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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
NOTES OF THE LEGISLATURE
Being GIimpses of Men and Things
Nnf OtherMise OhfainahIe

Don Caesar de BaZen Lawhead has re-
appeared at the capital after an absence
of nearly two years. He has a father-in-
law and two brothers-in-law in the pres
eut legislature.
Jones bill making it a felony to dis
pose Of mortgaged property was killed in
the council by striking out the enacting
clause
The summary dismissal of the newspa-
per clerks is generally retarded as an
other instance Of "et two brutes."
Legislatures may come and legislatures
may GO but none of them can dispense
with John Koogle's fine ability as a
draughtsman IN the enrolling and en-
crossing room.
Lay down? Nit" cried Charley Hun
ter when informed that the caucus had
ton. Il didn't come to this territory to
lay down before every adverse wind that
blows
It's cold. immortal fact that there
will be a division of the offices Of auditor
and territorial superintendent by this leg
islature.
The makeup Of the joint investigation
committee ought to convince the most
skeptical that the proposed investigation
Will be no whatewaSh affair.
Twenty-Five DAYS Of the session have
elapsed and still nary a bill has reached
the governor.
The council has listened TO the soft
Establishments of the printer and re-
sumed the printed form Of the daily cal
endar
The council acted wisely and humsneIv
in restoring poor, Ccrippled jess Graham
as doOrkeeper, and the credit for this
humane act belongs 10 Senator Garrison.
Correspondent Davis has a job lot OF
photographs and wood cuts OF statesmen
that he viii dispose of very cheap
The reproduction Of "Kosciusk0's
Shrek when Freedom fell" that was an
ticiHNted 10 occur in the press corner OF
the council was not even a wh:nDer.
Every one OF the house enrolling and
ergrossng clerks passed the strict civil
service examination. They are not only
intelligent. but the lady clerks are the
handsomest that have been engaged at
any session
Senator Magness keeps at his desk. al
though a very sick man.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
BY VOTE OF THE PEOPLE
Is the Method OF Office Filling the
HOuse Prefers.

Guthrie, Jan. -(Special)-Jones Dill
making the offices of city marsha, street
commissioner, city engineer and city physl-
clan in cities of the first-class aDpolntlVe
instead of elective was defeated in the
house committee. of the whole by the mar
row margin of one vote. The object Of the
bill was plainly directed at certain Of
dcials of Oklahoma City. and Mr.. Jones
fought for its passage with his accustomed
vigor.
Representative Doyle led the opposition
on the broad ground that the selection Of
the officers named in the bill should be left
to the voters Because a mistake was
sometimes made in the selection of a civ
marshal or street commissioner il was no
reason the people should be deprived Of
e.ecting these officers. He said the bill, if
t became a law, would make city govern
ments mere political machine, with the
mayors in position TO dish out favors to
his political friends without regard to fit
ness.
McElrath's bin, providing for insurance
Of growing grain against loss or damage
by hail, was favorably reported for pas
sage by the committee of the whole. The
Dill provides that none but farmers shall
become officers Of the association, and Bal
lard, who opposed the bill. expressed the
hope that Mr.. Duffy. the Populist member
from Cleveland county, would say nothing
more concerning class legislation.
House bill No. A by Mr.. Hay, which pro-
vides that all residents of Oklahoma who
have resided in this territory for one year
shall be entitled to demand a preliminary
examination before charges can be pre-
ferred before a grand jury, except in the
case of fugitives from justice, was IN
favorably reported after a spirited debate,
engaged in by Doyle, Reid, Ballard and
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Hensley, of the Democrat, has also a
grievance stored away in his waistcoat
pocket for the senator When the clerk
on enrolled and engrossed bills in the
council was discharged few days ago,
the senator deputized Dan Peery to find
another for the committee, without first
consulting with Hensley, who worked
early and late to secure his election.
Dan has tried to give the job to several
of FL Renos lady typewriters, but none
of them would think of accepting.
Jake Sohn received a letter from Jake
Schwezer the other day in which Jake
says he is flying high in Kansas City.
He has secured a one-third interest in
large mandatory where regfrigera
tors and saloon fixtures are made. Jake
has severed his connection with Okla
homa, for year or two. but will return
again when the territory becomes a state.
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NEW BILLS IN THE HOUSE
Mainly AmendatOry, One Relating to
Justices Trials

Guthrie, o. t. Jan. 31.-(SpeciaL)-Th
following bills were introduced in the
house this morning:
No. lib Dufy)-An act to repeal article .
of chapter "a OF the session laws Of 1897.
and directing certain officers to take no
further action upon any instrument in
writing executed hereunder
No. ia (Malley)-An act amendatory of
general section 579S. section % of article 8.
chapter 70, Of the laws Of 1893. entitled IAN
act for the support and regulation OF COM
mon schools"
No. ll5 (O.mstead)-An act to amend sec
ton Is Of chapter 20. entitled District Of
iicers,' Of the statutes Of 1898.
No. 116 Qdartshorn)-An - to provide
for trial Of all cases arising under town
ordinances by town justices of the peace
without the intervention Of a Jury.
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GRAY STANDS Up
FOR The TREATY
Continued from First Pagel

7 say that the men or body who would
do that would justly receive the condem-
nation of all"
After again discussing briefly the reso-
luton, Mr.. P.att inquired of Mr.. Bacon:
do I understand that the senator will
not vote for the treaty unless this reso-
luton is ado9ted?"
Mr.. Bacon-That is true.
Continuing. however. Mr.. Bacon said he
would modify his statement by saying that
he would not vote for the treaty unless
some declaration embodying the principle
of his resolution was adopted.
IN other words" said Mr.. Platt, '1f
that is the policy Of the government it
must be declared now?"
To this question Mr.. Bacon replied in
the affirmative Further explaining his
position, Mr.. Bacon, in answer TO a cues
ton by Mr. Teller Of Colorado. said he
would not vote for the treaty unless the
resolution adopted by the senate had also
been adopted by the house and signed bv
the president before the vote for the treaty
was taken
THAT reply" said Mr.. Teller emohatic-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
FOR STREET SPRINKLING
in Cities of the First Class BeIIamy's
Bill Provides.

Guthrie, 0. T., Jan. 31.-(SDecial)-Sen
ator BeIlany's bill providing for the
sprinkling of streets in cities OF the first
class, which passed the council last night,
is as follows:
Section L That the cities Of the first
class in this territory are hereby author
ized and empowered TO enact ordinances
for the following purposes. in addition to
the other powers granted by law:
FiEst-TO provide and contract for the
sprinEling Of streets and public grounds.
SecOnd-To levy and collect taxes upon
all Of she taxable property within its cor
porate kmits. to pay for the sprinkling of
such streets and public grounds, not ex-
ceeding . mills on the dollar in any one
.ear
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
FINAL PLEA FOR EAGAN
To be Filed by His Attorney With the
Judge Advocate General

Washington, Jan. 31.-There is now no
prospect that the record of the court mar
tial in the case of General Eagan will
reach the president before the end of this
week. Mr.. Worthington, counsel for Cen
eral Eagan. has asked permission of the
judge advocate general to file a supplement
tary 1Vref or special plea Although I'M
der the old practice of military law moth
ing was allowed to intervene between the
findings of a court martial and the final
reviewing authorities, the practice in re-
cent years has been much more liberal and
General Lieber- mas notified Mr.. Worth
ington he will hear any additional repre-
sentations he NAV make
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The aas;ta Daily gae aadesdau ormno ebruaru 1893

ally. will determine my vote upon this
resolution
Mr.. Teller explained the practical inpos-
sibility of obtaining such action as Mr.
Bacon demanded. before the on the treaty
was taken next Monday and while he
would be glad TO have an expression from
the treaty-making power before the vote
upon the treaty was taken, there was man
ifestly no possibility OF carrying into eff
feet Mr. Bacon's idea.
Mr.. Bacon eontended that the senate was
not alone the treaty-making power. the
president being a part OFF, To this Mr..
Teller replied that the president had al
ready acted and that there was no reason
to suppose that ne was not in accord with
the senate.
Interrupting here. Mr.. Bacon said he
would go farther than he had yet gone
81 will vote for the ratification of the
treaty" he said, IF the senate viii pass
the resolution and the president Will con-
sent 10 give US a favorable expression
upon it,
Il don't know how we could get such an
expression responded Mr.. Teller.
Nor do T. said Mr.. Bacon, "but I am
satisfied that we could find a means Of
getting it,
Mr.. Platt then continued, pronouncing
Mr.. Bacon's last declaration as most re-
markable. Outside the senate it would be
regarded as the expression of determine
ton 10 hold up the treaty until individual
senators could be consulted upon it.
TILLMAN NEATLY KILLED OFF.
Mr.. Tillman here interrupted to call at
tention to newspaper report Of a speech
attributed to General Shsfter, in which he
was quoted as saying that if he could ex-
ercise his will toward the Filipinos he
would disarm them all and kill half OF
them, asking Mr.. Plat if he sympathized
with those sentiments.
Mr.. Platt responded that he was not re-
quired 10 answer the question, as neither
General Shafter nor the senator CNIr. Till
NAM was included in the issue involved.
Al O'Clock senate went into execu-
tive session on che peace treaty and at )
o'clock adjourned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
TRlBULATIONS OF A SENATOR
Yong Mr. BeIIamy Has the Sufrrag-
lists After Him

FL Reno, Q. T.. Jan. 3l.-fSpeciaL)-
Senator George ". Bellamy is getting an
overhauling from his lady friends who are
working for woman suffrage 4 letter
from Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait 10 a gen
Ieman IN this city dtsCloSes the senator's
duplicity 10 an alarming extent. The lady
goes SO fas As 10 designate the senator
as young Mr.. Bellamy." She saws
George promised faithfully 70 do all ne
could towards giving the down trodden
domen Of Oklahoma the right Of suffrage.
and now the horrid thing tells her he
Will first have 20 consult his constituents
before casting vote for the liberation II
women from bondage II makes Mrs.
GATES blood bell 70 think ne would take
such mean way 10 hurt The feelings u
q poor detenceless woman.
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Winters Terror!

take it until it cured me perfectly
This was about nine years ago, and
have been in splendid health ever since
j E MANSON,
"Murfreesboro, Tenn"
If you have Rheumatism, why
not throw aside remedies which
have done you no good, and take
one that Will cure you? Disap-
never results from the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
JUDGE STRANG'S HORSE
stolen from Him at Guthrie Is Found
Ncnr Perry

Perry, Okla, Jan. 31-Judge Strang
came up from Guthrie this morning and
faced the cold and storm to go ten miles
northwest to identify his family horse
that was stolen from his premises in
Guthrie a few months ago. The horse
was found in the road by farmer named
ChaddOck who gave a description to
Sheriff Foster which resulted in the anil
NAL being restored to its rightful owner.
No clue to the thieves IS known.
Noble county Is very proud Of Doyle
and Biddison, and feels like it is well
represented in the present legislature.
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But stiIl subject to Censorship.

New York. Jan Sl--Tne Central Gable
office Of ,he Western Un-0a Telegraph
company this afternoon issued the follow
ing notice. The Eastern Extension Te-s-
graph company has advised e lhat che
United states government n sae PhGip-
pines has modified IS recent order praaiosT
Ing te.egra-nz in clpasV CT code Messages
in secret language may noT T. sccepse5-
subject 10 government censo-s mp
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
Chance for stamp Collectors.

Washington. D. c.. Jan. 1.-the pos:cf
fec department has placed on sale at all
the frst-class postoffices III the country ell
= G leftover newsDaDe $ and PERIODICAL
postage stamps whose Use was discnu-
tinued on july l. There are 90 800 sets Of
these awaiting philatelists. Their prac-
teal postage value hayiag gone. these
sets, OF twelve stamps each. VIII be ken,
OF sale at s. a set for private uses until
December 81 next.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
John Kensit create. a scene

london. Jan. S1.-At the confirmation
today of Dr. Watk.n Il. Williams as
bishop OF Bangor ar the church OF s.
Marylebone. John KeEsit. the snti-ritu-
aIstic abitatoF. made a scene. probes ting
against the "RomaDizlng tendencies" o.
the bishop The protest was received with
cheers and there were some Kisses from
Others among the congregation The Ger
enonv then proceeded and the election OF
the btShen Vas confirmed
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time of levying said county tax also levy
a special bridwge tax of not more than
three mills on the dollar on all taxable
property in their respective counties, for
the purpose of erecting and repairing
bridges on the public highways of not less
than sixteen feet in length and said tax
may be paid in labor under the direction
of the road overseer Of the district in
which the oronertv II situated
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
NEW BILLS IN THE COUNCIL
On Records and Appeals, and TO Pun
ish B0OdIers.

Guthrie. o. r, Jan 31~-(special) BILLS
were introduced IN the council today as
follows:
No. Ill lby PresidenD-Relating to rec
ords and appeals and procedure thereto.
No. liz (by PresidenD-An act providing
for the punishment of persons who receive
bribes and exempting the giver OF brides
from punishment as
No 1l3 (by Thacker)-Toa provide for the
registration of stock marks and brands.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner. when the Springtllne
comes use the true and perfect remedy
Syrup Of Figs. One bottle answers for all
the family and costs only 30 cents. Buy
the genuine Manufactured by the Cali
fornfa Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all druggists
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
Further Delay for Nr. George.

Canton, o., Jan. S1.-There IS further de-
,ay in the arraignment OF Mrs. George.
James s. Sterling. one of her ATTORNEYS.
has been taken IN and is unable TO appear.
so Judge Taylor has postponed passing on
the motion 70 quash the indictments
against her. II Mr.. Sterling's Illness Is
prolonged the judge will pass on a motion
in another case which raises the same
question in the same identical language
Pennsylvania Train Record
Altoona. Pa Jan 31-The great record
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same Fares Via Washington.

Tickets to Philadelphia and New York
via Washington are sold over Vandalia-
Pennsylvania Short Lines at same fares as
over direct route of this system. Tickets
via Washingts are good for ten days
stop-6ver at National Capital. Fares time
of through. trains and full information free
for the asking. Address ]. NJ. Chesbrough,
A G. p Agt, St Lofts
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Cherokees Voting the Treaty

Tahiecuah. I. T, Jan. S1.-Yoting on II,
Cherokee-Dawes treaty Is progressing here
today. with Indications of a heavy rnajority
in favor OF the treaty.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01

Of freight movement made January y on
the Pennsylvania railroad. when eighty
nine trains passed eastward through Al
,cona was broken Saturday. when ninety
one trains passed eas,wsr5. At the same
time there were from ftty 90 seventy
weTtbound trains 20 be looked after. be-
sides clearing FOR thirty-fve passenger
trains
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01

use Of Swift's
Specific; 1t
always cures
Rhe um atism,
because IL Is q
real blood remedy
and goes down
10 the bottom Of
the trouble and
forces II from
the system. Ev-
cry claim made
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
Corhett and sharker to Rox.

Chicago, H.. Jan. 3l.-James J. Corbett
and Thomas Sharkey have been matched
to box six rounds in this city on the night
of March :. The contest viii be the wind
lp Of an exhibition 20 be given by Par
or, Davies AZ TattarsaN.s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
Purely Vegetable

One thousand dollars viii be paid 20
any chemist who can find IN il .
particle Of potash, mercury or any
other mineral ingredient.
Valuable books sent free by
SEift Specific Co. Atlanta. ca.
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tor :. ). ;. Is based upon what il
has already done-cures actually
mAde-for many who were in just
as bad condition IS you, perhaps.
s. S 5. Il the only blood remedy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01

Springfield RI. Jar. 31-Ia tas s7-ss to-
day Rep-esert-slvs Ar5o1 G5er oSeFss
q resolution prorifi7r fe- gai-t c1asrr. b
Zee q tae legislature ~ rir.t Para ard 81
vest gaze fhe existing la55r - n -.
coal zirss
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EauaI snfrcage Recommended

Denver. Col, Jan. 3I.-BoJh houses Of the
legislature have adopted a joint resolution
recommending other states 10 give trial
70 the woman suffrage system OF Colorado.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-01
snverthorn Played Too Rough.

SacFaue-t7. ca. Jan 1i-Js-x s.slzrrr
secured a decision over Tom srve-thc-a
in t1e elevera ralr5 ~ tw-1:.-r -.-s
bout 40 f,li slre--HC-r -oaFEse 90 a.7
through end af'er being repeatedly warned
Etas.s- e1-1t the r-feFe, gave the decision
~ Steiner
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Peeo- valley H1ten.lon Completes

Peeos valley Extension Completes
Denver. Col, Jar. z1--rae er-errl71 -
the Pec0s VALLEY raiirozi .a <ez Merice
from Rozvel TO Amarillo IS nearly COM
F,eted. A AmariE0 concession Eil b.
made Hitn the Colorado srs ss1tsorr r1ad
abd the Southern Kansas AL Panhandle
line - tae Atehlson. Topeka s-a srHta re
system. bringing 4 rich reet11 So y y
Mexico .1to much closer e7r1ar-i51 n b
Denver Kansas Cltr ard C-hl-aze.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-02
TUNKHANNoCK.

The death of Attorney Joseph ",
Brown, as noted in The Tribune OF
Wednesday, was a surprise and shock
to Wyoming county people, Mr.. Brown
was well known here, having been en-
gaegd in the lumber business at Me-
hoopany, this county, for many years.
He afterwards studied law and was ad-
mitted to the bar in Lackawanna
county. He has had business before
our courts at different times.
There was a short meeting OF the
borough council on Wednesday even
ing, but no business was transacted
owing to the fact that the report of the
engineer, who is to look over the pro-
posed sewer, was not ready. They ad-
jouTned for one week.
Hon. j. A. Sittser and family will
leave next week for their summer home
on Owasco lake, N. Y.
Jacob w. Carrier and Bertha Cromp-
ton, both OF Meshoppen. were married
on Monday by Squire Kutz.
w. II. Anitz was in Scranton on We'd
nesday.
The store building occupied by
Charles T.. Space at the time of the
recent fire has been undergoing repairs
and is nearly ready for occupancy Mr..
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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. w. w. Fletcher, of Burkett
street, is visiting Susquehanna friends.
( Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Morgan have re-
Pturned from Honesdalc.
Miss Edna Sluman. of Thorn street,
is able to be out again.
Miss Alice Gerrity is visiting friends
in Jersey City and New York.
Miss Molly Swingle is visiting in
Waymart.
DR.. Reed Burns, of Scranton, was
in this city yesterday.
Mrs. II. H. Stoddard is i'll at her
home on Gilbert street.
Mayor and Mrs. Fitzpatrick returned
from Atlantic City last evening.
Prof. a. p. Thomas has improved his
Wyoming street property by putting
down a new flag stone walk.
DR.. Malann has been appointed ply
sician of the Fell township poor dis
trict.
Judson HOran had his arm badly
cut yesterday while at work on the
stone crusher in Fell township. While
in the act of putting a stone in the
crusher Mr.. Horan slipped and his
arm was caught in the COgs of the
machine. His cries were heard by the
engineer and the machinery stopped.
3 injured arm was bound and he
was taken to j. :. Niles office.
Miss Edith Dunlap. of Honesdale, has
become resident of this city
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JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

one OF the most severe storms within
memory of our oldest residents visited
the borough at Z o'clock last evening.
The terrific thunder and binding light
ming was accompanied by very high
wind and deluging rain The latter
suddenly turned into hailstones Of
enormous size, breaking numerous win
dows and in many instances completely
stripping the fruit from trees. Several
trees We're blown down. At Mayfield
an alarm was sent in that the Ontario
and Western depot had been struck by
lightning. The hose company respond
ed, but their services were not needed.
The following interesting programme
has been prepared for the commence
ment exercises of the High school, which
will be held in Enterprise hall next
tuesday evening: Overture Stephens
orchestra; Power of Influence" Nellie
Bondy; Mirrors" Alta Myers; glee,
Hail, Smiling Morn" Jermyn Glee
society; class poem, Joseph OBrien;
Direction Not Chance" Minnie Phil
lips; vocal solo, Miss Kate McGovern;
Fascination of the Rare" Irene Rob-
erts; chorus, Banner of Beauty" Glee
society; "Class Prophecy" George
Myers; selection, orchestra; intermis-
sion; selection, orchestra; Mantle
Grafton" Margaret Davis; response,
Mile Osborne: vocal solo, Archie Mar
tin; glee, Jack Frost" Glee society;
'Mists," Lizzie Battenberg; selection,
orchestra; Courage" William Ken
nedy; presentation of diplomas, Secre-
tary Pritchard; selection, orchestra.
Tickets of admission will be given all
adults requesting the same, at the
High school building, this and tomor-
row afternoon between the hours Of 3
and o'clock. a silver collection will
be taken at the end of the first part OF
the entertainment. The class has been
at great expense to furnish music and
hall, and although they present the
tickets free, they trust that the people
will respond to their call in the man
ner of a collection, that they may be
able to meet these expenses.
The borough council will hold their
regular meeting this evening.
The members of Oscar c. Smith
camp Sons of Veterans. desire TO thank
the speakers and singers and all who
assisted them in making so successful
the Memorial dav exercises.
1t gives us great pleasure to an
nounce the efforts of Postmaster Grif-
fiths in regard to the early mail have
been successful, and yesterday the de-
partment notified him that on and after
this morning pouch viii be made up