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Evening journal., 1900-05-16

The delegates were retlcent concern
Ing their plans. Said one: I'VE can
not say anything which may hinder
our cause. We should like TO have the
government arbltrate with England,
and undoubtedly we shall go 10 Wash
ington TO try to have an audience with
President Mckinley II we cannot in
duce the government to do what we
like we shall try 10 arouse the people.
so that they will compel the govern
ment to recognize us in that way"
The ENJOYS have received invita-
tions from the mayors OF 60 towns and
cities IN the United States, and II Ia
probable that they will visit many OF
these places before sailing again for
the continent. In Washington the
congressional and citizens committee
have made the final arrangements for
welcoming the visitors. A delegation
headed by Representative Sulzer will
come 10 New York tomorrow morning to
escort the ENJOYS 10 the capital, where
they viii stay at the Arlington hotel.
The delegation viii include also Sem
ator Allen, Representatives Chanler
and Rupert and Mr. William Van Der
Hoogt, one of the Boer commissioners
now in this country. The ENJOYS Will
be met at the railroad station in Wash
ington by the entire reception commit
tee Of about $50.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
SpriggS Was Always a Clark
Man
ACTION SURPRISES SENATE
Mr.. Clark Appealed in Behalf Of His
Children, Hin Voice Trembling
With Emotion

Washington. May 16.--Mr. Clark. OF
Montana. fairly swept the csnate with
surprise yesterday by a formal an
nouncement that he had sent his.reslg-
nation as senator TO the governor OF
Montana. The announcement came
without previous notice. and probably
not half a dozen persons in Wash
ington knew that Il was to be made
Mr.. Clark struck just at the instant
the iron was hottest Mr.. Chandler.
chairman OF the committee on priv
ileges and elections, had given notice
that at / o'clock he would call up for
consideration the resolution unani-
mously reported from the committee
declaring MIR. Clark not to be entitled
TO his seat IN the senate. A spirited
contest over the resolution was ex-
pected. Every senator in the city was
at his desk.
At 1890, just as the routine business
was concluded, Mr.. Clark quietly rose
and addressed the chair He desired,
he said in low, tense voice. to adj
dress the senate on a question OF priv
iiege personal TO himself. Instantly
there was buzz of expectation in the
chamber. Senators from both sides
OF the main aisle hurried to seats near
Mr.. Clark, and a hush fell upon the
assemblage as the Montana senator be-
gan 10 speak.
AS Mr.. Clark adverted to his desire
20 hand down 70 his children a name
untarnished by the breath OF disgrace,
tears welled TO his eyes and his voice
trembled with emotion He almost
broke down. Then, hracing himself, he
read the letter he had sent to the gov
ernor OF Montana rendering his resiC-
nation. At the conclusion OF the
speech Mr. Clark became the center of
a group OF senators, all desirous OF
pressing his hand.
Little other business OF Importance
was transacted The resolution re-
lating to Mr.. Clark went over until
today and the senate proceeded TO the
transaction of routine business.
Senators generally declined to ex-
press opinions upon the effect OF the
appointment OF Mr.. Clark by the lieu
tenant governor Of Montana. but Sem
ator Chandler chairman of the COM
mittee on privileges and elections,
a. '"ha- irfe~n'ad "s tho annainf-
Continued on Second Page).
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
BOER ENJOYS ARE WEI COINED:
SIXTY CITIES INVITE THEM

New York, May 16.-The steamship
Maasdam& with the peace ENJOYS from
the South\African republic. arrived
yesterday after a voyage of II days
from Rotterdam. The ENJOYS. Abra-
ham Fischer, ]. NJ A. Wolmarans and
c. II. Vessels, were met by a commit
tee which went down the bay TO greet
them, ex-Judge Van HOesen making an
address of welcome. Later they were
welcomed by a larger body of Boer
sympathizers gathered on the pier at
Hoboken. Mayor Pagan, of that city,
extended a welcome to them, and the
party then took carriages for the Hotel
Manhattan, where the ENJOYS will
lodge during their stay in this city.
The Maasdam was saluted by harbor
shipping on her way up, while those on
board fraternized in unofficial ways
When the ship arrived at Hoboken the
pier was crowded with men and wo-
men waving the Stars and Stripes and
the colors of the South African re-
publics. A brass band played patri-
otic airs from the pier head, and as
the big ship was being brought into
her dock the crowd shouted greetings
to the ENJOYS.
After the Maasdam swung in at her
dock the three ENJOYS were the first to
leave the vessel. As they came down
the gangway the band on the pier
struck up the Boer national hymn,
the crowd on the dock cheered and
vessels near by footed a welcome to
the delegates.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
ANOTHER RIOT IN ST. LOUIS;
MINERS AGAIN GO ON STRIKE
Gar Attacked by Mob and Two Men Shot, One Seriously
ButtOnWOOd Strike Renewed Copper
Miners Successful in Michigan

st. Louis. May 16.-The distinguish
Ing feature in the sereet car strike
situation yesterday was a riot which
broke out on the opening OF the Grand
Avenue line Of the st. Louis Transit
system. during the progress Of which
two men were shot. At nightfan the
Transit company and its $500 strlk-
ing employees we're no nearer an adjust
ment OF their differences.
The riot on Grand avenue was start
Cd by gang of strikers and their
sympathizers throwing a shower OF
stones at car. A shot was fred in
the air by a policeman as the car
started to move on after an obstruc-
tion had been removed. Shouts of
"scab' came from the crowd at the
same time, and more shots were fired
from the procession of cars. II was
claimed in the crowd that so to rs
shots were fired almost simultaneously.
but only two persons were wounded.
They were John Flatley, a striking
motorman, and Joseph Trendall, by
stander Both were wounded in the
left hip. Flatley's wound is the most
serious. The bullet entered near the
spine, which was shattered. causing
paralysis Of the left leg. TrendalPs
wound was only a flesh wound. No
further effort TO molest the cars was
made
Inc suburban company, pursuant TO
the agreement effected Sunday with its
striking employees. ran on full sched-
ule day and night This is the first
time since the strike was inaugurated
on theroad that a night schedule wac
maintained.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

Gen. Rundle and Gen. Brabant nre
taking possession of the wide regions
around Ladybrand and almost without
opposition. They find the country
plentifully supplied with cGttle, horse
feed and -four Gen. Rumble is re-
ducing his transport and feeding his
men and animals largely Off the coun-
try.
The Beers in that quarter surrender
daily. and 1t is the expectation of the
correspondents on the spot that the
eastern section of the Free State Will
soon be as tranquil as the western
Cen Rundle's front is 30 miles long
but his forces are disposed so that If
any point should be attacked the
troops there could be Quickly rein
forced.
Lord Roberts contributes a line to
the discussion going on in the press
as to when the war will end by the
following telegram, dated Monday. and
sent through a correspondent who had
made the direct inquiry:
Il regret that I cannot give any re-
Fly to your question, as it is impossible
at present to predict when the cam
paign may end"
The view of the other side is report
ed by a correspondent, to whom Presi-
dent Stcyn said:
Sooner than leave this country to
fall into the hands of the British ]
would destroy all the houses and leave
It a desert"
The war Office last evening issued
an abstract Of British casualties since
the beginning OF the war This shows
a total of 20,035. exclusive of the sick
in the field and the invalids, includ-
ing the wounded sent home. who num-
Der S,901.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
MISS CONNOR
BRINGS CHARGES
Alleges Harry Hamilton ViO-
lcntly Assaulted Her
CASE BEFORE JUDGE BALI.
She Says That Her Former Friend
Struck Her Without PrOvOeatiOn,
lnllicting Serious Injury

Harry Hamilton faced Judge Ball
in City Court this morning on a serious
charge, that Of assaulting Miss Annie
Connor, Of No. 2l7 Stroud street, last
evening.
Miss Connor, who is a prepcs sesslng
young woman, testified that she and
Hamilton had been keeping company
for some time, but that on account of
his habits, she concluded to discard
him. Last night he went to her home
while she was out and awaited her re-
turn. He was in a partially intoxi-
Gated condition. and after a few words
had passed between them. Hamilton
struck her upon the face, cutting a cash
entirely through her lower lip.
Miss Connor could not say positively
whether the man had anything in his
hand or not, as the blow was struck
from behind.
MOTHER HAD MAN ARRESTED.
Mrs. Connor. the young woman's
mother, gave similar testimony and
added that after Hamilton had assault
ed her daughter that he ran out of the
house, and that she had locked the
doors. He went back later. however.
she said. and demanded admittance
saying that he would finish her"
meaning her daughter.
Mrs. Connor slipped out of the house.
and calling an officer, had Hamilton
placed under arrest.
PRISONER MADE LITTLE DEFENSE
The prisoner said nothing in his own
defense, beyond claiming that the cut
on Miss Connors face was caused by
her falling against the kitchen stove.
In order that an examination Of the
wound be made by a physician, Judge
Ball continued the case until this even
ing, holding the defendant in $500 bail.
IL is claimed by Miss Connor that
Hamilton assaulted her about a year
ago. but that she refused to prosecute
him.
SAYS OFFICER STRUCK HIM.
Emory Trusty, colored. appeared in
the dock with shirt bespattered with
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
GERMAN LABOR MARKET
DISTURBED BY STRIKES

Berlin, May 16.--The German labo,
market continues good in the main. al
though the papers express a fear that
the conditions Of the American iron
market will soon react severely upon
Germany. The Vulcan works have or
dered lockout because OF the high
demands OF the workmen. At Breslau
the cabinet makers have gone on
strike The worsted manufacturers of
the Rhine and Of Westphalin have re-
duced their output The Berlin street
car employees have decided upon a gem
eral strike unless the companies agree
to make a series Of comprehensive con-
cessiOns.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

blood, presenting a CORY appearance.
He was arrested last night by Officer
Thomas Kelley on a charge of being
drunk and disorderly.
Trusty says that after he was placed
under arrest Officer Kelley beat
and abused him. The patrolman de-
MED this, but the matter will be look
ed into. The prisoner was fined SO and
costs.
Other cases disposed OF were. Lewis
Weston, cOlored, crap shooting, IS and
costs; Edward Cash and William Dor
sey, drunk, 81 and costs each.
The case of James c. Washington, a
colored boy, charged with disorderly
conduct, was continued until tonight
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
JAPANESE SLIP In OVER
THE CANADIAN BORDER

Washington, May Secretary
Gage. in response to an inquiry from
the house OF representatives as TO the
extent Of influx Of Japanese, yester-
day submitted letter from Immlgra-
tion Commissioner Powderly stating
that the arrivals for the nine months
up to March 81 last were 4,427. Mr.
Powderly says the extent OF Japanese
states and territories satisfies the bu-
reau that many Japanese are coming
across the Canadian border. Mr.. Pow
derly says the steady increase of ar
rivals and the rumors coming through
officials on the Pacific coast indicate
a large increase in such immigration.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
MAY NOT RECOVER.
Non TREATED CRuELLY.
Girls viii be Discharged

Mabel Curtis and Grace Duncan prob
ably will be discharged from Jail be-
cause of the failure Of Edward Bryan
and Orlando F. Wright. of New York.
to appear before the grand jury and
give evidence against them. They are
with the larceny of S17. which
was taken from the young men at the
Hotel Western about two months ago.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

mother on Warner street. and has al
ways been intimate with the girl The
child further says that she took the red
precipitate in Mrs. Manzs house.
MAY NOT RECOVER.
Some doubt was expressed by DR..
Patterson whether Mrs. Beatty will re-
cover from the effects of the drug. To-
day she has one sinking spell after an
other and lies in a weak and helpless
She arOuses and is herself
only for few seconds at a time
NOT TREATED CRUELTY.
It was reported that the young wife
was driven to attempt her own destruc-
ton by the cruel treatment received
from both her own family and that Of
her husband, but this was denied by
both families. who say that Maggies
condition was the cause Of her act.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

Washington, May 16.-An official
brief, or rescript from Rome, appoint
ing Rev Dr. Henry Granjon, of Bal
timore, as bishop of Tucson, A. T..
reached the papal legation here yes
terday and will be sent at once to the
new prelate. He was born in France
AZ years ago, but has labored in this
country as a missionary priest since
1891. The greater part OF his ministry
was spent in Arizona, Montana and
New Mexico. 1t is understood that
both Dr. Granjon and the bishop-elect
OF Savannah, Ca. DR.. Kelley, will be
consecrated together at an early date.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
Locked in Federal Bnildinr

Judge Edward G. Bradford had a
singular experience in the Federal buid-
ing last Sunday. While in his Office
someone locked the gate at the foot OF
the stairs leading to the upper floors,
and Judge Bradford found it impossi-
BILE to get down. IL was necessary 10
break the lock, no one in the building
having a key.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
The Weather

New York Herald's Forecast Tile hot wave
will give way generally in the Middle Atlantic
States this morning. An area of higher pres
sure with moderate temperature will move
from the lake region to this section.
In the Middle States aud New England to-
day fair much cooler weather and light to
fresh northerly and northwesterly winds will
prevail, preceded by rain on the New England
coasts.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
FATAL ELECTRIC STORMS
Mexican is Killed and Many Buildings Are
Demolished in Texas

Laredo, Tex, May 16.-Much dam
age resulted from wind and electric
storms yesterday. Juan Valdez was
killed by lightning, the Laredo wooden
mill was partly demolished, the whole
sale grocery house of II. F. Valdez was
unroofed and the Laredo Electric Light
and Power company's power house
damaged, as we're a number OF other
structures in the city. Dozens of small
buildings and Mexican shanties were
demolished.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
Taken Sick in a Store

Mabel Rice, residing at Twenty-third
and Market streets, was taken an yes
terday afternoon while IN the store Of
Dr. Theodore Becker, Fifth and Poplar
streets. She was removed to the Del
aware Hospital by the Phoenix ambu-
lance
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
CLARK RESIGNS;
is PROMPTLY REAPPOINTED
Acting Governor Spriggs of Montana in the Absence
OF Governor Smith Names DaIys Foe to Sue
ceed Himself in the Senate
WILL PROTECT TANNERS
Tan Bark Sui on Grown Lands Cannot be
Exported

Toronto. Ont. May l6.-By an order
In council the Ontario government has
prohibited the export Of tan bark cut
on crown lands. However. II does not
affect tan bark cut on lands held by
settlers. This action was taken at the
request OF tanners, who asserted that
the supply In the United States was
fast diminishing and Mat the Ameri-
cans were saving their own bark by
getting their supply from Ontario.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
WANTED.

Bright young men and women
to canvass for the Evening Jour
nal Must make application this
week.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

Carpets cleaned and feathers reno
waited at shortest notice by Wilmington
Carpet Cleaning Works. Both phones.
Del, 7SS. d. & A., 1144. T. FERRY.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16
LUTZ MURDER JURORS
BEGIN FIFTEENTH DAY

WiIkesbarre, Pa. May 16.-The Lutz
murder jury is stin out. This was
their fourteenth day. Judge Halsey
sent for the jury yesterday afternoon.
He said he sympathized with them, as
he knew the warm weather was very
trying on them in their stuffy quar-
ters, but under the law he could not
discharge. He hoped their conscience
would permit them to agree upon a
compromise verdict. The jurors then
went back to their rooms to deliberate
again. John Lutz. the prisoner, was in
court when the jury came in. He has
hardly slept a wink since the jury
went out. and he said that II the sus-
pense did not end soon It would kill
him.
Will Build Two Houses
William L. Medholt will erect two
handsome residences on Delaware ave.
nue., near jackson street
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

Copper Mine Strikers Successful
Calumet. Mich, May 1e.-The Ar
cadian copper miners. who have been
on strike, yesterday accepted an ad-
vance OF 81 per month. The Osceola
mine strike has also been settled. the
trammers accepting a per cent in
crease. The "trammers' at the Win
throp struck yesterday. At the Quincy
mine no settlement has yet been reach
ed. Il is believed that the demands
for higher wages viii be made con-
secutiyely at all the Lake Superior
copper mines, employing in all 1000
men.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

Wilkesbarro, Pa. May 16.-The OIL
ilcers of the United Mine Workers. or
ganization called out the men employ
ed at the Buttonwood mine OF the Par
ers at this colliery went out on strike
last week. but returned to work Mon
day. Organizer James addressed the
men in mass meeting and said they
returned to work under a misappre-
hension. The men say they will not
go back to work now until the miner
discharged a week ago Is relnstated.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

On Memorial Day the Monday Club
will give picnic.
Evening journal., 1900-05-16

CONTINUED on Second Page).
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26
AN EQUINE PARADOX.

sixty one Horses Acting at One Time In
One Ring.
Among the hundreds of star features
associated with Ringing Brothers cir.
Gus tins season, nothing has attracted
more admiring comment than the mar.
velous performances of O'Brien's school
Of high bred equines. Embraced in this
equine company are sixty one of the
handsomest horses ever seen in "A circus
ring fact which all who witness the
Gus when it exhibits in Norfolk, Thurs
day, Aug. 2, will be able to attest.
Three features of this great act are par.
ticularly notable: the large number of
horses, the greatest company of equines
ever trained this way, the briliancy and
costly magnifcence of the trappngs, and
the immense amOunt' of paraphernalia
used in the production The display is
given in the middle ring. This arena
is especially constructed for the act, aud
is carried by the show Instead of the
usual circle of earth, there is a wooden
parapet, the top of which forms a mar
row circular platform enclosing the
arena In the center Of the ring is a
succession of circular stages, rising like
terraces one above the other, and ending
| in lofty pedestal, The director takes
| his station in the arena A signal is
given, and a handsome thoroughbred,
| with arched neck and waving plumes,
canters into the ring. This proud speci-
men of horseh6od, the matchless
charger, Silver King" is the avant
courier-of sixty beautiful equines. gor.
geouly caparsioned, but unrestraned by
rein or bride, which approach with the
whirl apd sweep of n cavalry charge,
and then, suddenly batting in their mad
| fight, line up in solid column, awaiting
| with proud impatience the first orders
of their implicitly -obeyed trainer. The
performance that follows staggers even
the evidences of the senses The equine
actors, without the slightest hesitation
or prompting, execute the most difficult
evolutions. dance, pirouette. form colos-
sal tableaux, and go through the move
ments Of difficult military march.
Then a score or more of the horses take
their places Oh the parapet of the ring ;
others group themselves upon the cir
cular central stages. At the apex is the
shapely, "Silver King" Vaulting upon
the back of this beautiful equine, and
raising the superb animal until he seems
to be pois sd in tbs air, the trainer mods
his head. INSTANTLY, the great company
of horses is in motion, Some run TO the
right, others.to the left, but without
leaving the narrow platforms, With
their sleek coats cleaning. with their
radiently- beautiful trappings glittering
in the light, and the waving of their
vari- colored plumes, they form a picture
of inde scIibable beauty, lovely i'll its col
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26
SOME FIGURES.
Real Estate and Personal Property Value
in Madison County.

Real Estate and Personal Property Value
in Madison County.
The force in the county clerks office
has just completed an abstract of the
assessment for the year 1900. 1t shows
summary of the assessable property of
Madison county as TUNED in by the
various assessors.
The tabulated report shows that
there are in the county $40, 40 acres of
farm land with a total valuation of
$1,ll6,4S5. There are $4,000 acres of
improved lands, value $40, ,54l, and 10.
$40 acres of unimproved, value s215,.
9l4. There are S,525 city lots, the valu.
alton being fixed at 1891 sos. Last year
all of Madison couuty's land was valued
at 81 ,505, 100, as against 81 ,50S, ,093 this
year, gain of S2,93S.
From the table on personal properly
it is shown that there are 9,292 horses,
valued at $66 l79; 1896 cattle valued
at Sl4S, S,46S GIG mules, valued at 81 533 !;
l6,3ll sheep, volue 1912; 35,09i hogs,
value $37,777; 3,263 carriages and
wagons, value $l5, 1857; 800 pianos and
organs, value $5,67l. The valuation of
railroads and telegraph was fixed at
$2l9,003 50.
In 1899 there were s, S,642 horses, value
$65,019; 29,970 cattle, value $143, 563 I;
573 mules, value $3,90l; l6,23S sheep,
value S9,699; 34,l5S hogs, value $50, ,902.
The report shows the acreage of
grain for 1900 as follows: wheat 81 400;
corn l06,324 oats 47,0Sl; barley 1,220 /;
meadow 32 ,739; beets II 1884 garden $50 !;
millet 4,207. 1t also shows that there
are II ,O43 fruit trees and l,5S5,l2S for
est trees. The increase in the acreage
of wheat, corn and oats is considerably
larger than last year, when there were
but S6, ,439 acres in wheat; S6,37O acres
in corn and 33,l52 acres in oats.-Madi.
son Chronicle.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-07-26

a jolly good crowd present and the
evening, until the small hours of tn,
morning, was delightfully."- passed
Refreshments were served during tn,
evening.
The writer saw II. H. Reynolds yes
terday at Sibley, Iowa, where he is just
completing large brick building. He
states that he has two more good con
tracts in the same town which he will
begin work on at once. j. w. McClary
is keeping time for him and Ale,
Morrison is supervising the carpenter
work. Mr.. Reynolds complains of O
scarcity Of brick masons and carpenters
and would get along much faster with
the work if he had the men necessary
He states that the contracts will keey
him and his men busy all summer
Sibley is enjoying good, healthy
growth and business of all kinds il
fiourishing.
At a recent meeting of the military
board of Nebraska they considered the
matter of an encampment Of the N. N
G. and recommended to Governor Poyn
ter that the encampment be ordered OIL
condition that the officers and men ac
cept 90 per cent of the per diem in the
same manner as during the encampment
of 1896 and the matter submitted to the
officers and men on these conditions
There is balance on hand of the money
appropriated of slO,6sO 80 and it was
deemed advisable by the board that the
encampment be held and their action
was approved by the governor.
In accordance with their action
VIM. Hayward, colonel commanding
the Second regiment, enclosed copy
of their proceedings to Captain Gerecke,
with the direction to submit the matter
to his command for action. He is com.
manded to forward at once to the adju.
tant generals Office the names Of the
officers and men who will favor the
proposition on the conditions laid down
and his report must be received at that
office not later than the 25th, which is
tomorrow. Captain Gerecke therefore
desires meeting of company l., to-
night at o'clock to take action Oh the
matter so that he may report tomorrow.
Every member should be present.