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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
BUSINESS IS GOOD
JObbing and Retail Trade
Helped by Cool Weather.
Movement Of Wheat and Cotton
Crops Helps.
EXPANSION In OUTPUT
Is Shown by Reports From In.
dustrial Centers.
Total Of Bank Clearings Shows
q Considerable Gain.

New York. Sept. 5.-Bradstreet's
says:
Fall jobbing trade. and to a lesser
extent, retail demand. has been helped
this week by the advent of cooler
weather, the opening of the season of
TAN festivities and the continuance
OF buyers excursions. Hence the con-
sensus of reports that distribution has
expanded at leading northwestern
and southwestern markets while there
Is a further gain shown at many
southern centers.
Enlargement Of crop and cotton,
has also made for a further improve
ment In collections which at many
points are now classed as fairly nor
NAL. But the weight of testimony is
that trade is still below the same
period OF last year when contraction
was already in evidence. Con-
servatism, in fact. still governs buying
operations, and there is a disposition
to order merely for immediate or
nearby necessities pending a clearer
view of the political outlook and the
reaping of the later autumn crops.
Industrial reports show on the
whole an expansion in output. Iron
and steel production is going from
so to 80 per cent of full capacity and
the settlement of the Alabama coal
miners and the New England paper
makers strikes has made for a larger
output. There is further gain in
the output of lumber, particularly at
the south and in the Pacific northwest
The building trade is expanding at
western cities, but the preliminary
August report shows larger decrease
from year ago than was shown in
July or June owing largely to heavy
decreases at New York city. The
shoe trade report is better but the
output is below last year.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending Sept. 8
number 210 against 236 last week; 100
in the like period of 1907; 121 in
1906; 1877 in 1905 and 144 in 1904.
Canadian failures for the same per-
iod number II as compared with 27
last week and Is last year. Wheat,
including flour exports from the
United States and Canada for the
week ending Sept. 8, aggregated s.
396.026 bushels against 4,525,503 last
week and 2,S25.710 this week last
year. For the ten weeks ending Sept.
this year, the exports are 32,094,327
bushels against 29,209,11S in the cor
responding period last year. Corn
exports for the week are 40,051
against S9,109 last week and 507,104
in 1907.
For the ten weeks ending Septem-
Der 8. corn exports are 43e,242 BUSH
els against 1S,1s7.6s0 in the same
period last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
CASUALTIES 1852.
Complete Returns From This Years
Fourth of July Celebration.

Chicago, Sept. 5.-Only the gladia-
torial conflicts on festival days in
Pagan Rome rival the carnage of the
American Fourth of July, according to
the Journal of the American Medical
association. The victims of this years
celebration of the Fourth of July
throughout the United States number
5,632 in killed and injured, according
to statistics published by rne Journal
today.
The number of casualties is 1,210
more than last year. though the num-
Der of deaths. 1913. is one less. The
list contains 1877 more names than
that of 1906, the second largest of the
six years during which statistics have
been kept by the Journal
High praise is given to Baltimore
and Toledo for passing ordinances pro-
hibiting fireworks and also for en>
forcing them. Methods for prevention
used in st. Paul and Detroit are also
commended.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
MAN WITH $4,000 VANISHED.
Reappeared at End of Three Months
at Brothers Idaho Home.

Leavenworth, Kan. Sept. 5.-John
Carothers disappeared in Leavenworth
with $4,000 in his pockets, as complete
ly as if he had vanished from earth
May II. 1908. and from that time I'M
firing detectives failed to unearth one
clue that would explain his disappear
ance. Thursday he walked into the
home of his brother. James Carothers,
in Idaho. James Carothers learned OF
his brothers arrival in Kansas City
where he was assisting in the search
for his missing kinsman.
Last May Carothers left his home in
Fostoria, Kan, with the avowed inten-
ton of visiting his brother in Idaho.
En- route he stopped at Leavenworth
May IL. That night he registered at
the National hotel and with that act all
trace of him ended.
Relatives grew apprehension and en-
ployed detectives fearing that the Sc
cret of the old man-Carothers is rs
years old-might have been learned by
some one who killed him for his mon
ey. A. d. Ridgeway of a Kansas City
private detective agency, and Dell
Hobbs, sheriff of Pottawatomie county.
worked on the case, but without re-
suit. They were abe to trace Caroth-
ers to the National hotel, but there he
seemed to vanish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
a Miner Crushd to Death.

Pittsburg, Kan. Sept. 5.-Matt Zu-
in the Hamilton Coal company's shaft
near here, was crushed to death in the
mine late Friday afternoon. A heavy
mass of rock and coal caved in on the
man, killing him instantly. He was
As years of age and leaves a widow
and six children. A brother lives in
Kansas City and sister in St Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
CHICAGO live Stock.

Chicago, Sept. 5.-CATTLE-Receip
about 5000 Market steady. Beeves: 50. 50
al &c: Texans, SO. 4004. IS; westerns, 5000
$50; stockers and feeders, s., 6o94 q; COWS 9N
aT MISUNDERSTANDING about 1000. Market
bareIy steady. Lights. Sc. sO@695; mixed;
sS' 9047. 90; heavy, Sc. 35@705; roughs. IS. 500
SOT ions S 90: hulk of sales, s6.65G6. IS.
SHEEP-Receipts about 100: Market
steady. Natives, s2.15G4 20; westerns: s.. 2
90: westerns, $3.25Q6.00.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05

weakness in the market for that grain.
December opened a shade higher at 5Ossc
and sold off to 60c.
PROVISIONS-Provisio were steady.
Opening quotations were 21zc lower to
21k@5c higher.
RYE-Cash: 661kc; December, 761zc.
ARLEY-CaSh: 61G65c.
TIMOTHY-September, $3.75.
CLOVER-October. $9.65.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Kansas city Produce Market.

Kansas City, Mo. Sept: 5.-WHEAI-
Se e1s sO%c; December: s17sc; May
s47sc, Cash: No hard, 59d99ci NO; O.
S3lZagfc; No. 2 red, 9Sa9ec; No. 3; %qSS15c'
September, 7O7kc: December. 59zsc; May.
591kc. Cash: No. 2 mixed. &c: No g. 14c;
No. . white, 75c; No. g. 741zgt5c.
OATS+Market unchanged. NO Whrte'
4e651c; No. mixed, EQ49c-
RYE-No. 2. SIC -.
.o H 5oA1o IN. nko;cs marie, S.5aS.OO.
BUTTER-Market steady. Creamery
EGGS-Market steady. Fresh extras,
WHEAT-Receipts 1873 cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City. Mo-. Sept. SEATTLE
Receipts 500, including 200 southerns. Mar,
ket steady. Choice export and dressed
beet steers. S. 25d7. so; fair to good, $4,000
& 10: western steers, $S.60q5.50; southern
cows. $2OO03 35; native cows, S2.O0q4OO;
native heifers, 81 60d3.65; bulls, $2.35@6. 40;
HOGS~Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Bulk of sales. s6.60d690 heavy, s.. Sog6. IS;
packers and butchers, 6.60Q695; light,
e. 4OG6 so; pigs, $400q6.25.
No sheen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
has Reached Ace oil 1O7.

Mount Sunapee, N. Y, Sept. s.
James Bellows McGregor the oldest
Mason in the country, believed to be
the Oldest white man in the United
States today celebrated his 1O7th
birthday. Mr.. McGregor can read or
binary print with the aid of reading
glass and is hale and hearty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05

sumed in fight was four minutes and
fifteen seconds, the aeropalne being
under the control of Mr.. Wright
throughout the fight.
The wind was blowing at a rate of
three and three-Ifths miles an hour
and the speed of the aeroplane was
estimated at 35 miles an hour. Thirty
feet from the ground was the greatest
height attained.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05

The percentage of actual reserve of the
clearing house banks at the close of bust
ness yesterday was 1891. The statement
of banks and trust companies of Greater
New York, not members of the clearing
house, show that these institutions have
aggregate deposits of s1,O46, 632, 900; total
cash on hand S102. Al, 600 and loans
amounting to $940, Al, 600.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
MADE IS MILES AN HOUR.
OrviIIe Wright Encircled Fort NTyer
Field Five Times.
Washington.

washington, Sept. s. Orville
Wright has made another flight over
the drill grounds at Fort Myer in
which he encircled the field five times,
going it's full length before landing di-
rectly in front of the tent which shell
ters the machine. The total time con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Chicaco Produce Market.

Chicago. Sept. 5.-CHEESE-Market
steady. Daisies, 121FQl274c' Twins Lac
Young Americas, 12szc.
POULTRY-Alive. easy: turkeys, l7c;
chickens. 1Oc: springs; 14c: c..r,os
1s156221hc: diaries, 17@20c.
" EGGS-Market firm. Firsts. 20c
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Sept. 1.-The statement OF
the clearing house banks for the week
shows that the banks hold SIS, GA, $50 more
than the requirements of the % per cent
reserve rule. This is a decrease of So,
714025 in the proportionate cash reserve
as compared with last week.
The statement follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Grain Shippers
Consign your Wheat, Corn and
Oats to
j. e. f6pMHNLe stss&Ss Co.

prime. 11@111kc; ditto common to fair, $40
l0s4c; ditto skins, 115G91kc.
EGGS-Market steady. Western seconds
20G20hc.
POULTRY-Alive, easy; spring chickens,
16c; fowls 12c; turkeys, 12c Dressed, irreg-
ular: western chickens, 12Q19c; fowls, 100
14c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Bank ClearinSs.

:, Bradstreet's bank clearfngs report for
aggregate of s., $50, III 200 as against s. 49,
100000 last week and 81. 147, 80, 900 in the
corresponding week last year. The follow
ing is a list of the cities:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05

firm Creamery thirds to firsts. 1Sd221sc
CHEESE-Market steady. Full state
cream specials, 12A413Ac; ditto small col
ored or white fancy, 12c; ditto large col
ored or white fancy. nzc; ditto good 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Market Gossip.


FURNISHED by J. E. Gail. Commissions,
Grains. Provisions. Cotton and Stocks.
Office ITO West Sixth st. Phone 1851
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05

Liverpool cables: Wheat I'D higher,
corn M@5zd higher.
Kansas City car lots today: Wheat 100,
corn IL, oats 90
Kansas City estimated car lots tomor-
row: Wheat 1873, corn IS. oats g..
Northwest car lots today 766; last year
15e.
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Topeka Market.

Furnished by the Charles Wolff Pack
ing Co., yards close at noon Saturday.
We cannot use pigs, thin sows or hogs
weighing less than ITO lbs. Do not mar
ket hogs unless same are well finished.
below prices effective at once, until FUR
Their notice.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-05
Topeka, Kan, Sept. s.

GALXEs {good, .d 100 to 200 ibs.j..:: 1905 o
FURNISHED by The Continen;ai' i GO s:0O9S;1
Co.. Topeka. Kan.J
EGGSsmo,Chicago. 19c; N. Y, 2oc
CREAMERY BUrTER-chicago. seko.
ELGIN BUTTER-2sc.
WHOLESALE prices furnished by ronak.
EGGS AND POULTRY. street,
srs. 12c; ROSTERS. &c; old ROSTERS. &c; tUr-
kf EGr 1Tf; suPfxs; f6 g ssac *
WHOLESALE FRUIT AND PRon,,cr
,-l Eurnisnea by Saml z. Lux, wholesale
HONEY--Per case; $3.50.
$50. Home grown, per basket, Csc.
PEARs-Caifornia Bartlett, per boz
UTAH PRUNEs-Per basket Graf.
:1.25. 'e'
cCGGcdGUMBERs@1l5sr S SS. b6nT sr 56 Ru'' 800
PLUMS-California. per crate. A.S.
W1AATIERMELoNsfPFFeFe rn 49,. i lie.
LEMONS-California, a. 2065 90
ORANGES-Ya1encta. per box, $37S06.w.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., per crate,
@BANANAs1,Mediup- sized punches. ,z.zs
$3.25Q350; extra large punches. per ptsand.
&c.
NEW EAR COdN-Per dOZ., zoe.
TOMATOES-PePr 20 lb. basket 5oc
RADISHES-Per doz.. zoe.
TURNIPS-Per bushei 500.
MANGO PEPPERSSaoPer " bu. CO.,
SGAARRoTTs-Per doz punches. zoe. = s
POTATOES-Per bu., soc.
SWEET POTATOES-Per bu. $50
VIRGINIA SWEET POTATOES-Per
DI Wax GBs;EANs-Per box. sc.
CEIERY-Colorado White Plume Jnno
bo, per bunch 75c medium, Soc ''''
FRESH OYSTERS-N. Y. Counts, Fer
can soc: N. Y. Extra Selects, per can &c.
Standards. per can 35c
CHEESE.
Wisconsin. Y. A. 16c: Limburger. 14e.
Daisy 9O-lb. each. 15c; Dairy Twins, 3 to
box 15c; Wisconsin yellow, lie: Wis
consin white, lie; Brick. lac; Block
Swiss. domestic style. 15c.
Grain Market
FURNISHED by ]. b. Billiard CORNER Era-
ses Ave. and Curtis St.l
Topeka, Kan, Sept. 5.
No. 4 z2d74c.
| CORN-eQo
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Furnished by J.. E. Call. Commissions,
Office 10 West Sixth ST. Phone 1851
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Kansas City Grain Market.

FURNISHED by J. E. Gall. Commissions
Grains, Provisions. Cotton and Stocks
Office ITO West Sixth st. Phone 4S61
Kansas City, Sept. 5.
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IUpthd, an, Senf
WHEAT--No. 2. s10ssc; No. 3. xG7sc;
No. 7zG74c.
CoRN-seo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03
BIRCH BRINGS SUIT
One ei Those Injured al Rally h
 North End Asks Dsmsass.

The republican party, has again been made defendant in an action for damages arising out of the collapse of the building on Farm street dur ing republican rally in the city election last fall. The plaintiff is John M. Birch of Easton avenue, an employe of the Scovili Manufacturing company. His counsel, Attorney Lynch, sets forth that owing to the negligence of the officers of the re- publican party, who were responsible, U. c. Church, chairman, Joseph H. Reid, secretary, and Walter w.. Holmes, treasurer, a building in a dangerous condition was used for the rally. Andrew J. Kenneally, owner of the building in question, Is also made defendant. Birch was one of those who were injured in the col lapse of the structure. He suffered severely from burns and portion of his right foot was burned complete ly of, in consequence of which he will walk with limp for the rest of his life. He claims damages of $5,- 900. The total amount claimed in damages through this accident now amounts to $40,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03

sioner, President Penrose of Whit. man college and James and Harry Garfield, were in the college at the same time. Two weeks after com. pleting his college course he arrived in Spokane without capital or ac' quaintance, and the following day he went to work on the Review which was then owned by H. P Brown, Frank M. Dallam and H. w Greenberg. He was rapidly pro noted, being city editor when he Jeff the paper to go to Colfax, where he established the Commoner.
 He was one of the pioneers in the railroad commission fight, and also took a prominent part in the move ment to secure the direct primary system, inducing the democratic party in Whitman county to give a practical demonstration of the work. ing of the system, two years ago The success of the experiment had considerable influence in securing the passage of the direct primary election law by the legislature of 1907. He is also an ardent advocate of direct legislation. He has taken the stump for his party in every cam- paign since 1892, two years before which time he welded Miss Dove Charlton Sturtleff of Warren, R. I. They have one son. MT Goodyear is among the foremost orators and one of the brightest editorial writers in the northwest, and there are many who believe that he will make good showing at the election in November.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03
DENTIST DIES FROM CHOLERA. American Practicing in Manila-Flie' Responsible for Spread of Disease.

Manila, Oct 3.-Four new cases cholera are reported in Manila in. cluding that of c. D. Mitchell, ar American dentist, whose wife died of the disease fortnight ago.
 According to the July quarterly report of the bureau of health for the Philippines, just received by mail, "the plague of flies which has exist ed in Pangasinan province, has, no doubt, been largely responsible for the great number of cases, as we'll as the flestas and pilgrimages taking place in these provinces, and to the difficulty of communication, result ing in places of remote localities be- ing infected some time before notice was received"
 The report also states that "the aid extended by the priests of the Catho- lie church and the schools in diffus- ing the information contained in the cholera circulars has been of great assistance and is doubtless responsi- ble for the saving of many lives"
 The latest reports show that the cholera in this vicinity is diminish ing rapidly It is expected that the city will be clean in few days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03
TO REMAIN HEART FREE.
Miss Eugenia Warren of Cos Cob
 Gets Peculiar BeQuest.

Miss Eugenia Warren or LOS CoD
 Gets Peculiar Request.
 Greenwich, Conn, Oct 3.-Provid- ing she does not marry, Miss Flu genia Warren, a teacher in the Ces Cob public schools, will receive the income of $20,000 through the will of Juliette w. Murray of New York, who died in Greenwich September 12. at the age of 70, leaving an es- tate valued at $250,000. Miss War ren is an attractive young woman. whose home was near the country residence of Mrs Murray, neighbor of Ernest Thompson Seton.
 Mrs Murray also bequeathed S5,- 900 to the Methodist Episcopal hos pital of Brooklyn, $10,000 to her maid, Mary Wise of Cos Cob; s5,- 900 to her coaehman. William Os- borne; s10,000 to the Greenwich General hospital; s5,000 D Dr Kirk Wilder Holmes; s15.000 to frierN, Olive c. Patterson of No 432 Broad way. Cambridge, Mass, and S10,00u to her friend, Emily Jane La Forge of Debevoise place, Brooklyn After disposing of many valuable pieces of jewelry and the family silver to va- rious relatives, the bulk of her prop erty is divided into two equal parts, one of which goes to a niece, Mrs Emily Josephine Stacy, and the other in equal shares to Alfred Mur- ray Stacy, Juliette Frances Stacy, Helen Josephine Stacy and Florence Emily Stacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03
SMUGGLING ACROSS BORDER.
Hundreds of Chinese Have Been
 Brought in on the Deal,

San Francisco, Oct 3.-The Chron- icle publishes a statement to the ef- feet that the recent changes in the immigration department in this state were the result of an investigation disclosing widespread corruption in the service along the Mexican border by which hundreds of Chinese have gained illegal entrance to the United States during the last two years. The details of the plot, which is alleged to involve Chinese and Mexican resi- dents of Mexico and Southern Cali fornia, as we'll as Americans holding official positions, are said to have been communicated by one of the government agents who discovered the existence of the smuggling ring. It is said that the prices paid were $275 for delivering Chinaman at Los Angeles or $500 for landing him unmolested in New York.
 William l.. Waller, who was dis charged was acting as inspector of immigration at Los Angeles IS months ago. He is said to have first informed the authorities at Washing ton of the suspicious circumstances that resulted in the visit of Profes- sor Jenks of Cornell university. La ter the department of commerce and labor sent B. F. Garland of Wash ington to continue the investigation, and his reports are said to have in duced a visit from Commissioner Wheeler and Solicitor Harrison Nes- bit. In San Diego and Los Angeles 1t is asserted that the representatives of the department found proof of the accusations made by earlier in vestigation.
 During all this time, It is af- firmed. small bands of Chinese. in box cars and on country roads were being arrested and deported. It is now asserted that many of these were laborers from Mexico. who were desirous of being returned to China without expense to them selves.
 IL Is alleged. according to the story made public to-day that on one occasion one of the government in- vestigators was approached by an American who believed him to be in the smuggling ring. who proposed that the Illicit traffic he made easier by landing Chinese at night on an island on the Southern California
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
We'll Known People Who Have Been
 Called Away. ,,.

Mrs John N. Lewis, mother of the Rev MT Lewis, rector of St Johns parish, died last Thursday at her home in Amandale, N. Y.
 The funeral of Henry E. Scott, aged 75 years, who died yesterday at his home in Watertown, will be held tomorrow, and will be private.
 The funeral of Mrs Emma Goslin will bc held from the family resi- dence, S34 North Main street, to- morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, with service by the Rev F. D. Buckley and interment in Riverside cemetery.
 The remains of Mrs Anna Lough- lin Kelly, who died in New York, will arrive here at o'clock this evening in charge of Undertaken Bergin, and will be. taken to the home of her sister, Mrs Francis Kane on Walnut street, from there the funeral will be held to the Sa- cred Heart church Monday morning. The burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery. ~.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03

coast. Here, according to the accu- sation, the immigrants could pass as fishermen in the day time and at night could be instructed in such rudimentary English and geography as would enable them to travel after being landed in the United States.
 The Chronicles informant has dis closed the names of Chinese, Mexi- cans and Americans alleged to have composed the ring. It is said that the government after securing suffi' cient evidence to warrant summary action, chose to dismiss for incom- petence a number of the immigration officers on the border rather than bring criminal prosecution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-03
BORN AT NEW HAVEN. Editor of Western Paper Who Has Been Named for Congress.

Spokane. Wash. Oct 3-William Goodyear, editor of the Commoner at Colfax, Wash, who was named demo- cratic candidate for congress in the third district at the direct primary election, September S, in which the count has just been completed, is a native of Connecticut. born at New Haven in 1865. and Is a direct de- scendant of Stephen Goodyear, depu- ty governor of the New Haven plan tation from 1643 to 1858. His father. George Goodyear. was closely associated with Charles Goodyear, in- ventor of process to vulcanize rub Der.
 MT Goodyear entered Williams col lege in 1883, and during his four years in that institution played in the football team and was one of thu editors of the Williams Literature Monthly. R. A. Ballinger, until re- gently United States land commis-