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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1898-12-29
A SUGGESTED LAW.

An homestead settlers on public lands
il the territory Of Oklahoma, who shall
construct and maintain, on the land en-
braced In his or her entry, n pond or res
ervoir sufficient 20 contain one acre OF
more Of surface water, and establish such
fact at the date OF making final ZOO: hy
the testimony OF two credible witnesses.
and who shall otherwise comply with the
requirements OF the homestead laws, shall
be entitled TO n patent for such lands
without any further charges or expense,
other than the usual and customary fees
and commissions allowed for final proof
under the general homestead laws.
There are comparatively few homestead
claims In this territory for which final
proof cannot be made under this provis-
ion, n It should become a law For the
benefit OF those tew. there might be add
ed another clause providing that the set
tier who shah plant, cultivate and have
growing on his land, at the time of maxi
ing proof five acres or living and thrift
" trees containing not less than four
hundred Trees TO the acre should be en-
titled 20 a like benefit.
The question Of Free Homes Is OF such
vast importance to all the people OF the
territory that there should be a united
euort on the part OF all persons irrespec-
uee OF politics. And, In view OF this fact
i would suggest that you call a conven-
tlon OF the Free Homes Leagues 20 be held
az an early date, and II you think the
suggestions here made are worthy OF con-
slderation, that you submit the same 20
the league and that such steps be, taken
as Fill secure the end which an desire.
Respectfully submitted.
VIRGIL NJ EoBBs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

n,aced one above the other on a cable. The
contact buoy which contains the firing pms
foats a few feet below the surface of tn p,
water. the mine itself being located seVerai
feet below it, With mines of this descrlp
tion there are always two separate ana
distinct electrical circuits leading TO tne
shore. One is known as the hring circuit,
while the other, in circuit with the hrlng
nins on the upper receptacle, rings pen
~ Tho shore station whenever one OF the
nins is driven in by coming in contact with
on object Mines of this description are
,,sually placed in groups, all the wires be-
ing brought together at switchboard at
the firing station. An operator STANDS
ready at hand, and soon as bell rings
the switch corresponding to that bell Is
closed and the mine exploded.
THE advantage of the observation mine is
that contrary to what its name implies, no
observations have to be taken to locate the
nosition of the enemy. The operator, In
hombnroof chamber underground, simply
catches the switchboard and awaits sig
nal g.,
devise some means of exploding torpedo
Charge or a mine at a considerable distance
NV electricity without any intermediate
connection, such as wires. Possibly an ar
rangement of this nature will be forthcom-
ing in the future worked on somewhat the
same nrinciple as Marconi's wireless teleg-
raphy by means Of Hertzian waves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Fourth floor.
Boys New
EauntleroY BfOuses.

Never at the beginning OF any
previous season have we shown such
a complete and varied selection o.
Blouses as we now have IN stock
and then, too, they are exclusively
our own styles, as they were made to
our order; consequently better ma
teriaL crt and Workmanship are al
forded than are usually shown al
such low prices as we are quoting
Our stock comprises every conceiv-
able effect that is new, nobby and
good, for wear, and every blouse that
has the least vestige of color about II
has been tested in the goods before
being made up.
We call particular attention to one grade which
is made of good durable India Linon, trimmed with
an excellent quality Of rich embroidery. which Is
full and generous in quantity-there is also new
effect in a White Blouse, having the collar. Guns
and shield front made Of fastcolor Duck OF French
blue rose pink navy red. They have already
proven their popularity to quite an extent Sizes
to years. An unusual value at
$I.oo each.
We have other choice and beautiful styles from
5oc. to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
PROPOSED NICARAGUAN RAILWAY.
Details of the Agreement With the
Atlas steamship Company.

"Details of the Agreement With the
Atlas Steamship Company.
Consul Sorsby at San Juan del Norte has
sent the Secretary of State copy of the
contract between the government of Mica
ragua and the Atlas Steamship Company
ian English corporation) in regard to the
construction of a railroad across the 18TH
mus. The terms OF the concession, says
the consul, seem to have been changed
since the publication of the original con-
tract. A rebate of 30 per cent Is now al
lowed the government for passenger and
freight traffic, Instead of 81 per cent for
passengers and'5O per cent for troops and
freight 1t is also stated that work must
begin within year from the signing of
the contract The contract was signed
June 8. 1897, but was not ratified by the
national legislative assembly until Septem-
Der %. ard did rot receive executive APP
prevail until September 80, 1897, and it is
possible says Mr. Sorsby, that the Atlas
Company will defer active operations until
a year from the date of ratification and be
Influenced by the report of the Nicaraguan
canal commission
Paragraphs n, %, % and "a, says the
CONSUL are new, and seem to permit the
government to avoid responsibility. Para
graph 81 seems to have double meaning;
the first, and most significant, is that 1t
payes the way for claims for damages by
the Atlas Company (and for diplomatic
contention) in the event OF the construction
of the canal by either private capital or
government aid; the second meaning Is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
A Hyeienic Floor.

FROM tne Revue Sclent1hque.
1t is well known that floors have been ac4
cused of grave sins. Recently, at the Acad-
envy Of Medicine, Messrs. Vallin and Lave
ran have been conducting the prosecution
1t is a fact that the ordinary floor retains
in its cracks the most injurious dust and
the most dangerous germs. These pene-
trate thence between floor and ceiling
where they can preserve their virulence for
a long time. For this reason the cracks of
old floors are often stopped up with paraffin
or some similar substance. Sometimes, for
greater economy, they are calked In new
buildings they are often replaced with ce-
ment. But then people complain, for ce-
ment Is very disagreeable to the feet. NJ
Captain, in La Medicine Moderne, tells us
of new kind of floor that Is really in the
line of progress, If it proves 10 possess
durability. We speak of wood-pulp floors,
which have 70 cracks. They are also bad
conductors of heat and sound, and, in spite
of their durability, are soft to the feet like
for instance, linoleum. The wood pulp is
mixed with small amount of cement to
increase the resistance of the floor the
price Of which is much lower than that of
the ordinary flooring. The dried pulp is re-
duced to powder to facilitate Transports
ton. and this after being made into a gela-
tinous mass. Is pressed between rollers
When the pulp is dry 1t is painted to imi-
tate oak or other wood, according to taste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

pro!ectlon or the Nicaraguan government
against such contingencies. Paragranh 10
the consul thinks, already afforded ali nee
essary protection. Mr.. Sorsby says that
although the Nicaraguan government has
probably acted in good faith, so far as the
interests of the canal are concerned. il
may not have realized he full meaning of
the concession. He continues:
Paragraph % renders it possible for the
N1caraguan government, through the presi-
dent OF the supreme court, to control any
arpitratlon tribunal which may be formed
Paragraph "A aims to provide immunity for
the N!caraguan government from diplomat
ic interference; but it appears that the At
las Company Is not restrained from seek
ing diplomatic 1ntercession in a dispute be-
tween itself and other individuals or cor
porations, native or foreign, other than the
Nlcaraguan government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Great Closet Space Savers.
Third floor.

The "Bemar" Holder especially Womens Skirts
distributes the weight of the skirt and the hang the tailor
originally The side shape of the
jacket thus your be hung chance
becoming wrnkled or losing its shape Great closet
suits skirts be hung closet rod
"Belmar' Holders csc. EACH set OF for $I5o
Free-Wnh of "Bcar" Skirt and Suit Holders sold
will give 25c Oosctrod for holding
We demonstrating the Benar Holders Notion Department
first floor and in Houseunihing Department fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
sDreyfus" Night by Night.
From the London Mail.

A play called "Dreyfus'' has been pro-
duced in Amsterdam. 1t is founded upon
the dramatic incidents Of the notorious
case, and has had its ending varied from
day to day in keeping with the news OF
the moment. Thus, on some nights, when
public sympathy has gone out to the pris-
oner of Devils Island, the curtain has
fallen upon the union of husband and wife
after the long years of enforced separa-
ton; at other times. when the tickle vane
OF public opinion was veerfng round In
another direction, the final scene has wit
messed the apotheoeis OF Esterhazy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
The Electro
Gas Student Lam ID

Gives the most satisfactory light OF
any Lamp on the market today. Gas
is used instead of oil, and a pure.
white, steady light is produced with
an open gas flame; no chimney, no
wick, no cumbersome oil burner.
These Lamps are on exhibition
and sale in Lamp Department.
Fifth floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Arnold
Knit Goods.

We are sole agents in Washing
ton for Arnold's Knit Specialties.
Among these are Women's Knit
Umbrella Drawers and Children's
Knit Knickerbocker Drawers, of
fine summer fabric. These can be
found in our Infants Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
AS a Special i'm
Boys Spring Suits

We offer a beautiful line, prisng about twenty
choice patterns: made Of extra good and strictly
al-woo fabrics in black. blue and fancy mixtures,
elegantly finished and perfect fitting Sizes to 10.
Special price, S3.75 each.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

A woman's Office building is to be erected
in st. Louis The offices will be rented to
business women or TO people having bust
ness with women 1t will be the aim to
attract dressmakers, milliners, hair Dress
ers, women manicures. chiropodists. news
paper women. typewriters. as well as wo-
men physicians and lawyers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Monday. March 9TH, 1893.
Sprfng=Weight
Underwear

For the men. The season when
colds run rampant from too big
changes in the underwear is ap-
preaching. Penny wise and pound
foolish" are those who jump from
thick to thin in undertaking. Bet
ter make the step between with some
OF these medium-weight goods:
FOR 80 CENTS. Nicely made Fawn
Merino Underwear. Finished far better
than its price. Shirts sizes "a to 30;
Drawers. sizes % to 80. 80 cents each
garment.
FOR 81 EACH. special line Of
Drawers and Shirts for stout men-short
legs and arms. Made Of elegant natural
wool.
FOR s125 EACH. Fine Australian
Wool Underwear-natura and white.
All sizes.
And the Famous DIR. JAEGER IN
DERWEAR for spring wear. The by
genic scientific underwear. We're Dis
trict agents for this entire line for men,
women and children.
I5c. Linen Collars. .Ioc
Apply Cuffs. .121c
y" Nh MI ~N@,xx ND H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

uIS Wv UOUWdTU & LOUIlTCW
Sewing Machines
Are equal to any good machine on
the market, and yet they cost only
about half as much. They are con-
structed of the best material, by the
highest skilled labor and are guaran-
tecd for five years.
Complete set of attachments with
each machine
$500 to S24.5o each.
Necessary instructions given at
the department
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Woodward anaLOthrOm.
10th, nth and F SITS. n w
NeWmesS and Brightness

haraceze every department of the We display in great pro-
fusion the richest and stus and spring
wear The SOFT harmonious eolored STYLES and eSous-
designs make the asles perfect beauty spared
eo 10 reach tar beyond all former showns not only in
the ks and Dress Goods but also Printed Fabrics
ana CaPes Costumes Gloves Upholstery Goods
ana all tue different things that needed wardrobe
and household
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Theory Abandoned.

The introduction of bill in the legis-
lature to confer upon certain gentlemen the
right 10 acquire the lines now composing
the Baltimore and Ohio system looks to
me IKE an abandonment of the theory
entertained by the receivers to restore the
property to- a solvent basis without resort
ing TO foreclosure. Up to a few months
ago the receivers believed that the earn
ings would be sufficient In time to liuuidate
the Indebtedness. 1t may be, however, that
pared for any contingency. Nobody knows
what will transpire during the next two
years. and the incorporators may deem 1t
the part OF wisdom to have everything in
any time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
Spring of 1898 Housefurnishines.

Our 5h floor now showing complete
ss baskets china and Cockey Glassware and Lamps
invite the inspection OF those who want
the best quality goods the lowest possible prices more
Tor the improved makes than
even less Our trade relations enable as
produced. ~ 49,
This weeks offering many small lots which are marked
at quick-selng "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07
No Advantage Given.


the reorganization of the property is con-
cerred to any set of men. TO maintain the
company as Maryland corporation and to
secure the absolute retention of the general
offices in Baltimore charter would have
to be procured from the Maryland legisa-
ture, but the successful reorganization of
the company does not depend upon getting
the charter from that state. A charter
given needed authority might be obtained
In another state by maintaining headquar-
tiers in that state.
Much interest is felt in the personnel of
the incorporators. These are Louis Fitz-
gerald. Henry Bulge. Eugene Delano and
Edward r Bacon, all of New York and
n embers of the New York reorganization
Earle, jr.. of Philadelphia: Alexander
Brown. John Gill of r.. William F. Frick,
Edwin Warfield. James Bond, j. McKenny
White and Thomas ]. Hayward, all of
Baltimore. The naming of four members
of the New York reorganization committee
as incorporatOrs is taken by some to mean
that this committee will dominate in the
reorganization of the property. The incor-
porators named from New York constitute
ganization committee. and are identified
with banking interests which represent
practically all of the nonresident interests
in the Baltimore and Ohio.
II Is claimed by those in sympathy with
the new movement that the aim of those
VINO have had the proposed charter drawn
and who have named several Baltimoreans
general representation of the various class
es of securities on the property.
gentleman who has watched the situa-
ton closely said yesterday:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-07

Fifth floor.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-11-22
ODDS ON CORBETT.
He is the FaEOrite Among Bet
tors on TOnight's En-
counter.

New York, Nov. 22--Today this city
is the rendezvous of thousands of men
identified with pug1Iism who have come
from all over the United States to watch
James J. Corbett and Thomas Sharkey
settle the question of fistic supremacy
before the Lenox Athletic club tonight
The uptown hotels are thrOnged with
visitors and the trains arriving at the
several depOts brought cOntngents Of
sporting men who are all anxious TO
see the contest
Corbett still holds his position as
favOrite in the betting, the Sharkey
people getting 100 to so for their money,
whenever a wager Is made Both pug1-
lists are resting today, COrbett at his
residence in this city and Sharkey at
his training quarters in South Brooklyn
The reports from both quarters are
that the men are in splendid condition
Each side seems to think its man in
vincible but the majority of opinion
favOrs COrbett, who in the past has
shown himself to be by far the cIeverest
Many claim that Sharkey has improv-
ed wonderfully and none of them is
more confident of the sailors chances
of victory than his manager and trainer,
Tom O'Rourke-
Speaking of his man today O'Rourke
said ShaTkey will be a surprise to many
when he strips tonight I tell you he
has learned a great deal and is vastly
improved I am confident he viii win.
Sharkey will remain at his Brooklyn
quarters until about o'clock this after
noon when he Will be driven to this city
and put to bed at a hotel near the club
house
It is expected that 10000 persons will
witness tonight's contest The seating
capacity Of the big structure is about
1900 and about one-third as many more
can have standing room.
The sale of seats up to the present
has been enormous and all the best
seats ranging in price from SO to $50
each have been sold. Admission to the
building will cost 50 and these tickets
will not be put on sale until the last mo-
ment The s. and ST seats are being
bought rapidly today and by o'clock
tonight the spectators expect to get
double prices for these pastebOards
The doors Of the club house will be
thrown open at o'clock so that there
will be very little crowding at the en-
trance.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-11-22
TWO ROCK ISLAND MEN.
Some Interesting History in the Lives
of E. E Macleod and E W.
Thompson.

The accompanying cuts are excellent
Hkeuesses of the two men who are con-
nected with an important change in the
passenger department of the Rock Island
which becomes effective December L
Eben E Macleod will on that date take
the position of first assistant general
passenger. agent Of the road with head
quarters in Chicago, and Mr.. Edward
w Thompson will succeed him as ass
sfstaut general passenger agent in this
city.
When Mr.. Macleod entered the ser,
vice of the Rock Island as travelling
passenger agent with headquarters in
Boston Mr.. Thompson was New Eng
land passenger agent of the road. He
had started in railroad work when a
young man as ticket clerk in the Mont
pelier Office of the Central Vermont rail-
way. was promoted to ticket agent at
St Albans and later made White
Mountain representative of the road in
charge of the excursion business in the
White Mountains While holding this
position he was made an offer by repre-
sentativeS of several of the eastern rail-
roads to go to Europe and endeavOr to
introduce on the railroads there the
American system of checking baggage
This offer he accepted and spent several
months in England and the continent.
but was not successful in carrying out
what he went there for. It was after
his return from Europe, in 1882, that ne
took the position of New England pas
senger agent of tbs Rock Island with
headquarters in Boston.
Mr. Thompson held this position up to
1899. when he returned to his old love,
The Topeka state journal., 1898-11-22
A ROUND ROBIN.
Presented by 'SThe Presidents
Own" to a Number Of Its
Officers.

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. ga Wooster.
Ohio, special says: AS a result of the
meeting Of the officers Of the Eighth
Ohio volunteers, The Presidents own
a round robin, signed by all was hand
ed Col Hard requesting him to resign.
Lieut. Col Charles Dick, congress-
man-elect, Quarternaster Kuhnz and
Adjutant Mayes are also asked to re-
tire Major Weidrecht presented the
document to Col Hard. who demanded
to know whether the request was be-
cause fnemciency, or Of charges pre-
ferred. OF because he was a coward, to
all of which a negative answer was re-
turned
Col Hard refused to resign and said
those dissatisfied could take that step.
Desire for promotion on the part OF
subordinates is given by Col Hard's 3
friends as the cause Of the round rob-
in
The Topeka state journal., 1898-11-22
HIS esGOVERNMENT'' HAT.
Practical Joke Played by Mr.. W. a
L Thompson on an Eastern
Visitor.

Mr.. Hiram DiIlon's brother-in-Iaw,
Mr.. Warriner, recently arrived in the
United States from Paris, where he has
been living for a number of years He
came to Topeka for a visit with Mr..
Dillon's family and, after being made
the victim of a joke inspired by W. A
L Thompson, was bundled off to the
Indian Territory on a hunting expedi-
tiOn.
Mr. Warmer is a fault1ess dresser
and his silk hat was one of the latest
patterns He spent a week getting ac-
quainted with Mr.. DiIIon's friends and
like all visitors came in for a good share
of the sport which this crowd enjoys.
Addressing Mr.. Warriner Mr. ThOmp-
son said: Ny dear sir, you certainly
do not expect to wear that tile on this
hunting trip?'
7 haven't given the subject of hats
much thought" was the reply, but I
can purchase another one"
"Oh, no. you should think of doing
nothing of this kind It is wholly IN
necessary Up at the state house the
military department has a large stock
of campaign hats on hand. These are
loaned to visitors from abroad for the
express purpose of hunting and fish
ing"
That's q magnificent system of doing
business - said the astOnished visitor.
You wait few moments" said Mr..
Thompson. while I send up and get
you a hat
The visitor did as he was bidden and
Mr.. ThOmpsOn's 5 messenger soon return
ed carrying military hat none too new
The visitor was soon equipped and the
party started out Mr.. Warriner con-
graduated Thompson upon the fine sys-
TEN of doing things in Kansas and ap-
peared to accept everything in absolute
The Topeka state journal., 1898-11-22
ON HIS DAUGHTERS GRAVE
a Wisconsin Man Returns to XIII
Himself After Long Absence

JanesviIIe, Wis, Nov. 22.-After an
absence of nineteen years Stephen c.
Spaulding of Villa Ridge. III, aged T8
years. returned to Evansville to blow
his brains out on the grave Of his daugh-
ter.
Two boys found his corpse at Oak
Hill cemetery yesterday afternoon. and
beside it lay the revolver with which
Spaulding killed himself. Half a dozen
letters were found in his pocket Three
of them were directed 70 GAINESVILLE men
In one Of these Spaulding said he was
tired of life, as he had made a failure
of everything In addition there were
three letters directed to H E SpauIding
and one directed to Clarence E SpauId-
ing both of Villa Ridge
Spaulding was engaged in the jeweIry
business in GAINESVILLE many years ago
and removed to Villa Ridge. where he
engag ged IN fruit farming He came 10
JanesviIIe for visit ten days ago and
was apparently cheerful and contented
The Topeka state journal., 1898-11-22

years later he changed to the Office OF
the Boston & Albany. remaining with
this line unCu he entered the service OF
the Rock Island on December 1, 1883.
In 1891 he was made Canadian passeu-
ger agent with headquarters at M0ntre-
al, and in 1895 Southwestern passenger
agent with headquarters at PittsDurg
On the first Of this year he was made
assistant general passenger agent in
this city, succeeding Major T J. Aa-
dersOn-
Mr.. Macleod is one of the few rail-
road men who climb to as important
position as he viii hold after the first OF
next month as early in life.
As the Rock Island has at present no
passenger traffic manager. some Of the
most important work of the passenger
department viii fall to his lot He has
been in this city less than a year, l7.It
in that time has proved himself a. CO n
petent and energetic passenger man.
and an admira bic gentleman Under
his management the western passenger
affairs of the Rock Island has pros,
pered, and it is safe to predict that the
road viii lose nothing by his promo
ton