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Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

According to the quarterly report of
the state board of agriculture just is
sued, the winter wheat crop of 1889 is
valued at $19, S42, ,573.77, the corn crop at
$51 $40, ,676. 10, and the oat crop at ST.
654, ,S12 78; total valuation of $104, ,572,-
49S. If to this is added the value of the
broom corn, hay, sorghum, butter, eggs,
vegetables, cattle and hogs raised last
year, the total value of Kansas products
for 1889, even with the depressed condi-
ton of the markets, will not vary much
from S175, ZOO, 600. Considering every
thing this is a remarkably good showing.
If prices had been equal to those of for
mer years the total would have run to
about $3.50, 600, 900.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

Kansas City Journal: On another
part of this page will be found an article
from the Wichita EAGLE concerning the
emergency rate question, which contains
some suggestions worthy of considera-
ton. The question is q most important
one and is being discussed throughout
the state with an earnestness born of the
desperate condition in which the farm
ers lind themselves placed. Marketing
corn at present prices is certainly ruin
Gus, and, If reduced rates do not mean
an advance in prices, it is difficult to see
Just where the benefit TO the farmer
comes ID. OF course, pressing necessity
will compel many to sell at anv price.
but there are many others who can hold
their grain for a time and can utilize it
for feeding purposes, and there can be
little doubt that those who follow this
course will find themselves decided gain
ers in the end. 1t is most unfortunate
situation and one which demands the
most thoughtful and patient considera-
uon.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

The condition that confronts the farm
ers of Kansas just now, i. e.: the low
price of the great staple and expense of
getting 1t to market. is the very strongest
argument that could be used in favor of
changing the policy many have pursued
up TO this good year OF depending upon
a single crop. OF course there is always
a demand for corn at some price, and
sometimes the price is high enough to
make that crop remunerative even when
marketed in its original condition-it is
always profitable when fed to stock-but
the demand is not always sufficient for
it to command a paying price. The
change of policy the EAGLE suggests and
would urge is to a diversity of crops
crops that will find a market nearer
home, or that can be converted into
other forms, thus giving employmen4o
more people and aid in building home
markets
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

Little Delaware clings to the whipping
post ''relic of barbarism" with peril
nacity more commendable to its zeal for
furnishing offenders than complimentary
to its civilization and enlightenment.
There is one thing to its credit, how
ever, inasmuch as it holds on to the bar
barity, and that is that it does not dis
criminate between offenders on account
of color: the white malefactor is hauled
up alongside the black one and given an
equal number of stripes. If the penalty
was restricted to wife beaters there
would not be much for anybody to COM
plain of, not even the offenders.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

The Troy Chief expresses the belief
that the recent affiiction that has befallen
the family of the Hon. James G. Blaine,
in the death of five members of his
family-two brothers, a sister and two
children-within a few short months, is
in the nature of retribution for the action
of James G. Blaine, Jr., in obtaining
Divorce from his young wife and leaving
her and her babe-his child-unpro-
vided for. That, to our mind, Is
strained idea of omnipotence. But if
true, what a terrible sinner Secretary
Tracy must be that it became necessary,
in order to adequately punish him, that
his home should be burned, and with it
hls wife and daughter. The idea is con-
trary to the orthodox estimate OF The
Divinity; it is simply horrible.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11
EXCHANGE sHOrs.
Serves Party by Serving Country.

DSi az ~ ~~Sf s4AS SC~--HA
From tie Beaver Clty TribaDe.
Because the editor Of tEe Wichita
EAGLE does not approve every measure
that his party desires 20 have enacted,
some of the journals of that state accuse
him Of Democratic tendency. 4 great
many prominent Democrats and kepueli-
cans differ with their parties temporary
leaders, and are considered politically
honest. = fact for man to surrender
his personal convictions Of what is night
to political fealty to the party be belongs
TO, is a sure sign that there Is weak
spot in him. Il Is the men OF fear. less
convictions that are appreciated b. the
public who discriminates between politi-
cal subssrviency and manly independ-
ence. II is the contumacious, con-
tentious and irascible cusses within the
wheels of political parties that brush the
flies out Of the eyes and off Of the pate
OF their sleepy brethren. and that IS
what the EAGLE Is doing.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

The papers now have it that the Sec
retary of states residence at Washington
is "hoodooed." As far as number OF
deaths is concerned, it is difficult for
house of over thirty years standing not
70 ba sghoodooa6 -
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

Senator Vest is said to have a violent
antipathy to Chicago. He is quoted as
saying he would rather see the Worlds
fair go to hades than to the lake CITY.
and the Kansas City Star, which has
hitherto thought to have favored Chi
cago as the location for the Worlds fair.
quotes the above and concludes with:
What's the difference st. Louis is
gaining, apparently.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11
&c Grand % Eero-

IRON Is hsasss tsfy slsr.
Today General Sherman fills cut his
three-score and ten year,. He has been
Of service 70 the nation and his honesty
and manliness have secured him the lore
and respect Of all. He has been much IN
the storm and stress OF life, and nov that
age IS coming 10 him the wish viii be
universal that all his remaining DAYS
may be full Of peace and repose. he
has honoTs and troops of friends. may he
live long and en sov fheTa
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

sAnd this was Irish too" The Clan
na-gael, Molly Mcguire and McGinty
have all occupied the attention Of this
country to considerable extent recent
ly. Then, farther back was the Sack
ville-West letter, and that was Irish, too
for the Republican party.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

There is great amount of post-pon-
ing about the Worlds fair by cities
singly. Some want '95 and St. Louis
man now bobs up and advocates post
poning it until 1900. The prime idea the
celebration of the quadri-centennial of the
discovery of America, seems to have
been entirely lost sight of.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11
An Unfortunate Mistake.

Il wish to announce to the consrega-
ton. said the minister, ''tilat the pulpit
is not responsible for the error OF the
printer on the tickets for the concert in
the Sunday school room. The concert
is for the benefit OF the Arch fund. not
the Arch tiend. We viii Row sing hvmn
six, To err is human, 10 forgive IS di-
vine
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

Powderly thinks now he would not
accept the Democratic nomination Tor
governor of Pennsylvania. He knows
the Republican strength in that state
and does not care to be put up for a sac
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

A great many people ask what that
immense auditorium at Chicago is good
for. The enormous seating capacity has
its effect on prices and the public get the
benefit. Sarasate and D'Albert may be
heard there for 80 cents.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

We see by the dispatches that Mrs.
Cleveland spent yesterday among the
scenes of her schoolgirl life at Wells
college, Aurora. n. Y. When Grover
doesn't get into the papers Frances does.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11
But That's How II Is.

From the Kansas City Times.
We confess, with regret and disap-
pointment, that the dissatisfaction of Re-
publican congressman at Speaker Reed S
course seems 10 have existed chiefly IN
the imagination OF Washington cores
pondentS of Democratic prochvities.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

Lyman Trumbull, ex-governor, ex-
secretary of state, ex-supreme judge, ex-
member of congress and ex-Onited
States senator, is still practiclng aw IN
Chicago at the age of n.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

'sThe next house of representatives of
the Kansas legislature" says the Wichita
Eagle. will contain more farmers than the
last" Let us hope, also that it will con-
lain fewer blockheads and boodlers.-Em-
porla Republican.
Then look out for your end of the
teeter board and see that none of that
sort opt on
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

It's a great wonder the Democrats
have not accused Speaker Reed, in his
following the House of Commons ruling,
of anglo-maniacism.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11

Twenty-Five years ago today Charles
ton. S. c.. was evacuated by the Con-
federates before Sherman's triumphant
march
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-11
WHITE HOUSE

We marking down all the store both and
both Reduction and clearance SALE Everything the
house reduced except Warmers and kids
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A New York rag-picker is reported TO
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Comrade Robert A. Shearer, I1th Pa, Co. d,
First Corps, Lewis Iowa, says:
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: j am very
much interested in the CanBoneer's story, aud
especially his account Of the battle Of Gettys-
burg. Ny regiment the old 18th Pa, was hrst
placed on the right of the Railroad Cut, and
lust before the Eleventh Corps gave way we
were ordered 10 the LEFT, TO support Stewards
battery, where we remained until the battery
was taken 10 the rear. We bad no ammunition
left when We fell back, and going back TO Get
tysburg the rebels were on both sides OF us
firing into Us As ] was going up one Of the
streets, ! came 10 q bakery and went IN aud
asked the baker how he sold soft bread. lie
said Il was 50 cents loaf. / told him TO give
me three I0avcs, and as threw down the money
for Il told him he would sell ii cheaper before
night ] then went out, aud as ] passed ms
cellar door ] looked down and there was a
barrel marked "M0uonEahela Whisky"
Thinks ], this is fatuess, but lust as made one
step towards II. / looked down the street aud
there not 50 yards away came the Johnnies'
shooting 81 everything in sight. Water WAS
good enough Tor uIe just then, and pulled cut
Tor the top oil Cemetery Hill, and as ! fell into
line and counted noses. there were - lett ~
my regiment out Of 2l2 that went into line on
Seminary Ridge.
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Do you rant an increase of peRsiOas See
lrtiele headed LOST on page 10
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am noe yet I'D years old, l vas
al work on a farm for SRa2 e
meath. ] arm now selling Jour
famous albums ,and making over
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wants one" Henry Slater, Bisua-
linghsm, Ala
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Comrade W. J. Crosley, Co. G, 3ith Ohio,
Springfield, o. says:
In a late issue of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
the Cannoneer. in speaking of the battle OF
OpcQuan Creek, Va, fought Sept. ~ 1854,
seems 10 entirely ignore the Eighth Corps. IL
was there and / want 20 say that II made a
most gallant aud successful charge late in the
dav against the left Of the enemy, that turned
the tide Of battle and sent Early whlriing
through Winchester Town and 1t was done
without the aid artillery on that part oil the
line. In going to the front the infantry passed
through dense forest and the batteries could
not keep up with the charging lines. In TINS
charge. however the infantry was greatly aud
beroicaIiy helped by a brigade of Clusters cav
airy. have seen "a good deal OF fighting, but ]
never saw such grand charges right into the
stubborn ranks Of the Zoe as this cavalry made
there 1t was an awful sight, but 1t counted
for victory.
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"THE CANNONEER"
Comrades Mingle Praise and Criticism
Of the Gunner.

ENRON NATIONAL Tribune: have never
read ANYTHING in the way of battle descriptions
that comes anywhere near equallng the Iah-
noneer's account of the battle OF Gettysburg
nor in fact his description of life at the 'front.'
ho,h i'm camp aud fight. / belonged TO a two
,-e,rs ,prin,ent whose time expired the11th of
Nav. 1868. hence did not take part in the battle
Of tiettvsburg: bat / re-cnlisted in October,
1854 and one of the strsngest things about
IL IS that my first regiment was the oath n.
Y. aud the second regiment was the 2ltn
n Y. Cav. Can't Charles A. Taylor, Special
Deputy Collector of Customs at oswego, n. y,
served in the 18th n. Y. was in the first
battle Of Bull Ran. Joined the oath n. \. Cav
served tail has time had expired, aud served as
First Lieutenant in Co A, and Afterwards as
Capta n. Co. T. path \. Y. Cav, and was with US
Al The final surrender of Lee at Appomattox-
S. f. CHANDLER, Co. E. 24th n. y. Cav, FIRST
Brigade. First Division, First Corps, Mime
spoiis MINI.
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Surprise WHISTLE,

Watch these columns A VOTC
l2 or b weeks for n -
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Peter Colby. Of Milford, n. H., Co. b, Sd
Mas. Cav. says:
The Cannoneer says he does not know WHO
Is 10 blame that such troops "a the Army Of
Western Virginia WAS composed Of should be so
utterly routed ~ the very beginning Of the
battle Of Cedar Greek. Now, / was taken pris-
OHer when Tic sun was about one hour high.
north Of tie pike close 20 our camp. thar OF the
Nineteenth Corps. They took ms Just across
the bridge 10 the left Of the pike. aud there
were lois u prisoners from the Eighth Corps,
O., as some call Il, the Army Of West Virginia.
There were some men who clainied 10 have been
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CARDS.

DN@ WV SIMPLE Sex Ssals s-l fss.ss e,
: .r.-fI ezzs "a
SS&EA 50 ~ zez=.ls- NATIONAL tAAo Gu 49, eAo
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DEAE CoMEADE: ] have been very much
interested in your story. aud ~ far as my oh.
scryaliDu went found il about correct aud
las. week when found out that you were with
Us al Cedar Creek just felt tickled all oyer
for 4 knew you would give as near about the
square thing on that battle. ! think your de-
scTip;ion Of this battle about as near correct as
81 can b. given; bot you will be apt 10 make the
fuF Ay from the sih and 10Th; but let her fly
facts arc facis.-JAE MCINTYRE, Captain. Co.
4, I0Sd Pa, ErasheaT, 40.
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Coinrads Spencer -. Hunt 20. T., both n. Y.
Engineers, huntsville, Pa, in letter 10 The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, says:
] have read the story Of the CannOneer which
appears IN your valuable paper from week TO
week with much more than usual interest. /
had TIC honor TO participate in some Of the
scenes which the writer describes so wildly
aud truthfully. ! well remember the terrible
struggle at Jericho Mills, and will mention an
incident which occurred about this time.
Charles Oakley, who now lives in Kunkle, Pa,
was at that time driving four mules, and a
shell from the rebel battery exploded aud killed
three Of his mules. An instant later q she'll or
solid shot struck within few feet Of me and
continued its course until it reached Oakley,
aud striking the ground near him literally
buried him alive. Oakley rallied from his un-
expected eseapade more frightened than in.
iured, and yelled to me in loud voice "Spen-
Ger. did you see Inc dodge that shell Z" / would
like TO hear from some Of the boys who com.
posed the 50th n. Y. Engineers.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-01-02

On Sunday, Jan. ., tue MORNING NEWS
will begin the publication of new serial
story, entitled, "The Great Mill Street Mys-
terry" by Miss Adeline Sergeant, author OF
"Jacobi's Wife," one of the most successful
of recent stories. THE Great Mill Street
Mystery" is a powerful story, and win run
six months. 1t has been secured at very
considerable expense, and will appear
in the DAILY and WEEKLY MORNING
NEWS. 1t can be safely said that it is one
of the best stories that have been published
by the newspapers for long time, and we
feel certain that it will be greatly enjoyed
by the readers of the MORNING NEWS.
Those who want TO read it should subscribe
at once so that they will be certain to get
the numbers containing the first installment
of this great story. The story alone is we'll
worth the subscription price Of the WEEKLY
MORNING NEWS.
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Tho Drummer Ahead.

Those who know William Anderson, day clerk
oil the Murray hotel, says the Omaha Reptbli-
can, are familiar with his habit of talking in
rhyme Upon every favorable occasion. and
frequently when it is least expected, he puts
the commonest forms of conversation into a
sort or Jingling speech, and often says some
clever things. Vest rday he tried this upon q
guest named Charles McGrew from St. Louis
He(Irew, who has known Anderson for several
years. travels for a cOffe9 and tea house in ST.
Louis, and he was on the lookout for Anderson
10 make some crack at him in rhyme
Soon after breakfast Mr.. McCirew appeared
at the desk and asked for the key to his room,
which was No az. and il was then that Ander.
son met his match at rhyme-making.
"A man by the name of Charlie McGraw ran
OIL with the key to forty-two, - said Anderson as
he threw the desired piece of brass upon the
desk
he paid his debts with spurious CON-" coined in
Mr.. McCireW.
In search for liars you'll find but few
that can hold candle to Charlie McGrew. "
Anderson retorted without a moments
pause.
Satan had a son who would not work. so he
hired him out as a hotel clerk, came the second
installment from McGrew
The devil himself threw down his fan
and went on the ROAD as a travelling man. shot
off the hotel rhymester.
The devils son was little raw, but better
hotel clerk never saw continued the travel
ing man.
"And the devil said; Now. let me see, I be-
heve will peddle some coffee aud tea, >" sug-
gestsd Anders N.
When Anderson takes a real bad spell he
makes one think OF breeze from-weu'' said
McGrew, as he walked over to the cigar stand
There was a time when Charl-''
But the porter put stop to the poetic
dialogue by yelling in bass: Passengers
going east over the Burlington, Rock Island
chicago, Minneapolis, and st. Paul all aboard -
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King Leonold,s Plan.

Considerable interest is being manifested
in tine efforts of the king of the Bslgians TO
get twenty-four professional men and arti-
sans to go to the Congo Free State as repre-
sentatives of the civilized, educated and
trained American negro. The king offers a
| salary of SIS month fer book-keepers the
first year, the salary to be increased the
second year; of $40 month for carpen-
| ters, and of $50 month for engineers.
Those accepting his offer must agree to
remain at least three years. The ex-
penses of their transportation win be paid
by the Belgian government and if they
wish to return to this country at the expira-
ton of three years they will be sent back
free of cost TO them. The object is to de-
velop the Congo country and to show the
natives what civilization and education can
do for them. II is understood that ten or
more towns will be established along
the Congo river at points where the benefits
of the up-river trade will come to them,
and that the twentyfour American ne
groes who will act as instructors and
directors will be scattered through these
towns. Saw mills will be erected as soon as
these instructors arrive, the plants being
shipped from the United States
There is a strong probability that the
required number of missionaries will be
obtained. The representative of King
Leopold was at Shaw university in Raleigh,
N. c., few days ago, and he was led to
believe that all of the twenty-four would
be furnished by that institution. The pres
ident of the university was quite enthusi-
astic over the plan. He said that he believed
that in the near future thousands of colored
people would 60 from the south to the Congo
country, and that the towns to be estab-
lished would spring into fourishing cities
He also thought that the civilizing effect of
the movement would soon begin to be felt.
There are several students at Shaw Univer-
sitY from the Congo Free State, and it is
said that they are studious and quick to
learn.
The movement will probably please Sena-
tor Morgan, of Alabama, who recently
introduced in the Senate a bill looking to
the emigration of southern colored people
to that country. If it succeeds even beyond
expectation, it will hardly cause the sur
plus of colored people in the south to 90
there, but it may, in measure, simplify
the southern race problem.