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Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
THE REFORM PRESS.

Delegates From Different Parts of the
 Country In Session at Nashville.
 Nashville, Tenn, July 2-The National Reform Press association held its open ing session in the hall of the house of representa- tivesl at the state capitol this morning. About seventy-five delegates were present. Fifty are from Texas. Hon. Frank Burkitt, president of the association, being absent on account of illness, vice-Preeident Mayes, of Pome- roy, Wash, presided. Prayer was of fered by Rev.J. D. Barge, D. D., of Nashville, after which President Mayes delivered a brief speech. Hon. J. H. Me- Dowell, of Tennessee, made the address of welcome, and J. s. Bradley, of Texas responded. Harry Tracy, of Texas; Paul Dixon, of Missouri M. H. Matzinger, of Texas J. A. Parker, of Kentucky, and Abe Stineberger. of Kansas, were ap- pointed a committee on rules. It was de- cilded that all resolutions presen: ed should be referred to the committee with out debate.
 At 2:S0 D. m. the convention reassem- bled. The regular order of business was suspended several honorary members were elected and then general speech making ruled. The topic: How Shall the Party Get Out of the Trouble Which the Last Election Has Brought About
 
 speeches were made and the middle-of- the-road populists declared in stringent terms against fusion. Jesse Harper, of Illinois, advised a conciliatory course and spoke ofthe coming conference declaring it should adjourn and after adjournment reorganize into national convention and declare for the Omaha platform. Met singer, of Ohio, placed all the blame for the condition of the party on the demo- cratic party and declared that Allen But Ter, Taubeneck and Simpson were agents for that party and that the democratic party was preparing to stampede the populists. Other speakers assailed But Ter; yehemently. Vincent, of Indiana urged that the past had been forgotten and the party keep fin the middle of the road. s Robert Schillinga spoke urging harmony and reorganization and defend ed Senator Butler. His defense stirred up the delegates and the attacks on Sem ator Butler were renewed with vigor and several were made on Schilling. w. s. Morgan, of Arkansas, handed Schilling list of correspondence and requested an answer to them. Schilling spoke saying he was not representing any one but him. guilty of treason, he would quickly take tee on organization reported a recommen- dation for the club plan and a non-parti- san cooperative branch, the clubs being lthe supervising bodies. Action on the report was deferred. Adjourned until Monday.
 J eFhe trend of nearly all the speeches wa sin bitter arraignment of Senator But Ter and the bulk of the delegates agreed with the speakers.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
FOUR HAVE FAILED.
The Decision of the Appellate Court na Causes a General Suspension of Q Building and Loan Associations.

Louisville, Ky. July 2.-Within seven- ty-two hours four building and loan as- sociations whose estimated assets and liabilities each foot up over a million and a quarter dollars have gone to the wall in this city, finding i. impossible to conduct business under the recent decision of the court of appeals in regard to the legal rate of interest
 The Kentucky Citizens Building and Loan association went under this morn ing with assets and liabilities of $212, 900 each. President Fred Hoertz said that before the constitutionality of the law under which building and loan assoca. tions operated in this state was attacked, they were prospering, but since the ap- pellate court had decided that all inter- est charged or collected over per cent. constituted usury they found it impossi- be to carry on business except at a loss. He said that he thought all, or nearly ev- cry such corporation in the state that did business under the law referred to, would go under.
 A At the offices of all the building and loan companies in the state the greatest uneasiness prevails and stockholders are hourly giving notice of withdrawals. It is the general opinion among the local financiers that the building and loan bus mess has suffered its death blow in Ken lucky and thousands, perhaps millions of dollars will be lost to the shareholders in these institutions.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
TOM COOPER
Proves a Worthy Foeman for Eddie BaI1 Great Bicycle Racing in the Ma
 tional Circuit.

Racine, Wis, July 2-In the national circuit races under the auspices of the l.. A. w. here today Tom Cooper won the half mile open professional Eddie Bad being but foot behind, Arthur Gardiner coming in third The time was one min ute and four-fifths of a cond, and equals the worlds record. Fred Hicks, of Bay City, went a quarter mile paced by a triplet in 25 4-5 seconds, beating the state record. The one mile professional was dead heat between Cooper and Bald, Mertens coming in third. Time. 2:05 3-5. This was by far the most exciting race of the day.
 A. c. Mertens won the two mile pro- fe:sional handicap from scra tch
 The tsn mile open professional was won by A. c. Mertens, A. Wenig, cond; Bob Walthour third, Fred Simmer four h. Time, P 4-55.
 A. J. Kluefer, of Chicago. broke the ten mile unpaced flying start record, cov- ering the distance in 24:19 2-5.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03

carried the beat along at an excellent paces although the shell had taken in some water, while Columbia, rowing at thiity-three. but with indomitable pluck, struggled along to catch her. The Cor nelliars drew away from the Columbia bout fast. It was here that the Columbia crew made a desperate effort to spurt, but Cornell perceived it. and without evil dently increasing the stroke put little more back and leg work in and carried her boat another length and half ahsad of the white and blue, crossing the line an easy winaer.
 To the pitiable fizzle this afternoon there was one bright side, and that was the true American sportsman spirit dis pisyed by Cornell On tha referees boat, just after Pennsylvania was swamped, Prof. Wheeler. of Cornell, turned to MT. Jas. Bond. of Pennsylvania, and said: MT. Bond. on behalf of Ccrnsll univer- sity I desire to say that Cornells eight will row the Pennsylvania eight tomor- row if you will accept the offer"
 MT Bond replied that it was a very courteous thing to do but on behalf of Pennsylvania he would have to dscliue to accept and that it would be unspoIts- manlike for Pennsylvania to allow the Cornell crew to race for the third time in eight days.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
THAT STAMP TAX.
Senator Lodge Submitted Draft of His Amendment to the Tariff Bill
 to the Committee.

Washington July 2.-Senator Lodge to- day proposed a draft of an amendment to the tariff bill providing for a stamp tax on stocks and bonds in accordance with the action of the republican senatorial caucus of last night and submitted it to the finance committee. As prepared the amendment provides for tax of cents a share of $100 or fraction of the face value of capital stock or of bonds on either issuance, and of cents each for each $10O or fraction on each transfer of stocks or bonds. United States and state bonds are exempted as are individual bonds to secure mortgages and also the stock and bonds of mutual benefit build ing associations. The amendment has been submitted to the republican mem bers of the judiciary committee and ap proved by them as to form.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS.
They Spent the Day With John R. Me
 Lean-Campaign Will Soon Open.

They Spent the Day With John R. Me
 Lean-Campaign Will Soon Open.
 Cincinnati, July 2.-Hon. Horace L. Chapman, democratic candidate for gov ernor, Hon. Melville D. Shaw. democratic candidate for lieutenant-g governor, Hon. Daniel McConville chairman of the dem ocratic state committee. and other demo- cratic leaders, spent this afternoon W. tn John R. Mclean, president of the Cincn- natl Enquirer and candidate for United States senator
 This evening Messrs. Mclean, McCon- vile and s. E. Johnson left for Washi- g. ton. Mir. Mclean will spend the sum- mer at Hot Springs, Va.
 MT. Chapman returned to his old home at Jackson, O., and MT. Shaw to Wapa- koneta, O.
 Chairman McConvil,e arrived here yes terday morning and spent two days with MT. Mclean outlining the work of the campaign. The other gentlemen were with MT. Mclean all day, but 1t is impos- sible to learn of anything that transpired in the conference. MT. McConville stated that he would be in the east about two week and would then return to Columbus to open the democratic state headquar- ters and begin the work of the Canvass.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
MEETS WITH DISFAVOR.
The Proposition to Tax Stock and Bond Transactions Causes Adverse Crit
 icism on Wall Street

New York, July 2.--The news from Washington that tax on stock and bond transactions was contemplated by the government was discussed generallysin Wall street today. The more conserva- tive houses, especially those dealing in investment securities look with disfavor on the scheme. President Flames, of the stock exchange, said that the propo- sition was i'll advised.
 John T. Terry, director of the West ern Union Telegraph company, and Man haitian Railway companv, said that he doubted the co lstitutionalty of the meas ure and thought it unfair and unjust in every way. MT. Terry who has been a steadfast republican since the formation of the party said that it seemed to him that the party was rushing .headlong to ruin when it advocated such legislation as this.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
STRIKERS IN DISTRESS.

The Tennessee Miners Suffering for the
 Necessaries of Life
 Chattanooga, Tenn, July 2-The situa- tion in the East Tennessee and South m Kentucky coal mining section is rapidly becoming very serious. There are now over 2,00O idle men in the Jellico district and nearly the same number along the line of the Cincinnati Southern railway. These men struck on May 1, and have done no work since. Few of them had any money saved up and the majority are now suffering for the necessities of life. All efforts to settle the strike have proved 'unavailing and it is now admitted that none of the mines can be operated for several months. The strikers have so far made no attempt at violence, but as the suffering among them increases it is feared that trouble will come.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

The president today sent the following nominations to the senate:
 State-W. w. Rockhll, District of Co., 1umbia, to be envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary and corsul g:n- eral to Greece, Roumania and servia 1; Arthur S. Hardy, of New Hampshire minister resident and consul general of the United States to Persia
 Abram Smith, of Illinois, consul at Vic toria, B. c.
 Treasury-Geo. W. Allen, collector of customs, district of Key West Fla; Jn- Illus H. Bingham, of Alabama. collector of irterra1 revenue for Alabama.
 -Postmasters--W.. B. Woodher at Na- tional Soldiers Home, Virginia, and E. G. Darden, Hampton, Va.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
IN GARDEN OF THE GODS.

Colorado Springs Col, July "A coach load of people who were being taken through the Garden of the Gods today were upset at the balanced rock and Fred w. Evanston, of Boston, was seriously hurt. The accident was caused by over crowdng the coach. There were sixteen passengers. Evanston is member of ssachusetts Christian Endeavor. Six ladies were slightly bruised.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
ROUGHLY HANDLED.
Were Many Naas Police by Riot

w ere dhdiiy Nd - fOi1ce Dy R1OterS- !; Lack of Rain Causes Uneasiness. Calcutta, July 2.-In the fighting which took place yesterday in the suburbs of Chlporo between the police and the riot CTS, many policemen were injured A party of twenty-four members of the na- tive police was surrounded by mob and so roughly handled that all of them are expected to die of the injuries they re- ceived. The rioters suffered heavily but they carried off their dead and wounded. A compromise on the plague measures having been arranged between the authorities and the. rioters, the dis turbances have ceased. The absence of rain is causing the greatest anxiety throughout India.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
ABSOLUTELY NO TROUBLE.

Washington, July 2.-Additional ad- vices today from Indian Agent Irwin, at Hailey, Idaho, where he had gone to investigate the Indian troubles, further minimize the Indian scare among the sst- tiers in that region. He wires that prom inent citizens of Hailey and reliable set tiers from the Camass Orararies state that no Indian troubles exist in that vl
 vnity, about forty Indians, including women and children being there ga. h. ering camass, but have committed no violation of the Jaw.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
ON JULY 4
A General Strike Will Be Inauguratsd by
 the Miners.

the Miners.
 Columbus, O.. July 2.-A general strike of miners of the United Mine Workers of America has been ordered for July by the national executive board, whose headquarters are in this city, and also by the district president, as the result of a meetinf held here June 24, 25 and 26. The officers here say 250,000 men are involved as proposed strikers. So far as anything can be learned here from officials the call for the Pittsburg meeting of miners on Saturday is to de- eide how the strike is to be conducted in that district. They have to consider plans to take care of the women and children. President Ratchford says this is the best time to settle the question of wages, as during the summer the men can make use of their little garden plot in obtaining subsistence. The nesds of clothing are not so great as in winter.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
NATIVES NOT CoNTElNTED.

London, July 2.-The newspapers of this ely express anxiety at the occurrences in India, lrtimating tha- the mass of natives there are less content under Brit ish rule than was generally believed, and that rebellion of unpleasant propor- tions may be threa tening. Constant com munica tions are passing between she In- dian and home goYernments.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
BANK WtREcNERS sENTENCED.

New Orlenns, July 2-Judge Harling. In the Unified States court this morning eentenced ex-President Henry Gardes and ex-Casher wnHer w. Girault each to serve eight years in the Linked StateB penitentfary. They were recently con victed of wrecking the American Nation
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
THE QUEENS, GENEROSITY.

Havana, July 2.--,Addressing the mu- nicipality of Manzanillo yesterday, Capt. Gen. Weyler said that the pirdons grant ed to political prisoners were only due to the generosity of the queen regent and not to the political influences of any party. Joaquin Pedroso and Antonio Rojas were shot outside the Cabanas fortress today.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
FIGHTING RENEWED.

Cons:antinople July 2.-The news papers of this c,.y report that in a battle which has just taken place between Greek raiders and a detachment of Ot- toman troops near Netsue, the Greeks suffered loss of 120 killed.- In addition eighty of i.he Greeks were captured and taken to Jania, the headquarters of the Turkish army in Epirus.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
co-REcEIvER APPoINTEp.

Charleston, S. C., July 2.--In the United States circuit court here today Judge Simonton issued an order appointing l. w Fowler co-receivsr of the East Shore Railroad company, with w E. Huger. who has been in charge of the property for some time.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03
CIGARS AND cIGARETrEs TAXED

Washington, July 2.-The republican caucus las, night not only decided to not impose the exit d tax on beer, but it also, at the suggestion of Senator Pritchard, needed from the proposed changes on manufactured tobacco, including snuff and smoking tobacco, leaving only the provision In regard to cigars and cigar e9tes of the internal revenue features of the bill A decision was req ched to make .rthe rate on cigarettes double that pro- posed by the finance committee of g per 1000 on those weighing less than three pounds per 1000, and increasing the rate for those of larger size.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-07-03

in domestDss are restricted. amounting for two months to less than 21, ,000, 900 pounds, against 55000.0 900 pounds foreign.
 Failures for the week have bsen 241 in the United States against 257 last year, and thirty in Canada, against tweltystwo last year.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-28
FROM KANSAS CITY TO WICHITA
Santa Fe's New Fast Mail Accommodation,
Are Jolly

Are Jolly
VIII Macarthur, who came in from Gin
cinnatf the other morning, was out of
humor all DAY, having been up all night.
He left Kansas City about o'clock, ne
said, thinking, of course, western trains
made about the usual time that is made
on eastern roads. Expecting to arrive in
Wichita at or O'Clock next morning,
did not wish TO take a sleep to be routed
out at that time in the morning The
cay coaches were we'll filed with pas
sengers, and great was his disgust af-
ter riding all night long, nine straight
hourse, he arrived at Newton, me was
told he must change cars and wait for
the fast mail. So he with the men, wo-
men and children, poodles and bird
cages, were jammed into an iI-ventilat-
ed waiting room to wait. In about an
hour it was announced by a iboot5lack
that the fast mail was arriving, 10 clear
the track. He said:
II went out to see what that great
crowd of passengers had to wait for. and
that is what made me furious. for all the
mail consisted of was few bundles OF
newspapers, and after one hour and
quarter, making in all eleven hours and
fifteen minutes. 1 reached Wichita. But
] would like to know more about that
fast mail business. j asked the cOnduc-
tor about 1t and he gave me the laugh.
The newsooy said it was run for his spe-
cial business But all jokes aside how
can or by what means or what influence
can a fraud or that kind DE imposed
upon the postoffice department. Well,
they may not know now. but the public
will finally find out. II is absolutely too
rank 10 go unrebuked. Mckinley and
prosperity, Bryan and free silver, Pop
ulism, or any other kind of ism can
stani a roquet of that kind. l don't see
how a railroad company can afford 70
60 into a scheme Of that sort. And l
understand that the letter mail along
the towns south OF Wichita along that
line and its branches are held for that
train. I should think the business men
OF southern Kansas and Oklahoma would
enter a protest loud and long"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-28
CITY IN BRIEF.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Brown Of Monett
were visitors in the city yesterday.
Mr.. P. w. Gum Of Douglas was bu-
siness visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frost of sedg-
wick spent Thanksgiving in the city.
Miss Mayme Mourett of Winfield was
In the city yesterday on shopping tour
Miss Nellie Dorsey went TO Winfield
yesterday morning to spend Sunday with
friends
Mrs. Sargent gave a dinner Wednes-
Gay evening TO a few friends, ladies and
gentlemen.
M-. Frank Davidson is expected home
To-Day from weeks visit with friends in
Kansas City.
Mr. Ivan D. Rogers of Wellington was
In the city yesterday attending to some
personal affairs.
Father Then lstt over the Santa Fe
yesterday afternoon for Newton where
he will preach today.
The Eagle said the Salvation Army fed
seventy children on Thanksgiving. 1t
fed. in fact. 14o children.
Mrs. C. NJ. Palmer Of Houston. Texas.
is visiting her sister-in-laE, Mrs NJ H.
Burt OF SIS South Main
L. Virginia March Of Kingisher was
IN the city yesterday and waiie acre was
the guest % the Carey hotel.
Mr. Kemp returned 10 iis home IN
Chicago yesterday morning after plea
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-28

She-"Does the baby take after its moth
err" He-"Well, it hasn't begun to talk
vet .'-Yonkers Statesman
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-28
FREIGHT RATE CUT
STATE BOARD OF RAILROAD COM
MISsIONHRs FAVOR WICHITA.

bafe on Canned Goods, Cou-c anu Deaus
From Missouri River Points to Wichita
Is Reduced by Order of the Board From
SO Cents to a5 Cents Hundred-Grew
Out of Difference Between the AyIes-
burg Wholesale Grocery Company aud
the Santa Fe Railroad Compsny-FinaI
Result of an Old Order
Yesterday the state board of railroad
commissioners in session at Topeka, or
dered rate of % cents hundred on
coffee, canned goods and beans over all
railroads leading to Wichita. This is
from Missouri river points, and Is cut
from the present rate ofSe cents. The
order Of the commissioners come as a
result of suit brought by the Aylesbury
Mercantile company of this city against
the Santa Fe some weeks ago in which
the Aylesbury people refused to pay a
rate of 3S cents on car load OF beans
from the Missouri river, and replevined
the goods. II brings down the rate on
everything but canned goods, on which
there mas been since November 2, what
is known as commodity tariff of II
cents from river point. That rate, how
ever. expired today.
In 1892, when Colonel Dan Anthony of
Leavenworth was on the board OF COM
missioners, there was a sweeping re-
duction in rates ordered. cutting the
tariff to about II cents This order, how
ever, was never effective for the reason
that the Santa Fe was in the hands Of a
receiver and could not be compelled to
carry freight at the rate set by the
board. The other roads being chartered
or having headquarters in other states
could not be compelled by the Kansas
board to carry at such rates, as the pow
er was in the province of the interstate
commission, and the result was that the
matter dragged along with a sort OF
mutual understanding between the job
bers and the railroads that the rate on
the articles named in yesterdays order
. would be lowered in time II the other on
all fifth class freight was let alone
Nothing was done, however, and the
usual rate went along until some time in
October the Aylesbury company was
chosen as representative of the Wich-
ita Jobbers to bring the matter to an is
sue by suit, which was followed by
complaint to the railroad commissioners.
The jobbers mere seemed very well sat
isfied with the rate ordered yesterday
and regarded it as a starter in the right
direction.
The railroad men who were seen SEEM
ed inclined to regard the rate as reason
able.
The question still arises whether the
commissioners can enforce the rate ex-
cept by compelling the Santa Fe, which
is an Atchison road, to comply and thus
through competition force the other
roads to come down.
1t is a recognition that Wichita job
befs have demanded for years and gives
the tobbing trade of the city a lead
which II deserves
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-28
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The members OF the Magazine club vii
meet at tre home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. W
Bentley next Friday evening.
The Sir Knights Of Wichita Co No. 2
L. R., K. of p, are requested to meet al
the armory az 80 this afternoon in full
uniform.
The Rathbone Sister. are requested to
attend the funeral of Mr. Shoemaker
this afternoon al e:39 p. m, at the
Episcopol church.
All druggists OF the city are requested
70 meet at Henry Ozane's store al 2 D.
m. TO attend the funeral OF Q. E. Shoe
maker. B. ". Aldrich.
All members Of Warwick Lodge No.
"a aIe requested 10 meet at the Castle
Hall at 80 today 10 attend the funeral
OF Brother O. E. Shoemaker. E. A.
Kinnaird, c. c.
The Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton viii meet with Mrs H G. Rose.
corner of Topeka avenue and Ninth
street, on Friday. December 3. at 2:3o ,.
m. An interesting program will be pre-
sented.
There WILDE social entertainment
given by Wichita Council No. SO. L. c.
T. in council chamber On Saturday
night, December 4. Every member
should be present with their isdies.
Jas. H Berry. Chairman.
Mrs. Georgis Mccoy invites the music
loving public 10 complimentary recital
20 oe given at her residence. $50 North
Lawrence avenue, Wednesday. Decem-
Der l. al O'Clock ?. m Pisno solos. en-
ssmble work, string numbers and a vo-
ca Solo by Miss EdSc-a Woods
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-28
A knock down argument

A knock down argument
is the final piece of logic
used by Nature. Many
people lean on the don't
hurt-me" theory about
coffee and tobacco until
the beautiful machinery of
the body eollapses. Postum
Food Coffee is the way out
Of trouble.