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The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Coal on the Tracks.

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. "A broken
axle on train comprised almost en-
tirely of coal cars caused a bad wreck
on the Pennsylvania road at Pomerania,
25 miles east of this city, at late hour
last night Eighteen loaded coal cars
were hurled from the track and their
contents, aggregating 800 tons Of coal,
scattered in every direction, blocking
all tracks and tearing up the rails
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
DEBs AGAINST STRIKES.
He Saws He viii Advocate the Ballot to
Redress Wrongs.

Chicago. Aug. 81 will never again
be connected with any strike organiza-
ton. said President Debs, of the
American Railway union, to-day. This
strike has developed the fact that the
sentiment of the people of the country
is against strikes, and that the govern
ment stands ready to put down such
movements at the point of the bayonet.
I shall hereafter advise all working
men to seek redress by the ballot.
Debs arrived from Terre Haute this
forenoon and was met at the depot by
a committee from the American Rail
way union. He went Immediately to
Uhlrich's hall, where directory meet
ing was held and arrangements were
made for the convention tomorrow.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Always On Time and Aheao oi ing

Seems to be the motto Of the John =.
Salzer Seed Co, of La Crosse, Wis, whose
general M ger, Mr.. Henry A. saizer, IS
now ~cour--. the celebrated farm dlstr1ets 7eu
of Russia, France, England, Germany, ny @ no-
nt141.; and rare varieties OF farm seeds, as also
Tee Vegetable able and tlowerseed novelties; Mr.;
SaIzer is thoroughly acquainted win tne
wants of the American farmer ana gar, gar
dener, and he will be sure 10 oolaln Ihe
very vest that Europe has to offer,
The John A. Salzer Seed Co. makes spe-
cialtv of seeds for the farm and garden,
and IS the introducer of more new varletles
Of wheat. oats, potatoes, vegetable and for
age plants than all western seedInen coll-
bined.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Storm in the Mountains.

HUGO, Col, Aug. "A terrific rain
storm, the worst in years, swept over
western Lincoln county last night, do
ing great damage, and particularly to
the railroads. In the vicinity of Lake
station, on the Union Pacific, several
hundred feet of track was carried
away. Passenger trains were delayed
many hours and wrecling trains were
sent out from Cheyenne Wells and from
Denver. Fear is expressed that the
reservoir on the Big Sandy will break.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
ROY BANDITS AFLOAT.
A POLITICAL RUMOR.
A Populist Police Commission Trying to
Make a Fusion Deal.

TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. 2.-The politi-
clans are very much interested in a re-
port which comes from Leayenworth
to-day that J. B. Welch, one of Gov.
Lewellings new police commissioners,
and until a few weeks ago an active
middle-of-the-road populist, is trying
to work fusion scheme with the dem
ocrats in Leavenworth county, by
which all the county ticket is to be
given to the democrats except the three
representatives in the legislature, who
are to be populists. 1t is also said that
Welsh has promised the state admin
istratiOn that this deal shall be con-
summated.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
THE TARIFF CONFERENCE.
House Members f. Confident of Speedy
Settlemel1o of the Bill.

House Members u
SettlemeLo of the BILL
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Active nego-
tiations are proceeding both inside the
tariff conference and in influential
quarters outside the conference to
bring about a complete and speedy
agreement on the tariff bill and pre-
diction is made that the end is near at
hand.
On the three great items of sugar,
iron and coal it is denied with emphasis
on the house side that the senate sugar
schedule and the senate rate on iron
would prevail and that the house
would be compensated by reciprocity
clause on coal 1t is stated by those
leaders informed of the facts that the
sugar schedule will not be that fixed
bv the senate, not the free sugar OF the
house bill, but middle ground.
The friends of the administration
say there is good prospect that the
presidents insistence on free raw ma
terials-free iron ore and free coal
will receive substantial recognition,
and deny as impossible all reports that
any agreement would be on the basis
of accepting the senate rate on coal
and iron. There is good reason TO be-
lieve that Chairman Wilson and the
| friends of the administration will not
yield to such proposition.
The democratic conferees were to-
gether again two hours to-day and at
the close of the meeting the house
members expressed the same conf
dence of a speedy settlement that they
had after the meeting yesterday.
Chairman Wilson and Mr.. MOntCOm-
ery went at once to Speaker Crlsp's S
private office and conferred with him
for half an hour. Chairman HOl-
man of the democratic caucus commit
tee also conferred with the speaker.
Mr.. Holman said afterward that the
tariff situation had changed so ma
terially for the better that the house
caucus would not be held for the pres
ent. The conferees would be given
every opportunity to get together, he
added.
The senate conferees can be induced
to say but very little on the situation.
One Of them is quoted as saying that
there were more indications of reach
ing an understanding than there had
heretofore been. They admit that the
senate propositions have been submit
ted to the conference providing in some
instances for modification and in 9th
ers merely change of form, but de-
clare that no amendment has yet been
proposed that can be agreed upon.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Indians in Hard Luck.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. "A pitiable
sight was witnessed to-day upon the
arrival of the Red Star line steamer
Illinois, Capt Ferguson, from Antwerp,
when twelve Indians composing part
of Pawnee Bills Wild West show,
stepped ashore They bore little sem
blance to the Indians who sailed from
this port on April 25 for the worlds
fair at Antwerp Gaunt-looking, hol-
low-eved and some on.crutches, they eX-
cited the pity of the crowds of specta-
tors that usually witness the arrival OF
an emigrant steamer.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
eAx OF FUNDYS TIDES.

THERE Is fall in the tide OF twelve
af+ao,, feet at Grand ManOn.
AT both Lubec and Eastport the t1oe
boasts a better record, which is twenty
THE tide at St. John varies all the
vav from twenty-four feet to thirty
SEVENTY feet is what the tide has
registered at Moncton' on the oena o
the Peticodiac.
THE diff ,rence between hl9n anu
low-water mark on the Cobequld river
Is twelve miles, the river being twelve
miles longer at high than at low water
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Foil in Front of the Sickles.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Aug. John Ras-
mussen was driving moving machine
near his home. miles south of RulO,
when the horses became eunmanageable
and ran away. He was thrown Tor.
ward from the seat and fell in front OF
the rapidly working sickles. Rasmus-
sen was dragged considerable dis
tance and his arms body and legs hor-
riblv cut and mutilated. His injuries
ac.e fatal
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Baseball Games.

NAIIUNNI4 LEEANUE'
At Chicago-Chicago. 8: st. Louis. 1.
At phia-Philadelph l3; Brooklyn
6.
At New YOrk-New York. f. Boston, j.
At ittSburgh-PittSburgh, IL: CINCINNATI ~.
At Observation-Disclosures II; Washington 3.
At Acknowledgement, II; Louisville, III.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
At Kansas City-kansas City 6; Detroit, D.
At Sioux Citv-Tc1edO. II: Sioux City. Z.
At Minneapolis rand Rapids, l0; Mime
apOlis, D. --
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
AT jacksonville - Jacksonville, IA; De'
Moines. g.
At Rock ISland-RoclS Island. IL st. Joseph, B.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Eou1d a kep of Money.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Aug. 2.-The ex-
ecutor of Adolph Krohe, deceased, of
Virginia, has found $4,000, mostly in
gold and partly in government bonds
in a nail kcg in Krohe's house, where
the latter had kept it hidden. Krohe's
estate is valued at $780, 900.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
salvation Army Encampment.

TOPEKA. Kan. Aug. 2.-Naj. George
Sullv, who commands the southwest
ern division of the Salvation army with
headquarters in this city, is making
extensive preparations for a great
camp meeting of the Salvation army,
to take place at Kerr's park, Kansas
CITY, Kan. The camp will open on
Saturday, August IS, and run ten days,
with meetings almost incessantly from
morning until night each day. Dele
cations will attend from all the Saliva
ton army posts of neighbori ng cities.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
NAL MORRILL'S ITINERARY.

ne VIII Speak at Several Soldier Reunions
One an Interstate Affair.
TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. 2.-The republic
an state central committee has made
the following appointments for e. n.
Morrill,. candidate for governor: Su'
perior. Neb., August > and 3; Paola-
AUGUST 4: Washington, August s and O.
Fort Scott, August -; hutchinson
August 16.
The Superior, Washington and
Hutchinson meetings will be soldiers
reunions Superior is just over the
line in Nebraska and the meeting will
be an interstate affair
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
COXEY'S APPEAL.
lie Wants Congress to Issue RatiOns to His
Hungry Followers.

MAssILLoN, o., Aug. 2.-Gen. j. S.
Coxev has issued the following appeal
to congress-: 'On behalf of 400 hungry
citizens of the United States, now as
sembled near the capital to secure re-
dress of their grievance, the under
signed would most respectfully petit
ton that you immediately pass reso-
luton authorizing the secretary OF
war to issue $500 worth of ratlOns to
relieve them in their present distress,
until food now in transit from the
west. but detained on account OF the
strike. can reach them.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Danish Care,

But do it consistently, wisely, and not with
alcoholic stimulants, but by the reinforce,
ment of energy, the renewal Of appetite ana
the ability to digest, which Hostetters
Stomach Bitters, foremost among tones,
nroduces. Malaria, rheumatism, kidney
complaints, constipation and nervousness
are conquered by this victor over many all
mentS.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

ssUsEFUL IMPORTATION" is the title of a
pamphlet Just received from the Prickly Ash
Bitters Co., of st. Louis, Mo. An examination
will show it to be all its name implies. is
full of Useful information" The chapters
on "What to Do in Case of Accidents"
"Antidotes for Poisons," ''Health Hints"
etc, are most valuable and are written in a
plain English, common-sense manner, AVOID
ing medical terms as much as possible. 1t
also contains ''Useful Information for
Farmers. Housewives" etc. It's a book that
should be in every house in the land. Write
the firm above named for a copy, and when
YOU get it read it attentively and keep it
where it can easily be found III time OF need.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
TO START UP AT PULLMAN.
The Company Will Put About 800 Men in
the Repair and Other Shops.

The Company W III Tut 4AD"HI "UU HtH III
the Repair and Other Shops.
CHICAGO. Aug. 2.-Vice President
Wickes. of the Pullman Co. announced
to-day that the works will start to-
morrow. He said that about 500 men
have promised to return to work,
and that the repair department
and one or two others will be
opened, and the officials expect to have
the entire plant in full blast within
short time Applications have been
received from about 1000 of the old
employees. This number includes about
300 special policemen, who have been
guarding the works and who, the com
many claims. are skilled workmen.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
More Packing House Men Strike.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2.-Eight hun
dred men employed in the packing
houses at South Omaha joined the
butchers strike to-day. All the houses
were affected and only few cattle and
hors were killed.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Pension for an Indian.

WAsnINGroN, Aug. 2.-Sharp Nose,
an Arapahoe Indian chief Of Wyoming,
has been deemed by the house pension
committee worthy Of a pension OF ST.
month for his services to the govern
ment as scout in leading the attack
on the village Of hostile Cheyennes IN
the BIG Horn mountains in Novem mber,
1876. and on other occasions.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
,.,,uo.o Officials Getting Discouraged

CHICAGO. Aug. 2--At the offices OF
the important western railroads the
corn crop situation is regarded with a
good deal of apprehension. The Of
fcials are disinclined to make esti-
mates as to the actual damage caused
bv the drought but they admit that it
will he very large.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
a. R.U. Men Invited to France.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. 2.-B. F.
Gordon, labor agitator and editor OF
a weekly newspaper in Argentine, re.
ceived a letter from Secretary-GcneraI
Guerard, of the American Railway
union, in Paris France, this morning
inviting a representative of the union
men of Argentine to attend a great IN
ternatiOnal labor conference at Paris
beginning October l.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
4 Murder and Suicide.

CHICAGO, Aug. 2.-In a fit Of jealous
rage. Harry r. Huitscon of 1868 Vernon
avenue emptied the contents of re-
yolver into his wife Grace to-day and
then, seizing another weapon, shot
himself. Both were fatally wounded.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
shot by a Rejected Lover.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Aug. 2.-Late Monday
nipht John McCrane shot Florence
Morton in the head because she refused
To marry him, and then made his
escape. The bullet passed through the
side Of the woman's head and lodged
in the brain. but she is still alive.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
To INVESTIGATE THE STRIKE.
The Commission Will Meet in chicago
August Is to Hear Testimony.


August Is to Hear Testimony.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The three
members constituting the commission
appointed to investigate the recent
strike held meeting in this city yes
terday. They adopted preamble and
resolutions setting forth the object and
purpose of their appointment and the
ends to be sought They adjourned to
meet August Is in the post office build.
ing in Chicago, when the testimony OF
both sides to the controversy Will be
taken, and to hear and consider all
facts, suggestions and arguments as to
the causes of the strike, and the best
means of adjusting the same, and as to
any legislation or measure which
OUGHT to be recommended in regard to
similar controversies hereafter.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Senator Voorhees, Better.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Reports from
Senator Voorhees, to-day are that he is
better than yesterday, having rested
we'll last night. Senator Vest, who is
suffering from an attack of erysipelas,
was at the meeting of tariff conferees
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Dnath of .IudrR Holt.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Judge Joseph
Holt. who was judge acknowledgement
of the army and at one time acted as
secretary Of war. died at his residence
in this city to-day.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

GEORGETOWN, O., Aug. 2.-Edward
Howard Jones. on trial for the fourth
time for the murder of his wife was
to-day for the fourth time convicted of
murder in the first degree. Inc jury
spent sixteen hours i'll consultation.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Soldiers Leave Cripple Creek.

DENVER, Col, Aug. Gov. Waite
has finally issued an order calling the
militia from Cripple Creek. He says
he thinks the trouble in the great gold
camp is ended.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
Tee Factory Burned.

SAN ANGELO, Tex, Aug. 2.-The San
Angelo ice factory burned last night;
loss. 5000: no insura nee. The origin
Of the fire is thought to be incendiary.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
A BANK CASE.
The President of Defunct Bank APP
peals to the Supreme Court,
MURDERER WANTS A PARDON
Two Boy Bandits Heading for New Or
leans, Captured Near Little Rock, III
a Houseboat Loaded with
Plunder.

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. &C. W. My
ers, president of the Bank of Green's
burg, who was convicted in the district
court of Kiowa county of receiving de-
posts when he knew the bank was IN
failing condition and sentenced 10
five years in the penitentiary, has taken
an appeal to the supreme court, ano
pending a decision in that tribunal AS
sociate Justice Johnston this morning
fixed his bond at 50 600.
The failure of Myers bank caused
the people of Kiowa county to lose
large sum of money. the county treas
urv losing nearly $4,000.
After the failure Myers fled the
country and was finally located at Oak
land, Cal. He was brought back to
Kansas for trial at great expense ana
after a hard fight in the Oakland
courts The trial judge gave Myers
| the full limit of the law, after having
refused to grant a new trial.
The amount of the bond fixed by
Justice Johnston, while comparatively
small. is satisfactory to the authorities
of Kiowa county. Myers has not yet
furnished bOndsmen and should he fan
he will be held in the Kiowa county
jail.
O'KELI.Y WANTS A PARDON
DENVER, Col. Aug. :.-Edward
O'Kellv. who is serving life sentence
in the penitentiary for the murder OF
Bob Ford, slayer of Jesse James, at
Creede. has applied for pardon. AS
justification for the crime he says:
THE killing of the man was the out
come of previous trouble. At the time
of the killing he made movement for
his gun and thinking he was going to
kill me | shot him In his application
OKelly states that he was born IN MIS-
souri,. although he denied it at his trial
and it is believed he went to Creede
and obtained a commission as deputy
sheriff for the express purpose OF Kill
ing Ford.
BOY BANDITS AFLOAT
LITTLE Rock Ark, Aug. 2.-ROb Roy
and Frank Egon, two of the MOrrlllto1
band of boy bandits, have been cap
tured s miles below the city, head
inc for New Orleans, in hOusebO
loaded with plumber. They ADMITTED
that they were suspected of connection
with the gang. They are in jail await
ING the arrival of Conway county 9th
GERS. 1t turns out that the boat ha'
been built for the purpose of TRADING
, +hair nlun1er at New Orleans.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
rAo Missouri Mashed Out Tracks.

ArcH1soN. Kan, Aug. 2.-The river
washed out the Kansas City, st. Joseph
& Council Bluffs track near East Atchi-
son to-day and all roads entering this
city from the east must run 10 miles
around bv way of Sugar lake.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

CrTTAS THRUsT-s'That young Dumlelgh
has got more money than sense" Dulham
Bluntlv-"I didn't know he was rich" Cut
tan Thrust-"He isn't."-Puck.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

TIE Wichita shops at Fort Scott.
Kan, have been opened for work AMI
all the old employees have been re
timed.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

The colored people of southeastern
Kansas are making big preparations to
ce>4 4brate Emancipation day, August 4,
at Cherokee.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

A young man named Florence Mer-
rill. wanted for forgery in Lincoln, H.,
was arrested at Hutchinson, KAN
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

Mai Halford. late private secretary
to President Harrison, was badly hurt
in a runaway at Omaha, Neb.
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

"MY darling" whispered the Chicago
man. "Mv life" she murmured. "Yom are
the only wife l ever loved."-Detrolt IT'D
unen
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
The State Normal School Of X ansns Is rec

The State Normal School of X ansns is rec
sgnzed every where as the great teachers training
school Of the west Nearly lao students Tor each o1
the past three years. 81 Kansas counties and Is states
represented last year. The new wing gives US aDnus
Is rooms all tod for school purposes The WONDER
full growth Of the school. though connnlng nsel 70
It's one line of legitimate work. is high compllment
to its thorOughncss and efficiency. ,,,
.-It is the only school In the state whose dploma
is life certificate teach. Mileage pald 70 honsas
students Tuition free. Expenses as low as anywhere
else Equipment and faculty unsurpassed Send lor
cuiars Address "A. Is. Taylor. Pres, fuipoFla, -
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
A STATE OF WAR.
A Formal Notification to Foreign
Powers That 1t Exists.
AN APOLOGY TO ENGLAND.
The japanese Minister Says That 1t Was
Not known That the Kow Shung
Was British Vessel Until
After the Fight.

TOXIC, Aug. 2.-The japanese gov
.rnment has instructed its minister in
London to apologize to Great Britain
Tor firing upon and sinking the trans
port Kow Shung while she was flying
the British flag. The japanese minis
ter has been instructed to inform
Great Britain that the commander OF
the japanese cruiser did not know that
the KOw Shung was British vessel
until after the fight. Capt. Galsworthy,
of the Kow Shung and many other per-
sons who were on board the transport
were rescued by the boats of the Japan
ese warship.
The Japanese government has IN
formed the representatives of foreign
powers here that state of war exists
between Japan and China. This is re-
garded as equivalent to a declaration
of war.
STATEMENT BY A JAPANESE OFFICIAL.
WAsHINGTON, Aug. Am Official OF
the Japanese legation to-day expressed
himself pleased that his government
had made an official statement of the
difficulties which Immediately preceded
hostilities between China and Japan.
/ 1t would show to the world. he believed,
/ that Japan had not acted except upon
| great provocation and then only In
self-defense and to prevent the Chinese
from gaining any points of advan-
tage The declaration by Japan
that threatened Chinese advances
would be regarded as men
ace by the Japanese government
it was held constituted practical,
though not a formal, declaration OF
war All the acts of hostility com
mitted. he said, have taken place since
the goth of July, the date of the ultima
tum submitted by China. For this
reason the opinion is held at the lega-
ton that the Japanese government
cannot be held responsible for indem
nity for the deaths by drowning of the
soldiers on the transport Kow Shung
because the latter was flying the Brit
ish flag.
RUSSIA ON THE WATCH.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2.-The Rus
sian newspapers are unanimous IN say
inc that whatever the result of the
war between China and Japan Russia
will not tolerate any diminishment O
| Co.aar +o,,.i+or1 or. a a1iaDatiOn of COrpar
The People's friend., 1894-08-03

THERE are two many people in the world
who mistake laZinesS for dlgnlty.-Cleve-
land Plaindealer
The People's friend., 1894-08-03
RI-SSIA on THE WATCH.

ST PETERSBURG, Aug. 2.-The Rus
sian newspapers are unanimous IN say
inc that whatever the result of the
war between China and Japan Russia
will not tolerate any diminishment of
Corean territory or alienation of Corean
independence Russia, it is added, will
not permit any interference upon the
part of Great Britain or any other pow
er, if such interference endangers Rus
sian interests