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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14

Mr. Chandler On. H) then asked unan-
imous consent that the bill remain the
unfinished business until p. m. Janu-
ary II, when final vote on the bill and
its amendments is to be taken. This
was agreed on
Mr.. Wilson (Wash.) presented resolu-
ton directing the civil service commits
sion to transmit to the senate state
ment by fiscal years since $780, showing
the total number of persons examined,
the total number passed and the total
number appointed in the several
branches OF the government, since, and
the total number of persons on the eligi-
bic lists of the several branches of the
civil service at the beginning Of each of
those fiscal years. The resolution was
agreed 10.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
LATE NEWS eY WIRE.

] Toronto. Dec. i3--Mrs. Janet Csrlyis
M3nninE. sister " Thomas Cariyls the
author. and the last member of The fam
/ ny. die1 today in this city. aged - years.
washington. Dec 13-Ons % Toe In
tsres,fng TENS IN the agricultural e91ro-
pratIOn BIZ j. a provision for $40 600 zoe
an agricultural experimental station Ia
Alaska.
New York. Dec. IA t1fy va. ssrur-
ed today 20 iry ne case % EfNsrf J.
Ratciire. the actor. accused - assault
ing as wife. who - he daughter q Pe-
ter DeLaeey.
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ne-. the Omaha Kl8." snd Eugene Bs-
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
LOST IN MID-OCEAiN.
Norwegian Bark Lasts Just Long
Enoug for the Crew to Get Oft

Norwegian Bark Lasts Just Long
Enoug for the Crew to Get OF.
Newport News, Va, Dec. 13.1The
British steamship Kildonia, Captain
Roberts. arrived in port this morning,
from Shields, having on board Captain
II. n. Hymann and seven Of the crew
of the Norwegian bark Njemmett, which
was lost in mid-ocean on Sunday, De-
cember ).
The crew Of the Inflated bark tell q
thrilling story of their experience.
The Njemmett was bound from CHM
parten, Yuca tan. with cargo of log
wood for Falmouth, England. The yes
sci sp-ank a leak and her crew stood by
the pumps. having run up signals OF dis
tress. until all We're exhausted. Several
steamers passed within sighting dis
tance. but none OF them needed the
barks signals. The bark was fast break
ing TO pieces, and the mariners had
given up all hope when the steamer
Kildonis came to their rescue. When a
boat from The steamer approached the
wreck some o. the slipwreckei men
were 50 wild with Joy tha: they leaped
overheard and swan toward their res
Cuers
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
FEDERATION OF LABOR
Seventeenth Annual Session Begins
Nashville. Tenn

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 13.-The Ma
tional Federation OF Labor began its
seventeenth annual session in this city
today with an attendance of more than
10 delegates from different states and
an equal number of visitors. President
Gompers presided.
The hall was decorated with the flags
of many nations Havelock, Wilson and
Edward Hartford. delegates from Eng
land, were introduced by the president
After the meeting had been called TO
order, William Aimison, OF the local
typographical union. delivered an ad-
dress of welcome
President Gompers responded to the
address, The report OF the committee
on credentials was presented. after
which President Gompers read his an
nuaI address. The federation then ad-
journed until p. m
Vice President Mcclure presided at
the afternoon session. which was well
attended. Secretary Morrison reported
that 34,2S0 new members had been en-
rolled during the year. The greatest
item o. expense was 1859 for organiza-
sending organizers among the miners
during me great strike.
Expenses for the year were Ss, s,113
The report stated that the receipts from
the Federationist, the organ OF the Fed
Grafton, had exceeded is expenditures.
During The year, the report states. &c
strikes had been officially noticed. IN
volving 165,407 workers. OF these ISs
were won, tnirty-one were compromised
and thirty-three lost
The secretary recommended that the
per capita tax for local and federal Ia
bor unions 70 the federation be Increased
from l cent 70 3 cents per member.
All resolutions Offered under the pro-
gram We're referred to committees The
credentials committee made an addition
al rpart showing that ninety delegates
had reported.
The convention adjourned until 3
O'Clock tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
IN THE SUPREME COURT
Holiday Recess. Brewers New Assignmei
and Yesterdays Decisions

Washington. Dec. 1S.-The Unit
States supreme coor; win take reoe
mex; Monday for the Christmas ho,ida.
resuuiing IFS sittngs again on Moadt
January s.
The retirement cf Justice Fed r
made necessary the new assignment
Justice Brewer 70 the Ninth circuit,
addition 20 his duties in the Eighth
cui.. The assignment was anroun
tro-n the bench by Chief Justice Fa 81
today.
The supreme court today. in Ike -
% the Bcy6en Power Brake coEoa2g
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
HEAVY GRAIN SHIPMENTS.
Boston Expects to Handle Two Million
Bushels Month.

Boston Expects to Handle Two Million
Bushels Month.
Boston, Dec. l3.-The Transcript today
says:
Heavy grain shipment are being
made from this port and will probably
exceed 100000 bushels a month from
now on. Some big grain deals have been
made lately, and steamers will have
about all they can handle. Space has
been engaged for forwarding to Liver
pool 100000 bushels OF heavy grain
and oats during January and February
via the Leyiand line, and prominent
grain broker has been making overtures
10 the steamship lines for 200. 900 BUSH
els, but he could not secure the desired
terms.
II is learned that the tonnage from ST.
John and Portland is booker far into
March OF next year.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
BONDS FOR LETTER CARRIERS
After April I Must He Supplied bv Surety
Companies

Washington, Dec. 13.-Postmaster
General Gary has amended regulations
so as to require that after April 1 next,
the bond supplied by letter carriers for
the faithful performance Of their duties
shall be that supplied by surety COM
panies. At the present time about half
the carriers have surety company bonds
and the other half private individual
bonds. BY the death of bondsmen and
for other reasons the individual bonds
are often found to be worthless and the
new system is believed to be in accord
ance with practical business methods.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
MISSOURI FARMER STRIPPED.
Has to Borrow Clothes Before He Car
Get to the Police Station

Has to Borrow Clothes Before He Can
Get to the Police Station.
Kansas City, Decj13-G. w. Harmon,
a farmer of Blue Springs, Mo-, had a
chilly experience with footpads in Kan
sas City tonight While he was cross
ing the Santa Fe freight yards at Nine
teenth and Liberty streets. three men
stood him up between two lines Of
freight cars anl literally stripped him.
When the robbes departed Mr.. Garmon
was left with just two pieces of un-
derwear, even his Stockings having
been taken. He ran barefooted through
the deep snow 10 a switchman's shanty
in the yards. There he was given a pair
of overshoes,- and at neighboring sa-
loon he was given clothing enough 30
permit OF his going to police station
to tell his troubles. The robbers Sc
cured S3S in money
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE
quarc Deal Proposed in the Fall River
Cut Down

Fall River. Mass, Dec. 13.-It is
learned that the committee OF manufac-
turers which has charge OF the details
of the pending situation of the wages
OF mill operatives will recommend that
the salaries of treasurers be reduced in
the same proportion as the wages Of
the employees. The committee also de-
cided fhat all overseers and others US
ually included in cut downs should come
under the order.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14

establishing customs ports at Dyea and
Skaguay, TO the great convenience Of al
parties going to the interior. In many
other ways the kindness OF the United
States government is being mentioned
in this connection as the work of the
committee is progressing. The commit
tee will recommend a change in the size
OF the claims. and also the grouping Of
the alternate claims
After hearing some friends continually
praising Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. Curtis Fleck,
OF Anaheim. California. purchased a
bottle of II for his own use and IS now
as enthusiastic over its wonderful work
as anyone can be. The % and so cent
sizes for sails by druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
Don,t ouIt Golf when Snow File.

Don't Quilt Golf when Snow Flies
But board the Santa Fe's quick Califor-
mia Limited. bound for Los Angeles
links. They play there ali winter; so
may YOU
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
PATENT sAsE DECIDED.

Relating 70 the Sale OF an Article Pat
ented in Both Countries.
ST. Louis, Dec. ia decision was
handel down by me United States court
: which disposes OF the question
purchase OF an article under
-ent and also patented in
-aies entities the purchaser
r,icle in the United States
chase was made in a foreign
case vas that OF Edward
1 agains; Hugh L Tonling.
The decision OF ne United
Z court OF Colorado. whiah
Injunction restraining Ton
ling phenaciiine n the Un!c-
he preparation xas patented
and protected By a United
II. The lower court decision
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14

Colds, coughs and pneumonia may be
prevented by building up with Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14

Washington. Dec. lS.-Ths war depart
mens has been informed Of the death TO
day. at Batter. Pa, of colaneI J. C. Nc
Kee, surgeon. L. 5. \.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
GROVER VETOED 1T
BUT THE LODGE IMMIGRATION
BILL STILL SURVIVES.

In the Senate the order Is Made for a Vote
on the Bill January 17-some Senate
Committees Re-Arranged to Admit
New Democratic Members-Legislaive
Executive and Judicial Appropriation
Bill Reported In the House--.Ir. Norton
Goes Against His Record and Fails
PRAYERS for the President
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
CHASED BY FAMINE
ONE THOUSAND GAUNF KLoNDIK-
ERS MAKE THEIR IX0DG

Indian Mail Carrier Brings tho News to
Dyea That the Vangaard of This Starva-
tion Army of the Arctic Circle 10 In Full
Flight From Dawson aud That One
Reach Their Destination Owing to the
RiEors of Cold and Famine ON the
March-Aiger's kIondike Report.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-14
CANTCK LTBrPANTY-

OtfaEa. Ont. Dee ia meeting -
TIE Yukon committee % ne csblns, Ess
he'd tonight Although - report 49,
been a57ptsd By TIE c2nra!t-ee. Il T. ssgS
tast TIE customs -exgistions = ,orslSa-
ers entering TIE Kl1z3Ike Efz De male
as libsrs. a. Pcrssi5ie- Tas rnens5srs 7.
tae c0-nmittee. ss Hell a. ga TIE nseai-
5sTk y f5e c2oiner- rec1gnizs ard sp-
gTeciste The sza5s5zns xsy IN xzicva fls
United states gJyc-urneat M, n.
xisass . the Csn2daa xoxe-rnen. IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
COLONEL w. T.. CRAIG DYING.
Suffers Stroke of Paralysfs-His
Political Career.

STANTON, VA, January n.--(Spe-
cial)-Colonel William Il. Craig is in a
diving condition, as the result of a stroke
of apoplexy this afternoon. In the fore
noon Colonel Craig. thinking he was
about TO be affected by la grippe. re-
manned I'm his room: but his partner and
clients saw him about business matters.
later he was found by his mother in an
unconscious condition. from which he
has never rallied, and he is steadily sink
ing. so that his physician, DR.. j. ST. r.
Gibson, thinks death Is but a matter OF
a few hours.
Colonel Craig was born In Augusta
county, in 1851, and was graduated from
Roanoke College I'm 1872. He read law IN
the Office of the late Judge John Green
smith; and, after being admitted to the
Staunton Bar, was associated with Hon.
n. X Trout at whose death the young
LAWYER inherited a lucrative practice. In
the heyday of readjustment he was a
close friend OF General William Mahone's,
and i'm 1881, in the celebrated guberna-
torial convass of Daniel and Cameron.
supported Cameron. Prior to this. Col
onel Craig had been Democrat. A close
personal friend of General Mahone's he
followed the political fortunes or Malone,
and the little General had great conf
dence In Colonel Craigs political acu-
men.
In 1884 Colonel Craig was appointed
Collector OF Internal Revenue for the
sixth District OF Virginia by Arthur,
and was succeeded by Hon. Ham shep-
pard. Cleveland's first-term appointee'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12

Harrison made him United states Dis, ~.
Attorney for the Western District Oh vi
ginia on March r. 1880; and AFTER .iesc-
lands election to second term oe ie
signed the office without suggestion iioii'
the new administration; and on jury l.
1893. his successor, Hon. a. j. Montague
OF Danville. was appointed.
Colonel Craig has been a dashing anu
forcIble speaker on the hustings, ana
hard man to handle In debate. lie, ex-
Senator Riddleberger, and ex-Congress-
man John Paul were Mahones crack
stump-speakers, and. with bis ability 10
talk effectively. Colonel Craig possessed
the faculty OF organization. and was a
tireless worker. He was often selected
for his party's candidate for Congress In
this district. and. no doubt, would nave
been nominated. but preferred the district
attorneyship. as being in close touch with
his profession. He has for years Deen
REGARDED as one Of the foremost criminal
LAWYERS in this section OF Virginia, ana
has been retained on one side or another
I'm many of the celebrated criminal cases.
Colonel Craig's wife was Miss Annie
Ayres and their only child, DR.. Robert
c. Craig, who is in Washington VIII ar
rive tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
ON THE PENINSULA.
NEWS NOTES PICKED UP At NEW
PORT NEWS.
The Recent killing I'm WARWICK
County.-ycrdict of the coroner
J,rx-TroubIe between the Water
Company and Tenants.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, January L.
(special)-The Coroner's jury when mas
been inqulring into the cause OF jake
Miller's death has finally rendered yer
dict. Miller Is the negro who was kiiieu
I'm a melee at Morrison last SATURDAY
night, and the inquest was begun last
Tuesday, but was adjourned from day
TO day on account of the absence OF
material witnesses. After investigating
the killing thoroughly the jury came
to the conclusion that Miller's death was
caused by a gun-shot-wound inflicted oy
an unknown party. There is no direct
evidence as 70 who did the shooting
but suspicion rests on two negroes who
are now confined in the county JAN at
Warwick Court house. The two MllleIs
precipitated the row, and one was killed
and the other was seriously wounded.
They were both regarded as desperate
characters. one of them being a fugitive
from justice.
Is GIVING TROUBLE.
recent order issued by the water
works company of this city Is giving
tenants no little trouble. 1t had been
the custom of the company where one
building was occupied by several tenants
not TO collect the water-rent from the
owner of the property. but TO correct II
from tho tenants individually. NOW the
company has notified the owners OF the
property that they will be expected 10
pay the rent, and hence the troupie'
The company also gave notice II the
rent was not paid the water supply
would be cut off from the entire build
ing. Some of the landlords have refused
10 collect the rents from their tenants,
giving as a reason that it Is not their
business, and they do not intend to MAKE
collections Tor the water company. IN
the buildipS- owned by the landlords
who have taken this view of the matter
the tenants have rendered payment TO
the company individually, but IT was
not accepted, and the water supply III
some instances has been cut of. III is
thought the matter will be taken 10
court and a test case made, 1t being
claimed that the company has no iight
to stop the water supply for which pay
ment has been rendered.
SHIP OVERDUE.
Indralena. a British steamship which
sailed from Penarth, Wales, on Decem-
her %. for this port, has not yet
been heard from, and her consignees
here entertain much anxiety Tor hef
| safety. as she is now three weeks over
due. A cablegram from London says
that her underwriters have insured mel
at a heavy premium.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
PICKETT CAMPS MEETING.
A Full Attendance and Matters OF
Interest Discussed.

There was a most interesting meeting
of Pickett Camp last night, and there was
a large attendance. The newly elected
commander. Colonel William r. Woodey'
presided over the deliberations OF the
camp. He called to attention" promptly
at 8 o'clock The opening religious eXer-
cises were conducted by Chaplain J.. W.
Gaines a.,
A communication was received from the
Ladies' Auxiliary asking that the sum OF
$50 be turned over to the auXihary as ASH
ed: also one from the Sons OF Conleoe-
rate Veterans extending an lnVltatloh -
Pickett Camp TO attend a meeting OIL tAg
18th to hear an address from CORONER
George Wayne Anderson on Inc LlIe
and Character Of General II. h. Lee
which was accepted with thanks Inc
camp will 20 in a body as soon as they
can leave, as this Is the meeting hlsht
u ,communication was read from r. i.
Lee Camp. extending an invitation 10 az
tend the annual sermon by Key. Ut. + ar
on the 18th instant, when lnVllas loh We W.
accepted with thanks. and the camp re
solved to attend in a body, with uhlloIins
as far as possible 800 20 .ba
There were reports in the cases OF the
following comrades Captain Charles II
Fnnes corner Adams and Marshall, great
iv iinonroved and recovering rapldly'
Joseph Hay No. 204 east Gay, quite slCn
Henry Boone, No. 81 west Gay stIcct'
has been sick for long time WIN TO-
moter ataxia, and is not much improVeu'
a n. Gill. Twenty-seventh street DelWeen
CLAW and Marshall, quite sick with Iheu-
mafism. - Shaw. near lakewood Gene
terry: - Smither, Twenty-fourth ana NJ
etreets somewhat better; Joseph carter,
No 9426 Venable street, about tne SAINT
- Welles Louisiana street not SO Wen
The following were appointed on inc
PELLET COMMITTEES: st-CommandeIs
Northen and Winston. and Comrades
Waller. Riddick, and Stanley. Commitlee
on sick-Commander WoOdey flrst-IAeu-
tenant-Commander Gibbs. Second-Lie4-
Maury. ana Inlru-
T5eutenant-C Commander GIL and COM
ra6es II. NJ. Stratton and Joseph Ihonlas;
If was announced that the lecture Oh
Contain George ID. Wise, which was 10
~ been delivered on the 18th instant,
had been postponed until some tlme IN
Eebruary next as professional engage
ments will preclude the possibility OF MS
being present at the time formerly desls-
mated. ,,...ue,o,, ~ Aha
subject Of the engagement at CralnP'y}il = =
| Can participated I'm by many VINO hdu
Zen mart i'm that action. took place.
end al questions at issue were referred
70 and settled by the historian, captain
! NJ w. Lakewood. ., ,ho hona
! mat on next Sunday night when the
camn accepts the invitation to attenu the
| sermon by Rev. Dr. j. y; Far az the
.Sreshvterian church on the corner or
| I,a,rti and Grace streets. the members
lii aseemble promptly at 1870 O'CLOCK,
nd tbat "a many attend as can DO so.
| Tbose having uniforms will wear them;
| Comrades Ivy and Rosser presented a
eavel made by them TO the camp anu II
was accepted with thanks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
WILLIAMSBURG.
Comfy COurt-A Day Oh safes
large Crowd.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, January IL
(Special)-County Court opened this
morning. but the docket was unusually
light no cases of public interest being
heard. Judge Henry b. Warren, OF
Toano. qualified as guardian for Henry
c. Davis, giving bond Tor $ZVo' win
Sheriff NJ r. Harrell as surety. Mr..
Henry II. Armistead qualified as admins
traitor of Rebecca II. Armistead de-
ceased. with c. p. Armistead and X. l.
Armistead as bondsmen.
At u NJ. court took a recess, and the
large crowd in attendance gathered
around Auctioneer w. l.. Spencer, Who'
from the courthouse steps, offered Tor
sale six pieces of valuable property pe-
longing to the estate Of the late captain
Barnett Jones. a number OF persons
were here from the river counties ana
Fror staten Island. y. Y, who Were
anxious to purchase the valuable oyster
ground i'm York river. The bidding at
times was spirited and the auctioneer
and executor were well pleased with the
prices c. ,1,,,-,
District. near York river, containing 24O5
acres. was purchased by John w. Jones'
a saw-mill man, for Sl,foO.
A tract on York river, known as
MO0IgA
with the unexpired lease of 4f.6 acres OF
ovster-planting ground. was bid in Tor
81 125 by Clinton Simonson, Of York
county.
A tract OF land called Folly containing
81 acres together with the unexpired
lease Of IS acres of oyster-planting
ground. was purchased for $3.50 by elm
ton Simonson.
A tract on York river. called stephens
containing 1872 acres. together win
the unexpired lease Of 81 acres of oyster
planting ground, was purchased Dy rev.
George w Money, OF New YORK, lot
sg75. for Mrs Sarah Jones.
A tract on York river, known as Ste
nbens. No. 2. containing 1873 acres,
together with the unexpired lease OF 100
acres of oyster planting grounds, was
purchased by Clinton Simonson for S'lV'
A house and two lots. fronting the
Palace Green. Of this town, and occu-
| pied by a daughter-in-law or the tate
| CAPTAIN, was bought by her for $50.
The terms of the sale were one thlrd
cash and the balance in one and two
wears. A considerable sum in cash
changed hands after the sale, as the
napers were Immediately fixed up by
| Judge r. J.. Henley, the legal ADVISER
mentioned i'm the Will.
Among the large number OF persons
who came here especially to attend this
sale were Rev G.. w. Money, OF New
York; Emmett Richardson, of New Kent
! Captain oliver Jones and Robert p.
WRIGHT of James City. and Captain
| lanes T.. Lee, of West Point.
one hundred and lightweight acres OF
the Mill-Neck tract were purchased by
Samuel Harris and lot near Toano,
was purchased by Wright and Richardson
for 500 This has been day OF sales,
and the crowd who came to attend them
did not get out Of town until late hour,
a large number leaving on the trains
These are the biggest sales that have
taken place here in many years the sum
total amounting to many thousands OF
l11to