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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
HousesNork is Hard Work Without It.

instant had an engagement at the juno
ton OF Magat and Rio Grande rivers.
Isabella province, enemy leaving four dead
and five mortany wounded in trenches.
Our loss was one drowned and four
wounded. Says he Is in need OF clothing
provisions and money. fJill reach Tu-
suegaro, Cagayan priyince. shortly.
Doubtless the navy relieved him yester-
day. Four hundred and seventy-fve span
ism prisoners arrived this morning. among
them the sick at Vigan, numbering 10.
Young. AZ Banqui, northwestern Iszon,
reports that his troops are still pursu-
ing the remnant OF the insurgents. who
hive twenty-three American prisoners in
tiieir possession. Country exceedingly
rough OF, men without shoes. SIN per-
sistently pursuing. Few Spanish prison
ers row in bands of insurgents. probably
1000. mostly n south. Expec- 10 effect
their relic in a few days Negros re-
por,s Sergeant Alfred Reeder. Sixth IN
fantry, y soldiers and Is native police.
attacked 400 insurgents at MadrigaI. Ne
gros, this morning. No casualties. En-
emy's loss IS killed and many
wounded"
General Otis notified the war depart
ment today that the transports City Of
Sydney and Pathan with the Forty-ffth
infantry volunteers arrived at Manila
this morning. No casualties are reported.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
IT MAKES MlLLIKEN VERY HOT
TO Think How Bryan and the ether
COpperheSdS Served the Soldiers.

G0tat-e, O. T.. Dec. I5.-WilIam q.
MllHkeu. "a returned Manila soldier. has
FURNISHED The Ponca City Courier his i'm
pressi0as OF the Philippines. especially
Luzon. which BE describes as wonderfully
rich in natural resources:
why he said. "as COMPARED with
Luzon. oklahoma is a Sahara. The for
ests abound with such valuable wood as
oak. walnut. mahogany ana ebony. and
bananas pinea0ples, cocoanuts. bread
fruit and numerous spices grow luxuri-
antiy if they are siven an opportunity.
The mineral resources Of the island are
untouched.
The difficulties Of campaigning in Iu-
ION would be hard TO comprehend bv one
who has never seen a tropical jungle
The statement led IN 10 the army and
the reporter asked II * was true thar the
kar.sas regiment murdered innocent and
defenseless people and 9lundered prom
erty.
1t Is not true" said MIliken. "rbe
report IS false. as false as night. TnStb-
ordination was almost unknown. was for
hidden by the s-rictesc orders and nm
iShed severely. The rebel wounded re-
ceived Just the same care our own bows
did. which was the best thar medical
skill could give. and the prisoners were
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
PHILIPPINES CIVIL SERVICE
On This Topic 1Er. Charles H. Onaparte
EXpatiates Muddiiy

Indianapolis. Dec. b.-The principal ad-
dress at the afternoon session OF the Ma
tional Civil Service league was by Charles
]. Bonaparte OF Baltimore. who spoke
on the "Spoils System in the Government
Dependencies" lie said in part: II do
not ask if, in very truth. we must drain
the chalice Of eastern sovereignty. I as
sumo that we must. or at least. that we
win, and on this assumption I have my
belief that, unless we first find and apply
a remedy for the disease Of our body poll
itic wherewith we have so long paltered.
we shall then drink deadly poison. But
l also believe no search needful 70 fnd
this remedy; it lies open TO our gaze;
ready to our hand; have we the common
sense and candor to own its need. the
civil courage to use 1t. Therein lies the
doubt If we send to Manila, whenever
civil may there be substituted for mill
tary government, such men as We choose
to rule over our greatest cities, TO speak
in the federal senate FOR our greatest
states, will living in an atmosphere OF
official uprightness' as do the people Of
India, make Filipino judges and magis-
trates upright also? To deal worthily
with this momentous problem. to fulGh
truly the portentious duty which awaits
our country. this question must be an
swered and answered truthfuuy. we must
see. and own that we see things as they
are. without imposture or SELF deception.
II 1t is better to be a patriot than
pessimist' which have no mind 20 deny, !
It IS better to be either than usr"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
BLISS AND M'KlNLEY COUPLED
For a Cursing in Connection with the
Indian Service.

Indianapolis. Ind, Dec 1.-THE nation
al convention Of the National Civil Ser
vice League closed this evening. The
topic of liveIiest interest was the report
Of the special Investigating committee
of which Nj Charles ]. Bonaparte of
baltimore IS president appointed some
time ago to report upon the action and
effect of such action, Of the Mckinley
administration with reference to civil
service reform. That part Of the report
which deals with 1.-The Indian Service
Under President Mckinley says: THE
committee finds itself compelled to repore
that probably no branch of the federal
service has suffered more from the raw
ages Of the spoilsmen during the present
administration than the Indian service.
That such should have been the fact is
not only misfortune but a disappoint-
ment The choice of Mr.. Cornelius N.
Bliss as secretary Of the interior was &C
oepted by many friends Of good govern
ment as an assurance that the progress
made under the two former admintstra-
tons would be continued. or at least
maintained. Such was not the case. No
serious attempt seems to have been made
10y the president or by Secretary Bliss to
conduct the service on non-partisan prin-
ciples. On the contrary, the secretary
was Influenced almost wholly by partisan
considerations In making appointments
and removals. Mr.. Bliss total want Of
sympathy with the merit system was
sufficiently indicated when he remarked.
in substance. to one who urged the reten-
ton Of a very worthy and efficient offic-
er. that he believed there were plenty Of
good Republicans fully as capable as the
official in question
The committee commends Commission
er Jones and. continuing its report on
the action OF the department, says: THE
appointments and removals made pure
ly for p3litiCas reasons are SO numerous
that it would be impossible to review
chem adequately in the limited space
available"
The report recifse the removal Of Dr..
Mailman. F. +. Lupp, Captain Stouch.
David Ray and others. who are mention
ed as Instances of good men turned
down FOR political reasons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
RANH|DE WHIPS USED
By Mrs. Fix and Her Daughter
at Shawnee
UPON Mr.. 7. J. LAZZELl
Whom They Accuse ofSIander
Mr. LazzeiPS Story.


Shawnee, o. T., Dec. 15.3The latest
sensation here occurred this afternoon
when Mrs. S. E. Fix and Clara Fix. wife
and daughter Of Jesse Fix, well-to-do
farmer living about one mile east of this
city, paid an old darkey 10 cents to go
into a restaurant and notify Thomas J.
Lazzell that there W persons on the
outside who desired to see him. Mr..
Lazzen, responding to the summons, was
Mortified to be met by the ladies with
cowhide whips, the administration of
which in regular doses, made the blood
fly from his face and neck. lie sought
refuge in retreat but found 1t difficult to
avoid the enraged women. Finally he
got away through the rear yard of a sa-
loon and the aggressors went home I'M
molested by the city officials. Asked why
they so treated Mr.. Lazzell, they said
he had made some slanderous remarks
about them, which they intended should
cease. Miss Fix is q beautiful brunette
from near Topeka, Kansas, and has lived
in and near this city for nearly three
years Tired of the mOnOtOny of farm
life she in the latter part of 1898 and
the former part Of 1899, clerked in the real
estate office Of Martell 81 Lazzen She
claims that Mr. Lazzell agreed to pay
her s. per week. LaZZell claims that he
was O pay for only such work as she
did. Lazzell says he has paid her in
full. She says Lazzeu owes about $50
balance This controversy has been in
justice court for several months and still
hangs there. The ladies heard of a re-
mark alleged to have been made by Mr.
Lazzeu. and considered derogatory, and
the ARRAY of this afternoon was the re
suit Mr. Lazzell is a Pottawatomie
Indian by adoption. He came from Kan
sas to this county some twenty-five years
ago. and is one of the most respected
citizens of Oklahoma.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
WASHINGTON DAY AT ENID
Red Men Observed the Day With Fit
Iinw EPrPruOuFas

Enid, O. T., Dec. 15-Cherokee Tribe
No. Il. Red Men OF Enid. celebrated the
centennial anniversary Of the death of
George Washington with appropriate
services last night The services were
m most beautiful in observance Of any
similar event ever given in Enid Master
OF ceremonies. Introductory lodge. Judge
W n. Anderson. followed by America.
sang by the audience The acting Off
GERS then filed 10 their respective sta
lions The Great Spirit was invoked by
The venerable prophet. Dr. E. F. X
Sparks. succeeding with the sachem, T.
q. Champlin. delivered a history Of the
origin and growth Of the order Speak
ing of the part Washington performed in
the organization II the Sons of Liberty.
from whica this order has been pernetu-
ated. Senior Sycamore Eugene Watrous
delivered a eujosy on American Lib
erty," followed ny Junior Saganore r.
q. Dickrsheets on The Giories % our
Republic and an grafton. The Life OF
Washington" by ] R. Ferguson. Miss
Edna Mckenzie rectted "Old Glory in a
manner that elected great applause.
Frank Manning recited The American
Flag" Judge . F. Irwin OF F. Reno.
made a very pleasing and forcible talk
on Washington. the Characteristic
American" The entertainment closed by
all present Joining in singing The Star
Saangled Banner"
Hunger is the best sauce" You win
have a good appetite Il you take Hoods
S7rSzosrf7la
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
WALES HORROR OF GAMBLING
Expressed in "A Letter 10 Church
PreIate, Anent Tranby Croft

London. Dec. 1J.-The biography OF DR..
Benson, the late archbishop OF Csntsr-
bury. just published reveals an interesting
letter which the Prince % Wales wrote
to him after the Tauby Croft scandal.
II Is as follows:
MY Dear Archbishop-You kind letter
has touched me, az know The Kind feel
ings which prompted you % write 70
me on the subject. which We have dis
cussed together and which. IS you sra
aware. has caused me deep palm and an
noyance. A recent trial. which no one
deplores moro than I Do. ard which
was powerless 20 prevent gave the rsa-
son for the press 20 make most bitter
and unjust attacks upon me, knowing
I was defenceless. and ! am not surs
politics were not MIXED W Ga H. The
whole matter has not died out and /
think. therefore that 81 would Re inop-
perfume for me. In any public manner. 70
allude again 60 the painful subject which
has brought such a torrent q abuse upon
me. not only by the press. but BY the
low church. and especially The noncon-
formists They have perfect right. ]
am well aware. Iu r. free country Ike our
own 20 express their opinions. out ! d
not consider t6a' rbey have a just r'gat
% jump az conclusions regarding mFseif
without knowing the facts. have
horror of gambling end should ai~afa
do ms utmost Co discourage others who
have an inclination for 81. a. c7nsii Ter
that eamblng. Ike intempersnoe. r. one
% the greatest curses which co1riry
could Dc afflicted with. Horse racing
may prosaee gambling o. % may not.
bat 7 have always looked rqo1 - -
manly e78-t. which g. poraiar vi'h Eng
,.shneu o. all classes. art there = 70
reason why g, should - looked lpaH ~
q gambling transaction Alar. those ~ho
VIII gamble. wii gamble at anything
~ have written quite openly 20 Tou.
nr Gear archbishop. VHem have bad
he advautsrs ~ Knowing sa many gsprs
Believe ne. sincerely. yours.
ALBERT EDWARD.
'sRoyal Yacht OEhorHs. c9Wes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
BOYCOTT By BUYERS
Of 0kIahoma'S Cattle VIII Be-
come Necessary
SAYS M. D. GOODNIGHT
If inspectors Don't Get To-
gether on Regulations.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. I'm. D. Good
night of CowIey county, Kansas, pur-
chased a carload of cattle near Mulhan
last week, loaded them on the cars and
at Arkansas City the United States in
spector inspected the cattle and gave
Mr.. Goodnight a clearance certificate.
Notwithstanding, the Kansas livestock
inspector at this stage stepped in and re-
fused 10 pass the cattle, compelling the
owner to re-ship them to MulhalI Mr.
Goodnight is in Guthrie seeking advice
that Will compel the Kansas inspector to
pass his cattle. He said: Il will lose
heavily if denied relief, and I want to
say further that if this fool system of
inspection is continued Oklahoma cat
tie will live and die in Oklahoma, as we
buyers cannot fool away our time and
money on United States, Kansas and
Oklahoma inspectors and get the worst
of it. These sanitary boards ought TO
hold a Joint meeting. establish rules for
inspection, and advertise them, so that
cattlemen can understand the system of
inspection. There is no sense in one in
spector reporting cattle %. k and an
other inspector rejecting them in the
same town.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
MANILA SWARMS WITH SPIES
They are Said TO Know Everything
the Americans Intend TO DO.

Boston. Dec IA letter received from
one OF the officers Of the United states
ship Monterey, at Manila. dated N0vem-
Der 3. SAYS: THE Princeton TO-DAY was
ordered to coal 10 60 to some unknown
destination. Great secrecy IS maintained
nowadays-even misleading statements
are published in the papers. They DO not
fool the willy natives. however who get
information from the main source ~ orr
ders II Is said. with reason FOR absolute
belief. that spies have been caught with
copies OF orders which had rot yet
reached the person 20 whom thsy we're
addressed and that the 6etaohmen's -
soldiers ordered hy telegraph 90 move
have been ambUshed In places where ffe
Insurgents could only have reached -
being informed O. the intended move
ments. Secrecy at present Is more q
pireteace than a reality"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
HIGH TRIBUTE TO HOBART
Paid by the Republican National Com
mitteeman i'm Council


Washington, Dec. 15.-The Republican
national committee today adopted the
following resolutions in memory Of Vice
President Hobart: 1.-The National Repub-
ncan committee assemblies under condi-
tons which cause poignant grief. 1t
mourns the death Of one of who was its
associate in the years which have pass
ed and who died second only in position
of honor rank and station in this coun-
try-Garret A. Hobart of New Jersey,
lac vice president Of the United States.
For nearly twenty years this committee
enjoyed his wise counsel, and his unfail-
ing support in every emergency. His
judgment was always sound, and his tact
and discretion unerring. Ever courteous
and affable, his urbanity never ceasing
it was a pleasure and a privilege TO be
associated with him in any capacity.
There was no spot or blemish on his
pure private life; and the nations SYM
pathies have gone out to those whom ne
has left bereaved. Net even a whisper
was ever heard against him in his long
political career. Yet he was a sturdy
Republican and gave and took hard
blows in many a political fight. He never
avoided an issue, nor evaded response
bility. He commanded the respect and
esteem of his political opponents Of al
most every degree, with the devoted 10y
atty of his friends. Enemies he had
none, public ar private. His great heart
was never closed to any just appeal for
aid or sympathy. Every act of his busy
life dignified American citizenship, and
In his closing years he conferred honor
upon the high office which ne held. Every
to those cmfwypetaoin neutrality-suspicious.
attribute Of his character drew him close
to those with whom he was associated
Every act Of his public life, in a long
and distinguished career of usefulness
justified the confidence which his fellow
citizens reposed IN him. The Republican
national committee extends to his fam
lily its most profound and sincere sympa-
thy, and directs that a copy of this
memorial be engrossed and transmitted
to them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
WITH A GRAY WOLF
Judge Beatty or oklahoma City Falls
AfouI Of "a Loafer,

Guthrie. o. T, Dec 15.-The Oklahoma
City Times-Journal says: Judge Beatty,
a prominent attorney of this city, return
ell home last evening from a hunting trip
in the Wichita mountains. While gone
the Judge had quite an adventure with
an immense gray wolf. The hunters left
here a week ago last Saturday and on
Wednesday planned a deer drive. While
the judge was doing a creek he heard
shots and saw an animal running but
could not determine what it was, he
waited until it passed through the
brush and came into the open and then
fired at it, hitting It, but it limped
away, leaving a trail of blood which he
followed, but lost near a clump of
bushes. While trying to find the trail
again he turned his back to the thicket,
when the wolf, which had hid in the
thicket. Ieaped out and caught the judge
by the heel, fits teeth going through his
shoe and almost meeting in the judges
heel, making a very painful wound. He
put his other foot on the animals neck
and choked It loose but it again sprang
at him and this time caught him by the
calf of the leg. He jerked loose from It
and the animal was then dispatched by
Mr. Barber Of this city. who had been
attracted by the melee. The wolf was
big one and was what IS called a
"loafer." much more dangerous than an
ordinary gray wolf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
PAYNE DECIDES NOT TO OFFER
His Resolution for the 8e-apportion
meat OF Delegates

Washington, Dee I5.-Tae Payne reso-
luton for the re-sp10IntmeaL % dele
gates TO the national Republican c0uvsn-
ton or The basis OF tae Republican vote
cast in the states ana territories Viii
not be pressed AZ tlas meeting If The ma
tsonal communities. Up "a last night Mr..
Payne hal fully intended 10 otter the
resolution tomorrow ana TO urge les
adoption. but after a conference with the
president a- lhe White House tonight.
~ n..lca Secretary Dick and Governor
Mash - 0hio were present decided 30
abandon ghe sao-- 10 have is aetet en- 81
thls meeting. Mach opposition has been
devel7pe3 - she proposes change an8 tbe
conclusion was reached lhat It was in
expeisent q push tae matter AZ ms girue
M-. Payne wsI make . statement before
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16

eral service; IN the encoura cement OF the
enemies OF reform IN their Efforts TO Grip
PIE the merit system. in a further relax
alton OF the rules. and in the widespread
disIrust OF the promises Of the president
and the party IN power 70 enforce and
extend the civil service law. We aeo
regret that the president has not full
SLED the assurances given BY him 70 a
committee OF the league OF his intsn-
ton 70 include in the classified service
a much larger number OF places than
those withdrawn. but. on the contrary.
has included none whatever. We ven
ture 10 hope that such extensions may
be made at no distant day.
We ask congress 10 remove the iegis-
lauye restriction upon the consolidation
OF postofices, TO the end that The de-
partmeat may apply the merit system 10
minor Offices. wherever practicable. by
making them branches OF larger Offices
and filing them from the clerical force
therein. The withdrawal OF fourth-class
postmasterships from patronage would
destroy one of the most formidable re-
naming bulwark.s Of the spoils system.
The league rejolces IN the substantial
progress made IN civil service reform Ia
the state o, New York. by the passing
OF an effective reform law. and heartily
commend Governor Roosevelt FOR his dis-
tinguished public service In aiding to re-
store the merit system, which has hees
feriously impaired 10y his predecessor.
The league expresses Is satisfaction at
the action OF Governor WoIeott % MsSs-
achusetts in extending the classified ser
vice and resisting thu insidious attempt
made 20 cripple the system in that state.
Ne confidently rely upon pubic opinion
To effect the ultimate extension Of the
merit system TO all branches Of our IA.
tionaI state and municipal governmental
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
4 THOUSAND ToNGVFS

Could not express the rapture Of Annie
Z. Springer. of l125 Howard street, Phila-
de.phia. Pa. when she found that Or.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her Of a lacking
cough that had for years made
life a burden. All other remedies
and doctors could give her no
help. hut she says of this ROYAL
cure; 1t soon renewed the pain In ny
chest ana I caa nov sleep sou0dlv some
thins 7 can scarcely remember doing he
fore feel like sounding its praises
throughout the universe" So will e.a~y
one who tries Or. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs. Price soc and s1o0. Trial bottles
free at G. Behring's drug store; every
bottle guaranteed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-16
TO EXECUTE BUSHWHACKERS
l. Considered the Quickest Way TO
settle That Element

washington. Dec i5.-Izolzts1 bands o.
t-.s1zascking Insurgents WHO are caught
BY Cur forces IN The Philippines ara Ike
'y 70 - samTnari1y 5ealt vita A. The
caaIuet meeting today IRE matter Ess
discussed az some Ie-g.h. ard = vas tas
general sentiment mat the situation de-
rnzaSe5 vigorous treatment A. org 80
IRE insurgents keep uD 8 sh5w q sa arrzT
under a senalaaee O: Discipline they MI
- treated a. prisoners g xar Whsn CAP
tareI. BAT when they esgeaera-s lEt7 isa-
lated b4z5s GO mzr4s1srs. ssrssst1s o1r
forces ay cold 5lo-oGe5 assass 1st2o1s. 8
il fhs Judgment - RI o=esTs - cen
rnaas In tEe Philippines. ard = - p-ss-
scent an 5,he members = tne cz1et-
ttst ire E.taatgoa asIa1ss sgrnarT az
tla4
Tcs 1a- 5saarzmeat received q ra-s
rasssaze from Genera osas lea4g. si-
5ax the latest tss el7Hzns1ts 81 80 stsz-
.san sa .he PAnlaasase- Tas e1sseEraFa
aas a. fe.I1ws Bssrhetar Tse1is-
s5lr.A .ns4ztry saitzGsa. sa2ssis G. -
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tour q Egypt T. can b. made quickly.
comfortably and a. reasonable cost -
Joining Gates personally conducted Sew
enth Annual Excursion t7 Mexico ia
Santa Re Route. leaving Chicago Feb
ruary p Through yes-l5vie3 special
train. comprising otasrvs,.on car. CONE
paTtmeut car. dining car and Fullrua1s.
Tickets include every recessary sT2ezse
fo- thirty days trip. Itinerary arranged
for seeing Mexico by day EhL Ie3 e.
cape Indictment March weather ~ home.
INQUIRE o. local azeut. r. 2. q s r Rg.
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CIVIL SERVICE RESOLUTIONS
DenouncinE the President and Urging
Erfnnsinns of the ANssem

Tu5le1spoIiE Dee. E-At tre aaF1fss
secession Of tas national CiTl s+rve-
Ieazse to8aY al re al1 o1.cera Esrs Fs-
elected and resolutions. whlcH gszt 81
part as f1Il1vs were adopted
The league regards enc 1r1sr lsFsst
- the prsslssn. IN 80 1fa dag = Nag
Iast. vith6ra ri1v esverat tac sz-1 places
from 10 cisssf1es service ard - azt1g
ths -. e. Intsr5e1 - prevent sFsslers ef
.hs Jaw. az tss srst 1arisfssaata hs~s-
ward stsp taken ~ q fsaersl acr5rfa-
traitor since tae eiril service as aza
v@sse1 Toe faizr-1us fleets e ts-s or
Ger have a5rss5g ss~u So "a tb@ ~
ns-aitra.s5u - rzang parts q, r.. fes-