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Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21
Friday, May 2l, 1886.
THIS IS FREE COUNTRY. TIE Boy
 corr ATTACKS FREEDOM.
THE AUDUBON SOCIETY

THE AUDUBON SOCIETY.
 The Audubon society, which was founded in New York city in February of this year, is making progress. The object of this so ciety is to protect the wild birds of America, which have been attacked in such 8 way dur ing the last few years to threaten the full and useful species. The pledges of the society are three in number, and they aim to prevent as far as possible (1), The killing of any wild bird not used for food. @, The taking or the destroying of the eggs or nest of any wild bird. (9, The wearing of the feathers of wild birds. Ostrich feathers and those of domestic fowls are specially e1- empted.
 The extent of the havoc which has lately been made among the birds of this country is not generally realized. Although it is i'm possible to get at the exact number of birds killed every year, yet some figures have been published which give an idea how great the slaughter must be. A single taxidermist of New York city handled 30,000 skins in one year. A single collector brought with him from a three months trip to Florida Il 900 skins And from one small tract in Long Island 70,0O0 skins were brought to New York city in four months time. One firm had on hand February 1st, 1886, 200, ,OOO skins. American birds are not only used in this country, but they are also sent abroad. One New York firm had a contract lately to furnish 40, 1000 American bird skins to 8 Paris firm.
 These figures tell sad story. It is evil dent that there is need of such movement as that represented by the Audubon society. How much can be done toward stopping the slaughter of the beautiful birds remains to be seen. The society is working skillfully. It is desired that members be enrolled in every city, town and village throughout the land. There are no dues nor fees or any expenses of any kind. There no con- ditiens as to age. The boys snd girls are in vited to take part in the work. The signing of any of the pledges will qualify one for membership in the society, although it is earnestly desired that the members sign all three. If the kind hearted women of Amer ica, who have been in the habit of decorat- ing themselves with the plumage of the slain birds, would think seriously about the mat ter the society would doubtless grow rapidly.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

''Peculiarities of American Cities," by Captain Willard Glazier, is new work pre- senting the peculiar features, favorite resorts and the distinguishing characteristics of the leading cities of America Thirty mine cities are described, giving their origin, growth, the ancient names connected with them and the places of historical interest, well as all the modern resorts and peculiarities. The author talks of cities as he has seen and found them in his travels with more or less reference to their origin and history. He has made the peculiarities of cities study for years and anyone will find pleasure and receive much help in comparing notes with him. The work is spoken of very highly. A young lady is now canvassing this city for the book. Published by Hubbard Brothers, Philadelphia
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21
How One of Holman Hunts Pictures
 Was Painted.

Holman Hunts journey to Palestine was taken with the purpose of painting "The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple" But an unexpected difficulty came in the way. It was reported that the artist had come to traffic with the souls of the faithful; the superstition of the people against sitting to be painted could not be overcome-indeed an interdict was issued And not until ''the communication of the models at Jerusa- lem was removed" could the painter proceed
 Mir. Hunt by this time was no stranger in the city; he had been frequent visitor to the Jewish synagogue, and through intro
 duetions became welcome guest in wealthy households. Taking advantage of these op- portunities he studied types superior to the common heads in western Europe. as may be judged from the finished picture. Thus by slow degrees the important group of Jewish rabbis advanced to completion. Serious diff faculties, however, precluded the introduc- tion of the Virgin and the Saviour upon can vas; the Jews who sat would take ofense were the subject thus pronounced Christian. Hence nothing more was practicable then on the spot than studies and observations. Af- ter sojourn of year and a half in Jerusa- lem MT. Hunt returned with his half-fnished picture to England, and patiently continued his labors till their happy consummation in 1860. His method in London was like that in the East; he spared no pains to transcribe with fidelity the Hneaments of the Semitic race. Through Baron Rothschild he obtained access to the Jewish school in Spitalields and selected models suited to his more youth ful characters. The principal group, inclu- ding Christ and the mother, like Leonardo's chief head in the supper, was left till near the last. The memoranda from Jerusalem were little more than uggestions-suitable ho1 hac ohalO OJ7f. o%o1r we learn that "the head of the Virgin was derived from lady of the ancient race, dis tinguished alike for her amiabilitv and beau ty. The Saviour painted from a pupil in one of the Jewish schools, to which the husband of this lady furnished friendly in- troduction." The accessories, it will be re- membered, are elaborated with infinite care. The costumes had been taken from the best available relics, and for the architecture of this, the second temple, were consulted Jewish records and Assyrian and Egyptian remains. Thus is claimed to the painters credit-a somewhat equivocal compliment it might seem-that he succeeded in construct ing "a wholly new style of architecturel'
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

It is asserted that the name of no anarchist appears on the New York tax list
 More than $1 ,O0O, ,O0O a year is spent on base ball in this country, and those who practice and admire the noble game think the money is we'll spent.
 The signs of conflict between the radical and the conservative clements in labor organ izations increase. It will be sad day for the laborers if the radical element wins.
 It will be interesting to see how De Les seps deals with Inspector Rousseau's facts. He is plucky and an ingenious old man, but he has evidently got his hands full this time.
 The selection of Professor Timothy Dwight was a foregone conclusion and was a very satisfactory settlement of very important matter. It is great honor which has been bestowed upon Professor Dwight and it will be worthily borne.
 Five Socialists are now in this country who have been members of the German par lament. One of them is supported by his wife, another keeps 8 low dive, Most lives by making incendiary speeches, and the other two earn an honest living.
 The dial faces of the huge slock-the sec- ond in size in the world--which are to go in- to the tower of the public buildings in Phil adelphia will be 25 feet in diameter and more than 78 feet in circumference The minute hands will be 12 feet in length, and at-the expiration of every sixty seconds will move over 13 inches. The hour hands, 1 foot shorter, will move more than 61a feet every hour. Chimes of bells will probably be con- nected with the elaborate mechanism, so that the quarters, halves and hours will be mu- sically announced.
 Professor Calthrop of Syracuse, New York, who is studying the connection between cor ruscations in the sun and weather disturb ances on the earth, believes that a tornado is caused by the steady uplifting of heated air from wide surface of country when there is no supply of cooler air on or near the ground to take it's place. The pressure of cold air from above to fill the vacuum be- comes tremendous and it bursts through at the weakest place, and thus the tornado is born. Professor Calthrop believes that heavy shells shot perpendicularly and exploded in the upper air during tornado conditions would render the downward passage of the colder air more easy and gradual, and pre- vent the gathering of such destructive en- ergy.
 In New York the people have realized that there is such a thing as punishing man too severely for getting into debt, and law has just been passed regulating the matter in accordance with modern ideas. It is evident
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21
Burdettess Big Strike.
[R. J. B. in Brooklyn Eagle. l

These strikes by the school children are nothing new. But they don't develop and bring out and down the strong hand of the ruling power as they used to. Among ths sunny memories of my own school days there slows, bright and soft as sum, mer sunset, the picture of the great strike at Hinman's, in Peoria, away back ir 1853
 s.Old Hinman,i introduced an innovation
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21

Five Socialists are now in this country who have been members of the German par lament. One of them is supported by his wife, another keeps low dive, Most lives by making ineendiary speeches, and the other two earn an honest living.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21

It won't do to Wait Till the Clouds Roll Bly,"
 We have great many bar gains to advertise, but the trouble is there is not a large quantity of any of them; not enough to go round if the Peo- pie answer to our advertise ments as they have been doing lately, as they have always done, and we don't like to have to say when anyone asks us for a thing that we have advertised, "Sor- ry, it is all sold, Madam" But listen, we will positively make good bargains for you.
 SILKS-Surprises.
 CLOAKS-Slaughter.
 CURTAINS-Cost.
 DRESS GOODS-Reduc- ton.
 LINENS-Drives.
 RIBBONS-Away Down,
 Well, we would like to be ex- cused giving particulars on ev- erything in this lad" but we ASSURE YOU OF SPE- CIALLY GOOD THINGS IN THIS WEEKS SALE.
 This is how it goes. We make low prices that we may be busy. The buster we are the lower the prices are. Though the loss will be great, we shall appreciate all purchas- es, as our object is to close out our stock.
 A few Japanese Screens half prieexs
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21

In New York the people have realized tbat there is such thing as punishing man too severely for getting into debt, and law has just been passed regulating the matter in accordance with modern ideas. It is evident
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-21

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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27

board of managers. Mr.. Palmer, edi-
tor of one of our home papers, the
Leader, has kindly granted US one
column in his paper. 1t is edited by
Mrs. DIR. Wilbur and Mrs. F. A. Gray.
The following, though not piloted by
us, are, we claim, due to our influence
on public sentiment:
Our mayor and majority of our
councilmen elected in November, are
temperance men.
An ordinance against saloons as
instances was lately passed by our
council.
Our health department has for its
leader, Mrs. NJ. Palmer, whose duty it
is to conduct such exercises on health
topics as may seem best on the second
Thursday of each month.
Financially we are self-sustaining
and have been from the first. Our
treasury is supplied monthly by en-
tertainments; as, pie social u cruller
social, spelling match. Thus we
were enabled to pay for the rare treat
given us by Mrs. Cougar not long
ago.
We sent five delegates TO the county
convention held in Wichita on the 18th
and 18th. All came home enthused
with new zeal for the work. The eff
forts of the W. c. 7 US. for our com.
fort and pleasure while with them
will not be forgotten, and we are sure
the Lord is with us; we are increasing
in strength and numbers.
Mrs. J.. NJ. MCkNIGHT,
Recording Secretary.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
ON THE SITUATION.

y Washington correspondent pub
fishes the following interview:
Senator Plumb SAYS that there will
be no opposition manifested on the
part of the Republican senators to the
confirmation of any appointee of the
administration, if il be shown and adj
mitted that where removal has been
made ii was on account of the so called
offensive partisanship." The only
question that will be raised is in cases
where Republican official has been
suspended, and charges filed against
respecting his character or official adj
ministration of his office In cases Of
this kind the senator thinks it is Cue
an accused man that he should have
an opportunity to vindicate his char
acter and conduct, and that if such
were denied him it would be rather
shabby treatment at the hands of the
party leaders. If charges of mlscon-
duct are subsiantiated before the
committee to which the nomination
has been referred, well and good, and
the senate will give its public sanction
to the action of the president in sus-
pending the Off Ger. But. if the charges
be not sustained, then it is nothing
more than right that the people should
know that the removal was strictly a
political one, and the hypocrisy of the
administration be made public. He
says there need be no friction between
the president and the senate in these
matters, and that if there is any that
1t will be brought about on the part of
the administration. In regard to the
refusal of some of the cabinet officers
TO furnish papers called for by the
senate in questionable cases, the sena-
tor characteriZes it as another instance
of the select exclusiveness of the adj
Heretofore it has been
the custom of the senate to call for
such papers, and they have been in
furnished by the several de-
partment heads.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
SINKS FOR COAL

Wellington has let contract
whereby she is to sink some money in
hole two thousand feet deep. We
admire the pluck but dep!ore the jndg-
ment. Wellington is not in the coal
belt. Every geological survey made
either by the general government or
by the state sets that fact out plainly.
We don't want TO put it to strong,
but very superficial knowledge of
geology ought to be sufficient 10 sat
isfy any man that the formations COM
posing this belt do not go with coal.
There is no coal in the gypsum belt.
if we except the chance thin basins of
circumscribed deposits which are but
the tailings of the coal measures east
of US. Wellington may find salt,
weak veins of gas or even flowing
well. but the latter would afford brak-
ish water, impregnated with gas
which is not the pure coal gas. Wei
lington will sink her money, we fear,
too little purpose, except the satisfac-
ton of knowing just what is under
them. OF course, if our neighbor
should strike anything in the line of
bituminous coal, more than three to
five inch slaiy stuff, we will be glad TO
take this all back, but the chances are,
that we are solid in our opinion.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27

people will rush to it, and like the
queen of Sheba will say on departure:
40, the half has not been told me-"
1t is notorious fact that not one
fourth of the people who have come
here and purchased property and
pitched their tents in this gOodly land
have reached here over the st. L., Fit.
S. and w. II. r. When they come
here they tell us they never heard OF
this road until they came here. They
admit that they have heard of Antho-
nv on the above named railroad but
could pur chase no ticket further than
Reece, and preferred to take road
which would take them to tie same
county aud depend on circumstances
to get to the county seat.
But the people of Anthony have
brighter prospects in the future. we
are almost certain to get some Of the
great number of railroads to be built
in this section this coming summer.
And the people of Anthony are glad to
know that the watchful eye of the
EAGLE is upon them and has counted
up the cost of coming from Hutchinson
through Kingman, through Anthony
to the Territory line. The city OF
Anthony and the country at least is
secure. No better body of land, with
soil as productive, with such abun-
dance of water, SO easy of access and
o productive of fruit can be found i'll
the west. We earnestly await the ell
trance of railroad which will not
only have the interest of its officers in
mind, but the interest of those who
voted the bonds and furnished the
suhsi1ins
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
SENATE CHAMBER

January "a, 1886.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
After the usual rush and flutter that
naturally follows the commencing of
the Kansas legislature, we have got
down TO business and from the present
outlook, determined to do '.lots" of
work, which may, or may not, prove
beneficial to our people, and to give
your readers some little knowledge of
the amount of business already before
us, enclose senate and house calen-
der: and if our people fail to find
measures that we promised TO pre-
sent, they will confer a favor by call
ing attention to the fact. The opinion
of the attorney general is that this is
regular session, from the fact that the
constitution provides for it. And if
this is generally believed we may be
kept here the full fifty days; but L
hope the good sense of the members
will induce them to act promptly on
business only of the utmost import
ance to the people and then adjourn.
From the press report in regard 10
our railroad measure relating TO
.'switch connections" it would APP
pear impossible to pass such law this
session, but the facts are. the majority
of those opposing this action did so
because they wished the matter pre-
sented directly TO the senate instead
of to any committee. And | am as
sured by them that they will support
the bill. L will send you copies of
bills when printed. Our members of
the house are good, industrious men,
bers, and have many friends here.
In haste,
.TNO. KELLY.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
HOW 1T WILL BE BUILT.

The bonds for the o., A. & W, car
ried in Dickinson county, last Tues
day, by n vote of 1,756 for, 10 lab
against. Abilene gave 772 votes for
the proposition, while Chapman, Sol
iaon, and the townships on the east
and west lines of the county gave large
msjorities against Enterprise and
Detroit gave sos majority for. The
road has been laid out 40 far for votes,
and now the interest will be TO see
how it will be built. if at all.-Junc-
ton City Union.
The show. will .be.very simple. In
the first place, dear George, the
ground will be torn up all along the
line and then smoothed down. After
wards some strong wooden pieces will
be laid crosswisc at intervals along
which heavy, very heavy, steel bars
will be placed lensthwise, but parallel
10 each other. After being firmly
s.ra,~od IN a locomotive ani train
of cars will be turned loose on the old
thing TO see how she goes, when
Wichita will find that by this simple
process she has another and compet-
ing line TO Chicago.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
MONkEYlNC.

1t seems that the present legislature
hayn't gotten over their inclination to
monkey with the interests Of the
state and the people. From vague
hints and denials we should judge
that some job was being cooked up to
have the attorney general render an
opinion TO the effect that this called or
extra session of the Legislature is, iii
fact, under the constitution, a regular
session, and that it can run fifty days
on full pay. Should this be done il
viii be an outrage on the tax payers,
and the people should mark every
man who puts himself on the record
as favoring the job. for job it is.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
CLEARWATER w. c. T. u.

To the Editor of the Eagle.
The w. c. T. T., of Clearwater,
auxiliary 10 the State w. c. T. U. was
organized the 31st of last August by
Mrs. Davis, OF Newton, and Mrs. Fell
lows, of Wichita, sent to us through
the kindness of the Wichita W. c. L.
U. We organized with about dozen
names, electing Mrs. l.. Z. Jacobs as
our president. Through uncertain
health and family cares, she has, from
the first, served under protest, and
her resignation, presented at our last
meeting, was accepted through defer
ence 10 her wishes. Our vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. f. A. Gray, of whose efIici-
ent work in Wichita all know, became
our president in her place. We now
have about thirty-fiye members, and
hold our meetings weekly-every
Thursday afternoon. The work done
thus far through our efforts is as fol-
lows: Our school board has adopted
Steele's series of books on physiology.
Our Sunday school superintendent
have agreed to use Scripture tenn
perance lesson in place of each quar-
terly review. A union temperance
service is held in one of our churches
the last Sunday evening of each
month.
In this we have the sympathies and
hearty cooperation of all our pastors.
They are honorary members of our
w. G. L. o., and always ready with
words of counsel and encouragement.
We hope that those among Wichita's
ministers who are weakened and
haven't the backbone to stand for the |
right through fear of public censure, !
will take for example little Cleawater's |
men of God. No person who cannot
God being with him-stand above |
public censure ia fit for the pulpit or i
for any other place of public trust.
Our Band of Hope meets weekly
and has membership of thirty-three.
Its superintendent, Miss Webster, is
\ lady of experience in the work.
Mrs. Charles Wood and Mrs. Palmer,
with its superintendent, constitute its l
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-27
RYANVlLLE.

Ryanville, situated twenty miles
southeast of Dodge City, is the latest
Infant wonder" in western Kansas.
II was laid out in October and is now
a booming town with every class OF
business represented. 1t has a fine
hotel, the Windsor;a large livery sta
BILE; an enterprising paper. the Ryan
vile Boomer, edited by Frank Prouty
the son of the veteran journalist, Col
Ouel PrOuty