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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17
The Death Rate.

While II is quite true that the proportion
Of deaths from malaria as an immediate
cause is proportionateiy small as cited
in annual mortuary statistics, yet physi-
clans are thoroughly convinced that it
causes maladies Of a fatal character and
begets dangerous nervous prostration-
This malady is eradicated and prevented
by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
also cures bilousness. constipation, rheu-
rnatism and dYapepsia.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17

London, May IA dispatch 20 ehe
Standard from The Hague says:
According 20 a private telegram from
India, a terrible cyclone has destroyed a
great part of BjHa, a seaport town OF
the island Of sumbawa, Malay Archipel-
ago. The shores OF Sumbawa bay are
covered with the bodies Of thousands OF
victims. The town OF Kupsng. Island Of
Tfmor. escaped the force OF tie hurri-
cane.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17
Whoanins Cough.

1 had little boy who was nearly dead
from an attack of whooping cough Ny
neighbors recommended Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy. / did not think that any
medicine would help him, but after CIV
ing him q few 6oses of that remedy 1
noticed an improvement. and one bottle
cured him entirely. 1t is the best cough
medicine I ever had in the house,. L.
Moore, South Burgettstown. Pa For sale
by druggists
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there fl
really no trick about It. Anybody car
try it who has Lame Back and Weak
Kidneys, Malaria or nervous troubles We
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system. acts as a
stimulant to Liver and Kidneys, il a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. It cures
Constipation, Headache, Painting Spells
sleepIessness and Melancholy. II is purely
vegetable, a mild laxative. and restores
the system to its natural vigor. Try Elec-
trio Bitters and be convinced that they
are miracle worker. Every bottle guar
anteed. Only SOC bottle at @. Gehrfng's
Drug Store.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17

" PROBABLY no SINGLE drug
is employed in nervous dis
eases with effects so mark
edly beneficial as those of
cod-liver oil. 2"
These are the words of
an eminent medical teacher.
Another says: " The by
pophosphites are generally
acknowledged as valuable
nerve tonics.
Both these remedies are
combined in SCOTS Emul-
sion. Therefore, take it
for nervousness, neuralgia,
sciatica, insomnia and brain
exhaustion.
* ssd sr.oo. 81 6~sssisss.
SCOTT {. EJWNE. 1bezs-ts. Ns@ EcCk-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17
POWWOWlNG OF PRINCES
Upon the Visit OF Prince Henry to thu
Emperor OF China

Upon the Visit OF Prince Henry 10 the
Emperor OF China
Pektn. May l6.-The visit Of Prince
Henry of Prussia yesterday 10 the En-
peror Of China was a great event In the
history of Pekin. The prince and his
suite went to the summer palace mount
ed on ponies and accompanied by an es-
cort of marines on foot When the prince
and his companions arrived at the palace
they were conducted to the temple,
where their clothes were changed. Prince
Henry and Baron Won Heyking. the Ger
man minister here then visited the en-
press dowager, VINO asked them innumer-
able questions. They afterwards visited
the emperor, who received Prince Henry
and his whole suite In the great audience
haT. The emperor was nervous and his
hand was trembling as he shook hands
with the prince, who offered him a pres
ent OF some magnificent porcelain.
After a short exchange OF compliments
the emperor walked to the entrance hall.
where the marines were drawn up. The
rafting drums caused the emperor a mo-
mentary start.
Ac ptlAiC0 tASE1 tC1S THO CAhRCEOf anu
with his suite embarked on board cleo
trio and steam launches for the lake and
visited the different points of interest
Later, the prince returned to The audi
ence haIl, where the emperor returned his
visit. bringing with him most beautiful
and valuable presents of vases OF Jade
and cloisson ware and two fans painted
by the dawoger empress herself. After
a private conversation lasting a consid-
cradle time, the prince left the palace.
London, May 16.-The Times correspon-
dent at Pekin says:
prince Henry OF Prussia is reported
as much impressed by the personality OF
the empress. her masterful activity and
ability. thus confirming the Chinese be-
lief that she IS the true ruler of China.
The visit has broken the last barrier
hedging the court. It's striking feature
was that the empress expressed an inten-
ton to arrange an audience for the wives
of the foreign ambassadors and minis
ters"
The Berlin correspondent Of the Times
says:
"A dispatch from Pekin 70 the Lokal
Anzeiger says that the empress sat un-
painted and unveiled behind a table in
the form of an altar. Prince Henry ex-
pressed the wish that the European la
dies in Pe6in might be received by the
empress, who replied that this request
should be complied with at the next state
reception. She also sent her own order
to Empress Augusta Victoria, Empress
Frederick and Princess Irene"
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Ncu .Iini-trr f,r Pern.

Lima. Perz. va Galveston. Tex. May
K.-Prssidsnt Pisrols has accepted The
rssignat ton OF the cabinet 2s1 charged
Dr. Joseph r Loayzz. q member - TIE
supreme court. with he format.oa % a
new ministry. in which Dr. Lo&Tza vii
hold the portsoIls Of justice Tss nsn=s
o. the others Ok IRE rev eAoiae; are net
VET announced
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Japan fslyosins Around Again.

London, May IA disjatch to the
Daily Telegraph from st. Petersburg
says:
Japan intends to protest vigorously
against America seizing the Philippines.
She has already sought the assistance OF
Russia. and conferences are occurring
between Count Muravief. the Russian
foreign minister. and the japanese am
bassador, Baron Hayshai Tadasou 1t La
believed that France and Germany Will
support Japan"
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Condition of Russia's wheat.

st. Petersburg. May ls.-Reports re-
ceived as to the condition of the grain
crops throughout the country, show that
the state Of winter wheat is generally sat
isfactory and that only few Of the cen
tral districts have suffered
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Route From Chicago.

Pennsylvania Line connects Chicago
Union Station with entrance TO Assembly
grounds at Winona Lake WARSAW, Ind).
Excursion tickets will be sold May 18th TO
21st, inclusive For details apply to H. R.
Dering A. G. P. Agt.. 24S South Clark St.,
Chicago
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which has been undergoing repairs at Fort
de France since she arrived with the Cape
Verde feet under the command OF Adj
miral Cervera is still there with disabled
boiler and tubes and propeller and no
money TO pay for necessary repairs.
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German Guns and Gunners.

London. May 1.-THE Paris correspond
ent of thu Daily Mail says:
"A number of Spanish war vessels
which were recently destitute Of arma-
ment have been supplied with Krupp
guns They have also been supplied with
all the necessary supplies. Including Ger
man arttllerasts."
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Hawarden. May I'll ,. m--A bulletin
just issued says: Mr.. Gladstone passed
a quiet and ufortsoie day. and has
taken uourishnent Tsil re experienced
no pain. maintained MS strength and had
great deal OF sleep.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17

WASHINGTON. Nay ls-Tfse senate scsay
confirmed ,hsse nozainas4oSs:
EsossuaaSzerz:
CAuso-r.a-H ". Ewsz. Rsaaan6ss J
E Reynolds. Read1ngfsa-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17

sations and physical lassitude and mental
despondency. The whole body is tortured
with pain aud the entire nervous system is
Tacked. II they consult the average OBJ
scure physician, be will attribute their bad
feelings to stomach, liver, kidney heart or
nervous trouble. II, by accident. he hits
upon the night cause, he will insist upon
the disgusting examinations and local treat
ment so embarrassing to a sensitive. mod
est woman.
The real trouble is weakness or disease
of the delicate and important organs that
bear the burdens Of maternity. There is no
necessity for examinations or local treat
ment. DR.. Pierces FSvorite Prescription
cures all disorders of this nature in the
privacy of the home. II acts directly on
the sensitive organs concerned, making
them strong sHd vel. II allayS inf2mma-
ton, heals liberation, soothes pain and
tones and builds up the nerves. II stops
exhsRsting drains. Il banishss the discon-
forts OF the expectant months. and makes
baby's coming easy and almost painless.
1t restores the beauty and vivacity lost
through long months or years of pain and
suffering. Thousands of women have tes-
tilted TO its marvellous merits At all med
icine stores. Avoid substitutes
To cover mailing only. send II one-cent
stamps for papeT-coveued copy, OF Al for
cloth bound copy, Of DR.. Pierce's Common
Sense Medical Adviser Address, Doctor
z V. Pierce. Buffalo. n. Y.
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Yale Clears From 81. Thomas

ST. Thomas. May 1s.-n .. m.1The
United States auxiliary cruiser Yale
cleared port this evening and turned west
ward.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17

When weak and worn out, Hoods Szrsa-
parilla is Just the medicine to restore
strength.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17

Western Asaeefatssn esam~..

Doez the hAby take alter "a r1ssa-
err He-e'H'eIl. !; bzEz't be.za % tax
Yet"-I takers Stats@1a4S.
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BASEBALL


Chicago, May ls--The ChicAEos found
I Young just 20 their liking today and hti
him hard from start TO finish Both teams
played very ragged Ia the field Attend
snee 1-Zo9. Score:
Chicago -.-..... ....1o11ss5 III e g
Cleveland ..-...-.-.-I 0 o 6 81 8
Bstteries-Chiczgo. KHroy and Domaine
Cleveland. Young and Crsger. Umpire.
Mcdonald
GAMES POSTPONED.
Al New York-Wasnins ton- New Tork.
10 game, rain
At Boston-Brooklyn-B Boston; &c game
rain
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-17
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. AS the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far ia advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not grippe nor
nauseate. In order to getitS beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. ME-
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He was Photographing Forts.

Washington. May 1.-THE British en-
bassy has recently secured information
concerning the Porto Rico correspondent
of the New York Herald, named Halstead,
who was ssid TO be undergoing torture at
san Juan. On inquiry OF the London Of
fee. the embas sy IS informed that Hal
stead was convicted Of making photo
graphs Of the Port Rican forts, and was
sentenced to nine years imprisonment
The reports of torture are denied.
Gsunboat Terror Can't Get 10 Sea
Copyright 1858. by the Associated Press)
St. Pierre. Island Of Martinique. May Is.
The Spanish torpedo gunboat Terror,
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-02-08
WANTS THE DEEDS BACK
MRS. WATSON TO BEGIN A SUIT
AGAINST HER FATHER.
She Alleges That Claus spreckeIs Has
Been More Than Unkind to Her
Since Her Marriage

Honolulu, Jan. y. via Seattle. Wash.
Ieb. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Watson
arrived mere on the ed inst on their
way around the world. Mrs Watson is
the only daughter IF Claus SpreckeIs
the sugar king. Her marriage with
watson caused family estrangement
which has not been healed To this day
spreckels claimed that his daughter
was ungrateful and in addition charged
watson with being a fortune hunter.
The daughter denied both charges, and
as proof of good intentions. decided
back to her father property worth a
million and a half dollars
Mrs. Watson now claims that her
father has been more than unkind TO
her since her marriage. and to even up
things. she has decided 10 invite the
ala OF the Hawaiian courts for the re-
eovery of a million and half dollars
worth of property which she decided
back To him at the time of her mar
riage. Ii has long been known in Homo
lulu that Mrs. Watson's deed to Claus
spreckeis was not signed by her hus-
band, and the impression has prevailed
that II was invalid on that account
Her contention will hold good in this
country, ii is claimed. for the reason
that husbands signature must ac-
company the wife's To make a transfer
legal Most of the property owned by
situated in Honolulu and consists of
business blocks. The income is said to
BE- 81. 900 a month.
Mrs, Watson has, through her law
Yers here, made a demand on all ten
ants of the building to pay their rents
10 her legal representatives. II is gem
orally understood that the house of
William @. Irwin & Co, who occupy
the lower tloer of a building will de-
cline 10 notice the demand of Mrs. Wat
sons attorneys and the result will be
q law suit in which Claus Spreckels
viii have To defend his rights To the
property in dispute
When seen to-day, Attorney Hum
phreys stated that the retainer of
Judge Carter and himself was for the
purpose of notifying tenants concern
ing the payment Of rents. Neither
Judge Carter nor himself has been i'm
structed 70 institute any suit or suits
This IS matter which will b.. left open
until the return OF Mr.. and Mrs Wat
son from abroad. Airs. Watson Is ex-
peeted To return to Honolulu i'm about
three months time
The health department has ordered
Itte tins Of opium. recently seized by
the customs department. dumped into
the sea. The government had unsut-
eesstullS tried To dispose Of the drug
IN san Francisco. Portland Vancouver.
Hong Kong and sydney markets ia or
der - realize sum sufficient 10 cover
las eAIeHse QL seIZurt
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

/ corridors Of the court house. ware
| packed with people warrnly DISCUSSING
| the trial At the conclusion Of tna
proceedings. as General 1senz, who was
present in the court room in fun nnf-
form. emerged. accompanied by an ar
derry, he was greeted with shouts of
Ntve fArmee.8 and number or ueo-
pie followed him cheering until the no
lice dispersed them.
NJ. Zola conferred with his counsel
NJ. Laborie. for half an hour in a nrf
Kate room, and then left by private
pcrters lodge, but he was recognized
as ne drove away. The crowd was
divided some cheering the nuypIisf
ana others denouncing him
of the resumption Of the hearing NJ
Lah9rle made speech. demanding that
Inc witnesses he ordered to attend ana
testify. Counsel for VI. ZoIa deposited
with the court written applications re-
qheSting the court To order the sub
poended Witnesses to appear. Regarding
1oL Patty Dn Clam the application
charges him with Illegal acts in the
DfeSlus ana Esterhazy affair. claiming
mat II these acts are proved in court
the good faith of the accused win he
demonstrated. Therefore. Col. Patty Du
tlam should be compelled to testify. or
without prejudice to the rights of the
appellants, counsel would demand the
DISAPPOINTMENT 0f the trial to later ses-
slons II necessary.
7 NJ Laborie, in his application for a
subpoena for Madame Rouiancy. saws.
Inc appellants have aseertained that
Gomte Esterhazy has thrice written her
menacfng her with death. should she
surrender the documents, with the result
that Madame Boulancy has left her
nome and concealed her new address. Al
before mentioned. the documents have Ii
direct bearing on the present case and
the appellants ask also that an officer
cf the court be sent 10 impound all teIe-
grams and letters from Comte F.sterhazy
N the possession Of Madame Boulancy''
NJ. Laborie further affirnls that he IS
prepared to show that the letters which
Col. Patty Du Clam alleges s,the yefIed
iady sent him. prejudicng Colonel
Picquart, emanated from one of Col
raty pu CLAIMS own friends and not
from Colonel Picquart. Counsel i will
ing that Col Patty Du CLAIMS evidence
be given behind closed doors If neces-
sary The hearing was adjourned at
u. m.
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1T WAS A FAST RUN.
The New Flyers From Chicago to Denver
Get in Ahead of Time

Denver, Feb From Omaha Ia Dem
yer the Burlington hit the time on the
dot. There was no hitch to mar the race
me hnish of the run was as exciting a bit
OF travelling as one usually experiences
in the West. Twelve miles out of the
Platte valley the trains were neck and
neck with the Union Paciiic's new fiver
and the latter got over the crossing first
only because both could not cross at the
same time. The depot was reached eight
minutes ahead of time. The Burlington
officials arc well pleased and say they
will cut the westbound time an hour in
order to make 1t faster.
The Colorado special the new fast
train of the Union Pacific &. Northwest
ern line, pulled into the union station here
to-day at 1:2a. 10 minutes ahead of sched-
ule time, having accomplished the run
from Chicago. 060 miles. in 2Sis hours
a large crowd was present al the station
10 greet this innovation In rapid service
The efficiency of tho new service has
been conclusively proved and its success
seems only matter Of time enough for
patrons to accustom themselves to tho
new schedule.
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ANOTHER COMPLICATION.
waiter Cooper Alleges That Bozeman's
Special Election Was IliegaI-Asks
Perpetual Injunction.
'pecial Dispatch to the standa rd

Special Dispatch to the STANDARD
Bozeman. Mont. Feb. Another COM
pfcation arose to-day with reference to
The sale OF the Bozeman waterworks plant
10 the city of Rozeman. Walter Cooper
through his attorney, A. J. Campbell of
Butte, procured an order from Judge
Armstrong in this city to show cause
on Feb. II why it should not be restrained
from selling or disposing of bonds for
the purpose of purchasing the plant from
the Bozeman Water Works company, and
praying that perpetual Injunction be
granted on the ground that the election
of Nov. Is, 1897, when the matter of pur-
chase was submitted to vote was Illegal
and void for the reason that the notice
thereof was not published the length of
time required by the law of the state of
Montana according to section .. act of
legislative assembly. approved March s.
1877. entitled an act regulating municipal
Indebtedness. etc.
The district court of the Ninth district
convened to-day The jury was drawn
and the docket. consisting of IS civil s4.-5
four criminal cases, called
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\ GUARDIAN APPOINTED
Ex-MAYoR SUTRo DECLARED TO BE
MENTALLY uNSOuND.
The Weight of Years Beginning 10 Have
Its Effect on the BuiIder of the
Famous Sutro Tunnel.

.x-n,a,,a ~ g., rs.s..s..-- - sas.o =
- ~ s.. -. ati.aseo anu pulaaer
s aaiious ouero taEnel. mas been
aoJuused mentally incompetent by SUI
perlor Judge Beleher, His daughter.
Dr. Emma Sutro Merritt. who has been
in constant professional attendance IN
her father for many months past has
been appointed guardian of his estara
and his person, her bonds being fixad
at 100000. Her two brothers ana her
sister. who reside in this CITY become
sureties on the bond. Mr. Snfra 5s osyar
so years of age and the loss of his mem
tai faculties Is attributed to the weight
of years. combined with. the eject ~
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IN THE SENATE.
Morgan Presents an Important Amend
ment to Whites Resolution.

menI 10 NHite's Resolution.
Washington, Feb. Am amendment
Of more than ordinary Importance and
significance at this time was proposed
in the senate to-day by Mr.. Morgan to
the resolution offered few days ago by
Mr.. White of California. Mr.. Whites
resolution declared that it was the right
Of the people of Hawaii to maintain
Their OWN form of government and
that the United States sought i'm no wise
to interfere with IL. Mr. Morgan s
amendment provides distinctly for the
annexation of the Hawaiian islands, de-
ciai ing that the present government has
Il right TO make such cession To this
country. The presentation of a me-
mortal prepared by the late Admiral
" orden elected some interesting state
men regarding the historic fight in
Hampton Roads between the Monitor
and The Mefrimac. The senate was in
executive session during the remainder
Of the afternoon.
4 communication was received by the
senate from the secretary of war pre-
Sentlng the urgency for immediate ac-
tion To control the disarderly elements
that are assembling in Alaska
Mr.. Chandler of New HAMPSHIRE pre-
sented a memorial which called 10 the
attention of the senate one Of the most
thrilling events of the civil war The
memorial was prepared in 1874 by the
late Admiral Worden, who. as lieutau-
ant in the navy, commanded the Moui-
tor in the historic fight in Hampton
Roads between that vessel and the
Merrimac. Mr. Chandler said that Ad-
miIai Norden conceived the idea that il
would be proper for the government af
The United States 10 Pay the officers and
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CALLS IT A FORGERY.
senator shonp Dennnnces Telegram
Published in pocateiIo.

Special Dispatch 10 the Standard
Boise, Idaho. Feb. A letter has been
received here from a close friend of SEN
ator Shoup in Washington. who speaking
Tor shoups prouounees as a. forgery a tel
egram that appeared in the Pocatello
Tribune. said To have been received by
N. s. Hopsnn Of that place from Senator
Shoup. The telegram read
Shake, We have won again. Hanna is
senator from Ohio and the siIverffes are
once more defeated. The good work goes
on"
Senator shoups keen anxiety regard
ing the publication is taken here as an
other indication of his plan 70 place him-
self in position 70 leave the Mckinney
ties
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CONCESSIONS GRANTED.
Railroads viii Carry Provisions for the
Cubans Mt Reduced Rates

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Helena, Feb. 7.-H. J. Zayas. national
committeeman for Montana on the
central Cuban relief committee. to-day
received a letter from Stephen Barton.
chairman of the committee. announcing
that the committee had received from
roads east of St Paul concessions in
the matter of shipping all supplies free
TO New York and that similar favors
had been asked from the Northern Pa
cine and Great Northern with good
prospects of their being granted He
expresses gratitude for the generous
spirit that the Montana people have
thus far displayed. He says that twice
a week from 80 to IS tons of supplies
are being sent from New York to Ha-
Vana. So great is the famine in the
province OF Havana that so far the
supplies have only been used in the
Immediate vicinity of the city of Ha-
yana