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Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
JUST INDIGNATION

ST. LOUIS, No, March 21.-A Post-Dis
patch special says: The people OF Coal
Hill, Ark, are worked up to Juror over
a series of outrages that have given that
peaceful mining camp criminal notoriety
that is disgusting and there is promise of
a double lynching very soon. Clifford, the
penitentiary warden who so brutally served
the prisoners under him, is in the hands of
Hill Jail at once. While awaiting for him
the people clamor for George Crisp. who is
now in Ozark Jail, having been arrested
Yesterday by the sheriff, charged with
criminal assault on the Swear old daughter
of Rev. Huddleston of Coal Hill Both
prisoners are hourly expected at Coal Hill
and hanging bee is very probable.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22

In his lecture sa "Innigraas1" Dr. Bemis
gavo . picture Of The immigrant 1t the low
level to which be has now mostly fallen. On
board . steamer Of the Allan line at her
wharf in Baltimore large number Of these
people wsre gathered 10 their feed. This WAS
pork and potatoes cooked together in kettle
with eopious liquid accompaniment Gath
cred in groups On ne deck about zach kettle,
tho only Htfs in pos.sssisn Of each grsup
was ussd ~ the Art nan, Who cut OF
slice Of pork and pas.sd tie knifs 70 His
nsisAsor Making cup q The nsss BY tAs
aid q kis pain and little aagr, he ns1s
step YVES - sseurS . potato And Dfses n on
tie thumb end Of his AAnA rAsa with tho
lalls he poured ~ ssuD svW he pstato and
lss Il kfsA&s down - Ne meat. Dy Fsvsr1Ag
his hAnd aad saHAg f1sa sseA end Of II al
tsrDatsly hs w1s able - sas meat, potato
and snip al In els process. The sight Of q
ship load Of people engaged in this eccupa-
tion must have bssn Inspiring -BuRalo TX
pre0.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
a POSTMASTER IN TROUBI

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March 2l.-Wm. Sti-
gall, postmaster at Stewartsville, Dekalb
county, Missouri, was today brought be-
fore c. M. Durham, United State commits
sioner by the United States marshal on
two separate charges, one for taking and
opening letters addressed to others with
intent to pry into the business and secrets
OF others The other charge, will
fully. OBTAINING. delaying and embezzling
letter. addressed to others. He waived
examination and entered into bond, in
pearance at the April term Of the United
States district court This party seems to
have been systematically intercept;ns the
correspondence Of parties here and else
where in regard to the Stevartviile bank
failure. He was detected through decoy
letters
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22

This man Swi1asy, who wants 10 be train
robher, and isn't, has most remarkable eyes
he is . dead shot, IL such . thing exists, and
you would think - when you Art look a
him. his eyes, which are very dark and
piercing, affect one unplsasantly, mainly ~
cause 10 has in the iris, and Immediately
around the pupil. light grey mag tAat you
win net ind the ordinary human ~. In
tact never NV bat tlrss Ean with that ring
and they were all dead shos with the rtAs or
revolver havs heard and believe that this
kind Of an eye il always found in good
na1ksmsn; bst II does not follow BY any
means that . nan without it isn't q good shot,
Ysr hear . great deal sSsus men being am
bidsxtsrous In the use G the revolver.
have net men who cealA sheet wsll with
either had, but thsss sssri0 you hsr about
sueh men - Rasds and others being able &c
FIRE successfully At two narh-o.s to the
extreme rteAt and tie other 70 the extreme
left-are In ny cyinisa fairy tals4-D-tec*
I've in 0iobe-Democ1s&
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
FIFTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.

CLAY CENTER, Hans, March 2l-The
Republican committee of the fifth con-
gressional district met in this city last
evening and after somewhat stormy SEES
sion decided to call two conventions, one
May 1 at junction City to nominate can
didate for congress. The other two DAYS
later, on May 3, at Clay Center, to nomin-
ate presidential elector and two dele
gates to the national convention at Chi
cago. During the proceedings Chairman
Baker had what he considered
a vital misunderstanding with the COM
mittee and rendered his resignation,
which was accepted and W. S. Stambaugh
chosen in his place. The Anderson COM
mittee also met here last night This
morning it endorsed the action of the Re
publican committee by deciding to issue
an address to the Anderson men of the
district, advising them to acquiesce in this
and take part in the primaries and conven-
ton under the calls
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
Observation-Disclosures

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, March 2l.-The
declaration in the house Of representatives
Tuesday to the effect that the claims of
government laborers under the eight-hour
law should not be paid because they are
barred by the statute of limitation caused
much surprise on the part of hundred or
more Of such men living here. They as
sert that their claims have been constantly
pressed. that their rightfulness has been
acknowledged by part payment, that the
secretary of war in 1874 promised that they
should be paid. The payment of the
claims would give residents of this city
over $780, 900
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
SUPPOSED TO BE MURDERED.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, March 21.-A Spokane
Falls, W. t., special to the Pioneer Press
says: Judge Hogan to-day received the
following telegram from Sand Point,
Idaho:
learn from Indians and other parties
who understand the Indian language that
Pelkey, Pendleton and Pipkins have been
murdered At Priest Lake by Indians.
FSignedl w. P. LIGHT.
The three men referred to went up to
Priest Lake last fall to prospect through
the winter. Nothing has since been
heard of them. Pinkln was a midship-
man in the United States navy at the
breaking out Of the war but resigned to
90 into the confederate army, where he
served throughout the war with much
distinction The matter will be thoroughly
investigated.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 2l.-Dispatches
tonight state that the hurricane which did
such great damage at Calhoun, Ga, last
night, passed over east Tennessee.
At and near Lenoirs, much damage was
done and several lives lost.
The residence of j. H. Williams, three
miles east of Lenoirs, was completely
swept away and his wife carried off in the
wreck and killed. The body of Mrs. Will
liams was found today in the Tennessee
river. where it had been blown. She was
in bed when the house was blown away.
The next residence struck by the storm
was that of Geo. w. Hardin. The building
was totally demolished, but the family es-
capped The storm then crossed a timbered
ridge and tore up every tree by the roots In
its track
The home Of James Linginfalter was re-
duced to kindling wood. In it were John
X. Smith, who was killed and little
daughter of John Lingerfalter who had a
leg broken.
The dwellings Of VIM. King and John
Gideon were blown down. Seven men,
bers Of the King family were badly in
Jured and two of the Gideons were so seri
ously hurt that they can not recover.
Inc mousse OF Lafayette FRAZER was a
total wreck, and jackson Prater was
blown over the garden fence, but escaped
with injuries. The cyclone travelled in
a northeasterly direction and bureau in
the Williams house was found this after
noon half a mile from where the residence
stood.
At Lodon, Tenn, the house of George
Moses was completely destroyed and every
member of his family barely escaped with
their lives. They are all seriously injured.
The bacon from Worley's smoke house
WAS blown two miles AWAY
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
PORTUGAL

OPoRTo, March 21-While a perform
ance was in progress at the Banquet
theatre last night. an explosion of gas &C.
Cured The theatre took fire and was de-
stroyed. The house was full of spectators
and a number Of lives were lost.
Eighty bodies have been taken from the
ruins. Most Of those burned were in the
third tier of boxes and galleries where
whole families were suffocated. There
was terrific struggle at the
doors when the spectators tried
to escape. Large numbers were suffo-
Gated and trampled upon. Many on reach
ing the street were SO seriously injured
that they vomited blood. Nearly all the
victims were spectators. The actors
escaped in their theatrical costumes.
Many in the theater finding themselves
unable to reach the doors, jumped from the
windows. Some corpse. were found in the
stage boxes. The gas was extinguished
shortly after the fire broke out, thus add
ing to tho confusion. Large gangs of
workmen are exploring the ruins. Two
bodies were discovered locked in close
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
PROBABlY FROZEN

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March IA Times
special from Kit Carson, Col, says that
three men left that place Sunday evening
during the blizzard and it is feared were
frozen to death before they reached the
ranch where they were employed. A rescu-
ing party started after them, but has not
returned.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
RAILROAD MATTERS.
A Threatened Tie Up in the Northwest
The Missouri Pacific Will Handle
%" Freight.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, March 21-It
transpires today that general tie up of
northwestern roads has only been pre-
vented by Chief Arthur's counsels. The
men have been on the point of striking for
some time, but were unwilling to take the
responsibility of doing so without ap-
proval of the grand officers and support of
the whole brotherhood. Committees of
engineers and firemen went to Chicago
yesterday to consult Mr.. Arthur. On the
result of their visit depends whether a
general tie up will be begun or not.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
A GAIN.

1NDIANAPoL1s Ind. March 21.-The an
nual meeting OF the stockholders of the
Chicago, st. Louis & Pittsburg Railroad
annual report for 1887 showed a surplus
for 1887 Of 1885,. 1855, against loss for 1885
of 1915, 1910, showing gain for the year
of 1855, HIS
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
ACOuO WAVE,

ST. PAUL. Mimi, March 2l.-Specials to
to the Pioneer Press indicate that a cold
wave Of great severity, accompanied by a
heavy and cutting forty mile hour wind,
prevailed at various points in southeastern
Dakota, Minnesota and northern Wiscon-
sin last night and today. Only the general
absence of loose snow has prevented gen
eral blockade Of the railroads As it i.
most trains are behind time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
POLICI COURT.

The gang of five deadbeats who had been
picked up on the street the night before
appeared before his honor. They were all
penniless and upon obtaining a promise
from each of them to leave the city they
tramp.
The trial of Jack Bolton, on the charge
of keeping house of prostitution, took
up the afternoon A number of dusky
damsels and one fallen white woman
were in court as witnesses. His honor
found him guilty as charged and assessed
fine of e25 and costs.
JUSTICE COURT.
The trial Of William Etfie, the colored
man who made such a stout resistance to
arrest at the corner Of Second and Market,
had his trial yesterday afternoon. The
former charge WAS dismissed and being
found guilty Of an assault and battery was
fined $40 and cost, which he was unable to
pay.
Mamie Mason, the young woman who,
it is stated, had robbed old man Tahan
last Sunday, yesterday appeared in court
to answer to the charge Of grand larceny.
She was unable to furnish the required
bond Of 500 and was sent to tho county
jail.
Her alleged accomplish, George Hen
messy, was arrested upon similar charge.
He is still in the city prison and will be
given a hearing today.
John Schlauser, who is accused Of being
a jointist had his case continued until
next Saturday.
Requisition papers were also issued for
the arrest of a criminal outside Of the
state.
DIR. PoLLARD's CASE.
At Justice Barrett's court the case of
State vs. Pollard was taken up and the ar
gument Of the coun.els heard. At one
o'clock his honor gave his opinion upon,
the case. He said that while he may have
known something Of the case, he based his
finding entirely upon the evidence in the
trial. He bound the defendant over to the
next term Of district court to answer to
the charge preferred against him and fixed
his bond at 81 500. 4
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
EVERY DAY
We have Something Attractive
at Our Store, Something a
Little or q Great Deal
Better than can be
Bought Else
where.

For today we offer some bar
gains opened yesterday and We
believe way below regular.
RECEIVED YESTERDAY.
All wool cashmere ShaWlS,
beauti ful shades. At 1877 each
Boys sailor collars, percale, at
5 cents each.
Boys sailor collars, real tOrchOn
lace, at ] cents each.
Hair ornaments, % gross as
sorted, styles just from the man
uTacturer, at about One-half regu-
lar price.
Full regular ingram solid color
seamless hose at z C per pair.
An elegant line Of boys ties at
lOc each and up.
ALSO WE OFFER
so styles of new and beautiful
effects in dress goods, So inches
wide, at Is cents.
Another case OF those beautiful
SatteenS at 10 cents, containing
some new designs.
T. L FOX & SON,
$50 North Main St.
That New Store.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
MANITOBA ExIIES EFT

HILLsBo Oak, March 2l.-aany hun
dreds Of Canadians in Dakota who were
driven from Manitoba by the oppression Of
monopoly and disagreement, are closely
watching the treatment of Premier Green
way and Martin at Ottawa. Should Man
itoba be driven TO arms to break the yoke
Of bondage hundreds will reeross the lines
and be found marshaled in the ranks Of
those who are struggling for freedom.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
A RATTtE w1HINNIaNs

NoGALEs, A. T., March 2I.-On the 10th
inst. Lieutenant Colonel Gonzales with a
force under his command had q battle
with band of Nalui Indians in the
Latino mountains. Two Indiana ver.
killed and several wounded. On the same
day At point called A9uajo de los Burras.
the same officer encountered another band
OF Indians and hal fight, in which he
succeeded in routing them.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
NAIL MILLtN TROUBLE.

ST LOUIS, March 2l.-Au application
was made in the circuit courl of Belleville.
Ill, today for the appointment Of re-
ceiver for the Western nail mill. owned by
the Continental hank of St. Louis, the
Missouri furnace company, the Sligo fur
mace company, Briar Hill iron company
of Ohio and H. Z. Schrsder as trustee.
The grounds on which a receiver is asked
is that the interest on certain bonds issued
by the company is unpaid. The case was
taken under Amusement.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
Whea

You are preparing 10 take journey there
are certain things absolutely necessary to
q travellers safety and comforts through
ticket that you are positive is good and at
9 price that you know is the lowest posi-
bic to be obtained anywhere.
Z Besides these essentials there are always
SC Icc minor details worth looking after,
such, as 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.
Ito have these details attended to by
those Of well known reliability response
bility, intelligence and long experience,
you will do well to call at the Union ticket
office, 122 North Main street, and Union
depot near Oak street, and consult the
employees Of the Atchison, Topeka and
SAINTS Fe and ST. Louis and San Francisco
lines, their authorized agents, representing
the best lines east, west, moth or south
Four train. daily to the east, all Of them
equipped with Pullman palace Sleeping
cars, both morning and night trains.
W. d. MURDOCH,
Nd
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
SNOW IN ARIZONA.

ST. LOUIS, March 21.-Reports from Hol-
brooke, Winslow rnd Kingman, Ariz, say
that it showed all day yesterday. There
has been no such storm of wind and snow
for many years. The snow is drifted to
the depth of many feet in many places.
Cattle are suffering greatly from the
unusual cold. Sheep In the range are
scattered and it is feared the loss will be
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
A BOND SALE.

New YORK, March 21.-A New York syn
dictate of bankers, which is said to include
DreSel. Morgan & Co., has purchased
5000. coo Rock Island per cent bonds,
which a German syndicate undertook to
market but failed to do so. The price
paid was about 1924 and interest, about
per cent lower than the price fixed by the
old syndicate
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
BLINDED BY A SPARROW.

KANSAS CITY, March 2l-A Times spe-
cial from Omaha reports remarkable
accident at that place today. AS Henry
Mills, commercial traveller for Lynn
Mass, house, stepped of a Burlington
train an English sparrow few blindly into
his right eye, and, the sharp bill penetrat-
ing the eyeball, it was ruined The spar
row itself was blind, having had its eyes
plucked out in fight short time pre-
yiaus
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
DRIVEN DESPERATE Nv GRIEF

NEW YORK, March 21.-A handsome, ex-
pensively attired woman, about 26 years
old, jumped into the East river thi. after
noon. Being rescued and taken as pris-
oner TO Bellevue hospital, she gave the
name of Annie Adams, and told the nurse
that she was betroth ned TO a wealthy young
man who lived IN San Francisco, but after
the wedding arrangements had been made
her lover was found dead in his room-ap-
parently killed by his own hand.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
DENNIS DISGUSTEO.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Dennis Kear-
ney had An interview with the president
today and denounced the pending Chinese
treaty The president said he thought the
treaty would be at least tried fo- = while
Kcarney said II 1t was it would mean los.
of fourteen electoral votes on the Pacific
coast to the Democratic party. To a re-
porter Mr.. Kearney said: I'm going back
to Frisco tomorrow to report my non-suc-
cess to my people. l have been unsuccess-
full before committees of both houses and
the white house. too
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
AN ENORMOUS OvEREI OW

POPLAR BLUFF, Mont, March 21.-The
Missouri river broke yesterday, two dams
formed, the river overlooked its banks and
the whole river bottom, which includes
millions of acres of land, is inundated for
over 100 miles. There will be a great loss
of cattle. The bridges on the Manitoba
railroad are all right. Settlers living in
the bottom lands have Como to the hills.
The water is the highest ever known in
this vicinity
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
SEVEREST OF THE WINTER

PEMBRIA, d. t., March 21.-One of the
severest storms of the winter set in last
evening. The fall of the snow was tire
mendous, and damp cold wind hurled Il
about in such a furious rate it was i'm
possible for pedestrians to remain on the
streets. The weather is growing colder
and it Ia feared there will be loss of life on
the prairieS
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22

A complete history and guide Of Okla-
homa illustrated with sectional map Of tn.
Indian Territory, by Col. T. c. Cole.
Everybody contemplating going to that
country should have one Ii is the only
history ever written of that wonderful
country. Price DC and 81. by mail Ok
lahoma Publishing Co, Wichita. Kan,
and news dealer. generally. d9o-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
RAISED HIS SALARY.

CHICAGO, March 21.-Chairman Blanch
ard of the Central Traffic association some
time ago notified his managers that he
was about to resign and remove to New
York. In order to retain his services, his
salary, it is announced today, has been
increased from BIZ, 900 to $4,000 a year,
and he has consented to remain.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
A TRAIN SNOWEDIN.

MINNEAPOLIS, March 21.-A passenger
train on the Chicago s. Northwestern rail
road is reported to be showed in between
Havana and Claremont, Mimi. with be-
tween $50 and 200 passengers on board.
Provisions are exhausted and supplies
were sent this afternoon from Owatonna,
there being no prospect of getting the
train out
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
EXeryhadY ~akea II

The Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska rail-
way (St 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. II 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 & Nebraska rail-
way. (Rock Island Route. For further
particulars address Jno. Sebastian, G. r. Is
p. A., Topeka Kan 60-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
VAlUABLES RECOVERED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. March 2l.-Detec-
tive Hume, of Wells Fargo & Co., is ad-
vised that after the Stein Pass train rob
bers had been killed by the Mexican troops
recently, all the stolen diamonds, jewelry
and money except 500 were recovered from
the bodies.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
GAVE UP THE FIGHT.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March H.-After
three weeks Of self-enforced idleness the
ship carpenters and calkers who quit
work in An endeavor to secure ten hours
pay for nine hours work have resolved to
give up the fight and return to their duties.
This conclusion was reached at meeting
held last evening. The men will report at
the yards tomorrow morning.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
SUFFRAGE LEAGUE RECEPTION.

NEW YORK, March 21.-The Woman's
Suffrage league tonight gave reception
to the foreign delegates to the interna-
tional council of women, to be held shortly
at Washington. The parlors of the Park
Avenue hotel were crowded. Among the
foreign delegates present were Mrs. Ashton
Dixie, Of New Castle, England: Mrs Alice
Scatcherd, of Leeds. England; Mrs. Zeedel
Barnes Gustafson, Of Sweden: Mrs. Sophia
Groth, OF Norway: Nine. Bogelot, of Paris,
France, and Baroness Alexandria Grupen-
borg, Of Finland.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
Unitarian Literature.

Current periodicals, sermons By E z
Hale, Fl. v. Billows. j. F. Clarke and
others free on Application 70 !; Hoseiand,
be had gratis at any Of the Sunday morn
ing services q: Son. Of Herman hall, No
III y. Marke. ST., city. VI limo
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22

The Missouri Pacific, eft. Scott Route"
is selling tickets to Phoenix, Arizonia, and
return for s65, good six months to return.
Phoenix is in the heart of the famous Salt
river valley, the garden OF the southwest.
Rich in mineral wealth. All kinds of
fruit, grain and a good grazing country
For maps, tlme tables and information
write or call at city ticket Office, 127 Main
street, Wichita. \. c. KELRAN,
d64 tt Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
RaSls Publishing Hsass.

NJ. NJ Murdoch & Bro, proprietors
printers, binders, publishers and blank
book manufacturers. All kinds Of county.
township and school district record. and
blanks. Legal blanks Of every description
Complete stock Of justices dockets and
blanks. Job printing of all kinds Cor.
respondence solicited. Address all com
munications to
r. P. MUBpocK, Manager,
dSS-tf. watt Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
RESTRICTIONS REMOVED.

ST. LOUIS, March 21.-Superintendent
Dickinson, of the Missouri Pacific railroad,
and General Manager Hays, of the Wa
bash. have issued orders to their men to
receive and handle all freight given them
by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail
road, the order to go into effect imme-
diatelv
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
EIGHTEEN INCHES OF SNOW.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, March 21-One of
the worst storms of the winter prevailed
over Northern Wisconsin yesterday. The
snow was wet and of the heaviest texture
and some fifteen or eighteen inches fell,
much Of it melting as it came down.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
THE BELGIAN MINISTER ROBBED

THE BELGIAN MINISTER ROBBED.
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-The residence
of the Belgian minister in this city was
entered on Sunday night by burglar and
robbed Of $3.50 worth of French and Belgian
money and the private dispatch box, con
tanning valuable papers of the minister.
There was no one at home 1T the time ex
cept the housekeeper, who was asleep, and
there is no clue to the robber.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
Ts Peal Ynst. A,snts

Pocket real estate books for lands and
lots for sale at this Office Orders By mail
promptly filled. Address all orders 20
The WICHITA EAGLE, Wichita, Kan, r.
2. Murdoch, Manager da3 IT,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-22
SPAIN.

MADRID, March 21-Reports are being
received Of great suffering among the peo-
pie in the rural districts, owing to severe
weather. Many have persisted in the snow
and cattle and sheep are lost In the drifts.