The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-26
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ment announces the resignation of Consul
General oliver J. Hughes. at Coours'
Germany. and the selection of Henry D.
Saylor now consul at Dawson City, Yukon
territory. as his successor.
New York, Dec. 245.-The White Star
steamer Cedric arrived today from Liv-
erpool and Queenstown. The steamer en-
cuntered fresh 10 strong westerly winds
but no rough weather worthy of note.
She brought 2.277 sacks of mail and IS
packages of parcel post.
Lincoln. Neb Dec. 25.-The Omaha
Grain Exchange today fleo articles of
The capital is $25s, 600, and the articles
are signed by 1902 members of the ex-
change.
Cleveland. Dec. Ex-senator Hanna, who
was taken i'll several DAYS ago in New
York, and who arrived home yesterday on
a private car, was reported to be feeling
much better today. The senator was
able to be about his home during the day
and received a number of callers.
Washington, Dec. 25.-Funeral services
were held today over the remains of
Mrs. Ruth Hoar, wife of Senator Hoar, of
Massa chusetts. at the residence of the
senator. in this city.
Washington, Dec. 25.-Consul General
Gudger, at Panama. has transmitted to
the state department a report from the
American consul at Gallo, department Of
Cauca. stating that the Colombian volu-
teer forces in that section are disband-
ing and there are no indications of an
attack on Panama. From Cartha gena,
comes information of similar character.
Ottawa. Ont. Dec. 2.-Sir Frederick
Borden, minister of militia, returned here
today from England. He says that at the
next session of parliament a bill viii DC
introduced creating a naval militia in
Canada under the marine department
Boston. Dec. 25-Samuel P Avery, form
erly New England agent for the Midland
oil company, of Minneapolis. who disap-
peared nearly month ago. is wanted by
the police on the charge of larceny Of
nearly $1,000 from his employers.
Lyons. France. Dec. 25.-Labor demon
STATIONS here today resulted in disturb
ances which made it necessary for the
police to clear the streets. 4 few de-
monstrators were injured and arrests were
made. The affair, however, was not Sc
rious
Washington. Dec. 36.-The appointment
of Postoffice Inspector Walter 6. Mayer
to be manager in charge of the New
York division Of the inspector work has
been announced. He has taken an i'm
portant part IN the work OF the recent
Investigations
Sr1r-ir ~
Hackett produced The Crown Prince" AZ
his new play house here tonight before
a large and approving audience. Char
lotte Walker shared the honors with Nj
Hackett
Cleveland, o. Dec. 25.-Withir thirty
days the International Machinists' Union
Will vote on a proposition 10 become allied
with the Allied Metal Mechanics TnA
latter organization VIII also vote on the
proposition after the first vote has been
taken. The two unions number 80 ~
and their amalssmation Is said 10 be
desire Of both crafts
New Orleans. La. Dec. 81 Watts
Keavney. postmaster AZ New Orleans
died today. He vas a prominent confea-
crate veteran. though since war he has
been strong Republican.
Buffalo. X Y Dec Nine persons
suffering from small box were taken To
the city hospital TO-DAY The Buildings
from which they came are guarded by the
police
Baltimore. Dee 25.-Wuiiam Cio.b ~
years old. Frederick Hzoerstaw. =, and
William Beckhusser. > years old. we're
found dead in Their room today. The men
were al butchers and retired late last
night. II Is supposed they neglected to
turn OF the gas and W-ere asphyxis;e,l
Pasis, Dec. -5.--Eey You'd = fess. individual
attacks o. the striking bakers on sake
shops Parts VAS qule. today a condition
due 10 he disposition OF stronr force
II police and military gcarLz