davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

to convey respect he DawIeu 0uU,
'Say-go- ye-wat-a-h to the amaze
ment of the king of the fantasies,
the mogul Of the day, who stood
beside the distinguished guest. It hap
pened that the king was the champion
fat man of the town--in fact, he was the
shape of sugar cask, the longest, the
broad way. 1t also happened that
Jake emphasized the last three sylla-
bles of his lingo, and in the hubbUb OF
the occasion everybody within hearing,
including the king and prince, under
stood him to say for windup, what
hog" his eye meanwhile being on the i'm
posing and all overshadowing king.
The king lost no time in taking aim
with his eight foot saber of block tin to
behead the rascal who dared insult two
majesties at word, and Jake turned
heel and dived off the other side of the
bridge into the canal to escape that ter
rible cimeter. He came up smiling, as
a good diver would, but with his feather
headdress and train soaked and droop-
ing, and his cheap war paint making
streaks down his stained muslin hunting
shirt and leggins. At the fantastic ball
which wound up the occasion there was
no Red Brother on hand, for all the
ROSTERS Of the community had parted
with their tails to supply the first outfit,
and these would have to grow out again
before another real live Indian could be
constructed. GEORGE L. KILAER
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
GOLD HOLDINGS.

The London Statist reports the follow
ing to be the holdings of the three great
European banks: Bank of England,
e27, 112 600; Bank Of France, $50. 12S, I $50
gold and $50. S64. $50 silver, and the In
perial Bank OF Germany. $3.50. 700
specie. These are respectable balances.
says the circular. but neither Of these
great nations, in fact, none of the ma
tons of Europe, dare part with their gold
reserves except as a dire necessity, such
as for the purchase of food, because they
do not know at what moment thew nav
be drawn into n great European war.
That war must come sooner or later ap-
pears ineTitable. The enormous expense
of maintaining armies and navies is bank
rupting Europe. and must result eventu-
ally in the survival of the fittest. The
sooner this question is settled the better"
A point of special interest to us on this
side IN this connection is the fact that
our own national treasury holds very
nearly as much gold as either of the
three leading European nations mention
ed, as shown by the treasury statement
just published. And this in spite Of the
enormous shipments of gold from this
country to Europe curing the past few
months. Hard up as the people OF the
country seem to be, the government is
all right
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

most slightly and convenient spot in the
vicinity. Jake felt his responsibility,
young as he was, and worked like a
beaver 70 make the affair a success. The
village figured in history as a place
where Washington had had cannon
made, and cannonading outfit was early
attended TO. Three small pieces were
borrowed from among the relics treas
ured in the neighborhood and dragged
up the steep hill 4 fsgpole was
raised, and bough booths for shelter and
refreshments invited the populace to
come and make merry. Everything
was complete.
Stores Of fireworks, of powder, Of sugar
and lemons, and cakes and candies were
on hand. hidden IN walled up caves, and
the boys Of Oreville sat up all night TO
welcome the inhabitants that would be
summoned by sunrise salute. The So
Lutte was on time, if not little previous,
but the morning hours dragged. Break
fast time came and went, and not n soul
aside from the faithful few who were
doing it all, and the inevitable small boy
hangers on-rallied TO the hilltop TO GEL
ebrata The committee boys felt thin
at the waist. and one by one went home
to breakfast. promising 70 return OF
wings in order TO do their assigned parts
IN hour passed. then another, and
still another. and only now and then a
spectator was half carried, half coaxed,
70 thA hilton Lake made the trn FINN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
AN ECCLESIASTICAL BACK NUMBER.

The Cahensley scheme about which so
much has been said recently in the pub
lie prints, is an outcome of the atten-
ton given to the immigration question,
both in the United States and in Europe.
The volume of immigration has in
creased, while its quality rapidly de
creases. The population of the country
Is largely heterogeneous, while homo
geneity is the condition of great national
power. The strength that lies IN COM
mon traditions, a common history ard
language. in general intelligence and
local pride, is constantly diminished by
the flood of the least intelligent and de-
sirable population of other countries
which pours constantly upon us. This
country is the guardian and illustration,
and as we believe, and intend, the con-
elusive demonstration Of the stability
and efficiency of popular government
as the safeguard of liberty under law.
Our first duty is to maintain the con-
ditions under which that demonstration
is practicable. To permit liberty TO be
lost in the wild license bred of hetero-
geneous ignorance, corruption and law
lessness would be to betray our trust.
The question is not of excluding foreign.
erS, but of assimilation of the foreign
clement. A state or a country may be
imperilled by over-immigration like the
human body by overlooking. IN
doubtedly the population of the country
is sprung from those who were original
ly strangers. But this is not peculiar
condition. In every great nationality
there is mingling Of races. The result
depends upon the quality of the stranger,
the motive of his coming, and the rapid
ity of the increase. Because a continent
may be subdued and civilized by the
advent of sturdy, intelligent, industri-
Gus, moral people sprung of English
stock. and bringing the traditions and
customs and training of constitutional
liberty, so that their coming is blessing
to the world, it does not follow that a
constant Eruption of half civilized aliens
from Europe or Asia or Africa is an adj
vantage to the country, or ought not to
be strictly regulated.
The English race is the chief historic
political race, because it comprehendS
the conditions of progressive liberty. It's
politics are those of experience, not of
theory. 1t deals with facts and the
actual situation, and when the critic
complains that a course is not logical,
the reply is that human nature is not
logical English tenacity of ancient
form while the spirit changes, its fond
ness for the crown when it has abolished
the king, its preference for repairing the
old buildings rather than tearing it
wholly down to build anew, move the
gibes Of the political doctrinaire. But
take England from history, and politi-
cally the United States disappears. Take
away England, aud constitutional liberty
Is not easily conceivable. SO long as
the true English impulse which settled
the United States remains, so long they
will prosper and advance. More string
ent legislation to protect the country
from the disintegrating and degrading
influence of alien ignorance aud lawless- |
ness. will he sustained by the best
opinion Of the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
THE FOURTH OF JULY.

Today the people Of the United States
will celebrate, everywhere, the annlver-
sary of that day which gave to the world
the assurance that the American people
will forever protect mans right to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Everywhere the praises of liberty and
freedom will be sounded in eloquent
words, patriotic songs, and the joyous
noise of explosives as the symbols of the
weapons with which the victory Of hu-
man freedom and soul liberty had to be
won by our forefathers.
To properly observe this day freedom
should be made to rule everywhere, and
slavery Of every sort should be suspend
ed. The observance will be incomplete if
any body is obliged to perform work by
which he or others intend to enrich
themselves, unless the service is a matter
OF actual necessity. All places of bust
ness should be closed for the day, or dur
ing the major portion of it, at least,
except such as the public depends upon
for articles of absolute necessity that
cannot be anticipated. 1t will not be a
holiday, such as it is contemplated it
shall be, unless it is thus observed.
Wichita business men, who are so
proud of the stars and stripes, and who
have on many occasions and in many
ways shown their willingness to make
every needed sacrifice for the nations
sake, should do all in their power to Sc
cure a full observance of the day. Let
it be, indeed, a national holiday, and as
such, be kept free from all Dissertation of
unnecessary toll; let it bring a feeling of
Joy to all whose work contributes to the
prosperity of Wichita, and then Wichita
can proudly proclaim herself the peerless
princess, the leader in the new west in
all that is truly American, making her
example worthy of emlation and her
actions worthy of praise.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Uncle Jerry, of the agricultural depart
ment at Washington, Is spending an APP
preparation of $1,000 in exploding balloons
TO see If such explosions viii not cause
rain. Ii is a grand scheme. Ii successful
the cornburnerS of Kansas will doubtless
regulate the amount OF their corn crop in
the future with balloons. The next ex-
pertinent for Uncle Jerry to try IS some
thing to regulate the price of the crop
when raised.-Springfield Democrat.
Uncle Jerry is engaged in that praise
worthy endeavor at this good moment
Under the operation of the meat inspec-
ton act of the last congress the score
tary of agriculture has allayed the pre-
iudice that has hitherto existed in Ger
many and France against our meat pro-
ducts. and in a very short time, he saws.
those markets will be reopened to us.
This accomplished, and large part Of
our corn surplus will find a market
through this channel. See?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

IF earnest wishes and fervent desires
could accomplish it Secretary Blaine
would be speedily restored to health,
but the impression is fast growing upon
the public. despite the assurances sent
out daily of his improved and improving
condition, that he will never be the
strong, vigorous man he has been up to
within the past few months. Although
a man of unusual strength and powers
of endurance there seems little doubt
that lie has taxed them beyond their
limits; that the ceaseless strain OF years
has finally broken down his nerval force
and practically ended his active life. In
this we may be mistaking the facts,
and no one more heartily wishes so than
the writer,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Sound the hew-gagl Play the pattle-tongl
Let the jaw bone jingiel
For this is the Fourth Of July.
No crumbling dynasties shall hush our noise,
No stern policeman fright our bully boys.
This is the day to make the welkin shake,
As our forefathers made their tyrants quake.
Go toll Shall not all earthly things this day
Be FLASHED together loudly in such way,
Stupendous din-stentorophonic clangs
Shall prove that patriot hearts now beat in
bangs?
Let orators by millions praise the day!
And while they yell let mighty trumpets brayl
Reverberating thunder split the sky,
And hghtnings blaze TO HEX the ocean dryl
Set fire to everything, and bang around
The whole created world to swell the sound.
Burn up the poles, like two great cracker
strings.
And fill Symmes' Hole with dynamite and
things.
Anticipate the awful crack of doom
With all the mightiest cannons' cacophonous
boom;
Then swell the noise with shouts; yell, split
your throats;
Add even comets and the base drums note!
Sound the hew-gagi Play the pattle-tongl
Let the jawbone jingle
For this is the Fourth of July.
Make a noise!
David 4. Curtis in New York World
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

King Humbert and his fellow fire.
ca ters who imagine that Uncle Sam is
trembling in his boots at the prospect
of war with a foreign power may be
interested in the statement cabled from
London that Europe is swarming with
agents of American gun companies try
ing to sell arms. One agent of big
American firm has spent eighteen
months trying to sell 1, 800 machine guns
to Roumania." Fact is, the United
States could furnish any other nation
with all the fire arms it might need, and
could supply our own army with later
improved arms and be ready to lick the
enemy on arrival.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
JULY, ACCORDING TO HICK'.

Storms in progress at the opening of
July will wind up to the east about the
second and pleasant days will follow
About the fifth and sixth low baron
eter will, in the eastward passage. cause
an oppressive warm wave. The pres
ence of the new moon added will cause
storms on the fifth TO sixth. Cooler air
and fresh ozone viii bring breathing
SPELL" until about the tenth. when il
viii begin to grow verv warm. culmi-
mating in excessively high temperature
and storms about eleventh, twelfth and
thirteenth. Note the twelfth and thir-
teenth. Another breathing spell'' may
intervene before the reactionary move
ments on the next TO the seventh. From
twenty-third TO twenty-sixth is the next
period of storms and change Among
the hottest days of summer about this
time. Mercury is on the twentv-sixth
and will add cloudiness and mugginess
up to reactionary days, twenty-nlnth and
thirtieth. Possibly cooler about twenty
fifth, twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
"JAKE'S" BANNER FOURTHS.

The Adventures of Lad Who Desired
to Enjoy the Day.
He is the Hon. Jacob now, dignifed
and able senator, but back in the ffties
he was simply Jake to all except his
grandmother, the pastor who christened
him, and the teacher when school was
in. His first Fourth of July, according
to the recollection Of contemporaries, was
celebrated ina little New England settle
ment composed Of farmers and miners.
The old folks were slow, but not so the
young ones, and in 1856, there being no
general celebration on the docket, the
boys of Oreviile voted to have one of
their own. Jake was in his eighth
year, and though not formally on the
committee, he was around during the
councils, and by a timely word named
the location for the ''doings."
1t was a rocky hilltop on his fathers
land, about 800 feet above level, the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
authority Of organization and, as such,
claim governmental rights.

Apropos to the dav comes the an
nouncement from Hilton. Ga, that a
local minister preached to young men
the other day, commenting at some
length upon the character of Georges
Washington. He asked any one there
who thought himself WaShington's equal
to stand up. One young man responded,
The pastor asked him the basis of his
claim. ''Sir, said the young man, II
am railroad agent at Hilton station" OF
course the declaration was accepted as
conclusive and, hence, satisfactory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Henceforth the Lone Star statesman
and candidate for the speakership of the
next congress will be known by the
Sobriquet of "dog-in-the-manger' Mills.
He gives it out fiat that if he can't be
speaker no other southern man shall
have it. All right: if the south can
stand that sort Of racket the balance Of
the country can, to profit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
4 Reraarkao,s Homecoming.

LGcas Segrelras Pasz. of Boston. r.
turned - Barcelona. Spain. the other
dsy. Seuor Pasz, nov - yeaFy a age,
has teen 10 blsiness ~ Boston for se~-
entT wears. ard j. very wealthy. when
be ,eiied for his native land. On one q
ia own ships. Commanded bT one - p =
grands0ns he took v' tfn his -tti.s
family - 20 rersors. Ps eas nies-
PEEL '.Fee ta~ an- . e falh~r z
Fl --~ ~i0e ~l.ift rar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

From i4s ss,l-a Reprs,icAa.
There have probably been very few
mean things said about Sam Wood .hat
were not true, but that did not IA auI
way Justify Brennan In killing him.
Brennan should be tired. convicted ami
hung.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Despite the statement made by certain
legal lights to the effect that the secre-
tary of the treasury has no legal author
ity to extend the A per cent. bonds due
September l, the secretary is making ar
rangements to do that very thing. 1t is
not because the government will not be
prepared to pay off the bonds when due,
but simply as a convenience to the COM
r1ercial interests.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

That word 'idiom' seems to be a pecu-
liar favorite with the EAGLE. We are in
clined TO think the Emporia Republican
was right when it suggested some months
ago that the EAGLE probably meant
'duodenum Topeka Capital.
The CALLED ladies' vince.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Next week is the time set for the exc
curion by electricity of Jugiro and sew
eral other condemned murderers in New
York. Nothing short of break down
in the execution apparatus can save
them now, the legal means of escape
having been exhausted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Pennsylvania Republicans - that Is
about l 200 Of them-make no secret of
the fact that they would like to see Matt
Quay in the role of private citizen. The
other 386,O0O Republicans of the state
haven't spoken their minds yet, and
probably will not on that question.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

The fact that the erection of worlds
fair buildings has actually begun. OBJ
serves the Chicago News, has had a good
effect in toning down the splteful pre-
varicatOrs Of the New York press. There
isn't very much consolation in this, to be
sure, but little is prodigious percent
age upon nothing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
To Keep cool
galls, Cersan.


Drink cold water ard eat cracked ice;
but do not driak copi0usly Of iced water,
any acid, frult-lUice. vinegar, cream q
tartar or q little ci;ric acid and sugar
10 water ~iB relieve intense thirst. Cool
;hs blood. vi hen h i heated, bY letting
water run upon tie wrists and head
rather than ~ drinking iced water.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Parnell's ambition Is and has been to
secure home rule. But he is just now
for the first time during his manhood in
position to learn the lesson himself IN a
practical way.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Senator Stockbridge, of Michigan, in
forms the Chicago Herald that Blaine
could carry that state by 20, 900 majority.
The senator is probably correct, if only
Mr.. Blaine could make the race.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

IRON th- pau abe phs Record.
The president wishes It understood that
he is not only directing. bat personally
coudu citing, our foreign negotiations.
Blaine IL atae at on indefinite sick leave,
and Harrison h acting secretary q state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

From lie Arkansas City TFavslsr.
A Butler county Democrat who was IN
the city yesterday sand: "Our party will
not fuse with any party tins year. We
have got enough Of A. Our platform
reads, Lick or get licked
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Fireworks dealers predict that this will
be the noisiest Fourth of July on record.
Young America is brimful of patriotism
this year and the croakers will have to
put cotton batting in their ears. Glad
of If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

Grasshoppers are greatly damaging
trees and crops out in Finney county,
according to the Imprint. Send 'em
rain, provoke Uncle Jerry, and drown
out the hoppers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
NI; ,,ss,l,s
WlEt! ssBty
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.

On the entertainment program for to-
day out at Leoti a pie-eating contest is
arranged for. This is understood to be
bid for Sol Miller to attend.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
The GJorfous Fourth.

The glorious Fourth wiz sooa be here
With all its usual noise,
And many folk viii miss an ear
From Of their darling boys
Chicago journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04

How are you progressing with yoar
Freuchy"
Wei. ! am getting 50 thai I can make
myself uisua5ers.ood perfect. y."-EsE.
Per 5 BazzE-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
High Praise.

Agent-Well, madam, another glori-
Gus Fourth sees me here again. How
did your husband like the key of powder
sold him last year?
Lady OF the House-He was complete
~ carried away by it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
Sort O, Naturnl Annitv

From the Springfield Democrats
Prince George likes Chicago. But il Is
not strange; there ought 10 be- an affinity
between the porcine city and the Prince
of Greece.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
All ErrRAred.

Browr-Eave yoa everything ready
for the Fourth
Mrs. Brownies ny dear. Johnnie
get ms frecrsckers and bought the Int
and arrica--R~csst-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
1776-fSSI

More than = hundred years ago
The torch OF Liberty
Was lighted up, 20 men might know
That Uncle sam was free
THIS torch today Is Still aolzze.
Twice blessed ~ ocr sight;
Il spreads he Light OF Freedoms
rays
And glTee OR B0yz a Light
Tex NASsoz-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
Not a Bit StinEy.

Mrs. Brown-Johnnie seemed rather
stingy with his hrecTackers.
Brown-Hot much He put one IN my
pccket-Epoch-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-07-04
EoornY for the DaY,

They fired the flying rockets OF,
They fred the wheel" aud crown"
They fired the shooting crackers, too,
And then they fred the town.
-Eloa4inx.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-03-29
THE MURDERED ACTRESS.
Failure OF Efforts to Establish Her
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Stories.

SPOKANE, March 2S.-Thc identity of
Mabel Debabian, the variety actress shot
here Friday morning is still a matter of
doubt. The manager of the Casino theater
says he never heard of her going under the
name of Nina Hayward, although mem
Der of the ..Sea King" company now here
says she once travelled with the Fay
Temnleton company. The manager of the
Auditorium says her name is Bown, and
that she was once the wife of Paul Bown,
formerly q well-known actor with the
Paul Kauvar'' company. The coroner
will open her trunk this afternoon and
may find letters throwing more light upon
the matter. She @mc here last winter
with the Mabel Francis burlesque COM
pany.
The bodies of Mabel Debabian and
Elliott, the victims of the tragedy at the
Casino theater, are now being held until
replies can be received to kilograms Of in
quiry sent to their relatives and friends.
The actresses at the theater have robed
their dead sister in beautiful garments of
death, and she bears no trace of the horror
that came to her countenance when the
fatal shot was fired. An attempt was
made today by the coroner to open her
trunk, but the proprietors of the hotel
where the dead woman was lodging re-
fused TO surrender it.
Carrie smith, the other actress shot by
Elliott, is recovering. 1t is the general
opinion that Elliott was insane. He had
always been peaccable and quiet in his de-
meanor. The proprietors of the Casino
say he acted oddly, but not sufficiently SO
to excite any fear.