The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-01

KEEL Admiral Rooster succeeds the
Prince in command of the first active
squadron.
Philadelphia, Aug. 31.-Rev. ]. s. Nc
Connell D. D.. recording secretary of the
board of church extension of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, died today after
a protracted illness.
Cleveland Ohio. Aug. Ex-senator Han
ma was so much better today that he sat
up for several hours.
Philadelphia, Aug. 31-The eleventh BIZ
ennial convention of the companions of
the Foresters of America have been here
today with more than 500 women dele
gates in attendance. Nearly every state
in the union is represented
Denver, Aug. 31.-General Don Hassel-
teno, a distinguished scholar and linguist
died at his home in this city today. He
was born in New Orleans in 1925 of Span
ish parentage.
Washington, D. c., Aug. 3.-The d.
rector of the mint today purchased 50OOo
ounces of silver for account of Philip
pine coinage at an average of IS IA cents
an ounce, delivered in San Francisco
Can Francisco, Cal, Aug. 31.-The
transport Thomas which will sail tomor-
row noon for the philippine islands.
touching at Honolulu and Guam will
carry $5,00O,OOO in Philippine silver coin
certificates accompanied by a guard of
twenty-five enlisted men of the four
teenth cavalry.
Washington, Aug. 91.-Minister Lopez
of Salvador. who is absent from this city,
has informed the state department that
he will not return to this country. He
expects TO accept a place in the gov
eminent office at Salvador.
Cheyenne, Wyo., Aug. Ex-Governor
Chatterton today announced his intention
to appoint W. c. Irvine state treasurer to
succeed Henry G. Hay, who resigned to
accept a position with the United States
Steel corporation at New York. Mr.. Ir-
vine is manager Of the Letter cattle
ranches in Wyoming.
Washington. Aug. 31.--Postmaster Cen
eral Payne and a large party of gov
eminent officials occupied boxes at the
Lafayette theater to witness Miss Eu-
genie Blair open her season. She appear
ed in "Zaza" and gave a fine portrayal
of the role. The piece was splendidly
staged.
New York. Aug. s1.-Dr. Philip Wolf
formerly editor of the Boston Saturday
Evening Gazette and also connected with
the Boston Leader, but resident Of this
city for the past two years. died today
at his home here Of apoplexy. aged So
years He was the author Of number
OF novels.
Chicago, Aug. Silt Rite won today's
race. in the series FOR possession OF the
Sir Thomas Upton cup. Hoosier was
second. Sprite third. Pilot fourth and Lit
tie Shomrack fifth. The result OF today's
race leaves La Rita and Sprite tied for
first place. each having a percentage Of
go
London Aug sI-The Russo-Japanese
negotiations. says the ST. Petersburg cor
respondent Of the Daily Telegram are
making Roadway and there is no doubt
that they Will soon be brought to sat
isfactorv issue.
Boston. Mass Aug. s1.-Strictiy private
service for Frederick Law Olmstead. the
famous landscape artist. were held at
the Auburn cemetery chapel The body
was afterwards cremated-
Lima. Peru. Aug. 31--A motion was
substituted in the chamber Of deputies
TODAY 70 prohibit the immigration into
Peru OF the members Of those religious
orders which were expelled from France
Philadelphia. Aug Sl--StriSing en-
Moves Of the textile mills operated b.
John and James Debson. numbering ZOO
today returned TO work