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Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
Education and Politics.

Let Us make our education brave and
preventing. Politics is an after works
poor patching. We are always little
late. The evil is done. the law is passed
and we begin the uphill agitation for re-
peal of that which we ought to have pre-.
vented the enacting. What we call on,
root and branch reforms of slavery, war
gambling. temperance, is only indicating
the symptoms. We must begin higher
up-nameiy, in education.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

In looking over the house committees.
as ssnlsn1e-i-ana regarding them from
tins lIstance--it seems evident that the
president had been consulted first This
appears more evident from tile compost
ton Of TIA. WAYS and means committee
than any other. II is well known that
the president has views OF his own upon
invalid pensions and oa silver coinage.
Both the invalid pension committee
and the committee or coinage, weights
and measures are composed chiefly vi
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
ABOUT THE SIZE OF IT.

The News sent special reporter to
Wichita yesterday to make thorough
examination as to the prevalence of
small pox in that city. He returned
last evening and reported that the situa-
ton had been grossly exaggerated. One
patient died, two fully recovered, and
five, who had mild cases of varioloid,
are doing nicely. All sorts of stories
were set ahoat. and the city papers not
wishing to give publicity to the matter
neglected to say anything.
There is not now nor was there any
cause for alarm, and in few days those
afflicted will be entirely out of danger.
Hutchinson News.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

The Hutchinson News sent repre-
sentative to this city Wednesday to
make inquiry into the small pox buga-
boo that seems to have frightened several
towns in the state out of their wits. and
the News had the manliness not only to
correct the exaggerated statement it had
previously published 10y publishing a
correct statement of the matter as
furnished by its representative, but also
sent out the correction over the wires to
the associated press.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
Providing for Pyrotechnics.

Spain is disposed to do the fair thing
at last for Christopher Columbus. The
plan to honor him is conceived ON a
scale of hberahty commensurate with
the importance of the achievement by
this bold navigator. who was fitted out
for his voyage of discovery of the new
world by Ferdinand and Isabella. The
government at Madrid proposes TO set
apart S100, 600 yearly until 1882, to be
used as fund in the Columbus celebra-
ton. This arrangement viii realize
100000, which ought to give Spain a
fair display of fireworks.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
Sherman and the Surplus.

Augusta Ca Chronicle
Senator Sherman does not shy at the
surplus He likes it, He notes no rea-
son why the government should not col
lect ten millions a month from the
American laborer and spend this sur
plus for him in ingenious appropriations
Senator Sherman IN his next speech will
probably explain to the American people
why their earnings should be swept into
tax till in excess of use
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Imperyious to Flattery.

Chicago Tribune
The Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette
breaks forth in doubie-leaded editorial
eulogy OF the grand old river that flows
at orr doors" This is the latest method
that has been devised to curb the annual
gush OF annual mucilage down the Ohio
valley. but it will not work. The grand
Old river cares nothing for abuse, and it
will be found equally impervious TO fiat
terry. When it gets ready for business it
will come booming down as usual.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

The only town in Kansas that is really
too pious for comfort is Ottawa. 1t would
he a very good thing for both places if
Ottawa and Wichita could neutraliZe each
other so to speak.-Numerous Exchanges.
As near perfection as the two places
are, if such a Consummation should
take place the balance of the state
would gravitate thither under the con-
viction that they were going to Heaven.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

A gentleman in Boston writes that
his observation has disclosed to him the
fact that there are more than five times
as many Burton stock cars on the rail as
any of their competitors, and their
car works at Wichita are among the
largest i'm the world The government
is using them for the transportation of
her horses.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

The New York Press has remarkably
clear foresight when itpredicts that 1.-THE
year 1888 is going to be patriotic sort
of year. The Republicans will paint
things red, the mugwumps will paint
their sepulchers white, and the Demo-
Gratis will look blue"
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

General Bragg. who is mentioned in
connection with the mission to Mexico,
is the same gentleman who declared in
the Democratic convention of 1884 that
I'VE love Cleveland most of all for the
enemies he had made" Why he has new
er before been recognized for the brave
act mentioned is singular. But the aph-
orism of better late THAN never will
heal the hurt of neglect-if he gets the
mission
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
LIT the Veil.
Rntpn Gi0lsn


Ii the senate wishes 10 command the
full respect of the people IT Will abolish
its secret session and do its constitutional
duty openly and I'm the keen, bright
sunlight, of publicity.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

new members. In the last named COM
mittee. however. it is plain to be seen
from the localities from which the new
members come. that they are opposed to
silver, while two of the old members,
Norwood and Hemphill. were active In
their opposition to it in the last congress.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

Anthony Comstock has openly joined
the crusaders against immortality and
vice and begun the war of eXtermina-
ton. directing his attention and energies
against INDIGENOUS art on exhibition.
AS between the ConlstockS and Tai
images in the east and the Joneses,
Smalls and Wilson's of the west the
ways of the transgressors will be made
rugged enough for a season.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
Only One Of the Kind.

UIaha WortI.
Plymouth church finds itself going
into s. without 3 pastor. IL Plymouth
church is looking for another Beecher j;
is wasting its time. Two such men never
live in the same era. As we'll might the
United States have gone packing around
the globe for another Lincoln.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

Tobacco is one Of the chief products of
Kentucky and it is but reasonable to sup
pose that the Legislature of the state
would encourage that industry. But
here we have that body practically boy
cotting the weed as far as its use by
members of that body is concerned. The
house of representatives has passed a
resolution prohibiting It's members from
smoking while engaged in the work of
legislation. The interests of thousands
of cigar makers and thousands of farm
laborers stand for Taught when Demo
cratic legislature takes it into their heads
to hit a political enemy a lick. Mr..
Blaine has said that tobacco is a reces-
sitv
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

The Boston Globe. a pronounced
Democratic newspaper. takes common
sense view of the situation when it says:
The battle ground of the next general
election has been chosen by the reformers,
and that, however willing Mir. Blaine may
be to accept the challenge, it is Mr.. Cleve-
land who has forced the fighting and
selected the field.
And Mr.. Cleveland will discover, if
he has not already, that he made "a very
unfortunate selection so far as the field
is concerned
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

1t has been ascertained that there is
one class of persons who oppose the re-
duction of the rate of postage, and they
are those who dread duns.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

Politically 1888 promises to be the
most exciting year since 1850. 1t Is pre-
dicted that November will be the coolest
month for years-for the Democratic
Marty
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

The fair association al their meeting
held Yesterday afternoon elected -. Ii.
llildreth a delegate to attend the meet
ing of the Kansas Grand Circuit Far
association which meets in Wichita on
January Il. the Harvey county society
having joined this association Eight
counties are now represented in the cir
cult and many more are expected TO be
added to the list at the january meeting.
Newton kausan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
Perish the Thought.
Abilene Gazette.

Abilene Gazette.
The supreme court of Kansas. anxious
evidently to dodge the question as long
as possible. has postponed rendering its
decision on the constitutionality of the
metropolitan police commission law.
The supreme court is very polite body.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13

Belva Lockwood. it is understood, is
willing to yield to the imperative demand
of her countrymen and countrywomen
and become again a candidate for the
presidency of nation ground down under
the heel of remorseless masculine
tyranny. There is nothing to hinder
Belva. The Chicago Tribune bids her to
wade right into the muddy pool of
politics. You can't make it any worse. :"
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-13
sEDGwICK COUNTY TO TIE FRONT

George Walters. county treasurer of
Sedgwick county, leaves for Topeka this
morning to make his semi-annual settle
ment with the state treasurer. Mr.
Walters takes with him $3s .66S ~. being
the full amount due the state from this
county. 1t would have been no surprise.
taking into consideration the general
stringency of money matters, if
tax collections had been slow this
year.
The entire tax roll of this county this
year for all purposes is 500, 10000 one
half of which is now due, the other half
being due in six months. The fact that
the amount of taxes now collected is
fifty-four per cent of the whole amount,
or four per cent more than the amount
due, makes adorable showing.
1t is an unmistakable indication that in
spite of the general financial stringency
our people are prosperous. The EAGLE
congratulates Mr.. Walters on his ability
to meet the demands of the state
promptly. This and hundred other
reasons which might be enumerated
convinces us that there is an universal
hopefulneSs among our people. firm
faith in the prospects of the coming
summer that is already felt in active
preparations for the seasons campaign.
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DeSpOtlc Power i'm Russia.
PUNISHMENT INFLICTED BY THE AUTOMATIC RULE
UPON HIS SUBJECTS.

DeUpOt1c Power In Russia.
PUNISHMENT INFLICTED BY THE AUTOCRATIC RULER
UPON HIS SUBJECTS.
From the Chicago News
There was theater In SC. Petersburg which was
paying its proprietor profit OF 1900 roubies a
month. The inspectors decided that IL was not
safe from fire, and directed some improvements.
The proprietor made them in q slipshod sort of
way, without regard to the directions Of the ofi-
GERS trusting to the popularity he enjoyed to carry
MIN through. When the inspectors saw how he
nao evaded their orders, and tried to circumvent
them, they simply closed up the establishment
and TOOK the proprietor TO prison, where he spent
playing with an autOcrat
On one OF the islands in Nova Is summer gar
den, with magnificent cafe, an Open-air theater,
and fine collection OF wild animals mixture
restaurant, circus, and park. 1t was lifted up at
an enormous expense, was the most popular re-
sort In Russia, and the owner was prince, who
was coming money out OF the enterprise, which
ne ran under the name OF his active manager. A
guest at the place was assaulted by waiter and
complained to the police. They investigated the
case, or attempted to do So but found themselves
thwarted at every turn by the manager, who
tnOught man with prince behind him could do
what he pleased. The police directed that the
man who committed the assault should report at
Inelr headquarters the next morning. He did not
come. An off1cer went to the garden and asked
why. The manager told him he thought enough
His opinions changed, however, for he was at once
arrested sent TO prison, and the place was closed
Tor the rest OF the season. despite the efforts OF the
prince, whose money was invested, to Lave it ~.
opened. little autOcracy OF this sort keeps q
hlgh state OF discipline In st. Petersburg.
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To Utilixe Niagara.
GREAT eCHxNs THAT u TEE PET aoBDY or Az
HH0IIyu NOBLxfAN.


GREAT eCHxNs THAT u TEE PET aoBDY or Az
Hn0Ilyu NoBLx1AN.
From scribner's Magazine.
"A somewhat startling proposition In connection
with the general subject Of the Transmission OF
energy TO q distance BY electricity was advanced
BY that eminent engineer, the late Charles W..
Seimens, Of London, who. In 1877, expressed his
conviction that by this means the enormor =
energy OF the falling water as Niagara might be
transferred to New York city, and there utiiirod
for mechanical purposes In 1879, Sir william
belief in the possibility by means OF an Insulated
copper wire, half an inch In diameter, Of taking
$4,000 horse power from water-wheels driven by
the falls, and OF delivering q, 900 horsepower at
distance of 800 statute miles. He estimated that
the cost OF copper for the line would be less than
SIS per horse power OF energy actually delivered
at the remote station. While Sir william may be
regarded as somewhat OF an enthusiast and has
occasionally manifested Q tendency to present
cannot be looked upon as especially Improbable
that the realization OF this apparently chimerical
project will be witnessed by persons now living.
series OF extensive and costly experiments Of
this character have been jealousy prosecuted
within the last few years by NJ. Marcel Deprez q
French electrical engineer, who was fortunate
enough 70 obtain the financial assistance OF the
kothschildS The results attained have been
much criticised by the profession in other coun-
tries, but iS seems tndisputabe that on at least
one occasion more than IS horse power was deliv-
length, az horsepower having been applied &c
drive the generator. showing Total loss Of energy
approxfmatfng - per cent, result which cannot
De looked upon unsatisfactory,
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The Trying Climate Of Rome.

Ro Letter in the Philadelphia Telegraph,
Then 1t is great mistake to suppose that the
climate Of Rome is good one for delicate people.
for 1t is very changeaDle, and we have had this
winter for instance. several weeks of intense cold
with an extraordinary prevalence Of bronchitis.
because In very few houses Is there any provision
for cold weather. When the south wind blows it
Is warm out OF doors, but the houses keep the icy
temperature OF the cold weather. You 60 out TO
walk and get warm In the sun, but turning into
the first street In the shade you get chill. Then
the south wind which here brings rain, covers the
mountains with snow and the north wind comes
with chill that makes revolution in the climate
In day. The old residents who have rooms pro.
vlded, and are habituated to the peculiar1ties of
the climate, are Aafe but woe to the delicate peo
PIE VINO come here Tor mild winter! In the Sc
verest winters have ever passed In New York 7
nave never contracted half the colds have taken
here In one bad month. II milo climate Is neces.
be assured but the Riviera Is mucn more to be re-
commended than Rome.
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PROPOSALS.

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The Isthmus Of Panama.
wHY THE IABoKKKs Who 60 THERE DIE OFF LIKE


sHKEF.
From the American Practitioner and News.
II we were 10 believe reports that have been
current IL regard to the mortality smong en-
plOyes ON the Isthmus OF Panama ever since the
beginning OF the construction OF the Panama
Railroad early in the nfties, we can but conclude
that the isthmus Is one OF the most insalubrious
places on the earth II has passed into common
Panama Railroad the body OF q aoorer was buried
which, n tFls, would TX the number OF dead IN
The nrighOornOod Of 10000 This story has
many sensational clements that 10 were almost
pity II should ever be spoiled
But beyond doubt, W aen the truth Is brought to
light by some authentic historian, it will look 50
they Will scarcely be regarded as holding toward
each other even the slightest appearance OF kin
ship.
When the Panama Railroad was taken contracts
were mace with intended emigrants 70 California
10 carry them 10 their destination on condition
that they would labor stipulated length OF time
the cOnStruc lon OF the railroad These laborers
had the California fever In the worst form, and
generally took the flrst opportunity 70 jump the
agreement and make their way TO California, and
among those who could not get away their impa-
thence bred great dissatisfaction. Those who got
away lOst no time In spreading the report that
they hid escaped veritaple death-trap, consider
public opinion fer breaking their contract Rival
lines OF travel let pass no opportunity OF aiding In
the extension OF the report until finally IL came to
be regarded as an established fact
similar influences have been at work In the re-
ports spread In regard 70 the mortality OF laoorers
Un Ihs Panama Canal. Much malaria undoubtedly
there II a. Ints along the hne, and, like the rest
Of tropical America IL Is subject 20 disastrous cpl
drraics Of yellow fever. The Isthlnus OF Panama
dos Lot bid fair 10 become a. early day favor
:te health resort, but the stories that have gone
out, nrst and last, about the deadly character OF
iar climate are simply exaggefations OF the high
est degree prompted BY opposing interests
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why Mrs. Manice killed Hsrvsaf.
SEE WAS DnDPoRDBNr BncAcsD HER uusRANp Was
SUING P0k DIVORCE,
MA Heaton 4anice, the young woman WHOSE
suicide In chicago was reported IN I'm srAls
kilograms yesterday, was the wife Of Q wealthy
young New YORKER, Who was suing herfor divorce
Jersey City dspatch says that John Blake POWER
O'Connor, brother OF I. p. O'Connor, n p, Is the
person from whom MA Heaton Manice received
teegram 0e19se her suicide. He Is reporter in
daugnter OF wealthy parents In London, named
Harlow. was engaged TO Parnelrs distinguished
ner des 70 10 on match &c was broken on owing 70
sne married young Manice while he was travelling
M m,,a 'qSof without the knowledge Of his
lowed him 70 this country and forced recognition.
The family. according 10 OConnors story,
ssTovs t. sssranss the son from his wife, ana
BY detectives, and inaliy divorce sI proceedings
TIL the young mans family had tried TO pur.
chase ner consent 70 the divorce by offering her
S S 10 cssn' and the offer had been declined
family acquaintance. He offered himself in mar
riage 70 her, and she agreed to become his wife
nor went to Chicago y est morninS TO take
charge OF the body. He wanted to 20 to Chicago
on Monday 70 see the unfortunate girl. but was
20 ieave his work, which explains his tele-
9. Edgar Dobson, q well-known New York In
S1s1csor TOT the banjo. from whom the dead wo:
man nao taken lessons, said: "Mrs. Nance lived
IN me windsor Flats broadway and saith street;
sne was studying for the stage and has had some
experiences with one OF Kate Claxtons companies
Sne was beautiful girl, about twenty-four years
old, with Chestnut hair and gray eyes She was q
very pleasing conversationalist, and frequently
spoke OF her European travels she was well post
ed S. about Para Vienna and London. She was the
last person N the world I would think would DO
sucn thing; she seemed always to be in good
spirits. She took her first lessons on January IL,
and came regular until February 16 Then she
stopped coming, and I heard no more about her
unit! received Q letter from Chicago saying she
would shortly resume her lessons"
AZ the windsor Flats the superintendent stated
that the suicide was the wife OF Heaton Manice,
whose mother an invalid lady, lived In the build
Ing. Young Ara Nance did not live there but
visited her mother-in-law frequently. The super
intendent spoke In the highest terms Of the young
LADY, and said her husband mad treated her shame
fully. The elder Mrs. Manice Is q widow.
Inc divorce proceedings were In progress in
chicago: The taking OF testimony began at the
Leland Hotel at IL O'Clock Wednesday morning,
and evidence In support OF charges OF inndelity
was presented. Counsel declared that more dam
aging testimony would be introduced on Thurs
DAY morning.
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BILL INTRODUCED IN THE OHIO LEGISLATURE.
Senator Ranneils has introduced In the Ohio SEN
ate a bill which materially changes all existing
statutes In regard 70 executions and places that
so-called relic OF barbarian, the death PENALTY.
upon thoroughly respectable and scientific nine
tesnth-century basis II stops hanging altogether,
and provides that the sentence OF death shall be
carried out through the fundamentally OF some
ELECTRICAL apparatus senator Rannells did not
TAKE course IN electrical engineering at poly.
tecnnic institute, 50 he does not make any pro-
visions as 10 the exact makeup OF the machine.
All he wants Is thatit shall be run by electricity
The executions are TO be very exclusive In order
70 save the tender feelings VI the public it win nos
be permitted TO know when tie affair comes on
for the judge VIII ix only the week in which the
execution Il 70 take place, and the warden viii,
corning 70 MS own convenience, and In entire
secrecy, u.ciae upon the exact date. The execu-
tons are 10 De as now, In the penitentiary, and
must be attended 70 by the warden or his deputies
After the execution the body Will be turned over
20 the medical college for dissection or destroyed
BY Quicklime