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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-17

( OF ownership was made. this time through
an irresponsible clerk. but the government,
refused his proposal unless he cousd for,i
~ X with bond. with two residents sure-
ties. for the fun value OF the ship.
There has never bcea the least doubt
in the minds OF Mr. Dent that the sup
plies and provisions. though Ioaded nomi
aaliy FOR an unblockedsd port. are deg
tined for General Bianco's troops. There
is little LIKELIHOOD that she will reach her
destination. as Admiral sampson - fully
aware Of her plans and has probably de-
tailed fast auxiliary cruiser 20 cap
ture her and the spanish officer. Lieu
tenatnt Commander Joaquin Montague
who "a understood 10 have Is1 KinEston
with her
p. un.-Ths captain and oricers q me
auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. formerly FL
Rio. feel fooilsh ana are Thoroughly vsx-
81. As the Yosemite approached Pors
ROYAL about o'rnock tris morning rhs
passed large steamer rofnE out. No at
tempt was made 20 ascertain her name.
but on arriving here The Yo.~rnlts's cap
tain learned that the steamer was tho
Puris.ma Conception.
The Yosemite. with other American
cruisers had been especially warned About
THE steamer. ~ she would be rich prize.
She ( said 70 have flo90oa IN gold on
board Her cargo = food and msf;csns
is destined ultimately for CSenfuegos ana
Havana
T. g. hT 10 means certain rhst ths aur-
HAIRY cruiser Pracicy. formerly p Sol.
Will catch her. though ne Piracy was yes
terday evening On TIE course TIE Puris-
ina Concsuci0n waS taking this NOM
ing.
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with which the United States government
ought to have nothing TO do.
Mr. .Sewell On. j. said the establish
ment Of the proposed bank would certain
ly encourage trade with South American
countries and it would be one of the first
acts upon the part Of this country look
Ing to the development Of our southern
trade. He was satisfied that steamship
lines would follow the Incorporation of
the bank. As a business man he heartily
commended the measure
At 4:55 p. m. the bill was laid aside, the
senate went into executive session and at
BIS p. u. adjourned.
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Races Mt Overland Park.

Denver, June 16.-The time in the pac-
Ing and trotting races at Overland today
has never been beaten in the month of
June in the history of the turf. Results:
First race. pacing: Lena n. won fifth.
sixth and seventh heats and race; time,
z;l413; 2;l9; 2:ls. Roberts took first and
second heats; time, 2:0912; 2:1014. Raymond
M; TOOK third and fourth heats; time,
E:O9A; 21412. Bonnie Jordan, E. s.. Ophe-
liza, Sophiar and Louise NJ. also started
Second race, trotting: G. W. Mckinney
won third, fourth and fifth heats and
race. Time, 2:141h; 2:19R 2:1s John Nota
took first and second heats: time, 2:14 Ak.
214 Shamrock. Hooper and Mollie Ma
chute also started
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SPANISH COALER HELD UP

Gibraltar, June 16.-The Spanish trans
Atlantic liner San Augustin has arrived
here from Cadiz for the purpose Of ship
ping i.so0 tons Of coal. She has been de-
tanned by the British authorities, pend
Ing guarantee that the coal is intended
for purely commercial purposes.
The San Augustin was detained on the
the coal probably intended for the Cadiz
feat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-06-17

kins, Fairfax; for treasurer, P. H. RahiIly,
Lake City; for attorney general, John F.
Kelly, St Paul; for clerk of tins supreme
court, A L. stromberg, Forest Lake
Ignatius Donnelly. the leader Of the bolt
ers. was endorsed for the United States
senate. Three new members Of the Popu-
list National committee were Selected.
Whether or not they will be seated de-
ponds upon the outcome OF the contest be-
tween the factions now gathered at
Ora1 Ia
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Schooner Gypsy Princess Sunk

New York, June I5.-The schooner Gyp-
~ Princess. of Passboro, y. s. was sunk
by a collision with the North German
Lloyd steamer Ems al o'clock last
night. The captain Of the Gypsy Princess
David Merriam, his wife. and their Oldest
boy, Edgar. who was mate OF the vessel.
a girl Of Il years and q boy OF we're
drowned. Sanford Murray. the cook ot
the schooner, had his leg broken. Five
Of the crew besides Murray we're saved
by the Ems
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900 Spanish soldiers, half starved, who
wanted to give themselves up, bE that
they believed they would be killed By the
Americans as soon as they were once in
captivity. The Spaniard was given a good
dinner and some clothing, and was then
taken on board the Marblehead- He de-
clared that he would gladly go back and
report TO his comrades. but thar they
would certainly shoot him. He Is now
held as a prisoner Oh the MarbleheaG.
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Western Association Games.
International Chess

Vienna, June 16.-The winners in the
games of the eleventh round of the Inter
national chess casters tournament adj
journed at the close Of play yesterday
and completed today, were Schiffers. Wal
brodt, and Moroczy. who defeated Showal-
ter, Steinintz and Burn respectively. The
observation-disclosures game resulted in a
draw. Tarrasch has the best score thus
lar, Alapin is second, and Pillsbury third.
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PARIS TEMPS DISGUISED WITH SPANISH WAYS

Paris. June Is.-The Temps today
points out that the Spanish newspa pers,
which only yesterday talked OF the cold
arity Of the Latin races a2d appealed for
help 10 France. today declare that every
sacrifice should be made 70 secure the aid
OF the dreibuud. Continuing. the Temps
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Trying 10 BOSS DEWEY

Berlin, june lS.-A dispatch from Shaag
Hal 70 RE Frankfort ZsituzE says Il .s
believed there thai Germany wla AVOID a
conflict WIKI The Americans. bar ,hat L
tie Philippines question arises SIC E..l
expect 70 5e considered
London. June ls--Accorciag 70 = special
dlspztca from Sazug IA Aazair4- Ven
D. eE-icAz. & : said. ofzsc5a.ly. lsst SaxA-
sGki. JSESa. for Manila, OF E@esip; q Ia
stE-scSioas from Berlin 70 preyezE Admiral
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The Modern Iseauty.

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty Of exercise in the open air Her
form CLOVIS with health and her face
blooms with its beauty If her system
needs the cleansing action of a laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleasant
Syrup of Figs. Made by the California
Fig Syrup Co onlv
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CONSUL HYATT ONRElIFF WORK

Philadelphia, June 16-Pulaski Hyatt of
Lewisburg, formerly United States consul
at Santiago de Cuba, today accepted a
request made by Miss Clara Barton that
he assist in taking charge Of the relief
work in Cuba Mr.. Hyatt left his home
this afternoon for Key West to immedia-
tely assume his duties.
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HON MINES Laid N HAMPTON ROADS WORK

Newport News. Va, June 1.-THE hull
Of the schooner Shenandoah, which
caught fire near Thimble light Wednes-
day night. while or her way TO sea, load
ed with slaves, was blown up this even
ing for the purpose Of testing the ehicien-
cy OF the mines planted in Hampton
Roads. When the explosion occurred
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BANK OE SPAIN 10 ASSIST

Madrid. June 16.-5 p. m.-The Bank Of
Spain has agreed to place Is. 900. 900 pesetas
at the disposal of the treasury for war
purposes.
A dispatch from the governor Of San
tiago de Cuba says that nothing Of fresh
nature has occurred at that place.
The way to get a better position is to more
than fill your present one.-Ram's Horn.
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IHEM SAILED BACK AGAIN

Paris, June 16.-The European edition Of
the New York Herald says:
''The Cadiz squadron sailed at sunrise
on Wednesday. but returned In the even
ing"
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TOPO|SONTHE YANKEES

from Madrid says:
Captain Auaon's visit 70 Cadiz was
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says,
we wish % draw the attention q
these blatant and sinple-mInds3 sdvo-
Gates u TIE Latin races ard a F-aEco-
Spanish alliance. 20 tAls changed uaood q
the spaular5s."
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column Of spray and splinters shot higa
into the air and the sea where the re-
mains OF the Shenandoah rested but
moment before became a turbulent mass
OF foam. The ship was torn into a thou
sand fragments. An officer in the fo-t
set the mine of by electricity.
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With q view % expe-l rnea-irg - ia va
= rev ard powerful explossvs saeI Ealls
.Ebsrate. possoz!0us gas"
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MEMS FROM THE PHILIPPINES AGTATES SENIOR SAGHSIA

London June 17The correspondent of the Morning
Post says:
Senior Sagasa displayed great agitation while reading the
latest dispatch from Manila the of which have not vet
been given to the public"
Inc Vienna correspondent of the Times says:
Ihere every probability that Austria will continue to
maintain her neutrality All reports Ausras Impotence
Tor mediation are completely devoid of foundation"
1he Gbralter correspondent of the Daily News saws:
There great indignation here the American threat TO
OomDad Cadlz AS for the that sold the Phip
pines TO Germany there have been Irregularities the
war tnt one more would not matter the Spaniards
The German view given to here is this:
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY wanted the war, nor did any
member OF his cabinet it. 1t politicians the iob
oers behind the and panropss who dragged the
president into the and have forced him as far as he has
gone. ~
1.-The taking of Manila by the Germans would enable him TO
say TO the war party What did tell you Are we going TO
try conclusions with the Germans the Russians and probably
the FRENCH No. would throw The development of the United
States back to far to do so.'
London june 17The Madrid correspondent of the Times
commenting on the absence Spanish to the operations
at Guantanamo says:
General Lnares sent essaries from Santiago to Camanea
to make inquiries but the roads proved almost impossible This
suggests reflections to the probable advance of the
Americans hampered by artillery and mpedments and opposed
~ el 11G and well seasoned Spanish troops.
The report that American fleet will be sent against the
Fenlsula anxiety Madrid the home ports are SO
veil fortified" F 80 ~
The news & observer., 1898-09-17

State, and took leave of his Cabinet as
s0ciates. Assistant Secretary Moore, of
the State Department, also rendered his
resignation to the President. The in
structions to the peace commission were
gone over for the last time, and officially
approved.
The commissioners, with the exception
Of Senator Gray, who is expected to
join the party in New York tomorrow,
left Washington at 4 o'clock this after
noon. The commissioners were accom-
panied by considerable staff of at
tachcs. and Edward Savoy, the faithful
and trusted messenger, who has stood
guard Mt the doors of the Secretaries
and Assistant Secretaries of State for
many years, and who will, in Paris, still
be on guard ut the doors Of the rooms
where the commissioners will take up
their quarters.
Before leaving the State Department,
Secretary Day held a reception and said
farewell to all the employees, individually.
Captain Bradford, chief of the bureau
of equipment of the Navy Department,
was notified at the last moment that the
President desired his attendance upon
the commissioners at Paris, in the ca
pacity Of an expert for no one in the
United States Navy is so well informed
MS this officer. as to the needs of the
navy in the matters of coaling and naval
stations. He will follow the commits
sioners on the next steamer.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
SENATOR BUTLER SPEAKS
DOES NOT MAKE ALLUSION TO FUSION OR
STATE POLITICS.
Makes 'aPowerfuI" Appeal for the White Metal
and Against the Aggrandizement
of MoropoleS.

Jacksonville, n. c., September 16.-
(SpeciVl9-Senator Butler made a power
full plea for the white metal and against
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of monopolies to-
day to about six hundred white men,
nearly as many Democrats as Populists
being present. He never spoke of State
issues nor fusion. His speech was very
favorably received by all present.
Old Onslow is getting political move
on her, and at Peanut precinct, the old
home of that political tape-worm ana
razor-back hog combination, Hill E.
King, there are only two white men left
for fusion, one of those Kings son-in.
law. and it is stated that before No
vember Sth, that the son-in-law viii
forsake the ways of his old reprObate
father-in-law's bosses jim Young and
Abe Mitchell, and vote with white men
for white government.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
lEAD@ All M0RTH GAR0ZA DAE@ M NEWS AND GDRGWLATW WM

of the national harbor defense conven-
ton. at Tampa in 1896. j have deemed
if nroper to issue u call for u national
convention in this interest to assemble
at Tampa. Fla. on the eighth day or
February, 1899.
"The object of this convention will be,
to discuss and suggest methods for
placing State troops on the most effective
footing. Questions relating to arms.
equipment. tactics, clothing, food and
transportation will be considered and dis
cussed by experts. Special attention will
be given to the subject of camp sites,
sanitation and all precautionary meas
ures that modern science can suggest, to
insure the health of the troops.
"a commodious building will be ar
ranged for exhibits of such articles as
may be deemed desirable for army and
navy use.
''In the interest of patriotism and well
fare of the country, | respectfully re-
quest Governors of the various States
of the Union. to appoint delegates from
their land and naval militia service to
this convention.
''rhe army and navy of the United
States will be represented by prominent
"A circular will be issued in due time
giving full details as to proposed work
desired by this convention.
Hoping that you will have your State
fully represented, have the honor to re-
main,
Respectfully yours,
(Signed.) wv. ID. BLOXHAM,"
"Governor."
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
SITUATION AT MANILA
OTIS CABLES THAT FiLlPINOS ARE AMEN
ABLE TO REASON.
Military Government Being Perfected. Clean
sing The City. Trade and Com.
merce very Active.
merce very Active.

Washington, ID. c., September TO-
The following dispatch was received to-
day from General Otis.
"Manila, September 16, 1893.
"Adjutant General Army, Washing a1,
d. G..
.In my opinion, based upon present
indications, no further force is required.
The insurgent leaders in politics and the
army are in an excitable frame of mind,
but the better portion are amenable to
reason and desire to make an approved
reputation before the civilized world.
.'The insurgents have acceded to our de-
mand and evacuated the entire city OF
Manila. except 4 small r0rce In one out
lying district. No concessions have been
made to them. They express strong de-
sire to maintain friendly intercourse
with the United States Government in
all particulars. They organized con-
gress on Thursday at Malaoios, twenty
miles north of the city, to frame plan
of government. Manila Is very quiet.
The military government is being per-
fected gradually and a large force is
policing and cleansing the city, Ihe
health of the command is satisfactory.
Trade and commerce are active. Treas
ury receipts since August 18th, $540,00O
Mexican current money. The Philip
pines monthly expenses will aggregate
at least three hundred and fifty thousand
dollars; nearly one-half required to sub
sist thirteen thousand Spanish prisoners.
Believe that receipts will largely ex-
ceed expenditures. Tariffs and duties
imposed. as directed by President on
July 10Th, but received in currency of
country as on gold basis would almost
double the former Spanish duties. Uni
ted States laws applied for; admission
of Chinese and opium, sales of license
for lotteries and other pastime opposed
by public morals, discontinued
(Signed) "OTIS,
! Commanding"
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
OFF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
THE GLOUCESTER CRASHES IN
TO THE SCHOONER ALICE
JORDAN.
NAMES OF UNFoRrUNATEs WHO PERsHtD
Further Details Of Damage Wrought by the
West Indian Hurricane. One Half of
St. Vncents Population Home
less and Destitute.

Boston, Mass, Sept. 16.-The steam
ship Gloucester, of the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company, which
arrived here this forenoon from Balti-
more, reports that at 1:30 o'clock this
morning she collided with the Gloucest-
er schooner Alice Jordan, off Martha $
Vineyard, and that nine of the Jordan's
crew were drowned. Seven of the crew
were saved and brought here on the
Gloucester. CAPTAIN L. NJ. Howes, of
the Gloucester, says that the steamer
had all her lights burning at the time
of the accident. The weather was
cloudy and the night quite dark.
Later in the afternon the names of
seven of the lost fishermen were learn
ed. They are as follows:
Harry II. Cow, Gloucester.
Scott of the Providence.
james H. Russell, Gloucester.
jeremiah Ryan, Gloucester.
Charlie Smith, Gloucester.
Maurice Monson.
Henry Parker.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
This the Surgeon Who Neglected Sick Soldiers to Talk Politics.

night from Martinsville with Jim Fat
rick one of the four negroes who broke
ont of jail Monday night. He was ar
rested in Martinsville yesterday by
policeman of that town.
About dozen deaf, dumb and blind
children boarded the train here yesterday
for the asylum at Raleigh.
Winston-Salem's total subscription 10
the Shipp monument fund is about p-z5.
This amount will be largely increased.
Hon. c. b. Watson, who has been
sick for several days is cOnvalescing,
though he was not able to attend
big barbecue in Chatham county to-day.
Superintendent Neal, of the Interstate
Telephone Company, tells me that the
long distance line between Winston and
Greensboro will certainly be built as
soon as the construction force completes
the new plant the company is putting in
at Raleigh. Several car loads of poles
have been delivered between Kerners-
vile and Greensboro.
Mr. J. G. Finley, one of North Wilkes
boro's leading citizens, who has been
receiving treatment in the hospital here
returned home yesterday. He has a COM
plication of diseases and there is little
hope for his recovery.
While building fire in stove with
kerosene OIL i'll Lexington Wednesday,
the eight-year-old daughter of Mr.. a.
h. Smith, was so badly burned as to
cause her death that night. Her clothes
were entirely burned off The mothers
hands were severely burned in endeavor-
ing to extinguish the flames
A barn of fine tobacco, belonging to
Mr.. w. l.. Hill. Of Davidson county. was
totally destroyed by fire few nights
ago. A defective flue was the cause of
the conflagration.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
WORST STORM OF CENTURY.
st. Vincent Gutted by Wind and Flood
Great Loss to Shipping.


Great Loss to Shipping.
Kingston jamaica, Sept. 16.-The
hurricane of Sunday was undoubtedly
the worst visitation of the kind expert
enced by the West Indies during the
century. both in violence and extent. The
hurricane swept along the island chain.
from Barbados westward to St Vincent.
and thence northwest to st. kits, where
it was last heard from.
Details received from st. Vincent
show that an unparalleled destruction
of life and property has taken place
there Out of a population of 41,00O.
three hundred were killed and 10000
were injured and rendered homeless.
Besides this, owing to the complete dc.
struction of the provisions, they are all
starving. The island has been absolute
ly gutted by the wind and floods from
the mountains, in addition to the waves
along the coast.
There has been great loss to shipping
along the track of the cyclone.
Relief funds are being raised in re-
sponse to an appeal from the Governor of
ST.. Vincent.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
LARES THE FIRST TOWN
TO BE ABANDONED, SPANIARDS
WITHDRAWING TOWARD
CAPITAL.
DIFFICULTY IN GETTING TRANSPORTS
A Spanish Mob, Infuriated by the Sight of His
Half.naked Soldiers, Stone General
Toral, Compelling him to
FIyffom his Home.

San Juan. Island of Porto Rico, Sept
15-Delayed in in Transmission.) AT
their meeting to-day the Spanish evacua-
tion commissioners agreed to begin the
formal withdrawal of their lines within
two days. They will eyacuate Lares,
San Sebastian and Aguadilla, in the
northwest of the island, withdrawing
towards the capital Under the armistice
they could not withdraw their outposts
without permission. Detachments OF the
Eleventh infantry will occupy this terri
tory and raise the American flag. Ihe
abandonment of other outposts Will FOL
low. The Spanish commissioners under
stand perfectly that the evacuation OK
the islands must be in accordance With
the terms of the protocol, as soon ~
transports can be procured. transports
from the feyer-infected ports OF IuDa
cannot be used to convey unlnfecled
troops from Porto Rico. The troops from
Cuba and Porto Rico are to be landed
at different ports in Spain. The Spanlsa
authorities here cannot control the
TRANSPORTS in this respect. They must
await the pleasure of Madrid. Cur cont
missioners realize the force of this argu-
ment and they are willing TO make rea-
sonsble concessions.
GENERAL TORAL STONED.
yieo, Spain, Sept 16-A crowd OF
about 700 people besieged the house OF
General Toral to-day demanding that the
troops which arrived here yesterday from
Santiago de Cuba, on board the Spanish
steamer Leon NH, be Immediately
landed. They proceeded to the quays'
cheering the troops and were with diff
Guilty dispersed by soldiers of the garrl-
son. Afterward crowd of about LOU
neople returned to the quays and,
when they saw the soldiers landing bare
footed and nearly naked, they became
infuriated anu surrounded Gen. Toral
house. hooting and kissing and stoning
the building Eventually, the Spanish
General succeeded in escaping to the
Leon XIII. On learning this the mob
gathered on the dock and stoned tha
steamer for half an hour, smashing the
cabin windows The Leon XIII was
obliged to leave the place where she was
anchored.
Five steamers are ready to transport
the returning soldiers and civil Officers,
with the archives and munitions of war
from Cuba.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
THE LIEUTENANT WISE CASE.
Soldiers Did Not Know They Were
Desecrating Graves.

Camp Meade Middletown, Pa, Sept
16.-The testimony in the case of Lieu
tenant Wise, of the Twenty Kan
sas, was concluded to-day. Wise testi-
fled in his own defense that Lieutenant
Morgan had ordered the soldiers to dig
at Manassas for relics, and that the men
did not know that they were despoiling
the graves of Confederate soldiers.
Morgan denied giving such order, al
though several other witnesses corro-
bOrated the story of Wise. The verdict
has not been made public.
The news & observer., 1898-09-17
NEW TELEPHONE LINE.

The Deadly Kerosene Can Winston's
Contribution-Hon. G. B. Watson Ill.
Winston, n. c., Sept. 16.-Special.)-
President Edwin A. Alderman, of the
University, has accepted an invitation to
deliver the address at the opening of the
Piedmont Tobacco Fair in November.
The University football team will play
game here one day during the Fair.
The assistant jailor here returned to-