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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
BIG SCHEME TO DEFRAUD
Party Arrested Before He Realizes q Cent
His Rascality.

Pittsburg, Pa, April ia colossal
| attempt at insurance swindling was un-
earthed today when c. Linwood Woods,
| OF c. l.. Woods & Co., bankers, was ar
rested in his Office in the Park building.
| The arrest was upon information furn-
| ished by an agent of the Mutual Re-
serve Life association. charging Woods
with procuring policies with intent 10
defraud. When Woods was confronted
by The arresting officer he fell in dead
faint. On recovery he acknowledged
that he was freed" and was committed
TO Jail in default of S. 900 bail. Later he
made a written confession in which ne
gives the details of his scheme. He says
that with former agent Of the Mutual
Reserve he fell into a conspiracy 10 de-
fraud. His mode of procedure was TO
insert advertisements in the local papers
for old men, TO act as collectors. He
would ask the applicants for bond. but
kindly advanced the bond If the appli-
surance on his life. This was generally
secured and then Woods would get some
irresponsible man to sign a promissory
note 10 the Woods & Co. banking firm,
filled out With amounts ranging from
$1,000 to $4,000 so that consideration for
the insurance policy at death could be
claimed to be the debt established by
the note.
It is not known as yet how the appli
cants passed the medical examination.
IN Woods desk were found sixty-five
policies, which, as beneficiary, aggregat-
ed $500 900. Some Of the policies were is
sued by the Provident Savings company
Of New York. the Fidelity Mutual OF
Philadelphia and the Mutual Reserve
Fund Life of New York. In the latter
there were policies amounting to $780,
900, the other $4,000 being in the first two
named. Woods had policies on the lives
of his brother and sister and his fiancee.
The other policies were all for men over
fifty years OF age, and Woods stood to
realize a goodly sum in the near future.
Fortunately for the companies, the
many policies with Woods as beneficiary
aroused suspicion and the arrest was
made before any losses were paid.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14

as it is disposed Of the agricultural and
sandry civil bills will be considered. The
general deficiency bill has not yet been
reported. The Indian and agricultural
bills gre nos expected TO provoke much
debate. but there will in all probability
be considerable be considerable discus
sion e the sundry civil bill.
Washington, April Ex-senator Petit
grew, from the committee on appropria-
tons, today made a favorable report on
Senator Clarke's amendment to the sun
dry civil bill abrogating the executive or
der of February %. setting apart certain
lands II the western states as forest res
eY"va lions
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
The aaahia Daily eagle: aaduesaau ouiug april a. 1897

way a. IL j. m today. The island VII
be entirely submerged in a few more
hours The water has fallen here one
aEd az ali inches in consequence OF the
break Stock is being shipped off now
IN boats Davis Island, commonly known
as Davis Bend, is a part OF Warren coun-
~, Mss, containing about 1900 acres
O.. land, of which al arge part Is inculti-
walton. Ii 3 entirely outside Of any L.
wee system. but the planters there for
years have maintained one OF their own
with great success
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
NELSON'S TARIFF AMENDMENTS
There are Three of Them, Two Being Di-
rected Against Trusts.

Washington. April Ex-senator Nelson
today gave notice Of several amend
ments 10 the tariff bin. one of these
abrogates after one year the Hawaiian
reciprocity treaty. Another declares
trusts or combinations for the restrain;
of trade OF 20 enhance she market price
OF imports or manufactures by two ~
more persons either one Of whom is an
importer. 70 be against public policy.
Illegal and void" and provides for the
punishment Of the offense by both fine
and imprisonment. \ third amendment
authorizes the president 10 suspend by
executive order the collection Of al
duties levied upon any imported article
the projuc; OF which is controlled by g
trust
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
ALL READY FOR REMOVAL
Steel Casket In Grants Temporary Tomb Is
Cnsealed.

New York, April 13.-The work Of IN
sealing the steel casket in the temporary
tomb of General Grant was finished to-
night. ard everything is in readiness for
the removal of the body to the crypt OF
the new tomb.
The time Of the removal is still. kept Sc
cret. The sarco2hagus is al ready for
the reception of the coffin containing the
body The great lid, weighing a ton, mas
been raised by means Of derrick, three
feet above the sarcophagus proper, so
that the coffin can be Slid irto the hoi-
lowed-out portion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
TO BRIDGE THE CANADIAN
Contract Lot for a Seven Thousand Dollar
Steel Suspension Bridge

Noble, o. T.. April 13.-The contract
for a steel suspension bridge over the
South Canadian river Al this point has
been let TO Garee & Rigs Cor s7,05e. The
work is being pushed as rapidly as pos
si5le and If not hindered too much by
high water viii be finished by fall AMI
catch the expected rush TO the Wichita
lands.
The foundations will rest on solid
rock and the entire floor length viii De
about 400 feet.
This is the first attempt a. perna-
nent wagon bridge on this stream.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
SENATE LEADERS AGREE
Cpon a Program for Passing the Appropri.
alton Bills

Washington, April Ran agreement
has been reached among the leaders OF
the various parties in the senate under
which the appropriation bills which fail
ed 20 become laws a. the last session Of
congress viii oe taken up and passed.
The Indian bill VIII be called up by Sen
ator Pettigrew tomorrow. and as soon
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14

The coaster Triton, which has arrived
here after touching at various points in
PiEar del Rio. brought seven officers and
los soldiers, all sick
Pedro Garcia, an insurgent accused OF
incendiarism, was shot al sunrise today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14

wsshlngtor. April 13.-It r understood
IA the president has selected James Mar
tn Of Bratueboro. Vermont. 70 be assist
ant secretary q war.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
OUTLAWS LODGED IN JAIL
Officers After the Remainder of the New.
comb Andrews Gang.

Guthrie, O T. April I3.-(Special)-
Deputy marshals brought here and
lodged in the federal Jail John Wheeler
AID James Swanick. members Of the New
comb-Andrews gang Of outlaws. who
were captured in the eastern part Of The
Usage Nation. where a posse Of officers.
s still after the balance Of the gang.
Newcomh. the header Of The gaGg. who
was sho: n a battle near Bartlssvile
last Tuesday. is dying Of his wound He
was once sent 70 the psnitsn.iary from
this county Cor train ROBBERY. but because
Of good behavior was pardonsd before
his time was our. He soon organized a
gang. and for year has terrorized the
Usage and Cherokee naiiors- During the
past month he IEice robbed the depot
and express office a. Lenspah. and las
week looted the posloffice al Austin snd
robbed several cattlemen in tie Usage
country OF $1,000 OF more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14

Kansas Cry. No. Apri l3-The Audito-
riUm. the largest thaStcr n Kansas CI,y.
has beea leased by Nessrs. Paxton AID
Burgess. managers OF the Creighton Grand
Thez;er az cnahs. AMI until few weeks
ago. managers OF The Tabor Opera House
al Denver. The lease Is for a tsam o.
several year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14

Genus Ray be swift, bit perseverance hs
the surest teet.-N. y. Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
MORGAN is THROUGH
AND HOPES TO GEr A VOTE ON HIS
RESOLUTION TODAY.

Accuses Spain OF Violating Every Treaty
the United States VIII Initiate Greece's
Creteward Move in Regard to Cuba
AIludes to the Spanish Governments
According BeilIgerent Rights to Rivera
Major Sandoval and the Pinkertons-
Bankruptcy Bill Debated-Senate News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14

DAVIS ISLAND FLOODED.
AsaE3o1. Ia, As.l -. Va Is-2-z.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-14
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED

Washington. April l3.-The senate in
executive session today confirmed the
following nominations: Alfred Z. Buck
OF Georgia, 10 be minister 10 Japan,
James Boyle OF Ohio. 70 be consul at
Liverpool; W. T. Bell Of Leadville. Colo.
10 be reg .sIer OF the land office al Lead
Vile. Geo: Nathan P. johnson OF Des-
met. 5. d. 10 be agent Of the Indians OF
Sisseton agency in South Dakota.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
SILK RISING.

The Japan Mail, discussing the silk
trade, says:
Prices in Japan are now steadily
rising, orders on large scale having
ben received from abroad by many
of the foreign firms in Yokohama. No
considerable sales have been effected
recently on account of the search
ty of goods of suitable quality, $50
bales only being taken. There can
be no doubt as to the failure of the
silk culture industry in Europe this
year. China, too, seems to have yield
ed a smaller crop than originally re-
ported. In short, there has been a
generally falling off in the production
in the world, whereas the demand for
silk is increasing rapidly. SO far as
present conditions indicate, nothing
can show better prospects of success
in Japan than the silk industry. Yo-
kohama may fairly expect at no dis
tant date to see some extraordinary
transactions concluded on the arrival
of goods from the various silk dis
trictS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
KLONDIKE GOLD.

In the Klondike the frozen gravel
containing the gold is dug out in the
winter and piled on dump. When
the river boats connecting with the
Portland and Excelsior left, only a
few of these dumps had been PANIED.
Others had not been touched. Proba-
bly, the average proportion PANIED
was One-third. AS this third yielded
$2,000,000, a conservative estimate for
the winters work is $4,000, OOO.-Ju-
neau Miner.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
COUNTRY ORDERS.

These receive our most careful at
tention at all times, but now the warm
weather is upon us our facilities for
the prompt shipment of fresh grocer
ies-our careful packing-will explain
why we increase year by year this
class of trade.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
Special Summer
Notes for Our
Out-Of-TOW
Patrons.
CAMPING ESTIMATES.

We shall be pleased to make up esti-
mates for any number of our patrons
who may purpose taking a cottage
by the sea or camping. If you will
state how many in the party and the
number of days or weeks for your
outing, we will quote on anything
from the bath soap to the after dinner
cigar. Wherever you may be rusticat-
ing we can serve you with the same
attention as if you were at home in
the city
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24

We have just received a
large assortment of these
goods, which we shall be
pleased to show you, and have
no hesitancy in saying that
they surpass any line ever
imported into this country.
Colgate & Co. have added
many new odors to their list,
and they are becoming very
popular.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
A CURE FOR BILIOUS collie.

Resource, Screven Co., Gal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the
only sure relief. 1t acts like a charm
One dose of it gives relief when all
other remedies fail.-G. d. Sharp. For
sale by all druggists and dealers. Ben
son, Smith & Co., wholesale agents for
the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
New Soaps
and
Perfunnery

All who have used Soaps and
Perfumery manufactured by
Colgate & Co. realize that the
goods are first class in every
particular. They stand at the
head of importers and con-
sumers of otto of roses, musk
and valuable oils in the United
States, which shows that their
preparations are reliable.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
Alba Rose.

Everyone is familiar with
Cashmere Bouquet as a Soap
and Perfume, yet they are far
out-classed by some of the
new Soaps and Odors.
Call and inspect our stock
and compare prices with goods
manufactured in England and
France.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
Hawaiian
Electric
Company.

The cleanest, brightest safest and really
in the long run, the cheapest and best light
for use in the family residence, is the incan
descent electric light. Safe; nothing could
be safer. A few days ago prominent gen.
tleman of Honolulu came rushing down to
the Office of the Electric Company and said:
"Give me figures for wiring my house, and
want it done at once; no more lamps for me-
Last night a lamp tipped over and it came
so near setting fire to the house and burning
my children and take no more risks"
This is the sentiment of quite a number in
houses fitted with the perfect light.
Just think it over and make up your mind
that you want the best and safest light; send
for the Hawaiian Electric Company and tell
them what you wall.
We have complete stock Of everything in
this line and have just received a lot of the
very latest designs in chandeliers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-09-24
Alba Violet

Good Soaps are most essen
tial to the bath, while poor
Soaps are dangerous. Col
gate & Co. make only first
class goods. Their name on
an article is a sufficient
guarantee Of it's purity.
We carry an immense stock
of their goods.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

to attend. I had to see my WI solicit
tor and give him instructions about the
settlement which 1 wished to make on
Viola. I had also to make my will, a
matter which until now l had neglect
ed; so that Tuesday and Wednesday
promised to be fully occupied. Viola
also wished to pay a visit to her old
friend, Miss Rossiter. The prim
spinster would never forgive her if she
passed through town without calling.
She did not press me to accompany
her. Perhaps, in the present changed
and unexpected state of affairs, she had
much to say to her old friend which
could not be we'll said in my presence.
So I suggested she should go alone
to her old home, spend an hour
with her friend, and meet me at Mr..
tine I would go to my own solicitors
and arrange MY business, the purport
of which I did not make known to my
wife. I hired a private brougham for
her, placed her in it, and stood at the
window saying adieu. 1t was the first
time since our marriage that we had
been parted for an hour. 1t was, more
over, her twenty-first birthday, and on
her hand was a ring which I had just
given her-a ring the value of which
had startled her, for she had not yet
realized what it was to be a rich mans
wife.
AS I wished her goodbye, remem-
bered that my own business would take
some time. eff I am not very pune
tual, you won't mind waiting?" I said.
mo, I shall like it. Eustace will be
there, and I have so much to say to
him-so much to ask him. Don't hur-
ry, Julian"
fancied that Viola wanted to see
Eustace Grant alone, if possible, in Or
der to persuade him. as she had tried
to persuade me, that we had only to
know more of each other to be like
brothers. She could not understand the
gulf between two men who love the
same woman. I thought it was we'll
she should see him. He would make
clear to her the impossibility of any
thing like friendship between us. Just
as 1 was about to bid the coachman
drive off, Viola looked at me with a
little pout. I knew it's meaning. l
passed my head through the carriage
window. Ny shoulders insured strict
privacy. Then a light kiss fell upon
my lips, and a word of love passed be-
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10
The Coming Era.

Inc tact is, that the revolution can
never be really conquered, and being
provldential and absolutely fatal, it
constantly ~reappears. If you wish to
understand what revolution is, call it
progress; Il If you wish to under
stand What progress is, call it to-mor-
row. Tomorrow eve does it's work
lrreslstibly and does it to-day! And
1t ever attains its object. Such is the
process of progress, and that workman
has no bad tools; it fits to it's divine
work the man who bestrode the Alps
and the old tottering patient of the
Pere Elysee. The sabres have finished,
and the turn of the thinkers arrives"
Victor Hugo in Les Mis-.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10
CHAPTER IV.-(CoNT1NUED,
IN INTERNATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

-.
We went down to a quiet watering
place on the south coast. Here we
stayed for a fortnight. Oh, those sweet
summer days! Shall I ever forget them?
For the time there seemed no cloud
which could possibly shade our joy.
All the cynical, suspicious, nissan
thropical elements seemed swept out
of my nature. I told myself that the
constant society Of the wife l loved
was making a better as we'll as a hap
pier man of me.
At the end of our stay bv the sea if
was our intention to return to London
for a couple of days, and then start for
switzerland Here, or in what coun-
try we chose, We were to spend months.
In fact, | had as yet no home to offer
my wife. The tenant of Herstal Alb
hey would not turn out without six
months notice so, for the time. we
must be wanderers,
Eustace Grant, had by now almost
forgotten him-wrote once to my wife.
She seemed overjoyed as she saw his
handwriting, but vexed at the cere-
monious way in which his letter began.
1t lies before me now. | copy it:
MY Dear Mrs. Loraine:--You will
remember that next Tuesday is your
tWenty-first Birthday.
"As l am going abroad very shortly,
l am anxious to submit the accounts
OF the trust to you, and, of course. Mr..
Lorraine. l hear that you will be in town
on Tuesday. Can | call D o you my
where, or would it be more convenient
for us to meet at my solicitor's-Mr.
Monk, SO Lincoln's Inn Fields? Please
let me know. Yours sincerely,
"Eustace Grant"
He might have sent a word of con-
gratulations," said Viola. in a vexed
tone. "How shall | answer thu.
Julian?"
"Say we will meet him at Mr.. Monks
at twelve o'clock on Tuesday,"
To which effect Viola wrote. | did
not read the letter, but | wondered at
the length of it.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

on the Monday
night, and slept at
an hotel. Thursday
morning, we were
to start for the
Continent. Besides
the interview with
Eustace a t,
there were many
business matters to
which I was bound
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10
No & to Live.

The whole machinery of government
stands ready to protect the property
Of plutocrac. however it was acquired.
But not a word is said Of the homeless
mans right to live as he wanders over
The idle acres of the monopolist.-Com-
mon Cause.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10
ITO BE
Worse.

Worse.
There's a rumor in the congrega-
tion," said the deacon, that you went
summing when you were in Albany"
1T is a cruel SANDER" replied the par
son. Il merely attended one meeting
of a legislative investigating commit
tee."-Truth.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10
Money is not made to be redeemed
out to circulate, Southern Mercury.

Ihe assessor is, often tempted to
pass around the hat for the benefit OF
some OF our poverty-stricken million
alres.-Minneapolis Times.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

"A people heavily in debt cannot be
a tree people, for it is conceded that
no power in civilized society is SO great
as thai OF the creditor over the debtor.
Farm, Stock and Home.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

Powder:; has been appointed by the
powers. Kings are always willing to
reward such labor leaders, as have
mlsled those who have reposed con-
hdence in them. And still the masses
vote for their oppressors.-Appeal to
Reason.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

Every dollar Of gold in the world has
cost over 81, n of every $4,000 gold
mines in the world only two have paid,
These are statistics which ought to
stagser even a person who is getting
ready to go to Observation-Disclosures
American.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

In every race the loser finds but a.
few friends.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

The most pronounced goldbug can
no longer consider the silver question
a local one. Colorado is getting along
under the gold-standard better than
any other state in the Union. Colo
a people are for free coinage be-
cause they think it is for the interest
OF the whole country.-Pueblo Post.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

1t is a pity that just as farmers had
prepared to feed the multitude all the
berries its appetite craved there came
along laws and systems that made it
Impossible for the multitude to buy
and pay for he berries.-Farm, Stock
and Home.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

We hope to live to see the industrial
system under which the destruction OF
property won't be a godsend to the
w~orkingmen who are employed to re-
place it.-Star and Kansan.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10

1t is every mans duty as well as
legal obligation to pay his debts &C
cordlng to his contract. But it is also
his right to see to it that it shall be
made no harder to pay his debt when
it falls due than when he made it.
Columbus Post.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-09-10
PIER V.

lsFl q REACHED town