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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
TORNADO DEL MUERTO

Baltimore, March 3I-"Jornado Gel
Muerto." These were the fateful words
which brought William ". Goodrich the
Baltimore architect, from a half doze to
bolt upright listening attitude on the
might of the 18th of January, while on he
Baltimore and Ohio sleeping car Hebrids
speeding onward through Ohio toward
Washington.
"a journey to DEATH!
That ds what the words mean. and they
came from the lips of a Spaniard. Mr..
Goodrich had been on a business trip
west, and had left Chicago on the after
noon train. Two Spaniards had taken
the berth in front of Mr.. Goodrich in Chi
cago, and had INDUCED in what seemed
TO be only a warm argument on business
or some such topic, and was of no conse-
quence to anyone. Mr.. Goodrich says:
ST was almost in a doze when I heard
the sentence. tornado del muarto.' spo-
ken in a vehement manner by the smaller
of the two, a man with pointed beard
and mustache. I had often heard the
words among the Mexicans on the south
western plains where the expression
means danger.
81 was wide awake in an instant. and,
listening I found that they were talking
about the sailing OF the battleship Maine
10 Havana, and the larger one was read
sng from a Chicago paper.
They both agreed that the trip was an
insult TO Spanish honesty and that it
should be avenged. It was then the small
man, who seemed to be in a rage.
clenched his fists and exclaimed that the
Maine was on a journey TO death. The
large man replied. Yes. there won't be
much left of that ship when 1 get back
% Havana
II said nothing at the time. but when
they went 10 leave the train at Washing
ton ! told them I knew what they were
talking about and the tall one begged me
not 10 mention II, as they we're only jest
ing. As soon as 7 reached Baltimore I
wrote President Mckinley a letter. telling
him what I had heard, and described the
men. ] received no answer until after the
awful end OF the Maine in Havana harbor
and then 1 got letter full Of thanks, and
the affair is now under Amusement by the
government.
Both the men seemed to be prominent
and if they could be found a great deal
might be learned concerning the blowing
up OF our warship."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
NEW YORK GIVES A MILLION

Albany, n. Y, March Ex-Governor
Black today sent to the legislature an
emergency message advising an imme-
date appropriation Of s., 100000 as a con-
VINCENT war fund. It was Immediately ap-
propriated. Governor Blacks message
says: Events are now transporting Of so
grave and general import that the at
tention of every enlightened people is
fixed upon our own. The crisis which
our national government confronts, invol-
YES those deep considerable which affect
the future OF the race. OF aid that gov
eminent by approval and support; to sus-
tain its hand when raised for justice and
fair play is the duty of every state. No
hour has ever been so full of peril that
New York has faltered while it passed.
Because of her past history and her pres
ent greatness. she should be the first to
understand the meaning Of today. After
long reflection and with an earnest desire
to do that which ought to be done, and
to refrain from that which ought not to
be done, 1 recommend that before you
adjourn you take such action as desirable,
to provide against such urgent needs as
the future may disclose. ] hope the day
is still remote which shall consume the
means you set apart. But if the time
should come when forbearance and ma
tional self-respect can no longer stay
together there can be but one answer to
the duty thus arising. / believe you will
not in haste or anger toward any other
people, but in the deliberate purpose to
defend your own, and as a sign of hope
to the struggling and distressed, realizing
that patriotism without preparation is as
fragile as a dream, so act that the en-
iightened sentiment of the world will
justify you" Immediately on receipt of
the message. a bill in conformity with
its suggestions was introduced and passed
unanimously. In the senate the reading
OF the message was followed Immediately
by the reporting of the assembly's ap-
preparation bill which was passed by a
unanimous vote. The bill was engrossed
and sent to the governor, who signed it as
soon as 1t reached him. The National
Guard of the state will not be prepared
for war on a minutes notice.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
EARTHQUAKE PARALYZES WORK

Vailajo. Cal. March 81.-work on the
navy yard has been shut down and the
100 employees are idle on the street OF
Vallejo. A conserva tive estimate Of the
damage on the navy yard places it at a
half million dollars. Only two buildings
on the Mare Island navy yard escaped
damage. the administration building and
ordnance store house and workshops The
saw mill and paint shops are 4 mass Of
ruins and every building except the two
mentioned have sustained some damage.
The hospital. a three story brick build
ing, is cracked from TOP TO bottom. and
every Joint seems ioosened while the plast-
ering is strewn everywhere. Several mar
row escapes are related and many pa
tients received severe shocks In officers
row, every house is damaged: gables be-
ing down and chimneys demolished Ad-
miral Kirkland's house shows the least
damage. The house of Civil Engineer
Holiday Jared the worst All depart
mepts have ceased work except that Of
equipment and the yards and docks.
San Francisco. March Slater the
board OF survey had made partial exam
nation Of the state OF affairs a. the Mare
Island navy yard today It was announced
that the damage sustained by last ight's
tremble had been somewhat exaggerated.
While the survey has not yet been CON-
pleted, the board is OF the opinion that the
damage will not exceed $l50c0o Work has
however. been discontinued and in all
probability will not be resumed for several
days. The cruiser Charleston. which was
in dry dock. did net sustain any material
damage. fortunately, although al the
bilge blocks upon which she rested were
disturbed. and Will have 70 be reset. a
guard line has been established a. Mare
Island yard in order toprevent accident 20
the curious throng from the overhangizg
r-attS ~ IA -. 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

While the COMMITTEES was in session.
Representative Marsh OF Illinois, who has
resolution before the committee for
declaration Of war. went 10 the door of
the committee room and attempted TO
gain admission The committee. however.
had given the doorkeeper Instructions 10
neither allow any one TO enter or 10 bring
in card Mr. Marsh said he desired TO
urge the committee, II they decided 10
formulate a declaration OF war. not 10
slight the blowing up OF the Maine. The
murder of our sailors by SPAIN said he.
is the strongest ground upon which we
can 90 70 war
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
MAN EROTHS Al HE Mouth

Washington. March Representative
c. B. Beach, of Ohio. has sent the follow
ing telegram to President Palma of the
Cuban Junta: Having maintained the
war for three years by their own bra
very, resources and sacrifices unprece-
dented in all history. will the Cubans &C
cept compromise when they can overhear
fin their throat of their enemy a death
rattle? God forbid. Win any compromise
give you back your son. will it unrape
your daughter? VIII it bring back the
mother who urged them on with the last
breath of starvation? Fight it out. Uncle
Sam is busting off his uniform"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

partment that any negotiations are being
conducted with Denmark for the sale Of
any Of her vessels. It is said that there
are no ships In the Danish navy which
would be worth anything 10 the United
States in the present crisis II is also
stated that authority has been given TO
the naval attaches OF this government
aboad 10 purchase any additional torpedo
boats and it is doubted by the officials
that this government will be able 10 pro-
cure any more vessels OF this type by
purchase.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
TO AID THEM ANYWAY

Washington. March 31.-Representative
Wheeler Of Alabama, introduced a bill
today. appropriating 500, 600 to purchase
provisions for the use of the Cuban non
combatants and directing the president to
cause them to be conveyed at once to the
starving people, and to use as much of
the military and naval forces as neces-
sary to attain this purpose 1t also d.
reefs the president TO notify the Spanish
government that this proceeding is an act
of humanity and not intended as an act
of war.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
STILL TALKING OF PEACE

ew York, March Sl-A London special
cahlegrsm 20 the Commercial Advertiser
today says: The advice Of the continental
powers and Of Hsute Finance 70 Spain
continues pacific. Ia usually well inform
ed quarters here. there IS an Increasing
expectation OF concessions on the part Of
Spain which will bring about a peaceful
solution OF the problem of her relations
with the United States
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
SPANISH COIN is CLINNNG

Madrid. March E.-The rush for seats
for the performance at the Royal theater
in behalf OF the Spanish navy increases.
The queen paid 50 900 pestas for box
the Spanish ministry paid 5000 pesetas for
boxes. several capitalists are taking stalls
al l50.0oo pesetas. the Countess Boruos
paid 10000 pesetas. the Marquis Laguna
paid $500 pesetas, the Bank OF Spain paid
10000 pesetas and other organizations and
indlvIduals paid enormous sums.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
SPANISH BOAT CRIPPLED

New York. March 3l-A dispatch from
Queenstown says; The Spanish torpedo
boat destroyer Audaz. which was seriously
damaged while on her way TO Spain. ne
cessitating her TO put into Waterford Tor
shelter and assistance. arrived bers TO-
day. escorted BY the Osado her sister
ship. and entered the dock yard "a the
west passage. II will take a month to
repair the AudaZ.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
LOIS MORE 10 BE DONE

Washington. March sl-The work Incl
dent TO the Transformation OF the yachts
and tugs recently purchased for the navy
department so as TO make them practical
bic for naval purposes is now well under
way. The alterations and changes neces-
gary are being rushed with all possible
speed. and orders have been issued 10 en-
ploy a sufficient number OF men 70 work
Hisht and day, so that no time viii be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
COLUMBIA FINALLY ARRIVES

OFT Monroe, a.. March ai-Ine bela-
ted cruiser Columbia :or which Commo-
dore Schley ot the flying squadron looked
ii vain all day yesterday. anchored OF
Fortress Monroe this morning just after
daylight. She spent some ezra time on
her trip from Pa2a6elph.a here trying the
speed OF her engines. The remainder %
the feet Viii down color and may run up
10 Newport News Tor that purpose. The
unprotected cruiser Montgomery s ex-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

lost In the tugs particularly, there are
d number of changes necessary for the
comfort and convenience of the men who
will man them. The yachts. on the other
hand, are in better shape and less work
will be required than on the tugs. They
will be given a belt orarmor as means
of protection for portions which are most
vulnerable to the enemy's fire. So far
the department has purchased five yachts
and eight tugs for the auxiliary navy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

pecter here within the next "a hours and
the Minneapolis may get in this week
If the feet moves, the natural speed in
order to keep together cannot be in ex-
cess Of the Massachusetts average, which
is 1614 knots an hour. Commodore Schley
estimates that the Columbia can be re-
painted in a day and that if his other
boats arrive he will be in complete form
to move Saturday or Sunday. less than one
week from the time he took command.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
GEL OHIO militia REAnY

Columbus. o. March si.-csptaIn James
II. Durn. Seventeenth United States In
fantry, has been detailed by the SECRETARY
Of war 70 report 70 Governor Bushnell as
inspector OF the Ohio National Gupsrd.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

declaration to this end. but ii was pre-
pairing for 1t and. ii was stated. would
have the facts in its possession II called
upon 20 act. 1t is to this end that Cap
tain Sigsbee. Commander Bradford and
others were being summoned before the
committee.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
HE CONGRATULATES SlGSBEE

Washington. March S1.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote. the British ambassador. call
ed on Assistant Secretary Roosevelt at
the navy department this afternoon, and
left his card for Captain Sigsbee. con-
graduating that officer upon his escape
and bearing throughout his recent thrill
ing experiences in the harbor Of Havana.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
HAVE 186.848 SOLDIERS

Washington, March H--The military in
formation division of the war department
has made public table bearing on the
strength of the militia in the United
States in 1897. It also gives data as to the
number of men liable for military duty,
information in regard to appropriations,
company officers, encampments and mo-
bilizati The table is compiled from the
reports made to the department by army
officers detailed for duty with the militia
of the states. The authorized strength Of
the militia of the entire country (Which.
however, includes several states where
this strength is not limited) is 1gGS4S.
while the aggregate actual strength is 49,,
d. folinrI,s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

The total number of men liable to mill
tary duty in the country is 1878, 118
State appropria lions made for the main
teuance of the militia in 1897, amounted to
&. 723 564.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
KILLED HER MOTHER.
Terrible Crime of n Young Lady in
Pittsburgh, DeranEed Through
Grief at Her Fathers Death.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 3.-Bertha Bell
stein killed her mother Sunday and
later put four bullets into her own body
from the effects of which she cannot re-
cover. The only explanation the girl
has given for her terrible deed were
these words: Il was tired of life. It
held no pleasure for me. I wanted to
die, and did not want my mother to live
and fret over my death. For that rca-
son killed her" Frederick Beilstein,
the father Of the family was ore ct the
best-known residents of Allegheny.
He died suddenly in December Lass
from apoplexy, and since then Bertha,
who was 20 years old, is said to have
lost ali of her youthful beauty. From
a .lighthearted, happy girl, she became
a quiet, depressed, respondent woman.
Hence the friends of the family think
she was temporarily insane when she
committed the awful crime.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
DOMESTIC,

An incendiary fire in Greentown,
Ind, destroyed the big grain elevators
of Paddock, Hodge & Co. and the Co.
1ona mills. Loss, $500, OOO
In response to an appeal from Sher-
if Coburn. of Pana, Ill. Gov. Tanner
has ordered troops to the coal mines
at that point to protect life and prop
erty.
The worlds record for three-year-
old PAGERS was broken in Louisville,
Ky, Klatawa going milein 2:05h.
A well-organizedy and successful
gang Of counterfeiters has been round
ed up a Ell Paso,Tex.
* Fire originating from burning for
ests in Wisconsin destroyed half Of
the city Of Cumberland and completely
wiped out the villagessof sPoskin and
Clayton. In the country farmers lost
their homes and stock, and several
lives were sacrificed. III
Ten Of the national banks in Boston
will be consolidated into one bank
with a capital Of 81, 900, 900. .ss'
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

~ Minnesota's state fair has closed
with cash balance of $1,000 on
hand.
Four monuments to West Virginia
soldiers were dedica ted on Gettysburg
(Pa) battlefield.
Lieut.. Col. Brodie, of the rough riders,
has been nominated for delegate to con-
gress by the Arizona republicans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Peters, of San
Francisco, have studied law together
and were recently admitted to the bar.
Rev. Arson Dodge, of ST. Simon's is
land, Georgia, has endowed an Episco-
pal mission in Allahabad, India, with
$4,000.
Prof. ]. w. Johnson, of Oregon state
university, who has just died, crossed
the plains driving an OK team with his
parents in 1850.
Rev.. j. M. Riddle. who has just been
installed in the pastorateo of the Second
Baptist church in Columbus, c.. was
formerly a slave.
The Chinese emperor has sent to the
Chinese consul in Havana 1000 bags of
rice to be distributed among his hungry
subjects in Cuba's capital.
Russell Sage is the only Living origin
al director of the New York Central
railroad and the only survivor of the
founders Of the Fifth avenue bank.
w. Fl. Riehl, of Cleveland. was arrest
ed at Niagara Falls while on. his way to
the falls to commit suicide The police
had been warned by his son to watch
for him.
The geological survey has received
returns showing that the total produc-
ton of lead in the United States from
all sources during the last six months
Of 1898 was 1918 net tons.
The official call for the twenty fifth
annual convention Of the National
Woman's Christian Temperance union
has been issued. The convention will
be held in ST. Paul. November 11-16.
Andrew Carnegie is said to be the
head Of a syndicate which will estab-
lish a colossal ship building plant at
New York. The syndicate will have a
capita, Of over 500, Ooo, 900 and expects
to control ship-building in this hem.
isphere.
Patrick Kelly, a boiler-maker in At
lanta. Ga, three weeks ago took a
total abstinence oath. praying to be
struck dumb if he broke it. The other
night, surround ed BY friends, he drank
9 glass Of liquor and speech instantly
deserted him.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
pERsoNAL AND PoL1T1CAL.

The New York democrats in conven-
ton at Syracuse nominated Augustus
Van Wyck, of New York, for governor.
The funeral services. over Fanny
Davenport were held in Trinity
church, Boston, and interment was in
Forest Hill cemetery.
At a meeting of the Chicago plat
form democrats in New York Henry
George, son of the single tax advocate.
was nominated for governor to head
an independent democratic ticket.
The funeral of the late Thomas F.
Bayard took place at Wilmington Del.
Caroline Miskel Hoyt, the we'll
known actress, wife of Charles FL.
Hoyt, the playwright and manager, died
in New York, aged rs years.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
Driven Out of Town.

Washington, Ind, Oct. 3.-Sun-
day $50 Panas (Ill.) miners came here
and Joined the union home miners.
They organized masked and went to.
the shacks where negro scab miners
live, corralled them and drove about
SO out of town. One negro refused to
go and was shot. The police gould do
nothing. A fire alarm was turned in
and the citizens called out and several
deputized, but the trouble had then
ended. IF there is a new outbreak
there will likely be much bloodshed.
The miners have hidden somewhere
near town and may be preparing for
an attack on other shacks.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
A COUNCIL HELD.

Bear Island Indians, However, Fail to Put
in an Appearance.
J Walker, Mimi. Oct. 4.-There will
be no trouble at Bear Island for a day
or so.
The council between the authorities
and the Indians called for noon yester-
day was adjourned until noon today.
At noon yesterday it looked as though
the Indians would stay away from. the
administration building at the agency,
but towards o'clock they began to
put in an appearance, and at that hour
the council was called to order by Col.
A. M. Tinker, Inspector of Indian
agencies, and for one hour the Indians
were given an opportunity to explain
their position, and to make known
what grievances they might have.
The council was attended only by
agency Indians and few from. Pine
Point. the latter being generally rec
ognized as agency. The Bear Island,
Cass Lake and Otter Tail Indians kept
away, notwithstanding the fact that
the heavy wind which has been blow
ing on the lake for several days had
subsidized sufficiently to permit of pas
sage to the agency in their canoes.
United States Marshal o. Connor late
last night received a message from Gen.
Beacon stating that 80 infantry men
accompanied by himself would leave
Fort Smelling today, arriving here the
same evening. There is little doubt
now that a visit is to Bear Island
Tuesday night or Wednesday. -.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
MARKETS: e

Minneapolis, Oct. 3.
Wheat-No. northern, 50 to Coo.
No. northern, 81 to 5Sc; Dec. soc.
Oats-No: white % to 23c
Corn-No. 8, Csc. ~ =
Cattle-steers, So. so to 400, COWS,
So. 70. ss'a ..ssfis.
Hogs-$3.75 to 3.s5.
Sheep Muttons, ST. to 4.25 lambs.
$5.25.
Butter-Creamery, extras. II to 1sc:
creamery, frsts, 1e to TIC; dairy, fancy,
IA to 15c. ~
Poultry Turkey, 2 to Sci. spring
chickens. z to SC. ... ..--
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
FOREIGN.

BY popular vote the dominion of
Canada has declared for prohibition,
Quebec being the only province en-
rolled on the side Of liquor.
a man was arrested 5at Orsova
charged with completely in a plot to
assassiinate the king Of Roumania.
William Kingsford, Canada's his
torian, died at his home in Ottawa,
aged 70 years. IN
The joint note Of the powers pre-
sented to the sultan demands that
Turkish troops and officials be with.
drawn from Crete in October:
Floods in Japan destroyed over 900
houses and $50 persons were killed.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-10-06
Colorado Fires Checked.

Denver, Col, Oct. 3,----Snow and rain
have checked the progress Of the for
est fires on the main range in Colo
RADIO, and it is now thought that fur
Their destruction Of timber is prevent
ed. At least all danger to the threat
.ened towns is over. The temperature
here has fallen perceptibly and dis
patches from the mountain towns in
dicate similar fortunate change. At
present nothing like "a correct esti-
mate of the damage done can be given
and it will be days before an accurate
statement of the losses, by the fires
that have beenfraging for a week or
more can be made.