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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
THIS MAKES ELEVEN
Times in Succession Tom
Reed Has Been Named.
TO SERVE IN CONGRESS
From the First Maine District
His Convention Speech,

Portland. Ne. Aug. 2-The Republicans
! their convention here today. After pre-
liminary business the name OF Thomas
B. Reed was presented to the convention
and he was nominated by reclamation
| amid much enthusiasm.
Later Mr.. Reed appeared on the floor
of the hall He was greeted with deafen-
ing applause, which prevailed until Mr..
Reed began to speak.
Then some one shouted: Take the plat
FORM
No said Mr. Reed. 'let me have my
way. for once" and the convention broke
into laughter.
Mr.. Reed then spoke as follows:
II am grateful for yoar continued kind
ness to me. and. being in Portland, 1t Is
not unsuitable for me TO come here and
say so.
II have no other purpose than this A
newspaper the other day announced that
/ would come here and open the campaign.
This is not so. I shall not open any cam
paign for the simple reason that there
seems TO be no campaign 10 open.
I'm this district there appears TO be
thus far great harmony in both parties
as to the great issues Of the past, and
I shall leave TO somebody else the task
of disturbing ii. All over the country
also there is dearth of political feeling.
I never knew less of it in all the years
in which 1 have known of such things. To
me this seems fortunate for the country.
1 do not refer to the war alone. The war
is taking care of itself. and seems TO be
nearly finished by the fighting qualities
of our soldiers, qualities not diminished
our naval gunners. engineers and sail
ors, which skill the general education OF
our people seems to have wonderfully in
creased. The unfaltering courage of both
soldiers and sailors is a cause Of pride 10
every American
The problems after the war will be
the most troublesome and will demand
the most earnest efforts of US all. For
my part hope that all these problems
may be worked out consistently with our
time-honored and dearly bought institu-
tons and with the traditions of our wise
forefathers.
Returning to the purpose for which I
came here. renew my thanks TO you for
your continued and unvarying good will.
That good will, permit me to say, has
not consisted half so much in bestowing
and continuing 10 bestow on me a posi-
ton of distinction, as 1t has in the large
liberty you have always given me in in
terpreting your wishes. / am proud TO
say that the consideration is not the char
acteristic of my district, but Of he whole
state OF Maine"
After adopting resolutions endorsing
Mr.. Reed and endorsing the declaration
of principles made by the Republican
state convention last June. the convention
adjourned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
SUNDAYS Excursion to Fort Reno

I1l Reno, o. T, Aug. 1-(Special.) Yes
terday was a big day for Fort Reno. The
Choctaw came in about IL o'clock with IS
coaches loaded down With eXcursionists
from Guthrie Oklahoma City and points
along the Santa Fe and Choctaw roads.
for the purpose of visiting the Big Four"
battalion and seeing the many sights
about the historic fort. The crowd from
abroad was swelled by people from this
city and surrounding country until it was
estimated that over 1900 people took part
in the sightseeing. The program was well
executed. The drills were as fine as could
be performedby any body OF troops VINO
have not had any more experience than
Reno. Every move was executed with
a precision that would De a credit to SOL
diers with a years practice and il goes
TO show that Major John Stone and the
officers Of the battalion have not been
amisS in their duty. The battalion could
leave today for the field Of battle and
could give as good account OF itself as
any that has been organized in the west.
Governor &. VI. Barnes delivered a very
able address to the battalion. which was
listened TO by the men with marked AZ
tentIon. The governors address was
mostly on the duties TO be expected from
each member OF the battalion. and what
was expected Of them II they were forced
to appear before the enemy.
Three bands. Oklahoma CITY. Edmond
and El Reno furnished delightful music
for the occasion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
FOUR AT ONE FLIGHT
Cupid Does Tremendous Execution
Near III Re- y

FL Reno, o. T., Aug. 2-GSpecial)-
Charles r. Miller tho pioneer druggist
of FL Reno, and Miss Mary Alice Silton.
one of the principal educators of the
county. also Josiah NJ Woods "a promi-
nent farmer and Miss Annette Belle Sill
ton, were united in marriage at noon to-
day at the home Of the brides mother,
sixteen miles west Of the city. Rev.
Archibald Cardle performed the ceremony
in the presence Of a large number of in
vited guests
Charles r. Miller Is one Of the oldest
business men In the city. and by careful
attention to business and an upright
course toward his fellow man has ac-
quired a handsome competence. His bride
is a charming lady and has taught T The
public schools Of this city for a number
of years and was last fall the cond1ctress
OF the normal school.
Mr.. Woods has been connected with the
Canadian county mills for some time, but
lately removed TO one Of his farms the
county His bride is a younger sister Of
Mrs. Miller and is young lady loved and
respected by all who know her.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
THREE NNANNOIHS
1t is Proposed the Three New
BattIeShips Shall Be.
THIRTEEN THOUSAND TONS
Displacement, Heavier Batter
les and Copper Bottoms.
THIRTEEN THOUSAND TONS

New York. Aug. "A special to the
Times from Washington says:
The question of the speed Of the three
battleships provided for by the new naval
program has been re-opened again.
The proposition now under considera-
ton is to give the proposed ship dis
placement of 1900 tons instead of Il, 500
and to fix their minimum speed at is
knots instead Of 16. Chief Engineer Mel
vile has been asked to submit designs of
the newer improved machinery includ-
ing water tube boilers, which he proposes
TO install. with a view to developing an
18-knot speed. These designs ready,
Chief Constructor Hichborn will set mis-
work on designs for a hull TO accommodate
this machinery, with the requisite coal
Space and the desired batteries.
The new scheme contemplates main
battery Of 13-inch and 8-inch guns, instead
OF 19inch and 6-inch, as in the present de-
signs, this change being prompted also by
the lessons learned from the Santiago en-
gagement.
A further and most important change
proposed to be made in the new ships
is the addition Of copper sheathing. At
a meeting of the board of construction
It was unanimously voted TO have the
new battleship sheathed with a view to
preventing the fouling Of their bottoms
and the los OF speed resulting therefrom.
This is a reversal Of the boards posi-
ton on the sheathing question 1t has
sheathing the bottoms OF the battleships,
Commodore Hichborn being the only ad
vOcate Of the reform. The experience Of
the fleet in southern waters during the
present. war, when theb attleships and
cruisers have steadily lost what speed
they started with the result of marine
growth on their hulls, has convinced the
board that, costly as the sfeathfng IS,
1t viii be economical in the long run,
since IL will enable the ships 10 retain
their speed for an Indefinite period.
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SOMEBODY TO BLAME

Washington, D. c., Aug. Am effort
viii BE- made by the war department 10
ascertain the official at Skaters head
quarters who is responsible for dispatch
ing to the United States transports loaded
with soldiers, and which are alleged to be
unfit for the work TO which they are put.
With this end in view, Surgeon Sternberg
has sent the following dispatch 10 Major
Harvard the chief surgeon, with Shat
ters' army:
THE management of the medical de-
paTtnent at Santiago is severely criti-
cised. Sick and convalescents sent on
quartermaster' transports are said to be
overcrowded, not properly supplied with
medicines or medical attendance, or with
suitable light diet. Who is responsible?
Report in fuA and take measures TO pre-
vent similar occurrence in future
At the same time rigid investiga ton
is TO be made Of the charges by the Red
Cross officials and others concerning the
unhtness of the transport Concho, Which
reached New York seven days ago. Sec
rotary AIger has taken much interest in
this matter, following so soon the case OF
the Seneca, which about ten days since
brought to New York large number of
sick and wounded, and which vessel also
was said to be unsuitable. The investiga-
ton will be made by Colonel Heyt of the
inspector generals Office.
General Sternberg feels that injustice is
done the officers Of his department III the
criticisms made of the use of the trans
ports in bringing the sick and wounded
north, and in the preparations for the
journey. AS matter of fact. he said
today, he did not know that the Concho
was to be used for a temporary hospital
ship. the first intimation Of that charac-
ter being when a teegramship shrdm
ter, being received when a telegram
reached him announcing the arrival Of
the vessel at Norfolk. The loading Of the
ship with supplies, including ice, other
than of a medical character, does not
come under the supervision Of his bureau,
and his officers, he says, should not be
charged with any derellctness OF that
character
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wouId-be slick thief KILLED

Fl Reno. Q. T, Aug. i-tSpec! al II 2
oute, and ambient air q Anadarko was
rudely disturbed LAST Friday by e negro
named Barrett. Barrett dalked !n,o Bake
8 Abernathy's store and bought pax
of riding boots. which he pui on his feet
taking A big pair % spurs from the 90
boots. he put them on the new. Look ~
around he spisd q rex saodle that ne
thought would ~ lis pony that was ted
outside % the store The saddle vas just
the 1T and IN order 20 see how easy d,
would sesl The negro put us loot u ire
stirrup win The intention a moving CT.
The clerk wao sold ne boots AID sa114e
reminded NJ Barrett that - nad not
paft for them Barrett asked HIN how
he would lake RS pay. Before ne c.erk
could answer ne negro drew murder
ous-looklng knife and told tie clerk Z e
DID rot get out OF his way be would p4y
him with SIX inches % cold steal Tia
clerk got OF. q Ire way ard called ore
81 ;As Indian police While he wss doing
50 Barrett rode OF. with ,as lne.aa csese
behind him After running about s rz.le
th4 Indian closed n OF Barrett S5o
turned and knocking Ire Iaalzz toS-a.
was beating him over the head E.ta
six-shoster when E-znk EarTeI. rs
chef q The Indlsa po,scs. rc4e ID z-a
ared three shots. killing Barrett Instantly
X Was aot necessary % zct4 az .1xzes[
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
PEACE TERMS PUBLISHED

Washington. D. c., Aug. 2.-Up to the
time the cabinet met today no word had
come from Spain either directly or through
the French ambassador in response to
The demand of the United States. Notice
was taken Of the statement from Madrid
that a further explanation had been asked
by the Spanish government, but this had
not been directed, thus far, to either the
state department or the French embassy.
The aluslon to further explanations, how
ever, was regarded as a rather hopeful
sign .as tending to show a disposition on
the part OF the Spanish government to
close early with our terms. for It was said
that the expectation was that the Spanish
rejoinder would take the form of count
e. proposal, the effect of which would be
to lead TO diplomatic sparring. It had
been admitted at last by members Of the
administration that the terms of peace
laid down by the United States had been
practically stated with accuracy in the
press dispatches, and realizing the futility
Of further concealment some official char
acter was 10 be given to the press state
ments by a formal declaration from the
White House.
some such step had been in contem-
1'ation for several days past in Difference
70 pressing requests, not only from the
newspapers, but from a number of public
men, who felt that the people should be
taken more thoroughly into the confidence
Of the administration. 1t was represent
ed, on the other hand. that the negotia-
tons might be seriously jeopardzed by
the ill-effect on Spain Of a publication Of
the terms imposed. However rs had hcen
already stated.the fun and accurate news
paper publications descriptive Of the
peace conditions had made it unnecessary
10 maintain secrecy bnger and when the
cabinet met it was with the understand
ing that a short statement touching tho
matter. though not including the text Of
the peace terms. should DE made nllhlic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
HE'S GOT A BETTER THING
That's All That would Take John L.
Ollie From OkIahoma.

Ell Reno, o. T, Aug. 2.-(Special) 1.-The
territory of Oklahoma, and especially the
city Of Ell Reno, is about to lose one of
the most prominent members of the legal
fraternity. Hon. John 1. Ollie of this city
has been elected dean of Highland Park
college of law at Des Moines, Ia, ard
will take his position as such Sep EN- der
L. He will move his family TO Des Moines
between now and that date. He and his
family are greatly attached to Oklahoma
and Ell Reno and to the people who live
here, and nothing but superior opportu-
mites, such as those offered at Des
Moines, would induce them to leave the
territory.
John L. Ollie was appointed register of
the Guthrie lankffice by President Har-
rison in 1880. and resigned from that Of
flee to accept the attorneyship of the Rock
Island road in March. 1892. On June 10,
1896, he and Chief Justice John H. Bur
ford formed a partnership in law bust
ness and worked together until the ap-
pointment of Judge Burford March l. 1885,
On March IL he and C. o. Blake formed a
partnership.
Mr.. Ollie came to this territory from
Huntington, Ind, in 1889, and has been
one Of its foremost citizens ever since
He is an Incorporating Republican and
has been a tower of strength to his party
in the territory.
Mr.. Ollie retains an interest in the firm
of Ollie & Blake, and will continue to give
attention to its business, returning to the
territory for that purpose when necessary
The firm will continue as the attorneys
for the Rock Island road in Oklahoma and
Indian Territories. The old offices will be
retained
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
CARLIST RISING IS REPORTED N SPAIN

London. Aug. 2-Ths Masri6 corrs~gon-
dent Of the Daily TELEGRAPH says toat q
Car,lss uprising Is re2or,e4 az Ysata c.
Raues. .ogta u Pslsn-Fe-
The Msdrl8 1orFesponaea; Of ths Daily
Ca7onl &c Eavs-
'-T.s July as4rs< ;lqrs5ati7s SHOWS e.
fsrencss q s. per oent several jotssrs
falsse ard ore co-nni lft~5 ssle-ds. TIE
Czr.st orxa1. Ia Cor-eo "a EFpa-s.
whlch had been suprrsssed. rsaglsse-rsl
yesterday a18 ezprssses uacTiag aeT,-
ton % fls essss.
The civil gga-8 q 8ssrs hss bees
tsus29rasET iuersas@d ~ thol4sszsi -
cr1fts ard s ato=s; - eo7c-r.s-.es sts rl..i-
tsry rssrchfa fh-c7zs ere p@slrF-s-a. RE-
gians-z Esfa Cataaoa.z. Ar4Eoa aa1 Eas
Basque pros iuesa
-F-ls- saasrsa 6aeksrs hsss A-s~n Cts
missed A. EerrN. ssaa< - sla1zaess Il
trsss~
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AiaGr8. Aug z-Ths king left ia bs1
fer a fe4 se7ra today
- -4ry re4azrss z1fn a w~~ % prs
venting fisines. have b@@a iaitiafss a
fas grovaees q Catalonia. Arsroa As4
B.aesya
Tae s.tszfioa ~ Nanga. aoco-srax "a
pfsyat> aaVa'es re- ssvss: to-szy. - a.
changed
pHfafs sess'-a from sas Taaa 20
Porto Eze9 says tasi z 80 soss-.fssrs hav.
ssTrra1ersi - tee Aeasrcsaa
j. % fsgorfe4 asrs sat 40 Spanish
staansrs fsTeed toe kate "a Csse
Esfsrs aa1 ssrs ss.z1kes ~ - Azssfs-
cas-
Gthraii4s. Aar s--7Sse- e1-n9zriss q
els-.ss. srE PEERS ard 10 eeass.s.lss =
eseaagrss fTez Flttsr.a have zxsl4s1 a.
AFeeleraa
AItersfaer = GO f--e7s are 80 Satire
ateS aetvses Alr~risrss Tsrsfa. Rsnda.
fsagfses sas Foaas So - zsaa,sA has.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
CUBA MUST HELP PAY

Washington. D. c, Aug. at was I'M
derstood TO be the present intention Of the
administra ton to assume liability Cor all
the indebted claims presented by Ameli-
can citizens against Spain, on account
OF injury 10 personal property in cuba.
Some part Of this liability might be i'm
posed upon the government Of Cuoa la Ter
on. when that should nave been esta5-
Eshed. and 10 include such cases as COZ. 4
be directly charged up against the insur-
gents. where they had destroyed the prop
erty Of American citizens in the course
Of their operations. This was not an as
sumption by the victorious nation Of ia
oility for peace conditions. but on the
contrary was rather in The line OF the
usual practice. At the conclusion OF the
Mexican war the United States assumed
all such claims in behalf OF American
citizens, and established special triaural
for their payment. The same course was
pursued in 1919 in effecting a settlement
of the Florida troubles with Spain, though
the decisions announced by the specsaI
tribunal have been a source OF utiagtion
ana negotiation clear down TO the present
time.
The amount OF these claims a1airs.
Spain in behalf Of American citizens WHO
suffered in Cuba was $1,000 600 al the date
of the destruction OF the Maine Il is
estimated that this total has been IN
creased 70 SeO.oooO0o since that time. and
no doubt IS entertained that there are
many other claims Of large amounts tnst
have not yet been presented. OF course.
Il is not possible at this stage TO indicate
what proportion OF the claims are justly
Chargable 10 the acts OF the Cuban in
surgents and II IS known that IN many
cases the claimants themselves were uo-
able to telg the source OF the damage 20
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
Building boom at Aiva.

Alva, 0. r, Aug. Special)-Since
the laying Of the cornerstone Of the North
western Normal college. Alva has started
up with increased vigor. Colonel H. NJ.
Beckett. Travis Beckett. Mrs. Mcfarland.
Rev Hankmeyer. George z. Nickel and
many others have started new residences
Among the many elegant residences to
be constructed this fall. those OF George
z Nicks cashier OF the Exchange bank;
John D. Share. OF 5. b Share * Bro
and Professor James e Ament' Of the
Normal college. Will take the lead While
Ava and Woods county have not made
big noise IN the world. they have been
getting there N great shape, and the peo-
pie of Oklahoma realize Il
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
CAN GOVERN THEMSELVES

Cincinnati, o.. Aug. 1.-The Rev. Henry
]. Becker, general travelling agent in the
field of the Ohio Young Mems Christian
association, has just returned from a tour
of the military camps throughout the
south. He says:
Il have visited 5000 of the American
soldiers in the camps at Chickamauga,
Tampa, De Soto park, Cuba Libre Pan
anna and at Key West. I have also been
among the sailors and marines of the
ships of the various squadrons that come
and go from the great supply station Of
the government. 1 have also had numer-
Gus interviews with leading Cuban pa
triots, soldiers and statesmen among them
being Infante, patriot of Havana, Colonel
Boss, chief Of staff of General Gomez; j.
NJ. Gown, secretary of the Cuban junta at
Key West, and John f. iowa, United
States vice consul at Sagua la Grande
They are types of the intelligent Cubans
who desire independence from the yoke
of Spanish oppression. The statement
made by certain Spaniards and other SYM
pa uhizers that the Cubans are incapable
of self-government is false and Should be
set aside as one of the numerous attempts
of the enemies Of our government TO sub
vert the cause OF freedom and thereby
gain selfish ends for greed and glory. The
Cubans are an Industrious, peaceful and
sober people, who want a government like
our own, a government of the people.
by the people and for the people Such
q government they have the courage and
ability TO make and maintain"
The Rev. Mr.. Becker has Travelled ex-
tensively throughout Cuba and has for
many years been very close observer.
They are types of the intelligent Gu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
GRIND circuit Harness Races.

Columbus. Aug. 2-The three events on
the card al the opening Of the grand cir
cult races today proved 70 be very tame.
the large felde The ri
trot was won by Battlet0n. green horse
which made his first mark IN this race.
Summaries:
2I7 trot, purse s2.oc0.-Mattie Peterson
won IN straight heats. Time 2li14. ziz.
2.1pb: Clayton second, Hesperus third
OtheHo. Black Raven, Antie. Charlie g.
ESpy Boy and DR.. Robinson also started
2.4 pacing. purse 2.ooo.--Argett@ won IN
straight heats Time 2-iii4. 2.lz 2ll4-
Lady Pipes second, Rhoda Farrsnd third
Burr pitch. Joe Mooney and Harry Dinner
also started.
Z.1 trottlng. purse 9. po0 -I'a.'leton won
IN straight heats. Time z.IGit. 2iziz z,ls'4
Louise Nc second. May Bloc nth.rd. J.
Is. g. Belle II. Oalney. IRIS o. Mamie
T .Mlnetto. Anita 5 and All Day also
started
A lot % bootblscks sitting 1n cTsrhsr one
nav not be India rubber boys, though they
are gutter percbcTs
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Washington. Aug. 2.-The war depart
ment has posted the following telegram
from General shafter. dated Santiago de
Cuba, August l:
"All political prisoners nave been i'm
mediately released as soon as we reached
them. Have not heard from Guantanamo
but General Ewers went there three days
ago to receive the surrender Of arms and
political prisoners. Thy were undoubted-
" released on his arrival
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
Good for All Time

To appreciate the value Of the Eagle
Standard War Atlas. one must see a copy.
II it were advertised at the price OF s..
instead of s. cents. the public would form
in advance a more correct estimate Of its
worth While IL IS intended primarily 20
add information 70 current war news. il
indeed is a standard work for all time.
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menced. much Of the beauty Of our city
will be destroyed.
The Arkansas Valley Telephone COM
pany is rapidly completing its telephone
exchange in the city and sixty days more
win see the system in operation.
The trees in the court house square are
beginning 20 look like veritable young
fo-as-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
DAWES MEN AT ARDM0RE
Cherokee Council VIII Act on the
Curtis Bill.

Ardmore, L T.,Aug. 2.-The Dawes COM
mission arrived here today and began
taking a census Of the Indians. This IS
the last roll Of the Indians preparatory to
an allotment OF their lands.
The Cherokee council convened at Table
quah. T. T, today TO act on the Curtis
bill II is likely that the Indians win pass
a bill alloting the land in severalty, as
Chief Mayes fayors
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PER CAPITA OF 20 CENTS
In the ApportiOament of Oklahoma's
Sch0al Funds.

Guthrie o. T.. Aug. Especial, AUDI
tor Hopkins has completed the semi IAN
nuaG apportionment of the funds derived
from the leasing of the territorial school
lands. The amount apportioned is s2s,-
269.S5. which gives a per capita of % cents
10 each child in a school population OF
9O5S5 The proportion Of each county is
as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-08-03
WICHITA WINS TWO GAMES
Tean Has New Get Its Gait and IL
WEnnInx

Topeka wso s;oo9 ass 20 several
games w.th w-Ieasts. so1k = w1zal-K
streak aa8 AS Dow faz7es snts Sra
plsre Tzsy dsa ia.E yssfsrsay wsts tss
hep q wksz.iA. vie 1s.s4ssz AseA-ss-.-
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