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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Columbia Calendar for 1000.

The Columbia Desk Calendar, which has
been regularly issuedi.for the last fifteen
years by the Pope Manufacturing Company,
Hartford, Conn.,, makers Of Columbia
bicycles Is now being distributed. The
company will send the calendar to any ad /.
dress upon receipt Of FIVE cent stamps.
This calendar is unique among publica-
tiOns of its kind. For many years the
Columbia calendar has been regarded as a
Offices, and this century. issue will prove a
valuable addition to the series.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Announcement Regarding the County
Teachers Examinations for the School
Year ISoo-Iooo
PLACES AND DATES.

PLACES AND DATES.
Until further notice the examinations will be
Corunna, beginning the last Thursday OF
March,
Corunna beginning the third Thursday OF
August,
Owosso, BEGINNING the third Thursday OF
October.
All examinations will commence at 500 a. m,
standard time. Applicants will write upon
photography, penmanship, geography, and
general history the first half day. arithmetic,
u. S. history, and theory and art the second
and physiology the third half day; and gram
mar, school law botany, and physics (second
grade) the fourth half day. third day Qor first
grade applicants only physics and geometry.
The above schedule will be strictly followed.
REQUIREMENTS.
For third grade, not less than 20 per cent will
be accepted In grammar, arithmetic, history,
civil government geography, and reading, and
not less than IS per cent In any other branch
for second grade, not less than 20 per cent In the
per cent in any other branch; for first grade
not less than IS per cent in the branches before
named. and not less than 80 per cent in any
other branch.
Applicants for first and Sc ,ond grades who
pass In part OF the branches may rewrite at the
next examination in those remaining. After
must rewrite in all branches.
Applicants for third grade who fail In part of
DTnnC0oS
cept those in which they receive at least eighty
Ave per cent, and such third grade credits will
be carried until the next examination only.
Before certificate will be granted to applicants
for third grade, who have never taught, they
must furnish sufficient proof Of having read,
carefully and studiously, Page on Teaching"
School Management" or some other work on
teaching Of equal merit; and they must also
have familiarzed themselves with the general
principles Of the state Manual and Course OF
Study" The foregoing work is necessary in
order TO pass the subject of theory and art OF
teaching Such third grade applicants must,
also, possess the required knowledge of school
law, the same as other applicants for certiH-
Gates.
Attendance or non attendance at the teach
ers' Institutes and the teachers associations
held In the county during the year next pre-
ceeding the examination, will be taken Into
strict account In granting certificates OF any
o. L. BRISTOL,
Commissioner of Schools
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Notice TO TaXpayers.

The tax rolls of the several wards have
been placed in my hands for the collec-
ton of taxes, and for that purpose l will
be at my office at the city hall every
day from Monday, Dec. 4, '99, until Jan.
10, 1900, and Monday and Saturday even
ings until s o'clock, to receive taxes
To all taxes paid by Jan. 10, 1900, no coll
lection fee will be added, but after this
date per cent. collection fee will be
added T. M. Wiley, Treas.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Chronic Nasal Catarrh

Poisons every breath that is drawn into
the lungs. There Is procurable from any
druggist the remedy for the cure Of this
trouble. small quantity OF Ely's Cream
Balm placed Into the nostrlls spreads over
an iDfamed aud angry surface, relieving
Immediately the painful Inflammation,
cleanses, heals and cures A cold In the
head banishes Immediately. Sold by drug
gists or will be mailed for 80 cents by civ
Brothers, Sc Warren street, New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Porto Ri,an Export. and Imports.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The war de-
partment has made public statement
of exports and imports at the five
principal ports of Porto Rico for the
months of May, June, and July, 1899.
The report shows slight balance Of
trade in favor of these ports of $347,-
$50. The total of imports into the
ports named for the three months Is
S2,572,GlS. The exports during the
same period were $2,920,500 There
was exported TO the United States dur
ing the three months SS71,672 worth
of merchandise. and there was import
ed from the United States $973,545
worth.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Roberts for the Senate.

Washington, Dec. eff Roberts is
finally rejected by the house of repre-
sentatives, as seems inevitable, there
is possibility that he may come for
ward as a claimant for seat in the
senate. His rejection by the house, it
is expected, will add to his popularity
in Utah, and it is suggested that il
Quay is seated by the senate the Dem
ocratic governor of Utah may appoint
Roberts to fill the vacancy that exists
In Utah's representation in that body.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08

Mr. Henry g. Mason, OF Swartz Creek,
one of the tidiest farmers in the county, has
Just bought of Smith Rogers, of Venice.
Shiawassee county, ten registered eve lambs
and added to his flock. Last year he bought
the same number of the registered ewt
lambs In the same town of another gentle
man and now has forty such animals that
he thinks constitute the model fock OF
Shropshires In the county.--FlInt Globe.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Annual Canadian Excursions Via Grand
Trunk Railway System.

Excursion tickets will be sold from all
stations in Michigan aud Indiana Except
east of Pontiac, Amanda and Inlay City,
to stations in Ontario, Quebec and New
Brunswick, good going December II, Is. 16
and II. and for return leaving destination
until Jan. 10th, 1900
Long limit; low rates; first class sleeping
coach, dining car and train service; optional
routes via Detroit or Port Huron.
Full information from all agents OF
Grand Trunk or connecting lines, or write
to Ben Fletcher, Trav. Pass. Agent, Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08

WANTED-SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict.Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing 10 pay yea ly 5000, PAYABLE week.
ly. Desirable employment with unusual opport.
unties. References exchanged. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope S. A. PARK,
800 Caxton Building, Chicago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08

Amber is found all along the Prus.
sian shores of the Baltic, but princi-
pally in the peninsula of Samland.
All amber found everywhere is state
property, but the state cannot mine
amber without the permission of the
owner Of the ground.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
A Frightful Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnlca Salve,
will kill the pain and promptly. heal It.
Cures Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils. Corns, all
Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.
Only 25 cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by ]. y. Haggart and Will e Collins & Co.
druggists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Society Elections.


z. M. W.-D. II. Moss.
NJ. W.-Richard Coy.
Foreman-Chas. Byerly
Overseer-John Gayer.
Recorder-F. w. Western.
Financier-Robt. Cheal.
Receiyer-W L Ward.
Guide-Burt Britton.
l. W.-Erastus Durkee.
o. VA l. Chase.
Delegate to Grand Lodge-F. w. Yves
tern; alternate, ID. III. Moss.
Trustee-W. NJ Kent.
COMPANY II.
Capt.-Geo. McCaughna.
First Lieut. II. Ross.
End w. Nj. Case.
At the election OF civil officers Fred
Edwards, who has been president of the
company for years declined the Office and
the following were elected.
Pres.-Geo. Hunt.
Vice Pres, Lee Taylor.
Sec'y-S. Campbell,
Treas,-L. Brewer.
Collector. Brewer.
Historian-C. Schenk.
Directors left over until January, 1900
coLFAX LODGE, NO. 436. I. o. o. f.
Noble Grand-E. S. Richardson.
Vice Grand. B. Bates.
Recording Secretary, f. G.. Dewey.
Permanent Secretary-J. G. Walton.
Treasurer. +. Titus.
COURT ALTA, FoREsTERs.
Chief Ranger-Mrs. Fannie Fish.
Vice Chief Ranger-Mrs. Josephine
Starr.
Recording Sec'y-Miss Maud Powers.
Financial Sec y-Mrs. Emma Shoulders.
Treasurer-Mrs Elenora Fox.
Chaplain-Mrs. Martha Crothers.
S. W.-Miss Jessie Collier.
j. W.-Mrs. Inez Colby.
Senior Beetle-Mrs. Mary;Starr.
Junior Beetle-Miss Jennie Rust.
Court Deputy-Mrs. Mary Willoughby.
Court Physician-A. L. Arnold.
Finance Committee-Mrs. Stark and
Miss Rust.
Observation-Disclosures Stark and Corey.
/. o. o. f. NO. SO.
Noble Grand-Wilson Brooks.
Vice Grand-J. f. Cady.
Rec. Sec'y-John Brooke.
Perm. w Z. Mckenzie.
Treasurer-A. E. Hartshorn.
Trustee. III. Goetzen.
coRUNNA POST G. AR.
Post Commander. NJ. Conley.
Senior Vice Dan Bunker.
Junior C. w. J. Rouse.
Sergeant-Merritt Harden.
Chaplain-A. S. Fair.
Officer of the Day-Andrew Porter.
Quartermaster-W A. Weeden.
Officer of Guard. S. Johnson.
Delegate-H. B. Pugh.
Alternate-B. S. butcher.
High Priest-L. r. Cope.
King-Geo. III. Bedford.
Scribe-Chas. f. Rgley.
Treasurer. G. Van Camp.
Secretary-Newton Baldwin.
Capt. of Hosts-H. f. Southworth.
Royal Arch Captain-H. S. Andrus.
Principal Sol purner-B. S. Stratton.
Master Sd Vail--F. j. Stoddard.
I'd Samuel Gellatly.
1st "A. f. Hollis.
Sentinel. II. Wolverton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
"Giasp All and Lose All. "

ManV people are so intent on grasp ing
all" that they lose strength of nerves, appe-
tite, digestion, health. Fortunately, how
ever these may be restored by taking
Hoods Sarsaparila, which has put many a
business man on the road to success by Civ
ing him good digestion, strong nerves and a
clear brain. 1t does the same thing for
weak and tired women.
Hoods Pills cure sick headache. Indigestion
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
Ann Arbor r. r. Canadian Excursion.

On December 14th, 18th. 10Th and 18th,
the Ann AIbor railroad Wal sell excursion
tickets at one fare for the round trip, limited
for return to Jan. 9th to principal points in
Canada on Grand Trunk, Canadian Pacific,
Wabash, Michigan Central and IntercolOnial
Rvs. Call OH agents for particulars.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
DR.. Humphreys

Specifics act directly upon the disease,
without exciting disorder in other parts
Of the system. They Cure the Sick.
ma CURES. rkpcas.
s-Fevers. Congestions, Innammations. .1x
at-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm Colc... 81
3-Teethng, Collie, Crying, Wakefulness rs
A-Diarrhea. OF Children or Adults...... ~
T-COnghs, Colds, Bronchitis. .....,...... rs
Sr-Neurnlgin. Toothache, Faceache..... rs
9-Hcnda che. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .2k
10-DyspcpsiR. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. NJ
1l-suppressed or Painrul Periods. .xg
12-Whites, Too Profuse Periods. n
13-Croup. Lnryngitis. Hoasseness...... -
14-sait Rheum. Erysipelas. Eruptions.. .2S
15-Rheumatism. Rheumatic Pains...... rs
16-Malaria. Chills, Fever and Ague..... %
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold In the Head rs
Northumberland .................... rs
27-kidney Olsen SEES ..................... ~
SS-NeryOus Debility. ....................1.0v
3O-Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed. rs
57-Grip, Hay Fever. ....................... as
DR.. Humphreys Manual OF al, Diseases as you
Druggists or Mailed Free.
sold by druggists, or sent on receipt o. pt5oA
Humphreys' Med o.. Cor. WILLIAM q John ~
New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
TUESDAY, DECEMnER 10Th. 1 40 PM.

Dec 18th and 18th. Following is the pro-
gram:
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th, 80 Pm.
Invocation, Rev. e. B. Allen, Lansing.
Greeting, ....Hon. j. S. Stearns, Sec'y of State.
Response ...........,...,..Col l.. ii. Ives, Mason.
Report of Associational Secretary.
Appointment of Committees on Credentials,
Resolutions and Finance.
TUESDAY, DEC. 18TH, 1880 p. NJ.
Presidents address,
Hon. L. ID. Watkins, Manchester.
The Tax Commission, Hon. Milo d. Campbell.
President of State Tax Commission.
Mr. David Gage, wixom Club
Discussion Mr. "a L. Dey, Sprlnp port Club.
Mr. N X Potter North Newburg.
Report of Committees.
General Discussion.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18TH, 8 A. NJ.
Final Reports of Committees and Consideration
OF the Reports.
1.-THE Farmer and the Trusts"
Elk Gov @. G. Luce, Coldwater
Mr.. d. NJ Garner Olive Branch.
Discussion Judge j. w. Edgar, Green Oak.
Mr.. q. O. Miles, Blissiield.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18th 1880 p. NJ
Final consideration OF Reports of Committees
Election of Officers.
Miscellaneous Business.
UNION MEETING OF CLUBS AND GRANGE.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18TH 730P M
Welcome ...... ..."....-... President Watkins.
Response. Master Horton.
LIST. "The Status and Opportunities OF the
Farmer" ..Mr. J. K Campbell, Ypsilanti
god. "The Farmer of the Future"
j. L. Daniels, Union Home
81. 1.-THE Education OF Farmers Girls"
Mrs. Mary Sherwood Kinds, Stanton
4ta. Poem, Victory"
Mrs. d. N. Garner, Davisburg.
5;h. agriculture"
M. J. Lawrence, Of Michigan Farmer
oh. "The People and the Legislature"
Gov. Pingree
Music will be furnished at the several sessions
by the Michigan Agricultural College band, the
Industrial School choir and the pupils of the
school for the blind.
Reduced rates on all railroads. Reduced
rates at all Lansing hotels. Headquarter'
at the Dowsey House.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man clear
head, an active brain. q strong, vigorous
oody-makes him fit for the battle Of life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
SLEEPING AND PARLoR CAR sERvIC

SLEEPING AND PARLoR CAR SERVICE.
wEsTBOUND.
lO:08 a. m. train has Pariur car to GRAND RAJ :
lbs. Extra charge 25 cents.
7:l7 p. m. train has Parlor car to Grap1 Hay :
on. Extra charge Is cents.I
EAsTBOUND.
Ey:lQ q. m. train has Parlor car to Detroit. Ex-
ira cnarge - cents Pullman Parlor car. De-
the east ana New York Connects with y.
y. ~. DIVISION az Durand for Chicago and PIT.
Huron ana with Co. 8. & M. division for Saginaw
so! p. m. train has Parlor car TO Detroit. Ex.
tsa charge T ~ cents and Pullman Sleeping car
Philadelphia and New York. Connects At I'm.
rand with c., y; and M. div for Saginaw And
Bay City and with O. q q. T. for PIT. Huron and
Battle Creek. INV
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08

Christmas and New Years Holiday Rates.
The Ann Arbor railroad will sell excur-
sion tickets Dec 23d, 25th and 30th, and
Jan. LIST, limited for return to January end,
at one and one third fare for the round trip
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
The Watchword of Women.

Modesty is woman's watchword. What.
ever threatens her delicate sense of modes
ty, frightens her. For this reason many q
woman permits disease of the delicate
womanly organs to become aggravated be-
cause she cannot bring herself to submit 10
the ordeal of unpleasant questionings, Of
fensive examinations, and obnoxious local
treatments, which some physicians find ne
cessary. Doubtless thousands of the wom-
en- who have taken advantage of DIR. Pierce's
offer of free consultation by letter, have
been led to do so by the escape thus offered
from a treatment repugnant to modesty.
Any sick woman may write to DR.. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, In perfect confidence; all
letters being treated rs strictly private and
and eacredly confidential, and all answers
being sent In plain envelopes with no adver-
Using or other printing upon them. DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription has been long
hailed as "a Godsend to women" 1t makes
weak women strong and sick women we'll.
sFavorIte Prescription" contains no alcohol,
neither opium, cocaine or other narcotic.
MISUNDERSTANDING BRIGHT AND HONEST
w persons to represent us as managers In
this and close by counties. Salary $500 year
and expenses. Straight bona-hde no more. no
less salary. Position permanent. Our referen.
ces, any bank In any town. 1t Is mainly offce
work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. THE DOMIN-
ION COMPANY, Dept. 3, Chicago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
CONTINUES TO DRAW.
Roberts the Star Attraction in
the Congress.
MAJORITY OF SPECTATORS WOMEN.

President McKiniey's Annual Messages
READ In Both Houses of Congress More
Sorrow In the Senate-Debate ON the
Financial Bill Not To Commence Until
Next Week - Other Rational Capital
News of General Public Interest
Washington, Dec. 5.--The galleries
OF the house were almost as crowded
as on the opening day, the debate on
the Roberts case being the attraction.
The reading of the presidents mes
sage, usually a great attraction, was
completely. overshadowed by the uni
versal interest in the disposition of
the case of the Mormon representa-.
tive from Utah. The fact that three
fourths of the spectators in the CALLER
les were women was particularly no.
ticeable and was tangible manifes-
tation of the interest OF the fair sex
in the result.
Name Not ON Official Roll.
1t developed that Mr.. Roberts name
was not on the official roll call Of the
house, so that in case of vote or
other action by the house he would
not be participant. This was in ac-
cord with all precedents. Richardson,
the Democratic floor leader, said that
no exception could be taken to this
procedure.
Roberts himself entered the hall
about 11:30 and Immediately became
the cynosure Of all eyes. At II
O'Clock Speaker Henderson called the
members to order. All arose in their
places, Roberts included, and stood
with bowed heads while the chaplain
delivered his invocation. After the
reading Of the journal had been con-
cluded Cannon, from the committee
appointed to wait on the president, re-
ported that the president would com
municate in writing. Immediately
thereafter Major Pruden, the presi-
dents executive clerk, announced the
message, and it was at once laid be-
fore the house. The members listened
attentively to the reading.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
THE
CLEANSING
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
CATARRH
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

Easy and pleasant to
use. Contains no in.
furious drug.
1t Is quickly absorb
ed. Gives relief at
once. It Opens and
Cleanses the Nasal
Passages. Allays In.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
State Association of Farmers Clubs.

The annual meeting of the Michigan
5 ate Association Of Farmers Clubs will be
held at Capitol building, Lansing, Mich,
Dec 18th and 18th. Following is the pro-
gram:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08
DIR. MILES,
H C. % E'f
Cure

is sold by all druggists on guarantee
first bottle benefits or money back.
Book on heart and nerves sent free.
Or. Miles Medical Company, Ekhart. Ind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-12-08

fiamation. Heals and
Restores the Senses o
Size, 80 cents at Dirt
Size, 10 cents by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, sc
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-04-13
Night Attack on MacArthur's
Forces Which Was Quickly
Repulsed.
Wheaton's Brigade Lost Three
Killed and a Score Wounded
in the Fight.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The war de-
partment has received dispatch from
General Otis announcing the success of
General Lawton's campaign in the cap
ture of Santa Cruz. He says that Gen
eral Lawton is pushing the rebels into
the mountains beyond the city. Gen
eral Otis also informs the war depart
ment that the insurgents made an at
tack upon General Wheaton's brigade
and that they were repulsed with heavy
loss. The dispatches follow:
"Lawton's success at Santa Cruz more
complete than first reported yesterday.
Enemy left SO uniformed dead on field,
and numerous seriously wounded. Law
ton captured city without destruction
of property. His loss, ten wounded,
slight, except two, one since died.
Lieutenant Filing only officer wounded,
slight, in hand. Enemy retired east
ward; Lawton in pursuit.
Insurgents attacked MacArthur's
line of railway communication in con-
siderable force; repulsed by Wheaton
with heavy loss.
"Wheaton's casualties s killed, 30
Wounded.''
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-04-13
HOBART VERY ILL.
His Law Partner Reports the Vice Pres
dents Condition Serious.

His Law Partner Reports the Vice Presi-
dents Condition Serious.
NEW YORK, April 12.-The Herald
says: Albert A. Wilcox, law partner
and business associate of Carrot A. Ho-
bart, has just returned from Washing
ton and made an authoritative state
ment as to the health of the vice presi-
dent.
''Aside from the doctors and nurses
and Mrs. Hobart" Mr.. Wilcox said, 81
was the first person allowed to see Mr..
Hobart. AS it was was only allowed
to see him on condition that I would
not remain in his room more than five
minutes and would not mention bust
ness. Even President Mckinley is not
allowed to see the vice president.
1.-THE great trouble is that if Mr.. Ho-
bart talks even little violent parox-
ysm of coughing follows, continuing
until he is completely exhausted and
sleep becomes impossible. Until this
sickness, Mr.. Hobart, no matter what
the excitement of the day may have
been, never knew what it was not to be
able to sleep the moment his head
touched the pillow. No mail matter is
allowed to reach him and his wife and
physicians are devotedly working to
protect him from his friends"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-04-13
RIOT AT PANA
Fighting Between Negro Miners
and Whites Caused Six
Deaths.
In Addition Several Others Were
Wounded, Some of Them
Fatally.
The Trouble Started in the Ac-
ton of the Pana Mine
Authorities,
Who Sought to Restrain Some of
the Colored Miners From
Leaving.

PANA, Ills, April lin saot which
broke out at 1890 a. m. on one of the
main streets in front of the telegraph
Office, between white and black miners,
in which deputy sheriffs took part, five
men and one woman were killed. Eight
persons were wounded, several so seri-
ously that they will die. The killed are:
Xavier L. Roog, Frenchman, union
miner.
Frank Coburn, white, son of ex-Sheriff
Coburn.
Three unknown negro miners and one
negro woman.
The Wounded.
William Kuhn, proprietor of Klon-
dixie steam laundry, shot through both
legs.
Albert Vickers, white miner, shot in
right arm.
Cyrus S. Strickles, groceryman.
George GILES, farmer of Rosemund,
left arm shot off.
Clara Felix, servant at the Harrison
hotel, shot in back, considered serious.
Mrs. Henriette, wife of union miner,
right arm shot off.
Frank Handsworth, delivery boy, shot
in head, will die.
Henry Steppin, negro miner, shot
through body six times, likely to die.
How the Trouble Started.
The trouble resulting in the riot be-
gan Sunday night when 00deputy sher-
ifs were called out in the Flathem and
Penwell mining district to protect sew
eral families of negroes, who were en-
deavoring to load household effects, pre-
paratory to leaving for Iowa, and were
being prevented by negro guards armed
with rifles furnished by the Pana Coal
company, who claimed that the goods
the negroes were moving were company
property. The deputies guarded the
negroes while they loaded their goods
in wagons, conveyed to the railroad cars
and packed them for shipment. The
negroes, their wives and children, were
then marched to Union Miners hall
where they were fed and cared for
by wni.e UNION miners and given
protection by a guard of fifty
deputy sherifs, it being feared that
negroes who did not wish them to leave
Pana would interfere and attempt for
chilly to prevent their departure. Dur
ing the night while deputies were guard
ing the negroes in the Penwell district
they were fired upon by unknown per-
sons supposed to have been negroes and
private guards at the Penweu mine,
and fully 200 shots were exchanged.
The firing greatly terrorized the resi-
dents of that section of the city, who
appealed to Chief Deputy Cheney for
protection. Deputy Cheney thereupon
sent special detail of deputies armed
with Springfield rifles, who patrolled all
the streets and succeeded in restoring
quiet before daybreak. Several negroes
were arrested charged with melting
riot, and the fatal rioting began while
tIav wora on trial