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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

Abilene has adopted novel scheme for
sustaining its prosperity. BY a general
agreement among property holders, fifteen
per cent of the advance of the sale price
upon the purchase price. is paid intoa fund
known as the bonus fund, to be used in en-
couraging manufactures to locate therein.
junction City Union.
The scheme may be triie novel
but it is infinitely more practical than
that of removing the state capital. and
will prove of vastly greater worth to the
city and vicinity; that is if there any pro-
perry transactions worth speaking of.
No town or city that has any prospects
for commercial on manufacturing point
of importance wants TO fool away time
and money trying 10 secure 4 capital.
The money expended and time and effort
wasted in its capital removal endeavor
last week. if devoted to encouraging
manufacturing enterprises already es-
tablished or inducing new ones to locate
there would have been of far greater
benefit TO Abilene, according to our no.
ton. than the removal OF the state CAPT.
tai thither, if that been accomplished.
Selah
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
DOCTORS AND PREACHERS.

The State Medical Association of
Arkansas held its semi-annual meeting
at Fort Smith Friday and Saturday of
last week, and among the questions con-
sidered was ''Shall preachers be charged
for professional services:" The Journal
of that city offered the following bit of
kindly, gratuitous admonition on the
subject:
Upon the solution of this question
will hang the lives of some of the preach
ers of the state The first thing we know
the editors pills will be cut off and then
such howl will go up the like of which
has not been heard since the interstate
commerce law went into effect. The
preacher question came up yesterday
morning in the Association and a spirited
discussion ensued and further cOnsidera-
ton was deferred until this morning. 1t
is a serious question and the doctors are
not going to dispose of it until they have
given it due consideration. There are SO
many good qualities in preacher that
they seem at a loss to know just how to
handle him. When sickness is at hand
he is among the first to attend
and administer to the spiritual
wants and lend the doctor as
sistance which in MANY cases increases
his chances. He is ready at moments
notice to call upon those of his flock who
need him and when the doctor has done
all for him that lies in the power of man,
and the patient is cold in death, the
preacher attends to the last sad rites and
smooths matters all over by calling it an
act of providence. How many times
has he freed him from the taunts and
ieers of the public. The preacher exerts
a mighty influence, doctor. and when
you snub him you are likely to DO your
self an injury in many ways. We do
not wish to convey the idea that preach
ers are revengeful and that they are do
ing this for returns: but then we are all
human. and the closer the two keep to-
gether the better it Will be Tor both.
Their interests are identical and it is no
more than right that the preacher should
receive some compensation from the
doctor for the help he renders him.
IL this connection it may not be i'm
proper to state that there are those who
believe the day is not far distant when
the profession OF the medicine men, the
doctors. will become one Of the lost arts,
that 1t will De supplanted by what is
called faith cure, We are not OF that
number. however: for, while there are
many quacks in both professions, hu-
mainly is indebted to them, both. inf
nitely more than it is willing to admit,
and it would. indeed. be sorry day for
mankind were either to be lost 10 the
world. The equities between the pro-
LESSONS spoken of By the Journal are
purely private: still there is good deal
OF fact contained in what it says, more
in pleasantly than otherwise.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
WRITE-UPS IN EASTERN PAPERS.

The Topeka Commonwealth in an ex-
tended article takes up the question of
profitable advertising for western towns.
depieciating the SO called ''write-ups"
solicited by some bum agent for some
eastern paper, setting out the fact that
such write-ups bring no returns.
The Commonwealth takes Wichita as
an example and says of eastern readers
that they read western papers for facts
about the west. and proceeds as follows:
Illustrative of the reform in this direc-
ton. the board OF trade of this city might
be taught a lesson by studying Wichita 5
latest advertising scheme.
As soon as it was officially announced
that the Ohio centennial celebration would
be held at Cincinnati, opening July I, and
that commissioners from. and represent
ing every state in the union would be
there, and space allotted 10 each state 10
make , display of lis products and source
of wealth, Wichita sent one of its citizens
TO Cincinnati with instructions TO secure
space for that city AZ whatever cost was
demanded. The agent obeyed instructions
and got 4oo feet.
Commissioners were appointed for the
state OF Kansas, but Wichita did not DELAY
10 act because they did, and the result i
that that city VIII make display at the
celebration OF OhIo's centennial which Will
he alike creslitable 10 Wichita and the
state.
The exposition will last loo DAYS. aud
next 20 the national centennial exposition
ut Philadelphia viii be the largest show
eyer seen in the country, not excepting the
New Orleans exposition.
Wichita was wise N deciding TO make
itself seen AZ this exposition because II Is
from the middle states that the bulk OF the
haRssss GENE and The middle state pea
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A VETERAN RETIRES.

San Diego Union.
General Nathaniel P. Banks has just
retired from the office of United States
marshal for the district of Massachusetts,.
AS he is in his I'D year, his long and
varied public career is probably closed.
Few men have had a more diversified
experience. or held Office so continuously
under such widely different conditions.
General Banks learned the trade of a
machinist, pursuing his studies during
leisure bours. He was next a newspaper
editor, and then member of the Massa
chusetts legislature, elected as a Demo-
crat. Having served in both the upper
and lower houses in that body, he was
elected to congress as a Republican.
During his term in congress he was
also president of the convention to
revise the constitution of his state.
Reelected to congress, he was
chosen as the first Republican speaker of
the house of representatives on the 133d
ballot, after contest of two months, the
longest ever known. After another term
in congress, he was governor of Massa-
chusettS.
At the breaking out Of the rebellion he
was commissioned Encouragement of vol
unteers and served through the war. He
laid down his sword to enter congress
again and served in that body several
terms, first as Republican. then as a
Liberal Republican and afterwards as a
Republican again. Appointed United
States marshal by President Arthur, he
served three years of his term under the
first Democratic administration since the
war.
His official experience began in 1S49
and has lasted until 1888, overlapping
the continued ascendency of the Repub-
lican party by several years at both ex-
tremes. He is upright and patriotic,
pleasant in speech, kind of heart and
brave in spirit.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
THE CANDIDATES..

The following is a complete list of all
the Republican candidate for state Off
ces and for delegates to the National con-
vention:
Governor-A. w. Smith. Mcpherson; L..
L. Humphrey, Independence: y. Is. john
son, Topeka: ID. K. Anthony, Leavenworth;
;. b. bradford, Carbonate; L. l.. Taylor,
Hutchinson: ID. B. Long. Ellsworth; David
Taylor, Emporia; George II. case, Man
kaUo; George s Green, Manhattan.
Justice of the Supreme Court-W. a.
johnson, Minneapolis.
Lieutenant Goyernor-A. j. Felt, Seneca;
r. NJ. Picker, Smith Center; a. j. Hos
ington Garden City.
Secretary of State-Charles A. Norton,
Beloit: Noble Prentis, Newton; William L.
Cavanaugh. Topeka; William Higgins,
Topeka; Henry Brandley, Chase county
Wellington.
State extraordinarily Mccarthy,
Larned.
Attorney general. B. Kellogg, En-
poria; Thomas W. Heatley, Kansas City,
Kan; Harper s. Cunningham, Salina; e..
f. Lobdell, Dighton.
State uperintendent-John Mac Donald
Topeka; George w. Jones, Mound City;
+. Stanley. Lawrence; Mrs. A. j. Car
ton City; John Groendyke. Dodge City.
FOR DELEGATE TO CHICAGO.
At large-Albert Griffin, Manhattan; j.
r. Hallowell, Wichita; c. BORN. Oberlin:
f. p McCabe, Topeka; Henry c. Keller,
Leavenworth; John NJ. CrOweil, Atchison;
Eugene F. Ware, Fort Scott; j. K. Burton,
Abilene; Judge J. G. Strang, Larned;
Governor Osborn, Topeka; A. A. Whit
man, Greensburg: ID. A. Bradley, Wichita
county; John Bissell, Phillips county.
First Observation-Disclosures elected, Cy
Leland, jr., Troy; j. M. Graybill, Leaven,
worth; alternates, j. II. Brady, Sabetha:
l.. w. Crowl. WestmOreland; presidential
elector, Lon w. Robinson, Valley Falls:
Second District-F. X. Ogg, Olathe, w.
D. Greason, Paola; ID. 4. Cornell, Wyan-
dotte; Col w. A. Johnson, Garnette; fol
presidential electors, w. r. Blue. Pleasan-
ton: r. B. Armstrong, Wyandotte.
Third District-W. NJ. Jenkins, Arkan-
sas City.
Fourth Distriet-W. w. Scott, Emporia
Henderson Richie, Council Grove; J. Ware
Butterfield, Marion; Harrison Kelly OF
tumwa; p. H. Coney, Topeka; for presi-
Dental elector, John Madden, Cottonwood
Falls.
Fifth District-Del Valentine, Clay Cen,
ter
Sixth District-W. w. Watson, Osborne
l.. H. Thompson, Norton; NJ. H. johnson,
kirwin.
Seventh District-Geo D. Orner. Garden
City: w. Z. I.athy, Newton; j. w. Ady
Newton; C. J. Jones, Garden City; A. NJ
Lasley. Rice county; A. II. Heber, Meade
Center.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
A PLETHORA OF CASH.

The San Francisco Chronicle advocates
paying out the greater part of the $780,
O0O. 900. which it asserts to be the amount
Of cash lying unused in the national
treasury, towards the extinguishmenJ of
the national debt. While the plan pro-
posed is not practicable in its details,
there is clearly no necessity for SO much
money in the treasury as is now held
there. The credit of the government is
so perfectly sound that all the green
backs, gold and silver certificates and
other treasury liabilities that circulate as
money would be sufficiently provided for
with that amount held in reserve.
But not much more than 100000 of
the enormous horde can be paid out I'M
der existing laws. The gold and silver
upon which certificates have been issued
constitutes trust fund that could not be
used without breach of faith. Several
other special deposits come under the
same head.
What appears to be needed is an over
hauling of our financial system in such
manner that the piling up of money in
the treasury shall be put a stop to. At
the same time it should be remembered
that no nation has better or more popu-
lar circulating medium than the United
States. Whatever part of our financial
system may be done away with, the cur
rency should be kept above the possible
ty Of even temporary insecurity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

In his speech on the Tariff bill last
Tuesday, Mr.. Burrows, of Michigan,
challenged any man TO name product
of SINGLE well established industry that
could not be bought cheaper at this day
under the protective system than under
free trade. lie might with equal safety
have challenged the naming of a single
product which the farmer has TO sell that
does not bring better price now than it
did before the protective system was
adopted. These are nuts, not chestnuts,
but nuts containing rich. juicy kernels
that are submitted to free traders to
crack at their leisure.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

Lord Wolseley, "England's own gen.
eral," has made a stir by saying at pub
lie dinner that the English army and
navy are not what they should be. that
the storms now gathering around the
European horizon bode no good TO the
little island, and that party government
is sapping and undermining the founda-
tons of the national strength and char
acter. Commenting on the speech. the
St. James Gazette says that England to-
dav is without the best modern guns.
without adequate stores of gmpowder,
without home food supply, and lies
open to invasion. The doughty old war
rior probably has scheme on hand and
has fallen upon this plan to accomplish
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

Chairman Mills tells his fellow citizens
that 1--WE have grown rich. prosperous
and powerful, not by aid of restrictions
on foreign commerce. hut in spite of
them" If the tariff We're such heavy
incumbus upon our national prosperity
as Mr.. Mills asserts, and the surplus rev.
enue were crowding business interests
to the wall. as Mr.. Cleveland so vehe-
mently declares, IT is certain that the
''rich. prosperous and powerful status
could not exist. The condition described
by Mr. Mills does exist. and it cannot be
denied truthfullv, that the protective
tariff has been an important factor in
bringing it about. We will not say that
Mr.. Mills and his co-adjutators desire it,
but the logic of their argument is that
the condition of the countrywide.
prosperous and powerful'-is Just the
reverse of what it ought to be, according
70 their economic theory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

The Republicans were overwhelmingly
defeated in the state election in Louis
lana two weeks ago, if the result of the
so-called election can be termed defeat
to them, but in the city of New Orleans
the result was quite different. Two
tickets were put out by the two local
factions of the Democracy. and seeing
their opportunity to get rid of the gang
that had dominated and disgraced the
city for years, the Republicans supported
the ticket representing decency and re-
form and it was elected, and it is said
the city government will be in the hands
of intelligent, upright men, the first
time in twenty-five years. New Orleans
is the most important southern seaport,
but its interests have been handicapped
by the incompetent hummer element so
long that it has made no substantial adj
vancement since the close of the war
Now. however. that a new era has
dawned upon it we may expect 10 see
the old city get ont of the rut that has
held it 50 long.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

lie, if none others. will attend the exposi-

pie, if none others, will attend the exposi-
ton.
Wichita will make speciality in IT'S dis-
play of manufactured articles, and Will eX-
hibit watches made at Wichita, car from
the Burton car works, and machinery and
manufactured articles OF various kinds: IL
will represent itself as the chief manufac.
turing city not only of Kansas but west OF
the Mississippi
OF course this will cost money, but the
Wichita people believe it will pay. Such
faith have they in the undertaking that the
city Will send men there TO look after the
city's interest, and individuals will have
agents there to take care OF each ones par
tlcuiar line of goods.
Now, if Topeka desires to spend money
outside of the city to advertise it, here is
chance which it should seize, and which
may not be presented again in the next
decade 1t is not too late TO secure space.
although it is being largely taken from all
the states. The commissioners represent
ing this state are organized and can and
will render all the information on this
subject and assistance required.
Kansas should be well represented at the
Ohio centennial. Parts Of it will be; nota-
bly, Wichita, Sedgwick county and certain
towns in the north. One thousand dollars
expended this way would do more than
100000 given to metropolitan newspapers
for write-ups.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
We sspse, II, lie, 'srn Coras.

AHA AeFtr@f
One thing ws are Just dying % ses be-
fore the present. spring passes into his
tory. before ws begin NJ eat roasting
ears, and that IL 70 see o car load %
eastern e@Iitors-tbose who hare put In
such good work for Kansas by printing
liPs about our sta;s-cOnss cut ard take
a look q; a State in which every sx. IN
cultivation will laugh q; tben posriIe
efforts 70 keep innigrs:ion from coming
% n country where men make homes,
get rich and are happy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

Prompted no doubt by spirit Of self
defense and acting upon the principle that
to fight the devil successfully you must
use fire, a meeting of farmers is an
nounced to be held in Topeka today for the
purpose of forming a crust which
shall place that interest on an equalfoot-
Ing with other combines the effects OF
which is to Cypress them. There IS no
question that the sympathies of the peo-
pie generally are with the farming COM
mllnity in their unequal struggle with
the multiplicity of trusts and combines,
but there are many serious difficulties i'll
the way of successful operation OF their
scheme. Nevertheless their leaders are
confident, and the general public will
await the result with much interest.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

The Fort Smith Journal is credulous
enough to put itself on record with an
observation like this:
Even Taxas gives promise of being un-
certain this coming fall and change may
be in the order of things for the Lone Star
state. They have four tickets from which
to choose, three of them being from the
ranks of the Democracy, and they make
the old time majority of that organization
look pale. 1t would be a good deal OF a
reformation to expect to change Texas to
Republcanism in one year, but all things
are possible with Omnipotence.
In the light of the result of the election
in Louisiana last week we are inclined
to the belief that Omnipotence, in view
of His omniscience, has Withdrawn His
omnipresence from that political quarter
of the universe, giving the reigning eie-
ment over to hardness of heart and repro
bacy of mind, etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
THE RIGHT THING
From the Leavsaworth Times

I-%-r-"-
The Sedgwick county Republican con-
vention did a wise Is well as q graceful
thing when it instructed its delegates 10
the state convention 10 vote for Marsh
Murdoch. the editor OF the Wichita
EAGLE. He is an old guard Republican,
who has been conspicuous figure In
every great struggle, kaIsan TO the
core. and a citizen whe has devoted has
time and energies to the Interests Of his
city and state. He is . man thoroughly
qualified 10 discharge the duties Of the
Office Of governor In way which would
give him place among the b-=st ezecu-
ives Kansas ever had he Is one of the
older kansans. who has earned sks right
to all recognition which his fellow cli.-
zsns can nes,ey upon him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
secre.s d 800 -.

IN s.zizwick county Republican con
vension unanimously instructed their
dsIe.-ates 10 use al honorable means To
nornins,e Hon. u. VI Aurdock editor
Of the Wichita EAGLE. for governor Of
he tat. Of Kansas. .; the convention 70
meet In Topeka july -. just sslch ae-
mons s tins is oae q the secrets Of
sslcees- q, Wichita They show By not
only words bat deeds tia; thsy apprecs-
att the men IN their rnIds. who do r1o@,
IN she interest Of ghesg locality. The
honor WIS well rserI;s-d. and. althouzh
Mr. Murdoch refuses to be a candidate,
the action taken will te a sfirzuianf ard
encouragement 10 both the EAGLE AID
80 pTopT3etorz
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
Eow We Apples Swim.

I0sR a
Kansas men seem destined 10 play an
important part IL national Affairs. 81
John. the great prohibition leader. first
held the board; then Albert Griffin the
cheap John anti-saIoon remedy, obtained
not 2 little notoriety: and nov .CosoDsi
Tomlin$or. senior editor 81 the Demo
crat. who has been east for several
weeks executed flank Iaos ez1eEst M
presidential politics that s=is ~ The pa
pers. big ard little, over the country
talking about hina. making hIIa lie -
hticzI celebrity CT the hour L Albany
SeH Ie.k and Washington,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

OF course it's none of our funeral, but
we would like to know, you know,
whether Representative Matson's scoop
of the Democratic nomination for gov
ernor of Indiana was meant to disem-
barrass Governor Gray's aspirations for
the second place on the Cleveland ticket,
or was meant as a quietus to his political
aspirations: If the first. the Republicans
will do the second act for him with neat
ness and dispatch in November.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

As between quoting the gossip over
the Kirmess. getting the loop problem
Strengthened out, and setting up a scheme
for inveigling the fat stock people to hold
another show of the kind in that place,
Kansas City is experiencing the usual
tension of interest, locally. Politically
the Democratic press of the city main
tain somnolent chime of echov discord,
according to the gamut.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

The state capital removal convention
has met and had its say. The Abilene
Gazette says it was big; the Topeka
papers say it was small. We gather that
there is strong feeling in the northwest,
but we doubt removal of the capital in
our lifetime unless it goes southwest.
Maybe the Peerless Princess if she
could get sewerage.-Canal City Daily
Dispatch.
The Peerless Princess has no ambition
in that direction and is not a candidate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
Perhaps, Though Hardly.
Fl =
Kansas CITY Star.

Kansas City Star.
One of the oldest members Of the To-
peka bar was fined $50 in court the
other day for shaking his fist in another
mans face. II is not impossible that the
time viii come in Kansas, when lawyers
viii be prohibited from cooking their
feet on the judges bench and carrying
on expectoratng contests during court.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
It's Only Eab!t.


Lord Randolph Churchill resumed bis
old function as thorn in the government
side Wednesday, reminding his late col
leagues Of their promise TO treat England
and Ireland alike IL the matter Of local
self government, and warning them that
any attempt 10 play fast and loose with
il would be likely 20 prove disastrous to
them. II doesn't necessarily follow,
however, that because Randolph has
shown his teeth he is going TO bite.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
4 Hearty Compliment.

Pratt County Times.
Marshal VI. Murdoch was enthusiastic
ally endorsed for governor by the Sedg-
wick county convention, Tuesday, pro-
vided he would consent TO run. Ii was
hearty and deserved compliment
while. OF course, he can not. and insists
he does not want to be nominated at this
time. There are few better men than
the auburn haired enthusiast.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
100 Doses One Dollar.
II He Should Get struck.

Abilene Reflector.
The Republicans CT Wichita have in
structed for Col. Marsh Murdock for
governor. Mr. Murdoch - one of the
staunch Republicans Of the state. and If
fortune should favor him 81 Topeka he
viii fill the governors chair with credit
10 himself and honor 10 the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01

EXCHANGE SHOTS.

What Has That to Do with the Case?
Hswatha World.
The Georgia Republicans will vote for
Sherman for president--the prim
rose was Disraeli's favorite flower, ana
on the 18th all Londoners wore prim-
rose in commemoration of his death.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-01
Come Enforcement.

IVll u " LII . 'li7-aF
The Republican county convention
held here "Wednesday endorsed u. d.
Murdoch for governor. The T-op!e 81
the state know the worth Of the .oi.
and know hun TO tsa competent Il hlsiug
the position crsditabiy. He ~ without
an exception. the test posted man N the
state on affairs touching the welfare Of
her u..crIe. Give us Murdock for the
next governor Of sunny Kansas