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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
A JUDGES PECULIAR ORDER
The Rights of Newspapers to Publish
Testimony.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 13.-During the
| progress of the Olsen murder trial today
| in the district court, Judge Kelly let his
temper get the better of his judgment.
| and issued an order the car of Russia
| would be puzzled 20 duplicate. The order
created a profound sensation, and was
universally condemned by attorneys and
the general public knowing the power
Of the court. one afternoon paper
suffered itself to be bulldozed, and re-
Trained from any comments on the case 1t
was such hign handed assertion of au-
thority that the ukase brought out gen
eral denunciation from those who heard it,
Later in the day Judge Kelly. modified, or
rather amended his order of this morning
reducing it to an order to refrain from any
comment which would be public opinion.
The subject came up in the course of a
complaint from Attorney Ewing, of the
defense, who said:
I'VE are all responsible to the general
public for our actions here. The witnesses,
officers and every person connected with
the trial are answerable tothe public We
act only for the public, and in their inter
est alone The newspapers are granted the
privilege of publishing the details and the
testimony of this high tribunal. 1t is a
wellknown principle that where paper is
allowed to publish report it must publish
it fairly. want to call the attention of
the court that morning papers, the Pho
neer Press, the Globe and the Minneapolis
Tribune have each conceded in dropping
from the testimony Of yesterday
afternoon the testimony OF Prof;
Bell on the analysis of the spinal
column, and his account OF the third eX-
humation. This is matter OF vast i'm
pOrtance. 1t stands menace to the court.
1t is fatal omission and the public will
not understand the verdict when rendered.
l call the notice of the court to their
method of procedure. | ask that there be
made just discrimination upon this hor-
rible omission of proceedings. In case
these matters are not sent to the public we
feel like publishing a pamphlet OF these
proceedings and giving them to the public.
We want to do it as officers and as having
notified the court
This looked as though Mr.. Erwin wanted
to try the case through the newspapers.
Judge Kelly said that he had not been
aware of any omission, as he had not been
reading the morning papers. Here the
Judge turned to the reporters and ordered
that there should be nothing said in the
papers regarding the question under dis
cuSSiOn.
To make sure that he understood Alright,
a reporter sought the judge at the closing
of court and requested further infOrma-
ton. To this request the judge exclaimed:
boy you not understand the English Ian
guage? | say you are not to mention this
subject"
Small groups gathered at the adjourn
ment and warm discussions enSued as to
what were the rights of newspaper in
the court room. 1t was the generally con-
ceded opinion that newspaper could pub
lish what testimony 1t pleased to publish
and omit whatever it desired.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
They Ask that Republicans be APP
pointed and the Republican
Administration F0reStalled.
The Postmaster General Says no Rasigna-
tons viii be Accepted - Tie
Sunday Worship Bill.
How the Day was Passed by General Ear
rison and Visitors-A Public Recep-
ton will be Giveni to Mr.. and
Mrs. Morton Friday Night.
WEATHER BULLETINS.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WICHITA, Kan, Dec
{3.-The highest temperature was 6U.o0
the lowest 310o, and the mean
l0.0o, with fresh southeast and south
winds; warmer clear weather and a slight
fall in pressure.
The maximum velocity of wind was
south, IL miles per hour at 2:lO p m.
Mean barometer reduced TO sea level was
at a. m so 163 inches: at 2 p. m. 3O.O65
inches; at D. IN. GG051 inches.
Mean relative humidity 62. 5 per cent.
FRED l.. JOHNSON. Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
Dec. 13.-The indications for twenty-four
hours, commencing Friday, December
IA. at z a. m. are as follows:
For Missouri and Kansas: Fair, slightly
warmer: southeastern winds
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
A WOMsN,S STRANGE sIjIcInr

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 15.-Nary Nc
Mannus. woman who lived in the edge
of the city, this evening knocked lamp
over and set fire to frame grocery kept
by her and adjoining her brick residence
She then locked herself in a room and was
suffocated TO death by smoke from the
burning grocery. She had threatened 10
burn her neighbors IN. She had set the
house aiire once before today. but the
hames Were Quenched.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
BURNED TO DEATH.

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 13.-Just before 10
o'clock this morning fire occurred in A. NJ.
Sweeney's mattress and furniture shop.
and in consequence two and probably
three persons will lose their lives. Swee-
ney, who is about 60 years of age, was en-
gagged with two assistants, Henry Carr, so
years old. and Walter Macunber. aged 16,
in filing mattress with jute at the rear
of the shop, and accidentally brought a
handful of jute in contact with gas jet.
1t burst into fame. The floor was Uttered
with jute and other infiam mable material
and naptha reaovating machine was in
the room. AS the flames met the heavy
vapor an explosion occurred The three
men were horribly burned. Sweeney and
Carr can't live Besides being badly
burned they inhaled the flames. Macun-
Der was fully as much burned as the 9th
ers, but his injuries are mostly about his
limbs and he viii probably recover. The
loss to the property is about 81 500; insured.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
S EHTEI EIDE

NORRIS, H.. Dec. - - The Hopkins
house, four story frame hotel, was burn
ed last night together with two story
brick building. occupied by the Grundy
company : grocery store. Other buildings
were damaged considerably. The loss Will
he IN the nelghborhcod OF $50 0Ga Nearly
every room IN the hotel ,vRs occupied AT the
time of the tire, but all OF the occupants
escaped unhurt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
"OLD HUTCHV is ILL

CHICAGO Dec. 13-Fora number of years
W. P. Hutchinson. Familiarity known as
cold Hutch" has been daily visitor on
the board of trade, and his absence today
caused considerable comment. a state
ment made by his broker was TO the effect
that the man who manipulated the gre at
wheat corner few months ago was very
seriously i'll. The chances are that he viii
be compelled TO leave Chicago when he re-
covers sufficiently
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

WASHINGTON. Dec 13.-The Democratic
caucus tonight, after session lasting
over three hours adopted resolution for
the admission into the union of Dakota,
either as one or two states as the people
of Dakota shall decide, and for the adj
mission Of the states OF Washington,
Montana and New Mexico also. 1t is
proposed these states shall be admitted by
one bill. Utah, although not mentioned
in the resolution, it was agreed would be
admitted into the union, but by a separate
bill.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
LIE PRESIDENT IS ANGRY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Attorney Gen
eral Garland today received a telegram
from United States District Attorney Sell
lers at indianapolis, declining to with
draw his resignation and insisting upon
its acceptance. 1t is said the president
and the attorney general are very much
dissatisfied with Mr.. Sellers course in re-
his office just at this time
when SO many important matters are
that he may be dismissed instead of being
allowed to resign.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
EFFECT OF JUDGE COOLEY'S PLAIN
Talk

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-In speaking of the
rate question today Commissioner Abbott,
OF the Western States Passenger associa-
ton, said: There will be no further
action taken in the matter of maintaining
rates restored until the 18th inst, at
which time an adjourned meeting of the
general managers of all the roads
in the west and northwest will
be held. By that time the
managers will have had time to thorough
ly digest Judge Cooley's address, and the
outcome will PROBABLY be an agreement
which will be satisfactory TO all con-
cerned and also lasting. The furnishing
of the tickets to brokers is at an end
and will not be resumed in the future.
We found that the discrimination in
passenger ticket selling in Chicago was
widespread, but there is no doubt in my
mind that we have the managers Of the
roads guilty OF the ofense etfectually in
Check
That the speech of Judge Cooley made
yesterday viii stop Illegal passenger rate
cutting, in giving business 10 the scalpers,
few of the rail road men doubt, and the
brokers themselves see an important
branch of their business wrested from
them The Generalization among the
brokers is widespread.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
ANOVEl DIVORCE CASE.

NEW YORK, Dec. BIN 1es5 when
George Cooper asked Mary A. Cooper to
become his wife she asked him If there
was negro blood in his veins. He had
visited her for year but she had been
beguiled into the belief that his silhouette
appearance was due to Portuguese extrac-
ton. He then positively assured her that
he was white all through and they were
married. Hearing that he had relatives
in Philadelphia she latterly decided in
making a visit to the home of her mother
in-law. On inquiry for that individual
there, she was astounded to find herself in
the embrace of a negress who at once
acknowledged her daughter-in-law. Mrs.
Cooper beat a hasty retreat for this city
where she began proceedings for the an
nulment of the marriage on the ground of
deception and the referee has inst decided
II her favor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
COMBINATIONS.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1&-Confirmation
today were as follows:
Perry Belmont, of New York, envoy ex-
traordinary and minister plenipotentiary
of the United States to Spain, vice Jabez
L. NJ. Curry, resigned,
VIM. j. Darkin, of Chicago, post chap
lain OF the United States army, vice
kendig, retired from active service.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
TRlED TO KILL HIS WIFE

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 1S.-Iawrence Rich
ards. aged 26, shot his wife in the side at
0 o'clock tonight, iufiicting painful Int
not necessarily fatal wound When asked
for his reason he said: 81 tried TO kill her
because she IS healthy and / am not.
Richards who OWES considerable property
here. IS dying OF consumption
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
A RORBER CONEESSES.

WACO, Tex, Dec 13-H. T. Howe, an
old expressman, was arrested at Denton
yesterday for robbing the Pacific Express
company of $1,000 last September This IS
the money that was alleged to belong to
the national Republican committee and
disappeared mysteriously at this point.
tossed the crime
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
RYAN KNOCKS OUT FARRELL.

New YORK, Dec. 13.-"White'' Ryan, of
Brooklyn, who fought such desperate
ring battle with Jack Murray on Berian's
island, was again seen in ring costume
early this morning, in road house near
Pelham. This time his opponent was Jim
Farrell. Of Philadelphia, and he succeeded
in knocking Farrell out in nine rounds,
according to Marquis Of Queensbury rules.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
AsTEP TOWARDS ANNEXATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Mr. Butter
worth, of Ohio, has introduced for refer
ence a joint resolution authorizing the
president to negotiate with reference to the
unity and assimilation with the United
States of the dominion of Canada. or OF
one or more Of the provinces thereof
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
GETTYSBURG MONUMENT.

GETTYSBURG, Pr, Dec. 13.-The Battle
Field Memorial association today put in u
fms to the work Of Captain Reed, of the
Seventy-second Pennsylvania regiment,
by very quietly but completely turning out
the foundation for monument laid by him
Yesterday and filling up the hole. The
initiative, now, of course is with the regi-
ment, but the association will adhere to its
ruling whatever may be the course adopt
ed by veterans
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
CIlIIING RATES AGAIN.

CHICAGO, Dec 13.-The passenger rate
from Chicago to Kansas City went off 81
today, bringingi it down to s. This makes
a total reduction of SIS in the Kansas
City rate since the war broke out The cut
was made by scalpers, the railroads simply
following up their policy Of meeting all
scalpers' rates openly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
POSTMAsTERS WANT TO RESIGN.

POS MAO EhO WAN ~ hEOiON. .
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Postmaster Gen.
.ral Dickinson today said to an Associated
Press reporter that within the last few
weeks he had received the designations of
a considerable number of presidential and
fourth-class postmasters with the request
that Republicans, whom they have named
and recommended, be appointed in their
stead Others have written asking whether
their designations and recommendations
Of Republican successors would receive
favorable action.
In reply to an inquiry as TO his action in
these cases the postmaster general said
that no designations had been or would be
accepted, that are made for the purpose of
sorestalling the action of the incoming ad-
ministration by the appointment Of Re-
publicanS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
PROMOTIONS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The death of
Major f. sheldon. Fourth cavalry. will
cause the following promotions: Captain
Michael Coen. Ninth cavalry. TO major
Fourth cavalry; First Iietenant .Tosenb
Carrard, Ninth cavalry, to captain: Second
Lieutenant Alfred b. jackson, Ninth cav
airy, TO first lieutenant.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
Theory ard Practice.

Modern Reformer-Theoretically, my dear,
the food product of the world belongs K
each one of US. in equal share.
Modern Reformer's Wife-Yes, but it's e
condition, not theory, that confronts US
today. There isn't even potato in the
house. Burlington Free Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
DARING ATTEMPT AT BANK ROBBERY.

DENVER, Dec. ia bold attempt at
bank robbery was made in this city this
afternoon at the Peoples Saving bank.
While part of the force was absent at
lunch stranger entered the bank and en-
gagged in conversation with the cashier
His pal sneaked in at the back door and
entered the vault but before he had
secured any money, Mr.. Stannard, the
bank teller, noticed him, rushed to the
vault, covered the thief with his revolver
and ordered him to hold up his hands. He
held him thus until the patrol wagon
arrived and took him to jail. In the ex-
element the first robber escaped The
one captured wore a pair Of boots made of
felt He refuses TO give his name. but it is
supposed that he is an eastern crook, sew
eral of them being in the city
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14


The ardent sportsman now we see
As well equipped an man could be
With dog and gun
Through rusiling leaves he treads his way,
And. as he comes the squirrels gray
All turn and run
So swiftly they escape ct sight
OF him that, though I'll night
He tramps about,
lie never gets a single shot,
And finds at last, that he has got
To go without
Behold him, then when shadows fan
Within the well stocked market stall
And see him all
His gamebag to the very brim.
Determined none shall laugh At him
For lack OF skill
Homeward be goes with soul elste,
The cook serves UP at half past eight
partridge bnoled.
But this Is his unlucky day.
''Why, John" his wife erica IN dismsy
This bird Is spoiledl"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
o pOcT SUSPENDED

CHICAGO. Dec. IS-Illinois Department
Commander Seaton has suspended Chicago
Post No. g. A r from the organization.
Tie suspended pos. was cha rged with
having made unnecessary and Illegal COL
sectloas Of money.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
COOPER SHOP BURNED.

PTTTSBCRG, Dec. 1S.-The cooper shop of
the Standard Oil company. a brick build
ing, 30 feet long by 9o feet wide, situated
on Flfty-fifth street. was entiresy destroyed
by fire tonight, entailing loss OF SO 900.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
Marlin FINED SIS.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 13.-Representative
William II. Martin, of Texas, charged with
assault on George II. Harris, reporter on
the Evening Star, appeared in the police
court this morning, pleaded gully ana was
lined $i5.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
4 Sure SIN.

Cranque arer'
that?n
"Why, Mrs. Cranque cuts her hair short
and Mr. CranQue lets his grow long"
"Ahr'-Harper's Bazaar
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
HEwlTT's COMPULSORY PATRIOTISM

HEWiTT'S COMPULSORY PATRIOTISM
NEW YoRK, Dec. 13-The board Of ap-
portionment was today urged to set apart
$3.50 900 for a soldiers monument In this
city. For such purpose the entire board
must agree and Mayor Hewitt declined to
indorse the project because be did not be-
lieye III compulsory patriotism
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
Question and Answer.

as marriage failurei'' the young man cried;
lit is, some people have said;"
as marriage failure?'' the sweet girl sighed
If so, then never shall wed"
Then spoke the husband, faithful and kird,
The father OF three little elves
AS lac kissed his wife, thus: Marriage, youn find
Is just what you make yourselves"
Boston Courier.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
A BANK CASHIER SHOT.

SAN BERNARDINo Cal. Dec. 13.-Two
strangers entered the San Bernardino
National bank this morning. One of them
presented check and asked that it be
cashed. E. II. Morse, the cashier, told
him he would have to be identified. Some
words followed, when the stranger drew a
revolver and shot Morse through the body,
The latter returned the fire and nut two
balls into his assailant. Six or seven
shotsEwere fired in all. The two strangers
ran, but were arrested and lodged in Jail.
1t is thought Morse and his assailant will
both die 1t is believed they entered the
bank with the design of robbery.
Cashier Morse died half an hour after
the shooting. The man who did the shoot
ing gives the name Of John Cakes, but re-
fuses to talk. 1t is said that a third man.
who has not yet been arrested, was seen
trying the side door of the bank while the
shooting was going on, Cakes was shot
in the arm. ear and back, butlt Is believed
his wounds are not serious.
THE MURDERER IS INSANE.
Later investigation of the tragedy in the
national bank here this morning, which
resulted in the death of E. H. Morse
cashier, shows that John Cakes, who did
the shooting, has been working on the rail-
road about month. HIS companion was
a deputy sheriff from Arizona, but there
is no reason to believe that the latter had
anything to do with the shooting. Cakes
went into the bank and asked to have
check cashed. He was told he would have
to be identified. When he presented the
check this morning Cashier Morse told
him he would not cash the check until he
was properly identified. Cakes said,
''I'll make YOU" and fired Immediately.
Morse returned the fire and nine shots
were exchanged. Morse was shot through
the lungs and died in short time. Cakes
wound is not serious. When Cakes was
arrested letters were found upon him
showing he recently bad been in an insane
asylum in Nevada. Physicians who ex-
amined him pronounced him insane at the
time Of the shooting.
Morse was a popular man in the COM
munity and great excitement prevails
here over the tragedy. He leaves a wife.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14

THE truth in masquerade is Byron's
term for a lie. But it is the truth, and no
masquerade, that DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
cures coughs and colds. No cure so
speedy. Price twenty-five cents.
If you should have a lame horse, and
have used every remedy without success,
inves twenty five cents in bottle of Sal
walton Oil. 1t will cure him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
OBITUARY..

New YORK, Dec. 13.-The funeral Of the
late Rear Admiral Edgar Lee, who died at
the Victoria on Monday, took place today
from the little church around the corner
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
Plenty Of Weather.

Maine Mani tell you, down east beats The
world for quick changes of weather. Ons
day last spring cut ice all one morning
and had to rush out and plant sun umbrellas
over my tomato vines in the afternoon
Western Man-Shouldnt wonder. 70
member one day in Kansas when | went out
with moving machine at sunrise and traded
it for snow rlow before night; but thai
wasn't q circumstance 30 the day n went
swimming in the Missouri river and got car
ried so far ont by the current that like e
have drowned just tell you, never ex
pected to see shore agin.
''Ehi How did We get backr
"The river frozo over and / skAted back
PHILADELPHIA Record.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
ACTORS WANT PROTECTION.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Louis Aldrich,
Harley Merry and Lewis NJ. Sanger, a
committee representing the Actors Order
of Friendship, appeared before the Ford
committee on investigation of immi-
grafton, today and asked that the contract
labor law be amended SO as to include pro-
fessional actors and musicians amongst
the classes prohibited from entering the
the United States under a labor contract.
At present the law specially eXempts act
crs and musicians from its provisions.
Under this exemption the committee said
that large number of foreign actors were
annually brought TO this country for the
sole reason that they would work cheaper
than American actors. The money
obtained was not spent here, but
taken to countries whence they came
when their engagement was at end They
sid not, the committee said, object to the
presence of stars, but the host of minor
actors, they brought with them and TO the
cheap grade of foreign actors whom Amer
lean managers imported solely because of
their cheapness The American actors We're
the equals OF their foreign brethren in
every respect. Many of the American ac-
tors had served the country during the
war and they all contributed to the pros
perity of the country. Their profession
was already over crowded and
they thought themselves fairly en-
titled TO the protection against
the wholesale importation of cheap
foreign ACTORS who were under no obliga-
ton to the United States. Mary Anderson.
they declared, had brought her whole com
pany from England because she could hire
chem cheaper than Americans. Other
had, for the same reason imported all their
pallet girls, actors and stage people. The
committee complained that the wardrobes.
stage properties and scenery Were all i'm
ported contrary to law without payment
of customs duties and TO the detriment of
Americans. This was done, the COM
mittee declared, through the ballet girls
and others falsely swearing that the ward
robes and other property were their own
personal effects.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-14
At the Chicken Show.

How dear 10 my heart Is tho old speokied rooster
Which fond recollection brings back to my vts1
With spurs long and pointed and curving. be ussi
ter
Go growing around til be madethe air blue;
And when some strange rooster would conc 70 Dc
battle,
How quick would the old chap gee up On hi
guard.
He'd make the eyebals OF the strange roostes
rattle,
And scatter his feathers al over the ya>d;
The old spccked rooster. the monsrei bred rooster
The City cent rooster. that scrapped In The ysrd
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