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The Lamar register., 1897-08-07
TROLLEY CARS DANGEROUS.
Chance. of Death In Battle Estimated
at One for Every 1900 BuII-ts Fired.

Chances of Death In Battle Estimated
at One for Every 1900 Bullets Fired.
The statement made by a war cor
respondent in Greece that at one of
the battles fought on the Thessaiian
frontier man went down for every
Ave shots fred is purely and simply
ridiculous. The most wonderful sharp
shooters in the world. which both
Greeks and Turks are not, could not
do such frightful execution with their
weapons. The old belief Of Marshal
Sale that 1t takes about 125 pounds of
lead and 33 pounds of powder "to put
each OF the enemy in the long trench"
still holds more or less good. At the
bloody battle OF Solferino. the calcula-
ton is made that 700 bullets were fired
for every man wounded and 1900 for
each man killed. This is higher rate
than that allowed by Sale. but it is so
far beyond the Grecian war corre-
spondent's statement that comparison
would be absurd.
The Lamar register., 1897-08-07
wanted Tim. to Tell.

Many years ago. when printed music
was dearer than 1t is now, quiet old
man, evidently from the country. went
into music shop and asked to see a
certain book of tunes. The assistant
laid before him an oblong volume with
two tunes on a page-a book familiar
to old-time choir singers, The old
man drew out of his coattail pocket an
ancient yellow fife. and opening the
book at the first page began to play
softly. turning the leaf with careful
fingers as each page was finished. The
assistants, very much amused at first,
grew weary OF the droning noise after
a time, and one of them, waiting till
a tune was ended. yentured to say.
politely. DO you think you will take
the book. sir? Does 1t seem to suit
your" The fife was lowered. and the
player, looking over it at the youth in
surprise. said gently: 81 cannot tell:
/ have played only half the tunes"
And he placidly turned another leaf
Weekly Telegraph.
The Lamar register., 1897-08-07
Has no USE FoR Hay.
Horse Tha, Prefers Meat TO Any Other
Kind OF Diet.

Kind OF Diet.
The most extraordinary appetite
known in horse belongs to Billy.
handsome bay owned by A. Decour-
tieux & Son, the butchers OF the Pa
cifc Fruit Market. Horses are fire.
quently known to show liking for
sugar and instances are related where
they would drink beer, but who ever
saw horse that was fond of meat and
fish? Billy's duties are to draw the
firms delivery wagon and his stand
is on Merchant street in front OF the
shop. Here he is often on exhibition,
eating with an apparent relish steak.
liver. tripe and in short almost any
variety OF meat handed him. Some
times. after having had his fill of oats
and hay. he refuses to MUNICH meat.
but this seldom occurs. Billy's appe-
lite developed several months ago. No
one knew of 1t until one day he was
seen to reach into butcher cart that
was tied just ahead OF him and calm
ly began eating steak. After that
he was often fed with the firms wares.
and many bet has been won and lost
on his appetite. The horse formerly
varied his carnal meals by purloining
hHhs o1A LAN was thiNA IA a
that was ludicrous to the spectators
but very painful for the equine phe-
nomenon.
He reached into fish wagon one
day when his olfactories detected the
odor of his favorite smelt. but an ac-
tive and belligerent crab took offense
at the intrusion and promptly fasten-
ed to his lower lip. Billy shook his
head frantically and whinnied in pain,
but the crustacean held on until he
was crushed by being banged against
the side of the wagon. Since then the
horse has kept clear OF fish. Billy is
the favorite of the market. and
strange teamster who had the temerity
to lay his whip across his back one
morning to make him give room was
nearly mobbed by indignant butchers
and fishmongers. He is also the pet
OF his owners family. and his sleek
hide and general evidence of good care
show that he does not lack attention.
San Francisco Call.
The Lamar register., 1897-08-07
Dragon. Horn Trumpet.

Germany is not only fertile in com
posers, but 1t would seem also in in
strument makers. II is but short
time since Ritter's yiola-alta became
known. Since that we have heard
something about a vIolette and a eel
lono, or similar names. and the newest
invention is a dragoon horn trumpet
The new instrument is oval shaped and
terminates in horn representing q
dragons head. with its jaws wide
open, and curved tongue in the mid
die. The cup shaped mouthpIece is
bent like that of the bass clarinet. The
dragon horn trumpet possesses three
valves and an apparatus for the regu-
lation OF the sounds which allows the
player to pass. without ceaslng to blow,
from the loudest forte to the softest
piano. The timbre is described as par
taking of that OF the corno di caccia
and that of the trumpet-whence
the name. The happy inventor is C.
W. Moritz. of Berlin.
The Lamar register., 1897-08-07
COMING KING AFTER LEARNING
Prince Eui wha. Heir to the Throne of
Corea. Is in America.


Prince Eui Wha. who will probably
succeed to the throne of Corea on the
death of his father. the reigning king,
arrived at San Francisco the other day.
The young man, who is only 20 years
OF age, has come 20 America to finish
his education, and is accompanied by
two Coreans of noble birth-Pak
Yonk Kiu and Sin Sang Koc. The
first named. who was charge d'affaires
of the corean legation at Washington
for three years. has been commission
ed by the King of Corea to escort the
prince TO America and see him com
fortably established in some eastern
institution OF learning, where he can
take three years course in English
branches. Prince Eui wha is not the
heir apparent to the Corean throne.
He is the Necond son OF the king. but is
expected to succeed. since 1t is gener-
ally understood that the crown prince
is an imbecile.
The Lamar register., 1897-08-07
SToRYETTES.

When the war broke out the late
Gen. Francis A Walker. who had
graduated a year before from an east
ern college. went to the front. He OBJ
tailed leave OF absence to go home
TO Massachusetts,. and arrived there
without having notified his mother
that he was coming. When he ap-
preached the house II was evening.
He peered through a window and saw
his mother sitting alone, knitting.
Then he stepped softly into the room
and standing before her said. sudden
ly: "Motheri" Mrs. Walker started and
looked up at her son. but did not rise.
Francis" she said. severely. have
you left the army mo. mother only
on leave. I'm going back next week"
Then" Gen Walker used to say. "she
Jumped from her chair and came and
kissed me have always wondered
what she would have done II had left
the army
A countrymau strayed into an art
store the other day and seemed most
struck with a picture representing a
lion stalking In solitary majesty
through the ruins OF an ancient tenn
pie, He inquired the name OF IT, "A
Lion, after Gerome." answered the
proprietor: you seem to be pleased
With the picture7" Yes the old gem
tleman replied, Il do sort OF like It.
That's a powerful ugly lookin' beast
thar. and / swan / don't know as
blame Gerome very much for gittin'
out OF the way"
The professor OF mechanics at an
English college once gave lecture up
on the locomotive and was particularly
struck by the absorption of one juve-
nile listener. He spoke to the student
after the lecture and asked him: We'll.
| suppose you understand all about the
locomotive now7" Yes" was the re-
ply, "all but one thing" And what
is that7" said the professor. kindly.
Il can't make out what makes the To-
ccmotlve move without horses"
The Lamar register., 1897-08-07

Children have more need OF models
than of critics.-J. Joubert,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
COMMITTEE FAyORS 1T
Hawaiian Annexation Treaty to be Re-
ported Mithnut Amendment.

Washington. D. c. July 1.-THE commit
tee on foreign relations has agreed TO re-
port resolution for the ratification OF the
Hawaiian treaty without amendment
CO the eleven members OF the committee.
only seven were present. These were Messrs
Davis, Cullonl. Foraker. Clark, Morgan.
Turpse and Daniel and OF these ell but
Messrs Turpie and Daniel cast their votes
for the resolution OF ratification
Senator Frye's vote was also cast in tha.
interest by Senator DAVIS. Mr.. Frye having
left instructions 10 this effect
Senator Daniel and Turpie did not take
positive stand in opposition 20 the treaty,
but both expressed the opinion that il was
rot expedient nor consistent with the vas,
Importance of the subject that the treaty
should be pressed 10 immediate considera-
ton, ana that IL The senate was not 10 take
the subject up az the present session. the
better course would be TO leave Il in com.
mittee unt3 the senate should be prepared
10 proceed with its consideration. Senator
TlIrp.e expressed himself as inclined 10 IA
yor the treaty. but said that he though;
that K should be amended. He. however
withheld his amendments. upon The sugves-
ton that the majority would consider :.
preferable 10 have the amendments offered
n the senate. There was a general IN
Outstanding that the committee should max.
no effort 10 secure the consideration o. IN.
treaty during the present session
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
CUBAN RESOLUTION REPORTED
Relating to the Competitor and Giving the
President Powers.

Washington, D. c., July Ex-senator
Davis. chairman of the committee on for
eign relations, today reported from tina;
committee the following joint resolution:
That the president be empowered &c
take such measures as in his judgment may
be necessary 10 obtain the release from the
Spanish government of Ono Melton, Alfred
o. Laborle and William Gildoa and the res
toration of the schooner Competitor TO her
owner and 10 secure this he is authorized
and request to employ such means or exer-
else such powers as may be necessary
The report cites all the facts that have
been brought out in the Competitor case
her ownership and capture and the citizen
ship OF the three men named in the resolu-
ton, together with the proceedings thus "a,
had by the Spanish authorities. the trial
sentence. etc. The report characterizes
II as ''mockery OF a trial" The affl
davits of the parties are cited to show that
they were coerced into Spanish waters, q
which they were not amenable to Spanish
jurisdiction They were not subject 20
piracy and intended no act of depreciation
on the sears nor were they subject 10 the
Spanish authorities on account of alleged
rebellion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
WHAT THE STRIKE LOOKS LIKE
Prospects for . Speedy aud Amicabie Set
Element Grow brighter.

Prospects for Speedy aud Amicabie Set
Element Grow Brighter
Pittsburg, Pa, July 1.-THE prospec:
for a settlement Of the great strike is
brighter tonight than at any time since
the great struggle began.
The joint committee who have been
meeting President De Armitt. This after
noon the committee called on De Armitt
and submitted their plan, to which he
agreed Then the committee met the
miners OF this district and the proposition
also received their approval
Under the terms Of the agreement, Mr..
De Armitt consents 10 sign an agreement
true uniformity in the Pittsburg district,
according to the plan formulated The
contract provides that there shall be no
company stores. honest weight. fair
screens and the removal Of other evils
long complained Of by the miners. He
viii sign such contract provided that go
per cent of the operators interested in
the Pi,rsburg district shall aso agree TO
Il. General Little Of the Ohio Coal COM
pany. said that If the plan Is carried out
il will not only affect Ohio. Indiana and
Illinois. but will be barrier against
further trouble.
The miners claim tonight that the Can
onsburg mines in the Pan Handle district
which have been in operation since the
strike began were shut down today on
account OF the men joining the ranks Of
the strikers. This makes the Suspension
in the Pan Handle district absolute.
Coal sod today for $50 ten for mix
ed and 81 80 for run Of the mine. No dis
turbances OF any kind occurred during
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
Who 10 Elected President of the Kepubli
can League, at Detroit.

Detroit. Mich. July 14-Leonard J.
Crawford. of Newport, KY, was this
afternoon elected president of the Re-
publican league While the contest for
the presidency had the appearance Of
a close struggle, the result can scarcely
be said 10 have been in doubt. Two
ballots by states were taken. the second
one being necessary 10 verify the first.
in which the detailed result could nos
be determined owing TO the confusion
caused by numerous changes OF votes
and the persis,entiy aired local differ
ences in some o: the state delegations.
The result OF the second ballot was not
announced because Mr. Cra~ford's cp-
ponea:s all went over 70 him and made
il unanimous.
According 10 the indications, NJ. J.
Downing of Minnesota viii tomorrow be
reelected as secretary. which viii COM
Bowling and Omaha for the mex. con-
ventkon.-
The committee on time and place &C.
lec.ed Omaha.
There was 10 contest over resolutions.
During the preparation OF the platform
n committee sog.e % the western men
urged the policy OF saying as little as
possible about the sound money" feat
ure OF The ST Louis platform. but the
resolution heartily endorsed that plat
form n all respects.
Late this afternoon and evening the
delegates he'd delightful change from
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
RACES AT CROSSE POINT
Grace Hastias Does q Great Mile aud 6alIfe
Toler Wins the 2:21 Pace

Detroit, Mich, July 14.-Rain fell at in
tervals during the forenoon, but the ex
cellent drainage and drying qualities o
the Crosse Point track were shown BY
the performance of Ellorie in the 2:11 tro
when she went the third heat in 2!O91a
and came back in the fourth heat in ex
act.y the same time. This performance,
also convinced those who saw it that FL
lorie will rrot in 2:06 or better il she
stays good for the next six weeks.
The first heat was taken by Derby
Princess. In the next heat Spear SEN
Grace Haskins slowly and won rather
handily in 2:111a. Ellorie had laid VI
both Of these heats. but in the third she
took the lead at the quarter. which was
reached in :32z. and led throughout the
balance OF the mile. Grace Haskins
from bad start, trotted a wonderful
mile, the last quarter in 80. She closed
on Ellorie very fast and was only beaten
by nose in a finish full of excitement
Cephas tried hard for the fourth heat
but the best ne could do was to drive e.
lorie out in 2:091s. The fifth heat was
easily won by Ellorie, with Governor
Strong in the place.
John Hassy had an easy race with Sal
lie Toler in the 2:e7 pace. In the second
heat Hermitic forced her out in 2:10. but
the others were easier
Marion Mills gave a beautiful exhih-
ton. pacing in 2:0SA. after fa.tering al
the eighth pole on account of crush on
the track at the drawgate.
The free-for-all pace was the poorest
of the meeting. II was a mile dash.
which proved walk-over for Frank
Agan. By the provisions of the race the
winner OF the first heat wins first money.
Results:
2:1l class, trotting. purse sl5oo-Eilorie
(Saunders) won third fourth and nth
heats. Time 2:09tz 2:lo. 2:o9h.
2:27 pace, $1,5oo-Sallie Toler won three
straight heats. Time. 2:l5. 2:10. 2:13%.
Free-for-all pace. purse $1,000. mile dash
Frank Agan won. Time. 2:1011.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar medi-
because It permanently
cures
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
WHAT DEPENDS ON
Fate Of the Strike ke.,s With De Armits's
MinerA

Cleveland. O.. July 1.-THE fate OF the
great coal strike Tow 6er<nds upon the
course OF the miners in Presiien; De
ArTnist's mines, say local operators Cr-
Ill the strikers succeed in inducing the
men 10 come cut. there VII be no coal
famine. and failure 20 close these riinas
means a loss OF supremacy in districts
which the strikers now control In the
inac,.on o. tie strikers yesterday those
opsra.ors who have consistently and par
sis;snsly refused 20 oonce5e the posSs-
biliiy ct the strikers attaining their end
found encouragement
Mr.. J. 3. Ze-o was confident today
shat TIE strikers cannot close down Sae
Wess Virginia mines o. the De Ar-nl;t
mines. There is plenty .. coal being
rzlns5 as r Is said Ar. Zer5-
The only thing nev n the situation
that ! know o." said Colonel Ayron 7.
Herrick. receiver for the Wheeling and
Lake Erie railway. Ii that TIE prise 0.
coai Is dropping ] received severai Ies-
GERS in my mornings NAL Offering Is
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
The aahia Dag eagle: gharsaap n1oruus duly s. 1897

coal 1t reduced prices. They seem to
indicate that there IS plenty OF coal on
hand. while the output OF the mines in
operation Is sufficient to supply the de-
mand. The Wheeling and Lake Erie has
forty days supply.
What significance do yotu attach 20
the dispatches announcing the closing
down of shops at Akron, Carton and 9th
er places because OF lack of fuel?"
Il take II that when there is not much
to do. IL is economy not to run your
works at full blast. Take the Wheeling
and Lake Erie. There is not a great
deal OF freign. to handle and We have
less trains running. II is undoubtedly
true that the prices OF coal are higher
now by reason OF this strike. Probably
a good many shops which have been
running short-handed because Of slack
trade will take advantage Of this op-
portunity to close down entirely for
Z while"
The report that Monongahela mines
al Bennington, w. Va, have struck IS
untrue. Some coal is going from West
virginia on the Baltimore and Ohio. and
the Cleveland, Lorraine and Wheeling.
out the Wheeling and Lake Erie refuses
such freight Nothing Is being done
throughout eastern Ohio. Organizers in
west Virginia are preparing for their
Dig fight in that state.
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tho convention excitement to an enjoy
able ride across Lake st. Clair as guests
OF the local members.
The business of the convention will
be completed tomorrow.
TIE resolutions adopted today declare
unfaltcring allegiance ito the principles
and peiicie of tie party OF protection
sound money, reciprocity and patriotism
as expressed in the St. Louis platform
The faith which prompted the nomina-
ton and election Of William Mckinley
and a Republican congress has been US
titled end We congratulate the country
upon the evidences OF returning pros
perity. We pledge anew the organized
effort OF league men throughout the I'M
ion for the party OF Abraham Lincoln"
The platform commends the president
and congress in sending monetary com
mission to European nations. for inaugu-
rating measures for the annexation of
Hawaii, and for an attitude on the Gu
ban matter that has tended to lesson
the SPANS atrocities in that island
They urge upon congress he earliest
possible passage Of discriminating du-
~ measure to protect American ship
ping.
Congress is commended for fostering
the beet sugar industry by legislation.
The question OF equal suffrage 10 wo-
men is recommended to members Of the
league as matter Of education.
President Cleveland's civil service
changes are vigorously condemned, and
modification OF the rules and proyis-
ions OF that law are favored, in the
interest OF good service and to correct
the Injustice alleged to have thus been
perpetrated. Destruction Of immigra.
ton Is favored and sympathy expressed
with the miners and other laboring men
in their struggles for living wages.
On suggestion Of several colored dele
gates. supplementary resolution was
adopted condemning the lynching and
mob violence as a fragrant denial Of JUS
tee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
ELOPEO ON THEIR BICYCLES
Two Young People Made IL Lively for
Their Parents


New York July 14.Carmen Sufphen,
Of West Second street. and Misses Es-
teile Pearson. OF Vine street, Plainfielt,
" J., astonished their parents and
friends on Friday by the announcement
that on Tuesday. June %. they had been
married by the Rev. J. G. Mason. pas
tor OF the Presbyterian church, at Me
Iucheii.
When a reporter called a; the home Of
the bride yesterday morning ne learned
that Miss Pearson ind Sutphsn went out
for bicycle ride that Tuesday evening.
When they reached Netuchen they rode
directly 10 Mr.. Mason's residence The
ceremony was performed az the parson-
age and was witnessed By the pastors
wife and daughter. Miss Irene Mason.
Afttervsrd the newly MARI ed couple re-
turnrj 10 Plainfeld. and resolved 20 keep
;heir marriage secret. bpt di6n', s1cceed
Miss Pearson IS about IL. while SUIT
jnen has not ys> reached bis majority.
He Is a student at the High School and
has two more years % study before
graduating. The cc5uple viii 1--we a.
their respective homes sor while
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS
Bill Comes Back to the Heuse and IL Sent
to Conferences.

Washington, July 14.-When the house
resumed its session after the recess OF
yesterday, Mr.. Henderson Rep) asked
unanimous consent for the consideration
of joint resolution TO permit the cree
ton Of temporary studio on the future
site of the statue Of General Sherman,
for the erection OF which a contract has
been let. There was no objection and
the resolution was passed.
Mr.. Cannon moved non-concurrence in
the general deficiency bill. which came
over from the senate today. and it was
sent to conference.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15

coed with the consideration Of the resolu-
ton directing the secretary Of the treas
ury to carry out the provisions of the act
authorizing an investigation of the books
accounts and methods of railroads which
have received aid from the United States
by redeeming or otherwise clearing off
the paramount liens, mortgages. etc
Senator's Gear and Thurston led the
movement to prevent the resolution COM
ing before the senate and had sufficient
support to break a quorum.
Washington, July 14-Representative
Simpson of Kansas today introduced in
the house a resolution directing the speak
er TO appoint committee Of five to in
vestigate the Sugar Trust. The resolu-
ton is preceded by two whereases, the
first OF which declares that it is eur
rently asserted" that the American Sugar
Refining company has, in violation Of law
created a gigantic monopoly and the
second that said corporation ''by the use
Of watered stock, by unfair competition
and by illegal combination has crushed
out legitimate competition 10 such an ex-
cent which gives ii the power to depress
the price Of the raw material and to ad-
vance the price of the manufactured ar
ticle at will, thus tnrottling the cane and
beet agriculturists with one hand and
grasping the purses Of the consumers
with the other"
The committee authorized by the reso-
luton is empowered to send for persons
and papers and to investigate the meth
DDS Of the company and its effect upon
agriculture and commerce '.as well as
the enhanced cost of the necessaries of
life" and the committee is directed TO
report their findings, and if the facts
warrant II, bin instituting proceedings
by the attorney general in quo warranto
to annul the corporate existence Of the
truSf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-15
BRIEF NOTES PROM ToPEKA
PostoE-e &c 1t poris W iti 60 to White Oh
Tfenofkcn

Ether WIZ White OF the Enpo-ia Ca
ze,ss o. Frank FlsnnIksa. private secre-
tsry s1r many years . Senator Plumb.
vii BE appointed postmaster a. Enp3ris
E5ain few days Tie fgbs 81, 50 hot
On ne hands o: Charlie Curtis. con-
E-sss-nsn trom che Fourth fiS-ic;. ;ask
he has practically ie. 20 u * ss9 i
all now 60 70 senator Lucsen Baker.
Fno. for the sake o, harmony. WI take
u2 dark horse ard make either WhEs
or FIennlksa postmaster