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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12
pEAsAsTRY ~ ARMS.
Would Not let Dead Body Pass
Through Town.

Of superEtstiea has occurred sr Hs1EarT
A peasant living a. Soszssrv 6see vhii-
attending the rn2rks; n a reirHborfrx
town His relatives started boFosraf<s
~ifs ta@ oecT bit were for-seiJ Sr~ven,-
Il from trsVsrs1or tbe WHARF q Ihsris.
re szhssftznta ssz>Tsizx that TIE paSssss
81 a s-FsnEs coFFss tHre1sn he pssra
~ozzld lssc q naizfcrfzre- Reinforce
~ ge<s1srrses ~ relatives ru2c. 3 49,
o-d sttszpt - pas throssh tss alag.
H.: vers cozfrorset ~ tse satirs 7oSeis-
tsoa armed WITH pltehso-ixs and sS.zzlisr
weapons To Ess1srz.s wee drsvsa
back ~ re vffiAxers ard tS~rszpoa Aired
a vosey. E-alzE two D~yssr.s sz& SczSf.as
gary ofh@-x
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12
SHE FLED FROM MoRMoNs.
Concordia Woman, Now Dead, Had
Thrilling Experience.

Concordia. Kan, April u.-Mrs. Janet
Hinhouse. mother OF Postmaster W. 4.
Riuhouse of Glasgow. died there yester-
day, aged Il years. With her husband
she came TO Cloud county about 1856, af-
ter escaping from Mormon colony in
Utah. where they went In their Ignorance
on their arrival from Scotland. In their
flight the husband was separated from
his wife and two little ones. The mother
dragged the children over the mountains
in a small cart. suffering terrible hard
ships before she reached friends. They
were here during the days Of the Indian
trnnhleS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12

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asrs zzss carriers rsfzrree u wSrx to-&4T.
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ref.s~1 20 FEs-sf tEs$r szseT@se-s - 81
tz.-2rsoz un1zzs shs EsxsStscrz<srs xo<zs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12

railroads and factories In fact. from
time 20 time some spssrnodic sr'srnlts
have been made in three directions. and
had they been crowned with greater sue
cess IT would hzrs bsnsatso Brazil a.
vel as North Anerica"
IN. Gsru.an immigration 20 Brazil has
been directed for IA. most par toward
the three southern states CT Pasasa. San
IL casha-.na and Rso Grade do Sal IN
Parana. for tnstsScc. there are mary
colonies os Germans. Italians and Rus
SLAMS. but trade - largely IN the harts
Of The Germans. saa there 10 plenty q
room fo- hundreds q tho2sanSs % colo
rssfs stiIi 20 ccus.-Ssx York Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12

nrst agree 90 employ none ssss unioa ross-
This The employers refused - % Ire
tanners yelled todsy. bas-vsr ard Eftb
no r~tucfioa IN wages and shs prerniss es
the manufacturers %, % aiacsfsniasts
AGAINST .sssgur v~a-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12
Breaking
Rec0rds.....

A sale has been arranged
for tomorrow, which will
be instrumental in selling
more merchandise than we
have sold on any Monday
heretofore. We are always
aiming higher and in the
future as in the past will
continue to break records.
The reason of our steady
growth is found in the fact
that we handle the kind of
merchandise people want
and charge the right kind
of prices.
We are making this a
store for Wichita people to
be proud of; a store visitors
can be directed to as one of
the fastest growing mercan-
tile establishments in the
city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12

and Gibson-mother and grahoinotners
and great grandmothers - CleVelann
Leader
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12
JUDGE p4AYNg DEAD.
Son Of chtssIry Of the South Passes
Away

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Z. Bayn-. eas az fhs rBoss pruzssssar
tur1s-s % ire sssts ss dead. ia was
very aot!v. IL sorra e -. uaosf iraSost-
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sss At o..s tine sarvef zs 4 sspr~szs
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years Cd
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-12

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Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
EIGHTEEN YEARS Of Intense Sufferings From Stomach Inflammation.
MT. Clearwater says: Had It Not Been for Paines Gel cry Compound Would Have Died or Continued to Suffer
 Terrible Misery

stomach difficulties and distreSses are varied in character and dem md prompt attention. In the majority of cases the troubles originate from morbid condition of the nerves of the stomach. If vol suffer from dyspep- sia, indigestion, Inflammation of the stomach, or gasu,ic Arrangements. the use of Paire's Celery Compound will banish your. tOrmenting enemies. Paine's Celery Compound quickly tones and strengthens the stomach and it's particular nerves, so that your food will enrich the blood and make solid flesh, bone. and muscle. MT. Horace Clearwater, Kingston, N. Y, says.-
 Accept my sincere thanks for the great good I have derived from your life-saving medicine, Paine's Celery Compound, without which I would have died or continued to suffer terri ble misery. While working in the manufacture or tobacco, I ate a small piece of liquCrice which caused intense inflammation of the stomach, and for eighteen years I endured great suffer- ings. I had the services of doctors and used a vast variety of medicines, but did not get relief. Often in my agony I rolled over and over on the floor. heard of Paine's Celery Compound and decided to try it. After I used the third bottle my pains were banished, and for ten years I have been well and strong. I am now 4 years old, and feel that I owe my present good health to Paire's Celery Compound"
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
MGOVERN WINNER In a Short Fight With Maynard of
 Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, February 25.-At the Penn Art club tonight four thousand people saw Terry McGoverr, the form CT featherweight champion. defeat Bill ly Maynard of this city in what was to have been a siX-round contest. May nard was knocked out in the fourth round after receiving severe punish ment. McGovcrn adopted his usual rushing tactics, scoring knockdowns in the first and third rounds, Maynard being on his knees when the gong sounded at the end of the third.
 The local man made the best showing in the second round, holding his own in several exchanges. McGovern never let up in his rushes, however, and gradually wore his man down with ter rife body blows. A right hand blow on the jaw early in the fourth round sent Maynard to the floor, and he was counted out.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
AN UNREASONABLE DEMAND.-

AN UNREASONABLE DEMAND The fractious Simona Peralta was ar rested again yesterday by Consta ble Kyle on the charge of drunkenness and fighting with one Francisco Robles, another woman with a past. When SimOna was arraigned before Justice Robertson yesterday afternoon she said she was being imposed upon and that the cumulative Francisco had in vaded her domicile and provoked the riot. Her case was set for trial this at 10 o'clock. The question of whether she should be allowed to go on her own recogniZance or spend last night in jail was the next one in order. Asked if she would be sure and be on hand at court time she answered, .'Si Senor." and started out. The court called her back and asked her if she could restrain herself from getting drunk during the night, ii given her liberty. Her countenance fell and she looked as though she thought that a very unreasonable demand to make. After studying over il a minute she "Quien Sabe," preferring not to commit herself or endanger a viola tion of her word. She finally agreed that for this one night she would do her best to keep sober and was accord ingly released on her honor as q Yaqui lady.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
CATTLE AND SHEEP

Chicago, February 25.-Cattle-Re- ceipts, 21,000 head, including 1000 Tex ans; active, 10c to 15c lower than Mon day; good to prime steers. s3.35@$5.90; poor to medium. S3.25@S4.75; 'stockers and feeders, s2.35G$4.6O; cows, $1.4O@ s4.50; heifers, $2.00GS4.9O; canners, S1.40 @S2.5O; bulls, s2.35@s4.25; calves, $3.25@ S4.75; Texas fed steers, s3.50@S4.50.
 Sheep-Receipts, 23.000 head; steady and lower; good to choice wethers, $5.00 @$5.5o; fair to choice mixed, s4.0O@4.75; western sheep, $4.75@s5.50; native lambs, $4.75@$IO0; western lambs, $4.75 6$7.0O.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. February 25.-Trading in grain pits rather quiet today and after easier opening. closed firm, May wheat being unchanged; May corn A@asc higher, and oats up A@2sc. Provisions ruled strong. May options closing 5@1k cents to 1712c higher.
 May wheat opened 76Bc to 77c, ad- vanced to 71ssc. reaction to 77c' follow ed, closing 77B@77Ac.
 May corn closed 46@461sc, after rang ing between 451ac and 46Ac.
 May oats closed 3514c after selling between 347s@35c and 3519c.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
PIANOS, MUSIC

lAlVV<J, NIOotN
 Don't buy thump boxes or agony tanks with pretty cases and mandolin attach meats, such as irresponsible nomadic peddIers palm off as high grade instru- ments, but if you insist on that kind of goods we can supply you for $J75.00 to $200. co, etc.
 We would much rather sell you an instrument that can be guaranteed, such as the BALDWIN CO.'S Pianos awarded grand prix and cross of the Legion of Honor, Paris Exposition 1900. The HAMILTON, made by the BALD WIN CO.,, diploma and silver medal, Paris 1900. The CHICKERING & SONS BEHR BROS, FISCHER, MASON & HAMLIN, KIMBALL PIANOS. Terms Easy.
 THE PIANOLA, ANGELUS AND
 SIMPLEX SELF-PLAYERS.
 MUSIC, STRINGS and MUSICAL MERCHANDISE. New music at half price. Popular 1Oc music.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
A. RedwiIl & Sons
 PHOENIX, ARfZ.

We are the pioneer piano and music men of the southwest and carry the largest stock south of San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
STOCKS.

Atchison, S65s; do pfd. 1OOB; c. & O., 5O1a; Big Four, 93k; c. 6; S., 291a; do pfd, 70; do second pfd, 431a; Erie. SS1a; Great Northern pfd, 200; Manhattan, 1413s; Metropolitan, 1854; M. P, 1121a i; N. J. C., IFS; N. Y. C., 1475s; Pennsyl- vania. 14S1s; St. L. & S. F., S53s do pfd, S2; do second pfd, 75; St. Paul, 177A :; S. P, 63h; L. P., 99 Amalgamated Copper, 73a; Anaconda, 123; Sugar, 152; U. S. Steel, 3S34 do pfd, SsA; W. U., SEA-.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
METALS.

New York, February 25.-Copper fol- lowed up its recent gains with another advance of 3s Sd in London, closing there at f59 3s 9d for futures. It was higher here also. Standard, ,S12.621s; lake $13.12h@$13.3 371a; electrolytic, $12.121s@ $13.371s; casting, s12.S7k@$13.1212.
 Lead quiet and unchanged here at 41@c, and in London at f12 3s 9d.
 Spelter 2s Cd higher in London at f21 los. but locally it was quiet and un- changed at s5.O5@$510.
 Bar silver, 4S3sc.
 Mexican dollars, 3S
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
so SOOTHING Its Influence Has Been Felt by So Many Phoenix
 Readers.

The soothing influence of relief.
 After suffering from itching piles.
 From Eczema or any itchiness of the skin.
 Makes one feel grateful to the rem edy.
 Doan's Ointment has soothed hun dreds.
 Here's what one Phoenix citizen says:
 w. J. Cain, bookkeeper of the Np- tioral Bnk of Arizona, residence North Center street. says: Some itchiness of the skin annoyed me far too long to be present, an dalthough I eXperi- mented with remedies of various kinds nothing brought absolutely positive re- lief until I procured Doan's Ointment at the Brisley Co.'S drug store, corner or Center and Adams streets. The first application gave relief, and less than q box effected an absolute cure. Should there be recurrence of the trouble aI any time I know what to do to stop it.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the U. S. Re member the name-Doan's-and take 10 other.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
COMMERCIAL
 FINANCIAL
Copper Gaining on Both Sides of the
 Ocean.

New York, February 25.-The under tone of the stock market continued de- pressed today although the movement in prices was ieverish and irregular throughout.
Arizona republican., 1903-02-26
BONDS.

U. S., ref. 2s, reg. and coupon, 1071a; Ss, reg. 107: coupon. 1O7A; new As, reg. 136; coupon, 1852; old 4s, reg. and coupon. 1O9A; 5s. reg. and coupon, 1O2%.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
a SweeI Breath

is = never failing ign o. a heal.
thy stomach. When the breath is
bad the stomach is out Of order.
There is no remedy IN the world
equal to Neutrality-suspicious. for
curing Indigestion, dyspepsia and
all stomach troubles. Mrs. MARY
S.Crlck ,OfWhitePla lains. .Kv. write
II have been a dysoeptic ior years
tried all kinds of RENE dies but
continued TO grow wOrso. By the
use OF Kodol / began to improve
at once, and after taking a fev'
bottles am fully restored s.
weight, health and streng 9Th sr
can eat whatever l like. Kod /
digests what you eat and max, a
the stomach sweet. CrawfordBrcs
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
TROUBLESOME HORIZONS.
One OF Them Will Appeal 30 Em-
pprOr William Himself.

Berlin, April 26.--Uugh J.
Cannon, the Mormon mission
airy intends to appeal 70 En-
pcror William for permission
for the Mormons to remain in
Germany, hoping that mis- maj
esty's policy of religions toIer-
rance may include tho Mormons
In his petition Mr. Cannon
sets forth the morality Of Nor
mon doctrines and as to the in
ability OF his adversarios to cite
any example where Mormon
teachings have been subversiye
of the laws of the State or OF
orderly citizenship; he declares
also that by the command Of the
supreme head of the church
polygamy is not taught.
MIR. Cannon last Wednesday
sent to the emperor and empress
copies Of the book Of Mormon in
German. If no aid is extended
to the Mormon missionaries by
Emperor William and il the
orders of expulsion are enforced
all the missionaries will leave.
Mr.. Cannon expects tka Uni
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
NEGROES DYNAMlrED

Muskagee, Indian Territory,
April 27.-Ofticials here hcsfa.
just been notified of the destF
ton OF two store builSinol
Beggs by dynamite and 64e q
mlnent danger of race trouble.
Three weeks ago Il negro father
with three sons movl / from
Alabama to Beggs, bought some
property, built a store and put
in a stock of goods. The were
warned three successive lights
to go, but took no heed. Satur-
day night a site; of dynamite
was attached to the Building,
which, together with Il drug
store adjoining belonging to a
white man, was wrecked. No
one was injured
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
DASH FOR NORTH POLE.

New York, April 2G.--An-
thony Fiala, who is to head the
Zeigler Arctic expedition, was a
passenger on the American line
steamer ST. Paul which arrived
here todday from Southampton.
Mr.. Fiala went abroad a month
ago to look over the ground and
to see to the purchasing Of sup
plies, and he now returns to
consult Mr.. Zeigler. Speaking
of his trip Mr.. Fiala said: eve
expect to get off some time in
June The ice broke un early
and the prospects for tie expe-
dition are good. The America
was sent down from Trumsoe
to lrondhcim under her own
steam. She is being cleaned,
new decks put in end other re-
pairs are being made. The
America Will sail IT, soon as she
is ready, but | cannot give the
date"
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29

ted States to intervene in cases
where missionaries have been
maltroated. as, for instance, in
the affair at Olsenbruek, Prus-
sia, last January, when two
missionaries were Dir a Q ge q
through the streets of the town
and imprisoned for days. They
were taken to Hanover, where
they We're again placed in jail
and later seat to Hamburg.
Atlidavits Of these occurrences
have been forwarded to Sena
tors kearns and Smoot, who, it
IS said here, have asked Secre
tary Hay to demand an apology
from Germany in this matter
on the ground that American
citizens were treated brutaily.
Among the converts to Nor.
monism made in Germany are
several policemen, who will be
sent to observe the missionary
meetings.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
WHAT GEN. MILES SAW
HeDOrt OF His Trip Through
Philippines.

Nelson A. Miles concerning his
observations in the PHILIPPINES
was made public today by the
war department.. 1t is dated
February 10, 1908, and covers
all features of his trip through
the islands, together with his
recommendations.
Cen Miles describes a visit to
Lipa, where, he says, a party
OF citizens, headed by the acting
president, met him and stated
that they desired to make COM
plaint Of harsh treatment of the
people of that community, say
ing that they had been concen-
trated in the towns and had
suffered great indignation ;"that
fifteen of their people had been
tortured by what is known as
the water torture, and that one
man, a highly respected citizen,
aged 50 years, named Viacente
Luna, while suffering from the
effects of the torture and uncon-
scious, was dragged from his
house, which had been set on
fire, and burned to death. They
stated that these atrocities were
committed by company of
scouts under command of Lieut.
Hennessy, and that their people
had been crowded inte towns,
six hundred being confined to
one building. A doctor of the
party said he was ready to tes
tify that some Of the people
died from suifocation.
Gen Miles then refers to other
cases, saying that on the island
Of Cebu it was reported and
published in November, 1902,
"that two officers had commit
tod similar otrooitios oro;nst tI,a
roonIo Of that isIa,d T. :. o1.o
ronartoI tbot ot T.,oo,, on tLo
island or lana, +,rn no,;,,,-
were wbinnod 70 d,oh A.
TooIoho, Tauto 4,,.o.. ,..,..,..,..I
that Noior CIo,n orIoro,I Tan,
CouIfo1I Dbi1i,,,,;,o .oo,,. -
take oirbt nri.onars o,+ir+o t1,o
conntrv and thot if +bor did
not rnido hin, ~ +bo oo,D,,, 80
the ireurqort Ouisor bo o.
not TO brino tbom bock l. ,ros
stotod tbo+ H., ,,o,, ,,.o,,o tor.o
ont and that tbov oithor all ,ot
~, corId ro+ do % d;n.o4ol a.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
pe priests who had been

troops under command ofLieut
Gaujot, 10th cavalry that his
front teeth had bee knocked
out, which was apparent; that
he was otherwise maitreated
and robbed Of 5000. 1t was
stated that these priests were
taken out to be killed and were
saved only by the prompt ac
ton of Major Darlington, 1st
infantry, who sent out for them
Lieut. Gaujot was tried, pleaded
guilty and was given the trivial
sentence Of three months sus
pension from command, forfeit
ing go per month for the same
period. His pleading guilty
prevented all the facts and cir
cumstances being developed.
1t appears that Major Glenn,
Lieut. Conger and a party of
assistants and native scouts
were moved from place to place
Tor the purpose Of extorting
statements by means Of torture
and it became so notorious that
this party was called 'Glenn's
brigade Whether it was posi-
bic for officials to be enoaced
in such acts without the person
al knowledge of the general up
on whose'staT they were serv
ing at the time, namely Brig
Gen Hughes, l leave for others
to conjecture.
These facts came to my notice
in a causual way, and many
Others Of similar character have
been reported in different parts
of the archipelago. In fact, |
was informed that it was COM
mon fall, ot 4bo r1ooo ,uLouo
oHoors oo,,ano....i 49,
... I''' '''"V 'u'li
u ''''9'''iollS iiao oeeh carried on
either with the conniyance or
approval Of certain command
inc officers. It is bowavor
most oro+ifvirr 70 eto+o tI,ot
.,,oI, S.,.o;y.91 i'''
~ ''10' nave "'e" con-
ooiiIIlo" py such commanders
"S "GhS LAYTON wade, Sum
iler' Hee' baloWln and others
~ l"und That WITH certain off
GERS The impression prevails that
Such acts were JustlhabIe, and |
ieit IL my duty, in order to cor
rect such erroneous and danger
Gus impression, and to prevent
the possibility OF such acts being
committed in the future, which
must impair the good name OF
American arms and bring dis
Creuit TO our service for all time.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29

a military necessity, and the
profits were turned over TO the
lnsuIar treasury for use in further
relief.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1903-04-29
DRUGS Kill. MORE
THAN DESEAG

d ang @ doctors There
bc
asthma Catarrh Coughs dyspepsia
by the
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-19
CHAPTER VII.
A REVELATION.

Once on the road, Bessemer and
his men put spurs to their horses
and galloped at lively rate. Scouts
had reported that the enemy was
resting not far off. Bessemer, riding
at the head of his mounted dragons,
the perspiration streaming down his
red face, his eyes sparkling with an
ticipation of victory, his well-knit
figure held erect in the saddle with
British military stiffness, looked
what he was-a combination of force
and fire. 81.
A turn in the road brought them
in sight of stream. The troopers
gave a shout of triumph, broken by
Bessemer's ringing command. In the
water were nude men, bathing and
swimming and sporting; along it's
edge, on the opposite side, were
others, stripped to their waists,
doing their family washing: while
farther up the bank, under such shade
rs the sparse cottonwood trees gave,
were yet more, smoking or mapping
Or eating Most of them had their
rifles beside them and their horses
close by, but it availed them little.
Their cry of astonishment, chagrin
and terror beat the hot air ere that
of Bessemer's men died away. The
naked wretches in the water We're
cut down before they could escape.
Across the stream with eager haste,
yet with perfect order, went the
British, carrying all before them. In
vain did Sumter start from his nap
under one Of his baggage-wagons,
seize the nearest horse by its name,
saddleiess and bridleless as it was,
and try to rally his soldiers. The
day was lost, and though the Eng.
gand,' as he had boosted he would,
he failed in little else he, set out to
do; and, indeed, few save Sumter
himself escaped; not enough to war
rant pursuit in that appalling heat.
The British returned the way they
Of his troops, though he was himself
most anxious to get back to the Ell
1ery plantation and make that his
stopping place for the night, Besse-
mer perceived that the heat and the
sharp. hard ride since dawn had put
considerable strain upon his men.
Noting a large. comforta BILE looking
house setting some distance off the
road. surrounded by a fine grove of
trees, he. asked, Gan you tell me,
Edward, who lives yonder? Methinks
it is a good place for an afternoon
rest. Be they rebels or tories, we
shall become their unlimited guests,
but I should like to learn which they
are, that I may know whether to re-
quest or command