davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

Contact with the Caucasian nations has
small effect on the innate and hideous
tendency to frightful cruelty which char
acterizes the true oriental The shah of
Persia has twice been in touch with the
civilization of Europe, yet he is as great a
barbarian as Tamerlsne, and the fendish-
ness shown in his realm with regard to
punishment and the absence OF all respect
for the law are almost beyond belief. Not
long ago a prisoner, by mere accident, up
set a lamp which fell upon one of the
wRrdeTs, and, taking fire, burnt him seri-
oUsly If not fatally. The wretched prison
eI was given up TO the friends Of the ward
er TO be punished as they chose. and they
absolutely covered him with petroleum,
then wrz zpped him in blanket and set fire
70 him. All this was done IN 2 public
place ct Teheran. no feeling Of horror be
ing evoked, apparently, by such revolt
i2- spectacle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
A Wonderful Chicago Cat.

A woman asked Chicago Herald repre-
sentative few days ago to come to hel
house and observe the cunning device ot
her cat in its war against the rats. tn
cat, big tom, was found in the back var.
standing On a box under tree. The boar
around the fence had been cut, and throu
this aperture the rats were in the habit
emerging. The woman took bacon b,
and threw it into the yard. Immediatc
Tom got up, jumped off the box, and Ia
ing the bone carried it near the hole aal
began rolling on it and rubbing himself
with it industriously. After he had creased
himself well he left the bone near the hole.
lay down in front of it and appeared to go
to sleep.
"Now," said the woman, che will stay
there through the night, and in the morn
ing there will be half dozen rats laid out
around him. You see, the rats smell him
if he remains in his natural condition and
Won't come out, but the grease of the bacon
bone deceives them, aud when they come
out he catches them. When he can get a
venison bone his catch is enormous, some
times as many as twelve rats being found
dead in the morning. As soon as any Of Us
get up in the morning he will scratch at
the door to be let in, and viii. by his new
ing. induce US TO 90 out TO see the result. Of
his scheme
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
POIiteness Personified.

Here is a good story out of Mr..
Groome's article on Suffolk people in
Blackwood. 1t relates to DR.. Belman.
He was playing whist one evening with
amaiden lady for a partner. She trumped
his best card, and at the end of the hand
he asked her the reason why. "Oh, DIR.
Belman" (smilingly), Il judged it judi
cious."
'Judicious! judiciousn judicious!!!
You old foolT She never again touched
card.
Was it the same maiden lady who
was the strong believer in home
opathy, and who one day took FIVE
globules of aconite in mistake for three?
Frightened, she sent off for her home
opathic adviser. He was from home
So, for want Of better, she called in old
DIR. Belman He came, looked grave.
shook his head, said if people would
meddle with drugs they must take the
consequences. But, madam" he add
ed, Il VIII die with you;1 and. lifting
the bottle of the fatal globules, swal-
lowed its whole contents.-New York
Evening Post
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

Gould, Stewart, Moen-all three grew to
financial eminence by their own efforts. If
these hard headed, clear Drained, cautious
men of the world could not escape the BAN
dit-like demands of adventures, what then
must be the pitiable case of the unfortu-
nate who, as the saying goes, is born with
gold spoon in his MOUTH" He knows Of
riches only as an Inheritance. and not as a
thing to be fought for and won in the bat
tie marts of commerce. AS a baby he has
to be guarded from kidnapers. 1t is time
of anxiety when the nurse girl takes him
out for an airing, and his photograph must
not be published for fear that the child
stealer may thus identify his prey. Later
On comes the period of self invited peril
As young man he may make an undesir-
able match or court the costly society of
dissolute women, those dainty featured
but soulless creatures who live in luxury
because their male dupes are fools, egotists
or brutes.
The police say that 10000 of these adven-
turesses flourish in New York alone. Or
the gilded youth may affect the stage, and.
like Howell Osborn, be hampered as TO in
herited fortune in consequence. Or he
may go in for manly sports," and furnish
plucking such as that in which the late
Joe Coburn delighted to indulge. The
gambling house and the "badger game"
the business investment" and the out
ragged husband" are among the commoner
stumbling blocks in his path, and if he
reaches the age of thirty unscathed and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

Dixon has been shut up in an asylum,
and the authorities speak of him as dan
gerous lunatic," who is now powerless to
do harm. The only version of his exploit
is the one given to the public by Inspector
Byrnes, and if that noted man hunter has
accurately repeated the tale wrung from
his prisoner it would seem that Dixon had
much method in his madness, and that
there are now at large others who may un-
dertaze the job he failed to carry out.
Dixon's confession" was to the effect
that he belongs to a religio-socialistic order
known TO the initiate as ''Christ's Follow
ers," society which has for its objects the
teaching of pure gospep and the fair
distribution among the people of the prop
erty accumulated by the plutocrats of the
United States. This organization, which
appears to be of recent birth, selected Mr..
Gould as it's first victim, and delegated
Dixon as its agent to carry out the decree,
which was death or division" The money
king, if he failed to pay the order s5,000,-
900 at once and $15,000, 900 more in ten
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
4 Matter of Historv.

A little girl who had heard her family
talking about mysteries was present when
q story was told at which her mother
laughed immoderately. The child
seemed much impressed, and looking
Rnxiously at her mother she said very
gravely:
Mamma, amt you afraid If You laugh
80 much you viii get historical.9-De-
troit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
A. T. STFWART.

Occasionally desperate spectators uSs
his magic name to conjUre with in stock
operations the most notable instance being
the forgery of his signature to a document
guaranteeing dividends on the stock of the
New England railway. Even when he goes
abroad for recreation he does not escap pc
the schemes aud opportunities of fortune
seekers. During his last trip 70 Europe he
was beset on all sides, and returned tired
out instead of rested. Among other things
brought 20 his notice was q huge bogus
diamond, which the owner offered to sell
for the sum of &, COX. 900. With the expert
ence Of every Gay and the fate of A. 7.
Stewart before his eyes, II Is reported that
Mr.. Gould has arranged opreveat any post
morteEn Desperation of his body by the CON
structlon OF tomb which Is guaranteed TO
defy the efforts OF the most expert scoun-
drel who ever attempted co rob a grave.
Like Gould, Stewart the dry goods
prince, endured much by reason OF IN
lawful demands made upon his hardly
earned but enormous assets. Like Gould
also, the shrewd Scotchuan was rarely
deceived, and gave up little in the way Of
tribute 20 swindlers or blsckmailers
Only after his death did the human
hyenas triumph. They stole the corpse
they held II for ransom, and, II the IN
denied report is 10 be believed they re-
turned II 70 Nrs- Stewart on payment OF
g., zoo
But the case Of Philip l. Moen is the
strangest OF all He died the other day at
Worcester. Mass, leaving vast fortune 20
which every man IN America who uses
barbed wire has contributed a mite. Yet
that fortune for years seemed in direst peril.
About 1880 Mr. Moen began TO furnish
large amounts OF money - an ex-hosrler
known rs Levi. or Doc" Wilson This
person started bank account on which
be drew lavishly, and which was always
rePlenished by Moen's checks. one Of these
being for $4,000, and the deposits for a
single twelvemonth amounting 10 S2o, 600.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

Tnese payments, Tor no ascertainable
value received, continued up to 1885, Then
the great wire monopolist refused to be
bled any longer. There followed suit at
law, but in court as well as out the plain
tiff and defendant carefully guarded the
secret of ones hold upon the other Not
even their lawyers were given hint as to
its nature. But after the legal tilt Moen
is thought to have made no more contribu-
tons, and Wilson drifted downward to
poverty and obscurity. In eight years he
had obtained and squandered nearly 81
OOOOO0.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
"DOCn WILSON.

still possessed of wealth, the heir is quite
likely to look down from the cynical height
of experience and denounce his fellow crea-
lures as thieves and scoundrels. They are
not, of course; only few deserve such
characterization. But then the millionaire
has some excuse for his false view of hu-
manity. He is the natural prey of human
wolves, hyenas and coyotes.
FRED G. DAYTON.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
Gil uER puRCHASFS

WASHINGTON, May 29-Five hundred
and four thousand ounces of silver were
offered for sale to the treasury department
today The amount purchased was 10000
ounces at S097. This completes the 4,500,-
600 ounces of silver authorized by law TO
be purchased during the current month.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
THE VAR ON MIDAS
PerilS to Which Men of Millions
Are Subjected.
LATEST ATTACK ON JAY GOULD.
"Chrigt's Followers" Through Their
Agent Try to Force Him to Pay Over
q Large Sum-The Stewart Grave Rob-
bery-Moen's Experience.

HE attempt re-
Gently made by
Charles j. Dixon
to extort a large
sum of money
from Jay Gould is
the latest of those
incidents which
from time to time
make it plain to
people Of moder-
ate circumstances
that the life of a
millionaire is not
a continual round
nf nIaoclJra
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
[ YNHHED

BIRMINeHAM, Ala. May 29-Jeff Thomas
a negro, who assaulted Mrs. J. Y. Neal al
Townley, week ago. was captured last
night, and is supposed 10 have been lynched
A posse captured him, but when the sheriff
came he discovered that the negro was
missing. All his captors would say was
that Thomas had escaped to hell
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
GOOD COOKING

Is one of the chief blessings of every home.
To always insure good custards, puddings,
sauces, etc. use Gail Borden Eagle" Brand
Condensed Milk. Directions on the label.
Sold bv your grocer and druggist.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
TIRE WINNERS.

CHICAGO, May 29.-Winners at Corri-
gan's track today: Lena Frye. Earnest,
Race Fakir, Bob Jacobs, Harry Kuhl.
CINCINNATI, May 29.-Latonia winners
today: Bob Forsythe, Marvel, Valera,
Bertha Lou Dudley.
GRAYEsEND. MAY 29.-Winners today:
Rhoda Colt, Sir John, Hypatia, Terrifier,
Chesapeake, Baldwin.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
WEATHER BULLETIN,
UNITED STATES SIGNAL OFFICE, !
WICHITA. KAN, May %, 1891.

~ III - u T1S ~
WICHITA, KAN, May %, 1881.
Forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Fair weather, stationary temperature.
The highest temperature was S3', the
iowest'5So and the mean 70s, with warm
partly cloudy weather south winds, and
slowly falling barometer.
Last year on May 90 the highest temper
ature was $40, the lowest 67" and the mean
76o.
Two years ago the corresponding temper
atures were 62o, 4So and 55o.
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. c.,
May 29.-Forecast until 9p. N. Satur-
day:
For Kansas and Missouri-Generally
fair; slightly warmer, southerly winds.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
A SLUGGER SENTENCED.

ATHENS, O., May 29-Dave Seville, con-
victed of prize Fighting, has been SEN
fenced to one years hard labor in the peni-
tentiary. Seville will be tried at the next
court term under an indictment charging
him with manslaughter for killing Arthur
Majesty in the Jacksonville prize fight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
STATE OIL INSPECTOR.

TOPEKA, Kan, May Ex-senator NJ. c.
Kelley took the oath of Office as oil inspec-
as his deputies A. W. Smith, Of Topeka,
and Bion S. Hutchins, of Clay Center.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

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, clesnses the sys-
TEN efectually, dizpels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup of Figs Is the
only remedy of lis kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptsble to the stomach, prompt in
iis action and truly beneficial IN It's
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy aud agreeable substances, It's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the nost
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs Is Tor sale IN 5oc
znd 81 boztles by al leading drug
zists Any reliable druggist who
nav not hsve 1t on hand Viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one Who
wishes TO try IL Do not accept aHy
uhsfitaie-
CALIFORNIA FIG SKPUp co.
SIS EzsscsSc0. csl.
togfsFglE. ~. sEa Tozk AZ
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
a LIBERAL VICTORY.

LONDON, May 29.-An election was held
today in the north Buckinghamshire dis
trict for a member of parliament. The
Gladstonian candidate was elected over
the Conservative.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
SPECIE MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK, May 29.-EXports of specie
during the week amounted to 81 703, ,062
all gold. The imports OF specie amounted
to $S5, 600.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

DISEASES OF WOMEN-Dr. Terrul has made
diseases OF women specially for the past twenty
years and wishes TO state that he has all the late
Instruments, Batteries. Electrodes etc., lof ther
successful treatment including Fibroid Tumors
Displacenents Enlargements, Proiapsus, Ulcera-
tons Luecorrhcea, Diseases OF the Ovariss. Pain1u
Irregular or Profuse Menstruaticn. Etc. Dr. Ter
ril has recently spent several months In the large
hospitals Of the east in the special study OF electric
fly and is the only physician IN the southwest taor-
oughly familiar with its scientific application
NERVOUS DISEASES-Dr, Terriu wishes to call
the attention Of those suffering from Nervous DIS
eases Paralysis. Nervous Prostraton, ETC.. to the
wonderful curative effects TO be derived from cleo
tricity when scientifically applied and desires to
state that he makes the application OF electricity
in Nervous Diseases special feature OF MS practlce
The Dr. has the finest fifty cell diamond carbon bat
terry ever seen in the west and all the appliances
especially adapted to treatment Of Lost Manhood
or Seminal Weakness which he quickly and perna-
nently cures by the aid OF electricity.
I CATARRH-Every case OF Catarrh Is curable If
properly treated. Dr.. Teirin uses Holleys new
treatment.
SKIN DISEAsES-of ali kinds cured when others
have failed.
> PILES, FISTULA, and all rectal diseases cured
No knife, no pain. A cure guaranteed
. URETaRAL STRUCTURE quickly and perma-
nently cured by electrolysis, No cutting, no pain
no money until cured.
CHRONIC DISEASES Bronchitis. Asthma, Hay
Fever all throat and lung troubles. Dyspepsia Dis
eases OF the Bowels, Heart and Liver, Rheumatism,
Dropsy. Brlghts Disease. Bladder Kidney and Uri-
nary Diseases Blood Poison and Private diseases
SYPHILIS-That dread disease OF mankind
quickly and permanently cured by the new treat
ment without the poisonous drugs OF days gone by.
Medicines sent to all parts Of the country. Consul
alton free, Send tor question blank.
40 North hhoip CT Hor Eirn3
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
GIT WORMS.

BURLINGTON, Ia, May 29.-Dispatches
from Illinois points say that the cut worms
are working in the corn, many fields being
destrnVad
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

The pin factories OF tbe OnItsd STATE
manufacture about IS oo0. .9ts.e$s Of ttss=s
diIninutive but useful articles every year
This Is pin day for each iahabIsant
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

From an idol Of the san CONES Sunday
or. N other words, upou the day we nos
hold sacred as the Sab5ztA the snc1=nss
vorskiped the san
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
MQ Pi AIME

New YORK, May 29-Mr. Blaine will
start on Monday towards Bar Harbor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
ATTORNEY GENERAL MllLEF

WASHINGTON, May 29-Attorney Gen
eral Miller has recovered from his recent
indisposition.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

Old Cynic-That girl hasn't pretty
smile.
Innocent Pupil - Why. she hasn't
smiled once since we've been looking at
her
Old Cynic-That proves what said
Ha-per's Bazaar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30
Something to Boast OF.

For disordered liver try BEECHAM's
TlrYr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

Children Cry for Pitchers CastOrEa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-30

SIS SzlkcsSc0. cSI.
LOUISVILLE. ~. zFa roar AZ
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-17
WANTED A DIVORCE,
And In Order to Get 1t, Inscriptions and
Brutal Methods Arc Used-A
Confession.
Special 10 the Gazette.

Special 10 the Gazette,
SHERMAN. TEX. May 16.-A short time
since G.. a Jackson of Cannon. this county,
fled suit for divorce in the district court,
charging his wife of immortality. At
torney Haizelip OF this city was en-
plOyed by him as counsel, but having
learned that the acceptance of service by
the defendant had been obtained by misrep-
resentation. withdrew from the suit. Last
night an officer arrested Joseph Hammond
% Cannon and lodged him in Jail here
charged with criminal assault on Mrs. Jack
SON Hammond claims that nc was invited
by Jackson TO do as he did and has en-
ployed Bunsel to defend him. a warrant
was issued for Jackson's arrest, charging
him with being an accessory, and con-
stable was sent to arrest him. Late this
afternoon n telegram was received from
the officers stating that the man
had escaped and asking that the blood
hounds be sent a once TO track him. Jack
son is over forty, while his wife is but
twenty and not of a strong mind. She
says that Hammond, by threat, forced her
10 yield herself to him.
Very sensational developments are looked
for and the community is greatly shocked
at what has already become known. AS it
appears horrible crime has been COM
uittcd to secure A divorce.
c. y. Bryant of Denison has been jailed
in this city for false swearing. Bryant is
an auctioncer and well known over this
portion of the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-17
Baby Carriages



tits now just 1e0years ago since John Sug-
den crossed over from Haworth and settled
at Dockroyd. That was an important period
in the commercial history of our country,
for the great discoveries of Hargreaves,
Wyatt, Arkwright and others, followed by
Watt with his improved steam engine,
were about to effect a complete revolution
in our industries, and about that time was
laid the foundation of the trade which had
done so much for that valley. 1t might be
said that that district had been the very
cradle of the mechanical spinning of wor-
sted.
Mr.. John Sugden employed about half
dozen hand conbers, and used to send his
tops into the hamlets or the farm houses of
the district, where the good wife's shuttle
could then be seen merrily flashing through
the loom.
The manufacturers at that time carried
many of their pieces to the Halifax Piece
hall. In the year 1906 a great event took
place in that village by the founding by
John Sugden of Providence mill, and ter
ror was struck into the hearts of the hand
spinners, who feared they would lose their,
occupation, by which women could earn
two shillings and strong girls one shilling
and six pence per week. Mr.. Sugden be-
gan with three spinning frames of proba-
bly, sixty to eighty spindles each, and from
that time the firm had steadily progressed.
Interview in Manufacturer.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-17
PERSONAL.

William Brazelton of Waco is at the FL
| lis.
T. E. Littlefield of San Antonio is at the
| Pickwick.
W. s. Mabry of Charming is registered at
| the Pickwick.
H. T. Berry, prominent citizen of Gran
| bury, is in the city.
Mesdames Langford and Helen Percy of
Seymour are in the city shopping.
| w. E. Dupree, q commission merchant OF
Waco, is in the city on business.
Fred Horsbrough of Espuela, who is well
known in Fort Worth, is in the city.
Mrs. n. NJ Hanney wishes to thank the
parties who serenaded her Friday night.
J. V French and wife left yesterday
morning for San Antonio to be absent about
a week.
Mr. Earnest L. Taylor, who has been
visiting in ST. Louis has returned to Fort
Worth.
Bishop Key has returned from trip
north, where he went in the interest of his
church.
Mr.. Wallace Good, one of the live, rust
ling citizens OF Quanah, was in Fort Worth
yesterday.
Dr. Lowber has returned from Gaines
vile and will ill his pulpit this morning
and evening.
E r. Chenault of Fort Scott, who was
one of the original parties in the Sylvania
purchase, is in the city.
E. M Heath. S. W. Lovelady and P. ].
Norwood of Cleburne are attending to
some business in the city.
E. H Corner of San Augustine, Tex, was
in Fort Worth yesterday and reports good
crop prospects in East Texas.
T. j. McKinstry of st. Louis, who comes
from one of the old families in that city,
spent yesterday in Fort Worth.
c. r. Evans, a rustling citizen of Chill
dress. was in the city yesterday. He says
that Childress is building up rapidly.
J. M. Clarke, formerly of Denver, is in
the city to locate. He will take the scores
taryship of the Cham Der of Commerce after
June l, succeeding Mr.. Biden, who has re-
signed.
Mr. w. J. Thompson and wife of New
York were in town yesterday and left in
the evening for Houston. Mr.. Thompson
is a wealthy gentleman and may invest in
Texas property.
G. II. Boyton, the popular editor of the
Dublin Telephone, was at the Ellis yester-
day. He reports his town as in flourish
ing condition and says that the grain crop
in Erath county is assured.
]. A. Stokes of Espuela Dickens county,
is in the city. He is one of the county
commissioners Of this new county. The
county seat question has been settled def
nitely, Espuela winning the prize.
Mr.. James Moore, leading business man
of Galveston. is at the Ellis. Mr.. Moore
was the delegate from the Galveston Board
of Trade to the fair convention, and seems
to have fallen in love with Fort Worth.