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Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
FIRES.

REN0yA, Pa, May 1.-The mountains
surrounding this town have been burning
for three or four days, and last night with
the wind blowing twenty miles an hour,
the fires at the neighborlng mountain was
being scattered to every part The sight
presented is grand beyond description, but
thousands Of dollars worth of timber is
being destroyed. The mountains in this
neighborhood are over 500 feet high and as
the fire extends from the base to the top,
the whole country is Illuminated. There
is no present danger Of the flames reaching
the town, bat all of the neighboring lum-
Der yards are being Carefully watched.
At 10 o'clock yesterday the flames from
the mountains reached three oil tanks and
their contents were destroyed. Unless "A
heavy rain storm interviews il is thought
that the fires will reach more valuable
timber lands farther back.
KFITHsBURG, Ms, May IA fire started
here In the center OF the business portion
of the city at 5 o'clock this morning and
Mt 7:30 o'clock was still raging One block
of stores has already been wiped out.
There is no regularly organized fire de-
partment, but the male portion Of tie in
habitants have turned out and are lighting
he flames
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
MRS. ClEVeLAND'S PRESENT.

WASHINGTON, May 1.--Mr Benjamin
consul to Sheffield, delivered at the White
house today beautiful present, manu-
featured expressly for 1.-The first lady of the
land.'' The gift is a casket II inches long
by ~ inches wide and 61s inches deep.
1t is made of combination of the richest
blue silk velvet, inlaid with calf leather of
lighter shade, and decorated with gold
scroll work The sides and ends have
nodded panels, and in the centers
of the panels are engraved mounts
and handles OF novel design
and richly gilt The lining of
the casket is a delicate shade Of light blue
puckered satin and rich, dark blue silk
velvet, with gold lines. The contents of
the casket embrace everything in the shape
of cutlery for which lady has use. There
are scissors OF various sizes, instruments
for EN- broldery, gold pencils, thmbles set
with tOItuol>e, and so OIL. All of the cut
lery is of the finest finish.
The present is fit for princess. Indeed.
one like 1t was recently sent TO the Princess
OF Wales. Consul Folsom acted as agent
Mr.. A. J. .JOrdon, the St Louis cutlery
contents made expressly for the wife of
the president at his Sheffield establish
ment. The designer OF the casket was
Mr.. Cooper, who is at the head of .jordan's
case goods department at Sheffield. Mrs
Cleveland was delighted with the present
and will write letter of acknowlsdg ment
to Mr. Jordan
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

A writer from Aaai-oha SAYS IL seems 70
hiIn that the raising Of b1zAlos Il al i'm
PoTt21I a1estIozs fer the farrszers u iAe Rortn-
we-t- he national government os.gE. - ss.ss
measures for the esrsSlFa~szse3s of tsz rais-
ing q the t1staIo SsscA- A cU~his.e 10 woEtA
g. csIs Il i useless e. roee. wss,s an aver
age buffalo hide y xorl4a szo. and o. q robe
Is alHsnss Indispensable liz fhe rortsera
climate. The hssfEaio saeas "a voosly hair
once q year TITS wool = EASILY EAtbeszs
and WORKS Up ~e.l izto coarse yarn oSe
animal viii ylesd fruxn ten 70 s.sive pounds
Of raw wool-Se~ Xsrk TrshxaA
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

were three railroads in that section
of the country which Disseminated against
him and in favor of the Standard trust.
These We're the Illinois Central formerly
the Mississippi Il TennesSee) the CHEESE
peake, Ohio d Southwestern, and the
louisville & Nashville railroad companies.
He hadIbeen practically driven out OF bust
ness in the localities covered by these
roads.
Malcolm Lloyd, a Philadelphia oil re-
finer who was shown by testimony to
have received rebates from the Pennsyl-
vania railroad along with the Standard
Oil company, asked to be excused and fin
ally declined to produce statement Civ
ing the amount of those rebates.
j. l.. Dickey, assistant general
freight agent of the Western
& Atlantic railroad, testified that
in 1866 his road advanced the rate given
Mr. Bice, of Marietta, an oil shipper, op-
posed to the Standard from S35 TO 800 per
car. but now the same rates were charged
to all and through rates had been in
creased
The secretary of the treasury had trans
mitued to the house itemiZed accounts of
the expenditures. under the appropriation
for the entertainment of the delegates to
the international medical congress, held
here last SeptempeF, showing that all of
she appropriation of $4,000 except 81 IL
has been expended. Not a dollar of the
appropriation was paid out for liquor of
any kind. although the statement has been
frequently made that &c, 600 OF it went that
way.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
COUNTY CONVENTIONS.
T.B. MURDOCH FOR CHICAGO.

T.B. MURDOCH FOR CHICAGO.
Ell DORADO, Kan, May 1.-The Republi-
cans of Butler county held their county
convention today in this city and elected
delegates to Emporia and Wichita. The
delegates to the congressional convention
at Emporia were instructed to vote for
Hon. Thos. Ryan first, last and all the
time. Strong resolutions were passed EN-
dorsing Senators ingalls, and Plumb by
unanimous vote. 1t was resolved that the
delegation be instructed to cast their vote
and influence in honor OF Hon. T. B. Muir
dock as delegate to the Chicago national
convention.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS

CONCORD, y. H, May 1.-The Democrat
ic state convention met today. The reso-
buttons as adopted heartily endorse the ad-
ministration OF President Cleveland. and
recommend him for denomination They
approve of The Presidents message 20 con-
2reSs on the subject of tariff reform and
the reduction of war taNes The conveu-
ton then proceeded to elect delegates 10
the national convention No instructions
were given delegates, bat they are ali Tor
Cleveland
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
"Chestnuts "

The c. K & N Ry.. Crock Island
Route" are now running the most elegant
chair cars between Wichita and Kansas
City that are used in Kansas. This is the
only line running chair cars ON morning
trains to Kansas City. This is the only
line running chair cars through 10 Chi
cage This is the ony line running chair
cars to Topeka and ST. Joseph. This is
the great line between Wichita and all
points north, east and south. Call at No.
200 +. Douglas avenue. Oft
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
nttTcltNcON NOTES

HUTCHINSON, Kan, May The Toby &
Booth packing house business began yes
terday by killing 900 hogs.
At meeting Of the Catholic clergy of
the diocese of Wichita held in this city
today it was decided 10 request the holy
see 10 hasten the appointment OF a bishop
for Wichita After a short deliie-atfon
the name OF the present administrator Of
the diocese the Very Rev. VI J. Casey,
was the unanimous choice Of the conyen-
ton
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

NJ. NJ. Murdoch Sc Bro, proprie:ors,
printers, binders, publishers and blank
book manufacturers. All kinds of county
township and school district records and
blanks Legal blanks of every description
Complete stock of justices dockets and
blanks job printing of all kinds. Cor
solicited Address all com
TO
K. p. MUBpocK, Manager,
dSS-tfs w24tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
THE MEXICAN CENTRAL.

BosToS, Nay 1.-THE annual report OF
the Mexican Central Railway company for
1887 will be issued late this afternoon. 1t
will show a deficiency in meeting all
charges OF only $40 49, The gross earn.
ing Mexican currency, -, sa.5sS increase.
Sizes, s9A Operating expenses. s2.1l7 .l52.
increase, $ai,;ai- Net earning, -, 100. III:
increase $50. 5oS
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
They Speak for Themselves.

The most conviscing and re-
liable evidence OF the success or
DrS. Ketchum g Ross:
William Barr, cancer cured; Mrs
Weber, catarrh and throat trouble cured;
Mrs. Chas. Leayen, testifys TO the cure
of chronic ulcer; John Hicks, skin disease;
John Yodty, cured of chronic rheumatism
Mrs. j. X. Shen. female weakness: Mrs. II.
q. Walters, female weakness, and many
others in Wichita Such Is the universal
verdict of DIR. X and r. = PATIENTS
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

''Never seek for amusement, says Ruskin,
''but be always ready % be arnusel TIE
least thing has play in it. the slightest word
wit, when your hands are busy and your
heart is free. But, II you make tie aim Of
your life Amusement, the day will CRIME when
ali the egonies Of pantomine viii not b.ia2
you al honest laugh"
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
Special Notice.

On account of important business vii
offer for sale at a sacrifice, lease and fur
niture of 'The Sterling" No OF North
Market st. One of the best stands in the
state for family hotel. The house is now
full of the best class of boarders Must be
sold this week. None but those meaning
business need apply. \ KANoUsE.
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Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The following
items are taken from the public debt state
ment issued today: Total debt-principal,
81 500, 0o7, $50; interest, S1,136. 2i1. Total.
81, 106, So, $50. Total debt less available
cash items, 1921 ST. ,S24 Net cash in
the treasury, sl10,244 ,969 Decrease OF
debt during month, 81, 235 200 Total cash
in the treasury as shown by treasurer's
general account, S59O, Sos, SIS
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
SPORTING.
BASE BALL.

The Yonng Bousekeeper's Mafbe m atie.
Young Housekeeper TO buscherl-;W bat Is
the price Of mutton.
Butcher-Fourteen cents, mum.
Young Housekeeper-And ismbs
ButcAer-Eighteen cents, raurn.
Young HOusekeeper tsIrprisedj is IL posi-
blei Why, lanb isu't more than half tie
size OF a-er-muttOni-Harp Bazar
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
A Gaze onickIr Dfspn.ed OF

S.. Peter 10 applicantl-You say yca were
an editorial writer Gu New York newspaperi
ApTiicsut-Yes. slr.
s.. Peter-Step into the elevator, please
Applicant ts-epping into the elsva.or1-
HoS SON DOES Il 90 APP
81 Peter-It doesn't 90 up, IT goes down
Tns Ers.sh
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
HAND CAR 9lIN noWn

ElKo, New, May IA locomotive ran
into hand car eighteen miles east OF Elko
la>, night Two section men were killed
alia thfe. seriously wounded The engine
ran into the car while turning a curve.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
DOCTORS
KETCHUM & ROSS,

Graduates in Medicine and Surg
cry. Experienced and Successful
Specialists In the treatment OF
Cancers, TumOrS, Ulcers, and all
Chronic Diseases, Catarrh, Throat
and Lung troubles, Stomach and
Liver complaints successfully
treated. Diseases peculiar TO
females, such as Womb and
Vaginal difficulties Blood and
skin eruptionS thoroughly eradi-
Gated from the system. Nervous
Debility OF Young and Middle
aged men. caused from the effects
OF youthful errors, early decay.
Lost Manhood. etc. treated with
unparalleled success.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
STATE POLITICS
COUNTY AND DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
CONVENTIONS.
The Fifth District Convention Re-
dominates John A. Andersen
for Congress.
Some Truly Republican Resolutions Passed.
Clevelands Administration Condemned.
Other State News.
The Oil Trust Investigation Still in Pro.
gress in Washingten-Nrs. Cleyeland'S
PreSent-Public Debt Statement.
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, May 81 a. m.-For
Missouri: Rain, preceded by fair weather;
warmer fresh to brisk southeasterly winds.
For Kansas: Rain, followed by fair
weather, slightly cooler, fresh to brisk
southwesterly winds, becoming north
westerly.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
Special to Township Trustees.

We have complete line of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
promptly filed. Correspondence solicited.
The WICHITA EAGLE,
d100-tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

a. OudiIiDlOl new DOOh store.
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Swiss cheese p cents a pound at S "
Supply Co. l2T-tf
Fast Train to 1t. Louis and the East via the
Missouri Pacific ny
Composed of day coaches, elegant free
reclining chair cars and Pullman sleepers.
leaves Wichita at II o'clock noon, runs
through to st. Louis solid arriving there
at 6:40 a. m, next day. This is three
hours quicker than any other line and the
only other line running both reclining
chair cars and Pullman sleepers from here
through without change City ticket Office
127 Main street.
y. c. KEERAN,
d14Otf Pass. and Ticket Agent.
Money Lost
BY not buying your books, stationery
etc. at Robinson 81 Champions df12-tf
Loans on improved farms made at
lowest rates. Lombard Mortgage Com
pany. ds9 w5O-tf
Now is your chance 70 buy a good album
FOR yourself az very low figure. HYDE {,
Humble Stationery Co. l30tt
Money 10 loan On improved real estate at
room 5e5. Sedgwick block. Jno. E. Coul
ter ls7.tf
A two and one-ha!f gal pail CT Strip
or sl.oo at s. NJ. Supply Co. i25tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
MARSHALL bounty DEMOCRATS.

NARYsvILLE. Kan. May THE Mar
shall county Democratic convention was
held here today. They endorsed Ed. Car
roll, OF Leavenworth.' for governor, APP
proved of President Cleveland's admins
tration and tariff .neSsage. They elected
delegates 10 the Wichita and Leavenworth
conventions
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
Notice,

All Drivers have positive orders TO pre-
vent passengers from getting on and of
front platform of cars. or stand ON the
same.
Passengers must keep off Of the front
platform. WICHITA STREET R'Y Co.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

guilty of treason. The southern people
were doing their best With benevolence,
with charity, with composure and firm
ness they were invoking all of the re-
sources of civilization to settle this ques-
ton.
Adjourned
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
CONSULTATION FREEI

Medicines sent everywhere All letters
answered promptly. Office and consulting
rooms ~ North Main street. Wichita,
Kan. Office hours a. m 20 s p. m. Uoa
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
Special to ATTORNEYS.

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale at this
Office Orders by mail promptly filed.
Address all orders TO the Wichita EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan. d93-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
PENNsYIVANla,S DIVIDEND.

PHILADELPHIA. May The directors of
the Pennsylvania Railway company to-
day declared q semi-annuaI dividend OF ?;
per cent
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
METHODIST coNeepenor

NEW IoRS, May 1.-The Methodist con-
terence opene'i here today. A hitch arose
as TO the Credentials OF several daleoat.-s
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

Money to loan on improved farm and
city property at Dubois loan office, No.
146 North Main street. l3S-l2t
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02
Eagle Furnishing House.

Maple syrup 80 cents per gal. can at s
M. Supply Co. 127-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

Buy your blank books and stationery a
Robinson & Champions new book store.
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

Swiss cheese p cents pound at S. "
Supply Co. l27-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

A two and one-ha!f gal pail Of syrup
or sl.o0 at s. NJ. Supply Co. EFT
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

X. L. LAvREXCE Pres. u YAErISsOy Y p
JoHS WATTS Cashier
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

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Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

Money 70 loan On improved real estate at
room 5tt5 Sedgwick block. Jno. E Coul. /
ter fg-.f
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

Money Lost
BY not buying your books. stationery
etc. at Robinson e. Champion 5. df12-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

Now IS your chance 20 buy good album I
for yourself at very low figure. HYDE & 4
Humble Stationery Co. I30tt
Wichita eagle., 1888-05-02

had been held The Republican leaders
We're preparing the American
people for a coup detat. What
ud they mean by stating
that the president of the United States
had been Illegally and unconstltutionally
elected, by stating that the Democratic
administration was usurpation that we
had government established and in
stalled by revolutions We were reducing
ourselves 10 the level of the MexicanS and
Central Americans. They We're going into
a canvass with the declaration
that the president held his Office
by virtue OF the suppression Of the will of
the majority by maud, intimidation and
crime. There was no reason why any man
IN Louisiana, white OF black, should vote
Tor such man as Governor Yarmouth.
The Republicans had given Louisiana
a government which was disgrace 10
civilization and society, and it was
9hly because the intelligent men of
Louisiana resisted the negro domiua-
tion, because the Republicans had failed
t3perpetuate their supremacy by the in.
famous Vaccinations of the political ma
chinery, that the senator from Ka,sas rose
today and in his wrath abused The
Democrats OF Louisiana. Instead of
being abashed by the charges he
When the senators from Ohio and Penn,vl-
rania in that chamber witnessed the dra-
matte political scene, when the veil was
drawn from the chaste body OF Fila
Picknston and the wounds exposed TO the
cresiulous sympathy of the senator from
Ohio, from that time he considered that
his Judgment in reference to elections in
Louisiana had become slightly perverted.
Senator Gibson. followed. FTe said that
the charges OF the senator from Kansas
were an asperSien upon the character and
patriotisM of the southern people
What southern state had sought 10 revive
slavery, what southern Statesman now ad-
vooated the doctrine of secessions
Not one. They all admitted tina,
any man who took up arms against
the Enifsd Stafas covsrnmeut would be
Omaha daily bee., 1888-06-09
Additional Street Car Service.

The street railway company has decided to
give additional service to it's patrons who
may wish to visit Lake Manawa, or make
connections with trains at the transfer at a
late hour. The following card is announced: ::
Connecting with motor for Lake Manawa
Leave Pearl street junction at 7:45 D. m. !;
arrive at Rock Island depot at 55 p. IN.
Leave Frank street at $50 p. m, and Pearl
street junction at $40 p. m; arrive at Rock
Island depot at $3.50 p. IN. Leave Frank
street at 8 80 p. M, and Pearl street junction
at 40 p. m; arrive at Rock Island depot at
$50 p. m.
Connecting with motor from Lake Manawa
Leave Rock Island depot at 500 p. m. !; ar
rive at Pearl street junction at S:l5 p. m,
Frank street at S:25 p. m. Leave Rock Isl
and depot at 9 p. m. arrive at Pearl street
junction at 9:l5 p. m, Frank street at 9:25 p.
m. Leave Rock Island depot at 300 p. m. !;
arrive at Pearl street junction at 1918 p. m,
Frank street at 1928 p. m.
This arrangement will commence June
and continue until the motor line crosses the
eastern line tracks. Same date and until
further notice, cars will run between Pearl
street junction and the transfer as follows
Leave Pearl street junction at $3.50 p. M, ar
rive at the transfer at $3.50 p. m.; returning
to barn, leave the transfer at $50 p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-06-09
OMAHA LOCAL.
Railroads vs.. the Bridge.

A BEE reporter met Mr.. N K Shelton
yesterday, and referring to the passage of
the McShane bridge bill, asked Mr.. S. what
he thought of it.
1--WE don't want any more bridges" said
the gentleman. "What we do want are roads.
If we can build road to the northwest and
road to the southwest, we can get the roads
from the east in here for nothing What's
the use of then spending money on bridge.
We've got two bridges here now. There's
another at Plattsmouth, fourth at Blair.
Isn't that enough. These roads can come
over the Union.Pacific bridge The Union Pa
citic won't stop them. 1t can't stop them.
There was an agreement made sometime ago
by which all the roads could come over the
Union Pacific bridge, but it was the B. & M,
the road that has been petted here that
broke il up"
"How do you consider the wagon bridge at
Douglas street,"
at looks as if it was owned by the Union
Pacific"
Doesn't it also look as if the Union Pa
citic wanted to control our river frontagein
"Centainly it does"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-06-09
The Machine That Leads Them All.

"That machine combines everything
requisite to the rapid and perfect bore
ing of artesian wells" said Frank Coo
ley to THE BEE reporter, as he stood be-
side a machine which was just COM
pleted and was being operated for the
first time. 1.-THE devices which make
this superior to all similar machines
are our own inventions and are fully
secured to us by patent. The firm is
DreXel 81 Cooley. Our inventions are:
First, the expansive auger. This,when
closed, measures II inches in diameter.
We pass it down inside a 2-inch pipe
and then expand the auger by two la
teral knives to 3f inches. The tool rod
revolves and the soil is cut away very
rapidly The machine was put in mo-
tion and the reporter held the watch.
A run of one minute was made and
the auger had cut just feet 81 inches.
"You see, the water is forced by this
double acting, automatic engine (which
gives a pressure of from 10 to 100
pounds) through the hose and tool rod
to the end of the auger. AS fast as the
soil is cut away it is forced, with the
water, through the tubing. back to the
surface. We cut through hard pan, dry
gravel, quicksand or any other mate
rial with equal rapidity, and work read
lily where all other machines fail. When
we strike rock a drill is put in place OF
the auger and we go ahead the same as
before. The tubular pipe follows the
auger or drill, and so rapidly does it do
its work that the soil does not clog up
the hole and grasp the pipe. We can
bore and drive, or drill and drive at the
same time.
THE tool rod is connected by band
chain to an upright shaft, and we ca n
attach to the top of a 2O-foot joint.
Then here is an attachment for raising
or lowering the tool rod. We can
change the stroke from 2 inches to 2
feet. We have to hold the auger back
rather than force it down. The new
points l have showed you are our own
inventions.
1--WE also build the best we'll augurs in
the world. These cut from II to "a
inches in diameter and at least one
half faster than any other. Our tile
setter and tile puller are also our own
patents. With these we can put down
or pull out SO feet of tile in 20 minutes.
Both these machines are endorsed by
the leading we'll men. We have twelve
orders in now for hydraulic machines
and are at work getting them out. This
machine has been sold to John Gilbert,
the leading we'll man of Iowa. Within
a short time we will be in more commo-
dious quarters and will employ a larger
force. Then we shall crowd the business
for all there is in It. Letters of inquiry
are coming in from all parts of the coun-
try. Yes, sir, the demand for it will be
enormous. 1t is just what well men
everywhere want to do their work."
Omaha daily bee., 1888-06-09
Personal Paragrnphs.

Mrs. ]. Mueller is quite seriously i'll and
fears are entertained of brain fever.
Mr.. Hume will to-day move into his new
1900 residence on Graham avenue,
George Glutz and family, of Los Angeles,
Cal, are visiting relatives and friends in th S
city for q few days.
=. j. Gallagher Weston, j. w. Crockett
Stuart, and j. S. Shaw, Odair. were among
the Iowans at the Ogden yesterday.
John Gagnon, of the Nonpareil composing
force, is the happiest man in Pottawatame
county. Twins-girls-169 pounds.
Yesterday Mr.. Joseph Grason and Mrs.
Rebekah Boone, of Albany, Mo-, arrived IN
the city. They are the father and grand
mother of Ira S. and Jacob G. Grason, whose
gnests they will be for week.
Dr.. j. G. Robertson's family arrived yes
terday from Washington, Ia, and will pro-
coed at once to occupy their new home, No.
1905 Fifth avenue DR.. Robertson has been
located here for several months, and having
completed his home and moved his family, is
now fully identified with Council Bluffs and
its interests