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Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
JOHNSON DUEL IS OFF.
The Challenge Did Not Come Through
 Regular Source

HAVANA, July 13-The proposed duel between General Bradley T. John son and Senor Manuel Ampulia will not take place as the friends of the former have dissuaded the general from accepting the challenge on the ground that it was irregular. The challenge was received by the general in an interview with correspondent of the Associated Press and he ex- pressed his willingness to fight. The general also acknowledged receiving a challenge in an interview published in discussion yesterday, though until then he had personally denied the fact
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
SHIPS MISSING.
These Ships Have Probably Solved the
 Mystery

NEW YORK, July 13-The two big sailing ships, the Santa Clara and the City of Philadelphia, sailed from this port last February, bound for San Francisco. The last heard of the Santa Clara was March 30, when she was spoken off the coast of Brazil. The City of Philadelphia was reported in the same locality March 8. Since then nothing has been heard of either vessel.
 The United States consul at the Falkland islands wrote, under date of May IA, that large, full-rigged ship had been driven ashore on Billy rock. a point near Port Stanley. It was be- heved that all hands had been lost. The letter was mailed on the mail steamship bound for Montevideo Upon that vessels arrival at Monte video the captain reported passing a quantity of case oil and humber. The Santa Clara was laden with case oil and carried lumber for dunnage.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
AN OCEAN TROTTER.
Geo. Paynter Holds the Record for
 Long Distance Travel.

NEW YORK, July 13.-George Payn- ter, the barkeeper of the steamship Etruria, now in port, has probably put more miles of blue water behind him than any other sailor at present "trot- ting the seas" Among the officers he is known as the "Old Man of the Sea. :"
 When the Etruria arrived Saturday Paynter had voyaged 2,899,612 statute miles. He had crossed the Atlantic 791 times. During the whole of his nautical experience MT. Paynter has never been off duty day on account of illness and has never met with an accident. The only seasfckness he has ever known was an attack of typhoid fever when his vessel was detached for service in the Crimea.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
RECEIVERS DISMISSED.
A Change Ordered by Court in the
 Northern Pacific.

SEATTLE, July 13.-In the federal court this morning Judge Hanford made an order dismissing Oakes, Rouse and Payne, the old receivers of the Northern Pacific, excusing them from further liability and wiping out the charge for contempt of court which has tbeen pending against them.
 The Northern Pacific receivers have taken judgment in the federal court this morning by default against the Seattle railroad for $1,255, ,69O.63. The claim of the Northern Pacific was based on services rendered, moneys ad- vanced and losses incurred in running the Lake Shore road for which the Lake Shore agreed to pay. The Lake Shore did not defend the suit.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
ONCE A SUPERB BEAUTY.
A Famous Louisville Belle Passes
 Away.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 13.-Mrs. Sallie Ward Downs, one of the famous belles of ante-bellum days, died at the Gait house yesterday after an illness of over a year, although she had been bedfast only ten days.
 She was in her 65th year and was many times married, her first husband, Bigelow Lawrence of Boston, being ac- cepted while she was quite young
 After divorce she became Mrs. Hunt and John M. Hunt night editor of the New York World, is her only son.
 Vene Armstrong of Louisville and
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
A PUBLIC KKISSING.
A Chicago Miss Creates a Scene on a
 Street Car +,,f..

CHICAGO, July 13.-Passengers on a Forty-seventh street car were thrown into state of great excitement and envy yesterday afternoon by seeing an unusually pretty young woman of IS suddenly leave her seat and bestow a hearty kiss on bashful young man opposite.
 The young fellow was a total strang- CT to the girl and he tried his best to take iherarms from their resting place around his neck. The girl chung to him, however, and commenced calling him endearing names loud enough for the rest of the passengers to hear.
 Finally she was induced to cease her attentions and the young man made his escape.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
ROBBED THE POSTOFFICE.
A Young Man in Colombia Steals a
 Quarter of Million.

NEW YORK, July 13.-At Baran- quilla, United States of Colombia, 8 nephew of one of the highest officials in the republic and another young man of high social standing, broke into the postoffice and secured S500,O0O in ma tional bank bills in process of trans mission. The next day large part of the stolen money was recovered from the young men, and the remainder will be made good by their families to avert the consequences of proceedings which have been begun. The press has been silenced.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
HARRIsON'S COTTAGE SOLD.

CAPE MAY, July 13-Former Pres ident Harrison has sold his cottage at Cape May Point to w. L. Dubois of Philadelphia. The price is not given, but it probably was not more than half the cost of the house. This cot tage was built by syndicate of land boomers about four years ago, and presented to Mrs. Harrison. The land never became valuable and the chief promoter failed for milf a million dol lars, and died in an unknown western town.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
EUROPE FOR TWO DOLLARS.
Boy Globe Trotter Had Money te
 Burn

NEW YORK, July 13.-Thirteen- year-old George F. Downer, the "boy globe trotter,'' arrived from London Saturday night on the Hamburg Amer ican steamer California. He is being detained at Ellis island until word H received from his mother, Mrs. M. Longton of Cleveland
 Young Downer formerly lived in Fayetville, a suburb of Syracuse, where, fired with a desire to see the world, he ran away from home with only $2 in his pocket. On this he has lived we'll and seen most of Europe.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
YELLOW JACK VICTIMS.
Thousands Are III in the Cuban Hos
 pitals.

HAVANA, July 13.-There are 6,S10 men sick in the military hospitals of the island. Of this number 695 are suffering from yellow fever at Colon, 115 at Matanzas, eigihty-four at Santa Clara and ninety in this city.
 Surgeon General Losada thinks that the number of soldiers who will suf- fer from illness in the summer will not exceed 13,000. The mortality is 1S9 per cent, and there has been a general decrease of 30 per cent in the number of cases of yellow fever
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
REPUBLICAN, COMMITTEE.
Its Executive Members Chosen b
 Chairman Hanna.

CLEVELAND, o., July 13.-Hon. M- A. Hanna today announced the Ma tional executive committee as follows M. A. Hanna, chairman, Cleveland; William M. Osborne, secretary, Bos- ton;- General Powell, Clayton, Ark; Charles G. Dawes, Illinois; w. T. Dur bin, Indiana; Cyrus Leland, Kansak; Jos. H. Manley, Maine; Hon. M. s. uQay, Pennsylvania; H. c. Payne. Wisconsin; N. D. Scott, West Virginia The ninth member has not been se- lected.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
BRITISH BlMETALLISTS.
Claim to Have Made Substantial Pro-
 gress During the Year.

LONDON, July 13.-The Bimetallic league of Great Britain held its an nual meeting today. The annual re- port declares that the cause of inter national bimetallism has made sub stantial progress during the year with both Great Britain and abroad.
 It mentions the resolutions of the chamber of deputies of France, the chamber of representatives of Belgium and the Prussian diet, declaring for bi- metallism and continues: "The peo- pie of the United States of all parties and classes would welcome interna-
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
THE KAISER WINS.
His Yacht Again Successful-An Aus
 tralian Sculling Champion.

ROTHESAY, Firth of Clyde, July 13 There was another contest today be- tween the first class yachts Meteor Britannia, Satanita and Ailsa The course was fifty miles. The Meteor crossed the line first.
 LONDON, July 13.-James Stan berry, the Australian, won the seulline match with 'fWag" Harding, the Eng fish champion, on the Thames today.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
SPAIN SEEKS NO ALLIANCE.

MADRID, July 13.-The chamber of deputies last evening defeated a Car list amendment to the address in reply to the speech from the throne to the effect that Spain ought to join the Franco-Russian alliance in conformity with the exigencies of her colonial and Mediterranean interests and in or der to resist the "perf1dy of the United States" l.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
OFF FOR THE POLE.
A Swede Expects to Get There By 1sas-
 loon

LONDON, July 13-Advices have been received from Tromsoe, Norway, that Arnold Spikes steamer Victoria has arrived there after having visiteH the Swedist aeronaut, Herr Andret at Danes island. The erection of a bal loon house has been begun and Herr Andree expected to be ready to start on his aerial voyage toward the north pole early in July.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
ANGRY BEES.
Attacked the Farmer. Covered and
 Stung Him Fatally.

NEW CASTLE, Pa., July 13.-While trying to hive his bees Farmer Scott Jackson was attacked by the entire swarm The cloth covering his face and head fell off and he was so badly stung that he will die. The bees had to be driven from his unconscious body. Over 100 stings were taken
 from him, some of them from inside his mouth. < ;g.hA
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
WITH THE CAT"
How Girls Are Punished at the Whit--
 tier Reform School.

LOS ANGELES, July. 13.-The trus- tees of the Whittier reform school have held an investigation on charges of fogging young girl inmates while stripped naked and have forwarded the report to Governor Budd.
 Superintendent Coffin admits that girls are given fifty lashes with the "cat' when necessary and that one girl attempted suicide after receiving punishment.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
He Is to Be "Notified" at
 Lincoln.
Headquarters May Be Moved
 to Chicago.
Burbage Is National Committeeman for Arizona-,rhe Executive
 Committee.

CHICAGO, July 13.-The city is now quiet, after the turmoil and excite ment of the past week. Nearly all the delegates have gone home, outgoing trains having been packed with those who came to attend or to witness the great convention. The hotel hobbies look deserted.
 Candidate Bryan left this afternoon with Mrs. Bryan for his old home and birthplace, Salem, Illinois, where they will spend several days with relatives prior to resuming their journey to Lincoln. Nebraska. their home. They expect to reach Lincoln in the latter part of the week, probably Saturday. During the time since adjournment of the convention, MT. Bryan has been the busiest of men, alternately shaking hands with delegations and addressing clubs and conferring with the mana gers of the party. Senator Jones. the new National chairman, being with him much of the time. Bryan is in the happiest spirits and is full of en- ergy and of plans for the campaign. It is believed that he will go on the stump in several of the doubtful states.
 Arthur Sewell. the vice-presidential nominee. is yet in Chicago and will re- main here several weeks.
 Notification to the candidates of their selection by the convention to the several offices will not be for sew eral weeks. it being agreed that such course wiM be far more dignifed than the plan at first suggested of do- ing the notifying in Chicago. The old plan will be observed and the candi- dates will journey to the homes of the candidates. there to tender the nomi- nation in the usual manner.
 In the meantime the committee on notification has been dispersed. its members to be brought together on call.
 | The proposition is being discussed to remove the National headquarters of the Democratic party from New York to Chicago as point nearer to the actual battle grounds of the fall time. | All the eastern delegates are in favor of the measure and there is a strong probability that it will carry. At least 1t is assured that sub-headquarters will be maintained at this point There will be meeting of the National com mittee held in about ten days at which definite action will be taken in the premises.
 Senator Jones of Arkansas, chair man of the Democratic National .ex- ecutive committee, left for Washing ton today and will announce from there the executive committee of the National committee which will have charge of the campaign. The time and place for the formal notification of presidential and vice-presidential candidates has not yet been deter mined, but will be in few days.
 It is stated that personally MT. Bryan prefers New York city and it is probable that this place will be select ed, time probably in the second week of August.
 | NOT MARCUS SMITH,
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
DoUBT1NG DEMOCRATS.

NASHUA, N. H., July 13.-C. A. Subway, representing the New Hamp- shire delegation, has telegraphed Chairman Amy of the state committee. to call convention to determine what position will be assumed by New Hampshire Democrats with reference to the silver question.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
WATTERSON BOLTS.
He Can Tolerate Only His Own Per
 sonal Dogmas.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 13-'A tel egram received this morning from Henry Watterson, editor of the Cour- ier-Journal, addressed to the president of the company, says: Another ticket is our only hope. Compromise means dishonor. Stand firm" The message is dated at Geneva.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14

Major Geo. Downs were her next hus-
 bands. 3IThe latter still survives her. In her youth Mrs. Downs was one of
 the most beautiful women of Louis vile.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14
NOT MARCUS SMITH.

CHICAGO, July 13.-W. H. Burbage has been appointed member of the Democratic National committee from Arizona
Arizona republican., 1896-07-14

tional bimetallism A large section of the people there, however, are so strongly convinced of the urgent ne- cessity of remonetizing silver that ' ,'As u-too Sio posed to wait for an in library, sl6 ce is in favor of of gold ulunOmetaIlism.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-13
PRAY-HoRNER NUPTIALS
Swell Wedding Among the Good People
OF the Town of Burns

There was a very happy wedding in
the little town of Burns, Wednesday
evening. Dec. ., at the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. +. Horner Their daughter
Clara was united in marriage TO Mr.
Lewis NJ. Pray of Maize. Kan As the
clock was striking S the folding doors
opened and Rev L. l. Sharp entered,
followed by the bride and groom. They
paused under the handsome drapery
wlIich had been previously arranged for
The occasion Rev. Sharp, with the cere-
mony &c the United Brethren church,
made them husband and wife.
Al the ccnclusior of the ceremony the
guests offered their hearty congratula-
tions, after which the bride and groom
led the way - the dining room where an
elegant SUPER was served and heartily
partaker Of by all.
The brides dress was of handsome tan
cashmere. made short basque. V shaped
yoke of beautiful brocade silk and finish
ed with twisted ribbon and stylish bows.
The groom wore the conventional black
Among those present were Mr. and
dis. Brooks OF Summit. AKIN. Mr.. and
MIS-. H II. Horner of Eureka, Kan. Mr.
and Mrs. Swengle Of Burns. Mr.. and Mrs
r. h Reed of Maize. Kan. Regrets
were received from Oreana, H.. and
Maize. Kan. There were numerous
handsome and expensive presents. The
bride is one Of Burns most highly es-
teeDled youn ladies' The groom is an
industrious and enterpriSing young far
mer.
There will be az home in the near fu-
ture in the beautiful new house in Union
built and furnished.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-13
TROUBLES OF AN ENGINEER
Report Started That He Took Poison With
Suicidal Intent,

A great many of the friends of En-
gineer Wagner of the Santa Fe will learn
with regret of his troubles as told in the
Arkansas City Traveller, as follows:
Today noon Harry Lewis came up
town from the boarding house on
South D street. hunting for a doctor to
go and see Engineer w. B. Wagner, who
he said had taken poison with suicidal
intent. DR.. Brecount answered the call.
When he arrived at Wagner's bedside
he found him in considerable misery.
He was unable 10 talk, but ne could
hear questions propounded him. When
asked where the pains were he pointed
to his stomach and head. The doctor
could detect no signs of poison and
came to the conclusion that it was a
bad case of congestion. He remained
with Wagner for some time and when
he came away his patient was resting
fairly easy and could talk very well.
Wagner said he had taken no poison;
that he was taken sick yesterday but
never gave up until this morning. When
he did he was past getting assistance. In
his room there were two bottles marked
poison, but both contained carbolic acid.
There was no doubt about his not TAX
ing any of that. Wagner was discovered
this noon at his boarding house in his
room by some one there. He was past
speaking ana was SunerlnS great pam
From threats made last night of taking
poison it was supposed that he had done
so.
Engineer Wagner has been having a
rough road to run over lately. His wife
was sick a long time and finally died.
He was mixed up in a costly contest
and a few days since was in the wreck
at the Santa Fe depot. At the investi-
cation he was let out and yesterday
what wages he had coming We're
garnsheed. When his wife died several
months since he was deeply in debt, but
since he has been working hard and
trying to wipe out old scores. Last night,
after his check had been garnisheed, he
threatened to take poison. He even went
so far as to try to buy arsenic at one
of the drug stores, but they refused to
sell it TO him. The other druggists were
not fed, and if he got any poison no one
knows of il.
DR.. Brecount Thought his patient at
3:3O o'clock would pull through all
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-13
FOOLED QUITE BADLY
JOkers Dress up a Dummy and Deceive
Several People,

Night before las. Mr.. Lynch of 232
North Main street accidently left one Of
his dummies sttnditg outside his estab-
lisi,Tent when he ciosed Up lis store.
Scme of tAe toys about the Sa.nmit res
taurarr concluded to have some fun out
Of 1t, 50 1t was dressed u, and seated
near the stcre. Officer Harry Sutton was
quietly notified thar 10y answering
the description or one VINO escaped from
tie reform school recsl.tiv. He soon put
in an appearance and looked his find
over carefully from the rear for little
while much to the delight of the boys.
The dummy was afterward hung up
by the neck upon Mr.. Lynch's awning
and Offer Jimmy Kearns notified that
a boy mad hanged himself to the awning
during the night. He fastened 10 the
spot only TO find a common wire dunn
my hanging there. Mr.. Lynch must be
quite near sighted as ne raised his avn
ing without knowing anything of what
was hanging to it, and the dummy hung
dangling rom the framework up against
the building until full 10 o'clock.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-12-13
T1{1zazazzagmzu

Dress Goods and Silks--Cords in bulk tons in
weight crowded counters groaning shelves and all new.
Never before have bought dress goods in such large
quantities as we did this holiday season.
The greatest dress goods stock great at every point
from highest Paris novelties cheapest cottons No
struggle here with prehistoric wholesale remains of
Dress stuffs laggards from other Thus
command goods at your prices
1t is secret we must not tel-ust how many wo
to have dress length for Christmas gift There
is much common sense in such giving something for
everybody in the lots have prepared. Here
est creations in Black Silks Highest thoughts of all
wool novelties black and colored all special purchase
for these coming Holidays.
Housekeeping Linens-Thrifty housekeepers who
have been buying linens for half dozen years So
very we'll know how we have season by brought
the prices OF these faXen things TO lower and lower
levels Tomorrow start another crusade upon these
things and prices go down another % per cent and
practically every cent you pay goes for flax and later
raveling of profit to But the best of the whole
story that stock is cleon and fresh Table Linens
Napkins DOylies and Towels.
Handkercfiefs- Nothing equals the seeing of the
goods-though their worth and beauty tempts to col.
of trying tOte safe handkerchief store There
is enough for every man. and child in this
try in the lot and the COST each up S. like the
keyeS Piano.
Umbrellas-Price them, Gold or Silver handled
cost here about much the old time prices for
common stick handles
Christmas presents are in this store by the thous-
ands Presents for everybody at temptation prices
Bargains that have no rival An assortment that has
no peer. Jonted Dolls SC each Books Sc each Sta.
onery, nicely boxed &c box up to the finer grades
Beautiful Decorated Cnps, Vases, Fancy Pieces, Clocks
Wooden Ware such sleghs, 95c each; HobbyHo
Childrens Desks, Wheel Barrows Rocking Chairs, Boys
Tool Chests, Express Wagons, Ladies' Dress Makers
Tables, Brass Lamps, Etc.
Nothing but visit would tell you the story.
Goves-Choose haphazard-safe enough so far as
values so. dime and halfs worth every time for a
dime and values for every person Bright skyght and
plenty of it next to the best glove in the state
There short comings to hide in this store Such
statement quite unnecessary except that fair
ly tax your creduty by the values offered these brisk
December days
Carpets-Here's the list of few: 32a grades of In
grain, styles to select FROM 25c yard extra heavy
onehalf wool Carpets 334c, Styles wool Carpets, 1o
styles, SOC yard.
Japan Mattings, SOC grades, aaac Styles Chinese
Mattngs 10 styles zoe grades l5c Big display Of Oil
tomorrow 24c genuine Grossly Rugs, 27inch ones, 9Sc
3O-nch Ones $1.4S.
Christmas attractions here we'll worth trip to
Wichita and not only now, but we have in store many
additional surprises for Holiday week.
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