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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24
Read With Interest.

From the Norman Advance.
The Oklahoma Outlines in The Wich-
tia EAGLE are read with interest by all
the members of the legislature. Vic
Murdoch, who is responsible for them,
was here at the organization and made
the acquaintance of all the boys and
knows just where to hit them and do it
effectively
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
A Doubtful situation.

From the Pittsburg Commentaries zette
If the proposed ratio of representation
is adopted, the Democrats, in order to
elect president, would have 10 carry
the Solid South, together with the doubt
full states of New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut and Indiana.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24

The State O. fair at Topeka closed a
week ago, and the local papers are as
yet unable to say whether it was sue
cuss are not. But they have learned
that the Iowa State fair came out 81 900
ahead
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24

Hallowell beautifully scooped the
Medicine Lodge joint-spotter at Larned
and no amount of misrepresentation will
do away with the fact.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24

Jere Simpson, the Prohibition-Demo-
crat and Alliance-reformer, will not be
IN haste 10 meet Hal again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24

Editor SAWYER. 81 The Oklahoma City
Times, has sued Capt. Stiles for sle. OBJ
damages for false imprisonment on or
about September II. $50 There = no
sense n allowing = man 70 stick bis hzyO-
net in you and then iInpTison you for i.
without charging him sonsthIng for his
fun
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24
County Omcers.

Probate Judee-w. T. Buckner,
Comfy Attorney-W. :. Norris
Clerk District Court-Chas. II. Lullng.
Superintendent Public Instructon-.D. Pence.
Commissioner First District-H. c, Smith.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.

CHIEF JUSTICE.
Albert f. Horton. Shawnee county
GOVERNOR.
Lyman .. Humphrey .......... Montgomery county
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
A. j. eO'J
SECRETARY OF STATE.
William Higgins. Shawnee county
STATE TREASURER.
s G. Slower. ............ Republic county
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
J.. B. Kellogg COuH'y
STATE SUPERINTENDENT.
George w. Winans. Geary county
STATE AUDITOR.
- NJ hOYey AoiAie7 SNNNNS
FOR CONGRESS.
JAMES r. HALLOwELL.
OF Sedgwick County.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24
A Grim Joke at Kansas.

Courier. Journal.
Law, or the lack of law. constantly
brings about all sorts Of injustice. Some
recent Kansas court decisions illustrate
this very strikinglv. There are hundreds
of cases in which wife, suing for ali
mony, gets it, but these Kansas courts,
in a case where "a husband sued for ali
monv. proving that his wife was a strong
and healthy woman, able TO support him,
have deliberately decided that be cannot
get a cent. If such decisions are to hold
good in other states, what will American
matrimony amount 20 in a few years:
Shall woman-fickle, caprlcious woman
have all the benefits Of courts, and es-
cape every responsibility of marriage:
Unmarried men will cease to seek mates
if marital rights are to be thus trampled
upon.
One OF Senator Vance's Stories.
Many years ago there was an old
darkv who used 10 fish on a rock IN the
Mississippi river. He would get out
upon his rock and take his seat and light
his pipe and fish for catfish. One day he
swung an unusually big cat, and IN the
struggle the cat pulled him OF the rock
and he was drowned: and the poet OF
local newspaper had the following verse
describing the catastrophe.
THE neighbour never could make out
BY the aid Of all their figuring,
Whether the Niger went a-ishing.
Or the catfish went a-niggering.
When Crockett was in congress IN 1920
a member from Arkansas attempted %
address the char He began: Mister
Speaker. the Ga,rality Of mankind IN
gineral is-er-er-disposed 10 take the
advantage Of the-er-er-giuera Of
mankind in gineral.'
Set down, you -- old fool, growl-
ed Crockett; you're coming out Of the
same hole you went in at.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24

A farmer near Fl Reno hal field Of
oats that averaged fifty bushels 10 the
acre and weighed forty pounds 10 tie
buShel
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-24

For the State Legislature.
SGD District-GeOrge I. Douglas.
SD District-E. w Phillips.
S4th District. l.. Henley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
DIR. BALL LIBEL SUIT.
The Evidence ia the Suit Agains. the New
York POST AlIIn.

The Evidence Ia the Suit Agains. the New
York POST AlIIn.
BUFFALO, n. Y, February 6.-The
evidence in the libel suit of Rsv. DR.. Ball
for $25. 600 damages against the New York
Erening Post. growing out of the presi
dental campaign of 1884, was closed to-
day sad counsel began summing up. Mr..
Bail bad attacked Mr.. Clevelsnd's per-
sousl character publicly, and the EUening
Post had paid its respects 10 DIR. Ball for
having done so.
John G. MilbuIn first summed mp for the
defense. He, for one, regretted, end many
good men would regret, that this case had
ever come to trial. After Mr.. Cleveland
bad administered the sffairs of this coun-
try with ability and msnliness, and had
taken to himself wife who not only had
tbs admiration but the affection of the
country for the dignity, courtesy and sim
plcity with which she presided over the
White House, il was to be regretted that
the old feelings Of 1884 we're to be
rsked over by this mioister in his greed
for money. 1. would be wrong TO Mr..
Cleveland to 20 deep into matters gone-by,
but the veil had been lifted little. Now
this action was brought for defamation Of
character TO get money, when it appears
that he has not suffered at all in either
character or purse. What an opportunity
for minister to be gracious and say that,
as the campaign was past and the heat Of
it over, be would let the matter drop
But no; be must drag into court and rake
up thinks so painful TO many. Mr.. Mill
burn then called attention TO reference
made by Mr.. Mool is his opening address
to the effect that Mr.. Parnell had received
e5. 600 damages from the London Times
tor damages in libel suit.
But, argued Mr.. Millburn, in this case,
the EUeniRg Post, was rot a libeler. Ii
was DR.. Ball who was flooding the coun-
TRIP with his letters, and the Post was try
ing to strike down this libeler who was
endeavoring to destroy the character of the
Governor Of the State Of New York. A
minister should not preach the gospel one
day in the week and play the part OF q
detective the other six. This afternoon
Mr.. Moot began his summons for the prose-
cuti0n.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
NINE MEN KILLED.
Additional Particulars of the DIsaster on
The Union Paci0c,

Additional Particulars of the Disaster on
the Union Pacific.
CHICAGO, February 6-The following
additional particulars of the railroad &C
cident which occurred Sunday last, on the
Union Pacific railroad, near Cascade, have
been received from Portland, Ore:
The accident occurred on the Union Pa
cifc line, near Cascade Locks, on the o.
lumbia river. Nine men were killed
and Is wounded. The train consisted of
the engine, tender and caboose, and had
on board sbont 35 laborers, who were on
the way to clear the track. When the
engine had almost cleared the trestle,
which was about so feet in lsugtb, the uu-
defpinnirg supporting and the second and
third bents were washed away by the
roaring torrent underneath, and the ten
der, with the csboose and its occupants,
were hurled into the ravins, 40 feet below.
Engineer George, when he felt that
something was wrong, looked back, and
when he saw the csboose swsying be
pulled the throttle wide open and just
succeeded in reaching the end Of the tres
tie with his two back driving wheels hang
ing clear off the track as the caboose and
tender went crashing to the bottom OF the
rsvine. Eight of the men were killed 10.
stantly and we're mutilsted almost beyond
recognition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
GONE TO MEXICO.
John Graham Believed TO Have Fled the
Hounsrv

John Graham Believed TO Have Fled the
Country
CHICAGO, February 6.-There seems to
be no doubt that John Graham, alleged to
be the chief Of the Cronip jury brioipg
gsvg, has fed the country snd gone 10
Mexico.
He, with elk others, wss to have been
placed on trial yesterday in Judge Water
mans Court on the charge Of having at
tempted TO bIibe veniremtn summoned in
the csee OF the Oropin suspscts.
The evidence against Graham was very
strong. When Bailiff Hanks was arrested
there WAS found in bis pocket list OF
seven names Of men whom he had been in
suuc!ed to approach. Hanks turned
States evidence, sId WAS prepared to
swear that he was approached by Graham,
some time before any crooked work was
done, with q proposition that the baiiiff
would be given 81, 900 cash, and any rea-
sonable amount Of money to use, provided
be could get q crooked juror on the panel.
Wien Fred Smith, another alleged coz
spirator, was arrested, there was found in
his possession memorandum book, in
which was written the same seven names
which were on Hanks list, and written in
the same order in which they we're on
that list. Smith also weakened and pro-
posed to t;stify that these names were
read eff TO him BY Graham from list he
had, and Smith says he was approached
by Graham and ibduc:d to enter the plot
by promises Of "big money" as there WAS
lots of cash behind the Cfonin suspects,
which the friends of the latter were pre-
pared TO spend freely. Smith claims that
be never received cent from Graham,
ss he did rot approach the men whose
names were on the slip Graham sent him.
Graham was seen on Monday by a man
who knew him, to whom Graham sa d he
was going TO Mexico, because he knew he
wouldn't get q fair trial in Chicago, and
it wasn't worth while TO stard such
risk. His bOndsmen are Alderman VIM.
Whalen aud lawyer named F. Fl. Trude,
in whose Office Graham sometimes did
clerical work. His bondsmen will have
to pay SOS, ,OCO if Graham isn't found.
Oae tf tee county bOOdlers named Crsre
is already in Mexico.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
THE INAUGURAL BALL.
Bright Lights, Pretty FGces, and Sweet
Music In the State House.
A.. -

Bright Bghts, Pretty FGces, and Sweet
Music In the State House.
Sepciai Telegram TO the Register.
CHARLESTON, February 6.-The rays Of
dozen lights shone from every window
of the State HOnse tonight. The build
ing, which has been the scene Of many
brilliant events, never held a gAyer assem-
blage than gathered to the Governors re-
ception and inaugural bah.
The reception took place in the Cover
nOr's rooms and was one of the most dis.
tipguished events of the kind ever occur
ring in Charleston. The hours were from
8 until 10, and during that time q contin
uous throng Of citizens from every quarter
Of the State pressed through to meet snd
congratulate the new Governor Of West
Virginia.
Governor and Mrs. Fleming were aided
in receiving by Governor Wilson and wife,
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ruffner, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. o. Gallaher aud Colonel and Mrs T. B.
Swami. The costumes of the ladies were
especially elegant.
Mrs. Fleming wore black silk with dia-
mond ornaments.
Mrs. Wilson was charmingly attired in
q costume Of white tulle, en- traine, with
pink roses.
Mrs. Ruffner wore black velvet and
moire, decollette, with diamonds.
Mrs. Gallaher's costume was Of pink
tulle, and Mrs. S Tann's of black silk vel
vet.
Mrs. Henry S. Walker wore black silk
with lace, and Mrs. B. S. Morgsnd and
Mrs. W. T. Thompson wore black silk
walking dresses.
Daring the reception, General Jubal A.
Early, who is in the city on business, ap-
peartd on the floor and received a grand
ovation. After the reception, the Armory,
which had been handsomely decorated
With figs and flowers was thrown open
and the inaugural ball began. Besides
the gay followers of TerpsichOre, WHO
whiled away the hours to the entracciug
music OF the Opera House orchestra, OF
Wheeling, distinguished assemblage was
on the floor and in the reception rooms.
Nearly all the members of the Legislature
were present. The dancers continued TO
enjoy the occasion until far in the morn.
ing.
General Ned Woods, who is q gentleman
OF unlimited experience, and seems to be
the Ward McAllister of official society,
pronounced both reception and ball the
two great successes of his eventual ca
rCer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
ChnrIsston PersonaIs.

Special TslsgrGm 10 ne Register.
CHARLESTON, February 6.-Delegstes
COrcoraD, OF Ohio, and D. N. Harr, Of
Marion, won considerable praise to-day
for the skillful manner in which they de-
Tended Kinks mine inspection bill, which
was mp on its second reading. Several
efforts we're made to tack on Injurious
amendments, but all failed.
The Moundsville delegation, whose ar
rival wss noted yesterday, Will leave for
home in the morning.
Ohsirman 7. S. Riley will leave for
wheeling at the same time.
Col. John 7. McGTaw and Hon. B. T.
Msrtip, of Grafton and George Y. MILAN
and DR.. 7. O. Calvert of Warrington,
came in this evening.
Sheriff Steenrod, Of Ohio county, came
down 10 take in the reception and ball.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
Appropriation Matters

special Telegram 70 tne heBSeSi-
CHARLESTON, W. VA, February g
The appropriation bill is now nearly COM
plet d. There is no that it will be ready
for an early adjournment Of tee Legisla'
ture. The Joint Committse on finance
held an extended meeting this evening.
Among other appropriations were $1,000
for the State Reform School; $40, 900 for
the capital contingent fund, and $4,000
for the Governors contingent fund. This
latter is an increase of s., 900 over the usual
appropriation. TIE Committee agreed to
give So coo to the expenses for the en-.
coursgenent Of farmers institutes, and
s. 600 to Gibson and Niche and Gen. st.
Clair, for services in the Hatfield habess
corpus case. Fash member of the Con-
test Committee WAS allowed $500 extra in
addition to the per diem. Ten thousand
dollars was appropriated for extra print
irg and five thousand for extra stationary
$3.50 was given TO the Fairmont Normal
School. A large number OF smaller sp-
preparations was also made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
FILLED WITH WATER.
Lois by the Ex pios'on ard Fire in the Pet
ubone Shaft

Lois by the Explos'on ard Fire In the Pet
ubone Shaft.
WILKEsRARRE, Pa February 6--The
explosion in the Pettibone shaft Of the
Delaware, Lsckswanns and Western c m
papy's mine, last night, is more serious
than at first reported. The shaft is the
deepest in the Wyoming region and its
iimbers are burned away.
The fire departments of this city and
Kipg'ton are pouring water into the shaft.
10 order 10 prevent the fire attacking the
coal, it wss fUnnd necessary 10 flood the
mine. The new trssker, valued at $50,
600. wss saved.
With the exception of the four men
burned in the explosion nobody WAS hurt.
The less will reach many Thousands OF
dollars and il may require months to make
the necessary repairs.
The cause of ,hs explosion was the Fl )od-
ing of pits adj scent to that in which the
explosion occurred. BY the flooding OF
these pits gas was dislodged ard forced
into the pit, where work was in progress,
and there il was ignited and exploded.
There must have been great quantity OF
gas, as the explosion had tremendous force.
II was heard all the distance Of a mile.
The latest estimates of the dead is $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
DEMOCRATS GAIN ADVANTAGE.
ThIng4 That Were Done and Undone in the
Senate To-Day.
gDecfnl TkkOrQfn 10 The ReOiser

Thing4 That Were Done and Undone In the
Senate To-day.
Special TtltOram 10 the REGISTER.
CHARLESTON, W. VA, February c.
The Democrats gained a decided sdvan-
tsgs in the Senate today. 1t can hardly
be called party victory, because three
Republicans voted with them. The ques-
tion was on q motion to take Governor
Wilson's ballot reform bill from the
table. The motion was made by Flour
noy, who sent forward and had read an
address on the subject by Judge Fisher,
of Maryland. 0a the fiaal vote Camp
bell, Davis and Worley voted aye with
the Democrats, aud tbs rest Of tie Rspub-
licans voted no. The bill was then ordered
to its third reading.
Senator Sweeney, from the Committee on
Education, reported back fsvorably the
Ripley independent school district bill,
and the bill designating DR.. Hsrtjgsn's
work on anatomy and philosophy as 9
text book in the public schools. Leaves Of
absence without pay for the rest of the
session were granted Senators Scott and
Yeater. II. B No. l, changing the time ol
holding the Circuit Court in the Eighth
Judicial Circuit, was taken up and rushed
through to its passage.
Worley submitted o joint resolution,
providing for arbitrators to decide the dis.
puted boundary question between West
Virginia and Maryland. It carried after
some debate. S,otps resolution to ad-
jonrn sine die on Friday, came up. 1t was
amended by making the day Monday, and
passed without division. The Senate
then adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
A SWOLLEN RIVER.
FIR BIG RISB IN THB WILLAMETTE
FLOODS OREGON.
Bridges Swept Away ard People Compelled to
Leave Their Hemss-Ths River Higher
Than for Twenty
Years.

PovTLAND, Or, February 6.-This
morning the river at this point is at a
standstill, and it is hoped that no further
rise will occur. At Corvallis and Oregon
City the river is reported falling at the rate
OF one inch per hour. The water in the
city Of Portland is the highest known since
1876, but so far it has been confined 10 o
comparatively small district, and although
causing much inconvenience has occasionsd
no terious damage. The water last night
was 28 fest above high water mark, ard
extended four squares back from the river
front 10 Third street. The flood has been
caustd by the simultar eous rising of the
Willamette and Columbia rivers, which
are usually at the high stage several
months apart. The main food has been
in the Willamette, but the unusual stage
of water in the Columbia prevented the
former river running of as it usually
does. More serious damage has been oc-
casioned throughout the Willamette val
ley than here. Bridges we're carried away
at Salem and Oregon City and m9ny small
houses built near the river were washed
away. Comm unicstion with these poin 9
ia very uncertain and the full extent Of
the damage is matter of conjecture.
A large part of the territory flooded in
Portland is low ground, but occupied by
buildings, but in the business streets
submerged where the lower stories Of q
number of block are flooded. The subsi'
dence of the water may reveal unexpected
damage to the structors as strong cur
rent is running.
The greatest danger apprehended is
that one or both of the bridges crossiD g
the Willamette river-wooden structures
may be carried away By the high water
and drift wood. Should this happen it is
feared that the steel railroad bridge below
would 90 out rs the stage Of water is too
high to permit Of any Drift passing under
it. Aside from these contingencies the
real damage to ihe city will be triAing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
EXCITING COURT sCEsE.
The Plaintiff Makes an attack Upon the
Defendant Daring Trial.

The Plaintiff Makes an attack Upon the
Defendant Daring Trial.
PITTsBURG. Pa, February 6-In the
case Ct Cornelius VS.. Hambsy, in JGdge
St,we's Court TO day, an exciting incident
occurred. CorneliGs brought euit against
Hambay 70, $1,000 for alternating the
Affections of his wife. While Miss Cor
nelius was giving testimony detrimental
to her mother, and wien the interest OF
the auditors and court officIs WAS taken
up with the testimony Of the witress, Cor
nelius, the plaintiff, came into the court
room and unobseryed came behind Ham
bsy, the defendant, and commenced at
lacking him. He struck Hambsy several
times 'ver the hesd, yelling at the top of
his voice, You villain, you. You rascal.
I'll kill you" All this time the daughter
upon the stand cried. Lookout; he's
crszy." II was some time before the court
gained its ususl ccmposure. Mrs. Cor
nelius, who up to this time had maintained
q cslm Genesror, buTst into tears. CIR
nelius was placed in all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
HOUSE BUSINESS.
Election Law Resolution Passed and the
School Book War Over.
e...f,g 1.t.o-c., ,o tbf ps,,efe-

Election Law Resolution fasseu anu 'h0
School Book War Over
Special Tssoraa 10 ne RsciSsT.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Ftbru'ry g.
The Democrats sprung the little surprise,
which they had prepared for their Repub-
lican brethren, in the House this morning.
Almost the fret thing Col. Chew presented
the following:
Resolred by the Legislature of West Vir-
qinia Tnst it is the sense OF the Legisla-
ture that such changes should be made In
the election laws as will accomplish ballot
reform; aud that it is the duty of the Leg
isla,ure to pass q proper bill on this sub
iect at the present session.
Col. Moore very eonor0usly eBqulreo
what was the obi ect of such resolution.
The Colonel, however, and every Rspubii-
can, understood very we'll it's ohlsct and
we're afraid to oppose it. The resolution
passed By acclamatioD, few Republicans
yJiiog.
Considerab'e routine business WAS then
transacted. Shaw's bill changing the times
Of holding Circuit Courts in TIE Third Ju-
dic'al District, was passed under suspen-
sion of rules. Kinks mine inspection bill
WAS taken up and read second tlme ana
ordered to its third reading.
In the afternoon the school book war
came on again, only to come to sudden
close. The question was on the adoption
Of Stones substitute, which amended the
present Law 30 as to make the contract Tor
one wear, and 80 tide over the question un'
til the next regular session. The most
rabid advocates of the bill before the House
had suddenly turned around and favored
the substitute. They had become convinced
that there was no chance for their bill to
become a law. The substitute carried, and
thus III war is ended for this session.
Senate bill No. 6, to establish a criminal
court in Ksnawhs county, and Serate bill
No. l. providing for cheaper publication Of
the Supreme Court reports, were ooth
passed after the rules were suspended.
More routine business was transacted, but
none of importance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-07
TelecraphN,,res Down.

CHICAGO, February -Advices via the
Western Union Telegraph Company from
the Northwest indicate little improvement
in the telegrsphic situation there. After
the wires had been broken down by snow
slides on the regular route to Portland, the
company managed to get wire through 10
Tacoma over the Cascade division Of the
Northern Pacific railroad and thence down
to Portland. This held up only short
time and reports this morning are to the
effect that heavy wind storm in the Cas-
csde division blew down many large pine
trees, breaking the wires and disorganiziDg
the seIvic. The flood in the Willamette
river at Portland also carried away the
cable of the company which was laid
across it, making the break in the connec
tion still more serious.