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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31
A nArgrn remarkable labor orcani

A RATHER remarkable labor organiza-
ton closed its fourteenth annual session
at Baltimore lately. 1t has never had a
controversy and never had a strike, al
though its membership is $500. 1t is
the Engineers Beneficial Association. 1t
was started in 1876 with ten members.
1t now extends all over the country. 1t
pays sick and other benefits, provides
libraries, and seeks to elevate its mem
bers in various ways. Each man fixes
his W wages. By ten years hard
work it had the ten-dollar license tax
enacted by the Government abolished.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31

The Secretary Of the Navy has decided
upon a new style of war ship for coast
defence, for which construction bids
will be open in February. The vessel
will be $50 feet long, so feet beam, and
IA feet mean draught. Her displace-
ment will DO 1000 tons, and her engines
will aggregate 5,400 indicated horse
power. Her battery will consist OF one
l10-ton hreech-loading rife, one Acton
rifle, and one 15-inoh pneumatic dyna-
mite gun, and a number of smaller
ones.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31

IRELAND no longer sends the greatest
number of emigrants TO the United
States, being behind England and Scot
land. During last September and Oc-
tober the number of emigrants from
these countries was three times that from
Ireland. During the ten months of
1888 ending in October there came
2S7, S14 English and Scotch emigrants,
against 129, IT'S from Ireland. The in
lux from Italy also bids FUR to over
shadow that from Ireland.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31

THE Baltimore Manufacturer Record
exclaims that 'the Sonth is solid in the
determination to utilize its natural adj
vantages, develop its resources and build
up its industrial interests. The South,
it says further, will be in time the rich
est area ON the globe. and its people the
happiest.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31

THE remains OF the Confederate ram
Merrimac, that, but for the prowess OF
the Monitor, might have changed the
course of events in the struggle for sn-
premacy between the North and the
South, have just been sold for old iron.
The Merrimac was run ashore and blown
up to avoid her capture by the Yankee
blue jackets, and when the war closed
she became a war relic.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31

The establishment which attracts
much attention in Washington on ac-
count of its brilliancy is the landau of
the japanese Minister. Its running
gear is of the brightest yermillion. The
upholstery is of cherry satin, and all the
mountings are brass. A pair of large
clipped bays, with colored goodman
and footman in dark livery completes
the outfit of the Mikado's envoy.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

IT speaks volumes for the tedium and
baf1ed hopes OF American middle-life
that 35 is the age at which most suicides
occur in this country. Suicides among
those who are insured are from thirty to
forty times greater than among those
who are not.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-01-31

TEE antipathy of Cal~iforuians to
stage robbers is shown by the TACT that
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
RECEPTION TO MRS. WALLACE.

To the Editor of the Eagle
The reception at the Central Christian
church on Tuesday, by the ladies of the
Central, South and West Side Christian
churches, to the ladies of Wichita, in hon.
or of Mrs. Zerelda Wallace, was delight
full social occasion. The church with
darkened windows and lighted chandeliers
presented at its best the handsome inter
ior, beautifully decorated with garlands OF
laurel, blooming plante and cut
flowers, together with artistic drap-
cries and banners, and articles
of virtue. The central pews OF the church
had been removed, making court ample
for the hundreds of guests.
The tables at the west end of the room
gratified the eye and taste with the dis
play of dainty linen, silver and triumphs
of culinary art.
Mrs. Dr. Hendryx, Mrs. E. J. Foster and
Mrs Riley Foster, of indianapolis, re-
ceived with Mrs. Wallace, and the many
vino were presented were unanimous in
saying Mrs. Wallace is as pleasant socially
as in her platform talks, and is the highly
style for friend, counsellor and grand
mamma Equally numerous were the
words of thanks TO the Christian church
ladies for giving this opportunity to meet
Mrs. Wallace and for the graceful hospi-
tality dispensed. A GUEST.
March l3 1889
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
THE SEASON Is OVER.

Mr. A. B. Vance, senior partner of the
coal firm of Vance Bros. & Co., go East
Douglas avenue, has left for some un-
known part of the great west. He closed
out his coal. selling some of it below cost,
so that he might get in all available assets,
purchased s25 harness from a neighbor-
ing harnessmaker on Friday afternoon.
paying only S. on it, closed his Office on
Friday evening, and Saturday morning
left without notice to anyone. Since then
large number of creditors have been ten
derly inquiring for Mr.. Vance, the princi-
pal one, however, being the agent of the
Scandinavian coal mine, OF Usage City,
who came yesterday and who has a small
account of $3.50 against the firm for the
coal on which Vance Bros. 81 Co. realized
during the past month.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
THE BOAT CLUB MEETING.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Wichita Boat club was held last night at
the Office of Doctors Smith & Hougland.
The meeting Yves cslled to order by Vice
President a. w Lytle, and the secretary
read the minutes of previous meeting,
which were adopted. Messrs. K. Fl. Chap
man, Fred Cossett and VIII. Boone, whose
applications for membership were handed
in at the last meeting, were admitted to
the club. Mr.. Chas. f. Smyth. one Of the
most active members of the club, was
unanimously elected president, and with
such man at the head the prospects for
the future are all that could be wished.
L. w. Miner and Guy Myers were elected
lieutenants, and Chas. Conley ensign.
A number of bills were allowed The
captain, Geo w. MacDonnell, gave a re-
port of the condition of the boat houses
and boats, and from the report everything
is in good shape for the coming season,
which will be opened on May l with big
ball as usual.
Committees have been appointed to take
care of the social features of the club dur
ing the summer season and the members are
anticipate plenty Of amusement, such as
moonlight picnics, boating parties, dances.
etc.
A special meeting was called for next
week after which the club adjourned. The
Boat club is one of the popular orsaniza-
tions of the city, and it is good indica-
tion when several new members are elect
ed at each meeting. The membership
committee have several more names which
will be reported on at the next regular
meeting The Boat club is an orgaEiza-
tion that its members take pride in. 1t
has prospered from the start. Its member
ship is composed Of the most substantial
citizens of Wichita and they all take per-
sonal interest in the clubs prosperity. 1t
is expected to build club house IN Wich-
ita some time in the near future, one that
will not only be credit to the organiza-
ton but to Wichita. Last year a repre-
sentative crew was sent to Chicago to the
regatta, and the boys took third place,
which speaks well for them considering
the many well trained crews they had to
null apajpst
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
SOCIAL GATHERING,

Quite number of the members of the
Young Peoples Bible class met at the Bap-
tist church last evening and enjoyed them
selves in sociability and in getting better
acquainted. Between sixty and seventy
young people were present besides the old
er ones who, in the early part OF the even
ing, held a missionary meeting and supper.
All enjoyed themselves and desired the
frequent recurrence of similar occasions.
Among those present at the young peo-
ple's gathering were: Misses Maude
Raffety, Minnie Tllford. Nellie d.
Pitt, Frank Aldendeter, Minnie Crouch,
Ida Winn, Viola Dunn, Angie Herring,
Dora Scott, Jessie Reynolds, Kate Wigs,
Sybbell Herring, Mary Galloway, Edith
Mason, Lizzie Russell, Susie Moore, Grace
Raffety, Mamie Clegg. Messrs. W. w.
Jones, H. \. Fart, J. W. Viele, j. II.
Means, V. A. Washburn, w. 6. Noel, s.
D. Lieurance, W. T. Davies, r. V. Hew-
lett, W. D. Carney, j. H. Hobbs, Eli Bart
lett, A. L. Pierce, A. l.. Snyder, Lewis
Short, Emmett Morris, H. H. Pope, r F.
Knight, F. B. Smith, W. E Mark, H. c.
Hood, J. c. South, Ernest Crane. H. S.
McMichael, c. V. McClenathan, John s.
Pool, Arthur johnson, Jahn Anderson, ].
n. Bridenstine, Lewis Ward, w 5. Colds
worthy, E. A North and others
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
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SNAKES AND TOADS.
Interesting Observations Made by = stu
dent Of Natural History.

Interesting Observations Made by . stu.
dent Of Natural History.
Toads, In the presence Of snakes, usually
remain perfectly still. In this is their only
safety, for did they make the least move
ment they would Immediately be caught l
have known, says q writer in Forest and
Stream, o hungry snake lie waiting over an
hour for frog 70 move, and even push with
the nose TO stir him up. This has been
called "snake charming" and indeed II looks
like IL but the toad is the charmer, the
snake the charmec.
i remember one day dropped q toad In
the midst OF pit Of snakes had In my back
yard He at once became perfectly still.
though surrounded by more than dozen
hungry nakes. There was circle OF ferco
heads and glaring eyes around him, but be
would not move The circle narrowed until
the protruding tongues almost touched him,
vet he was immovable Just then was
called away for over half an hour, but on
returning found the toad, in grave dignity,
still holding the fort by most mastery in
activity. This lowly, helpless creature,
strong only by adherence to n natural faith,
thus batting enemies numerous and power
ful, brought Daniel before the mental vision
more vIvidly than Rivierc's celebrated
picture.
The senses Of seeing, hearing and srnell-
ing are very defective in gsrters, they can
see but few yards at most, and even at
short distances Of put few inches they arc
often at fault
A snake was seen pursuing frog, a half
grown rama halicana, in a sw-mil yard
the saw-dust and open space were greatly
In favor Of the snake and against the frog.
The frog made long jumps and the snake
made a direct line TO the spot where he
alighted, but before IL got there the frog had
again jumped in another direction. and 30 tho
hunt went on for about half minute; tho
snake quite unable 70 track the frog, In his
aerial progress. At last the frog more by
accident than design. alighted on The fat
surface Of rough board which stood leaning
against a pie Of lumber at an anglo Of
about eighty degrees, ard sat perfectly
still, about ten inches from the ground.
The snake was quite puzzled; he looked,
listened, snified and poked about for ssy-
ers2 minutes, passing close 70 the end Of tho
board several tines, bat the hunt vas an
utter failure, and be skunk away toward
the bushwood, q very mad and disgusted
specimen.
Hundreds Of similar cases could be cited,
ali showing the defective character Of Tie
special senses Of TIC garter
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
THE CALEDoNIAN SOCIETY

Wichita's Caledonian society met last
night at the Office of Mr.. c. V. Ferguson,
one of the members, and an exceedingly
enjoyable evening was passed. The busi-
ness occupied but few minutes, vice pres
ident Fordyce occupying the chair in the
absence of President T. X. Mclean, and
the later hours were given up TO the enjoy
ment of original papers by the members.
w. B. Arnold received very high COM
mendation for au excellent essay on
Tragedy and Comedy" this being ad
judged one of the best papers ever read be-
fore the society. He was followed by Mr..
ID. j. Wallace, who gave very faithful
historical sketch of the city of Edinburgh
from its foundation to the present day,
and the program closed with a reading
from Sir Walter Scott, BY Mr.. Chas.
Mckenzie.
At the next monthly meeting the matter
of holding a Scottish picnic will be dis
cusSed.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14

Mr.. Fl. Goldsmith, of Providence, is Wis
iting Wichita
Mr.. j. G. Kinsley. of Anthony, was In
the city yesterday.
Mr.. L. Wellhouse, of Atlanta, Ga. is a
guest of the Carey.
Mr.. F. C. Francis. of Sheboygan, Wis, Is
staying at the Carey.
Mr.. J. c. Barnes, of st, Joe, Is registered
az the Manhattan.
Mr.. c. Z. Gowdy, Of Chicago. is staying
sit the Manhattan.
Mrs. j. Ii. Stone aud daughter left yes
teTday for Astoria. III.
Mr. A Bell Maleomson, Of New York. Is
registered at the Carey hotel
G. W. KiIburn and d. wilkins. Of New
ton, were calling on friends yesterday.
Mr.. j. Burnham. Leavenworth, and Mr..
\. b. Cooper. of Usage City, are both st
the Manhattan.
Mr.. c. C. Richmond and party OF six
left over the Missouri Pacific yesterday for
Portland, Oregon.
Thos. Minnis. ESQ. of Brooklyn, \. Y.
arrived in the city last evening on visit
20 his son, Rev. fhos. Minnis
Mrs. J. C. Scbanck and Miss Anna
Schanck left yesterday for LeaveDworth,
where they Will remain with friends for "a
few days.
Mr. T. f. Rosenheim, OF the Fashion
left last evening for the east to lay IN his
spring stock Of novelties aud Will be alb
sent several weeks.
Mr.. T. +. Bleckley. Missouri Pacific pas
senger and ticket agent, has gone TO Port
land, Oregon, in charge of party OF thir-
teen persons from Andale.
Mr. NJ r Tucker spent Yesterday at
Anthony and leaves today for Boston 10
attend to some business connected with
the Farmers Loan and Trust company
l.. w. cCollem, Kansas City; j. Ii.
Wilson, st. Joe; Jas. II. Reed, St Louis;
Horace w Power, Cleveland, o.: Chas.
Hodgson, Mulvane; f Thompson, Topeka;
w. J. Scott, Kansas City; Frank l.. Ste
veus Kansas City; J. c. Llnthicem, hiowa,
are at the Metropole.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
THE HEATING QUESTION.

There is some talk among members OF
the school board about what system of
heating shall be secured for the new build
ings. II seems fact among the members
as set down as fact that some more
buildings viii be erected and hence the at
tention that seems to drift to details.
There is a system of heating by hot air
that is being considered which some seem
to think has about it lmerits. The ex-
pertinent some time ago with hot air
according to the Rutan system was rot of
such character as to inspire much love
for any system that seems in any way re-
lated to it. 1t is thought that ere long the
board will have gang of heating fel-
lows" explaining the merits Of the various
systems.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
ADJUSTMENTS

In speaking of Lotta, a,whoseappearance at
the Crawford Grand on March % Is being
looked forward to with much pleasant an
ticipation, the Chicago Times says:
Just as bright, lively, sparkling and
efferverscent as ever, Lotta bounded upon
the stage at McNicar's theater last evening
and smilingly acknowledged the very
hearty reception accorded her by the
crowded house. The merry little come
dienne is, to all appearances, as young as
when, in days gone by, she used to play
little Nell aad the Marchioness in Odd
Curiosity Shop" and when THE Little
Detective" was new and popular. There
is the same merry laugh, the same big,
bright eyes, the same irresistible voice and
the same graceful and bcwitcbing kick up
of the little heels The play in which she
appeared last evening was Pawn Ticket
2l0," which was so fayoraoly received last
season. The play was duly commented
upon then and any extended mention of il
would be superfiuous at the present time.
However, it might be well 10 observe
that it is the best thing Lotta has ap-
peared in for some time. IL holds the
attention of the auditor from start To fin
ish the story being entertaining and clev-
erly told. From the opening pawnshop
scene until the final scene where the little
girls wrongs are righted the general inter
her former success, all her bits OF funny
business, rolhcking singing and dancing z
and delighting the ladies, pleasing the
men and being generously appfauded
George c. Boniface, Jr., reappeared as
Montague Flash, and was as good as ever.
and proved an admirable foil for the little
actress comicalities. Charles L. Harris.
who succeeds the lamen'ed John Howson
as Uncle Harris, does some very affecting
acting. Thomas Joyce, Paul Arthur.
Helen Leslie, Hattie Starr. Geuevieve
Reynolds and one or two others acquitted
themselves TO the entire satisfaction Of the
audience.
Hundreds came. found the hall full
and sadly turned away. A sea Of upturned
faces greeted Mr. Vending when be arose
TO speak. His lectures here on Hamlet
and Immortality were grand, but his
saul Of Tarsus' was sublime"
Vending delivers this great lecture a,
the First 81. Z church Saturday evening
March y
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
LET'S HAVE FAIR PLAY

To the Editor of the Eagle.
l called at the Salvation Army meeting
last night and was somewhat surprised to
see lot of men there who ought to know
better doing everything in their power to
disturb the meeting. The captain IN COM
mand requested some of them to leave the
room They went outside and then bonn
barded the door with stones. Now | am
one of those who believe that the Saliva
ton Army or any other organization has a
right to hold meetings in this city unmo-
lested by anybody. If thirty or forty leading
members of the Methodist church were to
attempt to break up dance or theater in
this city by peppering the doors with brick
bats an indignation meeting would be
called Immediately and resolutions would
be adopted setting forth that the Method
ist church does not own this country and
if people want to dance or go to theater
the inalieniable rights attaching to Amer
ican citizenship will permit them to do SO.
| should vote for the resolutions. Now |
do not believe the great burden
of determining what religious denom-
nations shall be permitted to hold
meeting in this city has been imposed
upon the people who have decided that the
Salvation Army shall not be permitted to
hold meetings in this city. Two persons
were converted at the meeting last night,
and the managers claim they have been in
strumental in governing over two thousand
people since they located here. am too
much of coward to oppose them lest 1t
might transpire that the Lord is on their
side At all events the army has right
to hold its meetings.
FARMER DOOLITTLE.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
REPORT

Of Children's home for the past two
months. ending March Z. The board oi
, directors are exceedingly thankful for the
following donations:
From the city council, SIS; christmas Of
fering Lincoln street Sunday school, SS.S
Plymouth Congregational Sunday school,
s2.63; Mrs. w. A. Woodman, s.; Mrs. +.
NJ. Duncan, 81; a lady, 75c.
Monthly payments-Mrs. Cogdell Csc
per month), soc; Mrs. Frank Williams, 81
Mrs. o. o. Brown, 25c; Mrs. H. G. Sluss,
81; Mrs. o. D. Kirk Csc per month";, s1.25
Mrs. R. Pittenger, 81; Mrs. John Allen (35c
per month";, 81; Mrs r. E. Guthrie, s.
Messrs j. r. Hume, SOC; r. Jacks, SOC; K.
A Hall, SOC; J. D. Wilcox, 81.
Membership dues-Mesdames F. Ross,
81; j. o. Davidson, 81; +. NJ. Duncan, 81;
L. c. Vanness, 81.
Provisions-Mrs. w. B. Hendryx, mince
| meat; Ladies Aid Society Plymouth Con-
gregational church, cake and coffee; Mrs.
DR.. Mccoy, jelly; Mrs. Paxson, jslly; Stiles
e. Smith, barrel sweet potatoes; Mrs.
Whitlock, meat; Mrs. E. G. Shields, cake
and jelly; Mrs. Charles johnson, nice
roast; W. H. Dalzell, hominy and mince
meat; Mrs. Scott, milk; Mr.. Fairy, beef;
the ladies of the Baptist church, also the
ladies of the auxiliary Y. NJ. c. A. did not
forget the little ones, but after their enter
tainments sent them large quantity OF
provisions. The Eureka Vinegar Com
pany, of st. Louis, presented, through
Newton & Griffin, thrty-nine pounds OF
butter.
Ciothing-Mesdames NJ. J. Jeffries, one
hood; J. T. Cochran, clothing and shoes;
H. &. Sluss, clothing, comfort and books;
DR.. Mccoy, clothing; a lady, cloth
ing and stationery; Clifford, clothing
and shoes; Judge Reed, clothing and COM
fort; Judge Little, clothing and shoes;
Mr.. Blake:1ore, clothing; G. Mathews,
clothing. etc; d. NJ. Kirkbird, clothing;
Miss Kate Murphy, one hood; Mrs. J. l..
Dyre, four pair of new pillow cases: First
grade Franklin school, Miss Jeffries' teach
er, nice woolen comfort.
Hardware-Mrs. j. K. Sawyer. slop pail
and tack hammer: Mrs. Black, baking
pans; Mr.. Rowlee, gem pans; Mr.. Caswell,
skillet; Mrs. w. S. Woodman, steam
cooker.
From the Entire Nous Society, a very nice
extension table, and could they have seen
the happy faces of the little one around it
they would feel repaid for their kind re-
membrance.
Miscellaneous-Mr.H Hoff. ice for refrig-
orator; Hettinger Brothers and W. l..
Dayis, medicines for January. Mr.. Bisbee,
pine boxes for kindling. The A. ID. I.
have kindly offered their messenger SER
vice free of charge will be of great benefit.
Mrs Caswell and Hinman, books, papers,
ETC.; literature from the VS., and many
thanks for the daily EAGLE.
Mrs. A. BASLEY,
Financial Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14
'SRE'S ALL RIGHT"

Major n. F. Niederlander is jubilant
over the outlook for real estate business
in the near future. He says he does not
expect any great furore but that he has
satisfactory assurance that heslthy tone
viii very soon be established in the real
estate market. He had no idea, he says,
that such general interest in Wichita's af-
fairs existed in distant states as he has
had evidence of during the past week, the
outcome OF small advertisement. Letters
from all parts of the union making minute
inquiry, aud many Of them telling OF pro-
jected visits and intended investments,
have reached him during that time and
from the details he gives of some of the
contents the major has ample reason to be
satisfied.
Wichita eagle., 1889-03-14

A man IN Texas was accused of stesiIn &
horse II Is scarcely necessary 70 say
that Immediately there was = lynebing bee.
At the conclusion Of the suiertAlnmsn; tie
participants found saa. they had hanged
the wron man, aad tie high-nindsc c8ii-
zens who lad managed TIE affair were
slled with rsrorse They determined that
The dead mans memory Was enttlcc 70
vindcatson, and therefore q committee was
sppcin,ed 70 wait upon the widow. They
found her weeping. The chairman. vsis
- awkward wave of hls sso2eh hai- sad is
. somewhat embarrassed zAnneYs Nara
we hanged yo0r husosnd- but be was tAs
wrorg raE- kArz, he t1ke 10 ca Ca"