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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
RAlNMAKER rs

CHEYENNE, Wye, Sept. THE Mel
bourne rainmakIng experiments have been
crowned with success. This afternoon a
storm suddenly broke forth, contrary to
all expectations, and two hours later there
was a heavy rain, in accordance with Mel
bourne's predictions. The rainfall ex-
tended over a radius OF fifteen TO twenty
miles around the city, and the official
measurement WAS one-half inch The gov
eminent observer declares that theirs were
no premonitions of coming storm. Those
who were skepticSl are now convinced
that there is something in Melbourne's
system. There is general desire, however,
TO have further tests under the super
vision OF government officials or experts.
MIDLAND. Tex, Sept 1.-The rainfall
expedition which has been conducting ex-
periments pear this place will proceed st
once co Fl Paso, where another grand test
will be made.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
SENATOR JIM NYE.
Nineteenth Century Falstafr Who Made
Reputation at Washington.

| Nineteenth Century Falstafr Who Made
Reputation at Washington.
Little Nevada has had some famous
senators, and still has. Among the older
hangers on about the Capitol one may
still hear the echoes Of laughter over Jim
Nye's jokes. He sat for years at the
right hand Of stately, dignifed Charles
Sumner, and he was very fond of keep
ing up running fire Of comment in
/ language which caused the fastidious
New Highlander to raise his eyes in as
! constituent. Sumner, who was the soul
of politeness, was often greatly embar-
raised by Nye's conversation, being
shocked almost beyond expression and
yet not wishing to show offense.
Nye was a sort of Falstaff of the Nine
teenth century, and everybody liked him.
He had little oR no literary culture, and
was not much burdened with convic-
tons If he had any he didn't trouble
others with them. He would rather
r1ise a laugh than make a speech any
day. Horace Greeley once sat down on
the senator's new hat, and Nye, picking
up the crushed stovepipe, said gravely,
Il could have told you it wouldn't fit be-
fore you tried it on.
The few speeches which he did make
were rather strings of anecdote than ar
guments on the question before the SEN
ate. One of his stories was of the Irish
man who visited a large city and the
dogs took after him. He tried to pick
the paving stones ont of the street 10
stone the dogs, and failing in this struck
an attitude and exclaimed, "A foiue
country for liberty where they turn the
dogs loose and tie the stones DOWN.
Once Nye tried his hand at kite flying.
"The goddess of liberty" he exclaimed,
"has her home in the mountains Of my
state of Nevada"
Quite a solitary residence for the
lady" remarked Senator Hendricks
quietly.
This raised laugh st the expense Of
Nevada, but Nye was equal TO the emer-
gency.
Liberty" said he, ais a mountain
nymph, and when the flag goes down
elsewhere Won will fad it oarricaded
and protected in our mountain fast
nesses, where our people inhale liberty
unmingled with the mRlaria Of these IN
fortunate states along. the Ohio. We
breathe the pure air Of heaven, while in
Indiana they have to mix theirs with
quinine.
Nye and Stewart came 70 the senate
about the same time. and were both
from New York, born within fifty miles
Of each other. The forFaer always called
himself Jin Nye, and 4iked to have 9TH
ers address him in the same way. be
was a man of large frsne and appetites,
long, lnxGriant HAIR. peematureiy whit
ened, fat. bearGle<s face. he was
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
LOCOMOTIVE WEATHER SIGNAL S.

WASHINGTON, Sept. L-Tbe weather
bureau is endeavoring to establish a novel
system of weather forecasts. Already the
principal railroads of the country have
adopted the plan of disseminating weather
predictions by displaying signal flags on
trains and the bureau hopes to extend this
system by having locomotives give the
signals by means of their whistles.
Prof. Harrington. the chief of the
weather bureau has arranged system of
whistle com binations by means of which
persons living at a distance from the rail
roads can receive the forecasts. BY re-
peRting each combination a few times,
with an interval of 10 seconds between,
possibilities of error in reading the fore
casts will be avoided, such as may arise
from variable winds or failure to hear the
warning signal. As the weather forecasts
are telegraphed daily to a number of
stations of the weather bureau, to rail
roads and various sections of the country,
there are many small towns which may
obtain them by telephone, free of expense;
they may also be obtained from the daily
newspapers. Those desiring to display or
sound the signals. and who are not able to
obtain the forecasts as above, can COM
municate direct with the director of the
state weather bureau. and if it is imprac-
ticable for the United States to bear the
expense of transmission, they will be fur
nished at the regular commercial rate and
sent collect"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY.

INDIANAPOLIS, lad, Sept. 1.-The Jour
nal prints denial of the reports widely
published a few days ago that an investi-
cation into the condition of natural gas
throughout the state revealed the fact that
there was material diminution ia both
the pressure and supply The Journal
prints testimonials by prominent citizens,
who have made study OF the gas ques-
ton in all the leading gas towns of 1ndi-
ana, which declare that the natural gas
supply is as great today as ever
President Jones, of the Normal college
of Marion, says: II have given the natural
gas question considerable attention, and,
from the indications here. l have no fears
of the early exhaustion OF the supply /
base my faith on the records of the differ
emit wells as given me by those who own
them and use them"
J. f. Darnell, president Of the Muncie
Nail works, and an authority on the gas
question, says the reports that the gas sup
ply is running short and the pressure
weakening, are untrue and misleading;
that where the pressure is lower it Is
caused by clogging, or water
All the Journals information is TO the
effect that the natural gas supply of the
state is not growing less and that the sup
ply is practically inexhaustible.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
BRITISH POLITICAL GOSSIP,

LONDON, Sept IAN opposition is de-
velopiDg among members Of the house of
lords TO the proposed elevation of Mr..
William Henry Smith to the peerage.
There are numerous Smiths and a number
of Smythes among the nobility of Great
Britain, but Smith is not the family name
of any peer in the realm. Mr.. Smith will
also have been the hrSt news vender raised
to the Deerage, and, although he has prov
ed faithful and effective leader in parlia-
ment, some of the lords seem to think he
is too plebian for his elevation, ard ought
to be satisfied with q bsronetcy. This.
however, he certainly would not accept.
He has bought a castle and surrounded
himself with a domain and tenantry, all
ready for baronisl honors, as soon as plain
William Henry Smith receives the royal
patent giving him seat in the house of
peers, by the title of Lord Walmer, or
whatever his new name may be.
Chief Secretary Balfour is generally in
dictated as successor to Mr.. Smith in the
leadership Of the house. 1t is not believed
that this would interfere with his direc-
ton of Irish affairs. He is considered the
most brilliant and successful member of
the ministry, and the tories and liberal
unionises claim that his Irish policy has
been a success. Sir John Eldon Gorst will
probably be postmaster general His pro-
motion Co that Office would relieve Wis
count Cross and the government from the
embarrassment caused by Sir Johns frank
criticism of Indian affairs, and at the same
time insure an able direction of the post
offfce
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Known as The best quick speaker in the
senate. He had imagination, vivid de-
scription, flashes of wit and true Irish
humor.
One of the best things he ever said was
of Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island,
who is still living in seclusion on his an
cestral estates near Newport. Sprague
had interrupted one of Nye's flights of
eloquence, whereupon the Nevada man
turned to his neighbors and remarked
loud enough to be heard all over the hall,
81 can't hit a canary bird like that with
a cannon bali. Scranton Truth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02

The lady students at Oxford are very
proud of their recent success. At Soner-
vile hall, out of seven students taking
honors, three have been awarded frsts-
two in natural science and one in modern
languages; two have gained seconds, one
third and one fourth in history. Lady
Margaret hall has seven honor students.
In addition to this Somerville hall has one
student taking the first classical examina-
ton (iterB humaniores). Miss Hodge,
who is the only woman who has previous
ly attempted this examination, was from
SomerviIle hall Last year Miss Hodge
took a first class in classical moderations
and a second in the finals
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Big Price for an Etching.

By far the highest price, presumably,
that has ever been fetched by modern
print was realized in London auction
room when what Is technically known as a
first state" of Meryons etching, ''L'Abside
de Notre Dame de Paris" was knocked
down to Mr.. Deprez for e125 1t is well
within forty years since this etching was
executed; and about thirty years ago the
impoverished artist who had wrought it
wrote for his old friend Monsieur Wasset
with the utmost gratitude, receipt for
the sum of Is. 3D., which NJ. Wasset had
paid him for an impression similar to that
which has lust sold for 2I25
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
THE RESULT OF A SPREE.

MACON, Mo-, Sept. Yesterday after
noon William Elder and Nj. G. Stark, both
of this county, were in the city on spree
together. They renamed together drink
inE until night. About 10 o'clock last
night Elders body was found lying on the
Hannibal and st. Joseph railroad, having
been run over by freight train and terri
bly, mangled He had about S25 during
the afternoon, but when found his pockets
were turned inside out, and no money was
about his person. The coroner's inquest
developed nothing to warrant the arrest OF
Stark. Elder was a married man, and
yesterday papers were served on him In
divorce suit brought by his wife
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
CENTRAL AMERICAN TROUBLES.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept Letters from
Guatemala state that the election excite
lnent there is very intense, and it is feared
that 70 election can take place. In such a
case President Barrillas will hold over,
and he may try to declare himself die
tator, which viii not only cause complica-
tions in Guatemala but In all Central
America.
In Nicaragua there are fears that the
canal will not be built, as it is now known
that the company has not the funds
necessary to carry on the project.
The press of Guatemala and San Saliva
dor are very insulting to the United States
In referring to the City of Panama Incl
dent, the former claims that the United
States was weak in acceding to the eXac-
tions of San Salvador and the latter says
that he United States, knowing its
strength, is arrogant toward smaller ma
tons. The telegram, dated the 2lst and
published in the United States, that Presi-
dent Ezeta had telegraphed to Mariscal,
the foreign minister of Mexico, is untrue;
but the fact is, as stated in these dis
patches of the 18th, that he had no refer
ence to war between Guatemala and San
Salvador, but TO Guatemala melting San
Salvadorians to rebellion, which EZeta re-
quested Msriscal to stop, in the interest of
Central American peace. There is no i'm
mediate danger of war in Central America,
and even the Nioaraguan incident is a
matter of personal spite on the part of
Nicarsgua's president, who thinks that he
sees conspiFator in everyone who does
not think as he does.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
BRITISH GALES.

LONDON, Sept. Violent gales, accom-
panied bv furious rain storms, continue to
sweep over Great Britain and Ireland. Dis
patches from Dublin state that crops
throughout the province of Ulster are in a
wretched condition and in many parts of
Ulster and elsewhere they are almost sub
merged. In other sections the crops will
be completely destroyed. OF Ilfracombe,
near Bsrnstable, Devonshire, today, during
one Of the many gales which swept over
these islands, passenger steamer having
100 passengers on board had morrow es-
cape from destruction. The vessel was
flooded and the saloon skylights smashed.
Many passengers were injured, of which
SIX are supposed to be fatally. In the
Mersey a fishing smack foundered and all
hands were lost On the south coast of
England there were many wrecks.
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AN IMPORTANT SUIT.

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept I.-Habeas corpus
proceedings were instituted in the supreme
court this morning to secure the release of
Mrs. J. Short. Of Garfield county. from
the peuiteDtiary, charged with killing her
stepchiid- The importance Of the suit lies
in the fact that IL calls in question the
Organization OF Garfield couaty, which, il
is claimed, has never been legally organ
lied. because il contained less than $50
square miles. the number required by the
constitution
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
THE SICK 1877.

LONDON, Sept Rev. Charles H. Stur
geon of the Metropolitan tabernacle, who
has been seriously i'll for long time past,
and who yesterday suffered a relapse, has
rallied from the fit of weakness which
overcame him, and it is hoped that he will
continue TO gain strength.
ERIE, Pa, Sept. Hon. w. L. Scott,
whose condition was very serious yester-
day, improved slightly today. He was
taken TO Newport this evening, and it is
hoped that the change may prove bene-
fetal
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TEXAS coLoREn MEN

HOUSTON, Tex, Sept. The colored
mems convention, which met today, was
largely attended. Rev. III MATHS sd
dressed the convention. He counseled
conservatism aud moderation in ali tkeir
deliberations and spoke Of the necessity
for more race pride before respect can he
uem8nded or the white man He asserted
that the southern white man is the friend
aud net the enemy OF the negro and
closed by cOu1seling the accumulation of
veal and the acquisition Of practical
knowledge as the prerequisites OF success.
Nca viii never realize the great benefit
Hoo 5 Sarssparilla viii do you 1ll you
give Il fair trial.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
THE PARK PLACE INQUEST.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The inquest into
the cause of the death OF Sarah Hesgney
and others, who lost their lives in the Park
place disaster, was commenced today. 1t
is expected that at least one hundred per-
sons will be called to testify before the
coroner The testimony of the witnesses
so far examined confirms the theory that
there was no explosion-that the building
collapsed from the great weight of the
presses and other machinery on the vari-
on, Hnnre
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fingered.

What q scene Of discomfort and con-
fusion home would be if mamma did
not return. If your wife is slowly
breaking down, from 9 combination Of
domestic cares and female disorders,
make it your first business to restore
her health. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is without . peer as a remedy
for feeble and debilhated women, and is
the only medicine for the class of mala-
dies known as female diseases which
ia sold. BY druggists, under posttirs
guarantee FROM the manufacturers that
Il will give satisfaction, In every case, or
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positive cure for the most complicated
cases. It's an invigorzting, restorative
tonic. and q soothing and strengthening
neryius. impTting tone and vigor to me
whole system It's s legitimate meci-
cine, too-carefuIIy compounded BY an
experienced physician, and adapted 70
woman's delicate organization.
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CANADIAN ScANDAI c

MONTREAL. Can, Sept. Another
scandal IS looming up in Ottawa against
Lieutenant Governor Schultz, of Mani
toba. The lieutenant governor owns a
yacht, which he let to the mounted police
TO carry supplies from place TO place, and
it is claimed by his political opponents
that he charged eXorbitantly for the serv-
ice rendered and committed many other
Irregularities Lieutenant Governor
Schultz says that he will be fully able to
make satisfactory explanations
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A EAST BUN.

WINNIPEG, Man, Sept. 1.-The Canadian
Pacific mail train. with the mail of the
steamship Empress of India, passed here
yesterday. It is trying to catch the
steamer which leaves New, York tomorrow
for England, and if it succeeds the mail
will reach England, from Japan in twenty
one days, an unprecedented record. A
speed of seventy miles an hour has been
made part of the way.
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ldsC HIbS 9, CElOAS l. 10" LOA n.
ase qits 4, errors 2. Pitchers, vi
| Ewing.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
TURF WINNERS.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. IA large
crowd attended the opening Of the Kan
sas City Jockey club meeting today. The
weather was beautiful and the track fast
Upright Wilkes, a 3-year-old stallion, was
driven to beat 2:42l< and went the mile in
2:37%. Disputant was sent to beat 2:30,
but failed. 2:30 class, pacing, purse 5000
Den r won, Elmer second, Lille Bush
third Best time 2:211z. 2:l7 class trott-
ing, purse $l,OO0-Charleston won, Blaze
berry second, Clara Wilkes third. Best
time, 2l93< ESQ class, trotting, purse
$6OO-Ashman won, Hershon second,
Pauline H third. Best time, 2:30
CHICAGO. Sept. l-Garfeld park win
ners: John Gray, /, Argents, Glenoid,
LiDlithgow Ernest Race, Fan King.
CHICAGO, Sept. Hawthorne winners:
Sunshine, Whisky, Lizzie d, Ethel, Hor
ace Leland, Heller Shelter.
SHEEPSHEAD BAY, N Y. s ept L.
Winners today: La Tosca Gee, Jay Jay
Chesapeake, Yorkyille Belle, Strathmeath
John Cavanagh.
CINCINNATI Sept. 1-Latonia winners:
Boro. Happiness, Rorka, Yale, Relief,
Chief Justice.
SAGISAw. Mich, Sept. Michigan
Horse Breeders association races at Union
park: Two-year- olds-Vivian won, PHO
atea second Best time. $685.. Three
year-olds, tting-Greenceps won, King
Moore second. Best time, 2:294 $50
class, trotting-Embassy won, Silver
Cloud second. Best time, 2:21$<. Four
year-olds, trotting-Pilot had walk over,
being the only entry. Four-year-olds,
trOtting won, Peter V. second.
Best time, 2:3S1+
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1.-The grand cir
cult meeting of the Philadelphia Driving
Park easseciation began today at Point
Breeze park. 2:20 class, trotting. purse
81, 00O-PocAhontas Prince won, Play Boy
second. Best time, 2,2014. 2:i6 class,
pacing, purse $l.000-Grant's Abdallah
won, Lady Sheridan second. Best time
2:l6}l. After Sadie NJ, n. L. H. and Bell
man had each won heat in the 2:23 class
(trotting) the race was postponed until to-
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TAREE MEN STARRED

PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept. 1.-At a picnic at
Ross grove near this city, this evening,
Austin Reid and man named O'Malley
qnarrelled over woman. O'Malley
stabbed Reid aud Joseph Farbacher and
and Frank Baird, who went to Reid's as
sistance. Reid is dead. Farbacher will die
and Baird is seriously injured.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
CHllnRENE Enjoy

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothin5 effects Of Syrup OF Figs, when in
need of q laxative and il the father or
mother be costive or bilious the most
gratifying results follow its use. so that II
Is the best family remedy known ana
every family should have bottle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-09-02
A RAILWAY STRIKE.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. 1.-The freight
brakemen and conductors of the Lake
Erie and Western struck here again this
evening and have notified the men at
Peru, Lima and indianapolis of their ac-
ton. The new schedule did not prove sat
isfactory to them.
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a MATRIMONIAL MIeElT

New YORK, Sept. Ernest A. p. Red
fern, the woman's tailor of Fifth avenue,
has brought an action for an absolute di-
vorce against his wife, Catharine Redfern,
naming as correspondent Captain Will
liams, the defendants s5ep-Lrother, and
two other men who she is charged with
being intimate with at London and Brus
sells
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BASE BALL
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, September Sioux
City: Runs 8, base hits z, errors 8. Kan
sas City: Runs 4, base hits 10, errors l.
Ten innings. Pitchers, Meakin and Roath.
OMAHA, September 1-Omahai Runs %,
base hits IS, errors 2 Denver: Runs 4,
base hits IL. errors l. Game called at end
Of seventh inning on account of darkness.
Pitchers, Stein and Gilliland.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CINCINNATI, September 1. - Cincinnati:
Runs 1, base hits z, errors 2. Boston:
Runs ], base hits g. errors 2. Pitchers,
Rhines and CltFkson.
PITTsBURG, Pa, september Pitts
burg: Runs s. base hits 8, errors 4. Phil
adelphia: Runs 4, base hits 3. errors z.
Pitchers, Baldwin and Esper.
CLEVELAND, o., September cleveland:
Runs z, base hits H. errors 8. Brooklyn:
Runs 1, base hits g, errors 3. Pitchers,
Young and Caruthers.
CHICAGO, September 1.-Chicago; Runs
4, base hits z, errors l. New York: Runs
l, base qits 4, errors 2. Pitchers, Vickery
and Ewing.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Boston, September 1.-Boston: Runs
g. base hits TO- errors l. Columbus: Runs
5, base hits 10, errors 4. Pitchers, O'BrieR
and Pullman.
BALTIMORE, september L-DhlClnore.
RCns 3, base hits s. errors s. MilwaukeeS
Runs 9, base hits IL, errors 5. Pitchers,
Healey and Killen.
WASHINGTON, September Washing
ton: Runs 8, base hits 2, errors l. Louis
vile: Runs l, base hits 4, errors 3. Game
called at end of fifth inning on account OF
darkness. Pitchers, Epreman and Meekin.
PHILADELPHIA, September 1.-Athletics:
Runs 5, base hits 10, errors 3. St. Louis:
Runs 1, base hits 4, errors 2 Pitchers,
Weyhing and StiVetts.
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cnIllnIhe RAReEs-

DETROIT. Mich. Sept. about mid
night last night the large steam barge
Moreley, owned by HswgCod & Very, of
Port Huron, Mich. ran into and sank the
little steam barge jerks, stone laden, from
Lake Erie islands. The wife of the cap
tain of the jerks and the engineer and
fireman were killed by the collision.
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A Six Toed FAMILY,

According to his point of view Mr..
Yeazel, farmer living near Wayuesville,
o., may regard the numeral as lucky or
unlucky. At any rate he is the father of
eleven children, ten six toed and one six
fingered.
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a PROiIElG COM

GREENvILIE, Miss, Sept 1.-Khedive
Pet, registered Jersey COW, owned by
Charles H. Smith, gave birth to four
healthy living calves, two males and two
females, last night at his "Iulewildn plan
tation. two miles from this CITY,
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OBITUARY.

SILvERwooD, Ind, September Maj.
John j. Safely, who was prominently
known in mining and political circles, and
who served on the staff of Gen. Belknap
during the WRr died at Lodi today.