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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
War ON HOLDUPS.
Banking Syndieates Agree to
Make Fight
Against Those Who BIackmail
Financial Enterprises.
NO MORE SETTLEMENTS
Moreover They Determine to
Search Out the Leaders
Among the Trouble Promoters
Who Have Been Bought Up.

New York, April 9.-Banking syndi-
Gates representing the most important
financial interests in the city, have, at
n Getting just held, formally agreed to
commence an active warfare on what
Wall street terms hold up" schemes. It
was determined that hereafter no more
blacImail viii be paid to those individ-
uals, who, when new enterprises are
launched. attempt to hold up the con-
solidation or financial hotatiOn by le
gal processes until a settlement" is
made.
It was agreed that henceforth no
moneys will be paid for a peaceful and
quiet settlement Of any deal, but that
as soon as any attempt at a hold up
is discovered the matter shall be fought
out to the end in the courts. It was
also announced last night that move
ment already has begun to unearth the
leaders of the system of financial black
mail, who are declared to have been ac-
lively at work for the past two years or
more.
Leading Wall street men who have
been engaged in the promotion of con-
solidations repeatedly have stated that
they were compelled to buy up trOu-
bic promoters as soon as the plans were
nearing completion. They were too
a delay in the completion of their plans
and so they We're compelled to subsi-
die individuals in order to obtain
peace. 1t is reported that as much as
$780, 900 has been paid recently by a sim
gle banking interest in Wall street to
avoid an aggressive litigation by one of
the members of the clique.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
TWO BLOCKS BURNED.
Little is Left of the Business
Part of Fisher, III.

Bloomington, H.. April s.-The town
of Fisher, in western Champaign coun-
ty, was swept by fire last night loss
aggregating 100000. Nothing is left Of
the business district. two entire blocks
of the best buildings being destroyed.
The fire broke out at 2 o'clock in an
abandoned shed used for the storage of
salt. The town is without fire prOtec-
ton, and the citizens were helpless.
Brick store buildings We're destroyed
almost as rapidly as frame buildings,
and but a small percentage of stocks
were saved. There were many narrow
escapes by families who occupied
apartments over business buildings. A
number OF minor injuries were reported
but no fatalities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
HE LOST HIS man.
Nashville, Tennessee, Sheriff
Went to Sleep.

Sheriff Hurt. from Nashville. Tenn.
lost a prisoner in Topeka this morning
at s o'clock. The prisoner was F. J.
Deaver, who was being taken by the
sheriff from Colorado Springs to Nash
vile to stand trial for burglary. He
was sitting in the seat with the sheriff
and while the officer dozed for a mo-
ment the prisoner escaped.
Hurts prisoner was captured at Col
OradO Springs. He was handcuffed to
the sheriff. Sheriff Hurt became lenient
with Beaver when Topeka was reached
and unlocked the handcuff which
chained them together. He left the
handouts chained to beavers right
wrist Sheriff Hurt had been without
sleep and was so drOwsy that he fell
asleep as the train pulled out of the
Santa Fe depot When the old starcn
factory was reached, which is less than
a mile. the sheriff awoke to find his
prisoner gone. He pulled the signal
rope and stopped the train and searched
the railroad yards for his man. He did
not find him and reported the escape TO
the sherif's force and the police Off
GERS are now searching the country for
the prisoner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
BURGHERS STAND OUT.
Refuse to Join Peace Movement
With Beers.

London, April 9.-The Associated
Press understands that the peace nego-
tiations are progressing satisfactorily
so far as the Transvaalers are con-
cerned. but the latest advices indicate
that there is small probability of the
Free Staters surTendering in a body.
The negotiations thus far have been
mainly explanations of British inten-
lions. 1t has been made plain to the
leaders that their surrender will not
entail Punishment, and this has been a
potent influence The leading Trans
walters urge their allies to arrange
peace terms. The inner circles of the
war office believe that if the present in
dications are fulfilled and the Trans
walters agree to surrender, the back
bone of Boer resistance will be broken
and that the Free Staters' opposition
will soon be overcome.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
DO THEY TAKE THE WATER
Government Report Indicates Extent
of CoIorado's Acts.

Now that the KanSaS-C Colorado water
suit is up to the point where Kansas
only has to prove that the Colorado irri-
cation companies are rObbing the Ar
kansas river of the water which should
be allowed to flow, to the detrin ent of the
farmers of Kansas. it looks as though
the United States geological survey
proves the case for Kansas.
In the tWenty-first annual report of
the survey recently published by the
government, a copy of which has just
been received by Secretary Coburn. a
detailed report of hydrOgrap hic meas
urements and streams all over the
country is made The measurements
have been made off and on for five
years, but this volume shows them com
plete for 1899
Measurements on the Arkansas river
were taken at number of places, all the
way from Salida TO Hutchinson. The most
Of the irrigated country lies between Pueb-
10 and the state line and a comparison of
the flow at Pueblo with that at Hutchin-
son shows whether the Colorado COM
panies take the water from the river to
the detriment of those further down.
At Pueblo the river drains $500 square
miles, and it had an average flow of 916
cubic feet per second for the year 1899. At
Hutchinson the river drains "a, 900 square
miles, or more than seven times much
territory at at Pueblo, yet it's average flow
for 1899 was only 414 feet per second, or
less than half as much at Pueblo. There
disappeared between the two points an
amount equal to all the water that flowed
into the river between the two points and
this isn't convincing it is difficult to see
what would be-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
PETITION DENIED.
Bankrupt is Refused Relief by
the Court
Because He Squandered His
Money Gambling.
HE LOST OVER 100000
And Took That Amount Out of
His Business
AS Well as $4,000 in Stock
Speculati0ns.
HE LOST OVER 100000

New York, April "a decision by the
circuit court of appeals. just rendered,
is Of much interest to bankruptcy law
yers. The petitioner. a former silk mer-
chant, schedules liabilities of $4,000
and assets of $4,000. His creditors Wig
orously opposed a discharge of the debts.
In its decision the court of appeals
says:
From September 10. 1898. to April z.
1900, the petitioner was hopelessly in
solvent, yet in that period he lost in
gambling houses. at roulette and faro
and other games of chance, more than
s160.0OO and paid this sum out of money
drawn from his business as we'll as
about SIS 600 which ne lost in stock spec
ulations.
Knowing he could not meet his obli-
cations, he turned to gambling and
stock speculations in hope of retrieving
his losses. but went from bad to worse
and rapidly used up his assets and the
money of his creditors"
On this account the referees recon-
mendatiOn denying a discharge of the
debts was upheld.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
MARTINELLIS SUCCESSOR.
Contest Has Narrowed Down to Two
Candidates.

Rome, April 9.-The contest for the
appointment Of a successor to Cardinal
Martineli, as papaI delegate in the
United States has apparently narrowed
down to two candidates-Archibish
Falconio the papal delegate in Canada,
and Mgr. Zalinsky, formerly papal del
egate in the East Indies and now prf-
vate secretary to Cardinal Ledochowslxi
Many others are mentioned but the
higher vatican circles, where keen in
terest is evinced as to the outcome are
satisfied that either Archbishop Fal-
COMO or Mgr. Zalinsky will be appoint
ed. The chances of the form er. are con
sidered to be the best. as it has been
shown that he has undeniabIe diplo-
matte ability and is man of profound
learning. Mgr Zalinsky, however. is
actively supported by Cardinal I4edo-
chOwski, who Yields great power as pre-
feet of the prOpa ganda. The decision
viii be delayed because the consistory
ct which Cardinal Martinelli viii finally
gain the Red Hat has been postponed
from June to October
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REBATE ON EXPORTS.
Duty on Philippine Exports to o. S.
to Be Returned.

Washington, April 9.-Secretary Root,
after consultation with the treasury au-
thorities has issued instructions to Act
ing Civil Governor Luke Wright of the
Philippine Islands, to give effect to that
part of the Philippine tariff act which
provides for a rebate of the export du-
ties on goods shipped from the Philip
pines into the United States. This mat
ter IS realized to be one of great inn
portance and has caused much agitation
in Europe, especially in London. where
the vast manila rope industry is threat
ened with a severe blow now that advan-
tage viii be given to rope manufacturers
in the United States through the remis
sion of the export duty which will be
collected in full from European shippers.
Aside from hemp the regulations apply
to all raw materials coming from the
Philippines on which export duties are
levied. It is believed that through the
operations of this discriminating law
there will be a large addition to the
number of United States bottoms and a
considerable addition to the manufac-
turing interests here. 1t is hoped by this
and other important steps to be taken
later to make the United States a vast
collecting and distributing mart for the
worlds tropical goods.
The principal point in the secretary's
instruction is that which requires the
collection at Manila or other Philippine
ports of the export duty in every case
whether the goods go to America or to
Europe or to the Orient. But provision
is made for the return of the tax to the
American shipper if the goods actually
are landed and worked up in the United
States. An important construction of
another section of the act, section 2,
which refers to goods coming directly
from said Philippines to the United
States declares that this applies where
the goods at the time of shipment are
declared to be destined for port in
the United States regardless of irter-
vening ports at which the vessel may
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
RRcEPrIoN ro MRs. ROOSEVELT
Women of Charleston Honor the
Presidents Wife.

Charleston, S. c.. April 9.-Ars.
Roosevelt was the guest OF honor last
night at the most notable reception
that has been given in this city in 40
years. It was held at the St. Johns
hotel, which, as the 'old Mills house,
as it is stiu called by Charleston peo-
pie of the old regime, was in ante
bellum days the scene of many notable
social gatherings. Mrs. Roosevelt is the
first presidents wife for whom a re-
ception has ever been held here.
President and Mrs. Cleveland visited
Charleston February Is 1888. but Mrs.
Cleveland was only here for a few
hours. Presidents Washington, Monroe
and Polk We're unattended by their
wives when they visited the city.
The ball room was exquisitely deco
rated and was in keeping with the
splendid toilettes of the 500 brilliantly
gowned women who came to do honor
to the presidents wife. Mrs. Roosevelt
and the ladies of her party occupied a
dais and received the guests. The re-
ception began at 8 o'clock and lasted
until after midnight
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close vas barely hrm and sso higher. at

close was barely firm and &c higher. at
58zkc.
OATS Strength il other grains ana the
report that the Illinois oats were being
badly damaged by cold weather and IN
many cases would have to be replanted.
started better prices in oats May opened
&c up, at 42lzc, and on fair activity and
some strength. September and July OPP
tons. May advanced to 429sc. Receipts
were So cars.
PROVISfONS-Corn strength helped pro-
visions early in the face of weaker hog
market. There also was some support of
the products by packers through commits
sion houses. Locals sold but not very lib
orally. Trade was only fair early, but
prices held up. May pork started I'M
changed, at 1865, and sold between that
price and s16.421z: May lard 71zc up, at
S95715 and May ribs sc higher. at $8.S71z,
HEAT-cash: No. 2 red, 7Sasoc; No. 3
red. 75Q7Sc; No hard winter 74c; No.
hard winter, 731zc; No. 1 northern spring.
73d75c; No. northern spring, 72Q73c; No.
spring, 6SfI71c.
CORNING. 3, 575zc.
OATS-No. 2, 421Il1425bc: No 8. 42c.
F'LAx-Cash: NV $l75;S.-W., $1.6515:
May, $L67.
RYE May. 542sc; July. 55Ac.
BARLEY-Cash: 6l067c.
TIMOTH Y-Apri, $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
WASHED OUT TRACK
Causes a Wreck on the Big Four
Near Cleveland.


Cleveland, O., April 9.-The Indian
apolis special on the Big Four road be
tween Indianapolis and Cleveland was
wrecked at 1915 last night while run
ming through Walworth run, a low
lying body of land on the west side Of
the city. Two persons are dead and
three others hurt, but not fatally.
THE DEAD
WILLIAM E. McGRATH, engineer,
Cleveland.
EDWARD McNALLY. fireman, of
Cleveland.
THE INJURED.
A. r. Edmunds, railway mail clerk,
Indianapolis.
Thomas Murphy, conductor. Cleve-
land
J. R. Carr, baggageman, Indianapolis.
The wreck is believed to have been
caused by a washed out track result
ing from the incessant downpour of
rain for the past II hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
SHAFTER is FIRM.
Says He Wouldn't Have the Govern
orship of California.

Bakersfield, Cal, April s.-Referring
to the rumor that he would be a eandi-
date for governor of California before
the coming Republican convention,
Major General Shafter said:
I have no intention of trying for the
Office or nomination. This has all come
about through a letter written to me
by one of my old army friends stating
that I was talked of as a candidate for
the nomination. While appreciate the
kindness of my friends, can state
used in the list of probable nominees,
nor will I try to obtain the nomination,
or permit my name to be presented.
Many of my army friends would be
chair, but I must disappoint them. l
would not relinquish my position on the
retired list TO accent the goxernorship. ,.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
FIND WAY TO WATER.
Colonization of 10000 Acres in Rio
Grande Valley.

Ell Paso. Tex, April "A colonization
company has been organized and win
settle 10000 acres OF land in the Rio
Grande valley below the city Recent
experiments have demonstrated the fact
that water can be gotten from wells
with pumps to irrigate the lands at a
small cost. The land will be sold only
to bona fide settlers. These valley lands
were cultivated for over 200 years I'M
til recent years, but irrigation in New
Mexico and Arizona. has taken all the
water from the Rio Grande which is
dry two-thirds of the year, virtually
making the valley q desert. The valley
lands when irrigated are as rich as the
famous Nile land and produce the I'm
est fruit in the world.
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CHICAGO Livestock markell.

Chicago, April 9-CATTLE-Receipt
1850 head. Market strong. Good to prime
steers, Sc 60d730 poor to medium. $3.50
$50: stockers and feeders, $2-50d5.25; cows.
s125d5- Is: heifers, $2.50Q6-00; Gamers, $ls25
d2.40; bulls, $2.50Q5.30; calves, 250Q5. s.;
Texas fed steers. So 006j6-00
HOGS-Receipts today. q. 900 head; esti-
mated tomorrow, 21,o00 head; left over, g.
S02 head Market weak. Mixed and butch
ers', $6.6z13s good to choice heavy, $3.50
7.0711: rough heavy, $6.65Q6.S5; light, $500
SIS bulk Of sales. Sc. 754700
HEEP-Receipts. 900 head. Sheep and
lambs steady Good to choice wethers, $535
5:75; fair to choice mixed, 81. 50Q5. 40; west
ern sheep, $4,50N6.O0; native lambs, $4754
leo: western lambs, $5254I0O.
Official receipts and shipments yester-
day: Cattle. Hogs. Sheep
Receipts $50. ........ Z, 262 IA 695 II $50
Shipments -. ...s. 1913 5,4S7 2,444
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MOONSHINER KILLED
In a Fight With Revenue ohacers in
kentucky.


Louisville, KY, April "a fight has
taken place between moonshiners and
revenue officers a mile and a half from
Big Meeting creek in Hardin county,
about rs miles from this city. during
which Asa Humble. an alleged moon
sinner, was killed, and Deputy Reve-
nue. Collector r. A. Hancock. of Louis
vile. who was leading the pursuing
posse, narrowly escaped death. a rifle
bali grazing his head and leaving its
mark on the skin. The revenue officers
had information that a still was loca-
ted in a bottom near Big Meeting creek.
They surrounded the still and Deputy
Collector Hancock stepped out and call
ed upon three men who were operating
1t to surrender. They answered with a
volley of shots and the revenue officers
promptly returned the fire. Two of the
moonshiners then fed from the STILL
firing as they ran, and made their es-
cape. When the smoke had cleared
away Asa Humble was dead inside the
still house. 1t is thought one of the men
who escaped was wounded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09
HUDSON is APPOINTED
Wire Chief and Manager of the
QuadrnpIex Relay Station.

J. w. Hudson has been appointed
wire chief and manager of the Santa
Fe's quadruplex relay station at Pur-
cell o. T., and 0. 0. Tracy has been
named for night trick chief at the same
station. Both men come to the Santa
Fe from Dickinson N. D., where they
served at the Dickinson Office. The
Dickinson office is the most important
relay station in North Dakota
These appointments are made under
the plan of reorganization of the Santa
Fe telegraph department adopted by
Supt. Gaunt. They Will take effect in
a few weeks. Mr.. Hudson is already
in Oklahoma and other southern points.
familiarizing himself with the lines
which will be under his direction.
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CONNECTING LINK
To Unite the Members of the Great
Northern Merger.

Billings. Mont. April 9.-The Billings &
Northern Railroad company will be incor-
porated in this city May u. The names of
the inoorporators are: G. W. Holdredge,
J. G. Taylor H. A. Alice, G. w. LOOMS
and II. B. Segur. all of whom are well
known Burlington men. The purpose Of
the organization will be to construct, main
tain and control railroad from Billings
to Great Falls. The survey made by the
Burlington the past winter, it Is under
stood. will be taken up and work COM
menced on the proposed branch as soon af-
ter the Incorporation as 1t IS possible to
award the necessary contract
This extension will result in the connect
ing link between the Burlington, Great
Northern and Northern Pacific railroads.
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IN SELF DEFENSE.
Railroads Running East From
Chicago Have a Plan
To Check the Tourist Travel to
the Rockies.
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.
VIII Be InaUgurated to Atlantic
City at Low Rates.
Each Road VIII Try on a Basis
Of SIS.

Chicago. April 9.-For the first time in
the history of local transportation
series of low rate excursions are TO be
run from Chicago to Atlantic City. N
j.. during the coming summer
The novel plan of operating eXcuf-
sions from Chicago to the famous east
ern seaside resort was announced after
a meeting here Of general passenger
agents OF the roads operating eastbound
from this city.
The rate for the round trip from Chi
cagO to Atlantic City VIII be SIS and
one excursion will be operated by each
Of the following roads; Lake Shore,
Pennsylvania, Big Four. Chesapeake &
Ohio Pennsylvania, Baltimore & OHIO
and Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern NO
dates were. set for the excursions. but It
is probable they will be during July and
lAngnst.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-09

FURNISHED by A. G. Goodwin, Commission
Merchant. COL Kansas avenue.I

WHEAT-Chicago receipts, cars: north
Cif2, cars % aeainsf 59 cars. estimated to-
morrow. IS cars Bradstreet's decreased
2.300.e00 bushels for the week. Market open
ed at about Yesterdays closing curb prices
and there was a lot of wheat for sale. but
the market took it easily and scored a fur
ther advance during latter part of the ses-
sion. There is nothing to say except that
we have had good hard break and that
cash markets are turning very strong. es-
pecialIy in the northwest where it has been
pressing for sale. and that we are going
to get a good advance from around these
prices July wheat in Kansas City is a
safe purchase for handsome profits.
CORN---Corn is slightly higher in sym
no gimp to it. Cash situation strong and
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ing of the Southern Pacific con pany
was held in this city today All the re-
firing directors were reelected, except
Charles NJ Hayes. who resigned and
was succeeded by former Judge William
D. Cornish. The total vote cast at the
meeting was 1873, S92 shares out of u
total of 1851 The new board viii
probably meet tomorrow and it IS un-
derstood all the present officers includ-
ing President E. H. Hartman will be
reelected.
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kansas civ livestock.

Kansas City. April s.-CATTLEZRe-
eeipts, 1000 head, including 500 head OF
steers IS 25G $50; Texas and Indian steers.
s4.50Q6.l0: Texas cows. $. 50Q609: native
cows and heifers. 81. 5006.50: stockers and
feeders. $s.56a5.S5; bulls, $S.5Od5.25; calves,
HoGs@Reeeipts, 1000 head Market
steady to strong. Bulk of sales, $6606l6-9O;
heavy, st. S5d7.00; packers. SC. 50d6.90; me
dunn, Sc. 75d6.S5; light, $600d6.75; workers,
Sc. 60d6.75; pigs. $5.35@6.00.
SHEEP-Receipts. 1900 head. Market
steady Muttons, S52505.S5 lambs Sc. 400
6.S5: western wethers, So 4Oa5.s5; ewes, $3.50
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Topeka Market.
Topeka. April 9.

FRUIT AND VEG ETABLES.
ORANGE S-Naval. best sizes. fancy,
S3.75 large sizes. fancy, $3.50; all sizes.
choice, IS. 90 to 81 Mediterranean sweets
and seedlings. selling about $275 to S2.25-
LEMONS-Fancy California, 1925 fancy
Messina, $3.50 to $375
BANANAS-Most all sales made at &c
per pound. being $225 to $500 per bunch.
STRAW ERRIES-Receipts are increas-
ing Selling today $500 to $500 for fancy
APPLEs-Best grades, $3.75 to s40G.
SEED POTATOES-Red River Early
Ohio, $40 bu.: Red River Early Rose.
81 20 bu Red River Bliss Triumph, SL15
bu.: Kaw valley Early Ohio. $1.0O Blu.
SWEET POTATO ES-NOt very much
stock left in the KaW river bottoms yell
low table. SIPS bu.; yellow seed, $1.25 bu.
VEGETABLES-First vegetables from
the south and homegrown in greenhouses
are in good demand. Texas radishes. per
dozen punches, 25 to soc; home grown
radishes, per dozen punches. 40 to 45c:
homegrown lettuce, per dozen punches.
40 to doe. Texas green peas, per Diamond
market basket, 81. 90 to S1.10; Texas spinach.
per bushel 75c to S1-00. Florida tomatoes,
sfx-basket crate, $500 to $500
BUTTER. EGGS. POULTRY
EGGS (fresh) ......---...... .1211sc
BUTTER creamery ...-.--...--.-s.-. Soc
BUTTER country .--.-..-.--.--..--- .I9c
POULTRY-Hens. Sc ID; ROSTERS 10g515c
each; ducks and geese, sc ID; turkeys. 90
10c ID.
PRAIRIE HAY-By cai-..........s S.00d11. 90
PRAIRIE HAY-By ton .......-- 10-00Q12-50
ALF'Al4fA-By car -------.-.----- lz-2Adl3-uV
ALk'ALFeA-By ton --..--.---..-.- 1z.oO4 15-50