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Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
In a Big Telegraph oaico.


Suppose that the average man is in
duced to step OF from State street for
few minutes, and mount the four or Ave
flights of stairs leading TO the main oper-
ating room of the Western Union COM
pany's Boston Office, having, OF course,
obtained from the proper authority the
necessary permission to do so. When the
top floor is reached, and entrance to the
main operating room gained, there Is
heard the most peculiar ard astounding
clatter imaginable. 1t is as if ell the sew
ing circles in the world had met for an
afternoon Of silent work, as sewing cir
cles generally do. 1t is like, and yet it is
unlike, the clatter of thousand machines
in great factory, or q myriad of looms,
and If one wishes to talk and be heard he
has to talk at the top of his voice. But
this noise comes from the telegraphic in
struments which are being operated by
some score of nimble wristed, nimble fin
gered men seated at tables Systematically
arranged in rows and sections.
The stranger is apt to think that cleo
tricity is going crazy here. He is certain
to wonder how on earth an operative dis
tinguishes the click of his instrument in
the general tumult. The tables are
generally divided into four sections,
separated by thick glass partitions,
and in each section is an in
strument, and at each instrument
there is an operator. All the operators
are working as fast as their hands and
heads will let them. Some are receiving
messages and writing them on the tele-
graphic forms, and others are sending
them. 1t would puzzle the novice to
keep his wits in good order amid all this
noise, but these men keep theirs in most
admirable condition, and rarely make a
Slip. There's nothing like experience.
In this room there are twenty one quad
ruplex instruments, five duplex. one
printing instrument and FIVE sets of
"single repeaters." About 800 lines run
into this room, and are connected with
the massive switch board" which is
about to be enlarged in order to take in
fifty wires more. Two hundred of these
wires are what are called main wires, the
rest are loops for the local lines. 1t is
certainly a mystery to the uninitiated
mind how all these wires are kept in or
der, and how they are distinguished one
from the other. 4 look behind the
switch board is nothing less than confus-
ing. The place is sort of dark closet,
and from sort Of aperture in the roof
whole wilderness of wires is seen strag-
Cling down. Which wire is which? That
is the conundrum. But those whose
business it is to know can answer very
Herald.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
THE FLOOD SUFFERERS.
Families Destitute of the Actual Necessities
Of Life.

WHEELING, W. Va, July 13.-A special
to the Intelligencer says the relief commit
tee appointed at the meeting Wednesday
met yesterday afternoon to hear reports o
the subcommittee that visited the devas-
tated districts. The most horrible suffer
ing is reported which far exceeds all an
ticipations. People in the lowlands are
out of food, clothes and homes. The COM
mittees are doing all in their power to al
leviate the suffering. They think that
they will not have to appeal for outside
assistance and will endeavor to contine
their appeals to citizens of the town for at
least one more day.
1t is almost impossible to approximate
the loss and the suffering, and one cannot
realize the suffering until it has been re-
vealed by personal contact. Fully $50
families, aggregating over 500 people, are
suffering for the necessities of life Yes
terday the first mail was received since
Monday, the Baltimore & Ohio railway
being now open both on the main and
Parkersburg branch. Business has been
entirely suspended at Clarksburg for three
days and will be several weeks before mat
tiers will be adjusted.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
NOT so We'll.
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, July l9.-Mr Randall had
another hemorrage this evening, and
though 1t WAS but slight, there is much
anxiety manifested concerning his con-
dition.
WASHINGTON, July 13.-Mr Randall CON
tinues to improve, and his physicians and
family are cheerful over the prospect of
his speedy and complete recovery. The
family of the invalid have received mes
sages of sympathy from all parts of the
country, and in such numbers that indi-
viduai acknowledgement has been impos-
sible- They express through the Associ-
ated Press their cordial thanks for the
touching evidences they have experienced
of the public and private respect for the
sick man
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
CLEARED AFTER TWEN1Y-THREE
YEARS.

ST. LOUIS. July ia dispatch from
Birmingham, Ala, SAYS: Twenty-three
years ago the wife of William Hall. far
mer living IN Cherokee county, was muir
dered. Hall was arrested for the crime
He was twice tried, convicted and sem
fenced TO the penitentiary for life. but each
time succeeded IN getting a new trial
Thirteen years after the murder the indict-
nlent against Hall was nolle pressed but
soon afterwards another was returned.
Thus for nearly ten years vain effort was
made for third trial. Hall has attended
forty-five terms of court TO answer the
charge and the case has cost the county
over ~. COZ Last week the case was taken
up for the third time. and the jury after
being out two days and nights returned a
verdict of not guilty
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14

Tho cadet hop is . scene Of almost b.
wilGerng beauty X takes place IN The
r,ess ron Ia Grant hall. about which ars
hung the p1rtsa!ts Of grra. commanders.
80 tAiekly .hAt Il looks lie picture g,l-
lery. Tie tocr IL OF hard wood aid r,rY-
fee.!y polished Cpon . little platform
The band is seated It's leader possesses :
proud s-ad hangh.y physique. and Is syi-
de11.ly profoundly iropresx4sd With his own
importance. ! have seea many ~-airs1t
and powerful percentages. IA whose hands
rested the 6essts1iss Of states, bet how
small they al look tn sas presence Of Q
really exalted b3odEastez.
Whea be fs0yrs harshiy z. tie bsAs
fiddle. When By twist Of ete wr.s: ss In
fpires The fose 20 renewed ex0--oEs.
wsen ID neEy eye Lights On shs untsYpy
EAn vHD bangs :hs eyzn bah. %; banged
'hes7 q Che wrong second. vtsn be b
ocroes crested and THROWS h:ynss.f sru1nd
ca all Eaes .. cnce. h0v 4 does ssU ~
II she music esnne r.xkf os. Of :lss cad %
lbs bsscn Vow be skr:s his syss dream
~ sad r.0Tes hi- hand sloyiy, Ike The
s~ra On TIE sra. ~h.ls dreamy rss,ody
soe.s upua tAs heavy All sov 10
scarcely raovss =: az. and caIy ths ex-
qCAsise strain % . Single viciiD sos,r&es
jour ear. Ho~ kds ho~1u hsSves, hiz
eyes giox. k.s bands bsA. Asidiy, aid n
r-luitrOzs chorus hrAks forth srxs The
rozr Of sn angry battery CT The Skce4 Of .
victorious bossl Aai he does /. al with
jus: tass little black sorys<r. VITA. r.
iss:y- eeEDk-ss nite hiss-wsss Pssus
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
QUEEN NATALIE FORCED LEAVE.

BERLIN, July 13.-The German police
have ordered Queen Natalie, of Servia, to
leave Germany within twenty-four hours.
They have also informed her that before
departing she must surrender her boy,
Prince Alexander, to NJ Profess who will
take him back to Belgrade. The police
will afterwards escort the queen to the
railway station at Weisbaden and place
her on the train bound for Vienna
If the queen attempts to resist these
orders force will be used in carrying them
ont. Her majesty is Frustrated. Her villa
is surrounded by the police.
The statement that the young prince
passed through Vienna yesterday on his
way TO Belgrade is incorrect.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
GENERAL SHERIDAN.
4 Return of Slight Pulmonary Congestion
Easily Controlled.

NoNQUITT, Mass. July lS 9p. m.-Gen-
fral Sheridan had last night return of
pulmonary congestion, which was quickly
Ind easily controlled, in fact more readily
than any previous similar attack. He
blept fairly well during night and to-
day has been resting easy His pulse and
respiration are better than could have
been expected under circumstances and he
has taken suffciency OF liquid and solid
food during the day
WASHINGTON MATTHEWS.
II. c. NARROW.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
BOULANGER AND NJ. FLOQUET WIN.
DICATE THEIR HONOR.
The Soldier Severely Wounded,
While the Premier Receives
Only Scratches.
The Doctors Unable to Decide Whether the
Generals Condition is Critical
or Not.
Queen Natalie Compelled to Surrender the
Prince and Leave Germany
Emperor William En- Route to
St. Petersburg.

PARIS, July 13.-As was expected the in
suit offered by General Boulanger tc
Prime Minister Floquet in the chamber OF
deputies last evening resulted in duel.
The two gentlemen attended by their
seconds, met in the vicinity of Paris at II
O'Clock this morning.
Swords were used and both combatants
were wounded.
The duel occurred on Count Dillon
estate at Neuilly Surrey, short distance
from the city.
General Boulanger was wounded in the
arm and neck. His wounds are not dan
gerous Floquet's hand was scratched by
General Boulanger's sword. Further than
this he was not touched.
NJ. Floquet's colleagues in the ministry
were waiting at his house for news Of the
duel and were overjoyed to see the prime
minister return safe. He was given an
ovation.
A small crowd of General Boulanger's
followers were in front of his house when
he reached home.
PARIS, July 13,-Later details of the duel
are to the following effect:
At the second encounter General Bou-
LANCER was slightly wounded in the leg
and NJ. Flouquet; received a cut in the
right hand.
After resting the men renewed the fight
ing for the third time. General Boulanger
made lunge at NJ. Flouquett's left breast
but only slightly touched the mark. Gen
eral Boulanger then received wound in
the throat which put an end to the en-
counter. The wound is q severe one, but
on account of hemorrhage the doctors are
unable to decide whether it is likely to
prove serious.
PARIS, June 13.-At o'clock this even
ing there was a marked improvement in
General Boulanger's condition. The
doctors, however, still decline to make a
prognosis. Several journals assert that
NJ. Floquet's sword penetrated General
Boulanger's neck six centimetres, at a
point between the jugular vein and the
carolid artery.
Midnight. -Partly owing to the duel
and because it is the eve Of a fete the
streets at this hour are crowded and
especially in front of the Cocorde Offices.
The merits of the quarrel between
Boulanger and NJ. Floquet are
excitedly discussed, and shouts
for and against the general fill the
air. NJ. Magnet, in the absence of
General Boulanger, presided at the ban
quet on the Avenue Aumesuil this even
ing. He announced that the generals
condition was as favorable as possible.
The Slour says that the condition of the
general is serious; that a high fever sue
ceeded extreme prostratiOn and that his
respiration is rapid and sometimes very
difficult. The doctors are unable to form
definite opinion as TO the generals pros
poets OF recovery.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
MISCELLANEOUS NOrES.

The conferees on the river and harbor
bill, vino have been in session about =
week, adjourned over today until Monday.
Agreements have been reached in respect
10 all but the canal projects, which are en-
bodied in the bill and in resnec, 70 which
neither side manifssts a disposition TO give
way
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland appointed a
mem Der Of the Sioux commission. is not a
orother OF the President IS stated. but !
". Cleveland. an Episcopal minister, and
formerly missionary at the Rosebud.
Dakota. agency
Major Amos Stickney makes an est
mate OF $50, 600 for improving the falls of
tae Ohio river at Louisville. aud enlargins
the upper portion of the Louisville and
Portland canal
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
CHARGED WITH RApE

STERLING, Kan, July ia warrant has
Just been issued for the arrest of James
Dilley, horse dealer from Geneseo, this
county, for rape committed on Lydia Bor-
ton, crippled woman, returning to her
home south of the river, this evening.
The woman was dragged from a
wagon and taken under the
bridge, where the brute accomplished
his hellish crime The woman is paralyzed
in her right side and unable to protect her.
self against assault. Officers are out after
the wretch and will undoubtedly catch
him, as they are only twenty minutes be-
hind. Great indignation is expressed and
it will 90 hard with the criminal if cap
tured
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
JAY GOULD'S CANCER.

NEW YORK. July 13.-The Boston Post
says DR.. +. L. Abbott, OF Walden, in con-
sequence OF a letter received from New
York few days since, is ready to be sum
moned to visit Jay Gould. He told Post
reporter yesterday that he had some time
ago treated certain relatives Of Mr.. Gould
who were suffering from cancerous affecta-
lions, and it was through their instrumen-
tality that he had been called upon in the
present instance. The letter Of last week
was not definite call for his services, but
if second is received DR.. Abbott VIII
start at once.
The above adds cancer to the list of
diseases from which Mr.. Gould IL suffer
ing. George Gould denies this, as he has
all the other stories
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
NINE HUNDRED RAILWAY EN-
PLOYES VISIT HARRISON.
The Delegation Received With a
Witty, Though Truth:
Telling, Speech.
Mr.. Randalls Condition More Serious
General Sheridan Suffers From
Another Slight Attack.
A Horse Dealer of Geneseo, Kan, Charged
With Rape-Dun & Co.'S. Weekly
Review of Trade.
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WICHITA, Kan, July ID
The highest temperature was 97o; the
lowest 74o: the mean 81 with brisk
southerly winds and clear weather.
Maximum velocity Of wind south, %
miles per hour at 400 p. N.
Mean humidity, IS per cent.
FRED l.. JOHNSON, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.
July 13.-The indications for thirty-slx
hours, commencing Saturday, July4, at
10 D. m. are as follows:
For Missouri and Kansas: Cooler, fair;
followed Saturday by local storms, south
erly winds becoming westerly.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
AT PjTTSBURS.

PITTsBURG, Pa, July 13.-Allegheny and
Monongehela valleys were visited by an
other heavy rain last night and the rivers
are again rising at the headquarters. This
has caused some apprehension, but old
river men do not anticipate another food,
the rivers are still receding with eight
feet, six inch pool, the mercury dropping
twenty four degrees in a few hours. ~
Last night was the hardest of all on the
$50 families in Pittsburg who had to move
out of their shanty boats. Their floating
homes were in bad shape when the river
fell yesterday, and not fit for occupancy
Then the weather suddenly grew quite cool
and the rain soaked their bedclothes and
wet their other goods piled up along the
river bank in the yards of the Pittsburg &
Lake Erie railroad. Many of the women
and children were cared for by neighbors
and the men built fires and passed the
night on the wet ground as best they
could,
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
THE RIVER AND HARSOR BILL

WASHINGTON, July 13.-There does not
appear TO be any substantial basis for the
report that the president proposes vetoing
the river and harbor bill. The president
was entirely satisfied with the bill as it left
the house and the members of the commit
tee do not believe he will veto ic simply
because the senate has chosen TO increase
the amount one and a half millions
The bill is still in conference. 1t is ex-
pected that the conference Will reach ia
vorabie understanding tomorrow or by
will reach the president before the close Of
the present week
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
AIEPERiN IOWA

DIS MONIES. Ia, July IS-Report was
made 60 the state board OF health today OF
case of leprosy at Legrand, Marshall
county, the first case so far IS known in
the state. The patient is a young Norwe-
giaa woman, Helena Halverson, who came
TO Iowa, from Norway. in June, 1884. The
nature of the disease was not fully deter
mined until after a careful examination a
lew days ago. Every precaution has been
taken 10 prevent a sDread OF the disease
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
Uses Of the Prison Messenger.

The prison messenger is a peculiar
character He is attached to every police
court in the city, by what right no one
except himself knows. Although Tot
vested with any authority from local,
state or national powers, he has access at
all times to the prisons attached to the
police courts, and in the latter he appears
to be of more Importance than the regu-
lar officers paid by the taxpayers. He is
Trustworthy and seems to have unboupded
faith in human nature. He conducts
business in this fashion: A respectable
young man happens to have been out late
and is arrested. IHthe morning he wakes
penniless and with no means of communi-
eating with his friends. The prison mes
senger understands the case in moment.
He offers his services, knowing that his
client will be only too anxious to make
good any expenses. He viii run errands,
employ counsel, if necessary, and even
pay a prisoners fine without security for
his outlay. The messenger seldom makes
a mistake. He has been known TO ad
vance as much as 800 to a prisoner who
was confined In the Tombs for week,
without other security than the mans
word. For this little transaction the
prisoner rewarded him with check for
$200.-New i ork Mail and Express.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
WILL RETlIRN TO WORK.

KANSAS CITY, July 13.-The striking
switchmen on the Council Bluffs division
of the Burlington road today signified
their willingness to return to work. and
they may be taken back in the course OF a
few days. They made an unconditional
surrender. The strikers on the Hannibal
division still remain out. Traffic is pro-
ceeding as usual as nearly ell the places
are filled
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
yhe aiehita aaly Eagle: Saturday g1oing July H. 1893

to nearly 5000. In the evening he started
to go home, a distance Of fifteen miles
When within short distance of his house
four men rushed upon him. He fought
hard, but after struggling with him for a
few minutes one of the men placed a re-
volver to his side and fired, infiicting a
fatal wound in the abdomen. The high
waymen then relieved him of all his money
and escaped. No trace of them has as yet
been found.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
PROAISITnNfoTS-

CHICAGO, July 13-Seven thousand pro
hibitionists crowded Bettery d tonight,
over one half the audience being ladies
DR.. John A. Brooks. candidate for vice
president, denounced both parties and del
clared tina: they We're afraid to put tenn
perance plank in their platforms. Mrs.
Frances r. Williams aud General Clinton
Is. Fiske followed
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
MOORE RELEASED BUT REARREsTED

TOPEKA. Suly 13-Henry w. Moore was
today released from the custody OF the
city marshal by Judge Guthrie on applica-
ton Of writ of habeas corpus He was.
however Immediately rearrested by Sheriff
Fuller on requisition from the governor
OF Missouri. Another writ OF habeas cor
pus was sued out aud served upon the
sheriff. Hearing is set for clock tonnor-
row. In the Deanriule Moore is confined
in the county Jail. As he is held under a
reQuisition he cannot be bailed out.
The Bird contempt case from Atchison
did not come up in the supreme court to-
day owing TO the fact that it was not
reached II viii come up tomorrow.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
MURDERED AND ROBBED.

MOUNT AYRE, Is. July IA. II
Bruce, proprietor of large creamery az
Writ, came here Wednesday and cashets
several large drafts He was about town
al day tTansacting business and frequent
IL DISPLAYED bis roll Of money. amounting
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
EN- ROUTE TO ST. PETERSBURG.

BERLIN, July l3.-Emperor William de-
burg.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14

Manager Of a Theatrical Company
That man who just passed is the most
valuable man that | ever took out on
tour Of the country.
Incredulous Friend-He does not look
as though he was much Of az actor.
Manageable can't act az all, but as be
Is a champion pedestrian he never has
any difficulty in getting back to town
Boston Post.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-14
Adrsee 20 Mothers

Mrs. WinsIow 5 Soothing Syrup sho1id al
ways i, esd for children teetElng /,
soo.hes TIE chiid. softens ne gUuss.ailars al
pain. cures wlai cello. and . tie bes:
remedy for diar-hoeA twenty-five cents .
bottle. Of tf-w4s,t
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-07
A Peculiar Sirike.

CuIcAGo, ILL.,, Jan. GA peculiar strike
is how in progress at the Pullman car
works. The entire wood-carving force, TO
the. number OF eighty, are on a strike,
having quit work Tuesday afternoon. The
strikers are not demanding more wages
or shorter hours; they have no grievances
against any boss, and do not desire the
dismissal Of any OF their fellow workman,
nor are they clamoring for recognition as a
union. In fact, they protest against being
classed in The cabinet department, and
demand that they be recognized rs q
separate and distinct department, and that
a foreman be appointed TO take charge Of
the wood-carving room. The strike was
referred TO the national executive commit
tee OF the wood carver' union, and has
been officially Endorsed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-07
NOTICE.

The stockholders n the Mississippi 3 Tennessee
HAiirnad Company hfe hefCby ngtihed by direction
NJ the President aud nunrfl u Direction 81 aid
COMPANY aud NJ request ~ the siockhuldcr' Con.
yunilnu that q gcncrl mcciingof The sinck holders
al aid COMPANY vi ~ held ~ tile ollre ~ scrfc.
lnfy ana 'Trusufuf ~ the Company IN Memphis.
Tenn, on TIE last Ntdnf,lai 81 lahrav, itvs 70.
n rcncfal mortgage on ail The property aud flehi.
~ the Company. fcrurnH 4An1toO 4 PCT cent
iands aud sirh other business ns may cofue lAiUfg
them III tald meeting This notice 20 h. published
thiHy dnys in enc ncntpaTFr In each county
through which the rad passtt
IN nfinf ~ tie President ana Hoard ~ Directors
''''' "A IANn ecet,tett
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-07
A Coroner Assassinated.

vienna, ILL.,, Jan. 6.-F. A. Boyt, cor
oner OF Jackson county, was assassinated
near hero yesterday while riding along
the public road. He was found lying in
the road with bullet hole in the back of
his head. Ills revolver was lying near
with three empty chambers, indicating
that he had struggle with the assassins
and was shot with his own weapon. The
deceased was acting deputy sheriff and left
here yesterday morning with warrants on
some parties living in the western part OF
the county. The affair has caused great
excitement here, as he was not known Ia
have any enemies.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-07
KISS ME QUICK.
rhird Day Of the campbell-Arbuclsl

80 ---a
Third Day of the Campbell-Arbuckle
Breach of Promise Case.
New YoRK. Jan, 6.--Thc third day OF
the proceedings IN the Campbell-Arbuckle
breach Of promise suit opened today with
q crowded cor,rt room. The prosecution
finished. this morning, and Mr.. Parsons
said that the defense would. not occupy
much time. Miss Campbell took her seat
in the witness chair and Mr.. Parsons re-
sumed his cross-examination. Mr.. Par
sons asked her II she had q letter written
at the time she became distrustful. She
answered that she could not produce any
one letter, but that the entire correspond
ence made her dis,rustful. After some.
further examination, during which nothing
interesting was developed, the witness was
excused John T.. Parsons then made q
motion for non-suit on the grounds that
there was no evidence to show q breach of
the promise OF marriage. The defendant
had not refused TO marry her. Judge Beach
denied the motion, holding that the breach
might be inferred from n-performance.
On opening for the defense Mr.. Parsons
said that Mr. Arbuckle had been loving
kind and afiectionate TO the last. While
he was on sick bed, she was consulting
lawyers about the case. Now she wants
money instead OF Mr.. Arbuckle and his
love. 1t had been said that the suit had
for its object the yindication OF the plain
tifTs reputation. But he had nothing to
Say against the character OF the plaintiff.
Several witnesses for the defense were
then examined in reference to Arbuckle's
illness and his having to leave the city on
account OF i'll health. Other letters written
by the defendant to the plaintiff were read,
but they contained nothing of interest out
side OF the k. m. O. and h. expressions
After the recess the counsel announced
that the case was closed. Arguments will
In ,noIn ON NIon,lav