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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
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CITY IN BRIEF

Ex Sheriff Brewer Of Kingman is n the
city on business.
Miss Mae Zimmerman IS slowly recover
ing from a very serious Illness.
Mss Mary L. Carver left yesterday for
Cheney for a short visit with friends.
Hon. ] c. Pollock of Winfield was in
the United States circuit court yesterday.
Mrs. Tony Weinschenk IS visiting her
sister, Mrs. Kirkpatrick. in Perth for a
few days.
Judge S. R. Peters Of Newton was IN the
city yesterday attending The United States
district court.
Captain Misner. a former resident Of
this city but now living at Dodge City.
is here attending court
Mrs. John Knob,auch and daughter left
yesterday morning for Omaha, where they
viii view the exposition
Mr.. Charles Higginson Is home from Hot
Springs, :. y. He took in the Omaha ex-
position on his way home.
A g. Jcoes returned sunday from New
York CITY, where he attended a meeting
Of the directors OF the Santa eF.
Harvey Horner OF Caldwell was in the
'i'y attending court and calling on his
numerous friends here yesterday.
Students Of all schools can obtain sea
son tickets Tor the Wichita yceurn course
Wednesday evening al room :. Biting
block.
grand benefit concert IS being arranS
&c for the y N .. \ TIE very best tai
ent Of the ci;y VII take part Everything
viii be donated
Mr.. and Mrs Gerald voik returned YES
terday afternoon from Denver. where Mr.
Noik has been IS a delegate 10 the Ma
tional Editorial association
Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Cohn and family re-
turned Sunday from New York ana tha
eastern summer rosers. where they have
been Fer the past TWO months.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
BIDS FOR NEW BATTLESHlPS
VIII be Handed Round if All VIII Bid
Like the Cramps

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE navy Depart
ment has arrived at what 1t regards as
fair and satisfactory settlement Of the
question Of awarding the contracts for the
construction of the three battleships
When the bids were opened 1t was found
that for the fast ships desired, the New
port News company was the lowest
Cramps next and the Union Iron Works
just above, all within the limit Of cost
fixed by the act of congress. II was the
original plan to award the contracts in
that order. But upon examination Of the
plan submitted by the bidders, 1t was
found that the only thoroughly satisfac-
tory one was that submitted by Cramp,
who had simply taken the alternative
plans suggested by the navy department,
which amounted to frightening the hull
of the ship from u to 20 feet in order TO
gain room for more powerful engines re-
quired to drive the ship at a speed of
1914 knots, instead of IS knots as first
proposed. After considering the subject
in all aspects, the board of naval bureau
chiefs has nit upon a solution of the
question. They have invited the Newport
News company and the Union Iron Works
10 amend their plans so as to make their
ships Identical with that proposed by
Cramp.
Mr. Scott. Of the California company,
has agreed to do this already, and the
representatives Of the Newport News
company have verbally agreed 10 do the
same, so II is the understanding that each
of the companies will be given a contract
for one ship.
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FEDERAL STEEL COMPANY
Onicial Announcement OF Terms of
Consolidation


New York, Sept. 12-Oficial announce
ment was made today of the terms of con-
soldation Of the Minnesota Iron company,
the Illinois Steel company and the EIgin
Joliet and Eastern railway company IN
der the title OF the Federal Steel company.
The terms in substance are as follows:
Each share of the Minnesota Iron COM
pany. upon payment Of s27.1O cash, is enti-
tied to 1.3S5 shares in the stock Of the
Federal Steel company and 10S4 shares in
common stock OF the company. Each
share Of the Illinois Steel company. upon
payment of $50 in cash, is entitled to one
share in the preferred and eight-tenths
share in the common stock. Each share
Of Elgin, Joliet and Eastern railray upon
payment of $3.50 in cash. is entitled to
seven-eighth Of a share in preferred stock
and seven-eight}s of a share of common
stock of the Federal Steel company.
Shares of the companies, to insure par
ticipation, must be secured with the Col
onial Trust company of this city or the
Old Colony Trust company of Boston,
not later than October 10. Transferable
receipts will be issued for deposited shares
and the cash payment when made will
be noted on such receipts.
The contamination of the proposed ar
rangement is dependent upon its accept
ance by holders of at least two-thirds in
amount of shares of each of the three
companies. If for any reason. the ar
rangement shall not be carried out, the
deposited shares and the cash payments
will be returned upon surrender OF the
receiDts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
SEASON OPENED.

Jennie Holman and her company OF
players opened a weeks engagement at
the Crawford Grand last night. A good
sized audience was in attendance and
seemed 20 enjoy the performance very
much. The company Is composed Of sew
enteen people and are new to Wichita
theeter goers and they promise a good
list of plays for the week. Jane Eyre
will be the bill for tonight. Some good
specialties were introduced and the audi
ence last night saw the best war pictures
by the waragraph that have ever been
presented 10, Wichita theater goers.
In the days when Jane Eyre" was
widely read men were apt to be cynical
concerning the character Of Rochester. its
hero. whereas women worshipped and
built up their own ideals on that model
1t is interesting 60 know that the charac-
ter had an original-at least Mr.. Wemyss
Reid says that this was the case. He
was the brother of Charlotte Bronte's
friend, Ellen Nussey, and was a West
Riding merchant who had all the unpol-
ished force and logged egotism which
sometimes marked the Yorkshire mag
nate in those days. Charlotte" Mr.
Reid adds, 'idealized him into Rochester
and planted MIN in the midst of circum-
stances OF which his own life knew moth
ing"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13

city are starting to rebuild stores ard re-
new business
The Canadian Pacific station ana bag
gage room burned but everything Of value
was saved
One sick nather in New Westminster
VINO had 70 be carried out OF house IN
danger, suddenly remembered that her
phree-ysar-old child was missing. She
sent her husband back TO look for the
child and he found ths baby crouci,ing
down beside the stove. fear-s,ricken. Tue
rescue was made only Just in time
The insurance companies interested IN
the losses are:
London Assurance company. about
81. 0oo, 600; Commercial Assurance: Royal:
London & LancaShire: Sun; North Brit
ism & Mercantile: Liverpool. London 6
Globe; Union British America: Hartford,
OF Connecticut: Aetna Insurance COM
pany; Atlas; Alliance; Guardian; Nan
chester; Western. OF Toronto: Northern
Insurance companyi Phoenix. OF London;
Phoenix. OF Hartford; Lancashire. OF
North America; National. OF Ireland;
Scottish Union; National.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13

Jrdgs A L Greene Of Newton was
aurong the out-of-town lawyers who were
present VIXEN the United States ctTcu:t
court opened yesterday morning.
Mr.. Jake Martin, a former Wichitaan,
now resident OF Wellington, arrived in
the city last night to be on tho ground
early for the Buffalo Bill Wild West ex-
hibftion-
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Nelson Abercrom-
BE OF North Topeka avenue. a fine. large
boy, last night He has been named al
ready-Nelson Dewey Aberrou1oie. AL
concerned doing well.
Miss Ella shrfver Of Tuwanda. who has
recently been engaged in the millinery de-
partnene of the Boston Store. left yester-
day for Kingfsher. where she assumes
control Of an extensive millinery store.
J. o. BuTdette, ex-chair1nan OF the Re
publican central committee OF Massachu-
sets arrived IN the city last night from
Boston. He was with H z. Church. He
deposited the $4,000 with the city treas
urer last night
Mr.. Frank Mcclure OF Arkansas City,
who was employed IN Julius Behrend cloth
ing store at that place for three years, has
accepted position in c. r. Fulton's NAM
moth clothing store. Mr.. Fulton has re-
Gently added several other new statesmen
to mis- already large force. Mr.. Bert
Coombs, formerly with Biting Bros. COM
menced September !. The tailoring de-
partment Is full OF work, and Miss Susie
Burreli, a competent tailoress. has been
employed TO assist in this department
This makes a total force OF fifteen people.
twelve Of whom are saIespeople. Mr.. Full
ton says he has a great rush in fail bust
ness.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA

NORRIS BROS DOG AND PONY SHOW
Norris Brothers, the noted animal train
ers. will exhibit their company of one hun
drede educated Shetland ponies and dogs
under large waterproof tent at the cor
ner of Main and Elm streets Friday and
Saturday, September 16 and Il; next to
court house. This class show is be-
coming very popular throughout the coun-
try. 1t is refined and of a high moral
standard and seems to appeal to no par
ticular class or creed but is equally en-
koyable to all The animals are handled
very carefully and treated with the great
est possible kindness, and have been
trained to initiate their human superiors
in a great variety OF ways. There are ami
NAL actors, mimics acrobats and clowns.
In addition to the handsome little ponies
and dogs a number of comical monkeys
and goats are introduced. The entire com
pany will be seen on street parade at II
o. clock a. m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

The regular meeting Of the Ancient Order
Of Pyramids win be held Tuesday evening,
September Is, at 7:3 0p. m.
Regular meeting of Arson Skinner camp
No. 40, Sons of Veterans, this evening a,
hall On South Water street.
There will be a called meeting OF the
board of directors of the Wichita hospital
this afternoon at o'clock at the hospital.
Eva Dewey, secretary.
Members of the Ancient Order of Pyra-
mids please take notice. The funeral of
Sister Lizzie Schriever will be held at the
late residence, GIG North Fourth avenue,
at 10 a. m.
The Republican county central commit
tee will hold their first meeting on Satur-
day, September II. 1898. at o'clock p. M,
at the Office of E. E. Enoch, 209 North
Main street W. C. Hoover, secretary.
The Musical club will meet at the City
building Thursday at p. m. The chorus
will reorganize and business meeting will
be held after the rehearsal. A full attend
ance is desired. Jessie L. Clark, director.
The Oratorio society will meet in the
City building next Friday evening, to be-
gin work on the Messiah" All who ex-
pect to sing in the chorus are urged to
be present at the first meeting. Jessie L.
Clark. director.
A business meeting for the woman's
Unitarian society is called at Mrs. L. S.
Carriers, SOC The SedgWick, "wednesday,
14th instant, at 2:3O g. m. sharp. A full
attendance of members is requested Mrs.
Burrell secretary.
There will be tabernacle meeting held
by the Free Methodists on Market street,
one blolk south OF the postoffice, COM
mencing Tuesday evening, September 13.
The tabernacle is comfortably seated. D.
G. Shirer. pastor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
Free PILLS.

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
HIS THIRD TRIAL
Sam Newcomb Tries Three
Times to Die.
CUTS HIS ARM OPEN
And Makes Three Dangerous
LickS With a Razor.

81 can't stand the Ionesomeness Of this
place and the way my friends have turned
against me-" was the answer of Sem
Newcomb, now in jail waiting for SEN
tence by Judge Dale for burglary and
larceny, when asked yesterday why he
had tried TO commit suicide.
Newconb broods over the method by
which he shall die. 1t Is a mania4 with
him.
Yesterday noon Barney O'Connor and
Harry Church were shaving when New
comb, who was confined in the rotary,
asked for the razor. O'Connor was using
the razor at the time. and said:
The razor belongs to Church; ask
him"
Church took the blade, sharpened It up
and passed it around to Newcomb. IN
a few minutes ne remembered that New
comb had been shaved Sunday. O'Connor
went around to Newcomb's cell and found
him lying on mis- back. his arm over his
face and the, blood dripping down over his
clothes. He was apparently unconscious
and did not speak For time It was
supposed that he was dead, but later New
comb revived and when seen by a repre-
sentative Of the Eagle was sitting on his
couch apparently suffering considerable
pain from his wound.
Il haven't given it up" he said. It'll
Kill myself yet"
why didn't you draw the razor across
the jugular vein and be done with It
cuick?"
well, it Is said that when people are
dying they remember their past lives,
especially every part Of It that would
cause any regret. I didn't want to die
quick I thought the method !, had select
ed was sure enough, and it would have
been II had done what I thought had.
IL cut a vein instead Of an artery. That's
all I lacked Of dying"
Was it loneliness and the neglect of
your friends entirely that made you want
20 die?"
We'll, there are several things. In the
first place. my friends, the people in this
town whom I have right to expect visits
from, don't come near me. They are even
aiding in the prosecution simply because
there are two dollars in it. Nobody comes
10 see me. I don't like to stay here and
I am afraid to hear my sentence"
NeWcomb Is strong looking fellow Of
q and lives in Logan county, Illinois.
He was charged with breaking into the
hardware store Of Main & Co. at Cheney,
some two months ago.
He cut. three Sits in his arm on the
Under side. back Of the elbow Twice
before he tried to kill himself by taking
at one time morphine and al another
crushed glass. He acts as though he
really wanted to die, but was a little
afraid Of the act.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
.D|SONNED N DEATH
Benjamin Jones, a Lynched
Rapist, Is Forsaken
BY HIS OWN CHILDREN
Who Refuse to Care For His
Remains.

Liberty. No, Sept. PA brief coroner's
inquest was held today over the remains
Of Benjamin Jones. the aged rapist lynched
just outside the jail door last night. and a
verdict to the eeffct that he had come to
his death ''at the hands Of unknown par
hes' was rendered. The body VIII be buried
at the county's expense Two sons OF the
iynched man called at the Jail today to tell
the officials they would not care for the re-
mains.
Our father has dtsgraced and dlshonored
our name" said they, land we now disown
him, even in death, and shall not take
last look at his face"
Annie Montgomery, the little victim, IS
still alive but cannot survive. Satisfaction
over the lynching is general.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
SPANISH PRISONERS SAIL
Cervera and Over I.7OO :of His Men
Are on For Home

Portsmouth. \. H. Sept 12.-Most Of the
sailors and marines WHO survived the dis
aster which befell the warships OF Ad-
niral Pascual Csrvera at Santiago. July
g. were taken from Seaveys Island this
morning to the steamship CITY Of Rome.
BY o'clock all were embarked. Admiral
Cervera. with his son. Angel, made fare
well visits 20 the officers of the navy
yard previous to boarding the City Of
Rome. On his way to the boat the ad-
nliral spoke enthusiastically to those who
accomp panied him OF the treatment the
Americans had accorded 90 the Spanish
prisoners to his staff and TO himself.
He detailed the many coUrtesies be had
received at Portsmouth, Annapolis. Nor
folk, New York and Washington. He
said ne would carry home with him many
happy reoollections of the kindness and
generosity OF those high in Official circles
as we'll as CT citizens in every walk OF
life
The City of Rome with Admiral Cervera
and staff and over LOO Spanish prison
ers sailed this afternoon for Santander.
Spain. OF the number LEGS men were
from the prison at Seavey's Island
AZ soon as the prisoners were safely
on board the steamer. the 1o4 sick men in
the hospital were carefully moved and the
last man was carried on board shortly
after noon. All the Spanish prisoners
were warmly clothed in American uni
forms. Thousands of spectators who were
viewing the scene from all kinds Of river
craft and on the shore, cheered the Span
iards. who waved adieu in response
The Spanish prisoners have been on
New Hampshire soil two months The
first batch of prisoners consisted Of 69S
men, which arrived here on the st. Louis.
July 9, and the second consisted of zoos
men, who were brought here on the Har-
ward. July Is During the sojOurn mere
thirty Of the Spaniards have died in the
hospital.
As the big Anchor liner passed down
the harbor, Admiral Cervera stood on
deck looking toward the city until the
vessel had reached the open sea.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
LAUNDRYMEN IN SESSION
They Report an Unusually Profitable
Year in Rusincss.

Cincinnati, Sept. 12.-The fifteenth an
nual convention of the Ikundrymen's In
ternational association convened here to-
day at 9 a. m. with a large attendance.
After the welcoming address by Mayor
Tafel and a response by President a. D.
Richard Of Philadelphia, the committees
were appointed annual reports presented
and referred. dues collected and eighty
applications for membership received and
voted on by ballot The annual report Of
President Richard showed a very success
full year in business with very large
increase in membership. The morning ses-
sion closed at noon with reception to
the new rnemhers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
DEATH OF JUDGE COOLEY
Once the Eminent Jurist, But Later
"a Mental Wreck

Ann Arbor, Mich, Sept. 12.-Judge Thorn
as NJ. Cooley, the noted jurist and consti-
tutional lawyer, died early today at his
home. Three months ago he returned from
a private sanitarium at Flint. Mich. where
he had been treated. chiefly for mental
weakness. He was then 50 much improved
in mental health that he was able TO rec
ognize acquaintance. He realized his
weak physical condition and his falling
mental abilities and often expressed wish
that death would come. Several weeks
ago he relapsed into a comatose condition.
During the ensuing interval the only in
telligfble utterance he made was once when
he inquired for his eldest son. eAcss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
MAYOR ROSS ACTS
bnuagurates New system Among
the Policemen

Yesterday morning Mayor Ross inau-
gurated new system among the active
patrolmen of both the day and night shift.
lie was commended for his humanitarian
act by those who knew Of it. Each one
OF the twenty policemen viii every ten
days be given a day of. This is the first
time in The history Of the police depart
ment that such thing has been done and
IT waited for Mayor Ross to institute the
policy which viii mques,ionably meet
with general favor with the business men
and citizens generally.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13

League and Missions" Mr. ]. NJ Knapp,
Dr.. S. S Noble and Prof. F. r. Dyer, Will
contribute short speeches. Miss Beal, one
Of the new deaconesses, will tell Of The
Need of Great Cities" Mrs. w. B. Slutz
and Miss Darl Oldield will give readings.
Misses Jean Weiser. Alice Campbell and
Myrtle Woodford, recite. Mrs. Fuller,
Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Houston, Mrs. limbo
den, MIS-. smytf and Miss Schultz will
sing. Mrs. J, c. Jones presents paper
and Lelah Torrey tells What the Juniors
Can Do" The Rev. H. Watt will be
present at both sessions and will assist in
many WAYS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
UNITED MINE WORKERS
Executive Board in Session
in Indianapolis


Indianapolis ,Ind., Sept. 12-T'he national
executive board Of the United Mine Work
ers Of America met here today. All the
members of the board are present. includ-
ing representatives from various states
AMONG the members Of the executive
board are several state presidents of the
mine workers organization. The sessions
of the board, President Ratchford says,
may continue until tomorrow evening.
One of the main question 10 come I'd is
whether NJ. Ratchford, who has recently
been appoin ted a member of the Industrial
Commission by President Mckinley. will
continue to serve as president Of the
Mine Workers association. The board
vii determine the question. Another fea-
ture Of the meeting will be reports Of
differences existing between miners and
employers in various parts OF the country
and suggestions as 10 the future policy
OF the mine workers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
CONVENTION OF FlREMEN
Fifteen Hundred Of the Brotherhood
Expected i'm Toronto

Toronto. Ont, Sept. 1.-THE sixth bien-
NAL convention Of the Brotherhood Of 10
connective Ffremen opened today. There
were some 400 delegates present at the
opening and many more arrived during the
day. There are 800 delegates and visitors
now in the city. The convention will last
ten days OF longer. A number OF changes
in the constitution and the beneficiary VIII
be considered.
An interesting contest for the successor
OF grand master IS expected. 1t IS said
the contest VIII be between Grand secre-
tary Arnold and Vice Grand Master J. J.
Mammalian. The afternoon session was de-
voted 70 routine business The ladies'
auxiliary held a short session. With Mrs
Joshua Lee of Sedalla. president presid-
ing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
CLAM0R FOR PRIVILEGES
Hospital Ladies' Get Entire COntro
of the Fair Rights

The ladies OF the Wichita Hospital have
Hecured the grand stand privileges at the
fair grounds. They have secured the ex-
elusive privilege of all stands for wheels
and lunch in the quarter stretch and in
the grand stand. These privileges are the
best at the fair and there is always a
rush and Clamor Cor them. but the fair
association gave the hospital ladies the
preference aid an opportunity OF making
some mOneg for their cause.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
MISSIONARY CONVENTION
Meets at the First Vi. T.. Church Next
Thursday

The Southwest Kansas Conference Mis-
sionary convention Of the Methodist
church viii meet at the First NJ. E.
church in this city on next Thursday at
o'clock in the afternoon.
The pastor viii briefly speak upon the
object of the convention. Miss Cornelia
Caldwell Will tell Of the importance of
missionary enthusiasm; Mrs Q. \. BOYLE
will read paper upon The Epworth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-09-13
RED MEN MEET IN COUNCIL
Question OF Excluding Dispensers Of
Fircwater Iss ID.

Indianapolis. Ind, Sept 1.-THE national
council OF the order q Red Men began itz
annual convention here today Only routine
matters received attention The council
VIII continue IN session during the week.
and some important ousiezs wi be 5.s-
posed q. The aauaI election q oeEcsrs all
occur and the reports wiu BE- read Aoo1;
1902 members are expected 70 attend the
gathering One q the important qUsS-iors
% De disposed u All De the eligibility %
the order Of Eea engaged n re Eguov
business. A strong agat IS sx7ecvst when
the proposition 20 exclude az such ms1
from he order Is MADE