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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

capped from slavery. One morning be-
sore daybreak he crossed the Mississlp-
pl In a small boat amid a fuslllade OF
bullets. boarded a Chicago & Alton
train and In twelve hours was In Chlca-
20 looking for a Job. He found work In
p. w. Gates foundry on the West Side.
and In three months had saved $3.50.
Then he bought n horse and went into
the expressing business. Soon after
ward he married, sent for his mother
and cared for her while she lived. Bates
often made $50 a week with his wagon.
He bought a lot for $1,000 and paid for
II In one year. The night Of the first
big Chicago fire he made $50 moving
trunks and furniture.
And would have made more" he
says, "if hadn't taken pity on some po
colored folks an moved en- for moth
in"
Bates Is small. gray-bearded and al
most black. lie dresses 80 poorly that
he would not attract attention any
where His money has been made by
honest saving and shrowd investments
In Chicago real estate. lie Is very eco
nomical. always busy and never gets
lonely lie belongs 10 no church, takes
no interest In politics. and. save a few
distant relatives. has no heirs to In
herlt his wealth.
Next In wealth among the colorol
citizens Of Chicago comes Mrs. John
Jones. widow OF Commissioner John
Jones. who was lifelong friend OF the
late Frederick Douglass. Mrs Jones Ia
worth 100000. She owns a four-story
brick building at li9 Dearborn street.
has property In various parts Of the
city aud resides In her own tastily fash
Toned home. amid the most refined en-
yironments, at 80 Ray street.
Mrs. Jones is good-looking. mother
ly old lady. Her fortune was left her
By her husband. with whom some thirty
years ago she came to Chicago She Is
progressive and refined. leader among
colored women and Is interested in ev-
erything pertaining to the colored race.
Her granddaughter. Miss Theodore Lea,
is an accomplished girl and is one OF
the most popular singers among her
people In Chicago. Mrs. Jones keeps n
coachman and a servant girl Her
household consists OF her daughter.
Mrs. Lea, her granddaughter and her
self.
\ young white woman recently got a
verdict OF s22 800 against Mrs Jones
for injuries sustained In the elevator at
il9 Dearborn street When asked
what action would be taken about the
verdict. Mrs Jones replied: "Oh. the
money will be paid. ! guess, II the
courts order H."
c. H. Smiley. the colored caterer, Is
probably the possessor Of nearly $780,
900 In cash and real estate. Ten years
ago he came here from Philadelphia
without a dollar in his pocket. For a
time he worked for Kinsley. but soon
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

other house just like u on Plymouth
place Both are within a stones throw
OF Polk street depot. and including the
lots or which they stand. are each val
ued at $4,000. But this Is only a small
part OF Mr. Bates possessions. Out on
State street near Thirty-sixth. he has
Just completed q seven-story and base
ment pressed brick and terra Gotta
apartment-house worth over 100000.
which he rents entirely TO white ten
ants, Besides, he Ia said to be interest
"a IN several commercial schemes and
10 carry a large. inviting bank book In
his inside pocket.
Bates Is a peculiar character. There
Is q touch OF pathos and romance In
the story OF his lie. Born a slave In
North Carolina. he was sold away from
his parents when a babe. After being
sold into nearly every state In the South
he was finally purchased by a trader.
who brought him to St. Louis. where he
was gain offered for sale in common
with miscellaneous lot OF slaves,
Bates was then a young man. An old
"auntie" who had been let out TO a
wealthy ST. Louis family on trial. told
him that where she had worked there
was colorod woman named Aunt
Fannie" who resembled him enough TO
be his mother.
Does you know where 20 mother
is?" the old "aunue" asked.
NO" replied Bates. Il had some
parents once, | guess, but that was so
long ago | wouldn't know 'em now"
"well. honey. dat woman Is yo' moth
or. sho.' an de good Lord dun fotch you
here to meet her" returned the good
old soul.
Bates told the trader what he had
heard. and upon investigation Il was
found that both bis lathe and mother
were owned by a veal = st. Louis
man. who. becoming " rested. very
humanely purchased n son also, and
thus the little slave fam after twenty
years OF separation. W again united.
AZ the outbreak Of tie war Bates es-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

OF Chicago. Daniel Is perhaps the
better OF. He is easily worth 100000.
lie owns several restaurants and a
great deal OF choice real estate In Chi
cage besides splendid stock farm In
Michigan. Mr.. Scott has lived In Chi
cago a great many years and IL Ia
millar known as Uncle Dan" among
his acquaintances. Andrew Scott has
upward OF $4,000. He owns a new
apartment house on Dearborn street
valued at 100000. He also owns other
Chicago property. and. like his brother.
has a big farm in Michigan. Both OF
the SCOTS are widowers.
Ex-state Representative ]. W. T.
Thomas. the colored lawyer who re-
sides at 33OS Indiana avenue. pays
taxes on $685. 900 worth OF Chicago real
estate. and Is worth $4,000. Like the
Scott brothers. he owns farm In
Southern Michigan. Mr. Thomas was
born In Alabama forty-elght years ago.
lie came to Chicago In 1869. taught a
school for a time. then went into the
grocery business, and was fast ac-
cumulating property. when he lost Slj,-
900 In the big IRE.
After the fire be began the practice Of
law and was three times elected TO she
state legislature. being the first cclored
man TO enjoy the distinction In Illinois
or IN the whole Northwest. Thomas
was one OF the 1903 members OF the gen
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

4 Boston dentist who was troubled
with non-paying customers has hit upon
an idea which made at least one debtor
come to time. After reminding his
debtor OF the antiquity OF the account
and In the regulation manner he finally
wrote a letter In these words: Il don't
intend to ask you again for the sum
you owe me. but there Is one thing /
want 10 tell you; every time YOU cut on
a piece Of steak and pass Il to your wife
want you 10 remember she Is not
chewing that beef with your teeth or
hers. but with mine" The pungency
OF these words had the desired effect
and a check was the result The hus-
band was obliged 10 succumb to the
masticatlon OF those doubly false teeth.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

eral assembly that elected John A.
Logan to the United States senate
when Logan won by a majority OF one
that one being Mr.. Thomas. lie Is the
father OF the civil rights bill In Illinois.
his wife writing the bin at his dicta-
ton. In 1881 Mr. Thomas held a
clerical position In the second auditors
Office az Washington. and In 1857 was
elected south town clerk In this city as
Republican. Mr. Thomas family
consists Of a wife and four children.
two girls and two boys. lie has been
married three times. and was only II
when he led his FIRST bride TO the altar.
lie Is a tall. splendidly built man with
massive head and impressive features,
and would be pointed out In a crowd as
a man OF consequence.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

States. and In Chicago alone there
are several colored people who
are worth over $3.50 900. Lewis Bates
an ex-expressman. who lives all alone
IN one plaln little room At 400 Dearborn
street. Is probably the wealihlest col
ored person In Chicago. he Is worth
nearly 100000. Tie owns the large
four-story brick In which he lives. and
his name o. carved In a gray stone cen
ter-plece over tho door. Bates hos an
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

A dispatch from Havana under date
Of December 4 says; Reports current
for several days that Antonio Maceo
had crossed the military line Of La
Trocha on November % are confirmed
lie wns accompanied by the bands OF
Miros. Cebreco and Quintin Banderas
The crossing was effected between the
forts OF La sanchea and La Redonda on
the line north Of Cclgo de Ayila. Upon
crossing the line force OF tho insur-
gents was detached TO make an assault
upon Ia Redonda fort. thus creating a
diversion 70 prevent pursuit, while the
main force pushed on to the borders OF
Santa Clara province. which II is pro-
posed to Invade. Maceos force Is close
lv pursued BY Gems Aldave and Aide
Goa and Gems. Suarez Valdes and Ma
varro have also been sent 10 attack him.
An important engagement Is imminent,
the spanish object being to divert Ma
cess advance upon Santa Clara aud TO
nreyent his junction with the forces Of
Maxine Gomez. The munitions and
baggage belonging TO Maceos forces
have been carried on schooners from
the Manzanllla coast TO Santa Clara In
order TO enable insurgents to 20 unen-
numbered and move more quickly, An
attack upon a fort near Santa Clara has
been made by 500 insurgents. a col
umn OF 100 troops was sent 10 the relief
OF the fort and the insurgents were
dispersed. Lieut. Agullar, at the head
OF tNoniy-elght gucuilas, was sur
rounded by a band Of 200 insurgents
under Rios. near Manzanilla. The troops
fought hraSely and the official report
SAYS dispersed the insurgents, who left
three killed and Eve wounded when
they retreated. The troops had one
killed. the lieutenant, and six wounded.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Gen Charles r. Kelly. who lcd a
CoXcy army over The Union Pacific last
year, says the Industrial army will soon
establish headquarters IN Chicago and
will attempt to organize every state in
the Union. He claims 10 have 1000
sc-es under lease In Washington, and
promises r. greater march to Washing
ton than last years attempt ever came
near being.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Japan, according to an estimate by
Consul General Mcivor, has n popula-
ton OF i5.OOO00O. allowing 100000 for
the newly acquired territory OF For
mosa. Japan has the records OF her pop
ulatlon going back to the year GlO,
when the number was i.9SS.Si2. This
report also calls attention 70 the TACT
that In point OF area Japan, since the
Formosa acquisition, takes rank next
below Spain, and stands about even
with Sweden.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Tho court ONCE Of Gentleman Usher
Of the Black Rod was recently vacated
In England by the death Of its occupant.
An Engllsh paper advertlses the va
cancy: THE post Is arduous; the hours
are long. ranging from Ave to six In the
course OF a week. with no more than
six months'hollday a year; while thepay
does not exceed $4,000 per annum (SiO,-
O0m. with a free residence. and coal
and candle. Hence. competition may
not be very keen.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

The extreme southern limit Of ice
bergT up TO date has been recorded at
the United States photographic office
Il is just on Capos Charles and Henry
at the entrance TO the Chesapeake.
where a British steamer passed a chunk
Of Ice 400 feet long and 30 feet high. II
Is a cold day fOg Great Britain most
everywhere Just now.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Twin babies were born in prison In
Monroe county, Mich. recently to Mrs
Enos Iarkins. who has siaee been con.
vlcted OF murder. She is soon 10 be
sentenced to the state prison for life.
and the state prison authorities have
notified the county officials that they
viii not receive the babies with the
mother.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

The citizens OF Wayerly. Iowa, are
looking through their dictionaries for
cuss-wmdg. Recently they hired a hall
IN which 10 express their Indignation
over the recent elopemcnt Of Dr. G. a.
McCandless and Druggist z. X Vinng
with Alice Miller and Nancy Ward
few weeks ago. This resolution was
adopted "The English language does
not contain words sufficiently cohdem-
natory Of the act committed. and some
punishment commensurate TO the crime
should be meted out"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Tho fharpcst church Advertisement
comes from Topeka. where Il IS an
nouncod that "thirty-Avo young ladIes
will on Sunday attend the First Baptist
church dressed In bloomers' Tho
young men are thus cordially invited"
Il would be worth something 10 have
some old-fashionod preacher like Lor-
EMO Dow preach 10 them.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11
Rather Dlmcult

a soldier leaving barracks Is stopped
by the corporal OF the guard.
you can not 20 out without leave"
Il have the verbal permission Of the
captain"
SHOW me the verbal permission. -
Oakland Times.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Efforts are being made TO arrange for
the establishment OF a direct cattle
trade with Europe. and probably also
dressing Of beef and canning for export
will be commenced in Mexico.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

opened mp a place for himself When
his place was furnished he had just 90
cents left. lie was not long In building
up n fine business. Now he Is gener-
ally regarded as one Of the leading
caterers In the country. His ball room
at &c Twenty-second street is one OF
the finest In Chicago lie employs
over 100 men, Is charitable. and wears
the same sized hat which he wore when
he came to Chicago.
Daniel and Andrew Scott, brothers,
are among the wealthy colored people
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

Healer schlatter Ia now carrying a
curious copper rod He claims Il Is a
gift from above possessing magic pow
er, and guards It jealousy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

\ an Englishman was killed BY light.
ming last week. owing to the fact that
he had a number OF gold coins In his
pocket. Even poverty has us recon-
penFtE.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11
(chleago correspondeneel

OR several years
after Abraham Lin
coin issued his
emancipation proc
lamatlon. a colored
man who was worth
81 600 was a rarity.
Now the colored
people pay taxes on
millions OF dollars
worth Of property
HH.HH =.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

How does It happen that the popu-
lists always bob up holding tho balance
OF power In every big political contest
Of late years. During the memorable
fight In the Illinois legislature which
finally resulted In the election Of Sena-
tor Palmer. the popullst members OF
that body controlled the issue Of the
fight. and nov, In Kentucky. the re-
Gently elected legislature stands 6S
democrats 20 6S republicans on joint
ballot. with the two popullsts control
ling things as usual The struggle for
the Kentucky senatorshlp promises to
be a remarkable one.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

The world Is full OF lmitators Since
Messiah Sehlatter created such a mrore
as a divine faith healer. false Schlatters
are appearing In different parts Of the
country. They claim 10 be as great
healcrs as he and one Is riding around
through Colorado on a white horse pre-
tending TO be the real Schlatter.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

The United States Tobacco Journal
declares with sorrow that the bicycle
has caused a total reduction OF the con-
sumption Of cigars for the past year Of
zoe. 100000. Three cheers for the BIZ
cYclo!
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

II people who have wheels In their
heads could transfer them to the feet
d would ruin the bicycle trade.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

The culture of silk promises 10 be
a. important industry IN Oregon.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

The plans for developing the new
navy OF the United States 30 on contin-
ually. Bids are about TO be opened
for two more battle-ships. by act OF
congress. approved March :. 1895. pro
vision was made for the construction Of
two battle-ships. to cost. exclusive OF
armament. not more than Si.O0O.OOO
each. one OF which was to be built on
the Pacific coast or on the waters con-
nected Herewith. provided responsible
bids could be obtained from that To-
eRllty. Congress further required that
one OF these battle-ships should be
named the Kearsage. A special pro-
vision had 10 be kade by congress for
this. as under the law ships Of this size
must be bamed for states. and congress
alone can modify this requirement.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11
MANY RICH NEGROES.
LIVE IN CHICAGO. WHERE THEY
OWN MILLIONS.

Remarkable Careers Of Colored People
who Have Risen from slavery to
Aniuenoe Since the wn--Gewis Hates
Romantic Life.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11
wmTRr mn YOU our nus COTTEE-

WWENE HIW IWN UT I'I" Vt ~
Had the Ladies' Aid Society Of our
Church out for tea. forty Of them, aud
all pronounced the German Coneeberry
equal TO Rio Salzer's catalogue tells
you all about Il! IS packages Earliest
vegetable seeds 500 pos, paid
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11

n vop will ut ~. nut aud send
with l5c. stamps 10 John A. Salzcr Seed
Co. Ii Crosse. Wis, you will get free a
package OF above great coffee seed and
our i4S page catalogue Catalogue alone
SC. wn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-01-11
TRADE MARKS

Examination and Advice as q rsteutahiiiiY q IN.
eruiian. Hsui fur HiHrsntnIs 8uide. Hos o. Gee
uatrut PATRICK OFAHliLL. "a Wellington, y. o.
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
BIG GRAIN ELEVATORS BURNED.

FIRE DESTROYS 10000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT IN
CHIcAGo-THE LOSS OVER $ioooooo
Chicago oct 2s-Fire broke out at noon to-day
&, an. of the two immense grain elevators OF the
chicago and Pacific Elevator Company. at Cherry-
., and the North Branch OF the Chicago River
The Names soon got beyond control OF the FIRE De-
oar,ment and spread to the second elevator. over
o-o 900 bushels OF grain destroyed, and there
was great danger at one time that the iumpe'
wards in the vicinity would be destroyed. i"e
IIales G. Curtis Mailing Company's building ignited
,roo the heat of the burning elevators. but the nre
as ex,,ngu,shed after hard fighting. Inc Hre
,a~,o, IN the eng..,e-room Of the first elevator
,,I ,,i,h,n fifteen minutes the building was a Wdss
OF flames . -
One Of the elevators. "A" was n priVa'e "a'e
honse with GDOco bushels capacity The other'
"poc,ac u" with lOo00O bushels capacity was a
roc,,,or house and held over SO.co pusheis u
,o., and some corn and Directly 10 me
,or,b * thc Armour elevator the Iatsest ~. M - -.
,rnrlJ stocked up the roof with gram - ~. ~"
or,bc,st Is the immense mailing house OF iHle3
e. currIs while within gunshot lie the Goa! i.s si.e
" ionL' ~ the Crescent coal Company stocked
.,,h On ,ueonds OF tons of bltuminous coal I;utn
h yords i'm the vicinity offered more ihateiai .ui
~. iiaza In addition TO which there are any Hui
har NJ cottages scattered q, UuI'' ,,,,
n,roo1 "a several small frame DuiIdihss Nv u'u ",
the Chicago. MILWAUKEE, anu D. '"
"ii.1 Whar tho walls OF Elevator "B fell In. the ROOF
vas caught by gust OF wind ana poWii nu' wa, w.
:, "nj ,yere ordered back just IN time 10 escape
~. turning roof, which fell within lie" iee' Vi
them. - l., e...r q, ooo nro
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
TiNUlNY BADLY LEFT.
A FUND OF ssoco1 PROMISED BY THE SILVER
TIES FAILS TO TURN Up. AND EX
PENSrg HAVE BEEN HEAVY.

Thoro is lamen,a,ion I'm T'ainmany Hall. While
tho Wigwar statesmen were mlnfuly following
up their policy Of waiting. recommended To thon
las; Sund1y 10y Senator IIill the best thing
tha, could h. though; Of und.r the distressing po-
litical conditions that succeeded the adoption OF
the Chicago platform. insidous Offer camc 10
them from tho National promoters OF the Bryan
frccsilvcr plan, OF campaign intended 10 hurry mp
Tammany's declaration IN favor OF the chicago
ticket. II came In the form OK a promise Of So"o
from the Bryan fund. TO be used in whoopnS
things up for the ropocrats.
The proposition che"rci the hearts of the dcspond'
inc Wigwamltcs. and secret caucus was held In
the Council Chamber. Some ~ IL" coolcr-hcadcd
anon,; the IRA wanted to raise the ante. but II
WAS finally decided that 10000 the best thing
IN sisnt so. after some tedious delays. the Tam
many Executive Committee me; and ndorsci Bryan
and Scwall but they refused to include tho Chicago
platform H. the agreement II was argued that II
Jones and the silver trust people wanted the plat
form approved they must incr"ns" the amount.
when member Of large experience In deals asked
If they OF the cash. he met with reproac"-
iul snccrs and asked in turn II he supposed that
the mon in control Of the National Committee would
play bunco game on tme-honorcc Tammany.
Nevertheless II sccmJ that tha bunco game was
exactly the thing that played or the unsiis-
pcctine innccenis OF the Wg~ain. MT She"han
and his warmers speedily warmed TO their work
held big nass-meetings. -ren, money 10 eN" re-
c"ptions To Bryan and sent out a swarm OF orators
TO the hustings to preach free silver. ..., 49,.
An inspection Of Tammany's expense account on
sunday showed that the cause % Bryan and di.-
honesty had cost the Organizttion over $500.
while Mr. ShcchaE and the Finance Committee are
waiting for iha. 5000
They are lkely to continue 10 walt. hecaus" word
has through the sarnH channel OF cornmun-
cation which delivered the promis" OF Doodle that
the National ropocratc treasury II empty. every
cent having bee. put on. In the Wcst-tic mos.
Of II In Aligeld' State
80, n dollar for the Eastern campaign was
IN. message.
The situation = tho NOR" eNaspcratirx because
the receipts for ~" Tammany campaign fund w"fr
never 80 small The total sum that Wiskilkle Don
cyan. aided by all the district leaders. has been
able 10 turn n. IL said. does exceed g. 0f-l.
The Bryan business has been costly one Tor
Tammany Hall
New-York tribune., 1896-10-27
SAYS NE VAS KIDNAPPED At BELLETIE
WILLIAM O'CONNOI TELLS \ REMARKABLE STORY
OF ALLEGED ILLEGAL DETENTION
on WAKD'S ISLAND

Halifax. N S. oct. 2f-rhc evening papers pr.a, A
sensat tonal story In which II Is charged that william
O'Connor a British subject who went to New York
from Halifax in 1902. for f0ui years confined In
an insane institution Wards Island. although he
says hat he perfectly sane all tn" time O'Con-
nor who has Just returned 10 IIafax says he secured
his release by pcrsistcntiy Insisting that he not
insane and with the assistance OF friends with whom
ne communicated secretly He alleges that letters
which ne asked the officials 10 send for him never
reached those for whom they wcr" Intended
According 10 the mans story. Dean Partridge. ~
Frcderckton received ~ his letters and on
communicating with the chairman of tn" New York
Stale Lunacy Commission the latter took measures
which resulted In OConn1r'- release. O'connOr says
that the authorities Insisted his leaving New York
Sfata and CAV. him 500 to pay his expenses. he
charges tina, he was practically kidnapped IN New
York four years ago. when h" went to Bellevue Hos
pi;al 10 consul physician about Insomnia from
which he was chronic sufferer. ana railToaded 10
Wards Is.ari -,
If. int.nds II ls said. to present his case 10 the
pritsh Government and demand repiraon for his
enforced and wrongful detention. O'connor was a
teacher IN private school In Halifax before he went
"a Ncw-York whore he was engaged In literary work
for a publishing house before being sent to Wards
Island