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The leader., 1900-04-25

We have In America the population and
all other facilities necessary to manu-
facture our cotton, excepting only the
anewlsdss , and the .,y ss win e essse
crop, which IN a raw state brings about
$500, ooo, 600, and make 1t worth, when
put into The most ordinary goods. S,Oo.-
almost Incredible, and Jet further
This value Of enc billion dol
lars represents product Of plain
20 cents a pound. But, with the knowL
edge and skill necessary, cotton prod.
ucts are made. In which cotton Is put
to values reaching 80 cents, 81 So sl0.
possible to put the value Of the Ameri-
can crop BY manufacture, not only 70
one billion, but to two, three, or even
II is folly for the people of the south
to talk or think about monopolizing the
manufacture of the crop. There is
ample opportunity for al she can 90,
of the manufacture In all the old dis,
tricts In America as well. There VII
always be many kinds OF goods tnat
can be made IN New England ana 1ba ~
at the south. Each section must deVelop
manufactures OF the kind that its sur
rounding conditions are most fayorabie
for So, also, must each locahty
tsblish ana maintain schools for special
instruction, and require OF their youp
special training in manufactures adapt'
ed to the locality. 60
Every cotton growing state ought 70
have and will have school where the
nrocesses of cotton manufacture can
6e Taught. The civil disorder which
prevailed in the south for thirty years
after the civil war Is now gone. Ihere
ia no more race problem, and there Will
he no more a constant triangular squad
HE going on between southern whlte
people, northern people and the south
ern black people. Happily, the friction
between all these three elements mas
about gone, and the way Is now open
for the youth 10 learn, and give MS
time to manufacturing pursuits. for ms
own advantage and the advantage OF Inc
The ultimate best development Of our
textile interests depends much on the
cooperation of all the American lntes
ests. Nothing could be more detrlmen tA'
than for an imaginary connlct OF inLeI,
ests between north and south TO arise
in the minds of the people of either sec,
tIon which would bring about Efforts OF
either TO Injure tho interest of the other.
With widening markets in foreign coun-
tries. with increasing knowledge ana
skill in our own country about cotton
manufactures and with ample raw cot
ton to supply our people In all sectlons'
there is every motive for US to work To-
eether and so develop our textile inter
ests as TO give to American interests con
troll of foreign markets, and thus MAKE
profitable occupation for all engaged III
Cotton manufacture in this country.
D. A. TOMPKlNS.
The leader., 1900-04-25
Lexington CMiss.) Advertiser

We acknowledge with thanks the re-
ceipt of the New Orleans Guide Book.
compiled and published by the Picayune.
leading paper, not only Of that city,
but of the south. and prides itself on its
southern history and traditions. Its Guide
Book Of 1900 excels all previous efforts,
and Ia invaluable TO people unfamiliar
with and strangers to the Crescent city,
since 1t locates and has illustrated every
The pgios u IS esatsi ~ mali 80 ssRtA
The leader., 1900-04-25

The London Chronicle says that there have
been four Toms coffee houses In London since
l700-one in Birchin lane, where Garrick art
fully appeared twice in a winter to keep up
an interest In the city: another In Deve-
reux court. Strand. where Pope occasionally
IN Russell street, Covent garden. where wits
and politicians met for over fifty years, and.
fourth there was Toms chophouse, the
north side OF High Holborn. which was estab-
lishea in 1901, and is now one Of several
houses being danelishsA
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
WARLIKE SCENE.
A Squatter "Army" Invades Tract of
Made Land in Chicago and
Shooting Occurs.

Chicago, May 2s.-Chicago was in
vaded at one a. m. Saturday by the
army Of a hostile state, numbering 13
men-the District of Lake Michigan"
The invasion ended in farce comedy,
but came near TO being finished in
deadly earnest. The casualties include
one boy shot in the leg and one horse
killed. Five of the invaders were ar
rested, the balance being allowed to
escape. The trouble was precipitated
by Capt. George w. Streeter, squat
ter. who from time 10 time has created
much trouble and litigation by his eff
forts TO seize land along the shore of
Lake Michigan. The land which he
has for some time claimed to be the
District of Lake Michigan" consists
of made land on the shore of Lincoln
park, part of it including one of the
main park boulevards. Courts have de-
cided against the squatter again and
again, but he has been persistent in his
efforts to grab the property.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
BIG MINE AFIRE.
Many Men Overcome by Gas
-One Is Dead.

Houghton, Mich, May 2s.-Fire
broke out at the twentieth level in No.
2 shaft in the Hecla branch of the
Calumet d Hecla mine al seven o'clock
Sunday evening. The shaft was
promptly closed down, all the men
escaping, and force of men was sent
down in No. shaft adjoining to putty
up the doors TO prevent the fire from
spreading. One consisting of IL men
was almost overcome with the gas
from the burning timber and started
for the ladders in order TO escape One
man, VIII McRae, fell behind and had
to be abandoned. The men barely
crawled to the surface, where the en-
tire medical staff of the Calumet &
Hecla mine had been called TO their
assistance with oxygen apparatus.
After rescue party had gone down
twice after the missing man he was
brought up from the ninth level,
where he was found hanging on a lad
der. Efforts at restoration failed.
Five others of the party, Ben Saun-
ders, John Haun, Richard Martin,
Richard Richards and Simon Russell,
are now in the hospital. Russell is in
a precarious condition. The men are
leaving other parts of the mine be-
cause of gas.
IThe Calumet and Hecla mine is on the
Kewanee peninsula in northern Michigan
and was discovered in 1865 IL is said, by
pig roofing about in some old leaves In
hole. This was the first clew to the lost
copper mines told of In the legends of the
Indians. The development was slow at
first but was continuous, and in the course
Of time the magnitude of the deposits be-
came known. over S55, ,000, 900 has been paid
in dividends since then and the plant as IL
stands now, while the company is capital
lied for only $500, 0O0 is considered to be
worth $60,000,000. To bring the mines up TO
a paying stage of development 1000, 900
was spent. The company owns mines,
stamps, mills, smelters railroads, and, In
fact, several towns with a population of
not less than 10000 people dependent on the
mines for their living. The mine company
property covers hundreds of acres and the
shafts in some parts are the deepest in the
world Prof. AgassiZ made tests in the Cal
umet and Hecla pits for ascertaining by
comparison the heat of the interior of the
earth and the rate at which IL increased or
diminished. The last big fire in these mines
was in 1884, and for long period parts of
the working were abandoned until the fire
could be got under control1
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
MICHIGAN MAYORS.
They Discuss Interesting Topics at
the Meeting OF the Lengue of
Municfpalitles at Jackson.

Jackson, May 24.-The second an
nual meeting of the League of Michi-
gan Municipalities was in session here
Wednesday with some 100 delegates
in attendance. Representatives are
present from Adrian, Battle Creek,
Grand Rapids, Jackson, Kalamazoo,
Lansing. Owosso, Saginaw and Trav-
erse City The principal subject for
discussion at the afternoon session
was on the advantages of the days
work plan of doing municipal work
VS.. the contract system.
Mayor Moore, of Battle Creek, was
not convinced of the advantages of
the days work system on the large
jobs. Mayor Perry, of Grand Rapids,
thought that cities could do better
and cheaper work for themselves.
Contractors bid on basis of best
material and highest labor and then
skimped. Grand Rapids municipal
lighting plant supplied 472 electric
lights all night and every night in the
year at a cost of $50 each. He fa-
vored municipal ownership and con-
troll of water, fire and lighting sys-
TENS.
The delegates were almost unani-
nous in their Endorsement of Mayor
Perry's views, Mayor Watson, of
Owosso, alone dissenting. The only
weak feature of cities doing work on
their own account was in the liabil-
ity of political considerations 10
creep in and this difficulty was being
gradually overcome.
Mayor Stearns, of Adrian, read a
paper on the use and abuse of voting
machines. He favored their use, say
ing in spite of defects they were far
ahead of the Australian ballot. The
remainder of the afternoon session
was taken up in a discussion of the
various plans of building cement side
walks and the general conclusion
seemed TO be that some system where
by the cost was divided between the
city and property owners was prefer
able.
Mayor Maybury, of Detroit, was on
the evening programme to speak on
the subject Legislation for Cities"
He was not present and his place was
filled by Secretary Francis Hunter, of
Grand Rapids. He advocated the sub
mission of a constitutional amend
ment allowing cities under certain re-
strictions to frame their own chart
ers. He made motion that it is the
sense of the league that plank to
this effect should be inserted in the
platform of every Michigan political
party. Mayor Stearns, of Adrian. and
others opposed the motion, but it was
finally carried. The remainder of the
session was occupied with a discus
sion of various plans for the better
ment of country roads.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
MARQUETTE'S MEMORY.
1t Is to he HOnOred by Erection Of N
statue of the Great Explorer on
Island of Mackinac.

Chicago, May 26.-Ofiicers and trus-
tees of the Marquette Monument asso-
citation had their first meeting in Chi
cago Friday, coming from all over the
northwest. Among them were Frank
lin MacVeagh, president of the asso-
citation; eX-Gov Peck, of Milwaukee;
Peter White, of Marquette; Mayor
Maybury, of Detroit; Archbishop Ire
land, Bishop Davies, of Michigan, and
Edward o. Brown, of Chicago, the lat7
ter being the secretary. The associa-
tion has been incorporated under the
laws of Michigan, it's object being to
build a fitting national memorial to
Father Marquette, the great mission
airy priest and explorer. The Island
of Mackinac has been selected as the
most appropriate place, and the Mich
igan park commission has dedicated a
magnificent site for the monument.
The meeting Friday was well attend
ed and enthusiastic. The work of
raising by subscription the necessary
funds for the erection is to be imme-
diately entered upon. 1t is estimated
that the statute will cost $4,000.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
A GOOD PROPOSITION.
Senator Mcmillan Takes steps to Sc
cure an Agricultural station
on the Great Lakes.

Washington, ID. c., May Ex-senator
Mcmillan has introduced a bill for the
establishment of an agricultural sta
tion on the great lakes within the
borders of Michigan, to aid in diffus-
ing information concerning the fish
of the lakes, and TO conduct investiga-
tions into the life surrounding these
fish, so that there may be a scientific
basis for solution of the fisheries
problem of the lakes. The station is
to be under the direction of the board
of regents of the University of Michi-
gan. which is empowered to appoint
a staff for the station, consisting Of a
director at $4,000 year. a supern-
tendent at $4,000 a year, and as occa-
sion may require such scientific as
sistants and other helpers as re-
quired. An appropriation of 10000
is carried in the bill.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
A HEAVY STORM.
Lightning Causes Destruction mt Sew
eraI Points-One Man Is
Killed.

Detroit, May 2s. - y heavy storm
prevailed throughout Michigan Sun
day. At Ludington during a terrific
life-saving station was struck by light
ming. Surfman Robinson was severely
shocked and nearly all his clothes were
torn from his body by the lightning.
At Coral a wagon seat was struck by
lightning and set on fire. The flames
spread to two adjacent buildings and
they were totally destroyed. j. S.
Newell's residence was also struck by
lightning and burned to the ground.
At Flint James Lund was struck by
lightning and killed.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Bogus Census Enumerators.

Niles, May 26.-Bogus enumerators
are beginning operations. Their
scheme is TO call and claim TO be
Uncle Sans enumerators and ask the
usual questions concerning members
of the family. After the desired in
formation has been written down the
farmer or otherwise is asked to sign
the report If this is done, it isn't
many days before the information
comes that there is promissory note
bearing such and such a signature at
the bank, and the buncoed men have
to pay.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Buying Up Cheese Factories.

Pennington, May "a. - Fred NJ.
Warner, of Pennington, is not only
successfully mixing business and poll
tics, but is fast securing corner on
igan. In addition to his factories at
Pennington, Franklin and Novi, he
has recently purchased the Spring
Brook factory from NJ. b. Armstrong
and the combined output of the fac
tories is now running over 500 boxes
per week, requiring over 20O 900
hounds of milk
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
WORK DONE IN CONGRESS
Measures of Importance Passed and
Others Are Discussed by the
National Assembly.
SUMMARY OF THE DAILY PROCEEDINGS.
senate Passes the Post ONCE Appro-
priation Biii and Agrees az Confer
ence Reports-The House Adopts
Resolution for Final Adjourn
ment ON June q.

Washington, May 23-In the senate
yesterday Senator Spooner (Wis.)
spoke in favor of his bill providing
that upon suppression of the insurrec-
ton the government of the Philip
pines shall devolve upon the president
until such time as congress shall di-
rect The credentials of w. A. Clark,
of Montana. were presented and laid
on the table.
Washington, May PA resolution
to investigate affairs in Cuba was dis
cussed in the senate yesterday, but no
action was taken. The Philippine bill
was taken up and an amendment of
fered granting to the residents of the
islands all privileges extended by the
constitution.
Washington, May 25.-The time in
the senate yesterday was devoted 10
debate on the nations duty toward
its new island possessions, Messrs.
Spooner, Allen and Bacon leading in
the discussion.
Washington, May 26.-In the senate
yesterday the credentials of Martin
Maginnis as senator from Montana
were presented and tabled. The Phil
ippine bill was further discussed and
the sundry civil appropriation bill,
which carries S65,s12,930, was consid-
cred.
Washington, May 2s.-A resolution
was agreed to in the senate on Satur-
day for an investigation by the COM
mittee on Cuban affairs of the Cuban
postal and other Irregularities.
House.
Washington, May 23.-The house de-
voted the entire time yesterday to the
Alaskan civil government bill.
Washington, May 24.-In the house
yesterday a resolution for final adj
journment on June was adopted. The
situation in Cuba was discussed and
bill passed for the eXtradition of
Charles f. w. Neeley, charged with
fraud. The anti-canteen bill was ia
vorably reported.
Washington, May 25.-The Alaska
civil government bill was further con-
sidered in the house yesterday and
the conference report on the Indian
appropriation bill was adopted.
Washington, May 26.-In the house
yesterday the Alaskan civil govern
ment bill was further discussed and
private pension bills were passed.
Washington, May rs. - Considera'-
tion of the Alaska civil government
bill was practically completed in the
house on Saturday. a resolution call
ing upon the secretary of war to report
in detail the payments made and to
whom from the revenue of Cuba and
Porto Rico was adopted.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
shot I'm Cbnttanoopa.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 26.-Charles
Henry, of Blissfeld, Mich, was shot
and seriously wounded by c. Il. Dalby,
who is connected with the railway
mail service and is adjutant of the
First battalion Tennessee national
guard. At is said the shooting result
ed from a domestic difficulty. Both
were arrested. Henry will recover.
The shooting occurred on a porch of
the Dalby residence in an aristocratic
portion of MacCallie avenue.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Died In Mexico.

Grand Rapids, May 24-Lawrence P.
Eddy, who left this city about year
ago, leaving $4,000 in debts, died in
the City of Mexico on May 9. The
whole American colony attended the
funeral His body was sent to Geneva,
n. Y, for burial. The debts consisted
of trusts placed in his hands. He paid
the interest regularly, but lived off
the principal. He sang in all the
choirs of the city at different times,
and cut a wide swath in Mexico.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Not for Retaliation.

Detroit, May 25.-The News says
Gen. Russell a. Alger has sold the last
of his Ontario timber limits, 10S
square miles, on the north shore of
Lake Huron, to a company at Rem
frew. Ont, for $150,000. The Canadian
dispatch says this is supposed to be
due to a threat of retaliation from
Michigan against the Ontario law pro-
hibiting the export of logs cut on the
crown lands there, but Gen. Alger
laughs at the idea.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Fireman Badly Hurt.

Gaylord, Mimi, May 25.-Two log
trains collided head on between Bag
ley and Gaylord. Fireman Herman
Densing, of West Bay City, had
his leg cut off above the knee, and
will PROBABLY die. The locomotives
were smashed and several cars thrown
from the track. The accident was
caused by the inability of the en-
gineers to see ahead owing to smoke
and dust.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Captured by Filipinos.

Grand Rapids, May 25.-A letter re-
ceived from the Philippines announces
that John Fetz, of this city, a member
of the Forty-frst volunteer infantry,
was captured with three comrades by
the Filipinos while scouting in the
mountains above San Fernando. Three
other comrades were killed i'm an am
bush prepared by the insurgents.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Fruit Prospec,s Good.

Willow, May 26. The prospects for
one of the most abundant fruit crops
throughout this section of Wayne
county are most favorable. Other
crops are in fair condition, with the
exception of wheat, which will average
about one-third of crop
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
business Blocks burned.

Apalachicola, Fla, May 2s.-Fire de-
stroyed six blocks of business houses
and many private residences. The fire
originated in the residence of Mrs.
Broughton. 1t leaped over to the
Methodist church, which was de-
stroyed, and from there spread over
the business portion of the town. In
less than three hours six blocks were
consumed. The loss is $500. 900.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
pIovx HANK yauIt Omen

Winona, Mimi, May 26.-The vault
of the Bank of Dover. an adjacent
town, was blown open by burglars and
$4,000 taken, $500 of which was in
silver. Robbery was not discovered
until morning. and the burglars made
GOOD their escape.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Socks a purdou

Grand Haven, May 24.-The state
pardon board meets here June s TO
consider the application of George
Chesbro for a pardon. He was sent
up for life from this county five years
ago for the murder of his grand
mother
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Turkey Startled.

Constantinople, May 24.-The Unit
ed States legation has startled Tur-
KEY with a new demand for imme-
date payment of the indemnity
claims. A crisis is believed TO be at
hand
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
To Have Free Delivery.

Charlotte, May 25. - The local post
master has received notice that Char
lotte will have free mail delivery, be-
ginning October 1, next year. Three
carriers will be employed.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
sad Anniyersary. A

Niles, May "a. = Henry Pruyn, aged
II years, died at his home on the north
shore of Barren lake Tuesday. 1t was
the fiftieth wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pruyn and the children
had gathered to celebrate the event.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
nauIs Robbed.

Richmond, Va, May 25.-The PENN
sula bank, at Williamsburg, was en-
tered by robbers early Thursday morn
ing, the safe blown open and about S1O,-
900 in money taken. There is no clew
10 the robbers.
The true northerner., 1900-05-30
Five Men Killed.

Covington, Tenn, May 25.-Thurs-
day, ten miles west of here, a boiler
at McFerrin's sawmill exploded, kill
ing FIVE men and completely wrecking
the plant.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
THE ELECTION IN MAINE.
Returns show IA Republican Plurality
In the state of About
$4,000.

Portland, Me, Sept. 1.-THE repnb-
leans elected their state ticket Mon.
day by plurality over the democratic
candidates of over $4,000. The vote was
almost as large as four years ago, and
the returns up TO 1880 p. m, compared
with 1896, showed republican losses OF
about ten per cent. and a democratic
gain of about IS per cent. The result
must be in a great measure gratifying
TO both parties. To the republicans
because they polled almost as large a
vote as in 1896, and TO the democrats
because Of the heavy gains over that
year.
Congressman Amos L. Allen, Charles
i. Littlefield, Edwin c. Burleigh and
Charles Boutelle are reelected by ma.
iorities ranging from 5000 TO 10000
In all but one of the IS counties the
republicans elected their county tick
cts. The legislature is about the same
as at present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Attempt to Assassinate Rhea.

Bowling Green, Ky, Sept. lit is
stated an effort was made near Morgan
town o assassinate Congressman Rhea
the democratic candidate for reelec
ton. Rhea spoke there and was very
bitter against Taylor, Whitaker and
Others. This incensed some of the peo
pie. 1t is said that parties were formed
and they guarded the roads leading
from Morgantown to this city. Stones
were thrown at Rhea. One struck his
driver. but Rhea escaped uninjured.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Sons of Veterans In Session.

Syracuse, y. Y, Sept. 1.-THE nine
teenth annual encampment of the Sons
of Veterans opened in this city Tues
day. Commander in Chief \. W. Jones,
who is also lietenant governor of Ohio
presided. \ representative of the city
government delivered the address, OF
welcome, and the response was by eX-
Gov. Frank ID. Jackson, Of Iowa. The
encampment then went into secret ses-
sion. The National Aid society, the
women's auxiliary 10 the Sons Of Vet
Grams, is holding its annual convention
here in connection with the encamp-
ment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
NOTHING NEW.
situation In Regard tn Miners DIM
cuIties and Probability Of strike
Remain the same.

indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 11.-At the
headquarters of the United Mine
Workers in this city il was stated that
there are no new phases to the inn
pending anthracite coal miners strike
John Mitchell, president, is still out OF
the city.
Wiikesbarre, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE eX
citement over the threatened strike OF
miners in Wyoming valley has entirely
ded out. The only murmur Of discon'
tent comes from Plymouth, where the
United Mine Workers organization ii
very strong.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
May Return More Indictments.

Frankfort. Ky. Sept. 1.-THE fal
term of the circuit court began here
Monday. The grand jury as a result
of developments in the trial Of Calet
Powers, is expected TO return addition
al indictments in the Goebel killing
The city is full OF witnesses who are
10 testify in the case Of James How
ard, who is charged with being the
man who fired the shot. Efforts are
being made for bail for others indicted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-14
Maine Election Returns.

Lewiston, Me, Sept. u.-Returns
from $50 towns and plantations out Of
5l2 in the state, give Hill (rep.), 55,524,
and Lord (dem.), 3o,252. Same places
four years ago gave Powers (rep), GO,
574, and Frank (dem.). 24,7s4. This
shows a republican loss of nine per
cent. and a democratic gain of IS per
cent. On this basis it is estimated that
the republican plurality this year will
be about 33.5OO.