The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
al World Over
NEWS IN NUT SHELL
FROM EVERY NOOK
OF The EARTH

on DOdrd the steam yacht IyceSIltd Win
James Gordon Bennett. left to travel by
easy stages to Cherbourg, where they
viii take the American line steamship
St. Louis, for the United States. next
Saturday. cables the Nice, France, cor
respondent of the World
New York, Dec. Si.-A special to the Her
aid from Philadelphia, says that Nine.
Sybn Sanderson has Just announced her
engagement TO Conte Henri de Fitz-
james. The ceremony viii take place IN
Paris some time late III January.
New York, Dec. 31.-According TO the Her
aid a theatre is to be established in
New York. by Charles Froham, with a
French company Of players Of the first
rank TO produce in French plays OF the
classic and modern school.
Pel1in, Dec. 5l-The Russian minister Of
China, NJ. Paul Lessar, has informed the
Chinese plenipotentiaries, Price Ching
and Wang Wen Shoa, that the Russian
government viii refuse to amend the
Manchurian treaty, and the situation is
practically a deadlock.
Hong Kong, Dec. 81 - The German
steamer Clara has been wrecked near
Hoi Hu, island of Hai-Nan. Forty-two
OF the ships company were saved by the
French steamer Hanoi, but Captain IN
dercup and three other officers, four
European passengers and eleven Chinese
are missing.
London, Dec 31.-Melting snow has caused
the river Wye and Derwent TO overflow
and the whole valley OF Derwent this
morning presents a scene OF desolation
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London. Dec 31.-Lord Kitchner. under
date OF johannesburg. December 80,
sends weekly budget showing that
since December %. thirty-five Beers
have been killed, five wounded and 2S7
taken prisoners. These, says the COM
mander in chief, do not include Dewet's
losses in his attack on Dargel.
Copenhagen, Dec. 3L-According to the
Politiken, q syndicate for the improve
ment Of the Danish West Indies, CAPT
talized at 100000 kroonf, intends to es-
tabush steamship service between
Denmark and Central American ports.
calling at st. James, whether the is
lands are sold or not
Bisbee, Ariz., Dec. 3l.-News has reached
here Of the killing of George Ashton
men by Mexican wood choppers in the
Huachua mountains
Denver, Colo. Dec. 31.-The board Of al
dermen has adopted Alderman Kelly's
ordinance, compelling electric light, tele-
graph and telephone companies to put
their wires under ground.
Oakland. Cal. Dec. 31.-The will of John
J. Valentine. late president OF Wells,
Fargo & Co, who died on December
p, leaving an estate valued at upward
Of $500. coo has been presented for probate
by the Union Trust company, which is
named to act as executor.
New York. Dec. 31.-It is announced, says
the Herald, that a successor to the late
President Valentine Of the Wells Fargo
Express company, has been selected in
Dudley Evans, at present general man
ager Of the company, with headquar-
ters in New York.
New York. Dec 31.-A dispatch to the
Journal and American from Beau Lieu,
says Chaurcey NJ Depew and his wife
are the guests OF James Gordon Ben
nett at that place.
Washington. Dec 3.-James Van Ant
werp, a widely known newspaper cor
respondent died early today at his home
in this city.
Milford Conn, Dec. S1.-Ar unsuccessful
attempt was made early this morning
to rob the Milford Savings Bank. The
burglars left after two explosions had
failed to open the door of the vault.
Albany. y. y, Dec. 31.-The Sacred Heart
college attached to ST. Joseph church,
Cobes was totally destroyed and St.
AIMS convent, which adioins it, was
badly damaged by fire last night
Chicago. Dec. G.-Early today Henry AL
bert fatally shot his wife and then turn
ed the revolver upon himself and COM
mitted suicide. Living apart caused the
climax.
Ironton. o. Dec. s1.-Frank Wilson quar-
relied with his father-in-law Frank Man
ming. early today. Manning shot VIII
sons right arm off with a shotgun. WI
son with his left hand, drew revolver
and shot Manning through the heart.
killing him instantly. Wilson was some
hours in getting medical attention and
viii die
New Orleans. Dec 21-Col Thomas c.
Herndon. manager Of the New Orleans
Clearing House. died today. He was
born in Eautaw. Ala. and was - years
Of age. He served in the Confederate
army.
Turner's Falls. Mass. Dec. 31.-Louis Bit
zer. a jeweler shot his wife. his son,
six years old, his daughter. ten years
old. and Ida CuIon. who was employed
by him as clerk. today. The boy and
Miss Cullom died soon after they were