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The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13

IA ing the session it was VOted-to ap-
point a joint commission of five
Bishops, five presbyters and five
laymen to draw up and present to the
next General Convention a canon on the
subject of provinces as provided for in
article of the constitution, with sug
gested provincial grouping of the several
dioceses and missionary districts of the
church. The committee appointed con-
sisted Of the Bishops of Vermont, Fond
(du Lac Texas and Los Angeles.
Bishop Morris of Oregon was requested
to furnish the secretary with the manu-
script of his sermon delivered on the
opening of the convention. 1t is to be
printed and 1900 copies are to be distrib-
uted among the members of both houses
The House of Bishops also adopted an
amendment to title of canon 5: 1t reads
as follows: "If any minister of this church
shall declare in writing to the ecclesiasti-
cal of the diocese or missionary district
to which he belongs his remuneration of
the ministry of this church it shall be the
duty of the ecclesiastical authority to re-
cord the declaration so made, and there
upon, etc"
The Bishops decided to take up such
portions of the proposed revision of the
canon which they consider expressly ur-
gent at this time.
The House passed upon an amendment
to the constitution granting Bishops who
have resigned from infirmities old age
an honorary seat in their House
A committee composed of the Bishops
of Dakota, Delaware and Iowa was ap-
pointed to consider the matter of pro-
hibitive degree of marriage.
A resolution was passed to have joint
committee composed of five Bishops. five
deputies and five laymen to impose tn :
Board of Managers of the Board Oh Mis-
sions. The five Bishops appointed are
the representatives of Virginia. Central
Pennsylvania, Lexington and Washing
ton.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13

Swedish language. The committee con-
sists of the Rev. o. A. Jeffries of Mime
sofa, Rev. c. "A. Nybadh of Quincy, Pro-
fessor R. ]. Ely of Wisconsin and Pro-
fessor ]. F. w. Woodbridge of Mime
apolis.
The committee on elections reported
that it had examined into the petition of
Charles II. Smith of New York to be seat
ed as a deputy, and decided not to grant
his request. The committee was dis
oh
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13
APocRYPHA ADOPTED.

Rev DR. Grammer at this stage renewed his
motion 10 have the report of the committee
on the apocrypha adopted He asked to have
the rules of the house suspended So that he
might take II from the calendar.
BY n two-thirds vote of the house the reso-
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13
Music in the Park.

Following is lie programme that will be
rendered by the band in Golden Gate Park
to-day:
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13

the deputies at u for considerati ton of the
subject of Christian education.
message was received from the House Of
Bishops notifying the deputies of the adoption
of a resolution TO amend article H. section
of the constitution, making it read as follows:
Every Bishop of this church having juris-
dictior every Bishop cOadjutor and every
Bishop who by reason of advanced age or
bodily infirmity has resigned his Jurisdiction
shall have a seat and vote in the House of
bishops A majority of all Bishops entitled
to vote exclusive of foreign missionary Bish-
ops and of Bishops who have resigned their
Jurisdictions. shall be necessary to constitute
Quorum for the transaction of business
A second message from the House of Bishops
notified the deputies of the adoption of a reso-
luton for the appointment of a joint commit
tee of five BishoDs five presbyters and five
laymen to nominate board of managers of
the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society
and members of the Missionary Council, and
that they had appointed as their representa-
tives On such committee the Bls.hps of Mon
tana Central Pennsylvania. Lexington and
Washington and the Bishop Coadjutor of Vir-
ginia
REPORT ON MARGINAL READING
Rev DIR. Mann of West Missouri. from the
committee conference o.: marginal read
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13
APPOINTEES
TO CONTROL
MISSIONS
New Board Nominated
by House Of
Bishops.

~ T was a quiet day in the House of
Bishops yesterday. 1t being Satur-
day and extremely warm, the ses-
sion was shorter than usual Dur
ing the session it was voted to ap-
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13
CONVENTION
TO CHANGE
ITS RULES
Routine Business Is
Transacted by
Deputies.

T the outset of the morning
session of the House of Depu-
ties yesterday Chairman Lind
say read the names of the
joint committee to prepare a
translation of the Book Of
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13

HE session Of the House OF
Deputies yesterday morning
was a quiet one. The heat was
oppressive and the delegates
took advantage of the half
session to go visiting. The
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13

Delegate J. Perpont Morgan behalf of
New York seconded by a delegate from North
Carolina demanded that the vote be taken by
dioceses and orders. The vote was so taken
and resulted almost unanimously in the af
firmatfve there being only four clerical and
three Law votes in the negative.
A message from the House OF Bishops nOti-
fed the House of Deputies that it's message
had been received and that the prelates would
atteud the session at noon to discuss the sub
iect of Christian education
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-13

n n glorious weather the members Of
the General Convention of the Epis-
copal Church enjoyed a trip yes
terday afternoon around the Bay Of
San Francisco as the guests Of the
. Southern Pacific Railroad Company
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08

9 Washington, Jan. THE supreme
court today handed down an opinion
in several cases involving the right of
the secretary of the interior to with
draw indemnity lands along the line
of the Northern Pacific road. The
opinion was by Harlan and sustained
the practice of the department. since
1888 of not making withdrawal of
lands liable to become parts of the
grant.
The test case in the list came from
North Dakota, the title being Fred
Hewitt plaintiff in error, VS.. Emil
and Friedrika Schultz. The land in
question was settled upon by Hewitt
in 1882. But his proof Of settlement
was rejected on the ground that the
land had been withdrawn in 1873 by
the secretary Of the interior as within
the limits Of the Northern Pacific in
demnity. The railroad company then
sold the land to Schultz and his wife
and they entered upon possession Of it..
Hewitt Immediately began proceed
lngs to recover the land, which was
decided in his favor, reversing the su-
preme court of North Dakota.
The decision of the court supports
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
DEBATE ABOUT ENDED
House Agrees to Vote on Re-
apportionment Bill
Today.

Washington, Jan. THE animated
debate in the house on the reapportion-
ment of representations of the various
states is nearing it's close, it being
agreed today that the final vote would
be taken before the session closes to-
morrow.
1t was expected there would be a
sequel today to the exciting clash on
Saturday between Littlefield of Maine
and Hopkins Of Illinois, but the latter
made no effort at a rejoinder, but con-
tented himself with pressure Of his
measure towards final vote. He ex-
presses confidence that the bill bearing
his name will be passed tomorrow,
although there may be slight change
giving an additional member, each, to
Florida, Colorado and North Dakota,
bringing the total membership up to
$50.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
SUPREME COURT SUSTA|NS V|LAS|
Interior Department May Not Withdraw Public
Lands Liable to Become Part
Of Railroad Grant

the ruling of Secretary Villas, rem
dered in 1888, which decision has
since been held by the interior depart
ment.
The court stated that while it was
true that previous to that date the de-
partment has pursued an opposite
course, still the department. had con-
sistently held to its finding since that
time. At best, therefore, Justice
Harlan said, the contention of the rail
road people was one of doubt. Many
titles had been acquired, said he, since
the Villas opinion was rendered and
tia court did not think the secretary
should be reversed.
The opinion added: "The practice
Of the land department., if wrong at
all, can not be said to be SO plainly
wrong as to justify the court after the
lapse of SO many years in adjudging
that it had mlsconstruced the act Of
July 2, 1864. The order of with
drawal by the secretary, upon which
the title of the railroad company de-
pends. being out of the way, there il
no ground to question the title Of
plaintiff to the land in dispute.
Justices Brewer and Shiras united in
q dissenting opinion.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
FOR DIVIDING IDAHO
Washington Anxious to Secure
Northern Part of Its
Neighbor.

Spokane, WASH, Jan. PLANS are
being formed here to secure the an
nexation of the northern part OF Idaho
to Washington. State Representative
Lerr will bring the matter before the
Washington legislature. The purpose
is to add to this state the 'pan
handle" lying north Of the 46 parellel,
which is the southern boundary of
Washington. This would include the
famous Occur d 'Alene mining district
and the greater part of the Clearwater
gold fields. Northern Idaho has in
the past voted in favor of such legis-
lation.
1t is argued that southern Idaho
will not object because Of lack Of
railroad connection between the two
parts of the state, and especially be-
cause of the great expense resulting
from mining riots in the Occur
d'Alene district and two years of mar
tial law,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
The WIFE ACCUSED
Mrs. Richardson Charged with
Completely in Her Hus-
bands Murder.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Jan. IA special
to the Daily News from Savannah,
Mo-, says: The coroner's jury in the
case of Frank L. Richardson, the
merchant, who was murdered in the
doorway of his residence Christmas
eve, returned verdict late this after
noon charging that Richardson came
to his death from pistol shot fired
by his wife or someone known to her
and unknown to the jury"
The jury was out 55 minutes and
the verdict created profound sensa-
tion. The jury heard the testimony
of Mrs. Richardson at her residence
today. The widow lay in bed and
answered tie questions of Prosecuting
Attorney Boeher and the coroner inn
patiently. Once she exclaimed:
'When will you leave me alone?"
Mrs. Richardson was surrounded by
her own and her husband IS relatives
during the taking of her testimony.
She denied that she knew anything
about the murder, other than had been
told by other witness and denied that
she had any improper relations with
men whose names have been brought
into the case.
Mrs. Richardson was arrested at
her home tonight. She gave bond
signed by her brother in law, John D.
Richardson of Chicago, with S. Wells,
cashier Of che State bank Of Savannah
and her attorney, H. x. White, Of st.
Joseph. Her preliminary hearing is
set for January 16.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
K1TCHENER's REGRETS.
Knox Detachment Comes in Contact
with Beers.

London, Jan. 7-Reporting to the
war Office under date of January 6,
Lord Kitchener says: Yesterday
Darlington engaged DeLarey's and
Steenkamp's commanders at Naauw-
poort. The enemy was forced to re-
tire to the northwest. Our casual
ties have not yet been received, but
are reported slight. A Boer doctor
admitted that 20 Beers were killed or
wounded. Commandant Duprez was
taken prisoner.
lit appears from the reports of the
wounded who have arrived at He'll
bron that detachment 100 strong be-
longing to Knox's command came into
contact with superior force near
Lindley. I regret to say that Lieuten-
ant Laing, two other officers and Is
men were killed and two officers and
20 men injured. No details have
come from Knox of this action
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
GIVEN SAFE CONDUCT.

Washington, Jan. 7-The Turkish
government has furnished DR.. Thomas
Norton, who was appointed United
States consul at Harpoot, what are
known as travelling papers, constitut-
ing a safe conduct to enable the doctor
to proceed to his post. There is rea-
son to believe that this action fore
casts compliance by the Turkish gov
ernment with the request of the state
department. for a regular exequatur
for Norton
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
COLOMBIA AND VENEZUELA.
Relations Between Two Republics May
End in War.

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. Letters
have reached here from Panama
which say the relations between Col
ombia and Venezuela are much
strained in consequence Of the latter's
connivance with the assistance being
given to the 1evolutionists in the for
mer country. The activity of the
rebels, it is added, only restrains Col
ombla from taking warlike measures
against Venezuela, and even now
Colombian troops are being moved to
the border.
The rebels are still receiving large
supplies Of arms ana ammunition
through Venezuela.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
QUARTERMASTER ARRESTED
FOR CROOKED WORK.
HE ExACTED BRIBE MONEY
Compelled Contractor to Pay Him
For Accepting Material for
Government.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 7-Secret Service
Agent E. G. McAdams today arrested
in this city G. w. King, quartermaster
and supervisor of the government
work at Fort Morgan, Ala.
Captain King had, it is alleged, just
received $1,000 in bills from J. HI.
Hobson, contractor on the government
work at the fort. McAdams with a
local detective as a witness searched
the captain and found $1,000 in bills.
All the bills had previously been
recorded and marked SO that Nc
Adams was able to identify them.
Hobson told McAdams that this
was the second thousand dollars paid
to King by him.
|. King was taken before United States
Commissioner Ricraby for preliminary
examination. Hobson testified before
the commissioner that fol some time
he had been having trouble in carry
ing out his contracts on the buildings
at Fort Morgan, about so per cent of
the material furnished being rejected
as unsatisfactory.
About eight months ago, King said
that if Hobson made arrangements
with him he would not be so hard on
him. The amount named by King
was S., 900 and as failure on the con-
tract meant ruin, Hobson agreed to
pay $4,000. King said he would ac-
cept that amount, as he had caused
him loss by being too hard on him.
Hobson paid King $500 in October
and the same amount in November
and 81 900 today.
Captain King was bound over in
the sum Of $4,000.
King refused to make statement
Hobson told Secret Service Agent
McAdams that after he had begun
paying King the latter was much easier
upon him and that some of the ma
terial first rejected had been allowed
by the quartermaster to be used. It
is said the government has had infor-
nation on the case since the begin-
ming, but until now it. has not been
able to obtain evidenced justifying an
arrest.
King is volunteer officer. He en-
listed at Dubuque, Ia., in 1898, receiv-
ing an appointment as captain and as
sistant quartermaster He served in
Porto Rico during the war, superin-
tending the loading and unloading of
transports. He was assigned to Fort
Morgan in April last He has a wife
and two children and has been we'll
received here socially. He is said to
have well-to-do relatives in Iowa.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
CHINA BACKS OUT.
Refuses to Sign Joint Note Of
Powers.

Pekin, Jan. THE reports that the
Chinese court had instructed the Chi
nese peace envoys to refuse to sign
the joint note Of the powers to China
is confirmed. The court referred to
the objections Of the southern vic
eroys, which are the same as the court
have. Prince Ching, however, in
formed the court that it was too late
and reply from the court is expect
ed shortly
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
PAPER MILL BURNED.

Little Falls, Mimi, jan Tho
Hennepln paper mill burned early
this morning causing q loss Of $75, 900
or more. Insurance $68, 600. The
pulp mill was damaged. The fire was
FIRST discovered in small wood room
between the two mills.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
DUBOIS NOMINATED.

Boise, Jan. IA joint caucus at 8
O'Clock this morning nominated Fred
Dubois for the United States senate
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
GOOD AS ELECTED.

Harrisburg, Jan. 4-It is now stat
ed that Quay has fully 1877 votes, the
number necessary to elect him to the
senate.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
WHOLE FAMILY BURNED.

Buffalo, Jan. 7-The residence of
Edward H. Taylor at Model City
burned this morning. Taylor, his wife
and three children perished in the
flames.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08

ORPHAN ASYLUM BURNING.
Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 8-The
Rochester orphan asylum is on fire.
At least 4 are dead
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
CHANGE OF LOCATION.

Request That Chinese Negotiations Be
Transferred to Washington
London, Jan. THE United States
government has proposed to the pow
ers, says the Washington correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail, to transfer the
Chinese negotiations from Pekin to
Washington.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08

RAILROAD TRANSFERRED.
Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. THE
Reading railroad directors today for
mally accepted the offer transferring
the Jersey Central road to the Reading
company.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-01-08
PETTIGREW's SUCCESSOR.

Pierre, S. D., Jan. 7-Congressman
r. j. Gamble has been selected as the
unanimous choice of the republican
caucus for United State senator.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-19
As the Orient sees Us.

SIS this Brooklyn bridge built for
Americans or Europeans. uncle? Peo-
pie crossing mere use 10 English" ]
said.
Liberty Statue! I will let the Beauty
Statue hall from the Bay of Yeddo
when / am wealthy enough to afford 1t.
We walked down Broadway. VS.
came to a graveyard.
Tombstones in the midst of COM
mercei o romantic New York!
/ wondered how Wall street gentle
men would be struck glancing at them,
What a soft silence hoveredi
The old Gothic church was my own
ideal.
Uncle, let us fall in and rest" ]
cried.
The morning service was proceeding.
Alas and alasi
Not one soul was there.
Is this a religious city?-From the
American Diary OF a Japanese Girl, in
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for
December.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-19
Question of Beauty.

In the early Indiana days, when both
judges and attorneys literally rode the
circuit" a newly elected judge, noted
for his lack of personal beauty, was
Flooding along on horseback between
two county-seats one fine summer day.
Suddenly he Was confronted by a hunt
er, who unslung his squirrel rifle from
his shoulder, and ordered the horse
man to dismount. Somewhat startled
by, this ~peremptory command, the jur-
list began to demonstrate He was
quickly cut short, however, by the re-
mark: It's no use talking. / long ago
swore that IL / ever met a homliar
man than / am I'd shoot him on sight
The Judge, sizing up the situation,
promptly got off his horse. Folding his
arms he faced mis- assailant, and said:
IF I am, any homlier than are, for
heavens sake do shoot and be quick
about It." Needless to say, his wit
saved him.-Argonaut.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-19

Hear about old Gcodboy's adven.
ture lasg night?"
sNope; caught in the act of per-
forming a virtue, as usual, / suppose
Not quite. Adventure OF charity.
Met a young man he knew. Young
man had dined not wisely, but too well.
Said to young man, Come long, old
chap, I'll see you home all right
Young man came and Goodooy brought
him to the house. leaned him against
the door post, rang the bell and de-
scended Didn't get half way down
stairs when he heard a shrill woman's
voice and the young man coming after
him. Young ma came quick and head
first. Was almost sober when he
reached the sidewalk. 'what'd jue do?
! don't live there-I moved last week
he sobbed. And Goodboy staid late on
the curb opposite waiting to see what
would happen to the man that did i've
here."-New York Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-19
The FUTURE Of the Holy lana.

Palestine is not destined to be simply
a pastoral country. The suburbs OF
Jerusalem and Jaffa are increasing at
such a rate that one almost foresaes
the time when Jerry building will be
traced to Jerico. The bulk Of the Jews
live in towns in Jerusalem, in Tiberius,
In Safed, and for these Jews urban in
dustries must be created-oiive-wood
carving, embroidery, ready-made
Clothes, straw-plaiting. basket-makine,
soap and glass manufacture, jam-mak-
ing-all were suggested at a recent
conference of the colonization societies.
o at last awake to the a~ctualities of
the problem. The lea has set up a
weaving room in Jerusalem, the wool
and silk of which are procured in Pal
estine and Egypt. A dyeing factory
and a lace factory are in preparation.
Il. Zangwill, in Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly for December.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-12-19
Paris Postal Stories

Some Paris postal stories are 1
the rounds just now. One Of thed
reference to a letter posted in a
country place n France 10 the nil
or public instruction, Paris. The |
er did not put a stamp upon it 4
ing that government letters are "a
free.
The provincial lady official, how
evidently not knowing this, !
postage stamp on the letter and
the postman to collect the Is cen
from the sender. whose name, by
mysterious means, the secret Of i
Is in possession OF her sex, she
aged to discover.
Another anecdote relates that
known Partisan lawyer sent a lei
Nj. Mil1erand, and put a l5-cs
stamp on 1t. evidently forgetting
stamp was unnecessary. Now, th
te. was overweight, and the pos
people, evidently thinking only I
stamp, and not Of the ministers
leges, claimed 80 centimes excess.
OF course. M. Millesand refused I
and the unlucky sender was fort
take 1t and pay the 80 centimes,
ing in all, 20 confines, ont Of hi
pocket; whereas, had he put no
at all on II, 1t would have been
deliyered.-Paris Messenger.