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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
HORsE MEAT EnR FOOD.

WASHINGTON. Dec 2I-The department
of agriculture makes the following an
nouncemeEt:
''The inspectors Of the bureau of amin
industry. n Long i ald have unearthed AN
aoattoir at Newton creek, which they
found to be devot ell entirely To the slaugh-
ter of broken down and crippled horses.
Many OF these horses are diseased. The
inspectors thoroughly investigated the
destination OF the carcasseS, and lt was
tound that most of the meat WAS cOrned
and put up for family beef. The secretary
OF agriculture was at once communicated
with, and he wired the inspectors at the
port or Shipment to stop such exports II
bic, ana to Immediately notify the
local boards OF health. The dealer, having
learned OF this course, changed his label
and undertook to ship the stuff abroad as
horse meat. under the impression that he
could thus evade the bureau inspectors.
Secretary Rusk however, did not pro-
pose TO permit the intent or the law to be
thus baked, and he was advised today
hat DR.. Robertson, chief inspector at New
York, and W. JudSon Smith eastern agent
of the bureau, had seized the entire lot
of seventy-fve tierces and turned it over to
the offal dock, this action being necessary
to prevent the shipment of the meat on
the steamer LepantO, which sailed today.
The information on record in the bureau
Of animal industry shows that this nefari-
Gus industry has been carried on for some
time, in a semi-secret fashion; but, being
diligently watched for sometime by the
inspectors, they satisfied Secretary Rusk
that many horses in various stages of dis
ease were slaughtered and put for the
purpose indicated The secretary deter
mined that he would use all the power at
his command to stop once and for all the
abominable traffic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
Hau She Served th. snmmnn..

She WAS bright and pretty, and she
dropped into a lawyers Office the other
day and asked for work.
"What can you do:'
Anything woman of ability can do,
and more than most men"
"Great opinion Of yourself, young
woman" said an elderly lawyer present.
perhaps you think you could serve this
summons"
Il might" said she. "May look at
it? Yes, will"
eff you do that you'll do something
we've all been trying to do for a week.
He's a slippery fellow and his people are
all posted. However, you may try it.
You can afford to lose a little conceit, "
and the lawyer smiled grimly.
At 10 the next morning tho Office door
was opened and the bright young woman
walked in again.
Thought you'd give it up, eh? Found
him too slippery for you? Thought so. ="
"The paper is served" said she. It
was her turn to smile now, and she did
1t. The lawyer swung round in his
chair.
"Served. How'd you do it?7
''Oh, it was simple enough. I called
at his place Of business, looked around
priced some materials and then asked il
he was in.
"'No,' said the salesman, 'but 1 can
do as we'll
az think not said quietly. He has
always served me before, and he under
stands just what want
Ion, in that case you might call al
his house. He will be in to dinner
81 did call at ais house, dressed in my
best, card case in hand. sent in my
card and he appeared promptly.
'''Mr. -? said ]. rising.
"'Yes. You wish 70 see me on bud-
nessY
az hear You are interested in proper.
~ in - street,
Yes
"'Well, have a paper which VIII IN
terest you concerning it, Offering him
the summons, which be took with
smile He looked at it and flushed Grim
son. 50 did l. Nothing vas said. He
controlled his temper and accompanied
me 10 the door.
Another field open 70 women" was
the lawyers only cOmment.-Sew YORK
World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
An Adirondack Term

Healthy summer visitors TO the Adj.
rondacks frequently hear a term used by
the natives IN describing some Of their
city comrades in those delightful and
health giving regions that greatly mys-
tities them at first. The people thus re-
ferred to technically are called tine
''Iungers,' who are generally found 10
be pretty plentiful. "Lungers." pro-
nounced ''lung-ers." is "A word that has
not as yet got into general usage outside
the range Of the pine tree odors Of the
noTtherumost part OF New York state;
but its meaning and derivation are soon
perceived and compel instant admira.
tion for their simplicity and significance.
The "lungeTs" Of the Adirondack
regions are none other than tho con
sumptives who resort thither for the
benefit Of their lung troubles, and wha
form class by themselves in the eyes
Of the natives apart from the mere
huntsmen and pleasure seekers. There
is a sort Of distinction in being a lungef
that naught else can give, and though
the word TINS evolved by an admirable
pathological fitness seems TO have q touch
Of rugged brutality IN it at frst light,
yet there il, after all, kind Of rough
sympathy In il that Is redolent Of the
soil
As the pulmonary knowledge % The
Adirondack people increases In minute,
ness, as u doubtless will, one may a1,
pect TO hear the more detailed deAgrAp
uons Of zone lungers,- 'fhAlf lungsrs,7
etc, though this. il Is believed, hAs uot
vet been observed New York TFfbuna.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
SHOT TO DEATH IN JAIL.

DEWITT, Ark, Dec. 21-This morning
at O'Clock body of masked men entered
the Jail and shot to death j. NJ. Smith,
Floyd Gregory and Nose HENDERSON. who
were confined therein. The crime for
which these men paid the penalty with
their lives originatedin divorce proceedings
by Mrs. Mary J. Smith against her hus-
band, j. NJ. Smith, one of the unfortunate
victims of this mornings tragedy. The
suit was fought vigorously by both parties
but Mrs. Smith was granted divorce and
given a decree for one-third of her hus-
bands property. On the night of the 9th
instant the negro, Henderson went TO the
house of Mrs Smith and shot her with a
load of buckshot, shooting off the fingers
and thumb of her hand, the load then pass
ing through her shoulder into the wall OF
the dwelling.
The negro was captured, and made a
confession, in which be stated that he was
to receive from Smith s175 in money, eighty
acres of land, SIX head of cattle and a
horse for committing the crime. Smith
and his son-in-law Gregory, who was also
Implicated were arrested and sent to Jail
in default of bail. The report that Smith
and Gregory would give bond today and
be released is thought to be the cause of
the killing this morning. The mob fired
about fifteen shots, killing the prisoners
instantly. The mob left no clue, and it is
hardly probable that their names will
ever be known
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the position if cit were rendered ; him.
The personal enmity between Governor
Humphrey and ex-senator Ingalls,, it is be
lleved, places ingalls, out of the race
There is now some talk Of Governor Hum
phrey's resiguing thus making Lieutenant
Governor Felt governor, who could ap-
point Humphrey senator. Neither Mr..
Humphrey nor Mr.. Feli would consent to
be interviewed concerning the rumor.
Governor Humphrey SAID that he would
not even consider the situation at ! until
after the obsequies, and intimated that
any candidate who should be in indecent
haste in pressing his claims would lose all
chance Of appointment.
Arrangements were made today to hold
funeral services at the capitol here over
the remains OF the lae senator. Mrs.
Plumb was communicate ed with today ny
telegraph, and she nas consented 10 the
plan. The funeral train will arrive III
Kansas City on Wednesday morning.
There it. will be met by the state officers,
led 10y Governor Humphrey. who will ac-
it 10 Top ka. At Topeka lie
body will lie in st..te tor two hours, after
which the funeral services will be held.
From Topeka the body will be conveyed to
Emporia. There the services at the home
will be held on Thursday morning. and
later at the First Congregational church,
after which the interment will take place.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
A WORLDS FAIR BANQUET,

New YORK, Dec. 21-Delmonico's big
banquet hall has had no more distin-
gulshed or representative gathering in its
walls this season than that which assem-
bled tonight to participate in the dinner
given by the New York state commissioners
of the worlds Columbian exposition,
Chauncey NJ. Depew, John Boyd rhacher
and Norton \. Allen. The feast was given
TO consider the Empire states interest and
duty in connection with the great event
OF 1893, and II the fair turns out as success
fully as did the banquet, 1t Will 20 down
into history as one of the most important
and noteworthy achievements of mankind
Mr.. Depew, chief host, was on hand
early, and, as the notables from east and
west arrived, he was ready with a hearty
hand-shake and Glad to see you" that
proved his fitness to play the part Of en-
tertainer quite as successfully AS a post
prandial speaker. President Palmer of
the commission and DirectOr-general
Davis held an informal reception in the
red ROOM" previous to going into the
banquet hall.
The immense gold and white banquet
hall was hung with the national cOiors and
banners, and there was a lavish display of
floral decorations. The menu cards were
beautiful. Every guest was supplied with
a handsome portfolio of the exposition,
with a GiOvi portrait of Columbus and
views of the buildings being constructed
in Chicago. After the good things on the
table had been discussed, the company
was ready to listen to the speeches.
Chauncy NJ. Depew was the first speaker
He was followed by Senator Palmer, w
L. Baker, John B. Thacher, Director Cen
eral Davis and others. The speeches were
all III the interest of promoting the worlds
fair
COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 21-The house to-
night voted to recOmmit the bill making
nm appropriation for the worlds fair. It
is 50 near the end of the session that it is
believed that the bill is practically killed,
and private subscriptions must be de-
pended upon to secure representation at
Chicago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
OKLAHOMA.
The Probable Effect of the Opening ofthe
Cherokee Strip,

GUTHRIE, o. T.. Dec. 21-[SpeciaL !
Yesterday was a day of surprise fors Okla
homa. The news of the untimely death of
Senator Plumb shocked the people of this
territory. The news of the favorable ter
mination of the negotiations of the Chero-
kee commission for the outlet was sur
prise, though it had in q measure been ex-
pected.
To many OF our thinking men. the effect
OF the immediate opening of the outlet or
Oklahoma proper i a matter Of serious
consideration. VIII il not deplete our
towns? Will it not result in the removal
of the land office2 VIII 1t not open again
the capital question? Two good towns IN
the outlet on the line Of the santa Fe must
of necessity be built. VIII not these de-
tract from our towns just now the coming
stable: VIII not immigration be turned
to the outietP
All these questions and many more pre-
sent themselves and they are serious ones
While We al recognize the tact that the
state its -uti e-y must include h cute,
Ihe question Is, when should It come IDs
Zack MulhAu. one the leading men OF
Logan county. ana a man who has large
holdings III Muluall, was asked:
DO YOU not think the cattlemen viii in
terpose obstacles 10 the opening Of the
outi-ts'
No. why should they' They have re-
moved their cattle and haye not the least
desire 10 interfere in ary way"
How do you think the immediate open
ing OF the outlet viii affect Oklahoma
Il think It viii operate 10 her dlsad
vantage Il msy temporarily help Or
lsndo. but, in tie end, Will iDjure the
Oh homs town.
You would not oppose the ultimate
opening Of the outlet would yoU go
NO; that must come as a matter OF
course. aua We shall need II, but il would
lse better 10 have our towns get I bctter
start Grsf" "
! Grizzliug rain j falling iu the terri
todsy " heat : looking vel and pio1y .uE
j. gong on. There viii be large acreage
OF cora and cotton planted IN the spring
Our farmers realize that early planting Is
preferable aud vylIl act accordingly
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LIABILITY OF RAILWAYS.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 2L-The su-
preme court has handed down an import
ant decision relative to railroads liabil-
ity in regard to injuries to passengers.
The case was that of the ST. Louis and
San Francisco railway against Murray.
Murray was passenger on one of the
company's trains. The train stopped on l
curve, and, while standing there, anOtner
train approached from the rear on the
same track. Murray, fearing a rear end
collision. jumped from the train, and in
jured himself in so doing. The rear train
was stopped, however, and nc collision
took place. Murray sued the railroad
company and recovered heavy damages
The railroad company appealed. The
court holds that railroad companies must
run their trains in the safest manner pos
sible; that every precation must be taken
to prevent injuries of any character, and
that If trains are run SO negligently as to
give the appearance to passengers, as in
this case, that a collision is inevitable
and, in endeavoring to escape injury from
such collision, passenger is hurt, the
company is responsible. The judgment is
affirmed.
Indigestion. Dizziness. Take BEE
TyTTA ENT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
A RATE MAR AVERTED-

CHICAGO, Dec. 2L-The passenger rate
war between Chicago and Kansas City
that seemed almost inevitable last week
has been indefinitely postponed. All the
Alton required was that the tickets sold
at shOrt-Iine rates from Kansas City to
Cincinnati via Chicago should be limited
to continuous passage, in order to keep the
coupons cut of the hands of fscalpers This
demand has been complied with by the
Atoms competitors.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 21.-Receiver Erb, of
the Kansas City, Wyandotte and North
western railway, today telegraphed from
New York the appointment of Charles f.
Brotherton, formerly chief clerk of the
general manager, to succeed General Man
ager Summertield, resigned.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
THE CANADIAN BOODLERs,

QUEBEC, Dec. 21.-The action of Lieuten-
ant Governor Anglers in dismissing the
MERCER government promises now to
wreck the federal government at Ottawa
also. 1t has opened the mouth of Tarte,
now Mercier's allay, who created tre-
mendous sensation last night at a mass
meeting called in Mercier's Interest by
disclosing that in making his famous
charges at Ottawa relative to the harbor
works boodlers, which drove Sir Hector
Langevin and Hon. Thomas McGreevy
out of public life, he was aided and abet-
ted by Sir Hector's colleague and apparent
friend, but real rival in the cabinet, Sir A.
t. Caron, minister TO militia He claims
to be able to prove that the federal gov
ernment received $500, 600 with which TO
run their political campaigne.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
EAII IIPES

SPRINGFIELD, No, Dec. 2l-The Martin
Neu Clothing company has failed. 1t is
expected that the assets Will equal the la
bilities, which are $4,000.
STANTON. Va. Dec. 2I-Private banks
at Waynesboro, Gorionsville, Wsrrenton
and Newmarket, Va, all suspended today.
Shirley * ROseuberger are the owners OF
the Waynesbo4o ami Newmarket banks
and are associated with c. y Myers a.
Gordonsville and with 6. 2. Uimsu al
1t is believed that the depos-
itors will be paid la full
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
a BOLD RORRFRV

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 2l.-Two unknown
men committed bold robbery on one of
the busy streets of Kansas City this morn
ing, and made their escape They stood
before the window of b, Sidler's jewellery
shop on East Eighteenth street long
enough to see that no one was within, and
then one of them, with glass cutter, de
scribed circle fifteen inches in diameter.
The other pushed the glass in with his
elbow, and at the same time seized s hand
tul OF watches, which We're displayed in
the window. Both men then escaped. The
robbery was committed early in the even
ing in view of several pedestrians, none of
whom, however, had enough presence OF
mind to interfere.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
MASSACRFO nv cHINEcE

BRUSSELS, Dec. 21.-A dispatch was re-
ceived at the Catholic mission at Ghent
today from Father Ruttgos, vicar apostle
lie of Mongolia, stating that Father Miun,
Chinese priest and thousand native
Christians Were massacred by the rebels
during the recent troubles in northern
China The dispatch stated, however,
that all the Belgian missionaries in the
disturbed district and all the Belgians
connected with their work were safe, and
that assistance had arrived which would
prevent further danger for the present.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
THE CHEROKEE STRIP.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 21.-Hon Jacob
Guthrie of Tahlequah l. T., was at the
Blossom house yesterday. Mr.. Guthrie is
Cherokee, and a prominent figure in ma
tional politics. He says that the deal for
the outlet has not yet been ratified by the
council. Hon. Thomas Burlington, presi-
dent of the council, has taken the oath of
office as chief, but is still acting as presi-
dent of the council
Mr.. Guthrie says that Chief Burlington
was strong supporter of the late Chief
Mayes and that in his administration he
Will adhere closely to the policy of the
dead chief. Chief Mayes was strongly OPP
posed to the sale of the lands of the nation,
or any part of them.
Chief Mayes," remarked Mr.. Guthrie,
was very 10th to part with any of the
lands belonging to the nation. and espe-
cially to the United States. He wanted to
keep the territory wholly for the Indian,
and it WAS the dream of his life to build
up state, the citizens of which should be
red men. He never gave his consent to
any negotiations looking TO the sale of
this ground until convinced that it could
not be held.
The reports that a satisfactory conclu-
sion to the negotiations has been reached
Is not true. AT any rate, even if the COM
mls~loners have decided upon the terms,
the national council has not approved of
them. The new chief will follow out the
policy OF the late administration in every
possible way, and am inclined to believe
that 1t VIII be some time yet before the
outlet becomes the property of the white
man. The Cherokees claim that thev have
patent title TO this land and feel aggriev-
ed at the position adverse to it taken by
at least part of the United States gov
eminent. This feeling is perpetuated by
the dominant party, and while it IS possi-
bly, only question of time, it may be a
long time before the lands are opened to
settlers.
The government has admitted our title
by negotiating for the purchase, and while
the people clamor for the ground they will
nave to wait the regular process of law
so far as am concerned, [ think sale
will eventually be made but L do not
think this has been done"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
PROEIT SHARING

ST. LOUIS, Dec 2l.-Nost notable of the
recent conversions TO the doctrine of profit
sharing Is that Of the st. Louis, Alton and
Terre Haute Railway company, which
operates the Cairo Short Line. q. W.
Parker, president and general manager of
the road, has been friendly TO the system
for some time, and now II seems the board
of directors, as whole, has recently been
won over and is disposed TO give profit
sharing "A trial \ subcommittee will CON
slider the matter further and formulate a
plan to be submitted TO the board at a
future meeting.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
THE SUCCES ESSlON

TOPEKA, Kan, Dec 2L-The list Of prob
tule successors TO the late Senator Plumb
Is increasing rapidly. The candid-tts
most prominently mentioned are Cbisf
Justice Albert II. Horton. ex-Congressman
morrill,. eX Congressman Peters. George 4.
Peck' Ex-Governor Thomas A. OsboIn,.
benjamin Simpson snd George 4 An
thony. Chic. Justice Horton who bs>
been more prominently mentioned than
any other politician, stated today tDat
9hueF no circumstances would he accept
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
MArERmnRKs Arrhnprn

OMAHA, Dee 2l-Two suits as-rsgatinE
$1,000 have been ius ituted against the
American Water Works company. On
the attschments which were issued the
sheriff took possession Of the eut5re local
plant this morning. The plaintiff in both
suits Is the Shickle. Harrison & Howard
company Of Missouri The Denver plant
has also been attached
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a SANTA EE wRECK

ARDMORE, ]. T., Dec. 21.-The north
bound Santa Fe passenger train, No. 10.
was partially wrecked five miles north OF
his city last night. Engineer Walker and
Fireman Mcdonnell were very seriously.
II not fatally injured. None of the coaches
lett the track, and the passengers escaped
uninjured, The injured men were brought
TO this city, where medical attention was
given them, after which they were taken
TO their homes at Gainesville, Texas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
FORFFATHERSj DAY

New YORK, Dec. 21.-The New England
society of Brooklyn gave its annual dinner
tonight in the assembly rooms Of the
academy of music. in commemoration its
twelfth anniyersarysand the two hundred
and seventy first anniversary of the land
ing of the Pilgrims. The rooms were ap-
propriately decorated for the occasion.
Covers were laid for two hundred and sew
enty-six guests. Hon. Calvin Pratt, presi-
dent OF the society, presided.
At the conclusion of the dinner ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland made an address, He
spoke OF the mission and duty of descend
ants OF the New England Pilgrims. Other
speakers were General Porter, Roswell e.
Horr and Rev. Charles H. Hall.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22

CHICAGO, Dec. 2L-An investigation be
gun at the custom house here today is ex-
pected to show extensive frauds by tobac-
CO importers. Large importers of filler
from Havan are believed TO systematically Y
conceal quantities Of leaf" suitable for
wrappers, which takes a much higher
duty. A difference of $'46 600 would be
made In the collections on the invoice in
custody. Similar invest cations, it is un-
derstood, have been commenced in New
York and New Orleans.
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THE EGYPTIAN PROPHET.

CAlRo, Egypt, Dec 1.-The refugee
priests and nuns who escaped recently
from Omdurman, got away during dis
turbances caused by internal intrigues
Twenty -four persons were killed in these
disorders. Such disturbances are not Of
infrequent occurrence, being due to dis
content over Nahdi rule
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ElELD AGAIN INDICTED

NEW YORK. Dec &i-1wo indictments
Were returned today against Edward N
Fi-id of the deiuucl firm OF Field. Lintliey
Niechers n Co. by the grand jury. Both
indie mentS specify grand larceny n the
first deEy e, and are based on complaint
made by FRANK J. Saragne. who charges
Field with the larceny of $50 shares of the
Edison Electric Light sock. which he
gave as collatgeal for borrowed money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
SDEAkER CRISP

came up 70 the capitol today 10 attend the
funeral ceremonies over the body Of the
late Senator Plumb Il was against the
advice Of his physicians. who urged him
10 stay indoors. The speakers heal this
not improving. bat Be continues diligently
at work on the committees
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
DYNANITERS.

ROME, Dec. 2L-An attempt was made
today TO blow up with dynamite a build
ing in PaTia, nineteen miles south Of
Milan. The house was formerly occupied
by King Charles Albert of Sardinia The
building was but slightly damaged. The
culprIts escaped.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-22
ORITIIhRX

LONDON, Dec. 21-The duke of Devon
shire died tonight, aged 50. By his death
the marquis OF Harrington succeeds to the
peerage, thus leaving a vacancy in the
house of commons.
HAMILTON, Ont, Dec. 2l-Rev. f. A.
Stafford, one of the most prominent Meth
odist Clergymen in Canada, is dead