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Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
BIRMINGHAM'S TRAGEDY.


investigation Declared to DO UseIess.
Still Dragging the Lake.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. It.-The coro.
ner's jury commenced the investigation of
the Saturday night killings Thursday, with
Mayor Thompson as the first witness. The
county commissioner, however, put stop
to 1t by declaring that they would not al
low the money to pay for it, as it was use
less, in view of the fact that oil Of the facts
would come out on the preliminary trial OF
Sheriff Smith.
The search in the lake for the body of
Irene Hawes still continues Thursday the
hooks used in dragging brought up some
thing heavy in it, but on reaching the sur
face the sack tore away from the hooks and
sank. 1t has not yet been found, but It Is
is believed to contain the BODY Of the child.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Duty on Wool.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA committee ap-
pointed by the woolen manufacturers and
commission merchants of New York, with
Mr.. Walter Stanton as chairman, who have
come to Washington to urge the passage of
the Breckinridge resolution, relative to the
duty on wool and woolens. waited on Secre-
tary Fairchild, Thursday, to discuss that
measure and if possible to secure his CO.
operation. The secretary said he had moth
ing to add to what h, had already said in
his annual reports on this subject.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Mt the Meeting of the Dakota
FArmers' alliance


JAMESTOWN, DIX, Dec. i5.-At the Da.
kota Farmer alliance Wednesday eyoninf;
a resolution was passed that 1--WE recon.
mend law prohibiting the manu- acsure
and sale Of Intoxicating liquors in the terri.
tories
A resolution was adopted that "The Aus-
tralian system OF voting be recommended
for the territory"
Resolutions were also passed calling for
division on seventh parallel and calling for
the next legislature to call constitutional
conventions, and condemning trusts and
combinations It was also recommended
that the territory loan TO counties, to lo..n to
farmers for seed, wheat, where frosted out.
at per cent. interest. a resolution recon-
mending a change TO the supervisor system
frn-n that OF a commission prevailed.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
RepresentatIve laird IIl.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 10 A great deal OF
anxiety has been felt by the friends of Rep
resntative Laird, OF Nebraska, in this city as
to his state of health. 1t was reported here
yesterday that he was seriously ILL., To-day
his regular physician in this city received a
telegram from him giving an account of his
illness. The pronounced his trouble melan-
cholia, brought on by the fatigus and worry
OF the recent election, and edT:sed him to
leave Eureka Springs, Ark, where ne is now
staying, and come on to Fort Monroe, Va.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

MILWAUKEE,. VIA. Dec "a Stevens
Ioint, Wis, special to the Daily Journal,
says: The trestle work on the inside stand
pine being erected here by the water works
company fell to-day, killing four men. seri-
ously wounding two more. One of the men
Killed IS Charles Myers, Of this city, and be
leaves a widow and three children The
other men killed live in PhIllipsburg, n. J.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15


and the day before
the first anniver-
sary OF his arrival
Mt the peritentiary.
Mrs. Harper came
up on Wednesday
and was allowed to
spend a considera-
bic time with her
husband by way of
u sad celebration Of
both events. She
was with him on
both days a year
ago. Warden Cof-
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Chiffon yyarehouse Burn.d.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. I5.-Inglesby's
warehouse, containing $500 bales of cotton,
was burned Thursday afternoon, with it's
contents. Total loss is over 100000. The
warehouse, which belonged to the Central
Railroad company, was fully insured, a.
was also the cotton.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Harrison Refuses 40 TnIIe.

INDIANAPOLIS Dec, l5-Gen. Harrison,
when asked about the report that Mr.. Blaine
mad been offered the position of secretary of
state, refused to say anything whatever
about the matter, relating that he could not
allow himself to be placed in the position of
affirming, or denying reports, as to his at.
'ertlons' The report is not believed here by
anybodv :"
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
JAMES Q. GETS THERE.
Blaine Said to Have Accepted the Score.

"AAh1 Saiu to nave Accepted the SecneA
tary Of State Portfolio.
NEW YoRK, Dec. I5-The Star makes
the following announcement very promi.
noat:
THE Star learns, on good authority, that
President'elect Harrison has rendered the
portfolio of secretary OF stats to James g.
Blaine. Blaine ut once announced his &C.
ceptance Of thu appointment The letters
which passed between the president elect and
Blaine will DO made public within a few
hours They are brief and highly compli-
mentary."
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
The House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Mr. Hooker, of
Mississippi, introduced concurrent resolu-
tion providing for holiday recess from Fri
day, December 81, until Monday, January
Referred to the committee on ways and
means
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Italian Counter eiters Arres.ea.

WILKEaBARRE, Pa, Dec Is. - Deputy
United States Marshal Bavring has arrested
three Italian counterteicers at Pittston, who
have been doing big business In spurious
cO.E iOr some months past
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

fifty in the delegation. They were intro
6ioeu to the president by Dr. Sunderland,
pastor OF the church which President Cleve
land attends, and who is also delegate to
the convention,
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Perry belmont Conf;rmed,

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is The senate has
confirmed the nomination OF Perry Bel
mont, TO lie minister to Spain, and William
}. LarIin, of Chicago, to be chaplain of the
army.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
A Counter Pronnsnl.

OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 15-The minister of
customs, on being asked for his views ON the
Butterworth annexation resolution, Just in
troduced into the house of representatives,
laughed and said he had heard it stated that
counter proposal would be made to buy
the United States, as it would be infinitely
better for that country to be under we'll
defined system Of responsible government
than under the irresponsible system now ex-
isting. Speaking seriously, however, he
thought Butterworth's proposal simply yeri
lied the charge preferred by majority of
the Canadian people against Wiman and
Butterworth, that from the start their com.
mercial union cry was simply cover for
annexation.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The delegates 10
the American Sabbath union convention
now in session here callel on President
Cleveland Thursday. There were rhou.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
EDWAaD /. HARPER.

He Is Undoubtedly Insane on Religion.
Hopkins Says IT'S Ratribution.
COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 10 Thursday was
the fortieth anniversary Of Harner,s birth
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
Washington Notes.

The comptroller of the CURRENCY has issued
call for reports OF condition of National
banks at the close of business on Decem-
her IL
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15

The cabinet meeting Thursday was at
tended by all the members. The session was
short. 1t is said that the Haytian and
Samoan complications were considered.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-15
THE CANADIANS.
Congressman ButterWorth's Res.
OlutiOn ExciteS Them.
THE ANNEXATION PIGMY DEVELOP
sS ING INTO A GIANT.

Tho Expressions OF Public Feeling During
tho Past Two Months Not EqualIed
Since the Famous Manifesto OF Fifty
Years Ago-Commercial Union IA Cover
for Annexation.
MONTREAL, Dec. Is The publication
here of the resolution introduced into the
house Of representatives by Mr.. Butter
worth, of Ohio, has startling effect.
Everybody is discussing it, and every body is
looking forward anxiously as to what course
the senate and house Of representatives will
pursue.
Never since the famous annexation mani
festo OF fifty years ago has there been such
an expression OF public feeling as during the
past two months. A lea ling commercial
union member Of parliament told your cor.
respondent that undoubtedly the issue at the
next general election would bs annexation
and that it was an open secret that it would
I've the leading plank in the Liberal plat
form. Butterworth'S resolution had put
different phase on the question.
The member did not think it would pass
both houses without a good deal of DELAY.
but the probabilities were that eventually
the United States would invite Great
Britain and Canada to appoint a commits
sion. In that case it would be an impossi
bility to SCOTCH the question in parlia.
ment, and the Liberal chances of getting
into power would be proportionately
strengthened Whether the Conservatives
would take the chances of defeat by a blind
opposition he was not prepared to say,
lt Is likely that when the Tories came to
reallzo fully the strength OF public feeling
on the subject Of annexation, they would
advocate commercial union aud come to a
sort OF amicable compromise, which would
settle the present commercial difficulties
with the United States. thus doing away
with the immediate necessity for annexation.
The great objection of Conservative politi.
clans to annexation is the loss of power. and
the course outlined above might give them
a renewal of their lease of office for few
years.
1.-The mask is of at last" said Taillon.
conservative leader in the provincial parlia.
ment. I'VE have held all along that com
mercial union was disguised annexation, and
here now is Butterworth, the most pro-
nounced advocate of the former policy,
coming out boldly for ann exation. Loyal
Canadians will have to kill the pigmy soon,
As it is fast growing into giant"
Inc Star, in speaking of annexation had
sentence which is suggestive, in view of |
Is recent utteran 'es denying the existence
II any annexation feeling in Canada. 1t
aid: Everybody knows that there are
lmong us those who take the view that Can
ida would be much better off if she were
'art and parcel of the American republic. 81
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
Fascination of Counterfeiting.

That old saying, ''Once a counterfeiter
ALWAYS a counterfeiter," is true in 999 cases
out of every 1000. There is q fascination
about the manufacture Of spurious coin that
when man follows it for while and gets
rid of his stuff he becomes holder, until he is
finally captured. Long years of imprison-
ment do not seem to wear out the ardor for
the counterfeit mold There is counterfeit
ing carried on in a mild degree all over the
country We find the young ''cross roads"
man making q little occasionally with his
plaster of paris molds, and then We find that
some stereotyper has applied his art with
papier mache and turned out a very good
looking dollar made Of type metal. By the
stereotyping process better milled dollar IS
secured than by any other process, but that
class of men very seldom go beyond the ex-
detrimental stage They may make one or
two, and then find they can DO so and quit
through fear Starvation sometimes drives
a man into the business Of making spurious
coins, but this is not often. The case is very
rare that counterfeiter ever escapes detec-
ton: in fact, at this age of the world it is
simply impossible for them TO escape for any
length of time-C pited States Agent in
Globe-DemocTat
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
Bread for New York's Italians.

One of the special features of the
quarter is the sale Of stale bread, which,
as a retail trade, is altogether in the hands
Of women. 1t is systematized industry.
The bread that used to be thrown away is
now taken back by the big bakeries from
the retail houses, and Is collected by men,
who sell 1t to the women; the latter retail
it at from one to three cents loaf from
the curbstone. Happily stale bread is not
chemically deteriorated, even when the
mold has to be scraped and scrubbed from
it; and all white bread is luxury among
these poor people, though it is a luxury
now pretty generally INDUCED in. The
economical, however, still purchase the
black bread Of their youth tnletaphorically
speaking only, le5 Us hope at three cents
a pound. This, too, is not Injurious, as
is most such very cheap food, and it is
nutritious. 1t was cold day when l was
last st the Bend, but the bread sellers
were holding their ground and conduct
ing brisk business.-Viols Roseboro in
The Cosmopolitan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
Col. Lamont on Advertising.

Ever since his return from Florida Col
Lamont has been entertaining his friends
with alligator stories which have decidedly
classic flavor about them The latest, IN
derstand, serves TO Illustrate the powers Of
juiicious advertising
The colonel heard Of q family in Florida
who hai lost their little boy. aud had adver-
tised for hirn in toe daily paper. That very
afternoon aa alligator crawle3 out OF the
swamp snd died on their front door step. In
his stomach was found handful Ok red hair,
sozrs bone bQttorls. a glass marble. pair q.
checked trousers and q paper collar. Tie
colonel vows thas advertising did i.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
LESSONS in stage Depo-.n.pt.

Nile. Mars learned stage department from
Mile. Contat, and II. Legouve tells an anus
ing anecdote Of how that persevering pre-
ceptor cured her pupil Of an ungraceful habit
of hinging about her left arm when she was
acting. An invisible string was tied to the
left arm of Nile. Mars and whenever she
brandished the offending arm the string was
ierked by Mile. Coutat from the wings At
last, however, there came a scene where the
arm was not to be controlled. Up it went
with a gesture so sweeping that the string
was broken. Now you nave learned what
wanted to teach you" said the preceptor
when tie young actress went OF. Never
raise your left arm unless you intend to break
the string.-New YORK Commercial AdYer-
fisar
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
AT MOONRISE.

How hushed and quiet the gaunt poplars spring
Beside the lake,
Where the song weary thrush, head under wing,
Is nesting half awake
The warm gray lights Of evening Inger thers
Or gently pass
Along the dappled water, and the air
No voice nor music has
Low on the nights marge yonder, a big moon,
Cleaving the blue.
Comes up and silyers the broad shades which soon
The bats fit darkly through y
And visions, born of fancy and the night,
Glide 70 and fro,
Move with dream feet amid the solemn light
And softly come and 20.
Across the moor-else silent over earth
and sky's wide range
Steals the low laughter Of two lovers mirth;
How sweet it sounds, yet strange
Sidney A. Alexander in English Illustrated
Magazine.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
WleD
to take a journey there

You are preparing to take journey there
are certain things absolutely necessary TO
a travellers safety and comfort-a through
ticket that you are positive IS good and at
a price that you know is the lowest posi-
BILE to be obtained anywhere.
Besides these essentials there are always
some minor details worth looking after,
such as having your baggage checked
through to destination, sleeping car berth5
secured when desired and correct informa-
ton regarding free reclining chairs, close
connections, union tepots, location Of
trains, time, etc.
To have these details attended to by
those of well known reliability, response
bility, intelligence and long experience,
you will do well to call at the Union ticket
office, 122 North Main street, and Union
depot, near Oak street, and consult the
employees of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe and ST. Louis and San Francisco
lines, their authorized agents, representing
the best lines east, west, north or south.
Four trains daily to the east, all of them
equipped with Pullman palace sleeping
cars, both morning and night trains.
w d MURDOCH
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
Contasiousness of Emotion.

Frances Power Cobbe, in an article on the
contagiousness OF emotions IN The Fortnightly
Review, speaks OF the demoralizing effects
OF attending cruel shows j friend sent tie
following instance from his OWE knowledge:
"A party OF English people went 10 tie bull
ring az San Sebastian When the first horse
was ripped up and his entrails trailed on the
ground, 4 young lady OF Tie party burst into
tears and insisted on going away. Her
brothers compelled her TO remain, and a
number Of horses were then mUulated and
killed before her eyes Long before the end
Of the spectacle the girl was IS excited ami
delighted as any SpaniaSd ID the assembly. =
New York Post
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
For Valley Center.

First motor will leave Thirteenth street
at a. N. for Burton Car works and Valley
Center.
Second motor wi Ii leave Thirteenth street
at 9:25 a. N. and every hour thereafter
till 6:25
The cars will leave Douglas avenue on
even hours, as usual, commencing at
S a. n IL t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09

Free reclining chair earz are ro- rscni-g
On all trains On the G, h & " R'y. Rock
Island Route between Wichita. Topeka
Kansas C.sy. :. Joseph. Ca.1~so, 81
L0EtA at
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09

The Chicago, Kansas s. Nebraska rail-
way st. Joseph Il Iowa Railroad Co,
lessee}, is the best equipped line west OF
the Missouri river Our equipment was
built expressly for this line by the Pull
man Palace Car Company, which is a guar
antee to the travelling public that it is
strictly first class You will find all Of our
coaches elegantly upholstered and very
comfortable in every particular II you
are going to any part of kansas or Nebras-
ka. or 10 any point east, remember you will
never regret having started right, by tax
ing the Chicago, Kansas s. Nebraska rail-
WAY. fRcck Island Route. For further
particulars address Jno. Sebastian. G. T. 8
P. A, Topeka, Kan 6oa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
Hammocks

at prices to suit the rich and poor, great
and small VIII hold to according to
Go quick to Robinson &
ChampiOn's l36-rf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
To Real Estate Agents.

Pocket real estate books for lands and
lots, for sale at this office. Orders by mail
promptly filled Address all orders to
The WICHITA EAGLE, Wichita, Kan, r
2. Murdoch, Manager d93 IT,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-09
Passenger and Ticket Agent.

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., K & n. railway,
Rock Island Route" between, Wichita,
Topeka, Kansas City, st. Joseph, Chicago,
St Louis 9tf
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
Dcpends on How You Do n.

"Well, which are really the more injuri-
GUS, cigars or cigarettesp' asked pretty
girl of beflanneled member Of the Bel
mont Tennis club, at the clubs court yes.
terday afternoon.
"I'll show you," said he, and turning,
he called to q friend: 'Ned, toss me G
cigar" Then he took out fine cambria
linen handkerchief, and blew Whit Of
smoke through the cobweb texture ooh,
look how black 1t is" said the young lady
for whose sake the experiment was being
made.
"Now look" said the club man. He
lighted the cigar and puffed till he got
good volume of smoke, which he poured
through the meshes Of the handkerchief
again. A scarcely perceptible stain was
left on its whiteness.
"Well, that proves IT." said the fair In
vestigator. "Myl just think Of that hor-
rid black stuff all settling in your lungs!''
"Wait one moment" said the expert
menter, and he repeated the experiment
with the opposite result.
"Well, how Is thati" was the aston
lshed question.
"Why, 1t is simply due to the difference
In the way you place your lips when you
lmpel the smoke through the linen. Hold
them tight and blow hard, and 1t leaves o
stain upon them, and barely force the
smoke through and you get almost no
trace. ."-Philadelphia News.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12
NUMBER 2.
Senator rarvelI,s rexas rend,

Senator Charles v. Farwell, Of Illinois,
and his partners, his brother and Abner
Taylor, of Chicago, will make from f16,-
000, 900 to $50, 600, 900 in their Texas land
speculation. It is said that the state OF
Texas has given to the Farwell company
3, 900, 600 acres of land In Texas. The
land today Is worth 50 an acre, and the
state buildings did not cost more than
81, 200, 900. The land Is all fenced In.
Seventy-five thousand cattle are now on
IL, and more are to follow. 1t comprises
enough territory for principality. The
Farwell company have their headquarters
In London. English capitalists oyn about
one-quarter Of the stock.
This great and successful venture was
brought to the Farwells by an impecuni-
GUS and visionary man, who obtained the
contracts which he sold to the Farwell
company. The story goes that the man
happened to be in Austin, and hearing
that the state was offering land to any
one who would put up state buildings he
calmly walked up and took the contract,
when he had barely enough money in his
pocket to pay his fare to Chicago The
same men who gave away such a block
of land rather than raise the money neces-
sary by taxation of course never dreamed
of questioning the contractors financial
ability. He had some trouble In convlnc-
ing the Farwells of the value Of the land,
owing to their distrust Of the visionary
contractors judgment, but investigation
showed the value, and the contract was
purchased for q few thousand dollars, and
O property was obtained which will net
Its owners many millions.-Baltimore
American
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1888-01-12

One very necessary reform to OBJ
viate many and disgraceful abuses
now prevalent is changein the man
ner of voting and conducting cleo
tlons. The Australian system has
many advantages to recommend it.
1t insures absolute secresy as to
each voters ballot, very important
requisite in these days of bulldozing
by corporate and individual employ
ers. 1t will put a stop to
the selling and buying OF votes.
1t will put stop to the
disgusting scenes around the poll
ing places, which now make q
farce of our elections; the pulling
and hauling of voters by the hired
workers the voting men in herds
ike cattle by the bosses and other
corrupt and corrupting practices
which bring the blush of shame and
indignation to the brow of every
citizen who witnesses them. Safety,
honesty, purity and even common
decency demand reform in this
direction.