davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
THE BRITISH POLICY.
Obscured by the UH1er Secretary of
 State for For ign Affairs.

London, Aug. 30.-Dispatches re- ceived this morning bring no later Pekin news A Shanghai telegram says u Hung Chang has sent a memorial Deggmg the empress dowager to ap- point Prince Ching. Gen,ral Yung Lu and Yung Tse, viceroys, as joint peace makers. with himself. It is rumorei at Shanghai that the Japanese gained a great victory over the Boxers anl Chinese troops from Ho Si Wu last Thursday at Te Chou. The sto1y saJs 1900 Chin SC were killed. including Prince Tuan, and that all the Chinese were driven back to Chi Ii.
 William St. John Frederick, under secretary of state for foreign affairs, speaking this evening at Themcombe, said the situation in China was con- sidorably involved because there was no Chinese government with which to negotiate"
 Great Britain" continued the under secretary, while prepared to support the local viceroys of south China who have stood alO0f from this insurrec- ton. and while pre- pared also to pre- szrve British trade with Ehina, will claim some penalty or indemnity for the damage wrought. Nevertheless, we cannot undertake 10 govern China our selves or with the assistance of the other powers"
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
OUR POLICY MADE UP.
Subject to Change After Submission to
 the Powers.

Washington. Aug. 29.-A special cab inet meeting today considered the Chi nese situation, the policy of this gov ernment being formulated, and it is believed a memorandum to foreign powers will be shortly forthcoming. It is said that if our government can find a responsible representative of the Chinese government with whom an agreement can be arranged to conserve the rights of the United States with out infringing upon those of the other powers a speedy withdrawal of United States troops may be expected.
 Nevertheless preparations are being made for wintering 5000 American troops in China as a guard against the failure of peace negotiations. Chaffee is slated for a brigadier- -generalship on the retirement of Wlheeisr on Sep tembcr 3,
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

successful organized resistance on the part of the Chinese. As soon as re- sponsible heads of government can be found. diplomacy will succeed force; and it certainly looks as if the begin ming of the end were at hand, although that end may be beyond our present vision The administration can be safely trusted to protect American in teresis and treaty rights. TEere is no occasion whatever to call an extra session of congress; because that steo would only be necessary to make an f-c- tual declaration of war; fOrmality which in this instance is superilu Us and undesirable.
 Thus far the American policy has been beyond criticism. and as a SC qusnce of that policy by right of trea- ties and because of our diSiEteTested attitude towards China. we are best fitted to lead in tre fral settlement of the great Chinese question, which vi- tally affec.s the whole world; however unwilling a certain class of shut-ins are to admit the fact Sih uld the United States, Great Britain anI Japan stand firmly for ,h- integrity of the Chinese empire. it is q safe conclusion that the other powers win submit, and the world will b. saved the ca-aclysm that would follow any international quarrel over the Chinese carcass. Americans are rapidly recognizing the fact that the Unit q States has reached the stage of full national manhood. and that we must. willing or unwilling, take UT place n tn, family of ma. tions seizing tn. magnificent oppar- tunitieS which such position offers, and accepting without a shirl5 the re- responsibilities which such d position inn poses. The last four years have witnessed a remarkable eNpan- sion in the American outlook. politically, industrially and tinan- cially. . We have been forced into world politics as never before. oW- ing to our widening interests; we have witnessed a most extraordinary de- velopment in our foreign trade. chiefly because We are now able to mauufac- ture for the worlds markets: and. finally, we find ourselves lenders of money to nations in all parts of the world as a natural sequence. Ten years ago the man who had the cOur- age to predict such things would have been considered a fit candidate for the lunatic asylum today they are ac-
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

boards, who in turn appoint all local and precinct officers. Thus the party. or man, who could manipulate the choice of the commissioners could largely control the result, unless there came a revolt in the ranks of the dom- inant party.
 Another law, of most objectionable character, when partisan influence con trols its enforcement, led to the conflict that eliminated in the tragedy. that, the general assembly of the state truth fully declared, brought the fair name of the commonwealth of Kentucky into disrepute throughout. the nation.' It provided that in contested elections of d governor and lieutenant governor, a board of eleven should be selected, by lot, from among the members of the legislature. This board was to take evidence, hear the contest and render judgment. The decision of the board was not final nor conclusive, but was reported to the general assembly, which then determined the contest Thus it will be seen that 2. major part of the same power that took upon itself the management of all the election ma chinery, became, without limit on it's discretion or final judgment. the tri- bunal that decided who should hold the chief executive offices of the state"
 President Manderson touched upon the New Jersey law wipiEg out torpor- ate combinations b. reason of non Pa " ment of taxes in the following para graph:
 "A striking instance that the power to tax is the power to destroy is shown by the action of the governor of New Jersey by virtue of statutes of the state passed in 1896 providing that when cor porations neglected to pay taxes for two years. their charters should be de- clared void and all powers thereunder Imperative. The governor took such ac- tion by proclamation dated May 2. 1899, as to 656 corporations and on the second day of May 1900, as to 657 more. thus at two fell swoops' wiSing out the life of over 1900 corporate combina- tions, covering every conceive ble branch of manufacture and commercial industry
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

compllshed realities and lndisputablp testimony of 3 vigorous and continu- ous national growth
 The money market will bear watch ing. At present rates are very easy, but the surplus reserve is down to $2O. .G0O, 900 compared with $15,O0OO 900 this time last year. There Is an abundance of money in the country. and the treas Ury is not likely to be the disturbing element that was feared d few months ago. The interior banks are also well supplied with funds; but as crop and trade requirements assert themselves during the next fonr months these will be depleted. and the demand will then fall upon New York banks. Just now bond redemptions and government dis bursemerts contribute to general ease. Gold exports have ceased for the pres ent. and there is no anxiety concern ing their resumption. Europe has had distinct relief through American ship mems. and now that the Transvaal war is drawing to a close and the pros poets of war in China are very remote there is decidedly less apprehension in European financial centers. This is fortunate for the New York market, as any increase in the tension over there would certainly have led to d more rapid return of our securities, which, if coupled with close money here later on. would have efrectually checked any bull movement. Other conditions con- tinue favorable. The corn crop will be large and is almost out of danger. The wheat harvest is progressing; railroad earnings are satisfactory, and general trade shows a reviving tendency now that pric are coming down to a more normal basis. There is no req son for taking any but a hopeful atti- tude regarding the future. The stock market. however. has the appearance of sagginc to lower prices; which is the best thing shat can happen to take it out of the present stagnant rut and thereby create activity, witch is now sadly lacking.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
FIREMAN WENT INSANE.
Takes Possession If Locomotive and
 Holds 1t.

Columbia, s. C.. Aug. 29.-A fireman on Southern passenger train bound to Charleston became violently insane today at Rockville. got possession of the engine and for nearly an hour held it against the entire trains crew. and was only subdued with a shotgun as he get the train in motion. The en- gineer dismounted at the station to ex- anime the machinery and when he at tempted to get in he found the fireman crazed. it is supposed from heat. with a hammer in his hand, with which he tried to smash the engineers skull. The crew was summoned quickly and for three- quarters of an hour en1eav- ored to disable the man with bricks and stones and at the same time keep him from starting the train.
 The express messenger finally got his shotgun and crawled upon the rear Cf the tender just as the fireman got one hand on the lever and started the en- zine. The fireman was shot in the legs while the engineer. who h2d got on the tender. helped to Overpower him. Some of the passengers who heard that a crazy man controlled the engine jumped from the train.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
RUSSIA TO RAISE LOAN HERE?
No Confirmation of Report That
 Came From London.

Il.
 New York, Aug. 29.-There were no confirmation in Wall street yesterday of the rumor from London that the Russian government is going to nego- tiate loan of S15O, ,OOO, 900 in this coun- try. At the offices of the New York Security and Trust company, the fiscal agents of Russia in this country. 1t was said that nothing had been heard there of rhn lean.
 According to the London dispatch the Russian minister of finance, M. Df Witte, was about to make an arrange ment with a syndicate of insurance companies here to raise the money The New York Life Insurance com. pany and the Equitable Life Assur- ance society both have money invest ed in Russian securities already, but there is no indication that the amounts will be increased. The president of an important bank with Russian connec- tions said yesterday:
 Russia is a debtor nation. but she must borrow wtere she can get money cheapest. I think that just now she could get better terms in France than in the United Sts tes."
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
PRESCOTT WATER BONDS
Proposition Carried By An Ove;-
 whelming Majority.

Prescott, Ariz., Aug. 29- (SpectaD.- An election was held yesterday on a proposition to vote $l0O,0OO for water works and sewerage bonds. There were $40 votes cast, of which only nineteen were against the proposition. The late fire was a great educator in the matter of municipal improvement.
 The Iron Springs band is playing in the plaza this afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
BRYAN IN THE WEST.
Nebraska Ian Says He Will Carry
 Only Two Western States.

Boston. Aug. 29.-Frank Bacon of the United States land office a resident of North Platte, Ncb, and whose time is spent in travel. was q caller at the headquarters of the republican state committee this morning. 'Bryans 5 prestige and personal popularity will give him Nebraska" says MT. Bacon. "There is no use in the republicans fig uring that they can carry that state. The friendly feeling toward Bryan and the free silver sentiment will give him also Colorado, but these are the only states in the west he will carry. Anti imperialism cuts no figure at all in the west. We don't hear any talk about it. The Pacific slope is solid for expansion. Western republicans can't understand what you here in the east are making all this row about"
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
BASE BALL
Record of Games Won and Lost
 Yesterday.

At Dy,roit- Milwaukee, 3; De-roit, ?. At Chicago Chicago. 6; St. Louis, ,. At ErJ, ,klyn-Philadelpaia s; Brook Iyn, O.
 At Boston-Boston, 6; New York, 3. At Bu1Ialo-Kansas City, 3; Buff falo., ].
 At CIevelpnd- Cleveland, 16; Chi cago. f2.
 At Indianapolis First game, MinEe- apOlis. 3; Indianapolis, l. Second game, Indianapolis, ?; Minneapolis, O.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

a grand field inspection and review of the uniform rank at the Belle Isle race track and later in the day the same place was the scene Of cavalry and ar tillery competitive drills.
 Routine business occupied the mem- bers of the supreme lodge during the greater part of the day, while the Rath- bone Sisters engaged in competitive drills a the Masonic temple. The great Illuminated parade of the Khorassan Knights, one Of the most attractive feI- lures of the conclaVe, took place to- night.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY.

Washington. Aug. 29.- The authori ties are still in ignorance of the where abOuts of Ii Hung Chang. The ques- tinu of his credentials still agitates of ficial circles. Thepowers opposing grecog- milton now contend That the Chinese emperor being a fugitive and powerless cannot himself through an agent enter upon an agreement that the Chinese will accept as binding.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
HUMBERT's MURDERER
Tried, Convicted, Sentenced to Impris-
 onmeLt For Life.

Milan, Aug. 29.-The trial of the an archist Bresci, the murderer of Hum bert, began today. The prisoner was calm and said he acted without advice and sentenced to life Imprisonment
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
THE METAL MARKET.

New York. Aug. 29.-Bar silver, 615s; Mexican dollars, 4S5s. Copper-Brok- CTS 14&; exchange, 165s; casting, 15A. Lead Brokers. $4; exchange, $4.S712.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
THEY HAVE IT NAMED.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 29.-There is perfect harmony in the fusion camps this morning. The two-thirds rule was agreed to, the populists have sur rendered and the state fusion ticket will be known as democratic,
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
TIE PLAGUE IN GLASGOW.

Glasgow. Aug. 29.-Tyhree children, members of isolated families. have died here of bubonic plague. In the event of a further sprlad Glasgow shipping will be quarantined.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
LIS DETENTION.

Paris, Aug. 29.-Oficials of the min is,ry of marine declare the;r belief in the correctness of Admiral Courrejolles' dispatch announcing the intention of the foreign admirals to detain Ii Hung Chang pending the opening of negotia- ttuns.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

the province of Snen Si. is reported to have invited tie foreigners in his province to come to his protection. Abou, August 21 fifty accepted the in vitatiou and all Were massacred.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
PLOT TO BURN SHANGHAI

Berlin, Aug. 29.-The Frankfort Eel tung has received a dispJ-ch from Shanghai saying a riot has been di.- covered there to burn the whole city. 1t is added that Europeans consider the streets unsafe after niglltfall and the general situa lion is described as critical,
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Detroit. Mich. Aus. 29.-This was an other day of ce5seloss activity for the Knights of Pythias assembled in bien- nial conclave. The morning began with
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
ADVANCING JAPANESE.

Tien Tsin. Aug. 29.-The Japanese troops are reported to be moving on I'ao Tin Flu, the capital Of Chi Li.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
RUSSIANS GOING FORWARD.

Tien Tsin, Aug. 23.-Via Che Foo, Aug. 29.)-Cne rhousand Russians left Tien Tsin for Pekin today. The coun- try here is qui-lt
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
THE LAST STRONGHOLD
Arizona the Only Home of Sixteen to
 One.

Washington. Aug. 2g.-A great re- publican victory throughout the west this fall was predicted by Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma in an interview to- day after he calle1 on the president. He has just returned from an extended trip to the Pacific asst. IT. said:
 Tn my journey across the continen; from California to this city I found just one man advocating the free coin age of silver. He was a resident c.f A.izona. and l told him I wanted q good look at him. as he was the only person I had seen Wh5 believed in 1G to I. Leadin" bu-iness men whom talked wi-h in the Was. take no stock in it. They call il 'hnsli.' There is not q single state in the west. in my opin- ion, tha- b-liev il anti-imperalism. and they are all in accord with tho presidents policy in dealing wi;h our new possessions. The west is prosper ous and satisfied with this aIministra- tion. Oklahoma is more prosperous than it ever was before. MT. Bryan appears to be too busy to m ntion the prosper ity of the present time in his speeches anI l believe he will meet a worse de- feat than he did four years ago."
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

INVITED TO SLAUGHTER. Che Foo, Aug. 29.-Yu, governor O
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Over Which the Cabinet Lingers All Day
THE LONGEST SESSION

Among the Conclusions arrived At Is This That Speedy End of the War Would Defeat the Purpose of Restoration of Permanent Order. The Other Powers Listen But That Is All.
Arizona republican., 1900-08-30

A!r. Flynn stopped in Phoenix while on. his Pacific tour and in conversa- tiIn with a Republican reporter told him about that sixteen to wunner whom he had met at Bowie. He was d cattleman or mining man from south ern Cochise county. MT. Flynn regard ed him with curiosity, as the only liv- ing specimen of an extinct species.
The colored American., 1900-01-06
City Paragraphs.

Miss Annie Smith has returned to
her studies in Boston.
Miss Lulu Love spent the holidays
in New York and Philadelphia.
Mr.. Albert George is in the city on a
visit from Chicago.
Mr.. @. g. Williams has been i'll but
improving.
Mr.. Parker Bailey, a teacher in the
High School, is improving.
Mr.. Harry Lewis Of Boston was in the
city afeW days last week.
Mrs. Maude Estren Jackson spent
Xmas here with her mother.
Miss Carrie BurriIl has returned to
her school in Orange, N. j., after ten
days visit with her parents.
T holiday season was not noisy.
but it was brilliant and full of pleasing
incidents.
Mr.. Lawrence Bradley has Eesn re-
Gently appointed teacher at Stevens
School.
Miss Daisy B. Roberts Of 18th street
Is teaching IN Havana, Cuba and doing
nicely.
Miss Georgia Mulligan who has been
very ill for the last month is fast re-
c; vering.
Editors II. T. Johnson, G. j. Perry
and T. Thomas Fortune circulated
among friends here last week.
Miss Minnie Crutchfield has return
ed to her school at Unison, Va, after a
delightful holiday season at home.
The Amphions are preparing to give
a grand reception and ball. The event
is schedu uled for February 9th.
Mr.. I. Il. Mckinney is making an
excellent record as perlntendent OF
the Second Baptist Sunday school.
The Women's Lesgue is arranging TO
hold a public meeting soon, under the
auspices of the Second Baptist Lyceum.
The Woman's League reception a,
Odd Fellows Hall. New Years Day
was a most select and enjoyable func.
ton.
Grand Master w. L. Taylor, of the
The colored American., 1900-01-06

United Order OF True Reiormers, was
in the city last Sunday, en- route to
Richmond.
Miss Blanche Bradford spent Xmas
In n. Y.
Attorney E. e Brown returned to
Boston Sunday. He left his monster
anti-iynching petition in the hands of
Congressman White
Don't fail to give your order fer a
lailcr made suit at A. 81. Cooper's-
Washlngton's pop ular tailor. See his
ad in this paper.
Prof. Robert Il. Terrell, principal OF
the Washington High S,hool, will be
the attraction at the Second Baptist
Lyceum the fourth Sunday in January
There is no truth in the report that
Sunday Lyceum is to be organized at
the Nineteenth street Baptist church,
with Prof. Jesse Lawson as president.
Tomorrow morning full choral ser
vices will be held st ST. Luke's P. E.
church, and the Christmas music will
be repeated. Services begin at IL
O'CLOCK.
Miss Susie Bowen, formerly of this
city but for the last three years a resi-.
dent OF Philadelphia, spent the holl.
days as the guest of Mrs. Mary Reese
OF n ct northwest.
The trustees of the 18th Street Bap.
tist church presented their pastor, Rev.
" Il. Brooks, a handsome suit of
clothes as New Years present. They
were made at CoOpeI's the tailor.
Rev. l.. g. Jordan, general agent of
the foreign mission work of the Baptist
denomination, was In the ely several
days this week. He spoke interesting
ly last Sunday at the Second Baptist
Lyceum.
Rev. j. w. Carr, pastor of The Second
Baptist church, Indianapolis, Ind, Cne
of the best known divines in the West
and South will assist Rev. w. Bishop
Johnson in his forthcoming revival at
the Second Baptist church I ere.
The local w. G. T. U, gave a recep'
tion last Friday evening. at the Nine
teenth Street Baptist church. Miss
Jessie Ackerman of Chicago, delivered
an entertaining address and other tenn
peraace advocates made brief remarks.
The colored American., 1900-01-06
D ]. Kaufman, 1907 Pa. Ave.
] MOP US A POSTAL CARD

II -
You are going out of town
You have guest visiting yo
Your pastor IS given reception,
You are managing a coLcert,
You or your friends are i'll,
An heir is born into your house
mold,
A meeting for a specific purpose is
called,
Your pastor breaches an exception
ally good sermon,
You buy a piece OF property,
You are appointed to an office,
You know anything of general in
terest,- drop us card, briefly stating
the facts.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21
DEATHS
Es

The eight months old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frederickson, who live inthe
Davis addition west of lola, died
Thursday from bowel trouble. The
funeral was held Friday afternoon at
, o'clock and the remains buried in
the lola cemetary.
Maggie, the sixteen months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. a. Peterson
after a lingering illness of several
months, passed away Friday at the
home of her parents in lola. Her
sickness Slapped the child's strength
and death came. The funeral was
held from house at , o'clock Saturday
and interrment made in lola ceme-
terry.
The year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Garner died Saturday from
brain fever. Funeral services were
held Sunday at o'clock.
The bereaved parents of the child
rem have the sincere sympathy of all
their many friends.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the School Board of District No.
80 Gas City Allen county Kansas up
to O'Clock September 20, 1900, for the
construction of a school house in
said district, at a cost not to exceed
$500. said school house to be two
story brick and a stone foundation,
to contain four school rooms, library
and cloak room. All proposals must
be accompanied by certificate check
or cash of per cent of the amount of
bid. conditioned that the bidder will
enter into contract at the prices stated,
and furnish satisfactory security for
the execution of contract
Bids will be received for the cree
tion and completion of the entire
building under single contract only.
1t is desired that bidders state the
earliest time in which they could COM
plete this contract if successful.
The board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids submitted.
Plans and specifications may be
seen by applying to r. II. Gamble,
Architect, lola, Kansas, on and after
September 18th, 1900. BY order of the
Board. G.. ID. EAKIN. Clerk.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-21
Cement Plant Fire Scare.

1t was persistently rumored on the
streets Saturday evening that there
had been another fire in the tool room
at the cement plant but nothing definite
could be learned. The ground for the
rumor was that keg of tar did burn
at the works and the black smoke which
it sent up furnished outward evidence
of considerable blaze. The keg was
in the big frame ware-room and when
the fire was discovered someone threw
a bucket of water in the suffering tar,
scattering it over the floor and seri-
ously endangering the building for a
few minutes. There were several hun
bred men at work at the time and val
liant efforts soon succeeded in putting
out the blazing spots with little loss
save the keg. The burning ofthe ware
room would have entailed a loss of
many thousand dollars on building
and stock and would have seriously
impeded operations as there would
have been no place to store the bar
rels and sacked cement.