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The state capital., 1891-08-08
THE NEGRO POPTL NJ

THE NEGRO POPULATION.
Gen. Francis A. Walker has studied
the census figures regarding the Negro
population in this country and presents
his conclusions printed in an arti-
Gle in the July Forum. 1t is
pointed out that the Negro was
an involuntary immigrant, and that
had it not been for the slave trade
he would probably never have reached
this country in large numbers; having
reached it, slavery has confined him to-
limited section. The Negro popula-
tion of to-day is practically all descend
ed from roo, 900 women who were in this
country in 1910, when the slave trade
ceased; for out of the roo, 900, which is
Gen. Walkers estimate of our cOlored
population, only very small proper
ton are immigrants or descendants of
later irnportations Since 1910 the pro
portionate Of increase of colored people
with the rate of increase of the whites
has been constantly diminishing. In
1910 it was 9 per cent. of the whole, In
| 1910, 1875 per cent, in $780, Ia per cent,
| in 1880, 13. | per cent, in 1890, 11.9 per
cent Up to 1850 the average rate of
+! increase for a decade had been 80 per
cent; from 1850 to 1860 it was 22.07 per
cent: from 1860 to 1870, 21.37 per cent. ;
| from 1870 to 1880, %. OF per cent, and
from 1880 to 1890, l3. 9 per cent. allow
ance being made for the imperfections
of the census of 1870 and the totals for
| 1890 being in part estimates. With this
decreasing rate of increase there is a
noticeable tendency of the race to con-
centrate in the gulf states and lowland
sections of other states, like Georgia,
South Carolina and Arkansas, SO that
the likelihood is that these sections will
before many years contain practically
all our Negro population. From this
summary of his data and conclusions it
is evident that Gen. Walker leans to
the opinion that the proportion of the
colored to the white population of this
country is to be a constantly diminish
ing one The problem is a most inter
esting one to the race and we shall
| have more about it anon.
Because some of the colored citizens
of Ancona, Tex, showed sympathy foi
the Negro slayer of DR.. j. S. Love Of
that place, the whites held a meeting
and warned all Negroes to leave TIN
town within ten days. Numbers have
left and it was expected that all woulo
leave before the expiration of the allot
ted time.
This is high-handed anarchy. This Ii
the result of public opinion countenanc
ing the terrible revenge meeted out tt
the members of the Malta and like
cases where the courts rights are
usurped by mob law. The slayers O.
the dead Mafias may and may not have
been right, but whether they were o.
were not, it set a dangerous precedent
A man is innocent until proven guilty
after fair trial by an impartial conr
and jury This is equity and any devi
alton from this, whether justifable O.
not sets a dangerous precedent l
mobs are to take the place of courts o
law, if the decree of organized mob
is to be recognized as law, then we ha'
better change Free America" to En-
thralled America.
No ara in M CpnCQ rpGnOnS1 nj
The state capital., 1891-08-08

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FIRE FIGHTERS WIN.
The Destructive Flames in Mime.
sofa Subdued.
RESUkING The CRICKET HATCH.
Russia Ready for an Advance on
Turkey.
PROMISING GREAT STORMS
PROMISING GREAT STORMS
GREAT STORMS PREDICTED.
Weather Prophet Foster Tens OF UsvA-
bursts. Frosts and Tornndcrs.

Weather Prophet Foster Tells Of ClcuA-
bursts, frosts and rornsdc~s.
CHICAGO. Sept. ga special from ~ Joseph
following predictions:
A remarkable period OF great storms vin
occur during the first half of October that vii
be surpassed only by those that Will occur
in March, 1882 There will be three
storm waves during this storm period which
will cross the continent from vest 20 ease
along the usual storm center routes The frre
OF these storm waves will be most ssvcrs
In the Mississippi valley and the last on the
the iaclhc coast about September 80. cross the
Rocky, Allegheny valley, from October I 10 q
and reach the Atlantic coast about the 9Th
On the Sd the storm wave will be crossing ths
Mississippi river. not far from ST. Louis, and
WILL then be OF very considerable force in Illinois
and Missouri Accompanying this storm wave
may be expected tornadoes, cloudbursts, hail
and severe gales, and within one or two dave
following t killing frosts will visit noss
Localities OF latitude S6. with q strong probsbil-
ity OF frosts much further south. Hurricanes
will develop great force on the north Atant tic as
this ume, but cannot give their exact location.
They will probably be not far east Of the
West Indies. These hurricanes will become
very fierce along the Atlantic coast from o.
tober to Is. These October storms will indi-
cate what the coming winter will be. Iexpecs
great storms from the LIST Of October 90 the
last OF March, and II this period Of
storms covering the first half Of
October proves 10 be Of more than
usual force it will indicate that have not
miscalculated the weather and we NAV then con-
hdently expect a very cold, severe aud stormy
winter. setting IN quite early. Saturn will pass
It's equinox the last of October and % that in
fuence 1 attribute the great increase OF storms
since the middle OF last May.
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FIRE FIGHTERS WIN.
No Further Danger Apprehended Prom the
Minnesota F1ames

Mora, MINI, Sept. 26.-After a long and
brave fight with the forest fire the people in
kanabre county are feeling relieved. The high
wind has gone down aud no further danger 10
anticipated in the settled portion of the county.
So far as heard of no lives have been lost
The new bridge across tine Knife river was
burned and several numbering camps with val
liable kits. The fire is working its way north
and the damage TO standing pine will amount
TO thousands of dollars. Several houses at Mil
AGA were DESTROYED.
HINcKLEN, MINI, Sept 26.-Ihere had never
before been fire of the magnitude OF this
one in this region. That OF two years ago is
said by the lumbermen here 10 have been AZ
nothing scarcely compared with this one. The
whole country has been swept BY the fnmee
and everything has been burned On this town
except few lumber camps here.
Thousands of tons of hay on the low lands is
all destroyed. Reports from the southwest
along the line Of the Great Northern. saws that
the danger seems to be over, unless there is a
heavy wind again The fire is burning north
ward toward Superior. and is said TO lie IN the
vicinity of Partridge and kerrick.
AtOak Park and Princeton the people were
obliged to turn out en- TO fight away the
fires. In both Instances they wore successful
On every side Of Milsca the fires are stiIl burn
ing Nothing but heavy rain will take away
all fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26
THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
Facts Stated in the Annual Report Of Com
missioner Carter.

Facts Stated i'm the Annual Report Of Com
missioner Carter.
The report of Mr.. Carter, the commissioner
OF the general land Office, shows the work Of
the office to be in a very satisfactory condition
comparative statement is made showing the
number of agricultural, mineral and coal en-
tries during the fiscal years 1886 and 1887 and
the fiscal years 1890 and 1891. The total n num-
Der of agricultural patents issued during the
former period was A. 44s against q total of
2Sl GOT during the years 1880 and 1891. an in
crease of ls7, ,l64 patents. The increase in the
number of mineral patents issued Was 967 and
Of coal patents 3s2.
A statement of the acreage Of the public
lands disposed Of during the year shows that
the cash sales amounted to 2l43 09y acres
OF this amount !. .3yl, AIS acres were pre-emp-
ton cash entries, 259, 9l3 acres were timber
land and stone land entries. 400. .432 acres were
desert land entries. 81, ,69l acres we're mineral
and 80, 955 acres were private entries. OF the
miscellaneous entries 5,040.393 acres were
homesteaded and 969,006 acres were entered
under the timber culture Law. The railroad
selections amounted to 1.S57. .572 acres, the
state selections to 174,40 acres, the Indian
allotments to III, 4S5 and the original swamp
selections to 23, l67 acres.
THE SUBJECT OF IRRIGATION.
irrigation, estimating that l2O, 600 600 acres Of
land might be reclaimed.
THAT the demand for homes on the public
domain, the commissioner SAYS sis greater
than ever before in the country's history NAV
reasonably be inferred from the recent expert
ence in the opening Of Oklahoma territory
Within twenty-four hours after the land was
thrown open for settlement by the President =
proclamation there were at least two qualified
entry men for every desirable quarter sscNon
Of land in the territory.
This unusual demand did not arise because
Of any special preference for the climate or
soil. but because of the very limited area of
public land remaining upon which a settler can
raise crops without artificial irrigation. There
are millions Of acres in the arid region with
soil equal if not superior to that found in Sec
tions Of the country where the climate is
equally desirable upon which no one attempts
to settle, for the reason that q water supply for
irrigating purposes cannot be secured at such
expense as the settlers are able to pay"
He recommends the transfer of the land and
water to the direct control Of the states, sub
ject to such limitations and restrictions as
would insure the reclamation of the land by
the states and the transfer of the title from
the state in the first instance to actual settlers
in quantity not exceeding 160 acres Of land TO
each settler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26
IDAHO FOR HARRISON,
senator Dubois says the President 10 More
Popular Than Any One Else.

senator Dubois says the President 10 More
Popular Than Any One Else.
President Harrison is very firmly fixed in
the hearts Of the people Of the far northwest. -
said Senator Dubois Of Idaho to a STAR re-
porter this morning, the subject under discus
sion being the probable republican nominee
for 80. This administration" continued the
Senator, has favored our section IN almost
every important matter and antagonized it in
none. Under il our lead-silver mines have
been protected. and as a natural sequence
mining industries have been stimulated to
profitable activity. The administration of the
general land Office has been most satisfactory
TO the settlers. and our postal facilities are in
better shape than ever before. While Idaho
was Yet territory a strong pro-Harrison senti-
ment sprang up. for the President selected
from among our own people all the federal
territorial officials: something no other Presi-
dent ever did. We secured statehood under
Mr. Harrison and we feel that this administra-
ton has been friendly and considerable in the
extreme. Is ii strange that we should have
every confidence in itY'
'How does Mr.. Blaine stand in the popular
estimationy'
thoughtful men in Idaho" replied the
Senator, land ia the new states generally. do
not, am satisfied desire a change: they will
cordially support the President for a renomina-
ton If he wants it. There are some surface in
dications favorable to Mr.. Blaine but even if
he were an avowed Candidate, which he is not.
have no reason for supposing that our people
would prefer him to Dir. Harrison. Ii Mr. Har-
rison Is renominated it will not be necessary to
make campaign anywhere: his record will
sufhce We are satisfied with his treatment
OF all public questions directly affecting us,
and the best we could hope for from any Presi-
dent would be continuation of the same
policy. 1t is true that Mr.. Harrison docs not
exactly suit us on the silver question, but he
comes as near to it as any presidential possi-
blllty OF either party.
Il regard the entire northwest as safely re-
publican. but we could win easier with Mr..
Harrison than with any one else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26
HARD-HITTING PHILLuEs.
The Bowling of the English Cricketers Being
BAtted Hard nj Manhel,n-

BAtted Hard nj Manhel,a.
CRICKET GROUNDS PHILApELPHIA. Sept 26.-
Play was resumed at ii 10 this morning in the
international cricket match between Lord
Hawkes. eleven and the eleven selected from
the crack Philadelphia teams. The crowd in
attendance az the opening this morn
ing much larger than when the
Englishmen began their inning yesterday
fully 5000 people being grouped around the
field. The sun shines hot and bright and the
crease Is IN perfect condition. No change wae
made in the makeup of either team Scott
and Coates, the Philadelphians who were as
bat when stumps were drawn yesterday, having
made twenty-nine runs resumed.
just as the batsmen were getting well set
Scott hit Brown to leg and in irving TO make .
short was run out by good throw from key,
who, by fast running headed the ball OF as it
was near the rope and made hard line throw
TO the wicket. First wicket for AZ; Scott run
out. IL; Coates, not ont. 81; no extras.
Patterson then wnlked out from the club
house and cordial applauss-sreeted the appear
ance of Philadelphia's' champion bafsman.
Runs came slowly. the fielding of the English
men being perfect. Coates made IS by
excellent play and was deservedly APP
plauded as he left the field Total 81 for two
wickets +. H. Bohlen took the vacant wicket.
Play was careful aud steady for some time.
The fielding of the Englishmen continued al
most inyincible. Runs came slowly and at II
o'clock Bohlen hyened matters up BY cutting
Brown to the ropes for four.
The total score was nov So for two wickets.
The heat OF the MONDAY sun was something
awful and " Gods retired TO the field, Hilliard
coming In to bowl in his place. The heat and
glare Is disadvantageous TO the Britishers. as
they are unused to IT. some Of them say they
have not played under such a sun this season
When ice 10 brought on the field the visitors
gather around the bucket and rub their heated
heads and wrists with the cooling article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26
M'kINLEY WILL WIN.
So Thinks Representative Miller of sout
Carolina, Who Has Been Through Ohio.

SO Representative OF south
Carolina, Who Has Been Through Ohio
Representative Miller OF South Carolina,
who has just come through Ohio from
the west told STAR reporter today
that be had tried to get the drift Of senti-
ment in that state by talking with every
one he met whose opinion was likely 10 be
worth mucha that he thought Maj. Mckinley
would be elected. He said that the action at
the convocation of the Georgia alliance in
declaring that they would not do anything to
injure the democratic party had saved lots of
votes to Mckinley which would have been
cast against him but for this evidence that the
alliance of the south is not acting independ-
emily, in good faith.
The reason Of the uneasiness which H. felt in
the state, he said. was due to the uncertainty
as to the operation of the Australian ballot law
AS to the tariff. he said that they were making
trouble for Mckinley on the tin plate business,
but that this was but one feature of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

WEIGHING AND STAMPING OF CIGARs-In re-
ply to letter from the surveyor of customs at
st. Louis, Mo-. relative to the weighing and
stamping of cigars sent to the general order
store, Assistant Secretary Spaulding says that
such cigars need rot be weighed nor stamped
until entry is made for ware house or consump-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26
STRICKEN With PAKALYsIa

Capt Fisher. Chief Clerk Of the Pension
Once, Attacked at His Desk
Without warning and much to the surprise
Of those who we're in his room Capt. Fisher,
chief clerk Of the pension Office. was stricken
with paralysis at about 1890 O'Clock
this morning. As soon as practicable
the sufferer was conveyed to his home and
there he received all necessary medical atten-
tion. His condition this afternoon was not be-
heved to be serious Capt Fisher was sim-
llarly affected some years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

Everything Ready for an Advance By LA.A
and Sea On Constantinopie.

sSehytuhnk Ascaoy tof m auNnuce u 49,
and Sea On Constantinople.
LONDON, Sept ga st. Petersburg dispatch
says that, while the death OF the Grand Duchess
Alexandria is the ostensible and sufficient causs
for the car Fastening back to Russia, yet the
hurry of his journey has created general i'm
precision in the Russian capital that AFFAIR." as
Constantinople have great deal to do with the
ezar's anxiety to be at nome.
Everything is ready for an advance by land
and sea toward the Turkish capital whenever
the czar gives the word, and there is q nervous
feeling that IL may be given st anv moment
The Russian army officers are known
the present czar, like his predecessors,
has always great respect for army sentiment
1t vas the Russian army without direct author
ity from the czar that nearly brought about Q
conflict with England in 1885. when the ssas
repudiated and rewarded the action Of his on
GERS and the same desire 20 measure swords
and win promotion is stronger than ever today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

TREASURY DEPARTMENT CHANGEs.-Promo-
tions: Arthur L. Hitchcock Of New York, from
$40 to $1,000, Office of the conroller of the
currency; V. A. Hubbard of Ohio. from $3.50
to $3.50 per diem, office of the supervising
architect; Arthur Hendricks of New York, from
class to class 4. Office of the register; Wyatt
Archer Of Virginia. from class l to class 9,
anu Miss Dora Skeele, from S1,000 to class i,
Office Of the fourth auditor.
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DEPoskD BY BISHOP LEONARD.

Action Taken Upon the Case ef shs Rsv.
Howard Macqueary.
CLEVELAND, ONO, Sept 26.-Rsv. Howard
Macqueary, who a few days since resigned from
the priesthood Of the Protestant Episcopal
church pending his sentence OF tempo
rsry suspension on charges Of herssy.
was last evening formally deposed BY
Bishop Leonard. The impressive ceremony
occurred st Trinity Cathedral juss sfssr ths
close Of the evening prayer service. There
bishop and presbytery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

souNr-Sa wIRE.-The Navy Department is
finding difficulty in securing in this country
the 1000 pounds of piano wire needed to equip
the Albatross for making the soundings for a
cable between the United States and the Sand
wich Islands, and it is believed that the wire
must be purchased in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

WAR DEPARTMENT CHANaEs.-W. ". Gibson
Of Alabama, appointed copyist, R. and p. div.
Norman H. Camp of Idaho, appointed clerk,
1000, adjutant generals office; Edward A. Gay
Of New Jersey, appointed clerk, 81 .0O0 Office
Secretary of War; Joseph E. Leaning of New
S1. 400, engineer Office; Robert s. Shelton, clerk,
class /, L. and p. div, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

STAGNATIoN IN THE NAvY.-The naval board
created by Secretary Tracy to devise means of
overcoming the existing stagnation in the
navy and reporting a feasible and effective
system Of promations has completed its work
and drawn up report which will receive con-
sideration by Secretary Tracy. Legislation is
recommended to give effect to the plan sug-
gested by the board, but the details will not be
made public at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

A gentleman who talked with shs President
today said 10 . srAR reporter after leaving the
White HOUSE that be believed Judge Culbsrs-
son Of Tsxas would b appointed inssrstass
commerce commisuioner, though II appeared
that the President had not fully mads up hi
mind on ths subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

LooguA
6r. LoUIs, Mo-. Sept 8.-n Prsssdsut
Won der Ahe Of the st. Louis Browns b quoted
correctly he evidently intends 70 90 into shs
league ranks and recruit next years club shsrs-
FROM He says that latham and hcPhse of
he Cincinnstis viii play here and
that he has his eye on Richardson of the Neg
York club. who v1n play IN st. Louis next ssar
son cr the New York club will have 20 pay hin
. bigger salary than ever before oGsrsd baA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

THE ENTRY OF BoxEs.-The Treasury De-
partment has decided that boxes manufactured
in the United States from domestic materials
and exported with American products are en-
titled to free entry when returned empty.
Boxes made from imported materials and ex-
ported without allowance of drawback thereon
are also entitled to free entry. but those boxes
on the importation of which drawback has
been allowed are liable Oh reimportation to a
duty equal to the drawback SO allowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

PresIdentfoi Appofntmeuts-
The President has appointed jeremiah Cough
lin Of New York to bs secretary Of legation
and consul general at Bogota, Colombia, and
Chang Woo Tsang, . Chinese subject TO be in
terpreter ct the Cnited States consulate ct
Hankow, China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

TheTreasuryD Department. today received elsl,-
400 of ~ per cent bonds for redemption and
e5l, 900 to be continued at per cents Total
redeemed. sl7, ~, $50; total continued, cas-.
0A7, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

R~ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF ENTIRE CON-
-. tents Of the hook and stationery store of VIM.
n Lepley. IlOo ST. n W. !; compete stock OF prayer
books. church articles RELIGIOUS books stationery,
school books and satoners sundres for retail
Tor cost price. II. W. SOHON, Assignee,
seSO-t 1lOS ST. Il. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.-Internal rev.
enue, SAT-, ,727; customs, $685., ,512.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

APPLICATIONS FOR PARDoNs.-In the case of
L. G. Bussey of West Virginia, convicted of
violation of the election laws and sentenced to
pay fine Of 500 and costs. the President has
remitted one-half of the penalty. In the cases
of Charles H. Ritter Of Indiana, convicted of
violation of the banking laws, whose sentence
was suspended, and W. F. Bermhamer of In
diana, convicted of conspiracy and sentenced
to imprisonment for one year and $1 900 fine,
ton for pardon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

SOLICITOR GENERAL TAFT has left Washing
ton for visit of a few days to White Sulphur
Springs, w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-26

Pr0secudnG the Feather W0Ighfs.
The prize-hghting matter in New Orleans has
taken new turn. The grand Jury virtually
abandoned the eindictments against Tommy War
rem and Cal Mccarthy for training for fight
and has indicted them for engaging in the
fight The men were arrested and furuished
bonds. The trial viii take place nszt Tuesday.
The Olympic Clnb Il keeping ths men st it sx-
pense.