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Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
A BIG CUT.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 29.-The reduction
of As per cent in live stock rates from Kan
sas and Indian Territory points has brought
into line the Missouri Pacific and ST. Louis
g. San Francisco and Santa Fe railroads.
The reduction is unprecde nted and it is as
serted that no settlement can be made this
year The Missouri Pacific has followed
the Frisco rate of So SO from Hunnewell,
l. T.. to Chicago by putting in $50 rate
from Kansas points to Chicago; S25 to
Kansas City and S325 to ST. Louis.
The fight originated with the Rock Is
land in Kansas and the Santa Fe. The
Santa Fe stop over privilege granted to
shippers is claimed to be the original cause
of the trouble. 1t is supposed that the
Santa Fe carried 5000 cars, 10000 head
into the territory and has contracted to
carry this immense live tonnage to market.
Another claim is that the war was precipi-
tated by accident, that the Rock Island
telegraphed to make so rate from Cald-
WELL Kan, but AN error in the figures
chrnged it to $50 and before being discov-
cred 5000 head of cattle had been contrcct-
ed at that figure. Railroad men smile
knowingly at this explanation, however.
1t is expected that all Kansas and Missouri
rates will now be disrupted.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
DEMOCRATIC DEM4GOGISM.
Another Attempted Issue - Crusading
Against the Cotton Bagging Trust.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29-The desperate
attempts of the Democratic party to find
some issue upon which it can found a
popular response to its demagogism has
another illustration in the determination
to start in a crusade against the alleged
cotton bagging trust. The party first
announced in the halls of congress and in
the convention of its party that it was
prepared to 90 before the country on its
record in tariff reduction. 1t had scarcely
listened to the reading of the platform
adopted by the Republican party at Chi
cago, before 1t began to hedge in its posi-
ton and TO send out literature and speak
ers to deny that the party was in favor of
free trade or even against protection. The
fisheries treaty then attracted attention
and it brought all of its forces in both
houses OF congress forward 10 testify that
it was determined to sacrifice every Amer
lean interest i'll the treaty negotiated by
this administration. No sooner had it
found the popular feeling against this
treaty than 1t turned squarely around and
attempted to satisfy the people with an
entirely opposite position.
Even this has failed to create the svmpa-
pathy and admiration of the people at
large, 'and an effort now TO be made to
create an issue upon the subject of SIM
pie commercial combination upon one ar
ticle which happens to be of great import
ance to the Democratic strongholdS in the
south and the farming community in the
west. \ caucus is soon to be held to devise
ways and means for making n deep impress
sion upon the country with the latest
stack of demagogical delirium tremenS,
but the fact thar the house committee on
manufacturers has been engaged for four
months in the investigation of the alleged
combinations, and has drawn out no re-
suit beyond an immense volume of testi-
mony does not augur any great success
for this new political move. The fact ap-
pears TO stand unaltered, that the Demo
cratic party can declare itself upon no is
sue with sufficient emphasis TO satisfy the
country OF its sincerity, or TO awaken any
lively interest in the gigantic spoils trusts
which now holds the reins of government.
NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 29.-The States this
afternoon published an interview with Ben
Graft, of st. Louis, originator OF the cot
ton bagging combine" Graft denied
that there is anything resembling a trust
in the combination. He SAYS the Mills
bill reducing the duty on jute made the
combine possible, and that they took adj
vantage OF the circumstance. He also
says that reducing the duty on jute will
render the bagginC machinery useless,
and that owners desire 10 get what they
can out of the bagginC squeeze that
whatever they do must be done this sea
son. He thinks the price of bagging VIII
80 TO fifteen cents per pound.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
NEBRASKA DEMOCRATS.

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 29.-The Democrat
ic state convention met at 3 o'clock this
afternoon and placed in nomination the
following ticket: For governor, John II.
McShaae, of Omaha. the present Demo
cratic congressman from the First district;
lieutenant governor, Frank Fold, of Col
fax; treasurer, John II. Palmer, OF Cassie;
auditor of public accounts, \. Hunter, of
Boone; attorney general, w. IL. Munger,
of Dodge.
The platform which was adopted hearth
ly approved the platform adopted by the
national Democratic convention at St.
Louis and endorsed the nomination
of Cleveland and Thurman and
upholds the present course of
Representative John. A. McShane, Demo
cratic representative from the First dis
trict in congress, condemning the Repub-
lican party of Nebraska for being false to
its pledges. and allowing Pinkerton detec-
tives to be employed in the state for spec
ial police, favors legislation 10 control rail
roads and the enactment of laws to destroy
trusts; favors the present high license sys-
tenn as the best means OF deadening the
liquor traffic; denounces the protection
tariff and favors the Mills bill as step
toward tightening the burdens OF the PEG
pie from taxation and approves the course
of the administration regarding the fishery
question.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
A TEXAS PORT WANTED.
The Deep Water Convention PerfectS Or
anization-Governor Adams.

DENVER, Col. Aug. 29.-The opera house
was crowded with delegates to the deep
water convention at O'Clock this after
noon, when the Hon. l. Is. Porter raped
the convention to order and introduced
Governor Adams, who welcomed the del
gates to Colorado and Denver, and then
stated that the work of the assembly was
of the greatest Importance to not only
Texas but the entire west and
northwest, I'm recognition of this princi-
pie" said he. I'VE have met today that
we may council together, and through our
united wisdom determine upon some plan
of action that will result in a deep water
harbor upon the Texan coast ofthe Gulf of
Mexico No matter what scheme we adopt
or what methods we elect to pursue. there
Is between us and success q bitter aud de-
termlned contest. Against Us will be ar
rayed the influence OF ports of the Allan
TIC The western states are in accord
with this movement. Our
future pleads for its success
Nature has pointed the way our traffic
should go. With such an outlet To the
markets OF the world the annual saving in
the cost OF freight to the territory repre-
scented here Will each year amount to more
than the total cost Of good habor
Mr. Gibbs, of Texas, nominated Gov
ern"r Evans for temporary chairman and
his election was made unanimous. The
convention appointed committees on Gre
dentlals and permanent organization and
then adjourned until tomorrow.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
GRAND RATIFICATION MEETING.

The Republicans of the city and county
will hold a ratification meeting at the Gar
field opera house, commencing at 80 on
next Saturday evening. Judge I. B. Wall
admitted to be one of the bes; speakers in
the state, will discuss the political issues
of the day in his usual able and fearless
manner. He will be assisted By George
L. Douglass. candidate for the legislature
from the Eighty-second district. The
board of trade band and the young Repub-
lican drum corps, consisting OF twenty
fonr members, will furnish music for this
occasion
It Is desired that large crowd Be pres
ent al the opening speeches Of tie CAM
paign. I-aaies are especially invited Re
member that the date Is next Saturday
evening,
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30

CALAIS, Ne. Aug 29-Eon. James u.
Blaine addressed an audience of from 800
to 500 persons in this city this afternoon.
He devoted the opening portion Of his
speech to an attack upon the Mills tariff
bill, to which, he said, might apply the
term: "a bill for the destruction OF the
material interests of Maine" 1t is bill,
he said, to open our American markets
without considering recompense or re
change of any kind. This giving away OF
our markets impressed him as all the more
remarkable because the very men who
passed the bill in the Democratic house
have been for years advocating reciprocacy
with Canada The bill gave away nearly
every material interest of Maine, and
viewing it merely as a trade of swap" he
should he utterly ashamed of any Maine
horse jockey who could not do better.
Commenting on President Cleveland s
retaliatory measure. He asked why 1t
might not be reasoned that as soon as the
senate defeats the Mills bill the president
will take another somersault and change
as radically as regards the tariff as he had
TO the fisheries. Said Mr. Blaine: IL his
belated letter of acceptance disclose such a
radical but temporary change as Will show
him a protectionist up to the point OF a
prohibition tariff would it be whit more
inconsistent that his sudden conversion on
the fisheries?' He had nothing to say
against Canada they do exactly what they
have right to do, and he neither disputes
their right nor envied their position. IF
they come with us they can have what we
have, but it is an absolute wrong against
the rights of American citizens that mil
lions of men who owe the United States no
allcgiancy, who take no part III nor with
us. who are not of US but choose to be for
eigners, shall have exactly the same share
in our markets and privileges or trade un-
der our flag that we nave
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
..rhe Wessa Moves. :,

Maintained Calico, when his tormentors
racked him for advocating the, true system
of Copernicus. Certain follies hold out,
however, against the illumination of dis
covery and experience. There are hosts OF
people who, because they have adopted
certain principles, continue to swallow
them to their dying day in defiance of the
laws of common sense. Mercury, drastic
purgatives, super-potent narcotics and
sedatives, though they have given ground
before the irresistible progress of Hostel
tiers Stomach Bitters, national, painless
remedy for disorders of the liver, the stom-
ach and the bowels, still continue to make
ambulating apothecaries shops of many
stomachs. The symptoms of live trouble
are easily remediable without any abdo-
minal disturbance with this benefcent
Alternative. So also are constipation. sick
headache, heartburn and an inability 10
digest satisfactorily. 1t cures fever and
Ague, rheumatism and kidney trouble.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
RESULT OF SPARKS ADMlNlSTRA-
TON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-The troubl
upon the Maxwell land grant resulting
already in bloodshed and murder, and
which seems likely to result in loss OF
scores of lives as well as the dastardly
murder of one evictor by the name OF Car
ter at Bronson, Kan, are sthe legitimate
results of that ecstatic and hysterical
spirit of alleged reform which surrounded
the Sparks administration Of the general
land office. The pernicious fanatIcal
preaching Of Sparks, thoroughly endorsed
by the administration and by the Demo-
cratic platform which asserted that cor
poration simply because it was corpora
ton, had no rights upon the public
domain which even though guaranteed by
law, were to be respected, first started the
lawlessness which has resulted in these
SURFACES. The constant attacks of the ad-
ministration through Mr.. Sparks re-
ports impeaching the claims of any
man having an interest in a private
land claim was the Slogan, which gathered
together the lawleSS and lazy who hope to
be able, with the help of the government,
to plumber citizens who hold some show OF
title to the domain in question. Even the
adjudication of the highest courts did not
prevent the administration from permit
ting fanatica1 attacks upon these claims.
The course of the general land Office raised
up i'll the west Il class OF unScrupulouS
spectators who became contestants
against the claims of every honest settler
whom by perjury or otherwise they bellev-
ed they could convict of failure to COM
ply with the slightest detail of the law.
The policy of the general land office in re
lation to railroad grants became well
known, and was the cause of misleading
thousands and thousands of people into
deserving their homes and squatting on
railroad lands which they could by no
manner of means acQuire.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
DISCHARGED.

Officer George Dennis and Charles Rob
inson, the colored man against both of
whom warrant was sworn out charging
them with murder in the killing of VIM
johnson, alias BILLY the kid" the colored
man who tried to shoot both Of
these men last Saturday evening
in from, of the Carey hotel
were yesterday morning taken before Jus
tice Walker. 4 large number of witnesses
were examined and the case submitted
without argument. After recess at noon
the court rendered its decision discharging
the defendants.
The officer was congratulated by his
friends who appreciated that he did only
his duty as a protector Of life and law. He
went on duty again yesterday as usual
taking the same beat he had before. What
every city needs is policemen who will not
do anything of so decisive character IN
less required to do so, but will, when occa-
sion compels them to, do their best and do
it bravely in the discharge of their duties,
aud whoever transgresses the laws must
take the consequences of his mistake
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
TIE ANTI-CATHOLIC MOVEMENT.
Excitement in Minneapolis Over the Dis
coyery of the Association

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Aug. 29.-There
was more excitement today on the streets
over the anti-Catholic movement than
there was in the Republican county con-
vention Yesterday. Almost all classes are
a unit in their denunciation Of the Organl-
cation, and all prophesy political death to
all who are connected with 1t. 1t seems
that there are different bronches OF this
organization, each being confined to the
ward in which il is located. 1t is said that
the Sixth ward branch held meeting at
DANA Hall last night, and that some
members of the South Minneapolis
police force was there. There are many
stories afIoat as to how the existence of the
organization was discovered, but that
generally accepted was this: When some
of the local Catholics heard of it they con-
suited Messrs. Kelly and Doran in st: Paul,
about it, and, it is said, these gentleman
Immediately secured the services OF two
Pinkerton detectives who succeeded after
a timein gaining admittance to the society
1t was not their intention TO make the
matter public for some time, as NUMBER
of prominent citizens had sIgnliled their
intention of joining. The program was TO
catch these men ana then puDlsn tne
whole matter.
One of those who is openly interested in
the society is j. G. Gowdy. who claims to
be a private detective. He acted as can
vasser and claimed to use very little dis
cretion in approaching people Many
people were overheard saying today the
mayor knew more about the society than
he was willing to admit, but his honor
still insists that Ike knows nothing OF it.
Local detectives who have been inqurlng
into the society for some time pastsay that
their agent was present at the nrSC meet
ing, held five weeks ago last night. over
100 men, many of them prominent in the
city. have been identified with
the organization, and it is claimed
that the ''big guns" have not yet
declared themselves, but have been work
ing through their agents and lieutenants.
1t was proposed, so it was claimed, to or
ganiZe the club in the various wards ana
In that way to test the sentiment of the
people. and in case a sufficient following
could be obtained, then the prominent
men who are interested in the scheme
would come out and make the thing pub
lie and themselves and their object known,
The premature publication Of the scheme
has done two things. 1t has prevented
detectives from getting the names OF
the men who were at the bottom OF
the scheme, and who had not as yet re-
vealed themselves through their agents.
and it has thrown wet blanket on the
scheme itself, though there is no reason to
believe that 1t has entirely squelched 1t.
Clubs are known to exist in the Third,
Fourth, Fifth and Sixth wards. The Cen
tral club from which the organization
emanates, and to which the different ward
clubs report their proceeding and from
which they receive their Instructions, Is
the Fourth ward club.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
INDIAN TROUBLES.

CHYENNE, Wye. Ty., Aug 2a-Trouble
is brewing on the Shoshone reservation,
Fremont county. The government issues
rations to 800 Arapahoes and 1l0 Shoshones
at this agency, The Sioux visitors of the
Arapahoes are at the bottom of the trou-
bic. Two white men were found dead
near the Rattlesnake mountain on the
reservation, where they were doubtless
murdered by the Sioux who donned war
paint after being ordered off the Shoshone
reservation. Half breed hunters report
the presence of band OF $50 hostile In
dians within seventy miles of the reServa-
tion. They are fully armed, have plenty
ofammunition, extra ponies and nowomen
or children along. Yesterday five Sioux
on the reservation were arrested by the
Indian agent
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
IOWA DEMOCRATS.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Aug. 29-The Demo =
cratic state convention met in Fosters
opera house today. Chairman Hunter
called the convention to order and intro
duced Michael Healy, of Fit. Dodge las tenn
porary chairman. After his speech com
mittees were named and a recess taken till
. o'clock.
The Democratic state convention today
nominated George G. Hobert for secretary
of state and a full state ticket. The plat
form endorses Cleveland and the st. Louis
platform, and the Mills bill, and criticises
the Republican platform in respect to its
action on the internal revenue tax \
resolution opposing prohibition was also
incorporated in the platform.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.

The WILDER Comedy company again de-
lighted large audience at the Crawford
last night with Escaped from the Law.
This combination always will have good
houses in Wichita when weather will
permit. This strong production gave even
greater satisfaction than when produced
by them on a former occasion.
The bill tonight is the company's "star''
production ''3 Wives to l Husband" This
is one of the most laughable comedies on
the boards this season and is put on in
the same thorough manner that Mr..
WILDER does all of his work.
A special feature of last nights enter
tainment was the presence in one of the
boxes of MIR and Mrs. +. A Dixon and
Mr.. and Mrs r. Z. Reeves, the two young
couples who were yesterday married at
the fair. That had been generously ten
dered as delicate compliment by Messrs.
WILDER and Crawford. They were the
observed of all observers and enjoyed the
thrilling portions of the play immensely.
There will be a matinee Saturday, be-
sides the nightly performances during the
rest Of the week.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
SWINDLED BY DOC" Will SON.

DENVER, Aug. 2s.-For the past four
months various western towns have been
visited by a very clever swindler, no less a
parsonage that the notorious doc" Will
son, who will be remembered by his con-
nection with L. G. Moen, the millionaire
wooden manufacturer of Providence, r. l.
Wilson while west has spent considerable
time in Wichita, Kan, Denver, Trinidad
and Pueblo. In Denver he stopped at the
Windsor hotel, and lived in great style.
He, however, made no attempt at swim
ding here, but at Pueblo he worked the
natives in good style. He was enthusiastic
in the project of erecting large wooden
mill. and imparting his intentions to
many wealthy men met with great en-
couragement. He stated that he needed
$4,000 for a starter. More than $4,000
was raised and given to Wilson, when he
and his wooden project suddenly evapora-
ted. The men who were SO easily taken in
have squealed and will make an attempt to
apprehend the sharper.
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
THE COMMITTEE ON CONTRACT La
ROR

WASHINGTON, Aug. GA representa-
tive from the committee on contract labor
returned to Washington this morning.
Speaking of the results Of the trip today
he said: do not think that we shall
make report until the entire investiga-
ton is completed and we have more inn
portant testimony to take, but what we
have taken has convinced the committee
that something positive must be
done. The whole of Italy is
flooded with steamship agents who are
telling lies about the United States to pro-
duce emigration. One of the facts brought
to light incidentally was that European
papers are being issued fraudulently to an
alarming extent The fact was developed
that the New England fishermen, about
whose rights have had SO much trouble,
are really made up of aliens to the extent
of IS per cent As to the remedy, although
we shall undoubtedly come soon to legis-
lation, the committee had not
agreed upon the form it shall
take. One plan which it appears to
me would be effective would be to refer
man to declare his intention OF becom-
ing an American citizen six months before
leaving his native country. That would
give to the American consul time to in
Quire into his character and ascertain
whether he is criminal or pauper. Some
favor tax of about SO on each immigrant,
but | can't agree to that plan."
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
CHINESE MSSONS.

CHICAGO, Aug. 29-Thirteen Mongolians
were initiated into the mysteries ofChinese
freemasonry at the lodge rooms OF Chin
Mon Neck lodge last evening 1t was the
most important ceremony that has taken
place since the chapter or company as the
Chinese call ii, was established. Two or
three Americans, who were members of
the lodge, were present and say that the
work was most novel
The Chin Mon Yeck company comprises
nearly 800 members and is growing rap
ldly. There are lodges in the principal
cites ana the zee Ting Hong company ot
san Francisco Is the recognized head. The
order was established about twelve wears
ago and now has membership exceeding
5000
Wichita eagle., 1888-08-30
Three Hundred and Fitty-fye Bal
lots Taken for Senator at Indus
try Without Result.
Chas. 7. Johnson Nominated by the Conyen-
ton at acknowledging Resolutions
Adopted by the Convention.
Minor State News Items. Political and
0therwise-An Important Kansas Rate
War-Annual Report of the Com
missioner Of Pensions.

CLAY CENTER, Aug. 29-The senatorial
convention for Clay and Dickerson coun-
ties met at Industry ON the line between
the two counties at l o'clock p. m, each
county having eight delegates. After 355
ballots an adjournment was taken to this
city for next Monday evening. The best
of feeling prevailed, the ballot standing
eight for Hardness and eight for Hoode,
with no variation.
The people were startled here last night
by the visit of an unusually large and
bright meteor which was followed in the
course of ten minutes by what seemed to
be thunder from clear sky. 1t is now
supposed to have been an earthquake.