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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
A TALE OF HORRORS.
Two Men, Lost ON the Desert. Make Z
Dreadful Discovery.

Two Men, Lost ON the Desert. Mako .
Dreadful Discovery.
It was the desert of Sahara, says tho
New York Journal.
All day long the torrid sun had
flashed down his binding rays upon the
yellow sands till they seemed to CLEAN
with the terrible heat. As far as the
eve could reach there was no sign of
vegetation, nothing but sand. sand.
sand, till the vision grew weary. In
the sky, like specks Of blackness, vul-
lures hung suspended, circling around
and around while they scanned the
plain for some new victim of the heat,
for another man or animal whose de-
caying flesh might satisfy their loath-
some appetites. Ever and anon, too.
as one proceeded, could be seen the
bones of those who had gone before
bleached white by the awful heat.
And in the midst of the Stiffness the
desolation and the heat. two wayfarers
were wandering on. Their hands were
empty, for their provisions were long
exhausted and they had long since
thrown aside their guns as useless in
cumbrances.
On and on they trudged, maddened
by their terrible hunger and thirst.
when suddenly they perceived mass OF
rock which rose directly in their path.
There was a natural opening. Through
1t they rushed
"Water!"
A horrible cry of loathing and disap-
pointment-a cry with no trace Of
hope or care for the future-rang
through the rocky garden.
Then the two tramps fled.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
ELECTORAL COLLEGE RETURNS
Eight States Have Reported to the Secre.
tary of State so Far

Washington, Dec. s.--The secretary of
state has received. so far. returns from
the governors OF eight states of the result
OF the recent election OF presidential cleo
tors. These returns are from Alabama.
Connecticut. Delaware. North Carolina.
Indiana, Maryland, Ohio and New Jer-
sey. Copies OF them have been sent 10
both houses OF congress and they vii,
be published in local paper as required
by law. Four years ago some difficulty
was experienced n getting all Of the re-
turns from the states before the meeting
OF the electoral college on the first Mon
day IN January and. correspondence
failing. the department of state was
obliged 10 send special messengers 10 Ne
braska and Montana 10 secure the cer,i-
ficateS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
ROUND DANCES AT vAssAR
Something of an Innovation at That Per
fectiy Proper Place.

Poughkeepsie, Dec Sat the annual
reception of the Philadelphia Society of
Vassar college. for the first time in many
years the seniors, juniors and sopho-
moreS were allowed TO dance round
dances after the address The feature of
the arrangements which attracted at
tention was the exclusion of the fresh
men from the privilege of Waiting or
schottisching, while the delights of the
two-step and other round dances were
entirely for the other classes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
WILL SERVE IL ASKED TO
Andrew ID. White is Led tn Speak of Cabi-
net Appointments.
IL SERVE IF ASKED TO.

WILL SERVE IF ASKED TO.
Ithaca, y. Y, Dec. S.-Andrew White.
In an intervie today relative to the re-
ported offer to him of the secretaryship
Of state, said:
II think no human being knows who
viii compose the cabinet yet. 4 am much
pleased with the letters 1 have received
from friends and party leaders who urge
my appointment OF course, if l can
serve the country and party in this way
will be glad to respond, but can say
nothing definitely yet"
Mr.. White refused 10 say whether Mr..
Mckinley had formally offered him the
place or not
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
HAND.OUr FAILED TO SHOW Up
Country Members Compiain to DauI About
River and Harbor Spoils

Washington, Dec. SIS is expected
that a number OF resolutions viii be in
Produced into congress inquiring OF the
secretary of war why contracts have not
been made al various points for begin
ming river and haroor work, In accord
ance with the provisions OF the river and
harbor act. and also why certain work
has not been ordered where contracts
are not necessary. Senator'S and repre-
sentatives from districts for which ap-
propriations have been made upon ar
irving in the city, have visited the war
department with their complaints The
replies received 10 the inquiries have not
as rule, been satisfactory, and the ex-
pectation is that the secretary Of var
Will be asked 10 make a pubic reply TO
c,17
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
PAYNE FLATLY DENIES 1T
Not to Enter MckinIey's Cabinet That
ANYBODY Knows of.

Milwaukee,, Wis. Dec. Sit is authori-
fatively announced that Henry c. Payne
whose name has been connected with a
place in Mckinley's ebinet, has resign
ed the vice presidency Of the Milwaukee
Electric Railway and Light company.
His resignation will go into effect with
the close of this week The directors of
the company will arrive in Milwaukee
Thursday, when a meeting Will be held
10 choose Mr.. Payne's successor.
special TO the Sentinel from Wash
ington today said that Mr.. Payne, who
is st the capital. refused to deny or con-
firm the statement that he was to retire.
Washington. Dec. S.-Mr. Payne said
today that the report that he had re-
signed the vice presidency OF the Mil
waukee Railway and Light company
was entihely erroneous, and that it could
be said authoritatively that he did not
resign
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
LOTS OF WIRE TROUBLE
Cleveland and Pittsburs Cut on From
Each Other for Hours

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. S.-A heavy rain
and fog today paralyzed all telegraph
communication between Cleveland and
neighboring cities, for a time. Great diff
ficulty was especially experienced in
working the wires between this city and
Pittsburg and for an hour or two dur
ing the morning it was found impossible
to use the lines between the two points
at all Later in the day there was an
Improvement, however, and the accumu-
lated business was rapidly disposed OF.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
ACCIDENT UNDERWRITERS
Prosperity is Reported at Their Conven.
ton in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. S.-The ninth annual
Convention of the Accident Underwriters
began today with representatives in at
tendance from nearly all the leading
companies of the country. c. II. Bun
9Ser. the acting president Of the associa-
lion, called the convention TO order.
Most of the time was taken up with the
reports of officers and routine business
The report of. the executive committee
showed that during the past year the
various accident insurance companies
had received over 81, 000 900 in premiums
and paid out half that amount for losses
and added largely 10 the resYve funds.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
AGAINST LAKE FRONT CLAIMS


Washington. Dec. S-The secretary OF
the interior has decided that the amend
mint OF sections 22se and z2s0 OF the re-
vised statute does not authorize the
homestead entry OF lands Included with
In the limits OF an incorporated town II
is held that sound public policy would
not allow such acquisition OF lands 50
situated. and thereby likely largely en-
HANGED IN value
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
KANSAS STATE GRANGE
Twenty-Fifth AnpusI Session Convenes at
Oiathe

Olathe, Kan, Dec. S.-The twenty
fifth annual session of the Kansas State
Grange convened in this city this morn
ing for a three days session. A. p.
Reardon. master OF the State Grange:
Mrs. Bina Otis of Topeka, lecture, and
the remainder of the state officers were
present, besides many prominent men,
bers from throughout the state Impor-
Fant questions will be discussed. New
officers will be elected tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
OLD AFRICAN CAMPAIGNER
Killed in the Congo. After a Defeat by the
Mahdlsts.

Brussels, Dec. Sit is reported that
Baron Dhanis. who led the Anglo-Bei-
gium movement against the Mahdists at
the time Of the Dongola expedition. and
who was said to have arrived safely at
Lado. north Of the territory of the Congo
Free State. in August last, has been kill
ed in the Congo. after having been de-
feated by the Dervishes. 1t is under
stood that he was preparing to move
further northward, when the Anglo
Egyptian expedition pushed on from
Dongola in the direction Of khartoum.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
CONATY's APPOINTMENT
Onicially Announced by the Pope to Cardl-
nal Gibbons.

Baltimore, Nd, Dec. s--Cardinal Glib
bons has received from the pope on Of
fetal registered letter, informing His
Eminence that His Holiness has ap-
pointed the Rev. Thomas ]. Conaty OF
worcester, Mass, rector of the Catholic
Julian stated today that he has evidence
the Right Rev. Bishop Keane. Rev. DR..
Conaty has been advised of his appoint
ment and is now the guest of the car
dinal. The time at which the newly ep-
pointed rector will assume his duties at
the Catholic university will be announced
later
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
COAL MINERS AND OPERATORS
Joint Convention at Pittsburg to Agree
. Upon a Wage Scale.

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec S.-A joint conven-
ton of coal miners and operators 10 for
mulate scale of wages in this district
for next year met in session here this af-
1ernoon. The miners met this morning
and appointed a committee to arrange a
proposition for presentation at the joint
meeting. Many favored an S0-cent rate.
while all We're opposed to working for
less than 20 cents. Among the officials
present were: Phil p. Penna, president
Of the United Mine Workers of America /;
Secretary w. c. Pearce and ex-Secretary
Patrick Mcbride.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09

sion was felt for miles around. The
cause is supposed TO be the small supply
OF water in the boiler. Mayor Pi1and was
a Waterman az ne MILL. He leaves a
wife and three children. The part OF the
mill where the boiler was situated was
completely wrecked and the loss will ex-
cead 81 600
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
Of a gentle remedy than by any other,
and that it is more acceptable to them.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09

Cleveland. O.. Dec. S-The Bssssmer
Steel association, popuisrly known as the
steel trust. has apparently gone 10 pieces.
a Cleveland Manufacturer who uses
STEEL biilets. base received from concerns
which have been numbered with the a.
ISOLATION. word that they are acting III
dspendeniiy and Hovsd Ike le submit
their prices.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
Minister Hatch Denies it.

Washington. Dec s.-Minists- Hatch
of Hawaii today authorized a denial OF
the negotiations ot a treaty between Ha-
waii and the United States The repor;
referred 10 alleged that Seresary Oh
rey- had such treaty before him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
Actress sues: bv the Butcner

New York. Dec. s.-A Judgment has
been filed in the county clerks office.
Staten Island. against Rose Coghian. the
actress. 10 satisfy an unpaid bill OF
SHEA OF Frederick Pape. 2 butcher at
Stapleton. Miss Coghlan two years ago
had a summer residence at Fort wads-
worth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
P,arue's Havoc in BOMBAY

New York. Dec. s--A dispatch from
Ro.abay 20 the Herald says. Eight bun
dred deaths are reported NJ 20 date fro-r,
tne plague. bat the number = believed
20 De much larzer Crowds az panic
stricken natives are fleeing from the
city. Trade aaj travel are seriously az
tecssd.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
COATES THREAD COMPANY
Now Looking About for Fresh Thread
Works to Conquer.

London, Dec S.-The Coates Thread
company. which on June "a, after becom-
ing amalgamated with the Clark COM
pany, also Jonas Brooks & Bros. and
James Chadwick & Bros, and announced
that the Coateses would raise its total
nominal capital from f5,575,000 to $780,
600, has now absorbed the thread mills
OF Finlayson, Bousefeld & Co., Scott &
Co., and is also negotiating with the
Knoxes for their factories in Scotland
and America
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09

Washington, Dec S.-Mr. George A.
Nelson gold DemocraD Of Indian Terri
tory is applicant for admission to the
house as delegate to represent that ter
ritory. There being no territorial gov
eminent he secured a certificate OF cleo
ton from the Indian agent. who is the
highest fedora. official. He bases his
claim TO seat on the broad ground
that each territory is entitled under the
constitution to delegate 10 congress.
Representative Sherman. the chair
man Of the committee on Indian affairs.
declined to call the case iD the house and
other members of the committee also re-
fused. Mr.. Nelson today endeavcred to
secure admission 10 the floor of the house
which is granted 10 contestants for seats,
but was repulsed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09

Pop-Youne man. before you think Ct
marrying my daughter. just think what
Il costs TO keep wife in good style.
Oliriere-Oh. that's su right I've
done something more difseult fhan
that
Pop-What. pray?
oliviere-KeP. four Of my sisters BIZ
cycles in repair
Po1-That viii Dc. my son. Taxa
her and be happy She's sxtrsvasant
but-.--N. Y. Truth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
s SAN.<lII. TRACEDy.

Corde.e. Ge-. Dec. s--A boiler in the
MIL Of the Eiseox Lumber company a..
Seville exr,cdei this morning az SIS with
fatal results The killed are: ;. Pi,ani.
mayor of Seville. an Irish enPioye. name
unknown and fasxr nssrlsk The exnlo-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09
HE CLAIMS A SEAT
INDIAN TERRITORY DELICATE
GETS sCANT COURTESY.

Mr.. George A. Nelson, Gold Democrat. Hold
Representative Of the Indian Territory,
Appears With His Certificate of Eiec-
tiou From the Indian Agent and Is Re-
fused Any Sort OF Consideration What
ever-Presents Himself for Admission
But IL RepuIsed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-09

Chicago. Dec. S.-Hsnry Owen O'Con-
nor, one Of the principal witnesses for
the prosecution in tire famous Cronin
murder cas-. COMMITTED suicide by shoot
ing himself az rs home N this city In
Letter 70 his wi.e o'CoBor said that III
mass prompted linn % do away with
himself
, 1896-08-22
IN OPEN REBELLION.
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS PROPOSE
TO THROW OFF THE SPAN
ISH YOKE.
Persons Arrested for TAX
ing Part in the Conspiracy by
Which They Aim to Secure the
Complete independence Of the Is
land From Spanish Control.

Madrid, Aug. 2l.-An official dispatch
from Manila the discovery
n the Philippine islands Of a Separa-
is conspiracy, the object beingt to ecu
independence from Spain. According
10 the official advices, q persons have
already been arrested, several being
Free Masons. The news has caused
great excitment in Madrid, and the po-
lice in consequence tonight raided the
Hispano Philippine club and seized a
large quantity of papers.
1t is suggested by some of the papers
that Japan is endeavoring to foment
trouble in that part of the Spanish
possessions for the purpose of extend
ing the jurisdiction Of her island EN-
pire over the Philippine islands. The
islands lie only about $50 miles south
of the newly acquired japanese possess
sions of Formaso, a number Of small
Islands intervening. Spain's army in
the Philippine islands Is estimated at
seven regiments of infantry and one OF
artillery, with a squad OF cavalry, the
total effective force being 1854 officers
and about 10000.
While commenting on the outbreak
in the Philippine islands in the senate
today, Senior Castellano. the minister
Of the colonies, read several kilograms
from the governor Of the islands, Capt.
Gen. Blanco. These kilograms were to
the effect that the c~onspirators aimed
to secure the complete independence Of
the Philippine islands. Senior Mon
tero Rico declared that the Liberal par
ty was prepared to support all govern
ment necessary for the main.
tenance of the Spanish integrity. Near
ly all of the opposition leaders in the
chamber made similar promises.
, 1896-08-22
POPOCRAT A
To Hoodwink the Voters and Seduce
the Laboring Man.

Washington, D. c., Aug 21.-Among
the callers at the democratic h%eadquar-
ters today was Secretary Hoke Smith.
who had a long conversation with
Chairman Faulkner and Secretary
Gardiner. The democratic committee
has decided to circulate among voters
portions OF Burke Cochran's speech,
especially portions where he made
reference to professional farmers"
The democratic committee win publish
an extract from the message from Cen
eral Grant sent to congress on January
IA. 1875. announcing his approval Of
the act for the resumption OF specie
payments. The object is to show that
President Grant did lot know silver
had been demonetized by the act OF
1873. The extract Is as follows:
In fact to carry out the first sec
ton of the act, another mint becomes
necessary. With the present facilities
for coinage it would take a period
probably beyond that fixed by law for
final specie resumption to coin the sill
yer necessary to transact the business
of the country. There are now smelt-
ing furnaces for extracting silver and
gold ores brought from the noun
famous territories, in Chicago, St.
Louis and Omaha-three in the former
city and as much of the change requir-
ed will be wanted in the Mississippi
valley states and the metal to be coin
ed m from the west of these states
and as l understand charges for trans
p%ortation Of bullion from either of the
cities named to the mint in Philadel-
phia to New York, mount to four dol
lars for each 81 1000 worth. with an
equal expense for the transportation
back, it would seem a fair argument in
favor OF adopting one or more Of these
cities as the place or places for the es-
ia blishment of new coinage facilities"
At the request of Ernest BALDWIN,, the
first auditor of the treasury who is a
resident of Laurel, Md, Hon. R. P.
Bland will address the people of Laur-
ell tomorrow evening.
J. R. Sovereign, who is to be, with
George F. Washburn, in charge Of the
populist committee in Chicago has de-
cfded to organize a bureau of labor and
run it in connection with the cam
paign. He will engage a large number
of speakers and send them into the
doubtful states. Ten speakers have al
ready been secured. He intends to or
ganize the western labor men in the
interest OF silver. Mr.. Sovereign ex-
poets to move the headquarters Of the
X. of L. to Chicago during the cam
paign.
, 1896-08-22
GUEST OF THE NATION.
HOW Ii HUNG CHANG WILL BE
ENTERTAINED WHILE
HERE.
viii Be Received by President Cleve-
land at the Residence of William
C. Whitney and Afterwards Es-
corted to the Capitol-To be Sim
ilarly Honored by Canadians.

New York, Aug. 21.-John Seger.
private secretary Of the secretary of
war, today gave out the following pro-
gram for the entertainment OF Ii Hung
Chang while in this country:
Earl Ii Hung Chang, special ambas-
saor from the empire of China, will ar
rive in New York by the steamship St.
Louis on Friday, August %. Major
General Thomas H. Kruger, United
States army, commanding the depart
ment Of the east, who has been desie-
mated by the president to act as his
representative, will meet him on his
ment of the Sixth regiment, United
States cavalry to the Waldorf hotel,
where ne will remain during his stay
in New York as the guest Of the ma
ton. The state department will be
represented by w. W. Rockhill, first
assistant secretary of state. General
Ruger will attend the viceroy during
his sojourn in this country n be In
charge of all arrangements pertaining
to his visit. The president of the I'm
tied States. who Is to be In the city as
the guest of the ex-secretary Of the
navy, William C. Whitney. will receive
the special ambassador at Mr.. Whit
ney's residence on the following day,
the secretary Of the treasury, the Sec
rotary of war and possibly other mem
bers Of his cabinet being present.
WILL VISIT GRANTS TOMB.
"On Sunday a visit will be made to
General Grants tomb at Riverside.
Monday will be spent in a trip to the
military academy at West Point by the
United States steamship Dolphin and a
sail under the Brooklyn bridge and up
to East river. Tuesday the party will
tative business men of New York, and
later in the day an opportunity will be
given the Chinese residents Of the city
to meet the earl by arrangement with
the Chinese consul. Wednesday will
be occupied by a visit to Brooklyn on
the invitation of the mayor Of that
city and in the evening the viceroy will
be rendered a review by the Seventh
regiment in its armory. Thursday the
party will go by the PENNSYLVANIA rail-
road to Philadelphia. where suitable
entertainment will be provided, and
Friday and Saturday will be spent in
~ - -- y A------
Falls. where the viceroy will be met by
representatives of the Canadian gov
eminent, who will escort him to VAN
couver from which point he will sail
Tor hopa
, 1896-08-22
CHINESE COTTON.
Soon to be a Serious Factor in the
Worlds Market.

Washington. Aug. 21.-The prospec-
tus of a new industry at Shanghai
forms the subject for a report to the
state department from Consul Gen
eral Jernigan at that place. 1t is called
the Shanghai Oil Mill company, which
proposes to manufacture oil from cot
ton seed. 1t is, the consul says. the
logical result of the cotton mills at
Shanghai, and the consequent stimu.
lus given to the cultivation of cotton
in China. Since 1890 there have been
As new cotton manufacturing establish
ments erected in Shanghai, and these
are now in successful operation. The
belief of those starting the proposed
new industry Is that oil can be extract
ed at a saving of Is per cent over the
native system.
In this connection Mr.. Jernigan gives
China the subject of labor-saving has
received practical attention, and this
proves. he says, hal the conservative
opposition to Improvement is not so
firmly grounded and can be overcome
by well-directed efforts.
AS the area suitable for the cultiva-
ton of cotton in China is almost as
limitless as the supply of labor, and la
Dor being very cheap there can be, Mr..
Jernigan says. no doubt that China
will soon be one of the great cotton
producing countries of the world. and
this product win command serious con,
sideration in all calculations with
reference to the cotton market. There
is need in Shanghai, the report con-
cludes. Of a more distinctive American
business. There is too much CONNER
cial mixing and partnership with in
ternationalities, and as those generally
predominant, American identity is too
often lost.
, 1896-08-22
CAPTURED.
Caught on the Coast Of Pinar Del
Rio.

Havana. Aug. 21.-The gunboat
Agulila, while near a river on the coast
of the province OF Pinar del Rio, cap
tured a number of insurgents conceal
ed in a sloop. 1t is supposed they were
lowering near the coast for the purpose
of exchanging confidential dispatches
between some of the insurgent lead
ers.
According to official advices received
here, Capt. Leon Delmonte, one Of the
insurgent leaders in the province OF
Matanzas, has surrendered to the Span
ish authorities.
Americans connected with the insur-
gent army recently destroyed the rail-
road at the landing place of the Viii
which the people OF Hoiguin obtain a
considerable portion Of their supplies.
An engine was burned and a number
Of cars as well as the baggage stored in
them was destroyed. A majority Of
the inhabitants are abandoning the vii
lage and taking refuge in the seaport
town OF Gibrara.
Capero. a n%aturalized American citi-
zen. alleged to be ar insurgent leader
Of considerable prominence. has been
served with papers by the Spanish au-
thorities. which will result in his
transfer for trial to the Santa Clara
criminal court. He will be sent at once
accordingly to the Santa Clara Jail,