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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

Bryan IS SIT bowling the poor citizens Of the Phil
ppnes being governed without their consent F+ he has
net mentioned North Carolina yet
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

There VIII be IN Pekin as soon as walderses a.
tlonality o boss HIN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

The Dake of Abruzz has penetrated the Polar regions
The duke warm article
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

The Popuists might we'll prepare themselves for il,
Grover Cleveland IS getting ready jump Braas sup
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

Four years ago Cleveland PopuIists vas mon
ser. Watch laud him 10 the skies when h ,a-rsz
Bryan. as ne surely VIII
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08
A Clever Excuse.

An Irish soldier placed on guard ever
a cannon was found BY an officer IN a
pTI5iic house AZ some distance.
How dare you leave your pOst?' said
the officer. sternly.
ITS no consequence At all a. all
please your honor" said the uau
There's no two men, Yer honor. wosld
lift that gun much less carr il of Ana
y there vas more than two. I know
wouldn't be match FOR theu-so 7 ken
away ysr honor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

The Forbidden Palace course is nothing II is sim
NY place where the Chinese emperor could loaf around
without washing his face feet and the wiser
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

The Republican plurality exceeds he aver
axe q the last three presidential Vermont al
rfEhr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

Papa-By the way. who IS the lady that
bowed 70 Us as We Jeff the carrtaEe7
Dorothy-The one with tie black six
sk4r<- the RISE pettic9at, plaid SILK wals;
purple coEarerIe Nth silver clasp tsu
coat. black hat ~.th purpls lips. carr
Ing A siivsE-trzuizs5 caT1--sss2
PavS-Ees.
Dsrotsy-I 5on't know szst csuxat
z glimpse q he-.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

In thirty Bryan VIII forgotten that popuifsr
ever existed he IS after the eastern Democrats
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

Roosevelt makes the Democrats and seeker TIA
they have been in 2 dong tine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-08

rsoa~e Cgty gtess wesr Pzaz fssakse
sac s9-~tsen g@aFs ass r. ssses-ss-ess -
s--lss se t1e ETfaf aar - - wsns 6Tza
20 camp aE5 HFese1sAs Nssnsesf r. 49,
rzeszzr y ca- szEF - aas - 80 rsrs-
rzaEs 81 fra-a EM -
'fssa~ey's s7rtne ehsesszz~ 81 seesaag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS STOPPED.
NO CONVENTION POSSIBLE WITH GERMANY
UNTIL THE TEMPER OF CONGRESS
Is LEARNED

Washington, March 24-Inquiry here bears out
Berlin that nothing Is going on about the
German-American Commission. The truth is as be-
fore intimated by the officials here that all of the
negotiations respecting reciprocity have come to
an absolute halt. II is felt TO be idle to waste
thing is known TO the temper of Congress. The
pending French Reciprocity Treaty has been Sc
lected by the Administration officials as test.
II this cannot approval. officials here feel
there would be little in pressing the treaties
work of forging other treaties. This statement
covers the proposed German Reciprocity Treaty.
The suggestion of a mixed commission to assist
participate in the negotiations is a minor detail.
The suggestion originally put forward by
Congress. The Germans were crying out against
the quality of American meats. and the Americans
were seriously impugnng the integrity of German
wines and sausages. and casting grave doubts
two interests. TO do what could be done to relieve
German merchants from what were asserted 10 be
veXat1ous and unnecessary customs regulations. the
President suggested the creation of a mixed COM
mission of scientific and practical men, experts IN
trade, who should try TO agree upon some project
and report TO their respective Governments. The
prepare the way for reciprocity treaty between
the United States and Germany, which Is said to
be impossible of attainment long existing
restrictions maintained
1t is intimated that the German Government is
acting upon the suggestion, and has already
Iected two commissioners. On the part OF the
to be required In view OF the fact that the Pres-
dents original suggestion looked to such action;
therefore 1t has not been possible for the. Exec
utive branch to move further in the matter at this
stage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

he has died at the battle OF Spion Kop. He heid
the command of the Ninth Brigade of the Ffth
Division (Sir Charles Warrens> of the British army
in South Africa. The second son Of the Rev H. A
Woodgate proctor for the diocese of Worcester
he was born in lSi5, educated at Radiey and
Sandhurst. and in 1865 entered the army as an en-
sign in the 4th Foot (now the Kings own, Royai
Lancaster Regiment His first active service was
in the Abyssinan campaign OF 1868. and his first
medal at the capture of Magdaia he
went the Ashantee expedition In 1873 and with
Sir Garnet Wolseley to the Gold Coast in 1874 De-
Ing present at the battle of Amoafu and the capt
ure of Coomasse. He passed the Staff College IN
1877 took his captaincy in 1875 and served as stan
officer with the flying column in South Africa tlll
the end OF 1879, taking part in the Zulu campaign
and fighting at Ulundi A major In 1881 he served
for several years as brigade major on the stan III
the West Indies
He ieutenant-colonel commanding the Royai
Lancaster Regiment from 1898 till he was 'piace9
half pay in 1897 with the brevet rank OF colonel
In the September following he appointed 10
the command OF the Fourth Regimental DISTRICT
the forces employed against the Sierra Leone IN
surgents, and also organized protectorate eN3
petition. on the Queens birthday last year ne hau
his c. NJ. G.. and went again on half pay tlli IN
July, 1889, he assigned to Regimentaf Dis iCt
No. II U,eicester). from which he was caile9 III
November last to assume command or the NihI =!
Brigade, with the local rank of ma or-generai II
was only on New Years Day, 1900, that ne was
gazettea X. c. NJ. G..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

The combined efforts of five policemen OF the
East Sixtyseventh-st. police station were required
last night arrest Frederick Jansen, Dane of
strong physique, who lives at No. 12 East Seventy
hrst-st.. apartment house, where his wife, Bcr-
tina Jansen employed as janitress. During the
evening Jansen attempted suicide by nhaling gas,
but aroused by members of the family before
the gas had time to affect him.
Jansen has been out of work for some time, and
his wife got permission from the owner, Peter
Morris. to allow Jansen TO live with her until he
could find work Last evening Jansen went home
intoxicated and. lying down his bed, turned on
the gas in two jets. The owners unmarried sisters
Smelled the and went to the room. Jansen got
up angry and rushed out of the house, but
came back and went into the furnace room.
DR.. j. Franklin Southmead, OF No 979 Lexington
ave. sent for. and went 10 see Jansen. He was
attacked by the with coal shovel. DR.
Southmead then went TO the East Sixty-seventh-st.
station and reported to Captain Brown. who with
Policemen Donohue and Kenney, house
to arrest Jansen. He resisted. and the three had
to call other officers and the patrol wagon
before they could place him under arrest. His
hands and feet tied with rope. and he
taken TO the East SiXty-seventh-st station on
charges of being drunk and disorderly and attempt
frpg told
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
THIS NAN ADVERTISED FOR 4 PARTNER.
WHEN THE VICTIM FOUND HE HAD BEEN SWIM
DIED HE WAS TOLD he WAS 4 poor FOOL"

WHEN THE VICTIM FOUND HE HAD BEEN SWIM
DIED HE WAS TOLD he WAS \ poor FOOL"
Some weeks ago John Shea, twenty-four years
old. James l.. Mcconnell, OF No. I16 Scherner-
horn-st. Brooklyn tells the police, advertised him.
self as owner OF the Union Grand Hotel. of No 4sl
Broadway. Brooklyn, in need OF a partner with
$500. Mcconnell thought 1t good chance to make
a profitable investment and made a call at the
hotel to investigate the property. He says he
found few people around and business apparently
poor. But Shea made explanation satisfac-
tory him. telling him. he says. that the profit
principally from the bar, and he invited
around the next evening. He went and
convinced There a big crowd the
bar; the men. he says. stood three deep, waiting
their turn II good opportunity
lose. and Mcconnell invested his money on Feb
ruary "A
After he went in there more such even-
that the place had been sailed When he demand
ed of Shea the return of his money. however, after
two weeks of it the latter very candidly McCon-
nell told him. You poor fool. YOU have been
buncoed.'' and proceeded to comfort him with the
assurance that the place fully mOrtgaged and,
said: You can't get me on any criminal proceed
ings either"
Since then Mcconnell has District Attorney
Clarke. with the result that last night Detectives
Roche and Weser arrested Shea and locked hin,
up in the Adams-st station house
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
TO INCORPORATE THE RED CROSS.

Washington, March "a (SpeciaD-The House Com
mittee Foreign Affairs. through Mr.. Gillett. has
reported favorabIy the bin passed by the Senate
February II. to incorporate the American National
Red Cross and the naturalization of the old Red
Cross Society is therefore likely to be accomplished
without much further delay. Owing the failure
of similar legislation III previous Congresses the
present organization has not been able to protect
itself legally against the unauthorized of its
and insignia for the collection of money
which did not find its way. and WAS not intended
to find it's way into the Red Cross treasury. The
House Committee has materially enlarged the list
of ncorpOratOrS carried In the Senate bill adding
the names of George c. Boldt and William T.
WardeIl of New-York; Daniel Hastings and j.
Wilkes ONeiIl of Pennsylvania; Thomas F. Walsh,
of Colorado John G. Summer of California; Charles
c. Glover. Walter s. Woodward: Elizabeth Ktbbey.
/ Kimball. of the District of Columbia and Ed,
ward Lowe of Michigan II has also provided
that the chief medical officer of the association
shall be appointed only the written approval Of
the Secretary of War
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
CAPTURES ALLEGED GREEyGooDS MAN.
YANKEE FARMER WHO HAD BOUGHT TURNS
THE TABLES ON THE MAN WHO SOLD.

4 YANKEE FARMER WHO HAD BOUGHT TURNS
THE TABLES ON THE MAN WHO SOLD.
Louis Pabst, farmer. of Haverh1ll. Mass Is the
latest victim OF greengoods swindlers TO appear
on the scene. II seems that Mr.. Pabst received
some circulars with tempting offers in the
usual money-easily -nade vein, and about a week.
ago he the city with $50. in return fort
which he was TO get $5Ooo. He put up at the Park
Avenue Hotel. met by his and taken to
BROOKLYN There he received his bundle and
started for home happy.
No sooner. however. had ne reached home tharihs
discovered the fraud and forthwith posted back to-
this city with a friend. This Tuesday. Ths
staying the Park Avenue As they
sitting in the hotel yesterday looking out OF
the window whom should Pabst but his green
goods friend passing With ready wit. worthy OF
'Downeast." Paost and his friend laid plot
with the greengoods man as the victim The
friend impersOnated officer rushed out. sup
posedly placed victim No. under arrest and took
him Greenpoint, Pabst in the time, follow
ing behind appear at the proper moment al
complainant. His friend turned the alleged crook,
to the police or Greenpont and Pabst told
his story and victim No 2. who described hirnselE
Charles Morton. sixtytive wears old. OF Buffalo.
lies in a cell.
With the aid Of detectives Pabst found the house
where he mad been taken at No 10 EcSford-Ss-.
and there the police found greengoods plant
with plates. etc. which they proceeded to take 10
the station house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
FRENCH's FORCE RESTING.
NO NEWS OF SERIOUS FIGHTING FROM
THE FREE STATE


THE FREE STATE
Bloemfontein, March 23.-Advices from Thaba
Nchu, between Boemfontein and Ladybrand
on the Orange Free State border. dated March
81 say General French's force is resting there
and distributing Lord Roberts's proclamation.
Brand. a son of the former President OF the
Orange Free State. Sir John Henry Brand con-
tinues his dutiec Landdrost. He appears
quite willing to cooperate with the new regime
The people generally outwardly express salts
faction with the advent OF the British.
The insurgents in the northern part of Cape
Colony have been detected in an ingenious
swindle. 1t appears that before the departure
OF the Beers they purchased quantities of the
notes of the Boer force which they are now pre-
sentng TO the British authorities demanding
compensation for property alleged to have been
requisitioned or damaged The loyalists, who
the actual losers Of the goods. are in
furiated.
London, March PA dispatch from Maseru,
Basutoland, under yesterdays date seems TO
dispose Of the story that General French was
fighting yesterday, but it indicates that battle
is imminent
From elsewhere come stories of the Beers raj
lying at various points Kroonstad Is we'll in
trenched, and General Joubert is preparing to
make a determined stand, while the Beers in
the eastern districts have been ordered to rally
at F1cksburg, northward Of Ladybrand. in the
Orange Free State. doubtless with the view of
attempting to intercept the junction of the
forces commanded by Lord Roberts and General
Butler. Another Boer force. at Fauresmith,
southwest of Bloemfontein. is IN defiant mood
the southern part of the Orange Free State
is not yet subdued.
Sir Charles Parsons. commanding column In
the western district composed OF Canadians and
others, has arrived at Van Wyksei. between
which and Kenhardt force Of insurgents Is re-
ported to be ntrenched.
Colonel Herchmer. commanding the Canadian
Mounted Rifles, is convaiescent at Carnarvon
and will rejoin Parsons on Sunday.
dispatch from Bloemfonten, dated March
"a says:
Rudyard Kiping has arrived here. The Beers
are reported retiring from Kroonstad, after hav-
ing blown up bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
BOER LEADERS STILL HOPEFUL.
WILL FIGHT ON TRUSTING TO FOREIGN
INTERVENTION.

WILL FIGHT ON. TRUSTING TO FOREIGN
INTERVENTION
Durham, March Pat is learned from an au-
thentic source that the Boer leaders are aware
that they beaten, but think they can hold
out for four to six months, within which time
they firmly believe foreign intervention will force
Great Britain to grant favorable terms, includ-
ing independence.
They expect Germany or the United States to
intervene. The mission Of Messrs Wolmarans
Fischer and Vessels to Europe is to hasten this
so far as Germany is concerned.
The Boer plans include stand Kroonstad,
the Vaal River and other points. eliminating in
the defence of Pretoria, which has been pre-
pairing for a siege. The ranges of the guns have
been tested, mines have been laid, and the forces
in the field have not allowed themselves to be
cut off with their heavy guns. which needed
in the forts at Pretoria.
The majority Of the Transvaalers are ig-
norant of the gravity of the situation, and.
though tired of remaining long from their
farms will fight hard, believing that their ib-
erty and property at stake and confident
Of ultimate success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

HUBBUB IN THE ITALIAN CHAMBER.
UPRoAR SO GREAT THAT THE SITTING WAS sUs-
PENDED.
Applications.

Rome. March 24.-Tn the Chamber Of Deputies to-
day the resumption of the debate on the motion or
Signor Pantano. Radical first introduced yester-
dav providing for the convocation of the Con-
stituent Assembly for the reform of the Constitu-
ton, was marked by scenes of disorder The
president who yesterday refused to put the motion
and was sustained by the House. to-day prevented
Signor Pantano from making a speech whereupon
the Socialists abused the president, whose acuoh'
however approved by the majority OF the
Chamber This gave rise to tremendous tunul''
the Socialists and Radicals shouting and cheering
for the Constituent Assembly. and the ConserVd-
tlves and Moderates responding with cheers for
the King and the monarchy Eventually the presi-
dent was compelled to suspend the session ana on
It's resumption the president designated Con-
sentative the next speaker. at which the l-ett
violently protested, demanding that Sgnor Fantano
be allowed to be heard deafening uproar re-
suited. The Chamber resembled bear gardeein,
each side trying howl the other down flnaiiy
the president pronounced the adjournment or the
House. 49,
II is the general impression that In face or the
Opposition's determined policy of OBSTRUCTION. the
only solution of the crisis is the resignation OF the
Ministry the dissolution Of the Chamber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
FOOD RULES COMPLEXION.
medicines of No Avail When Improper Food
IS Persisted

young lady whose first name is Blossom
ehd VINO was for many years misnamed, but is
10" properly named tells some interesting facts
aoout ner efforts 10 clear up her complexion
"hlch in spite of all sorts of medicines and
Eashes face beaches, etc. etc. were Ineffective
because the root of the 6iN7cn,ty ms No, re
moved 49,
Her own story is interesting From child
Looo up, !, with my sisters and brothers have
oeeh allowed the use Of both tea and coffee
E1iter became young lady of course IL was
no more than human that / should wish for a
beautiful complexion like several of nv com
tsehlons but which did not have Many diff
-ieh1 courses were taken TO accomplish nv
enc enc such as applying face bleach taking bot
NC ana bottles Of cleansing medicines ETC. all
20 no purpose.
Ny older sister had learned before me that
sYhee was the root Of the difficulty and urged
Ine 10 begin taking hot water / tried il but
p .Iio mo little satisfaction in weak and I'M
pe-atsnle beverage. While visiting a friend
n nse Gay accepted a cup Of coffee las | sup
esoseo)' when ] noticed that this particular COT
&c hso a hundred per cent better taste than
Tnon o9 3It' we mad been In the habit of using
lhqulrlng for the receipt OF this very pleas
80 e leverage, / learned that / had partaken of
noted Postum Cereal Food Coffee
mao struck the goal at last This was the
,r,!he beverage that / wanted and this II
Sneo out was the secret Of the beautiful com
coyH A VI my friend OF course we Immediately
saw ~. using IL in our home, and / want to
Nv La to-oay not a more healthy robust fam
ia, 10 De found in the United States and the
80 .s attributable TO cur abandonment Of cooea
Go 40. Use oI fostum Cereal Food Coffee" We
N,ss n ieeI disposed 10 publish the full name of
,bn olossom, but the name can he given 70
Co -. interested. by letter to the Postum Cereal
lives IN p Battle Creek, Mich. The young lady
10 IA Traverse City, Mich
the vo1,, pe oi interest 10 know that many OF
conn,e ladies' semnaries Throughout the
are nsy, nave discontinued the use of coffee and
Rev. sIagg Postum Food Coffee. istter from
Young sburr: Secretary of the Seattle Wash.
ing Pos.ies Seminary, recites: we are ms
greatly - ., cereal Food Coffee on he table
large hume ne satisfaction Of the faculty and a
Noer Of boarding students"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
STOLE $1,000 WORTH OF JEwELRE.

II became known last night that several detec-
tives from the Brooklyn Detective Bureau ara
making strenuous efforts get Of q
lot of jewelry which disappeared in a mysterious
from the apartments of Donald Matheson,
at No. s48 Bergen-st., about six weeks ago. Mr..
Matheson offers a reward of 500 for the return OF
the jewelry, which Is valued at $1,000 II consists
in part of a gold watch, a number OF chains and
Jewelry with gems.
Mr.. Matheson says that he does know the
exact day the robbery committed. and the
thief have entered the apartments by means
Of false keys. Another peculiar thing is that the
thief discovered and carried away roll OF bills,
containing $50. which concealed behind a
picture the wall The detectives had been
able TO get the slightest clew 20 the missing prop
erty up to last night A list OF the various things
stolen has police of the large
cities throughout the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
NONEWSFROM MAFEKING
rARLES SILENT AS TO THE
RELIEF COLUMNS.
pS,foR THAT THE BOERS ARE WITH
DRAWING FROM KROONSTAD
NOT CREDITED.
NOT CREDITED.

downright; 1900 BY The New-Tork Tribuns.l
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
ro,don March 25. 6 a. NIT is reported this
.o-ntne that the Beers retiring from Kroon-
cad. This information comes from Kimberley.
,rbere II was probably received by a native run
.a- II seems scarcely proba bic. however, that
-. b,,rshers would retire from such a strongly
,~,-s,ched position Kroonstad without be-
inc compelled 10 do so. and. Lord Roberts has
-, vet made a move. too much Importance
aa5 NOT be attached 10 the report. There still
.n,ear 70 be some isolated bodies of rebels in
..o country 10 the west of Kimberley. but they
.,,o+ he in sufficient force 20 give much
trouble 10 the British military authorities.
Va information whatever as to the state of af-
.a,-s Of Mafeking was received in London up
r. an early hour this morning. nor is it known
,he,ber Lord Methuen's relief column has yet
advanced north of the Vaal River. l. n. F.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25

pay office to be established outside the United
States has been made indispensable at Hong Kong
where the naval disbursements have reached an
average exceeding $4,000 month. with no promise
of falling lower in several years II large is
to be maintained In the East. at least until a
large naval repair and supply station can be estab-
lshed In the Philippines. The Department has
selected Pay Director Daniel A. Smith, who is one
of the highest ranking officers in the corps, TO go
Hong Kong and establish the Office lie is
ordered TO sail from San Francisco by the mail
steamer OF April 7. and. unless he prefers to go on
the retired list. will remain in charge OF the new
office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-25
BRITISH OFFICERS WANDER FROM CAMP
ONE KILLED AND THREE SERIOUSLY
WOUNDED

London, March pat late hour to might the
War Office posted the following dispatch from
General Roberts:
Bloemf ontein, March 24.--Yesterday Lieuten-
ant-Colonel Crabbe. Captain Trotter and Lieu
tenant the Hon. E. Lyon. of the Grenadiers
Guards, and Lieutenant Colonel Codrington, OF
the Coldstream Guards, rode eight or nine miles
beyond their camp on the Modder River with
out escort except one trooper. They were fired
upon by party of Beers, and Lieutenant Lyon
was kil/d and Lieutenant Colonel Crabbe,
Lieutenant-Colonel Codrington and Captain
Trotter were seriously wounded The trooper
also was wounded One of the wounded officers
he'd up white handkerchief and the Beers
came to their assistance and did all they posi-
bly, could attending to their wounds. The Beers
then conveyed the wounded to the nearest farm
house, where they were taken of.
Lord Roberts also telegraphed to the War
Office from Bloemfontein, under date of March
D. evening, follows:
There is special news to report The coun-
try south of this place is generally settling
down. Numbers of arms have been delivered
up. and the people beginning TO recognize
the advantage of bringing in supplies for sale
The movement of the troops in the western dis
trict is being attended with good results