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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-02-09
THEY BOTH CONCEDE
COUNTY SURVEYOR GETS PAY FOR
FIVE DAYS.

County Commissioners and Mr.. Brown Dis
cuss the Matter Quietly, and Both sides
Make Copcessions-Case Was Before the
District Court, and After Both Parties
to the Case Had Come to an Agreement,
1t Was No Longer Necessary to Con-
tinue It-Suit Is Brought to Recover
Rent Upon an Empty Building.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-02-09

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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-02-09

II It's good printing that's wanted
the beSt-one needs must use extraordinary
oautiou-for In the great city OF Wichita
the good printers can be counted
with one OF the smallest figures IN the box.
while the poor printers are known
by the dozens. Specimens OF our work
prove that We belong With The minority
the good printers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
MISS BARRETT's WILL FILED.
Instrument Was Dated Three DAYS Before
Her Death,

cambridge, Mass, August 1.-THE
wiz and testament of Alice M. Barrett,
tne pookkeeper of Kilby street office,
whose sensational suicide two weeks ago
mas neen the subject of inquiry, was
LIED IN the probate court here today.
Inc viii is couched in legal pharseology
throughout and was carefully prepared
ana written. 1t begins: ''In the name of
'sod, amen,' and asserts the sanity of
sne Ga testator and the uncertainty Of life.
Inc payment of just debts and funera
charges IS required and then follows
paragraphs of bequests.
ana clothing, with all moneys in the
savings bank are given to her mother,
Mrs. Ella Maria Barrett. To her elder
nrother, Edwin Warren Barrett, is given
mortgage on property in Waltham and
nan interest in mortgage deed of GER
TAIN real estate in Littleton N. H.; to her
younger brother, Charlie Howard Bar
rett Is given $3.50 and the other half inter-
est OF the mortgage deed. Then follows
the disposal Of Individual gifts to init.
mate girl friends, and those gifts include
Dric-a -brac, rings, books, china and a
gold thimble, the value of all being ap-
parentIy considerable, and in conclusion
ner mother is named executrix The will
Is witnessed and attested to in due form
The papers issued are made returnable
on September 7th next. Mrs. Barrett
hled an inventory of the estate to the
effect that there is no real estate, and
that the personal state amounts to ii .375.
The will was witnessed on July 2lst
and three days later she was found dead
IN the office where she worked.
The medical examiner said she died
from pistol wound.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
WALKED FROM PORTLAND.
A Demented Gorham Boy Found a
Old Orchard.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Old Orchard, August ia demented
boy who was afterwards identified as
Ray Hanllin of Gorham, was taken in
charge by the police today. The boy was
first noticed coming down the railroad
track from the direction of Portland and
was on the run when seen. His trousers
were cut off nearly to the thighs and he was
bare footed. The railroad station was
crowded with people at the time, but he
passed by and proceeded down the street.
When stopped by an officer he was un-
able to say anything except to tell his
name and where he was from. 1t is sup
posed from his appearance that he walked
the entire distance from Portland. He
is about II years old and is the same boy
who was found short time ago in an
unoccupied house in East Deering. His
father will be notified.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
WILLIS BOYS IMPROVING.
Everett VIII Be Arrested AS Soon As III.
Receivers Sufficiently.

Boston, August 1.-THE condition of
Herbert Willis and Everett Willis and
Officer Darling, who was shot during the
bloody battle at the state prison Monday
afternoon, is reported tonight as slight
ly improved. Herbert Willis, the life pris-
oner, who is in the prison hospital, is
still in a most critical scondition, but to-
day he took nourishment in the form of a
pint of milk and is said to have rallied
somewhat since that time Everett
Willis. his brother, who is at the Massa-
chusetts general hospital, under close sur
veillance, has continued to gain strength
today and one of the bullets which en-
tered his chest was removed this after
noon. One still remains in the head for
which the physicians have not dared to
search. A warrant charging assault up-
on, with intent to kill Officer Darling.
will be sworn out against Everett Willis
in the Charlestown district court tomor-
row, which will be served upon him at
the earliest opportunity after he has re-
covered sufficiently to be removed from
the hospital. Officer Darling is making
good progress and no signs of inflam-
nation have developed. 1t is believed
that he will recover.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
BODY of Murdered Man linden tilted.

Marlboro, Mass, August ia strong
clue to the identity of the murdered man
who was found In the woods on the out
skirts of Marlboro last Sunday, came to
light today when it developed that James
Smith, formerly an employe OF the
Worcester Construction company, whose
clothing resembled that found on the
body, has been missing since Wednesday,
August 4.
Smith was at work on the Worcester
and Marlboro street railway. He drew
his pay Tuesday and did not appear in
the place afterwards.
Smith boarded with Mrs. Ellen M.
l1eary, but he left her house on July q
owing weeks board. While here Smith
occupied a room with q man named
James Kelly, who left Mrs. Leary's place
on the same day that Smith did, but later
ne came back and settled his bill. He
Immediately disappeared again and has
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
CANOvAs BODY AT MADRID.
Immense Crowds Meet the Remains at
Depot.

Madrid, August 1.-THE body of the
late premier of Spain Senior Canovas del
Castillo. arrived here at SO a. m. today
from Santa Agueda. It was met at the
railway station by the ministers of the
diplomatic corps and the civil and mill
tary authorities of Madrid and it's vicini-
ty. Immense crowds of people were as
sembled about the depot.
The coffin was placed in the waiting
room at the station where prayers were
said over the remains. The latter were
then conveyed to the re sidence of the late
premier, escorted by a company of in
fantry with bands and colors. Inside the
mansion chapel had been arranged with
two affairs and masses were continually
celebrated until noon when the public
were admitted to view the body.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12

DrItlSn Iioss was IL Aileu anu OIL
Wounded-Artillery Employed to Dis
lodge Arabs-Steadiness and Dash of
Troops Praised.
Cairo, August 11.-Official dispatches
from Assouan, on the Nile, near the first
cataract, give details Of the capture of
Abu Hamed on August by the Anglo
Egyptian troops under Col. Hunter after
an IS hours march from Morawi.
After carrying the high ground over
looking the town the Anglo Egyptian
troops advanced to the attack upon the
village. A stubborn house to house fight
ensued and Col. Hunter was obliged to
bring up the artillery before it was
possible to carry the position.
The total loss was 81 killed and 61
wounded, of whom the 10th Soudanese
battalion lost IA killed, among them two
British officers and "a wounded Major
H. M. Sidney fell mortally wounded
while leading his men tothe attack and
died in five minutes. Lieut.. Fizt Clarence
was shot almost at the same moment
through the heart. Three Egyptian
officers received severe gunshot wounds.
Col. Hunter in his dispatches warmly
praises the steadiness and dash of the
troops Throughout the engagement. The
village is network of crowded houses
and twisting narrow alleys, SO that most
of the fighting was done at the point OF
the bayOnet.
The dervishes repeatedly charged
through the narrow streets.
Finally their cavalry, having lost near
ly half their number, fled precipitately,
followed by about 100 infantry. These
were all that escaped. The dervish COM
mander, Mohammed Zein, was captured.
Another we'll known emjr stubbornly
defended himself with his followers in a
strongly fortified house and was only
killed at last when the house was de-
stroyed by the artillery.
large number of prisoners, arms,
standards, camels and horses with other
property were taken. The Nile at Merawi
is in a most unpleasant state from the
corpses floating down.
The inhabitants during the advance of
the Dongola expedition have shown every
kind of rejoicing at their deliverance
from dervish oppression. The garrison at
bu Hamed has ~-been much increased
since the Khalifas defeat of the Jaalin
tribes and the capture of Metemneh by
his forces.
On the other hand Col. Hunters troops
were assisted in capturing the town by
some friendly Arabs from Murad.
The loss of Major Sidney and Lieut.
Fitz Clarence is deeply deplored. They
were very popular in the army.
At present the general situation is as
follows: The Khalifa continues to enforce
the army of occupation at Metemneh
under Mahmoud. Both sides of the river
have been fortified Mahmoud recently
sent reinforcements to Beerber, but re-
called them on hearing of the advance
by Col. Hunter upon Abu Hamed.
He now threatens to advance upon
Jakdul, village held by friendly Arabs,
but it is expected that the arrival of gum
boats at Abu Hamed shortly will prevent
him from leaving Metemneh with any
considerable force.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
Dupont Not up the Mark

s Newport, R. l., August 1.-THE torpedo
boat Dupont, built by the well known
Herreshoff firm at Bristol to make a
speed of 27 Ia knots was given her second
official trial over a 60 miles course in
Narragansett bay today, during which
she made an average speed of 1856, al
though this is more than a full knot
above her contract requirements, it is not
quite up to the trial speed of the Porter,
a sister ship Of the Dupont, nor is it as
high as thatimade by the Dupont on a
previous trial Today there was again a
lack of vacuum yet with this hindrance
the boat was able to make speed which
in but few cases has been exceeded.
The official uncorrected speed average
has been figured at 28.5 by the board OF
official. The actual time is yet to be com.
puted and will be governed by tidal cor
reotions.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
weyler Comments on canovas' D cath

Havana, August 1.-THE afternoon
newspapers contained special dispatches
from Madrid commenting upon the
significance CT the friendly messages of
President Mckinley, Secretary Sherman,
General Stewart L. Woodford and Mr..
Hannis Taylor in Spain's hour of sorrow.
Capt. General Weyler, entered Havana
on horseback with an escort of cavalry
this evening. He was received by the
authorities in the outskirts of the city
crowds cheered for Spain and Weyler. The
moved by the news of the death of Senior
of it he started for Havana. He character
lied the calamity as an immenBe national
loss adding:
II was completely identified with his
policy, was sent to Cuba by him and was
his personal friend. 1t has been perhaps
due to him that the real interests of Cuba
have been conserved. -
The public mourning for Senior Canovas
will last three days.
A Carlist Uprising Predicted.
Paris, August 1.-THE Matin pub
fishes statement which purports to be
from Carlist sources to the effect that
60, 600 volunteers have been organized and
are being rapidly armed in various
provinces in Spain, ready to rise at the
signal of Don Carlos. The pretender,
however, according to this story sis re-
strained by patriots and will await the
issue of the Cuban difficulty before
making bid for the throne"
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12

Pennington, August 1.-THE Franklin
County Fish and Game association will
meet on Thursday to decide upon further
measures necessary to better protect the
brooks and ponds in this section. Sports
men are expected to ask for more restric,
tions in fishing in Varnum's and other
ponds next season. The law on salmon
fishing will be off after July 20 of next
year and in order to preserve the fish it is
hoped to restrict the number taken by
any one individual.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
Willis Boys Mother Visits Them.

Boston. August 1.-THE mother of the
two Willis boys came to this city TODAY
to see them. She was permitted to SCI
Everett at the Massachusetts,. General hos
pital, but at the prison she was not per.
1nitted to LOOK upon the unconscious
form of Herbert, as he had given no signs
OF life except that Of breathing and pulse
for several hours. and it was thought ad.
visable for her to postpone her visit till
later.
could hardly control herself, the devoted
mother spoke words of tender comfort,
but the boy did not respond.
Everett Willis is under the surveillance
of an officer day and night. AS soon
as he is able to leave the hospital war.
rant will be sworn out against him and
he will be taken into court, but on just
what charge has not yet been decided.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
Choosing Judge Holman's Successor.

Cincinnati, August 11.-Following are
the latest figures from the congressional
election in the fourth Indiana district for
a successor to the late Judge Holman:
Decatur county, Lees majority, 80;
Bartholomew county, Griffith S majority,
1859; Jennings county, Lees majority,
Ripley county, Lees majority, 5S; Jeffer-
son county, Lees majority, $40; Brown
county, with one township out),
Grifith's majority, 424; Dearborn county,
Griffith's 8 majority, 825.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
THE REED INQUEST.
Fifteen Witnesses Testify to Unimportant
Facts.

North Adams, Mass. August 11.-There
were Is witnesses all told to give tstimo-
ny in the Reed murder inquest today.
Frank Stockton, who lives very near the
Reed house and his friend George Lidford,
testified that as they were sitting togeth-
er on Stockton's steps, about o'clock on
the night of the murder, they.heard four
pistol shots fired in rapid succession.
A story that may have an important
bearing upon the murder is told by Viii.
liam Mead, a young man who happened
to be at the end of the Holden street
bridge, about SO feet from the end OF
Reeds house, on the night of the MUIR
der. He says that little after clock
team suddenly came upon him from
some nearby place, as it did not come up
the road, and drove over the bridge into
River street. There was but one man in
the wagon and he had either a lap robe
or blanket over him and was driving
the horse with oAe hand. The team went
rapidly across the bridge and disappeared
down River street.
1t is the theory of the officers that but
one man was concerned in the murder,
and they are directing their energies
towards tracing the wagon containing
the one man.
William Mason of Williamstown tells
a story of Reeds dealings with Lanfair,
which is not specially valuable, except
for the fact that it contradicts some state
ments which have been made by the lat
ter. Mason says that Reed brought q
pair of oxen off him and both went to
Clarksburg to put the oxen to pasture.
The pasture was not far from Lanfair' s
house and on their return they stopped
there.
Reed bought two sets of harnesses, two
wagons and sleigh off Lanfair, and
when they settled Reed was indebted to
Lanfair s27. Reed told Lanfair to come
down Saturday night and get his money.
Mayor Houghton, acting in official ca
pacity, has offered reward of $500 for
the detection of the murderer of either of
the victims.
George II. Parker of Wells, Vermont
and W. K. Kelly Of Middleton Springs,
who married nieces of Mr.. Reed, were
in the city today and engaged attorneys
to protect their interests in the estate Of
the deceased.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
WILL STAND BY SILVER.
Virginia Democrats Are All For tn
White Metal.

WnILo Nueudi.
Roanoke, Va, August 11.-At the Dem
ocratic convention here today Mr.. Il. w.
Saunders was made permanent chairman.
Mr.. Saunders In assuming the chair said,
in part: ''We propose to maintain the
struggle for the principle of federal in
come tax until it is made permanent
feature of our fiscal system. On the cur
rency question the Democratic party is
now united and resolved, For the future
there will be no lodging, no hesitation,
no ambiguous platforms, but we will
pronounce in favor of the immediate es-
tablishment of bi-metallism by the inde-
pendent action of the United States
through the free coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of 16 to l..
Every denunciation by Mr.. Saunders of
the gold standard elected applause from
the convention. The first considerable
outburst of cheering was evoked by the
declaration that VIM. j. Bryan would be
elected President in 1900.
Judge Samuel Williams presented a
communication from the committee ap-
pointed by the Populist state convention
which nominated Edmund r. Cooke for
Lieutenant Governor. This communica-
tion simply advised the Democratic body
of the Populists' action. Mr.. Hale, a
member of the committee, was accorded
seat.
During. the absence of the committee
on credentials, several speeches were
| made by well-known leaders. Among
those who spoke was ex-Judge Rhea.
The utterance which called for the most
| hearty applause was the expression that
he sympathized with the man who went
| crazy in trying to discover the difference
| between Cleveland adversity and Mckin.
! ley prosperity The convention at.
O'Clock took a recess until o'clock. :,
The platform re-afirms the platform o.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
UNDERGROUND TUNNEL.
Interesting Discoveries at Historic
Fortress at LOuisburg.
TRANSATLANTIC SPEED TEST OF
WAR SHIT PROPOSED,

English Ship Renown To Be iSent Across
Indiana Compared-Indiana Goes Into
Dry Dock Today.
Halifax, N. S., August ia despatch
from Louisburg, G. B., says:
A valuable find in the historic fortress
of Louisburg was made today. A party
digging for money and relics, dug through
a large tunnel, and upon exploration
found depth Of 60 feet and travelled
about rs feet, coming to an obstruction
in wall blown up, probably by powder.
Exploring further they found an en-
trance at the southern parade of the old
fort, and traced 1t about quarter mile
to the other outlet at the south gate
Ihe tunnel Is arched and built magnifi-
Gently of masonry. At the entrance was
found the skeleton of man. The pres
ent holders of the property will remove
the obstruction in the tunnel. 1t is
thought there are other underground pas
sages. Tourists are gr eatly interested.
The reported intention of the British,
admiralty to give the battleship Renown
Ia speed test from England to Halifax
will be one of the greatest commercial
and naval features of the year if carried
into effect. Such test by the naval au-
thorities would demonstrate the charac-
ter of Halifax as the terminal point of O.
fast Atlantic service. The Renown is
a massive ship and is speedy, and her
safe arrival here in perhaps five days
would be q tangible advertisement of the
port. The speed of the Renown is I8. "a.
The Renown's venture on fast running
at sea will also demonstrate the seaworth-
iness of the vessel and her coal carryi ing
capacity. The Renown is heavier ves-
sci than the Indiana by 5000 tons, but
does not carry half the guns that the In
diana does. The Renown has barbettes
in place of revolving turrets and has sew
eral heavy guns below the main deck.
What the Renown lacks in weight and
size of guns, she gains in speed, seaworth-
iness and ammunition and bunker space.
She could remain longer in action than
the Indiana, manoeuvre more rapidly
and stand heavier weather. Ad-
miral Fishers flagship will come across
full armed and equipped Her great
speed run will be watched with profound
interest. 1t is reported that H. M. S.
Minerva, cruiser, will shortly leave Eng
land to replace the Buzzard of this sta
tion. 1t is expected that the Minerva
will convey the two torpedo boat destroy
ers that have been commissioned for this
| station.
The United States battleship Indiana
will go into the dry dock tomorrow
morning at O'Clock. Last evening the
officers of the British warship Talbot
and Indiana dined on the flagship Cres-
cent with the officers of that ship.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
West Buxton Wants EIectrics.
ESPECIAL TO THE PRESS.l

Biddeford, August 1.-THE projectors
of the proposed Saco Valley Electric rail-
road were given hearing before the mu-
nicipal officers of West Buxton today on
a petition to locate the poles and rails of
the proposed road in that town. There
was large attendance of citizens ut the
hearing and the greatest enthusiasm was
manifested over the road. There was no
opposition and it was voted to grant the
ompany the privileges asked for. The
company has a similar hearing in Saco
Saturday when there will be some oppo-
sition on the part of the Biddeford and
Saco road.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
Death Caused by Earthquake.

San Francisco, August "details of
the great earthquake shock in June which
made all India tremble received in Orient
mail advices confirm the original reports
of it's severity. In northern Bengal,
Aaesam and Cachar the shocks continued
for some time. The mortality in the
Cherera hills is estimated at from 1000 to
5000.
At Col Para a tidal wave destroyed the
bazaar and six were lost. The telegraph
office in Cherera and all Pucca buildings
were destroyed and the natives were
forced to flee for their lives.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
PIcKPocKET ARRESTED.
Slick Looking Gentleman Run in by Police
at Old Orchard.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Old Orchard, August 11.-Chief of Po-
lice Whittier arrested today man who
gave his name as George Howard and
said he was from Philadelphia. He was
pocket of Charles Ross of Lynn at the
race track yesterday. During the after
noon Ross was leaning against the fence
watching a heat.when he felt Ehand in
his pocket. Turning quickly he caught
Howard by the. wrist. but the latter broke
Today he saw his man on the street and
caused his arrest. The thief is about 80
years old, well dressed and good looking.
He had pair of kid gloves in his pocket.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
THE HOHENZOLLERN DEPARTS.
William of Germany Terminates His Visit
in Russia.

ST. Petersburg, August 11.-At II
O'Clock this morning their imperial
majesties of Russia and Germany started
on board the Russian imperial yacht
Emperor William and Empress Augusta
Victoria were to re-embark upon the
German imperial yacht Hohenzollern.
AS the Alexandria left the landing
stage salutes were fred, the troops saluted,
the bands played the German national
shores cheered continually. The German
Emperor and Empress bowed repeatedly
in acknowledgement of the salutes.
The Alexandra reached Cronstadt at
O'Clock this afternoon. The quays were
densely crowded. Their German and
Russian majesties Immediately went on
board the German ironclad koenig
Wilhelm, where they lunched with Prince
Henry of Prussia.
The German squadron remained in the
roads until after O'Clock when the signal
was given to get underweigh. The Ger
man gunner thundered a salute to which
the Cronstadt forts replied. AS the
squadron slowly steamed out the crews
manned ship and cheered thrice as they
passed the Koenig Wilhelm, while the
Russian anthem was played. When all
had passed the Hohenzollern came up and
their Russian and German majesties
bade farewell to Prince Henry and went
on board the German imperial yacht.
Their Russian majesties bade their
guests a most cordial farewell and re-
turned to the Alexandria, their German
majesties accompanying them to the
bottom of the ladder.
The Koenig Wilhelm, hitherto silent,
now fired farewell salute. 1t was near
ly O'Clock when the Alexandria steamed
in the direction of the new Peterhoff
palace and the Hohenzollern departed
with her escort.
The Portland daily press., 1897-08-12
Exporting Tin Plate Now.

Elwood. Ind, August 1.-THE first tin
plate manufactured in America to be sent
to Europe is according to the local manu- :
facturers that started today by the Ameri-
can Tin Plate company of Elwood on its
way to Italy. 1t was carload consisting
of 500 boxes of the most costly tin plate
made here and it is said that this will be
followed by other shipments because of a
growing demand abroad for American tin
plate.
The company will tomorrow make a
similar shipment to England.