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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The correspondence between the rep
resentatives of the English and United
States governments concerning the
Behring sea controversy, a comprehen-
sive synopsis of which correspondence
was given in yesterdays dispatches.
shows that England has simply been
playing grab game accompanied by
her characteristic blntf. 1t would seem
that she should have learned by eXre-
rience ere this that that sort of schem-
ing won't work with our Uncle Sam. 1t
would have been more dignified if the
old buffer had acknowledged her error
and not attempted to hide behind a
province as she did.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The gold production of Dutch Guiana
seems to be appreciably declining, which
is attributed by the government to the
fact that two or three American compa-
MES have stopped operations and gone in
to liquidation On the other hand it is
said the decline has been caused by par
tial suspension of work on account of the
rumors of American or English syndi-
Gates being about to send out and buy up
placers. which led to the most extrava-
giant ideas Of what value should be placed
on the property.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

51rs. VI. Z. Lease recently issued a
challenge to discuss publicly with any
Republican in Harper county the propo-
sition that the Republican party has been
faithless to its promises as set out in its
platforms from 1860 to 1888. Minerva
D. Walker editor of the Harper Graphic,
accepts the challenge, provided the dis
cussion be written and published in her
paper. Merry little 'Nerva. You have
the facts all on your side and you ought
to win.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
Looking for a Job nt IS.

A farmer not less than 65 entered the
ofhce Of one of our cotton mills the other
day and asked the genial agent for a job At
bookkeeping lie said he'd fRrmed It from
boy up, and that he had decided 10 try
something easier the rest Of his days. He
said, too, that he hadsDos BEEN educated "a
keeping books, but be was confident be
could do it. The sgeut who tells Of the
incident says be heard the old gvntlsmRn's
story and kindly told him that he saw no
vacancy then, bat that he would remember
him.-Ieyyiston Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

In Buda-Pesth a few days ago there
was female riot A mob of over 900
women put to flight a detachment of po-
lice who were endeavoring to keep spec
tators from crowding an exhibition of
the trosseau of a princess. Truly Gilbert
spoke with wisdom when he declared
that "a policeman's lot is not a happy
one" But we have not much respect
for the good judgment of officials who
imagine that they can control regiment
of women bent upon getting sight of
rOyaltY,s gowns.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
SURPLUS CORN AND WHEAT.

The EAGLE has two or three times in
twenty years undertook to advise the
| farmers of southwest Kansas as to the
wisdom Of holding their surplus corn
and wheat for better prices. Twice at
least we hit it and to the great profit of
many farmers. Last week we ventued
the assertion that while corn had more
than doubled in price the chances were
that it would go still higher.
There is an immense surplus Of old
corn vet held of last years magnificent
corn crop. Especially is this true Of
Sedgwick and adjoining counties. In
addition the wheat crop of this year IS
practically all in the hands of the pro-
ducers. 1t is difficult matter to pre-.
dict as to wheat, for it is a
product of every country on the
globe Still we think wheat win go up
materially in price. As for corn we are
almost persuaded to add ten cents a
bushel to our last weeks prediction and
say that corn will sell for fifty cents or
more. There is more money in the
Sedgwick county corn held over from
last year now than there was in the
entire crop had it been sold under last
years prices. Besides, every bushel raised
this year will bring three times the price
realized the year previous, so that one
pushed this year will realize as much as
three raised and sold last year.
Every bushel Of corn not fed to hogs
OF cattle ought to be held by our farmers
seems a safe conclusion. while wheat
will undoubtedly go higher.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Having read the official correspondence
inclusive Of the thin excuses that Eng
land has to offer Tor appropriating our
sea and stealing our seals. we are more
for war than ever. As an indemnity.
after our victory. we would suggest all
the seas. CULTS. Islands and country be-
longing to the British lying between the
tiftieth parallel and the northern line of
the United States on the American con
tinent. which includes the Goldfish and
mackerel fisheries on the east and the
seal fisheries in the west TO in. jim.
and stir EN- up lively now. The old
national debt is about wiped out and our
surplus productions are numerous and
burthensome.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

\ few days back we took occasion 10
speak of shrewdne5s exhibited by
the Georgians in accepting the popular
demand for a farmer governor in
their state. but it seems that the
North Carolinians have exhibited
even a greater degree Of tact and
skill, as the following clipping indicates:
The Democrats of the Fifth district of
North Carolina have nominated Nr. y
II. \. Williams. a farmer of Granville
county. for congress. He had the back
ing of rhe Farmers Alliance. and was
nominated by a two-thirds vote on the
first ballot The district Is now repre-
sented by a Republican. but the Demo
Gratis are confident Of carrying the dis
trict in November" THIS statement
prompts a Carolina paper TO exclaim-
Even thus out of this nettle. danger
we pluck this flower. safety. All of
which l. 50 much additional proof of
what We have often stated, l. e. that the
Alliance. in the south at least. Is simply
a eats paw in the hands of tGe baboon
Democracy. and that they are using II
desperately to rake the official chsstnuts
out of the political FIRE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Congressman Henderson of Iowa, has
written a magazine article in which he
gives his reasons why the United States
senate should be abolished. He thinks
it too aristocratic and wealthy. But the
people are content with the American
house Of lords 50 long as it acts as a re-
straint upon the houses reckless legisla-
ton. Besides the Iowa patriot may be
called on to occupy seat in that august
assemblage some day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
A CANADIAN ON THE WAR.

The Hon. Hugh j. McKimmon. Of
Toronto, a prominent Canadian lawyer
real estate owner and railway official,
recently said to a reporter of the Detroit
Free Press:
England Is IN a position today where
she does not dare to declare war against
any formidable nation on earth-much
less the United States. which is more
powerful than any other two nations
combined. This country can climb all
over Great Britain with muddy and hob
nailed boots, and she will smile and pro-
fess to believe that it is intended as
loving Caress. Whatever the govern
ment of England may be. those who are
running things political over there are
long way from being fools. Suppose, for
instance, that the worst comes to the
worst IN this Behring sea difficulty. and
blows We're struck and war declared.
This country, fighting right here at
home with everything in its favor,
would thrash the jacket off her. But
that would not be the worst of it-from
an English standpoint After England
was beautifully whipped and was loafing
around the hospital feeling Of her bruises,
she would discover suddenly that Ire
land was gone from her forever, Canada
a portion of the United States. India
free government. and Australia and New
Zealand consolidated and running things
TO suit themselves. Then England would
limp back TO her solitary little isle and
attempt to climb back upon her throne,
only 10 find the throne back IN the wood
shed of current events, and free and
glorious republic doing a rushing bust
ness at the old stand. o, no; England Is
not going 70 war with the United States
over few stray seals-not this year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

A BIT OF THE WAR.

Two armies met in the morning gray
and prepared for battle at break of day.
The air was hushed, and the wind was stil,
And the SUM- as it rose from behind the hill,
Was viewed by the wistful eyes Of men
Who might never behold that glory again.
Then suddenly snapped was the magic spell
And the valley was changed to a raging hell.
And the canons roared, and the muskets rang,
And men like wolves at each other sprang.
And the brook that ran through that little glen
Ran red that day with the blood of men.
The battle ragged till the shadows grew long
And the weak had gone down by the force of the
strong.
Then the sun went out in the iurid west
And the tired armies lay down to rest.
And the moon arose in its silver tide,
The living and dead slept side by side.
ALBERT BIG LOw PAINE.
Fort Scott, Kan. July 81
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Will somebody who pretends to know all
about it, please tell US why Wall street is
opposed to silyer-kansas Chief
VIII somebody who pretends to know
all about it tell Us why Sol Miller, if he
owned 30 per cent. of all the potatoes in
the United States and had a corner on
the balance, in time of famine, would
object to fiat which would put half
dozen bushels of new supply of tubers
into every mans kitchen:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
From the Fort Scott News.

Judge Parkinson, who has been look
ing over the condition Of the sugar works
of this city, as well as the growing sor-
ghum crop, for couple of days past.
says that everything is in tip top shape
and the prospects are that the plant will
do a good business this year and produce
the largest amount of sugar ever made
here. The beet crop was not as large as
was at first contemplated, but it will be
sufficient for the experiment with the
machinery of the plant.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
The state is sovereign Topeka

The state is sovereign again.-Topeka
Democrat.
Not so fast, if you please. The senate
has not concurred in the house substi-
tute for the Wilson bill passed by the
senate and it is not absolutely certain
that it will. From the promptness and
unanimity with which the senate reject
ed Nh Vests amendment TO include
dressed beef in the provisions of the VIII
son bill when that measure was before
the senate. it is doubtful that that body
will accept the house substitute, which
includes everything. And the action of
the house in passing Its substitute would
seem to indicate that it meant that as its
ultimatum. The matter Is not quite
settled vet.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Senator Hale finds much to object to
in the Mckinley bill and criticises that
measure as severely as Secretary Blaine
does. But what avail is this criticism
fired at long range-from his Maine
home, when the measure is before the
body of which he is a member for con-
sideratiOn and action. To be effective
his objections should be urged in the
presence and for the benefit of the MEM
bers of that body who may be inclined
to support the measure, and not before
the public who have their minds made
up, but who are not in position to act
just now beyond making verbal protest,
which is but a pro forma proceeding.
The Importance the Maine senator attach
es to the measure is sufficient, it would
seem, to impel him to resume his place
in the senate until it shall be disposed
of, at least
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
Hnl,s Damaging Speech.
| hear q whoop.
/ hear a shout,
l 800. 1900.
Gath in the Enquirer.

Gath in the Enquirer
He was quietly drawing from Cleve-
land in the ranks of the Republican
party, until he made his Indianapolis
speech The effect of that speech, if /
am not mistaken. Will be to make Re
pubicans wish that Cleveland shall be
the next Democratic nominee. Men do
not like to be called by the wholesale
thieves, conspiratOrs, etc,
/ may add that successful candidates
for the American presidency are very
seldom vituperative. The presidential
office Is of such a character that he who
reaches it by exasperating speeches can
have no general support after he gets TO
Washington but he must at once throw
himself upon the great body of the peo-
pie for their confidence and sympathy.
Hill has overdone his job. He has proved
too much. He has especially proved
that he is dead set for the presidency.
Cleveland has advanced his prospects
considerably for the presidential noEi-
nation by Hills speech at indianapolis.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Mr.. Rider Ha9gard belongs 20 an eXcel-
lent Norfolk family Of Danish extraction.
and il Il tall, slight, Handsome man. with
full blue eyes, fair complexion and brown
hair. From IS 20 - be lived in South
Africa, and probably knows more Of tho
country and It's languages than any other
living EnglishmGn- lie WA a brisfiezs
barTister before be hOsRorRd into a sueoess-
full novelist, and although he has pa hahsd
eleven hong stTies he Is barely % year. Of
e.-Exchange
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The Interoceanic railway of Mexico is
gradually approaching Vera Cruz. The
section between Perote and Jalapa is al
ready completed. Jalapa is just seventy
miles from Vera Cruz. and between the
two points the competition with the mule
power branch of the Mexican railway
will be sharp. The rivalry between the
Mexican and the Interoceanic will be
intensified as soon as these seventy miles
are constructed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
Not PIumb's STYLE.

From the Lawrence journal.
The soldiers at the home in Leaven-
worth come to the rescue of Governor
Smith, and declare in mass convention
that the remarks of Senator Plumb are
untrue and his charges without founda-
ton. 1t is a very strange thing if Plumb
has made break of that kind without
knowing what he was talking about. He
is one of the few Kansas statesmen who
has never been troubled with the mouth
disease, and 1t is scarcely possible he has
a violent attack of it now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

A sharp advance in sugar was reported
at London the first of the week. The
present impetus, it is believed, may be
the beginning Of a very important move
ment. 1t is more than year since such
a strong statistical condition has existed
in Europe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
A II IT II e

viii continue TO hear and determine cases
from this district where the time of trial
has been fixed and service obtained.
Parties who have contests at Guthrie in
volving land in this district, where the
time i fixed and notices served. must
make special application 10 the department
10 have such contests transferred 90 this
district if they wish TO have them tried at
this Office
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

We have seen a good deal in the Repub-
lican newspapers relative TO the candidacy
OF the present president for reelection
Who viii kindly call attention to a first
class Republican, paper indorsing such
candidacy
We can name one: the Emporia Re
publican. 1t thinks he has made a good
president and should or at least is en-
titled to he endorsed"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The state has re-endorscd prohibition at
each election since it was endorsed and il
viii do so again at the coming election
LeavenWOrth Times.
However true the last part of the state
ment might prove in November, every
body knows that the first part of it is
misleading. The most signal protest
ever made by any state on any question
was made by Kansas in electing George
". Click over the apostle Of prohibition,
electing at the same time every other Re
publican candidate on the state ticket.
1t Is no use to say that il was st. Johns
unpopularity, or prejudice against a
third term. Men Is a rule do not permit
their lack of personal admiration or a
minor consideration to restrain them
from voting against q vital conviction.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The farmers of Kansas want rates TO the
Missouri river. and they want them badly
Kansas Chief
And that's where vou are off, as the
EAGLE demonstrated to the railway COM
mlssloners satisfaction a year or more
ago. What the Kansas farmers want
are rates but without any reference 10
the Missouri river. rates from the initial
shipping points TO the terminal markets.
Missouri river be darned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
e - Il - = -.

s-0-I 70 ~ I-'fE1-a--
The Topeka paper are publishing col
unns Of clippings 10 show what q great
success Jim TFuuiman's meeting last
week was. Topeka regards anything
success that brings from s.. 90 70 So
60 into the city. ana from that stand
point Topeka = right And the cIIY
should par Jim Troutman AZ least 10 pr
cent o. the earnIngs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
An Exaggsra.ed Report

From IRE As.VsSlsas sentinel
The knack Of looking al the bright side
Of things was never developed 10 such
perfection a. IN the cas- Of a southeruer
who. after railroad accident. telegrapbed
70 his frieuds wife. Your husband
killed IN railroad accident. head. both
arms and both legs cJTt of Bur later
this correction vas received. 'FIrst r.
port exaggerated your husband killed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The reputation of being one of the
smartest lawyers in the state of Nebraska
is enjoyed by Mrs. Ira L. Likes Of Hayes
City. She is but % years of age. If she
likes politics as well as she does the law
she should remove to Wyoming where
her talents could have full swing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

When viii the Kansas papers quit spell
ing Barney keney's name with an ley
Kansas City Star.
Probably when Barney quits spelling
it that way himself. BY the way his
name amt Barney" However. we do
50 relish criticisms on spelling from the
land of the Jameses.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The English press does not speak of
Fremont as the general or as the path
finder, but as the man who aided in
securing to the United States the terri
tory OF California, together with all its
wealth. But the choice of terms does
not obscure the identity of person in the
least; all Americans know instantly who
l., ,nn1nt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Kansas City's second count showed
1900 fewer people than the first. while
the enumerators OF Minneapolis are to be
prosecuted for stutiiug the returns as
ought some other towns that we wot
OF in Kansas. 1t would have been better
on the whole if all these towns had fol-
lowed the example of Wichita and taken
an honest count.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

After all there is no exact standard for
wheat, the arithmetic to the contrary not
withstanding. Last year a bushel only
weighed about fifty-two pounds, while
this year it tipped the beam at sixty-two.
-Salina Republican.
After all, it depends upon whether you
sell by weight or measurement; if your
grain is light, you want to sell by the
latter; if heavy, by the former.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

st. Louis has secured recount Of its
population. 1t is hoped that it will not
turn ont like that other Missouri towns
recount-develop a less number than
the first count gave it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

This has been an off year for the ma
tional game. The leagues and associa-
lions have been financial failure. Is it
possible that the base ball craze is wan
ing; At any rate. unless something is
done to revive public interest in the
game, capital viii give it a black eye
next Nnar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

AS between the o. p. dealers and the
barn burners Topeka is sorely tormented.
If we may apply the text The Lord
loveth whom He chasteneth, " to Topeka
in this connection it would seem to be in
special divine favor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

Eli Perkins says that prohibition does
prohibit in Iowa. This statement is
not given any additional weight because
Eli has undertaken to raise funds to
erect a monument to the memory Of
ApoDi1c
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
Chastise Him For WHAT

From the Buffalo Express
Kansas couldn't do the country a bet
teer service than To tone down her John
James a little, frighten him a bit. teach
him little more sense and self control.
and then send him back 10 the place
where he more than any other man 10
Kansas. can 10 his state honor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Wyoming Wealth.

From the Cheyenns Commonwealth
The claim made that the mineral
wealth OF Wyoming Is sufficient TO paw
off the national debt Is a modest one. a
we'll p a safe estimate There * gold
and silver enough IN our mountains 10 do
it, 70 say nothing Of our copper, TIN and
IRON
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25
Gone Up.

From the Troy Chief
Bourbon county has gone for Funston,
against Eugene Ware. The thing that
surprised us was that Eugene should
allow himself to be fiattered into lending
himself to the enemies of Funston, to ac-
compIish their spite. Bourbon was a
Funston county, and it was thought
Wares popularity would take it away
from him.
hear a whoop,
/ hear a shout,
| see a scoop,
| see a spout;
The mighty throng. with loud acclaim,
Are bidding ne ascend the same.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

The secretaries Of the several county conventions
are instructed TO forward to the undersigned seCre-
fairy at Topeka, Kansas certified copy OF the Gre
Gentials OF their several delegates Immediately
upon the adjournment of the county convention.
said credentials TO be received at Topeka not later
than the evening Of September. From these Gre
CcutIals the Republican state central committee
syi prepare roster of those entitled to participate
81 the preliminary organization OF the convention.
BY order Of the committee.
HENRY BOOTH Chairman.
BION :. BTTCHINS. Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

a collector of CurioSities at Bombay
Hamed Stanley has among his collection
d Chinese god marked Heather Idol. ="
and next to it a gold piece marked
''Christian Idol"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-25

1t Is reported that First Assistant Post
master General Clarkson has purchased
the Omaha Republican. 1t is also stated
that the attitude of that paper on the
prohibition question viii be reversed. If
the latter statement Is true ii will be a
fortunate change for Nebraska. admit
ti4g that the Republicans influence in
the tate is potent factor in shaping It's
poll y.