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Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
MEXICAN REFORMS.
President Diaz Contemplates a Reduc-
tion of the Army

Cry OBJ MEXICO, Sept. President
Diaz is maturing plan for the reduc-
tion of the army, which it is intended
shall be composed solely of volunteers.
1t is believed, SO far as can be judged at
present, that it would have the effect of
eliminating criminal and other unde-
sirable elements from the army, which,
it is said, will hereafter be
principally used ON the north
ern and southern frontiers in
the territory occupied by Indians.
There are large numbers of officers sup
ported on the retired list, and if these
are disbanded it will be saving to the
country of several millions annually. If
the presidents plan is carried into eff
feet, it is supposed many of these officers
will find employment in the national
guard, and other places in the service of
the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Tho Reason Why.

Yabsley-I see by the paper that the
New Jersey census figures 60 to show
that only one man in a thousand reaches
the age of rs.
Dibsley (who comes over in the ferry
from Jersey City every morning)-Well,
no; when New Jersey grandpa reaches
three-score and ten, his family conclude
he's not worth wasting quinine on any
longer
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
CONFIDENCE IN MINER.
Uncle Sam Will Have No Serious Com
plicatiOns With Guatemala.

BALTIMORE, Sept. Samuel Kimberly,
secretary delegation to the Central Amer
ican states, and consul general OF the
United States at Guatemala, starts for
his post tomorrow. Speaking of affairs
in the Central American states,
Kimberly said: 81 think the
department at Washington has
perfect confidence in Minister Miner
The Guatemalans are an impetuous
race, and it would be the wisest for us to
move slowly. The Central Americans
are desirous of having closer intercourse
with the United States, and our govern
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
BRAWL IN A BAGNIO.
One Man Killed and Another MortalIy
Wounded.

PLEASANT HILL, Mo-, Sept. John
Parker and A. D. Wells, young farmers,
made application late yesterday for ad-
mission into disreputable house.
They forced their way into the house,
and became engaged in quarrel with
seven other men there. During the
quarrel, revolvers were drawn. Parker
was shot through the head, and in
stantly killed. Oliver Hughes was shot
in the neck and mortally wounded.
Wells and six inmates of the house were
arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Last weeks CIearances.

BosToN, Sept, THE total gross ex-
changes for last week, as shown by dis
patches from the leading clearing houses
of the United States and Canada, is
81, ,094, ,720, 100, an increase OF 81 per cent
as compared with the corresponding
week of last year.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
The Kaiser EIated with His Navy.

BERLIN, Sept. AT a banquet given
by Emperor William to the officers of
the fleet at Gravenstein, last night, he
praised the seamanship and proficiency
in gunnery and torpedo work displayed
at the naval man9uvers yesterday. He
added that he believed the fleet equal to
the most trying work that could be re-
quired of it.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
DISAPPOINTED swEETHEARTs.

II :artless Customs Inspectors Seize
Loves Offerings.
NEwiYoRK, Sept. Maurice Gilbert,
of Butte City, Montana, and Frank
Bernics, of the same city, arrived on
the steamer La Champagne from Havre,
today. Inspectors Brown and Donohue
met them. The gentlemen were con-
Quoted to the seizure room and each had
to give up $500 gold watch. The
watches were confscated. The men
said the articles were for their sweet
hearts.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
A Lovely Time.

From the Lawrence American.
Maude-Did you have good time at
the beach, Alice?
Alice-Didn't | was engaged to
all three of the young men at the hotel
at the same time, and the other girls
were perfectly furious,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Republican Nomip ations.

REDDNG, CAL, Sept. THE Republi-
can county convention met here yester-
day and nominated full county ticket.
The joint convention of Shasta and Trim
ity counties met and nominated A. c..
Brigham, of Redding, for assembly. The
joint senatorial convention also met and
nominated R. G. Campbell, OF Siskiyou,
for senator.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
SHOCKING TRAGEDY,
A Human Brute Shoots His Wife and
MOther-in-Law

MILWAUKEE, Sept. IA shocking
tragedy was enacted at Wauwatosa, a
suburb OF Milwaukee, this afternoon.
Mrs. Edward Reininger had left her hus-
band on account of brutal treatment,
and returned to her mothers home.
She and her mother were sitting on the
porch today, when Reininger came
to the house. He asked his wife if
she would return to him.. She refused
and, without moments warning, he
pulled out revolver and shot her three
times, fatally wounding her. The mother
interfered, and she too was shot twice.
Mrs. Raymer's wounds may not prove
fatal. Reininger was arrested.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
HARD TO ELECTROCUTE.
An Electrician Survives an Accidental
Shock of 1000 Volts.

An EIectrician Survives an Accidental
Shock of 1000 Volts.
SAN Francisco, Sept. Herbert
Burns, an electrician employed in the
electrical works here, received an cleo
trio shock yesterday that nearly killed
him. One of the dynamos was out of
order, and while Burns was repairing
it he received a shock of 1000 volts
direct from the dynamo, through his
body. The shock knocked him back
ward and he was picked up for dead.
He gradually recovered consciousness,
however. One of his hands was badly
blistered and he complained of soreness
of the lungs.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
ON THESAME TRACK.
Another Wreck on the Upper ridge AT
Albany.

ALBANY, N. Y, Sept 7.-Another
wreck occurred on the upper bridge this
morning. A freight train was coming
over the bridge from the east when
another started east at the other end
A misplaced switch let the second train
run up on the west bound track. The
locomotives crushed into each other near
the western end of the bridge The
engines were damaged and three freight
cars derailed and broken. The tracks
were blocked until late in the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Social Science Conrress.

LIEGE Sept. THE social science
congress opened today. Two thousand
delegates are present from all parts of
catholic Europe. 1t was resolved to
send telegram to the Pope and King
Leopold expressing the devotion of the
membe
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Armenians and Turks.

CoNsTANrlNoPLE, Sept. News is re-
ceived of fight between Armenians and
gendarmes near Ismid. Five gendarmes
were killed. Troops have been sent.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08

ment takes a deep interestin the matter.
Some little diplomatic complications
may arise out of the Barrundia affair,
but not of so serious a character as to
cause any breach, and the whole matter
will be soon Strengthened OUT
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
An Endemic in Eranca

PARIS, Sept. 7.-An epidemic has
broken out at Maison Blanche, which is
alleged to be due to the opening up of
the ground in search for the remains of
Count de Mirabeau. Ten children have
died
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Australian Strikes.

MELBOURNE, Sept. THE employers
decline to confer with the strikers. The
Broken Hill miners struck to forestall an
announced stoppage, affecting 5000 men
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Love Letters.

From the Somerville Journal.
A love letter is never SO interesting to
other people as 1t is to the lovers them
selves, but it is good deal more
amusing.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
A YOUNG TIEND,
He Murders His Adopted Sister in Fit
of Jealous Rage.

LoCKpoRr, N. Y, Sept IA terrible
crime was committed at Ransomville,
seventy-six miles northeast of here yes
terday. A boy named Charles Grambo,
aged IA, son of Frederick Grambo,
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
The Cholera ScOurRe.

MADRID, Sept. Fifteen fresh cases
OF cholera and eleven deaths from the
disease were reported at Valencia city
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
Atlantic Steamships.

New YoRK, Sept. ARRIVED: The
Alaska, Liverpool; La Champagne,
Havre; Tower Hill, London.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
and $75O,OOO capital. Other stoppages

SYDNEY, Sept. 1.-The strikers held
monster demonstration here today. Res
olutions were adopted declaring that the
men would remain firm. Four steamers
sailed today all manned by black legs
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
THE BOULANGER CHARGES.
Another Duel the Outgrowth of Their
Authorship.

PARIS, Sept. 7.-Mermeix, the alleged
author of the charges against Boulan-
ger, fought duel today with Labruyer,
of Gil Bias. The latter was slightly
wounded.
: LIE Petit Journal says Laguerre in
spired the articles attacking Boulanger
in Figaro.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-09-08
O'BRIEN'S ADVICE.
He Says Irishmen Have No Business
to Go Begging Abroad.

to Go Begging Abroad.
Cork, Sept. 7.-William O'Brien,
speaking at a meeting in County Cork,
said it would be Ireland's own fault if a
single child was starved. The tenants
ought not to pay penny of rent until
their families were provided for. They
had no business to make begging appeals
to Irishmen abroad, but should look to
Balfour and his sublime schemes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12
THE MONEY SITUATION EAST.

Reference has been made in these col
umns recently of the gradual transfer OF
capital from the east to the west: the vol
ume of the transfers has been much larg-
er than we had supposed, as is shown by
the following from the New York Finan-
cier:
1t is to be regretted that the National
Bank of Commerce should lead the list Of
those that show & large decrease IN depos-
its, according to our comparative state
ment table published in last weeks tlnan-
cier, giving the increase ans decrease OF
deposits of all New York City banks for
past six years 1t is one of the oldest
banks in New YORK, and with one excep-
ton the only national bank with $4,000, 600
capital in the United States. 1t was organ
lied as the Bank of Commerce in. Febru-
airy. 1889 with its present capital, but the
fashion has changed, nowadays the sue
ceSSful banks have small capitals, large
SURPRISES and declare big dividends.
The First National ought to have shown
the largest increase, but taking every
thing into consideration it has done fairly
we'll
The Bank of New York, n. B. A. loses
between three and four millions. The
Bank of America between two and three
millions. The Broadway National nearly
million, and the Continental National
nearly two millions. The Bank OF the
State of New York also goes down over
million, while the St. Nicholas decreases
nearly two and a half millions.
Several causes for the condition so
pointedly stated in the foregoing may
be suggested. and while it is not to be
attributable to any single cause, perhaps,
the number of prime reasons are not
numerous and in our judgment the stu
alton may be summed up and presented
as resulting from two general causes.
First, the gradual curtailment of the
volume Of currency in actual circulation,
that has affected the east-even the
money centers-not only, but the entire
country, causing a general stagnation
of commercial and industrial enterprises
that for time was well nigh alarming.
Second, the gradual though liberal
transfer of capital to the west not only
for the temporary accommodation of
commercial interests, such as the re-
moval Of crops, andsofOrth, but for per-
manent investment for the sake of
larger returns. The building Of rail-
roads, opening up to settlement of large
areas of new country, the opening and
development of mines, the building of
cities and various other undertakings
that have required large capital to carry
them on, conditions that have existed in
the west, and some extent in the south,
without corresponding conditions in the
east, have naturally had the effect of
bringing about the state of case set up
by the Financier. And instead of i'm
proving there and eventually regaining
former conditions, the money question,
as it relates to deposits of private hold
ings, will continued TO be disturbing
one in that quarter by reason of the con-
tinued transfer of available cash into
newer and more promising fields for
quick returns and larger profits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12
sUNFLowER SIMMER.

According to the Globe an Atchison
mans idea of luxury is an Independent
pair of suspenders for every pair of pants-
looms.
The congressional convention in the
Third Kansas district will not be held this
year until September %. This is later
than any of the conventions.
According to Ex-Governor Robinson, it
now behooves the young Democracy OF
Kansas to step forward. They may not be
used to it, but they might as well try.
j. j. Polk, of North Carolina, expresses
himself as unalterably opposed to the re-
turn Of Senator ingalls,. Any slow poke
from South Carolina is probably OF the
same mind
A bill is pending in congress providing
for the election of pOstmasters by the peo-
pie This will have a tendency TO make a
great portion of Farmer Funston's sup
portors rebellious.
The Emporia Republican is displeased
with Senator Plumb, too. 1t appears that
Governor Eskridge is about the only man
Kansas could send TO the senate that the
Republican would agree with.
have dry stitch of clothing on him after
his speech on the Mckinley bill And
Senator Plumb is not the only man who
has spoiled an undershirJ over that bill.
Mr.. Swensson, man mentioned in con-
nection with the congressional race in the
Seventh district, is not in Kansas. At
present Europe holds him. This fact may
be a very valuable aid to Mr. Swensson.
The State Journal talks of the state
board of agriculture getting up an original
idea for an exhibit at the worlds fair.
Matrimony doesn't seem to have effected
the humorous vein in Frank MacLennan
bit.
The Oberlin Eye reports hen in that
city which laid an egg with perfect pic
ture of sunfower on one side. 1t must
be said in the case of the editor of the Eye
that the original package should be con-
demned
James Whitcomb Riley has written a
poem depicting the quiet and calm of a
cool, shady place, entitled AT Woodruff
Place" The sound will probably arouse
fond memories in many a Lawrence man
mind by its similarity to Wallruff.
John Martin, of Topeka, says he is tired
of being the figure-head of the Democratic
party in Kansas and wants to be taken
down Now if Mr. Tomlinson, of Topeka,
should cut off the supply of wind, the
Democraticsl eaderhip of the state would
be in plight, indeed.
One worlds fair commissioner has gone
to Japan to make arrangements for an ex-
hihit Mr. Holiday has not decided what
country he will visit, but depend upon it,
he will. The faculty of the Topeka Demo
crat are harder on their railroad passes
than any newspaper crowd in the state.
The fat women of Harper held a picnic
one day last week in grove three miles
east Of the city. Light weights were
barred and no woman was admitted who
didn't weigh 200 pounds. One of the COM
mendable features of the meeting was
that no resolutions were offered. 1t was
too warm and they were busy eating.
What Kansas wants is more fat women.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12

man." he SAID, saw q rope ana naQ
the sense to catch hold of it. His GOODNESS
should make you remember to always
catch on with one hand for yourself and
have the other ever in readiness for the
| government" The speech was heartily
applauded by visitors and cadets.
When the board of visitors landed on the
wharf at the foot of Rogers avenue, on the
return from the drill, 'Dick" Knowles,
the old quartermaster who dashed Farra-
gut to the rigging in Mobile bay, was
standing on the dock. The venerable sail
or was recognized by Admiral Kimberly as
former shipmate. The officer and man
grasped hands in cordial greeting and ex
changed pleasant "reminiscences for a few
minutes. The incident was a striking
one, and after the two men parted
Admiral Kimberly explained to the
ladies the story of Knowles fame.
The gentlemen composing the visiting
board suggesting that the member repre-
senting the great west lacked in enthusi-
asm over some of the great achievements of
the early part of the week, we replied that
it was all fine enough in its way, but there
seemed a want of the ultimates of energies
and high pressures which characterize the
progressive west. Mr. Boutelle, chairman
of the house committee on naval affairs,
thereupon telegraphed the secretary of the
navy to send around the new torpedo boat
Gushing, said to be the fastast craft ever
built, and which had made its initial trip
but a few days previous. Next morning
the queer vessel was found lying at our
warf, having run around from Washing
ton, distance of 125 miles, in few hours.
No adequate description of it could be
given here. The Gushing is about 100 feet
long, 10 feet wide amidship and u feet
depth of hold, bearing the general outline
of a cigar and packed full of the most power
full machinery. She carries twin screws,
fourteen distinct engines, 400 pounds Of
steam to the square inch, and runs at her
utmost speed thirty-two miles an hour.
The water rolls up behind her higher than
her deck and her flag drags in the water
with her propellers making four hundred
revolutions per minute. In her flight she
leaves an ordinary express train behind.
ing up the Potomac that the authorities
of Alexandria have sent a petition to
the department asking that she be
slowed up in passing the town as
she is destroying their wharves. Our
whole party, including ladies, boarded this
nondescript of the sea and went flying
down the bay with the lagastern dragging
in the water. Her commander would send
her straight for the mid-ships of some
passing vessel, and just as everybody got
ready to jump for their lives, suddenly
swerve her to the right or the left, leaving
the threatened ships rolling in her waves.
In two hours we ran fifty-two miles, reach
ing the wharf without an accident.
Upon the adjournment of the board we
go, for few days, over to Washington,
thence out into the mountains of West
Virginia, and from there to Ohio, expect
ing to arrive at home by the 1st of July,
so no more at present and no more until
you see us. N. NJ. N.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

A delegate convention of the Republi-
cans of Kansas will be held in the city
of Topeka, on Wednesday, the Sd day of
September 1890, at the hour of 4 o'clock
p. M, for the nomination of candidates
for
Chief justice of the supreme court.
Governor.
Lieutenant governor.
Secretary of state.
Auditor of state.
Treasurer of state.
Attorney general.
superintendent of public instruction.
Delegates to the convention mentioned
above shall be elected by county cOnven-
tons, duly called by the several County
Republican committees, under such rules
and regulations as may be by them pre-
scribed. The basis of apportionment of
delegates to said state convention will be
one delegate at large for each county of
the state, and one delegate for every 400
votes or fraction of 200 or more votes
cast for Eugene F. Ware for elector at
large in the election of 1888: under which
rule delegates. are apportioned to the
several counties rs follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12

Topeka LAYS a deal mere stress upon
the claim that the city has gained 5000
population during the past year than
she does upon her aggregate population
being 5000. the figures given from the
basis of the citv's new directory. The
first claim would seem 70 be moderate
enough in view Of the wholesale COB
bling up Of additions and outlying sub
urhs within the period named. But
as to the whole number. that is
the figure counts. we viii have il as
soon a. Uncle Sans counters get
around.
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Plrmb.- speech.

washington plspstcb to Coarier-J0a-uAi
Plumb Is pcsuder and no mistake.
when be gets started. He reminded
vour correspondent today in his speech
~ tho lauented Beck. Like the latter
b. was strong and vigorous in his Ian
guage and gesture. and a. the dav was
hot he u-si several haudkerchiafs IN
mo-ping the preparation from has face
and head When he got Though there
ras not "a dry thread on hIs body. iiis
speeck was "a great one. He WAS thor
ouzhIv informed and his Arguments
were logical and concluive. Ths eslau-
e-tnes- and empha-i- u the "Kan-sts
Cow Boy. a. b. Is often termed hsre.
was refreshing u hear IA the senate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12

The seCretarIeS Of the severed county
conventions are instructed to forward to
the undersigned secretary, at Topeka,
Kansas, a certified copy of the creden-
tials of their several delegates, immedi-
ately upon the adjournment of the coun-
ty convention. said credentials TO be re-
ceived at Topeka not later than the eve
ming of September I'd. From these Gre
dentials the Republican state central
committee viii prepare a roster of those
entitled to participate in the preliminary
of the convention.
BY order of the committee.
HENRY BOOTH. Chairman.
Bon s. HCTCHINS, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12
kansas AT Ut. VERNON.


Last wear. il VIII be remembered. the
schools Of Kansas were called upon 20
contribute 10 what was called the Mount
Vernon fund, the money from this state
10 be used in restoring the servants quar-
tiers at the home of Washington, SIT. Yer
non. TO their original condition. Jennie
~ Ward. vlce-regeDt for the association
for Kansas. informs the Western School
Journal of Topeka that she has had the
pleasure this year 10 see the completed
restoration Of the ruined quarters- IN
speaking further Of the matter she SAYS.
1T il a very great improvement. and
will, / think. b. q matter II pride %
every Kansau. Il stands west ~ the
greenhouse. and has two door opening
on the road. Just below the north gate.
Il j. SEVENTY feet long, with short win
dows, which lift within precisely ike
those Of the olIen time, Two large
rooms with great open fre-placoz, and
two small ONES. are the interior divisions.
The Wow from the windows into tHe gar
den is very beautiful
Tho c5rner west u the quarters. just
under the tablet inscribed .Restors1 By
the schools II kausas. Las also BEEN
cleared up and made % resume as bright
1e-- and bloom.
some interesting fact regarding the
Old quarters have been developed from
The rle.glv-5i-cJTersd letters q Washing
Ton ~ 1lr. Pearce. has farm manager II
1876. IT. thee he mentions the quarter
frequently, and their location and u-s
are fully confirmed VIZ: That this isIili-
81 about the mansion a. spinner. veav-
ars. caype,I-eT~, and gardener, ard Cf
their children No door open into TIE
garden. ard f1e UrEss care lsst fiza csI1I-
dren q the quarter destroy t8e trees and
shrubs which BE- says. nave been pFo-
cured and planted aE great exEeslss-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-06-12

From the New Yorl, Herald
A young woman was out riding in
New Jersey. The horse on which sha
was mounted became frightened and
ran away. With a courage and skill
that would have done credit TO Buffalo
Bill himself she maintained her seat ia
saddle while the animal dashed furiOusly
along the highway When it, flight l,,si
been arrested when all danger had been
bravcd ami passed. when she had alghted
safely from the saddle-thon the young
lady quietly proceeded 10 faint.