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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
THE BIG GUN PROVES AFAlLURE.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dee. THE big gun
manufactured by the Pittsburg Steel COM
pany on January II last, was tested in this
city this afternoon and proved miserable
failure. The first shot was charged with
only IS pounds of powder. This shot was
fred all right, and its effect was
a geyser of mud and earth and
connection along the dredging
vessels in the bay. The second time the
gun was discharged with forty-eight
pounds of powder. When it was touched
off a shower of boards, beams and huge
pieces of steel were scattered in every d.
rection. The whole bomb proof structure
in which the gun was confined was struck
by the Jumps of steel from the gun and
demolished like paper box. The gun, car
riage and all were buried underneath a
huge pile of big beams, logs, earth, etc.
\ piece of steel burst off the gun nearly
three feet long and two feet thick, was
thrown fifty feet away. Other pieces of
steel were lying all around. The structure
IN which the gun had been placed and
and which was demolished by the ex-
ploded gun, took fire, but the flames We're
soon eXtlnguished. The breech of the
gun up to several inches in front of the
trunions was bursted to pieces. The de-
struction OF the gun carriage and other
preparations Tor the test cost the govern
ment between 5000 and 5000. The
Plttsburg Steel company loss is $500.
Lieut.. A Nj. Knight, of the navy, says the
gun burst simply because the metal could
not stand the test. He did not believe If
the breech had been heavier it would have
been able to resist the pressure.
President johnson, of the Pittsburg
company, said he was perfectly satisfied
with the fairness of the test. The gun
weighed 1850 pounds, was sixteen feet
long and was made Of Bessemer steel.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
A $4,000 WRECK.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA collision which oc-
Cured this morning on the Pittsburg
Fl. Wayne g. Chicago road near Fiftieth
street, resulted in loss to the company OF
about $4,000. The main line forms a
sharp curve from Stewart avenue on Six
tieth street and Wentworth avenue. A
long freight train drawn by three engines
and north bound was rounding the curve
when a southbound switch engine, run
ming rapidly, dashed intoit before anything
conld be done to check the momentum of
the engines. The engineers and firemen
had just time enough to jump from their
cabs and save their lives when the crash
came. The four engines were thrown from
the track and are all badly smashed, to-
gether with number of box cars which
were loaded with freight.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
IINCI e SAM NS Tie

WASHINGTON, Dec 1.-THE secretary of
The interior sitting with the assistant at
5orney general today heard argument of
counsel on part of the railroad company
in the case of the United States VS. the St
Louis & San Francisco Railway COM
pany. The case came up upon citation to
the railroad company to show cause why
patents to about 81, 900 acres of land on the
line Of this road between Springfield. Mo,
aud the western boundary OF the state al
legged to have been enormously issued about
twenty years ago, should not be cancelled.
The government claims that these lands
were reserved to the United States by the
act of June 10, 1862, and consequently did
not pass to the Atlantic 81 Pacific Rail-
road company (of which the ST. Louis &
San Francisco is the successor by foreclos-
ure purchases under its grant of July p,
1868
Nice-president John O'Dav, of the ST.
Louis s. San Francisco road, appeared as
counsel for his road 1t is stated that the
lands in controversy have long since
passed out of the hands of the railroad
company to settlers who have in many
cases sold them TO others. Mr. O'Day
maintained that the original grant and
later the patents from the government
conveyed an absolute and incontestible
title and that a. recent decision of the
United States court in similar case es-
1abliShed his DoSitiOn
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
THE SPEAKERSHIP QUESTION.

Tx ES'NCFOftff SoLO y lOlN'
WASHINGTON, Dec 7.-Congressman Ben
Butterworth met Farmer Wade, of Mis-
souri,, today and said:
'You are for Ryan for speaker, l sup
poser"
NO." said Farmer Wade; 81 don't know
that | am"
"Well," said Butterworth, "you and l
are Quakers. Now tell me confidentially
who you are for"
Il am not for anybody yet" said Wade,
''but Pm doing some pretty tall rustllng
to find out who is going to be speaker, and
when | do find out I'll be for him the big
gest kind"
Mr., Ryan was standing by when this re-
freshlng conversation took place. Turn
ing to Col. Wade, he asked:
What good would your vote do me if |
wasn't sure of it until after | had enough
to put me through"
'Idon't suppose it would do you any
good" replied Wade. THAT isn't what
Pm figuring on. want to put my vote
where it will do me some good"
There are about two-thirds of the re-
elected Republicans who occupy Farmer
Wade's position on the speakership ones
ton, although they are not all Of them SO
frank as he is. Such being the situation,
there is little satisfaction in speculations
at this stage of the game. About all that
can be said is that Cannon is growing in
strength and has more elements in his IA
vor than was generally expected week
ago. Mckinley is being hurt by the way
the other big men in Ohio are treating
him. If he succeeds it will have to be in
spite of half hidden opposition in the Ohio
delegation. Jealousy is a bullying trait in
Ohio craftsmanship. The damage to Nc
Kinley from this source is gain for Can
non. What hurts Reed is the feeling in
favor of a western man. This seems to
grow more and more pronounced. 1t may
account for the fact that General Hender-
son, of Iowa, has been added today to the
list of candidates
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
DEMOCRATIC VETERANS.

CHICAGO, Dec. About twenty Demo
cratic veterans had private meeting a,
the Palmer house last evening of which
General r. N. r. Wallace was chairman
and G. a. Stitt secretary. The following
letter from Adjutant General George W.
Koontz, of Indianapolis, to Mr.. Stitt was
read: Il have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of Novem-
Der . in regard TO organization OF
the Democratic soldiers We will
complete our organization on "Wednesday.
December 5. As soon as this is done
will send to you the constitution and by
laws, and give you all information you
desire in regard to the organization. The
Democratic soldiers of Indiana are a unit
qon this uestion."
Though the meeting was called to form
an organization similar to that already or
gained in Indianapolis, it was decided to
wait until they heard from the general.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
THE AOUEDUCT CASE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. THE testimony of
Thomas Tyrell before the aqueduct mill
harry court of inquiry today created some
thing of sensation. He had worked in
he tunnel as journeyman bricklayer and
cater had been employed for some time by
Mr. Emory as foreman and later still as
foreman for Palmer 81 Brennan. In all
swer to a question as to how the packing
was done witness said that it was just
thrown in dry, Just the stones and once in
while bucketfull of plaster was ''slob-
bered" on the top. Witness said that In
spector Lucas was present and not only
saw dry packing thrown in but ordered it
to be done. SAT one time" said the wit
ness, Lucas said he was not getting
enough money out of it, as he had to di-
vide il with his superior officer
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
POLICE COURT.
HEBREW THOUGHTS.

Do not live near pi0us fool
II tho fox Is king. bow before him.
miser is as wicked as an idolator
Teach thy tongue to say, II do not know.
Forget other peoples faults by remember
ing your own.
Prosperity Is no just scale; adversely IS the
only balance 10 weigh friends.
Thy friend has friend. and thy friends
friend has a friend be discreet
Despise no man and deem nothing irnposai-
bic; every man has his hour ard everything
its place.
To pray loudly IL not necessity Of deyo-
ton; when we pray we mus. direct cur heart
toward heaven.
He or she who gives charity becomes bIcs,.
or, az it 10 written: "a bene6cent soul viii
be abundantly blest-
Words are spiritual forces. angels OF bless-
ing or OF cursipg; uuutbered. coatroi
them; uttered, they control US
There are three crowns--of the law, TIA
priesthood aud the kingship; but the crown
Of good nams il greater than them all
Though IL Il not incumbent upon thee 10
complete the work, thou must no. therefore
CEASE from pursuing H. n The work Is great.
grea: viii be thy reward, ard thy Master b
faithful in his payments
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
SULLIVAN CHALLENGES kILRAIN.

NEW YORK, Dec. John L. Sullivan
and his hacker went to the Clipper Office
TO meet Kilrain or his representative TO
make a match for fight TO finish. r.
K. Fox said kilrain had been notified in
writing to be present. but the note had
been returned with the words mo an
swer." Sullivan then deposited a check
for 5000 with challenge as follows: AZ.
John l. Sullivan, champion of the world,
hereby challenge Jake kilrain to fight a.
cordiag TO rules of the London prize ring
Tor $500 side, the battle TO take place at
point TO be hereafter mutually agreed
upon, six months from the date of signing
articles. As an evidence of the genuine
ness OF this offer / have this day deposited
$, 600 with the editor of the New York
Clipper This deposit win be left WITH the
Clipper until January 10. IsS9.''
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
THE DUDLEY CASE.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. =. - The federal
building was again crowded today with
whispering witnesses summoned to testify
before the grand jury. The jury reached
The Dudley case today and several wit
uesses were before it. They remained in
the room an unusually long time. Editor
Morss of the Sentinel is believed 70 be an
important witness in the Dudley case ss
The alleged Dudley letter passed from his
custody into the keeping of the federal
authorities. Mr. Morss was conspicuons
about the ante room of the federal courr
this afternoon. Ii is understood he has
been summoned as witness and will
probably be called before the jury the first
witness tomorrow.
The Evening News says of the Dudley
ease: A telegram from Washinton shows
Colonel Dudley to be in frame of mind
over the blocks of five" business aud the
anticipated investigation by federal
grand jury in this city and he is quoted
rs saying with reference to the famous
letter, when that letter first came out
said 1t was forgery. as published, and
don't propose to make any further state
ments out OF court" Colonel Dudley also
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
WEATHER BULLETINS.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WICHITA, Kan, Dec.
THE highest temperature was $3.50
the lowest $3.50, and the mean
80 with brisk south veering to gentle
northwest winds, followed by rising ba-
rometer with trace of rainfall 6:35 to
6:55 D. m.
The maximum velocity OF wind was
south, q miles per hour at 1890 a. m.
Mean barometer reduced to sea level was
1T Z a. ~ 9955 inches: at 2 p. N. 29.9O5
inches; at p. m. 2a.976 inches.
Mean relative humidity y per cent.
FRED L. JOHNSON. Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
Dec 1.-THE indications for twenty-four
hours, commencing Saturday, December
B. at a. ~. are as follows:
For Missouri-Fair preceded by light
cain; cooler; winds becoming variable.
For Kansa-Fair. cooler, variable winds.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
KILLED BY A TRAMP,

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. w. A. Van
nice, prominent and highly respected
resident of this city, was murdered early
yesterday morning. While all OF the fam
lily except the children were absent tramp
entered Mr.. Vannice's house and stole
some articles of jewelry and purse, i'm
mediately afterward starting towards
Fort Laramie Mr.. Vannice started in
pursuit and captured the man at ranch
five miles from town. He started to town
with the tramp in buggy. Late last
evening the team was found on the prairie
by cowboys with the dead body of Mr..
Nannice in the bottom of the buggy. The
body indicated that terrible struggle
had taken place. II is surmised that the
tramp seized him. secured his revolver and
killed him a posse Of citizens is after
the murderer, and if captured he viii be
1ynched
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
PROSPECTIVE VISITORS

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. This has proven
dull day for political or other news
about the residence of the president-elect.
The day was principally passed by General
Harrison in his library at work with Pri-
vate Secretary Halford on the correspond
ence accumulated during his two days
outing.
TIL impression prevails that next week
Will witness the westward pilgrimage of
several distinguished New York politi-
clans who will follow closely in the wake
of Vice President-elect Morton. II is
whispered by knowing ones that imme-
diately after the adjournment of congress
tor the holiday recess Senator John Sher-
man and other probable cabinet ministers
will pay the president-elect q fiying visit.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
BURROWS FOB SPEAKER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Senator Stock
bridge last night gave a dinner to the
members-elect of the Michigan delegation
in the Fifty-frst congress now present in
Washington. At the dinner the presenta-
tation of the name of Representative J. c.
Burrows, of the Kalamazoo district, as a
candidate for the speaker of the house was
formally determined upon, and the dele
CATION will press his canvass unitedly
They claim that Mlchigans showing in
the election last month of gains both in
the popular vote and in the congressman
fairly entities her to the recognition she
asks
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
Pacific CAB TRuST sulT.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE evidence was
closed in the trial in the United States
court of the suit of the trustees of the Pa
cihc car trust against the Iron Mountain
railway Judge Wheeler reserved decision.
Amos Wheeler. secretary OF the roads OF
southwestern system, was one OF the wit
nesses for the defendant. He was asked
If he knew of the health Of
Jay Gould. In response he said
MI Gould was too sick TO attend TO bust
ness He had been down only once in six
or seven weeks: had been in his Office not
more than four times In six months and
had attended 10 no business IN that time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
SUED FOR CUTTING GOVERNMENT
TIMER

CARSON CITY, New, Dec. 1.-The United
States government through the United
States district attorney, has entered suit
against various corporations and individ-
uals of Eureka, this state, aggregating
about S13,00000J for cutting wood and
lumber off of unsurveyd government
land. Among the heaviest corporations
sued are the Eureka Consolidated Mining
company for 4s3, 900 cords of wood valued
at $500, 900; Richmond Mining company,
$4,000 cords, valued at ST, 250, 900; the Eu-
reka & Palisade Railroad company for
$4,000 cords of wood, valued at $780, 600
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
PACIFIC RAILROADS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-1ha house COM
mittee on Pacific railroads held meeting
this morning and decided to press the con-
sideration of the Pacific railroad funding
bill by the house at as early day as posi-
BILE. The committee will, on Monday, offer
a resolution setting apart certain days for
consideration Of the bill.
Mr.. Cultivate, chairman Of the COM
nittee, is confident of the passage Of the
bill by good majority, if it can be
brought to vote. The work of the COM
mittee is now practically completed. Sew
are before it, but as there is no possibility
of their being taken UP for action by the
house at this late day, it is probable that
no action will be taken upon them by the
committee
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
OVERCOME BY GAS.

CLEVELAND, Dec. while cleaning out
an oil still of the Peerless Refinery COM
pany at Findlay, o., today, William Light
foot was overcome by gas aud fell uncon-
scious. Ephriam Warrick was sent to his
assistance and he too, was overcome. Phil
OConnell undertook 20 rescue them with
the same result. The three were finally
gotten out. Lighfoot is dead. Warrick
dying and O'Connell will recover.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
TIE COUkTS.
DISTRICT COURT.


Fechheimer VS.. Wichita & Western still
dragged its weary length along at the dis
trict court. The case was continued about
8 o'clock until Monday morning.
Charlotte A. Ross vs.. W. b. Love; judg-
ment for plaintiff for $6J266.
Same VS. II. S. Hutchinson ct al; judg.
ment for plaintiff tor $373.33.
Same VS. Edward II Campbell judgment
for plaintiff for $S02.66
Same VS. James Burns; Judgment for
plaintiff for $190.S4.
A. j. Hobbs VS. ). j. Lindholm eft al
Judgment for plaintiff against :. j. Lind
holm, j. Z. Wngert and NJ. ". Utz for
S44S.
Charles Mossbacher VS. John Scott,
Judgment for plaintiff as prayed for quiet
ing title to real estate as prayed for ia
plaintiffs petition.
G. p. Ross vs. Clarence Beckley; judg-
ment for plaintiff for $3.50.
George II. Harrington vs. VIM. Hodson;
judgment for plaintiff for s170l.G6.
Frances A. Repp VS. John Repp; divorce
granted plaintiff rs prayed for and real
estate awarded plaintiff.
Samuel r. johnson VS. Rena Johnson: di-
vorce granted plaintiff as prayed for in
petition.
JUSTICE COURT.
State VS. Howman was continued until
the Goth. The defendant, who is the young
man accused of stealing the articles from
Miss Lille Vincent, appears 10 have with
drawn bis intention 70 plead guilty and
now says he will fight the case TO the bitter
end. John Losh was yesterday incorrectly
reported as his accomplish in the robbery.
Mr.. Losh was accused of taking bat, and
of this ofense acquitted by Justice Ham
mond.
State VS. John Nicholson came mp yesteT
day at Judge Walker. The defendant i
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
OLD RATES RESTORED.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE eastern agents
of all the southwestern roads have re-
ceived orders to restore rates to the old
schedules. The advance maks first So,
second s32, third 81. The restoration is
to take effect tomorrow. The rates pre-
vailipg now are as much as 40 per cent IN
cases below the above tariff, but are made
quietly and not published. 1t is because
of this fact, the agents say, that they are
not violating the interstate commerce law
in restoring rates without ten days notice.
NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Commiss!oner
Fink has this afternoon ordered west
bound rates restored, to take effect ac-
cording to law within ten days. Commits
sioner Fink's order restored rates to the
tariff in operation before the cut was made
by the New York Central. The restora-
ton is direct result Of the action taken
in Chicago at the meeting of the Central
Traffic association, when rates were adj
vanced on east bound rates. The advance
goes into effect December IL, the same
date east bound rates are ordered to take
effect
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
ILLINOIS, VOTE.

SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 7.-Following is
the official vote of the state of Illinois, as
shown by the complete returns now in the
Office of the secretary: For president
Harrison, $40, AS; Cleveland, 34S,272; Fisk,
u ,695: Streeter, 1000; Harrison's plurality,
222,201. For governor-Fifer, 361, $50 Pal
mer, 355,3l5; Hart. 1926; Jones, 1854.
Fifer's plurality, L., 541.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
VERMONT AND RHODE ISL AND.

NEW YORK, Dec. THE following Is
the official vote of Vermont: Harrison.
Republican, As, 1872; Cleveland, Democrat,
l6. 7SS; Fisk, Prohibition, 1,46O; scattering,
30. Total, 65,475. Harrison's plurality,
2S,404.
Rhode Island gives Harrison, Repub-
can, q ,96i; Cleveland, Democrat, 1850:
Labor, IS; scattering, 2. Total vote, 40, 40.
Harrison's plurality ,439; majority, 3, jos.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08

5. S. Miller last night left for Louisville,
Ky., to accept position with the Ameri-
can Well Drilling company, of Pittsburg
Pa He says he has lost none of his faith and
belief in the greatness of Wichita, and
hopes at no far distant time to again re-
turn to his early love-
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

LONDON, Dec. IA number of friends
Of Naororaji, to whom Lord Salisbury re-
ferred as ''black man, propose to enter
tain him at a banquet at the National Lib
efal club as protest against the language
used by Lord Salisbury.
SUAKIM, Dec mir, Wake, an artist
connected with the London Graphic, has
been killed by q shot from the Arabs, who
are beseiging the town.
PARIS, Dec. lowing to a dispute at
yesterdays meeting of the municipal coun-
ell two of the members-M. Memorial, a
Boulangist, and NJ. Chautemps, an lire
concilable-fought duel this morning.
The weapons used were swords. NJ. Chau-
temps received wound ID the arm.
LONDON, Dec. THE Derby winner, Or
monde, has been sold TO an American for
81 ,000
Catarrah is a constitutional disease, aud
requires a constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
4 CHARITABLE eEouEST

New YORK. Dec by the viii OF Re
becca E Robertson. which was offered for
probate today. tie residue o. her es.ats,
after various minor requests - given 50
establishing a home for enabling poor
families 70 have a bgIef summer ozfs1s.
free Of expense. The boquest amounts a.
Sr.kt fass
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
APPLYING TOACTAS AIDES.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 7.-Governor
Beaver, as chief marshal of the inaugural
parade is receiving great many appllca-
tions from people who want to be aides of
his staff. These applications come from
every state and territory as far east as
Maine. as far west as California and Dako-
ia. All applications are filed as received
and action will be taken as they come. The
governor will try to make an equitable
division of the honors over the entire
country,
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
ONE OF ThETolLlvERs

LEXINGTON. KY. Dec. IA desperate
fight took place at sawmin in Elllots
county yesterday between Colonel Toiljver
and David Conley, IN which the latter was
fatally wounded in the head with al axe
in the hands OF Toiliver. The latter has
fed and has not been arrested Colonel
ToIHver is cousin Of the notorious Craig
ToiIiver
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08

Young wives who have old husbands
will be glad to know that New York
physician offers to cure snoring for ten
dollars; but DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup viii
cure sore throat and colds for % cents
For neuralgia, rheumatism, govt, burns,
wounds, etc, use Salvation OIL. Price IS
cents a bottle
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08

Mrs. a. FL. Maxwell was Friday evening
pleasantly surprised by number of her
friends at her home in Riverside. The un-
expected guests remained several hours
and the time was most enjoyably spent
with music and pleasant social inter
coIfrrse
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
TIE FEVER NOW EN0F0

JACKSONVILLE, Dec. mo new cases;
no deaths. Total cases 4,z0I, total deaths
Az. There was heavy frost this morn
ing and the general belief is that no more
will be heard of yellow fever, at least this
winter
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
NOTICE OF CONTEST.

EAsTON, Pa, Dec. 7.-Notice has been
served on Congressman-elect Samuel Fow-
Ter, the Fourth New Jersey district. that
his election will be contested by Mr.. Voor-
hees, the Republican candidate on the
ground of fraud.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
A CARGO OF SUGAR SEIZED.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7.-Collector j. S.
Hayes today seized the steamer West
meath and her cargo of sugar, which ar
rived here from Java last Monday, con-
signed to the American Sugar refinery,
this city. Duty amounting to s150,000
was paid on the cargo, which is valued at
500, 900. The reason for the SEIZURE is
stated to be that the quality of the sugar
has been underestimated and that the gov
eminent has been defrauded of about
800, 900 duty on the cargo. A warehouse
of the company where some of the sugar
is stored was also seized and with the
steamer and cargo placed in charge of Gus
toms officers, under seal. The sugar is
supposed to have been Colored in Java,
where very fine quality OF sugar is made,
which coloring gives an appearance to the
sugar of being lower grade OF sugar and
subject to less amount of duty. The pen
atty attached, if the charge is proved, is
confiscation Of the cargo and a fine of 20
per cent OF its value.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08

said that if he had any business in Indiana
he would not hesitate to come to this state
and intimated that Marshal Hawkins
would be given an opportunity to place
him under arrest within few days
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-08
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

DowNs, Kan, Dec. samuel Charter,
aged IS. was shot through the head and
Instantly killed by boy named Scott
today. The boys We're out hunting and
the shooting was an accident.