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Wichita eagle., 1889-07-09

The finding of the coroner's jury at
Johnstown, to the effect that the owners
of the lake dam are responsible for the
terrible disaster in the Conemaugh
valley, is of interest now only as it in
wolves the question of what is to be
done about it: AS far as the said owners
are concerned it is safe to say
that nothing will be done in the way of
imposing penalties, but if the finding
and the legal proceedings that will
probably follow shall have the effect of
preventing recurrence of the sad dis
aster it will not be In vain. After all.
the imposition of penalties Of whatever
sort is meant as much to deter others
from committing like offenses as to
punish those found guilty of violations
OF law. The axiom that an ounce of
preventive is worth pound of cure is
as applicable to the moral as the physi-
cal.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-09
TO THE SMOKERS OF WICHITA
the great La Turca and Bishops Beauty" the
we'll known places

= Hawley, Metropole Hotel.
Van Werden < Co, 328 y Main St.
4 X Hazen, Occidental Hotel
II y Ford, 3J8 y Main St.
w L Davis, 224 Douglas Ave
VIM Ballentyne, next door TO postoffice.
Keller & Keller, 215 Main 81.
y StefTen, Bon Ton Bakery.
5 Teming, SO y Main ST.
j Z Watkins, 303 f Oak ST.
Roming, gu East Oak street.
Norris Cook. 517 East Oak street
Aldrich d Brown, 142 North Main street
Dealers supplied by
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-09
Carpet Remnants Short Lengths Of CARPET

luete Body Bfuse Ingran Tapestry BRUSSELS Stair Carpet m
rugs small rooms, etc The less than haf cost
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
a NEW PRAYER BOOK.
Episcopaiians Appo a Committee
to Prepare One for 1892.

NEW YORK, October 17.-After the open
ing Of the Episcopal convention this morn
ing Rev. DR.. Huntington of New York
spoke in favor of his resolution, placed on
the calendar last week, for joint committee
to prepare standard prayer book for 1892
The resolution was carried, with only one
negative vote.
Rev. Daniel K. Goodwin of Pennsylvani a
presented report Of the committee on can
ons, recommending the creation of deacon
esses. Only women over 20, of devout char
acter and proved fGness. should be appointed
The resolution was placed on the calendar.
At the afternoon session the collect, epis-
tie and gospel, taken from the prayer book
of 149,to be used on Easter day, were adopt
ed A motion for an addition to the office
for the burial of dead, providing for suita-
BILE cOmmendatiOn of the soul of baptized
person, was defeated. A short Office OF
prayer for sundry occasions was carried.
The House of Delegates adjourned.
In the House Of Bishops, the question
whether any alteration should be made in
the article of the constitution which re-
quires that satisfactory provision be made
for the support of new dioceses, was lost.
The matter of the suffrage of bishops was
laid over until the next general convention
A prayer, alleged to imply an ante -resurree.
tional state Of the SOUL was defeated in botf
hnnSpS tOdaV
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
ALMOST TOTALLY COLLAPSED.
The Knights of Labor in Street Rail-
way Affairs.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, October 17.-The
annual convention of the street railway
presidents of the United States was opened
today. About 100 delegates were in attend
ance. The convention was called to order
by President Kerper, who reviewed briefly
the wonderful progress made in motive pow
er. The report of the executive committee
was then read. In regard to the Knights of
Labor, the report 1.-THE association year
now closed has seen an almost total collapse
of the organization known as the Knights of
Labor, so far. at least, as that portion is con
cerned which attempted to dominate street
railway companies Starting in with the
manifest determination of making a fright
full example of one of the members of this
association, the Atlantic Avenue Railroad
Company of Brooklyn, strike was declared
on all the company's lines. Before its con.
cluslon, it was accompanied with riot blood
shed, and even murder. This strike extend
ed to New York, taking in every line in that
city over which the Knights Of Labor had
any control, ard thence westward took its
way until it reached the city in which we
now are. The death knell of the organiza-
tion of the Knights of Labor has been
sounded, because it has shown its unworthi-
ness to live by reason Of the crime commit
ted in its name, under the direction of its
leaders 1t is our earnest desire that there
should be established in the street railway
business such a community of interest be-
tween labor and capital, the employer and
employed, that perfect harmony shall reign
throughout the length and breadth of this
great Industry"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
MOUSSA BEY THE ARMENIAN TYRANT
Acquitted by the willy Porte Of
Charges Made by Christians.
An Oriental who may Be the Cause
of Diplomatic Trouble.
one Canadian who See the Dark
Side Of Things.

CoNsrANrrNoPLE, October 17-Moussa
Bey, the Governor of Armenia, against
whom the Christians over whom he has ty-
rannized brought serious charges OF cruelty,
and Of private and Official misconduct, has
been acquitted on all the charges affecting
his official conduct. The charges Of brigand-
age and outrage are pronounced by the
Turkish tribunal here to be such as must be
tried by the courts in Armenia as they do
not touch the official conduct OF the govern.
or. This verdict of the Turkish court
amounts TO an honorable discharge. as the
courts In Armenia are thoroughly suDser /.
Went to his decree.
LONDON, October 1.-THE publication OF
the despatch announcing the Sultan's ruling
has created stir in diplomatic circles.
There was undoubtedly great deal Of un-
derhand work one TO bring about such
verdict, and at the same time prevent the
publicity Of 1t until after the Car had left
Berlin. The willy authorities at the Porte
gave out on Friday the information that
M0ussa Bey had been convicted Of murder,
etc, and would be duly sentenced for
his foul crimes within few days. This
was done on the eve OF the arrival
OF the Car In Berlin, 50 that the Russian
Emperor could make no complaints to the
Kaiser regarding the administration Of JUS
tice in Armenia. and to give the color Of
truth to the alleged determination Of the
Sultan TO remove all causes Of complaint
against his suzerainty over Armenia.
The moment, however, that the Car
leaves Berlin the truth Is made known. IL
was hardly possible to convict Moussa Bey,
as the IS leading Armenians who were In
vited to COnstantinOple to testify against
the Kurdish rOboer have never been heard
of since their arrival there, except ia a
rumOr that they had all been imprisoned,
that some have since Gied and that the others
were transported.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
AGAIN IN THE MEsHES OF THE NET.
stoicaI Lawyer Sullivan Once More
an object OF Suspicion.
;onoe Recent DEVELOPMENTS in the
cronin murder Case.
indications of a Desperate Fight TO
Aid the Prisoners.

CHICAGO, October 7.-Henry NJ. Staten
berg, private secretary and stenograpber for
Alexander Sullivan. was arrested last eve.
ming for alleged completely in the jury brib-
ing in the Cronin case. He was arrested bv
detectives acting under the orders Of Chief
Hubbard. The chief took him at once before
Judge Longenecker and the other attorneys
for the State, who were holding a consulta-
tion at the Criminal Court building. He was
cross-examined at great length.
This newest and most sensational develop
ment in the famous case brings the prosecu-
tion one step nearer and closer to the ma n
upon whom, it has so often been alleged. the
burden of the entire affair rests. The
former dictator of the Irish Nationalists. the
head of the triangle, the quiet, stoical
lawyer, whose Office is in the opera house
block, is slowly but surely being drawn once
more into the meshes of the States
Attorneys net. 1t has been impossible to
tell who was the arch conspirator, but who
ever he may be he is resorting, it Is alleged,
to still more serious methods.
1t was rum0red about the Criminal Court
Building today that having failed to bribe
the jury, the arch conspirator had set his
minions at work to induce the witnesses for
the State to either modify their evidence
when called to testify or get out of town
This falling, more desperate means, accord.
inf to the rumor, would be employed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
TO FOLLOW IN STANLEYS FOOTSTEPS
Missionaries Wanted for the Work in
the Dark Continent.
Officers Elected by the Board of
Foreign missions.
Prayer Book and oeaconesSes Con-
sldered lby Eplscopalians.

NEW YORK, October 1.-THE third days
session of the annual meeting of the Amer
lean Board of Commissioners of Foreign
Missions opened today.
Rev. George l.. Walker Of Hartford, Conn,
read the report Of the committee on the con-
dition of the missionary work in Africa.
The report stated that the missions estab-
lished there were doing satisfactory work,
but what was wanted was more missiona-
ries. The committee recommended the pas
sage of a resolution calling on the President
of the United States to ask Congress to take
such action as to enable the United States to
cooperate with Germany and Great Britain
in trying to abolish slavery in Eastern Afri
ca. This suggestion aroused the enthusiasm
of almost every person in the church.
Rev. DR.. Strictly OF this city made an adj
dress on the subject of the committees re-
port. Rev.Mr. Richards and Rev. Mr.. Tyler,
who were missionaries in Africa made ad-
dresses on the subject. Rev. Mr.. Tyler, who
spent 40 years in the dark continent, made
an earnest appeal 70 young men to become
missionaries for Africa.
The board elected these officers:
President-R. S. storrs, DID,. LID.
Vice President-E w. Blatchford, Esq.
Prudential Committee-Augustus Q; thompson,
DID,. Hon. Joseph s. Ropes, Edwin Il. Wibbe, ID.
D., Chas. G. Burr, Esq. Eldridge TORY, Esq, Al
bert ii. Plumb ID D., Hon. WIN. P. Ellison, Rev.
Francis G. Clark, DID,, u. Henry Whitcomb, Rev.
Chas. A. Dickinson.
Corresponding Secretaries-Nathaniel G.. Clark,
DID,, Edmund X. Alden, DID,. Judsvn Smith. ID.
ID.
Recording Secretary-Henry A. Stevenson, d.
d.
Assistant Recording Secretary-Rev. E. N.
Packard.
Trea>urer-Langdon Z. Ward.
AuditOrs-hon. Arthur w. Tufts, Samuel John
son, ESQ.,, Rev. Jas. NJ. Gordon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
NEW HAMPSHIRE BRUIsERs.
Two of Them indicted for induIging
in Pfize Fighting.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., October 1.-THE
grand jury in the Supreme Court for Rock
ingham county, being held in this city, after
a two days session, reported 2S indictments
this afternoon. An indictment was re-
turned against George Bush of California,
and Arthur Allen of Manchester, for fight
ing by appointment. The former engaged
in fight with prize fighter from Haverhill
at Salem several months ago, winning the
fight. but was unlueky enough to fall into
the hands of Sheriff Coffin and has since
been confined in jail. while his opponent,
who was not so lucky regarding the rsuelt of
the fight, has so far succeeded in eluding cap
ture. Allen engaged in a fight with Flaher-
ty at MessersCrossing in this State about six
months ago, which was attended by large
number ofprominent sporting men. Several
attempts were made at the time of the fight
to secure the principals and witnesses, but
the authorities were thwarted until three
weeks ago when one of Sheriff Coffin's dep
uties arrested Allen in Manchester and
brought him to this city, where he was ar
raigned and ordered to recognize for his APP
pearance at this term Of court. The result
of these two cases is anXiously awaited by
the sporting fraternity of New Hampshire,
who are beginning to think Rockingham
county rather unhealthy for prize fighting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
THE RocKLAND CAMPAIGN OVER.
Portland Soldiers Come Home After
Pleasant Visit.
Especial to the Press.l

RoCKLAND, October 17.-Another bright
morning dawned, probably to favor the Wis
itiRg Mechanic Blues of Portland, who have
been here since yesterday morning, the
guests of the Tillson Light Infantry. The
two companies appeared remarkably fresh
after their ball of last evening and seemed
ready for another. The forenoon was agree
ably passed in visiting points of interest in
and about Rockland, Camden not being ne
elected. This afternoon big barges took the
bluecoats to ThomastOn for visit, not for
permanent stay. An hour or so was spent
in viewing the interesting departments Of
the State prison, the Officially very courteous
ly entertaining their visitors. After the
prison inspection came ride through Rock
lands beautiful meadows around the shores
of Chckawaukie pond, WarrentoD and back
to the Thorndike. Here the two companies
formed in line and after Skillful drill pro-
ceeded to Tillson wharf, where the visitors
boarded the steamboat City OF Richmond for
home, the boat leaving at about six o'clock.
Just before leaving the wharf a portion of
the boats rail gave way dropping the order
ly sergeant of the Portland company into
the dock, whence he was pulled out wet, but
safe. The visitors have made many friends
here by their gentlemanly behavior, and
Rockland hopes to entertain them again. Hs8
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
SHOULD CARRY BAIT,
A Gloucester Mans ideas on fish
ernen's Methods.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, October 17.-Wllliam
III. Jordan, large owner and out6tter, talked
today regarding the expiration of the modus
vivendi rider to the rejected Bayard- Cham
berlain treaty. lie said: The bait question
is an open one any way you look at it. From
my experience think we lose more than We
gain by cruising the vessels rround the Nova
Scotia ports in search of bait. They should
take their chances of getting bait here. We
could arrange to catch a supply of perIwin-
kle bait on the banks, as French fishermen
did this summer, meeting with the best re-
suits.
Fishery Union can say that only owners
contributed No fisherman was called upon
for funds. The association did good work.
All are perfectly satisfied with the expendi-
lures and every detail Is known"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
LIVE, EARNEST AND MANLY.
Young Mems Christian Association
Delegates Meet In Watervllle.

WATERvILLE. October 1.-THE Young
Mems Christian Association of Maine con-
vened at the Congregational church here
this evening to listen to the opening address
delivered by Rev. Smith Baker, DID,, of
Lowell, Mass. A more live, earnest and
manly assemblage of young men is rarely
seen in this State. The address was earnest
and impressive. Nearly $50 delegates are
present representing every organization of
the Association in this State and many dis
tinguished associates from abroad. The en-
thusiasm Of the order was manifested on ev-
cry side in the convention. During the
afternoon the secretaries Of the association
held prolonged secret session. The beau
tiful weather and large attendance combine
to insure the most successful and profitable
meeting ever held in Maine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
MAIN &.
Appolnted by the governor.

AUGUSTA. October 17.-Gov. Burleigh has
appointed George E. Faes of Thorndike,
special State constable for Waldo county.
also Dr. Charles d. Smith of Portland as a
member of the State Board of Health in
place of DIR. f. Il. Gerrish resigned.
The Governor has appointed as commits
soners under the resolve of 1889, relating to
the removal of the Maine State prison. w.
FL. Judson of Lewiston, James Woodbury. of
Bangor and E. Fl. Lawry of Rockland.
Other appointments are the following:
State Constable for the County of Waldo-Geo.
B. Files, Thorndike.
Inspector of Fish,. d. Young, Eastport.
Coroner-Albon X. p Moore, Belfast
Notary Public-Charles L. Peters, Portland; (;
Augustus +. MoulIon, Portland; Harry r. Virgin.
Portland; S. S. Brown, Waterville.
Fish and Game WardenS- Adam W. Barbour,
Portland; Jerome Davis, Bucksport; Frank NJ.
Calderwood, Vinal Haven.
Trial Justices-TherOn e. Doe. China; John X.
Bevan, Castine; Benj. f. Fuller, Pttston; Edward
Plummer, Reed Plantation, for the counties II
Aroostook and Penobscot.
Justices of the Peace and QuOrum-Byron Boyd,
Linneus; A. A. Strout, Portland; JON S Crosby,
Bangor; pudle, e. Campbell, Brunswick; Benz.
G. Caderwood, North Haven; ii. 9. d avis, Paris;
Joseph Denoyer, Augusta; John S. NARROW. Dix
field; Leslie il. Mitchell, Portland; VIM. II. Moore,
Ellsworth Albert e. Neal, Portland; Fred PoOler,
Waterylle; G. A. Wilbur, Madison; Justus Web
ster Chesteryille.
Special constables to enforce the liquor law in
Andres :oggin couIty-Fred L. Odlin, Timothy
Suhhs Martin PhillinS LeWiSton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
GENERAL n EW 5.

One man was killed and eight injured. two
fatally,by the fall of a scaffold at Bethlehem,
Pa, yesterday.
Edward Keene, we'll known resident Of
Nashua, N. Ii is supposed to have com
mitted suicide by drowning.
There is only one auL-tnbacconist on the
Pan-American train. When the other
fellows are all smoking he is said to be very
lonesome.
The Pan-American delegates visit ed the
Michigan State University at Ann Arbor
yesterday and were given delightful re-
cepti0n.
1t was reported yesterday that Major
Poole of Syracuse, N. Y, would probably
be Immediately appointed commissioner OF
pensions.
Charles Ii. Ring, aged 48, of Newark,
n. j., local manager Of the United StateS
Express Company, is missing. Ills accounts
are believed to be all right.
Gen. Miles commanding the Department
OF the Pacific states that $40, 00O,O 600 couid pc
profitably expended on the defences OF the
Pacific coast.
W.. w. Houghton of Bristol, N. H., was
kllied by the explosion of a cider cask which
ne ne was cleaning by injecting steam,
wednesday night
~ John Lewis, Jerome Race and Thomas
SSvu1hey, all age Is, of Hudson, N. Y, were
Killed by locomotive while walking on the
track yesterday.
/, robert Berriere, young white man who
idSI week murdered his mother-in-law at
Lexington, N. c., was taken from the iaii
tuesday, by mob, and lynched
:, Ielegrams received in Mexico from
| Washington state that Secretary of the
treasury Windom has promised a speedy
settlement of the ore question.
An Albany special says that 400 eases OF
| fever ana 4O deaths have occurred among
1900 workmen on tue New York Centra
railroad at West Albany in the past few
months. The epidemic is attributed tC
defective drainage.
There are over 100 cases OF small pox a
pelee Island in Lake Erie. The island ha
about 1000 population and it is feared al
will contract! tue disease as all avenues o
eseane from the place have been closed by
the American and Canadian authorities.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
GEN. PARAzA's TIMELY WORDS.
The American Congress Convened
for the Purposes of Peace.

New YORK, October 17.-Gen. Boet Para
"a, delegate of Venezuela to the Interna
tional American Congress, arrived here
from Buffalo, Tuesday, and started again
last evening to join his colleagues at Chicago.
In an interview he said that he regretted
that the people should seek to belittle the
great idea which prompted the International
Congress. 1T is certainly" he said, 'to be
greatly regretted that in discussion of the
vital interests common to the whole conti-
nent, the secondary interests of political par
ties should be interposed. We come to this
country animated by no i'll feeling toward
Europe, but ami imated by good feeling to
America. 1t is not question Of establish
ing entangling alliances. We have not come
to request the United States to arm herself
to defend our people in case some European
power should encroach upon us as has hap
pened in the past and may happen in the fu-
ture. 1t is not necessary for the United
States to cross swords W ith any power to es-
tablish the right of American sovereignties.
The power, great ness and common sense of
this. great Ameri can Commonwealth will
enable 1t to solve the great difficulties be-
tween our nations and Europe without blood.
shed or sacrifices of any kind, simply by ut
terlng words of sympathy for our rights,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
CAPTAIN KIDD's coin.
1t Has Been Found Buried at tha
Hub.

BosToN, October 17.-For some months the
city has been making extensive repairs on
the streets in the De- m district. and a
gang of men have been .eadily employed in
macadamizing Washington street from the
Dedham line to the edge of Germantown ~
Saturday afternoon portion of the gang
were excavating in hill at the corner S"c9 y
Curve and Washington street, under char9a
of Foreman Martin Lynch. The gravel from SH
this hill was being sifted through screener Halr
preparatory to being placed on the road
when Mr.. Lynch noticed what appeared @ ipaH, ~
be piece of metal lying at the foot Of f. the he
screener. lie picked up the article which
after considerable brushing and ruhhing
proved to be an old Spanish coin dated bacEs
In the 10th century The first two figures @ Of f
the date could be easily, read, but the lei last 81
two were not dlstinguishable. The discoy'
cry did not excite much comment mill one
of the men exclaimed. "Why, this is where
Captain Kidd's treasure is buried" The
men laughed at the idea, but the man said
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
COMMERCIAL INTERESTS.
The National Board of Trade In Ses-
sion at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, October 1.-THE sec
ond days session of the National Board of
Trade today adopted resolutions declaring
that our rivers and harbors should be inn
proved and maintained by the general gov
ernment; that Congress should grant no
charter for bridges over navigable streams
unless of amply sufficient width and height
that Congress should organize naval re-
serve force; that Congress should provide as
sistance for steamship lines to foreign ports,
especially South America; that Congress be
asked to foster the merchant marine by ev-
cry legitimate means. The Torrey bank
rupt bill was endorsed and recommended to
Congress for enactment. A resolution was
passed requesting the Pan-American Con-
grees TO take action for the establishment of
unit of coinage common to allAmerican peo
ple The meeting closed this evening with
grand banquet and an address by Hon.
Henry Watterson, who spoke on the general
state of the country
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
Bankers on the Finances.

New YORK, October 1.-THE executive
council of the American Bankers Associa-
tion reported today to the following effect /:
They believe the retirement of the legal ten
der notes now. in the present condition of the
public mind, la practical impossibilitv and
believe the proposed increase in the coinage
of silver dollars Of the present standard
weight and fneness fraght with danger to
our moneytary system. To Increase or re-
tain taxation for the purpose of retiring the
non-interest bearing debt while the interest
bearing debt remains would not meet the ap-
proval of the public. They believe it desira
BILE, if the legal tender notes are retired and
additional paper money then considered adj
visable, that gold certificates be issued upon
the S100000,000 in gold coin now held as a
fund for the redemption Of legal tender notes
rather than disburse the coin for addi-
tiOnal silver certificates
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-10-18
Tho Afro-American Leao,e

DETROIT, Mich, October 17.7A movement
which promises to be national in character,
has ALREADY attained "a large dimensions
Washington D. G. In a recent letter to
Hon. John NJ. Langston he called attention
to the discrimination practiced against the
negroes in this country, contrasting il with
the treatment accorded the writer in the
countries OF Europe, and urged the forma-
ton Of a National Afro-American League.
The object is to secure "protection and the
promotion of all the interests pertaining to
the dignity and welfare of Afro-Americans. "