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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
Read the AID of
ViCkers s. ViCkerS
On Ninth Page of This Issue.
Read the AID of

the earnings Of the people who wants It.
here are you going 10 keep this large
army? You will not keep them In the
desert They viii be stationed in your
large cities and as my friend here sug-
Sests near the factories. We VII then
have government oy this army. Il VII
se the place OF the sheriff ard his
posse. II viii supsroede the police in
the cities and we viii have a federal 20
lice of soldiers There viii be a com
pete usurpation Of local authority. 4
standing army is a standing menace to
peace When you have enlarged the
standing army you vii have 70 face
troubles, the end Of which no man car
see and 4 draft for military service VIII
Dc the end want the middle aEed men
in this audience 20 remember ter years
from now when their sons viii 5s draft
ed that ! made this prediction.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
THEY STILL COME TO WICHITA
Takers Have Printing Schemes for
Business Men

There are more fakes in the shape Of
printing than any other business on
earth. This city has been full Of schem-
ers and plotters all through the week,
and most all Of them non-residents.
There is one in town today Tuesday
morning the Eagle will tell how many.
One Of these fake concerns got the lob
department to figure on his work. The
man no doubt will get all the suckers he
wants and viii be gone Tuesday
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
SUES STREET CAR COMPANY
+. 4. Cummings Asks 80, 600 for AL.
legged Personal Eui,trfes


z. z. Cummings has sued the Wichita
Electric Railway and Power company
for 5000. The case was filed in the dis
trict court yesterday According 10 the
petition fled the case is as follows: On
september .. Mr.. Cummings boarded d
Riverside car, intending to ride To the
corner Of Main and Douglas. At that
time The company had put on their new
cars and laid the tracks. but had not re-
moved the old iron center po,es along
North Main street When Mr.. Cummings
entered the car there was no seat for
him 70 occupy except the one in the front
end with its back toward the direction
the car was going
nile the car was running at rather
high rate Of speed Mr.. Cummings leaned
over and out OF the open summer car
He was riding backwards and did r7t
see the iron poles by which the car passa3
50 closely As result ne received a Sc
we're blow upon the head
II is further alleged in his petition tb,t
the street car company had DELAYED tex
Ing down the poles. contrary 70 the terms
O ftheir franchise. He further states rba-
the new cars are wider than the Oh
N-t>' W. ~f -'--4Nl NAitic " S Only 4 very
small space between them and the NOES
Mr. Cummings asks that the court rem
de- judgment against the company for
S2,to1. the extent q The injuries suffered
b. him in the accident
II n Stewart. who has been travelling
out Of this city in the interest Of The
Acme Harvester company. viii move 70
kansas City rext week Re has accept
e. position with the sattIey Manufac-
turing company. and viii make Kansas
City his headquarters.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
TO MOVE ARCH TO RIVERSIDE
VIII be at Murdoch Entrance Near
the Bridge

The arch for the carnival on Main
street viii be taken to the entrance to the
park system on Murdoch avenue tomor-
row. Through the efforts of Mayor Ross
and other officials the arch was secured
by the city and in its new location will
be thing of beauty TO be admired by
the visitors to the city and the citizens
themselves. People who attended the car
nival were more than pleased with its
appearance and more elaborate affair
for the park could not be found.
Strengthen the tired kidneys and purify
the liver and bowels with a few doses
Of FRICKIlY ASH BITTERS. It is an
admirable kidney tonic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
Dress Goods

This busy Dress Goods section reports
the best business for October in the history
of the house, which is the result of many
months hard work and your liberal patron
age. This is Dress Goods headquarters
always has been and always will be. None
but the most desirable and most wanted
kind find their way to this busy section.
Take a peep in on Monday and see the
crowd.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14

Cleanse the liver and bowels, and regu-
late the system by using Prickly Ash
Bitters. It creates and sustains energy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14

a /
OF to anda
have
'reayma particular
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
Mr.. NICHOLSON BUYS PROPERTY
Purchases 1908 North Waco for an
Investment

Mr.. F. ]. Nicholson has purchased the
property at zoos North Waco avenue as
an investment. The real estate is a good
investment for anyone and Mr.. Nicholson
has the foresight to know that residence
property in this city will advance in
price.
Mrs. Martha A. Crow has purchased the
property at 1903 South Market street as an
investment This is property that will
Increase in value also. The sales were
made by Israel Bros. who had the prop
erty in change.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14

The key to health is in the kidneys and
river. Keep these organs active and you
have health, strength and cheerful spirits.
PRICKLY ASH BITTERS is a stimulant
for the kidneys, regulates the liver,
stomach and bowels. A golden household
remedy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
It's Blankets Choosing Time

And we're stocked to meet the demand in
both Blankets and Comforts.
Ours are the full size kinds, we'll made
and full weight.
Comforts from 85c for print covered up
to fine down silk covered at $40.
Blankets from 60c for white or gray
cotton up to the finest wool at SIC. so per
pair.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
WHlTLOCK BROS.

222 { Douglas. Phone 20S.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14

trading during Street Fair @1-z'
week. They comprise broken lots of our
S1.2s, $3.50, $I.75 and So lines, and in or
der to clean up the whole lot in hurry you
can choose Wednesday at 89c.
Ali sizes, all colors.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
Underwear and Hosiery

Too much cannot be said of the dainty
Millinery we are showing -nobby creations
that meet with favor from the most critical
observer. The busy salesroom makes a
long story short Those who know bes
say ours is the best showing in these
parts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-14
On Wednesday

We will offer twenty-five dozen
broken lots LETT from the brisk
trading during Street Fair
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

Inducements are advantageous to the
officer's career. Jews are excluded, as
not to be trusted with military secrets
Of a marketable nature, and thus there
Is an exclusiveness about the military
regime that carries out its pretensions.
The advantage Of the two years train
ing in the German army which all
the youth Of the fatherland must uh-
dergo are obvious-much more SO than
two years service In the United states
army In time Of peace. This arises from
the fact of the general recognition or
the importance Of this military train
ing of the men of the nation, and hence
as much knowledge and skill IN the
manual of arms Is impaired as posi-
ble, along with useful Information as
to how to preserve health ana v'gor
and the incubation Of habits of order,
punctuality, cleanliness. etc.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
A ChtvalriV Bird.

Even the birds recognize woman's
rights-at least no an Audubonlte lee
turer declared the other day In de-
scribing the habits Of the golden.
crowned thrush. more Familiarity
known as the oven-bird. The word
'oven" merely refers to the shape Of
the philosophers nest, which usually 10
built on the ground with dome-liks
roof. Even the family name suggests
fire. being Furnarlidae.
But the way in which the nest Ia built
explains the birds answer to eternal
feminine" demands. A partition d.
vides the owen into two cOmpart-
ments. The inside one Ia for the lady
bird and has a luxurious feather bed.
The outer room Is the gentleman birds
boudoir. and Its only furniture IL q
rough clay couch.
This head Of the family has golden
CROWN which he deserves. for he's a
gentleman and scholar--a regular
bird Of bird, to fall into the slang Of
the day-who might teach something
to humanity--m masculine humanity,
that is.-- Baltimore News
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
STRIKES IN HAWAII.
The Japanese l.aborers Want Contracts
Amnulled.

The Japanese Laborers Want Contacts
Amnulied.
Honolulu, June 10, via San Fran
cisco, June 3O.-A series of strikes has
been inaugurated by Japanese laborers
ON several OF the islands. 1t is report
ed that the Japanese have been told
that they are free American citizens
now aud that the American laws pro.
vide that no workingman shall receive.
less than 81 y day. The laborers de-.
mand the cancellation of their con-
tracts, and that the plantations shall
pay each individual laborer the 81. 80 n
month, which, by the terms of the con-
tract. are to be paid to the immigration
companies, in consideration Of the
companies having brought the laborers
to the islands and guaranteeing his SER
vices during the contract period, or to
replace him ii he deserts. So far as
the 81. 80 per month is concerned, the
plantations ale willing to accede to the
demands of the laborers, it is stated,
hut they are not willing to consider the
contracts as having been annulled by
the territorial law. A delegation sent
to the Association OF Maui by the Jap
anese immigration companies received
violent treatment from the strikers.
and they were forced to return to Hon
Olulu,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

OF late considerable agitation has been
going on over .he matter Of using the
feathers Of insectivorous. and even less
useful birds. as trimmings for ladies'
hats. Various sections Joined in the
protest against what they called wan
ton destruction of the winged tribes.
'Atsa eX a"s wi. n We re
list Of those localities that thought the
eongsters of the woods and fields could
serve better purpose than that Of mil
linery appendages was New Jersey. 1t
would seem. however, that its condem.
nation Of the misuse of bird plumage
stopped too short Within the last
week or two different parties over
there tried to md q new channel for
feathers by applying them In conjunc-
ton with tar as skin covering for
people who had incurred local dislike.
1t feathers are to be tabOOed as orna-
ments this phase Of the question 10 also
worthy consideration.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

A woman reader Of the Sioux City
Journal suggests that while the slaugh-
ter Of wild birds for the ornamental.
ton Of feminine bonnets is being con-
demned the men who make practice
Of shooting pigeons for sport should
not be overlooked. The point Ia well
taken. although the sportsmen have
one defense which the women have
not, In the fact that the bodies Of birds
killed by trap shooters are usually used
for food. However, the shooting Of
live birds from traps IN a cruel and I'M
manly sport. This 10 a fact which is
becoming more and more impressed up
on the minds Of thoughtful sportsmen.
and It Ia said that the practice IL wan
ing steadily in popularity. To the eye
Of a layman the clay pigeon should fur
nish q better test Of the accuracy Of 4
gunner's eye than the erratic flight of
a bewildered bird, and the pulverizing
Of clay target certainly should offer
= more satisfactory evidence Of de-
struction than the huttering Of u
wounded dove.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
TIE AsHANTEE REVOLT.
r..,sr.s Relief Column Attacked BY
Natives.

r.s,sr.s Relief Column Attacked ~
Cane Coast Castle, July ".-Colonet
easier left Kiawassa the morning VI
.lune 30 with the intention OF rein
forcing Captain Hall at Bekwai with
400 men, 200 carriers. u seven. FOUNDER
and Maxim. When halt mile
from Dompoassi he was fired upon
heavily from the bush. Captain Ron
nell aud several men fell ut the first
fire. The casing Of the water jacket
split after half an hours firing amt
nine men, including Lieutenant Ed
wards, who were working the seveu-
FOUNDER, we're put ont Of action half
Nm hour later. Major Wilkinson was
shot. The force then charged the
bushes. discovering a stockade 80 yards
distant in the bush, SO carefully con-
cealed that its existence could not be
suspected. The stockade WAS carried
ut the point Of the bayonet, and the
force retired.
The casualties were six officers and
81 men. The enemy's loss was so
killed and many wounded. 1t was es.
timated that the natives numbered 10,-
900. one.half of whom had muskets.
London, July 2.-Advices received
here today from Prahsu, Ashantee, I'M
der current date, say the telegraph
line has been reopened to PUNISH. and
that Colonel Burroughs, with 500 men,
will move Immediately. Colonel Bur
roughs, with 500 men, is expected to-
reach Bekwai in two days. The rebel.
lious Ashantees are reported to be III
strength near Fomen. where severe
fighting is expected.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

Americans hnd 1t difficult to under
stand and appreciate the place the
army holds In Germany. In times Of
peace In the United States II Is scarcely
too much to say that an army career IL
about the last the ambitious and intel
lectual young men seek. while AZ to
the common soldier his position COM
mands scant respect. In Germany It
10 different. Through the general be-
lief that the country In liable to be at
tackled mt almost any time an exagyer-
ated importance is attached to the
army. A soldier Of the ranks is treat
ed with more Difference on the streets
of Berlin than an eminent merchant or
savant. while the herr offlzier holds a
position in public esteem beyond that
almost any mere civilian could hope to
attain. This milltarism, also, on the
whole. is popular. 1t IL true there is
q certain amount Of emigration to get
rid Of military service. but In the ma
ton at large career In the army rep
rescnts the height Of ambition. The
officers are a kind OF aristocracy with
Aristocratic privileges. but also subject
70 restrictions an American soldier Of
any class would resent. For instance,
m officer may not marry without the
permission Of his superiOrs. who deter.
niue whether the social and pecuniary
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
GIANT TURTLES ARE SCARCE

Few Of the Monstr0us Reptiles OF the
Southern Pacific survive.
The surviving giant turtles OF the
early tertiary period, the remnant OF
the huge beasts that roamed the earth
ages before mammals were known
have almost disappeared from the
Southern Pacific. where they existed
in great numbers early III the present
century.
III have assisted in the capture OF
many Of these great turtles said capt
Walker w. Baxter In New York Oh his
way from London to his New Zealand
home. ION the Chatham Islands. where
they were once 30 plentiful, but they
are now going the way Of your bunalo
and Indians. The Chatham group De-
longs to our New Zealand colony anu
l first knew 1t when l was quite a
young boy, away back In 1883. wnen
the native Morioris were conquered by
the Maoris Of New Zealand. The MORT
orts were a large tribe in those days
but were far outnumbered by the giant
turtles that occupied their islands and
were preyed on by them. Now they arc
reduced to 100 souls or less oil told, and
the turtles are even less numerous; that
is. the big fellows.
AT least 100000 Of these great
turtles have been destroyed In the last
100 years. The natives have lived OIL
them. sailors have carried them on by
shiploads, and the wild black cats that
live In the lava crevices have destroyed
them. The old ones, the giant ones
the mighty ones that weighed from stt
to 1000 pounds each. have disappeared
and their descendants, weighing from
ten to twenty pounds, alone are left
and soon they will he gone and theii
place will mark another missing link.
"Sixty years ago there was no trou
BILE In finding a turtle on the Chatham
Islands weighing 500 pounds, and
have captured several that went over
800 pounds. A year ago searched fol
several days and the largest one saw
weighed only thirty-two pounds They
live no telling how long II they are moi
killed by man or the black cats. anf
they apparently grow IA long az the,
live. Now they have no opportunity (
-. ..., .-v..s,ucL auic kiUWtu, anu SCOT
will he known only In books and or
museum shelves."-New York Herald
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
when . Woman Willis.

People who 60 about and into sOciety
tell me that when a woman ardently
desires to make herself one Of the ia
vored few OF the smart SET there IL
really nothing she will stop at. and
some Of these same persons have been
telling me this story In illustration of
what they say. In high officialdonl,
says a writer In the Washington Post.
IL a little lady, dainty as spring GRO
Gus. who was a member Of the inner
circle long before she became a part
OF officlaltlom. On one OF her last re-
ception days she was chatting with two
cabinet women. when the servant an
nounced the arrival Of q woman who
IL struggling to get into things "a new.
er a social climber struggled before.
The hostess knew her by sight merely,
and had never 20 much as had how
ing acquaintance with her. but official
people are used to seeing strangers at
their receptions. and the lady Of the
house bowed with her usual gracious.
ness. The climbers quick eye took In
the situation. She saw the two cabi-
net women, and she knew they saw
her. She rose to the occasion In mas
terly fashion.
my dear Mrs. Blank" she said gush.
ingly. clasping the hostess hand warm
~, II was 80 sorry not to have been at
home when yon called on Friday. 1t
was 80 sweet Of you to come so soon,
and do hope you'll come In very often,
informally, that way"
And before the hostess had recovered
from her surprise the climber had pass.
ed on, well content, for she had appear
ed in the presence Of two cabinet WON.
en- as the intimate friend Of lady who
had never even set foot on her door
steps.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

The death duties in England for the
year closing with March were nearly
$15,OOO,OOO greater than for the pre-
vious year. The increase was almost
wholly In the last quarter, due to the
fatal effect of influenza among elderly
people. There were several large es-
tates, such as that Of the Duke OF
Westminster. and others ranging from
f1,OOO,OOO to f5,OOO,OOO. The total
amount Of personally charged with the
duty was f2O5, OOO.OOO. This enormous
cum was approached only once. IN
l801-92, a time when there was also
IN epidemic Of influenza.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
GUERRILLA WARFARE
Beers Active in Orange River
Colony.
An ENGAGEMENT At MNDLEl
a s.r,.~ Relief That ~ Will THke
r.,,,, Three to Six Months /"
subdue the BOers.

Lon,lon, July 3.-Active boer suel,
rilla operations are reported from na a,l
a dozen points in the Orange river COL
ony. Boer officials from Micn"doooip
aver that a part of the British convoy
was captured June - near Wlnpure.
The Lourenco Marques correspondent
OF the Times says:
'sBoth the burghers and the foreign
ers who are arriving here profess a
strong belief that it will take rom
three to six months to subdue the
Beers"
Another dispatch from Lonrenco
Marques says: e,
"A consignment of a foreign firm
marked Dutch cheese, damaged
proved, on landing. to contain army
boots for the Beers. 1t passed the GUS
toms. however, with unusual dispatch
and the British consul is making pre-
sensations to the Portuguese govern
mout.'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
burned by Melted Copper.

Phoenix. July 3.-John Markey,
employed in the smelling works OF the
United Verde mine. At Jerome, was
burned to death and two Italians were
severely burned last night. Markey
WAS skinner on a converter. lie
had poured the contents Of the con.
verteS into the great ladle and the
crane WAS hosting it when the pail
broke, pouring large quantity OF
seething copper over Marley and par.
TALLY over the Italians. Markey's
clothing was burned from his body and
he lived hut q short time, dying in
fearful agony.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
Navy Yard Wages Cut.

New York, July at is reported
that the board OF wages at the Brook.
Ign navy yard has recommended q cut Of
wages for several of the grades of me.
chanics and machinists. The report
has been approved, it IL said, by Secre-
tary Long. and will 60 into effect in
July. The present board, which meets
annually for the adjustment Of wages,
10 composed Of Naval Constructor Watt,
Lieutenant. Commander Morrell, Lien.
tenant Gibson and Psymaster jackson.
1t 10 said the men intend to appeal to
the secretary of the navy. through the
commandant Of the navy.yard. against
the reduction.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

Berlin, July 3.-Since the receipt Of
Admiral Bendemann's dispatch an.
nouncing the arrival of the legations At
Tien Tsin with Admiral Seymour. the
foreign Office here has received no
further information either way. While
admitting the possibility that Admiral
Bendemann was misinformed. the for.
eign office assumes the correctness of
his dispatch until the contrary il
proved. 1t admits, however, that it il
very singular that the other powers
have not received news similar to that
cablod by Admiral Bendeman.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

Scientists and inventors are now
working to combine the telephone ana
monograph In such way that mes
sage sent to person who does not
happen to be at the other end OF the
line when wanted will be autOmatical-
~ recorded, SO that 1t may be repeated
when the absentee arrives. When this
invention Is perfected and made conf
mercially possible 1t will he boon. 1t
will be a great discourager of profan-
ity, and will tend to lessen the need
and usefulness of Don't Worry Clubs.
II, in addition. 1t will cheaper tele-
phone service. 1t cannot come too soon'
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05
Expelled From board of Trade.

Chicago, July 2.-Charles X. and
Albert o. McClain, of the commission
firm Of McClain Bros. & Co., who for
some weeks have been on trial before
the board of trade directors for main.
tanning and operating bucket shop
were found guilty tonight and by
unanimous vote expelled from member.
ship. United States postal officials
arrested the McClains last November,
charging them with using the mails to
defraud. They were indicted by the
grand jury and put on trial before
Judge Kohlsaat, in the United States
district court. Judge Kohlsaat took
the case from the jury and entered y
verdict Of not guilty. Then the board
of trade officials took the matter in.
their own hands, with the above result.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-07-05

San Francisco, July 3.-The trans.
port Grant, which sails for Nagaski.
and thence, it is believed, to Che Foo
or Taku, will carry 500 men OF the
Sixth cavalry, which, in addition to u
hospital corps. made up at the Presi.
dio, 800 recruits and 200 marines, will
constitute the force going to China.
The Ninth infantry and signal corps
from Manila and the marines already
In China will complete General Chaffe' .
forces. making 5000 to 5000 in all.
Three surgeons will accompany the
hospital corps. Assistant Surgeon
John T. Halsell will have charge Of
the medical departments on the trans.
port.