The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30

from the outside world. There is al
ready a scarcity of food and the only
salvation for its 500 people is to get out
as quickly a. they can.
Loui Loolzlin, a native Of Trinity
county, California. won all the honors
at the triennial examination held by
the Chinese government at Peking, and
is entitled by his standing to hold a re-
sponsible position under the govern
ment. He stood first in a class OF 300
pupils and was especially commended
by the emperor of China
Samuel Tongue and William Dow, two
prominent citizens of Montawa, Ont,
VINO went a week ago on q hunting ex-
pedftion, have returned home and report
that shot and killed, in sef-defense
James Mcconnell, a notorious desperate
VINO has terrorized the settlers Of Nip
pissing district for many years. Set
tiers are rejoicing over his death.
The detectives have reached the con-
clusion that Andrew Satto, the New
York railroad man who disappeared a
few days ago, was not murdered. but
has simply deserted mis- wife. Mrs. Sat
to admits that he left her once before
under somewhat similar circumstances,
and adds that this time ne took with
him $500 Of her money.
William G. Woodward, allies 'Big
Hawley," VINO last week was convicted
in New York City Of attempted black
mail on Samuel W. Brighton. was sem
fenced yesterday to five years impris-
onment. big HawIey" was known
principally under the allies Of Hon. Ido-
mel Musgrave. He has been unfavora-
bly, known in almost every country OF
the earth and probably is the most acute
card sharper living.
Eastbound freight shipments from
Chicago for the week ending November
% amounted to A, ,661 tons, against 1901
the previous week and 81 1856 last year,
divided among the different roads as fol-
lows: Michigan Central. 6,S84 tons; Fort
Wayne, 6,149; Pen Handle, 6,536; Wa
bash, 4,o45; Lake Shore, 5,273; Baltimore
and Ohio, 2,7oS: Grand Trunk, 1882;
Nickel Plate, $500; Erie, 3.S12; Big Four,
3,Os5 The lake lines carried LOG, ,Ss2 tons.
The United States legation at Caracas
reports that the government of Vene-
zuela seems to be we'll and firmly estab
Hsned. A condition OF quiet and peace
has obtained for several years and there
is no reason to fear a revolutionary dis
turbance OF any sort. The excitement
attending the elections has passed away
and business conditions seem to be i'm
proving. Hs-
At Grand Rapids, Mich, Melvin B.
Church has began 81 1,000,0 900 damage
suit against the Anti-Kal.omine COM
pany, otherwise known as the Plaster
Trust Mr.. Church several years ago
turned over his wsll-tinting patents and
plaster properties to the trust for opera
ton He claims the trust has not ac-
counted to him properly and has with
held profits.
Patrick Hartford, one Of the policemen
wounded in the Hayn1arket riot, has
just died at the Cook County hospital.
Hartford was shot in the right leg
and left thigh and had three toes of
the left foot blown off by the explosion
OIL a DOUlD. solAlecH NlNlIS
of the company which stood with him
on the memora bic night will act as hon.
orary pail bearers.
The appeal Of the state authorities OF
South Carolina from the decision OF
Judge Simonton in the case of the Van
dercook companys complaint Of the en-
forcement OF the dispensary law has
been docketed I'm the United States su
preme court. The principal point at Is
sue is the effect OF the congressional
amendments to the federal act regulat-
ing interstate traffic in spirits.
The entire staff Of the United States
embassy at London attended rfne funeral
services over the remains Of the
Countess of Lathorn. who was killed
on Tuesday last while returning from q
shooting party, by being thrown out Of
a trap near Wlgan, Lancaster. The
United States officials were also present
at the services over the remains Of Mr..
Walter Burns late manager OF the bank-
ing house Of ]. s. Morgan & Co, who
died at hi. country seat near Hatfield on
Tuesday.