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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-09-04

back rooms of our dwelling. Last night
these two men came again and one OF
them told me he wanted all my family
to go to bed early, and that when they
should get ready to leave, which might
be late, they would call me to let them
out.
swell, Friend Craig, / sent the whole
family early to bed, as requested to do,
but myself felt very anxious to know
what was going on of SO much impor-
lance, and so did what never did be-
fore-took off my shoes, walked on tip
toe to the door of the room where these
men were, put my ear to the key-hole,
and listened and heard what / have in
formed thee Of"
GOD bless you, Lydia Darrah, for a
noble woman!" said the colonel, with
excited warmth; perhaps you have
saved our countrywide knows? For
had this plan succeeded, which we will
now defeat, and Gen. Washington been
taken prisoner, much fear our cause
would have been hopeless"
Il will make haste to finish my story,
for thee must ride fast to George WASH
ington. After hearing what have said,
l stole back to my room, trembling at
the Importance of what / had heard.
When the men, soon after, knocked at
my door for me to get up and let them
out, 1 pretended to be asleep, and they
had to knock three times. Then
| came out, rubbing my eyes, and saw
them off. But l slept none that night,
for thinking what ought to do; and
l did not dare to tell my husband for
fear the secret might get out. Iwant-
ed to get the information to George
Washington, and save great many
lives, but for some time / could not see
my way clear to do it. At last it oc.
CURED to me that l might go to Frank
ford for some -four, if the man Howe
would give me pass out Of town.
| went over to him and he gave it. Then
l told William and my family that I
would go alone to Frankfort for the
-four, which greatly surprised them
and caused much remonstrance. But
l did go alone, and thee sees, friend,
how much have since strayed beyond
the MILL"
In due time Lydia Darrah returned
home with her flour, secretly trembling
at all she had done, and the fear of dis
covery. The night following she lay
awake and heard the heavy, solemn
tramp, tramp, tramp of the British
troops, as they marched past her win-
dow and on out of the city, to surprise.
defeat and capture the army for whose
success she had not only often prayed,
but had so lately periled more than life.
When, few days after. these same
troops returned, Lydia Darrah dared
not ask the question she was the most
anxious to have answered, lest her emo-
tons might betray her. Soon after the
adjutant general called upon her and
said:
Madam, will you do me the favor to
enter my room. that may ask you q
few important questions?"
1 Lydia Darrah, believing her secret
discovered, either by chance or be.
trayal, turned deadly pale, and almost
tainted with terror; but fortunately
the officer took no notice of her emo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
FOREIGN FLASHES.

Bucharest. April THE Roumanian cab
met has resigned.
Bangkok. April THE king of Siam has
States
Berlin, Germany. April THE re.chstag
today unanimously passed the commercial
code en- bloc, amid cheers from those
present
Lima. Peru, April limited States Min
lister Mckenzie is somewhat better today
and able TO sleep. His physician row feels
that there is an excellent chance OF saw
ing his life.
Buenos Ayres, Argentine. April 1T IS
reported here from Montevideo that the IN
surgent chief, Lamas. has defeated the
government troops under General Arribin.
The government viii send reinforcemeEts.
Havana. Cuba. April captain General
Weyler. accompanied by his chief of staff.
Colonel Escribai and DR.. Martinez, arrived
at Tunas early this mornin. and proceeded
in the direction of Cenfugos- He is ex-
pected al Matalzas on Friday.
Rome. Italy, April 7.-Notice has been
given in the chamber OF deputies Of a
number Of questions and interpretations re-
sdrdinS the new duties proposed oy the
American tariff bill on oranges and lemons
and the effect on Italian production.
Leith. April The British bark Dun
fion. Captain Roberts. from San Francisco.
on October rs, which arrived here on April
6. reports having experienced heavy wea-
ther off Cape Horn on December y. dur
ing which she had some OF her sails and
part Of her rigging carried away and had
her wheel and skylight smashed.
Nice, France, April Queen Victoria
visited the Prince of Wales racing cutter
Brittania today. and conferred the medal
OF the Victorian Order upon Captain Garter,
the yachts commander. The Prince OF
Wales received her majesty and party on
board the Brittania and presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Ogden Goelet and Captain Pagat TO
the queen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
TO MARX IMPORTED MEAT
Drastic Measure In Parliament, in the
Interest of John Bulls Healsh

London, April John Windfeldt-Hig-
by, Conservative, moved the second read
ing of the agricultural marks bill, in the
house OF commons today. This isa dras-
tic measure intended 10 prevent the
fraudulent sale Of foreign meat and
chees as British produces.
Mr.. Long further remarked that the
government was prepared to support the
bill on condition that i was referred 20
a select committee.
James Brice. Liberal. said he believed
theo My effect OF the bill would be 20
show purchasers how much cheaper for
eiga meat is than home meat. Mr.. Brice
added that il was pity 50 many bills
We're introduced in parliament treating
the English colonies as foreign countries.
BY far the largest part of the imported
meat. he continued. came from the colo
MES. and the bill undoubtedly tended in
the direction Of protection.
Mr.. Windfe!dt-Higey moved the CO.
sure Of the debate. which was carried
without a division. and the agricultural
marks oh passed its second reading by
vote % 80 20 80. The measure was
then referred - select committee.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08

one of wnom is openly and actively for
Flynn, with the possible exception of
Mr.. Leland. and where he IS is not GER
tain. Els old congressional friends are
there and are all actively saying good
words fer 1,lm a. all tunes and at all oc-
casiols. Prominent men of Washington
who live there are practically all for
Flynn
"What endorsement and influence has
Barnes?"
M. Barnes, as I understand, has
fled his endorsements. They are about,
compr; at.vely, l to so. He has the ac-
tive. earnest support of Mr.. Clayton. and
INC sUpposition is that Mr.. Clayton is
claiming an anti-convention promise,
that in the evxent of Major McKinley's
election he should dictate the patronage
In Oklahoma, as stated in his letter 10
Mr.. Baker of Cross, during the campaign
for delegates TO the st. Louis conven-
ton"
OTHER TERRITORIAL PLACES.
Regarding other federal appointments
In the territory Mr. Asp was non-com-
initial, except that he understood that
the Barnes slate" so-called, contem-
plates the appointment of c. H. De Ford
of Oklahoma City for United States mar
shal, and Jenkins of Newkirk for secre-
tsry Of the territory.
There is discouraging prospect ahead
for the aspirants for other federal posi-
tons, such as judgeships, district artor-
neys, etc. A prominent Oklahoma poll
tician, who does not wish his name men
toned in connection Herewith, writes OF
an interview ne had with Attorney Cen
eral McKenna, in which the latter init
mated pretty strongly that there would
be no removals except for cause, IN
which event the present occupants Of the
offices viii be permitted to serve out their
respective terms. The Oklahoma gen.
tlenlan specifically inquired as to wheth-
er Judge Keat0n would be permitted TO
serve the full four years for which he IS
commissioned, or would he simply be al
lowed TO fill out the unexpired term Or
Judge Scott, whom he succeeded. In
reply the attorney general remarked that
This matter was now being considered by
the president, and from the general tenor
Of his remarks the Oklahoma gentleman
was satisfied that Judge Keaton would
hold for four years, unless cause was
shown for his removal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08

From the new woman's point Of view
the male catfish is model for men. 1t
takes sole care of its young after they
are hatched, and may be seen surround
ed by scores of its offspring. guarding
them from the onslaughts of fish Of
prey. In an aquarium at the building
of the fish commission in Washington
a male catfish after the eggs were laid
kept watch of them, not permitting the
female to come near them. A catfish
nest is made in a spot sheltered by
aquatic plants, where there is 10 cur
rent After the eggs have been laid the
male hovers over them, and by contin-
ued rapid vibration OF its fins drives
fresh water into the nest keeping the
eggs healthy. After a week the eggs
hatch. A sea breed Of catfish, however.
which lays eggs of the size of small
buckshot, keeps its eggs IN its mouth
Until they are Matched. when the young
fish are able TO care for themselves. /
species of fish found IL the sea of Gal
lice also carry their eggs in their
mouths.-N. y. Sun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
FOSTERS MISSION TO TURKEY
Is More Matter of Conjecture Now Than
Ever Before

Washington, April 7-Ex-Secretary J.
NJ. Foster had a long interview this
morning with Secretary Sherman and
Assistant Secretary Rockhill. He then
walked over 10 the White House AMI
saw the president. OF couse these move
ments were Immediately connected with
the intention of the president 10 send Mr..
Foster to Turkey as a special ambassa-
dor to undertake the collection from the
Porte Of the indemnities claimed by the
United States IN behalf of the mission
aries for the destruction OF their prop
erty and hardships imposed upon them
as result Of the rioting last year IN
Asiatic Turkey After his interview with
the president Mr.. Foster was asked the
direct question whether or not he was 10
go 10 Turkey. He replied that he had
supposed that the declination OF the SUI
tan 10 create an embassy IN Washing
ION made it impracticable for the presi-
dent to nominate him as ambassador,
and that he had abandoned any expecta-
ton he may have entertained about go
ing to Constantinople. The creation OF
a special envoy by act of congress was
an unusual proceeding, only warranted
by g-ea. emergencies, and he was nor
advised as TO the view the president
would take OF the suggestion.
Congress would probably act favorably
upon his recommendation, but If he
should not see proper to adopt that
course Mr. Foster felt quite sure the
president would find man Of standing
and ability to represent our government
Ia Turkey, and who. under proper in
structions from Washington, would be
able TO bring about a satisfactory ad-
iustnent Of the pending questions.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
Glars VISIT TO FRANCE
Is Still Reported. in Spite of the Ohicial
Deniais.

London, April THE Paris CORES
pendent of the Times says that the re-
ports that the car will visit France and
that NJ. Faure will visit ST. Petersburg
are still kept up, despite definite official
denials in both capitals. II is said that
the car will spend a fortnight in Paris
incognito, staying at Versailles. Fontain-
ej,laau or Compegne. The czarina in
sists on this visit because il was express
ly promised when their majesties were
last in Paris, although her prestn condi-
ton of health is not such as to allow
her TO go herself.
NJ Faure's visit 10 ST. Petersburg will
be made, If is said, about the end Of
Judy. after the other rulers, Emperor
Francis Joseph and Emperor William,
will have left. He will be received with
the same ceremonial, but his stay will
be longer and the court etiquette will
be somewhat less strictly observed while
Ne is there
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
GONE TO HELP GOMEZ
Fourteen Year-Old Victor Smith Sets Out
From Guthrie

Guthrie, o. T, April -(Special.)-Vic-
tor the 14-year-old son Of Winfield S.
Smith, left here Monday, leaving a card
tackled on the barn of of his home stating,
81 nave gone to Cuba This morning
dispatch from Norman, from the next old
est boy, saying that Victor had got that
far on his way TO Cuba. Victor had but
81 when he left, and seems to be progress
ing ali right.
The boys ambition has been to be
West Point cadet and he hopes this move
may help him along in his desire. He has
been reading much about Cuba and was in
tently in sympathy with the insurgents.
Mr.. Smith says the boys ambition is
lofty and since his action is premeditated
and not against parental will, he can go
along with the best parental wishes. Should
he tire Of his project and return, he will at
least have improved himself by experience
and courage.
Victor told his father, You left home at
13, / go at II. 1 have one year the best Of
Won I"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
LOOTED BY wRECkERs
ships Crew Compelled to Divide Even
With Half Clad Savages

Philadelphia. April The Norwegian
steamship Nuergly. which arrived here
tonight from PORT Antonio. Jamaica.
landed at this port Captain Oscar Eilef.
sen and nine men. part OF the crew OF the
Norwegian bark Priny Frederick. which
struck on an ouJlaying coral reef close 10
the Island az Canaan Brac. which lies
aeou; le0 miles ives; northwest from ia
maca. The vessel Immediately on strik-
ing the reef Vas boarded by halt-clai
savage wreekers. who threatened the
lives OF ;hs unfortunate crew. For four
days and nights Captain EIletssn and
MS crew stuck 10 TIE wreck and rspeIlei
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
COLORADO PIONEER GONE
William g. Fisher of Denver Dies Suddenly
in New York City.

Denver, Colo, April News was re-
ceived here early this morning of the
death in New York Of William c. Fisher
head of the dry goods firm of Daniels &
Fisher of this city. Mr.. Fisher was
pioneer in Colorado. Daniels & Fisher
have for years been one of the leading
dry goods firms in the west.
New York, April 7.-Mr. Fisher had
come east 10 buy goods and spent nearly
all Of yesterday in the dry goods sec
ton, in company with friend, II. G..
Houtz. For several years he had been
suffering with a nervous disease which
greatly affected his lower limbs and at
times he suffered excruciating pains and
lost the power OF walking. II was after
6 O'Clock yesterday evening when Mr..
Fisher reached the hotel and, feeling tir-
ed, he retired directly after dining. Mr..
Houtz, who knew Of Mr.. Fishers weak
ness, occupied a room nearby, where ne
could be called in If needed. Just before
2 o'clock this morning Mr. Fishers limbs
began to pain and crawling Out of bed
he touched the electric button and sum-
moned a bell boy TO his room. To the
boy he said that he was suffering in
tense pain and after he had been helped
back into bed he told the boy 10 hurry
and notify Mr.. Houtz. The latter went
10 the aid Of Mr.. Fisher and asked him
how he felt. He said: MY legs hurt
me so. They are cold Then he groan-
ed and said no more. Mr.. Houtz hurried
out and summoned a physician but when
the latter reached the bedside of Mr..
Fisher the patient was dead. Mr.. FISH
er's brother. Rev. John Fisher, VINO is
pastor Of the Presbyterian church IN
Newark. n. J., has been notified OF his
death. The remains will be sent 10 Den
Yer for interment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
TO GUARD WESTERN INTERESTS
Western Senators Unite to Get Rates Into
the Tariff Bill.

Wa shingtor, April IA number OF he
western Republican senators. more par
ticularly those from the r jcky Mountain
states, have united in a movement 10
make sure of securing certain concessions
IL the tariff bill which they consider i'm
portant 10 that section IF the country.
There have been several informal confer
ences recently. hut ~ 10 date no c3reiu-
sions have been reached.
The articles which the senators have
especially il view are wool, hides. coal
and lead ore. The tendency IS % ask a
change in the portion of the WOOL SEIZED
uie which refers to third-class woods The
proba bili,ies are that there Nil be a de-
mand for specific instead of ad yalorem
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
Hawthorne Truly SAYS:

''These railroads are positively the
greatest blessings that the ages have
wrought out for US. They give Us wings.
they annihilate the toll and dust OF pill
grimage; they spirituaiize travel. Tran
sition being so facile. what can be any
mans inducsrnent - tarry in one spot?
Way should ne make himself prisoner
for life in brick. and stone, and Old.
worm-eaten timber. when he may just
as easily dwell wherever the beautiful
shall offer nm homer"
The magnificent trains OF the Santa
Fe Route offer a facile transition 70
many beautiful spots in Colorado, New
Mexico. Arizona, and California. Free
descriptive literature. v. J. Black O.
?. A. A. T. & s 2 Ry.. Topeka. Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
GARY'S DAUGHTERS WEDDING
Is Described as Being Very Fetc ching
Little Affair.

Baltimore, Md, April THE most
brilliant social event of the season in this
city was the wedding of Mss Ida Cathe-
rine Gary, daughter of the postmaster
general, TO Mr.. Francis Edward Pegram,
which took place here this afternoon.
The bride is Mr.. Gary's fifth daughter,
and the fourth to wed. Three mmarri-
ed sisters acted as bridesmaids.
The ceremony was performed at
Brown Memorial church, by the Rev.
Maitbie D. Babcock, who used the Epis-
copal service, and in all its arrange
rIents the wedding was one of the most
beautiful and best planned that has ever
taken place in Baltimore.
Hhe bride entered thee hurch with her
father, by whom she was given away at
the chacel. Among those present were:
The vice president and Mrs. Hobart. Sec
rotary OF State Sherman, Secretary Of
the Treasury and Mrs. Gage, Secretary
Of War and Mrs. Alger, and Miss Alger;
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Attor-
ney General Mckenna and Governor
Lowndes and Mrs. Lowndes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
MILLION FOR THE CHURCH
Miss Ninifred Martin Bequeaths to
Catholic Institutions.

Baltimore, Md. April by the viii of
the late Miss W;nifred Martin, who died at
the Hotel Altamount on April 4, nearly, If
not quite a million dollars is bequeathed to
various Catholic churches and charities in
Maryland and California Mis- Martin was
q teacher by profession, but inherited a
large estate from her half brother, John @.
Downey, who was for three terms governor
Of California When he died he bequeathe1
almost his entire fortune 10 mis- sister. who
at one time conducted an academy for
young ladies in Charles county, Maryland.
The Roman Catholic arch-Episeopal diocese
of Baltimore is by the will made residuary
leratee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
CAST IRON PIPE COMBINE
United States Grand Jury Returns Indici
ments at Chat tanooga.

Chattanooga, Tern, April THE Unit
ed States grand jury in session here to-
day returned indictments against cast
iron pipe companies for violations of the
Sherman antitrust law. The companies
affected are: Chattanooga Foundry and
Pipe works, Addison Pipe and Steel com
pany, Dennis, Long & Co., Howard, Har-
rison, Admission Pipe and Foundry COM
pany and South Pittsburg Pipe works.
1t is particularly charged that these
companies have entered into an unlawful
conspiracy and combination to control the
output and prices of cast iron pipe in
fhirty-six states and territories Of the
Union
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
UPsETrING The POLICE FORCE
New Kansas City Police Commissioners
Begin Business.

Kansas City, Mo-, April THE recent
legislative investigation Of the Kansas City
police department bore fruit tonight. when
the new board of police commissioners took
the first step toward thorough re-organi-
cation of the force The resignation Of
Henry S. Julian as chief of police was re-
ceived and accepted. In his place the COM
missioners appointed Thomas y. Vallins,
at present superintendent of the local
branch of the Pinkerton service. The new
chief has been in Kansas City less than
four months, having been sent here from
Chicago by the Pinkertons in January last.
The commissioners also promoted Detective
John Hayes to the position of inspector Of
detectives. Thomas P. FIahive, who has
held that position. was reduced 10 the rank
of sergeant, or roundsman. Many other
changes are expected to follow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
OAKLAND Is IN REVOLT
is PortugaPs Job. But Dangerously Close
to the Transvaa1.

London. April 7.-Dispatches from Pre-
toria and Delagoa Bay say that the
whole of Gazaland is in open revolt.
Twenty-Five thousand natives have re-
belled against the Portuguese govern
ment. The principal rising is only about
forty miles from the Transvaal border
The Portuguese troops are modelling
rapidly and the situation is regarded as
rrnnSt SarinnS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-08
VENEZUELA HAS RATIFIED
Confirmation of the Report Is had From
an Official Source.

Washington, April denomination q
the reported ratification by the Venezu-
elan congress of the arbitration treaty
has come to the state department from
United States Minister Thomas at Car
acas in the following cabiegram, dated
yesterday:
Treaty was ratified by congress yes
terday."
While that treaty provides that the
ratification may be exchanged either IN
London or Washington, the officials CT
the state department believe that this
ceremony will take place in London, as
lit may thus serve the purpose OF initial
ing the restoration of diplomatic rela-
tons between Great Britain and Vene-
zuela, after a suspension of more than
ten years.