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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28

carried 10 the north and precipitated as
dew or rain, and be of permanent and in
estimable benefit, not only TO the farmers
of this territory but also OF Kansas, Ne
braska and OF the Dakotas-
These reservoirs could easily be con-
structed by the settlers with little or no
cash outlay. The most sandy or porous
soils could easily by made TO retain the
water by the use of vegetable ioam. Waste
straw could be thrown in and stock fed IN
them. and with little labor an abundant
supply Of water could be secured without
expense. u would not be an unreasonable
request 70 ask congress 10 encourage such
an enterprise. At nearly every session Of
congress large sums OF money are appro-
pFiated for the purpose OF irrigation. Mil
lions Of money have in the past been ex-
pended by the government in an EFFORT 10
reclaim the arid lands of the west What
scheme can be more practical in its ac-
compIshment or more beneficial in its re-
suits than the one here proposed? It seems
70 me that such a measure would meet
with but little If any opposition and its
enactment into law could be easily Sc
cured. The idea here suggested could be
embraced in a provision about as follows:
'-AH homestead settlers on public lands
in the territory of oklahoma, who shall
construct and maintain on the land en-
braced in his or her entry. a pond or res
ervoir sufficient 10 contain one acre or
more OF surface water and establish such
fact at the date of making final proof by
the testimony 81 two credible witnesses,
and who shall otherwise comply with the
requirements of the homestead laws. shall
be entitled to patent for such lands with
out 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 fina,
proof cannot be made under this provision,
if it should become a law For the benefit
of those few. there might be added another
clause, providing that the settler who shall
plant, cultivate and have growing on his
land, at the time OF making proof. five
acres Of living and thrifty trees, contain
ing not less than 400 trees 10 the acre,
should be entitled 10 a like benefit
The question Of free homes IS OF such
vast importance to all the people OF the
territory that there should be united ef-
fort on the part of all persons irrespective
OF politics. And. in view Of this fact 1
would suggest that you call a convention
of the Free Homes league TO be held al
an early date. and If you think the sug-
gestioRs here made are worthy OF consid-
GRAFTON, that you submit the Same TO the
league, and that such steps bs taken aS
viii secure the end which all desire. Re
spectfuliy submitted.
VIRGIL, NJ HOBBS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28
TEACHERS OF OKLAHOMA
Welcomed 10 Oklahoma City i'm Au-
nual Convention

Oklahoma City, Q. II, Dec 2Z-(SpecialO
Handsome young women and intellect
ual manhood predominant IN Oklahoma
City tonight, the occasion being the an
nual gathering of the Territorial Teach
ers' association. Scores of educators are
already here. including the big guns
like Hokins, AIurdough, Morrow, Ament
and Boyd, and tomorrow is expected to
bring the attendance fully up to six hun
dred.
The initiatory exercises occurred tonight
at the opera house, consisting of an ad-
dress of welcome by Mayor Allen and a
response and the presidents annual ad-
dress, by Prof. L. ID. Murdough, presi-
dent Of the Edmond Normal school.
Following the address was a reception in
which the teachers and citizens mingled
and became acquainted.
Mayor Aliens welcoming address was
a model Of its kind. clothed in stately
metaphor overlooking with chivalrous
sentiment and generous hospitality.
President Murdeugh's response represent
ed the highest type of orstory, deity
weaving it into has annual address. which
may truly be pronounced as classic.
Prof Murdough said, in part:
To-day, we stand at a turning point In
our course. Oklahoma, we are apt 10
forget, is even yet in her constructive
period, with many ana great educational
problems to work out. Am wrong, how
ever, in believing that, from far and
near. in tho city and in the country. the
cry is Excelsior; that our people are
ready now 70 revise the past, that they
may improve the present that they may
Guild, wisely and well, the ediflce Of our
hopes?
Much has been done 10 place this. our
homeland, first among the territories OF
this mighty union OF hands and OF hearts.
hut the call OF duty that determines des-
tiny now summons US to refiexion upon
the past and present 10 greater effort.
more careful thought for the nearing fl-
JUre Proud Is our boast that. youngest
among the sisterhood stretching from re-
gons wrRpt in Winters silver mantle 10
the murmUring music of the Southern
Gulf, from Atlantic's rever5erated roar
to Pacific's gently tapping waves. she
stands first through her widespread. deep
and, / believe. abiding interest in edu-
cation Did tine and opportunity offer.
marvellous IS the portrait l could paint:
pathetic. too. the stories could tel. COM
ing within my OWN experience. CT sscri-
ices made by parents that children may
obtain the spiritual development. the
moral preparation. which comes through
intellectual culture
May l be pardoued a moments pause
10 repeat the phrase; Spiritual devel-
o2naent moral preparation which comes
through intellectual cultureT' For our
people. thank God from The toillns
care-worn farmer as he breaks the oraf-
Tie sd 10 the governor in his mansion.
look above and beyond the soull~ss. Hfe-
destroying thought Of mere utility.
This lusty young giant. fGA Of hope and
promise. has already given to the cause
of higher education time and Thought
and material resources without "a PAR
sllel under similar conditions. What
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28
CABINET DIscTssEs CUBA
spanish susoeptisiIisies VIII re Re-
specfed on Evacuatien Day,

spanish eu@GfpttbatAhtc@ W III 70 -
specfed on Evacuatisn Day.
Washington. D. C. Dec E-The caoi-
net at its meeting today listened % the
reading OF the moro important parts 81 the
peace treaty and then gave Their sttanrion
TO affairs In Cuba Secretary Gage talked
a. e'Iength on the fiaancsai situation
end outlined a plan looking 20 the fixing
OF q permanent basis OF current money
According 20 the spanish system. sod
coins OF that country have been rece1veo.
rsne-ally. only at a considerable premium
II, some instances tho intrinsic Naires o.
soma OF the Spanish coins have been dis
reesrdea and = fictitious vairs substituted.
,rbAsa irregularities viii % done away
With ana lust value, based upon rnink
Valuations. VIII be settled. The customs
and other duties n cuba viii be rsceived
IN Amarscan moray or at the proper equiv
aleut IN Spanish money II - expected
that official action VIII be taken N THIS
matter within the next two or three GAYS
with a view to putting the new measure
into operation on January !.
II IS learned that a program more o. less
elaborate has been prepared for the eeie-
brasion attending the raising OF the United
States nag on the island Of Cubs on jan
uary /. The president and members OF the
cabinet are agreed that this celeorattou
should not be OF an ossentatfous character,
but simple and 6ignlfed. and the secretary
of war has sent a oahiegrRm OF instrne-
tons on this point. Il IS recognized that
great care should be exercised 70 prevent
Offense to any and shus avoid possible dis
tilrbanceS
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THERE'S PROTECTION FOB STEEL
Hanna Thinks What's Good for That
Is Good for shipping.

Is Good for shipping.
Cleveland o.. Dec. 27.-Senstor Hanna
believes that his bin for the protection
Of The Anerlcsn merchant marine viii 10
passed during the present season. OF con
gress- The major.y or the senators. Nj.
Hanna states. feel fsvora5ly towz-d ne
measure. ard he has reason 70 believe the
house OF REPRESENTATIVES Iii pass The tIii
The oiI was iG;r3I .ce6 in me ssrats
last week oy Hr Hanna. and. y Z: 81
provides ,hs- subsiiies shall De psid 10
certain freiGht-car-yiuE vessels buslt IN
America The obiect Z The BIZ IS 10 en-
courage Americans n trsns2ctInz rela-
tons % a commercial charaete- via the
people 81 foreign nations n American
BOTTOMS.
Il th.uk the merchant marine interests
q the United s-stes should 10 gfven pro
lection - well AZ ;he sseel interests. so-
ine,a1cs SID NJ Hanna
Here X are exporting z-esf 20 e.
parts % The world. and - peuiz73y 20 Eng
lard. SIMPLY becslse va have given that
Industry p-o.ecton- Several genera tse-s
zs9 ths American merchant rnzrlae *c1fs
COMPARE favorzbsy wsta t1e co1rs-ce-
carving vessels - other countries u -
world. bu, 7aueriy 80 have bs1 drop
Ping oshtF1d, Brrl - p-eseut only = psr
cert Il -hs Americas freight - cz-rsai q
American bottoms. The cs1se f1r hfr
oondsiou rs largely r. tas tsc, faae
EaEla-15. Germany. Frzres sa6 shs 81 ser
EaroI-szn ool1tr-ess have 2r5iects5 tas
MARTINI Interests ~ e-snsfn< - gssssi
e0rnpau1es sg12sss1lsz TIE oay rzturzl
Ting FER ~ - - : ~ z1sa 20 stzns -
or rna<Fz-ne ia-sTssss e. 70 g ne SIN.
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East via Washington without Extra
Cnaf

Tickets to Philadelphia and New York,
via Washington, are on sale over Van
6slia-Pennsylvania Short Lines from st.
Louis at same rate as tickets over Van
dalia-Pennsylvania direct line. Ten days
stop-over privileges may be enjoyed at
Washington. For full information apply
to A B. Richie, travelling passenger
agent, Wichita, Kan, or W. 2. Brunne-,
A C. P. Agt., st. Louis, Mo.
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B,.,stb. a The Kind You Have AFwaE Bought
Signature al &NHzzzMx
RAILROAD BILL MUST
VAT ANOTHER Day
Continued from First Page.)
sYL DIXONs CAMPAIGN.

| Syl Dixon of Argonia came UP last nigh
! and viii wrestle Long Jordan of Lyons fol-
the place of sergeant-at-arms Of the new
house Jordan came in on the same train
and viii hereafter guard his campaign BY
personal effort in Copeland county.
Judge j. O. Thompson Of Pratt county
came up to introduce V. z. Kutz OF Juks
the first genuine Republican representative
Pratt county ever elected.
THE WICHITA CONTINGENT
B. e. Kles. ]. V. Colvlne, Given Hasny
Mrs. B. E. Kies and Mrs George P Locke
are additions~to the Wichita contingent in
Topeka.
SENSATIONAL COLLINS STORY.
There is a very sensational story here
that an attempt viii be made to get Gov
ernor Leedy to sign the death warrant Of
John Collins. II is reported that Leedy
asked that the matter be referred 10 Gov
ernor Stanley, and that Mr.. Stanley re-
fused to gree 70 sign any such paper Il
is reported that bill providing for capital
punishment, for the direct benefit Of John
Collins. will be introduced in the house to-
morrow.
McKAY'S CONTEST WON'T STICK.
Judge 6. W. Mckay OF Anthony IS about
TO fail in his plan to contest the election
Of P. B Gillett OF Kingman. The stay
of his fight against Jerry Simpson = be-
Ing usel against him among the senators
by friends OF Simpson. and instead Of his
contest ripening up Judge Mckay hears
1T serves you right" Simpsons friends
are here and are following Mckay closely.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28
VAR Upon J(HNI|SIS
Citizens of Woodbine Arm
Themselves NTH Dynamite.
ONLY SPLINTERS REMAIN
Of the Building Attacked
Nobody Is Injured.
ONLY SPLINTERS REMAIN

Abilene, Kan. Dec 27.-Citizens OF
woodbiue blew up with dynamite build
ing in which a Joint" mad been started
a week ago. Everything in the building
was destroyed. tia1bers being thrown for
rods. and adjoining stores were somewhat
injured. No one was hurt. The iointiSts
had been ordered to leave but refused 20
do 50
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28
Firc az LitehneId Kentuekr

L,osl-svsae. Ky-. Dee "a L1tcaass8
Ky. sp41al says. Tas ;Sxa z&s Fisi..sI
today ~ the sscanE destructive ere "a
y~zr EEht s-s-es. fhres fsss3enrss. ths
po=to15es AL he C~Sosit bzax see g.
ssT9y-1 ans ne oocrt bong ard two sthsr
stores fa8iy 6smsSs4 LES IL - Tae
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
Strong Assertions az to Just What
the Remedies VIII Do.

Munyon guarantees
that his Rheumatism
Cure will cure nearly
al cases Of rheuma-
tisn in a few hours;
that his Dyspepsia Cnre
win cure Indigestion and
all stomach troubles;
that his Kidney Cure
win cure 90 per cent.
Of all cases Of kidney
trouble; that his Ca
tarrh Cure will cure
catarrh no matter how
long standing; that his
Headache Cure will cure
any kind Of headache in
e few minutes; that
hie Gold Cure VIII
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28

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sae ssrateon sge-s fer ne szoasA q
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effss gFs~ se ~ 90 - las sas.s
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-28

form Of cold and % on through the entire list Of
comedies. At all druggists. % cents a vial
II you need medical advice write Prof Munyun,
1905 Arch st., Phil1- 1t is absolutely free.
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sew Tgfk. Per G-Ffsok Erns 80 d.
flsrEfrs szrs sgse~3 % ,---zs ~ taslr
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Texas and ire Second louisiana has ar
rived here from Savannah. Ga. WHICH
port she left on December IL
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MOVEMENTS or REGULARS
Include Orders 10 Troops oaartsrsa
NJ Oklahoma Rnd Y nasas Pa.ts

Huntsville. Ala. Dee The frat
squadron - tho s3Esh ozvslry depart. al
friday Tor Port Lesvenwnrgh. Kan. 20 oe-
cupy tbe army 1Sr; there The rrrnsind~r
u The regiment viii cave ~ soon A. n.
trensgor tafion .a sersired The aiN4h has
been aseiEaed 70 tine fsglowsng nssts IN
The aepsrt - fhe zfirso,irf. Had
quarter and fgsr troors. Fort RHey. kan
four troops. Fors G-eaveossorfh. Two
tr9pis ~ Fort silL 0. 7 tzo troops. Fort
Reno. ~ r.
The Second bsfizslon - ne FiFss infss-
try spA reg1nenfal headquarters Ell 40.
say for Charleston 20 tsks ,rsnzpsrt for
Cuba Bnzadlcr Gs8sTas F.ose-s ~ ffalf
arsd peTzanai stsff. formerly a. rs Ftr-t
ofigs5s FiTr lfvisson. asss-sed faz en-
eago. where taeg viii lzsa ts~ rssrrh IN
bsnfry and sr9ceaa 70 sa<-aA
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Daily EaS.A By ea-rsr. lsc pc week
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-06-04
SIDE BIZ SIDE
Hang the Pictures Of President Mckinley
and Queen Victoria
A dispatch FROM Toronto, Ont
Nav 81 says:

A dispatch from Toronto, Ont
May 81 says:
An extraordinary outburst of friendship
for the United States and in favor Of an
Anglo saxon union was expressed in
nearly all Toronto churches and many
churches throughout Ontario Yesterday.
The Central Congregational church on
Bond street had more than 1000 people
at each service and was sample Of others
throughout the city. Pictures of the
Queen and President Mckinley were
prominently displayed above the pulpit
and the building was profusely decorated
with Union Jacks, Stars and Stripes and
Cuban flags. Many of the congregation
carried small Stars and Stripes and Union
Jacks.
The vast congregation joined heartily
in singing ''God Save the Queen" and
"1he Star Spangled Banner"
At Massey Music hall there was mil
itary service, conducted by the Rev. G..
Ellcrid of Austin, Tex. He preached q
sermon which was an eloquent plea for
the closest possible relations between the
two countries which he thought would
be best secured by the federation of Great
Britain and her colonies. He predicted
that the errors and animosities of the
past might be forgotten in the great work
which lay before the two countries in
llberatlng the oppressed and opening
wide the commerce Of the world to the
enterprise of the Anglo Saxon race.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-06-04
ENGLAND A FRIEND INDEED.
Warrington Warned of SPANS Plans to
Get Coal in Canada.

The Governor General of Canada
has informed the State Department
that he bad reason TO believe Span
ish war vessels have made arrange
ments for obtaining and taking
on coal at certain obscure coaling
ports of Newfoundland. There are
mines of admirable steam coal, not
far from the seaboard, at three points
on the island. Sir Herbert Murray,
Governor of Newfoundland, has in
formed the Governor General Of
Canada, Lord Aberdeen, that he
will do all he can to prevent Spain
from obtaining coal at any place in
the Dominion, and that govern
ment cruiser will patrol near the
shores where the attempt will prob
ably be made. If Spanish ship
should appear, notice will at once
be given the Navy Department a,
Washington in time for one of I'm
Gle Sans fast cruisers to reach the
point to prevent coal being taken.
The American Consul at ST. Johns,
N. F., sent in report to the same
effect.
President Mckinley expressed
great satisfaction over these eviden-
ces of England's good will, and an
official response has been sent to
the Earl of Aberdeen and Sir
Robert Murray, Governor of New
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-06-04

IA modern gunner" says an off.
cial in the United States army in a
recent article, Unjust be able, while
shells are bursting above his head
and bis comrades are falling around
him, to work out a problem like
this: That ship is three miles off ;
she is approaching at such and such
an angle, her speed is fifteen miles
an hour, the forward turret is the
place to hit, the wind is strong
from 9 o'clock, the temperature is
rs and the barometer is 3O.O6, l
must, therefore, give so many de-
grees of elevation and allow so
many points for windage.' Having
done this, be must aim his gun
with the greatest rapidity and exact
ness and fire. If he makes a mis-
take in any of the factors of his
equation, or lays the gun SO that
the variation of the sight is greater
than a fiftieth of an inch, his shot
is wasted. If he is right in every
thing, he may disable the ship he
fires at, and by SO doing save the
city he is protecting" A single
load for 13inch gun costs about
$3.50.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-06-04
Miles on Cuban Invasion

Major General Miles is bitterly
opposed to the invasion of Cuba
In a conversation at the War De.
partment regarding the matter be
said:
II have nothing to say except that the
United States will in due time bring Cuba
under its control by judicious methods
and without useless waste of life. The
United States is too great, too strong and
too powerful to commit any foolish act
in connection with the proposed invasion
As for myself, I have only to say that no
officer is ut to command the troops who,
from any motive whatever, would need
lessly risk the life of single soldier.
either from disease or the bullets of the
enemy. have never sacrificed the lives
OF men under my command, and do not
propose to subject them to any unneccs
sary risks in the present campaign"
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-06-04
Dewey's Tribute to Honteio.

In letter to one Of his classmates
at Washington, Admiral Dewey
after giving a modest account Of
the heroic deeds of the American
officers in the memorable engage
ment in Manila Bay, pays the fol.
lowing tribute to the gallant con-
duct of Admiral Montejo:
"The Spanish Admiral Montejo fought
his ships like hero. He stood on the
quarter deck until his ship was ablaze
from stem to stern and absolutely sinking
under his feet, then transferring his flag
to the Isle de Cuba he fought what was
left Of his feet, standing fearlessly amid
a hail of shrapnel until his second ship
and over 100 Of her crew sank in whirl
of water like lead.
ut seems to me that history in its roll
Of heroes should make mention of an adj
mral who could fight his ships SO bravelv
aud s;aud on the bridge, coolly and
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1898-06-04


It would seem, indeed, as if years
only added to the charm of certain
remarkable women. Mary Stuart
was Al at the time she was beheaded,
vet she used her irresistible powers
of fascination through all her i'm
prisonments and up to the very last
act of the tragedy. in the last scene
of her life. 1t was true that the
Queen of Scots was no special favor
tie with her own sex, nor does she
nowadays inspire any dlsinterested
enthusiasm among women. No,
Mary Stuart was "a mans woman"
both during her life and ever since
her death. The army of her mas
culine admirers is legion, and the
books that they have written in her
cause form a literature in them
selves. The Queen of Scots died
young and fascinating at AZ, and
she will always remain the type of
eternally irresistible womanhood.