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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
OKLAHOMA OUTLINES.

The first load of wheat sold in Reno
| City was disposed of last week.
The telephone from Guthrie to King
| fisher was completed this week.
| Saltwater is to have the first court house
| in Oklahoma. The estimated cost is
81, SEQ
| Saltwater is making all sorts of patriotic
| demonstrations. They have nag stan
seventy five feet high.
| They are going to have the electric lights
| going when the congressman arrive at
Guthrie if they have TO run the dynamo by
! hand.
| Several people at Guthrie have COM
menced wearing socks, so as to get used to
| them by the sixteenth, when the three
| congressman will visit.
Missouri is the emily state in the nation
| in which a price is put on the head OF q
rat. but let any one mention them IN a
way of exclamation in Oklahoma and he
will pay dearly.
| 4 writer in the Oklahoma City Journal
| says: AT many points Oklahoma reminds
one of the landscape as seen from the
Crystal Palace near London" which very
few people in Oklahoma are prepared to
dispute.
The engineers on the survey of the Rock
lStdlU TOul6 DeJNSt-L LLSbO-i ~.
Creek creek say that il is down hill all the
way-how great the incline between here
and there they do not know as they nave
no instruments TO measure 1t.
More Oklahoma poetry from Kingiisher
World:
There was a young man in ok
Who with a six-shooter would play,
The trigger he let fall
Through his head went a ball
And his funeral took place today.
Capital: The Guthrie school board
should not use any OF the money realized
frora the sale of the bonds to pay teachers
salaries or other running expenses OF the
school. If they do, they will soon find
that their money is all gone, and they Will
then want the people to vote bonds again
TO build school house. But the people
won't do it.
The shortcut road between this city and
Rock Island has been fenced up and travel
TO the nOrthward Is turned by way Oh
Caddo Springs. The people of Rock Island
state that if Reno City will open and work
the road from this place TO the lntersec-
ton OF the road four miles north, they Will
do all necessary work from that point 10
Rock Island. The road from that town TO
kingtTsher has already been put in good
condition. With the work at this END OF
the line done the route from here to King
fisher Wovld be shortened about Tour miles
Reno City Eagle.
Reno City Eagle: Quanah Parker, a
''big Indian from the southwest, and
head chief of the Comanche tribe, has
been in town several days this week, ac-
companied by three of his wives and
several papo0ses. They are buying sup
plies, and, as the chief is independently
rich, their purchases are ali OF the most
costly character Quanah has visited al
the large cities of the east. speaks English
fairly well, and goes faultlessiy dressed III
black brosdcloth His father was a CO.
manche Indian, and his mother, Cynthia
Ann Parker. an account of whose capture,
as little child, by the Indians, captivity
for a generation and recapJured by "a
squad of Texas rangers, appears IL SONS
OF the school readers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
An TnIucI,r Crrnnnst.

In 1856 New York city was the theatre Of
another neck breaking episode in which The
patient recovered. 1t one Of tho many gym
nasiums one Thomas Chalmers tried the Diff
cult feat Of turning three summersauits ia
mid-air from 4 spring board
He made two complete revolutions, but feb
heavily on his head and shoulders before tire
third was completed, doubling his head under
his shoulders in such WY rs 70 split the
third cervical vertehra and Gauss tas fourth
and second 10 touch each other efJer TIE
third had been split aud forced to either side
The usual reJor3tlYes wcrs resoTted 10,
bandages were applied, and III Tess than III
hour Chalmers was able % speak. Within
seven weeks re could be turned IN bod with
out endangeriug his life, and ia less thar
three months WIS 50 far recovered Us 70 b.
able TO sit up two hours without fatigue. At
the end Of six months 10 was discharged e.
cured, and within 20 days from tins time u
the accident resumed his usual Igorz--JllH
W. Wright ia St Louis Republic.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

Cne man iu western Australia Owls ard
controls nearly -four million acre Of .aui
4 monument il 70 be erected o. W.ee.
Mendelszohn. tho grandfather ~ the com
poser IN hi- native town II Ijsssau.
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
KANSAS CITY,S NEW ALLY (?)

When Mr.. Huntington proposes to solve
the freight rate complications by making
the Missouri river the dividing line for
eastern and western traffic he shows a
foresight and appreciation of railroad
geography which mark him a. one of the
great railroad men of the couutry.-K. c.
Times.
Kansas City, no doubt, and very nat
urally, finds much comfort in the quoted
observation of the great railroad mag
nate; but when account is taken OF the
reasons for such conclusion on his part
1t is Invested of special significance. 1t
was announced only a short time ago
that Dir. Huntington had determined TO
dispose of all his railroad interests east
of the Mississippi river. and concentrate
his efforts to the extension Of his trans
continental system between the Missis-
sippi and gulf and the Pacific coast,
making the principal termini of the sys-
tenn on the Texas gull coast. The
Missouri river is about On q parallel with
the gulf coast, on lines running east and
west, and it is very easy matter TO IN
derstand why it would be recognized as
basing line by the Southern Pacific
system, although its interest in the
matter is only in general way. If Mr.
Huntlngton's lines crossed the Missouri
or terminated at that point he would be
IN position to carry his suggestion into
practical operation, but not otherwise.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
FOE ST. LOUIS.

The New York Herald has been send
ing circulars all over the country solicit
ing opinions as to the best location for
the worlds fair. Among those who re-
ceived one of these circulars was A. w.
Walburn, president OF the Fort Scott
foundry and machine works, who re-
sponded as follows, which we find in the
Monitor:
FORT SCOTT, Kan, Aug, q.
James Gordon Bennett Esq:
In reply to your inquiry Of the 18th
inst. | will say that we are decidedly in
favor of having the Columbus exposition
of 1892 in the city of st. Louis, and not
in New York City.
The great centennial having been held
on the seaDOard gave the foreign eXhib-
ltors and visitors no opportunity what
ever OF seeing any part OF our country. [
know Of my own knowledge that many
of them reached no farther inland than
Paramount Park, distance of about five
miles from the wharf Of PHILADELPHIA.
For this reason we are in favor Of st.
Louis, so as TO give these foreigners an
opportunity Of reaching the interior of
the great Mississippi valley, and where
they will be able to form correct ideas of
the United States, all OF which will GER
tainly result III lasting benefits, IL The
way Of bringing ii new and increased
capital for the many good investment
that can be offered for the development
Of our resources, and entirely new fields
Of trade will be opened up for the pro-
duct of our manufactures.
N, a,.I To ha- Of
viding the money necessary for the en-
terprise, am of the opinion that it is the
duty of the national government to aid
1t by substantial subsidy, also by large
and interesting exhibits from all of its
departments, and in this way show an
entirely diffent interest than was shown
to our centennial exhibition III 1876, the
burdens and responsibilities of which
where borne almost entirely by the people
of single state, but the government got
the credit, and the benefits from it have
been SO lasting and so far reaching that
scarcely a single county In the United
States that cannot date its prosperity
from this time and nothing ever before
attempted to contribute so much to the
rapid development of the new states and
territories, while the foreign demands
then inaugurated for our manufactures
has extended until every state has COM
paratiVely small towns manufacturing
for export. Yours Very Truly,
a. W. WALBURN, President.
The point made by Mr.. Walburn in
favor of holding the fair in the interior
of the country is a strong one and will
have great weight with
congress IL determining the action on
the location.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
The Duke OF Wellington.

1.-The duke, being asked how he had sue
ceeded in beating Napoleon'a marshals,
one after another, said: i viii tell YOU.
They planned their campaigns just os
YOU might make splendid set Of har-
ness. II looks very well and answers
very well until it gets broken. and then
you are done for. Now, / made my
campaign OF ropes. II anything went
wrong tied a knot and went on. ="
This, too, is a very characteristic story:
"When asked what was the best test
OF a great general he replied: TO know
when 10 retreat and 90 dare to Go it,
here is another anecdete:
'.Thc duke used 20 say that hc atfri',-
utcd biz success "a some measure % al
ways being a quarter of an holr oariier
than be We. expected. and that the wi.1
course IN action !. 20 attack your ou.iay
a, taa usNts- .a D. pte rar... ta attack
you sir Wll.am Ef4seso f.4miuis-
Caucg3 s..
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

A class in a San Francisco ars school wis
recently started by the sualen appearance 10
is midst Ok diLtpidateI irl---aan, s.-o.
with tears IN his eyes, bezZsd Tor enough
money 70 get hin bite. l1s first lm-
pulse OF the pres.d.as genius was 20 Request
him 70 move on, but his pictures,1e qualities
suggested that he oe given q chance 20 earn
bis supper By sitting as a model
sit down." said the instructor. kindly.
IL you viii psrTnit these young ladies' 70
paint you, we viii pay you four bits. What
do you sayf'
'Av oil let 'srn What replied tie be-
gar, with q puzzled look on his face.
Paint you Paint yoL It soa's t2ks
very long
''Bedad, OF want IL foor bis bad enough,
he returned. after q moments reflection, '-a8
OIL IL viry gls-ad z let - yc1ng Ia-adlos
paint me az TrIl tel ns ho1-ll oi git 81
paint arr az n1s afterwards. r-HaTp-rs
Magazine.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
Great Rrtta!n.s In.ent.onz.

Boston Acvs---ser
Great Britala's government has no in
tention Of being forced into war OF
great magnitude simply TO appease the
outraged dignity OF few foolhardy Can
adam sealers swho entered upon bust
ness CT very doubtful legality in the
hopes OF eyadIng the American cruiser
and who fell victims 70 their own cupid
itv, The United States while Insisting
on every night 70 which they can fairly
lay claim are not disposed 10 be unjust
or unreasonable IN is4is matter. IL thew
have a sufficient claim to exercise undis-
puted control OF that body of water.
which the Rush Is rosE protecting, the
state department can probably Prove the
justice Of that claim. II the claim L
unfounded Il vii hardly be persisted IL
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

Street hghz q TIRE u pp4r tan boys Tilh
,he torn bcTs helpe3 Eoott 'a:sr loug
year. OF Il troublesome cozTe-satioual
embarrassment v.ibh the Czsr Alexander -
Paris n 1913. Tbs ear, ssstrg Soott in bis
blue and rsd dreEs Ok ths sei5drzzAirs Leu
senAncy, ard noticing Is i&Iasaoaz, asAsd
Soott II Wa. engagement 10 lad Dee3
wo1nde1 Scott az first I'D tSat he saf-
fe7ei fro-1 q natural iu6-ralty, bat s. this
did not satisfy TIE czar. Sect ar.dei TIA; 10
had bsea e1-ags3 '.ia Go1ss s.,za; srtio1s-
s-1ch as tire Eat-.s of re C-oes Csase~ray ard
TIRE affair os Aore51n AsDr-eHd thsa
managed % tzrsl tee eo4vsrAztlou % soma
other s2b5ect--Sotss Gad G1erl@s-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
FUGITIVE THOUGHTS.

Truth in one age is error in the next.
Good manners cover defects for time.
The best government Is self govern
ment.
Don't bolt your reading as you do
your food.
A jewel of a woman is better than q
woman OF jewels.
Sham greatness like bad money, is
sure to be detected.
1t is easier to overe5timate than TO I'M
dereStimate ones self.
Women are entitled to life, liberty and
the pursuit of men.
Don't anticipate evil. The evil when
it comes is bad enough.
Saying one thing and doing another
burns the candle at both ends.
Conscience differs in different persons,
and with some persons it makes no diff
ference.-New York World.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

The feature that is most encouraging
10 the future prospects of this valley, is
the attention now being directed to its
development. The man who has ceased
TO look for new boom. and settled him
self down to work. improving his condi-
tions and endeavoring TO extract an in
come from the opportunities that present
themselves 10 HIM. Is the man who is not
only helping himself. but building up
the community IN which he resides.
There is no doubt but that the OUTPUT of
this valley and county is largely in
creased over any of the past two or three
years, simply because men have quit
tinkering with speculative concerns and
applied themselves To the serious prob
lem of earning a living 10y hard work.
The ultimate results will be even better
than the present.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
14a.Q01 ntlles Of RAILWAY.

From The C0lTIeT-JotTraT.
Statistics furnished the interstate com
nlerce commission show that there are
149. g01. - miles Of railroad in the United
States: this one mile OF road 70 every 20.-
Il square miles OF country. The total
amount Of stocks, bonds, aud other out
standing debts Of l59, $50 miles Of road
is $. l29, 7S7, 131, or SJ9, 393 per mile. Il
cost a railroad 2 042 cents 70 carry q pas
senger a mile, and 0830 cent 10 haul a
ton Of freight the same distance; the rev
enue from the former Is 2.544 cents. and
from the latter .00l cents. The average
cost Of running a passenger train one
mile is 1881 cents; a freight train.
q l2S
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

An historical bzris@que- las !: tkat rs
king q pzla otos sad u dzF-&2gUiSss1
2yigA;or. "ColElbzs ca yoz clsoover
Arze-scsF-
''CeT.aG1ly. y0zr majesty. Il yoz vi gre
u ship 70 =: tzs sA4p, Is s@-4ea fzr
II azd &c 1aT cane % I-1G. Ezl4-S a
cziss Ct szz-e u aaxed.
Is tbs AGcsrsezF
"Tea. vEc are yCz@
- Al Cosu-4c1ks
"f1t c-zsrs--~ tn :ssr4i=z = b. f-ifs -
sd. .TLersts - -zs ,1ezy .as y. 80 Sc =
ssgz-e- <z.-1-z--A-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

Last weeks clearing house reports
shew an encouraging condition of bust
ness throughout the country. Only nine
places report decrease as compared
with last years business, and with the
exception OF two-Los Angeles and Du-
luth-the per cent is small. The in
crease column shows an average of IS
per cent. which, IN the face of the re-
ported stringency of the money market
and general lull in business and the I'M
certain feeling in some industrial quar-
tiers concerning the labor question,
shows the business Of the country to be
healthy and satisfactory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

1t cannot but strike the average reader
as not a little remarkable that serious
trouble between the races should occur
almost simultaneously in three different
states south. The conflicting reports as
TO the origin of the trouble at each point
make it difficult to form an intelligent
conclusion concerning the affairs, though
bad liquor and worse counsel and pas
sion were no doubt largely responsible
for the disturbances
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

Frank G. Carpenter writes in the New
York Tribune that people of Jewish
blood are now in the majority amongst
the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and that
the sons Of Israel from all parts OF the
world are tiocking to the scene of the
former glories qfthe race. 1t would be
q strange outcome of modern civiliza-
ton. the setting up of another Jewish
kingdom in the old Holy Land. Such
has been the dream of the Jewish race
for many centuries, and their confidence
in the belief of its accomplishment
amounts to a positive conviction. Here
will be their new kingdom and their
millennium. if not the dawniug of that
period for the world.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
'ALF AND 'ALF,
CoLDwATER, Kan, Sept. ..

- ~kstt4si
To the Editor OF the Eagle
VIII you please answer the following
question: "A bets B that 3. X. Bruce. of
Mississippi, has more negro than white
blood in his veins. B bets he has not
" hIch wins?' and obidge, yours truly,
c. '. j.
In the absence Of biographical or
genealogical data on the point it is i'm
possible to say definitely; though to
Judge by appearances. the color Of his
skin. Features, etc. would say that the
admixture is in about equal par;s.-ED.
EAGLE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Important II True

INlDoILt-LIt II TUG
Empora Republican.
A had the audacity to question BIS yer
acity. B took it up wiki asperity, as
sumed look Of austerity, swore with
severity, leaped up with CELEBRITY, rushed
forward with temerity and struck \
with dexterity. But y, in spite Of seni!-
ity, was a man Of viriiiry as we'll as util-
ity. He logged with agility and struck
with ability; in fact, licked 3 with faciI-
Ity into state of humility and general
debility. This ended hostility and all
tranquility.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

The Chicago q Alton announced Sat
urday that it would maui grain from
Kansas City to Chicago for whatever is
left of the through rates. after paying
Kansas roads their locals. Such a bid
as that carries with it a pretty strong
intimation that the solid backing prom
ised that road by Kansas City is not ma
terializing to a dividend-paying extent.
Just wait till K. C.s barge lines get
started down the river, and the bulk of
the grain will be transferred to the water
route, according to the present program.
Notwithstanding the Atoms declaration
that it has no intention Of pushing west
and south of Kansas City, it will soon
find out. if if has not already done so.
that it will have to ''get move on il. -
and come out where business is done, or
shut up shop.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
Sewing Up a Zip Pocket.

Mobile Register
That man is a man of honor IS
shown by his life, 10y his actions, by the
evidence he give of character and prin-
ciple-not by his willingness to make an
animated target of himself on any and
every occasion. OF course. there are
number of really honorable men IN the
south and west who are ready TO use the
pistol if they think they are insulted, but
this class will grow less as the years roll
on. IS the south and west grow older
the influence Of the mode Of thought ana
habits OF those who first settled them
viii greatly decrease.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

The report of the leasing OF the santa
FEES California lines to the Southern Pa
cific, is reiterated, and the OPINION out
there seems to be gaining ground That
such will be the outcome.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

Kansas City's religious progress keeps
pace with her material advancement
Kansas City Times.
Not much for Kansas City's religious
progress to boast of; but it is an unex-
pected admission of the preponderance
of the deep water Baptists in that COM
munity, in view of the advancement re-
farra9
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

1t is an accepted axiom that multi
plicity Of marriages in a community Is
sure indication of dull business and hard
times. The Kansas City, Mo-, papers
say the matrimonial fever IS raging
there with unprecedented virulence.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

The United States gunboats which
were sent to the Behring sea to look out
for maurauding sealers, have been kept
pretty busy and report new prizes every
few DAYS. The Pathfinder is the latest
capture, which arrived at Victoria Fri
dow nipbt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
Tlrleiy WarniEc.

Dic2is, { years CT, kai pair q bco.z
BE cat o2s q item VITA haocae.. Tns
father beams ve-y arCry AID ssol9ed i-css-
zeslr Tie Httia fsZlow looksi his satEs.r IL
rh,e ssacs ard sad:
II yoa don'f s--r1.sT'-'-z voz'u e. -
r-si. too.7
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04
A COWARDLY MURDER.

A special dispatch from gainesville,
Ohio, to the Cleveland Plain Dealer
gives the particulars in brief of the assas-
sination of A. 4. Amidon at his home in
gainesville last Friday night. Mr.. Ami
don was brother of S. b. Amidon. of
Wichita, and had many friends here,
having made frequent visits to the city,
being extensively interested in city prop
erty. Following is the account of the
tragedy as given in the Plain Dealer:
GAINESVILLE, Aug. 30.-ISpecial. IA.
\. Amidon, a prominent attorney and
real estate dealer of this place. was shot
and almost instantly killed about 100
o'clock tonight by Stanley c. Jones. a
cigar dealer. 4 suit for divorce had
been recently commenced by Jones
wife, who employed Amldon as her at
torney. Pending Mrs. Jones departure
for the home of her parents in Geneva.
she remained last night as the guest OF
Mrs. Amidon.
Shortly after dark tonight Jones called
at Amidon's residence TO see him and
was informed that he and his wife, ac-
companiad by Mrs. Jones, had gone
riding. Remarking that he would
wait, Jones turned aside and seated
himself on the steps Of porch. where
he was hidden by the deep shadow.
Shortly after AGidon and the ladies
drove into the yard. As the former
stepped from his carriage Jones sprang
out from his place of Concealment and
with the remark on are the
- want, fired. Amidon staggered
to the door ana expired without saving
= word except the exclamation II am
shot" The bullet entered the left side
and passed directly through the heart.
As the shot was fired ". S. Root.
brother of Mrs. Amidon, ran to the door
and graphing with the assassin threw
him 10 the ground aud held him until
the arrival OF the officers. At the time
of the murder Jones was under the in
tiuenCe Of hquor. 1t is reported that
during the day and at other times since
the commencement OF the divorce suit
Jones bad threatened to Kill Amidon.
The murdered man was about 10 wears
OF age and for many years had been a
prominent lawyer and real estate dealer
here. He had large landed interests in
Wichita, Kan, ana at other western
points.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

The fire god seems determined thatnot
a community on the Pacific coast shall
escape his wrath. Tacoma had escaped
until Thursday of last week, when it had
a $40. 900 experience with the destroyer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

1t is now given out that Illinois corn
crop will fall short of last years, some
estimates placing the shortage, in COM
parison, at 70,OO0,0OO bushels. Last
years crop was not up to the average IN
that state, and if this years is as short
as stated the situation will unavoldably
become serious with many of its people
before another crop can be produced.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-09-04

The new president OF the Santa Fe
Railroad company. Allen Marvel. be-
gan railroad work thirty years ago as
clerk IN the purchasing department of
the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific rail-
road. He rose to be assistant superin-
tendent and afterwards became general
manager Of the Manitoba road. His Sc
lection as successor to W. 3. Strong. it
is alleged, was to bring the business of
the Santa Fe up to profit paying stand
ard. \ plausible excuse for 4 change.
but in order to do this change in the
policy OF the management was the first
consideration. and il was To effect this
necessary change of policy that the
change OF management was made. The
new president has as large opportunity
for demonstrating his abilities IS a raii-
road manager as he could wish FOR