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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

The St Louis & san Francisco railway
is now the only line running Pullman
Palace sleeping cars from Wichita 20 -.
Louis without change: and ia addition 20
this service they also run elegant free re-
clining chair cars aud handsome day
coaches between the two mentioned citis-.
The Frisco line Is the shortes. and
quickest line under one management be-
tween Wichita and st. Louis, and has for
years furnished TO its patrons IA unsnr-
passed through train service, not being
dependent upon connecting liues 70 make
through route IA Is the case with ether
lines. consequently the delays - yeHaiious
TO travellers are not encountered. only
one change Of cars 20 Boston, New York
and other principal intermediate cities.
Trains leave Oak street union depot at
1910 q. IN. and 10 p N.
For lowest rates, maps, time tables apd
snv other general information call upon or
address W ID. Murdoch. passenger and
ticket agent, No. I2z y. Main a.
d. WIsHAKT,
Gen'L Pass. Agt-, 81 Louis 30
". G. MELVILLE.
Travelling Pass Agt-. 81 Louis. Mo.
Is Z,
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Advice to sfoshera.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children tee;hing. lt
soothes the child. softsns the gums, ailays
all pain, cures wind collie and IS the best
remedy for diarrh9a. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle dos * w4o d
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
PHILApELPHIA, July o. 1854

Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan
Gentlemen:-We have seen one OF your
Mortgage Loan Registers at the ofice Of
the Philadelph;a Mortgage and Trust Co,
this city, and shall De obliged IL you Will
send this company one 2miiar in al re-
spects at your earliest convenience. and 70
main RESPECTFULLY yours.
THEODORE FgoTHrSeE4x,
CsEs Secretary
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Fast Train 10 st. Louis and tho East Wis
Missouri Pacific Ny

Composed of day coaches, elegant free
reclining chair cars, and Pullman sleepers,
leaves Wichita at 1i.3o a. IN. runs
through to ST. Louis solid, arriving there
at $40 a. M, next day. This is one and
one-hatf hoursquicker than any other line
running both reclining chair cars and
Pullman sleepers from here through with
out change. City ticket Office l37 Main
street
T. z. BLECKLEY.
d140tt Pass. and Ticket Agent
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To Comfy super,ntendcn,..

We have just completed large number
of sets OF school records, including the new
book las required by law, register ot war
rants presented to and paid by treasurer.
Orders filed promptly.
The WICHITA EAGLK.
dIO7-tfs Wichita. hausax
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

CITY CLERKS OFFICE,
WICHITA, Kan, January II, 1889.
Notice is hereby given to the qualified
voters of the city of Wichita that the reg
istration books for the year A. ID. 1889, are
now opened, and that citizens OF said city
can register at this office according to the
provisions of law d49 lot
FRED ScHATTNFR City Clerk
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
ladies and Gentlemen

IAN obtain a cup of fine hot coffee or tea
bny time Of day or evening at Spurgen's
lunch room on Douglas near the Manhat-
tan. His coffee and tea is STEPPED mot
boiled) in two elegant nickel plate urns.
Il h-2t
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Visitors to Wichita

Can live nicely and economically at Spur
gems, on Chicago plan, near the Manhat-
ton on Douglas. You pay only for what
you order Everything new. Cut this out.
d 54-tf
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Money 70 loan in SUMS Of 40 and up
ward on household goods. furuiture.
pianos, stock and all good chastei security.
loaus renewed at original rates
W 3 WALLAsTox,
Rom 8. Sec. Main and First Sta. over
Fourth Essonal B&ck. ss-lZs
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Passengers for Wellsford, for Cc,dwater
and Ashland be sure and take Lakes
straight line and save twenty-four hours
time;' arrives at Coldwater at $50 p. m.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Charters.
Blank charters and all kinds Of lega
blanks for sale by
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
d71 If Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
Rcnfal Agencies.

Rent registers for sale at this Office
Orders by mail will receive prompt atteri
ton. Address the Wichita EAGLE, Wich-
tia, Kan. '5-tf
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Special to Attorneys.

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale at this
Office Orders by mail promptly filed
Address all orders TO the Wichita EAGLE.
Wichita. Kan dg5tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Ladies' use Cooper's famous Gala Lily
Gala cream for the complexion. Pretty
rs the setting sun, fresh as the morning
dew and as good as gold. For sale by all
druggists d5O-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

We have complete line Of books and
blanks as required BY the township trus
tees. township treasurer, justice OF the
r.eacs. constable and road overzesx. Orders
promptly tiled Correspondence solicited
TIE WICHITA EAGLE,
dfoeLsf wichita. Kansas
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Blank City Lease.

Our form of lease on city property is the
most complete and perfect one yet gotten
up 1t was prepared by an attorney who
5 authority on such business. S4tf
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Inachsrs, Examination.

The regular examination for teachers
will be held in the city high school Satur-
day. January 26, 1889, beginning at $50
a. m ID. :. PENCE,
d46-17t-w49-2t County Superintendent.
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dI07-tf'
Coal Dealers

Scale books, coal tickets. etc. for sale at
this Office Orders 10y mail will receive
prompt attention. Address The Wichita
EAGLE, Wichita, Kan. 1Jtf
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REAL ESTATE

To the Editor of the EAGi C.
Please announce the name Of Robert Carson as a
candidate for councilman in the First ward at the
spring election. u "
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., *. & \. R'y, Rock
Island Route" between Wichita, Topeka
Kansas City. ST. Joseph. Chicago, st.
Louis 9I
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

All Drivers have positive orders 20 pre-
vent passengers from getting on and OF
front platform of cars, or stand on the
same
Passengers must keep of of the front
platform. WICHITA STREET R'Y Co.
S&tf
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STORES

Is CENTS TO IL CENTS.
20 pieces linen table damask;
we have more than we want;
brought Is cts easily, now only
IL cts.
$500 TO $3.50.
so pair all wool scarlet blan-
ketS. They sod for "a. Another
case Of too warm Weather-nOw
only $3.50.
$500 TO $1.9O.
80 pair extra large white blan-
ketS, weigh 6 lbs; we must get rid
Of them, now, only $1.oO.
$500 TO $1.3o.
Bigger value you never saw.
3S pair white bianketS-we sold
many at So, now only $l.3o.
$3.50 TO 1894.
40 pair extra fine white blan-
ketS. Look at them if you need
them. They are cheap, now only
1924.
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Abstracters.

Blank abstracts for sale at his Office
Abstracts printed to order. Orders by
mail promptly attended to. Address the
Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan. 75-tf
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Notice.

Buy coal from the Economy, lie North
Market. 1.-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Dressmakers and others to call and in
vestigate the TRUE Tailor System of dress
cutting. No fitting. No. ll2 Fletcher
block, Second street. 41-l0#
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., X. & N. railway,
Crock Island Route" between Wichita,
Topeka, Kansas City, ST. Joseph, Chicago
ST. Louis. 9u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

The popular line tor California, Oregon
Washington territory and all Pacific coast
points is the Missouri Pacific. EFT. Scott
Route" 143tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

The Eagle pocket real estate book has
become a universal favorite among dealers
generally in the west. 2ois
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

For farm loans call at Lombard
Mortgage Company. Money paid as soon
as papers are executed. do9-woO-f
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HEApY AND FOR sALE AT TINS OFFICE

New and Important Book for Kansas
Lawyers.
kansas Pleading and Practice In Ctvi
Cases, with forms. by irwin Taylor, OF
the Topeka bar, author Of "Brief-Digest.'
Annotated Code" etc. Octave, 90
pages, 81 net Sent postpaid on receipt OF
price. The WICHITA EAGLE,
Wichita Kan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
dl@G

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale At this
Office. Orders by mail promptly filed
Address all orders 70 The WICHITA EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan. z T.. Aurdcck, Manager.
6es 80
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ADJUSTMENTS.

vr7JcHITA MUSEUM e. FAMILY THEATRE,
w South Main Street, opposite Hotel Netropole.
Grand aggregation of New Freaks and
Novelties
WEEK COMMENCING
- Monday, - January = 14th, -
-CURIO HAIL.
For One Week only, the giant
DAHOM L,
Largest Man in the World,
The Iron Jaw Wonder,
JESSIE DAIR MATTHEW'S.
THEATRE
The Sensational Melo-drama in four acts,
A HEROINE = IN RAGS
Performance every afternoon and night
open DAILY FROM TO 10 p. NJ
Ladies and childrens day Saturday afternoon
when the little ones will be admitted at
Half Prices cents
1Oc - Admits to See Everything - 1oc
d49-6t+
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Than Half Price.

Five hundred five pound pals of jelly
and preserves at p cents each.
KELLER x KELLER,
d45tf 2I5 South Main St.
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Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains OH the c., K. & n. railway,
Rock Island Route" between Wichita,
Topeka. Kansas City, St Joseph. Chicago.
St. Louis. 9tf
Each Township Treasurer should
have Treasures Record, Stray Record,
transcripts, Compiled Laws of 1885, and
a full assortment of blanks For sale at
this office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
Don't
Registration Not ce.

Be fooled, but buy your Wier City coal
from the Economy: lie n. Market. 41-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

c. II. Mcknight, at the Economy, sells
1000 for ton, at 116 y. Market. 47-tf
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so CENTS TO % CENTS.
90 dozen ladies' imported cash.
mere hose reduced from so cts to
% cts.
20 CENTS TO 10 CENTS.
40 dozen misses merino hose
reduced from 20 cts to 10 cts
$500 TO 90 CENTS.
One lot gents fancy undershirts
and drawers. fine goods, reduced
from So to 30 cts.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18
W2nfpd

The only Wier City shaft coal at the
Economy lI6 n Market 41-tf
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More Blankets.
More Comforts.
Bear in mind we want you to
have them, we want the money
out or them
S2.oo TO S1.25.
65 pair silver gray blankets,
sold formerly at So, now only
$1.25.
$1.6e TO 90 CENTS.
35 pair grey blankets are cheap
at 81 so, but they must go now
for SO cts.
us CENTS TO 80 CENTS
Bed comforts sold at rs cts
now SO cts.
S1.1S TO rs CENTS.
Bed comforts worth $1.18 for
rs CTS.
$1.25 TO 80 CENTS.
Bed comforts cheapat $1.25 for
SO cts.
$3.50 TO $1.OO.
Bed com forts sold heretofore at
$3.50 now 81.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Buy your coal from the Economy. 116
n Market 41-tf
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Leading Question: Where Shall Eat?
Try Spurgen's on Chicago plan, near the
Manhattan. 54-2t
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ERAwFORD'S GRAND,
l. NJ CRAWFORD, Manager.
- The Musical Event Of the Season
Saturday. - January - 18th
At O'Clock p. m.
GRAND ORCHESTRAL AND VOCAL PER-
TORRANCE,
By Former Members of the Celebrated
Theodore Thomas Orchestra,
OF New York and Boston symphony Orchestra.
MISS ELSA CLARK CUSHING.
Prima Donna Soprano,
Sale of seats commences Wednesday morn
ing. January 10th,
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I...ther andCIofh

Alphabetical index tabs made 20 orde
Orders by mail promptly attended to. Al
dress the Wichita EAGLE, Wichita. Kan
51tf
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Ladies hoods only 10 cts.
Child'S silk and velvet caps only
Is cts.
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rs CENTS TO 3S CENTS.
Gents white merinO undershirt.
reduced from rs cts to 80 CTS.
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s. 10 o
SUPERINT END e n I S.

Just completed and for sale at this Office Record
Of Teachers Ability, for by superintendent and
Principals of COMMON, CITY and GRADED
SCHOOLS Can be used IN any city The book %
of a convenient size to carry in the pocket Boaha
in Cloth 20 cents Flexible Back, SlOO Sent by mai
TO any address upon receipt of 81 cents for cloth and
81 on for flexible binding, Orders by mail VIII re-
eeive prompt attention. Address
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
WICHITA. KANSAS.
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so CENTS TO Is CENTS.
12pieces mohair check suitings,
good shades, we sold all season at
so cts, now only 25 cts.
rs CENTS TO 80 CENTS.
8 pieces all wool paid suitings.
very desirable shades, we sold
them readily at rs cts, now only
80 Cts.
80 CENTS TO "a CENTS.
II pieces all wool cashmere
that are worth every cent or 90
cts per yard, now only "a cts.
As CENTS TO Is CENTS.
10 pieces 36-inch fine wool
SergeS, everybody price has been
45 cts, now only Is cts.
So CENTS TO 10 CENTS.
- pieces broken plaid SuitingS,
we sold them at 35 cts, now only
19 cts.
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Economy Coal Co., ZIG n. Market. Aft
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Do you want hosiery? IF SO,
call at the BOSTON STORE.
They offer them far below any
cOmpetitO"
20 CENTS TO 8 CENTS.
80 dozen misses ribbed hose
sold during the entire season for
20 cts, reduced to 8 cts.
35 CENTS TO 10 CENTS.
% dozen ladies' cashmere hose,
elegant, value at So cts, now only
10 cts.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Loans on improved farms made at
lowest rates Lombard Mortgage Com
panJ. 90 WIZ
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Coney muffs reduced from ST
to 40 cts.
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GIGANTIC !; CLEARING
, CONTINUES UNDATED.


IS CENTS TO IA GENTS.
SO dozen boys wool gloves, the
remainder OF q lot OF 800 dozen
bought this season, reduced rom
% cts to II cts.
S1.oo TO 90 CENTS.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed under
wear, white and cOlored, none
ever sold for less than 81, now
only 4o cts.
$500
for choice OF 65 Newmarkets,
formerly sold from 50 to $40
So CENTS
for choice OF 80 children's gar
mentS, age 4, g, 8, 10 and II years.
We must sell them.
Is PER CENT. LESS THAN COST
Not less than selling, but less
than our cost is the way our
plush garments are to be sold.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-18

Boys plush caps trimmed In
aStrican reduced from rs to Sc
cts.
, 1889-01-03
FROM WALLA wALLA.
Unatilla County To be Divided-The Rail
way Stock Case, Etc.

UhhtlliA SOunty tO be DtSIueu-Ihe kaii-
way stock Case, Etc.
WALLA WALLA, Jan. 2. Special
There is to be massmeeting OF the cit-
zens of the northern half of Umatilla coun-
ty at Milton tomorrow in the interest Of
the division OF the county. Senator Wa
ger Ia expected to present IA petition of
600 names, embracing about all the resi-
dents of the northern half, ready for pre-
sentation to the legislature. The chief
source of the division sentiment lies In the
location of the county seat. NJ ilton and
Weston are both strong aspirants.
The evidence in the case Of the persons
arrested for driving stock on the track of
the Oregon Railway x Navigation Com.
John Byrnes, one of the defendants, had
been paid about $4,000 for stock killed.
Further testimony was adduced showing
the positive ad mission of John aud Albert
Byrnes to driving stock into the cut to be
killed. The father of the boy offered to
give half the value of horse killed to the
section boss ''if he would turn it in all
right" The defense claim an aibi for
Gustavson and Smith. "a to the killing of
stock on November 18TH The case is still
in progress.
The free postal delivery went into effect
to-day. f. +. Bufiin. Lewis G.. Goodw
and Robert l.. Stewart we're appointed car
riers with Ben Wfggan and Robert Fix as
supernumeraries. The street boxes haye
not arrived yet.
WALLA WALLA, w. T., Dec. 81. Spe-
cial.-Tnis afternoon ut the penitentiary
John Kelly, a convict for Seattle bur-
glary. while assisting in carrying an iron
beam, was thrown down from the third
story to the ground, resulting in trac-
tured skull and hip very badly. He may
not recover.
The man so badly hurt at the dance at
Prescott Christmas night is reported to
have died yesterday from the effects of "a
fractured skull. 1t is impossible to get to
use the wire to Prescott tonight.
Free postal delivery goes into operation
here Wednesday.
, 1889-01-03

frcm the special audience accorded TO the
foreign Ambassadors. Al the latter recep-
tion the emperor 10 reported IN having ad-
dressed each Representative OF the great
powers In the same formula, expressing
his desire for u continuance Of cordial re-
latious.
Prince Bruuswick's attack Of neuralgic
Rout is abating. but he Is unable TO Tx the
date for his coming to Berlin. He will
CERTAINLY not be able either to be present
st the opening Of the landta, or partici.
pate In the colonial debates OF the reichs.
tav.
The emperor and empress sent Prince
Bismarck souie costly Christmas gifts.
The laodtag will be opened by the em.
peror, and the session will be an interest.
ing one The government measure in
cludes bills dealing With the police admin
istratiOn in the Eastern provinces, clerical
education in Posen and the extension OF
the railways on the Eastern frontier. For
the last named purpose Minister Waybach
wants credit Of Al, 900, 900 marks.
The public prosecutors to-day served
upon Prof. Gifecken an indictment for
high treason. II Is q voluninious docu-
ment indicating long trial and the CALI
ing Of numerous witnesses. The trial will
likely begin at Leipsic ut the end Of Jam
uary. The indictment embraces the entire
working life of Giffecken in trying to prove
that he has been the persistent enemy OF
Germany.
, 1889-01-03
HEAVEN TO EARTH.
A Descent of 1000 Feet by an
Eronaut ut Seattle.
LONE HIGHwAYMAN AT WORK.
vvs Msn sent 90 the Pen From Portland
--Csass News OF General
Intsrest.

SEATTLE, w. T., Jan. 2, Special -
Tfk. r. A. Vantassel made the mach
osled-of balloon ascension and parachute
juip here to-day in sight of many thou
ed people. The balloon, which Is a new
q made In Seattle, was inflated during
yeAerday afternoon and this morning ut
"a, gasworks with 27.O00 cubic feet Of gas.
II ascent WAS mads At o'clock, the par
aohite being fastened to the side OF the
aifsbip by means of q light rope. At the
hekht Of $500 feet the balloon started
t0sards the harbor. II did not go out
0ve the harbor, but followed the
linz of the waters. The vessel, in
the meanwhile. continued to ascend and
whsn about 1000 feet up the eronaut made
jump. The first 500 feet we're made at
. fightful velocity, but the speed OF the
pamchute then slat kened and descended
slosly to the water. When the umbrella
opened Vantassel lost his holt on the para
Chute and was held only by a strap around
the wrist. he finally succeeded in regain
ing his grasp, though the vessel oscillated
widely to and fro during the struggle, and
rendered his efforts exceedingly hard.
Tho descent was made in
the balloopist was picked up by small
The balloon came down on tree at
Smiths Cove. but slightly damaged. Van
tassel's subscription amounts to 300 or
$500.
The Pontiac Brick and Pile Company
with capital stock of $4,000 and M. j.
Carkeek, j. A. Harrington and Chharles
J. Fox, Jr., as incorporators, was oday
oruanizpd
, 1889-01-03

sailors soon splashiun in the bay. After
sevsral inefrctual attempts again 10 board
the vessel they gave Il up and returned TO
the shore wet and bleeding, while the
schooner proceeded on her way.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 81 The de.sils
Of the losses which it 10 supposed have
been sustained by various San Francisco
and Eastern business houses through the
mysterious departure from this city Of
Charles +. Merle. president OF the Cali.
fornia Bone Meal Fertilizing Company,
local agent for N. X. Fairbanks l. Co.,
Chicago land dealers. are difficult to OBJ
tain, and 1t il probable will not be def
nitely known before the meeting OF the di-
rectors Of the fertilizinx company. which
will be held Monday. IL IL nov stated
that the lOsses aggregate about $50 600.
SAN Francisco. Dec. 81. Special The
wind began 10 blow yesterday and the
prospects are that tomorrow will be a
clear day, and that an excellent opportun-
ity will be afforded to observe the total
eclipse Of the sun. Several parties have
been encamped for week in localities
favorable for observations, and 1t is eX.
pected that a large number OF persons will
20 to the region Of totality Tomorrow.
SAN FRAscIsCo, Dec. 2l, Special
Henderson Brothern have decided TO con
tinue their line of clipper ships from
erick Billings, Captain Sherman. This
raises the number OF lines of clippers TO
three. The rate on freight from New
York is higher than for Eve years.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 81, Special Evan
Il. Evans. dealer In gents furnishing
goods assigned to-day. Assets. 1876, 900;
liabilities, 81. 900.
, 1889-01-03
GENERAL HARRISON SPEAKS.
He Made u Brief, but Touching Address
to . q. A. X. Post.


INDIANAPOLIs, Jan. 2.-George II.
Thomas Post No H. the oldest G. A. X.
post in the city, held its regular annual
installat meeting Tonight. General
Harrison made brief address. He re-
ferred to the fact that many man had
gone into the army and gone ont of the
army, and that he was about to be must
cred in again. He WAS glad to see them;
to be with them, and he valued beyond
expression the broad comradeship of the
G.. A. X. He felt it was great
en- TO them of defending the flag and
it was an honor that should be valued
above all other bonors. Jney had not
only defended the flag of their country,
born and baptised in the blood of the revO
luton, but also defended and preserved
the ideas and principles of free govern
ment, as they were handed down to us
from patriots of old. He spoke briefly
upon the subject of the free ballot and a
fair count. He feared no interference
from foreign nations. We were at peace
with the world and neither did he fear or
apprehend civil dessensions. The only
menace TO our institutions to-day and to
the perpetuity of our government was the
ballot. He would like to hear the
bugle call throughout the land demanding
pure ballot, honestly expressed and fair.
ly counted. 1t as the tnain safeguard OF
our institutions. and it's suppression under
any circumstances could not be tolerated.
He expected his comrades to stand up re.
Rardless of partisan feeling. for honesty
and fairness. He closed mis- address with
a touching farewell in the following
words; God bless you every one. May
God bless your homes and your families,
and finally may we all be reunited and
marshalled in that grand army above"
As the General spoke his farewell words.
slowly and patheticaly, many of the veter-
ans were weeping, and silence relgned in
the big hall for several seconds after he
concluded. Then his comra les iled past
bim and each man shook mis- hand cor
daily.