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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
STREET CARS BOYCOTTED
Striking Employees in Saginaw
Mich. Have Public sympathy.

Saginaw, Mich, March 11.-All the street
car lines int he city are tied up today
and the people are walking in A pouring
rain. The ninety conductors and motor
men went on strike at $50 this morning
by order Of a committee Of the local
branch of the Amalgamated Association
Of Street Railway Employees. All cars
on the Union and Consolidated lines were
promptly headed for the barns. The men
demand regular hours and pay for over
time. They have been working fourteen
to sixteen hours daily. The receivers of
the road last night declined to accede to
their request. The public seems TO sym
Pc thize with the employees.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
STROUD is GROWING FAST
More Than One Hundred Buildings
Going up at Once.

Stroud, o. T, March 11.-(Spe1iaD- Our
town is building up at at 2:4O gait. More
than one hundred houses are under con-
struction and several big stores are COM
plcted and doing business. b. Charles
and Lee Patrick, of the Sac and Fox
agency have opened bank and the foun-
cations for the big hotel are almost COM
pleted. Jim Dockaday, the big hardware
merchant Of Shawnee, is arranging TO put
in a stock Of goods here Railroad grad
ers are as thick as flies.
4 number OF lot transfers at GOOD profit
lave been made this week. Ed Over
bolser sold a lot for $500 that sold him
$50; John Carson sold one LOT for $500.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
TlLGHMAN AND THOMAS
Have Nothing TO Fear From the In
NcstigatiOn of Deputies.

Guthrie. o. T, March u.-(Specian-In
regard 10 the contemplated indictment
of several deputy marshals the impress
sion prevails that Deputies Bill Tighlman
and Heck Thomas. Of Marshall Thomp-
sons Force, are involved. Such, however.
Is not the case. Inspector Taylor saws
that the names Of Tlghlman and Thomas
are not on his list. These two officers
have made excellent records and they
have nothing 10 fear from an investiCa-
ton.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
To Carry Coal to Key west.

Philadelphia, March 1.-THE coal barge
Edith Howe. which was recently pur-
chased from Dempsey, Son & Co. by the
government, was taken from Cramps
shipyards yesterday, after having been
sheathed with iron plates. She will carry
about 400 tons of coal to Key West, where
she will be held in readiness for an emer-
gency. The Howe will be towed by the
government tug Samoset.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
PIECE OF HOME RULE SARCASM
Here is the Way n Perry Correspond
emit Feels About It.

Perry, o. T, March L-(Speciall-
Never before have the Republican wheel
horses OF this judicial district been so
eager to confront the enemy in the COM
ing campaign as they are now. Candi-
dates are actually tumbling over each
other in their efforts 10 be nominated on
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
Escaped PrIsionerx Reincarcerated.

Guthrie. Q. T, March u.-CSpeciaD-
Two of the prisoners who escaped from
the county jail at Chandler are again
in the tolls. John Mason. charged with
horse stealing. was captured near Paw
nee Charles I.angshore, under indict-
ment for murder. returned and gave him
eeif I'D TO Sheriff Gebke.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
Sound Money Discussion.

Between now and next presidential cleo
ton there will be hosts of discussions of
the questions of sound money and sill
yer. However opinions may be divided
on these points. there is but one public
and professional opinion. and that is a
favorable one, regarding the merits of
HOstetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy
for and preventive of malaria, as we'll as
curative Of kidney complaint, dyspep-
STA, constipation, liver trouble and rheu-
matiSm.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
KE SPEAKS FOR SPH|N
Continued from First Page.)

have been observed today but for the fact
that the president was engaged with his
cabinet at the time usually allotted to
such functions. 1t was therefore ar
ranged that Minister Polo should be given
an audience by the president at the
White House tomorrow morning at II
o'clock. He will meet the secretary of
state at the state department a few min
utes before the hour fixed for the con-
ference with the president and will &C.
company him to the White House.
INTERESTING SPEECHES.
In view of the strained relations now
existing between the United States and
Spain, more than usual interest attaches
to the addresses which will be exchanged
between the chief executive and the Span
ish minister on this occasion. These ad-
dresses will be prepared with unusual
care and will be watched with interest.
inasmuch as they may be to some extent
significant of the sentiments of the repre-
sentatives of the two governments on the
vital questions at issue between them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
FIRST ILLINOIS REGIMENT
Ready 20 March. FaIIy Equipped at
an Hours Notice

Chicago. March iI-Chiczgo has regt-
mental claimant .or ite honor q being
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12

Alva, o. T, March u.-(SpeciaD-After
hard struggle Alva has succeeded in
securing a contract for her college, which
is to cost $50, 000 and be completed by
January /, 1899 The people are wild
with joy. We have been in suspcrs ion
over the matter for months, and the
continued adjourned meetings of the
regents without getting a contractor to
take hold of the matter, made many
fear no building would be erected. While
We now have some $500 in the treasurer S
hands, the people who engineered the
matte 10 a finish thought best to not ask
for a building this amount would build
until after an effort failed to get a larger
one, as a small building was not adequate
for the accommodation of the students
now attending.
The regents and governor, who have
80 nobly stood by Alva and her interest,
merit the thanks of all the people of
Woods county. The citizens of Alva, who
have spent their time and money to fur
Their our interests here are deserving OF
all praise.
Last night this county was visited by
q fine rain, which is of great benefit 10
crops just sown, and the growing wheat.
the prospect of which can not be excelled
in any county.
ands are rapidly changing hands at
good prices, and the town has been
growing steadily for the past year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
SHARKEY FIGHTS F(NJL
But the Twenty Rounds is De-
clared a Draw.
REFEREE GETS Ratified
And Lets Him Pitch ChoynSki
Out of the Ring.

San Francisco, March 11.-Tom Sharkey,
the sailor pugilist," and Joe Choynski,
the veteran of hundred fstic battles,
met tonight in Woodwards pavilion in
a enty-round fight for 50 per cent Of the
gate receipts, under the auspices of the
National Athletic club. After keeping the
crowd of 1000 spectators waiting for over
an hour after he entered the ring, making
his objections TO the men nominated by
his opponent and the club to referee the
contest, Sharkey gave a disgraceful exhi-
bition Of foul fighting which eliminated
in his hurting Choynski through the ropes
upon the chairs below the platform in the
eighth round, at which stage of the game
the referee, at the suggestion of the pO-
licemen, declared the fight a draw.
Sharkey repeatedly fouled Choynski dur
ing the FOUR ounds preceding this, but
the referee, George Green, seemed ratified
by the whirlwind rushes of the sailor and
was in an undecided state of mind
whether to interfere or allow the fight to
take its coure. He seemed 10 have an idea
to his own personal safety should he de-
clare the battle against the wild sailor.
Choynsh clearly outpointed Sharkey in
each and every round and was only worst
ed when it came to wrestling tactics,
which is the sailors favorite method of
fighting. He would rush at Choynski and
swing his pondrous arms at random, with
no seeming object in view. Choynski
withstood them fairly well with straight
punches in the face. 1t was apparent to
the great majority of the spectators that
had the fight been fair on the part Of
Sharkey, ChoynskIs superior cleverness
would have returned him the winner.
Tonlghts disgraceful exhibition by the
sailor probably ends his pugilistc career
so far as getting another match in San
Francisco is concerned. His unpopularity
has increased ever since his fiasco with
in this city two years ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
Weather Fer Wichita Today:
Fair: cooler; variable winds
Sun--Rises- GIG: sets 6:O4
Moon Rises. IL IA.
IMPORTANT NEWS OF TODAY
Pages

IMPORTANT NEWS OF TODAY
Pages
l. Administration Expects War
Three Great New Battleships.
Retired Naval OfIacers Ready
Inquiry Court Still silent
Statist Discusses War Expenses
SPANS New Minister interviewed
Compromise Plan For Cuba
2. Alva Normal Contract Let
sharky- Choynski Fight a Draw
3. wichita Liyestoc 4 Markets
STEADY Declines in Stocks
5. Five Boys Make Money Stealing
Shooting Tournament in April
6. Santa Fe TO So to Blackwell
All Trade Changes are Gains
Convicts Make NickeIs in Prison
2. Bowman Act Claims in the House
8. News OF the Farm
News OF the Labor World
Topics of Domestic Circle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
snow storm in Michigan.

Nenom.nee, Mich, March IA terrific
snow storm is raging here. The wind is
blowing a gale from the northeast and
the snow IS drifting badly. rendering the
streets almost impossible. The weather
is gradually growing colder and railway
traffic viii be greatly interfered with.
Positive economy. merit and medicinal
power are all combined in Hoods Sarss-
parilla.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-12
ALVA NORMAL IS SAFE
Board of Regents Takes the
Responsibility,
CONTRACT FOR BUILDING
Arrangements Made With
John VoIk at $4,000.

Guthrie, o. T, March 1L-(SpeciaD-Af-
ter lot Of dickering and many postpone
Inents the contract for the building of the
Alva normal school was finally let last
night by the board of regents to Con-
tractor John Volk of Rock Island, Ill.
His Did was sS6, 900. The only other bidder
was Contractor Vandenburg of Guthrie,
who submitted a bid to perform the work
Tor Sn,60o but requiring cash payments
10 be made as fast as the building pro-
gresscd. This requirement ,he board of
regents was unable to meet as the money
TO complete the building, less about
$500 already in the territorial treasury.
will have to be appropriated by the Iegis-
lature. To overcome the obstacle of the
want Of funds Contractor Vulk agrees to
take the money now on hand and receive
certificates from the board acknowledge
ing the territOry's Indebtedness for the
balance. These certificates will draw six
per cent interest from the date Of their
issue. Work is to be begun at once on
the building and completed by January
u, jsS9. If the building is not completed
sxty days after that date the CONTRACTOR
shall suffer by forfeit placed at fifteen
dollars per day. The delegation Of Alva
citizens who have been active in secur-
ing favorable action of the board on the
contract are naturally elated over the
fna' result. They claim that taxation
viii rot be Increased by the expenditure
Of the money and that the proceeds de-
II! ed from the school lan.ls thrown into
Il permanent sinking fund VIII construct
al in Oklahoma and pay off all ob:iga-
tioDs in twenty years.
The Alva normal building. according
to the plans. will consist of the main
building Of three stories and Two wings,
with a capacity of 800 pupils. The dimen-
sions of the assembly room will be S5xS3
feet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
ADDITIONAL PORTFOLIOS.

Belford, Middlebrook & Co., pub
fishers portfolios of the American
navy, Cuba and Hawaii, have decided
because of the demand for more infor.
nation about the navy and the
scenes of it's operation, to devote five
more numbers of the Travel Series to
these subjects. These will be 81 to
IS inclusive. They will contain por-
traits of Admirals Dewey and Samp-
son and Commodore Schley. Many
interesting scenes in Cuba, maps of
the world, the Philippine islands,
Porto Rico, Cuba and Spain, includ-
ing the Canaries. They will also con-
tain a number of illustrations of YES
sells in the American navy not given
in the preceding ten numbers. The
full Is numbers will give 240 illustra-
tions for $3.50. There is nothing that
will help one in obtaining informa-
tion of the scenes of the present war
as will the illustrations and maps in
these portfolios. Call and examine
them and secure them at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
CAMP LIFE.
As Described by a Mankato Boy at
Camp Thomas.

DAILY FREE PRESS:
This being national holiday we
have no drilling and the boys are al
lowed to 60 visiting among other
state camps. I thought l would
write few short letters, so l send
you few lines concerning our camp
ing life. Our orders for the day start
at Ais a. m. We then have our first
call, which is reveille; then at 500 a.
m. we have breakfast; we have COM
pany or squad drill from $50 to about
700 q. m; then from 500 a. m. until
1000 a. m. we have battalion drill,
which consists of four companies.
We have dinner at II NJ, then do
nothing until 800 p. m, when we
have battalion or regimental drill un-
til 500 p. m. We then eat our sup
per, and in the evening after supper
we have dress parade. At 600 p. m.
the new guard of the camp is formed
daily. We have three reliefs Of nine
UScu uGu W cdCu TcllSl.
Yesterday Co. @, of Duluth, were
given orders to break camp. They
took down their tents and packed up
all their baggage and we thought
they were sure going somewhere, but
after they were nicely packed they
were given orders to unpack their
goods from the wagons. 1t was drill
to see how long it would take them
to break camp, and also to see how
much a wagon would hold. l heard
today that tomorrow our regiment
was to do the same thing, just for
practice.
The latest news we have here is
that Santiago de Cuba has been
captured. Night before last the news
came to camp:and it was but short
time before everyone in camp was out
and the different bands were out and
there was a continual noise for a
couple of hours over the victory of
Shafter. We do not know now when
we will move. They are equipping
US, though, as fast as possible. The
new recruits for some of the COM
panies came in yesterday. They all
looked well and stood the trip first
rate. We are considered the best
drilled regiment in the park. They
call US the fighting 14th of MINI. in
different neighboring camps.
Minnesota has some very fine monu-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08

The 9th of July is the day set for
the laying OF the corner stone of the
new state capitol building at St. Paul,
and program in keeping with the
event has been prepared. The intro
ductory feature Of the celebration will
be procession to the capitol site.
There the invited guests, numbering
at least one thousand persons, will
take seats on raised platform. Al
ter prayer, short address on behalf
of the board of state capitol commits
sioners will be made by commissioner
G. H. Graves, Of Duluth. Next will
come the depositing Of the usual me-
talic box within the corner stone.
The box will contain a variety of me-
MORALS of the present day. The stone
itself will be laid by the Hon. Alexan-
der Ramsey; then Gov. Ramsey's la.
test successor. Hon. D. NJ. Clough.
will proclaim the corner stone duly
and securely laid. The Hon. G. K.
Davis will deliver the grafton. The
audience will sing America" before
the benediction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08

ments he1e in the park. One especially
on what is called Snod Grass Hill,
where the Minnesota troops lost so
heavily. The old Southern people
say there never was such a hard
fought battle as the Minnesota boys
in blue fought there.
There are all kinds of wagons and
stands upon the grounds selling diff
ferent things, eatables and drinks,
stationery etc. Lytle station, which
was but small place when we first
came here, now:is lively little city.
The U. s. has built large postoffi ce
there, and the railroads have laid new
tracks, aud different business con.
nected with the army are all located
there. We also have theatre here
now, about two miles from camp.
Trusting all the people in Mankato
are we'll, and hope that Capt. Com
stock will be called to the trout with
his company. With regards to you
all, I remain,
J. A. JORGENsEN,
Co. D, 18th MINI. VOL,
Camp Geo. n. Thomas,
Chickamauga, Ga.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
July 8, Is, 22,


ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special Term,
July 9Th, 1898.
In the matter OF the estate OF Abial c. Wood,
deceased.
Whereas, An instrument In writing purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of
Abial c. Wood deceased. late OF said
county, has been delivered to this court
And whereas, Mary E. Barney and Emma J.
Mills:have filed Herewith their petition, repre-
senting among other things, that said Abial
G. Wood died in said county
on the LIST day of July 1898
testate, and that said petitioners are the
executors named in said last will and Testament
and praying that the said instrument NAV be
admitted to probate, and that letters Tesla
mentary be to them issued thereon;
1t is ordered, That the proofs OF said instru.
ment, and the said petition, be heard before this
court, at the probate office in said county,
on the Both day of July, A. D., 1898 at two
O'Clock In the afternoon, when all concerned
may appear and contest the probate OF said
instrument;
And it is further ordered. That public notice
OF the time and place of said hearing be given to
all persons interested by publication OF these
orders Tor three weeks successfully previous to
said day OF hearing, in the Mankato Free Press
newspaper printed and published AT
the City ofMankato in said county.
Dated at the City OF Mankato this 5th day
Of July, A D. 1898.
By the Court:
Seal of Probate Court. SAM. B. WILSON,
Judge of Probate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
DESERTED.
Two Little Boys Make Their
Way Home.
Their Brother leaves them in the Lurch
at Mitchell, S. D., without
Money or Friends.

Robert and James Cody, aged twelve
and nine years respectively, got on at
the 400 O'Clock train from the west
on the Omaha road Tuesday after
noon and sought the police station.
They had with them a letter from
the president of the Worthington viii
lage council addressed to Mayor Pfau.
The youngest one is bright, manly
little fellow. and told this story:
"Our home is in Minneapolis, where
our father and mother live. Our faith
er drives a dray wagon sometimes.
His name is Frank Cody. Six months
ago, father and ouIssiXteen year old
half brother and medicine man
started out through the country with
a wagon, camping near town and SELL
ing medicine. Father took US boys
along, too. We went to a great many
towns, and got to Sioux Falls about
three months ago. Then our father
went back to Minneapolis and told
our brother to take US with him. We
went on and got to Mitchell, 5. D.,
last week. On Thursday, brother sent
US up town to buy two pounds Of meat.
When we got back we found that he
and the medicine man had driven off,
leaving us alone in Mitchell. We
traded our meat for place to stay un-
til Saturday, when railroad man let
US ride to Sioux Falls. There we
went to the police station and police
man W. B. Nelson cared for US for a
day or two, and gave US tickets to
Worthington. At the latter place,
the village authorities took US to a no.
tel and gave US tickets to Mankato.
1.-THE day after our brother desert
ed US, we wrote to our mother and
told her that we were coming home,
but did not tell her what our brother
had done, because we thought that it
would make her feel had. We want
to 60 home, but have no money"
Mayor Pau took an interest in the
boys, and directed officer Bienapf to
see that they were cared for last night
at the city hotel. They were put
aboard the 100 a. M. train with tick
cts for Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08

Officer Bienapti Tuesday afternoon
arrested man giving the name OF
Fred st. Peter, charged with ex-
posture Of person. st. Peter works for
Jordan & Hayes as stone cutter,
and came from Kasota month ago
He formerly lived at Minneapolis.
He was arraigned this afternoon on
the charge, and pleaded not guilty.
He claims to be able to prove an alibi
for Saturday evening, the time al
legged, but he was identified as the
right man by several children. Bond
was placed at 800, and his trial was
set for tomorrow at IL 90 a. m.
= Tuesday afternoon Sheriff John
81. Ness, of Cottonwood county,
brought Fred Kilen to the city and
lodged him in the county Jail to
await the action of the grand jury
which meets in November. He is &C.
cused by his father of having! forged
the latter's name to check for $40. so
on the Cottonwood County bank at
Window.
E. D. French, of Redwood Falls, the
newly appointed deputy internal re-
venue collector for this district, was in
the city Wednesday and received from
his predecessor, II. L. Henry, the sup
plies, etc, in his possession. Mr..
French's headquarters will be at Red
wood Falls. He assumed the Office
July 1st.
The Bierbauer Brewing Co. sent up
number of fire balloons Monday.
Robt. Bradley, while coming in from
Lake Washington, found the remains
of one two and a half miles from
there. 1t had card attached, say
ing that it was good for an eighth of
beer on presentation to the brewery.
The balloon was No. 5.
Sidney A. Gates writes the Free
Press from Luverne that the COM
pany from that place, numbering 116
men will pass through Mankato Wed
nesday afternoon on the regular Oma-
ha passenger for St. Paul to join the
18th regiment. He states that he has
enlisted with the company.
Operations began at the new hos
pital last Wednesday. and a number
of patients are now at each hospital
DR.. Brandenburg, assisted by Drs.
Hielscher and Merritt, have perform
ed five operations at The new hospital
during the past week.
81. G. Gerlach is passing around the
cigars in honor of a son and heir, who
arrived Tuesday. The lad weighs
ten and half pounds, and ought to
be named Sampson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08

Miss Edith Richards, little daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Richards.
gave party from 200 to 500 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at Sibley Park
for about thirty of her young friends
The party were carried in convey an
ces, games were played, refreshments
served, and all had good time.
The board Of equalization has nearly
finished it's workswith personal prop
erty, and will take up the real estate
valuation in day or two. Notices
will be sent out for interested parties
to appear before the board next week.