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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
suNF1owER SKINNER.

Farmer Smith wiIlmake therace fol
congress. and his bair is.as intense as ever
The ''Updike route to Heaven" is the
Dutch for conversion" at Atchison at
present. Where is Munhall?
An Atchison young lady has written a
poem called ''The Ice King" Now is the
time for the local ice dealers to show their
gallantry.
| A Newton duck has deposited her seven
| ty-ifth egg. This is not the only duck in
| the Seventh district endeavoring to make
big show.
The Coldwater Review remarks that the
| congressional districts of Kansas are going
TO witness a mighty big game of ''seyen
up" this fall.
1t never occurred to anybody at the time
to have Father Baker hold a seance and to
call up old Massilon and satisfy the Kan
sas City Times.
Hon. John Thompson, of Poughkeepsie,
n. Y, who took an active part in the de-
bate in 1878 on the admission Of Kansas,
died yesterday.
Not much is heard of Congressman
Perkins of the Third district, just at pres
ent, and nobody is objecting less than Mr..
Perkins himself, on that account.
Another report says that Colonel An
thony is working for the nomination of
governor at the hands of the Farmers
alliance, but it is the Leavenworth Suns
report.
Noble Prentis went to Nebraska to con-
slider the offer of the editorial manage
ment of the Atchison Champion. He
probably wishes plenty of room for his
reflections.
One OF the Legate family at Leaven-
worth, it is said, is to get a position under
the new postmaster. Jim Legate is not
going to be entirely snubbed by the pres
ent administration if it can help it.
After this census the Biographies will
have to be changed that is, in the part
where the table of population occurs. AS
a boomer once exclaimed: The tenth
census, sir, is SANDER on the great west. :"
1t will be changed.
Associate Justice D. J. Brewer, of the
United States supreme court, is in the
state for short stay. Justice Brewer IS
one Kansan at Washington whose post al
lows him to visit his state without any
fears of being warned what will happen to
him next fall.
The editor of the Geuda Springs Herald
was called into the back yard last week to
settle adispute The people of Geuda under
stand that under the invigorating effects
of Geuda water at this time OF year. arbi-
tratiOn is the only thing that will result
with any safety to both opponents.
Professor L. 1. Blake, professor of phys
ipS nd in the State university
has just received a very flattering offer
from his alma mater, Amherst college, of
the chair of physics in that institution.
Amherst college has a fine set of appara-
tus for the physical department, pur-
chased only few years ago at cost of
some 100000. Professor Blake, however,
should he undertake any more prophecies
in Kansas weather, will do just as we'll to
leave the high-priced apparatus alone and
use his 'guesser" as of yore.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
NEWSPAPERS.

From a Topic of the Time" in the
june Century on Journalists and
Newspapers we quote as follows; ''No
doubt the present tendency toward tTiv-
ialities and personalities will continue
until private rights and public morals
are better protected by the laws, and
until the acme Of size and profit in news
papers has been reached. In the race
for expansion and power, the leader
who has adopted the readiest means has
often imposed his methods upoH men
who would choose the best means. The
fault of a lower tone, here and there, is
not properly chargeable 10 the great
body of workers, for IN the profession
viii be found today high average of
ability, and CONSCIENTIOUS performance Of
duty; and never before our time have
newspapers been able 10 command the
trained intelligence and taste 70 enable
them To do all they are now doing for
the development of art and literature;
ali that the newspapers OF today are do
ing for every good cause, and notably ar
this moment for that of good govern
ment Capital and financial success are
Of course essential for the production Of
a great modern newspaper: but the pub
lie has a right 10 demand that those who
bear the highest responsibilities OF the
profession should issue newspapers
which they, as private individuals,
would be willing to indorss, IN every
part, as men Of character, refinement,
and self-respecI-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
BRANDS THEM WITH A HOT IRON.

From the Coldwater Echo.
We believe that the EAGLES editorial
on the "SluSs' Interview" contained SEN
timent that was national, and independ-
ent of any party, or party bias. That
editorial has been shamefully misrepre-
scented by the Democratic press, And
word, only headed one clipping dan
gerous Endorsement" The Democratic
press comment on that editorial dis
played nothing but demagogy and in
this connection we refer particularly to
the Review of this city. Why could not
the Democratic press be as broad and
liberal in quoting the EAGLES editorial
as the article actually is. They all avoid
quoting this part of it:
None of the platforms of last year
said word about the way Cleveland
had fought silver in the interest of Wall
street-where he has since gone, and
from whence Window came. Political
parties may go to the white house and to
the capitol, but in the control of the
vaults of the national treasury, Wall
street goes on forever, No platform pro-
tested against the unnecessary millions
which he boarded up in the treasury.
But everybody howled about hard times,
while the goldites, the TRUSTEES and the
tariffiteS laughed us to scorn."
We should think that Marsh Murdoch
would brand that statement on Demo-
crazy with a red hot iron, and give them
more of it since they have tried to ap-
pear so perfect and patriotic under the
EAGLES independent editorial.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
SCIENCE VS.. REASON.

DR. Frederick Peterson, of New York
City, in his paper read before the Social
Science conference at Saratoga, did not
take very favorable view of electricity
as death penalty. He considers the
New York law at least ''singularly pre-
mature, as no accurate or decisive ex-
periments had been made by its pro-
motors previous to its passage"
As text or premise for a scientific
discussion of the subject the doctors OBJ
servation may be admissible, but if it
be considered from the standpoint of a
matter-of-fact proposition, the point is
not well taken. Experiments upon a
number of animals were made before the
passage of the law by the New York
Legislatures; but no tests were formerly
made upon a human being although
several accidental tests had been made of
the power of the electric current to de-
stroy human life, and with fatal effect
for the simple reason that to have done
so would have subjected the expert
mentors to the accusation of murder
The line of argument adopted by the
no doubt learned scientist quoted above
is of piece of that of Bourke Cochran
and his co-humanitarians in inveighing
against the execution of convicted crimi-
nal by electricity, that is, that the mode
is unusual, and, therefore, unconstitu-
tional. The United States supreme
court very promptly negatived that pro-
position when it was presented for final
adjudication. And so will the other re-
ferred to above be when brought to the
bar of logical reason.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT

The eighteenth commencement of the
University of Kansas, for 1890, will take
place at the University, Lawrence, June
to IL both inclusive. Following is the
order of exercises:
June 5, Thursday - Commencement
concert, School of Music.
June s, Sundays. p. m.-Bacca-
laureate sermon, by Rev. Joseph T. Dur
yea, d. D., Omaha, Neb.
June 8, Monday-10 a. m.-Anniver-
sary exercises, school of pharmacy; 8. p.
m.-University Grafton, an address be-
fore the literary societies, by General
John J. McCook, New York City.
June TO- Tuesday-10 a. m.-Com-
mencement exercises, school of law.
June II, Wednesday-10 a. MIN
auguration Of Chancellor Snow; 3. p. m.
-Class-day exercises; annual meeting
of the Alumni association; s p. m.-
Alumni grafton, by Alice G. Black
welder, B. A. class Of 1875.
June u, Thursday-10 a. m.---Com-
mencement exercises.
The graduating classes are: Academic
81, Law 20, Pharmacy z; total 63,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
Touching Pensions.

commissioner Raum's Late Speech
1t is difficult to frame any system that
would fit every case, but no nation the
world over has done as much or as will
ingly for the old soldiers as the United
States. At the start benefits paid old
soldiers were based on the fact Of dis
ability incurred in service, but it was
found that many deserving men were
unable to prove that disability was IN
CURED in service and, in my opinion,
congress viii soon frame law covering
all such cases on the ground that they
are not compelled to have good hospital
records, but because of their service and
disability. Hospitals have nothing to do
with most cases. No compensation can
ever be made those men who left wives,
mothers and families to do and die for
their country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, who Is a bank
or member Of congress, says he would
suffer his right hand cut off before he
would support a free coinage of silver
bill. After this bold, defiant declaration
the best thing his district could dowould
fbe to treat him like the North Carolinian
did his dog. The dog had very long
tail and wagged it so vigorously that it
knocked the huckleberries all of the
brushes before they ripened. Some one
suggested to the owner TO cut the dogs
Etail off. He adopted the suggestion and
ito be sure that the remedy should be eff
Elective he made the amputation close up
Just behind the ears.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

The Alabama Alliance seem to be get
ting theworst of it in the contest for the
nomination for governor. They agreed
TO go into convention with the Demo-
Gratis upon the supposition that they
would have the naming of the candidate
for governor, but when the notes were
canvassed and the strength of the Alliance
accurately sized up and it was as
tanned that they could not muster ma
jority the Democrats complacently fixed
up the slate and compelled their ALI
ance allies TO subscribe TO it. The South
Carolina Alliance deal are that they are
not going to get stuck on the same
sand bar, but if they don't they will sim
ply have to cut loose and sail by their own
chart. The Georgia Democrats have as
good as captured the Alliance in that
state through that very clever strategic
move of Governor Gordon. And so it
goes all over.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
2esubmissiOn.

From the Ellsworth Republican.
The resubmission question is cutting
quite figure just now in Kansas; what
the outcome will be it is difficult at this
time to determine. Three or four
months ago we believe Ellsworth county
would have given majority vote against
it, but at this time we are confident it
would carry by at least 800.
There are several reasons why this
change has been brought about, which
we will give in some future issue of the
Republican. Every day we hear men
who have heretofore been opposed to re-
submission say that they are now in
favor of and would vote for it. 1t is a
fact that there are a great many resub-
mission Republicans in Ellsworth county.
In 1880 the Garfield presidential cleo
tors had majority Of 594, while the pro-
hibitory amendment was defeated by
III. Many of our best Republicans stand
squarely upon the national platform, and
will not permit the question of prohibit
ton to be made a test of their Republi-
caOiSu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
Value Of Sincerity.

From the New York Ledger.
Thought man must be sincere in or,
der to be great, he need not be graat in
order to be sincere. Whatever may be
the size of our brain, the strength of oul
powers, the talents of any kind with
which we are gifted, sincerity of heart
or of belief, or of life, is possible to us
all. 1t is of itself kind of greatness
which, in spite of many other draw
backs, will make itself felt. The honest,
upright man, who lives openly, fear
lessly and truly, processing only what he
feels, upholding only what he believes
in, pretending nothing, Disgusting moth
ing, deceiving no one, slams uncon-
sciously respect and honor that we can
not give to any degree of power or abil-
ity welded with duplicity and cunning.
If we could correctly divide the world
into the sincere and the insincere, we
should have a much truer estimate OF
real worth than we generally obtain.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

The real purpose and design of Gov.
D. B. Hill, of New York, is beginning
to break through the thick covering
of secrecy that has kept them dark hith-
erto. 1t is now given out that the gov
ernor desires to occupy the seat now
filed by Senator Evarts, but which he
viii vacate ON the fourth of next March.
To succeed in this undertaking he will
have to overcome a Republican majority
of twenty in the two houses of the state
legislature, in the election of members
thereto the coming tall. If it really be
his purpose to make the trial for the
senate he Will of course receive the sup
port and assistance of his party, from
Cleveland down 10 the smallest ward
politician IN the great metropolis, except
the New York Sun, which viii oppose
him in order TO oppose Cleveland, for
with Hill out of the way Cleveland viii
have carte blanche to the nomination,
and the thought of that event is the
hane of Grandfather Dana's hfe-and of
Whoop Tomlinson's, poor thing, as well.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

sary punishment upon tho governor. re-
memberiDR that there are over sixty
thousand people ia Oklahoma. aud thai
before hg completes his tour Il the couu.
ties. he viii have shaken hands with A
gOOfly share q that number and with
many he viii have shaken hands several
times, and Of this continued shaking hi
arm and hand must have become lame
long ago. So, when you greet the Grief
executive 10ulght, please deal gently with
him by giving him gentle press ~ the
hand, and 'lec up" before be roars with
pain BY this 10 IS not meant 20 give his
excellency a wisb-a~Tash insipid gresting,
for that Is repulsive. b1t honor cur dls.
tiuzuished guest with = pleasantly firm
greeting that assures him that there is.
accom- auyinz the hand r. heart yelling
up with the warmest u feeling fpr him ia
his earnest and honest endeayors 20 szs-
cute with vision the high responsibilities
that rest upon hin socially aud morally
as well AZ politically.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

In the recent election for member of
the chamber of deputies in the French
parliament from the department of the
Seine, Boulanger received a majority of
the votes cast, but in view of the relation
or rather the attitude he sustains towards
the government he was counted out by
the canvassers of the votes and the posi-
ton given to his opponent, Jules Ferry.
While this action restores to public life
the ablest statesman, perhaps, in the re-
public, the attendant circumstances pre-
sent a situation as to public sentiment
that will no doubt command the pro-
found acumen of the wisest men to sue
cessfully cope with and satisfactorily man.
age and direct without open conflict.
The costly experiences of the French
people seem not to have Modified their
intensely mercurial temperament.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

the soil is rich and productive, and the
surroundings generally would lead one 20
believe, who has always made city aud
town his home, tibet farm and country life
in Oklahoma is a genuine pleasure. II our
farmers work az hard another year a. they
have the past twelve months, Little River
county Will be one vast garden, beautiful
TO look upon and too lovely for the pen Of
poet 70 describe.
The Oklahoma City Times comes 20 the
rescue Of governor Steel as follows.
1t is a delusion 10 entertain the idea that
you must, when shaking hands with the
governor, grasp his hand with all your
might. and remind him q the fact that
his excellency Is eDcOunUeriuI a -ensless
machine into whose relentless grasp lie has
uuwittin2ly placed his hand Governor
Steel viii be hapy 20 meet every citizen Of
Oklahoma City and county and take much
pleasure in their harty greetings. Il il,
however, wholly unnecessary - empha-
size your welcome By iufictiny Unneces-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

Woman has often been the cause of in
ternational complications from the times
when Helen provoked the Trojan war
and Antony sacrificed kingdom for
Cleopatra. 1t is not often, however, that
single kiss threatens to disturb diplo-
matte relations in these modern days.
That was the situation in Russia recently,
when, on public thoroughfare, Turk
ish officer and his student companion
forcibly kissed a Russian woman. The
Turkish government demanded the Of
Tenders and promptly sent them to prison
for their offense. The pretext for war
was thus removed, and the incident that
might have been historical passes into
oblivion,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

Senator sherman is reported as saying
that it may take three months to COM
plete the tariff bill in the committee, and
he added: eve must be right, even if
we have to stay here all summer" This
means that the Mckinley bill is not re-
garded as a perfect and satisfactory
measure by the grave and reverend
seniors" And from the alacrity with
which the house passed it there is at
least a probability that the conference
between the two houses that is sure to
be called for will fail to agree and the
measure go over Enacted upon TO the
A1aXf session
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

The laying of the cornerstone of the
Washington Memorial Arch was one of
the most interesting local events of
memorial day in New York city. The
Star says The enterprise thus happily in
augurated is one in which New York can
: take particular pride. The arch, when
completed, will stand alike in remem-
brance of the first president and as a
memorial of the substantial national and
municipal growth of the first century of
the republic" 1t may also be taken as
unmistakable evidence that the city will
in due time-not later than 1960-erect a
like memorial TO that other patriot-presi-
dent, whose mortal remains lie within
Its limits neglected, as far as its perform
ance Of pledges are concerned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
The Prodigal Son.

At the Press Club banquet at Topek;
a short time ago c. F. Scott, of the 1ol;
Register, when called upon to respond Il
toast, told little story which Eugene
Ware put into verse. Here 1t Is.
He tramped from Tyre to Sidon
With his sandals on his arm,
And then he struck for Jordan
And the big ancestral farm.
His mantle it was full of burs,
His noble brow was wet.
The fatted calf it tugged upon
A horse-hair lariat.
His father ran to meet him,
Right glad" said he, Il am"
Your trunk got home. Your ma
Is we'll. We got your telegram;
Tomorrow night the banquet is:
Your auntie reads pome,
And you respond unto a toast,
There's nary place like home
The prodigal looked sad and then
With choking voice said he,
Goodbye, good-bye-old home;
Them husks is good enough for me-"
Then came dull and sickening thud
That no one could forget
That calf, in glee, had run and bust
That horSe-hair lariat!
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

The publisher of the new city direc-
tory of Topeka says the population of
that city, based upon his mode of COM
putting, from the number of names that
appear in the directory, is 38,697, not
counting the inhabitants of additions
outside the city limits, But inasmuch
at Uncle Sam is just at this time en-
gagged in counting the people we prefer
to await the result of his count before
accepting the directory estimate. For
that reason we have omitted any esti-
mates of Wichita's population based up
on the directory method, although a
new volume has just been completed
and published for this city, which is a
splendid book and makes a most tlatter-
ing showing of the city's present con-
dition as to population, industries, etc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

Col. D. R. Anthony, of the Leaven-
worth Times, in an interview published
in the Capital, is quoted as saying: 81
think the Republicans should turn out
the old crowd that is in office now and
put up ticket made up entirely of new
men-both state and congressional.
The people are dissatisfied, and it is my
opinion that in order to get our old time
Republican majorities something of this
kind must be DONE" This is so unlike
the venerable champions past life history
that it puzzles even those who have
known him longest to fully understand
it. Several ideas suggest themselves
but it were mere guess work to say
which one is correct; in which state Of
case we can only wait for further devel-
opments, which are sure to ensue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

When pressed for a recantation or
modification of the declaration Gladstone
simply reafirmed the statement that
Great Britain could with better grace find
fault with Russian oppression in Siberia
if liberality and justice characterized
British rule in ireland. The comparison
between the conduct of the constabulary
at Mitchellstown and that of the cars
troops in the home of northern exile5 is
one that sticks. The Tories We're so
greatly enraged by it that the Liberals
saw their opportunity of driving the
point home. The immense crowds that
throng from near and far to hear Glad
stone at Hawarden show that in his pres
ent position he does not lack that strong
support which he has of late years con-
stantly received from his home con-
stituencY,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

Conservative authorities are now fig
uring on yield of about 100000 600
bushels of wheat this year. as compared
with one Of 100000, 600, or thereabouts,
last year. This is a larger crop than a
few weeks ago was looked for. Of
course the weather between this time
and the harvestingof the crop may make
all present prospects worthless.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

The curious world will watch with in
terest the effect of Emperor Williams
order to Bismarck to 'shut up" But
few believe the prince will obey the man.
date, but viii continue to talk, which
will test the Emperor's nerve as well as
discretion,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

The Dorr rebellion in Rhode Island is
recalled by the death of Ex-Governor
Elisha Dyer at Providence. During the
little insurrection he was adjutant gem
eral, and had entire change of the state
forces and plans.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-04

Senator Morrill, may be right in his
declaration that to issue legal tender
treasurery notes in exchange for silver
would be unconstitutional, but if he is it
will strike the average citizen of the
country as singular circumstance that
the point has never been raised against
the other forms of promises to pay that
have been issued and endorsed by the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, national bank
notes andSoforth.