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Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
KANSAS AND THE ASSOCIATED
PRESS.

There is crying evil which is daily
assuming the proportions of an open
outrage against Kansas and against ev-
cry interest which she has and there
seems no adequate power to stay its
disastrous force. We refer to the treat
ment that the state and her prominent
affairs and interests receive at the hands
of the eastern Associated Press.
Let US see. Everything which has
blood Or murder in it or is otherwise dis
creditable to the state finds its way into
the eastern press promptly and at great
length, while the things that lack these
discreditable features find no place
whatever in the same columns. Scores
of such dispatches have, within the past
few months, appeared in eastern papers
under date Of Wichita which were not
only never sent from here by the Asso-
ciated Press agent, but which did not oc-
cur within a hundred miles of here, If
indeed they ever occurred at all.
Upon the other hand the state conven-
ton held at Wichita last summer never
appeared in the dispatches of any asso-
ciated paper east of the Mississippi.
Again, the unanimous nomination by
caucus of Senator Plumb at Topeka did
not appear and it was two days after his
election before anything appeared in the
New York papers. No mention is made
in eastern papers of Kansas legislative
proceedings. In short, nothing has been
in the press about anything going on in
the state which seems to indicate that
our people are exercising the usual func-
lions of a civilized people. But when a
county seat fight or school house fight
or tornado, or something OF
that kind occurs, or anything else
which seems to indicate that wa are in a
condition of lawlessness, it is dished up
elegantly.
Kansas railroads, Kansas lands and
everything in regard to Kansas are
disastrously affected in the east, and all
these lying dispatches and the withhold
ing of the fair and truthful side but con-
tributes constantly to make things worse.
The most infamous thing which can be
imagined, the foulest rumor ever set
afiOat if sent by some cheap scoundrel to
Kansas City as a special is imme-
diately transferred to the Associated
Press and IS spread over the country
from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
MORE oFFIcERs-B1GGER EXPENSES.

We fear that the councilmen of the
cities of the first class who have been SO
industriously getting up new bill for
the legislature to pass were influenced
by the spirit of the Infamous metropoli-
tan commission law. They are for CEN
tralizing power and paying big. The
proposed new charter for cities of the
first class increases the debt-creating and
tax-levying powers of city councils. pro-
vides for several new officers, increases
the salaries of city officers generally,
and deprives the people of the right they
now have, in several cases, to say
whether proposed Improvements shall or
shall not be made.
New officers, bigger salaries and great
er Indebtedness are not in the line OF the
EAGLES judgment, at least we do not
believe them to be in the line of the wish
of the average levelheaded citizen.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
PANHANDLE PICK-UPs.

From Local Exchanges.
Carson county now boasts of having a
fine, roomy court house.
Higgins advertises for a big time on
February II and ID, with horse racing
ana other amusements for purse of
$625.
Panhandle will ere many days have a
public WELL The citizens are fully alive
to the necessity of having free water
and are determined to sink a well at
once.
Cattle and the range still hold their
own and the winter IS turning into
spring. The ground is we'll soaked and
the prospects are most favorable for the
cattle industry.
Panhandle City claims that it is to be
the division headquarters for both the
Santa Fe and St. Louis 6 San Francisco
roads. Here will be erected large ma
chine shops and round houses for both
these roads.
The commissioner court of Wheeler
county met at Mobeotie on Monday last
and canvassed the returns of the recent
election held in Roberts county. Miami
received 10l votes against 50 for Bennett
ana was declared the permanent county
seat.
The settlers are in good spirits as plant
ing time draws nearer. \ great deal Of
blowing is being done, and large crops
viii be put out.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
Women and Doctors

She was very sick and her husband
sent for the doctor. | think that ladies
have so little to do nowadays that it Is
kind OF way they have OF amusing them
selves-gefting sick and sending for the
doctor. I don't believe we viii eter
have female doctors TO any extent. II
we do it VIII be mainly for children.
Men viii never take kindly TO female
doctors. suppose il may DO Eli unjust
opinion. but can't fancy man being
very spooEy with doctor. There Is a
distinct prejudice In mankind against
woman who has anything OF a practical
nature, except about the house He
doesn't mind it if she can hang pictures
and nail down carpets and sew On but
tons, but scientific woman is always
viewed with suspicion a male doctor,
for instance. always says it Is the liver CT
stomach, female doctor would prob
ably say it was the heart, and she would
very often be night The ladies don't
want O female doctor. IL il IN sogne
cases the oaIr chance they have to see q
man, when they are Eick.. However. the
doctor was called n. and he, Of course,
immediately wrote cut prescription
II was for some pills, 20 be taken every
third day. He came again next ncorn-
ing.
well, did ycu take the pillss7
NO. doctor The three days are not
up until Weires<isy-T-San Francisco
Chronicle
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
LORD SCULLY AND.KANSAS.

The special committee Of the Kansas
legislature appointed to investigate the
extent of alien land-holding in Kansas
finds that Mr. Scuily, who lives in Lon
don. England, owns $4,000 acres of the
choicest land in Marion, Butler, Marshal
and Dickinson counties. He manages
this vast estate through resident agents,
under a system Of tenantry which savors
very disagreeably of English landlord
ISM The committee, after defining all
of the abhorrent and dangerous features
of this British absorption of Kansas soil,
says: ''In conclusion, your committee
profoundly impressed with the import
ance Of effective legislation on this sub
iect, say to this house concerning Mr..
Scully and others like him. in the Ian
guage of prominent business man of
Marion county, himself a naturalized
foreigner: IF you cannot. in conformity
with the constitution of the United
States. compel him (Sculiy) to sell, for
Heavens sake make it as uncomfortable
as possible for the old sinner
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
F1FTY-oNE YEARS OLD TO-DAY.

Take from the civilization of today all
that it has encompassed in the past fifty
years and there wouldn't seemingly be
much left to it. What was done the
first year of these fifty are here recited:
Fifty years ago wooden clocks had
only been In use one year.
Fifty years ago the daguerreotype was
invented in France.
Fifty years ago the Massachusetts, abo-
lltlon party was organized.
Fifty years ago the MOrmons were
driven from Missouri to Nauvoo, Ill.
Fifty years ago John c. Fremont and
Jessie Benton were secretly married.
Fifty years ago the banks in the United
States resumed specie payment.
Fifty years ago beet sugar was first
made by David L. Child, of Northamp-
ton, Mass.
Fifty years ago survey was made by
John Baily for a canal across Central
America.
Fifty years ago John Ericsson was al
lowed letters patent on steam pro
peller" boat.
Fifty years ago the first patent was
granted to Goodyear for yulcanized In
dia rubber goods.
Fifty years ago was established the
first commercial college in America,
"Comers College," of Boston.
Fifty years ago the Cherokee Indians
were removed from Georgia, and placed
west of the Mississippi river.
Fifty years ago 1000 reformed drunk
ards marched in procession at the first
anniversary of the Washington society.
Fifty years ago law was enacted
against dueling in the District of Column
bia. 1t grew out OF the Cilley-GraYes
duel.
Fifty-one years ago the first steam fire
engine ever made was tested in New
York. 1t was invented by Captain John
Ericsson.
Fifty years ago the Sirius and Great
Western, the first ocean steamships, en-
tered New York harbor on their return
trip No. l.
Fifty years ago 1880 the first wheat
was shipped from Chicago, amounting
to 70 bushels. 1t was sent eastward by
the lakes to Buffalo.
Fifty years ago the first railroad spike
machine was put into use, making fifty
minute, forming both point and head.
Henry Burden, of Troy, New York, was
the inventor 1t ranked among the best
paying inventions of modern times.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

Mr. Firth, II bis autobiography, tells Tia
following story Of the Duke Of Gloucester,
who. though an aTniabls prince, vas nos
brilliant intellectually, anf was Familiarity
known GO "Stlly Bully" Visiting g lurRtic
sgyiur1, the prince was told that there was a
peculiarly violent petieut, whom be could
not safely approach.
well. bat" aid the duke. cart gss
FIST q peep ~ hin soraehow, e.. without his
getting e. meF'
'sSir, there's snail square opening IL the
door Of the cell, through which hs recesvs
his food; IL u bsrres II your royal highfsess
Is so very dessroGS you nigstr-
IAN right Come along. Wberc Ia bet
The royal vixitor was led towards tas
bcttcm IL l5og pazags
'sGood gracious. What fearful howstngf
Is that tie mani
YES, sa-, ard this Is the ceIJ-thrpczh test
grating yoa can Sc Tire man
The duke pesred tsro1gh tie ears. De
nozlirg CEASED, sad tie mailman exclaimed j
Hello why. t1at's silly BllJ@
saGood gracious" said the duke. "he knows
mer
'soh, yea sad tie goTcraor. he has his
irs-5d sr.erxzaA
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

We of tins country have become
pretty well used to the saloon question
in our elections. but its appearance In a
French one is decided novelty. 1t
cropped out to some extent at Paris last
Sunday, however. jacques, the govern
ment candidate for deputy, is distiller
and liquor dealer. and the fact was thor
oughly brought to the notice of the cleo
tors. The dramshop keepers OF the
suburbs were set down in advance as
sure to rally TO his support and bring
along as many of their customers as
possible. But it is said that the wine
merchants of the city proper. whose in
terests are not identical with those of
their suburban brethren, quite generally
gave their influential support to the VIC
torious Boulauger.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
Burnes One of the Snubbed.

New YORK World.
Mr.. Burnes, the Missourian who died
suddenly in the house the other day, was
one of the Democratic congressman who
never entered the white house door. He
never came out in interviews against
Cleveland, bat he became disguised with
his ideas in the early part of has term and
refused TO say anything to him again.
He asked for nothing, knew he could not
get any state patronage if ne wanted it,
and, at this last session. was simply
awaiting until Mr.. Cleveland retired be-
fore becoming rampant Democrat
again. He was a type of a good many
Democrats VINO were snubbed by Mr.
Cleveland early in the session, and took
a solemn VOW never TO trouble him again.
Mayor Hewitt of New York, as every
body knows. was one of them. Senator
Mcpherson was another and fifty MEM
bers of the house who might be named
made UP the baIace. Mr.. Burnes never
relented. nor did Mr.. Hewitt, but most
of the others did.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
rennrson.. IiftIn Inke.

On one occasion 1t came 10 Mr. Tennysons
knowledge that two mon were hiding behind
trees on either side OF the drive. presumably
10 have a look at him when hc went out for
his usual walk Lord Tennyson, az once $50
ing a chance Of some fun, called in has gar
dener, an old man lie told him Of the two
men. and made hifa put on his velvet coat
and wide awake hat Then the old man sailed
forth and made his way 10 the drive. down
which he walked as though Ia deep ulciita-
ton. He had not gone very far when hs
heard a mans voice coming from behind,
with strong Yankee tEang, say. Nov I've
seen Lord Tennyson, guess IA go home 70
AmuTiia n--LoEdou Star
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

Phanny Phowlcr pnanciod Phelix Phulton
Phelix pbeit phairiy psanished phor Phaany.
phanny phished phor ps1eiiow phrom Fhiia-
delphia, phinalIy phetchiag PheIsz phrosn
pbond phriez.dA Gsinis: PhsIix, phianoo.
Phanny, phiaacee.
Phs.lx phound Phanny's place phrigh;-
fully phlashed
''Phanny,T piArom Phebx, ''phathsr phur-
uishes phunds phor phlat.
Phanny phrowned-
''Pheli1, pilerget, phorget Phanny. Pbool-
ish phelow PLY Phanny Pbosier phor-
swears Pheiix Phulton-phlatl =
Phanny PLANTED
PheEx phlew.-Eew York World
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
KANSAS EOLLA2Y.

Judge Foster, of the United States
Circuit court. leaves in few days for an
extended trip through Old Mexico.
Usage City will have a canning fac
tory. Over 2sl0 shares OF stock were
subscribed TucS4ay afternoon.-tree
Press.
The Usage City Daily People again
made its bow TO the public Monday
last. This makes the fourteenth paper
in Usage county.
4 Salina druggist has put in new
soda fountain. thin king that the summee
i far enough advanced for the operation
Of such an institution.
There seems to be mania among
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
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Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
Lend Me Your Ears.

Leavenworth sun.
The Kansas City papers hold up their
hands and remark its "a state of things"
because there are forty applications for
divorces in the Leavenworth court for
trial And yet 80 per cent of the batch
is formerly of Kansas City, Mo-, or the
state. There is not sure enough Leav-
enworth man or woman in the whole
assignment. None is ito the manor
born" although Topeka, Wichita, Law
renee, Emporia, Atchison and Fort Scott
are represented.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
STORIES ABOUT MEN.
When Gen. Sherman Opened His Eeart 70
n Stranger.

When Gen. Sherman opened Ills EcaEf 70
a Stranger.
"Iet me relate to you little episode of my
famous march to the sea One day halted
with my staff at house on a large plantation
end asked the gray headed cid planter sitting
on the piazza for drink of water BE called
to some OF his colored men, then slaves, and
ordered bucket of water, which was brought,
with gourd to drink from While | and
nv officers were drinking from the gourd the
old planter sat and eyed us inqulsitvely. BE,
of course, knew that | was an officer, from
nv dress and staff, but did not know my rank
Of Office or name.
Hearing one Of my staff address me as
general he turned quickly with look Of
surprise and said:
"'Are you a generalF
"'Yes, sir.
"'W hat is your manner
fisherman
fisherman; you Gen. Sherman
al suppose am
"'How many men have you got'
ga million
Snow, I'd just like TO have you answer me
one question rnore-where are you going from
hereP
"'Well, low, that is considerable TO re-
quest Of an entire stranger, and under the
circumstances
"'But promise to keep it a secret
care you sure that yon can keep the
secret if ! impart il TO your
Certainly, certainly viii; on my honor
as gentleman
"'But there is risk, you know. What II ]
should tell and my intentions become publicly
knownP
"I promise that I viii not tell your secret
to single human being. You can trust TO
me implicitly
"'You are quite sure can trust youf
"'Most certainly am; with the ut-nost
safety Said eagcrly.l
well, then, win tel you / am going
where id please. Good dsY.'
The expression Of that mans face can
better be imagined than described on bis BE-
Ing informed Of my intentions H-Lculsvilis
Courier-JournaL
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

10 the sieigh there oniy just room for - twa
There was nOAo1y else 20 foTssld r.
Tho music Of ssslsa hs-s tsas tues 20 ny heert-
Aad some var or ofaer I'D t.
T.sre was love % tie air that Sc tr>afbe1 tie
white ssso~
was tiaFSd s1th The szs'z golden Eiory
We'll spoks-Ani are gave 10 nassts1 toa-.s
baAsxl
That's the ioz< ard tie short q the sto<y.
Tie Wild rush of hspptes<s yoa 90 nn< knew
You can't kEow zzctsss yos lave tried H.
ghat's t.sAEf Why. sas gave rDs css urss.sz.-
tfsAI true
7zt Der 6e4s lsssss had x.a s-.zs1s =.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
Haven't Heard of Harrison's Election
Yet

ne A4sl>AaAs
Few people. indeed, among the many
millions scattered throughout the length
and breadth of the union, would believe
that there is a section of the United
States where the result of the presiden
tial election VIII not be known until
july, 1889, eight months after the Of
fetal returns are published 10 the world.
Such is the fact, however. The settlers
at 81. Michaels, the Seal Islands, and
those domiciled along the banks of the
Lower Yukon will remain in uncertainty
as TO the outcome of the contest until
the midnight sun has come and gene
and during the midsummer OF next
year. Even the denizens of Kodiak and
Ounalaska will have to wait patiently
for the news until the end of March,
there being no communication whatever
between San Francisco and those settle
mentS during the winter months
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

The dressed beef bill is to afford dis
honest farmers a chance to rush in their
cholera hogs and chickens, etc., as that
measure expressly exempts their meats
from inspection.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

There is ray of hope for Chicago, NOR
ally speaking. after all the pessamlstlc
caviling about its depravity. The papers
of that city omitted portions of the tes-
timony in the notorious Rawson trial OF
the past several days for the alleged
reason that it was too bad for publica-
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
A Encouragement to Matrimony.

Jacksonville Times-Union.
The Bradford county Index calls atten-
ton to the fact that no Democratic mar
RED man can ever be elected president.
Buchanan, Tilden and Cleveland were
elected as bachelors, while Mcclellan,
Seymour, Greeley, Hancock and Cleve-
land (after he got married) were defeat
ed. No historical truth better calculated
to discourage matrimony among the
ambitious young men of America was
ever suggested.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
a III, Of Dir. Readily. WI.

A lawyer fztt9ag Il It's Ebtsrt ko=ss iass
nigh. sad: Il have bcea rszs1sny q Tia
.ew YORK Tribune necozz.s Q. tie kriyt:
things said By Essrabars Ct It's New ya<k
bar. They are mighty good. 81. 1 dosr
think arr e them exa eompars w..s ;Ss
saztez q wit gosten CT ~ Gov<-nc- HO.6sy.
who = k.Essif roE . F-x Tnsk is-TE
i was present d1-iry rs graf Hocxzrg
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

Judge BurKe was magtng a brilliant argu-
ment before the jury in behalf Of the defenss,
and used this expression; Ny friend, Judge
Hoadly, says that this Is o case Of deliberate
stealing. Now, am probably not ms good u
judge of stealing as Judge Hoadly'
mo interrupted Hoadly, like Cash,
not as good a judge, but better practi-
toner Nv ashingten Post
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

There are between fifty and sixty appli-
cants for The office of meat inspector on
file In the mayors office.-Leavenworth
Sun.
A sample of what every town IN the
state OF over 1000 population will enjoy
if that inspection bill passes the legisla-
ture. That's the cream on the milk IN
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

So the Pennsylvanians are going to try
to outstrip the country in the matter of
prohibition. They are to vote upon
constitutional amendment to prohibit
the manufacture as well as the sale of
Intoxicating liquors. The state is now
under the high license system which, it
it is said. has reduced the number of
drinking places in some of the larger
cities more than half in the past year.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

The good book tells us that the Lord
sendeth the rain alike upon the just and
the unjust. He likewise dispenses the
sunshine. The rays of the great light
that rules the day are as effulgent upon
the 1000 Republican majority of Kan
sas as upon the 14O, 900 Democratic ma
iority of Texas.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

King Humbert of Italy, like all the
other crowned heads and their chancel-
lors, prays and hopes for peace, but
doesn't see his way to advising any re-
duction of the military and naval estab-
hshments just yet while. 1t appears
to be a case of can't-help-themselves
with all the powers. One daresn't and
and the other is afraid to.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

The EAGLE never made but one guess
on Harrison's cabinet. The four men
named as now being certain of places
were named in their order by the
EAGLE. If Allison should now refuse the
place we assigned him it will neither the
fault of Harrison's wisdom or the
EAGL's Judgment. Remember the
EAGLES guess in Cleveland's cabinet.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Yes, Alimentary Conduits.

Newton Republican
A canal company at Pueblo will dig
an irrigating canal whose waters will be
drawn from the Arkansas river. The
general government should direct these
companies to construct a system of res
egvo,rs to be suppl Ell from lesser streams
so that the great river of Kansas may
not become a thing of history. 1t al
ready feeds too many canals.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

1t is announced that President Carnot
is "calm," and that he will not leave the
Elysee until his constitutional term eI-
pires. That would seem TO oepehu'
though it is quite likely.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

The EAGLE is in receipt of contri-
button from the pen of j. B. Brinley. on
the state of the country at large, which
comprises such a pessamistic portrayal
of all things mundane that he will have
TO excuse us for declining its publica-
ton at this time. The United States,
including Kansas, from some stand
points may not be all that fancy could
paint them, but we know of no country
with a better state of affairs upon the
whole, and probably it is just as well to
suffer such ills as we have as to try
others of which we know nothing. At
any rate it won't mend matters to raise
a row or kick the pricks.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02
Daily = eagle
MARSHALL NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.

There are number of men connected
with the present legislature who seem to
he nosing for a chance to be seen.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

40 pairs high co Ors at Eat cents.
80 pairs grey at 256 cents
% pairs grey heavy at 294 cents.
II pairs white heavy at 1872 cents
10 pairs white fine at 622 cents
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

To the victors belong the spoils, but the
responsibilities also. Don't forget that
point.-Capital-Co
If that is so why do you and yours
stand for police commission law which
places the governing power of a Repub-
iican city in the hands of Democrats and
Third party men? Topeka is strong
Republican city, yet under that law she
will be run by one Democrat out of a
commission of three, which Democrat
will demand his party's proportion of
policemen, and get them, too.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-02

Natural gas has been developed near
Fort Smith, Ark, and that place has
taken a new lease on the industrial life
that manifested itself there for a time
some months ago. The flow of gas is
believed to be sufficient to supply extern
sive industrial operations with fuel. We
congratulate our down-the-river neigh
bors upon their apparent good fortune.