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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
| SENATOR FLYNN ACQUITTED
No Guilty HBOwIege Established and
the Money Was Repaid.

Pitts5urg. Pa. Dec. 2a--The 3scisioa
IN the case OF the city o. Pi.tsburg
against State Senator Flynn and others
for 500 oo1 damages was handed down az
the opening OF court today by Judge
White The defendants were acquitted.
TIE suit was IN tres2ass and was based
on the ALLEGATION that ex-Assarart cts
Attorney House had Ioause uau-y %
Senator FLYNN. II bis decision fns l1sze
found tba, enc city had z7 calm sralns,
Senator Fls-a and bic arm- There was
TO corrupt bargain u I- wa r5t
shown that H5eee laa-es -.tr uo-er arI
q be al 70 Scan e.. TfE-1 aas fsreraat
~ the oHue--Htp. al E1as ba-r5ws g
were reps o with Interest
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

boxer that ever donned nitt. VIII short
" make his appearance in the squared
circle again. Critic went 20 the bad a
couple OF years ago. and since then no.
body has given him a thought He was
dead to the world. He was not forgot
ten, however by George Dawson. the
Chicago Athletic Associations boxing
instructor, who knew Critic I'm Australia.
He kept posted on the latter's behavior
and learned recently that his countryman
was rounding 70 and that with careful
handling he would be as good as ever.
/ saw Dawson yesterday and be told me
that Grifo was as good az ever. Fur
thermore. Dawson said that be was
punching the bali. wrestling. boxing and
taking daily walks of al least ten miles.
George has all the confidence In the
world In ri15's ability Gaud hopes -
match him with JACK Lewis or some
other good local lightweight 70 box before
the c. \. A. az It's next boxing enter
IA tnmcnt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
LATE NEWS BY WIRE.

Chicago. Dec. 22-Joe Cans of Baltimore
and Kid Mcfarland CT New York fought
a six-round draw at the Fort Dearborn
Athletic club tonight. Both men were
fast, but very little damage was done.
Queenstown. Dec 2S.-The disabled
British steamer Nasmyth. from New
York 10 Manchester. with shaft broken.
in tow Of the British steamer Auaomat-
tox, from London for Newport News. re-
ported OF Kinsaleya. has arrived here.
cairo. H.. Dec. 2.-Ths inventory OF
the estate OF the late Captain W 2. Hal
Eday has been fled The estate is valued
a. s. 21l s33. Of which S4s7343 IS in real
estate and S7It5s9 IN personal property.
The entire estate VIII &c kept intact for
Eve years.
Chicago. Dec. "A Chicago and
Northwestern suburban train and The
second section Of an esst-bound Omaha
passenger train col.Ided A. West Fo-t1eth
street today. Tha Suburban coaches
vera badly Dana Eed. but only enc pas
senge- was hurt ana he 10, seriously.
Palmyra, No. Dee cz-Peter N.ebeI. o
ve-i-to-lo co-5-ed zarner. wzs returning
3 me IN q wagon. when 2 srzia s-r1c.
ana demolished tse vehicle a. q raiirasi
crossing killing che old nan. one af A.s
daughters ana rrandchlld- ARCHER
daughter was asaIv injured and a second
grzndch5,d has since died from Us In
5l-ies-
Chicago. Dec "a rear-ead collision
occurred today between tE3 trains Of ghe
S1uth SIDE elevated railroad. heavily
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

in America. AS the pioneer Of her sex
in the legal profession she has gath
cred fame and fortune In letter to
The Peruna Medicine Co, she says: " I
have used your Peruna both for.myself
and my mother, Mrs. Hannah J. Bennett,
now in her-8sth year, and find it an in
valuable remedy for cold, eatarrh, hay
fever and kindred diseases; also a good
tonic for feeble and old people, or those
run down, and with nerves unstrung.
I desire, also, to say that it has no evil
effects and produces no after depres-
sion"
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to help me any, so, reading of the re-
markable cures perfected by the use of
Peruna, decided 10 try 1t, and soon
found myself well repaid.
Il have now used 1t for about three
months and feel completely rejuvensted.
1 believe l am permanently cured, and
do not hesitate to give unstinted praise
to your great remedy, Peruna."
Every organ OF the body Is liable TO
cstarrh. symptoms Of catarrh differ ac-
cording tc the part affected. II the
catarrh is confined TO the nose the symp-
toms Will DO sneezing and mucus dis
charges, or the formation Of dry seabs,
corresponding TO the stage Of the dis
ease.
When in the phsrynx 81 causes hawk
ing, enlarged follicles and tonsils, and
sometimes deafness. In the larynx 10
produces hoarseness, and often loss Of
voice. AS soon az il reaches the trAchea
and bronchial tubes, cough, with album
dant mucous expectOration, ensues.
Upon reaching thelungs catarrh speed
lily causes consumption, and all of this
symptoms OF that dread disease follow
sooner or later. Catarrh also attacks the
urinary tract, producing in the kidneys
" Brights Disease" in the bladder ehron-
ic cystitis, and in the urethra small, FREE
quent and painful urinary passages.
Peruna is a specific FOR catarrh wher-
ever located and in ali stages.
\ free book on catarrhal diseases sent
by DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
Have You seen Mexfcos

The trip tnither Is as fascinating as a
tour of Egypt. 1t can be made quickly.
comfortably and at reasonable cost BY
joining Gates personally conducted Sew
enth Annual Excursion to Mexico, via
Santa Fe Route, leaving Chicago Feb
ruary 2S. Through vestibuled special
train. comprising observation car, com
partment car, dining car and Pullmans
Tickets include every necessary expense
for thirty days trip. Itinerary arranged
for seeing Mexico by daylight You es-
cape Indictment March weather at home.
Inquire Of local agent, A. I. & S. F. Ply.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
GROWN WEARY OF HIS FLIGHT
Dakota Ab-eOnder Jumps Into the
RIver at ~. I.onI- and g. Drowned.

St Louis. No. Dec. Z7.-Wesry % try
ing % elude the officers a ". Peterson
who disappeared from Yankt9n. 3 =.
after having g. e. said. cnbezzled money
from the county treasury there. commit
tsd suicide by jumping into the Mlssis-
eiopi river here today IT'S bo8y was
found today The ouly thing which ssrv-
- % identify mo man vas a silver card
case found ln one Of fhc pockets. En-
glaved on this was the name aHd al
dress. "A. W Pcfersoa Yanztan. s Do
4 dispatch from Tanktsn says that Pc
ters5n has been missing from there since
November Is
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
LYNCAING ADJUpGED A CRIME
Texas Jury sends n Lynehsr I'D for a
Life Term

s.. Louis. No. Dec. "a special 70 tss
PQat-DiEDafch from Paiesfins. TsEaz
says. Tae fury ia the case ~ "a Cain.
charged with -c11a piracy IN connection
with tae mob thet iyaebe4 she three
H-mpHrrTa on ne night ~ May g. lss2
4a He1iers9n county. rstprnsi vsralet
- Eslfy today Cai1's punishment is
e~ed at afs luorisorrrrnt fr ere vsHl-
.r1rizry. The csee against toe rftsr a.
legged members ~ tas ussb. uno ars
etla-rI directly VITA the murder. Nss
asf5g-aed ESQ "Wednesday beeagts q ths
Ca-ist-1as holidays
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
Ann E. GridIey.

Miss Mary J. Kennedy, managero OF the
Armour & Co.'s exhibit, Trans Missis-
ipri Exposition, Omaha, Neb- writes the
following in regard 10 Peruna, from sa2
W. end street, Chicago, H.:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

DEWEYS OLYMPIA-CAPTAIN GRIDLEY COMMANDER.
Mrs GridIey of Captain Grdey,
DeweyS flag Ship the destruction of Spanish fleet afans.
says of remedy, Peruna:
"Af the solicitation friend Pruns tuhfuEy
say grand friend
household After short period feel like
person." Ann E.. GrdEey.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

II found the con-
tinual ch an ge OF
diet incidental to
eight years travel
ing completely up
set N y digestive
system. On con-
sulting several ply
sicians they decided
I suffered with ca
'tarrh of the stom-
ach.
" Their prescrip-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24
sloan and Bald at Home Again

New York, Dec. 23.-Tod Sloan, the
American Jockey, and E. c. Bald, the
professional bicycle rider, arrived today
on board the Cunard liner Cam9ania
from LIVERPOOL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

sliding bodily tnto the sea. was not so
extensive a. at Nrst supposed. Ouly ten
persons were killed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

gozux Giro. csasss~s 81 s~srzsty
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

Speaking Of LsEsta brings reminiscent
ceS Of wore. The ri5 man has rounded
out some twenty-odJ years in service tn
the Kansas legislature. in both branches
Resides. he vas prominent way back In
-he SOS down in Mississippi. a-d was an
adAerent OF JeT Davis in those ante
beaum days Re came 10 Kansas and
has been more or less prominent ever
since His last legislative servlse was
in lS>s. 1he session ot which Burton was
last a member, ana Cantain Henry Booth
Of L2rned speaker. Nary q dJ had B1r-
ton ana Legate- But the old man IS aest
known On account oG his lobbying propeu-
sides There are none ahead OF him. OF.
rather. were none, Vntu recently. in that
line. in Kansas. Tire ola m3a IS now
mere visiting k2as4us IL tacl- ofsices.
CCnrtrues on Te1f-s pa
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# ever superstition could find excuse,

B 80 ~
1t would be
the eXpeC
mother, caleu.
hand, ponder
fortunate
DAVIS de
hopes that !
the haby's
birthday
may fall on
aluCkytInle.
Il IS natural
10 wish the
best of for
tune for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

Senator Baker and Congressman Bailey
concluded they could put in the holiday
vacation in no better way than going to
Kansas and mingling with plain, common
people; their constituents, so they de-
parted on Thursday and probably will not
be back for ten days. The other men,
bers evidently consider their fences well
constructed and in no need of repair, for
they will remain here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

a Almanac
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

Governor Stanley and wife are here.
The governor came on to attend meet
ing Of certain governors Of the country
who had been designated by President
Mckinley to assist in the commemora-
ton Of hundredth anniversary of the es-
adjustment of the government. The
meeting has been postponed. however, I'M
I'll some time in January. Several other
governors are also here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-24

Continued on TAlFa P4sr.
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Congressman Long has received large
number Of letters and kilograms Of con-
graduation. following his selection as
a member of he house committee Of ways
and means. 1t is conceded by all to be
a big thing not only for Mt. Long but
for Kansas.
Judge Peters OF Newton has left for
home. The move for rural delivery
around Newton is well inaugurated. and
bids fair TO be successful
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20
A Timely Rescue.


in his arbor the very picture of full
blown content A cup of black coffee
was on the table before him, and he
had Just lighted an unimpeachable CT
gar.
But mere bodily comforts had not
rendered the worthy prefet so ra-
diant; he had received very agreeable
news that morning. M. lie COmte de
la Croiserie, one of the most distin-
guished residents in the neighbOrhOOd,
had asked the hand of MademOiselle
Melanie Pontoise in marriage. The
event was so fiattering, so unexpected,
that the happy parents could scarcely
contain themselves for joy, and were
eager to tell their daughter the honor
that awaited her.
Madam Pontoise soon appeared, fol
lowed by pretty, fair-haired girl, who
put her hand caressingly on her faith
er'S arm.
Now then, petit pere, what is it
YOU have to tell me? l see it is some
thing nice. Another invitation to Eng
land perhaps"'
A slight shade passed over the beam
ing countenance of Madam Pontoise,
as she answered for her husband,-
"No; you have been to much in Eng
land already. Your last visit filled
YOUR foolish little head with all sorts
of ideas"
"Well, never mind" said the good
natured prefet Ticking some cigar
ashes off his white waistcoat; this
has nothing to do with England. On
the contrary, it is something to keep
you here. How should you like to be
a cOunteSS?"
Not at all, papa. l would rather
STAY with you, plain Mademoiselle
POntOse''
you've been that quite long
enough, put i'll her mother; ''it is high
time to change NJ. lie Comte de la
Croiserie has written to ask for your
hand in marriage, and your father is
deeply sensible of the honor"
Melanie opened her eyes.
why, papa is a republican! He
laughs at titlesH'
Nonsense child!' said M. Pontoise;
what do you know about politics?''
But it was true, nevertheless, and
NJ. Pontoise could not deny it, Still,
it was all very we'll to laugh at titles
when you hadn't any yourself, but NJ.
Pontoise very naturally felt it would
be quite different matter if he had
count for a son-in-law. So he answer
ed his only child rather testify, telling
her that she knew nothing about poll
tics. and had much better turn her at
tention to her toilet for the evening.
Madam Pontoise took the hint at
once and lead the way back to the
house. Melanie following slowly and
silently When they were safe in the
seclusion of the girls bedroom Madam
Pontoise began to reason with her
daughter.
what is the matter, ma file? What
objection have you to NJ. de la CrOise-
rie? That he is a widower? Bah!
that is nothing. That he is older than
you? All! my child, you will know
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allowing young girls to form intima-
cies with men; but you have heard Of
him. Every one is acquainted with
his good heart-his-"
ooh, yes, mamma" interrupted Me-
LAME, impatiently; have heard his
praises sung till I am tired. Solo, duet,
or chorus, the refrain is always the
same. He is so good! he is such a
kind father!''
"You surely don't object to the chill
dren, Melanie? Three darlings, and
only girls. Remember, you have al
ready veXed your father twice by re-
fusing two very eligible offers. Do not
disappoint him again by rejecting M.
de la Croiserie, the most eligible of all.
He is coming to little dinner zen ia
MILE so that you may judge of one
another. And now l leave you to
choose your Dress" and Madam Pom
toise hurried away.
Melanie stood by the window, gazing
drearily out upon the view. Below in
binding sunshine was the stiff, trim
little garden in which her fathers soul
delighted; few orchards interviewed
between that and the river Wire, and
Immediately on the other bank lay the
grounds of the Chateau de la CrOise-
RE. The trees were in full leaf, so
lint Of hn ici
ole; but Melanie could see a small tur-
ret window, which she knew was the
counts dressing room. Her heart
sank within her. The count was a
fine match from a worldly point Of
view. 1t was very flattering that he
should wish to make her his wife, but
she felt it would be impossible to love
him. He was so cold, SO stiff. Her
mother said the best kind of love for
a woman came after marriage, but
Melanie shuddered at the risk. Could
it be that she had really imbibed fool
ish ideas during her visits to England?
She had dreamed there of something
very different. Was marriage one of
the things they manage better in
France? Well, it was to be hoped so.
Melanie sighed, and the turrets of her
future home were blotted out by a
mist of binding tears.
Suddenly there came a loud peal at
the door, Who could be ringing so
violently? Had the count proved too
ardent lover to wait till the evening?
The idea was grOtesQue; besides, he
would never do anything SO incorrect.
While she was wondering, her moth
er came rushing into the rOom holding
q card in her hand.
Here is young Mr.. Paget come to
see your father. How provoking! just
as he has gone to the prefecture. Do
go down and see him. You can speak
English and you must tell him where
to co.
which seemed so commonplace to the
mother seemed a miracle to the girl.
Mr.. Paget was her fathers English
partner; it was at his house that she
had paid those visits of which Madam
Pontoise disapprOved. His daughter
Alice was her schOOlfellOW and friend;
his son Tom Was-well, he was her
friend too
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full chances with eXultant smiles, ana
the count made a good dinner, serene
ly certain of success.
When they went into the drawing
room, Tom hoped to exchange a few
words with Melanie unObServed, but
he reckOned without Madam POntOiSe'S
Watchful eyes. Fortune favored him,
however. The mother was suddenly
called away, and the count and M. lie
Prefet had gone into the garden to
discuss matters by the light of post
prandial cigar. Tom seized his oppor-
tunity.
'Your father has told me every
thing" he said, in low voice. II
hope you will be happy
"Ah! Monsieur Tom,'' she sighed,
with pretty appealing gesture of her
hands, and an earnest look out of her
great dark eyes, what can l do?"
eff you don't like him there is still
time. When you are married it will
be too late"
Before Melanie had time to answer,
Madam Pontoise returned, and the
young people separated.
"Will you not join the gentlemen
now, Monsieur Paget?" she said,
meaningly. "My daughter will give
us a song, but you can hear very we'll
in the garden"
II think | will have to leave madam
| have already trespassed too long
upon your hospitality;" and Tom de-
parted. But all the way to his hotel
he was uneasy and doubling. "What
can l do? How | wish l knew what
she really wants. What a fool I am!
What sent me here to trouble that
poor girls life? What grand, wonder
full eyes she has-with the pleading
look of some dumb animal in them!
She doesn't like the Frenchman-but
l wonder if she likes me. l wasn't
a bit in love with her when l came
at least, | think not-but now! Oh, if
I could only speak to the girl! The
mother glares at me like dragon.
Poor, pretty Melanie! I'd give any
thing to know what she thinks of me.
| wonder what a fellow ought to dor
y X
The next morning rose clear and
beautiful, and NJ de la Croiserie sent
a mounted messenger to beg the pre-
fet and his family to lunch at the
chateau. The worthy prefet and his
wife were radiant; but Melanie, who
had slept badly, looked pale and worn.
The poor girl was desperate. She
saw no help, no escape. The CLEAN of
hope which Tom had brought had
faded. No doubt he was now on his
way to Paris. Years would elapse
before they would meet again.
After the ceremOnious lunch was
over, the count gave his hand to Me-
LAME, and led her into the old-fashion-
ed garden.
She felt the crisis of her life had
come. Oh, for courage to make
stand
M. de la Croiserie led her to a stone
bench, and sat down beside her.
81 wish to thank you Mademoiselle,"
he said gravely, .fOr accepting my
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Melanie laughed, but the tears so re-
Gently depressed were very near the
surface.
Papa will be very glad to see you,"
she said, with her pretty accent.
Mr.. Tom looked moderately elated at
the assurance.
II think you might say you were
glad, too, Mademoiselle Melanie, for
unless 1 had expected to see you l
should not have come one hundred
miles out of my way. l hope you
haven't forgotten your stay with us.
We had great fun, if you remember.
Do you recollect our ride on the tri-
cycle and our picnics on the river"
II shall never forget them!" she an
swered, her eyes cleaning like SUM-
shine after rain. There was a repress-
ed intensity in her tones which did not
escape Tom. Both young people were
silent a few seconds.
Just then her mother entered the
room. She had been peeping behind
the Venetian shutters to see Mr.. Pa
gets departure, and now came to see
the cause of the delay. She was dis
pleased to find them deeply engaged in
conversation, and packed him off to the
prefecture without delay. But she
never guessed what her husband
would do. He was in such a state Of
ELUSIVE benevolence that he invited
Tom to the important dinner in the
evening. Madam Pontoise was i'm
mensely Disguised.
''HOW stupid men are! That tiresOme
young Englishman will make the
count look ten years older"
However, it could not be helped, and
the good lady was too immersed in
household cares to give much thought
to the matter.
Punctual to the moment, Nj. de la
Croiserie arrived; a well-preserved
man, over fifty, carefully dressed,
with gray hair, which looked long by
the side of Toms regulation CUT and
NJ. Pontoise's bristles. He was for
mally introduced to Melanie, and made
a profound and elaborate bow, click
ing his heels together as he did so.
"a galvanized mummy" thought
Tom, as he watched the performance,
but his opinion was not very valuable.
He had learned the state of affairs
from NJ Pontoise, and had at once
conceived a strong prejudice against
the count.
The dinner passed off very we'll. NJ
de la Croiserie addressed Melanie with
marked Difference once or twice and
she replied in monosyllables. Madam
POntOise was quite ecstatic-this was
exactly as it should be-
Tom began to wish that he had not
come. 1t did not require a cOnjuror to
see that Melanie did not care for the
count, and the young Englishman's
soul was OverfOwing with chivalrous
pity. To sacrifice that Warm-hearted
Melanie to such an iceberg; what a
shame! He had not expected to burst
into such an exciting chapter of the
family history; and once here what
could he do? He had always liked his
sisters pretty French friend, but he
Arizona silver belt., 1899-03-02

Advices from Phoenix arc that the combinations in the legislature, repre-. senting those counties having public institutions, have shown their hand, and will endeavor, with chances favor able to success, to rush through many bad bills carrying heavy appropriations. Twenty-seveL thousand dollars is ask ed for the capitol building, and large ap. propriations, to be raised by special tax levies, are proposed for the normal schools, university, insane asylum and the normal school at Flagstaff Mem. bers from other counties will stoutly oppose these bills, but we fear, without success. The SILVER BELT has always fought special appropriations to public institutions, as contrary to the organic act of the territory. Our fight wal successful in saving Gila county nearly 5000, these special taxes being omit ted from the general levy in this county for 1895. The next board of supervis ors, however, permitted itself to bs bulldozed into making the levies there by destroying all the advantage that had been gained. The present board should take up the issue by refusing to  make tine levies this year, and we feel confident that the taxpayers of Gils county will support them.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-03-02

Charles Bankers cold storage and beer bottling works are about completed and MT. Banker expects to receive his first consignment of San Antonio keg beer early next week. The cold stor' age chamber has 6 capacity of three car loads of beer and six tons of ice, although half that quantity of ice will be sufficient probably to maintain au arctic temperature. The plant is very complete, and Mir. Banker will be en. abled to supply beer in the wood or IT bottles, as desired. San Antonio beer, is equal to any keg beer on the market, will be handled exclusively.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-03-02

A personal letter from Col. l.. F. Eggers, now Q resident of Globe, says Globe is now railroad town and sure to be one of the best mining camps in the Territory. Colonel Eggers filled the office of district attorney of Yava' pai county, and made the best record for criminal prosecutions and number convicted, than any district attorney this county ever had before or since, with but one single exception-thst of Hon. Robt. E. Morrison, the present United States district attorney for Ari- zona. Prescott Pick & Drill.
 Col. Eggers says he is out of politics, and purposes dsvoting his attention to the practice of his profession.