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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
THE RIO GRANDE'S COURSE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12-It was learned
at the department of state that a conflict
over the course OF the Rio Grande river at
FL Paso. between the inhabitants at that
place and the Mexican dwellers at Paso
del Norte. on the opposite side of the river
is not a new question. but that the matter
has been the subject of correspondence be
tween the government of Mexico and the
United States for the past two years. The
complaint came from Mexicans and was
Il the effect that the FL Paso Land ana
Improvement company have constructed
works along the Alabama shore of the
river which were resulting in heavy
erosion OF the Mexican bank To
prevent this the MeXicans constructed
series of wing dams or their side which
projected slightly into the river and ar
rested the process of erosion there. but
transferred it as it is asserted by the
Americans to the Texas side. The exam
authorities complained of this state of at
fairs and meanwhile the Mexicans retail
ated with charge that the Ell Paso water
supply pipes had been projected far
enough in the river to affect navigation
The matter is under discussion between
the two governments
The treaty of 1884 forbids the construc-
ton OF works on either bank that NAV in
terfere with navigation or change the
course OF the river so that the questions a.
issue are largely those of facts as to
whether or not the operations on either
side have or will actually result IN inter
ference with navigation or erosion OF the
banks.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

ton. One of the leading Democrats in
the-state created sensation by saying:
Tor one am getting tired of being used as a
catspaw to rake the chestnuts out of the
fire for northern politicians of New York
OF the Hewitt Hill-Grant stripe. For
twenty years or more these people have
been using US to serve their selfish ends.
The solid south has been used as catspaw
by them and the solid south is solidified
fool If it does not kick over the traces.
What would do? Why do this: l would
have convention of the southern states,
let the convention meet and discuss the
situation. Let us say TO the national Re
publican committee we are tired of this
thing and we want to break through the
traces. Give us your assurance that you
will leave us alone to manage our state
affairs and that you will give US decent
federal officials in the south and we Will
cut loose from Tammany and the County
Democracy and Hill and all the rest of it
and vote for the best man for president
whether he be a Republican or Democrat
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

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20 oosza5e q growing braia 70 beoka, and
tasrs saousd be "a bringing k~spus horse
Active sxer-s<s n ossn afr stsooi1 - tie -ss.
WITH rssssy q pain foad I'D an s.rsy bed
Again IT. uay voice In fsvcr u !. IA ..xznss
as sn exsresse Tor gziz Da-inz s1s suzzrasr
!-ss cloaed have $500 9 caarrzznx erIS "a
change pale esssa<s s,a ll<si~s rxis sss IL
tr1@t-i ;4Hts AID elastic sse> thxs kescar 70
h1 ys.r2 sod uts~fy b~s slarz-irx bag
symptoms s.as had s~rsa % e~.-s v.a
Erosrsaf appreciation 50. lad learnsd 70
Ike scszsss. and for TIA iass ssoatA q ks~
vse1s:oo saa averaged arsy gSrs &<y-
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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
WEST VIRGINIA.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Nov. 12.-Elec-
don returns are still coming in very slowly.
The Republicans claim Go1T's election and
Two congressman, but corrected returns
from Lincoln county give Jackson, Demo
>rat, for congress 500 majority, which will
elect him by a small majority. Fleming,
Democrat. for governor. through his at
torney in this city, notified the commits
sioners Of Kanawha county he desires a
recount this afternoon. Republicans in
creased over 300 votes in this county while
She Democrats polled slight increase
over two years ago. Senator kenna ex-
presses the belief that the Legislature will
be Democratic by two or three Oh joint
ballot
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
S. GOLDSTEIN g CO.
CHEAP LUMBER.
Shoe. Covered with Diamonds.

The facility with which boot5lark makes
shoe shine like diamonds has lccu 70
marked by every one, but II il doubtful II
any one has thought out the proposition that
when the knight q the brush ID through lie
leaves your foo1gear brIstiing vita diamonds
Diamonds are nothing bUt cryE;aL1ized car
bon. Backing, which is bcns black. b little
more when rno;<tened than carbon psxse, and
thn friction Of a hair brush being one Of the
Iacst sficisnt uletto<ir - generating siec
trtcity has the eject q cryytaliizsng The car
bon II tHe backing AS sOoa as this Is dors
toe boot IL covered vita millions q infinitely
small diamonds, and u course bsyiIss 20 shins
as a raa.s Of diaDoodt would This Ia no. =
perfect explanation Of tie pheroncocn ba:
it ia good a. far Is II goes.-shoe Dealer IN
Globs-Democraa
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
The Cat Craze Coming.

Recently Queen Victoria has contracted
the habit OF carrying her household cats
along with her when she moves from one
castle to another. The transportation of
cats has, therefore. become quite fashion
able craze il England, 10 family Of the least
professions considering it in good form 70
appear at railway station without an am
PIE basket Containing tie domestic felines-
The aping OF royalty even IN TIE mos, alb
slrei and silly customs Ii one OF those things
that is nos destined 70 die out sool- Of
coarse the c.. craze Is Liable at any moment
to invade the RANKS Of cur American
nobility. Baltimore Herald
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
pREplRlNG EoRARlGI Time.

TOPEKA, Nov 12-Local Republicans
are making every preparation for the
grand ratification to take place here on
Wednesday evening. The finest street
parade and pyrotechnic display eyer
witnessed in Kansas will be given on
Kansas avenue. The Topeka, Lawrence
and other fambeau clubs will assist in the
fire works display. Senator Plumb,
ingalls, and several of the congressman
are expected. A telegram from Governor
Humphrey today states that he will
positively be present
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
SOUTHERN SUFFRAGE.
4 Recent Citizen of South Carolina Tells
an Election Tale.

BoSToN, Nov. IA family of ten per
sons arrived in Boston Sunday from South
Carolina Mr.. Elhridge J. Jordan, the
head Of the family, about - years of age
and native Of Freeport. Ne, enlisted in
the First Maine heavy artillery in 1862 and
was DISCHARGED in 1854 TO enter the navy,
in which he served until honorably dis
charged June 80. 1865. After the war he
went TO Wisconsin and remained there
until four years ago when he moved to
South Carolina. Two years ago he went
10 Denham, in that state, where he has
kept a small store for the sale OF fruit
Mr.. Jordan makes the following state
ment: Last tuesday he was candidate
for the Office OF constable. The men in
charge of the polls challenged
more than 200 colored voters some OF
whom had boon known as voters for the
last two years, and on account OF this de
lay there were about a hundrel colored
voters with Republican bailets' in their
hands when the polls closed. the whites
and blacks depositlng their ballots in sep
arate boxes. The votes were not counted
until next forenoon, when it was an
nounced that the Democratic candidate
was elected by % votes. There was some
talk about contesting the election.
"Wednesday at midnight Mr.. Jordan was
awakened and called TO his door. Here he
found seven or eight men with handker-
chiefs covering their faces. They ordered
him not To go from his house before c
O'Clock in the morning bat TO leave town
on the 5 o'clock train. lie declared he had
done n0,hl; g wrong, but was ordered
70 leave Town or ne Woald
be killed. lie said he had no money for
travelling expenses, but the visitors said
they would provide the money. and IN
hour later they returned aud said they
would give him no Tlouey. bat woald pro
vide FOR his family. Mr. Jordan then
went 70 the house Of friend and tried To
oorrow some money His friends said he
could rot get any until the bank Opened
at g o'clock. Mr.. Jordan did not succeed
in obtaining money before the O'Clock
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
CRANkS AT HEADQUARTERS.
Some Curious People Who Seek Advi<
from New York Police Officials.

Some Curious People Who Seek Advice
from New York Police Onicials.
There are number Of eccentric individuals
who may correctly be termed Police Head
quarters cranks,n who never enter the build
ing. Among these are two women, gener-
ally very well dressed, who have made it q
practice for several years past to promenade
up and down in front of the building at GER
tain intervals Of the day. They are seen to
look up at the windows as il jealous Of the
occupant, all the while mumbling to them
selves. ANY attempt to get information
from them they strongly resent, and the
mystery as to who they are or where they
bail from is as impenetrable as any cavern of
Cimmerian darkness Even On wet days
these women present themselves, and there
are those around headquarters who say the
women even did their promenade act on
blizzard day
An old man, whose hair was whitened by
about seventy summers, entered the building
some nights ago. He inquired Of good
Deacon" Moore where he could find the in
spector. When he met that official, he told
tale as mournful as it was, perhaps, full Of
the essence of common sense He said be had
bowed at the shrine Of Mozart, had enjoyed
tUc Dill dlQs Ol MeLuclSSOuuS pOpQldI
waltzes, had become en2aptured at
Col. SimmS orchestra, but be could
not stand the hand organ. Could not the in
spector in some way suppress the nuisancea
The genial police official promised to 10 what
he could, and the old gentleman joyfuny
hurried away. He had hardly got outside
the shadow of the building when an elderly
woman entered. She was as loquacious as q
mocking bird and as emphatic as a campaign
speaker. The old lady said she lived next
door but one to church, and the ringing Of
the bells in the early morning hours had
much annoyed her. She claimed it robbed
her Of many hours sleep, and she had be-
come SO annoyed by the continual ringing
that she had crossed over the channel separ-
ating Christianity from 1nfidelism and was
now q cohorJ OF Iugersoll. All this change
she attributed to the effect of the bell, and
she had called on the inspector in the hope
that his interference might save other Chris
tan women from adopting the alternative
she had.
Perhaps the most curious of all the eccentric
individuals is the middle aged man who has
an idea that he owns the City Hall building
and park, and who parades this intelligence
to any and all who viii listen to him. He
says the property was willed to him many
years ago by deceased relative, and that be
intends soon to send 10 bill for rent to the
city, whom he considers his tenant. This
crank lounges about the steps of the building,
and his face is familiar one to those who
have business there. lie dresses we'll. and
seems always supplied with abundant lucre.
1t is said he has been preaching in this wise
for many years past, and that his relatives
arc persons powerfully high up in the politi-
cal affairs Of the city.-New York World.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
THE GOVERNOR OF ALASKA REPORTS

WASHINGTON, Nov 12-The governor oil
Alaska, A. 3. SwineFord, in his annual re-
port to the secretary of the interior, states
that the white population has greatly In
creased and he estimates that there are
about $4,000 natives. The total popula-
ton is 49, $50, and of this number there are
$500 whites, 1000 Creoles and 1850 Aiouts.
In regard to the settlement of public lands
the governor states that all settlers in
Alaska on the public lands are more
squatters who Awaiting legislation from
congress which will enable them to
secure titles All the salmon factories
in the territory, seventeen in number, are
located on the public lands He asks ia
vorable consideration by the department
OF the bill, now pending before congress,
providing for the organization of the terri
tory. The governor says that as far as he
knows there are no practical farmers or
gardeners in the territory. The only
obstacle in the way Of agriculture,
in the opinion of the governor,
is that the lands are not
available for settlement. He says that the
climate is favorable and soil rich. He
sees no reason why Alaska may not ulti-
mately rival Montana and Wyoming as a
cattle country.
The stamp mill on Douglas island is the
largest In the world ana mas all estimated
output OF $4,000 in gold per
month Other gold mines are
being developed on the same
island and the report notes the sale of four
claims for Sl,590,0o0 Promising silver
discoveries have been made. The governor
thinks that there is enough coal in the
territory to supply the whole of the United
States for centuries. There are four
teen public schools in Alaska which last
year were placed under the charge of the
territorial board.
The government recommends that the
general agent be made more amenable to
the authority of the board of when he is a
member and the secretary. last year the
reports states that the general agent was
absent for six months from the terrific
ry without leave. In addition
to the public schools there are
eight protestant, two Catholic and
seventeen Graeco- Russian mission
schools. The governor reiterates the
charges made in his last annual report
relative to the violation of law and i'll
treatment of natives by the agents of the
Alaska Commercial company. He credits
the company with adhering faithfully to
its contract with the government
as to the number of seals to be killed on
seal islands, treatment of the natives there
but elsewhere i'll the territory, he says
where the company's rule is supreme, ''the
people are little better than seris of that
powerful company"
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

There is En- Old porpoise that las been In
the harbor Of S. Augustine, Fla, years and
years The popoise is particularly tame
and frohcsone. He Is called Old Ghorl, and
is known By having one fn gone BE ofsen
PLAYS around the fsbsrnen's boa.A end his
presence always sagurs = good cstch--Chi-
cago Herald
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

Mrs Gotolphin-Sow, what would De yo7-
terms, Mr. Jones, FOR giving NO . course o.
soy dozen lessons In paiutinSi
Jones-Well. frankly, Ma GodSpain, J!
afraid its too late In life fu- you TO begin s
start 8 cSreer Of art-thst Is. Il yoo Wise =
take it up seriously.
Mrs. Cob. but door. Only want to
learn enough To be abe 20 tezcA-Lo1aoa
>rrzaA
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
CALIFORNIA.

turns on the vote for president show a
total OF JIG. 734 for Harrison, los, 25S for
Cleveland, with 5000 or 5000 votes to hear
from. Returns to the present time have
not changed the status of the congressional
representation.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
ABlIENE,S RATIFICATION

ABILENE, Kan, Noy. 12-This afternoon
a number of Democrats rode through the
streets astride mules that were hitched to
street cars in which were seated jubilant
Republicans Tie car was handsomely
decorated and a large crowd turned out to
see the procession. Tonight's ratification
was great success.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
UNITED STATES SUPREME couRT

WASHINGTON, Nov. l2-The supreme
court of the United States today denied
The application for a writ of habeas corpus
n the case of David ). Terry. of Califor-
MIA, who was convicted of contempt OF
court in a violent scene in which he and
Sarah Hill took part.
Justice Miller is now rendering a deci :
cision in the suit OF the United States
against the Bell Telephone company.
brought here on appeal from the decision
OF the circuit court OF Massachusetts,, sas-
tanning the demurrer entered by the Bell
company 10 the government suit. Justice
Miller has decided that the plea of multi
fariouSness sent by the Bell company don {
hold good. and also that the Bell com
pany's contention that the United States
has no bring suit TO set aside patent is
not good The decision is in favor of the
United States. Justice Miller overruies
the decision of the circuit court of Masss-
chusetts and the court reGlauds the case
with instructions Ia entertain the govern
nents bill
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
Orxscxa az, the VILLAGE.

Cus.oner-Giye TIE dcs@o raw. How
long viii i take you 90 open tssrsf
ProPr.e.or-Oniy aboss q Esi-.sse. az. EaIi,
where IN .1unoer's that can s1n-t-5ossoo
TrarsI0
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. l2-Official returns
from every county in the state show a
plurality for Harrison of 49, 10 Blaine's
plurality was Sob
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

There is nothing in the world which will
give prompter relief to all sufferers from
neuralgia than Salvation Oil. Price only
% cents bottle
The recent cyclones in the south and
west have done terrible damage TO life and
property, but there's one comfort left-the
people clamor for Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
MILITARY DUDE IN TROUBLE


DETROIT, Nov. 12.-About three years
ago A L. Bressler, son of Detroit mil
lionaire, went to Germany for pleasure
and to study the army. He took with
him abroad a letter of introduction to
United States Minister Pendleton at
Berlin and also a letter from the secretary
OF war attesting that Bressler was inter
ested in army matters. While a student
at Ann Arbor he joined the state militia
and was elected second lieutenant. He
procured two or three uniforms of his
rank and word came back that he was
cutting quite "a Swath in German army
circles with his fine military clothes and
bearing, the generous display of wealth
and the letters be had with him from
prominent government officials aud citi-
Zens OF the United States. it was understood
In Detroit that Mr.. Bressier, Sr., allowed
his son 800 month for expenses
on his foreign trip: also that young Bres-
sIer was engaged in writing book on mil
itaIy affairs. The report from Munich
that he has been arrested there for making
false representations and neglecting to
pay divers bills is great surprise not only
TO meMbers OF his family but all his ac-
quaintanees, and, furthermore, thescharge
Is not believed. The general impression
among his friends and military men in
the city is that he has been arrested rs
spy. The material in his possession would
very thoroughly confirm such suspicion
and be valuable to an unfriendly powe1.
Kew keeping very minute memoranda
Of all he saw and heard of the method and
plans of the military department. Charles
4. Bressler, father OF the young man, sail
ed for Europe last Wednesday. He had
not heard OF his boys trouble, Tut will be
telegraphed to go on at once to Munich
and see what the trouble is
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

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s1rue things that woven tarsw a~sy-soe1
s.zze. tcs4- roGsy ard their haaash
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
1HE BALD kNoRaERs, CASES.

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Nov. 12.-The su-
preme court today affirmed the verdict OF
murder in the first degree in the case of
VIM. Walker, chief of the notorious Bald
Knobbers organization in southern Mis-
souri, The day for his execution was set
at December IS. This decision also affects
three other leading members Of the gang
who were convicted about the time Walker
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
THE SOLID SOUTH SICK.

CHARLESTON, 5. c., Nov. l2.-The News
and Courier has published the opinions of
the thirty county chairmen on the situa-
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

train started, and an hour later, while he
was in a store, three men entered, hurried
him out with the avowei intention of kill
ing him. This act of violence was seen, aud
some of the leading business men
of the town, although opposing
Mr. Jordan in politics, fearing that a
political murder would reflect severely on
the town, took horses and rode after the
party, overtaking them mile and a half
from town. By their influence the would
be murderers We're persuaded to take Mr.;
Jordan back to his home, but they told
him they couldn't control the worst ele-
ments sufficiently to protect him if he re-
mained; and so leaving everything
in the house and store and staking
almost nothing except the clothing
they wore the family left the town at noon,
the men who had rescued Mr.. Jordan pro-
viding money to pay travelling expenses to
Boston. They left Norfolk on Friday aft
ernoon in the steamer d. II. Miller and
arrived in Boston on Sunday afternoon;
Tonight they 60 by day boat to Portland
and from there to Freeport, money having
been provided for this purpose by the Bos
ton man to whom they had applied for
aid
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

Prot. }. 5. Cilley. of Jericho, VI, says,
- regard Hoods Sarsapariila as iuvaluaoIe
for catarrh-
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13
TWO EXTREMES

Our Meon and Fur
We sell them blue
which tailor would 5000
choice bargains English Worsteis
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-13

holds patent the Clothing business by which ne
thinks 50 conceiSed and gets left The people viii wire
goods Tor the least True merit wins and
this race for business We busy, sell
never had so many nice goods TO sell now.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-11
ComplaInts of rll-Tran,ed yvivea

Two ill-treated wives we're applicants in the
Superior Court for divorce yesterday. Eliza
Bevis desires a separation from Jefferson
Bevis, on the ground that he has been derelict
in his duties as husband, and has failed to pro-
vide for her support They were married in
November. 1874, and, according TO the complaint,
lived together happily until two years ago. when
he began treating her IN a cruel manner and
finally refused TO provide food aud clothing for
her. The other applicant is Georgia. A. jackson,
who was married to Charles P. jackson in
October. 1877 She also charges failure to pro-
vide. She says that her b husband makes plenty
of money. but continually souanders it instead
of contributing it to the support of his family.