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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
RESIST THE BISHOPS.
Episcopal Deputies Jealous Of Their
Rights.

Washington, Oct. 24.-The bishops and
deputies gave most of their time today
to reconciling differences between them
on the revised constitution, in antici-
patton of final adjournment tomorrow.
It disclosed much tenacity on the part
of the deputies to direct the affairs OF
the bishops. The question came up on
a conference report on article 1, which
recommended that the views of the
bishops, on the manner of choosing
on giving missionary deputies the right
to vote, be accepted. The report was
warmly opposed. Mr.. Francis Linde
Stetson Of New York, argued this was
a proposition to surrender to the bish-
ops the constitutional direction of the
house of deputies. The Rev. DR.. Nc
Kim, of Washington, also argued that
the deputies should control the organi-
zation of their own house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Insurgent Troops In the Phil
ippines Growing Desperate.
Supplies Are Becoming Scarce,
and They Have Had
NO PAY FOR MONTHS.
Leaders Promise Them the
Early Capture of Manila.
Newspapers Insist on Absolute
Independence.

Manila, Oct. 24.-Ths commission of
Spanierds sent here recently by General
Rios. Spain's chief representative in the
Philippines and governor general of the
southern portions of the archipelago, ar
ranged a temporary commercial conven-
tion. Accordingly inter-island traffic
was resumed, but it is now again inter
rupted, this time by orders from Gen
eraI Rios.
The steamer San Nicholas, which left
Manila yesterday flying the American
flag, was compelled to return by a Span
ish gunboat, whose commander offered
as a plea for his action that the crew
consisted of F'ilipinos, who might SNUG
gle contra band articles.
The San Nicholas, after reporting her
experience. sailed again, followed by the
United States gunboat McCulloch. The
insurgent steamer Muriola entered Ma
Mia harbor flying the insurgent flag,
which was promptly hauled down by the
Americans.
Yesterday the British consul at Ma
Mia convened a meeting of merchants
to discuss the commercial deadlock.
British capital to the amount of $780,
O00, 900 has been lying idle here for six
months. In the existing conditions
business relations with the provinces
have been in many cases directed suS-
pended. The meeting resolved to make
an urgent appeal to the British COVER
nor to endeavor to hasten a settlement
of pending issues. The attitude of the
insurgent troops has become very me-
nacing. Their supplies are growing
scarce and they are becoming desperate.
The leaders assure the troops who have
had no pay for months that they will
soon capture Manila.
The Filipino newspapers insist upon
absolute independence and denounce an
nexation to the United States or an
American protectorate with equal ener-
gy.
The American authorities, naval and
measures, although no immediate trou,
BILE is anticipated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
KILLED WHILE POSING.
With Her Arms About His Neck
Lover Shoots His Sweet
heart.

Omaha, Oct 24.-A lovers quarrel
ended in murder and suicide in the par
lors of a downtown photograper at noon
yesterday. John Melchert blew out the
brains of Lillian Morris and then his
own. They were standing before the
camera at the time, preparing to have
their pictures taken. She desired to
have their attitude one indicative of
love when the picture was made, and
was posing with her arms around her
lovers neck, when he suddenly drew a
pistol and slew her.
Melchart resided with his parents at
1880 West Madison street Chicago. He
had been in Omaha as an expert pho
tographer at the exposition Miss Nor
ris was a saleswoman and resided with
her parents. The two had been lovers
for four months, and, owing to his in
sane jealousy, had had frequent quar-
rels. One young man in particular Mel
ebert could not tolerate around his af-
fianced, and a week ago he told the girl
he would murder her if she ever noticed
this man again. Saturday night the girl
worked late, and, in going home, met by
accident the young man whom her low
ed objected to, and he accompanied her
home. Melchert is supposed to have
heard of this, and the tragedy result
ed.
several days ago to have their photo
graphs made and met by appointment
at the scene of the tragedy for that pur-
pose. Those who saw them meet
thought they were friendly. When their
turn came to go before the camera they
stepped from the large reception room
into the artists studio. They had been
conversing in q most friendly way for
half an hour. The artist arranged them
before his camera and stepped into the
dark room for a plate. A moment later
a shot was heard, a girl screaming, My
God. don't kill me- and before the
people in the next room could open the
door, three more shots and two bodies
60 1lirnc 70 the Aonr. told the story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
BUSINESS RESUMED.
Quarantine Restrictions Removed on
Traffic Through Memphis.

ST. Louis, Oct. 24.-AT quarantine re-
strictions at Memphis, Tenn, have been
raised and the Missouri Pacific-Iron
Mountain railway announces that the
sale of tickets to and through that
point Will be resumed at once. In addi-
ton the restrictions at Forrest City
Monticello, WilmOt, Wynne and War
rem, Ark, because of the yellow fever in
the south have been abolished and tick
cts to those points are again on sale.
Commencing today the same train ser
vice in and out of Memphis, as opera
ted by the Iron Mountain prior to quar-
antine restrictions, will be resumed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
STRIKE ON MIDLAND.
Crews Refused to Take Out a
Three Engine Train.

Colorado Springs. Col, Oct. A.-No
freight trains are running on the east di-
vision of the Colorado Midland railroad,
in consequence of a strike. The trouble
originated when a crew was called upon
to take out a three-engine train. The
men claim that the company made an
agreement some time ago not to run
three engine trains, and no crew would
respond to the call.
It is believed in railroad circles that the
trouble will be quickly adjusted. If not,
a general strike of the freight crews may
be declared. The strike now involves about
so men. The passenger business has not
been affected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
SPAIN is RESIGNED.
Expects to Yield Whatever is De-
manded Finally.

New York. Oct PA World dispatch
from Madrid says:
The Spanish dock yards show abso-
lutely no signs of renewed activity nor
the slightest symptoms implying the re-
motest idea of renewing the struggle
with the United States. The vessels
composing Admiral Camara's fleet are
dispersed with their crews reduced to
a peace footing, the majority of the Of
fcers on leave and the marines ashore.
The notion of breaking off negotiations
over the Cuban debt is regarded as alb
solutely preposterous and suicidal.
Even as to the Philippines by which
vastly greater store is set, it is taken
for granted here that Spain must in the
long run yield whatever the United
States insists upon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
MRS. BOTKIN WINS.
Court Decides That She is Not
a Fugitive From Justice.

San Francisco, Oct. 24.-The superior
court, five judges sitting en- banc. has
decided that Mrs. BOtkin, accused of
the murder of Mrs. John P. Dunning
and her sister, Mrs. Joshua Deane of
Dover, Del, is not a fugitive from the
justice of the state of Delaware. The
court holds that the flight from justice
must be actual and not constructive.
Mrs. Botkin was remanded to the Gus
tody of Chief of Police Lees, but date
and place of her trial will be set later
The decision was unanimous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
DIR. NANCY WILL RETURN.
Bridgeport, Conn, Woman Accused of
Murder Extradited.

London, Oct. 24.-Dr. Nancy Guilford,
the midwife of Bridgeport, Conn, was
again brought up on remand today at
Bow street police court.
Counsel for the prisoner, in the course
of the days proceedings said he wished
to deny the report that his client had
admitted her guilt. The effect of the
magistrates decision today is that the
prisoner will be extradited subject to a
delay of Is days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
SWEPT OFF A RAFT.
Accident to a Member Of Abercrom-
bie's Party

Seattle. Wash, Oct. 24.-Copper river ad-
vices say that while detachment of Can
tain Abercrombie's government surveying
party were crossing the Tonsina river heir
raft became unmanageabIe and was car
ried down the stream. One of the partv
Archer, from San Francisco, was swept
off by an Overhanging bush and drowned
All the provisions were swept away. The
party reached Toral in an exhausted con-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
STRIFE BROKEN.
By Company's Store Refusing to Give
Credit.

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. PA special
dispatch from PomerOy, Ohio, says:
The miners strike which has existed
since March is broken and the miners
organization is disrupted. The Pacific
mine started up today and the men are
scrambling to get in at reduced wages.
The approaching winter and the re-
fusal of the company stores to longer
give credit broke the strike.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Abilene Pioneer Dead

Abilene, Oct. 24.-Ex-NIayor A. S. Da-
wilson, for many years a city official
and clerk of the district court for four
teen years, died Saturday night, aged
about 20. He has long been prominent
in Republican politics and was one of
the earliest settlers of the town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Yel1ow Fever at Monterey.

Laredo. Tex, Oct. 24.-According to
latest advices from Monterey, Mex.
there are two additional cases of yellow
fever reported by DR.. AIcMeans who
states that his patients are afflicted
with black vomit A Pullman sleeper
from Monterey was stopped across the
river this morning and Monterey trains
will run only to New Laredo, Mex, for
he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Stabbed with a Bavonet

San Francisco, Oct. 24.-Chetwood of
Company I, First Tennessee, was stab
bed in the back this morning while in
saloon. ChetwOOd was on the provost
guard and was trying to arrest an un-
known Tennessee private when the lat
ter stabbed him with a bayonet Chet-
woods condition is critical.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
BUT ONE SAVED
Of 12 Persons on Board the German
Bark Satisfaction.

London, Oct. 24.-It has just developed
that the German bark Satisfaction sank
during the recent gales in the North sea.
The captain, his wife and the crew of nine
were drowned, being all on board except
a boy, who was saved.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
MERRITT WEDDING.
Will Take Place In London This
Afternoon.

London, Oct. 24.-Major General Wes-
ley Merritt, who was recently in com
mand of the United States troops at
Manila, will be married privately late
this afternoon, to Miss Laura Williams
of Chicago, who recently arrived here
from New York. The greatest secrecy
is maintained regarding the ceremonY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Gen. Correa Res ena

Madrid, Oct. PA cabinet council
was unexpectedly assembled last night
to consider the question of the re-
patriation of the troops and matters
connected with the peace commission.
It is believed that Gen. Correa, min
lister of war, has resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Weather Indications

Chicago Oct. 24-For Kansas: Threat
ening weather and colder tonight with
probably rain or snow fiurries; Tuesday
partly cloudy with colder in Southeast
portion; brisk northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
MARIA TERESA COALING
She Will Start for the United States
on Thursday.

New York, Oct. PA dispatch from
Caimanera, Cuba, says: The armored
cruiser Maria Teresa is coaling.
Repairs are so nearly completed that
a hundred Cubans of the working force
have been discharged. It is now ex-
pected that the Maria Teresa will start
for the United States on Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
CRUSHED BY HIS CAB.
An Engineer Killed by a Wreck on
the Southern PACIFIC.

Los Angeles. Cal, Oct. 24--The engine
on the east bound train of the Santa
Barbara branch of the Southern Pacific
ran off the track near Camulus station
and Engineer Davis was caught under
the cab and crushed to death. The
fireman on the engine was seriously but
not fatally injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Eight Inches of Snow.

Bozeman, Mont, Oct 24.-Snow fell to
a depth of eight inches within the last
"A hours, delaying threshing for some
time. It is the first heavy snow storm
of the season
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Irma's Grew Rescued.

Halifax, N. s., Oct. 24.-The crew of
the brigatine Irma, which went ashore
cued today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
NINE MEN DROWNED
By the Sinking of sIoop Near Cook
Inlet

Seattle, Wash. Oct. PA Post-Intelli-
gencer special from Sunrise City, Alaska,
confirms the report of the loss of a small
sloop and the drowning of nine men near
Cooks inlet last September. The men
drowned are:
A NJ. Adams. Bellevue. Pa.
- Bonner. Hope Church, Pa
Carson Payne, Portland, Ore.
- thinner. Pittsburg, Pa.
- Scott. ScOttsburg, Ill.
Frank Robinson, Santa Cruz. Cal
Chris johnson, Cook Inlet Alaska.
NJ Wolcott and son, Oliver Wolcott, VOL
colt, N. Y
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
GEN. MERRITT WEEDS.

London, Oct. 24.-Gen. Merritt and
Miss Williams were married at 6
o'clock this evening in the brides apart
ments at the Savoy hotel
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Women Killed bv a Train.

LeadvilIe, Colo, Oct 24.-While walk
ing on the tracks of the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad on heir way home from
church, Mrs. Cornelius Shea and daugh-
ter Margaret were struck by a passen-
ger train and almost instantly killed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Another Cold Snap

Might come, you better be prepared
Fill that coal bin. We've got all kinds
of coal. The Topeka Coal Co., First and
Jackson. Telephone 4S2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
hefore evervthine elge the humiIiation

before everything else the humiliation
of France"
comments is reflected by the Eclair,
which remarks: AN agreement regard
ing FashOda can be arrived at provided
Great Britain does not persist in asking
for the immediate recall of Major
Marchand. But as to an outlet on the
Nile, we have an absolute right thereto
and will brook no refusal
Anxiety on Change.
London, Oct 24.-The London and
Paris stock exchanges today opened
steady and with little doing. Operators
however are viewing the situation hope
fully, combined with anxiety. There
was no endeavor to press sales and the
tendency of prices was to be firm.
business.
Misunderstood Salisbury.
London, Oct. 24.-The afternoon news
papers here today discuss the report of
the French ambassador, Baron De Cour-
eel on the subject of the conversation
he had with the Marquis of Salisbury,
regarding the proposed French outlet
on the Nile, as being the leading feature
Of the Yellow book on the Fashoda
question issued yesterday by the French
government. The conservative organs
scout the idea Of the Marquis of Sails
bury entertaining the suggestion of sur
render of the Bahr-el-Ghazel valley to
the French and the Pail Mall Gazette
and the Globe suggest that the ambas-
sador misunderstood the premier, and
call on the latter to make some explain
alton.
The liberal and radical papers are not
displeased at the prospect of a cOmpro-
mise being arranged, and they believe
that provided Major Marchand is re-
called the dispte is susceptible to ar
rangement by which France will re-
ceiVe some satisfaction in the Bahr-el-
Ghazel district.
Ordered to Halifax.
Halifax. N. s.. Oct. 24.-The comman-
ders of all warships of the British
North American squadron have re-
ceived orders to mobilize at Halifax.
Significant Orders.
London, Oct. 24.-The British admir-
atty issued a number of significant or
ders this morning. The dock yards at
Portsmouth, DevonpOrt and Chatham
have each received instructions to pre-
pare six 30-knOt torpedo boat destroy
ers for commissioning so that they will
be able to put to sea in "A hours. Over
time hours have begun on the first-class
cruisers Europa and AndrOmeda, so as
to hurry them for sea service. Several
gunbOatS in the different dock yards
have been ordered to postpone until
necessary, reftting.
Finally the Cunard line and White
Star line have received from the admir-
atty an intimatiOn to hold their sub
sidiZed steamers in readiness for turn
ing over to the navy officials.
French Journals Urge Peace.
Paris, Oct. 24.-The Steele after urg-
ing peace, says:
France would hardly come off better
in war with England, than did Spain in
the war with the United States. France
would be better employed in developing
her colonies than in thwarting Eng
land"
The Autorite declares that France
ought never to have gone to FashOda,
adding: 1T was a stupid mistake and
now England calls on US to get out.
Well, it is no use talking we shall have
to get out, otherwise there will be war,
which would be madness"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
The Merchants' Federation.

An adjourned meeting of the Merchants
Federation will be held this evening, Mon
day, October "a, at Weber's hall, 43i KAN
sas avenue. All members should be pres
ent, as business of Importance to each will
be discussed-the uniting with the Com
mercial club, the rating book and other
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
The Angus ca is Safe.

gusta, which broke away from the steamer
Armenia Friday night, is safely moored at
Gardeners island, near Kingston. Ont.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
EMPEROR DEAD AGAIN

Shanghai, Oct 24.-It is reported
among influential Chinese that the en-
peror was made away with yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
France States Her case.

Paris, Oct. 24.-The newspapers here
to-day warmly praise the exposition of
the French side of the Fashoda ques-
tion presented by the minister of for
eign affairs. NJ Del Case in the yellow
book on the subject issued yesterday.
The Figaro says: IF the British gov
ernment rejects Frances moderate and
just proposals it can only be because
the government of Great Britain desires
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-10-24
Anxiety on Change.

London, Oct. 24.-The London and
Paris stock exchanges today opened
steady and with little doing. Operators
however are viewing the situation hope
fully, combined with anxiety. There
was no endeavor to press sales and the
tendency of prices was to be firm,
though the dearness of money depressed
business
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02
Of Crime.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 23.-The r
nival of crime inaugurated in Arkansas
several weeks ago continues without
abatement. At Paragould, Henry L.
Bramlet was asleep in his bed when
an unknown assassin crept into his
window M shot him, killing him in
stantly. There is no clew.
A terrible cutting ARRAY in which
two prominent farmers figured, is re-
ported from Carroll county. r. C.
Massey accused a neighbor named
Phillips of making derogatory remarks
concerning him. The men fought with
knives and Phillips was fatally
stabbed.
The d~ecomposed body Of a well
dressed man was found near Black
vile in Conway county. The head was
entirely severed from the body. The
body was identified and there is no
clew to the murder.
Alvin Smith, a young farmer, was
found near Mount Pleasant suffering
from a fractured skull. He died with
out regaining consciousness. :
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1898-09-02
HOPE FOR A DISPUTE
SPANS CHANCE TO BETTER
ITS CONDITION.
The European Powers" will
Take a Hand in the Peace Ne
gotiatiOns if Opportunity is
Offered Them.

Madrid, Aug. 23.-It may be of the
highest importance for the United
States government to define forthwith
it's intentions with regard to the Philip
pine islands n the Cuban debt. Those
are the questions upon which Spain
and America seem certain to clash in
the Paris peace commission. Disputing
over them threatens to make the ne
gotiations drag until Europe may seek
to thrust itself Upon the ~contending
"peacemakers" as an arbitrator. The
Madrid government is hoping for great
things from disputation.
Many who are familiar with interna-
tional affairs believe that if the govern
ment at Washington would state clearly
In dvanc the position it will take
on those points, the effect upon con-
tinental countries, and likewise upon
Spain itself, would be highly beneficial
to the American cause. For instance,
those persons says, Spain might re-
consider it's present intention to press
the Cuban debt upon the Paris COM
mission were it known hat the Ameri-
can members will be instructed not to
discuss the subject. If the Americans
ignore that debt, they argue, there will
be no way for Spain to shrink it's Jay
ment except by d%efaulting or repudiat-
ing it. 1t issued the bonds, Offering
Cuba as collateral without Cuba's con-
sent, got the money and spent it. If
Spain loses the security which was Of
fered and accepted, it will be an affair
for Spain and the b%ondholders to set
tie among themselves, unless America
takes it up in the negotiations.
Then Europe's chief interest in the
negotiations will feasibly diminish, GER
tain diplomats assert privately, If it is
made plain that the Philippine islands
will not be on the market. AS long as
the rivals for the control Of the far
east see a chance for getting any or
all of those islands by coercion, pur-
chase or otherwise, they will employ
every means of obtaining the coveted
possessions. If America ~announc that
it e to see that the islands shall
be free, either under a reformed gov
eminent by Spain, an American pro-
tectorate or otherwise, Europe, know
ing ones declare, will keep it's fingers
out Of the fire.