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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
ADDITIONAL CITY NEWS
LAST DAY OF REUNION
Col. Woods Denounces Commissioners
Evans-Other Exercises

Yesterday was the last day Of the re-
union. and it was full Of thrilling events.
The campfire in the forenoon drew large
crowd and was as usual very interesting
throughout.
The campfire address of Colonel Wood
of Topeka was a discussion of the pen
sion laws and the rights Of veterans. His
remarks were highly interesting and full
of instruction and a terrible arraignment
of Commissioner Evans administration
He showed that all thu complaints made
against pension attorneys and agents as
being responsible for the many COM
plants, was untrue, but that the com
plants are from pension claimants them
selves and are we'll founded. That the
circulars issued stating that the encamp
ment at Philadelphia exonerated II. Clay
Evans were the production of II. Clay
Evans himself. while the truth is the
whole fault lies IN his CEvans) interpre-
tarion OF the law and his unre3sona Die
and imbecile rulings. He spoke of the
false interpretations OF history regarding
the war and instanced Taylor's history.
He declared it a disgrace that It De al
lowed in our public schools thus instiIing
into the minds OF our children facts and
character painting utterly false and cal
culsted TO destroy patriotism and love OF
heroism in the coming generations. His
speech was one Of the very best made
during the reunion The comrades gave
Colonel Wood a big reception
George Alexander gave an address OF
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a THOUSAND TONGUES

Could not express the rapture Of Annie
E. Springer, of 1125 Howard street Phila-
delphia, Pa, when she found that DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
had completely cured her OF a hacking
cough that had for years made
life a burden. All other remedies
help. but she says of this Royal
Cure: at soon renewed the pain in ny
chest and I can nov sleep sourdly. some
thing I can scarcely remember doing re-
fore. feel like sounding its praise
throughout the universe" SO viii e.s-y
one who tries Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for any trouble OF the Throat. Chest or
Lungs. Price SOC and SLoo Trial bottles
free at C. Behring's drug store: every
bottle guaranteed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
RESOLUTIONS FOR FREE HOMES
Passed in a Frce Homes Meeting Held
q H.rNriI,

Alva, o. T., Sept. pat the free homes
meeting at Erwin, the following resolu-
tons were passed:
Whereas, 1t has been the unbroken
custom of the United States government
since the passage Of the first homestead
act, TO give to the settler who was will
ing to reside upon its lklds for a term
Of five years a title to 100 acres thereof;
and
Whereas, This salutary custom has
been disregarded only in the case of the
settlers on the Cheyenne and Arapahoe
the Tonkawa and Pavmee. the Cherokee
Outlet and various other reservations
which have been opened to settlement in
recent years; and
Whereas, We believe this recent policy
Of the government Of the United States
to be an unjust discrimination against
the homestead settlers in such reserva-
lions: therefore be it
Resolved. That il IS the sense OF this
convention that the government shall re-
turn 10 its former policy and grant 10
these homestead settlers a title in fee
simple TO I50 acres upon a residence of
five years thereon. as a matter OF right
and justice; and be it further
Resolved. That ne ask the co-opera-
ton of all western congressman TO aid
in the passage Of the free homes act
And We hereby memorable the United
States congress to listen TO the earnest
appeal Of our delegate 10 congress. the
Hon. D. T. Flynn. in behalf Of free
homes
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fifteen minutes which was creditabie IN
the highest degree. It aDounded In fine
figure and illustration and was mastery
and impressive in it's delivery. The audi
ence gave him high applause at the close
of his address.
In the afternoon crowd Of about three
or four thousand had gathered in the
park to hear Hon. Jerre Botkin and Hon.
Jerry Simpson speak. The audience was
disappointed on account Of the failure Of
Mr.. Botkin to arrive.
Following Mr.. Simpsons speech the
Pennsylvania ASSOCIATE rendered a very
delightful program. They marched upon
the stage in command Of DR.. DeRoss aud
after a fine selection by Prof. Cores mil
ftary band. rendered the following pro-
gram:
Music by Sanford's band.
Opening prayer by Rev. Bruce Grifith.
Music by the Pennsylvania Juvenile
band.
Recitation by Miss Callahan.
Music by Sanford's band.
German song. duet, Huffman brothers.
Chorus by the association
Speech by John Davis.
Music by the band
Recitation by A. A Glenn.
There sat upon the stage with the Penn
two ex-soldiers Of the regular
army and they created 4 great deal OF in
terest. Dressed IN their fine uniforms
and looking the picture q health, the
people cav FOR themselves how well Uncle
Sam treats his soldiers. The tHO soldiers
were John O. GFobe and Emory Brain.
and each had been IN the regular United
States army thnrty-three years.
EVENING PROGRAM
In the evening fine program was rsn-
dered before large crowd Unmarked
the closing exercises q the reun!on for
lSs9. Rev. Bruce Griffith delivered TIE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
IT IS TOLD AS A JOKE ON OTIS
How an Attemp: to Buy Filipino
Guns End ed In EaiIura


New York, Sept ga special to the
Herald from Washington says: Word
reaches the war department showing that
General Otis has sought to initiate the
policy employed in Cuba Of buying Fill
pfno arms, and that his efforts have been
unsuccessful. The natives were given TO
understand that upon the surrender of
gun the military authorities would pay
the person surrendering it $40 and guaran-
tee him immunity from arrest for previous
armed opposition to the United States and
protection for the future. Notwithstand-
ing this tempting offer, no one bona fide
surrender of a gun is reported. One ma
tive, it is said, appeared with his gun in
hand. and the military officers began con-
graduating themselves that the end was
in sight, and that when the rest Of Agui-
naldos troops learned of the good treat
ment given this man they would follow
his example. A requisition was made on
the treasury for $40, but before the money
was received investigation uncovered the
fact that the native was acting as an
agent for an American soldier, who had
captured the gun in action and wanted
TO dispose Of it at government figures to
the military authorities. In view of the
Discrimination of the natives TO sell their
guns, it is evident that the revolution is
not so much confined to the upper ranks
as has been believed. Were the soldiers
not in sympathy with their superior Off
GERS, it is said by army officers that they
would certainly have surrendered, in at
least small numbers, as they have ample
opportunity to reach the American lines
without detection :"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
OKLAHOMA CITY STREET FAIR
Grand Parade or the Travelling Hen
Prizes for Zine Ris.ds Awarded.

EEtZeS Tor r Inc ESi-OS n W dEhDO-
Oklahoma City, o. T., Sept. 2.-This
was virtually the closing day of the
street fair and carnival, although the
last Of the big crowd of strangers pres
ent during the week will refuse to cut
loose from Oklahoma's generous hospital
ity until tomorrow night. The feature
OF today's program was the parade OF
400 uniformed travelling men, and if there
was any dfminution in the crowd OF
sight-seers from Wednesdays high water
mark attendance it was hardly appreci-
able
The following arer the premium winners
in the poultry show, which called out as
fine an exhibit of birds as has ever been
seen IN Oklahoma:
Best breeding pen, Carson & Pittenger,
on Indian games.
Best cock and cocl1erel, two prizes, J. J.
Wallace, on Black Cochins.
Best hen-Carson & Pittenger, on IN
dian Games.
Best puunets, ]. J. Wallace, on Black
Cochins.
Barred Rocks-First on pair, Lille
Kerby; second, D. W. Riddle; third, Mrs
A J. Volz.
White Rocks-First on pair, Mrs Myrta
Nfitscher; second, Robert Chowning.
5. /. Wyandottes-Flrst, r. A. Myers,
AIcLoud; second, J. J. Wallace.
Golden Wyandotte-Second, Mrs. a. J.
volz; no first.
Light Brahma-First, E. J. Rockefeller;
second, D. W. Riddle.
Buff Cochins-First, V. E. Breeze; sec
ond, G. S Britton; third Mrs. ]. D. Hess.
Partridge Cochins-First, n. ]. Milton;
second. J. J. Wallace.
Black Cochins-First, J. ]. Wallace.
Black Langshans-Second, D. w. Rid
die; no first
Brown Leghorns-First, W. D. Riddle;
second, S. D. Meeks, Edmond.
White Leghorns-second, Mrs. Amanda
Stoll; no first.
Buff Leghorns-Flrst D. W. Riddle;
second, y. J. Milton.
Black Minorcas-First, D. W. Riddle;
second, r. D. Steele.
White NIlnorcas-Second,N Mrs. C. W. R.
Chinn.
b. c. POlIsh-secOnd. J. W. Johnston;
no first
S. S. Hamburgs-Second, f. J. Rookie
teller; no first.
Games, Pit-First and second, D. A.
Johnson; also on exhibition games.
third on Pit Games, John Miller. White
Games-Second, e. J. Rockefeller: no
first.
Turl7eys-First, Encch Capshaw; sec
ond, 3. F Daugherty.
Ducks-First, D. W. Riddle, second, F.
Johnson.
Geese-second on Toulouse and Chinese,
Mrs. Emma St. Clair; no first.
Pea Fowl-First S. l. Myers; second,
Charles Post.
Guineas-Second on Pearl. Mr.. French:
Pigeons-First on Australian. Fanntail
and White Canadian, d. A. Johnson.
First on Nuns. frankie volz.
Indian Games-Seoond, Carson & Pit
teuEer; no first.
Bantams-First on S. c. B. Leghorns,
7. n. Gates; second, J. H. Mcconnell.
Second On Golden Seabrlghts. 3. F.
DapEherty; second on Buff Pezin. r.
Harrison.
In instances where parties were award
e1 second premiums and no first. IT an
sears there was only one entry OF that
particular breed, and consequently they
were awarded second instead % first.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23

= Prize fighting may not be . pleasant
subject. bat il teaches a lesson neverthe-
less-the inability Of man to hold the
championship Tor any lcreth OF time
How unlike that great champion Of health
IIostetter's stouNch Btters. which has
never been beaten. and for fifty years
has met ana conquered the worst cases
Of constipation. dyspepsia, bniousness and
liver trouble. See that a private Revenue
stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
GRAPE LEAF FOLDERS WORK
How Il a"nifrsts EtSelr aud How the
Pest - 20 b. F'nu-ht

Guthrie. O. IT.. Sept. MANY vine
yards q Oklahoma have been seriously
damesed Icy the grape leaf folder dur
inns the past season. In some places. The
vineyards have the appearance Of a fire
having passed through them. the leaves
"e-ag. oarched and the grapes spoiled
Coy exposure % The sun. This i7sec.
passes the winter stage IN Ire dead leaves
and vineyards which havJ been affected
should he gone over and the leaves gath
cred Up and burned. thus destroying
sarge numbers o. the insects. Next sea
soo al The very arst appearance os the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
No, very Much speed at Ee.dvius

Readville, Mass, Sept . The feature
event OF the New England Trotting Horse
Breeders meeting today was the 500
pace. in which Roam Wilkes. Rubenstein
and Frank Bogssh were entered The
horses looked well. but in no heat except
ing the first half Of the second mile.
paced in 1.o2, was anything Ike good time
made Roam Wilkes was steady, but did
not have 70 80, Frank Bogash meeting
with 4 mishap and being distanced IN the
first heat. while RuhenStein never went
his gait for more than a half Roam
Wilkes Won the race in straight heats.
Ru5snstein second Best time 2-a5 So
Roam Wilkes received first and third
money
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDER

VIII often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklens Arnica Salve.
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only % cts. a box. Cure guaran-
teed. Sold by C. Gehring, druggist.
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New York and Washington Tickets.

kilograms to A. B. Ritohie, T. P. Agt.,
Wichita, Kansas. or J. NJ. Chesbrough.
A. G. P. Agt., Vandalia-Pnnsylvan
Short Lines, st. Louis. asking for tickets
and sleeping car reservations to New York
and Washington account Admiral Dewey
reception will result in tickets being ready
when senders reach St. Louis. Dates Of
excursions TO New York are Sept 26th,
9th and 2Sth; to Washington, Sept seth
and October 1st.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
SEARCHLIGHT GOES IN POP
Is sent Against the Record Of
I:59 Ia NJ EadIRnAnaIis

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. Search
light. the great sen Of Darknight and
Juror, did 3 remarkable mile here today.
The time was sue. J. II. Bronson OF New
haven, Conn. sent him against tie
worlds record Of I.ss Ia. owing to a
sun breeze, at times almost gale. the
Dig fellow failed or the record. How
ever he eQualled the record Of the year
The mile BY quarters wa - l.. 1.eI
la. 2:e2
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23

insect the wires should be sprayed with
Paris green Bordeaux lime mixture, as
advised in bulletin 26 Of the Oklahoma
experiment station, which is sent free
to all who request it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23
Twelve FRESH Cases of Plague.

Lourenzo Marquee, Delagoa Bay. Sept.
22.-Twelve fresh cases of what is believ-
ed to be bubonic plague have occurred
at Magude, a small place near here. Two
Of the cases resulted fatally
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The Rest PreacrIntion For MaInrin

Chills and Fever is a bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine in tasteless form. No cure,
no pay. Price, SOC.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-09-23

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succeeded General Reaouard IS chief OF
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jockey Rirrat YzpeaeS,er

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swears. ridden b I RelG. the American
jockey, won the Bury s-year-old selling
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The record-union., 1899-07-12
CROP CONDITIONS.
Summary Issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture.


SAN FRANCISCO, July II. = The
Department of Agriculture has issued
the following summary showing the
weather and crop conditions existing
in California for the week just ended: :
Normal temperatures prevailed
throughout the State during the week,
and no precipitation was reported
Grain harvesting continues, and
threshing has commenced in some sec
tions. The yield of wheat in the north
ern and central portions is very heavy,
and the quality generally good. Bar
ley is proving better in some localities
than had been anticipated, but the
yield and quality are not quite up to
the average.
Deciduous fruits are ripening rapidly.
and are being shipped and dried.
Peaches are the choice of the crop,
and the yield is enormous. Other fruits
with the exception of apricots and
prunes, are yielding fairly well. The red
spider has appeared in some orchards.
and thrips have attacked vineyards,
but no material damage has been re-
ported. Watermelons are in the mar
ket.
At present the outlook is good for
corn, sugar beets, beans, potatoes and
all vegetables.
The second crop of hay is being har-
most sections. In portions of the ex-
treme south artesian wells have ceased
flowing. and the water supply is low
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DELINQUENT TAX LIST.
An Important Decision Rendered
by Superior Judge Lorigan.

SAN JOSE, July 11.-An important
decision has been given by Superior
Judge Lorigan. 1t concerns the pub
lication of the delinquent tax list, and
is of interest to the general tax pay
ers and also to newspaper publishers.
The County Tax Collector printed his
official list of delinquent tax payers in
one paper in the county. The Board
of Supervisors also ordered the list
printed in another paper. In addi-
tion to this the board ordered the pub
1cation of the township list of delin-
quencies in the papers in those town.
ships.
The District Attorney took proceed
ings and stopped payment on all the
publications, save in the case where 1t
was ordered by the Tax Collector, hold
ing that under the law the Supervisors
had no power to order the publica-
ton, as this was conferred exclusively
on the Tax Collector. A suit was
brought to test the matter and Judge
Lorigan holds that the Supervisors
have in their discretion power to print
the list wherever they chose.
The case will be appealed to the Su-
preme Court.
1t so happens that the majority of
the Supervisors are Of different politi-
The record-union., 1899-07-12
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on which she was a passenger, by the
cruiser New Orleans during the block
ade or San Juan. The Secretary re-
views the facts in much detail, and
states in conclusion that the Govern
ment is not liable on this claim. The
answer is likely to establish prece-
dent on large number of similar
claims.
The Secretary says the French
steamer was first observed by the
cruiser Yosemite on July 9TH, and that
an officer OF the Yosemite went on
board and noted in the log of the Rod
riguez that a blockade of San Juan was
in progress.
Miss Favre subsequently took pas
sage at Port au Prince on July 18th.
On July 18th the Rodriguez again put
In an appearance off San Juan, where
upon she was captured by the New
Orleans. The prize was taken to
Charleston on July 22d, and on August
9th all the passengers were released
by the court order and turned over to
the French company.
Miss Favre'S claim recided that she
had suffered from an attack of fever
while at Charleston, and the damages
were for this and the indignities of de-
tention.
From the facts cited the Secretary
states that the United States naval au-
thorities could not be charged with any
negligence in the circumstances at
tending the temperature.
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OREGON VOLUNTEERS.
Efforts to Allow the Troops to Land
az San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 11.-Govern-
or ]. J. Geer of Oregon and his exec
utive staff consisting of Colonel B. B.
Lutte. Adjutant General; Colonel D.
M Gillis, Colonel S. C. Spencer, Major
Mel Wood and Captain E. C. Meers,
arrived from Portland, Or, to-day. The
gentlemen have come from Oregon to
welcome the Oregon volunteers. who
are due to arrive here on the United
States transport Newport.
In an interview Governor Geer eX-
pressed himself as highly grateful at
the invitation extended the Oregon
boys to accept the hospitality of the
people of San Francisco before their
departure for Oregon. The Governor
said that he is doing all in his power
to have the War Daperatment change
its directions denying the boys the
privilege of landing in this city. Gov
ernor Geer expects to have the depart
ment grant the boys the opportunity
of stretching their legs in this city be-
fore being sent north. If this request
is refused, the volunteers will remain
on board the transport during her stay
in the harbor, and will not be allowed
to participate in any of the entertain
ments arranged for their qualification.
The Newport is expected to come into
sight hourly, and the inhabitants of this
city will be warned of the approach of
the transport by the blowing of steam
whistles along the water front. A
large fleet of steamers and pleasure
boats will go outside the Golden Gate
to escort the transport to her anchor
age
The record-union., 1899-07-12
YOUNG MAN KILLED.
Run Over by a Train and De.
Capitated.

A frightful accident occurred in the
yards near the Police Station shortly
before 3 o'clock this morning resulting
in the instant death of an unknown
young man. He had been seen loiter-
ing about the yards previously to the
accident. supposedly with the intention
of stealing ride on an outgoing train.
Just how the accident occurred is
not known. but it is thought he at
tempted to pass between the cars while
they were in motion, and fell beneath
the wheels, his head being completely
severed from the body.
He was apparently about 18 years
of age, and had nothing on his person
by which he could be identified.
At this hour g a. m.) the remains
were still where they were found,
awaiting the arrival Of the Coroner.
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The Spsry Flour Mills and Ware
houses Burned,
Resulting In a Loss Estimated at Ninety
Thousand Dollars.
General Bidwell's Mansion Has q
Narrow Escape, Cinders From
the Mill Fire Setting Fire to
and Burning His Tall Water
Tower and Stables.

CHICO, July 1.-THE most destruc-
tive fire ever seen in Chico occurred
here this afternoon at 4 o'clock, when
fire was discovered in the engine-roont
of the Sperry Flour Company's mill.
Despite the desperate efforts of the
mill hands and farm employees, the
flames spread rapidly to all parts Of
the buildings.
The large warehouse adjoining was
soon in flames, the heat being so in
tense that the firemen were driven
back.
The tall water tower and stables OF
General Bidwell caught from cinders
and it appeared as though the Bidwell
mansion would also be destroyed, but
willing helpers saved this magnificent
mansion.
A strong wind prevailed at the time.
and carried the burning brands sew
eral miles in the country. Several
grain fires started by the cinders. but
hundreds of men quenched them be-
fore much damage was done.
In the mills and warehouses large
amount of grain was stored, it all be-
ing totally destroyed. The loss to the
Sperry Company is estimated at $780,
coo, which is partially covered by in
surance. General Bidwell's loss is
about $4,000, and $4,000 insurance.