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The colored American., 1900-06-02

Continued on fifth eage.)
, 1900-06-01
AGED NIENTY YEARS.
Death of Mrs. Frederick w. Grant in
Connecticut.

The following is from the Hartford
Comm Times of May "a. The Mrs.
Grant mentioned is a distant relative
of Hon NJ. n. Grant of Laramie:
Mrs. Ann Ellsworth Stoughton
Grant. who died at the ancient Grant
homestead at East Windsor Hill, ear
ly this morning, was a descendant of
the famous Ellsworth family and widow
of Major Frederick w. Grant, who
died in 1886, at the age Of SO.
Major Grant was related to the fami-
ond cousin of General Grants grand
father. Major and Mrs. Grant were
married October 81, 1912. She was a
Miss Stoughton, born May %, 1910.
sister of the late Lemuel Stroughton
and aunt of Judge Stoughton Of East
| Hartford. They made their home in
the old Grant homestead, the rear part
of which was built by Samuel Grant
in 1897, and the front and larger por,
ton in 1851 by his grandson. Ebenezel
Grant. who took his design from the
residence of his business friend, John
Hancock of Boston. Five children
were born to Major and Mrs. Grant,
Only one survives. Mr.. Roswell Grant
who, after receiving his education, re-
manned at the old homestead to care
for his parents in their declining years.
Mrs. Grant also leaves several grand
children, including Miss Maud Grant,
Frederick w. and Roger Wolcott
Grant, children of Roswell Grant, and
Mrs. Anna Grant Hart Of New Britain,
daughter Of the late Mrs. Anna Grant
Newberry.
Mrs. Grant was wonderfully well
, 1900-06-01

London, June 1.-:0O a. nal
though the wal office has not received
a word about it, no N in London har-
bOrs the idea that the Boer capital is
not already in the hands of the Brit
ish, or about to be there. The posses
sion of johannesburg, at all events, as
Lord Roberts has t~elegraphed, is a
fact.
The present seat of the Boer govern
ment, according to a dispatch from
Lourenzo Marques, dated yesterday, is
Middleburg, but it will probably be
shifted further east.
London, June London was in a
very enthusiastic mood yesterday
morning over the reports that Preto-
ria had surrendered. Flags We're gen
orally raised and there We're general
congratulations all around. Then some
thing of a reaction set in, which in
creased as the day wore on, with no
official confirmation forthcoming.
1t was pointed out that the Mails
dispatch was even known at the race
course soon after the Derby was won,
owing to a telegram received by the
Prince of Wales. The clubmen argued
that if the dispatch was true, Lord
Roberts would long ago have confirm
ed it, but in place Of that he merely
sent word that the occupation of Jo-
hannesburg had been postponed TWEEN
four hours. What does it mean" was
the general question.
People began to draw in their flags,
somewhat neryiously, but the stock ex-
change took an optimistic view of the
situation, and Rands were SEN up a
point. The general feeling was that
if Pretoria had not been occupied it
would be very soon.
Then followed a persistent rumor
that President Kruger had been cap
tured near Pretoria. This, too, failed
to receive any official confirmation
People were inclined to doubt it and tC
ask how the Earl of Rosslyn could
have sent any such dispatch as telling
of the imminent surrender of Pretoria
and the flight Of President Kruger
They were inclined to believe it unlike,
ly. The report was regarded last nigh
as at least premature, but the Mail ha!
received another message from Doug
las Story, its Pretorian correspondent
which confirms in part that of the Ear
of Rosslyn.
He stated that the British prisoner
at Waterfall have been placed II
charge of the twenty-three British OF
ficers on parole, to prevent disorder
The French attache who was latel
with the Beers has arrived at Lourenz
) Marques and that no re
sistanos could be offered by Pretoria.
From other quarters come report
which show that numerous, thong
scattered Boer forces are still in tn
field. The Beers at Laing's mex appea
to have been reinforced and are holdin
= their position.
, 1900-06-01

preserved up to the later years Of her
life. Her mental faculties were bright
to the last and she maintained an ac-
tive interest in current affairs. With
in a few days of her death, she inquir-
ed as to the progress of the Boer wal
and other matters which had especial
ly interested her. She was a of
cultivated tastes, of genial, pleasant
and widely esteemed in the
community through all the years OF
her long life. She was deeply inter
ested in the Grant family reunions,
and at the time of the last gathering
many who attended called at the old
homestead to meet and chat with
"Grandma' Grant. She was a mem
Der of the Congregational church and
prominent in its affairs for many
years.
, 1900-06-01
BUXOM BRIDES.
Lovely Proselytes, Corn Fed Girls, for
Mormon Church.

A carload Of buxom damsels passed
through Laramie yesterday over the
Union Pacific to help people the desert
blazed by Joseph Smith and Brigham
Young. The maidens We're in charge
of a deacon and the d~eacon's wife.
They were proselytes journeying to-
ward marriage and the setting sun.
The maidens were among the fairest
the east could produce-pink cheeks,
ripping hair, eyes betokening the
healthy farm life the majority have
been leading. Some were dressed in
Bingham, others in serge. Some were
Is and others % years of age-but, out
side the deacon's wife, there were none
older than that. They were taken
from villages in the middle west, in
Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and other val.
ley states. The Mormon church has
sent out emissaries to preach the gos,
pei Of Maroney, and their success Is
testified to by the large number of con,
verts they are sending to Salt Lake
city, not only from this country, bu'
Europe. This is the first time thu
church has dispatched to Utah a car
load of brides. OF course, they arr
not told they must marry when they
reach the end of their journey; it il
understood they can make their owl
choice, but it is also told them there
are many young Mormons who have
rich holdings and who are good chanc,
es in the matrimonial game.
, 1900-06-01

The Cheyenne Leader says: "Su-
perintendent Harris was not discharg-
ed, but resigned of his own free will.
His interview with President Burt at
Green River was nothing if it was not
candid. The president spoke straight
from the shoulder and so did the su-
~perintendent, who became very indig-
nant at certain remarks from the high
official. The interview grew fierce and
personal encounter vas only prevent
ed by the Intervention of their friends.
1t is given out on good authority that
General Manager Dickinson is not at
all satisfied with everything, and in
fact may see fit to resign at an early
day"
, 1900-06-01

gineer Berry and Superintendent Har.
ris of the Wyoming division in the
presidents private car in Wyoming,
resulting in both Mr.. Berry and Mr..
Harris rendering their designations,
Mr.. Berry has made positive denial OF
the part relating to him.
1T is untrue, and | do not under
stand how the report could have orig
mated" said Mr.. Berry.
During IL entire week out on the
line, not an unkind word passed be-
tween Mr.. Burt, Mr.. Dickinson or my
self. | have not rendered my resigna-
ton, neither have | been asked for it.
OF course, Mr.. Harris has resigned, as
you already know"
, 1900-06-01

The Only Strawberries,
the famous Hood River.
Twenty-Five cases to ar
rive tomorrow. We will
have a large shipment
each day as long as they
last. At The Laramie
Grocery Co.
, 1900-06-01

You will find that
Webber's Market is
right in line for Choice
Meats, Fresh Fruits
and Vegetables. If
you cannot call, tele-
phone liza.
, 1900-06-01
", H.. fRhzEE,
Proprietor.
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION.

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION.
Insurance Commissioners Office,
State of Wyoming.
Cheyenne, Wyo. May 5, 1900.
1t is hereby certified hat the Wash
ington Life Insurance company of New
York. in the state of New York. has
complied with the insurance laws of
this state ard is authorized to trans
act the business of life insurance in
this state for the current year.
Witness my hand and seal of office
the day and veal first above written.
(Seal.) Leroy GRANT,
Auditor and Ex-Omcio Insurance Com
missioner.
, 1900-06-01

All Of the grading has been finished
for the double tracking on the Ne
braska division of the Union Pacific
for this year, and ties are now being
distributed preparatory to starting the
steel gangs to work. These double
tracks are to lie for the present but
passing tracks," but with gaps filled
in from year to year, will eventually
become part of the double track which
the Union Pacific is destined to enjoy
in five years, President Burt asserts.
In Nebraska, the double track is be-
ing built from Grand Island to Chap
man, eleven miles; Columbus to Ben
ton, seven miles; Kearney to Buda on
the east and Stevenson ON the west,
five miles in either direction.
, 1900-06-01

Observation-Disclosures reliable agent
with or without experience, to repre-.
sent The Washington Life Insurance
company Of New York. Liberal con
tract and steady employment to right
party. Address Walton r. Willis.
General Manager. 3OS and 300 Opera
House Building. Denver, Colo.
, 1900-06-01

FOR SALE-All Of the Mrs. J.. W.
Harris property, consisting of houses
and lots, will be sold together or sing
ly. Enquire Of Mrs. Ulen. 254t6
, 1900-06-01

Relative to the special kilograms
stating that there had been ar alterca-
ton between President Burt, Chief En-
, 1900-06-01

FOR SALE-Fine upright folding
bed, large mirror front, at a bargain,
at 709 Grand avenue
, 1900-06-01
PIANO TUNING.

l.. Aldrin is now in town to remain
for a couple of weeks. Leave your or
ders. Ct
, 1900-06-01
RUMORS ARE RIFE.
THE PROMOTIONS UP THE LINE
ARE SLATED ON THE
UNION PACIFIC.

Consolidation of Union Pacific and
Other Roads Said to Have Been
Completed-Conficting Reports as
to Official Alteration at Green
River-Double Track in Ne
braska.
, 1900-06-01

WANTED.-Apprentices and sewing
girls. Call Monday and Tuesday over
store formerly occupied by the Temple
, 1900-06-01

FOR SALE OR RENT-Good stock
ranch also house with four lots. En-
qCire of Mrs. Ulen.
, 1900-06-01
NOTICE.

Special meeting of Wyoming V0lun-
teers at No. ? hose house Sunday after
noon at 2:3O. ct
, 1900-06-01

Full line of Schilling''s
Extracts at the Laramie
Grocery Co.
, 1900-06-01
HAVE NO PROOF
LONDON PEOPLE NOT so SURE
THAT PRETORIA HAS
FALLEN.

In Consequence Their Rejoicing Over
the Reported Event Was Brought
to a Sudden Stop-Many Large
Parties of Beers Still in the
Field.
, 1900-06-01

The Cheyenne Leader is reliably in
formed that arrangements have been
completed for the consolidation of the
Chicago and Northwestern, Union Pa
cific, Oregon Short Line and the Cen
trail Pacific. This is chiefly the work
of Mr.. Hartman, who has also been
the prime mover in making the pro-
posed improvements on the Union Pa
cifc. He not only has plenty of mon
ey but also has a superabundance of
energy.
, 1900-06-01

AS a result of the promotion of W.
L. Park to become superintendent of
the Wyoming division to succeed Z. c.
Harris, resigned, three more promo
tons up the line Immediately follow.
C. B. Keyes, acting assistant SUPER
intendent at Omaha, becomes assist
ant superintendent at North Platte;
Charles Ware, chief dispatcher at
Omaha, becomes assistant %superin-
tendent at Omaha, ard w. L. Croxton,
dispatcher at Omaha, becomes chief
dispatcher. AL new appointments be-
came effective today.
Mr.. Reyes has been with the Union
Pacific all of his life, and has been for
the past three years chief dispatcher,
up to a few months ago, when he was
made acting assistant superintendent.
Mr.. Ware has been for ten years with
the Union Pacific, most of the time a
dispatcher. till made chief dispatcher
three months ago. Mr.. CroXton has
been six years with the Union Pa
cific as dispatcher; prior to that, he
was with the Northwestern five years
at Boone, Ia, and before that was with
the Santa Fe five years in New Mexico.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
lfathS.

cLARK-on November GOTH 1909 Rebecca Clark.
Buried from the residence OF her brother, Z. L.
Clark, Delaware City, Friday, November 2Sd. at
Ii o'clock, Friends are invited. Interment strictly
private. ..s.-..
DAVIs--In this city, on November goth, 1900,
Eliza Ann, wife of the late William B, Davis, in
her 10th year. ,.,..-.. ,,..
to attend the funeral services at the residence OF
her son. william B. Davis No. Sef Lombard
street. on Friday afternoon November I'D, at
o'clock Interment at Riverriew cemetery.
JoNES-At Atlanta, Ca, George p. Jones, aged 30
years
NcCoNNELI--on November 18th, 1900 Mary A.,
wife Of William Mcconnell aged q years.
MINKER-ln this city. on November luth, 1900,
Mary Miuker, aged Is years ...
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited TO
attend the funeral from the residence OF her nus
band, John W Minker. No 1905 spruce street, on
Thursday afternoon, November pa. At o'clock.
Services In EpwGrth NJ T. Church Al 2.io, Inter
ment at Riyerview cemetery
osGooD-on Friday November 10th, 1900. eliza.
beth NJ osgood, relict of George w. Osgood and
daughter Of the late John W. and Mary Layer.
PARSoNs-In this city, on Noveniqcr 10th, 1860,
Ef!ie F. Parsons. aged year and months.
QUISN-In this city on November 10th, 1900,
Sophia j., wife Of William H. Quinn IN her 6lst
year.
SAVnLE-At Talleyville, Del on November
18th, iHDo. loht Snvll!e, aged 81 years, months
SHARPE, In this city, on November 18TH, 1900,
sarah J. sharpe, aged Y yen-s.
sHl FIDS-ln this city on November 18th, 1900,
Catherine, widow Of CHARLES shields
81 - RT-ln this city, on November 1Stll,
i9lu ne e. youngest daughter oi hamilton +,
gId jennie stewart, aged IL months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
SECTIONS OCCUPIED BY NEGROES
ALMOST ENTIRELY SWEPT AWAY

Columbia, TENN, Nop. 2l.--A tornado,
moving in a westerly add northwssteriy
direction, struck this place at $50
o'clock last night ana left havoc in
its path. The northern and western
sections Of the city, which are popu-
lated principally BY Ee9roes, vera
almost entiSsiy swept away Fifteen
persons are known to have Been killed,
and it Is feared that thiR plumber will
be largely increased by ls4ef reports.
The dead bret Misses Gfotehce and
Evelyn Farrell, Capt a. f.. Aydolette.
his wife and one son eanother con and
daughter are missing), Miss Kate For
sythe, James Cherry and elk negroes,
names unknown.
The tornado lasted about FIVE minutes
and its path extended about 1000 feet
wide, which Is marked BY devastation.
Many houses, including large mum.
Der OF negro cabins, were blown down.
and many others were unroofed and
otherwise damaged. The fencing sur
rounding the United Stairs Arsenal
was blown away, but the building
remains intact.
A freight train on the Nashville,
Florence & Sheffield railroad was lifted
from the track, but as far as reported
no one was injured. .'''-+'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
BOLD BURGLARY IN BAL TlM0RE.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 2o-Tbree men
entered the jewelry store Of John J.
Hubbard, No. 10 North street, this
city, this morning, assaulted the pro-
prietor, left him fer dead, and literally
Quilted the place Of its contents.
The assault occurred within block
of police headquarters, 10 bne Of the
most freq uented parts Of the city, and
within a stones throw uf the City
Hall, shortly after 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Hubbard says the men came in
and asked to be shown some diamonds.
As he turned TO get them, he received
blow on the head, and fell senseless.
An hour later, be was discovered bound
and gagged, and lying in coal bin at
the rear of the little shop. A further
examination shovel that every article
OF value had been removed from the
shelves and show cases. 1t is thought
that Mr.. Hubbard will die.
No estimate of the loss can be made,
on account Of his condition, but his
stock wns not very extensive one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
THE WAR REVENUE TAX.

Washington, Nov. 20.-The Republic
oar members of the ways and means
committee met today, to consider a
measure for the reduction Of the war
revenue tnx.
Tho most important action taken was
q decision not to remove the tax of 10
cents q pound en- tea.
The committee will not take up or
disturb the tariff on imports, as the
members CLAIM it would open up the
whole subject of tariff revision.
The COMMITTEES will not grant any
hearings while framing the bill, as full
hearings were given during the last
session Of Congress; and since then,
briefs and statements Of various IN
terests have been received. Parties who
are Interested, however, can file briefs
or statements with the committee.
No decision was reached Us to the
amount OF the reduction, and Secretary
Gage and Commissioner of Internal
Revenue Wilson will be heard on the
subject. The Secretary appears before
the committee this afternoon.
The session OF the committee was de-
voted mainly to general discussion,
and no agreement has BEEN reached
upon any of the schedules.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
ANOTHER DISASTER
IN THE SOUTHWEST
Mississippi and Tennessee
Swept by a Tornado.
NINETEEN PEOPLE
REPORTED KILLED
Property Loss Is Expected to
be Heavy.
The Storm Has Completely interrupted
felegraphio and Telephone Communi-
cation, and at the Present Time Only
Meagre Details Are Obtainable.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Memphis Tenn, Nov. sI.-A tornado
bounding through a narrow stistch of
territory, extending from a poin. three
miles north of Lula, Miss, to La
Grange. Tenn, caused a heavy less of
life and property yesterday afternoon.
The storm 80 completely interrupted
Geographic and telephonic communica-
tim that neither the origin nor the
ending of IL can he determined. nor
can the extent OF the disastor he
learned From the mesgre 0eta 10 OBJ
tainable, covering only three points, 1t
appears that 10 lives were lost. IL 10
believed TT at in the storms path ia
the towns not heard from, many isrm-
houses and interior communities of
more or less considerable population
wore struck, and these, beiLg cut of
from the outside. were unable to give
notice OF their distress. Accompanying
the tornado, WIS terrific rainstorm.
Thirteen persons are reported killed
between Love Station and Gold Water.
The tornado made its appearance at
about $50 o'cloek, and swept every
thing 10 its Path. Trees were uprooted,
and fences and buildings we're levelea
to the ground.
AT Cold Water, several housss we're
desu oy ed, and child was seriously in
iured. A negro child was killed three
miles north Of the town. The tornado
passed from southwest to northeast,
and struck Batesvile about O'Clock.
Several houses were demolished, aud
seven persona injured. A church was
unroofed. ..s.,-
The tornado struck the town Of La
Grange, 40 miles east Of Memnhis, on
the Southern railway, In Fayette
county, at 4.30 O'Clock. As resulS,
not church is left standing, except
the Episcopal. The streets are Uttered
with the debris Of destrn, ed buildings.
merchandise and telegraph and tele-
phone wires and poles. Up to the time
the correspondent left LAGRANGE to
carry his report to Memphis, three dead
bodies had been recovered from the
debris, and six injured persons hal
been attended. The dead were a white
man named Walter /. Moody and two
negro women.
A delugs Of rain was falling when
the tornado came. but ats advance was
foretold by roaring, rushing sound,
followed by quick heavy reports, which
gave the inhabitants warning, and they
Pushed out from the falling buildings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
OBITUARY,

Catherine +. Johnston, aged 81 years,
who died last Friday at No. 4O3 East
Eleventh street, was buried tuesday.
The body Of Oliver Hazard, aged 33
years, who died on Monday at No. 1927
Wollaston street, was taken to Milford
yesterday for burial.
Robert w. Applegate, aged 2G years,
who died on Sunday, at his residence.
Thirty first and Jefferson streets, was
buried yesterday at Mt. Salem cemetery.
Philip p, the months-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham l.. Tyre OF near
Shellpot, died Tuesday and was buried
yesterday at Mt. Salem cemetery.
Marion, the 5-years old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin l.. Broad of No.
8a5 Clayton street, died Tuesday aud
the body was taken to Penn AIguyl,
Pa, yesterday for burial.
The death of Eliza Ann Davis.
widow Of William B. DaSis, occurred
Tuesday at the home of her son, Will
liam b. Davis, No. SIT Lombard street.
Intermeut will be made on Friday az
ternoon at Riverview cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
ROAD COMMISSIONERS BOND.
All But Three Appeared Before Judg'
Spruance Yesterday.

All But Three Appeared Before Judge
Spruance Yesterday.
Judge Spruance yesterday received the
bonds of the road commissioners re-
Gently elected. Each gave $500 bond.
Those who bonded at this morning Is
sitting were:
Brandy wine hundred, First district,
Jeremiah b. Harvey, bondsman. james
Leach Third district, james Francis
Petitdemange, Abondsman, Joseph b.
Talley. o....
Christiana b Indred, William j. Brown,
bondsman, Everett B. Hollingsworth.
Mill Creek, Joseph Higgins, bonds
man, John A. Cranston.
White Clay Creek, Daniel Thompson,
bondsman, Joel Thompson.
Pencader, Joseph 4. Laws, bonds
man, John Thomas Wright; William
O'Rourko, bondsman, Edw. O'Rourke.
New Castle, James W. Denningl
bondsman, Samuel M. Porter.
st. Georges, Thomas e. Clayton,
bondsman, Andrew S. Elinson.
Appoquinimink, Purnel s. Daniels,
bondsman, William j. Daniels; Walter
s. Money, bondsman, Daniel W. Corbit
Blackbird, William H. Armstrong,
bondsman, Samuel Armstrong.
These failed to appear: James II.
Pryor, Jr., Qf Blackbird, Charles A.
George of Blackbird. and James II.
Batten, Red Lion. They will have to
bond later. s-''..'''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
,DELAGOA BAY RAILROAD AWARD PAID.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
London, Eng, Nov. q. The Delagoa
Bay railroad award was paid today.
The Americans received their share
through the Seligmans.
The Delagoa bay railroad award of
SO, 062, 800. with interest at s per oeut
from June 25th, 1889, Ia the result of
the seizure Of the Delaeoa Bay railroad
by Portugal. The facts in the case
have been told many times during tbs
last few years. Besides the principal
of the award and interest, totallIng
about s5, 600, 600, Portugal paid on ae-
count sl4O, 600 in 1890 The A mericans
interested are the heirs of Col. Mo-
Murdo. who, with number Of English
capitalists, built the road, and ran 1t
until seized by the Portuguese officials.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-22
IGNORED BY THE GRAND JURY.

Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 90 The
United States grand jury, sitting in
this city today, ignored the bills Of in:
diotment against Isaac A. Sweigard
former superintendent OF the Philadel-
phia g. Reading Railway Co. who was
charged by the Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen with having discharged
employees of tho Reading company be-
cause they were members of the brother.
hood.
Tho indictments charged Mr.. Swell
gard With Eaving violated an act of
Congress OF June lat, 1898, IN act cun.
corning rersons engaged in inter State
commerce.
The charges were made by the presi-
dent of the FrH,herhoot, .'alentine Fitz-
patriok, whose headquarters are at
Cleveland.