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Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
ALAnAMA DEMOCRATS.
Only SllverItes VIII lie Allowed to Go to
tho Chicago COnyentIOn.

Only sllverites VIII lie Allowed to Go to
tho Chicago COnventIon.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 22-The
democratic state convention was called
to order by Chairman Knox of the
state committee. Five hundred and
four delegates were enrolled. Mr..
Clarie will go before the convention
and will have about 10 votes recorded
for him and the sound money princi-
pies, for which he has contended.
The Johnston men are determined
to go the full length and have
agreed to adopt platform in favor
OF free coinage OF silver at sixteen to
one and instruct the delegation to Chi
cago on the same line. The delegation
slated for the state at large to Chicago
is as follows: Senators Morgan and
Pugh, Congressman Bankhead and
Gen, Pettius. The districts. will be
permitted to elect their delegates, but
they will be turned down under the
unite rule.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
Wants to BE Under RussIa'a Wing.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, April 22-In adj
dition to the loan of 100000 that
Corea has been negotiating for Russia,
giving Hong Kong, the northern proV-
ince of Corea as security, the Corean
envoy has been instructed to request
that Russian troops be detailed to
guard the Corean palace and also that
Russia appoint advisers to the Coreau
government and military instructors
for the Corean army.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
tTEXAs INDEPENDENTS.


Its Anniversary COMMUNICATED by flow
err Battle and the Firing OF snlutes.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 22-The
annual flower battle festival, in COM
memoration Of the battle of San Ja-
cinto and the independence of Texas,
took place here yesterday evening and
was witnessed by fully $4,000 people.
Several hundred vehicles, beautifully
decorated with flowers and gaily at
tired women, men and children, par
ticipated in the battles. The battle
was preceded with parade, in which
the United States Fifth cavalry, sta
toned here, and many local civic or
CARNATIONS were in line. The battle
occurred in front of the historic Ala
mo and lasted for two hours. During
the firing of Il salute at Fort Sam Hous-
ton an accident occurred which result
ed in the loss of one mans life and the
wounding of two Others, all United
States soldiers.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, THURSDAY NOON, APRIL 49, 1896

which are to be taken from the forest
on the reservation. AS the bill is
drawn it provides that congress shall
appropriate 3l5O,OOO, one-third of which
is to be spent each year, but if the $50, :
900 for this year should not be appro-
priatcd by this congress- the warden
may go ahead working the convicts
and getting the preliminary work out
Of the way. Warden French says that
the convicts can do $500 900 worth of
work, so that for $50, 600 from the gov
eminent we can get $3.50 900 peni-
Tertiary.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
A NATIONAL BANK CLOSED.

Suspension Caused by Dls'ension Among
the Directors OF Denver nncern.
DENVER, Col, April 92.-The Ameri-
can national bank failed to open this
morning, and a notice was placed on
the door that the directors had decided
to liquidate. The step was taken on
account of internal dissension. 1t is
said all depositors will be paid in full.
The assets amount to So, 24j, Ia, and it
is claimed that but little trouble will
be experienced in realizing on them.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
ninnd, Inttls with Ilandlt..

EurArLA, ]. r., April 22.-Deputy
Marshal Mark Moore, of Eufaula, and
two posses Of men ran across the three
remaining outlaws who robbed a trunk
of 5000 at Calvin, I. T., about two
weeks ago. and it resulted in the kill
ing OF one bandit and the capture OF
the other two. The band consisted, at
the time of the robbery, of six men.
Deputy Moore took his prisoners to
Fort Smith by way of MuskoSee yes
teriav ...--.-..-.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
pApEREWsKI IS rRoeKEssIyE.
The Greatest Living Pianist VIII EnoOur-
aVa Arr In AmerIca.

The Greatest Living Pianist win EnoOur-
age Art In America.
NEW YORK, April % -Paderewski,
the pianist, has placed in the hands Of
William Steinway and DIR. William
Mason, of this city, and Col. R. 7. Hig-
ginSon, of Boston, as trustees, $4,000
for the purpose of establishing the fol-
lowing triennial prizes for composers
OF American birth: First, $500 for the
best orchestral work in symphonic
form; second, $500 for the best cOmpo-
sition for solo instrument with or
chestra; third 5000 for the best cham
Der music work.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
MISSOURI kNIGmTs OF HONOR.

The Grand Lodge COnvenes ut Sc. Louis
with 100 Delegates In Attendance:
ST. LOUIS, April 22.-The Missouri
grand lodge of the Knights of Honor
convened in 10th biennial session in the
Odd Fellows building yesterday morn
ing. There were over 100 delegates in
attendance. The meeting was opened
by Grand Director Louis Benecke,
with William +. Pister acting grand
reporter. Grand Director Benecke re-
viewed the progress of the organiza-
ton during the past two years, and re-
ferred to several reports showing the
financial standing of the state organi-
cation. The grand director was of the
opinion that women might be admit
ted to membership, but that the ques-
ton OF their admission should be left
optional to the respective lodges.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
GREAT sErREuY PREVAILED.
Bill Taylor il Visited by Relatives and
nnlda a Onirt InterYlew.

Bill Taylor il Visited by Relatives and
Holds Quiet Interview.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 99.-Bill
Taylor's wife and mother came to
Kansas City last evening and went to
the jail at eight o'clock this morning
and spent the entire forenoon with
him. The two women were dressed in
black. They sat close together In
chairs facing each other outside the
bars Of Bills cell. When they were
first shown up to the cell each kissed
Bill through the bars. No tears were
shed. The women then sat down and
for four hours talked to Bill in whis-
pers. Two deputy marshals, who stood
one on each side of the women all
through the interview, did not hear a
word that was spoken.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
A Receiver for the TopeNa Capital.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April o.. Judge
Williams, of the federal court, stated
from the bench that he would appoint
q receiver for the Topeka Daily Capital
in a day or two. Maj. Hudson ex-
pressed surprise and said he felt GER
tain that the Mulvane management
would so arrange the business as to
dispense with receiver.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
nuLuwAYO's PERILoUs CONDITION.
The Natives Keep the white Citizens Com
tinualiy Guessing.


CApETowN, April % According to
reliable ndvices from Buluwayo, 5000
Mntabeles have left their camp on
some secret expedition, while 5000
hostiles are still about the town and
are within three miles of the outskirts,
constantly threatening the place, while
1000 natives in the town cause addi-
tional worry. Three hundred men
with Maxim gun are now guarding
the main pass to Mafeking, through
which the relief forces must pass. In the
engagements which have hitherto taken
place between the whites and the ma
tives, the latter have almost invariably
been beaten with severe loss. In fact,
It is said that fully 1900 Matabeles
have already been killed. The rinder-
pest, which is delaying the advance Of
the relief corps and provision and am
munition trains, is also playing havoc
with the cattle Of the natives.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
Saw MN and Salt Plant Burned.

SAGINAW, Mich, April 22.-The ex'
tensive saw mill and salt plant Of Wall
& Weber, located west OF the city,
were destroyed by fire this morning.
Loss, $40, 600; insurance, $4,000.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 90 United
States Marshal Shelby received word
this morning that Judge Draffen had
Just died of pneumonia at his home at
Boonville, ~. Judge Draffen was a
pioneer citizen Of Missouri Far back
in the sos he was associated with Sem
ator George G. Vas5 and Joseph STE
phens, father OF State Treasurer Lon
V. Stephens, in the practice of law at
Boonville.
Very poor shooting was the result
of the State Sportsmen's association
on their first days meeting at Omaha,
Neb. Not straight was made. -
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23

Ladies single capes in black and
navy blue, all wool, SOC
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23

English Clay Woosted, double cape,
black sa III bound, fancy stitching.
81. OOI
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23
A Federal Psnltentlary.

WASHINGTON, April 92.-Mr. Broder-
icls reported favorably from the house
judiciary committee the bill providing
for federal penitentiary at Fort
Leavenworth. Kan. 1t locates the
proposed penitentiary and authorizes
Warden French to put convicts to work
getting out the stone. making the
bricks and preparing the heavy timbers
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23

Fine French Serge in black al!
wool, II yards wide, 35c yd
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-04-23

Double warp Cashmere in all
colors, 3G inches wide. zoe Vd
The bee., 1896-04-23
Sharp Lookout for Fresh Items Of Interest the Retail COAL COKE
rh will space

SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.

Canadian Anthracite coal Is TO be used by the
u. S. Navy on the Pacific coast stations.
80
Losses Of barges on the Ohio by running into
bridge piers amounts to sIoo,o 900 annually.
.Fs
Washi ugton, ID. c.. has many itinerant coal
peddlers who use false measures and give false
weights Tho police are after these sharpers and
propose to see that the poor are not victmized
~
City contractors a, Chicago. Ill, have been in
dic,od The principal witness against them we're
the drivers OF the coal wagons who told the jury
Of the short weight scheme. by which II is esti-
mated tho shortage amounted to 400 tons month
80
A dealer attracts attention by the following
Though winter cease bis blus,er drear. and skies
may smile instead Of frown. we can't believe
that spring Is here. until the price Of coal goes
down.
Al special conference OF the executive officers
Of the railroads leading into Chicago from the
soft coal distric, OF Illinois and Indiana in that
city, general advance in coal rates was agreed
10. Il nls ~ auCc VIII &c ptutO SucCt May u auu
will push up the rates on all classes Of coal five
cents a ton.
80
A large meeting OF the coal representatives, in
east Tennessee. was held at Knoxville recently:
the operators are piedging themselves and their
influence TO support any movement on the part
Of political parties that viii make demonstra-
ton that will tend toward repeal Of .hs convict
mining law.
The area Of workable coal ia Marion county
w. Va. comprises nearly 400 square miles, or
Ias.ooo acres. This Is nearly twice the area that
was originally included in the connellsve basin,
and would supply the markets OF the whole
country Tor Bitumiuous coal at the present rate
OF ouipu, for period OF nearly ten years. every
acre Of which lies 10 convenient working distance
from the Monongahela River and would find a
market by the completion Of slack-water naviga-
ion TO Fairmont
The bee., 1896-04-23

return thanks for the manner in
which you have treated me during
the past FIVE years" Mr.. Yerkes
then read the following telegram:
Washington, April I4.-Hon. 4.
John w. Yerkes: Widespread
Democratic uprising for free silver
emphasizes the importance of
strong declaration for sound money
by every Republican convention.
The admirable financial plank in
the last Massachusetts Republican
platform is an excellent model.
We should insist upon gold-stand-
ard money and protection to home
industries as one and Inseprable.
WALTER EVANS.
Mr.. Yerkes then presented the
name of Judge Thos, Z. Morrow,
of Pulaski, for temporary chair
man. o. w. Root, for the Nc
Klnley men nominated Geo. w.
Denny. The vote was taken by call
of the counties with the following
result: Morrow S334-5 votes,
Denny 742 Is votes. A large
nuc,her of votes were not recorded
for b, her side, and it was claimed
that the bulk of these would go for
Bradley's chairman, Judge Nor
row, il the contests were investi-
gated
Fred III. Roberts, of Owensboro,
was elected temporary secretary,
and d.. Elliot Kelley, Acorrespond-
ent of Cincinnati Commercial Ga
zette who played a part in the war
scenes of the recent legislature, was
made assistant secretary. In addi-
iton to this, and as a matter ol
compliment, the representatives oi
the Republican press throughout
the State were also made assistant
secretaries,
The committees were then ap-
pointed and the Convention ad'
journed till s o'clock.
After supper the Convention
was called to order at 8:4S o'clock
and the time was consumed unit
II o'clock with speechmaking ano
iilibustering while awaiting the re-
port of the Committee on Creden'
tials.
Then followed the report on
Permanent Organization, naming
Ex-Speaker Charles Blanford fol
permanent chairman and Fred
Roberts permanent secretary, The
4 Mckinley men made fight to pu
! Geo, Denny and others up for theil
side, but the gentlemen named re
fused to be slaughtered and tn,
report OF the Committee was rati
| fed.
4 Mr., Blaniord proceeded to make
a most excellent and prompt pre-
siding officer.
The Committee on Resolution
delayed proceedings by disband
ling without making a report
I They Nsere ordered to reassemble
but the Convention adjourned TO
the night without hearing their re
The bee., 1896-04-23
SOUTHERN COMPETITION.
The Lawrence Manufacturing Co. Of Lowell,
Admits that il Cannot Meet the
South's Competition.

Mr.. Richard IL. Edmonds, editor
of the Manufacturers Record, in
the last issue of that paper, in re-
ferring to the southwark tread of
cotton manufacturing, says:
The decision two years ago of
some of the largest cotton mill
companies in new England to build
mills in the South, such as the
Massachusetts, Mill at Rome, and
the Dwight, at Gadsen, was not
more significant of the destiny of
the South as the controlling power
in cotton manufacturing than the
action taken few days ago by the
Lawrence Manufacturing Co., of
Lowell. For several years the
Manufacturers Record has per-
sistently insisted that the New
England companies manufacturing
coarse cotton goods would be COM
PEELED to quit that line of business
or build mills in the South. Every
investigation made by the highest
New England authorities has dem
onstrated the correctness of this
position. A few days ago the dl-
rectors of the Lawrence Manufac-
turing company, Of Lowell, com
pany having a capital of 81, 500, 900
and operating I2o, 900 spindles,
voted to discontinue the manufac-
ture of coarse cotton goods and to
recommend to the stockholders to
sell the entire real estate, machin-
cry and plant of this part OF their
mill, paying back in cash to the
stockholders the receipts to the
extent of one-half OF the capital
stock, $500, 600, and to confne
their operations hereafter exclusive,
ly to the hosiery department oI
their business. The sheeting de
partment, which is to be closed, now
operates about 5000 spindles.
Mr.. c. p. Baker, the treasurer
of the company, who recently wen
South with view to locating a cot
ton mill in that section, in an in
terview with the Lowell Citizen,
said:
"We intend to stop the maAu
facture Of cotton cloth at Lowell
for good. At present half of on
product is hosiery, and the balanc'
is cloth. We intend to keep OF
manufacturing hosiery. Outsid,
OF hosiery, the Lawrence Compan!
has always been a manufacturer o
coarse cloths, It's largest produc
being sheetiDg, The Southern
mills have become very large max
ers OF this kind Of goods, and W,
see no hope, with their low wages
OF being able 10 meet it at prof
| here, Instead of going there, a
some corporations have, or SspaSd
The bee., 1896-04-23

port after having heard the nomi-
mating speeches for delegates at
large.
When the Convention assem-
bled on Thursday morning, the
first business in order was the
election of electors and assistant
electors at large.
After this the report of the Com
mittee on Resolutions was pre-
sented, as follows:
BRADLEY FIRST, MCKINLEY SECOND.
The Committee on Resolutions, made
the following report. unanimously
Reposng confidence in the wisdom,
justice and patriotism of the people, and
believing that a clear concise aud unequiv-
ocal declaration of the principles is due
from the party to the voter present the
following platform for the careful consid-
Grafton Of intelligent voters:
We are opposed to the free and unlim-
tied coinage of silver, believing that il
would involve the country in financial
ruin. The gold dollar is the best dollar
aud the least subject TO fluctuation, and
for these reasons. aud in order to conform
our standard to that Of the other great
commercial nations. we favor il as the
standard money of the United States and
the maintaining on parity with It ol
every other dollar, whether of silver oT
paper,
We favor a tariff SO regulated as to pro
tect the interest of all classes OF our citi
zens upon articles which may be success
fully manufactured or produced in this
country. thus insuring good wages to the
laborer and a home market to the pro
ducers and in connection with this WI
favor the re-establishmeni of the doctrine
OF reciprocity
We believe that such system will de
fray every Government expense, grad
ually liquidate all Indebtedness, restor'
public confidence, put INTO motion ever!
wheel of industry, rekindle the fires in ou
furnaces. re-establsh the markets for tn,
products of our farms and relegate to th,
rear the undue excitement now prevailing
concerning the currency,
I We believe in an American policy whicl
will protect Americans and American in
ieFests in all parts of the world and vii
maintain the doctrine of non-interferenc
in American affairs by the monarchies o
the East,
We sympathize with the people OF Cub
ia their struggle for Independence, AM
trust that their efforts may establish
Republic based upon the intelligence an
patriot SIN OF a free people,
We believe that the intelligence Of il
citizens Is the safeguard OF the republic
and to thai end we believe il is necessar
10 maintain and extend our system OF fre
common schools.
We indorse tho administration Of Gov
Bradley as wise, prudent and PATRIOTS
and especially do I'VE indorse his action
10 calling out the militia 10 suppre'
threatened violei and bloodshed duriu
The closing daysp The late sessiop Of OF
Legislature,
The bee., 1896-04-23

ing a good deal of money here to
fit up for the manufacture of fine
goods, the directors of the com
pany considered it best to return
part OF the capital to the stockhold-
ers, retaining at Lowell, the hosiery
business only,
"This Crisis has been pending
for three or four years, or ever
since the South commenced the
manufacture of coarse goods
largely"
Replying to the question as to
what advantage the South has over
Lowell in the cost of goods, Mr..
Baker stated that it was "from one
and one-half to two cents per
pound. and this is ON account of
low priced labor, which formerly
worked at farming" "Their cost
of manufacturing" said Mr.. Baker.
which is the cost of labor, is 80
per cent, below ours, which is due
to a very large surplus of help; and
as this is nearly all paid for by the
piece, it does not make much diff
ference in the cost, whether the
labor of the South is skilled or not.
While the Southern mills do not
manufacture enough goods to sup
ply the Aperican trade, they man
uGacture enough to make the price
and we have to meet it. These
goods nearly all go to the West
and South, The treasurer OF one
of the New England mills, who
lately returned from the South. in
reply to question which | asked
as to the amount of surplus
labor in the South, said that there
was enough to last for generations"
The action of this old-established
company, which has been in sue
cessful operation for so many years
in deciding to sell It's entire equip
ment devoted to manufacturing
sheetings and retire from that part
of the business permanently, shows
/ tlldi dli iHdt the Observation-Disclosures
Record has ever claimed and ever
predicted in behalf of the South
and its advantage for cotton manu-
featuring is now being demon
strated Ridiculed as the predic-
tions of this paper were for many
years, it's statements receiving ten
or twelve years ago but scant credit
even in the South. the world is fin
ally being forced TO realize by tho
stern logic OF events that this sec
tion in producing cotton goods at a
lower cost than any other place, IS
setting the price for the world, and
following this the business must
inevitably come to the South. IL
is only another demonstration OF
the unequalled advantage OF this
section for manuiacturing---advant-
ages which have brought about the
fulhllment OF our predictions in re-
gard to cotton manufacturing, aud
Of many other lines OF industry, as
well as of Immigration. The
South's day is AZ last dawning.
,e'.se.sol
The bee., 1896-04-23

We indorse the late House of Repre-
sentatives for its prompt and adequate
measures for the relief of the State Treas
ury and the payment of large deficit left
by the late Democratic Administration and
condemn the Democratic majority in the
State Senate for its refusal TO assist the
House in preserving the honor and main
tanning the credit of the Commonwealth.
Believing in the availability and fitness
of Gov. William o. Bradley as a presi-
Dental candidate, mindful OF the splendid
State victory won under his leadership,
proud of his executive ability, knowing
the soundness OF his views on the financial
and tariff questions, and confident that
his nomination will secure for the Repub-
lican party the electoral vote of Kentucky
and other Southern States, we declare
him our choice for the presidency and in
struct the delegates selected by this con-
vention as delegates from the State.at-
large to the next Republican National
Convention to cast their votes for him as
presidential nominee.
But, in the event his name is withdrawn
before The St. Louis convention, and he
cease to be voted for there, then they are
directed to cast their votes for Hon. Will
lem Mckinley. the great friend of pro-
lection. so long as his name shall remain
before the convention
The reading of the resolutions
was received with great applause
and their adoption was made
unanimous, both by the Commit
tee and Convention,
The ballot was then taken for
election of delegates at large and
Deboe, Tarleton. Smith and Burn
ham were elected. The first bal
lot resulted as follows; S. E.
Smith, colored, 734; E. II, Hob
son, SAT; w. j. Deboe, 88I, Rollins
Burnam, goo Albert Scott, $50;
M. c. Hutchins, 1913; /. p. Tarl-
ton, goo; w. II. Holt, 794Hr
Vincent Boreing, 200, and w. A.
Gaines, colored, 432H.
After the first ballot motion
was put forward by the Second
District delegation, with Z. I.
Franks as spokesman, asking that
the rules be suspended and S, +,
Smith elected by acclamation.
There were loud objections and
the motion was withdrawn. How
ever, because Smith was a pro-
nounced Bradley man and there
was a sentiment favoring the col
ored man for one of the delegates,
as the call of the Counties pro-
ceeded Smith got the vote and one
by one the opposing candidates with
drew aad finally Smiths election
was made by acclamation, The
alternate delegates were elected
and the Convention adjourned
sine lie at 8 o'clock.
Sc rerary Riley is retained al
though an is not member OF tho
; State ral Committee. This
: has -. Aefore been the case
! Mr., h.he edrIs been Secretary 70
about e u an Is
n