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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
TRIAL OF INDIAN BURNERS
Feeling Among the SeminOIes Not SO
Intense as RenOrted.

Guthrie o. T., March 16.-(Special)-
George Outcalt. Republican politician
and lawyer of Tecumseh, was at the cap
ital. today and was appointed by Chief
Justice Burford commissioner for Potta-
watomie county to take final proofs. He
has recently made trip through the In
clan countryp and talked with prominent
Seminoles. who, he asserts. are not nearly
so stirred up over the recent lynching in
Pottawatomie county as reports in the
press indicate. The Indians freely admit
that the killing Of Mrs. Laird deserved
punishment by death. but that it should
have been inflicted by shooting or hang
ing and not by burning at the stake. The
Indians now claim that Sampson, one of
the sacrificed victims, was not within
many miles of the Laird place and ex-
pect TO show at the trial that both Samp-
son and young McGeisy were innocent of
the killing OF Mrs. Laird. One of the
chief points that will be raised by the
lawyers defending the alleged lynchers,
according TO Mr.. Outcalt, will be the
question of Jurisdiction of the United
States even under the conspiracy act. for
If the United States has no jurisdiction
over murder committed, it follows that
1t has no jurisdiction over a conspiracy
10 commit murder
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cieanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and Observation-Disclosures, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and nave made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by ali leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK. NEW YORK, M
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
FRENCH FLEET STIRRING
But it is said to Have Reference to
OrienatI A fairs.

Paris, March 16.-The Aurore today af-
firms that the French fleet is being pre-
pared for mobilization, adding that fever
ish anxiety prevails at all the arsenals
and shipyards which are working until
10 o'clock at night. The AurOre says the
French northern squadron at Cherbourg
is ready for immediate departure. The
ships, it appears, are being swung during
the night. at Cherbourg, for the adjust
ment of their compasses. Finally, it is
asserted, in order to complete the neces-
sary number of officers, seCond-year stu
dents are to be appointed midshipmen.
and all the admirals have been instruct
ed to arrange TO reach Paris within TWEEN
ty-four hours after being summoned.
The Aurore explains that the mobiliza-
ton is connected with preparations to
support Russia by 4 naval demonstration
in the far east.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
METHODlSTS IN SESSION
Kansas Conference Meets
at Lyons.

Lyons. Kan, March 16-(Special)-The
Southwest Kansas conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church began its an
nual session here today with a sacramen-
tai service conducted by Bishop Earl
Cranston. Pew. E. c. Bishop was re-
elected secretary: w V. Burns. statis-
teal secretary. and w. J. Barron. treas
urer Interesting addresses of welcome
were made by Rev. A. Castleman, pastor
Of the Reformed church. and Mayor b.
d. Conkling. which were pleasantly re-
sponded to by Bishop Cranston. S. II.
Pve. manager of the Western Methodist
Book concern al St. Louis, presented the
interests Of that publishing house. DR.. ].
W. Hamilton, secretary of the Freedmen 5
Aid and Southern Education society. made
a stirring address on the work OF that
society.
At the afternoon session w. II. Rose,
presiding elder Of the Dodge City district,
read a very encouraging and spicy report
of his work on that district for the last
six years. Progress was reported in every
line. T. S. Hodgson, presiding elder Of
the Mcpherson district, made a hopeful
statement of the condition of that dis
trct. Presiding Elder Haines. of the
Newton district. made a characteristic re-
port of the state OF affairs within the
bounds Of thar district Very gratifying
success has bee chieved in every depart
ment. DR.. NJ. ) Hard, secretary of the
Board of Church Extension. addressed
the conference in behalf Of the work OF
the board. The call for the statistical re-
ports from the charges was then made
and very generally responded to.
The annua! missionary sermon was
then preached by II. c. Wareham of Ar
kansas Cit2.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17

yard hurdle race; mounted wrestling on
bareback horses.
The command at Fort Reno are now in
prime condition for anything that is liable
10 turn up, whether it will be fight or
a foot race, it is all the same to the
Yankee soldiers al that post.
Right Rev. Francis K. Brooke, bishop
of the Episcopal church Of this diocese
delivered a very eloquent address to a
large audience in the Episcopal church
last evening Bishop Brooke will return
here some time before Easter to hold
confirmation services.
The Choctaw graders have smooth sail
ing from now on The Indians, through
whose lands the road will run, have been
paid for the damages that will be done
their lands. 1t is now settled that the
road will not reach Arapahoe this year
but will stop at or near Bridgeport.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17

daring rescue. He was upon ladder
( close to the building when h heard
I cry ringing out shove the roar OF The
( flames. He steadied himself upon the
! ladder and peered into the dense smoke.
J Just then a guest Of wind cleared the
scene The fireman saw q man in win
i dow of the NTH story carrying au imam
+ innate form. That the rescuer was about
/ 10 throw the unconscious human being
into the street in the vain hope Of saving
/ the man from death by roasting was
evident. The fire was roaring so that
no voice could be heard. Putting up his
hands AS a signal 20 wait until he got
[ ready the fireman again braced himself
/ upon the ladder and then he waved his
arms for the rescuer 70 drop the unC0u-
/ scious man 20 him. With "a shock THAI
/ nearly POSTED the heroic fireman from
/ his position upon the ladder the body
OF the man struck the fre-hShter. Eut BE-
did not get away from him. Die held The
unconscious man through aI tEs sway .-e
and swinging ot the ladder. Hastily dee
sceuding tDe fireman turned hls uuepu-
scious burden 90 the police and returned
10 his post; The man who had saved the
unconscious workman had disappeared
( fIc had chance 10 escape had he been
: brave enough TO dab through Tho smoke
and fame. But Z he did uot lrslIas-ig,e.s
( follow the fireman who bore away ts-
man he had picked mp on The tfth floor.
/ his charred remains VIII DC fougd go thE
7 ruins when the search f9r the dead is
I made
r. A. OImstsad. president of tse Ohm
+ stead Scientific euuluaHF. r..n tu fhr rser
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
SOLDIERS TAKE DAY OFF
Miliiaay and Other Athletic Sports
INDUCED in at FL Reno

FL Reno. 0. T., March 16-(SpeciaD-
Colonel Pearson, commanding the Tenth
infantry, gave the Yankees" at Fort
Reno a day off today. There is no sign
OF war at the post outside of the regular
drills, artillery, cavalry and infantry, and
in order - divert the minds of his men
the colonel told them to eat drink and be
merry. for maybe inside of week they
would be dredging for clans and oysters
down at Key West.
The following program was faithfully
executed and everybody. Eagle CORES
pondent and all, had a good time
The festivities commenced to eventuate
at 20 o'clock, q. m, and wound up at
retreat. First on the program was a
loot race, 100 yards; running high jump;
seventeenth mounted cavalry exercise. by
horse soldiers; throwing base ball; half
nile cycle race; pursuit horse and saddle
s2l yard run; pole vault for height; one
mile bicycle race; wheelborrow race; lee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
NOW SET OUI TREES
Governor Barnes Has Pro-
claimed Arbor Day.
ON TUESDAY, APRIL ,
Citizens are Exhorted to
Beautify and Adorn.

Guthrie, o. T, March 16,-(special)-
Governor Barnes has designated Tuesday
AnriI :. for the observance of Arbor Day,
and has issued the following official proc
lamation:
while nature with a lavish hand has
bestowed beauty and variety to our land
scape and blessed many parts Of our terri
tory with luxuriant forests, there are yet
many localities where a greater abund-
ance Of trees would add both 10 the utility
end beauty of the landscape and II IS
but becoming that a public sentiment
favorable to the preserving of our forests
and the planting of trees and shrubs be
cultivated.
Now therefore, 7, c. NJ. Barnes, gov
ernor of the territory of Oklahoma, in ac-
cordance with the custom now prevalent
IN a majority of the states Of the Union,
do hereby appoint Tuesday, April o. 1898.
10 be observed as Arbor Day.
q recommend that the day be observed
in planting trees, shrubs and vines, in the
adornment of public and private grounds
marks and ways: thus rendering the homes
of our people and the scenery of our COM
rlonwealth more beautiful and attract
i've.
May there be a unity Of purpose and
feeling in the observance of the day and
may it be made a festal day in the schools
Of the territory with the planting of trees
and carrying out of exercises Of such
character as will impress its benehcent
object on the minds Of the pupils.
in testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
Of the territory to be affixed this 10th day
of March, A D. 1898.
(SeaD &C NJ BARNES, Governor.
BY the governor.
wv. NJ. JENKINS.
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Agricultural college Regents.

Guthrie, Q. T, March 16.-(Speciall-
Governor Barnes will so 70 Saltwater TO-
morrow 70 he present al the reorganiza-
ton meeting or the board OF regents al
the Agricultural college. IN addition 70
the changes made in the board Yesterday
the governor has accepted the resignation
81 John n. DeBois. Democrat. and ap-
pointed John c. Tousley OF Ell Reno. 70
nil the vacancy. Tousley is a Populist
and was speaker % the last legislature
The board OF regents now consists O:
three Republicans-Bart, Lowry and
Benson; one Democrat, Edwards, and
one pnnulis- Tnuslev
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES
Spain Has no Walkaway in That
Quarter Of the World.

New York. March Ia dispatch to the
Herald from Manila says:
Three gunboats and one steamer left
Manila on March 10 for Bolinao with
troops and artillery.
European cable operators are safe.
( The provinces of Tariac. Pangasinan and
Zambales are in open rebellion and it is
feared that others will follow in their
lead
1t is reported that Aguinaldo and other
rebel leaders have landed from Hong
Kong with 5000 troops.
Artillery has been sent to the prov
inces within the last three days and at
Manila few troops are left.
The situation throughout is critical.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
sound Money Discussion.

Between now and next presidential cleo
ton there will he hosts of discussions of
the questions Of sound money" and sill
yer. However opinions may be divided
on these points. there lis but one public
and professional opinion, and that is a
tavora bic one, regarding the merits of
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as remedy
for and preventive of malaria, as well as
a curative Of kidney complaint, dyspep-
STA, constipation, liver trouble and rheu-
matiSm.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
WH|VPERS
Continued from First Page.)

This movement is regarded as adding
much to the gravity of the present stu
alton. That the administration will be in
fiuenced by the suggestion that the pres
ence of the feet of the North Atlantic
squadron at Key West is a disturbing
factor is not believed for a moment. Wis
ible evidence of that determination was
the ceaseless activity of the naval officials
as well as the steady prosecution of the
plans of the war department today.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
TOM WATSON FOR GOVERNOR
Nominated BY the Middle Of the
R0aderS of Georgia

Atlanta, Ga. March 1.-THE Populist
state convention adtouTned shortly he
tore l o'clock this morning. after 4 long
and stormy session. Honorable rhoioas
F. Watson was nominated for governor,
and although he has repes teddy declined
To accent. II Is believed by some that
he viii Yet consent 70 make the race 4
full ticket was nominated. The platform
contains a vigorous protest against IN
sion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
HUSTLER JONES SAYS so
st. Louis Trains viii Enter OkIahO
ma BY september

Guthrie. 0. T, March l6.-(SpeclaI.)-'
Hon. c G. Jones, the hustling territorial
manager of the st. Louis and Oklahoma
City railroad. was in the city today and
proved up The 100 acres of land on which
the town of Wellston is located. prepara-
tory TO launching another townsite boom.
Mr.. Jones says the graders are pushing
the work forward on the ned railroad and
steam cars will be running into Oklahoma
City from St. Louis by the first of Sep
TENDER.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
IMPORTANT NEWS OF TODAY

IMPORTANT NEWS Ut lUDAf
Pages
L. spain Enters Her Protest
Forming the Auxiliary Navy
Coast-Guarding Preparations
Naval Officers Forecast the Verdict
Father Malone Defends Mckinley
Mckinley on Trial in Congress
Comments of the Spanish Press
z. OkIahoma's ArbOr Day
Horrible Fire scenes in Chicago
Other Ways to Annex Hawaii
3. Wichita Livestock Market
stock Exchanges Breathe Easier
). stanley Club Organized
Kansas City Blues Coming
6. County EnjOins City Council
Arbor Day Thursday, April IL
2. senate Confirms PowderIy
s Notice of the Latest Inventions
Pertinent ReIigiOusCOmmen
Latest of Good Literature
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17

Guthrie. o. T. March I6-,SpecialD-
Zack Mulhan. general live stock agent
OF the Frisco railroad. IS in the city He
says that next TO Spain. Oklahoma Is the
most talked Of country IN the north
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17
Ayers
SaPS0DdPIIl0
1t is the radical remedy for all dis
eases originating in the blood.
Read the evidence

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TO NE by nv physician as blood puriher.
When began taking it had bolls al over
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poison. l began taking Ayers Sarszqs-
nils, and although have used oaly thres
bottles Of this great medicine, the sores
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17

on The subject 81 cuba. and declaring that
the British would not have endured such
savaEery 1T their doors adding "the
Spauiard would have been cleared out Of
cuba. bag and baggage long ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-17

America Greatest Medicine is Hoods
Sarsaparilla because it cures when all
others fail.
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N'k|NLEY IS ON TRIAL
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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
TWO SUITS FOR
 MRS. LEGLlES Sued for S4OO and Sues for an Immediate
 Divorce. The Woman in Trouble Is Better Known as Miss Gussie
 La More.

Mrs Ieglies better known as GusS1e La More, whose personal attractions car ried "Swiftwater Bill'' of the northern country to his fate-that Is, to the mar riage of Oracle La More, has been sued by R. Burden, head janitor of the Mills building, for $400 and interest at 1& per cent per month, and a bonus of S60 given on a promissory note signed by M. B. Leglies and his wife, Emile c. Leglies, on July Il, 1895.
 It is not generally known that the pur- ported GuSSie La More was a married woman; but, however, 1t is a well-known fact that Gussie's charms carried Will liam away from the charms Of his num- erous gold claims, and that after arriv- ing in this city he married the sister of the charmer.
 The story as related by the party anx- ious to recover the money loaned was building, the husband of the defendant M. E. Leglies, who was then collector for the building, borrowed the sum of $400 on a prOmiSSory note, and to bind himself had signed an acknowledgment before Notary H. c. Droger for the
 When the summons was taken to the former residence of Gussie La More at the Baldwin Hotel, 1t was ascertained that she had left her apartments and had presumably gone to her sisters resi- dence, 1125 Taylor street, but last even- ing a male voice denied that either of the sisters was in evidence and further more, that the whereabouts of Mrs. Leg lies was not known to the sister who had married and quarreled with Swift water Bill"
 Mrs. Leglies left for the East last evening and leaves petition behind her praying the court that she be divorced from her husband.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
Rood and creosote piles were mixed.

Rood and creosote piles were mixed.
 A few minutes pull at the oars brought the Investigating party in the boat into a veritable grove of small saplings, by courtesy called the Ere mont-street wharf and bulkhead. Be- tween the bents, up one side and down the other, went the boat and pile that reached the width of twelve inches across the butt was the exception and not the rule. Those under this size were too numerous to count, there be- ing more from nine and one-half to eleven inches than over that diameter. Here, too, the deadly little limnoria had got in its work through the thin dra- pery of creoSote. On the west side the seems to be set up on pipestems, as the expert of the party put 1t. There were nearly sixty piles and none ap- peaTed to be any where twelve inches in diameter.
 At the F'remont-street wharf it was expected that the piles would be at least fourteen inches, for there the depth of water requires a fifty-fiVe-foot pile. The hopes were in vain, for none was over twelve inches and nearly three dozen of the Rood and creosote- covered timbers were found to be be- l tween ten and eleven inches These re- pairs have been in about three months from what can be learned. The experi- ence at the Main-street wharf was about the same as at the other places although the average there is twelve inches.
 In making the examination of the piles in the several wharves it was found that among the many kinds of teredo and limnoria-proof piles there was one kind that has stood the test of years. It is the "built-up" pile l they have been in for years they are to all appearances as good as new. The manner in which this company was
 'unloaded' from Harbor Commission favors is story of itself
 Many years ago the manager of the company asked Marsden Manson the engineer of the board, to place some of these piles in the most exposed place on the water front, which he did on the seawall, making record of the act in the books of the Commission Nine years later the manager requested Fl. C. Holmes, the present engineer to pull up those piles for examination and comparison with some placed in only | two years. The built-up pile was found to be in perfect condition and i good enough to be driven down again. The other piles were so badly honey combed that they broke in two of their i own weight. That test was sufficient l for the (former) board, and this is how so many of the built-up piles are now in use on the front
 ] As soon as Commissioner Colnon be-
 came the ruling spirit of the present tboard he turned down. the built-up
 pile people and gave the job of fur
 nishing this class of timber to the Dun i don n-Slade-Laydon combine. His req
 son, that is, the reason he gave to the
 public was that the creosote piles were
 cheaper. The ''cheapness" may be
 readily understood when it is taken
 into consideration that the piles fur
 nished during the past nineteen months have already begun to disintegrate and
 many are now honey-combed to that
 extent that they will have to be re- | placed before long.
 It was suggested by the expert that
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-15
STEUART-STREET BULKHEAD.

witness stand. After he had been sworn he was asked to produce the contract between the San Francisco Timber Preserving Company and the patentees of the creosoting process used by the company, Messrs. Curtis and Isaacs. Witness objected to doing so, on the ground that he did not want to expose his business secrets.
 Judge Cope appealed to the court to require witness to produce the contract.
 Garret McEnerney, representing Dun don, asked to be heard on the sub ject, but the court sustained the ob- jection of counsel for the Paraffine Paint Company. Witness further ex- plained that the contract contained things that might be used against him in business way by competitors.
 Judge Belcher ruled that the contract should be produced, with the under standing under which the Slade books had been examined, that counsel for the plaintiff should make no exposure of business matters foreign to the subject of the inquiry. Witness then drew from