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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-04
THE WEATHER.
Wichita. KAN. AnrII

Wichita, Kan, April 8, 1898.
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity:
Much COLDER. with rain, turning to snow
During the past "a hours the highest
temperature has been 90, the lowest 46,
and the mean 81, with cloudy weather
and q little dash of rain in the morning
and light rain again at night, with a lit
tie hail at 40 p. m, but the sky had
cleared.
The wind blew hard from the south all
day, sometimes raising almost a sand
storm, but after the hail it began back
ing to the east and at p. m. it was east,
then soon the clouds began to gather
ag5in. The total rainfall during the va
rious showers was Il inch.
The river remains al Is feet Il the
gauge
Thus far this month the averase ten
perature has been &c.
For the past nine years the average
temperature for the month Of April has
been 50. and for the 3rd day, 81
FRED. /. JOHNSON. Observer.
Washington, April 3.-Forecast fer Mon
Gay:
Eansas-Rain. possibly turning into
snow; much colder; winds becoming
northerly.
oklahoma and Indian Territory-Show-
ers: colder in northern and western por-
tons; southerly. shifting to northwesterly
winds.
Ju,iet-"Did YOU ever study the stars?~
Romeo-"I've understudied them. "--Yon-
keTs Statesman
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first for several weeks. The churches
were crowded with worshippers each
bearing a proud palm. Persons Of both
sexes and All ages and conditions bore
emblems through the streets 10 their
homes.
Up to the time ofhling this dispatch to-
day has been quiet. even the newspaper
correspondents being free from alarmist
Tumors and nervous tales.
Yesterday evening Bishop Manuel San
lander y. Frutos, OF Havana. called on
General Blanco al the Palace and In his
own name and in the name OF all the
clergy offered thu revenues. moneys aud
treasure OF the church for use in case OF
extraordinary emergency. He said that
even The vases on the affairs were at the
disposal of the government FOR sale in
case they should be needed Later tho
mayor and the city council called at the
palace and offered the resources at their
disposal for patriotic purposes General
Blanco expressed thanks IN the name Of
the queen for 'hese manifestations OF 10y
atty on the part Of the Cuban church and
st4te
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COLWELL'S NEW CRUISER
He Thinks His Late Purchase is q
Decided Bargain.

London, April S-The cruiser which
Lieutenant Commander Colweu Unit
G. States naval attache here, purchased
yesterday afternoon from the Thames
iron works, and over which he hoisted TIE
stars and stripes, was built by the Thames
Iron Works for Peru. II was finished
during the war between Peru and Chilli
and the British government would not
permit ii to leave, on account OF the neu-
trality law
The cruiser has been entirely reftted
during the past year and modernized at
an expense OF $40. 0o0. The negotiations
for the purchase were kept a secret, as
Mr.. Colweu wanted 10 secure the cruiser
at a good bargain, which was accomplish
ed. The price asked was $40. 600 but II
is understood that she has been secured
for about half that amount. after the ow-
ner had been given 10 understand that
there was only forIorn hope OF selling
her.
When Lieutenant Commander CoiwelI
raised the stars and stripes over the
cruiser. which he did most Informally
and without his uniform. crowd Of En-
glish sailors on the docks cheered heart
lily
The cruiser will coal and provision to-
morrow. and sail on Tuesday. Lieutenant
Commander Colwen VIII enlist part az
his crew tomorrow. having fled the ap-
piications OF American seamen. many q
whom have applied az the United States
embassy and consulate for enlistment Il
has not been decided who VIII officer the
ship, but possibly Lieutenant John J
Knapp viii take command He : ex-
pected here in a day or two on board
the torpedo boat recently purchased for
the United States government a. the
Sohiehau yards. where she was built for
Germany.
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MEANT TO BULLDOZE CHINA
Jap Newspapers so Interpret the
British Naval Display.

Yokohama, April 2.-The Japanese news
papers thing that the British naval dis
play is not directed against Russia, but
is intended to coerce China into making
concessions to Great Britain. The belief
is expressed that Japan IS 20 be left in
isolation, for which state of affairs Great
Britain is blamed, and there is conse-
quently a growing feeling Of resentment
against that country. The newspapers
generally urge the retention of Japanese
troops at Wei-Hai-Wel after the war in
demnity shall have been paid by China
Pekin, April 2-The British minister
here, Sir Claude Macdonald. had an i'm
portant conference today with the Tsung-
Li-Yamen Chinese foreign ofice). Great
Britain demanded important compensa-
tory concessions for the purpose of main
tanning the balance of power in the far
east
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ghe aaehita Daily Eagle: g1udau alorme april 1885

Lieutenant-Commander Colwell says
American naval officers will be surprised
to see how good a ship the new cruiser
is. He is anxious to be transferred to ac-
tive service on shipboard in the event Of
war.
The correspondent OF the Associated
Press has ascertained from reliable sour
ces that some of the Spanish ships are
in bad condition. The Pelaya started
from Toulon for Carthagena last night in
tow. with $50 French workmen on board
fixing up her boilers and making other
repairs. The Carlos V. started yesterday
from the Seine ship-building yards at
Havre for Ferrol, with turret out of posi-
ton and her guns unmounted. Neither
ship will be ready for service for a month.
They have left French waters presumably
in the fear that war might begin before
the repairs were finished. in which event
they would not be permitted to leave
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AS AN EASTER BLESSING
Baltimore Prelate Pray That Peace
Nav be Resforcd.

Baltimore, April 3.-The cardinal. after
his sermon in the cathedral this morning.
made the following remarks on the threa-
tened war;
"On this day when we commemorate
the entrance Of the God of Peace into
Jerusalem. let Us imDlore Him that He
will 81 guide the minds Of the preeL8eat
and congress. that He will 80 direct -he
counsels Of Spain that fIe may inspire
both nations with a Happy solution ~ ire
problem which confTonts us-a solution
honorable 70 both na:i7n1-so that the
clouds q war may be dlepeued ard The
blessings ~ Heavenly peace may be pre-
served 70 the uatio0-
Let Us cherish the hope that N next
Sunday. when - --s.ehrafe The resarrsc-
ton of Christ from ire DeafD Ee may
also bechesre8 ~ fhc inauguration ~ tbe
dawn of good vii b. ~ssn spala and our
own beloved courtrg.~
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MRS. BREWER DEAD
Wife OF the supreme Court Justice
Passes AWAY

Washington, April Mrs. David J.
Brewer. wife OF Associate Justice Brew
er OF the United States supreme court.
died at her home here tonight she had
been ia bad health for several years. but
was not an invalid Some weeks ago her
physicians decided that an operation vas
necessary. II was apparently successful.
but on Friday a relapse occurred. and she
died tonight There were with Mrs Brew
er AZ the time her daughters Mrs. L J.
Karrick- az Denver, and Miss Elizabeth
Brewer. Her other daughter. Mrs.. A 3
Jetmore of Topeka. Kan. was not pres
ent. because % Illness in her own fam
ily. Mrs. Brewer vas sixty years Old. and
was born In Burlington. ",
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HE NAGERS HIS LIFE
Chinese Official Calls Ii Hung
Chang a BoodIer
IN THE PAY OF RUSSIA
Not a Naval Port TO Anchor
China's Navy In.

shang Hal. April at is announced
that a person of the highest rank has
memorialized the emperor in the most
vigorous language accusing the whole
Tsung-Li-Yamen Chinese foreign ofice)
fof being in the pay OF Russia He as
ser,s that Russia expended 10. 900 900 taels
in bribery during the recent negotiations
regarding the cession of Port Arthur and
Ta-Lien-Wan, and CLANS that Ii Hung
Chang's share was 1900. 900 taeIs. There
upon the parsonage referred to demands
a full investigation and asks that Ii
Hung Chang be beheaded If the accusa-
lions are proven, the memorializer offer
ing to be executed himself if his charges
are not sustained.
The Chinese complain bitterly OF the
fact that they do not possess a war port
for the five warships which are being
built for them abroad, and which are due
to arrive in Chinese waters this sum-
mer Unless Wei-Hai-Wei. occupied by
the Japanese, is evacuated. which is
doubtful, the Chinese have no place in
which TO receive their new warships.
The Russians have permitted two Brit
ish gunboats to enter and leave Port Ar
thus freely.
The British frst-class cruiser Grafton.
flagship of Rear Admiral c. P. Fitzgerald,
second in command on the Chinese sta
ton, and the first-class cruiser Powerful
the armored cruiser Narcissus, the sec
ond-class cruiser Rainbow, and other YES
sells Of the squadron, lstt Chefoo IN Sat
but it is reported to b ~emuipo. the
Port of Seoul, capital of Corea. The
movements of the warships excited the
greatest interest among foreigners here.
1t is supposed they will make a demon
stration, possibly in support of some
British demands for concessions.
THE BRITISH DEMAND.
Pekin, April S.-Great Britain has de-
manded lease of Wei-HaiWei on the
Shan Tung peninsula after the Japanese
evacua ton, as a compensation for the
disturbaice of the balance or power in the
Gulf of Pc Che Ii. In diplomatic circles
small doubt is entertained that China will
concede the demand, which is believed to
befavorably regarded by Japan
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DELAY

Cooper Of Wisconsin has made similar
statement.
THE HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
The Republicans of the house commit
tee on foreign affairs held an informal
meeting today and have practically
agreed to report a resolution of a tenor
similar to that agreed upon by the for
eign relation committee of the senate
yesterday. The house resolutions will
probably follow the language of thoseof
the senate regarding the blowing up OF
the Maine.
These resolutions will be practically
agreed upon by the committee tomorrow.
but will not be reported until the presi-
dent sends his message to congress, al
though there Is at least one of the Re-
publicans of the committee who is in IA
vor of formally reporting them tomorrow.
Mr.. Adams, the acting chairman of the
committee in theabsence of Mr.. Hit, saw
the president today and informed him of
the probable action of the committee. All
the Republicans called upon Mr.. Hit at
his residence during the day. Mr..
Grout (Rep., VT said that while some of
the Republicans of the house We're very
impatient. he thought they would re-
strain themselves If the president desir-
eda few days additia.al.
TO RAISE THE MA1>- HULL.
Mr.. Grout has prepared a resolution
which he will introduce tomorrow, appro-
pria ting s1,O0O0O0 10 raise the hull Of the
Maine.
eff she was blown up" said he, 1--WE
can we'll afford to spend a million dollars
to demonstrate that fact Her hull could
be raised by building Golfer dams. If
She was blown up the truth will be known.
Murder will OUT
INFLUENCES FOR PEACE.
Representa- tive Bishop (Rep., Mich.)
says that the members of his delegation,
although strongly for action, are willing
TO give the president a reasonable time.
There may be influences making for
peace of which we know nothing" said
he, " and we ought to defer few days If
Mr.. Mckinley desires. Besides, every
day adds to our war preparations
Mr.. Loud (Rep., Cal.) said he was will
ing to wait upon the president. Mr..
Babcock (Rep.. Wis., chairman Of the
congressional compaIgn committee. ex-
pressed doubt as to whether the house
could be held beyond tomorrow.
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Evansville, on the Ohio river. 1t is stu
with hill skirting it at the rear. and with
a twenty-five foot levee front running from
hill to hill. The town is very much in
the position of fortified city, and when
the levee gave way a mile above town, I'M
der the pressure of the high river, the
water shot though a twenty foot opening
and struck the place like a hurricane,
sweeping everything before it.
Houses were tossed and turned about
like boxes. The people were not warned
of the break and for that reason so many
were caught. Those at home sought refuge
in second stories and on house tops. Those
in the streets were carried before the
avalanche of water, and probably a ma
jority were drowned.
Citizens came from the place by skiffs
to a telephone several miles away and
asked for aid from Evansville. They said
that more than 200 people IRE drowned
and they had reason to believe thata it
would reach 500, or even 1000.
The water stands from twenty to thirty
feet all over the town. There areof course,
no fire or lights in the place. and total
darkness envelopes the desolate scene.
Consequently, it was impossible for them
to have anything likedefinite information.
The men quickly left the telephone and no
communication has since been had with
the place.
All the telephoneand telegraph wires are
down, and outside communication appears
to be impossible.
At 10 O'Clock tonight a steamboat and
couple of tugs started for Shawneetown
under full head of steam, and it is ex-
pected some of them will arrive there by
2 clock in the morning. They carry large
supplies of food and blankets quickly
collected by the city officials.
DEATH LIST INCREASES.
Chicago, April "a special to the Rec
ord from Cypress Junction, H., says:
Two hundred and fifty persons were
drowned today by the inundation of Shaw
neetown, six miles from this place
The north levee broke at 4:2O this after
noon, and the Ohio rivetr flowed over the
town man yfeet deep.
Scores of houses are floating about to-
night, and many persons are clinging to
the wreckage in the hope that rescuers
will soon appear with boats TO take them
to places of safety.
All communication with the town is cut
off. Trains cannot reach there and tele-
phonet and telegraph wires are down. The
first report that reached here tonight was
that the entire population had been drown
ed, but this is not confirmed.
The levee was built by the government
and was regarded as impregnable, hence
the people had taken no precautions
against a possible food.
Its reported that the food now extends
four miles inland, and people are fleeing
for their lives from all the lowland ham
lets.
Evansville, Ind, April 4.-Late news
from Mount Carmel says that the disas-
ter is probably worse than at first sup
posed and the loss of life will be over
200. The survivors will be without food
and fire. and will suffer considerably. Re
lief will probably reach them by daylight,
Communication with the Inflated
place will not behad for several hours.
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Sc cot nI. nener naek.

one night SITTER fhs curtain -ss rtrE
up II certaIa EnFitah theatre. -h-Ts
trs Standing Room Only Aas r9t rsed-
o.. q SMALL bar vas fIfcsF~re1 aosssnE
sa front ~ fas box aV.cs Ias r-zrazsr
~ tre theatre aen- % t4e lad AID sts.iI ,
asked h.u w1lt ere ts1une was 4
want ms money hark aeetee taa Aer
D. r-srrrlzs tha manager asxsd t5s resse=
frr Fsra ver.seat .eczGss--ts~stfss
20 afraid fa a. ~ ~ tas gallery -
slers Re Walled. lie saozsT Eaz -
f.r-ad
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UNTIL FURTHER ORDERS
FIotiIla viii Remain AT the Cape
Verde Islands.

Madrid, April g. Sunday Morning, via
Paris.-The Spanish cabinet has decided
that the torpedo fotilla is to remain at
the Cape de Verde Islands until further
orders. The fiotilla will be Joined later
by a squadron composed of the armored
cruiser Emperor Charles V. Of 9,E35 tons;
the cruiser Alfonso, OF 5000 tons; the ar
mored cruiser Maria Teresa, Of 1000 tons.
and the armored cruiser Cristobd Colon.
Of $50 tons. which will acmompany the
torpedo f1otiIIa TO Cuba.
1t has also been decided by the govern
ment 10 send the armored cruiser Viz
caya and Almirante Oquendo, both of 700
tons. back 20 Havana. They will receive
orders 10 this effect as soon as they sight
Porto Rico.
A national subscription 10 strengthen
the Spanish feet will be organized by a
royal decree. but the decree Will not be
published before a declaration OF war
The cabinet. which met al O'Clock last
night. discussed the situation until mid
night At the close Of the conference It
was declared that no. official information
had been received at that time from
Washington. But it was admitted that
the ministers were filed with gloomy i'm
pressions. One cabinet minister declared
thai he had received private information
confirming the extreme gravity of the sit
ua1.on.
The minister Of war, Northumberland
Correa. submitted for the approval OF the
cabinet elaborate plans for the organiEa-
ton OF the military forces Of the king
dom.
The minister for the home department,
Don Ruiz y Capdepon, III al Interview de-
clared that everything pointed 70 war.
The cabinet has examined propositions
for the armiaE Of merchant vessels as pr
vatee-s: but s. has been decided 20 await
events before coming to any decision on
this subject
Finally the telegram from the Spanish
minister at Washington. Senior Polo
Bernabe was read az the cabinet meeting.
IN which Senior BeruAbe sad President
Mckinley viii be overruled By congress
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London Banker DIr. In Church.

London. April a--Lord TglinEf'cn
(Chsrles Henry Mis-. chairman q the
committee Of London ciearing-f oute bsnk-
ers. died suddenly IN churca Er sTalrcn
today. be vas born n Isso. vas tsa xon
q the late Sir Charles Mills. BAIT. "a
was elevated 70 the peerzge ia iss5 he
was partner IN the Eeli-k1own banking
house OF GIyan. Mills K Co.
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WeIIman.s PoIar F1nraItien-

Washington April IA Dispatch from
Caris;iAns. Norway. reportE that ire
steam whzier ~Fri1t5of.~ has beer sscur-
81 far the wellman polar excee.tion 70
FRANK Joss< Ls55, instead y fhs La
"a" previously engaged SIZE is noz os-
Ing Quilted and MI - ready 20 sssi
frcn TronSo fo- TIE Aretes. June =.
next
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-04
PALM SUNDAY IN HAVANA
Church Dignataries Offer the Wealth
effhe Chareh For spain

Havana. ApFis Pain sunday wss sza-
cred in with clouds ard gentle rain -tae
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-04

LonGou. April III IS announced here
shat Ms Eleanor Marx-AvsHng .daugh-
ter II the celebrated German Socialist
leader, Kari Marx has Committed SUI
eide by taking prussie acid she visited
The Cnhed States wish her husband, a
college professor and writer on Socialism.
several years aga Oh lecture :Su-.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-04
OKLAHOMA SOCIETY NEWS
GUTHRIE.

GUTHRIE
Miss Nellie Ill., who has been the
guest OF her uncle. Mr. L. II. LAssster.
during tn ewinter. viii leave tomorrow for
her home in Nashville. Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry whitbeck and Miss
Laura Whitbeck visited their parents in
Fredonia. Kan. this week
Miss Cora stephens. Guthrie's gifted
pianist. has Joined the Oklahoma musical
colony al the Chicago university.
The comic opera "Mlkado'' Is being I'M
dertaken by amateur talent for the anng-
al entertainment Of the Ladies Benevo-
.ent society.
Miss Hattie Hunt Of Perry Is visiting
friends in this city.
Mrs. Henry +. Asp visited friends in
Winfield this week.
Mss Bessie Barnes attended the recep-
ton given Senator and Mrs. Marum al
Oklahoma City Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs J. n. HavinEhorst after a
four years residence az Perry. have re-
turned 20 Guthrie. where they will reside
in the future.
OKLAHOMA CITY.
The Derthlck Musical club met az fhe
home Of Mrs. Eugene Wallace last Mon
day evening. Miss Paine was chairman
OF the meeting and a carefully prepared
program from Beethoven was rendered.
Rev. 5raham won the most points In nu-
steal history and received the exquisite
souvenir program book OF Beethoven.
a large and pleasant guild meeting was
held with Mrs. Lee Van Wrinkle last
Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. IT. Clay Eastman's wifs ard son
Harry haze arrived from Newcastle Ind.
Rev. Eastman e. doing good work as rec
tor Of 81. PauFs.
Mr.. L. /. Land has returned from
vl@s with relatives at Shawnee
Prof. Me.er's orchestra are preparing %
give a concert at the opsra house soon
ST. Paul's choir aye practising and viii
render some very good music Easter
Mr. and Mrs Charles York gave an elan
ors-e reception Friday evening N honor
% Senator and Mrs. .. Z. Marum &c
woodward
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Cooper of Wisconsin has made a similar
statement.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-11

To remove paint from window Elaas, rab
I little vinegar on the spots, Isl n
An excellent furniture polish = made NJ
mixing ttirpentine With hccswux 20 the con-
sistency or thick cream.
Wash flatifous occasionally With warm
water to every two quarts Of which hAa
been added half 4 teaspo0niul Of melted
lard. Wipe the irons thoroughly and see
them rs q warm place TIL perfectly freN
trcm moisture,
Stains on white flannel are hard 70 ~
move, The best way Is TO mix toSethur
equal parts OF the yolk OF eggs and glyccr-
Inc. apply II 20 the stains and allow Y -,
soak for half an hour or 80 before the ar-
ticie ~ washed.
To prevent colurcd things from runninx.;
boil a quarter pound OF soap until nearly
dissolved. then add small piece Of alum
and he'll II with the soap; wash the tnings
m his ,ath.r. bns do not soap them II
they require a second water. put alum "
that also, as web as the rinsing blue wafer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-11

Jefferson, Texas, january s.-The fol-
lowing cases have been disposed Of in the
district court here this week: Peter Viii
liams, colored, theft of hogs two years;
Sol Williams, eolored, theft OF hogs, Two
years; Charles Williams, white. raoe, 1--WE
years; sEthelbert Brand, white, murder,
five years; Cyrus Marshall, colornd. dis
posing of mortgage cotton. two years; q.
Page, white setting fire to cotton pen, FIVE
years. The case of g. A. Whatley, charged
with murder, was called Friday and post-
poned until Monday next. The case Of
Crensham, coored. charged with rape. WAS
passed until Wednesday next, The case
OF j NJ. Harper, ex-oounty treasurer,
venue was changed to Cass county on mo
ton of the court. and will be tried In
February.
The grand jury has been in session two
weeks. working six hours day. They have
turned in thirty-three bills and their la
bors are not yet ended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-01-11
CtIARrEREI,

The following corporations today tllst,
their charters with the secretary OF state.
The Baptist Standard Publishing COM
pany OF Dallas; capital stock $50. 900. In
ccrpor.torss G. G. Slaughter. j. u. Gran.
nst ana r. Dick Slaughter. Tho purpose
OF tho corporation Is 10 publish n news
paper under the name OF .The Texas hap
sust standard and to do general pub
fishing and printing business.
me western Abstract cclnpany uf FL
Faso: capital stock. $4,000. lnco,2orstors
4. NJ, Inomis, w II. VIM, j il. s,ulth
and others, Purpose; To MAKE. xomrilo
and own an abstract uf title to lads ana
all character OF property
The Clayton Dry Goods company OF Gle
'hurne, capital stock s2e0oo. lnoovpora-
tors III, j. Goldberg, II j. Clayton, 81.
b, Patton aud A. +. Starr.
Tho Alvord Cemetery association of Az
word, no capital stock, lneorpomtors. S.
Il. Redwinc. j. G.. Frazier, IL. I'll lesley
and Others.