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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, WEDNESDAY. JANUAHY 13, 1897.
mum of capital. 1 believe tin re Is no in-
stance on record where u loss bus come lo
holders of national bank notes.
There are many suggestions of reform.
One is to withdraw all paper money under
the denomination of $10. thereby forcing a
larger volume ot' silver and gold to circulate
in the hands ot the peoph . and 1 belive this
is well worthy of favorable consideration.
1 do not believe that any criticism can,
with reason or justice, stand against com-
mercial or business organizations for ink-
ing an active interest and making recom-
mendations to congress in matters of :«o
great concern a* these which call us to-
geth* r.
I find from the la-vt census that there is
an aggregate of over six millions of money
invested in manufactories in the United
States, and that there are four millions
of men employed in these, establishments,
and that the output is over nine billions
in value annually. 1 also find that the
average annual value of the cotton, wheat,
corn and oats produced in this country is
about four billions ot dollars, to say no;h-
ing of the value ot cattle, horses, hogs and
almost innumerable other products of the
farm and field.
] am sure the banker, merchant, profes-
sional man, manufacturer, farmer, miner,
artisan, mechanic and laborer all have a
community of interest in the cause \ye are
here to promote. In the language of ivn-
jamin Franklin, "We must all hang togeth-
er, or hang separate." The eountry can
not permanently prosper ii any of the es-
sential interests are neglected or sacrificed.
All legislation should be for the "greaust
good of the greatest number."
However, it is not my purpose to occupy
much of the time given to these opening
exercises, and while 1 may have some
opinions as to the manner of procedure, and
as to the results of the deliberations of this
convention, and as to what we should a.sk
congress to do, 1 believe it is not within
my province to make recommendations.
But with the greatest confidence in your
wisdom and in your patriotic devotion to
the work in hand, 1 now announce the con-
vention ready for any business which may
be brought before it.
What is your pleasure?
The following committees were appointed
as recommended by the executive coinmit-
tee: ...
Committee on permanent organization: h.
B. Martingale of Indianapolis, chairman;
Murray Nelson of Chicago, F. B. Tluirber
of New York, C. 11. Spencer of St. Louis,
D. B. Smith of Toledo, A. R. Wilson and
K. B. Bltllock of Atlanta. John Joy Ed-
son of Washington. D. C.; Frank H. l'eavy
of Minneapolis, Win. k. Tucker of» Phila-
delphia; Win. Essellry of Bridgeport. T.
C. Power of Helena, Mont.. Wm. H. Beck
of Sioux City and Blanchard Randall of
Baltimore.
Rules and order of business: E. V. Smal-
ley of St. Paul, George Foster Peabody of
New York, Rowland Hazzard of Rhode
Island, Rufus B. Bullock of Atlanta, H. T.
Higginson of Boston, H. t\ Tompkins of
Montgomery, Ala.. 11. J. Hubbard of Kan-
sas City, C. W. Baird of Detroit. T. C.
Power of Helena, Mont., Charles T. Peck
of Cleveland. T. H. West of St. Louis,
Thomas W. Osborne of Syracuse, P. O. Kel-
sey of Evansville and William Daggett of
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Committee on credentials: William H.
Anderson of Grand Rapids, chairman; J.
G. Coles of Cleveland, Louis Hollwig of
Indianapolis, F. H. Madgeburg of Milwau-
kee, Herman Goepper of Cincinnati. Evan
Thomas of New York. Henry 11. Higginson
of Boston, F. N. Judson of St. Louis. S.
A. Woodward of Washington. H. A. Dun-
woddie of Minneapolis, S. D. Cudder of
San Antonio, Tex., J. B. Tiedman of Sa-
vannah, C. F. Libbey of Portland, Me., S.
Q. Johnson of Little Rock and P. B. YVeare
of Chicago. After the committees retired
there were calls for a speech from Charles
S. Fairchild. In opening, he said:
"For the first time in the history of gov-
ernments a great scientific financial ques-
tion was submitted to the people for popu-
lar consideration in our last election. It
was a great test; it was a great test of our
institutions; not alone in the way in which
it was decided, because we were consider-
ing the adoption practically of a tool with
which to conduct our business. Other men
at other times in our history have consid-
ered similar questions—men differing as
widely as possible in their political views.
And yet to them there never entered an
idea that party, section, race, nationality
or worldly condition was involved."
Entering at length upon the defects in
the present monetary system, Mr. Fairchild
concluded with these words:
"1 tell you. before the work of the con-
vention is finally concluded the business
world, not only of the United States, but
of all the world, will be looking at it and
its results, and I tell you, gentlemen, that
if it shall demonstrate (as God grant that
it may not) that there is within this body
not sufficient wisdom to arrive at some-
thing wise and conclusive, or if having so
come to a conclusion among yourselves, it
is demonstrated that you are so far re-
moved in influence from the law-making
power that no results come of it, 1 tell you,
gentlemen, you may tremble for the busi-
ness and political future of this country."
John P. Irish of California was next
cailed, and after his remarks the chairman
called for the report of the committee on
credentials.
There were no contests. The total num-
ber of delegates whose names have so tar
been reported is 270. The list of cities rep-
resented was read, as follows: Adrian,
Mich.;/Akron, O.; Albany, N. Y.; Annis-
ton, Ala.; Appleton, Wis.; Atlanta, Ga.;
Auburn, N. Y.; Baltimore, Md.; Bay City,
Mich.; Bloomington, 111.; Boston, Mass.;
Braddock, Pa.; Bradford, Pa.; Bridgeport,
Conn.; Brooklyn; Brunswick, Ga.; Buffalo,
N. Y.; Cairo. III.; Camden, N. J.; Canton, O.;
Charlestown, S. C.; Chicago, 111.; Cincin-
nati. O.: Cleveland, O.; Concord, N. II.;
Dallas, Tex.; Davenport, la.; Des Moines,
la.; Detroit. Mich.; Duluth, Minn.; Fort
Smith, Ark.; Galesburg, 111.; Grand Rap-
ids. Mich.; Green Bay, Wis.; Hartford,
Conn.; Helena. Mont.; Hillsboro, Ky.;
Houston, Tex.; Indianapolis, lnd.; Jet'fer-
sonville, lnd.; Johnstown. Pa.; Kansas
City, Mo.; Keokuk, la.; Knoxville, Tenn.;
Kokomo, lnd.; La Crosse, Wis.; Lafayette,
lnd.; Little Rock, Ark.; Logansport, lnd.;
Louisville, Ky.; Macon, Ga.; Madison, lnd.;
Meridian, Miss.; McKeesport, Pa.; Mid-
dletown. Conn.; Milwaukee, Wis.: Minne-
apolis, Minn.; Montgomery. Ala.; Mt. Ver-
non. N. Y.; Muncie, lnd.; Nashville, Tenn.;
New Albany, lnd.; Newark. N. J.; New
Brighton, Conn.; New York City; Nor-
walk, Conn.; Oakland, Cal.; Omaha. Neb.;
Oswego, N. Y.; Ottawa, 111.: Ottumwa. Ia.;
Paris, Tex.; Peoria. 111.: Philadelphia. Pa.;
Pittsburg, Pa.; Port Huron, Mich.; Port-
land, Me.; Portsmouth, O.: Providence, R.
L; Ouincy, 111.; Racine. Wis.; Richmond,
lnd.; Richmond, Ya.: Rochester, N. Y.;
Saginaw, Mich.; St. Louis, Mo.: St. Paid,
Minn.; San Antonio, Tex.. Savannah, Ga.;
Seattle, Wash.; Sioux City, la.: South
Bend, lnd.; Springfield, 111.; Springfield,
Mass.; Springfield, O.; Tacoma, Wash.;
Terre Haute. Ind.; Toledo, O.: Troy, N. Y.;
Utlca, N. Y.; Vicksburg, Miss.; Waco,
Tex.; Washington, D. C.; Wichita, Kan.;
W'ilkesbarre, Pa.: Columbus, O.; Yank-
ton. S. D., and Zanesville, O.
The committee on permanent organization
then reported nominating Stewaut Patter-
eon of Pennsylvania for permanent c hair-
man and Evans Wooley of Indianapolis lor
permanent secretary.
Mr. Patterson was escorted to the chair
and spoke as follows: "Gentlemen of the
Convention: 1 thank you for the honor
you do me in inviting me to preside over
your deliberations. You are business men.
Your presence here proves your acceptance
of the true definition of the term. Here to-
day are representatives of agriculture, of
mining, of manufactures, of trade, of com-
merce, of transportation and of that vast
aggregation of capital which is consti-
tuted of the earnings of labor and the sav-
ings of thrift.
"We may be partisans as to all questions
that can properly be determined solely on
party decisions, but we also, above all, are
American citizens. As American citizens,
proud of our country's past and hopeful of
Its future, we must to-day take counsel
together as to those great questions of
public Interest which relute to the currency
of the country and which ought to be de-
cided upon grounds that are broader than
those of mere party spirit.
"Meeting as citizens, to consider a subject
of common interest to the whole country, it
is fitting that we should come together in
the middle west, which is to-day the seat
of empire, in the great city of Indianapolis,
where last autumn the victory was won for
the honor of the nation, and in this typical
American city of Indianapolis.
"Let us approach grave subjects that are
to be brought before us with no pride of
opinion, but in the spirit of that old maxim
which tells us that 'In things necessary
there should be unity; in things doubtful
liberty, and in all things charity.'
' But let us refuse to recommend any com-
promise of principle, lor such compromises
nave alwavs failed to accomplish their
desired end because of their inherent ability
to destroy the irritating cause, and because
of their es-eiitial inapplicability to changed
conditions and circumstances.
"This country is an empire In Its extent
of territory, in the number of its popula-
tion, and in the magnitude of Its material
interests. There are densely populated areas
of territory, and there an scantily populat-
ed areas or territory. In the former there
is an adequate and perhaps in some places
an excessive supply of banking facilities.
In the latter tin re i* a delicienev of bank-
ing facilities. Where these banking facil-
ities exist to an adequate » xtent, not only
are means of accommodation provided for
responsible borrowers, but there are also
supplied those credit substitutes lor money.
in the shape of checks and drafts which in-
crease ilie volume of currency at times
when such an increase is needed by the
people. Where th« st banking facilities do
not exist to an adequate extent, unduly
high rales of interest prevail and the de-
mand for currency in general exceeds the
supply. We therefore need for domestic
purjwses a currency of stable value ami ot
lull nurehasing power, which shall be nei-
ther "redundant nor contracted, and wlucn
shall llov into the channels of trade when
and as the interests of the country may
require. . . ,
"This t. untry has extensive commercial
relations with other countries. The con-
tinued development of the west and south
demands that the surplus capital of the
world should be brought here for remunera-
tive investment. It is in no case inconsist-
ent with the protection of the home market
that we look forward to the growth and in-
crease of our foreign commerce, so that our
agricultural, mining and manufacturing
products shall find that laiger market which
will give to American industry greater re-
turns. From our international relations we
need, there!ore, a currency which shall be
of full value in the markets of the world.
•*We may uiner a.s to questions of pro-
tection or ul revenue reform, but we can
agree that the government must have a
revenue adequate to its necessary expen-
ditures. and with a surplus to provide for
possible contingencies. We can agree that
as that revenue might be raised by taxa-
tion, that taxation should be so imposed
as to lay its burdens on the people in the
manner that can most easily be t»c.rne. We
can agree that the existing standard of
value shall be maintained. We can agree
that bimetallism would be desirable ii it
could be secured by international treaty
and made practically effective. \\ e can
agree that there ought to be an enlarged
use of silver coins, convertible at par into
gold. We can agree that so long as the
government's demand notes are outstand-
ing provision should be made by law lor
the maintenance of an adequate gold re-
serve specifically pledged for the redemp-
tion of these notes. We can agree as to the
fact that while in some cases shareholders
of and depositors in national banks have
lost by unskilltul or unlaithful manage-
ment, yet no holder of a national bank note
lias ever had occasion to inquire what bank
issued the note, or has ever lost any part
of the amount of the note. \\ e can also
agree that the national banking system
should be so amended as to provide some
method for the more general extension of
banking facilities to all parts of the coun-
try. And chielly we can agree that the
right solution ot the currency question in
the interest of the whole people and of all
of the people is of grave importance and
should ba the subject of more deliberate
and detailed consideration than this con-
ference can at its present session extend
to it, and may properly be referred to such
method of investigation as you in your wis-
dom may decide. I poll all these questions
it is for you to determine the action of the
conference.
"When the conference which framed the
constitution of the Tinted States was
about lo assemble Washington said: 'If to
please the people we offer what we our-
selves disapprove, how can we afterward
defend our work? Let us raise a standard
to which the wise and honest can repair.'
Let our view expressive ot highest states-
manship and the truest patriotism control
our action. Let us raise a standard to
which the wise and honest of all parties
can repair.
"In this country the people are sovereign.
Nowhere else in the world is a more gen-
eral diffusion of intelligence or a higher
average of moral character. The people
must, as to the tribunal of last appeal, de-
termine what the currency of a great coun-
try ought to be, and. therefore, what the
currency of this country will be.
"The nation has survived the shock of
foreign and civil war. It has overcome the
disintegrating influences of the expansion
of territory and the growth of population.
It has successfully resisted the attempt to
lower the standard of value.
"Let us have confidence enough in the
people and faith enough in our tree insti-
tutions to believe that in the future, as in
the past, the people will rightly determine
the questions which shall be submitted to
them."
After the address of the permanent chair-
man the committee on rules and order of
business reported, limiting the time of de-
bate on resolutions, etc.
The secretary then read the list of vice
presidents and the committee on resolu-
tions.
There were calls for J. 11. Walker, chair-
man of the house committee on finance
and banking, ami he responded, urging im-
mediate currency reform. ,
At this point the convention afjourned
until 8 o'clock.
M^lit Session.
Indianapolis, lnd., Jan. 12.—At to-night's
session a flood of propositions for the re-
form of the currency were submitted to the
committee on resolutions.
The Chicago delegation advised the ap-
pointment of a commission with instruc-
tions to report a bill to congress not later
than January. 1S98. Members of the com-
mission are to be named by the president
of the United States.
A great deal oft importance is attached
to a plan reported*by Chairman Hanna of
the national monetary committee. It pro-
vides for the creation of a commission to
be called the monetary commission to con-
sist of eleven members, these to be ap-
pointed by the conference. This commis-
sion is to make a thorough investigation
as to financial needs, overhauling the en-
tire currency system, and when its de-
liberations are through it is empowered to
call the conference together to hear its
report. The conference is then to decide
on the kind of a bill to introduce in con-
gress.
Representative Fowler, of the banking
and currency committee of the house, pro-
posed that an executive committee be ap-
pointed to confer with the proper house and
senate committees in drafting a financial
Dill, the members of the committee to be
selected by the senate. Any proposition
that might be submitted direct by the con-
ference, he declared, would meet with re-
sentment from the house and senate com-
mittees and would utterly fail. Other plans
submitted provide severally for the retire-
ment of the greenbacks, increasing the
national bank issues, allowing banks to
issue to the par value of their bonds, reduc-
ing the tax on national bank circulation
from 10 to one-fourth of one per cent, and
favoring a direct resolution from congress
in maintaining; the gold surplus. All the
resolutions reported will be gone over by
the committee on resolutions to-morrow.
a railroader's death.
Frank Muy'n llody Found in n Lodg-
ing House Where He l>Wed.
San Antonio, Tex., Jan. 12.—The remains
of Frank May. a railroad man of Y'oakum,
were found this morning on a cot in a lodg-
ing room at 715 West Commerce street.
May went to bed at midnight Sunday, suf-
fering with heart disease. He probably
died that night, for when the remains were
found this morning they were already badly
decomposed. He was a member of the
Brotherhood of Railway Switchmen and of
the Knights of Pythias.
SANTA TERESA.
An In known AmmuhsIii Attempted to
Take Her Life.
El Paso, Tex., Jan. 12.—Last night an un-
known man attempted to assassinate San-
ta Teresa, the Mexican maiden whose won-
derful healing pow< rs have caused the poor
Mexicans to worship her as a living saint.
The would-be as ass in called at Santa Te-
resa's house in this* city, and calling her to
the front door, grasped h«r by the wrist
and attempted to draw a dirk, the handle
of which caught in the man's clothes. The
girl screamed and the crowd rushed to her
assistance.
MORTUARY,
MARRIAGES.
Yoakum, DeWitt Co.. Tex., Jan. 11.—Mr.
T. Y. Plume and Mrs. Jennie Berry.
Cameron, Milam Co., Tex., Jan.
Mr. W. T. McLane and Miss Jennie
pleton.
Granger, Williamson Co.. Tex., Jan
Mr. George Henderson and .Miss
Tegge were married on Thursday ev
at the resldem «• of S. J. Holdshauser,
J. M. Bond officiating.
NATIONAL POLITICS.
KANSAS S1LVEKITES IX CONVEJi-
TIOX—EX-SENATOR MARTIN'S
SPEECH.
RECOMMENDED BY ALLISON
For Mo Kin ley's Cabinet—Senator Per-
kiiiM He-Fleeted—Fairbanks Nomi-
nated in Indiana—Notes.
Temple, Bell Co., Tex., Jan. 11.—John L.
Marshall, aged sr. years, lie was a promi-
nent soldier in the Texas revolution and
was a nwmber ol General Sam Houston's
army, and was on detail duty at Austin at
the time of the battle of San Jacinto.
Luling, Caldwell Co., Tex., Jan. 12.—
Isaac B. Julian, aged H4.
Germantown, Goliad Co., Tex., Jan. 9.—Dr.
Louis Brandt, aged SI.
Waelder, Gonzales Co., Tex., Jan. 11.—
Bemlss Kerr.
12.—
Tem-
11.—
Dora,
enlng
Kev.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE1 DAY,
take laxative lironio Quinine Tablets. Drug-
gist* refund money if it fulls to cur*
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 12.—Might delegates to
the state convention or silver clubs met at
the Hamilton hall this morning. D. C. Tl'l-
lotson was chosen temporary chairman and
various committees appointed and a recess
was taken. The object of the meeting, as
expressed in a resolution offered by a dele-
gate, id to effect a union of all the silver
forces into one organization for the purpose
of united political action.
Ex-Fnited States Senator John Martin,
in a speech before the convention, made the
following striking statements:
"The battle of silver was fought and lost
last November. Lt was but a skirmish of
tin outlines. Now we want to make an at-
tack on the entrenchments of the enemy.
Silver is only the surface issue. We want
to go to the bottom of this question. You
want to declare in favor of the government
foreclosing on the Union Pacitic railroad
and operating it. Don't stop in your resolu-
tions short of your convictions."
KnnanN Legislature.
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 12.—The Kansas leg-
islature met to-day, with the populists for
the first time in control of both branches
as well as with the executive in harmony
therewith. Organization was promptly ef-
fected in accordance with the caucus of the
populist members, W. D. Street of Decatur
county being elected speaker of the house.
The message of the governor was devoid
of sensation and caused considerable sur-
prise in that it made no reference to pro-
hibitory law or constitutional convention,
both ol which have been leading topics of
discussion. The governor made no radical
recommendations concerning mortgages or
loans, but suggested restraining legisla-
tion to protect investors from fraudulent
investment companies. The most interest-
ing point of the message was the railroad
tonic. He advocated a maximum freight
bill, additional power to the railroad com-
missioners. and in the event of the failure
of this legislation the, construction by the
state of railroads to tide water, especially
to the gulf.
Governor Leedy'x MeNNage.
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 12.—Governor Leedy's
message is an exhaustive document, deal-
ing minutely in workings of the different
state departments, and brimful of recom-
mendations. The first utterances touch
upon adverse criticisms on Kansas made
by the eastern states, and ridiculing that
portion of the country. Governor Leedy
lraws a parallel of the degree of prosperity
in his state with that of its alleged ma-
ligners.
"With profound regret for the misfor-
tunes of our more pretentious sisters of
the east," says the governor, "I congratu-.
late the state of Kansas upon the many
simple blessings that have fallen to us in
these adverse times. While those who
clamor for alms in the streets of crowded
cities are many, those who seek assistance
from our ready public bounty are few.
While failure of great commercial insti-
tutions brings sad calamity to the chief
capitals, where fortunes accumulate, the
less imposing but quite useful depositories
of Kansas' savings are giving gratifying
evidences of stability. While, according
to the press of the nation's most populous
metropolis, her children linger in streets,
untaught except in the lore of the pave-
ment. unfed except at the hands of chari-
ty. unhoused except in kennels, they dis-
pute with creafures scarcely less misera-
ble, the commonwealth of Kansas, rejoic-
ing In a public school system which is the
most grateful heritage we receive from our
fathers, and the best legacy we can leave
our children, finds ample house-room and
school room for every Kansas child, and
for such straggling waifs as come to us
for aid In Kansas, except those birds of
passage which Hit by us, grim reminders
of old communities.
"With cheerful audacity that almost
challenges admiration the Grub street
scribblers on a venal press, which panders
to most vicious instincts of semi-civilized
foreign colonies like New York city and
Chicago, with semi-barbaric splendor at
apex and semi-barbaric squalor at base
of their serial life, have offered many and
presumptuous criticisms of those whose
shoestrings they are not worthy to un-
loose. The dogs of Egypt have barked at
the pyramids unanswered for fifty centu-
ries. When the accused doge stood be-
fore the Venetian council he said, 'My de-
fense Is your accusation.'
"Let Grub street rail on; they will know
that Kansas was a pillar of cloud by day
and a pillar of fire by night. Before an
oppressed people in the nation's darkest
hours we shall keep those tires alight in
ous camps, and that smoke ascending
from our hill-tops till this is indeed a gov-
ernment of the people, for the people and
by the people."
Idaho Political Pot.
Boise City, Idaho, Jan. 12.—The lower
house of the legislature has unseated two
Dubois members from Bingham county.
Three democrats voted for their retention.
The ground on which this was done was
the alleged Irregularity in printing the
names of the candidates on two ballots.
This point had been decided by the su-
preme court in opposition to the stand
taken by the house. A singular fact is that
the governor and several other state of-
floera had their names on the two tickets
and the same conditions prevailed on other
county tickets. It Is claimed by Dubois'
friends that the action of the house will
react in his favor.
Oregon Leginlnture.
Salem, Ore., Jan. 12.—The sixteenth bi-
ennial session of the Oregon legislature
has convened. The senate organized by
the eleclion of Joseph Simon of Portland
as president and adjourned. The house
made no organization owing to a contest
over the speakership and the vote for
United States senator will therefore be de-
layed until January 2fi, as the statute pro-
vides that the vote for senator can not be
taken until the second Tuesday after or-
ganization. The delay In organization was
brought by those opposed to the re-elec-
tion of Senator Mitchell In order to gain
time. The speakership contest has nar-
rowed down to J. Bourne (P) and H. L.
Benson (R).
Visited Mckinley.
Canton, O., Jan. 12.—The Ohio presiden-
tial electors, who met in Columbus yester-
day, came to Canton at 8.30 this morning
to congratulate Major McKlnley. They
were received at luncheon at the McKln-
ley home.
Judge Halstead and Attorneys Knight
and Duvall were here to sec Major McKln-
ley. Their object was to discuss the ap-
pointment of a commissioner of patents.
They asked, it is understood, for a practical
patent attorney, who would enter upon
the duties of the office with practical ex-
perience. They are understood to have
spoken favorably of J*dge Morrison of
Columbus.
Grosvenor Talk*.
Cleveland, O., Jan. 12.—General C. H.
Grosvenor came to Cleveland this evening
from Canton, spent a few hours in confer-
ence with Chairman llanna and left for
Washington at midnight. General Gros-
venor said to-night:
"Senator Sherman Is to be the next sec-
retary of state. He practically told me that
himself the other day."
Speaking further, General Grosvenor said
that Senator Allison was not asked to take
the state portfolio; that lie was offered the
treasury portfolio and declined it. Mr.
Grosvenor said that Congressman Dlngley
was out of the question in connection with
the treasury department because of his
health.
Perkins lle-Electeil Senntor.
Sacramento, Cal., Jan. 12.—George C. Per-
kins was to-day re-elected United States
tienutor, receiving a majority, of votes in
both branches. Ills vote In the assembly
was 17 ugainst a total opposition of 32.
His majority on joint ballot Is 19. The two
houses of the legislature will hold a joint
session at noon to-morrow and fast a joint
ballot for Perkins. The democratic vote
was divided between Congressman Maguire
and W. W. Foote, and the populists voted
for the latter.
AIHnoii'h Cabinet Heeoninieiidntlon.
Washington, D. C.. Jan. 12.—Senator Al-
lison said to-day that the report that Pres-
ident-elect McKinley had decided to invite
ex-Representative Wilson of Iowa to a
place In his cabinet as secretary of agri-
culture at his (Senator Allison's) sugges-
tion had for its foundation the fact that
he had recommended Mr. Wrilson for this
office to Mr. McKinley. Ho said, however,
that he had received no verification of the
report that the lowan has been decided
upon.
FnirbiinkN tor Senator.
Indianapolis, lnd.. Jan. 12.—The republic-
ans of the legislature to-night nominated
Charles W. Fairbanks of this city for Unit-
ed States senate*' on the first ballot. Mr.
Fairbanks was temporary chairman of the
national republican convention, and has
never held civic or military position. He
was born In Union county. Ohio, in 1852. He
is a corporation lawyer and has amassed a
fortune.
Senator l'latt Henoniinated.
Hartford, Conn.. Jan. 12.—The joint re-
publican caucus of senators and represen-
tatives met this afternoon. United States
Senator Orviile H. Piatt (R) was renomi-
nated by a rising vote. The democratic
caucus nominated Carlos French. On joint
ballot the legislature stands: Republicans,
242; democrats, 30.
Russell Inaugurated.
Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 12.—Daniel Lindsay
Russell was inaugurated governor of North
Carolina to-day. He is North Carolina's
first republican governor in twenty years.
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
the rei'lni.ican senators cav-
cl's on the subject of inter-
national h1meta 1.1.ism.
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THE BILL UNSATISFACTORY.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
Banks Consolidate.
Dallas, Tex., Jan. 12.—At a meeting of
the stockholders of the >i^tional Exchange
bank to-day a consolidation was effected
between the National Exchange bank and
the Mercantile national bank, both of
Dallas. To this end the Mercantile nation-
al bank transfers its deposits to the Ex-
change national bank and goes into volun-
tary liquidation. Under this (consolidation
the National Exchange bank assumes all
the liabilities of the Mercantile national
bank. At the stockholders' meeting of the
consolidated banks the following directors
were elected: John N. Simpson, W. II.
Gaston, Joseph Huey, A. V. Lane, George
N. A Id red ge, Royal A. Ferris, S. Philp.
The new directory then met and elected
the following officers: Royal A. Ferris,
president; W. H. Gaston, vice president;
A. V. Lane, cashier: R. C. Ayers, assist-
ant cashier. Colonel John N. Simpson, who
has been president of the Exchange na-
tional bank for the past ten years, retires
from the active management of the bank,
but will continue In Its directory. Colonel
Simpson stated that he retired in order to
devote his attention to other interests.
Royal A. Ferris, the newlj* elected presi-
dent of the bank, said: "With this con-
solidation the bank has deposits of over
$1,100,000. with available cash of about $700,-
000. This speaks for itself. Both banks
were In the very best condition at the time
of the consolidation.
Deed of Trnnt.
Giddings, Lee Co., Tex., Jan. 12.-Henry
Harris, doing a mercantile business here,
filed a deed of trust at 7.30 p. m. yesterday,
on his stock of goods, wares and merchan-
dise. naming T. M. Kennerly as trustee, to
secure the following creditors in the order
named: Harris & Kennerly, attorneys' fees,
$100; I. Duey, $116; First national bank,
$350; F. Raube, $10.50; C. S. Wilson, $fi5; Joe-
kel & Williams, $70; W. A. Knox. $37.20; E.
Seelig, $108; J. C. Hillsman & Sons, $15; all
the above are of Giddings; Henry Alexan-
der, Lagrange, $20.95; Miss Annie Harris,
Giddings, $530; L. M. Jones & Co., Houston,
$50; Bell & Randolph, Austin, $51.20.
Milling Company Eleclion.
Cuero, Tex., Jan. 12.—At a meeting of the
Farmers' milling and ginning company yes-
terday afternoon the following board of di-
rectors was elected: Wm. Van Hoogenhuyz,
president;'Wm. Thomas, vice president; S.
C. Lockey, secretary; C. L. Stadtler, C. G.
Breeden. R. C. Warn, William Troutwein,
I). G. Benjaman and J. M. Hamilton, direct-
ors.
Deed of Trust.
Wraco, Tex., Jan. 12.—Behringer Bros, of
RlesaJ, McLennan county, dealers in gen-
eral merchandise, tiled a deed of trust,
with George Paulding as trustee Their
schedule shows liabilities amounting to
$7000.
Attachment.
Brownwood, Tex., Jan. 12.—The dry
goods house of W. D. R. McConnell was
closed by attachment. Liabilities, about
$4000; assets not yet known.
lliseoe, Hloek «& Co.
Memphis, Tenn., Jan. 12.—Biscoe, Block &
Co., dry goods, assigned to-day. Liabilities
$05,000; assets about the same.
Francis' Nomination—Executive Ses-
sion on Foreign Treaties—House
Election Contest—Notes.
FIRE RECORD.
In a Dry Goods Store.
Corsieaim, Tex., Jan. 12.—Fire was discov-
ered to-day in the A. Fox & Co. dry goods
store. The stock of goods is estimated be-
tween $50,000 and $60,000, and the damage is
very heavy from smoke and water, the
building being Hooded. At 1.40 a. m. the
flames are under control and the damage Is
confined to the stock of goods and injury
to the building, mainly on the interior.
The stock is insured and an insurance rep-
resentative estimates the loss on it alone
at $35,000, if the damage is as great as
is thought.
Dwelling at Greenville.
Greenville, Tex., Jan. 12.—At 11 o'clock
last night the residence occupied by Dr. W.
A. Whayne caught fire and was destroyed.
Whayne's furniture and goods were saved
except some of his books. Dr. Garnett's
house, next lo the burned building, was
damaged by fire somewhat, perhaps $100.
Dr. Garnett owned the burned house, and
had $000 insurance on it. He was also in-
sured on his own residence, and Dr.
Whayne was insured oil his furniture.
Ilara and Contents.
Ryan, I. T., Jan. 11.—Friday night last
the barn of Judge Hardy, about sixteen
miles east of Ryan, burned. The fire de-
stroyed over $5i)0 worth of grain and hay.
Marshal Campbell was called to the scene
on Saturday, as the fire was supposed to be
of incendiary origin. He arrested Tom
Brogdon, who was brought before Commis-
sioner Williams to-day upon a complaint
charging him with arson. The examination
is still in progress.
Los* nt Arlington.
Arlington, Tarrant Co., Tex., Jan. 12.—
This morning about 3 o'clock fire broke out
in a row of small warehouses, which were
consumed. They 'were owned by A. W.
and R. W. Collins, the American national
bank and Standard oil company. Losses, in
addition to the buildings, 347 bushels of
wheat, about :i500 bushels of cotton seed,
some corn and a quantity of lime. No in-
surance.
Dwelling at SlarNhall,
Marshall, Tex., Jan. 12.—The residence of
S. B. Camp was destroyed by lire at 10
o'clock last night. Insurance, $&00 on house,
$5oo on furnlturo and $100 on fence and out-
buildings.
Country Home.
Frost, Navarro Co., Tex., Jan. 11.—Jack
Grey, living south of Frost, lost his resi-
dence Monday morning. \lle saved the
household effects. t
Two-Story Building.
Terrell, Tex., Jan. 12.—A two-story frame
house occupied by J. W. Hardin burned
here last night. Insured for $400.
In a Store.
Guthrie, Ok., Jan. 12.-W. H. Smith's gen-
eral store in this city was gutted by lire
early i liia muniing. Loss $3000, partially
insured.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 12.—The republi-
can senatorial caucus to-day did not result
in any final action upon the question of in-
ternational bimetallism, which the caucus
was called to consider, but adjourned until
Friday. This failure was not due to any
opposition to the proposition to provide
means for a conference, but to the fact
that the language of the bill prepared by
the Wolcott committee was objectionable
to some. The bill as drafted provides for
the consideration of the free mintage of
silver. Some of the western members of
the caucus objected to this wording, saying
that it should be so amended as to pro-
vide l'or free and unlimited coinage. Sen-
ator Allison impressed the caucus in a
brief speech with the necessity for a com-
plete statement of what was wanted. It
was suggested that it would be better to
adjourn and take time to make the bill
complete and acceptable to all than to at-
tempt to make amendments. The sugges-
tion was adopted with the understanding
that the democrats and populists also be
consulted with regard to the proposed
change. Very little was said during the
conference as to the probability of secur-
ing a conference or of its success if se-
cured. Some of the senators expressed the
opinion that France, Holland and Belgium
would be friendly to the movement. The
caucus was slimly attended. The republi-
cans who bolted the St. Louis convention
were not invited.
Semite Executive Session.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 12.—The senate
held a brief executive session to-day at
the instance of Senator Sherman, chair-
man of the senate committee on foreign re-
lations, to consider a communication from
the secretary of state in regard to the ex-
tradition treaties with the Orange?4' Free
State and the Argentine Republic, which
were modified and ratified by the senate
yesterday. These treaties as negotiated
made provision for the extradition of Amer-
ican citizens as well as officers accused of
crime in Argentine or the Orange Free
State. This is in opposition to the usual
custom of extradition treaties made by
this country, which is to leave it optional
with the United States to surrender
fugitives from justice who are citizens of
this country or protect them against the
foreign country with whicn we have an ex-
tradition convention. The senate amended
the treaties so as to make them conform to
this rule.
Secretary Olney said in his letter that he
wrote at the instance of the president, and
the latter thought the change by the
senate to be unwise. Senator Sherman ac-
cordingly moved a reconsideration.
Automatic Coupler Law.
Washington, Jan. 12.—The consideration
by congress of the bill to extend the time
In which the law compelling railroads to
adopt automatic couplers to go into effect
is improbable. Railroad men had asked a
hearing by the house committee on com-
merce and a delegation of officials called
on the committee to-day. Their spokes-
man, President Cowan of the Baltimore
and Ohio, said that they believed the in-
terstate commerce commission had entire
jurisdiction over the matter and they did
not desire to make any statement. The
hearing therefore was abandoned. Chair-
man Hepburn and most of the members of
the committee think the matter is one for
the consideration of the commission, und
are disposed to leave it to that body.
Franc its' Nomination.
Washington, Jan. 12.-The nomination of
Hon. D. R. Francis to be secretary of the
interior was favorably acted upon by the
committee on finance to-day. and after-
wards reported to the senate in executive
session. The nomination has peen held up
in the committee ev,er since the beginning
of the session in December at the request
of Senator Vest. Senator Vest was pres-
ent at the committee meeting, having just
returned from Missouri. He made no ob-
jection to the committee reporting the
nomination to the senate, but indicated
that he might oppose confirmation when-
ever the nomination should come up in the
senate.
Mexican and Spanish Land Grants.
Washington, Jan. 12.—Secretary Francis,
in affirming a decision of the general land
office, holds that under the treaties con-
cluded with Mexico on February 2, 1848, and
December 30, 1853, all lands embraced with-
in the boundaries of Mexican or Spanish
grants or claims at the date the treaties
were duly ratified, by such treaties were
placed in a state of reservation which had
been continued in force by the act of
March 3, 1891, creating a court of private
land claims. The reservation of these
lands will continue in force until after the
judgment of that court becomes final and
complete.
Pawnees Interview Drowning.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 12.—The Pawnee
Indian delegation from Oklahoma, headed
by Chief Curley, had a pow wow with Com-
missioner of Indian Affairs Browning to-
day. They wanted to secure a cash pay-
ment of $100,000 from their tribal fund 1n
the treasury, and after seeking a compro-
mise of $65,000, accepted an offer of the
commissioner to recommend to congress
that $50,000 be allowed. Chief Curley said
Ills people would make judicious use of the
money and would make an effort to get
another $50,000 from the next congress.
Work on the Tariff 111II.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 12.—The repub-
lican members of the ways and means com-
mittee will begin their work of framing
the tariff bill to-mcrrow and will continue
until the bill is finished. The minority
members of the committee, according to
the usual custom, will take no part in the
work until the tylll Is ready to report to the
house.
Favorable Deport Ordered.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 12.—The house
committee on Judiciary to-day ordered a
favorable report on the senate bill to vail
date the appointments of deputy marshals
in the Indian territory made between March
1, lb95, and April 15, 18%.
Beat tie vs. Price.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 12.—1The house
committee on elections No. 2 to-day held a
session to hear arguments in the contested
election case of Beattle vs. Price, from the
Third district of Louisiana.
Confirmations.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 16.—The senate
has confirmed the following nominations
Postmasters, Texas: A. L. Fairchild, at
Gainesville. Arkansas: B. F. Hamilton,
Wynne.
Pensions.
Washington, Jan. 12.-%Issuc of December
28—Indian territory—Original: Edward
Roby, McAlcster, Choctaw nation.
Ilnrglnru at Corsleana.
Corslcana, Tex., Jan. 12.—Burglars broke
Into the George A. Hill warehouse. Meal
oranges, bananas, cigars and chewing gum
were taken, they being the property of R.
Cohen, stored. Two parties were urrested.
east on a junketing tour. The party will
remain in the city a few days before pro-
eeding east, by way of Ogden and Denver.
COM SlO\ WE ALE It S.
General Coxey Kcorgnnl«e« the Peo-
ple* Party at St. LoiiIm.
St. Louis, Mo.. Jan. 12.—General Jacob S.
Coxey this afternoon called to order the
conference of reformers, who met pursuant
to a call issued by the "Commonweal leader
for the purpose of forming a new organiza-
tion to take the place of the people's party,
which he declared is dead."
There were twenty of the middle,of the
roaders present, most of thtfm being local
lights. The conference, which was held be-
hind closed doors, organized by electing
General Coxey as chairman and Carl
Browne as secretary. Among those present
were John H. Streeter of Hinsdale, N. H.;
T. T. Taylor of Philadelphia: F. E. Berry of
Rushville, Ind.; General Dodge of Council
Bluffs, la.; and Joseph Parvln of Philadel-
phia.
v Letters of regret were received from a
large number of sympathizers in different
sections of the country, among them being
Paul Vavulervoort of Omaha and R. W.
Beaumont of Washington.
colonel sinclair's death.
The Autopsy Disclosed That It Was
Caused by Apoplexy.
Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 12.—An autopsy on
the body of Wrm. H. Sinclair, the railway
promoter of New York and Galveston, who
died here suddenly yesterday, showed that
his death was caused by apoplexy.
Tragedy at a Negro Church.
Pine Bluffs, Ark., Jtfh. 12.—Meager ru-
mors of a tragedy at a negro church on
Yellow^ bay was received here to-day.
Trouble arose during services, and the
pastor killed a member of the congrega-
tion. A free fight followed, in which an-
other negro was perhaps fatally wounded
and Others more or less injured,
preacher is in jail.
The
Torpedo Facoory Explosion.
Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 12.—The magazine of
the Pennsylvania torpedo company, lim-
ited, at Sluimoken, Pa., eighteen miles
from here, exploded this morning, killing
L. Stickney, superintendent; James Mc-
Closky, a workman, and two girls, names
unknown, and Injuring Walter Crane. The
explosion was heard for miles around.
Steel Works liesuined.
Cincinnati, O., Jan. 12.—A special to the
Commercia'l-Tribue from Muncie, Ind.,
says: The Midland steel works, which have
been idle several weeks, resumed operations
yesterday, giving employment to 1200 men.
l'lnced in Commission.
Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 12.—The United
States dynamite cruiser Vesuvius was for-
mally placed In commission at the League
Island navy yard this afternoon.
FOREIGN FLASHES.
THE HIDDEN FLAW.
What Some Women Would See
If a Friend Pictured Them.
BEAUTY SLOWLY UNDERMINED
When northern explorers look upon an
Iceberg lifting its glittering peak high above
the sea upon which it floats, to all appear-
ances it is as stable as a rock-ribbed moun-
tain. But it is two-tbirds submerged, and
down in the depths, warmer than the air,
the gulf stream is at work upon its base.
Suddenly, undermined by the trepid cur-
rents, it topples over and sinks into the
sea.
If Is often so with health when disinte-
grating inlluences are at work upon the
foundations ol' the physical structure. This
is especially true of women. We see them
Sheep Scnb.
El Paso, Tex., Jan. 12,-Flfty-two hun-
dred head of Mexican sheep, afflicted with
scab, were slaughtered here to-day.
Governor Atkinson In California.
San Francisco, Cal., Jan. 12.—William Y.
Atkinson, governor of the state of Geor-
gia, accompanied by his family and a
party of friends, have arrived from the
The Treaty Abroad.
London, Jan. 12.—In an editorial on the
arbitration treaty the Times this morning
says: It is difficult to believe that the
United States senate will go out of its way
to defeat the arbitration treaty. It will be
time to criticise when the contents of the
treaty are known. The fact that it is
signed may be regarded almost as a new
departure in international politics and may
be accounted a remarkable and most grati-
fying achievement. We must not hastily
suppose that lt will bring us back to the
golden age, but if it reduces occasions for
conflicts or tends to smooth inevitable con-
troversies, it will deserve all that President
Cleveland has said in its praise.
The Chronicle refrains from criticising
the details of the treaty except to say:
"The whole area of possible disputes is
covered and war is rendered unnatural and
impossible." The Chronicle warmly con-
gratulates both countries and all concerned.
The Standard thinks that President
Cleveland's letter accompanying the treaty
shows that he regards it rather as an ex-
periment. ,
All the morning papers have articles of
congratulation and agree that the treaty
will make the day famous in the history
of England and the United States.
The Chronicle on the Treaty.
London Jan. 13.—The Chronicle's Wash-
ington correspondent says: Secretary Ol-
ney, replying to the question of the Rus-
sian minister, Mr. Koltsburg, as to wheth-
er the arbitration treaty with England was
offensive or defensive, or anything in the
nature of an alliance, said that the question
might be answered yes and no; that in
theory and diplomatic acceptance it was
not an- alliance, but it was an alliance in
support of the Monroe doctrine, which
England recognized by the terms of the
Venezuelan treaty.
"If the arbitration treaty Is ratified," Mr.
Olney said, "lt practically makes Great
Britain our ally for the maintenance and
enforcement of the Monroe doctrine."
The same correspondent, commenting
upon the above, says: "Mr. Olney recog-
nizes that England Is the more natural ally
of America than Russia, whose hitherto
professed friendship for the United States
is merely hatred of England, lt Is proba-
ble that Russia will do her best to per-
suade the senate not to ratify the
treaty."
The Chronicle, in an editorial, regards
the matter as of the deepest Importance,
and says it desires nothing better than that
Russia shall take the course Indicated.
"The scales will then fall from America's
eyes," it concludes.
French Newspaper Comment.
Paris, Jan. 12.—The Journal des Bat tea
to-day, commenting on the arbitration
treaty between Great Britain and the Unit-
ed States, says: "The existence of arbi-
trating mechanism always ready to work
will stop the displays of American brutality
in international affairs. All the civilized
world is deeply interested in such an ex-
periment."
Paris, Jan. 12.—French newspapers com-
ment hopefully upCn the effects of the ar-
bitration treaty concluded between the
United States and Great Britain, but there
is nothing new in the tenor of their re-
marks.
African Mimsaere Confirmed.
London, Jan. 12.—Officials of the Niger
protectorate confirm the news of the mas-
sacre of Consul Phillips, Messrs. Locke and
Campbell, consular officers; Major Craw-
ford, deputy commissioner; Captains Bois-
seragon and Maling. ofiicers of the Niger
coast force; Dr. Elliott and two civilians
and a number of Krooman and native car-
riers. The ofliciais say the expedition was
unarmed and endeavoring peacefully to
enter Benin city with a view to opening
trade relations with the .Inhabitants. The
ofliciais do not believe that a single white
man of the party escaped. The party in-
cluded 200 carriers, of whom seven suc-
ceeded In escaping.
The Philippine War.
New York, Jan. 12,—A dispatch to the
Herald from . Manila, Philippines, says:
Raxas and twelve other rebels, including
a lieutenant of infantry, have been shot to
death.
This makes twenty-six executions this
week, including thosu of three priests. All
of the rebels died game.
At Mindanao seven soldiers have been
shot for conspiracy.
It is reported thai about half of those ex-
iled to Yap, In the Carolines, numbering
over one hundred men, were shot while at-
tempting to escape.
A Spanish attack on Cavlte Is expected
before the end of this month.
The rebels have been dispirited by the
wholesale executions of leaders, and Cap-
tain General Polavlejas' llrmnese.
Ivory Indicted.
London, Jan. 12.—The grand jury in the
central criminal court to-day found a true
bill against Edward J. Ivory, alias Bell, the
saloon keeper of New-York, who is charged
with conspiring to cuuse u dynamite ex-
plosion.
Resumed Its Session.
Paris, Jan. 12.-The senate resumed lta
session to-du.y. The cliumber of deputies
IVelvcted Al. JJrlsson as preaideuU
in the character of hostess or at some so-
cial function. In public, their eyes shine,
their complexion is apparently faultless and
they are noted for their amiability and
wit. There are many such women who
are even successful in deceiving themselves.
They will not admit even to themselves
that their beauty is being slowly under-
mined by ill health. It would be a bless-
ing to such women if friends would pair.v.
for them portraits of their real selves when
robbed of the glamour of the lights and the
transient glow of excitement.
Thousands of women who are credited
even by'their most intimate acquaintances
with the most robust health are silently
undergoing untold agonies as a result of
their neglect of the health of the distinctly
womanly organism. Admired in public for
their beauty and amiability, they know in
their hearts that an unseen malady is
gnawing at their vitals, torturing their
nerves and tempers, undermining their
beauty and even threatening to overtopple
their reason. They resemble tb|? glittering
and impressive iceberg, that unknown to
the admiring spectator is tottering to a
fall.
The woman, no matter how beautiful and
amiable, who neglects to care for Tier
health in a womanly way, and who is suf-
fering from weakness and disease of the
organs distinctly feminine, is threatened
with a living death, and probably death
itself Troubles of this nature undermine
a woman's system quicker than anything
else. Her whole system is soon tortured
with aches and pains. Her beauty fades
and her face soon tells the story of the
silent agony she endures. Her tortured
nerves are soon completely shattered and
the once amiable disposition is soured and
she becomes fretful and l'ault-findlng. The
once witty brain can only dwell upon the
pains that she suffers and tin once charm-
ing companion becomes a bore to herself
and her friends. She soon relapses into a
condition of Invalidism that is apparently
helpless. Wedded life is a torture to her,
and prospective motherhood a menace of
death, or at least of intolerable suffering.
It may be asked why women silently and
resignedly suffer in this way If there is re-
lease at hand. There are several reasons.
The principal one is ignorance. Many
women imagine that their sad condition is
inherent in all women. They see so many
other women enduring the same suffering
that they imagine there is no remedy for
their troubles. Still others imagine that
relief can only be obtained by undergoing
embarrassing "examinations" and "local
applications" by a physician and with the
natural modesty of sensitive women shrink
from the ordeal.
The majority of physicians do not under-
stand and roughly "pooh-pooh" at this
shrinking on the part of modestly sensitive
women. There is occasionally a physician
who has the innate delicacy to comprehend
a woman's feelings in the matter. There
is one physician who more fully than any
other has realized all this and has devoted
the best of a lifetime to providing a means
of relief for suffering women without out*
raging their natural modesty. This Is Dr.
R. V. Pierce, for thirty years chief consult-
ing physician to the Ivalids* Hotel and
Surgical institute at Buffalo, N. Y. He is
an eminent and skillful specialist who has
made a special study of" the diseases pe-
culiar to women. He has had exception-
able opportunities in this branch of med-
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staff of eminent specialists he has treated
over 250,000 women, either personally or by
letter.
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GALVESTON, TEX.
Amorican and European Plan.
Under New Management. First Class in
every respect. Cuisine superior to any in
the city Caterers for Balls, Parties and
Banquets. Day boarders solicited.
LACLEDE HOTEL
AMERICANPI. AN.
Bates #2.00, gji.oo and «;i.00 per day
St. Louis,
Mo.
-
Till: SEMI-WEEKLY M1WS,
$1 u Year.
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The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 295, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 13, 1897, newspaper, January 13, 1897; Galveston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth465237/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.