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The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
FOR EXPANSION.
Tennessee Republicans Favor Keep
ing Conquered Territory.


Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 1s.-The Repub-
lican state convention nominated James
Fowler of Clinton for governor by accla-
nation
The platform adopted indorses the st.
Louis platform and demands the mainte-
nance of the gold standard. The conduct
nv the administration of President Nc
Kinley of the war with Spain, and the for
eien policy arising therefrom, are praised
as mastery. statesmanlike and patr1otlc.
This declaration follows: . -
I'VE believe in an extension OF trace ace
and commerce with foreign countries. BE
ieving that trade will follow the nag
we declare in favor of the annexation or
Porto Rico and all of the West Indian ISL 81
ands, the ultimate annexation OF Cuba py
the free consent of the people OF the ISL
and and such control of the philippines
and other islands as shall secure to the
United States the trade and commerce of
those islands and good government of
their people,
Another plank urges the immediate con-
structiOn of the Nicara aguan canal, the en-
terprise to be strictly under American con-
troll.
Zach Taylor were nominated for railroad
commissioners.
A few negro delegates were in attend
ance. but the convention was largely
saThfte"
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

The New York World sizes up the fu-
ture Of the Philippines as follows:
Article III The United States will
occupy and retain the city and bay of
Manila and the port Of Manila pending
the conclusion of a treaty of peace
which shall determine the control and
form of government of the Philippines -
This is all that the protocol contains
on the Philippine question.
If our government had intended to
demand the Philippines for itself Article
III would have repeated the phrase in
Article II. as to Porto Rico, the smaller
Spanish Islands in the Antilles and the
island in the LadrOnes-''S Spain will cede
to the United States
If our government had intended that
the Philippines should be free and in
dependent as Cuba, the phrase in Ar
ticle L, Spain will renOunce all claim
to all sovereignty over and all her rights
over" would have been repeated.
What, then, is the meaning of the
and form Of government of the Philip
pines?"
That our commissioners will insist
that the treaty of peace shall make our
occupation of Manila permanent is
questioned by no one. And this possess
sion of the commercial, naval and mill
tary key to the whole group shows
plainly enough who will Control"
The negotiations of the peace COM
mission will then be practically mar
rOWed to the question of the form of
government for the Philippines.
Upon this the protocol throws no
light further than to imply in unmis-
taxable terms
1. That it is not to be a United States
territorial government.
2. That it is not to be a Spanish colon
ial government.
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ELECTED AT ST. PAUL
officers of Catholic Knights for En-.
suing Biennial Period.

ST. Paul, Aug. 1S.-The biennial meet
ing of the state council of Catholic
Knights of America has closed its
meeting here. It was we'll attended.
The following officers were elected for
Supreme delegate, John T. O'Keefe of
LeaVenWOrth.
Supreme alternate, J. E. Higgins of
Wichita
State president, Stance Meyers Of
Leavenworth-
state vice president, NJ. Burns OF
LeavenWorth-
State secretary, Lewis T. Dawes of
Leavenworth.
State treasurer, Daniel O'Keefe of
LeaVenwOrth.
Pittsburg was selected as the place
for holding the next meeting which will
be held in 1900.
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ATE JIMsoN WEED.
Hutchinson Child Seriously Poisoned
Peculiar Delirium.

Hutchinson, Kan, Aug. 1S.-A very
peculiar case of poisoning occurred yes
terday evening which came very near
ending the life of Roy Phillips, the little
4-year-old son of J. B. Phillips. After
playing in the yard with another child,
Roy began to show peculiar symptoms,
and later was very delirious. When
Mr.. Phillips reached home the child
was tottering about the room, reaching
for imaginary things above and before
his face, and catching his fingers con-
vulsively.
The pupils of his eyes were dilated.
His appearance was so strange that
his parents were greatly frightened
and summoned a physician as soon as
possible. The physician decided at
once that the child was suffering from
poison of some kind and administered
an antidote 1t was some hours before
the effects of the poison died away. The
child had eaten leaves of a Jimson
weed. He will recover.
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CONQUERED TERRITORY.
The Surrender of Manila Alters the
Status.

Washington. Aug IS.-Now that the sur
render is officially reported, It can be
stated that Manila Is being held by VIZ
tue of the military occupation and sur
render, and not by virtue of the protocol
This difference is said to amount to little
officials agree that the occupation is the
result OF the combined military and naval
dispatch the surrender occurred about 5
p: m lasI SatuEa9y. Inc peace ace p[otocqt
was signed at 4;Z3 p m on fr1day. II
is said that the difference in time be-
I've, twteH -'LStIiII ~ SllIA w III -
that the Surrenqer, reasoned on WaSLlns--
ton time, would be about y hours ahead
saturday morning. IN point OF actuaI
time, therefore, the signing of the peace
Mania by IeW nOurS. But II IS a Wen
established rule of military law, accept
or cessation of hosthtes, does not be-
come binding upon commanding officers
rule is expressed in the United states reg
ulations governing armies in the field as
ARTICLE 199-An armistice is binding up
on the belligerents from the day of the
army are responsible from the day only
when they receive official notice of its
Under this rule. Admiral Dewey and
General Merritt would be bound by the
of it reached them at Manila. This could
not have occurred on Saturday, prior to
working and no dispatch boat could have
have gotten through with the notice
in all official quarters that the foreible
taking of Manila was entirely regular
and that only the city and bay is now
held on the basis of this military enforced
taking rather than on the basis of the
mutual arrangement between the two
countries. This may become material
when the question arises as to the future
of the Philippines, for it is likely to pro-
ceed from the American standpoint that
Manila was taken by force of arms and is
so occupied.
There has been no time to consider what
will be done with the 1000 Spanish pris-
oners taken. but the fact that an AMIGA
BILE understanding had been reached with
Spain as to the occupation of Manila will
probably operate to tighten the condition
of these prisoners.
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BIG TWIN STEERS.
Six Feet High, Weigh 1000 Pounds
Raised in Rice County

Raised in Rice County.
Hutchinson. Aug. 1s.-Perhaps the
most wonderful pair of cattle in this
country are owned in Hutchinson. They
are a pair of twin steers, grade Gallo
ways, and are owned by John Hess,
the Hveryman. The steers measure
six feet six inches in height, and the
two, although they are far from being
fat, weigh 5000 pounds. They were
raised by the Cole Brothers of Rice
county. The worlds fair steer exhib-
tied here several months ago was no
larger than these twins, although he
was advertised as Weighing a great
deal more. There is perhaps not an
other such a pair of twin cattle in the
world. They are now years old. Mr..
Hess keeps the steers at the Blue Front
barn simply as pets. He had con-
templated sending them to the Omaha
exposition, but neglected making ar
rangements, and consequently, no doubt
has lost several thousand dollars ex-
hibit money, as the steers would be
great curiosity anywhere.
By the side of one Of these animals
a common sized draft horse looks like
a dwarf, and an ordinary COW like a
member of the goat family.
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NOMINATE A WOMAN.
Despite Joe Lowe, There is Fusion in
washington County.

Washington, Aug. 18.-The Populist
county convention for Washington
county was held here yesterday and the
Democratic convention was held at
Greenleaf at the same time. There
was some opposition to fusion at each
convention, but the fusionists were IN
an overwhelming majority at each
place and the following ticket was nom
mated by both conventions: Clerk of
district court, Mike Purcell, Democrat;
county attorney, NJ. L. Graham, Demo-
crat: representative, James Somers,
Populist, probate judge, F. E.
ErtIe, Populist; school superintendent,
Miss Mamie Nesbit. Miss Nesbit is the
first woman ever nominated for office in
this county.
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and exhibitors at one fair are prohib-
tied from exhibiting at the other.
The people of the town and county
have taken sides in the fight and bitter
feeling prevails. Both associations offer
prizes for the prettiest baby and 500
is offered to the handSOmest young
lady. Counter attractions are adver-
tised to take place at the same hour.
Farmers who exhibit a wagon load of
pumpkins or watermeIons will secure
free admission to either show. Brass
bands will rasp the air for both fairs.
Each association accuses the other of
stealing the date
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
FAMILIAR KANSAS NAMES

Miss Grace Martin. daughter of the
late Ex-Governor John A. Martin, has
Deen appointed librarian of the Leav-
enWorth Soldiers home
state Printer Parks is a great patron
of the circus. He went all the way
nome to Beloit to attend one last week.
The famous Elder Pardee's widow
died at the old homestead near Farm
1ngton, Kan, a few days ago. Her re-
mains were laid to rest in the cemetery
near Pardee. She was in her 18th wear
There were nine ministers present at
the funeral.
Major c. Hood of Emporia. IT Is said.
has 1,000 head of cattle in Ford comfy,
and the Major doesn't care much about
politics anyway.
Ed Greer has taken charge Of +ba
Winfield postoff1ce.
George NJ. Munger has deposited
spawn from the BOwersock herd of cat
Gsh In his lake on his farm In Green
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DYING MANS REQUEST.
]. N. TuttIe Sets Aside $1,000 for a
Funeral Grafton by Col IngersolI.

New York Aug. 18.-Colonel Robert G.
IngersOn is awaiting summons to go to
Lincoln Ill, to deliver the funeral ora
tion over James NJ. Tuttle, one of the best
known and richest citizens OF central Illi-
nOiS At last reports Mr.. Tuttle was still
alive, but was dying. He is 80 years old.
For fear that there might be some OBJ
lection by his heirs to the payment of the
colonel's fee. Mr.. Tuttle made provision
for II in his will One thousand dollars is
set aside for the funeral Grafton, as Colo
mel Ingersou and he had agreed upon that
sum
Colonel IngersoIl is holding himself in
readiness to go to Lincoln as soon as he
receives a telegram notifying him of Mr..
Tuttle's death.
When 1 proposed to her she asked
me If was a new recruit"
What did she mean?''
"She wanted to know if I had ever
participated in an engagement before
Chicago Record.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

1t shall be the duty of the road over
seers of this state to remove or cause
TO be removed at least once each wear
IN the public highways, all cookie burs.
sand-burs, burdOcks, sunfowers. thistle
and such other obnoxious weeds as NAV
be injurious to the best interests of the
farming COMMUNICATIONS Statutes
This seems to be observed about as
well as the prohibitory law.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
MRS. NoRTHINGToN DEAD.
Poison Taken Monday Does Work
She Intended.

Emporia, Aug. 18.-Mrs. Julia c:
Northington died from the effects of
poison taken with suicidal intent. She
was despondent over separation from
her husband, DIR. Samuel NOrthington,
and financial affairs. She had lived
here since 1879 and was prominent in
church and society circles Her rel
atives live in North Carolina and Ten
nessee and are prominent and wealthy.
She died in the house where John R.
Walxup formerly of Topeka, was pOis-
oned by Minnie Wallace Wa1kup.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Gold imports have been $95. .21O, ,526
during this year up to July 81, as
against $7,167.OS5 for the first seven
months of 1897. while our exports of the
precious metal during the same period
Of time have been only s7,72S, ,1s5, as
compared with $50, ,559.O71 for seven
months Of last year.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
Carroll Coming Home.

Lawrence, Aug. 1s.-Brigadier Gener-
al Henry Carroll, who was wounded at
the battle of Santiago, telegraphed his
be home the last of the week A pub
lie reception will be rendered him by the
citizens of this city. General Carroll,
although it was thought at the time
that his wounds would prove fatal, has
recovered to such an extent that he
has asked to be assigned to active du-
ty again by September l.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

The war revenue tax was voted for
the purpose of redeeming a, prospective
issue of S1OO. .OOO, 900 in treasury notes.
The notes were not issued and any Dos
sible necessity for them has passed. No
provision was made, however, for stop
ping TIE tax
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Kansas. City Star: Webb McrTau is
the best thing that ever happened for
the Topeka lawyers, and away down in
the fat notes they give him the glad
hand. They glare at him and cry from
the housetops that he is a very bad
man, but that only stirs up the insur-
ance presidents, and new cases come
more freely
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
HoLroN's RIVAL FAIRS.
Two Attractions Will Occupy the
Boards This Month.

The following is a Topeka dispatch
in the Chicago Chronicle:
From August 80 to September two
rival county fairs will hold the boards
at Holton. Flaming posters advertis-
ing rival attractions are being circu-
lated over the country today. The
Holton Driving Park association and
the Jackson County Agricultural as
ISOLATION have grounds one mile apart,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Not satisfied with the fact that the
war was fought to a successful terni-
nation inside Of four months with re-
markably small loss Of life in battle,
some people are loud in their COM
plants about the way the affair has
been managed.
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MURDERERs ARE HELD.
Baldridge and Jent Killed Delozier
With Ball Bat

Ga1ena, Aug. 1s.-webb BaIdridge
and Earl Jent were bound over in the
sums of $4,000 and Sc, 900 respectively.
They are charged with the murder of
Henry Delozier, who elm bed over the
fence to get his small boy out from
ball game at Empire. He was knocked
over the head with base ball bats by
Baldridge and Jent.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
Found a BAD Bible.

Emporia, Aug. 1s.-Mrs. NJ. A. Bible,
living ten miles north of this city, has
divorce against H. ]. Bible, alleging ex-
treme cruelty.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
esWHERE DIRT GATHERS, WASTE Rules
GREAT SAVING RESULTS FROM THE USE OF
SAPOLIO

Paul Jones Decatur, Perry and F'arra-
gut. What a laurel wreath of ever
lasting glory for one single act in the
great drama of Warl
But down in the hold, twenty feet
below the surface of the rolling pillows,
in Ominous darkness relieved only by
the light of Pickering lamps, no sounds
save the drOne of the engine, the creak-
ing of the hull and the swash of the
lashing waves came to tell aught of
but the soul of ValOr to inspire such
menl No place for them on fame's
eternal camping ground. Nothing but
the self-same spirit of Jim BludsOe to
keep her nozzle to the bank till all
but himself were safe on shore.
The man with his hand upon the
valve and his keen ear intent upon the
warning bells, the men, griny, sweat
ing, blackened, furiously piling coal. into
the yawning, roaring furnaces-neither
knowing when the dread explosion
would come that might send them, torn
to fragments and scattered upon the
four winds, to their fearful DOOM -tuSSS
were the real heroes of the Merrlmac.
They knew there would be no lasIlng
reward for them, no glorious heritage
which thew could transmit to their chill
dren. no renown such as would envelOp
the leaders at ThermOpylae, at the AL
amo. or the cool and daring Lieutenant
on the bridge above them TO tnem IL
was duty, plain ana simple, hunlple @ anu
obscure with the full knowledge that
the reward must be the consciousness
of d11tv well performed. No substantial
promotion. only a feeting notoriety, no
nointfnp to the way where glory waits
All honor say we, to the intrepid en-
giDaar and the firemen of the Merri-
noac1 Long may their memories be pre-
served bv their countrymen! All honor
- non whose only reward is the con-
seriousness of duty performed!
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

After seeing what excellent fighting
the American soldier does on American
food, perhaps European governments
will withdraw some of their objections
to the products of this country.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

In selecting peace commissioners the,
president began in Ohio and journeyed
westward. He is headed in the right
direction to strike an abundance of
good material
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

charges criminal libel Gaines severe
ly criticised Norris administration Of
his office recently and alleged violations
of the law in conducting state cases
and the libel suit is the result.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

The Indiana health authorities have
come out in favor of cremation, which
they cordially recommend to the people
of that state
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
HIS HEAD SHOT OFF.
A Woman Solicits Funds to Bring
Sons Body From Cuba

Emporia, Aug. 1S.-NIrs. Harsh, a
widow of Neosho Rapids, was in this
city today, soliciting funds with which
to bring her dead son, Louis Harsh,
from Cuba Louis Harsh was rough
rider, and he was killed in the battle
of La Qnasina. His head was shot off.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

In making promotions for disting-
uished service to the country, the gov
ernment should not overlook Miss Helen
Gould
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
Miller President at Emporia.

Emporia, Aug. 18.-The trustees have
announced the election of Rev. John c.
Miller of Newton, as president of the
college of Emporia, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Rev. J. D. Hew-
itt
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Reports from Manila seem to point to
Dewey as the real commander of the
department of the Philippines. Dewey
did this and Dewey did that. Where is
Merritt
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

With so many submarine boats in
successful operations, the discovery of
all that remains of Mr.. McGinty may
be looked for at any time.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Whitelaw Reid's name is said to
stand at the top Of the eligible list of
persons to take charge of a
cabinet portfolio.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Dewey has opened up one end of the
Manila cable. 1t now looks as though
he might have to go to Hong Kong and
open the other end.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

The time has now arrived when thai
$25. 900 will be worth more to Spain thar
would be Aguinaldo's head.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Nobody has yet complained that
Dewey has caused the government any
annoyance by asking for reinforce
ments or instructions.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

AS a result of the last war, campaign
orators will not be compelled to go bach
a generation for oratory material.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Reports from Porto Rico indicate
that all it lacks of being a garden OF
Eden is a snake.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Uncle Sam will now return his gun
and powder horn to their place over the
door
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

The st. Louis Republic suggests that
Aguinaldo be turned over to Russia.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Is it about time to think Of changing
Yankee Doodle to Yankee Dewey?
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18
Sues d. N. Gaines for Libel

Abilene, Aug. 1S.-Ex-State Superin-
tendent Gaines, now editor of the Sail
ma Union, was sued here by County At
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

wood county. These fish have been
bred for years by Colonel Bowersock
and a peculiarity of them is that they
have no horns. All this is vouched for
by Fred Vandegrift of the Kansas City
Star who has made a study of Colonel
BOwersock's catfish farm below the
Lawrence dam.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

The woman's Relief Carps will go to
c,incinnati via Santa Fe's special
tII-oIIeh train which will leave here on
SaI San+ember s Round trip ticket from
here costs only $l6.lO
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Governor G. W. Click is losing some
fine blooded cattle by blackleg.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Santa Fe Route dining cars are equip
ned with electric fans.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

H. P. Myton. formerly of Garden City,
is now the agent of the Uintah and GU
ray Indians in Titan.
Farmer A. w. Smith will be candi-
date for the legislature.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-08-18

Ed Greer has taken charge Of the
Winfield postoff1ce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-18
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Among the arrivals from Carrollton yes
terday was Mr.. A. .. Hale.
Mr.. S. G.. Lang of Sandersville was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. C. P. Cottinger was a visitor in
Savannah yesterday from Charleston.
Mr.. T. W. Miller and Mrs e. T. Miller
of Augusta were in the city yesterday.
Mr.. e. T. Judd of Beaufort was among
the South Carolnians in the city yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Lawton of Linay,
s. c., were in the city yesterday, guests
at the Screven
Police Sergeant Henry Lingg returned
to the barracks yesterday after a weeks
vacation. lie did not leave the city, but
enjoyed his time at home.
Mr.. j. P. Merrhew, superintendent of
the Savannah Cotton Exchange, returned
yesterday from a few weeks vacation,
which he spent at Lithia Springs. He is
greatly improved in health and speaks in
glowing terms of the resort. Mrs. MerI1-
hew will remain at the springs for some
time.
Private Samuel w. Parnelle of Company
NJ, Second Regiment, Georgia Volunteers.
who has been home a week on a sick
leave, is improving rapidly but will not
be able to get back to his company for a
week or more He was in the hospital at
Tampa for four weeks, suffering with
measles and stomach trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-18
VIRGINIANs BOUND CUBAwARD.
May BE n Chance for the GeOrgians
to Go Yet.

May BE Chance for the GeOrgians
to Go Yet.
This evening a regiment from Virginia
will pass through Savannah on it's way to
Jacksonville. where it will become a part
Of the Seventh Army Corps, commanded
by Mai. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. The regi-
ment left Fredericksburg yesterday after
noon in four sections, over the Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad,
and from it, over the Atlantic Coast Line
to the Plant System.
This viii make twenty-three regiments
at Jacksonville. Four more regiments will
be needed, there being twenty-seven regi-
ments as the complete maximum strength
of a corps. The states represented are
North Carolina, South Carolina, Missis-
sippj, Louisiana Alabama, Texas, Mis-
souri,. Indiana, Illinois. Wisconsin, New
Jersey, Virginia, Iowa and the Second
Cavalry, including volunteers from Wyo-
ming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Idaho.
Georgia has no representation.
If a strong pull is made, it is possible
that one of the Georgia regiments might
be landed in this corps. and given an OPP
portunty to see service in Cuba. As the
first state of the South in population and
wealth and as the equal of all the rest in
prompt and patriotic response to the call
for troops, it would appear that Ceorgia
should be given some representation in the
army of occupation.