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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
SPANIARDS LIE ABOUT 1T

Madrid, April 29.-10 a. NIT was Off
cially announced today that the fortif-
cations of Matanzas have not suffered
"in spite of the 800 shells fired by the
American fleet" and that not one man
was killed or wounded thereby" In Off
cial circles the stories OF the lombard
ment received via the United States are
read with shouts of derisive laughter.
The following is the substance of the
official report made by Captain General
Blanco on the subject of the lombard
ment Of the forts of Matanzas by ships
belonging to Rear Admiral Simpsons
squadron on Wednesday last:
Three American cruisers fired on the
batteries of Fort Morillo at Matanzas
without any damage. We fred fourteen
shots, to which the Americans replied
with a multitude of quick-fring gun
shots, which did not do any injury.
Tho American squadron also fred
fourteen cannon shots at the Abanilla
battery. only one mule being killed. to
which the Spanish battery replied with
four shots, as the squadron was beyond
range.
1.-THE whole squadron of five ships then
threw several shells into the town, with
out doing any damage.
THE French and Austrian consuls
have protested against the bombardment
as it was commenced without any pre-
vious warning to foreign subjects.
1.-THE troops manning the stations are
full of fight
ut appears that our shots did some
damage 10 the American ships. One fun
mel was certainly hit.
During the bombardmeat Colonel Al
fabs, with a column OF troops. attacked
a rebel band under Betancourt. at MI
cote. south Of Matanzas. capturing their
position and killing twenty men. includ-
ing two chiefs A quantity OF arms. am
munition. horses. stores and the insurg-
ent camps were captured. Five mounted
rebels and chief. Ajona. surrendered
Captain General Blancos dispatches
reporting the alleged grounding Of an
American ironclad on the coast OF Pirar
del Rio, have been received with great
Joy by the newspapers OF Madrid Tasy
declare that It proves that ''the Azleri-
cans are not versed IN sesmanship'
The minister or war. General Corrso.
in the chamber OF deputies today. reply
ing 70 inquiries for particulars in regard
to the bombarduent q the forts AZ Ma
ta-lzas. said the government had decided
10 publish al tire news received. good
or bad"
Continuing, General Co-rao told -hs
deputies that the United States squad
ron cred sixty protectles. and thar fha
only victim was mule. q remark when
aroused laughter among ire spzaiarss
The general next informed the house
that the American varshsps were ln3u--
ed by the FIRE OF the Spanish batteries.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
CHAS. LAWRENCE,
Io2 East DOUGLAS Ave.

hat trimming Also there were two prizes
given the ladies. One to the lady who
could saw a foot board the quickest and
one to the lady who was the longest time
saving the board. Mrs. Deputy won for
quick work, saving the board in four sec
onds. Mrs. Rumsey won the prize for
slow saving.
George Bacon keeps a box of cigars
close by for his friends to smoke and he
says ne don't know whether 1t will ever
happen again, so ne wants to treat every
one this time. George says his boy will
vote the Republican ticket.
Mr.. Sam Ishmael returned Wednesday
from old Kentucky and he says Kansas
is better than any country he saw while
on his trip.
F. NJ. Jacks Of Harper. was here Mon
day and bought 500 cases Of eggs.
Some Of the Kiowa people talk Of going
to Wellington or some other place to join
the army and fight for Uncle Sam.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
COMMON DISEASES
Piles, Fistula and Con-
ditiOns fthe Rectum.

Inc troubles so annoying and dangerous
to health are among the commonest with
which humanity is afflicted.
We are, therefore. pleased TO announce
that modern research in medical science
has at last produced a certain cure for
them and as usual with all grea, and meri-
torious inventions. IS simple and the only
wonder Is 5hat such a remedy was not dis
covered and used years before.
The remedy We refer to is known as the
Pyramid Pile Cure. Il i not an ointment
nor a salve. liquid nor internal remedy.
but IS applied directly 70 the seat OF the
disease and produces cure in q surpr!s-
ins,y short space OF time.
For itching piles a few applications pro
duce a complete cure. while for bleeding.
protrud.ng and all other forms OF rectal
diseases its use Will result in a permanent
cure even in cases where an operation has
failed
The Pyramid Pile Cure IS painless to use
and relieves all pain az once. All druggists
keep it or viii get it for You. Il Is pre-
pared by tie Pyramid Drug Co. OF Mar
SHAH. Mich. who viii send you fan partic-
ulsrs Of the cause and cure OF piles. also
testimonials from every section OF the
country or If your druggist has the rem
edy on hand you viii ind the treatise
on piles and testimonials in each package
OF the remedy.
\ trial VIII convince you that the Pyra-
mid Pie Cure Is a specific Tor every form
Of rectal disease and il IS guaranteed 10
contain no mineral polsons nor INJURIOUS
ingredients 50 often resorted TO IN treating
piles. Sold by druggists az 50 cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
ADDITIONAL CITY NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL VS.. PARAMOUNT
Athletes VIII Contest This Afternoon
at the Eair Srrounds

This afternoon az the fair grounds will
occur the track athletic contest between
the athletic associations of the High
School and Fairmoant. The teams have
been in training for some time and showed
enough skill in the field days to ensure a
good contest. In several events the com
petition is sure to be close There are
twelve events in the program and the
first event will be called at o'clock
sharp. The last event will be over by
$50 o'clock.
Nothing but heavy rain the. latter part
of the day will interfere with the carry
ing out of the program, which is as fol-
lows:
100 yard dash: High school-stark,
Smith. Rogers; Fairmount-sheldon, Isely,
Osborne.
go yard dash: High school-Rogers,
Keegan, Hyde; Fairmount-Osborne,
jackson.
40 yard run: High school-Keegan. Al
exander. Israel; Fairmount-Jackson,
Sheldon, TerrilI.
$50 yard run: High School-Charles, Is
raeI. schelenberger; Fairmount-Larimer
Thompson, Ellis.
Nile run: High School-heegan, stan
ley. Charles; Fairmount-Larimer, Ellis,
Thompson.
Pole Vault: High School-Jocelyn, Bur
rows, L. Alexander; Fairmount-Lewis,
Ahain, Emerson.
Broad Jump: High School-Rogers, Bur
rows, Hontemeyer; Fairmount-Andrews'
Euerson, Frantz.
High jump: High School-Hyde, Alex
ander, Burrows; Fairmount-Frantz'
Ahain, Webb
Shot Put: High school-Clyde Smyser.
Alexander Hyde; Fairmount-Fleming,
DOwd, Parke.
Hammer Throw: High School-Cleve
6myser, Clyde Smyser, Alexander; Fair
mountaineering, Dowd, Parke.
12O yard Hurdle: High SchOol-Alexan-
der. Clyde Smyser. Hyde; Paramount
Isely, Osborne, Burke.
Relay Race: High School-Charles, Al
exander, Israel Keegan; Fairmount-
Sheldon. THOMPSON, Jackson, Barimer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
MUSIC AND DRAMA
SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT.

SELENl4O EN- IE-ENI Al y VI EsNI.
In the language Of Josh Billings. Mar
miduke and ~Scrubby are most ''komicaI
kusses." It is hardly probable that a
single person who attended the Hyer en-
teriainment was not greatly surprised
It Is generally thought the coiored race
is Incapable OF attaining excellence in
anything which requires mental exertion
and those who have attained euinence
are regarded as pro5is.es. To create a
real hearty laugh requires more art than
TO draw tears. Powell and Lavard. though
as black as the ace OF spades. are evil
IDENTIFY men OF more than ordinary intel
ligence. Powell IS as Hthe as a cat, and
few, even OF the mos: celebrated burnt
cork artists. can equal him in grace and
movement OF melody OF voice
The MaIrs reporter attended the en-
tertainment through mere curiosity. and
expected to be bored: but must frankly
admit today thar 6e never witnessed a
better performance. az its kind.
The fame Of the rich. deep negro voice
in its uncuI;ivated state IS world wide It's
melody Is suggestive OF southern planSa-
ton scenes. and pa:ucs FOR the minds
eye picture o. white fields, snowy heaps
OF COTTON. and black faces. OF ni1nble
fingered and light hearted io.,ers.
The natural power and music ot the
negro voice cultivation adds q charm
which IS exemplifed BY songs Of the
Eyers troupe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30

The way the jackies worked at their
| guns was splendid. Many Of them were
! stripped to the waist. The muscles stood
out on their bare, tattooed arms. The
perspiration ran down their faces. and
mixing with the gunpowder, made grim
streaks Of black over their skins. When
/ cease firing sounded disappointment
was written visibIy on all their faces.
But the decks were quickly swept, the
shrouds re-hooked, the guns cooled and
washed; and at dinner, when the band
| played THE Stars and Stripes Forever,
1 there were few signs 10 show that the
/ flagship New York had been into action
1 for the first time in her career.
! About 300 shots were fired during the
bombardment. 1O4 of which were from the
New York. The cruiser Cincinnati did
wonderfully quick and rapid work with
her batteries. The monitor probably fired
fewer shots than the others. apparently
not using her rapid-fre guns, but taking
careful aim with her Pinch monster at
Quintas de Recreo.
To those on board the flagship who
had never before been on a warship when
she was firing all her batteries at once
and who had never heard the shells Wits
tie, the experience was not so bad as
anticipated. The noise of the guns deaf
ened some slightly; but timely april
cation of wool to the ears deadened its
effect. and, taken all in all, the shock OF
the broadside was not so great as had
been expected.
The town OF Matanzas was at no time
= liac VIC
the south of Punta Gordo. If the Span
iards had any killed, It must have been
in the Notifications. Several persons on
board believe the Spanish loss was severe
and advanced more or less plausible the
cries Rear Admiral Sampson and Cap
tain Chadwick venture no statement on
the subject.
It was reported to the flagship on its
return to the Havana station that two
torpedo gunboats had endeavored to run
the blockade during the day and had
been forced back into Havana by the
Wilmington and the Iowa. sharp look
out was kept throughout the night lest
these tiny craft should try to repeat the
attempt
Key West last night and Major Meade.
Of the marines, was put on board the
flagship. The Winslow proceeded to her
station The night was quiet and no in
cident Of interest occurred.
The most characteristic incident of the
bombardment Of Matanzas, and one that
will go down in history as an instance
Of Yankee pluck, occurred in the sick
bay on the flagship. Ill sailors were ly-
ing there, listening to the shots, all eager
to get on deck. Suddenly, as if moved
by a common impulse, four of them
sprang from their cots. One had mala-
ria; two had grip and another high fe-
yer; but their ailments were forgotten
as they rushed out to their gun divisions
and took their usual stations. Despite
their entreaties to be allowed TO stay,
they were ordered back to the sick bay
1t is hardly necessary to say that these
four splendid specimens of 1.-The man be-
hind the gum were not reported for
breach Of discipline.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
TRY GRAlN.O! TRY GRAlN-o!

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O. the new food drink
that takes the place Of coffee. The chn-
dren may drink it without injury as Wei
as the adult Ali who t-y IL, Ike it
Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach fe-
ceives it without distress. u the prize OF
coffee. l5c and &c per package. Sold by
all grocers-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
German Succeeded Inv Turnia

Washington. April ea.-At the caucus OF
Democrats senator's this afternoon sena-
tor German resigned as chairman OF the
Democratic caucus and was succeeded BY
Senator Tur2is
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II, 900 PAID WANTS

A&sOOo EAlD w AINlO
In the Eagle during the year 1897.
This is the largest ever printed in
one year by any Kansas paper.
The Eagle reaches the people.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-30
NEWS FROM KIOWA
Patriotism Taking the People AWAY
From There

Iher@ are not many towns that will beat
Kiowa for giving entertainments to raise
money for church and benevolent pur-
poses. and many larger towns would do
well to take lessons from Kiowa. Tues
day evening the Congregational church
people gave an entertainment. charging
ten cents admission and giving prizes to
the gentleman who could best trim A
lady's hat. AR Eweu was the winner of
this prize.
Mr.. Moyarty won the BOBBY prize for
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
Change of Secretary.

Through the sad fact of our Sec
retary's impaired health from over
work and care, we are deprived for
the time being of his invaluable pres
ence in counsel and work. Mr.. Ler-
mond has returned to his home in
Maine to secure the rest which has
become so essential, and which will,
we trust, strengthen him for still
greater work in the future in the
cause of humanity to which he is de-
voted.
The members of the Board resident
in Washington have, in consonance
with Mr.. Lermond's own selection,
nominated Comrade VIM. McDevitt
to fill the vacant position. Bro. Nc
Dewitt was a young attorney, mem
Der of the bar of the District of Col
umbia, holding government position
in Washington, d. c., when ne de-
termined to identify himself with the
Brotherhood movement. He resigned
his position and came to Washington,
arriving here on the 9th OF March
last, and has been Mr.. Lermonds as
sistant in the work of correspondence
since that time. He is thoroughly
conversant With Mr.. Lermond's aims
and views, and able to adapt and
shape his efforts to the varying con-
ditions that must attend the progress
of the movement. We bespeak for
our new Secretary the full encour-
agement of all our friends.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
The Alternative,

The strike of the engineers in Eng
land is over. and the men have been
defeated. In their defeat is involved
that of trade unionism. for the en-
ployers insisted on the right to man
age their own business in their own
way, and, after a most extraor-
binary struggle lasting for six
months, the men have practically
surrendered. One thing the English
capitalist, and all capitalists every
where, should bear in mind. The in
evitable tendency of an unsuccessful
strike like this is to strengthen the
socialist movement The working
men will reason that if they cannot
bring their employers to terms by ne
gotiation, or even by striking, they
will try to accomplish their object by
legislation Harper's Weekly.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
ORGANIZATION
DEPARTMENT.

REV. GEO. CANDEE. NATL ORGANIZERS.
All communications pertaining to or
ganizing and lecture work should be adj
dressed to the national organizer. Rev.
Geo. Candee, 1917 Detroit Ave-, Toledo,
Ohio.
The following members have been
commissioned to act as deputy organi-
Zers:
+. d. Festner, SOB Pike ST., Coving-
ton, Ky.
Rev. l.. f. Finley. Brice, Ohio.
Marta Bethune Jones, Washington,
Ga.
Rev. A. a. Worsley, Sylvania, Wis.
Wis.
w. c. Lewis, Amethyst, Colo.
n. Grassland, Blue Island, III.
Fred Eichholtz, Edison, Wash.
John Cloak, l0l Harbine Ave, Day
ton, Ohio.
II. H. Hart, 1872 Indiana Ave. Tole-
do, Ohio.
Pitt Whited, jackson, Mich.
Tom Fitton, III Delavan Ave. Buff
falo. n. Y.
J. w. Fairchild, Mizpah. KY
Rev. A. ID. Hale, Haskins. Ore.
c. Bishir, Hutchinson, Kan.
Rev. Theo. a. johnson. Rushmorc
Ohio.
Thomas Eickling, Box l06. Sandus.
ky, Ohio.
Miss Helen J. Wescott, Manhattan.
Kan.
h, c. G., LECTURE BUREAU,
The following members have express
ed their willingness 10 answer calls to
lecture in the interests of Socialism
and the Brotherhood. For terms, dates,
etc. write direct to lecturers:
Miss Helen Potter the noted impcr-
senator, Hotel Pelham, Boston, Mass.
Mrs. Marion Ii. Durham, Burlington.
Iowa.
Levi S. Lewis, 5l2 Hamilton ST., AL
bany, N. y.
Mrs. Clara G, Hoffman, 80 Rialto
Building, Kansas City, Mo
Mrs. Katherine I.ente Stevenson, The
Temple. Chicago, III.
Mrs. Josephine l.. Church. 1888 Dorr
St, Toledo, Ohio.
Rev. J. Stitt Wilson, - w. Chicago
Ave, Chicago Ill.
Mrs. l.. G. johnson, 1923 Forestville
Ave, Flat 70, Chicago ILL.,
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
CHEAP NATIONAL. PRIDE.

The cheapest sort of pride, says
Schopenhauer, i, national pride for it
betrays in one infected with it d lack
of individual qualities to be proud of,
else he would not resort to that which
he shares with many millions. Whoever
is possessed of important advantages
win rather see the errors of his own
nation the more distinctly. as he keeps
them constantly in view. But every
miserable simpleton who has nothing
in the world to be proud of. grabs at
the last means to be proud Of the
nation to which he chances to belong:
here he RECEIVERS himself and is CRATE
fully willing to defend with might and
main all errors aud follies belonging to
it Commonwealth.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
Christ as a Politician.

He would not carry state. Do you
think He would carry Illinois? Not "a
county of it, not a town, not even a
ward. There is 10 room for the Son OF
God. Does the Republican party want
Him? Do the Democrats? This is
called Il Christian country. but how
would it he if someone should rise in
the House of Representative and quote
Soripture-"Thus saith the Lord?
What sneers there would be, What
frowns, Would the societies vote for
Him: Would the clubs admit Him?
The whole country seems to be run by
clubs nowadays. 1t would make u diff
ference in clubs, don't you think. if He
were reigning on earth? Moody.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06

know it was Miss Susie's kitten. or he
wouldn't have chased it: and The
Mother told him it wouldn't make any
difference to Miss Susie whose kitten
1t was, and if he wanted to have Miss
Susie's good OF inion, he mustn't ever
let her sec him hurt anything smaller
than he was. That made me think
about mice, and | sometimes wonder
now if Car felt the same way when
he chased me, as do when | want to
hunt for mouse. Do you suppose he
dill? Your friend.
DOROTHY WHITEFOOT.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
S. S. |.

Recognizing the fact that many
Socialits are not satisfied with their
surroundings and are ready to come
to Washington and assist in socializ-
ing the state either in cooperative
colonies or as individuals. the Indus
trial Department Is c G has decided
to take up the work of assisting all
those who believe in, and will work
for, the cooperative commonwealth,
whether along B C c lines or other
wise, to secure employment, lands tor
homes, business locations, etc. by
opening a Bureau of Immigration,
under the title of the Society for
Socialistic Immigration. We call on
all reformers in Washington who are
looking forward to the realization of
this hope to assist us in this object
Send us all the information you can
regarding chances for employment
in your section of the state-names,
addresses and business of EMPLOYERS
of labor, etc. Also information re-
garding natural resources, population
of towns and counties, price of lands,
chances for business investments,
names and addresses of those who
have lands or businesses for sale.
All those who wish 70 come to
Washington to assist in the great
work before us are invited to CORE
spond with us. If you wish employ
ment, lands for homes or business in
vestments of any kind we will give
you all the information in our power
and assist you in securing same. We
have investigated numerous places in
the state and are prepared to give
much information regarding natural
resources, etc.
We propose to publish a bulletin in
the near future containing a large
body of facts regarding natural re-
sources, chances for employment, cost
of lands for homes and business
chances in the various sections of the
state. This will be published quar-
terly or monthly to meet current de-
mands for same, and it will be our
object to embody in this bulletin such
facts as can not be obtained in the
free publications of the state or fed
eral governments.
In order to carry ont this object
and maintain sufficient Office force to
give special attention to the CORE
spondence of the subscribers to this
bureau registrati ton fee of fifty
cents per year will be charged. This
will entitle the subscribers to all such
statistics or other information bear
ing on their especial cases as can be
collected from various sources, such
as state and federal publications, city
and county prospectuses, personal in
vestigation and correspondence. Also
one subscription for the bulletin
issued during the time covered by the
registration fee. Let us all work to-
ward this one end OF making this
state the first to fall in line for the
great cause of humanity and use all
the means in our possession to accom-
plish this. Address all correspondence
on this subject to
CHAS. H. SWIGART, Sec. SSH,
Edison, Wash.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
National Secretary's Report.

For week ending Thursday. July %.
New active members enrolled. =. 6
New honorary members enrolled
Present total membership. 49,. 1888
[NoTE-Honorary members are per-
sons in sympathy with our movement,
who are enrolled on the payment of
10 cents. They have no vote and are
not required to pay dues, but do all
they can for the cause. Active mem
bers pay 10 cents monthly dues and
are not charged any enrolment fee.
They are admitted on signing the
Brotherhood pledge.
NEW LOCAL UNIONS ENROLLED.
Equality No. l6 of Washington.
Klamathon No. 8 of California.
Chicago No. II of Illinois.
RECEIPTS IN CoLoNIzATIoN FUND.
Previously reported. ................Sl5,96 1851 S.
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How to Send Money.

In making remittances, send Post
Office Money orders for amounts of
one dollar aud upwards; stamps will
be accepted for smaller amounts. In
no case send bank drafts or checks.
We will not accept them.
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
IMPosslBiLlTY OF HONESTY .

y system Of keen competition, car
ried on. as it is. without adequate
moral restraint, is very much system
of commercial cannibalism. Its alter.
mates are: Use the same weapons ~
your antagonists, or be conquered and
deyoured. Success under competition
is Incompatible with strict integrity.
Z Herbert Spencer
Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-08-06
National Union Department
HEADQUARTERS, EDISON, WASH.
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

NATIONAL. BOARD OF TRU STEES.
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Observation-Disclosures. Denver, Col
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ...... Edison. Wash
Organizer-REv. GEO. CANDLE. Toledo, o
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Editor-REv. w. II. KAUFMAN, Edison Wash
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