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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
A CHURCH CRISIS.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
The Presbytery of New York vester-
day voted to arraign DR.. Briggs for trial
That action is likely to prove of
momentous consequence to Presbyterian
ism in America. 1t is the beginning of a
contest which, if waged to the end with
the zeal and determination that have
characterized its opening, can only re-
suit in either a revision of the established
creed or splitting of the church.
If DR.. Briggs be found guilty of heresy
he must either renounce his heretical
views or leave the church. It is not like
~ that he will change his convictions,
and hence the only alternative will be to
leave the church.
If he stood alone in this controversy
the result would concern himself chiefly
But he does not stand alone. He repre-
sents a party, and no small party, of
Presbyterians. If he can not remain in
the church it is not easy to see how those
who believe with him can remain.
If on the other hand the accused pro-
fessor is not declared a hereto the
church must accept his views and
accordingly revise its creed as now
understood by many, if not majority,
of its theologians and members.
1t is therefore no less a problem that
confronts these Presbyterians than
whether there shall be in the future one
church with creed broad enough for all
who are now in conflict, or two churches
the old and new one
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
THE PRESIDENT ON THE CORN
STATES.

From the Brooklyn Standardization.
The president is looming up III more
senses than one on the western horizon.
The waters Of the rivers beside which he
rides flow this way. He says so many
happy things there is no keeping count
OF them, and perhaps the Democratic
newspapers have been prudent In not at
tempting to publish his speeches. We
must, however, find a place for this,
spoken at Omaha:
AS | turn my face now towards
Washington, as hasten on to take up
public duties, partially laid aside during
this Journey, l ejoice 70 receive here III
Omaha that same kindly greeting with
which we Were welcomed as we jour
neyed from Washington through the
south to the Pacific coast. Cheers. If
anything were needed to call for per-
feet surrender of all personal thoughts
in an absolute conservation to public
duty, to the general good OF all, I have
found IT in this magnificent demonstra-
ton. Cheers. We shall always
have parties. 1t is characteristic of our
people. We need to have parties. divi-
sions, debate, political contention; but il
Is pleasant 10 observe II all this journey
we have taken how large 4 stock of com
mon patriotism we find in all the people.
Cheers. You have here in Nebraska
state of magnificent capabilities. hare
seen the orange grove and all those fruits
which enrich and characterize the state
Of California. ! have seen these summit
cities, these mining camps upon the
peaks where the men are delving into
the earth TO bring out the riches stored
there, but ! return again 10 the land OF
the cornstalk with an affection | cannot
describe. Laughter and cheers I am
sure these friends who have delighted Us
with visions OF loveliness and prosperity
will excurse If nv birth and early tram
ing in Ohio and Indiana lead me to the
conclusion that the states that raise corn
are the greatest states IN the world
lCheers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
Boxing for Rows.

There Is absolutely nothing in the way
OF recreation SO beneficial in every respect
to boy as boxing. l am positive-and
know whereof write, for as boy and man
j have tried them ALL fencing. wrestling,
rowing, swimming, riding-that no one OK
them has the many advantages of boxing.
As an all round developer il is unequaled;
not one of the boys muscles remains in
active; back, stomach, legs, arms. all are
called upon for vigorous service. But what
| consider its best feature in its recon-
mendation for boys is the very thorough
drilling which the disposition Of the boy
must undergo.
IL lad is quick TO lose his temper box
ing viii cure him. lie will teach him that
no one who lets his temper get the better
of him will become an expert sparrer. IL
will speedily convince him of the absolute
necessity of keeping cool and in entire pos
session OF his wits in order 10 sustain his
efforts and avoid defeat. The boxer who
cannot control his temper is practically at
the mercy of a cool skillful opponent
One cannot spar successfully and become
tustered. a boxer must ever be on the
alert, his wits constantly alive, looking for
an opportunity OF assault. He must be
able TO act instantly and with cool DELHI
Grafton as distinguished from wild. undi-
rected action. lie need do no running 20
develop the muscles Of his legs or bis
lungs. These are all continuously in action
-Harper's Young People
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

The timely and copious rains and cool
weather of the past three days, which
condition has been quite general
throughout the state, as far as the growth
and maturity of the wheat crop are con-
cerned practically insures it; but the
crop is never safe until it is in the gran
airy. Until the crop is harvested it is La
able to be damaged by excessive rain,
hail, wind and whatnot, and after it is
in the shock and stack it is an easy prey
to the same elements and fire in addition
So, while the present prospects are favor
able, even to fattering, we are not yet
assured of full yield. This mornings
dispatches tell of cloud burst and hail
storm in Saline county which did con-
sidaerble damage.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
REPUBLICANISNd AND SECRET POLL
TICAL SOCIETIES:

TICAb SOCIETIES:
Good crops at good prices mean the end Of secret
political neutrality-suspicious. Reflector
How about the knights of reciprocity
Wichita EAGLE.
The observation includes them all.
We do not believe that the knights of
reciprocity Will ever do the Republican
party or the country any good. In a
somewhat wide acquaintance we have
never met member of the order and
its work has thus far chiefly been con-
fined to newspaper talk. There is no
more need of secret societies to advance
republican politics than to advance
those of any other party. The Ameri-
can people need no secret signs, grips
and passwords in the management of
their public affairs. To bring these
into politics is antagonisuc to the true
American ideal of government While
the knights of reciprocity may have
been organized with good enough aims
and good enough men, but the principle
upon which it purports to work is all
wrong. No one for moment supposes
tina. if the secret society feature of the
peoples party had not been temporarily
successful that the knights OF reel
NOAitQ ever nave EbeH nGaGG
Its object Is TO fight fire with fire. But
that Is neither necessary nor polite
There is nothing in Republicanism that
needs closed doors or secrecy. There is
nothing 10 conceal or lie ashamed of.
The Republican party has always fought
its battles squareiv, fairly and above
board and the Reflector would rather go
down on such a platform than win on
one that has secrecy, distrust and bull
doing for its chief planks.
Bat the Republican party viii not 20
down. IL viii meet with temporary
defeats, Of course, as now and then some
of its members are led off after strange
goods. Still it Will always remain the
one party of progress, of education. Of
freedom aud as great victories viii
crown its future as have honored its
past. To gain them il is not necessary
10 enlist any ''knighis" or prepare any
rituals All we need Is 10y atty 10 Re
publican principles and hearty shoulder
to shoulder WORK for their advancement
Reflector.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

The peach crop throughout the whole
country promises to be large. The
Atchison Champion tells of one orchard
in the Ozark mountains of Missouri that
expects to supply the market with 15O,-
900 bushels. This farm has $1,000 peach
trees on the highest ridge of the Ozarks.
The peaches are now larger than part
ridge eggs and OF every variety. The
manager of the farm thinks he can be-
gin marketing them about June 10 and
continue four months. IF the trees
yield asexpected there will be 562 cars
of peaches. Only one state, New Jersey,
has so far reported any material damage
to the peach crop, and present indica-
lions for full crops of all fruits are the
most promising.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

The partial canvass of the Democratic
and Alliance members of the Fifty-sec-
ond congress on the question of the
speakership would seem to Indicate that
the extravagant claims of Mills and
Crisp's friends that one or the other is
dead sure to get the coveted position
were premature, to say the least In
stead of leading the race, Mills is the
hindmost man but one, and Crisp is but
little better off. The significance of the
showing is in the evident fact that the
southern contingent is not going to be
permitted to dominate the policy and
action OF the party, but that the northern
and western portions together, being in
the majority, will take the lead and con-
troll. There is heaps Of fun ahead.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
THE WORLDS FAIR.
H. "a. Hunts Budget OF Gossip About
the Columbian Exhibition.
Especial Correspondence.I


Especial Correspondence.l
CHICAGO, April 2S-Thousauds OF visit
ors are journeyipg down to Jackson park
nearly every day for the purpose of watch
ing the progress of the work Of preparing
the grounds for the main buildings Of the
Worlds fair. With balmy winds and
bright spring sun it is worth the long ride
on an open grip car, if only for the pur-
pose of getting minds view of things as
they are now, TO be resurrected by way of
reIniniscence couple of years hence.
Nothing is now left Of the acres of trees,
stumps, bushes and underground that in.
numbered the site but few weeks ago,
and the 800 or more men that have been
steadily employed since the frost went out
OF the ground have taxed their muscle and
energy TO such good purpose that two
thirds OF the grading IS practically COM
pleted, thus clearing the way for begin
ming the actual work on the foundations.
Meanwhile dredges are Kept at work
eighteen hours out Of the twenty-four pre-
pairing the approaches 10 the inland lake,
while the labor OF a small army Of land
scape gardeners will very soon rnetanor-
phose the island in irs center, and make Of
It's barren earth a beautiful little park.
noise, but they are putting their best foot
forward all the same, and the responsible
officials are more than satisfied with the
progress u date Borings for the big Co
lumbar tower are now going On, eastern
mills are working on the structural iron.
and the work Of building the elevators has |
also commenced.
IL l. now more evident than ever that not !
q state nor territory w1lI b. unrepresented
IN the oiE show when tie band plays Hail /
Coinmola,' and tie orator Of TIE occasion 1
faces bis audience on Inauguration day. /
\ spirit OF patriotism i Tnanlfssting its>ii /
IN those states the legislatures Of which /
have failed 70 make any appropriation for /
state representation, and what the repre- /
sentstIves Of the people refused 20 DO the 1
people tneTnselTes propose 20 secorn plIsh. 4
In Iennessee, for instance. Tbs mos inn
poTrant cstaes have taken the matter iu 4
hand. aud propose 20 rai~e minimum o. /
$4,000 for disp1ay tha, shall be AZ onos
representative and cre5sratls 70 TIE con.
MOI wealth
In South Dakota SerRtcr pestisrs== pro
posses To make up for THE shortcomings CT
his state assembly bT orgzEiz5ng a stock
company with a capital q 800 go, aud
thus insure SoE1a Dskotz exhibit One
OF its features VIII oe mode stock farm
Ez.<Atsd ~ an srtess@a vel PsanzyiTa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
WE ALL KNOW HOW 1T Is.
From the Kansas City Gazette.

From the Kansas City Gazette.
The Kansas City Times company has
reorganized with somewhat remarkable
board of directors. Morrison Munford,
William B. Clarke, president of the Mer-
chants National bank: S. NJ. Jarvis,
president of the Jarvis onklin Mortgage
Trust company; Howard NJ. Holden and
Frank n. Chick of the National Bank of
Kansas City, are now the board in con-
troll. 1t seems that for some time past
the Times has been managed by an exec
utive committee, consisting of W. B.
Clarke, S. NJ. Jarvis and Witten McDon-
aid, president of the Midland National
bank. The Times office will be removed
from its present location to the Water
works building at Sixth and Walnut.
Two papers in Kansas City have died
within a year, the News and the Globe,
the former at loss of at least $50, 900,
while the latter absorbed over 500, 900.
According to gossip the Times has been
foundering in the soup for some time,
while the others are more or less there.
The Times is the only enterprising paper
in the city, and it should be away ahead
on finances, but the paucity of all adver-
Using columns for the past year has been
and is enough to pull down any news
paper.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
GOOD NEWS FROM RICE COUNTY
LYONS, Kan, May 10, 81.

LYONS, Kan, May 10, 81.
To the Editor Of the Eagle
A splendid rain last night turns up
the bright side of vegetation as well as
the countenances of our peope. We
did not need rain as badly as we have at
other times, but we heaved sigh of re-
lief when it came.
Prosperity in an unusual degree ap-
pears to be dawning npon Lyons. Dur
ing the past week the Midland Salt Min
ing company commenced work, under
the direction Of our citizen, Col. John
Brisben, sinking salt shaft the capacity
of which is to be 900 tons per day. This
is the same size as the one already sunk
by the Lyons Rock Salt and Mining COM
pany. With these two shafts in opera
ton we will be able to take out enough
salt to save anything-even a calamity
bowler. BY the way the business Of the
calamity bowler is fast fading away.
These immense fields of wheat will ruin
any cause based on the misfortunes of
people. But to return to my subject
our prosperity will says in addition to
these immense salt plants we have an
even greater mark of prosperity
in the work of the Omaha, Kan
sas Central and Galveston railroad
which is pushing its work as vigorously
as men and means can. The past week
the company have opened up their gen
eral offices. They have engaged fine
suite of rooms in the electric light build
ing and the D. NJ. Bell building and are
furnishing them in a style becoming a
large and wealthy corporation. Vice
President and Manager c. NJ. Rawlings,
Col. Yates, 1st asst. engineer and Messrs.
Dodge and Captain Andrews, of the en-
cheering corps, came in from Oklahoma
first of this week having completed their
the territory. Lyons has many other
on foot which will doubt
less materalize before the summer ends.
Politics begin to work up some IN this
and we have all evidence
that the everlasting "drubbing" us Re-
publicans got last fall will have little
effect on the fellows that want in; every
fellow believes his personal popularity
will carry him through.
A serious runaway occurred on the
street yesterday by which Mrs. E. X.
Miller and Mrs. L. X. Pyatt narrowly
being killed, Mrs. Pyatt being
badly stunned but the physicians dag
nosis indicates their injuries not serious
We anXiously look for our EAGLE and
enjoy hearing her scream; but her scream
is nothing compared to the roar of our
Lyons. Respectfully,
A. S. THOMSON.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

Up to Friday of last week Secretary
Mohler of the state board of agriculture
had received advices from number of
localities in differt parts of the state of
injury being done to the wheat crop by
insect pests. All attributed the trouble
to the dry weather, and nearly all agreed
that a timely rain would put stop to
the ravages and repair much of the
damage already done. The rain came
Friday night and Saturday, and ex-
tended all over the state, and with the
rain came change in the temperature
that has likewise been of the greatest
benefit to the small grain crops, which
are now regarded as safe and will be
immenSeS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
The Royal Road.

Barnum admitted that he could have
done nothing in his speculations without
royal road to business" Forney mar
yelled that there was not hundred times
as much advertising as there is Bonner
confessed that his success was due to his
iberality in advertising. Stephen Girard
said that constant. and persistent adver-
Using was sure prelude to wealth. A.
T. Stewart asserted that ''he who invests
one dollar in business, should invest an
other dollar in advertising that bust
ness. Amos Lawrence affirmed that
advertising had furnished him compe
tence. Nicholas Longworth testified
that he advertised his wine products
and made money. These gentlemen ev-
identity knew what they were about.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

There has been a great roar from the
Alliance over poor farmers who have
been crushed and their homes taken
from them by the eastern money loaners.
A general inquiry is being made through
out the counties of the state, and the
fact Is being developed that very few
farmers have been sold out under fore
closure against their will. The foreclos-
ure is the money loaner's last resort. 1t
is an expensive process. and the evidence
is all one way, and that is that where
there has been good faith on the part of
the farmer and a promise to do the very
best, foreclosure proceedings have not
been resorted to.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

1t is seldom that an editor is envious,
yet there seems to be one in Missouri
who is affected that way. His sarcasm
is more pointed than his logic: "We are
always in sympathy with the poor In
dams. They have truly hard time. be-
cause of the horrible way this govern
ment has treated them; for instance, the
Usage Indians are now worth only about
$50, 600 each, and the value of their land
is increasing so slowly. Taking this into
consideration, the government each year
gives them only about three times as
much provisions, ETC., as they can use,
and they are compelled to live in those
fine houses, ride fine horses, stop at a
81. 50-a-day hotel, smoke and chew fine
tobacco, etc. Poor Indians!" The facts
are presumed to be about as stated, yet
there is not cent of gratuitOus money
given them by the government, but SIM
ply the fulfillment of treaty obligations.
And if the Indians choose to enjoy what
they have in the ways mentioned, whose
business Is it?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
KANSAS A FAILURE.
From the Emporia Republican.

From the Einporfa Republican.
The Great Bend Register, an Alliance
paper, remarked the other day that Kan
sas is an ideal state, and the Syracuse
Journal "calls down" the remark in the
following language: "Oh! No, it is not!
Kansas is decrepit and bed-ridden, its
farms are plassered over with mortgages;
its people oppressed and down-trodden,
can hardly manage to keep soul and
body together. Misery and want stalk
hand in hand through IFS cities and towns
and over its wind-swept prairieS. Wheat
in the bin is only worth SO cents a bushel.
oats Al cents, rye 60 cents and corn IS
cents. Beeves are driven away for 3
cents pound and prairie hay sacrificed
at $40 ton. Kansas an ideal state!
Kansas is HI, and we can prove it from
the above figures and the testimony Of
Senator PETER, Congressman Simpson,
Mrs. Lease and other prominent Alliance
statesmen"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

The nomination of John Young Brown
for governor Of Kentucky by the Demo
Gratis OF that state (which. of course,
means his electionl will no doubt renew
yearning in old General Butler for a
return to official life. Brown is the only
man whe ever got the better of the Es-
sex statesman in fiat-footed bout. Ii
occurred in congress when both were
members of that body, and the achieve
ment did Brown SO much good that he
retired on his laurels and has remained
in private life ever since.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

The Paola Republican tells a good
story on Miami county Democrat, who
went into store and ordered dollars
worth of sugar. The merchant tied it
up for him. The Democrat looked at
the bundle and said: "How much have
you got there:' "Nineteen pounds"
said the merchant. Its too much" re-
piled the Democrat eff take nineteen
pounds home and tell my wife l got it
all for dollar she will make me vote
the Republican ticket. Take out some
and make it thirteen"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

The western congress, which is to meet
in Denver today, will be composed of
nearly 1000 delegates from the states
and territories west of the Mississippi
river. 1t will not be held in the interests
of any political party, but of the whole
people of the states represented primarily
and of the whole country in general
way. 1t is hoped the effort will be
success in its aims and objects, and if it
is it will be followed by other meetings
of like character at proper intervals
until the ends sought shall be obtained
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
Behavior al Table.

Etiquette a. the table shouid be very
closely observed, for there l. nothing that
marks TIE vel bred 30 much ar manner.
a. table There are 50 many l5t;Ie .olnrs
70 De observed that unless & perzon is IA
nltuas!y aerE1storaed 20 observe them, re
unconscso1sly commits some error, or viii
appear awkward and constrained ucoa &C.
easso1s when Il = important 20 be a. ease.
To he fully a. ear ~ Eucn times Is only
acquired ty The hz5.taal practice Of god
rnsnness ~ tss table, and IL tne result ef
proper EozS-s training. I; - only sy tie
constant lsractsce q TIE rules Of good BE-
baF3or - aoTEs ihzs good nsAaasrz b,sccrne
EASY when one goes abroad.
On taking sesss q. the table. an sssy ua-
right position Is the proper ons. The feet
hkos1id Eest or tie ao0-, and one shos.id
So tAs eno1gn from her pls;e 70 enable tsr
20 handle her knife and fork with sase,
I se elbows should - held a. e!osely 70
TIE ssces g. : con pztsose with graz AID
szaes and eAly tie wis: moved in uesnx
he knsfsr fork. etc The kASdse Of It's
k.as sto14d rsoose - tAs oxs.g {. t.s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

There is well near Wheeling which
is mile deep lacking 1870 feet, and the
government proposes to help pay the
expense of finishing the full mile, when
it will be the deepest well in the world.
1t will be sunk for geologic, scientific
and sheolic purposes, and accurate OBJ
servations will be made to see if there
is an increased smell of birthstone as
they go deeper. In view of the natural
tendency Of man this exploration is an
odd piece Of business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19
In Small Business.

From The Chicago News.
Those correspondents who are dwell
ing upon Mr.. Baines illness with the
apparent belief that in some way they
are thereby damaging his polit-
ical chances should curb their tempers
and their pens. Whatever the public
think of Mr.. Blaine's work as a public
servant, it is hardly ready to sympathze
with anybody's ghoulish glee over his
misfortunes. That the secrets airy of state
is i'll must be a matter of regret to any
one who pretends to any sort of decency.
1t is one thing to oppose mans politics;
it is quite another to rejoice over his
sufferings and his possibly forced retire
ment from public service.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-19

Wichita last week with its State Med
ical association, its meeting of railway
agents and its annual convocation of the
Travelling Mems association, was the
liveliest city in the state, but from pres
ent indications the Knights of Pythias,
with their drills and contests, their meet
ings and marchings of thousands will
combine to make it surpass itself.