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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
MAMMOTH SYNDICATE.
Banking House of J. P. Morgan Be-
eind Steel and Iron Trust.

New York, Feb. 14-Wall street re-
ceived today a practical confirmation Of
the report current for some time that it
had been decided to consolidate the
Troy Steel works, the Bessemer Steel
works and the Rensselaer, Iron works
with a capital of 81, ,000,0 600.
The banking house of J. p. Morgan &
Co. will probably finance the consolida-
ton. 1t is said that 1t is proposed to
erect at once ship building plant in or
near. this city. The total output of the
Amalgamated companies will be about
go, 900 tons of iron and steel a year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
BIG SALE OF STOCKS.
The speyer Syndicate to Purchase
Pacific Improvement Shares.

New York, Feb Alt is stated that
the Speyer syndicate, which includes
Coils P. Huntington, is negotiating for
the Pacific Improvement company
shares held by the Crockers and the
Leland Stanford estate. The holders of
the stock amounting TO about $4,000
shares, have agreed to sell al a stipu-
lated price it is said Each of the two
BLOCKS will bring between $5.00000 and
Sc. 600 600,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
Twenty Men Buried.

Joliet Ill. Feb. 14.-One workman
was killed, two badly injured and sew
eral others slightly hurt today by the
collapse of the heavy sheet iron roof
covering the cast house of the Illinois
Steel company's plant here Twenty
workmen We're buried in the debris
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
Burlington Dividend.

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE directors of the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad
today declared a regular dividend OF
115 per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
No Quorum.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 1.-THE house
and senate met at II O'Clock this morn
ing. Both houses lacking quorum ad-
journed to meet at IL o'clock tomorrow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
Weather Indications.

Chicago. Feb. 14.-For Kansas: Cen
orally fair Thursday, preceded by snow
in eastern portion tonight; colder in
southeast portion; brisk to high north
erly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14

Confined on Sixth Page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-14
AGAINST BUCKET SHOPS.

tContinuea on sixth Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
ATTACKS BY FILIPIN0s.
The Activity of the Tagalogs Near Manila
Continues.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Manila, Sept 26.-On Monday night
vigorous insurgent attacks were made
upon the United States outpOsts in the
district near Zapote bridge, Las Pinas'
Paranaque, Bacoor and linus, twelve
miles south of Manila, the scene of the
fighting last October. 1t is estimated
that the rebels numbered four hundred
and they were armed with rifles. The
inhabitants took refuge in the churches.
The Americans have since energetically
dispersed the enemy, killing and wounding
fifty.
A party of scouts belonging to the
Twenty fifth United States infantry
landed on the island of Samar, the in
habitants and insurgents fleeing to the
mountains. They met with but Slight re-
sistance. and burned a town.
1t is reported that an American scout
ing party discovered a body of insurgents
in the province of Nueva Ecija, two
skirmishes ensuing, in which twelve of
the natives were killed. Similar brushes
have taken place near Indang and Slang
in Cavite Province, and near Iba and
Subig in Zambles Province the Ameri-
cans having two killed and three
wounded.
Advices from the Island of Leyte say
that General Molica's bands have been
scattered and demoralized by Major
Henry T. Allen, of the Forty third in
fantry, who has vigorously pursued the
insurgents into the mountains, captur.
ing many and taking a quantity of mon
cy, rifles, ammunition and stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
CON6ER NOT INSTRUCTED
The Changed Situation May Neces-
state New Instructions.
WAITING TO LEARN THE POWERS PLANS
As War Will Doubtless Follow Their Refusal t,
Negotiate With China, Washington Thinks
itHas Done Wisely Ordering
Troops From Pekin.
(By the ASSOCIATED Press.l

Washington, Sept. 26.-One belated dis
conditions N Pel1in on the 21st instant
was made public today. 1t is apparent
that our Government is again in waiting
attitude after having made the important
move toward a reduction of the American
troops in China announced yesterday.
General Chaffee had not received the de-
rartment's instruction when he sent his
message made public today, but without
doubt now has it in hand. His offer to
escort Ii Hung Chang was in conformity
with the expressed purpose of the State
Department to facilitate in every proper
manner the journey of the Chinese vice.
roy to Pekin. Still, it is now regarded as
Just IS well that the offer was declined
and the responsibility for Lis safety left
with the Russians.
The instructions to Minister Conger to
establish relations with Ii and Prince
Ching is still held up here. 1t is begin
ming to appear that the purpose of the de-
lay is to ascertain more clearly the plans
of the powers in whose interest, as well
as in our own. Mr.. Conger was to endeavor
to bring about negotiations for settle
ment. If it shall appear that there is a
disposition on the part of any considera
BILE part of them to reject in advance the
we'll meant efforts of the United States
Government to bring about a conference
and negotiations in which they could par
ticipate on ecual terms with our own
Government, with the purpose Of termin-
ating the Chinese difficulties, then Mr.
Congers instructions may require recast-
ing. 1t might be regarded as useless for
him to arrange for meeting of the pow
ers with China. which the former do not
care to attend, owing to entirely different
purposes from those animating the United
States, and there probably is no DISPOSE
ton to subject our minister to humiliation
by fiat failure which might be antici-
pated.
1t also is possible that the news rela-
tive to the advancement of Prince Tuan
to a position where he might influence
the negotiations is regarded as worthy
Of attention. and that our Government
may delay proceedings as long as he
stands in the way. The State Department
has not been officially informed of Prince
Tuan's promotion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
HOWARD SMILES COOLLY
In His Cell Writing to His Wife He
Breaks Down.
HOWARD HAS BEEN A MOUNTAIN FEUDlsT
In the Clay County Baker Howard Feud Hs
Killed George Baker and Was Sus-
pected of Having XII led Tom
Baker as Well.
(By the Associated Press.)

Frankfort, KY, Sept 26.-James B.
Howard, who has been on trial for the
past ten days charged with being princi-
pal in the assassination of William Goebel
was found guilty today, the jury fixing
his punishment at death.
The fact that the jury had deliberated
all of yesterday afternoon without a ver-
dict led to the belief that it was hope
lessly divided and this fact made the YER
dict shock to Howard and those who
hoped for his ultimate acouittal
Howard did not lose his composure
when the verdict calling for the extreme
penalty of the law was read in the crowd
ed court room. He glanced at his attor-
neys who sat beside and smiled, but said
nothing. After the jury had been dis
charged Howard was taken back TO the
Jail, and here for the first time he be-
trayed emotion. He called for pen and
paper and wrote a long letter to his wife,
during which tears coursed down his
cheeks. He was joined later by his at
torneys, who spent a good part of the
day in conference with him in regard to
filed tomorrow. and other matters iii COLI
nection with the case.
W. Fl. Culton, who is under indictment
as an accessory to the Goebel murder
and who gave damaging evidence against
both Howard and Caleb Powers, was re-
leased on bail this afternoon and his
case was continued until the January
term. His bond was fixed at $4,000 and
his brother law, E. E. Hogg, of Owsley
county, and ]. f. Halcomb and John
Johnson, of Jackson county, became his
SuretieS.
Howard and his friends are very bitter
in their denunciation of witnesses, who
it is charged, were in the conspiracy to
murder Goebel and who have since been
manufacturing testimony against others
in order to obtain immunity for them
selves.
Jim Howard, as he is commonly
known in the mountains. is a strikingly
handsome man, A years of age, and would
be one of the last to be pointed out by
stranger as the man on trial. He
had the record, however, of being the
leader of the Howard White faction in
the Baker Howard feud in Clay county
in which numerous lives were taken. He
had killed George Baker and was sus-
pected of the assassination of Tom Ba-
ker, who was killed after the same fash
ion as Goebel, and Howard's friends
believe that these facts had very
much to do with the making of the ver
dict sentencing him to the gallows.
The trial of Henry E. Youtsey, of New
port, will be called next at Georgetown
next Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
WAR SEEMS IMPENDING.
And Washington Considers the Decision to
Withdraw Our Troops Justified.
(By the Associated Press. }


Washington, Sept. 26.-It is believed
that General Chaffee being at Tien Tsin
has by this time received the instructions
cabled him yesterday relative to the re-
duction of hic force in China If he re-
turns TO Pekin to execute the order it
will be Monday at least before he can be-
gin the movement toward Tien Tsin 1t
is thought here that with view to pre-
venting any possible misunderstanding he
has acquainted the military representa-
tives of the powers at Tien Tsin OF the
projected withdrawal of the American
fotces. This is deemed more necessary
because of the possibility Of the appear
ance of Field Marshal Won WaIdefsee at
Taku or Tien Tsin at any moment It 1s>
desirable that the change of the status OF
the American troops shall have taken
place before he appears on the scene.
The rapid movement of events IN emma
toward actual and formal war. which is
regarded as certain to follow refusal on
the part Of Germany and some OF the
other continental powers to enter into
negotiations for a settlement with China,
is regarded here as justifying the decl-
sion of the State Department to Withdraw
the American troors, now that the pur-
pose for which these troops were sent INTO
China has been accomplished.
AS to the military plans already laid
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
ELECTION BILL AGREED ON
By the Kentucky Democratic House Caucus.
Provisions of the Bill.
(By the Associated Press

Frankfort Ky, Sept 26.-The Demo-
cratic House caucus has at last agreed
upon an election bill which provides that
the State Board shall consist of one DEM
Ocrat and one Republican and State off
GER They shall appoint the county boards
one of two from each party. and from
lists submitted they shall also appoint an
umpire, This will give the Democrats a
majority in each county beard, but the
boards shall have only ministerial power,
except as to questioned ballots. 1t is
said that the Democrats in the Senate will
readily accept this compromise.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
Texas Rivers Slowly Falling.
(Bv the Associated Press

Dallas, Texas, Sept. 26.-All reports to-
day indicate that the lower Brazos and
Colorado are falling slowly, except at La
Grange. where the water IS reported to
have risen "a feet since yesterday and is
still rising slowly. There is no confrma-
ton of the report that Menardville, on the
Upper San Saba was swept away Men
ardville has no rail or wire communica-
tion.
At Dallas the Trinity River has fallen
one foot in the last twenty-four hours, but
is still dangerously high, and the indica-
tions are Cor more rain.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
Launching of the Decatur.
(By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Sept. 26.-The torpedo
boat destroyer Decatur, one of the largest
vessels of it's class in the navy, was
launched this afternoon at the William
r. Trigg Company's shpyards here in
the presence of several thousand persons.
There were no ceremonies save that
Miss Maria Ten EyclI Decatur Mayo, of
Norfolk, a direct descendant of Commo
dore Stephen Decatur, after whom the
vessel is named smashed the customary
bottle of champagne across the bow of
the vessel, at the same time saying in
loud tones: Il christen thee Decatur"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
SECRET ORDERS TO EARL Ii.
1t is Said He is Directed to Attempt to Recar-
ture Pekin.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, Sept. 27.-(Thursday, Ais a.
M )-The Chinese question is again in the
phase of discussion of the stability of the
European concert and the likelihood of
Germany finding it convenient to modify
her aggressive attitude. According to the
Yokohama correspondent of the Daily
Mail. Japan assents to Germany's propo-
sal, but at the same time strongly urges
that there should be no prolonged delay
in the negotiations. The same authority
says that Janan would decline to follow
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
TUAN PREMIER OF CHINA.
Other Prominent Anti-Foreign Chinese Are
Honored Also
Continued on third page. J

Washington, Sept 26.-It is stated in
diplomatic quarters that definite and Off
cial information has been received that
Prince Tuan has been appointed President
of the Privy Council in China instead of
Grand Secretary, as at first reported, and
that number of other Chinese officials
prominent in the recent uprising have
been similarly honored. The Chi
nese Minister has not been advised of
Prince Tuan's appointment, but he ex-
pressed the belief after calling at the
State Department today that the report
probably was true. The position of
President of the Privy Council is said to
be one of foremost Importance, similar
to that of Secretary of State or Premier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
NO SETTLEMENT REACHED.
Presidents of the Coal Roads Hold Confer
ence With This Result.
CBy The Associated Press. !

New York, Sept. 26.-All the Presidents
of the coal roads except President Oily
phant, of the Delaware and Hudson were
present this afternoon at conference held
in the office of ]. P. Morgan and Com
Dany Nothing could be learned from
Morgan and Company except the bare
announcement that "No settlement has
been reached in the existing differences
between the coal operators and their min
ers."
President Thomas of the Erie said prac
tically the same thing Presidents Fowler
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
CHARGES OF KIDNAPPING.
Innocent Men and Women Trapped and Forced
to Work With Convicts
(By the Associated Press }

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. discharges have
been filed with the prison commission of
Georgia by Solicitor J. w. Edmondson,
of Brooks county, against the McRee
convict camp managers in Lowndes coun-
ty, this State, in the form of affdavits
from prominent citizens to the effect that
the McRee Brothers have Kidnapped inno-
cent men and women and made them work
under armed guards for an indefinite pc
riod. 1t is charged that one practice of
the McRee camp has been to employ
"trappers" to arrest innocent negroes
passing through the county and without
the form of trial to imprison them and
put them TO work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
Diaz Elected Again.
(By the Associated Press }

Chicago, Sept. ga dispatch to the
Record from the City of Mexico says:
"Mexico's Congress last night declared
the result of the Presidential election
General Porfirio Diaz was unanimously
elected and will be inaugurated next De-
cember The President has entirely re-
covered from his recent indisposition. =
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
To Build a 1000 Spindle Mill.
(By the Associated Press

Alexander City, Ala, Sept. 26.-At a
meeting of the leading citizens of this
place, assisted by j. NJ. Lewis, of Balti-
more; D. L. Lewis, of Sycamore, Ala, and
Colonel w. H. Pinckard of Birmingham,
a company to erect a ten thousand spin
die cotton mill, was organized The com
pany is capitalized at $200,C00
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
Coal Creek Miners Win,

(By the Associated Press.)
Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 26.-The four
hundred striking miners of the Coal
Creek Company returned to work today.
The wage scale demanded by the miners
was acceded to.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
AS A COURTESY TO ROOSEVELT.
Bryan Asks That His Picture be Removed from
Lincoln Windows October Q.
(By the Associated Press }

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 26.-Before leaving
for Nebraska City this evening, Mr. Bryan
in note to the press requested that his
political friends remove his pictures from
the windows on October End as a matter Of
courtesy to the Republican candidate for
Vice President, Colonel Roosevelt, who
visits the city on that day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
Found Thirteen Guns.
(By the Associated Press.l

(By the Associated Press.)
London, Sept. 26.-Lord Roberts reports
that General Hamilton found at the Croc-
odile River. near Hectorspruit, thirteen
guns, including several lost by the Brit
ish. They were mostly destroyed
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
Losses by Texas Floods.
(By the Associate Press.)

Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 26-Losses
caused by the storms and floods in va
rious sections of the State since the Cal
weston disaster are estimated at 81 ,00O,-
00O The rivers are still rising
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27

Rome, Sept. 26.-The Pope at st. Peters
today gave benedictions to 10000 pilgrims.
With the invited guests the total number
present was 3O.GO0 The Pontiff was in
excellent health.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
TWILL BE CLOSE, SAYS STONE.
Both Parties in Illinois and Indiana Must
Work Hard.
(By the Associated Press.

New York, Sept. 26.--Ex- Governor Stone
was at the Democratic headquarters tor
day, coming direct from Chicago. In his
opinion the contest in Illinois and In
diana will be so close as to require the
best efforts of both parties.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
A REIGN OF TERROR.

London, Sept. 6.-(Thursday)-Th
Times prints correspondence from Niu
Chwang declaring that the Russians have
killed indiscriminately between fifteen
hundred and two thousand Boxers and
Chinese civilians. men. women and chill
dren, both inside and outside the walls
The correspondent adds that from all
sides come reports of the violation of
women, and that the Russians are carry
ing out policy of the destruction of
property and the determination of the
people in Kai Chau. Nearly all the viii
lagos have been burned and the inhabi-
tants killed. For some days, the corre-
spondent declares, the soldiery and Cos
sacks have been allowed to do what they
like, and he thinks the annexation Of
Manchuria IS intended.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
WHAT BRYAN THINKS OF 1T.
No Justification For Violence Ali Should Have
Fair Hearing.
(By the Associated Press.)

Nebraska City Neb., Sept. 26-Being
shown a telegram to the effect that
Theodore Roosevelt was assaulted at Vic
TOR, Colo. by band of hired ruffians to-
night, Mr.. Bryan wrote the following
statement:
''From what l know Of the people Of
Colorado. I am not willing to believe
without further evidence that they denied
to Mr. Roosevelt or to anyone else fair
hearing. If it proves true that he was
mobbed or in any way interfered with /
am sure that it was not the work of any
political organization. There can be no
justification for q resort to violence in
this country. and those who resort to it
injure the cause which they represent"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
DETECTIVES ON GUARD.

Denver Col, Sept. 26.-The following
message has been received in this citys
THE Roosevelt train will pass through
Victor tonight on its journey to Pueblo.
Several detectives with Winchesters
guard the train"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27
ULTIMATUM sToRY FALSE.

London, Sept. 26.-The British authori-
ties discredit the report that Germany
will present an ultimatum to China and
intimate that it was probably concocted
at Shanghai with the object of causing
friction between Germany and Great
Britain and thus delaying united action.
The officials of the German Embassy
declare the "ultimatum story to be alb
SOIuteIv oroundIoSS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-09-27

down they will remain unchanged, it is
said here. If the belligerent power or
powers seize upon Pekin, the American
Minister will still remain there and Gen
eral Chaffee's legation guard will stay
with him. but take no part in the war
The power in possession can find no valid
objection to the presence of this legation
guard.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1900-11-29
DE Los ESTADOS UNIDOS

En Nueva York Sc ha celebrado un
concurso para conceder un valloso premio
la mujer que tuviese los pies mas boni
tos. Los iueces no debfan yer las caras
nj los cuerpos de las eeponentes, sino solo
sus txtremidades ibferlorea.
Al tfacto todas las que aoudjeron al
certamen Sc colocaron sentsdas detras do
evsdas mamparas, por debajo de las
cu4les del .bsn asomar los pies excIusi
vamente.
La seforits Maria Doodly ol t1vo ell
primer premio, que oonsietfa en- un pie de
GRO con grueso dlsmAbte.
La for favorita del Presidente No
Ka'ey, es ell olaver iojo. Con tai mott
vo alguien sc 10 sugirio al Senador Han
na, como emblema de la camptfiA ! repu-
bioaua 81 Ssnador 10 acept6. Ds modo
que, en- 10 sucesiyo en- vez de bC tones en-
Ell cjal de la levlta, los partldarios de Mac
Kinney ussrs n cl4veles.
La policfa secreta h dtten;do en-
B stcn al empIeado del Primer 6anco ma
cioaal De NV York spellIdado A bord
S. e acusa de un def .lco por valor de
100 600 dOiIdrS
Abord dice que ell susodI h B .nco
preseutsba al uOtico balances f4isos y
por ESQ hguran en- ell"s partidas que
reslmcnte no txi.ter. Hay qaienes ven
aIgo de cierto en- as man fesLaciones del
detsnido.
Sc dice que uro de los puntos del
mensago de Mr.. Nc Kinley en- la prtxi
ma legislature, SO r,f4rira la cOnstruc-
zion de diez barcos de guerra para
rtforzsr la escusdrs.
En- los E.tados Uuldos ha proiu
oi 10 yIvislml impression la sctitui de- les
pnug. noiouales cub ,uos no admitiendo
que 10. generates w oi LIE les impon-
gan su- oonoejos.
Ell aoorszado X ntu-ky que 90 di
rige Smyrna paso sutes de aysr al fren
10 de la isla Gambia.