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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
PERSONAL GOSSIP

Ex-senator Fair recently invested s.. .oOo-
600 in San Francisco real estate.
Adolph Avolloni, a sculptor at Rome, is
making a bust of Chauncey NJ. Depew
| The modelling has been finished, and the
bust will be put into marble in Europe.
! The papers of Buda-PGsth are asking for
a popular subscription for Kossuth. who
! has lost his entire fortune in railroad specu-
lations. and who is now 75 years of age.
Thomas Edison says that although in
! Italy he has the title of count he prefers
| that of 1.-The old man." by which he is
better known among his employees at Men
! 10 Park
Emin Pasha relates that in the forest of
Msongwa is a large tribe of monkeys that
| understand the art of making fire They
go out at night to hunt fruit and light
| their way with torches.
The most expensive brougham ever seen
in Philadelphia, it is said. is the one built
for Amos Ellis, who is a connoisseur in
such matters. 1t is white and gold and
magnifcently upholstered.
Editor Dana, since his return from
Europe, is said to be noticeable from the
fact that his square cut American whiskers
have encountered French barber and
thereby attained a Vandyke point.
Ex-Millionaire Jose F. de Navarro, of
New York, Mary Anderson's father-in-
law, says there are $4,000 standing against
him, and all the property he has in the
world consists of about SIS worth of
clothing.
William f. Russell is not, as frequently
published, the youngest man ever elected
governor of Massachusetts Mr.. Russell
is 33 years old George S. Boutwell, was
elected governor il November, 1850. at the
age of 81.
Vicar General Preston, who is also chan
cellor of the Roman Catholic diocese of
New York and rector OF St. AIMS church,
East Twelfth street. recently celebrated the
fortieth anniversary Of his ordination to
the priesthood.
The largest cotton planter in the world
is James S. Richardson, of New Orleans,
who owns 49, 900 acres Of cotton land and
employs 1000 negroes. He has refused an
English syndicate's offer of 81, 500 900 for
his plantations
Stuart Robson, the comedian, had mar
row escape on the sleeper going from In
dianapolis to Cincinnati recently. Some
one shot bullet through the window of
the car in which he was sitting. and the
shot just grazed his head.
Chief Simon Pakagon, who was educated
TO be Catholic priest he's just sent six
more remnants Of his once powerful Pot
tawatomie tribe to a Kansas Indian col
lege. He says his people in Michigan viii
lie entirely annihilatAd in halt a century
Eugene Bunch, the noted train robber,
wrote TO the New Orleans stock exchange
from Mexico 10 know il a certain issue OF
state bonds (which he admits having sto-
LEM are ali right. as he doesn't want TO sell
them Ito any one who might suffer by it If
they are not good"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
GUTHRIE SOCIETY NOTES.

GUTHRIE, OK. Dec S-ISpeciall
Mr. aud Mrs. Wolf were up from Okla
BONA City last week.
Mrs y. :. FilSon returned TO Wilson
Springs Friday, after spending a few days
with her son. Charles II. Filson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ragsdale are occupying
their rooms again, after a short stay in
Newton, Kansas.
Mrs Spencer is expecting her daughter,
Mrs. VIII Reach, of Colorado. about next
week to spend the winter with her
Mr.. John kroenert has returned TO Ar
kansas City. after a ten days visit with
her sister, Mrs. viii Salmon.
Thanksgiving day was generally obsery-
ed by the people of Guthrie. Most of the
churches held services in the morning, and
Ahe various societies prepared bounteous
Did fashioned Thanksgiving dinners for
Jheir benefit.
Mr. T.. " Gates has returned from
Topeka, where he went 10 spend Thanks
giving with his family.
Mr.. +. II. Darlington is back from
Galveston, where he has lumber interests.
Mrs Frank Cannon has returned from
q two weeks visit TO her mother in
Wichita.
Father De Grasse came back from a trip
into the territory.
Mr.. and Mrs George T. Ford are in
Guthrie again after several weeks absence.
Ora j. Gould will deliver a lecture on
Dec %, under the auspices Of the Y. NJ
=. A.
Mrs. Melene was called to Dallas. Thurs
3ay, on account Of the illness of her
daughter
Mr. VIII Blocker left for St Louis
Wednesday. and Mrs. Blocker went TO
oklahoma City TO remain during his alb
sence.
Mrs Norton, of Arkansas City. Joined
NRfaHl I'm .l.saVn 4. 4
now at home in pleasant rooms in the
Young building.
The ball given Wednesday night by the
Hem hose company was well attended
Governor and Mrs. Steele graced the affair
with their presence, as did many other
prominent people
The opera house was crowded Monday
night, when the amateur company APP
peared IN Chimes of Normandy" Some
Of the parts were very well taken: but.
considering that the company is still in its
infancy, too much WAS attempted. IL is
30 he hoped they will outliye the severe
criticism they have received, and attempt
something more suited to their embryo
state. As it is, Mrs. Driscoll. their man
hger, deserves great deai Of praise
! he opera house was crowded Thanks
giving night, when John Dillon : scompany
presented Wanted the Earth The au-
dlence was kept amused the entire even
ing, IL one could Judge from their continu-
Gus laughter. Guthrie's most prominent
society people were all out. A special car
left Wednesday afternoon for Oklahoma
City, where the company played states
Attorney A number of our people took
advantage of the opportunity offered
them.
The entertainment given by the Ladies'
Guild Tuesday evening was very pleas
snt and profitable affair. The Kansas City
commercial club took advantage of an III
Nltatlon TO he present. and contributed
largely 10 the enjoyment OF the evening.
IL was the first occasion during their trip
on which they were entertained by ladies,
ana they all expressed themselves as
highly pleased. Mr.. ". r. Winner. of the
Winner Investment company. lberaIly do
mated 500 TO the Guild toward the new
chapel. and there were other generous
contributions
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09

Every year layer o. the entire sea, four
teen feet thick, is taken up into the clouds.
The winds bear their burden into the land
and the water comes down in rain upon
the fields, to flow back through rivers
A new material called rubber velvet is
made by sprinkling powdered felt of any
color over rubber cloth while the latter is
hot and soft The result looks like felt
cloth, but is elastic, waterproof and ex
ceedingly light.
A device has been submitted 10 the Brit
ish admiralty by which, it is said, the Iarg-
est battle ship in the service can in four
minutes be protected from the attack Of
any number of torpedoes, no matter how
skillfully they may be directed
Oxygen is the most abundant of all the
elements. 1t composes at least one-third
of the earth, one-ffth Of the atmosphere
and eight~niuths by weight of ali the wa
ter on the globe 1t is also "A very impor-
tant constituent of all minerals, animals
and vegetables.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
SCIENTIFIC SQUI8S.

Platinum and silver can each be drawn
into wire many times smaller than a hu-
man hair.
According 10 N. BertiIlon's police de-
tec5ives' photography the ear Is the most
important factor in the problem Of identi-
flcatiOn-
An electric railway has recently been
opened in Switzerland which zscends the
peak Of Rouchberg a. an angle CT nearly
20 degrees
The telescope enable5 us 20 measure the
invisible BY 6rst making il visible, the
spectroscope enables Us 70 measure tie in-
visible without making il Visisls-
Ansmploye Of the Pullman company has
invented al electrical air brake. which is
50 constructed that the air chambers can
be recharged whether the brake 5 in opera
ton or not
An invslic's chair propelled by electricity
i among the late novelties. The battery
Is capable Of prepeIling the chair over an
ordinary road for niRe hours q. the rate %
SIX miles per hour.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
gh aa1hita nary eagle Tuesday orng netenber .,
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL OFFICE. WICHITA, Kan, Dec
s.-The highest temperature was 81 the
lowest 10o, and the mean 20, with
gentle northerly, shifting to southerly
winds, high barometer, very cold cloudless
followed by warmer weather.
Last year, on Dec. 8, the highest tenn
perature was 63o the lowest 42c, and the
mean "a ., and two years ago the cores
ponding temperatures were 52o, 30o and
sic.
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer
WAE DEPARTMENT. WAsHINGr TON. ID. c.,
Dec. SIS p. m.-Forecast until Sp. N.
Tuesday:
For Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas and
Colorado-W armeI, fair, southerIy winds.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
ExThzm- k.s1-TlES.

Persian lamb sleeves in sealskin Jackets
Russian turbans OF velvet edged with
fur
Tartan plaids cross barred with hairy
lines
Blue bear fur for trimming velvet COS
TUNES,
Serges plaided with black as;rakhan
effects.
Mink sleeves and revers 0n black cloth
Jackets
Tortoise shell buttons, carved. for hand
some cloaks.
Basque jackets, called vestes by tht
French manufacturer.
Fans of lisse frills. decorated with lace
and jeweied butterflies
Redingotes Of black cord passementeri-
made Up over colored silk
White satin antique bonnets trimmed
with black tips and velvet
Wrappers Of czearn eiderdOwn trimmed
with Ia.enciennes ACE rulheS-
Robes embroidered in silk, with tiny
Milan balls accentuSting the design
Brown cAmeIs' nair goods having polka
dots OF yellow and tureGois blue hair
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
NEW PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S--Pensions were
issued today as follows:
EANSAc

WASHINGTON, Dec S.--Pensions were
issued today as follows:
KANSAS.
Original-Thomas J. Doval. Marquette;
(additionaD Benz. T. 5 Bennett, Topeka;
Walker Hamilton, Toronto; Matthew
Blain, Spring Hill; Charles Patterson,
BushtOn; Richard l.. Patten, Clinton;
Daniel j. CrowfO1d, Dennis; Richard Cor
am, FIT Scott; Aaron w. Smith, navy,
Cawker City; jeremiah McCarty navy,
Wichita: James A. Montgomery, Covert:
Robert Gehr (navyl Greeley; lthamere E.
Douglass, Iona.
Restoration and increase-John Yeager,
New Murdoch
Increase-Andrew ]. Forgey, Salem:
VIM. ii. Corle, Independence: John
Johannes, Ransom: VIM. Misner, Film
wood; John Meier, National Military
Home; George Moulton, Marion; Lewis
SatZler, Burlingame: VIM Grubb, Utopia:
WIN. Curran, Soldiers Home; Edward p.
OFT, Offerie; Dighton Young, Downs: Am
brosia Whitecotton, Greenwich; John W.
johnson, Chetopa; Col. II. Catlin, Del
more; Daniel i. Reid. Hutchison; John
Sprowl, Hutchison; Zach9us Buckingham;
Eureka: Russell Il. Boot, Washington:
Cyrus II. Stone, Neosho Rapids, Wilber l..
Lyon, Topeka.
Reissue-James II. Blocker, House
OKLAHOMA.
Original Invalid-Jesse Cook, Guthrie.
1ncrease-John Ayers. Oklahoma City;
Jacob Johnson, Edmund; VIM. :. Berry,
Jr., Downes; Lewis c. Hopking, King
fisher
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
THE CHEROKEE STRIP.
The Indians offered Twenty Million Dol
lars for Their Interest in the Land.

KANSAS CITY, Dee, S.-John A Blair,
secretary of the Cherokee Live Stock as
sociation, and a member of the noted cat
tie firm of Williamson & Blair, was in the
city today. He told a reporter that he was
about to make an offer for the Cherokee
strip Be said: 81 win telegraph Chief
Mayfs tonight Offering him S21.000,000 for
the strip. i offered that amount two years
ago The government offered only s., ,0O0,-
600, which is at the rate of about Sl.25 per
acre, while our figure is about S3.25 per
acre The Indians can sell their lands 10
whom they please. They have a clear title.
When ] was in Washington not long ago
went to the interior department and saw
the Zee simple deed granted December 81,
1888, 10y President Van Buren, to the Cher
okees If we can get the strip for SO, OOJ-
600, we would take il on these terms: One
million spot cash, and $4,000, 900 in three
months. We would bond the land for
thirty years time"
An evening paper quotes section 210S,
Revised Statutes, to show that the Indians
are forbidden TO dispose of the land with
out the consent of the interior department
and the commissioner of Indian affairs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
A DYNAMITE BOMB

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Dec s.-A dynamite
bomb was found in front of the cashiers
desk at the union depot yesterday. The
bomb was composed Of a quantity OF dyna-
mite wrapped mp in greasy cardboard. Its
explosion would have killed hundreds of
people. IL was discovered by Baggage
man O'Mars, who sank il in the river by
orderOf superintendent Nettleton of the
depot company. How when, or by whom
the bomb was placed in the depot is not
known
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
A SCARCELY OE GOLD.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-An evening paper
says that the present financial stringency
is due to an insufficient amount of gold in
circulation. Everybody, it says, is hoard
ing gold. Europe began it when the Ar
gentine loan was made, and then came the
indication that the United States would
force itself TO a silver basis by the free
coinage of silver, which stimulated the
boarding of gold The $50, 600, 900 of bonds
bought by the treasurer were paid for
largely in gold. which was put away await
ing the result OF silver legislation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. S.--The National
Board of Trade met this afternoon in par
lor p, st. Charles hotel. In the absence
of the president, A K. Miller, of this city,
presided over the meeting. Mayor Shake
speare welcomed the delegates. Mr. Fred
Fraley was the reelected president and
after electing a number of vice presidents,
the convention took recess until three
O'Clock this afternoon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
A Suggestive Blotter.

P. L. A. Wright-A silver blotter
back representing shoe sole is On the
market.
Mrs Wright-Wbou buy such thing
as that?
P. L. a. WrEht-The friends Of .hou-
sands of downtrodden writers in this
country. Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
Beecham's Pills cure sick headache.
RAILROAD PRESIDENTS.

New YORK, Dec. S.-Mr Pierrepont
Morgan has sent telegraphic invitation
To the presidents of all the railroads west
of Chicago to meet at his house in this city
at 1880 a. m, on the 18th instant, for the
purpose of discussing the railroad situa-
tion, with view of renewing the presi-
dents agreement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
MINISTER RYAN.

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Dec. s.-Thomss
Ryan, United States minister 10 Mexico.
passed through the city today en- route to
Washington. He had been summoned to
the capital by the secretary OF state. for
some reason unknown 10 himself He de-
MED all reports that he contemplated re-
signing his position.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
LAND FOR SHOES

ATCHIsoN, Kan, Dec. S-W r. smith.
of Atchison. yesterday gave deed for 100
acres of land in western Kansas, the CON
siGeration being pair Of shoes Much of
the land out there is mCrtgaged for all it
Is worth, and a quarter section can he had
for almost the asking. providing the en-
Is assumed. Many Of the set
tiers are sticking To their land. however.
and there is good wheat prospects for next
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
KILLED WITH A STONE.

killed Frank Boo in the road near here
this morning. The two boys were at
turkey shooting last Saturday, aud had
some difficulty over turkey. This morn
ing they met, and the trouble was renew
Ell. Davis threw a rock and hit Boo on
the head, killing him instantly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
LIE ZINES, AnNIcE

LONDON, Dec S-The Times, in its finan-
cial article, says: London, Paris and
Berlin ought to afford all possible assist
ance to New York. The present mischief
is spreading. In the case of America. the
stoppage of accommodation facilities is
particularly unfortunate, in view of he~
large cotton crops We believe the Bank
of England could spare her million and
a half If necessary .
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
THE INDIAN TRouslE.

CHICAGO, Dec s-Gen. Miles this
morning received he following telegram
from Buffalo Gap. s D.:
"Ranchmen and Indians had a slight
skirmish. The situation Is becoming SER
lous for the settlers are unarmed Can
you supply fifty good rifles and ammuni-
milton, 50 they can defend themselves.
Gen Miles will leave for the scene OF the
Indian trouble tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
WASH. MI AIN DEAD

WASHINGTON, Dec, S. - Washington
McIain is dead
Mr.. McLain's death occurred at 10
O'Clock this evening, as a result OF general
debility. He was "a years old His wife
and J. X. McLain, his son, proprietor of
the Cincinnati Inquirer, were at his bed
side as were others of his children.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
LIGHT AND AIRY.
OF for Europe

OF for Europe
7 really cannot tel yoa. Geo-Es
How much dread 70 70.
Becaase I've never ben before.
Ard this boa; t-ern les So
I've E-ufied up the naAps snd thlEE2
And planned oCf al the rosItes,
Tn sill afraid % 20. and -uya,
Ny heart - u ny eoosS
-Bgt tAe-e must be soGse-hlrg s1relT
can Do f0r you s&i1 sbe
-YeS, KITE: II y0a'd jzsi a. soo1-
Ple-ss Lsass y0gr bots fOr ne
-JO-razl C E11cA.sSa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
MR. PhRNELI

LONDON, Dec. S.--Mr. Parnell goes to
Ireland tomorrow. He will deliver po-
litical address In Leinster hall, Dublin, on
Thursday, and afterwards proceed to Cork,
Longford aud Granrad.
Mr. William O'Brien sent a cable dis
patch to Mr.. Parnell today, appealing to
him TO suggest some way by which Ire
land might be saved from destruction.
Mr.. Paruell replied: 1T is now too late
TO rescue the seceders from their false
position. / shall be glad to counsel you
upon your arrival in Europe"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
A MIlLIONAIRE'S WILL

NEW YORK, Dec. S-The will of Daniel
b. Ferryweather, the millionaire leather
dealer, which was filed today, gives &. IOO.-
600 TO different colleges and $3.50 0 to hos
pitals. The hospitals given bequests are
all ia this city. The rest of the estate is
divided among his family.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
The MozAMeIoue ervo,

LISBON. Dec. S.-The governor of Mozara-
biqne reports that agents Of the British
South African company induced Mutassi's
men 70 revolt, and TO hoist the British flag.
The revolters imprisoned a French eRGi-
neer aud six Portugese
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
ENGLISH GRAIN MARKET.

LONDON. Dec. S-The Mark Lane TX
press, IN its weekly review Of the British
grain trade says Foreign wheat is stronger.
and corn iirmer. American has advanced
%. Barley has dropped Cd Flour is
steady Rye Is firm
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
ANOTHER TRUST.

CHICAGO, Dec. S.-Representatives of the
barbed wire manufacturers of the United
States met this morning, in response to a
circular sent out by w. Gates, represent
ing the St. Louis Wire works Mr.. Gates
was asked the object of the meeting and
said ''It is our intention to put up the
prices on barbed wire l cent per pound,
and form a trust"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
ROBBED THE SAFE

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Dec. S.-Last night
three masked men bound and gagged the
watchman at the Wigwam theatre. opened
the safe, and stole 1900 III cash aud jew
eiry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
AN AMERICANS PROMOTION

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s-The statement
ls published here that Clarence Great
house. United States consul general TO
Japan, has rendered his resignation, in
order TO accept the appointment of prime
minister TO the Corean government.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
EIRE at IOf A

lola, Kan, Dec. S.-The Elevator mills.
Thayer & Gilmore proprietors. burned to-
night About 5000 pounds of -four aud
several hundred bushels of wheat were
destroyed. The loss is about $4,000 In
surance $4,000 Cause of fire unknown.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
Something Queer About Richmond Street

Something Queer About a Richmond Street
A Grace street correspondent lodges a
novel complaint. tie says: 1T has got
ten to be the habit of people, whenever
they see a young lady and gentleman
promenading Grace street, to allege that
they are engaged. This is very embar-
RAISING to young ladies who reside upon
that street, as they have a delic&cy in al
lowing gentlemen to escort them home"
Richmond State.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09
AN EEMENT.

CHICAGO, Dec. S-The Baltimore and
Ohio has arranged with the Northern
Pacific for entrance to Chicago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09

MEud-Do you feel the coldl
Choll;s-So, why do ron ask;
Na1i-Oh. ! dol's know. was trast
wondering whe4h~- you d RI NJ. - i;
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-09

Children Crv for Pitchers Castoria
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-12-12
wAsulNGroN's NEGROES.

The list of the negroes belonging to
George Washington in his own right and
by marriage, also those hired from Mrs.
French" is an cight-page folio document
of unique rarity. 1t is written by Wash
ington. and gives the names of all the
slaves employed on his various farms,
their age. their occupation, and their re-
lationship to each other, and how and by
what manner he came into possession of
each His rccapitulation shows that he
owned III negroes.
Another small memorandum book kept
from September ], 1871, to December 3,
1899, in the handwriting of Washington
is even more interesting than the one
quoted from above. Under date of July
(. 1871. he writes: "By expenses for the
celebration of the anniversary of indie
pendcncc in Alexandria, 81 10 On Sep
tcmbcr 10th of the same year the following
memorandum occurs: "Sent as donation
Cor the distressed inhabitants in PhilGdcl-
phia to Mr.. Jones and the managers,
5000" This was the period of the yellow
fever epidemic. December Sd: Charged
Mr. Lcurence with cash, 500, and with n
check on the Bank of Alexandria, 800.
Credit the bank thereof, $500" This is
the last item Washington made in this
book, and is noteworthy, as it probably
was almost the last time he used pen,
being written but few days before his
death.