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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
The Red Headed Ranger.

~nlcago News
The Hon. W. E. Hutchinson. Of Wich-
ia, Kan. is one of Senator Sherman 9
loudest shouters. He let the Sherman
boom rest long enough to ask Daily
News reporter if Tom Ochiltree. the csle-
brated red-headed ranger. had arrived 70
take part IN the convention. When In
formed that the prince Of Wales's bosom
companion had not put IN an appearance,
Mr. Hutchinson said:
Not here Well, that is astonishing,
to say the least. / hare known Tom
Ochiltree for many years, and If there is
one man living today than deserves CAPT
tai punishment, Ochiltree is the man. /
lived in Galveston, Texas, when Tom was
United States marshal for that district
He ran things with a high hand. and
with the recklsssness characteristic Of
the man. l was foreman Of tala federal
jury that tined him for asisappropriating
government funds. We returned yer
dict against him fer s13, 00o. and he
ought to have gone 10 the pen When
be was elected after 70 congress the
United States treasury COMPROMISED
with him for the palEry SUE Of $780,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
WICHITA'S INTEREsT.N THE SOUTH.
WEST
ID the Editor Of the EAoLE.

To the Editor Of the EAGLE.
Our county and in fact all of the south
ern tier of counties ought and would
give ali our patronage TO Wichita if we
only had railroad connections. Seward
county has voted $4,000 to aid in the
construction of the first road that viii
come through that county from east to
west, via Springfield, the county seat.
Stevens county has also voted hands and
Morton county will follow in few DAYS
These three counties VIII have voted an
aggregate of about S175. GOO. besides aid
to the extent of from So. 900 to 800. OCO
more could be donated in these three
counties to the Wichita & Western or
some other east and west road which
could run to Trinidad Col, and the
coal traffic they could command
would be enormous. All the merchants
would prefer to trade with Wichita in
preference TO Kansas CITY. Missouri. or
st. Joe. and the trade naturally belong
ing to Wichita by right of location. and
last but not least Wichita being a Kan
sas town would give her the trade. The
people of our country would be glad TO
have you extend your influence toward
helping Us 10 secure a road. All crops
are very fine. Wheat viii average
twenty-five bushels. and the corn pros
poets are immense. Yours truly.
OLD KAEsAS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Notwithstanding the extreme age of
the Old Roman, there is no sort of doubt
that he is looked to by the coachers of the
Democratic racers as the principal
sprinter-as the one upon whom they
must rely to win the contest. Neverthe-
less, as extremely awkard as it makes
him appear, they have him one day rep
resented as a safe, conservative states
man, caoutious in his policy and delib-
crate In his movements, and the next
day to be assured that he is a dashing,
always-at-the-front, get-there-Eh sort of
political leader, a Jehu to drive, a
John L. Sullivan to strike and worlds
champion to run. Practically, of course,
it makes no difference at all whether
MIR. Thurman bounds.like jack rabbit or
scoots like a weasel, he will find the
Republican candidates in front of him,
and from start to finish will never show
SO much as a nose alongside.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
THE NEXT SENATE,

Whatever may be the decisive battle
ground of the presidential contest there
is no doubt but that New Jersey alone
occupies the position of being the field
on which will be decided the control of
the next senate.
At best the Democracy can scarcely
hope for more than tie vote, which,
with a Democratic vice president, would
give it control of that body. Had Ore
gon gone Democratic it is possible that
the Democrats might have had clear ma
jority, for they will make desperate
effort to hold New Jersey. Should
this state elect Republican senator, the
Republicans would control the body by
a vote of 50 to 81. Thus it will be seen
that the legislative campaign in New
Jersey becomes national in interest. OF
those Of the present senate who hold over
twenty-siX are republicans and twenty
four Democrats, leaving twenty-six to be
elected, OF these the Republicans will
almost certainly elect in the following
states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas,
Maine, Massachusetts,, Michigan, Mime.
sofa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon,
Rhode Island, giving the Republicans a
vote OF thirty-eight.
The Democrats claim that they will
elect senators i'll the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North
Carolina, South Carolina. Tennessee,
Texas, Virginia and West Virginia, Civ
ing them total of thirty-seven. This
includes all of the states except New
Jersey, and should this state return a
Democratic senator it will give the party
thirty eight votes, which will tie the Re-
publicans and leave the control of the
senate to the vice-president.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
An Eye TO Business.

Kansas City Star.
the town with the following intense
literature: Smiling Bell from Wichita,
the girl who jumped out of two story
window Ia obtain salvation, will be at
the rink Monday at o'clock p. M.
CYCLONES of Salvation, Tornadoes of
powerl Gales of graeel Celestial breezes.
Collection at the daor to defray ex-
penses"
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

It is said the, young German emperor,
William II, feels anything but kindness
for DR.. Mackenzie whose diagnosis of his
fathers disease alone made it possible for
the late emperor to succeed the old Kaiser,
William, thus preventing the present mon
arch from ascending the German throne
as he would have done at the death of
his grand father had it been automatically
announced that Frederick was suffering
from malignant, fatal malady. The
young sovereign should not entertain
any resentful feelings on this account.
His father was entitled TO the distinction
he so briefly enjoyed; and besides, VIII
liam will doubtless have surfeit OF ex-
perience as the ruler of great nation
before the fulfllment of his expectancy
of life, if he shall live so long.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
The Bsndaoa.
Crned Harrnor,s speech a. Chlearo.

The Democrats were unable 70 beat us
during the civil war when they had two
of our coFors and some of orr stars; how
do they expect to do with only red: 1t
is the flag of anarchy. In tatsng it up
the Democrats have for once been hon.
est. 1t is a flag that no virtuors woman
ever loued ami no brave man aver fought
under Ii was borne at the head Of the
Paris commune when converts were
desecrateti; it Is the syTnbol of sin. The
bandana was worn by the slaves Of the
south and was badge Of their bondage.
It is a proper emblem for the Demo-
cratic rSsrfv
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

As between their make-believe regret
but real Joy at the failure of the Repub-
lean convention to nominate Blaine. and
their genuine alarm at the selection of
Harrison, the facial expression of the
average Democrat is a cross between a
q laugh and CRY.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
Thu-naa's weshing.on Eorns.

cogTespoa5sEes \. I ssn-
Unless Judge Thurman has lately sold
Il he owns comfortable house On Ponr-
teenth street, near K. II is very plain.
modest house. The ''Old Roman and
Mrs. Thurman. who is an old Roman.
too, lived there for many years. Judge
Thurman had r. crasnrsed full Of books
and used 20 Keep sons famous liquors in
rusty old denri5ohns in rfse cellar. The
Judge sEears Ike a pirate when be feels
ike il. ~Allen." saws Mr.. Thurman
often, you'll never get 70 heaven II you
use such language.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
It's none of our fight, neither do we

It's none of our fight, neither do we
care straw, personally how many
Democratic heads are kept sore by thefree
use of Tomiinson's cudgel, but if there
are only a few, as he says, wouldn't it
be good scheme co let the cudgel rest a
bit and allow the sores to heal against
the meeting of the clans at Leavenworth,
which time is growing near? AS far as
the final result in November is concern
ed, it will not make the slightest differ
ence whether there be few or many or
any sore-headed Democrats in Kansas,
but we offer these few remarks in the
interestIof harmony. Glands were never
made" etc.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
ALL of q Com pariso1.

Kansas City Journal
1.-The letter L which begins the name
of Louisville says the Courier-JourneI,
sis suggestive OF growth end prosperity.
London has it, end Liverpool could not
do without ii. We may add that ST.
Louis has it. Indeed st. Louis not only
has the L, but also the four letters that
follow it. Louisville in fact may be
called a dirinutive of Louis.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

We do not attach much significance to
omens, but now and then one is annoted
that bears SO close relationship to an
historical coinciden that it is at least
worthy of passing mention. The day the
Republican convention met, June 10,
was the twenty fourth anniversary of
the sinking of the rebel privateer, Ala
bama, by the Union man-of-war, Kear-
sage, which incident put an end to the
career and hopes of the Confederates
upon the high seas.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The Des Moines Register claims spe-
cial credit to Representative Conger, of
that district, for the success of the meas
ure recently enacted and signed by the
president providing pension arrears to
soldiers widows. The Register says
"Major Conger pushed the bill through
the house against very general Demo-
cratic opposition, and for that reason it
is but right that he should be given due
credit for the part he took in securing
this legislation for soldiers widows"
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26
Facet.ous EuloS.uu-

=
Verify, verify. in our day 10 politician
has been observed who could compare in
all the deep arts OF management and Of
mastery with Grover Cleveland And
what is most to be noted In this whole
strange. eveatful history Is that be has
employed none Of the ordinary devices Of
popularity. none Of the smiles, ths farors
and the batteries OF commonplace pol
itlrs- On the contrary. his work has
been done by asethojs 80 intaaiectusl, SO
shrsssd. SO subtle and 50 forcIols thai ali
opposition has baea ex.iagszisilsd, and
Submission and obsdisEce readere1 uas-
veEsa
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

a prominent banker in Seward county
writes an article on the desirability of
direct railway connection from that sec
ton of the state, which will be found
elsewhere. Wichita is bound TO have
such connections and will put forth
every effort to secure them.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

As we have before remarked. the New
York Sun has ceased its warfare on Mr.
Cleveland and is now as gentle toward
him as cooling dove, and with surpris-
ing candor it summarizes the reasons
for its unreserved endorsement OF the
president IN the single expression, flor
(hisI generally successful unscrupuleus-
ness" The Sun was a triffe slow IN
getting itself worked up to ii. but now
that it makes the admission the SINH
larity of the similituds between IL and
its champion, as compreherIded In its
brief resume of the latters commend
able qualities cannot but strike the
public as most striking and forceful, al
though 1t only expresses what has long
been the popular estimate Of that great
Lunninary. The Sun is only exceeded
in the success that has generally at
tended its political unscrupulcusness BIZ
It's champion in this instance. 4 capital
pair to draw to, indeed, IN the game Of
bluff and frand
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

\ returned kansan from the Chicago
convention explains the absence of Grit
Tins plank from the platform this way:
He loaned it to party of Kentuckians
10 go out on the lake to test Its utility
and they didn't get back with it in time
to get it fitted into the structure.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Grand old Ben, his great grand father
signed the defamation of independence,
his grand father cleaned them out at
Tippacanoe, and he will grandly knock
'em out from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
In NOveDo hor
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

2 The Abilene Gazette grows indignant
because the Lawrence journal dubs il a
silk stocking concern. Its indig. is not
at being classed as the appellation i'm
Plies, but that it should be thus twit ted,
by contrast, for not having any sox. 1t
Is pretty rough, and we can only COM
mend the Gazette to the parable of the
dog Tray.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

One of the Jenkinses informs the
country that big brand-new red ban
danna ''hoats from Mrs. Cleveland's
flagstaff at Oak View, beneath the Stars
and Stripes" That's just how it will be
in November, too, we reckon--the Stars
and StripeS on TOP,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Kansas is well pleased with the ticket.
Next to the Plumed Knight, Harrison
was the most admired of any of the can
didates before the nomination, that is
with the rank and file of the Republican
MARTY
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Jonn Browns body lies Wondering in
the grave but his soul goes marching on.
You know the rest, it's nothing but hal
leluiah from that to the end of the
chanter
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Oliver p. Morton commissioned Ben
Harrison who marched with Sherman to
the sea. Morton is dead, but his mantle
has been worthily worn by his nearest
and dearest friend unsullied and I'M
strained.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

California Republicans are royal and
loyal host. The delegates from that
state went to Chicago under instructions
to stand by the Maine statesman, and
they did so most courageously. Never
theless, when the majority decided 9th
erwise they were among the first to
rally to the standard of Benjamin Har-
rison and swear fresh allegiance to the
party and its choice.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Lord how old England groaned yester-
day when one of the proudest names in
American history was flashed to her
free trade shores as the nominee of the
great progressive party.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The Barber County Index says: "Judge
John Martin is the only candidate for
governor that the Democrats are talking
about Yes, Brother Caruthers, and the
only one whose name will be before the
Leavenworth conyention.-Topeka Demo-
GRAFT.
When, how and by whom were the
lied at Leavenworth "to fight John Mar
TIN" peaciied? VIII Brother Colver
please narrate? The announcement
cannot have only been freak of the
Standards generosity.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

With Blaine eliminated Ben Harrison's
nomination was inevitable from the first
"a clear second choice of two-thirds OF
the convention.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

1t was not Moses but Joshua the
Republicans convention went in search
of and they found him in the person Of the
Indiana soldier-statesman, Senator Har-
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Fling the banner-stars and stripes
to the breeze. 1t must and will take
precedence over the vulgar and disgust
ing crimson nose rag.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

DIR. w. NJ. Stephenson, of Atchison,
claims to be the only and original dis
coverer of Abraham Lincoln-that he
was publishing paper at Lincoln, ILL.,,
in 1856 which was the first newspaper in
the country to hoist the name of Lincoln
for the presidency. This is very pleas
ant Renaissance, but the country will
be more interested in antecedents and
incidents connected with the illustrious
Harrison family, from the signer of the
defamation of Independence along
down to the Republican nominee and
next president of the United States.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Hattie BFuner. the Topeka procuress
who was sess - tbs EsnitenGsaFy some
weeks age. attempted suicide ths 0tker
s1Ss hg hanxaux
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

We have sent for q battery OF four
guns and the echoes will be Weakened
when the boys get home from Chicago
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

reassembled in the following December,
at the beginning of the Forty-seventh
congress, an opportunity offered, he as
sumed his share of the duties OF the
body.
Personally, General Harrison is some
what under the average height; but ms
straight, strong figure, soldierly bearing
and easy dignity of manner make him
noticeable person among men. His hair
is very fair, and his face is clothed IN a
blonde beare in which there are no
streaks of gray. One term of service in
the senate did not encrust Kim with the
veneering of senatorial reserve. He was
and is one of the most approachable of
men. ready to talk upon al public sub
jects freely, and having something to say
on most subjects that is worth while to
hear. AS an orator he was one of the
best ofthe senate, speaking clearly, with
out fatigue, and with no merely per-
functionary zeal, and with voice of
silvery resonance aud great penetration.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

In the Gray light of Indiana the son
Of Tippacanoe rises gloriously this morn
ing.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The dispatches last evening indicated
that Indiana had gone wild. All that
the Republicans want is Indiana and
Connecticut and if our protection don't
catch her manufactures, what under
heavens would. The thing is as good as
settled that America will be herself again
with the party that saved her in power.
Hurrah for Ben, the statesman panlot
and soldier whose great grandfather died
for liberty and all of whose ancestors
since have distinguished themselves in
the cause of liberty and humanity.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

It's Harrison, the hero, against Grover
with his veto.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Boys, no more old veterans will be rid
lculed when Ben gets there.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The country is tired of dictation from
the nest which has Matched the Tweeds,
ct al.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

g 1t is said that Hoisington, candidate
for lieutenant governor, fixed up the or
ganization of Grant county and named
the commissioners, which involved a
deal whereby the Shawnee county dele
cation, or part of it are to support
Hoisington and give the printing and
binding to the Topeka concern. Talk
about rings,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Now old Hoosierdom will have e
chance to show of what she is made.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Harrison was not Kansas first choice,
but his majority in the state will be none
the less for that.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The next president won't go fishing on
Decoration day.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

1t will be repetition of the incidents
Of 1926, majority and all. Mark 1t.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Which will you take, Ben, the volun-
teer, or Grover, the substituteer?
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

The Kingdom Of Grover won't figure
much in the next victory.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

If asked what state he halls from,
Our sole reply shall be,
He comes from the field OF Atlanta
And he'll down old Grover g.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

What an iIlustrious line of ancestors
Ben boasts.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

OF all glad words of tongue or pen,
The gladest are these, it will be Ben.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

There are no flies on Levi P. Morton,
-
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Tippacanoe and Morton too-44 and
90
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

Indiana never had the honor before.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-26

FOR CONGRESS, 9TH DISTRICT
SAMUEL r. PETERS
OF HARVEY COUNTY.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-02-08
The Youngest Federal Soldier.

The youngest Union soldier of the late
war seems to be almost as numerous as
the aged colored woman who nursed
George Washington. A St Louis paper
now claims that the honor belongs tc
Mr.. George Faulds, who lives at 3O1
South Broadway, and is a member OF
Frank p. Blair Post, c. A. r., of that
city. Mr.. Faulds was just twelve years,
one month and seven days old when he
mustered into the service on the eth day
of November, 1861, and he was mustered
out January II, 1865. He was enabled te
enter the army at such an early age be
cause his guardian, General Robert b.
Mitchell desired to keep him with hun
General Mitchell commanded the Ninth
Brigade of the Ninth Division, under
General Buell., General jeff c. Davis
commanding the division. Soon after
he was mustered in he was placed on
detached service as an orderly for Gen.
eral Mitchell. Mr.. Faulds went into the
service with Company II, Second Kansas
Cavalry. He also claims to be the
youngest member of the Grand Army OF
the Republic. Brooklyn Eagle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-02-08
Simple Water Te Is.

Test for Hard or Soft Water Dis
solve a small quantity of good soap in
alcohol. Let few drops fall into glass
of water. If it turns milky it is hard if
not, it is soft
Test for Earthly Matters or Alkali
Take litmus paper dipped in vinegar
and if, on immersion, the paper returns
TO its true shade, the water does not con
tain earthly matter or alkali, II few
drops of syrup he added to water con-
tanning an earthly matter, it will turn
green.
Test for Carbonic Acid; Take equal
parts of water and clear lime water. II
combined or free carboniC acid is present,
a precipitate is seen, to which, if q few
drops of muriatic acid be added, an e.
feryeScence commences.
Tcst for Magnesia: Boil the water 10
a twentieth part of ITS weight and then
drop a few grains of neutral carbonate
of ammonia inte a glass Of it, and few
drops of phosphate of soda. II fmagnesio
be present it will fall to the bottom.
Test for Iron Boil a little nut gall
and add to the water. If it turns gray
OF slate black iron is present. Dissolve
a little prussiate of potash, aud if iron Is
present it will turn blue.
Test for Lime; Into a glass of watel
put two drops of oxalic acid and bio"
upon it, If it gets milky lime is present
Test for Acid: Take piece of litm l
paper: if it turns red there must be acid
If blue sugar paper is turned red, It Il
a mineral acid.-Hdlh ant Hmm.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-02-08

The doubles in the present House Of
Representatives, at Washington, or those
having similar names, are numeroui.
There are three Aliens, four Andersons,
two Bakers, two Breckenridges, four
Brownies or Browns, three Campbclls,
two Davidsons, three Hendersons, three
Hopkins, two Johnstons, two O'Neills,
two Russells, only one Smith, three
Stewarts, two Stones, two Taylors, three
Thomases, two Thompsons, two Tanners,
two Whites, two Writings and two Will
sons. There are twelve Mes and only
five with the prefix o.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1888-02-08
SnOwbirds on Toast.

Hunting snowbirds on South State
Street and the avenues is ineF1 ~ la;s,g:zzSs ~
BILE employment than hunting ducks in
the Indiana marshes But few persons
are familiar with this fact, but it is true
nevertheless. The palate of the epicure
must be tickled in some way; ducks and
reedbirds are too common, but the snow
bird, it would appear, fills the long felt
want. There are millions of them on the
south side, and they are being shot and
trapped at every opportunity. The small
boy does considerable towards supplying
the wants of proprietors of restaurants,
but the business has so suddenly deyel
oped that grown men have Irned snow
bird hunters, and with reasonable good
luck can make from $3.50 to $3.50 per
day. The birds are wholesaled at 90
cents per dozen, and four of them go to
make meal, which costs the purchaser
80 cents. The restaurant man, it will be
seen, has profit of 81 on an investment
of 80 cents. So it is apparent that there
is money in the business for every one
directly interested.
In restaurant window on State street
the sign "Snowbirds on Toast was
seen yesterday. The proprietor was
asked if there was much of demand for
such game. lie said there was at pres.
ent, as there always is at this season of
the year The birds are plump as can
be, Juicy and wholesome, but a working
man would eat hundred of them at a
meal without having his appetite ap-
peased.
The b rds feed on the grain that falls
from cars and vehicles. The hunters
are IN the immediate vicinity, and either
kill the birds with guns or trap them.
They 60 in iocks of hundreds, and a
shot fired into their ranks brings down
at least a dozen. The hunter has bag
at his side and into it are tumbled the
victims. The supply is enormous, and
as long rs the demand is kept up, so long
will the south side hunters continue to
make a good living. There are not half
a dozen in the field at present, but when
the snow comes down for keeps the ranks
will he considerably augmented. That
"A man can make a good days wages at
the busincss'is is evident Chicago Tri-
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