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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

There is nothing small about Governor
Tillman of South Carolina 1t is not his
prerogative to fix the number of repre-
sentatives that shall constitute congress
under the new appointment, but he
volunteers a suggestion, nevertheless.
He would have the house composed of
800 members, and six senators from each
state in the upper branch. One of the
chief troubles experienced now in
national legislation is that there are too
many statesmen with schemes and plans.
Our notion is that it would be infinitely
better for the country if the present
membership in both houses could be re-
duced thirty-three to fifty per cent. AT the
Tiilman figures nothing would be accom-
plished.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

AS a pleasant diversion from the irk-
some duty of making laws, the Georgia
legislature passed a joint resolution call
ing upon the president TO exercise his
executive clemency and order the re-
lease from prison Of all persons in that
state convicted of violating the internal
revenue laws. commonly called moon
sinners. In the absence of any such de-
sire on the part of the imprisoned per-
sons, or any evidence of a disposition 10
reform their habits, the president viii
probably fail to see how the ends of Jus
tee could be suhserved by that line of
policy. OF all the VIC ators of the laws
of the land the moonshiner is perhaps
the most wanton and is the most trouble
some and expensive TO the government.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

= Ffira ~ ~ = - @a@ss-.sH
How many voices spoke Tor the p1sor
man IN connection with the great rail-
road strike ~ New York. IN the past
summer-fOr the 300 worknen who,
rightly or wrongly, deceived or noi ~
any II their leaders. believed that -
Justice was beng done tissus ChieaT
We vitnessed only curiosity N TIE
strategy and tire rhetoric With which
VICE grand masters and rzliTusd mag
nate fought Il out-lIttis care Tor tfse
THOUSANDS q honest Hsea, Tusslssi or Box
whose bread hung On re FistOrlc.
Chiefly We beard Voices q admiFAiion
for a third vice president. who had
nothing 70 zrAitrate.~ bat 0nIy % Issue
rnandzt<s thai any who DID nos come
hack 70 work b, Saturday Eight SHOULD
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

The Washington correspondent of the
Atlanta Constitution in speaking of the
succession TO the senate of Senator Jones
of Arkansas which must be provided by
the next session. this winter, of the leg
isture of that state, says that mo south
ern state viii ever turn down man
with the reputation and ability of Sena-
10 Jones'" That is what they thought
in South Carolina in regard to Hampton,
but they did, nevertheless, and it was
only 10y the merest accident that Gordon
was not turned down in Georgia. In
politics, it has got to be the case that the
unexpected happens. 1t is safe not TO
bet on a seemingly sure thing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Tie odorous O'shea.
FroaaLoaaoa Lss,er

IRON Lo1do1 Lettef-
Concerning the personality Of the
O'Sheas, more than enough aud more
than ir true, has been said about them
especially about Mrs. Oshea- she was
in her teens at the time Of Der marriage
and the story that she was then the cast
of lady love OF one Of the governors Of
the Bank Of England Is IN the C1liss Of a
stone uniustly flung al a woman who
has been sufficiently stoned a. u u. But
the kicking OF q man aud the stOuIng of
a woman when they are down CONES -
naturally 70 some people Mrs - shea
ia the daughter Of tie late Sr Page
Wood. Bart. Of RivenhaIl Place. Essex,
and the sister % Gen SIR Evelyn Wood
She j. q woman If intellect and refine
rnent. Capt. O'Sfea Is toe son q a LIN
erick attorney. who left him large for
tune. which he squADdered in hOr@e rae
ing and gambling he wa an officer IN
a crack cavalry regiment. the husszrs'
a dashing LADY killing fellow. with q
good figure and attractive manners
When he lost his mOney. be lived o. has
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

1t is pretty generally accepted as true
that the question of the personality of
candidates nor the personal influence of
politicians and party leaders had little or
no effect in bringing about the results of
the November election. And yet there
Are few, Just few, overzealous Hill
devotees who insist that the result Of the
election was brought about, extant, and
especially in York state, by the mag
netic influence of their idol. Bah. AS
well give the credit to Jerry Simpson, OF
Cleveland
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Where He'd End His Days.

From the Youths Companion.
1t is we'll to be satisfied with ones
abiding place, if one has to live in it,
even if it is not very attractive. y gen
tleman who was travelling through one
of the most insalubriOus districts of India
fourd living there an Irishman of very
contented appearance. Il don't see how
you can live in place" said the travel
er, where people die so thick and fast. "
Tell me the place, sorr." said the man,
"where payple niver die-tel me the
place, an I'll go there meself to end me
DAYS"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Douglass Elections Bill


From the Eingnsu Dsmocra-
We publish IN this issue bill framed
BIZ Hon George L. Douglas. of Wichita,
for the purpose Of preventing corrup-
ton at elections. II seems 70 cover the
ground well and h al right - far a. we
can Sc except that the penalty clauses
should read mot less than $50 OF more
than 500, instead Of the maximum
only. II must Be remembered that the
men who are 70 Try these cases are often
uartisans and viii take every advantage
TO shield viOlatOrs Of their Own party.
They could easily as-3ss hns 81 81,
which would render the lzw a farce.
Put in . good stiff minimum fine a. a
guarantee Of good faith and for actual
service. should the occasion srise- a
law tina. VIII efTsciually prevent corruP-
tious IA elections wiil b. hailed with de-
light by every honest citizen and every
honest candidats.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Faith.

From the New York Ledger.
Those who have little faith or trust in
the promises of another world are gener-
ally agonized with fear at the thought
of quitting this. 1t is natural, indeed,
that it should be so; for if through life
we have entertained firm hopes of inn
mortality, those hopes remain, and
brighten at the portals of the tomb. But
those who have disbelieved and those
who have doubted have nothing to cheer
them in the darkest transition; and if
thew have had misgivings, those dreary
misgivings last, when all the vanltie5
that covered them have melted away
like snow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

If the honorable senators were as
solicitous for and determined TO secure
relief for the distressed people of the
country by providing for more money
and less taxes, as they are to conserve
their own personal comfort and conVen-
fence, as is manifested IN the contro-
versv between the two houses over the
pay for senators clerks, it would not
be long until there would be cloture to
the hard times, and everybody be pros
porous and happy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

While Cleveland is making his plat-
tudinous speeches at reform cluo pau
ouets, Hill is quietly manipulating the
machine with which he hopes TO reach
the presidential nomination. Meanwhile
the United States senatorshp remains
unon the salver awaiting taker.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

Globe-Democrat: An advantage OF
half a dozen or thereabouts which one
party may gain over another in an cleo
torai college through reapportlonment
doesn't count for much in tidal-wave
times. The Republicans should see to 1t
tbat IL q tidal wave comes in 1892 it viii
engulf the other fellows.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

The Cherokees have about made up
their minds to take ten million dollars
for their interest in the strip. Tins IS
three million dollars more than seward
gave Russia for the whole of Alaska
with all its mines and fisheries. Inc
Cherokee is a covey but no muscovey'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

wife's. whom he utterly neglected. To
say that he will some day represent
Unionist seat IN the house u commons
il sheer nonsense. He has for long
time been the most thoroughly despisefi
cad in London. lie has ever been hated
by Irishmen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

Gen. Grant did all he could to secure
reciprocity with Mexico, and the re
nublicans in congress backed him to the
extent of their ability; but the Tree
traders, led by Mills and Morrison, de-
feated the scheme. This is one OF the
reasons why we have not secured our
inst and proper share of the Mexican
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

1t seems to be generally under
stood that the knights of Reciprocity
is an organization gotten up IN the IN
terest of Mir. Blaine's candidacy for the
presidency. If that is true it is SO much
wasted endeavor, in Kansas, at least A
large majority of the Republicans favor
MIR. Blaine already, while it is hardly
worth while to expect any support worth
speaking of from any other source.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

Senator Farwell was very wroth at
President Harrison's refusal to issue the
worlds fair proclamation before Chi
cago's financial obligations in the mat
ter were made fast and sure. The presi-
dent was quite right. The law creating
the fair absolutely restained him from
taking the premature action that was
requested by the Chicago people. Even
if that had not been the case, the delay
was both wise and necessary. There are
abundant reasons why no chances should
be taken with Chicago in this matter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

The Winfield Daily Courier appears IN
n twelve-page Christmas edition contain
ing an attractive write up of that beautl-
fui city and its many business interests.
The Courier is one of the surest and most
reliable dailies in the state, and was
founded not for boom, but for years.
Mr.. Ed p. Greer is one of the most cap
able newspaper men in Kansas as he has
been one of the most successful.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
How to be Happy.

From the New York Tribune.
For the climax of devout optimism
us to DR.. Deems of the Church
of the Strangers in New York. The
secret of his successful and happy life
has been given to the public recently In
rhyme. He says:
The world is wide
In time and tide,
And God is guide,
Shen-do not hurry.
That man is blest
Who does his best
And leaves the rest,
Then-do not worry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

Alex Butts dubs Arkansas City the
Belle of the Arkansas valley, and the
denizens of that place think Alex aw1ul
nice. Alex is smart; but we wouldnt
intimate, for anything, that he was a
smart Alex
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
agle
NJ n. MURDOCH, Editor.

The popular endorsement OF Judge
Browns appointment to the supreme
court bench has been subject oil gen.
eral remark. 1t all comes, probably, oil
the satisfaction felt that Pardner Miller
didn't oct the place,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Wen An BE Rich

From The Indianapolis Journal
Tn going in with the farmers and
don't you forget IL, said TImmons.
Just think what a snap IL viii be when
a fellow can deposit ms poetry IN the
sub treasury and realize on it at once..'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
He AstEht

Fron ne br0vTnsolI. Nao-I iteeNfl-
The man who thinks be has no faults
TO speak of would be likely 70 change
his mind If he could hear what the
nelshbors nave to say about him Just
after he has turned The corner.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Congress Under the Kodak.

From the Atchison Champion.
1t is a mystery why it takes congress
so long to do so little. Nearly the pres
ent entire session has been consumed IN
doing nothing Now congress had adj
iourned over the holidays. Upon reas-
sembling it will putter away until adj
iournment. having accomplished very
little. Congress is an expensive evil IN
more senses than one.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
Made q Miscue.

From the Emporis Republican
The robber tariff barons are already
trying to buy up Hon. Jerry Simpson, OF
Madison Lodge. a Connecticut wooden
factory recently sent him box OF
half-hose, which honest Jerry immedl-
ately returned to the sender. The barons
made a mistake. They ought TO have
sent box of plug tobacco: that would
have struck Jerry where he lives.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28

turesque. This attraction will draw
many tourists thither who Will use the
road for travelling in the vicinity, mean
ing a considerable source OF profit to the
railroad company"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-28
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
The Foot Index to Character.

The Foot Index to Character.
From the New York sun
Beware of the woman with a broad
soled. flat-heeled foot, for she has
mean, grasping disposition. Beware OF
the girl with the high instep, for she has
nervous, passionate nature. Have a
care concerning a well formed, neat lit
tie ankle, for it indicates self conscious
ness and vanity.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
LABOR MEN IN ARMS
Will Join 1.-The Critic" in Fighting
Unjust Assessments.

Mr.. q. L. Walport, the veteran secretary
of Painters Local Assembly, No. l79S, X.
of L., who has not missed being promptly
at his desk every Friday evening for the
last three years, was seen last night and in-
terrogated about the action of his Assembly
on the unequal assessment question. He
said:
"Our Painters Assembly is a very strong
one, and the meeting last Friday evening
was unusually large and spirited. At it
the following resolution was adopted with
out dissenting voice:
Whereasin the last few days THE CRITIC
has been directing public attention to the
gross inequalities and glaring injustice of
the present method of assessment In the
District, whereby the most valuable lands
owned by the rich and influential are as
sessed, as rule, at from 25 to 40 per cent.
of their true value, while less valuable
lands, owned and occupied by the poorer
people, are assessed from 60 to l50 per
cent. OF their true value, and that discrmi-
tiors are made in favor of land spectators
against those who improve their lands; and
Whereas 1t is desirable and necessary that
the public should know the full and exact
facts in the premises; therefore belt
ResOlred, That the House of Representa-
tives be, and are hereby, requested to pass
resolution requiring the Commissioners of
the District to report, at as early date as
practicable, schedule of all lands that
have been sold or leased in the District
since June 80, 1856, stating the date on
which each deed was entered for record,
the proper designation of each lot named in
each deed, with the number of acres or
square feet in each lot, the amount paid
and the sums for which said lots, with any
improvements thereon, now stand assessed
for taxation.
IN intp I,r
@. NJ. Cunningham, who is eX-Dstrct
master workman, the very highest position
connected with labor organizations in the
city. ] do not talk by authority, but
from the remarks made by Mr.. Gun
ningham when he introduced the reso-
luton, from the speech made by
Mr.. l. II. Monahan, ANA from the
sense OF the meeting as expressed
by the unanimous adoption of the resolu-
tion. | am certain that it will be adopted
by every local assembly in the city aud also
by the District Assembly, am sure that
will be the sequence of the events Of last
Fridays meeting.n
"Do / understand you TO mean that por-
tiOn of the resolution referring to the House
Of Representatives only, or all OF ltyn
81 mean all of it, aud especially that
portion indorsing THE Curic. Every
workman in the city who owns au humble
home is interested. There is not the
/ slightest doubt but the wealthy men Of thc
/ northwestern portion of the city Dc
/ not pay one-half the taXrate that
! poor working men, artisans, clerks AMI
I merchants do. If THE Critic continue,
consistently It has struck into good field
| aud what the paper has already said VII
make it many friends among the working
men.
"Our hall Is at No. G?5 Louisiana avenue
and Is a large one. Friday evening whe
Mr.. Monahan arose with CRITIC in hi
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
BOLD AND DESPERATE.
Attempted Robbery of Lady on a
Crowded Thoroughfare

trOWueu
The boldest and most brutal attempt
at highway robbery that has been made
in this city for years was made last
night at the corner of Twenty
first street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Shortly before o'clock
Mrs. Ella Moran, who resides at 1922 +
street northwest, was crossing the
Avenue accompanied by her sister, a
girl about IL years of age, when she was
suddenly seized by a young negro
and thrown violently to the pavement.
AS she fell her assailant seized her by
the throat to prevent her making any
outcry. while with his other hand he
tried to wrest from her the pocket
book and parcel she had been carry
ing.
The street was thronged at the time
with people going to and returning
from market on Twenty,tirst and K
streets, but so sudden was the assault
that the negro would probably have
effected his purpose before attracting
attention had it not been for Mrs.
Moran's little sister. The girl in
stead of running away screamed
loudly for assistance, and her cries
frightened the thief. He realized
that he was being observed
and, releasing Mrs. Moran, started to
run down Twenty first street. As he
did so Officer Maddox arrived on the
scene, and, starting in pursuit, soon
overlook the fugitive.
The would be robber was taken to the
K-Street Station House, where he gave
his name as James Smith. He is young
and brutal-looking, and is evidently
from the country. Mrs. Moran fully
identified him as the man who assaulted
hpr
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
MARTHA WASHINGTON
Quaiiing Green Tea to tho Memory of
Her Virtues

Whatever the financial results may
prove, there can be no question con
cerning the success of the Martha
Washington tea party of Yesterday as
social event. From p. III. until nearly
midnightthe beauty and wit and fashion
of Washington turned out in memory
of the mother of George Washington.
For nine hours the carriages came aud
went. depOsiting and taking the hun
dreds of elegantly altired ladies, who
were for the most part unaccompanied
by gentlemen. In fact the shortage in
patriots was the only drawback to the
enjoyment of the occasion.
The reception committee composed
of the members of the Woman Ma
tional Press Association, assisted by
Mrs Senator Jones Of Nevada, Mrs.
ClaTkson, Mrs. John McElroy, Mrs
Commissioner Hines and other society
leaders, stood in line the entire evening
receiving the crowds that poured into
MIS- Ransom's studio at 015 f street.
As bciitted the occasion, emblems Of
patriotism ahounded, and besides the
souvenirs and suggestions of the decOra-
tions were quaint maidens in short
waists and narrow skirts, veritable
Priscillas, serving tea and dropping coy,
coquettish speech Of true continental
flavor
The only three living descendants Of
Washington were present. Colonel
Ball, who, bearing as he does remark
able resemblance 10 his illustrious an
cestor, and dressed in complete Cont
mental uniform, looked very much like
an animated picture Of the first Presi-
dent; Miss Eugenia Washington Of
Fredericksburg, daughter Of Samuel
Washington, and Mrs, Tallmage of
Washington City completed the list of
representatives
Besides the members Of the Washing
ton family were another, Mr.. Harrison
Minge, a descendant of VIM. Henry
Harrison, with Colonel Trust, the
grandson of Thomas Jefferson, and
Mr.. Picket Clay, direct descendant OF
Henry Clay The most interesting, aud,
in spite of her snow-white hair, the
most agile and graceful figure in the
assemblage, was Mrs Emily Hort.
This lady, who, by the way, is an
Englishwoman, wore quaint and
curipusly fashioned gown Of blue bro
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

cade, that was first worn over hundred
years ago ut one of Martha Washing
toms receptions. This gown, exceed
ingly dcc0llCto and n cross between a
scant mother hubbard back aud tea
gown front, somehow exactly suited
the face and figure of the wearer, lelv-
ing nothing to complete the illusion but
the stately minuet. 1t was intended
that Mr.. Hart and Colonel Ball should
lead this dance, but the Colonel eX-
planned that he had left his dancing
pumps in the Rocky Mountains some
fifty years ago
The stately and beautiful widow of
General Pickett, one Of the most de-
lightlul members Of the reception com
mitee, looked, as she was, descendant
of royalty. She wore superb robe
that had belonged to her grandmother,
the Princess La Sale. 1t was deep
wine velvet, magnifiCcntly embroidered
front in pale pink, with delicate vines
and flowers and birds.
Miss Ransom's studio, artistically
decorated with flags and flowers, re-
ceived fattering comment from the
tream Of visitors as they passed through
he beautiful apartments. The credit
of the decoration is entirely due to the
generous donor Of the studio, but the
elegant refreshment table and general
success of the tea was the combined
effort of the entire association.
A feature of the evening was the
colored Metropolitan Band, which, with
the addition Of guitarist and singer,
furnished the old plantation melodies
and songs for those who did not care to
go below into the room tastefully dec
GRATED and well polished for dancing.
One of the incidents of the evening
was the introduction of two beautiful
girls-Miss Bash of Illinois and Miss
Basscll of Virginia.
And you arc a Rebel, said Miss
Bash brightly.
And you are a Yankee" returned
the other sweetly.
Lets shake"
That came from the North, but the
hand of the South was instantly held
out, and the daughters of an eX-Cou-
| federate and Unionist sealed their
mutual good will under the folds of the
one flag, and under the calr gaze of
| the hero and martyr looking down
from his frame on the wall-Old Abe
Lincoln.
The event itself was a worthy COM
memmoration of the day, and proof of
much patriotism and hearty good will
TO the Monument fund. 1t is to be
hoped that the ladies will realize O
sum commensurate with their patriot
ism and generosity and good taste.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-23

and Frank w. Page. Junior lieutenant
The National Rifles were lead by Cap
tain james Oyster, James q. Manson,
first lieutenant; George w. Evans,
second lieutenant, and Lieutenauts
Howell, ShaltCrs and Kccch
Through q street the gay pageant
marched to Seventh. thence to Penn.
sylvania avenue, TO Fourand.a.half
street Handkcrchefs waved from
dainty hands, and the welliin rang with
enthusiastic cheers and the clapping of
hands. The companies abOut.faced and
counter marched up Pennsylvania ave
nue. TO Fifteenth street. to Is street,
thence to Twenty third street, back to
Pennsylvania avenue and thence to the
amory, where ranks were broken. A
grand collation. was spread in the arm
orv hall, and amid "feast of reason
and flow of soul. and other cheering
beverages, an hour was spent joyously
and the National Rifles took leave aud
proceeded to their armory and dis
banded.