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is 1 4 iLiL-LViiii i LEAVENWORTH TUESDAY MOUSING. FEBRUARY 14, 1899. Thcmas Dudley Brougham, brother Baron Brougham. All the parties to this suit are well known in society. SHIPS IN PERIL.

SESAT EASILY CAPTURED. 1 iffl this General Miller With the Aid of the Navy Captures the City. nila since the outbreak of hostilities are Captain A. G. Escamillo, Agulnal-do's private secretary; Captain E.

P. Veraguth. Colonel Martin De Los Reves, and Senor Tomas Bel Rosarie, a member of the so-called Filipino congress in session at MaIolost -Other Filipino officers are also in custody. (Continued on pae 3.) The Committee, it is Thought, "Will Report Stanley's Appointments Soon. HO" CASUALTIES AMONG OUR TROOPS.

THE GOVERNOR WILL Insurgents Precipitated the Engagement The Filipinos' Loss is Believed to be Large They Set Fira to the City American Soldiers Were Quickly Landed and Extinguished the Flames 20th Kansas Entrenched in Front of Calocan. SIX DAY CYCLE RACE San Francisco. Feb. 13. At 10:33 to night eighteen men started cm their long journey in the great international six day race at the Mechanics' pavilion under the auspices of the? American Cycle Racing; association.

Six of the men expecct to go through the first 24 hours without dismounting. Several of the men will not stop riding until they have gained the lead, so they assert tonight, and the battle pro- mlses. to be very warm. I Miller, Waller, Elkes, Bad i and 'other championships consider it the fastest track ever built. The list of starters is: Charles W.

No More Appointments Will be Made for Some Time Unless Those Already Named Are Confirmed Foley no Longer Opposes Lit Crum for Member of Court Visitation Governor Stanley 111 With Grip. Miller, Waller, Pierce, Alberts, Gimm. Lawson. Nawn, Aarorson. Hale, Stey- ens, Julius Turville, ber COLON STRIKERS STILL OUT.

Colon, Feb. 13. At a conference at Panama yesterday between delegations representing the railroad company the striking dock laborers, the strikers delegates reported that the men were willing to accept $2JJ0 in currency for a day's work. The railroad company refused to accept the proposed terms. SENATORIAL CONTESTS- Sacramento, Feb.

13. The 50th ballot for United States senator was taken at noon today. It showed no change in the vote, the deadlock continuing as strong as ever. IX PENNSYLVANIA. Harrisburg.

Fe. 13. The joint ballot for United States senator today resulted as follows: Quay 12. DalzeiL 1, Jenks, 5. IN UTAH.

Lake, Utah, 13. The joint as sembly took cne ballot for senator and ad journed jjntil tomorro-w. The result was King (dem. McCune (dem.) 24; Powers idem.) Xebeker (dem.) 1: Cannon. 12; Sutherland (rep.) 11; absent.

not voting.2. IN NEBRASKA Lincoln, Feb. 13. The vote on United States serator today was merely a for mality, as thirty-five members were absent. Weezel of Pawnee county voted for Peter Jansen, a complimentary vote.

M'KINLEY TO ATTEND. THE PRESIDENT WILL ADDRESS THE HOME MARKET CLUE. ACCEPTS THE INVITATION TO DO HONOR TO HIS FRIEND, WM. OF ADAMS, MASS. Boston, Feb.

visit of President McKinley to Boston and New England this week will be a notable event. The president comes to attend the banquet of the Home market club of Boston, Thursday evening, as a special favor to William Plunkett of the town of Adams, who is President McKinley's intimate personal friend. Plunkett is president of the Home Market club. It is safe to say that almost no other man in New England could have secured the president's presence at this time, for it is known that President McKinley will have to make' considerable sacrifice to get away from Washington. President McKinley will be acom- panied by several members of his cab- inet, including Secretary Long, Post master General Smith, Secretary Gage, and possibly two others.

They will, with the president, be the principal speakers at the dinner, which will be served in Mechanics' hall. persons, and seating will be provided I for "about 3,000 more to hear the ing. President McKinley, it is said, will be accompanied by Mrs. McKinley. They will make a snort vint at tne home of Mr.

Plunkett in Adams before their return to Washington. The presidential party will leave Washing ton Wednesday evening. FRATERNAL AID ASSOCIATION- Lawrence, Feb. 13. The sixth biennial session cf the general council nf thd Fratprnal Air ncsrkHatirvn Trill convene in this city tomorrow morn- ing.

Delegates from twelve states are expected to be present, and the meet- i mg, it is believed, will be one of the I cepted the offer did so in the nope of Meeting an escape. REBELS DISCONTENTED. The rebels, according to this informant, are discontented, unpaid, unfed and thoroughly disillusioned, the talis-rnanie wafers being of no avail against wounds, hunger and fatigue. On Friday Aguinaldo visited Polo, a few "miles northwest of Calocan. and addressed the Filipino troops there, claiming that he had won a victory and asserting that 5.300 Americans had fceen kinei.

DEPARTMENT EXPECTED NEWS. Washington, D. C. Feb. 13.

The blizzard-bound war department was featureless of Manila developments today. Beyond cables from General Otis, giving additional casualty list, and one saying the town was quiet, there was nothing to indicate a state of war around Manila. It is an open secret at the department, however, that news is expected from Iloilo, perhaps as early as tomorrow. It is understood that General Miller would force a landing on the arrival of the Second Tennessee regiment, which had been sent him, but if there is sharp fighting, which is ex- pectea, as tne lupines are well en- i trenched, it is not likely he would use any of his fleet as dispatch boats until he had the situation well in hand, and this would render the arrival of a boat with news at Manila very improbable before tomorrow. HURRYING TROOPS TO MANILA.

In spite cf the complacency of the war department over the Philippine situation, it is well known that the department is anxious to get all the reinforcements scheduled for Manila started as soon as possible. There was considerable regret, therefore, over in. formation from Colonel Hecker at New York that the which was to Hope About Abandoned For the Steamer Bulgaria. CREW 98 PASSENGERS 41 The Weehawkin Rescued 12 of the Crew and 1 1 Passenger The Ship, When Last Seen Was In a Sinking Condition The Germanic Sirks at Her Pier in New York. London, Feo.

13. The Hamburg-Am erican Steamship company has issued an assuring statement regarding the company's steamer Bulgaria, reported in a dispatch from Ponta Delgada, jr -fcere twenty-three passengers, women and children, were taken from ner by the steainer Weehawken ot The company's statement is to the effect tr.at ht.w harn Wn arivi-d that the Bulgaria's rudder was- injured, but that Captain Schmidt, one tte oldest and most efficient ship- pvirpr.t!v o-mMiered the situ- ation so little dangerous "that he de- clined the Weehawken's. offer to take the Bulgaria in tow. Azores. cables that the tank steamer Weehawken reports- that Bulgaria," whea spoken on February 5 in lat.

40, long. 43, was in a sinking condition with three holds full of water, her rud der broken and her machinery disabled. The agent says the Weehawken lost her boats arrived with her bunkers full of water. The agents of the Hamburg-American line here admit that the latest news as to the Bulgaria's condition sighted by the Weehawken is graver than they had supposed developments would show. The Daily Mail tomorrow will pub- saying that the Bulgaria had a crew j- of SS and carried 41 passengers and that the Weehawken rescued 12 members of the crew and, 11 nasseneers.

London, Feb. 13. Reinsurance has been effected on the Pavonia at IJoJds at the. rate -of 10 guineas per centum. GERMANIC GOES TO THE BOTTOM.

New York, Feb. 13. The White Star liner Germanic sank, at her pier in North river this evening and is now lying there partially The accident is said to have been due to the heavy coating of ice which formed on the sides of the steamer. Loading of coal, combined the- heavy weight of the ice, caused; the steamer to list and clowly sink ts the' bottom. It is said that no one i3 Injured.

STEAMER IN DISTRESS. Swamp Scott, Feb. 13. A big steamer, apparently an ocean liner, was sighted off Dread Ledge this afternoon in the midst of the storm. She was apparently at anchor and was blowing her hie tie but-whether as a distress signal or a warning on account of the thick weather could not be determined from shore.

She apparenily has a black hull, is about 300 feet long and has a red ban4 around her smokestack. She stood low irf the water and was badly iced up. The life saving crew was prevented from going to er assistance on account of the ice. The steamer stood off here for some time and then suddenly put to sea, about 3 o'clock. She steamed to the southeast, apparently endeavoring to weather the gale in the open sea.

SIGNALS OF DISTRESS. Lewes, DeL, Feb. 13. The United Staves team collier Sterling is flying signals of distress. She is dragging her anchor and it is feared she may strike against the breakwater.

No assistance can be rendered the collier owing to the ice drift. SCHOONER MISSLNG. San Francisco, Feb. 13. Great anxiety Is expressed in shipping circles over the whereabouts of the schooner W.

S. Phelps, which left San Diego for Eureka 32 days ago and. it is feared that she went down in the terrific storm of last month. "The average time for the trip from San Diego to Eureka is about 12 days. She carried about eight men.

ATLANTIC FLEET' 0YERDUE. Storms Probably Detain Seven Liners Outside Sandy Hook. New Yoek, Feb. 13. None of the Atlantic passeng-er liners from Great Britain and the continent that regu larly arrive here at the end of the week, has rot hPP-r.

KirMA? The Tiawnf start today with the Twelfth Infantry questions, if there had been any-and the remainig battalion of the tbing important I should have heard on AWAIT ITS DECISION. has to regulate the charges of hotel keepers. INVESTIGATION STARTED Special Dispatch to The Times Topeka. Feb. 13.

The investigation cf the accounts' of the populists for the cleaning and furnishing the state house during the last days cf the special session has begun and the sub-committee which was appointed to do this work will report within the next few days. The bill for doing the work of cleaning the legislative halls will receive first and it will be a matter of some interest to know why laborers were employed at a cost of 53 a day to scrub and wash windows In the state house when that work is generally done for cne-half that price. The other matters which will be looked into will be the cost cf the furnishing of the committee rooms', the senate and representative halls. There were also blank books furnished members in which to file bills at a cost of $L13 per book, which it Is claimed should nave been bougtt at lees taan half what was ptld for them. The bill for labor, however, is the one which excites the most comment and the committee is now at work inr vestigating that.

NEARLY 800 BILLS- Special Dispatch to The Times. 3 Topeka, Feb. 11 There hav been nearly 800 bills introduced In th house of representatives during tha present session. Just how many of these bills will Become laws no one can at this time telL Is very probable that no more than fifteen or twenty per cent of what has been offered for the' consideration of the legislator will be As a matter of courses a large number of the bills- which will become laws will be of a local character, although there will be more general laws passed than was at first sup-, posed. The almost 800 proposed measures that have been offered to the legislature thus far, and there will In all probability be at least 1.000 before the session is concluded, cover almost every conceivable subject upon which laws may be passed, with the exception perhaps of a law to regulate legislators.

SOME LEGISLATORS IGNORANT. Of the many bills that are introduced that never see daylight some are peculiar specimens of the inexperienced lawmakers' attempts at the uplifting and betterment of the commonwealth, as they see it. There is also shown In these laws so promiscously introduced by young lawmakers a good deal of ignorance in regard to the laws already on the statute books. But there are aleo a number of other causes why so many of these bills are killed in the committee rooms, wher they go after being presented to the house. The first and perhaps most Important and as is most often the case is that the measures are not constitutionally drawn.

One cf these laws which has a feature found In a number of Its kind, read as follows: To disorganize school district No. -96 In Stafford county. The till was killed for the reason that it did not provide for the transference of the disorganized district to the adjoining districts. The result of such a law would be merely to legislate a district out of existence. As- a member of the committee to which it was referred remarked: "The bill would make hole in the ground so far as a school district is concerned." Ancther bill of the same nature was Introduced providing for the disorgani zation of a township without providing for its being attached to another township.

Another reason that bills are defective is that they are contrary to the constitution in form and provision. Again the title may be defective although this error is often corrected by tha committee which has the bill In charge. A fact which is worthy of notice is that many bills which are presented to the legislature are in direct conflict with the ex isting laws of the state. This is a serious error and a bill dies quickly when this ia shown. MANY PERSONAL BILLS.

Another class of laws coming under the second named cause, is that the measure proposed covers a law already in operation. There are also laws regularly and often introduced that are purely personal in their application which of coarse is sufficient cause for tKeir speedy demise at the hands of the committee. This clan Covers a large number of bills. There have been a rreat many bills introduced forhe relief of per- (Continued on page 8.) Washington, D. Feb.

13. Shortly before midnight Adjutant General Corbin made public the following dis patch from Major General Otis report-lng the capture of the town of Iloilo by the American forces of General Miller on the 11th: "Manila, Feb. 13. General Miller reports from Iloilo that the town was taken on the 11th ins, and held by his troops Insurgents given until evening of the 11th to surrender, but their hostile "actions brought cn engagement during the morning. Insurgents fired native portion of town; but little losses to property of foreign inhabitants.

No casualties among the United States troops reported. Otis" DEMANDED CITY'S SURRENDER. Manila, Feb. 13 (9:43 a. m) The United States gunboat Petrel arrived late last evening with dispatches from General Miller to Major General Otis announcing tfcat Iloilo had been taken by the combined military and naval forces on Saturday morning.

General Miller, on receipt of his instructions from Manila, sent native commissioners ashore from the transport St. Paul with a communication for the rebel governor cf Iloilo calling upon him. to surrender within a time stated and warniarg- him not to make a demonstration in the interval. REBELS WERE. "WARNED.

The rebels immediately moved their guns and prepared to defend their po-eltion. Thereupon the Petrel fired two warning guns, and the rebels immediately opened fire upon her. The Petrel and the Baltimore then bombarded the town, which the rebels, having Bet on fire, immediately evacuated. The American troops were promptly landed and extinguished the fires in all cases of foreign property, but not before considerable damage had been done. It is believed the enemy's loss during the bombardment was heavy, but no American casualties are reported.

20TH KANSAS IN THE FRONT. Manila, Feb. 13 (4:05 p. The 20th Kansas and the 1st Idaho volunteers have been recalled from the marsh lands north of Malabon and the former regiment is now entrenched in front of Calocan. The American lines4 form a complete cordon 22 miles in length, from the coast north almost to Pasaqua, south of Manila.

There has been no change in the disposition of the troops except thaft the 4th Cavalry has relieved the 1st Idaho and a battalion of the 23rd has been stationed cn the left flank to prevent the rebels sneaking- along the beach. The enemy is throwing up entrenchments on their left, sharp shooters in the jungle covering their operations. AMERICANS WOUNDED. Several Americans were wounded in the trench. Second Lieut.

George A. Seaman cf Battery Utah Artillery, was shot in the leg while standing near his gun. Four men of the 20th Kansas were wounded slightly. Last night Private Brinton, Company and Private Stephens, Company cf the 20th Kansas, were wounded. All the enemy's dead at Calocan have been buried 127 last Sunday and 300 yesterday.

The steamer Charleston has moved up the coast and is now oft Maloloe, the seat of the so-called Philippine government, at a distance of aboui eight miles. largest in the history of the association. The Fraternal Aid association was 1 by his friends, who say that Mr. Simp-organized in La wrence October 14, EOn is not now nor has ever been a can- Special Dispatch to The Times, Tcpeka, Feb. 13.

The matter of confirming the appointments of Governor Stanley has not been finally settled yet, though it is believed it will be this week when the committee having them in charge is expected to report. When the matter was again brought up last Thursday it was indefinitely deferred, but it is beiieved the report will be made shortly. Whether the reiwrt is favorable or otherwise will have considerable to do the otter WPotatment. which are now nangmg iiie. i made are confirmed cther3 will be are made at once, but if the senate com- mittee reports unfavorably it will be some time before any more are made.

COURT OF VISITATION. The question of who are to be made members of the court of visitation is one that is coming more before those interested in these appointments as the sesision draws to a close. There is said to be somewhat of a change in the chances of the men who are candidates for positions on this board. Pete Foley, who has been opposed to Lit Crum, one of the strong candidates for a place on the bench of this court. js said to have called his fight eft through the influence of the Mulvanes.

Whether this will result in assuring Crum a place does not appear. Another candidate who is very likely to be made a member of the board is Posthlewaite, and a possible third is James Troutman. It is also reported on good authority that John Pollock of Winfield'will be made solicitor of the court, which is one of the best positions now in the gift of the governor. However, there are other candidates for places on this court, and it is possible that, before the board is finally chosen, there may be some" radical changes in the prospects of those who are now leading candidates. SIMPSON NOT A CANDIDATE, It was reported some time ago that jjm Simpson was a candidate for a po- didate.

They say that he would not accept a place on the board if it were offered to him. It will be remembered that Mr. Simpson was a member of the old board of railroad commissioners during the administration of Governor Morrill. The legislature held no session this morning. The house adjourned Satur- day evening until 10 o'clock this morn- ing, but when the speaker called the body to order at that time this morning it lacked several members- of having a quorum and an adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

DAWES FISH BILL. Among the bills which will come up for consideration within the next few- i in the house is the fish bill intro- el some time ago by Dawes. This TLTZ'f lete blU regulating the catching of ever offered and is also said to oe mgmy ravorea Dy sportsmen, parxicu larly the fisneraien who live along the Kansas and Missouri rivers and who make their living by catching the fish in these streams and their tributaries. GOVERNOR STANLEY ILL Governor Stanley is still confined to his room in the hotel on account of an attack of the grip. He has net been in his office since last Thursday, when he was taken ilL He was quite sick Saturday but was better yesterday and is still improving but i3 unable to get out.

It is thought he will be in the office tomorrow if the weather moderates and he continues to improve. PULLMAN BILL KILLED. The Pullman law that was introduced in the senate some time ago by Senator King, it is reported on good authority, has been killed in the railroad committee. The committee held a meeting Friday night, at which time the bill was considered and it was decided to report it unfavorably. Just What was the matter with the bill it has not been given out officially by the members of the committee.

Whether or not the passes which the Pullman company was distributing so freely among the senators a few days ago have had any effect on the members of the committee is another question which is being asked. One of the populist senators. King, is reported as having intimated several day3 since that if the bill was killed in the committee it would be because the Pullman people had in their work. The main provision of the bill Is that the fares the company charges be re duced from J2 per berth to $1.50. The claims of those who opposed the bill is that the legislature has no more right tc regulate the prices to be charg mger, cnapman, tarnany, i-uiungton and Hannat.

A FULL INVESTIGATION. ALGER FOR A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL INQUIRY. IF THE BEEF PACKERS ARE GUILTY THEY OUGHT TO BE BROUGHT TO BOOK. New York, Feb. 12.

Secretary cf War Alger, being interviewed here, said that the ar department desired and expected a fun investigation of the charge that unwholesome beef had been supplied to the army under contract with the government. General Alger expressed no opinion as to the character of the verdict by the board bu; he aid he believed it would be" conclusive. war department is being investigated," said Secretary Alger. "We want to give the investigators a free trand. If there is anything wrong the department wants to know it.

If anything was sold to the government which should net have been sold, it should be found out. If the beef packers are guilty, they ought to be brought to bock. "I have no late news from Manila," continued the secretary, in answer to of it. Gen. Otis Is entirely free to do what he iikes.

No Instructions hare been sent to him, as he is fully competent to deal with the situation. He did not expect the attack by the natlTes. He had repotted un rest and uneasiness among them, but when the outbreak finally came it wa3 a surprise to him. "I can not tell how long the trouble there will last, but I think the present force of troops will be sufficient. Geru Otis has not asked for any more men.

"I can not tell, about the general disposition of the natives. Gen. Otis merely says that they have been showiDg s'gns of uneasiness for some time. "It depends upon circumstances whether the regular troops now on the way to Manila, will relieve an equal number of volunteers. That "was the intention when the regulars were sent, but it is impossible to say whether the plan can be carried out immediately.

I have not been able to ascertain whether the army bill will pass at the present session cf cocgress. I understand that Senator Cockxell, who is a member of the military committee of the senate, is opposed to it, but how much he will be able to accomplish I can not say." "Will there be an extra, session if the bill does not pass?" was asked. "We must have an army," rep'ied Gen. Alger. "The 27,000 men we bare now are not enough.

"Everything in Cuba and Porto Rico is going on satisfactorily," he continued. "There was not any idea of making Gen. Wood commanding general ia Cuba. His rank is not high enough and the grade of major general is now full. Tits trouble about the customs receipts in Santiago has been settled.

I think it arose from a misapprehension. They thought that the goods wonld have to be landed elsewhere. Of course, all the receipts from the tariff must pass through Gen. Brooke's hands. "I shall go to Cuba and Porto Rico in March, if everything is all right then.

I never had any idea of going until congress adjourned. I have never been in Cuba and I thought I would like to see for myself if I could do so before the bad season began. I expect to inspect all the posts there." BANQUETED BERESFORP. San Francisco, Feb. 13.

A reception was given tonight to Rear Admiral Be res ford by the chamber of commerce. Concerning the open door policy Mr. Beresford took the view that it means simply that instead of "spheres of influence" which means the breaking up of the Chinese empire, that Englandj America, Germany and Japan shall by an agreement maintain free and equal commercial relations for all in the orient. He spoke flatteringly of the achievements of the American navy and expressed his greatest satisfaction at the firmer urn on of the ties of friendship existing between England and the United States. At the close of Lord Beresford'3 remarks short addresses were made by Horace Davis, Judge Morrow and other prominent speakers, after which an opportunity was given the members of the chamber to meet the distinguished guest.

OF INTEREST TO THE ARMY. Washington. D. C. Feb.

13. The president sent these nominations to the senate today-: Regular army, infantry arm Lieut. CoL Lloyd Wheaton, 2nd Infantry, to be colonel; Major A W. Corliss, 7tn Infantry, to be lieutenant colonel; Captain W. V.

Richards, 16th Infantry, to be major; 1st Lieut. C. Bee tarts, 6th Infantry, to be captain -2nd Lieut. C. B.

Eofles, isth Infantry, to be first lyieutenant. Cavalry Second Lient. Fitzhugh Lee. 2Lt imaniry. to oe second lieutenant, cavalrr Second regiment volunteer 1 Lieut.

J. E. Law-ton. to be asrgeaai v. a.

ucugau, to be 2nd lieutenant. 4 i I Seventeenth, could not be ready for a week. soldiers ot the twelfth were somewhat delayed by the storm, -but the department felt confident this afternoon that it would have them in New York by tomorrow. AG0NC1LLO DISCLAIMS. Montreal, Feb.

13. Beyond declaring the statement that he had advised Aguinaldo to drive the Americans out of the Philippines before' reinforcements arrived to be a lie, Agoncillo absolutely refused to talk this morning. "I am busy sending dispatches," he said to alL "I may have something to say later on." He has employed a typewriter and was busy dictating to him with the assistance of Secretary Marti. Later Agoncillo said: "I absolutely deny that I have sent a cablegram provoking the present war. When the time comes I will produce the cable I sent to Aguinaldo and the cable I received in reply from him.

They will clear me from any such accusation." Following is a letter received by Agoncillo, which was translated by Senor Marti: "On Sunday night tie American army attacked our lines with premeditation and without justification, and the men- of-war of the American fleet bombarded simultaneously Malabon, Calocan and Jfaranaque. killing men, women and children. In the cities of Manila and Tendo defenceless and unarmed civ ilians were arrested, the Americans besides injuring the property of the people, at the same time saying that they would never cease till they had exterminated the Philippine race. "The Filipin-C6 are united with one sentiment. They are resolved to die gloriously for the independence of the Philippines rather than submit to the unjust ambitions of the invaders." AGUINALDO'S SMALL ARMY.

Manila, Feb. 13. A Spanish prisoner, who escaped from the hands of the insurgents, reports that Aguinaldo is at Polo, five miles north of Calocan, and twelve miles north of Manila, with 3,000 picked men. One hundred and seventy-four natives who left Iloilp before the news of the fighting around Manila reached that place were arrested here yesterday, while still on- board the ships which brought them. FILIPINOS REPORTOUTRAGES- London, Feb.

13. The Filipino agent In London reports that Agoncillo, the representative or Aguinaldo, now in Mmtrpal will shnrtlv rrivo hora TTia February 12. which read as follows: "The Americans commenced an attack on our line without any warning. They bombarded several places, killing many women and children. Within Manila's walls the foreign community is greatly alarmed.

Executions frequently occur in the streets of the town. "The Americans are controlling the cable and refuse to pass telegrams unless they are approved by the commanding generaL Hostilities continue. The Filipinos are determined to defend themselves against the barbarous proceedings of the Americans. Such unnecessary bloodshed Is FILIPINOS CAPTURED- Manila, Feb. 13.

Among the dis i-ujshioucu tLLLicu. ia jua liners due are the American liner Paris, led States were present. Members of nine days out from Southampton the club and other invited guests i. swelled the total number at the ban- growing out of an organization known as th( Knishts nf Aurora, whirh was organized in Minnesota, but which had its largest membership in Kansas. Charges of fraud, which were brought against this order by the state insurance commissioner of Minnesota, caused a resolution to be adopted to withdraw from Minnesota.

This was done and the present order started, with a membership of 500, the members coming from the Knights of Aurora. The order at present ha? 000 members. The headquarters of the association have been in Lawrence since 1691. MARQUETTE CLUB BANQOET. Chicago, Feb.

13. The annual banquet of the Marquette club was held this Imir.ont mr, frrm all r.arts nf th Tit. Uuet nearly 1.00ft The chief speaker of the evening was Whitelaw Reid. member of the Spanish and peace com- mission, who responded to the toast "American diplomacy." Hon. Charles G.

Dawes, comptroller of the currenccy, spoke on "Currency Reform." John Charlton, M. member of the British-American joint high commission, spoke upon "Abraham Lincoln." His remarks were warmly received. Congressman Charles II. Grosvenor of Ohio, who was to speak on "A Republican Administration," was unable to be present. Hon.

Stewart L. Woodford, ex-minister to Spain spoke about "Greater America." ENGINEER AND SON KILLED. Fort Ticcnderoga. N. Feb.

13. Delaware and Hndaon train No. 4 which left Montreal this morning, was derailed Eear Canunings station, two miles sonth of here, this afternoon. The engine turned over and the engineer, W. S.

Combs and his little boy, 10 years old, were killed. The rest ot the train hands and passengers escaped. GARDINER LOST THE FIGHT- Toangstown, Feb. 11 Oscar Gardiner lost the decision to Jack O'Brien In a 20 round bout here tonight for a purse of fLOOO. O'Brien was aggressive from the start and Gardiner loafed for fifteen rounds.

In the last three round O'Brien had deqidedly the better of it and when the bout closed Gardiner was groggy and one of his eyes was closed. Life insurance is a good thing1 but health insurance, by keeping the blood pure wnth Hood's Sarsaparilla, is sttfJ better. DEWEY ANNOUNCES VICTORY. Washington, D. C.

Feb. 13. A dis patch also came from Admiral Dewey telling of the capture of the city. was a brief recital of the facts In the It case, but it Is said contained eubstan-j agent exhibited today what purported tlally the same Information as- that to be the original wire copy of a ca-sent by General Otis. It was sent to i bIe iisTatch in Spanish, dated Manila, i llZ Etruria, eight days out from Queens- town; the French liner La Bretagne, nine days out from Havre; the Anchor liner Anchoria, sixteen days out from Glasgow; the Holland-American "liner Sparndam.

eighteen days out from Rotterdam; the Hamburg-American liner Pretoria, fifteen days out from Hamburg; the North German Lloyd liner Gera, thirteen days out from Bremen; the White Star liners 2so- mauic (a ireigater, tuiri-eeii uaya out, and the Cymric, ten days out from Liverpool. Freight steamers, whose voyages are growing uncomfortably long, are the Eastern Prince, twenty-four days out from Shields; Deike Eickmers, twenty-five days, out from Havre; Salerno, twenty-six days out from Newcastle, England and the Catania, eighteen days out from St. Michaels. The Al-mida, fifty-eight days out from Shields, has about been given up as lost with, all on board. A large fleet of steamers, it is supposed, has arrived in the vicinity of Sandy Hook bar and is waiting outside for the blizzard to pass.

The marine observer laconically reports: "Nothing but blizzard." SCANDAL IN ENGLISH SOCIETY London, Feb. 13. Baron de Merck has secured a divorce on the ground of adultery committed by his wife with her maid's- brother. The baroness was formerly Miss Lillian Toung, and is said to be an American woman. Francis Baring was today awarded a decree of divorce on the ground that his wife had been guilty of adultery ith his cousin, the Hon.

Reginald EMAIL the navy department and is expected to be made public in the morning. SEEK SPANISH London, Feb. 13. Reuters Telegram company, limited, has received the following dispatch from Mann? dated February 13, 3:43 p. After the capture of Calocan, i.

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