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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
STILL NO settlement.
Agreement, but Probably
VIII To-day.

Agreement, but Probably
VIII To-day.
Columbus, O.. Sept. 10.-The National
Miners convention adjourned this evening
until Saturday morning, when the ques-
ton of a settlement of the strike will be
definitely determined. At the time of ad-
iournment a sub-resolution which the
miners officials confidently believe will be
adopted. was under discussion. Two pre-
vious resolutions providing for an accept
ance of the Pittsburg operators PROPOSE
tions were defeated, because the Illinois,
Indiana and West Virginia miners did not
think their interests were sufficiently pro-
tected. The sub.resolution. It Is claimed by
the officiaIs, gives the miners of these
states all the protection they could reason
ably ask since 1t provides for a continual
refuse to grant the advance to their min
ers.
However, 1t seems difficult to convince
the. delegates opposed to the settlement
Lewis, Of Ohio. has been the most active
leader Of the, opposition; and threatened
tonight, If the national officials forced
in the convention. The national officials
say. however, that they have nothing te
Ths # as to be
"Resolved, That we indorse the recon-
mendation of the national executive board
65 cents in Western Pennsylvania, with a
corresponding advance in all the districts
Of the competitive. field: and be It furthe,
refused, the suspension be continued and
that an assessment of 10 per cent of al
the money earned by. the miners at worl
maintaining the idle miners until such time
as the scale rates can be obtained for them
and be 1t further
Resolved, That a circular appeal be is
sued by the national executive board tc
organized labor and to the public gener
ally, asking them to assist US in the car.
ing for and keeping of all mine workers
in the field who are idle for the enforce
ment of scale rates: all moneys and pro
visions to be sent to Secretary Pearce and
from the national Office"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
OFFERS TO WAGER $4,000.
War Between the Splritualiats and
Anti-Spiritualfsts Waxing
Very Warm

Anderson, Ind. Sept 10.-The war be-
tween the spiritualists and anti-spiritual-
lists is very warm. Elder Covert has chal-
lenged Moses Hall to joint debate. Pro-
fessor ]. d. Hagaman, of Adrian, Mich,
offered to wager $4,000 that he can explain
or duplicate any phenomena produced by
q medium who claims the manifestation
is due to spiritualistic power. Leading
spiritualists from all over the country
to undo the work of the antf-spiritualist
convention,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
DRESS PARADE AND DRILL.
Number OF Maneuvers by
Colonel Gross.

The Third regiment gave dress parade
on Grand avenue last evening. Colonel
Gross and his field and staff officers were
mounted. Besides the dress parade. Colonel
Gross put the companies through the man.
ual Of arms for the edification of the
crowds which lined the sidewalks. The
Third Regiment band furnished the music
officers of the regiment have been invited
by A. E. Stilwell to attend reception
given In honor of the Fort Riley troops at
Fairmount park this evening.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
Harvey County Reunion.

Newton, Kas., Sept. 10.-(special) Tho
last day, Of the reunion of the old soldiers
of Harvey county passed OF very pleas
antly. There was q good crowd In at
were unable to reach here, and telegraphed
their regrets. 1t isp estimated that at least
4,O0O people packed into the rink where the
campfire was held.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
BISHOP ATWILl AT HOME.
Returns After Several Months In EN-
gland, Where He Went N q Del

egate to Lambeth Conference.
Bishop E. r. Atwill. who has been In
England for several months attending the
Lambeth conference of the Episcopal bish-
ops, has returned to Kansas City. and will
occupy his pulpit as usual tomorrow. He
by 1S9 bishops from all over the world. and
during its entire session discussed and
studied the leading questions Of the day
and the relation Of the church thereto:
capital and labor and the duty of the
church under the circumstance were all
discussed at length. Bishop Atwill was i'm
pressed with the fact that the real situa-
ton was thoroughly understood and appre-
ciated by the dignitaries of the church.
After the conference closed he spent de-
1ightful vacation among the lakes of Scot
land and returns greatly refreshed by the
rest he had.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11

Examiner Pugh has just completed his ex-
animation of the forty-nine territorial
banks in Oklahoma. finding them III good
s.. .0ss, 1905 in loans and discounts. .JI This
does not include the five national hanks.
which have 1888 6.o6 deposits and $267. n
loans and discounts.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
Usage Citizenship Roll.

Washington, Sept. 1o.-(special) Judge
W. H. Hough. of st. Louis is in the city
er Of Indian affairs pass upon the citizen-
ship roll of the Usage nation. which was
made up by specially appointed commits
sion and has been in the hands of the
commissioner for some time without action,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
FAILED to Eject Fusion,

Abilene, Kas., Sept. 10.-(special.) Private
Secretary Little has been here two days
laboring with Populists and Democrats,
trying to effect a fusion of the two tickets,
without avail. He left this afternoon, find
ing it hopeless.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
Rig New YORK strike.

New York. Sept. 10.-The 1000 men who
have been at work on the new underground
trolley line which is being built along Mad
ison and Fourth avenues went on strike
the men have received no pay for three
weeks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
CaaI. Coal. Coal.

We don't advertise our prices, but we sell
you the best coal for less money than any
dealer in the city. Specialties, ArkansaW
and Cherokee coal. Tel. 2695.
PITTSBURG COAL AND COKE co.,
112S West Twelfth street.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11

Washington, Sept. 10.-The secretary of
the treasury has notified customs collectors
that Chinese laborers who leave this coun-
try under the existing treaty with China
must land at the port from which they
departed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
MILITIA ORDERED OUT.
Third Brigade Sent to Haxleton and
the First VIII BE Held in
Readfneas.

Harrisburg. Pa, Sept. 1e.-Governor Hast.
ings tonight ordered out the Third brigade,
of which General Goblin is commander, and
instructed General Schall to hold the First
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11
Notice-Coal.

Coal consumers desiring to purchase a
supply of coal for domestic use will find 1t
to their interest to call and see US before
purchasing elsewhere:
Weir and Cherokee screened lump. .....$3 25
Weir and Cherokee screened nut...... 90
Rich Hill screened ump................ 20
Vernon screened lump. p............. 80. 2 so
Missouri screened lump .................. Is
CENTRAL COAL AND COKE CO.,
Keith e Perry bldg.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-09-11

honor Of Mr.. Bryan at the home of ex-
Mayor Bailie P. Waggoner, general attor-
ney for the Missouri Pacific railway. A
vantage Of this occasion to shake hands
with Mr.. Bryan. The Democratic fam
beau club made a display. Mr.. Bryan went
to Lincoln on the II o'clock train tonight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
THE MAIFEST AT BRENHl
Sixteenth Annual Outing Was
Grand Success.
MISS JULIA EPSTEIN WAS QUE
judge Il. II. Curry Was tho Ore
of the Dny-Bicyclcs Hnnds0mel
Decorated Awarded Prizes.

Brcnham, Texas, May Is. Tho sixtc'
annual Maifest Of the prenham fire
partment WIS inauguratcd at 8 o'clock
morning by n salute OF sixteen guns,
by detachment Of tho Brennan Field
tillcry.
1, was an ideal day and not only the
pie OF the city. but OF the Hurrount
county and surrounding towns. pour
generous share Of visitors to help b
ham celebrate.
At 3 o'clock the Second Regiment |
began playing on the square.
The city was decorated Tor the occut
bright bunting, flags and evergreen b
in evidence from every awning.
The parade was formed Ia the folio,
order ut o o'clock.
FRS, division Second Regiment b
bicycle clubs school children. tennis al
hook aud ladder company, Chief Sew
Assistant CHIEF Il, II. Eyeisburg la {
mand aud Mr. Henry Harrison assist
Second division: Brenham Ficid a
lery company, Mechanics Engine I
pany. Lonnor Hose company, Chcu,lcall
gino company. speakers. city council, /
BAH clubs. visitors IN carriages, Wild :
show. decorated wagoue. Assistant I
schubert IN command.
Tho feature oi the procession waal
bicycle display. Seventy five gaily
Grated bicN1lcs were In line, some OF
being covered with flowers, some rt
senting the leading trade mark Of tht
cycles. Ono was an airship, one sail
and one boat. II had two extra whee
balance It, and In licu of the handle
chip wheel steering apparatus. with
that helped carry IT. Some hand
prizes were awarded the best decor
| wheels.
Arriving a, tho grounds. Judge z
| Curry delivered the welcoming addrest
then general election was held for
May Queen and Miss Julia Fps sln
elected and crowned with imposing
monies. after which sho made neat
| speech, thanking the department for
| honor
Tho children OF tho public school !,
In grand chorus under direction Of
Neuio Estes.
AT o'clock. j. d Campbell. Esq
| iivered the annual address to the FIR
and 1t was roplctc with humorous
gestions about the progress OF Brot
| and waa heartily enjoyed by all who
| II.
The trick bicycle riding by c, I'd x
bury of Chicago was feature that
tractcd considerable interest, M did
lava tonnis tournament. which VIII
| through the two DAYS.
The blue rock shooting was well pa
| lied and lovers OF this sport induls,
their hearts content. making aome
scores.
Austin was TO play ball against
ham Maroons. bur backed out at thu
moment aud the team had to diy,d
and ring In a few outsiders TO hi
| game.
Tonight "a grand ball is In progre
the pavilion and tomorrow the Males
| bo continued with we'll arranged
| grammc for the day. concluding at
| with female minstrel show Of Dre
laient at the Park theater. tho sainc
pany scoring a great SUCCESS at tho
house few weeks ago.
Tho succcas of tho entertainment
| ready assured. ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
NO AGREEMENT REACHED,
10
The Southwestern Lines Have Not
Come to Any Agreement.
GALVESTON AND THE SANTA FE ROAD
There VIII lie n big Fight nr IN
Where the shops Are to
De Located.
GALVESTON AND THE SANTA FE ROAI

st. Louis, Ma, May bit is now stated
that the Southwestern lines whose repre-
sentatives have been in session here sew
cral days have not agreed on plan for a
reorganization of the Southwestern Tratn,
association.
The meeting of the executive officers of
Southwestern lines. which has been in
session the past three days. adjourned this
evening to reconvene in st. Louis May %,
1t is the intention in the meantime 10
endcavor to secure the concurrence of lines
not represented at this meeting in the
proposed agreement. Tho organization de-
tcrmined upon is to be known as The
Southwestern Freight Bureau and it's head
quarters will be in St. Louis, The traffic
within the nurview of the agreement Will
be the interstate and international freight
traffic having origin or destination in the
state of Texas, with some exceptions of
minor Importance. Tho bureau will be
governed by an executive board, but it
Will not have the power TO bind members
Of the bureau to any rule or regulation in
restraint or trade There is to be CON
ference committee, whose duty 1t will be
to discourage reductions In rates by re-
bate or drawbacks or by any unlawful de-
Vice.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

Tho swarthy man skulkod in the distance.
Post reporter. who happened TO be near
at the time. Joined them.
Tho street car mon washed the boys face
and head and tclophopcd for a doctor. The
swarthy man passed OH the other side OF
the street To the reporter the boy stated
that his name was Christopher Sanchez;
that he and his two brothers are ncwsboys
and that his father kicked him In the eye
because he had no, sold enough papers
this morning The wound over the eye
was abou, an inch long and an eighth OF
an inch deep. The blood had coaguated
about 1t, and at first IT looked as though
tho eye had been knocked out Tho boy
didn't want his father arrested but other
nowsboys who had witnessed the assault,
gave the details and little Christopher
reluctantly corroborated them.
The father was arrested and at Justice
Barry's court. through an interpreter, gave
HIS name as Toneto Sanchez. He is Mex
lean and haa six children. His wifo left
him about a year ago. Tho boys who sell
papers are said to support the family. Upon
the examining trial Sanchez refused to
mako any statement. and he was held in
bond in the sum of $500. Charitable 80
| cieties will doubtless look after the chill
| dren.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
OLYMPIA OPENING.

Olympia the summcr resort by the sea.
will be formally opened for tho season
next Sunday. The pavilion has undergone
n wonderful change during the past few
weeks. 1t has been completed and a great
many new features have been added What
was formerly the dancing floor has been
constructed into an immense summer gar
den IN which there are pottcd plants and
palms I'm profuHiop, and In the middle OF
which Is the band stand, from which con-
cer,s viii be given four times n week
restaurant has been provided. and from
II dumb walters VIII Convey ediblcs to the
concert floor There viii be 4b2 incandos-
cent lights of all tho coors of the rainbow
In the pavilion. The bath houses OF the
Olympia will also be in operation This sea
son.
The Galveston. Houston and Henderson
has announced a special rate OF 81 from
Houston for next Sunday. and 1t Ia OK
pocted that goodly number of people viii
avail themselves OF II,
As to the matter of summer oScurson
rates. the railroads are at loegerheads.
They do not agree as to the So maximum.
and a meeting VIII DO held In st. Louis
on the 18th to pass upon that question.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

judge T. w. Ford. attorney Of the Gal
weston. La Porto and Houston, returned
yesterday from visit to Kanras City.
Colonel Robert Lovei,. prominent rail
road attorney, Of the firm OF Baker. BOTS
Baker & Logott arrived last night from
| Austin.
Charles f Byers. general freight agent
Of the Galveston, La Forte and Houston
| returned TO Houston last Night from trir
to North Texas,
There was small excursion TO Clear
Lake. on the Santa F.. yesterday. some
parties going from Houston and others
from points on the Columbia Tap.
The American Express compaay shipped
yesterday lot Of Houston rape ,cssaminos
TO Nova Scotia. The people M IN that sec
lion will certainly be surprisel 10 see such
sweet flowers at this time Of the year.
James A. Blair, president, and Attorney
James Byrne OF the Houston East and
West Texas will return from Shreveport
before leaving for New York az they ~'Sh
20 make thorough inspection OF the road.
Captain Harry Il. Johnson. an old tlm9
railroader who Is prospecting In Mexico.
writes to an old railroad freud that he Is
highly pleased with the country. and ii VIII
he hard matter for him To quit the cactus
region.
Captain A. Christeson. general manager
Of the Wells Fargo Exprcss company, win
headquarters at Kansas City. left for that
city yesterday. His stay in fouston was
cut short on account OF important business
in the Northwest.
There will be an important meeting on
NAV 1s at st. Louis Of the general rnssen-
rn- agcrts OF Texas lines to revise the
Texas rate sheet and formulate plan for
reorganization of the Southwestern Pas
senger association.
The Gal,eston. La Porte aai Houston
have two excursions booked for sunday.
ore will hc from Galveston. given b. tho
Metropolitan club 10 Ia Porte; the other
will be from Houston. being given by the
oolored people TO San Jacinro bay.
l.. J, Iarlts. assistan, general passenger
agent Of the Southern Pacific has fine
selection Of scenes which he took with his
kodak while out with the officials 10 Call
regular artist In tho Photographic line.
E. b. Cushing. general superintendent q
the Houston East and West Tex's, left
las, night for Shreveport on an inspecting
tour. He will return uith President Blair
and General Manager Meiirum tomorrow,
when ten days trip viii be made over the
road
Since the new change on the Galveston,
La Porte and HOuston. ,h2 $40 p. m. train
from NAlNeftDN VIII uldkt al fbpHt'li'
ip Houston with outFoing trains and street
car lines. On Sunday tire late train leaves
from the union station. ana arrives at II
also.
While 4, has never bren officially an
nounccd go said railroad man ycaterday,
yet II is a fact that George Morten has
been selected az compiler Of the Texas rate
sheet. Mr.. Morton is chief ciork for Cen
eraI Passenger Agent Booker Of The 3is-
souri, Kansas and Texas at ST. Louis
Many questions are asked az to the set
tiernont OF the Galveston. La Porte lnd
Houston indebtedness. As IL we'll Known.
ELL differences ere soitlei except with the
Beaumont Lumber company. and IL was
heard yesterday tina. negotiations are now
pending which may bring all Iaatters 10 a
close at an early day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

Colmesneil. Texas, May 12,-Iast Monday
the county commissioners court met in
special session at Woodyille TO elect a
successor in office 10 the late county Judge.
Z. G. GeisendorfI. deceased There were
several applicants for tho place, among
whom were some OF tho ADLER members OF
me bar at Woodyille and this place Late
iss' evening 7. D. Scott. Esq. OF this
pace was elected TO the position and his
many friends here are delighted with the
selection made by the court Mr. Scott is
native OF this county and is among the
saosl talented Of her many brllliant sons.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

Dallas, Texas. May l2.-An important
transfer of bank stock occurred here to-
day. President J. C. O'Counor of the City
National bank OF Dallas bought from
President Bayne and associates of the
Seaboard National bank OF New York
about 100000 Of the capital stock of the
Dallas Institution. This, it is rumored,
will be followed by other important
changes. which will tend to INCREASE the
business OF the City National bank al
ready one of the strongest institutions in
lhe State Vice President e. NJ Reardon
Of the Dallas bank. who is now at the
State Bankers convention at Bolton with
Cashier Thompson of the Seaboard hank,
IS expected 10 take n responsible position
win the New York institution. He is one
q the best. bankers in Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

sealy. Texas. May 13,--The Maifc,
der the auspices of tho sealy Parl
took place yesterday as advertised,
withstanding tho inclemency Of
weather.
At II o'clock. under the direction
grand marshal. SIR. John Mcrkel. tn
ccssion WAS formed. which consist
two brass bands and eight dec,
wagons. including the queens ci
The knights Of Pytbiag. Woodmen
World and Sons OF Hermann were
hented. The procession paraded the
cipal streets Of sbe city. and on l
al the park the coronation Of the
took place There WIS various kin
amusement on the ground for tho
and old, In fact II was gala day In
Tho fest was concluded with gram
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
EscArrn rRoM HosrITAL.

william Fluehr. young man. whose
mind 10 affected, escaped from the John
scnly hospital at o'clock this morning.
He was seen In the vast end Of the city
about O'Clock this morning. gentle
man who knew him asked him where he
had been Fluehr said he had escaped from
the hospital and WAS looking for his cow.
The young man was hatless and shocless
and was clal simply IN shlr, and an I'm
Inense pair OF trousers, The gentleman
gave one OF his hats 10 the young man. and
putting a quarter into bis hand, advised
him Ia go home. Fiuehr said he was
afraid TO 90 home without his COW. Fluehr
II tho young man who was picked up In
the street naked al $3.50 a. IN May !. He
is abont % years old and is said to be por-
fcctly harmless The hospital people have
asked the police to watch out for him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
,,,orn,u,ion wanted.

want to know very much the where
abouts Of my son. Cyrus y. Carpenter. VINO
left bis home. near Gonzales. Texas, on the
morning of the 9Th instant. He Is IS years
Old, tall and slim built. Hight blue eyes and
smooth face: wore n suit OF brown clothes
aud white hat; rode Eorrei mare. blaze
face branded 8 with reversed j and bar
above on hip and rode Eastern saddle
with one stirrlp. Any one hay
ing seen him or knowing where he
Is please write mo here at Gonzales. ]
viii be thankful. u. A. Carpenter. Con-
zaIaa TeYag
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
HEMpsTEAn's MAIrEsT.
Miss Mary Pointer WRs Cboac
the Queen.

Hampstead, Texas. May 13.--Thls
day OF Iiempstead's Maifest. For
weeks preparations have been mad
this oyout and with the grentes, pc
result. AZ II o'clock this morning
Mary Pointer. the chosen queen,
crowned al the pavilion, which reprei
q verltable flower garden.
After the coronation the Maypole
was gone through with perfect pre-
under the management OF Mira, Poo
splendid dinner was prepared IN
abundance that there would have
enough for double the attendance.
there was dancing In tho afternoon
to the children. and grand ball ut
Tho music was furnished by tho Y
band and was good.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

Galveston, Texas. May i3-The local
Knights Of Pythlas are preparing FOR a
great time at Houston on the night Of
May 20. The local lodges here have the
finest team in the State for work in the
amplified or long form OF the beautiful
-t,ra, NJ the order, and they are anxious
N have their brothers IN Houston see how
the thing is done. For that purpose they
have chartered a special vestbuled train.
which will leave here over the Galveston
tIn,,ston and Henderson al $50 on the
evening Of May %. The local team VIII be
ACCOMPANIED by the local Uniform rank
and while in Houston tho parry VIII pc
the guests OF Texas lodge NO. l., anu III
yjs,on No. OF the Uniform rank,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14

No important news was received sester-
iay from the overflow at III Paso more
than was reported in The Post YESTERDAY
II Ia learned that about mile OF the
track Ia washed and 1t is not probable tina,
snv trains will pass through without
change before tomorrow All ,ransiefs
have been made with little or no delay ana
the southern Pacific company has been
using us utmost endeayors to render all
s;a IA the public.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-14
Galveston Notes.

Galveston. Texas, May l3.-Chief En-
gincer Felt of the Santa Fe returned from
North Texas this morning.
w. II. Groseclose. assistant general
freight agent of the Katy. was here this
morning.
p. II GOODWIN, general freight agent
of the Santa Pc. Is still In New Orleans.
attending the traffic meeting in progress
nj that place.