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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
Claus is a Sweet One.

The sugar trust thought it had Claus
Spreckels in a corner, but Claus smiles
and rattles off homely remark about
the bitterly cold state of the weather
that will have to prevail when such a
trick is worked on him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
A Hint.

"You do MOTIVE very far from here. said
Miss Pepperton 10 a young man who had Les
hour after hour pas without 20 much a.
looking a: the clock.
s'Not very: but ~hy do you sskr'
''Because you urvsr seezn 10 have any fear
Of being late for breAkfaxt---MsrchAns
Trsveler
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
He Spoke by the Gard.

The Shah of Persia said one or two
witty things in England. Referring to
Mr.. Gladstone's golden wedding he re-
marked that it was better ''to live fifty
years with one woman than one year
with fifty women"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

While Dom Pedro has a pension OF
100000 on his leaving power, Mr..
Cleveland would like to get that $40, 900
political contribution back.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

Wichita has resubmission club four
teen hundred strong, and there is not a
Democrat in it.-kinsley Mercury.
Yes, but the anti-resubmlssion papers
say that they are all a lot of "bums OF
eluns - etc
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

There is plot to depose King Alex
ander of Servia, the II year old poten-
tate. He might be taken across the
knee of the powers and spanked.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Kitchen CareSSeS

A man may be as bold as lion,
But how sheepish he will look
If his wife comes into the kitchen
And catches him kissing the cook!
-Eychapoe
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
Lines of Etiquette.

Ny dearest girl. beg yosi'll not
Begin your senssncsa 'Oh, say"
Eschew iikevise the SOUP ''GreAi Scott -
For slang. my love. 10 BOT .su fat
Carlyle Smith In Life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
9ailg r as1e
MARSHALL NJ. MURDOCK. Editor.

Kansas has averaged about four
hundred divorces per year since she was
admitted to the union.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

There IS a Kansas paper whose sub
scribers are so tar behind that il sdyer-
tlses COWS taken on subscription"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

Emporia Republican: IL this suspense
keeps mp they Will soon Dc referring 70
him as Sigh Leland
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

The Farmers Alliance of Illinois has
adopted rather extensive political pro-
gram. It embraces "the abolition of
monopolies and trusts; reduction of the
treasury surplus; free coinage of silver;
reduction of taxes on whisky and tobac-
co: opening of the Hennepin canal; aboli-
ton of the double system of taxation on
real estate and its mortgages; reduction
of freight and passenger rates: govern
ment ownership of railroads and tele-
graphs; better control of the liquor traf-
fic, election of United States senators by
the people, and uniform system of text
books IN the pnblic schools AS citi-
zens the farmers unquestionably have
the right to express their views upon all
questions that affect the public welfare.
but whenever they have devoted them
selves to politics to the neglect of sub
jects german to their own vocation,
they have been the greatest sufferers
The more successful the farmer the
stronger becomes his influence in other
matters.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

The fire Saturday night in Minneapolis
that resulted in the death of some ten
persons and complete destruction of a
mammoth block of buildings, was one of
the most distressing incidents of the kind
that has occurred recently. 1t would
seem to be next to criminal to construct
a great eight-story building in which
from one to three hundred people were
to be employed constantly, that in case
of fire on any of the lower floors the only
means of escape from the upper portion
of the structure would be cut off. There
is less excuse for such disasters than
there is for many of the terrible railroad
catastrophes in which the public are
quick to lay the blame upon some hap
less employe. Economy of space in the
construction of buildings in large cities
IS an important consideration, but it can
never outweigh the safety of those who
occupy them in case of fire.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
Yhs aalehta aailu gag uesdaa goruiug eeubsr l5ss

AS will be seen from our special in
this mornings EAGLE from Pratt City.
the people of that county will on the
18th of December vote on proposition
to issue the bonds of the county in the
sum of $500 for the purpose of aiding
the sugar industry in that county. Their
plan is to establish five or six auxiliary
plants at convenient points in the county
so as to afford the farmers facilities for
the quick delivery of their crops of cane,
the saccharine substance to be extracted
at these points and piped into the CEN
trail plant in Pratt City, there to be re-
duced to sugar. The plan is certainly
feasible and if proper business manage
ment Is given the various details of the
enterprise there can be but little doubt
of its success and big thing for Pratt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
Beautiful Dress Goods, Silks, Woolens

We offering colored Silks make
ing exquisite with magnificent novelties
Silks
Fabrics ell
the designs full lines
Prestleys Black Silk Warp Henriettas.
White Blankets 81 A. pairs Blankets s. A.
Gu n Comforts.
celebrated
everything made.
Cashmere
25 30 and 5oc 20 Mems Camels Hair @ Scarlet
a
HAIR 81 Is and 81 90 Odd lot
Of Underwear at As, and Gee New line of neckwear
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
napid Transit i'm Washington.

If l were searching for a simile for slowness
more expressive than those of the snail and
molasses, should use the Washington vehicle
of street transportation. Not long since l
was right on a car line, and could have ridden
where wanted to so for five cents but was
in hurry and took cab, for which paid
fifty cents, telling the man of my anxiety to
save time Many times | called TO him to
drive faster, but each time he replied that he
couldn't. Finally, in desperation, used I'M
usually strong language in demanding why
- he could not go faster.
Because" he said, calmly, "the cars in the
way"
He was following in the track just behind
that fine vehicle which had rejected as slow.
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
A MODERN KNIGHT.
A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF TER
ENCE V. POWDERLY.
His Career as Apprentice, Mechanic ana
Head Of Great Labor Organization.
Three Times Mayor of scranton aud Nine
Times Chief at the knights ot LABOR
nsnrcinl Cnrresponience. |

Especial Correspondence
SCRANTON, Pa, Jan, % While 1t is true
that many worthy men and women are III
ing obscure places in various parts oil the
world, it is equally true that men and women
of worth and energy and purpose cannot be
kept down in this fair land of ours 1hlS Is
the lamp of hope that shines upon the path
way of the poorest lad in America with
us the iron fortune that enyirons childhood
is frequently the background of splendid
manhood, in which the barefoot boy Of yes
terday asserts himself and commands the at
tention Of scnatcs and Of multltudes for
words of wisdom bravely spoken and deeds
of horoisn unscliishly done
Among the men of contemporary note con
corning whom these things may be said few
are better known than Terence V. Powderly,
of Scranton, Pa, the general master work
man of the Knights of LabOr-tho greatest
organization of workincn that was ever
planned or held together by human wisdom.
Mr.. Powdcrly was not born with silver
spoon in his mouth There was no great
promise discernibc in his boyhOod. What no
is he owes to his own brave heart, pure, alb
stemious. industrious life and practical pur-
pose.
Mr.. Powdcrly was born Jan. ~, 1919, in
the city of Carbonate, ut the head OF tho
historic Lackawanna Valley, Pa. His pa
rents, who camo from Ireland, were sturdy,
honest people who diguified labor by working
hard and making their home happy and con-
tented with tho fruits Of their toll Their
boy Terence, went 10 school in the "Pionoor
City, Us Carbonate was called. until he
reached the age Of IL, when he felt that
the time had arrived for doing something
more practical, and found employment with
the Delaware and Hudson Canal company,
guarding point at wis Il a number Of rail
road switches were placed, to prevent
any tampcring with them. That no did
this work well and faithfully was
shown by tho fact that at the
age of II he was appointed by the same com
pany TO the responsible position of car ex-
aminer When no reached II years of age
he was apprenticod to learn the trade Of
machinist in the Delaware and Hudson shops.
He was quick to slearn and TO plan, and
proved great favorite with his employers
and fellow worbmen, Notwithstanding the
bucyant spirit which frequently tempted him
TO play pranlis on those about him, who
could understand and appreciate good joke
and make allowances for those cbullitions of
humor which are characteristic of the fun
loving happy hearted boy. After serving
three years at his trade he went TO Scranton
and, at the age of 20, was employed III the
locomotive shop Of the Delaware. Lackawan-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

Wisconsin thus has a relic rs old, wanting
five years, attesting the presence of Euro
pean settlers within her borders 1t is me-
mortal as individually genuine as tho Massa-
chusetts gravestone, and more wonderful for
many reasons. The ostenSorium has been de-
posted for permanent exhibition in the vault
of tho State Historical society, by the kind
ness of Bishop Katzer, of Green Bay, and
consent of Archbishop Heiss, Of Milwaukee.
Tho officers OF the society will keep it under
n glass case, and the sight of it will no doubt
be asked for by thousands of historical en-
thusasts in the years to come 1t Is Niscon-
sins oldest monument made by civilized
hands.
Two illustrations Of the relic are given. 1t
is fifteen inches high and deliberately wrought.
This ostensorum was, as appears from an in
inscription Oh its base, presented to the ST
Francis Xavier mission at Green Bay IL 1850
by Nicholas Pcrrot, then French commander
for the western country, having his head
quarters at Dcpere. He had three or four
forts strung along the upper Mississippi, on
both sides Of the river, from Dubuque to the
mouth of the St CroiX, and was a valiant
Indian fighter, having been in the Wisconsin
wids as early as 1863. In 1892 the osten-
sorium was uncarthcd in Green Bay, five
miles distant from the old st. Francis Xavier
mission, 10y workmen digging a cellar The
mission house was burned by Indians in 1887
and it is supposed that the priest in charge
saved this sacred vessel and for safety buried
il where it was accidentally found nearly u
century md n half later
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

When dug up in 1902, it was set in the cup
board of the Grignon household and used by
travelling missionaries who were wont TO
celebrate mass in an upper room of the Orig
non dwelling In 1923, it became a part Of
the altar furniture of the first Catholic
church built that year in Green Bay, When
that church burned in lS2S the ostensorium
was taken to Depere; but in 1888 it was re-
deemed 10y the Green Bay priest, Father Bon
duel for It's weight in silver, and taken back
to Green Bay II has ever since been in the
possession Of the bishop of that diocese, Not
long ago it was turned over TO the Historical
society The second illustration shows the
base, which bears the inscription and shows
the fracture where injured when it was
dug up. q. ii. YENowINE-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
Constant Header" I'm the sanctum.

Good morning, Mr., Editor. | see YOU
are very busy. but suppose q, cat ran LOOK
upon u king without disturbing him.
Certainly
Don't let me take any Of your valuabie
time but ! seat you communication the
ether day which you haven't printed"
Sign your uameN
"No, |. didn't care 10 put my narao TO 1t,
but tn matter was one of such pubic inter
est that ~
Wrote on both sides of the pnperH
"Why, yes, didn't intend to, but the
subject struns out so had TO, and also round
tn mar .Ls."
Wrote johnson SO il looked like
SMITH"
Every likely. ! was in great haste"
"Signed Constant Reader suppoSer
"Ncs, sir, have taken your valuable paper
for srea. many years"
"Real all our editorials on the subject you
wrote about"
"No. Have you been discussing that sub
jectr
Certainly, for some months past, OFF and
on"
"Singular | haven't noticed It, Well II
you can't print my communication I'd Ike Il
again, rs ! may make some other use of it,"
See waste basket"
IL don't see any waste basket, but notice
the floor is Uttered with manuscripts"
Same thing no room for waste basket big
enough TO accommodate all the fool stuff thaS
comes here"
"Oh. then CAN'T
ASK janitor"
"Where shall find himfn
Ten flights farther up"
elevator"
NO climb stairs"
"Whlt kind Of looking manr'
"Sayag" looking, with u big club
"Oh-good day"
DAY. Springfield Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

Philadelphia Beile-Marie, who is this Mr..
Gotham who sends up his cardi do not re-
member him
Marie--You met him at the seaside last
summer.
did II Well. he certainly does not move
In society"
Ale is FROM New York miss, and is one OF
the 400"
"Well, Marie, tell him hope to see him at
the seaside again next summer. One must
draw the line somewhere. - Philadelphia
Record
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
tion of ,u,u s..ol~ occupied by others who
are trealng the same path.

are trea'ilng the same path.
do not here say or imply that every small
store sells in the "forcc-t -on-you, sell-you-
somethinS-anyway" spirit. II it do,s not IL is
the moro likely 10 become the larger one
You will sometimes see in show window
"A certain line OF articles every one of which
is ticEc.el NJ "A different price, ranging from
s. 10 $50 aud Possibly a.saol
You infer from this that there are ms many
different genuine values for these articles.
Well, there may hc aud again there may not
bc. am not saying or lulcrrng that every
storekecpcr who so labels his wares Is u trick
ster or anything like one But do say that in
some eases you may he induced 10 buy
guitar or banjo or some Other musical lnstru-
mcnt for SO, thinking you have secured
very good instrument, when the one priced
AT IS or $40 is equally as good. This system
Of tlckcting articles al varying prices may
he used as a sluliul method of making
you think thus: "Of course the SID instru-
mcnt must be- the best, because II is priced mt
50 more than the $40 one Result, you are
sold so instrument for SID a dealer in
cutlery and table ware told me that where
ho had three qualities of knives and forks mt
three prices, he made of them six values at
six prices, and when the lady purchaser asks
why is this worth more than that ne replies,
Its the difference in the quality of the ivory
and the steel, you know" Is this fair Wen,
in a sense it is The customer sometimes de-
mands "A great variety to choose from. She
thinks that the shop which asserts the great
est variety OF quality and price must he the
best TO buy from, and if she must have that
variety the storekecper will make it for her
out Of her Imagination and his manage
ment PRENTICE MILFORD.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
An EASY One.

Papa" sweetly lispcd little Heiogabalus,
"what relation are the children of first cous-
ms to one anotherN
Second cousins, of course" replied Agrip-
pinus
mop. Guess again"
"They certainly are"
"Nop"
"What relation are they, then, smarty"
"Brothers and sisters, of course"
Agrippinus studied fully five minutes be-
fore he found the combination. San Fran
cisco Examiner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
Easily Mfnded.

Little Bessie dropped an armfu of play
things did you break anythingr asked
the mother.
Nothing, only the quiet" she replied,
land that's mended already. -Binghamton
Republican
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
AN INTERESTING RELIC.
An GstCnsorium Which belonged to n
Catholic Mission ZOO Years Ago.

MINIATURES, Jan. %. The State Ilistori-
cal Society of Wisconsin has recently nc
quired very rare and valuable relic-an
ostensorium which was presented to n Catho-
lie mission in the Green Bay district Of what
is now Wisconsin, by Nicholas Pcrrot, a
French commander, upwards of 200 years
ago. The ostcnsorium is a silver vase used IN
Catholic worship to hold the sacred wafer
during mass. This antique piece of altar
furniture establishes the significant fact that
the Green Bay. district, way out in the center
of the continent, began its historical record
almost as carly as the settlement around
Plymouth Rock. This historical fact is not
one generally known. The date of presenta-
ton of this va e is given as 1856. The year
1861 is the date of the oldest tombstone at
Plymouth, on the hill above the rock where
tho Pilgrim Fathers landed.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

In digging for bait the other day, it is re-
lated, Californian uuearthed four dozen Gu
riousy shaped spoons, Local aatiquarians
think that the mound builders had some ice
cream parlorS in the vicinity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

ard i!ter having been thrice mayor Of Scran'
ton he WIS nominated for lieutenant gov
ernor OF Pennsylvania IN 1852 hy the Green,
bacl-Labor party Of the state, hut declined
the nomination His record aS an Official
was an enviablc one, and is still referred To
with pride 10y his friends in Scranton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02


Tho membership of the Knights of Labor
in the year 1855 was about $4,000 in good
standing In one year the number increased
to the astonishing figure of 100000, of which
it Is estimated that at least 100000 went i'll
from curiosity and caused moro harm than
good TO the organization. OF late there has
been "A considerable falling of in the mem
bciship, IA fact which is not at all regretted
by the thoughtful conservative members of
the order who believe in reaching results
through intelligent educational work.
AT the indianapolis convention General
Master Workman powdcrly was elected To
represent the knights of Labor ut thcword's
fair in Paris next summer, the order having
been invited To send a representative by the
French syudcates and deputies of social
economies Mr. rowdcrly will not bo
stranger across the Atlantic, although an
American Of Americans, because the wearers
Of the labor button have been increasing Of
late in the industrial ccnters of Europe The
home life Of the general master workman is
exceedingly happy, although not blest
with children His wife is woman
of great intelligence and tact, and
warmly sympathlzos with him in all
hi, undertaking. Their pretty home, II
modest hut very comfortable building, stands
10y itself on an abrupt elevation commanding
a splendid view Of the heart Of tho Lacka-
wanna valley and the greater portion of the
city Of SQ,-.utou Mr.. Powderly is very
busy man when at home, but never too busy
70 be interrupted by his most intimate
friends His study is a model of neatnesS and
f tt.,r. 4
everything is in place He keeps copies of his
letters relating o. the order and bound vol
mcS OF his official correspondence, properly
labeled, make an imposing appearance, as
they woUL undoubtedly disclose some inter
cstinS stories were they opened to the public
gaze
WhCnovcr there is any labor commotion of
consequence in any part OF the country Mr..
Powdcriys home is hesieged 10y newspaper
reporters, representing not only the Scranton
papers, but all the principal journals in the
land At such times he is not specially COM
municativo, though always courteous, and
often, regret to say, he is grossly mlsrepre-
sented IN alleged interviews, written by en-
terprisius persons who never soc him or OBJ
tain an expression OF his views. But these
little things do not embitter his life or
modify the geniality of his great good nature,
, Mr. Powderly is eminently practical, he
has a hearty contempt for shans, and his
keen sense Of humor never forsakes him He
is man that would make his mark in any
walk OF hfc-a gentleman 10y nature and
well read, widely informed student of the
worlds affairs. He would make first class
railroad president, bank president or editor,
and understand that he has recently had
several tempting offers from some Of the
leading newspapers of tho country to devote
himself wholly to their interests. He is
greatly devoted, however, to the cause that
has claimed the best years of his life, and the
Knights OF Labor are fortunate in having
such leader. JOHN t. BARRETT.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

Citizen to Uncle Rastus, who is driving
a mule with n heavy loud on)-Oh say I'm
Gle 'Itastus, | want to speak with you a mo-
ment
Uncle Rastus- KANT do it now, boss, deed
KANT. got this yere mule stated, an ef
| stop him now he'll neber go agn. The
EDOch
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02

'Wen, on the fly leaf I've found the store
price mark and / can't make ont whether,
boo, hoo! whether it means s. or 80 cents."-
philadelphia Record,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-02-02
Mure Trjbulation.


Mother What's the matter nowl
Daughter Oh, I'm in such trouble 1t
Gems as if Id go crazy You see this little
autograph album that MIR, Nicefellow gave
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-08

covered slightly, and closed about sc lower
tnan the closing figures Of yesterday A liberal
increase IS expected In the Visible supply. In
corn there was a fair business transacted. the
bulk OF the trading being in December. this
month receiving most attention and fitlctua-
tons covered a range of 1sGIc. There was a
rather nervous feeling manifested early De-
eemoer opened at 3lssc, and advanced to 3sl6lH
s2sse; upon liberal purchases by a local ship
ping mouse and shorts. AT the top however
offerings became more LIBERAL and prices
sc higher than yesterday. The decline was
due 70 free offerings of the local crowd, and a
stock house who sold freely of December.
January and May. Oats were traded in mode
rateIy- A hrmer feeling prevailed, especially
on December, which advanced sc. while other
futures only appreciated &c. There was a good
covering OF shorts in all futures. AT the ad-
vance one operator sold 10000 bushels long
May. In mess pork fairly active trade was
reported. Prices were slightly higher; later
prices declined 71xD10c, closed quiet In lard
an unsettled feeling prevailed Sales were
made early at full yesterdays prices, and in
some instances a slight advance was gained
Later, prices receded sl605c. The market
was reported. Prices ruled comparatively easy,
the close.
Casn quotations were as follows: Flour
steady and unchanged. Wheat-No. 2 spring
oats-No. 2, 2034c. Mess pork at SO 4O0e 50.
Lard at S. IS. Short rib sides, loose, at 81 $50
% 10. Shoulders at 81 l215O4 IS Short
Gear sides at So 0515 10. Whisky at 81 o.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Opening. Highest Closing