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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-30
General Sherman's Turkey Story.


General William Tecumseh Sherman
tSfd good stories.
When | was with the army in Georgia
a slave ,er one Christmas missed fat
tu5 er H.suspected a fine looking col
!, 80 NV anS bad him brought before
him.
eaten it, said the ira master:
use not gwine to iay l didn't when
you says did, massa.'
"I ought to do somsthing to You.
What have you to say why should not
punish you?
"'Well, massa, you han't los any
thing particular. You see, yoI nave a
1. little less turkey and good deal moro
bigger
And the master had to acknowledge
the philosophy of the slave and let HIN
go UNPUBLISHED. Chicago Times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-30

The Dublin and Wnghtsyille railroad
extending a distance Of nineteen miles
between two Georgia towns has bees
called the cheapest railroad II tn
world" II was built and equipped fca
s. go a mile and hAs earned 20 per cent
a wear.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-30

r r. PovKLs. rrssa o.w. LAafsra v, Presa
C-E FEAsT. bssy Caskiss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-30
Too Plain.

Jaysmith (gloomilyl-Larkin called me
liar today.
Mrs. Jaysmith Gndignantly)-Did you
tell him TO prove it?
Jaysmith-It wasn't necessary.-West
CIAra
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-30

There Is law on the statute books O!
Massachusetts, requiring that any persca
finding property 10 tie value Of th--s
dollars or more shall have the same ~
corded a. the Office Of the town or city
CLERK
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-30
At the Theater.

'Tsee that the name of the gasman is
given on this playful. What does the gas
man dos'
al fancy he writes the advance notices Of
the plays that are produced. Puck.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Mosby and Gettysburg.

In Belforfs Monthly and Democratic Rec,eD
Sor October Colonel JoHS s. MosDY has the
hrst part of an article entitled "Stuarts
Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign-the
Record Reviewed"
He claims that the official records just
published BY the United States Govern
ment falsify in many particulars the theo-
,ies and the facts of writers on both sides,
and then he proceeds to argue that never
until he heard the sound OF battle on July
LIST, which had been precipitated without
his orders, did LEE expect to fight at Get
tysburg."
The Colonel speaks of General LONGS
Memoirs of LEE as "a work of felton,"
where II says that "STuART went off on a
raid" and severed himself from oil CON-
munication with the army, and thus de-
priyed General LEE of all means of discov-
erine the movements of the enemy" and
ne undertakes to show that LEE knew lin
what direction STUART had gone. and that
he gave him full authority to CO." The
Colonel demonstrates that STUART got his
orders through LososrREET. notwithstand-
ing the fact that LoNdsrgEEr in IN article
which he published in the Century charac-
terized SruAnr's movement as "a wild
ride" and tho Colonel thinks that "as
STUART was riding where LoNdsTRExr told
him 10 go it is singular that he should call
II Told ride"
Colonel MosRY lays the blame of bring.
ing on the battle at Gettysburg upon
HKrH's division. "HETu had sent PErrI.
GREW with his brigade to get lot of shoes
no heard was in Gettysburg, but BUFoRr
appearing just as he got near the town, he
retired"
These shoes, in the opinion OF MosBY
"were the drcful spring of more woes tc
che Confederate cause than the wrath o.
ACHILLES was to Greece" and so he goes OF
to assert that 1.-The legend that has taker
historical form las to the battle of Gettys.
burg1is as much q myth as the story Of
the twin founders of the CITY which wa;
part Of the religious faith of the Romans.
Although 40 much has been writer
about the battle Of Gettysburg, it con
tinues to be an interesting theme, and tn,
public will gladly hear what Colone
MosrY has discovered in the papers IN tn,
Record Once. but his dashing style. wheel
vas so captivating in partisan warfare, i
but ill-suitcd to subject which should b.
treated with great calmness and with tn
absence Of all prejudice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Cure for Stsmmrr!ng.

To The Editor of he Dispatch:
Please answer in your paper If there is
any certain cure for stammering, and
oblige, hEADEh.
Stammering is not disease. and there
fore is not to be cured either by medicine
or surgery. 1t is an imperfection Of the
breathing apparatus, to be cured or rather
controlled in early life by careful and per-
sistent parental training. 1t is not n
nervous disease, as some think. as 1t is tar
more uncommon in women than in men,
who are far less nervous than women.
There is a great deal of humbug in the
So called cure" of stammering. 1t is
more Of habit in older persons. and. ike
other habits. is hard to cure or correct.
Some persons of strong will power can cor
rect themselves as well without as with
help from others. Rapid takers ind II
very difficult to correct this bad habit, but
it can always be done with long and per-
sistent effort. 1t Is in some sort sequence
Of O nervous. excitable temperament.
There are some cases very probably that
can't be corrected or cured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Literary Notes.

Tho Cassell Publishing Company an
nouncs the beginning of the international
Library of Fiction. The series will all
be new copyright works, but will still be
sold at low price. Arrangements for
contributions have been made with distin-
guished authors Of both England and
America.
Ruskin's Poems. in two volumes, edited
BY Mr.. w. g. CoLLINawoop, were published
by CuARLxs E. MEsRnL l. Co. on October
18th.
CARL LuxroLrz (author Of Among Gan.
nibaIs"), Who is in charge OF an extensive
exploring expedition in the Sierre Madrs
Of Mexico, under the auspices OF the
American Geographical 6ocietT and the
Museum Of Natural History OF New York
will write exclusively for Scribnsr's Aasd'
zine, beginning with the November issue
the results ek his investigations ana Cd
ventures.
Nh, PouprxuY Brcsrow sontiibutss the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
A Good Examnla for Virglnlans.


The BLAINE organ in New York has
wholesome fear of Mr.. CLEVELAND, II would
seem. 1t tries to show that gentleman and
his friends that in walking in the Tammany
procession now and again parading tho
streets of New York he takes place IN q
PROCESSION that is marching to his grave.
The Tribune tells Mr.. CLEVELAND that the
success Of the Tammany ticket would be
the triumph Of his personal enemies, and
would "co far towards putting those enc
mics in position to slaughter him" in the
next Democratic National Convention. 1t
dares not charge Mr.. CLEVELAND with act
ing in bad faith towards what the Tribune
calls the Tammany-Hall faction; but 1t
does charge that some OF his friends take
what seems to that paper to be "a clearer
view of the situation" and hope for the
defeat next Tuesday OF the Tammany
ticket. In word. the Tribune credits MIR.
CLEVELAND with being a good and true
Democrat.
Everybody will regard Mr.. CLEvELAND's
as a good example. What excuse can q
Virginia Democrat give for supporting q
bolter, OF an Independent, or an Alliance
Republican candidate for either house OF
the General Assembly?
What plausible reason can he offer for
not following Mr.. CLEvELAND's example
and supporting the grand old Democratic
party's nominees even though it be truo
that they are not such as they ought to be
in all respects? The Democrats 60 for
Principles, not Men,"
We must either act upon this rule or else
allow every Democrat in Virginia to set up
I his own standard of fitness for Office and
thus prove to be traitor to his party. Ii
is impossible for every Democrat to secure
q nominee Of his own. There must DO
some power residing somewhere having
the right to name the candidates for whom
all true party men must vote. 1t is not
surrender of principle to agree to 60 into
convention or primary election with
your friends. and accept the verdict OF the
majority as binding upon you.
There can be no two opinions upon this
| point. Every new party has found 1t alb
solutely necessary to adopt such methods
VI ctSuiAHS IOiuiucIS anu
their votes. New parties may say what
they willard they often mix good deal
OF truth with the nonsense they utter
upon this subiect-yet they never fail to
find il necessary TO do likewise--thst is,
to have some power or machine authorized
to point out the candidates entitled to
support.
Besides, II We only could realize the
fact. our fayorite may after all be not so
fit a man as Is the favorite OF our neigh.
Dor. However. We will not insist upon
this point. II 10 expecting too much Of
human nature to hope that the average
voter will acknowledge that his favoritt
il inferior to the favorite Of his neishbol
IN the qualities that 90 to make up an &C
ceptsble public servant Lot ~ agree tc
disagree on this point, therefore. and rusl
| into the thickest Of the fray next Tuesda!
crying. 1.-THE union OF the Democrats fo'
~ ssks OF virgiaiA"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

A large number Of the farmers ana
planters OF Virginia were conssega'eo more
in Richmond last week.
Where else In the world can 50 me :
body Of men be seen5 We used 70 'nirh
c.before the wars as the northern people
make M ssy on oil occasions) that THESE
farmers and planters had no equals IN the
world.
We credited our peculiar institution "
with having had hand in raising up al
sristocracy OF rural gentlemen better even
than the boosted aristocracy OF England.
Perhaps we were right in that opinion.
Perhaps we were not right. Inc poor
whltesn were Q pitiable class. However
we will let the aDte-bellum gentlemen aione
for tho present aud boast OF the farmers
and planters we have to-day.
By the way, lot us ssy,that we expect the
tide to turn now towards the farm anu
the plantation rather than to the cities.
These have been calling to their support
ths country people. A more healthfui
condition Of thing, would be the graduai
removal of city gentlemen to tho country
districts.
But this can 20 far hardly claim 70
be writing upon the-subiect OK rai'roaus.
80 we will say that the farmers must no'
object If we quote from o prominent rau-
road-man the following little paragraph.
"Ra.road transportation Is q commonly Gre
ated BY private capital for sale, and reasonapie
prlces for It are such as tend TO encourage tran'
In it--that IS, the creation and safe OF IL "
priyate capital and the purchase OF u py inc
publlc. 10 encourage It's creation ana tai'
n,ire. musi DO profitable TO the railroads. aho
10 encourage pur chases prices must be prontaDi'
To tho public generally. Such reasonable price'
will prevail only where they are left to nstura
adjustment, and no different prices arbitrarily
established BIZ government are or can be reason
( able In the nature Of things"
There is a philosophical train OF though'
| involved in or suggested by the aoo'e
paragraph which we commend to the CON
gderation of the farmers and planters OF
yirginia-especially those OF them VINO are
| Alliance men. =,
| We ere firm believers in what is calleo
here natural adjustment" We are In
| clined TO the belief that even taxes DO IN
certain sense and to q certain extent ad
inst themselves. But the natural ADJUST
ment we wish to speak of this morning
| that kind of adjustment of railroad wrongs
and farmers rights which we confidently
EXPECT to result from the new inventions
Of Dir. Ed sons mentioned in an article IL
FRIDAYS DISPATCH. The troubles DC
tween the farmers and the railroad com
panies will all adjust themselves naturali'
under the new order Of things which is t
follow the successful "placing" OF oil MIR
EprsoN's improvements. Let US have pa
thence. Time will work for the farmer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Party Ties.

Independents are jumping up all around.
Opposition to our nominees has appeared
IN unsupported quarters and men never be-
fore known to nurse in their breasts po-
'litical ambition are now in the field and
on the stump urgently soliciting the
favor Of their fellow-citizens.
Most OF these seem to be OF the opinion
that in this campaign we can afford to ig-
more party ties. Perhaps the Democrats
could afford to adopt this course If they
were sure that the Republicans would do
likewise; but our shrewd old enemies
have no such thought in their minds and
this oil know. They will do on next Tues
day what they have always done--strike
tho Democrats the hardest blow that they
know how to aim and deliver. We may
divide. but they will not. They are not
going TO support our nominees-except IN
rare cases--but are bent upon beating them.
This is natural enough; but the very
same reason that inclines Republican TO
strike at our party should induce our
party men 10 stand together. 1t is the tie
Of party. of political fellowship. and OF
good faith.
more II now Dub ONO WOIAiHb-uay pO-
tween the present and the morning of cleo
ton, but il affords plenty of time for
wAvering Democrats TO consider the evil
that they may do by allowing their nomi-
nees to be defeated and we appeal to all
such not to break ranks; not to abandon
their colors; not to disorder their organiza-
ton. and not to be forgetful Of the glorious
victories that we have won in the past. or
unmindful of what we may accomplish in
the future IL we remain united.
Our friends and fellow Democrats have
been repeatedly warned not to trust to the
apparent inactivity of MALONE. He never
has been inactive, but he has been content
20 leave his interests In some counties in
the hands Of disconnected Democrats, and
if they succeed he will rejoice; if they
fail he will grieve. Of course he has no
idea that Republican legislature can be
elected, but he hopes for the next best
thing-a legislature that will not be
guided. where it ought to be guided, by q
Democratic caucus.
The need of the hour is vigilance, ac-
tivity. and respect for our party ties. II
we fail not in these obligations our shouts
of victory will DO heard from the noun
tains to the seashore on Tuesday night.
Democrats. do your duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Lead Pencil Problem.

To The Editor Of the Dispatch'
Why is it that when sharpened pencil
falls TO tho floor it invariably falls upon
the pointed end and the point is broken
off.
Cannot some of your distinguished scien-
tific correspondents explain this!
1t is not q fact that it invariably" falls
upon the sharpened point but inasmuch
as the pencil is usually held with the point
down when it slips from the fingers it is
apt to proceed in its direction with the point
foremost. But in many Instances where
the pencil strikes the floor upon the blunt
end, there is rebound of sufficient force
to break the tr.ttle lead, so that IN either
event the lead Is apt to be sacrificed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

Another week Of phenomenal selling
in Ladies' Wraps, Refers, and listers.
1t counts to have just what everybody IS
wanting and at prices that nobody else
is matching. It is common remark OF
visitors to our Cloak-Room that such Is
the case.
This line of Refers OF the latest
fashionable length, tailor-made, MILL
tary loops, satin finished, and the prices
s. TO s.. Think of it :,
These Fur-Trimmed Refers, Black
with Astrachsn, 'Possum Hair. Mink.
Mouffion Fur tan with light furs, hand
some finish throughout. right lengths,
run from $3.50 to $500. The
$3.50, so, and $3.50 numbers are re-
markable values.
A long Military Cape with sleeves at
$40. in Light Cameps-Hair and Cheviot
effects, with wide feather trimming.
You can get the measure OF values by 1t.
Compare with anything of the kind else
where-style, quality, and price. Soc II
Won are not asked at least s. more for a
garment like it anywhere else IN
town.
See tho Novelty vicuna-Cloth Cnpcs al
500 worth Mt Toast : 10 more.
See The exquisite Black Matlasse Capes
at $50, worth At least SO more.
See the elaborate Plush Capes az S3o
worth at least so more
A matter OF great pride with
us is the stock OF Children's
Long Cloaks and Misses Coats here
The assortment in variety OF prices anc
styles Is SO far ahead OF the usual kich
mond assortment it creates widespread
comment. 4 good, serviceable Cloak a
sI.25-that's one extreme. A dream o
delight at Sl7.50-thats the other ex
IRENE. But here are Cloaks for the
six. eight, ten, and twelve-year child
at 81, s., IS, $3.50. etc, that will wea
lust rs well as the hisher-priced one
and have all their attributes OF style
Alterations to oil wraps ere made at nj
expense to you.
Here's some Dress Goods news.
A regular SOC. Cheviot SultIng at 4pc
Heavy enough for cold weather; hand
some enough for anywhere. 1t ha
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Republicans in This Fight.

The Republicans have s,raghtort nomi-
uees in about two-score counties of Vir-
ginia. They are paying no attention to
the mo candidate" circular Of MALONE.
Indeed, that sharp device was never in
tended 70 influence them. Ii was gotten
up merely to beguile Democrats and it has
not been without effect. Our people, how
ever. begin TO see things clearer and clear
o. the nearer We approach the election.
OF course We must make vigorous fight
against all Of these Republican candidates.
Let the lines DO strictly drawn and let the
word be passed for quick and decisive
onslaught. In this contest We have no
fsyors to ask OF them. and they can expect
none Of US. With our own folks we may
argue and reason; bu. we waste breath
upon them.
Cast OF tho feeling that we are bound to
win whether or no. We shali win if we
work for victory. but not otherwise.
Be mp and doing. Have all Of your men
n place Tuesday and have them well in.
etsucted as to their duties. and resolved to
40 their utmost to advance our cause.
Tuesday will tell with what zeal and
wisdom We have done our part.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

International B;metallic Conference.
We have said that it was the very mad
ness Of the moon to deny that Great
Britain. France, Germany. and the United
States could by favorable action restore
silver to parity with gold. We repeat the
ayerment in the light of the fact that Mr..
SELIGMAY, of New York, seems to have re-
ceived friendly hearing in Germany and
succeeded there in enlisting large party,
If not q majority of the businessmen or
financiers, in behalf of an international
bimetal!ic conference. However, We must
exercise a great deal of patience in this
matter. The fnanciers of Europe have
a great respect for presidents. They do
not Judge for themselves to the same ex-
tent that we do in this country. They
read what was said hundred years ago as
means of Judging of the value OF what is
said now in regard 10 politico-economic
questions. They honor financial book
worms. All Europe could not produce
such character as Judge HUaHEs, we sup
pose. But when they are convinced they
are not afraid to carry out their newly-ac-
ouired notions. In due time. then, We
NAV look for a universal currency based
upon the equality of gold and silver. Then
the world wilr bless the papers and the
men who led them into these financial
green fields and these monetary pastures
new
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Th- Niearinghsus Strike.

Sr. Lorrs. October Sl.-A compromise OF
the big strike al the Niedringhaus rolling
mills. which have been on since July,
seems to have been reached.
Representatives Of Ivory Lodge. OF the
Amaigamsted Association ,of Iron. and
Steel Workers. with President Wiehe, OF
the ASSOCIATION. have held several secret
conferences with ex-Congressman Med.
ringhaus looking to q settlement, and 1t is
stated that compromise will be effected
shortly, probably to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

q AnxAnAm Lucotx, and very sour he
looks. II his picture Is 70 be relied on he
has no hope Of victory for his party in
Maryland.
The Prohibition and the Independent
ticket csch has suitable device.
The S,m contains full instructions how
voters should prepare their ballots. II Is .
somewhat intricate plan. but we guess
that the Democrats will manage to vote for
their nominees and the Republicans for
their nominees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
T MPO r T A N T |

II Won must wear GLASSES, have them lifted
BY 4 Competent opticiau. Do not trine with your
eves nor hermit any ono else 10 do II. BY caro-
and the propes adjustment OF Glasses you may
long preserve Your eyes Ana greatly Improve
We have n acknowledgements opticist In
DIR. A, c. WHITE, manager OF our Optical Do
partmenI, ana gentleman who has had tho ad.
yantaye OF fiftecn years residenrc with one Of
the f,rst ocul.sts OF Ohio and tho practical expo
ricnce Of connection with The weii-known Spencer
Optical Manufacturing Company, OF New YORK.
Patrons will not be adsised 70 wear Glassee un-
les they need them, and no extre charge viii be
made Tor consultation and examination.
J. n. CHAPEL 4 CO.,
Jewellers and Opticians,
No La SOL east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
Latin In fha Public SchOOls.

To he Editor or The UlsDrlci'
Please tell me whether Latir is taught in
any of the Richmond public schools be-
sides the High School. Would it be allow
able to teach it III the country schools?
RrsucUs.
Latin Is only taught in thepublic schools
at the two high schools-white and col.
ored.
The lew makes provision for instruction
. in the higher branches in the country
schools under certain circumstances. SEQ
school laws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

T. THoxAs FORTUNE. the editor of the
Ace the New York negro organ. has
b, ought suit against TAIsToR's Broadway
saloon for &c., damages-S5.oOo for re-
fusinp to sell h,m drink because Of his
color and $1,000 for forcibly eJecting him
from the bar-room.
FORTUNE declares that he should have ex-
pected Just such treatment In the South,
but that he was surprised to receive it in
the great metropolis of the Empire State.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
GOsse's Name c.

To tie Editor Of he DisDatca:
Has the name Of the English poet and
essayist. Edmond Gosse, one syllable or
two syllablesl U.
1t is pronounced Goss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01

he Baltimore Sun Of yesterday came
nearer being . pictorial paper than ever
b>fore. 70 far = We can rscollect. a. II con-
teinsd fee-simils representations Of the va
noes ballots to BE- used there under the
Anstr1liAA system. -.
Iho pemocfatie ticket IL headed With
- = Jnekeon and Liberty" legend. while
~ 1D1oublisoe ttkst ccntsius ths hsAd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-01
OVERCNA"

We have just u ce.f". d .. '.
from orr Mannlau-n
one Of them s'yl.0.Y
trimmed, aud per.ec. N-.'
and some without 'rf
silk.ficed AMI some l..lt
and some No ilum Wi Ni'
Your choice oi ely .l '.
The same coats sci q. Hrf
ure good value ~ tal. y
tor at this pr.cc the 'lo"f all.
exhausted.
ii n'sa finer CyaIc"' '.'-
for. don't lose sl..t.. .'.
cellen, lines ranging inif
$50. They are m..'i
form.fitting, and JOSS ' "
in make ami Workman.
by the best m,rcaaL. t..s, 80
sides. remember lna. .u.
enough for yontoappe b ..'f
values Youn ta5 1900 i s'-'
get first class ta.t A.t
price.