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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
Wooden Pipes.

Wooden pipes are now being used in
Switzerland to convey the waters of a
thermal spring between Pfcncr and
Ragaz. They are constructed of fir
wood made into stavcs, md bound
together by means of iron hoops. AZ
tor being carefully tarrcd both inside
and out, they are perfectly watcr-tight,
and possess many advantages over metal
piping. They are Of course much lighter,
and arc inscnsiblo to changes of tempera-
ture, whilst their cost is only about
eight shillings pcr metre. Tt is interest
ing to note that tho New River water
was first brought to London by means
Of wooden pipes formed by boring out
trec-trunks and joining thom length by
length. Such pipes have been cxtcn.
sivcly used in America, and they are
under the best conditions, estimated tc
last thirty years.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
Throw for the Beer.

Colorado Ike, the individual who blew
into town OH high wind, was confdcn-
TALLY interviewed as to how he subsistcd.
Taking the question one side; he said in
stage whisper: ct have got good
thing and I don't want it given away. I
am chloridcr; I go into sloh mills as
do dry crnshing-for instance the North
orn Bell minc-and stand around an hour
or two, or sleep in tho corner if I get a
chance. When T como out have the
chloride that sticks to me assaycd and
mako good thing out of it You bet DO
you see that hat ?" said he showing M
old battered, Witty brown hat; 4" well,
thoro is moro than three dollars worth OF
chloride in that hat. Tt had more in it,
but Billy Farrell thrcshcd dog ycstcr-
day and knocked about dollar and q
half out of it. Can you throw mp fol
the bcer?"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07
TRI-W EEKLY EDITION.
HOPE ON WORKER.
Who should hope, II not the man
f,nrrytnr nnf In,Iso nhncnn ,,Ion

Who should hope, II not the man
Carrying out God's chosen plan,
Working rs his lot may be,
On the land, or on the sea?
Honest toll makes life complete,
Sleep secure, and coarse bread sweet
For the toiler never knows
Aught that makes the idler's woes.
Sec the busiest In the throngI
Light his heart and clear his song;
Through, attircd In goltlcn-gray,
Home from work lie speeds his way.
Mark the farmers merry eye
AS he CLEANS the wheat and rye,
Sows his seed, or plOughs the soil,
Happy III his chosen toll.
Work of hand, or work OF brain,
Shall not be put forth in vain;
IN lIfc's sunshine and its shower,
Hope for these shall bud and flower.
Only do the idlers lack
Ever OH the mental rack,
Hope, to light the track ahead
Hope, to make a downy bcd7
Blessed toll that gilds our days,
Covering up the thorny ways;
Never let us miss thy crown,
Till, III death we lay 1t down.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-07-07

EVEN dumb animals exh ibit attach
ment. The horse Is always attached
to the vehicle which he draws.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
CONKLING CONsoPITE.

The feathers OF the Empires chief art
Gown. for The time being at least, and the
head-gear of the Plumcd Knight the more
proudly mods. The resignation of Senator,
Conkling and Plat were received in New
York with varying feelings and results. Tn,
city of Hudson fired 100 guns for the Admin
istraiion. What the result viii be at Alban,
no one seems to know. The news seems "a
have divided the Republican members of The
Legislature into factions, and il is predicted
that neither Conkling nor PIatt can be re.
turned.
Secretary Blaine declares that the action OF
the New York Senators will not in the leasl
disturb the Administration and that in th,
meantime Robertson will be practically unan.
imously confirmed to-day.
Among the Republicans in the country al
large great diversity of feeling exists, but al
practically unite in the declaration that the
Npublc bodies no good TO the Republican
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
CONCEIVED IN INIQUITY.

FT. SCOTT, May l4-It appears that pub
LEGATION has been made in the Illinois Stats
Zsitung and leading papers in New York with
reference to the probibitory amendment to
the State Constitution of Kansas. Its stated
in said publications that the law is driving
out large numbers OF the inhabitants Of our
State, dcpopulating 1t Of German citizens
and keeping large proportion Of the emf
grafton. especially German, from locating
here. This publication is being distributed
by interested parties among the emigrants
at Castle Garden and at the various railroads
depots in Chicago, and perhaps other cities.
Since this intelligence reached here, great
Indignation thereat has been expressed by
all classes of citizens, especially the Germans.
We desire to announce to the world that this
publication was conceived in iniquity and
born in wickedness. The tide of emigration
to Southeastern Kansas is larger than ever
before, and positively none is leaving the
State. The people generally accept the law
rs fact, and are marching to a still greater
prosperity, rs they are, by splendid pros
pect for the ensuing harvest
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

|. ATCHIsON, May IA brutal and horrible
murder aud suicide occurred in this city this
evening. Charles Given, a cook in the At.
lantic House, met his wife, Louisa, who is q
waiter at w alker's restaurant, on Fifth street,
and after 4 few moments conversation, drew
pistol and began firing at her. The woman
attempted TO run, hut fell at the second shot.
The man emptied four barrels of his pistol
into her body. and then placing the weapon
against his head, sent the remaining ball
crashing through his brain. Both were dead
In few moments. The woman was shot
through the head.
Given and his wife came to this city from
Iowa last December. He was a drunken
brute, and abused his wife terribly, aud In
March last she LEFT him, finding employment
in restaurant. He came into the restaurant
this evening, asking to see her. and together
they walked out Of the back door. 4 mo-
ment later the tragedy described occurred.
Mrs. Given, il is said, has relatives in Quin-
cy, Illinois. and those who know her say she
was woman Of excellent character, and had
been grossly abused By her husband.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
TIE MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

Ex-Gov. Anthony, Superintendent Of the
Mexican Central Railway, gives US some in
teresting information concerning the enter
prise OF which he is in charge. Tbs road is
to run from Paso del Norte to the City Of
Mexico, a distance Of LOO miles, with a
branch from Leon 10 the coast. Work will
begin within thirty days, about 100 miles
having been located from PasO del NOrte
southwark. 1t is the purpose to complete
the road to chihuahua in the next twelve
months, and to the City Of Mexico In two or
two and half years.
Gov. Anthony denies emphaticaIly that
there is any trouble or danger Of trObule
with the Mexican government or people over
this project. Sc far from meeting any hos
tility or threat of interference, he says his
company everywhere has the favor and sup
port of the native public, and that Gov. Ter
razas, OF chihuahua, is among the most cor
dial and earnest friends of the enterprise.
Regarding the recent lawless operations in
and about PasO del Norte, Gov. Anthony as
serts that the whole difficulty arises from the
presence Of sharpcrs and gamblers who fol-
low the lines of railroad construction for the
purposes of unlawful gain. The Mexican
authorities are firmly determined to resist
with all the force Of civil and military power,
the transfer of this dangerous and undesir-
able element to their country. They will
give warm welcome and ample protection
to legitimate settlers and business ventures,
but will not tolerate the 'border ruffians"
who come simply to sw.ndle, steal and MUIR
der.
The Governor speaks of the climate and
country through which his road is to run in
terms Of the highest praise, and predicts that
the Mexican Central will be one of the most
important and profitable lines on the conti-
nent. The route, as far as surveyed, is an
easy one, but becomes more difficult and ex-
pensive as it goes southwark. Mexican la
borers receive 37l cents per day on the work
Of construction and as rule are very efic-
lent. This road is not, as generally sup
posed. branch or belonging of the A., T. 4
S. F., but is a separate and distinct corpora
tion--an American enterprise, Of course, but
having no legal or business relations with
the A., r. 4 S. F., or any other railroad in
the United States, except such as pertain to
natural interests and business comfy at con-
Meeting points.-7opeka Commonwealth.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
CONFIRMED.

The Senate confirmed Stanley Matthews
by one majority, the vote being "a ayes to q
nays. The first announced vote was "a to %,
but a Senator who had made conditional
pair voted. leaving only one majority. There
has been considerable interest in the case,
because the vote was 30 close, and efforts
had been made by the opponents Of Mat.
thews to induce some Senator who voted for
him to move reconsideration. Senator
Armstrong was temporarily absent and lost
his vote. Had he voted it would have been
against Matthews and made a tie, which
would rejected him. Malone LEFT the cham
Der and did not vote at all. When the vote
was finally announced no Senator who voted
in the negative changed his vote TO the af.
firmaiive. The people Of the United States
will not endorse the confirmation, il, indeed,
the Republicans do, who, we not believe,
will. Matthews, while Il great lawyer, la.
been identified with great corporations all
his life, and therefore is not without biased
Judgment. lie was Hayes pet and was nom.
mated again at his request.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
SPRING CREEK.


Lettuce, onions and duck eggs are getting
ripe:
Mrs. James Goodacrc who has been sui
ferer for many days Is now convalescent, bu
is still very weak and annotated.
Mr.. James Mccoy Of Ell Paso has been SUI
fering from catarrh on his hand.
Mr.. John Goodacrc is the happy dad Of :
girl one week old.
MIR. Cantril is slowly recovering from Sc
we're attack Of rheumatism.
Major Burr is rcpainting his commodiou'
dwelling.
Peach trees will be loaded with fruit.
Corn planting is over. Flowing corn |.
now the order Of the day, and harvest will
soon occupy the attention Of the farmers,
Wheat is heading out and is from one and q
half to two feet high.
Rumor has marriage on the tapis for q
wedding cake.
Mrs. Howard, blind lady OF your city,
and her three little children, will stay with
Mrs. Joseph Yaple this summer while Mr.. Y.
sojourns in the mountains.
Yaplc's Grove is getting very beautiful
again. Why not have Sunday School pic
mic.
a letter informs Us that our Spring Greek
prodigals have arrived safely in Alamoosa,
New Mexico, and are not very well satisfied
with the outlook.
An unregenernted D. Of your city gave
your servant beautiful chance to catch the
mumps show day.
Isattlesnakes are more numerous on the
creek this spring than they have been known
for five years. At least dozen have been
killed in this vicinity. Is it against the law
to steal whisky? I know where there is n
jug. RETsEL.
4. Nav a. 1881
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19

committees. Pendleton. Chairman OF the
Democratic caucus, said that no such action
would be thought Of; that the committees
will remain rs now organized.
Rumors quickly got in circulation that the
Kellogg case might be brought up by the
Democrats in order to Dust him, but this is
officially put down by the Democratic lead
ers who say that that they will go on Is now
organized, with the business as rapidly as
possible, and adjourn as soon ms the Presi-
dent has nothing more for the Senate to do.
Neither Conkling nor Platt were at the Sem
ate to-day. An ex-senator, close friend of
Conkling, said that the designations are abb
solute, and nothing would make them with
draw now. The supporters OF Senator Conk-
ling state that the designations were offered
because New York feels It had been badly
treated by the Administration, that Senator
Robertson's nonination was made at the in
stigation OF Secretary Blaine TO put Senator
Conkling down, and that both the Senators
and Vice-President protested against this
warfare against the regular Republican Or
ganization of New York, but all their efforts
failed. The Republican Senators refused to
help them maintain the Republican party Of
the Empire State, and rather than remain to
be put down and insulted, both Of the Sena-
tors resigned,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
KANSAS CLAIMS.

In April. ISIS. the commissioners Of the
genera! land Office reported TO the first comp
troller Of the treasury department. that t here
was due from the United States to Kansas
| 100000 for five per cent. proceed, on Indian
reservations sold that State. The first comp
troiier. now Governor Porter, held the mat
ter under consideration until May. 1850.
when he decided that the money was due to
the State, aud it was reported 10 con-
gress for an appropriation. This is the claim
that figured SO extensively during the CAM
paign OF last year. On March Sd. 1881, con-
gress approved the claim, and appropriated
the money to pay il. The claim then came
20 Judge Lawrence, first comptroller of the
currency. for payment. lie found tia; con-
gress had never paid the $4,000 apportioned
10 the sale of the direct tax act of August
18th. 1850. There has been credited Gu this
$4,000 the amount Of S9.0o0 for war ex-
penses, paid by Kansas in the rebellion.
leaving Sol 200 unpaid. The State of Ran
sas employed Ex-Governor Crawford. Of this
State. and Shelabarger & Wilson. who ar
gued the case before the first comptroller.
of the State. but tax changeable upon the
lands Of individual citizens. aud that no of
set could be made by ressoa of the tax SO
The counsel also claimed that |
the five per cent funds due Kansas could not |
be made subject Of Offset because. by the |
it was devoted TO the popular
school fund OF the State. In the past two /
days Judge Lawrence has been engaged in
decision on the case, which he
.ays involves number of questions OF i'm
portance not presented by the counsel, but
which have been in the course Of prcpara-
ion. The counsel have made application TO
,e further heard. with a view to arguing the
lew features. The first comptroller will
iear them tomorrow. after which his de-
,ision viii be made complete.
Later: The decision was rendered ON Mon
lay, and against the State.
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70 Do was to allow the present o0cers to 10
mAin; that some Of them, he understoed,
had year yet to serve, and perhaps Il gave
him Satisfaction to allow these men to serve
out their time.
Senator Conkling answered he was mista-
ken, that some Of them had two years. The
President professed Ignorance Of that fact
At al events, he did not intend tn do anything
with the Custom House at present, and when
he did resolve to do SO he would let him kno
and consult with him (Mr. Conkling), Mr.. Ar.
thur, Senator Plat. and other gentlemen
who were entitled to be heard on the subject
| in the State Of New York. He declared fur
Their that he thought President Hayes bad
made great mistake In the policy he had
pursued in antagonizing one wing Of the
party. That blunder he proposed to avoid.
This ended the conference with Mr.. Conk-
ling. who Immediately proceeded to consult
with his friends and draw up the project for
the Executive.
On the following Wednesday, WILHELM.
Conkling and his friends were endcavOring
to agree upon some plan to extricate the
President from the hapless condition in which
he admitted he was placed, and from which
he had requested to be delivered, without
saying one word to either of the Senators
from New York the nomination Of Mr.. Rob-
ertson was thrown into the Senate Chamber.
It seems that on that very Sunday night Mr..
Blaine had heard Of the consultation between
the President and the Senator from New York
and the purpose Of it.
The Premier was i'll at the time, and SO
he dispatched q note to the President re-
questing as personal favor that the name Of
Judge Robertson should be sent to the Sem
ate as Collector Of the Port. Not hearing
from his missive as quickly as he expected,
his patience got the better Of his illness, and
calling his carriage, he drove to the Execu-
tive Mansion, where, it appears, an exceed
ingly lively time ensued between His Excel
lency and the Secretary Of State. Mr.. Blaine
raying around the executive Office for some,
insisted upon having the nomination sent in
at once. lie threatened to resign and smash
things generally, unless his wishes were ac-
cdded to once, and in order to satisfy and
prevent something like a second attack Of
sunstroke, the nomination was made.
This is the whole story from beginning to
end. Since then there have been frequent
consultations between the President, Vice
President and Senator Platt. Efforts have
been made to put the fragments together,
but all to no purpose. The President has
refused to withdraw the nomination.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
ILLINOIS TOWNSHIP.

To the Edisor Of the Eagle:
| On last Friday we attended May party a
the Centennial school house, and for q MAJ
party it was fine. First, there were songs
speeches, declarations, etc. Then came the
| dinner, and everybody did his best to gel
outside Of as much as possible, and some Of
them were very successful.
There has been lyceum going on all win
ter at the Star school house, aud At times
there was very large crowd, but on last Sat.
urday night il was converted into . singing
school. and now there will be some most
heavenly music issue from the battered and
beJaubed walls of the Star school house.
I believe Mr.. William Friend is to play on
his reckless fiddle, Mr.. VIII Manning Is to
play on his harpe;ie, while your correspond
ent is to play on his little, broken bar
monica.
Mr.. Frank Mitchell has gone to Missouri
TO stay this summer. do not know the OBJ
ject Of his visit, but believe il to be to end
his single blesscdness.
The farmers are done planting corn. The
whea; looks magnificent, and fruit trees are
loaded.
One Of our ncighbors, Mr.. Ferguson, has
a fine flock Of sheep aud 6ity-two lambs.
Fine rains have fallen lately.
How is the coal shan progressing
ERNEST l.. WHITE
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
TEEU. s. SENATE IN THE HANDS OF THE
DEMOCRACY.
Sen tins Gel king std Plat Resign, and Ar-
real 10 the PccIl, Of New York.

One of the most startling political denoue'
ments since the day jefferson Davis left hi,
seat in the Senate. occurred in the Same body
on Monday. Senators Conkling and Platt.
finding that Robertson WAS 10 be confirmed,
resigned their positions. LEAKING the organi-
cation of the Senate practically in the hands
of the Democrats. who have il in their pow
er To- unsest Kellogg and 10 hold the orcani-
cation TOR The remainder of President Gar
fields term. That this will be done the
Democrats deny. The whole affair is a pref
~ kettle Of fish. The New York Legislature
is in session. and il is said that Conkling aud
Platt Will appeal 10 that body for yD'lication
by asking Il reelection. The step is a bold
one. hut.likc Conkling. II takes the whole
country by surprise.
The following are the official proceedings.
a tclegraphed on monday night
The Nicc-President laid before the Senate
the following communication
WASHINGTON. May Ii. 1881.
To Hen. {. 4. .sr,hUF.
SIR-wil you please announce to the SEN
ate that my resignation Il Senator OF the
United States from the State OF New York
has been forwarded 10 the Governor of the
Sia.e. have the honor 10 be, with grca,
respect your obedient servant.
Roscoe CoNkIING.
The communication was received with
great sensation, which was heightened when
the Vicc-Presidcnt laid the following before
the Senate:
SENATE CHAMBER. May l6, 1881.
To Hon. c. Il. -irtau:
SIR have forwarded to the Governor OF
the state of New York my resignation as
Senator of the United States. for the State of
New York. VII YOU please announce the
fact 10 the Scnatc. With grca, respect. your
obcdicnt servant, +. {. Plat.
A hum of establishment followed the read /
ing of the communication. and senator Hill |
(Ga.) suggested that this would be good |
time to elect officers Of the Senate.
The Western Associated Press reporter
mixed among tie Senators TO get opinions.
The surprise was so complete that the Sena-
tors hadn't time TO form opinions, and gen.
orally expressed conjeciures and surmises.
One Republican senator said that Conkling
and Plat would be reelected by the New
York Legislature, now in session, and il
would be claimed As an endorsement of their
opposition to Robertson at the hands of the
Republican party o. New York. The Re Il
publicans all feel sure of Conkling's re-elec-
zion, but some few have Doubts about Plat.
Democratic Senators universally expressed
qualification at the designations: they say 1t I
Widens the breach in the Republican party
Of New York. and increases the bitterness of Z
he Stalwarts towards the administration.
The Democrats now have majority-of the c
Senate, but SO far NJ can be learned. no at
supt will bc made towards reforming the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19

Judge MeCrary. Of the United State cir
cult court. has just decided that an Indian
however civilized, cannot vote infhe United
States. Last fall a suit was instituted in
Omaha by John Elk, an Indian, against Reg.
istrar wilkins, of the nfth ward of that city
for refusing TO allow him to vote. the pur.
pose being to determine his right under the
fourteenth and fifteenth amendment. to the
constitution os the United States. The reg
istrar demurred, on the ground that Elk was
not citizen, and Judge Mecrary has sus-
tanned the demurrer. There are Indians in
the eastern states who vote regularly at each
election. In Maine colony OF Penobsco,s,
At Osdtown. few miles from Bangor, are &C.
tive politicians, and In order to secure their
votes for Congressman Ladi. = couple Of
years ago, the Democrats nominated one OF
their number As candidate for the legisla-
stare, and he was elected.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
THE TRIUMPH OF THE AGE.

The press OF the Atlantic seaboard has, I'M
I'll lately, ridcuIed the idea Of transmitting
western produce TO Europe by way Of the
Mississippi and the jetties. But the propo-
siton to make the Erie canal free, and the
earnest manner i'm which that measure il
urged, shows what the real feeling is among
the Thoughtful portion OF eastern business
men The New York Journal of Commerce
OF the 10th ult. urges that movement in a
long and very strong article. Tolls obstruct
the power 10 compete with the great river
route. The ic;ties will stand, and are be-
coming confessedly, day by day, the triumph
of the ago -LeareRa ORTIZ Standard.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-05-19
AN ELECTRIC RAILWAY.

\ cablesram says: Sieman a. Balskc. the
well-known electricians, gave to-day pub
lie trial Of their new electric railway, which
runs between Litchfcld and Cadettshaus, six
miles from Berlin. The trial was an entire
success. The trial was made in simple
train car, with an electric battery concealed
between the wheels. 1t was connected,
through the wheels on which it ran, with the
principal battery at the station. The rails
are thrty-nine inches apart and exactly re-
semble those Of the ordinary railroad gauge,
but narrower. The greatest speed obtained
was eighteen English miles an hour. II nee.
essary. far greater speed could be obtained
but this was not allowed by the police au-
thorities. The railway was opened to the
public Monday last,