davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
InneS G Ross
You know your goods are the best.
You can rely on the price as the
lowest. Sole agents for Onyx
stainless hosiery. Centimer-
RE Kid Gloves.

fast. The wife sent him TO the barn, ana
half an hour later her hls band staggered
up to the kitchen door, said the tramp had
knitted him and fell down and died. The
alarm was given, and in an hour parties
were out in search. The wife was positive
that she could identify the tramp. and 70
sooner did she set eyes on ne than she
cried out that was the man, and but for
the determined front OF two or three OIL
GERS Of the law | would have been lyDched.
What did dol Nothing. II but opened
my mouth ] was cursed and threatened
There was no more doubt in their minds
that l was guilty than that II was day
light After the inquest | was taken 10
the county jail At this inquest ] was
asked my name, age, residence, occupa-
ton, etc. gave them all the information
i could, but unfortun atcly IL was not IN my
favor. If could prove that / had worked
here and there, that was not proof that
did not commit the murder was wan
derer, penniless and friendless, and Just
the man to do murder. and who could
doubt my guilt after the wife had so clear.
" identified met / weighed all these
chances and realized that fate was against
me. They could not understand how the
murder had come about. The farmer had
rot been robbed, although his coat had
been torn and there were evidences Of
struggle he had been stabbed with his
own jsck-knife, and the knife had
been left on the ground. DE bad been
stabbed three times in the region Of the
heart and his fingers were also cut up
One day a siouchy young fellow, not
over twenty years Old, named Baker, PAID
me a visit in Jail he was the SOP Of
farmer living about seven miles from the
scene of the murder. II appeared that be
had been investigating the case On his own
hook. having a great AN bitlon 70 become
detective He opened the conversation ~
saying 70 me.
.Sourse, they have made IDIOTS Of them
selves IN this case have found two per-
sons in Lebanon who saw you leave that
place az the hour you name can further
show that you could not have turned aside,
committee the crime and got 20 Tie point
where you were arrested even bad yoI
been on horseback Now. then, II t1e stab
ding was done with Burchsri's OWE knife,
what inference 40 you arawf"
HE had The knife open and N us own
fandsi'
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
A CHANCE FOR AN EXPLORER.

The recent rescue of some sailors from
little island in the Arson Archipelago,
over a thousand miles northwest of
Honolulu, and far out of the course of
all vessels, suggests the idea that in the
vast expanse Of the Pacific ocean there
may be many solitary Robinson Crusoes,
who have escaped by some means from
the numerous wrecks in these waters,
and have perchance managed to reach
one of these lone islands, there to exc
out their lonesome lives. When we
consider the many wonderful rescues
that have at times been made, the num-
Der of vessels that have been lost, whose
crews and passengers were never again
heard of, it would not seem improbable
that some of these people may have es-
capped by miraculous means, and are yet
anxiously awaiting the sight of the sail
that will again watt them to civiliza-
ton. In view of the many lives that
have been sacrificed. and the large sums
of money that have been spent in quest
of the north pole and other useless
expeditions, it would not be out of
place, from a humanitarian point of
view, to suggest an expedition that
would thoroughly search these waters
for possible lost waits.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
TEMPERATE Wichita.

Kansas City Gazette
The Wichita EAGLE denies that there
are any joints in that city. We believe
that prohibition has done the same for
Wichita 1t has for other places-closed
the saloons and driven the drink places
out of sight. But it has not changed
human nature there, and there doubtless
are places for those will sneak and must
have it to get it. But this calls atten-
ton to one feature in which little inn
provement can be made. Most of this
''joint" literature comes from chatting
and guying rival towns, and is always
characterized by don't-know and don't
care Indifference about its truthfulness.
We must have more solemnity and seri-
BUSINESS. The Kansas newspapers have
run wild for some months past guying
one another, and there has been none
more interesting or more ridiculous at it
than the EAGLE.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

Exactly"
''The murderer took IL away from him"
"Thsra was struggle for tho weapon,
and Burchard's fingers were cutf"
''Yoa have it
"And you naturally conclude that the
murderer did not escape scot freef'
That's the very thing, and i'll don't
have him 10 custody inside OF q week, III
ask them TO hang me In your stead. "
lie put chattle mortgage on a horse,
telegraphod To City different places, made
two or three short trips, and on the after
noon OF the fourth day returned from
Franklin with a prisouor, who had been
nabbed on one Of his kilograms. The nan
was a toughlookinE customer, with DIS
left hand wrapped in a yery dirty cloth
and fresh cut about two inches long on
his chin When the rag was taken from
his hand two pretty bod cuts were
found and. though be strenzously
denied ever having been ia the local.
u before. Baker was 10 high feath-
err He had worked quietly but vigorously.
and his prlsouer entered the jail without
even the sheriff suspectng what be was
charged with Baker eoni3ded the case &C
the prosecuting attorney, and il was ar.
ranged that Mrs. Burohard should visit ths
jail She had twice identified ne as The
tramp and murderer, and they tod her ]
had a confession 70 mako She came u the
Jail with TIE prosecutor, Coroner and
brother and the man arrested By Baker
was alone - che o. the corridors a. they
were usheres IN. The woman looked At
him FOR a moment, threw up ker hands with
a scream and .tle next instant lad faaated
dead sway.
"Ayei Curse her, bat the 90 10 up~ sr-
claimed the man. and Re a. once confessed
70 the murder and gave Al the details. lie
SAID that be entered the barn-yara ard Of
fefed % work for lis breakfast. eat Bufch-
ard roughly ordered Tin Of ire yreroises-
He replied se.iy and the farmer drew III.
knife and msnacsd hin. He then became
aroused. and, securing the weapon after .
struggle he committed the deed. He ~ss
concealed "a a barn Bsls away al that
day. and after my arrest 81 course az rs
SEARCHING parties we're called n.
Thsf's ny Gaze sir. While I ws dis-
charged, &c Wa tired eou~se.>e and sen
tcuce1 for lfe, sos ne gr~ss farmers boz
VITO worked he case up Is te-esJ ere 81
the kssrsst aad shzrp~ss - detectives
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The disclaimer Of General BENJAMIN
Franklin Butler, the doughty old hero of
Dutch Gap and other sanguinary en-
gagements of the late unpleasantness. in
disclaiming ano credit to himself for the
capture of New Orleans in 1862. but in
giving full credit for that brilliant and
invaluable achievement to Admiral
Farragut, was a most magnanimous act,
and if he had ended the recital and
rested the case there, he would I'M
doubtedly have occupied a station in
popular estimation very much above
that heretofore accorded him by many.
or than he will ever be able to attain
hereafter. His reference to and criti-
cism of Admiral Porter was as unfortu-
nate for himself as it was uncalled for
and untimely, Were the admiral less
chivalrous he wonld doubtless proceed
without ceremony TO bottle up his inn
placaple hater.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The death of Hon. ". II. Barnum.
chairman of the Democratic national
committee, leaves the lubberly old party
ship in the midst of the ocean with con-
trary winds prevailing and without
captain or pilot and with its rudder
gone. Mr.. Barnum was without oues-
ton the longest headed, shrewdest poll
ucian in his party and the loss his long
experience and tact as a leader will be felt
by thatfollowing and render his place
hard to I'LL. If the Democracy were it
the habitof doing the wise and discreet
thing they would with one voice call ex-
Speaker Carlisle TO succeed their lost
leader, but as they are not so inspired it
is safe TO mention the name of the only
man who can approximately fill the va
cant place without danger of the sug-
gestion being acted upon. The place
will not go begging for an occupant;
there are any number of statesmen of
that persuasion who only need the op-
portunity TO prove themselves veritable
political Moseses or rather JoshuaS.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
The Deadly Greenback.

LtvIl me LaDoratory-
The last item of news is that the dead
hest of bacteria live and multiply on the
bank notes that we handle Probably
these is not q viler article that we ever
touch than bank note. Carried in the
pockets of the most leprous and loath-
some, IL passes through the pocket of the
refined. We would not think of taking
q pocket handkerchief that had made
any such round without washing and
fumigating. We could not be induced
to put on the shirt of tramp. but the
money of the diseased and contaminat-
ing goes without thought into our in
ner pockets. What disease We hug we
do not think or care.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

What is in store for Kansas now3 We
read that both of our senators came away
from the white house last Friday smiling
and seemingly in very satisfied frame of
mind. This will be welcome news to the
office seekers. and especially to Marsh
Murdoch, whose despairing soul will, we
hope, find few drops of comfort in it,
Emporia News.
The trouble with us was not that we
had asked and was refused, but that
having refrained from asking that the
delegation should give it out that we
had. We cannot imagine what our SEN
ators were chuckling over. Maybe the
interior department of Missouri has
wilted and now agrees to take care of
Wichita. Or, maybe, President Harri-
son had been assuring them that before
he got through he would give Kansas as
good show as Grover Cleveland did
Such promise as that, however, would
have produced something louder than a
smile, we imagine
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
THE LAST LEGISLATURE.
a Member of That Body Comes to the
Rescue Of the Eagle

LAWRENCE, Kan, May 4-The regents
of the state university adjourned today,
after a three days session. John X
Moody, of Mound City, was elected to the
office of secretary and treasurer at a salary
of 81, 200 per year.
To Editor of the Eagle.
Dear Sir-The foregoing indicates how
the peoples money is to be expended I'M
der the act introduced by the Hon. Joel
Moody and passed by the legislature of
last winter. This act authorizes the
board of regents to expend the SO, 600
which is to be raised annually by taxa
ton, in any way they deem proper for
the payment of teachers and employees,
and the usual methods of appropriations
by the legislature as the same are need
ed as provided in the old law, and as has
been the custom, and now is. as to all
other institutions of the state, has been
discarded. Is this not giving too much
power into the hands of a
few men? Is there not a
little danger that their relatives
will be employed to do nothing at good
salary. There being seven of them they
may have quite an extended kinship, a
chancellor being provided for and he be-
ing ex-officio q member of the board of
regents, and also a clerk and bookkeeper
employed. Could he not attend to the
duties of secretary of the board? How
is this: | merely ask for information.
Perhaps SONS poor student would be
willing to perform these duties at a sal
airy of $500 per annum, to assist HIM in
procuring an education. | think it
would do no harm for the EAGLE to let
the taxpayers who have this money TO
raise know occasionally how it is ex-
pended by this board of regents, since
they have such unlimited control over
the money. Perhaps it is all right, but a
little watching now may save the ex-
penSe OF an investigation in the future.
OMICRON,
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The acton of the Canadian parliament
in imposing an export duty of 81 to So
per 1000 feet on saw logs was clever
enough in its design. but unfortunately
for their own people st leaves the burden
on them while,it increases the protec-
lion of our lumber Interests. The United
States is the principal market for Cana
aa's lumber, and the export duty, added
to our import, will practically exclude
it. 1t will be a bonanza to our lumber
men.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

A number Of papers over the country
are defending the binding Irvine manu-
facturers against the crust cry and at
tempting to show that the heavy adj
vance in price is the result of scarcity Of
raw material, not of conspiracy. But
evidence comes from Canada that Amer
lean manufacturers are offering their
product in that country at considerably
lower figures than have formerly been
asked here, with the purpose Of break
ing down Canadian makers. If the
statement is true the Irvine people will
have hard time of it explaining and
convincing congress that that article
should not be transferred to the free list
of imports. A majority of the Ameri-
can people are in favor of the principle
of protection, but not to the extent of
encouraging the immediate benefciaries
in practicing outrageous extortion as in
the case of this Irvine combine.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The government of Chill has formally
signifed its intention to participate III
the congress of American nations TO De
held in Washington this year. Inc
event promises to be the most important
in its effects upon the business interests
Of the entire continent, of any that has
oyer occurred
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

In the first two months of this year
the Pennsylvania railroad earned nearly
s9,000,0 900 and spent nearly $4,000, 600 IN
operating the road. That is pretty
large business. 1t indicates the I'M
mense importance and power of great
railway corporation from commercial
view, yet in the expense account Is
where the English capitalist finds ground
for criticism. According to their notion
the operatives are paid too much wages.
But therein lies the chief distinctive diff
ference between the two peoples of the
United States and England.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
She Speaks From Experience

From the Domain OF Freedom.
A young lady who has given the sub
ject much attention is authority for the
declaration that in kissing all men kiss
with to much force. She says that to
be appreciated by girl, kiss must be
gentle and not rough. Under no circum-
stances should it have any suggestions
of tobacco or John BarIeycorn. AS the
result of comparing notes with many lady
friends, married and engaged, she asserts
that the kisses of three-fourths of man
kind, husbands, lovers and brothers, are
"smoky."
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

AS boodlers' paradise Canada will
soon lose its attractive features for the
class from this country who have made
that their bourne in years gone by. The
bill heretofore mentioned, providing for
the surrender of this class of criminals
upon proper presentation of papers Of
extradition, has passed both houses of
the Dominion parliament. Not only will
this apply to the future skedaddling
thief, but being also retroactive in its
effect, it provides for the return of the
retired banker" and such who has all
along rested in a sense of blissful
security and immunity from molestation
from bothersome creditors. The law is
a necessary one, and the only strange
thing about it is that it has not been long
ago enacted. 1t is asserted that the new
law, being in the nature of treaty will
need to be ratified by the parent govern
ment before it can become operative, but
if true it will only delay it for short
time, for the English government cannot
afford to withhold its sanction of SO just
a measure.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
EXCHANGE SHOTS
Tie Cause OF T.


General Washington was inaugurated
on April 80. i7s9. because the bad
weather had prevented congress from
assembling and organizing. James Mon
roe and Zachary TAYLOR were inAugu-
rated on March 5, 1891 and lsss, respec-
lively, because March II those years
fall IN SUNDAY
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
The New Version Revised.

Burden Enterprise.
Moses was permitted to so into the
promised land but was not permitted to
possess any of it. He encountered many
difficulties. The greatest of these was a
cowboy with a six-shooter and Win
chester, who had taken possession of the
coveted piece Moses had dreamed he
would come in possession of. The cow
boy stood not upon the order of things
but bid Moses depart, and he according
" departed sadder if not wiser man.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

1t would be mighty good thing for
Kansas if she boosted d large number
more of Democratic newspapers and at
least thirty thousand more Democratic
Voters.-Wichita EAGLE.
Well, now, that is a rum go. How
will the brethren receive this outburst
from the gallant Colonel Murdoch? But
however they take it, the truth of the
matter is, he is right, whether he be sim
cere or only indulging in a bit of petu-
lency.-Emporia News.
The depth and breadth OF our earnest
ness at the time were as those of a river
the great Arkansas river, the bottom
OF which no man ever saw except when
it had run dry. Truth is truth, whether
expressed through petulency or the SOL
emn serenity of the owl.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The board of directors of the state
penitenttary on Saturday appointed
Capt. S. o. Mcdowell, of Cherokee
county, chief clerk of the peni-
Tertiary, and Rev. w. B. Poin-
sett. of Quenemo, Usage county, chap
lain. The appointments will take effect
June l. Captain Mcdowell has been ex-
ecutive clerk since July, 1887. Mr. D. c.
McCray, of the Capital, it is understood
will succeed Captain Mcdowell.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
The circular issued by Secretary Rusk

The circular issued by Secretary Rusk,
published in Tuesdays dispatches, in
regard to the purchase of silk cocoons by
his department. contains information of
especial interest to those engaged in seri-
culture or who contemplate engaging in
it. With the facilities afforded through
out this section for producing cocoons of
a superior quality the industry ought to
develop into one of the most extensive
and profitable open to our people. Ex-
periments SO far made have fully dem
onstrated that in no locality can silk be
more easily and cheaply produced and
with less risk than in southern Kansas.
The necessary information for success
fully engaging in the industry is easily
acquired and the expense nominal.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

1t is very queer that the editor of the
State Journal can't get it through his
head that Wichita has more miles of
street railway that any city in Kansas,
and that the EAGLE makes no slip of the
pen when it says that Wichita operated
the first electric line in this state, and
that Wichita has two such lines now and
third is being worked up. And more,
that Wichita has the only vestibule
street railway car in the state, and those
who never saw one of these vestibuled
cars have any idea what they look like,
one of whom is the editor of the Journal.
who if he should happen to meet one in
the middle of the street in broad day
light wouldn't know what ii was.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
as EVERYBODY Sees .s Now

J1nctioa City Unioa-
II is becoming more and more appar-
ent that the slocai inspection move
n,enr Is not measure calculated TO be
of much benefit to the growers OF cattle
and the raisers of corn and hay. a
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
Peasant Wrap Cloaking for Children.

We showing nice of light weight Flannel
Pad Stripes Checks plain fabrics for suits and
wraps Medium weight dress goods for cool spring weather.
especially adapted for children
Our pattern suit sale great We have few
mense bargain Look at these figures
patterns at So 3d. never sold less than $1,000.
patterns at IS. 3d. we think them cheap at S14. 00
II patterns at SO @ less than S1450
patterns at 1l20 grand novelty, worth $1,000.
We recommend these suits as very economical pur-
chase all and stylish.
Just received line of fine extra width black and white
check and Brlaneens We make this lot at 6Oc ward
Bianteens and Mohairs in plain and fancy ombre
stripes These the coming dress fabric the future
Fresh invoice of Black Lace Flouncng-1Snch o. inch
45-lnch and 90inch edge to match.
New Drapery Nets, blacks and coors, new designs
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

A Sunday game of base ball is Kansas
City's best hold. Ten Thousand, accord
ing to the Times, witnessed last Sun
davis game. Poor old Missouri.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The Kansas City Star says the reason
why the State Fair association decided
to not hold fair next fall is because the
prospect for poor crops is so bad. Par
adoxical, but probably correct.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

local inspection law would Immediately
close the great markets for Kansas cat
tie, and break up the extensive dressed
beef trade without giving anything what
ever in return.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

Ella Wheeler Wilcox has now set her
self the tender task of teaching lovers to
propose. Recruiting for divorce courts,
as ii were.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

Meade Republican: Speaking of alfalfa
last Saturday, E. C. K1lbourn, who lives
about four miles southwest of the city,
said that his upland alfalfa was now even
better than that irrigated. He is pastur-
ing hogs on some alfalfa. and says they
are doing remarkably well without any
other feed. Why chance Indian corn,
when at best it can make but an average
crop, when other feed such as alfalfa,
rice corn, Kaffir corn, milo maize and
the reliable, never failing sorghum can
be grown with certainty, and when
grown are just as good feed for any
animal? Peas, we believe, would be a
sure crop and beat corn for fattening.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
Onyx Hosiery for Gentlemen.

Absolutely stainless half hose in black % cents extra
LlSe IS cents; warranted stainless
Mems summer and light weight underwear, extra good
quality specially cheap in price
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

The Kansas City Times says that fifty
joints are fiourishing in Wichita. That
from town which theysay is getting rich
selling beer to prohibition Kansas is at
least cool. What are fifty joints as COM
pared to all the numerous open rum
sinks of our whisky reeking neighbour
Fifty joints, eh? Well, If our esteemed
contemporary would not object to a lit
tie enterprise in the name of our loyal
law ana larger league, and its police
commission, we will give its representa-
tive one dollar each for fifty joints
named OF located in the city of Wichita
Now let our neighbor accept our kind
offer or forthwith apologize for its fifty
Joint insult
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08
HOusekeeperS, Attention! HOuSekeepel
TO OUR QUIT AND COUNTERPANE SALE.

White honeycomb white crochet quilts As cents EACH
perne 1o IS cents extra heavy cents Fancy coored quilts
at 81 cents 81 cents rs uperne 1O "a double weight
"a cents. 80 fine Marseiles quilts at 81 IS
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

We have exhibition beautiful line of white and fancy
wash fabrics cool comfortable and stylish for
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

White Goods Sale White Goods Sale White Goods Sale White Goods Sale
at &c yard at &c yard at &c yard. at lie yard.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

A magnificent line of handkerchiefs.
than of these handkerchefs sold TO any
person.
40 dozen ladies handkerche sale variety of
beautiful designs fancy borders plain hemsttched
embroidered and fancy stylish novelties all French goods
for this sale Is cents each, for % cents.
Gents Furnishing Department.
so dozen Gents Teck Scarfs cents Lawn Ties Marsee
Four in hands, Bows, etc, etc.
All sizes of the best shirt in the world Star unaundred at
As cents.
All sizes in girls and boys Star Shirt Waists the only
liable waist manufactured.
Wichita eagle., 1889-05-08

SATEEN SALE SATEEN SALE SATEEN SALE sATEEN SALE
at o i-5c at 10c. at II lie. atisc,
Tombstone daily epitaph., 1889-08-16

THE n'f-EA T' .is . Ne papsr 2g;. C.. 2 coe"- m tad; t--es c regu'cr telegrc 1bic r.'ess report and does not use ''bot!er pldte."