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The colored American., 1900-09-01

National Afro'American Council met
here to-day with an attendance of 4OO
OF the representative colored men OF
the United States. Bishop Walters.
president OF the organization, was in
the chair. and after addresses OF wei.
come by Governor Mount and Mayor
Taggart, he made his address. which
was the feature Of the day, He said
that the cOlored race was passing
through the most critical period in its
history: that great wisdom was needed
to guide its destlnies, aud that the race
must stand for Its natural and constitu.
tionsl rights, not in combative, re-
vengeful spirit, but in manly, coura
geous way.
He pleaded for full recognition of
the privileges accorded to every white
citizen of the United States, denounced
the recent disfrancnlsement amend.
ments in North Carolina, and accused
the Federal government Of neglect In
not projecting the franchise rights of
the Negro. He admitted that prejudice
was on the increase, but urged that 1t
is best to cease resistance, and do by
education, industry, and character
what cannot otherwise be peaceably
accomplished. He urged the race to
act Independently in politics, and de-
clared that politicians must cease to
make the Negro pawn Ia the politica
game.
Bishop Walters, at the conclusion OF
his address, said that in the making
up of the committee which Is to frame
the address to be issued to the country
he should instruct the secretary in in
stances where Democratic organizations
were represented by delegates from the
same localities, where Republican clubs
were similarly represented In the place
the name of a Democrat and a Repub
lican in the committee.
This brought James Lewis, OF New
Orleans, to his feet. ga Negro Demo
crat," he exclaimed. Are there any
Negro Democrats here? [ should like
to see one"
Then Delegate J. Milton Turner
President Grants Minister to Liberia
aud who for many years has been al
ardent Democrat, arose and said:
Il have come here to participate IL
the deliberations of this convention
lmbued with the idea that Its purpose
was not a political one, and that nc
man would appear as a Democrat OF
Republican, SO far as his carrying Out
his obligations to shis convention may
be concerned. am here as q repre-
sentative OF my race, that, snd that
alone, and wish right here to fnveigt
against any attempt by any man who
enters this convention hall as a dele
gate to toist political questions or polit
! ical disCussons upon Cs."
The National Afro American Press
Association elected the following Offic
ers to day: Presidents, Cyrus Fields Ad.
ams, editor of the Chicago Appeal;
Vice President, George L. Knox, OF the
Freeman, Indianapolis; treasurer, ".
| II. Stewart, OF Louisville, KY; secre'
TART, Alexander Manly, editor Of the
Washington Daily Record.
The colored American., 1900-09-01

Hofman's Orchestra and other attrac-
tions. Park opened at 6 o'clock a. m.
First car to the Park at 5 o'clock
a, m. Ample arrangements made
with railroad authorities to return
our guests promptly 30 the city.
The colored American., 1900-09-01

An energetic coiorsd woman who un-
derstands canvassing Can secure per-
manent employment With good pay by
addressing "Benevolence" care 459 o
St n. W.
The colored American., 1900-09-01

Ba- Take the Yellow Car travelling
West marked "Glen Echo" and stop
at the District line.
The colored American., 1900-09-01
ST. fms Hcadeny
80 9Th Street Southeast.

Under the direction of the Oblate Sis
ters OF Providence For young ladies'
and children of color. For prospectus
address br. NJ. Cecilia Xavier, o. Z.
Superior. Re-opeps Sept. l0th.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

Receipts in excess Of disburse-
mentS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l,fiS VI
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

BURIAL OF DECEASED SOLDIERS.
Paid burial expenses OF deceased
bly, b approved S 1ei May y' u, 1856 .... LOIS %
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
Paid assessors in townships and
boroushs for making returns
of births and deaths as pro-
vided by law .................... IL 70
EASTERN PENITENTIARY.
Paid board and clothing of con-
NlCtS ......................... o,too ov
ENUMERATION OF SCHOOL chill
/ DREN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
COUNTY STATEMENT.
COUNTY AUDITORS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Paid c. Il. Pryor, sher-
IFS fees ............... 1850 40
John II. Jones, district
attorneys fees ...... 1310l 90
tary's fees .............. Lilo IS
Thomas p Daniels,
fees ..................... w e.5e3 73
Frederick Warnke, re-
corder Of deeds fees 200 30
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
COUNTY STATEMENT.
ANNUAL
STATEMENT
OF THE
COMMISSIONERS
OF
LACKAWANNA COUNTY
1890.

Statement Showing Receipts,
Disbursements, Condition of the
Finances and Accounts Of State and
County Taxes for the Fiscal Year
Ending December 81, 1899:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
RECEIPTS.

RECEIPTS.
Amount received by County
Treasurer M. ]. Kelly. from
county and bridge tax dupli-
Gates and other sources of rev.
enue as shown by the state
ment of said county treasurer. 5.547 60
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
COUNTY srArxMEMr.

COUNTY SrArfMfNr.
City institute. scrantonx 200 %
State tax on county In
debtedness .............. 1,S0 %
Taxes refunded George
Decker, collector on du.
plicate for the year 1894 50 70
Commission charged by
county treasurer ...... 1881 0S
1855 10
Total amount dsbursed from
county and gridge funds for
the year 1879 .$2S4, l2S %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
COUNTY STATEMENT.
Total amount Of disbursements
by the county commissioners
on their warrants from Nos.
! to 5,645. inclusive ............. .$2l0, ,263 Z

In addition to the foregoing the follow
Ing disbursements were made by the
county treasurer from the general county
fund, to wit:
County bonds redeemed. $4,000 %
Interest on county bonds $3.50 %
County Institute ......... 30 90
City. institute, Carbon
0alc .................... 16b IS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
observation-disclosures

DISBURSEMENTS.
Amount of disbursements from
county and bridge funds as
shown by the following state
ment OF the county commits
sioners on county warrants
Nos to 5645, inclusive. and
disbursements made by the
county treasurer as shown by
urer ,,,,,,,,,,...,.......... 2S4. .12S 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
Paid blank books. blank forms,
pens, pencils and other supplies 2.S96 %
PREMIUMS.
Paid bounty on wild cats, foxes,
etc, including fees of justices. 491 Is
POSTAGE.
Paid postage stamps and postal
PUBLIC BUILDING EXPENSE.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

can party. Judge Dewitt, who af-
forwards took the stand, assured
Mr.. Goddard that he was among the
10000 who had voted for him in 1896.
One thing strongly impressed every
delegate and that was the marked
change In sentiment that had taken
place since 1886. Those who would
have assisted IN removing William
Mckinley's picture from the hall then
were now among the most demon
strative whenever his name was men
toned. In Butte and Helena bo.h
the party IL united and everyone pre-
dieting a glorious victory for the
state and national tickets this fall.
The action OF the convention In
turning down those Republicans who
had betrayed a sacred trust, will
meet with the general approval, not
in the party alone, but from every
citizen who has any regard for polit-
zeal or personal integrity. About
the only opposition tn the reprimand
administered To the recrrant Iicpub-
Leans came from Lewis and
Clark county, where n few strikers,
who were probably in Clark's en-
ploy, could not bctrny their master.
The Republicans OF Montana will
make no compromise with crime.
The convention did the handsome
thing in honoring Tyler WOrden by
mnkinghim n delegate 10 the nation
nj convention and i'm choosing Lind
scy. Mickey and Hedges ~ alternatos,
While none of the alternatcs are re-
quired to attend the convention I'M
lrss sickness or death ri n delegate
makes 1t necessary it is, nevertheless,
nm horror to be priced, coming in the
unanimous manner il did.
Altogether the work uf the cOnven-
ton should receive the hearty en-
durscmcnt Of every Republican. The
enthusiasm and spirit manifested AT
Butte will be greatly augmented al
the fail meeting, which bids fair To be
the largest political convention even
held In the state. The fires areagain
ahluzc on the affairs OF Republican
ism and il every member Of the party
in this state will constitute himself a
worker for the cause, n great victory
will have been achieved when tn,
polls close ON election day next No.
vember.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

economy IL necessary for it's success
full operation. There IL n mixed train
making the round tripfrOm Lombard
To Martinsdale each day, and as
stops are frequent and sometimes
long, IL takes about five hours 10
make the seventy miles. Yet, the
traveller IL more than compensated
10y the grandeur Of the scenery ON
either side Of the road ms the train
passes through the canyons Of Six
teen mile creek. Grand walls, some
times bare and then covered with
trees and moss, reach toward the
sky for a distance of "A thousand
feet or more. The sharp curves make
the train resemble a huge serpent
winding it's way down the mountain
gorge. When the traveller tires Of
gazing upward his eye finds relief In
n beautiful mountain stream the
waters OF which go tumbllng over
the rocks ON their way to the ocean.
For miles its banks and bottom are
formed of solid rock, M soil being
visible. The whole scene makes one
never to be forgotten.
In the construction Of this road
almost insurmountnble obstacles
have been encountered but il Is the
purpose of the management to put
the roadbca in as good shape as any
other in the state and make other
improvements as rapidly AZ possible.
This line is after the business Of the
great judith country and to get it
every effort will be made To remove
all causes Of complaint on thepart of
shippers. When the road reaches
Mcrino ample warehouse accnmmo-
drtions will hcprnvidcd and Manager
Iuntoul assured us that freight
would he laid down there In from
five to six days from st. Paul.
At present the wagon haul from
M~artinsdale has no special advan-
tagc over other railroad points,
There are IA number of bad places
Ulkali ilats-that could readily he
improved. but as M~artinsdalc Is soon
to be abandoned AS IA shipping point
the road will not he given much at.
tention. The shipping point for this
section will he transferred to MerinO
in a few weeks. Even without an
eastern outlet we believe this road
will prove an advantage to this sec.
ton very soon, and there is very lit.
tie double but in another year the
road will be extended to make con
ncction with the main line OF the n
T., though just Mt what point re
mains to be determined.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
DLM-OtN BULBS.

1t now looks as II Dewey will have
to be c~ontented with the privilege Of
having his portrait hung up in the
Kansas City Convention Hall Times
Herald.
Mr.. Pettigrew has again demon
strated that ii IL not safe to leave
him ungarrisOned.-Dctroit Free
Press.
Bryan in 1896 wns ncarerthe presi-
dcncy than he will ever be again.
The old rumshackle. rotten Democ-
racy is now fast on its way to the
political %buneyard, and il will have
no help from the POpulists this year"
-Ignatius Donnelly. Cincinnati Pop
ulist convention, May 10, 1900.
When the Democracy had some
thing substantial to give. 1t sat
down on poor old Major Maginnis
with great enthusiasm. Now IL Of
fers him a platter vi wind pudding
Inter Mountain.
Clark, Of Montana, has Just resign
ed the senatorial seat that wasn't
his.-Times Herald.
Mr.. Bryan's voice IL being given
the rest cure.-Minneapolis Journal,
What worries tho Dpmorrntic lead.
ers most IL the country's prosperity,
They can't ignore it and they can't
discredit IT,. Perhaps they may dis
cover that ii IL unconstitutional
kansas City Journal.
The Cincinnati convention had a
delegate who had to strap his wills
kers to his manly vest. No wonder
the Ohio BARRIERS were pessimistiC
that week.-Minneapolis Journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
THE BuTTE CONVENTION.

The Republican convention held in
Butte last week was one OF the larg-
est. most enthusiastic and harmoni-
Gus ever held In the state. Such an
attendance was not anticipated at
this eason OF the year when so many
Republicans were busy with their
spring work. Some Of the delegn-
tions had full representation while n
majority were present in many
others. Fergus county was there
thirteen strong out oi twenty-five.
The convention hall was appropri-
ately decorated with the national
col0rs and upon the walls hung the
pictures OF Lincoln, Grant and Me
Kinley. The speeches made were full
OF patriotic fervor and were applaud.
ed to the echo. Colonel Sanders was
at his best and his brilliant sallies in
showing up the shortcomings OF the
Democratic party, brought forth
rounds OF applause. 1t IL a matter
OF regret that there was moi enough
enterprise on the part Of the press to
get his remarks in full.
Harmony prevailed to such m ex.
tent that nearly every nomination
was made by reclamation. The only
semblance Of a contest was in the sc
lection OF a national committeeman
and in this the utmost good feeling
prevailed. Before the vote was an
nounced, Hon. o. +. Goddard aros,
and In a speech characteristic OF tn,
man named, moved that the order o
business be suspended and Judge De
Witt he nominated by reclamation
which was done. In his brief re
marks Mr.. Goddard won the ar
plause OF the convention In his e'
p~ressions OF good will toward his OF
ponent and his fealty to the ReDubl
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
Editorial Comment
ON THE
Pioneer Limited

Nothing richer has ever been produced
by any railroad.'-St Paul Pioneer Press.
'It's a world beater."-St. Paul Globe.
1.-THE best thing the railroad world can
produce" -St. Paul Dispatch.
"Prominent and discriminating people
marvel at the creation OF elegance and
comfort wrought by modern car builders"
Minneapolis Tribune.
1.-THE PIONEER LIMITED stands today per-
feet in construction, gorgeous in finish and
the acme OF luxury and comfort Minne-
apolis Journal.
'Tbe closest inspection bewilders and
takes the breath away, fort the magnificence
and beauty OF it all is simply tremendous."
Minneapolis Times.
The PIONEER LIMITED leaves Minneapolis
at 7:30 and st. Paul at $40 every evening
in the year for Mils and Chicago, via
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway.
(No extra charge on this train.)
For tickets, berths or Information, ap.
ply to any ticket Office, or address
J.. T. CONLEY,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agt.,
st. Paul, MINI.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
THE MONTANA lR0W.
The Line to Reach Merino BY the Tenth
OF Next Month.--Ihe finest Scenery
in the West.

A ride over this new line at this
season Of the year will prove most
interesting and enjoyable despite the
fact that the road IL new, the curves
sharp and the grade heavy through
the mountains. without doubt the
drive from Lewistown To Martins
dale IL one OF the finest for the dis
lance in the state, but at this season
of the year. when showers are fire.
quent, the roads become heavy in
places and the distance seems great
before the present railroad terminus
Is reached. Happily, however, the
situation will soon be changed as it
IL expected the railroad will reach
Merino by the 10th OF next month,
when the road will be within - miles
OF Lewistown-a short days drive.
The new site Of M%artinsdale Is on
n high bench about two miles above
the old location. Quite u number Of
new buildings have been erected,
including stores, livery stables, hotels,
freight houses, dwellings, saloons,
etc. The little burg has n lively mp.
pearance and those engaged in bust
ness are not complaining W. W,
Coates and l.. X. Fitzgerald have
moved up to the new town. the
former IL conducting n livery stable
while the latter IL dealing in liquid
refreshments.
II the traveller over the Montana
anticipates finding elegantly uphol-
stored cars, equipped with all modern
facilities for "A and comfort he will
be doomed To disappointment. The
road Is new and Is only n branch
reaching out for business, hence
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

The Helena lndependent-Clark or
gan-attempted to make capital out
OF the fact that in the Lewis and
Clarke county Republican convention
a resolution denouncing the Republi.
cans who voted for Clark was de-
feated. The resolution received 3G
votes, within two oi IL majority,
which was quite remarkable In aeon.
vention held In o county AZ rotten M
Lewis and Clarke. Amid surround.
ings where legislatures and grand
juriss are bought and sold IL il a
urc OF congratulatlon that 36hon'
est men may be found.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

In his address to the senate last
week announcing his resignation Sen
atOr Clark devoted several pages to
u defense OF the Republican members
who voted for him, ind especially Ia
Senator Hobson. He even went so
far az to cite Coder. hnnear and 9th.
ers, claiming that Republicans had
previously voted for Democrats from
the same high moral motives II
Mr.. Clark's words will help the rene
gades any, no onc should ~begrudgt
them the comfort. They need sym.
patty. Montana Republicans record,
ed their opinion Of them Mt ButteIast
week.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

Jerry Simpson, in n speech at the
Sioux Falls Populist convention. de-
clared that Bryan was n Populist
and he was n candidate Of the Pops.
In nominating him the convention
had not taken a Democrat, but n
Pop. and that il was only right that
the Democrats should have a chance
to nominate heyice-prcsident ii they
accepted "A Pop candidate iorthe first
place" How do the old-line Demo-
Gratis like that? But still every word
is doubtless true. Democrats arcfol-
lowing n Populist banner this year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
GOV. BtCkHAM WINS.
Federal Supreme Court Decides il Has No
Jurisdiction in Kentucky Case.

Washington, May 2l.-The United
States supreme court today decided
the Kentucky governorship case in
favor Of Gov. Beckham, dismissing
the writ Of error from the Kentucky
court OF appeals. The opinion was
handed down by Chief Justice Fuller,
and a vigorous dissenting opinion
was delivered by Justice Harlan.
Justices Brewer, Brownand McKenna
also disscnted from portions Of the
opinion. The opinion was handed
down by Chief Justice Fuller, and the
case was dismissed for want Of luris-
diction.
He said the court should bethelast
to over.step the bounds limiting its
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
Beware of 0intments for Cdlarrh tina
Contain Mercury,

ms mercury will surely destroy the
sense Of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing 1t through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do il teD-fold to the good you
can possibly derivefrom them. Halls
Catarrh cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney X Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure he sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio,
by +. j. Cheney Il Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

The editor of the Grcut Falls Trih'
n wrote the following head ovri
an article concerning Charley Towuc.
Clowns Talks. Charley Does "A Lit
tie Mouth Work for Public Entertain
ment." That j. about the view most
of the Democratic editors take al
Tovne's efforts for endorsement az
Democratic nominee for vicc-prcsi
Ianf
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

As soon as Acting Gov. Spriggs
appointed Clark 10 succeed himself,
Clark partiSans FASTENED to send Ia
congratulntOry kilograms. Among
these was one from Great Fnlls. IL
now appears that the appearance
thereon OF the name OF John Derrig
was "A forgery, that he did not sign
the telegram nor was he in sympa.
thy with 1t. The Clark crowd will
stoop to anything,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

That wasn't a very bad answer
given by one OF uUr school children
rs To the qualifications OF senator
The youthful wit said, "llr must bC
n millionaire"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

The United States senate should in
definitely postpone notion in the
Clark case. Montana has got one
real, live senator and her interests
are not suffering.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

We hope that none oi the eighth
grade scholars In our public school
will be Obliged To taks a Eindergar'
ten course during the summer vaca'
tiOu.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

own Jurisdiction, and that the de-
termination Of cases of this character,
contests for state offices, must neces-
sarlly be settled by the present branch
Of the government. That the branch
had Hcted In the Kentucky cases when
the general assembly took jurlsdic-
ton. There was no appeal from the
Hsscmbly's decision which was favor
able To GOebel and Beckham, except
TO the tribunal OF the people, which
tribunal, the chief justice said, was
always in session. He also said the
case was purely n state case-that
Kentucky was In the full possession
OF its faculties AZ a member OF the
union and that there was no emer-
gency this time Observation-Disclosures
After the chief justice had concluded,
Justices McKenna, Brewer and Har-
Ian read opinions dissenting from the
opinion OF the court, Justice Harlan
entirely, and the others on certain
points.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

Louisville, May Ex-Governor Tay-
Tor this afternoon issued the follow
Ing order:
To General ID. II. Collier, Frankfort,
KY: Thesupremecourt ofthe United
States having decided in favor Of Mr..
Beckham, nothing now remains to be
done except tn dismiss the militia and
surrender your Office tO your success
sor, appointed by Mr.. Beckham. You
are therefore directed to at once dis
miss the militia and to surrender
your office to your successor as soon
as the mandate Of the supreme court
Is filed Ut sooner il you wish, Tender
the militia my kindcst regards and
sincere thanks for their brave, manly
and patriotic support.
(Signedl W. s. TAYLOR.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

On every side between Helena and
Butte is there evidence Uf prosperity,
The calamity bowler is rs rare az
white blackbirds,
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

Senator Zen Phillips of Choteau
county sought v%indicntion at BUTTE
and he got it-in the seat oil his
trousers.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

Perhaps w. A. Clark aud MAJOR
Maginnls will be admitted 10 SeatsIl
the senate gallery.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23

Not cheap work, but work cheap, is the rule
of the ARGUS job rooms.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1900-05-23
Fergus County Hrgus.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY nY

JOHN NJ. VROOMAN, Editor and Proprietor