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Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
LUMBER DEALERS CONVENTION
Ninth Annual Gathering I'm Session Mt
Casino HaII-Mayor Jones' Ad-
dress of Welcome.

The ninth annual convention of the Mis-
souri, and Kansas Retail Lumber Dealers
Association is in. full swing with a large
and enthusiastic attendance from every
point of the compass and with a fine out
look for the accomplishment of great
deal of work for the mutual benefit of the
members. who have learned by experience
the value of these annual gatherings to
exchange views on the questions of para
mount Importance to the trade.
AT 10 O'Clock yesterday morning President
c. T. Haskins called the convention to or
der for its opening session in Casino hall
and mt that time 200 delegates were in at
tendance. President Haskins at once in
troduced Mayor Jones, who was warmly
received Mayor Jones In a brief but well
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20

worded address welcomed the lumbermen
TO Kansas City and gave them cordial as
surance that the value of their annual
gathering was appreciated, and that they
would always find Kansas City keeping
open house for them.
In response to Mayor Jones, Jesse Chiles.
OF Rlchmond, Mo-, made most eloquent
little speech. Mr. chiles said that the lum-
oermen had been coming to Kansas City
Tor so many years for their conventions
that they had come TO feel that thew are
an integral part of the community, and
they rejoice every, year when the time
comes for their visit to the queen CITY of
midcontinental metropolis In closin. Mr.
Chiles said: We rejoice that the clouds of
depression are passing away and that Kan
saS City is rising triumphant from the
darkness of these backward wears When
Kansas City suffered we suffered-throuSh-
out this Southwestern domain-and when
Kansas city triumphs We triumph.
Ihen came the annual address of Presi-
dent HaSkins. The president started in by
conSratuiating the association that it had
enjoyed the most prosperous wear of its
experience, taking into consideration the
condition of business generally. The rec
ores showed that the association now has
year oil 2SS or more than 80 per cent Pres
ldent Haskins spoke in Il highly compli-
InentarI vein of the work of Secretary
Harry Gorsuch, who WAS elected to the
position at the convention of last Veir
secretary GorSuch also submitted his an
ai iluai report at the morning session. cover
80 POAtlto Va interest 10 tlG trade III
connection with the work of the associa-
tlon. lie embodied in his report that of the
treasurer show ing receipts for the year
OF SJ,4oOl9, and expenditures of 81 973 70
leaving Il neat balance in the treasury.
The afternoon session of the convention
was given up to the reading of papers and
an lmpromptu discussion of subjects of
interest to the delegates. T.. NJ. Adams
read a paper on reciprocity as between the
members of the association. Another pa
per was read by II. c. Taylor on the rela-
tions of the retail dealer with the whole
saler. At 4:30 o'clock the convention ad-
journed until 10 o'clock this morning
To-dayS session will be given up to re-
ceiving reports of committees and the cleo
tion of officers The members of the con-
vention will attend the performance at the
Grand opera house in a body this evening.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
pnrlin & orendorT Tnlly-ho.

The tally-ho. run every hour this week
between the Midland, Blossom house and
the Parlin & orendorff Company's imple-
ment repository in the West bottoms, will
be long remembered by the delegates to the
implement mems convention as a unique
innovation in the way of entertainment.
1t is the idea of the Parlin & Orendorft
Company. whose headquarters at Fifteenth
and Hickory streets are Il popular rendeZ-
vous for the visitors. Here they all have a
free ticket to the Cafe de Canton and are
incidentally introduced to the Hill drop
planter. which is popular among implement
men, who know a good thing when they
taste it.
The Parlin & Orendorff Company started
in business in Kansas City in Il small way
eleven years ago, and since then its busi-
ness has assumed very gratifying propor-
tons. 1t is a branch house, handling the
famous line of farm machinery known as
the Canton line" The company occupies
three buildings and has thirteen floors of
storage room. giving 1850 square feet Of
floor space, In addition to the Canton line,
1t handles a complete stock OF farm wagons
grain drills, hay machinery, all kinds of
Eclipse bicycle.
The manager, Mr.. F. L. Kaufman. was
president of the Kansas City Implement,
Vehicle and Hardware Club last year
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he said the organization was 'sin the in
terest of landless men and to teach men
to act together for their natural right to
the use of the EARTH" to teach that the
government should leave to the enjoyment
of the individual all the wealth the indi-
vidual produces. taking for public purposes
only what the community, as a commun-
ity, produces"
An address Will be issued to the legisla-
ture. alleging that the present system of
taxation is unjust and vicious" that tax
alton should be confined to land alone and
that all assessments against cattle, horses
houses and improvements form simply an
annual fine on industry. Legislation is
urged which shall tax uuimproyed land as
much as improved farms.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
LOVES COMPANY"
Governor Leedy, of Kansas, Sends an
Invitation to the Entire Tex
ns I,erisIature.

Topeka. Kas,. Jan. 19,-tSpecial) The
Texas legislature has a plan under consd-
Grafton for caring for its idiotic people and
is seeking to discover how other states
complish it a telegram was received by
Governor Leedy to-day from the chief
clerk of the Texas house, asking If Kansas
had any provision for taking care of idiots.
The governor evidently misunderstood the
reason for the inquiry. foc this is the mes
sage he sent in reply:
''Yes; bring on your entire legislature"
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RAILROAD BOARD TO-DAY.
The Various Candidates for Appoint
ment to Exhibit Themselves Be
fore Executive Council.

Topeka, Kas.. Jan. l9.-tSpeciall The ex-
ecutive council will meet in. executive ses-
sicn tomorrow, when the various appli-
cants for positions on the state board of
railroad commissioners will place them
selves on exhibition. The leading candi-
dates are: J. e. Lowe, Washington; w. p.
billiard. Bourbon; LID. Lewelling and WE.
Green. Sedgwick; Webb McNall Decatur;
r. w. Turner. Jewell. Those who are
likely to be in the also ram list are:
w. d. McCreary, Concorda; w. L. Aaron.
Democrat, Hays City; p. p. Elder, Ottawa;
g, II. I,ovett, Salina; Fred Close, Topeka;
]. NJ. Allen. Erie; F. B. MaXon, Emporii;
d. / Furbeck, Kansas City, Nas.; p. II.
yrooman and +. 6. Edwards, Parsons.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
MUNYON'S
REMEDIES
DOCTOR YOURSELF

Munyon's Improved Homeopathic Rem
edies act almost instantly, speedily curing
the most obstinate diseases Munyon'S :
rheumatism cure cures rheumatism in
few days. Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure cures
all forms of stomach trouble. Munyon's
Headache Cure stops headache in five min
utes. Nervous diseases promptly cured.
Kidney troubles. Piles Neuralgia, Asthma
and all + emale Complaints quickly cured.
Munyon's Vitaizer imparts new Vigor TO
weak men. Price, 81.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon,
1505 Arch street Philadelphia, Pa, answer
ed with free medical advice for any dis
ease.
A Separate Cure for Each Disease
AT ALL DRUGGIsT.'-a5o ABoTrLE.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
RlgE. riIes his Contest.

Topeka. Kas, Jan. 1s.-(SpeciaL) At noon
to-day, papers were flied with Marian
Gray. secretary of the senate. contestinS
the right of Charles A. Smart to hold the
office of judge of the district court in the
Fourth judicial district, to which he was
elected last fall. The contest is made by
Joseph Riggs, of Lawrence the defeated
fusion candidate for that office.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
str,ker's Text Book Biu Indorscd.

Topeka, Kas., Jan. Ig-CSpecial) The legS
islative committee appointed at the last
session of the Kansas State Teachers As
sociltion, at meeting to-day. decided to
in both houses. and TO work for its pas
sage The bill provides for the district
ownership of school books, a maximum
price TO he fixed for all books.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
THE Ex-CoNFEDERATES' HOME:
suade the Legislature 10
Take Charge of II.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Jan. 19.-(Special)
Colonel Vincent Marmaduke came TO town
this afternoon as the advance guard of the
ex-Confederates who will storm the capt
tol tomorrow to get a measure through
the legislature, turning over to the state
full control of and responsibility for the
ex-Confederates home at Higginsville.
Tho institution is partly self-supporting
and IL is estimated that its maintenance
would not cost the state more than 81 200 a
year. Il don't think we will have any use
for the home more than twenty years, if
that long" said Colonel Marmaduke, with
n suspicious moisture in his eyes. The
poor old wrecks who now need its kindly
protection won't pester the world much
longer. They are passing. away rapidly. It
is taps and lights out, with them now oft
encr than with any other class of men. /
believe the state will take charge of the;
home If we offer the property as q free,
gift. simply because It ought to donit
think any considerable-nuRbeF of Repub-
lican members of the legislature will op-
pose our proposition. The war IS over and
charity has driven hate and prejudice out
of the hearts of brave men. When our
crowd gets here we win all get together
and decide on a programme"
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
KANSAS SINGLE TAKERS.
State Organization Formed Mt Topeka,
With Seventeen MemberS-An a
Address 20 LeEIsIature.

Topeka. Kas., Jan. 1a-CSpeciaI) Seveh-
teen advocates of a single tax system for
Kansas met to-day and formed a state or
ganization by the election of r. T. Snedi-
ker. of Hartford. kas.. president, and V.
]. Rose. of Independence, secretary and
treasurer. A COMMITTEES composed of one
member from each congressional district
was appointed TO organize local clubs.
r. T. Suediker made an address in which
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KING IN THE LEAD.


ell introduced n bill providing that no in
terest in excess of per cent can be legally
eNacted. and If 1t is done the one who col
lects II shall forfeit the excess, also
sum equal to the excess both to go 10 the
one paying the interest.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
Another reIcphone Meeting.

Telephone users who are interested in OBJ
tanning cheaper rates for the service Will
hold a meeting in parlor of the Midland
this evening.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20

A reliable grocer will never offer cheap
or weak imitation. of a genuine original
article because he happens TO make little
extra profit. But II is we'll 20 observe that
when genuine Postum Cereal coffee is or
dered, that you get Postum and not a spu-
rious imitation offered as lust as good
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
GOOD FRIENDS


Keep the Heart of Humanity Warm
The following extract from letter may
be published without a breach of courtesy,
as II refers to a matter which will interest
some readers who have been considering
the dismissal of coffee in their families and
the adoption OF Postum. the health coffee:
Grand Rapids, Mich.,.........-
Postum Cereal Co, Linn, Battle Creek,
Mich Gcntlemen:-I am pleased with the
sale and the satisfaction given 10 our Gus
toners in the use of Postum Cereal.
did not wish to venture out on this article
as | had no faith in it when first shown
me. To my surprise the first case sold
readily. and a little estimate shows n sale
OF 462 packages in 81 days. / am using It
in my own home with perfect satisfaction.
Since the use of Postum in place of coffee
neither wife nor myself have the old heart
burn. Please find inciosed, etc. etc. etc.
MARTIN c. GOOSEN.
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Will Ask Passage of the Flynn Bill

. ]. d. Mcguire, of Norman, o. T., chair
man of the committee on resolutions will
to-day present a resolution asking congress
to'pass the Flynn free homes BILL The
passage of this bill is of great Importance
to the implement dealers of Oklahoma,
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20

Mrs. WinSiow'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chil-
dren teething. softens the gums, reduces infam-
nation sllays pains. cures wind collie 25c bottle
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
TAKE A SOUVENIR
HONE WITH YOU.

Here are a few thoughts" that may
please the home folks and always mark
IN memory your pleasant visit to Kansas
City:
Sterling Silver Hat doc
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20

The sale of seats for the Nordica con-
cert opened well yesterday. A line stood
i'm waiting before the ticket office opened,
and it was nearly noon before it was
broken. The sale will continue from now
until the date of the concert. February ..
The chart is at 1900 Main street.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20

There will be a matinee performance of
Shadows of a Great City at the Ninth
Street opera house this afternoon.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20
Are You This City's
Guests This Week !?

Ii so-you are Our guests
you are always well
come here. Our very name,
JACCARD'S, has a ring Of
welcome about it and tells
you we are Kansas City's
bpSt store.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1897-01-20

There are prospects for a good engage
ment for Bancroft, the magician, who will
This will he the first appearance here of
the new wizard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-18
DEATH OF MASON BEY.

A Distinguished Nirginian Dies in Wash
ington, After Romantic and Eventful
Career. 1+@-l
Washington. March 17.-Col. Alex
ander McComb Mason (Mason Bey) of
the Egyptian army. and famous Con-
federate blockade runner, died here to-
day,aSef SO years. He was grandson
Of George Mason, of Gunston Hall, Va,
the author OF the famous Bill of Rights,
and Of Major General Alexander Nc
Comb, once commander in the United
States Army. He was also a nephew
and private secretary of ex-senator Jas.
Mason, the noted Confederate Commits
sioner and a cousin of General Fitzhugh
Lee. Col. Mason made the first survey
OF lake Albert Nyanga, in Egypt, and
Gen. Gordon, his warm friend, appointed
him Governor of Equatorial Africa.
In 1887 he was sent to negotiate for
peace between the Soudanese and the
Abysinnians. He was again at Khar-
toum with Gordon in 1873 and 1884, be-
came Governor Of Massowah, and High
Commissioner Of the Soudan, appointed
by the Khedive. He held many impor-
tant positions there, including director
General Of Public Lands, and was still
in the Khedive's service on waiting or
ders when he died. His wife, who was
a Mrs. S. w. Shreye, Of New York,
survives him.
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The NeYs4 Observer
III TUESDAY,. = March Is. 1897.
THE WEATHER.

The United States Weather. Bureau
issues the following forecast for to-day:
For North Carolina-Local showers:
warmer; east Ito south winds.
For Raleigh and Vicinity: Fair to-
night and probably most of Thursday,
followed by increasing cloudiness, with
rain by Thursday night. Much warmer.
Weather Conditions.-T barometer
mas continued to rise on the middle At
lantic coast, where the weather is now
fair and COOL The coolest section Of the
country is now in New England, with Is
degrees ut Boston.
The low barometer in the$northwest rs
still central over the DakOtas and is
causing cloudiness and rainy weather in
thethe Mississippi valley and westward.
with general rise in temperature over
that section.
The following heavy rains were re-
ported: Oklahoma. LAG inches; Abilene,
LA: Palestine, LOG
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THOMAS II. PRITCHARD.
Anril IL. 1896.
PRESBYTERIAN PRAISE SERVICE

The praise service in the interest OF
foreign missions at the Presbyterian
church last night was exceedingly inter.
esting and instructive. The ten-minutes
talks by DR.. Daniel, Prof. Hill and Mr.
Whiting inspired all those present with
new interest and zeal in this great
cause The music, under the direction
of Miss Enid Smith, of Peace Institute
was very delightful, beautiful chorus
being rendered by the young women Of
Peace Institute. Miss Gertrude Bush
sang with much feeling, 'Crucifxion,
by Faure.
A collection was taken up afterwards
from which very gratifying sum was
realized for foreign missions.
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Three students have been expelled from
the A. and M. College for playing cards.
Gov. Russell yesterday returned from
a visit to 'Belvdere.' his country home
near Wilmington.
The chapel that is being built near
Pilot Mills by the Baptists will be COM
pleted within the next two months. Lit
will cost between $500 and 1000.
-Four new convicts-two white and two
a. eolopd and all of them young men
were yesterday brought to the peniten-
I. .aiary by Sheriff Nichols. of Mcdowell
- county.
-. Farmers are complaining about the
r 4sHins. They say that unless it soon stops,
all, farm work will be greatly thrown
back. The ground has been too wet for
s blowing for several weeks
- An attempt was made to break into
bar-room on Fayetteville street
Thursday might. similar, but equally
. unsuccessful attempt was also made last
Friday night.
The members of st. Mary's Alumnae
Association and all friends of the school
are earnestly requested to meet at the
home of Bishop Cheshire this afternoon
at $50 o'clock, directly after. evening
service.
Don't forget to be on hand Tuesday
evening, March 23rd, at Metropolitan
Hall. Grand concert. Some Of the best
musical talent of the city is to take part,
and popular prices will prevail Be on
hand.
Another candidate for Judge Of the
District Federal court has sprung up in
. the person of Mr.. W. E. Clarke, Of
Newbern. He passed through here yes
tesaay on his way to Washington to see
the President about it.
Two marriage licenses We're granted
Yesterday-one white and one colored.
They were: Mr.. B. n. Ferrell and Miss
Dora Stephenson. Charlie Dunston (col)
and Lena Bullock. George w. A. Dixon.
aged 81, and Susanna Bladock, age Al.
tried to get permission to become man
and wife, but as this would have been
Susanna's third marriage, and she is
not sure husband No. 2 is yet dead, the
license was not granted.
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SEEMING CRETAN SOLUTION.
Sultan Proposes to Withdraw Garriso
in Consideration Of Tribute.

Sultan Proposes to Withdraw Garrison
in Consideration Of Tribute.
London, March 1.-THE Secretary Of
the Byron Society has received tele-
cram from Athens stating that the Sui
tan, desiring to preserve peace, has Of
Tered TO withdraw the Turkish garrison
from Crete and to assign the island to
King George to be occupied and admin
istered by Greece, with recognition Of
sAhe Imperial suzerainty Of the Sultan
taxing the form OF an annual tribute.
The telegram states that these terms are
entirely agreeable to the Hellenic
cabinet az well as to the Cretan Mo-
hammedans who prefer annexation to
autonomy.
THE POWERS ASSENT.
Oanea. Crete, March 1.-THE admir-
.ls of the combined fleets in Cretan wa
fers to-day made a formal proclamation
of the intention Of the great powers to
confer upon the island an autonomous
government, subject TO the suAerainty of
the Sultan.
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ENDORSEMENT TO BE PROUD OF
From the Late Rev. Thomas IL. irltch
ard, d. ID.

| From the Late Rev. Thomas III. irl'ch-
ard, ID. ID.
(Charlotte Observer
As much as has been said and written
| in behalf of DIR. MattheZ, the eminent
scientific optician, nothing will have more
weight than the following valuable en-
dorsement from one whose name is con-
nected with every conceivable hlSh
| thought and action, the Rev. Dr. Thomas
III. Pritchard, pastor Of the First Baptist
church. 1t happens that Dr. Matthez
also enjoys the endorsement of Rev. Dr.
H. Allen Upper. Jr.. pastor of Broadway
Baptist church. Louisville. KY. of which
DR.. Pritchard was also pastor. The late
DR.. John A. Broadus. whose memory is
dear to all who knew him. a name and
character honored wherever known, II
personal friend of DR.. Pritchard and one
of DR.. Matthews patients and endorsens,
as also Rev. DR. r. r. Eaton, which but
naturally warranted DIR. Pritchard in
publicly endorsing DR.. Matthez on first
coming to Charlotte. He now adds to
that endors ment a statement based upon
a practical test of Dr. Natthez's ability.
WHAT HE SAYS.
1t affords me pleasure to add my testl-
mony to that of many others who have
tested the skill of DIR. Louis Ii. Matthez,
and to say that having examined the eyes
of my wife. Mrs. T. II. Pritchard, and
fitted glasses to her vision, for the first
time in her life, she finds that she can
use glasses with perfect satisfaction
and pleasure.
THOMAS II. PRITCHARD.
April II, 1896.
The above communication from the
late DR.. Thomas III. Pritchard speaks
volumes for the superior skill and ability
of DIR. Matthez, Mrs. Pritchard having
had adjustments made to her eyes by
some of the most noted oculists in this
country DIR. Matthez can be consulted
at the Marlborough House, Office room
Al. parlor floor
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The members Of the Brotherhood of
st. Andrew of Christ Church are re-
quested to meet this afternoon at four
o'clock at the residence Of Mr.. J. G..
Drewry for the purpose of attending the
funeral of the late Mns. Johnson.
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Business Items.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

To the Editor: Because of a rumor thai
is being circulated that win not be q
candidate for reelection as City Tax
Collector, / think it due myself and my
friends to announce my candidacy.
viii be grateful for the support Of my
friends, and if elected, will, in the future
as in the past, give my best attention to
the duties of that position. "a
w. B. HUTCHINGS.
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BOARDERS WANTED.

To occupy four desirable rooms vacated
by members OF the Legislature. Apply to
MRS. CELESTIA SMITH.
11S N. Wilmington Street.
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TO CURE A Ct.,.D IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund the money II II
tails to cure. 25c.
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carr a full line Of DR.. Earl 8. 1Ioan's
great Penedies.
Sl0ai Liniment cures Rheumatism.
VIM. SIMPSON, Druggist.
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Peanut Brittle, fresh, at ROYSTER's
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-18

ROYSTER'S Chips are delicious.
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NOTICE.

Bids are wanted for improvements of
and addition to st. Paups Episcopal
Church, Louisburg, N. c., according to
plans and specifications which may be
had on application to the undersigned.
VIM. III. RUFFIN,
Secretary OF Building Com.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-03-18

Buttercups, made daily, at ROY
STEERS.
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hundreds
greatest showing of Straw Mating exhibited description
You should buy now while the orments are complete
The choice first.