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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-19
RESEMBLES THE POTOMAC
All is as DistressinsIy Quiet in Ha-
Vana as Usual

Havana, April ls.-The inhabitants OF
this city are enjoying bright summer
weather. All is quiet here. The park
last night was crowded with PEDESTRIANS.
who enjoyed the music Of the military
band.
An important piece Of work was com
pleted successfully this morning. that Of
carrying the vente water to Casa Blanca.
opposite Havana bay and TO the Cabana
fortress.
There was some delay in getting the
water through. and as no explanation
Of the fact was forthcoming. 1t was be-
lieved that something serious had hap
pened. Captain Maldonado. who has
constructed the works. accomplished his
task in twelve days.
The steamer City OF Washington ar
rived here yesterda. the steamer Santa
Domingo reached this port today from
Vera Cruz, and the steamer Mortora has
arrived here from Santiago de cuba
News has been received from the town
Of Alfonso MI. province Of Havana.
that dynamite bomb was exploded near
the church there at o'clock on Satur-
day night. killing two people and wound
ing one man.
Senior Steeger has distributed go
dresses from his residence at Guanaba-
Goa, among the children Of the reconcen-
trados of that vicinity
1t is alleged that the Spanish and for
eign merchants here are claiming that
he Plant steamship line should be fined
for not complying with the postal
realty"
Key West, April ia Havana dis
patch received here this morning saws
hat while outwardly Havana IS as calm
IS ever and there are no signs Of ex-
'itement at the Cuban capital there is
strong feeling that war is imminent j.
S added that both the Cuban and Span-
sh patriots are enthusiastic az the pros
'ects and eager Tor an outbreak OF hos
ilities
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-19
WAR is INEVITABLE
There Seems to be no Ropes OF Avoid
ing HOstiIities.

The Associated Press dispatches an
nounce the concentration Of the regular
troops, and that all companies of the state
militia in the different states ara holding
themselves in readiness to move on short
notice. At such critical time as this
it would certainly be good judgment on
the part of the officers and enlisted men
of our state militia to make provision
for the worst by taking out life insurance
in some reliable insurance company.
Most life insurance companies make extra
charges for military service, the exception
TO the rule being the New York Life,
which makes no condition as TO military
service, and the reliability of this old
reliable company is well established, and
that they pay promptly the following let
ter is positive proof:
AN ECHO FROM THE MAINE.
Red Oak, Iowa, March a. 1898.
'Tr. John A. Mccall, President New York
Life Insurance Co, New York City:
Dear Sir-I beg to thank you and your
representative, Mr.. II. B. Hetrck. for the
very prompt settlement of the two poll
cies for $1,000 held In your company by
my beloved son, Lieutenant Darwin r.
Merritt, whose young life, so full of hope
and patriotism, was ruthessly destroyed.
with 255 Of his companions, on
the battIeship Maine on the night Of
February 18th last. It is most remarkable
that the loss could be so speedily paid
when it is known the formalities of proofs
Of death had to be procured through Cap
tain Sigsbee, at Havana, as well as
through myself as administrator Of the
estate. Surely the good judgment of my
son did not forsake him when ne decided
20 take all of mis- insurance in the Old
Reliable New York Life. whose president
introduced and caused the issue of the
matchless accumulation policy which pays
losses at once and is without restrictions
as TO residence, travel, occupation, man
ner of life or cause of death, and which
also provides for payment to those who
survive to advanced years. the money in
vested with interest for their own benefit
and support. Yours truly.
"W. w. MERRITT.
administrator"
Lieutenant Jenkins, another Of the IN
fortunates who died on the Maine. also
carried insurance in the New York Life.
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will only sell TO the Madrid government
for cash.
1t is known that Spain has been floating
considerable paper in continental Europe
but she has been unable TO force any Of
ii on the English merchants. Whether
Spain pays cash for goods purchased IL
the United States is not known, but il is
believed that what little money she has
she is spending for protection and the
coal she is sending to Havana
BRITISH NEUTRALITY.
London, April 1S.-The house Of COM
mons resumed its sessions today after
the Easter recess. Mr.. James Lowther.
Conservative, member for the IsS,nd of
Thanet division of Kent. asked the gov
eminent whether 'In view OF the appar-
ent imminence Of war between two states
with which we are on the most friendly
terms" it was not the intention Of the
government to Immediately notify all
British subjects Of the necessity for the
observance Of strict neutrality.
Mr.. Balfour. the government leader.
and acting secretary of state for foreign
affairs. in reply said he saw mo reason
to depart from the univarsalNracti of
awaiting an outbreak of hostilities."
Edward ]. Morton. Liberal asked if
her maiesty's government could procure
through the United States embassy for
the use of members of parliament COP
les Of the consular reports from Cuba
presented to the congress of the United
States.
Mr.. Balfour In reply said that he was
not aware that there was any machin-
cry to carry out such an unusual demand
but added that the government would
be glad to credit it
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MEXICO STRICTLY NEUTRAL
What Spain's Suppression of the Ma
Iaga Riot shows

Iaga Riot shows.
Washington, April S.-Assistant Secre-
tary Day had three diplomatic callers
this morning, the Chinese minister. the
Guatemalan minister and Senior Romero,
attached to the visit of the latter as it
was believed that his call was for the
purpose of assuring Assistant Secretary
Day as to the attitude of the Mexican
government toward the United States in
the event Of the breaking out of hostili-
ties with Spain. The news from the City
of Mexico that a concentration Of MeXl-
can troops had been ordered on the Tex
as frontier was rather satisfactory TO the
authorities here, as evidencing a pur-
pose on the part of the Mexican govern
ment to repress stereni- and promptly
any Quixotic attempts that might be
made to raid across the border by either
sympathizers with Spain or by some of
the many lawless Mexicans who would
be quick to take advantage of any dis
turbance, to profit by the organization of
flibustering expeditions.
The officials. so far as could be gath
cred, had no notice of renewed purpose
on the part of European powers to in
fuence our government in the direction
of preventing hostilities and it was sur
missed if further attempts of that kind
were in progress they were being direct
ed upon the Spanish cabinet.
Such advices as the state department
authorities had received from Minister
Woodford respecting the disturbances at
Madrid inclined them to minimize the re-
port of the renewal of the attack upon
the American consulate at that place
The second outbreak was believed TO
have been nothing more than a noisy
demonstration by enthusiastic school
boys. On the whole. the department was
not particularly displeased with the out
come of the Malaga demonstration, in
asmuch as it evidenced an ability and a
on the part of the Span
ish government to protect the American
in Spain at all hazards from
mob violence. Such a line of action Of
course, had TO be followed if the Span
ish government wished to in any degree
retain the respect and sympathy Of the
European powers. but is was gratifying
to the state department to know that the
government had not been inclined to ne
elect its international obligations in this
respect.
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! Creek, were in the city yesterday They
were the guests Of the Manhattan.
Assistant District Attorney H. J. Bone
was in the city Sunday. He left yes
terday morning for the western part Of
the state.
Mr. Thomas G. Fitch left last evening
over the Santa Fe for Topeka to attend
a meeting Of the Democratic state execu-
tive committee.
Miss Evalyn Bradford Of Concordia
was a visitor in the city on Sunday. Miss
Bradford was the guest Of the Carey
during her visit here.
Taylor Riddle, chairman of the Populist
central committee, was a Sunday visitor
here. He had several of his political lieu
tenants in consultation with him.
Mr. P. A McDermott, manager OF the
Kansas City Office Of the Jno. F. Donovan
Commission Co., of st. Louis and Kansas
City. is in the city on business, the guest
of R. L. Bostick.
Mrs Robert Kinnaird, mother Of E. a.
Kinnaird, is here from Fort Wayne, IN
diana, with Mr.. Kinnaird's sister, Mrs.
z. H. Odds, who is on her way to Den
yer, where she will live in the future.
Mr.. John S. Gilmore, editor of the Free
donia Citizen, spent yesterday in the City.
He did not forget TO round up the Eagle
for an hours notwithstanding. Gilmore
knows Kansas as few men know it, and
every Kansan worth remembering.
Mr.. 0. C. Cooper. who has been resid-
ing in this city fer the past year, has
gone to Ossawatomie, where he is elected
to a state position. Mr. Cooper intends
enIightening the Ossawatomians upon his
new plan of insurance-Modern Tonties.
Rev. W. r. Bair Of Dunlap, Kansas, is
in the city. He has a card reading GO. D,
It'll Iowa Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Divis-
ion, 18th Corps. 1 served four years"
The card also carries a flag. Rev. Bair
is a candidate for department commander
and has a big following.
Mr.. Charles Harris, Emporia's rustling
representative in the state legislature,
yesterday flashed upon the city a Hood
campaign button. 1t is a large, hand
some affair and turned several Stanley |
men a rich sea green with envy and there |
was talk Of mooring Harris near a mine. |
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to the WORKOUT and exhausted.
II is not necessary TO be a soldier 70
appreciate the good qualities OF Or Miles
Nervina All sufferers from weak or tired
nerves VIII find in it a help and strength
in the time OF need.
Mr.. James Teehan is soldier. He be-
longs 10 Co. F. 18th inf. L. S. army. and
Is stationed at Columbus. Ohio. Mr.. Tee
han writes: Il suffered tor several years
with chronic constipation. and after en-
listed in the army my trouble became
worse. 1 took nearly every advertised
remedy In the market. but everything 7
tried seemed 70 go against me. until
finally my bowels were in a very bad
condition Ny heart became greatly week
ened and my nerves were completely ur-
strung. Il was Impossible for me 10 res,
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SOS OF that fact In the meantime Men
/ denhall had pursued eagle with such
avidity that by an order OF the court ne
1 had him confined 10 one acre OF land on
the quarter in question. and compelled
eagle 70 deposit FIVE dollars with the
clerk OF the district COURT as rent 70
hold even that much Carle finally
| brought his case before the secretary asa
secured a reversal o. the former order
made and in January last the secretary
ordered eagle 70 file on che land and or
dered Mendenhalrs entry cancelled.
When Caglo went 20 the land once here
70 file last month he found a protest
filed by Mesdenhall supported BY an
affidavit formerly used or motion FOR r.
hearing. alleging that eagle was a soon-
er and had entered the strip before moo.
on September Is. 1880. eagle then fled A
petition before the secretary OF the inter.
Tor asking him 20 exercise his discre-
tionaTy power and order the officers Of
the land Office az this place 20 permit
eagle 10 fle as per order 81 the aecre-
tary. on the 4th or THIS month secre-
tary Bliss took the matter up out 81 is
regular order by virtue of the peculiar
and momentous question involved ana
peremptoTily ordered the officers o. tho
local land Office 70 permit Mr.. eagle 20
file on The land This he proceeded %
do. and now NJ eagle has commenced
proceedings BY mandatory Injunction TO
remove Mr. MsadeEhsH from the land.
eagle and MeudeDhau have reduced
themselves 20 poverty IA this nght. and
Mr. MendenhaH viii never leave che land
until every remedy known 90 the law ana
shre"d attorneys IS exercised 20 keep
him fLnrn
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Ready for War.
A Soldier Totally Disabled By Chronic
Nervousness and Constipation.
Restored By
DR.. Miles, Nervine.

The tremendous strain Of a soldiers life
upon the nervous organism is enough 10
break down the health OF an ordinary
man in few years; but for the soldier
whose health is already impaired by sick
ness OF disease of any kind. the future
holds out a scanty hope unless he builds
up and strengthen his nervous system.
When the nerves are strong che heart
is strong, the lungs are strong and the
brain is strong. The liver and kidneys
cleanse the blood of its impurities. while
the stomach and digestive organism trans
form the food into new, rich, red blood,
full Of health and strength and life. Or.
Miles Nervine is the greatest nerve food
and tonic ever offered TO a suffering peo-
Pile Il soothes the irritated. strengthens
the weak and brings sweet res. and sleep
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-19
CUBAN WAR SCARE
Has Affected Cattle Industry
in Kansas.
FAILING IN KANSAS CITY
CattIemen Come to Wichita
For Help in Big Deals.

The Cuban war scare has reached the
cattle industry. Two prominent cattle
men Of western Kansas, either one Of
whom has. within the last four years,
shipped in from Arizona. New Mexico and
the southwest. 5000 head of cattle, were
in Wichita yesterday trying to raise
money to finish some big deal they had
mt on foot several weeks ago. They had
been here since aSrurday morning. They
have been heretofore carrying on these
deals through Kansas City banks and
commission men, but everything now is as
tight as a knot in q wet picket-rope at the
Sni HIS town. The presence Of
these cattlemen here at once started the
rumor that all New York banks had with
drawn exchange and deposits from Kan
eas City banks on account Of the war
scare and no money could be secured on
cattle.
Whatever the exact condition Of affairs
between the Kansas City and New York
banks, these two men, who deal in stock
cattle by the thousands. could not borrow
a dollar in Kansas City. They were
rather non-communicative about the mat
ter
c. H. Davidson, Of the Kansas National
bank. when asked why it was that cattle
men were not able to secure money in
Kansas City and were coming to Wichita,
said that the Kansas City banks had very
large amounts of cattle paper on hand and
probably would not loan further on cattle
until the war scare is over.
As result Of this condition, stock cattle
in large lots are considerably deprecated.
more for the lack Of ready money TO carry
on the transaction than for any other pur-
pose.
The two cattlemen left last night, having
secured in Wichita money that it was i'm
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COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Stated meeting of Ivy Leaf Chapter No.
-. Q. Z. 5. AZ Masonic hau. Tuesday
evening. April u, at o'clock. BY order
OF the ". NJ
Regular meeting o fCaroline Harrison
Circle No. 56 today, April 10. AL mem
hers are requested TO be present. BY order
Of the president.
Special communication OF Sunfower
Lodge No. IS. 4 F. & y VI. Tuesday
evening, April 70. al O'Clock. Work in
F c. degree Visitors welcome. J. c.
Dunn, secretary.
The Woman's Unitarian Society VIII be
entertained by Mrs. J. Z. Howard a her
residence, 1904 North Wafer street. We'd
nesday. April %. at $50 p. n Members
with their friends are cordially invited.
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HOW THE ARMISTICE WORKS
Spaniard~ Now willing TO Admi, the
tnSurgent Victories

Havana. April 1s-News OF further
fighting between the insurgents and The
Spanish troops in the province ~ Pinar
del Rio reschdr here today il appeaea
that a force Of insurgents under Iorcs
Aguilar RHO. made an attack. two dave
ago. upon the Spanish fort az Espufar-
osa. Pinar del Rio. and had the best or
the fighting. even according 20 the Span
ish account Of the anal- Tho Official
report n the fight says that the fort was
a small one garrisoaed by volunteers
who made a heroic defense. lasting
three hours"
In the meantime. however. Il is on
ciaHy admitted. the insurgents entered
the town and pIuGdered ard burned
tobacco warehouse. The Spanish report
adds that the garrison o. the fort lost
four men killed and had nine men
wounded.
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HYPATIANS WILL GO
Wichita VIII Have Representation in
Denver.

Eypatia will send several of its mem
bers to Denver in June. Mrs. Buckner,
president, makes the following announce
ment:
The fourth biennial of the C. F W. c.,
which will meet IN Denver, June q to %,
inclusive, will be the largest and most
important gathering Of women ever held
in this country. Not less than 900 dele
gates are expected, representing half a
million club members, and fully as many
more visitors have expressed their inten-
ton to be present Among them viii be
many women OF national reputation in
various lines Of public work. Every sub
5ect on the program Will be treated by a
specialist and no paper or subject used
at Louisville will be repeated. The pro-
gram will be of intense interest to all
women. whether home-makers or wage
earners. Aside from the attractions of the
biennial the women of Denver have ar
ranged the most generous and typical
western hospitality. Receptions, garden
parties and fetes will occupy the hours
spared for social functions, and a free ex-
cursion into the mountains will be given
the delegates by the biennial local board.
The biennial Will be held in the Broadway
theater which will be decked fresh every
morning with the famous wild flowers of
the Rockiese.
1.-The matter of rates is still in the hands
of the General Passenger association. but
delegates VIII be able to secure one and
one-third fare, with thirty days stop
over. and probably viii do much better.
rate of one fare viii be made to all
points in the state after the biennial. thus
affording a fine opportunity to explore
the scenery Of the Rockies.
Mrs. y. NJ. Welles, secretary Of the
local board, viii be glad to answer any
letters of inquiry Her address is 1880 Lin
lnLn TNarlt-lr -
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MISSING HER FORCES
Concentration of Men and
Supplies at the Canaries
ANTI AMERICAN RIOTS
At Various Spanish Cities
How the ArmiStice Works.

Teneriffe. Canary Islands. April IS
The Spanish authorities have acquired
all the principal warehouses at this
place and at the Grand Canary for the
accommodation of some large reinforce
ments of troops expected here and to
hold the stores which are about due to
arrive here Even the churches are 10
be used for military purposes and the
strength of the Notifications is being in
creased. Work on the latter has been in
progress for some time past and heavy
island battery. which is situated on q
promontory commanding the town and
harbor. At Las Palmas large quantities
of grain have been amassed and more
cargOes are on their way here. About
5000 additional troops are expected, and
it is said that a similar number of men
viii in all probability be sent to the
Grand Canary.
St Vincent. April 18-The Spanish
transport San Francisco arrived this ar
ternoon. having on board a cargo Of coal
intended for the Spanish squadron.
Provincetown, Mass. April 1S.-Captain
Webb. Of the barkentine Morales. who
reached this port from Ponce, Porto
Rico. today. reports that on April g. the
day before he sailed from Ponce eight
Spanish torpedo boats arrived at that
port from the Canaries. Two Spanish
men-of-war were already there. a Span
ish cruiser was also sighted in Mona
passage as she sailed.
New York, April 1s-Dispatches from
st. Vincent. Cape Verde Islands. April
a. stated that two lotillas of Spanish
torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroy
ers and the cruisers Cristobal Colon and
Santa Maria Theresa were there at that
ror+
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TO REMOVE SPANlAROS
Exodus of This Element From Ameri
cnn Soil Arranged For.

washington. April 1S.-Acting under in
structions from the Spanish minister
here, the Spanish consuls in various
parts of the country are making ar
rangements for the departure Of the
Spanish colonies in their several local
tiles. ARRANGEMENTS are now being con-
cluded for the departure from Boston Of
Spanish residents, about thirty in num-
Der. Similar arrangements have been
made as to the Spanish colony in New
York The start from New York will be
on Wednesday. The Spanish officials at
Philadelphia and other places are taking
a register Of all Spaniards within their
jurisdiction. This IS not a census. for
that was taken December 81 last. but is
for the purpose of learning Of those who
desire TO leave at once The Spanish
government pays the expenses OF all who
go to Cuba or other Spanish ports. Some
Of those who are about to leave prefer
to seek asylum in Canada or Mexico. in
which case their expenses for removal
Will not be borne by Spain. This gen
oral movement is not inspired by fear OF
iudignity al New York. Boston and other
points. but is due TO the customary rule
Of international procedure that the sub
jects Of a hostile power shall remove
from the territory Of that country with
which the hostile power is AZ war. While
war has not yet occurred. the movement
IS a precautionary one. as the departure
OF such large colonies. il IS feared. would
be attended with difficulty ard danger
after hostilities had begun. The f-z-
actual move Of a colony began today.
when the 40 Spanish residents Of Tampa.
Florida. left on a steamer chartered 20
carry them 20 Havana. Mos Of those
from Boston and other points are able
bodied young men Who viii b. available
for military service after taelr arrival
At Havana
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or steep and I was on the verge q Sc
spair when I was granted StIrtodxh
and visited my sister IN Chicago. She adj
vised me to take course Of DR.. AIsies'
Restorative Remedies. which had rid her
Of complication % diseases took her
advice and commenced taking Resforativs
Nsrvine and Nerve and Liver Pills. Teese
remedies worked the most marvellous re-
suits that could De imagined and n a few
weeks I was able 20 renrn % my COM
pauy. That was three years ago. and my
health has continued 20 improve Until bow
I am we'll enough and strong enough for
any service where duty calls"
Or. Miles Remedies are for sale BY al
druggists. Book on heart and nerves sent
free Address.
DIR MILES MEDICAL CO.
Elkhart. Ind.
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Presbytery Meeting Jefferson.

Jefferson. o. T.. April Is -lspeciaD-The
Cimarron Presbytery closed a sucosssfui
and profitable meeting here Thursday
night with The dedication Of the new Pres
byterian church. which is now paid for
and stands as monument 20 the Chris
tian people OF jefferson and surround *
country
Rev. J. Q Calnon. TIE resident minister
here. we're elected delegate 20 represent
Chmarron Prestytcry iu the general az
sefubly o. the Pres5ytsrian church. uhl.h
meets in New York Ia june
Officers were elected FOR tho ensuing
year and tae ministers Ieft for their
homes having nothing but words u prs -
for the people OF Jefferson Tor their hos
pltaIity
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day sent these nominations 20 ne SEQ
ate.
To be United States mnTshals. John ~.
Shrine. Tor the Northern district q cali
fornda. Henry . Osborne f9r TIRE South
ern district % California.
To se Registers % land ofi1es- Efvard
Brassey. az LEWISTON. Montana: GsoFEs
p. Greene. az Heiera. Montana. FRANK
. Hobbs. or Salt Lake ctf Utah
To be receivers o. u1htc mousys-
Louis ~ EiardFe. g.. f.esir.a1. Nanf
Andrew J. L1tau at Iiazernan- Mont;
John Horky at Helena. 2f3st
Navy Thomas uragtoa Parker. - -
assistant sEstaecr ~ the navy.