The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-10-15
Told in FeWest Words


The National Wholesale Druggists ant
Proprietary association yesterday a
faclmond, Va, selected ST Louis as tn.
next meeting place.
The union carpenters who struck a.
the exposition grounds. Omaha, on Mon
day returned TO work yesterday morn.
ing, having gained a victory a. every
point.
There was a severe earthquake at Gran
ada. Spain, at O'Clock Wednesday af-
ternoon. Tie oscillations were from
north TO south and lasted several Sec
onds. The inhabitants OF the city were
panic stricken.
Cincinnati, Omaha, Toronto and ST.
Paul are in active competition for the
next annual convention Of the National
Master Horse Snoers' association, which
is now in session at ST. Louis. This
question will be decided today.
Judge Bryant Of the federal court has
appointed r. 3. Baer OF Houston, Texas,
receiver of the Galveston City railway
and ne has filed bond and taken charge.
A receiver was appointed on complaint
York.
Mr.. John A. Casson, formerly member
Of the house OF representatives from
Iowa and ex-minister to Austria, has
been appointed a special agent Of the de-
partment Of state for the negotiation OF
reciprocity arrangements under the
Dingley tariff law.
The national conventions Of the Christ
ian churches Disciples OF ChrisO began
at Indianapolis last night and will con-
tinue until October %. The local conf
mittee on arrangements has already re-
ceived application for accommodation
for nearly 1900 delegates.
Ohio brigade Uniform Rank, knights
OF Pytaias, met at Springfield yesterday.
The report showed 1875 members. There
was brilliant parade by the brigade
and delega tions of Pythian lodges pre-
ceding the dedication Of the state house,
which took place in the afternoon.
By the death Of mis- father in Scotland,
George Burns, until recently a fireman
on the revenue cutter Grant, receiving a
salary of s2S per month, became one Of
four heirs to an estate valued al one
million dollars. He will return home
and secure his portion Of the estate.
The United States steamship Philadel-
phia arrived at San Francisco from Hon.
oluiu yesterday morning ana at once
proceeded to Mare Island navy yard,
where she will transfer her crew to the
Baltimore, which is being fitted out for
ell
speedily as possible.
AS a result Of the new United States
tariff, a most notable increase has fol-
owed in the shipment OF ivory nuts
from Cartagena TO the United States.
rhe new tariff on vegetable ivory but
tons has caused the crude article to be
shipped 10 the United States instead Of
to Europe. where it was formerly large
y manufactured into buttons.
The navy department has issued or
ler5 to Commander Howell, at present
n command of the League Island navy
ard, to take command Of the European
station, relieving Admiral Selfridge,
md 10 Commodore Dewey, president Of
he inspection board, TO command the
asiatic station, relieving Admiral Nc
Nair.
The opening Of the new cycling racing
rack at Honolulu next month mas at
racted the attention OF California rid
ers and three Of the most prominen heave
eft for there accompanied by the trick
'ider. Harry Fowler Those who go are
George Snarick, Tacoma, champion Of
ne coast; A. y. Jones, the Olympic club
rack, and D. Z. Whitman OF Los An
yeles.
Increase in wheat, woods, agricultural
and implements. horses,
Tried fruits, preserved meats, bicycles
md cast iron goods. A decrease is shown
n raw cotton, leather, lard and fresh
ish. The decrease in the exports Of silk
% the United States is due to an unfav-
)rab,e season and also 10 the steadily
Increasing competition OF the Ameri-
an silk industry.
Mrs. Louise NJ. Hadley, cousin OF Con-
sressman Dingiey, wife of ". E. Had
ey Of San Diego, who was the defendant
II the recent sensational breach OF
promise suit at Auburn. Me-, has joined !
Ter husband at San Francisco. she mar
led Had!ey while she was engaged to |
Arthur Melcher, a wealthy merchant OF |
Auburn, who sued her for $4,000 dam |
ges and secured a verdict for S1,139. |
The lady refuses 10 say whether she |
vii pay the judgment or appeal 10 a |
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