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New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
IOWA REPUBLICAN, TICKET.
STATE CONVENTIONS HARMONIOUS PRO
CEEDINGs-TRIBUTE To MINIS
TER CONGER

Des Moines Iowa. Aug. The Republicans of
Iowa nominated the following State ticket to-day:
For Secretary OF state-w. B. MARTIN. oc Greenfield
For Auditor-F. F. MERRIAM OF Manchester
For Treasurer-G. s. GILBERTSoN Of Forest CITY
For Attorney-General-C. W. AfULLAAN OF Waterloo
Iowa CITY Wv e'D' N'O' 1'1AiN mcLAIN' OF
For Railway cOmnibsioner-D J. Palmer. Of Washing
Of csgna b 0 F6E q bsS ISD! BALD
The above is the ticket nominated TODAY NV +ba
Republican State Convention. in one of the most
interesting sessions in the history of the party in
Iowa. The new Auditorium was packed almost TO
sunocation with delegates and visitors but the pro
ceed1ngs were orderly and the work of the con-
vention went off smoothly and without q hitch
notwithstanding the warm contests for the various
offices. This evening the convention adjourned
having completed its business in eight hours
At II a m. the convention was called to order
by State Chairman H, o. Weaver. He spoke briefly
introducing w. L. Roach. OF Muscatine as tenn
porary chairman. Chairman Roach spoke at length
campaign issues and heartily applauded
Committees then appointed and q recess wa g
taken.
State Senator Trewin assumed the chair as per-
manent presiding officer when the convention re-
sumed business. The Resolutions Committee not
being ready TO report. nominations were proceeded
with, and W. B. Martin was chosen the third
ballot for Secretary of State. State Auditor Mer-
rlam renominated by acclamation.
The ballot for State Treasurer resulted in a two
thirds majority for Gilbertson. Palmer was renom-
mated for Railway Commissioner by acclamatfon
and Mullan chosen the second ballot for
Attorney-GeneraL
Then came the fight Of the convention over the
nomination for Supreme Judge. Four ballots were
taken, resulting in the nomination of Emln Nc
Claim, chancellor Of the law department in the
State University at Iowa City. Congressman Hedge
read the platform. which unanimously adopt
ed 1t Endorsed the National and State administra-
lions deplored the death of Senator Gear as a loss
10 the State and Nation. and concludes
In the remote East, among a strange and alien
dVyin IT
Conger. citizen of Iowa. is now representing not
only the honor OF his country but the dignity and
neighbors of whatever faith, earnestly pray
safety and immediate succor OF him and of his
family and that the day may come speedily when
In mis- own home, he may receive the assurances of
their constant sympathy and their ever increasing
intereet and regard.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
CUMBERLAND COAL STRIKE OVER.
MINERS ALL RESUME woRK-THE MOB is DIS
PERsED.

Cumberland. Nd, Aug 1.-The strike Of the
miners of Georges Creek. in operation since ApriI
was broken to-day, work being resumed by miners
of every company. The number of men reported
at work was as follows: American Coal Company.
200; Homecoming Coal Company, A.; Georges creek
Coal and Iron Company 125; Maryland Coal Com
pany. l75; New Central Coal Company g. and
Consolidation Coal Company. 500, At all the mines
the force is being increased every hour
Sheriff Martin and deputies dispersed a mob ar
one point on the Barton side of the jackson Mine
TWO and one-haif miles from Homecoming. and
horses that were stopped by the strikers have been
taken into the mine The Sheriff with reinforce
ments, has gone to the other side Of the mine 10
disperse large crowd interfering with men +be~-
who wish TO go 10 work
National Organizer William Warner Of Carnegie
Penn. the strike leader is on trial in court here
charged with criminal libel His assistant organ
lzer Inonlas Haggerty, is detained here as a wit
ness The strikers are thus without leaders Had
warner been on the ground. some think he could
nave stopped work. Over 81 100000 has been LOST 10
the region In wages since the strike began.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
HIS EYES FIXED on THE FUTURE

r. A Widenmann Of Manuel o~e Of the members
of the limited partnership concern 2hch is deter
mined 10 have third ticket. feeling bad because
Erving Winslow. Of Boston likened an alliance be-
tween the Osborne-chapmanK Klein third ticket peo-
pie and the all wool ant-imperalists 70 an alliance
between the Atlantic Ocean and teacup.
Mr. Widenmann seems to think that even II the
NewYork antis small their superior moral and
mental exceler.e = makes up for lack OF size
But" says Mr.. Widenmann of Manuel I'VE
shall not be in the least discouraged. We will for
mulate our platform and nominate candidates
We will make the beginning that is essential, fixing
eyes upon great future development which
may be distant. but which. believe. is sure"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
THE REPORT DIsCREDtrED HERE

The offices OF the Maritime Canal Company. at
No 81 Broad-st.. in this city. yesterday in
charge of clerk, who referred inquiries as TO the
truth OF the report Of the seizure 20 Alexander T.
Mason, counsel 10 the company. Mr. Mason how
ever, said he knew nothing about the reported
action OF the Ntcaraguan Government and suggest
ed that probably the only person in position 20
speak about the matter Hiram HItchcocI<
president OF the company.
Mr.. Hitchcock, however said last night that he
had received confirmation OF the pubIIshed dis
patch and was disincned to believe il
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
TUG TO SAIL TO SAN FRANCISCO

The ocean going tug L. Luckenback will start to-
day or tomorrow for San Francisco, She Is one of
the few big towboats that have no fears OF the
long voyage TO the Pacific by way of the Straits of
Magellan The Luckenback which was owned by
Lewis Luckenbach. of this city, recently sold
II Is said, 70 Claus Spreckels. The Luckenback is
powerful and stanch, and Captain Mckay. her
commander, believes there Is not the slightest risk
In The trip which will take about ffty-hve DAYS
The boat Is now lying In the Erie Basin awaiting
sailing orders. She is 1SS feet long and OF 200
tons burden.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02

lieved him. Then came D. ]. Campau with grip
ful OF ranbows. He held the seat down Tor DAY
or two and that he has gone ex-governor
Stone has taken his place AS matter or iact'
the National leaders got correct idea or the TORN
up condition OF things in this STATE when , Gro6er 6
and fIHl had their battle at the Kansas CITY Con
vention and 1t was decided three weeks ago 6y
Senator Jones and william J Bryan that IL WoqId
he 10 have a least member OF the Na-
tonAl Committee. in addition 70 the Ne%ri & 4hn 4Ea
member in New-York all the time, 20 keep the
machine within bounds. Ex-Governor stone wll
1emain in the East two three weeks, and When
ne goes away bis place on the satety NaINs VIII US
taken by some else
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
STEEL HOOP PRICES CUT.
INDEPENDENT BAR IRON MILLS SAID TO HAVE
SIGNED AMALGAMATED SCALE.


c. H Guthrie. president of the American Steel
Hoop Company. seen yesterday in reference
TO the report that his company had made a reduc-
ton of 50 cents a hundred pounds in the price OF
steel bars. He said:
We have not reduced prices 10 anything like
the extent reported. II is true that made a cit
in order meet competition. but from All that
can gather competitors are selling their wares
on the same basis
According TO Pittshurg reports. nearly all the
Independent bar iron mills in the country have
signed the Amaigamated Association wage scale
and are reported TO be running on full time II
this be true the independent mills getting all
the business, while the union companies continue
discussing the wage question. II is understood
that the Independent mills signed the Amaigamated
scale on condition that any concessions made 70
the union companies would also he granted TO
them.
The representative OF an important steel firm
said yesterday that the National Steel Company
had secured a contract for the export OF thirty
thousand tons of steel for Europe II II is true
that such contract has been made Il will GO far
10 strengthen the steel situation here.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
PACIFIC COAST GOLD DEPOSITS

The first payments account OF Pacific Coast
gold deposits to be transferred this city by
OF checks drawn by the superintendent OF the
mint at San Francisco were made yesterday BY the
local SubTTeasury In two items aggregating $24sO0
Sub.Treasnry officials have been expecting the
drafts daily. as $50 COO stands 10 the credit
OF the account created by the recent Treasury or
der. The transaction helped 10 Increase the Sub
Treasury's debit balance the Clearing House.
which Yesterday reached Sl.SS4 26O.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
NEw-HAMPsHIRE DEMOCRATIC coNvEN.
TON

Concord, n H, Aug. 1.-The Democratic State
Convention, which assembled here to-day called
out the smallest attendance Of delegates known in
the history Of the party. Out OF more than seven
hundred delegates entitled TO sit in the convention
the Committee on Credentials reported AS present
mated Governor ' '-s ''0-ii'-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
THE LATE GAR 4 BIT HCFFE
THOMAS 3 REED HITS EX-NINIsrER sASSsi'

THOMAS 3 REED HITS EX-NINIsrER sAHSA4-
RAP
Boston, Aug Thomas 3. Reed. who "as
this city to-day on his way 70 Maine. FslasSc !,
give the slightest intimation as 70 whether as -
or will not make speech IN the coming eaHis.-S -.
for the Republican ticket. In reply 70 the -
question whether or not he iatended 70 H~A
speech In Maine Mr.. Reed said; -.
Wei. now. I amt a-going TO say anything 49,
that ,--v,ts
When told that dispatches from Ne"Nil Nls,s
credit eX-AIniSter Barrett with assuIl.s, s,hs e.
Hanna that he (ReeGl Intends 20 speak TO- e-r -
puhNcans In Maine about August u NJ
asked.
Who IS this BaTrettP -. .. xas
Why. John Barrett. eS-Minister 70 SlAin'
the reply. .s.. sNc
body can speak for me. I VIII 90 al IIto IIo s5isd-
for myself that Is necessary and theh ~ for
am too busy a man.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
HAS TO SIT ON THE SAFETY VALVE.
DUTY OF A NONRESIDENT NATIONAL COM
MITrEEMAN IN CONNECTION WITH
THE DEMOCRATIC MACHINE.

The National Democratic Committee is just now
doing much the old time Mississippi River
steamboat captains used to do. II is keeping one
of its members sitting On the safety valve OF the
Te-accrst ttc machine boiler in this State. Chairman
JcEes has been fearful from the beginning that
rne ping steam from the overworked and over
wrought Hill-croker machine. badly out Of re-
Zair At present might be heard too plainly If al
i3V-ed 70 "sizzle" to the utmost. and he con
ceIved the idea Of having one Of the National Com
mItteernen In New-York all the time 10 sit on the
safety valve. First came Ex-Governor Stone of
Missouri cool. tactful man. guaranteed to retain
his poise with the steam at pressure OF two hun
cred pounds 10 the square inch even with rosin
and pine for fuel. Chairman Jones next and
sst on the valve for a while. and before he went
away Colonel James Guffey, Of Pennsylvania, re-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
GRAIN FIGURES DISTRIBUTION

NE"-foRk QUOTATIONS SUBSTITUTED FOR
THOSE OF THE CHICAGO BOARD.
The Western Union and the Postal TsIerrs,b
companies Yesterday substituted the grain ouo+s-
tions OF the New-York Produce Exchange for tbosa
OF the Chicago Board OF Trade on their tickArs A.
result, artitrage in grain between New-York ana
Chicago was practically at a standstiu Both chit
cago and New-York uckers registered only the
quotations Of the Produce Exchange. but at inter
walls Of five minutes Chicago prices were received
over private wsCes by houses having CHICAGO cor
respondents. Wern1ngs. however We're received 20
the effect that If the New,York offices gave out
these prices the firms doing would he iisci1
lined by the Board or Trade As a resuIf ~ ~
situation quotations huctuared only I. To = ~
cent Arbitrage business was reduced n n rctrj
- - -'''''-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02
SENATOR HIGGINS RENoM1NArED

Jamestown. N. Y. Aug. 1.-The Republican SEN
atortal convention for the Lth District to-day re-
nominated Senator Frank ". Higgins by acclanna-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-02

August was the date set for the assembling OF
the Nicaraguan Congress in regular session One
subject to come up the confirming of the de-
clson OF the courts and the official declaration Of
the Minister Of Public Works that the time had
expired that was granted TO the Maritime Canal
Company Of Nicaragua whose headquarters are In
Newly ork, in which to construct al interoceanic
snip canal across Nicaragua, and that the conces-
sion TO that company therefore null and void
1t is probable that the seizure OF the company's
property has been made in conformity with the
decision and declaration just mentioned possibly
reinforced by Congress action
The Ncaraguan Congress at the session begun
to-day s expected to take action with reference 10
the acquisition by the Government OF the United
States OF a belt of territory ten or fifteen miles
wide across Nicaragua, embracing the approved
route on which TO construct an interoceanic shin
canal This Congress may also intimate its desire
to have the canal fortified not in the event
that the Government Of the United States an
Proaches the Government Of Nicaragua on the con-
Structon OF the canal by the United States
The Congress will also be called upon 70 fndorss
the nomination Of President Zelaya for a third
term and the modification of the constitution OF
the country that he may again become HIS ovn
successor in that office
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
A Wonderful discovery.

Not only cures, but'it keeps we'll. Is
sold by an organized company of re-
.sponsible business men and has the en-
dorsement of. tho asands of Clergymen
and noted people throughout the coun-
try. We speak of that wonderful In
strument, Electropoise, and ask your
careful examination into the cures it
has wrought. Col. A P. Nunally, of
the Inter-Ocean, Chicago, writes:
NEARLY three years experience with
Electropoise only confirms the truth of
your claims. I say to my friends that
this instrument is a most wonderful in
%vention. and I would not part with
mine if I could not get another" Send
address for our book giving letters
from people who have been cured by
3 -Four tn Avenue, Louisville, KY.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
HAPPY FAMILY REUNION.

A very enjoyable affair took
place at the home of Mr.. Richard
Elmore's, one mile from Seven
Springs, on the 26,h of July. An
elegant barbecue dinner was
served. presided over by Mr.. Ell
more and his aged wife, who for
many years have passed hand in
hsnd thro' sunshine and sorrow.
There were present their children
and grandchildren, the grand
children present numbering 81,
besides quite a number of distant
relatives and friends. A more
sumptuous aud inviting dinner
your correspondent has not had
the pleasure Of attending in quite
a while; we'll, in fact, it was the
best dinner we have been present
at during the campaign. There
was plenty to eat and to spare, and
not a Republican nor a Populist
being present, the whole party,
numbering about seventy-five, be-
ing Democrats, therefore we par
ticipated in a pure Democratic
dinner and happy family reunion
all in one.
May these two aged people live
many more years in their ancient
and happy home to gladden. and
cheer the bearts of those around
and about them. j. r.. M.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
GOING TO WASHINGTON.
Fourteen Hundred Cuban School
marms Will Meet he Presi-
daut.

Washington, August 6.-The
delegation of Cuban school teach
r now receiving a course of in
struction in English branches at
Harvard University, Cambridge,
Mass, will visit this city on the
18th instant, for the purpose OF
paying their personal respects to
the President of the United
States and to inspect public in
stitutions and attractions of the
national capital.
The school teachers, number
ing about fourteen hundred, will
ar i've here in the morning and
leave in the evening for New
York, where they will board army
transports in waiting to take
them back to Cuba.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
INDIAN SPRINGS
Township Sunday -ehool Convention

Township Sunday @ehOol Convention.
The Sunday School convention
held at Seven SprinQs On Satur-
day last, was a decided success in
every particular. While the at
tendance was not as large as was
anticipated, there was a good as
semblaee present and all enjoyed
the proceedings of the day very
much.
Tue programme varied some-
what, on account of the absence of
several participants, from that
published, and the address of
welcome was delivered by a Miss
Cox. The exercises were we'll ex-
ecuted, but those Of the little folks
in the afternoon deserve special
mention, showing that their teach
ers are up-to-date with the Sum
day School work, and the day
was spent pleasantly and proftably
to all present. as the township S.
S. conventions are doing much
good in the community.
The following officials were ap-
pointed for the ensuing year:
President r. P. Raiford.
Secretary-G. Ct. Quinn.
Executive Committee-John
Holmes. j. g.. Summerlin, Chars
ley Edwards.
B. B. r.
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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09

Entire Democratic State Ticket
Elected by Overwhelming
MaiOrities.

Birmingham, Ala, August g.
A general State election for State
and county officers and for mem
bers of the General Assembly
was held in Alabama to-day, and
a large majority was returned for
the Democratic ticket, headed by
William J. Sanford, of Il coun-
ty, who will be inaugurated as
Governor on December 1.
The Republicans ,Populists and
Prohibitionists have tickets in
the field, but returns SO far indi
cate victory for the Democrats by
an overwhelming majority.
The Populists and Republicans
will together possibly have IL of
the 1873 members of the Legisla-
ture, a loss of about SO per cent.
The Democrats have elected
county officers in several counties
which heretofore have been Pop
ulistic. General apathy marked
the election and a light vote was
cast.
The only issue was the ques-
tion of holding a constitutional
convention which will eliminate
the negro.
The Legislature, which meets
in December, will elect Senator
Morgan TO succeed himself.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
TIE sTHTE-
Normal and Industrial College

OF NORTH CAROL1nA
offers to young women thorough liter.
airy, classical, scientific and industrial
education and special pedagogical
training. Annual expenses $92 to $132;
for non residents, 1852. Faculty OF 80
mem bers. More than 400 regular stu
dents. Has matriculated about 1000
students. representing every county in
the State except me-. Practice and
Observation School of about $50 pupils.
secure board in dormitories, all free
tuition applications should be made
before August 1 Correspondence in
vited from those desiring competent
trained teachers. For Catalogue and
other information address until August
18th PROF. J. Y. JOY NER.
CHAS. D. McIVER, Dean Of Colleg
Preside 1T. jy3daw4t
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
To The Public

h.
For four summers in succession, my
health has given way and caused me
much uneasiness. I am persuaded it's
best for ne to quit farming for a while
and try a different climate. l, there
fore, offer for sale the house and lot in
Goldsbore on which I now reside. My
farm near the asylum, two miles from
Goldsboro, containing 245 acres. This
farm is in a high statezef cultivation
and grows any kind of a crop well. My
ola place in Grantham's township, 10
miles from Goldsboro, containing 307
acres, This place grows all crops well,
but is especially adapted to the growth
of fine tobacco; three good tobacco
barns; good dwelling and all necessary
outbuildin gs. Terms easy.
I refer all persons who would like to
purchase to Mr.. J. F. Switzerland, who
will take pleasure IN making q sale for
me- Very truly,
J A. STEVENS.
G%oldsboro, N. G.. July 90, 1900.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1900-08-09
ANARCHISTS CAUSE RIOT
Serious Melee i'm Which MANY
Persons are Clubbed and
Bruised

Persons are CIuDbed and
Bruised
Chicago, August 5.-An An
arcuist riot occurred this after
noon at the corner of Twelfth
and Halstead streets, in which
twenty-five people were bruised
in a struggle with forty>fve po-
lice, summoned TO quell the dis
turbance.
! Five persons were arrested,
among them being Mrs. Lucy
Parsons, widow of Albert Z.
Parsons, who was executed on
November IL, 1887, in Chicago,
for aiding and abetting the bomb
throwing in the Raymarket riot.
She was charged with disorder
ly conduct, obstructing the street
and resisting an officer. Her bail
was fixed at $1.OO.
| A mass meeting had been
called at Wastside Turner Hall,
at which speeches were to be
made by Mrs. Parsons and 9TH
ers on the topic "The Execution
of the King of Italy"
The cali concluded: "Workmen
come in crowds and show that
the feeling Of brotherhood is
strong among you."
Mrs. Parsons was on her way
to the hall, when, feeling i'll from
intense heat, she stepped Tito a
shaded doorway to rest. Soon a
a crowd formed and a police Of
fcer, pushing through the
thropg, eaugh; a glimpse of
Mrs. Parsons. Thinking she was
+! making an Anarchistic speech,
he endeavored to dispense the
crowd. His efforts were in valn
and the officer sent in a call for
reinforcements. Additional of.
hcers arrived and Immediately a
general fight was precipltated.
Fists and clubs were used, and
the officers, finding themselves
being worsted, sent in a general
riot call.
The number Of police was in
creased to forty-fve and they
rushed into the throng. Mrs.Par
sons was se1z ed. It is claimed she
resisted arrest, and her ascot
ate fought for her. Bricks were
thrown, clubs we're welded, and
a fierce struggle ensued before
the crowd was foally dispersed.
A number IF children in the
crowd rare knocked down in the
melee and trampled upon, but
none were ir jlred seriously. In
all twenty i've persons were
badly beaten and bruised.
Af5er the ARRAY numerous
small cards were found on the
street and in the vicinity contain
ing two verses Of poetry urging
the w~oringman TO be free. to
throw off the yoke Of bondage
and fight for liberty and to lay
down their lives if necessary to
overthrow the governments AM
attain freedom. The card bore
the heading: "Workingmen
Emancipate Yourselves"
A large quantity of literature
advocating Anarchy and a book
containing the names and ads
dresses of several hundred Ans
archist sympathizers were ses
cured by the police.
r~oH ~ hrrcon oypod In Ql min