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The age-herald., 1898-03-12
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today, thtn became fiat on further hqui- nations, but recovered later and closed steady to firm. One small failure was an- nounced. Brazils remained fiat on ru- mors of a further issue of paper money by the government.
 spanish sacuritiees were also heav4 ' sold on task of a default in coupons or a reduction of interest. The latter is pos sible, but nothing definite is known
 Americans closed fiat This was partly due to further liquidation by weak men, helped by rumors after business hours that the United States was about to de- clare the independence of Cuba.
 The Chinese loan has been deferred un- til March 21.
 The Paris bourse was better after a pe- riod of dullness but the position Is most unsatisfactory and financial panic Is not improbable.
 An additional premium Is charged. by the Bank of France on eagles, thus divert ing the demand for gold here anad caus- ing the withdrawal of $100,000 from the Bank of England today.
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Chicago ,Change

Chicago, March n.-It looked for a few minutes in the wheat pit today as if such furry would ensue that it might sweep the big bulls off their feet. What appeared to be an organized raid was made on May brokers offering that obtion at prices AmEc under what Letter brok- CTS were bidding for it, but refusing % sell to the latter less than the Letter big price. July broke Pc in the excitement and continued weak to the end closing at a loss of 17sc. Letter by heavy buying final ly got the market under control and sue ceeded in holding the May price at yes- terdeys figure, $1.04. The market was a vicious one for a time Coarse grains showed good deal of steadiness in the face of the wheat break and lost only 1sc of it's previous values
 Provisions starting strong, became weak and closed 21z@71ac lower.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
 Q, llosIl..
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
LOCAL MARKETS.
Fruits and Produce
Local Cotton Market Cotton-Mlddling, SAC.

Fruits and Produce Dairy No. 2 18c country, 15c; cookihg' Potatoes-Irish BOG to $l per bnsnsl' sweet, per barrel, $2.75. Eggs, 11c.
 Apples, $4.006I450. Lemons, $300d3.50 per box. Oranges, $3.0014O0 per box. Socoanuts, $4.00 per 100 Sorn-Y fellow 41c; white. 42c. Meal. Soc per sack. s4., Mo 2 s13 Pouftry-Hens, 22lkc; fries, 12lscqzoc' ducks, 15c430c; geese, soc.
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New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, March 11.-Cotton futures steady; sales, G4,O0D bales; March, 5 5Sp5 GO; April, 5.5S@5.59; May, 5.61@5 62; June, 5.6i Q5.65; July, 566GD5.67 August 5.660D5. .67; September, 564G5.66; October, 5.65@56 Nc vember, 5.65@566; December, 56SC05. 70; ; January 5.70d5.72.
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Dry Goods

New York, March 11.-Conditions are still quiet in most branches of the dry goods market The sales of both cotton and wooden goods at first hands are light both by mail order and store trading. The price tone is still sustained In nearly all quarters, however. although there are re- ports of concessions made. These, how ever, are scarcely possible except where certain lines show considerable accumuia- tion
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

If you would have the news you must read The Age-Her- aid every day. ~ i'
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Articles Opening HIghesl Lowest Closing

Cash Quotations: No. 2 spring Wheat, 92@9ic; No. spring wheat 9id96c; No. 2 red, $1.0291 .O2h; No. corn, 29h@291Ac; No. oats 261ac; No. white, f. 0. b., S01s@5lc; No. white, f. o. b., 2S14@29l1c; No. rye, 49Ac; No. 2 barley, f. O. b., 3I@44c; No. flax seed, $1.1S, N. w. sl.22; prime timothy seed $290; mess pork, $10.15Gt10.20 lard, $5.15 @5171s; short ribs sides, loose, $5d5.30; dry salted shoulders, boxed, 4s4@5c; short clear sides boxed, $5.30a5.45; whisky, $1.1Sh; sugars, unchanged; No. yellow corn, 29AQ 291a.
 On the produce exchange today, the but ter market was steady creamefies 13@ 19c; dairies, 11@17c; cheese, S@8A; eggs, setady, fresh, 10c.
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Local Staple Groceries

Flour-Best patent $5.5O9575. sngsa nSgtssaaaght-s5.eo; extra family, |;S9ik SugarGGran1 ,ated s5Sa: Y. C., si75. lowering & Lyons packages, Slo.6o. Lard, 6c basis
 Clear ribs, sides, $5.S0. 20Q35c.
 Rice. 51kQ61xc.
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Paine, Murphy < Co.'S Stock Letter.

Birmingham, March 11.-Opening prices were at small advance over last nights closing, but the street soon had semi off cial rumor that ''something serious would soon happen.' The general belief pre- vailing tha the president will send a mes- sage to congress, possibly before the weeks end, recommending the immediate recognition of Cuba as independent, free country" and also the report from court of inquiry and it is said the findings will warrant an 1mmediaet demand for large indemnity.
 Whether this news is authentic or not, those who are in touch with the adminis- tration give it credence and the market, whilst at no time active or paniclSy, has been weak throughout the session with prices from to points below the open ing. There is a great deal of resistance to bear attacks and the buying in some in- stances is for investment and goes out of the street. We cannot advise specula- tive purchases yet except for quick turns.
 Paine Murphy & Co.'s Grain Letter
 Birmingham, March 1.-The bull crowd in the wheat pit today were treated to a very severe shock. The bear crowd an- alized the government report of 121 ,000,0 ,00O bushels in the farmers hands as a bearish article There was considerable selling of July option, but when Armours brokers offered July wheat F cent below the mar ket 1t caused a stampede and the price de- cljned about cents. Outside of this rain there was nothing to warrant lower prices and conservative people say the position is artificial and will result in somebody get ting squeezed. Cables were slightly bull ish, but the constant addition to the local stock is bearish and offset all other in- fuences. The July option rallied about cent to 89A and held there until near the close when another raid was made and it declined to SSA May wheat was neglected, but strong Coarse grains and provisions were also neglected and unchanged.
 Cotton Letter
 By Private Wire to T. G. Hewlett, Agent
 Birmingham, Ala, March u.-Liverpool spot sales, 10,OO0 bales; prices 1-32d lower: middling upland, 3ssd. Fuures closed steady at a decline of 1-64d. The opening New York was in full response to the weakness in Liverpool, first calls showing prices 1 to points under yeserday's close. Market ruled comparatively steady during the first hour The Wall street crowd began to liauidate recent purchases, and the demand was limited. It required very little press ure to cause weaknss. Some stop orders were caught in f1le downward movement. These influences resulted In decline of to points being recorded. At noon prices were steady at about the lowest point of the day. The weakness was caused by the liberal liquidation. The demand was not sufficient to absorb offerings Speculation has suffered a severe check by reason of the strained relations between this country and Spain. However, conservative people
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
Visible Supply of Cotton

New Orleans, March u.-Secretary's He's ters statement of the worlds visible sup ply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic advices compares the fig ures of the week with last week, last year and 1895, the latter the 9,901,000 crop year. It shows a decrease during the week just closed of 4S.507 bales, against a decrease last year of 100, ,8s0 bales and a decrease of 53,6St bales in 1895.
 The total visible is 394 bales against 433l ,9O1 bales last week, 3,655, ,363 last year and 4,7O1, ,22S bales in 1895. Of this, the total of American cotton is 4,002, ,394 bales against 4071 901 bales last week, 3,221 ,O6S bales last year and 1892 OPS bales in 1895; and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil India, etc, 2S1 900 bales against 2G0,00O bales last week, 4S4,S 900 bales last year and 319,200 bales in 1S95
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton shows d decrease compared with last week of 4S.507, an increase compared with last year of 62s031 and a decrease compared with 1895 of AT ,834 bales.
 New York, March 1.-The following are sincap September 1: Galveston, 1,7960Sl New Orleans, 2,3i4, ACT; Mobile, S24,776; Sa- vannah. 1,0S2,1 ,110; Charleston, H2, ,913; Will mington, S01. .s42; Norfolk, 59O596; Balti- more, 61,7OS New York, 122, ,167 Boston, 159, ,243; Newport News, 9,s73; Philadelphia, 5,C92: Brunswick. 19S,S2O; Port Arthur, 5, 45O Pensacola, 95.942; Port Royal, 5S,662; Total, 7,57S,742
The age-herald., 1898-03-12

DOUBLE DAILY SCHEDULE TO GIN CINNATI, LOUISVILLE AND
 LEXINGTON.
The age-herald., 1898-03-12
New York Cotton Market.

New York March 1.-The crowd had tte upper hand in todays cotton future mar ket and succeeded in dislodging several lines of long stuff. The market opened quiet and steady at unchanged prices to decline of 1 point and for a short time the ten dency was toward a higher level of prices. By midday loss of 4@6 points was appar- ent and after further easing off to a net loss of COS points, the market closed steady at the lowest point. Total sales of futures, 167 400 bales. There were a few buying or ders around the opening, but conservative traders showed a disposition to keep out of the market pending the settlement of the Cuban question and for the balance of the session the speculative support was very meagre. There was some buying from time to time the reaction thory, but this class of theory cut but little figure in the local transactions.
 Cotton easy; middling, 6 3-16; net receipts, 400 bales; gross, .416; exports to the con- tinent, S2S; forwarded, 116; sales, e0i; spin ners, 255 stock, 1SS 224.
 Weekly: Net receipts, 2l55 hales; gross, 21 691; exports to Great Britain, 7,121; to France, 2,927 to tn continent, 7,148; for warded, S,sS1; sales, 5937; spinners, 5oO
 Total today: Net receipts, 20,149 bales; eX- ports to Great Britain, COOS; to the cont nent, H,3io; stock, 1071 ,000.
 Consolidated Net receipts, 143522 bales; exports to Great Britain. 6S, ,466; to France, 14,902; to the continent, 54,066.
 Total since Sept. 1: Net receipts, 7,573,742 bales; exports to Great Britain, 2,67217S to France, n5,447; to the continent, 2,256 i97.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
WEDDINGS IN MAORI LAND.

The Maoris of New Zealand are not
in the strictest sense aborigines. They
are a people with distinct personal
ity and are, as race, beautiful. I'm
til sixty years ago to be a Maori was
to be a cannibal; infanticide of girl
babies was and is common; age was
and is revered. Slavery and polygamy
are more or less common. Women
have tlourishing rights in Maoriland.
Often they have little voice in their
choice of a husband-a first husband
but they may and do often change him,
trade him or exchange him without
the slightest loss Of reputation. Court
ship does not often precede marriage
and is at most brief. Yet the Maoris
have their love tales, beautiful and
poetical in sentiment. Divorce is as
simple as the marriage rites, which are
conspicuous by their absence. When
a husband and wife wish to separate
the man simple turns his wife out Of
doors, and there are no legal Difficult
ties. Chiefs and freemep may have
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
ONE OF OUANTRELL'S MEN.

One OF the most interesting features
of the Lone Jack picnic at Kansas City
the other day was the presence there
OF number Of Quantrell's men, promi-
nent among whom was the famous Geo.
w. Shepherd, known over Missouri and
Kansas as "One-eyed Geo. Shepherd"
Quantrell's trusted lieutenant. The true
record Of this man as a soldier, guerril-
la, friend Of the James and Younger
boys and alleged slayer of Jesse James
would fill volumes. Such a record.
should it ever be written, would thrill
the adventurous, and throw light upon
many of the most daring deeds of bor-
der outlawry--b during and after
the war
The name of Geo. Shepherd was ia
miliar long before Frank and Jesse
James were known to the outside world
as daring criminals and desperate men,
Shepherd is q son Of the late Jas. Shep-
herd, a respectable farmer of Jackson
county. In 1857 he left home and pro-
ceeded to Utah, where he Joined the
army, at that time operating against
the Mormons under the command of
General Albert Sydney Johnston. At
the beginning Of the war he enlisted in
Captain Duncan's company of Rosser's S
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regiment, and participated in the bat
ties of Wilson's creek and Pea Ridge.
When General Prices army was order
ed east of the Mississippi he returned
to Jackson county and Joined Guam
trell's band of guerrillas.
Among these kindred spirits Shep-
herd soon came to be known as one Of
the most reckless and daring of the
rough riders. In 1862 he and Bill
Gregg rode down the streets of 1nde
pendence, then garrisOned by federal
soldiers under Colonel Burris' COM
mand, and by shouting and shooting at
everything in sight so terrified the blue
coats that they were not molested. He
was in the Tate house at New Santa
Fe in March, 1862, when it was sur
rounde sbd oiesrdly Pcg-k RE- vb
rounded by soldiers, and with sixteen
others, including Quantrell and Cole
Younger, fought his way out through
the flames. He was at the battle OF
Independence when Quantrell's guer-
rillas assisted the regular confederate
forces, and after it was over Quantrell
designated Geo. Shepherd as one
among half a dozen Of his men who
had most distinguished themselves for
daring courage. On the Kansas City
Harrisonville road, in the fall of 1862,
Geo. Shepherd rode into an ambush
prepared for the guerrillas. A gun was
leveled at his breast, but he leaned for
ward and shot the man holding it,
wheeled his horse around, and in spite
of the volley that was sent after him,
rode back to warn Quantrell
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it will give the latest.
PIeasantOn Doings.

Mrs. Cora Smith returned Sunday
from a weeks visit with relatives and
friends in Galena.
Misses Eva Homley and Katie Moore
celebrated the 22d in Butler, Mo. The
girls report very pleasant time
Hon. Nelson c. Cruze, Missouri's ia
nous orator. will speak in LaCygue
Oct. 5th, at the republican rally Nels
is one Of the most brilliant colored
speakers in this part of the country
and those of our people who have never
heard him will miss great treat if
they fail to attend the meeting. Hons.
W. +. Stanley, our next governor, w.
j. Bailey and j. d. Bowersock will also
be present.
Our esteemed friend, G. W. BaslSer
vile, Of the hub, was in the city last
shrewd trader but never neglects his
interests in the fair sex," and while
here we venture to say he took peep
at 'em all, but looked sweeter at Miss
Katie. Call again George, we are al
ways pleased to see you.
Rev Sadie Allen and Miss Martha
Ewing, two of Galena's most progress
sivc ladies, passed through PIeasanton
one day last week en- route to Law
renee to attend the A. NJ. f. confer
ence.
Last Sunday it was our pleasure to
visit the A M. E. Sunday School at
Mound City, and to their credit it can
be truthfully said that it is second to
none in tint State. Their Superintend-
ent, &. W. Baskerville, is an up-to-date
and progressive gentleman, and every
thing is carried out in tirst-class style.
George is not only a good Sunday
school worker but is doing lots of good
for the Tribune and in short time
will have it visiting every cOlOred home
in this county. Ii you go to Mound
City and fail to attend the A. NJ. E.
Sunday School you will miss rare
treat. The genial George is ever ready
to give you a cordial welcome, and one
can't help but feel at home.
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w cir City Items.

Rev. Thomas preached for Rev. Ber-
ry Wednesday night.
Rev Berry baptized five souls into
Christ Sunday.
A large crowd Of Pittsburg citizens
came down to our town to witness the
baptiziug.
Mrs John Lyons OF Pittsburg spent
a couple of days in our city this week
visiting.
Rev. Berry preached at Fleming
Thursday night.
Deacon X. C. Coker has moved to 2nd
w street.
Miss Annie Owens of Fort Scott, was
he city this week visiting friends
and relatives.
After this week th3re will be no
more night shift on the G. c. & Coke Co.
shaft.
Rev. Thomas passed through the
city on his way to Parsons, Coffeyville,
and portions Of the Indian territory on
ministerial tour.
Little John Boyd has been on the
sick list.
The wave of prosperity has reached
this town All the coal shafts are in
ull blast aud P. great demand daily
or more miners.
Mrs. Taylor and Miss Mary Baker
made trip to Pittsburg Tuesday.
The J. r. Durkie coal compays clean
ed up the coal Thursday to shut down
the check weighman and the boss
weighman.
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Fine trimmed Hats "COnl-
mon priCeS.' Warren'S.

The ex-slaves reunion at Arkansas
City Sept % and % was fairly well at
tended considering the many obstacles
laid in the way to obstruct its success.
The parade was very creditable for
Arkansas City. The grove was nice,
shady, cool place and plenty of cold
fresh water to quench the thirst. The
speakers were Mr.. Anderson and jerry
White, of Topeka; w. l.. Williams, of
Wichita; Rev. Grant, of Topeka and
J. b. Gibbs, of Kansas City, KS. All
were good speakers and we think ac-
complished much good for their re-
spective parties.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
: Celestial Eclipse.

An eclip2e is mysterious thing to
the Chinese mind as the following
item from the North China Herald
shows: The Shanghai magistrate has
issued proclamation warning his peo
pie that on the 4th inst. there will be an
eclipse of the moon-"eaten up is the
phrase-and calling upon all loyal citi-
zens to help him in making as much
noise as they can "to rescue the de-
vouring luminary." few Russian folk
Eongs, some German barrel-organs, and
a supply Of French horns would give
z political tone to the proceedings
Westminster Budget.
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There's Lower Prices at
the Boston Store"

John Thomas, formerly Of this city,
is now in Cuba. He was at one time
captain Of the Wichita colored mill
tary company. He is now enlisted
with the Illinois regiment.
w. L. Williams addressed the citi-
zens of Valley Center this week on the
issues of the day and leaves to-day for
Winfield to do similar work for his
party. We would like to follow West
ley if our party will do by us as his.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Robinson of
I'LL Carlos avenue, entertained the
delegates of the Baptist State Conven-
tion at their residence from to 6
o'clock Saturday evening Owing to
our absence from the city NEST of the
week we were unable to get the full
details.
Mr.. Galret who resides in the south
ern part of the city, purchased the two
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story brick building on the corner Of
Pine and Water. This is the largest in
vestm6nt by a negro in the city for
some time. The lower part will be
used for church at present and the
second story for tenants
Captain S. w. Jones writes from San
tiago de Cuba that they are now en-
camped at San Luis, about twenty-six
miles from Santiago. That all of the
boys are we'll and favorably impressed
with the many sights and scenes Of
that country. 1t is thought that they
NAV soon be moved to Havana where
they will be permanently located.
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Republican Rally, Satur-
day, Oct. s. Every Afro
American requested to turn
out and march in procession.

The Baptist State convention was a
thorough representative body of the
denomination of the state. The pa
pers and discussions were weighty and
pointed. Several distinguished di-
vines of national note were present.
The exercises were interesting and
brim full of information. The choir
rendered several excellent anthems
which caught the ears of the audience.
The total collection was SAG. IS. Most
Of the delegates left Saturday and the
remainder Sunday and Monday for
their homes.
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"There's Lower Prices at
the Boston Store"
Mound City Items.

Theo Quick of Boicoust, was seen on
our streets Friday.
John salisbury has been sick for the
past two weeks We hope in short
time to note his recovery.
Miss Katie Moore spent the 22d of
September in Butler, Mo-
Mrs. J. Wilson visited friends in La
cygne last week.
Mrs. D. DowEey and family of Pleas
anton, visited friends and relatives
here Sunday.
All, Brother Smith. we are right
with you in your article in last weeks
Tribune. If Uncle Sam cannot clothe
his boys when he sends them out on
duty, they had better come home and
then it will be time for the ladies of
Topeka to raise money to buy clothes
for them. We hope those ladies will
see that the money will be far more
appreciated al home than sent to Tn
Gle Sans boys.
AS Mrs. Kellaman and Mrs. Martin
we're returning home from town last
Saturday evening their buggy came
uncoupled, frightning their horse so
that it ran quite distance. The Ia
dies escaped without any bruises.
Our present Gov. Leedy is calling for
the same position, his populist Bro.
are popping very loud for him. The
populist party will pop out next Nov.
and Gov. Leedy will pop out, too.
The colored vote this fall will be
cast in full for the repu ublican candi-
dates
Don't forget to read the Tribune for
The Wichita tribune., 1898-10-01
A. G.. Mueller, Undertak-
er and Embalmer. 2l3 N.
Main. Phone 325.

Rev. S. w. Besley, our brilliant cor
respondent and the general missionary
and evangelist for the Indian territory,
is leader for his people in the right
sense. He is not race man in words
merely but in deeds and action. He
helps negro enterprises with his money,
not lips. Each week we receive a
batch Of spicy news and a money Or
der Such d minister is blessing and
benefactOr to his race.
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Fine trimmed Hats "COm-
mon prices" Warren'S.
Republican Rally Longs Day.

Saturday, Oct. prOpely the first gun
opening the campaign in the big Sew
enth Congressional District will be
fired at the home of our next Governor.
w Z. Stanley. Some of the best
known orators in the state will be
present on this occasion. Hon. Post
Master General Smith, the typical and
matchless Chester |. Long, who is con-
ceded by unbias and unprejudlce minds
the best posted man in Kansas, aud we
believe the best orator of his age in
the Union, are among the speakers for
the above date. Others of state and
nati0 0nal reputation will be here. All
the arrangements are not yet complete
but will suffice to say the indications
point to the largest crowd witnessed
here in many years. The Tribune
quartette will make the auditorium
ring with their sweet melodies and
songs. The war songs by these boys
alone excluding the good speaking is
worth your presence. We ask every
Afro American, matters not what your
politics are, to turn out both in the day
and at night, Let the Negro march
ing club make good showing in the
parade Let US have inscribed upon
our banners Race Pride and recogni-
ton, endorsement of the Mckinley ad-
ninistration and the return of repub-
;on, Gnlnrrr to