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Nottingham Curtains.

ports on the rivers and literal of China
should remain free and open to trade
and to every other legitimate form of
economic activity for the nations of all
countries without distinction, and the
two governments agree on their part
to uphold the same for all Chinese ter
11tory, so far as they can exercise in
huence.
IL-Her Brfttanic majesty's govern
ment and the imperial German govern
ment will not on their part make use of
the present complication to obtain for
themselves any territorial advantages in
Chinese doIninions, and will direct their
policy toward maintaining undinninished
the territorial condition of the Chinese
empire.
The United States have heretofore
made known their adoption OF both these
principles During the last year this
government invited the powers interest
ed in China to join in an expression of
views and purposes in the direction of
impartial trade with that country, and
received satisfactory assurances to that
effect from ali or them When the re-
cent troubles were at their height this
government, on the Bird of July, once
more made an announcement of it's pol
Icy regarding impartial trade and the
integrity OF the Chinese empire, and had
the qualification of learning that all the
powers held similar views. And since
that time the most gratifying harmony
has existed among all the nations con-
cerned as to the ends to be pursued,
and there has been little divergence Of
opinion as to the details of the course to
be followed.
1t is therefore with much satisfaction
that the president directs me to inform
you of the full sympathy of this gov
eminent with those of her Brittanic
majesty and the German emperor in the
principles set forth in the clauses of the
agreement above cited.
The third clause of the agreement
provides:
'IIL-In case of another power max
ing use Of the complications in China. in
order to obtain under any form what
ever, such territorial advantages, the
two contracting parties reserve to them
selves to come to a preliminary under
standing as to the eventual steps to be
taken for the protection of their own
interests in China.
''As this clause refers to a reciprocal
arrangement between the two high
contracting powers, the government of
the United States does not regard itself
as called upon to express an opinion in
respect to it. have, etc,
JOHN HAY"
A similar note, mutatis mutandis, was
addressed on the same day by the sec
rotary of state to the imperial German
charge d'affairez
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TRIED SUICIDE.
Lanes Murderer Tries to SmOth-
er Himself to Death.

MarysviIle. O., Oct sL-Rosslyn H.
FerTell, who was last night found guilty
OF murder in the first degree. without
recommendation to mercy, attempted to
commit suicide in the after part of the
night by smothering himself to death.
He wrapped the bed clothing tightly
about his head and turned on his face.
When his purpose was discovered the
guards pulled the clothes off while Fer
rell fought to prevent their removal
Judge Melhorn has adjourned court
until Friday morning, when he will hear
arguments on motion for new trial,
which the defense will file today
News of the verdict was not broken
to the prisoners motheT until this morn
ing. She collapsed and a physician had
to be summoned. Miss CostiOw, to
whom F'errell was engaged to be mar
ried at the time he murdered Express
Messenger Lane, was Frustrated
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
CHAMBERLAIN'S MOVES
Are Closely Watched by People at
Home and Abroad.

New York, Oct 51.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says:
Mr.. Chamberlain again is under obli-
cations to his enemies for magnifying
the Importance of everything he does.
French suspicion pursues him to Gibral-
tar and Malta, and invents all sorts of
insidious schemes and intrigues in ex-
PLANTATION of what is in reality a holiday
journey for rest and recreation. Eng
lishmen laugh at the idea that Lord
Salisbury has sent him as an emissary
from the foreign Office to investigate the
condition of Morocco and the strategic
value of Ceuta, or that the admiralty
has armed him with a rowing commits
sion to investigate the relative import
ance of Mediterranean naval stations
At the same time his unvarying success
in exciting suspicion abroad and COM
manding the attention of his enemies in
England is proof of his power and infiu-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
HE Is A TERROR.
French Estimation of MI. Joseph
Chamberlain.

New York, Oct. 31.-Mr. Joseph Cham
berlain, secretary of state for the col
onies, has arrived at Gibraltar, says a
London dispatch to the journal and Ad-
vertiser. He had a conference with Sir
George White, the governor, and in
spected privately the Notifications. H
M. s. Caesar was there to meet him and
to convey him to Malta His son Austin,
a lord of the admiralty, accompanies
him.
A Paris dispatch says: Suspicion of
Secretary Chamberlain and his Mediter-
ranean trip is increasing. LIE Figaro
calls him the terror of peaceful govern
ment.' LIE Journal says that Mr.. Cham
berlain with his son and Sir George
White, the defender of Ladysnith, are
at Malta to study with the governors OF
the naval stations in the Mediterranean
the exact condition of the British naval
forces and to take into account the COM
parative forces of France
lie Matin says: "Chamberlain's visit
to Malta will probably be extended to
Marseilles to synchronize with Krugers
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ence There is a strong feeling of chau-
vinism even in sober-mfnded England.
but the press is under self restraint and
does not encourage it by indiscreet ut
terances. There is deep distrust Of
France, and a firm conviction among
men of influence that England must al
ways be on guard against her The
opinion has been constantly expressed
among military men during the last ten
days that the agreement with Germany
was not aimed against Russia but
against France and that its effects have
already been witnessed in the abandon
ment Of offensive preparations for well
coming Mr.. Kruger at Marseilles and
Paris and in the expulsion of SipidO.
These vagaries of judgment are not re-
flected by the English press, which, IN
der the wise leadership of the Times,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
BUDDHIST PROPAGANDA.
The Sect is Planning Great Things In
Japan.

Tacoma, Wn., Oct. 31.-According to
Yokohoma advices, the Buddhists of
Japan are making great efforts to cele-
brate the beginning of the new century
by active missionary work. The recent
arrival Of some sacred relics from Siam
was made the occasion of an eXtraordi-
nary demonstration Of devotion to their
faith. The roads over which the relics
were borne were covered with cloth,
which was afterwards sold in small
pieces at more than ten times its value
realizing over $1,000 yen They propose
to collect 100000 yen and to erect a
grand building as a repository for their
treasures. After this has been done they
and education.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
SAYS IT'S LIE.
Grover Cleveland Vigorously Denies 8
Published Statement.

Princeton. n. J.. Oct. 31-Ex-P President
Cleveland, being showed a publication in
the Philadelphia Times today purporting
to be an interview with him, said:
THE whole thing from beginning to end
is an absolute lie without the least found
alton or shadow OF truth. I have never
uttered word to any human being that
affords the least pretext for such a men
dacious statement have already tele-
graphed the Philadelphia Times to this eff
feet
The utterances ascribed to ex-President
Cleveland IN the publication referred to
embodied an expression that there would
be "a landslide for Nj Bryan the morn
ing after election" Mr.. Cleveland was
quoted as naming certain dement's work
ing in favor Of the Democfatic candidate
and discussing Mr.. Bryan as an orator
and IS an efficient eampaigner.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
COAST LINE SURVEY.
Government Employees Return From
Work in Alaska

Victoria, B. c., Oct. 31.-The United
States coast survey steamer Macarthur
has arrived here en- route from Alaskan
points to the sound. The vessel left Sc
attic September 6, on her work of max
ing chart corrections and revision of the
coast line. A pilot took her as far north
as Cape Spencer, at the entrance of
Cross sound, which is a point where
Nome point craft taking the in-shore
passage, have to veer off into the open.
The vessel called in at Muir Glacier. She
entered the bay at night, being one of
the few ships to get within sight Of
the glacier this year. On leaving the bay
she found that she had to force her way
through thick ice, which had formed
during the short time she was in port
She reports that sailors are again en-
deavoring to consolidate. The owners Of
two-thirds of the schooners have agreed
to pool their interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
CONGRESSIONAL CHANGES.
What Effect the New Census Returns
Will Have.

New York. Oct. 31.-The announcement
of the population Of the United States
made BY the census bureau. says a
Washington special 10 the Times. has
started Speculation about the effect on the
apportionment for members OF congress.
The Increases or decreases in state rep-
resentation depend on the feeling Of a con-
gress which IS yet to be elected. IL is
quite certain, however. that several states
will lose one Of them Is Nebraska. which
has gained only 1000 population. AM
other is Maine. which has gained only
80. 900. Nevada shows a falling of ia pOp-
uation, but Nevada is safe, for she has
only one congressman now and can not
have less.
The greatest gamer under the conser-
vative estimate Of an increase of 200 900 10
each representative would be Pennayl-
vania, which would gain three congress-
men, bringing her number up to 81. New
York would gain two, reaching a total OF
30. Kentucky, Maryland South Carolina
and virginia would each lose a congress-
man, Whlch would not be offset BY the
gain OF two IN Texas. Maine and Yer
mont would each lose "a congressman.
though Massachusetts would gain one IL
linois would gain one, making her repre-
sentation "a OF the other great middle
state, Indiana, Ohio and Minnesota Wcu' 4
each lose one. while Michigan Iowa and
Wisconsin would neither gain nor lore
Nebraska would lose one and New Jersey
would gain one. These would be- ire
only changes. The apDortionmenf would
add eleven to the representation and sub
tract ten, leaving a net gain OF one
There is hardly any doubt that the new
appOrtionment would not be made on any
basis less than 10000
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AMERICAN REPLY
To the Note Announcing Anglo Ger
man Agreement.

To the Note Announcing Anglo Ger
man Agreement.
Washington. Oct. S1@The state de-
partment made public today the British
German agreement respecting the main
tenance of the open door, and terri
torial integrity of China, with the an
swer of the United States government,
sent in duplicate to each Of the prfn-
cipals to the agreement. Mr.. Hay to
Lord Pauncefote:
Department OF State. Washington,
October %, 1900.
'Excellency: I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of your note of
the 23rd Of October, enclosing the text
of an agreement between Great Britain
and Germany relating to affairs in
China. which was signed in London on
the 18th inst. by the Marquis of Sails
bury and the German ambassador on
behalf of their respective governments,
and inviting the acceptance by the
United States of the principles recorded
In that agreement. These principles:
Tt is a matter of joint and per
manent International interest that the
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arrival He hopes to call forth some
ugly incidents so as to enable him to
speak i'll of France, perhaps to make
him popular in England"
La. Patrie says: THE announcement
of the proximate arrival of Cham ber1aln
at Malta is causing uneasiness, even in
Italy, the alleged friend of England
Chamberlain treats this Italian land of
Malta as a simple crown colony, which
ought to be AngIicized in language, Gus
toms and commerce and entirely de-
prived Of italian character. Then the
italian in Malta will be worse off than
the italian in the United States"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
SUGAR IMPORTS
Break All Records This Month q
Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Oct. 31.-The imports of
sugar at this port during the month of
October eclipsed the record for any cor
responding period in the history of the
port. More than $4,000 tons of raw su-
gar have been delivered on the wharves
of the sugar rehneries since october /
The arrivals have been nine steam
ships from Java and the far east and
three full rugged American sailing ships
from the Hawaiian islands. Enough ma
terial has been delivered here to insure
the running on full time throughout the
entire winter Of the local refineries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31

Chicago, Oct. BID. H Louderback, Of
Chicago, left last night on his way to
London. where he is to take charge OF
the Charing Cross underground railroad,
in which Charles T. Yerkes and other
Chicago and eastern capitalists are inter-
ested- He viii be the personnel repre-
sentative in London of the American syn
dictate and will assume the direction Of
the work as soon as he arrives there. Mr..
Louderback was selected to go to London
because of his long experience in the
planning, promoting and building of street
elevated systems in Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
Two Churches Unite.

Edinburgh. Oct. s1.-The formal action
of Free and the United Presbyt erian
churches decided upon yesterday at the
joint meeting here of the Free Church
assembly and the United Presbyterian
Synod. was contaminated The ministers
marched from their respective halls to
the Royal institution, from whence they
proceeded to Waverley Market and held
the first meeting OF the United Free
church of Scotland Large crowds wit
messed the procession
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
WILL FIGHT ON.
Gen. Botha Declines to Consider
Peace Overtures.

London, Oct. S1-A belated dispatch
from Pretoria tells of the failure of the
British negotiations with General Botha
for the surrender of the Beers. Botha
received General Paget's flag Of truce
courteously and admitted his defeat. but
said it was impossible to treat for sur
render as long as any burghers wished to
continue the war.
President Steyn was more irreconcilable.
He refused to even see the bearer of a
flag of truce.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31
Rest and Health to Mother and Chnd

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
BY MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHIN0, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN. CURES WIND collie and IS
the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by Druggists in every part OF the world
Be sure to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Booth-
ing Syrup and take no other kind TWen-
ty-6ve cents a bottle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31

We put certain chemicals
together, chemicals which have
a known result. We make no
immoderate claims for them,
and we confidently expect them
to do what we say they will do.
Ayers Hair Vigor will make
hair grow.
Miss Moore, who's the post
master at Welchburg, KY, put
this letter in her mail the other
day:
"Last summer my hair was tbia and
short and was falling out pEofusely- 1 theo
began using Ayers Hair Vigor. ano two
bottles of it gave me beautiful and glossy
hair. Ny hair Is now over yard long.
and my friends all wonder what has made
Il SO thick and heavy
Now that the secrets our
we suppose her friends will
stop wondering.
J. c. AYsR CoMpAwv,
Practical Chemists, LOvsn, No.
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Aye. HsS Vir-
AyrsChsrsy Pss=.I
AJer Csa.ss.s
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Everybody reads the state Journal
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Ayers Ssr1sPsrilia
AvG's PJls
Agus Cure
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
A COMPLICATED QUESTION.
The Desperado's Mean Trick on His
Widow.

For a Western town, which was
father Wild and woollg than otherwise.
fne was very presentable woman ia
manner and attire, and when she came
INTO the lawyers Office and said she
had some important business for him
10 handle for her he felt that he had
struck q rich lead.
Well, madam" he said. when he
had seated her comfortably ana Fixed
himself 10 listen If you will tell me
the nature OF your business shall be
glad TO give you the best advice and
service at my command"
ITS about some money that my hus-
band left she said for q beginning.
is he dead?"
YES. sir; I'm Bill Nellton's widow"
The notorious-excuse me. madam
the celebrated desperate who killed
so many men?"
THE same one"
did he leave much of q fortune?'
"a good deal for me. About Sl0.-
co.,"
"A very snug little sum, am sure.
smiled the lawyer with a yearning
smile.
But It isn't mine altogether she
explained.
why not2"
That's what / come to see you
about. Perhaps Il Is mine"
Tell me the particulars"
We'll. it's this way. You see, when
! married Bin was poor and had no
home, and 1 married him because he
had money and | thought there was a
good chance of my getting Il. for, you
know, Bin went around with his life
ia his hands all the time He knowed
never married him for love. but he
didn't care about that so long as
would marry him. He said he was
likely to go any time with his boots
on. and was willing for me to marry
,ain, but he wanted me TO marry q
better man than he was, and he made
q viii leaving me everything on con
dition that ] would marry the man
that killed him. That suited me we'll
enough. because / knew there wasn't
ANY less desirable man for q husband
Than Bill was. so | agreed 10 Il IN
writing. Then Bill went II TOO strong
and got the Sheriff after him for
shooting o man without provocation.
end the Sheriff had been an old beau
OF mine. and Bin didn't Ike the looks
OF things. and what did he do when
ho was close pushed but shoot him
self"
"Ohl" exclaimed the lawyer. stnr-
tied by the suddcnuess OF the tale.
and he done II Just to spite me-
whlmpered the widow, "for with that
signed agreement Of mine along with
the viii, what was I to do2 That's
what I've come TO see you about.
can't very well marry the man that
killed Bill and II marry anybody else
m going to lose $4,000. AT least.
that's the way It looks on paper I'm
tired of being a widow. but I'm not
$4,000 worth tired, and / want you
10 tell me the law ON the situation.
AT last accounts the lawyer was
knee deep in lawbooKs looking up
/. authorities Free Press.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
TIE RESEMBLANCE.
Why He Was Reminded of the Great
Webster.


A story is told of a member OF
congress, who enjoyed the reputation
of being able to drink more whisky
without showing it than any other
man in the house.
One day he visited q barber shop
for the purpose of getting his hair cut,
and was ministered unto by a colored
artist, who made two or three at
tempts at discourse on different sub
Jects, finally remarking that his Gus
toner was by no means the only dis
tinguished man who had occupied that
particular chair.
Il suppose not" grunted the con-
gresham.
There was Daniel Webster, sab, ("
said the negro, starting in on the
shampoo. He done sot in this chair
dozens Of times"
indeed" replied the customer.
You remind me very much of him,
sab"
I'm what respect?" asked the states
man, waking up. In the shape Of my
No, sab"
In my manner of speahng?"
mo, sab"
In what way, then, do / resemble
the immortal Daniel?"
In your breff, sab. Boston Herald.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
Just What He Needs.

What in the world did you buy that
piece Of land for?" was asked of the
visionary citizen who suddenly de.
cided to take up his residence outside
the city. "The soil is unproductive and
sour"
Good Your Judgment confirms my
own. IF the soil is not sour myscheme
is a failure / propose to raise cucum-
bors and young onions that are picked
IN the growth. Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
WALTER WAS UPSET.
And the Car Conductor Made q
Error

Error.
II happened on a street car: perhapa
That was the reason the young woman
Waa telling it to her friends as they
rode on street car.
say girls said the girl with au.
burn hair, IN a voice which was aud.
bic even unto the rear platform. ''you
may talk about being embarrassed,
hut l will wager Studebaker matt.
nee against a chocolate that you have
never undergone anything that's com.
parable 70 Che agony | suffered this
afternoon.
You know, Walter called for me
to go to the Art instilute"-
How unusuall" broke In one OF
the listeners
Well continued the authenticated
one, Ignoring the Interruption. 1--WE
boarded an Indiana avenue car M
Thirty-hrst street, and when tho con.
ductor beloved out. Fare. please.
Walter showed q bin into his hand
and continued TO praise the landscape
/ finished last week. lie was inter.
rupted by the conductor, who. point
ing his finger at q little urchin seated
near us. said.
How old 10 hep"
Poor Walteri You know how cas-
ily he Is embarrassed. II you could
have seen him sQuirm in his seat and
blurt out, He Is not oursi"
And the worst of Il all was tina.
that sedate Miss Fay. who prldos her
self about her SAVIOR faire. was seat
Cd directly opposite us. and grinned
hideously. Chicago Journal.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
Unknown In His Country.

You have got q curious custom
here" remarked the educated heather
from somewhere in Central Asia, "oi
boarding up the windows of vacant
houses. Is it to show that they are for
rent?"
Not at ALL responded the native
American. 1T Is to keep the boys
from breaking the panes OF glass"
How odd!" unused the visiting
heather. Il do not remember that
ever heard the missionaries speak Of
that. "-Chicago Tribune
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1900-02-05
NO JoKE.
Net it is Appropriate for The Funny
Man.

Arthur Pue German, Jr., the son
of ex-United States Senator Arthur
Pue German, and Harry V. Bouic, son
Of State Senator William V. Bouic,
both have apartments at the Albany
Flats, in Baltimore. The young men
are close friends and are much to-
gether. A few nights ago Mr.. German
retired to his room earlier than is his
custom. Mr.. Bouic was called upon
by several mutual friends, and in
quiries were made as to the where
abouts OF Mr.. German. They were
told he had gone to bed. This was
a surprise to the callers, and they
Immediately began to discuss some
plan for playing joke on Mr.. Cor
man. It was suggested that it would
be a good joke for one of the num-
Der to enter Mr.. Germans room pre-
tending to be a burglar, thereby
frightening him so that he would ere
ate a scene.
Mr.. Bouicc was chosen to assume
the role of the burglar. With hat
closely pulled down and coat collar
turned up, he opened the door of Mr..
Germans room while his friends con-
gregated in the hall to witness Mr..
Germans fright. Mr.. Bouic crept up
steadily to the bedside of the sleeper,
and in doing so made a slight noise
which awakened Mr.. German. In
stead of yells from fright a good white
right fist shot upward and caught Mr..
Bouic on the right cheekbone. Mr..
Bouic went down like log. Mr.. Cor
man was on the point Of giving the
visitor more of the medicine, but the
friends, who had anticipated an en-.
tirely different scene, rushed in and
began telling Mr.. German that it was
all joke
While they were trying to explain
matters, Mr. Bouic was in dream
land. Ice water and stimulants were
brought into play and Mr.. Bouic was
restored to consciousness Baltimore
Sun.