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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
CHICAGO'S COMFY ISLAND
Is TO BE Established at Chicago Island
Near Detroit

Chicago. Feb. 2ss--Chioago Island. with
race track. theatre. bicycle track. chuiur.
intramural railway baseball park ami
evasy other known feature IN the world
OF amusement and sport. IS 10 become a
reality. The island is situated in the De
troit river eight miles south OF the city
Of Detroit. but II is TO bear the mama
Chicago. and viii be dedicated 10 Chicago
and by Chicago citizens.
The transfer has just been completed.
George Debey. a banker Of Glencoe. on
tario. is the purchaser and he paid $50 90
for the land. which he Is going % make
more famous than Coney Island. Tho
whole enterprise is 20 be bonded FOR
s.. 90. 900.
The Chicago attorneys who have charge
OF the deal promise 10 have a worlds fair
on a small scale before many months. All
the attractions are 10 be ready before
the next anniversary Of the Chicago Gre
and on that day there viii be change %
name and a dedication. Three De;rost
capitalists were the owners u Fighting
Island. the name which the little strip ~
land has borne since the days white prG-
PIE first discovered 10. and have used 81 -
a private resort for feveral years. Tho
Palms hoted. erected By these men. T. IN
cluded IN the purchase and will be opened
under the new management The deed
for the transfer haz beeen recorded ard
Mr. Dobey IS nov IN Chicago treating
with prospective Iessees q privileges
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
SELf-HYPN0TISM
Is Practiced UnconsciousIy by People
Day by Day

In order to continue a habit. some peo-
pie will put up with more misery day by
day than they would stand for any other
cause.
For instance a man may have daily
twinges Of neuralgia or stomach trouble
or weakness Of the heart, tall having
their origin in a disarranged nervous sys-
tend and be told many times that he could
be rid Of his misery by leaving off the
drugs, tobacco and coffee that cause the
trouble. But he stoutly asserts that they
don't hurt him and are not the cause Of
his trouble. why" one man said. 4
left of coffee and tobacco once for two
weeks and felt like fighting cock. but
I couldn't stand the powerful desire and
had TO take them up again"
Such experiences show the real hypnOt-
ic character OF habit and these habits
are. TO an extent. breaking down - race.
When a man shakes of the hypnousm he
clearly sees that bounding health and
the ability TO hold up ones head ike a
man. TO do ones life duty and have the
ability TO carry out business projects sue
cessfuily is worth more than all the habits
on he face % the earth when coupled with
daily aches and ais and an ever inereas-
ing inability 20 make things 60
Mans great object IN life IS happiness
and to portray as nearly as possible the
perfect man designed by the Creator.
Narcotic habits. like coffee and tobacco.
break him down by as sure a law as that
by which the sun rises each morning. Il
se =
Postum Food Coffee IS used for when il
Is properly boiled !; has the color and Hav-
ar Of Java coffee and vet contains nothing
but The most powerful food elements Sc
leossd with especial reference . their
ability 70 restore the delicate tissue
In brain and nerve eeaters- TIE trade
mark. IT makes red blood" covers
2-otog2d truth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
TRANSCONTINENTAL RATE WAR
Trans Missouri Lines Decide what
They Will DO About IT.

Chicago. Feb. 26.-At the meeting Of gen.
eral passenger agents Of the western
roads here today. 10 devise ways Of con-
Quoting the transcontinental rate war
the Transmissouri roads gave notice that,
beginning March s, they would put into
effect to north Pacific coast points from
the Missouri river gateways the same
rates as are now in effect via St Paul.
For parties of three or ovor they will
make a fat rate. On single tickets they
will charge full fares. giving the passen-
ger a rebate order for $50 payable on
reaching destination. This view disposes
of the question of meeting the cuts
through the Missouri river gateways.
A committee was at once appointed to
prepare a plan of action for the roads east
of the Missouri river to pursue. The re-
port of this committee will be considered
Monday.
The meeting today declined to take any
action on a proposition coming from the
Canadian Pacific road. through trunk
line committee. for settlement OF the
matters IN dispute. In effect. this prop
osition was that all rates should be re-
stored March a. and be maintained pend
ing the result of a conference TO be held
March II. The Great Northern and North
ern Pacific roads would no consent TO en-
terrain the proposition, because It invol-
vel a fresh recognition Of Canadian Pa
cihc differentials, and restored to the Can
adam Pacific all the advantages II posses
sed on that point prior to the rate war.
The other roads would take no action on
the subject until they heard from their
eastern ally. the Grand Trunk. They
recommended the trunk line committee TO
submit the proposition TO that road for
an expression Of opinion on the subject,
and when IT is heard from the western
roads will then be in a position to take
action in the matter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
Notes For the CyclerS
BETTER JUVENILE WHEELS.

There is a marked improvement in this
years juvenile wheels, and they will be
sold at prices in keeping with the decline
in wheels for adults. A popular price for
first class juvenile wheels is $25. A dealer
who received shipment of 1898 juvenile
wheels says: Had 1 obtained these
wheels before Christmas 1 could have
sold hundreds of them at current prices.
If the factories and makers had been able
to supply US with them last year we could
have sold thousands. The juvenile BIZ
cycle has been problem that many
fond father has found difficult Of solution.
Men with limited incomes who had several
children all wanting bicycles had pretty
hard time in previous years with the ques-
ton Of cost. This year the boys and
girls wheels will be an important factor
in the bicycle market"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs. colds. Group, whOoping cough and
Influenza 1t has become famous for its
cures of these diseases. over a large part
of the civilized world. The most fattering
testimonials have been received, giving
accounts of its good works; of the aggra-
waiting and persistent coughs it has cured;
of severe colds that have yielded promptly
TO its soothing effects. and of the danger
Gus attacks of Group it has cured, often
saving the life of the child. The extensive
use Of it for whooping cough has shown
that it robs that disease of all dangerous
consequences. Sold by druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
JUNEAU'S BULLION OUTPUT
Vow worth s3.eoo. 900 a Year and
Likely te increase

washington. Feo. "A memorial aent
b. . committee appointed a; . mass meet
TX % cflEsns @ juneau. Alaska %
Chairman c. ~. stone. n tas hosss com
rnlties On coinage. weights ard measures.
advocating the e-za5i.zHnaent - 8 J1itad
States assay once a. Jvaszu. iar-sad q
a; Seattle Or Portland. has rssebe8 hsrs
=, makes some important s.sfeEsafs Fs-
EsrdinE ire klawkaa situation. saying
among other :hsnEs-
- Conservative sztiDzts = re present
annEal ballioa oztpsi q Juneau from ia
qGarzz r7iaes sloae ss aba1: . 20 81. pro
dDcsd from approximately 81 ssAzsgr
Wttaia twelve months tns nzIasy q
Stamps - op~TaiIo- n. ls-6a fslnat4-T e.
JusszG w1I exceed Lta aad sac aana4l
sulisoa STosset exceeds E.gae 30 D7g-szx
tzs .ast Twelve z.s1i<s Ezs<s sSAz s--S5s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
STEAMER BLOWN ASHORE
Several Soldiers Killed On the Ore
gon at Juneau Flats.

Seattle. Wash, Feb. 26.-The steamer
Topeka arrived here tonight from Juneau.
Alaska. The officers Of the Topeka report
that by terrific wind storm at Juneau
last Sunday the steamer Oregon was
blown ashore on Juneau Flats.
She was lying in juneau harbor when
the gale struck her and after straining at
her anchors for some time she began to
drag. and then at tremendous speed she
was hurled on the flats. Several soldiers
were hurled bodily against the side of the
vessel. and some were killed.
All day she lay in that position, the pas
sengers suffering terribly. as during the
gale dense snowstorm raved. The Their
mometer registered S degrees below zero
and the fierce wind was piercing cold.
When the gale abated at high tide the
vessel was floated. Fortunately the flats
are soft and the Oregon suffered no in
Jury,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
COAST BREWERY IN TROUBLE
Creditors Gan settle Cheap or 60 Into
Insolvency Court.

San Francisco. Feb. 2s.-Unshle 70 meet
its accommodating obligations the manager
of the San Francisco stock brewery has
given its creditors the alternative Of n
settlement on the basis ef = cents on the
dollar of forcing the corporation 10 so
through insolvency.
The concern has practically failed for
100. as last week IL decided over its
property 10 the German Savings and Loan
society. which held mortgage for 81. 600.
and fl was about 10 foreclose. The IN
secured liabilities aggregate $4,000. and
are distributed among . creditors. Bauer
and Schwei;zer. mop merchants. are the
heaviest sufferers. their claim being S25.-
600. The creditors have appointed a comp
mittee 10 look into the affairs Of the cou-
Germ.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
CaIIsrr AthIrtIe RaIr..

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01

900 gold dust produced from Canadian
Northwest territory has been brought
through here and there Is on hand n
Dawson City approximately S.Sooooo. 20
which will be added from this springs
cleanup an additional $780,. 900. Two COM
panies have constructed fleets OF lake and
river steamers to operate between the
head OF the lakes and Five Finger rapids.
on the Yukon river, where tram portage
has been established connecting with
fleets OF river boats running thence 70
Dawson City and assurance is given THAI
during six OF eight months in the year .
round trip can be made from Juneau 20
Dawson City in less than twenty days.
In less than twenty years we believe
southeastern Alaska viii be the greatest
permanent bullion producer in the world"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
SOUTHERN PACIFIC CORPS
New Onicers VIII Enter Upon Their
Duties march,

San Francisco. FEB. 2s.-Vice President
Stubbs, Of the Southern Pacific com
pany. has issued a circular Of notification
20 the effect that President e. +. Hunt
ington had approved his recommendation
for promotion and that the new officers
would enter upon their duties March ! as
follows: William Sproule. 20 be freight
and traffic manager. vice Snurr. deceased
A. D. Shepard. 70 be general freight
agent. vice sproule. promoted: 2 ". Luce
to be assistant general freight and pas
senger agent at Los Angeles. vice Srep-
ard. promoted. and :. y. Bosiwick and
6. A Panjkins. to be assistant general
freight agents in this city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
CENTURY HABIT DYING.

Century runs will not be as popular this
year, and within a very short time they
are expected to die entirely Ordinary
riders do not believe in them. The task
of riding 100 miles or so is not in the least
enjoyable when runs are made on sched-
ue time. One has no chance to enjoy
ride under such circumstances, his only
endeavor being TO keep up with the bunch.
More pleasure is to be derived from going
out in small parties, dismounting when
and where you please without regard to
time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
LITTLE WHEEL NOTES.


In France the taxes on bicycles are
now s10O on single wheels and $500 on
nulticycles. The duties on imported BIZ
cycles and parts have been almost doub-
led.
The imports of American cycles into
Germany during 1897 amounted TO the
value Of 81 200, 900.
A new handle bar adjustment has teeth
formed on then a ndlebars tenn and is
raised or lowered by thesmal teethed
wheel on the head clip bolt.
A German manufacturer now asks the
bicyclists ofthe world to buy his new
music box, designed to be attached to the
handle bars. He claims it TO be the best
bicycle accessory ever invented.
1t is worthy of note that the monkey
back rider is becominglessandless preva-
lent on thepublic roads For the racing
man the extreme stopped position is prob
ably necessary. but for h i'm that rides for
pleasure it is not only injurious, but fool
ish
The chainless is not the only SIPS wheel
on the marketa for next season. A very
prominent firm of so years experience in
the bicycle trade that is evidently not
scared 10 death over the big cut in as
wheels. has a chain racing machine listed
at $125.
a new foot pump is designed so that
the bracket on which the foot rests may
be folded back out OF the way, when not
in use SO that the pump can easily be
carried on the wheel attached TO the
frame.
A new gear case has small sliding
panel Of celluloid in the center of the
lower portion, which is movable. thus
giving access 10 the chain. Any dirt that
may have gotten on the chain drops out
on the panel and this can be removed and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
SEMI-CENTENNIAL SHOW
California Is Talking OF Another Mid
winter Fair.

ing with an advisory committee Of citi-
zens in regard to the feasibility Of hold
ing an international exposition in 1901 in
honor Of the fftieth anniversary OF tho
admission OF California into statehood.
Mayor PheIan has concluded 20 appoint
a citizens committee 10 inaugurate the
preliminary work OF another mid-wintsr
fair. Coming so soon after the Paris ex-
position. the mayor and MS advisers be-
lieve that many OF the exhibits shown at
Paris will be brought here. Financial
aid from the state and national IeEisiA-
lures will be solicited The citizens COM
mitrtee viii be chosen IN few DAYS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
TROOPS FOR ALASKA
-Four Companies TO Accompany the
Relief Expedition

Washington. Feb. zs--The war depart
ment has telesraphed 20 General Merriam
a. Vancouver Barracks authorizing him
70 enlist 10 Alaska Indians for service
as scouts with the government reiief ex-
petition.
General Merriam has teieg-aphed the
Department that Colonel Andersen. with
four companies q the Fourteenth lnfsn-
~. sailed yesterday from Seattle for
Dyea 20 maintain iaT and order az that
and nelEhboring points IA Alaska
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
BOUGHT BY THE SOUTHERN
Memphis and Charleston sold at Auc-
fiOn at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn. Feb. 26.-The Memphis
and Charleston railway. extending south
east from this city 10 Stevenson, Ala.
a distance of go miles was sold at public
outcry today. The Southern Railway
Railway company bought the property
al the upset price Of s., 90. 900. there being
no other bidders.
The sale was made necessary because
of default Of payment Of interest on the
roads debt. The Memphis and Charles
ton has beensin the hands OF a receiver
for many years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
Row CYCLE ENGINEERS.

The extensive manufacture OF bicycles
has developed the cycle engineer, who is
specially versed in the mechanics that
relate TO the construction Of bicycles.
Recently an English Institute of Cycle
Engineers" has been formed by promi-
nent experts in this line. The member
ship is to be limited strictly TO experts,
and the object of the Institute is scienti-
fc rather than commercial, although
the discussions Of the Institute will be
of great value to the various companies
with which it's members are connected.
Periodical meetings will be held at which
new designs, new patterns and new in
ventions will be discussed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
CHAINED PEOPLE HOPEFUL.

An agent for a high grade chain wheel
when asked how he expected the chainless
sales to compare with those of the chain
machines. said that of course, there would
be some chainles models sold, but not
sufficient number to interfere with the
chain wheel. In fact, he said he looked
for a begger business for tie high grade
chain wheel that is up-to-date and has
been improved on than that of last year.
The agent gave no facts or reasons for be-
lieving so, however.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
SCHEDULE FOR THIS PAGE

On TUESDAYS:
News Of Recent Science.
Amateur Photographic Points.
Notes For the Cyclers.
On WEDNESDAYS
Woman and Her World.
Of the Latest in Drama
News of Music and Musicians
On THURSDAYS:
Notice of the Latest Inventions
Pertinent Religious Comments
Latest of Good Literature
ON FRIDAYS:
News of the Farm
Notes of the Labor World
Topics of Domestic Circle
ON SATURDAYS:
Points Of Modern Hygiene
Of Horses and Horsemen
Latest of Fashion Hints
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
Amateur Photographic Points
ABOUT TIMING EXPOSURES.

Sergeant Frederick Jones, in the cur
rent number Of Anthony's Bulletin, gives
some very good advice to amatuers on
the matter of exposure. Nothing def
mite can, of course. be written concern
ing exposure, because there are no fixed
rules governing it, and to meet with
success in this line practical experience
and a good memory are essential. To
obtain as perfect a negative as possible
by a normal exposure, says Sergeant
Jones, four things must be taken into
consideration: First, the intensity of the
light which Eliminates the subject; sec
ond, the sensitiveness of the plate; third.
the character Of the subject to be photo
graphed, and fourth, the effective aper-
ture of the lens. These four things.
and above all the first, must be observed
to get a normal exposure. and by nor
nal exposure is meant one that gives af-
ter development a negative having the
variations of light and shade similar
TO those in the object photograph, and
the detail in the shadows prominent
enough to show up well after printing.
Under the variations of light one must
be possessed of infinitely good judg-
ment to make a current exposure on
every plate, especially in winter. when
the light is very weak and the cold has
to be taken into consideration also. A
very low percentage Of failures in this
respect can be insured by the use of the
actinometer or exposure meter. 1.-The ma
jority of amatures look upon these instru-
ments with suspicion, but after seeing
the Wynne actinometer put to practical
test and using it for a year. says Ser
geant Jones, II have come to the conclu-
sion that it is one of the greatest boons to
photographers ever invented. For use
during the spring. summer and fall il is
perfectly reliable, and will indicate the
correct exposure every time; but during
the co Id weather 1 found, after having
several underexposed plates, that allow
ance had to be made for the low Temporal
ture by the addition of about half as much
time as the meter indicated" The value
of the light is determined by one move
ment, and excellent work an be done
with ii, notwithstanding the fact that
photographers who are prejudiced against
its use say that it is unloading because
the bromide paper used is only effected
by the illuminated atmosphere or white
light, and can beno indication to the eff
feet of the light from the object photo
graphed. AS a matter of fact the actinic
rays that illuminate the subject are ofthe
same value as the light which changes
the paper from it's original color to that
of the tints, provided the instrument is
held in the same light as thesubject. The
habit should not be fromed of using the
meter, every time a exposur is made, as
it causes one to rely upon it entirely, and
by not useing judgment gain no expert
ence in this line. Use it only when in
doubt or under exceptional cirsum-
stances, and keep record of the time
and conditions of each exposure, so that
under similar conditions the instrument
will not have TO be resorted to.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
HOME FOR HELPLESS PRIESTS
san Diego Excited Over Three MIL
lon Dollar Prospect.

San Diego. Cal. Feb. 5s.-Ths somewhat
mysterious movements IL gentleman
named Mons Henri Egrnrjen. said % hsys
a commission from the vatican. has eK-
cited a number - residents q this city
the past day or two.
Mons Eummelen f. said ~ ~ clothed
with authority % select a site Tor a hons
FOR aged and invalid priests u me Roman
Catholic church n The United States. ard
his statement that there f. a fund %
y 5000 SCI apaT- for that parrose ~ 80
church. make the establishment - ascr
an Institution ~ some moment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
TO TEACH ROADS.

A prominent advocate of good roads
claims that ignorance is in most cases re-
sponsible for poor highways, as the ma
jority of road officers do not know any,
thing about roads, or how TO construct
and maintain them economically. In con-
sequence much money is annually wasted
that could have been spent for more good
roads. He believes that all the colleges
should teach practical road making, and
officials selected to build the highways
should be compelled to be graduates Of
such schools where teaching road making
is one of the features.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
Big Boom In shIpbuIldsng.

London. Feb The preeaut year PROM
ises 70 witness ta@ Digest boom IL ship
building ever known ard doubtless TIRE
shipbgilders Of gre United States are az
ranging % participate n the consequent
demand Tor finished iron. stss. ard 1sz-
chlaery u AL descriptions Al lssz az
che enormous amount q work or hand
can b. formed from r84 fsef thst TIE
Clyde zIors r3x has orders 4 - CO .oFsz
apart from TIE four Big Cs1aszd freight
so.ts. which are SAD % - II rsgeslS-
ton
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
BIoodless lola Duel in Paris.

Paris. Feb. S.-Georges CIemenceau and
II. Drumont- edito rot the Libre Parole
fought a duel this afternoon with pistols
al Pare AUX Prinoen- Six shots were ex-
changed without result The dispute was
brought about by an article or TIE zola
trial published ii the L.h-e Parole
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-01
SURPLUS FOR FEBRUARY
shown BY the Monthly Statement OF
the Treasury Departments

Washington. Feb. &.-The monthly
treasury statement. to be issued next
Tuesday. will show a small surplus for
the month OF February. The customs re-
ceipts for the month up 10 today amount
10 $14.4S6.7i5. gain over the same period
last year Of over $S250.oe The receipts
from internal revenue show an Increase
OF about 1864 co.
The excess OF expenditures over receipts
for the first year of the present admin
istration. exclusive OF Pacific railroad
payments. will be about SOLOMON. 81
compared with deficit OF about 81 90 90
for the first year OF the last administrs-
ton. II is expected by the treasury on
Gals that the receipts from the customs
for March viii show material increase
over any previous month during the year.
and as there will be small interest pay
ments due IL is believed that the surplus
for March will aggregate 100000.