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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
ALMOST A RIOT.
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signature, he stated It was bill he had
signed and requested the clerk to affix his
signature. The chair announced the mo-
tion to adjourn carried and declared the
house adjourned. Mr.. Merten allowed
something was wrong and rushed up to
the clerks desk and demanded of the clerk
to see the bill just handed him by
Speaker Daniels. The clerk stated the
bill was not in his possession, that
Daniels had taken it from the desk. Mr..
Merten stated TO the clerk that the clerk
was the proper custodian Of the bill and at
the proper time when the house was IN
session he would demand the bill at his
hands
Mr. Daniels handed the bill to Mr.. PeeTy
as soon as taken from the clerk's 8 desk.
Peery disappered with it through the rear
door of the hall of representatives and en-
tered the council chamber by the rear door
and requested President Gardenhire to sign
it, Mr.. Gardenhire refused, stating the
council was not in session. Peery then
turned the bill over to Nesbit
Going up to the hotel Peery was sur
rounded by a crowd of two or three hum
dred The crowd demanded the bill and
pulled him around, nearly denuding him
of clothes. Perry managed TO get
back to the council chamber, was pulled
in. ran out the back door and escaped.
Nesbit also ran and hid the bill On the
corner of Second and Harrison Meruen
spoke to the crowd and begged them TO
disperse. He told them there was no need
of violence Proper legal steps would be
taken to guard the interests OF Guthrie.
A crowd gathered at the rear of the coun-
Gil chamber. but Merten urged them 10
desist from further demonstration and the
crowd dispersed. Peery is thoroughly
frightened. Mr. Grimmer, councilman
from Beaver, is also considerably alarmed.
iub nd
vet come over the capital question. To
morrow will doubtless bring forth more
excitement
Speaker Daniels says he was l.boring
under a mistake when be signed the bill
and will recall il at once from the council.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

The limits of vision vary with elevation,
conditions Of the atmosphere, intensity of
illumination and other modifying elements
in different cases. On clear day an OBJ
lect one foot above a level plain may be
seen at a distance of 1.31 miles; one ten feet
high, 4.l5 miles; one twenty feet high, $50
miles; one 100 feet high, 13.1 miles; one a
mile high, as the top of a mountain, 95.23
miles. This allows Z inches-or, to be ex-
act, 699 inches-for the curvature Of the
earth, and assumes that the size and illu-
mination of the object are sufficient to
produce an image. Five miles may be
taken as the extreme limit at which man
is visible on a fat plain to an observer on
the same IeveI-St. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
Poor Fishing in Michigan.

One day man at Murfreesboro, KY, was
introduced to me as a person who had
spent some time in Michigan, and he speed
lily announced that he had once spent two
weeks at "St. Clair Flats"
"You went there to ishp l queried
"Yes"
Have good luck"
Every poor luck, indeed"
Perhaps you were of season"
"Oh, no. They claimed that fishing was
unusually good"
"Must have been luck"
81 think so. Try as hard as | could /
couldn't catch bass weighing over twelve
poun' o., and my largest pickerel only
weighed sixteen. Why, sir, | hooked a
muscalonge one day and played him for
two hours. / had every reason to believe
that had made great strike, and | was
fully prepared TO exult over my victory,
bus when we came to put the hsh on the
scales he only pulled down twenty-eight
pounds. Think Of it! Only tventy-eight
pounds All sir. found it very poor fish.
ing in MichigsA-very poor" - Detroit
Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
AT the Savings BANK.

In the long procession that passes be-
fore the cashier Of a savings bank are
many odd characters. The man behind
the counter does not receive the de-
posts, little and great, without retain
ing also a good many amusing recollec-
tions. The other day pleasant faced
woman handed her book to the cashier
in Boston savings bank, and said, with
a good deal Of what the French call en-
pressement, Next week wish to draw
the full amount Of my deposit
Very well, madam" answered the
cashier, looking at the book.
II thought l would mention it today,
and then it would not cause any incon-
venience," she continued, with bright
smile.
Thank you very much" replied the
cashier. "Come in any time next week
and you shall have it. Oryou can draw
it today if you like. We have the
amount on hand" and he smiled upon
his customer as if he took personal
interest in her plans.
"No, will come in next Wednesday,
thank you," and she tripped happily
away with her precious book.
The full amount of her deposit" was
5000.
Not long ago an Irishman explained to
the cashier that he wished to draw
certain amount from the deposit of a
friend, whose book he presented.
Every WE'LL" said the cashier, hand
ing him a printed blank. you must
have your ffiend sign this order. Let
him put his name here, and write PAY
to Bearer here, and we will give you the
money"
Not many hours later Mr. Riley ap-
peared again. He pointed to his friends
name properly signed to the order, and
also an inscription after the printed
words, pay TO -"
81 don't know what ye wanted that
name there for" he said, "but l wrote it
in as ye told me-"
The "name" he had written in was
"Pater Barrer."
There being no rule of the bank
against phonetic spelling, Mr.. Riley re-
ceived his money forthwith.-Youth's
Companion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
Eel Against Ingalls,, Skeleton.

fused to know ingalls, years ago. He
was thinner then than he is now and
looked Just about the same. He lived in
Atchison, and had the reputation Of be-
ing possessed of more brain and less
flesh than any other adult in Kansas.
One day he went mp to the Office Of a
friend of his, doctor, and while he was
in there newsboy dashed in. Now the
kids who sold papers around Atchison
in those days were the noisiest l ever
heard, and the doctors assistant,
cheerful young student, was always on
the alert TO shut some Of them up and to
prevent them from invading the privacy
Of his room with their stamping feet and
ear piercing yells of ''S'n Louay papers"
The assistant had seen this particular
boy as he entered the building, and in
an instant had placed inside the door
way of the Office a full grown skeleton.
When the youngster threw the door
open, and was midway through one of
his declamations, the skeleton fell over
on him. With a shrek that was worse
even than his regular street cry the boy
rolled down one flight of stairs and tum-
bled into the street, and his murmurlngs
continued right straight along.
you've scared that boy to his death!'
exclaimed the budding senator, who was
Overfowing with indignation. Then he
went TO the window, and bending ont
called to the gTluy but pallid faced VIC
tim: Come back here. boy; I'll buy
some of your papers. He shan't hurt
you"
The response was instantaneous. The
boys sobs ceased, and he shouted: mo,
You don'tl You can't fool me if you
have put your clothes on."-lnterview
N Washington Star
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

The low birth rate in France, which
means a gradual depopulation Of the coun-
try, engaged the attention Of the French
academy the other day. NJ Lagnesu. az
ter reading a paper on the subject, suggest
ed these remedies among Others: SImp.ld-
cation Of the marriage laws, Limitation o.
military service, elaboration Of the colo
NAL idea. naturalization Of all the
strangers m France, numbering BIG, 600,
and the establishment Of refugees for poor
or unfortunate mothers, who would then
have less excuse for abandoning their in
tAntA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

oury real, ols1nUeresDed compliment she
ever received was from coal HEAVIER who
asked permission to light his pipe in the
cleaning of her eyes
Another compliment, true and genuine,
according to a good old school story, was
paid by sailer who was sent by his cap
tain to carry letter to the lady Of his
love. The sailor, having delivered the mis-
sive, stood gazing in silent admiration
upon the face of the lady, for she was very
beautiful.
well, my good man." she said, 'for
what do you waltz There is no answer to
be returned"
LADY" the sailor returned, with hum
bic difference, II would like to know your
name"
"Did you not see it on this letter"
Pardon, lady; never learned to read.
Mine has been hard, rough life"
"And for what reason. my good man,
would you know my namcr"
Because" answered the old tar, look
ing honestly up. ain a storm at sea, with
danger of death afore me, would like to
call the name Of the brightest thing I'd
ever seen in life. There'd be sunshine in
it, even in the thick darkness. New York
Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

When Heligoland has become German 1t
IS intended by German naturslists TO use
it more than hitherto for scientific exam
instion, as it offers considerable opportu-
nifty for studying special problems, es-
pecinlly in minute lie in the sea, now 30
important 10 biology. Zoology, and par
t.cularly the knowledge OF bird life. will be
much furjhered by study in Heligoland
Then the island is regarded as an i'm
portsnt meteorological station and as like
" 20 assist medical inquiries regarding eli
mate e-NoSslsche Zeitunr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
A Premature Exit.

81 hear young Crimsonbeak h2s been act
ing at your theatre" said Jay to a theatri-
cal man.
Eyes, he has," replied the man addressed,
with meaning.
"How did he act?"
about as rank as a man could act"
"You don't say sol What part did he
takey"
well, you see, he was acting as treasurer
for the company, and when he left sud
denly he took the larger part of weeks
receipts New York Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
Sure cure-Preston's 'Hed-Ake." J"
A Hundred rhou.and Train. a nnr

Ii is unlikely that any one who leaves 4
station Of the elevated road has any idea
that more than 100. 90 trains pass over the
various switches OF the road within twenty
four hours or what continuous vigilance IS
necessary in order 70 avoid the most serious
Of accidents. But these Esn in the switch
towers do the work most edectively.-New
IOrk Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
a GERMAN spy.

PARIS, Oct. Madame Bonnet, the
woman who was arrested at Cannes on
suspicion of being German spy, and in
whose possession were found plans of the
defense Of that place, has confessed that
she was in the employ of the government
at a monthly salary Of 300 francs besides
which she received Is francs daily for
her travelling expenses
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
TERRIFIC PRAIRIE FIRES

CHICAGO, Oct. "A special dispatch re-
ceived last evening from Dickinson, n. d.,
SAYS: Tonight terrific prairie fires are rag
ing east aud south of here Near Glad
stone several farmers have lost all their
wheat, oats and hay. Reports today indi-
cate there was great loss north Of Rich
ardSOD
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

Ruby light for Photographic purposes,
in spite of all that has been said in favor
Of orange green, continues to hold its
own in the dark room, although many
who use it complain CT its effect on their
eyes. A remedy for this has been found
in the introduction of pane of ground
oIaca be+yv~py, +i,o 0---- and the r71hy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

II cures uSdudCue Oll - IeSlOH dSU-
Axe"
In AuStTIe Ile ,-.-t t-----4 lds never nau
10 hang a woman, for che emperor thinks
strangulation is a punishment which
should be reserved for males.
The value Of the fish which was landed
in Scotland during the first seven months
of the year 1870 was 1851, $40, being an in
crease of So, ,629 over the corresponding
period of 1889.
The largest reservoir or artificial tank
in the world is the great tank of Dhetar,
twenty miles southeast of Udaipur, in
India. 1t covers an area of twenty-ons
square miles.
1t is probable that hereafter a census
will be taken in England every five years,
but solely as to number Of population, age,
sex and distribution. The full census will
continue to be taken at intervals of ten
gears.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

The Mount Desert Herald SAYS that when
the famous old hearsage sent the Aiaoa ma
70 the bottom Of the Sea on THAI raeInOrsoie
June day. lss4. her big ll-inch gun, which
did such good service on the occasion. was
manned entirely BY 5 oreE of men from
Southwest Hzrbor, Mount Desert Ihs
man in charge OF the gun was a native
81 Southwest Hsrbor. and his first shot
ki1le,5 ard wounded ten r1ea On TIE Col
tolerate pr1vA:ssr-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

Some have pinned their faith to brown
paper twisted round hazel ashes, the smoke
beng then inhaled, as a cure for toothache.
There is a belief still current that pass
ing the sufferer, if a young one, through
the hole or other opening in an ash tree is
a useful remedy.
Among the favored charms against
toothache that are carried in the pocket
may be mentioned a sprig Of rowan tree,
a double hazel nut and a bit of coal
Another charm for the malady is that Of
hanginga swallow-uot swift nor house
nor sand martin. bUt a dead swallow
round the neck OF the sufferer from tooth
ache.
IF you have headache try Preston's
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
KILLED HIMSFL BY ACCIDENT.

ABILENE, Kan, Oct. "A special to the
Reflector from Hope says that Sebastian
Mes, well known farmer, killed himself
10y discharging a shotgun into his side. 1t
IS supposed to have been done 10y accident.
His clothing caught fire and burned the
body badly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

SIGNAL OFFICE. WICHITA, Kan, Oct
2.-The highest temperature was &C ., the
lowest up to p. IN. was 500, and the
mean 5So with raw, cloudy weather, gen
tie to brisk southeast winds and falling
barometer.
Last year on Oct. 2, the highest tenn
perature was 81 Q, the lowest 81 ?, and the
mean 74o and two years ago the cor
responding temperatures were Gee, A . a,
and 539.
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON, ID. C.,
Oct. 2, s p. m.-ForecaSt until 8 p. NJ.
Friday:
For Kansas-Warmer, southerly winds,
fair weather cooler Saturday.
For Observation-Disclosures, southerly winds,
fair weather, colder Saturday morning
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
---E Gre ter DIs.ase.

From Germany comes intelligence Of q
new cure. It's basis Is the hardening OF
the human frame which has been enfeebled
by civilization. The patients initiate the
life of savages. and among other things go
barefoot. It IS said that one parish alone
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
--aN., Rotrsr showing.

"The government vss wise IN taxing
tie census before tae curtin Ot July"
why
Because the toy csrron had not the-
reduced the population Epoch
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

It is estimated that the accidents to vari-
Gus warships during the recent English
naval maneuvers have cost the govern
ment &. 20 cHn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
Compliments

We have heard Of the lady OF rare beauty
WLo said upon a certain occasion that the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

B-sdycrotiue cured Headaches fer Nrs.
u. A jenkins, Mar =. Mass
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

Why suffer- Presto1's "Hed-Ake' viii
cure you
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03
WEATHER BULLETIN.

The whitest, clearest, purest skin and
softest hands produced by CUTICURA SOAP.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

It cures headache only-Preston's He'd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-03

Immediate relief by using Preston
"Hed AXE"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
A VALUABLE FIND.

Big Flow OF Natural Gas Struck NJ the
Function OF the Allegheny and Monon-
gahslA Rivers.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15.--As one OF the
attractions the management OF the
Pittsburgh Exposition Society con-
tracted with the Pittsburgh Oil Well
Supply Company to drill an oil well
upon the Exposition grounds during the
recent exhibition. Drilling was COM
monced early in September and pro-
gressed with varying regularity until
last Saturday the drill penetrated the
third sand at depth OF 1885 feet and
proceedings we're brought to sudden
stop by terrific flow OF natural gas.
The location Of the we'll Is at the juno
tion of the Allegheny and Monongahela
rivers. During the day while prepara-
tions for combining the unexpected flow
Of gas were in progress, the natural fuel
belched forth with so great noise that
conversation within block OF the we'll
was almost impossible.
The gas was controlled In the evening
and aguage taken. The flow showed
pressure OF 400 pounds to the inch.
This quantity of gas is sufficient to sup
ply fifty pudding furnaces OF the larg-
est size. The gas is pronounced of the
finest quality. Upon further develop
ments 1t is believed that the pressure
will be much greater. The hole will be
drilled deeper at once.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
DEATH AT THE GATE.

Four Persons Killed. and Two Injured
Through tho CareIssSness of n Railroad
Employe.
BRIsToI, Pa, Dec. ia terrible &C.
,ident occurred at the Mill street cross
Ing Saturday afternoon, by which four
persons were killed and two seriously
hurt The rccident was caused by the
safety gates at the crossing being raised
just before tho New York westbound ex-
press was due. A number OF persons
we're waiting for freight train to pass
and as soon as the gatos were raised
started to cross. A wagon in which
were five persons also attempted to
cross. The expSess train, which was
running at full speed, struck the wagon,
instantly killing Neal McIlvain, Joseph
Hussey and Hugh Dever, and John Nc
Twain received such severe injuries that
he will die. Joseph Johnson, who was
,rossing the track on foot, was also
struck and instantly killed. John Nc
Gee, who was in the wagon, was seri-
ously though not fatally injured. The
gate keeper says he did not hear the
bell on the express. He will probably
be arrested.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
GIRLS IN FLAMES
Terrible Scene at Buchtel Col
lege, Akron, y.
Two Lady Students Fatally Burned
and Several Others Badly Injured.

Birthday Celebration Ends In a Frightful
Catastropho = JOY Quickly Turned TO
Mourning.
AKRON, o., Dec. 15-A frightful acci-
dent happened at Buchtel College Sat-
urday night by which two, and proba-
hEthree, young lady students may lose
their lives, and several others were ter
riPly injured. Nine young ladies were
celebrating the birthday Of ono Of their
number, and had assembled in the
library building, where perhaps thirty
other students we're gathered as specta-
tofs The young ladies who gave the
entertainment wore masks and loose
flowing garments. with high hats cov-
cred. with cotton batting While Miss
Amelia Steigmeyer. of Attica, o., was
dancing near a gas jet her hat came In
contact with the flames Quick as flash
the fire spread from the dress OF one girl
to anotber, and in an instant, almost,
the Clothing OF all was blazing. The
girls were panic-stricken, and they ran
in group to the center OF the room,
screaming in agony. The screams were
heard throughout the great building and
assistance came promptly, but 1t was too
late to prevent the terrible results
stated.
Miss May Stevens, class OF '92, OF
Clifton Springs, N. v, was burned to
crisp. Every stitch OF clothing was
burned from her body. Her recovery is
impossible. Miss Lula Steigmeyer,
class OF "a, Attica, O., will also die.
Her clothing was entirely burned from
her body. Miss May Baker, '95, OF Fort
Plain, was terribly burned in nearly
every part OF her body and her recovery
is houbtful Miss Addie Buchtel, '9i,
pfColumbia, Kan, niece OF tho founder
Of the college, was seriously burned
about the head and neck and lower
Ambs. Miss Diana Haynes, OF Abilono,
Kan, '9i Miss Aurolia Wirick, OF
Storm Lake. Ia, also OF '9i; and Miss
Myrtle Barker, of Peru, o., class OF '92,
were badly burued, principally about
thb face and neck. These four will re-
cover.
rill, Of Williamsport, Pa, and Miss Es-
tejle Musson, OF Mogadore, were badly
buyned about tho face and hands.
To add still further to the suiferings
Of tho wretchcd young ladies'. some OF
the liquid from the patent fire extin-
guishcrs was thrown upon them. Sew
orai physicians were soon on the scene
aqd every thing possible was done to
relieve the pain OF the uufortunates
Tho FIRE communicated to the building,
but was speedily extinguished before
any considerable damage was done.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-12-17
WAR OF Tun FACTIONS.

stormy Meeting of Nationalists at Tip.
perary, Ireland-Clubs Used with Tell
ing EGsot-Parnell Ronsts His Oppo-
nsnts. tt1 M
TrpPERARY, Dec. 15.-The meeting
held here Sunday to discuss the issues
now before the people, was attended by
about 1000 persons Messrs. Healy and
Sexton, who had been expected to
speak, telegraphed their regrets, the
latter on account Of illness. Mr.. Davitt
telegraphed that he was unable to leave
Kilkenny, where, he said, the fate OF
home rule depended on the struggle.
The meeting was disorderly one from
the start, the trouble beginning when
Canon Cahill took the chair. The Par
nellites made an uproar and the confu-
sion was SO great that tie attempts at
speaking could not be heard. A body
Of men armed with stout sticks sudden
ly raided the platform and drove away
the chairman and leaders OF the meet
ing, but before they could reorganize
the meeting the opposing faction rallied
and recaptured the platform, driving
the roughs of the scene After order
had been restored, resolutions support
ing the Mccarthy party were adopted.
KILKENNY, Dec. 15.--Messrs. Healy,
M. j. Kenny Tanner and Davitt ad-
dressed meetings Sunday in support Of
Sir John Hennessy. Healy declared
that II Parnell was allowed to return
to the leadership. he (Healy) would
stump Ireland with new banner made
Of Mrs. o'Shea's potticoats. He said
that Parnell had put Captain O'Shea in
Parliament in exchange for his wife's
honor. There was stormy Nationalist
convention at Newry. Mr.. Parnell was
vehemently assailed and Mr.. Huntly
Mccarthy was called upon TO resign his
seat in Parliament for Newry on the
ground OF his leaning toward Parnell.
Mr.. Parnell and some OF his adherents
went to Tullyrone Sunday and attendeda
meeting there. Mr.. Parnell made q
speech which was brief repetition Of
his former addresses at other points.
The audience was with him, and the
names OF Healy and Hennessy we're
greeted with profound derision. Mr.
Parnell afterwards addressed meeting
at Frcshforo. He was quite violent, and
referred to tho seceders as miserable
guttersnipos who had been dragged from
obscurity by himself