The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-17
TO STOCKMEN.
A Convention Called to Perfect Ma
 tional Organization.
BAPTIST MINISTER'S MEET.
K. of l.. Choose Chicago for the Next Meet ing Piace-secretary Wilson to Address the National Grange e-Chickasaws
 to Vote on the Treaty.

DENVER, Col. Nov. 17. Under to-day's date George l.. Golding and Arthur Williams, respectively chairman and secretary of the executive committee for the National Stock Growers con- vention, have issued a call therefor pursuant to the action of joint com mittee of the local chamber of com- merce and the State Cattle Growers association. The address is s'1o the governors, members of the state, ter ritorial and local range, cattle, horse, sheep and swine growers asso- citations, breeders of fine stock in the United States;" the time is set for January %, 26 and 27, 1898, and the purpose is stated to be to perfect the organization of national stock grow ers' association and to discuss and de- wise measures for the impr ovement and protection of an industry which ranks among the most important in our land.n The basis of representation will be one delegate at large to be ap- pointed by the governor of each state or territory, one delegate for every 10.- 900 head of stock represented by each state and territorial range associa-
 
 swine breeders, three delegates from each state or territorial live stock sanitary board, one delegate from eacii state ;sFrie;;i tt;;;rai college, one delegate for every ten members of each organized live stock commission exchange, one delegate from each stock yard company, five delegates from each chamber of commerce, one delegate from each live stock trans portation company, one delegate from each local association of fine stock breeders or live stock club with less than the requisite stock, and one dele gate from each live stock journal. As many other stock growers as can are also urged to attend.
 Baptist Congress of Ministers. 1 CHICAGO, Nov 1.-The 18th annual session of the Baptist congress of Inin- isters was convened at Emanuel Bap- tist church this afternoon. 1t will re- main in session three days. Many of ! the ablest ministers and theologians 1 of the Baptist church of the United States are in the city and will take part in the discussions of the congress. This afternoon the subject discussed was: Are the teachings of the Apostles of equal authority with those of Christi" Then came addresses by Prof. Rush Phees of Newton Theologi- cal institute of Massach husetts and Prof. c. l.. Williams, of Denison uni versity, Ohio. In the evening the theologians discussed the question: ''ls baptism prerequisite to the Lords supper?n
 Knights of Labor.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 1.-The gem eral assembly of the Knights of Labor this morning selected Chicago as the next place and the first Tuesday in November, 1898, as the time for their next meeting. The selection was not made without contest, but Chicago developed the most strength and won on the first ballot. Little else was done at the morning session. Reports from several minor committees were heard but nothing of importance was taken up Grand Master Workman Hicks said that the assembly would not complete its business before Satur- day.
 The National Grange.
 HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 1.-The Ma tional Grange has sent telegraphic invitation to Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to address that body during it's present session. Secretary Wilson re- piled immediately stating that he would appear before the Grange on Wednesday. The executive commit> tees financial report showed that the permanent invested funds of the order amount to s52, ,313, gain of S1,503.
 To Vote on the Treaty. ARDMoRE, I. T., Nov. 7.-Gov. liar ris has issued proclamation calling an election in the Chickasaw nation December to vote to ratify or reject the treaty made with the Dawes com mission for the dissolution of the tribal government and allotment of lands. None but Chickasaws by blood will be allowed to vote.