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Morris tribune., 1900-04-28

prospect that met his eye, Two hills
or kopjes, of some thousand feet rost
to the right and left, and he could see
the setting sun on the horizon between
them far beyond on the veldt. The
day had been intensely hot.
Il don't know what the deuce to dc
now," thought Barker. AS if in answer
to the question the wounded guide roll
ed over on his side, making an effort tc
rise
Where's Mass Shaefer?" he said
looking around him in surprise.
Barker gave the negro drink OF
brandy mixed with water from his can.
teen, and the man presently seemed tc
revive sufficiently to sit up.
Barker laughed grimly. He's gone
down the path leading to the Tugela
river, leaving us both here in a nice
mess,' he said The darky rubbed his
hand over his eyes wearily and then
gazed steadily along the road ahead.
"Yo' say he go long the right trail p
muttered the man.
Eyes" replied Barker.
''Then he's sure gone wrong. That
right trail leads down to the Boz camp,
and he'll get nab or killed for spy" the
guide said slowly.
1t was too late now to warn the Ger
man correspondent. He was far out of
sight by this time.
When Tom Barker and the negro
guide, the latter resting against the
EnglishmaA's shoulder, staggered into
the hut of a friendly Kaffir just before
sunrise the next morning, they could
obtain no tidings of the German. But
they received a rude welcome and a
rough ShakedoWn from the long suffer-
ing Kaffirs, who had during the war
learned to respect the English race.
The next day Tom Barker, with a new
guide, started off once more for the
British camp on the TGgela. They
reached it at sunset the next evening,
and Barker reported himself to the
commanding officer, who was glad TO
get news Of the beleaguered army in
Ladysmith. and. although Tom Barker
begged for party to. go out in search
of the lost German correspondent, the
stern general steadily refused to listen
to bis request.
And heaven only knows to this hour
what did become of the Wretched
Shaefer. There .Ucre many rumors.
Some said he was shot as a spy by a
Boer commandment, but his fate re-
mains as unknown to his employers
and the world as does that of many
another whose life story lies buried
with them deep in the grassy breast OF
the South African veldt.-New York
Mail and Express.
Morris tribune., 1900-04-28
THE ALTERNATIVE
A Story of the South African
War.
Observation-Disclosures


'The question at ISSUE" Charles
Shaefer said quietly, lis between this
and that"
'This" was man, native black
South African runner. He lay fiat on
his back in the little valley, his unsee-
ing eyes wide open, motiOnless save
for an occasional twitching Of the mus
cles, his life blood trickling through
the hastily applied bandage which con-
cealed the bullet wound in the head.
The man was silent, except when his
parched lips moved in the inarticulate
mutter Of delirium.
Charles Shaefer, Reuters special
correspondent in the Transvaal, did not
allow his eyes to linger long upon the
piteous black figure. His gaze revert
ed to that" a small package of pa
pers, evidently Of great Importance,
carefully wrapped in a waterproof cov-
ering which he had drawn from his
breast pocket.
"NoW that we are reduced to two
horses only" he went on, his eyes
shifting for a moment to the carcass Of
third horse which lay dead some 20
yards off, land seeing that we are in
the enemy's country, probably "a hours
ride from the nearest well of water,
and that this niger is a dead weight
on our hands,
"You surely don't dream of abandon
ing the poor devil?' Tom Barker broke
in.
Shaefer glanced uneasily at his COM
paniOn. Barker was a puzzle to him,
a poor man Of distinguished literary
ability, young, but already success as
a journalist, yet occasionally betraying
vein of sentimentality altogether out
Of place in connection with his friend
Of Teutonic origin. Shaefer had had
inconvenient experience Of this too
English" popularity more than once
during the three months enforced i'm
prisonment in Ladysmith, from which
they had just escaped with the invalu-
able help of the negro runner.
"You wouldn't leave him here to
dieY' the Englishman persisted.
Shaefer rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
He's sure to die soon in any case"
81 don't think so. If we can get him
on my horse and carry him a bit out Of
this
"It's out of the question, Barker.
He cannot walk, and these two horses
are already tired out, and we cannot
possibly do it.
Besides, the horses are my proper
ty," continued the German. Il had to
pay big price for them in Ladysmith,
and we've already lost one in our re-
cent encounter with the Boer outposts.
Morris tribune., 1900-04-28
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"a WeeRly Storyette.r


l must get my dispatches in at th'
nearest telegraph station. It's 40 miles
off yet, and suppose you want to ge
, yours in, too, for the London T.
reckon on selling these beasts when we
get safely over the Tugela river, and
don't propose leaving one behind" Ant
the Germans eyes cleaned angrily, his
voice thick with passion.
whats the life of a niger runner
worth?" he growled.
He's man, anyway" Tom Barker
retorted. Suppose l refuse to leave
the fellowY'
'"Then"-and now Shaefer became
ominously cool-'I shall again be fore
ed to remind you that your horse is my
property. go, and the horse you ride
goes with me. You can come or not, a.
you please"
Barker turned pale. That is the
choice you offer me? Then l say you
are black"uard."
'And l say" indifferently, that you
are fool. Come, will you mount?"
"No," furiously.
The Reuter- correspondent shrugged
his shoulders.
"Have it your own way" he said.
you'll be food for the Beers before
morning" And, gathering up the reins
Of the second horse, he prepared to
jump into his own saddle. But here
Barker sprang upon him suddenly.
"NO, you don't" he cried. you shall
leave me one horse, you brute, though
it were a hundred times your prop
erty."
STAND OFF, the German cried.
Tom Barker's answer was to close
with him silently, and there ensued a
trial of strength the issue of which
seemed for several minutes doubtful.
The men were not badly matched.
Shaefer was a little heavier, but he
was older by Is years. and Barker's
1.-the body had known an English pub
lie school training. The result Of the
fight seemed uncertain, when the Ger
man suddenly loosed his hold and fell
back, leaving the reins of the second
horse almost in the others clutches,
But Barrier. raising his head and about
to seize the reins, found himself GOV
cred by his antagonists revolver
"Now, perhaps" the German CORE
spondent observed. "you will listen to
reason. l know you haven't got gun
on you, my friend. l know something
Of your strange English character
There is nothing like being ready for
any emergency that may arise"
Tom Barker, under the covering re-
volver stood erect and mute. To ar
que further with a man prepared 10
commit murder on behalf Of horse
and few news dispatches of no great
Importance would be simple waste Of
breath.
Keeping the muzzle of the revolver
pointed full at Barker's breast. Shaefer
Jumped into his saddle, and, seizing the
reins of the other horse, he started off
at sharp trot. AS long as Barker re-
mained in running distance the Ger
man occasionally looked back to be
sure he was not followed. In five min
utes he was but speck in the distance
on the South African yeldt. Its your
own fault, remember, if you lose your
life and fail to get your news in Mon
days London T" was his final
greeting as he disappeared over the
crest of the nearest kopje, turning to
his right.
When he had disappeared, Barker
looked around him, reviewing the stu
alton. 1t was not a very cheering
Morris tribune., 1900-04-28
Brewers Want Beer Tax Repealed.

WASHINGTON, April PA large del
egation representing the brewers of the
United States appeared before the ways
and means committee to urge the re-
peal of the extra 81 a barrel imposed on
beer by the war revenue act. The dele.
CATION was sent by the board of trustees
of the United States Brewers associa-
tion
Morris tribune., 1900-04-28
Trial Sudd NY Ended.

LANSING, Mich, April 27.-The trial
of Colonel Sutton abruptly ended when
Judge Weist sustained the challenge
made by the defense and discharged
both the special and regular panel OF
jurors, because Of technical irregulari-
ties in drawing the same. The trial will
proceed when new talesmen have been
secured.
Morris tribune., 1900-04-28
RECIPE FOR A HAPPY DAY.

A heart full of thankfulness,
A thimbleful Of care,
A soul Of simple hopefulness,
An early morning prayer;
A smile to greet the morning with,
4 kind word as key
~ open the door and greet the day
Whate'er it bring to thee,
A patient trust in Providence
To sweeten all the way
All these, combined with thoughtfulness,
Will make happy day.
Exchange
Evening star., 1900-10-12
Parker, Bridget & Co.
Parker, Bridget & Co.

The snap of colo weather has
created am unprecedented stir i'm
our Women's Ready-to=wear De-
partment. The Tailored Gowns
are especially sought after. They
possess style and grace and conn
fort. The very elaborate or the
Evening star., 1900-10-12
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Major Sylvester Submits Annual Re
port to Commissioners.
INCREASE In THE FORCE NECESSARY
One Hundred and Sixty Men Re-
qured for Thorough Service.
EIGHT-H HOUR SY 7 f NJ

Mai Richard Sylvester, the chief OF po-
lice today submitted to the District Com
uissioners a report of the operations Of the
police department during the fiscal year
ended June 80 1890, together with an esd-
mate of the amount required for the support
and increase of the department during the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1902. This esti-
mate was published in The Star several
weeks ago The report is the most volumi-
nous submitted to the Commissioners this
year. comprising nnety-six long typewr1t-
ten pages.
AT the close OF the fiscal year ending
June 30 1900 the report states. the metro
politan police force OF the District OF CO.
Iumbia consisted OF 81 officers and men
one superintendent. one captain, three lieu
neutrality-suspicious.. nine lieutenants. thirty
two sergeants and J25 privates-whch num-
Der embodied an increase provided for at
the beginning OF the year Of one sergeant
and twenty-five privates, or one-eighth the
addition for which estimate made, as
essential for a proper patrol Of the vast
territory embraced in the metropolitan po-
lice district.
ITO the casual observer" says Maj. Syl-
vester, the preceding figures would indi-
cate an adequate agency for all practical
and potential police purposes within the
District OF Columbia. but when IL Is under
STOOD thdI lie prlNales Pefioi, III Siie poti "a
duty that their effective number for such
work is that which remains after deduct
ing those who may be sick. leave de-
tailed to special service and at post assign
ment. an entirely different condition Is pre-
sented.
THE force thus reduced Is divided into
four relefs during twenty-four hours, one
fourth OF those available traversing beats
the fore part OF the day. an equal contin-
gent the after part Of the day. and one-half
OF the entire force doing likewise during the
night time. In other words, the commands
are doubled after dark over those OF the
day. on the principle that persons and prop
erty are more liable to attack under cover
of the darkness than at any other time.
Frequent inquiries from legislators, citizens
and officials prompt this explanation; but
in order that those interested may have a
clearer insight into the workings of the
force. and that some conception may be
had Of the incessant, untiring vigilance re-
Evening star., 1900-10-12
House of Detention.

Reference is made to the establishment
and operation of the house Of detention
authorized by Congress at it's last session,
an institution Of which the major highly
approves, and he suggests that the judges
of the Police Court should be authorized
to arrange and provide for the hearing and
trial Of the classes to which he has refer
red after the judges shall have determined
the regular sessions of their respective
courts, resolving themselves into q court
for the trial Of women and children, with
authority to invoke such privacy as may,
in their Judgment be warranted in order
to shield the prisoners against humiliation
should be appointed by the Commissioners
bailiffs to the number OF FIVE for duty in
the Police Court, in lieu OF policemen who
are now detailed for such purposes. The
coming into contact with such officials in
the court room would, he thinks, have q
tendency to soften the fears and preju-
dices which naturally exist in the minds OF
women and children at the thought Of be-
ing In custody Of q policeman.
Junior Republic Commended.
Maj. Sylvester makes the following refer
ences to the National Junior Republic, es-
tablshed near Annapolis Junction, Nd:
Referring to your communication Of re-
cent date relative to place where the
youth of the District might be committed
advantage, If it were practicable. it occurs
to me that the Junior Republic. recently
established on a farm donated for the pur-
pose in Maryland. might serve in such q
way as to meet the requirements presented
by you.
''The institution. az understand 1t, Is
conducted on the principle which makes II
q matter Of interest to the boys confined
therein through the valuable features of In
struction and organization which are sus-
tanned
'If arrangement could be made whereby
the youth Of the District coming before our
courts might be, by law. placed In the Gus
tody OF that institution. the same ends
would be accomplished as would be had by
the establishment of a new farm and school
within the District.
81 am not sufdciently familiar with Law
to know whether appropriations from the
District and government funds could be
utilized for the support Of an institution
without tho District OF Columbia, or wheth-
er the government might join the state OF
Evening star., 1900-10-12

styles in Fancy Laundered Shirts Soc and 81 90.
styles in Neckwear. 25c. and zoe.
and Madras Shirt Waists. grade
Friend at
detached collar S1GO,
pair Of cuffs
Plain White Fancy Blouses
and embroidery
tireIy embroidery pique
zoe. to 1878
Special Hands, Srarfs
duced o 39c.
and
5 with uppers-tnst like the mems Sc
Evening star., 1900-10-12

being suggested by him. He also recon-.
mends the establishment here Of an inc.
briate asylum. He refers to the granting of
permits for bootback stands and saws the
plan has worked we'll Speaking of news.
boys, he says their education and welfare
anord an important subject for the atten.
| tfon or those interested In such matters.
Legislation Recommended.
! The major urges legislation which will
permit the authorities of the District of
Columbia holding for reasonable period
fugitives who may take refuge here, say.
ing that under existing state Of affairs
burglar or a murderer may take refuge
within the District. and a member of the
pcllce force. without he be armed with a
warrant originating at the place whence the
felon fled. arrests him at his peril. He
also says there fs no question but that II
would be wise IL legislation were enacted
restricting the practice in this Jurisdiction
or persons engaged in private detective
pursuits, explaining that any one may un-
dertake such work without having license
fee to pay or his character inquired into.
Legislation is also recommended to pre-
vent unlawful speed of street cars, the ma
Jor remarking that We're the law such as to
make the corporations pay for the viola
uons. when committed in obedience to
schedule requirements. there would be few
er cases TO annoy the management of the
roads, the public and the police.
A new. modernly equipped morsus ia
urged and an appropriation Of at least IS 900
to secure order and protection of life and
property during Inauguration week, next
March.
Advocates a whipping Post.
The major announces his advocacy of a
whipping post. saying its adoption here as
punishment for those guilty Of wife-beating
and assaults on the weaker sex would be
justified He refers to the absence here of
laws requiring neglectfui husbands and
fathers to support and maintain dependent
wives and children, and says the police de-
partment is made cognizant of many
lamentable cases of this character, and is
thoroughly convinced that where able and
competent, such men should be required to
render that support which Is necessary,
under pain Of severe penalty.
Additional legislation is believed by the
major to be required in connection with the
markets, street musicians, water waste
robbery of plumbing fixtures, public vs-
hicies, tented shows, etc. He recommends
a rearrangement of the boundaries of the
police precincts. after the establishment Of
the new one, the tenth. and concludes his
report with copies of very many letters
commendatory of the departments conduct.
Evening star., 1900-10-12

A strong plea Is made by Major Sylvester
for additional bathing facilities for the
public, floating baths along the river front
Evening star., 1900-10-12
Gen. e. 5. Bragg for Mckinley.

Gen. Edward s. Bragg. lifelong demo-
crat' who served several terms in Con-
gress and was minister to Mexico under
President Cleveland. last night addressed
large audience In the Pabst Theater in
Milwaukee. He spoke In response to a call
signed by q number OF gold democrats,
All shades Of political parties were re-
presented at the meeting. The general,
who spoke as a gold democrat. advocated
the election Of Mckinley and Roosevelt.
He was given q great ovation.
Evening star., 1900-10-12

eral commands as above stated The great
est incentive for such increase thinks the
major, should be the possibility of inaugu-
rating the eight-hour system
In Other Cities.
In this connection Maj. Sylvester has pre-
pared the following data, showing the po-
lice area Of some Of the leading cities Of the
country and the size of the police force of
each
Evening star., 1900-10-12

$3.50, So, $3.50, 81 and S.. Nothing lower n
higher. There's hardly an excuse for paying less
that is, if you want honest, serviceable shoes.
There's surely no excuse for paving more
Evening star., 1900-10-12

1t matters little what II Is that you want
whether situation or q servants
want ad. In The Star will reach the psr-
son who can hu your need.
Evening star., 1900-10-12
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Evening star., 1900-10-12

Mems Probably the most important paa as1hs item in cnht mems
Furn'QS many you mapping hey? You know the ounce
- O OF prevention" axiom. Well, all good sorts Of I'm
derwear here in medium and heavy weights soc.
$3.50 garment sellers and ST kinds
AIy what a stock at these prices
And the beauty OF all ta the short stout fellows may be
easily regular proporoned But the under
don't need much advertising The nppng
forcibly than dictionary OF words-buy underwear
z5c. Wool Feeced Underwear for soc.
Here's big bargain. Wool Fleeced Underwear and
popular We 36 dozens Shirts and Drawers of
the usual 75c. grade for SOC. All sizes.
Meno and Wool Hose, for the cold feet fellows to
SIoo
ST 90 Scriven's Drawers for 69c.
Another big bargain Who don't know of Scrvens Elastic
Seam Sell everywhere for We've
special for those who'll get here quick for 6c Remember
the "SCriven make and each stamped
with OF there limitations but
without "Scriven" stamp. All sizes 60c. the pair
OF course everything and good Neckwear Shirts
Evening star., 1900-10-12
Disposition of the Force.

be interesting to have the facts presented
numerically.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
OS TEOPATH
DIR. Rertie Rriscoe

graduate of the American School of
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All diseases successfully treated Dis
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Rooms third floor Sedgwick block,
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23

&c yn-E VINO work are not GsEsl.y -
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
EAGLE COrnice. Roofing and Metal Co.

WA. y. CASWE ELL. Manager.
Manufactures OF Galvanized Iron Cor
nice. Tin, Iron and Slate Roofing, Stock
Tanks. Smoke Stacks
Ofiicers-L. J. Caswell, president; f NJ
Wentzell. vice president; y NJ. Hartseu
secrc:ary; VIM. y. CasweIl, treasurer and
M Eager.
Correspondence solicited iss " Law
renee avenue
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
GLOBE BOILER MoRKs

J. y. Carter. Prop, Al Prell, Boilermaker.
Good second hand boiler tubes bought,
sold and welded. All work guaranteed.
Phone S44- ONCE and shop. corner ot
Second street and Santa Fe avenue. Res-
idence. Is s Usage avenue
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
American Cornice Works

BUCKLEY English. PropTtetors
Manufactures SaeeI Meta Co-nlcs.
skyllghts. Tin. CoPper and slate RCoe-
ing. Gut:erinE. Sporting. job work o. AZ
kinds Estimates furnished. Corner Fsrxs
and water. GarAsld Building. wichita.
Kan Phone. 81
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
F.F. PARSONS.
Contractor and Builder,

Estimates furnished On ali classes 81
buildings. either n city Or countrT Job
kalssA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
SOLDIERS SERVING PREVIOUS
TO 1865, OR TREIR WIDOWS

Do you want such comfort and happi-
ness IN your declining years as some Of
yoer comrades are en3oyirgF 1t Is a pos
sihle thing. Il you VIII use the means.
Perhaps the greatest discomfort you have
arises from old chronic ailments. from
which very few. II any OF you. are en-
tirely free. While you live. We would
be pleased that you should have the ut
most happiness and comfort possible. and
We have the means OF contributing no
small amount towards that feature. Wiz
nesses upon cath in the courts have tss-
taed that Il cured after the doctors had
exhausted all their skill and failed. The
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
SPECIAL RATES To ST. LOUIS FAIR.
THE FRISCO LINE

will sell tickets at one fare cor the round
trip TO ST. Louis. No, on Saple,nSo- 50
to October 3. inclusive. TIcke-s T. MED
for return until October s CatI at c..y
ticket office. corner Main street and
Douglas avenue. for tickets or eur,her in
formation B. f ,TrNN
District Passenger Agent. Wichita. Nsr
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POULTRY

Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs; best in
the state, 80 premiums last TWO seasons
Send Tor circular. Agent for Lees IIcs
Killer and all kinds Of poultry remedies.
Sharp's Hog Cholera Cure. best maze:
Lawn Fertilizer. Bone Grit ami Shell
Spratts; Cooked food FOR Chicks.
OTTO WEISS. wichita, Kan.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-29
SCHOOL CENSUS
Figures Reduced By State Super
lntendent.


II seem. that Ell Paso Is growing too
fast to suit some people and they are
taking measures to make others
believe that Ell Psso is not so large as
II really is. Judge J. r. Harper has
just returned from Austin where he
conferred with the department Of
education regarding Ell Psso's sohol-
astic census as recommended by the
board OF school trustees at . recent
meeting. Ell Psso shows an increase
OF 10 per cent but the department
seems to think that is too high and has
stricken out 325 names which brings
the increase down to a little over per
cent, which is about the same as made
in several other towns In the state.
The claim Is made that these
names which were stricken out were
of persons who are either over or
under ,he school age and thus are not
eligible. But It has been referred
back to Ell PAso and if We can prove
our claim to be just then IL will be
allowed us, and there IS NO doubt that
the greater portion of the names
will again 60 on the list.