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The age-herald., 1899-07-25
WHY VIE REFUSED
 THE ARBITRATION Reasons Pointed Out Yesterday
 by High Officials. SOUNDNESS OF OUR CLAIMS Sl Alaskan Boundary. Question Con- vinced the Government That the
 United States Had Right
 Side of Argument.
SOUNDNESS OF OUR CLAIMS

Washington, July 2L-Inasmuch as the Canadian officials have laid stress upon the refusal of the United States to accept fair arbitration of the Alaskan boundary queS- tion, which Is now occupying the atten- ton of both governments, it may be proper to explain the reason for refusal as pointed out today by high official In the first place, our government, it Is contended. is absolutely certain of the soundness of its claims in the matter of the boundary. That would seem to be 8 good reason foe submitting the matter to arbitration on the ground that good cause had nothing to fear from fair arbtrators; but our govern ment holds that arbltrators are almost all subject to the fatal weakness of compro- missing. In our case, any compromise would amount to the loss of our whole conten- tion; for once Canada is admitted to the Lynn canal we would be deprived of the only weapon which we now possess for the protection of our miners going to the Klo0dike from eKtirtion and perhaps from expulsion. It was for this reason that Secretary Hay rejected the Canada pro- pcSal to arbitrate, attended by tho condi- tion that in any case Pyramid harbor should be bestowed upon Canada Then, hOOf IL LS lSelAHSN du agreement to might be extremely unpopular in the west, so that the officials will be glad to adjust the matter without resort to aroitra tion if possible. This has caused revival of the project to allow Canada free port priv ileges at some specified ports on the Lynn canal, Dyea, SkaSuay or Pyramid harbor perhaps, while allowing sovereignty over them to remain in the United States. and this is one of the propositions that is now engaging attention.
 1t is realized that this plan would meet strong opposition from that element which favors no concession whatever to Canada; but under such an arrangement American miners might reasonably expect to benefit a good deal from the construction of the proposed railroad running from a free Can adian port on the Lynn canal straight through to Dawson in the hesrt of the klondike.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25

tries have the minimum rate which the American goods with few exceptions have had to pay the minimum rete.
 The negotiations ended today were begun nearly two years ago by M. Patrenotre, the ambassador from Franco When he was succeeded by M. Canbon the latter took up the negotiations and for time there was prospect of concluding a treaty, but delays occurred, and in order to close the matter the French authorities sent from Paris M. Charpentire. a trade expert, as special reciprocity delegate
 Ambassador cambon will leave for Paris in about week. carrying with him the French draft of the treaty. The French treaty is tho last of the instruments of this kind, and the treaty work under the Dlng- ley act is now brought to close SIX treaties have been made all save that with France relating to British West India ls- lands. .gt.i4A 9lA
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
WHY A GOODNESS
 =- EXISTS BETWEEN THEM

An amusing incident occurred at a, lead ing confectionery establishment on Sunday evening. in which one of Brminghams S blue-eyed beauties was made the victim of a practical joke that has ere this, no doubt brought derision upon the head of the bold young gallant who ventured to trihe so lightly with a'wonans friendship. There were two couples-epparentiy social quar- tette. One of the escorts was a stranger or rather a nonresident, whose charge was a vivacious little visitor, with the sparkle home couple made up the rest of the party, which was seated around a small table enjoying cream and confections, with small talk, sufficient to make the gathering con- genial and pleasant. The "stranger," as we shall term the joker very gallantlY or dered box of the best candies. which he presented to his pretty little companion with tho compliments of the season as they arose to go. About this time some friends of the home couple appeared at the doF of the establishment and called the young lady and her escort forward It was during their absence that the scheme was matched and from the writer's observation a wo- man was at the bottom of it.
 The joke was confided to the clerk, who caught on with an enthusiasm that sug- Tgested a ful appreciation. and he was not long in zliing neat confection box with
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
PRIVATE DISEASES

Any physician send ing me a case Of Syphilis that I do not cure to his entire sat- isfaction in from 20 to 40 days, 1t will cost him nothing. do not attempt to cure all diseases that af- hict the human faml- ly, but confine my study and practice to the treatment of pri- vate diseases only.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
DEWEY SAYS HE IS
 NOT A SICK MAN
Will Not Go to Carlsbad for
 the Treatment.
IN POSSESSION OF PHOTO
Of Swords of Honor Voted Him By Congress-The Admiral Expects to Reach New York City
 About October l.

Trieste, July a.-A correspondent of the Associated Press today visited Admiral Dewey on board his flag ship Olympia and was cordially received, being requested to convey the admiraIs thanks to the Asso- ciated Press. Admiral Dewey said that al- though he had received many invitations from Americans sojourning at Carlsbad. he had never intended going there.
 Look at me- said the admiral. "Do I look like a sick man2 Do look as if re- quired Carlsbad treatment2 l am quite healthy, and though I will be 62 next De- cembeC, I feei quite young in health and spirits, and from my humor you will mo- tice that what I tell you is quite correct. l came to Trieste solely to recruit the health of my crew, they having passed sev- enteen months in the tropics without a break.
 My reception by the Austrian officials was most friendly, and according to the usual etiquette All reports of the emperor s declining mo reception are unfounded.
 q expect to remain in Trieste about a week longer, and shall then proceed. proba- bly,, to Naples Further details and plans have not been decided upon, but the cruiser will remain during the whole of August at Mediterranean ports. The last port toucted in Europe will be Gibraltar. where he will only take on coal and stores. We are ex- pected in New York by October 1.
 T have accepted invita- tions to receptions by the citizens of New York and Washing ton. and am already in possession of a photo of the sword of honor voted me by the American congress-"
 Admiral Dewey absolutely refused to talk upon political subjects, and when asked what he thought regarding England re- piled: 'I have not thought anything yet"
 The admiral this afternoon made another carriage excursion to the Chateau of Mira mar.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
Wreck on Central of Georeia

Covington. Ga, July A.-A northbound passenger train on the Central of Georgia railroad colllded> with a construction train on a trestle near this town tonight. Both engines and several cars fell thirty feet into ravine. Engineer Griffin and Fire man Teasly are badly injured. Engineer Matthias of the passenger train, who es- capped Injury, says there were three negfo tramps under his engine and that they are under the wreck. None of the passen- gers were injured.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
TICKS FROM THE WIRE.

London, July 2L-Ihe house of lords to- day passed the second reading of the titha rent charges bill by a vote of 113 to g. Tie house passed the third reading of the biil creating an agricultural technical instruc- dion department for Ireland
 Peoria, H.. July A-Fresident Powell of ahe order of railroad telegraphers started for Texas today, where he will try to ad- just the differences between the operators and management of the International and Great Northern railroad. Mir. Powell says the troubles there will not result in strike
 Shang Hai. July A-I'he reports regard ing Japanese-Chinese alliance which have been persistentiy denied for some time have now assumed definite form and are causing great excitement in Russian circles.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
CENTREVILLE
Desperate Cutting Afray Between Two
 Negroes

Centrevile July 2-(Special)-A des- perate cutting affair occurred here last night, as the result of which one man lies almost at deaths door and another is fugitive.
 The fight took place at the Cotored Ba17- tist church, and woman was the cause, Ralph Hargrove was with the wife of Ike Heard, when Ike came up to where they were and without warning commenced cut ting Ralph with terrible knife. He was cut on the face, neck, shoulders and breast. At first the doctors pronounced the wounds fatal, but it is now thought that he will recover.
 As soon as the cutting was done Ike Heard took to the woods and has not yet been captured. Sheriff Nance and Deputy Reddick spent the greater part of the night hunting for the fugitive.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
WHEN OTHERS
 FAIL CONSULT

Men suffering from Sexual Weakness Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure, Syphilis. etc. offer a certainty of cure. My charges arc within the reach of aiL
 I refer you with permission to First Ma tlonal Bank. Alabama National Bank' Jeh- ferson County Savings Bank and steiner Brothers bankers, as to my responsibility for my contracts. cure many patients py mail treatment Write for prices and terms Address pr. Y. E. Holloway. Watts Bldg Third Ave. and Twentieth St.. Birming- ham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
FOUR SLAMS KILLED.
Explosion of Gas and Fire-Damp in a
 Coal Minc.

Brownsville Pa, July 24.-Four Slavs employed in thL- nsaes Of the Redstone Coal. Si and Gas company, at Grand stone. were killed today in an explosion of gas and fire damp. The-dead are:
 JOHN YANKORA.
 STEPHEN KLEANER.
 JOS. LUCAS.
 JOE IUTNICK.
 Seventy men were in the mine at the time, but all escaped. several however, re- ceiving severe burns
The age-herald., 1899-07-25

GERMANS TO BOWL.-The Turn Verein society decided at a meeting Sunday night to put a bowling alley in their hall for the pleasure of their members.
 FELL OUT OF WINDOW.-Eari Sunday morning John M. Pieat fell out of sec- ond-story window on Second avenue, be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. He is now at St. Vincent's hospital with broken leg and other injuries.
 MEDICAL ASSOCTATION.-The Jeffer- son County Medical association held one of it's regular semi-monthly meetings last night at the Commercial club, No business of any special interest was transacted Dr. George Stubs fead an interesting paper on therapeutics during the past year which was discussed at length by the association.
 CITY COUNCIL-There are likely to be two special meetings of the city council this week. one to issue formally the new city m- provement bonds, recently purchased by Steiner Brothers and another meeting to decide upon the purchase of fifteen-ton steam roller, to be used in the street inn pavement work. Possibly these two meet ings may be held as one.
 HE WAS BOUND OVER.@Lem LaYen- der, the young white man who was ar rested several days ago on the charge of robbing his brother. H. w. Lavender. and T. J. Waldon, conductors on the East Lake electric line, at their boarding house in East Lake, yesterday waived preliminary examina tion before Justice Martin. and was bound over to await the action of the grand jury in the sum of 500.
 HEARING POSTPONED.-Th hearing of the habeas corpus proceedings instituted before Judge Wilkerson by Mrs. s. A. La- cey, mother of Julia Lacey, w'no ran away and married l.. D. Ireland on Sunday, July 16 was called in the city court yesterday, but on account of the absence of several witnesses was postponed until 10 o'cl ok this morning. In the meantime, the young wife, who was placed in the custody of the sheriff on Saturday afternoon, is still in the county jail. but appears more recon- ciled It is probable that the case will be disposed of this morning and the matter amicably settled.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
MULTI-MILLIoNAIRE DEAD
Lloyd Tevis, Formerly President of
 Wells-Fargo Express Go.

San Francisco. July A.-Lloyd Tevis, former president of the Wells-Fargo Ex- press company, and worun EZU,UO0, 900, is dead.
 Mir. Tevis died at private sanitarium He was 75 years of age. For many years he was president of the Wells-Fargo Ex- press company, retiring a few years ago on account of i'll health. His wealth is es- timated at S2O.OOO.OOO.
The age-herald., 1899-07-25
THE CITY.

GERMANS TO BOWL.-The Turn Verein society decided at meeting Sunday night to put bowling alley in their hall for the pleasure of their members.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
MAN WHO GOT MILLIONS
Sudge Hilton and the Money He Re-
eeiVed From the stewart Eatate

ceiVed From the stewart Estate
There died in New York last evening
man whose name has been heard frequent
ly in Wichita. This is Judge Henry Hill
ton. The frequent mention of his name in
Wichita was due to the efforts John Stew
art of this city made for years TO get part
of the fortune that was rightfully due him
from the A. T. Stewart estate. 1t is said
that Hilton once offered to compromise
with John Stewart with $l25 900.
John Stewart always felt that Hilton
was TO blame for keeping him out of his
fortune.
Henry Hiltonwas born in Orange county.
New York. about 1872, and was of North
Irish ancestry. There was some mystery.
1t is stated, regarding the exact date and
place of his birth, and the first authenti-
Gated accounts of him date from when. a
boy Of Is. he was employed in the law
Office OF Campbell & Cleveland, in Grand
street, and it was there. several years
later, that he became identified with the
Interests of Alexander T. Stewart. whose
millions made him such a conspicuous
figure.
In time young Hilton worked himself I'D
20 the position of managing clerk in the
firm. and when Mr. Campbell. the senior
partner, became a master in chancfy and
registery in bankruptcy. by his with
arawal from activity in the affairs of the
drm. the young man was intrusted with
much of the important business.
One Of the clients of the lawyers at this
time was a. T. Stewart, who was Just be-
ginning 10 be talked about as a very sue
sesSful merchant. AS he consulted his
lawyers about his business enterprises.
Mr.. Stewart found that they were turning
his affairs more and more over to the
young managing clerk. Soon the shrewd
merchant consulted direct with the clerk
when in need OF legal advice.
The merchants confidence in and friend
ship for the young lawyer steadily in
creased, and II was upon Hilton's advice
largely that the big white Stewart build
ing was erected.
a couple Of years later Hilton resigned
all other business interests TO concentrate
his attention upon the affairs of A. #.
Stewart in the Joint capacity OF private
counsel and private secretary. II was n
position of extreme confidence, and Hill
ton knew to the minutest detail every
project undertaken by the man who was
rapidly achieving an International repu,a-
dcn for commercial shrewdness.
While stil continuing in his intimate
personal and professional relations with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
'GREATESTSINCEBOOM
w. A. Hart Talks of Building
Activity
PLANS NEW PLANNING MILL
New Engine House and Ma
chinsry to Cost $4,000

''There e more building going on II
wichita right now than at any time sine
the BOOM" said w. A. Hart Of the West
ern Planning min yesterday. with oul
old plant we could not keep up with thu
increased demand for mill stun material
used in building ana making improve
ments, and that's why I'VE are doubling
our capacity"
Eight thousand dollars Is the amount
Mr.. Hart Is putting into the improvements
he is building to the Western Planning
mill and this comes as demand, neces-
sity, the direct result Of WIchita's renais-
sance and the new prosperity.
'orders come In from all over the coun-
try" said Mr.. Hart. Everywhere, and
especially in Wichita, people are building
new houses and making improvements. y
And all the proof that is necessary fol
the statement of the building activity, Is
simply to see the workmen in the Western
planning mill. Thirty men are employed
in the mill work. besides the men putting
up the new building, and every one Of
up to their ears. Outside, men were put
ting I'd a new engine house that adds
two stories 2Ox30 feet; a new S5-horst
power boiler and 6O-horse engine are be-
ing installed in this place. When it is
completed the old engine and boilers wtl
be taken out and sanders, cabinet ma
chimes. planes and various other machin-
cry will be put in the space. From the
new engine rooms the stone founda ton Is
being extended on either side of the old
building as a beginning for the construc-
ton of an entirely new and larger plant
The new building will be put up right
over the old one and while IT is going on
the mill men win go right on making
doors, sashes, columns, cabinets, fret
work, curvature balustrades and counter
desks. Work will not be stopped min
ute 1t will be as a great egg Matching
from the outside.
Mr.. Hart is a busy man. The breath of
prosperity Is hot in the Western Planning
mill. Every kind OF substantial and fancy
woodwork is turned out here. One of the
finest turner's in the United States is en-
ployed. He never uses any gauge except
his eye and yet the miniature columns of
a long balustrade are perfectly symmetri-
cal and proportionate.
Beyond the mill Mr.. Hart has just COM
pleted a shed 59x140 and 20 feet high.
where the thousands of feet Of lumber
stock is stored. Mr.. Hart found that he
couldn't keep In stock by ordering unless
he put in most Of his time ordering, so
he built a shed and put in lumber yard
Of his own
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
TIE APPyrTTE OFACOAT

1t is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver ere out Of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives a splendid appetite,
sound digestion and a regular bodily habit
that insures perfect health and great en-
ergy. Only &C. at G. Behring's drug store.
The Syracuse (N.Y) Evening Herald Of
Tuesday says; Chief A. G. Walden of the
Wichita. Kan. IRE department. received
a telegram this morning announcing the
death of C. n. Jones Of his city. Mr.,
Jones is a prominent Mason in the west
He was one OF the principal movers II
the Cryptic movement. which has resulted
this summer in hundreds Of weatern Ma
sons being obligated to the degree on the
summit Of Pixies Peak and In the Garden
of the Gods near Manitou. in. Colorado
Mr. Jones conferred the degree himself
on the summit OF the Deak uOon a num-
, Der OK candidates. ~.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
GLORIOus NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. 3. Cargile Of Wash
Sta, l. T. He writes: -Four bottles Of
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs Brewer of
scrofula. which had caused her great suf-
fering for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face, and the
best doctors could give no help; but her
cure is complete and her health Is ex-
ceIlent." This shows what thousands have
proved-that Electric Bltters Is the best
blood purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, letter. salt rheum,
ulcers. boils and running sores. 1t slim
Ulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels
polsons, helps digestion, builds up the
strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by C.
Gehring, druggist. Guaranteed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
GRAIN.O BRINGS RELIEF

TO the coffee drinker. Coffee drinking "a
q habit that Is universally INDUCED In and
almost as universally Injurious. Haye
you tried Grain-O7 II Is almost Ike
coffee but the effects are Just the oppo-
site Coffee upsets the stomach, ruins
the digestion. effects the heart and dis
turbs the whole nervous system Grain-O
strengthens the nerves. There Is nothing
but nourishment In Grain-O.- II can't be
etharHise. * and sc per package.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
To Cleanse the srutem

Effectually yet gently. when costive or
bilious. or when the blood is impure or
sluggish. TO permanently overcome habit
ual constipation. to awaken the kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headache. colds or fevers. use Syrup of
Figs. manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25
Judge Dale viii today hear habeas corn,

Judge Dale will today hear habeas corpus
proceedings brought by Joseph Durain
against Mrs. Wilson for possession Of his
three children which Mrs. Nilsson has
been retaining. he alleges. until their board
bill is paid. Judge Dale ordered the chill
dren taken to jail until they could be
brought before him. 1t is understood that
Durain and his wife are divorced.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-25


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The colored American., 1899-11-25
A. NJ. E. CONFERENCE AT COLUMBUS

The General Conference of the A.
NJ. E. Church will be held, as origi.
nally scheduled, in Columbus, Ohio.
All doubts on this score have been set
at rest by an authoritative statement
to the above effect. The assurance
comes from high source. 1t was con
ceded that the Methodist church at
that point was inadequate to seat the
Conference, but the public spirited
citizens Of the Buckeye capital got to.
gether and decided to lease large
auditorium, embracing an assembly
ro IN with capacity to accommodate
5000 people, and dining rooms and
sleeping apartments under one roof,
Many of the ministers will be cared
for in this building, and the homes of
the members and friends will be open
tor the entertainment of the remainder,
There will ample room for all, and it
is expected that since the location is so
central, the Conference will attract
larger number of visitors than have
been present at any previous meeting
in a number of years. The body
will gather the first week in MAY,
1900, and will be called upon to
dispose of some very important legis'
lation,
The colored American., 1899-11-25
An education Is worth nothing that
Is not applied to some good purpose.
VICE PRESIDENT HOBART.

Vice President Garret A. Hobart,
after many weeks of suffering, has join
ed the silent majority. His death robs
the country of the services of a truly
great man. He was one Of the biggest.
Drained and most generous hearted
men in public life, and his career has
ever Leen guided with due regard for
the rights of all people, irrespective of
color, creed or condition. He has ever
been willing to help the unfortunate,
and to bare his breast in protection of
the down-trodden. There was no cant,
or hypocrisy in his make up. No class
OF citizens will more sincerely regret
his untimely taking off than will the
Negro. He has been our friend where
ever he could be effective in our be-
half, and has refused to give his ap-
proval to those republican leaders who
argue that the party can increase its
strength in certain sections of the coun-
try by departing from the old moorings
OF humanity and equality Of citizenship
and leaving the Negro to shift for him
self among powerful antagonists. 1t is
one of the regrettabIe things, empha.
sized by the dissolution of Mr.. Hobart,
that such few friends of the black |
man succeed in getting into high office,
and that those who do reach plac of
influence die when we stand in the
greatest need of their commanding he
Ioism. Mr.. Hobart was truly an
American statesman, and one of those
who will be missed.