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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
coLoRED BAPrIsrS IN GUTIERREZ .
Second Annual Conven tion of the Two Ter
ritOres Now In Session.


Guthrie. o. T, A6g. 2O.-The second
annual convention OF the clored Bap,ists
OF Oklahoma and Indian Territory me, in
this city yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock
IN three days session. A large num-
Der OF delegates are present and almost
every church in the territory represent
ed. Several distinguished divineS are
present from Arkansas. Missouri and
Texas. Among them are Rev. E. C. Nor
ris, D. D., presiden. OF the National Bap-
it's. convention; Professor s. A. Bookar,
A. NJ. president of the Arkansas Baptist
college: A. NJ. Middlebrook. state SUM-
day school missionary, Arkansas; Rev.
W. L. Grant, of Kansas. and Rev. S. W.
Bacote. d. D.. Kansas City. No.
The convention was called 20 order at
10 o'clock by President Rankins Of
Clifton. Rev. Daniel Wilson OF King
fisher. conducted devotional exercises. al
ter which Rev. James Rankins. president
of the convention, delivered his annual
address.
Rev. s. W. Bacote OF Kansas City, Mo.
addressed the convention. Rev. II. c.
Howell OF Guthrie, responded in a happy
NltNeT, followed Dy rev. l. NlSNllNSdie,
of this city. and Rev. j. ". Dunjee OF
Choc.aw City. Short addresses were
made by Brothers Washington, C. c.
Grafton. Williams and Rev. Hail.
The afternoon was taken up with the
reports OF the committees and lection of
officers. The welcoming address was
made by n. ]. c. Johnson and was re-
sponded to by Rev. Breckenridge. Rev.
]. W. Dunjee. general missionary Of the
Baptist church Of Oklahoma, delivered
the Introductory sermon last evening.
Tonight grand rally and reception
We're given that rivals anything Of the
kind ever given in thecapital city. A
special program was rendered and a
grand display made Of Oklahoma pro-
ducts.
The following delegates are present:
z. r. Ware, Langston; T. Nightingale.
Orlando; W. C. Howard. Guthrie; F.
Scott, Perry; r. L. SmaLwood, Guthrie;
r. L. Lambert, Langston; W. ". john
son, Oklahoma City; T. Strobe. Guthrie;
S. W. Washington, Perry; H. P. Wigley.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
CHILDREN'S HONE SOCIAL
Was Socially and Financially a Successful
Event
) the Eiitn- q ID Earle

10 the Editor q the Eagle
The Children's Home social was a sue
cess socially and financially. The a.
tendance was gratifying and the re-
tendance was gratifying and. the profits
Serted about 500.
We are glad TO make public mention OF
3 few Of The many kindnesses shown US.
Thanks are due the county commission
ers for Lie-use ST the court house lawn.
the most desirable location in town for
such an entertainment. and - the Elec-
Srlc Light company for putting in an
extra light. To Shaw's orchestra ana the
Second Regiment band for furnishing
excellen; music during the evening: May
or Ross for tables; Nelson, for queens
ware; Carver Bros. for hauling. etc: the
daily press for Advertising and Sheriff
Cone and /. ". Gill for s. each. unso-
iicited. Also 70 the ladies who donated
cakes or assisted 50 efficiently in serv-
ing. To all who helped in any way We
are grateful.
The committee, on arrangements was
not little embarrassed by the large
and unexpected attendance. but every
body was disposed TO be good natared
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21

army poem by Captain R W. Raymond
U. S. V.
At n:3o O'Clock President Mckinley
and his party took me train for Buff
Point.
VETERANS UNION.
Springfield. O.. Aug. 2o--The national
encampment OF the Union Veterans un-
ion elected as commander-jn-chief today.
H. L. Street OF New York; first deputy.
George NJ Mead. Michigan: second de-
putty, E. H. Hobson. Kentucky; surgeon
general, ]. w Barry, Ohio; chaplain.
". H. Hartman. Ohio: executive COM
mi-tee. T. ]. Cannon. Maryland: H s..
Proha, Ohio: j. MCGUIRE, Pennsylvania:
r. A. Jacob, Kentucky: Charles O'COn-
nor, Michigan; s. s. Brouer, New Jer-
sey; L. C. Paine. Illinois: Captain
LangS,aff, Iowa: s. s. Yoder. Maryland.
Resolutions We're adopted for equaiiz-
ing pensions OF all soldiers and sailors at
IS, with additiona. increase per diem OF
service. each month pensions for dis
abilities a. usual rates.; for the ap-
pointmen. OF a committee 10 push the
preference OF veterans for office.
Miss Nellie Stark OF Missouri was
elected daughter OF the National Union
Veterans union.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
KNOCKED SILLY BY SOLLY
IL the Way the Smith-tsrifiin Contest Turns
Out at San Francisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 20-Solly Smith
Of Los Angeles repeated his performance
at Roby, four years ago, by knocking
out Johnny Griffin of Boston. in the sew
enth round. II was Smiths fight from
start 70 finish. He did all the leading in
the first three rounds. and in the third
put Griffin on the floor for eight seconds
with a right SWING on the jaw. A mo
ment later Smith opened a big cut over
Griffln's right eye with left swing. In
the fourth round ne jabbed and swung
on Grifin's face repeatedly and the
Braintree lad looked worried at the close
OF the round. The fifth and sixth
rounds were comparatively slow. Griffin
leading but failing to land with effect
In the seventh. after two minutes spar
ring. Griffin led for Smiths face with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
Real Estate Transfer.

FURNISHED by The Wichita Abstract and
Land Company. II. N. Dubois, abb
stractor)
Anna Peters. wd., lots III. rs. and
rs Strong avenue. Logan add. $50
Anthony Sweeney, wd. lot II Penn
sylvania avenue. MathewSons 4th
add ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ....... 1900
Edwards & Westmacor- Lumber
Co. vd.. lois 49,. 1Ss and 1ii
Wichita s., Town OF Bentley. IS
T. H Godfrey. qcd., 10; p First 81,
Carpenters add 70 Valley Center 800
L. W. Clapp. qcd.. lois lis 10 11s odd
Church street. City -.....
United sash and Door Co. Qcd.,
trace l0Ox92 Se-Ioo It. com. sw.
corner LOT block Grace st Eng
hSa's ith add ........ SO
O. T. Shearon. wd., lots and 5,
block "a. Cheney ..... aS5
Rupert & Cha.faa;, receivers. wi,
10; ! Water 81. GreiffenS.ein's
4th add -. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. /
Sarah X. Rob-, wi.. los 107 40 lis
cdd, Strong avenue. Logan add. go
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
TEXAS FAIRNESS ALLIANCE
secedes From the National Alliancs, aud
Will Boss Itself

Dallas, Texas, Aug. 2o.-Ths Farmers
Alliance held three conventions yester-
day an6 did not adjourn until a very
late hour last night The sessions were
behind closed doors. The national and
state bodies have been at loggsrheads
for long time. The usurpaton OF pow
e.. The imposition OF dues upon females.
and the abandonment OF the initiative
and referendum principle in government
are the main grievances held by the
leaders Of the state organization. Yes
terday the Gord,an knot was severed
ana henceforth the Texas state alliance
Will boss itself. 1t will not tolerate ma
tional bosses. 50 the leaders asserted last
night. ....
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
Boat at Suiifvan's Dam Fills and Takes
Down the Shoot.

A party OF about fifteen were out at
Sullivan's dam Thursday night shooting
the chutes and having a general tollifica-
ton. Among the treats about eight or
zen of them got an involuntary bath.
On one Of the trips down the chute q
board came loose in the curve bow of the
boat after the scoot into the water.
The boat went down, and as there was
nothing 10 sustain the party, they went
down too. But the water was shallow,
as good fortune would have t, and the
waves lashed just about to the waist
Organize lawns, new ribbons, patent
leather shoe suffered, while the women
screamed and the men-wen they
couldn't figure out how it all happened.
Not saying anything Of who was in
the boat at the time OF the dump, the
party ont tnere at the dam was COM
posed OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Sternberg,
Mr.. and Mrs. Welles Miller and others.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
DISCUSSED WIN kLoSpYKINo
Tourist Gives His Opinion of Dyea and the
Chticoot Pass

Port Townsend. Wash. Aug 2o.-In q
letter received from c. NJ. WEYMOUTH.
who left home. the last trip OF the
Mexico. da1ei Lake Llniermaan, Au-
gust :. Wynouth says be Is disguised
with the trip over the pass and would
return but for the terrors OF returning
over CAiic0St pass. IN Wymouth's opin-
ion. Dyea will become famous as a horse
market. for The reason that horses can
not stand the usage there longer than a
few days. when their hoots, regardless
OF heavy shoes. become So broken as 10
entirely incapacitate them Tor further
use. Weymouth Is with W. ]. Jones. the
United States commissioner for Alaska.
and a well known newspaper correspoa-
dent. whioA party was the first 10 land
az Lake Lindermann since the Kloniyks
rush began. Both Jones and WEYMOUTH
give an opinion that not one in ten %
those who are now az Dyea and Sksguay
and enroute Will be able 20 cross the
divide this year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
OUT INSPECTING THE ROAD
Several Prominent Rock Island Oficials In
the City Yesterday.

Several prominent. Rock Island Off
ciais were in the city yesterday on a
tour OF inspection. Mr.. W. I. Allen. as
sistdnt general manager, OF Chicago,
with Mr.. w H. Stillweu. assistant gen.
eral superintendent, of Topeka. and Mr..
c. ". Jones, division superintendent. OF
Harrington, comprised the party. They
were in Mr.. Aliens private car, ana af-
ter a few hours in the city continued on
their journey south.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
LEFT. but missed. Quick as a lash so,lr

left. but missed. Quick as a lash Solly
swung his right. striking Griffin square
" on the point OF the jaw. Griffin was
rendered unconscious and fen heavily on
his face. remaining on the floor without
moving = muscle until his seconds car
RED nm 10 his corner. Even then 4. re-
CURED several minutes work and tho
attention OF a physician 90 restore him
70 consciousness The crowd remained
seated in suspense. awaiting Griffin's re-
cove-y- He finally came around and
able 20 walk 70 his dressing room
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
WILL TAKE a NEW START
Woman Who Left Town Comes Back for
He- Ticket

Once upon a time, as Fsope would say,
there was man and he lived in Wicn-
tia. \ lady friend Of the family from
Ohio came to visit them and when her
stay was over she went away or at least
she started.
The man took her 10 the Missouri Pa
cific train. found a seat for her in the
coach. and had the baggage checked
Then the train steamed out of town and
the man went home with the woman s
ticket in mis- pocket.
She came back from Greenwich end
Will start again TODAY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
CITY IN BRIEF.

R. E. NIcGTew of kechi township was
in town yesterday.
c. l. Slater lef; yesterday on a busi-
ness trip 10 Hannibal. No.
r R Hatfsli was in Valley Center
yesterday on lega, business.
Mr.. D. D. JoAnson % Sedgwick was .
visior in the city yesterday.
J. r. Cot,inghaal, attorney OF the San
= Re a: Guthrie. was in the city yes
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
SAFE.BLOwlNG AT ANNELLY
Robbers Get Twenty-Five Dollars and
Some Valuable Papers,

Newton. Kan, Aug. 20-(Special)-
Blythe's grocery store at Anmelly was
entered this morning and the safe blown
open by dynamite. The robbers secured
about s25 in money and a number of
vaiuab bic papers The citizens were
aroused by the explosion and about a
dozen shots were exchanged between
the citizens and the robbers There were
four men in The gang and they drove
off in a buggy. Sheriff Judkins OF this
city 5 on the trail OF the robbers. and
expects ID capture them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The RaIhbone Sisters will give a social
next Tuesday night on the lawn at Will
Ayres and Geo. Walkers.
The Sons of Herman are preparing a
picnic for themselves and friends. to be
held at EIdridge grove August %. wag-
ons 20 the grounds will leave the corner
OF Main and Douglas az 2:3O o'clock.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21

about l., and that did mulch towards put
ting the ladies at their ease.
IL is quite probable that another en-
tertainment will be given before the
summer closes. and, if so, ample provis-
ion will be made to Accommodate all our
friends who may desire 20 patronize Us.
Yours respectfully,
MRS L II TOWNSEND
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
TRACTION ENGINE BLOWS UP
fTwo Men and Boy Near Bastings. Mob.
Die OF Injuries Received.

Omaha. Neo.. Aug. ga special TO
the Bee from Hastings. Neb., Says: VIII
Lips OF Hastings, James Mccullough
and a 10-year-old boy were fatally in
jIred by the explosion OF a thresning
engine boiler yesterday afternoon. An
attempt was made 10 run the engine
without a water gauge. and the eX-
plosion followed. All three OF the VIC
tins were frightfuliy scalded and died
today. The accident occurred on the
Spring Creek ranch.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
LABOR RECEIVES NO MORE
But Silver's Fail Has Put Com IN odi tier
Higher Ia Mexico.

Washington. Aug. c0.--Consul Dudley.
stationed at Neuva Laredo. In a COM
munication TO the department OF state.
says that as a result Of the recent fan
in the price OF silver. there has been o
marked rise IN the price OF all commo-
dities in Mexico. This Is true OF do
nestle products. Rents are increasing.
he says there has been no correspond
,ng advance OF wages or salaries. Ia-
Dor. he states. stays on a silver basis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
SOON TO BE A STATE
GOVERNOR BARNES SAYS OKLA
HOMA MAY COME IN SOON.
Thinks There Were Some Mistakes Made
in the Marshalship Fight, But Says He
Bias Washed His Hands Of the Whole
Deal and Quilts Going to Colorado
for a Week or so to Get Rid of tho OF.
4ce-Seekers-Oklahom to be Put In
With the Indian Territory and All Ad-
mitted as q State.

mitted as q State.
Governor Barnes passed through Wich-
ita yesterday morning on his way to Col
orado for a vacation trip.
I've got to get away from the Office
seekers" he said. Its very tiresome
and will finally wear fellow out. l am
going away for two or three weeks and
will turn the whole tug over 20 President
Mckinley and take rest"
as the marshalship contest se;tled?''
'No, not yet The whole matter rests
with the president now. have washed
my hands of the whole deal and do not
propose 10 have anything more to do with
it There were some mistakes in this
matter, but il is all in the hands OF the
president now
rs there any talk Of statehood for Ok
;ahoma?"
Yes. There is talk now Of putting Ok
lahoma and the Indian Territory together
and admitting the whole thing as state
and I think it yill be done"
Not soon, will ft?''
Sooner than most people are looking
for. We are entitled ID all the privileges
OF a state. We've got the people and we
raise the crops, and l don't see any rea-
son for keeping US out OF the enjoyment
Of state privileges
rs it true tnat there are open hostili-
ties between you and Flynn since the
charges IN the marsha!ship fsht?"
mo, sir. There is no trouble between
Flynn and myself particularly. Have
come peaches"
Here the governor handed out some
luscious Oklahoma peaches and refused
70 talk further CT politics.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
FORTY MINES IN IOWA
Big Scheme Formed, Which viii Raise the
Price of Coal There

Des Moines, Iowa. Aug. 20.-Pres,dent
Woods, OF the Carbonate Coal company.
and other New York parties. are here
for the purpose OF securing control OF sIl
The coal mines in this district forty in
all. The local operators have been gwen
choice OF stock in a concern 10 be
formed. or being paid cash FOR their
property. TIE combine, II formed. VII
result IN raising the price OF coai here
- 70 20 cents a ton and viii have great
influence on the general price over Iowa
Miss Dimples-"Well. I'm glad 20 begin
the new wear right" Miss Passay-"And
hate TO begin it left '-C!eveland Plain
Dealer.
Some men need good roasting, but they
are such good fighters that no one viii give
It 10 them.-Atchison Globe.
The people who once claimed 20 have
found their affinity. don't, as rule, look as
Z they had found much
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
MKINLEY,s PART IN IT

The only active par thas the president
took in the proceedings OF ne reunion
was n visit ID the ninth corps, OF yh.ca
he il a member. The corps gave him an
ova lion, and finally elected him honorary
president TIE president. IN few words,
accepted the honor. signed MS name -
the register. and LEI; ne room with the
corps badge upon MS b-eass- he stased
east he was a sergeant in he Twenty
third Ohio regiment OF The Ninth coTps
under command % Rutherford g. Hayes
In the evening ne pres4dsn; st-sn6ei
the public meeting - the Army .: -1e
Potomac in MUSE hall The pace ~sS
TANNED ID sufsccatio1, ami ne president
received a great ovation Genera AlgeE
was ~, win Elm. having LEFT a; 40 lo-
Ne~ York 20 attend . special business
20. he president
Governor Back made - opening a1-
dreSs He extended. IN ceazn .. 20
state. cordial wsi>o-ne = ne S1c-s-y q
The A--ny g. he Po.3I.as>- Mayo Ma
Ter then made Few appropriate re-r.a-Ss-
There was o-iet response oy tae 9-ss-
ii=n: O. tas socie-y and t5eo MAI g
A. Woodbury.. ;aso -1;oc q ne day, de-
Nve-ed an o-zIiSn-
Fo-owing this came ne teAve-y c. ire
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-08-21
GOT A COLD BATH

MRS. j. VI. TOWNSEN
The record-union., 1897-12-07
ITALY'S MINISTRY.
Marquis Di Rudini Intrusted With
Forming a New Cabinet.

ROME Dec. 6.-The Cabinet meeting
this morning formally rendered its res
ignation to King Humbert King Hum
bert has intrusted to the Marquis di
Rudini the task of constructing the
new Cabinet. and the Marquis asks
time to reflect.
The resignation Of the Cabinet fol-
lowed the resignation of the Minister
of War. General Pelloux, which was
brought about, according to report, in
consequence of the action of the Cham
Der OF Deputies IN amending the bill
dealing with other army promotions
winch was opposed by the Minister of
War.
But the Rome correspondent of the
Morning POST of London asserts that
the resignation of the Minister of War
was only political move undertaken
IN order to make it possible for the
Marquis di Rudini to secure an unani
nous Ministry. This correspondent
ADDS that the Ministers of Finance.
Justice and Public Works in the re-
tir1ng Cabinet will not appear in the
Cabinet which Marquis di Rudini is
to FORM
At the beginning of the Chamber of
Deputies to-day, the Premier, the Mar
quis di Rudini, announced the resigna-
ton of the Cabinet. and the House ad-
journed
The record-union., 1897-12-07

cent. 30 40 and 80 days after the con-
firmation Of the sale.
The lien ON the Kansas Pacific prior
to that of the Government on the 30th
of July, 1897. principal and interest,
amounted to S7.2S1,0 ,04S II. The Gov
ernment, therefore. should it become the
highest bidder, will have to pay the
amount of the first mortgage lien. be-
heve that under the Act of 1887 it has
the authority to do this, and in the alb
sance of any action by Congress, | shall
direct the Secretary of the Treasury to
make the necessary deposit as required
by the courts decree to qualify as
bidder and to bid at the sale a sum
which will at least equal the principal
Of the debt due to the Government; but
suggest, in order to remove all contro-
yersy, that an amendment of the law be
Immediately passed explicitly giving
such powers and appropriating in gen
eral terms whatever sum is sufficient
therefor.
In so important a matter as the Gov
eminent becoming the probable owner
Of railroad property, which it perforce
must conduct and operate, l feel CON-
strained to lay before Congress these
facts for its consideration, and act be-
fore the consummation of the sale. 1t is
clear to my mind that the Government
should not permit the property to be
sold at a price which will yield less than
one-half the principal of its debt. and
less than one-fifth of its debt, principal
and interest. The Government rather
than accept less than its claim should
become bidder and thereby the owner
of the property and l submit this to
Congress for action
The record-union., 1897-12-07
YELLOW FEVER.
Quarantine Power Should be Aug
mented to Prevent Invasion.

The recent prevalence of yellow fever
in a number of cities and towns
throug hout the South has resulted in
much disturbance of commerce and
demonstrated the necessity of such
amendments to our quarantine laws as
will make the regulat tions Of the ma
tional quarantine authorities para
mount.
The Secretary of the Treasury, in that
portion Of his report relating to the
operation Of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice, calls attention to the defects in
the present quarantine laws, and rec
ommends amendments thereto, which
will give the Treasury Department the
requisite authority to prevent the inva-
sion of the epidemic diseases from for
eign countries, and in times of emer-
gency like that of the past summer will
add to the efficiency of the sanitary
measures for the protection of the peo-
pie and at the same time prevent un-
necessary restrictions of commerce. I
concur in his recommendation.
In further effort to prevent the in
vasion Of the United States by yellow
fever. the Importance of the discovery
of the exact cause of the disease. which
up to the present time has been unde-
teImined. has been obvious, and to this
end a systematic meteorological inves-
tigation should be made. / therefore
recommend that Congress authorize
the appointment Of commission by the
President, to consist of four expert bac-
/ teriologists. one to be selected from the
medical officers of the Marine HOSPITAL
Service, one to be appointed from civil
life, one 10 be detailed from the medi-
cal officers Of the army and one from
the medical officers of the navy.