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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01
HOW VIZ AXE rAxEb.
The Burdens on Voters Outnt for
Election Day.


Election Day.
As. between now and November, the
voters4of the country who can afford
to do so will lay in their winter cloth
ing. we will consider the taxes on the
articles of dress in which the voter in
this latitude will go to the polls. For
the sake OF the argument we will sup
pose that he can afford them, though,
owing to strikes, lock-outs, trusts,
syndicates and general restriction OF
the market by these laws and their
beneficiaries, the assumption will not
be warranted by the facts In hundreds
of cases.
The dress OF our average voter in
November ought to consist Of hat, a
woolen oyercoat, a woolen suit,
worsted stockings, flannel underwear,
cotton or muslin shirt with linen
bosom, collars and cuffs and silk
cravat, II 1t rains he will carry an
umbrella, which may be included in
the list. He will have in his pocket
handkerchief, which we will suppose
TO be linen; pocket knife, watch
and bunch OF keys. He may have
other articles Of dress and other things
in his pockets, but whatever he has,
it will be taxed. He, is taxed from
the feet up and from the head down:
taxed up for the Government and
its necessary revenue; taxed down for
the beneficiary OF the Govern
ment who collects his share OF the
taxes by forming trusts and other com
binations to establish corners in
side Of the great corner established
and maintained by the war tariff taxes.
Beginning with the hat, we find that
it is taxed 75 per cent OF its value, If
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01

In 1864 the Democratic vote showed
a loss OF nearly half million. IL had
dwindled from l.e57.ll9 in 1860 to
l,7s9,0 ,03S. WhyP Where were lis
now membersP Where were the .'old
guard" With It's leaders. in the
Union army. II had put politics 10
one side TO keep till the war was
through. r.
In 1866 the war was over. The Dem
ocrats had returned home 10 vote
What was the resultp IL was an of
year, but the Democrats gained 2,2O7
over the Presidential vote, while the
Republicans lost 3O.2ol, showing that
the bulk OF the soldiers vote had gone
TO the Democrats
The close Of the war found the Dem.
ocratic vote 1865, 874 short OF the vote In
1860, and the Republican 287, ,Sl7 great
era natural and normal increase.
The Republican vote showed nor
NAL and ordinary increase over the
corresponding election OF 1868. The
Democratic vote showed an extraor-
dinary and abnormal increase. The
Democratic "boys in blue"-what we're
left OF thcm-had como home. No
longer fighting, they were voting
again. But they had left over 800, 600
OF their numbers in the National cem-
eteries, and they no longer were in a
majority.
While they fought the battles OF the
Union they surrendered complete con-
troll OF their State Governments 10 the
Republicans, who had preferred stay
ing at home and voting TO lighting for
the flag they called "naunting lie.n
and the constitution they believed a
''leaguo with hell Their opponents
securing all the Offices, all the fat con-
tracts. all the plumber, had absorbed
the natural increase and all the party
parasites.
IL has been uphill work TO recover
what they had handed over TO the
home guard who wouldn't fight when
they Loyalty shouldered their muskets,
but thoy have succeeded and will prob
ably keep II.
Here is tho history, from the 7rib-
une's election tables, OF how the Re
publican party fought the war by stay
ing at home. Read IL; study IL; ponder
on IL. No wars DISSOLUTION is here.
Tho normal increase from 1860 TO 1864
Is tho same as from 1864 to 1868.
There are none OF its voters in the Ma
uoual cemeteries. All are present at
the polls TO vote and none are to be ac-
counted for:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01

Inc call Tor troops so depleted the
Democratic runks that in November,
1862, there WAS Democratic loss OF
f04, 458 In voters, against Republic
NJ loss Of 1919 The latter was
merely the natural loss OF an OIL year.
The Democrats might naturally show
the same and even 10000 more. But
ihe 100000 Democratic voters who are
missing and unaccountcd for were in
The Union army, They could be nowhere
else. That there were no Republic
ans In the army The votes show. The
democrats had 100, 1853 majority at the
previous election. The Republicans
had l4l,s03-not by an increase Of
votes but by Democratic losses.
IN 1868 the Dem ocratic voto dwin-
died down to- ,487, ,939, loss OF 469. :
5S7, We the Republican showed an
increase OF 1928. The Democratic
majority OF 100.75s had been turned
into n Republican majority OF 3Si, l72,
for every Republican who had voted
in 1860 wns at the polls TO vote in 1868.
while nearly half u million Democrats
in tho Union army wore denied that
privilege.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01

Ne elections Furos Of preceding year
Tho total Republican vote fell OF in
The State elections Of 1862 only l6l. 797,
and In the State elections OF 1868,
adding tho latest vote OF Indiana, New
Jersey aud Oregon, Il exceeded the
Presidential voto Of 1860 by u. .24S.
Tho Republicans who event 20 the
war" were certainly not missed when
election day came around. They were
Mt home and ready TO voto They were
not in the army. In 1864 their vote
Increased 10 279, showing the
regular and normal increase (Sls, 01S)
that tharc would have been In any
four years without war, and with
nothing 10 disturb the smooth and
even tenor OF a political party.
How Jared Il with the Democratic
PartyP Lot the Republican election
tables tell tho story:
pVNo,.., a,,, ,.,--.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01
.. ). $50, sos q. i0S 300, sO5 a4s, 10

TOtdIs. =, .. .soU,b9o 70, IUI 1Vb7Uo 20, IU'
Suppose some impudent Republican
had strolled up TO him and boasted
that the Republican party had
fought tho war" Would he not
know II to be an impudent falsehoodP
Would he not point to these four
Statos and ask where they got these
$50, 695 troops from il not from the
296, 205 Democratsp Would he not
ask the secret means by which 250,695
soldiers could be got from %, 103
voters, and would he not ask this silly
liar to explain why II these Demo-
cratic States furnished more than their
quota OF Union troops from their Dem
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01

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1t is claimed by protectionists that
the tax collected at the custom house
on the imported goods is not also col
lected by the seller on goods made in
this country. This is true OF taxes for
revenue, which do not corner the home
market. II this market is not cor
nered on any articles by high Gov
ernment tax, American manufacturers
are forced to manufacture enough OF
that particular article at a reasonable
price TO supply the home demand.
Otherwise the consumer or his agents,
the wholesale merchants, would send
abroad for it.
But If the tax is high enough to be
"protective"-that is, to check or pre-
vent importation. the home manufact-
urer will not fully supply the demand.
He will even form ''trusts" and shut
down mills to prevent the demand
from being supplied. This makes
prices high and adds the amount of the
tariff tax TO the price OF articles made
in this country.
There are very few exceptions TO this
rule, and where they exist at all it is
only in industries which have not been
able as yet to combine and avail them
selves Of the privilege OF adding the
tariff tax to their prices-a privilege
on the existence of which the entire
protective e" system depends-with-
out which tariff taxes would be of no
benefit whatever to our manufacturers.
In considering the items OF his cleo
tion-day outfit, the voter must assume
therefore that the amount of the tariff
tax was added to the cost of the article
in every instance, because if it had not
been it would have been of no benefit
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01
n. Q. pOdoe, ln N. Y. world.

-Apparently none Of our Repub-
lean exchanges have seen Mr. Depew's S
statement that England fears the re-
suit Of tariff reform as proposed by
the Democratic party. = Goshen (M ~
Republican,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01

Here Is the history of the Democratic
party in this civil war, taken from the
Tribane's election tables Its increase
from 1864 TO 1868 is greater than the
Republican; but how can the loss OF
nearly 200, 600 between 1860 and 1864
be accounted forP Where has the nat
ural increase OF noarly 800, 200 gomez
They sleep in the National cemeteries.
Thoy are not present, but they can all
be accounted for on the rolls OF the
Union dead.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01

to any one in this country and would
have been reduced long ago.-St Louis
RerfLbEe.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
How the Old Egyp,ians Worked.

Arnaudeau publishes in The Revue Scion
tifique an essay upon the question how thu
ancient Egyptians managed 20 transport and
lift the immense rocks found ON top of tenn
Piles and bow they raised their otelisks lie
thinks they took advantage Of the rise ~ the
Nile. Clothing a block with a. much wood
as was necessary 10 raise il little from ths
ground they pushed i; forward TO where they
wanted 1t 70 lie and held !. in position while
they removed the wood, which left IL la the
exact place it was TO occupy An obeiiss was
lifted horizontally and pushed to uhers they
wanted TO eroct it. There they took wood
away from the hnse and fastened IL % the
top, which caused the foot to sink and tks
top 10 ri.--Chicago Herald
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Che.p Ratesto ST louis and Return

On account of the St. Louis fair which
opens October LIST, 1885, the Missouri Pa
cific railway. Fort Scott route" will sell
round trip tickets for Sl3.35 good for ten
days. Tickets go on sale Sat. Sept. 18th.
Remember the Missouri Pacific is the
shortest line by As miies and makes the
quickest time by two hours Two trains
daily with through chair cars and Pull
man palace sleeping cars. Leave Wichita
at noon and arrive at st. Louis next morn
ing at GAO without change of cars. For
further particulars and reservation of
berths call at city ticket office No. 1877. y.
Main street. E. f. BLECKLEY,
d1Il-lOt. Pass. and Tick Aet
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Sealed Proposals.:
0C0AOA AORVo0ASs
CITY CLERKS OFFICE, WICHITA.

CITY CLERKS OFFICE, WICHITA. KANSAS,
Sept. 18th. 1883. !
Sealed proposals VIII be received at this Office for
the building construction and furnishing OF all
the material for sewers in Sewer district No: one
Of this city. according to the plans, spechcat
depths and gradients set forth and now open FOR
inspections in the ONCE Of the city engineer at Ill
West Douglas aven e. this city.
An approximate amount of the material required
by which contractor will form some idea, the
same however will be subject TO change as locality
demands Is as follows:
125l5 feet, 81 inch brick sewer.
157 feet. 81 inch trick sewer.
LAS feet, 20 inch brick sewer.
LILO feet. 26 inch brick sewer.
I92.03 feet, inch pipe sewer.
"a feet, Y inch pipe sewer.
10. $50 feet. IS inch pipe sewer.
30 20 feet, Is inch pipe sewer.
3t.l60 feet, ~ inch pipe sewer.
19storm water inlets.
l,l65 manhoes
219 tanks.
162T observation holes.
outlet.
! flushing pumping plant per plans.
All bids must be flied or before October 8, 1883,
and be accompanied with good and sufficient bond
with Sedgwick county, Kansas bondsmen in the
OF S. o.. conditioned that they will enter into
bonds in ube the amount Of contract price, II the
same be awarded to them
All companies or firms bidding Shall also name
the individual members comprising said company
firm.
blank proposals. bonds, ETC., can be procured at
this office.
The mayor and council of said city reserve the
FRED SCHATTNER,
dIOl-27t City Clerk OF Wichita
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

The Missouri Pacific Colorado Short
line; leaving here at COS D. NJ, running
through 10 Denver. Colorado, VIA Pueblo
and Colorado Springs, with only one
change at Geneseo. Leaving on this train
you arrive st Pueblo next morning at
lbs; Colorado Springs 1o:40. Elegant
new Pullman palace sleeping cars through
without change. Remember this is the
short line and that you make direct con-
nectons at Geneseo. On your arrival at
Geneseo you step from one car into the
other. For further information and res
ervation of berths call at city ticket Office
lS1 North Main street. Cheap excursion
tickets TO Colorado points and Salt Lake
City.
r T. BLEcKLEY, Pass. and Tiki. Agt.
:, ,e
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

y IS hal dealt her a blow. the expression
on the girls face could not have been more
terrible. Even her lips seemed to blanch as
she disengaged herself from her lovers en-
brace, and without word turned from him.
Presently she took the shawl which lay on
the sofa and began to wind it round Ter.
Yes" she said, in a tone that went ike a
knife 10 Dicks heart, 1T is time went
hone.n
He moved step toward her; but with a
gesture she waved him away Nellie" he
cried, cannot you understand that it Is be
cause / prize your love more dearly than my
own happiness that say sol Oh, darling, IL
you would but believe thatI'
"You are right she answered moro GENT
ly. Il begin to SEQ that. But it Is not easy
at first. Come, You must do me one rlore
kindness. | cannot go alone"
He offered his arm, which she took, and to-
gether they went downstairs When they
reached the strand Dick hailed cab, order
ing the driver TO proceed 70 within short
distance of Mr.. Carpenters residence. In
less than half an hour afterward the two
were standing at the door.
Nellie" said Dick. with his hand upon the
knocXer, some day you WILL know what it
nas Coo1 Luo I" cb you go 1Vur iatner has
forbidden me 10 enter his house. Perhaps be
was right. Yet If i know myself the day is
not far distant when he viii be proud To wei
come me back have something worth
working for now" He stopped and holding
her face between his hands, kissed the cold
lips that made no effort to eyado his own
'Goodby, dear" he said, IL shall come back
soon to claim another
But, alas for the frailty of human purposei
it was the last time Dick ever kissed Nellie
Carpenter.-T. Malcolm Watson in BEL
grave
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Excursion Rates tothe Ohio Centennial Exposl

Excursion Rates tothe Ohio Centennial EXPOSE
ton.
The Centennial Exposition of the Ohio
Valley, to be held at Cincinnati July 18th to
October 9th, with the exception of the
National Centennial. will be the largest
ever held in the United States.
Low Excursion Rates will be made by
lines entering Cincinnati and their connec-
TONS From ST. Louis and the West the
Ohio & Mississippi R'y is the only direct
attend the G. A r. National Encampment
at Columbus, Ohio, for which very low
rates will be made, and those going farther
east to the different summer resorts can
stop over at Cincinnati and visit the Expo
sition.
The o. & NJ is the only through line, via
Cincinnati, by which this can be done.
For further information address A. J.
Lytle. General Western Passenger Agent
o. g. NJ. R'y, st. Louis, Mo. 33tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

Commencing Monday morning, Septem-
Der "a, and until all are sold | will sell a
lot of pianos and organs at about ono-half
their value for cash or short time paper,
consisting of nine pianos and eleven or
gans.
One 5000 piano for $500.
One $3.50 piano for 1915.
One 1850 piano for 1925.
One $500 piano for Sl75.
One $3.50 piano for $3.50.
Besides some second hand from sos to $50
Eleven organs at just one-half usual
price.
] shall only sell this lot at this price.
This is the first time since | came to
Wichita that have offered this induce
ment. Don't wait as these prices will
only continue until this lot is sold. have
two stocks and want to cut them down SO
can get The balance into one store
THOS SHAW,
ITO st 100 Main ST., Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
"Chestnuts !"

The c. K. & n Ry., Crock Island
Route" are now running the most elegant
City that are used in Kansas. This is the
only line running chair cars on morning
trains to Kansas City. This is the only
line running chair cars through to Chi
cago This is the only line running chair
cars to Topeka and St. Joseph. This is
the great line between Wichita and all
points north, east and south. Call at No
200 +. Douglas avenue. eff
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

To Kansas City and ST. Louis, on &C
count of expositions, fair and firemen's
tournament, &c. Reduced rates on diff
ferent occasions. The Missouri Pacific
R'y will sell round trip tickets for any of
the above occasions at greatly reduced
rates This is the short line to ST Louis,
by 4S miles and the only line running first
class chair Gals through without change
For dates, rates &c, call at ticket Office,
49, y. Main st. +. h. BLECKLEY,
81 1St Passenger & Ticket Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

On account of the fair the Rock Island
route will sell tickets 10 ST. Louis at Sl3 81
for the round trip. Tickets on sale Sep
TENDER % to October inclusive, and good
for return passage until October S. 1855.
For further information call at city ticket
office, 200 East Douglas avenue, and pas
senger station, corner Douglas and Mead
Rvt nues L. A, RUTHERFORD
dis l2t Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
BIDS for Boring.

The Ashland Development company de-
sires TO sink a prospecting we'll for arte-
sian water, natural gas, coal or other min
erals, and will receive bids for tie same
until October 5, upon the following condi
tions: Make bids for both three and six
inch hole with and without casing. for 900
feet and for each additional 100 feet nm 10
1000 feet. The company reserves the right
10 reject any and all bids. Only responsi
bic parties need apply. Address
J. S. MYERS,
ia % Secretary, Ashland, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
A Choice Of Terms.

DR.. NJ Is very enthusiastic surgeon
and delights in cutting up the defunct in the
cause Of his profession. lie was lately called
upon to attend case at St Mary's hospital
A poor fellow had his face filed with bird
shot and one arm nearly taken off The
doctor had come directly from the dissecting
room and his head was full Of his work there.
Walking into the ward with both hands IN
his pockets, Us was bis wsy, be approached
the bed
us this the subjectT he asked briefly
mo, doctor" the poor fellow answered,
I'm not subject yet; I'm only am object"
and he smiled comicaily.
The doctor nodded grinly (hs likes joke,
even ut his own EXPENSE, but be gave an ex-
ira touch 10 his professional care for the
witty patient Detroit Free Press
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

Between first and second class tailoring,
which means good Workmanship or cheap
ly put up garments While the price is
nearly the same as for good work, the
difference in quality style and fit is con
siderable Gentlemen who want a first
class, we'll made and good fitting suit of
clothes should call on Bruggeman. the ar
tistic tailor, at PA n. Main street, before
ordering elsewhere. d1l3 st
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Rock Island Excursions.

The great Rock Island route will make
the following very low rates: Kansas
City and return including The
price of admission into the Ma
tional Exhibition SS.45, St. Joseph and
return 500, Kansas State fair at Topeka
81 90, for the round trip. To the St. Louis
Exposition every Monday and Thursday.
s17 SO for the round trip. For further par
ticulars regarding these low rates call at
city ticket office, 200 East Douglas avenue
d10915t {. A. RUTHERFORD,
Ticket Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
The Grand Army and Their Friends.

For the state G. A. r. reunion at Tope-
ka, October l to g. the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railway will sell tickets TO lope-
ka at one fare, 1872, for the round trip,
commencing sale of tickets Sunday morn
ing, September 80, and continuing to Oc-
tober ), inclusive. These tickets will be
limited for returning trip to and including
October Z. Purchase tickets at Union
ticket office, 122 North Main street, Doug
las avenue station and Union depot, near
Oak street. w d. MURDOCH,
ia 1t Pass and Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

The Frisco line are now running in their
morning and night trains free reclining
palace chair cars and Pullman palace
sleeping cars from Wichita to ST. Louis,
without change. The Frisco is the only
line running two solid trains between
these points without change of any class.
Morning train now leaves Wichita at 1910
a. H. and evening train at $50 p. m. w.
D. Murdoch, passenger and ticket agent,
122 North Main street. Union depot and
Douglas avenue station. 37-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Manila Wrappers.

This Office is prepared to furnish MANILA
wrappers in sizes and quantities to suit
purchasers, just as cheap as any house in
the United States. Orders by mail prompt
ly attended to. Address
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
Sc tt Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Half Rate Excursion to st. Louis on Account Of
Exposition and Far.

Half Rate Excursion to st. Louis on Account Of
Exposition and Far.
The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and
St. Louis & San Francisco railways will
sell tickets at one fare, $685., for the
round trip to St. Louis and return, COM
mencing sale Saturday morning, Septem-
Der g. and continuing sale up to and in
Guiding October 6, final limit returning
October s. Four trains daily, equipped
with free reclining chairs; also Pullman
palace sleeping cars in morning and night
train service. Apply for tickets at Union
ticket office, 142 North Main street; or
Union depot, near Oak street.
w. ID. MURDOCH,
Hat Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

To improve your cemetery lots. Granite
and marble monuments, headstones, tab
lets, etc, sold without regard to cost for
60 DAYS We must have money. Those in
need of anything in this line will save from
40 to 60 per cent on classes of work by call
ing on Kimmerle Park g. Co., 703 \. Main,
corner Pine and Main SITS. d114-3#w29-l*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for children teething 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums ,allays all
pain, cures wind cello, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoa. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. d64 tf-w46 If
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

The Missouri Pacific railway city ticket
Office has removed to l37 North Main
street. For tickets to all points on the
globe, and information regarding any trip
you may contemplate, call at our new
quarters and obtain same.
Z. (. BLECKLEY,
Passenger and ticket agent, 1877 North
Main street. 50 tt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

In the selection OF their fall stock Kauf-
man & koher have outrivaled all former
efforts to please their patronage The goods
daily arriving Overwhelmingly sweet" and
perfectly lovely" 2o4 n. Main street
lU2tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28
Grand army OF the Republic.

Cheap rates TO Columbus, O., and re-
turn. via the Missouri Pacific railway
The shortest line BY As miles The quick
est time by one hour and half Leave
Wichita at I1:40 a. M, arrive at Columbus,
T:55 p. m the following day. Tickets will
be on sale Sept :, S and 9. For further in
formation call at city ticket Office. 49,
North Main St. E. E. BLECkLEF,
doatf Pass and ticket agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-28

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on ali trains on the C., h & n railway.
Topeka, Kansas City. St. Joseph. Chicago
St Louis 9tf