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SHORT NEWS STORIES.

BOSTON, A. Holcomb of New Bed =
ford has filed a petition in bankruptcy; liza
bilities sl,S5l. 4Ss: assets nothing.
cHICAGo-It is stated on high authority
that William &. Brown general manager OF
the Burlington system, will be elected pred-
dent of the Kansas City. Pittsburg and Gulf
railroad
SACRAMENTO Cal.--The senate and as
sembly met in Joint session and ratified the
election OF T. r. Bard TO the United states
senate TO succeed stephen White.
BOSTON The large clothing Arm OF Mi
nor. Beale a 20. OF this city has assigned
with liabilities Of A50,0o0: assets not stated,
ARDMoRE. / Five Federal prisoners
broke isi and made good their escape a.
Pauls Valley Tuesday night Among the
number was the noted Sim Atkins
WASHINGTON. Senator sullivan Of Mis-
souri, has strongly urged tho president to an
point a prominent Southerner as member
OF the new Philppine commission.
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio.--Thousands OF citi-
gems viewed the remains OF Major John A,
Logan. which lay IN state
DENVER. Cola blizzard Is raging today
over Colorado and adjoining States, II is es-
peciallv severe in New Mexico.
CHICAGO One thousand men have Joined
the ranks Of the striking workingmen.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-The Lawton funeral
tran left over the Pennsylvania line for
Washington
NEW YORK. Barlow Weeks concluded his
summing No for the defense In the trial OF
Roland B. Molineux. charged with the muir
der Of Mrs Katharine j. Adams by poison
sene ia Henry Cornish,
NEW YoRK-A special from Washing
ton to the Tribune saws; The fight for
the ratification of the French reciprocity
treaty has been resumed with increased
viRor and with such recently acquired sup
port that the friends of that instrument
now believe success is certain.
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A CHARGE or MURDER
Grows out Of the Death az Fam
noNie


Doyle.
Mckinney, Texas, February 7--Taunie
Doyle, ll-year-old girl, died Saturday 10
the camp OF some strangers on Wilson
creek near this city. Her demise being
sudden, an inquest was held, which re-
suited IN verdict OF suicide by strych.
nine, The campers. two mer and their
wives, claimed she took the poison Tho
mother came over Oom Denton yesterday
accompanied hy Shern Hawkins 81 that
county and CHARGED them by affidavit with
the murder Of hcr dauFhter whom ahe
claimed, they had cntcef away from her
home over two months ago and aimee kept
her Whereabouts concealed The campers
tried TO escape ana go far ore Of the men
has rot been apprehonded hut the other
man and the two women We're arrest,~ laLa
last night twenty mlleR northwest Of hero
and returned 10 Mckinney tn answer tho
charge. The remains OF the unfortunate
girl were disinterred today for the purpoas
of making posi- mortem examination.
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panouet for MIR. and Mrs. newey.

New York. February admiral Dewey
and his wife will be welcomed to New
York at the Union League club In Brook
lyn They will be escorted TO the club
from the Waldorf Astoria at $3.50 Thursday
afternoon and a dinner will be given for
the admiral and his wife az $3.50 o'clock in
the gymnasium, which has been decorated
for the occasion. About 100 persons VIII
be present at tbs dinner including a large
representation from the navy. The name
OF each guest has been. burned in the
plate. which will be set NJ his place.
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FOREIGN BRIEFS.

BUENOS AYRES,-1'he terrible heat con
tinues. There were 26 sunstrokes Monday
and ISL Tuesday.
BUENOS AYRES.--A dispatch from Rio ia
metro says that Venezuelan troops invaded
Brazilian territory and were opposed by the
forces of the latetr republic, which were
forced to retreat after a serious fight.
VICTORIA. 4, C.-The steamship Empress
OF China. from the Orient, reports little di-
minution of the plague in japan and nu-
merous deaths among the workers OF the
medical brigade.
LoNDoN.--The Times advises that the navy
be maintained in the highest state OF Of
fciency because forSen powers will be more
friendly and less disposed TO break the peace
LONDoN.-The officials OF tho United States
embassy deny that any negotiations in re-
gard to the Alaskan boundary are pending
LONDON--The Times says: Private ad-
vices reached parliament yesterday to the
effect that the Beers, who are running short
of bie gun projectiles, have been making des-
perate efforts TO secure fresh supplies.
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OTIS WILL CONE HOME.
Does Not Desire To Work Under Il
Gnrm m : u ion.

Does Not Desire To Work Under the
Commission.
New York. February IA special to the
Herald from Washington says: Major Gem
eraI Elwen s. Otis will be detached from
duty as governor general OF the Philip
pines and commander of the department Of
the Pacific Immediately after the arrival
of the new Philippine commission and
will be ordered to return to the Unite1
States
This action will be in compliance with
formed the war department that he is in
need of a respite The president believes
General Otis can be relieved after the ar
rival of the commission at Mania-whch
will occur late In April or early in May
without detriment 10 the interests of the
government. He win be succeeded by the
senior officer in the islands probably
Major General Arthur Macarthur who
will be subordinate to the new commits
sion, which will possess plenary powers
and will be responsible to the war depart
ment
The granting OF such extensive aut1ori-
ty to the new commission and its assign
ment TO duty under the war department
marks new departures in the policy of the
administration. Members Of the Schur-
mann commission have complained that
they were handicapped in their work by
the necessity of subordnating their action
to the military The decision to placs
the new commission under the war de-
partment determines that the archipelago
is now considered domestic territory.
fudge Taft as chairman of the commits
sion will remain in Manila. the supreme
headquarters of the archipelago. and will
to all intents and purposes he the gov
ernor though he will not have that title.
Civil affairs Of each military department
will be administered by commission who
will he in everything but name a governor
OF the territory comprised in that die
3xs,
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Humnnits 10 An,mni-

Hillsboro, Texas February e--rhe city
public schools have added the course OF
instruction required by Law teaching chill
dren humanity TO rnimals. Instead. how.
ever, OF teaching ten minutes each day
they devote one hour at the close OF each
month to the study and have regular
programme. The first lesson will he given
Friday and viii be called bird Day"
The programme is graded TO suit the dit
ferent departments
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Palestine pointers,

Palestine. Texas. February 7.-Mr.
George Harris OF the Palestine Consumers
Electric Light company said 10 The Post
correspondents we win begin construc-
ton as soon as possible on our new light
plant. We want 20 be able to be ready for
the summer power and fan business"
cards arc out announcing the ceIebva-
tion Of the fifteenth anniversary Of ira
marriage OF Mr. and Mrs @. A. Wright.
February TO-
Mrs. James Walker ia visiting in Cal
weston,
Colonel s Thnmason sr. Of Madison.
Vile Is IN this CITY TO remain several davs
Jesse, s-year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs !
T. Dean, died this morning at the family
home in West Palestine.
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longing Of 52s In white schools. and a5 in
colored school. There were 1871 cases OF
hardness during January.
An effort is being made to organize a
stock company for the erection of 3-slory
brick hotel on the vacant lot opposite
Lsnder's bank. The movement is being
led by such substantial business men as J,
A. Lander j. 7. Southwell and F. NJ Ta-
tum. and will doubtless prove successful
Tax Assessor Schwab of De Witt county
is In the city, assessing taxes for 1900.
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sl.idmore MeIon Growcr,.

skidmore, Texas, February e.-The
skidmore Melon and Vegetable Growers
association reorganized last evening by
eleeting the following officers: j. NJ. Kich.
Ter, president; l. ~ ogle. vice president
and " R. Hayes. secretary. The secre-
tary will answer all communications rela
ting to purchase and sale OF melons and
truck. The acreage in melons here this
year will be about 200 acres, consider
able decrease from last year.
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ROBERTS CAMPAIGN.
signs of Unity of Purpose All Along
the Line.

the Line.
New York. February IA Tribune dis
patch from London says General Rob-
erts' campaign has opened with an un-
known object in view, but with signs OF
activity and unity of purpose all along
the line. The reinforaements which have
reached him since he assumed command a;
capetown are estimated at over 10000 and
there has been a large increase in the
number OF guns. The battalions within
three DAYS have been rapidly sent TO the
front and many changes in the transport
service have been introduced. 4 marvel
Gus amount OF work has been done during
the weeks when he was reporting from
day to day that the situation was I'M
changed. The time for action mas come
and there Is evidence that a single mind
controls the operations in four widely sep
arated districts and that four distinct ar
mics are carrying on the war in accordance
With definite. preconcerted aim II is a
campaign 50 superior to the strategy which
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stockIey Located.

Manila. February 7-Escaped Spanish
prisoners report that they saw Lieutenant
stockley prisoner in the hands OF the
insurgents January IS near Antomonia,
Southern Luzon He Is Second Lieutenant
Paul d. stoekiey of the Twenty-first in-
fantry. who has been missing from his
company since January u last, at pein;
near Talisay. Balangas.
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Manila. February THE insurgents
have been driven out Of Legaspi, province
OF Albay, The insurgents OF Tayab,s
province were conveying some 800 Spanish
prisoners to lihamana and on arriving the
prisoners. exhausted and starving, revolt
cd and dispersed their guards with stones
and clubs. They also captured a place
and barricaded themselves where they are
now awaiting the arrival Of the American
troops
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auAy's SEAT.
Opponents VIII Try to Prevent Con-
siderHtion Of C1se.

New York February IA Herald spe-
cial from Washington says: Convinced
that sufficient number of votes have
been pledged to seat Matthew S. Quay as
a senator from Pennsylvania, his opponents
are now seeking to keep him out by pre-
venting consideration of his case When
the currency bill is out Of the way an
effort will be made to sidetrack the Quay
case by pressing the Puerto Rican bill.
Mr. Quay's opponents arguing that this and
other matters of great National importance
should not be allowed to suffer because OF
a contest over one mans seat in the SEN
ate. Mr.. Quay's friends will oppose any
further delay When once taken up ii il
not likely the debate will be long and
there is little doubt Mr.. Quay will b
seated.
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Nirf Amen tsarcas,ieailyl 1t is a very
hsrfllcss measure.
Nt. Nidrieh---I should say rather that IL
Is psncinl measure.
Mr., Allen at $3.50 yielded the floor and
the senate adjourned.
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YoAKlar LOCALS.
'"aSing 10. Organize n Horei
=. Company

1hSing TO Organize n Horei
|fcbs Company. M
Nm Texas, February THE city
|.s.. mel In regular session yesterday
NJ, WIN Mayor B. p. Stephenson pre-
|,.,S. Y Aldermen Tribhle. Morris,
X Al l9esnutt and Walters pres
u, ~ Sc city assessor and
7. az. WITS e. actions for December
Es.iss ssl5s.97 The mayor was in
Ic,,,.. :" issue the usual election proc
la Anal Ealing for the municipal cleo
M M salar meeting OF the school
[a VI ,sy night only routine bust
<asst !, ssasacted. Reports OF superin-
schools show an average be-
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by the uncompromlsing attitude OF pre-
mier laurier hud shaken this fragile sai-
nee which seemed 20 rest only on a senti-
mental basis Lord Salisbury has Just
given It powerful prop.
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JUDGE rArr's PLANS.
Says lie VIII Not ne Appointed Gov
ernor of the phiIIippiues

Washington, February fudge William
Taft who was yesterday appointed pres-
dent of the new Philippine commission
Will leave tonight for his homo In Cincin.
natl. To representative OF the Assoo-
ated Press he statei that he would not
DO appointed at any time governor Of
the Philippines.
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Northampton Eng, February THE an
nouncement that Henry LaBouchere, editor Of
Truth, and liberal member OF parliament for
Northampton, would address a peace meeting
In the Northampton town bail this evening,
Grew a large crowd. who swarmed upon The
platform and smashed the chairs. Mr. La
Bouchere was struck on the head. but man
aged TO make hts exit, escorted by the police.
spearman's Camp, Wednesday. February :.
The war balloon has proved most useful
adjunct. making sseents daily and getting in
formation as to the Boer positions.
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Paris. February THE Temps today
says The abrogation OF the Clayton Bull
wer treaty marks a date In the history OF
the relations OF England and America and
the ratification OF the abrogation viii con-
stitpte the opening OF q new era. Nothing
could contribute more to cement the new
born accord between the two nations. The
Check given to the Canadian negotiations
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Berlin, February lin regard to the
cabledi report that the United States and
Great Britain are trying to obtain the
consep OF Germany and the other nations
TO a Nicaragua agreement. the foreign
Office says that as Germany was not 3
party 10 the Clayton Bulwer treaty Ger
many has no political Interests in those
United States or Great Britain TO seek
Germany's consent TO a Nicaragua agree
meni.
United Statee Ambassador White says
the United States gave no compensatiUn
whatever to Great Britain and mort as-
suredly gave neither land moi harbors Ia
Alaska II exchange for the abrcgaii5n OF
the treaty.
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nAy-rAuNcErorE TREATY.
senate Committee Discussed Some al
the Provisions.

NhtniHkitni f'OfHdTy ~ ne Stnhlt
committee on foreign relations met toda,
10 consider the Nicaragua canal treaty.
The discussion was animated. While some
opposition was manifested IL was not OF
such character TO Indicate The defeat Of
the treaty. hut that it would be amended
here seems to he little doubt. One Of the
amendments prepared IL that while the
Clayton BulWer treaty shall he abrogateh,
it Ia said by the members fayoring this
change that there is no need Of keeping
alive any portion Of the old treaty. An
other change suggested Is IN regard TO the
protection OF the canal.
The treaty declares there shall DO no
fortlications and prevents the United
States from erecting batteries which are
considered by some as absolutely neces-
sary In the event Of instructions that
occur from time 10 time in Central Ameri-
can countries. II 10 possible that this
portion will be modified so as to afford pro-
lection necessary along the line Of the
canal Nearly the entire time was con-
sumed in listening to an elaborate state
ment from Senator Morgan, who is thor
ougbly familiar with the subject Of the
canal proposition and ell treaties affecting
II. There was little or no expression OF
opinion from other senators save that Il
Is very important subject and should be
carefully considered
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BRIEF WAR ITEMS.

Berlin. February IA large number Of
Brtons residing in Berlin under the age OF
30 have received orders calling them home
for military service.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
WHAT DICK PLUNKETT SAID
When Webster Davis Was Mentioned
and Dennis Flynn.

Colonel Dick Plunkett was in town
yesterday, and he spread CONSERVATION
among the Democrats. Dick Plunkett is
one of the most ardent admirers Web.
Davis ever had. He came clear TO Wich-
ita to say hoy-d'ye-do to him. Yesterday
he got into group of prominent Demo-
Gratis, and they asked him about Web.
Davis
We'll, there is swell guy for ye,'
Dick said. Look at his form. his manly
form, a-standing up there, his poor heart
bleeding for the Beers There is a man
for We, man among men. ! love Web
ster. He is like a brother to me, gen
tlemen. I know him. I know him like
a book, I tell We, and a finer man, nor
brainier one. never strobe the streets of
Cork. Web. Davis-why, gentlemen, he's
grand"
There was applause, and one Democrat
asked: well. Dick, Dennis Flynn is go
ing to get beaten in Oklahoma, isn't he"
''Who?" yelled Dick Plunkett. Dennis
Flynn? Get licked? The little giant Of
Oklahoma! Beat? Why, all the multi
gruhs in the world couldn't beat Dennis
Flynn, the homesteaders friend, the dar-
ling of the Oklahoma heart, the apple of
its eye. Wouldn't that oxtracog you?
Poltogue Dennis Flynn? Why my friends,
there isn't a man in Oklahoma, nor the
United States. nor in the whole green,
blooming world that could beat Dennis
Flynn. Beat him? Not a thousand Neffs
and not in a thousand years. Little DEN
mis- is elected hands down this minute
There was dumb silence and almost all
Of the auditors looked down.
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MAY RESIDE IN WICHITA
DIR, and Mrs. W:isehek Lose Their
Property at Galveston

Or. and Mrs. Wilschek and daughter of
Houston, Tex, are in the city locking up
a location preparatory 10 locating here
DR. Wiischek had much property IN
Galveston and he states that his loss was
quite hesvy. He says that the people o.
Galveston contemplate building the city
Up again at once ard are considering the
proposition Of preparing dikes about the
city for its protection from any further
disaster along the same 6ne
DIT. Wischek has practiced medicine il
many localities over the United States.
Mr. A ". Merritt Of Lostant. Illinois.
was visiting With friends II the city yes
teFday. NJ. Merritt has seen ever Ne
braska ard Kansas and Is deligtsed with
Wichits's metropolitan appearance
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RARE TREASURY NOTE BOBS UP
I'm the Possession of Mr r.. f. Davis
Who Moves to Wichita.

Mr.. r. F. Davis, formerly a banker of
Arlington, Texas, is the latest citizen to
take up his residence in Wichita. He is
a valuable acquisition to Wichita and
will be welcomed here. Yesterday he
showed Mr. Chandler, of the Kansas Ma
tional bank, souvenir which rs proba-
bly, the only one of its kind in existence
in the United States. This was a so
treasury note issued under the act of
June 1864, bearing per cent interest
compounded. The note has the appear
ance of $50 bill On the back of it is a
table of months. rate of interest and face
value in any month, to make it Hagotia-
BILE expeditiously. IT was never redeem-
ed and has about s. interest to add to It's
face value. Mr.. Ross does not intend 10
redeem it. When the government issued
this note it needed money badly and
issued the notes to run for three years.
To-day said Mr.. Chandler yesterday.
''the government is issuing per cent
bonds and you have to pay per cent
premium when you buy them-in other
words give up two years interest TO get
possession Of the bonds at ALL"
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IN WHITE CAPS AND COATS
Wichita street Cleaners to Follow
New York Plan.

Mayor Finlay Ross and Street Commits
sioner E. T. Allen have decided on an
effective and modern plan for street
cleaning during the carnival 1t is the
New York idea In each paved block on
Douglas avenue and Main street will be
stationed man in a white cap and coat
armed with a broom, a shovel and a
cart. and it will he his business to keep
his block clean. TO be on hand constant
~ To remove the dirt as soon as it ap-
pears. The people OF southern Kansas
and Oklahoma who are visiting here
viii be given an example OF what a real
metropolitan street cleaning force is
This plan. as was mentioned above, orig
mated in New York. whore the thou
sands in white at work are one Of the
sights Of Gotham The same pan has
been adopted in other cities, and Wichita
is strictly in line. And the streets will
shine.
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VOLUNTEERS FOR P0LICe DUTY
Chief Cubbon Wants Reliable Citizens
for earn val Week

chief Of Police Cubbon desires to have
one hundred and fifty citizens volunteer
70 act in the capacity Of policemen dur
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THREE STORY BRICK
Modern Livery Barn to Be
Erected on Topeka Avenue.
COST WILL BE $4,000
Horse Quarters Placed on the
Second Floor.

On next Monday morning the work o.
tearing down the Topeka avenue livery
barn will commence, and as soon as tina
work is completed the ground viii bt
broken for the foundation of the bes
livery barn in the state. The estimated
cost OF the structure is $4,000.
Some time ago Mr.. A. D. Lyman OF
/ Goddard, purchased an interest in the
barn with Mr.. John Sturgeon. They de-
cided to rebuild the barn and began tht
preliminary work Estimates were pro
cured for a structure that would eclipse
anything of the kind in the country, and
the plans drawn by Mr.. Andy Minnick
were adopted The plans are for a three
story brick structure, 50x140 feet. The
walls are to be IS inches thick. The first
floor will be devoted to the office, har-
ness and carriage repository. The floor
viii be of cement.
Contrary to the usual custom the horses
will be kept on the second floor. In the
center of the barn will be an inclined
plane leading TO the second floor, and the
There are several reasons for keeping the
horses on the second floor. The chief one
was the room proposition. Carriages al
ways take up considerable room, and 1t
would be impracticable to keep them
elsewhere than on the first floor. In the
winter time the constant opening Of doors
lets draft in on the horses, and If they
are heated from hard drive 1t frequent
~ results in the calling of a veterinary
surgeon. BY keeping the horses on the
second floor this draft will be averted.
Then in the summer time the fes will
not be so numerous, and the stalls will
be cooler. The unpleasant odor noticed
by persons passing along the sidewalk in
front of a stable will also be missing.
The third floor will be used for keeping
grain and hay. The best approved appi-
ances for putting the feed to that height
will be provided. Plenty Of room will
be made for hay and grain and every
thing will be arranged with a view to
convenience.
Mr.. N5ah Hartle has secured the con-
tract of erecting the new barn and he
expresses the opinion that it will be
ready for occupancy about December l.
Some of the lumber in the present barn
will be utilized in the construction of
stalls, etc.. in the new, and the balance
barn will be distributed among the vari-
Gus stables in the city until the new
quarters are ready for occupancy.