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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
JOHN G. CARLISLE.
The Man Seen in the Boy.

To the Editor of the Eagle
As the man whose name head this ar
ticle has acquired a national distinction
and there exists in the humon heart an
| Unborn desire to know something of the
boyhood of all distinguished men, and as
it is common to every state to cherish g
noble pride in its sons. l submit the fol
| lowing facts:
Forty-two years ago the present winter
john &. Carlisle was a pupil of mine for
several months. in common school In
! Ksnton county, KY, near the spot OF
his birth, being then ten years of age
| Three brothers and sister also attended
the same school.
At that time / was boarding with his
fathers second cousin. Albert Carlisle, tC
whom l made the statement, perhaps
twenty times that winter, that John
Griffin would make something.
plainly foresaw his future distinc.
| ton and usefulness: for among
many hundreds of boys that have been
under my inspection from time to time.
| have never yet seen one. on whom
were SO plainly written. and so deeply
stamped the elements of talent, purpose
and manliness. There was nothing little,
or childish in his whole demeanor. He
would engage in play with the other
boys every day with zeal, spirit and in
! dlistry. but with the same dignified man
illness with which he pursued his studies,
seeming to have for his motto, concen-
tration OF purpose, or one thing at time.
His whole department seemed to say: Il
see it, and ! am going to do it.
Nine years after this, Albert Carlisle
was in Owen county, Kentucky. where
then resided, and on Sunday afternoon
near the door Of the Baptist church, he
asked me ii | remembered my predlc-
tons. Being answered affirmatively
and with emphasis at that, he proceeded
TO inform me that John Griffin Carlisle
was then teaching high school in Gov
ington. and further informed me OF the
then fiattering prospects before him.
| have had little correspondence
with Mr.. Carlisle in the past few
years. and three years ago this win
ter. at nv request. he sent me very fine
photograph Of himself. cabinet size, taken
at Washington. | was then living in
Mclean county. Illinois, whence | re-
moved to this wonderful city, just one
year ago today.
hir. Carlisle was here last April, visit
ing his two sons. who are practicing law
in Wichita. | went TO their residence.
1915 EInporia avenue, where he had di-
rected me in letter from Washington,
December previous, and ate an old-fash-
toned Kentucky dish of chat with him.
which took us about three hours and a
half, and | was still hungry.
Mr.. Carlisle is man OF very superior
abilities. and at the same time, very
plain. polite and sociable, not in the least
feeling himself above a man of ordinary
capacity and in humble circumstances.
Many other interesting facts could
furnish but other matters of very grave
importance are calling for my time.
II. Ii. BALLARD.
WICHITA. KAN. Jan. ., 1888.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Growing in Interest.

The live stock rate war between the
Rock Island and Burlington is going to
prove of the most interesting nature
The Rock Island has given notice that it
would take live stock in Burton palace
stock cars at the same rate charged in
common cars, and the Burlington de-
clares its intention of reducing live stock
rates from the Missouri river to Chicago
20 per cent in case the Rock Island car
ries out its Burton palace car scheme. The
Rock Island cannot back out now, for It
has already made contracts with the
Burton company for term of years. be-
cause it found that competing lines had
made similar contracts with the Street
Palace Car company. The Burlington
will surely retaliate by making its 20
per cent reduction. and this will compel
other lines TO make equally low rates on
live stock The railroads are now doing
the very thing they claimed they could
not do without mining themselves.
when the Burton company Was before
tn e Interstate Commission, claiming
that the exaction OF 20 per cent higher
rates on cattle in Burton cars than IN
common cars was unjust discrimination.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
Grain Rates.

The prospect OF u general cut in the
grain rates from all Missouri river points
was considerably discussed on Change
Yesterday. and the outlook for much
heavier receipts of corn here thought TO
be very encouraging. The large bulk Of
st. Louis corn supply this year must
come from Nebraska. the Missouri and
Kansas contributions amounting 70 very
little. The crops of Iowa and Illinois
find their way mostly TO
Chicago. With no railroad dis
discrimination against this city IN favor
of Chicago, however. the large grain re
ceiyers here claim that they would Sc
cure considerable from the two latter
states by reason of the superiority Of this
as n market Is IL i. = cut IN rates
from the Missouri river points would, 10
doubt. bring several thousands OF car
load, OF corn to this aud from other mar
hei4. The holders Of the grain ia the
country now ASK itc busheI for thels
stock while at present the best bids ne
reivers can make are Sc ana :}s-. This.
however, is ahead of Chicago. and the
stuck here and the daily receipts an.
much in this markets favor.-Giotr-
Democrat.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
A NEEDLESS CHANGE SUGGESTED.


The innovation proposed by Mr..
Goudy, in his address before the Jack
sonian Club of Chicago, in the matter of
requiring the name Of the authors Of all
articles published in newspapers to be at
tached thereto Ga brief account of which
is given in another column) would if en-
acted into legal requirement, destroy
the power of the press for good, in a large
measure, if not entirely. With such a
requirement, journalism would become
d personal matter: the newspapers of the
country would be recognized as SO many
tent III the matters referred TO by Mr..
Goudy and all others, would have no
greater weight than those of so many in
dividuals orally expressed. Such re-
quirement is not demanded for the sake
of responsibility for published state
ments, for every periodical has recog-
nized head, and even if there be none
such known to the public, the
establishment from which a publ
cation issues is held response
bic under the law for any injury result
ing from erroneous statements as pub
lished until their author is made known
The change suggested would relieve the
editor or publisher of newspaper of the
responsibility that attaches to him per-
sonally for all articles appearing in his
columns, and consequently he would not
unnaturally relax his surveillance of
matter furnished for publication. Mr..
Cloudy estimate of the power of the
press is not overdrawn. and a realizing
sense Of the potency of its influence
serves as q constant restraint upon the
conscientious editor i'll expressing an
opinion or stating fact himself or per-
hitting another to do so affecting the
reputation or fortune Of an individual or
corporation, and in our Judgment this is
worth infinitely more to the community
as protection against injury from this
sourc.; than any law that could be de-
viSed
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
Too Minute for Inspection.

Ness City News.
The love for Kansas which liquor men
have is too minute for inspection. The
prohibition position of the state is, in
their eyes,a bad example fol. other states.
Some of the brewing companies have
made an attempt 10 injure Kansas by
establishing boycott against barley
raised in the state The farmers would
probably never be aware that such a
scheme existed if the originators did not
announce it.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
Pulchritude Don't Count.

KANSAS City Star.
The latest and proudest triumph in
the way OF pictorial journalism has been
scored by the St Louis Globe-DeInocrat.
which prints the portraits of forty of
the committee chairmen appointed by
Speaker Carlisle. This feat, the Globe
Democrat says. could not have been
performed by any other newspaper in
the country, and it is doubtful whether
that claim is not well grounded, Sd far
as the peculiar style of execution is con
cerned. The paper declares that the
pictures are all excellent likenesses. and
this assurance justifies the conclusion
that Mr.. Carlisle was not influenced by
pulchritude in the matter of his selec-
tons.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

Ii the interview alleged To have been
had with Commissioner Black by cor
respondent of the Embellishments and
published in that paper. in regard TO the
pension Office imbroglio at Topeka be
true. it would seem that all this warfare
waged upon Boss Click hy would-he
Boss Tomlinson. is entirely unnecessary.
since Click is regarded in Washington
as very small potatoes. In the inter
view mentioned Commissioner Black is
reported 10 have said: Il have not been
officially advised of any removal. and
have no reason to believe that one
is contemplated. | certainly know
of no reason for n change, rs
the present location is entirely satisfac-
tory to the bureau and the department
in every respect. 1t is useless. indeed ii
is preposterous, to talk about a removal
of the pension office from Topeka 10 any
point" Fighting Click. therefore. ON
that proposition is like fighting ghost.
As to the capital removal scheme. we
don't think there is any more substance
III it than in the other. though what NAV
develop out of the alleged state house
frauds cannot now be anticipated. nor
their effects even guessed at II is To be
hoped. for the credit Of the state and the
good name of those mixed up in the
matter. that an investigation will cN-
plain away the suspicion that now rests
upon certain onces, and that eighty
thousand dollars. nor five thousand. nor
any other sum of money has been misap-
propriated.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
The Long and the Short of 1t.

Nashville (Tenn.) American,
One of the strangest couples ever seen
in this city were buying toys and Christ
mas things at the stores the other day.
The popularity was the difference in
size The man was s feet inches in
height and weighed only 100 pounds.
HIS wifes height was 4 feet 2 inches.
while her weight was exactly that of her
husband. They We're buying presents
for eight boys and eleven girls. They
lived near the headwaters of Biedso'
creek in the twenty-sixth district of this
county.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
burg.

The Kansas City Times championed
the cause of Sam Jones as soon as he
opened the present campaign in that
city, and in order to scoop its local
contemporaries that paper publishes YER
batim reports of each service held, scrip
ture selections and all, and a cut of tine
temple where the services are held.
This of itself is powerful auxiliary to
the work: but now that Sans brother
Joe and Sam Small have reinforced the
attacking forces it is expected that they
will make Rome howl, or words to that
effect,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
A Slim Prospect,
state Iprrrnu

STATE JUurIldI.
All the Democratic papers in the state
have jumped upon the Abilene Gazette
with both feet If there is one place
where real genuine harmony prevails, it
is among the Kansas Democracy. They
won't be able to elect a township trustee
at the next election. They hate each
other now, worse than Pharaoh hated
the Israelites. As there never will be
Offices enough to go around the prospect
for harmony is slim.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

A Chicago contemporary thinks that
when farmers hogs can be sold at the
nearest scales at nickle per found, the
farmer feels that he is doing well, even
if they have been fed corn worth fifty
cents per bushel. Going to market
now, they have consumed corn that
would be OF little value if subjected ito
the changes of the winter in the field.
The good price they bring is the only
reason that the farmer allows them to
walk away with the whole corn crop,
and feels satisfied to have it so.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

The Conversations" is the latest soci-
ETY. fad in our up-river neighboring town
kinsley. At the weekly convocation of
the societo-literati of that city they de-
bate such questions as Resolved. that
education is more beneficial TO man than
money As a summer question it may
be debatable. hut considered in a prac-
teal way at this particular season. with
fuel, clothing and provisions held at
ruling figures, for cash, to the average
head of family, the testimony stands
unanimously on the negative side. The
love of money is, indeed, "a great evil,
but the lack of it causes more suffering
among the poor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
Brotherly Love Exemplifed.

Topeka Democrat
Is Boss Click crazy? He will yet be
Stunned by the politicians DIS though he
had the pestilence. There is not a Dem
ocrat in Kansas who would be willing to
run for governor, endorsed by Click.
and standing on his fool platform of IA
voring the removal of the state capital
from Topeka to Abilene.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

The Globe-Demoerat substitutes the
sobriquet of Tin Rooster of the Wa
bash" for Tall Sycamore of the Wa
bash, }" in referring to Senator Voorhees,
of Indiana. In view of the senator's re-
cent naturalization on the floor of tie
senate ON the Cleveland tariff faux pas
the substitution is well nut.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

What with the pension office squabble
among the Democrats and the state
house scandal among the coterie of pub.
fines, who hibernate therein and about
Topeka is indeed in a nice pickle.
Whew. what conglomeration of
stinks permeates the atmosphere of that
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

The country will get a rest on the
postal telegraph business as far as the
auiry into that matter having been in
definitely postponed. That action kills
the proposition, for the present at least
lis wall
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

Missouri has just lost another promi-
nent citizen 10y the death of Major Rol-
Inns of Columbia. He is represented as
having been conspicuous among those
whom the state has reason to be proud
because of his active pioneer work in the
early days of the state. In his Younger
days he did the state much service in de-
yeioping its resources and in laying the
foundation for ats subsequent growth and
its present greatness. He was a man of
unusual ability and of sterling integrity
faithful! to every trust in the family. in
the social circle. in the state and in the
nation. Ripe in years and full of hon
ors he has passed away. leaving behind
him Il name that will always appear
fresh upon the pages of history of his
adopted state
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

A prediction: The Democratic National
convention will meet in 1888 in Chicago; in
1892 in Kansas City.-k. G. Times.
The EAGLE predicted nearly a month
ago that the Democratic National con-
vention for 1888 will be held in Chicago.
but by 90 Wichita will be in position to
entertain the national conventions and if
she takes notion to bid for them she
will 90 in to win--she knows no such
word as fail. Stick pin right there.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

Leapyear starts out auspiciously for the
fair sex. Judgments for forty thousand
dollars in favor of the Campbell woman
in the Arbuckle-Campbell breach of
promise suit in New York, and sixteen
thousand dollars damages in favor of
Janauschek against the New Jersey inn
keeper, are pretty comfortable starters
Next.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

As rapidly as the wool interest of the
various states can find opportunity to
protest against its destruction as con-
templated in the presidents rccommen-
dation to congress. and sanctioned by
his partisan supporters eXtant. such pro-
test is made and in no uncertain sound.
the north and from the south comes the
same protestation that to remove what
protection is left will be to totally destroy
that important industry. Such mani-
nifty of sentiment and earnestness of
purpose ought to serve as a wet blanket
upon the hot-headed scheme.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

The consideration Mr. Lamar felt for
the administration prompted him to re-
lieve it of embarrassment by resigning
the position of secretary of the interior.
The intention was all right, but the ac-
ton, stopping where it did, only serves
to complicate matters. If he really de-
sired to relieve the administration of all
embarrassment he should have supple
mented his resignation with a request
to withdraw from the senate his nomina-
ton to the supreme court bench. But
he didn't.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Payment in Kind.

The Holton Recorder man says that if
he owed the devil a dozen first-ciass dem
agogues and he would not take John p.
ST John and cancel the debt. we would
feel like repudiating the debt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

According 10 a report carefully kerr, by
II. {. ST. Clair the rainfall in Sumner
county during iSs. was 1915 inches. ~
against p 30 inche, in 1856.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-12

Topeka Journal: \ difference of opin-
ion has arisen between the state house
commissioners and the contractors over
little matter OF $1,000 for extra work
which the latter have filed with the sec
rotary OF the commission. The contract
orS claim that the amount named was
for work which they were obliged to per-
form by reason of certain changes made
by Architect Mcdonald in the original
plans and specifications They say the
aggregate cost OF the extra work con
templated, and not mentioned in the
original specifications. will be upwards
of $4,000. A lively time is anticipated
and it is not unlikely that one or two
removals will be made
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-22
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

ASPARAGUS OMtLET.-Cut four or FIVE
tender pieces of asparagus into pieces
about one inch long. Boil in sailed
water until tender, about fifteen min
utes; drain and stand IN a warm place
while you make the Omelet. Beat four
or six eggs slightly, not enough to axe
them light, but simply to thoroughly
mix. Making an omelet is indeed an
art. 1t YOU beat the eggs until light,
the omelet is invariably taste less and
tough; if you use milk IL is sodden aud
heavy. If salt is added ct first it toe Oh
ems it. Flour, corn starch or arrowhead
should never be used. The common
error is too much beating END too much
cookin-'. After you have beaLe
slightly, add to them four reaspc ,,n,His
of boiling water and pjt C -, of bntter
the size OF flbert. NJ & siir in care
fully the asparagus. Melt two ounces
~ uutoe e III .eTfeo,ly- clean round
Try lyle ing pam zor In the omelet at once;
f th;nlor I" ~ With knife separate the
e-i'0A'' I'D part from th> frying-pan,, al
wing the liquid part to - 80 nnh ,sl
meath. It must never stick, but move
as 5ou shake tie IAN from one size to
ICE other AS soon as the eggs begin to
set, dust with salt and Pepper, and
with timber knife roll ard fold the
ome|et, and turn it out On heated
plate. Send TO the table at orce.
A spider corn cake is baked in the
pan that gives 1t its Tame. To make
1T, mix together one and two thirds
cups OF corn-meal, one third cup -four,
one'fourth of cup of sugar, one tea
spoonful Of salt and ore teasUoonful of
soda. Beat two eggs. add one cup of
sour milk and one cup of sweet milk,
and add to the other Ingredients. Melt
two tablespoonfuls of butter in spider,
pour the batter into it and then add
another cup of milk. Bake half an
hour.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-22
SOME SOLID SENSE.
A Business Mans Letter With The
True Ring to It.
SALT LAKE CITY. July 21st, 1888.

SALT LAKE CITY. July 21st, 1888.
To the Editor of the HERALD:
The successful establishment Of man
ufactures and other industries necesa
sary to insure employment to the young
people of our Territory, and the perma-
nent prosperity of our city, will require
larger sum of money than can be Sc =
cured by such methods as have been
recently adopted by our Chamber of
Commerce, although some good will
result thereffom.
Every man owes it to himself, his
posterity and the community in which
he lives to devote portion OF his means
-whe her much or little-te the wei
fare and prosperity of the place in
which, ana the people among whom,
he has made his living or his wealth.
|, therefore, suggest-not as a merely
philanthropic scheme but as a sound
business proposition-that a fund OF
S500,000 be raised to aid in the eS:ab-
lishment and developm Mt of profitable
lndu tiles, manufactures, railroads,
exc in Utah Territory.
That all parts of our Territory be in
'ited to Cooperate, and that each Soc
ton be benefited, SO far as practicable,
In proportion to its contribution.
That satisfactory bonds be given to
the effect that ali sums pledged will BIZ
forthcoming as agreed, whether in cash
or its adequate equivalent in other
roperty.
i hat this fund be placed under the
control of a board of directors legally
selected from the best business men of
the community, who shall fairly repre-
sent all classes of the donators And
that this board shall be entirely distinct
rom the Chamber of Commerce or apv
other existing organized body.
That this fund shall be used to 70. tar
new and leg climate enterprises BY Civ
ing to any persons-either at home or
rom abFead-who will Invest money
in why's approved by said board, ONE
iep'h of the amout of money they nut
mo such enterprises.
[, this way [ believe 5000 600 can
be ) cured, which is none too much to
accomplish all that ought to, and some
day will be. done.
| am willing to give $1,000 provided
the entire sum named can be raised and
satisfactory arrangements are made.
Were worth one-tenth of what | an
generally supposed to he 1 would put
my mama down for $4,000 instead Of
GOO. There are many msn in this
city better able to give $4,000 than l
SIN TO give $500. And enough, if all
would do half as much in proportion
as myself, to raise the entire $500,OJ0
without going outside the city limits.
One gentleman, Whoes name | with
i old for The present, told me in the
presence of witnesses that he would
eve 81 900 for such a purpose. hone
the opportunity will be given him.
This proposition is not made as g
charitable or even as benevolent one,
but imply as paying business invest
nent. Should it meet with the ap-
proval of men of means who are will
lng to cast their money ION the wa
ars" in this way, you are at liberty to |
give them my name and shall be glad |
20 coop crate with them. S