Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 21, Number 28, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 September 1899 — Page 2

CONFERENCE CLOSES. End of the Discussions on Trusts at Chicago. William J. Dryaa DeU*r an AfiAreas aatf'Aasraaeei His Flat* form—Mr. Csekras Makes Aaother Sveeeb. Chicago. Sept. 18.—CoL William Jennings Bryan demands the annihilation of trusts by act of congress or constitutional amendment, with federal and state intervention. His speech marked the final day of the conference on trusts at Central Music hall. In an eloquent address, lasting nearly two hours, the speaker attacked industrial combinations in unqualified terms, and was frequently interrupted with applause by an audience which thronged the hall. Col. Bryan’s address was the feature of the morning session. He was called for as soon as Chairman Howe called the convention to order at ten o'clock. After protesting against the enthronement of money and the debasement of man, he came out with an unqualified, flat-footed assertion that he favored any action or movement aimed to destroy trusts or combinations. Attacks Trnat Defense. Mr. Bryan took up specifically the socalled stock • arguments of trust promoters and presented arguments designed to refute every argument In behalf of Industrial combinations. He followed out the assertions against the control of the source of supply and the effect of the formation

„ WILLIAM J. BRYAN. Os trust upon employment, with special reference to the commercial travelers. Then he dwelt upon the relation of the tariff to the corporations, following that with a condemnation of (liscriminatlon by railways. In order to destroy trusts requires them to make open accounts and eliminate watered stock he recommended that congressional action be taken to wipe out trusts. He was Interrupted by an auditor who queried: "Would that be constitutional?" Would Change Conslltotlon. "I would have congress take such action Immediately,” replied Col. Itryan, "and If the supreme court declares auch a law unconstitutional I would have the constitution of the United States so amended that it would give congress the necessury authority.” The speaker then dwelt more at length upon the powers which should be reposed In the state and federal government to curb trusts and prevent the wuti*rlng of stock. He suggested that the state should have the right to create any prlvale corporation conductive to the welfare of the people, that It should have the right to prohibit any foreign corporation from doing business In the state. In other words, the people of the state should not only have the right to create corporations,-but they should be permitted to protect themselves from any outside corporation. To this declaration of. stales’ rights, Mr. Bryan said, Khould be added the power of congress to plac&such restrictions and limitations, even to,the point of prohibition, upon any corporation organized In one state, that wants to do business outside of the stale as may to congress seem necessary. Reference to the Income tax law was applauded as well us a passing reference to the* Philippine issue contained In the statement that "A government d< ri vi s Its rights from the consent of the governed.” Hot on Idea from lloga. "I was riding through lowa and I saw some hogs rooting In a field, and the first thought that came to me was. that those hogs were, destroying a great deal of value, and then my rpind ran back to the time when I lived upon a farm and when we had hogs. Then 1 thought of the way In which we used to prott-ct properly from the.hogs by putting rings In the noses of the hogs: and then the thought came to me why we did It—not to keep the hogs from getting fat —we were more Interested In their getting fat than they were: the sooner they got fat the sooner we killed them. The longer they were In getting fat the longer they lived: blit why did we put the ring In their noses? So that while they were getting fat they would not destroy more than they weri worth.” (Prolonged applause.) > Must Hrcogalsr llamnu Nature. “And then the thought onme to m<“ (laughter)—the thought caine to me that one of the great purposes of government was to put rings In the noses of hogs (Prolonged applause.) I don't mean to say anything offensive (applause), but w.p are a1! hoggish, in hours of temptation we ar< apt to trespass upon the rights of others. Primary Cause Is Money. "Let me repeat that the primary cause of moruoi>oly Is the love of money and the desire to secure the fruits of nion<\j>oly: but I believe that falling prices caused+y a rlKtncr dollar have contributed to this desire and Intensified it. because people with their plants, seeing the fail in prices and measuring the loss on Investments, have looked about for some means by which they could protect themselves from this loss, nnd they have Joined together In combinations to hold up prices In order to protect their Investments from a toss which would not have occurred but for the risi* In the valu*of dollars and the fall In the level of prices." (Applause.) Tb t speaker concluded with a strong appeal to human Impulse, comniuliu.- the "God-made man" with the "magnified man-made man.” The Flaal Session. The closing hours or the trust conference brought out the first suggestion of an open debate on the floor. There was not much of It, but. such as It was. It had n lively int< rest, William J. Bryan and W. jiourkeCoek ran coming Into mental collision The work of the conference had been practically completed. The last prepared paper had been read and the last set speech delivered. Kx-Gov. Luce, of Michigun, for the committee on resoluttonsriiad reported that the call for the conference gave It no authority to proclaim a platform, and the report had been accepted unanimously. Then Chairman Howe announced that ar. opportunity for free discussion would be given to all who wished to take advantage of It. Attorney General Smith, of Texas, and James D. Dill, of New York, liad spoken In answer to this invitation, when W. Dudley Foulke, of Indiana, was called on He took occasion to criticise the remedy for trust evils urged by Mr. Bryan In the morning, nd when ha had finished the Nebraskan

took the stage In reply. He took occasion to announce his platform, and It was regarded as important, inasmuch as It will probabljr be the anti-trust plank which he will urge for adoption by the next democratic national convention. Mr. Hryan’s Platform. Mr. Bryan stated his platform aa follotlra: "First, that the Btate should have the right to create whatever private corporations the people of that state think best, "Second, that the state has or should have the right to Impose such limitations upon an outside corporation as the people of the state may thjnk necessary for their own protection. "Third, that the federal government has or should have' the right to Impose such restrictions as congress may think necessary upon any corporation which does business outside of the state in which It la organized.” Mr. Bryan then went on to say he would have a commission appointed by the federal government to license such Interstate corporations after being satisfied their stock was not watered and that they were not formed to create a monopoly, and after provisions made for perfect publicity of their arCcounts. Then Mr. Bryan made a few remarks la response to Mr. Foulke's criticism, clalmwas nothing but a fault-finding with one proposed remedy without the proposal of another. "I have no doubt,” said he, "that any remedy which may be proposed will be assaulted. But what Is the alternative? Sit down and do nettling? Allow them to trample upon you and ride roughshod over you and then thank God you havo some life left? Is that the only remedy? Hr. Cockran Replies. Mr. Bryan then went on to say that If one remedy was not good, try another and keep on trying until the desired end had been reached. He had hUrdly finished and the cheers which followed him had not subsided when Bourke Cockran was on hla feet demanding to be heard. He began by saying he agreed with Mr. Bryan that If evils did exist they must be corrected, and would be corrected. "But," said he, "where Is this evil, and does It exist?” Speaking of the names trusts had been called by—octopus, hydra-headed monster, and so on—he continued: "I am free to confess these names do not cast any light to Illumine my pathway. I can, however, understand how the use of these phrasfcs has some effect, a* nothing frightens people so much as Incomprehensible noises."

Then, referring to the morning speech of Mr. Bryan when he had spoken of the Individual as a God-made man and the corporation as a man-made man, the speaker mild: "Why, a God-made man Is the original savage. Do you suppose Mr. Bryan could come upon this platform apd give the oration which he delivered and go over the world speaking to multitudes and creating wild enthusiasm at his periods from the original resources of man? Why, he represents centuries of civilization. It is true he Is a line type of the God-made man, and, also, thank HeaVe,n, he Is a spleridldWype of ’the man-made man." l,ulior henderi Cheer Cockran. I.abor leaders were brought to their feet with cheers for Mr. Coeltran when he declared that the time war not far distant -when all great corporations would compel their employes to become members of labor unions, ifi r order that they might the more easily deal with them and consult them in matters of vital Importance to themselves. He supplemented this declaration with the statement that the great corporations of the country would also shortly find it to their Interest to give their employes a representation upon the board of directors, thus giving them a part In the actlye management of the company. Replying to the arguments advanced against monopolies and large corporations, he showed from the statements of the labor leaders and socialists themselves that wages have never been higher nor conditions better than at the present time In the United States. He contended that the result of the operation of the large companies In the United States has tended to fitcrease the comfort and add to the enjoyment of the life of every citizen. These had been the result of competition, and he appealed to the delegates themselves If they wished to put an end to competition. He maintained that the remedy for certain evils which had been shown to exist lay In exact Justice to everyone, without any special privileges, and the United Stutes Would continue to advance In the scale of civilization urid progress as It bus done In the ‘past. Mr. Cockran answered without hesitation a number of queries put to him from representatives of different elements for the purpose of confusing and entangling him. When he concluded ho again took his seat on the flpor, Htnld a round of applause which shook the house. Conference Adjourns. The discussion then degenerated Into debates on single tax theory, the tariff and similar subjects uni 11 finally at six o’clock, when Chairman Howe had concluded his valedictory remarks, there were not 20 people left In the hull, und the conference adjourned Itself. 4 Iml rnuin llonr Snms I'p. President William Wirt Howe, In summing up the results of the trust conference, said "We nil agree that combinations and conspiracies in the form of trusts In restriction of trade and manufacture, which by consensus of judicial opinion Ore unlawful, should so be declared by legislation. "Organizations of trude and Industrial corporations should be permitted to exist otily tinder a System of government control -uniform In all Jurisdictions. "The purpose of corporations should be confined within limits definite and certain, and Issue of stocks nnd bonds should be regulated with great strictness. “There should he a system of reports to the government and Inspection of accounts, with provision for publicity similar to that relating to national banks." Anil-Trust Men Organise. The Central Music hall conference wilt have one definite result. It will eventuate In the formation of an organtzationuggressively hostile to trusts. Delegates to the Centra! Music hall conference of anti-trust tendencies met Saturday night at the Sherman A temporary organization was established, consisting of an executive committee of seven members with power to appoint one vice president from each state "and territory nnd one from each national organization represented In the conference. —lt was provided that the executive committee "shall proceed at once to call a national anti-trust conventlomfor the formation of a permanent organization and that the call for said national permanent organization shall Include not only members of the temporary organization, but all those In sympathy with the movement.” The executive eommlttee chosen at the Sherman house caucus is composed of M 1,. Dock wood, Pennsylvania: Judge William Prentiss, Chicago: A. M. Tod, Michigan; President Dowe, of the National Commercial Travelers' association; Dudley G. Wooten, Texas, and A. P. McGulrk, lowa. The executive committee went Into session behind closed doors after the adjournment of the general meeting and engaged In 'napping out a plan of action. Fall to Award Contract. Springfield, 111., Sept. 18.—The Shiloh battlefield commission failed to award (l he contract or to accept a bid for the regimental and large . montynent at Shiloh to mark the position of the Illinois troops, i The commission adjourned to meet on the call of the secretary at ( ifieago. The wide difference in bids was caused by the difference of construction of specifications. Mne Men Suffocated. Berlin, Sept. 18,—iNiue men were suffocated as the result of an explosion w hich occurred in a coal mine at Redan Prussia, Saturday.

WHITES AND NEGROES FIGHT. . ' \ Miners’ Riot la Carterville, 111., Ro suits In Klllinff of Seven Blacks —Troops Ordered Oat. Carterville, 111., Sept. 18. —Carterville was the scene of a bloody riot about noon Sanday, in which four negroes wdre instantly killed and one wounded unto death, while two others received slight wounds. The trouble has been hovering ever since the militia was recalled by Gov. Tanner last Mondny. The white miners of this place have refused to allow the negro miners to come into town, always meeting them and ordering them back. Sunday however, 13 negroes, all armed, marched into town, going to the Illinois Central depot, where they exchanged a few words with the white miners there, when the negroes pulled their pistols and opened fire on the whites, who at once returned the fire, when a running fight was kept up. The negroes scattered, but were closely followed by the whites, running up the main street, while the remainder took down the railroad track. Here the execution was done, all who went through town escaping. After the fight was over four dead bodies were picked up and another mortally wounded. They were taken to the city hall, where the wounded man was attended to and an inquest held over the dead ones. Two more negroes were found late in the evening near the Brush mines, swelling the total killed to six. Cummins, the wounded negro, is reported dead, making a total of seven killed. Trouble has existed here off and on for over a year, but no fatalities occurred until June 30, when a passenger train on the Illinois Central railroad was fired into nnd one negro woman killed. These negroes were on their way to the mines, having come from Pana. A short' time afterwards a pitched battle ensued between the union and nonunion forces,, during which time the dwellings occupied by the union negroes were burned. Several arrests were made, and the parties are in jail at on the charge of murder, awaiting trial. Company C, Fourth regiment, arrived here late Sunday evening and will* endeavor to preserve order. Forty miners from the Herrin mines left that place for this city' armed with krngjorgensen rifles and are determined io assist the white miners here if their services are required, No further trouble is anticipated, but there is no telling what may happen. Superintendent Donely, of the Brush mines, where the negroes reside, reports that the negroes are worked up into a frenzy, and that while he is doing all in his power to hold them in check, he is afraid that he onnnot do so much longer. Springfield, 111., Sept. 18. —Gov. Tanner hns ordered two companies of the Fourth regiment, under comn\and of Col, Bennett, to Carterville. He received a telegram Sunday afternoon at two o’clock from Samuel Brush, manager of the St. Louis and Big Muddy Coal company, at Carterville, that five of a crowd of his negro miners, who had gathered at a depot, preparatory to leaving, had been killed, a mob having fired upon them. Later advices reported seven killed and n number wounded. The governor said:

"From the Information I have up to this time on the subject, these negro miners were waiting at the depot for the train, probably expecting to leave the place temporarily or finally. While I have no Information as to whom, or by whom, the trouble was precipitated, It seems to be frorti the brief facts above reported and the further fact that no one was killed except the negroes, that It was a prearranged, preconcerted, premeditated murder. If I am right in this conclusion, the people of Carterville, and especially of Williamson county, should usS every means possible, and that vigorously, to bring these parties guilty of this wholesale murder to speedy justice and, in their efforts to do so, I promise them the cooperation of the state, the whole national guard If necessary, to bring about the arrest and conviction of these parties for the restoration of peace and good order In the county, and so I have advised (he sheriff of Williamson county by wire.” "This Is a blot on the fair name of the commonwealth of Illinois and will be a disgrace to the community of Williamson county unless quick and vigorous action Is taken by the county authorities. The good and law-abiding citizens of Williamson I county should rise to the situation and support the law officers In restoring peace and order and In the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties." Late Sunday night Gov. Tanner received a telegram from Sheriff Gray announcing the arrival of company C. He stated that the situation was critical, that there were many armed men in nnd about Curterville, nnd that the rnili- | tary company was not sufficient to disperse the mob. Gov. Tanner immediately telegrupluxl Lieut. Lowden, in command of company C, not to hazard I the lives of his men against great odds. > 11c also ordered company F. of Mount Vernon, to leave by the quickest route for Carterville. To Select Willard Statue. Springfield, 111., Sept. 18.—The Illinois legislature appropriated $9,000 for a heroic statue of the late Frances E. Willard, to be placed iti National Statuary hall, Washington, D. C., and provided for the appointment of a commission to purchase the statue. Gov. Tanner has appointed the following persons as commissioners: Anna E. Gordon, Evanston; Mrs. Mary E. Metzgar, Moline; John J. Mitchell, Chicago; W. R. Jewell, Danville; Mrs. S. M. D. Fry, Chicago. W'tll Continue the Strike. Cleveland, 0., Sept. 18.—At a meeting of the striking street railroad men Sunday night it was decided by a unanimous continue the strike. Four hundred strikers were present, and speeches were made In which victory was predicted. The question was derided by a rising vote, every man present standing Up. This Fever at Kejr West. Key West, Fla., Sept. 18.—The physicians made no reports Sunday, but a .rreat txusey cases of yellow fever arc known to have occurred in the past II hours, and one death

WAR VERY NEAR. Little Hope of Peoeefol Settlement of the South Africa* Trouble—Situation Extfremely Grave. London, Sept. 18.—All the dispatches from South Africa talk of the imminence of hostilities and the preparations for them. In Johannesburg it seems to be taken for granted that the Orange Free State has approved President Kruger’s note and promised active assistance in the event of war. An official telegram posted at Volksrust says that the Transvaal, with the assent of the Orange Free State, repudiates British suzerainty and adheres to the seven years’ franchise. At Cape Town it is reported that Mr. Ilofmeyr, the Afrikander leader, sent a communication to President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, entreating him to do his utmost to preserve peace, but that he received in answer the words “Too late.” All military men agree that it i3 out of the question to begin hostile operations before the middle of next month, no rain having fallen and the veldt being still bare. Cape Town, Sept. 18. —Great excitement prevails at Pretoria over the consequences that may ensue from the reply to the British government. The young Boers are asking to be led into the field immediately. It is impossible to predict what will be the situation after the delivery of the reply in London. The feeling here is that it will be impossible for the imperial government and undignified upon its part again to enter upon an interchange of arguments. London, Sept. 18. —The reply of the Transvaal government to Mr. Chamberlain’s latest note is said to cover nine pages. It is eminently of the “negative and inconclusive” character, which Mr. Chamberlain declared Would compel the imperial government to consider the situation afresh. It practically repudiates suzerainty, reverts to the seven years’ franchise, and declines to give equality to the Dutch and English languages in the volksraad. It says the Transvaal government ardently desires and gladly accepts arbitration, as its firm intention is to -adhere to the terms of the London convention of ing ¥hai tne British government, on reconsideration, may not deem it fit to make more onerous or new proposals, but will “adheae to Great Britain’s proposal for a joint commission of inquiry, ns previously explained by the secretary of staie for the colonies to the imperial parliament.”

In short, it is positively negative and defiant. The full text may not be available for a day or two, but it will not change the aspect of affairs. The cabinet will probably meet on Wednesday or Thursday to consider the next step. London,*Sept. 18.—The Morning Post says: The Boers mean to fight. That is the plain English of it. The Standard says: The Transvaal note is unsatisfactory and, indeed, a dangerous composition. It might be going too far to say that the last hope of peace has vanished or that diplomacy has said its final word, but it is idle to deny that the rulprs of the Transvaal have brought their country very close to the brink of a disaster which the British government has done its best to avert. The Daily Mail says: President Kruger's defiance has terminated a long period of unrest and uncertainty in South Africa, for, whatever may be the issue of the present situation, one thing is certain, that dualism in South Africa will end forever. The Daily Chronicle says: We regret that'the Boers, bj rejecting a fair offer made in fair language, have taken a line giving fresh point to the argument of their enemies that President Kruger is a shifty and impracticable politician, fit only to be spoken to across a line of bayonets. These extracts fairly represent press opinion in London. DEATH CALLS HIM. Charles A. Plllabnry, the Famous Miller, Passes Away at His Home lu Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 18.—Charles A. Pillsbury, the well-known miller, died in this city Sunday afternoon at five o’clock. [Charles Alfred Pillsbury was born at Warner, Merrimac county. New Hampshire, October 3, 1842. He graduated from Dartmouth college at the age of 21, having partly supported himself by teaching. For six years later he engaged In mercantl e pursuits In Montreal and September 12. 1866. he married Miss Mary A. Stinson, of Goffstown, N. H. After coming to Minneapolis In 1869 Mr. Pillsbury bought an Interest In a small flour mill at St. Anthony Falls. He applied himself to learn the business and within the next few years made great improvements In milling and the Pillsbury mills enjoyed great prosperity. His father, George A. Pillsbury: his ancle, John S. PUlabury, and brother, F. C. Pillsbury. were admitted to the firm, which continued as Charles A. Pillsbury & Cos. until the acquisition of the property by the English syndicate In 1890. Pillsbury “B,” Anchor. Empire, Excelsior mills were add’d to the original. A system of elevators was purchased in connection with the mills. His "A" mill, capacity 7,000 barrels per day. Is said to have been the largest mill In the world, in IS9O Mr. Pillsbury retired from the conduct of his vast milling Interests. He remained as the manager of the property for some time. But his health falling he retired from the active management about 18 months ago. He then made an extensive European trip, returning home last spring. He retained his directorship in the company. Mr. Pillsbury declined the unanimous nomination by his party for the office of mayor. The only public office hehas ever held was that of state senator for the ten years beginning January 1, 1877.] Killed by an oncer. Watertown, Wis. Sept. 18.—Gustave Duruke was shot and killed late Sunday night by Policeman Lucius Bruegger, in self defense. Dumke was one of a disorderly crowd. The policeman demanded order, whereupon be was assaulted with a coupling pin. Bruegger is in a precarious condition and will probably die. Man and Wife Killed. Camden, N. J., Sept. 18.— Charles Holmes and wife (colored), of Jordantown, were killed by a West Jersey railroad train near Collin wood. They were crossing- the track in a wagon.

- — 1 i <— 1 —i TAKE STRONG POSITIONS. Boer Artillery Belas Massed at Coaapzadlßg Potato—Oraaffe Free State Wants American Intervention. London, Sept. 19.—The special dispatches from South Africa confirm the report telegraphed Monday that the Boers are massing artillery in positions commanding Laings Nek. Small Boer detachments occupy positions above Buffalo river. Boer spies invest all the border towns. Two troops will be dispatSlted to Kimberley within a week. Five hundred started Monday night and others will go forward to-day. The Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says: It is reported here that Conyngham Greene, British diplomatic agent at Pretoria, fears that an attempt will be made to dynamite the British agency. London, Sept. 19—The Cape Town correspondent of the Daily Mail says: The United States consul in Cape Town has gone to Bloemfontein at the request of the government of the Orange Free State, to confer regarding the crisis. The Orange Free State executive is anxious to secure American intervention. Pretoria, Sept. 19.—The Transvaal state secretary, F. W. Reitz, in the course of an interview, declared that the government, the volksraad and the people were unanimous -regarding the attitude which the Transvaal haß assumed, and that there was no foundation whatever for the reports of difference. Mr. Reitz also asserted that the Transvaal’s decision was arrived at in conjunction with the Orange Free State. Berlin, Sept. 19.—1 tis learned authoritatively that the German government has emphatically informed President Kruger to expect no assistance in the event of war with Great Britain, and that the German consuls in the Transvaal have been instructed to inform Germans who volunteer their help that they will be aiding President Kruger at their own risk. London, .Sept. 19. —The Transvaal situation remains practically unchanged. The general apprehension in regard to the outcome was reflected by the decline in e@&§B and stocks on the stock although all stocks continued depressed, there was not the slightest approach to excitement. The text of President Kruger’s reply was issued by the secretary of state for the colonies, Mr. Chamberlain* Monday afternoon. The language in many places is taken to indicate a firm, unyielding position. It is eminently of the “negative-and inconclusive” character, which Mr. Chamberlain declared would compel the imperial government to consider the situation afresh. It j practically repudiates suzerainty, reverts to the seven years’ franchise, and declines to give equality to the Dutch ) and English languages in the volksraad. It says the Transvaal government ardently desires and gladly accepts arbitration. as its firm intention is to adhere to the terms of the London convention of 18S4. The dispatch concludes by trusting that the British government, on reconsideration, may not deem it fit to make more onerous or new proposals, but will “adhere to, Great Britain’s proposal for a joint commission of inquiry, ns previously explained by the secretary of state for the colonies to the imperial parliament.” Tre reply adds that “if her magisty’s government, is willing and feels able to make this decision, a joint commission as at first proposed by Mr. Chamberlain, it would put an end to the present state of tension. Race hatred would decrease and die out and the prosperity and welfare of the South African republic and the whole of South Africa would be developed and furtitered and fraternization between the different nationalities would increase.”

MARCHED THROUGH RAIN. I. O. O. F. Officials Have a Wet Time at Detroit—Work of the Order. Detroit, Mich., Sept. 19.—The diamond , jubi.ee convention of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of America wak opened Monday morning with a public reception at the opera house. There are 2,50.0 delegates and visitors in the city The rain of the morning made travel unpleasant but ditl not prevent a large and enthusiastic meeting. Alfred S. Pinkerton, grand sire, in connection with his report, gave a brief history of the order, and sta.cd that under the banner of <xld fellowship (here now inarch over 1,000,000 men and women. Michigan stands third in the United States in point of increase of membership. Treasurer M. Richards Muckle, of Philadelphia, submitted his report, and the reading of it and the other officers’ reports were dispensed with. After committees had been appointed many resolutions were offered. The matter of admitting negroes to the I. O. O. F. is expected to come up at this session, as it has done for a number of years. Resolutions providing for admission of negroes have always heretofore been voted down, and the sentiment among the present delegates causes predictions of a similar fate for any introduced at this session. * HIGH LIGHTS. Asa rule, people who don't need rest never let anybody else rest. A word or two may make a fellow creature happy, but be careful how yon write them on a check. When a man begins to save money from cigars it is safe to say h? has his eye on another gun. Pluck is the quality which makes our failures as interesting and educational to us a* our successes.—Chicago Record.

PREVENT MORE TROUBLE. Troop* la Vail Control of Situation at Cartarvllle. 111.—Tfca Deaf Number Oulr Five. Murphysboro, 111., Sept, ltfc - Within two hours of Sunday’s riot at Carterville company C, of the Fourth regiment I. N. G., Lieut. Thomas Lowden ia command, was on the ground and in full control of the situation. The funerals took place Monday afternoon. Mayor Zimmerman took tharge of the .bodies and had them prepared for burial. At the riak of his own life he conveyed the wounded Cummins from the town to Greenville, which is the little village inhabited by the negro non-union men at Brush’s shaft. Manager Donnelly says that the negroes of Greenville were frenzied when they heard df the killing of their comrades, and tried in every manner to get rifles from the company’s magazine to make an attack on the town. He prevented them, bu| they may yet break from the company’s control. If they do, Sunday’s affair will be a minor incident. Each of the dead men had heavy revolvers and from 25 to 40 cartridges. When the first shot was fired men ran from all parts of the town with Winchesters and revolvers. One curious feature is that each of the dead negroes has from one to five bullet holes in his head. Carterville, 111., Sept. 19. —There is practically little change in the situation here, but what little thege is is for the better. Sell Cummins, the wctpnded negro, died Sunday night, making a total of five killed, instead of seven, as reported. Four, more are seriously wounded, but are expected to recover. The coroner’s jury is still in session. Until it adjourns it.is expected that no arrests will take place. Mayor Zimmerman comes out in a signed statement in which he says that Gov. Tanner sent a personal representative to him and told hijn that iflhebet-. ter class of citizens would sign an agreement to the effect that they would guarantee that there would be no more loss of life or rioting that the governor would remove the troops. Mayor Zimmerman told this representative that the governor sent the troops here without consulting the citizens of Carterville; that he would remove them the same way, and not only this, but just so long as the negroes remained at the/ Brush mines just so long might he expect tahear of trouble here. St. Lp.yis, Sept. 19. —A special to the Post-Dispatch from Marion, 111., says that Lieut. Louden, with a detail of soldiers, arrived here at noon Monday, in charge of 18 union miners whom he captured after midnight on the public highway north of Carterville. They were all armed with guns and well supplied with ammunition. When captured they were in wagons and said they were returning from Carterville to their homes at Herrin, anew mining town ten miles northwest from here. They are charged with having been a part of the armed mob which had gathered around Brush’s mine Sunday n'ight before the troops arrived. State’s Attorneys Fowler has filed a complaint for murder against them with Justice J. W. Samuels. Springfield, 111., Sept. 19. —Gov. Tanner has had two messages from Carterville Monday. The first carhe from Col. Bennett, in charge of the troops at Carterville. He reported all quiet and said he feared no other outbreak. In the afternoon a message from Sheriff Gray stated that 27 of the men supposed to have been implicated in the riot had been arrested, charged with murder, and had been locked np in the county jail at Marion. He asked the governor for a detail of soldiers to guaid the jail. The governor immediately wired Col. Bennett to furnish the detail from company C, Carbondale, and the men will guard the prisoners from a possible attempt to escape and to prevent outsiders liberating'4he prisoners now in jail. '

WILL NOT MAKE THE RUN. Gen. R. A. Alger Announces Ills Wlth> dravvnl from the Candidacy for United States Senator. Detroit, Mich., Sept. T9,—Gen. R. A. Alger Monday- gave out a letter written by himself in New York, September 8* in which he announces his withdrawal from the candidacy for United States senator. The letter follows: "The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, Sept. 8, 1899.—My Dear Mr. Judson: After careful consideration I have decided not to ba a candidate for the United States senate. My reasons for this determination are personal and of a business nature. I fully appreciate and thank you and my many other friends who offered support and hope to be able in the future to show my gratltudo for all that has been done for me by tha people of our state. I am, my dear sir, sincerely yours, "R. A. ALGER. “Hon. Wm. Judson, Ann Arbor, Mich.” Gen. Alger declined to say “anything further concerning his withdrawal than was contained in the letter. Will Meet In Columbus. Philadelphia, Sept, 19.—The executive committee of the National Municipal league has accepted the invitation of the Ohio state board of commerce and file Columbus board of Jrade to hold the next meeting of the league in Columbus on November 15-17. This meeting of the league will be an important one, because the committee on municipal progress will make its final report at this time. Will Live In England. London, Sept. 19. —It is reported that Maitre Labori and Mme. Dreyfus visited Folkestone, five miles from Dover, Saturday, and engaged apartments, where Mme. Dreyfus and her children will dwell in the event of her-husband’s pardon. M. Labori is reported to baTe been much affected by the kindly expressions toward himself and Mme. Dreyfus while at Folkestone. Old Circa* Man Dead. New York, Sept. 19.—James M. Nixnn. once well known as proprietor of a traveling circus, is dead in this city, aged 80 years.