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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

for more than thirty minutes IL is GER
tain the revolutionists were either su-
perior in numbers or position or that
greater difficulty than usual was found
in whipping the hungry. sick, and tired
troops into line For IL is materially
and absolutely true that the Spanish
soldiers are driven into line by sword
points and the swing of the lash They
are armed with MauSser rifles, IL is true,
but thus far that arm has proved more
fatal TO peaceable citizens FAR from the
field or TO members OF the troops. The
rifle Is OF small cahber. has magazine
of five shots, and carries TO a distance
Of two miles. Its immense muzzle We
locity gives il great penetration and 1t
is a fatal weapon against masses OF
troops. But the revolutionists do not
form in the open in masses They lie
hidden in the ''manigua."
The ''manigua' is the BUSH 1t is
dense, heavy underground OF grasses.
vines, and small shrubs covered with
close growing thicket of small trees In
this "manigua" the revolutionists are
more perfectly protected than If behind
earthWorks. When the order to fire is
given the excited soldiers, totally unex-
ercised in the use of their arms, shoot
away every cartridge in the magazine
and then load and fire as fast as posi-
BILE. Every now and then some unfortu-
nate woman is killed and with charm
ing naivete the papers chronicle the
fact, emphasizing the immense distance
1000 meters or more, as proof or the
power Of the weapon
A ten-column article in one paper yes
terday gave a history OF the seven
days operations of force OF 500 men
in the district of Guantanamo. One
shot only was fired against the troops.
On that occasion and whenever Sus-
piciouS persons were seen in the dis
lance the valiant 500 poured in ''contin-
ued and rapid volleys-" Results: One
woman, a mile away. killed, one sold
Ter shot by clumsy companion, and
one still more clumsy warrior shot
three fingers off one OF his hands and
two from the other. Side issues were
the commanding officer thrown from
his horse and bruised and fifteen deaths
from yellow fever. However, the hong
report winds up thus: Finally our
heroic troops, under command of their
valiant and illustrious officer, returned
to Guantanamo without any misfort-
une.'
Against such an enemy it is now pro-
posed to send flying columns" 1t
would be as sensible to try and empty
a glass Of water with a pin or drink
consomme with a fork. The revolution
lists simply give way as the column adj
vances, form again behind il, and then
harass IL continually.
In December the grinding Of the cane
viii commence, and once it commences
there must be no interruption until II
is finished or great losses will ensue.
The revolutionistS are interviewing the
planters and promising them peace and
security if they will pay a proper con-
tribution-and the planters are paying
One of the wealthiest men on the island
said yesterday he paid IS 5000 TO the rev.
50 fnr to. ~Io~ -
should not be molested' And his sugar
estate is sixty miles west of Havana
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
MRS. YZNAaA IS DIVORCED.
It Does Not Appear, However, that the
Decree includes that Name.


Yannton. S. D., Oct. GA decree of
divorce was granted Mrs. Mabel w.
YZanga against Fernando A. Yzna ga of
New York city. The complaint al
legeS desertion-
New York, Oct A.-Mrs. Yznaga was
Miss Mabel Wright before her mar
riage. Her father was an artist and
a man of only moderate means, but her
remarkable beauty won for her a place
in the most fashionable society.
Her marriage to Fernando Yznaga
was a surprise to the social world.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
John r. Paxton at the bedside of her
invalid mother on March 4, 1890, and
only a dozen people Were present They
spent their honeymoon on the contin-
ent and on returning We're the center
of the social whirl at Newport. They
they went to Europe again.
II was while there that runor began
to be busy with their names and IL was
openly stated that they could not agree.
The rumors were verified when towards
the close of last February Mrs. Yznaga
returned unexpectedly from abroad
with her husband
A story was published recently that
on securing her divorce she would mar
ry Count Belazichy, but he promptly
denied IL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
HONEST DEALING REWARDED.


- 0kH W no h800 money Dy t34
Public Into His Condolences
Gentlemen" said the street faiSir.
as he arranged his bottles on the table
before him, II did not come here to
lie and deceive and rob you OF your
hard-earned dollars. / have stuck to
the truth all my life and, though that
is the reason am a poor man, / shall
continue to speak the truth to the end
of my days"
The crowd had been coldly survey
ing his preparations but began to warm
MP little over his address
.I might say to YOU" he went on, as
he held up one of the bottles in low
ing way between his eye and the sun,
that this medicine was discovered by
a celebrated medicine man of the Sioux
tribe of Indians. But why deceive
your Il is remedy entirely unknown
TO the Indians. IL is my own dis
eovery, and ! never saw an Indian in
nv Life"
The crowd increased in numbers and
began to press closer.
81 could tell you that this compound
would cure Bright's disease, ana in ten
minutes every bottle would be sold;
but could 1 sleep tonight with the
weight of so much deception on
my conscience? How could I ever
again look an honest man IN the face
after telling such a falsehood? II will
not cure Brighs's disesse-it would
even hasten the end of victim of that
baleful. oomplaiut"
There were now a hundred men in
front of the fakir. and at least half of
them had their hands in their pockets
in search of money.
IL could say that il was . pain
killer" continued the man, as he
brought out more bottles from an old
satchel, but an accusing voice would
be whispering in my ear forever more.
You might rub barrel of 1t on you
and il would not affect a pain / miss
the sales of at least fifty bottles be-
cause tell you the truth, but il must
be so.''
Gimme a bottle" shouted dozen
men in chorus, as they held mp their
one-dollar bills.
mo, gentlemen not yet viii
neither deceive you nor allow you 20
deceive yourselves You are an honest.
eonfiding people. aud | might tell you
that this discovery would stop head
ache in five minutes. and you would
believe me and hand Up your money.
II will not cure a headache. / even
declare that IL would make one ten
times worse"
The number Of men who now wanted
bottle was at least twenty. but the
fakir waved them aside and said:
Wait a minute. The discovery will
not cure consumption after one lung IN
gone II will NOT cure cAtarrn after
the disease has Arm hold on the
bronchial tubes After both kidneys
have wasted away IL IS no use to take
it Il simply parties the blood and
thus
Gimme . bosslei Gimme . bottle''
yelled ffty men "a they pressed for
ward. and in less than ten minste. the
last one had beer sold and the fakir
had the money in his pocket
As zee went down OF the train 70
Nashville tina. afternoon together I
asked:
After you have mixed water. mo-
lasses and slcohol together DO yoa add
anything elseZ
Yes cayenne pepper % make Il bite
and tne solemn truth To make a eel.
he solennly replied a. ne took out hls
waa Of bills and spread them on kis
knee and started out 20 fad ske sra
total Boston, Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
SOLDIERS LEAvEJAcKsoN's HOLE.
That Locality is Entirely Destitute of Gov
ernment Protection.

Salt Lake. Utah, Oct. PA special
to the Tribune from P0catello, Idaho.
says: A soldiers train passed through
here today enroute home to Fort Rob
1nSon via Cheyenne, with three COM
panies of soldiers and officers of the
Eighth infantry. ajor, Bisbee in COM
mand.
Two of the companies are from jack
sons Hole and one from Ross Fork In
dian agency, where they have been sta
toned all summer to qusll Indian treu-
bic. They expect to be Joined at Mont
pelier by Two companies of cavalry.
This leaves Jackson's Hole entirely
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Kansas City Races

Kansas City, Oct 24-Lambertine.
with Novels up, crashed into the fence
coming down the stretch in the last
race today. The boy was badly hurt,
his left leg being broken in three places.
Summarizes:
First race-Four and a half furlongs,
2-year-olds: Winchester Won; Madon-
ma, second; Mrs. s., third Time, :5S1z.
Seoond-Fsive furlongs: Peddler won
Pauleute. second: Barney Aaron, third.
Time, 1:04.
Thfrd-Six furiorgs: Castlin won
Oar Wedgewood, second; Abe Haistead,
third Time, 1:iS12.
Fourth-Six furloDgs: Scuykill won
Invercauld, second; Importance, third.
Time, lis.
Fifth-Four and a half furlongs:
Bluestone won; Jerquet, second; Baby
Buckton, third. Time, 50.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
BIG MONEY TO WIN
FIFTY-0NE CRACK SHOTS ENTER
FOR THE DUPONT STAKES.
n View OF the Size of the Entrance Fee and
the Terms of Distributing the Money,
There is Something in 1t to Call for the
Best of Work, which is Exhibited Ac-
cordiugIy-EIeven of the Twenty-Five
Birds are Shot at, Twelve Contestants
Making Straights-Coursing at Good
Iand-Sporting News in General.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 24.-Sportsmen
and crack shots from all parts OF the
country began this morning to show
for the Dupont trophy. a fat purse and
the worlds championship. At the OPP
ening of the match. when it began at 10
o'clock, there were fifty-one entries at
SO each, making the total money 81 ,295,
to be divided, 40 per cent TO the winner,
30 per cent to second, 20 per cent to third
and 10 per cent to fourth. The handi-
cap committe has fixed the distance at
thirty-three yards for Jack Brewer,
down to twenty-five yards for those
whose records are not so good. Each
man will shoot at twenty-five birds and
no division will be allowed.
Darkness topped the match after each
of the contestants had shot at eleven
birds. it will be finished tomorrow.
Twelve of the shooters have killed
straight birds thus far and the match
promises TO be worthy Of the big stakes
the men are contesting for.
The birds were a well selected and I'M
usually strong lot of blue rocks and the
atmospheric conditions were precisely
right to make them hard to hit. Cap
tain Brewer who is the favorite in the
betting, shot in magnificent form and
luck was clearly with him, for one OF his
birds fell clearly out of bounds, but was
retrieved before the referees got their
eyes on it. Fulford, on the other hand.
missed three and is considered out Of it
for first money. Yale Dolan of Phila-
delphia, who is shooting under the name
of Ashbrook got nine out of eleven, but
McAllister. his fellow citizen, who
shoots under the name Of Hayward, has
killed eleven straight.
All the shooting for the cup is being
done at the center set of the traps, but
side shows in the form of sweepstakes
are being held on the sides. Nessrs
II. A. Penrose and E. Hall are referee
ing the match.
The results Of today's shoot in the tro-
r,hu cnnfasf iS a fnllourS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Overdid himself.

Fellow can have too much nerve
don't you know"
"How's that?"
81 sent that new suit to my tailor 70
have il pressed. and you know hadEN
paid cent on first cost"
What did he do?"
Hes kept the clothes. Chicago
Record
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
SITS THERE STOLID
DuRRANr HAS A CHANCE TO
WITHER BUT FAILS TO DO so.
He Remains Unmoved and. to An Appear
ances, indifferent Under the Blazing
Fire of the Prosecutions Opening Argr-
ment Assistant District Attorney
Peixoto Reviews the History OF the
Crime from the Beginning, Abiding to
Jack the Ripper as Fit Comparison
Durrants Mother Looks Serious

Durrant's Mother Looks Serious
San Frnacisco, Oct 24-Assistant
District Attorney Peixoto today made
the opening argumea. for the proSecu-
ton IN the trial of Theodore Durrant-
When the court convened General
Dickinson asked that Miss Cunningham
be recalled. but she was only asked a
few unimportaRt questions and then
excused. The remainder % the day was
occupied by Mr. Peixoto. He discussed
the evidence in the case from the time
Durrant accompanied Miss Lamont 70
school on the morning of April until
he appeared before Organist King in
Emanuel church at O'Clock in the sf-
ternoon. pale. trembling and excited
He closed by asking the jury to uphold
the laws OF the state by rendering a
verdict of guilty and fixing the penalty
at dsath.
During Mr.. Peixoto's argument the
court room was crowded. Rev. j.
George Gibson OF Emanuel church and
his secretary. Robert n. Lynch, occu-
pied seats near the jury box and paid
close attention to the speaker. Durrant
sat stollid and indifferent in his usual
place beside his attorneys, surrou1sied
by his father. mother and a number OF
friends. Durrant bstrayed no emotion
or feeling even when accused Of nu--
ders that were compared with the
crimes of Jack the Ripper in the White
chapel district OF London. His mother.
however. looked more thoughtful and
depressed than she has at any other
time since the trial began.
When Mr.. Peixoto closed his argu-
ment at $50 O'Clock. General Dickinson
for the defense asked for continu-
ance until Monday IN order that At
torney Deuprey might make the open
ing argument for the defense He pro-
duced a certificate from Mr.. Deuprey 5
physician to the effect that he was un-
able to appear in court at present but
would probably be well enough TO re-
sumo his duties on Monday.
District Attorney Barnes objected TO
The delay and as the court was opposed
10 granting a continuance the motion
was denied.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
IN CHICAGO OR PrrrsBURG.
This Is Said to be the wish of Caeter
ClarksGn and Pfaft.

New York. Oct. 24-Following the
conference last night which resulted
in issuing the call for the meeting OF the
Republican national committee on Dec.
10, there was a dinner at the Bruins
wick TO which Chairman Carter. Gem
eral ], s. Clarkson and r C. Plat sat
down I'll is alleged that il was decided
at the dinner, so far as the will of the
three men may decide IL. that the ma
tional Republican convention shall be
held either in Chicago or PHtsburg. and
probably on June 10.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Successor to the Old w hisky Trust II Now
Is PoSsession.

Chicago. Oct. 24.-The eighteen distii-
leries and the office building of the old
whisky trust, purchased by the Ameri-
can Spirits Manufacturing company
under the decree OF sale for 50. 500. 900,
were today turned over TO the latter
company by Reviewer McNulta- The
different properties are scattered in
several states. The houses at Peoria
will be started up on Nov, 1. and others
will follow rapidly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Ioui,yill Races.

Louisville, KY, Oct. A.-The weather
was cold and threatening today. The
track was fast and the finishes good.
Two favorites, two second choices and
an outsider captured the events. Sum-
maIies:
First race-Five furiongs: Philetta
won; D2nton, second; Mercury, third.
Time, ;023z.
Second-aIaiden 2-year-olds, six fur
longs: Donation won; Ben Naiad, sec
ond: Binger, third. Time, 1:16.
Third-Mile and seventy yards: Addie
Buchanan won; Logan, second; Bay
ard, third. Time, :46.
FOurth-Mile and five eighths, selling:
Tasco won; Billy Mckenzie, second;
John Hickey, third. Time, 2:50$i.
Fifth-Seven and a half furlongs: AS
signee won; Cherry stone, second; San
downe, third. Time, 1:36.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Zion wheel Club I'm tertains.

Salt Lake City. Utah, Oct. 24.-The
travelling bicyclists arrived here today
over the Rio Grande Western road. A
street parade took place tonight after
which the visitors were entertained at
a banquet given by the Zion Wheel club
at the Wasatch hotel Racing viii take
place at the Hot Springs track tomor-
row and Saturday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Long Distance Railroad Record.

Buffalo. y. Y. Oct 24-The special
fast train on the Lake Shore which left
Chicago this morning at 400 passed
Erie at 1885, having made 452 miles in
five hours and forty-five minutes, aver
aging over 20 miles an hour.
The train arrived at Buffalo at II 1884
The average of the whole distance. in
Guiding stops. was go miles an hour.
which breaks the worlds record for a
long distance run.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
San Francisco Races.

San Francisco, Oct. 4-Results at
Bay District track:
First race-About six furlongs: Sleep
ing Child won Beatrice, second; Ida
Sauer, third. Time 1:14
Second-Five furlongs, selling, s.
year-olds: Nelson won; Gondola, sec
ond; Nervoso. third. Time 1:00A.
Third-Five and a half furlongs:
2-year-olds: Redington won; Instigat-
or, second; Billy McCloskey, third
Time 1:0712.
Fourth-Six and half furlongs,
selling, 3-year-olds: Major Cook won;
Detective. second; Lady Jane, third.
Time 1:20A.
F'ifth-Mile, selling, 3-year-olds: Mod
el won; Navy Blue, second; Elmer F,
third. Time Az.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

Little JOhnny-T.l us story uneis.
Uncle Waybsek IRON the ~es;l-AIi
yight. children You -sata true story.
/ s'pose-
Lfcst. Johnny-No. tell us one o;
those fairy stories ab>at cyclones ar
grasshoppers and things you were TEL.
ing the company last evening ~ L.
hercury.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

By The ruisa Of e5srairy al p-r
sons. zale and t-nsis, cd asss yozrz
"a a toNs taken bv assault. ~er~ lisass
~ te %; - Seash- zss tss zses ans
t-yys seldom ssezped tas txz..lsty o.
- SJetrr@
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

Brace Girdle, 13 to TO- won; Sallie Clio
quot, IL to 10, second; Marquise, 10 to l.,
third. Time 1:08l1.
Sixth-Selling, seven furlongs: Lis
more, to l, won; Olive. TO 5. second;
Twinkle, Ii to 5, third. Time 1874
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Forsythe Races.

Forsythe Ind, Oct. 24.-Results at
Forsythe track:
First race-Five furlongs: My Hebe
won; Cerita. second; Loretta, third.
Time 1:15A-
Second-Five furlongs: Lizzie H won;
Minerva, second; Joe Manner, third.
Time LOSE.
Third-Five and a half furlongs:
Idyle won; Meteor, second; Little Phil,
third. Time 1:16sz.
Fourth-Six and a half furlongs:
Charlie Mcdonald won; Eaglebird, sec
ond; Wells Street, third. Time :2SA.
Fifth-Six furlongs: Hi Henry won:
Billy S. second: Queen Bess, third.
Time I:23.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
ARMY NICK NAMES

rs.s Odd Titles Cerns&o soldiers % shs
Day 6fss Zach othsr.
EVERYBODY l. familiar with tbenzDe
a Tommy Atkins representing ;ss
British soldier. bat ho~ nary know
the terms Of eDSear1sent By which the
German soldiers are csiied1 Some a
these are applied 70 tie enfire regi-
rezt sore 20 an i3divid5<s cEpx
Tise -Fsar3s Are called Harsnei.- or
sheer the guards cal The soldiers Of
ter l17e, ~tesd rata tie iEsastry
LAX % ilss c=relTr - -'vro0-c&- 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

''Ere-ytAipg's safs Box.- szii the
bank bargia< -s:h he dark lantern
Yes. r-pised the other. "ouI
money ia tiTh. Bzad nae ihssriEr-
Atlantis Co,s.stEticn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

Erilo-~rxi ~ -,--.,,-ss IT, ,,r~,s .s5rI-x 3,
he ;hrozst after EIsc ,, pc j. c1fez. zZ1 &c
slz.ed appetite icz-acs re ia-erffr-s1 gls7ez
ere fo- vtica i1zccezce was tzx<e-gt
rare Porter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25
Altcar Clubs Coprsinp Meet

Total of purse 81 .295; first money s51S;
second money S3SS.50; third money $3.50;
fourth money 1929
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-10-25

Bcokmakers and Judges Taken into Gus
tody on the Charge of Violating State
Law-Tliis Does Not Prevent the NUM-
cipaI Handicap, Howeve-. which is Won
by Henry of Navarro -Ramira Does the
Latonia Meetings Best six Furiongs In
the KimbaII Stakes-Accident at Kansas
City-LouisvilIe Trotting Races.