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The Daily Tombstone., 1886-01-26
STILL MORE so.

Will Mcdonald, 2542 Dearborn Street, Chi cRgo, gratefully acknowledges a cure of Eczema, or Salt Kheum, on head neck, face, arms, ad legs for and knees for one year. not able to help himself for eight years; tried hundreds of remedies; doctors pronounced his case hopeless; permanently cured by the CUTICURA REMEpIEs.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-01-26
ALMOST INCREDIBLE.

James E. RlehardsOn, Custom House, New Orleans, on oath, says: In 1870 Scrofulous Ulcers broke out on my body until was e mass of corrup- tien: Everything known to the medical faculty was tried in vain l became mere wreck. At times sould not lift my hands to my head could not turn in bed; was in constant pain, and looked upon life as curse No relief or cure in ten years. In 1880 heard of the CUTICURA REMEDIES. used them and
 Sworn to before U. S. Com J. D. CRAWFORD.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23
NEUTRAL CITY.
TO the Editor OF the Eagle

To the Editor OF the Eagle
had been hearing so much about the
Neutral Strip or No Mans Land that last
week finding myself in Garden CITY. which
Is the nearest practical railroad point to it,
l concluded to take trip south and look
over the ground
took the southern stage line at Garden
City, leaving there at 7:30 a. m. Monday.
We crossed the Arkansas river on the new
$4,000 bridge and struck into the sand
hills which for the first eight miles kept our
four good horses sweating. even at a four
mile gait, ut the sand hills passed, we
rolled out on the largest and most level
tract Of land in Kansas. comprising
a plain fortyfivc miles north and
south and sevcnty-fve to eighty
miles east and west without a
single break in the whole expanse. 1t is a
stretch of country that makes the railroad
projectors hug themselves sincerely. espe
cially if the line of their road is POINTING
south or southwest, as most Of them seem
to be.
The grading on line here would be
merely matter of ditching on each side of
the road bed.
Twelve miles south of Garden City we
changed horses frSt~and then whirIad off
run of ten miles TO lvahoe. where dinner
was served as ell as another CHANGE IF
h'rses, which took Us through Santa Fe to
the lower stage road.
Here fresh horses. a good drink (of
water and another start which takes ms n,
through the lew town of Loco. which
seems to have nothing against it bu, its
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

The recurrence of Winters birthday
moves the Wilson County Citizen to re-
mark that Kansas has named about forty
counties in honor of soldiers from privates
to generals, including jeff Davis, several
after presidents, two or three TO perpetuate
the names of governors, some in honor of
statesmen and politicians Of different de-
grees of prominence, while the names of
supreme court justices and naval officers,
revolutionary pioneers, Indian tribes. free
state martyrs and border ruffians have been
linked to many other counties-but not a
single American poet has thus far been
recognized. Who has better claim on
Kansas honors than Whittier?
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

Henry Watterson: I'VE have no quarrel
with the administration But. wearing no.
body's collar, we receive neither orders nor
issues from anybody, and if Mr. Cleveland
were fifty times the Democrat he claims to
be. and twice the president he is, we should
not deem it our mission to fall down and
worship him, or our duty to withhold from
the public any just discussion of his public
utterances and acts. In the matter of civil
service, rs in the matter of general policy,
we cannot agree with the administration,
and we have behind us an army of Demo
Gratis in the west and south who arc no bet
ter pleased than we are"
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23
DRUGWUMPISM.

The Leavenworth Times complains, and
bitterly, that the Topeka Capital and Atch
ison Champion persist in defending the
grog shops-drugwump stores-of their re-
spective localities The idea of paper,
published in city where jury, in def
ance of unimpeached and undisputed testi-
mony, and in the face of the open door of
a notorious saloon. returned a verdict of
not gully, should charge conspicuous pro-
hibtory organs with catering to the whisky
trade, is an article bursting full Of fun. If
Dan Anthony would remove a large
gate post or two from his
own eyes he might more properly
attempt the description Of the small splin-
tiers which seem. in his judgment, to be ir-
ritating lhe visual organs of his two broth
ers respectively. The Times of yesterday
says:
The Times is in this fight to stay, and if
every administration organ in Kansas joins
the Capital and Champion in their defense
of the whisky traffic, it will only give us
renewed courage and strength in our fight
for love and order There is no compro
mise, and there will be no cessation of hos
tilities until the last whisky shop in Kansas
is closed"
That kind of talk is very pretty. but not
more pretty than cheap when confronted
by the inexorablee certainty that Leaven
worth is the only city in Kansas that
openly defies the constitution and laws of
the state, but of its officers
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

Cleveland pretends TO be worrying him
self over the question of the great surplus
Of cash in the United States treasury. If
he would give the postofice at Wichita a
half dozen more clerks and double the mail
he could get rid of seine of the surplus to
great advantage to the people.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23
INDIAN TERRITORY AFFAIRS
To the Editor Of the Eagle:

10 rue kdltor OF the k3gIec
Fl. RENO. l. T., Dec. 20. 1886.
Until the advent of General Grants ad-
ministration no systematic policy of dealing
with the Indians had really obtained.
Treaties had been made with them during
Johnson's term of office. and under the
treaties the present policy was adopted.
When General Sherman, Harvey, and the
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

Great distress prevails throughout the
union because the etiquette editor of the
New York World has decided that a young
lady may not permit "a young man, to
whom she is not engaged, to kiss her.
This is severe on affectionate brothers and
other Young men,
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

1t is stated that Sedgwick county wants
to be judicial district all by itself, that a
new district will be formed this winter
and is to be made up Of Butler and one or
two other counties We believe our law
yers all favor the proposition. Dorado
Renublicap
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

The Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe
railroad proposes to adopt a new corporate
name in which all reference to the state of
Kansas will be dropped. Neither Atchi-
son, Topeka or Kansas will figure here
after in the name of the road.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

Correspondents and special dispatchers to
the EAGLE will much oblige the telegraph
editor if in announcing new railroad char
tiers, another bond proposition submit
ted, dirt will commence to fly" etc,
with the word "chestnuts."
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

Both houses OF congress adjourned yes
terday for the holiday recess which is Is
last until Tuesday. January 4. 1887. Many
Of the members will visit their homess
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-23

The ElDorado Republican at last &C
knowledges that touching the Winfield
matter the EAGLE knew what it was talk
inc about
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12
The Code ReneaIed.

The code Of honor-so-c aIled-which
has been the means of covering up or
pallating so many fashionable murders
IN this country, has been pretty etfectually
repealed, not only by our statute laws,
but by public opinion as well. A few
years ago not many men OF prominence
or character had the moral courage to
refuse to accept challenge, even when
they felt that they were violating the
solemn laws of the land, as well as going
contrary to the dictates of their con-
sciences. Now such has been the change
in the sentiments of the people that few
men will send or accept challenges,
although in many sections of the country
the statutory laws on the subject of duel
ing are by no means rigjdly enforced.
Men are not less courageous than they
were, but they are more Just, more God
fearing. and less anxious for notority.
The man who kills his adversary in a
duel now stands a fair chance OF being
convicted OF murder, and even if ac-
quilted, he is summed by very large
proportion of his fellow men as if he were
an assassin. There are doubtless people
who look upon one who has killed his
man as kind of cheap hero, but such
people are becoming scarcer every day.
The world is advancing both mentally
and morally, and the code cannot be re-
conciled with progress and enlighten-
ment any more than can the other bar
barous and superstitious customs of the
dark ages. Men must maintain their
good names in this age by good conduct,
and all the brute courage and skill of the
old time chivalry cannot cave a reputa-
tion that has been damaged by disreput-
able actions. A good name once earned is
itself a tower of strength against uu-
worthy assaults, and il does not need
any vindication from the pistol or the
sword.
1t is gratifying that the report OF
probable duel between Congressman
George ID. Wise, OF Richmond, and Mayor
Lamb, of Norfolk, is untrue. 1t would be
a misfortune should two such prominent
men so far forget themselves and yield to
unwise advisers as to give their personal
sanction TO the reprehensible custom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12
PERSONAL,

CONTRARY to first report. LISTS body is to
remain In the tomb at Bayreuth.
A. j. DREXgL, JR., and his young wife are
at the Hotel de Liverpool, Paris.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT was a fellow pas j.
senger with Henry Watterson on the Bour.
gogne.
SUNSET Cox's favorite tlpple is champagne.
and single glass makes him as witty as wit
can be.
NJ. BARTHoLDI and wife will pass the bal
ance of the week looking at the whitecapped
waves at Newport.
THE pansy is Mrs. Clevelands favorite
flower, and she has the dinner table daily
decorated with them.
NJ. CoPPEE, the French poet and Academ-
ician, bears in face and head a strong resem-
blance to Napoleon l. IN mis- youth.
Mrs. WARREN NEwCoHB. who has given
100000 to Tulare University, New Orleans,
as memorial to her daughter, is a resident
Of New York.
has applied for divorce Is incorrect. The
application for divorce was made by Mrs. e,
II. Emo, Addison, N. 7.
TIE English Society OF Arts has Just erected
one Of its commemorative tablets on the house
in kensington Palace Gardens, which Thack-
cray built ana in which he died.
GEORGE BANCROFT is back In his Washing
ton house. where he has fine library in
doors, the rarest roses in mis- garden and his
Kentucky riding horse in the stable.
A NOVICE recently received into the Con.
vent OF Augustinian Nuns, Paris, was Mile.
Marguerite Neuillot, daughter of the late
Louis Neulllot, the slashing editor OF
L'UnivGrs."
SENATOR morrill,, Of Vermont, has en-
ployed his leisure hours in compiling a Gu
rious biographical volume, which embraces
the names of over 200 persons, the ma jority Of
fsvVa aNn hos all IA
atures.
DR.. PETERSON. President of the Frankfort
section OF the German ana Austrian Alpine
Association. ana Fraulcin Noight. OF Erfurt
have climbed TO he summit of the Oetzthal
peak Ncrpcilspitz, in the TyrOl, hitherto
deemed inaccessible
PROF CHESTER s. LYMAN, who for many
years hos occupied the char OF astronomy In
the sheffield Scientific school of Yale UNI
yerslty, is believed - have been hopcesslv
stricken with paraly sis. His place Will be
filled by Prof. Hastings.
COUNT REUsT wasa talented amateur per-
former and composer OF music. one Of MA
eccentrlcites was that while nc would at
tend funeral a. church he would never on
any occasion enter cemetery. II mover in
tend to enter one" he would say. until |
play the ilrst part IN the performance"
RAIs-is-rnE-FAoE. the sub-chief Of the
Dakota Sioux, who shgt Gen. Custer. has an.
pealen 10 The indian Bureau 10 be allowed 10
attend school at Virginia. lie has always
been an Influential man among uIc various
bands, Dut has found ont that an Indian with
some education. like Rcd Cloud. Is stronger
WIN NE young men NJ late years than the q
norhut chi,ft
Blk. Pp1flh. fho much -ta'kcd-0f. who 10
Abuarl tuf bHsrIgne ftFhmlnN toward thr
poIhi Wherr Dee morning brenks, has lnn pur.
poe" lo pace part 0f The winter hi toe ~ Hon
A'hnef lhiYrIs rhr sprahH the Language nu.
rhil}, Dec wishes 10 learn go rrr fr ffum come
ol lhrW French poets. ahe viii IuIud ca
p. iHiiph Wih mua.r during 10 TocIta. ln
faf.san drawing fOgmt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12

Professional men are usually hardy
enough to receive pretty severe digs with
out filnching. Lawyers have become &C
customed to being credited as the recip-
tents OF enormous fees, when in many in
stances their tees are small, few and far
between. Most lawyers, however, like to
have it thought that they get big fees, and
they only smile when they are accused of
taking the cow while the parties to the
suit only get the horns and tail.
A lawyer up in Providence is about to
make national reputation on account Of
the peculiar talent and cheek he has dis
played in making out bill for services
rendered against his clients. He has
brought suit for $4,000 against a manu-
featuring company, which was operated
by the Spragues at the time the claim
originated, and his bill of particulars is
proving of more than passing interest.
Two items are especially commented on
as being unique even in the legal profess
sion. 1t is a good round charge for a icon
suitation, and the suggestion that Gov.
Sprague retain Gen. b. F. Butler and
Roger A. Pryor as COUNSEL" The other
charge is for ''endeavoring to effect a
change of counsel, by which Gen. Butler
should be relieved of portion of the re-
sponsibility," and there are other items
of equally as curious character.
While these charges may be criticised
as unusual. to say the least of them, it
is not uncertain that so far as the bene-
fits conferred on the clients were con-
cerned, that they were not the most val
liable services that were rendered. The
plaintiff certainly believed in the most
liberal construction of the doctrine that
"The laborer is worthy of his hire" Be-
sides he was not disposed to encourage
his clients to consult him with unneces-
sary frequency aud about trivial clrcum-
stances connected with the business IN
his charge.
Right here the idea is suggested that
had ne carried out his policy of making
charges for every service rendered or ad-
vice given and been perfectly faithful to
the interests of his clients, he might have
added thousand dollars or two for lad
vislng them to relieve myself of all con
nection with the case, and to employ
other COUNSEL" He had to draw the line
somewhere, it seems, and he drew it just
short OF the point indicated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12

Nj. Cleyelsnd's Boston visit appears to
have been very Satisfactory 70 him and to
have been very highly appreciated by The
Boston people. The President, since his
return to Washington, has spoken % the
pleasure he received nom II, Rnd the Bos-
ton papers are ful Of kind words for MIN.
There Is no doubt that the Boston people
gave him very hearty welcome, which
he understood as being tbs result of the
good feeling entertained for him. The
welcome accorded to Mrs. Cleveland at
both Cam bridge and Boston was fully as
cordial as that accorded 10 the President.
She appears 10 nave made strong and
pleasing impression upon all with whom
she came in contact.
There has been some criticism of that
portion OF the Presidents speech at Har-
ward, in which he referred to the false and
malicious publications of certain news
papers. 1t will doubtless be generally
admitted that that portion of his speech
was hardly in harmony with the occasion
ana surroundings. Some unfair, unjust
and false things have been SAID about the
President, but other Presidents suffered
from unjust criticism even more than he
has. His reference to attacks upon him
sell will do him no good. 1t only graft
ties his enemies, because it shows them
that their malicious shafts have hit the
mark they were aimed at.
There is strong Mugwump sentiment
In Boston and it showed itself on the oc-
casion of the Presidents visit. The ques-
tlon has been asked whether the visit as
not mad the effect OF strengthening the
Presidents belief, assuming that he en-
tertains such belief, that his renomina-
ton cannot be very easily defeated 1t is
| certain that he appears to be as popular
with the masses as ever, and the thing
that is most desirable in a candidate is
popularity. II looks now, as 1t did at the
beginning OF the campaign of 1884, as if
the successful party must carry two or
three States which are regarded as dou bt-
| full,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12
Celebrating a Persian Rite.
From the Ley1nt Herald.

FROM tt6 LeCIHt H6TUtUs
On Oct. s was celebrated at Valide Khan.
which was exclusively inhabited by Persians,
the anniversary of the death OF Hassan and
Hussein, sons of Ali. A large number of
Europeans and others who had been invited
to the ceremony and had secured reserved
seats, hOcked into the precincts OF the Valide
Khan. which was soon full. AT O'Clock the
ceremony began by the chanting of funeral
hymns by a number of Persian ulemas who
afterward read the recital Of the tragicaI
death of the two martyrs, Hassan and Hus-
seln, and pronounced a series of maledictions
on their murderer, Yezid.
When these prellmlnarIes were over pro-
cession of Nezirs was seen coming round
They were bare headed and wore long white
flowing robes which reached to their feet; in
their hands they he d khandjars or yataghans.
They slowly marched up to the middle of the
court and then formed a circle. singing
mournful ditties while they struck their
breasts with the fat of their hands. or made
cuts into their heads with the swords they
werc holding. The blood soon began to flow,
and 1t showed easily on the white garments
of the penitents. The scene vividly impressed
all those present.
A boy about II years of age, who was among
the NeZirs, attracted special notice by his re-
lgiOus zeal; he was in such state OF excite
ment that he struck himself right and lert
with his yataghan, and he would certainly
have inflicted very dangerous wounds on him
self if he mad not been held back by those near
to him and the yataghan taken away from
him. One OF the distinguished strangers who
witnessed these weird performances for the
first time felt such shock at the scene that
he fell lii swoon. At $3.50 O'Clock the cere-
zirs those who mortify their flesh during the
Mohurrum mourning, which begins on the
first OF the month and continues until the 10TH
The word NeZir means consecrated to God.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12


At recent party in an uptown residence
the damsels insisted on being permitted to
show their brethren something new They
had founded new order, it was explained,
and wished TO initiate the bows into its mys-
terles. They took possession OF the front par
lor ana closed the folding doors, leaving one
of their number guard. The gentlemen
found one of their crowd--a beardless youth
had disappeared, and wondered what had be-
come OF him. They learned to their sorrow
The lodge being in readiness for the reception
of candidates, one OF the young men was es-
corted into the room. He found four blush
ing maidens standing in row In a corner of
the room with a tete in front of them. Upon
this he was seated and blindfOlded, and then
told that one OF the girls would kiss him.
If he could guess her name he would
be privileged to repeat the OSCILLATION. OF
course. he made a miserable failure. but in
stead of being allowed to retIre, was COM
PEELED to occupy a seat on the opposite side of
the room. just maRlne his feelings when the
next victim was led in and had been prepared
for the sacrl1ce to see the missing beardless
youth rise up ghostlIke from behind the girls.
imprint a good sound smack on the uplifted
a d eXpectant lips Of the candidate. and then
dodge back TO his place Of concealment. One
after another Of the young men were victim
lied. The fun Of 1t was. though, to hear some
of them demand more than one trial before
the removal of the oodwinks-one, a we'll
known physician, not being content with less
than three kisses. lie was enthusiastic over
their sweetness. until the sweet was turned
to gail. as he saw the boy salute his successor
on the throne Of mystery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12
POKER IN CHURCH.
How Two WiIfuI Testers Took Up
Collection at Cohasset.
From, the Boston Herald

From the Boston Herald
Not far from Robson and Craue's summer
homes at Cohasset, there stands in shady
nook a little house OF worship, which both
the actors are wont TO attend every summer
Sabbath-unless the wind is good for cruise
in Mr. Cranes yacht. One bright Sunday
morning last summer. while the birds were
chirp n in the trees o escape sunstrose, ana
the sheep and cattle browsed on the tender
pasturage or waded in the brooks TO cool on,
the Comedians, accompanied by their wives,
htched up the carTyan and drove down TO
church. The members of the congregation
are great admirers of Robson and crane
who nave lived among them so many years
and are always disposed TO extend them such
delicate aDG hatterlng attention as a seat In
the amen corner, permitting them TO act as
ushers, 10 pass the contribution box, ana the
like.
1t so happened that On this particular occa-
sion the worthy deacons who othciated IN
passing the plates were absent, SO the good
old pastor from his pulpit kindly asked;
Won't Brothers Robson and Crane be klnd
enough to take up the regular missionary
Offering while SISTER Jones plays short Sc
lectioD?" The comedians cheerfully stepped
from their seats in the cool corner, and
passed up the aisles with the Jund. old
fashioned boxes go common in Eastern houses
OF worship. Not more than thirty people
were in attendance at church that morning,
anu the contribution was not what 1T might
have benin fact in Mr.. RObsOD's box there
were but two nickels and three two-cent
pieces, while Mr.. Cranes boosted of the
trlfilng sum of two nlckels and three one-cent
pieces.
On being asked to state the amount of the
collection, with PARKWAY look upon his
dreamy face. Mr.. Crane rose, mechanically
shook each contribution box, and replied In
SORT OF half asleep. midnight voice:
Brother Robson has pair of fves and
three deuces, and the pots NINE, for I've got
two tives and three aces"
1t took Mr.. Crane all one week to explain
individually to the Mortified congregation
how he came to fan 30 far from grace,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-12
A Song of singers .

From 81. NjcaoIds.
| will sing you song of singers:
Listen, and you shall hear
How the lark on high, In the breast OF the sky,
Sings to the opening year.
In still blue place for moments space
All song from wing TO crest,
He sings IN the sun-and the rapture done,
Sinks To his silent nest.
| will sing you a song of singers:
Listen, and you shall hear
How the wind of the south, with sweet
warm mouth,
Sings in the heart of the wear.
1t is hey for the field OF roses, and hey! for
the banks Of thyme;
And hey for the shady closes with a Tilt
and q laughing rhyme!
And the lake Will ruffle his bosom,
And curl its creamy crest,
When the passionate sigh Of the wind comes
The lilies upon its breast.
| will sing you song of singers:
Listen, and you shall hear
The song close hid of the katydids
In the falling of the year.
Wide in the leafy ranges,
He sings in the waning light,
And his love song knows few changes
L nder the stars of night,
Shrill in the forest reaches,
In douDlet of satin green,
He sings, as his wild mood teaches,
His one song to his queen.
L VIII sing you song of singers;
Listen, and you shall hear
The song of the snow. soft, soft and low,
In the nighttime of the year,
Out of the deeps of heaven,
All in pure white glow,
Under the stars Of even,
Sings the angel of the snow.
And tue heart must learn to listen
And bend its maynard viii.
While the frost faxes glow and glsten
And the winter air is chill.
And the song Is pure as pity,
And glad as glad can be-
For an angel sings with brooding wingo
The song of charity.