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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
FIRE H PDNCA CITY
Destroys an Entire Block in
the Business Portion.
ESTIMATED LOSS $4,000
Burned Area to be Rebuilt of
Brick and Stone.

Ponca City, O. T.. April 1L-Fire de-
stroyed a solid block in the business
heart of Ponca City this morning, entail
ing a loss of over $4,000, with only
ST, 900 insurance The first alarm was al
4 o'clock, and at $50 o'clock the last build
ing in the block had fallen. The build
ings were all wooden structures Of one
and two stories. The estimated net loss
is about 1900. The heaviest losers are
Fowler & Colt, $4,000; u. c. Adams,
5000; Pabst Brewing company, $500;
Helm Brewing company, $500; DR.. Cor
mann. $1,000; W. E. Scott, 5000; F. W.
Gray, 81, 900; Lee Herman, SLED; ]. z
AIcClelland, $1,000; Harry Veatch. s1,009;
Durham Brothers, $1,000; VIM. Snyder,
81, 400; Seybold Brothers, S1,4OO. The
burned buildings will be replaced soon
with stone and brick structures.
Guthrie, o. T., April L-Ponca City
was visited with a disastrous fire this
morning. destroying an entire block stu
ated in the business portion Of the city.
The fire originated from the explosion of
a gasoline stove in a restaurant.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
FINAL LINE UP OF FORCES
Program Framed in Comm tee
Work of the Party Whips.

Washington April 11.-Intense interest
was manifested in the house of represen-
tatives today in the final contest over the
Puerto Rican bill At II O'Clock the COM
mittee on rules assembled in Speaker
Henderson's private office and settled the
days program, fixing the final vote for 5
o'clock p. m. today The special rule
provided for the occasion allowed twenty
minutes on each side to debate the rule.
and on its adoption. a debate on the bill
until o'clock. It was expected that this
arrangement would bring "a test vote on
the rule early in the day. as it was ar
ranged that the rule should be brought
in Immediately otter the reading of the
journal The speaker and Messrs. Dalzell
and Grosvenor voted for the special rule
and Mr.. Richardson, the Democratic
member of the committee. voted against
it.
Early in the day the party managers
were exerting their utmost endeavors to
assemble a full vote. The measures
adopted were almost unprecedented in
thoroughness. On the Republica side
there were twenty-five or thirty absen-
tees, but Representative Long. the Re
publican whip was in Geographic COM
munication with everyone Of these, and
it was known on what train each would
arrive Mr.. Long summed UP his work
by saying that every Republican would
be present or paired with a single excep-
ton. Boutelle Of Maine, and twas hoped
to pair him later. at is imDossible TO
guard against sickness, flood or disaster"
said Mr.. Long, but barring unforeseen
mishaps 1 look for the passage of the
dill as it came from the senate, by a
majority Of from three to nine"
Representative Richardson. the Demo-
cratic floor leader, would not venture q
prediction. saying that with such a mar
row margin one unexpected mishap might
turn the tide. Mr.. Underwood. the Demo
cratic whip" counted on not more than
five Democratic absentees, three Of them
being sick men, But the Republican esti-
mate % Democrats impaired ran up TO
nine. viz: Bailey of Texas. Stallings Of
Alabama. Fox OF Mississippi. Cochran Of
Missouri. Crowley u Illinois Ridsley OF
Kansas and Robertson. Dayey and Meyer
Of louisiana The sick list included
Robertson. Crowley and Ridgeley.x
II was expected. however. that Mr..
R.dgely might venture out tor the vote,
ana Mr. Fox was expected by train. The
Democratic managers also claimed that p
pair had been arranged for Mr.. Bailey
which would have 70 be accepted.
The half-score Of Republican members
who opposed the bill held 8 conference al
the capitol shortly before noon. Elght
members were present ana the reports
presented showed that a total Of nine
Republican votes against the aiu could De
relied upon. NJ McCa1 OF Massschuse;ts
summed ~ tho situation from that stand
point as follows: We have nine Repab-
,iean votes. Beyond that. ali depends up
on the presence OF Democratic nen-
bArs. and that Is an unknown quantity
10 Us. But the vote VIII be close
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
EnxIand,s Armored Trains

The magnificent armored trains used by
England in her war with the Beers will
transport her troops, protect bridges and
Geographic communications in about the
same way that Hostetters Stomach Bit
tiers drives dyspepsia from the human
stomach and then mounts guard that it
does not return. The Bitters has won in
every case OF indigestion, biliousness,
liver and kidney trouble for the past fifty
years. It is invaluable at all times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
ghe gahita au Eagle: Thursday g1orina april

named being in favor Of the bill: Hull
with Hay; Packers with Polk; Barney
with Allen CMiss.); Weymouth with
Broussard, Gillett (Mass.) with Thayer.
Hawley with Cooper (Texas). Burkett
with Burke (Texasl Mahon with Otey.
Minor CWis) with Rixey. Lybrand with
CASTOR, Kerr with Carmack, Davey
CDen.) with Crowley. Meyer (Dem-) with
Robinson Oa.). Often with Bremen
Wachter with Small, Stewart On. j.
with Salmon, Esc1 with Bailey (Texasl
Boutelle (Maine) with Cochran CAGo.) IN
paired, Stallings.
The Hawaiian bill was sent TO con
ference. and at 5:s5 p. m. the house ad-
iourned
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
NATIONAL
RAPTIsr ANNIvrRsAR1Es-

BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES
Held at Detroit. Mich. May E-es
100
For the above occasion the Santa Fs
has made a rate Of one fare plus g. %
Detroit and return. Tickets on sale My
p and p Final return limit May %. 1860
The Santa Re has two through trans
daily FOR Chicago. leaving Wichita 10 70
a. m. and $50 3 m, arriving al Dearborn
Station, Chicago Ia time 20 make direct
connection FOR Detroit trains
l.. T. DELANEY
Phone l39. Passenger Agent
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GRAND COMMANOERY OFFICERS
Elected at saltwater knights Fan
queted--Next Meeting at Perry.

Guthrie, o. T., April 1.-THE Grand
Commandery, Knights Templar, Of Okla
homa met at Saltwater yesterday and
elected the following officers:
r. E. Sir Harper S. Cunningham of
Guthrie, grand commander.
V. E. Sir Julius c. Cross of Kingffsher.
deputy grand commander.
Eminent Sir Henry z. Hand of Still
water, grand generalissiFno.
Eminent Sir Enoch NJ. BamfOrd of
Guthrie, grand chaplain general.
Eminent Sir Charles A. Morris of Per-
~, grand senior warden.
Eminent Sir George w. Murphy of Still
water. grand junior warden.
Eminent Sir Luke Ellison of Oklahoma
City. grand treasurer.
Eminent Sir DeFOrest D. Leach Of Ok
lahoma City, grand recorder.
A charter was granted to Perry Com
nandery No. s. and a dspensation was
GRANTED the sir knights at Kingfisher to
organize a commandery. The next meet
ing Of the grand commandery will be at
Perry. s.. Johns Commandery No o.
saltwater gave the sir knights and their
ladies' an elegant banquet last evening
as a fitting conclusion Of the occasion.
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TENDER
Continued from First Page,

they have received since the moment the
Mauser rifles tumbled them over. and l
say emphatically that in every instance
our countrymen declare that they have
been grandly treated. Not by the hospi-
tai nurses only, not by the officials alone,
but by the very men whom they were
fighting"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
1T Cures
Salt Rheum, Itch,
ScaIdhead, RingW0rm.

The terrible suffering due to
these diseases can only be ap-
preciated by the patient. lrri-
tations of sensitive skins are
often most obstinate, and the
modification due to the I'M
slightly appearance is no less
painful than the physical effects.
The affected parts must be fire.
quently washed, as absolute
cleanliness is essential; mix a
teaspoonful of flour of sulphur
with a small bottle of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
HOMEsEERERs' EXCURSIONS
CHEAT pgf-tr fGf sRrr.

on Feb G and .. March 6 and p. April
2 and Il ;he Great Rock Island will sell
HoIneseekers' tickets 20 points IN Texas
Louisiana. Arkansas. Arizona ard New
Mexico at one fare. plus t1.c9. for the
round trip Tickets Limited to q DAYS
from date OF slle.
Z DRAKE. D. p. 4.
f ". THOMPSON. A. G. =. 4,
Topeka. Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

more. So far as the audience IS con-
cerned the company would still be sing
ing The affair IS voted to be the best
entertainment ever given IN Decatur
church, and thcs who missed hearing it
missed an opportunity that comes but
too rarely to most lives.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
Inch ofSnow Falls at Guthrie

Guthrie, o. T., April lin inch Of snow
fell here this morning, accompanied by a
bowling wind storm. 1t has not yet been
ascertained what damage, if any. has
been done TO the crops or fruit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
Gears the q 'i's Rise 10 o. 90 = :

Cincinnati, April IA scheme IS on
foot 70 unite the Latonia and Queen City
race tracks and bond them for $4,000
under one management. The hope IS that
in this way the racing interests Of Gin
cinnad may be placed on a higher plane
and may also be made 20 bring better re-
turns to stockholders.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Parkersburg. W Va. April 1.-THE
residence OF Peyton W. Ruble. at Daisy
Postoflict, burned last night and Mrs.
Peyton Ruble and Gordon Davis. a boy
Of years. were burned to death. Pey-
ton Ruble was probably fatally injured.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Berlin. April 1o.-DurinE the last quar-
ter the exports from Dresden 10 tho
United States amount % s2gs052. an iu-
crease Of $5.eH over the corrcspond,ns
quarter last year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Spring house-cleaning in your system
satisfactorily conducted by Beggs' Blood
Purifier, the great Spring tonic and sys-
TEN renovator. 1T gave new life to me
and I never lose an opportunity of prais-
Ing its merits" says c. Z. Wilson, Pine
Bluff, Ark. ]. P. Allen, Dockum & Hig-
ginson. Geo. Van Werden.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

San Francisco. April lo-At the stock
holders meeting Of the Central Pacific
Railroad company today the following
were elected a board u directors: W. F.
Herrin. c. Stubs. J Krgttschmitt. r
p. Schwartz J. L. Wicutt and J. "
Hanfo-d
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

The coming of the famous Wright
Original Nashville Students, combined
with Gidenos Big Minstrel Carnival, VIII
prove a gala events to all lovers of good,
bright, Wholesome minstrelsy. This popu-
lar attraction will appear at the Crawford
theater Saturday matinee ard night and
promises TO prove the fun festival OF the
season. Special prices for this engage
ment are %, So and 50 cents. Everywhere
in the large cities where It appears the
aters are filed TO overlooking. and the
press speak in the most glowing terms OF
the excellent performance and the merit
of the many big acts presented. Forty
five of the best colored entertainers In
minstrelsy appear at every performance.
and good, rolicking fun runs riot for
three solid hours. The Nashville Stu
dents Glee Club and the Occidental Quar-
teette furnish the most beautiful OF mu-
tette furnish the most beautiful OF music,
rendering sweet southern melodies. and
and fifteen natural colored comedians Gre
ate uproarious merriment with their
bright, up-to-date ideas of humor. Slack
wire walkers. jugglers, tumblers, acrobats
and score of other varied features are
included in the enjoyable program. 4 big
symphony orchestra furnishes the music
for the performance and two peerless
bands appear in the street parade that
is given every day.
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For Table se

BUDWEISER. "the King Of Bottled
Beers" the perfect product Of the An
heuser-Busch Brewing Assn is preferred
BY all who appreciate purity perfection
and delicious flavor. Mahan Supply Com
pany. wholesale dealers. Wichita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Bombay. April 1.-THE viceroy, Lord
Curzon. and Lady Curzon have arrived a.
a brilliant assenblage % civil and mil
tary officials. native princes. chiefs. khans
and sirdars. An address was presented
10 the v!ceroy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Washington. April lo.-Commodors VIII
liam X. Mayo L. s. y. retired. died az
his home In this city last night. aged 60
years.
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TRANs-MIssIssIPPI COMMERCIAL
CONGRESS

Houston Texas. April y - Il. 1900
FOR the above occasion the Santa Fe
viii offer 2 rate - one fare plus e f9r
the round trip. continuous passage 81
either direction. with final rstarn nmit
twenty -1re Gays from date ~ sale Thsre
tickets are On ssie Apfd - and d
Through chair car and Plilman service
o. trains and 2. leaving wichita $50
~ and a. IN. For f9rthrr laf5-mafiar.
address L. 4 DELANEY. Agent
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New York. April H-Dayd Ham
uond. lessee q the Plaza ard Murray
HHl hotels. dled a. the latter Hotsi Ilse
last night. aged g years he vss an
owner and breeder u 1ae tr5ttlag sornes
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Ps1rfa. IN A5rii IA SPA 20 -
Journal from H@es isart saTs Sc e.
Calkes b7as Ya~s az "a early h1'sr thls
morning es- r-f thres raft aaats I>ous
estlrnate-1 a. - 30
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AEEIIEf- NEETING

GRAND CHAPTER or KASsAs. or.
DER OF EASTERN STAR.
He'd a. HUtchinsou. kan. Nay Gil
100
For the above occasion the Eanta Fs
has made a rate - one fare fa- tas c1srd
t-y. Tickets on saia Ma 7-s Fia4l -
turn Init 3ay y. 40
T. y delaney
Passenger Agent
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ToCUREAU OLDTx ONE DAY

Take Laxative Brono Quiniue Tablets
All druggists refund the money Il II saiis
70 cure. Z ". Groves Signature Is on
each box. &c.
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washington. April 1.-THE state de-
partment has been informed that n. o.
tawa government has given notice % an
increase from p to a. c-n;A a cord on
the dues on pulp wood. beginning May
fad1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Columbia City. Ind. April la-The four-
mil o. r Tuttle & CO. was wrecked 5y
an explosion today. Eenry LaEden. Gre
man and o. S Young Oeamster. were
killed Several others wsrs painfully ia-
fured
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

I Great victories over disease are daily
? won by Hoods sarsspar.,ia.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

What promises to be the banner attrac-
ton of the season will be the engage
ment of Hoyt's "A Contented Woman. .
at the Crawford Cleater next Friday even
ing
"A Contented Woman" like of Mr.
Hoyts plays. satirizes something, and the
something this time is the much talked
of new woman, who thinks in politics she
is able to cope success fully with the
sterner sex. How she goes to work and
the success of her attempt is brought
out with all the keen wit and native hu-
muor which distinguishes all the work
of Americas greatest writer Of farce COM
edy.
A word in regard to the production
When "A Contented Woman" was first
produced at Hoyt's theater, New York,
the theater-goers of the metropolis, used
as they are TO the most gorgeous pro-
auctions. held UP their hands in amaze
ment. No detail, however slight though
it might be. was neglected TO mako this
the most perfect production Of musical
comedy the metropolis had ever seen.
The Hoyt theater production win be put
the same manner as in New York city.
The cast Mr.. Hoyt claims, IS the best
possible, and contains such names as Belle
Archer. Bonnie Lottie. Augusta De For
est, Arthur F. Buchanan c. p Morrison.
Henrietta Lee, John L. Kearney. Edward
Craven Belle ChipDendale. VIII Granger
and a host of pretty girls. including the
famous beauty trio, late with Jack and
the Beanstalk."
AS above stated, "a Contented Woman"
is looked upon as being the banner at
traction Of the season. ami this fact seems
to be fully appreciated by amusement
seekers, for the already heavy demand
for seats indicates the largest and mot
fashionable audience that has turned out
for a lonb time to welcome a theatrical
performance. Sale Of seats opens at
Howe's jewelry store Friday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-12

Henry B. Rooney, assisted by Blatchfo-d
Kavanaugh and a number Of "Ro0ney's
Boys" will give a concert in St. Johns
Episcopal church next Tuesday evening
The following recent press notices attest
the merit of this concert company;
Peoria Journal: Henry p. Rooney IS
deserving OF great credit in bringing out
these remarkable boys who are pro5igies
in their way and whose talents are now
entertaining thousands throughout the
country.
Peoria Herald: Kavanough and
"Rooney's Boys" furnished the extra
number on the Y NJ C A Star Course
and it was one OF the finest programs
ever offered the Peoria public. Il was
one of tn fw raj musical treats OF the
season. The program offered the greatest
variety Of music and there was not the
least suggestion OF monotony. Every one
OF "Rooneys' Boys Is an artist, and no
allowance had 10 be made for their youth.
They are perfectly Al home on The plat
form. and their reuarksble ease and
composure Is surprising.
Decatur Review: That Henry 3. Room
ey IS q start at MS business IS suff1-
clently attested By the selection % the
members OF his company and the really
wonderful work executed BY them. Taey
were encored until they could respond 10
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BLOOD TR0UsLEs REoUERE sI0O0 REMEoIEsi

o. arr ssE-lilzT aso0d trozb.e. wrlsc Their. (
deace. Ne EAke 10 cLz-Se fox This se-vs
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15

The recent appointment of a stenog
rapher at $4,000 year, as authorized
by the house committee on accounts
recalls the fact that there are now
three stenographers employed by the
lower branch of congress who draw as
much money for salary as members OF
the house or senate. In what other
country does a member of the highest
legislative body and a shorthand
writer draw the same pay? 1t is ad.
mitted that while congress is in session
these stenographers, at 800 a week
have great deal of work to do but fol-
a portion of each year they have moth
ing to do. The committee report au.
thorizing the third high-priced stenog-
rapher says: During the present ses-
sion of congress the demand upon the
two stenographers has been greater
than usual. On many days six com.
mittees required their services. 1t is
becoming more and more the custom &c
report the proceedings of committees
as 1t has been found that the testimony
then taken has proved of great value in
subsequent proceedings, especially
upon questions involving appropria
tions of money"
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15

Religious bodies, great and small
seem to be experiencing a baptism o!
sacred enterprise. They are mobiliz.
ing their forces as if making ready to
enter the coming century under thai
invisible Leadership which rides forth
''conquering and to conquer" There il
a notable decline of controversy, a
growing passion for unity, and an ur-
gent demand for the application o.
truth to life, or for bringing all hu
man affair into harmony with tht
higher spirit. The sense of steward
ship over the Lords goods is placinl
large and willing offerings at the dis.
posal Of church extension boards oil
in the treasures of educational and
philanthropic institutions. Best of all
perhaps, is the spread of goodwill and
neighborly helpfulness among al
classes.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15

The st. Petersburg correspondent OF
the Times. remarking that 'it will not
do to place overmuch reliance upon
Russia's official assurances that moth
ing will be done to embarrass England
in the present situation of affairs,
gives additional details showing that
!the delays in the ordinary traffic on
the Central Asian railway are not
caused. as has been officially stated.
by snowfalls, but are due to the pas
sage of Russian troops, estimated at
10000. who are being concentrated in
the vicinity of Kushk. Russia is go
ing to do something soon that will not
be good for Great Britain.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15
MORAL WAVE IN NEW YORK.
sapho Agitation Starts Thorough Crusade
Against Nice-Moycment Reaches
Legislature.

New York. March II. The police
last night rnidcd all the concert halls
in the tcndcrlOin district. drove the
women into the streets and arrested the
proprictors. The latter were taken To a
police station ana soon released on
5000 bail each The arrests were the
result of the agitation against disorder
ly resorts which has lntcly stirred the
city.
The crusade began with the suppress.
sion of the play "Sapho" as presented
hy Olga Ncthcrsolc's company.
Anthony Comstock soon afterwards
rnldcd numerous gambling places. Rev.
Dr l'erkhurst wrote II sharp letter to
District Attorney Gardiner. calling his
attention to the open drinking places
froqucntcd by women. Mr. Gardiner
wrote nm equally pointed letter To
CHIEF of Police Dcvcly and last night
the principal concert saloons were Nls-
tied and the persons In charge of them
arrested. The grand jury. which Is
Stlll In session. has Indicted the keep
rrs of ten gambling houses. The pool
rooms and policy shops have been
closed pending the abatement of the
storm.
An nntl-pollcy hill of sweeping char
nctcr has reached such "A stage in the
State Legislature that Its passage Is
believed to he certain. and The bill re
pvnllng the Horton boxing law, under
which prize fights ARE held. was report
cd 20 the state Senate to-day. having
passed the house.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15

The United States civil service COM
missioners declare in their annual re-
port that the carrier service and the
railway mail service have almos,
reached the maximum point in stabili-
ty and efficiency. The force of over
fourteen thousand carriers lost last
year only about two hundred by re-
movals, and the relative loss of the
railway mailmen was almost as small
The statement is portion of the basis
for the official announcement that dur
ing the last sixteen years persons ap.
pointed through the commissions ex'
aminations have suffered removal only
to the extent of less than 1 per cent
year. The merit system is willing tt
be judged by its fruits.
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15

An indication OF some of the impor-
tant industrial effects which may be
expected to follow the opening up Of
China is given in recent reports con-
corning the Chinese tree called the "tu
chung" Both French and English bot.
nnists assert that this tree contains e
valuable substance resembling rubber,
or gutta-percha. Mr.. Weiss of Owens
college believes that the substance is
a true caoutchouc, and that the tree
will become of great economic impor-
lance
Gilpin observer., 1900-03-15

There is no forthcoming public doe.
ument whose appearance Is awaited at
Washington with greater interest than
the report of the industrial commits
sion. and that part OF the report re-
latiDg to trusts will be read far and
wide. For nearly year and a half
the commission has been gathering
testimony from witnesses before it on
agriculture, on labor, on transportation
and trusts. Railroad presidents and
general managers, representatives OF
immense manufacturing interests. Off
GERS of such corporations as the Stand
ard Oil company, farmers, factory in
spectors OF both sexes, and representa-
tive of labor organizations. such as the
railway trainmen and the Amalga-
mated Association Of Iron and Steel
Workers, the American Federation OF
Labor and the knights of Labor-all
have contributed to the vast fund Of
information now in the hands OF the
commission.