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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

Washington, D. c., Feb. 22.-In veto
ing the bill today granting a pension to
Maria Somerlat, the president sums UP
his general objections to the kind of
pension legislation which has been enact
ed by the present congress. Mrs. Som
erlat was pensioned in 1861 as a widow.
In 1881 she married again, when her
pension was stopped. but being divorced
from her second husband, it is proposed
to pension her again. The president
says:
The rule governing the operation Of
general pension laws, which forfeits a
widows pension on her re-marriage,
seems so reasonable and just and its re-
taxation must necessarily lead to such
departure from just principles and to
such veXatious pension administration.
that / am convinced it ought to be
strictly maintained.
4 hope l may be permitted to call the
attention Of the senate TO the increasing
latitude clearly discerna BILE in special
pension legislation. II has seemed to me
80 useless to attempt toestem the tide
Of this legislation by executive interfer-
ence that | have contented myself with
non-acquiescence in numerous cases
where l could not approve.
There have been already presented
to me for executive action during the
present action of congress. 200 special
pension bills. of which 1 actually exam
lned 1l5. The entire number Of such
bills that have become laws during the
four sessions of congress since March
4. 1898, is 3Sl. Some of these, presented
at the present session. are not basced
upon the least pretext that hte death
or disability involved is related to army
service, while in numerous cases it is
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

Ihe ~sssr Eaz~ fo-g~ i = ne~ nod.
- hes'irg iroa % whits h-st r. -=.er
isst has he~n E-hssetet % ss.~:r.eai 40
tiou-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

A Pa~islz1 s on ;risl for rnzasinrro
ter bec2zAe rs deg b; = pedestrian,
easing 'hs !a;t<rs aea.A from M,
e-0pAo5lA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

THERE are said TO be three men In Atchi-
son who paid for monuments 10 the mem
DRY of their wives first husbands.-Atchi.
son Globe.
You can tell an expert cigarette smoker
By the way he knocks the ashes of his
cigarette Washington Democrat.
UNLESS the heart first gives, what the
hand bestows is not gift.-Ram's Horn.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23
Twins in size. shape and Activity.

This is what those important little CT
gans. the kidneys, are when healthy. In
disorder they may differ in all three par
ticulars- Disease usually destroys them
successfully. not simultaneously, and one
may be active while the other Is semi-para-
without exciting them. with Hostetter'
Stomach B.tters. which forestails such
dreadful maladies as Bright's disease and
diabetes. Use the Bitters, also. for mala-
rial. bilious. rheumatic. nervous, bowel and
kidney trouble.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23
QUIET TINE IN LONDON.

London, Feb. 22.-Three hundred per-
sons attended the reception OF the Amer
lean society az Hotel Cecil in honor OF
Washington's birthday. Among those
present were most Of the members of the
American commercial colony. Hon. A. f..
Collins. United States consul general;
Honorable Hunt and Lady Hunt, Honor
able H. c. Plunkett. NJ. p. DIR. John Mon
cure and Sir Martin Conway. Ambassa-
dor Bayard and Mrs. Bayard assisted the
committee in receiving the guests.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

port OF the speech OF Sir John Monson.
British ambassador 10 France. at the
Washington's birthday banquet in Par.s.
The veIbatim report OF the speech oc-
ours al the close OF an interesting sketch
OF WashingtoI's career and character,
ard in it appears the statement:
Yes. first ir war. frs; in peace. and
first in the hearts OF his countrymen.
Washington has also his niche OF honor
in the heart OF the mother country. We.
also. claim the right TO be proud OF his
memory
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

After the grip thar or state % health
;one : quickly built up by Hoods Sar-
Saparilla.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

WE al Ike 20 put OF disacreeable jcbs As
long as Uoss-b-e- w Sshiugton Den,a.ra,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23
BILL Has \ BOIL

London. Feb. "a dispatch 70 the
Daily Mail from Berlin says that En-
peror William Is confined 70 his room
oy reason Of an sbscess on his right
knee. he VII probably be I'll and una
be 20 leave the palace for several DAYS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23
TO SHUT THEM OF
SENATE AGAINST ALL APPR0PRIA'
TONS TO SEOTARIAN SCHOOLS.

Provision ID Added to the Indian Appro-
priation, Declaring It to be the Settled
Policy OF the Government Hereafter to
Make no Appropriation Whatever for
the Support of Sectarian schools-Indian
Bill Still Under CONGRATULATIONS
Stays With the Southern Pacific - Con-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

SoxE very trifinz people arc wei posted
or Scr.p;ure--Ha sbirzfo. Democrat.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23
TO CURE A COLD N o~F DAT

Take Laxative Brorno Q14ain@ Tablets
AL druggists refund The u,aney 1: !,
fails 20 cure sc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23
SOUTHERN PACIFIC AGAIN.

washington, Feb. 22-The house to-
dey passed the general deficiency zpp-o-
pria1ion bill and began the consideration
% ne last Of the many bills that pro-
vide for the naval establishment a long
debate occurred over the prop-,sty OF
the appropriation OF s1.3e0.oao for the
Southern Pacific Railroad company IN
de- the judgment OF the court % claims.
but the house by vote OF ie3 % is re-
fused 20 strike il out The members who
favored the appropriation for the repay
nsnt 10 members o: the last congress %
salaries withheld from them On accoun;
~ absence. carried their fight into the
house. but they we're beaten. s. 20 -
Sixteen OF The fo-sy-eiSht pages OF the
naval hill rars cnnole.e1 Tie attend.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-23

the Fact That the Hero OF
the Hatchet Said to Prepare for War in
Times OF Peace, the New York Jarist
Figures 1t Out That His Whole Life
Taught the Principle of Arbitration
Gus Cities of the handsome of the
Orators.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18
A CUSTOMS SCANDAL.
Inspector for the Yukon Charged
with Misconduct.

Special Dispatch 10 the pcst-Intelliyeneer
PORT TOWNSEND. Tune 1.-THE Ya-
kon river gold mining fields have produc-
ed a customs scandal The Inspector sta
toned in that district Is charged with mis-
conduct in office. and Collector Moore. of
Sitka. has been instructed to make an ex-
animation and report sne facts TO the de-
partment. The collector replied that Ii
would cost ssel and require fully six
months IN make the investigation. II is
doubtful III any investigation Will he made.
The trouble is sequel 10 the shipment
OF 100 gallons of liquor In bond from this
port TO Fort Cu9ahv, Northwest territory.
a Year ago. As told recently In the Post
satelligencsr. the licaor was taken 10 Fort
Cudahy. where the American bond was
cancelled, and then in compliance with the
British laws II was taken out OF the ter
ritory by being smaggiesi across the boun-
dairy TO Circle city, ALASKA. The COM
plasnt fiied with the department alleges
that the trading companies operating in
m. Yukon river had 4 large quantity ~
other liquor on hand. which the inspector
refused 70 Seixe. However. as the ccrs,-
paint further states. the inspector exhib-
Tied great zeal In seixing the tlguor tha,
WAS smugglei across the boundary.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

Special Dispatch 10 the Pcst-InteIiigeneer.
OLYMPIA. June E.-GoF. Rogers has
Just received the following telegram from
w. r. Hearst proprietor Of the New York
Journal:
'.Hon. J. r. Rogers, Governor Of wash
his plan 70 ssiasai.h iaoor Colonies "a the
state OF Washington. and p now actively
enIsfing men 70 proceed TO your state and
settle, with the intention OF securing con-
troll OF the executive and legislative de-
pArtments and then establishing labor
Ing mans cooperative commonwealth. In
view Of the interest here IN the scheme, the
thoritstive statement from you on the feel
Ing and sentiment OF yourself and the citf-
zens Of Washington toward this project.
rrs a. ssn very e yHn
OF your views. which VIII have wide infisi-
snee among those who are considsrins
Deus D1''0:. Edltor New Fork & HG Journal
To which Gov. Rogers replied as follows:
ITO w. r. Hearst, New York Journal.
New York City: The Debs-Bellamy coli
onists viii be welcomed in Washington.
waiting the hand OF labor-forests of mag
ntficent timber the richest wheat land in
the world. mountains OF coal and iron,
set SOUND r the future seas 81 empire upon
the Pacific coast. Already one OF our
ports. Tacoma. Is second in value OF I'M"
ports only 10 New YORK. Lanes OF SitdAH-
ers ply to China, Japan and Australia.
East OF the Cascade mountains We nave
large areas of arid land. much Of which
can be easily irrigated. This can be cheap
~ obtained. Upon this land the colonists
may initiate the Mormons in building up
successful and prosperous comm inities,
but they will get nothing except by the ex-
penditure Of labor. Hardships may have
TO be endured and possibly some pEtva-
tion. However, IL they have little ready
money and are willing to endure they can
be saved. Having accumulated proper ".
the state government viii endeavor 10
make them secure In the enjoyment OF tho
fruits Of their labor. We do not fear then, ;
We welcome them. They will be subject
to our laws which will remain in force I'M
til constit1tionally changed While ! do
not know what plans the proposed colon
lists may have. do not for moment en-
terrain the idea that men like =. ". Debs,
Edward Beliamy. Myron w. Reed and
Prof. Parsons win attempt to bring a
large number OF utterly destitute people
into our state. 1t must of necessity take
some time, energy and money to carry out
any successful plan. But with these the
wilderness may be made to blossom as the
rose. With the exception OF the Republi-
can politicians, everybody In Washington
will bid the strangers welcome ana GOD
speed. JOHN r. ROGERS Governor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

OF q q samer. OF which he says he was an
officer on Humboldt bay, he repeated his
original story that the name of the craft
was the Oregon" To the question, WAS
1t not the Yaquina which was lost?" he
answered vaguely.
1.-THE Yaquina? Yes. That's what 1
said. 1t was the Yaquina."
He soon returned to his first version,
that it was the Oregon. but from the time
the ''YaQuina' was mentioned the name
continued to figure In his wanderings. The
most rcasona bic inference seems to be that
he served on both vessels, and has con-
fused their names in his story of the
wreck.
Concerning the names of persons with
whom he is acquainted on the Pacific
coast he has little new TO say. except that
he partially located William McHugh. one
of the men whom he claims to have killed
at Portland. The latter's residence, he
says, was on the second floor Of a build
ing at the corner of Fourth and Column
bia streets, either in Portland or Seattle
Other Western men whom he processes
to know are Senators Williams and Squire,
Gov Pennoyer. a Mr.. Ladd (aow de-
ceased. Of Portland, and a son OF Henry
Ward Beecher. ar Port Townsend.
He Is scrupuiously neat in his habits
and has changed little in appearance since
his arrest except that his gray beard is
somewhat longer than at that time.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

George w. kctScr, Despite . Com.
rade's brave EFFORTS, Saccumbs
tn P0UdAP (snn.

George W. kciScr, Despite . Com
rade's brave Eaorts, SaccumSs
to Powder Gas.
Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer
BARkERvILLE, B. c.. June 1;-Geo
". Keiger. foreman for the DEVILS Lake
Mining Company. Ltd, was killed June 3
In the company's tunnel by inhaling pow
der gas or white damp.
keiger had exploded 100 sticks Of giant
powder at 10 o'clock a. m, and at p. M.
with Hugh Hassack. q shareholder. went
into the breast simply to see the effect Of
the shot. They stayed there a minute or
two. then started out and were 800 feet
from the breast when keiGer fell forward
without word.
Hassack dragged him Twenty-Five feet
and was then so overcome that he left
Keiger, and crawled out on his hands and
knees to the mouth OF the tunnel. sew
enty-five feet distant.
He stayed out probably a minute for
air. and returning dragged Keiger a few
feet further. but could not get him out and
barely had strength to crawl out and get
the assistance OF two men who were work
ing few hundred feet away. Every ef-
fort was made to revive the stricken man.
but he never rallied.
keiger was an American Of German pa
rentage. and. though only 30 years Of age,
had mined In Colorado, Idaho. Montana.
Washington. Alaska and Mexico. He
came here from Monte Cristo in the spring
OF 1856. and was foreman of the Black
Jack last year. Last December he and
Julius Housen made an agreement with
the DEVILS Lake Company to complete
their tunnel and drain the lake for an in
terest. and the shot which caused his
death. it was hoped. would complete the
contract.
Keiger was probably the best quartz NIL
ner in Cariboo. a charter member of the
local Theosophical society. and was held
in high esteem by all who knew him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE executive COM
mittee Of the Western Passenger Associa-
ton met today for the purpose OF con-
sidering the rate situation In the West.
The representatives Of the Denver 4 Rio
Grande and Of the Oregon Short Line
were present. Tho meeting accomplished
nothing of consequences up to late hour.
and the feeling Is general that II will
require . meeting of the pres:dents OF
the Western roads to straighten out the
muddle.
II il probable that the Oregon Short
Line will make a hard fight against the
Union Pacific.
Some OF the roads which are against
the Union Pacific in this fight are Of the
opinion that 1t and the Alton and tho
Northwestern, which have sided with 1t.
are playing large game Of BLUM. and
that the entire matter will in short
time be found to be nothing but tenn
pest in a teapot
The officials of the Alton and the North
western say that there is no bluff In the
matter. and that they propose to stand
by the Union Pacific. no matter what
comes. It is likely that another meeting
will be held within few days 10 settle
the trouble. 1t 10 conceded on all sides
that the rate situation Is more precarious
just now than at any time since 1870.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18
JUNIOR MECHANICS.
Liquor Question VIII Prove . Dis
turhfng Element.

Liquor Question viii Prove . Dis
turning Element.
PITTSBuRG. June 1.-THE entire SEES
sion of the national councii. Junior Order
Of United American Mechanics, was de-
voted to discussion of the recommends
ton of the finance committee to abolish
the Office Of general organizer and sub
stitute special organizers The recom-
mendation was not concurred in. and
$500 was voted for the use Of the gem
eral organizer. The council will probably
conclude its business Friday.
The most important question to be con-
.s.dercd is the matter OF legisiatirg out Of
the order all members engaged in tho
liquor business. This move win be strong
ly opposed.
The national council Of the Junior
Order OF American Mechanics elect.
ed the following officer. for the
A. Creighton. Denver supreme command
err. J. r. Howell, Irwin. Pa. supreme vice
commander: a. T. Mueller. Marion. u.
supreme provost; ]. ". Anderson, Pitts-
burg. supreme recorder: Charles H. Tenn
pie. Johnstown, Pa. supreme treasurer.
c. L. voris. San Marciai. N NJ. supreme
protector. G. L. Brown, Allegheny. Eu-
rreule marshall c. w. Reed. Dayton. o..
junior councillor: J II, Dix. Irwin, Pa.
supreme warden. l. r. Mccirew, Car
negfe. Pa, supreme medical examiner. IL
was decided to meet NEXT year at Louis
vile. at the same tine the national coun-
Gil meets
This afternoon there was a monster
parade of the order. The parade was
viewed by a large eoncourae of people.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18
VETERANS In SESSION.
state Encampment Of the G. A. h
and Auxiliary Societies Now
at yancOuycr.

St0tc Enc0mpment Oh I0e ~ ~ NJ
and Auxiliary Societies Now
ut Vancouver.
VANCOUVER, Wash. June 17.-This
city Is In gala attire. honortng the veter-
ans Of the war who are assembled here
In state encampment. together with their
auxiliaries. the Sons of Veterans and the
Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies' Aid So
ciety. They all met this morning. effect
ed organization and transacted prelim-
mary business. The G.. a. r. is repre-
scented by nearly 200 comrades.
This afternoon the parade was headed
by the Fourteenth Infantry band. a bat
talon of infantry and troop OF cavalry,
followed by 200 veterans, two divisions OF
Sons OF Veterans. two divisions Of the
regular army and navy union.
Later a reception was rendered them at
Auditorium hall. Addresses were made by
Mayor Stapleton, of Vancouver. Col: r.
NJ Anderson. commanding the military
department of the Columbia, and others.
Telegraphic greetings were received from
the Oregon eneampment at Independence
All the visitors Witnessed the regimental
dress parade. to which they were invited
by Col. Anderson, who later had prepar-
ed for them an old-fashioned camp fire
at the grove in the garrison grounds.
The business session will begin tomor-
row.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

way In which that department = handled.
stating thai he had . number OF complaints
70 o11er. all OF which went 70 show that
business tnat rigntfuily belonged to the
city had been diverted to the Commercial
Electric Company. These complaints
which sppaared later In the report. are re-
pured 10 come from merchants who claim
that they sppEied 70 the city tor hxnf. ous
no attention was paid TO thefr requests.
Owens report Was placed on Ale.
The contract Tor city printing was lef TO
the Morning Union ~ II cents per inch
each insertion.
Col Frank e.. Ross. who returned home
from New York Sunday. made application
10 the city council for a franchise covering
the tide land streets of the city In Pierce
county. connecting his proposed lines into
King county. This franchise covers the
same streets herefafore granted 10 Isaac
w Anderson. OF the Tacoma Land Cosu-
aEsany. and others. whose rights expired
June D by limitation. for failure to build
and have in operation their railroad. -
specified In the franchise.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

Hoecial Dispatch to the Post-Inteiligsncsr.
TACOMA, June E.--There h al air OF
tnnuistakahte prosperity pcryadsnx the
- hail. and instead Of tines OF care On
u faces Of officials and members OF the
lnauee commtatee. wreAihs Of smiles
&1ort their frontiSpieces. This change
Qns brought about by the ssfissactory
nanner ia which the taxes have been
rad. thus enabling the city to pay her
6ebfs out OF the proportion received. 6ea-
oral accounts for supplies. etc. are helms
pofd up to June and in a few days March
ard April salaries viii be paid. This IL a
ane showing. considering the blue outlook
4hat existed about ak weeks ago. Mer-
Grants. who some time baet dih not care
~ sol 10 the city. are falling over each
ether - get the trade. which. In Itself, u
m Indication OF the condition OF the city's
finances.
Councilman John Holgate. chairman OF
the finance committee. and the most indie
fatieai,le worker iE the interest OF the
city la The council. ia one OF the best ma
4ured ,Ser about the city i,aii tssAes dass.
and his figures that he has cause TO be-
TO the Post-lnteIieencer correspondent
Nj. HOigate said today: Il think the city
has cause TO be- proud Of the showing that
haz been mace. We are paying cur bills
rs they come In. and IL the GOOD fortune
we have run into continues, we will soon
have money 10 burn. There Is one thing
that Must be done. though, ard that Is
more attention must be paid To economy.
The heads OF some Of the departments
say the frc department has been purchas-
ing supplies without first !nauiring the
price thereof. This Is not business. From
now on, though. you can bet that all Of
them will diekes for good bargain, the
enmc ~ sny business man. The city has
had enough OF these hard times, and now
that We are on q fair way 10 get On or
feet. why let's 60 IL. II was only Tues
daN that I saved 81 81 ton on coke by doing
= little talking. That's business every
time
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-18

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer
BuCODA. June l7.-George Fuller has
returned to Bucoda, after an absence of
six weeks.
Mrs E. /. Garland and Mrs. Davis spent
Thursday in Centraiia.
Mrs. Pervis, OF Sumner, has been visit
ing her sister-in-law. Miss Nellie Pervis.
Miss kittie Wells came home from Ka-
milchie last week to spend week with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Wells.
The eldest daughter of William Prince
died at Aurora. Ore, Wednesday of con-
sumption. William Prince and family left
Bucoda for California a week ago hoping
TO benefit their daughters health. Mr..
Princes family is especially unfortunate,
ss another daughter died three weeks ago
with the same disease.
1t has rained quite steadily for the last
week. All the crops are looking we'll.
A big drive on the river yesterday
brought down plenty of logs to the mill
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PHILADELPHIA, June 17-The Ma
sional Association OF Railway Postal Clerks
spent the entire morning In receiving the
reports OK committees. The ways and
means committee reported favoraSly the
bill. now pending in congress. providing
fer 8 general increase OF salaries more
even distribution Of hours and more rapid
promotion. The committee On the relief
bin recommended that the bill providing.
that after twenty five years OF eervica
each clerk be retired on so month he
amended By striking out the years of sery-
ice and retiring each clerk AT the age OF
~. 20 desired By suen clerk.
This afternoon the convention norni-
mated the following officers: President.
G. s. Shaffer. Chicago: vice president. II.
w. Bridge. ST. Louis; secretary and
treasurer. George A Wood. Boston: ma
sioBai organizer. G. A. Young. Mime
apoiis. Tae next meeting will be held I'm
Omaha. Tomorrow the delegates leave
for Atlantic city on visit.