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Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
WEST POINT. GRADUATES.

NEwBURa, N. Y, June 1a-The final
exercises attending the graduation Of the
first class of cadets at West Point was
held this morning. The sky was black
and there were sprinkles of rain every few
minutss, but over 1000 people congregated
under the trees in front OF the library
where platform had been erected and a
canopy spread. At 1910 ranks were form
ed for the last time and at 1918 the band
struck up "Auld Lang Syne" and led the
way to the designated place where officers.
visitors and others were congregated.
General Sherman, Senator Davis, General
Stanley, General Parke, the superinten-
dent. Adjutant Brown and Chaplain
Postlewait occupied the seats of honor.
The assembly stood with bowed heads
while the chaplain asked the blessing of
God.
Hon. Cushman K. Davis, Of the board Of
visitors, was introduced by General Parke
and he read An address to the graf uating
class. General Sherman then delivered
the diplomas to the graduates, General
Parke calling out the names. When the
old warrior arose, he was greeted with a
storm Of applause, long continued.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
THE CHlPPeWAS UPRISING.

ST. PAUL, MINI, June 13.-The follow
lowing telegram was received at Governor
Merriam's Office at $50 this evening. and
contains the startling intelligence that the
Chippewa Indians in the vicinity Of Mile
Lac lake are once more at their bloody
work of butchering inotensive citizens:
MORA, Mimi, June 13.-The Chippewa
Indians at Mile Lac lake commenced kill
ing and driving out the white settlers last
night at midnight Six whites killed and
wounded. All inofensive Swedes. No
known cause.
Five o'clock q. m.-Don't know how
many may have been killed last night.
Help US quiet the Indians. Soldiers can
come to Mora, thence TO Mile Lac lake, or
to Milacs Station and to the lake. An
swer. TSignedl EVAN MckELsIN"
Prompt measures will be taken to sup
Dress the uprising
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
A FATAL QUARREL.

SAN AUGUSTINE, Tex, June 13-News
reached town yesterday of the killing of
Rube Polk, Jr., by bod Audrey, ten miles
out of town. A. Y. Matthews started for
the scene of the tragedy, and found Aud
rey preparing to come in and surrender.
Polk and Audrey, after attending dance
at Marion Holman's house, started home.
The difficulty arose about girl that each
thought he had the best right to the pos
session Of. Polk was instantly killed. He
WAS cut once TO the heart, and his jugular
vein was cut. Audrey was cut on the leg,
and his clothing cut in several places. The
opinion seems to prevail that Audrey was
justifiable. His bond was fixed at $780,
and in default of same he was jailed.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
ANOTHER SITTING NECESSARY.
BOB YOIINGFR DIVING

SALTWATER, Mimi, June IS.-Bob
Younger, the youngest of the notorious
Younger brothers, who has been in the
state prison here for nearly thirteen years,
is dying of consumption, but he keeps up
his spirits well, as those afflicted with that
complaint do. He has only short time
to live, so the doctors say, and active steps
are being taken to have him released so
that he may die outside of prison walls
He was only young man of Is when he
came here. and during the whole time
here not case of misdemeanor can be
charged him or against Cole or Jim.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
The BIG FOUR CONSOLIDATION.

CLEVELAND, o., June 13.-M. E. Ingalls,,
president of the Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Chicago & st. Louis road, the combina-
ton made up of the Bee Line and Big Four,
was in town today and announced the Off
GERS of the new road. They are: Presi-
dent, NJ E. ingalls,, also president of the
Big Four until the consolidation and presi-
dent of the Chesapeake & Ohio; vice presi-
dent, j. D. Laying, general manager of the
West Shore. and, until the consolidation,
president of the Bee Line; general traffic
manager, Oscar G. Murray of the Missouri
Pacific; assistant to the president, VIM.
Greene, general manager Of the Big Four;
auditor, p. A. Hewitt; secretary, G.. S.
Russell; general passenger agent, D. B.
Martin; general freight agent, Mdgar Hill:
superintendent of motive power, w. H.
Turref; general superintendent Robert
Blee. The last seven all hold the same
positions on the Bee Line, and General
Ticket Agent John Eagan, and Secretary
L. +. Osborne of the Big Four Although
the presidents Office will be in Cincinnati,
Mr. ingalls, said that nearly all the bust
ness would be out of Cleveland, and more
officers will be quartered here than when
the Bee Line was alone.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
YOUNGSTOWN BENEFIT IN PARIS.

PARIS, June IA benefit was given by
Buffalo Bill's show today for the benefit OF
the sufferers by the Conemaugh valley
calamity. Notwithstanding the cab
drivers strike which prevented many per-
sons from attending the affair was great
success. Among those present were the
Prince and Princess of Wales and their
children. Prince Albert Victor and Prin-
Whitelaw Reid, the United States minis
ter Mrs. Levi Z. Morton and most Of the
prominent members Of the American
colony in Paris. AS result Of the per
Torrance the sum of s., 900 was added TO
the relief fund.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
: Arcade"
139 North Main Street.
HOW SHE CONQUERED.
Young Wife Internationally Wins the
Love of Her Husbands Fxrniiy.

Young Wife Ur~onsciously Win. the
Love of Her Husbands Family.
George Paul, young civil engineer, while
surveying a railway In the Pennsylvania
hills, met plain. lovable little country girl,
and married her. After few weeks he
brought her home TO his family In New York,
and left her there while be returned 10 camp
Marian had laid many plans to win the
affections Of Der new kinaolk. She had
practiced diligently at her music, sho was
sure they would be pleased TO hear Der stDries
of her beautiful sister and her brother, she
imagined their admiration Of her new bluS
silk gown and winter bonnet.
But the Pauls, one and all, were Indifferent
TO her music, her family and her gowns
They gave Georges wife" friendly well
come, and then each went on his or her way,
and paid no more attention 10 her.
After the first shock of disappointment
Marian summoned her courage
IF have nothing TO give them they hav,
much to give me-" she thought, cheerfully.
She listened eagerly while Isabel sang. and
her smiles and tears showed how keerly she
appreciated the music She examined Louisa /,
paintings every day with unhagging interest,
discussed every effect, and was happy II she
could help mix the colors or prepare the can
vas She questioned grandma about her
neuralgia, advised new remedies or listened
unwearied to the account OF old ones day
after day.
When Uncle John, Just returned from
Japan, began 10 describe his adventures
Marian was the only auditor who never grew
tired nor interrupted him. After a two hours
lecture, in which her part had been a dumb,
t.g.L g..
that Georges wife was the most intelligent
woman be had ever met
When George came home the whole family
was loud in her praises She was IA fine f1u-
scian, she had unerring taste In art; she was
charming, witty and lovabe, but George
soon saw that she had won them uncon-
scionsly; not by displaying her own merits.
but by approaching theirs
This is Il true story In fact. but the truth Of
its meaning is repeated wherever a woman Il
found who has the intangible quality called
charm" She may be defor1ned or pock
marked, but win win friendship and love by
the lack Of self consciousness by her quick
sympathy with others
Many TN unattractive girl would save her
self much nnIlcty and vain effort az her en-
trance into tho world of society II she Under
stood that It was made UP Of individuals, each
OF whom dedred TO find not the beauty, vi.
or talent Of Others. but the cordial rsoorni-
ton Of their own.
II you can honestly forget yourself and
take IN interest IA O.hDrs, you wiz soou find
yourself surrounded by hosts IL frsends; hut
Z you dishonsztly affect ths interest," you
VIII deceive no enc. Your duIlsxt companion
vii recognize you a. q mob and @ tosdy.-
! oath's C0Erpanion.
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Nothing In a Name

The coinsrs Of new and smoothly flowing
nouns have added ''rnothalinc" 70 tie growing
list This IL just too pretty for anything,
and before this bit Of euphony INSECT pow-
der" and rat poison" seen droadfuDy rude
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stead Of the ooarser titles bestowed rpoc sub
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Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
STATE NORMAL GRADUATES.
Forty in the Class-The Alumni Banquet
Largely Attended.

EMPoRIA, Kan, June 3D. The state
normal school today graduated a
class of about forty. The diplomas were
presented by j. II. Franklin. president of
the board of regents, and short address
was delivered by State Superintendent
George w. Winans.
Nearly 300 participated in the alumni
banquet, where postprandial speeches were
made by Attorney General Kellogg, Su-
perntendent j. NJ. Bloss. of Topeka, and
others. Governor Humphrey addressed
5000 people at the normal grounds to-
night.
The school year closes with an enroll
ment of $50, the largest yet reached.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
The DE8RES EERED.

JoHEsTowS, Pa. June l3.-Eight bodies
were brought TO the norge In the Presby-
terrain church on Main street today. Some
were ken out OF the ground immediately
surrounding the church. A party OF men
at work in the debris came across The dead
bodies OF Mrs. Myer and her daughter
locked In each others arms. The total
ndmber OF bodies recovered today Was
nineteen, making the grand total Of bod
les recovered 500.
The mass at the stone bridge was fred
this afternoon aud tonight IS burning fa-
riousIy With IL is DESTROYED all hope Of
recovering the bodies that are Certainly
underneath
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II Il row established ths, flowers and tss
perfurlss distilled from them have . Ealu-arJ
tnfuence on the constitution and constitute q
sberape1ttc agency q high vzsuA Ess1sscs
IN p.s-fU-ned stzSospseres forms protection
from pulmonary Affections and arrests t5s
dsvei0Pzea; q phtHiSis II tee TORN O! Ia
Gr'ane, Prahce, where the rnak:-g q pe--
fumes Il largely carried on, ph.aSEs 10 a.
most r-foovn- owing 90 TIE odorous yspso~s
exhaiad tron re Numerous 6Is-5lle-tsz---Stx
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Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED.

NEW YORK. June 13.-Mamie Hay, %
years old, and Lizzie Scott attended a
Sunday-school picnic on Iona island yester-
day. Two young men took them out
boating, When the party returned to the
high wharf Laura Crawford jumped down
into the boat and upset it. An oar struck
Miss Hay on the head as she Iell into the
water. She sank instantly. Her body
was recovered half an hour later. Miss
Hay was of considerable social prominence
and was president of branch Of the
Kings Daughters.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
SUICIDE OF PROMINENT INDIAN!AN.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June fitzpatrick
A. Ward, g.. years old and the most prom
inent Irishman in the city, committed sui
eide tonight. He had been resident OF
this city about twenty-five years, and for
the larger portion of that time was en-
gagged in business in which he was fairly
successful until recent years when he suf-
fered losses, but they were not of such
character as to cripple him beyond hope
Those losses, coupled with political disap-
pointments, preyed upon his mind to such
an extent as to be noticeable by his friends.
He was moody at times and had occasion
ally threatened to take his life.
Tonight he came to the supper table in
a respondent mood During the progress
of the meal he drew from a pocket bottle
of cyanide of potassium and before any
one could interpose swallowed large por-
ton of the contents, causing almost in
slant death. His daughter sprang to his
assistance and snatched the bottle from his
hand but she was too late to save her ia
theirs life
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
cARNEGle,S SCALE REJECTED.

PITTsBURG, Pa, June 13.-The employees
of Carnegie's Homestead Mills have posi-
lively declined to accept or be governed by
the scale of wages submitted by the firm,
and have SO reported to the Amalgamated
Association of Iron and Steel Workers
convention, now in session here. The
Amalgamated convention has resolved
unanimously to sustain the mill men.
The employees have also resolved that,
should the firm attempt to discharge any
of the day laborers and fill their places
with new men that they may learn some
thing of the duties of the skilled work
men prior to July /. the time the Carne-
gle scale is to go into effect, they will
stop work Immediately.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
A CONDUCTOR KILLED BY TRAmPs

AMERICUs, Ga, June 13.-Conductor
Barlow Whigham, of the Savannah, Amer
icus & Montgomery railroad. was brutally
murdered near Kings Crossing this morn
ing while bringing his train TO Americas
He was on top of the cars, and discovered
two negro tramps stealing a ride on the
ladder. He ordered them to come up, and
at the same time pulled the bell rope il
order 10 stop and put them OF, As the
negroes came forward one drew his pistol
and fired. The bail struck the conductor
over the eye He fell from the car, which
was moving at rate Of twenty-five miles
an hour The train was stopped and the
conductor picked up He soon died The
woods are being secured for the Murderer
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
HORRIBLY RURNED BY sENzlNE.

PITTsBURG, Pa, June 13.-The Bear
Creek oil refinery at Coleman station, on
the Allegheny Valley railroad, was
destroyed by fire this evening. The fire
caught from the upsetting of can of ben
zine, which exploded, scattering the burn
ing fluid over five men, including the fore
man and superintendent. The former was
burned to death and the latter will die.
The others Were terribly burned and are In
a serious condition. Their names could
not be learned. The loss will be very
heavy
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
HELPLESS BEFORE THE FIRES.

DULUTH, Mimi, June 13.-Dispatches
from Sandstone Junction, Moose Lake,
Hinckley, Barnum and other places on
the line of the Eastern Minnesota and St.
Paul & Duluth roads indicate that a
bad fire is burning along the entire Sec
ton. In this section are hundreds Of
camps and loggers outfits. The flames
are burning with great fury and unless
there are heavy and soaking rains great
damage will result. These camps. a num-
Der of which have already been burned, es-
peclally near Sandstone, contain stores
and beds and cooking utensils, ETC., as
well as food and grain. The Joss on those
destroyed will amount to 5000. Besides
the camps, there a number of skidded
logs, thousands of cords of hard wood,
railway ties, poles and posts. the loss on
which amounts to $4,000. Much more is
in imminent danger. The big bridge of the
Eastern Minnesota on Oternette river is
constantly watched that it may not be de-
StrOVeU.
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few days since for s1-zSstoz % &c q. TIA
goveguznez-t departments, locna1 htiESs-t eIxs-
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AiDEOR JOHNSTOWN.

MANHATTAN, Kan, June 13.-Manhat-
tan sends three car loads of corn, 1900
bushels, to the Pennsylvania sufferers.
The Union Pacific and the Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy roads carry the corn
free to Chicago, where it will be sold and
the proceeds sent to Johnstown.
The commencement exercises at the Ag-
ricultural college were of great interest.
Governor Humphrey and other officials
were present. Twenty-Five young ladies
and gentlemen graduated.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
PLUG TOBAcCONisTS POOL.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 13-The latest is
a trust OF So. oo0, 600 which takes In all the
plug tobacco manufacturers Of the United
States Their scheme is claimed TO be one
of self protection. All manufacturers
will sell out to one company and then take
stock to the valuation OF their plant
Leggitt & Meyers. and Drummond s Co.,
of this city, and p. Lorillard OF New
York. are at the head of the affair
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
MR.. BLAINE DISSATISFIED.
He Believes the United States Should Have
the Big End Always.

BERLIN, June 13.-The American COM
missioners to the Samoan conference have
received instructions from Mr.. Blaine, the
American secretary of state, in relation to
relation to the protocol drawn up by the
conference. Mr.. Blaine disagrees with sew
eral provisions of the protocol and also is
of the opinion that England and Germany
have not gone far enough in respect to the
rights conceded to the United States.
The conference had setting today to
receive Mr.. Blaine's reply. The English
and German commissioners will after
wards consider Mr.. Blaine's objections and
decide what policy they shall pursue and
upon the attitude which they adopt de-
ponds the continuance of the conference.
\ FLAT DENIAL.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-There is the
highest authority for the statement that
there is no foundation for the story pub
lished In New York this afternoon that
Secretary Blaine had ordered the Ameri-
can commissioners TO withdraw from the
Samoan conference unless more conces-
sions are made. The proceedings at Ber-
lin, it is said, are proceeding in perfect
harmony.
ANOTHER SITTING NECESSA AIRY.
LONDON, June 13-The Berlin correspon-
ents of the Times. Daily News. Morning
Post and Standard all agree that several
notifications of the Samoan protocol,
which were suggested by the United States
government have been agreed TO by the
conference, but minor details which are
still unsettled will necessltate another sit
ting OF the conference, which will prob
ably be held on Saturday next.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
NEBRASKA STATE UNIVERSITY.

LINCOLN, Neb., June 13.-Commence-
ment exercises in the state university were
concluded today. There were twenty five
graduates, the largest graduation in the
history of the institution. There was
large attendance and the exercises were
more interesting than usual. Military
commissions were given seven of the
young men who were officers in the cadet
regiment. These were presented by the
governor of the state. Elton Fulimer re-
ceived the degree of master of arts
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
MlSSOURrS ANTLTRlJSTIAw.

ST. LOUIS, No., June 13.-It is now al
legged that in view of the pronounced pur-
pose of Circuit Attorney Glover to proceed
under the antitrust law against the var
ious trusts now in existence here by
bringing them before the grand jury for
Indictment, that the coal trust has prac-
tically disbanded. AT all events there
will be no further attempt to control
prices and prominent members of the coal
exchange say that they will live up To both
the spirit and the letter of the new law.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
TERRITORIAL CONVENTION.
A Gall Issued by Mayor Dyer and Citizens
of Guthrie

GUTHRIE. Ok, June ia call for a
territorial convention has been issued
signed by Mayor Dyer and committee of
citizens. The convention is to begin at
Guthrie Wednesday, July IL.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
wREckERs FRUSTRATED ev FOB

CaICAGo. JuHe an atteup. 49,
made last night 10 wreck the Wabash, -;
Louis & Pacific yess;bule train which left
her al o'clock for 81. Louis The scene
OF the &C. was culEert e. pc.n. about
E,xty-ave miles from Chicago. Ties were
wedged IN tie eulvert In such a manner
that they stood about half too. above The
track between the raal& The engine
struck the obstruction but did no. leave
the rails and beyond II. d.nass- &c the
TRACK 10 barn wzs dosse-
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SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

WEATHERFORD, Tex, June 13.-At the
instigation of certain of the New York
directors, suit has been filed against the
Texas and Pacific coal company and all
its directors, to recover Sl50,00O damages
for breach of contract to issue stock to the
amount of Sl50,000 to plaintiffs. Alleging
mismanagement, a receiver is also asked
for
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
THE CLAN IN KANSAS CITY.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June 13-It was dis
covered last night that there have been
nightly meetings of the Clan-na-Gael in
Kansas City for the past three weeks.
There is quite large number of the order
living here. The meetings have. of course,
been conducted with the strictest secrecy,
and nothing as to their purpose has been
learned
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
ARMAGH Stricken WITH SORROW.

4.
ARMAGH, June 13.-Many anxious friends
are making inquiries for missing children
at the inflrmary to which the persons in
jured in yesterdays railroad accident
were taken. Crowds surround the ouiId-
ing and the discussion of the terrible dis
aster engrosses the attention of the entire
community. The interior OK the in
firmary presents sad spectacle. One of
the wounded, a boy named Cleland, died
this morning. Both of his parents and
his two brothers were killed outright. The
dead now number ~ Others Of the
wounded are in a critical condition.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
WHO SIGNED THE REPORT.

LONDON, June 13.-It has been learned
here that the Clan-na-Gael members who
signed the majority report in the Cronin
case are James g. Rogers, of Brooklyn,
n. Y; p. a. G. Boyle. Pittston, Pa !;
Christopher f. Byrnes, SaxonvilIe. Mass,
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
ATTEMPTED cLsDSTONE,S LIFE.

LONDON, June IS-Mr. Gladstone met
with an adventure today. While passing
through the town OF Wsdebridge In Corn
wall a missile believed TO have been live
cartridge. was thrown as his carriage He
was not hit nor was be much disturbed.
but the police think ir was an attempt
upon his life and are looking for the man
who threw the missile
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
=WHAM'S ROBBERS HELD.

TUCSON, Ariz., June 13.-The prelimi-
nary hearing of the parties who robbed
paymaster W. J. Wham was closed yes
terday afternoon. Gilbert Webb, Clifford
Webb, W. f Cunningham Nat Follett,
Lyman Follett, Thomas Lamb and David
Rogers were held to answer before the
grand jury. Edmund Follett was dis
charged. All the parties held were identi.
lied and a large amount of circumstantiaI
evidence adduced against them. Other
parties will probably be arrested soon.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
DRESSED BEEF PLANT SOLD.

ST. LOUIS, June 13.-The East ST Louis
Dressed Beef company has sold its entire
plant, IN East St. Louis, and some twenty
refrigerators and storage rooms in various
parts of the country to the Fairbanks
Canning company, OF Chicago. The pur-
chase price was 500, 900
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-14
ERE Al WEST 81 PAIL

| ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 13-This after
noon in West st. Paul fire originated IN
a small stable, spread rapidly and con-
| sumed three dwellings. q small hotel and
the st. Paul ice house Loss So O0: par
tally insured
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AMERICAN RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

PITTSBURG, Pa, June 13-The Ameri-
can Relief association, an organization to
succor and assist communities in distress
or calamity of any nature, was formed in
Johnstown few days ago by prominent
Pennsylvania and Ohio gentlemen. Ad-
jutant General Axtine, of Ohio, was
elected president; Dr. j. Chris LANCE, or
this state. first vice-president; l.. A.
Warock, of Manor, Pa, secretary, and A.
B, Floyd, of Irwin. p, treasurer. An
executive committee consisting of General
Axtine, H. E. Barlow and j. H. Harris, of
Columbus; S. NJ. Kunkle, of Manor, Pa,
and DR.. John L. Vessels, of Allegheny
City, Pa, was chosen. Dr. LANCE was
made physician-in-chief.
Nearly $4,000 was received by the Pitts
burg relief committee today for the John
stown sufferers. This swells the total
subscription to S550,00O