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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-29

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-29

EFF OR E young
people go in" for
amateur theatre
Gals they should
fully consider the
fact that a good
deal of time will
have to be deyot-
ed to them if they
are to be well
done There must
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
DEATH OF A HEROINE.
Said to be the Only Woman Who Ever Car
ried "OId Glory" into Action.

Said to be the Only Woman Who Ever Car
ried "oId Glory into Action.
Mrs. Eliza E. Cutler wife of Capt. Lyman B.
Cutler 66th H., and SD H., at present Door
keeper of the United States Senate, died at
Garfield Hospital in Washington, on Wednes-
day. Nov. 80 after lingering illness, of cancer
Mrs. Cutler had been treated at several OF the
best hospitals in the country, and submitted TO
repeated operations at the hands OF some of the
most skillfuI specialists but all efforts for her
relief proved vain. A last operation was per-
formed few days ago by the best Washington
Surgeons, and was successful. but the patient
was unable to rally from the shock, and expired
from exhaustion.
Mrs. Cutler was we'll known at the Capital,
where her husband has been employed for 20
years past She prominently Identified
with the Woman's Relief Corps, and was pa
triotc woman. 1t is said that at the battle OF
Fort Donelson she took the flag (which had
been presented to Capt. Cutters company by
the citizens of Monmouth, Ill., to the front
and STAYED with the company until ordered OH
the field by the Colonel to a transport lying In
the Cumberland River. When the regiment
was mustered ont this flag was presented to
Mrs. Cutler, and has since been one OF her most
treasured POSSESSIONS and formed her winding
sheet when she was buried.
The funeral took place from the Calvary
Baptist Church on Friday. Dec. 2, and was
largely attended by members Of tho Grand
Army and Woman's Relief Corps. The inter
ment was At Arlington National Cemetery.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
CEN. b. w, BRICE DEAD.

Brevet Mai. Gen. Benjamin w. Brice, q. 8.
Army, retired, died at his residence in Wash
ington, on Sunday evening Dec. 4, at Gas
O'Clock. The General had been confined to his
bed for three days only. his death being caused
by congestion of the lungs brought about by
an attack of the grip he had nearly year ago,
and from which he never fully recovered. he
leaves no family, his wife having died seven
years ago.
benjamin. w. Brice was born in Virginia In
1909, He was appointed to the United States
Military Academy from Ohio. was graduated in
1879. served as Lieutenant of Infantry in an
expedition against the Sac Indians in 1881, and
on Feb. Ii, 1881, resigned from the Army. He
was Brigade Major in the Ohio militia In
1888 g, became a lawyer and was Judge OF
Common Pleas in 1S45. and was Adjutant-
General of the State in 1916.
At the beginning of the Mexican war he re-
entered the Army with tho rank of Major on
the staff, on March 3, 1S47, and served A Pay
master at Cincinnati and in the field. He WAS
discharged March 4, 1849, but was reappointed
Feb. g. 1852, and served in the Pay Department
He had charge of the pay districts of Kansas
and the Territories in 1861162. and OF that Of
New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. In
ls62-'6l. Nov. 20. 1884 he Was appointed
Paymaster- General with the rank Of Colonel.
March ID. 1865. he was brevetted Major-General
In the United States Army for faithful. merit
orious aud distinguished services. He Was
continued in charge of the Pay Department in
Washington promoted to be Brigadier General,
July 20, 1865, and retired Jan. !, 1872. Gen.
Brice had since resided in Washington.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
GOOD WORK OF L1FE-sAyEss.

Superintendent Kimball, of the Life-saving
Service, Treasury Department, has submitted
his annual report to the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. He reports that the total number of dis
asters during the year was 5e7; value Of prop
erty involved. So, 3o2. 335; value of property
saved. $7,174,4 value of property lost, ST.
III, $50; number of persons imperilled, 1928;
lost, 81; shipwreeked persons succored at
stations, TAI; number of days succor afforded,
1,s47; number of vessels totally lost, go.
Thirty-six persons who had fallen from
wharves. piers, etc, were rescued by the life
saving crews. The crews saved without out
side assistance 1877 vessels valued with their
cargoes at $736345, and assisted other efforts
in saving 10I vessels valued with their cargoes
at 81 942. $40, making the aggregate number OF
vessels saved during the year 268, involving
So, 678 885.
Assistance of minor importance was rendered
to 213 other vessels In distress, and 265 vessels
were warned from danger by the signals of the
patroImen. The cost of the maintenance Of
the service during the year was 81, 009,235.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
MlDRIvER BOUNDARIES.
The Question to be Settled by the u. 0. Su-
preme Court.

The Question to be Settled by the u. 0. Su-
prems Court.
How shall the boundary line between TIVE
States be determined, when it IL described a.
the "middle of Q river"f in the question
which will shortly be settled by the United
States Supreme Court ~ the case in eontro-
versy between the States of Illinois and Iowa
has been taken up and decision is expected
in a few days. The case arises over the taxa
ton Of the bridge across the Mississippi River
between Keokuk, Iowa, and Hamilton, I'LL.
lows officials assert that the Illinois authori-
ties insist that they have right to assess and
tax bridge structures over the river to a point
midway of the ordinary boat channel of the
stream, regardless whether or not this point ID
east or west of the middle of the main body
of the river. The policy Of the lows officials
is to tax bridge property to the middle of the
river geographically, without regard to the
location of the channel.
These boundary disputes are quite frequent.
One between Pennsylvania and Delaware has
been on tho Supreme Court docket for more
than Is years. Iowa had a similar controversy
with Nebraska year or two ago over the
boundary fixed in the Missouri River. In this
case the Supreme Court of the United States
suggested the appointment of q Commission TO
examine and determine the line. Indiana and
Kentucky are in dispute about the jurisdiction
over an island in the Ohio River at the mouth
of Green River.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
ARMY AND NAVY,

The question as to whether Maj. William
Ludlow, Corps of Engineers of the Army,
would be reinstated as Engineer of the Ninth
and Eleventh Lighthouse Districts, embracing
Lakes Huron. Michigan, and Superior, and st.
Msrys River. has finally been settled by tie
Secretary of War detailing Maj. Milton B. Ad-
ANS, CORPS Of Engineers. TO that duty. Maj.
Adams relieves Col. o. NJ. Poe. Corps OF En&i-
neers, who has been in temporary charge of the
engineering work in those Districts since June
II, the date of Maj. Ludlow's relief in conse-
ouence of mis- controversy with the Lighthouse
Board.
The finding of the court of inquiry convened
at Mare Island. CAL, to inquire into the ground
ing of tho Mohican off Chirikof Island, Alaska,
has reached the Navy Department, and as 3
result of the report court martial has been
appointed to meet at Mare Island on Dec. IA to
try Commander II. L. Johnson, who com
manded the Mohican at the time of the acct
dent. The charges against him are negligence
i'm allowing O vessel of the Navy to ground /;
violation of the naval regulations requiring an
officer, when his vessel is approaching land, to
bend chains and take soundings, aud eulpabie
ineficiency in performance of duty. The
court will consist of Rear-Admiral John Irwin,
Capts Z. Wallace, J. r. Bartlett, and b. Day
Commanders w. Terry. g. Fl. Wadley, c. E.
Clark, E. Fl. Nichols, and Thomas Perry, with
Lieut.. L. Carmody, Judge Advocate.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
INDIANS MAY HAVE TO SUE.
They May Have TO Resort to Law to Recover
Their Lands.

Their Lands.
An interesting and novel lawsuit is likely to
be instituted in Washington. The suit will
probably grow out of the refusal of Congress to
allow the Turtle Mountain Indians any recon-
pense for opening TO settlement large tract of
land which the Indians claim is justly theirs
by right Of occupancy. When Senator Teller
was Secretary Of the Interior he opened up
this land on his belief that it was the lawful
property of the United States. The Indians
denied this claim. The matter has been pend
ing before the Interior Department for some
time, and the Commission which was appointed
to investigate the claim is now in Washington to
receive their final Instructions They expect
to have their report ready for Secretary Noble
within few days. 1t is said. on good authority,
that the Commission will recommend large
allowance to the Turtle Mountain Indians for
their claim, but il is also understood that GER
tain members of the Senate will vigorously op-
pose the appropriation. If Congress refuses to
pay the Indians for their lands the suit referred
to above will probably be commenced. These
Indians are among the most highly educated
and civilized of their race in this country.
They have become citizens Of the United
States with the very view of obtaining such
legal status as will allow them to bring the
suit in question. Their claim has been pushed
in this city for several years by full blooded
Indian attorneys.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
VENEZUELA NOT AGGRIEVED.

The report of United States Minister Scruggs
relative to the Mijares case. has been received
at the Department of State, and it appears from
this report that no legal demand was made
upon the Captain of the steamship Philadei-
phis for the surrender Of Mijares by the Vene-
znelan Government. The only demand for
Mijares' surrender was of verbal character,
upon an allegation that he was 81 an enemy Of
the Government" No specific charge was
made of violation by Aijsres of the ordinary
been made to the United States Legation
which would lead to the conclusion that the
Government of Venezuela felt aggrieved at the
action of the United States Consul at La
Gusyra. or at the action Of the Captain Of the
Philadelphia. Whom the Venezuelan autbori-
ties undertook to take Mijares twho is political
refugee) from the Philadelphia, an American
vessel, the Captain of the Philadelphia refused
to permit him to be removed and ordered the
officials from the vessel
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
Insuf1ciency of the Appropriation for the
Current Fiscal Year.

Second Assistant Postmaster General Bell.
in his annual report, says that the appropris-
ton of SO, $685. $50 for the Railway Mail Service,
made by the last session of Congress for the
current fiscal year. is deemed insufficient, and
that an appropriation Of 81 941 900 for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1894, will be asked.
Mr. Bell recognizes the Objectionable features
in the methods of awarding star route co.,
tracts to professionals, their interest being not
so much in the character of the service to be
performed as in the extent of profit to be de-
rived from its sub letting. But he feels that q
modification Of the law authorizing sub-lettine
would result in building up more objection.
able system.
He is strong in the belief that the best way
to acquire good star service is to rgidly enforce
existing regulations. The service is better
to-day than year ago, because contractors in
chief realize that they must comply with their
obligations.
In regard to the railway lines, he expresses
appreciation Of tho hearty manner in which
they have co-operated with the Department.
and says that with a single exception the
trunk lines have signifed their readiness to
establish schedules which will render the scr.
vice more complete
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
PROGRESS WITH THE NEW NAVY.

Secretary of tho Navy Tracy had confer
ence with Mr.. Cramp of Philadelphia. and Mr..
Scott, of the Union Iron Works, of San Fran
cisco, on Friday, Dec 2, relative to the progress
of the work on the new war-ships New York
and Monterey. Mr.. Scott is anxious to have q
trial of the Monterey. which is practically
completed as to hull and machinery, at San
Francisco, without waiting longer for the
armor. He says, however. that the deliveries
of armor plates are improving. and the vessel
will soon be finished.
Mr. Cramp reports fair progress with the New
York at his Philadelphia yard. Mr.. Hun
sicker. in charge of the armor department of
the Carnegie Mills, reported that the firm had
recently completed I59 tons of armor for the
New York, including the coming. tower and
side-arnior. There is every indication that
there will be no lack OF proposals for the CON
struction of the big ii 000-ton sea-going battle
ships befare the time for opening bids expires
on Dec. 10 Cramp and Scott will both surely
bid, and it is expected that proposals viii be
received from the Sparrow Point Works near
Baltimore, and the Newport News Co., two
large corporations which have never before
undertaken to construct war-vessels for the
Government.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
aROIIT PEOPLE.

Hon. Patrick Egan, United States Minister
to Chile, arrived in Washington on Friday,
Dec. 2. for conference with Secretary of State
Foster relative to the conduct of affairs at his
post, to which he is about to return as he has
decided to sail from New York on Dec. 10.
Mr.. Egan takes hopeful view of the future in
South America. He does not feel that there is
the slightest danger Of war between Chile.
Argentine, and Peru. The only difference
now existing between Chile and Argentine
grows out of the definition of a certain part Of
the boundarylin between the two countries.
But this is Insignificant matter. according
to Mr. Egan, and, If not settled by the usual
diplomatic methods, can be readily adjusted
through arbitration, which is provided for in
the treaties between the two countries. So far
a. the relations between Chile and Peru ara
concerned, Mr.. Egan says that they are not
likely to be disturbed by the question of the
reversion to Peru of the provinces occupied by
Chile after the last war. Within a year and
half the people of these provinces will be
allowed to decide by ballot whether they shall
adhere to Chile or revert to Peruvian ale
glance. Mr.. Egan believes that both nations
will strictly preserve the treaty stipulations on
this point, and will psaceably abide by the
result of the plebiseitum.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
COST OF THE CENSUS.

In bis annual report to the Secretary OF the
Interior, Hon. Robert T. Porter, Superintendent
of the Census, again recommends that the Gen.
sus Office be made permanent bureau Of the
Governments. From the beginning of the
Eleventh Census up to june so last the total
disbursements for the service amounted to
So, 203. 500; pay Of enumerators S2,485, 455;
statistics of farms, homes, and mortgages.
S1,O05,771; census proper 1868. 562; manufac-
tures, $64S.379; printing and stationery,
1851 $3.50. Since July, 1891, the number OF
clerks on the roll of the office has been reduced
from $3.50 to 1874, and by the beginning of
the new year the number will not exceed
1000 1t is estimated that $40 600 viii be re-
CURED to run the Office from March to June 80,
1893
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
GEN, RATHBoNE,s REPORT.

In bis annual report, Fourth Assistant Post
master General Rathbone says that the number
of new postotiees established during the year
was 405 greater than during any previous year.
except 1880. Over one-fourth of these new
offices went to Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi,
Alabama. Georgia, and North Carolina. The
greatest increase in any State was in Georgia.
He comments upon the inefficieney of legisla-
ton relating to the use of the mails by the
"green- goods" swindlers. and suggests that
the statutes be so amended as to make the
mailing of "green-goods" circulars and liters-
ture continuous offense from the point of
mailing to the place of destination, so that 0
prosecution will lie at either point.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
sALvADoRAN RECIPROCITY.

The transitOry commercial arrangements De-
tween tho United States and the Republic Of
Salvador, which went into effect in December.
1891, has been superseded BY definite n.
'rangemsnt, the signatures to which were ex-
changed Nov. %. at Managuh BY the Saliva
dorsn Minister of Foreign 'f''rs. under an
tbority Of the Congress Of Salvador. and Will
liam Newali, United States Consul ct Managua.
At the State Department it In believed that tho
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08

in boaaties during the fiscal year upon 3d.
115,2IT pounds of sugar produced. Commits
sioncr Mason says that the present system OF
bounty paying stimulates the production Of
sugar which polarizes so per cent, and dis
eliminates against finer grades He suggests
au amendment of the law so as to permit the
payment of bounty of $3.50 per 100 pounds
of pure sugar, graduated in amount according
to the polariscepic test, increasing the amount
for each degree from so to 100, on the basis OF
So 20 per 100 pounds of pure sugar.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08

definite arrangement will tend greatly to pro-
mote trade between the two countries and will
open n profitable market to numerous products
and manufactures of the United States. which
have hitherto been hainpered by various re-
strictions
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
AYERS
Cherry PICTORIAL

Has no equal for the prompt relief
and speedy cure of Colds, Coughs,
Group, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice.
Preachers Sore Throat, Asthma,
Bronchitis, La Grippe, and other
arrangements Of the throat and
lungs. The best-known cough-cure
in the world, it is recommended by
eminent physicians, and is the favor
lite preparation with singers, actors,
preachers, and teachers. 1t soothes
the inflamed membrane, loosens the
phlegm, stops coughing, and induces
repose.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08

II any young, old or middle-aged man suf-
ferinq from nervous debility, weakness, will
incloss stamp to me- ! will send him the pre-
scription of genuine certain cure free of cost
No humbug no deception. Address Charles
Gaus Marshall. Mich.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS.

1t is said that Postmsster-Gensral Wsnama-
ker is urging President Harrison TO appoint
John B. Harlan Postmaster at st. Louis, No.,
20 the Office Of First Assistant Postmaster
General, which is now vacant
s%#
The public debt statement issued Dec /
shows reduction Of sl.079. 1880 during No.
vember The total cash in the Treasury is
s765 474 s02.35. The receipts during November
were s2s.794.645.2S, aud the expenditures $780,
AS, 5S2.7s
The Democrats Of the country are already
making preparations to come 10 Cleveland's
inauguration. Quarters were secured at the
National Hotel last week for 400 members of
the Cleveland Club of Buffalo, N. Y, who will
attend the Inauguration and take part in the
parade.
Secretary Noble, of the Interior Department
last week approved the roll Of the Cheyenne
River and the Standing Rock bands of Indians
in the Dakotas. to whom the $4,000 which
was appropriated by the act of Jan. Is, 1881, is
10 be paid. The Indians will receive their
money in the near future.
So
The issue of standard silver dollars from the
United States mints and Treasury Offices dur
ing the month ended on Saturday, Nov &c,
was S56s, 81. For the corresponding period of
last year it was only $454,9s0. The shipment
of fractional silver coin from Nov. ] TO Nov.
20 amounted 10 $S53,2l9.
xSs
Washington society will be increased this
year by the addition OF Lieut. Robert f. peary,
U. s. Navy, and his charming wife 1t will be
remembered that Mrs. Peary accompanied her
husband on his search for the North Pole.
from which andaeious journey they returned
last Summer. Lieut.. Peary il on duty at the
Navy Department.
sfa
Last week Atty-Gen. Miller wrote TO the
Commissioners of the District of Columbia
that the papers in the case of the Metropolitan
Street Railway Co. had been sent to District
Attorney Cole, with instructions to take pro-
ceedings for the forfeiture Of the com pany's
charter if the judgment against the company
was not paid. This suit grows out of the re.
fussl or failure of the Metropolitan Company
TO pay taxes assessed by the Obstruction its roll
ing stock.
as
Several of the transatlantic steamship com
panies are displessed with Surg Gen. Wymsn',
administration of the National quarantine
against the late cholera epidemic and are un
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Different Now.

Indianapolis JourndiI
Mrs. Fitts-Y0u are too tired to hold me on
your knee, eh2 Humph! It wasn't that way
when we were engaged.
Mr. Fitts-Wef. didn't have to work hard
all day then to support family.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
AYERS
Cherry PeCtoraI

taken for consumption, in its early
stages, checks further progress Of
the disease, and even in the later
stages, it eases the distressing
cough and promotes refreshing
sleep. 1t is agreeable to the taste,
needs but small doses, and does not
interfere with digestion or any OF
the regular organic functions. AS an
emergency medicine, every house
hold should be provided with Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
Having used Ayers Cherry Peo-
toral in my family for many years, I
can confidently recommend 1t for all
the complaints it is claimed to cure.
It's sale is increasing yearly with me.
and my customers think this prepa-
ration has no equal as a cough-cure."
IS. w. Parent, Queensbury, n. 3.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-12-08
POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT Bust
NESS.

Owing to the resignation Hon. 8. A. Whit
field short time ago, Edwin G. Fowler, Chief
Clerk makes the report as the Acting Firs.
Assistant Postmaster-G eneras. MIR. Fowler re-
ports that the total revenue of the Department
during the last fiscal year was SIC. $3.50, 476, an
increase of Si.99S.690. The receipts OF the
New York Postoliice were Sc 221 1913, an increase
of 1886, 262 of tho Brooklyn Postofice $685.
262. an increase of S95,616. 1t is estimated
that an increase of 81, 1885, 900 over the present
appropriation will be needed for the next fiscal
year.
There were at the end Of the last fiscal year
568 free-delvery Offices. employing 10,737 CARR
ers at cost of So 966. S92.67. There Were
issued during the year domestic postal orders
for $120O66, SOL. postal notes for $l1. S95, 765
and international money orders for $l5, l2O.-
27l.
COMMISSIONER MASON'S REPORT.
Hon. John w. Mason Commissioner of In.
formal Revenue. reports that S., 342, OF was paid