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The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-12

that a conference between the heads of
the two families will be held at no dis
tant day The relatives of Mrs. Lin
coin reside in Mount Pleasant, and Will
proba bly, champion the cause of Beck
with and seek to bring about parental
pardon for the young couple.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-12

London, Nov. 12.-The Earl OF Rosslyn
has been adjudged a bankrupt. No de-
tails have been published.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-12

Not how cheap bur how good is the
way we try to do our work Peerless
Steam Laundry, 112 and ia West Sth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
MENERy,s COURSE ENDORSED.
The Louisiana senator Explains HIS
Tariff Position.

NEW ORLEANS. August 4.-The
Cbo<aw Club rendered Senator Nc
Emery a reception tonight at the Grand
onera-House. TO endorse his course in
Congress. The principal feature Of the
evening was a lengthy speech by Sena-
tor McEnery. explaining his tariff posi-
tion. He gave the history Of the tariff
agitation. and showed that no support
of il had ever been given by the Demo-
cratic party. The Democrats who op-
posed the Dingley tariff bill in Con-
eress were mostly all for the protec-
zion Of some local interests, and there
were other interests besides local ones
which had practically divided the Demo-
Gratis.
He would not ask for Louisiana what
he was not willing 10 grant for other
States. The opposition 10 former tarifis
before the Senate was exclusively agfl-
cultural. and depended on slave labor.
If was sectional opposition. Slavery has
gone. the sections future greatness
must spring from the addition Of mining
and wealth. and her younger statesmen
will understand this. He willingly gave
M hone and expectation Of future pre-
ferment to follow a line OF action
which he thought would bring pros
perity to Louisiana.
senator McEnery, IN conclusion, ap-
proved the sugar schedule or the taihl'
but condemned the sugar trust
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Ocenu View. Norfolk. &c.

keep It before the people" that the
exceedingly popular route for Sunday
outings to the seaside is via Chesapeake
and Ohio railway ana Old Point.
Tho 425l citizens Of Richmond who have
purchased tickets by the Chesapeake
and Ohio Sunday outings. so far this sea.
son, TO Old Point ocean View, Norfolk,
and Virginia Beach, attest the superior
service. quicker time. and greater com.
fort OF the 'brag railway" for their day
OF rest and recreation. The new route
10 Ocean View via Old Point and VII.
loughby Spit, which Is quicker and II
cents cheaper than any other, becomes
better known and appreciated for Sun.
day outings as the season advances.
The privilege OF 81 rate TO Old Point
Ocean View, and Norfolk, with sufficient
coaches to make all comfortable, addi
to the attraction OF the Chesapeake anc
Ohio route.
These trains leave Richmond every
Sunday, from Broad and Sixteenth.
Streets Station, at $50 A. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
STRIKE SITUATION UNCHANGED.
for II Great Demon
strafion nj Pittsburg Completed.

PITTsBURG, PA, August 4.-The
miners strike situation has not changed
materially since yesterdays report.
Everything about the Turtle Greek camp
was quiet, the only ripple Of excitement
being the hearing Of President Dolan
and the other officials of the miners for
riot and unlawful assemblage. The
strikers claim twenty new accessions to
their ranks to-day 4 careful estimate
of the men now at work in that mine
shows 2l5 out Of the usual total Of %
10 work was done at Oak Hill or Sandy
Creek mines.
The camp was reduced in numbers to-
day bv 300 men. They were sent 10 their
homes for two reasons-to lessen eX-
penses. and because they were not in
clined TO respond 10 the numerous
marching orders imposed on them The
camp has been costing 500 day 10
keen it in provisions etc, being at the
yate of cents per man per day, as
against 10 cents per day in the National
Guard encampments. The camp is now
under strict military discipline, and
everything Is moving like ciockwork.
,rbe customary march will b> made TO
plum Creek in the early morning. and
win be continued daily. the miners Off
cials say. until the suspension in De
Armitt's mines Is complete.
AT the hearing in the case Of Presi-
dent Dolpn and others for riot and un-
lawful assemblage this afternoon before
Judee Semmes number Of witnesses
Testified but the decision was reserved
until tomorrow evening The hearing
~ the miners arrested last week at the
NeGovern mines, for trespassing, was
concluded. No evidence connecting the
miners with the trespassing was pro-
duced None Of the defendants appeared
m the hearing. and they were held in
contempt. Attachments were issued for
their arrest
COMPLIMENTS TO DE ARMITT.
secretary Warner paid his compliments
TO President De Armitt to-day IN no
very choice terms. The reason for this
was the publication OF story that Mr..
De Armltt had said that $1,000 had been
sent into the pits by West Virginia ope-
rators In order TO bring about strike
of the miners in this district. and force
ths urlce OF coal up The miners officials
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

Winner DO to - won, Carib g to l ana
ouu second. Time. Isl.
Third race-Congress Hall Stakes. nye
urlongs-Hamburg ui 10 lo) won; ,Ar'.a,, Arsm,
duke Is to and - to 3 second. Harvey
a TO u third. Time. i:ol i-2.
Fourth race-One mile, sclling-kesuia-
tor q to ID won. Campania g 20 J SsW
evenl second, Patrol g to u tnlrd. liiie'
la.
Fifth racc-steeplechase, two miles
ROYAL Scarlet won, Phoebus q 10 ] and
10 - second. Lady Lightfoot % TO y
third. Time. A.o1-
SIX GOOD CONTESTS.
ST. LOUIS, August 4--Six thousand
people saw six good races at the fair-
Grounds to-day. The first five events
went as the talent wished. but their car
culations were upset in the sixth, when
Jane. at long odds. won easily. The event
OF the day was the fourth race. for z
vear-olds, which was captured by Eva
Rice. an odds-on favorite.
First race-purse for maiden 3-year-
olds. one mile-Can See En- g 20 % Won
Ultima GO TO | and 8 to u second, Dr.
Pitts 15 to u third. Time, 1:B.
Second race-six furlongs-Charm g TO
y won. The Ghost @ 10 / and TO ID Sc
cond Our Bishop @ TO p third. Ilme'
lis IA.
Afra % to ID won, Tom Lilly @ to ana
OUT second Thurles 6 TO u third. Iime'
1l6 1-2. Bertha Uitger fell.
Fourth race-purse, for 2-year-olds, hNe
and a half furlongs-Eya Rice q 10 lW
won. Etholin Is 20 5 ana 10 . second
Belle Of Memphis q to ID third. Jlme'
los l..
Fifth race-purse. one mile-Judge
SteaGmau q to ID won. Basqul 6 to l
and ? to ID second, Whilaway @ TO =
third. Time, :B II.
Sixth race-six furlongs-Jane @ TO 2
won Ardath O3 10 and 10 y second,
Horseshoe Tobacco Is to u third. Time,
lIs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Rig STRIKE ~ ATLANTA.
Objection 20 Worising With Negroes.
Troui,le Threatened.

ATLANTA. GA. August f.-As i'o"''
Of the employment of twenty-five negro
women in the folding department OF the
Fulton Bag and Cotton siiiis. over l'f''
men women and children baye gone on
ono of M. largest strikes that has ever
occurred ln this city. The hllh
forced 30 shut down their thNte gi'n.,
and this Will affect fully 700 people Di
the working classes n hth the 49,
,ces pilt M that the mills were cioseu
there was great disorder. ano il was tio
tncliraflOn ~ the strikers ~ hrst 70 e. A7e
trouble. bgt d police reserve adfiFe1 pa
time 10 ouen any disturbance. ire lo,ai
'rextlle Tnion took the side ~ the
etriFere and sent notice 30 them 20
Mold out for their rights. when thls ,, ~
came known thc employees OF the niltla
feu ,Yhite) walked out Some or most
Who omit were the Oldest and most re-
lisble employees Of the company
President Elsas explained that ~ was
e,ratl affair. and would be- arranged lh a
ebrrf dime. after which the mills WoniA
reopen or full time. ,ho
,rhe strikers are receiving The alo or tue
iocsi unions. and viii hold out 20 the last.
several years ago NE same eApetlineit
was frjed in working negroes, ana Win
the Same. result. None Of them have ever
hren emuioyed in the mills
T-rtegs the difficulty IS arranged To-
morrow. trouble is looked Tor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
BIG FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Seven Fircmen and Two Workmen
Seriously Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, August "A fire
which broke out at o'clock to-day in
the big chemical-works Of ID. Jayne IL
Sons. at Bermuda and Tucker streets
Frankford. which are operated by the
Barrett Manufacturing Company, impor-
ters and distillers Of coal-tar. ana manu-
facturers of roofing. did damage amount
ing 10 100000 before IT was gotten under
control. The fire originated In the big
distilling house, and Is supposed 10 nave
been caused by the explosion of distilled
oil. The clearinghouse and the valuable
machinery I'm IL were totally destroyed;
other buildings located near the burned
structure were badly damaged by the
flames. and were only saved after
hard fight
Seven firemen and two workmen were
seriously burned by an explosion, which
occurred shortly after the fire broke OUT.
Assistant Chief Engineer Charles Nc
Dade had all his clothing burned on, and
is probably fatally injured. Others who
were seriously burned about the face and
body are. John Newling, Granville welsh,
Samuel Cook Jacob Lannard, John Muhr,
Amos Knaught, Robert Clarrick, ana
Robert Getty
seven other fremen were badly burned
about the bands, but after having their
wounds dressed left the hospital
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

characterized this story as canard,
and said IL Il were true. they would
hardly send delegates 20 the West Vir-
ginla District 10 agltate for strike.
Arrangements have been completed for
the open-air demonstration. under the
auspices Of the United Labor League OF
West Pennsylvania. on the Duquesne
wharf. IN the interest Of the strikers
The leaders expect 2c.o09 people 10 attend.
The meeting viii be addressed by Eugene
y. Debs: Mrs. Mary Jones. OF Chicago;
NJ. NJ Garland. president. and W. car
ney. vice-president. Of the Amalgamated
Association; United Nine Workers or
ganizer Campbell. and NJ. J. Coughan,
National Secretary Of the Plumbers Asso-
ciation. Appeals will be made for finan-
cial assistance TO the striking miners,
and the leaders expe< that the result
will show that the public are in hearty
sympathy with the miners I'm their strugs
gle for a living. The leaders claim that
they will win the strike easily, with q
little more financial assistance.
The miners AT the Schmock mines, on
the Redstone Branch Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. came out again to-day, and
the mines are closed down. This IN
telligence caused the price of coal 10
Jump from - cents 10 81 ton, ana
brokers say there Will probably be an
other advance-to sl5e-before the end OF
next week.
MARCH THROUGH TURTLE CREEK.
PITTsBURG. PA. August 4.-Eight
hundred worklngmen, headed by band,
marched through the streets OF Turtle
Creek tonight. The strikers had gone
10 meet them. About 100 men were IN
line.
Rev. william Hall, OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, Wilmerding ad-
dressed a meeting after the parade. lie
complimented the miners on their manly
fight. and the peaceable manner IN
which it was being conducted. AT the
close Of his address he handed the
miners bag containing $3.50, contributor
by the people Of Wilmerding.
INJUNCTION AGAINST DEBS.
PARKERSBURG, ". VA, August r.
Judge Jackson, in the United States CIR
cult Court. to-day granted sweeping
Injunction restraining Eugene v Deos
ana ~ associates from i'm any way IN
terfering with or molesting the manage
ment or the conducting Of the property
Of the Monongahela Company, or its en-
ployees. The text Of the writ covers
everything that can possibly be con-
strued into an infringement Of the rights
Of the corporation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Electric HrcNities.

The President has appointed Alfred j..
Uolton TO be United States Attorney lor
the Western District Of North Carolina.
Thomas c. Hopkins, Deputy Collector
Of Customs at Baltimore, has been re-
moved. No appointment to the vacancy
has yet been made.
Several hundred stenographers from va
rious States yesterday attended the ceie-
bration OF StenOgraphers' Day az the
Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nash
vile.
The boiler in saw-mill on Rat-Pine
creek Bailey-River railroad, Montana,
blew up yesterday. killing the engineer.
named Boland and seriously injuring the
fireman
Four girls were drowned in Skunk river.
near Lancaster. Ia. last evening. Three
we're the daughters OF Pierce Pample,
and were aged Z, Y. and 10 years, respec-
lively. and the fourth was Miss Adams.
The last Tennessee Legislature passed
a bil providing for the submission 10 a
vote OF the question whether a constltu-
tionaI convention. TO make a new Consti-
tuition for the state, shall be held. Ihe
voting viii occur to-day.
President Mckinley. Mrs. Mckinley,
Vice President Hobart, and the rest or
the presidential party visited Burlington,
VI. and Fort Ethan Allan yesterday. At
the latter place an excellent cavalry drIl
was presented " the entertainment Of
the party.
The following fourth-class postmas-
ters were apDointed yesterday for North
Carolina: Albemarle, q. NJ Drys; Is
sex y. l.. Keen; MaXton, w. j. Currls'
sand Bluff. George Atkinson; Skyland,
w. W. Long: Turner. jamie Helton; Uni
yersity Station, Flora Shumaker.
linn Key. a marvellously well educated
horse. owned by William Key, highly
respected negro Of Shelbyyille, Tenn.
and which was on exhibition ar the
Nashville Exposition for two months has
been sold 10 l.. G. Duftield, Of New York,
for $1,000. and shipped 10 that city.
The MARQUIS de Bouthiller was crushed
10 death in Paris yesterday between a
moving tram-car and the palisading
around the new buildings in process Of
construction for the Paris Exposition.
The Narouis's wife was one OF the vic
ttms OF the terrible fire which destroyed
the Charity Bazaar last May.
special TO the Raleigh News and OBJ
seyvsr tells of another felonious assault
i'm North Carolina. This time II is a
white r1an Henry Jackson. who is the
perpetrator and he attempted his tiendlsh
work on the person OF a most respectable
vouns woman. Miss Blanche HOdges.
niece OF the present Sheriff OF Beaufort
county.
The Navy Department has received a
renort from the special Naval Board
,ghfch investigated the collision between
i've battleship Maine and the pier in the
East river last week. Ii fully Justifies
Captain Sigsbee for the course he adopted
IN choosing a comparatively slight injury
10 the Maine. by running into the pier.
rather than bringing serious disaster
uron the steamer Isabella, which was
crowded with Deople.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
nnreIy Escaped Denth.

ASHLAND. VA. August 4.-(SDecial)-
As Passenger Train No. 3j passed through
Ashland tonight there came near Delns
a fatal accident to Allean Latney ana
Henrietta Reynolds, two colored girls.
They were driving up Railroad street IN
a jumper when they met the tram, ahI
the horse becoming frightened. backed
against the moving train The Latney
girl fen from the jumper under the bag
gage-car. and as the train stopped the
wheels Of the car grazed her head. She
was nearly scared out Of her wits. put
was not hurt The other girl remained IN
he sumner holding on 10 the horse, and
bv so doing probably prevented further
accident. The engine was in charge or
Mr. Thad. Bowen, and the quick stop ne
made was highly complimented by the
bv-standeTg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05

boken to-day. His brilliant victory over
nentiy Ina the lead OF the American play
crs. and he Is now tied with Eaves. the
English crack. with a record OF two
matches won and none lost. This after
noon hc was pittcd against Mahony,
who is rated second among the players on
the other side. ana Is the one on whom
the hopcs OF the English team chiefly
rest Mahony's defeat leaves the score
thus far between the two teams "a tie.
The American players have now won
three matches and lost three. while the
English representatives have made a
similar record. To-day r.. D. Wrenn beat
Nesbitt, and c. J.. Wrenn succumbed TO
Eaycr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
Prominent Men Arrested.

pITTSBURG. PA, August 4.-Ihree
prominent businessmen of this city nave
been arrested and bound over 10 the
October term, charged with conspiracy
TO defraud the National Loan ana lRNe5t-
iaTaest concerns of its kind in the coun-
try The amount claimed TO have been
scoured bv them is said 10 be IN the
neighborhood of 10000. The men charged
lin the fraud are w. NJ. Benham,
lIknovyn attorney: u. w. Jones, teller
of The Pittsburg Bank of Savings, and W;
S. Green. secretary Of the Calumet Coai !
snd coke Company. II is charged that
Reuham acted as attorney Tor me com
nv and the other two as appraisers IN
,c,ne mortgages. and that by conniVlns
foeether. the company was induced 10 10
ADVANCE big money or property winch
hnd only limited value.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
JAPAN AND HAWAII.
Former Insists That United states
shall Assume Responsibiiity.

NEW YORK, August A special TO
the Herald from Washington says; Japan
will insist that the United States assume
q contingent responsibility in the matter
Of arbitration Of her differences with
Hawaii on the subject Of Immigration,
and il is understood that this Is one OF
the essential conditions upon which Japan
will consent TO arbitration. If respohsl,
bilitv is not assumed by the Oni5ed ne,
states. Japan Will withdraw from arDi-
tration. and back up her demands WIN
japanese shigs-Of-war II,
The administration has not yet indi-
Gated whether II VIII comply WIN inc
Iapanese demand. when made.
The japanese Minister at washington
IN an interview stated: Neither the
United States nor the Hawalahs can
iustlv plead disinterestedness Frequent
iv I'm the Hawaiian-Japan correspondence
of late the question Of annexation mas
fe1lred as a factor in the situation. This
should operate in the arbitration ar
rangements as Well"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
posTpoNrMENT At COLUMBUS.
Rain Prevents the Rncing-spe"rsS
CoIiar-Bone Broken

cOrJNrBUS. o., August A.-Rain pre-
vented racing at the Columbus DriVi's
park to-day. and an effort will be maue
~ RIM off all the events Thursday anu
FRIDAY the free-for-al pace oelns post
poned till Friday
II has been discovered that Driver
cnears who was thrown from a sulky
rruesdav. has a broken collar-bone. when
,,iIr nrevent him from driving for some
time. INN, n,c.1,
CINCINNATI O.. August i.-The win
,ers at Newport to-day were all at good
prices. The fourth race was declared on
NJ me six entries all were scratched Dul
Egbert. Weather fine; track iast
First race-seven furlongs-Mertie Reed
q 10 ID won. Lawanda @ 10 anu : 1l 70 ~
second Masterpiece Is 70 u thlru. llii's'
Second race-four and a half furlongs-
cara Van (G to D won, Locust Blossom
q TO ] and even) second Lady OF inc
West q TO p third. Time % -, "a.
Third race-One and one-slxteentn
pniles-Eddie Burke g 10 p won, Prose
cnfor d3 TO 10 and 10 81 second, San Juan
N TO II third. Time. l.5S IL.
Fourth raoe-Declared of.
Fifth race-fiye furlongs-Dutcn come,
alan p 10 ID won. MacCleary Q5 10 ana
4 10 n second. Bucksaw 90 TO y third.
Time. l.O2. IT,.
sixth race-seven furlongs-Goose Liver
rs 10 ID won. Annie NJ. Q5 10 and . TO -
second Kitty B. g TO p third. Time, l.-o.
RAIN AT SARATOGA.
SARATOGA. n. Y. August 4.-At the
Sarsfoga Racing Association track to-
dav the weather was pleasant until aIter
the fourth race. when a heavy rain set
i'm lasting almost an hour. over three
hours were required 10 run nVe race
There was a large ATTENDANCE ne
scratches included Tripping, Wild War
rior James Monroe Giorian. PINK Cnani-
brav. and Ben Holiday. The CONGRESS
Hall Stakes for .-year-oids proved an
ea'Sv victory for Hamburg, the fayorite'
who won by fun length over Arehduke,
second and the Winner third sloan;
who rode Archduke. was iined 20 ana
susnended for ons day for roughing
Hamburg on the turn and stretch.
First race-five furlongs-Beil punch
won. Gibraltar second. Sir Gowain Cd TO
II third. Time. los.
saeond race-mile and furlons-I'hs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
outing of the Choral Association.

The outing OF the German
Choral Association planned with 80 much
care and fOrethought and looked forward
10 with such a great degree OF anticipa-
ton. reached a successful issue yester-
day evening.
The association and their friends leit
the CITY al j. NJ on Lakeside cars. and
spent the afternoon and evening amid
the delights OF that charming resort.
During the early part OF the evening
out-of door amusements were enjoyed /;
then followed dancing I'm the pavilion, re-
served for the exclusive use. OF the asso-
ciation. and singing by the Society under
the direction OF Mr.. G. +. Mutter.
A delightful supper was served by the
ladies' In charge Of the arrangements,
and at IL o'clock the happy party was
broken uD and returned TO Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
4 Romantic Marriage.

NORFOLK. VA. August 4.-(Special:l-
A romantic marriage took place In THIS
city to-day. the contracting parties De
ing DR.. Samuel Delaney Hicks. or
WASHINGTON. ID. c.. and Miss Anna Urelia
speer. of Atlanta. The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Speer, OF
Georgia. She arrived here from the South
Via the seaboard Airline just twenty
ave minutes after the groom had stepped
~ the gang-bOard Of the Washington
steamer. The couple repaired at once 20
the office Of the Clerk of the Corporation
Court. and procured license After the
marriage ceremony DR. HICKS ana MS
bride boarded an evening steamer for Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
THE GREEN-EyED MONSTER.
Murder and suicide Due to tnre-
cuited Love.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, August A.
Charles Dietz aged a, foreman In the
candy-factory Of Philip Wunderle, at lis
Pegg street. to-day shot and fatally
wounded Kate Scollon, aged 3S years,
and committed suicide. The woman was
also an employee Of the place. and unre-
outed love Is said 70 have prompted the
shooting
At the lunch hour to-day Deitz and the
woman were seen talking together. and
later he called her to small room,
where they both worked. \ few moments
later "A pistol was fired twice. and Deitz
was found dead with tho revolver In his
hand. Miss Scollon was still alive. but
was unconscious. She was sent TO tho
PENNSYLVANIA Hospital, where she died
q foW moments latcr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-05
UNCLE SAM AND MOROCCO.
The Lesson He Has Had to Teach
tic MOOrs.

TANGIER. August A special COM
mission headed by Vice-Consul Carelton,
who recently participated in the demon
stration made by the United states
cruiser Raleigh at the principal ports on
the coast of Morocco in consequence OF
"a difference between the United states
and Morocco governments relative TO the
rights Of American citizens, has arrived
at the city of MoAcco with lHlpor'athI std
instructions I'm connection with tho
American claims. 1t Is reported that the
commission had an interview with the
Grand NiZicr
The original difficulty arose over the
discrimination Of Morocco against AmeIi-
can merchants. The arrival or the
limited States warships at Tangier
brought the local authorities to terms,
and the subsequent demonstration by the
Raleigh at the ports along the coast COM
pleted the lesson. The special commits mis-
sion. headed by Mr.. Carelton, Is now
messing the government to settle claims
Of Americans for indemnity, the principal
ono being that of an agent of an Amerl-
can firm at Tangier who was assaulted
and robbed by NOOrs.