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The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
ENGLAND'S NAVAL WEAKNESS.
Hor Ships Of War Not as Powerful ~ Many
Suppose Them to he.

Hor Ships Of War Not as Powerful ~ Macy
Suppose Them to Nc.
The numerical inferiority of the
British fleet OF battleships to the forces
of France and Russia becomes moro
serious when we consider the course Of
possible war between England on the
one side and the allies ON the other.
Let US consider the result of Franco
Russian intervention did we send our
fleet up the Dartfanelles. Our Mediter-
ranean feet, with its IL battleships
more or less damaged, would be trapped
in the sea of Maymora, with the Rus
sian Black sea feet, five or six battle
ships strong, waiting for it in the Black
sea, fresh, undamagsd, with magazines
and bunkers full. The works in tho
Bosphorus would prevent the further
advance of our ships while they would
cover the attacks of the Russian torpe-
do fotilla, which swarms in the Black
sea.
In the Mediterranean the Toulon feet
would at once put TO sen, effect juno
ton with the North sea tFrunce) squad
ron and attack our channel fleet with
some 20 ships. AS repeated experience
has shown that it takes days for US to
mobilize, we should not have been ablo
in the meantime largely to reinforce
our feet, and therefore our channel
ships must either run or be beaten. In
either case, with the arrival of tho
Baltic fleet to complete our ruin, We
lose the command of the channel. The
aim of Napoleon 30 years ago is &C.
complished and this country is open
not to thousands. but to hundreds Of
thousands of invadera The heart Of
the empire would be pierced, the palsy
of death would come upon the empire
itself, and In holocaust OF blood and
fire the country which has stood up
for freedom and civilization would fall
forever.
Those who are demanding violent
measures have not counted the cost,
Great are tn. privileges of the press;
splendid IS the work which it has done
for freedom and humanity; honorable
are It's traditions in England. But tar
rible is its responsibility when il pre-
sumes to urge nation to war against
the will Of the nations chosen states-
men. To these alone belo0gs the right
to draw the sword and TO send their
countrymen TO the slaughter They
know all: they move behind the scenes
and they must judge. We can but bow
and execute their will. They are not
cruel by nature. nor are they vowed
TO q policy of inhumanity. but they
feel the risks and do not, in Bisnarck's
words, "meidle with the calling OF
Nemesis or aspire TO exercise the
Divine Judges Office" They, not the
irresponsible press, must decide the IL
sue.-London Mail.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
TAXING ADVANTAGE OF BRUIN
Alaskan Native Hunter 5ervc5 q Grizzly {
Mighty Mean Trick.

San Francisco, Nov. 2S.-H. J. Barring.
VINO is identified with the salmon indus
try of Alaska as the owner of an ex-
tensive canning plant at karluk, Kodiak
Island, has just arrived from the rSrth
He brought down with him some OF the
largest bear hides ever seen in San
Francisco. One OF them, perfect and
unblemished skin OF an enormous griz-
zly, measured twelve feet from tip 10 tip.
Mr.. Barring has a marvellous tale TO re-
la te Of the natives way OF killing bear.
IL is this:
There are many grizzlies on Kodiak
Island" said he. "as well as large
number Of cinnamon bears. i was cruis-
ing around in a launch in an unfrequent-
ed cove one day. when / spied two i'm
t1enSe grizzlies. They were so large that
did not care 10 go after them. but when
l got back to kariuk. / communicated
the fact 10 an Indian. who bore the rep
u,ation OF being one OF the bear hunters
in that section. Although % years old.
he had 10 ask his mothers permission.
which being granted. be started across
the country after the bears. Some OF the
natives OF Kodiak use firearms on their
hunting expeditions. This fellow simply
armed himself with a long spear. He
creased his head and got to winward OF
tae animals. Pretty soon he heard
tramping in the brush and knew the
prey was approaching. He dug hole n
the ground, planted one end % the spear
firmly with the point in the direction q
the bear. and crouched down The bear
came along. and licked the head ot The
Indian With a swift and dextroas
movemen. the native cut cash II the
bears neck with the sharp spear point
The angersd animal drew back a few
yards an5 made a risa- He irnpaied him
se.< On The spear. and al was over"
Chicago. Nov. es--The supreme court
has given a decision ii the celebrated
contest over the estate of 15e late Or.
Henry Lawrence. II which Naris Evans.
a negress. sought 10 establish that she
Was sas widow % the physician TIE
case was heard il the superior court last
spring. Judge Brsnfano finding t5zt Ma
rsa Evans was entitled 20 a sa-e n ta=
estste OF Dr. Lawrence. as his widow.
TIE supreme court noE fir1s that the
woman has failed - prove her rsgat -
cal he-ssit Marie ETans La1rsnce- AMI
the case Is reversed and -sEnsEted 10 the
superior court fo- aao;he. trial
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
SATAN REBUKING SIN
Here's Dave Francis Wants "the Growing
Influence of Wealth" Checked.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 26.-Something
of a stir was created among the gold
standard Democrats here by the reading
of spirited letter from Hon. David r.
Francis, secretary of the interior, at q
banquet held in celebration of the recent
defeat of free silver. After referring 10
the result Of the recent election and de-
caring that in his opinion it settled the
financial question, at least, until the ex-
listing standard. shall have been given a
fair and thorough trial, Secretary
Francis said:
while I agree with the advocates of
sound money in the fight recently made,
there are many principles advocated by
some of those who have been advocates
of that cause, to which 1 cannot SUBJ
scribe. If some legislation is not enacted
to check the growing influence of wealth
and circumscribe the powers of the trusts
end nonopolies, there viii be an uprls-
ing Of the people before the century
closes, which will endanger our very in
etitr,tiOnS
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
Tn adlieha ay gaoIe: griaay ornu oususbr 27 1895.

state one is in a constant and merciless
duel OF the wits with men trained TO that
work and sent here from other countries
for the very purpose of getting the best
OF the American secretary Of foreign
affairs. The secretary OF state cannot
rely upon his assistants. He must do the
work himself If he is success all is
Ell; L he is failure all is wrong. Sela-
tor Sherman. a his age, would be az a
tremendous disadvantage in such battles.
and I am assured that he has no inciina-
ton to take upon himself burden OF
this character.
WHITE OR TRACY?
Senator Allison IS able and strong, but
unfortunately has never had diplomats
experience. He IS 2 grca. authority on
economic questionst and no abler man
in those lines is now active in the party.
IN the state department ne would have
new trade to learn. Mr.. Allison refused
cabinet appointment under Garfield
and again under Harrison, and his
friends say he will not accept one under
Mckinley. He can stay in the senate as
long as ne likes, and his position there is
vell-nigh ideal If neither Sherman nor
Allison is TO be Mr.. McKinley's secretary
of state, VINO then? The eye of the presi-
or to eX-Secretary 3. F. Tracy. In
either OF them the new administration
would secure the services of man fit in
every particular TO cope with the great
responsibilities OF the post.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
SPOFFORD IS SAFE
CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY C0x-
NIrTEE Is SATISFIED.

| Appareut Shortage Was Due to . Mere
Confusion OF Accounts. Owing to the
Old Librarians Peculiar system OF
Bookkeep;ns, and Not to Any Failure to
Actually Turn In Funds Coming Into
His Hands-Then He Was Worked tn
Death Action for Iiis Relief to be
Taken.
Washington, Nov 26.-The joint con-
gressional library committee has also
decided not TO investigate the accounts
Of Librarian Spofford. When the COM
m;ttee was appointed, it was understood
it would be optional with it 10 go into
the question OF the accounts ana the
conaiti.e for come days has had under
consideration the advisability of inves-
tiga,ing the charges OF Irregularities made
egainss Spofford a yesr ago. The ques-
tion was taken I'D in secret session yes
terday and after an exchange OF views
covering two hours time. decision was
reached 10 allow the matter TO rest Vhere
It was left by the treasury department
Said a member of the committee today:
We should have gone into tie .nyes-
tigaticn if there had been anything 10
investigate, but We have satisfied our
selves that Mr. SpoTord owes the gov
ernmenr nothing. II is true there was
discrepancy in his accounts arnaunsinS
TO abou. $4,000. but this was due 10 his
method OF bookkeeping. This money
from the beginning was In the govern
ment depository. but 1t was there with
some OF Mr.. Spofford's own funds. TIE
accounts We're oentagled that the res
pec.ire amounts could not be determin-
ed until the treasury investigation was
made. The AMOUNT due the government
has been turned into the treasury This
ieaves a shortage and, satisfied as We are
that there was no intention at wrong
doing, We have conclued not 10 open
up the subject al all. We are OF the
opinion that the trouble was due to the
complication of duties imposed upon Mr..
Spofford. and We shall, l think, try 20
prevent recurrence, by recommending
the appointment of a registrar of copy
right. Mr.. SpoffOrd has requested that
this be done and there is every reason
why congress should grant the request"
The joint comittee is holding daily ses-
sions for the purpose Of devising means
for the administration OF the new con-
gressional library and has decided to
invite the advice OF a number of emf
nent librarians, including President
Brett of the American Library associa
ton, President Putnam of Boston, and
the heads of the State library at Alba
Ey. and the Columbia College library.
Members of the committee say there
nas been no request for the new library
building for the inaugural ball. They
seem averse TO such a program and say
the building is not adapted to this pun
pose.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
An NIMpoRTAsr DIFxERENcE

To make IL apparent 20 thousands who
think themselves i'll, that they are not
afflicted with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home 10 their hearts, as
a costive condition is easily cured by
using Syrup Of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only,
and sold by all druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
FiXING FOR THE TOURIST
Passenger Agents Prepare to Boom Colo
RADIO Resorts.

Denver, Col, Nov. e6-General Pas.
senger Agents p. S. Eustis. Lucius
Wakety. and ]. Francis OF the Burliny
-on system. accompanied by a score Of
general travelling passenger agents. ar
rived IN this city this morning from the
east The party was taken in hand by
General Passenger Agent a. Is. Schmidt.
VINO accompanied them west last night.
leisurely journey viii be made 20 Sal,
Lake city, when the party returns east.
Enroute Glennwoo6 Springs. mountain
resorts and other places in Colorado will
be visited, their scenic attractions care
fully noted and health claims investigat
ed. This data viii be carefully compjled
paced In a gracefully printed form and
distributed in pamphlets by the tnous-
andS for the edification OF the east. Cen
eral Passenger Agent Francis talked in
2 hopeful strain. stating that eastern
hnes looked forward TO a large business
next year The advance agent of pros
peFity was already beginning 10 be fel,
east OF the Missouri river. The railroad
men expressed regret that their arrival
nad not been day earlier Sc they could
have had an opportunity OF hearing
Bryan.
York. Pa. Nov. 26.-Driven 10 despers-
ton by ner shame. Katie niiadst. a 70
: ~. -S.A S-A4 N.EN Hs1S Soolt 70 become a
mother, sought a horrible death. at Stow
erS Town. this COUNTY. She went into
a cocnfield on her fathers farm. set Ere
70 one of the shocks OF fodder and threw
herself intof tas flames. before she had
entirely accomplished her end. she was
discovered ard taken he.,e. Medical aid
Tas summoned. but sls was burned be-
yon9 all hetp. and few hours afteward
she died Shortly before death she gave
birth 10 living child.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
RfGhf End In

A boy in a Brooklyn Sunday school
when asked from the cstechisrn: VIA:
is the chief end oi r.zn?" said: The
chief end of man is the end with the
head on-"-N. !. Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
Defined.

Tncle Simon, what is the luxury Of
woe?"
Luxury OF woe? Why, it's the dia-
monds 4 widow buys when her husba.d
has been dead two ncnthAT-Chicago
Record
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27

Brown wouldn't have tha. doctor
for a sick dog. would you?
Jones-It would depend OF how
much cared for the dog-Town Top
les
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
Eardlr Err.

Folks ds; Is allus iookin' foh trouble. -
raid Uncle Eben. --hsb jes' orc ting tc-
brsr about Deg don hatdiy ek,er CT
disapP'in;e6.-- Star
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
BLOCKHoUSES.

Forts or blockhouses were erected
about every 500 or 500 yards. They are
very elaborate affairs built OF logs Gu,
in the neighboring woods and covered
outside with dressed lumber. A narrow
opening runs around the fort 20 psrIni.
firing, and a few feet above is an open
ing about 5 feet in height 10 allow a free
circulation of air within 4 galvanized
zinc roof covers the yellow painted forts
and this is Surmounted by a small sentry
box, which also serves as a ventilaio-
Files were driven 10 give a solid foundz-
ton for the buildings. Each fort has a
garrison OF about 900 men, command
ed by sub-lieutenant. whose duty Il is
10 pa troll the platform. The Spanish sol
diers never ieave the forts or bridge 20
explore the swamp. and any person seen
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
SHERMAN AND ALLISON.

1t rs understood that Senator Sherman
and Senator Allison are under considera-
ton for secretary ot state. The Ohio
senator viii probably be asked TO take
the Office, but he is not likely 20 accent.
II the truth must be told, Mr. Sherman
Is well aware that he is too weIladvanced
n years 10 take post of which he would
be compelled to measure intellectual
swords with the kesnest men in the
world. In any other department of the
government even an old man can get
along very well il his experience and
sGogment are good, but as secretary of
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-27
HIS TOUGHEST JOB
STATE PORTFOLIO FURNISHES
M'KINLEY A PROBLEM.

Walter weIlnan Describes What Kind OF
Undertakes to Say That in all the Re-
publican Party no Oae Yet Suggested in
All Respects Fills the Bill - Reed
Wouldn't, Harrison Shouldn't aud sher-
man and Ailison Couldn't White or
Tracy, Maybe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-21

A SERIOUS SHAM CoLLIsIoN.-The
prearranged collision between two
stock trains on the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railroad, near Waco, Tex,
took place, as advertised. on Saturday,
but ended in real accident. A place
was selected on an open prairie and a
grand stand had been built. When the
hour arrived 10000 people were pre-
sent. The trains started two miles
apart. The engineers tied down the
whistles and pulled open the throttles
and leaped of, and The two wild trains
rushed upon each other, the whistles
shrieking as if they understood the
work in hand.
They came together at point abou,
midway, as intended, and with an aw
ful crash piled up in big heap OF
smoking ruins. Following the collision
there arose wild screams of agony from
the crowd One of the locomotive
boilers burst at the instant OF collision
and wounded seven or eight persons,
some Of them fatally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-21

A HAUNTED HoUsE-It has been
years since Peoria, H., has had d
haunted house, but the residents of the
neighborhood of Calvary Presbyterian
Church are ready and willing to swear
they have one in their neighborhood.
The building is u two-story structure,
and is located on triangular piece of
property at Prairie and Madison streets,
IN the rear of the church. The first in
timation ofits peculiar Inhabitants came
to light Tuesday night, when peculiar
sounds emanated from the house, which
Vas the object OF shower of brick bats
and rocks. The neighbors, greatly
alarmed. stood in their doorways and
SAW the bricks fall, but were unable to
locate the source The police were
equally at sea, and last night a squad
OF ten men, with Captain Charles,
observed the mysterious charge of mis-
siles. They examined the neighbcring
buildings and mounted The church
steeple, but could not find the spooks.
The haunted house is creating consid
cradle talk, aud large number of peo-
pie swarm about it daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-21
LETTER FROM CULPEPER.

MIrCHELLs, Va, Sept. 19.-This
section was visited yesterday afternoon
about o'clock by terrible wind, rain
and hail storm that did considerable
damage in the neighborhood. The dis
play OF electricity was grand and fear.
ful aud several persons narrowly es-
capped death by lightning. \ hand on
the farm of Mr.. 7. I. Slaughter left his
team in the corn field aud took refuge
in a corn shock, the horses standing
near by, when the lightning struck q
tree about 40 feet of and stunned
horses aud man very severely-the man
he'd wisely Ignored the tree. Light
ming also struck the gable end of the
depot building, ran down the wires 10
the switch board and two bolts of elec.
tricity jumped oil into space in the op-
posite direction from where the opera
or, Mr.. John Mahoney, was sitting,
fortunately only imparting to him a
mild shock. About the same hour q
Gay stack ON the farm of Mr.. John
Slaughter was also struck aud con
sumed. | hardly dare make the follow
my statement, but it can be attested by
several OF our most creditahle citizens.
that duriog the storm Yesterday hail fell
il considerable quantities and hundreds
of the stones measured five inches in cir
cumfereuce and We used some Of them
to put in our milk at tea time.
As an evidence of the scarcity OF
money under the operations of the
single gold standard at cash
ale OF certain personality on the 18th
instant belonging to the estate of the
late .dr-. Cornelia Long, a young work
NOISE 16 hands high 6 years old sold for
S27, tiue wealing colt $13, another at
private sale so. and three tons of hay
or $S-less than IS pr ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-21
Did Nou Ever

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your troubles? If not, get Bottle
now and get relief. This medicine has
been found to be peculiarly adapted to
the relief and cure of all Female Con-
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ilueuce in giving strength and tone to
the organs. II you have Loss of Appe-
lite, Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Ex-
citable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use
Fifty cents and 81 90 at E. L. Aliens
Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-09-21

THE VIRGINIA BoLTERs.-President
Byrne, of the democratic honest money
league, writes from Virginia that he
has been in conference with Mr.. Ingalls,
aud others who are taking an active
part in an effort to save Virginia 10
honesty and good American citizen
ship. There is much to be encouraged
over, while there is yet much to do.
The necessity Of the hour is means
with which to prosecute an active CAM
paign OF education.
The Virginians are proud and wont
ask for help. He therefore asks for
them. The sops of Virginia, resident
in New York and other States, should
now come to the rescue of the grand
old st t.te, their mother, he says. There
is great opportunity to place her in
The front rank of progressive common
~ealths, re-establishing her old pres
tige and glory, enhancing her national
and political worth.
"NIatch!ess in her natural resources,
her natural wealth boundless, geo.
graphical position ana cllmaCe une8-
celled, Virginia." Mr.. Byrne add',
SHOULD house and home millions more
than she possesses to-day. This des-
tiny her sons have the opportunity now
to St cure to her by placing her in this
contest among the States distinguished
for spirit of honor, honesty, integrity
and loyalty and in opposition to re-
pudiation and dishonor. The best
blood in Virginia is on our side of our
common country now. The Virginian
is true to his convictions and his princi-
pies. wish you would call to meet at
our headquarters the sons of Virginia
living in New York. would like to
show them what they can do for the
honor and benefit of their native State"
~ Y. Adrertiser.
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AUCTION SALES.
A UCTloN SALE.

4 UCTlON SALE.
In accordance with the laws made and pro-
videi for in such cases. the following dcln-
quent stock in The American Fertilizer COM
pany, incorporated under the laws of the
State of Virginia, February 4th. 1896, Will
be sold at public auction on the
18TH D Y OF OCTOBER, 1890,
at the Home Office Of said company, 113
south Royal street, Alexandria, Virginia Mr..
Horace Rsmey, Agent. at 1 o'clock in the
afternoon, TO the highest bidder for cash
Forty-four shares standing in the name of
Llewellyn W. Estes, Washington, D. c.,
amount due, exclusive Of interest and cost OF
advertising, 500 By order Of the Bosrd Of
Director; of the American Fertilizer Com.
pany. JOHN d KING.
Seu1 i'm Secretarv
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For years, says Capt c. Mueller, 81 have
relied more upon Ayers Pills than anything
e'se in the medicine chest, to regulate my
bowel, and those OF the ships crew. These
pills arc not severe in their action, but do
their work Thoroughly