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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
ROYALTY FOR THE COOKS.
Viscountess Starts Competition in
Culinary Art.

seley last week opened the fourteenth
universal cooking and food exhibition,
which still fills the great Albert Hall
with sights. sounds and smells of the
culinary art.
In one corner of the building was is
waged with pots, pans and kettles in
divers competitions. Army and navy
cooks made toothsOme delicacies, while
small girls wrestle with pancakes, pota-
toes and rhubarb buildings. Prizes TO
the value of 81. 500 will be awarded by the
Prince and Princess of Wales.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
HIGH BUILDINGS HARMFUL.
Englishman Declares They Keep Air
in Impure State

London. May 16-According to Sir James
Crichton Browne. the air of London con-
tains 15o.eoo proportional parts of dust to
Paris 21ooo0, while in Argyllshire. Scot
land, there are only alo
Wind and rain are the great destroyers
OF dust. and they should be given large
Held of action by fsolaung houses. en-
larging streets and placing a limit or
the height of buildings
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17

the inundated guests. Many of the lat
ter being old soldiers, the patriotic airs
did much 10 quiet the natives. particular
~ as the machine went on playing with
out stopping for pennies. 1t 'hoched"
the Kaiser for the rest or the night, and
might be still at it IL an official of the
company had not come along and read
justed the machinery.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
$1,000 PEOPLE CUT oPEU.
That Number Were Told They Had
Append;citis in Britain

London, May 16-People who never
heard of appendicitis until the King s
illness. will be surprised TO learn how
prevalent the disease is. A Burning
ham lecturer on Appendicitis and Its
Relation to Life Insurance" states that
in 1900 about 5000 persons in the United
Kingdom were operated on for appendi-
citis, with mortality of 10 per cent.
1t was estimated that 1.5OO persons lost
their lives annually through its COM
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
COAL TRUST SUIT.
Virginia and Carolina Coal Company's
HinGered Abroad

Schoenebeek-cn-E lbe. May I6-The VIZ
GINA and Carolina Chemical company has
bought the Robert AIulled Works 10 man.
ufacture kali from the raw material IN
the mines il already controls in Ger
many At tho same time c Gibson Spills
burg, representative OF the American
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
VEGETABLES FOR CARRIAGES.
Turnips and Carrots Used for Decora-
tiCn.

Paris. May 16.-The decorative possibili-
ties of vegeta bles have hitherto been very
greatly neglected; but one of the prettiest
and most successful carriages at a recent
Cannes procession was ornamented en-
tirely with carrots and turnips, mixed in
with the soft, refreshing green of the
asparagus and parsley.
Tomatoes would also lend themselves
well to such ornamentation, and-barring
their evil odor-onions would make a
pretty finish. A dog. attired in most
correct leather coat and cap, with Cog
giles, created a sensation as chauffeur
in one of the decorated motors on the
same occa sion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
POLISH SOLDIERS cENsUEED.
Because They Rave Nee Learned -
Scar C<~-rae

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-17
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Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
LABOR ON TIE CLNAL.

One of the problems to be considered
in connection with the construction Of
the Panama canal is that Of labor. AT
the present time the French company is
stated to have about 1000 or 1900 men
employed, but that number will be but
a corporal's guard in comparison with
the laborers that will be put to work
when the United States takes charge Of
the enterprise. Where the army OF
workmen is to come from is the ques-
ton. 1t is said that already men in the
West Indies are figuring on furnishing
laborers at so puch per head and Ad-
miral Walker has been offered a large
number Of negroes for work, on the
canal whenever this government gets
ready to relieve the Frenchmen now at
Panama. These blacks would come
from Jamaica and neighboring islands.
1t is the opinion Of Admiral Walker,
who has given most careful and thor
ough attention to the matter, that nine
tenths of the labor for the canal will
have to be imported. He thinks that
the most of 1t will come from China,
Japan and the West Indies. The negroes
Of the West Indies are probably better
suited for labor along the canal route
than any other people. as they are thor
oughly acclimated and accustomed to
hard work of this sort. If 10000 Of
them were to be engaged, 1t would mean
that the colony would amount to some
thing like 10000, for the West Indian
blacks. being great family men, will
] not work c~ontentedly at any place I'M
less accompanied by their wives and
children. 1t Is also the opinion Of Ad-
miral Walker that some of the negroes
In u southern states could be utilized
In work on the canal, th~ough'he doubts
whether they could be induced to go
TO Panama In large numbers. There is
a general indisposition among the col
ored people Of the south to leave their
homes. put it would seem that there
should not be m great difficulty in
our government securing all of them
that may be needed in the construction
VI TIC NdidAf anu IL 10 uol " Dt uOuDNcu
that they would be found much more
efficient laborers than the negroes Of the
West Indies. AS to importing labor
from China and Japan. there would b.
pretty strong opposition to doing this
largely for the reason that there would
be danger Of some of these people find
ing their way into this country after tn,
enterprise had been completed. Besides
It Will be felt that our government can
not consistently employ these people
particularly the Chinese. on a nationa
work, in view Of u policy Of exclu
sion respecting them, 1t is not to b,
apprehended, however. hat the labo
question in connection with the cana
: will be found a very difficult one. /
J sufficient cannot be secured from tn
abundant supply OF negro labor in tn
} south, with such Inducements as on
government Will oner. there is no doub
that enough can be drawn from tn
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
DRIFT.

Henry watterson's admiration for Cleve-
land is equalled by Dave Hill's warm afec-
tion for Bryan.
Secretary Root will be the principal
speaker at the dinner Of the Home market
club in Boston. April 2.
This has been a profitable session for New
York legislators. One OF them dropped
$4,000 in games Of chance recently and
didn't murmur a little bit.
Congressman De Almond Of Missouri
thinks the democrats could be harmonized
II they had the ofices. In other words, a
full stomach induces ~contentment.
A suggestion that the next republican ma
tional convention be held in San Francisco
has been received rapturously by the re-
pubiicans, the business men, and especially
the hotel men, Of that city.
Heavy registration in Chicago indicates
that much interest is being taken in the
municipal election to be held April Z. Both
parties claim an advantage In the increased
number Of voters qualifying.
The Washington correspondent of the At
lanta Constitution asserts In a dispatch to
that paper that Mr.. Bryan is planning to
become chairman Of the democratic national
committee in the next presidential cam
paign.
The esteemed mayor Of Indianapolis.
Charley Bookwalter, is having a warm time
to secure denomination from the republic
ans. Some OF the party kickers want to beat
him with Harry S. New, son of the late
John c. New. But "Bookie, old boy" is
Smooth people, in political games and is
not the kind that takes fright at pre-
liminary hot air.
District Of Columbia assessors threatened
to assess the personal property Of congress-
men and senator's In accordance with the
law passed at the last session. Distant
rumblings of an approaching roar were
heard, causing assessors to pause and think
a line or two. IT'S we'll. Congress holds
the purse strings of the district. Any move
which would disturb congressional good
will might close the purse indefinitely.
Hence the hesitation.
The people of Wisconsin are to vote at
their judicial election In April upon a pro-
posed constitutional amendment increasing
the number of supreme court justices Of
the state from five to seven. Should they
ratify the amendment one Of the additional
justices will be elected in April. 1904, to
take his seat the first Monday Of the fol-
lowing January, and the second will be
chosen in April, 1906, to take his seat in
January, 1907. The bill provides that the
term Of the Justices shall be ten years, and
that not more than one shall be elected
during any one year.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
THE MAN AT THE HELM.

There's a hand at the helm that's strong
While the ship of state meets threatening
There's a heart true and brave and a will
that's ready, f ..
And harmless we ride where the storm
Fen though the, night be ~starless and wild,
7Thc =, msmang. stands Tcalni at hts lonely
In his God he trusts with the faith of a
And fearless beholds the waters high
tossed.
A strong man of good sense. who knows
Such to the highest office we raise.
Nc, glittering orown no weak; hab6y nerve
No barbarous pride OF royal displays.
The rich, red blood of an honest man,
OF the best all climes commingled here,
Tha highest composite of heart and brain,
IT'S such we honor and deem most dear.
Not after he dies, but while he lives,
His praise rings clearest throughout the
land,
To uphold and strengthen heart and hand.
The line that began with washington,
Our country's father, great and wise,
Shall not run low as the years roll on;
His spirit aye looks through the school
boys eyes.
Welcome. warm welcome springs every
where. J
The mountains invite you, the plains love
your tread; s--t
The deep woods delight to safeguard your
bed. .it .--Fnt .
Theodore. gift of God, yours to command.
Are the hosts of a mighty, peace-lovtng
power;
Yours to preside DER the happiest land.
Where freedom, deep-rooted. unfolds Its
bright flowers.
Omaha. BERIAH F.. COCHRAN.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
GOOD MEN AND GOOD POLITICS.
Governor Cummtn as a Running Mate
for MIR. Roosevelt.
Detroit Free Press DENY

Detroit Free Press (dem.)
To the extent that reliable Judgment can
be formed from the present situation, the
republican party would make no mistake
in selecting Governor Cummins OF Iowa as
President Roosevelt's running mate in 1904.
In some important respects Governor Cum
minis is very like President Roosevelt. The
Iowa executive will not tolerate a gag or
permit his thinking to be done by political
machinery. He is in touch with the people
Of the west, and has responded to their
demand for a revision Of the tariff, regard
less Of what may be wanted by those who
find 1t a good investment to pay the bulk
Of the campaign expenses in protection
schedules. The governor is a strong man
as well as an able one. and he would add
materially to the strength OF the ticket
in that part Of the nation which will de-
eide the next national conflict.
This old question Of import duties is
bound to be to the fore in the approach
ing campaign. The former financial issue
is out Of the discussion, because It was
determined in 1896 and the verdict affirmed
when a new trial was had in 1900. All Sc
rious questions growing Immediately out
Of the Spanish war have been settled. or
are SO far along in the process Of settle
ment as to be unavailable for campaign
purposes to the minority, unless for such
purposes Of adverse criticism as counts
for little when the country must sccep;
what has been done.
Both parties will rend and tear the trusts
on the stump, the republicans having suf-
hciently fortified themselves will the Elkins
bill and the Nelson bill to refute the charge
OF fostering these combines. and to claim
that they will tolerate none but the good
trusts" The tarin issue will regain its
old-time prominence. and the country
seems ready for revision. Governor Cum.
minis favors 1t, the president has con
WINGED the people that what they want h
wants. II would be excellent politics 4
have two such men at the head Of tn
ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28

DELfBERATING UN TIE ELKfNS Law.
Eastern papers state that the trunk
line railroad officials are watching with
a great deal Of interest the operation
and effect OF the Elkins anti-rebate law.
II Is stated that while the new law
will necessitate no radical changes In
the policy and methods which eastern
roads have heretofore pursued and
which-it is claimed have generally been
in conformity with the requirements of
the interstate commerce law, there is a
desire to see how the new law is going
to better railroad conditions generally
rather than to any changes which their
own lines will have TO make. At the
same time it is said that western rail-
road men do not view the Elkins law
with any such degree of eQuanimity.
"They appear to be pretty much at sea-"
1t is said, "as to what the new law will
or will not require Of them" 1t is
pointed out that numerous conferences
have beer held. resulting in the con
clusion that until something definite as
to how the new law will affect the west
ern roads has been determined the
executive officials of each should con-
tinue to operate their lines according
to their own Interpretation of the
statute.
From what has transpired since the
Elkins law went into effect it would
soou, that +ba u-aafarn railroad man.
ayers quite as we'll understand the re-
Guirements Of the act as do the nan
ayers of the eastern lines and are no
less DESTROYS Of conforming to them.
The fact is that whatever opposition
has thus far beer manifested to the
new law has come from the eastern
railroads. 1t is from that source that
has been heard the determination to
test the constitutionality of the law,
while western railway managers have
quite generally shown a disposition to
conform to its provisions. AS we have
heretofore said, it is desirable that the
law shall be given a test in the courts
in order to determine it's constitutional
ity, so that no reasonable objection can
be made to any move in this direction.
If railroad managers are uncertain re-
garding the constitutionality Of the act
they should take steps to have the ques-
ton decided, as it is said some of them
propose to do.
Meanwhile the Interstate Commerce
commission has given an Interpretation
Of the Elkins law which will stand
pending a judicial construction. That
Interpretation requires that the rail.
roads shall make no Determinations OF
any nature. The published rates must
be absolutely adhered to as to all ship.
pers-if there are any concessions they
must be granted alike to all. The small
shipper and the large shipper must be
treated precisely alike. and this applies
not only to freight rates, but to trans
portation given on account OF a shipper
business, which in the opinion of the
commission is the same thing as a rebate
concession or discrimination. This posi-
ton is undoubtedly sound and appears
to be generally 80 recognized by tn,
railroads. The purpose of the Elkint
law Is to place all shippers on an equal
ity and there seems to be very goot
promise that 1t will accomplish this.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
MISSOURI AND THE BEEF TRUST.
Supreme Court Condemns ana Penal
lies Firms in the Combine.


lies Firms I'm the Combine.
Chicago record Herald.
The decision of the supreme court Of
Missouri declaring five beef packing com
panies guilty of combining to fix and con-
troll prices Of meats. in violation OF the
antitrust law Of that state, adds an inter-
esting chapter to the history OF state legis-
lation and litigation against combines or
Agreements" of this character. 1t is at
least significant Of a determination on the
part of Missouri to vigorously enforce ita
statute against the formation of pools or
combinations to fix prices of commodities.
The proceeding against the packers was
Instituted last May by an order of the
court commanding the packers to show
cause why they should not be cited to APP
pear and answer the charge of violating
the antitrust laws Of the state. This led
to the appointment of a commissioner to
take testimony under suit fled by the at
torney general of the state. Hearings were
had in st. Louis, Kansas City, st. Joseph
and Jefferson City. The evidence adduced
was embodied in a report made by the
commissioner last October, and upon this
evidence the court found the packing COM
panies guilty Of combining to fix prices and
fined them $1,000 each.
NV AaCl thdb II SOuEl uudulmOu6ly con-
CURED in the opinion written by Justice
Marshall is significant Of the convincing
nature Of the testimony. which, it appears,
was given by butchers, city meat inspec-
tors and former managers Of the packers
coolers in four cities. The court holds that
the evidence obtained at the hearings
shows that there was a combination OF the
packers to maintain prices on beef in Mis-
souri,; that the representatives Of the pack
ers met on certain days to nx the prices
for that week; that they circumvented the
agreement" by paying relates; that the
same prices prevailed at all the coolers at
the same time, and hat no competitor could
enter the field against the packers because
the combine would undersell the newcomer,
forcing him out Of business. II the United
States supreme court should confirm the
power of the state in the premises business
enthusiasm for trust arrangements would
probably diminish very perceptibly.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
Are legislature DeteriOrating.
Kansas City journal.

hdnbd0 lily SOhAhaA
The decline OF the legislature has been
one Of the most pronounced features of
American public life ever since the founda-
tion Of the national government. Many Of
the colonial and early state legislatures
were quite respectable bodies and con-
tanned much Of the best talent Of the coun-
try. 1t has been thought by some reform
ers that modern legislatures might be ele-
waited to the standard OF the old ones by
raising the pay OF their members, but the
correctness OF this view is very doubtful.
Probably the principal cause OF the de-
generacy Of legislatures is the lack OF in
terest which the public generally takes in
their proceedings. They have been over
Swallowed by congress, just as state issues
have been overshadowed by national issues.
Since they do not receive much popular at
%tention, II becomes constantly more dihicult
TO get able men who are ambitious TO ae-
quire a reputation and make a career in
public life TO accept election to them. In
consequence their seats are commonly filled
by men Of limited ability and experiences
in public AFFAIRS and by goOds-box politi-
| clans and ''grafters."
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28

Up in Michigan the railroads propose
to contest the new ad valorem tax law
on the ground of unconstitutionallty be-
cause the assessment and tax levy is to
be made by the state board instead
Of by the local authorities. To prepare
the way they have paid In under pro-
test the amount Of taxes that would
have been due under the old gross earn
ings law, refusing to pay the excess
called for under the new law. In Ne
braska the railroads are satisfied with
an ad valorem tax, but insist on having
1t assessed by a state board, which in
Michigan they say is unconstitutional.
Could anything be palmer than that the
railroads are not Directing so much to
the manner in which their taxes are
fixed as they are to the amount of taxes
imposed? If the ad valorem system In
Michigan reduced the railroad taxes
there would be no attempt on their part
to overturn the law, and If the ad
valorem system in Nebraska made them
put up more than they were willing
they would be demanding its repeal and
the substitution Of a gross earnings tax
in its place.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28


During the entire campaign not a sin
gle candidate on the republican legisla
tive ticket declared his opposition to
the doctrine Of municipal home rule,
while on the contrary several Of them
committed themselves to its support.
Yet here we have members of the Doug
las delegation proclaiming that they
were elected on that issue as a repudia-
ton Of the principle Of home rule. II
they were so anxious to go up or down
with the home rule issue, why did they
not define their position in answer to
the demands made upon them during
the campaign? Had they declared
themselves before election as they have
now. how many of them would be on
the floor Of the house to vote away their
constituents rights Of local self-gov-
eminent?
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-28
A nnngerous President.
st. Paul Globe.

81 oN v
Let there be assembled at once a grand
mass meeting Of the United and Tenacious
Society of Holders of Snaps. There is trea-
son in the ranks. The principal Of an
Iowa school has resigned, giving as a rea-
son that he has not the audacity to ac>
cept $40 a month for teaching nine pupils
in the high school. He is satisfied with
the position, the pupils and patrons are
satisfied, but he hasn't the conscience 20
draw the money and not return a quid
pro quo. Now, wouldn't that scandalize the
great body Of SNAP holders in the land
What are public jobs for If not to provide
snaps? And IL once the microbe OF con-
science gets to work among the thousands
holding snaps who can tell the outcome?