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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25
Booming Berlin Markets.

BERLIN, Aug 1s.-The grain market
here still shows an upward tendency.
To-day the price of rye for August de-
livery advanced s marks and closed
strong at 249 marks per 1000 kilos;
September and October delivery ad-
vanced marks and closed at 232 marks,
80 pfennings. August wheat advanced
3 marks and closed at 229 marks, 90
pfennings.
September and October delivery
closed at 225 marks and 80 pfennings.
Eight marks per 1000 kilos is equiv
alent to 5.12 cents bushel, and 3marks
per 1000 kilo equals 1872 cents a
bushel.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

AFRICA is slowly but surely passing
from the control of the native rulers. 1t
comprises about II, 900, 900 square miles,
of which only $500, 900 are governed by
the Africans. France has 1900, PIT
square miles, England 1900, AS, Ger
many 1,o35, 72O, Congo Free State 1000
600, Portugal TIA, 9s3; Italy $50, 900, and
Spain 100000. While the share OF
France is largest, England's is most
valuable. -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

VALE a charivari party was sere-
nading John Schonbarker, who lives
fourteen miles from Joliet. ILL.,, Schon-
barker fired into the party with shot
gun loaded with buckshot, killing Burt
Marvin and wounding four others.
Eehonbarker is in Jail.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

MISS vICToRINE JEANS, B. A., OF
Manchester, has this year carried of the
Golden club prize OF eco offered at the
English University for the best essay on
m economic subject. She discussed
sThe Industrial and Commercial Eff
fects, Actual and Prospective. OF En-
glish Factory Act Legislation"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25
World,s Fair Difhculty.

ST. PAUL, August 18.-It Is stated
on good authority that Governor Mer-
riam will not call an extra session OF
the legislature to make an appropria-
ton for the Minnesota exhibit at the
worlds fair. The state, therefore, will
have to get along with the $50, 900 ap-
propriated by the legislature or raise
the money needed by private subscrip
ton
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25
POET LOWELL IS DEAD.
After Months of Suffering
James Russell Lowell Dies.
The Last of Distinguished Poet, Critic
and PatriOt,-His Contributions
to Literature and His Services
to His Country.
JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.

JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
BOSTON, Mass, Aug. 18.-James
Russell Lowell died last Wednesday
morning. His death was caused by an
affection of the liver together with
other ailments incidental to his advan-
ced age.
Mr.. Lowell passed away at his home,
Elmwood, in Cambridge, where he was
born. Almost to the last he was hard,
although erratic worker He had not
been seen as often in society lately as
formerly, but up to five years ago he
seemed in robust health.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
James Russell Lowell was born in Cambridge,
Mass, February %, 1919. The poet was de
scended from an English family who settled in
New England in the year 1889. His grandfath-
er was made judge by Washington after hav-
ing assisted in framing the constitution OF
Massachusetts, in $780, The family of the Low
ellis gave it's name to the city of Lowell and
has given merchants, manufacturers, authors.
preachers lawyers scholars, philanthrOpiSts
and statesmen OF the Bay State.
The deceased was the son of Charles Lowell.
and in genius and character was the her1detary
founded New England. His birth place was the
old tory mansion now called "Elmwood," Il
large three story square, wooden house in the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

THE president will go to West Vir-
ginia in the fall as the guest of Stephen
b. Elkins at the Club house on Cheat
mountain. Secretary Blaine has been
invited to join the party, which will
spend the time deer hunting.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

ACCORDING to census bulletin just
issued, the population of Iowa has in
creased 2S7, 2s1, or 17.6S per cent within
ten years, though each Of twenty-seven
counties show decrease from the fig
ures given in the census of 1880.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

1T is said that the navy department is
arranging to augment the strength OF
the navy in Chinese waters. 1t is stated
that the steamers Marion and Alert
have been ordered to China.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

THE first linen mill to be established
in Mexico was formally opened a few
days ago near the City of Mexico. The
mill, which has been built by 1. Hamer.
an Englishman. will produce large
range of linens and other goods.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

THE treaty defining the boundary be-
tween Mexico and Guatemara has been
extended for two years bya convention
Just negotiated.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

Cleveland, he was our representative at st,
James.
Lowells first wife died in 1853 He married
second time in 1857 Miss Dunlap Of Portland,
Me-, and who died in 1885. The English con-
given degrees by both Oxford and Cambridge
and was elected rector OF the University Of st,
AndraWS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

CAPTAIN AICOCK, British sealer,
says there are plenty of seals in Behr
ing's sea, but they are dying from the
foul air caused by the dead bodies of
slain seals.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

WONDERFUL changes have been pro-
duced in the appearance of the country
along the Colorado river by the recent
earthquake in southern Arizona.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

men to office who will endeavor to en-
force all laws. When those favoring
prohibition, but heretofore opposing it
because of it's advocacy by the republic
can party, will rally to the support OF
the law
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

SENATOR GEORGES reelection being
conceded, Major Barksdal's friends are
urging his nomination to succeed Sena-
tor Walthall.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

IT is estimated that 40, OC0, COO bushels
Of wheat will be handled at Duluth.
Mimi, the present season.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

THE new So silver certificates soon to
be issued will bear vignette of the late
Secretary Window.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

A BOTTLE of whisky, sealed up in
1859. was found at Salem, Ill.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25
GENERAL COMMENTS.

Bob INGERsoLL is So years old.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1891-08-25

npO,
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16

advices show that she was last seen Just
above the Mexican boundary line. Such
officers as have an opinion that they care
to express, say that the Charleston's
movements can be explained IN two
ways: Either the department believes
the ltata is lying somewhere off the
coast OF California, or it has no intention
of seizing the vessel unless her presence
is made unpleasantly noticeable within
easy reach. The motive for such an at
tltude by our government as that indicat-
ed by the last theory is rather limited at,
than directly stated by the officials. 1t
is in brief, that it might not be good
diplomacy for the United States to 20
too far; IN the direction of hostility to-
wards the Chiian insurgents. The
duties devolving upon friendly govern
ment in cases such as this have never
been finally and clearly enunciated by
authorities in International law, but it
can be safely assumed that in the
operations of the United States marsh
al is seizing the Itata and the Robert
and Minnie and the pursuit OF the Itata
as long as she was in United States
waters, our government has already
shown what the Geneva arbitration, in
the Alabama case, has declared to be due
diligence. The policy of our govern
ment in this matter will probably soon
be made clear by the movements of the
Charleston and if she should content
herself with a thorough search of the
American waters and return to port in
a day or two it may be that the govern
ment will rest satisfied.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
RETURNED HIS LETTER.

The New Orleans Grand Jury Returns
C0rte's Communication without Com
ment.
New ORLEANS, May 12.-Chevalier
Pasquale Corte received dispatch from
Rome, last evening, instructing him to
return home Immediately and to inform
his government of the facts concerning
the recent uprising. Corte says he will
leave tomorrow or the day after and will
return as soon as his government has OBJ
tanned all the desired information. "[
will leave" he concluded, with the best
of sentiments toward this community,
which has always treated me with great
respect, and wish to assure the people
of New Orleans that my every effort will
be directed towards Cancellation of the
differences" He will be succeeded by
Poma, vice-consul at Boston, who
will arrive here in fsw days and re-
main during his absence in Rome.
Corte expects to return to New Orleans
in July. At $50 o'clock this evening
the grand jury made special report,
disposing of the communication they re-
ceived few days ago from the italian
consul criticizing the report of that body
on the Hennesy case and the parish
prison affair:
Grand jury room, New Orleans. May
-, 1891, to Sig. P. Corte, consul of Italy.
Sir: Your communication of the 9Th
INST. has been placed before the grand
jury. We find its tenor not consistent
with the official dignity of this body.
The grand jury is therefore constrained
to return the document without further
comment. Respectfully,
| WM. II. CHAFFEE,
| Foreman.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
Mexican Sensational News.

CITY OF MEXICO, May 1.-THE Anglo
American prints special from San Bias
on the Pacific coast, stating that coast
wise schooner which arrived here yester-
day reports having sighted two unknown
vessels about 2 o'clock Tuesday after
noon and another about dark, some dis
tance off that port, both going south and
steaming fast. The captain Of the
schooner was unable to make out the
names at that distance. There is a gen.
eral belief in San Bias that the vessels
sighted were the Itata first and the
Charleston second chasing her. If this
is the case the Charleston is between
four and five hours behind. There were
rumors i'll circulation i'll this city to-day
that the United States cruiser Charles
ton had overtaken the Chilian vessel
ltata on high seas and naval engage
ment had been fought in which
the latter vessel was worsted and
blown out of the water. Whether
she exploded her magazines or was sunk
by the cruiser Charleston is not stated.
luo IuIuOIo ldl1 w SIdLe where UQo en-
gagement was fought. Inquiries at the
war department failed to bear out the
street reports, though some maintain
that they have inside information to that
effect. A special at p. m. to the Anglo
American from Acapulco states that
neither the Itata or the Charleston had
been sighted, though there is a vigilant
watch maintained at the signal station
for them. A deal of excitement prevails
in commercial circles in San Bias, the
merchants believing naval battle will
be fought off that port.
THE EsMERALDA LEAVES PORT.
Cry OF MEXICO, May IA delayed
telegram from Acapulco states the Es-
meralda had left that port after having
sought several favors which we're refused.
The Esmeralda is we'll armed and equip
ped. She received kilograms from the
United States and then went to meet the
Itata. A Manzanillo telegram says the
captain of a fishing boat there claims his
vessel was nearly run down before day
light by large steamer without lights,
bound north.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
AN ITALIAN INSULT.
The italian Consul at New Orleans
Addresses an Insulting Letter
to the
Foreman OF the Grand Jury, roast
lug the Jury, the Mayor and the
Committee of Fifty.
The Mayor and City Council Will
Probably Ask for the Con-
suls Recall.
Insults From the Italian Consul.

New ORLEANS, May 9.-On the 5th
inst. NJ. Corte, the Italian consul in this
city, addressed communication to w.
S. Chatfee, foreman of the grand jury,
charging, among other things, that "the
extra judicial body appointed oy the
mayor when the killing of the prisoners,
the same body assembled on the night of
the 18th of March to take, in cold blood
the necessary steps to kill, for political
purposes, their defenseless, but fearful,
adversaries," etc. The above statement
has given to the mayor of the city the
greatest possible otfense. The extra I'LL
dicial body, to which reference is made
in the consuls Official communication, is
none other than the famous committee of
fifty, appointed by his honor Immediate
ly af1er the killing of Chief Heunessy, to
investigate and bring the guilty parties
to justice. That they should be charac-
terized as murderous body for political
purposes and SO created by the mayor of
the city, has occasioned the greatest in
dignation in municipal circles. One of
the results of the letter has been that the
committee of fifty have already co
menced the preparation of a report whic
will give in detail their connection
with the necessary investigation, the
work accomplished by them
and the results of their appointment.
This report will be submitted to the
mayor and council at their meeting Tues
day night, and upon the basis of their re-
port the mayor will take the necessary
action leading to the recall of the italian
consul at this port. Corte has given ex-
preston to Il great deal of offensive Ian
guage since the incident of the 18th of
March last, but his honor has not seen fit
to notice it, because of its appearance
only in the form of interviews through
the public press. In the present M
stance, however. he reiterates all the
charges previously made, in the man
ner stated above, over his own
signature; SO that nothing
remains for the municipal
authorities to do but take steps towards
securing his recall. The foreman of the
grand jury called on Mayor Shakespeare
to-day, and while it is not possible to as
certain just what transpired in the con-
ference, it is certain, nevertheless that
the visit has reference to the consuls
letter. The grand jury, 1t is understood,
are at present engaged in reply to that
communication, and it is stated it will be
ready for the press by Wednesday.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
THEIR FINAL REPORT.
The Citizens Committee of New Orleans
Report to the Mayor.

Tile Citizens Committee of New Orleans
Report to the Mayor
New ORLEANS, May 14.-The famous
citizens committee made a final report to
the mayor to-day. After denying several
statements Of the Italian consul and
showing his failure to keep his promise
to work with them, the report closes as
follows: In our opinion the remedy is:
l. Regulation of immigration.
2. Reform in criminal laws and the
administration of criminal justice.
3. A law recognizing the existence of
bar association and endowing it with
full power to try and disbar any attorney
whose evil practices render him unwor-
thy OF being an officer of the court.
The only radical remedy which it sug-
gests is the entire prohibition of immi-
grafton from Sicily and lower Italy. 1t
was found necessary to prohibit
Chinese immigrants, and congress passed
a necessary law. The danger to Califor-
mia from the Chinese was no greater
than the danger to this state from the
Sicilian and southern Italians. We
have had long experience with these
people and that experience has been a
sad one. They are undesirable citizens
and there is no reason why they should
be allowed to participate in the blessings
of freedom and civilization which they
are not only unable to appreciate but
which they refuse to understand or ac-
cept. The committee in conclusion SUBJ
mlts suggestions regarding the jury
system and advise that the legislature be
petltloned to amend the criminal laws to
meet the requirements pointed out.
GRAND JURY CALLED TOGETHER.
New ORLEANS, May II. The grand
jury was called together to-day for the
purpose of acting on some published in.
terviews Of Consul Corte, in which he
stated there was plot among the Ital-
ians to take vengeance on the mayor and
others, but that he frustrated it by coun.
selling GOODNESS and saved the lives of the
citizens. A committee of the grand jury
called on the consul for the names of
these plotters, but he said he had been
misinterpreted by the newspapers. There
was strong feeling against the Italians
here, as in other places in America, and
he, like other consuls, had used his best
efforts in the interests of peace and quiet
The grand jnry will meet again in the
morning to receive the cnmittee's report
Consul Corte leaves tomorrow evening
although his successor has not vet ar.
rived.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS SILENT.

WAsHINGToS. May 12.-Secretary
Tracy this afternoon sent out word from
his office that he had nothing to say about
the Chlllan vessel Itata or the Charles
ton, and Commodore Ramsey, chief of
the navigatian bureau, said he was not at
liberty to say anything whatever on the
subject. The official mind of the depart
ment is evidently in dread that a possible
unguarded admission to a reporter might
result IN the disclosure of plan of cam
palgn III which the entire available naval
force iii the Pacific is arrayed against one
steamer whose warlike character has not
yet been demonstrated. Certainly the
government appears to be making extra
ordinary efforts to recapture the Itata,
for in addition to calling Admirals Brown
and Mccain, to head off the runaway
before she reaches Chilian waters, it is
understood that instructions had been
sent to the United States consular Off
GERS at all points between California and
Chill where the Itata could touch. to
promptly advise the naval officers of her
movements. if she is sighted. In strange
contrast to this exhibition of zeal is the
course OF the Charleston, which is in
chase of the runaway. This vessel sailed
from San Francisco early Saturday
morning, bound south. She is an eigh-
teen-kn vessel and last night she should
have been $50 miles down the coast, or
near Cape San Lucas, where the Chilian
insurgent war ship Esmeralda is sup
pose! to be lying in wait for the Itata.
But ins cad of covering this distance,
the Charleston got about half way and
then went to anchor over night. Later
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
Gravesend Tips.

GRAvEsEND, N. j., May 14.-For the
handicap tomorrow, Tenny is the pro.
nounced favorite with most trainers who
haven't a horse in it. But all make some
proviso, such as "If it don't rain" "If he
is not jostled and cut off" "He is carry
ing crusher and must have almost clear
sailing to win" Senorita is handicapped
with a rain proviso, but with good
track will be close up. Prince Royal
and Tea Tray are in the same notch in
regard to their work, and with good
track should win in 2:09, with most OF
the trainers in favor Of Prince. With a
wet, heavy track, Eon is able to stand off
Tea Tray at any distance, as he has as
much speed, and when pinched Eon
swerves and Tea Tray sulks. Judge
Morrow is an honest, true running horse
and is at home on any kind of a track.
His work has been as good as that of
any horse engaged. Burlington will
have all he can do to beat Saunterer, the
one that the stable thinks better. Ban
quet is fit, and is sure to run his level
best. He is good in any kind of going.
Demuth is good on any kind of track
and with Mclaughlin up will be hard
horse to beat. Leighton, with 1.04, is
hardly handicapped, but his
work right off the cars from
Cape Charles, entities HIM to considera-
ton. Reporters friends are praying for
rain, and should Reporter get off we'll, he
will be in it the whole of the way. Russell
will hardly do, unless he fooled the boys
in his work yesterday. Loantaka is good
in the mud. Cousin Jeems is not in it in
any kind of a track. Uncle Bob is a
good mud horse and can go very we'll
over good track. Castaway was as
good a horse as ever, he showed in his
work yesterday. With mud and
Taral to help him, he is in
any at Eind h11sy of Is track s00' Carroll, Ih
member from monmouth, has not done
anything in his work :that makes him
look as if he had q chan 9. King Thom-
as will start hoping to win by Huke.
Joe" Thompson, the Australian, let
loose last night and bet $4,000 thnt neith-
er Tea Tray, Tenny nor Senorita would
win the big race. Dave johnson took
the bet. The Australian was told by a
would friend he had the worst of it.
He then loosened up and went to st.
James and laid the following bets:
$500 he was IS, not second; s5oofhe was
not third; Tenny to start with "Sor'
Lichenstein. "Sol" had to give Thomp-
son 1875 for bet. Thompson then bet
$1,000 against Tenny being first; $1,000
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
a Decrease In Pensions.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Commissioncr
Raum of the pension bureau has written
to Secretary Noble, calling attention to
the very material decrease in payments
on account of pensions during the pres
ent fiscal year. The entire payments for
army pensions during the present fiscal
ss SSos3ss It now oS seems ee s1prfe probabe
that there will be left of this appropria-
tion at the end of the fiscal year, SIS, ,7G9,-
GOO. The allowance in great number
of claims under the act of June 81, 1890,
has so reduced the amount of the first
payments on pension certificates as to
bring about this favorable result.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
Shot on tho Prairie.

HELENA, Mont, May l3.-News has
reached here from Red Lodge, Mont, of
fatal shooting affair on Pat O'Hara
creek, just over the line in Wyoming.
Alfred Caylette, a young ranchman, and
Hank Chapman, wealthy rancher, had
some trouble over the killing of two of
Chapman's sheep by dogs, and the
Frenchman was accused of doing
it. They met on the prai-
rie, and Caylette, who was
mounted, dropped to the side of hi.
horse and ordered Chapman to throw up
his hands. Chapman replied with a
shot from rifle, the ball going through
the horses body, killing and breaking
Caylette's arm. Chapman then fired,two
more shots into the PROSTATE man and
hunted up justice of the peace and
gave himself I'M.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16

against his being second; $1,000 against
bis being third, with James Murphy of
Chicago, Pulsifer's former partner giving
Thompson $50 for the bet. He then Of
fered $4,000 to $4,000
against Tenny, with no takers.
The entire Tenny delegation
was there. Murphy, Kirk Gum, VIM.
Riley and other Chicago sports. Bets
were offered and not taken that Tenny
would not be the favorite at the post.
Thompson says he will lay ponies to
monkeys with the boys in this country
and make big book, taking any kind Of
money. That sounds we'll, but after
meeting or two the boys know without
guessing who will be the monkey.
Thompson is being we'll advertised by
his present betting.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-16
OIL WORKS 1dFIRE
The Foolhardy Bravery of the Employees
Save Much Property.

Save Much Property.
PHILADELPHIA, May l4.-The Bel
mont oil works, branch of the Atlantic
Refining company was almost entirely
destroyed by fire this afternoon. Five
tanks containing many thousand, bar
rels of refined oil, the shipping house in
which was stored 500 barrels of oil, coop
erage and storehouses, 5000 empty
barrels burned. Up to late hour to-
night the fire is still burning, but it is
believed to be under control, although
from dangerous proximity twenty or
more tanks of oil, henzine and naptha,
it may break out in fresh fury at any time.
To the almost suicidal and foolhardy,
but heroic bravery of several employees OF
the refinery company is due much of the
credit that the fire did not spread more
extensively and consume the entire plant.
Several times the men mounted the tops
of the immense tanks of oil and with wet
blankets and pieces of carpet extin.
guished the flames that were threatening
to communicate with the oil inside
The origin of the fire was from work
man rolling barrel over match lying
on the floor OF the cooperage house
Loss, $4,000 thus far.