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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
A Peculiar Order.

They tell funny story down town Of
a business man who employs. a large
number Of men. all of whom have TO use
the same elevator. There Is much run
ming in and out during the day, and the
elevator is kept going constantly.
Recently the business man went east
and married. he brought his wife
back to ST. Louis. he thinks almost as
much of her as be does Of himself. and
those who know him viii understand
what degree Of admiration that i'm
plies. One day lately, when the elevator
was crowded on every trip, the elevator
boy walked into the great man 5 Office
Mrs. Blank Is downstairs IN . car
risge," he said, -and wants to see you.
Tel her 10 come up IN the elevator. {"
said the husband with diguity, ''and
don't let any one else get IN the elevator
with her. II anybody tries TO crowd in
you report him 10 me and FL discharge
him"
The elevator boy grinned. and the wife
came up alone. But in al hour after-
ward every employe IN the building had
heard of the order, and now its eonsad-
cred great joke for man going up 70
peep in the elevator and say 70 the boy.
DO l get discharged II / 90 up this
tripE-St Louis Chroclcle-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
O,sAEA AND mccarthy:

LONDON, Jan. 21.-It became known to-
day that on December 9, last, Capt. O'Shea
wrote a letter TO Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, de-
manding that he should apologize for
limiting during the course of a speech de-
livered at the Leinster hall meeting that a
different color would have been given to
Mr.. parnelrs conduct in connection with
Mrs. O'Shea, if during the divorce pro-
ceedings, Capt. O'Shea had been cross
examined.
To this demand, according to Capt.
O'Shea, Mr.. Mccarthy is said to have re-
piled with several letters, classed as
''shuffling" communications by the captain
and his friends Capt. O'Shea, then, on
January Is, addressed letter to Mr.. Nc
Carthy denouncing his replies as 'con-
temptible quibbling.' adding: However
funny you must always appear as leader
of men-all-constructed dummy that you
are, the straw starting from every seanl-l
acknowledge you possess two qualincatlons
for your present post-meanness and men
dacity." Capt. O'Shea's letter has created
quite stir in Irish parliamentary circles,
and n warm reply from Mr.. Mccarthy Is
looked forward 10.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
a PENSION DECISION.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 Assistant Secre-
tary Bussey has rendered decision in the
pension case of the mother of Lorenzo g.
Babcock. late of Company +, l25th New
York infantry, which involves the ques-
tion of line of duty. 1t appears from the
record that Bahcock served in the army
from August. lS62. till May, 1864, and was
regarded As an efficient and faithful sol
der. During the struggle in the Wilder
ness. early in May, 1854. he underwent
extraordinary fatigue. prolonged exposure
to fire, arduous eXertiOns aud loss of sleep.
After several days OF service Of this same
character ne committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the breast. The de-
partment IS convinced from the testimony
that he had become mentally derauged,
and that the whole alteration of mind
was developed in the service long after en-
listment. The department, therefore, re-
verses the former decision of the commits
sioner of pensions, and accepts IL as a fact
that this man, through no possible fault
of his own. was irresponsible for the fatal
act and died in the line OF duty.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
Dtapriunfuafiou.

A surprising thing is the unintelligent
Judgment that many people form as to
the contents of newspapers. They swear
by their fsvorite journal and dispute
statements that appear in other journals,
although such statements may be merely
official reports and authoritative reports
of occurrences verified on their face.
How vastly superior are those who have
the intelligence to read newspapers be-
tween the lines, to know when informa-
ton is trustworthy, to make allowance
for bias, to take things with the salt that
seasons them.-New York Sun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
Fires In New York.

That the growth of the work which
New York fremen are called on 10 do
demands the best apparatus which can
be made, and that every valuable i'm
proyement must be adopted will be ap-
parent from even a casual inspection of
the statistics of fires and consequent
losses. In 1858, the year after the paid
department took the places of the volun-
teers, there were 796 fires in the city. In
1893 there were 3,217. In 1865 there was
l fire to every so buildings, and in 1855
to 50. In 1865 there were 1 I fires g.
every man on the force, in 1888 II fires
10 each man. That the efficiency Of the
force has more than kept pace with the
growth in fires, however, is plain from
the fact that the average loss per fire IN
1865 was $8,075.9S, and In 1888 but
81, f,705.29.-Johu r. Spears In Scribners-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL SERVICE OFFICE, WICHITA, Kan,
Jan. 2l.-The highest temperature was 45'
the lowest temperature 30, and the
mean temperature, $50, with slightly de
creasing pressure For five days the maxi
mum temperature has lad a range OF
but 10.
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Fair weather with lower temperature.
Last year, on Jan. 81, the highest tenn
perature was 24', the lowest 20, and the
mean, l6e, and two years ago the cores
ponding temperatures were $50, 90 and
30 J. r. BROWN, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Jan. 81, 8p. m.-Forecast until S p. m.
Thursday.
For Kansas-Fair weather, northerly
winds, stationary temperature.
For Missouri-Generallyy fair during
Thursday; northerly winds; slightly cold
er in southeast, stationary temperature in
southwest portion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
vFNFzlJELAAND RECIPROCITY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The bureau of
American republics furnishes the follow
ing from II Radical, of Caracas, Nene-
Fuela:
The effects Of the Mckinley bill are al
ready being sadly felt in our markets, and
KS the remedy consists in a treaty of reci-
procity, we for the fourth time entreat the
government to attend to this very grave
and important subject, and especially since
it involves double benefit for Venezuela,
having in view our coffee and cocoa on the
one hand and the flour and lard that we
import under heavy duties on the other.
We note the fact that the expectation of a
great amount of chocolate, that paid only
. cents per pound in the United States
custom houses, must cease, since the DUTY
now amounts to 20 cents. This case, al
ready a great injury, serves to show what
must happen with our other products.
The government should atte d TO this"
The Diaro. Of Laguayra, Venezuela,
Nrlnts a similar article.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22

upon New Gloucester, Me-, as combining
more advantages than any other place
they had visited, but the owner of the
land refused to part with it if it was to
be used as the site of college. though
willing enough to sell it if it was to be
put to any other use. The reason that
he gave was that the students would
steal the apples in an orchard in which
he took great pride. So It seems that
this is the reason why New Gloucester
is noted for its apples rather than as
being the seat of Bowdoin college
Portland Transcript.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
.Tigumdar<fo0d.

A deaf old lady riding in an electric
car became much alarmed because Of q
blockade. and asked a young woman
next 10 her what had happened
There is no danger replied the
young woman. Remember that kind
hesven bends over al.
the old lady turned to her companion
and inquired in vexed tone. Mary
Ellen. what's that young woman saying
- NE about mems overalsy'-T outh's
Companior.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
AnRAMATIC SInNInE

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 21.-Advices re
ceived from Sydney say that a sensational
scene was witnessed during performance
by Mrs. Potter and kyrle Bellew in Hero
and Leander" A curtain had fallen on
the first act. and Mrs. Potter and Bellew
we're bowling in front of il in response to a
call. At ihIs moment John PAYNE, sea
man of her majesty's s ship Orland, sprang
on the stage. drew "a revolver and shot
himself in the abdomen. The widest ex-
element prevailed. Women screamed,
md Mrs Potter tainted. Payne was taken
20 the hospital, where he died soon after
ward. The performance was continued.
Mrs. Potter was much upset by the event,
but struggled bravely through 10 the end
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
NO WRECK ASHORE

Was ever more helplessly stranded than a
wrecked constitution, whether its disaster
be the product of some formidable malady,
or that slow premature decay that seems
to fasten upon some constitutions without
apparent adequate cause. An excellent
means Of checking this gradual drain of
the sources of vitality is the benefcent
tonic, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which
promotes digestion, enriches the blood and
gives substance as well as stamina, to an
enfeebled frame. Constipation, feebleness
of the kidneys and bladder fever and
bladder, fever and ague and rheumatism,
are among the bodily ailments which it
remedies promptly and thoroughly. Per
sistenCe in its use is well merited by il.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
A Pushing Agent.

Peddler-Please, mum, I'm sellin' q
polish to clean silver.
Housekeeper sharply Don't wans
none.
Peddler-Very sorTy, mum, but / see
the neighbors was right. They said
there was no use callin' here cause yor
didn't have no silver.
Housekeeper (wildly) - Gimme siI
boxes.-New York Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
An Apt Teacher.

M. Beauregard-I see your name on
this painting. Why, you must have
painted it.
Miss Dilly Tsunt-Yes; I have been
taking lessons of Mrs. Sullyfe for three
weeks.
Mr.. Beaaregard-I had no idea you
could Iaint so beautifully.
Miss Dilly Taunt-Oh, only did the
name!-Puck.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22

A whaling vessel which lately arrived
az san Francisco reports that the natives
OF Lapsand are ready 70 lesEe that coun-
Try In body IL the people Of the United
States VIII chip in 70 bring them ovs~-
II you want 90 oily, p1dgy, good naSured
pet, here's your chance 70 get one cheap.
-DAszsit Ersa Pro
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
KANSAS MAYORS MEETING.

ABILENE. Kan. Jan. 2l.-A call was Is
sued today for mayors OF all cities Of the
second class IN the state 10 meet in Salina,
on Friday. Jan. 30. 10 consider matters Of
mutual benefit and interest pertaining To
needed legislation for cities OF the second
Clnss for the purpose of bringing such
matters 10 the attention OF the state legis-
lature Prohibitorv endorsements and re-
funding bond legislation is marked.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
THE INDIANS.

PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., Jan. 2l-lt
/ has at length been decided that the First
infantry, Col Shafter, of San franclsco'
and four troops of the Ninth infantry. Col
Henry, will remain at the agency a1ter the
main body of soldiers shall have been
ordered home There was an issue of beef
today. Fifty-one Indians were supplied
according to agreement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
NEW PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l-The following
pensions were granted today:

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The following
pensions were granted today:
KANSAS.
Original-Lyman a. Davis, COTS: Jacob
B. Pry. Fall Liver; Myrom NJ. Corbitt,
Lawrence: H. r. Maxson, Nortonville:
Samuel Dickey. Z kridg Milton Calbreatb,
Topeka: special act. Levi II. Naron, Narou;
George Gliddom, Goddard; John Eynon,
Pleasanton: Joseph G. Bellings, Prescott;
Henry c. Smith, Topeka: Robert Saffen-
field, Milan; Isaac Morehead, Lyndon;
John w Robinett, Hallowell; Jasper NJ.
Galbraith. Parsons; Erick Hayden, To
peka; Enoch Robnett, Iona; Lewis Wal
lace. Lawrence; Lawrence X. Debois,
Lenora; John Brossner, Eureka.
Navy-.John NJ. Hartnott. Lyons; Cyrus
Buell., Manhattan; Edwin r. Shields,
Louisburg: Francis NJ. Wilkerson, To
peka; Elias :. Green, Clements; Michael
Best, Orhitello; Charles Rogers, Hooser;
Hiram w. Marshall, Tannyhill; Samuel
w. Quick, Cedarville; John ". Upper
man, Medicine Lodge; Charles Myers,
Scott City; Hiram Smith, Wichita, Byron
Potter, Chapman; Levi Shaw, Iona; Ed
ward Roach, Armourdale: Robert e.. Cal
houn, Pomona; William II. Spears, Ar.
kansas Bity; Alexander j. Rodman,
Gridley
Tncrease-John Wesley Page. Manhat-
tan; Thomas J. Taylor, Phillipsburg, John
&. Masters, Columbus; Arthur Turner,
Mankato: Hiram A. Barker, Burlingame;
Alexander Washington, Kansas City;
David Frsnkeberger, Little River; Joseph
NJ. Scott, Garden City; William II. Denny,
America City; Samuel Gilmore, Chase;
Jacob Swain, Westgate; Martin Lanam,
Minneoa; Alfred Powell Cherryvale;
Wilbur Straight, Hollis: George c. James,
Union.
Recommendations Bonwell, Brownsville;
Hugh Shilling, Harper.
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Increase-Henry Clark, Rothwell; Elias
w. Bowman, Seward.
OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.
Orginal-John Mcneil, South Nc
Allister; William, Webley, Berwyor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
THE OPERATORS, STRIKE,

CHICAGO, Jan 2l-The situation today
in the Chicago telegraph operators strike
was rather discouraging for the men, ten
having returned to work yesterday. Their
committee, however. still seems to think
the men might yet win.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
RIN0rNc TWINF PATENTS

DEs MONIES. Iowa. Jan. 2L-It = an
nounced that the Alliance TwIne company
Of Des Moines. has purchased all Lowey :
patents tor the manufacture Of binding
twine from sto gh grass and will, in d
short time, start a S900. coo plant here for
the manufacture Of the twiue IL is pre-
dicted that it will greatly reduce the prices
of twine for the next harvest
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
AmxiDw St2unus.

Since it has been suggested that
stamps can be kept from sticking to-
gether by passing them over the hair, it
becomes worth while to know how to
avoid touching them with the tongue.
Moisten the envelope instead.-Cor.
Writer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
q NEBRASKA IDEA

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 2L-A resolution
was adopted bv the house today To CORES
pond with the Legislators of Kansas. North
Dakota. south Dakota, Minnesota and
Colorado. for the purpose of securing an
agreement by those states on a common
gate OF interest, as low as may be praclic-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
a FLOODED TOWN.

PARIS. Jan. 21.-The seaport of Fecamp
on the English channel, at the mouth or
Fecamp river, is inundated. The town
was flooded so quickly that 1t was with
difficulty that the inhabitants were rescued
from their dwellings and transported to
places of refuge by boats.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
q STRIKE ANERTED-

CHICAGO. Jan. 21-The threatened strike
of the 1000 employees of the South Side
Gable road was everted this evening. As
sistaut Superintendent Luck, the allege
advocate Of cheap labor, rendered his res
ignation to the directors, and it was unani-
mOusly accented
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22

LONDON, Jan. 2l.-News has been re-
ceived here Of terrible explosion Of fire
damp in a coliery at Jasinowata, near the
city of Charkow. in European Russia
Only meagre details OF the accident have
been learned but IL is known that over a
hundred OF the miners have been killed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
a NEW ExpLOSlEV.

SAN FRANsTsCO. Jan. 2L-Dimitrv
Medliuoff. Russian chemist, claims 70
have discovered an explosive five times
stronger than dynamite, possessing the
Sntsges e being odorless, smokeless,
Cueap and absolutely safe 10 handle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
a SHORT TREASURER.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Jan. at is re-
ported here by a private telegram that
John Baber, treasurer OF Mcdonald
county, the most southwesterly county OF
the state. is $1,000 short in his accounts.
Raber is a Democrat and has held Office in
that county for more than twenty years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
FRANCES SLOSS.

PARIS, Jan. 2L-lt is estimated that fifty
thousand persons have been thrown out Of
work by the severe weather, aud that the
total loss TO France ia wages. the stoppaee
OF trade and he bighting Of crops, Will
probably reach fifty million francs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
A VIII 1000 Yaar. Old.

a last viii and testament over 5000
years old has recently been found in
Egypt. The testator, Sekish, executed
it in his own handwriting in favor of his
brother, priest of Osiris The property
disposed Of was to go TO Sekiah's daugh-
ter upon the brother death, the internal
evidence of the document plainly show
ing that even in those distant days the
Egyptian recognized woman's right 70
own, administer and dispose of property.
St. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22

About century ago, when the com
mIssioners who had IN charge the selec-
ton Of a site for Bowdoin college were
attending 70 this duty, they pitched
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
TO WIND lIp

New YORK, Jan. 2I-The New York
Equitable Insurance company. because Of
small capital and Improbable business.
will wind up its affairs aud quit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
WESTERN FREIGHT RATEs.

ST. Louis, Jan 2l-The general
freight agents of a number OF western
roads and the secre' arv of the Western
Freight association. held a meeting here
today TO consider the rates on live stock
and lumber from Missouri points TO Kan
sas City ST. Joseph. AtchIson, leaven-
worth, st. Louis and Chicago. 1t viii take
some time 10 complete the business be-
fore the meeting, which will be to slightly
advance the rates. There VIII be a session
tomorrow
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
ENGLISH BANKEeS ON SILVER.

LONDON, Jan. 2l-Bankers in conference
here yesterday agreed that the silver bill
In congress should he passed. hut that its
provisions should be restricted TO Ameri-
can mines
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22

Bradycrotine in six months has found
its own way into twenty states. as the
best cure for headache.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
A CLERICAL VILLAIN.

BOBDEAUX, Jan 2L-A noted clerical.
Able L'Apponniere, of the church of 81
Sulpice has been arrested on the serious
charge of embezzlement and infanticide
The niece OF the ahbe's cure was accused
Of completely in the death of the child;
when the Able l. LApponniere learned Of ner
arrest he fed from the place. When the
woman was searched, however letters
were found on her person which disclosed
his whereabouts 10 the officers, and they
were soon able 10 take him into custody
The affair has created profound sensa-
1lOn.
Time is money! therefore save both by
using DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup Price p
cents.
The people cannot afford to be without
Salvation oil. hence its cheapness at - cts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
ten efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Eigs Is the
only remedy Of It's kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptabIe to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in iis
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, Its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and have made it the mos:
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles By all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have il on hand VII pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO Try il. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
Sls Fssscfsco. ca.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-22
A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.

Beecham's Pills cure the bilious and
neiyeuS
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-10
WHO IS ELECTED MAYOR OF CHICAGO
An Official Count Will be Necessary to De-
eide the Result

CHICAGO, April 0.-[Special]- The
Tribune claims the election of Hemp
stead Washburne (Republican) by a
plurality Of 436 votes. This result is
arrived at on the complete returns
partly of those sent by the judges of
the election to the police headquarters,
and part through independent researches
made by Its reporters in cases where the
police returns were missing.
The Inter-Ocean (Rcpublican) makes
Washburne's plurality 1854. Tho Daily
News independently gives no figures on
the mayoralty, but charges Cregiers
friends with attempting fraudulent
work on behalf Of their candidate.
The Herald (Dcmocratic) says that it
will require an official count to deter
mine the result and quotes the claim of
Cregier's friends to the effect that on
complete returns he has plurality of
235. Tho Herald's tabulated returns,
however, give Washburne plurality of
$50 over Creiger. The Times (Demo-
cratic) says: Mayor Creigcr and his po-
litical managers claim his election by
plurality of 235 on the face OF returns
brought In by the police. Official count
ing commenced at o'clock this after
noon.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-10
STARTED TO LYNCH,
But the Mob Seemed to Lack Courage Mt
the Right Place.

l1uI tne MOD seemed TO Lack Courage at
the Right Place.
KANSAS CITY, April Special
An attempted lynching crowd of 500
negroes attacked the county jail with
tho intention of lynching William
Mccoy, who brutality murdered his mis-
trcss, Nellie McGruder, last Sunday
night by beating her head to jelly with
stones.
The negroes gathered quietly about
the building and at 1915 twenty of thcil
number masked and otherwise dis
guised broke the outer door and pro-
ceeded to the cells. They are separated
from tho rest of the building by stout
iron door
Only one guard was on duty
He drew his revolver and threatened
to shoot the first man who approached.
The committee of twenty after some
parleying withdrew and Joined their
comrades outside. After further parley
the entire mob dispersed. The guards
have been doubled in anticipation OF a
further attack.