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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
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powder magazine 81 Fort Pickens. on SAN
"a Rosa island. blew up at SIS o'clock this
morning The explosion wrecked the west
ern corner Of the old fort. demOllsking the
new brick storehouse. the brick bake
house. the orderly seTgeants residence and
several wooden buildings used for quar-
tiers for, the laborers who bad been work
ing on the fortiheatiOnA Flying rag
ments hit Private Wells, Of battery II,
who was on duty In the wharf and al
most instantly killed him. Fsur other men
were badly injured. one having leg and
arm borken. A IRE broke ont among the
buildings at the fort and reaehed the
magazine before II could Be cbeckeds caSis-
ing the explosion. The IRE ragged all this
afternoon, and the larger magazine. In
which was stored a great quantity OF cy-
Mantle and other heavy explosives. was in
danger, II and the forts being saved
through the brave work Of Captain Nieu-
man and a detachment OF marines who
had been sent over from the navy yard by
Commander Resinger. They. at great per-
sonal risk. fought the fire and finally ex-
tinguished It this afternoon. Buildings In
Pensacola were shaken by the force OF the
explosion.
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the custody Of other people Il sad, and
only peculiar circumstances could warrant
the action. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith have
lived in Perry since the opening, where
John was at one time doing a good busi-
ness in the fruit and confectionery line.
No couple seemed happier but business
reverses came one after the other; clouds
appeared in the home circle; dssatisfac-
ton with tn husbands business methods
caused a doubt to appear as to his ability
to properly provide for his family; COM
plant became more frequent; little
troubles were magnifed, until finally this
happy couple were estranged and the ell
max was reached when, after all their
capital was gone through bad business
ventures. the husband was forced to de-
part to another place in search of work
10 provide for his wife and babes. and
the wife, meantime, was forced to provide
for herself. Being a proud woman this
was uncomfortable, and she sought the
divorce courts TO help her condition John
took the position that he would not fight
the petition for divorce, being willing to
grant her the freedom she desired rather
than live unhappily together, AMI Satur-
days action completely sewers the oono
which formerly bound this couple.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
GENTLE AND HEBREW BOYS


Chicago, June IA pitched battle De
tween Hebrew and Christian boys on
Stewart aenue became so fierce today that
police interference In force was made
necessary. The fight was the result OF
the bitter feeling between the Jewish and
Christian boys Of the neighborhood- sew
ersl small fights had occurred during the
past few days and the leaders OF both
sides decided that battle must be
fought. Immediate preparations for the
fight were made. The LentileS attended
school in the vicinity OF tGhe battle
ground and they allege that the insults
cast upon them by the Jews have been
unbearable. on the other hand. the jew
ish boys say the Christians have at
tackled and beaten them while they were
on their way to school. Both sides lined
I'D their forces and a count showed them
about evenly balanced. there being about
200 in all. At a signal the battle was be-
gun. The Christians made the attack
with stones an dclubs and drove the Jew
ish boys half a block down the street.
The retreat!ng ones. however, were re-
inforced, and recovered some or their lost
ground. The combatants dubbed ana
beat one another right and left. Blood
flowed freely and many Of the young
sters received painful injuries. A riot
call brought the police TO the scene and
both sides fed. One Christian and one
Jewish boy were arrested but afterwards
discharged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
IAX-D|DDaNG CHARGED
By W. H. Coyle Before the
Board of Equalization
AGAINST GUTHRIE CITIZENS
Claims the Assessment Hasn't
Been on the Square.
AGAINST GUTHRIE CITIZENS

Guthrie, O. T, June O.-(Special.)-The
biggest sensation of a local nature that
has occurred in some time was sprung
when ". H. Coyle went before the county
board of equalization, now in session, and
made oath that number of the alleged
capitalists and men of wealth of Guthrie,
as he believes, are not assessed according
to law, in that an actual cash assessment
has not been rendered. Attached to the
af1idavit is a list OF names, OF men Of more
or less prominence, with Mr.. Coyle's esti-
mate OF what would be a fair assessment
of their monies, credits, notes and mort
cages. w. II. Coyle, the author OF the
present movement, Is one Of the foremost
citizens of Guthrie. He Is wealthy, too,
owning the controlling interest in the
Coyle oil mill and cotton gin and the
Ccyle Wholesale Grocery company. last
srlng he was the Democratic nominee for
mayor. and some OF the people who are
on his list are charging that Coylc is try
ing to ''get even for his defeat I'm the cleo
ton. On the other hand il Is recalled that
in a public meeting called to encourage a
proposed railroad Coyle openly roasted the
alleged wealthy citizens of Guthrie for
their backwardness in subscribing to the
enterprise. and wound up by serving no.
tice that he would see that some persons
who were not in the habit Of paying taxes
were p,aced on the tax rolls"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
RATES TO Los ANGELES
southern PaeInc's Latest Announce
uuent In This Connection

Chicago, H.. June 0.-The Sou'he'a "a
cifc has notified Us western connexions
that since they have not accepted us ten
de rot rates for the National EDUCATIONAL
association at Los Angeles next raon'h'
that road VIII not honor their ticets Ter
the occasion. The notice II a.s0 sign"o bY
the Santa Re and Union Pacih-. sJT'e q
the Chicago lines look upon q - a o'nn
by the Southern Pacific and Intimate that
they will sell tickets for the M ,tns just
the same. Although tickets :or ne con-
vention vii be on sale next wcesc. TIE
western lines have never rea~Syd a unaa-
irnous agreement ss 20 rates On busi-
ness going and returning by tho direct
routes there Is n trouble. the hsat bong
over such travel a. may retJ-a b. way
~ Portland. OF tbs TIE southern P7e'fs
demanded 8 more from OEisn Ines than
from the santa Fs. and the Ogds1 Inns
refused 70 accef such q pr0p1stl71 WI
tho sxre.l1r IL the Santa Re noe % TIE
C.1l-azo lines has formally aErssi % the
Southern Paciac's tarih ard iIs ,i-S -
action l. taken ~ tAe Cailfe-1l1 TOAD -
meaning that these lines o. ~ wsh 80
participate T. TIE rates o. guast'o7 ~ ala
on this assumption the thFss rra1s ar
nounee they MI not h7nor tas tlcEs't q
tn. other llaes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
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thanked the mayor and local Elks for
their hearty welcome and then went on
to say: 1.-THE Order of Elks has been
more misunderstood. more censured and
more abused by those who do not know
1t than has any other organization in ex-
istance. On the other hand, 1t has been
and Is more praised, more commended
and more loved by those who do know
It than any othe reorganization. Many
people have thought that II was merely
convivial organization with no serious
purposes or objects. This is a great mis-
take. The ground work and foundation
of our order Is the great Golden Rule Of
life, DO unto others as you would that
they sould do unto you"
After addresses on a Sketch of the
Past" by Meade E. Deitweiler. past
grand exalted ruler, and "a Glimpse
Into the Future" by Hon. Harvard Nc
Shurry, OF New Brunswick lodge. n. j.,
the meeting dissolved and the grand lodge
went into secret session for the trans
action of business.
The first thing taken up In secret see-
sion was the annual report of Grand Sec
rotary Reynolds. This showed a total
membership of 5000, divided among 516
lodges. During the past year seventy
six new lodges with a membership Of H.
600 have been added to the roll. The re-
port OF the grand treasurer was also
read. The consideration Of a new con-
stitution was made a special order for
tomorrow afternoon. The vote on the
place of holding the next grand lodge
was also made a special order for We'd
nesday afternoon. The conclave then ad-
journed to D. m. tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
ELKS CAPTURE ST LOUIS
Mayer :ZicgenheIm surrenders the
Old Town In a Hurry.

St. Louis, No, June 2O.-Thousands Of
members of the Benevolent Protective
Order Of Elks are here from every promi-
nent city in the country to attend the
;hirty-first meeting OF the grand lodge
and reunion OF that order which began
here today and will continue throughout
the week Various kind Of entertainment
and excursions have been provided for
the visitors hy the local lodge. Tomor-
row there will be a grand parade, IN
which Il is expected 5000 Elks Will par
iicipate. There will also be prize drills
and band contests. For the latter event
NJ least twenty hands have assembled.
Twelve thousand dollars in prizes viii be
distributed among those contestants and
20 participants in the parade.
The opening exercises OF the grand
lodge and reunion OF the order were held
today al the Olympic Theater. which
was crowded with badge beiecked EIks
and their ladies. when Rev. r G. Ros-
camp, grand chaplain. OF Kokomo. Ind.
arose and offered prayer. Louis ?. Aloe.
chairman OF the local executive commit
tee. made the opening address OF wei
come. He was followed by Mayor Henry
Ziegenhein IN one Of his Characteristic
speeches. IN which he welcomed the Elks
20 ST. Louis. turning over to them the
keys OF the city and the brewer.eS Burt
W. Lyon OF ST Louis welcomed the visit
ors on behalf q the ST. Louis lodge
Hon. John Calvin Of Cincinnati. the
grand exalted ruler. responded. He
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
Hrs. Abe Couch OF Oklahoma City
Thus suicides.


Guthrie. o. T, June eO.-The Oklahoma
CITY Tmes-Journal says: Mrs Abe Couch
took carbollc acid at u:3D this morning
at her home on West Reno. from the eff
fects Of which she died on hour later.
The carbolc acid was taken with suicidal
intent. Abe Couch. her husband, Is
night policeman and was at home in bed
at the time his wife took the poison. His
statement Is as follows: About IL o'clock
Mrs. Couch came to his room and asked
when he wished dinner. He replied that
O'Clock would do She complained then Of
not feeling We'll. He went to sleep again,
and was awakened by he little boy run
ming to hun screaming that his mother
had taken poison. lie jumped up AMI ran
10 the kitchen. where he found Mrs
Couch. still standing. very white. her lips
appearing as though frozen. He took hold
OF her and led her to the bedroom. As
she approached the bed she grabbed for
Mr.. COUGHS revolver evidently with the
intention Of using It. She exclaimed that
she had made her peace with God and
wanted 10 die. Later she tod Mrs. Rem
frow that she was anxious % die, and
that she drank car5olic acid for that pur-
pose. Mr.. Couch states that mis- U!fe has
had spells Of melancholia frequently since
Lhe was injured by a stroke OF lightning
1wc years ago.
Mrs Couch left a note as follows: Il
want ma and sister 10 have Frank n!
the time and Grandma Couch 10 have
Lon. Ma must have the machine"
The Frank and Lon mentioned are their
two sons. aged eight and ten years old.
Mrs. Couch was daughter OF Mrs. Pugh.
who now lives on a farm in the Nine
mile valley. She was a most estlmable
lady. and had the confidence and respect
OF all who knew her.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
MAY WORK IN INSTITUTES
Lists OF OklahOma Teachers Named
COnduetO rs and Instructors.

Lists OF OklanO0a ACAChCES
COnduetO rs and Instructors.
Guthrie, o. T., June 2O.-(Special)-Su-
peTintendent Hopkins is back TO the CITY
after a weeks work at Enid, assisting In
the work of the Fifth Territorial Normal
institute. He reports a good attendance
and much interest manifested. The fol-
lowing teachers complied with require
ments. after examination, and were grant,
ed certificates as territorial instructors
and conductors OF county normal insti-
tutes:
]. r. Campbell of this city was appoint
cd a conductor for two years. The follow
ing were appointed conductors Tor one
wear: c. E. Lock, Enid; F. n. Howell, FL
Reno; George B. Thompson, Enid; J. IL.
DeI.isle, Woodward; L. A. FerreE, Cnah-
dler; f. NJ. Robinson, Quartz, Greer coun-
"; w. A. Delzell. Medford; G. w. Stew
ems. Guthrie; John Davis, Yukon, c. w.
Edwards, Mangum; ]. NJ. Doyle, Navajo.
r. G.. Thinning Of Chandler was selected
a an instructor for two years. The FOL
lowing were granted certificates as instruc-
tors for one year: ]. H. Ware, Shawnee;
Virginia Graves, Oklahoma City; ]. +.
Evans. Norman: c. F. Wilson, Norman;
Mrs. A. r. Stevens. Guthrie; Mrs. Frances
Miller Chandler; w. H. Theis, Enid; r.
II. Ewing, Saltwater; w. a. Smith, Okla
homa City; Miss Hattie P. johnson, Okla
homa City; c. L. Hollem, Carrier; Nelson
d. Pike Weatherford; Eugene Forbes
Weatherford; n. G. Pool, Norman; c. c.
Roberts, Medford; Mrs. L. NJ. Henderson,
El Reno; E. S. McCable, Norman.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
Matching Up 4 FAKE
Scheme of Arbitration to Sat-
isfy the Demand for It
IT WILL LIKELY Be FORMED
But CIeverIy COntrlVed to be
Utterly imperative.
1T Will LIKELY Be FORMED

Washington. D. c.. June a--P-ivnts al
vices received here from . high authority
are 10 the effect that the eOafesenee ae
The Hague robably viii b rsdeemod nom-
lnally from failure through al agreement
on an arbitration project that wiil salts
~ the apparently general dsmand on that
point. but which. at the same time. ~
carefully framed safeguards. VIII - mar
row the field % matters that may ~
must so before the ArbltTatt1n tribunal
as to make Il little more than arhitatisa
in name. The attitude Of Sesraa'iy u sa's
TO be Only n little in acvin=e OF. that Ct
some Of the others In opposition 10 tbs
plans submitted. and the dlsaHSc.ica q
more general than appears on the sn-faSe.
As for the other projects that ware espe-
cialiy desired BY the Americans, such 80
protection Of individual o.opsTty from sess-
ure at sea. they have all been irrerncdla0ly
lost. according 70 this report
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
FANCY TARGET SHOOTING.
sends MIR. X night JOIes on n Trip to
the Surgeon.

Guthrie, o. T., June 2O.-The Perry En-
terprise says: knight Joles, young
man who was staying with ]. V. Koogle
on his farm south of the city was shot
accidentally in the leg yesterday while
practicing target shooting a Ia illustration
in Parsons magazine, the ball which was
from a 22-calibre target rife entering the
calf OF the leg while Joles was lying on
his back ready to aim at the target. He
left on the early train this morning for
Wichita where his father resides, to have
the bullet removed. He came recently
from weatherford, Oklahoma.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
EEL. c. HEILNER,
Lieut.. Com. U. s. y.

Washington, June 2o.-The navy depart
ment today gave out the following cor
rection In Captain Chadwick's letter,
anent the Hcdgson statement:
The typewriter copy OF statement OF
Captain Chadwick and Lieutenant Com
mander Hodgson, given to the press yes
terday was in error in the following
points: About one-third from the begin
Ming published statement reads: I in
tended him to understand there was dan
ger OF running into the Texas. He said.
"An right or words TO that effect.
cannot repeat verbatim It should have
read: Il intended him to understand there
was danger OF running into the Texas.
He said, "An right: the Texas must look
out for that" or words 20 that effect;
1 cannot repeat verbatim
Baltimore, Nd. June 20.-Read Admiral
Schley, who is visiting General Felix Ag-
nus at the home Of the latter near this
city. declined today to comment upon or
discuss In any manner the statements OF
Lieutenant Hodgson or Of Lieutenant
Commander Heiltner. General Agnus
said: Admiral Schley has nothing 10 say.
This is merely a dispute between Junior
officers. History tells the rest"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
WoMAN'S NIGHTMARE.
She Shoulders When She Realizes the
Danger and Pain NJ h}i5.bao-;rr


There is so much suffering and danger
in store for the young mother, that her
happy anticipation soon gives way to a
feeling of dread ct the thought of the
pain which she must undergo. This
constant fear so preys upon the mind Of
many women that il fills them with ter.
ror and makes baby's coming q source
OF the greatest anxiety and dread.
All the suffering and danger of the
ordeal can be avoided by the use
OF Mothers Friend" which prepares
the body for this important event. II
relieves morning sickness" and many
other unpleasant conditions which ex-
list during this time. Thousands of
women praise Mothers Friend" for
bringing them safely through the most
critical period of their lives.
Every woman should send their name
and address TO the Bradfield Regulator
Co., Atlanta, Georgia, and receive free,
valuable information on the subject.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
JIM SCROGGlNS is INSANE
He Has Been Taken to theSanitarium
at Norman.

Guthrie. o. r. June 2).-(special)-Jim
Scroggins, the chiclIen-thief, has been adj
judged insane and was taken to the Nor
man sanitarium last night. Scroggins and
his brother were chased two days and
nights by pursuing officers. and it is sur
missed that the extreme privstion and ex-
haustion caused Jini's mind to become IN
balanced. County Attorney Jones, how
ever. with a suspicion that the man might
be shamming. caused him 10 be examined
by a physician. who. after several tests.
declared that Scroggins is really insane,
and he was accordingly taken to the sani-
tarium last night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
WHENCE THE LAWS DELAY
In the Carter Case, Is Explained by
Attorney General GrIg1s.


Washington, June A.-Attorney General
Griggs was asked by Post reporter to-
day when some decision might be expect
eded in the case of Captain Carttr, con-
vcted by court martial of frauds In con-
nection with the Savannah harbor pro-
ject.
1T would be impossible to answer that
question categorically,' was the reply.
1.-The case involved an immense amount OF
testimony and argument, and ever since
the adjournment of congress ! have been
giving It every moment Of my spare time.
have taken the papers with me to my
home and even on the railroad cars at
night when 1 ought to be asleep / have
been engaged upon them. The president
has given me the very responsible task
OF determining whether or not Captain
Carter has been justly or unjustly dealt
with and 1 propose to make thorough
inquiry. 1 can, therefore, only report pro-
gress, although this does not seem 20 sat
issfy the newspapers that are clamo-ing FOR
an immediate decision. The supreme court
court frequently takes months. not to say
years. In deciding a question, and no criti-
cism is made of its delay.
But Is is said in this case that the
statue Of limitation will not apply IL
action IS not taken next month";"
That Is not true" was the answer.
The conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment, II there was a conspiracy, began IN
July, August and September. 1896. Tn
der the law. however, each continuing act
IS part OF conspiracy. and overt acts
occurred up to August or September. 1897.
Consequently. another year must elaPse
before the statute OF limitations can be
successfully pleaded am frank 20 say.
though. that even II the statute did be-
come operative at this time. would not
give a judgment on the case until ! had
thoroughly convinced myself that the
judgment was an honest and accurate one
no matter how long II might take me TO
arrive at a decision
'"Taere is one thing ID this matter that
has been overlooked concluded the ztto--
ney general The contractors have Hled
a suit in the court OF claims for certain
money alleged 10 BE due The government
has merely 20 fie q counter-ciasrn f0r
money alleged 70 have ben illegally paid
and the whole case car - opened
have three strings BY which We can hold
these people. Il gull; L eStzbisshed-frs;,
the sentencing Of Carter; second. IRE
statute Of limitations - stu open. ard
third. counter-suit can BE entered IN The
court OF clsirne.''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
STURGEON HAS VANISHED
From Near Curtis aud Nobody Knows
whittier He Has Conc

GuhrI, o. T.. June GA special from
Woodward says: One week ago last Mon
day, a Mr. Spurgeon disappeared from the
vicinity Of Curtis. railway station thir-
teen miles east Of here. He has not been
seen since. His absence was first OBJ
served by the neglect OF his animals,
some OF them being tied up. This excited
remarks and frultleIs search was at once
begun. Sturgeon was bachelor and was
at the time known to have about 500 in
money on his person. He formerly lived
in Kansas. but the address of any Of his
relatives Is unknown.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-06-21
CLOUDBURST IN OHIO
Mansfield. shelby ana LoudOnville IN
the Worst or the storm.


Mansfield. O., June a0-A wind and rain
storm of unusual severity occurred mere
last night and extended TO other points IN
Ohio, notably Shelby. on the northwest
and Loudonville, on the southeast
number OF houses in the lever part OF tho
city were moved from their foundations
and dwellings and places OF bushes were
under water several feet deep. The street
car powr-house wa flooded so that cars
could not run after 3 o'clock p. m. franc
on all railroads was suspended until uhtil
4 a. m. Al factories in the lower part OF
city were flooded and unable 20 run today.
Two hundred people AZ the Casino were
surrounded by the food. Many waded out.
but others were compelled TO remain all
night in darkness. Total damage done In
the city is etimated at $1,000. and may
be more.
At Shelby the rise In the little stream
running through the town was rapid
that citizens were aroused at 2 A. m. oy
the fire alarm and by the ringing OF church
beds. The principal streets became run
ming streams.
AT Ioudonville the storm seems 20 have
gathered strength and there was decided
cloudburst Horsetail creek soon broke
over its banks with such force that the
first house II struck. that OF Isaac Hunter
was swept from its foundations aud de-
stroyed. Hunter Is missing and may be
drowned. Bridges and roadways have been
broken or destroyed. entaiing loss Of
800. 600. The damage 20 crops. fences. live
stock. etc, will reach perhaps t9o'0V'
more.
The Best Prescription for Malaria
ChilIs and Fever Is a bottle OF Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. II Is simply Iron
and ouinine I'm a tasteless form. No cure.