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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
MORE BLoopsHED FEARED,
Not Thought That the ntssisripps
Race War IL mt mn Eud-Dess
Now Number Twelve.

New Orleans, Oc:. rs. - The Plea
yune's Forest, Miss, special says;
Eleven dead negroes, one dead white
man and one negro. and three white
men seriously wounded. is the result at
this writing Of the bloody war being
waged between the white and black
races in the Harpersyllle neighbor-
hood of Chis) Scott county. Several
of the rioters have been captured and
lodged in Jail at Forest, but the others
escaped into the swamps. Large
crowds OF white men are in close pur-
suit. however, and more names are
hourly expected 10 be added 10 the
death list. Ii is impossible TO obtain
full list OF the killed for the reason
that some OF the negroes were shot
down in the woods and hurriedly
buried By the whites where they fell.
A member OF the posse said that he
helped bury the negroes In trenches.
but neither himself nor anyone in his
crowd knew their names, and they did
not care enough about them 10 in
qure.
Gov. McLaurin went TO Harpersville
1 Sunday night ana appealed 10 the
whites not to modest the prisoners in
the custody OF the sheriff. The gov
errors talk had a good effect on the
majority of those in the crowd, but
some OF the hot-headed members did
not relish the governors interference.
but he finally persuaded the crowd to
permit the sheriff 10 take the prison
ers TO Jail. Sheriff Stephenson placed
additional guards at the Forest jail TO
prevent the lynching of the rioters
now In custody. Two negroes who are
under arrest have made full confess
sion. Later Sheriff Stephenson con-
sidered the situation so serious that he
decided TO take the prisoners to
Meridian for safe keeping. a large
posse was organized and the negroes
were placed on the nine o'clock train
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
indian Trouble Threatened.

Perry, o. r., Oct. 24.-Serious trou-
bic is brewing among the Comanche,
Kiowa and Apache Indians. For 80
wears, since the Medicine Lodge
treaty, the government has fed these
Indians, but that treaty expired July
/. They have commenced killing cat
tie belonging 10 Texas cattlemen, and
a crisis is near. These Indians have no
crops, few cattle and have had no
money for months. Men who know
predict great starvation among them
this winter and serious trouble. There
are 1900 Comanches. / 300 Kiowos and
GOO Apaches.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
HASTY CONFERENCE.
President and Official Advisers In
Session at Philadelph a.
sudden Appearance of Messe"-
ger from Secretary Hay Causes
secret session 10 lie Held
M Midnight

Philadelphia, Oct 21.--Immediately
after the reception to the president
Wednesday night Mt the Union league
a meeting OF the chief executive and
those cabinet officers who are in at
tendance with him az the peace jubilee
was held at the Hotel Bellevue. Those
present besides the president were
Postmastcr~General Smith. Secretary
OF War Alger, Secretary Of Agriculture
Wilson and Solicitor General Richards,
in place of Acknowledgement Griggs.
The utmost secrecy attended the pro-
ceedings and II was impossible TO learn
for what purpose the meeting was
called or what subjects were discussed.
From an unofficial though ordinarily
reliable source il was learned that j.
c. Kellogg. private secretary to Secre-
tary Hay, reached here Wednesday
night. bearing important dispatches
from the state department. Neither
Secretary Porter nor any of the cabi.
net officers could be seen after the
meeting had ended. and no information
from other sources could be obtained
The meeting lasted nearly one hour
and was held in the presidents room
I In the hotel Local detectives pre-
vented anyone from approaching the vi
entity. Mr. Kellogg. when questioned
about the matter. admitted being the
bearer of n message, but said that /
was purely a personal one from Score
tary Hay. That il was more than some
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Man Indicted at Cambridge, d., for
Murder OF Ills Aife's Father
and Sister.

Springfield. H., Oct. 27.--News has
been received by f. W. Boyd from Cam
bridge, O.. stating that Oren ID. Law,
his brother-in-law. has been indicted
FOR the murder OF his father-in-law,
John w Boyd. and Mrs. Mamie Wirick,
daughter OF John w Boyd The muir
dered man was n wealthy farmer. He
ana his daughter were found Mt the
Boyd homestead early In September
with crushed heads and bullet holes
in bodies and heads. Law was ar
rested. His revolver. which was blood
stained, was found In pike near by,
while his clothing. which was covered
with blood. was found in the yard.
Laws wife died short time before
the murder was committed. and II Is
understood that the murderer learned
that he was not 10 receive portion OF
Boyd's money, and decided to make
away with him.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
n,.,,potu,ed Gold Seekers.

Vancouver. y. c.. Oct. 26.-The Car
don party OF Fresno and the White
party OF Michigan, representing 50peo-
pIr. have returned over the Edmonton
trail from Peace river country after
travelling through / 300 miles OF rough
country and undergoing many hard
ships. They returned empty-handed-
They prospectcd 2s creeks and rivers.
over 400 miles OF territory. They found
evidences OF gold everywhere, but not
one pan would pay. The much boomed
Peace river country turned out very
disappointing. Hundreds Of Americans
arc coming back over TIE trail under
terrific winter conditions.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
They Reach an Embarrassing, ~ Not
! Critical, stnge-Latc Advices
Are Disquicting.

Washington, Oct. 26.-During Tues
day afternoon and night information
received by the president from Paris
has been informally discussed at the
white house by Mr.. Mckinley and sew
eral members OF his cabinet. AT night
Secretary Hay, Secretary Alger, Post
master Smith and Secretary Wilson
were with the president for some time.
They had not been summoned TO the
executive mansion, but had dropped
I'm 10 discuss with the president some
pressing departmental matters which
had TO be disposed OF before the latter
left for Philadelphia. The informa-
lion received from the American peace
commissioners, which was said TO be
disquicting. was informally discussed,
but so far as could be ascertained no
action Of any kind was taken
The presence Of the cabinet mem
bers at the white house gave rise 10 n
report that a special meeting OF the
| cabinet had been called 10 consider
the Paris situation; but one OF the Off
| cials who was present said that the in
| formal conference which was had
about various matters could not be
digniiied as n cabinet meeting. Pre-
ciscly the nature of the information
received by the president from the
American commissioners was not dis
closed. II Is said. however, that the
situation is embarrassing, If not crit
,cal, in the opinion of the commission
ors, although there is still reason for
the expectation that the negotiations
Will not be broken off, and that they
VIII proceed 20 a successful issue. IL
is understood 10 be the belief OF the
president that the uncertainty which
now seems 90 cloud the proceedings OF
the Joint commission will soon be
dissipated and that an agreement will
be reached that will be cminently sat
isfactory 20 the American people.
Paris, Oct. 26.--The Spanish commits
sion has been instructed 10 delay as
much as possible their acquicscence in
the American-Cuban reputation OF
the Cuban debt, but 20 do nothing "a
give the American commissioners
ground for breaking of negotiations
The Spanish commissioners declare .
circular note will be addressed 10 tho
powers protesting against the conse
ouenccs OF the assumption OF TIL
Cuban debt upon the sclyency OF Spain
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Attacked hx Chinese.

London, Oct. 25.--The Picking CORE
spondcnt OF the Daily Telegraph says:
Chinese soldiers attacked party OF
English engineers Sunday at the
Marco Polo bridge, on the Picking
Hankow railway. Two engineers were
injured and a railway coolie was killed.
The situation there Is serious. The
telegraph wires have been cut at Pno-
Ting-Fu, in the province OF Pe-Chi-Li.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

adopted. amid cries cf "Down with the
Jewsi" the order OF the day, combin-
ing the motions OF M. Ribot and NJ.
DeMany by vote of 400 TO 2s. A fresh
tumult was aroused by the declara-
ton of NJ. he Baudry d'Asson. deputy
for the ACCOMPLISHMENT OF Les Stables
d'Olonne. in the department OF Venice,
that all the ministers except Gen.
Chanoine ought TO be impeached. The
chamber adjourned 10 November 4.
Excitement IL intense.
After the adjournment of the cham
Der there was intense excitement, FOL.
lowed by street demonstrations, prin-
cipally maintained by the anti-Sem-
ties, led By Nj. Drumont, in the vicin-
ity OF the Offices of Libre Parole, and
other anti-Dreyfus papers At many
points the bouleyards soon became al
most impossible, and there were num-
erous collisions between the demon
strators and the police, who had been
fasting since early morning. Only
with the utmost difficulty was sem
blnnce OF order preserved, and in many
eases il was necessary for the cuiras-
siers 10 clear the streets.
About 10000 people sang the Mar
sellaise" around q bonfire made OF the
Dreyfus paper Les Droits de L'Homme
(The Rights OF Mani. All the stores
In the neighborhood were closed in an
ticipation of rioting. The cuirassiers
assisted by the mounted republican
guards, succeeded in driving back an
other crowd which was shouting;
"Spit upon Brisson."
About midnight mob OF members
of the Patriotic league smashed the
windows AMI glass staircase OF shoI
whose owner is said 10 be jew. al tn,
corner of the Rue Auber and the Ru,
Scribe.
Days OF BouinnRism Returning.
London, Oct. 26.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says: The days
of Boulangism are returning. withou
Floquet 10 draw the sword agains
ferocious general. and without |
Constant to make him cross the from
tier. The cabinet has been overturned
on n mere pretext because bands o
people, collected BY those defying an
thority which. pretending 10 defend II
have fomented agitation and almos
terror. In the Rue Royale the rioter
tried to overturn a carriage contain
ing three Americans amid cries o
"Down with the Jews!" Evidently tn
taste for street demonstrations is re
wing. and perhaps on Thursday. whe
the court OF cessation will meet, ther
, will be renewal q the uproar.
, looks as though NJ. Brisson gave up !
, disgust n position which yielded hir
neither pleasure nor greatness. NJ
body has any idea who will succee
him, unless. perhaps, NJ. Faure know
!. for he is alleged 10 have instigated III
overthrow OF the cabinet.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

wilkcsbarrc, PA, Oct. 27.-Matthew
f.. Anderson, student at Wyoming
seminary. Kingston. died Tuesday
night from injuries received while
playing football on the seminary team
against Dickinson college az Carlisle
last Saturday. Anderson was % years
of age, and "a fine specimen OF physical
manhood. His home wasnt Grenshaw.
jefferson county.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
70 r,.ncc, M,I,,ary Post.

Denver, Col. Oct. 27.--Gen. L. V.
Sumner, commanding the depart
ments of the Missouri and the Col
orado, and Capt. William II. Beck In
spector'general OF the department OF
the Missouri. left here for Sheridan,
wyo., on a special train over the Bur
lington g. Missouri road. The object
Of the trip is 10 make an inspection
with view 20 the establishment OF
n military post at Sheridan
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Chicago, Oct. PA small skin, in
which were Louis Babon, son OF a
wealthy brick manufactures of Evan
ston: William Scbaffer, and another
man whose identity has not been es-
tablished. capsized in Lake Michigan
about five miles above Wilmette Sum
day and all were drowned.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
poub,e Tragedy in Jersey oi,y.

New York, Oct. 24.--rwo jealous hus-
bands killed their wives and themselves
In Jersey City Sunday. Henry Jones
(colored) shot his wife 10 death and
then sent bullet into his brain at
their home on Van Horne street early
Sunday morning. The police had bare
" completed their investigation and
sent the bodies TO the morgue, when
five shots were heard in a flathouse on
Montgomery street. opposite 81.
Bridget's church. as the people were
assembling TO worship. Garrett
French, Pennsylvania railroad loco
motive engineer, had mortally
wounded his wife and wounded himself
so badly that he died within few
minutes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Omaha. Neb.. Oct. GA break In thu
big main tina. leads the water from the
pumping station seven miles north OF
this city threatens Omaha with water
famine The water company has u
small engine and limited supply of
water In its reservoir, but whether this
will hold out until the repairs can be
made lis problematical.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Mirnrninn. Encnnr.

Racine, Wis, Oct. ~. - While n large
crowd OF people were watching a tug
entering the hnrbor with ear ferry b.
longing to the Lake Michigan Car Ferry
company and loaded with 2s cars. the
sidewalk, which had been undermined
by the seas. gave way. and let the
crowd into the lake. About so people
went down, but all escaped but two lit
tie girls, who were slightly injured.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
10 lie Crcmntcd..

London, Oct. 2i.--Thc remains OF
Harold Frederic. the newspaper cor
respondent and author, will be cre-
mated at Working cemetery. IL has
beat learned that MIR. Frederic had
been In the hands Of Christlan Sci
enfisis and that doctor was only
summoned TO attend him few days
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Empcror closely Guarded.

Haifa, Palestine, Oct. ,5.-The police
made an important arrest of we'll
known anarchist here Sunday. Ex-
traordinary precautions are being
taken to insure the safety OF Emperor
william and Empress Augusta Vic
toria. During the time that they are
here yelled women will not be allowed
in the streets, as the police fear that
anarchists might assume this disguise.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

New York, Oct. 25.-The cruiser Buff
falo will leave the navy yard to-day for
Manila. Sailing orders were received
Monday, and work was rushed all day
long to get the vessels supplies of coal
and stores aboard. The Buffalo will
cross the Atlantic and so through the
Suez canal. and it is expected she will
erriyc at her destination before the
battleShips Iowa and Oregon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
TO Arrc.i the nIg chief.

Walker, Mimi, Oct. 24.-It has been
learned from reliable sources that is
Indians, armed with Winchesters and
carrying handouts. have gone after
Bug.Ah-Ma-Ge-shig and his son. At
the agency the excitement Is great
and news viii be nnxiously awaited.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
nInre vIctImr rouna.

Toledo, o., Oct. 25.--1he last of the
victims OF the Union elevator fire were
accounted for Monday when the men
who were removing the grain found
the charred remains of Sam Alexander
and portions of another body believed
TO be that of the son OF superintendent
narlc
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
KlIIcd a white youth.

ST. Louis. Oct. PA special to the
Republic from Dallas, Tex, says:
Three negroes shot and killed julius
Redd, l6-year-old white boy, Sunday
night, near the Texas cotton mills, on
South Lamar street. Witnesses claim
the murder was unprovoked. A mob
chased the negroes TO house In the
outskirts of the city and surrounded
IA
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
nnI,.. Lntc.t SUCCESS.

New York. Oct. 2l. - The great sue
cess OF Mr.. Days production Of
"cyrano de Bergerac." with Miss Re
han as Roxane. has precluded the rep
ertoire, and though Tanning the
shrew" and school for Scandal" were
announced in Philadelphia snd Balti-
more. both were Withdrawn for
"Cyrano."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Lincoln, Seb., Oct. 25.-Snow Is fall
ing nearly all over Nebraska. II began
With rain In the eastern half shortly
after nightfall. soon changing tosnow.
In central and western Nebraska II IL
growing very cold, the temperature
being the lowest thus far this fall.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Vienna. Oct 27.--pr. Poch. who has
been attending the victims Of the bu.
bonic plague In Vienna. together with
Hochcgger. another IT the nurses. have
developed symptoms of the disease.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Pittsburgh. Pa. Oct. "a. = The
amount OF coal now on It's way TO Gin
cinnati on the present rise in the Ohio
aggregates about 100000 bushels. re-
curing $50 barges and 25 coal boats to
carry IL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Ashland. Wis. Oct. 26.--Judge o'Neil
has sentenced John O'Donnell. Jr, TO
life imprisonment for, numbering his
wife by administering strychnine.
The prisoner still maintains he Is In.
noccnt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Lafayette, Ala. Oct 24.-John An
derson (colored), charged with the
murder OF Charles Holmes, n weH-
known white farmer, was lynched
here Sunday by mob OF people Of
Fredonia and West Point, Ga.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
Nine reported Lost.

Seattle. Wash. Oct 24.--W. Il. Bondy.
of Berkeley. CAL. who has just re-
turned from Sunrise City. on Cooks
inlet. tells story OF the wrecklng OF
n sloop about four weeks ngo. 10 which
Il IL probable that nine persons lost
their Ives.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

susanvllc, CAL, Oct. q. - News just
received here from claissiile, new
town In Plumas county. CAL, reports
the burning OF hotel and the loss OF
i've Ives.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
FeeIIng scens Improved.

London, Oct. IS. - In spite of the
news OF the warlike notifications
which came from France and different
parts of England Monday, with the de-
cline In rentes and consols, there is a
distinctly better feeling In diplomatic
circles and a growing belief that the
Fashoda dispute will be arranged.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Montreal, Oct. 27.--it has been de-
oi,ied to open oil the Canadian canals
on Sundays after the 3Oth OF this
month.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29
TO LEAVE FASHODA.
French Said to Have Decided Upon
That Course.
In the Meantime both France and
Great Britain Are Continuing
Active Preparations for
Possible Hostiiittcs.

London, Oct. 25. The Paris cor
respondent OF the Daily Chronicle
claims TO have authority 20 say that
decision has already been taken by the
French government speedily 10 evac-
uate Fashoda, and that NJ. Delcasse,
the French foreign minister, will do
his utmost to facilitate a pacific solu
ton.
Ordered 40 Mobilize.
Halifax, n. S., Oct. %. - The com
handlers OF all warships of the British
North American squadron have re-
ceivcd orders 10 mobilize at Halifax.
Admiralty Takes Precautions.
London, Oct. 25.--The British adj
miralty issued number of significant
orders Tuesday morning. The dock
yards at Portsmouth, Davenport and
Chatham have each received instruc-
lions 10 prepare six S0-knot torpedo
boat destroyers for commissioning so
that they will be able TO put TO sea in
Pa hours. Over time hours have be-
gun In the first-class cruisers Europa
and Andromeda so as 10 hurry them
| for sea service. Several gunboats in
the dlUeTcnt uOCk NdIuo hdNc pS'h W =
dered TO postpone unnecessary rent
/ ting.
Finally the Cunard line and White
Star line have received from the adj
miralty an intimation TO hold their
subsidized steamers in readiness Tor
turning over 10 the navy officials.
France Preparing for Trouble.
Paris. Oct. 25. - The municipal au
thorities at Toulon have been notified
that that place will be the center o.
important naval and military prepare
tions, and have been instructed TO ar
range for the immediate reception O.
four battalions Of infantry, 1900 ma
rines and COO artillerymen. Th'
municipal council has decided TO clos
the schools. and the schoolhouses vii
be used for lodging the troops.
The naval authorities have been or
dered to expedite the preparations 70
the Quitting OF the new squadron.
The Figaro says that If the BritisI
government rejects Frances moder
ate and just proposition II can only b
because the government OF Grea
Britain desires before everything els
the humiliation OF France.
.,-.atu, gnau.s tu,nrnveH.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-29

Scrutiny of the vote upon M. De
Mahy's resolution calling upon the
government TO "end the campaign Of
insult against the army" which NJ.
Brissoa. the premier. refused 10 ac-
cept. showed that the government was
defeated.
After the result OF the scrutiny had
been declared. nj. Bertanx moved a
vote IT confidence In VI. Brisson IL
was rejected, ESQ TO 25f votes.
ministers Withdraw.
When this vote was declared the
ministers lef, the chamber. After the
mir Sters had withdrawn the chamber
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-07
STATE POLITICS.
Leland and Anti-Leland to Meet
Tomorrow.
One Set For a Late State Con-
YentiOn
OTHER. WANT 1T EARLY
There Will Be a Lineup of the
Forces.
1t Will Be Proved Who is the
Stronger.
OTHER WANTIT EARLY

The first contest between the Leland
and anti-Leland factions of the Repub-
lican state central committee will take
place tomorrow evening at the meeting
called to select a date for a state con-
Vention.
Leland wants an early convention
The opposition. headed by w. E. Sterne,
who represents Senator Baker, wants a
late convention.
Upon this subject the issue is square
~ made and it will be settled by the 80
members OF the state committee.
This is the first time the two factions
of the state committee have been lined
up in a fight against each other. The
Quarreling heretofore has been among
the individual membe This meeting
will witness its Introduction before the
official head of the party IN the state.
The committee will meet at the Cope
land at 8 o'clock in response to a call
for the purpose of fixing the date and
place for the state convention. over this
question the fight will take place, and
the Baker followers hope to be able to
turn Mr.. Leland down. He has for four
years dictated both the time and place
for the conventions.