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The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
HARVEST OF 5,709,4S5 ACRES
The General Condition OF Wheat
This Year Is Eighty-Nine Per Cent.
CROP, 1oo,ooo,ooo BUSHELS.

lis greater, and Its average condition
seven points higher. Weather condi.
tons for the past ten days have been
favorable for its rapid reaping No
thrcshing as yet has been done, and 1t
Is too early to definitely determine
quality, but with few exceptions here
and there, the heads are reported as
well developed and filled.
Assessors returns Of acreage from
sixty-fve counties bear out the esti.
mate Of the boards correspondents last
fall, that the area of winter wheat
sown then was 3 to per cent less than
that from which the 1902 crop was
taken, and these official figures sub.
stituted for the preliminary estimates
in their respective counties make the
states total area sown 6,03l,4 s9 acres.
Reporting earlier in the season, the
prospect was represented as almost
perfect, but the same correspondents
now say that 5.4 per cent, or 3s1, 937
acres, has been SO damaged from vari.
GUS causes that it will not be cut. BY
far the greater part Of this Is In the
flooded districts.
The spring wheat area is compara-
lively small and confined principally
to the Northwestern counties, as
usual, and its general average condi-
ton is 95.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Heavy Rains at Topeka

Topeka, June s7.-A rain SO ire
mendous in volume that 1t was prac'
tically cloudburst fell over Topeka
about midnight Of Wednesday. A mum
Der Of residents in South Topeka were
compelled to leave their homes and flee
to higher ground, while few Of the
smaller houses were washed from their
foundations. Soldier creek which was
such factor in destroying North To-
peka recently, came up with rush
and is flowing over the Kansas avenue
bridge over that creek. The Kaw also
rose considerably.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Timber Lands Secured by Fraud.

Portland, Ore, June 30.-The exam
nation Of Miss Marie Ware, formerly
United States land commissioner at
Eugene, and Horace G. Mckinley, a
timber land operator, OH a charge Of
conspiracy todefraud the United States
out of public lands is in progress be.
fore United States Commissioner Sla-
den. A warrant has been issued for
the arrest Of s. A. P, Outer, who is
now supposed to be in st. Paul, 1t is
alleged that lie was concerned in the
conspiracy to defraud the government.
1t is known that hundreds Of fraud,l-
lent entries of public land have been
made in Oregon in the past two years
and that thousands of acres Of fine
timber lands have been secured by
spectators,
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Where Postal
Funds Go
Tons Of Supplies, not Ordered, Lay
in Milwaukee Postoffce.

Milwaukee, Wis, July 1,-Evidencc
in the Milwaukee postofice bearing
upon the postal investigation came to
light in that office. Stored away in
one corner Of the basement is a big pile
Of Croft fasteners that were sent to
Milwaukee for some unknown reason
and without requisition about fourteen
years ago.
There are two and one-quarter tons
of the fasteners in the basement Of the
federal building which will probably
never be used unless they are shipped
TO Washington.
They came during the early years Of
the late Postmaster General Porter's
term. No one ordered them so far as
1t has been assertained. There are
$500 sets Of fasteners, each set weigh
Ing three pounds. The government
paid, contract price, s1.95 per set.
There is also stored in the basement
a lot of galvanized iron mail boxes
that are made in Michigan. They were
were received about two years ago
without requisition.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Washington, June 20. Secretary
Wilson admits that the department is
making an investigation and says;
"We have known Of these things in the
department for some time, and we in
tend to probe them to the bottom. We
believe that we have held up enough
to reimburse the government for any
losses that may have accrued. The
case is in the hands Of the attorney Of
tile department Of agriculture, and it
is pending before the court Of claims.
1t is claimed that the government has
been defrauded out Of thousands Of
dollars in seed contracts.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Statue of General Hooker,

Boston, June 97.-At the dedication
Of the equestrian statue Of General
Joseph Hooker on the state house
grounds, preceding the unwilling a
great parade was held in which scores
Of the most distinguished military men
Of America participated together with
regular army, cavalry and infantry,
marines and blue jackets from the
coast division Of the Atlantic squad.
ron; veterans who served with Hooker,
members Of the Massachusetts depart
ment G. A. r., veterans Of the Spanish
war, and the Boston school regiment.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

New York, June 20.-lt is reported
here that George W. Vanderbilt has
acquired a large tract Of land between
Hendersonville, and Brevard, N. C.,
about 80 miles from Asheville, and will
shortly begin the construction Of a
model manufacturing city. all of which
will be completed and ready for occu-
pancy before anyone will be permitted
to settle there. A complete system Of
water works, electric lighting, heat
and power will be installed.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
COUNTIES OWE The STATE

officers send in. Many Of them are
very negligent and make only partial
reports to the auditor.
San accountant could make an alb
stract of our books and then compare
them with the records in each county.
| am sure that In most cases lie would
find a balance due the state school
fund. Several of the western county
superintendent have evolved an ex-
pensive way Of appraising lands In
some instances the cost Of appraising
the land exceeds what the state gets
for it. The state accountant could in
vestigate this graft and adopt some
method Of stopping 1t. He could also
pick up II lot of money for the state by
checking up the state tax accounts. l
believe that he would find at least
$50, that could be covered into the
state treasury. Some counties have in
vented a graft in tile matter Of refund
which enables them to beat the state
out of considerable money. know Of
one county that has worked the graft
for several years. That is Barber coun-
ty. As II result 1t has beaten the state
out of an average perhaps Of 81 1000
year. Under the law the state gives
n county rebate on its uncollected
tax on personal property. Barber
county has been including the uncol-
lected tax on town lots and lands in
It's claim for refund and has always
got it. 1t put in claim this year for
\ 81, 100 refund. We wrote to tile coun-
ny clerk for additional information
lbout the claim. He was a new man
Ind wasn't on and gave the snap
way Doubtless other counties have
Used other methods, some Of them un-
intentionally and others on purpose,
o cut down the amount Of taxes due
lie state. 1t will keep an accountant
,usy, out lie will bring results"
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

New York, June 3O---In his message
to The Colombian congress, now in ses.
sion ut Bogota, says Herald dispatch
from Panama, President Marroquin
avoids all responsibility for the Pana.
ina canal. The entire subject is left to
congress for It's decision. President
Morroquin also communicates the vote
of the American senate and the action
of the American governmentin favor
of the Panamaroutc This he points TO
with pride rs triumph Of Colombian
Diplomacy.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Kansas CITY, Mo-, June s9.--Charlcs
Francis Adams of Boston has sent $500
to the Kansas City, Kans., relief com
mittee, This committee, which was
obliged to care for 10000 homeless PEG.
pie for three weeks, has only $4,000
remaining Of the $4,000 received.
This balance will be expended IN the
purchase o. household goods
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Topeka, July 1.-The water melon
crop Of Kansas will be exceedingly
short this season. Watermelons are
are mostly raised along the rivers and
the foods destroyed the crop. Ottawa
physicians advise people not to eat
home watermelons grown in the flooded
district this year, claiming they will
unhealthful.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Revolution Is Spreading.

St. Petersburg, July 1.-The revolu.
tionary movement in Russia seems to
be spreading increasingly and is reach.
ing regions hitherto free from the rad
ical agitation. Leaflets directed
against the existing conditions of Rus
sian home affairs and demanding revo.
lutionary changes were circulated
broadcast during the month of May in
"a cities and towns Of the empire.
Serious street disturbances have oc'
Cured at various places.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Washington, June &c. -Represcnta-
tives in Washington Of the Panama
canal company have received cable
dispatches from Bogota to the effect
that the sentiment in Colombia of in
tense opposition to the ratification Of
the Panama canal treaty has under
gone great change. While there is
much opposition The dispatches say the
prospects are for earlier ratification of
the treaty without amendment than
was expected.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Report OF Relief Committee.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 1.-The gen
eral food relief committee Of Kansas
City, No., has received $4,000, the
Kansas City, Kans., committee $4,000,
the Lumbermen's association 100000.
Contributions have almost ceased to
come in. There Is also Kansas state
fund, of which 81, 900 has been allotted
to Wyandottc county, Kas. The Kan
sas City, NO., committee has supplied
1,4OO families with the furniture nee
essary to resume housekeeping. Many
of these families are from Kansas.
Only 200 persons remain in the Kansas
City, Kan, refugee camp.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
State Accountant To Check The
Accounts Between The Two,
WILL BENEFIT SCHOOL FUND.
George 4. Cole When Made State Ac-
c0untant VIII do The Ferret Act.
He Knows How.

Topeka, June 30-The state account
ant, soon TO be appointed by Governor
Bailey, will be given something to do
besides loafng around the state house
and drawing his puy. In the past all
that n state accountant did was to
hang around the state house and Cos
sip and occasionally check up the
accounts of some state officer or board.
Governor Stanley saw what farce it
was and abolished the office. The leg.
islature last winter revived the place
but the governor hasn't yet named the
accountant. 1t is understood that
George L. Cole will be appointed just
as soon us his job as receiver Of the
Kansas Mutual gives out
The state has all sorts Of dealings
with the various counties ard the new
state accountant will be put to work
checking up the accounts between the
state and counties This means a lot
Of hard work but the state will no
doubt profit immensely by it. Assist
ant State Auditor James Nation says,
in his opinion, the permanent school
fund will be benefited to the extent Of
$4,000 or more by it.
"Under the present system Of keep
ing accounts it is impossible to tell
he much money is due the school
fund from various western counties
for rental and sale of school lands"
said he "All the record we have Of
sales and rentals is what the county
'
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Topeka, June 29.-W. Y. Morgan
will retire as state printer tomorrow
evening He will turn over the office
to George A. Clark. Hc has SOLD his
printing plant to Clark. Morgan will
resume active editorial management Of
his paper, the Hutchinson News. Tom
Cordry, who has been running the pa
per, will take editorial charge of the
Salina Republican next Wednesday.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Topeka, July Judge Hook has de-
cided not to resign as district judge
until he Is confirmed as circuit Judge
next December The president will
probably not select district Judge
until that time unless the fight becomes
so aggravated here that he will want
TO end it early.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
II. U. Nudge President.

st. Joseph, Mo-, June n. = II. u.
Nudge, general manager Of the Santa
Re railway, was chosen president Of
the st. Joseph Union Terminal Com
pany here Raymond Dupuy, general
manager Of the st. Joseph &c Grand
Island, was elected vice president I.
+. Vannata was made secretary.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
New HOree Wins The Derby,

Chicago, June %. - The Picket, Il
horse that never before flashed first
past the post, won the American Der
by. He set the pace every step of the
distance, was never challenged, and
won in gallop by six lengths. lie
ran the derby distance, IL miles, fas.
ter than it was ever run before in the
race. His time was 9.33, Claude the
winner Of three derbies was second.
Barnays, tile Cincinnati candidate, was
third.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Kaisericher Yacht Club, Kiel, July
1.-The American men-of-war's men
won first, second and a third in the
races against the boats of the German
fleet. The Americans had four boats
entered in three events, while the Ger
mans had thirty-seven, and the Ameri-
can crews were not familiar with the
course and had not been specially
trained for the occasion.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Washington, June 3o.-The presi-
dent has absolute confidence in Post.
master General Payne, and has nc
thought that he will leave the cabinet,
said Senator Hanna after quite an ex-
tended visit to the White house. He
added:
"The president is satisfied with the
work Mr., Payne is doing and appre-
ciates his integrity and executive abil-
lily. Mr.. Payne has no thought Of
resigning, but if he did, his resignation
would not be accepted by the presi.
dent"
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
Wichita Grain.
Wichita Live Stock.
LATEST NEWS IN BRIEF.
All the London papers predict that
parliament will pass the Irish land bill.

All the London papers predict that
parliament will pass the Irish land bill.
After ffty.two days of parching heat
and forest fires, New York, Pennsyl.
vania and New Jersey have had seven.
teen days in succession Of rain.
There has been practically no audit.
ing OF the cash books and tax ledgers
in the offices Of the District Of Colum.
bla, of collector, assessor and auditor,
for FIVE years.
The Tennessee supreme court de.
clares the Adams law constitutional.
1t provides for the abolition Of oil 50.
looms in towns of 5000 population, or
under, upon the submission of the ques,
ton to popular vote.
Sheep scab is prevalent among the
Aocks in Wyoming. The chief of the
inspectors's force OF the U. y. bureau,
says rs per cent Of the sheep in the
sheep in the territory are affected.
Judge Oliver P. Shiras Of the United
States court for the Northern district
of Iowa, announced that he will re.
tire from the bench November next.
lie will be 70 years old in October.
The battleships Alabama, Illinois
and Massachusetts and the cruiser
Brooklyn, accompanied by tine May.
flower as tender, have sailed for the
Azores islands for the summer maneu.
vers
]. Delamere has resigned as head OF
the car service Of the Northern Pacific
railroad after thirty years active ser.
vice. He invented the perfected boards
used by several roads to keep records
Of cars.
The alumni Of the University Of Yer.
mont propose to raise centennial
'und Of 81 100000 for their alma mater
10 be presented to the university In
Iune 1904, upon the celebration Of Its
lundreth anniversary.
Special Agent Henderson, Of the
General land office has been investi-
'ating the fencing Of public lands
within the Dewey ranch in northwest.
IN Kansas. He Is instructed to place
he facts in the hands Of the U. s. Dis
riot attorney.
Two drunken men in q freight ele-
ator in Heinz compnny's plant at
'ittsburg, Pa, caused the falling Of
he car with 20 persons in It, As feet,
} the cellar, and every one on the
|evator was injured; with two proba.
y fatal cases
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Washington, June 20. General Fun
ston, commanding the Department Of
the Columbia, las informed the War
Department that he has left for Alaslta
for an inspection Of the posts in that
territory. He will visit Forts Liscum,
Slagway, Egbert, Gibbon, St. Michael
and Davis.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

London, June 20. When the house
Of commons went into committee on
the budget bill Henry Chaplin moved
the rejection Of the clause providing
for .he repeal Of the grain tax. After
q protracted discussion the motion was
defeated, 416 to 80.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Topeka, Juns s7.-0vor 1880 pounds
OF garden seeds were received in Topeka
by mail for the benefit Of the flood
sufferers This Is the contribution Of
the United States Department Of Agri.
culture to the relief fund Tie seeds
were turned over to the county com
missioners for distribution.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

San Juan, P. r., Jane 20. Five cot
ton gins have arrived here from the
United States and will be Immediately
installed. They arc the fest
gins to reach Porto l.ico in forty years
The cotton plantations now cover up
wards Of 1000 acres and the area is
being increased weekly. Willis Sweet
Of Idaho is sworn in as attorney gen
cral OF Porto Rico.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Topeka, July Congressman Miller
spent a day at st. Marys in conference
with the people Of that section about
the proposal 10 have the Kaw river
Strengthened. The river is very crooked
in the vicinity of st. Marys and Mr.,
Miller will ask congress to send en-.
gincers to see what Gun be done. The
Kaw river is navigable stream and
congress, Mr.. Miller says, may be in
duced TO give it attention.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Mexico City, June 97.-The nomina-
ton of President Diaz for the next
presidential term by the National Lib
eral party has been received with
widespread satisfaction. His re-elec.
ton, however, is year and half in
the future, but the nomination puts an
end to factions and cabals.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
About Steel Bar Trade.

Pittsburg, June 3o.-The Associated
Manufacturers of Steel Bars, in session
here unanimously reaflirmed the pres
ent prices Of SLIGO per hundred pounds
for Besscmer bars for Pittsburg. The
manufacturers reported orders plenti.
full and trade conditions good.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

New York, June 25.-Plans have
been discussed at a meeting Of several
members of the New York stock ex-
change and the consolidated exchange
for the Inauguration of vigorous
campaign against "get rich" concerns
pretending TO center about Wall street.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Erlau, Hungary, June so.-Four VIC
lent earth shocks were felt here at 9
o'clock in the morning Several houses
in the suburbs collapsed and nearly all
the buildings In the town were more or
less damaged. The inhabitants of the
place were panic stricken.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Vienna, June 3o.-A dispatch from
Belgrade says King Peter has notified
Former Queen Natalie that he con.
siders that all the property in the old
palace belongs to her and that she can
dispose of it as she pleases.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

The Colorado river is up to danger
point in Arizona and several weak
points in the levee below Yuma have
given way. The bacltwater into the
channel'of the ella river has covered
the valley TOT width Of several miles.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

At Minneapolis, MINI, NJ. W. Saw.
age, owner Of Dan Patch and Directum,
recently purchased by him, refused az
offer Of $4,000 for the two horses, W.
w. Gentry made the offer.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

The ranchmcn Of the Bridgcr Creek
country in Montana IRE fearful Of o
grasshoppcr plague. A large area Of
range country seems likely TO DO
stripped bare Of oil vegetation,
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Kansas City, June 3o.-There arc
10000 hives Of bees about mdepend-
ence, Mo-, and the owners are buying
up all the sugar they car get hold of.
They bought twenty ours Of sugar that
we're in tile flood AMI, condemned by
the health department, and they arc
looking for more. 1t makes good feed
for the bees, and 10 harmless either to
then or the honey.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02
The Mexican government considers
tho Yaqui Indian troubles ended.

Attorney General Knox will not take
up the selection Of a successor 10 Judge
Hook until the date Is fixed for Judge
Hooks retiring.
The Globe-republican., 1903-07-02

Alfred Miller lloyt one Of the thi e
teen survivors Of the Original mcmbG
Of the Union League died last was-
Evening journal., 1903-04-11
MiddIetown
Special to The EVENING Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
NIiddletown, April 11.-Stephen Boyce
and niece, Mrs. Horace Vaughan and little
daughter Mildred. have returned home
after spending the winter in Florida.
Dr. and Mrs. W. T.. Barnard and
daughter Helen are visiting relatives I'm
New York city.
Mrs. Henrietta V. Parvis is spending the
Easter holidays with her daughter, Mrs.
Hugh c.. Browne i'm Wilmington.
Miss Helen Naudain IS entertaining Mrs.
f. W. Polk Of Pocomoke City, Nd.
Miss Dora r. Price is visiting her sister
Mrs. Whitaker Price IN Philadelphia
Mrs V. l.. Culbertson, of Wilmington,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse l..
Shepherd.
Mr. and Mrs. stephen Slaughter, of
Dover. were entertained by their daughter
Mrs w. Reese Parker during the last
week
Miss Sylvia Arthurs, of Bethlehem
Seminary s spending the Easter holidays
with her aunt, Mrs. NJ. b. Burris.
Miss Mary Hutchins is spending several
days with Philadelphia relatives.
Evening journal., 1903-04-11
Some of the Newest Styles
In FrOcks for the Children

Exaggeraselly short waists and
skirts or, in direct contrast, exagger-
atedly long ones are fashionable for
children, and a happy medium seems
difficult to attain to. Small children
in stiff white skirts so short that they
only reach to the knees and with
socks instead Of stockings certainly
look delightfully."- cool in summer, but
when these same ideas are started
early in the season the fashion is
scarcely a pleasing one. The
long-waisted effects are also car
ried to such an extreme that
from an anatomical point of view the
fashionably clothed youngster Of to-
day is freak, and might as such be
exhibited with the other fashion Of no
waist at all. the material of the frock
hanging loose from the shoulder. a
guimpe or yoke effect being the only
break in the line from the collar to
the hem OF the skirt
Bows and sashes are. however. so
becoming and so youthful in appear
ance that many mothers refuse to sub
NIT to any law OF fashion that toboos
Them and so in consequence there are
many smartly gowned little girls who
are clothed after the So -called old
fashioned designs, and who rejoice in
waists OF medium length. with skirts
Evening journal., 1903-04-11

to correspond, and who always wears
a wide ribbon sash with big bow and
ends at the back.
In keeping with the extravagant
prices asked for all clothes this season
it is almost impossible TO find ready
made frocks at any reasonable price
Forty and forty-five dollars for linen
and pique frocks for children Of six or
seven years Of age is somewhat start
ling, but fortunately these same de-
signs are exceedingly simple and can
easily be made for a third of the sum,
and even less.
A great quantity of lace or embroid-
cry, even when the real and not the
imitation is used, is not any advantage
to a child's frock. For parties" and
great festal occasions fine muslin or
even silk froclIs can be elaborately
trimmed with lace in ruffles and inser-
ton. but better a frock OF fine ma
terial and dainty tuck than one OF
coarse fabric with a lot Of elaborate
trimming.
While there are many garments fol
children that can be bought ready
made, not the expensive ones. referred
to, to advantage, these more elaborate
ones can be made far better at home
and afford a good chance to displa,
dainty hand work.