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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13
EXIT THE PASSES
Continued from First Psge.)

/ olutiOns passed by the Kansas legislatur
4 in relation to cheaper railroad rates. and
moving a committee OF seven. three mem
I bers Of the same 10 be appointed by the
1 speaker OF the house. two by me presi-
dent OF the council. and two by the gov
ernor, 10 confer with similar committees
! from the states OF Kansas and Texas.
The resolution was referred 70 the COM
mittee on railroads
STEERING COMMITTEE.
BY consent Mr. Garrison introduced a
concurrent resolution inviting Chancellor
Snow TO address the legislative assembly
al ) ?. m The resolution was adopted
and sent TO the house ror concurrence,
Mr. Brown introduced council concur
rent resolution No. = authorizing the
consist OF three members from each
house. whose duty II shall BE- . promote
a uniformity OF action and concentrated
effort IN considering and passing those
acts and laws whicn are - paramount
importance ana = the highest pubic IT,
tcrsst al tnis time
The resolution was adopted
Council Dill No. "a which vas return
ID las, evening by the house with amend
Eosats. vas taken " The first amend
ment permitting two days sessions q
county commissioners a. called neet. nss
was concurrcd n. 4 secc15 aIaeadn.eaS
permitting cis.sns 20 b hied OF TIE day
Ct meeting of the C3uaty commissioner
wss non-cnncusred n sni the house waz
asked . recede.
THEEE are sad 70 Dc three men f. Atchl-
son who paid for monuments % the mem
orr q their wives first husbao1s-Atcas-
son Globe
IT u a great mistake for the yong 20
oespIse what the Cd nave learned b. en-
perlence--RAE' Horu-
THERE is an uawrit-e1 law among woze-
tha- 10 wouza should % further freq
home Than t-0 blocks WITH . shaw oEc.
her bead
TEE real purpose Of arbitration Is % show
thai he other fellow Is uTOns--L- A "
Bale IN
WHES sou5e rea grt hzrt ;fev take =.
ncch pleasure u telling zocgt Z tkxs -hey
DO not sen &C mid tie i5iEry--Aichsson
G1ods.
SoaE ps5gse are ret &c bad as faes look.
while o.lers are Ereztoezl y-c-ze -Wzsh-
icSlon la DeDoc-s.
TIE -cruisE or oTpo-tznl;7 passes. 10
car o. accountability neveF. -CLiczzs
Standard
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13
FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN TIE SENATE
Cuba, the Clayton Bulwer Treaty and,
Incidentally, Arbitration.


ed in Cuba, and 10 insist on all treaty
rights to which he is entitled.
Mr.. Morgan (Dem., Ala.) offered a res
olution for the abrogation of the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty, and indicated a pur-
pose to call up the resolution tomorrow.
Beyond this the proceedings of the brief
open session, lasting less than an hour,
were Of a routine character.
Washington, Feb. 12.-Mr. Hill Dem,
N. " presented in the senate a resolu-
ton which was agreed TO without oppo-
sition or comment reciting that Sylvester
Scovell. a citizen of the United States, is
under arrest in Cuba, upon no specific
accusation Of crime, the prisoner being
held in a disturbed part of the island
and in imminent danger OF death through
disease or violence. The resolution con-
Guides with a request on the secretary Of
state to use his good offices in Scovell's
behalf toward securing his removal TO
Havana land to insist that he shall have
all the rights and privileges secured to
American citizens by the treaty between
Spain and the United States"
Mr.. Morgan (Dem., Ala.) followed with
the following general resolution:
Resolved, etc, That the treaty known
as the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, between
Great Britain and the United States,
which was concluded on the 18th day Of
April, 1850, is hereby declared 10 be abb
rogated."
The resolution remained on the table
Mr.. Morgan said he desired 10 have it go
over until tomorrow. In the debate on
the arbitration treaty. the senator had
already said that this treaty should be
abrogated to protect our rights respect
ing the Nicaraguan canal
Mr.. Sherman reported a joint resolu-
ton appropriating $1,000 for the congress
sional expenses incident 70 the forth
coming inauguration ceremny, and it was
passed
The bill was passed authorizing the
appointment of an additional judge of
the United States court in the Indian ter
ritory.
Among the bills presented was one by
Mr.. Frye Rep., Me- for the participa-
ton of the cadets at West Point and
Annapolis in the Inauguration ceremony.
legal discussion occurred when Mr..
Pettigrew Pop., S. ID endeavored to
amend the bill relating to timber cul-
ture, which had been recalled from the
president.
Mr.. Hill (Dem., y. " contended that
IL was out OF the power of congress to
amend bill in substance after it had
once gone TO the president. 1t was a
farce, he said, and an evasion Of consti-
tutional provisions. On his motion the
question was referred 10 the judiciary
committee for report on the right of
when a bill had once passed.
At O'Clock the senate went into execu-
tive session, and at 4:55 p. m, adjourn
ed.
A few months ago, Mr.. Byron Every,
Of Woodstock. Mich, was badly aff1ict-
ed with rheumatism. His right leg was
swollen the full length, causing him
great suffering. He was advised to try
Chamberla.n's Pain Balm. The first
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13

Rheumatism originates in morbid con-
dition Of the blood. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla cures rheuma tism
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13

| Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house to-
day resumed consideration of the post
| office appropriation bill Immediately af-
| ter the reading of the journal. 1t was
arranged that the general debate should
| closet II che hour. Mr.. Bromwell (Rep.,
| o. resumed his argument against the
appropriation of 1896, 900 for special mail
| facilities from Boston New Orleans. Re-
plying 10 Mr.. Swanson's remarks of yes
| lerday he declared that he was absurd 10
say that the Southern railroad carried
more mail than any other line in the
county. There were, he said. twenty-five
trunk lines which carried more mail than
the Southern.
He referred TO the advantage gained
by the New York papers by this special
mail train, and pointed out that newspa-
per specials run out of Chicago. st. Lou
is. Cincinnati and other centers obtain
ed no special compensation.
Mr.. Gardiner Rep.. n. J1 and Mr..
Pearson CRep.. y. c. defended the ap-
preparation. The latter called attention
to the ract that the bill appropriated
$4,000 for expediating the mails TO the
islands OF the Pacific. Were not the
Democrats and Republicans of the south
and even the Populists. he asked. EMIT
led to as much consideration as the res
idents Of the South Sea Islands He said
il expedlated the mails in the south from
twelve 10 fifteen hours.
Mr.. Simkins rep. Mass) opposed the
appropriation and called attention 10 the
fact that for several years no money for
special facilities had been expended be-
tween Boston and New York After
some further remarks the general debate
closed and the bill was taken up for
amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mr.. Southland (Rep.. Ohio moved 10
strike out the proviso for the appropr a.
ton for marine free delivery al Detroit.
designed 20 abolish the use OF a steam
launch and tc confine the service 10 row
boats. he said the proviso would seri-
ously cripple this important service at
Detroit.
Mr.. Belknap Rep., Tlll and other rep
resentatives OF the cities Of the great
lakes. supported the amendmen. The
amendment was agreed 70.
on motion of Mr.. Talbot Dem. 5. c.
the appropriation for experimental free
delivery was Increased from $4,000 20
slOo. eco.
Mr.. Williams offered as an amendment
e The appropriation of Se5,eoe. goo for the
transportation OF the mails. a proviso
70 reduce The compensation OF non-sidei
roads % the amount paid Immigrant
reads In support Of this amendment.
h recalled Mr.. LIQUIDS statement yestsr-
day that the land grant railroads make
a good prof, IN carry the mails al the
reduced rat. The amendment was
ruled out on point Of order
While discussion was in progress as
TO he rate Of compensation allowed
street car mail service. Mr. Hepburn
(Rep., laG asked what function these
cars uerforme,s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13
HONEST ABE'S BIRTHDAY
Celebrated in the House by Work on Postal
tai Appropriations.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE statute of
Abe Lincoln in the old hall of represen-
tatives was draped today in the Ameri-
can flag and wreathed in flowers in hon
or of the eighty-eighth anniversary OF
his birth, but the house did not suspend
business. On the contrary, II celebrated
the anniversary by discussing the neces-
stiles of the postal service and passing
the postoffice appropriation bill. The per-
enial fight was made to strike out the
appropriation OF 1896. 900 for special mail
facilities from Boston TO New Orleans,
but it was defeated-46 to 107, although
that portion of the appropriation pro-
viding special facilities for Boston to
New York was stricken out after II had
been shown that this part Of the appro-
pIiation had not been expended for sew
eral years. The bin as passed carries
sJ5 4357II
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Take Laxative Broufo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money Il IL
fails 10 cure. sc.
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IT is better 70 be nobody who amounts 70
something than TO be a somebody and sc-
eomplish nothing
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END OF MANY CASES

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-13
TREATY IN TROUBLE
OLNEY-SALISBURY DOCUMENT HAS
ONE MORE DAY.

Senator Sherman Proposes to Bring it In
Amended so as to Make it, IL Possible,
Acceptable, But IL no Decision is had
He Will Let it go Over Until Next Ses-
sion-Senators Wouldn't so Much Mind
If the Senate Could be Made Party to
Arbitration-Day's ProceediAes in Sem
ate and House.
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ed with rheumatism. His right leg was
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Chamberla.n's Pain Balm. The first
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
RAILROAD AND CROSSTIE MT. A. Latady Appointed Man.
 ager of the H. A. 6 B. HIS FIRST GENERAL ORDER Children Under Five Years Old to Rice Free to Lakeyew-A Resumption-Genera Spring
 Oyerhaung Personal Notes.

Since a receiver has been appointed for the Highland Avenue and Belt railroad in the person of MT. Campbell, the~many friends of MT. A. Latady will be pleased to know that he has. been appointed to represent said receiver in the city MT. Latady, while an eminent and able a;- torney, has proven himself equally as able as railroad manager, having for some time occupied the responsible posi- tion of receiver of the East Birmingham dummy line, which road has assumed considerable importance under his man. agement.
 MT. Latady.s first order, after assuming management. 9f the Highland Avenue and Bel. wassto abolish the order issued to cpnduetoEs Io cqllsct fares for chil- drsn of all ages occupying seats on the cars, This order referred not only to children over years of age, but babies, should they occupy seats. Mir. Latady informed a Slate Herald reporter that he desired mothers to know that Lalleview park was intended for the little ones as we'll as the older heads, and to that end issued an order allowing children under years to ride free. This rule has held with the other lines of She city, and MT. LaItady seems determined to keep abreast of the times. =ss
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
, Order Splint Coal. Phone
 l145 and GA. sun&wedt
YOUNG GRADUATES.
Seven Doctors and Seven Dentists An nounced at the Opera House Last
 Night--Reception at Florence.

The opera house was well filled last night by representative audience of friends of the Birmingham Medical and Dental colleges The occasion was the fourth annual commencement of the institutions.
 The programme of the evening was an exceptionally good one, replete with elo- quence and entrancing music. The fol- lowing is the programmes:
 Music-"Paul Jones' Two Step," Ben dix.
 Prayer-Rev pr. A. B. Curry
 Music-"Carniyal March," Rosey
 Address to Gradua ting Classes-Gen. Fred s. Ferguson.
 Music-.erirner's Cake Walk"
 Conferring Degrees Medical Class by the Dean-W. H. Johnston, M. D.
 Music-"Rainbow Dance,'' Rosay.
 Conferring Degrees Dental Class by the Dean-IT. M. Allen, D. D.. s.
 Music-"Cornet Solo Emersonian Pol ka," MT. Phil Memoh.
 Awarding Prizes Graduates Dental Class--Hon. J, A, Van Hoose.
 Music-t"D Darkey Tickle" |" Characteristic Sketch, Herrman.s z asa
 Valedictory Medical Class-C. S. Che nault z4Is9 ti3e
 Music--"Sounds From. Dixie" Thieli. Closing Remarks-Dr. R. M. Cunning ham.
 There were fourteen young graduates seven from the Medical college and seven from the Dental college. They were:
 Medical Graduates-J. T. Brown. B. S., Alabama: C. S. Chenault,, ,Alabama?v. o. Campbell, Texas; J. H. Edwards, Ala bama; s. N. Latham. Alabama; M. T. c. Scott. Alabama; W, H. Wynne, Alabama
 Dental sGraduates-C. E. Coleman, Georgia; D, F. Florence, Alabama; H. S. Florence, Alabama; J. A. Freeman, Ala bama;. John Goodwin, Alabama; J. P. HaHley, Alaoama; R. P. McTyeire.
 Gen. Fred S. Ferguson delivered the address to the graduating classes in his usual eloquent and forceful manner. He took the study of medicine, when it was considered an art, some 300 years ago, and followed the remarkable advance ment made until today he showed it to be one of the grandest of the sciences.
 He paid high and glowing tribute to the profession.
 Then followed the conferring of de- grees on the graduating class Gov. Johnston was expected to confer the de- grees on the dental class. but he was un- able to be present. A telegram from him
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07

was read expressing his regrets at his inability to be present It contained words of encouragement % both the college and the graduates
 The cornet solo by MT. Phil Memoli was aristically rendered and we'll received.
 Dr. Cunningham called the attention of the graduates to the fact that If they could blow their horns as we'll as that, they would have no trouble in getting through this world. ''sIt was delicate compliment to a deserving young must cian E =ttsp.#si.=s.=
 The awarding of the prizes to the dent al graduates was by MT. J. A. VanEIoose. He was at his best and his remarks were timely and interesting. He awarded the testh to Dr. II. s. 'Fiorence,s si and the one for the highes. average to Dr. R. P. McTyeire. The latter also received present from his father. which was deliv cred by Mr.. VanHoose. t-r
 The honor men were: Senior class, Dr. D. F. Florence. and Dr,,J P. Haley. Ju- nior class, R. H. Welsh and J. w. Key. Freshman class, B. M. Omery and w. H. Carmichael.
 The following young men, students at the college, acted as ushers: Messrs. Nat G. Clark, O. M Wisehan, B. Rittenberry and w. J. Goss.
 Following the exercises at the opera house. "a reception was rendered the grad uates a the Florence hotel. An elegant spread was enjoyed Dy the Fldy and gen. tlemen friends of the faculty and the graduates. l. need only be said that the affair was under the personal direc- tion of the management of the hotel for every cne to know that that means par excellence. eea
 pr. R. M. Cunningham acted as toast mas.er, and the following responses were given:
 pr. Curry, "The Relation of Medicine and Theology" pr. Sholl Experience as a Teacher" Dr. Merrill, "The Dental Colleges" Dr. B. l.. Wyman, "The Rsla- tion of Higher Education to the Medical Profession;" R. H. Johnston, "The Press;" Gen. Fred s. Ferguson, "The Le- gal Professions" pr. L. G. Woodson, "Specialtles Tn the Medical Profession"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
CHILD'S TERRIBLE DEED.

Chicago. April 6...Russell Frecr, the 21s-year.e1d son of poor parents. living at 2496 IThirty-ninth place, burned out the eyes of his 10-months- old brother this morning with a red hot poker and the The eve balls and eye lids of the baby were d9stroyed, the cheeks and forehead badly scared and the iron almost pene- tratd the brain. The strange deed was committed during the absence of the mother, who heard the infants screams of agonNsas she was -returning home, sittin q astride his brothers. body with the hdated iron in his hands and laughing in fiendish delight He does not realize what be has done.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
WONDERFUL REDUCTION!
Birmingh Ala.
 1916 Third Avenue

Our reputa ton is too we'll established to be doubted. Consequen ntly a few words will convince you that we are selling pure, thoroughly aged whisky at price within the reach of all. We have re- duced our standard brands ofawhisky,' made by standard distillers, to 75 CENTS PER QUART. We have also reduced the price of our Cognac Brandies Being wholesalers, we buy in large quantities, and are enabled to undersell all others. H. Barnard, Third avenue @@andae4Nine-' teenth street. Telephone 467.. Sole agent for We Cllcquot (Pansardin Champagne, and "The Gin Cucurbita Co., s" Water melon Gin for kidney trouble. Mail orders will receive prompt atten- tion.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
THE TURF.
NEWPORT RESULTS.

Newport, Ky, April 6.-Weather cold. The betting was brisk, but the public failed to a great eN:ent in corralling the winners.
 First Roce--Sevenjan a half furlongs. Imp. Skate, 1O6 (Wfliiams), 12 to 1, won; Banquo II. second. Winker third Time, 1862.
 Second Race-Six furlongs. Rocl1wall, 1G2 CHicks), 8 to 1, won; Julius Marks sec- ond, Plutarch third. Time, 1:171s.
 Third Race-FiVe furlongs. N karni5, 10S (Reiff), 214 to l, won; Volzeette second, Skillman third. Time, 104A.
 Fourth Race-Six furlongs.. Argus, 1O5 (Reiff), tc 1, won; Three Bars second, Elgitha third Time, 1:15%.
 Fifth Race-One mile, selling. Parson, 109 (Perkins), ? to l, won; Toots Second, Liberati third. Time, 1:44A.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMIS-
 SION.

Savannah, Ga., April 6.-The interstate commerce commission concluded the hearing of evidence today in the con- plaint of the Savannah Freight bureau against the Louisville and Nashville rail- road. Written arguments will be sub mitted by the attorneys.
 The afternoon was taken up in hearing evidence in the complaint of the Sea board Air Line against the Atlanta and West Point, Western of Alabama and Louisville and Nashville railways, charg- ing discrimination by the last named roads in the matter of handling through excursion cars of the Air Line from Ar kansas and Texas points,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
THE WEATHER.

Georgia-Probably fair, followed by threatening weather in western portion; light variable winds.
 Alabama-ParIy cloudy weather and local thunder storms near the coast; east to south winds.
 Mississippi-Local rains and thunder storms; easterly winds; coolen in North- ern Mississippi.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
TRAVEL RESUMED.

MT. Rip F. Beasley, travelling pass nger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, has received information that the regu- lar schedule on the Evansville and Terre Haute has betn arranged and through sleepers on that line and the New Or leans and Cincinnati through cars have been put on again, and will be run reg ular, as heretofore. The through cars to Washington and Chicago have been re- Sumed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
PERSONAL.

Mir. Fred Jones. district passenger agent of the. Cotton Belt route, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
 General Agent J. P. Douglass, of the Fort Worth, Denver and Rio Grande, with headquarters in New Orleans, is in the city.
 Capt. W. c. Peeler, Eraveling freight and passenger agent of the Cotton Belt, with headquarters in Memphis, spent yesterday in the city.
 Superintendent Frazier, of the South ern, is still at Greenville looking after the interests of his road.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
GETTING READY FOR SUMMER TEl 4 NE,I

The Birmingham Railway and Electric company are making extensive repairs on all of their lines in the city. Every piece of rcadbed of their many lines is being overhauled and repaired, prepara- tory for spring and summer travel. All of their rolling stock is being overhauled and repainted.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07

For the above occasion,- the Southern Railway will sell round trip ticks zts, from all points at the low rate of one limited first class fare. The short line, quickest time, through coaches and Pullman Sleep- CTS Tickets to be sold May Srd to 7th inclusive, good for fifteen days. For further information, cal on
 J. P. BILLCPS,
 Tray. Pass. Agent.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
Order Splint Coal. sun&wed If

a IN this commercial age a
 $ $: : ' x $: :;:' ]. ; <: ;: 5 ; 1rh business education is an ab- EE~. solute necessity. Massey's M Business collge. Day and U night sessions. Telephone for N catalogue, 18th st. and Sd avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
Phone J. E. Gossett when your pipes burst. II-3o-t!
TO FLORIDA.

Winter Tourist Excursion tickets now on sale by the Plant system to all points in South Georgia and Florida. Tickets gooo to return untiI May Sist. Double to all principal places in Florida. For rates, schedules or any information rela- tive to the different tourist points, also literature descriptive of the state and it's resources, write to w. V. Lifsey. division passenger agent, Montgomery, Ala.
 feb-20-td
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
PREPARING TO HAtNDLE THEM

The Southern and Alabama Great Southern railroads, are making extensive arrangements for handling the immense number of people who will attend the Southern Baptist convention, which takes place at Wilmington, N. C., next month
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
CHEAP RATES

To Wilmington, N. C., Southern Baptist Convention, May 6-14tt, 1897, Via
 Southern Railway
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
Prompt Attention Paid 70
 Mail Orders.

hN MASSEY'S Business college, cor E&zs ner Nineteenth street and Third @a4a avenue. Phone 512 Day and If HM night sessions. Sand for cata-
 logue. Largest school in Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockr olders Of -the Alabama State Land company will be {held al the office of the company, ovei ons
 M MONDAY, APRIL 1J, 1897, atl2 o'clock m. for the election of drec- tors and other corporate business. T
 y CHARLES SCHIFF, President. J. II. w WALLACE, Secretary. 3-30-20t