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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
COOK COUNTY DEMOCRATS
War to the Knife Declared by the Gold
Standard Committee

Chicago. May 22-When the Demo-
cratic gold standard committee read to-
day the call for the county convention,
as issued by the county central commit
tee, a meeting was called and war to
the knife was declared. After two
hours consideration of the question the
following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That this committee rec
ommendS to the executive committee of
the Democratic honest money commit
tee that it advise all Democrats of
Cook county who are in favor of honest
primaries and honest money to remain
away from the primaries to be held on
Monday next; and be it further
Resolved, That this committee rec
ommend to the executive committee
that it proceed at once to reorganize the
Democratic party in this county,"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
ADJOURNsIENT Nor FAR OFF
Methods; Protestant delegates AIread,
leaving for Their Homes.


Kansas City. Nay 22.-The final a j.
journnent OF the Methodist Protestan ut
conference is in sight aud many dele-
gates have already left for home 10
avoid travelling on sunday. Consider
able discussion was had this morning
over an item in the report Of the com
mittee on home missions. providing that
the board shall not assume any new OBJ
liga tons until is present ones are ua-
Undated. Ii was suggested that the
board De reduced. or consolidated with
the foreign missionary board. The
discussion was postponed FOR the time
being. The committee on educational
institutions reported on Adrian, Mich.
college and Maryland seminary and
recommended that the trustees for the
first named institution be all fasteners.
The Kansas City university project
was commended and the trustees 10
manage IL We're nominated. among them
being r. J. Pr0sser OF Missouri. D.. J.
W. May 81 Kansas. J. Y Andrews Of
Kansas and T. ]. Shepperd OF Kansas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
San Francisco Races.

San Francisco, Cal, May 22.-Results
at San Francisco:
First race-Six furlongs: Verdette
won; Jerome S, second; Irma, third.
Time 1:1S.
Second-Seven furlongs: Morven won;
May Day, second; Miss Ruth, third.
Time 1:34H.
Third-Six furlongs: Charles A won:
Major Cook, second; San Mario, third.
Time 1:164.
Fourth-Five furlongs: Sweet Will
lam won; Horatio, second; Widow
Jones, third. Time 1:03%.
Fifth-Five and a half furlongs:
George Miller, won; Mount Roy, second
William Pinkerton, third. Time 1:09.
Sixth-Six furlongs: Favory won;
Howard, second; New Noon, third.
Time 1:1e%.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Daily Cycling Taper started.

New York, May 22.-The first daily
cycling paper ever published in the Eng
lish language will be published tomor-
row morning. 1t will be the Daily
American Wheelman, published in New
York. This paper has been one of the
leading weekly papers devoted to the
wheeling interests for the past three
years. 1t is believed that the growth
of cycling news renders it necessary 10
issue a paper every day. The paper
will be seven columns, four pages, and
Will chronicle the cycling news of the
world. 1t will sell for 1 cent. The
weekly will be continued.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Hazard Trap Shooting.

Cincinnati, May 22-The four days
Hazard trap shooting tournament clos
ed today. The highest daily percentage
on 10 targets We're those of Gilbert OF
Iowa. O. e-10. made today; Heikes,
81 lie, and Dickey. SO. made yesterday
Among others making % and 81 were
Young, Fulford. Glover. Wheeler.
Shorty. Redwing and Trinl5le.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23

Cincinnati, o., May 22.-Three favor
ties, a second choice and one long shot
won the races at Oakley today. The
track was sloppy but fair time was
made nevertheless. Summaries:
First race-Four furlongs, purse S400:
Imp won; Dulcenia, second; Scarf Pin,
third. Time :50%.
Second-Six furlongs, purse $500; SELL
ing; Strathreel won; Fred Barr, second:
Twinkle, third. Time 1:171a.
Third-Four furlongs, purse s400: Ma
Zeppa won; Belle Bramble second; Lady
Keith third. Time :5112.
Fourth-Seven furlongs, purse $500:
The Winner won; Moylan, second;
Sallie Clicquot, third. Time 1919.
Fifth-Mile, selling; purse $500: Islin
won; Aimee Goodwin, second; Rey Del
Mar, third. Time Las.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23

Philadelphia, Pa. Nay 22-UnlversI-
~ OF Pennsylvania defeated Harvard
today IN the first q the intercollegiate
cricket championship games. with i've
wickets down IN the second inning The
score was: Harvard. Ia; University OF
Pennsylvania, 130.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Howard Gould.. YACHT wins.

London. Eng, May 22-The race for
twenty-raters was sailed by Howard
Gouli's Niagara, and Charles D. Roses
Penitent, which was specially built 20
race against the Niagara Mr. Gould's
boat won by SO seconds. The course
was around the West Oazee, a distance
OF f0rty-fve miles
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Tour In the Rocky Mountains.

The Scenic Line of the World" the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad offers
to tourists in Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico the choisest resorts, and to the
transcontinental traverel the grandest
scenery. The direct line to Cripple Creek
the greatest gold camp on earth. Double
daily train service with through Pull
man sleepers and tourists cars be-
tx cen Denver and San Francisco and
Los Angeles.
Write s. K. Hooper, G. P. & T. A.
Denver, Colo, for illustrated descriptive
pamphlets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
The Significance of a Gray overooat

Upon the tongue, yellowness of the
skin and eyeballs, nausea and uneasi-
ness beneath the right ribs and Shout
der blade, is that the victim OF these
discomforts is bilious. The proper
caper" under such circumstances is to
take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. which
also cure chills and fever, constipation,
dyspepsia, rheumatic and kidney com
plants and nervousness.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
QUAY IS A VISITOR
TWO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES
IN CANTON AT ONCE

That the Majors Nomination was As
sumed,and That the Two Leaders Plan
ned How Most Utterly to Overwhelm
the Democratic Party in the Election
Quay Says He "WiIl be Voted for at st
Louis"-stiII Candidate.
Cleveland, O., May 22.-The Leader.
which better represents Mckinley, per-
maps, than any other newspaper in the
United States, will publish tomorrow,
In substitute, the following, upon the
visit Of Quay to Mckinley:
Quay came 20 Canton, not as the
bearer of messages from any man or
group of men, but as the leader OF the
Republican party in Pennsylvania He
did not come, as he facetiously remark
ed. in Washington, to question Mchln-
sey about his attitude on the money
question. He was a Republican leader
visiting the man who viii certainly be
The nominee of the Republican party for
president The giving Of offices was not
considered, nor was the campaign Tor
the nornina ton discussed, because
every Republican knows that campaign
to be practically ended. One thing they
did discuss was the campaign winch
Mckinley VIII enter against the Demo-
cratic candidate for president. The con-
ference was most pleasant and cordial
on both sides. The visit OF quay was
such will undoubtedly be made by many
other Republican leaders, both before
ond after the St. Louis convention.
Canton, o., May 22.-At LA p. M
Senator Quay was driven from the Nc
Kinley home to the depot and took
train eastward. Both Mckinley and
Quay declined to be interviewed about
their conference. Later in the after
noon Mckinley started for Cleveland 10
join his wife and remain until Monday,
the guest of Mr.. Hanna.
QUAY'S CANDIDACY.
Pittsburg, Pa, May Ex-senator Quay
arrived at his home in Beaver, from
Canton, o., about o'clock. To the
query as to whether he believed Mchln-
ley would be nominated he replied: Il
have nothing TO say, whatever"
The senator broke his resolution not
10 talk, the next moment, however, and
10 the solicitious question, as to wheth-
er he was still to be considered a cam
didate, emphatically replied: "Oh, yes.
] am still candidate for the presiden-
tial nomination and shall be voted for
and after the St. Louis convention"
The senator seemed to think ne had
said enough and to further questioning
as TO what he thought Of Mckinley's
views and record on the financial queS-
ton and Platt's attack on it, smilingly
said that he had nothing more TO COM
,nunicate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23

Nevada. No. May s1-Puolc Ai-
ministrator l. y. Kennedy % Vernon
county has sent his resignation 20 Gov
ernor Stone Considerable surprise vas
occzsioned when Il was learned that
count
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Army worms on the Move.

Warrenburg, Mo. May 22,-The north
ern section of Johnson county is suffer
ing from an invasion of the army worm,
which has appeared in droves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
NEBRASKA AID FOR TEXAS
Governor CGihersen Gratefully Accept
Governor Holcomh-s Oser

Cuiberson Of Texas this morning repIi-
ed 10 thu tslegra phic offer Of ASSISTANCE
sent him yesterday by Governor Rol-
comb, as follows:
Austin. Tex. May -. 1895.
Governor Silas \. Holc0mb. Lincoln,
Neb.
The storm sufferers VIII gratefully
accept anything your people may send
them Communicates with {. II. smith.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
PAT naly Rc.t.yal.n,,,.

London. May 22.-in tvelve-rouna
hght a. keanington park Pat Daley
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Dandrun Don't Grow

Where Danderine dwells. One applica-
ton, Clean Head, Clean Coat Collar.
Looks better; Feels better. Get some.
All druggists, $100.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23

Secretary E C. Williamson of the
Nebraska club, came down today from
Omaha, and this afternoon was in con-
sultation with Governor Holcomb.
Some plan for taking care OF the con-
tributions which the people will send in
response TO the request of the governor
will be agreed upon at once so that no
time may be lost in getting the relief
to the place needed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
We
60
Are
Printers.
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Our series of ads, with pri<
has been the cause Of a ger
reduction on the prices of -
ing in all the printing housed
tom. We always lead IN
forms of this kind y
While We employ nothing bat
the best workmen, our prices ara
lower than the fellows who kick
a press, I'D Stairs In some dark
room, and who have not credits
enough 70 buy q rean Of wrap
ping paper.
The Eagle pays more n sal-
aries each week than al the othet
houses combined pay il a month.
You, az a merchant, receive the
benefit Of these pay rolls and ne
ask tina: you patronize as so long
as ~e give you the best II the
market for the same you are pay
ing foT the inferior grades.
THE EAGLE PRESS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
GladnesS Comes

With a better understanding OF lnS
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper et-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual DIS
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it IS the only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
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ali important, in order to get its bene-
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Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
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If in the enjoyment of good health,
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one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and givesmost general satisfaction.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23

chairman of the relief committee, Sher-
man, Tex. Accept my personal appre-
c!ation of your kindness.
(Signed.) c. A CULBERSON,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-05-23
Nevada. No. May s1-Pubuc

Hood'SS Ssrsxpa-illa rests the brain.
Il gives nerve strength and body health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
RESCUED FROM THE STREETS.
THE LAssMAN BOYS. WHO WERE DESERTED N
NETWORK BY THEIR PARENTS. NOW on
THEIR WAY TO EUROPE

The Tribune recently published account Of the
adventures OF two small boys. Solomon and Abra-
ham Lassman. fifteen and twelve years old. who
were deserted by their parents and left to shift for
themselves and take of younger brother also.
Their father and mother returned to their former
home in Switzerland and promised before sailing,
to send for their three boys soon" In the mean
time the two older boys sold newspapers to make
enough money to pay their own and their younger
brothers board. until times grew dull. and one day
their landlord turned the little fellows out OF their
humble lodgings for non-payment Of rent. They
managed TO scrape together enough money to keep
their little brother under shelter. while they slept
in the streets. At last when their case seemed
desperate. sent the boys TO the office or
The Tribune Fresh Air Fund. where they told their
story With the aid Of soap and water. the bar
bers shears and clean garments. they were made
presentable and sent. together with party or
Fresh Air children. to the country for two weeks
While they were relieved for the time being how
ever. the question naturally arose. What Will be-
come Of the boys when they return?
The BOYS have returned from their outing and are
now on their way to Basel. Switzerland. AT the
Fresh Air station to which they were sent they
soon became popular. and before they returned TO
New-York they received offers from a farmer who
was anxious to give them a home. In the mean
time, however, letter was received from an oder
brother incosng tickets for two o. the boys from
The Tribune had also attracted the attention of
20 II G. of Trenton y j.. and Abner Hendee
Of NnuHaven. and the funds which they sent for
the relief of the boys were ample TO pay for the
transportation Of the other boy. besides Leaving
enough TO buy clothing for all and to furnish sur
dcient cash 10 provide them all with food from
Havre TO their future home. They were passengers
on La Bourgogne which sailed from this port on
August S. -, -. .us
The Iassman boys were on the down grade and
their career would probably have ended disastrous
lv II The Tribune Fresh Air Fund mad not inter,
yened. A man who In the office or the fund
when the boys bid the Rev. Mr.. Parsons eooooy
said: 49,, , 49, .o,,oh
THE gratitude OF the little fellows was tonch, ,
ing The boys seemed to realize what had Deeh
done for them and although they had little 10 say;
the.r looks showed that they were truly sIateIuI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
Joseph CROCHERON.

The funeral OF Joseph Crocheron. who died at his
home in Baysde. Long Island. on Friday, was held
yesterday in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Bay
side Mr.. Crocheron widely known man.
and there present at the services a large num-
Der OF relatives and friends the latter being
some OF the old-tme Democrats OF this city. Tam
many Hail. with which Mr.. Crocheron was always
affiliated although not being member OF the or
ganization, represented in force.
Mr. Crocheron became well known through his
connection with the old Brewer House. at the
southwest corner Of Broadway and Twenty eighth
ST. In this city. Of which he was the proprietor
and manager for many years. The house has been
torn down. and there now stands on us site one or
the new high Office buildings OF the city
The Brewer House famous In It's day ror us
English style OF comfort and cooking. There the
hor-emen used 10 cOngregate and goOdly number
OF the men OF the turf could be- found there ~ any
time Of the year. Mr. Crocheron made II his
specially to cater 10 their tastes.
Before acquiring control Of the Brewer House ne
had kept "A roadhouse one OF the driveways in
the upper part city. and II there that his
popularity among horsemen began. That was In
Inc PROSPEROUS DAYS OF the Tweed ring The poll
ticians used 10 congregate under Mr.. CrOcherOns
roof and spend money freely. Members Of the
oriental and Americas clubs and Of Tammany
Han gathered at all seasons there and made Mr.
Crocheron their conhdant They found In him
ready listener and pleasing adviser.
some years ago Mr. Crocheron retired from the
hotel business and had since lived quietly at his
home in Bayside lie was in his seventy-thl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
REMARKABLE WILL COMPLICATIONS.
THE COURTS TO SOLVE THE DIFFICULTIES OF
DISCLOSING OF John II. HowLANDs ESTATE.

THE COURTS TO SOLVE THE DIFFICULTIES OF
DISCLOSING OF John H. HowLAND's ESTATE.
The New-Yoik Security and Trust Company as
administrator of the will of John II. Rowland
and of his daughter. Martha II. Hooker has insti-
tuted a suit in the Supreme Court for the con-
struction of their wills. and Justice Smyth has
granted an order for the service OF the summons
In the suits by publication upon the heirs OF Mr.
Rowland and all persons Interested.
John H. Rowland died in 1874. leaving two sons
John and William II. Rowland. and three daughters.
Martha H. Hooker Mary r. Pell and Sarah r.
Osgood. Mr.. Rowland made several small requests
in his will. and then left the residue Of the estate
valued 100000 be divided into five equal parts
for the benefit of his five children. The
ceived their shares Immediately after the division
but the shares OF the three daughters 10 be
held in trust for them for the rest Of their lives
Authority was however. given to them TO dispose
Of the principal. such disposition TO take effect
after their death.
The executor under this will William G.
Wetmore. Mr.. Wetmore died in 1880. and named his
son. Benjamin G. Wetmore. his executor. The lat
ter disappeared in 1892 After the disappearance OF
Benjamin c. Weimore. the New-York Security
and Trust Company was appointed administrator Of
the estates of John II. Rowland and Martha H.
Hooker In the suit brought by the trust company.
II is alleged that in the period Of the eXecutorshps
OF the two Wetmores the estates OF John n. How
lands three daughters almost entirely disappeared
that her husband. Thomas II Hooker. should have
the interest OF her estate for life. and at MS death
the principal 10 &c TO the heirs OF William H.
Pell, Cornelius S. Rowland and Sarah G. Ford. She
named Benjamin c. Wetmore as her executor.
Thomas H. Hooker died in 1883. The income from
Mrs. Hookers estate paid TO the heirs named
by her until 1892. and then II ceased ,o-o
John How! land, the son of John H.. died IN 1870,
leaving onc-third OF his estate his widow. Marie
Adele de Seze Rowland. He left no lawful issue,
but known the godfather of two young men
one of these young men Charles Guiblenot, a
clerk. When Howlan1 died William c.. Wetmore
sent for Guiblemot and toG him that his father
dead and had left him $4,000. Guiblemot re-
ceved $4,000 in lump sum- and 1t is said, soon
squandered IT, Another godson, William de tluesada
Y Rowland. and Pauline w Rowland each re-
ceved n like amount Pauline died, leaving d hus-
band Jacob J. Schwitzer
The trust company wants to have all these trans
fers and cOnveyances passed upon by the court
and asks more especially that the will and trust
created by Mrs. Hooker shall be Construed alleg
ing that she created a trust upon trust.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
ROSTER d Balls MUSIC HALL.

The unfavorable weather that invariably at
tends the opening Of roof garden does not neces-
sarily extend TO the opening Of a music hall In
snite OF the recent samples OF tropical climate
afforded TO the city. Roster Bia last night
moved their vaudeville performance on the roof
and into the downstairs hall, and a cool evening
for the purpose most opportuneiy iuinished'
The hall was nearly full and the audience was re-
paid for its confidence by an excellent variety Dill
The feature of it which had been announced IN
the largest letters was the dances OF Zaeo, VINO
anpeared for the first time on these shores Her
dances were Of the serpentine butterfly. rainbow
FIRE and mirror sorts that have been done here be-
fore bv n multitude OF persons. but she had con-
rived some new details for them They were wen
execu;ed with much gorgeousness or coiored
lights The most remarkable part OF Liner, rhen Was
tbeir names which are worth quoting lhey were
"Ornate Poses" "Aurorian Rays, tarialla Meta
rnornhosis" angelic Dream or halostneHoS'
S,,nh- Catoptric" and "Athenian Sorceress
One OF the best performances on the proeranllne
was that OF the Flying Jordans They dld some
SificuIt and remarkable things. though they 1ailed
en- tho triple somersaut and catch. which they az
tempted They may succeed tonight ne re esq U
he ievening was occupied by Miss Caroline hun
NJ Delphino. OBren and HaveL MISS lara NJ W lr
land Miss Eleanor Fak. the Nassar quartet N's'-
mont's animals and the vitascope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-18
LOHN II. EOSTER HERE.

John ". Foster. who Secretary Of State
during the latter part of President Harrisons Ad-
ministration. and confidential adviser 10 the En-
peror of China the time Of the Chinese-Japanese
War is at the Fifth Avenue Hotel He was seen
by Tribune reporter in the hotel corridor last
night in regard to the approaching arrival OF the
Chinese Vicercy. Ii Hung Chang
Il do not know that can say anything, he
remarked that would be of interest to the news
PAPERS ] am here in New-York on private bust
ness and expect 20 remain for few days
When asked whether he knew any OF the details
Of the Viceroy's plans he said THAT ne VIII sail
on the ST Louis from Southampton on August =
has already been printed in the newspapers. That
General Ruger has been appointed by the Govern
rnent TO attend to the details has already been
published. Even i'll did know what the arrange
nents are ! would not be at liberty 10 tell you
Of them. You must go to the proper man for them
As friend Of the Niceroy. in common with a
number of Americans who have met him, am
interested TO see that he has suitable welcome.
But we all know that he Is TO be the guest OF the
Nation and that President Cleveland is to meet
him here | think that is sufficient guarantee
that he will be suitably welcomed. l hope TO be
able to pay my respects 10 him
Mr. Foster did not say whether or not ne would
remain in the city until Ii Hung Changs ar
rival II was learned that he had spent some
time Yesterday in company with one or the oflclaIs
Of the Chinese Government