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Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
RIOT AT vIRDEN.
The Mine Owners and Operators
 Charged With Murder.


 virden. Ills. Oct. 1o.-This place is still practically under martial law, a condition resulting from the riot on Wednesday. which was precipitated by the Chicago Virden Coal company's att tempt to bring here 200 negro miners from Alabama to take the place of the strikers.
 When the train bearing the negroes reached the stockades surrounding the company's mine. firing began. and in the space of 10 or IS minutes 14 people were killed and about 30 wounded. The miners claim that the guards on the train fired the first shots. while the mine owners insist that the first shots were fired by strikers.
 The negroes were not unloaded at the stockade. but were carried through to Springfield and have since been re- had given orders to the militia not to allow them to land here.
 Governor Tanner. who immediately following the riot sent troops here. blames the mine owners and partlcu- larly Manager Lukens for the blood shed in attempting to import negro laborers. many of whom, he declares, were former convicts in Alabama.
 As the result of a meeting held by union miners. during which the fight of Wednesday was discussed, a war rant has been sworn out by Virgil Bish- op, union miner, charging the managers of the Chicago-Virden Coal company. Messrs. Lukens, Loucks. Yorke and others, with murder.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
CHICAGO PEACE JUBILEE.
The President Honored at the Audi
 torium Meeting.

at
 torium Meeting.
 Chicago. Oct. 1s.-Eight thousand peo- pie packed within the walls of the Au- ditorium yesterday witnessed the form al opening exercises of the national peace jubilee. All that had preceded this meeting was merely preliminary, and most of it in honor of the president personally. Yesterday. however. the actual jubilee began. Long before the commencement of the exercises the great hall was filled from pit to dome.
 The exercises opened with a short ad- dress by Chairman Charles Truax of the jubilee committee. at the conclu- sion of which he introduced the presid- ing officer, George R. Peck MT. Peck introduced Mayor Harrison. who deliv- cred the formal address of welcome to President Mckinley and other visitors who had come to Chicago to witness the ceremonies of jubilee week. The president responded briefly.
 The principal addresses of the occa- sion were delivered by Archbishop Ire land and Judge Emory Speer of Geor- gia.
 At the conclusion of the exercises at the Auditorium the president was en- tertained at luncheon at the Auditorium hotel by the peace jubilee committee. At the table with the president were Thomas B. Bryan. Richard J. Oglesby, Judge John Barton Payne, Captain La fayette McWilliams and several ladies of the presidential party. The affair was entirely informal. no speeches be- ing made or toasts proposed.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
General Markets.

a...... New York, Oct. IS.
 FLOUR-State and western firm and fairly active; winter patents, S3.I5a8p0. winter straights $85Oa3.eo. Minnesota patents. S3.poa I9o: winter extras, s27bas.l5.
 wHEAT-No. 2 red opened strong on cables, but eased of under realizing and with Chi. cago: December. 7sssa725sc.; May. 7Os4a7iAo.
 RYE-Firm: state, bsc.; No. 2 western, 62c. c. 1. f.. Buffalo.
 CoRN-No. was strong and higher on oa- bles and bullish crop news; December, a b-lea 3 7-lsc.; May. 3aj4c.
 oATS-No. nominal; track, white, state, 2Sa34c.; track. white, western, 2Sa3sc.
 PORK-Firm: mess, ss. .75a9.2s; family, sl2So ala
 LARD-steady; prime western steam, sSoo nominal
 BUTTER-Firm; state dairy, ilalec.; state creamery, i5a22c. CHEESE-Quiet; large, white, sssasS<c.; small white, pc.
 EGGs-Firm: state and Pennsylvania, ielfs epc; western, lsl1apac.
 SUGAR-Raw firm; fair refining. 9,4c.; cen- trifugal, 95 test, 414c.; refined firm; crushed, ASc powdered, Jlsc.
 TURPENTINE-Firmer at 33iSa34o.
 MOLASSES-Firm New orleans, 2saa3c. RICE Steady; domestic. 4asN5c.; Japan. 6c. TALLow-Steady; city, s9se.; country, sssA s74c.
 HAY-Quiet; shipping, 2Sa4oo., rooo e choice, t5AS5c.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
PONCE CELEBRATES.
Our First Porto Ricnn City ReJoices
 Over Her DeIiverance.

Our First Porto Rican City ReJoices
 Over Her Deliverance.
 Ponce, Porto Rico, Oct 19.-Yester- days celebrations in connection with the formal surrender of the island of Porto Rico were, as had been expected, most enthusiastic. After the parade the bands and various trade organizations went to General Henry's headquarters to be introduced to him. General Hen ry, in the course of a brief speech, said:
 "Alcalde and citizens, today the flag of the United States floats as an em- blem of undisputed authority over the island of Porto Rico. giving promise of protection to life, of liberty, prosperity and the right to worship God in accord ance with the dictates of conscience The 45 stars represented by the stars emblazoned on the blue field of that flag unite in vouchsafing to you prosperity and protection as citizens of the Amer ican Union.
 "Your future destiny rests largely with yourselves. Respect the rights of each other. Do not abuse the govern ment which accords opportunities to the individual for advancement. Political animosities must be forgotten in unity and in the recognition of common inter ests. I congratulate you all in begin ming your public life under new aus pices, free from governmental oppres- sion and with liberty to advance your own country's interests by your united efforts"
 General Henry then introduced Colo mel John B. Castleman, who spoke with great effect as an old Confederate.
 The alcalde replied in part as follows:
 To-day destiny has written the last page of Spanish dominion in Porto Rico and the prologue to the entrance of the noble American republic. whose flag is sign of new era. We hope soon to see another star symbolic of our pros- perity and of our membership in the great republic of states. Porto Rico has not accepted American dominion on ac- count of force. She had the misfortune to suffer for many years the evils of error, neglect and persecution. but she had men who studied the question of government and who saw in America her redemption and a guarantee of life, liberty and justice. Therefore we came willingly and freely. hoping. hand in hand with the greatest of all republics. to advance in civilization and progress and to become part of the republic, to which we pledge our faith forever"
 The town was profusely decorated with American flags.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20

subject, the increase in the number of divorces in this country having alarmed the Episcopal clergy.
 No question before the convention has been debated so generally and so earn estly as this one. The majority report was In favor of the existing canon with unimportant notifications respecting causes for divorce existing before mar riage and degrees of consanguinity sl- lowable in the married state.
 Until Monday many believed that Bishop Potter's minority amendment would carry. His incorporation of an- other amendment limiting the operation of the canon to cases of divorce where the cause arose after marriage added to his following in the convention. But when the deputies met last night in se- cret session the minority amendment was defeated by vote of 31 to 34. The canon with respect to divorce therefore remains unchanged.
 After a debate, which has continued for several days, a definite step in the direction of church unity was taken. The amendment to the constitution of fered by the Rev. Dr. Huntington of New York was rejected in favor of a briefer one. offered by MT. Faude of Minnesota. reading as follows, which was adopted:
 But provision may be made by canon for the temporary use of other forms and directories of worship by congrega- tions not already in union with this church who are willing to accept the spiritual oversight of the bishop of the diocese"
 This amendment will go to the dio- ceses for action and must be passed on by the next general convention before becoming operative.
 A constitutional majority of clerical and lay deputies passed the following preamble to the constitution;
 This church solemnly affirms that It believes the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the word of God and to contain all things necessary to salvation and adheres to the faith of the holy catholic church as set forth In the Apostles creed and in the Nicene creed"
 The deputies concurred in the action of the bishops in selecting Rev. Samuel Hart, D. D.. as histographer of the church fin the United States, to i'll the position formerly occupied by the late Bishop Perry
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
HOWARD GOULD WEEDS.
The Young Millionaire Dencs His
 Family and Marrie. an Actress.

The NouuK mIttouufre bFu@s HE
 Family and Marie. nm Actress.
 Howard Gould, son of the late Jay Gould. and Viola Katherine Clemmons. the actress, were married Wednesday night in the Holland House. New York. in the presence of a few friends. No other member of the Gould family was present at the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Wilton Merle Smith, pastor of the Central Congrega- tional church.
 The absence of the brothers and sis ters of the bridegroom would indicate that he had dared them to put Into ef- feet one provision in his fathers will, which decreed that if any of his chill dren married without the consent of the majority of the others he or she should lose one-half of the inheritance of si0.- ooo. 900.
 All along young Gould's brothers and sisters have steadily refused their con- sent to Towards marriage with the actress. Should that feature of the will be put into effect he must give up many millions for his choice of a wife. IL lies with them, however, to take the initia- tive, but it is believed they will not carry their opposition further than a declination to recognize their new sis ter-in-law.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
Roosew~It at osden.burx.

Ogdensburg. N. Y, Oct. 19.-Colonel Theodore Roosevelt at the close of the second day of his campaign tour, reach ed this city last evening. having made many speeches on the way, and ad- dressed a large meeting under the au- spices of the St. Lawrence county Re- publican committee. Hundreds of per sons could not get into the hall to hear Colonel Roosevelt and the other orators and had to be content with catching a glimpse of them. The hall held about 2.50g. It was prettily decorated with bunting, and . band played.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
A Hawaiian Custom.

There is a pretty custom in the Ha- waiian Islands of decorating popular resident or visitor on leaving the island with wreaths and streamers of flowers which are hung around the neck and on every available part of the frock and hat. These wreaths are composed prin- cipally of carnations. of which large quantities are grown for the purpose.
 A native yellow flower with powerful scent is employed to this end. These wreaths. or "leis, :" as they are called in the vernacular, are also presented to women on every possible occasion by their men friends.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
Four Kined by Boiler n.pio.ion.

Four men were killed by the explo- sion of the boiler of a Wilmington and Northern freight locomotive at Joanna Station. near Reading. Pa, on Monday afternoon. The dead are William Her flicker, engineer. aged 50; George Mills. fireman. aged s5; willis Woodward. brakeman; Harry Huydam, conductor. All lived at Birdsboro. this county, and all were married and leave families ex- cept Huydam. The bodies were hor- ribly mangled. It is believed the water in the boiler gave out. The engine was hauling a dozen coal and freight cars. They were piled on top of each other. and pieces of the engine were scattered in all directions and the bodies of the men hurled some distance.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
Big Similarity.

'The minister and tile policeman, said the young and cynical boarder, "are inseparable adjuncts of oiviliza- tion."
 "They are very much alike" said the cheerful idiot. "One is pairer, and the other is 8 peeler. r."-Indianapoli Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
A Degree For Mckinley

President Mckinley was given the degree of oootor of laws Monday by the University of Chicago The cere- mony was marked by great scholastic pomp. an academic cap and gown and doctors hood. all of the richest ma terials, being presented to the chief magistrate of the nation.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
SIMPSONS ULTIMATUM.

Terse Note to spaniards Telling
 Them to Move Dec. 1.
 Havana, Oct. 19.-A conference last ing three hours was held yesterday between General Wade, General Butler and Admiral Sampaop as to the--eon-
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
DIVORCE CANON STANDS.
Episcopal Deputies Defeat Bishop
 Potter's Amendment.

The house of deputies of the Episco. pal church, in session in Washington Monday, took action in direct opposi- ton to Bishop Potter's amendment sanctioning the remarriage of the in- nocent party to divorce.
 The canon which pr. Potter desired to have thus amended prescribed that no minister of the Episcopal church should solemnize the marriage of either party to a divorce during the lifetime of the other. Bishop Potter led the mi- nority of a joint commission appointed at the last convention to consider this
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
Mrs. John sh.rm..,. nn.....

Mrs. John sherman, wife of the ex. secretary of state. was stricken with paralysis Thursday at her home In ton.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
vacb, uohanxoliarr

The yacht Hohenzoliern. with the German emperor and empre ess reached Constantinople Monday. en route for Jerusalem. where the empe1or will dsd. icats Q Lutheran church.
Connecticut western news., 1898-10-20
Fall Caps and Bonnets.

Great variety of infants Caps. carefully selected and cheaply priced. You've been accustomed to pay much more than what we ask. Fancy colors and Embroidered White Silks from 25c. to 8. We are doing large and increasing trade In our infants de- partment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

past and opened its vision to the su-
b1me destiny of a reunited people.
The same influences that have re-
stored the perfect union of our country
have brought back also the harmony
to which broad minded men of both
countries have long looked forward, in
the relations of the English speaking
world At the outbreak of the Spanish
war the restless diplomacy of Europe
was circumvented by the prompt notice
Of the English government that any
constralnt placed by the powers upon
the government of the United States
would have to count upon the disap-
proVal and active hOStilitieS of the gov
ernment and people of England and
thus by simple act of national fellow
ship, the worn and threadbare preju-
dices of century yield in both coun-
tries to recognition of the common
cause which the English race scattered
throughout the earth is now to make
for liberty and civilization.
1.-THE peace which is now at hand i'm
poses upon our government problems
vastly more difficult than the prOSecu-
ton of the war. 1t puts the destinies
of the Spanish West Indies at once in
to our hands. It gives us Puerto Rico
the government of which will probably
be an easy task-and requires US to
establish a stable and orderly govern
ment in Cuba, agreeable to the people
of the islands. We have already raised
the flag of the United States over the
Hawaiian islands, now familiar with
Admiral Dewey, in the harbor of
Manila, by the most notable exploit
in the history of the navy has brought
US face to face with the problem of the
Philippines.
Two things the American people are
already agreed upon. The first is that
we ought not to desert our inSurgent allies
in the hour of our victory and leave them
to the tender mercieS of an urrestrained
Spanish despotism, and the second is that
the question is strictly an American one
and that we shall not be constrained by
the interference of any foreign power,
prince or potentate whatsoever.
1T may be counted as certain that the
flag of the United States is in the Philip
pines to stay, and that, whether our gov
ernment assumes sovereignty over the
whole group or not, we will secure such a
naval and commercial station there as will
enable us to administer to the needs of our
own commerce and become the agents and
guardians of the peace and liberty OF the
islands.
From the beginning to the end of the
war, it is evident to the devout. student
of history that our people in a strange
way have been subject to the guidance OF
powers wiser than any human foresight
uation in the providence of God. without
our knowing or intending it, we have been
caught in the current-in what our atherS
used to call the course of human events
Up to this hour we have discharged every
duty with a self-sacrifice that has taken
no thought for ourselves.
1T cannot be doubted that the presi-
dent of the United States, secure in the
gard to politics, will go forward in the
discharge of every duty which arises out
of our new relations to the civilized world
and behind him will stand the united mil
Bismarck once said, In the fear of God
and nothing else. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
ROUGH ON SAMPSON.
Accused of Shaping His Report
So as to Get Prize Money.

Denver Col. Aug. 9.-ChapIain J. P. Nc
Intyre of the battleship Oregon delivered
a lecture here in which he described the
remarkable trip of the Oregon from San
Francisco to join SIMPSONS fleet and the
part this battleship took in the destruc
ton of Cervera's 5 fleet. He spoke in most
complimentary terms of Captain Clark
and his fighting seamen. Chaplain McIn-
tyre gives the Oregon the bulk of the
credit for the annihilation of the Spanish
feet on July 8. He said.
Sampson wrote a report of the battle
and reported himself within four miles
of the Cristobal Colon when she pulled
down her flag. He did that to get his
share in the prize money, for ship must
money. So Sampson Will get $4,000 prize
money and Captain Clark, who fought
the Oregon as never man fought ship be
fore, will get only $500, and you, who had
just exactly as much to do with the battle
as Sampson did, will not get a cent.
Chaplain McIntrye said that when the
Iowa was within two miles of them and
the Oregon about three miles. The Ore
gon, he said, tore up to the front like a
shot and met the Iowa noXIng to the
kept her throughout the battle. The
chaplain offered no explanation Of this
not refer in any manner to the conduct of
Commodore Schley during the engage
Chaplain MCINTYRE said that when the
son the eastern made ships did not come
up to expecta tfons was that the contract
ors who made them got the contracts
through political pulls and did not care
how much they cheated the government.
The Oregon was the only one that was
made honestly.
Methodist church for the benefit of the
Young Mems Christian association
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
Him IN Months

as far as Wolff's packing house and
were piloted through that institution by
Mr.. Wolff. Mr.. Stanley shook hands
with all the employees and while he did
not talk politics his smile did good
work, no doubt.
From the packing house Major An
derson and his protege visited the Park
hurst-Davis wholesale establishment
and Mr.. Stanley repeated the expert
ence. He is a hand-shaker of no mean
ability and there is no doubt that this
circuit rider plan of making q, campaign
will prove effective to considerable
extent.
The Republican nominee for governor
looks well. I have gained five pounds, "
said he after he had returned to the
hotel, "and I guess will stop at that
The report that 1 said I would get 1000
majority for every pound of flesh I
gained was mistake. l told my wife
| would get :, 600 votes for every pound
and I guess if stop at five pounds I
ought to feel satisfied. / was afraid
If kept on gaining 1 would
grow too corpuIent to navigate when
election time came"
Mr. Stanley said that he was well
satisfied with the situation but he de-
cIined to give any figures on results. He
said he was satisfied he would be elect
ed and that he is greatly pleased with
the situation in the localities he has
visited and that is all.
Mr.. Stanley goes to Kansas City this
afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09
THE PEOPLES WAR.
Congressman DoIliver Recounts the
Benefits Following It.

New York, Aug. 9.-Congressman J.
H Dol1iver of Iowa, in the course of a
lecture at Ocean Grove, N J., said:
1--WE have gained in our war with
Spain infinitely more than we have
lost and the unerring instinct of the
people at large whose sovereign purpose
overruled the judgment of the states
men in the initial stages of the conflict
has given US a new national prestige at
home and abroad-to ourselves a new
basis of self respect, to the nations of
Europe new and heaIthful insight in
to our resources and power. The world
will be slow to make a quarrel with
community that can raise 200 millions
of dollars without the aid of a syndi-
cate at home or abroad within two
weeks by a popular loan.
THE cabinets of the old world will
hold long session before allowing
themselves to be drawn into collision
with nation which, in five years, will
have at its disposal a steel fleet of
which the Brooklyn and Oregon are
only types and forerunners. he war
has perfected our strength at home by
totally obliterating the lines of sec
tional prejudice marked upon our map
by great struggles of the last genera
ton. General Joe Wheeler, in the thick
of the fight at Santiago. stands for the
larger patriotism, north and south,
which has turned its back upon the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-08-09

governments agree that the congress of
the United States and the cortes of
Spain shall be convoked Immediately to
pass upon the basis for treaty
Lastly the newspapers here foresee
trouble in the negotiations for the set
tlement of the Philippine question if
America. too openly proclainS an in
tention to exercise a virtual protector
ate over the islands or to have trade
advantages which the European pow
ers would resist or else demand COM
pensation for in territory.
The press also affects to fear Carlist
intrigueS, if no worse, although it has
leaked out that the pretender can not
raise money enough to pay the expen-
ses of serious uprising.
But Premier Sagasta laughs at all
the fears of the opposition protesting
to be confident that he will get a salts
factory reply from Washington and
that hOStilitieS will cease before the end
of this week.
Then he will appoint peace commits
SiOnerS to carry on negotiations with
American commissioners for a definite
treaty of peace. Taking into account
the probable duration of those negotia-
tions it is not thought likely in govern
ment quarters here that it will be nee
essary to convoke the cortes before the
end of September.
By that time, it is asserted, both gov
ernments may be in a position to sub
nit to their respective congress for rat
if1cation full, complete treaty and to
renew diplomatic relations.
The Spaniards are anxious to know
if the suspension of hOstilities will raise
the blockades and permit the resunling
of mail, telegraph and other communi
cation with Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines.
Anxiety is caused by the impending
return to Spain from Santiago of $4,000
soldiers infected with yellow fever and
other diseases. Extensive sanitary