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Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

Washipgton's love for his mother WIS
one Of his most noticeable characteristics
Fer her pleasure he fastened to bear the
first tidings of every important event in his
Life himself, and his letters to her were
models for all sons. His thoughts, actions
and motives were all laid bare before her
and on her Judgment he relied at all times,
The letters, in spite of the formal wording
in vogue at the time, breathed of his in
tense love for her. They were full
of detail such IS mother love Graves about
every action and thought, and every event
that concerns her child, for though IS time
went on and George Washington came to be
known as first in peace, first in war and first
in the hearts of his countrymen, he was al
ways her son and she his mother. Their
position never changed, as it so often does.
She was always first and he was second in
their relations. Mary Washington had been
mother and father both to her son, and even
if no other evidence of her superiority to the
most Of women was at hand, the respectful
devotion Of this great man would have
proved it.
From what is known, through history and
hearsay, of Washingtons unusual devotion
to his mother and his continual and open cor
respondence with her, which letters have.
fortunately, for the most part been preserved.
one is led to think that there was closer
communion of soul between him and his
mother than him and his wife, Martha, though
there is no reason to suppose that he did not
love his beautiful wife very tenderly. But
reason shows that there was greater sim
ilarity Of character and disposition between
mother and son than there could have been
between Martha Gusts and her husband
just how close and intimate was the com
munion between Washington and his wife
we can never know, for just before his death
he caused her to destroy all the letters he had
written her, but they doubtless contained al
lusions to matters of only mutual concern;
and perhaps, too, they contained the out
pourings of heart that was passionate and
loving which he felt were too sacred for eyes
other than her own to look upon. This would
very likely be the case with man who made
stern repression of emotion duty al his life
Be that as it may, and however much OF
tender love the husband bestowed upon his
wife, his noblest but best affection was
given to his adored mother, and his charac-
ter takes On an added luster in the light Of
that pure and holy love-
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21


You are preparing To take journey there
are certain things absolutely necessary to
a travellers safety and comforts through
ticket that you are positive is good and at
price that you know is the lowest posi-
bic to be obtained anywhere.
Besides these essentials there are always
some minor details worth looking after,
such rs having your baggage checked
through TO destination, sleeping car berths
secured when desired and correct informa-
ton regarding free reclining chairs. close
connections, union depots, location OF
trains, time, etc.
To have these details attended 10 by
those of well known reliability, responsi-
biiity, intelligence and long experience,
you will do well to call at the Union ticket
office, l22 North Main street, and Union
depot, near Oak street, and consult the
employees of the Atchison. Topeka and
Santa Fe and st. Louis and San Francisco
lines, their authorized agents. representing
the best lines east, west, north or south
Four trains daily to the east, all of them
equipped with Pullman palace sleeping
cars, both morning and night trains.
". D. MURDOCH,
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
STRIKE NEWS.
NO oRIEc1ioNIo 0or sar

~ SooCS INV j " rh6I010I.
KANSAS CITY, March 20.-A surprising
development in the situation of the Burl-
lngton strike today was the handling of
the boycotted freight by all the roads but
one-the Wabash Western. The engineers
maze no objection whatever, and this
circumstance is partly due to the fact that
the grievance committees on some of the
roads agreed to make no objection to
burlington freight. This amounts to a
practical surrender of one of the weapons
with which the men have been carving ON
their contest, but they strongly deny that
1t is an indication of weakening, and main
tam that 1t was merely done as matter
OF prudence. The first freight handled by
the Santa Fe today was train of Burling-
ton cars, and the Missouri Pacific, the Fl
Scott & Gulf and the Union Pacific all an
nounced their willingness and ability to
take care OF all business offered.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
NO MORE NEED ApPl

CHICAGO, March 20.-General Manager
Stone, OF the Burlington road, telegraphed
his eastern agents yesterday instructing
them to send no more engineers or firemen
under any circumstances. Raising of the
snow blockade has resulted in rush OF
engineers that has surpassed anything.
Thursday SOB crews had been engaged and
Saturday the number had increased to
9lS. Including those now on the way
from the eastern states and Canada, the
grand total is over 900 crews 1t is be-
heved that 100 more have been engaged
but agents are instructed not to send
them. The Central Iowa telegraphed to
the "Q' for men yesterday and arrange
ments will be made to supply them with
the overflow
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
A LAWYER INSANE

CLEVELAND, o., March 20-L. S. Nor
ton, for years one of the leading members
of the Erie Penn. bar, went violently in
sane yesterday while arguing case in
court at Erie, and astonished everybody
by the use of the vilest language toward
the opposing counsel. Last night he
roamed the streets of Erie and this morn
ing he attempted to shoot one of his chill
dren and afterward threatened his wife.
He was arrested and will be sent to an
asylum. Norton had recently removed to
Bismarck and had returned to Erie to try
an important case. Overwork and polit-
zeal disappointments are given as the cause
of his sudden insanity.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
THE COMING SEASON.

CHICAGO, March 2O-Managers of the
Western Ball association adopted SEIZED
ule of games to be played this season at
their meeting today. A resolution relat-
ing to the disputed Kansas City ball
grounds was adopted, declaring the fran
chise granted to Menges revoked, cancelled
and annulled, and that franchise to play
base ball in Kansas City during season of
'sS In the Western association is granted
to the Kansas City ball club. All clubs
were ordered to place self-registering turn
stiles at entrances to grounds. ST. Louis,
Kansas City and Chicago were allowed the
privilege of changing games to other than
regular grounds to avoid conflicting dates
with the American association and the
National league clubs. Playing of exhibit
ton games in the spring between club
members was prohibited; permission was
granted ST. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha
to play such games as already arranged
between Them
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
A WEE WONDER

curious people are going to the residence
of Henry Lambright, foreman in the
Carroll Republican office of this city, to
see the infant daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
Lambright which was born March IL.
The girl baby, which is perfectly formed
and remarkably healthy, weighs but two
and a half pounds. Its are % inches
long, legs 3 inches, breast measures 65s
inches, feet l 4 inches long, hands inch
by = inch. A common sized finger ring
can be slipped up and down on its little
limbs. The doci ors say it will certainly
live. 1t can easily sit in tea cup. MI
and Mrs. Lambright are large and well
formed people, and the proud possessors of
six children, who are all living.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
COME TODAY
And Get Some of Those Big Bar.
gains at r. T.. Fox & Sons.
Examine These Qualities and See
How Cheap the 60 DDS are
Comparatively.

Our muslin underwear con-
tracted fer before the late ad-
vance in muslin Is put on sale at
just cost and Carnage, at least
One-third less than present prices
Is dozen ladies drawers, worth
36c, today AT 23c per pair.
20 dozen ladies' drawers, nicely
trimmed with ruffle and three
pleatS, worth Csc, at 44c.
Is dozen skirts, deep ruffIe and
three tucks, worth 9Oc each, at
69 cents.
Night gowns worth 75c at Soc.
nignt dresses, elegantly tr1mms q
in tOrchOn lace aud tucks, worth
$l.35. today at 80 cents.
. These ara only a few Of the
1901 bargains for today IN muslin
u Gerwear.
Our corset stock is complete.
The Dr.. Warmers. slightly sOlled,
at 76c each, are not all gone yet.
An Odd lot, worth f5c to 81. so,
your choice for 33c each.
All the above are the best
makes, good muslin and as nicely
finished as could Ce done in your
own house.
T. L FOX g. SON,
$50 North Main St.
That New Store.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
THE AaEenEeN eAuiIRE

NEW ORLEANS, March pa special to
the Picayune from Aberdeen, Miss. says:
Theexcitement of the failure of the bank OF
Gattman & Co., is undated. Everything
belonging to the Gattman's, even their
silverware, has been attached. 1t is now
believed that the liabilities of the firm will
reach 100000. Meyer Gattman is blamed
for the failure He is known to have been
heavy operator in cotton futures. The
belief now is that the Gattman's will not
pay 20 cents on tine dollar.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

The Chicago, Kansas g. Nebraska rail
way iSt. Joseph & Iowa Railroad CO.,
lessee), is the best equipped line west of
the Missouri river. Our equipment was
built expressly for this line by the Pull
man Palace Car Company, which is guar
antee to the travelling public that it is
strictly first class. You will find all of our
coaches elegantly Upholstered and very
comfortable in every particular If you
are going to any part of Kansas or Nebras-
ka, or to any point east, remember you will
never regret having started right, by tax
ing the Chicago, Kansas e. Nebraska rail
way. Rock Island Route). For further
particulars address Jno Sebastian, G.. T. 81
p. A, Topeka, Kan. 60tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
A BANK GOES UNDER,

ABERDEEN, Miss, March 2O.-The bank
ing house of Gottman & Co., composed of
Jacob Gottman, his brother Morris and his
nephew, Meyer Gottman, closed today.
The last named disappeared last Wednes-
day and Jacob yesterday attempted suicide
by cutting his throat. No statement can
be obtained as to the condition of the bank
amounting to over S175, 600
have been served, and it is believed the
failure is for over 100000.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
KILLED EOR BULLION.

PHOENIX, Ariz, March 20.-Information
has been received here that Cyrus Gribbel,
superintendent of the Vuiture mine and a
man named Johnston were robbed and
killed at Niger Wells, thirty miles from
here, while on the way from the mine to
this place, with bar bullion valued at
about 5000. The bodies were found by a
Mexican woman who reported the fact
and posse was organized and started for
the scene at once The route is considered
a dangerous one and Wells-Fargo aban-
doned their office at Veulture several years
ago, after having been robbed of s. 900
worth of bullion at the same spot.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
HOG THIEVES JAILED.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 20.-Fore-
man Stuthard, of T. B. Johns farm, north
of town, saw two men kill hog ON the
farm yesterday. carry it to a house-boat on
the river, and then go down stream toward
the city He drove here and informed the
police. who rowed out into the river when
the house-boat reached here and arrested
the men. They are William Meyer, white.
and Charles johnson. colored. They had
the hog skinned. They pleaded guilty,
and were each sentenced to two years in
the penitentiary. They said they were in
tending to float down to Arkansas, and
that they took the hog so as to keep them
selves alive till they got there, as they had
no money
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
fRVJNG TOkFEp RlIRG, APP

CANTON, O., March 1S-Sheriff J. Thod
Ray, of Hannibal, Mo-, arrived here today
for Jerome Markle. the noted crook, ar
rested as fugitive from Justice, and who
is wanted at Palmyra, Mo-, for jumping
bail on the charge of burglary. Sheriff
Ray left for Columbus this evening after
1000 bail at New Philadelphia Ohio, on
a charge of robbing jewelry store at
Urichsville, this will be put forward to
Governor Foraker as reason why he
should be kept in Ohio to answer that
charge, instead of being turned over to
the Missouri officer, and strong pressure
will be be brought to bear on the governor
to have him refuse requisition papers.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
PROBABLY WON'T AGREE.

COLUMBUS, O., March 2O-The jury in
the tally sheet forgery cases came into
court at noon and the foreman reported
that there was a wide difference between
them and he did net think they would be
able to agree. The judge sent them to
dinner with instructions to return to the
jury room and renew work this afternoon.
Allen o. Meyer, arrested for contempt of
court and brought here last evening, has
failed to appear this morning and another
attachment has been issued for him.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
kENSiNGTON PLACE
Ashland. Kansas.

One hundred and sixty acres of the most
beautiful suburban residence property to
be found in any city in Kansas. Divided
into five, ten or twenty acre tracts to suit.
And for the first time offered at the very
low price of 5000 per acre until eighty
acres have been sold. This figure is less
than half it's value, but owing 10 the fact
that we owe money which must be paid,
we propose to sacrifice this property. IL
you desire such property in the beautiful
city of Ashland come and examine IT,
Seeing is believing Don't take our word
for it but come and see for yourselves
Call on or address j. BLANCHARD,
10tf Ashland, Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
SHOT AND KILLED HIS BROTHER

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 20.-Oswald
Mayer, nine years old, was shot and in
stantly killed this afternoon by his brother
Frank, two years Older The two BOYS
were experimenting with breech-loadinc
shotgun, loading and emptying the cham
bers of the gnn TO see with what rspidirv
il might be done. Frank had Just takeu
the gun from his brot her. and. in some I'M
accountable way, the cartridge was dis
charged, literally tearing the top of Os-
wald's head off, and killing him In
stancly
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
RtIRNEO TOOEATA

CHICAGO, March 20.-Mrs. William Dali
ton, wife of a rag-picker, was burned to
death, with her 4year old daughter, in a
tenement house fire at No. 1923 South
Clark street early this morning. About a
dozen other persons, half Of them colored,
made their escape from the building IN a
semi-nude condition A dissolute tailor,
who was elected by the agent of the prem
ises for non-payment OF rent, is suspected
OF having set the place on fire.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
COMP, eTE Success

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-Friends of
General Hancock who have been active in
their efforts to raise sufficient money to
purchase a house in this city for Mrs
Hancock, have met with complete success
The house is large three-story, brown
and white stone structure, and is located
at the southeast corner of Twenty First
and r streets. The house will be formally
presented to Mrs. Hancock about April l.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
BURGLARS STOW OPEN SAFE.

MANHATTAN, Kan, March a0.-Between
2 and 8 o'clock yesterday morning burglars
broke into w. II. Bowers furniture store.
blew open the safe and secured aboue SiOO
In money. The explosion attracted the at
on the safe TO deaden the report of the ex-
plosion on fire. 1t was eXtinguished with
slight damage. The safe was almost torn
TO pieces. One arrest has been made and
The officers are in pursuit of other sus-
plclous characters who have been in town
several DAVIS
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
A FAILURE.

NEW YORK, March 20.-Waltr T. Miller
& Co., prominent members of>the cotton
exchange, were posted today as unable to
meet their contracts. The head of the
firm had been the treasurer of the ex-
change for many years. The liabilities are
not known, but are believed to be rather
large The fir m were reported to be carry
ing large amount of ''long" cotton and
the depression lately proved too much for
them. The market broke 20 to 80 points
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
GONE DAFT,

CHICAGO, March GO. V. Morford, a
well-known railroad man. was taken to
the Detention hospital for the insane to-
day. He became somewhat violent during
the last few days, believing that he was
vice-president of the United States, and in
Sisting on his rights. Ee was formerly
assistant superintendent of the Missouri.
Kansas & Texas railroad. and lived long
time in Omaha. He was superintendent
Of construction for the Union Pacific rail-
road, and largely interested in the first
construction of elevated railroads in New
York. His trouble is believed to be due to
family differences.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
reversed tine Nee0ie.

A surveyor who was caught in a thunder
storm while engaged in the woods at Orlando,
Fla, left his compass on the jackstaff while
he took shelter under tree During the
storm tree very near the compass was
struck by lightning, and the effect upon tn.
instrument was to reverse it 80 as to make
the north point of the needle change position
and point south The surveyor, unaware Of
the change, on starting for homo with his
compass for guide, wandered eight or ten
miles in the wrong direction before he dis
covered the fact-Chicago Tipes.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
RUNNING SMOOTHLY.

KANSAS CITY, March 20.-The situation
at the union depot this morning presents
no appearance of the strike The Santa
Fe is getting all of its trains out on time
and accumulation of the freight in the
yards is being SO greatly reduced that Of
ficials of that company will be ready to re-
ceive all business by this evening Six
freight trains, carrying 146 cars, went out
this morning.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
THE ACID THROWER.

ST. LOUIS. March abr George Cox
was in Judge Wilson's court at Spring.
aeld, Mo-, this morning, to explain why he
anointed EIfie Ellis with carbolic acid last
Wednesday.
He waved examination and was bound
over to answer TO the grand jury in May
and was released on $500 bonds Fenton
Cox. the Maynard son, and the inirrei
2iri were in court and were held as wit
aesses. Fenton says there will be no pros
ecution, and the girl abides by the decision
If her boy" who has thrown over horne
and inheritance for the worldly creature.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

The Missouri Pacific, Eft. Scott Route y
is selling tickets to Phoenix. Arizona, and
return for sf5, good six months to return
Phoenix is in the heart OF the famous Sal,
river valley, the garden of the southwest,
Rich in mineral wealth. All kinds O!
fruit, grain and good grazing country.
For maps, time tables and information
write or call at city ticket Office, 1877 Main
street, Wichita. y. C.. kEEBAM,
d64 If Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

Notice is hereby given that the registra-
ton books of the city of Wichita, will be
closed at o'clock p. IN. on Saturday,
March "A, 1883, and remain closed until
after the election of April 3, 1888 "a LIT
March 5, 1855 FRED SCHATTNER,
CITY Clerk
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
INDIAN NEWSPAPER MEN MEET.

MUsKOGEE, l. T., March 20.-The first
press association ever held in the Indian
Territory met here today. Representatives
from ali but four of the papers published
the territory were present. Leo F. Ben
nett, of the Muskogee Phoenix, was elected
president, The visiting members of the
press were entertained by the citizens and
reception was rendered them in the eve
ming by the ladies of the Presbyterian mis-
sion. The next meeting will be held in
Vinita June ~
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
ANEWSPApER CHANGE

NEW YORK, March 20-The Mail and
Express this afternoon announces that
Colonel Elliott T. Sheppard, formerly
president of the New York State Bar asso-
citation, has this day purchased from Cyrus
w Field the Nail and Express newspaper
The Mail and Express will continue Re
publican and favor protection TO American
industries
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
GOULD'S EXCURSION.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 20.-Mr. Jay
Gould came over to Jacksonville today
with his entire party. Mr.. George Gould
said to a reporter tonight that they will
remain in Florida week or more and then
work their way north if the weather grows
warmer. The yacht is now on its way to
New York. Mrs. George Gould has quite
recovered from the effects of Saturdays
accident.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

Various designs and samples of iron
fencing from 70c per foot up. We warrant
our work for ten years and quote factory
prices to purchasers Wichita Iron and
Foundry Works, Stewart Coney Il CO.,
successors to Stewart Bros. New works
Nos. 231, 2S3, 22335, 237, S. Washington ave-
d4S-ff
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
Unitarian Literature.

Current periodicals, sermons by f E.
Hale, II. ". BiliowS. J. T. Clarke and
Others free on application 70 y. Hogeland,
$40 y. Topeka ave, Wichita, Nan, or may
be had gratis at any Of the SUNDAY morn
ing services at Sons of Herman hall. No
III \. Market ST., city Of limo
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
SOME SNOW.

ST. LOUIS. March 2O-Advices from
Sherman and Gainesville, Tex, say that
from four to twelve inches of snow fell
there this morning Yesterday the mer
curry marked seventy-two degrees and to-
day it is down to thirty-four.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
FRAME

PARIS, March 2O-After the funeral of
President Carnot's father today, as the
cortege was leaving the cemetery, crowd
of people rushed towards NJ. Ferry's car
riage shouting: "a bas Ferry; viye Bou-
LANCER" Order was finally restored by the
general d arms. NJ Ferry was compelled
to accept police protection.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
COLBY NEWS.

COLBY, Kan, March 20-The Chicago,
Kansas & Nebraska railroad bond propo-
siton for $50, 900 of Thomas county, Kan
sas, carried today. Big rain for the past
two days and fine prospect for crops
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
FIRST DISTRICT REplIRI,c leans

HOLToN, Kan, March 2O-The commit
tee OF the first congressional district met
in this city today and decided to hold the
district convention at Leavenworth. April
25, at o'clock p. IN. to nominate Repub-
Ican candidate for congress, one presiden-
tial elector, two delegates to the national
republican convention and two alternates
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

On strictly choice inside city property and
good improved farms. Money on hand
Interest paid annually. L. W. CLAPP,
9G-tf 107 s. Main,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
BUT NOONE CARES.

CHICAGO, March 2a-Henry Henning,
living at kensington, shot and killed his
wife this morning and then cut his own
throat. Henning is said to be a hard
drinker. He may recover.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
Robinson & Champion.
5atf
Excursion.

Buy your ticket TO Engiewood, Kan, on
March 81 One fare for the round trip,
Excursion rates will be given from say
point in the state on the Santa Re route.
TO see the best town IN southwestern Kan
sas, the gate city TO No Mans Land or
Oklahoma d1nlSt
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

Free reclining char cars are now running
on all trains on the c.. X 81 y. railway
Rock Island Route between Wichita.
ST. Louis 0t7'
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
Night School

AL the southwestern Business College
corner Douglas and Topeka ave Each
student receives personal instructions AT
his desk, thus avoiding ali embarrassment.
Persons can enter at any time with equal
advantage i4lltf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
ENGi AND

LONDON, March 20.-The bill for the con-
version of consols passed the house of
commons this evening by vote of 245 to
III. This division practically carries the
conversion scheme.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

WASHINGTON. March q. a. m.-For
Missouri, light to fresh northerly winds,
becoming variable; warmer, followed by
cooler fair weather.
For Kansas, fresh to brisk northerly
winds; warmer followed by colder weather
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21

Hacker & Loudermilk, dealers in grocer
les, provisions, feed and hay, corner of Oak
and Main streets. We sell goods cheap for
ash. 45tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-21
SECOND DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

LAWRENCE, Kan, March 2O.-The Demo
cratic congressional com mittee for the
second district met in this city today and
decided to hold the democratic convention
at Wyandotue, August Is.