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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
Lightning and Its Destruction.

Lightning, far this season, has proved unusually
destructive of human life and property in the United
States Three people killed in day last week in
England states, Pennsylvania and in
statistics lightning casualties last
year been compiled and published by the weather
During appears there upward 1900
lightning buildings causing
a money of about and half million dollars. Three
hundred and sixyseven lost 494 persons
were more severely injured by lightning
by lightning during the year valued
$4,000 Of the OF lightning stroke
the vicinity of wire fences
the lightning in large instances striking the
fences distance from the stock which
were killed statistics the belief that
danger lightning closely built cities than in
the open country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
A Writer of Many Stories Dead.

Mrs. D. E. N Southworth died Saturday in her cot
tage washington City. Thirty forty
there popular writer Of light literature in
AmesaEa- universally read and admired by all
lovers of romance American and especially
women looked for the weekly instalments Of
New York Ledger with interest which
later able to evoke Judged by literary
Standards Mrs Southworth great writer. Her
plots their family resemblance and her
heroines looked much alike
Yet over thirty years unquestlonaby commanded
largest country, and her stories did
comparison with the shilling shockers Of Eng
of fashion for Though Mrs
southworhs masterpieces of art they
invariably Clean they the requisite
touch of nature is manifest from the popularity they
enjoyed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
9a1IY 49, Ga9R
M nuRnnCK Rditn-
Why We viii Celebrate Today

This anniversary Of nations natal day is Of
interest and significance than Fourth Of July
many decades The victories 8 year rather the
triumphs Of century estimate
MANKIND of America has been exalted
greatly brief period than in her
torical Though Asiatc arch
pelago inhabitants and turn its
people, make Porto Rico an independently. the
fact prowess power universal
cesson. ago yesterday imperial span's prOudes
feet bottom Of participate in that
oblivion Of deep to which Dewey just
the squadron onti5o day. year ago. the
nations of the cognzance another first
power mete therefore the folds
Glory ried cheering breeze that BOOM
ing cannon should reecho acclaim voice CT
patriot jubiaton throughout the
length ano breadth Of this happy and land for
we are indeed greatest people proud
est nation on earth.
With thy by the waters of hemispheres,
of thy destiny high ascendancy
the chants homage to thee o. Columbia And
the sounding praises daughters who
proclanng thy exceedingly this
their heritage OF freedom.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
CoIorado,s Golden Girl at Paris.

Monana's silver Status modelled after Ada Rehan and
exhibited the Columbian exposition is to be ecpsed by
girl in solid gltering gold by Colorado The
exposition committee contracted for the
ing statue all the metal in which "is be the
duct of the Centenpial state mines"
figure will be 1fe-size, with its six
feet four inches in height 1t is estimated that million
dollars worth Of gold will be used The pedestal
copper and silver. standing five eight inches
high three feet the and six feet
base Upon four panels in basreef is intended show
representative Colorado On the
panels representations of the scenic
attractions Of the four railroads of
artistic it is proposed show the
output of the leading mines Of the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
The Edison Automobile.

Thomas Edison II he has been correctly quoted. Will
automobile ready for which will eclipse
1.-THE French naptha
chimes will the class with mine" he is
quoted saying land the inventors will hang their heads
disgust when the which is being completed
placed those of French make The mechanism Of
NY is PRACTICAL 1t is greatly condensed
clumsy appearance will be done away WITH and the
whole affair will be lighter"
Edison said have added that experience will
the vehicle that will travel at the
between twelve and fourteen miles hour, and
motive power will be sufficient $50 miles
whou. recharGinG the battery. Moreover, Mr. Edsons
automobile will be comparatively cheap oneseat buggy
will be sold fer between three hundred dollars
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
He Can Never Know 1t All.

On meeting his wife at Rennes Dreyfus dazed
by his feelings +. able to talk
express nteigiby the conversation which fol-
only being brought back for
a rehear1ng. Everything in the Of information
kept from him, little dreaming the meanwhile that
whole world had become interested in his welfare
the newspapers Of and country had
been since the Of Zolas in demanding of the
justice crying "shame!" Captain Dreyfus,
released only the efforts put forth in his be-
half in his country and step by STEP the
end the truth plain but will probably
realize that in the meantime he object
many diverse tongues natlona:=s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

by journals of British people II is dcult to under
stand" And it is especially dicult. adds why
crown precisely Americans winning the Philip
pines-by cesson following victorious and without
asking the people with land Then
gives examples: India obtained for England
ways usfable Cape Colony wrested from the
Dutch. Australia and New Zealand obtained only
after the subugaon Of the natives Of those countries
Egypt Soudan modern examples Of entirely
policy" letter concludes: It is fatuous to de-
policy sanctioned by the history of the
empire you attempting defend Popularity gained by
attacking a nation which endorses and policy
historically actually British suicidal piece of In
consistency for any British journal"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

(From the Philadelphia RecordD
CAller-I have here several bills which
are long overdue. and
Harduppe tdesperstelyl-I an sorry 10
say that our chashler is GU; today.
CaNer-oh. well. 1t doesn't make much
difference; IL call and pay them az some
future date. G0od-day. sir.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
Insect T.senst Destroyer.

4 natural enemy OF the locust has been
d discovered In the Argentine Republic cali
ed the champs peetle. This insect former
IL fed upon dead alinals and other car
rion, but has developed habit OF feeding
upon the eggs OF the locust. and as there
are great numbers of the des'royers the
loCuSts have dcre comparatively little
damage this year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
Another View ofthe Natter.


81 firmly believe" she said. that vo-
man should have the right 10 propose"
''Of course II woman proposes" he re-
Piled. she would give an engagement ring
and other presents instead Of receiving
them"
ION second thought" she answered.
perhaps Il would he better not 20 change
existing conditions"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

Donenico Mascagni Of Italy is dead He a baker
the father of the famous author Cavalier Ruscana
and probably felt that by becoming a musician son
missed making a good baker of himself
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

The St Louis man who wants the United States to be
known as "Usona' has wheel in his head. The United
States is America We simply haven't had time whip
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04
PIanna a, : Ips.aarnn.are

(From the Ohio State JoGrnzID
II don't Ike this here picket duty"
said the Filipino outpost
Neither do !" responded q comrade
Whenever The Americans pat In an ap-
pearance the boys an the trenches always
&c; the start OF ux-'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

The family Of Governor Pngree is trying get
out Of politics II they do they will accomplished
more than the Democrats and Popuss Michigan ever
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

It doesn't take much foresight eastern
Democrats have tied around the ground that
hey will pull 1t CIT from under BY the next
c. invention
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

The most affecting thing of the year reunion Of
Captain Dreyfus and his wife And the Dreyses
neighbors probably who remember Dreyfus
home emitted harbrushes bootiacks and rolling
through the windows.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

Froa THE North A1esieaal
Runners CT one more great iEa<s ID ne
air.
Aneesinx AL raes and al rsaies:
rs ruuarrA abroad that tne AA33-os-aii-
wurk
WIN nn-rry tAa JAek-sf-ali-tEsea&
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

lFr0m the P1tfxbusg Chroricle.l
Ex-senator PETER tsn's saying any
thing noWaday2.'' remarked egu.sdl<.
wei. he's not a Popnssxi any iozger.-
explained GcS9lnigeE-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

AS Dreyfus is acquitted will be permitted 10
read the newspapers And how surprised find
SPANS ancient honor hanging UP our coihesline
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

Dewey got US into trouble before breakfast than
we will be able to get out OF before midnight
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

The Spanards have been Of Havana six months
and from 100000 jumped to 81 COO 600
Perhaps that isn't winning the Cubans.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

We will not call this country Usona United States
Is good enough In the end, be as much
United States Asia Minor Rome.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

Mark Hanna &C.: the Republican ticket
IIobars's life.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

When Dreyfus finally reached French he broke
down and cried France has sinned and will be punished
for her transgression.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

Mrs. f. D. E " Southworth dead. She wrote novels
when the people wanted novels. literature.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

This dav set aside small boy to be patriotic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-04

BY this time year automobile viii be with US
And il doesn't irecrackers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
PROF. CARLYLE IN HARNETT
Charms Students of Buie's Greek Acad-
emy-Other Exercises Enlargement.

Charms Students of Buie's Greek Acad-
emy-Other Exercises Enlargement.
Buie's Creek, n. c., Sept. 1S.-(Specia'l
Friday night, Sept. 18th, Prof. j. b.
Carlyle, of Wake Forest College, deliy
cred a most excellent address before the
students and friends of Buie's Creek
Academy. 1t was pronounced one Of the
most powerful addresses ever delivered
here. Christian Education was his sub
ject. There We're some exercises by the
school, also. Messrs. j. Il. Tugwell, OF
Pitt county, and r. W. Stewart, of Ram
dolph county, gave destinations and Mr..
G, S. Simmons, of Edgecombe. sang Il
solo, Georgia Camp Meeting, which was
much enjoyed. Miss TOrniinson render
ed Rock of Ages in pantomime, which
was beautiful and enjoyed by every
body. The music by the b. G. A. String
Band, led by Miss Poole, added much
to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Today we have registered our Tooth
boarding student, 100 in all, and there
are five more boarding students to enter
tomorrow In order to accommodate the
large attendance another room is being
added and fitted mp with patent desks.
Capt w. H. Kendrick, OF Raleigh, is to
give his lecture, "Ups and Downs o
Wife Hunting" October 9th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
THE GOVERNORS
DISCUSS TRUSTS
Governor Sayers Chairman
of the Conference.
MANY SPEECHES MADE
SEVERAL LIVELY TILTS BE
TWEEN THE SPEAKERS.
MUCH DIFFERENCE OF OPINION SHOWN
Sayers, Jones and Pingree Think Trusts Can
be Controlled by the States. Others
Think the States and Congress
Should Work Together.

St. Louis. Mo-, Sept. 20-The Coy
errors of Arkansas, Tennessee, Michi-
gan, Missouri, Iowa and Colorado, most
of them accompanied by their attorneys
general, and other representatives OF
Montana, Indiana, Mississippi and Wash
ington, in response to the invitation of
Governor j. ID. Sayers, of Texas, to
meet III conference for the purpose of
discussing the trust question, assembled
today at the Planters Hote', where
three sessions We're held. Their confer
enee will be concluded tomorrow morn
ing. when The Committee ON Resolutions
will be ready to report.
Governor Savers was present with his
attorney general and was chosen pernnl-
nent chairman of the conference. Gov
ernors McLaurin, of Mississippi, Foster,
of Louisiana, and Gambler OF Georgia
sent regrets.
Governor Savers announced that C. G..
Heifner, insurance commissioner, IF
Washington State, had written to him,
saying the Governor of that State did not
represent public sentiment and he desir-
ed the privilege of attending. He wls
admitted by vote of the conference.
Most of the day was spent in speech
making and almost every one uf those
present was afforded an opportunity TO
air mis- views ON the question. All the
speakers Were listened to with great at
tention. There were several tits be,
tween speakers OF opposite political faith,
that gave spice to the proceedings.
There seemed to be Il great difference
off opinion as to the best method of rem
edyfng the trust evil Some OF those
present thought that the State laws row
in vogue We're sufficient to control the
operations of the combinations complain
ed of, while others were of the opinion
that uniform laws should be enacted by
the several States and by Congress. Some
Were for the complete ann.hilafion of
the trusts, while others favored their reg
ulation. Governor Savers and Pingree
in the speeches delivered today showed
themselves strongly i'm favor of the first
lea. as was also Governor Jones, of
Arkansas. Governors Thomas. and
Shaw favored the enactment of laws
to restrict the combines There vas
almost as much difference of opinion
among the attorneys general who We're
heard.
Governors Shaw of Iowa and Thomas.
of Colorado and Attorney General Tay-
lor. of Indiana deft for home tonight
The committee ON resolutions held a ses-
sion far into the night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
LITTLEroN's LARGE OPENING.

Littleton, n. c., Sept. 20.-(Special.) -
Today was red letter day for Lttle
ton Female College, it being tlae largest
opening in the history Of that most eX-
cellent and deservedly popular institu-
tion Of learning.
The college began the work OF It's 18th
year today with faculty of ID officers
and teachers, comprising some Of the
hest equipped and thoroughly competent
INSTRUCTORS to be found, and an enroll
ment of more than seventy boarding
pupils and liberal local patronage
The president and faculty have as
summed their duties fully alive to their
responsibilities; the students have begun
their work with unusual earnestness,
and the indications are that this will be
the most prosperous of amy previous
scholastic year. The management IT
Tins institution is very progressive, and
an addition Of forty rooms is being push
ed with all possible diligence; and the
girls say the east and south veran las
now under construction will he a thinS
of beauty and joy forever. The peoiy y
of Littleton are justly proud Of this en-
terpnse and rejoice with President
Rhodes in that ii mas become one of the
foremost female colleges in North Caro-
lima.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
AT WORK ON THE CHEROKEE,

Pasque Island, Sept 20.-The wreck
ers who have arrived ait the scene of the
stranding of the steamer Cherokee which
went aground ON the Graveyard, =
Sanshon Island yesterday while ON her
way from Jacksonville to Boston, were
unable to do much work this morning
owing 10 the southeasterly gale, which
spfsgmlg up suddenly in the anorning. The
tugs Taurus and Mercury arrived with
'1he wreclSing Fighter alongside the steam
er early, hut as the roughnass Of the wa
Ter increased the wrccking master was
Obliged to order the tugs into harbor for
safety.
Although the gale has not injured the
Cherokee nor caused her to change posi-
ton, it is feared that if the storm con-
r.nued any length Of time lit will be very
difficult to save her. As soon as the gale
subsidies the wreckers will resElnr work.
The cargo viii first be lightered and an
attempt made to patch mp the hole in the
forward part of the vessel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
ANOTHER RAD IN TROUBLE
A DEPUTY.-U. S. MARSHAL ROBBING A
DRUNKEN MAN.
Judge Brown Holds that the Legislature Had
the Right TO Appoint the New Members Of
the County Boards of Education.

Pittsboro, n. c., Sept. 20-(Special.) -
Last night about dark United States
Deputy Marshal j. NJ. Hammock was
arrested and tried before T. II. Colvert,
mayor, for attempting to rob Mr.. Geo.
Dunn. The evidence was that Dunn
was drunk and Hammock was rifing his
pockets for his money. He was bound
over in the sum of $500 for his appear
ance at magistrates court today.
The grand jury is in session now
and the case will come up during this
term of court.
The most important case of this term
of court, was that of the old board of
education against the new board appoint
ed by the last Legislature After hear
ing the pleadings read, the judge stated
that a similar case had been argued be-
fore him at Granville court week be-
fore last, and that after careful CON
sideration he had decided that the Leg
islature had the right to appoint the
defendants as school directors, and that
the old board of education had been
legally abolished. Upon this intimation
Of the judge counsel did not argue the
case, and Judgment was rendered in fa-
vor of the defendants, from which judg-
ment an appeal was taken. Messrs. II.
\. London and Womack & Hayes APP
pearing for the new board. and ]. A.
Long and ]. A. Giles for the old board.
More prisoners have been sent to the
roads at this term and business more
rapidly dispatched than has ever been
known before at this court house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
NOW THE GREATEST CIRCUS.

The Washington, D. c., Post, one of
the most conservative newspapers i'm
the United States, did most unusual
thing i'll deyoting an editorial 10 the
Wallace circus, which came to Wash
ington, ID. c., unknown and went away
with an established reputation. In
part the Post said:
THE Great Wallace Show represents
aii that there is of legitimate worth in
the circus business. 1t is in charge OF
men who aspire to elevate the tone and
purify the atmosphere Of the ealing,
and we believe the thousands who have
attended the performances during the
past two days will certify they have.
succeeded. Not only was tine perform
ance up to the highest professional
and artistic standard, the menagerie
large and varied, and the trained ani-
mails of the best, but there was not IN
connection with the Wallace Show a sim
gle one of those discreditable and demon
alizing features which have dome so much
to give the circus bad name and to dis
courage the true friends of that other
wise wholesome form of amusement The
managers Of the Wallace Show keep all
their promises, advertise nothing they do
not expect to give. and carefully diyest
their performances of anything md ey
erything calculated to offend the niccs.
taste We are sure that the verdict Of
Washington will be most favorable and
that the show can return to us sure oe
finding genuine admirers and friends
The big circus institution will exhibit
in Raleigh, Monday, Sept. 2Jth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
DISSERTATION OF CHURCHES
Young Mems Catholic Union Call For
An Investigation.

New York. Sept 20.-Tha National
Union of Catholic Young Mems So
cieties in session in Newark, today adopt
ed the following resolutions:
Whereas. for some TIME past many
rumors have appeared in the public
press, and have been affirmed by private
advices, that Catholic churches in the
Philippines have been desecrated and
desp0iled of sacred vessels ana vest
ments by soldiers of the United States,
."Resolved. That we, the Catholic
Young Mems National Union, embracing
$4,000 men in the United States, do call
upon the President of the United States,
having every confidence in his fair
mindedness. justice and respect for all
religions. and through him upon The
other proper authorities, for a thorough
investigation and report urGn such ru-
mors as to their truth or falsity. and,
Resolved, That if upon proper ;nves-
tigation these rumors should be found
true in whole or in part, we demand,
First, the punishment of those guilty
or responsible for such outrages upon
our religion, and,
Second, that the necessary measures
be adopted to prevent the recurrence of
such dissertations.
Resolved. That copy of these reso-
lutions, duly authenticated by the
President and Secretary of this conven-
ton, be forwarded to the President of
the United States
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-09-21
RIOTS BREAK OUT / NALGIERs.
A Jew Halter Stirs up Demonstrations
Against the Jewish Population.

A jew Halter Stirs up Demonstrations
Against the Jewish Population.
Algiers, Sept 21.-7Max Regis. fofancr
Mayor of Algiers, and a notorious jew
batter, who returned here recently
haunted by the idea that the Govern
mcnt intended to arrest him and emolous
of the notoriety of Jules Guerin, shut
hllmself up for four days with party
of adherents in a villa labelled Anti
Juif'' just 0ntside the town. IIe laid
i'm a stock of provisions for a siege. Yes
ferday, apparently annoyed at the alb
sence of any move Gun the part Of ;he
police, he issued forth and began stirring
up anti-Jewish demonstrations during
which the windows OF several snops own
ed by Jews were smashed. File Jews
responded by firing reyolvers, and the
mob raised the cry Death to the Jews"
The riots continued throughout the
evening and finally the troops charged
with drawn swords and dispersed the
rioters. Regis regained the villa ard
barIicaded himself and his companions.
During the ARRAYS nine persons We're
stabbed or shot, among them three police
agents and two inoffensiye citizens. 1t is
reported that some Jews were amGag
the wounded. Order was finally restored
about midnight
The rioting was renewed af-
ter midnight in the Jewish quar-
ter, where there were collisions be-
tween the Anti-Semites and the police
Several persons Were injured, and the
police made six arrests.