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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-29
BRIDGE is BURNED.
Structure 1863 Feet Long Cought Fire
in Mysterious Manner.

Santa Fe bridge number los, which Is
about two miles this side Of Winfield, was
burned out yesterday, supposedly at about
y o'clock. 1t was all right when train
No 4ce, that reached Wichita at u:1i
O'Clock passed over it.
The bridge is les feet long and as a re-
suit of the fire no little amount Of in
convenience was caused the railroad COM
pany. Train No. 1l6. which was due here
at 2:55 yesterday afternoon, did not get
in at all. IT was compelled to so via the
cutoff to Newton. There passengers
for Wichita were sent here by train No.
iO5. which reached here at o'clock last
evening. \ special was made UP here and
ran To Newton on the time OF No. lie for
the -eneiit Of passengers desiring to make
connection for Kansas City. Chicago and
Eastern points.
An extra containing a pie driver Was
sent ont 10 the scene OF the fire from
Arkansas City. and it is expected that
the damage VIII be repaired By noon to-
day Just how the bridge caught fire is
g nayster'.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-29
Hoods JdrsapGrili0

1t purifies and enriches the blood,
cures pimples, eczema and all
eruptionS, tired, languid feelings,
loss of appetite and general debility.
II have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and
found it reliable and giving perfect satisfac.
tiou. II takes away that tired feeling. gives
energy and puts the blood in good condition"
MISS EFrIE CoLoNNL. 1885 iJth Street. n. W..
Washington, D. G.
Hoods SarsaparIlia promises -
cure and Keeps the promise
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-29
MRS. MARY GREGoVICH
OF Phiiipsburg, Montana, Tells How
She Was Cured of Dandruff.

Mrs. Mary Gregovich, of Philipsburg.
Montana, under date of Nov. 26 1893,
writes: Il had typhoid fever this sum-
mer. consequently was losing my hair ter
ribly, and my head in places was per-
fectly bald Newbro's Herp;cde had just
come into use in Philpsburs, and the
doctor strongly recommended it TO me.
After or applications my hair stopped
falling out and is coming in again quite
thick ] used to be troubled greatly with
dandruf, Of which I am now quite cured -
XIII the dandruf germ with Herpicide.
Sold by leading druggists Send l0c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit Mich. Moore Drug Co, special
agents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-29
MANY VEHICLES
were COUNTED
Travel Over Douglas Avenue
Bridge Heavy.
FROM SIX TO TEN O'CLOCK
Teams to Number of 1904
Used Structure.

One thousand eight hundred and four
teams passed over the Douglas avenue
bridge yesterday from six O'Clock in the
morning until ten o'clock last night =
great many people of this city think that
the bridge which spans the Arkansas
river has outliyed its days of usefulness
small but unsafe to accommodate the
! large amount OF traffic over it. The traffic
at this point is probably the heaviest at
any place in the city and although it
was known that the number OF teams
crossing the bridge daily was large yet
an account had never been kept and
these figures will probably surprise most
people of the city.
Street Commissioner Way stationed
man at the east side of the bridge and
as each team crossed a record was made.
The figures given can be taken as correct.
The city officials at the court house have
been guessing at the probable number
OF teams that would cross the bridge
and some of them placed the number as
high as 2,000, and this number would
probably be reached on many days as
business men il the vicinity said that
the traffic has been much larger. The
purpose of finding out the exact number
Of teams that cross the bridge was TO
show the people how badly new one
is needed at this place. This bridge has
seen over twenty years of service and
its foundations ave very weak and
gradually crumbling away and people who
use the bridge daily are afraid that some
day it will give away and somebody viii
lose their lives in the accident Many
complaints nave been filed with the city
authorities about the apparently unsafe
condition OF the bridge and some of the
complaints so so far and say that they
will not venture upon the bridge when
heavy loads are crossing il. Mayor Nc
Lean in speaking of the bridge said that
from his own personal observation he con-
siders the bridge unsafe Being sub
iected to % years of service and standing
the damaging effects Of floods for the
same time. it is his opinion that some
thing ought to be done before an accident
happens which would be the cause of
many damage suits being filed against
the CITY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-11-29
MAY LOCATE HERE.
Ashland Man Desires TO Purchase :
tI Business.

j. W. Maize of Ashland is in Wichita
with a view to either buying or installing
a grocery stock at some location. Mr..
Maize, who is a brother of H. C. Maize,
editor of the Ashland Clipper. has recent
ly disposed of a grocery stock at that
place. He likes Wichita very much and
IL he can find what he is after will make
this city his home III The future.
Read Tracy Land and Emigration COM
pany's adj. on page II. today. Grand OPP
portunity for homeseekers and investors.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
GRAND JURY CONSIDERS
WRONGFUL VOUCHER CASE
The Postoffiee Investigation Is Al7o
Taken Up.

The Federal grand jury this morning
resumed the investigation OF the cir
cumstances OF the issuance of the 5000
voucher by the Board OF Education to
Frances Benjamin johnson for the pay
ment of maps" Later In the day the
jury took up several matters growing
out Of the investigation being pursued
by the Postoflce Department. Several
witnesses were examined.
Some days ago there was reason 70
believe that the grand jury would not
make a report until II Is ready to in
clude all cases which IL has had under
consideration. Now, however, II is be-
lieved that within the next week or ten
days two patches OF indictments will be
reported. II is probable that two or
more Indictments will be reported on
Friday.
In addition to Postoffice Inspector
Mayer yesterday and today. the Assist
ant District Attorney has had the as
sistance OF Inspectors Gregory and Nc
Gee preparing documentary evidence
for presentation TO the jury.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
LOCAL ELKS JOIN THE
THRONGS IN BALTIMORE
Gala Scenes as They Depart From
Washington.

Attired in natty blue serge uniforms,
bedecked with badges and insignas OF
Once, and led by the Marine Band,
the Elks OF washington to the num-
ber OF nearly 400 went 10 Baltimore this
morning to attend the flpal sessions OF
the grand lodge.
The. Elks assembled in front of their
headquarters at few minutes after I
O'Clock, where they were Joined by the
band. At S O'Clock they began their
march to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road station. where special train was
waiting in charge OF Division Passenger
Agent Col. S. P. Hege, and his assistant
Travelling Passenger Agent II. p Bald
win. Al s:45. the train departed fof
Baltimore. packed TO its doors with a
gay. cheering crowd OF merrymakers
In addition to the special extra cars
we're attached TO all OF the trains and
these were nlled with friends and rela-
tives OF the EIks. II is estimated that
no less than three thousand residents CT
Washington went over to the Monu-
mental City.
Big crowds lined the sidewalks and
cheered the procession on its way 20 the
station. Tho Marine Band enlivenei
things with its music.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
NO ADVANCE PAY FOR
PRINTERS ON LEAVE
Officials of Government Printing
Office Make Important Ruling

The question of changing the arrange
ments In the Government Printing once
whereby the employees are paid or before
going on leave, has been dropped for
the time being probably until the next
session Of Congress.
The employees presented a request to
the Public Printer that those desiring
to go on leave should receive their pay
in advance on any day in the week as
well as on wednesday, the customary
cay
Mr.. Palmer. the Public Printer, turn
ed the matter over 10 Captain Brian, tho
chief clerk. 70: investigation.
The chief difficulty In granting such q
request lies in the fact that the au-
thorities OF the Government Printing
once can only give a bond for 100000,
and receive that amount from the
Treasury Of the United States. Also.
they cannot run beyond this amount in
the payment Of expenses or draw more
money from the Treasury until that
$780, 900 is expended, and accounts
covering it have been submitted 10 the
Treasury. X has been found impossible
10 pay the expenses, salaries. and ad-
vance salaries for leave, with this
amount.
TIE only solution OF the difficulty
seems to be to increase the bond sew
cral thousand dollars. It Will be neces-
sary to await the next session Of Con-
eress to obtain this concession.
The officials OF the Printing Office are
all anxious TO grant such reasonable
request, but their hands are tied by the
bond The employees are. however. re-
ceiving every consideration possible,
and all calls Of sickness or business
are given special attention.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
P[kTT AND CANNON
At SYCAMORE HILL
Consult President on Extra
Session Legislation.
CURRENCY BILL DISCUSSED
Chief Executive and Wife Will Ride to
Sayviile Tomorrow to
Visit Uncle.
CURRENCY BILL DISCUSSED

OYSTER BAY. N. Y. July 22.-This
was day OF conferences at Sycamore
Hill. Senator Platt of New York, sRep-
resentative Cannon, the next Speaker of
the House of Representatives; Governor
Yates, of Illinois; Morris B. Belknap. OF
Kentucky; Charlemngne Tower, United
States ambassador to Germany; Henry
Clay Frick, the steel magnate: Edward
Lauterbach, OF New York, and ex-Sena-
tor George Turner Of Washington, were
among those who consulted with the
President on matters of Importance.
The President divided his visiting list
into relays. At 1880 O'Clock Belknap,
Lauterbach, W. Cameron Forbes, and
Peter Mcqueen were received at the Hill.
They remained until after the noon
hour. At 1880 came Mr.. and Mrs. Turner,
Governor and Mrs. Yates. Senator Platt.
and Messrs. Frick and Tower. After they
leave the Presidents home. Clifford Pin
chot, head OF the Government Forestry
Bureau accompanied by the five other
members of the committee appointed 10
consider scientific work in the depart
ments at Washington. will be received
They are due at p. m, and will proba-
bly, remain until sundown.
Extra Session Discussed.
The simultaneous visit OF Senator
Platt and Speaker Cannon indicates a
consultation on extra session legisla-
ton. with special reference TO the cur
rency bill that the President is desir-
Gus OF seeing passed. Mr.. Frick was
summoned to Sycamore Hill to join In
the currency discussion.
President Roosevelt gathered these
men of many minds today in order to
clear his visiting card for the week.
Early tomorrow morning. in company
with Mrs Roosevelt. be will set out on
horseback for sayville. town on the
south side Of the island. where he will
visit his uncle. Robert B. Roosevelt.
They VIII prot~lly get beck Friday
evening.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
CASES
IN ENGLISH COURTS

LONDON, July 22.-The United States
Government has carried its appeal for
the extradition Of John F. Gaynor and
BENJAMIN D. Greene. charged with com
plicity with Capt. Oberlin NJ Carter in
the Savannah harbor frauds. to the high
er English courts.
Sir Edward Clarke. representing the
American Government. appeared before
the privy council today and obtained
leave TO appeal from tho decision of the
Quebec judges that the warrants for the
arrests OF Co-rOr and Greene were IL
lpyai
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
Joy LINE STEAMER
SMRSHES INTO PIER

NEW LONDON, Conn. July 22.-In 4
dense fog that prevailed on tho Sound
last night. the joy Line steamer. Sea.
board. bound from New York for Bos-
ton, lost her bearings and smashed into
a pier az Plum Island.
Ber bow was stove by the impact.
and section c( II is missing. The
stern Of the vessel IS also damaged and
twisted. Later she was taken in tow
and reached here this morning The
vessel is leaking badly and her cargo
Of general merchandise is damaged. Re-
pairs Will be made here.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
CONSUMPTION OF WATER
IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
EXTRAVAGANTLY EXCESSIVE
LANGLEY FEARS TO
TLEW AERIAL TEST

the Buszard, and a volume of smoke
was seen arising from the smokestack
on the ark. manitesting the activity OF
the workmen. All the work was done
inside the ark behind closed DOOR
however
OF the fifteen men who, form the ex-
pedition, several members are for the
time being guests. while the others dc
the manual labor.
What part these scientists viii PLAY
later beyond. making notes OF the ex-
periments is not known. One Of them
probably Mr.. Manley. will make the as
cent in the bird
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS
CITIZENS URGE CLAIMS
Committee Calls on Commissioners
This Morning.

TIE District Commissioners were in
board session for two hours this fore
noon. at which time they received q
committee of citizens from the Cathe-
draI Heights Citizens Association rel
ative to the work contemplated on Wis
consin Avenue They also listened to
argument in the case of the Automobile
Storage and Repair Company. which Wa
recently refused a permit TO maintain
an automobile stable at 1919 L Street
northwest. and which is endeavoring TO
have the matter reopened. The Com
missioners have taken both cases under
consideration, ard will announce their
decision at later date.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
KING EDWARD EXPRESSES
SYMPATHY FOR IRELAND

DUBLIN. July 22.-At Dublin Castle
today King Edward received a large
number of addresses. Replying 10 the
add Of the citizens committee, his
majesty said:
Il have always been in sympathy with
every movement 10 advance the social
and material well being OF this com
munity. I hope that In the course of
my visit I can make myself acquainted
With the conditions under which the
people live and work"
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
POSTMASTER GENERAL
ARRIVES IN BOSTON

BOSTON. July 22.-The United States
revenue cutter Onondaga, with Postmas
ter General Payne aboard. arrived in
the harbor late last night. The Post
master General is making the trip for
the benefit OF his health
Assistant Naval Surgeon James S. Tay-
lor. who is attending Mr.. Payne. has
prescribed absolute rest for his patient.
and IT is thought that the party. which
includes Mrs. Payne and her niece. Miss
Stone, will not make any extended ex-
oursions ashore. The Onondaga's itin-
erary includes q trip up the Maine coast.
and she will probably leave Boston to-
night or tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
RUSSIA ANSWERS KOREA.

YOKOHAMA. July 22.-Replyiny to a
protest made by the Korean govern
mCnt, the Russian minister 10 Korea
has explained that the laying o; cable
across the Yalu River was non-ofncial
and was undertaken by the newly
formed Russian Timber Company.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
ISSUING EQUIPMENT
TO NATIONAL GUARD

Colonel Parker. who has charge OF
affairs pertaining to the militia. IN a
letter addressed to the adjutants gem
erai nf the State organizations, defines
the policy Of the War Department In the
matter OF issuing arms and accouter-
ments to the national guard.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
ADVANCE IN CIGARETTES

,DONDoN, July 2c.-The Exchange Tel
cgraph Company says English tobacco
retailers this morning received the an
nouncement that all American cigar
cites, with one exception, had been ad-
vanced - per cent in price.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
WEATHER REPORT.

There will be showers tonight IN the
eastern portion OF the middle Atlantic
States and along the south Atlantic
coast Thursday viii be fair in al dis
tricts. except the Ohio alley and the
western portion of the lower lake re-
gion.
not anticipated.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
Remains Away From Scene
of Experiment - Assist
ants Conducting Work.
TO SEND INVENTOR WORD
OF SUCCESS OR FAILURE

With the work of lifetime at stake.
DR.. Langley will not be present at the
test OF his aerodrome He ls now hun
dreds of miles away from the scene of
the coming test.
Having made the perfection of the
airship his life task the inventor fears
to view the success OF failure of his
creation. On the action OF the machine
depends the blasting of his fondest
hopes or the realization OF his greatest
triumph.
With so much at stake. Dr. Langley
has turned the experiment over to his
assistants. Their skill and Judgment
will figure conspicnously in the result.
And he will be many miles away at the
time.
Date Not Set.
The date of the test may be kept from
him. That has not been decided upon.
however. 1t will depend to a great ex-
tent upon Developments.
When the huge mechanical bird has
taken its FIRST flight through the air. the
news VIII be ticked by wire to tha
creator Of the machine. II II proves a
failure. the information will be convey
cd with less haste.
Work of Years.
The action OF Dr. Langley causes no
surprise when all is considered For
years he has worked to perfect his plan.
He has spent $50. .oco OF his own money
ard $4,000 OF the Governments to carry
on his experiments.
While the actual test is under way
DR.. Langley will be in the North 1t is
definitely announced that the expert
meats VIII not be made for at least ten
days. The apparatus cannot be rounded
into shape until then.
Assistants Hard at Work.
Underwater, Va. July 22.-Dr
Langley's assistants. under the charge OF
Mr.. Manley, are working harder than
ever TO perfect the airship's mechanism.
The party spent the entire day aboard
The Washington times., 1903-07-22

BALTIMORE, July 22-(Special to The
Times-The Washington Elks. three
hundred and odd strong, arrived here at
a few minutes after 8 O'Clock. the trip
from the National Capital being made
in record time. The visitors were given
rousing reception. the thousands OF
people in the streets cheering the blue
uniformed Washingtonians until they
were hoarsc.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
Governor Hunts Tribute.

Governor Hunt. who succeeded Gov
ernor Allen. said Of Mt. Garrison: "It
has indeed been a fortunate thing for
the island that in the beginning OF the
civil government We have had the SER
vices OF ouch a capable officer as auditor
who has been untiring IN his Iabors Of
establishing complete system Of audit
Ing and has been entirely successful
His ability and competency have been
Of incalculab,e benefit"
Desiring, after four years service. 20
return to the United States. Mr. GrrrI =
son voluntarily relinqulshed the position
OF Auditor and returned TO Washington.
OF which city he has been resident
nearly all OF his life. and where he IS
property owner. He was selected by
PRECEDENT Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw,
20 be chief OF the customs division. IN
order to straighten out certain tanzles
In the customs service. In addition 20
his recognized ability as an accountant.
Mr.. Garrison is an educated. practical
lawyer, and his legal ability has beea
very generally recognized Although n
little over sixty years of age he has a
robust. well-preseTved frame. and IS
capable OF q great amount OF mental IN /
physical labor.
ais namo Is sa.d 10 be Synonymous
with proDity virtue, and industry In Of
nee he is member of Columbia Com
mandery, X. T., and for many years has
been chairman Of a finance committee
o. ihat organization. He was not an
applicant fer the position OF District
auditor. but his name was suggested 10
the Commissioners by large number Of
disinteTesttd citizens who were anxious
that the riEht man should be found 10
take charge OF the Office and insure
thorough methods.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
REAL ESTATE DEALS
MAY KILL PARKING
Representative Cannon Is
Against Burnham Plans.
TALKS TO HIS CoNFIDANT
Thinks 0ne-Thi of the Money Needed
Would Be Wasted-OPposes
Appropriations.

1t is said today that in a conversation
with a party Of personal friends dur
ing his visit to Washington yesterday
Representative Cannon announced that
while he was not in any way opposed to
any movement or appropriation which
would beautify, or help the National
Capital. he was opposed to the Burnham
parking plans. and that his opposition
was such that he could not see his way
to join a majority in appropriating any
money to carry them out.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
NEW CURRENCY BILL IS
NOW WELL UNDER WAY
Financial Subcommittee Is
Still Hard at Work.
BOTH SIDES ARE CONSULTED
Result Will Possibly Be to Expedite
Its Passage Through Both Houses
of Congress.

Because Senator Lodge, IN an inter
view at oyster Bay. announced that
financial legislation. as well as Cuban
reciprocity. would be considered at the
coming extra session OF Congress in No
vember, an impression has gained
ground in some quarters that there has
been change in the Administration
program.
Ever since last March. when it was
first officially announced that the Pres
idont would call Congress together in
special session on November 9. the first
Monday after the election. it has been
thoroughly understood that currency
bill would be presented and discussed,
with the hope that both It and the Gu
ban question could be disposed Of be-
fore the meeting OF the regular session,
or at least before the Christmas hol-
idays
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
Plans Faulty.

It is said that the remark made by
Representative Cannon was in substance
to the effect that the plans were so
faulty that at least one-third of the
money needed to carry them out would
be wasted
These remarks were made after the
Representative returned from a tour
about the city In an automobile with a
certain District official.
The remarks. coming from the Repre-
sentative who is already as good as
elected Speaker of the coming Congress,
seem to indicate that he has informa-
ton on the subject of the plans which
has not yet reached the public, concern
ing the purchases OF lands, properties.
and other things.
Officer an Expert.
The District officer with whom the
Representative made the tour OF the city
is an expert In the value of land. and
he gave the committee of the last Con-
gress. which had the parking plans under
consideration, much valuable informa-
ton
Consequently It is more than probable
that the Representative received more
Of this information.
Representative Cannon was asked Il
he intended to oppose the plans. yester-
day, but he declined to make direct
answer.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
TIDE TABI.F.

MIN tlHc To-Day y.--...-. - 30 y. m.
Hign tide tomorrow. 6:2f a. m, 6:52 p. M.
Low tide tomorrow 1877 a. N, 1901 p. q. .
The Washington times., 1903-07-22

THE TEMPERATURE.
The Washington times., 1903-07-22
Committee Meets.

II was with this idea that Senator Aid
rich secured the consent OF the Senate
for the meeting during the summer Of a
subcommittee OF the Finance Committee
in order to prepare a financial bill that
would meet the objections TO the So
called Aldrieh bill of last session. ana
that could be passed by both houses.
Work on that new bill Is well advanced.
Leaders on both the Democratic and Re
publican sides are being consulted. and,
SO far as possible. all opposition is be-
ing eliminated In advance OF the assem-
bling OK Congress.
Program Outlined
AS outlined the program for the extra
session Is as follows:
A joint resolution to make the Cuban
reciprocity treaty effective will be in
trcduced in both the Senate end the
House aud will bo the first business to
command attention. In the House. IL is
expected that speedy action will be
taken on this question. Because of the
power given the Republicans by the
rules it will be no difficult matter to
force through without amendment or
opportunity for long discussion any
measure regarding the Cuban treaty
that the majority may agree upon.
Different in Senate.
In the Senate it will be different A
long debate is expected there, to voica
the opposition Of the beet-susar grow
ing States to the granting of any con-
eessions 20 Cuban sugars. While the
Senate IS discussing this question. il is
intended to take UP currency matter IN
the House and thresh cut the whole
subject.