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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
RHODES PLAN GOES
Talks the Chartered Company
Into His Loan Scheme.
SAYS EMPEROR WILLIAM
Is oad-Minded and Doesn't
Rob Poor Promoters.

London, May 2.-An enormous crowd o
people gathered in the vicinity Of th'
Cannon Street hall here today, in the hope
of hearing Mr.. Cecil Rhodes address be
fore the meeting of the Chartered British
South African company. The people be
gan gathering as early as s o'clock in the
morning outside the hail. and thousands
were refused admission to the meeting
When Mr.. Rhodes arrived at noon he Wa:
greeted with tremendous cheering The
Duke Of Abercorn, president Of the com
pany, occupied the chair, and was sup
ported by Earl Grey and Lord Clifford,
vice presidents Of the company, and other
directors. Mr. Rhodes, addressing the
meeting of 2,0J0 persons, took an opti-
mistic view Of the pastoral and minecal
future of RhOdesia-
Referring to his recent visit to Bac!in,
Mr.. Rhodes said that the agreement Tor
carrying the telegraph lines through Ger
man territory was effected through the
kindness of Emperor William, who, what
ever might have been his feelings cspsct-
ing certain little incidents which had re-
was still a broad-minded man. (Cheers).
The emperor met his proposition with an
admirable breadth Of mind, and offered
him every means for carrying out his
plans. The conduct of European counules
ordinarily, Mr.. Rhodes said, was 10 !e"y
blackmaiI wherever ii was possible. The
German emperor, however, charged moth
ing for the concession except the cost Of
the maintenance Of the line.
Dealing with his failure 10 come to an
agreement with the government Of Great
Britain respecting the proposed guarantee
for the projected Cape-to-Cairo railway,
Mr.. Rhodes said that the direc5ocs PIC
posed 10 raise e3,OO0OOO (s150O0, 00W Dy tire
issue Of bonds bearing 4 per cent in.e -est.
and with this money to build TIE e
manning 80 miles northward. The mil
lionaire Alfred Belt had offered t. taka
25O0,000 if Mr.. Rhodes took G2OO.CGJ. Tie
government had failed the company in
this matter, but the commercial instincts
OF the city had carried them though.
(Cheers).
Mr.. Rhodes referred to the fact that
tender for the construction Of 30 miles of
Rhodesian railways had cen ma Ie from
America, and added: found b. far the
lowest tender was an American firm.
Carnegie's bid, fortunately, was not in
order. so we were able to give it to our
own people," This statement was greeted
with loud cheers.
The loan scheme proposed by Mr.. Rhodes
WIS approved by the meeting en- show
OF hands.
Tie meeting OF he Chartered British
bouth Africa company was the chief at
7rscuon On the stock exchange today.
81 eculators were disappointed because tho
Pr lCsed government guarantee for the
projected Caoe-tH-GaiVo raiIws, was ret
forthcoming, and did not approve Of the
optimistic statements made in regard N
the project. Charterers were wobb1v
haftirs were generally moderately good
and DeBoers we're very strong on Paris
buying.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS

Macon, Ga. May 2.-The Third United
States volunteer infantry Gmmunes), Col
onel Ray, was mustered out here today.
Havana, May Colonel Duncan Hood.
Of the Second immune regiment. who has
been i'll with appendicitis. Is reported TO
be much better.
Havana. May 2-Laconte. the discharged
soldier Of the Second artillery regiment
who has been going about Havana with
his head bandaged. claiming he was SHOT
by policeman and asking for sympathy
from his old regiment on that account,
was examined today in the police court
Neither wound nor bruise was found upon
him.
Louisville, Ky, May 2-The contract TO
furnish the silver service for the battle
ship Kentucky was given 70 Philadelphia
firm today at cost OF 8, 90. The service
will be composed of more than seventy
pieces and next to those OF the battleship
Indiana and cruiser New York VIII be the
handSomest IN the navy. The service will
be ready FOR presentation when the Ken
lucky put 10 sea in Sovemoer
Ponta Del Gada. Azore Islands. May q
The United States cruiser Chicago. after
having spent four days here on her cruise
70 Africa by way q the Suez canal, sailed
away yesterday. During the stay % the
cruiser az this port she was visited oy al
the local civil and military officers who
paid the.r respects 70 Rear Admiral HeT-
iso1. Vice Consul Agguste NeTeira -
corted Admiral Hew.son 70 the calef places
q interest and 20 the palace gardens and
the theatre. The band from the Chicago
landed on Sunday and played r the muulc-
ipal park. thelr performances eIci1ag
hearty applause from me guoiic-
New York. Nay "A epecaI % tss
Tines from Washington save; Psyraster
General Stewart. L. s y, hiss been ir-
formed By Assistant Secretary Alien q
,ha Intention q tae navy department %
retire rim o. May :. ar age The comm
nicauon also Informed Adrn-rai Stewart
mat re would 70 OF re retired Tx under
two sections o tha psrs7nuel laE. Wa.eh
assures him ire rank and pay % a rear
admiral TIE assertion - tas fsc- that
Stewart = emitted % rave ere retired raak
and -av - a rear admiral 81 inserev lrz
- tha se-vsos a. i-5icztlaz -rs a53;o1
q the recent 5e1.ss77 - - controller @:
tae meaning - re law. Tee new pay
master reas-al All ~ Pay Director A15erI
: Ksr-T. rov a. %s~ YORK
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
A NEW
Digestive Principle.

The leading medical publications OF the
country have been giving much space Of late to
a new element for digestins stsrchy foods. From
many articles we take Selection from the
Medical Tincs. New York:
In these days OF progress Il Is gratifying TO
know that cases of smylsceous g. &, siaTchyl
ind gestion which have 80 frequently ba1sed Us
can now be treated with a reasonable hope Of
success. For years we have been boxing for
adiastass (disester OF st2rchl more potent than
that found in the MALI extracts II remained
for Ar. Takauins, a japanese chemist. TO
discover one Of remarkable power. Ii this
product. Taxa Diata=e, 10 hare uhat ths pro
fession has 80 long d1stTEd- and u II therefore
not remarkable that many q the best men IN
the profession have Investigated u. and tas
conclusion uniformly reached Is thai n CASES
of inability 10 digest stsTctses We have N tbs
fermeut q TcifIbJe tTsItsseFt-
Most a our food Is starch-al TeSetzblez srs
largely starch-yet vheu the stomach refused
to digest starch. r-eficine has hitherto bee1
poverless. Pepsin has beez tie backbone Of al
treatment q iBdizestto1 -excelisni for meas
foods bat EslUeless for starch
ksstloIa aeIsts are the Only form Il which
this wonderful remedy Is Offered 70 TIE general
p1biic- We tslieEs them peEfect reIe1y for
indigestion and dFspsPsi2; they eoDb-Hs TIE
Herlforious e3szeats Of Cd trezEze1iss WIKI
the neE japanese discovery
All druggists = and 30 cents. or II zzl os
re makers.
-uE 81 IaaEX CO k-i.--->-- 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
FIRST PRISONER OF WAR
Taken by Spain Is Released on Span
ish Orders

New York, May PA special from
Washington says Secretary Hay was for
mally notified today of the release by the
Spanish garrison at Ponape, in the Caro-
line Islands, of a naturalized citizen named
Melinder, held as a prisoner of war since
last summer" Mr.. Melinder Is a merchant
trading in the Carolines and represents
a San Francisco firm there. He avowed
his American citizenship soon after the
war began and expressed sympathy for the
American government. He was arrested
and held as a prisoner Of war. News trav-
els slowly from the CaroIines and it was
some time before the San Francisco firm
heard Of the Imprisonment Of it's agent
1t notified the state department and this
government requested tine British govern
ment TO use its good offices to secure Me
linder's release. The British ambassador
to Spain presented the case to the Spanish
government, which a short time ago sent
instructions to the Carolines directing the
release of the American.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
MRS. ROBT. LOUIS STEVENSON
Desires n Brand of War with no
RlOOdshed Ahnut 1t

London. May 2.-Robert Louis Steven
sons widow has written a letter to the
Westminster aGZette from Funchal, Ma
deria, on the bombardment of Samoan VII
lagos by British and American warships,
Mrs. Stevenson says: Pre- s,lent McKin-
ley allowed no firing on Cuban towns I'M
less they gave active cause OF offense, and
Commodore Watson was ordered not to
attack undefended Spanish cities. Does
the president keep his humanity for civil
lied countries alone?"
Mrs. Stevenson declares that the Samoan
villages are inhabited in time of war by
non-combatants, who have TO choose be-
tween the shells of the warships and tax
ing 30 the brush" Under such conditions,
she says, delicate women can hardly ex-
list, while children die like flies. Mrs.
Stevenson's letter concludes as follows:
"Chief Justice Chambers has been repre-
scented as saying in a letter to his brother:
4 never was happier He must be a
person singularly devoid of imagination IL
he never pictured to himself the scenes
being enacted in the Commandment Of these
villages; the exodus of panic-stricken peo-
pie rushing hither and thither; shells
bursting everywhere. the cries Of bedCid-
den and helpless wounded people burning
alive in their blazing houses. women IN
the pangs of childbirth, mangled children
crawling on the sands, the sea before them
and the bush behind them. And We read
that the woods also were shelled. Who
Is to be held accountable for these deeds.
that disgrace both England and America 80
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

Special communication Of Albert Pile
lodge No. 303, A. F. e A. NJ, this even
ing at o'clock, for work. Visitors wei
come.
Circle No. 6, P. ". A., will meet with
Mrs. Lenore r. Groves at 1912 Hunter
avenue Thursday afternoon at f:3O
o'clock.
Special communication Of Sun1ower
lodge No. Sc, A. F. & A. M, Wednesday
evening May 8, at their new hall, over
400 East Douglas avenue. Work in the
third Visitors welcome.
There will be a meeting of the National
Aid association tonight at their hall, over
314 North Main street. DR.. Ware, national
physician, and other national officers will
be present. All members are urged to be
present ana take part In the meetina.
Regular meeting Of Elizabeth Lodge No.
70, this evening. Every member of the de-
gree staff must be prese"t 10 drill prepar-
atory to going to Cheney On Friday even
ing, May 5th. No staying at home on &C
count of the weather. F. F. Parsons, cap
tain.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
COUNTERFEIT STAMP SWlNDLE
Hurt Uncle sam Bad But the Tobacco
Trade Worse

Philadelphia, May 2--As an indirect out
come of the arrest Of W. NJ. Jacobs and
his co-conspirators in the big revenue
stamp cOurterfeiting case, an effort viii
be made at the national meeting of the
cigar leaf tobacco trade In this city on
May % to form a permanent national or
ganization of cigar leaf dealers. 1t IS pro-
posed to formulate a plan which will en-
able the government TO protect itself and
reputable tobacco dealers from fraud. The
government was a great sufferer by ia
cObs' swindling, but the cigar leaf manu-
facturers and the manufacturers general
ly, lost a great deal more. Jacobs cut
ting Of prices upset the whole cigar bust
ness, even back TO the dealer IN leaf to-
bacco. A suggested remedy, which the
tobacco men hope will be Incorporated in
the laws of the land, IS the keeping OF
a record Of the sales from the time the
leaf is grown till it is made into cigars.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
.HOSIlES ARE JOYFUL
Samoans and Germans Think
Uncle Sam Is Licked
SINCE He QUIT SHOOTING
Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson
Roasts Mckinley.
SINCE HE QUIT SHOOTING

Wellington, y. L., May 2.-Advices from
Samoa indicate that the instructions re-
ceived from the powers to cease bostilities
makes the situation in the Islands very
serious, as the rebels hold the main food
supplies and are again near the municipal
ity of Apia- The correspondent Of Reu-
ters News Agency thinks it is evident
that the home authorities have misunder-
stood the situation in Samoa. The Ger
mans and rebels are already jubilant, and
claim victory over the British and Amer
lean forces. The correspondent. says that
unless the rebels are made TO submit the
difficulties will remain Unsolved. The
white people in the outskirts of the city
are at the mercy of the rebels. The Amer
lean vice consuPs store at Falifa was
looted last week, while a German store
adjoining it was left untouched. British
and American residents all strongly con-
denim the action of the powers in ordering
a. cessation of hostilities at this stage.
Two days after the last battle at Val
lima, Lieutenant R. A. Gaunt, of the Brit
into Vailima unopposed, and was followed
by company OF British bluejackets under
Captain Sturdee anG Lieutenant Cave.
Inspection of the battlefield shows that
the defense erected by the rebels, near
the home Of the late Robert Louis Ste
venson, were strong and well planned. The
loss sustained by the rebels, il is evident,
was much greater than was at first sup
posed. The main section of Ma;aafl's
followers who were engaged IN the battle
of Vailima retreated westward to Lulu
moenga, where they lay in wait for friend
lies. Orders had been given them to cap
ture Lieutenant Gaunt"s head. Lhe rebels
were also anxious to secure the superior
weapons with which his briga lie is armed.
1t is rumored that three boats filled with
armed rebels are approaching from the
east The town appears to be safe.
Washington, May lit is denied Off
cially here than any undue restraint has
been imposed upon Admiral Kautz which
should encourage the insurgents in Sa-
moa- On the contrary. Admiral Kautz
has been advised that the president sup
ports him in all that he has done; that
he Is entirely satisfied with his conduct,
and the only injunction laid upon the adj
miral has been to avoid unnecessary
slaughter and bloodshed. This injunction
is not understood to restrain the officer in
any way from such military and naval
operations as in his opinion are necessary
to protect fully the interests of the United
States, British hand German residents in
Samoa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
Che aateta Daily gaere ad1edmsdau gor,no aY 1899

the military display was less elaborate
and the crowd was smaller. Acting Sec
rotary OF war Meikiejohn, as the represent
alive Of the war department in the alb
sence of Secretary Ager, however, was IN
attendance and Major General Miles and
his staff, in full uniform. paid their last
tribute TO their departed comrades Colo
ned Guenther, Of the Fourth artillery, with
two companies Of the Fourth and Fifth
artillery from the Washington barracks
and the Fourth artillery band had charge
OF the funeral. The religious services were
conducted by Chaplain Freeland OF Fort
ress Monroe and Father Magee Of this city,
who performed the burial rites OF their re-
spective churches.
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OKLAHOMA PRODIGY
Continued from Sixth Page.h

of things, but it was insignificant in com
parson with the experience Of new SET
Tiers in other countries. There VII navs~
be another failure Of crops in Oklsbo-ps
The first and most valuable lesson 5ur
people learned vas that they must NOT .nn-
all their eggs in a single basket. This :
not a one-cr0p country. We VIII never de-
pend upon cattle or corn O. cotton alone
Diversified crops are the rule here. Cot
ton. corn. wheat and fruit are our r-as-
staples. You can see wheat and cotton
growing side by side. Our fruits and mel
ons are the best in the world. and Ne
have the most favorable conditions <,-
dairy farming. The mineral deysIar1=--
IS beginning 10 be felt. and oil ard nature,
gas have been found. Comparatively liz
tie prospecting has been done thus far.
but Ne know that We have coal. petro-
le,ln, zinc. asphalt and several ocher val
liable minerals"
y don't ike % be Dragging" said Gov
ernor Barnes, but wish YOU would lock
into our school system. We are part!cg-
larry proud Of it. There isn't a community
on Gods footsaool that has better facilities
for educacou or appreciates them more.
The greater part OF our taxes are devoted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
Cheap Excursion Rates to Roanoke,
Virginia

(Via Vandalia-Pennsylvani Line.)
On account of meeting of the German
Baptist Brethren at Roanoke, tickets will
be sold by the above line from St. Louis
to Roanoke and return at one fare: coed
going May 16, 10, 20 and o, with return
limit to June "a, 1899, inclusive For full
particulars write J. NJ. Chesbrough, Asst.
G. P. A, or ]. T. Foley T. P. A, Kan
sas CITY. Mo
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the support and comfort Of her declining
years.
The president granted the pardon. Clyde
came home from the penitentiary at Leav-
enworth and for a time. behaved himself
very well, but he got to drinking again,
killed comrade in a saloon carousal, took
to the woods to escape arrest and is sup
posed to be down in Indian Territory
somewhere organizing a gang of bandits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
MORE DEAD FROM THE ANTILLES
Arlington Receives the Remains of
252 More soldiers

Washington, May 2.-The bodies Of %
Of the soldier dead brought from the bat
tlefelds Of Cuba and Porto Rico by the
steamer Crook were inferred at Arlington
cemetery today with military honOrs. The
ceremony was Identical with that held on
the occasion OF the lnterment q the bodies
brought by the Crook on her frst trip.
about a month ago, but neither the presi-
dent nor the members Of his cabinet were
present today as on the former occasion,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-03
SPHERES OF INFLUENCE POLICY
Pleases Ambassador White. Who
Approves the Partition of China

Berlin, May 2.-hTe correspondent here
of the Associated Press was granted an
interview today with the United States
ambassador TO Germay, Mr.. Andrew d
White. In reply TO a question as to what
in the ligh tot the knowledge he acquired
IN his former position as United States
minister 10 Russia, he thought of the
Anglo-SaXon agreement,regarding spheres
of influences in China, Mr. White said
that it seemed to him admirable from
every point Of view, because the peaceful
occupation Of the two territories in China
would be Of great advantage to the whole
world. by promoting peace in the Pacific
with consequent growth of industry ana
commerce. An important feature Of the
agreement, Mr.. White said. is that if
gives peaceably to 100, Oo0.0o0 of Russians
Tor the first time IN history. a mort on
the Pacific ocean that is omen the ,-asr
round and which in their own interest,"
aho that Of all powers on the Pacific sea
board including the United States. they
ought to have. Moreover, Mr.. White said
the peaceful adjustment of this question
VII hasten the development Of an enor
NOUS trans-PaCitic commerce. in which
the United States will have fun share
snd this. Of course, means. A vastly n
creased growth of very many America,
industries. Mr.. White concluded nv ss,-
ing that when he was in Russia he lznav
ana mad Official dealings with NJ. De
" ll'e. the Russian minister of finance
VINO was then by far the strongest man
IN the Russian ministry, and his handling
u 'nanclal questions might we'll be
studied by American statesmen.
The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chills and Fever IS a bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. Il IS sin,-,,. -
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Manila, May 2.-Refugees say that the
Filipino army is deserving San Fernando
and massing at St. Tomas. where General
Luna's headquarters are located, and that
strong intrenchments are being construct
ed at the sides of the railway and on the
swamp front, in the best positions posi-
BILE.
Men of the United States signal corps
have established telegraphic communica-
ton with Major General Lawton, who Is
advancing in westerly course.
General Lawton lost one killed and Ave
wounded Yesterday near san Rafael where
he strongly entrenched himself. Today.
General Lawton is marching on Balinag.
where a large body Of rebels has been
congregated.
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: LAYTON MOVES WESTWARD
scatters a Force OF 1900 OF the Fiji
Pine Rag-taE.

pino Rag-taE.
Washington, D. c., Moy 2.--The follow
ing cable was received from General Otis
by the war department shortly before
midnight: General Lawton's column.
passing westward from Norzagaray cap
tured Balinag and villages in vicinity yes
terday, scattering and pursuing 1900 in
surgent troops. His only casualties TWO
wounded; insurgent loss several killed
large number wounded and captured.
Number is not stated. Have opened COM
munication with Lawton via Malo.os. by
means of Hale's troops and detachments
from city,
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Chills and Fever IS bottle Of Groves
TasteIess Chill Tonic. II is simn,v IRON
and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price. SOC.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-01-26
$500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con-
stitutiohal treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case thatit fails to cure
Send for list OF testimonials. Address
f. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, G.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls family pills are the best.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-01-26
ROSS.

Mrs. E. A. Bates is grippe
sufferer.
Jake Ruhs is now employed at the
Anderson implement house.
Jas. Rice went to Glidden, last Fri
day, to visit old schoolmates and
teachers.
A party of neighborhood young
folks dined at the j. A. Cozine home,
last Sunday.
Wednesday evening, Of this week,
a dance was given at the Harry
Northup home.
Fern Anderson received a carload
of implements from Jaynesvill, Wis
eonsin, Monday
P. T. Anderson, of Anita, came up
Friday to visit with his son, T. L.
Anderson, and family.
Rev. G. II. Miller will begin a
series Of revival meetings, at Bethel
church, next Saturday night.
Harvey Maharg sold one Of his
thoroughbred Short Horn calves to
Rob't Rutherford, last week.
Party and oyster supper at Henry
Ruhs's, in north Melville township,
Friday evening of this week.
Quick moving prices Oh flour,
overshoes, mittens, underwear etc.
at the Farmers store for one more
week.
Gus Fest, of Lamont, arrived Sat-
urday to visit few days with his
brother, Albert, and sister, Miss
Lucia.
j. A. Rickett will move from the
Sam Randles place onto a farm which
he has rented near Templeton, this
spring.
Rob't Rutherford has been laid up
the last few days, struggling with
grip. Mrs. John Rutherford is also a
grip victim.
You will find the Right Place
elevator the right place TO buy
coal, or sell grain, as we make it our
particular business to make it that
way.
Ruhs a. Henry are storing fifty
tons of hay at Audubon which they
intend to retail, and are also storing