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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
The Democrats and Populists in
Sixth District Agree.
Both Candidates For Congress
to Withdraw.
NEW MAN TOBE CHOSEN
May Be Z. b. Turner of Jewell
County.
Agreement Reached at Confer
ence at Fort Scott.

The fusion mud6le in the Sixth con-
gressional district will soon be adjusted
and there will be but one candidate for
congress opposed to the Republicans in
that district.
This was determined upon at Fort
Scott. After complete and harmonious
fusion in state matters had been ac-
complished a conference of Tully Scott,
the Democratic candidate, and his
friends and ]. B. Dykes, Populist candi-
date and his friends was called With
them were the Democratic and Populist
state leaders.
Mr.. Scott expressed his willingness to
withdraw from the contest but insisted
that if he did SO DR.. Dykes, the Populist
nominee, should do the same.
The friends of DR.. Dykes demurred
but insisted that they were anxious to
have the difficulty which resulted in q
schism in the fusion forces patched up.
1t was finally decided that the details
of the arrangement should be left to the
committees of the two parties and the
result will be announced within two
weeks.
There is disposition to find a new
man to enter the race and by this means
alleviate all the soreness that would ex-
ist if either Tully Scott or DR.. Dykes re-
mained upon the track.
r. B. Turner of Mankato may be the
compromise candidate. Mr. Turner told
the Democratic state convention that he
is a Democrat and he told the Populist
convention that he is a Populist, Silver
Republican and Democrat and the pro-
liability is that the reform forces will
conclude that the fusion elements are so
well blended in him that he will be just
the man to make the race.
Webb McNall is using his influence III
the interests of Turner and while both
Turner and McNall refused to discuss
the new fusion deal, both admitted that
there are negotiations underway which
will change the aspect of things in the
Sixth district. Mr. McNan said he was
satisfied that the candidate will be
new man.
Tully Scott was seen by a State Jour-
nal reporter after the conference at
Fort Scott. He said: 1.-The trouble in
the Sixth district will soon be thing of
the past
What is the basis for the new order
of things?'' he was asked.
Il can not tell" said he, ''but it will
be entirely satisfactory to all parties
concerned
''Will you withdraw from the racer"
Il can not tell you now but you may
say that there will be but one candidate
for congress opposed to the Republi-
cans in the Sixth district at the end of
two weeks. The reform forces will be
united in this fight and we are going to
win With such an excellent ticket as
has been named it would be deplor-
able that any local trouble should mar
the glory of such perfect and harmonious
fusion"
Chairman Frank Forrest of the Sixth
district POpulist committee said that he
was pleased with the result of the con-
ference but he refused to discuss the
terms for the settlement of the trouble
"Win DR.. Dykes withdrawn he was
asked.
Il can not say replied Mr. Forrest,
"but the trouble will be fixed up in an
entirely satisfactory manner"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
AFTER RATHBONE.
General Wood Takes Steps to Bring
Him to Trial

Washington, July 27.-''The secretary of
war does not issue orders to courts, re-
piled Secretary Root to the direct question
as to whether or not he had given orders
for the arrest of E. G. Rathbone, late
director of posts in Cuba He also added
that General Wood did not issue orders
to the courts of Cuba He then explained
that the Bristow report had been for
warded to General Wood by mail, but as
this could not reach him soon enough,
the main features of the report had been
already placed in his possession, and were
also in possession of the proper authorl-
ties in Cuba He said the proceeding on
the part of General Wood would be the
same as directions by the attorney gen
era1 to district attorney to proceed with
the prosecution of persons charged with
Bristow report would be made the basis
of the prosecution against the persons
who were charged with offenseS against
the postal laws
1t was learned later that General Wood
and Acting Director Fosnes of the Cuban
already toward bringing the case of ex-
Director General Rathbone to the atten-
ton of the judicial authorities of Cuba.
Secretary Roots attention was called to
alleged charges against Major Black of
the engineer department at Havana 1t
were made by General Wood. Secretary
Root said there was no foundation for
the statement but on the contrary Cen
eral Wood had spoken highly of the en-
eineer department in Havana The ex-
penditures by the engineer department, as
vestigated but nothing that would call
for any criticism had been found.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
JURY IS CHARGED.
Argument Begins in the Case Of
Alexander Jester.

st. Louis. Mo-, July PA special to
the Dispatch from New London,
Mo-, says that the court in the trial of
Alexander Jester, charged with the
murder of Gilbert w. Gates, today
charged the jury. The jury was in
Structed that it's members are the sole
judges of the evidence and credibility
of the witnesses; and that where a per-
son charged with crime breaks Jail and
Intentionally escapes from the officers
to avoid trial, such escape in the absence
of qualifying circumstances raises
presumption of guilt. The defense had
admitted that Jester broke out Of the
Mexico Jail.
The court further instructed the jury
that unless they believe and find from
the evidence in the case that Gilbert w.
Gates is dead and that he came to his
death through the criminal agency OF
some person and that that person IS the
defendant, and that the defendant muir
and by the means charged in some
count of the indictment, the jury should
acquit the defendant.
J. H. ROdes of Sedalia opened the
argument in the case for the state. He
was followed by Joseph S. McIntire of
Mexico for the defense. The next speak
er for the state will be Attorney J. w.
lowed by Ex-Governor Charles p. john
son of st. Louis for the state. and ]. o.
Allison of New London for the Defense
J. J. Rodes, prosecuting attorney OF
Monroe county, where the alleged crime
was committed, will follow Allison and
then p. H. Cullen of Mexico, chief coun-
sci for Jester, will close for the de-
fense W. s. Forrest of Chicago will
close the argument for the state next
Tuesday afternoon
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
ONLY KILLED
ONE WOMAN.
New Orleans MObs Are BecOm-
ing Less Active.
City Authorities Have Restored
a Semblance of Order.
MANY ARRESTS MADE.
Suspicious Characters Gathered
in by the Police.
Hundreds of Negroes Have Fled
From the City.

New Orleans, La, July 72.-The situ-
alton here this morning is much quieter,
and it is now believed that except for
some isolated disorders the authorities
have the lawless forces we'll in hand.
The night passed with comparative abb
sence from violence except for the
atrocious murder of Hannah Maybry,
an old negress, at her home at 1929
Rousseau street. A mob went to her
house this morning at 1 o'clock. osten-
sib1y to catch a couple of desperate
negroes who were said to reside there.
In the house were Hannah, her 62 year
old husband, a son and an infant child.
The mob broke into the house and shot
the woman, who died on her way to
the hospital. Her son claims that he
recognized two of the murderers, and
gave their names to the police.
There were disturbances reported this
morning from various parts of the city.
The special police have gathered in a
large number of characters on the
streets who were unable to give a sat
isfactory account of themselves and it
is thought that the effect of these ar
rests will be to gradually restore order.
The city has been full of rumors Of
the capture of Charles, the desperado
who slew Lamb and Day and wounded
Mora, but he has not yet been appre-
hended.
Mayor Capdeville remained in his Of
flee throughout the night, and said at
daybreak that the situation had very
much improved.
Several hundred negroes have left the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27

the men they can into China to CO.
operate with the allied forces in the for
ward movement.
There were no official advices from
any Chinese source over night, except a
short message from Lieutenant Stan
ford, the signal officer with General
nouncing that all was well with the
troops ~A
ADVANCE SOON TO BEGIN
London, July 27-The only information
regarding China that the parliamentary
secretary of the foreign Office, Mr.. VIII
liam st. John Broderick was able to i'm
part to the house of commons today was
that preparations for the advance on Pc
kin seemed to be approaching compile
tion.
GERMANY SENDS SOLDIERS.
Bremen Haven, July 27.-Part of the
German expeditionary force for China
sailed today on board three transports
Emperor William. who was accompanied
by two of his sons and the imperial
chancellor, Prince HOhenlohe, Witness
ed the embarkation of the expedition.
CONSUL GOODNOW SAYS PRI-
VATELY.
Minneapolis, Mimi, July 27.-Charles
GOodnOw has just received a letter
from his brother, Consul General John
GooGnow, at Shanghai. in which the
latter intirnates that the conditions are
even worse than has been indicated in
his official dispatches. He writes:
Chinese are leaving this city at the
rate of 1000 or 5000 day. The purpose
OF their going or their destination is
not known"
While he does not say so, Mr.. Good
now evidently believes that they are
being modified somewhere. Many of
those leaving, he says, have had close
relations with the Europeans, and if
their departure had been on account of
fear of war by the allies, some Of them,
he thinks, would certainly have made
their fears known to their white
friends The Europeans therefore have
organized a body of volunteers. and
have refused to admit any natives to it,
although several offered their services.
This illustrates the suspicion with which
all natives are regarded.
A number of Sikh policemen from the
English concession are included in the
ranks.
Mr. GoodnOw has given up his plans
for a trip home, and will remain at mis-
pest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
ORR WAS IN DIsFAvoR.
Amusing Incident at the Fort Scott
Convention.

When the contest among the Demo-
Gratis for associate justice was going on
this was prior to the conference COM
mittee's meetings-Ed Sapp of Galena
who sought the Office was distressed by
a report that Jim Orr was supporting
Sydney Hayden of Holton.
Sapp and Orr met in the hotel lobby.
Orr was the first to speak:
'.Sapp," he said. You have been tell
ing that I am for Hayden
Moo" said Sapp-
yes you did say it, said Orr
Don't try to fool me-"
Sapp then confessed that he had heard
something to that effect.
Now let me say" said Orr. loud
enough for dozen men to near IF I
hear any more of this kind of talk will
make a speech on the floor of the con-
vention favoring you for the place. 1
guess that will fix you"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
SENATOR HESsIN PROTESTS
Objects to Certificate of Nomination
Being Given to Mcknight.

John E. Hessin of Manhattan has filed
with the secretary of state a protest
against the issuance of a certificate of
nomination to C. w. Mcknight as the
nominee for senator IN the district COM
posed of Geary, Riley and Wabaunsee
Counties Mr. Hessin asks that the Ger
tifcate be issued to him, claiming that
Mcknight has not been regularly NOM
mated.
Mr.. Hessin, in his petition, sustains the
report from Junction City that the Nc
Knight forces refused a hearing to a con-
tested delegation from Wabaunsee county.
because they were Hessin's friends and
testees would have resulted in the nom
ination of Hessin.
This convention resulted in a. split, Hes
sin and McKnight both having been NOM
mated.
This is the first contest fled this year.
The secretary of state, attorney general
and state auditor the election board, will
hear the contest after Mr. Hessin returns
from two weeks trip to the mountains.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
REDUCED INCOME.
Causes for Reduction in County
Receipts.

The report of the county commission
ers for the fiscal year ending June 80,
19O0 shows large difference between
the receipts for that year and for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1899. For
1899 the receipts were $165,051-16 and for
1900 $10S, 1914, a difference of $50, 559. Y.
Part of the difference is caused by the
fact that in 1899 refunding bonds to the
amount of $50, 900 were issued and the
money used in paying warrants stamp
ed UNPAID for want of funds" The
Journal was informed yesterday by a
county official that the difference was
due to reduction in the assessed val
uations of county property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
HANNA DROPS IN.
National Chairman Makes His
Appearance at Headquarters.

New York, July Ex-senator Marcus A.
Hanna, chairman of the Republican ma
tional committee. reached the national
headquarters shortly after 10 o'clock to-
day. He was accompanied by Cornelius
N. Bliss, treasurer of the committee. Mr..
Hanna said he was much pleased with
the situation, but at present had little to
say for publication. After he is settled
he might be able to make some state
ment
Mr.. Hanna went into conference i'm
mediately with Cornelius n. Bliss, Joseph
ManleY and Frederick S. Gibbs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
ovERMYER MIsQUoTED.
Reply of the Topeka Democrat to W
F. Sapp.

In a dispatch from Fort Scott David
Overmyer was quoted as saying, in re-
SponSe to w. F. Sapp:
Il said so then and I say so now. We
had no representation then and we have
no representation now. We have not
been recognized"
What Mr.. Overnyer did say was this:
Il said so then and 1 say so now. Then
we had nothing. Now we have represen-
tation.'
The reference was made to the con-
troverSy with Mr.. Sapp who opposed the
adoption of the report of the conference
committee giving the Populists associate
Justice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
FRANCE CONCILIATORY.
Several Retired Generals Will be Re
instated to Ranks.

New York. July PA special to the
Times from Paris says:
1t is highly probable that several
generals who were put on the retired list
by ofrmer Minister of War DeGallifet
after the Dreyfus trial viii shortly be
reinstated in the army.
Generals DeNegrier and Zurlinden
will both probably receive command OF
army corps.
This further proof of the government
conciliatory policy would be favorably
received by public opinion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
Died at His Post.

Lexington. KY, July 27.-James r.
Clark. a postal clerk of Louisville, was
found dead on a mail car on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio train this morning 1t
is supposed he died from heart disease
He was a nephew of the late United
States Senator James Beck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
GOVERNOR TO COME HOME.
Returns From Colorado to Begin
Speaking Tour.

Governor Stanley will return to To-
peka tomorrow morning from his vaca-
ton trip in Colorado. The governor
will be here Monday, too, but there
after starts out on a speaking tour.
The governor speaks at Buflingame
next Tuesday; then goes to Dodge City
for a Woodmen's convention and -
turns to Hutchinson the following day
to address a reunion of Reno countys
old settlers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
Santa Fe Mortgages.

Santa Fe N NJ, July 27.-The Santa Fe
Railroad company has filed additional
mortgages in probate court here as in
struments of further assurances to secure
the payment of ss6, $50. 500 of 1Oo-year per
cent bonds held by the Union Trust com
pany of New York. The mortgages cover
seventeen specified railroad corporations
Iahorna- Colorado. New Mexico. Arizona
and California
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
OFFICIAL BUSINESS FIRST.
Webb McNall Goes to Toledo Before
Entering the Campaign.

Webb McNall will be one of the prin-
cipal speakers in the fusion campaign
and will be one of the first to be placed
in the field. Before going into the cam
paign Mr.. McNall will go to Toledo to
attend a meeting of the grand officers of
the A. o. u. w.
At the recent national meeting of this
organization Mr.. McNalI was elected to
one of the most important offices in the
national body and business of import
ance takes him to the meeting called for
in Toledo.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
Largest Wooden Boat.

West Bay City, Mich, July 27.-The
schooner Pretoria, the largest wooden
boat ever built, was launched at David
sons ship yard yesterday afternoon.
The Pretoria viii carry 5000 gross tons
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
American Jockeys Ahead.

Liverpool. July 27.-At the second days
racing of the Liverpool July meeting to-
day the Liverpool cup of 1900 sover-
eIgns, handicap for 8 year olds and
upwards, at one mile and three furlongs.
was Won by Skopos. with ]. Reiff in the
saddle kleon guided by Rigby, was
second, and Cutaway third. Nine horses
ran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-27
Weafher Indications-

Chicago, July 27.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Saturday; light
southerly winds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24

submit this technical proposition, TO-
wi. :"which was the legal committee
a, the date ofthe pominalioD!' And
Messrs. RansdeH and Holmes 10 agree
TINT If the State Central Committee
decided in favor.of the old committee.
Holmes was TO be the nominee, nnd II
il decided ~ favor Of The new commit
tee. r .nsdell to he The nominee.
MIR. Ransdell could not. occupying
the position he does. as the candidate
of the people agree to such a narrow
scbe me. Nor can his friends. IL Is
clear that these Holmes people are nos
willing for this matter to be dealt Win
in that fair and liberal manner that
will assure free and fair expression
of what The majority want. The prop
osition they propose precludes all ques-
tion as to whether SAID committee, be-
ing legal. acted with quorum OF NOT.
Now, if these people want fairness
they will join Mr.. Ransdell IL request
ing the State Central Committee 10
take charge of this question. IN sucn
manner that it can act intelligtntiy
and In accordance with the facts and
wishes of the people. and not as court
10 pass upon single legal technically
We regret that this matter IS still
unsettled; but the people should know
where the blame lies aud act accord
ingly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24
roWHoMIr MAY CONCERN

The impression having enormously
prevailed to the effect that would not
attend professionally any cases OF
small pox. deem it my duty, both To
myself and patrons, to announce that
L never made the statement. either
publicly or privately. that | would not
treat small pox. Nnw, at the earnest
and continued solicitation OF man,
friends l refrained from visiting iiencr-
ant transient and passing cases OF the
disease. for the purpose Of snbjecting
the families into whose homes | was
liable to be called any time. to no risk
or uneasiness. am always ready to
furnish my services to the citizenship
OF Lake Providence and vicinity. either
in this or other diseases. when called
upon. Having treated smallpox both
in hospital and private practice. per-
sonally enjoy absolute immunity.
F. r BERNARD.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24

of New Orleans authorizing the City OF
New Orleans to issue bonds. and providing
the means to pay the principal and interest
thereof. aud for other purposes cognate TO
the purposes of the special tax aforesaid Is
hereby ratified and approved specially IN
Guiding the therein reserved legislative
right 10 amend the same; and all provisions
of the present Constitution in conflict with
the provisions Of said act. and with this
amendment. are to that extent and Tor that
purpose only repealed"
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved, etc,
That on the official ballots, to be used at
said election. shall be placed the words,
For the City of New Orleans Public I'M
proyement Amendment and the words,
Against the City Of New Orleans Public
Improvement Amendment and each cleo
tor shall indicate. as provided in the gener.
al election laws OF the State which OF the
propositions, "for" or against" be votes
| for.
SIP HENRY.
| Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
X. III. SNYDER
Lieutenant Governor and President OF thu
Senate.
Approved August 18th. 1899.
MURPHY j. FOSTER.
| Governor OF the State OF Louisiana
A true copy
JOHN T. MICHEL.
Secretary of State. lfeb. o,-ion
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24
AMENDMENT 10 CoNs7IlU ION.
Act No. ~ S. B. No. 3-By Mr.. Cage.
JOINT RESOLUTION.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the State of Louisians relative
to ratiiying and carrying into effect
special tax levied in the City oil New
Orleans for certain public improve
ments and to establish therein pubiic
systems of sewerage and water. the
issuance of bonds therefor and the pro-
yiding ways and means to Pay the prin-
cipal and interest OF said bonds.
Section l. BE it resolved by the General
Assembly OF the State of louisiana TWO
thirds OF all the members elected to eacn
House concurring That the following
amendment to the Constitution OF the stare
be submitted to the electors of the State at
the next general election for represents
tives In the legislature. Ito be holden On the
Tuesday next following the third MONDAY
In April A d. 1900, to-wii:
Article L. The special tax for pubic
improvements, voted by the property tax
uayers of the City of New Orleans on june
8. isa9. and levied by the City Councii. oy
ordinance No 1881 approved June -
| 1903 is hereby ratified. and its vshdity
shall never be questioned. The special sc'
| adopted by the Legislature vt the specia
| Session held on August s, 1899. con stituline
| the Sewerage and Water Board Of the CNs
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24
Saturday, February "a, 1900.

FIHrh DIST, hEvEE EoRRp.
Regular meetings second Wednesday 9
In January, April July. and October, at
Delta. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24

Last week the Grand Lodge OF
Louisiana, Free and Accepted Ma
sons. convened 10 New Orleans IN
it's eighty.eigh,h grand communica
ton. Representatives of sixty-hve
lodges were in attendance. Char
tiers were granted to five new
lodges. Mr.. X. G.. Cage was elect
ed most worshipful grand master.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24

List of Grand and Petit Jurors drawn for
the criminal term of the It'll District Court
for the parish of East Carroll, to convene
on Moadny, March 9Th. 1900:
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J. s. GUENARD.
Clerk and ex-oficio Commissioner.
Lake Providence, La, Feb. 10. 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-02-24
Registration Notice.

For the purpose OF registering those who
wish to vote in the coming election In April
next, for Governor &C., will be at the fol-
lowing places:
Salem. Tuesday. March s.
Transatlantic. Wednesday, March Z.
Pamela. Thursday, March. Q.
Benton,s store, Friday, March. 10.
Atmv Office in the town OF Providence
up to the time required by law.
w. C. McRAE.
Registrar.
Lake Providence, La, Jan. /. 1900.