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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
PRESCRIBES UNIFORMS.
Adjutant General Kelsey Issues Or
der for Kansas Guard.

Adjutant General Kelsey is preparing
general orders No. 10 concerning the de-
tails for the new Kansas National guard
uniforms 1t will soon be issued. 1t is
a lengthy document and prescribes in
detail the proper costume for private
and each rank of officer.
In the Introduction to the description
of the costume, which is taken almost
verbatim from the regular army de-
scription, General Kelsey states that the
design of sunf1ower will replace the
United States coat of arms on the col
lar. He also states that officers will not
be required to purchase a full dress uni
form, but can do so if they desire. for
the purpose of wearing it on occasions
of ceremony, when not appearing with
the troops.
The new regular army uniforms for
the guard will probably not be ready
for use when the guard goes to Fit.
Riley for the maneuvers. if it does fin
ally go.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
PENSION OFFICE DELAY.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch-1
The veterans who have been COM
planning of the slowness of the pension
office in acting upon applications will
be surprised by the explanation Of
fered by Commissioner Ware This is
that the delay is through the inefic-
iency through age of the great num-
Der of veterans employed in the de-
partment 1t is said that If the COM
missioner were relieved from the com
pulsory requirements of the law relat-
ing to the employment of old soldiers
and the widows of soldiers and were
free to select a force of clerks physical
ly and mentally capable of doing the
work with ordinary speed there would
be no cause for complaint upon the
dilatory motion of the bureau upon
pension cases. While the work of the
office is steadily increasing the ef-
ficiency of the clerical force is decreas-
ing and the commissioner intends TO
ask congress for remedial legislation.
His proposal is to establish a retired
list
Manifestly the situation. if as repre-
scented, demands action. It's continu-
ance is an injustice to both the gov>
eminent and those entitled to pen
sions. to whom the shortening span OF
life makes celebrity in the considera-
ton of their applications of vital i'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
CRITICISED THE COURT.
A Warrensburg Editor Will Now
Have a Chance to ExpIain.

Jefferson City. Mo, July 22.-In the
supreme court. en- banc, Attorneys New
of Kansas City and Bradley of Warrens-
burg today filed a motion which was
overruled asking the court to set aside
the order to J. NJ. Shepherd, editor of
the Standard Herald of Warrensburg,
to show cause why he should not be
punished for contempt because of his
criticism of the supreme court for its
decision in the Oglesby cases. The mo-
ton alleged that the order was impro-
Violently and irregularly issued, in that
1t was issued on complaint supported
by affidavit and in that complaint did
not state facts for the cause of attach
ments. Court heard arguments, in
which attorneys said it was an invasion
of the constitutional rights of the de-
PENDANT to attempt to punish him for
criticism of the courts action. Attorney
General Crow argued that the court had
a right to punish such offenses commit
ted against the court.
Attorney New. after the courts ruling,
filed a return to the order in a motion
of demurrer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
LOCAL MENTION.

H f. Roberts, of Manhattan, was in
the city today.
c. S. Tewksbury, general claim agent
of the Rock Island at Chicago is in To-
peka.
The Taxa Art Embroidery club win
meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. j.
w Mccartney. 1877 Lane street.
There will be a meeting of the Second
Ward Colored Republican club at 303
East First street tonight for the election
of officers.
There will be special services in the
Roman Catholic churches of Topeka
next week in commemoration of the
death Of Pope Leo Kill
James Huston of 30S East Third street,
has purchased the property at Ills
Jackson street and will move in as soon
as some repairs are made.
Charles Hines and E. r. Barbour who
were arrested at the Opera house drug
store, were convicted of maintaining a
nuisance and have taken an appeal to
the district court.
There will be a game of ball between
the Atchison baseball team and the T.
b. c. on the Washburn athletic field
Saturday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The
T. B. c. team goes to Scranton Thurs
day.
Miss Mamie Smith. who has been a
waitress at the Blower House for the
past two years, left this afternoon for
Glasgow. Mo, where she expects to en-
ter school.
Pearly Smith, an alleged incorrigible
was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sher-
if Charles on an order from the probate
court, and will be sent to the Hutchin-
son reformatory. Her father made the
complaint.
Freeman Payne and Carrie Short,
both of Rossville, were granted a mar
riage license in the probate court this
morning and married by Judge Hay
den. Milton Warner and Edna Will
hams, residents of Wanamaker, were
also given a license.
The new Devlin building next the
Central National bank, will be ready
for occupation shortly. The Gatlirr
Drug company. a firm new to Topeka,
which comes here from Hutchinson
will have the first floor and the Mt
Carmel coal company viii be upstairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
TIE TROUBLE WITH STOCKS.

The Pittsburg Post offers the follow
ing explanation of recent events on Wall
street:
Seventeen great industrial corpora
tions of this country. having an aggre-
gate capitalization of S776 900. fell
into financial difficulties in the fiscal
year ending June 80. Six of these have
found it necessary to reorganize, while
eleven are unable to pay dividends and
are now lowering on the ragged edge of
bankruptcy.
Poor management is held responsible
for the troubles of some of the trusts.
In this category may be mentioned the
American Ice company, the Dominion
Iron & Steel company and the United
States Rubber company. The failure of
the American Bicycle company is ex-
planned by the decline of the wheel in
popularity. and the corner in cotton
played havoc with the New England
Cotton Yarn company. and the disasters
and depreciation in the shipbuilding
trust and the shrinkage in the gilt
edged class of securities falling in value
and with general distrust. All these are
potent factors. and furnish the every
day comments of the situation.
1T is all coming about in the most
natural way. There is imitation and
stock watering that is crushing the life
blood out of securities. Some of them
are deprecated beyond the power of
dividends, while others are dead losses
to investors.
ITO make good the depreciation and
falling values in weak securities the
strong ones are forced on the market to
realize the needful for the time being
Hence the decline in high class stocks
is plain to anyone. if the stock quota
tons every day did not tell the story"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

ing the secretary of the interior. 1t is
charged that the government officials
have committed Irregularities in show
ing favoritism in granting land titles
One side is complaining on account or
this alleged favoritism while the othes
side is protesting because the secre-
tary of the interior held up a num-
of land titles that have been submitted
right
Secretary Hitchcock may have been
slow about Strengthening up land titles
or returning deeds but he is justified in
taking his own time about it, 1t is
charged that certain parties have been
given unfair advantages and partial
treatment in granting of deeds. Mr..
Hitchcock is perfectly right in holding
up all the deeds until he locates the ir-
regularitieS but the people who have
gone down there and in good faith ar
ranged to secure land are impatient on
account of the delay that it is making.
Mr.. Hitchcock is responsible for the dis
position of the government land and he
is right for taking his time. l do not
know that any irregularity is charged
in connection with the conduct of Pliny
Soper.
His appointment as attorney for the
Creek Indians was not approved by the
interior department and he still retains
his office as United States attorney. I
understand that objection has been
made to his holding positions at attor-
ney for two or three railroads but do
not know the situation. do know, how
ever, that Mr.. Soper has been very
valuable and efficient government attor-
ney. 1 shall probably go to the Indian
Territory in September to inform my
self in regard to the difficulties there
but do not anticipate that 1 shall in
vestigate Secretary Hitchcock"
Mr.. Curtis does know however that
Mr.. Soper is a nephew of his friend
Cyrus Leland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
BUSINESS oUTI.ooK

The latest issue of The Financial Re-
view takes most encouraging view Of
the business outlook. 1t says:
More encouragement is found in the
crop situation at present than elsewhere
Wheat, corn and cotton have all made
great progress during the last two
weeks, and the chances are good for a
liberal yield Of all three of these i'm
portant staples. There is nothing in the
agricultural outlook thus far but what
is hopeful. Business and Industrial
conditions in the interior continue salts
factory. much more careful spirit
is observable than existed a year ago
among those who control and take the
initiative. the financial reaction and the
prevalence of high prices and diminish
ing profits being the cause of this
change Of attitude. On the other hand,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
TO OPEN SUNDAY.
MarshaIl's Band Will Be At
traction at Vinewood.

The Vinewood car line will be opened
to the public Sunday morning and the
first car will leave at o'clock The
cars will run every 80 minutes from &
to IL o'clock and every Is minutes after
10 until 11:30 o'clock at night when the
last trip will be made.
MarshalPs band concert will begin at
half past o'clock. station and
building for a cafe are being construct
ed at Vinewood park Arrangements
have been made by the Topeka Railway
company with the Steinberg orchestra
for evening dances throughout the sum-
mer The car fare for single trips on
the Einewood line is to be ten cents each
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
SEVERE LOSSES.
Eraternal Insurance Orders
Suffered in Kansas in 1902.
Incurred Liabilities Amounted
to Total Of 50, 966,4I7.
DEFICIT OF s661,45O.
Assessments During the Year
Amounted to So, 3O4,967.
The Various Orders Issued
1899 New Policies.

Fraternal insurance orders in The state.
of Kansas suffered heavy losses during
the year ending December 81. 1902, ac-
cording to the report of the state insur-
ance commissioner. which is now in
press.
For the year the losses incurred
amounted to a total of 81, $3.50. All, and
the assessments collected were 81, 304, 967
showing a deficit of 1861, 450 The total
losses paid by these companies during
the year shows a a deficit over assess
ments collected of 1901. 43S.
Fraternal orders which have their
headquarters in the state were hard hit
according to this report of the commits
sioner. The total losses incurred were
2,1S4,2 67, while the amount collected
was only 1891. 1S9. The Fraternal Aid
collected $151, $40. and incurred losses
aggregating $199,775. The Knights and
Ladies of Security collected $18S, 804 and
incurred losses of $117, 1926, but it actually
paid out in the settlement of losses and
claims 1921, 425.
With the fraternal orders outside of
the state. it is to be observed that the
Ancient Order Of the Pyramids collect
ed in assessments $35. 1873 and incurred
losses of $43,500. The Loyal Mystic Lee
gion collected $3.S06 and sustained losses
of 1000.
In order that the comparative condi-
ton of fraternal insurance for the past
three years may be understood, the fol-
lowing figures are taken from the in
surance commissioners reports for 1900
1901 and 1902:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
NOW IN SUPREME COURT.
Question Is, Must Well Driller Find
Water

Theodore Anthony has filed with the
supreme court his appeal in his suit of
Geo. d. Smithson which was decided
against him in the Atchison county dis
trict court.
Smithson is a we'll driIler. He sred
Anthony to recover $500 which Anthony
had agreed to pay him for drilling three
wells. Anthony set UP a cross petition
for $3.50 which he said Smithson owed
for material used in drilling the wells.
His defense to the $500 bill was that
Smithson agreed that the wells should
produce a certain amount of water
which they refused to do. The jury held
that Smithson had the right of it. and
did not have to guarantee his wells to
produce water in order to collect his
pay. They allowed him $21543.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
WILL LEARN TO DIVE.
Y. NJ. c. A. Swimmers Win Have a
Springboard at Cowles' Pond.

A diving platform and springboard is
to be erected on the banks of Cowles-
pond for the benefit of theemembers
tending the aquatic festivities which
are being held at that place nearly
every night.
The platform and board are to be
erected at the expense of the associa-
ton. The material for these improve
ments is to be taken out in wagon
tonight and instead of going out to
the pond on the street cars the MEM
bers of the swimming classes will go
in the WAGON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
LEAVE TO APPEAL
Is Granted the United States in an
Extradition Case.

London, July 22.-The case of the
United States for the extradition from
Canada of John F. Gaynor and w. ID.
Greene came up today before the priVy
council on the petition of the United
States for leave 20 appeal, Sir Edward
Clarke for the petitioners presented the
case. Counsel instructed by Chas. Rus
sell for the respondents said important
law points were involved. The respond
ents not only welcomed but were anx-
ious to have the matter finally disposed
of, though they did not admit the state
ment alleged in the petition. The lord
chancellor granted leave to appeal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
important Resolutions Passed.

Berlin, July 22.-President Creel of the
Mexican monetary exchange commits
sion saws the American and Mexican
commissions are much gratifed and en-
coura ged by the warm reception they
have met with from the German gov
eminent Some most important resolu-
tons. he adds. were unanimously pass
ed by conferences held at Reichsbank
with the German delegates and the COM
missioners expect that the whole plan
will be approved and that Germany will
give the propositions fully as strong
support as did London. Paris and The
Hague"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

At last the drain of gold for export
to other parts of the world has reduced
the surplus gold in the United States
treasury below the hundred million
mark, where it has not been before in a
long time. The financiers say that the
gold movement is now ended owing to
the fact that the fall in securities on
Wall street has induced buying by for
eigners. They, can't take our stocks and
bonds and our gold at the same time
while the balance of trade remains
largely in this oounty's favor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

Only twelve in every 100 of the women
workers of Massachusetts are married,
according to a report issued by the bu-
reau of vital statistics Of that state. In
explaining the condition responsible for
his figures the compiler of statistics says
the women prefer freedom. work and
an income of their own" Among other
things attention is called to the fact
that many Of the women toilers are sup
porting themselves and good sized fami-
lies employed as marble cutters. brick
layers and "laborers"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
San Domingo Elects a Prssid lent.

San Domingo, Republic of Santo Do
mingo, July 22.-Congress has proclaim
ed the election of General Was y Gil
as president of Santo Domingo. and
General Deschamps as vice president.
The copper mines in the San Cristobal
district are turning out to be rich and
the oil lands in the Azu territory are
said to be valuable. The country is
quiet and business is improving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
PROFIT SHAKING PLAN.
one-fifth of Surplus to Be Divided
Among Employees.

Cleveland, July 22.-President Dick
son of the Cuyahoga Telephone COM
pany in a circular letter today to all
employees announces that as an exper-
iment. one-fifth of the surplus earn
ings of the company will be set aside
and distributed among its employees liz
proportion to their salaries, dating
from July 1. The plan is adopted in
the belief that it will result in more
efficient service, greater economy ana
larger earnings and If successful, VIII
be permanent after a trial of sin
months. Several hundred employees are
affected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
There Was No Eight.

Meeteetse, Wyo, July 22-Sheriff Jas.
Fenton, with his prisoner, Jim McCloud,
guarded by a posse of ninety men, ar
rived at Basin. the county seat of Big
Horn county, last night. The sixty mile
ride across a country full of friends of
the prisoner was without any incident
worthy of mention. 1t was given out at
Thermopolis that McCloud was wanted
for the Buffalo, Wyo, postoffice rob-
berry, but it is understood he will be
charged with having been implicated in
the murder of Sheepman Benjamin Min
nick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

the volume of business shows no signs
of diminutiOn; traffic continues upon an
increasing scale and there are few signs,
consumption. Were it not that prices
of manufactured products are usually
on such a level. consumption would
probably be on a larger scale. this being
particularly true of iron and textile pro-
1a1rfa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
JUNE FEES WERE SMALL.
State Grain Inspector Reports Falling
Off in Grain Shipments.

The report of ]. w. Radford, state
grain inspector. for the month of June
shows a marked falling off from the
1t is explained by the fact that the
flood interfered with grain shipments
during nearly the whole month The
report shows that $774S0 was collected
in fees during the month. There were
497 cars inspected with samples, and
1,040 cars inspected without samples,
total of 1857 cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Whsn ths rroona Leave cube.

Havana, July 22.-When the remain
ing United States troops leave here they
will be escorted by Cuban detachment
and will be thanked and congratulated
by President Palma for taelr exemplary
conduct. The government is proceeding
with the negotiations for the purchase
of the private lands within the naval
stations area.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED THESS-
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers of the State journal
G1gay during the summer may haze
the Pabe, mailed regularly each day
to any address at The rate of thirty
cents month. address changed as
0ffcn as desired. HIhize ont Of tO7oH
The State JolfyWG1 zc'fZ be TO jon like
a daily letter from lone.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Annual Nesting of League.

Boston, July 22.-Following a brief
session of the executive committee the
eleventh annual meeting of the United
States League of the Building and Loan
associations was opened here today. The
order of business included the presi-
dents annual address, the reports of the
secretary and treasurer. appointment of
committees and addresses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

The world is growing smaller very
fast. On July 10 a disastrousfire visited
Nome away up toward the north pole
and the fact already has been printed
all over the country. 1t win be but a
short time until news from Nome will
be printed the day it happens as it is
now done with relation to the Klondike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Six Sailors Drowneo.

Eastbourne, Eng, July 22.-The Brit
ish steamer Middleham Castle, which
sailed from Antwerp for Galveston re-
Gently, ran down the Swedish brigatine
Svithiod this morning. Six of the Svith-
iods crew were drowned and three were
landed here The Mfddleham Castle sus-
taired only trifiing damage and pro-
ncarlnd
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
saueraI Houses Burned.

Findlay, o.. July 22,-The fire which
broke ont late last night at Arcadia and
threatened to wipe out the town,
brought under control after the flames had
residences. The loss will exceed 5000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

It Is stated that the little postage
stamp books which are said TO have
been devised by Third Assistant Post
master General Madden have brought
to the government nearly 100000 profit
in the comparatively brief time during
which they have been in use.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Sunk in Collision.

Chicago, July PA special to the
Post from Harbor Beach, Mich, says
the steamer Waverly was sunk by col
lision with the steamer Turret Court
near Harbor Beach today. The crew of
the Waverly escaped to the schooner
Crosthwaite, which the steamer had in
tow and all were saved
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
j. I. Case Plant Afre.

Racine, Wis, July 22-For three hours
this afternoon the plant of the J. 1. Case
Machine company, valued at 100000
was in danger of total destruction by
fire which damaged the paint shop to
the extent of $125, 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Crops Destroyed by Hail.

warsaw. Ind, July 22.-Reports of
almost total destruction of crops from
the heavy hail storm last night are
coming in from points in the southern
part of Kosciusko county. The dam
age is estimated at 100000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
scuIptor wells Is Dead.

San Francisco, July 22.-Francis
Marion Wells, the well-known Califor-
MIA sculptor, died at the city and coun-
ty hospital today of general nervous
collapse. He was So years of age. His
most notable work in San Francisco is
the statue on the dome of the city han.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Charged With Killing His Son.

Marion, ILL.,. July 22.-Deputy Sheriff
Throgmorton arrested John Stubblefield
today on the charge of numbering his
son, w. E. Stubblefield, aged 81 years,
with a club. Father and son quarreled
while working in a field at their home
northeast of Blairville. The father says
the son was dissolute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
Grand Jury Indicts Three.

Jackson, KY, July 22.-The grand
jury, after indicting Gardner Plummer
for attempted bribery, and Edward
Tharpe and Joseph Crawford for burn
ing Ewen's hotel, is continuing in ses-
sions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

Probably the Irish will conclude that
their king is a jolly good fellow before
his visit comes to an end. 1t will be
hard for them to Withstand Edwards
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22

ternal insurance writing during the
year 1902. A total of Al. 769 policies were
issued the policies representing sos, 534,-
4S5 in insurance. The total fraternal
insurance in effect in the state is $751;
40. 457
The following table shows the stand
ing Of the various fraternal orders in the
state with reference to the losses incur
red and assessments collected:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-22
New York Money.

New York. July 22.-Money on call
steady; lowest IL; highest 2H; ruling
rate 2; last loan IL closing 1A@11z.
Time money steady; sixty days Az;
niety days 5; six months s.