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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-24
The Cost of italian Onsrn.

Talking Of money reminds me that
Sgnor Vianesi says ne left the Paris
opera, where he has been conductor for
the last four years. because the salary
was not large enough and the work too
exacting. He received $2,4O0 year for
ten months work, and very hard work
at that. He comes 20 America and gets
s., 600 for seven months. Mr.. Abbey's
salary list is "A formidable one. Miss
Van Zandt gets 81 900 performance,
Miss Eames, $500. Lasaile, the French
baritone, $500; Nine. Albani, $500, and
five other singers from S400 10 500.
There is chorus Of eighty. averaging
SEQ week, or s1 600. and an orchestra
costing e 900 a week.
The expenses Of giving opera with
such a company cannot fail below q, 900
a performance, so that even ~ FIVE dollars
for parquet seat, the price for the
coming season, Mr.. Abbey may not
make a fortune. Tho average cost Of
the German performances az the Metro
politan last season was g., O0.--New
York Epoch.
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GREENNILLE, Miss, Dec. 23-A conven-
lion was held in Greenville yesterday. the
purpose OF which is amply set forth in the
resolutions adopted. The attendance was
large, comprising both planters. factors
merchants and others Interested in the
production and handling ofthe staple. The
following resolutions were adopted by ac-
clamation:
Resolved, That we, the planters and fac
tors Of Washington county, recognizing
the intense financial strain and absolute
distress which now hangs like a pail over
the cotton producing country, growing
out OF cverproductlon under present ar
rangement, and that in future we see no
hope for the producers unless some radical
remedial changes are made in the system
now IN vogue, To the end that less cotton
be raised or its production be cheapened
Resolved, That we endorse the call for
convention of those interested in the
production of cotton, TO be held in Mem
pms, Tenn, on January 5, proI, looking
10 amehoration of our condition. and that
The Chairman appoint the delegates 10 at
lend said convention.
hesolved, That a permanent organiza-
non OF planters, merchants, and ali Others
Interested IN producing cotton in this
tounty' he at once organized on such a ba-
SIS as Will promote the spirit Of the foreCo-
Ing resolutions.
hesoIFed, Ihat the citizens of the
piher counties interested alike with us in
TINS question be requested TO take imrue-
date action TO the same end
Resolved, That the delegates selected
By the counties TO the convention. TO he
held IN Memphis on January 5. use every
sNertlon 10 secure state and county organ
lzation, formed for the purpose AZ proJect-
ing and advising the cotton interests of
The south, subject to the control of a cen.
eral organization which VIII govern slatf
and local organizations.
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THE CHILIAN QUARREL.
a Revival Of the Talk Of War With the
South American Republic.

NEW York, Dec 23-A special 20 the
Times from Washington says: "Our con-
troversy with Chill iS approaching a con-
cluslon. Il Is learned that the latest com
munIcatious from Minister Egau are of a
character TO discourage diplomatic at
tempts TO induce the ChilIan authorities
10 express any regret al the assault upon
our sailors IN Valparaiso. or to make anv
rep1ratlon for the killing of the men of
the Baltimore Secretary Blaine was ab-
sent from the ablnet meeting today. aud
an evening paper Says that his failure 10
attend was IN consequence of business at
the state department That business WAS
Imperative. The secretary Of state was
engaged upon the preparation Of the
American case against Chill When Mr.
Blame has completed his statement. tie
president viii take II in hand. aud. pref4c-
ing it with an introduction Of his own. and
perhaps adding some language that he
deems essential to impress congress with
the Importance Of the prompt treatment
OF his suggestions, viii send ic 10 both
houses rs special message. In r temper
ate way, following the traditional forms Of
presentation. be vii. indicate 10 congress
the conclusion that the Iau. ference 10 our
requests Ter reparatioO by The Chiijan
government amounts 10 = manifestation
OF hcSNilty. and, IN order 10 assert the de-
mands OF the United States effectively. the
president Will request that he be permitted
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BURNING OF THE AByssINIA

LONDON, Dec. 23.-The steamer Spree.
having on board the passengers and crew
of the burned steamer Abyssinia, arrived
at Southampton last night. In an inter
view with Purser Brendt, he said that, on
Friday, Dec. Is, about 40 o'clock, smoke
was noticed issuing from the matches of
the third hold, in which cotton was stored.
An investigation revealed the fact that the
cotton was on fire. The flames had gained
such headway that all efforts to subdue
them, or even to hold them in check, were
of no avail The watch at the same time
reported that the Spree was standing up
in the offing. She was signaled, and soon
Captain Murray ordered the boats to be
lowered, and everyb body abandoned the
Abyssinia. In a short time all were on the
deck of she Spree in safety. Ali the pas
sengers' baggage and every bit of the car
90 was lost
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COMBINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-Among the
nominations confirmed by the senate to-
day were the following:
United States miuisters-A Loudon
Snowden Of Pennsylvania, to Greece,
Rounania and Servia; Richard Cults
shannon of New York, TO Nicaragua,
Costa Rica and Salvador; Romualdo
Paeheco of California, TO Guatemala and
Honduras
Minister resident and consul general
John : Burnham of Pennsylvanis. to
Hayti; jeremiah Coughljn of New York,
secretary of legation and consul general at
BogOta: Fentou +. MCCreery Of Michigan,
secretary Of legation at Santiago, Chilli;
Lars Anderson of Ohio, second secretary
OF legation at London.
Consuls-William c Tripler. at Co
quimbo; + A Berry OF Florida, at Santos.
observation-disclosures c. Kereus of
Missouri member of :he continental rail
way commission: Ebenezer J. Ormsbee
OF Vermont, land commissioner at Samoa:
l.. W. Colby Of Nebraska. assistant at
torney general of yhe United States.
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MEXICAN REVOLUTIONISTS.

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 23.-General Stanley
today ordered two troops of cavalry from
the military post here to the scene of the
troubles that are being had with the revo-
lutionists on the Rio Grande border. They
will leave by special train. A tele-
gram has been received by Assistant Ad-
iutant General Martin, of this military
department from Captain Bourke giving
an official account of the engagement with
the Mexican revolutionists yesterday.
General Stanley has received letter from
President Diaz complimenting the United
States army officers for the efforts they
have made TO put down the organization
of revolutionists against Mexico on this
side of the river.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Dec. 23.-It is re
ported from up the river that another band
of so-called revolutionists were trailed and
pursued by the United States troops above
Roma, Tex. They scattered when pressed
by the troops, and number of them crossed
the river into Mexico. That there was a
considerable number of them is evidenced
by the finding of thirty-one fires is one
camp and the remains of six beeves that
had been slaughtered for food. There are
rumors of other parties at various points
along the river between Fort Ringgold and
Laredo
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THE GRAVES TRIAL.
The Testimony Of the Opening Day FIR the
Defense.

DENVER, Dec. 23-In the Graves trial,
the defense opened its case today by
placing Edward Field, clerk of the probate
court in Providence, r. l., on the stand
He said that in May last two wills made
by Mrs. Barnaby were offered for probate.
The second will was handed TO him by DR..
Graves. This will was handed to him in
a sealed envelope, which showed no evi-
dence of having been opened. He opened
it and read it, at the doctors request.
Colonel Daniel Ballou of the counsel for
the defense was the next witness. He be-
came acquainted with Mrs. Barnaby in
October. 1889. at DR.. Graves office. He
had been summoned there by a woman
(Mrs. Barnaby) who wanted his advice.
After some consultation, Mrs. Barnaby
employed Colonel Ballon TO contest her
husbands will The will had been pro-
bated and Colonel Ballou lied an appeal
A compromise was then effected. BY the
compromise Mrs. Barnaby received $780,
OOO Out of this amount Colonel Ballou
received $40 600 as his fee.
Colonel Ballou then told about his draw
ing Mrs Barnaby's will. He thought
that the amount therein bequeathed to
DIR. Graves was S2j. 600 The witness ad-
mitted that he had received a letter from
Mrs. Barnaby, complaining that DR..
Graves was about to appoint a guardian
for her. Colonel Ballou did not think
ludJ IC Hdh q AtShN ~ AbtcAANlD III ItC
matter, as the doctor WAS Mrs. Barnaby's
agent.
On cross examination Colonel Ballou
said that he had paid DR.. Graves 500 for
recommending him to Mrs. Barnaby in
the contested will case.
Two experts in handwriting swore that. I
although the inscription on the whisky
bottle was similar in writing 70 the letters
written by DR.. Graves, they did not think |
that the writings were by the same per- /
son. On crOsS-e -eXaml nation, however, both !
experts admitted that many Of the letters I
in the inscription on the bottle and in the /
Graves letters were the same
DR.. Graves and J. A Bennett. veteri- |
nary surgeons, were called to prove that 1
Rrsenite Of potassium was sometimes kept 1
in livery stables. The point desired to be /
made by this testimony was 10 show that, (
As the bottle Of whisky had remained IN 4
the buggy in the stable over night, before I
being delivered 10 Mrs. Barnaby; that
some Of the hostlers might have drank the 4
rigiual contents Of the bottle and. in or
der TO escape detection, refilled II from the
nearest bottle. In this way they might
have stumbled upon bottle Of arsenite Of
potassium aud EN- Dtied Il into the original
whisky bottle, thus explaining the pres
sDce OF the poison in the bottle
L pom cross examination u was developed
that they could not name any positive
Instance in wbich paeT hAd seen aTseEI5e
Jf potassium IL livery stable.
Adjourned
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Both the method and reaul.s when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; il j. pleasaui
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. clsanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, bead.
aches and feyers and cures habiiral
constipation. syrup of Figs j. tbs
only remedy Of its kind evsr pro
duoed, pleasing 70 the taste snd &C
ceptable 70 the stomach. prompt in
its action and truly beneficial Ia IL
Effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, i,s
many excellent qualities commend j.
20 al apd have made j. tie uoss
popular reuejY known.
SYrup of FiEs j. for sale ia 500
ard 81 bottles bv 81 lszdiag drug
gists. Any reliable druggist Who
Ray not have + On hand wiIl pro
cure j; promptly far any one Who
si=he. - M l. D. n0i accept an,
sni1s;ituae.
CALIFORNIA FIc SKRUP c0
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FIELD AOJUDGFD INSANE

WHITE PLAINS, \. Y, Dec 23-The
case Of Edward VI. Field WAS before Com.
missioner IN Luuacy Robertson Of New
Jersey today After the testimony of a
number Of witnesses was heard. the Jury
returned a verdict declaring Edward II
Field lunatlc and not responsible for his
actions.
The verdict was unanimous. The jury
consisted Of Twenty-Five men, who listened
with marked attention 70 the evidence
presented, and returned their verdict
without hearing the arguments. II IS
proper TO say that, while only part Of the
evidence available was presented, the case
was regarded by all as conclusive. The
jury also found Fields personal property
70 be worth 500
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to use the naval and military forces of the
United States to constrain that respect
which cannot be secured through the or
binary diplomatic channels and by the
employment of the respectful agencies of
the state department. Should the presl-
dent send his special message on Chill to
congress tomorrow, and it is now consid-
cred not improbable that he may, it is
considered almost certain that the holiday
recess Will be either abandoned or reduced
to one of unusual brevity."
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 23.-From informa-
lion CLEANED her. it looks as if the reports
sent out from Washington of preparations
Tor war with Chilli We're true
Admiral Brown has secured an option on
the new and powerful tug Fearless, just
finished at the Union Iron works. She
mas IA speed of sixteen knots an hour. If
purchased by the government she will be
supplied with two > inch guns and sec
ondary battery OF four 6-pounders and four
torpedo tubes. She is swifter than the
Chilian torpedo cruiser and far more
powerful.
Admiral Brown also secured options on
four OF Spreckels' big steamers, the Zeal
andia, Australia, Mariposa and Alameda,
10 be Used for transport service. The
Lealandla can be ready at ten hours notice
and all the others inside of three weeks.
The coast defense vessel Monterey can be
made ready in three days after her armer
plate is received
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-Correspon-
dence of the Associated Press from San
tiago, Chill says the feeling there against
Americans is so strong ever since the con-
gressiOnal party came into power that
majority of the people are dis posed to re-
gard the killing of few American sailors
as a trifiing affair and express much sur
prise that the United States should have
taken official notice of the matter, which
they speak of lightly as the sailors fight.
The correspondent says that President
MOntt has given no special indication of
any sympathy with the general i'll feeling
in Chilli against the United States. In a
recent interview with the Associated
Press correspondent,ihe expressed the hope
that all difficulties would be settled ami
cably.
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SENATE E.

WASHINGTON, Dec BIN the senate to-
day Mr.. Cockren presented three memori-
ais, all of them, he said, on printed blanks
sent out by representatives of Savannah
and entitled 'Georgia's Appeal to Her
Sister States" These blanks had been
filled in, he said, by the board of trade Of
st. Joseph, Mo, by the mayor and alder
men of that city. and by the Commercial
club of Kansas City. They were an en-
dorsement of a movement (Which seemed
to be quite extensive from the number
sent OUT in Georgia for securing congress
sional legislation for deep water at Savan-
nah.
Two messages from the president of the
United States were presented, read, ana
appropriately referred-one as to the ar
rangement and operation OF electric wires
in the District of Columbia, and the other
as to uniform usage by all the departments
of government in the spelling of geo.
graphical names.
After an executive session the senate ad-
journed till Tuesday, Jan. ).
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THE RUSSIAN FAMINE.

WASHINGTON, Dec 23-Secretary Blaine
has received from Minister Smith a COM
munication. setting forth the measures
being taken by the Russian government
for the alleviation of the famine in the
Russian empire. The appointment of
committees composed of the highest gov
ernment officials to deal with this problem
indicates, the communication states, the
gravity or the situation which is presented
by the short crops, and the earnest spirit
with which the emperor and his govern
ment meet it.
In this connection, the state department
makes public letter from the publisher
OF the Erie Dispatch, containing inquiries
as TO how the government will aid in
securing transportation to Russia of pro-
visions, and, in reply, the Russian charge
d affaires of this city states that Russia
will gladly forward from New York all
donations of flour and grain, The COM
munication sets forth the needs as real and
great
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JUMPED THE TRACK

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 23.-Between and 10
last night an eastbound freight train on
the Missouri Pacific road jumped the track
at point about four miles west of Pacific.
Mo, or about thirty-siX miles west of St
Louis. -Four men were hurt Joseph Hill.
the engineer, was seriously injured and
may not recover. A brakeman named
Hollis was also badly injured, and two
other trainmen, whose names were not as
certained, were badly bruised. \ wreck
ing train was sent from Pacific, and was
still engaged in clearing the track at 3
o'clock this morning
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BRAZlL'S TROUBLES.

LONDON, Dec. 23.-Advices have been re-
ceived here that the ravages of yellow
fever in Brazil are growing heavier daily.
A widespread panic has seized upon the
people, and all those who are able are
fleeing to the mountains for safety.
A dispatch from Buenos Ayres says that
reports are current there that the political
troubles in the Brazilian state OF Rio
Grande do Sui have broken out again. The
people are becoming infiamed by the sue
cess of the rebels and the movement is
spreading rapidly.
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QUEBEC POLITICS

QCEEEC Dec - An extra q the q
6cia, Gazette Will he Published today. d.
solving the legislature and appointing
aUot-er royal commission 10 invesss gate
further fhe alleged noodlng by ins lste
government Nominations wiz BE held
on Asrca I and voting on March The
Erigs were refurrahle on the I5th The
legislature bslnx called toT ApTilT
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THE POPE,S HEALTH.

LONDON. Dec. 23.-The Lancet's Italian
correspondent asserts that the pope had a
fainting lit, followed by extreme prostra-
tion, after the last consistory. The fact
was kept secret, in compliance with orders
imposed on the personnel OF the Vatican.
in accordance with Pope Leo's secret will,
enjoining secrecy in the event OF bis death
until certain formailties regarding the
conclave have been concluded.
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EsILIlRFS

NIcKsBUEG, Miss, Dec. 2S.-The bank NJ
Greenvllle, AT Greenvllle, Miss, suspended
yesterday, and its own president. Mr.. Pol
lack, was appointed receiver The liabi,i-
ties are $l,0oO,Oo0. with assets about the
same, consisting Of S750. OOJ in first mort
cages on Washington county real est ate
SloOCo0 IN county securities, aud SlO0 400
in other securities equally a. good. The
ialiufe Is due 10 successive overtiows rum
ing the crops, and the low price az cofro,
The bank WAS cue of the wealthiest in fl,a
state. The other banks at Greenville be
kieye that the failed banks creditors are
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AN INNOCENT MAN SHOT.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 23.--At late hour last
night DOC" Sweeney. in an effort to settle
an old grudge against John Maloney a
firemen, who had. according TO Sweeney,
secure the latter's discharge from the de-
partment, shot and fatally wounded Ben
Martin, an innocent man. Sweeney and
Msloney met in bar room and INDUCED
in a quarrel, which led to blows, and then
the shooting occurred, resulting as stated
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FAILURES.

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. &.-The Tyrone
hank failure is assuming large proper
tions. the liabilities reaching $4,000, with
almost positive assurance that not one
cent will be paid on the dollar. The stock
holders have either disappeared or refuse
10 be seen and the people Of the town are
dumfounded at the state of affairs. There
is even talk Of lynching Guyersr the cash
ier IL be be found.
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THE INDIAN CONFERENCE.

LAWRENCE, Kan, Dec. 23.-The Indian
school conference opened in the CONNER
cial club rooms here this morning
General Morgan. commissioner of Indian
affairs; DR.. Dorchester. superintendent Of
Indian schools; Captain Pratt, superinten-
dent of the Carlisle school; and about
twenty-five other prominent Indian school
workers are in attendance. The confer
ence will be in session two days.
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CHICAGO. Dec. ada Rutzeu. pretty
I7-year old daughter u farmer at IdbeT-
tyville. Ia of this city. was fatally shot
today by Tom Dawson. who medizteiy :
suicided. Dawson was a dessrter from the
army and was employed by the girls
father as farm hard The refusal of the
giri 10 receive bis advances caused the
frzs-nfv
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EXPLODING CARTRIOGEs.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Dec. . Blair &
Hamilton's agricultural implement ware
house burned this morning About one
million gun cartridges were among the
contents, and their explosion kept up
lively fusiilade. Three fremen were spri-
ously injured. The loss Is 60, ,0o0 covered
by insurance
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WILD SHOOTING.

GUTHRIE, o. r. DEC p At Langston,
Logan Reed aud Joseph Phillips, both
negroes, quarreled and shot az each other
a number Of times Ht short range. Neither
was hurt, but Reeds brother was fatally
wounded by q fiying bullet
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-24

Three hundred wOmen IN the United
States own establishments fer the raising
Of flowers and plants. So reIunerstlve Is
this healthful. interesting and feminine In
dustry that the woader Is more women "a
not engage in It.
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4 STRANDED STEAMER

LoSDoy, Dec 2 TIM Daa.sh steamer
Iceland from New York for Stettn. Co
penbaZeu, j. ashore near GOtheu burz
Assistance has been cent 20 heT- Inc
passengers have been safely IAudcd
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The lLLiNOls LAno LAW.

CHICAGO. Dec 2-Judzs Collins today
rendered decision declaring uscoostliu-
tionsl the alien land !aw passed By tas
legislature IA l-s1.
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PENSIONS.
PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec Expansions have
been allowed To the following:

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Pensions have
been allowed to the following:
KANSAS.
Patrick II Matthews, Joseph A. TOwle,
Martin S Copenhaver, James W. Brewer,
David H. Mitchell. John H. Roberts. Oran
COUNSEL, Ezekiel f. Cooper, Fernando f.
Clough, Aaron Kramer, Frederick Dye,
Harrison L. McConaughy, Charles L. Bus
tin, William w. Wilson, Andrew >. Spur
geon, William A. McMilliu, Oryilla
Roberts, Charles Otto Haack, jeremiah
Mccarthy, Martin Shoup, Ira c. kimball,
Martin krack, Jacob Wissert. John II.
Ogan (deceased), Abel Kelley Hall, Jonas
Carter, Edwin r. Hotchkiss, John G.
Gates. Robert NJ Gibbens. George Loft
land, Andrew J. Freeman, Solomon B.
Green. Allen NJ. Turner. Henry COrvell,
Clarkson Wilkinson, Mary j. Bigley,
Amanda J. Jameson, Nancy Stewart, Han
nah Z. Edense and Hester Ann Buchanan.
OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.
Francis NJ Riley and John Wingler.
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Thomas III. Smith and Richard T. Mid
dlRtOn