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Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
Warmers hog Cabin Sarsaparilia,
a QUESTION OF SEX.

BELAIRE, Md, April 1.-Hannah
Calder, who married Kate Beall last Feb
ruary, was before Judge Waters this
morning for writ of habeaus corpus to
secure his wife, who left him shortly after
the marriage. Kate WAS sworn and testi-
fed that she was willing to live with
Hannah if proved to be a man. Hannah
was then called to the stand and testified
that he was man.
The judge asked him if he was willing
to undergo an examination, which ques-
tion Hannah would not answer. Judge
Walters then stated that the court would
do nothing, and it was left entirely with
Kate TO do as she pleased. At 3 O'Clock
Hannah consented to an examination
which was conducted by DR.. J. c. Butler.
of Belaire After the examination, Dr.
Butler made affidavit before Justice Lyle
as TO Hannah's sex and agreed TO keep it
secret,
At $40 O'Clock Hannah left for Balti-
more and Kate returned to her home at
Federal Hill. 1t is, therefore, believed
that Hannah is woman.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
ANOTHER WHISKY TRUST.

NEW YORK, April 12-According to an
evening paper the wholesale whisky deal
ers OF the east have formed an association
which they claim is merely social organ
ization, but which will, it is said, be in
reality another whisky trust. According
to the statement of one of the members
this morning, the wholesalers have been
selling goods at prices so low that there
was no profit in doing business This
state of the trade is said to have
begun about the middle of February,
and is alleged to be the result of
the operations of the gigantic whisky trust
This trust tries to crush out the manufac-
tn ers who would go into their organiza-
ton; the latter, to protect themselves, sell
their goods directly to the retail dealers.
The new trust intends to cooperate with
the distillers' trust by putting their prices
down TO figure below what the anti
trust manufacturers are now selling their
goods. They will be unable to stand this
strain, and will be driven to the wall, and
then the wholesale dealers trust steps in
and raises prices to what they term ''liv-
ing profit" The association has had two
meetings at the Hoffman house this week,
at which several names tor the organiza-
ton have been proposed, but none were
settled upon. All the large wholesale
houses in New York, Boston, Philadel-
phia and Baltimore were represented at
the meeting. The western trust holds its
annual meeting at Peoria next week, and
some sort OF an agreement Will be made
between the two trusts.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
A CHINAMAN KILLED IN SAN FRAN
CISCO,

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 12.-The &c
ond daylight murder in Chinatown within
two weeks occurred late this afternoon,
when Wong Ming ST, who had proprie-
tary interest in cigar factory was stabbed
and almost instantly killed by All Hing
formerly employed in the factory. The
murdered man was standing near the
front door of the place, when Hing en-
tered stealthily and drove a large dirk
knife into his back. ST fell to
the floor in a dying condition, and
the murderer turned to run out of
the place When he was crossing the
threshold he was tripped up by another
Chinese and in an instant he was disarm-
ed. A police whistle blown by some one of
the factory hands attracted a policeman
and the murderer was turned over to him.
A wagon was quickly secured and the
wounded man removed to the Receiving
hospital, but he died before reaching
there. His body was then taken to the
morgue and a crowd of excited Chinese
soon gathered and had TO be driven away
by the police 1t is said the murder was
prompted by a previous dispute over
small sum of money owed 10 the assassin
by his victim.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
FRANK RiNGO DEAD.

KANSAS CITY, April 12.-At o'clock
this morning Frank Ringo, well known
base ball player, breathed his last at his
mothers residence, 1914 Virginia avenue,
while surrounded by the members of his
family and few friends. His second at
tempt at suicide has proven successful.
Ringo had long, to the regret of his
friends, manifested weakness for alcohol,
but when he married a short time ago he
determined to overcome his appetite for
liquor and keep straight" In this he
succeeded up to few weeks ago when his
unfortunate appetite got the best Of his
good resolution and he became intoxicated
and returned home in that condition. His
fall made him very respondent on account
of the modification and shame which he
felt for his conduct. He repeatedly said
that he feared strong drink had obtained
too strong hold upon him and threaten
ed to overcome his weakness in manner
that would certainly prove successful. The
suicide was deliberately planned and
calmly executed. 1t is not known where
Ringo procured the morphine which he
used with such fatal effect. He took
about forty grains of the drug and it had
hours to work upon him before his condi-
ton was discovered. The family did not
suspect that he would carry his suicidal
intention into effect that evening and were
half inclined to think lightly of his
gloomy forebodings.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
SOME BOSTON WAYS.
The Welcome Extended TO a southel
Bridn In the City of Beans

The Welcome Extended to Southern
Bride in the City of Beans.
Boston hospitality has peculiar method
of its own. says the San Francisco Post
Visiting strangers have discovered that AT
entertainments here It is not customary 10
make introductions. OF course the bust
ness of introducing people may be carried
TO excess, but then there IS an opposite ex-
IRENE.
For instance, young and pretty BRIDE
from New Orleans was invited TO q dinner
party on Commonwealth avenue the other
night, the understanding being that the
festive event was in her especial honor
Nevertheless, upon arriving with her hus-
band she was surprised 10 find herself
showed with himself of into a corner, with
out being presented TO any one, and per
mitted 10 remain-after brief word with
the hostess-unnoticed and alone. When
the butler did finally enter TO announce that
the repast was ready the host offered her
his arm; but at the table no attention was
paid to her save by an old dowager at the
farther end of the board. who seemed to be
astonishingly deaf.
MY dear" shouted the old lady, as the
soup succeeded the oysters, pray tell me
how long you have been married"
'Only very few days" replied the guest
Of honor, also loudly, so that she might be
heard.
Evidently, however, the old lady did not
hear; for, when the fish was being brought
on, she cried out again: my dear, have
you been married very longl"
''Notyet week, madame, responded the
bride, louder still this time.
"Oh" said the dowager, az II relieved,
and thereupon relapsed into silence. Rut
the removal Of the roast woke her Up again
my DEAR she remarked, Il aid not W.
derstand how long you sad yo0 had been
married"
Exactly FIVE daysV screamed the young
Uatron, flushing, half with embarrassment,
half with anger.
"Ah, yes" rejoiued the old woman, having
apparently heard this time. And, ny
dear, bow many children did you say yoa
had so farfi
The aDOVe IL a literal fz~.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
ORIGIN OF JUNGLE SAM"

Speculation has recently arisen regard
ing the origin of the term "Uncle Sam" as
applied TO the United States government.
In the war of 1912, between this country
and Great Britain, Ebert Anderson, of
New York, purchased in Troy, n. Y.
large amount of pork for the American
army.
1t was inspected by Samuel Wilson, who
was popularity known as Uncle Sam"
The barrels of pork were marked e. A,
Z. S." the lettering being done by ia
cetious employe of Mr.. Wilson
When asked by fellow workmen
the meaning of the mark (for the
letters L. s., for the United
States, were then almost entirely
new TO them, said ''he did not know, I'M
less it meant Ebert Anderson and Uncle
Sam" alluding to Uncle Sam Wilson.
The joke took among the workmen and
passed currently, and Uncle Sam" him
self being present, was occasionally rallied
on the increasing extent OF bis possessions.
Soon the incident appeared in print, and
the joke gained favor rapidly till 1t pene..
trated and was recognized in every part OF
the country, and. says John Frost, the Bos-
ton historian, will no doubt continue so
while the United States remains a nation.
1t is now firmly imbedded in the Mosaic
of our language, like ''Tippecanoe," LOG
Cabin" and other short but expressive
phrases, which refer TO important events in
the history of the Republic. Both '.Tippe-
canoe" and Log Cabin have taken on
renewed force and vitality since their
adoption by Hon. H. II. Warner. of Safe
Cure fame, in the naming of two of his
great standard remedies, the principal one
known as Warmers Log Cabin Sarsapa-
rlla They are based upon formula SO
successfully used by our ancestors iii the
cure OF the common ailments to which
their arduous labors rendered them liable
in the good old log cabin days.
The name of Warmers Safe Cure, like
wise, will be held in high esteem as fa-
miliar as a household word. while it con-
tinues to cure the worst forms of Kidney
Disease, which the medical profession
confesses itself unable TO do.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
"A = X A 7 Y :

mlSnap. de mao IaIien SICK IN nosp1al-so
very sick that when peace was declared,
AID an account taken of the army, be was
reported dead. But he survived and was at
length able to make his way TO Berlin, where
he sought an interview with the King, but
Frederick was engaged, and would not see
him. Captain Ritter came again and again,
demanding that a pension should be granted
him; but the courtiers whom he saw could
not help him, for the King would not see
him. In the first place, Frederick disli5ed
exceedingly to be importuned and, second
ly, he did net wish to pay more pensions
than he could help.
One day the cham berlain entered the
royal presence, and announced that Captain
Ritter demanded audience.
"Tell him TO go about bis business" cried
the King
:" have told him so, sire; and he answers
me that his only business is to see to the
getting of his pension. II your Majesty
will but see him. Poor fellow he has lost
an arm, and has otherwise suffered. If your
Grace would but listen to him just one mo
ment"
9 Donnerf" exclaimed the impatient mon
arch. II will listen to him exactly one mo-
ment He may come in and speak just two
words. If he venture more I'll Danish him
from the capital"
Shortly afterward the MANNED Captain,
having been duly informed Of the Kings
niggardly grant, entered the presence
chamber, and advanced to the royal seat
In his hand he held a written petition for "a
pension; and, sinking upon his knee, he held
it forth.
How now, man?' demanded Frederick
What do yon wantl"
Sne-SIGNr' answered the old soldier.
He bowed his head. and said no more
The King appreciated the humor Of the
thing; and with hearty laugh he took
the petition, and appended thereto his auto
graDh
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
CHARMS OF CELl5ACY.
A Sketch of How a Miserable Bachelor
SeME ON Buttons.


Did you ever see man il the solitude
and privacy of his study attempt to sew a
betton on by himselfs II is, in all it's de-
tails, says the Housekeeper, one of the most
interesting performances in the world.
First, he hunts for button. Generally, TO
secure it he robs Peter to pay Paul. and
cuts one from another garment This may
be much larger or smaller than the size he
is wearing. Next, he hunts for a needle,
probably he goes out and buys a paper OF
needles. He always chooses the largest
needles, having an impression that larger
needles would sew stronger than small
needles. AS to thread, he gets the coarsest
he can find, and this he doubles. He would
thread his needle. He takes the big needle
in one hand, and his coarse black thread in
the other; he bites of the thread to the de-
sired length; then he tries 70 twist it TO a
fine point. Generally, in this be succeeds
in making two and sometimes three, fine
points out of one end. OF course, he can't
get all these points through the needles
eye at once. He tries hard TO make
the needle and thread get on friend
" terms with each other. Sometimes
it is the needle that kicks, some
times the thread. Sometimes he really
imagines he has threaded his needle. It is
an ocular delusion. The thread has missed
the needles eye half an inch. II IS harder
work than saving wood. At last the needle
IS threaded. Now he tries TO sew the but
ton on without taking his trousers of
This proves failure. he twists himself
into an uncomfortable position, ard so
would sew. But he can not sew so. He
runs the needle into his finger, and MAKES
an iuaudioie exclamation. Again the
needle slips into a feshy part Of the hand.
which induces very audible dash from
the operator. The recording angel knows
what is going on inside Of him, and debts
him with every item. He sews hard. He
has forgotten all about the necessity for a
thimble. BE jams his thumb down on the
needles head. and i p1nctures his thumb
or runs under the uail- By aud by he sews
the buttons eye full OF thread His big
needle does not pass throug Oh any more. He
must stop. he ends By winding the thread
as many times as it viii go under the but
ton, and perhaps ne leaves OF with two or
three inches Of thread sticking outside A
woman can, through many outward fndics-
tions. tell when nan has been irving TO
sew on . button he doesn : know the
shIbboleth Of needle and thread, and {:
catches somewhere every tine At las.
the button IS seEed On, AID he IS proud CT
lis work
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
WHITTIER ON PRISON LABOR.

NEW YORK, April 12.-John j. Whittier,
the venerable poet, has written the follow
ing letter to William I. Round, secretary
ofthe Prison association. apropos of the
meeting of that association which will be
held at Steinway hall next Monday even
ing:
William F. Round, ESQ.,: Mr. Dear Mr..
Round-I am glad to hear that public
meeting is to be held in your city to protest
il the name of Christianity and humanity
against the enforced idleness in prisons,
perilous alike TO body and mind, which can
only result in filling your prisons with
maniacs My sympathies are with the la
boring class in all their just demands, and
would favor every legitimate measure
which promises to benefit them But the
SUPPRESSION of labor in the prisons is too
small gain for them to be purchased by
the transformation of prisons into mad
houses, | trust further reflection, and the
knowledge of the dreadful consequences of
the slow torture of brooding idleness. will
ere long induce them to forego what must
be very tritling benefit at the best With
my best wishes for the success of your
philanthropic endeavors, am very truly
thy friend, JOHN e. WHITTIER.
''Danvers, Mass, 4-5-lSS9.'
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
EOWIN ROOTH

NEW YORK, April Edwin Booth was
met walking on Twenty-thjrd street this
afternoon. In speaking about his health
Alr. Booth said: II feel almost well, and
shall start by the limited on Sunday morn
ing to rejoin the company in Cleveland.
| wanted rest for / have now been work
ing pretty steadily for several years. 1t
is less the acting than the constant travel
ing that affects me. The continual shak-
ing of train, combined with my incessant
smoking, makes me nervous. | shall have
TO be more moderate about my cigars for
the future
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
A DISASTROUS STORM.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April IA heavy
thunder, wind and hail storm visited por-
tons OF western Pennsylvania, eastern
Ohio and Maryland today, doing consider
able damage At Elk Garden, Md, a
flash of lightning instantly killed John
Weber, aged IS years, and two horses; at
Franklin, Pa, tank containing 5000 bar
rels of naptha was struck and DESTROYED;
at Masontown, Pa, the roof of the $40, 900
public school building was lifted off, plate
glass windows broken and store fronts
blown in; at Steubenville hailstones large
as eggs fell. In this city there was heavy
thunder storm and large hailstones, but no
damage reDOrted
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
To His small Majesty

Well, my baby. how do you rnd
This great, round world. Is IL very
To wee, small man like your
Is II very larger Have you found that outl
Is there plenty of fun 10 laugh about
Are there plenty OF things to do,
Is IL very hard-if you sit down fsstf
Is IL very dsrk-if you're hurried past
a most amusing toyT
Is 1t very soft on mothers breastf
Is II very sweet when lulied 70 rest
SLEEPY, baby boyi
Does IL often rata when things 20 wrongf
Does Il often tr!ll food OF songf
Is II often heavy when the way - long!
Is uhsppy. and sorry,
And grave and gay
Just as you find it.
Every dsyi
The baby opens his great brown eyes;
he looks me over with sad surprise
" mere have you been these Macy DAYS,
That You re only learning bahy's ways,
YOU'D better so eac'. 10 your ink and yous
books,
10 your ola sti1 ways and your grown -up looks
Il baoys baby tho whole world through.
There's nothing else ! car tell 70 you.
And. whetAerhe'G cross. or grave or CAV
a babys a baby, anyway
And hts world OF Sorrows. or Smiles sna s,gh.
lie hnas Il ALTA mother syas"
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
Employees of the Treasury Depart
ment Steal Large Sums from
the Government.
Deputy Collector Harmed, Ex-Treasury
Agent Beecher and Quincy A. Brooks
Indited for the Crime
Examination Of the Books Reveals q
Most Startling Oondition-False Re-
ceipts Given for Many Thous-
auds-Harned Confesses
Several Irregularities.
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL OFFICE. WICHITA, Kan. April
12.-The highest temperature was 66o,
the lowest 49,. and the mean Sc, with
fresh northwest to north winds, slightly
cooler, generally cloudless weather, rising
barometer.
Maximum velocity of the wind: North
west 20 miles per hour at 3:05 p, m.
Reduced barometer at a. m. 29.72
inches; at p. m. 20 759 inches.
Mean relative humidity 20 per cent.
Last year on April II the temperature
was: At a. N. Al, at noon 81, at Z p. N.
80, mean 46
FRED L. JOHNSON. Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
April 1.-THE indications for.twenty-four
hours, commencing Saturday, April Is, 1T
Z a. m.
For Missouri and Kansas: Fair; station
airy temperature except cooler in Missouri;
variable winds
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The proceedings
of the supreme court Of the United States
today were as follows: j. c. Harper OF
Cincinnati, Harry E. Knight of Washing
ton, D. c., and Eugene Treadweli OF New
York city were admitted 10 practice.
Nos pa and $40 John Haskell Butler.
administrator, ct a., appellants. Vs. the
Boston and Savannah Steamship company;
argument continued by Mr.. Chas. Theo-
dore Russell, Jr., for the appellee. and con-
Guided by Mr.. Frank Goodwin for the ap-
pellanrs.
No. 245. Jesse r. Wilson, receiver, etc,
appellant. vs.. James B. Edulonds; argu-
menced By MI ". Willoughby for appel
liant, continued by Mr.. Nathaniel Wilson
for appellee and by Mr.. Enoch Totten for
appellant.
Adjourned until tomorrow at u o'clock
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
NORTHERN AID NOT.NEEDEo.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 12.-Frank
Cheatham bivouac, confederate veterans,
at a meeting tonight passed the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the members Of Frank
Cheatham bivouac have seen with regret
and modification that certain organiZa-
tions, purporting to represent confederate
soldiers in the south, have sent commit
tees to the north to beg aid for the support
of INDECENT confederate citizens. While
we fully appreciate any proffer of sympa-
thy from the northern people for our
needy confederate soldiers, we emphasize
the declaration that we repudiate any eff
fort, directly or indirectly, to beg for them
in the north.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
a PETITION FOR MERE

SPRINGFIELD. III, April 12-Louis H.
Neebe, of Chicago, IS in the city securing
the signatures of members of the general
assembly to petition for the pardon of
his brother, Oscar w. Neebe, who is serv-
ing a lifetime sentence in Joliet tor COM
plicity in the noted Haymarket massacre.
The petition, which he will present 20 Gov
ernor Fi!er. is unusually strong, being
signed by some of the best known LAWYERS,
ministers and other public men in the
state. Among them are United States
Senetor Farwell. Congressman Mason,
Mayor Roche and ex-Mayor Harrison.
There are over GOO signatures IN all.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,


Dear Sir-On the morning of the 1st
inst. Il telegram was received from you
reading as follows: II hereby request
that my resignation as minister be placed
at the presidents disposal. ESigned] Bel
mont" Your request has been COMPLIED
with and am directed by the president to
inform you that in Difference in your eX-
pressed wish your resignation is accepted,
with regret that your voluntary retirement
deprived the service of a faithful and com
petent representative. While it Is
naturally inferred from the language Of
your telegram that you hold yourself at
the disposal of the president and while it
is gratifying to assume that you will con-
tinue to acceptably perform tie duties of
your office until your successors arrival,
1t appeared courteous and proper in adj
viSing you by telegraph of the acceptance
OF your resignation to ascertain your will
lngnesS to remain at your post until
relieved and | have accordingly today teie-
graphed you saying your resignation is
accepted and asking whether it would be
agreeable to await the arrival of your sue
cessor. Pending the receipt of your reply
to this inquiry further instruction in re-
gard to presentation of your letter of re-
call is necessarily deferred. The president
has sent to the senate the nomination of
ex-senator Thomas w. Palmer, of Michi-
gan, as your successor. | am. etc, etc.
JAMES G. BLAINE
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
IaTTEp DAY SAINTS.

st. JOE. April 12-The business OF the
worlds conference Of Latter Day Saints
practically closed tonight with the ap-
pointment Of 10 missionaries hy the
quorum Of twelve. The mission: field
covers the border and territorial portions
~ this Country, Canada, Englaud, Aus
tral;a. Wales and the Sandwich Islsnds-
Hiram Rathbun Was elected president Of
the quorum ot elders Religious services
will be held saturday ard Sencsy, after
which the 500 delegates Will return horc.
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
FATAL MINE EXPLOSION.

ternoon about o'clock an explosion oc-
Cured in the Struggles mine, instantly
killing an employe named Crook and
wounding three others named Collins
Mcintyre and Sherman. One man was
handling giant powder when it was acct
dentally ignited and exploded. Collins
died this morning and Mcintyre has one
eye blown out and an arm broken His
condition is critical. Sherman will re-
Wichita eagle., 1889-04-13
HE CHICAGO ANNEXATION DISPUTE

Z.
CHICAGO, H., April l2.-Proceedings to
test the validity of the annexation of por-
tions of the town or township of Cicero to
the west and south towns Of Chicago
were begun in the circuit court to-
day by Daniel Alderman, one of the trus-
tees of Cicero.
Mr.. Alderman filed petition for man
damus to compel Edward :. Austin, clerk
of the board Of trustees of the town
Of Cicero. to call his name as trustee on
all questions that may be pending before
the trustees.
Austin refuses TO call Ackermans name
upon the ground that when the latter was
elected trustee in April, 1856. he resided
in portion of the town of Clciro which,
accorC ing TO the late supreme court de-
cision, became disannexed from Ciciro and
annexed to Chicago by the election of No
vember 1887. Alderman claims, however.
that Cicero is organized as a town, or
village, under the state law, and is not
township under the purview of the state
township organization laws: that the law
under which il was sought 20 annex the por-
tions of territory named Is applicable only
to townships, and that, therefore, there
was no valid annexation, the recent de-
cision of the supreme court notwithstand-
ing.
Whichever way this case Is decided ii
will be taken TO the suprems court. This
adds new complexion TO the question as
TO the validity of the recent election III
this city growing out of the decision of the
supreme court that these portions OF
Cicero were legally annexed to the towns
of South and West Chicago.