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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
rhe Nliners Not Sleeplng.
From reports received one is led

From reports received one is led to
believe that the miners have not been
idle. There has been big demand
for rifles here in the CITY, and any
day may bring forth terrible conflict,
If the miners decide to fight their avail
able force will reach 5000, and if they
attack the troops it will probably be be-
gun when the troops reach Clinton, the
county-seat of Anderson county, and
about ten miles from the scene of the
recent disturbances. The Gatling guns
of the militia are to be mounted on flat
cars
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
unsoldierlY Soldiers.
Lieutenants Kenner and McCt

Lieutenants Kenner and Mccormick,
of the Moerlcin Zouaves, of Chatta-
nooga, have resigned. and prefer charges
against Lieutenant Lauter and three
privates, of unsoldierly conduct, the
three prlvates in assuring a Briceville
miner that the soldiers would not fight
them; Lieutenant Lauter in melting his
men to refuse to fight the miners be-
cause the miners were right.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
sheriff Rutherford's story.

Sheriff Rutherford, of Anderson coun
ty, the scene of the miners troubles, de,
MES that he had fled the county and de.
clares that he is trying to shoulder the
responsibilities that belong to him, and
says the governor should do the same
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
millionaire Blair ~.

KANSAS CRY, July 24.--John /. Blair,
the millionaire banker and railroad
owner, is critically III at the Coates
House Physicians are constantly at
his bedside.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24

Nassar-ed-D
shah of Persia,
has revived the
periodical specu-
lation in London
as to the political
probabilities in
the event of his
d cath. Though
Persia is the most
remote of the
large A s iatic
countries its inn
portance from o
strategic as well
as u commercial
point of view has
en-
nnnnd Ahn attain
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
A MINERS, RIOT

Precipitated by Reduction of Wages
and importation of Labor.
PLYMOUTH. Pa. July PA strike and
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
A GREAT GOLD STRIKE
Reported to Have Been Made ON the Red
River, Washington.

SPOKANE FALLS, July 24.-It is stated
that DIR. Poyner, of Pomeroy, Wash,
has made fabulous gold strike on the
Red river. He has four-foot ledge alb
solutely thick all over with gold. From
all accounts it is genuine and wonder
P,,1 e+yiba
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
THE SHAH IS ILL,
And Persia VIII Probably Soon
,~ Have a New Ruler.
His Royal Nobs a Schemer
from Schemerville.

During His Visits to Europe He Invari-
ably Played Capitalists for Suckers by
and Invariably Changed His Mind Atefr
Returning Home.
LONDON, July 24.-The announcement
from Teheran of the serious illness Of
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-07-24
A NEW PHASE.
A Decided Change in Regard to
the Coal Creek Troubles.
Governor Buchanan Will Uphold the
Law at Any Cost.
The Miners Not So Anxious to
Fight as They We're.
GIVEN TO UNDERSTAND THAT ORDER
MUST BE RESTORED,
AND AT ONCE, OR TROOPS wOUD BE
SENT FORWARD.

Rumors of Dynamite Plots, ConcOcted, No
Doubt, to Brighten the Troops-The
Governor, After IA Conference with the
Miners, Militia and Citizens, Decides to
Call an Extra Session of the Legislature
and Recommend that the Convict Lease
System BE MOdified-In the Meantime
the States Prisoners Must BE Allowed
to Work Wherever Sent.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 24.-Wednes-
day afternoon Governor Buchanan, At
torney General Pickel, Adjutant General
Norman, Superintendent of Prisons
Wade, Labor Commissioner Ford and
Sheriff Rutherford held conference
and decided that the troops had been
legally called out and that they should be
sent to the mines. The attorney general
asserted that the governor has perfect
right to order out the troops and pre-
serve order in county that is i'll state
of insurrection.
The governor adhers to his de-
termination to uphold the law at
at any and all cost, and says the troops
will remain in Coal Creek when they
get there till the miners have complete
ly submitted.
viii Call an Extra Session.
The governor, after hearing arguments
from operators, miners and many of
Knoxvilles leading citizens, declared that
chad decided to call an extra session of
the legislature for the purpose of modi-
fying. if not abolishing the convict lease
system. He stated, however, that in
the meantime the miners must allow the
return of the COnvicts to Briceville and
Coal Creek Should they agree to this.
the militia would be withdrawn, but re-
fusal would necessitate an order that the
troops carry the convicts back at any
cost.
The miners are not as anxious to fight
as they were a few days ago, when only
a handful of men opposed them. Gov
ernor Buchanan no sooner reached the
city than committee awaited on him
begging him for further time, saying
that they thought they could induce
their insurgent army to lay down their
arms and allow the convicts to return
to the mines if the governor will
promise to call an extra session of the
legislature and ask that the lease law be
repealed. A committee of citizens of this
city Joined the miners in their appeal.
The governor replied that he would give
them twenty-four hours to restore order
and let the law take it's course in Coal
Creek valley. If not done by that time
he would have the troops go to the
scene and maintain the dignity of the
state at the point of the bayonet. The
troops are anxious to move and settle
the question as to who is the biggest, the
state of Tennessee, or the miners of An
derson county.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
PRUNNINGS.

One Of the interesting objects wnleh VIZ,
he exhibited at the World 5 ran ho,se
tshle made from the timber OF Ihe nous e
in ,Funchal, Madeira, in which CoIHniTG;S h;S
lived for a time before ne Degan -"
voyges of discovery.
Two wears ago the remains OF VIZ; Whar ~
nes we're buried at COrunna, no. VII VII
exhumed the other day, they were 'nht ou
netrifird, and had increased ln "o's"'
frou I75 to over 800 pounds.
The missouri leguislature closed anllu
scenes of drunkenness and deoaueilery aIi y
On the Sunday preceding the close Cd ni'
tho saloons were running wide open, anu
were we thronged from morning I'LL laCe s,,s -
o;oht with the senators and represents,
tiyes' drinking, singing, yelling anu snu
caronsing. With two or three e1cepIlonSs
the entire st. Louis delegation pas ro.
th, whole week in one prolongeu sp,Go,
drinking, gambling, and other"lSe
violating the laws.-VOice.
California will occupy one huho'oO
dollar building at the exposition. ouo,
Maine will erect ten tnous 'nu uolia
building forty by fortv feet, two S'or'e'
high with a tower.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
THE LIBERIAN MISSION

Mr.. Charles G. Stewart, Wash
ington correspondent of the lndi-
annapolis World, is candidate tor
the Liberlan mlslon. The Daily
Post of Wednesday July 22nd,
said the following;
Among the prominent colored
men who ave been mentioned In
connection with the Liberlan mis-
sion, made vacant by the death OF
Minister Clark, is Mr.. Charles
Carroll Stewart, of this city, a man
of excellent education and good
abilities. He is a natl Ve of Anap-
oils, about thirty-two years OF age
and at present is the Washington
correspondent of the indianapolis
World and Cleveland Gazette. Mr.
Ste Hart has been actively inter
ested in newspaper work tor E
number of years and has also trav'
eled extensively abroad in Africa
as we'll as Asia and Europe. l
energy, health, intelligence, anC
business quail ticatlcns count foI
anything, he would well represen
American interests at Liberia.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
LET US HAVE NO MORE OF
TT.

--There are a few old brocken
down Negro politicians IN every
CITY. town and Hamlet in this un-
ion, who have been supported by
Afro, American newspapers, TO
different positions to which they
may have aspired. In and through
the support of Negrojournals they
have been u sde prominent.
through that prominency obtained
the positions to which they aspi"-
ed. These very class OF men have
outliv I'd their political usefulness.
shorn of what inhu, nee the color
ed newspapers brought to them.
Of the falling away of these
played~out politicians, the fault
cam 1t be charged up to the color
ed journals. The difficulty lies
right here; they are living in
different p litlcal atmosphere
which requires more brain thar
they possess. Now comes these
ingrates to the front, abdsine
Afro journals. Saying cNigger
newspaper are 10 gold; ant
they are humbugs," because th'
Afro-journals will not resurrec
dead and worthless asses which
the people repudiated and buried
If these mud-slingers of Negr'
journalism think they can succee'
by pithiug into the craft, keep l
Up and they will be convince'
before the fight is ended, tia
(Nlgger) newspapers as they cal
them, are a power In the land.-
| The Watch T0lOer.
The country Is full of just sue
broken down moss-back Negroe
The Negro press is power.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
POLITICAL BLUNDERS.

1t is 80 strange that 81 many
pollfical blunders are generally
made on the part ofevery republl-
can administration. 1t is always
presumed on the part of the Exec
utive, that the young republicans
who have influence, should not be
taken into consideration nor
should they be asked into the
councils of the politicians. The
next convention will show some ot
the brightest and most competent
young nsen in this country. The
young republicans should moi
blame President Harrison for any
seeming neglect on his part t,
recognize their claims; they should
blame his advisers or those in
whom he places the most implicit
confidence and fail to report to hin
the real condition of affairs. There
8, of course, some dissatisfaction
among quite number of republic
cans in this country, because thel
claims have not been given prop
er consideration.
The BEE has always maintained
that, if less large Offices were dis
tributed among the party worker
and more smaller ones, create
satisfaction would be given. Th
BEE wants it distinctly understood
that the Negroes of this countr.
have no recognized leaders, nor d.
they delegate their representativ
strength to any man who ma
claim to be the leader of the col
ored race, and the sooner the ad
ministration recognizes this fac
the better it will be for the party
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

Some of the newspapers of the country
are trying 20 convince the world that
Hon. b. X. Bruce, and editor w. Z. Chase
nave fallen out. Not 50, they are still
warm fIiends.-The Watch Tower.
Some Negro editors are of the
opinion that one cannot friendly
criticise a friend. The BEE enter.
tains the same respect and apprecl-
alton for Mr.. Bruce as heretofore.
Editor Gray is right when he states
that Mr.. Bruce and the editor OF
the BEE are "stIll warm friends"
The BEE disIikes the methods that
Recorder Bruce adopt in dealing
with enemies. Mr.. Bruce has lived
m this city long enough to know
that it is not every man who smiles
in his face that is his friend. The
most venomenous and unmitigated
VcOundrel is the sneak IagO.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
THE PRESS AND THE BLACK
MAN.
REV, ". c. G1wNEs THINKS 1T DOES
NOT TREAT HIM FAIRLY.

Rev. w. {. Gownes, pastor Of providence A.
Al +. Mission, last night preached a sermon
upon the subject "Is the press q Friend OF he
Black man. No" In the course of his
remarks he said
The press is mighty engine for good or
fOT evil. Its influence is very great and IL
ought 10 be the organ of the public. Ii should
SeTVe 10 lift men up not pull them down.
Every time that q newsboy goes upon the
street with newspapers the human race is
either elevated or IL is damned. what
complain of in the press is that whenever
anything arises with regard 10 the black
man the papers, instead OF giving both sides
Of the matter, always present the dark side,
and thus cause the entire race 10 be
condem ced for the fault of one man or Of a
few men.
The colored manhas to night against great odds
under the best Of circumstances, and II he
does not get a true representation In The
newspapers his chances for getting ahead are
considerably lessened. With a few eXcep
lions, most of which are in the Western
states, the coIored.race is not afforded any
chance in the public press of showing its
prORress and wheL- the rough element do
anything wrong the dark side is not only
shown. cut also considerably magnified."
He concluded with q strong plea for a fair
hearing In the public preSs.-Baltimore, Nd,
Herald.
Ifthe colored people would sup
bort their own race journals, they
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
THE NORTH vs.. THE SOUTH

One of the local contemporaries
about two weeks ago declared in
long wlnded editorial that the
North was being ignored, so far
as receiving recognition from this
administration, was concerned;
that the northern colored voter
was dissatisfied with the admins
trati0n on account of it's failure to
recognize The northern vote.
Some time ago the BEE had oc-
casion to mention the number of
colored northern appointments
that have been made by this
administration which demons
strated the fact that President
Harrison had given the northern
coiored vote fair consideration
Why is the South 30 strong; that
is the Negro representatives of the
South? 1t is because such men
as Messrs. Bruce, Lynch, Hill
and other representatives of the
colored people are united and are
working for one common cause.
When the northern Negro learns
to unite in body politics, he will
then learn the reasons why the
southern Negro has succeeded as
we'll as be has.
Why should this false impress
lou be made to the colored voters
of the country? Why not give
men who deserve credit what is
due them? The BEE is free TO
admit, that the administration has
been deceived in its men, to a
great extent and the sooner it
realizes tha: fact the better it will
be for the Republican party. The
Negro race is not controlled by
these men, nor Can it be said that
any administration will be a sue
cess when able young men are
turned down for men who have no
constituency behind them.
President Harrison has done
we'll for the Negro, but, the fault
is, that the men in whom be con-
fdes misrepresents the 'ndition
of affairs to him. The Negroes
of the South deserve all the recog-
milton that any administration can
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

give them; 1t is but fair that the
colored man of the South should
be given credit for what be has
done. He has outgeneraled the
northern Negro. The northern
Negro has been standing upon the
top of a bill barking like a cur dog
ever since the administration has
been in power and has accomplish
ed nothing. The most prominent
is T. Thomas Fortune, who served
the democratic Iarty two years
ago and with the impudence OF a
iackass be demands that repub'
lican administration appoint him
to Hayti. While on the Other
hand the southern colored mer
have shown their political sagacl'
ty and craftsmanship and demand
ed recognition on their merits.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
INCONSISTENT NEGROES.
FORTUNES CLAIMS ON THE REPUBLT-
CAN PARTY. HIS REASONS WHY
HE SHOULD BE APPOINTED.

1t is reported that T. Thomas
Fortune, who did all in his power
two years ago to persuade the col
ored voters of the country to sup
port the democratic party, has
received the Endorsement of quite a
number of leading Negroes for the
Haytian mission. This, of itself,
shows the inconsistency of these
so.called leading Negroes. If a
white republican IndOrses a white
democrat for a post Office in the
South, the entire Negro republican
voters will rise up in arms and
declare that the President of the
United States is opposed to Negroes
holding an Cffice. On the other
hand, these same colOred voters
claim that it is their perOgative to
indorse a "rampant" Negro demo-
crat, like Fortune, to the detriment
of deserving republican workers. If
man is democrat, be he white or
black, has he any claims on re-
publican administration?
just think of it. Fortune left
the city and state Of New York for
Cincinnati, Ohio, and edited a
democratic paper not satisfied with
that be entered into scheme with
Peter 81. Clark of Ohio, q noted
Negro democrat and assisted in
calling a Negro democratic confer
ence at Indianapolis, Ind, the very
home of President HARRISON. 1t
was at this place that Fortune de.
nounced the republican party and
its leaders. 1t now comes to pass
that Mr.. Fortune wants to repre-.
sent the United States, under a
republican administration abroad.
He had better 60 and ask President
Harrison to resign and reinstate him
in the executive chair. 1t would
be no more impudent than his
application for the Haytian mis-
sion. The following are Mr.. For
tunes reasons why he should be
appointed:
1st. 81 was Negro, hind bound,
radical, l was a failure as an office
seeker, so l joined the Independent
Republican party.
2nd. | failed in that capacity, SO
joined the prohibition party. In
this new field of labor found the
whiskey men against me-"
3rd. | went into the labor party
there | was a total failure, l did
not like work.
4th. 1 assisted in organizing a
Negro Democratic conference al
Indianapolis, Ind. went to Ohio
and edited a democratic paper, but
alas, my party was defeated. II
was not my fault that Mr.. Cleve
land. was defeated, by Mr.. Harrison;
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

I did all in my power to convince
these so-called Negro leaders Wno
have indorsed me for the Haytian
mission that there was nothing III
the Republican party for them.
5th. have but one moro party
to join and if I fail to get the nay
tian mission, L shall join the all
ance party"
These. remarked Mr.. Fortune,
are my reasons plainly put, why
should succeed Mr.. Douglass.
Aside from bis democratic pro-
clivities, he never read a book OF
deplomscy in his life and to seno
him to Haytl would be like sendlnt
a pig to Russia to negotiate
treaty.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

The editor OF the American
Clown, alias G. II. j. Taylor, the
successful block head who went to
Liberia as minister, was asked
some few days ago what law was.
In reply be said that it was a
science that was too scientific for
his brain. When he was in Libe-
ria, the natives took him for a
clown, but, the people in the West
says he hasn't got sense enough to
be q clown.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

Is it not a mistake on the part
of the citizens committee OF the
Grand Army Encampment to
appoint Capt. T. s. Kelly as one
of he committee to visit Detroit
next month? The committee will
see It's mistake when it gets to
Detroit and don't you forget it.
Capt. Kelly's military record is not
the best to present to the people
of Detroit.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
PUBLIC OPINION.

Some time ago, we were in receipt of let
ter, announcing the candidacy of editor I.
Thomas Fortune, of the New York Age as a
candidate for the position of Minister to Hay
ii should Minister Dou-laSs resign. Truly,
We oppose hIm on general political princi-
ples-Arkansas Dispatch.
Yes, ard every honest republi-
can is opposed to the appointment
of this political acrobat.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

The Watch T01er, is the name
of a newspaper edited by Rev.
VIM. Gray. Rev. Gray is a logl'
cal aud brilliant writer and there
is no doubt but that his paper will
succeed and be a potent factor IN
the body polite. The BEE wei,
comes the Watch TOl0er in the field
of journalism.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

The "Baptist Church" has chang
ed it's name to "Watch Tower"
Bro. Gray, why did you change 50
soon? The Baptists are the strong
est denomination and should nave
a paper named for them at the Gap
itol. Would not they support the
Baptist Church?
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25
WHEN SHALL HE RAISE HIS HAT
READ THIS AND THE QUESTION W
NEVER BOTHER YOU AGAIN.

READ THIS AND THE QUESTION w..
NEVER BOTHER YOU AGAIN.
l. When he bows to lady or aL el5..
gentleman.
2. When he is with lady who bsv,
any person, even if the other is a h.
stranger to him.
8. When he salutes a gentleman VII.
in fhe company of ladies.
A. When he is in company Of ano,.
gentlemen who bows to lady.
5. When he is with lady and NEE,
gentleman whom he knows.
6. When he offers any ciYility TO q h
who is . stranger to him.
I. when he parts with a lady. an.
speeking to her, or after walking !,
driving with her, etc.-Youug LsI.s
Fashion Bazaar.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

Aside from the graduation OF
ladies of the Normal school, they
should be compelled to give cer-
tificate of their good moral charac-
ter,
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

The teachers committee Will no"
revoke the appointment OF MISS
Summerville and Miss Peters.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

We congratulate the "Peoples
Voice" on it's new dress. Bro
Smothers it fits well.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

Prof. Gregory having been thor'
ougbly exonerated, he like a man,
rendered his resignation.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

BROWN IRON BITTERs
Cures Dyspepsia, In
digestion 6 Debility.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

would not have to ask the white
press to publish their grievances.
Rev. Gownes excepted of course.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

I have been informed that
very talented young lady of s
W.. one of our Normal School
graduates, will coon enter the
printing department of the Wash
ington BEE to take full course
of type setting. The Office Is now
beautifully arranged and is said
to be the tinesl in the city. Pep
arations are now being made to
put In a steam power press.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

I quite agree with you when
you say our girls should be care
full with whom they associate
There are young ladies in thii
city with whom white men associ.
ate, yet these same young ladie:
can be seen associating with oul
best families.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

attended the excursion of the
Shiloh Baptist church to Colling-
wood Beach last Tuesday. II
was of the most orderly excursions
that has been there this season.
The three boats were crowded to
their utmost capacity and every
body seemed to enjoy themselves.
It was a financial succe 80.
The Washington bee., 1891-07-25

l anticipate a good time at Att
lantlc City, n. j., very soon and
there l hope to see you and your
dear friend Lille.
As ever yours,
Clara.
The Dickinson press., 1891-05-09
An Amusing sccno In Court.

One of the most amusing yet unex-
pected sensation scenes ever witnessed
in q theatre occurred at the Theatre
Royal, Manchester. The curtain drew
up for Mr.. Toole to address the court in
re Bardell VS.. Pickwick, when the whole
of the jury ~mysteriously disappeared,
their 'box" suddenly giving way and
ingulfng the "good men and true"
At first the vast audience who crowded
every part of the theatre were silent,
fearing some dreadful accident had &C.
CURED, but as the unlucky jurymen
rapidly reappeared, unhurt, though look
ing very foolish, they broke out into a
perfect hurricane af laughter, which
lasted several minutes.
Tho curtain hadto be dropped to allow
the jury to be "boxed" again, and when
Mr.. Toole began his address he provoked
another burst of visibility by abiding to
the jury rs chat worthy body of stead
fast and immovable men,"
A peculiarly amusing feature of this
novel scene was the fact that tho major
ity of the "jury" were stage carpenters,
whose duty it was to erect the court
and they suffered in this case for their
w carelessness London Tit-Bits.