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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17

contained Housron's or11c1al papers anu a
change of linen. While the Texan infan-
try was moving out from cover the puny
cavalry column of 81 troopers rode out and
engaged the Mexican horse to hold their
attention.
Houston ordered grand charge, and just
as the men were ready to spring forward a
rider dashed down the line swinging an AK
over his head and crying out that Vince's
bridge had been destroyed. "Now fight for
your lives and remember the Alamor' he
shouted. The Erwin Sisters" advanced to
within 200 yards of the Mexican works and
opened fire with grape and canister. The in
fantry followed at double quick. the battle
cries, "Remem Der the Alamo" Remember
Goliad" resounding along the line.
The enthusiasm and alertness of the
Texan leader were shared by his followers,
and these qualities, which are the highest
essentials for soldiers, carried the day at
San Jacinto. Santa Anna lay asleep under
a tree, and many of his officers were in the
same condition. The soldiers were either
eating or sleeping or playing their favorite
monte, and the whole camp was taken by
surprise. The little cavalry column of
Texans put the Mexican lancers to flight.
The First Texas regiment mounted Santa
Annals breastworks composed of baggage,
chests and camp equipage, and seized the
Mexican guns before the artillerymen had
time to fire a round. \ few Mexicans
showed fight, and Houston was wounded
outside the works and his horse was hit
two or three times.
As soon as the Texans passed over the
Mexican works they dubbed their muskets
and pistols, and after disabling them took
to their bowie knives and the weapons of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
"WiIi Any Gentleman Oblige Me-"

"Will any gentleman thread on the tail
Az me coatf" is derived from the legend
probably apocryphal-of old Donny
Fair. describing the conveGtionalIy pug
nacious Irishman as with "csubeen"
adorned with "dhudheen" stuck in the
band on his head. and in his shirt sleeves,
twirlinc a shilleIagh with his right hand.
while his left trails his denuded coat on
the "aure" OF tent after him, asserting
MS disgust az the apparently peaceful pro-
clivities Of his fellows, and shouting the
valiant challenge: Past tin o'clock, and
not a blow shtruck vet. VIII any gentle
man oblige ne by threading On the tail av
me coats"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17


forces. At noon the Texan colonies asked
for a council of war, and it was granted
Immediately. The majority favored wait
ing in position for Santa Anna to attack.
1t was held that the Mexican position was
well fortified and defended by veterans,
and that an attack upon il across open
prairie with raw militia would be extremely
hazardous. The feeling among the troops
was favorable for attack, and Houston took
the responsibility of ordering a battle at
once. An officer then proposed that float
ing bridge be constructed for use on the
bayou in case of disas'-r in the fight. On
learning that there ere no materials at
hand for the purpose without tearing down
a house, the general decided to postpone
building the bridge for awhile Houston's
next act was to send party to destroy the
bridge across Nince's bayou, over which
both armies had marched to the field This
left but one way of escape for the van
auished in the coming fight-namely, the
crossing over the San Jacinto at Lynch's
ferry. When the order was given to de-
stroy Vince's bridge the officer who was to
execute it remarked. This looks good
deal like fight, general"
There was. in fact, nothing left for either
side TO do but TO fight or be slaughtered.
To use an expression coined during the
civil war, both armies were bottled up"
Houston, however. had the shortest cut TO
the neck OF the bottle. The fringe OF wood
in front OF the Texan camp enabled Hous-
ton TO form his line ulobserved by the
enemy. The center was composed of the
First regiment, Col. Burleson; the Second
regiment, Col Sherman, formed the left;
the right was composed of the artillery
under Col. q. ". Hockey, four infantry
companies under Lieut.. Col Willard and
81 mounted men led by Col, ". B. Lamar.
1t is like making burlesque OF muster 70
call that an army where the cavalry. artil-
lery and infantry combined number only
500 yet are commanded by general-in-
chief, assisted by 5 field officers There
were officers not included in the ros-
ter-I-ieut. Coils. Somerville and Bennett
and Mai. Wells. Besides this array Of
fighting officers there WAS an adiu1ant gen
eral, an inspector general and a commits
sary general, and the Texan secretary %
war accompanied Houston's headquarters
The headquarters Oft this well Offered host
were, by the way, extremely simple and
nhsracrAristin- nnir ok-.addlA uallAf.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17

the enemy The fighting, if such il could
be called, was all one sided. and in fifteen
minutes from the time the column struck
the breastworhs the Mexicans were in a
rout. The Texans pursued relentlessly
and drove their enemies into the swamps
beyond their camp, cutting down men and
horses on the margin 20 make bridges tina.
they might penetrate the morass and reach
the hapiess fugitives mlred in the interior.
Houston, painfully wounded. rode over
the field on his staggering horse and at
tempted 70 stay the appalling carnage.
But mems passions are not so volatile
One Texan was seen carrying Two guns,
and when asked why, he answered, The
Mexicans killed NY son. aud soa-.n.law n
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
An Ingenious Tailor.

"Yon have certainly made this coat
very much too small for ne"
That is very easy 20 remedy, my dear
sir. All you have 10 do 20 make it 81 is
70 take a TIP to Carlsbad -Flegende
Elatter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
Dangers OF Silence.

"How did you get along with Mss
Green"
"Why. said nothing and she talked.
At the end Of the conversation she All
nounced that we were-engaged." File
cende Batter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
THERE IS NO NIGHT.

There is no night,
No darkness 20 ershroud
The worlds IN sable cloud:
A shadow falls. and proves
How every planet moves :
In sea Of light:
Ono days effUlgent tide
Flows on through ages wides
Night is each planets own. -
And darkeas is alone.
There Is no night:
q soGl. Co.'s face benign
Is ever seeking thine;
Gods love makes ra6iaa: day
While thou art in the way
OF Truth and Right;
Face thon the goddess vast.
Loves high, viii shadows cast:
The shadows are thine own,
And darken thee alone. =
There Ia no night.
No night of death 60 bar
Life's AL tranScen6ins star.
o Love, why mourn apart?
The cherished OF thy heart
Hath found the Light
That casts this shadow Death:
Life never vet drew breath
To tread the vale alone;
THIS shadow Is Lies own
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17

81 really don't see how yoa car lauga
~ such sally remark
"HA, Ia! cd chappss; cant help q,
Won know. ere .ae fellow Q hu.drs4
forms De, Fob.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
EAdf1ri Ernatr.

Sumwsy-Is this Miss Scsdds you
speak Of beautiful:
Hunksr-Is she beautiful; WAY, ssr,
usTer szw . car So crowded TIA; she
c0nl1L'. ge. a sss. "a it.-Nssv YORK
SIN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
AHAnznf

She-Are the examinations q. Yale
har6s
Hs--Yes; they are so hard that you
can't CO. them. Yale Record
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
All Arranged.

You miss continually:-
IT is really Of nc consequence, you
see. The hairs know well enough tina.
mean 70 hit them. p liegende Batter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17

NJ. Apington-I don't Ike 70 read
Dickens. becanse I am afraid ! should
grow 20 familiar with those beastiY oAds,
don't you know, taat when saw them
Il real life | should nos be properly
iaocked. -HArpers Bazzr.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17

''How did your novel, The Gntfers
snipe; or. Aud's Thicker Than Water
goY'
Every badly replied tbs novelist
YEARLY. what sort Of book DO ycz
think would catch the popular fanoyr +
why not Try . posthumous novel;
New YORK Recordss.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-17
WIFI :aigle
A BATTLE OF REVENGE.
HOUSTON'S SLAUGHTER OF SANTA
ANNA'S MINlONS AT SAN JACINTO.
Less Than Eight Hundred Texans Took
Part, but Over Six Hundred Mexicans
We're Killed, and Nearly Thousand
Were Wounded and Captured.

& EXAM valor won
the battle of San
j Gin to in two
I hours time, and
the victory virtu-
ally gave in d g.
pendence to the
Lone Star state.
Santa Anna start
ed on his campaign
for the conquest
Of Texas with the
Z avowed policy of
EXTERN in alton,
and in the course
Of avantl caTnp the
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
CABLE BRsvlTlss.


General Leiva has been elected president
If Honduras.
A plague Of locusts is feared in the Ar
genrine Republic.
The Grand Duke Of Baden's warlike talk
disCredited
Queen Victoria, it is said, will abandon
aer residence at Osborne.
Henry NJ. Stanley has resigned the gov
,rnorship Of the Congo state.
Spurgeon has been invited by the Bap-
lists of Australia TO visit them to recu-
1erate
the Russian authorities are preparing
or crusade against the unorthodox seets.
The Russian press advocates neutrality
Iu the part Of Russia in the Chinese riot
ng question.
Strikes aud riots are reported on the
Siberian railway because Of bad and in
adequate food.
Nine. Trebelli Bettini, the famous con
ratio, has definitely retired from the
Itage. She is fifty-five years old
Tom Mann, the labor leader, has an
bounced to the Dockers' congress that he
Intends TO resign the presidency Of the
Ooekers' union on the ground that he is
aot allowed the benefits Of membership.
Russia is ordering troops westward in
great masses, and instructions are given
% augment the navy with transports.
At a meeting Of the Irish National Fed
ration in Dublin an appeal for funds was
Ient out.
A distinguished professor Of Leipslc has
)een converted 70 Professionalism because OF
.he exhibition of the alleged holy coat in
rreYes.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
ns
They Made II Unanimous.

Congressman Dalzell Immediately
moved to make Robinson's election unan-
imous, and this was seconded by Major
Warren and carried with hurrah.
Mr. Dalzell then made ringing speech
in which he accepted the result, scored
the Democratic party. praised the McKin-
ley bill and urged Republicans to stand
BY their ticket. His speech caused much
surprise, as it was only last evening that
he predicted the deleat of Gregg aud Nor
rison as the result Of Senator Quay's al
legged despotic treatment Of the clubs
Robinson also spoke and praised Dalzell
70 the skies. The convention then elected
three vice presidents-namely, r. J. r.
Jones (coloredl, Philadelphia; w ID. Wal
lace, Of Lawrence, and Jonn G. Carter, Of
Lancaster. T. II. Randolph, Of Pittsburg
was chosen secretary, and Mahcom ID
Young, Of Philadelphia, treasurer Gen
eral Reeder, chairman of the committee
on platform, submitted the following.
which was adopted By the convention;
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

ALBANY, sept. % The Third judicial
district Democratic convention here today
adjourned without making nomination
to Oct. s.
The day was TO have Witnessed the dis.
comtitnre Of DIR. Cady.Herrick, who is a
candidate for the nomination for supreme
court judge, aud the nomination OF Judge
Clute, Hill man. The governor had dele
gates enough 70 force the nomination and
urged that 1t be done, but Chairman Muir.
ply saw the bitterness of the feelingin the
county and declined to take the step until
he had had time TO feel ois way.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

four inches in length and severing the
jugular vein. The blood had covered his
body and death ensued in a few minutes
after the act. He was attended during
his dying moments only by the neighbors
and servants, the governors family being
at s. Joseph, No, on a visit.
1t May KIN His wife.
The coroner's verdict was rendered In
accordance with the above.
Considerable surprise was manifested
when the news was given to the public
here, as Governor Moorehouse was out
riding with his friend, Mr. w. C. Allison,
not long before he killed himself. Accord
ing to Mr.. Allison's testimony, which is
substantiated, the deceased nearly tainted
while they were riding. He was driven to
his residence in all haste and restoratives
administered. When his wife and daughter
left st. Joseph for their home, accompanied
by friends, they had not been told of the
sorrow that awaited them. Mrs. Moore
house is in poor health and ii is feared the
sad news may PROSTATE her beyond re-
covery.
The Deegased's Career.
Albert z. Moorehouse was born July II
1885, in the county Of Delaware, o. In 1855
be removed to Eodaway county Mo. He
was delegate from Missouri TO the Ma
tional Democratic convention at Balti-
more IN 1872, and at St. Louis ia 1879. and
was selected a representative TO the legis-
lature from Nodaway county in 1876 and
1851 AT the general election OF 1884 he
was elected lieutenant governor. In 1865
he married Miss McFaddeH, Of Lexington,
Mo. Upon the death OF Governor Marina
duke he became governor, and was sworn
into Office on Dec. %, 1887.
The deceased leaves three children lv-
ing, two daughters and a son. Up to his
death he was largely interested in real es-
tate and farming interests, and was con
neeted with every public enterprise in the
county since his arrival in Marysville, He
was man OF executive ability aud great
hrmness Of character and distinguished
for his social qualities
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

We most cordially indorse the principles OF
the Republican party as enunciated in the
platform of lsSs We approve Of the work Of
the state convention Of the Republican party
and indorse the platform formulated thereby
on the 18th day Of August at the Harrisburg
convention. We commend the work Of the
national administration and the pure, patriotic
and able services Of President Harrison and
the brilliant foreign policy Of that great leader
the secretary of state, Hon Janles e. Blaine
His brilliant triumphs at the head Of that de-
partment have made the uplifted power and
the displayed flag Of the replblic a synonym
for strength and stability in all the corners Of
the world
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
Illness Kept Cleveland Away.

NRw YORK, Sept. "a -Ex- President
Cleveland arrived at his town home, SIG
Madison avenue. from Buzzard's Bay on
Tuesday morning. Since his return to the
city Mr.. Cleveland has suffered from an
attack OF rheumatism. His indispositlon
will prevent his being present today at the
funeral Of his trusted friend, the late Con-
gresham William L. Scott
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

LOUISVILLE, Sept "a A-Harvey. Waiter
son, the venerable father Of the editor Of
The Courier-Journal, is lying at the point
Of death IN this city He is the sole sur
vivor Of the Fwenty-sixth congress and
the last Of the close personal friends OF
General jackson, who was his godfather.
During the days OF sectional conflict he
was a strong advocate Of the Union.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
Fon SALE.
BUSINESS oPpoarUkIrIEs.
FOR SALE

The stock. good VIII and ixtures of the
wholesale liquor sinsn with saloon adjoining.
At Nos. 201 and 3lg West krcnt street. This is
one of the largest, oldest, and bsst business
places in the state. The pFnpertits Nos s07,
30 and 2li West Front trsat will be rented
or sold on reasonable terms, as the owner
wishes to retire from business. apply to
PHILIP q. PLFNKETT
No. 207 West front street
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Sept. 24.-The po
lice department is in a state Of demoral
ization. Captain Pinkerman, who hN.
been ordered TO take command Of the force
was elected from the chiefs chair by Chiel
Rylands. The common council recently
abolished the Office Of chief Of police, bui
Rylands will not surrender the office Pa
trolmen have been ordered by one Of the
police board not TO obey Rylands. Excite
ment is high, but thus far no violence has
been offered against the old chief.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
Alllance NIen. hnt nemnnrn,a.

ATLANTA, Sept. 24-rhe Georgia legis.
lature has refused by vote OF 81 to 03 10
indorse the much mooted Ocala resolution
rs indorsed by the Alliance and demanded
by them ofthe next congress. This action
indicates clearly that the Alliance men OF
the legislature who are in the majority,
are not in sympathy with any measure
that is directly opposite to their views as
Democratic members.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
WILLIAM |. SCOTS FUNERAL.


ERIE, Pa, Sept. "a Thousands Of people
attended the public funeral services late
this afternoon OF ex- Congressman William
L, Scott. Among the well known people
present were Governor Pattison and other
state officials; President George b. Roberts,
Vice President John T. Green, General
Manager Il. Pugh Of the Pennsylvania
railroad, and President A. J. Cassatt, Of
the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad.
Over six thousand men and women
viewed theremains last evening as they
lay IN the old homestead All classes came
70 pay last tribute Of respect to the dis
tinguished citizen.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

xKTANTED, FOUR GENTLEMEN BOARD.
w ers. leasanb rooms, and bath. NO
l07 Vest Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

| PoUGHKEEPSIE, Sept. 4.-Governor Hill
delivered an agricultural address Wednes-
day afternoon before $1,000 people at the
Dutchess County Agricultural Society's
grounds, and last evening be spoke 10 a
| large crowd at the Dutchess club. He
said, in opening, that he would not open
the campaign by a set speech, as he had
originally intended, but styled his remarks
a political shot or twon He said that
| the Democratic party was confident OF VIC
tory this year. IL had not lost the state
but once in nine or ten years on state
issues, and the old issue-tariff reform
was the issue today. The speaker de-
nounced the Mckinley bill, which he said
was framed to take money from tile people
and to aid monopolies, and which, while it
had not ruined the country, had not bene-
flied it, Continuing he said;
Concerning the Mckinley Bill
1t has not raised wages and the country is
made to suffer from overtaxation under this
very taxation The Democratic party believes
the place for the surplus to be ia the pockets Of
the people, not in the government treasury.
lAppiausel The Republicans said a year aeo
that we could rot secure control Of the leeis
latnre. The result was Democratic Legislature
on JOINT ballot which gave the lowest tax levy
~ tllrt y-six years and gave also the shortest
legislative session in seventeen years
The governor condemned the Republican
senate for not passing the bill TO redistrict
the state after the last census. He pro
nounced the Republican platform on nigh
license "delusion and snare.n While
the platform declared in favor Of local op-
tion, both houses Of the legislature failed
two years ago to pass the bill in accord
ance with their platform He charged
New York's loss OF the Worlds fair to the
interference of faction in the Republican
senate with the appointment of the com
mission by Mayor Grant. 'sThe chief CON
spirators," he said, "were T. C. Platt and
his candidate for governor, j. Sloat Fas-
sett, and the candidate cannot escape the
responsibility OF his act.m
The names Of Flower and Sheehan were
vociferously applauded when mentioned
by the governor.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
YOUNG sIeEL CO.'S FREE.
The Famous Generals ErrIng Son Par
doned by the President.

donsd By the President.
WASHINGTON, Sept a. The president
has pardoned Robert Sigel, son of General
Franz Sigel who was sentenced on March
e., 1889, 20 six years Imprisonment for
forging pension certificates. The failing
health Of the prisoner, who is now confined
IN the Kings county penitentiary, was the
ground for the pardon.
The news Of young Sigers pardon was
no surprise, AS it was known that very
numerously signed petition fer it was sent
10 the president some months ago, aud
that il had been fayorably considered
The friends Of the young mans brave
father left nothing undone to secure his
release. Il Is not believed that young
Sigel will live long. General Sigel declines
TO speak about the matter.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
SITUATIONS WANTED.
BOARD AND ROOMS.

Two ROOMS FOR RENT. 1907 KING
Il street.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

fe YER lie was
bro II < h { b M e
" h en- symptoms
OF typhoid
developed. He was
at times delirious,
and while In one
Of these spell s
arose from his
bed, placed his
coat and vest on
the floor for a
mead rest and IN
serted a penknife
into his n &c k
tearing a cash
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
PresIdent Dia.,s shrevd p,ova

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. PA large
quantity Of live stock is being rushed
through here for Mexico before the new
Mexican tariff goes into operation Nov. l.
The new tariff practically bars out Ameri-
can meats. Il is considered shrewd move
of President Diaz to give the Mexican
reciprocity commission vantage ground in
its dealings with the United States
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
LIVE POLITICAL GOSSIP.
~ IL Said Lieutenant Governor Jonel
win Not Run.

NEW YORK, Sept. e4.-The Press say
General Edward f. Jones will not, il i,
said in well informed circles, be a candI
date for governor this fall Though anx
ious TO defeat Flower the general is said t,
have come TO the conclusion that there ar,
more effective methods OF securing thai
result than BY running independently
Among the plans suggested is that thi
lieutenant governor shall, II nominated
decline, and later in the campaign taxi
she stump against Flower aud his col
leagues
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
DEAD BY HIS OWN HAND
Suicide of Ex-Governor Moore
house, of Missouri.
OUT HIS THROAT WITH A PENKNIFF

Found Lying in Pool 81 blood. Upon
the Floor OF His Isoom-.He Was Prob.
ably Out Of His Head when ne Com.
mitted the Rash Deed.
MARYsvILLE, Mo, Sept a4--Ex. Govern.
or a. p. Moorehouse committed suicid
here at a. m. Just before the rash deed
be was out driving with friend and dis.
playing considerable nervousness On re.
turning to his home he retired, but friends
who were with him, thinking him ill., placed
watchers at his bedside The watchers left
the room for moment and were ia an ad.
joining room, when they were startled by
gurgling sound issuing from the room
occupied by the governor. Rushing into
the room they found Governor Moorehonse
lying in pool Of blood on the floor, with
the bloed still squirting from four inch
cash in his throat, inflicted with penknife,
which was cllnched in his hand. Medical
aid was summoned, but he expired shortly
afterward. No cause, as yet, Is assigned
for the suicide
sorrow Throughout the state.
The ex-governor's unhappy end has
Sauseu leelihg OF profound sorrow ana re
gret not only IN this section, but through.
out the whole state His name was promi.
nently connected with the next governor.
ship of Missouri, and he would undouht.
edly have been called on TO fiji that Office
had he lived
The particulars Of the suicide, as devel.
oped at the coroner's inquest, are snbstan-
TALLY as follows; A few days ago ex-tiov.
ernor Moorehouse, while on one Of his
farms twelve miles from here, suffered a
slight snnstroke. His system was impreg
mated with malaria and susceptible Ia
Evening journal., 1891-09-24
A ohinaman Attempts Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24.-Lee Bo, Chi
naman, aged forty, attempted suicide by
cutting his throat with a razor at his
laundry. He will die This is said to be
the first case Of a Chinaman attempting Il
end his life in this country. Lee Bo has
been very MelaQcholy because he could
not get his wife here, and was unable te
60 to her in China.
Evening journal., 1891-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO, sept. 24.-The steamer
Empress Of China, which has arrived at
Vancouver, brings news Of riots at Tchang
Sept. and & The mission and all foreign
property were burned, but no lives were
lost. Admiral fielknap Immediately sent
the Alliance to Trhang.