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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-05
HAVE BARS ON BOARD
Good Thing Men Found on
Government Ships.
FACTS COME TO LIGHT
Through a Failure of the
Sharks to Divide the Spells.

Savannah. Ga, Jan. 1.-Two weeks ago,
Hugh McClair, steward on the transport
Roumanian. was discharged by the ships
quartermaster. McClair said il was be-
cause he demanded of the quartermaster
his share of profits made from the ships
store-room. Since McClair's story became
public Depot Quartermaster Bellinger
and Depot Commissary Ruthers have
been making an investigation What they
found has been embodied in report
which went to Washington last night
1t is said that Quartermaster Wrigley,
of the Roumanian. and the quartermaster
in charge of the Manitoba, have been rec
commended 70 be discharged from the
service The sale of liquor at one time
must have come close to the verge OF a
scandal Nearly every one of the trans
ports were running a bar and selling con-
siderable liquor. The charge was made
that big profits went TO the stewards or
somebody.
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has already laid its grim hand upon him,
and doctor after doctor and medicine after
medicine have been tried in vain-aow. per
haps, comes some kind friend who saws
DR.. Pierce can cure you. write TO him:
His Golden Medical Discovery - has res
cued thousands who were further gone
than you"
He is chief consulting physician of
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
of Buffalo. y. Y; he has been at the head
Of this great Sauitariun for thirty years; he
has probably had more experience in treat
ing severe chronic diseases than any other
physician living. Write TO him anyway:
that will cost you nothing. He Will gladly
and freely answer your letters with friend
W. fatherly advice which VIII be of value
beyond all pTicer'
Now is the critical instant VIII the
patient give up in DESPAIR and let the angel
of disease drag him away from wife and
family and children, or viii he grasp the
hand of the angel of life in one more su-
preme effort for restoration Are YOU
ttanding between the couteuding angels
Which wins
Mrs Emily Howe. OF Park Avenue, Chicago.
Ills writes. About two years ago my son was
afflicted with what seemed 10 be symptoms Of
consumption I purchased three bottles OF DR..
him completely"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser, a Iooo-page illustrated volume by
R V Pierce, NJ D. Will be sent free for
cost of mailing only,-2I oue-ceut stamps.
Address DR.. Pierce. Buffalo y. Y. Or send
AZ stamps for heavier cloth-boUnd copy.
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forces at that new station. First Deuten-
ant Frank Charles, L. s. NJ. c., also Of the
Charleston navy yard, VIII accompany
him.
Albany. Y. Y. Jan. 4.-The house. By
a rising vote, today. adopted resolution
commencing Helen Gould for her great
generosity during tho war.
Savanna. Ga. Jan. 4.-John II. Douglas
and eight officers Of his stan, forty en-
listed officers and a number OF civilian
employees sailed for Havana this after
noon on the transport Panama
Ft Worth. Tex, Jan. 4.-George ".
Simpson. president OF the Fort Worth
stock yards. today closed a contract win
the government to furnish GO beef cattle
weekly for the United States army ~
Cuba.
Washington. Jan. For the eighth
consecutive day General Henry. a. san
Juan. reported BY cable 10 the war depart
raent today that there were 10 deaths
among the American troops garrisoniug
Porto Rico.
washington. Jan. 4-The Spanish war
vessels SandOval and Alvarado. trophy
vessels Of the late war. are ~ the navy
Yards here. having arrived from Annapo-
lis. They were brought here for Dur-
poses Of exhibition 20 government OH
Gals.
Washington. Jan. THE secretary ~
the navy has transmitted % congress an
estimate Or ga so FOR the Improvement
Of the navy yards az Boston, Key West
and Mare Island The secretary pt mo
treasury also presented an additional es-
climate q $1,000 for maintenance of the
~. p =
the secretary % War an estimate - fi'st-
% FOR a new hospital az Fort Leayen-
worth. Kansas
London. Jan. 5.-Tha Times THIS morn
snz publishes a long letter from VICE
A5mirai Phlllp Toward Co.1mo. the emf
rent naval authority. lamr1t.rE tnat
Captain a T Aahau. r. & y. bias 81 n.t
latest work or naval warfare. gone over
% me enemy on coast defense primo. r.
pies" and has become The iead-r ~
=. crusade in favor = me enormous an3
fsz1less expeudi-ure w1irn. unless Ee aft
with energy. viii have serious Import f2f
Great Britain in tse same direction.
vashington. Jan "a pension ~ - a
month IVES today granted to Ms ks@
y Haskell. WIDOW % Brgaoier fiersF ~
Joseph r Haskell Wa9 was zcEn1-i st
TIE battle ~ r. Canev 'r J1.T. ard ae
~EFrefrOr1 en- tsL1 llatfhAf 20 - '-t-..
= General HaakeI Wss Lieutenant cs.0-
re- of the %iaeteeEth Iuife3 s.afsF .1-
f4rtry. and On septs-bs- lset was cone
rr.Iszsoned q b-iE4d.er genera 7; T-
teerz TIE pension n ne nigh@a- e-soNes
4 widow under the general law. Bot 4rs-
Haskeu expects special psrs4o1 lagiEiz-
ton IN hev ease.
washington. Jan. 4-Coaa node-s WEt-
soa. a. present "a counsr.f 81 t1e &a-F
Tssaud uavy ya-t has a2qs-et - gre
Command os ere Asfafi- sfat1r. - faf-
cd Admiral Dewey when taar 7Er
shaT have rallrq1isae1 aiF curlsra
Erngess Aar.ifai DsuFy ehalres al un1
taar date 49, rat ae Tr1ra before the
ar4 o. ttse csrrea- csles.sz&s year fer -
aas resisted al sEgitata-s ~ atrf ~ Pc
Eaf from fhs oaerr1s drl-sNs uF1 se-
On I'm believing snst b. eof hsst sF-ss
rs s-1uutrv a. Mania Fle HG retire feo-n
active service next DreezbS-. pr9Fd -
sas AZ % rset aHsen1e1 la rs intss*
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Of Marburg university have conferred an
honorary decorate on the American geoio-
gist. John Mason Clarke.
New York. Jan. 4-Ths directors OF the
Burlington. Cedar RaDids and Northern
Railway company have declared a SENT
annual dividend ~ 2 per cent asa a. extra
dividend % per cent
Madrid. Jan 4.-The Official Gazette an
n0uucos that on January : SPANS floating
debt amounted 10 SIS sio.sas psaetas. an Ia
crease OF u slz.0e5 pesetas over the agares
on January ] Of last year.
Dixos. III. Jan. 4-Charles Emerson.
aged 20 a lumber merchant here for mary
years was married lasr night 70 Mrs.
Josephine 8 Grrn. aged a.. They have
gone on welding Trip % Honolulu
New York. Jan. 4-sbowaiter who ar
rived IA 'h.s city fhs m0rnlug. gave no
tlce % Jarowskl chat he would claim ths
-hird aay a today me cheas match be-
tween ;hese uaen VII therefore not Be re-
slmed until Friday.
s.. Louis. Jan the Uaitsd states
court % appeals 50 tHe case ~ me Ar-r:-
can wsterw9~1gs Company q Ilino's
against tie Farmers Loan T. Trust Co.
the former beinz appellants. has affirmed
the finding q ths lover courts.
London. Jan. THE Ds1ly Caronieis
tals morning refers edltoria'iy IN words
u v-ssunest 7-rfe.zne % ne srrer,s-i oorD-
ing a Joserh IT. Choata 81 Omitted stsses
aubafssd1- 90 Great Rrita'1. oeac-1ttnE
him a. thoroughly reDreasrting al sis-
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.ANarrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hart of Groton, S. D.: "Was taken with a
bad cold, which settled on my lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated in con-
sumption. Four doctors. gave me up, say
ing could live but a short time. L gave
myself up to my Savior, determined if 1
could not stay with my friends on earth
1 would meet my absent ones above. My
husband was advised to get DR.. King
New Discovery for Consumption. Coughs
and Colds. gave it a trial, took IN all
eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank
God I am saved and now a well and
healthy woman"
Trial bottles free at G. Behring's drug
store. Regular size, soc and 81. Guaran-
teed or price refunded.
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Central Pacific Reorganization

Chicago, Jan. A local financial bureau
today says: 1t is learned from prominent
member of the first mortgage bond COM
mittee that the three committees have
agreed upon a reorganization of the Cen
trail Pacific railway. 1t is the intention
of the interested parties to issue about
S120, 600 900 per cent gold bonds. This viii
take up S6,11S,0O0 of the per cent issue
due this year, the 600 per cent
and six per cent bonds due next year, the
81 e95, 900 5 per cent bonds which mature
in 1901 and viii refund the 900 per
cent and per cent bonds that are TO ma
ture from 1918 to 1899.
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Condition OF Noted Grin PatIent..

Washington, Jan. 4.-Tonight the ply
sicians attending Representative Dingley
announce that he Is resting comfortably,
but they are not yet able to say whether
there is sufficient vitality left in the pa
tient TO successfully resist the inroads of
the disease. After q sinking spell this
morning. ne rallied somewhat and tonight
appears strong.
The illness from which ex-Secretary of
State John W. Foster is suffering has
taken a turn for the worse and it is feared
tonight that pneumonia has developed.
Last night the patient was very restless
and today had a severe coughing spell,
which weakened him.
Vice President Hobart was unable TO at
tend the session of the senate today. be
ing confined to his home with a mild al
tack of the grip.
Helena. Mont. Jan. 4-Senator T. H.
Garter. having recovered from an attack
OF grip. leaves for Washington tonight.
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The sure La Grippe Cure

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady. If you viii only get the
right remedy. You are having pain all
through your body, your live is out OF
order. have no appetite. 10 life or ambi-
ton. have a bad cold, in fact are COM
rietely used up. Electric Bittcrs Is the
only remedy that Will give you prompt and
sure relief. They act directly on your
I liver. Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the
whole system and make you feel Ike .
new being. They are guaranteed 70 cure
or price refunded. For sale az G. Gehr-
ing's Drug store. only 81 cents per bot'is
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Dewey's sword Is Completed

New York, Jan. 4.-The sword of honor
to be presented at the direction OF congress
10 Rear Admiral Dewey as a national rec
ognition OF his victory ar Manila. has been
completed by Tiffany & c. and viii be
shipped to Washington on Saturday. The
sword is OF 2-karat gold, with the excep-
tion-o the blade and the body of the scab-
bard, which are made OF the finest steel.
Shark skin is also used at the grip and
diamonds are used lavishly in the orna-
mentations
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RrookIvn Handicap Entries.

New York, Jan. Following are the
entries for the Brooklyn handicap. $4,000,
one mile and a quarter, announced by the
Brooklyn Jockey club. the weights for
which Will be announced February l;
Algon. years; Ahom, 3; Autumn. 5;
Azucena, 4; Banastar, I; Bangle, (; Ben
Holiday. 6; Box. 8; Briar Sweet, 4; Candle
Black. 4: Charencus. 3; Diminute. 5; Don
Deror. .; +. T. Y. ;; .Filigrane. 6; Fire
Arm, 4; George Boyd, 4; George Keeue. /;
Greatland. 5: Hand Bah. !. Howard Mann.
5: Hungarian. 8; Imp, 3; Jeann0t. !: Jean
Beraud, 8; jefferson, 6; King Bsrleycorn.
3; Hinkdon s.: Knight OF the Garter. 8;
lambert. 8: Lanky Bob 1; Usher Karl 4:
Macy. ;; MariJi. (; Marblehead. 8: Maxine
Gomez. !; Mill Stream. I; Miss Marian. s.:
Mr.. Clay. 3: Napana. 4: OrdhunE. 8: Peep
ODay, 5; Pisudi;, Z; Previous :. s. Cloud.
); Scottish Chieftain, .: Senator Bland. 6:
The Hagues. 4; Thomas Car. .: Warren
ton. s: WhLS,ling Con. 1; Voter. :
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stouttsavs ZONES Shot Him.

Salt Lake Utah, Jan. 4.-The prehni-
nary hearing of A. B. Joneschaier, of the
Utah National bank. charged with the
shooting of Banker ]. NJ. Stout, on the
night of December 9, was commenced this
afternoon before Justice McMasters. Stout
testified positively that Jones shot him
He said Jones was within three feet OF
him and that he could not be mistaken IN
the identity Of the man. He said Jones
had previously threatened him.
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pohhoshv.T ramp of $1,000.

Denver, Colo, Jan. A K. Willis, a
farmer. living near Brighton, Colo. has
been robbed Of $1,000 which ne had in
bureau drawer. Herman aMtson, tramp,
to whom Willis had given shelter, has DIS
appeared and is suspected OF having taken
the money.
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sirteen-t One Money League.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 4.-Preliminary steps
have been taken in this city for the or
ganization Of the Omitted States Sixteen TO
One Money League" The object Of the
organization is 10 assist in the fusion OF
political parties on the basis Of bimetal-
ism. It is expected the league will take
a prominent part in politics.
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China RuiIds the WALL Higher.

Pekin. Jan. Am imperial edict has been
issued appointing all viceroys and COVER
nors Of provinces members ex-officio OF
the Tsung Ii Yamen. This arrangement
will undoubtedly make dealings with the
chinese government much more difficult.
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Vouup PuoiJist's Neck Broken

New York. Jan. 4-George Tyler, a
young man "a years fage, was killed in
an impromptu prize fight tonight In Jersey
City by Thomas Foley, young man about
% years OF age. The two had an uRsat-
isfactory bout a few days ago and decided
70 settle it tonight. IN the first round
Foley landed a right swing on the point
OF Tyler's Jaw. Tyler dropped, and after
being counted out. was taken 20 q hospital
where he was pronounced dead. His neck
was broken.
4 baby in a buggy IS good thing, but u
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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 FI6 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 Com oany guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. 1t is
far liz 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 get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal
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AMONG THE LEGISLATURES
ORGANIZATIONS Effected in Hali
score of states.

Denver, Col, Jan. 1.-THE Colorado leg
isIature met at noon today and organized
by electing - officers chosen by joint
caucus of the silver parties. William {.
Smith ISL. Rep) is speaker and A. g.
Gray Pop.) chief clerk of the house; Jonn
r Schermerhorn ISL. Rep) is eesident
pro tenn and Harry y. Sales Dem) secre-
tary of the senate. GOvernor-Elect Thorn
as Will be inaugurated next Tuesday.
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Eanre Is-ues PARDON. by Hundreds

Paris. Jan. 4.-In accordance with new
year custom. President Faure has issued
nardons or reductions of sentence 10 a
number of persons condemned by court
martial Six hundred and forty-seVen VIII
receive the benefit Of the presidential pre-
roraffva
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LaT. nEWs az wieE

sam Bsss. ala tire ir1eteFau-
sea.sncs zet. se-eziaes vas declares Ed FL
1ses7assl. siiaasl - tae sg1rsaas assr- -
ca
gs-as. Jan 4-Tae ssosssAiea saes..y
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MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston. Mass. Jan. 4-Both branches Of
the great and general court of Massachu-
sets convened today and were sworn IN oy
the governor. George E. Smith Of Everett
was rejected president of the senate and
in the house John L. Bates Of Boston was
chosen sneaker.
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Lightnings on Mount OIrmnns

London, Jan. +.-The Consta1linople cor
respondent Of the Daily Telegraph says:
4 severe earthquake shock was felt here
about o'clock this "wednesday morning
which was followed by Two others OF a
mlde- character. Al the same time a
glow was distinctly observed over Mount
Olympus on the Macedonian border.
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To CURE COLDIN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money If 1t fails TO
cure 25c. The genuine has L. 5. Q. on
each tablet.
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HALE GONFESSES
HE IS PERHEXED

the person making the charges Out rAli'ei
in the truth or the falslty or these chaI ses'
Entertaining these views we SUBMIT
our action to the unprecedented Judgment
of our fellow citizens
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ernor Bolt calling the senate to order, and
Secretary Of the State Leseuer acting in
the same capacity for the house. Temper
airy organization was effected in the house
by the election Of George T Lee of Carter
county as speaker and H. ]. Simmons Of
Shelby county as secretary. Both houses
took recess without transacting any bust
ness.
TANNER on STREET RAILWAYS.
Springfield, III, Jan. 4.-The two houses
Of the Illinois legislature were organized
today, Senator James Warder, Republi-
can, being chosen president pro tenn OF the
senate, and L. H. Sherman, Republican,
speaker of the lower house
The street railway franchise lght began
at the first session, three bills on the
subject being introduced today.
Governor Tanner devoted the greater
part Of his message to the discussion Of
state issues. He referred at length TO the
much discussed Allen street railway fran
chise law and said that more legislation
on the subject is necessary. The street.
railways, he said, should pay their full
share OF the taxes according to value, and
there should be a reasonable and equita-
Referring to the coal mine riots at Vir-
den and Pana, the governor said that the
over-production of the mines of the state
was responsible for the trouble. He rec
commended an amendment 10 the present
arbitration law, making it obligatory on
the part of the contending forces to sub
nit their grievances TO an arbitration
board.
CALIFORNIA; NEW GOVERNOR.
Sacramento. Cal, Jan. 4.-The Inaugural
ton of Governor-elect Gage took place
today and was attended win considerable
pomp and ceremony. Governor-elect Gage
and retiring Governor Budd, seated IN a
carriage drawn by six white horses, We're
escorted from their hotel by the military
escort consisting of companies of naval
militia, regular militia and infantry. The
parade marched to the Capitol where Gov
ernor Gage delivered his first address.
He approved of the expansion idea and
also of the Paris exposition but left the
matter of an exhibit in the hands of the
legislature with the recommendation that
an appropriation be made sufficient TO
warrant an exhibit Worry of the state
Mr.. Gage said the state was suffering
from too much legislation and urged the
adoption of a constitutional amendment
providing that the legislature meet once
IN -four years. Governor Gage expressed
himself vehemently on the matter of ap-
preparations and said he would oppose all
legislation for the spending of he states
money. He urged California representa-
tives in congress to 90 an n their power
to effect the payment 20 this state by tire
federal government of $4,000, 900 claims for
supplying war material during the civil
war.
EXPANSION INDORSED.
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walter S. Stevens of Hennessey, repre-
sentative from the Sixteenth district, ar
rived in the city today. His name mas
been prominently mentioned in connection
with the speakership, but he declares him
self out of the race, which would indicate
that the west side is concentrating its
strength on Tom Reid of FL Reno.
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The governor has commenced work on
his ge to the legislature.
The National Loan and Investment COM
pany. Of Springfield, Mo-, has been grant
ed permit to do business in the territory.
McGregor Douglas of Oklahoma CITY Is
named as resident agent.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord, y. H. Jan. 4--The New Hamp-
shire general court assembled today. Or
sanitation was effected in the senate by
the election OF Thomas Nelson Hastings
OF Walpole as president. Frank D. Cur
rier Of Canaan was elected speaker Of the
r-rSA
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life prove
the stronger
and bring
him back to
happiuess3
man $ euer-
icai force
" weakened
down to the
until per
sumption
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MAINE.

Augusta, Ne. Jan 4.-The Sixty-ninth
Maine legislature was formally organized
today. Senator o. B. Olasou Of Gardiner
was elected president Of the senate and
Colonel r T. Stetson Of Bangor speaker
Of the house
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ex-governors of Oklahoma-Renfrow and
Seay-requesting them to represent Okla
homa in a convention that is called to meet
in St. Louis on the 10th instant, TO discuss
the feasibility of holding an exposition IN
1903 to celebrate the Louisiana purchase.
Representatives will be present from all
the states and territories carved from the
acquired territory. Mayor Allen of Okla
homa City has been asked to suggest a
delegate to the convention.
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Hoods Sarsaparilla keeps the blood pure
and the whole system in perfect order.
Take only Hoods.
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EXPANSION INDORsED.

In the assembly the Belshaw resolution
instructing the staJeS representatives IN
congress to support the administration IN
the matter of is policy regarding the Phil
ippines led TO an extended debate. The
resolution was finally adopted.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Harrisburg. Pa. Jan. both branches
Of the Pennsylvania legislature adjourned
at noon today until Thursday, January =.
Only business Of minor importance was
transacted al Jodsy's session.