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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
DARK AT 10 A. M.
The Soufriere Volcano Again
Becomes Active.

Bridgeton, Island of Barbados. Oct.
1e-Volcanic dust from the Souifriere
volcano on the island of ST. Vincent is
falling here and has caused a stoDpage
of business. The shop keepers are clos
ing their stores and are returning to
their homes. 1t was so dark at 10 o'clock
this morning that it was necessary to
light LAMPS.
Kingston, Island of st. Vincent. Oct.
16-TEere was a slight eruption of the
Soufriere volcano between s and 9
o'clock last "wednesday night, and it
increased to a full eruption at l O'Clock
this morning, lasting until 4:30 a. m. Ie
was accompanied by a fall of coarse
sand. Kingston was not damaged.
Basse Terre, Island of Guadeloupe,
Oct 16-Between midnight and 3 o'clock
this morning loud detonations were
heard and glimmering lights were seen
in the direction of the island of Mar
Unique There were two earthquakes at
Les Saintes islands. off the southern ex-
tremity of Guadeloupe, and at Marie
Calanta island, south southeast o.
CrI1adoIQuDe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16

viii accede to the arrangement made by
the president and accept the commission
of arbitration appointed by him. Indeed,
it is known already at the White House
that the personnel of the commission
meets the personal approval of Mr.. Mitch
ell 1t is understood. in fact. that the
miners president suggested to President
Roosevelt that. in the selection of the
members of the commission he include q
representative of the clergy and one who
was known to be in practical, if not ac-
tive, sympathy with organized labor. His
desires in this respect were gratified by
the presidents appointment of Bishop
John L. Spalding and Mr. E. E. Clark,
grand chief of the Order of Railway Con-
ductors. Whether Mr. Mitchell suggest
ed these among other names could not be
ascertained- It is understood that those
named as members of the commission
have indicated to the president their will
ingness to accept the trust imposed upon
them
1t has not been determined at this time
when where the commission will hold
House that this will be of the details
to be worked out when a formal accep-
tance of the arbitration commission shall
have been received from the miners.
Naturally, it is assumed that the head
quarters of the commission will be in
Washington, but it is entirely likely that
some, at least, of it's proceedings will be
held in New York and in the coal regions,
probably at AVilkesbarre.
The report of the commission will be
made to the president and by him will be
communicated to. the parties to the con-
troversy and to the general public.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
A TREMENDOUS TASK.
How the Coal Operators View the
Commissions Work.

New York. Oct 16-Few of the repre-
sentatives of the coal interests would
discuss the present status of the coal
situation today beyond expressing theih
belief that the commission named last
night has a tremendous task before it.
1T has serious problem to solve, .
said President Olyphant of the Della
ware & Hudson road
The question OF wages, the men are
to receive, how the men are to be paid
in different mines and different veins in
the same mine are some of the ques-
tions. These are problems that men
have grown gray headed trying to
solve"
E. B. Thomas. chairman of the execu-
tive board of the Erie. said:
7 consider that the adjustment OF
differences will be long drawn out and
difficult undertaking.
Discussing the possibility of getting
coal into the market promptly after the
mines resume. Mr.. Olyphant said:
If the miners go to work at once. we
will be able to get coal here right away
1 do not know anything about their go
ing to work. but when they do go,
everything that can carry coal will be
pressed into service"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
MRS. ROOSEVELT ANNOYED.
Work on the White House Far Be-
hind Her Expectations.

Washington, Oct. 16-Mrs. Roosevelt has
left Washington for Oyster Bay to be alb
sent about two weeks. She will be accom-
panied back to Washington by her chill
dren-
Mrs Roosevelt is greatly disappointed
that the work is progressing so slowly at
the White House. The decorators have
been delayed and work has been so i'm
peded that now it is scarcely possible that
the living rooms of the White House will
be habitab1e before the end of November.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt hope to
eat their Thanksgiving dinner in the
renovated mansion
The lower floor of the White House has
given Mrs. Roosevelt most concern and
she does not expect to see the state apart
ments in complete readiness for the New
Years reception The entire social pro-
gramme may have to be eliminated un-
less the work progresses more rapidly.
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been placed have completed a pro-
gramme which will be of great interest,
especially to the alumni of the univer-
sity Elaborate invitations have been
sent to all the alumni of the university
and to many friends throughout the
state and country and a large attend
ance is assured.
Today there is to be a meeting of the
Kansas City branch of the American
Chemical society in celebration of the
dedication of the chemistry building.
Thursday the dedicatory address of the
building will be delivered in Fraser hall
by DR.. Harvey Wiley, chief chemist of
the United States department of agri-
culture.
On Friday, October II. will occur the
actual Inauguration ceremonies. The
programme for that day is as follows.
10 a. m.-Overture by Carl Busch's
orchestra.
Addresses:
Governor Stanley,
Ex-Chancellor Snow.
President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale
university,
Regent Scott Hopkins,
Chancellor Frank Strong,
President Murlin. of Baker unfversfty,
for the Kansas colleges,
Principal Whittemore of Topeka, for
the Kansas high schools,
Prof. w. H. Carruth. of the faculty,
Mr.. Charles L. Faust, of the stu
dents.
President A. c. Scott. of the alumni
Orchestra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
ing letter to the secretary of state:
George A. Clark. Secretary of Stat

ing letter to the secretary of state:
George A. Clark. Secretary of State,
Topeka, Kan.
Dear Strive have been reliably in
formed that in certifying the official
ballots to the various county clerks in
the state, you have certified down the
Democratic ticket thus: Democrat
Ticket.
I'VE hereby demand that you certify
down an amended ballot which shall
correct said Democrat ticket to read
Democratic ticket this being the prop
er name for the Democratic party. VIII
you kindly advise us if this demand will
be complied with at once. Yours truly,
CHARLES McCRUM, Secretary -
The Democrats are afraid that they
may be ruled off the ballot in two years
if the name of their ticket is not tech
nically correct.
1.-The nominations were all certified as
Democratic, " said John Curran today,
land we don't propose to let any two
by-four secretary of state change the
name on US. The Democratic party is
a national organization and we can't
afford to run the risk of having the
name changed on the official ballot"
The error was discovered in the secre-
tary of states office and corrected be-
fore the fusiOnistS found it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
HONORABLE TO BOTH SIDES.
How the Settlement of the Strike Is
Viewed at Washington.

Washington, Oct. 16.-The greatest salts
faction is expressed here in official circles
over the success of the negotiations for
the settlement of tha coal strike. The
president himself feels deeply grateful for
the outcome. He regards II as honorable
to both sides as securing Justice TO both
sides and above all as averting a terrible
calamity to the people.
Mr.. Sargent, the commissioner general
of immigration, who is well known
labor leader and who has been prominent
in the movement to secure settlement of
the differences between the operators and
the strikers, is particularly pleased with
the outcome OF the presidents efforts to
put an end to the strike and especially as
organized labor is specifically recognized
in the makeup of the arbitration commits
sion. 1t is understood that for some time
past the president has hs-5 steadily IN
view the fact that the only way a settle
ment could be arrived at was on the basis
of a commission of arbitration and that
he has given much time and earnest
thought to the personnel of such COM
mission. Suggestions have been welcomed
from all interested and non-interestcd
sources and when Mr.. Mitchell made his
appearance at the White House the pres
ident was prepared to submit to him a
number of names which he believed could
be fairly objected to- He found the lead
er of the strikers disposed to accept with
out question several of the men suggested
by the president, but he was insistent that
organized labor be distinctly recognized
and in this view he heartily support
cd by the president himself.
1t is understood that Bishop Spalding of
Peoria was the presidents personal choice
for a place on the commission and his Sc
lection was particularly pleasing to Mr..
Mitchell as he knows the bishop intimate
ly and has the utmost confidence in his
ability and fairmindedness. The appoint
ment of F. e. Clark was undoubtedly at
the suggestion of Mr.. Mitchell himself.
Mr.. Clark, whose home is in Cedar Rap
ids, Ia, is the grand chief of the railway
conductors and has the reputation of be-
ing man of unquestioned ability ard
integrity. Six years ago Mr.. Clark served
as one of the arbtrators in controversy
between the Grand Trunk railway and
some of it's employees and is said to have
acquitted himself in a way most satisfac-
tory to all interests concerned. Mr. Clark
is at present the chairman of the railway
employees federation. The appointment
OF Carroll D. Wright as recorder of the
commission is said to be equally satisfac-
tory, and in fact the statement is made
on high authority that as constituted the
personnel of the commission is eminently
satisfactory both to the operators and the
labor leaders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
piled and the demand is not greater

piled and the demand is not greater
than the production"
1t is not definitely known here how
long 1t will take the companies to make
the supply equal to the demand. The
condition of the various collieries of the
companies are so different that no close
estimate can be made. There are col
lieries, principally in the lower territory
that cannot be worked at this time
owing to their being partly flooded
ether mines need repairs such as tim
berinE u the roofs. and others cannot
be worked until they have been made
safe for miners to eater
GEN. WILSON ACCEPTS.
Washington, Oct 16.-Gen. John M.
Wilson, U. S. A. retired who was
named by the president last night as
one of the members of the strike com
mission, called upon Secretary of War
Root TODAY and announced his accept
ance OF the appointment
COAL RELEASED FROM STORAGE
Reading, Oct. 16.-Since Monday night
the Reading company has brought down
from the SchuylkilI region $50 cars of
coal, equal to TO- 10 tons. the largest
quantity shipped in any II hours since
the strike. 1t is evident that there is
already an easier tone in the coal mar
believed here that some of the coal
shipped last night was released from
stora ge.
MIR. WATKINS PERSONALITY.
koNA dAAlOiis Z OCl IO--1nODl1S II.
Watkins, the member OF the president S
coal commission. whose appointment
was due to his knowledge of the coal
mining business was formerly of the
firm of Simpson q Watkins. of which
G. d. Simpson was the senior member
Mr.. Watkins was born in West Pitts
ton, 45 years ago, but has lived in Scran-
ton for the last 20 years About four
years ago Simpson & Watkins sold their
coal interests to the Temple Iron COM
pany. Since tEen Mr.. Watkins has NOT
been actively connected with the an
thracite business He is reputed to be a
millionaire and is largely interested in
the Mexican Central and Alamo Gordo
and Northern railroad companies. He
also has extensive lumber interests in
the west. His business relations are
still connected with c. D. Simpson who
is a director of the Mexican Central
railroad.
DISTRICT BOARDS MEET
Wilkesbarre, Pa. Oct. 16.-The three
district boards went into secret session
at 2 o'clock in the parlor of the Hart
hotel
According to an officer high in the
councils of the union. it is probable the
convention will be called for Monday,
although there is still a possibility that
Saturday may be the day The conven-
ton will be held in this city providing a
suitable hail. capable Of seating about
500 delegates is available. The length
of the convention win depend upon the
amount of debate. AT this time it looks
as though a general resumption of work
viii not be effected until next Wednes-
day or Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
SEEKS SECOND DIVORCE.
Twice Married, Once Separated, and
Not Yet 21,

New York, Oct. 16.-Katharine ]. Eli
son, not yet q years old, but who has
twice been married and once divorced,
now seeks to be freed from her second
husband, Charles f. Ellison. who has
been twice married and once divorced.
Mrs. Ellison alleges she discovered in
her present husbands coat pockets ten
der missives from the first Mrs. Ellison.
Mrs. Ellison was only II years old at
the time of her first marriage and less
than 10 when she became the bride OF
Charles F. Ellison, at Galveston. Tex.
She AYERS that her husband told her he
was sorry he had married her, that he
and would continue to do SO. that if he
asked her to come back to him she
would gladly do so, and that he was
sorry she had obtained a divorce from
him. She accuses her husband of hav-
ing abandoned her in Philadelphia a
wear ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
SAYS COLE WILL WIN.
The Honorable James N. Fike Ven
lures q Prediction.

er of the Sixth district. and member of
the state board of railroad commission
ers, says that c. NJ Cole the fusion
nominee for congress in the Sixth dis
trict. will be elected over Congressman
Reeder. He says that heretofore when
the Populists and Democrats have been
divided a good many have not voted for
congressman at all, believing there was
10 chance of electing either candidate, but
that this year they are united and will
all vote for Cole.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
PURCELL IS TO GO.
Rum0r That He Has Place
With Illinois Central.

There is a very general rumor at the
Santa Fe shops that John Purcell, gen
eral shop foreman, has resigned his po-
sition to accept a better place with the
Illinois Central Mr.. Purcell has been
in Chicago for about week. it is said,
and the purpose Of his visit was to con
fer with the Illinois Central officials
concerning the change.
Supt- of Motive Power c. W. Hen :
derson is out of town, as is also General
Manager H. U. Nudge and General
Supt Hurley, and the rumor could not
be confirmed. There is every reason to
believe, however. that Mr.. Purcell has
resigned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
COMPARED TO GLADSTONE.
President Roosevelt Likened to the
"Grand Old Man.

Vienna. Oct 16.-Discussing the coal
strike in the United States. the Zeit to-
day makes highly eulogistic comment
on President Rooseveit's action. 1t
says:
''The president followed the role in
the worlds theater of special pleader in
behalf of the oppressed. vacant since
the death of Mr.. Gladstone"
Praising Mr.. Roosevelt's action in the
coal strike, the Zeit says it thinks his
conception of the question, whether
these labor wars ought to be permitted
to extend to neutral territory, endan-
gering the welfare of citizens not di-
rectly concerned. will obHge the states
to intervene in these economic strug-
gleS,'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
Parliament Reopened.

London, Oct 16.-Parliament was re-
opened today without any of the usual
formalities. the house proceeding imme-
diately to the business OF the dav. Ow-
ing to the controversial character of the
education bill and the unbending deter
1nination Of both sides. the session
promises to be the occasion of the most
serious parliamentary struggle Witness
ed in the house of commons since the
last liberal government retired from Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
SCORES OF TELEeRAMs
Congratulating President Roosevelt
on Terminating the Strike.

Washington. Oct. Notwithstanding &
the severe strain incident to the mental
and physical labors of Yesterday and last
night. President Roosevelt was at his desk
and DR. Lung who called at the tempor-
ary White House shortly after O'Clock.
announced on leaving that the president
was progressing finely and was in excel
lent SKIRTS
Already the president is in receipt of
scores of kilograms of congratulation upon
his efforts to effect settlement of the
anthracite strike
No doubt is expressed that the miners
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
X. U. CORONATION
This Is to Be a Great Time at
Lawrence University.
Plans for the Installation Of
Chancellor Strong.
DEANS FROM THE EAST
Many College Presidents to At
tend the Ceremonies.
The Story of the Growth of a
Kansas School.
DEANS FROM THE EAST

Lawrence. Kas.. Oct. 16.-The formal
inauguration of DR.. Frank Strong as
chancellor of the University of Kansas
will take place on October II, although
the ceremonies and entertainments in
cident to the Inauguration will extend
from October 16 to Is. inclusive. This
is to be the greatest event in the his
tory of the institution. and those in
whose charge the arrangements have
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
New Rural Routes.

washington. Oct. 1.-two rural free
delivery routes will be established No
vember / at White Cloud, DoniDhan
county, Kan. with two carriers. The
routes embrace an area of 36 square
miles. containing population of 1, 1855.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
Resipng After 90 years.

washington. Oct. 16.-J. c. Bancroft
Davis. who has been reporter for the
United States supreme court for nearly
twenty years, has resigned. He is near
lv 80 years of age.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
WONT STAND 1T.
Fusionists Say Secretary Clark
Has Made Another Error.

Although the work of certifying down
the official ballots to the county clerks
has been completed by the force in the
office of the secretary of state, the rows
over the matter still continue Today
the fusion forces addressed the follow
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
Temperatures of Large Cities.

Chicago, Oct. 16-7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York. 4S; Boston so; Phila-
-delphia, 81; Washington, 4S; Chicago, As,
Minneapolis, 3S; Cincinnati, so; St.
Louis. IS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
LOOK OUT FOR STORM.
That Is What Cider Smith Says
Today.

Cider" Smith issued the following fore
cast today: After a day or two of fair
weather we will have threatening and un-
settled weather with perhaps light Show
ers until the Goth followed by a period of
local storms over the whole country
The government forecast sent out today
was generally fair tonight and Friday
The wind this morning was northeast but
changed to north about 10 o'clock, blowing
miles an hour. The hourly temperatures
recorded by the government thermometer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
LEADERS still in Session.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Oct 16.-The Miners
District conference was still in session
at $3.50 O'Clock. No intimation of the
action of the labor leaders was obtain
al
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
Weather Indications.

Chicago. Oct. 16.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Friday
with variable winds.
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Continued on Page six.)
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-09-12
To the Trade.

Owing to the vast amount OF work
and expense, the custom OF Formal
Openings at the beginning of each
season has become inconvenient to
the retail stores, as well as the trade.
Therefore, to accommodate our ever in
creasing trade, all openings will be
discontinued. The undersigned re-
tailers of Vinita beg leave to an
nounce to their many customers that
they will have on display Pattern
Hats commencing Monday, September
25, and from that day on during the
entire season without interruption.
K. N. RATCLIFF MER. CO.,
JUMBO STORE,
BADGETT-SANDERS MER. co
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-09-12
SPOILED HIS WEDDING,
District Attorney Soper Arrested
Sam Charley and Jag.

Sam Charley. an Indian from
the Claremor neighborhood, jag
and . large valise, we're gathered
in by Districs Attorney Soper on
this mornings Frisco.
Charley was handing out pro-
family in CHUNKS, which the jag
made especially picturesque, when
the district attorney, who was on
the train, was appealed to and
made the arrest.
When the valise which was be-
ing conveyed by Charley was
opened here an assortment of
booze was found that would make
joint keeper turn yellow. Every
brand from Kansas disturbance to
Arkansas twist was there in all
their glory of golden labels.
Charley announced that it was
to be used at his wedding celebra.
tion. His arrest evidently pre-
vented a massacre.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-09-12
MINERS ON A STRIKE.
Territory Mines Closed Pending
Wage Agreement.

The coal mines at Lehigh, Coal
gate and Midway, in the Choctaw
Nation, which have been employ
ing members of the United Mine
Workers Union of America, are
tied up on account of q strike OF
the union men for an advance oi
wages. The scale agreed to be-
tween the miners and operators
last year was go cents ton. This
scale expired on September OF
this year and the miners asked for
an increase of five cents on the
ton, which the opera tors refused
to pay, and the miners walked
out, tying up the mines until such
time as a new schedule can be
made.
The mines affected are those of
the McDougall company, Perry
Bros. and the Midway Coal COM
psny. About 500 men are on
strike.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-09-12
MINISTER DEPARTS
From Krebs Under Very Suspicious
Circumstances.

Fer some time the people OF
Krebs have been ayitated over the
disappearance Of Rev. J. P. Smith,
pastor of the Methodist church at
that place. He left month ago
and was to be gone but two Sun
days. But he has not returned,
and there are signs that he never
will return. And there is an in.
dignant husband at Anderson
whose wife disappeared at the
same time, and whom be does not
expect to see again. The latter
has secured pictures OF Smith and
sent them to various places in
Texas, with the hope that officers
may find the former clergyman
and bring him to punishment if he
deserves il.
Before leaving, Smith drew S435
of his wife's money out OF bank,
which she did not discover until
hs had been absent for several
weeks.
The Anderson woman disap.
peared at the same time and as no
word has yet been received from
either of them it is supposed that
they left together.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-09-12
Il Years a Dyspeptic,

r. II. Foster, S1s S End St., Salt
Lake City, writes: II have been
bothered with dyspepsia or indiges-
tion for 81 years; tried many doctors
without relief; recently l got bottle
OF Herbine. One bottle cured me, /
am now taperlng of on the second. l
have recommended it to my friends;
it is curing them, too." soc at Peo-
pies drug store. DIV
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-09-12
0rading Sulphur Extension.

Sub-contractors for grading on
the extension of the Arkansas and
Chootsw Railroad into Ardmore
have completed their work and
the grading camps and outfits
have been moved to Sulphur, 1.
T., to grade the extension of the
Frisco into Sulphur from Scullin.