The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-08

began To-Day 70 maui west virginia cOd
into Ohio. Two trains passed north
but no trouble WAS experienced. The
miners are suleln, and 1t is believed by
some that they may resort 70 force &C
prevent the moving OF trains II the rail-
way persists in hauling this coal. Dep
u:y marshals have been sta Toned along
thel inc Of the road to prevent interfer-
ence with trains and the possible de-
structfon of bridges.
BRIEF NOTES FROM TOPEKA
State Ofdcers Have TO Pay Board Bills OF
Colored silverites.
The office Of Dr. L. C. WATSON, Of this
city. was entered by burglars last even
ing. and $50 in pure gold. used for fill
ing teeth, was stolen.
The last act OF the delegates TO the
Colored Free Silver League state con-
venion was to circulate Through the
state house today and hold up as many
Populist officials as possible for money
to pay board bills. The convention clos
ed las: night, and the delegates expect
ed to get off on the late trains. but sew
erai OF them had no money with which
to pay their bills and the colored land
lords held their grips.
john Madden OF Emporia, the Populist
who was defeated for congress by Char
lie Curtis in the Fourth district last fall,
says he has no fears of Leedy-Over-
combination. He says that
the politicians can make the fnomina-
tons. but the people get the last crack
at them, and oftentimes smash them.
He believes that the sentiment Of the
allied silver forces favors his renomina-
ton, and predicts that ne will be NOM
mated on the first ballot, If not by ac-
clamation.
The state board Of equalization will
meet next week to equalize the assess
ment of property as returned to rne
state auditor by the clerk of each Of the
l05 counties in the state. There is some
likelihood that the assessment OF some
OF the larger counties will be raised.
The all-absorbing topic under discus
sion at the state house is the proba bic
successor to j. W. Breidenthal as COM
mitteeman-at-large OF the Populist state
committee and chairman Of the body.
l: is fumored that there will be a re-
OF the board Of railroad
commissioners before the committee
meets the latter part Of the month, and
that Lewelling will be let out. His sue
cesSor will then be chosen as chairman
r$<,Ae a. =
chairman will be drawing a good fat
salary 81 railroad commissioner and oan
spend all his time dong political work
If the matter takes this shoot, J M. AL
len, Of Erie. treasurer Of the state COM
mittee. Is considered as a formidable
Candidate for commissioned. Allen was
a candidate to start with, but was turn
cd down. Should it be decided not to
make any change on me railroad board,
". L. Brown Of Kingman, chairman Of
tae state board OF charities, will likely
be chosen as chairman of the state COM
mittee.
Governor Leedy Is having considera-
bic amusement at the expense of United
States Senator Lucien Baker over par
don case now pending. Monroe Camp
bell killed Charles Gordon in fight at
Ieavsnworth about ten years ago, and
was sentenced to twenty years In pris-
on. His friends are now attempting to
secure his release. A petition telling of
the many good traits Of Monroe, the
injustice done him by the Jury which
convicted him. and urging his pardon,
was presented. The name that heads
the list is that of Lucien Baker, United
States senator. The next day after this
petition was filed remonstrance was
filed protesting against the pardon. In
It Monroe is accused Of being q desperate
negro, absolutely dangerous to society,
q cold-blooded murderer and man who
ought to be confined IN prison all his
natural life. The first name on the re-
is that of Luoien Baker, Uni
red States senator. d. A. Hook. law
both the petition and the remonstrance.
Dave Leahy tells the following story:
There ts q secret in the appointment OF
General j. c. Caldwell to be consul to
san Jose, Costa RIGA It is secret that
mas been locked up for several days in
the breasts of Cy Leland, Senator Ba-
ker. President Mckinley, and even in
the cold breast of General Caldwells old
target of wrath, John Sherman.
One month ago nobody had any
thought of the appointment of General
Caldwell, and Cy Leland was the first
10 think about il. When the boss came
back from Washington ne placed his
Ear close to the ground and heard great
OF Republican discomfort. The
Oudest OF these was IN the circuit of
General Caldwelrs friendship. This was
and the boss" became great
ngton, and shortly after his arrival
there General Oaldwelrs appointment
was made.
John Sherman, secretary Of state,
with Cy Leland, went TO the bureau OF
consulates and asked the chief where
the most remote consulate from Wash
ngton was now located in which a va
,ancy could be caused. After the chief
aad looked up Madagascar and other
places on the frazzled edges Of civiliza-
.on. he turned 10 Mr.. Sherman and said:
The most distant consulate can now
ind available IS San Jose, Costa Rica."
do people ever get back from there?"
asked Sherman.
Scarcely ever" replied the chief.
Then said Sherman, at is my wish
hat General j. c. Caldwell OF Topeka,
Kansas, should have that place. Ap-
,oin. him al once"
Two Mighty Continents.
North and South America. besides Guate-
nala, the West Indies. Australia and even