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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-13
PROCEEDINGS IN BOTH HOUSES.

Washington Aug. FIN the Senate this morning
Mr. Hale reported back the House bill to eNtehd ul'
Census law so as 10 require Information to be OBJ
.4ned from unncorporatcd express compahle7
and I'm response TO Inquiries stated tha' II APP
piled to all unncorporated express companies OF CO
partnerships whether doing only local or general DuS
that only some three or four of the great express
companies of the country were incorporated moro
than that s15OOO.OOO year paid annually by
express companies railroad companies ana uat u
was desirable that statistics Of all these express com
panies should be obtained and Incorporated IN the
census returns, The information would be obtalheH
chiefly by correspondence and would apply simply 10
the extent of their business and property ana u Io
amounts paid by them to railroad companies
After some discussion the bill was passed without
amendment
Mr.. Frye asked unanimous consent 10 nave ti'e 'e'
3tc BIZ taken up and passed which Authorizes lhe
secretary Of the Treasury 10 settle the Indebtedness 80
the Government OF the sioux City and Pachc halfway
Company.
Mr.. sherman intmatcd that that was too important
matter to be disposed Of quickly
Mr. Fryc-It i, OF no importance at all ms road
is practically owned by the Chicago aud Northwestern
Railroad Company.
Mr. ,hcrnau-Thc bin authorizes the secretary of
the Treasury to settle the Indebtedness. How mu'h
Nr Fryc-ouly sl50oooo.
Mr. ~lcruau-l must object $500 49,, A..
I'm IN. House. Mr. Cannon. ~ Illinois, rom Ilc
COMMITTEE on Appropriations. reported a JClhl re>o.n'
ton extending temporarily. uti Auzu,, 49,, ny a." a."
alrady provided for In The genera! Appropriation Dl'
ALREADY passed The Joint resolution wa' pi''ed.
ON motion Of Nr Cutrhco % nlC ~ Ib Iouse IHl
fr the establishment Of National FlIK az NV ga, "
field Of uichamauga ana fr H ;od can
and Nr. Wheeler, OF Alabama were appo'I''o ''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-13

mate Louisville has 100000 people. There are from
- 900 10 10000 people that really residents OF me
city but failure to extend the corporation hnef
caused their omission in the count. great many oil
the enuIneratOrs, too, unqualified for such work
still little affair like that doesn't trouble us as the
town was never in finer condition nor with fard
rfc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-13

pose shall be taken from the amount appropriated Tor
Tie frcedevrry service for the fiscal year ad
shall be applied to the payment OF carriers Tor one
hour or two hours q day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-13
Trains Washington,

co,uplcto schedule Of trains Baltimoro and
vashln ton is operated by the Jersey Central HadR
I'D "a and % All trains equipped with Pullman paroI
aid sleeping cars Punctual service. stations loot Of
I Ibsrtyst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-13
Mr.. QUAY'S STRANGE COURSE
PLAYING INTO THE DEMOCRATS HANDS BY
APROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES.

PRACTICALLY ABANDONING TIE ELECTION BILL
FOR THE YEAR, IN RETURN FOR EARLY
ADJOURNMENT - HIS ACTION TAKEN
WITHOUT CONSULTATION WITH THE
REPUBLICAN SENATORS, AND
VIGOROUSLY CONDEMNED By
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-13

THE SILVER LAW GOING INTO EFFECT TODAY.
Washington. Aug. 12-Ihe Treasury Department has
practically completed its arrangements for the exccu
ton Of the new silver law, which goes into effect
tomorrow The Burcau of Engraving and Printing
has been employed night and day with an extra
force making the new Treasury notes REQUIRED by tho
bill, but far the printing has been confined to notes
Of the denominations Of ~ 900 and 800. Ninteen
million dollars in these notes were turned over to
Treasurer Huston to-day TO receive the impression Of
the Treasury seal AbOut S5,OOO,oO0 were completed
to-day, and were at shipped TO the Sub-Treasur'
In New York for IN the payment OF silver to be
purchased tomorrow under the terms Of Depart ments
circular Of August !. Purchases made elsewhere than
at Scw-iork will be paid for in drafts on the As
sistant Treasurer at that city, until provision can be
made for supplying the other SubTreasurieS with the
new notes. 1t is expected that the Department VIII
The advocate., 1890-01-09
OFFICIAL.

Announcement from the Chairman Of
the Committee on Legislation of the
National Farmers Alliance and
and Industrial Union
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Jan. 3, 1890.
In pursuance Of the action taken at
st. Louis by the Supreme Council, the
undersigned called upon Hon. Robert
p. Porter, Superintendent Of the
United States Census Bureau, on the
26th ultlmo and presented him copy
Of the resolutions passed by the Su-
preme Council requiring that the next
census be made to contain evidence as
to the number Of renters and land
owners, also the amount of mortgage
Indebtedness. He assured the under
signed, in the presence Of United
States Senators Coke and Reagan,
that the census enumeration, as he
now contemplates taking it, will con
tain evidence as to the number of
persons who own land, city and coun-
try seperate, and the number who rent
or lease; the number Of mortgages up
on real estate as shown by the records
IN each Of the counties, the amount of
such mortgages, thenumber Of acres
so mortgaged and the rate of interest
named in each mortgage, all Of which
will DO so saperated snd classified that
the circumference upon country and
city realty may be estimated separate
! ly.
While this does not cover all the
points asked by the Supreme Council
at st. Louis, it does seem to practical
ly furnish the data necessary, and the
undersigned thinks the Superintend-
ent Of Census deserves credit for the
effort he is mSlyinG ito accQmmodsto
The advocate., 1890-01-09

needed on q per capita basis as the business In.
ierests Of the country expands and that all mon
ey issued by the government slallbe pllendrr
IN payment Ofall debts both public ana prlWlle'
2. We demand the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver.
3. We demand that Congress shall pass such
laws as shall enectually prevent the dealing IN
futures IN all agricultural ana mechanical pro-
duclIons; preserving such u stringent system Of
procedure In trials as shall secure prompt con
vlctlon, and imposing such penalties as shall So
cure the most perfect compliance wlththe law
4. We demand the passage Of laws prohibiting
allen ownership Of mnd, and that Congress take
early steps To devise sOmc plan 10 OObtain all lands
now owned by aliens and foreign syndicntesi
and that a lands now held by nllroadhnd 9th
er corporations In excess Ofsnol as are actually
used and needed by them, be reclaimed by the
government and held for actual settlers only
B. Believing In the doctrine Of "cqual rights to
All and special privileges 10 none' we demand
chat taxation, National or state, shall not be
used TO build up one interest Orclass at the eX-
pense Of another.
We believe that the money Of the country
should be kept as much ~ possible In the hands
Of the people, and hence we demand that all
revenues National, state or County, shall be-
limited 10 the necessary expenses OF the govern
ment economically and honestly administered.
g. We demand that Congress provide for The
issue Of sufficient amount Of fractional paper
currency to facilitate exchange through the me-
dunn OF the United States mail.
z. We demand that the means Of c0mmunl3a-
tIOn and transportation shall be owned by, and
operated In the interest Of the people, rs in the
United States postal system,
\. We demand such Legislation as shall effect
ually prevent the extonIon Of uslwIous interest
by any form Of evasion Of statutory provisions.
o. We demand such legislation as will pro-
vide for n reasonable stay Of execution IN all
eases OF foreclosure Of mortgages on real estate,
aud reasonable extenton Of time before the
confirmation Of shenf's sales.
10. We demand such legislation as viii effect.
ually prevent the organization or maintainance
Of trusts and combines for purposes of specna-
tIOn In any of the products of labor or necess-
ties Of life, or the transportation Of the same
II. We demand the adjustment of salaries Of
public officials 10 correspond with existing inan-
Clal conditions, the wages paid TO other forms OF
labor, and the prevailing prices Of the products
Of labor.
70. We demand the adoption Of the Austria
liam system ofyotlng and the Crawford system
Of primaries,
The advocate., 1890-01-09
Proclamation,

Brothers and. sister cf the subordt-
nate alliances acting under the
Kdnsds State Farmers Alliance.
AT tho last annual meeting Of the
State Alliance it was ordered that in
case there was a consolidation with
the Farmers and Laborers' Uuion Of
America at the meeting of the Nation
al Farmers Alliance and the said
Farmers and Laborer's Uuion in the
city of st. Louis, on the third day Of
December; 1889, that the Kansas
State Farmer Alliance would unite,
by proclamation Of its President,
with the Farmers Alliance and Co
operative Union of Kansas.
Then in view of the fact that Kan
sas, in the National body Of the Ma
tional Farmers Alliance, did unite
with the Farmers, and Laborers' I'm
ion Of America, that is now denomi-
mated the National Farmers Alliance
and Industrial Union.
No,C, therefore, /, /. M. Morris,
President Of the Kansas State Far
mers' Alliance, do proclaim that this
said body is hereby united with the
Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union of Kansas,
In thus uniting the two farmers or
ganizations of the State Of Kansas,
we cease to act as your President, and
place Bro. B. If. Glover, of Cam
bridge, Kan. at the head Of the
united body; also, Bro T.J. McLain
will act as Assistant Secretary with
Bro. j. B. French, to aid in perfecting
the consolidation and advance the
united body on the highway of pro
gress.
Brother and sisters: On this new
field ofunited action we appeal to
you to be prompt in your efforts and
strike telling blows that will protect
the interests Of the farmers home on
the soil of Kansas. Unity in action
unity in strength will plant the ban
ner of victory for the farmers Of our
state over the frowning fortress Of
wrong,
The leaming light of hope for our
lolgss y )aewping ras, We hpTsr ,,pi
The advocate., 1890-01-09

the public dcmand in this direction.
q. w. MAoUNE,
Chairman Executive Board and
Committee on Legislation, N. +. A.
and l. u.
The above has been submitted to
Hon Robert p. Porter for correction
and was returned with the statement
that, "as to Che number Of persons
who rent or lease" could not be OBJ
tained from the records. 1t is there
fore understood that this class Of in
formation will come from the house
to house canvass This is the onlycor-
rection offered to tho above statement
consequently it has been ratified as
legal.
The advocate., 1890-01-09
Declaration OfPurposes.

Whereas, The general condition Of our country
imperatiyely demands unity Of action on the part
OF the labOrng Classes, reformation in economy
and the dissemination Of principles best calcu-
lated 10 encourage and foster agricultural and
mechanical pursuits, encouraging the tOllng
masses leading them in the road Of prosperity
and providing Just aud fair remuneration for
labor, Just exchange for our commodities, and
tho best means Of securing TO the hbOrIng class
o. ehe greatest amount Of good; we hold to the
principle that tallmOnOpolles are dangerous to the
best interests OF the country, tending TO ensaye
free people and subyert and finally overthrow
the great principles purchased by the fathers OF
American liberty. We therefore adopt the fol-
lowing sour declaration Of prnclples'
1. TO labor for the education of The agricultural
Glasses IN the science Of economical government
a. strictly nOn.panlsan spirit, and TO bring "
bout more perfect union Of said classes,
q. That we demand equal rights TO all and spe-
cial favOrs 10 none.
3. To mdorse the motto "In things essential,
unity, and in all things, Charity"
A, 10 deyelOpe better state mentally, morally,
socially and financially.
5. TO constantly strive TO secure entire hamO-
nv and good will TO an mankind and brotherly
lrYe among ourselves,
lhe To suppress PERSONAL local, sectional and
5lNlOnal preiudlcesi all unheathiul rivalry and
selfish ambition.
Y Tbc brightest Jewels which II gamers are the
tears Of widows and orphans, and its imperative
2opmands are 10 visit the homes where aeerated
hcartg are bleeding 10 assuage the suferlngs OF
brother or a sister bury the dead, care for the
sdowa and educate the orphans; TO exercise
ngiiy toward offenders; to construe words and
eedBin their most favorable light, granting hon
/ Aty az purpose and good intentions to others
\ id 10 protect the principles of the Farmers Al
nce and Industrial Union until death. It's
"a ys are reason and equity ts cardinal doctrine.
pire purity Of thought and life, its intention Is
n earth, peace, and good win TO man."
OUR PLATFORM.
We demand the abolition Of national banks
the substitution OF legal tender treasury
,vtr ,Nel Of national bank notes, issued Ii
liaN ip tllS 'M. n Of the cOun
The advocate., 1890-01-09

time through the unity Of the toiIers
Of the land. Be true TO this unity,
and you will protect the rights Of
down trodden class.
/. M Morris,
Pres. KS. State Eamers' Alliance.
White City KS. Dec 25. 49,
Papers Of Kansas friendly to the in
terest Of the farner please copy
The advocate., 1890-01-09
Congressman D. N. Morrill of tho


first district has recently been
interviewed in Kansas City. The re-
porter asked him:
"What about the situation in Kansasp
"Well there is no use denying the
fact that things are slightly mixed over
there. When people are In bad luck
from any cause whatever, they are dis
posed to blame the political situation.
We have had bad crops for three sue
cessive years and times are very hard.
Now we have an immense crop with no
market for II and blockade In trans
portation which makes il impossible to
ship produce No wonder farmers are
dissatisfied, but they make the mistake
Of attributlng their misfortune to bad
Legislation"
"Will the Farmers, alliance cut any
figure in Kansas politlcsp
"It is too early in the season TO an
swer that question. II will depend
upon circumstances. The alliance Is
the result of the disaffection of which /
have just spoken. So too, in a large
part, is the resubmission agitation, but
this comes from the towns instead Of
the country. A few Of the larger towns
want the revenue that might be derived
from saloon licenses. They are feeling
the effects Of hard times, and are cast
ing about for means to raise funds. A
Frightening Of the financial outlook
would do much toward stopping the
movement"
II Gems absolutely out Of the quos-
tion for the average politician to com
prehend the present condition Of our
affairs or to appreciate the necessity
of relief TO the depressed industries of
the country. Mr. Morrill, saysl eve
have had bad crops for three sue
cessive years and times are very hard.
Now we have an immense crop with
no market for 1t, and a blockade in
transportation which makes it inn
possible to ship produce. No won
der farmers are dissatisfied, but they
make the mistake of attributing their
misfortune to bad legislation"
Mr.. Morrill, attributes the hard
timeso of the past three years to
failure OF crops. This year we have
ian immense crop, but no market"
Why no markets If it is a mistake to
attribute existing conditions TO bad
Legislation, will Mr.. Morrill, enlighten
us as to what cause we should attri-
butte these things7 Is it q mistake
to attribute the stringency of the
money market TO bad legislation
The people think not, and they also
think that the greater part Of the
hardships that afflict the
country to day are directly attribu-
table to our present monetary sys-
tenn. If these conclusions are erone-
GUS Mr.. Morrill, and the other great
lights who possess superior informa-
ton upon these subjects would confer
a great favor upon the dissatisfied
masses if he would inform them Of
the precise nature of their difficulties,
and point out the source to which
The advocate., 1890-01-09
Natlanal Farmers Alliance

and Industrial Union.
Washington, ID. O., January 3, 1890 }
At an early day the Ritual, contain
ing form for burial service, will be
published and issued from this Office.
Also, the Constitution and Statutory
Laws Of the Order, with simple and
practical rules Of parliamentary usage.
These books will be printed in neat
and durable style and will each bear
the imprint Of the seal Of the National
Order Rituals aud National Consti-
tutiong without such imprint will not
be recognized as official.
This Office can supply State secre-
taries only. Members Of the order
must apply to their State secretary.
by order Of the President;
j. III. TURNER,
Secretary N. Il. A. and L. u.
The advocate., 1890-01-09
FARMERs' ALLIANCE AND IN
DUsTRlAL UNION.
OrrIcIAL DIRMCTORY.

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
National Farmers Alliancr and
Industrial Union.
Presldenl--L l.. POLK Washington, D. o.
VIce-Pres. -B, VI. CLOVER Cambridge KAN
Secretary. ii. TURNER, Washington, D. o.
Treasurer II. W. HICKMAN, Pnxco, MO-
Lecturer BEN. rERRELI7 washington D. "
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Throe years. A. PATTY, MACON MlsS'
Two years.-IsAAC McCRACKEN, - MN'
Que year EVAN JONES, Dublh' Texas
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
q W. McCuNH. Washington d. Q.
AtoNzo WARpALL, Huron, South Dakota.
n TurMAN. Palmetto, Tenn.
KANsASsTATE OFFICERS
Presldent-B. II. CLOVER Cambridge hallS'
Vice Pres.--W II. BIDDLE, Augusta Klins'
Secretary. b. FRENCH, Hutchinson hahS'
Treasurer II. BAUGHMAN, Burton kahS'
Ohapan--J +, WEST, Patterson Mans
Iecturer--A. n. DICKINSON, Merden kans'
Assistant Lect.- -VAEB. PRATHER, Neutral KS
Boorkeeper-J. u. WILLIAMS, Bentley kans
Asst DOoskeeper w. TAYLOR, Newton 49,
gergt-at,Ams- i. X. HAYT, Dexter kans
Business Agont-C. A. TYLER, Topeka kans
standing Committees.
JUDICIARY
B. j. ADKINS Burton, Harvey Co., Kans
E. C.CADwELie- Hastead, llaryeyCo, kans'
w. A. NELSON -Corbln, ,6edgewlck Co., kans'
FINANCE
J. n. Remlck- Halstead, HaryeyCo. kans
b. @. smith Bently, Sedgswlck Co Kans'
J. n. Newman, jefferson Go. kans.
BOARD or TRUSTEES
b. n. Clover Cambridge, kans
J. B. French HutchiAson,
\. j. Adkins Burton,
n. Q. Caldwell -TIalstead,
w, A. Nelson Corbn,
INSURANCE.
n. Baughman- Burton, Kansas
3. M. Scott -McPherson,
A. w. Smith MCPHERSON,
PRINTING
p B. Maxon- Emporla, Kansas
"A. 40. Dickinson -Merlden,
3. McIallln-Topeka,
LEGISLATION,
M. II. Marllum- Constant Kansas
"A. W. smith MCPHERSON,
Edwin Snyder OskalOosa,
ORDER or BUSINESS.
n. Baughman- Burton, Kansas
4. p. Leech-Thyer
A. WllsOn-W WOOdyllle,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-04-02
Thrown from, an ,l,'-I ceboat.

! remember the first time l ever
climbed into an iceboat. It was near
Saugerties, on the Hudson, about thirty
years ago. Three other passengers were
there. too, but 1 was the only novice. I
was horribly afraid of air holes, for
had heard great deal about them. See
ing one about fifty yards in front of lis,
and directly in our track, nervously
drew the steerman's attention to it.
"Do you think am blindT' he replied,
angrily, for / had bothered him that
way once or twice before. A second
later he shouted, "Hold on, air. and /,
who had not held on fast enough, as the
boat spun away on another course, was
shot out of the craft and went sliding
along over the ice ut wonderful rate Of
speed. There was q splash, and felt
the water close over my head. thought
we were all lost, for, in my fright and
confusion, / had not noticed that / had
left the iceboat, but when rose, splut-
tering, TO the surface, saw my COM
panions 200 feet away, and quite safe.
1t was who was in the air hole, and
was there alone.
Il was n quarter Of an hour before I
was Aahed out half drowned and t.se-
never attempted to offer suggestions to
the steersman, but have devoted my at
tention exclusively to my own business,
and chiefly to holding on when he tells
me. New York Sun.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-04-02

The telephone service is admirable, as
is testified by the public appreciation,
there being over 10000 instruments in
use In Berlin. There are no private tele-
phone companies in Germany, the tele-
phone, like the telegraph, being q branch
Of the postal service. The price for tele-
phone service Is low, the annual charge
for an instrument being 100 marks, or
something less than $50. The long dis
lance service between the principal cities
of the empire is being rapidly introduced.
A telegram received for person who has
telephone Is at once delivered orally
from the central office, and the written
message then forwarded by the local post.
Likewise telegram is transmitted by
the sender to the telegraph office by tele-
phone. The telephones In use are manu-
featured by Siemens & Halske, the great
electricians, and are said 10 be q great inn
provement upon the Bell patent. upon
which they are based.--Cor. Mexican
Financier.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-04-02

Professor Jones, the English scientist
and other "F. r. s. Eel. b. AS" and
''B. 9. DIS are discussing the dangers
our American gas well drillers are sub
jecting the whole population OF the
world to by tapping natures great gas
retorts. Jones thinks the earth gigan-
tic balloon, held up, in part at least. by
internal heat and gases, and believes
that d continual drain on natures great
gas main will eventually exhaust the
supply and cause the earth's crust to
break in and perhaps fall into millions
Of pieces as it collapses prior to falling
through space everlasting. 1t is reason
able to suppose that there Is some founda-
ton for the alarm this prophet has been
sounding for the past two years. The
steady belching forth Of millions Of feet
Of gas every hour in the day is surely
causing great vacuum somewhere not
far beneath the surface. That the COM
paratiye thin archway over this fast
emptying cavern is more than likely to
break and cause great havoc on the sur
face there is but little doubt.--St. Louis
Republic.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-04-02
An obperyant Boy.

The boy of whom write is never at q
loss to find something to observe. Last
year heavy shower caught him while
he was fishing. From his retreat he kept
an eye out to see whatever there was to
be seen, and shortly after observed the
dragon flies. great and little, settling in
the tall brook grass for shelter from rain.
Before the shower was fairly over he saw
the cedar birds come and drive the dragon
flies from their covert, hunting them
down in all their lace winged finery.
The great three inch dragon flies, pointed
with black and yellow, were too strong
for the birds, but the little slender fell
lows, done up in fancy colors--browa,
green, blue and dusky--became meat for
the hunters.
Some time ago I demonstrated with
him for throwing stones at king bird,
but was told that he was doing it only
to please the bird. True enough, it did
please the bird. From his perch on high
tree the king bird calculated the curve
of each stone, chattering defiance as the
missile whizzed by, rising few feet
when it came too near, only to settle
again in the same place.
As 1t amused both bird and boy, for sew
eral days the king bird returned daily to
enjoy the sport.--Cor. Forest and Stream.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1890-04-02

Joseph f. Graham, OF New York, has
In his possession a shoe and a sandal
which were worn by Queen Elizabeth
more than 300 years ago.
The shoe Is in wonderful state Of
preservation. 1t is No. in length,
but rather too broad to be considered
shapely at the present time. 1t Is made
of yellow brocaded satin, lined with fine,
stout canvas. The sole is of oak tanned
leather. The heel is exactly like the high
French heel Of modern times. It Is
placed well under the foot and Is at least
two inches high. The toe runs to a sharp
point. Across the instcp are two satin
straps, which evidently were once fas-
tened with jeweled clasps. There is no
stiifening in any part of the shoe. The
edges are bound with yellow silk braid.
Shoe and Leather Review