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Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
More Discrimination in Art.

Is the long established love for painting
and statuary doomed to extinction7 If not,
why are pictures no longer bringing the high
prices that they dids And why are the houses
of the better sort SO chary of such decora-
tionsi 1t is getting to be the custom to con-
fine pictures to the halls and stairways and
library. Those who can afford picture CALLER
les are small proportion Of the population,
and extravaganza OUTLAWS by the wealthy in
that direction are less than fifty years ago.
Old line engravings have had rage, followed
by the greatest popularity Of etchings. The
taste of the educated public still leans in this
direction. The change in fashion has fol
lowed, doubtless, an increased aesthetic edu-
cation OF the people, leading to more discrim-
ination in art At all events, it is no longer
the fashion TO swing all over the walls Of a
house pictures Of only moderate merit or nc
merit at all -Globe-Democrat.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
THE NEWEST EXPLOSIVE.

1t reads like romance that anything
more powerful in the way of explosives
han dynamite could have been quietly
brought out and fully tested without al
ready having revolutionized the trade"
in the different lines of blasting agents.
But there comes to US an account of how
an American engineer who has been liv-
ing in London these last few years has
perfected new formula of an explosive
that may yet revolutionize the whole
business of explosives. An English pa
per gives the following account of it:
''W. I. Chamberlain. the American
engineer residing in London. paid visit
TO Woolwich in connection with new
explosive which he is introducing TO the
war department. He IS the inventor of
the newest and most powerful explosive
known-Rameiy, chlorine of nitrogen,
whose distinctive effects are terrible in
the extreme, a very snail quantity doing
infinitely more damage than much
larger amount of any other explosive in
use. 1t IS very sensitive, 4 very slight
conclusion causing IL 70 explode. he
has more than once been injured and IN
danger Of being blown TO pieces, but
kept ut il being determined TO conquer
or die in the attempt. He had completed
3 method OF charging and filling shells
and proiectlles with chlorine of nitro
gen so that they may be fired from
gun using powder with perfect safety
Military men, competent 10 judge Id re-
gard 10 the invention declare it To be one
Of the most remarkable inventions OF
the age. and are OF the opinion that II
any country had the monopoly Of this
invention they could defy tie whole
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
CAPTAIN HENRY BOOTH.

The chairman of the Republican GEN.
trail committee, Captain Henry Booth,
spent yesterday in this city. The work
Of the campaign which was an arduous
one is being wound up and the captain
was on his way to the city of Larned, his
home for rest. His district elected
him to the legislature during his absence
and his friends throughout the state are
urging him for the speakership. Ii de-
votion to his party, service in the army
and experience as a legislator comprise
claims and qualifications he stands a
head and shoulders above any man spok-
en- of. He has been resident OF Kan
sas thirty-two years beside, and few
men have larger acquaintance with
public men and few know the state and
its necessities and demands more thor
oughly. We have not sounded the
proposition but on general principals we
would think that the next house would
take pride in electing> Captain Booth
their presiding officer.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
THE SUPREME COURT.

The ambition of the leaders Of the
Democratic party, next to controlling the
executive department of the government,
has long been to control the Judicial
department, especially the supreme
court of the United States. That the
party under Mr.. Cleveland's lead has
made rapid progress in that direction
cannot be denied, two vacancies occur
ring during the past four years by the
death of two members, both Republi-
cans, and their places being filled by two
Democrats. Had that party been sue
cessful in the late national election it is
more than likely they would have realiz-
ed their ambition in the, next four years.
The bench now contains five Republic
cans and three Democrats: Two Of the
Republicans are entitled to retire on full
pay, Justices Bradley and Miller, being
above 70 years of age, and Judge Batch
ford will also be entitled to the same
privilege in 1892. On account of age
these will no doubt retire during the
next four years and their places be filled
by other Republicans. Justice Field,
Democrat, is likewise entitled to retire,
as the other three mentioned, and if he
should take it into his head to do so
his place would also be filed by
a Republican. With the changes likely
to take place in makeup Of the
supreme bench N the near future the
Republicans viii not only probably gain
one member, but the court as recon
structed viii give the party an indefinite
lease of control, even if the Democrats
should by any possibility succeed in the
national election four or eight years
bench.
The foregoing statement of the condi-
ton and prospect touching the supreme
bench cannot fail to cause some disap-
pointment TO the Democracy, but is a
source of corresponding qualification to
Republicans. With the three coordinate
branches of the government in perfect
accord as they will be after the 4th OF
March next, the needs of the nation can
and viii be conserved without let or
hindrance.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

temperance work was treated in paper
by Mrs. NJ Lee Hoyt of this city.
The most inspiring hour was that de-
voted to the children. A little after 4
o'clock the boys and girls came trooping
in and filled all the available space in the
church, crowding the ladies of the con-
vention into the corners. Their singing
of Temperance Boys and Girls are We.
and other songs under the leadership of
Mrs Belle Howard and Miss Honn,
teachers in the public schools, showed
that they had been apt pupils of compe-
tent instructors.
Mrs. Smiths story talk from her charts
held their attention and sustained their
enthusiasm.
The success of the convention was
largely due to the presence Of Mrs. c. t.
Smith, who, from her large experience
was able to make many valuable sug-
gestions which were highly appreciated
by all present. S. A. L.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
EnS,and,s Elect of Ironcladx.

The mos. powerful war ship afoat, the
Benbow, has just been completed snd Joined
the British Mediterranean feet She carries
two Hilton guns, besides other smaller guns
A shot from one Of them weighs 800 pounds,
and when propelled by a full charge of So
pounds OF powder IL can tear its way through
a whole yard of iron arnlor. The gun il A
feet inches long, and tho projectilc is over
Al inches long and nearly foot inches In
diameter. England's eight best ironclads cost
nearly 5000, 900, the Benbow costing
S3,So0 600. Two more ships nearly finished
the Nile and Trafalgar. Of 12,o0o tons each,
win cost nearly 5000, ooo apiece At Thu
price each will be worth It's weigh. in copper.
The Simultaneous discharge OF the guns Of
the entire feet would develop force enough
to hfs the ships, guns and all, two feet GU:
OF the wate-.-ysw YORK Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

a Washington dispatch says President
Cleveland will stick to the revenue re-
form text, and in DEFENDERS message
ask both parties in congress to make such
concessions as will insure the reduction
of the revenue. If the statement of the
presidents purpose in this matter is cor
rectly given he may do so to some pur-
pose, mayhap, as to the house, but the
senate bill is practically in accord with
the sentiment of a majority of the peo-
pie of the country. Whatever conces-
sions are made, therefore, will have to
come from the minority or Democratic
side. The EAGLE is of the opinion that
this will be done, if for no other reasons
than TO obviate the necessity for an extra
session of congress, something the Dem
ocrats don't want.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

In the next Delaware legislature the
Republicans will have majority of two
on joint ballot, having control of the
lower house by five votes. The Demo
Gratis threaten to unseat two Republicans
in the senate, thus restoring control of
the joint assembly to that party, This
they will hardly undertake, inasmuch as
the Republicans could play at the same
game in the house and thus maintain
their supremacy. The Dems. had as
well make up their minds to gracefully
submit to the inevitable. The old fossil,
Salisbury, will retire from the U. S.
senate at the expiration of his present
term, and no amount of Democratic
kicking can prevent it.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
CITIES OF THE FIRST CLASS.

Leavenworth Times.
The city council Of Topeka has taken
steps 10 hold 8 convent of the men,
bers of the cities of the first class TO con-
slider what legislation IS needed 10 insure
better system for the management of
their affairs. The Topeka Journal saws
that one change which tie committee of
that city Will advocate will be a radical
modification of the law providing for the
levying of special assessments for public
Improvements, the present system being
burdensone to property owners and 9TH
erwise objectionable. Other changes are
very desirable, amongst which is uni
form system for the control of the police
and the creation of police courts. The
system which is good for one city must
be good for all oohers of the same size.
The police courts ought to have the same
jurisdiction as justices courts. There
are many other matters in which a
change is needed. The Topeka idea of
a convention Is an excellent one.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The knights of Labor in their national
assembly, last Friday, did what the
EAGLE suggested was the wise thing to
do if they desised to maintain their or
ganization, l. e, they excluded the OBJ
streperous Barry from membership in
the order. They may now hope to re-
gain most of the three hundred thousand
members the grand secretary's report
shows withdrew from the order during
the past two years; not that Barry's pres
ence per Sc was so obnoxious TO those
members who withdrew, but that the
condition into which his ceaseless war
fare upon the policy of the order as
shaped and maintained by Master Work
man Powderly had forced itcaused many
TO lose faith in its perpetuity. 1t is not
infrequently the case that the churchtinds
it necessary to use the pruning knife, so
tospeak, before it can enjoy a successful
revival season. We predict that the
Knights of Labor viii be stronger or
ganization within the next twelve months
than it has ever been. 1t is stronger now
in nain1 of moral forca-
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

A Washington dispatch, which is OF
course mere guesswork, says that there
is prospect that Warner Miller will go
10 the senate as the successor of Mr.. Ev-
arts, who will be given place on the SUI
preme bench in place of Judge Batch
ford, to be retired. No one can question
Mr.. Evart's fitness for such a position or
Mr. Miller's fitness for the position of
senator, or any other in the gift of the
people or the incoming administration,
rs for that.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

i COW is an animal with four legs On The
under ada. The tail Is longer than tie iega
but Is not used 20 stand on The COW cihs
files With It's tai. A COW hAs big years that
wfgg,as On hinges; - does their tail The
COW 70 bigger than the cali. but not 50 big n
an elephant She IL made % snail that she
can 60 In the barn when nobody 10 looking
Some COWS are black, and so-ce hook A dog
was hooksd oacs. See tossed tao dog tia.
worried tbe cat that killed the rat Black
COWS give white milk; 20 Go other GOVT
Giikmen sell milk 70 buy their little girls
crssz, which ssey put Ii water and chalk
Gown chew cuds, and each sats is OWE
ehs~ That Is all tasry Is abou. cowxe
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The Arkansas Gazette rises to remark
that it is "a threatening attitude when
The profits of protection. taken unfairly
from the people. are used TO faSten this
system of robbery upon them individu-
ally which remark prompts the Hart
ford Courant to observe that Now that
the election is over and there is no longer
any need of keeping up the pretense
that the Democratic party is not opposed
TO protection, the able editors are again
finding their tongues. IL viii be renlem-
bered that the outcome of the tariff dis
eussion in the nutmeg state, as shown by
The result of the late election, was not IN
accord with that papers position on that
question. However, that was before:
this is after.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Kansas wins the Republican champion
ship The full returns swell her plurnIity
for Harrison and Morton to $1,000. That
bats verything-even Pennsylvania
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
And it is because there are more old
veterans and old veterans sons i'll Kan
sas than in any state of anything like
the same in population. Another verifi-
cation Of the prediction made by General
john A. Logan several years ago.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

world. The invention, it is thought,
will cause a complete change OF revolu-
ton in warfare. while for blasting or
mining purposes it will probably never
be equaied. Mr.. Chamberlain has had
offers from parties on the continent
which he will probably accept in the
event of not coming to terms with our
own government.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

One big knit goods concern of New
York has bought 100000 pounds of
secured wool in the Boston market since
the results of the election were known
an outlay of nearly $125,00O in one
transaction. The papers which predicted
the rum of all wooden interests in the
defeat of Cleveland will please bring on
their bears.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

short tsEs ago some "ho1eynooa car
rases were p,aoed upoa tie Spanish r.s1-
wan Each compartment contained o1iy
two seAss. very close soseeher, snd every
thing VS. doas 70 provide for tie coufx.
o. The hoseyuoo1erB But 20 hiMhirx
oocpies APPEARED, ard rcs cDs cf ts1sn co-a-
parfnezs has -. been occupied TIE I'D
nzrssssraaenA forgee thst psoc.s never Try -
bard se look hks old matrimonial hands a.
On Tie csJ upon which ths knos rs bzsn
tzed--Fzii Van Gazx-s
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

1t is reported upon what appears to be
very good authority, that Bismarck IS
DESTROYS of resigning soon, and is hoping
shat his son, Count Herbert, may be his
successor. Emperor William, it is be-
lieved. will soon have this change come
phOIlt
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The EAGLE made the closest guess Oh
the vote of Kansas made by any news
paper in the state. The guess at the
time was thought by many to be wild,
but it now seems that wild as it was it
will be some two thousand short, Har-
yison's vote now reaching eighty-two
thousand plurality.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Wichita's future was never more as
surfing than today; her developments in
growth Of population, industries and gem
eral business never SO safe and progress
sive. She is, indeed, the Peerless Prin-
cess of the Plains, the Queen of the
Great Arkansas Valley, that will grow
more lustrous day by day.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

There is no political argument IKE 'n p4
argument of majorities. These Sel'le al.
things, at least for the present: ana ",ia'
a blessed thing is republic which MAKES
all this possible and natural.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
9a1Iu - sa9e
.psuAILM. MURDOCH. Editor.

On the largest vote ever polled IN ONO
the Republican plurality for governor IS
e.191, Harrison's plurality being a rev
hundred more. Not large for Ohlo' DuV
il will have to do this year.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The Kansas City Star observes that
"there is no telling what Harrison's ma
ioritv in Kansas would have been with a
free election and fair count. Even IN
The face of Democratic intimidation II
has reached SO. co.,"
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The ''fish trust" combine of Boston
wholesale fish dealers, has broken up,
because the members were cutting prices
secretly in violation of their mutual COM
pact. This is a natural and proper fate
of such combinations.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Court House corner stone yesterday
ratification last night, Oklahoma con-
vention to-day, hanging of two United
States convicts tomorrow, and Wichita
finds herself not entirely destitute OF ex-
cltement or void of interest.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The promotion of General Schoheid TO
the command of the army, to succeed
Sheridan, places General Howard IN tne
command of the Atlantic department.
with HEADQUARTERS at New York.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Kansas City Star: When Marsh Muir
dock meets Brother Botkin now he looks
at him and smiles in way that Is little
less than maddening to man whose pro-
fession will not permit him to say what
he thinks,
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The butter and cheese business has
been investigated BY our business men
and farmers and stock is now being sub
scrioed for the creamery Clip
per.
Some predict hard winter and some
a Light one. We VIII make our predic-
tons later on. Al present we are az
liberty TO say that tie peach crop has
not yet been kiiled.-Geuaa Springs Her
sid
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The Fredonia Chronicle is another sus-
nended paper. The Wilson County Cltl-
zen, Hon. j. S. Wilson'S paper taxes .,ie
subscription list of che Chronicle ana the
material and PRESSES are for sale.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The Italian Court Journal predicts an
easly war between Italy and France,
saving that France must fight OF permit
herself to be bound hand and foot by the
TtaIian-GerInan alliance now so nearly
rerfpct
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

The politicians are figuring the con-
orossional results. It's SO close that few
vet pretend to be quite sure about It,
fhouph it seems indisputable that the
Ronnbl,cans will have a small majority.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

There is talk now among Georgia Dem
ocrats of running the eloquent Henry
w. Grady for the senate to succeed Mr..
Colquit, who had supposed he had a
sure thing as his own successor. Grady
has not been ezpending his rhetoric
upon the rostrums and stumps of the
country for naught. He is not as pious
as Brother Colquit, but he is more popu-
lar with the boys. By-theway wouldn't
it be fun to see Henry or some other
young man tackle Old Joe Brown for
the senate? Joseph thinks he holds a
life tenure to the seat he occupies in the
senate.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20
DEATHS POWER.

Death, the Alexander bold,
With his sword he cleaves asunder
Tangled cord and mystic fold,
Lies vexation and its wonder.
Ida A. Ahlborn in America
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-20

Thd Anthony fire department is out
with fine card of invitation announc-
ing a grand ball at the Montezuma hotel
on Thanksgiving night; tickets $1.0O.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

WHAT conspicuous qualifications has
the Hon. John A. McShaue for COVER
nor of Nebraska? This is a growing
state, with a great future before it. 1t
should have in the executive Office a
man experienced in public affairs,
periodically concerned for the progress
of the state, and with the ability to rec
ommcnd wise and necessary legislation
for promoting the general welfare. The
fact that a man has been fairly success
full IN his private affairs does not argue
a capacity for great public duties, and
such success is all that can fairly be
claimed for Mr.. McShane. The intelli
gent voters of Nebraska must see in the
democratic candidate for governor only
an ardent partisan, who accepted a nom
ination with some Interior purpose in
view, and who, if elected, would doubt
less devote himself more to the service
of his party than to the interests of the
whole people. We have no doubt such
voters are numerous enough to defeat
the plans of Mr.. McShane and his party.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

THE shutting down of the jute bag
ging factories in New England has been
brought about by the substitution of
coarse cotton duck and cotton bagging
made of fine straw as a covering far
bales by the cotton planters of the south.
The cost of the duck and the cotton
bagging is less than in the case of jute.
As the pine straw is made of the needles
of the pine found in southern forests
and as the southern cotton mills are
making duck for bagging, the southern
planters have given preference to the
new covering. The lutte trust in conse
quence is bagging at the knee and the
industry seems to he in hard straits. .
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02


THERE are many specifies offered For
the curing Of the ills existing between
capital ard labor They are almost as
numerous as the physicians and as yari.
Gus as the individuality of the persons
Offering them. All err. Statutes can
but immaterially mitigate the evils COM
planned Of, aud it must be admitted
with shame, existing. A arice and sell
i~slnncss are at the bottom of the trouble
on the orc hand and ignorance, intcmper
ance, likeness and lack Of economy on
the other side. Legal enactments will
not reach the case satisfactorily. 1t
would seem as though superhuman agen
cies must intervene. When the finger
of the Almighty shall touch and melt
the heart of pride. a%varice and selfish
ness, and when that same power shall
elevate the ignorant, incorporate, idle
and %improvident to knowledge and habits
of sobriety, industry and economy. then
the laborer. who is accredited in Holy
Writ as being worthy of his hire, will
receive his recompense.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

THE brewers OF New York City have
contributed 500 000 to defeat the Re
publicans in New Jersey because the
last Legislature, which was Republican,
passed a high license and local option
law. Yet the political Prohibit mists
can not see the propriety of indorsing
and assisting to r%e-elect the members of
the Legislature who had the courage 10
do something Ion the cause of TEMPER
ance. They are more in their
assaults on the Republicans than even
the brewers and liquor dealers, Thes''
men may be honest. but if so, honest,
and common sense do not go hand III
hand.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

DURING the past three months Brit
ish-American clubs have been organized
all over the country. The business of
these clubs is to secure the naturaliza
ton of Englishmen who have recently
come to United States, so that they can
vote for Cleveland. 1t is believed that,
secretly, Lord Sackville West is back Of
this movement. and it might have had
a very important bearing upon the re
suit but for the exposures of the recent
ly published letter.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

WHILE Gov Hill smiles outwardly
and says he is first and last and all the
time laboring to e.elect his old friend
Cleveland. inwardly he chafes and kicks
and has just given a little Stub to the
presidential managers that shows pretty
well how cruelty the refusal Of Cleve-
land to notify the mugwumps that he
wants Hill elected too, pinches him
Grover went up on Saturday to "review'
a business mems parade at New York.
1t had been widely published hat he
and Hill would sit lovingly together on
the same platform and jointly do the re
viewing business. But it appears that
Hill had previous engagements to speak
in two places that day and he %reluct-
antly decides that these engagements
are too important to be cancelled and
therefore he can't attend that review
This declination gives much umbrage
to the Cleveland managers and they
recognize it as a direct snub.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

THE national republican committee
has paid $4,000 to a New York man as
special compensation for having secured
the conviction of a repeater" on the
charge of illegal registration and illegal
voting. Is there an instance on record
where the democratic party eve paid a
dollar for such a purpose? Not that
anybody knows of. Democrats aren't
built that way.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1888-11-02

"YoU are probably aware" wrote
Lord Sackville West, ''that any political
party which openly favored the mother
country at the present moment would
lose popularity. and that the party in
power is fully aware of this fact Right
you are, Mr.. West, and that is why the
democratic party is ready to strangle
you for recommending Euglishmen to
vote for Cleveland.