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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
THE PRESIDENTS LFrrER.

The letter of President Mckinley ac-
cepting the nomination for the presi-
dency Is reviewed by the Chicago Rec
ord in an editorial which in part is as
follows:
That part of President McKinley's
letter of acceptance which deals with
the problem of the Philippines divides
user naturally into two parasitic first
part defense of the administration
past course as one which it was Obliged
10 take in the circumstances. and the
second justification of the theory that
the position into which the trend of
events has brought the nation is one
which it will be impolitic and disastrous
to retire from in the way suggested by
Mr. Bryan As to the Republican policy
up to date, he takes the position that it
mas been logical and necessary deveI-
opment of the war with SPAIN Hav-
ing declared war, it was wholly proper
ne argues, to strike a blow at the enemy
IN the Philippines, and still more in ex-
having been sunk, what could have been
done with DeWey'S fleet, since no for
eign port was open to it2 Having Sc
cured the authority to say what should
be the future of the Philippines how
was that authority to be used, since the
Islands could not have been turned back
TO the mercies of Spain, and by general
consent 1t would have been unsafe To
leave them TO be scrambled for by the
nauons2 The Filipinos, having begun
what the president considers an IN
provoked attack upon the American
forces, what other course was there than
that of armed defense against them? In
short, it is Mr.. McKinIey's position that
the administration in taking its pres
ent course has been merely accepting
the responsibilities forced upon it and
he now asks his adversarieS at what
point they could or would have deviated
from this course had they been in CON
troll He maintains that those who SUP
ported the war with Spain and all those
who advised the ratification of the peace
treaty are really in agreement with the
Republican policy, and. having helped to
incur the consequent responsibilities
must continue to bear them.
The second part of the presidents ar
gument is nothing more nor less than a
denial of the practicability of Mr.
Bryan's proposal for the establishment
of protectorate. As Mr.. Mckinley
be responsible for the government of
the Philippines. with the sovereignty
and authority which enables us to guide
them to regulated liberty, law, safety
and progress, or whether we shall be
responsible for the forcible and arbi-
trary government of a minority, with
out sovereignty and authority on our
part. and with only the embarrassment
OF a protectorate, which draws US into
their troubles without the power of pre-
venting them?'' Regarding this policy
Mr.. Mckinley adds:
This would require an army and
navy far larger than is now maintained
in the philippines, and still more in ex-
cess of what viii be necessary with the
full recognition of our sovereignty. A
military support Of authority not our
own, as thus proposed is the very
essence OF militarisms which our OPP
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ponents IN their platform oppose, but
which by their policy would of neces-
sity be established in its most offensive
form"
This is a strong attack upon Mr.
Bryan's proposition in Its one weak
spot. Mr.. Bryan proposes to relinquish
the Philippines maintaining only pro-
tectorate, while the Republicans wish to
hold them absolutely. The president IN
defining the Democratic proposition
states it conversely. He suggests that
both parties in the last analysis propose
to retain the Philippines and the
troubles incident thereto, the one re-
tanning them by sovereignty and the
other by a protectorate. However con-
fusing this dovetailing of party policies
upon a common issue may be to the
voter, it at least serves to put the Re
publican position in it's best and strong
est light. Mr.. Mckinley declares that
sovereignty must be accepted as a re-
sponsibility Mr.. Bryan declares that
the real responsibility to be met is that
of doing right and taking the conse-
quences, whatever they may behave
the Philippines, establish protectorate
and bravely face the results
Inasmuch as the president takes pains
to declare that this nation ''holds Porto
Rico by the same title as the Philip
pines's it is a fair inference that the
general lines of the Porto Rican policy,
so far as practicable, are to be applied
in the Philippines.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
THE RELIEF TRAIN.
1t viii Pass Through Topeka
For Galveston Friday.

h H. Embry, general freight agent of
the Rock Island railroad in this city, re-
ceived the following telegram from ]. M.
johnson, third vice president:
49,. Chicago, Sept. II. 1900.
We will send a relief train, leaving
mere SIX p. m. Thursday September Is.
running on passenger train time with
supplies for Galveston sufferers being
contributions from Chicago people n
citizens of Topeka, desire to contribufe9
you can say to them that their contribl1-
lions VIII be forwarded free on same train
SuppilesA<should be consigned to sMayor Of
houston, Houston, Texas, for Texas sur
Ierers, and to be loaded in c. r. I e
ar brake cars and ready to go forvva rd
when train arrives in Topeka Your ca
may be hammered Topeka contribution to
Texas sufferers - -
The schedule for this train is being ar
ranged in the office of H. A Parker first
vice president of the Rock Island in Chi
cago, but has not yet been completed.
The train will consume about forty
hours on the trip between Chicago and
Fort Worth, Texas. About half this time
will be required for the trip from Chi
cago to Topeka That will make the time
for the train to pass Topeka about 2
o'clock Friday.
Contributions of food and clothing will
be acceptable car load may be sent
from this place, but it must be ready to be
sent when the train arrives
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
SAW LIZZIE BELL.
Rev. Charles F. Parhaln Says She Had
Attack of Insanity Before.

Chas. F. Parham, pastor of the Apos-
tolic congregation at the corner of
Fourth avenue and Jackson street has
returned from a two months evangelis-
tic tour of the eastern and New England
states by the way Of Winnepeg, Mani
toba
Rev. Mr.. Parham left Topeka in the
early part of June with w. F. Sanford.
who came here from Kansas City to in
terest Topeka people in the Bible school
at Shiloh. Maine.
After leaving here they returned to
Kansas City and continued the journey
east by stages. Mr. Parham spent three
weeks in study and as an instructor at
the Bible school Of Sandford's and has
just returned home from that institu-
ton.
He said to a State Journal reporter
this morning that Miss Bell, the Topeka
girl who ran away from the school was
well when he left Shiloh.
He also said: Tier mind did not be-
come deranged from the strain brought
about by study at the Bible and Mission
school at Shiloh. 1t is known to every
one who knew her several years ago in
Topeka, that her mind became unbal-
anced when she was about Is years old.
During the summer months at Shiloh.
school is not in progress. The time is
used by the male students in work on
the erection of additional buildings for
the institution and by the women stu
dents in doing the homework necessary
in an institution of it's size. Outside the
homework all the time may be devoted
to study, recreation or prayer just as
each person chooses.
Just before left Shiloh Miss Bell
said to me that she only wished that
there was more to do. That she wished
school was in progress or that there was
something else to occupy her time.
So it is thought that she has not en-
t1rely recovered from the first attack of
insanity and that her strange actions
may be accounted for in that manner"
Mr.. Parham gave brief review of the
incidents connected with his trip.
He said: Mr.. Sanford was called from
fashionable pulpit in New Hampshire
about seven years ago to the work he is
now engaged in. He first began his work
OF self-sacrif1ce by giving up his position
and walking from town to town and
preaching in school houses. After about
three years devoted to this work the
Lord in an audible voice commanded Mr.
Sanford to build the Bible school at
Shiloh. He began the work without any
money, but contributions came in and the
work went forward
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friends were taken to the scene or war.
He came back after getting some hard
knocks, and is satisfied with Missouri.
didn't ask the old man If he intended
trying to replevin the mules
II met a young man down in Fort
Worth who was worked by confidence
man, said a railroader just returned
from Texas They surely raise more
verdant crop of young men in Texas
than they do in Kansas. for dom
think Jayhawker could have been
worked as easily. The young man was
about 20 years old, and was a Swapping
big fellow He told me his story while
we were waiting for a train at Fort
Worth The boy lived over near Denl-
son and was on his way to Denver,
where he wanted to go on visit TO
some relatives. He had to come over to
Fort Worth to make connections Tor
Denver On the train before getting TO
Fort Worth he met a. well dressed man
who he described as looking like judge,
and fell. or rather was drawn, into con-
versation with him. 1t developed, as 1t
always does in such cases, that the
Judge knew the young mans folks, and
it also developed after the young man
had told his destination, that the judge
was going to Denver. The judge hnaily
admitted that he was a relative OF the
superintendent of the Denver & Fort
Worth railroad, and said that If it was
not that his dear relative was out or
town he would secure the young man
a pass; but as that was Impossible, ne
would get him a half fare ticket, as he
was well enough acquainted with the
other officials to do that This was nuts
for the green young Texan, so when the
train stopped at Fort Worth he gave
his friend a $40 gold piece with which
hotel together where he was to await
the return of the judge. 1t took him
half a day to tumble, and when saw
him he was waiting for train TO take
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
NOT LESS THAN 5000
And Number of Dead May Be
Double That Number.

Dallas. Tex, Sept. 12.-No competent
authority in Texas today estimates the
dead at Galveston under 5000. Fears
are entertained that the number may be
double those figures within a week from
the finding of bodies in heretofore I'M
known localities. Deaths from sickness
and unavoidable neglect are also occur
ring and liable to multiply. An epidemic
is almost sure to start from the filth and
animal matter that is beginning to de-
cay. Disinfectants by the car loads are
being shipped from the larger towns to
Galveston. The big ice companies OF
Dallas are today loading trains with
ice destined to Galveston, which can not
reach their destination earlier than to-
morrow.
REFUGEES IN HOUSTON.
Houston, Tex, Sept 12.--Noon-The
loss of life at Galveston is now conserv-
atively estimated at 5000, while many
believe that from 5000 to 10000 people
have persisted.
Refugees from Galveston continue to
arrive here and the homes and public
buildings of this city have been thrown
open. The work of relief is being carried
on rapidly and thousands of dollars and
supplies have been contributed Hood
1ums have crowded all relief trains and
boats carrying supplies to Galveston and
it has been found necessary to put a
guard over all relief expeditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
LOOKS LIKE FUSION.
Triune Forces Trying to Unite on One
Ticket in Colorado.

Denver, Colo, Sept 12-A1l night the
conference committees of the state con-
ventionS of the Democratic, Silver Re
publican and Populist parties of Colo
RADIO were in session at the Brown Pal
ace hotel, and though numerous runners
f1oated around the corridors, at no time
was any definite information given out
as to the progress made. That fusion
would be the ultimate outcome was not
doubted, but on what basis it would be
secured was question. The Demo-
cratic party will receive the greater
number of officers but with the many
rival Democratic candidates for gov
ernor and aspirants for the other offices
it is regarded as among the possibili-
ties that one of the other parties may
secure the head of the ticket.
When the Democratic convention was
called to order its conference commit
tee reported that there was little pros
pect of reaching an agreement. 1t was
announced that the conference commit
tees of the Populist and Silver .Republi-
can parties wished to appear before the
Democratic convention The necessary
permission was given. Thomas NJ Pat
terson presented the latest proposition
of the Populists and Silver Republican
parties, as follows:
Democrats to have governor, auditor,
two electors and one regent; Silver Re
publicans, supreme judge, treasurer, Su-
perintendent of public schools, one
elector, and one congressman Popu-
lists, lieutenant governor, secretary OF
state, attorney general, one elector one
regent and one congressman He made
a strong plea for joint action of the
silver forces
He was followed by Senator Teller.
who aske that his party be treated
fairly. but declared that whatever ac-
ton this convention took he expected to
vote for the Democratic candidates for
president and governor.
Ex-Governor Alva Adams followed
with a strong speech in favor of fu-
sion, creating a whir1wind of enthusi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
FORTY Three SHOT
Negroes Executed by Order of
Court Martial.
One Had Twenty-Three Fingers
i'm His Pocket.

Dallas, Tex, Sept. NV. H. Nc
Grath, manager of the Dallas Electric
company, reached Dallas today. direct
from Galveston last night He said:
Vandalism at Galveston has been
horrible. The most rigid enforcement of
martial law has not been able to sup
press it entirely. Adjutant General
Scurry's men have arrested a. hundred
or more negroes; forty-three Of these
were found with effects taken from dead
bodies, and were tried by court martial.
They were convicted and ordered shot
one negro had twenty-three fingers with
rings on them in his pocket
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
pnrNTEn PARAGRAPH3
IFrom the Chicago News.l
he says least who talks most.


She says least who talks most.
The butcher is joint proprietor
Fools acquire wisdom and loafers so
to work tomorrow.
When man looks in a mirror he
knows how it is himself.
The nation that produces the most
marriages is fascination.
A woman with scrawny neck doesn't
approve of decollete gowns
The memory of a past happiness is a
wrinkle on the face of time
When a man gets ratified he PROBABLY
has a screw loose somewhere.
Prosperity sends the balloon up, but
adversely pulls it down again.
The individual who uses his tongue for
a weapon is apt to use his feet for de-
tense.
He who talks too much viii hear
many things of himself that are not
very complimentary.
1t is easier for a person to bear. all
the misfortunes of his neighbors thah
a single one of his own.
If there is any truth in the axiom;
1.-THE better the day the better the deed,
then all real-eState transfers Sholllo De
made on Sunday.
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The school teachers are about the only
class of paid workers who have not
asked for shorter hours. If not for their
own sake, it is remarkable that they do
not make such demand for the sake Of
the children Both teachers and pupils
put in too many hours, especially so in
schools where children are required to
do work at night in addition to that per-
formed during the day. Under the pres
ent system it is not to be wondered at
that 1t takes so many years for the chill
dren to graduate from the primary
schools. They are kept tired all the
time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
BOWMAN HILL SCHOOL.
Campbell House Will Accommodate
Primary Grades.

The city board of education has leased
Mrs James CampbelTs property on the
northwest corner of Tenth and GARFIELD
avenues and is putting the house in shape
to be used for a school for the children
of Lowman Hill in the first and second
grades. The partitions between the rooms
upstairs have been removed and four
rooms made into one. The rooms down.
stairs will not be changed on account of
the several freplaces already in the
house.
The building can be made to accommo-
date only the first and second grades I'he
children in the other grades will be divid-
ed between Euclid Clay and Potwin
schools. The desks and blackboard have
not yet been put in place. but all arrange
ments will probably be made so that the
building may be occupied on the opening
dav of school.
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QUAKER REFLECTIONS.

TFrom the Philadelphia Record.1
Even a red-headed man hates to get
bald
A plausible speech does not always
get applause
Even the campaign orator realizes
that money talks.
The iceman is seldom noted for his
freezing politeness.
The mortgage is always looking for
somebody to give it a lift
The average woman pays more atten-
tion to price than to value.
Marriage may be a failure, but that
doesn't interfere with a woman's curl
osity.
When a young man is presented with
a farm he should learn to cultivate ms
1t has been noticed that the girls who
say they just love to go out in the rain
invariably have pretty hosiery and neat
ankles
Mrs. De Tanque-'When you start
drinking you never know when you have
enough. Mr.. De Tanque-'When I've
had enough I'm lucky to know any
thing"
HOaX-"I was at the Sk1n0lnIS 10 olu-
per tonight, and there were Is at the
table. That's bad sign" Joax-'Yes ;
it looks as though someone might die
of starvation"
First Theatrical Manager-'T thought
you were going to put on The Winters
Tale and now you are billing 'Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" Second Theatr1-
cal anager-ssYes; 1 didn't like the
name of the other piece. 1t sounded two
much like frost"
The child Of the professional huInorist
was gazing at lump of ice from which
vapor was arising. "See father 1t said.
Even the ice is hot" well, run out
in the hall and you can see the ice
COOLER YEARLY replied the professional
humorist making a note on his cuff
The Joys of life too often take their
flight;
AlasI how soon they change to pain
and sorrow.
How mirthful is the wine we quaff to-
night,
How sad will be the headache of to-
morrow
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STEAMERS SAFE.

st. Joseph, Mich, Sept. 12.-The
steamer Lawrence reported lost in last
nights gale arrived in port here at 1
o'clock this afternoon. At 2:5O O'Clock
today the overdue steamer City of Erie
was sighted twenty miles down the lake
As far as could be made out she was
all right. A steamer, believed to be the
overdue Northwest, was closely follow
ing the City of Erie in.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12
BROWNE TO LEAVE.
Coxeyite to Inhict himself on Other
Communities.

Carl Browne leaves Topeka tonight for
fresh fields in which to labor in his
personal interests as a candidate for
United States senator. Brownies list of
dates, prepared by himself are as fol-
lows:
Thursday, Fulton, Bourbon county.
Friday, Mound City.
Saturday, afternoon and evening,
Pleasanton.
Monday, next week, Devon.
Tuesday, afternoon and evening, Fort
Scott.
Wednesday, Harding.
Thursday, Kansas City.
Friday, Rosedale.
Saturday and Sunday, Armourdale.
Monday, Olathe, afternoon and even
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

The county officials and employees have
purchased three very fine and servicea bic
wedding presents for County Clerk Wright
and his wife. which will be presented to
ding trip in Colorado. The gifts are a
silver tea set, a carving set and a mantle
clock. The clock case is hand-painted
china.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

It may not amount to anything but
truth should be maintained Under
Democratic administration Uncle Sam
sold bonds, but under the present Re
publican administration he is buying
British, Russian and all other bonds
that may be offered.-St. Louis Star.
IF the above were true, everybody
would be asking where Uncle Sam got
the authority to buy bonds of foreign
countries
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LOCAL MENTION.

Mr. and Mrs W. E. Seguine are the par
ents of a daughter, born September IL.
Mrs. L. X Mills sent five bushels of
potatoes to the police matron for the old
needy poor.
The preliminary trial of Marion Leon
ard. the young man who was arrested
for forgery, was to have been held in the
city court today, but was postponed until
Saturday.
Chas g. Hood has resigned his position
with o. A. Keene, the druggist, and will
enter the Kansas Medical college on his
third year.
The marshal of Kingman was in the
city today with j. Griscol, a deserter from
Fort Riley, whom he was taking back to
that post
The Commercial club will meet in a reg
ular session this evening. General E. J.
Harrison, government road expert, will
address the members on the subject of
good roads. An urgent invitation is ex-
tended to all business men of the city to
be present whether they are members of
the Commercial club or not.
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The local fight among New York DEM
ocrats should be encouraging to Mr..
Bryan. They will have no time to de-
vote to the consideration Of national
politics, and therefore may reasonably
be expected to vote the head of the party
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Send Messages Free.

Superintendent Payne, of the Postal
company at Kansas City, notified the
Topeka office this afternoon that the
company would transmit messages free
concerning relief work at Galveston
from regularly organized relief associa-
lions and from individuals in worthy
cases.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

The war in the Philippines is now
given about two months more to run.
Administration organs say it will end
with the reelection of President Nc
Kinley. Considering the rate at which
troops are being sent over there. the pre-
diction appears to be well founded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

ST. Louis Star: Sweden now wants to
borrow $4,000. 900, and offers the loan to
the capitalists of this country. OF course
the farmers of Kansas can take the
whole amount
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

The haste to get out of Pelxin which is
being displayed by some of the powers
may be due to the near approach of
Count Won Waldersee.
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Mrs. Thorpe's new store room is now
poor children who want to go to school
who will depend upon their clothing COM
would do as Mrs. J. P. Lewis did yester-
day in the gift of half-worn clothing, not
a poor child would have to stay out OF
school this winter.
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Mr.. Olney, who has been a Democra
all his life is being classed with tn
hoppers since he came out for Bryan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

The National party waited till all the
others had adopted platforms and then
met and framed one in OPPOSITION to the
entire bunch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-12

This is the day that Boss Croker names
a ticket in opposition to the one recently
put up by Boss Plat.
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asm. An effort to renew the conference
was carried almost unanimously, and a
recess was taken
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The other powers seem to have little
more faith in Russia than they have in
China