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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
A New Departure.


New York Sun, Saturday.
What could be more pregnant evil
dence OF the tendency of our Democratic
institutions than this spectacle of the
president acting. as the virtual chief
marshal of political procession? That
In SO doing he breaks with tradition
shows that tradition in the United States
Is not old enough to have crystallized
into binding precedent. it may also be
thought to indicate the extent to which
he now appreciates the Importance of
maintaining close relations between
himself and the Democracy. Heaven
helps those who help themselves.
Welcome, then, this president restored
to his party, to this awakened aspirant
for popular approval, to this astute
political manager, to this soiicitous
partisan Democrat, Grover Cleveland.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

In the Democratic ranks. shouting tariff
reform" Success would bring out their
true colors. Soma short-sighted Repub-
hcans are also there Should the Demo
Gratis win the eixction, this latter class
viii be saying few years hence, when
too late, Il was blind. They will not
fool me that way again Vote for your
selves; vote for protection.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
JUDGE PETERS ON ELECTION DAY.

Remember Judge Peters on election
day. No congressional district in the
United States eyer had more indus
trlous representative and few more able
He is of the people and for the people. In
the war for the Union he fought as a
private in the ranks. He has been
Wichita's earnest friend and in caring
for her interests was never remiss. His
record is not only clear on that point,
but so clear that all the contemplate
lies of the Democratic papers cannot
blur much less eiface it. He couldn't
have done more for our people had he
been a resident and property owner of
the city. His district is the largest and
most populous of any district in the
United States, and being new district
in process OF formation and development
its demands and wants have been cores
pondingly numerous. But he has proved
equal to the demand, commanding with
his tireless pains and energy the admira-
ton of his colleagues from every state
and all parties. He is, in short, grand
truthful man whose experience alone is
worth to this district all, and more, than
would be the efforts of any three new
and untried men. Local pride is all well
enough. but don't forget your party,
your principles and above all the eminent
services and deservings Of Sam Peters
on election day.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

In almost any Democratic paper one
picks up just now may be seen such
timely admonitiop to its partisan readers
as this: Keep clear, cool head on cleo
ton aay. If you must get full, wait I'M
til the votes are all in"
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

In reply to question from a Boston
newspaper, the managing editor of the
New York Sun gives it as his opinion
that while New York will be very close,
''the chances favor Harrison's carrying
il by 900 plurality"
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
One Candid Democrat

The editor of the Smithville News saws:
''We edit the paper this week lying in
bed; but a careful perusal of it will dis
close the fact that man can. lie in bed
as well as out of it.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
''vote fo- Yourselves. i"

Nacs's fforc and FAhrlc-
This is our last say 10 voters, whether
Democrats or Republicans. whether
Irish, English, German or Americana
If you get your bread and butter either
directly or indirectly from our textile
industries, vote the Republican ticket
True tariff reform is what we want, and
what We can ges under a Republican
government The cry by the Demo
cratic party is = bait, catchwori. TO
get yoIIr votes All the fras traders are
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
SPECIAL SALE

Of Ladies and Children's Knit
Underwear. Big drive in Chill
dren's Union Suits. We will
close this lot at 4Sc; all sizes.
We sold them for 81 and 81. 90.
Odd lot Of Infants Underwear
at 15c.
Ladies Knit Wool Skirts, all
colors, very cheap.
Forty-four dozen Misses wool
hose at 25c a pair, worth 40c.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

All this talk of John Martin standing
anyshow for being elected governor of
Kansas is nonsense so fiorid as to be a
gag. Humphrey will be elected by forty
thousand majority
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
But He Cawn't, Dontcherknow

According tothe dispatches Mrs. Cleve-
land appeared in New York yesterday
with swimming smile" If her husband
can command that sort of a smile in
New York he will be a very, very happy
man.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

VIII be held at the following places:
Valley Center, November 3-W Stanley, g A
MARYLAND
Colwich, November sc w Jones. II l. Taylor.
Mt. Hope. November st Wall, Callahan
b. II. DOWNING, chairman.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

Col. Bob Ingersoll is all right on the
question of protection to American IN
.sistries, but he goes too far when he ad
socates unrestricted Immigration We
,"ouid not have immigration absolutely
Restricted 10y any means. bat of the tive
extremes that would be. in our Judgment.
lss detrimental 10 American interests.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

Since 1889 the Republicans have re-
duced the revenues $3.50, 000, 900, Of
which S191 100000 was from internal
revenues and $13S,OOO, 600 from Gus
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

The only possible parallel for the low
down meanness of Galloway's circular
would be a sons defamation of his own
parents or a husbands libel of his own
wife.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

Our Democtatic friends shed floods OF
tears over the carpet on the poor mans
floor, as it sympathizes with him for his
sufferings under the robber tariff Their
tears have so blinded them that they
have not been able to see the following
facts: In 1861 the only carpets made in
the United States were rag carpets. In
those days a good Brussels carpet
cost So. 80 per yard and the old-fashioned
ingram carpets $50 per yard. These
were all imported. Now as good as a
Brussels carpet can be bought for ST.
per yard and as good as ingram at 70
cents, and these all made in American
looms by American labor. In point of
fact, instead of expressing the poor the
protective tariff is the poor mans best
friend. In the case Of the carpet cited
above, the tariff has brought the price
down SO that he can afford one-and a
good one at that-to cover his floor. if he
SO desires: whereas the price, before it
was brought down by reason of the
tariff, was beyond the reach of all save
the wealthy. The same is true of blan-
kets, and clothing, and nails-in fact, al
most everything that is embraced in the
list of family and household necessities.
The intelligent poor man knows these
facts and will defend his own interests
by voting the Republican ticket, which
means protection.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
prising,

Will Masrh Murdoch ever sing the song
of Victory he has written? That's the
question. If it's as bad as his last poem,
most people hope he will have no chance to
spring tx. G. News.
Yes, he calculates to sing that song
next week, beginning next Wednesday
morning, bright and early. But he don't
calculate that it will be appreciated by
those who are not attuned to the Repub-
ican concord; just as he knew his last
poem would not be appreciated by the
Doors who are devoid of poetic sentiment
And it is pleasing to know that effort
was not wholly unappreciated, just as
that victory song will be.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Superintendent of Public Instructions,
GEORGE w. WINANS, of Davis County
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE
TICKET.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Secretary of State,
WILLIAM HIGGINS, of Shawnee County
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Representative, S4th District,
II. c. BOYLE.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Representative SD District,
L. w. PHILLIPS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Treasurer of State,
J. W. HAMILTON, of Sumner County
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Representative. SD District,
GEO. l.. DOUGLASS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Senator 29th District
o. ii. BENTLEY.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

The Colwich Courier says that Bentley
is poet and attributes the following
touching lines to his pen;
The election is near; the results | can hear,
What will you do then. dear Healy.
You'll work on the sewer, and say, Next
time can do her y
That's what you'll do; yes really.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For County Attorney,
W. S. NORRIS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court,
w. A. JOHNSTON, of Ottawa County.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

The Arkansas City Traveller claims to
have it from what it deems reliable
sources that there is a secret organiza-
ton in that (Cowley) county, the object
of which is to defeat certain candidates
on the Republican county ticket. That
is the chief object of the Vidette organi-
cation, as we understand it. But per-
haps that is the organization the Travel
er refers to. That such a secret conclave
exists for the purpose of controlling cleo
lions there seems to be no doubt. A
sharp lookout will discover it's methods
at the polls next Tuesday.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

FOR CONGRESS, SEVENTH DISTRICT
SAMUEL r. PETERS
OF HARVEY COUNTY.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Lieutenant Governor,
A. j. FELT, of Nemaha County.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Auditor of State,
TIMOTHY MCCARTHY, of Pawne
County.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Probate Judge,
w. Z. BUCKNER.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

Nobody has invented eo1tHvaacs
whereby a nan at the theatre can crUp .
cen. IN the $50. and re. Glove
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Attorney General,
L. B. KELLOGG, of Lyon County.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For District Clerk,
CHAS. II. LULING.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

Wichita claims the largest registration
of any city i'll Kansas. So does Topeka
h. c. Star.
Well, here are the figures; they tell
the tale:
Wichita Observation-Disclosures. s, 433
Topeka ................S S, 039
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

For Superintendent Public Instruction
ID. S. PENCE.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

Two banks have on deposit little up
wards of fifty thousand dollars each Of
that court house building fund for which
they are paying five per cent. One Sc
curity bondsman qualities to being
worth over and above all indebt-
edness, one million, six hundred
and forty thousand dollars. The
county's money is not only absolute
ly safe but the banks are paying the in
terest which the bonds call for, and the
county will not be out a cent. Who
wouldn't rather have the use of twenty
six thousand dollars of school money for
nothing than to have fifty thousand of
county money and pay five per cent?
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
For Governor,

II MIN Z. HUMPHhE1 :, OF MOHVgOn
erv County.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
'1 aI1;,,| l n5 \! Fa aLIIi,
AND
Another Great Bargain Week
SPECIAL PRICES.
PRICES THAT PLEASE
Peculiarly pleasant principles connected
with our Special Sales. TRUTH, FACTS.
RELIABILITY and RESPONSIBILITY, No
one can ask for more

We are overstocked on Mems
knit underwear. Big lot cut
price. White scarlet natural
woods Scotch grey, etc. Look
at this very low price, SIC, 4So,
Csc and 96c; worth twice the
money.
Mems wool half hose at loo
25c and 35c; best value ever
offered.
Mems plain white and fancy
bordered linen hamdkerchiefs NJ
10, 15c, II, 20 and - cents. You
can't resist buying these.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS

For Commissioner I'd District,
c. A. VANNESS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-03

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14
Damage in the Red River Valley.
The Levee Suddenly Breaks at
Alexandria, Mo.
Tho Town Entirely Inundated and
the People Afloat.
The Effort to Check the Rush Of
Water Proves Futile.
Soventy-Fivo Thousand Acres of the
Missouri Bottom Submerged
Losses In Arkansas Beyond
Computatio

Sr. LouIs, Mo-, May l3.--Advices from
the Red river country report that damage
done to the inhabitants of the Red river
valley during the past ten days is almost
beyond computation, and the overflow tho
largest since 1913. Most OF the plantations
near the river have been covered with
water four to six feet deep, aud many
miles Of fencing, cribs and barns have
been washed down and carried away.
Many Of the people have lost their house,
hold furniture, provisions and corn. In
several places the river water extended
from the hills Of Arkansas TO the hills Of
Texas, a distance OF ten to fourteen miles.
At West Norwood negro was drowned
yesterday In trying to swim from the
overflow. Two white men were drowned
in Mill creek, and quite number Of
other deaths are reported but names not
given. Planting in the bottoms will all
have TO be done over again.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14

tells, A basketful OF them has been
received in the Shelby delegation, signed
by a few of the leaders for the Governor
and 10000 others" others claim to
speak for 'the people," "Shelby county,"
''the city OF Memphis" all 'commending
Shelby's firm stand for Bob, and bid you
God speed" One of them boldly pro-
claimed; "lf necessary, We will come up
and help YOU"
OF course rational individual under
stands all OF this, and is not deceived. The
Shelby delegates do not pretend TO give
them weight OF over 100 tons and smile,
but it is all contributed to wealth OF the
Western Union. There has been marked
decrease in the number of delegates since
Saturday afternoon, not less than score
OF the Shelby contingents have departed
hence, and are no doubt mighty among
their constituents. AS one gentleman
with the necessary staying qualities re-
marked: "They know when they have
enough, and are not coming back" There
are now not exceeding twenty-five of them
on the field, and more will leave tomorrow
night, nomination or no nomination.
Their proxies are in friendly hands. Per-
haps recruits may be drawn into and swell
the ranks into proportion for regular old
Shelby YELL but this remains TO be seen.
They are expected.
The disafected element will be augmented
on tomorrow should the unit rule continue
broken. II is said Knox county will throw
about halt her thirty-two votes from Tay-
lor TO Trousdale. Sullivan county's solid
ity will also be abiding OF the past. Ham
ilton county, which has been voting SOL
idly for Mcconnell, will throw about
seven Of her twenty-five 10 Taylor. Hardin
county, "eleven for Taylor" will join the
army that promises triumph the earlier.
Davidson county will remain about the
same, as its delegates are M violently ar
rayed as Shelby.
MCCONNELL MAY BE WITHDRAWN
tomorrow, leaving the field to Taylor and
Trousdalc. II no new candidate is en-
tered, the first two or three ballots will be
taken without startling developments.
Then will come the crisis II the resolu-
ton to refer the selection back TO the peo-
pie is not introduced, new candidate will
be sprung, and may perchance bring a
settlement East Tennesseans are not IN
clined toward Judge Tom Williams with
crimsoned hued enthusiasm.
There youare! there you arcl there YOU
are!' What will the harvest be2
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14
THE WEEK IN CONGRESS-.
Tho Course that Legislation VIII
Probably Take.

wAsuiNGroN, May 1911 the program
outlined by the Democratic majority Of
the ways and means committee holds
good, the coming week In the House will
be- entirely devoted 10 general debate on
the tariff bill, even Tuesday, which had
been set apart Tor the consideration Of
labor bills being occupied In that way, in
pursuance Of an arrangement 10y which
the committee on labor Is 10 have another
day at q later date. Interest la the discus
sion promises 60 increase ~ tho week
which will end the debate draws 10 a
close. owing 10 the fact that several OF
the leading spirits on both sides Of the
House arc announced 10 speak. Tho PEN
sion appropriation bill, the Cincinnati ex-
position bill. the plcuro pneumonia bill
aud the bill Tor the admission ol WASH
ingion Territory are the measures which,
moro than any others, bid iair 90 occupy
tlio time oi The senate in open session
during the week. aud they are likely, II
reached at all, 10 come mp la the order
named. The senate has iOr tomorrow
tho task OF deciding In what way aud TO
what extent, II at all, II viii admit tho
public 10 a knowledge Of iis proceedings
upon the fishery treaty. Tho treaty itsclt
may come up on Tuesday, and viii prob
ably consume the gtcatcrplrt of the week,
though II IL be- decided 10 III with open
doors it is not likely 10 be taken up until
the latter part OF the week.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14
TAYIOR's PROSPECTS.
A Relief Thnt Hc VIII ne Nominated ON
the second BaIiot To-day.

special DiApatch 10 lhc Appeal.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 13.-The air is
laden tonight with reports indicating that
Gov. X. L. Taylor will be nominated to-
morrow on the second ballot These are
10 the effect that indignation meetings
were held in Dickson and Robertson coun-
ties against the opposition Of these delcga-
tions TO Taylor. Tho former, which is en-
titled TO fourteen votes, is said 10 be- in.
strucied for the Governor, but cas-, only
four votes for him. The citizens do not
understand this, and are coming ON 20 look
after H. In Robertson county the feeling
Is 80 high that a delegation OF sevcniy-live
will bc here tomorrow, reconstruct the
vote Of tic delegation, and do something
TO the Hon. Joel D. Fort, leader Of the OPP
position. Other delegations without ad-
vice from home are said To be changing
TO Taylor because OF their weariness and
his continued lead.
Your correspondent will not vouch for
any Of these rumors, but Is inclined 81
doubt their accuracy, especially those re-
icrring 10 indignation meetings. II held
Saturday they would have been heard Of
here before this hours o'clock pm. The
Taylor men are rejoicing all the same.
A Alaughable incident occurred this morn.
ing at the Presbyterian church. The chair
man OF the Knox county delegation, who
has stood mp thirty times and east thirty
five votes for Taylor attended divine sery-
ice in that house. The sermon was rather
long, the weather suiry and the visitor
fell asleep. In the course Of his sermon
the minister referred TO John Knox. The
sleeper caught the last word just as his
eyes opened, and sprang TO his feet eX-
claiming In loud but hoaNe voice:
"Thirty.iive votes for Gov. X. l.. Taylorl"
Picture the situation n indccorously hila-
rious and IA would be correct
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14
ruEuAmRIs PARTY nr.rrx.
q, Has TaiIed 60 Control the Convention
AMER All.

Special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May lS.-One thing
has been clearly revealed, and that Is
that the Harris party has failed TO run the
convention 10 suit themselves. They have
simply succeeded in eFcciing n disgrceiul
deadlock They came here 10 nominate
n man who would hold 'thc old man,
but after iourdays they have accomplished
nothing. This shows that all their vaunt-
ing aud al their schcming has been ~ 30
mucn lost wind. The TACT is they don't
know what TO do, when 10 let loose or
where TO 20. II they could have settled
but they have been unable 10 do anything.
The handwriting on the wall Is very lcgi-
ble. and he who runs may read.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14
A LEVER BREAKs.
The Town OF Alexandria. NO., suddenly
Inundated.

Sr. LOWS, Mo-, May l3.-M II O'Clock
yesterday morning the lcvec situated south
Of Alexandra, Mo-, broke in several places
and vast volume OF water began pouring
into the town, which was completely inun-
dated. A spasmodic attempt was made TO
check the irresistible flow, but in u few
minutes the laborcrs quit and accepted the
inevitable. II required less than an hours
time 10 inundaio the entire town, which is
covered with water from two 60 six feet,
submorging almost every foot OF ground.
Water having reached half the houses,
their occupants have sought refuge IN the
upper stories Of buildings, where they will
be Imprisoned until the sudsidoncc OF the
| flood in the main streets. Tho
water IN fully three ieet dccp, circum-
scriling the moymeuts OF the population
and rendering transportation from one
point 10 another possible only 10y means oi
skifs or uidcly constructed RATS. Side
walks are ovcrflowcd and skihs are landed
IN the doorways Of private residences.
| business Is entirely suspended. There
has been no loss Of life or great damage 10
property within the town. AZ this point
! the Mississippi is seven miles wide and
within the n,ngc OF vision one vast ex-
panse of water grccts the eye.
Tho area Of farming land In the Missouri
bottoms that il submerged Is estimated at
1900 acres, and continuance of tho
food will result In an approXimatcd loss
10 the farming community of that region
Of nj least SiOO,OOO. A high wind pre-
vailed today, which caused the waves TO
wash openings In the Warsaw lcycc, which
aU,r.ta ur,i..ftuu Ia guun nO nnn ugrna of
fertile Illinois lind. The report which
reached the city that the lcyee had broken
at a point four or five miles south of War
s.,, sould not ha verin,I at E.pkuk
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-14
low rt Looked To Critical Observer
Yesterday.

neNttFuuNs
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May l3.-Nover In
he history Of political conventions has the
pirit Of obstinacy been more rampant and
bitter among opposing factions; never has
zen exercised more daring and expert
eats Of gcnemlship, and never have been
cen more surprising clmaxes. Veterans
n such service TO their country rs naming
candidates pronounce the convention now
being held a record breaker, In all the
espccis named. II is thoroughly In the
lands Of politicians, and at the mercy
4 timo servers. So long as the
money OF tho delegates lasts, just
% long will the convention con-
inue, until closed by surprising piece Of
trategy that will create panic and name
he candidate before the boys realize what
has been done. This cannot be conf.
len,ly predicted, because Of the fact that
both factions have experienced and alert
nanipulators to watch and thwart every
movement
The generalship Saturday night throws
lhe palm OF superiority TO the Taylor op-
|p{iiion factions strictly. Within the
Ranks may have been known the climax
iecred for, but not outside. Even the
newspaper men, who generally sec clearly
the objects sought, admit surprise, and
the rival leaders confess Il Knocked them
all In a heap. Before they were aware
the instructions muzzlc was removed from
delegations, and they even cheercd a
|fuling that confirmed signal defeat. What
n howl OF Indignation arose when the
light dawned no one who failed TO hear II
can realize. The ballot tina, followed can
not be regarded as Indicative Of inlivid.
ual preference among the delegates, be-
cause few Of them actually realized what
they were doing, soinienso was the anxiety
aud excitement. In Shelby alone fifteen
votes went to Mcconnell, for the reason
that the vote had been called. There was
no time for a reorganization or counting Of
noses, and II went that way by hurried
agreement The next on the thirty.lst
ballot will show something definite, what
that will be could only be taken at ran.
dom speculation, based upon an almost
unlimited multiplicity Of opinion OF every
state and character. There isexiremo BIT
tcrncss among the Shelby delegates, which
Is liable TO eliminate In a serious rupture,
and possibly bloodshed. This may sound
omlnous and overdrawn 10 your readers,
!. but Is nevertheless fact. The delegation,
though Il Jwn to be divided, has been in
clined 10 make merry over the wranglinn
IN other organizations deprccating Il as
They did, and the members have had all
iho amusement Of this sort that could bC
digested with anything like safety 10 theil
clothing. There has not been a day
Of the convention but what was marked
by exciting episodes and threatened
violence. These, familiar with the pa