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The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-08-02

The Associated Jewish Charities of
Chicago have taken 3 laudable step
in abolishing henceforth all balls,
fairs and charity bazaars as methods
of swelling their fund. They have re-
solved to give of their means according
to their ability, and promise that their
already magnificent philanthropies
shall not suffer by the change. Cen
tiles may well ask themselves If their
own entertainments" are not some
times repulsive rather than attractive.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-08-02

Since logs cut on timber lands leased
by the government of Ontario must
henceforth be manufactured within
that province, many Michigan lumber
mills are being removed to Canada.
The millmen seem to take the matter
calmly. Other philosophers and all
statesmen should do the same. Can
ada is only doing as, under like condi-
lions, the United States would proba-
bly, dc, and if we were to be generous
we might even congratulate her on
finding a new way to increase her
trade and population.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-08-02

The opposite of rest Is not work, it is
restlessness, an one of the popular
''quick-lunch counters is it's exponent.
The modern time-saving young man,
says a keen satirist, gives his order be-
fore removing hat or coat, thus econo-
MIXING fifteen seconds. When his or
der arrives, he gets his fork into it as
it appears over his shoulder, and cleans
the plate before the sauce appears,
which thus has to be eaten by itself.
Cups of coffee go down in two swal-
lows. Little piles of cakes are cut in
quarters and disappear in four mouth
fuls; and the really accomplished
luncher a~ssinilates his last quarter of
cakes, wiggles into his coat and pays
his check at the desk at the same mo-
ment. The next he is half a block
away in pursuit of a receding trolley!
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-08-02

Some girls who profess to be highly
educated have merely been immersed
in a weak solution of accomplish
ments.
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-08-02

"A new island has recently sprung up
near the northwest coast of Borneo,
opposite the town Of Labuan. Its for
nation is connected with the earth
quake which was observed on Sept. Fl,
last year, near Hudat British North
Borneo).
The Dupuyer acantha. [volume] (Dupuyer, Mont.) 1894-1904, 1900-08-02

At the Royal Technical school in
Charlottenburg, Germany, Prof. jesse
has recently tested, with remarkable
results, a method of increasing the
efficiency of steam engines, which was
invented by two Germans some ten
years ago, but has only now been eff
fectively applied. The principle de-
ponds upon the employment of the
exhaust steam from an ordinary COM
pound engine to evaporate another
liquid having a lower boiling point
than water. The liquid used is sui
phurous acid. The heat of the exhaust
steam is sufficient to liberate sulphur
dioxide gas, and this, passing into the
cylinder of an auxiliary engine, acts
the part of steam. 1t is afterwards
condensed and goes back to the vapor-
lizer. The result is said to be that
ito every indicated horse power devel-
oped in the main engine about half a
horse power is added by the auxiliary
engine. without Increasing the con-
sumption Of fuel.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
A MOTHERS MERCY
Always Anxi GUS to Save the Little Ones
From Suffering.
Lack of Proper Care in Childhood Lays
the Foundation for Habitual COnstpa.
ton. Causing Lifelong Suffering.

Nothing so sweet and touching as
mothers care for her little ones.
What a tender, watchful eye her ankle
ty keeps on the young hOpefuls.
In the young nearly all ailments are
directly traceable TO stomach and ooWel
complaints.
Physic and purges are the most COM
mon and most dangerous of all medicines;
Nearly all contain opiates or mercurlal
and other mineral poisons. which perma-
nently affect the tender bones and tissues
of the child
The only proper laxative for child Is
a gentle, positive vegetable liver stimu-
liant, like Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
For the babe-in-arms the mother eats
Cascaret. It makes her milk mildly pur-
gative, and benefits the baby. Older
children eat piece of a Cascaret like
candy. They taste good, make the liver
lively, prevent sour stomach. purify the
blood, and regulate the bowels perfectly.
Go buy and try Cascarets today. It's
what they do. not what we say they do,
that proves their merit. All druggists,
10c. &c or Soc or mailed for price. Send
for booklet and free sample, Address,
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago; Montreal,
Can; or New York
This is the CASCARET tab
let. Every tablet of the only
| IT IFN | genuine Cascarets bears the
| v " Y magic letters &C c c." Look
+ n at the tablet before you buv.
and beware of frauds, imita-
tons and substitutes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CON-
VENTION.

A delegate convention Of the Republi-
cans of the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict of the state of Kansas. is hereby
called to meet in the city of Hutchinson
Cd
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10. 1900.
at I o'clock p. m, for the purpose OF nom
mating a candidate for congress, two
delegates and two alternates to the Ma
tional Republican convention to be neId
presidential electOr. The basis OF repre-
sentation in said convention shall be one
delegate at large for each county IN the
district, and one delegate for each ZO0
votes and fraction of half or more cast
for Chester l. Long for congress IN 1898,
provided no county shall have less than
two delegates; under which rule dele
gates are apportioned to the various
counties as follows:
Barber ), Barton 7, Clark 2, Comanchne
2, Edwards 8, Finney 3, Ford 4, Grant =
Gray 2, Greeley 2, Hamilton 2, Harper 6,
Harvey II, Haskell 2. Hodgman 2, kear-
ney 2, Kingman Z, Kiowa 2, Mcpherson
Y, Meade 3 Morton 2, Ness 8, Pawnee I,
Pratt T. Reno 16, Rice 9, Rush 4, Scott 2,
Sedgwick 2, Seward 2, Stafford 3, stan
ton 2, Stevens 2, Sumner Ii, Wichita 2;
total 175.
It IS recommended that the county cen
traI committees of the several counties
select the time for holding the county
conventions to name delegates and alter
mates for the congressional convention,
and that the names Of all delegates and
alternates be certified to the chairman of
TINS committee at Kingman, Kansas, I'M
mediately thereafter. By order of the
Seventh District Congressional Commit
tee. FRANK HARLOW, Chairman.
L. NJ AXLINE, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23

the law, until otherwise proved. The
cross-examination was directed to show
ing that the permit system was designed
to secure an orderly force Of workmen
in the mines. The witness maintained
however, that its effect was to blacklist
those who did not take out permit,
and also set up an "olgarchy, or arts
tocracy," of those in control Of the per-
NIT system. He said the class of miners
had deteriorated under the system, so
that now women did not take the night
trains as drunken men carrying dirks in
their belts were on board. Representa-
tive Lentz produced a form of warrant,
which the witness identified as the one
in general use. 1t was in typewriting
with blank spaces for the insertion of
names and directed that the persons
named be taken and held for the viola
ton of the proclamation of the governor
of Idaho declaring martial law, and the
regulations of the military district es-
tablished Hereunder
w. r. Shields, a commercial traveller,
testified to being at st. Regis, Montana,
some distance from the Couer d'Alene
placed under arrest by the soldiers.
Shields said the townspeople stated that
Francis had worked there for many
months, including the time of the riot,
but he was nevertheless arrested and
taken to the pen. The witness also
testified to the harshness of the soldiers
A recess was then taken until 2:30 p. m.
When the committee reconvened Mr..
Lentz asked that Bartlett Sinclair take
the stand. Mr.. Sinclair is the official APP
pointed by Governor Steunenberg to take
catrge of affairs III the Couer D'Alene
district and his name has been most fire.
quently used in the course of the in
Vestlgation. Chairman Hull said Mr..
Sinclair could not be called at this point,
as the committee had heretofore determ-
ined to first hear all the witnesses to
support the charges, and there were sew
eral yet to be heard. An animated dis
cussion followed. Mr.. Suffer declared
that the minority would not proceed fur
Their if the committee insisted on calling
Mr.. Young instead of Mr. Sinclair at this
time. Mr.. Capron of Rhode Island char
acterized this as a threat BY a vote
Of to 4, the committee decided not to
call Mr.. Sinclair as a witness for the
Mr.. Sultzer thereupon announced that
The prosecution would rest its case. This !
cleared tn way for the oepning Of the de-
tense but as the hour was late the COM
nittee adjourned until tomorrow morn |
ng, when it is expected that Governor |
Steunenberg will be called
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
TO CARE FOR JOE WHEELER
Pres dents Benevolent Plan Which
Also Embraces Fitzhugh Lee.

Washington, March H.-Cieneral Whee-
Ter called at the War department this
morning and officially reported his return
from the Philippines 10 Secretary Root,
in accordance with the orders OF the de-
partment 1t was expected that the ques-
ton of General Wheeler-s future military
status would be determined at this meet
ing. Secretary Root was so busy how
ever, with other important questions
which had accumulated during his alb
sence from the city that it was concluded
best to defer the consideration Of Cen
eral Wheeler's case 10 a more opportune
time The matter will probably be settled
within a few days. Meanwhile the resig-
nation of General Wheeler from the vol
unteer army Will be held in allegiance
and the question as TO General Wheeler s
eligibility to a seat in congress will be
held up. pending the settlement Of his
military status.
There IS a strong desire 10 put the
names Of General Wheeler and General
Lee on the retired list OF the army with
the rank OF brigadier general, but the
execution Of this plan requires special
legislation by congress. Existing law
prohibits a man "a years Of age from
serving on the active list in the army.
General Lee is over 81 and General Whee-
Ter viii be a in September. The last
named. therefore, Is the only one eligi-
BILE for appointment 10 the regular army
The short time he would have to serve
in case OF appointment is made an az
ment against such action. Moreover. the
desire Of the president is understood 20
be TO honor both OF the distinguished
volunteer officers in the same way and
not TO single out a particular one Tor spe-
cial preferment. With the consent o. con
gress II would be possible 70 appoint
them brigadier generals on the retired
list. Such action would enable them L
rel!nquish their present duties and insure
their future welfare.
Following the precedent established iu
the case of General shafter. General
Wheeler may continue On active duty IN
definitely under his volunteer commission
but IN case Of hts transfer 70 the regu-
lar army. ne would be obliged 70 rein
quish active duty upon reaching the age
OF g. years There Is reason % believe
that General Wheeler would be willing
% f0reg0 hts rights 20 a seat i1 co1zrsss
was assured Of an appointment 20 the
regular army: = AZ an ofBrer q the ana
regular army. - an officer or fha re-
tired list there would De no question az
. HIS eligibility % a seat Il ne nati ia
legislature in case his former coustl-u-
euts desired 10 lect him
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23

WaHhiuEton- March 1z-CsueraI OTIS lat
est casualty 8st s. 81 fouowv:
Kflle1-I.gson Isls1d Third carag-T.
Fs3r1a-y =. Allen. troop o.. L>9s4is p
Palmer. March 2. Ssn Yrar-tsco top
g. John 2. Klnr. CORPORA. same O.
Davis. Sixteenth infantry. s.rca z ~
Esn. company 2. 2 gene 3 Au6s~eo--
Thlrty-tslrf infantry March 3. FAD e.
company = Joan y Linn
Tosnse3-Thir ezyaGry. 8arca :. Esa
Franeleoo. trc0p e. Henry 3sy~re. scsis.
slight. Sixteenth safsutrg HascB = CAL
aroanalEau. c1gBpany e.. Rosert Befsasrt.
sergeant. Sourtss-3 81 1ssst. eerfs.ss. WA
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Euocs " Fz11ta. clzFsrls. sisEnt. a. =
Coates zyTznse4 n s1ixs. p~ssozH. Twrn-
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
War By G|JERRLLAS
Uncensored Letter Sent to a
Hong Kong Paper.
AMERICAN LOSSES HEAVY
But the Punitive Heavy Hand
Is in Turn tffectuaI.

San Francisco March 2.-The steamer
Hong Kong Maru brings from Hong Kong
news OF surprising state OF affairs ex-
listing in the Philippines. The correspond
ent Of Hong Kong paper sends the
following uncensored letter to his jour
nal:
Manila, Feb. 13.-It is a strange state
Of affairs that exists In the Philippines
today. Improvement is visible in nearly
every quarter. Civil governments are
rapidly being established IN every town
OF importance, and garriSons and patrols
are in process OF extension wherever
Americans hold territory. and yet it IS
an undeniable fact that since January l
the insurgent forces have captured a
number of rifles and quantities OF am
munitions from the Americans almost
equalling the sum total OF American cap
lures from the insurgents Besides this.
the casualty rate for the last two weeks
Will come very close to bling heavier than
at any other period Of the instruction.
with the exception Of the time OF the out
break and the fortnight beginning with
March % 1899. These are hard facts to
swallow and somewhat alarming into the
bargain. The threatened guerilla warfare
that was heard on every side seems TO
he a realty, and parties OF fifty or smaller
numbers are ambushed and Jumped
day after day. Supply trains. small es-
corts and scouting parties are the special
objects of attack and the country seems
TO be full OF small rowing bands, waiting
at every convenient cover until their prey
is caught. In one or two instances heavy
patrols or strong scouting parties have
quickly avenged these raids By setting
out Immediately and hunting down and
killing as many of the marauders as
possible. These lessons have not been
forgotten, and in the immediate districts
there have been no repeitios of the trou-
bic. The authorities are giving the ques-
ton considerable attention and every eff
fort will be made 10 insre the public
safety. for on this depends the future
o the country. England's policy n India
is frequently discussed, and her swift
and severe punishments are looked upon
as model peacemakers. The arms were
probably captured from commissary trains
waylaid
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
PERMIT SYSTEMS WORKINGS
Witness gill Says 1t Was n Badge and
Instrument of SerNifuhe

Washington, March 2l.-The examina-
ton OF Il. A Gin was continued before
the Couer d'Alene investigating commit
tee today. In response 10 inquiries by
Representative Lentz, the witness tod
OF a visit 70 the buu pen. Ar that time
a prisoner CHANGED 70 put his fingers
through a crack in the stcckade. There
upon, the witness said. a colored soldier.
who was on guard on the outside. showed
his bayonet at the protruding fingers. IN
ficring a bloody wound
\ copy Of the permit required OF those
seeking work in the Couer d -Aene dis
trict was introduced 1t reci,ed at length
foots concerning he holder. that ne was
not member OF a union. and THAI he
took an oath to obey the law. He said
he had not taken out a permit. regarding
il As a badge OF servitu3e. and Un-Arner
ican 20 require an oath 10 obey the lsw.
Representative Jet made the point that
the law presumed that citizen o5eye,d
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
Vim MARIANA
Mariani Wine-WorId Famous Tonic.

1t is found especially useful in Nervous
Troubles, Dyspepsia, Malaria, AnaenIia,
Loss Of Sleep, Consumption, Oyerwork,
Indigestion, La Grippe. Nervous Prostra-
ton. General Debility, Tardy Conval-
ancholta, Throat and Lung Troubles, Sea-
sickness, All Wasting Diseases and After
Fevers.
Sold by all Druggists. Refuse Substi-
tuteS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
nfirr
City Clerks Office

Wichita, Kansas. March Is. lsoo
Notice is hereby given that the regis
tration books Of the city Of Wichita viii
close March ., 1900. al O'Clock p. N.
and remain closed until after The election.
April g, 1900
loi-lot AMOS MCLAIN, City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
Notice.


March Is IS0o.
Notice Is hereby given thac the ladies'
registration books OF the City Of Wichita
W. be open for the registration Of ladies
In tao basement Of the city building 81
The tiic OF The City treasurer evs-,- Az.
u IN me Ie'h 10 Friday. sSrd inst. al
BE xix = m AMOS Mo. Ar>-
-V,-'t City Clerk
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23
Mex can war Pension Extension.

Washington, March 2I.-The house com
mittee on pensions has practically decid-
eG upon extending The pension law q
January ;. ISs which increased the pen
sion OF Mexican war veterans from S Il
SIC per month. so that * viii apply 10
those peus!9nsd since the date OF the
act as wen as 10 those peusioaed - 20
that time The committee has decided
TO increase 70 80 a month the rension
~ the widow % Lieutenant Colonel John
VI Hamilton Ninth cavalry. who was
killed 81 the battle q san Juan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23

HSz Osss Ess1 fer ser FIFTY GEAua
- MILLIONS OF NOTIFIES Ter AT,
CHILDsES WHILE IEExHIS. 80
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-03-23

s.esr assured that If your misdeeds I'M,
W. oIt tnes vii call asaiu-N. y. " ee5-iy
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Piann Tnninr

Leave orders az Music House a. Fs~rs-
NeWco D. 7. @. LAHNE
4'S-7NA Tuner
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washington. March Gf.-Today's receipts
% old government bonds for eycsaues
fo- new Der cents aSuourtef f- H.
20 making total = date ~ 'lfs 'f<l.-
81 The receipts from Individuals 60 3ats
aggregate tsl9s5o.
Madison. via March zi-The funeral
OF General Henry Harudeu. Nh9 vas
comma uder q tas Wisconsin, Department
Of the G. 4 r. and who PLANNED ard
practically Effected fhs capture ~ LETTER.
son Davis. took place here tsis aftef-
noon.
omaha. Nsb.. March . EFsct.ys
April Ie. AZ Foad* operating i1 tbis SER
r.t1ry have given notice taat sire ratss On
grain % the seao1aff via cnieago I'D
g. Louis wi1 be advanced z centH per
loo pounds 90 wheat and 2 cslta 1u corn
and arHe- e3aTre eralus
EVa~hi-rfga Maf~h q -Arrargerieots
have been made to rerd sn additional fe-
fa~ausert y medical 1fIre-a FRI ean
Frsncfse9 wrth view to faeif irslayoT-
,stlsn % Manila f1- she Pellet q a aiaa-
liar uunler 81 medical ori~ers 81 80
Pc .ps.1es sesiro4s ~ retprasnz - 10
Uuite5 sfatss
Fargo. s. - Marrb q a large frs-
zets7a from afenE t7~ Ref river fraaa
WIarIreK - T-sse T-arHtse Fri here 20
attend re meeting ~ tar tri-srare sfa4r-
age convention Eai~a BEGAN f11as TaS
object sr e. 1dfef- f-ew rI-Hresr pa ar-
er7p-lsfs1n - 3 - 81. Per zee werk q
rrrusetlrr ths Ees river zia sac Afls-
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Ssr asaesefes fsr ths haasrgsf Corr hfea-
fiar f1s-sf 14srf ca-E sseF. zg alleged fEeE
r.~1 safrk c.zcefr. whoa fssle1 resent
Is AS R---H 81 raad p Asas sr1sr q
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ere crssit5rs - fns c1eaBar5 rasst<-
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Cofzmhus. o. Marco zZ-Tse McKs- II
hs.s. p-av5HznE thai street. car fEarcSss<s
sAa.I - sa5zttse4 - Tass ~ rAs p@p-
ps<. vas tesaatezS tD12Y 81 fAe h2zHs o.
representatives
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HoHEsEEEEns E-vcrrsIog

AkkASsAs- LoglsfASA TrxAa
ARIZONA AID SEg 1fExfcO
See
b. ?. clSs. DIST. PAS. ACT
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erts. corporal. wounded In arm, sight;
Ralph Henry. elbow. severe.
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Rar ties Once Days at Auction

New York, March 2l.-The sale OF the
late August;n DAILY collection was contin-
ued today at the American art galleries
when large amount Of antique and mod
ern furniture. draperies. rugs and relies
We're disposed of. The sale in the after
noon brought $l0eA. The galleries were
crowded, and the bidding today was for
the most part very good. There was spir-
tied bidding for a number Of tiger and
bear skins and other rugs from Days
theater. Three hundred and thirty-five
books were disposed OF al the night sale
They realized a total Of s. 5gS, making IN
ali Sass for the SAG books sold up to date.
Nearly all the books disposed Of went 10
dealers. Some q the more valuable VOL
umes brought high prices. The star pIi E
Of the evening was $40 for the two VOL
umes Of Brayley's Theatres Of London"
with the original colored plates by Haven.
published in lS2s. Thai price was followed
closely by the $5S5 paid for the three vol
umes Of An Apology for the Life Of Col
lev Ciober," published il l-4a Next in
order was Burton's Anatomy Of Mslan-
choiy." a rare first edition OF ls2I. that
went 70 Dodd Mead & Co for sIsg
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Wednesday, March rs.

Admission-Ticket holders. Zoe; all
others. SOC and sc.
Tickets on sale Room !. Biting Bloc.
Monday. March IS.
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BANK WRECKING LESS EASY
Ii a House Bill Now in Committee
should Become Inv

Washington, March 21-A bill restrict
ing national banks from making loans
to their officers was favUrably acted on
by the house committee on banking and
currency today. The measure has been
urged by the comptroller of the currency
on the ground that the New York bank
failures were caused by ill-advised loans
to officials of the banks. The expected
large increase of small banks, under the
new financial law is said to be additional
reason for the restriction of loans to bank
officers. The bill provides that no ma
tional banking association shall make any
loan TO its president, its vice president,
its cashier or any of its directors, clerks,
tellers. bookkeepers, agents, servants or
other persons in its employ until the
propositions to make such loans shall
have been submitted in writing to the
board of directors or of the executive
committee of such board and approved
by a majority. At such meeting the per-
son making such application shall not be
present. The bill also prohibits the over
drawing of oacounts of the bank officers.
Chairman Brosius will make the report.