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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-06-16

Mrs. L. e. McNairy's pupils in
music will give a musicale at
MIS-. MeNairy's residence tomorrow
afternoon at 3 O'Clock. Following
is the program:
6ssay on Assls'.. ..... Miss Carley
May Graham. Bertha Harding
Dance of the Sylph. ph....................... Rosr
Sydney Mann - ~
....Se0c ted
May HerrOn - ~
Sketch of Beethoven's Life, " Ressfo Mo-, -
Black Forest Clock. 1;r
=: ..-;, May Graham = =
ReSch
MISS Carley -Ss. a+:~@., -.
S.'':. ''';.:.'.'.
Bessie and sydney Mann '''''' = A'le1 n'1
ecitatten-Ay Wife........ ....... Sydney N ann
'''..', ,,.'''. hett0f0F
: = T. T-,E..t -? oeool0 Mann = [[#"?1 !;
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-06-16

Nels W. Hawkinson. the we'll known
salesman for Leslie & McAfee. Minne-
apolis, has filed on valuabl&
piece OF government land in Cavalief
County, N. D. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

No. 1924 Linden place northeast-Thos.
Gaffney ct al, trustees, to Geo. w. Poe,
lots 215, square 1904; 81 800.
Building and Loan Association, lots 40 and
so, block 2; $500.
Delaware avenue and G street northeast
Patrick ODea ct ux. to Patrick R. Carr
lot 11s, square 100: 5000.
Sixth and I streets northeast-Joseph
Phillips ct ux., to Evils Waldron, lot A.
square S5S; 80.
trustees, to Benjamin B. Hunt, lot Z, block
8; $3.50.
Nos 1919 and 1921 18th street southeast
r. NJ. ]. Atwell, trustee, to Mary B. Gun
nell, part original lot 1, square SS1; 81, 800
street southwest between Sd and AZ
streets-F ardinand E. Taylor to Howard r
Norton, part original lot II, square $50; $40
Stamps, S1.50)
Thirteenth street northeast between A and
B Streets. Raymond Thorn to James w.
French. lot 81 square 1912; $3.50.
Corcoran street between 14th and 18th
streets-Cecelia Howard ct vir. Henry to
William Senft, lot 43, square 20S; $40
Stamps $500
Garfield Heights-Hugh L. H. Weldon ct
ux. to George cambridge, lot 8, block 8;
So
First street northwest between and E
Scanlon, part lot 2, square go; SO Stamps,
$2.50)
Alley between and l. streets, 1st street
and New Jersey avenue ADMINISTRATION
Ashford ct al, trustees, to Anna NJ. New
ton, lots "A and 70, square $50; 81. 1876.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
CONDENSED LOCALS,

Mrs. Blanche Riley of Takoma fell over
the fender of car on the Columbia road
at 9th and X streets yesterday and received
a painful, though not serious, injury to her
right eye. She was given medical treatment
in Prentiss drug store.
George Montgomery, colored fifty-two
years old. while putting away coal near 10Th
and Madison streets yesterday afternoon
slipped and sprained his knee. He was re-
moved to the Emergency Hospital in the
patrol wagon. The injured man lives at
131 Pierce street.
Lizzie Ferguson, colored, today pleaded
guilty of the larceny of a number of house
hold articles and wearing apparel valued
at $40, from Mrs. Robert ]. Strong and
was sent to Jail for ninety days by Judge
Scott. The goods were recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
LIST OF EXPERTS.
Guardsmen Who Compete for Place
in Sen Girt Team.

Guardsmen Who Compete for Place
in Sen Girt Team.
The following list of officers and men of
the d. c. N. G., as directed by circular No
3, from headquarters District of Columbia
militia, have been certified as competitors
for places the brigade rifle team to rep
resent the guard in the rifle competitions
at Sea Grit N. j., in September next:
Captain George c. Shaw, inspector rifle
practice, I'd Regiment; Captain w. s.
Hodges, Company d, 18th Battalion; Corpo-
raj Joseph B. Murray, Company A, 4th
Battalion; Sergeant W. S. Davenport, Com
pany B, 4th Battalion; Private Horace NJ
Bell, Company B, 4th Battalion; Private
K. l.. Pile, Company b, 4th Battalion; Ser
geant c. E. Groom, Company B, 4th Bat
talon; Lieutenant c. l.. Lanham, staff 9TH
battalion; Lieutenant G. c. Dennison, staff,
9Th Battalion; Lieutenant A. B. Weir, Com
pany b, 9th Battalion; Lieutenant w. c..
Whip, Company c, 9Th Battalion; Private
c. l.. Book, Company c, 9Th Battalion;
Corporal F. Heidenreich. Company C, 9th
Battalion; Sergeant F. P. Smith, Company
Company D. 9th Battalion; Lieutenant w.
w. Cookson, inspector of rifle practice. 9Th
Battalion; Lieutenant F. w. Holt, staff,
9th Battalion; Hospital Steward H. B. Hol-
lifield staff, 9th Battalion; Private w. M.
Farrow. Company A. 9th Battalion; Pri-
vate A: Whitacre, Company A, 9Th Bat
TALON; Private C. A. Russell, Company A,
9th Battalion; Private E. ]. Williams, Com
pany A, 9Th Battalion, Private G. McC.
Taylor, Company A, 9Th Battalion; Lieu
tenant Alexander Summers, Company A,
9Th Battalion; Lieutenant F. E. Skinner,
Company c, 9Th Battalion; Private e. N.
Jackson. Company c, 9th Battalion; Cor
poral N. Williamson. Company c, 9th Bat
talon; Sergeant j.. M. Pickens. Company
c, 9th Battalion; Private John 8. Coombs,
Company c. 9Th Battalion; Private s. D.
Rotrammel. Company d. 9Th Battalion;
Lieutenant Sheridan Fercee, Company D,
9Th Battalion; Private VIM. E. Colladay,
Company D, 9Th Battalion; Private Joseph
Anderson. Company, A. ,1st Separate Bat
talon; Private Simms, Company A, LIST
Separate Battalion: Private R. A. Duncan,
Company B. LIST Separate Battalion; Lieu
tenant F. j. Cardezo, staff, LIST Separate
Battalion. 1t
The remaining days for voluntary prac-
tlce at the Ordway range are Friday and
Saturday, July Z and g. Trains leave the
9Th street depot at 1858. 2O1 and 4:30
o'clock pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Sensational CharUes

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July 6.-Sensational
charges against the former management of
the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf rail-
road we're made in the federal court here
Wednesday. Soon after the railroad went
into the hands of the receivers the Kansas
City Suburban Belt Railway Company filed
a claim for $4,000, claiming this amount
for the use of its terminals by the Kansas
Gulf
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Trust
Company also filed a claim for 81, 500 for
money claimed to have been advanced to
the Gulf road.
In answer filed yesterday Receivers For
dyce and Withers not only ask that pay
ment of these claims be refused but
them are only two of several that have
been feeding upon the Pittsburg and Gulf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
SHOWERS TONIGHT.
Threatening Weather Friday, With
Variable Winds.

Forecast till 8 pm. Friday:
For the District of Columbia, eastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia, showers tonight;
threatening Friday; variable winds.
Weather conditions and general forecast
Unsettled weather conditions with showers
have prevailed from the Mississippi valley
to the Atlantic coast.
The temperature has remained nearly
stationary over the whole country, except
slight fall in the lower lake region.
No marked changes or excessive temper
atures will be experienced for the next two
or three days in the Atlantic and gulf
states, the Ohio valley and lower lake re-
gion.
Brisk south to southwest winds will pre-
vail on the north Atlantic coast, and va
riable winds the middle and south At
lantic coasts.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Bisset lbs: Quebec,
146; Williston. lbs; Washington, LEA;
Moorhead. 1872; Parry sound LA; Black
Vile, S. c.. 1.SS.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm yesterday:
Thermometer: July 54 pm, 81; pm.
6S; II midnight, 20. July ca am, 30;
am, 72; u noon, 20; p.n 10 Maximum,
81. at pm, July 5; minimum, 6S, at am,
July 6.
Barometer: July 5-4 pm, 1890; s pm,
1898; u midnight, 1888. July Ga am,
29.91; s a. m, 1898; noon, 1898; = pm, 29.91.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
am: Great Falls, Temperature, 81; condi-
tion l. receiving reservoir, temperature
81; condition at north connection Sc; con-
diton at south connection, 3G; distributing
reservoir. temperature, 81; condition at in
fluent gate house, SO; effluent gate house
SO.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, 1850 m. and 80 pm;
high tide, 6:52 a. m. and 1:31 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide 1:39 am. and 2:15
pm; high tide, 1:4O am and SIT pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 4:3S am; sun sets, 7:31
pm.
Moon rises. 425 am. tomorrow. New
moon at 3:31 pm. tomorrow.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 4:3S al
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by S:36 pm: extin-
gushing begun a. $50 a. m. The lighting is
begun one hour before the time named.
Ac lamps lighted at S:21 pm. eXtinguish-
ed at 4:05 am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Movement to License BARRIERS

Steps were taken at the meeting last
evening Of the Master BARRIERS Associa-
ton to get a law passed by Congress re-
quiring BARRIERS in the District to be
licensed. The movement is antagonized by
those BARRIERS who are doing business at
half the charges of those in many Of the
shops, and efforts will be made to placate
the enemies of the proposed law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Conference of Bankruptcy Re

CHICAGO. July GA conference of ref
erees charged with the administration Of
the bankruptcy act of 1898 has been called
to meet in Chicago on July %.
The program of the convention will in
clude addresses and special papers pre-
pared by those experienced in bankruptcy
litigation; discussion of topics pertinent to
the law of bankruptcy, and the perfection
of a uniform method of procedure before
the referees in the several districts; also
recommendations to the committees in Con-
gress of such amendments to the law as
will promote its objects and simplify and
expedite its administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
PAID FOR BANK STOCK.
The Highest Price for This Class of
Local Securities.


The highest price ever paid for the stock
of local bank was given today for some
sixty shares of the stock of the Riggs Ma
tional Bank. The sale was not made on the
stock exchange, but privately, and $500 per
share was what was given for it. The stock
is not listed, for the reason as stated, that
there is none for sale. The transaction is
the first known in this stock, which is held
it is understood, by those who were inter
ested in the Riggs company, which was
merged into the national bank. Upon the
basis of the dividend paid the stocks yields
per cent on the price above given.
Plans are being considered for the new
banking building which will be erected
some time during the next two years, on
the property adjoining on the west the
present building, which is at the corner Of
10Th street and Pennsylvania avenue. The
new structure will be devoted exclusively
to the uses of the bank, will occupy the
entire lot. and will be one story in height.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Liberal Home Ruler Reelected,

LONDON, July Gan election for MEM
Der of parliament was held yesterday in
the Osgoldeross division of the West Riding
of Yorkshire. Sir John Austin, liberal
home ruler, who had resign ed his seat in
the house of commons, owing to differences
with the liberal association regarding local
veto. was reelected over Mr.. Roberts. in
dependent liberal, by plurality Of 2,925s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
ROYAL Headache Tablet.

are prepared after formula of Johns Hop
kins Hospital. They cure any headache in
ten minutes, and do not injure the heart
Indigestion, nervousness, seeplessness can
not exist with Royal Headache Tablets
Avoid powders of similar name; they are
an infringement-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
THE COT RTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cole
Bliss agt. Washington Herb Co; rule on
defendant returnable July & granted.
Rookwalter agt. Bookwalter: divorce a vim
mat. granted Stahl agt. Stahi: testimony
before j A Clarke, examiner ordered
taken. Harnsberger agt. Shallenberger:
commission ordered TO issue. James agt
Luckel: reference 10 auditor ordered
Jacobs agt- Jacobs: rule on defendant. re-
tCruable July II granted. Classic agt
Mcneil; pro cOnfesso against certain de
PENDANTS granted Hine agt. Hine: sale de-
creed with Tkos. f. Waggaman trustee, to
sell Wheatley age MacGreal $1,000 or
dered paid to 6. Utern ehe's executives
unless bill of revivor be filed
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice TIagner
Onutt agt- Capital Traction Co; on trial.
Probate Court-Chief Justice Bingham
Estate of Clelaud Lindsey: order for sale
Of Great Falls stock. Estate of Josephine
Eraitmayer; inventories filed. Estate of
Jas. 9 Brooke; do. Estate Of Louis Dorr;
Will fully proved. Estate of Henrietta c.
Ingersol!: receipt filed. Estate of Ezra W
leach petition for probate OF will filed.
The British steamer Moana sailed yester-
- w,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
HOT WEATHER MEALS AND
PERSONAL COMFORT.

Fruit Of some kind should be used at the break
fast during hot weather. Follow this with dish
Of four heaping teaspoonfuls Of Grape-Nuts, cold,
and treated with rich. cold cream This dish gives
the staying qualities necessary Add a slice or two
Of entire wheat bread with very little butter or
Grapefruit Butter. which is a different article
than Grape-Nuts. proper. Use no meat for the hot
weather breakfast. Let meat appear but once
day during this season Of the year.
little care in the selection of food will help
one through the heat Of the day in a way that will
not easily be forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

t.o.t4
Agreements TO purchase loans secured on real
estate heretofore negotiated and sold constituting
contingent liability, amounting to STAG, $4,000.
District of Columbia SIS:
l. Andrew Parker, treasurer OF the above named
company, do solemnly that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief ANDREW PARKER Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this 9th day
Of July, 1883. THOMAS BRADLEY.
tSealJ Notary Public.
Cprrpct-Attest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

Whatever may be wanted can be secured
In the quickest and cheapest way by using
the Want" columns of The Evening star.
Those wanting anything are sure to scan
than Closely evarX day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

District of Columbia.
L, Il. y. PARKER, President of the above nam7d
bank. do soemnly that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
E S. PARKER, President.
subscribed and sworn TO before this 6th day
of July, 1899. ALFRED r. BRIGGS
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
JOHN TAYLOR ARMS
]. y. WIMER
w. II. MOSES,
HENRY X. WILLARD,
JOHN B. LARNER.
1t nircc.ors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
VIII of Amelia Sherman.

Depew Swartout, Mary E. Dixon and JUDI
son Neber are the benefciaries mentioned
in the will of the late Amelia Sherman,
dated November 90 1892, and filed today for
probate. Abram p Pardon Is the executor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Stolen and Lost Property Recovered

StOIen ana Lost Properly HecOvered.
Last week the members Of the police de-
partment recovered nearly LOO worth of
stolen and lost property. This list included
seven bicycles. parts of bicycles. lamps, ar
ticles of jewelry, household goods and other
articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Interest in the Games.
Concert and Fireworks.

Tonight the society features of the tour
nament will begin. A concert will be given
at the club house, followed by an elaborate
display of fireworks.
The program today was as follows: John
Reid, jr., VS.. w. ]. Travis, Findlay S.
Douglass VS.. c. G. Hubbard, G. ]. Thorp
VS.. C. B. Mcdonald, H. NJ. Hartman VS..
H. p. Toler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
FINANCIAL.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON
CITY
AT washington In the District OF Columbia at the
close OF business. June 80 1899
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION


AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY
AT WASHINGTON, IN THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBlA. AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
JUNE 30. 1899
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Incorporate YOUR Business

THE CORPORATION TRUST co. OF DELAWARE
incorporated: Capital Si0O. oOOi
$3.50 Broadway. New York. and Dover Del
Organized for the purpose Of facil!: ating incor-
poration OF companies UTder the recent safe and
liberal Incorporation laws Of II, laware and Of aid
ing them TO comply, at minimum expense with
the Delaware law. Full infotu,at iun as 10 cost OF
incorpc rating any business the ACCESSIBILITY and ex-
pedie1cy OF Incorporating Under the Delaware law,
c. pies OF the law, blank forms, etc furnished In
lending interpretations corporations their coun-
sell upon application to the home office. or to the
company resident attorney Charles Cowles Tuck
er. Rooms l65-l6S. Washington Loan and Trust
Company building, Washington DC.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT, Hon. William r Watson, ex-Gov
OF DEL DIRECToRS-George Gray. ext. s Sem
ator; william L. Watson. eN-tioy. Of Del; W. NJ.
Ross, ex-Treas. OF Del; John .. Mccullough Pres
chicago and Erie R-R. Co; Silas Il. Butcher, Pres
ltaist; J. w. HInklev. Pres L s Casualty Co;
Charles A. Starbuck, Pres. \. Y. Air Brake Co; A.
a houseinan Of A. a. HOuseman * Co, Bankers;
Frank B. Robinson, Carbon Steel Co.
jel3-tu,th,s.tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06


Agreements to repurchase secured loans heretofore
negotiated and sold, amounting to 81 81 OS4 10
secured by first mortgage real estate said agree
ments constituting a contingent liability.
city OF washington. District of Columbia SIS:
j. w. WHELPLEY, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemny swear that the above
statement is true to the best of ny knowledge and
benef j. W. WHE4PIEY, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me his 5tb dav or
July, 1879 HOWARD S. RESIDE
c Notary Public, D. c.
c. ]. BELL.
A. I. BHITTON
CHAS c. DUNCANSON
HENRY F. BLOUNT
W. 5. THOMPSON
NJ. G.. EMERY
JOHN F.. HERRELI.
. WARD THORON,
1t Directors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

JOHN JOY EPSON,
JNO. A. SWOPE.
JOHN 3. LARNER
HORACE $. CUMMINGS
JAMES FRASER
HENRY K WILLARD,
II. ID. MlRICk,
a A. WILSON.
MARTIN A. KNAPP,
n. H. SHEA,
CHARLES Il. BAILEY
JOHN A HAMILTON
W. b. GURLEY,
It Directors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
Perpetual Building Assoc
citation

is paying per cent per annum for deposits inter-
est paid every three months s. to 81 ooo taken
Deposits made on before the 10th Of each month
bear interest from the LIST Of each month.
Owing to our liberal treatment Of borrowers We
have quite a I-rge demand for loans
C. {. DUNCANSON, President.
JOHN COOK Secretary SOC llth St iy3tf
For Information About Long-time Inyestments
Guaranteeing 6 Per Cent
See or address T. ID. HADDAWAY
1e26-lm 120S II ST. NV. L. q. Box 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

The British steamer MOana sailed yester-
day from Sidney, New South Wales for
San Francisco, with 100000 in gold on
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

THE WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY.
DIVIDEND NO. As.
The usual July div idend of thirty-hve cents
share TO stockholders Of this company Of record
July 3. 1899 has been declared payable at the
Office in Center market on and after MONDAY.
July 10 instant
FRANK G. WILKINS, Secretary.
Washington. d. G.. July 8. 1899. jy5-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

Forecast till pm. Friday:
For the District of Columbia, eastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland and Virginia, showers tonight;
threatening Friday; variable winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06
FINANCIAL
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

NATIONAL. METROPOLITAN BANK
AT WASHINGTON, ID. C, AT THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS. JUNE 80, 1899:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-06

the outbreak of the war with Spain. He
commanded body of about 1850 men that
went up the Rio Grande, Philippine ISL
ands. to the assistance of General Lawton.
and has been frequently commended for
his good service
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-07

prOceeueu WIN the prisoner the num-
bers of the mob were constantly
swelled by new arrivals and through
the downtown business streets TO the
court house they We're closely followed.
Hundreds of stones and other missiles
Were thrown. and revOlvers and rifles
We're freely displayed. The prisoner
was frequently struck, and he pre-
sented Il frightful appearance. the
blood streaming from wounds on his
face and head. At the court house was
a mob of over 2.000 men. headed by
james Lashbrook, the husband. The
demand for the prisoner was made
There was a brief struggle. in which
weapons were hastily drawn by the
officers. and then the sheriff and his as
sistants We're overcome 10y the mob
and the covering prisoner secured. Up
through the center portion of the town
the march was taken. The prisoner be-
ing held by the vanguard and ragged
along with the aid of ropes loosely at
tached to his body. He was the target
again of hundreds of missiles and sew
eral times he sank half unconscious TO
the ground while the crowd pressed
forward. striking at him with clubs.
sticks and whips until his head and
body were scarcely recognizable. More
dead than alive he was dragged along
and forced to his feet. Scores of WON.
en- Joined the men. High above the
noise the wretch could be heard plead
ing for his life. then the cry of the
prisoner was answered with an oath
and blow.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-07
SECOND ACT OF THE TRAGEDY.
No Real Effort OF the Authorities to Pre-
vent the Saysgery.


The story of the confession was
spread broadcast and lynching was
inevitable when the negro was taken
back to Maysville for trial. Stin the
authorities at Maysville did not act up
on that basis. There was no call upon
the governor for troops to protect the
prisoner. On Tuesday Sheriff Perrine
under orders of Judge Harbeson with
four assistants went to Covington ex-
pecting To return with Coleman on
Tuesday night. but after reaching Gov
ington the jailor at Maysville wired
him not to attempt TO bring the pris-
Oner into Maysville at night So the
negro was taken there yesterday in
daylight. When the negro was pre-
pared for his trip lie was in an agony
of terror. knowing a mob would kill
him.
He was guarded on arrival at Mays
Vile by several deputies and all the
police force. but they We're nothing in
the hands of the mob of 1000, which
had been preparing for two weeks. To
make long story short. as the officers
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-07
FIGHT FOR HAYwARD's PLACE.
Appointment Seems to lie Between q
Democrat and y POpulist.


Democrat and Populist-
Omaha. Neb., Dec. Ever since the
late Senator Hayward was taken sick
and il was known that the chances
were against his recovery there has
been considerable talk as to whom
Governor Poynter would appoint to the
vacancy. The only ones prominently
mentioned are ex-senator Allen and @.
NJ. Hitchcock. editor of the Omaha
World Herald.
The Democrats are urging the ap-
pointment of the latter on the ground
thar they have not received their pro-
portion of the officers under the fusion
deals of the past few years. They
also urge that the next legislature,
whi.Ia gnust permanently fill the vacan-
CIV V8l lave two senators to select,
the hayward successor and one 10 sue
ceed Thurston. whose term expires one
year from next March. The Populists
insist upon the naming of ex-senator
4 lien
Rock Island Argus., 1899-12-07
Education of the Blind.

Chicago. Dec. T. The American
Blind Peoples Higher Education and
General Improvement association is to
ask congress to provide for the ap-
pointment of a commission for the pur-
pose of affording facilities for the
higher education of the blind. 1t is
not proposed to invade the province
of the existing state schools for the
blind, but TO take up the work where
these schools leave off.