Semi-weekly Express, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 January 1897 — Page 8

MR. CLEWS' LETTER

vVRIXEK 8KES AN IMPROVEMENT IN WALit. 8TBEET.

Changes That Save Come About Throng Gradual Natural

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New York," Jan. 17.—In Wall street, the year 1897 opens "With a marked improvement of tone. Among the banks, in the investment market, in speculative operations and in the various branches of credit, the recovery of confidence is very conspicuous. The change no artificial product it has come about trough a gradual natural process, and is the result of a growing conviction that a reaction has set in from the various adverse conditions and moods which, for the last, three years, have so completely shaken the foundation of public confidence. Not that the future is regarded as entirely exempt from some important uncertainties for it is conceded that adjustments remain to be accomplished which are needful to establishing a complete sense of public security.

One of the main things tending to this current recovery is the evidence on every side of a more conservative, intelligent and rational public sentiment. Our three years of severe trial has eierved as an invaluable education. It has exposed certain radical but unsuspecting dangers in our curreney eystem and in our financial machinery. The first effect of those revelations .was to produce a paralyzing alarm, under which capital and industry became uteerly stag-. uated. The exposure of our perils, however, stimulated investigation and investigation has enabled us to understand our complication of diseases,, to measure their dangers and to put reasonable estimate upon the remedies proposed for. their removal. We. have thus come, to understand our case and are able to see the way out.of it which first' carries us out of the the paralyzing stage of fright, and .then establishes more of a hope that the national judgment will provide a way of escape from our industrial and financial derangement. Having thus passed beyond the stage of confused misconceptions into that of an intelligent comprehension o'f the situation, the battle with our adverse conditions is virtually won.

Among active men of affairs, there is now a general concensus of opinion as to what is needful to put our varied interests upon a sound and safe oasis and it is this matured understanding of the situation aud its Wants, together with the public urgency, for applying prdhipt remedies, that largely accounts for the great improvement tf tone which is now appearing in Wall street.

At: the same time, this recovery is much encouraged by the abatement of the late political excitement The silver question is now scarcely mentioned, in congress or out. The jingo sentiment is virtually silent There is no longer any impatience to force ourselves prematurely between Spain and the Cubans, and the probabilities suggest the hope of an early settlement of that struggle. In brief, the sober judgment of the people has asserted its ascendency over the wave of passion which had spread over politics, and the danger from false and precipitate policies has subsided. Above all, the arbitration treaty has diffused throughout the nation the great hope of founding a lasting friendship with the only country that we have been wont to regard as possibly threatening our international peace. It is not conceivable that the senate can fail to ratify this greatest compact that has ever been established among nations and I when the treaty has been ratified its beneficial effects will apptar in many ways not now thought of and which will tend to elevate the national sentiment and to dispel political misgivings which have more than a little conducted to the late prevailing distrust. Thus, in politics, both domestic and international, we seem to be passing from an ebullition of passion and prejudice to a condition of calmer and more responsible policies the more intelligent classes are gaining the ascendency in public opinion, and the common sense of the people is coming to the rescue of the nation. Nothing could more than this contribute to the com-plete-restoration of prosperity, for nothing is so directly responsible for the late alarm as 'tSugwild. vagaries in our politics.

Thflmovements which are thus affecting Wal? street, are producing similar effects in business circles at large. Manufacturers and merchants perceive that a new spirit has come over the markets and that tendencies on all sides are more hopeful. They have not entirely got over the disappointment of the late unreasonable expectation that the election would raise a great spurt of commercial activity at the very time of the year when business is always at its lowest ebb but it is generally conceded that the elements of a solid revival are already in sight and that we are now in the beginning of an era of great prosperity. It may be that, owing to the extreme spirit of conservatism into which men of business have been schooled by recent experience, we shall witness no very striking boom during the first half of the year there can be no rea sonable doubt, however, that ihe, fall trade •will leave little to be desired in the way of prosperity. It is not to be overlooked that the export business, especially in connection with manufactured goods, is rapidly assuming very large dimensions, and yet this Important factor attracts little attention from those who are accustomed to consult the commercial barometer. At the same time we are in the midst of a remarkable revival in the shipments of the ordinary staple articles of export. During the last twelve months. (1S96) the exports of cotton, breadstufl's, mineral oils and animals and animal products reached the extraordinary value of $C34,000,000 against $522,000,000 in 1S95. This uot only means a condition of the foreign exchanges extraordinarily in our favor it equally means a vialuable relief to our farming and planting populations, which must have its effect upon the country trade of the season now opening.

The foreign exchange market continues steady and affords no symptom of the exportation of gold which London and Paris have been so confidently telling us must ippear soon after the opening of this year. We have already mentioned the fact in these sdvlces that, at the end of last year, about {35,000.000 in bills of exchange was held here as a temporary investment, in place of forwardlr* the bills to Europe in the usual Course. These obligations have now begun to fall due. Were the collections remitted in the ordinary course, we should now be importing considerable amounts of gold the foreign bankers, however, are glad to issue other bills agaiust these maturities, so that this large foreign indebtedness to New York is being to a considerable extent renewed as it becomes payable. This operation suits the large holders ot idle balances here and helps to sustain the local rate of interest and it still better suits the convenience of the foreign centers, which are afflicted by a comparative dearth of gold. This situation strengthens the probability that little gold will be sent hence to Eurepe during the first half of the current year.

The foregoing are the principle factors l»w affecting Wail street interests. On the

ietock- exchange.. ..they.. are construed as strongly favoring a steady improvement in the value of securities, and consequently bonds and stocks are persistently advancing. It may "not be that these conditions will at once develop info any extreme speculative activity for everywhere the spirit of business io conservative but a steady rise in prices seems inevitable and, in my judgment, purchases at present prices will ultimately show handsome profits.

HENRY CLEWS.

THE COFFEE WAR.

-Fight Between (he Arbnckle'a aod the Sugar Trust. Toledo, O., Jan. 17.-'-The fight between the Arbuckles and the Sugar Trust regarding the price of coffee will continue more bitter than ever. "Only for the injunction suit hanging over our heads," said the chief director of the Woolson Spice Co. tonight, "we would cut the price of coffee another half cent a pound. .We cannot do it, however, in face of the order of the court. Instead of losing $1,000 per day, as It is stated by the Arbuckles in their petition against us on account of cutting prices, we are making over $1,000 per day, which our books will show. We have no fear of the outcome of the suit, because we can show the business is prospering. The price of coffee is too high now, and we can afford to lower it if the courts will only permit us to do so. We are running night and day and employing 600 hands, and if the suit comes our way we will employ 1,200 inside of the rrext ten days. If the suit goes against us, then we will be compelled to remove from Toledo and secure a location elsewhere.'

:Our

purpose is to make Toledo

the great and only coffee center of the world. "The trouble with Arbuckle is that he bought coffee for 11 cents-per pound when he could have purchased it a short time afterwards for 9 to 9% cents per pound. He is trying to sell coffee on the basis of his cents per pound purchase, while we are willing tO'give the public the benefit of our 9 cents per poitnd purchase, for the same class Of goods: This is where the whole fighihinges. Arbuckle made a bad deal in buying coffee, and he wants the public to help him out, while we bought at market prices and are willing and ready-to let the public enjoy trhe benefit of our economical purchase. We are in the coffee^businesS for the money there is in it not our health, and Ave propose to stay there regardless of threats or intimidations."

FARMER OUTWITS A ROBBER

Instead of Being: Robbed He Secures ®i»0 of the Highwayman. South Bethlehem, Pa., Jan. 17.—Farmer Young, who lives in Klecknersville, a few miles from Bethlehem, figured in a sensational incident that made him $500 .richer, and the envy of all the farmers in the neighborhood. According to his story he Was driving along a deserted part, of the road yesterday, when a woman hailed him and asked for a lift for a short distance. The good-natured farmer consented. He had not driven far, however, when he discovered that his companion was not a woman, but a man. The farmer, half scared to death, tried to think of a scheme to get rid of the intruder. Finally he dropped his whip in th£ road.

The stranger offered to hold the horse while Mr. Young got out for his whip. The farmer declared the horse wild and skittish and begged the stranger to jump out and get the whip. The latter did so, and then the farmer sent his nag along at a break-neck speed. Three shots from the disguised stranger whizzed by his head, but he reached home safely. Arriving there he fpund that the stranger had left a satchel in the buggy. The satchel was a gold mine for the farmer. It containel nearly $500 in gold and silver coin, a complete set of burglar tools and three bulldog revolvers.

The old farmer has all the articles in his possession'and that is what makes him the envy of every individual for miles around. But Farmer Young is a religious man, and says if the woman impersonator calls he can have his property.

RUMORSOF RIOT.

Factional Fight Reported From Byron, Georgia. Cincinnati. Jan. 17.—A special to the Commercial Tribune from Americus, Ga., says: For dver twenty-four hours the village of Byron, in Houston county, has been in a state of riot, in which four men, C. C. Richardson, C. L. Batemau, C. C. Bateman and R. H. Baslcies, were shot and others held in terror. The trouble grew out of a municipal election held two weeks ago, which resulted in a tie, the town dividing into two bitter factions and charges of fraud being freely interchanged between the leaders. A second election was called for yesterday to decide the contest, in which every voter was brought up to the polls not a change taking place in the political alignment, thus fear of a second tie, which was actually the result. The leaders of the factions were Charles L. Bateman and C. C. Richardson. Unfortunately they approached the polls at the same moment. A personal collision took place in which shotguns were iiroduced. Their followers made a rush home to securc arms and in a few moments the village street presented a warlike scene. The telegraph operator, who was a woman, abandoned her key in. terror and thus for hours the outside world was cut off from communication.

The arrival of the sheriff about dark restored comparative peace, but at 9 o'clock in the evening the trouble was renewed, and at the ringing of the school bell the entire population was once more in the street. The sheriff succeeded in. establishing his authority, but the feud now started, especially since the election has to be held over again, is looked upon as likely to result in further bloodshed.

Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure it you must tjike internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly on the blood and mticous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of th^, best physicians in this country for years,, and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known. *ojtnbin]^r with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.

F. J- Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, O. Sold by druggists, price 75 cents.^-rC' f\

Wagon Tr tin Robbert in OtcUhoiu Guthrie, O. T.. Jan. 17.—A party of emigrants cn route from Missouri to Oklahoma, by wagon train, were held up and robbed of all money and valuables in the mountainous country on the western line of the Creek reservation. The robbers secured about $1,000. There were six bandits under the leadership of a man whom one of the Mis^ourians recognized as George Taylor, the escaped murderer of the Meeks family. This is the same section in which a traveling man recognized Taylor a month ago, and is a rough mountainous district where the Dal tons, Cook and Dolin raasrs formerly hac^ their rendezvous^

THAT KELLER CASE

LETTER EXPAININO THE ATTITUDE OK l'HK.CITIZENS.

A Denial That the hreats of Salt Coipes From I'rosecrttors In the Case. ?0'

Thie following appeared in the Rockville TriBUne and was signed "Citizen." It is supposed to have been written by someone living in the neighborhood of the Kellers

"Russell Mills, Ind., Jan. 12, 1897. "It appears that some of the newspapers are constantly gossipping about the Kellers being always held up *before the public and bitterly censured. Many would .endeavor to make the public believe that the citizens Who took part in the prosecution of the Kellers for the murder of Clara Shanks are the authors of all the newspaper gossip, such as the Veedersburg News, whose articles infer "that the Kellers are living in profound silence and peaceful quietude, and only desire to live in peace with, the commonwealth of Wolf Creek Falls. "Some would infer that all sensational reports, such as damage suite, were instigated, and the report sent abroad by the people of the foregoing vicinity. So, in behalf of the citizens of the vicinity, who so perisistently aided in the prosecution of the Clara Shanks tragedy, they only wish to be recognized as law-abiding citizens, Whoj are bitterly opposed to murder and crimes' and simply desire justice and ask to be truthfully represented. All reports of a damage suit have originated right at tie threshold of the accused and their zero detectives. The citizens further denj thaf It is peace and quietude the accused are seeking and desire, but it is only a revengpful and selfish aim to procure help. The Commonwealth have done nothing th ey regret, nor more than would be carried in to'execution again under similar circumstances. So if this agitation continues and a damage suit is the final result the people will be prepared to take care of .the .better interest of the commonwealth." V.tMS

Such reports as the following are the ones referred to: "The Friend says it has it from reliable source that Maggie Keller intends to immediately bring a damage suit against all who participated in her prosecution, said suit to be brought in the Federal court.—Veedersburg News. Ji^l

MR. CHUNG'S QUEER BUSINESS.

He Polishes the Bones of Dead Celestials and Sends Them to China. Mr. Chung IS a contractor in the employ of the Chinese Six Companies of San Francisco. He entered into a contract eleven years ago to travel all over .the United States and exhume the bones of Chinamen. All Chinamen who come to this country have a contract with the Six Companies that, in case of death, their bones shall be returned to the flowery kingdom, and .Mr. Chung is the man who personally sees that the contract is carried out, w.ys the Ellensbury (Ore.) Register. He is intrusted with the task of keeping track of the dead Chinamen, taking their bones out of the grave, and shipping them to China—the only place, according to their religion, where they can find absolute rest. As he is under $30,000 bonds to do the work well, it is needless to say that he is careful. He brings two-as-sistants from San Francisco, who do the rough work. He had with him, when he came here, the names of four Celestials, three of whom died here in 1889, and tone in 1892. All of these will be exhumed and shipped. Dr. Gray, the health officer, having supplied a certificate that none died of contagious diseases.

Chung's contract says that he must not get the bones mixed that each individual set must be cleaned, put in a white muslin bag, and then be boxed securely for shipment across the Pacific. He is not allowed to cut, saw or break a bpne, nor can he boil the bones to get the flesh off, on penalty of forfeiture of his bond. He says that three years serve to' do away with the flesh, but they are generally allowed to remain in the grave longer than that, in order to make sure of a clean job when he goes at it. Each set of bones is labeled, and a record is kept of them. All are shipped to San Francisco, and when four tons have been collected they are put on a steamer and shipped. The Six Companies have a special contract with •the steamship companies and the cost of a ride across the great deep in this particular condition is only $250, and the company boasts that there has never been a kick on high rates. „1""' *.

Mr. Chung's assistanls aroused the foui peaceful sleepers from their long rest, polished them up according to contract and sent them on their way—if not rejoicing, at least according tot contract. —. -M -Vs

RATES ARE REASONABLE.

Extortionate Rates Are Not to Be Charged in Washington. Washington, Jan. 17.—WashingtOtilans who are making effort to so arrange the inaugural ceremonies,of Mr. McKinley so that none can complain are disturbed by statements, circulated in certain parts of the country to the effect that extortionate rates are to be exacted of those who come here to witness the inauguration ceremonies. Speaking to an Associated Press representative today, Chairman Bell said: "If people insist on making their own arrangements, the inaugural committee cannot be held responsible, but it can assure any one who will address Colonel L. P. Wright, chairman of the committee on public comfort, that he will secure for them the best accommodations at reasonable rates. He has listed already accommodations for from 20,000. to 30,000 persons, mostly in private houses which are well located, and which are supplied with all modern conveniences. The list is daily increasing. The rates will average about as follows:

Foil lodging only $1 per day for beds and 75 cents for cots, $1.25 to $1.50 for lodging and breakfast, and $2 to $2.50 for lodging and meals. Good horses fof the parade may be hired for from $5 to $10. If persons have equipments it would be well to bring them, although such as may not possess them'will be supplied by the committee at moderate cost."

FASTING CURES RHEUMATISM.

Odd Mode of Treatment Adopted by a Sufferer In Oregon. r*? Eugene, Ore., Jan.-18.—John Lynch has just broken a ten diys' fast, during which time he has taken nothing but cold water. Lynch resides in the suburbs of this city and has been a sufferer from inflammatory rheumatism for eight years.. He exhausted resources of the medical^ fraternity, having received treatment from the best physicians of Portlali^pd San Francisco, and, discouraged at .resorted to scientific works. SomelM]jp £ot' the -Idea of fasting and several moriths-aga he fasted for twenty-four hounssjfnd yesterday*, he finished his fifth fastifS

During the past ten Aajfs^he has not!taken a bit of food of any description, but he drank about a quart of cold water daily in small sips. Fqr the first six days he suffered the pangs of hunger. Afterward food placed before him would not be noticed and he had no desire to eat. He did not suffer mentally, but after the first law days suf

fered some physically. He was greatly reduced in flesh when he' began W fast, but ivas tij) and walked about e&ch day during the fast After th© first few days he was restless and nervous at night, but rested well in the daytime. He has been greatly reduced in flesh, but, says he could have fasted many days iongeir before being prostrated.

At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon a (small quantity of corameal -vyas burnt to carbon, then made into gruel and about three spoonfuls taken, together with a small quantity iomato juice. Previous to eating the patient sucked the juice of a lemon. The stomach, though inactive for so long, immediately began performing regular functions and the patien£,soon .felt well. So far as cure goes, th'tS rheumatism has left his great faith in the cure. If any symptoms remain after a few days he says he will en ter upon another fast

A PASTOR'S WORDS.

Dr. Talmage Refers to the Recent Arbltratlon Treaty. Washington, Jan. 17.—Dr. T. DeWitt Talma ge, in his sermon this morning, referred to the arbitration treaty in the following language: "The mightiest, grandest movement for driving brutal war out of the earth dates from January 11,1897. The men who on either side of the sea did most to effect that plan of arbitration have made themselves immortal. The evening of the present administration of the United States Government has been honored with the gladdest event of eighteen centuries. All civilized nations will copy the sublime example. I implore the illustrious Senate of the United States to allow nothing to interfero with a vote of ratification, that the bells of all Christendom may light out, 'Peace on earth, good will to men.' "Senators, many of you my personal friends, let me say 'that this is the opportunity of your lives. By emphatic and enthusiastic vote rise to the splendor of the occasion and win the favor of all the good of earth and all the mighty of heaven. Let the 'Aye, aye' .of our American Senate Tesound through all the capitals of Europe and make all the arsenals and armories of the World hear there shall be no more murder among nations. The worst thing you can do for a man is to kill him the best thing you ncan do for a man is to save him

BICYCUE TRACK OWNERS,*-'?

A. New Association Organized tu New York New York, Jan. 17.—A* meeting of bicycle race» track owners, which was held at the Everett House Saturday night, did not adjourn until early this morning. Nearly all the larger tracks" in the United States were represented. The new organization which is to have full control of all affairs pertaining co bicycle racing, both professional and amateur, was successfully launched. No name has yet been given to the associa

"W. J. Corcoran of Boston, who Is" head of •the new movement' is very sanguine that it will' work great good both to the riders and track owners, as a more equitable arrangement of purses will be made. H. E. Ducker of Boston, L. H. Adams of Springfield, Mass., and L. M. Rich of Bridgeport, Conn., were appointed a committee to draw up a set of rules and regulations to govern the new organization.

After a great deal of discussion the delegates agreed that they would not make any dates.for races until after the report.of the committee on rules had been received. This tjOTjnsittee'must report at the" next meeting which will be held at the Everett House on January 30th. Mr. Corcoran says the Association "when in full working order will relieve the L. A. W. of a great deal of work with which it is now overburdened

INSTALLATION AND BANQUET.

Terra Haute Commandery No. 16, K, r. The following officers elected at the annual conclave of Terre Haute Commandery No. 16, Knight Templars, December 26, were installed into officc Saturday night, January 16: Charles Balch, E. C. James K. Allen, G. George A. Schaal, C. G. Thomas B. Long, prelate Frederick C. Goldsmith, S. Afy.: Lmil Froeb, J. W. William T. Byers, treasurer Charles A. Melville, recorder Samuel Mass, standard bearer: J. Irving Riddle, sword bearer Robert P. Davis, warden Worth B. Steele, third guard Robert W. Van Valzah, second guard Homer L. Stees, first £uard, Alexander Thomas, captain of guard.

The installation ceremonies were conducted byffm. E. Perryman, grand captain geicral of the grand commandery, and P. E. C. john

Warren, after which the air knights repaired to the banquet hall, where a reast of good things waited them. P. E. G. C. Alexander Thomas acted as toastmaster. Happy remarks were made by all the past eminent commanders and sir knights. The occasion being a doubly pleasant one for the new eminent commander,. Charles Balch, the installation occurring on his 34th birthday. At a late hour the festivities were brought to a close by the toast, "Success to the Commandery and its New Officers."

PROMINENT FARMER DEAD.

James Anderson, of Vermillion County— Death of Joseph C. Willard Clinton, Ind., Jan. 17.—James Anderson, one of the most prosperous and prominent farmers of Helt township, aged 74 years, died at 11 o'clock this morning. Mr. Anderson had been a resident of the county more than sixty years, and was well known and liked throughout its borders. He was in robust health until two years ago, when he was stricken with paralysis, since which time he has been an invalid. One brother survives him, Mr. N. C. Anderson, superintendent of the North Creek Coal Co.

Death the Resnlt of a Cold. New York, Jan. 17.—Wm. S. Moore, the step father of Annabelle Moore, on whose complaint Chapman raided the Seeley dinner at Sherry's, died at his home in this city today as the result of a cold contracted during the trial at police headquarters. Moore was 52 years old. He conducted a vaudeville agency in Union Square and was well known among vaudeville performers.

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We have just added a

New Shoe Department

ation: ,•* There is ©very reason for the YoungfHe^s Christian Association to be pleased with the record of the past year. While business has scarcely been up to the standard of former seasons, while'an exciting res campaign tended very naturally to attract people to consideration of civic and commercial prosperity, and while there has been no great revival of religion amongst the churches of our city, the work of the association has exceeded that of any other in its

^'.The^Memberahip—The number of members enrolled at the close of the year was 451, an increase over that of any former year. Much of this result came about through a friendly contest, instituted October 1st by two companies called the "Reds and the "Blues" by which 143 names were added to our roll. It may be noted in passim that the "Blues" came out finally victorious, but only after a most spirited contest. While our membership is most encouraging, as much as there has been, in the main, a steady growth'from the time of our first organization, it must be freely admitted that there is still a great opportunity, as well as urgent necessity, to enlist very many more of the young men of the city in this noble cause.

Financial Affairs—The total subscriptions secured for the year was $1,268.25 from cash membership $1,596.19 due on memberships, $457.40 received from lecture course, $149.00, making a total of $4,070.84, as the resources for the year, while the-expenses for the work was $3,875.56 leaving a small balance with which to begin the new. year, provided our collections shall prove to be made in full. It is but justice to say in this connection, that the association is carrying an indebtedness of more than a thousand dollars, contracted in starting our work, on which we are paying interest, which it is hoped may be reduced, if not canceled, by our extrat efforts and with the assistance of many firm friends who have heretofore come to our aid in times of need. Our citizens in no small numbers, and with no thought of stint, have kept our cause on their hearts from year to year, and have freely and cheerfully helped us with wise counsel and money.

Educational—The mechanical drawing class has had an average attendance of five, and the class in stenography eleven. Mr. Lew H. Blake has succeeded Mr. Lock wood, who left the city, as instructor in stenography. Classes in bookkeeping and penmanship have been organized, but good work in thie department cannot be done without better quarters and more money. There is an unlimited field open -for us in this work, and ths question is, will the association be able to take advantage of it?

Physical Work—The attendance in this department may be summed up as follows: The average attendance of the evening class was 19% the junior, 16 the normal school, 20 the business men, 13, and the polytechnic 17, making a total of 25J6 classes, with an average of 17 each—the largest verge since 1893, when everything ws new and almost the entire membership was in the gymnasium. Besides this, there were 2a leaders' classes, 32 games of basket ball, 12 in-door and three out-door athletic contests and 180 physical examinations, in which several cases of organic heart trouble, and a larger number of hypertrophied or enlarged heart, resulting from excessive bicycling, were discovered. The number of baths given daily was 47, making a total of nearly 14,000 for the year, fsjji

Our success in this depai'fm&fatTsT'lftrgely due to our physical directors. Mr. F. B. Barnes was witlf the association part of the year, carrying forward the work with bis chsacteristic earnestness and success, so fully known and appreciated by our membership, and our citizens lis general. Upon his resignation In July last, to enter upon a larger field of usefulness in Chicago, the board was exceedingly fortunate in securing as his successor the services of Mr. J. P. Kimmel. The department has Jost none

Probably only once in a year that money possesses the purchasing power as it will

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THE ANNUAL REPORT

SUBMITTED BY THIS BOARD OF DIRKCTORS OF THE "S. M. C. A.

An Interesting Statement in Resrartl ,to This Association As to the Past Year's Work.

The annual report of the directors of the Young Men's Christian Association has been submitted by the president of the,board,,H. P. Townley. It reads as follows: To the Members and Friends of the Associ

SOLD BY,

Wm. Jennings Neukom, 648 Lafayette Ave. Geo. Reiss, Second street and Wabash Avo. Carl Ivrietenstein. Fourth and Cherry Sts.

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of its popularity or efficiency under the new management, and some new features hava been added. Mr. Kimmel's work is proving to be exceedingly satisfactory.

Social—Seven receptions have been given during the year and have been well attended. The total attendance at the rooms was more thn 58,000, a daily average of 177 35 persons were directed to boarding houses 16 sick members visited and their wants relieved, situations were secured for nine persons, and the entire outlay for this department for the year was only $34.69. Closely allied to this phase of the work should b« mentioned the services of our ladies' auxiliary. These social occasions have.bad much added to their enjoyment by the presence of these ladies, and the refreshments and luncheons served by them.

Religious Wrork—The other departments and features of the association are naturally made to contribute to the success of the religions work. The commanding thought in the mind in establishing such an institution is eventually to reach and influence young men for good. The bringing of these to understand fully their duties to -themselves, to the community and to God, is the ultimate aim and prayer of all consistent association workers. The full and intelligent acceptance of Christ as the Savior of the race is our plea. To this end many religious meetings have been held, of which the following is a brief summary: The total number of regular and special meetings^ was fi2* the average attendance of each 9i, in these meetings there were 68 requests for prayer and 45 men professed to accept Christ their personal Savior. The workers' training class has had an average attendance of five at each session, and the Bible Study Club, 17. The work in this department has never been in better shape but the work done is as almost nothing proportion to what should have been done for our Lord and Master Christ Jesus.

The Secretary—This report would be quite incomplete without a word for the faithfulness of our efficient Secretary Charles B. Jamison, always, from our first organization four years ago, in season and out of season, he has been found earnestly presenting the claims of the association to people in a courteous and businesslike manner, and has not failed to impress our citizens favorably. and whatever good may have been accomplished so far, much of the ciedit therefor rightfully belongs to him. May the richest blessings of our Heavenly Father ever attend him.

Conclusion—And now a word for the future. Whatever of success has been attained thus far. whatever good in the way of betterment of our people may have been made secure during the past year, it should be made to contribute to better things for the new one. The zeal born of good results of former efforts should carry forward the work of securing together with the generous aid of citizens interested in the cause, a permanent building for the association and the better equipment of every department of our work. Respectfully submitted,

President of the Board of Directors.

Trying to Settle a trilse

Leadville, Colo., Jan. 17.—-One of the first official acts of Governor Adams is an attempt to bring about the settlement of the miners' strike at this point. He arrived in the city early yesterday and met Eugene V. Debs in consultation, going thoroughly into the miners' side of the case. He spent the entire afternoon among the business men of the city, to whom he talked on the subject of the trouble. The Governor has said that the trouble must end. He cares not who may be to blame for the existing state of affairs, but will Insist upon a settlement, honorable 4o both sides concerned. The consultation with Debs was in the nature of a private interview.

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Augusta, Ga., Jan. 17.—A special fFoin Byv ron, Ga., to the News says: Reports sent out from this place of a riot were greatly exaggerated. There was no bloodshed. It was only a fisticuff between three men about an election contest.

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