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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

Of tcday's session to the consideration OF
pension bills
IN connection with the consideration OF
bills on the pension calendar. Mr.. yess
(Afo.). said:
Il do not want 20 be captious about this
pension business and do not want TO set
myself up as a reformer. but this thing
OF passing a lot OF pension bills simply by
the reading OF the titles and when a
quorum OF the senate is not present. has
got 10 be stopped"
After further referring TO the methods
by which pension bills are passed by the
senate, Mr.. Vest said:
Men of the south have sat here and
permitted these bills TO be passed. having
some delicacy about entering, objections
70 the course Of procedure. Recent events
have obllterated secssonalism and We are
united. We can therefore come here and
object to this spoiiatson land use the
word advisedly) without fear OF having
our motives impugned OF our words mis-
construed. We are paying out IN round
figures Sl4l 90 annually for pensions
and il IS our duty 70 find out why IL is
that thirty-tslree years after the close
OF che civil war. this thing OF pension
claims shows so enormous a sum.
have been criticised by some OF nv peo-
pie because I have not taken a more de-
terminet stand on this pension question.
1 want. however. 10 pay munificently and
literally in pensions. regard such pay
ment as a sacred duty. but DO object 70
the passage OF these bills without proper
consideration and with the same restric-
ures"
Mr.. Galanger q. H). as chairman OF
the pension committee, agreed with Mr..
Vest in his desire 20 have she pension
bills carefully considered. He thought a
quorum OF the senate ought 20 be in at
tendance when the pension calendar was
considered.
During the consideration Of bills on tho
pension calendar. Mr.. CaNery Ual. in
trcduced this resolution:
That IL os the sense OF the senate OF
the United States that the president en-
ter into negotiations with the government
OF Great Britain for the purpose OF alb
rogating or modifying the Clay
wer treaty 50 far and 20 the extent the
same may be deemed 20 prevent the
United States from owning. constructing.
controlling or operating an inter-oceanic
caai across the Isthmus OF Darlen."
The and-scalping bill passed yesterday
by the house was received and. AZ the
reques; of Mr.. Cullom. chairman OF the
committee on interstate commerce. was
laid on the table instead OF being re-
ferred TO the committee A similar bin
has already been reported by the senate
committee on Interstate commerce
A considerable number OF pension bills
had been passed before the senators. one
or TWO a, a time began 10 leave the
chamber. Finally. true 10 his warning.
Mr. Vest raised the point OF no quorum
Forty eight senators responded 10 their
names and consideration OF the pension
bills was resumed. At the expiration Of
the one hour allotted 70 the consideration
OF the pension calendar. twenty-sx bihs
had been passed.
At 1850 o'clock the senate went into ex-
ecutive session
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

At s:l9 the senate resumed business IN
open session.
Mr. Morgan called I'd the Nicaragua
canal bin. with a view 90 making X thu
unfinished business. He maeved that The
senate proceed 10 the consideration OF the
bill.
Instantly Mr.. Peft:grew usoevd to sd-
journ On this motion the ayes and noes
were demanded The vote resulted q
yeas. - noes.
Mr.. Morgsn's motion 10 proceed With
the consideration % the Nicaragua canal
bill was then cerried. and after the bill
dad been laid before the senate. thus be-
coming the unfinished business. the se1-
ate. on motion % Mr.. Morgan. az rs p
NJ adjourned until Monday.
Senator Vest today introduced IN the sen
ate a resolution providing for the ap-
pointment OF joint comm ssion TO inves-
ugate the charges OF CO. N.,tlol in the
conduct OF the war with SPAN The pre-
amble 20 the resolution reciteS tina.
Charges have been made IN the pubic
press over the signatures OF responsible
parties that improper and corrup, means
have been used 10 secure contracts from
the government Tor the purchase OF vss-
OF clothing and other necessary articles
for the army OF the United States during
the war with Spain AZ excessive and ex-
orbitant rates" The resolution calls for
the appointment % three senators ard
FIVE members OF the house and imposes
upon them the duty ~ ''inuirgng as 20 tho
truth OF ell such charges and make re-
port by bill or otherwise - The senia-
tors are 10 be appointed by the president
OF the senate and the members Of tbs
house by the speaker OF che house
Senator Yes, today followed up the de-
bate IN executive session OF YESTERDAY.
concerning the appointment OF senators
and members OF the house 20 positions
on presidential commissions. by the ms
PRODUCTION OF bin prohibiting the prac-
tice OF making such appointments. Ths
bill Is very brief. and il as follows: That
no person. while holding judicial or leg
islatIve Office under the United State-.
shall be appointed by the president a
commissioner or agent OF the government
nor OF any department or bureau thefeof."
In the senate COMMITTEES on foreign re-
lations. while no disposition has been
manifested TO make any opposition 20 thu
Hawaiian h.n as a whoe. some OF ths
members OF the commktce indicate de-
sire 10 amend Il N some particulars. Sen
ator Tlrpie Is among those who show
such a disposition. Ills objection 20 ths
bill reported Is on account % the pro-
vision Tor the congressional delegate Tho
supporters OF the bill indicate wiling
ness 20 strike out this provision and lt
looks as n this would be done.
Senator Mitchell has introduced Oil
amending the existing law In regard -
volunteer soldiers homes as 10 admit
volunteers who were disabled BY the war
with Spain. About 400 men are affect
ed by the proposed amendment.
The senate In executive session today
ratified the q eaty FOR tho extension %
the commission for the completion e
the Mexican boundary for one year.
There was no opposition and no debate.
Treasury statement
Washington. ID. g, Dec. S-Today's
statement OF the condition OF the treasury
shows: Available cash balance. ses2 81. IS;
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
GOOD PLACE To SELL COAL
MarseiIles. France. Offers n Marke
for the American Product

Washington. Dec. S.-Consul skinner a.
Marseilies has Informed the state de
partment that II American coal compan-
les can supply the right kind Of coal "a the
right price. nsmelyt~at about So per ton
delivered INFO the coal bunkers AZ Mar
settles. they have before them the oQpor-
tunity for q new and important market
The consul says that What Is desired IS A
coal resembling the best Welsh, not more
taan I 10 : per cenc ASH. developing 500
10 500 calorifc power and containing the
Ieast volatile matter. The high price at
Marseilles Is ascribed % the shortage IN
the British output owing ID the strikes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
DRY GOODS MARKET

New York. Dec. s-The market today
has been fairly attended. spot business
fully up 10 the previous average. and mail
order demand for general assor tments OF
cotton goods well maintained. Tone OF
the market firm. with few exceptions. and
the general indications are IN favor OF
higher prices on leading lines. Print
cloths strong and some odd goods rather
dearer. Wooden goods without change IN
prices. but demand fair in volume.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
WOOL MARKET.

London. Dec. S-There was full at
tendance OF buyers az the wool sales to-
dav. The market was active and firm.
with a hardening tendency SCoureds
sold extremely well. but fine greasies
were difficult 10 buy at late rates The
number OF bales offered was less. inclui-
ing 4 large selection OF medium Queens
land Bidding was animated and equally
divided between the home and continental
buyers, the majority ot which was bought
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

by Yorkshire purchasers. A sale of sheep
skins was held at Winchester House to-
day. The number offered was $500 bales.
There was an average attendance of buy
ers and $500 bales were sold. which were
OF average selection. The bidding for bet
Ter sorts was fairly brisk. Home and
continental merinos were practically un-
changed. Fine cross breds were from par
to a farthing and low grades sd below
the October figures
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
Chicago Great Western Earnings

Chicago. III. Dec. S.-The gross earnings
Of the Chicago Great Western railway. the
APPLE Leaf Route" for The month q No
vember were A75.771. an increase OF Szs
over the corresponding month last year.
The total increase since the beginning q
the fiscal year duly lis s1.e23 as CON-
pared with same period in lss7.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
THE WEATHER

Washington, Dec S.-Forecast for Fri
day:
Kansas-.Light snow; continued low tenn
perature: northerlly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-SnOw
followed by clearing. Cold weather VIII
continue through Saturday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
PENSIONS IN The SENATE
SENATOR. Vest Demands Deliberate
consideration Herefsrfh

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET
CHICAGO.

Chicago Grain and Provision markets,
furnished by r. L. Bostick. Commission
Broker, Rooms 10 and u. over Kansas Ma
tional Bank. Telephone 167.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
PASSAGE OF THE BILL.

Cardinal Gibbons, IN behalf OF himself
and the archbishop Of the Catholic church
in America has submitted a petition TO
congress. asking that the question Of the
contract school system be re-opened and
that congress again go over the whole
subject of Indian education. The petition
sets forth at length the history of he
Indian school question and the legislation
applying 10 1t. up 10 the recent provisions
in appropriation bills lo0.Sng To the grad
ual discontinuance OF government aid TO
secrtarian schools. The petition asks
that a congressional injury be made in
place of the departmental inquiries, in
order that the merits and defects OF con-
tract schools and government schools msy
be shown. and mot kept as a secret OF
state concealed in the files Of any de-
partment or bureau" The petition was
presented by Representative McIntyNe. Of
Baltimore. and was referred to the house
Indian committee which Is now prepar-
ing the Indian appropriation bill. Senator
German presented a similar petition IL.
the senate. Representative Sherman
chairman of the house committee on In
dian affairs. is in favor Of granting the
prayer that an investigation be made. He
is Of the opinion that as the Catholic
church has made larg e expenditure for
Indian education in the erection OF build
ings etc. il is fair that congress should
know the exact condition OF things. Mr.
Sherman said today that he probably
would take some action 20 bring about
such an investigation but not for some
time yet.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

u YOU want Stockers or Feeders. write
ne Reasonable advances. experienced
saiesmen n each department. Cattle
Hogs and Sheep. Ielephone lSis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
Treasury statement

Washington. d. g, Dec. S-Today's
statement OF the condition OF the treasury
shows: Available cash balance, ST.. $50. 80;
gold reserve s2A. 0SS 30.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

General Miles expects 20 appear before
the house military committee In a few
days to set out personally the reasons
why he thinks his army bill should be
passed. The most urgent IS the fact that
Immediately upon the formal announce
rrent of the peace between the Tni-ed
States and Spain. the United States army
may be suddenly reduced almost a third
and az a time when the need for troops
for garrison purposes IS stu pressing.
This statement does not apply 70 volun-
teer troops AZ stated oy the president
in his message. they. having enlisted for
the war. must all be discharged But
when the war department. acting under
the authority conferred by congress q
the last session, sought 20 recruit the
rszular army 20 a war footing. 20 s-inu-
late enlistments q pledged itself II foE-
nal order % discharge upon his own APP
plicafiOn any recruit who wishes % leave
ne service upon the conclusion % Pesce.
although the nominal terms % enlistment
Was for three years General Niles VII
refer 10 the present prospect q q concll-
SION OF the negotiations a. Paris and the
signature Of the treaty q peace as al
evidence Of the necessity for speedy &C
ton he vii also urge that provision De
made FOR the - ication Of Manila
Chairman Danforth q re immigration
comm ssion. after taking Vlth house
leader. saws ne AL n0r urge re iruui-
grafton b.u Until more members arrive
a. i Is felI THAI The passage OF the meas
gre nigh. D. endangered By having g 20
% q vote with . small Attendance NJ.
Dauforth anticipates sharp contest Tor
81 addition t5-ths questions arising Ehsn
the bill vas before ire senate. ne acu -
ton OF the Philippines. Porto Rico anf
other outlying territories promise - d.
va,op new phases q me labor and mn
gration sub5ect
4 report Submitted . congress By tas
couualssla-er q HEh and fisheries sa1ps
a. expenditure q 81 80 FOR TIE props
es-so- ~ 1ood fshev.es during The nscal
rear ended JEle - last
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09
GEO. r. BARSE, J. II. WAITE.
President. Sec-TreaS
BADGE Live Stock
DANoA Commission Co,
Can,tal stock. $25o.Ooo. Paid Up.

.sooms 1880 Live Stock Exchange BLDG
KANSAS CITY. Mo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

The senate IN executive session today
ratified the eaty Tor tho extension of
the commission for the completion e
the Mexican boundary for one year.
There was no opposition and no debate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

4 report submitted % congress By ire
counlsslo-er @ Nsh and fisheries saops
an sIpendltur q ~. 80 tor the Drops-
es-soa q food fisheries during The nscal
rear ended jun - lzs-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-09

Senator Mitchell has introduced Oil
amending the existing law IN regard -
volunteer soldiers homes. 30 as 10 admit
volunteers who were disabled BY the war
with Spain. About 2Go men are affect
ed by the proposed amendment
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
THE BICYCLE IN AUSTRIA.
There Is = Debt of Gratitude Owing
to Countess Won kielmansegg
from Wheelmnn.

Adopted with enthusiasm by Amer
leans. discussed for years in France,
and combated in Germany by Emperor
William H., bicycling met in no country
with so much opposition as it did in
Austria. The authorities for n long
time remained hostile to it, subjecting
the enjoyment of the sport to draconian
rules and sparing its devotees no sort
of annoyance. TO get permission to
ride in the streets of Vienna the cy-
clists were obliged to undergo pre-
iminary examination, and, in the pres
ence of jury, prove that they were able
to pass through the public streets
without being dangerous or trouble
some TO pedestrians. They were COM
PEELED to carry numbers larger than
that of the hackmen. They were for
hidden to travel through many streets,
and in the localities which were open to
them notices were posted at each cor
ner commanding them to go slow at
one place to put on the brake at anoth-
er, and, in some places, to dismount and
trundle their machines.
The passion Of few titled women for
the wheel at last triumphed over official
prejudices and put an end to the
troubles from which the cyclists suf-
fered Archduchess Stephanie is a
famous wheelwomen. Archduchess
Maria Josepha, in spite of n recent and
somewhat serious accident, is no less
passionately fond of the sport. But the
most ardent of all the Austrian cycle
women is, beyond doubt, Countess
Won Kiclmansegg, wife Of the governor
of Lower Austria. Thanks to her influ-
ence, Count Won Kielmansegg decided
to annul the greater portion of the
vexatious ordinances of which the cy-
clists complained and put into practice
The principle OF free cycling. The
wheelmen, grateful for this favor,
called the edict granting them their
liberty the "Anastasia law" from the
first name of the countess.-Courier des
Etats Unis.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

filled with joy at finding her mother. The
rest, OF the happening is best told in the
mothers own words She said
"On the 2Sth of Sept, 1896, while in the
bloom of health, Beatrice was suddenly and
severely afflicted with spinal meningitis.
Strong and vigorous before, in five weeks
she became feeble and suffered from a para
lytic stroke which twisted her head back to
the side and made it impossible for her to
move limb. Her speech, however, was not
affected. We called in our family doctor,
one of the most experienced and successful
practitioners in the city. He considered
the case a very grave one. Before long lit
tie Beatrice was compelled to wear plaster
paris jacket. Prominent physicians were
consulted, electric batteries were applied
but no benefit was noticed until we tried
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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
A YOUTHFUL REAs0NER.
He Applies His study Of Natural His
tory 10 the Solution of n Sell
entinc Problem.

Johnny" exclaimed Mr.. Blykins, what
are you doingy"
Thinking, sir"
"How dare you waste your time thinking
when you ought TO be studying your les
SOM"
81 was thinking about my lesson"
What book are you engaged in perusine
at this time?" inquired the old gentleman.
Natural history"
"Ah, a very useful and interesting study
It broadens the ideas and assists in taking
the mind from the customary cares Of life
without the danger of decentralization which
sometimes attends frivolous forms of diver
sion"
eyes, SIR"
"How far along have you proceeded in
the study Of natural history?"
I'm learning about amphibious animals
now"
"And highly interesting branch of the
animal kingdom. Can you name an am.
phibious animal-one with which we are
all familiar" And Mr. Blykins folded his
hands before him and gazed at his son with
q look of wise expectancy.
II think so. Is man an animalY
In the scientific sense, yes"
And an amphibious animal is one that
consumes both air and water?"
eyes"
"Then man is one. If he weren't, what
would be the use of having any soda foun.
Washington Star.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
THE LOYAL SOUTH.
The Splendid Proof Given In This
War Was Not Needed 10
Proclaim IL.

A veteran statesman was in Detroit
Few days ago and did little talk
ing that it might be well for all the
people to hear.
III there's one thing that makes me
wearier than another, it is this con-
slant talk about the loyalty Of the
south. 1t creates the impression that
you people up here are surprised, and
that we were under suspicion. OF
course we're loyal, and loyal to the
backbone. Let anyone who has linger-
ing doubts on the subject go down there
and insult the old flag once. He'd be
mighty lucky il he got off with month
or two in the hospital. know what
I'm talking about because l served on
the other side. Ask any of your boys
whether we put up fight or not. We
learned to respect each other then, and
want no better friend now than one
OF the brave fellows that helped whip
us back into line.
Il wish every American citizen could
nave seen what saw in Baltimore the
other day. l saw the historic Sixth
Massachusetts pass through on it's way
to Falls Church, Va. delayed start
ing out on my route on purpose to help
tell the Bay state fellows what we think
OF them. was there in April, 1861,
when the Sixth was headed for the
front by way of our city. Their recep-
ton was that of hated invaders. We
mobbed them with bullets, bricks, clubs
and the worse verbal abuse we could put
our tongues to. Had it been within our
power we would have exterminated
them.
But this time it was different, and
shows us one people with stronger ties
OF brotherhood than ever before. We
had reception committee composed of
our very best citizens. They were
given all the money and help they want
ed. The city looked like great flower
garden decorated with flags and bunt-
ing. In 81 women drew their skirts
aside from a Yankee soldier to avoid
contamination. The other day hun
ureds of our prettiest women, and there
are none more beautiful, were out to
smile on the boys and help entertain
them. Each one received a lunch in a
box, an American flag and button
bearing the state coat-of-arms and the
words Baltimore Greets Massachu-
sets On tha streamers attached to
floral pieces were the words: With
flowers, not bullets and a united coun-
try honors the men who are rallying
TO her defense. May the memory Of
81 be effaced by the welcome of 49,
I'VE had our bands out, the crowds
cheercd themselves hoarse, and old bald
headed fellows like me yelled till we
couldn't swallow. / was run over and
trampled, elbowed and jostled. but I
kept right on cheering and had a scene
at home because / talked about enlist
ing. I'll go yet if they want me and
meantime I'm ready to do business with
these people who keep talking about
the loyalty Of the south as though ii
was something unexpected" -Detroit
Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16
There Are Executions.

"Yes, sir" said the philosopher, "per-
severance is the stepping stone to sue
cess. BY constant and untiring effort
one may accomplish anything within
the scope of man. Pcrse-"
"Hold on" interrupted thu man with
the heavy eyebrows, you're away Oft.
There's fellow living around the cor
ner from me who has n concertina. You
come over some night and listen to him
perseverc in trying to screech out n
tune, and then tell me whether you still
think perseverance brings success or
not!"-Clevelau Leader.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-07-16

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some months ago. when ] began taking
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Constipation Is. perhaps, the most seri.
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Octopus, that grapples its victim and
fastens its tentacles on trunk and limbs
one after another. until at last, incapable
Of longer resistance. the helpless being
succumbs TO his frightfui foe. Constipa,
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becoming charged with poisons that affect
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physically. DIR. Ayers Pills will cure
constipation. II you doubt II send for DR..
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