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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
An OmciaI Denial.

Oyster Bay, L. l., Aug 26.-It was
authoritatively denied here today that
the German student duelists who
arrived in New York on the Duetsch-
land yesterday en- route to the st.
Louis exposition came to this country
either by the invitation or at the
instance of President Roose-
welt, as has been announced.
The president did not send an invita-
ton to them to come to this country
and he has had no intention of witness
ing an exhibition of paukersi or stud
entS' duel.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
German Crop Report.

Berlin, Aug. 26.-The imperial crop
report up to August Is, the scale be-
ing one for perfect and five for poor
est, shows the grades of winter wheat
to be 2.6 against 81 in 1903; summer
wheat 20 against 2.6. The report says
that the unusual drought and heat
from July Is. to August Is hindered
the plant growth remarkably. The
potatoes and hay crops suffered Sc
verely and many fields of clover and
lucerne will not yield a second
moving.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
Whislv Kills small bon.

Wausau, Wis, Aug. 26.-The three
year-old son of Charles Seymour of
the town of Hewitt found jug of
whisky left near a well while his father
and a crew of men were harvesting in
a nearby field. He drank until he fell
unconscious in the grass, where he
was found several hours later. He
died within short time. Exposure
to the sun is said to have caused
death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
New York Money Market

New York. Aug. 26.-MONEY-Money on
call, %G1 per cent, closing bid II and of
fered at 1 per cent; time loans slightly
firm: 60 days. 2 per cent; 80 days, 21s per
cent: s months. 31z per cent
CLOSES: Prime mercantile paper, $50
AZ per cent: sterling exchange heavy,
with actual business in bankers bills at
81 S7S5hf4 $3.50 for demand and at 81 $500
1885 for 81 day bills: posted rates, $4.S6
and S4.S9: commercial bills, $.S5-
SILvER-Bar silver, 57cs Mexican dol
BONDS bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
AT THE WORLDS FAIR

Subscribers to the State Journal
visiting the Worlds Fair may have
the paper mailed regularly each day
10 any address I'm ST. Louis at the rate
of thirty cents a month. The last
edition of the State Journal reaches
ST Louis the following morning The
paper can be sent care of the Kansas
building, IL desired
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
Sentenced to Death.

ST. Petersburg, Aug. 26-It is report
ed that Samsonoff, the assassin of M.
Won Plehve, has been sentenced to death
and that the sentence is now before the
emperor. The reports which have been
circulated about Samsonoff having es-
capped and also that he was dead are
declared to be false.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
McGINTY UP FROM THE SEA.
Appeared in Connection With Another
Mans OVercOat.

Wilmington. Del, Aug. 26.-'Ive come
from the bottom of the sea and must
live. My names McGinnity Callahan,
said an old man when arrested by Ser
geant Rice at French Street station this
morning for taking a coat from COM
mercia1 traveller who had stepped away
from his seat for a moment The owner
refused to prosecute and Callahan was
relea Sed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
HOME NEWS WHILE AWAY

Subscribers of the State 0ourll-a'
away during the summer may
The paper mailed regularly eacn uAS
to any address ut the rate OF tllir'S
cents a month. Address changed as
often as desired While out OF toNSh
the State journal will be to you Ike
n daily letter from home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
MORTON AT HIS DESK.
Secretary of Navy Will Soon Begin on
Annual Report.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Mr. Morton.
secretary of the navy. was again at his
desk at the navy department today af-
ter an absence of several weeks He
will soon commence work upon his az
nual report. In view of the speech he
recently made in Chicago advocating
the largest navy in the world, the bu-
reau chiefs of the department are hope
full that his estimates to congress this
year will be generous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

Judge Parker has let it be known
that he win not make public his letter
of acceptance until after President
Roosevelt has been heard from. There
seems to be no necessity for this de-
lay. He might turn it loose and send
telegram afterwards if occasion
should arise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
Eberhardt Brothers win.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 26.-The Eber-
hardt brothers of Salina, Kan. today
won the final round for doubles in the
middle west tennis championship
from Con Young of Omaha and r. D.
Fletcher of Galesburg, ILL.,, 2-6, 0-6,
Ga 6-3 So.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

Worlds fair boomers are trying to
increase the attendance by circulating
a story that one of the guards found
a coat with ST.. 900 in one of its pockets
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
Convicts Abandon Lock Step.

Anamosa, Iowa, Aug. 26.-Following
the example set at Sing Sing prison,
Warden Hunter of the state peniten-
tiary at this place has abolished the
lock step among convicts. United
States military tactics will hereafter be
used. The reform is made from a hui
manitarian standpoint.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

Once more a threatened international
war has been averted by Russia's dis
arming her disabled war ships that had
taken refuge in the harbor of Shanghai.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
CHURCH is NOW READY.
First Congregational Edifice Has Been
RedecOrated.

The First Congregational church,
which has been closed for improve
ments during the past three weeks,
will be open for services Sunday. A
new carpet has been laid in the church
and extensive decorative work done on
the walls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

They are depOrting lawyers from
Cripple Creek A place where law is
not recognized has no use for lawyers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

Tom Watson declares that the Demo-
Gratis are after the offices No such
charge could be made to stick against
the Populist candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

1t looks as though Russia's promise
20 evacuate Manchuria in October may
yet be fulfilled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

Silver Service-"Heyr' shouted the rich
man, peering cautiously over the stair
way II want you
We'll" chuckled the burglar. reaching
for the silver I'm at your service, sir. =
Chicago Daily News.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

The New York World makes the as
founding suggestion that New York
Democrats be permitted to make their
own choice of a candidate for COVER
nor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26

The operations about Port Arthur are
very depressing-to the Russian navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

PREPARED for particular people, Satin
Skin Cream and Satin Skin Powder ask
acduainfance- Csc.
WANTED-First class short order cook.
Cremerie restaurant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
WALL STREET. REVIEW
PRICES UNDERGO A SHARP REACTION
 DURING DAY.
Bank Statement Is Unfavorable. and Appfe- hension Is Felt Regarding Crop Damage-Holiday in Lon
 don Also a Factor.

NEW YORK, Sept 17.-Prices under went a sharp reaction again today. com bined with an unfavorable bank statement and apprehension of crop damage The hoIi- day in London was also an influence. as operations for London account have neen of some importance for number or oays
 The grain markets were reactionary. put the highly speculative conditions in those markets make Wall Street somewhat sus, picious of them reliable index or real conditions St. Paul was the leader Of the decline, but the other Grangers and Pacitics were not far behind. .,
 The break in Reading was of large influ- ence as early attempts were made to ad- vance the price on the score of favoraole ae earnings report. The further $lo'41z.oVo loan expansion disclosed by the bank state ment disappointed any expectation that the weeks liquidation in the stock market was reducing that item. Its increase Is attrio
 uted by bankers to interior borrowings Tor crop moving purposes, especially In the South. Th., interior demand Is also re sponsible for the further Ss.64O.SOO shrink age in the cash item. The natural result is a decline of ss.0s5.1oo in the surplus Of the banks. oo
 NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO, Sept. 17-Continuation of ex- cellent weather knocked the last props from under the wheat market today precipitating prices cents below yesterdays close. The market closed practically at the lowest point of the day Corn is off Ac, oats down k c and provisions 5@7hc lower.
 December wheat opened weak. @Hc to < e bc lower at 1.12% 91.13. and May off $ c hc to E @ Kc at I.14A @1.14h The influences that caused this weakness were numerous-lower cables, a big increase in shipments from Australia and continued returns was in evidence and with compara- lively few buying orders there was appar- ently nothing for the market to do except to decline. The oft-heralded free movement in the country Northwest seemed to have begun In earnest. receipts at Minneapolis anI Duluth being much heavier than a year 1so. Lower prices in the Northwest mar cline here. From tn" start there was a lot of long wheat for sae and commission houses had a number of stop loss orders to ,&tcute. A little demand from shorts was totally inadequate to stem the receding prices, the market becoming weaker as the session continued During the final hour the desire to sell became intense and prices broke sharply. December reaching 1 09 and May 1 II. December closed at .0991 0s h soSses sna May yssas a hn,b.fs Si were s2s,700. vs. 96s.1OO a year ago Min neapolis. Duluth and Chicago reported 7O9 cars. against 332 last week and $50 a year ago.
 Good maturing weather. lower cables a continued heavy movement of the old crop snd the break in wheat tell the story of a weak corn market Private messages from the country were decidedly bearish, fully sO per cent of the crop being reported safe rom damage by frost. There was liberal profit taking throughou. the session. De- cember opened k @ %c lower at 50h @50%, sold 10 50 and closed at 50A Receipts, e24 cars. 34 contract grade.
 Considering the weakness of wheat and corn, oats held remarkably steady. There was only moderate profit taking while a fair demand was manifest. December open ed Bc to F 9&c lower at 32h932% to 32&. sold between 32h and 32& and closed at 32&. Receipts, 173 cars
 The bulk of trading in provisions was in the way of changing from October to January. Prices were trirle lower fin sympathy with the weakness in grains Jan. uarv pork and lard closed lsc lower al 1261h and 7.02@7,05 respectively, and ribs were off Sc at 6.6096.62h Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat 5s cars; corn. 535 cars; oats, ITO cars; hogs 29,000 head
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
Total sales on speculation .... soo Total sales to exporters Aoo
H. . D. nEKR.s COTTON IETTER.

~f thy fflvatN sWtre 10 Lovemah ~ So.s
 NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-Market ruled re- markedly steady during pas, week. notwith. standing weeks insight having been about 12s.ooo larger than last years. Z.o;O9o. ;o, against l17. 7.000, svtz. to have increased lol,- 900 of American last year SS'oeo. anu weather conditions to has been ideal put for excessive rains in southwest Texas. The steady undertone of market fs due to move ment being somewhat smaller than expect ed a record September movement having been counted upon. whereas this month against 1,257, 900 in 1902 when crop was 1o.- 72S.00o. The movement in Texas and Georgia is liberal. but arrivals from these States, are composed principally of cotton in transit to American and European mills. having been sold ahead. whereas receipts at New Orleans and Memphis are compara- local small stock for sale, buyers find 1t difficult to fill orders even at prices higher than quotations were they willing to pay the advance SO limited is the supply. Moth ing but broken lots being obtained. Liver pool, however. sees visions of plenty in amount of cotton safloat from the United States. 14.ooo compared with 1s.ooo. but stock there is down to 5s,ooo of American. against 100. 900 one year ago; stock there of all kinds figuring 12s.00o last year 174.
 ceo. There Is little doubt but that the large increase in the worlds visible of American during past week and the large shipments on the way to the English mar ket influenced the Liverpool market unfs- vorably today. futures there closing at a de- cline of | point when an advance of a few points was looked for. and spots there were reduced points to s.s0 for middling: sales 1000; receipts. 17.oo0 bales. Worlds visible of American cotton on September 1st was 4s.ooo bales smaller than one year ago. 469.o00, against 1000, but this deficit has been wiped out and there is not an ex- cess of 1s5.o00 In visible when compared with last year. 6<3.oo. against 45s,ooo. which increase will probably be increased 10 about 100000 by October 1st. In mean time we are likely to have a comparatively heavy movement to market favorable crop weather and talk of a bearish October con dition bureau report which, however. may be offset by an increased demand for spot cotton to fill September engagements enter ed into for the last half of the month, a good portion of which remains to be filled. Spots here closed~steady at advance of 1-16c to 10 1s1sc for middling: sales. 1.o5o; to ar rive, 1900. Local future market opened with December at 10. 2S. but advanced and closed highest of day. 10. s4 35 bid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
rHr rIN.NcrER.s srArEMENr.

NEW YORK, Sept 1I.-The Financier
 The striking feature of the official state ment of the New York associated banks last week were. as was the case in the previous fortnight, in deposits loan high record, a decrease in cash, also a reduction in surplus reserve by an amount equal to that in the two previous weeks.
 The changes show total increase in loans of SB. .9o1 .000; an augmentation in de- posits of $l6.903; a loss in cash of $23,696.- 300. and a decrease in surplus reserve of s2s,o22;26o. for the week ending September :. inclueive. The surplus reserve now stands $1s,17e,525 above that Of the corre- spending week year ago; in 1902 there was a deficiency of S1.64e.O5o.
 The decrease in cash last week, $s0. 400,. 500. or s1.s21.5oo greater than the estimated decrease. which was based upon the trace able movements of money during the week the discrepancy may in part be accounted for by withdrawals to San Francisco and New Orleans
 The deposits were increased s2,497, 200, and thereby the record reserve was aug mented by ss24.aoo. which sum added to the loss in cash made $s.os5.100 as the de- crease in surplus reserve to s29.353,15o Computed upon the basis of deposits less those of t123. 402. 800 public funds. the sur plus is s35.293.s5o. Loans were expanded s10.472.6o0. though 1t was not expected that there would be. so great an increase be- cause the liquidation had been looked for as the result of the sharp decline in stocks on Monday. It appears probable. however. that discounting for interior banks and the discount of papers for merchants, together with corporation borrowing, contributed to much more than offset the reduction caused by stock liquidation. The statement show ed a good balance. the sum of the increase in loans less the loss of cash being only s4s5. 400 below the increase in deposits. Cir culation was augmented by 541,500, mak- ing an increase since September of s2- 3s2.so0. The daily average of clearings during the week was s235, ,000, 900, $35. .OOO,- 900 greater than the previous week, reflect ing increase made on the Stock Exchange. The clearlngs Saturday. representing Fridays business, were $240.5s5.3 .33S, or above the average Comparison shows that seven banks expanded loans by ten millions net; six institutions decreased cash by six millions net. The largest increase in loans by three of the downtown banks while the greatest loss of cash was by these three in stitutions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
e . PIERCE . CO.'S COTTON LETTER.
 (6y Private Wire from Gilbert c Clay.l

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 17.-Early prices in Liverpool exceilently answered our small advance of yesterday. but a moderate amount of American selling was sufficient to have a depressing effect. and the final figures were disappointing. Options closed at loss of about l point and on sales of 1000 bales spots declined 2 points.
 The Government weather chart showed no room foN improvement and the forecasts indicated a continuance Of fine weather for picking. with the only exception of showers in the northwestern section of the belt. These depressing influences were enumerated by the visible supply state ment. which admitted of only bullish con- struction- when comparisons are made with year before last. Trading was on quite mod crate lines. with more disposition to even accounts over Sunday than to assume fresh obligations and fluctuations were confined to a very narrow range. Crop accounts were not numerous. but Texas was estimated at about last years yield from one source, and increased estimates came from Miss ssiippi Ideas of the crops condition and possibilities continue at wide variance with the October bureau report the expected focus. and until that date a scalping mar ket will probably ensue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
Virgin & Faunce's Cotton Letter. (By Private Wire from J. Walter Labaret
 A Col

NEW YORK. Sept. 17.-Fluctuations in the cotton market have been cratic and business highly professional throughout the week. Stronger during the early part of the week on a good demand from spinners and unfavorable weather in the cotton belt, the market eased off on the profit taking sales and increased offerings, but again strengthened on a good demand from spin around the low levels. Mill men are at last beginning to realize that lower prices can not be hoped for long as the good demand for cotton goods continues. and the demand equal to and in excess Of the sup ply The long looked-for break in the tex tile strike will have a stimulating effect upon prices, and with the mills running on full time. and spinners buying freely the market should respond to this influence with a good advance. We are still inclined to the bull side and as long the condition of the crop Is still in uncertain state, favor the purchase rather than the sale of cotton at present prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
NEW YORK COFFEE AND sUGAR

NEW YORK. Sept l7.-Coffee-Spot Rio easy; No. ! invoice. 5%. Mild firm; Cor dova, 10G13. trifugai 96 test, 4 5-is: molasses sugar, az. Refined quiet; No. 6, 4.S5; No. [, 4.so: No. 8. flo: No. 9. 4.65 No. TO- 4 60, 14. 40: confectioners A, 5.lO; mould A, 50; cut loaf and crushed. 5 95: powdered, 6.35; granulated. Q. 25; cubes. $50.
 Coffee futures opened steady, 1O@15 points lower. under liquidation in sympathy with lower cables and a public cable re- ceived from Brazil stating that a railroad was working badly owing to large receipts, while later cables were received of a bear ish nature to the Rio Towering The market closed l5Q20 points net lower Sales. 56.500 bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK. Sept 17-In the dry goods market the week closes with comparatively ested in the situation Whether further reductions are to be made during the com ing week or not. no one is willing to pro- phesy. but 1t is recognized that the statis- tical position on many other lines will go far to offset any particular cases which may develop
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
DAILY COTTON MARKET.

NEW ORLEANS Sept. IT. = cottor 2 steady, sales, 2,25o. Ordinary. 15-16: goot 2 ordinary. sA; low 'middling, SIS middling 10 7-ls, good middling 10%; middling fair 1oK. Receipts, 2.s0S; stock. Sl,1o4. rt GALvESTON.-Steady; middling. 10ls Q sales. 1887; receipts. 1l.236; stock 75,109. S$ MOBIIE.--Steady; middling. 10 5-ls; re- y~ecipts. sol; sales, 1ss; stock, s,ll4.
 SAVANNAH.-Qufet: middling, 1oh; re-
 ceipts, s.5s5; sales. 577; stock, 49,2S6.
 CHARLESTON.-Nomin receipts. 2,343;
 stock. 6.772.
 wILMINGToN.-Nomina receipts. 1.1s4;
 stock. 7,57f.
 NoRFOLK.-Receipts. 2.6oo; stock, s.2oo { BALTIMORE.-Nominsl middling. 10. 50; receipts. $500; stock. s26.
 BoSToN.--Duil; mgiddling, 1o.so; net re-
 ceipts. IS: gross. 1o5. = PHILADELPHIA. Quiet; middling. .es1l.15; stock. 2.42e. ST. LOUIS-ouiet; middling. 1oA; re-
 cefpts. 242: stock, 3.2s7 NEW YORK.-Cotton quiet; middling : 10. 90; gross receipts. $50: stock. 25.345. ' Total today and consolidated: Net re- z ceipts. 3e.41S: exports. to Great Britain, D. z 497: to continent, 2,4s6: stock. 314.0S9. :. Total since Sept. 1: Net receipts, 3s9.- ' f4e: exports. to Great Britain. 13s.sss: te : France 9,7l7; to continent, 65.39s: to Japan .s1.1o0; to Mexico, 1000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 1.-The spot cot { ton market was steady with a good demand. Sales. 2.25o bales. including l.20o to arrive. Quotations advanced 1-1s.
 Futures opened steady with prices 46 S points down. The weather map showed extremely bearish. Against these features were arrayed bad crop news and good tpot demand, and they were sufficient to Bustain prices. The undertone was firm Throughout the session. and around the noon
 { hour the market developed considerable
 : etrength. closing within point two of , the highest figures of the day. z The market closed firm and unchanged sAo net points higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
Indicates fall. Indicates rise.

indicates fall. 1ndlcdtes rise' River Forecast.
 (For next two days) SThe Cooso and Alabama will remain phctically stationary.
 Weather Conditions.
 (Past 24 hourB.) eenel ally fair weather prevails over the edire country this morning. with practical ly ho rainfall. except light showers in sothern Florida and at widely scattered stations In the cotton belt; the barometer Is Highest over western North Carolina and ea5 Tennessee, and lowest In the upper Mi4lssippi valley: temperatures have risen or emained stationary In all districts. eS- cepl in Montana, where they have fallen sonawhat. Continued fair weather will preAil tonight and Sunday.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN. Ed the 24 hours ending at a na.. Tsth meriban time.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Sept. 1T, 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
ST. IorIs PROVISIONS.

ST. LOUIS. Sept 17.-Fiour lower, quiet Whiskey steady, 1.32h.
 Pork unchanged jobbing, 10. 80. Lard lower; prime steam. s.45. Bacon steady. unchanged; boxed extrt shorts, s.62h: clear ribs. SIS: short clear g co,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-18
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 1T.-Sugar strong open kettle. 3%; open kettle centri- fugal. 4@4h: centrifugal whites. 4h; yell lows. A 94A; seconds, 2&44.
 Molasses nominal; open kettle. 3o01s; centrifugal 10615.
 Syrup nominal