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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
BIG DEAL IN IRON MINES.
Mesaba Range Properties About to
Change Hands.

Duluth, April S.-The largest transac-
ton in Mesaba Range iron mines that
has been made since the speculative
boom which attended its early develop
ment collapsed is now being negotiated
by the Oliver Mining company. In
fact, 1t is more than probable that the
deal has already been closed, and that
the Franklin, Besserr1er and Victoria
mines, which comprise what is known
as the Franklin group, the Duluth mine,
a steam shovel property, and Bawabik.
and the PillSbury, a new mine opened
during the past winter by the Console
dated, will be turned over to the Oliver
people within a few days.
The Franklin group on the Mesaba
range is the property of Rockefeller and
Corrigan. The first shipment from this
property was made in 1893, since which
time it's total output has been 81, 653
tons. Conditions were such last year
that little was done with it, only 30,128
tons being shipped It's owners have
been very much discouraged because of
their inability to operate at a profit,
and have complained bitterly because
of the high freight rates, which. they
clam, have destroyed the value of their
investments. The sale of the mine re-
Iieves Franklin Rockefeller of all of his
holdings in the Minnesota ranges, and
removes him as a possible plaintiff in
ore freight rate litigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
WAR IN CONGRESS
Congressman Lentz, of Ohio,
Makes a Fierce Attack
On the Presidents Course i'm
Cuban Matters.
BRANDS AS A FAKE
The Report of Danger to Amer
leans in Havana.
Says it Was in the Interest of
Spectators.
GROSVENOR DEFENDS
The Administration and Sena-
tor Mark Hanna.

Washington, April s.-Mr Lentz
CDem., o., in the course of his re-
marks in the house yesterday in oppo-
sition to the Hull army bill declared
peace party" which was specializing
in stocks and bonds would prevail. He
said there was an irreconciliable dis
parity between the reasons given for
the delay of the presidents message
and the dispatches from Havana. The
message had been postponed because
Americans could not get out of Ha-
vana, yet the press dispatches said all
was quiet in Havana and that General
Lee said he had not been recalled. He
denounced the kilograms he and other
members We're receiving, urging them
to stand by the president and said they
were dictated by financial greed.
Mr.. Lentz referred to the note pre-
sented by the powers. He read from it
the words about the hope for peace in
the settlement of the existing differ
ences with SPAIN
I'VE have no differences with Spaini"
he cried. I'VE have 266 assassinated
Americans whom Spain must account
for applause in the galleries.)
Yesterday" he said, I'VE had this
house filled, the galleries overf1owed
and the capitol grounds were covered
with people, all expecting the presi-
dents message which might lead to
war, but finally, in the afternoon, word
came that a message had been received
from Consul General Lee in Havana,
indicating that he wanted time, and the
message was delayed on that account.
Now I don't believe anybody has auth
ority for the statement from the ad-
ministration or any other official that
justified the rumor that prevailed here
yesterday. A telegram by the Associa-
ted Press yesterday said that all was
quiet in Havana and that General Lee
told a correspondent that he had not
been requested to leave. The other
newspapers, notably the New York
Journal have similar dispatches. If
these statements true. there
nothing to justify the statement sent to
the capitol yesterday. I say there will
be no war"
Continuing, he charged that congress
was being overwhelmed by kilograms,
tsdictated by commercial greed all of
which he declared emanated principally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
WOMEN TO MEET.
Biennial Session of Federation of
Clubs at Denver in June.

Denver, April 8.-The fourth biennial
meeting of the General Federation of
Women'S clubs, to be held in Denver
in June, promises to be a notable gath
ering. Hundreds of women from every
state will go in special trains, stopping
en- route at Omaha for a side convoca-
ton of two days.
There will be held on Tuesday morn
ing, June 81, a conference of the coun-
On Wednesday morning the formal
opening will take place. In the after
noon a meeting on ''Phases of Economic
Work in Clubs will be presided over
by Mrs. Lyndon Evans of this city.
Another on 1.-The Home Department
will be under the direction of DR.. Mary
E. Green of Charlotte, Mich. In the
evening there will be an education pro-
gram under Miss Annie Laws.
On Thursday morning a paper on
Civic Cl.bs and Village Improvement
Associations" will be presented by Mrs.
Cornelius Stevenson, president of the
Civic club of Philadelphia. In the aft
ernoOn the programme on 1.-THE Press
will be in charge of Mrs. Henrotin. At
the same time 1.-THE Literary Movement
in the United States will be presented
under the direction of Mrs. Thayer of
Iowa
On Friday morning an educational
conference will be presided over by Miss
Margaret J. Evans, president of the
Minnesota federation. In the afternoon,
with Miss Glare de Graffenried of the
National Bureau of Labor in the chair,
THE Industrial Problem as 1t Applies
to Women and Children will be dis
cuSsed.
Saturday morning and afternoon will
be devoted to an excursion, with the
novelty of a luncheon at a mining
camp. In the evening, with Mrs. Philip
Moore of st. Louis in the chair, the
subject will be Folk Songs of Ameri-
ca"
Numerous social functions have been
planned by the hostesses of the federaA
ton, as well as thousand-mile trip to
the most interesting points in Colorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08

the representatives of the great powers
in this city had called upon the pres
ident and asked him to delay. 1 state
that was false. 1 have the statement
here in my hand and there is not one
word said about delay. What the gen
tleman did not read is the response, in
which he put an end without qualih-
cation, to all suggestions of delay or in
reference. Now, the gentleman is
against the president of the United
States; he is sending a message to the
enemy, showing them that here in the
midst of this house is man who will
charge the president of the United
States with corrupt purpose, with a
corrupt intent, with attempting to stop
the progress of the great march of pa
triotism. There is no word of delay in
the language which has been used in
this connection
After prolonged wrangle over the
question of an extension of time, Mr..
GrOSvenOr proceeded:
81 call the attention of the gentleman
and of the house, he continued, Ito
the statement he made that this was
another stock jobbing performance and
that here was another purpose of delay
in this declaration from the ambassa-
doris of the great powers. SO that wall
street would run upward. I hold in
my hand the statement that fmmedi-
ately upon the publication of this state
ment, in the city of New York, the
market became very weak and ran
clear down upon every one of the lead
ing articles in the market. See how
easy it is to make a charge. Now let
me tell the gentleman something about
bonds. 1t is very easy to make charge
against a senator That senator (mean-
ing Mr.. Hanna) has made a statement,
which I challenge any man to deny
that never in his life, not only this year
but never in his life did he buy a dollar
of stock on Wall street or anywhere
else.''
Mr. McMillian-"Can he say the same
thing about votes?" daughter and ap
plause the Democratic side.)
Mr.. Lentz-'I mentioned no senator
from any state on the floor of this
house. His name was mentioned In one
of the articles I read
Mr. Grosvenor-'Everyb knew
does the gentleman say he did not in
tend to point out Mark HANNAH
Mr.. Lentz-"How could everybody
know"
Mr. Grosvenor-"Did you intend to
mean Mark Hanna? Be brave now,
answer that. Did you mean Mark
HANNAH
Mr.. Lentz-'What makes you think
I meant Mark HANNAH daughter.)
Mr.. Grosvenor-"You mentioned Mark
Hanna and the records will show it.
Mr.. Lentz-'I will charge you with
the responsibility of accusing Mr.. Han
ma. I have not. I described GER
tain Individual
Mr.. Grosvenor-"Oh, but the gentle
man did use the name I have been
batting him to say that
Mr.. Lentz-"I deny it"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

Yesterday, said: IF w. z. Stanley could
have a chance to speak before the county
conventions in Kansas before the state
convention is held, he would be nominat-
ed for governor unanimously. He is a
l. E. Lambert said today: Major Hocd
is not making much noise about his cam
paign, but he is doing mighty we'll He
is in line with several delegations and
there will be more of them on his side
within two weeks"
w. r. Smith and Elrick Cole, rival can
didates for associate justice of the su-
preme court, are travelling around to con-
VentiOnS together.
One of the biggest political rallies of the
year will take place at Wichita during the
C. A r. encampment. All of the c2ndi-
dates for office on the Republican ticket
will be there.
Either by accident or design the Repub-
lican congressional convention in the Third
congressional district, did not mention
Senator Baker in their resolutions. Nor
was his name mentioned in any manner
during the convention.
The old boom for Dave MuIvane as
chairman of the state committee to sue
coed Jim Simpson is being revived and
will be pushed with vigor by his friends
from now until the state convention
j. r. Burton is already working to sue
coed Senator Lucien Baker in 1900. Bur
ton said a few days ago that he would
get to the United States senate before
he stopped.
A. c. Sherman of Rossvilfe has Joined
SRatOn hOOm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08

Chas. H. Yale's spectacular production,
1.-THE Devils Auction" will be the at
traction at the Grand Opera House next
Monday night. Enough of the old fea-
lures are retained in the piece to make it
easily recognizable, while many new fea-
lures have been arranged to suit the
present season. The cast of principals
this year will be TO- so and Is cents.
Cuba and its fight for freedom, and the
tragic death of General Antonio Maceo
furnished the material for the melodranna
Liberty and Love- in which Lillian
Lewis and her company will be seen at
the Grand Opera House next Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings The piece was writ
ten by Miss Lewis in conjunction with
Albert B. Paine and Lawrence Marston.
and contains many features which Just
at this time interest American audiences
Special scenery is carried for the pro-
ductiOn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
Reduced Rates to Grand Encampment
Mining District, Wyo.

The Union Pacific will sell tickets at
One Fare for the Round Trip, plus $500,
from all points in Kansas, Nebraska,
Colorado and Utah to Rawlins, Wyo.
Dates on which tickets will be sold are
1st and Sd Tuesday in May, June, July,
Aug Sept, Oct. and Nov. Stage line
daily except Sunday each way between
Rawlins and Grand Encampment.
For full information call on ad-
dress F. A. LEWIS,
City Ticket Agent.
J. c. FULTON. Depot Agent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
Whv Not

Take the Union Pacific's new S:2O a. m.
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at D. m, reach
ing Topeka at CLIO p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. M, which reaches Topeka at s: 80
ID. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
Why Not

Take the Union Pacific's new $500 a. m
train for Kansas City? Returning. Won
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
ing Topeka at 6:1O p. m, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas civ
at p. M, which reaches Topeka at 8: 80
p m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
Remember

The Santa Fe plug runs every day in
the year and was provided solely for
the accommodation of Topeka people
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08

ing Topeka at e:1o p. M, or you can
take the Limited, leaving Kansas City
at p. m, which reaches Topeka at $3.50
p. M
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
Whv NOT

Take the Union Pacifc's new 500 a. m
train for Kansas City? Returning, you
can leave Kansas City at p. M, reach
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
The Only Lime to Denve,

We do mending and sew on buttons
free Of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
Mineral Water.

The finest In the west. Come and try
It. J. w. PHILLIPS,
612 West Eighth st.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08

Inc On1y Line TO Denver
Via Pueblo and Colorado Springs-the
Santa Fe. Through Pullman sIeener9
and free chair cars
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
COMING DRAMATIC EVENTS.

A c. Sherman of Rossvi1fe has join
the SeatOn boom.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08
For Out of Town
Patrons.

A tremendous purchase 4,
Waists, made short waist
Two prices on the entire Il
and S6.9S.
Beautiful colorings in Pl.
Fancy Stripe Check and Pla
fetas, all the popular shades
If you can't come yoursel
your bust measure and les
selection to us. Return If j
isfactory.
Also $50 Changeable Tafe
Petticoats, made umbrella
with dust ruff1e, all the new
colorings, at So. 95 each.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-08

More Bradburys sold
40 IN Topeka IN the
last two months than
al other Pianos COM
bined.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
Prompt Restoration of Order
After the Riots.

Wilmington. Nov. IL After the
wild scenes of yesterday the events OF
to-day appear almost common place,
though they are we'll worth recording.
When | arrived here shortly after
noon one party of objection able people
had already been escorted to the depot
aud instructed never to return to
Wilmington again. aud later in the day
I wac a witness to similar comedy 10
which Ex- Chief of Police j. r. Melton
aud United States Commissioner K b
Buntiug were the chief actors. ln
each case the Objectionable persona we're
escorted through the city by strong
military guard, aud while there vas
considerable cheering, there was little
excitement and absolutely 10 row1yism
Tickets were bought for the men being
drummed ous of town as far as
New berue. aud they were told that
Wilmin gton would not answer for the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
NEW MAYORS PROCLAMATION

Wilmington. N G.. Nov 10 AT
midnight toe newly elected mayor
issued the following proclamation
The Undersigned. upon whom has
been placed great responsibility BY the
action of his fellow citizens, takes this
method of assuring the good people OF
this city shas all the power With which
be is invested will be exerted to pre-
serve order and peace in this CON.
muni,y and that power is amply suf-
6cieus for the purpose All we'll dis
posed persons are earnestly requested 10
cooperate With the municipal authorities
in every way possible 10 secure the
permanent esta bIismeot Of good govern
mens. The law will be rigidly enforced
and impartialty administered to white
and black people alike
A M. Waddell,
Mayor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
How 1t Comes About That
Democrats Succeed Re.
publicans
.ACcORDING TO LAW" ALL
IN A SINGLE DAY.

Wilmington, NJ c., Nov: To-
After day Of bloodshed and turbu'
lence Wilmington has subsided to,
night into comparative peacefuIness
Eight negroes were killed and three
white men wounded during the day,
one of them, William Mayo, seri'
ously.
Tonight the city is in the hands
of new municipal government and
law and order is being established
This afternoon the board of aldermen
resigned one by one As each
alderman vacated, the remainder
elected a successor, named by the
citizens committee, until the entire
board was changed legally. They
resigned in response to pubic sentl
ment. The new board is composed
of conservative Democratic citizens
The mayor and chief of police
then resigned and the new board
elected their successors, according to
law. Ex Representative Waddell was
elected mayor and E G Parmelee
chief of police The first act of the
new government was to swear III
$50 policemen, chosen from the ranks
of reputable white citizens They
are vested with all authority of the
law and will take charge of the city
The citizens will remain on guard,
however, throughout the town 10
prevent possible attempts at incen-
diarism.
The new government will devote
it's attention te restraining reckless
ness among the whites as we'll as
keeping down lawlessness among the
negroes. Futher torouble of gen
erai or serious nature is not expected.
Soon after the meeting Mr..
George Rountree received telegram
from Governor Russell, saying that
be would use all his efforts to inhu-
euce the mayor and city council to
resign if that would restore peace.
Mr. Rountree sent the following re-
ply:
Mayor and alderman have resign.
ed. Two hundred AMI fifty special
policeman sworn in. Law will be
maintained aud peace restored "
Mr.. Rountree is prominent attor-
ney here and q member of the Dem.
ocratic campaign committee
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that will
~ be in my Office in the County Court
House at Sumter from the 18th of October to
the Sic. of December, 1898, 'sclnsive, for the
co lection of taxes for the fscsl year, 1898.
The levy is as follows:
For State urposes, 5 rilis.
For coanty purposes, 33 mills.
For school purposes, 3 mills
Total levy, III mills.
Also the following special school taxes
School District No. Ia mills.
School District No l6-2 mills
School District No. lS-2 mills.
School Distr,c, No. 20-3 mills.
Mt Clio, mils.
Commu,ation road tax for 1892 is payable
at the same time-the amount of sane having
been raised by the last General Assembly
from 81 to ST. so.
Il L. SCARBOROUGH,
Treasurer Sumter County,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
Soldiers After Pensions.

a great many soldiers of the lst regl
uens believe that the physical examlua-
tion conducted by the army doctors did
not show their bodily health in the
right light.
Another examination was made to-
day
Dr.. Nevills conducted the re-exami.
nation, aud Capt Fuller, with the as
sistauce Of several of the regiment, got
the men to give details of their sick.
ness aud sfnic.!ous
The Government is very particular
about the health Of the meo to be mus
tered out. 1t don's want auy soft snaps
on pensions, the list being so heavy
pow that With many more even the
revenue tax would not be sufficient TO
pay them. Il ss right. however. that it
the men were physically knocked cut"
10 The service they should receive some
compensation.
It was reported today that battalion
would be formed out of .be regiment
ADD uoi.ed With Gen. Lees corps at Sa'
vauuah There seems to be 20 pros.
pect, however, that he idea would be
realized 10 fact the men Of the regl
mens want to 90 home. aud they will
20 soon as Uncie Sau, gives them their
pav.-Columbia cor News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
The Story ia Detail.

Wilmington, N G. Nov 10 The
trouble in Wilmington to day CON
nenced at 8 80 this morning when
an armed body of citizens. numbering
about 400 and led by ex Represeta
sive Waddell. chairman Of a commit
tee Of 25 appointed for the purpose,
proceeded 20 the publishing house OF
the negro newspaper. the Record. to
wreck IL The editor Of this paper
had published an article defsmatory
of white women. aud a mass meeting
of citizeas yesterday ordered his
expulsion from the city within a
hours aud the removal of his press
Fifteen leading negroes were called
IN by the committee of rs last night
and directed to notify the chairman
by 7 80 this morning whether they
would agree TO the removal OF the
press. They were Informed that il
no answer was retuzoed. the press
would be demolished
40 aaswes was received by the
chairman this morning, and, after
waiting an hour, the citizens pro-
ceeded ia body aud demolished the
fixtures of the printing Office. The
boildiog was also fred and gutted
The leaders say that this action was
the work of irresponsible persons
and as sooo as the fire was discovere
the FIRE department was calico 'e
extinguish it.
The burning of the printing othce
caused agreat commotion among the
negroes Of the town. The rumo'
spread that tbs whites were going tt
burn and murder in the negro
quarters. This rumor reached th'
negro employees of a cotton compress
numbering 900 or 400. who qui
work and hung about the streets. II
manifest terror. Other parties con
gregated In the negro section: and !
was in one of these that the hrs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this dreadful
malady, if you will only get the right remedy.
You are having pain all through your body,
your liver is out Of order, have no appetite, o
life or ambition, have bad cold. in facl are
completely used up. Electric Bit,e1s is the
only remedy that will give you prompt md
sure relief. They act directly on Liver. Stom
ach and Kidneys, tone up the whole sys> IN
and make you feel like new being. They are
guaranteed to cure OF price refunded. For sale
at j. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store, only
cents per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-16
Blood Flows in
v ilnlington!
10 Negroes Killed and 2
Whites Wounded
Seriously.
Snecial TO The Daily Item.

Special to The Daily Item.
Wilmington, N. c., Nov. 10, 2 le
%. m-A bloody riot resulted this
morning from the destruction of the
eaice Of the Daily Record, the negro
paper that has persistently slandered
the white people and published
infamous attacks on white women.
The negroes gathered in force and
attempted to overpower the white
men who destroyed the Office They
were heavily armed and opened fire
ON the white men. who returned the
Gre and sounded the alarm to call out
the full fighting strength OF the
whites. The firing was fast and
fusious for few minutes, bnt it soon
grew too hot for the negroes, who
broke for cover, followed by q storm
of bullets.
Ten negroes are reported to have
been killed and number wounded.
Ovinp 10 the prcseos Intensely excited
eondition ,ha. prevails 10 the city it is
impossible to ascertain the numbsr OF
The wousded
Two white mea we're wounded. one
Of whom, it is thought, will die from
his Wounds.
The whites are we'll armed aod Veil
osganizsd. They now have the negro
mobs, shas have gathered sioce the irst
riot. at bay. But more serious trouble
than has yet occurred is expected to-
night. Tie white people are keeping
cool and are on their guard for further
trouble. They will not provoke .
conflict, but are prepared to meet ao5
emergency.