The Topeka state journal., 1901-02-08

Chicago, Feb, S.--The rumOr a6Oat to
the effect that the packing interests Of
to be consolidated with a capital Of
$135, 5,000,0 900 was denied by all the pack
ers interested.
Rome, Feb. S.-The FanfuIla says that
an anarchist has been arrested at Avel-
leno. capital Of the province of that
name, having in his possession papers
revealing a plot against the Duke of
Abruzzi.
Rome, Feb. S-The Pope had a long
conference today with the French am
bassador regarding the law of associa-
tions bill. 1t is said that his holiness will
QouSL.H 9q4 OF Fe0IIokouS u6 ssSIppB
Catholics on the subject.
Chicago, Feb. s.-The eight-stoty
building at Harrison and Canal streets,
owned by Edwin Foss. of Boston, was
burned last night Loss. $4,000.
London, Feb. s.-The Duke Of Corn
wall and York was out walking yester-
day and no further bulletins regarding
his condition viii be issued.
Melbourne. Feb. s.-Destructive bush
fires throughout the colony have done
great damage to the property and stock.
The heat Is excessive and there have
been violent dust storms in and around
Melbourne.
tinues to distribute medals and other
marks Of favor to those concerned in the
funeral services of Queen Victoria
Through Lord Roberts he thanks the
army and through Mr. Ritchie, the home
secretary, he thanks the police.
Shanghai, Feb. s-An imperial ediet
orders officials to protect foreigners from
insults and to prevent insults being
offered It declares that about 10o, 900
Chinese now enjoy safety abroad.
Utrecht, Feb. S.-Yesterday was a gen
era1 holiday in honor of Queen Wilhel-
mina's marriage. A crowd assent bled
in front of Mr.. Kruger's hotel and sang
the Transvaa1 anthem. Mr.. Kruger ap-
peared4 at a window and was cheered-
Bristol, Tenn, Feb. s.-The legislature
of Virginia today accepted from Ten
nessee the cession of one-half Of Main
street in this city as the boundary line
between the two states. The matter has
been in litigation many years.
Manila, Feb. s.-H P. Whitmars, gov
ernor OF the province of Benquet, has
returned from a circuit of that specially
organized province. Ee telegraphs that
the entire province is under the new
laws and that elections have been emil
nently satisfactory
Seattle. wash. Feb s.-John and
Mary Sullivan, residing in ireland,
through their 6ltoFueys d -fied@O1,
have laid claim to the estate of the late
John Sullivan Of this city. They assert
that they are the grand nephew and
grand niece respectively Of the deceased
capitalist
Washington, Feb g.-Acting Governor
Hunt of Porto Rico telegraphed the
state department that the new law In
creases the internal revenue tax on ole0-
margarine from 2 cents to 10 cents per
pound The law is now in force.
London. Feb. s.-The correspondent Of
the Daily News at The Hague says he
hears that after the honeymoon Queen
WilhefInina intends to make a tour OF
the European courts.
Santa Barbara, Cal, Feb. s.-Mrs.
Frederick Hansch shot and killed her
self late last night while temporarily in
sane. Mrs. Hansch. who was very
AIyer, a wealthy banker Of Dresden,
Germany, and her mother was an Eng
lish lady of noble birth. She was the
wife Of Commodore Count Rit-
ter of the German navy.
Cleveland. O.. Feb 8.--Senator M. A.
Hanna was last night elected a comrade
in Memorial post, G. A. r.. of this city
washington, Feb. 8.-Quartermaster
General Ludington today said that his
latest information In regard TO the
transport Mcpherson, aground OF Ma
tanzas, is that the sea has subslded, and
that there is . fair prospect of saving