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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-24

Take stage at Wharton for Saltwater,
Billy Snyder proprietor. d4e II
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-24

Deeds, Mortgages, etc, (Nebraska form
for Oklahoma, for sale at this Office.
Aderss the " ichitaEAGLE, Wichita Kan.
l47-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-24
New Dining Car Service.

Hereafter passengers leaving Wichita
on the Missouri Pacific fast through train
at 10 p. m, for ST. Louis or points east Of
Fort Scott, will enjoy the benefit of bav-
ing supper served in a dining car at Fort
Scott at 7:25 p m. Likewise passengers
leaving ST. Louis at $40 p. NJ. will be
served breakfast at 7:26 d. ~. in the same
way Thus is the " ieasant Hill route"
becoming more popL.ar daily with the
travelling public. e. E. BLECKLEY,
Passenger aid Freight agent,
Missouri Pacific Railway.
100 North Main, dc tt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-24

Look before you leap. Take the Frisc
Flyer to St. Louis. d1l3-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-24

New morning express, Kansas City to
Chicago The Santa Fe route. 43-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-24
-AMUSEMENTS.-

CRAWFORD GRAND-o-
- --o-L NJ. CRAWFORD. Manage
E-Street Cars at the door after each performance
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
A Clever Trick,

Place on the surface OF the water
contained in large glass bowl
several pieces of camphor OF unequal
sizes, in such q manner as to form
the shape OF an animal, for instance,
a lobster or a scorpion. After while
the scorpion will begin to move itself
in the liquid; you will see it move it's
legs as if it wanted to swim or agitate
it's tail convulsively.
This experiment is very amusing
and inexpensive, and you will find
camphor in every household.
First. We will notice that our
scorpion swims on the water, but
partly submerged, which proves to
us that the density OF the camphor is
nearly euqal to water.
Second. The animal does not
melt in the liquid ca,nphor does
not dissolve in water but will in
alcohol.
Third. The several pieces compos-
ing our scorpion remain placed where
we have put them, and adhere to one
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
A Funny Incident:

There was a very funny incident
connected with a fire in a mi]liners'
shop in Brooklyn recently, which did
notget into print, somehow or other,
says the New York Telegram. The
proprietress is fair, fat, fifty and highly
excitable. On the discovery of the
fire she made rush for the show case
to save some bonnets, She got inside
and before she was aware of it, the
door had swung TO and locked her in
securely. And then the fun began.
The case was in full view of the crowd,
who began to guy and chaf her. No
key could be found to fit the snap
lock, so the fremen carried the case
and it's contents across the street,
where the crowd began a war dance
around the unfortunate lady. Finally
in sheer desperation, the old lady
broke the glass and made good her es-
cape amid the cheers of the assembled
crowd. ''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
JapS as ,GameSters

+ The little men of Japan are the
gamiest gamblers of the East. The
average Jap will play the shirt off his
back any day indeed, the national
game, is 'sharra," or in English, flow
er. The cards are little oblong slips
Of past board, forty EIGHT in the deck:
These are divided into twelve series,
each representing a month. Ten
of these combinations bear the pic
ture in bright colors of some flower.
The other two August and November,
are represented by rain pictures and
the moon respectfully: There are gen.
orally six players, and four cards
each, with three to the table,
is the original deal. The game is a
sort of combination of the feature of
casino, eucher and poker, is easily
and quickly played and, to the Japs
is deeply interesting-the more SO as
they bet heavily. There are two or
three big Japanese gambling houses
and they are we'll patronized and
profitable: The "drop," is only 10
per cent of every pool put up. Cap
pers for these games watch every in.
coming steamer from the Orient, and
when a newcomer is at all approach
able he is introduced to a "harra,"
joint.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
Protection From Collisions.

In his article on "Protection from
Collisions" Mr.. Huntington attempts
to excuse the engine men from respon-
slbility in some cases by the assertion,
'It is certain that hundreds of COLI
slons have, resulted from the air
brakes being imperative This is a.
favorite explanation offered by news
paper, reporters and sometimes by
tralnmen in order to cover up their
carelessness or errors of judgement,
but we believe that it is very rarely if
ever true, and we are surprised that
our correspondent should make the
assertion. In talking the other day
with the engineer of a very fast train
in suburban service, which is required
to make numerous and quick stops,
he said in regard to the excuse that
had been given for a recent accident,
namely, that "the brakes failed to
work, " that he did not see how this
could happen, and that IN his extended
experience it never happened. Ofcourse
it is easy to understand that with a
slippery rail or when running at high
speed too near to the station, the air
brake may sometimes be applied and
fail to stop the train at the desired
point, but this is the result of lack of
good sense or experience on the part
OF the engine-runner, and is not to be
charged to the brake. We doubt if
Mr.. Huntington or any of our readers
can present a well-authenticated in
stance of the air-brakes actually "tail-
ing to work. after they had been
properly tested and adjusted before
the train set out and were properly
handled by the engineer. OF course
there are plenty OF instances where the
air-brakes did not stop the train at
the desired point, but slippery rails,
poor brake shoes, faulty adjustment
OF the leverage, or neglect to apply in
reasonable time or with reasonable
skill will be found to be the actual rea-
sons in the great majority of cases for
the undesired results which have fol-
lowed. The brake, like every other
piece Of mechanism, may be improper
ly handled and thus Indirectly be the
cause OF accidents, and what isneeded
is more thorough education Of all
trainmen in regard to the operation
of this device, and then more care and
good Judgment in using it.-Railway
Age. ... r. .-.=0
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
SCIENCE AND /. PROGRESS.
INTERESTING DISCOVERIES IN
THE FIELD OF SCIENCE.
Mining With a Balloon--Protectio
From ColItsIons--AtC Clever Trick q
AN Odd Light--ATable With
Growing Legs--BeWare
of Kisses. &
Mining With a Balloon.

To descend hundreds OF feet into the
earth in search of the hidden treasures
OF mineral wealth supposed to be
concealed there is no uncommon
thing, in fact is the natural way Of
mining. S. G. Rees, however, promises
to revolutionize the oldfashioned way
OF mining, and has under considera-
ton now a prospecting tour by means
OF q balloon. His scheme, as out
lined to Journal Miner man, is
substantially as follows: Rich car
Donates have been found in Cataract
canyon in blanket ledge. While the
ledge is accessible at the upper end of
the canyon, owing to the steep
descent OF the canyon toward the
Colorado River, when near the latter
point the ledge is located about 1900
feet above the bottom of the stream,
and is consequently inaccessible by all
ordinary means. The question OF
reaching it by means of ropes from
the top OF the almost perpendicular
walls OF the canyon have been
discussed and pronounced i'm
practicable. Mr.. Rees has &C.
cordinglly arranged with Eronaut
Howard to visit the canyon in Octo-
Der. A large balloon will be inflated
in the bottom of the canyon and Sc
cured by ropes there to prevent it's es-
cape, when it is proposed to initiate it
and make the ascent to the point in
the walls of the canyon where the
ledge is and a foothold worked into it
from the balloon.
After the work is fairly commenced
the balloon will be used only as a.
means of conveying them to and from
their work. The experiment is a. new
and novel one, and while to the ordi-
nary mind looks impracticable,
Messrs. Rees and Howard think it
practicable and expect to make their
fortune there. They propose and will
have it divided into seven or eight
compartments, any one Of which, when
Inflated, being capable of carrying a
mans weight. This will be done as a.
precaution in case of accident, as hav-
ing the airship strike against the
rocky sides OF the canyon the raising
power OF the balloon would not be
totally destroyed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10

what have / done? What have I
Gone? can never tell 70 it is too
Dreadful. Why did you not tell me
About what dear?'' said Tom,
completely nonpulsed by the sight OF
MS wlfe's grief, What have you done
dreadful2''
you will never forgive me when I
Tell YOU" sobbed Jennie. "You will
nate me and scold me, though I did it
an Tor the best, and was so happy
mat you were pleased. But ] did not
Know it was the new one. I thought
1t was the old coat cut up. Oh, that
wretched rag carpet! And the coat
cost $40 O, d-e-a-r-!"
A light suddenly broke into TOMS
eyes, and for q few minutes he was 81
lent and thoughtful. The silence Jen.
ne construed into displeasure, and
Ghe t1oodgates being opened she must
nave the matter out with Tom, then
and there, once and forever. 20,
Iom, she cried, edo let me go away.
am so wretched and unhappy. l
can never save as you would like me
TO. though l try so hard. Somehow
think l do not know how. And, I
only eat a little bit in order to make
thegrocery bills Light
''Great heavens, child! What areyou
talking about?' interrupted Tom, the
shameful blood rushing to his face
ana neck at her accusing words. "Has
the love, of money indeed reduced me
to. so base level that you think me
internally mean enough to grudge you
What you eat? Why Jennie, child, I
think I am the one who should 20
away if matters have come to this"
mo, no, Tom," sobbed his wife
brokenly, II did not mean to 20 away
truly, but am so miserable, and
everything seems to 60 wrong when I
try the hardest to please you. The
overcoat-"
s'Never mind that now, darling,"
said Tom sooth1ngly, drawing his wife
down to his side and murmuriug
words of contrition. ''It was my own
fault, and I deserved to lose it. I was
a brute to insist upon your making
that carpet when Knight have bought
one and saved all that vexat1on.
Don't cry any more, dear. Neither
tche coaU nor the carpet are worth
these bitter tears"
+. "But, [ can never look at that
miserable carpet without thinking OF
all it COST"
1T was a trihe costly, sweetheart
said Tom, laughing "'but we will agree
TO say no more about it, and after
this you will find that your husband
is neither sordid nor unreasonable.
! When Tom uttered this virtuous
resolution he felt as light hearted as
a Christian relieved of his burden of
sin. A big load seemed to drop from
his own heart, the load that must al.
ways hamper an illiberal soul, and
Tom felt more OF man than he had
ever felt before in his life. And the
lesson was a good one. In after years
ne laughingly referred to the faded
remnants of that old rag carpet as a
specimen of "penny wisdom and
pouned folly"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
Singular Bequest by Lady.

French institutions have just had
two very singular legacies bequeathed
to them. An old lady who recently
departed this life at Pau, bequeathed
to the science section of the French
Institute 100000, this sum to be
given to the person, to whatever
nation he may belong, who within the
next ten years shall have discovered
means of communicating with a plan
ct or star, by preference Mars, and Of
obtaining an answer therefrom. If
the French Institute will not accept
the legacy, that Of Milan is to have
the next offer, and after that the In
stitute OF New York. The other be-
quest is to the Academy OF Medicine,
to which the deceased leaves in trust
5O,OO0f. as q prize for the person who
may discover the simplest cure for
heart disease. !.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-09-10
Beware Of Kisses,

Dogs, cats and men are liable to be
infected with dangerous, loathsome,
and sometimes disgraceful maladies,
which are in no way so aptto be com
municated as by the mouth. A ply
sician reports in the st. Louis Courier
OF Medicine, q painful case OF young
married lady Of unimpeachable char
acter, mysteriously infected, and Ill
timately exonerated only by tracing.
the injection to q young man Who.
unsupported, had been allowed in the.
habit of kissing her baby The baby
had thus contracted the disease, and
communicated it to the young moth
er, to her infinite modification and
peril OF character, to say nothing Of
the most serious physical evil.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27

when they discovered they were on Wild
goose chase. They are back home again,
but are as silent as the tomb regarding
their trip, and any hint at the judgeship
IN their presence starts the pumps to work
forcing q heavy supply OF vital fluid TO
tnelr faces. However, ail's well that ends
Wen. The jealous representative was not
lett long in ignorance of the feeling in the
county in reference to his bill, and he had
the wisdom to act as its executioner as
soon as It appeared in its regular order be-
fore the House
1t is officially stated that the Northern
racine engineers are now engaged locating
permanent line from the head Of Moses
couiee into Waterville. From the point
mentioned the line is surveyed down Foster
creek to the Columbia river, the intention
being to tap the rich mineral districts in
Okanogan county. This report is hailed
with delight by the residents of Waterville.
All the arrangements are completed for
the opening Of the proposed National bank
IN this place in March or April. This is
an investment that Seattle capitalists are
largely interested in. 1t will prove . pay
ing project. The town already has an ex-
ceilent, well-managed private bank in a
hourishing condition, which has proven to
be Of great benefit to the people, but the fact
oflts existence will not initiate against the
success of another institution of the kind,
as the business and growth of the county
will fully justify the organization of the
new enterprise
J. p. Malioy. late of Nebraska, lawyer
by profession, has just located here, his
first act being heavy investments in real
estate. His arrival runs up the roster of
practicing attorneys close to dozen.
entertainments of a social character have
been running light this winter, and the
staying qualities Of those in the whirl have
not been taxed to any great extent.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27
RECIPROCITY IN CANADA.
Liberals Are Enthusiastic and Conserve.
fiXes Admit tho Contest VIII BE Close.


tives Admit the Contest VIII BE Close.
New YORK, Feb. 26.--An Ottawa special
says: Conservatives now privately admit
that the Liberals will make important
gains in Ontario. but they still hope to win
by small majority. There are hopes now
that the Ii LIBERALS will not make big gains
in Quebec, as it was at first expected. Con-
servatives realize that Ontario does not
respond SO satisfactorily to the "old flag"
cries as it was expected she would.
People of the border counties are in favor
of reciprocity, and it is certain there will
be a slaughter of Conservative candidates
all along the frontier One by one manu-
facturers write to newspapers over their
own signatures, declaring they would well
come reciprocity and do not fear to meet
their American rivals in fair field.
Wooden men, stove men, carriage builders,
agricultural implement makers and furni-
ture manufacturers are outspoken in sup
port of the Liberal policy.
Sir John Macdonald, for the rest of the
campaign, will be hidden down to his con-
stituency in Kingston. where he will find
plenty to do Liberals there are full of
enthusiasm. They have a popular candi-
date and will make great hight. The old
chiefrain will not care, however. how his
own constituency turns out if the Domin-
ion itself is true to him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27
WATSON BILL PASSED.
For the Reasonable Regulation
of Railroad Rates.
DECISIVE VOTE IN HOUSE.
Maximum Freight ON Farm Produce Cus
IS Fer Cent. and Charges On Othsr
Articles Cannot he Increased.

OLYMPIA, Feb. 26.--fSpecial. THE hour
OF II O'Clock was set for Q special order on
the Fellows railroad bill and the WATSON
bill. When that hour was reached other
business was dropped, and the old fight
resumed. The first move was made by
Sharpstein, who moved to take up the
Fellows BILL
Ready objected to the motion, saying
that the bill would probably be defeated.
and its defeat would end railroad legisla.
ton for the session. He pleaded for con-
sideration of the WATSON bill.
Miller moved to indefinitely postpone
the Fellows bill.
Goldman protested against this in warm
speech, declaring that the bill deserved to
be voted up or down on its merits.
Upon yea and nay vote the motion
was l0st-29 yeas, AZ nays.
Walker offered an amendment to change
the reduction from 25 to Is per cent; lost
-l3 yeas 50 nays.
Undismayed by Walkers failure to
amend. Caughran proposed a compromise
at 20 per cent; lost on viva voce vote.
Then Caughran moved to strike out all
articles in the bill but wheat and barley;
lost.
Snively moved to include 'smelons" in
the provisions of the bill.
Walker said he didn't want these East
and he moved also to insert "clams; J" lost,
II yeas, AZ NAYS.
After debate, Snively's amendment was
carried. The House then took recess
until o'clock.
The railroad bill was taken up again in
the afternoon, and its friends attempted to
rush the bill to final passage, but the
House refused to suspend the rules for
that purpose, several members declaring
that they had further amendments to
make.
Bothell offered an amendment to insert
lumber and shingles.
Hutchinson said that the bill could not be
passed today, inasmuch as it required two
thirds to suspend the rules and place it on
final passage today. He therefore moved
to lay it on the table until o'clock tomor-
row, when it could be passed; lost, 80 yeas,
SO nays.
There was further debate. and TYLER
made speech in which he made the fol-
lowing remark: For skill in committing
hari-kari, commend me to the men who
have charge of this railroad legislation"
and he accused the friends Of such legisla-
ton of trying to saddle on other articles
contrary to agreement.
After other debate, Bothell's amend
ment was lost-31 yeas, IS nays. In the
course of a speech favoring some bill
Goldman said: 1.-THE friends o. the bill
want all they can get. If we can't get
barley. let us have wheat, and If we cant
get wheat l think would favor reduce
ton ON salt, for think We will need great
great quantities of it when we go back to
our constituents"
Walker moved to strike out everything
but wheat and barley, and this was
amended to strike out rye and fiaxseed.
The amendment was carried with the
original motion a. amended by . vote Of
50 yeas, IL nays.
,fhe hill was then s,l>ced an 6ra1 re..
age. The bill was passed by the following
vote.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27
Following is the bill as passed:

BE endHed, etc.:
SECTION /. No individual, company or cor.
poratiOn, owning, operating, managing or ieas-
ing any railroad or part of . railroad in this
state, shall charge for or receive . greater or
melons, hay hour Or other mistu than
per centum of the rates actually charged for
carrying said articles or. commodities on the
greater rate than s. per ton shall be charged for
carrying the articles or commodities hereinbe-
fore enumerated for haul Of i've hundred
miles or less.
Sec. 2 The maximum rates Of freight on all
railroads in this state other than on those arti-
cles or commodities enumerated in section one
tence on the LIST day Of December, 1890
Sec. 8. Any indidual, company or corporation,
owning, operating, managing or leasing any
tabIished BY sections one and two Of this act srs
unreasonably low shall have recourse to courts
of competent Jurisdiction, which shall grant
such relief s q may appea, Just and resscnabe
railroads constructed in this state after the first
day of December, 1880, shall be fixed a. near in
conformity with sections ono and two of this
act - may be or A. il practicable.
Sec. s. In no instance shall any such indi-
viduai, company or corporation, lessee or other
charge OF receive any g1s:ssh rate Of
provided, and any individual, company or COR
poration violating or in any way evading the
provisions OF this act shall forfeit all right to re-
cover or receive any compensation whatever for
the service rendered, wherein such violakion In
attempted, and every agent OF any such cor
poration, lessee or other individual, operating
any railroad within this state, who shall 70
fuse to receive for transportation over the rail.
road for which he is agent, in the usual
way, any of the articles hereinbefors men
toned, on account of the compensation herein
before prescribed being too low, or receiving
any such articles Of freight, shall charge or at
tempt TO charge for the transportation Of the
same any greater sum than herein allowed, or
shall in any manner violate or evade the provi-
sions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of q
misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof shall
pay fine of not exceeding $500 for each and
every ohense. and the injured party shall have
. right Of action against the railroad COM
pany, or other person operating the rail-
road, or both, In which he shall b
entitled 70 recover the amount taken or received
from him in excess of the rates prescribed by
this act, together with attornsyI lees and costs
Of suit And In Ill prosecutions fos violations
OF this act BY any person. company or corpora
ton, such person, company or corporation max
ing the complaint il authorised to sue in any
court of competent Jurisdiction In this state. In
computing the rates for carrying any freights
according to the provisions Of this act, the dis
lance for carrying such freight shall b com.
puted from where IL il received, notwithstand-
ing 1t may pass from one railroad 70 another.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27
A ROYAL QUARREL.
Victoria and tho Prince OF Wales Dis
agree at the Portsmouth Launching.

Victoria and tho Prince OF Wales DIS
agree at the Portsmouth Launching.
PORTSMOUTH, Feb. 26--Great throngs of
people gathered here to see the royal
pageant accompanying the launching Of
the new war ships. The queen launched
the ironclads with the usual ceremonies.
According to report, previous to the
ceremony, while the queen and Prince of
Wales were standing beneath the bows of
one of the ships, they quarreled for several
minutes. Both the queen and prince, as
result Of their quarrel, had an apoplectic
appearance when it terminated. The cause
OF the ROYAL disagreement is believed to
have originated in some trifiing breach of
etiquette.
The two war vessels were christened
ROYAL Arthur and Royal Sovereign.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-27

WASHINGTON CrrY, Feb. 8.--Secretary
Foster was at the treasury department all
duties and making the acquaintance Of the
other officials in the department His
callers were so numerous he has devoted
himself almost entirely to them, and re-
ouested theassistance Of Secretary Nettle-
ton to sign all official mail IS acting sec
rotary.