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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
A Hollow Truce.

We believe we express the sentiments
of large majority Of the delegates TO
the Wichita democratic state convention.
when We say tnat we deeply regret that
a hollow and meaningless truce was
patched up by half dozen Democratic
leaders IN the interest OF harmony Just
before the election If the four delegates
al large TO the 81. Louis convention.
We think the Wichita Democratic state
convention should have beer permitted
10 settle the federal official business.
and not have had mock ''kiss-and-
makeup and hollow theatrical perform
ance played by half-dozen selfish Dem
ocratIc leaders before the Wichita con-
Yeufinn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

If anybody was credulous enough to
believe that the harmonizing perfor-
nance that took place in the Democratic
state convention last week between the
leaders of the warning factions Martin
and Click was anything but the merest
shammery, gotten up for the occasion
and rendered for effect, let such one
read the Subjoined extract from column
dissertation on the Subjbct in the Tope-
Ia Democrat and have his mind
disabused CT the error:
There is no Disgusting the fact that a
large majority Of the active, thinking
Democrats of Kansas, desire, above all
things. 10 escape from the thraldom OF
George ". Click. They desire TO see the
reign OF the arrogant old boss ended. Spar
Ell from a crushing defeat at Wichita
through the mistaken magnsnimity OF
John Martin. we speak the prevailing sen
timent IN the Democratic ranks when we
say there viii be no peace, enduring har-
nlony or broadest welfare for the Demo
cratic party until the swori which hung
suspended at the Wichita convention over
,ae head OF George ". Click fails, and the
arrogant old boss forever reiinquishe> all
pretenses 70 leadership in the Democratic
party
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
to Ashland, quite a thriving town on the

to Ashland, quite thriving town on the
railroad.
From there on to Meade Center, max
ing something over POO miles and passing
through as greatly diversified a country
as can be found. think that Sedgwick
county is ahead on corn and oats, but
Harper has the finest wheat ] have seen,
although there are few good pieces on
farther west.
There is a large amount Of corn planted
all through the country, even through
Barber and Comanchc counties. the
people have faith and bull dog tenacity.
Meade Center is a nice, quiet town and
if there IL nothing 90 prevent, il should
make good town.
After living around Wichita 50 long
and seeing and hearing the noise and
turnuit Of the city everything seems very
quiet out here. Tomorrow ! 20 20 Lib
eral, then on up the CImarron canon into
the mountains and will let Won know
what / have found out in my next.
e.. A. W, THg TRAMP.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The anxiety of Republicans TO attend
their national conventions would suggest
the propriety of holding Republican con-
ventions out of doors. There is no build
Ing on earth that would hold all the Re
publican. who want to attend the Chi
cago convention.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The Edison people have all along
claimed to have the scinch on the incan-
descent electric light invention as COW
cred by the Edison patent, and have
been threatening to scoop all the other
concerns making and handling any and
every other system, but the courts have
just interposed an estoppel to such SCOOP
ing arrangement by deciding that the
Edison patent is not exclusive.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

1t were next TO impossible to have any
kind of enterprise or undertaking in
which woman is a participant that would
not partake of the romantic. The gen.
tleman who was nominated by the
Woman's SuffragistS at Des Moines last
week for vice president, on the ticket
with Belva Lockwood, may be a proper
sort Of person and abundantly qualified
TO discharge the duties of the positions he
will not be called to, but it is neverthe-
less, somewhat notable that the fifth est
man they could find to teeter the ticket
with Belya should be named Love.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The editor of this paper, according TO
the Hutchinson News. stopped at that
town a few days ago and attempted to
start boom for Hutchinson. The next
statement will probably be one to the
effect that the Kansas excursion train
10 Old Mexico carried a large assortment
of Kansas ''bug Juice"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
Honor 20 Whom Ho,or s. Due.

The Common wealth IL In error n stat
ing that the editor of the Capital nouai-
mated Bent Aurslock for one OF tins dele
gates a, large Ia the Wichita convsn-
ton. The nomination was made By Ir.
Cubbi=on. Of El Dorado. who was chair
man q the Butler county 1el~gaai0n-
The short spssch 81 Mr.. Cabbason was
the mos; eloquent and brilliant one made
IN the convention, and suiogy upon
gen' NurdGsck and his claims % rscogns-
toD hat brought most hearty appssass
fr1su t1ss Convention
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Larned wants an additional train to
those now running, TO ply between that
city and Wichita over the Missouri Pa
cific. The EAGLE agrees with the Chron-
oscope that such a moveon the part of
the Mo. Pa. people would be good thing
all around. and to none move nloreSo
than to the railroad.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

A New Jersey judge has just decided
that bequest made to MIR. Henry
George for the purpose Of disseminating
his doctrines on the land question is null
and void. The will was contested by
relatives of the deceased and the ground
on which the Judge declares it illegal
brings the merits of Mr.. Georges theor-
les directly in issue. He holds that the
bequest was not for charitable, benevo-
lent or educational purpose, but il car
ried out its effect would be to dissent
nate doctrines that are contrary in their
spirit to the laws Of the land. Therefore
he holds that bequest for that purpose
is illegal, and so the will is declared in
valid. This is putting a new phase upon
the George doctrine. Heretofore it has
been criticised by its opponents as sub
versive of popular rights in practice, but
there has been no formal expression as
to its legality or its standing in the
courts. If the decision of this judge is
sustained then logically all who are en-
gagged in preaching the George theories
are as strictly violatorS of the law and as
much subject to its penalties as persons
who in any other way attempt to over
throw established laws. The public viii
watch with much interest the result of
this case and the decision of the higher
courts, to which it viii undoubtedly be
appealed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The st. Louis Globe Democrat thinks
the large number of floating ioeberss off
our eastern coast may indicate that the
paper has been a warm supporter of John
Sherman. If there is one thing more
than another for which the Globe Demo-
crat is noted it is for DESERVING its friends
ut the critical moment,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
Truths Fifty Spoken

l>>2t2a- S-i-@S--
The influence Of Wichita, Is metro
politan city IS felt over nine-teuths Of
Kansas To her energy and enterprise
- due some Of the best advertising KAN
sas has ever had, ard those who are IN
clins,i 20 syseAk ii OF Wichita, are throw
ing bombs that wiz rebound with daul-
aging force.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
Coal and Gas at Usage Aiissaon. Kan.

OO&i ana Il6 ~ Os8ES AA8eo@DL4s Fan
SsOzho Comfy Journal
Capt Waite and his force are laying
off, few days at the prospecting vel,
cleaning up and repairing their engine
and machinery. In the meantime q pipe
has been connected with the well and
the gas conducted into their shop, where
it is used for heating and light. The
flow is steady and as il Is escaping all
the time they have % Be very careful
10 guard against al explosion. Oniy
few days ago tins gas took fire ia the well
and an explosion wa the result blowing
the platform OF and soaring up the boys
lively. Parents should keep their chilli
rem away as nuch as possible, as The
lighting Of match might Cause trouble
at any time. The prospecting has proved
40 far that there % both coal and ssS
here. and the next thing Is 10 Ascertain
10 what extent. There Is no longer a
doubt Of their existence, and that coal
Will he found IN abundance there IL 10
doubt, although II may take some time
TO ascertain where the large deposits ara.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Two weeks from yesterday the Demo-
cratic convention will assemble in st.
Louis 1t will not be so much question
of craftsmanship on that occasion as it
will who shall get the offices at the dis
posal of the president.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Col. Henry Watterson will head the
kentucky delegation in the st. Louis
convention. 1t will be eminently proper
for him to take along his one hundred
thousand unarmed Kentuckians on that
,ocaSion
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The greatest question presenting itself
for solution to the Democratic party at
this time is, how to dispose of David B.
Hill and at the same time secure the
electoral vote of New York for Grover
Cleveland
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
Wonder OF Kansas.


The city of Wichita is really Won
der. Ne did not expect to see half as
much. Their buildings are elegant, FIVE
stories. wholesale houses, the Burton car
works, Dold's packing house, and many
other industries are among the things
that make il the Wonder Of Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

LONELINESS and poverty are conduc-
i've to longevity. We note that the fel
low who created a sensation in Australia
by committing suicide recently was said
TO be the richest and handsomest man in
that country
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The debate of the tariff question In
congress leaves no doubt that so far as
the Democratic side of the subject is
concerned, John G. Carlisle stands at the
head of the Democratic column.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The time has been when Wichita made
great effort to secure manufacturing es-
Establishments. All we now have to do is
to take care Of them when they come.
And thew are coming fast.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Such wall as this: THE Republican
papers of the state continue to run Mayor
Francis campaign" from the Kansas
City Times, the organ of Congressman
Glover who is aspiring to the same dis
tinction, indicates that it is pretty nearly
'all up with its favorite. That is usu-
ally accepted as a sure sign Of defeat in
advance.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
Coin a Bo.in'7

Grcat Bend braTaLc-
Tall derricks. raising their peaked pro-
portions skyward and making the spots
where human ingenuity and perseverance
are reaching down Tor the hidden trszls-
ures OF old earth. viii soon be a common
sight Ii the neichborhocd OF Great Bend.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Pan-electric stock must have advanced
a notch or two recently. 1t is said At
torney General Garland has just in
dulged in the extravaganza of new
hat, the first purchased by him for
fifteen yeaas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The financial outlook is not particu-
Iarly f1attering in this country just now,
but Wichita goes marching on to mate
rial prosperity with the measured tread
of q giant all the same.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

delegate convention Of the ReRn6 OH fbe eth IN
.rv n Nav 1888 at the hour of O'Clock M ioI .tie
election OF four delegates and four aiternsdei C
National Republican convention 10 De helu ~ ,vo
cago June 81 1888. Also for ;he nomination VI WV
presidential electors. -, -, oa,,blicans of
Also delegate convention OF tne Hp, ON The
Kansas viii be held in The city OF " ncloct n
25fb day of July 1855 the Eonr Oh IL S1"eA -''
for the nomination OF candidates lot;
Associate Justice Of the supreme CouFt-
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary of State.
Auditor of State.
Treasurer OF state.
Attorney General ,.,o+,on
Sunerinfendent of Public Instruction.
Dalsga+es TO the conventions mentioned ao t2S
III - aiac,ed by county conventions, duly cdlleu
w the several county Republican comillitee az,
~ such rules and regulations as NAV pe oy t
nrascrifed The county conventions 70 De neu NY
P,artben MAY B. 1855 The basis OF apportlohneht Vi
daIeqaIes to said state conventions VIII De. 1 f
$1,000 and one alternate TO each 4D NoI9 cst LoI
GeIesa I Mccarthy for auditor OF state, November
isss or fraction OF 20 OF more votes one
IooS & afernate each will be allowed 10 All unof-
aniged counties and counties ORGANIZED Inc 80
5 ISL Delegates apportloned 10 lhe se'eral
:, ..r12ae os follows to-wit
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

There are now eighteen favorite sons
In the race for the Chicago nomination,
and every mothers son of them stands
I'm the shadow of the man from Maine.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The granger cometh in from the coun-
try,..and with great earnestness asketh
the question: VIII VIM. E. Stanley be a
candidate for state senator.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Col. James Hallowell is now besieged
bv friends who wish to secure a place IN
side the building at Chicago during the
Republican convention.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

AS we come nearer the time of holding
the Chicago convention the Plumed
Knight of Maine looms up above all COM
petitOrs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The voters of Kansas who are in favor OF a Tree
and nntrammeIed vote and fair count. who favor
strict enforce ment of the law who cherish the de
lenders of the country and favor liberal pension
20 oil who are disabled who favor such laws as VIII
rrotect home productions, home manufactures ana
home labor who favor free schools ana popular
education and who are in favor OF again placilS
Tho government in the hands of those who saved IL
tnsead of those who sought its destruction, are cor
daily invited participate in the PRIMARIES county
and state conventions .--,,-,
HENRY BRANDLEY. CHAIRMAN
Secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Zach Township Treasurer should
have Treasures Escor6. stray Record,
TRANSCRIPTS, CoIppiled IAss u isoS. and
q fail sssortfnsEs VI bsAaxSs t9 sals -
TIA of.1aA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

y concensus OF current newspaper
opinion tends to the conclusion that if
Dir. Blaine is not nominated at Chicago
by the Republicans Judge Gresham will
be. The EAGLE is of the opinion that
nothing is more probable, politically
speaking, than the nomination of Mr..
Blaine, even in the face OF his own de-
clination.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

Whether he shall be the nominee for
president or no. or whether he shall re-
ceive any further preferment at the
hands of his party at any time, it is an
undeniable fact that the best postmaster
general this country has had for forty
years was Gresham. Under his admin
istation our letter postage was reduced
from three to two cents, and the Louisi-
ana lottery letters and circulars were
excluded from the United States mails.
Indeed, in no department or station,
military or civil, has Judge Gresham
been tried and found wanting.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

One week from today the Prohibition
lists will hold their national convention
at Indianapolis to nominate presiden-
tial ticket. General Fisk, of New York,
seems to be the favorite candidate for
the first place on the ticket, but if he is
chosen it is doubtful if his canvass is as
effective in a certain direction as was
that of St. John four years ago.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The senate amendment to the river
and harbor bill, as passed by the lower
house of congress providing for the I'M
tiatory work of constructing water con-
nection between the lakes and the Mis-
sissippi river, known as the Hennepln
canal scheme, will of course necessiate a
conference committee from the two
houses, and if the senate adheres to its
amendment the chances are that the DILL
will fail since the house has given pretty
positive intimation that it will not agree
to such provision, not only at the present
session, but previously. The policy Of
the government undertaking such a
scheme at this time is debatable one, to
say the least. The large amount of sur
plus in the treasury is cited as an argu-
ment in favor of the proposition; another
is the military necessity for such connec
ton in case of war These are the strong
est points in its favor; but there are many
as strong ones against the proposition
that suggest themselves and which it Is
not necessary to enumerate just now.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23

The Anthony Republican Of Monday
contained the announcement that Lafe
Merritt, we'll known to the Kansas press
as live newspaper man, had been en-
gagged as city editor of that paper and
would have charge of that department
of the Republican With such team
as Maffet and Merritt, Anthony cannot
fail to shine nor the Republican to be-
come hummer. Success to the new
alliance and their appreciatlve consis-
tency.
Now that the farmers of Har-
per county have taken in hand the
county seat question, one that has har-
raised the entire community for several
months and is still unsettled, it is prob
able, as it is hoped, that it will be def
nitely decided in a short time. The
farmers-those materially affected by
the agitation-held mass meeting in
Anthony Monday and a large number
publicly expressed themselves on the
subject, and every one deprecated the
state of affairs that had been brought
about by the agitation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-23
For Genuine Out and Out Bargains.

embroidery department sale immense me 40
inch Swiss and India linen These are Prize 0ea9 e
VIII Sell for SIC An unusual 1ovey for 1Sc worth 81 psw ana
only ec worth 50 and another for "a WORTH s6O
Wider color and white for &C. worth 20 80
and 4Oc. Job lot white JacOnet at &c, worth 25c
We OF those aw1uy cheap ladies' gze vests ler
prices we
The price is cut in half
offers 500 yards OF oriental
the auction price OF DC per every l
Department4O goods at
novelty
stylish summer goods
10 all wool fouleat 34c yd regular price SOC
NEW CHINA SILK! NEW CHINA SllK
designs This popular fabric never worn
a
cam c. Ina silks.
handles, than the cheapest
ladies the
Sold by the
20 a. WHITE HOUSE OF
INNES 6 Ross,
116 TO 100 MAIN STREET
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-16
DOTS AND DASHES.
Thurston and Miller to
Preside.
10 CONVENTION CHAT.
An Advance Guard - Bay City
Breezes-Storm Ravages-Bleed-
ing Kansas--News Nuggets.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatches to the HERALD. !
CuicAGo, June l5.--Inv probability
that John NJ. Thurston, OF Nebraska,
would be made temporar : Chairman OF
the Convention and Warner Miller, Of
New York, permanent Chairman, be-
came this evening almost a certainty.
Those who we're unacquainted with Thur
ston had apparently settled upon Patrick
Egan, ex-President Of the Irish National
League, and a delegate from Nebraska,
as the most available man. One OF the
National Committeeman remarked that
the selection of Egan would be a stroke Of
policy that would be OF service to the
party in the campaign, and be a we'll
deserved honor to the position of trust
he has held among his compatriots.
Mr.. Egan was seem this evening, and
said while he appreciated the honor
sought to be bestowed upon him by his
friends, the Nebraska delegation would
be solid for Thurston.
AT GENERAL HARRIsoN's HEADQUARTERS
To-day it was emphatically denied that
there had been any conference between
the friends OF Harrison and Gresham.
John Q. New said: "No conference was
held and none sought for by the friends
of either candidate. There is nothing to
confer about. We are making no fight
on Gresham, and 80 far as we
know his friends are making none on
Harrison. The business of the Indiana
delegation is to carry out the instructions
OF the Republican State Convention, and
do what we can to secure the nomination
OF Harrison. The impression that
Indiana has two candidates is not cor
rect one. Gresham doubtless has many
friends among the Republican party in
Indiana, but the sentiment expressed at
the County and State ventions, and
the instructions given are for Harrison.
Those instructions Indiana will carry out.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-16
THE ADVANCE GUARD
Is what MR.. sharon Terms Him
seiE-Grcsham Interviewed.

CHcAGo, June ia. II. Sharon, of
San Francisco, said to-day in an inter
view; "l am the advance guard of Cali
fornia, though not a delegate. Blaine is
the favorite OF the delegation, but Blaine
has declared himself out OF the race.
Our delegates are unpledged an unin-
structed, but | have made a thorough
canvass, and have decided to my own
satisfaction that California will cast her
solid vote for Gresham"
"There was one point on which we
were undecided until this afternoon.
That assures our allegiance to Gresham.
1t has been limited to US that he was not
entirely sound on the tariff question. No
man, however unexceptional in other
respects, can get our vote ii he is tainted
with the slightest suspicion of even free
trade dogmas. To determine this mat
ter | requested Mr.. Gresham to grant me
an interview. He readily acquiesced,
gave thoroughly satisfactory assurance
on this point to us, and / am now en-
abled to state to our delegates that he is
thoroughly sound on The tariff question.
| have spoken with several Pacific Coast
delegates from other States, and think
that Gresham will get their votes"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-16
Ascot Henth Races.

LONDON, June l5.-At the Ascot Heath
meeting to-day, the race for the Trien-
NAL stakes was won by Rada; Obit
second; Fairhaven third. Benburb,
Pull Together and Primrose Day also
ran.
The race for the Nottingham stakes
was won by Annanite; Nerxily second (;
Fullmen third; twenty-four starters.
Shillalah was favorite.
The race for the Hardwicke stakes was
won by Minting, beating Lover in Har-
ness, the only other starter.
The race for the Windsor Castle
stakes was won by Lankboy; The
Kelhie third; nine starters.
The race for the Alexandra plate was
won by Timothy; Saville second; The
Cob third.
The race for the Ascot lightweight
plate was won by Attilla Mosspaul Sec
-ond; Jersey Lilly third; ten starters.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-16
News Nuggets.


The Emperor Of Brazil has completely
recovered from his recent illness.
Mary N. Prescott, the authoress and
poet, died at Newburyport, Mass,
Thursday night.
1t is announced that trains on the
Northern Pacific will again be running
through Mullan tunnel Monday.
DIR. Justin Gates, pioneer and we'll
known man in San Francisco, died Fri
day afternoon, at the age OF 81 years.
Count Richter, who was designated to
succeed Count Piper as Swedish am
bassador at London, has committed
suicide.
W. II. Stevenson, recently messen-
ger for Wells, Fargo Il Co., running be-
tween Oakland and Los Angeles, was
arrested at San Jose Friday morning on
the charge Of stealing sum OF money
from the Express Company. He will be
taken to Oakland to-day.