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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
A FORTUNE IN PROSPECT.
The Claims of Two Nissourians to Money
III the New York Treasury.

LOUISIANA, No, Jan. 5.-James Kan
naliy and his sister, Mrs. Helen O'Bren.
of this city, have to thank the Globe Dem
ocrat for causing fair fortune to smile
upon them. On November 2, 1887, there
was published dispatch in the Globe
Democrat from Philadelphia. in which
It was announced that Alex. G.. kannally,
a well known newspaper man of that
city, and a reporter on the Press was
the prospective joint heir to about 500. coo.
which for twenty years has been unclaimed
in the treasury of the state of New York
The articles mentioned above goes on to
relate the romantic manner in which one
William a. kannally and his brother were
placed in a Catholic school in Canada, and
that after the boys ran away, William
going to Brooklyn and Edwin to Nfchi-
gan, and that William died in 1867. an old
bachelor. leaving about 100000 which
had INCREASED TO the aforementioned sum,
and that though several parties had put in
claims none We're successful. The article
in the main gives true statement of the
life of the boys, William and Edwin, eX-
cept that the boys were OF Irish parentage
and their ancestors from IIismore. County
Waterford, Ireland Their father entered
in the English army in county Tipperary,
His name was John, and his mother maid
en- name was Mary Finn. The brother Ed
win has never been heard of, though ad-
vertised for extensively, and the Iarties
here are the next of kin and heirs OF the
estate. William A. left a will, which was
technically defective, and therefore set
aside by the courts. In this will he speaks
of the different ways his name was spelled,
which is corroborated by the heirs here.
who say that the proper way is kannalley
When the Louisiana heirs read the arti-
Gle mentioned they were certain they were
relatives to the deceased. and Immediately
wrote to the surrogate court. of Brooklyn,
\, Y, for copy OF the will. which was
sent them, and which contains many facts
corrOborative of the historical facts They
have employed an able attorney of this
city to make proof of their claim, and he
has obtained the assistance Of able counsel
in New York. From the array of facts N
his possession he will surely prove his
clients claims
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The Only Laughing Animal.

For my part l am convinced that, IN
every one of our perceptions of the comic,
humorous or ridiculous, there is an ulti-
mate element that can no more be ana
lyzed or defined by anything else than
can our ideas of truth and goodness. Ers
however this may DC, il is aoundantly
evident that all human laughter tother
than that due 20 the mere ply steal inhu-
enoesl includes distinct intellectual ele-
mcnt. This is laughter in which 10
mere animal shares. The anthropoid apes
are By far the most like man a all hru,es.
and a very bright and lively adult speci-
sen--a chimpanzee called Saliy--is now
diving in the gardens of the geological
society, of London, aud Is remarkable for
the readiness and dexterity with which
she has learned TO perform number OF
tricks.
AT my request number Of expert
ments have been made 20 see if she could
be got 10 give any evidence OF n percep
ton OF the ludicrous. For this purpose
her keeper Grrayed himself IN various TN
usual and brightly colored garments and
went through number OF absurd ges-
,ures; Sally was evidently interested in
bis appearance and inspected him with
care, but, rs evidently. did not realize the
humor OF the situation. Indeed, her
keep-r twho is an extremei-' intelligent
man assured me that he has never de-
tected anything in her demeanor which
he could set down 10 perception Of the
ludicrous. although she has very marked
and definite ways Of expressing her feel
incs of joy, anger or disappointment.-
George Stewart.
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AMERICAN SIN IN CANADA

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 5-The recent deci-
sion of the internal revenue commission at
Washington that every bank in the United
States. whether state or national, is liable
to Il tax of 10 per cent on the amount of
Canadian bank notes il uses for circula-
ton. or is paid out by it. either on checks
or otherwise, has attracted some attention
here. While the Canadian government
may not feel disposed TO take any action
with regard to the American bills circulat-
ing in the Dominion. American silver
brought into Canada under the Canadian
law as il standsl is liable TO duty of 70
per cent, and this provision may possibly
be more rigidly enforced in the future than
il has been in the past. Already the col
lector of customs at Windsor. Ont, has
written to the department here calling at
tentiop TO the quantities Of American sill
yer in circulation along the Ontario from
tier, and its presence in the circulation is
deemed conclusive proof that 1t has been
smuggled
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ATRAGFOY AVOIDED

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 5.-Ellis Figg
and lola Snodgrass, eiopists from Shelby
vile, Ky, arrived at Jacksonville this
morning accompanied by another lady
and gentleman, and were married by JUS
tice Keigwin. Close in pursuit was a prom
inent Shelbyville doctor. He was wild.
In Louisville he fourishcd a pistol, but
the police took it. He attempted TO buy
another pistol. but failed, He got weap-
on somehow. but when trying 80 annihil-
ate the squire he was told some other man.
daughter had been married. His daugh-
ter had acted as bridemaid. The bridal
couple had travelled all night in buggy,
and had just left when the excited medi-
cine man appeared, or q tragedy wfi
have occurred before the explanation could
he made
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06

Underlying the smile entirely deep there
- 10 laugh broader than tbs one en-
Eeadsrsd D. ths American frs: visit 20
c9ifsegsT IL Paris Accustomed TO Iu1uriOas
-D4TeeT shoDs. uhsrs a r1ss - SHAVED
and sbanpooed Ia ease and eoEslfozt. he a.
hrst grOuiS, then oemars. shsu Fia-hs, ana
finally amused by 'ns teFni barbzSlc con.
a5isOrs lee Ends here Ifss;sad n a reE.-
Ing Plaos for his bark ard stoei whereos.
70 stretch his lsgz. - f4UE. at bolt uD-
night ard take his se-sV1ns Iss;ssd CT a
god rubbing 81 ia head after It's share
--lFaieA "a Ai1erscs Be- aizsys has lad
vv-siiso1. extra cIsaTge-he b taxed = re
artist Il lie VII hate 'is.ctl0E" Tia,
{, is seoe2ts i, f5safs the syrfskling u a
few drops Il soEss 20 heaven sLaeIiiax
toa.e upon his hair, accompanied By isw
strokes II a hair brush.--GsiignAri
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ScantiIy Clad Monarchs.

must tell you just how the kings that
we met were dressed. King 20. had
three different kinds OF blankets wrapped
around him "a he sat on his throne, which
was an empty gin cask with an old native
mat thrown over IT, King No. came
marching In with nothing on but sn old
coat, which looked like one of Lord Mel
sons cast Oft coats. The lace or the sleeves
came down to his fingers ends snd the
broad collar with fancy faclngs folded
back 10 his shoulders lie was accompa-
MED By servant who carried an umbrella
over him. King No. 3 had on green
coat which formerly belonged to one Of tic
London sharpshooters. He also wore
vest. These two articles constituted his
entire wardrobe. There wore seven kings
at the meeting, and all were dressed in
similar fashion One Of them lad brass
rings on his ankles and three or four iron
rings on his arms The servants placed
before US seven bottles Of palm wine, one
from each king. We asked for water,
saying We did not drink wine, and water
was brought MS. The kings bore them
selves with great dignity throughout the
entire interview Congo Missionary in
Burlington (Nt.) Free Press.
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LABOR NOTES.

COAL SCARE BECOMING SERIOUS.
READING, Pa, Jan. 5.-The coal ship
ments down the Reading railroad for forty |:
eight hours ending at noon today were the
most meagre Of the week and still barely
cover 800 cars, nearly all Of which came
from individual collieries. e. !. Sharkey,
of Port Richmond the chairman of the
Reading convention, which ordered the
strike, passed through this city today. He
said that the situation in the
coal regions was such that
within twenty-four hours there would be
a total suspension, that it was doubtful
whether Mr.. Corbin could bring about a
settlement now even if he desired, and that
he found the miners in sympathy with the
railroaders At the company's Office i'll
this city it is stated that the leaders of the
strike entirely mistake the temper of the
miners who are now out, that many of the
latter are middle-aged men who went
through the lockouts of 1864 and 1874, and
that they are decidedly opposed to stand
ing out in the midst OF winter. At the
Office of the company in tins city every
thing is reported quiet on the line.
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Mr.. LAMAR'S CHANCES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-Senator Sawyer,
who spent the holiday recess in Wiscon-
sin, and who has been counted as one of
Mr.. Lamar's certain supporter, is said
since his return, to be wavering. Politi-
cal influence has been exerted to induce
him to change his first decision. Mr.. Saw
yer, having been asked the direct question
whether he would or would not vote to
confirm Lamar, sad that he had not de-
cided what he would do. Before he left
for the west it was understood that he had
definitely decided to vote to confirm.
1t was generally reported that a Repub-
lican senatorial caucus was held, however.
and none has been arranged. The oppon-
ents of Lamar are very earnest in their eff
forts to defeat his nomination, and some
of them claim that Mitchell, Sawyer, Stew
art and Riddleberger are against conhrma-
ton. If caucus should be called Lamar
would probably be defeated.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
SNlIHGI Ed COIN

OTTAWA, Ont, Jan. 5.-The recent decjs-
on of the internal revenue commission at
Washington that every bank in the
United States whether state or national,
is liable TO a tax Of 10 per cent on the
amount OF Canadian bank notes it iSsues
for circulation or is paid out by it. either
on checks or other business. a1as attracted
some attention here While the Canadian
government may not feel disposed to take
any action with regard to the American
bills circulating in the Dominion, Amer
can silver brought into Canada (under the
Canadian law as Il stands is liable T. a
duty OF 20 per cent, and this provision may
possibly be more rigidly enforced in the
future than it has been IN the past. Al
ready the collector Of customs at Windsor,
Ontario. has written 10 the department
here calling attention to the quantities o.
American silver in circulation along the
Ontario frontier. and Its presence in the
circulation i deemed conclusive proof that
il has been smug2ied
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cASsfFp RAI OWN DEAD.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 5,-Mr. Amnes Bald
win. late cashier Of the Fidelity bank, died
suddenly at o'clock this morning, at his
residence on Walnut Hills Mr. Baldwin
was indicted with other officers Of the
Fidelity bank. but for some reason his
bond was placed at $1,000. and he Was
able u secure bcndsmen and has not been
III Jail since.
The theory OF suicide, 50 prevalent down
town, have no support. whatever. from the
fact of Mr.. Baldwin ; death. He died
from the effect Of a stroke OF paralysis. \
wear ago he had a slight attack On Tues
day night be was in ms usual health, bat
yesterday morning Ms family found iiua
unconscious Al efforts 10 rouse hlm
failed. His physician pronounced it a case
CT paralysis he never regal 3ed conscious
ness, bus dse,i early this morning
III. Baldwin wa, - years Old.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06

After middle life il i slways-to be rec
ognized that a process q degeneration has
begun. The tissues are les flexible and
less easily D0Urizhed. Organs have not
the activity Of youth Some Of them have
become more or less impaired The safety
is IN recognizing the fact and treating
them accordingly. II r. wonderful how
the system often bears mp uncer the par
tial disability ~ an organ or a part u
there Is adaptation % its weakness. and
some compensation therefor. IL a state u
inability each organ tends to gfye 20 sofns
other \ helping hard They viii be workers
for each other II only 80 are eoxorkers.
Inc enlarged heart, freed frcm excite
rnent ard fatigue. lasts Eeors Of years.
The weak stomach accepts The substituted
digestion Of the rest II he digestive Tract
or the outside digestion ~hleE chemistry
offers Even old age tends 20 IAsi.--EGs-
ton Budget
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1RlED II ONCE 100 OFTEN.

WACO, Tex, Jan. 5,-Ip 1885. Buck" a
mule the property of Capt. NJ. F. Sneed,
whose home is near Hewitt, was hit by a
locomotive of the Missouri Pacific road
and apparently killed The company 5
adiuster paid Capt. Sneed s115 damages,
without litigation and the mule was con-
sidered dead and settled Buck lay day
or two and then got up, and by careful
nursing recovered his health About
three week. ago he got on the track near
the same spot and met death second
time. and as he has been three weeks rest
ing on one side and his ribs are getting
white Capt. Sneed has little hope OF his
recovery under the relapse, and has made
the railway company pay again; The adj
mister saws he intends to bury Buck rhis
time dead or alive, and end him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
NAVY Yard BURNED.
SEVERE LOSS SUSTAINED AT THE
BROOKLYN YARD.
One of the Largest Buildings in the
Yard Burned--LOss Over
100000.
Little Done in the Senate Yesterday-A Few
Bills Observation-Disclosures In
til Monday.
Two Missourians Lay Claim to 100000
That is Now in the New York
State Treasury.

New YORK, Jan. 5-Fire broke out at l
O'Clock this morning at the Brooklyn navy
yard, in the navigation building which
stood in the center of the grounds away
from the other building. 1t was a three
story and attic brick structure, and was
occupied by the navigation, construction
and equipment bureaus, and also for stor-
age purposes. The building was 300xS5
feet. The officials of the department
mentioned lose all the contents of their
offices, including valuable naval and mill
tary maps, plans and designs AT first the
naval authorities refused all assistance
from the city fire department. The flames,
however, gained such Roadway that the
city fire department was called in. At 2
o'clock the fire was under control The
building was completely gutted the walls
alone was all that was left standing. The
loss was estimated at 100000
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
GOOD FOR THE WEST.
RAILWAY SAFES AND F0RECL0S-
URES FOR 1887.
The Old East Furnished the Greater
Part of Railroad Failures
While the
New West and South Make no Such Show
ing of Reckless and Unfortunate
Management
TL. Nool M,,nrc' nj in Dnpncrlvania
The Coal Miners Strike in Pennsylvania
Becoming Quite Serious-llany Fac
tories Shutting Down.

CHICAGO, JAN 5.-The Railway Age to
morrow will publish its records OF fore
closures, sales and receiverships in the
United States, showing that no less than
thirty-one different railways, aggregating
5,47S miles, representing an apparent capi-
tai investment of S32S, 0W, 600, were sold in
bankruptcy during 1887. The Age says:
1T is remarkable that. while by far the
most part Of the railroad building has
been carried ON in the wild and presuma-
bly, reckless west, the old conservative and
wealthy eastern states of New York and
pennsylvania, furnished nearly one-third
of the roads that had to be closed out dur
ing the year. while none OF the states in
the west or south make such showing
of Mreckless or nnfOrtunate management.
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MFMcO OPlNG HER MINES.

CITY or MEXICO. Jan. 5.-The govern
ment is giving special encouragement to
all mining enterprises which may aid in
augmenting the gold production of the
country. Two liberal concessions have
been made for mining explorations and
the working of gold deposits in the terri
tory of Lower California and the state Of
Chihuahua. entire exemption from taxa
ton being granted for ten years and it be
ing specially stipulated that Companies
working mines under these concessions
shall smelt three-qUarteTs OF all the ore
mined i'm this country, and for this pur-
pose the companies shall build snelters-
This is TO further the policy of encourage
ment to the development OF the home
smelling industry. and all recent mining
concessions have cOntoined this ciau,e, it
being the policy of the government, as far
rs possible 70 keep the profits arising
from the reduction Of ores i'll the country.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
HE ElRSI DINNER

WAsHINYToN, Jan 5.-The first Of the
was given at tina White House tonight to
the members of tl4e cabinet. Covers were
laid for thirty. The president escorted
Miss Bayard, and the secretary of state es-
corted Mrs. Cleveland. The other guests
were Mrs. Endicott and the secretary Of
the treasury. Mrs. Fairchild and
the secretary of war; Mrs. Ingalls, and
the secretary of the navy; Mrs Carlisle and
the secretary of the interior, Mrs. Whitney
and the postmaster general, Mrs. Sheridan
and the president Of the senate, Mrs. Haw
ley and the speaker of the house, Mrs.
Hearst and General Sheridan, Mrs Coud
ert and Admiral Porter, Mrs Berry and
Governor Jackson, Mrs. Pruyn and Mr..
Coudert. Mrs. jackson and Senator Hearst,
Miss Nelson and Senator Hawley
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NEW YORK CATHOLICS REJOICE

NEW YORK, Jan. "a mass meeting
under the auspices of the Catholic church.
which crowded the large hall of Cooper
Union. was held tonight. \ long series
of resolutions reciting the facts in the
illustrious career of Pope Leo NH and
concentrating him on the jubilee ami
versary of his ordination to the priesthood
and addresses in eulogy of him were de
livered by Congressman Cochran and
other prominent Catholics, and the follow
ing cablegram was sent;
His holiness Leo NH, NaticaH palace,
Rome: The Catholic laity in mass meet
ing assembled under the auspices of the
Catholic club, archbishop Corrigan and
clergy being present, send most affection
ate congratulations upon your sacerdotal
jubilee and solicit apostolic benediction.
EUGENE KELLY, Chairman,
WILLIAM HIDRETH FIELD,
President Catholic club
The following reply was received just
before the close of the meeting:
Holy father grateful, willingly grants
apostolic benediction.
CARDINAL RANPALo. Sec'y of state"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06

Cen FsTr1s pozses~sd sno-rnccs
stfsngf5s even n hls cd age Fes.ing III
o,ss Gay, FaYTz. szsg. ior re Doctor AZ
tie latter vas sitting ~ tie bea2s6e tie
Cd warrior began % lament. "kk, Gear
soctor, an 10. Tie Elan ! was; you cant
imagine bow -e3s J sn getting. look
here AID with isesr words he grasy<z.
s.th hls right han e:e 4 TIE segs Of re
CHAR ca which TIE socso- = ~ s4tsiag. s-sf
lifted both tae chair and ats s<cs1psrt q
couple 81 fest from the grrnra. asYsu see
Z. takes cutie AZ Ebert
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ANrxrENsIvE CUT IN RATES.

CHICAGO, H., Jan. 1.-The st. Louis x
Sanfrancisco road today sent notice TO the
Southwestern Association that on Janu-
airy - it would reduce the rate on corn to
St Louis sc from all stations in Kansas
The chairman has notified the association
roads and on that date grain rates from
Kansas City to Chicago will be forced
down o &c Il hundred or TO fifteen cents.
Omaha rates must follow, so that a reduc-
ton in grain rates throughout the terri
tori between Chicago and the Missouri
river. The Burlington filed notice today
that il will retaliate within - per cent re-
duction in rates ON live stock IN common
cars when the Rock Island ON January lst
begins hauling live stock in improved cars
at the same rates as for common cars. OF
ficials agree there is every reason 70 believe
that live stock rates from Kansas City and
Omaha 70 Chicago will be whitfield down
to nothing
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WORSE ANDWORSE.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. "a special to the
Press from Pottsville says: The miners
strike is more complete than ever Hither-
to the number of idle and working col
lieries has been willingly stated at the
office of the coal and iron company. Today
the officials there said they had been in
structed not to give out these figures. The
miners say that the reason is that there
are no Reading collieries working at all
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06

The Mis>07r r Pacific, .gt soft Route u
will run a Pullman sleep . through q
Los ANGIE -.an. y AND Eea- Z. w1tGoat
change from Wichita BelTEs can be secuf-
ed on application II the city ticket Office, II
North Main 81 Parties Al a distance re-
Questi1- ber1hF reserved by mail can te
assured they VIII get tar best location -
~ had IL rhe car This l. the Only line
selling round trip tickets ~ the Ole rate
q 81 ana the two excursions leayIn Z
Wichita Jan 18th and Feb. nth. will AZ.
ford the p7lhi.e TIE only opportunities 20
take ADVANTAGE of tais excesdirZir loz
rate TicSes a-e god zoinE aud Taturr-
ing different routes V c. kEEEAx.
4l-tf Pass and Ticket Agerst
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SAD SUICIDE OF a GIRL

GREENCAsTLE, Ind, Jan "a tragic
village south of this city, on the Louisville
& Chicago road. Ella Cline was TO have
been married on Sunday last TO a man
named Watson, and every preparation had
been made for the event. but the groom
failed 20 appear, The disappointment so
proved on the young girls mind that she
went TO the village drug store and bought
the poison known As Rough on Rats. =
and took a dose Of it. She died last night
from the effects of it. Her character was
above reproach.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
SENATOR BECK RENOMlNATeD

Louisville, Ky. Jan. 5.-Senator Beck
was renominated by the Democratic
caucus at Frankfort, last night, the noni-
nation being equivalent to reelection. The
election viii DE next "Wednesday. The
nomination was made by acclsmation.
there being no.contest. This will be Sena-
tor Beck : third term in the senate, his
second expiring March 1. 1897
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THE EIRFMFN NFlITRAI

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-The Reading
railroad strike still continues. The com
pany claims to be running trains regularly
and to be in a better position so far as
train hands are concerned today than at
any time previous TO the strike. The
grand master sargent of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen, has announced
that that organization has no connection
with the strike and defines its position as
one of neutrality This announcement
was provoked by a tendency among the
members to Join the strike
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TOWN PARTLY DESTROYED

VANpAiIA. Mich. Jan. 3-At an early
hour this morning fire broke out in the
basement Of CARTS drug store, and de
stroyed large Dsrt OF the business portion
OF tue town including Curtis drag store.
Townsend bank. Masonic hall. McCab~' :
meat market and DodScs hotel. Loss s25:-
600; insurance So.OQ0.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-06
RATE War in PRECINCT.

CHICAGO. Jan. 3-The action of the
Illinois Central in making a two-cent a
mile rate on l,0N-mile tickets has raise, a
rumpDs among the other roads. Its stated
that the Minneapolis q Northwestern is
preparing 10 put CA sale i,00-mile tickets
at so. If they do the other nothern rail-
roads say they will still further reduce the
rates.
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cOJNTERFHTE9S cAtycHT

ST ,ECSGPH. NO. Jan. flames Smith.
his wife and six children. We're arrested at
their home in this city this afternoon and
locked up on a charge of coUnterfeitins
\ large quantity Of spurious half dollars.
dies. molds and lead were found ON the
premises Smith i said 70 have been
known "a a counterfeiter in Bridgeport
Connecticut