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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

The Illinois Steel company. of Joliet,
have contributed their idea 10 the solu-
ton Of the labor problem. On the last
Saturday night of April they called their
employees, numbering 1900 men, to-
gether, and informed them that hereafter
the company would adopt the system OF
profit sharing with the workmen on the
following basis. Each man who stays
with the firm one year will receive at
the end Of that time per cent of his
wages as profit. increasing the amount /
per cent every year up to five years,
when per cent of his wages will be
added to the pay Of each five year man.
BY that time the company viii be paying
in profits to employees $50. 900 a year.
The proposition was received by the
workmen with cheers. 1t is the Illinois
Steel company that built for Its work
men that magnificent club house that
has been so frequently described.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

At Topeka Saturday the Rev. A. S.
Embree. the Methodist minister of Lea
wentworth. stated that there were not
fifty genuine ProhibitioniSts in that CITY.
How.does that strike you: The leading
Prohibitionisr in the city ought to know
what he is talking about; and not only
SO, bat the Topeka papers state that the
first car load of original packages offered
for sale in that city were all sold the day
they were received and offered for sale.
and that the vicinity of the building
where the business is being done was
thronged with anxious and thirsty Gus
toners. How many genuine Prohibi-
bitionists are there in Topeka? The out
side world had been led to suppose the
sentiment there was unanimous.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

The indianapolis Journal is urging
upon the attention Of congress the de-
mand for either the modification or the
repeal Of the interstate commerce law.
There can be no question as to the justice
of the demand The workings of the law
have never been without undesirable
results, especially in the matter Of long
and short hauls. That the law ought &c
be either repealed or radically recon
structed is readily apparent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

Charles Curtis, of Topeka, says he will
not enter the field as a candidate for con
gress unless satisfied that no othe Shawnee
county man wants the place. Mr.: Curtis
could hardly put his declination IN
stronger terms.-Emporia Republican.
But if he sticks to it, it settles the
question Of his candidacy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20
Senselessly Sensitive.

FF3Ea tle Kansas Ilty star
The Courier-Journal Is unnecessarily
sensitive over a remark in an Ohio paper
about plantation manners. The term
lost Its sting long ago and now keeps
company with the wild westerner" and
the Connecticut yankee. Some west
erners are wild and uncouth. some
yankees ara mean and some plantation
manners are b0orish. An intelligent
Missourian takes the nickname "Piker-
good-natUredlv. and q Kansas City man
smiles al the name Of ''C0wbv. To r.
sent angrilv these now meaningless ex-
presSions Is 10 make d confession Of
weakness.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

From i..e .5rFrTl..@ E-lra.rfa.
The Kauan vino Is fortunate enough
% OWL an uHuor,Eazed farm. and
blcaej vIfa -ar-s enough ~ keep 10
clear r.I become iEdep>rdent within
the next t.H years "a tho rise % The
value OF Ei- land alone. and II De ia zral-
oas ard economical te can lay zap e ssBg
sum 1l hard ca-H during the time hIs
iaui a becoming valuable. ~ that in fan
gears ha v-l.l De- % T1on mana monarch
In ever, american asuen - tfa Term
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

Emin Pasha intimates that he has in
his possession information which would
create a great sensation if published.
Emin should publish it and not be so
selfish as to keep these good things to
himself. Great sensations are rather
scarce lust now. since the Cleveland
Dana controversy has subsIded.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

Marsh Murdoch, of the Wichita EAGLE,
has given SO towards the Nebraska pro
hibition fund Is this to advertise the
windy wonder, or to get even with the
force prohibition on Kansas.-Leaven-
worth Sun.
AS to the donation, it is a mistake as
for as Murdoch is concerned, it being a
gratuity of some Of friend if made at all
The latter part of our e. c's. observation
is enough, however, to warrant almost
any kind or degree Of retaliatory meas
IRE bv every Kausan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20
SURAH SILK SALE!

Checked and striped surahs at As cents a yard This
is great big bargain in splendid values for summer
wear. Genuine bargains in summer silks
Lace and fancy drapery nets we will close out at one
half the original price Csc 1928 s14S 500 and $40
They are worth twice the price
Special sale in housekeeping department. White
48 cents 10 dozen white quilts at II cents. 80 dozen
white quilts at SO cents
Magnificent linen Marsellaise quilts
Table covers in chenille and tapestry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

The special commission to investigate
She condition of the Panama canal com
pauy. has made an official report which
clearly indicates that the enterprise is a
most gigantic, costly and irredeemable
failure. The commissioners say it will
cost S1SO0O0, 600 to complete the caral
and Will take eight years of hard work.
1t Is not at all probable that De Lesseps
will live to see any further advancement
made in his great pet scheme.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

The Mobile Register says that eff Mr..
Dana does not stop inquiring in his pa
per, Who is the Liar? some plain spoken
and impolite person will be very likely
20 reply, as Nathan replied unto David.
Thou art the man." Thus the fight
goes nerrilv on.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20
EXCHANGE SHOTS


From tHe ~al.rt Ncwf
kansas has ~. $50 acres more ira wheat
this year 'Iaa .s bad last, and the crop
never looked more promising az this sea-
sou az fha year .u-r b. does now. Much
moro tau thr usual quantity u reiu fell
during tIe month Ut April. and It ~
noticed that tGs western portion # the
state got It- sH share If 10. Kansas
farmer aye happy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

Memorial Day, May 30, will be gener-
ally observed throughout Kansas. Elab-
crate preparations are being made IN
the towns and villages Of the state for
tie observance of this sadly glorious day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20

Governor Nichols is making a strong
fight against the lottery. Nichols, OF
course, wouldn't buy a lottery ticket,
although a score of nickels would pur-
chase one-twentieth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20
REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COM
MITTEE.
HARMED. Kan. Nav u. 1890


There viii be a meeting of the Republican State
Committee at the Copeland hotel, Topeka, Kansas,
May o. 1890 at o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of
filling vacancies in said committee, naming time
and place for holding Republican State Convention,
fixing basis Of representation for same and trans
acting such other business as may properly come
before it. HENRY BOOTH, Chairman
BIoN 5. HUTCHINs. Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20
SENATOR JOHN G. CARLISLE.

The announcement in the dispatches
of the election of Hon. John G. Carlisle
by the legislature of Kentucky to sue
coed the late James B. Beck to the
United States senate from that state,
was not surprise in any quarter, and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-20
BIG BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.
White House Of Times & Ross.
PHILADELPHIA =: STORE.
W. CORNER DOUGLAS E.
Extraordinary sale of Dress Goods A Grand Offering
Choice of 100 pieces of 40inch Dress Goods

complete dollars cents.
o goods
v 50
yards
Two
%
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
THE SOCIETY ISLANDS.
Efforts of the French to Subdue the
Natives at Last Successful.

The Society Islands, over which the French
forces have established a protectora:e, lie be-
tween 16o and 1872 south latitude and 1889 and
1867 west longitude. and altogether includes an
area of about $50 square miles, of which 600
belong to Tahiti. The islands occupy CEN
trail position in the Pacific and are of great
natural beauty and very rich in resources. It
was in 1886 that the French began active inter-
ference in Tahiti by the establishment OF
french missions, which. at first, were not at
all successful, having met. indeed, with strenu-
Gus opposition, but in 1888 French frigate APP
peared on the scene and extorted from Queen
Pomare general concession in favor of French
men. In 1912 the islands were put forcibly
under French protection, but the rights of the
queen and the native chiefs were nominally re-
served. In lS43, however. Admiral Petit
lhouars deposed the queen and formally an
nexod the islands upon the plea that former
treaties had not been observed faithfully. His
action was not approved by the French govern
ment. but, on the other hand, it was not repudi-
ated, and for the next two years the French
labored to reduce the islands to subsection, but
finally, by agreement with England, consented
to restore the protectorate. In 1880 Tahiti was
proclaimed q French colony What has now
occurred. except the slaughter Of unfortunate
natives, Is not very clear, hut it may be sur
missed that France was not contented with the
position which she occupied and has found it
easy to make an excuse for extending her in
fluence by force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
TWENTY YEARS AFTER.
Italians Celebrate Victor Emanuel's
Entry Into Rome.

The Italian societies Of this city and Balti-
more yesterday celebrated at the Schuetzen
Park in that city the twentieth anniversary of
the triumphal entry Of King Victor Emanuel
into Rome. Mr.. s. Desio, president OF the
Unione Fratellsnzs of this city delivered an
GRAFTON. in which he said: II am glad to see all
the Italian societies united on this sacred day,
because it shows that they are imbued with
patriotic feelings and thoroughly appreciate
the liberty they enjoy in this free country.
Today we celebrate with our brothers in Italy
a day which is dear to all, and trust that VIC
will celebrate it each year with as much feryor
as We do today
The evening was one of the most pleasant
ever spent by the united societies. Letters of
regret were received from. number of promi-
nsnt Italians throughout the country. Baron
Faya, the italian minister atWashington. who had
been nominated rs patron OF the feast. could
not attend, but he wished his countrymen all
the happiness possible. In the afternoon a
number Of paper balloons representing birds
I'D animals were sent up from the park. At
nightfall all the Chinese lanterns in the park
were lighted and fireworks were sent up at in
tervals The dancing hall was well patronized.
The dark-eyed Italian girls, with their sweet
hearts, made the scene pretty one. The
ladies, for the most part, wore gala costumes,
and the men had their badges and wore bon
tonnieres. A number of the members of Imre
kiralfy's ballet troupe were in the grounds in
the afternoon and were well received by their
countrymen. A large sum was realized and the
money will be devoted to beneficial societies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
THE GREAT FLOODS IN CHINA.
Many People Drowned and Tens OF
Thousands Driven From Their Homea.

The State Department is in receipt OF the
Following dispatch from the representative Of
this country at Pekin, China, dated August H.:
The foods in this province, Of which ! gave
some description in my dispatch of July rs,
1890. have been the most serious ever known.
1t is supposed that an area of three thousand
miles and a population of several million were
affected by the foods. Many people have been
drowned. Tens Of thousands are refugees
from their homes living on charity.
''One result may have far reaching conse-
quences Near Lutai. ON the railroad from
TonGku to Tongshan, the railway embankment
has been destroyed by the people for several
miles. 1t was alleged that the embankment
damned up the water and flooded the country.
Forcibie possession was taken of the embank-
ment. which was cut IN many places The
trains were stopped and the employees driven
away. 1t Ia supposed that the general in COM
mand Mt Lutai either instigated or connivod at
these proceedings, in which his soldiers largely
TOOK part very serious feature of the case
is the supineness Of Viceroy Lii. He has done
nothing TO prevent these lawless proceedings
"rhe Tongshan colliery is stopped and three
thousand men are thrown out Of employment
and the operation of the railroad is, OF course,
suspended. This destruction was wanton and
unnecessary for letting off the water. All these
proceedings indicate an ant-rallroad excite
ment, which may result in postponing iudefi-
nitely any further railroad enterprises in
China"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
CHICAGO'S LATEST TRAGEDY.
A Remarkable Fight for a Fortune
Ends In Death by Pistol Shot.

fatal street ARRAY between brothers-in-l law
| last night in Chicago ended a remarkable con-
test for the possession of fortune of $780, 600.
The contest thus ended in tragedy began
with an elopement
Alfred Richner, several wears ago. was the
husband of q noted brothel keeper. Notwith-
standing his marital relations and bis unsavory
| record, Richner succeeded in clandestirely
working himself into the good graces of the
daughter Of wealthy -four and feed dealer
named Kessler. Upon MIR. Kessler's death the
| daughter. who seems TO have been somewhat
simple minded disclosed her attachment for
Richner. The instant opposition OF the family
to any recognition of that worthy resulted in
the prompt elopement of the couple to Mon
treal.
Richner later went through the form OF OBJ =
tanning divorce from the brothel keeper and
having his marriage with Miss Kessler legalized.
They returned to Chicago and a feud was soon
engendered between Richner and his new wife g
protner. The latter accused Richner of beng
actuated solely with desire to lay hands on
the fortune OF the sister, Legal struggles and
personal encounters between Richner and
kessler have been frequent. Recently. it is
SAID, Rchner. failing Ill his efforts to get at
the hessler patrimouy. has threatened TO kill
every member of the family
Last night he met kessler on State street and
a'."cheu MIN Win u cane. hessier drew a re-
volver and rapidly fired three shots. Two were
stopped by Richners watch. At the third he
dropped and kessler Immediately put two more
bullets in his sisters PROSTATE husband. The
shooting took place in a crowded part OF State
street and for a few moments caused a wild
stampede of passers-by
kessler gave himself up to the authorities.
He said he had been advised to arm himself by
| the city's chief OF detectives and by his at
torney, Gen. John e. Black. Notwithstanding
his wounds, Richner chung to life tenaciously
and his first words on regaining consciousness
for a few moments was that he be allowed to see
his wife, she whose brother had Just attacked
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
Checks for ga Million or SOP

Several correspondents of the London Daily
Telegraph call attention to the fact that a
check for million and quarter, recently re-
ferred to as having been paid by the London
and County Bank, was by no means the largest
ever drawn. 1t appears that at least four Of
the London clearing banks have paid checks
FOR considerably over two millions on more
than one occasion. In fact in this great center
of the worlds finance checks for a million or
80, especially on heavy settling days, would
seem to be matter of course, if not quite as
plentiful as blackberries. A few years ago the
Manchester Ship Canal Compan., when buy
ing out the Bridgewater trustees, drew one
check for million and three-quarters OH Giyn
IL Co., and this document can still be seen at
the offices of the ship canal company, Deans
Sato, Manchester, where it is framed as a Curl
osit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
VETERANS OF BOTH SIDES.
Northern and Southern Soldiers Frater-
nizing In One Organization.

About a score of men who were actively en-
gagged or one side or the other during the war
OF the rebellion met last night in one Of the
parlors of the Metropolitan Hotel and orga-
nized the Order of United Veterans. DR.. H..
n. Howard presided and George S. Emery per-
formed the duties of secretary. After some
discussion declaration of principles was
adopted. In that document the signers state
they believe the close of the war wiped out all
the causes and conditions which made war
necessary and established the unity and integ-
rity of the government for all time.
The declaration was signed by the following,
the letter after each name indicating north or
south and showing OH which side the sub
scriber did his fighting: Ii. A. Howard IN,
Robt |. Fleming ~, Lee Crandall (s). L. >.
Emery (n), II. J. Crouch (n). Thos. J. Luttrell
~. II. d. Littlepage (s). Byron W. Bonney (n).
". ". Fierce (n), c. A. Huntington ~. David
c. Reeves (n), L. q. liine (n), s. c. Robt (n),
Thos ID. Singleton ~. Geo. s. Emery (n),
Frank Hume (s). 1hos. Z. Woods (n), VIM. A.
Cook (n). H. L. Crawford (n), Z. ". Anderson
(s1. John W. Drew (s). VIM. Harmon (s1, W.
l. Stone (sl and W. II. Selden (s).
The above named gentlemen are also the in
corporators The objects of the order are the
promotion of peace and good fellowship. the
preservation of records of the war and the ex-
tension of solid assistance to needy veterans
and their families.
Officers were elected as follows: President
DIR. II. y. Howard; first vice president. Col
Lee Crandall; second vice president, l.. s. En-
cry; corresponding secretary. Capt. L. W. An
derson: recording secretary. George ). Emery;
treasurer. Thomas J. Luttrell Board OF di-
rectors-Robert 1. Fleming, l.. G.. Hine, Frank
Hume. W. ". Fierce, ii. b. Littiepage, II. J.
Crouch, H. l. Biscoe, s. E. Robb and ]. w.
Drew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
Transfers of Real Estate.

Deeds in fee have been fled as follows:
II. G. Lewis to j. II. Johnson, sub 7s. blk 2.
Trinidad; $4,000. Mollie ~ Phillips to Daniel
Ryan, sub lO2 ST. 753; $500 L. S. werden
to W. F. Gardner, trustee, pit. &c, so. sis; s..
". F. Gardner to r. S. Werden, in trust same
property; s.. Maria @. Poet to NJ. Hayden,
sub 81, SO. 544; sI.325. Lucy L. Swain to C. II.
Fickling, pt IS. L. ad. to Georgetown; 1865 40.
ID. Mclaughlin to L. j. Stanton, pts. LAG and
147. SO. 81, West Washington; 8. b. Beale
to F. p. Duvey. sub t. SO. 139; 3. Annie
Carney TO II. A. Limbach. pit. ~. SO. GIG;
s.. Lucretia Corliss to Joseph Fererro.
pit. "a. So. 475; $500. s. c. Kellogg to
Julia A. Kellogg, pts. and Z. SO. LOG; s..
James Cunningham to Michael Hass.. lot IL
So. ia; $500. W. Coleman to Fl. c. Stewart,
jr., sub "a. so. 286; $. Matilda L. Angere r
to Mary Dunno, sub 80. so. 623; $1,000. May
l.. Mari to j. Mel. Carusi. sub 50, so. &c., -.
c. c. Halpine to Syble II. Dom, sub 81, So.
6G; =. 5. VI. Shute, jr., to L. s. Fristoe, sub
Is. blk. 2, s. p. BIS sub Mt. Pleasant; 8. l..
s. Fristoe TO Mary I. Fitzhugh, same prop
erty; s. j. L. Cole to G. ID. Cole, part 20,
so. 514; =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
The Golden Cross.

At the regular meeting of Goodwill Com
mandery, No. q, U.O.G.C.. held last evening.
Noble Commander Cheney presiding. Dr. S. l.
Groot presented the application of Arthur ].
Houghton for membership. The first degree
was conferred on Evert l.. Harvey and Albert
Grounsell. The resignation of Lady Louisa T.
WatrouJ as vice noble commander was &C
cepted. and Lady Adelaide Payne was elected
TO ill the vacancy, and was installed into that
Office by Deputy Grand Commander Perry
Under the good of the order Past Grand Com
nander George Roadway and Lady Payne gave
interesting accounts of their visit to Putnam
Commandery at Somerville, Mass. The good OF
the order was discussed by Sir Knights Geo.
Roadway, j. 7. Smith, Perry. Davis. Proctor.
Frankland. Hervey s. knight. Noble Comman-
der Cheney and Ladies Watfoas and Payne.
Next Monday evening the commandery will
hold special meeting for ritualis;ic drill. to
which the members Of other communicates are
invited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
She Got Out and Walked.

1t vas in street car yesterday evening.
Three hundred pounds of femininity entered,
and, although there was space to spare at the
forward end of the vehicle, she tried to squeeze
herself in between two statesmen who were
journeying homeward from the Capitol When
the conductor reached in for her fare she said
plaintively, Cant you make a little moro room
for mef" The polite strap jerker moved a
couple of steps toward the front and with all
seriousness said. Won't you please move up;
there's fat lady here that can't hardly sit
down." Some of the passengers Just smiled,
others giggled audibly, and one of the Con-
gressmen. 81: er trying his best for half min
ute to keep down the irrepressble, burst out
into a snort of laughter that was thoroughly
infectious. Everybody. the utra-adipose
female and the conductor excepted, Just
roared A commanding wave of hand. a
halt and with an indignant mien and a glance
of whitening contempt the over-stout passen-
ger got out and walked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-23
Why Mr.. King Travels lncoU

Mr. james /. King of Buffalo, says the Chi
cago N,acs. visited the bohemian spa for a
course of treatment and tho local press (by a
natural though none the less serious blunder)
announced HIM as James l.. King of Buffalo in
America. This blunder seems humorous
enough at first, but presently serious symp-
toms were exhibited. The paryenus. the syco
plants, the tuft hunters. the snobs the para
sites anu The bcsgars swooped down ON poor
KING; the hotel people flceced him and there
seemed to be general conspiracy to mulct
him. In vain he sought to convince his perse-
cutors that it was hidcous mistake-that he
was no royal parsonage. He actually had to
leave the town. and | subsequently heard that
he was living ut a pension i'll Marienbad under
the alias of Thomas THOMPSON