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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
VALIDITY OF FUTURE CONTRACTS.


In case tried before Judge Hill in
the United States district court at Vicks-
burg, Miss, lately (Steip VS.. Field. the
judge read very interesting charge TO
the jury, in which the validity of future
contracts was considered. The suit was
to recover margins and commissions.
The Judge found that there was an I'M
derstanding OF actual delivery which
could be enforced, and that being so he
held that there was no evidence in the
case to establish that the contracts be-
tween the parties were gambling and in
valid contracts. The defendant con-
tended that the plaintiff should have no
tilted him of such sale aud exchange of
contracts. but this, under the rules of
the exchange, was not necessary, and
the Judge held that the defendant, by
his frequent dealings with members of
the exchange IL these transactions, and
his familiarity with all the technical
terms used in these transactions. was put
upon notice Of these rules and the mode
OF doing business in the exchange. and
whether he put himself TO the trouble of
knowing them or not, was bound by
them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
The Law Of Common Sense.

Kansas City News.
A New Jersey judge has driven an en-
tering wedge into one of the most alb
surd inconsistencies of legal practice by
refusing to allow a juror to be chal-
lenged upon the ground that he had read
newspaper comments upon the case at
issue. Lawyers have long acted upon
the theory that few lines in newspa-
per would so convince the reader that all
the subtleties of legal argument, all pos
sible evidence and the clearest provisions
of the law would be insufficient to undo
its work. Though high endorsement
of the influence of the press, the effect
of this theory has been to bar from the
jury box every intelligent man, for it is
only men devoid of intelligence who fail
to read the newspapers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

1t is given out by friends of the Hon.
Clifton R. Breckenridge that his first i'm
pulse on getting the news of the murder
Of Colonel Clayton was to write out his
resignation, forward it to the governor
Of Arkansas and ask him TO order new
election. But one of them-the friends
suggested to Mr.. Breckenridge that
such action on his part would at once
put stop to the contest proceedings,
and that it would be said he had resign
ed for that purpose, being afraid to have
the facts brought out by Investigation.
This view of the case. the friends say, so
impressed Mr.. Breckinridge that he de-
Cided 10 hold on TO his seat and let mat
tiers take their course. But the friends
think he ought TO reply to the public
statement of Colonel Clayton's brothers.
and he has the question under advise
ment
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
Ar"Covey" OF Western Dealers.

From the Chicago TimberInan
On Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week a ''covey" Of western lumber
dealers were found feeding at the Sher-
man house. this city. They were all
bright faced, fine looking. happy sort Of
gentlemen, and the Timberman was de-
sirous of getting at the secret OF their
demonstrative cheerfuiness. Il. P. Fos-
ter. of Lincoln, Neb., was one of the
company and he said: 1.-The crops were
good around our neighborhood last year. :"
George L, Pratt and George Cross, of
Wichita, Kan, were there, and just like
the other Wichita boomers, having con-
quered a great portion of the world, are
unwilling to stop short Of possessing
Oklahoma. Frank Colpretzer, Fl. F.
Cady and Charles FL. Guiou, of Omaha,
Neb., were in the crowd likewise. They
are all bright, clear headed lumbermen.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
MATCHLESS MAGNANIMITY.

1t has been the wont of the southern
press, and public speakers on occasions,
to denounce and say hard things about
Gen. w. Z. Sherman because of his
steadfastness to the cause for the success
of which he fought so faithfully and eff
GENTLY and has defended so manfully
since the fight was ended, by speaking
and writing in the blunt, plain, frank
way that is peculiarly his own. But it
will be interesting to note the comments
of his former critics upon the PROPOSE
ton the sturdy old hero makes in re-
gard to the care of the INDECENT southern
soldiers by the government. AS has been
noted by the reader of the dispatches,
the suggestion was brought out by let
ter and visit to the general from Major
Gciting aid for confederate soldiers
home at Austin, Texas, The reasons set
forth by General Sherman in support of
the proposition are few, and are
briefly stated, but are none the
less comprehensive for that. 1t is
practically without precedent in history
though there are many who believe such
action will be taken by the government
at some time, probably in the near fu-
ture.
Such magnanimity of action as this
proposition of General Sherman's con-
templates is inspired by the same gener-
Gus impulse that prompted General
Grant at Appomattox to turn of the
horses, wagons and such other army
equipment belonging to Lees army as
could be used for industrial purposes to
the returning southern soldiers.
Meek and lowry, pure and holy,
Chief among the blessed three,
Turning sadness into gladuess,-
Heaven-born art thou, charity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

There are five senators who are Brother
Evart's seniors, says the New York Sun,
and two more who were born in the
Same year as he. Senator Morrill, and
Senator Payne are 70. Senator Sewyer
and Senator Dawes are 70, Senator
Salisbury is ~, while Reagan, Wade
Hampton and Brother Evarts at II are
scarcely out of school. Any reasonable
objection TO Brother EvartS as a cabinet
officer will be respectfully considered,
but to accuse him Of Methuselahism is
malicious and false.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Contestant Smalls (colored), of South
Carolina, made pun Wednesday. He
was on the floor of the house, the New
York World relates, while Mr.. Clardy's
conference report on the Nicaragua bill
was under discussion. A Republican
member met him and asked: Glow goes
it. Smalls:" With solemn look on his
face the contestant answered: II was
knocked out today by another niger"
"How's thatf' returned the sympathetic
representative. "Nigger-agua," said
SmallS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Mr.. Milliken of Maine tells friend OF
the Boston Herald's Washington cor
respondent that Mr. Blaine thinks the
United States should acquire Cuba for
two reasons. First, in order to stamp
out the yellow fever there. Second, to
settle the sugar question.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
The Wages Of Governors.

The governors of two states, New
York and Pennsylvania, are paid $40, 900
a year each. Ohio pays $4,000; Califor-
MIA and Illinois pay $4,000; Colorado, In
diana, Kentucky, Massachusetts,, Mime
sofa, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Vir-
glnia and Wisconsin, $1,000; Maryland,
81, 500; Connecticut, Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Tennessee and Texas, $4,000; Flor
ida, South Carolina and Utah, $4,000;
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia,
Iowa, Kansas and North Carolina, So, 900;
West Virginia, 2,7O0; Arizona, Dakota,
Idaho, Montana. New Mexico, Washing
ton and Wyoming, $4,000; Nebraska,
So. 500; Maine and New Hampshire,
$4,000; Oregon and Vermont, $1,000;
Michigan and Rhode Island, 81, 900.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Pasteur tells the New York World S
Paris correspondent that his assistants,
Drs. Roux and YersIro, have discovered
and bottled the germ of diptheria, but
have not as yet solved the problem OF
heading it off. 81 have but little doubt,
he adds, ''that the inocculating fluid
will soon be forthcoming"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Fair Warning.

Newton Republican.
The people of Kansas expect the legis-
lature to vest the State Board of Railroad
with full authority and
power to prevent and punish discrimina-
ton in freights and fares. If this is not
done, the next legislature will fix freight
raUes by law
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The confirmation by the senate or the
nomination of Commissioner Coleman to
be secretary of agriculture was timely
compliment to worthy and competent
man. The department has been as ably
administered by Mr.. Coleman as during
any period since its organization.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Whatever NAV be said of their discre-
ton and the methods frequently en-
ployed by them during political cam
paigns, the Prohibitionists cannot be ac-
cused of lacking in nerve, as witness the
conference Of their leaders now being
held in the bourbonic stronghold, Louis
vile, Ky. Going there TO confer as to
the best means for the suppression of the
liquor traffic is like boarding the lion in
his den. Well, the idea is not bad
one. Without fountain there could be
no stream.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Ths citizens of Emporia are bestirring
entertain the Thousands OF people who
ments of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. Sons of Veterans. Legion Of Honor
and the convention of the Womans Re
lief Corps ON March -, Is and ii, prox-
limo. They propose to make the social
and entertainment features excel any
previous occasion in the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The Dakota house has defeated wo-
mans suffrage, and if the territory be-
comes a state it will come into the union
without that experiment on its hands.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The fact that the clearances for the past
week show a slight discrepancy OF Iio per
cent between Wichita and Topeka, in ia
vor of the latter, may be explained by the
fact that Wichita has the metropolitan
police system, while Topeka has the legls-
lature c. Star.
Nevertheless, in spite of said discrep-
ancies and the misleading ''per cent,
Wichita's clearances showed UP approx
imately double that of Topeka.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The Union and Central Pacific railroad
companies owe the governmentthe enor-
NOUS sum of $147, 1924, 900, and there
doesn't seem to to be much prospect OF
their owing it any less.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

A bill has been introduced into the
house of representatives to change the
name of Kansas City, Kan, to Wyan-
dotte. Evidently somebody about To
peka has grudge at George Martin.
Change the name of that city and eight
or nine months of the hardest work of
his life, that Of inducing the press Of
the state to call it Kansas City, will be
lost. Mr.. President, we object.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The periodical rich discovery OF coal
has again been made at Hutchinson, &C
cording TO reports sent out from there.
1t would be too bad If the poor old hole
with a few inches of coal al Hutch
should cave in--Newton Republican
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

1t looks good deal as if these forensic
battles so bravely fought in the halls Of
the legislature were for the express pur-
pose of consuming time and thus defeat
ing wise egislation.-Salina Republican.
II such performances would have the
effect of defeating unwise legislation as
well the state could stand the temporary
inconvenience of the first mentioned
purpose" and would with a murmur.
prA o1acf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

The manufacture of wire nails has been
successfully accomplished at Wichita.
The Peerless Princess is still peerless
X. G. Star.
You may just nail that to your mast
head as our "In Hoe Signo Vinces," and
make no common error in supposlng
otherwise
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
A khoTf JeurnrI.

Ed--Al is out Of bis mind
5us-Well, guess he efnr have very
far 20 go.-Tfme-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
FULLY EQUIPPED FOR SPRING TRADE.
SI00,0O0-Dry Goods and Carpets 100000
FRESH, CLEAN and CRISP.

prepared offer magnificent
line in department OF our immense establishments
attraconSfor areof varsity
and Of the choicest selections New San New Wash Good
New GinghamS. New EmbrOderieS New IaceS, New Wnte
Goods New Goods in our Department. Table
Napkins Towels Crashes. SheengS Pillow
Cottons, all w1dthsWe have purchased large lot or
WeaverS Ends Towels viii place them on sale Monday
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

wfe-Whero Is your eoot!scki
Husband-T don't know; the cat ksA n
iast-1lne-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15
"A Towel Sale Never EquaIled.-
to This.

listen to ihS.--
dozen bleach Huck Towels at pair only.
large Towels only
Irish Twill at 81 only.
and fine border Damask soc pair only
Il fine fancy bleach Damask at 42c pair only
another chance like this
We o PTieStlyS
PreStly'S Bla Warp Henri cites None
god Selvedge deceived by
feits.
designs and in Black Goods Tamise Cloth,
HenriettaS AlmaS Serge Royals ETC., etc.
Finest Stock of Black Dress Goods in the Sate.-
-The Lowest Price in the County,
will require Carpets this spring The WHITE
furnish latest Carpets
Furnishing VelvetS,
Tapestry, MOquette Igrains, Mattngs, Squares etc
We will Give Yon the very Lowest prceS.--
Our Curtain Department all that
Brussels Net, Swiss NOtinghauS,
Antique Madras ditto by the yard Rugs in Smyrna Japan
Rugs, etc.
-Nothng is Wanting in Our Sock
Tosatsfy the taste and pocket OF the community 1t paysto
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-15

Meek and lowry, pure and holy,
Chief among the blessed three,
Turning sadness into gladness,-
Heaven-born art thou, charity.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31
SCARLET FEVER.


Editor Citizen They are having
terrible epidemic of diphthcria and scarlet
fevcrin Lawrence, Massachusetts. Many
Years ago had a very marked experience
with the latter disease, and come to have
some verv clear ideas about it which the
Lawrence trouble makes me feel like Civ
ivg to others, perhaps for their good.
Our children took it by direct personal
contact. and having some regard tor
other people we did not let it spread.
No one took it from us.
We had done all we could by way OF
prevention with the bath carefully used,
but if had to encounter it again, whilst
believe the bath very important, |
would pay great attention to the HAIR,
particularly that of girls; and | would
use the brush very freely before and after
school, night and morning on overcoats
and all clothes, and believe it would be
we'll to subject the clothing to strong
dry heat at night, ironing them or in any
better way available. In a word, until
know better shall believe that scarlet
| fever is caused by insect life comes by
personal cortaCt or infected woolenS
etc, and should 90 for whatever would
kill or scatter that life. Wash, brush
strong dry heat for the clothes attention
of this kind is better than keeping chill
dren from school which of itself may not
lessen the exposure, or by going of into
panic, which costs more lives than II
saves. l.. NJ. HATCH.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31
SOUTHSIDE AVENUE.
A Striking Improvement ON This
Important ThOrOuGhfare.

The travelling public have long felt tie
need of a comfortable stopping place
near to the railroad depot Especially
has this been so, since the passengers
have been landed al the present depot,
and since the burning of Halyburton's
hotel several months ago. We are
pleased to note that this want will be very
soon and very thoroughly supplied. Mr..
\. 6. Halyburton has almost completed
a very creditable hotel which, no doubt
under his management, will soon acquire
the high degree of popularity his former
house enjoyed.
The new building will be ready for
guests about the first of January, and is
situated quite near the passenger depot,
with the clectricrailway passing its front
door The architecture is agreeable, and
indicates thorough comfort in the inte-
rior arrangement. The rooms are forty
in number, and of ample size, well
warmed and ventilated. The roof is be-
ing covered with tiles of an especially
neat and attractive design A handsome
billiard room will be provided with best
calendar tables for the amusement OF
those guests who appreciate this royal
game, and altogether we feel sure that
one more will be added to the excellent
hotels of Asheville.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31

A few weeks ago a friend of THE
CITIZEN had the misfortune to lose a
favorite dog, to which he attached very
high value. After seeking in vain for the
runaway, he decided to advertise his loss
in this,paper. The ad was put in late
one night and before daylight next morn
ing our friend was made happy by find
ing his pet at his front door, whining for
admittance He has no doubt, nor have
we, that this highly intellectual animal
knowing the effect of a CITIZEN ad
hastened to surrender himself in order to
avoid an arrest, as he well knew that
everything lost and advertised in the
CITIZEN, is forthwith returned to it
proper owner.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31

Is here; tonight the festival of All
Saints will be observed by those fond of
harmless ireside revelries. All Saints
may be forgotten; Halloween rarely is,
even by Americans, little prone to the
old time observances of the mother coun-
try. In England it was long customary
to crack nuts, duck for apples in tub OF
water, and do other merry things. The
Scotch were somewhat more superSti-
tious, or perhaps more practical in their
observances for the young folks. Men
and maidens sought to discover, in some
mysterious fashion. who were TO be their
partners for life. If anyone wishes for
inspiration before the evening comes, let
Burns be looked up and hispoem on Hal
| loween read.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31

We have been informed by Mr.. j. P,
Goodake, who brought the remains
home for interment, that young Dough-
erty, who was run over in Chattanooga
on Sunday night last, was a son of Lem
uel Dougherty instead of Silas Dough
ertv, as we stated. Also that a misap-
prehension might be created as to the
circumstances of his death from our
statement yesterday. The correct ac
count is that he had started home from
the round house of the railroad, in whose
employ he was, and in crossing the track
he noticed Memphis and Nashville pas
senger train approaching, and stepped
on another track to avoid it, when {
freight train unobserved ran him down
with the result as stated.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31
DAVITT CONTINUES.
THE GOVERNMENT ADOPTS
LAND LEAGUE MEASURES.

He DenOunces the Charge that
Egan Paid for the Phoenix Park
MurderS-The Times Charges
Rest Oh COnVictS' Evidence.
LONDON, October 3O.-Michael Davitt
continued his speech before the Parnell
commission today. He argued thai the
government is now adopting some OF the
leading proposals originally made by the
Land League; for instance the league pro-
posed to buy out landlords in Ireland on
twenty years valuation of their property.
The conservatives denounced the idea
when it WAS first mooted, but the gov
ernment is now preparing a similar
scheme.
Davitt denied that the state of crime i'll
Ireland justified the enactment of special
laws for application lin that country.
He produced statistics to show that the
number of crimes and deeds OF violence
committed in England exceeded those
committed in Ireland Davitt denounced
the charge that Patrick Egan, treasurer
Of the Land League, paid money to as
IiSt in the Phoenix Park murders, or that
Biggar or others advanced money be-
longing to the League to pay for the
commttal OF outrages. The Times, Da-
witt declared, had not produced any
thing to support these charges, except
he evidence of convict Delaney, who
swore that the forged letters OF Carey to
Egan were genuine, and the testimony of a
'rlf.conteSscd perjurer Pigott As to his
interview with Eugene Davis, boycotting,
Davitt declared, was not advocated as
means Of personal injury and intimida-
ion, but as embodying the popular sense
IF refusing to associate with those acting
against the public interest. The COM
mission adjourned.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31
CHICAGO REVIEW.
Business In the Grain Center Dur
Ing Yesterdays Session.

CHICAGO. October 3O.-There was Il
better tone in wheat, and Il stronger feel
ING in the market, which was manifest
most of the session. Trading was. ..on Il
fair scale, but could not be called large.
The market opened about lsc. higher,
ruled quiet and steady, and then sold OFT
about Ac .aasc., recovered again, selling
up 3sc .a3lc, and closed about asc. higher
for December, and 3sc. higher for May
than Yesterday. Philadelphia wired
prospects of seven loads being taken.
Receipts continue large in the Northwest.
Ram was reported in Illinois, Iowa and
the Northwest. There was a considera-
BILE covering of shorts during the last halt
of the session, when the bulk of trading
occurred.
The tirmness that has been manifested
in corn for several days past, became
more apparent to-day. A very strong
feeling prevailed, and transactions were
at considerable higher range, more es
pecially in near months, November and
| December, which received the most atten,
ton. Unfavorable weather for delivery OF
the new crop started shorts on near de-
liveries, and a sharp advance was re-
corded. A prominent local speculator
was reported as liberal purchaser OF
November, taking in the ncighborhood OF
400 900 to 100000 bushels on the ad,
vance. There was also some investment
buying of May noted to-day. The market
opened at yesterdays closing prices, was
strong, and gradually advanced 7sc. for
November and 3sc. tor May, ruled firm
and closed with near months 7sc.a7sc
and May 4c.assc. higher than yesterday
Oats were stronger, and asc. al2c
higher. Trading was fair, but chiefly ii
May. Near deliveries, with the exception
of December, were neglected. The
strength was attributed to lighter ar
rivals than was expected, and the sharI
! advance in corn.
Mess pork was traded in moderately
Prices declined 81 25a$1 80 on October
and 15e.a1 Tee. on other deliveries, and
the market closed tame.
There was very little business trans
acted in lard. and the feeling was easier
p res ruled SOC. lower on October deliv
cry, while other deliveries were about
212c. lower.
Short ribs were not much traded in
Prices ruled lower.
The daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1889-1890, 1889-10-31
Fire Alarm.

There was an alarm of fire sounded
yesterday apout $50 p. M, which for
tunately turned out to be nothing more
serious than the burning of a chimney
at the residence of Capt. w. 7. Weaver,
on Haywood street. The alacrity with
which the fire department responded
was most commendable, the whole force
being out in from two to four minutes
All possible care should be used in thu
cleansing of chimneys at this season
when fires are coming into use for thu
winter, in order to avoid conhagration
from this very prolific source of fires.