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Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
THE TRUTH OF A STORY.
Gen. Harrison's Successful Intercession
for Imprisoned Strikers

Gen. Uarrison's Successful Intercession
for Imprisoned Strikers
An Indianapolis special to The New York
Tribune gives the real truth Of much
nooted story concerning Gen. Harrison,
as follows:
The editor of The Sentinel assails Gen
Harrison because he offered his services
in response to call issued by Governor
Williams (Democrat) for volunteer militia
to protect property in indianapolis when
the strike of the railroad engineers. brake
men and switchmen was in progress in
1877 The strikers took possession of the
Union depot and would permit none but
mail trains to depart. Mayor Gavin, not
having sufficient policemen 70 protect the
property in case of an outbreak of mob
violence, appealed to the Union veterans
and other patriotic citizens to aid the
authorities A large public meeting
was held. Nearly every leading citi-
zen of Indianapolis was present. A
committee Of public safety. composed
of one member from each ward. was
appointed One Of the most conspicuous
members Of this committee was United
States Senator Joseph E Mcdonald The
movement was not IN any sense partisan
Partisanship was lost sight of IN the com
mon peril of the community. The con-
mittee Of safety chose the following 20
confer with q committee Of the strikers;
Franklin Landers, afterwards the Demo
cratic candidate for governor; BENJAMIN
Harrison, Albert G. Porter. Dr.. P. r.
Jameson. Eiram B. McCune, DR. w c.
Thompson, Governor Williams, ex-Gov
.rnn- pA-ka- NArnr Caxin Col a G.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22

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tho fair Sex we're wearing the wrist watches
which are now 70 entirely the fashion In
Lond0n, but which. ! believe, are very Bt.le
worn ss Jet in America. Hs6s Ia every form,
from The plain lessksr strap 70 TIE rrayrGc-
cen; brneslet, whore the face az tbs watch 10
eaclrcled By precious stones. they are both
ornamental and co1venssnss Sorelt.es are
even being introduced Ia tie shape C psr-Ss.
p,ocketbo1ss, sticks ard umbrellas. contain
iEz dirs4au',ve tlsnsssepsrs. snd one js-sier.
nscrs daring than ira rees, las manufactured
soEss ringz resembling signe. rings, bu. tav-
ing. Instead q q eres-. s thy watch IL Is
s>zrcsiy likely, however, tia. thsse viii erss
beoozne fashionable, ~ tbsT mus Be er-
treETasly bulky and po'sds-ous far wearing On
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Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
OUR CANDIDATES ACCEPT.
Erief Speeches by Gen Harrison and
Hon. Levi p. Norton.

Erief Speeches by Gen. Harrison and
Hon. Levi p. Norton.
Chairman Estee and the notification
committee called on Gen Benjamin Har-
rison at his home in indianapolis and for
mally notified him of his nomination for
the presidency. Gen. Harrison accepted
as follows:
mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN OF
THE CoMMIrTEE-The official notice which
you have brought Of the nomination con
ferred upon me by the Republican national
convention recently in session at Chicago
excites emotions of profound though Of
a somewhat conflicting character. That,
after full elaboration and free consulta-
ton, the representatives OF the Repubh-
can party of the United States should
have concluded that the great principles
enunciated in the platform adopted by
the convention could be IN some measure
safely confded to my care Is an honor
of which l am deeply sensible AID
for which l am very grateful. do not
assume or believe that this choice implies
that the convention found In me any pre-
eminent fitness or exceptional hdelity TO
the principles of government to which we
are mutually pledged Ny satisfaction
with the result WOUlQ 70 6ASoSceGc1
spoiled If that result had been reached oy
any unworthy methods or by disparage-
ment Of the more eminent men who d.
vided with me the SURFACES OF the oon-
ven.ion-
Il accept the nomination with so deep .
sense of the dignity of the Office and Of
the gravity of It's duties and responsible
ties as altogether 10 exclude any feeling
of exultstion or pride. The principles Of
government and the practice In admins
trAtion, upon which issues arc low fort
Inately 50 clearly made. are 90 important
In their relations to the national and
to individual prosperity that we may
expect an unusual popular interest
in tie campaign Relying wholly upon
the edAsiderz;e judgment OF our fellow
citizens and the gracious favor OF God. rs
VIII confidently submit our cause TO the
rbitrament Of free ballot The Cay
You have chosen for this visit suggests 10
thoughts that are not tn harmony with
the occasion The Republican party has
EslksSia the light Of Tia hsaiA.afaon Sf
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
HARRISON A SELF MADE MAN.
He Carved Out His Own Fortune with
Hard Knocks.


The Democratic partisans have always,
In paying attention to Benjamin Harrison,
whose ability and industry have given
him high place irrespective of his political
career. sought to pat on the public mind
the impression that he was an aristocrat,
Ind they have been guilty of great deal
of vulgar gable about his kid glo IS"
and his unsympathetic maneuvers, and
I'll that sort of vague and silly thing.
And many have innocently supposed, as
Harrison is an illustrious name, that it
was associated with great material re-
sources The truth is the Harrisons were
impoverished by their public services.
Their honor and fame did not rise from
the condition of wealth, and were not as
ISOLATED with it.
Ben Harrison when little boy was Of
intelligence and steadfast resolution in
applying himself to his studies and of
such manllness that he was looked upon
rs destined TO restore the glory Of the old
name. His schoolmates had this in mind
about him forty years ago.
He was perfectly self possessed with
regard to his celebrity as the grandson OK
President Harrison, never referred to tho
fact himself or led up to the reference by
pthers, and when the subject came up
itself, as by the defamation of passage
from the writings of his grandfather in
the school books by a companion, that
which he would say was modest and be-
coming.
A few years later his friends thought
he had touch of the feeling expressed
Dnce by the late Charles Francis Adams
The sense of the disadvantage of famous
name As the son of a president, and the
grandson of president, Adams felt that
he had not fair play for his inherent ca
pacity. Ben Harrison, the grandson of
president, and great grandson of signeI
OF the Declaration of Independence, and
at the same time young man with his
own living to make, did not always find
the glorious past help in the hand-to-
hand contact with the present.
But he was stout hearted and acquired
fixed habits of hard work, and each year
of his professional labors in Indiana his
reputation as clear sighted, conscienti-
Uus, high spirited and capable lawyer
grew, and he would have been rich man
before this if he had kept out of politics
But he could not quite do that. 1t was in
his blood to go into public life, and his
brains put him into the high place.
Harrison is man who is, and has always
been, simple in his dress and tastes,
cordial in manners-not ELUSIVE and
gushing, but just and sincere-telling the
truth when he said: Il an glad to sec
you," speaking the commonplace of po-
likeness in tone that has made them
something more than mere conventional
phrases.
The Republican candidate is not only O
man of most honorable military record
and distinction as q statesman, but he
adds to that which is inspiring in an IL
iustrious ancestry, the confirmation Of
manhood in the experience of self made
good fortune. - Cincinnati Commercial
Gazette.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
PARLoR AT THE HEADQUARTERS.

York state and county committees also
occupy parts of the building. but the ma
tional committee desired to be alone, and
so the other committees will occupy the
same quarters as in 1884 in the Fifth
Avenue hotel. The national committee
will have plenty of room and everything
necessary for work, comfort and luxury,
as the building is completely furnished,
and everything is included in the lease.
1t will be the Mecca Of politicians from
every state and territory during the sum
mer and fall
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS.

REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS.
engaged in the contest in Indiana, New
Jersey and Connecticut will have to go to
New York for instructions and inspira-
ton AS New York is the distributing
station of the country in finance, litera-
ture. art and general commerce, so will it
be the station fox the distribution of the
sinews of war and army supplies gener-
ally in this as it has been in the past
campaigns Of recent years.
The leaders of both the contesting
forces will be favored with comfortable
quarters. The Republicans will combine
luxury with utility. They have leased
an elegant and luxuriously furnished club
house in West Twenty fifth street until
November, and is rapidly getting the cam
paign machinery into running order. 1t
was at first intended to have the New
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
Democratic Chinese Nonsense.

A great many Chinese Republican clubs
are being organized, and a great many
Mongolians are shouting for Harrison-in
the columns of the Democratic press, and
nowhere else. AS the independent Chi
cago News remarks, ''even if Cinnamon
were really in favor of Harrison's election
they would have too much sense to let the
white people find it out. Therefore,
Democrats. stop talking nonsense and
tell the truth" Those writer's evidently
credit laundry man with having as
little wit as Democratic reporter.-Buf-
falo Express.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
THE coNvlcT's MOTHER.

Bow glad was when first saw my naoy's fSce
And felt his small, frail fingers clasping mine
thought Of Msry Iying in the inanger place
And wondered not she thought Der cniio oivins
Behind lis prison bars he frowus on me
When the stern jailer opens vide the neso
door
In his gale face and treacherous eye see
No trace of the dear child uursed OF yofe'
And yet love hiEa as never loved oe,ore-
Love hin with such an agony OF pain tnat ever
more
Ny sad soul ceases not 70 moan and cry
With ISraels king Would God that might ose
Fer thee rny son o AbSasom my son.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
The COMING % LOVE.

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Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
No Dodging in This Campaign.

Let US, then, have an honest. not q
hypocritical campaign. The issue is not
one of details as to protective tariff. 1t
is much bigger than that. The Demo-
Gratis strike at the heart of the protective
theory, for they deny the right Of con-
gress to lay tax for protection Demo
Gratis who are too cowardly to come up to
the issue squarely will do well to drop
out and fall to the rear. The lodging
and squirraing and lying Of 1850 ere not
going to be repeated this year.-Wash-
iucton Post.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
The Kind of rIan Levi z. Morton IL.

Levi P. Morton was one of three men
who sent ship load Of provisions to tho
starving evicted people of Ireland. Every
warm Irish heart swells with gratitude at
remembrance OF this noble act of charity.
1t is in striking contrast with Cleveland's
contributing nothing to the Irish out Of
his $50 coo annually and giving only $50
to the Charleston earthquake sufferers
Iowa State Register.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22

Richmond, Va asssy-a tia. sAs Is sa> frss
city N tee world TO run. Hsht. ard baas .
car BY electricity. rs nsw patent ke.:srs
have just be@a ~. "a operation -Four be~s
e-s were arranged IN . series under Tbs seats,
having q rsesa.snx surface q fourteen SQUARE
fee. Gna an sisr.rical rsstfta1>e 81 10 chz-ss.
4 eZx-Ysrt Of TIVE sr3f<res. eq11saisrs &c
oos korss power .: eEs-zy, vas obtained
trosz tie evsTra@a wire, sad shoash tie a.v
WAS eold aa4 r2~. tie car uas hea.sd Con.
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Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22

Daniel Webster: "That is the truest
American policy which shall most USE
fully employ American capital and Ameri-
can labor, and best sustain the whole
population Agriculture, COM
MERGE aad manufactures viii prosper to-
gether or languish together"
Abraham Lincoln: Il am in favor of a
protective tariff and internal improve
raDtS
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
HOW TO WIN THIS YEAR.

Education On the Leading Issues Prefer
able to Noise and Hurrah.
The Republicans have decided for what
10 fight and for whom. How to fight
they have not yet considered. But the
methods to be adopted in the coming
campaign may determine the result. A
s.Drraa campaign sometimes win This
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
HARRISON AND THE STRIKERS.
Ills Record in the Troubles of 1877. One
to Be Proud Of


The record of Gen Harrison IN the
labor troubles, so called, of 1877, is the
record of an honorable, conservative,
patriotic man There is nothing to apol-
ogize for in 1t. It Is not necessary to re-
call the details of that time. Life and
property had been destroyed in Pittsburg
ana Chicago by rioters, thieves and An
archists, who. in large cities, are always
ready to take advantage of the disturb
ance of social conditions to work their
rum and disaster To prevent like scenes
OF destruction in this city, Governor
Williams. Democrat, called upoa
law aoloing citizens TO form militia
companies for the protection of Efe and
property. In this course he was Endorsed
by Mayor Caven. by Sheriff Pressly and bv
such Democrats as Senator Mcdonald.
franklin Landers, Gen, John Love. VIII
liam Il EnGlish and athA-. I. .-.-->-..
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22

Tho scriptural significance of the word
"Benjamin' is tho chosen son." and
Levi signifies the elect" We don't
believe the Democracy will have tho
temerity TO GO back on the Scriptures,
even though the political career of Grover
hangs in the balance, Benjarlin and Levi
viii get there indianapolis Herald.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22

Henry George, whose support Mr..
Cleveland is so happy to have, declares
that 'if Mr.. Cleveland is reelected pro-
lection will have received It's death blow"
indianapolis Journal
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
Whera Cleveland Is STRONGEST.

From what the London papers. say. it
Is clear that Cleveland could carry Eng
land in the coming election. He should
70 there and run.-Pittsburg Chronicle.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
OUR NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Where the Republican Campaign Man.
ayers Will Lay Out tho Work.
Within radius of four blocks around
Madison square, New York city, the great
est political battle in the history of this
country will be directed. While the
Democrats may not claim New York as
the actual battle ground, it is here that
the generals of the two great political
armies will do their planning, and those
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-22
The Electoral Vote.

The following table gives the electoral
vote Of each state. Readers can estimate
how each state will go in the present
campaign and put them together to suit
themselves:
Los Cerrillos rustler. (Cerrillos, N.M.) 188?-1891, 1888-12-14

The report of the Postmaster.G General shows
q marked increase OF business In every branch
Of the postal service. The number OF post-onices
on July 1, 1885, was 81, $40, an increase OF l4 In
three years and OF 2,2i0 for the last fiscal year.
Free delivery orices have increased from iS9 In
the fiscal year ended June 30, 1885,, TO 35s in the
year ended June 30, 1883 In the railway mail
service there has been increase IN one year OF
1863 routes, and in the number of miles travelled
per annum an increase of $50. 795. al7.4s Tho
estimated increase OF railroad service for the
year was 6,06o miles, but the amount OF new
railroad service actually put on was i2764.So
miles.
The volume Of business in the money order
division including transactions in postal notes,
reached the sum OF upwards OF l43 millions for
the year. During the past year parcel post con
v%entions have been concluded with barbados,
the Bahamas, British Honduras and Mexico
and are now under negotiation with all the
Central and South American States. The In
crease for correspondence with foreign
countries during the past three years Is crafty
ing and Is especially notable and exceptional
with the Central and South American State,
and Mexico. As the greater part OF mai
matter exchanged with these countries Is com
merciai In its character this increase is evi
dence OF tho increased business relations witt
them.
h practical operation OF the parcel pos
convention 30 Tar ~ negotiated has served Y
Los Cerrillos rustler. (Cerrillos, N.M.) 188?-1891, 1888-12-14

The President announces that the close OF the
wear finds the United States in the enjoyment
OF domestic tranquility and at peace with all the
Nations. Foreign relations have been strength
ened and improved by performance of individual
good Offices and by new and renewed treaties Of
amity, commerce and reciprocity and extradh
tion OF criminals.
The Fisheries question has not been
satisfactorily adjusted, but since March
Sd, 1851, no cases have been re-
ported TO the Department of State
wherein complaint has been made OF unlawful
or unfriendly treatment by Canadian authori-
ties in which PREPARATION was not promptly and
satisfactorily obtained by the United states
Consul-G General At Hall az. l continue In the
opinion that the treaty of February last which
failed to receive the approval OF the Senate,
did supply - satisfactory, practicable and final
Adjustment on q basis honorable and Just 70
both parties, TO the dificult and vexed Ques'
ton TO which II related" and having subsc'
quenty asd unavailingly recommended Other
Los Cerrillos rustler. (Cerrillos, N.M.) 188?-1891, 1888-12-14

The report of the Secretary OF the Treasury
shows that the total ordinary revenues of the
Government for The fiscal year ended June 30
1884 amounted 10 47e,e6604 20, OF which
esi9.09i ,i746s was received from customs duties
and sisA yqs,s7i rs from internal taxes The
total receipts from ali sources exceeded those
for the fiscal year ended June 81, 1887. by
o, So ~. 10 The ordinary expenditures OF The
National Republican., 1888-01-03
WANTS OF THE POLICE.
The Omcers Think That n Gymnasium
Would Prove Beneficial.

The officers Of the first precinct arc talk
ing about the needs OF gymnasium, Some
of them have heard Of the good results Of
such an institution in the Baltimore police
department, and they think that similar
one here would be beneficial. Quito a
number OF them are willing to 'chipn in 80
cents or more q month for the form alton OF
a fund looking to the creation OF gymna-
stun and the employment OF teacher: ON
Ger Wm. Kenney is much interested In the
matter, and in speaking about II said "I
believe that If the police have a place
OF the kind and a good instructor,
the officers would have little need to use
their clubs. You see there is q great deal
In knowing how to handle prisoner, the
best way to get grip on him, and In the case
Of desperate character to know how to
wrestle with him aud get the better Of him.
A training in such matters is necessity.
Young officers find It difficult thing, when
starting out, to properly handle prisoners
especially toughs. Old officers get the
"gripn only by long experience. There are
many good reasons for the gymnasium. 1t
would afford an exercise that would develop
the strength of the officer, improve him
physically, and be great relief to the
monotony and routine OF life he now un-
dergoes. AT present the men have only
walking to do, and this is followed by
sleep. There is no intervening xerclse, ex.
cept II you call eating as such. IL Is then
the gymnasium that will fill in the gap."
This officer is not alone In his opinion, III
GERS Montgomery and Lamb were very
pronounced In their praise OF such an In
stitution. AS yet the matter Is only talked
about, and II may or may not be approved
by the officers OF the department., but agtta-
ton may In time cause 1t to be accom-.
Dlshed,
National Republican., 1888-01-03
Election of Onicers,

The Washington Market Company OF their
annual meeting held yesterday elected the fol.
lowing directors for the ensuing year: NJ &.
Emery, william Birpev, John Cassels, w. +.
Chandler, Reuben b. Clarke, s. W. Curriden,
Hallet Kilb0urn, Samuel Norment, n. G. Ord
way, Charles d. Palmer, 7. s. Smith, +. X.
Tinker, +. G. wilkins.
Section No. G Endowment Rank, Knights of
Pythias, has elected and installed the follow
ing officers for the year 1885, Jacob T.. Smith,
president; j. C. Wilson, vice-president; John
NJ. Kline, secretary; Il. q. Mauss, NJ. d., medi'
cal examiner.
Mount Vernon Lodge, No. 5, Knights of
Pythias, has elected the following officers: ID.
4. Richie, past chancellor: II. NJ Schneider,
chancellor commander; Charles 3. Guy, vice
chancellor; Henry Henney, prelate (re'elec!ed);
ID. ID. Daughton, master of eNchequer ire
Clocted): John s. Finch, keeper of records O ad
seal (re elected; John NJ. Kline, master of
finance IRE. elected eleventh years. G. A. Plum.
ley, master at arms. Representatives to grand
lodge-John NJ. Kline, Burton I. Doyle, d. L.
Richie, ID. NJ. Daughton, and Joseph G. Bur-
ger,
Jr. o, L. A. M.-Mount Vernon No. 10 has
elected the following officers for the ensuing
Jr. p; c., J; w, Cnnningham; Il. s., A. W.
Il. Howard Treasurer, 7. NJ. Crown; Ward
j. W. Lucas; Con, J. NJ Baker; /. s., J. d.
Schofeld. II was also decided to recommend
change of name of the order to "Order OF
United Americans" as the present name Is
misleading, making the order appear to be a
labor organization, which IL Is not
National Republican., 1888-01-03
FEEDING THE HUNGRY
A New Years Club for Works of Char.
ity.

ity.
Last Sunday night the New Years Club,
an association similar to the Christmas
clubs, was organized at the Shiloh Baptist
Church, the immediate object being to pro-
vide New Years dinner to the poor chill
dren of South Washington, The following
were the officers chosen President, Alex
ander Hamilton; secretary, Miss Lulu Gar
nett; treasurer, Miss Emma Mccall.
The members of the club each paid 25
cents, and the teachers Of the Randall
school building lent their cooperation,
raising from their scholars, on two days
notice, $ll.72 and 1876 pounds OF groceries.
The time was short for the club to prepare,
but the members worked with vim, and
yesterday had fine setout at the Galilean
Fishermau's Hall, on T street southwest,
where two hundred and twenty children
enjoyed their bounty and hospitality. The
bill OF fare included roast turkey, boiled
ham, potatoes, tomatoes, apple sauce,
cakes, and candles.
The committee experimenting the dinner
were: Missesj Maria l.. Jordan, Letitla
Pierce, NJ. j. Wilson, Lucy Rose, Matte
Pryor, and Mesdames NJ. j B. Lewis, NJ.
L. Rhodes, j. w. Cromwell, aud j. L..
Lewis.
Speeches were made by Revs. r. s. Laws,
w. j. Harris, ii. +. Brown, and J. w.
Cromwell, editor of the Peoples AdCocate,
and Miss Maria L. Jordan.
The dinner was success In every partlc
ular, and the members are so well pleased
with their work that their organization Is
to be continued for another year.