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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
LIKE ANY COMMON PLUG
Emperor William il Liable to be Laid Out
by Railway Accidents.

Bautben, Saxony, Sept. 12.-As En-
peror William entered his special train
at Leobau, ten miles from here today,
after bidding farewell to the king OF
Saxony. the Dresden express train col
lided with his majesty's train No one
was injured, but the emperor was de-
layed forty minutes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
The aa1ha Daily Eae sunday 1aoruiug september 1896.

10 find out what other nations viii do. !"
(AppiaUse)
In conclusion, Mr.. Bryan urged his
hearers to consider and study carefully
the issues involved and to vote TO pro-
tect their own interests and the inter
estS of their country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
Before
Retiring.

take Ayers Pills, and you will
sleep better and wake in better
condition for the days work.
Ayers Cathartic Pills have no
equal as a pleasant and effect
ual remedy for constipation,
biliousness, sick headache, and
ali liver troubles. They are
sugar-coated, and so perfectly
prepared, that they cure with
out the annoyances experienced
in the use of so many of the
pills on the market. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Cathartic
Pills. When other pills won't
help you, Ayers is
THE PILL THAT WILL.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
BRYAN WILL REST TO-DAY
Billed to Appear at the Grand Avenu
Presbyterian Church.

Huntsville, Mo-, Sept. 12.-Mr. Bryan
viii not go to Salem, H., tomorrow, as
was expected. He viii spend Sunday
in st. Louis and in the morning will at
tend the Grand Avenue Presbyterian
church in company with John 1. Martin.
Sunday afternoon will be spent by Mr..
Bryan resting, preparatory to his hard
days work Monday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13

Washington. Sept 12.-Postmaster
General Wilson IS expected to leave
Southampton today on his return from
his European trip.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
WANTS MORE MONEY
BRYAN HARPS ON THIS ONE
STRING AT ST. LOUIS.

Saws Less About Lexington and Bunker
Hill and How the Revolutionary Heroes
Licked the British, and More About me
Real Fundamentals of His Creed-Df-
fers From Those Who Contend That
Circulation and 8 Steady job Beats
yo,pr,e and Per Capita Every Time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13

pEERCE,G When the bowels are
iLNSA ~ cons,ipated Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets viii set them
right IN a natural way; comfortably,
but thoroughly. These little % Pellets"
mildly stimulate the liver. and cure
biliousness. They are purely vegeta-
bic and perfectly harmless. No other
phi acts so natur- nTE ETC
ally and perfectly. PEILEIS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
FUSION PLAN FOR ELECTORS
Proposed by Democrats and Accepted by
Popuiists in Missouri.

Popuiists in Missouri.
St Louis, Mo-, Sept. 12-After a ses-
sion of several hours the Populist state
committee late this afternoon adopted
a resolution TO accept the fusion plan
for electors proposed by the Democratic
state central committee. A subcommit-
tee of three, Of which Chairman Roselle
will be member, was appointed, to con-
fer wit a like committee of Democrats 3
to the districts which shall be included
IN the fusion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13
country" Gong and continued ap-

Major Mckinley then quoted from the
| speech made by Secretary Carlisle 70
| the workingmen OF Chicago on April Is
last, in which the secretary declared
that the free coinage OF silver would be
far more disastrous TO the interests OF
| labor than any trouble they had eX-
perienced Those are the words OF
truth and soberness," said Major Nc
Kinley, and I commend them TO the
workmen Of Homestead and 10 the en-
! tire country. everywhere. as well entitl-
ed to the most serious and earnest con-
sideration-"
The speaker added: Gentlemen,
have always been, as you know, in IA
vor of a protective tariff Dong and con-
tinued applause). and have always adj
vocated it and believe in it because I
thought It was necessary to protect the
American workingman against the
cheaper labor of the world. Great ap-
plause) Applying that great principle,
/ am in favor Of protecting today the
workingmen OF the United states against
a degraded currency. 1 am opposed TO
free trade because Ii degrades American
money" Gong and continued applause.)
Meals on the order Plan.
Are now served in the Dining Cars run
by the Great Rock Island Route be-
tween Kansas City and Chicago. This
change has been made TO suit the con-
venience OF the travelling public, and
with the belief that such an arrange
ment will better please our patrons.
All meals will be served Ia carte,
ad at reasonable prices.
While the system of serving meals
has been changed, the traveller may
still rely upon the excellence of cuisine
and perfection of service that have
earned for the Rock Island the reputa-
ton of maintaining the best Dining Car
Service in the World
JOHN SEBASTIAN, CT. P. & T. A.
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Meals ON the Order Plan,
TOLD IN KENTUCKY

Continued from First Page.)
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SHERMAN QUOTED.

Now I have called your attention to
this decrease shown in the treasury re-
port Let me say to You, my friends,
that instead of there being a decrease,
there ought 10 have been an increase
each year. (Applaus) Senator John
Sherman (Groans) made a speech on the
sixth of June, 1890. and in the course
Of that speech he used these words:
If our present currency Is estimated
at 100000, eco and our population is Sn-
creasng az the rate of three per cent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-13

the rich, red corpuscles which vitalize
the circulation and create healthy It's
sue, solid. muscular flesh, strong nerves,
and sturdy energy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
GRE WE DEMOCRATS.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD
EAST NIGHT.
BRYAN AND SEWALL CLUB FORMED.
Ringing Resolutions Adopted-Ths
Speech OF Bourke Cochran De-
nOunccd-The Course OF ehe RICH
mond Dispatch Commended.

CREWE, VA. August H.-(special)-
A large and enthusiastic meeting OK
Democrats Of Crewe assembled at ina
Town Hall tonight and organized
Bryan and Sewall club. with the follow
ing officers President, Hon. II. y. Sen-
Mugs: Secretary and Treasurer, c. r.
Tench. The following resolution was OF
fered by Dr. ]. w. Bryant:
Resolved. That we endorse the platforms
OF the Chicago convention. and the noml-
nation OF the Hons. w. J. Bryan and
Arthur Sewan for President and Vice
President. Of the United States; that We
condemn the un-Democrauc effort now
being made TO nominate so-called sound
money Democratic ticket, and believe its
main object TO be the election of Will
liam Mckinley and the perpetuation OF
the single standard, and the return to
high tariff either or both OF which we
believe would be disastrous 70 the Interest
Of the great majority OF the people or
the country; that we condemn the action
of those voters, whoever they may Do,
who. having participated I'm the Demo-
cratic primary for the election OF dele
gates TO the Staunton copvention, ars
now assisting I'm nominating an lnde-
pendent ticket for President and vice.
President: that we hurl hack with utter
scorn the contemplate aud false state
ments OF the Hon. Bourke Cochran ~
his Madison Square Garden speech OF
August 18th, in which he so ISLANDERS th<
honest farmers of the South and west:
that we heartily commend the Richmond
Dispatch for its prompt and manly de-
fence Of the southern and western tarin-
ers from the false and sroundless at
tack made upon them by the Hon. Bourks
Cochran, I'm his late speech; that We re-
new our adiliation with the Democratic
party. as represented by the stanton ana
Chicago conventions, and pledge our
selves TO make every endeavor for tha
success OF the regular Democratic ticket.
The resolutions were adopted with ths
following amend: That "ex-HonorsSie'
should be substituted for 'Honorabae'
Bourke Cochran.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
TeIegraphic Rriefs.

Macon. Mo.-George Anderson. wife
murderer, was hanged in jail at u3O
o'clock A. NJ.
Batavia, Jaya.-The American ship
Governor Goodwin, Captain Oakes, from
New York April 2sth for Che Foo, is
ashore on Princes Island, and Is a total
wreck. Crew all saved.
indianapolis. Ind.-Upon the advice OF
his physicians, Governor Matthews left
for Macknac. ana will be absent for
some time. lie has not been in good
health lately and needs rest badly.
Savannah Ga.-The Plant system OF
railways has established "a hospital and
will be a requisite 10 employment In any
department Of the system after January
!. 1897.
Mobile. Ala.-winie Gray. an 1S-yeor-
Old negro. was hanged for the brutal
murder OF an old German last February
named John Lyndburg whose skull he
crushed I'm with an iron nut screwed on a
hickory spoke.
Decatur, Ala-George and VIII Howell,
two negroes sent 10 Decatur FOR SAFE
keeping from Limestone county, and
under sentence OF death for the murder Of
a white man named Smith. broke jail some
time IN the night and are at large.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-On the eve Of her
wedding Miss Amanda Douglas. daugh-
ter of Prater DougiaS a farmer living
near McMinnYille, committed suicide ~
shooting herself, some slight Disagree
ment with her affianced over the we'd
ding arrangements having led 10 the deed.
Raleigh. n C.-The Republican conven-
ton OF the Fourth Congressional District
nominated Patrick r. Massey for Con-
gress by acclamation. The POpullsts and
Democrats also have candidates In the
field The Republicans Of the First Dis
trict endorse Harry skinner, the Populist
nominee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
ASSN OF DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
Applications for Membership Pour
ing In-Virginin Leads.

ing In-Virginin Leads.
WASHINGTON. August IA bulletin
issued by the National Association Of
Democratic Clubs states that applications
for membership I'm the National Associa-
tion were received from thirty-four new
clubs to-day Virginia heads the list.
Each application Is accompanied by a
statement that the membership includes
mon who have heretofore been identified
with the Republican party, but some Of
the letters also note the fact Of disaffec-
tion among the Democratic ranks.
New Jersey is said to be actively en-
gagged in the preliminary steps Of club or
ganizatiou. especially in the leading farm
ing counties Of the State. Hudson, the
banner Democratic county OF the State
is alleged TO be "red-hot for the free
coinage Of silver" and has already
tweuty-seyen clubs. most OF them being
enrolled as members Of the National As
sociauon.
II is claimed that 1000 clubs will send
full delegations TO the convention Of De-
mocratic League clubs at st. Louis. Sep
tember Goth. Nebraska promises to have
100 cubs represented.
Massachusetts and Vermont sent in
several applications to-day. The National
Association has enrolled upwards Of 400
clubs within the past few days. Each
days mail brings I'm scores of requests
for information as 10 the best manner
Of organization. and what is required to
become a member Of the national organi-
ZatiOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22

viii free US and restore our majesty a.
Aroericsn FREQ men Tell your party to
-, 10 the d. unless it IS going to do
what Is right
win this blunt ending the Senator sat
down. At once man arose In the audi
ence and proposed a vote OF thanks "a
Tuman. but there were a score OF Noes. -
The Senator sat entirely unmlndful OF
tho turmoil that was created for the
instant until the chairman could call the
meeting 10 order. and introduce ex-COn-
gresham c. II. Turner, OF New York,
who also made n silver speech.
THE WATSON PROBLEM.
PHILADELPHIA. August a.-A spe-
cial to the Telegraph from Harrisburg
saws: Senator Tillman, of South Caro-
lima. passed through Harrisburg to-day,
on his way to the farmers encampment,
at Mount Gretna. and was In TAXA
tive mood. When asked what would be
done with Watson, he said: We'll. now,
that's a hard one, but | suppose We Will
let him stav on the ticket. Whatever the
result of the contest for Nice-President
between Sewall and Watson, all will be
grist for the Bryan MILL and it's Bryan
we want TO elect. Watson will get a
few electoral votes that Sewall won't
get and vice-versa, and Bryan will be
the beneficiary"
How do you find the financial senti-
ment in the West?' the Senator was
asked:
so unctured with a silver lining" he
replied. that the gold-bugs won't have
half a chance"
"Then you think the chances OF Bryan's
election are r0syY
"Of course. l DO. The gold-bugs will
carry everything here in the East, but
in the West and South they will not have
a hard time counting their vote on cleo
tion night. We don't expect TO yie'd all
the Eastern States to Mckinley, either,
without a fight and We may give the
other fellows a scare in New York state.
How about South Carolina
"Oh. everything is so much one way
down there as to be monotonous," he re-
piled with a laugh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22

friends in that city claimed that FIVE out
OF the thirteen elected were Elicit men
Colonel Elicit said while he had been
hopeful Of securing a majority OF the
delegates from Manchester. ne at no time
had any idea Of getting anything IKE an
of them "As TO the counties which are
vet to choose their delegates. which are
Chesterfield. Hanover and kirg Niilaul,
continued Congressman Elicit, II can ohiF
say that I have implicit CONFIDENCE IN
them. and look forward to receiving ~ au-
f,iuR news from them when they elect the
dclcgatfs 10 represent them in the con
,.reselonaI convention. / stand before my
fcIlow-citizons i'm those counties as pun
us servant. whom they have trusted ana
tried. and have no fears that ! VIII not
get more than enough votes from them 10
insure my nomination when the conveh-
ton assemblies here on September "a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
PIntt and Anti-PIatt Feud.

NEW YORK. August A.-Conventions
were held i'm this city tonight by the
Republicans IN the thirty-five Assembly
districts for the purpose OF electing dele
gates and alternates TO the State Con-
vention The old feud that has existed
between the Platt and anu-Platt forces
broke out anew, and with all its old
time bitterness In most Of the districts
two sets of delegates and alternates were
I'm the field, and while in a majority OF
the districts the warfare was quite tame.
yet in the others the fighting was nerce
and hard.
OF the 13j delegates the Platt men
claim ia. conceding a possible q 10 the
antis. OF these a. however, seven at
least are said 10 be doubtful. The state
Convention viii be called upon TO settle
each of which will send delegations to
Saratoga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
Lntest Naval Orders.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-THE follow
ing naval orders were Issued to-day:
Commander W. q. FarenhOlt has been
ordered to command the MOnOcacy.
Lieutenant-Co G. H. Reeder
has been ordered TO the Washington
navy-yard.
Lieutenauts S @. Clark and s. Y. Noll
have been detached from the Naval
Academy and ordered to the Bancroft.
Ensign /. X Seymour has been ordered
to duty with the Coast Survey.
Passed-Assistant-Su A. VI. y. Nc
Cormick. Lieutenant ID. Daniels, Assist
ant Engineer l. NJ Fulton, and Lieu
tenant j. NJ. Orchard have been detached
from the Bancroft, and ordered to the
Naval Academy.
Assistant Engineer n. T. Holmes and
Ensign V. Blue have been ordered 10 the
Naval Academy.
Passed -Assistant-E Engineer h. NJ. snip
has been detached from the Monongahela
and ordered TO the Bancroft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
REV. JOHN 4. DE RUYTER DEAD.
lie Was an Active Religious
NnrLcr-Hnd Lived fn Rich ond.

lie Was an Active Religious
Worker-Hud Lived fn Richmond.
WILMINGTON. DEL. August d.
Rev. John A. De Ruyter, aged 42 years,
o. Catholic priest. and president Of the
81. Josephs League. which is devoted to
mi~sion work among colored people on
the Delaware. Maryland, and Virginia
Peninsula. died here this afternoon lie
had started for Clayton Del, to visit
the Industrial school for colored boys
which he had established there, when he
was taken in. lie returned to 81.
Joscph's orphanage for colored boys here
Of which he had charge. and died soon
lucrward.
He was born in Holland, and had been
an active religious worker. Two years
were spent in India. Father De Ruyter
had lived in Richmond, Washington ana
Baltimore. and came TO this city in 1859.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
Managers Move i'm at Chicago
sneeches from Bryan Wanted.


CHICAGO August 4.-The usual con-
fusion incident to moving in Is
observable at Democratic national
beadouarters in the Auditorium an
mex this afternoon After looking
al a number Of locations last eve
ming. Chairman Jones decided that the
most suitable site for headquarters would
be the Auditorium. which is Far from the
madding crowd" on the cool Lake
front. and free from the noise Of passing
street-cars and other vehicles. which
Senator Jones found Objectionable at the
sherman House.
Tbe rooms selected are In Flats a and
u ON the second floor Of the annex and
number about ten. The morning was
spent in getting in suitable furniture and
nreparjng for work, but no real business
was transacted nor has the working
force been completed
chairman Jones was busy all day re-
ceiving visitors from outside Chlcago'
most of whom wanted TO get Mr.. Bryan
in a hurry to speak i'm their States. and
home talent was freely offered in ex-
change. but the Senator said he would
make no definite promises or fix dates
until the nominee arrives In Chicago.
September fh. -
The Minnesota delegation wanted to
exchange Mr.. Lind, the fusion nominee
for Governor, and Congressman Towne
for a few Bryan speeches in Minnesota
cities. They spoke Enthusiastically OF the
prospects for a Democratic silver vic
tory.
senator Roach. OF North Dakota, told
the Arkansas Senator that North Da-
kota farmers had a light crop aud no
money. but they would vote for free
silver by a large majority I'm November
National Committeeman DWyer. Of Cali
fornia. said the reports he. had been re-
celying from California during his alb
sence In the East relieved him OF any
doubt that his State would cast its cleo
toral vote for Bryan.
senator Jones said Major Towles would
probably be appointed chairman OF the
Campaign Committee. He also announced
that Nlessrs. Campau, Johnson, Gahan'
walsh. and himself would manage the
campaign from Chicago headquarters,
and Messrs. Mclean. Howell, ana
smalley from the Washington head
nan. NJ ConvlIe. OF Ohio. who will
have charge OF the speakers bureau, will
arrive tomorrow TO begin work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
TrIlby Excursion

to Norfolk, Virginia Beach. and Ocean
View, via the Norfolk and Western
railroad, Sunday, August 23d. Train leaves
Byrd-street Station at $50 A. NJ. sharp.
returning. leaves Virginia Beach at .
p. NJ; ocean View at z. NJ; and Nor
folk az p. NJ. Fare for the round
trip: Norfolk 81; Virginia Beach. $50.
and Ocean View, Si.l5. Fare from Nor
folk to Richmond on the Triby, ST.
Close connection at Norfolk for Virginia
Beach and Ocean View. with chair-cars
attached. Special yestibule coaches ior
ladies Reduced rates at Princess Anne
and ocean View for our people We leave
nromptlv on time, and 20 regardless o.
the weather. Tickets for all these points
at and on the train.
Captain J. X. NICHE.
r. 4. ADAMS.
Managers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
A "FIyer" TO the Seaside.

Next Sunday august 23d) morning az
$50 o'clock the usual popular Chesapeake
and Ohio Sunday seaside excursion train
will leave Broad-street station for Old
Point Buckroe Beach. Newport News.
Norfolk. etc. The round trip is only 81.
A stone-hallast' track and two-hour
schedule gives our patrons a quick. clean
ride TO the sea" 1.-THE train IL unsurpassed
for comfort Surf bathing. ocean breezes.
and superb hotel RECOMMENDATIONS. Re
turning. leaves Old Point al 7 +. NJ. Nor
folk at $3.50 T.. NJ. also. A. NJ. the fol-
lowing Monday Old Point tickets good
only on date OF sale. Specially arranged
prices for dinner at Old Point.
HORACE h. SMITH, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
susquehanna Paper Co. Fails.

BELAIRE, MD. August A.-Dr. Whar-
ton Smith. of Hartford county, and
Franklin Stokes. Of Philadelphia. have
been appointed receivers for the Susque-
hanna Water-Power and Paper Company,
OF Hartford county. In the bill filed ask
ing for receivers IL is said that although
the company's assets are fully 10000 in
excess OF its liabilities, yet owing 70 the
unprecedentedly depressed condition OF
trade, IL is unable 10 meet its current
operating expenses and payroll
The property and franchises or the com,
many are valued at $4,000, and the total
Indebtedness is stated to be 100000 Of
which $4,000 Is unsecured. The company
employs about $50 men, with monthly
pay-rOll OF about $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22

BERNE. August 4-At the request OF
The governments Of Great Britain ana
the United States Of Colombia, the Gov
crnment OF Switzerland has appointed
three Swiss jurists 10 arbiuate the diff
ferenccs arising out of disputed rail-
road concession in the republic of Co
lombia. The concession is claimed by a
British subject whose contention Is dis
uuted hy the Colombian authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
Silver PnrfY Notification.

George a. Groot, chairman OF the Nou-
fication Committee. has sent out TINS
notice:
THE Notification Committee appointed
by the Silver convention which assem-
bied at ST Louis. Mo. on July p, 1896,
to notify Hon w. j. Bryan Of his nomi-
nation by that convention as the candi-
date OF the Silver party for the office OF
President Of the United States. will meet
at Lincoln, Neb.. Mr. Bryan's hcme, on
September 8, 1886 for the purpose Oh
notifying him on that date Of the action
of the convention. Mr. Sewall Will be
there also on that date to .eceive notice
Of his nomination as the candidate OF the
Silver party for NIce-Presldent"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
Disastrous Prairie Fires.

DENISON. TEX, August H-Destruc-
tive prairie fires are raging In the Chick
asaw Nation. Dwellings, fences. and
nav have been destroyed. aggregating a
loss OF thousands OF dollars. The creek
bottoms are lined with hundreds OF inn
rligrant-wagons that dare not travel
,usfer and the fire has fun sway on Rock
creek The fire got into the timber. burn
ing a number OF houses. and In some in
sfsnces cattle were sunOcated by the
smoke. The fire has also got into the
mountain timber, and IL IS sweeping
.,,erxrthing before II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-22
EXPRESS HAULING on SUNDAY.
Suit Against Southern Railway TO
Test Its Legality.

Suit Against southern H"iiN"' ="
Test Its Legality.
RALEIGH. y. c., August 4.-W. H..
Deaver. Of Asheville brings suit against
the Southern railway TO test the legality
Of hauling express on Sundays in North
Carolina. The suit is based upon sec
ton of the Code. which provides that
mo- railway company shall permit any
cars 10 be run on Sunday save such as
are to transport United States mails
either with or without passengers, such
as are exclusively for passengers. and
those exclusively for livestock, fruits
vegetables. and pcrishable freights. Sun
day is construed to be between sunrise
and sunset
The Southern railway viii handle no
EXPRESS. save perishable articles, on sun
days. until this question is settled. The
penalty is 500 for each train I'm each
county through which the railway runs.
It is said that under a literal construc-
ton of the act dead bodies cannot be
shipped that Gay.