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The times., 1898-02-01
Senor Gana's Transfer.

The report OF the transfer OF Senor Cana,
Chilean minister at this post to London, has
not been communicated TO the State De
partIucnt. 1t has heeD reported. however.
I'm social circles that the change viii be
made The departure or Senor Cana, his
wife, son and daughter, viii be a distinct
loss to the society or tte capital. They
have been here for about eight years, ard
have made many friends during their
stay. They have ent ertained a nd been en-
tertained very often during the social sea-
Eon. No definite date has been fixed for
the reported change.
The times., 1898-02-01
ROCK CREEK PARK.
Senator Cockreu Introduces a Bill
Enlarging Its Usefulness.

bill introduced by Mr.. CockreII yes
terday In the Senate contemplates the
enlargement of the scope of Rock Creek
Park. 1t authorizes the various States
to erect within the park State exhibi-
ton buildings, in which are to be dis
played such articles as may be decided
upon by the States themselves.
1t is suggested that by an exhibition
OF this sort at the National Capitol
the various products of every nation
may be brought to the attention of Wis
itors and strangers in Washington. and
a permanent exhibit ultimately created
that will be one of the great features
of the qark.
No State has yet applied for space
and the bill merely anticipates what
may be done in the future The exhi-
bits, if established, are to be cared for
and maintained without expense to the
general government.
The times., 1898-02-01
Capt. Ray Reports From Fort Yukon.

Mr. Z. u. Wells. a newspaper ma n who
is now in seattle, having Just arrived
there from the KlOndike country. that
he bears with him the report of Capt.
Ray, sent from Fort Yukon under date
Of December 20, concerning preparations
for the Government relief eXpedi tions
along the treasure field route. Mr..
Wells has been directed 10 hand over
the report to Gen. Merriam, at Van
couver, who Will telegraph to the War
department the substance of the infor-
nation il contains.
The times., 1898-02-01
National Union Officers.

At the regular meeting of the District of
Columbia Cabinet, National Union, held
last evening at Scottish Rite Cathedral,
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing wear: President, w. II. Fisher;
vice president. J. p. Burrill; speaker, Rich
ard Rogers; ex-president, w. B. Reilly;
secretary, j. Eliot Wright; treasurer, Henry
Floyd; chaplain, NJ. Cohen; usher, j. f.
Fright; sergeant alarms. Adam Funk, door
keeper, Lewis II. Lannan.
The times., 1898-02-01
G q /
il TODAY-that SUIT and

it TODAY-that SUIT and
OVERCOAT-and get it HERE
from the Schloss Bros stock and
save ONE-HALF of the usual re-
tail price. New, nobby styles and
patterns of the best and most popu-
lar fabrics-all exquisitely tailored
and perfect fitting GUARAN-
TEED satisfactory or your money
back.
Our GUARANTEED Patent
Leather Shoes for men is the only
reliable patent leather made If
they break we will replace with a
new pair. Have all sizes i'll all
popular shapes.
The times., 1898-02-01
NO PENSION RATE INCREASE.
Senator Alle..'s Bill Adversely Re-
ported From tie Committee

In the Senate yesterday the agricul-
tural appropriation bill was reported
and placed on the calendar The Com
mittee on Pensions made an adverse
report of the bill introduced by Sena-
tor Allen raising the minimum rate of
pensions to SO a month.
Senator Gallinger said that this bill
would affect 1853 pensioners. at an
annual cost of S15, ,2S6, ,000 The bill was
placed on the calendar.
The credentials Of Senator McLau-
rim. elected by the South Carolina leg
islature. to ill the unexpired term of
the late Senator Earle, were presented
and the oath Of Office was administered.
The times., 1898-02-01
DYSPEPSIA.

Remember that GROW Eh IRA.
HAMS remedy In GU ARANI EED
10 remove all distress FftOM lah
FIRST DOSE 1t Is folly to suitef
when zoe. bottle, procured iron
vour druggist, will correct Ia.
stautlv all unpleasant symptoms-
An infallible Specific for Dyspepsia
Heartburn, GasGritis. and all dis
eases arising from an impaired
Digestive System. Write TO Grover
Gro ham Co.. Newburgh, N " for
pamphlet.
The times., 1898-02-01

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The times., 1898-02-01

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TahIeus. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
25c. The gen uine has LIB. @ on each tablet
The times., 1898-02-01
NATURES OWN REMEDY = DR..

NATURES OWN REMEDY = Or.
Henry's Blood Tea Is composed of
such roots and herbs as are commonly
used i'm every home. A household
remedy, while mild and safe i'm its ac-
fion, it is q positive cure for Consfipa-
fi0n, BiIiOuSness, and all Blood, Kid
ney, Liver and Bladder Troubles. At
Druggists, Csc.
The times., 1898-02-01
The Queen of rab,e Reers

-'Champagae" Lager-light, sparkling. de-
Iiclous. Case or "a bottles, delivered in
unlettered wagons, 81. Write or phone
Washington Brewery Co, 4th and SITS.
ne. 1t
The times., 1898-02-01
AZALEAS,

TAKE your ORDERS and bundles to Capital
Steam Laundry Agency Hende rSOn's
Cigar Store, cor. 9Th and r; telephone call,
21S2- ja1 20 "a, 20, ,2S, S,fel-2w
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-08

fellow, as the mountain youth go, which
is to say that he was not lenner than
was consistent with grace and supple
ness, that his face had not yet taken
on the expression of settled melancholy
which seems 20 be the heritage of the
mountain folk, men and women, and
that his eye was bright and fearless, and
his laugh had the ring in Ii which is
supposed to vouch for light heart and
a clear conscience. If Inspector Jaffray,
being endowed with the gift of invisi-
bility, could have ridden beside the
mail carrier through the September
forenoon, he would have seen nothing
amiss. At Bray's Flat, at Powderville,
and again at Long Mountain, Anderson
kept we'll within the letter Of his in
structions, handing the locked pouch to
the postmaster and lounging about in
front Of the store until il was brought
out to him again. At the Gap, however,
which was the end Of his route for the
day, he hitched his horse before the
largest Of the three stores and carried
the pouch back to the high desk, where
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-08

room with light. The inspector was
standing at the window, peering out
into the darkness, and he put back his
hand for silence. Layne heard rapid
footballs as of some one running over
the dry leaves i'll the grove. Then there
was glad little cry and the impatient
sniff of horse, quickly followed by u
diminishing clatter of hoofs and silence.
"Layne, he's gone, and I'd be willing
TO bet "a hen worth $50 that | never 80
much as winged him, said the inspector
coolly.
How do you reckon he got loose?"
asked the farmer excitedly.
Jaffray held up the locked handouts.
"You can see for yourself 1 got here
Just in time to hurry him little"
Layne put the lamp down to examine
the letters. by Jacks, / wouldn't have
believed i'll But, then, Lafe's hands
new was no bigger than woman's.
Shall l saddle the hawsses?'
ITO chase him tonight? Not much.
I'll know where to find him when 1
want him. 30 you back TO bed and tell
the women there's nobody killed. And
say, Layne, when TINS thing gets ltseit
talked about, just tell the facts AZ you
know them. Good night. "
The next morning Layne looked to
see the chase organized i'll due form, but
he was disappointed. Inspector Jaffruy
ate his breakfast leisurely, never oncu
referring to the events of the night, and
afterward took the train south The
A A L. r
until he went around behind the porch
bedroom and saw three bullet scars ON
the brick walk under the window.
well, by Jacks" was all he said ut
the time. But later in the day he went
down TO the Cantrell boys store and
lied TO the corps de loisir until Inspector
,Jaffray S reputation for daring bravery
was second only to that of Buck Bran
nan, the revenue collector.
THE END.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-08

And you'd rather die than stand
.rial?"
FOR shore / would-for Willie's
sake. Hit wouldn't be nigh as hard ON
ner"
Lord Lordr' groaned the inspector
behind his teeth. did anybody ever
hear of two such young FOOLS" Then to
Anderson, "You mean that 60 you?"
% Fore God, | do, Cap'n Jaffray.
Thess you try me and see. "
Then as the Lord liveth you shall
have your choice" said the inspector
solemnly. Get up"
Anderson obeyed.
Now climb out of that window
No; hold on till take the irons off. 1
don't want the name of having shot a
handcuffed man. Now, then, out with
you.
LATE climbed out and dropped to tho
ground Then no took deep breath Of
the free night air and began to realiDs
dimly that IL was going to be hard to
die in the full flush Of youth and health.
None the less he turned quickly and
faced the inspector, who stood with
cooked pistol at the open window. 'I'm
ready" he said firmly.
Jaffray snorted: Run, you fool! Do
you suppose I'm going to commit cold
blooded murder and shoot you stand
ing?''
LATE hesitatcd a moment as If in
doubt as to whether he had heard Alright.
Then he turned and walked slowly
away. At the third step the pistol bark
ed thrice, and Layne's dog, chained in
the barnyard set up sympathetic
howl. After that all was still until the
farmer came hurrying to the porch bed
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-08
CONVICTED AN INNOCENT MAN.
Denth-Bcd Confession Of Trunk Egg
EIestone Clears Fred blanchard.

Denth-Bcd Confession of Frunk Egg
EIestone Clears Fred blanchard.
\ dispatch from Athens, n small town
In northern Missouri stated that
Franl, Egglcstone, n former resident Of
Usage, la, had made confession, while
on his deathbcd. admitting that he was
guilty of the crime of forgery commit
ted at that place over IL years ago and
that Fred Blanchard, an intimate friend
of his at that time. was arrested on the
charge, convicted and sentenced to the
penitentiary, where he served his term.
Fred Blanchard was convicted at this
place In 1887 OF forging the name OF his
employer TO draft mainly on EggIe-
stones evidence. though he constantly
asserted his innocence OF the charge
and claimed that some time the guilty
party would be discovered. Upon his
release from the penitentiary he went
TO Sioux City, where he now resides
At the time OF the forgery EgglestOno
was II citizen OF Usage. but soon after
the trial he departed and his where
abouts were unknown until the other
day.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-08
Methodi.t Federation.

The joint commission on Methodist
federation which recently met in Baltl-
more, recommends the use OF a common
cateohism, hymn book, and order of
public worship in the two churches, tho
official oversight of the Epworth League.
n Joint publication house, for China and
Japan, cooperative foreign missionary
work, the discontinmance OF rival
churches in the same community, and
the support of THE American university
at Washington by both churches
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-04-08

able smile that stole over the face of the
inspector at this, but there was no hint
Of levity in his voice when he said,
"Tell me all about it, Miss Willie "
She held out her hand and dropped "A
ring into his palm. THAT'S John Cor
ny's, she said II took it out Of the
mail myself, And I've taken other
things-letters with money in them. "
'What did you do with the money!"
IL gave it to LATE TO keep for me- "
"And what did he do with it?'
81 don't know. | nev' asked him.
did he know where you got it?''
The questions followed each other too
rapidly, and the girl caught her breath
and fought for consistency. Being nat
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
Cuban. to Ds Mounted Police.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept 10 90 Arrange
menis have been completed for the form.
alton Of force Of Cuban mounted po-
lice for the province Of Santiago. II
consists Of commandAnt with tharank
Of major, three captains. ak lieuienants,
10 sergeants and 24O enlisted men. The
rates Of pay Of the enlisted men Are the
same As In the United States army,
while the officers get two o-thirds. Cen
Castillo has charge Of the preliminArie,
Of the appointments.
The Cubans are beginning TO under.
stand that the sudden change they
wanted after the surrender would have
caused disorder aud confusion while nov
every day number OF Cubans are ap.
pointed 70 positions OF power and emoi.
ument
The United States collector Of custom.
here, Mr.. Donaldson, has requested
General Lawton 10 appoint consuls Al
Guantanamo, santiago and MAnzanillo
The treasury department at Washing.
ton seemingly consiacr that the island
of Cuba Is foreign territory and requires
oath before consuls Ia the transaction Of
shipping and other business
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
THE FIRST TROOPS
TO GO TO CUBA
Orders I"nsd Tor the Regiments 81
HunrviiIs 10 Get Rssdy to De-
part Yor the Island.

Washington, Sept 10. The Published
order forming the fret division for the
occupation Of Cuba does not designate
the major general who will command Il,
but states that the division viii BE- TEN.
poranly commanded by the senior Of.
heer on duty until a permanent division
commander is chosen by the president
The division il Of three brigAdes a. FOL.
lows.
Cavalry brigade, composed Of the
Seventh and Eighth United States cav.
airy 70 b. commanded by Brigadief
Oenenl l.. H. Carpenter.
Pint infantry brigade composed Of
Of The Fifteenth United States infantry
and The Fourth United SAFES volunteer
infantry 70 b. commanded by Brigadisf
General Simon Snyder.
second infaniry brigade. COMPOSED ~
the First United States infantry and the
siHth United States volunteer infantry
10 b commanded by Bngadier General
z. r. williston.
Thsse troops, with the exception Of
the fifteenth infantry. are under orders
20 20 10 Huntsville. Ala. and the FIT.
teenih w.ll probably be ordered there
sooa
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
THE PEACE COMMISSION
HAS BEGUN ITS WORK
Americans Open Headquarters aud or.
Eaniss-spaniards Denv Alleged Ia-
tsrvisws In French Newspaper.

Paris, Sept 10. The United States
peace commission has taken possession
OF its working quarters, a suite Of seven
rooms on the ground tioor Of the Hotel
Continental, commanding a view OF the
Tullieries gardens, and was formerly
used by ex.Empress Eugene. American
hag' dnpe the entrance 20 the peaco
commissions apartments. The clerical
force Of the commission has been sys.
tematiEed and is now working busily.
Many wooden boxes containing the
record. data and authorities affecting the
case OF the United States, have been un.
packed and carefully arranged.
Il is believed the commissioners are
crystalIzing their plans aud Arranging
all details Of the work which will bo
taken up when the commissions begin
their joint session.
The spanish commissioner. dony vnri.
ous interviews and paragraphs purport.
ing 10 give the substance uf their in.
structions, which appeared IN the news.
papers. The SECRETARY %, the spanish
commission said: "No member Of our
commission has given any interview.
and all winch p.1e'rcd IN s.dt ~ on.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
Valuable Timber Lands Have Been
Reduced 10 Ashes Over an I'M
mense Territory.
HEAVY RAINS ONLY
CAN STOP THE FLAMES.
Two Government Reserves Are Burn
ing-The fires Are Nearly Three
Hundred Miles In Cir.
/cumferenee.

Carbondale, Sept 80 On Bald noun.
tain. above Cattle creek, 20 the east Of
this place, the entire ridge Is nhame,
aud the heavy west winds prevailing
the last three days. are driving !, up
along the mountain TO the east. and at
present extends distance Of five miles
10 the southeast
For miles around 20 the northwest Of
Haystack mountain, and extending
across 20 Muddy country, another large
FIRE il burning. while due west. above
Spring gulch, large timber tracts, COW
ering hundreds Of acres, are being de-
stroyed.
Northwest of there, above Sunshine,
another large tract j. burning. and due
north Of here, between Spring valley
and Grand river, a large tract OF Mesa
land, over ~ miles in length, Is burning.
The government reserve. bounded by
Grand river on the north, Roaring fork
on the east and Gunnison on the west, IL
mass Of flames This reserve runs
through the counties Of Garfield, Delta
aud Mesa
Big White River government reserve.
starting in Garfield county, and extend
ing through Routt and Rio Blanco coun.
ties, is also afre
Reliable reports show that the fires
are now nearly 800 miles In circumfer.
enoe. with Glenwood Springs for the
center, and practically every mountain
range with timber IL ablaze. Many
ranches have been abandoned
There appears 10 D. no hops oi = oes-
sation Of the conflsgration except by a
very heavy rain or the demolition %
timber by the destroying element
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01

about 80 years ago. The body was re.
inferred In the city cemetery.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
10. Do wI.sen.In oa.nsh.a.

Milwaukee, Sept 80 Reports have
been received AZ railroad offices In this
city 10 the effect that the forest fires IN
the northern part Of the state have been
quenched by heavy fall Of rain.
The heaviest loss suffered is In Cum.
bcrland where 2j families are rendered
homeless by the flames and a large saw.
mil plant valued at s22s. 600 y wiped
out
only one death a. far a. known ~.
suited, and that was Mrs Jacob Core.
son q Drywood
Two children of Mrs. Corrcson's were
seriously burned while attempting 10
rescued niheir mother.
Pecuniary loss not expected 20 reach
over a., ,OW 900.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01

Nayasota, Tox., Sept 30 The top Of
metallic casket was discovered In
Bridges lane, a thoroughfare In town.
IL seems the street now runs over what
was once a cemetery aud tho wagon
track had cut down several feet. Tns
cnskot had n small piece recently broker
out, disclosing the remains Of mai
dressed IN broadcloth suit IL is sail
TO be the body OF DR.. W. L. CrenshAH
KILLED by being thrown from his horse
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01

Moifati, Tex, sept s0.-w. V
Hodges, who lives near here, has the
champion cotton picker Of the worla.
On the day MS lit'ie daughter Emma
was year. ana week old. ia cotton
that made one-half bale 20 the acre, she
picked 2i5 pounds between sun up AMI
sundown, taking one hours rest %
noon. She '-eighs a. pounds TINS o
vouohed for y all q his neignboF as b..
ing correct.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
A.l. FOR Th,.. Huaarsa R,a..

Chicago, Sept. 30. sheriff Of Pana,
His, where there has besI trouble be.
tween imported negroes aud union min.
,rs, telegrAphed Governor Tanner Al
Springfield, AZ O'Clock this morning 70
send 800 rihes and have the weapons Al
Pana at "a m. The governor said the
request could not b. complied with.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01
6LANco PREPARING
FOR THE EVACUATION
ne Psrdons All Political Prisoners snd
D.siEustss the Places where the
Troops VIII Embark.

Havana. Sept SO.-The Official Ga.
mite publishes deeree signed by Cap.
tain General Blanco and bearing date Of
Sept q, granting pardon 20 and order.
ing the release OF all political prisoners
IN the island II Is understood that or.
dsr have been given 10 the Spanish
forces At Holguin 10 march 10 Gibara,
concentrate there and hold themselve.
in readiness for shipment 20 Spain. The
troops At Puerto Principe are ordered 70
70 10 Nuevitas. those on the Jucaro.
Moron 70 San FernandinA and those At
Manzanillo 20 Cienfuenos
The third and fourth divisions Of the
hrst army corps will embark at Maian.
Eas and the first aud second divisions Of
the same corps from Havana The sol.
diers IN the province OF Pinar del Rio
and the division engaged in the defense
o, Havana. with General Blanco and his
STAFF, will embark at Havana
The Spanish provisional forces organ.
ifed here will, according 20 the order, 20
out of existence and will b. Incorporated
in the nnks Of the e1peditionAry troops
Of the Spanish army. returning 10 Spain
and part Of the modified" -irregu.
ular troops, will be- dishanded.
Each battalion is authorized 20 sell
the horses, mules and oxen belonging q
ii And a special commission is appointed
10 oversee the sale by auction.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01

Jaeksboro. Tex, Sept 5O.-At the Oh
mills the sclffoid on winch the stone.
masons wei worang, fell aud broAe
both legs Of Ira Light an. a Mr Wo.ls
had one lex broken.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01

Instructions are false. We are here ~
defend ourselyes, aud. naturally. are no;
willing 70 give any Of our weapons 10
our opponents.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-10-01

Dallas, Sept 80 -Paschal & O'Cal.
laghan, general merchandise, McsquiEe,
made a general assignment, naming J.
ID, Wyatt as assignee Liabilities e9075, :.
-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-27
A Tiger as a Pet.

Is tiger proper pet for child?
This is question which distressed
mother is asking with pathetic insist.
ence, says the Providence Journal. Her
son, aged IL, has book which contains
these verses:
The tiger Is gentle beast, so innocent and
mild,
Inc very incest sort Of gift for any little child
And mothers Of large families who claim 10
common sense
Will IND tiger well repay the trouble and
expense.
Therefore the boy has become "crazy
for tiger, and the mother is at her
wits end. She says that such pet
would never do for one Of his nervous.
irritable temperament, and she doubts
very much Its gentleness. Might it not,
she asks, bite the cook? Would it not
be a great source of expense? We should
say that her doubts were on the whole
Justified
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-27
The Ginger Habit.

what Is Ii am chewingY' asked thu
man coming out OF the drug store in re
spouse to query from his companion
why, it's ginger root, and 1t is fine
thing to nibble on between meals. 1t is q
great tonic, too, and digester. Will you
have nibbleY" And he extended a bit OF
the root to the other man.
Thanks, no." said the other. "How
long have you been doing itS'
Couple of years or such matter"
Have you tried to quit 1t since you be
gam"
"Of course not Why should ~"
Suppose you try to quit"
"Whyf'
"Simply to test the strength of the gin.
ger habit. had 1t once. A friend of
mine talked to me just as you are doing.
and j, thinking 1t was harmless kind of
thing bought nickle's worth and tried
it for indigestion, think it was. Any
how, whatever 1t was, tried the ginger,
and before l knew what / was about it
was as necessary for me to have ginger
root to chew on as 1t Is for "a tobacco chew
er to have tobacco. Its stimulating effect
had become need had to meet, and as
soon as felt the force of the habit pro-
ceeded to break myself of 1t. / did it. as
any habit almost may be got rid of, but
want to tell you 1t was no easy Job, and II
you doubt me just you throw that away
you have and try going without it for a
week. New York Sun.