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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-10

Wichita L.yceum
Season l00L02
ToI2r Auditorium
...ATTRACTIONS...
October.
Wh tney-hockridge Concert Co.
Miss Gertrude 8Iaxted, Soprano.
7fr. Whitney AIockridgo. Tenor
0r. Gerald Walen, Vioinist.
Mrs Whitney Woodbridge. Accompanist
November,
Thomas Dixon, Lecture
Subject. backbone"
Byron ". King Lecture
Subject: what Fools Ye MortaIs Be"
December..
Miss Helen Buckley. Chicago
In Song Recital
DR.. Eugene Nay. Washington D. c.
r'Fire from Vesuvius, OF Italy.s Trinity
OF Wonders"
January.
Chicago GIee Club
Assisted 10y
Miss Annette Gray. Soprano.
2Ir c. II. Dixon. Imnersonator-
February.
Ernest Seton Thompson Lecture
sotjeet, "Wnd Animals Have known
vi Clark. New York
In q Demonstration OF
LIQUID Air and Wireless Telegrarny.
SIayson Grand Concert Co.
Mime. Rosa Liade. Couualto.
Mr. Frederick Cranberry. Tenor.
Er. Pau C. Beebe Violoucellse
March.
Le0nora jackson
The Famous Ai0lnist
Supported by
Sir. Harry Flliows thc Noted Tenor.
Gr.N.ilisn Bauer. Gifted German Pianist
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-10
Wichita Lyceum
Season l00L02
..ATTRACTIONS..

October.
Nh tney-hockridge Concert Co.
Miss Gertrude 8Taxted, Soprano.
Nr. Whitney MockTidgc. Tenor
afr. Gerald Walen, Vioiinist.
Mrs. Whitney DIockridge. Accompanies
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-10-10
JANUARY.

Assisted 10y
Miss Annette Gray. Soprano.
Alr. c. II. Dixon, lmpersouator.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
ANOTHER CONFERENCE FAILED.
Strikers and Trust Magnates Still Unable
to Reach a Settlement

New York, September 4.-Terms Of peace
in the steel strike were discussed at length
today at secret conference between ott-
cials of the United States Steel corpora
ton, leaders Of union labor and representa-
tves of the civil organizations which have
interviewed Unusual safeguards of secrecy
were resorted to in order to preserve the
privacy Of the proceedings, but it was
evident that no conclusion was reached and
the decision either to terminate or continue
the strike must be made by the strikers.
1t is believed THAT the labor leaders pos.
sessed an outline Of terms from President
Sharer and that they viii place before
him ana his associates the terms resubmit-
ted by President scbwab OF the United
States Steel corporation.
The participants in the convention We're
President c. NJ Schwab of the United
States Steel corporation. President w. p.
Cory Of the Carnegie steel company, MI.
Preston Of the United States Steel corpora,
ton, President Gompers of the American
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05

Federation Of Labor, President John Mitch
ell of the United Mine Workers assocla-
tion. Secretary Harry White of the Gar
ment Makers association, Prof. jerks Of
the Industrial commission and Ralph NJ
Easley, secretary Of the National Civic
Federation.
The session lasted continuously for more
than six hours. No statement as to the
proceedings was made by any OF the par
Elephants
one OF the steel officials made this state
ment; Nothing was accomplished by the
convention, The strike is in Just the same
position as 1t was before the convention
was held Future action Is for the strik-
ers. do not know of ANYTHING that is to
be done The steel corporation has re-
stated It's position and the men themselves
must elect what they will do.
gram says; Charles NJ schwab's pro-
posal to the STRIKERS was that the com
pany will retain as open mills all those
which II has succeeded in starting and
operating since the strike was declared.
All mills which the strikers have kept
from operating Mr., Schwab agrees shah
remain union mills
These, terms will be submitted 80 Prcsi
dent Shaifer and the executive bord Of
the Amalgamated association.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
THE LOSS OF LA POpA
ITS RECENT SINKING A SERIOUS
BLOW TO COLOMBIA.
Government Charges that Its Destruction
Was the Result Of Plot Of Rebels.
Lives Were Lost.

New York, September 4.The brief ca
bic mention of the recent sinking Of tha
Colombian gunboat La Popg has been sup
plcmcntcd by further particulars regarding
the accident by mail says the Tribune.
General Joaquin Nelez. governor Of Boz
liyia, charges that La Popa was sunk
by rebels, and has caused the imprison-
mcnt Of four survivors, charging them with
completely in the Mot.
The government has used every effort 10
suppress the details ~ the wreck. On this
account it Is not definitely known how
many lives were lost. Ia Popa was carry
Ing froons from Cariagena to Barranquila
and none Of them were spved. The war
shin which went down about sixty miles
from SayanillH, also carried a cargo OF
half n million cartridges and 1000 rides
The loss viii he serious to the govern
mi nj.
The sinkin~ Of Ia Popa viii also cripple
the naval lighting forces, as Colombia re-
largest ship, and is now left with only gun.
boat az any account This Is the Gene, al
pinzon formerly the American steam yacht
Namouna one hundred thousand dpllHre
has been sent to General Neiez from Bn-
gotta with which 70 purchase another YES
CoIncldent with the receipt Of the fore.
going details comes the news thar tbs reYo.
futionsis are preparing simultaneous land
and sea attack on Rio Chncha, on the At
laDtsc side 81 Colombia. II ~ The ohjec;
OF tho rebels TO secure control Of al least
one sesport which will greatly facilitate
the introduction Of munitions of war. They
possess a heet almost, II not quite, equal
TO that OF the government.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
ECUMENlCAL CONGRESS.
NEGRO DELEGATES SHOWN GREAT
EST ATTENTION IN LONDON.
Colored Bishop Walters OF Jersey City
Made an lmpassioned PIea--South
African War Condemned.

London, September 4--The most strik-
Ing feature Of the ccumenclaI Methodist
conference, which opened today. was an
impassioned plea of the coIored bishop.
Walters of Jersey City who received the
hcartiest welcome 81 any Of the American
delegates. He decfhred that there was a
systematic effort on foot on the part OF the
white Americans TO destroy the good opIn-
Ion which the English had Of American
negroes. He recapltulated the lynchlng
figures OF the year 1900 and declared that
though ninety negroes were lynched. In
only eleven cares had assault on white
women been proved.
Tho English people have always bees
our friends" declared Bishop WnIterS
You gave us suffrage and now when we
nre struggling 10 improve ourselves we
look 60 Your, our od-time friends, to give
ns, sympathy and encouragement as you
did In the past"
The hishcIs asseverations on negro NOR
ATTY elected loud cheers from the English
part OF the audience and several Of tho
many Southern delegates went out while
others dl1 not conceal their disagreement
with the speaker.
Another Incident which attracted CON.
ment, was declaration BY Sir Charles
skeleton formerly mayor Of Sheffield, who
IN welcoming the Americans severely crit-
cited the war In South Africa, exclaiming:
"iIoll Is lei loose IN South Africa -
He appealed to the visitors TO go back
and by preaching and example make such
wars Impossible
Rev. Joseph Odcll in welcoming the deie.
gates on hehnlf OF the Primitive Metho.
dlsis struck the same chord. declaring that
the United States represented n sovereign
people and be hoped they would speed the
lost art.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
THROWN INTO CONSERVATION
Invasion of Deputy Sheriffs Is Resented by
Mayor Black of McKeesport.

Pitfsburg September 4--McBeesport was
thrown into a state Of constcrnution this
afte uoon by tho arrival Of a force of depu-
tics under Sheriff Mckinley. accompanied
by the officials Of the Demlcr Tin Plate
company AT the tirst intimHtion that such
course would he pursued, Mayor Il. j.
BlacG held conversation over the long
distance telephone with the sheriff. Later
ne went to Pittsburg and on his return
he was boiling over with indignation. He
deronnced the action of sheriff Mckinley
In the bitterest terms. Chief OF Police
Mortissey volunteered to land every deputy
NJ tho police station If the mayer would
glvo the word but the mayor cautioned
him that such action would transcend his
powera The mayor gave out signed
statement in which he SAYS;
IN view of the fact that Sheriff VIII
Ham G. Mckinley has seen Ut to discharge
what he mistakenly conceives TO be his
duty to send deputy 4heriIs to that por-
tion ~ McKeesport occupied by the Dem
Ter tin mills, it becomes incumbent upon
me 10 protest against such action Prob
ably there is no more peaceful spot on
earth than that Enclosed within our cor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
THE ROBBERS MADE A RICH HAUL,
Alleged to Have Secured $4,000, Much of It in Gold
in the lod-up Near Texarkana.

and the engineer was Instructed 20 pun
out south. The train ives run to Eylau. a
small siding where stop was made.
While one guarded the engine the I'VE
others went back to the express ear, forced
the doors and blew open the safe. they
took their time Mt the work and when
they had concluded, returned TO the loco.
motive with two sacks heavy with booty.
These thcy tossed on tie engine Turning
to the engineer. one sald wen Just
Shell road you here you are not the only
engineer In this crowd ard guess we can
run the machine few miles without your
assistance. When you locate your wagon
tfurc the run In on your mileage, as we
won put in time for the run we make"
Putting out the headlight the bandit en-
glneer opened the throttle and pulled out
Engineer Henderson was left with the ex-
press and mil cars and the messenger
and postal clerk. He made his way to
a section house within mile or two Of
the scene md procuring hand car and
some men to assist in propeIling 1t, started
on a search for the locomotive 1t was
slow work. At point south of Rowan,
within four miles OF Rcdwater they came
upon the deserted engine on the main
track, throttle closed lights out and no
one IN sight, The engine was at the bot.
tom of the grade and had either been de
serted or had been left at point further
north aud was allowed by its own weight
20 seek the level track. The engineer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
PLAN OF REyOLUTIONISTS
SEVERAL SMALL ARMIES OF SEA-
SoNE0 MEN IN FIELD.
Rio Chacha viii Be Attacked by Land
and Sea and the Colombian Rebels
Believe, It Viii Speedily Fall.

New York. September a--PIans Of the
movements Of the reyolutionists In Co
lombia have been received by their agents
here AM II all has gone well. conhrmatory
news Of a startling nature Is soon to he
expected. The Red u line steamer phila-
deiphiu brought large NAH for Or. Res
trcpo. The agent for the revolutionary par
tv n ihls city. Interviewed. he said al
together in Colombia we have now an
army Of more than 10000 men. well armed
anl equipped. General Tribe Tribe has
1850 wen drilled troops under him and,
7'nrding to our advices. was TO start
versfty H'sn of invasion Of Colombia
, ow San Cristobal on Au.
oan loO2 Hines is General Gonzales
Valencia ~, nearly an equal number Of
Colombian troops to oppose him
Al Rio Chacha, which Is the seaport Mt
the northern part of the department Of
Magdalena, with population of io0oO,
men who now have the city surrounded.
General G.. Castillo Is In command and
General j. NJ. Castillo Is next In charge
with the forces divided about equally he,
tween them.
.Rio Chacha win he attacked both bv
land and by sea, and we expect will speed.
lily fall. Then we shall take Santa Marta,
further down the coast, and hold both
senports Of the Magdalena province. 1t
vi not he dificult to control the entire
department
dHetween Rio Chacha and General Tribe.
Uuhc't position near San Crlstobn Is sta
,ioreG General Camacho. who has force
OF 1905 veterans. For some time they have
AMI !""Ie quantity of ammunition have
been gotten To them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05

got aboard backed to the mail and express
cars and coupled up.
The train was not put together untii
carly this morning. Some tine after mid.
night Henderson succeeded n getting his
engine and the two cars back to where tho
first stop was made by the robbers and
the train proceeded south to Mount Pleas
ant, the division point. There fun lie.
port was made Of the robbery.
In the meantime Conductor Armstrong
and several passengers had walked back
TO Texarkana and given the alarm. With
out delay the sheriff organized a posse
and started in pursuit and the conductor
returned to his train. The passengers were
not molested.
While Superintendent Russ OF the Pacific
Express company admits the robbers Sc.
cured much money, he refused to make a
statement.
The trick was turned by men more ex-
perienced In railroading than in robbery,
They knew the stops OF the train and were
pared for the emergency thus presented
1t was not necessary for them to flag the
engineer aud when he stopped TO blow
for the crossing, they climbed aboard. They
were armed but did not mike unnecessary
display of their weapons. All were masked
and each wore a coat. The country where
the hold up occurred Is densely wooded SO
that the robbers have an opportunity TO
double their tracks through the timber
and hide the route they are travelling
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05

porate limits, There is no disorder here.
There Is no menace to disorder here.
~ WIS at such a time ms this and the
rounding out of 50 highly creditable record
as this bat Sheriff Mckinley gathered to-
getto" some half hundred of the hungry
AMI unemployed heelers many OF them
men OF bad records and questionable char
acte, and hurled them into the city. This
little handful Of men. armed with brief
authority and legal weapons constitute a
vastly greater menace to peace and good
order of McKecsport than the more than
twelve full regiments of law abiding clti-
2pns who are now on strike here.
III reiterate my ability, unaided by tse
couafy authorities, to prevent deeds of
lawlessness. whether affecting the property
of individuals or the United States Steel
corporation.
81 now call upon the striking working
men Of McKeesport to give the lie to the
alleged necessity for the presence ~ these
Deputies Stay away from the Demler
mills and let rhe officials fight their battle
for resumption with incompetent assist
ance. Ignore their stealtlly operations aud
remain qnet about your homes You will
lose nothing and al the same time you will
emphasize the falsity Of vicious criticism
directed at both yourselves and me.
tSigned) Robert j. Black"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
WANT TARIFF REDUCED
ECONOMICAL PROPAGANDA WILL BE
CONTINUED TO THAT END.
Merchants Union Of Havana Desires the
United States to.FaVor Cuban Prod
uots--Some Opposition.

New York, September at is the be-
lief among many Americans that the Mer-
chants union OF Havana win not continue
the economic pApaganda 70 gain reduc-
tion in the American tariffs in favor OF
Cuban products, says tho HAVANA CORE
spondeut Of the Tribune. While its presi-
dent, Mr. Gambia. man Of American
ideas favors the movement there are GER
tain elements led by Mr. Rodriguez, sec
rotary OF the CORPORATION that hamper MIR.
Gamha's work. The reason is said 70 be
found In the fact that these parties are
Spanlards who understand well enough that
sugar and tobacco in the United states.
II q similar reduction Is granted TO Amer
lean products In Cuba this country will
control the Cuban markets to the detri-
ment ~ the Spanish commercial interests.
To this policy, it Is thought, Is due the
resolution of the merchants exchange TO
solicit tho free entry OF Cuban sugar into
the United States.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05

Texarkana, Ark September Tonight
the posse returned here, having called the
hoodhounds from the tracks It has been
discovered that the train robbers secured
one bag Of gold which took the combined
efforts Of two men to carry frcm the ex
press ear to the engine.
The through safe was dynamted While
the dogs were trailing II was decided to
search this place for the guilty parties.
who are believed TO be Texarkana men.
or at least one man. the rest boys. The
arrest Is looked FOR hourly The amount
Of booty has been reported too low and
will reach nearly $4,000
The Cotton Belt has offered reward
of $500 for the robbers aud the express
company 10 per cent Of all money recoy.
cred. All of the posses have been called
to TeXarkana.
St Louis September "A special tn
the Post Dispatch from Fort WORTH Texas
says; Cotton Belt passenger train No I
southbound, due to leave Tcxarkana Mt
9:25 last night. was DELAYED In its depart
ure and did not get out until II o'clock.
1t reached the Texas and Pacific crossing.
four miles south Of TeNarkann. about
1925 p. m. As 1t stopped to blow. six men
boarded the train. Two Of these were on
the engine and compelled the engineer
ana fireman to go heck and cut the mail
and express cars from the train When
this had been done the six men boarded
the engine, left the fireman with the train
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
FORSYTH GOT HIS LETTER
NAVY DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AN
EXPLANATION.
Cognizance Taken OF the Captains In
tervieW in Which He Said Sampson
Was Promoted Over Seniors.

Philadelphia, September 4--Captain Jas
NJ. Forsyth, United States navy, today re,
ceiyed letter from Secretary Long re-
questlns I'm explanation Of his alleged in
tervicw unon the Sampson,Schcy contro-
versy. which was accredited to him by a
Kansas City newspaper The interview
quotes captain Forsyth as saying the
trouble in naval circles Is due to the fact
that Admiral Sampson was promoted over
the heads Of seventeen capabe officers
who were his seniors In rank.
Captain FORSYTH admitted having re-
seYpd letter from the navy department,
but declined 10 speak further for publica-
ton
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
ARE SUFFERING TERRIBLY
BRITISH REFUGEES IN SOUTH AF-
RIGA HAVE A KICK.
They Are Threatened with Ruin Through
Accommodating Liabilities Proposed
Settlements Considered Unfair.

Durham, September Representations
have been made to Lord Miner that the
British refugees are NOT nearly so well
treated MS are the Beers and are suffering
terribly. The transportation by railroad
of supplies for the Bocr refugees prevents
the British returning to their homes. For
eigners, 1t Is said are allowed 10 move as
they are inclined. The refugees are threat
ened with ruin through accommodating liza
hiities. The feeling prevails that the pro-
posed settlements are not fair TO tho new
colonies and that a just proposition OF the
responsibility for tho war and expense M
yolyed Is not shown them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
DRIVEN INTO MORTIMER
BOTHA SAID TO HAVE BEEN FORCED
INTO THAT DISTRICT.
Said Also His Command Is in an Ex-
hausted Condition. but 1t Seems to
Be Recuperatina.

London. September A dispatch from
CSpetown says: The forces of Colonies
scoLelI and Doran have driven General
Botha into the Mortimer district. Nearly
all Of General Botba's horses are in an
exhausted condition and fully ne-quarter
of Ills commando is dismouuted.
General Botha, unfortunately for the
British captured thirty remeunts
The Boer invaders are threatening Zuur-
brack pass, Cape Colony, Which c@pmands
sweliandap9, The place Ia Eell defended.
however aisd IL Is not likely that tho, Beers
will attempt to enter the town"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
oUARRELED I'M JAIL.

Two Of the Aleaed Goebe Murder Con-
sprators Become Angry.
Frankfort, Ky, September 4--James
Howard and ex-Secretary of State Caleb
Powers. convicted as Goebel murder con
spirators, quarreled in jail here this after
noon Howard threw Il heavy inkstand at
Powers, striking him on the head. Powers
was knocked over and bied ptofusely, Drs
nemare ard Crutcher dressed the wound.
They remained with Powers over an hoSr
The only witness ewas eNAssiStalt Ad u
tant General j. X Dixon. who was In
conference with the two men. Powers
was too Ill tonight ~ be seen. Howard, on
the advice of his attorney, refused 10 talk
Howard's new trial begins here next Mon
l,R-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
CONNECTION IN JAPAN.
ALE eed Outrageous Treatment of Ladies
bY Quarantine Officers the Cause.

BY Quarantine Officers the Cause.
Yokohama. August 21-Via Victoria, p.
C.. September "a To say that hornets
nest has been stirred up in Japan would
but mildly express the news Of the 81.
legged outrageous treatment of japanese la.
dies on the Nippon Maru by the quarcn-
tine officers Of Hawaii Nothing in the
course Of all the relations between America
and Japan has aroused 50 much press in.
dignation or such strong popular feeling
The iGldent shows clearly the difficulties
that are before the American government
should the japanese h. discriminate
against in the framing of immigration laws.
Any such discrimination would also de
stroy the extraordinary friendly relations
which have always existed between tne
tvyn CoyprurupntS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
SPAIN WILL TAKE ACTION
HAS DEMANDED RESTITUTION OF
KIDNAPPED CHILDREN.
Sultan of Morocco Held Responsible fos
the Acts Of His Subiects--Frenoh
Frontier Controversy

london, September 4 Abdul Krama, who
has represented the sultan OF Morocco on
special mission to Paris and St Peters,
hurg. says, according to dispatch to the
Tines from Tangier that ne trusts the
French frontier dispute has been salts
fectorily arranged. He has reason to be
lIeve, however, that the arrangement viii
not be permanent though he thinks It will
aIlny unrest II the negotiations between
the sultan aud the French minister 10 Mo
rocco are closed Spain has been unable
To secure the restitution OF boy and glrl
KIDNAPPED by subjects of the sultan. *
they arc not returned before October ~.
Span will take action.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
Corporations Sued.

Fort Worth, Texas, September Al S.
corruthers, book seller, today filed suit
in the district court against the American
School Furniture company, the Grand
Rapids School Furniture works ana A, NJ,
SIcElweo, asking damages in. the sum Of
$4,000. actual and exemplary. The petit
ton alleges conspiracy 10 damage the bust
ness of plaintiff by interfering with his
representative agencies for the sale OF
school desks, books, etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05

Nely York, September 4.-The following
Texans are registered in New York:
Hcuston-Ada Clay, Sinclair
Dalias- Mrs. F X. Adams Gilsey.
san Antonio-H. W Trembolt, Everett
Shciman-H. II. Thompson, Willard j L..
Thompson and wife. Bartholdl.
Wichita Falls--C. Henderson, Nendomn
Gllveston--M. Samuels. ] Nultcs, I'M
perialS G. II. Mensng, Bartholdi Miss b..
NJ. Randall, ST. Denis.
Pieris Miss Della French Victoria.
Rellon- William c. Martin, ST. Denis.
III Plso--J. + Coles, Manhattan.
Maco---C. A. Boynton Park Avenue
TeSas--J. Darling and wife, Sturteyant,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. September 4-Eastern Texas
Partly cloudy Thursday, with local show
ers in southern portion Friday; light TO
fresh southeasterly winds on the coast,
Oklahoma and Indian Tcritory-Showers
and cooler Thursday; Friday fair southcrly
winds. becoming variable.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
Head Crushed with a RifIe.

Lockhart, Texas, September Am alter
cation occurred yesterday near MeAIahan
between prominent farmers of the neigh
hprhood In which Mr.. james Long had his
head badly crushed by a blow from 4
Winchester rifle lie is In q critical couhi-
ton but no arrest has been made yet,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-05
Convict Fatally Wounded.

Fort Worth, Texas, September 4.-Last
night at Center, Pink Carter, county con
Wet was shot by a guard. one load of
thirteen huokshOt went into the small of
the hack; the other cut off his right arm.
Death seems certain. Parker is a negro
who WIS trYing 10 escape.