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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
THE BOTKIN CASE.

The evidence in the Botkin case has all
been submitted and the senate took an
adjournment over till next Tuesday,
| when the arguments of counsel will be
listened to for day or two, and then
the decision, which will be arrived at by
vote of the senate, taken by roll cali.
From what we have read of the evidence
we don't look for conviction, or for
anywhere near conviction. The dam
aging things which the Democratic
papers have been gloating over were the
testimony of personal enemies, proved to
be such on the rebuttal, many of whom
no doubt now wish they had been less
reckless; the characters of others of
whom were shown to be worse than
shady in the past. But even acquitted
The Alliance house having forced the
impeachment trial on him the senate
should have provided for his expenses.
1t is rough on Botkin whichever way it
may go. An old soldier, rough and
ready, in frontier district where local
animosities had led to bloodshed-
to war-much of the evidence
touching his personal habits, his free,
easy and convivial ways was not unex-
pected. OF course Kansas is supposed
patron Of sobriety, and her judges send
men to Jail for violating the prohibitory
law, but on all the benches OF the state,
including the supreme bench, the United
States district and circuit court benches,
we are unable to name even half-dozen
teetotalers among the judges. That Bot
kin took drink occasionally and some
times quite frequently, was proven, but
the people who elected him knew that,
and the truth is there are very few mem
bers of that court of impeachment who
on the grounds of personal prohibition
would be entitled to cast the first stone,
although they will, doubtless, as do the
other judges, find Botkin guilty if he
has been really proven So The Alliance
was after Republican scalps and they
didn't care how much they cost the Re-
publican state of Kansas, but we don't
believe they will get Botkin's, for which
they have expended from thirty to fifty
thousand dollars of the peoples money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
The aata Daily Eagle Saturday lormimg gap Is, 1891

twenty soldiers. Sergeant Ross came over
from Ft Reno with a detachment of six
men of the Thirteenth infantry, and they.
together with eight men of Company G of
the Tenth in charge of Corporal William
E. Griffith, will form the escort, the entire
party being under command Of Lieut..
Blunt The paymaster has S14, 900 with
him, enough to tempt the train robber
gang if they were not already hard pressed
by United States marshals. Corporal
Griffith has had charge of good deal of
money the past two weeks. He had charge
of the guard over the $50, 600 of Sac and
Fox money and for the past two or three
days he has been in charge of the 81, 000
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Governor Routt, Of Colorado. had good
s;e enough to veto bill authorizing
state board of land commissioners to
e school lands within incorporated
sns and cities for UNCONVENTIONAL
lool purposes for twenty years, and
is earned the approval of all right
nded people of his state. There is no
son why any special arrangement
build be made for the benefit of de-
2inational schools at the expense of
ublic school fund, in a state which
iy supplies its youths will. a splen-
Ystem of education.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Harnrd In Line.

4 tig furniture van lad Just backed u
70 the curb On Csss avenue aGd begun load.
ing "a furniture when toy about az
year, Ola came along on tricycle. AID
stopped ~ saw
! want 20 tel yo1 right now that I'm
goi1Z ~ here - BFaiasrd STREET and then
turn around aad come down w1th rtlsh.
II Yon don't e. thas wagon out o! the way
and so1ne of yog 90 hurt it wont De 1as
fault. TOot' tot tooti 49,"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
DESERVING THE SINKING BOAT.

A few days ago the Arkansas City
Democrat published list of 125 Demo-
Gratis who had signed call for meet
ing in that place for the purpose of per-
fecting more thorough organization of
the party in Cowley county for future
operations. The Traveller also published
the list and call for the meeting, and
adds this comment:
Some of those whose names appear on
the call voted Independently with the Re
publicans last fall, but large number af-
filiated with in conventions and voted
with the Alliance or Peoples party From
those with whom we have conversed we
learn that the present movement is form
al notice of an application for an absolute
divorce from Calamity Jane and other
isms. If it means anything, it means no
further cohabting with those with whom
no affinity can possibly exist.
This is not the only instance where
such a step has peen taken. In fact, it
is very evident that the Democrats have
discovered that they have used the ALI
ance as long as it is profitable and will
now abandon it to its fate. There is no
doubt, though, that they hope to draw
large numbers of the Alliance other
than the former members of their own
party, away from the Alliance and into
their old organization-a sort of spider
and fly proceeding-and it remains to be
seen how many of the unwary Will suffer
themselves to be made captives of.
AT all events it may be set down as a
fact that the Alliance as a political or
ganization, has seen its best days. 1t
will be lost in the deal for the game of
90, Mark that.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Pending the decision of the United
tates supreme court on the prohibitory
,lestion, taken from this state, Judge
nIras, of the United States district
ourt for Iowa, has decided in favor of
81 police power of the state in regulat-
4 the traffic in intoxicating liquors.
be judge takes the position that sit
puld be impossible for the several
ftes to preserve their autonomy with
(t investing them with the prerogative
regulating their own internal affairs.
bites rights, pure and simple.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

here are. now about 1900, 900 men
ng, who participated in the late
elton on the Union side. In the late
sus an attempt was made TO secure
Individual war records of these men.
it was a signal failure, and since
Re is no money in the hands of the
hrintendent of the census 10 carry on
work, ex-soldiers are requested to
ard this information TO Washington
|et. Comrades should be prompt in
E,lying with this request, as the
/ -intenGent is anxious TO complete
'ork as soon as possible.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

A couple living about five miles east
of st. Joseph, Mo-, brought their infant
to town the other day to be shaved. 1t
was born with a growth of hair on its
face, which grew SO rapidly that at the
age Of 3 months it was eighteen inches
in length: This so distressed the mother
that it was decided to have the objec-
tionable coat of hirsute removed, which
was skillfully done by tonsorial artist
at st. Joseph. The baby stood the or
deal surprisingly well and did not seem
to be at all annoyed by the BARRIERS
task. 1t is respectfully suggested TO the
parents that if they have any regard for
the fitness of things they will christen
the whiskered phenomenon William
PETER Freeze.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
THE EIGHT HOUR FRAUD.

The disease that is making mortal in
roads through the political vitals of this
country just now Is demagogic buncombe.
1t Is an epidemic, both a contagion and
an infection. 1t is the most virulent in
party organizations. but congress and
state legislative bodies are subject. also,
to low sneaking type of the fever. Of
ticers under oath, officials of the highest
stamp, are numerously its victims 1t
Is just now worrying one Major" Pol
lock. superintendent of the free delivery
service OF the country. in the guise OF the
elSht-hour buncombe for people employ
ed 10y the government. This phase of il
struck the Kansas legislators last winter
and doubled up Republican, Alliance
and Democrats alike. 4 man in the en-
ploy OF the government. or of a munich
panty, Is no better than anv
other American citizen. whether such
employe be a cabinet officer or a road
overseer. 1t doesn't hurt an official 10
work ten hours for days work any
more than 1t hurts an editor or 2 draw
driver. Even with the same hours the
official is always the best paid aud gem
orally has the lightest work. as do all
other employees OF governments. whether
national, state or municipal. And the
pay of the government employee is the
surest and most prompt. So ali this
howl about eight-hour laws and six-hour
rules is demagogic buncombe. at the ex-
pense Of the non-otficial citizen. a
species of official swindle and pecula-
ton, IN the name of honor and patriot
ism, advocated by demagogues for party
and political ends. OF which the great
body of the American people are becom-
ING weary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

A gT1eS- ~ one 4 orr lesdiax hotel.
vs5,sd for his dinner a. loug a. patience
allowed and then RAPID sEaartiy for a
waiter. The Es2d water approac he'd
"E&Su't zcy gent s-zla.. ;akez yoar order
sab be asked bla5t4y
Belng tod ta&t no gsztlsraArT lad re.
volunteered Tor thas ssrv.ce. hs sad "a :
lost stately manner.
ao'1 must bare been overlooked. viii
Sc t1A5 y % e. rcc1r axiL. f'-ps,rol.
Free Pres
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Congressman Bunting, of New York,
says that if Governor Campbell and the
principles he represents should be sue
cessful in Ohio. Cleveland will lead his
party in '92, but should Mr.. Mckinley be
elected, David Bennett Hill will be the
Democratic standard-bearer next year.
If Mr.. Bunting is correct in this matter
the race for the presidency on the Demo
cratic side may be considered as already
made up, with Hill as the favorite.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

One blast from Bill Arp's trumpet is
Forth thousand votes to the Republi-
IAN party. lie has started in on another
Grenade on the pension falsetto key.
keep it up, Bill; blow hard. To the
ktlanta Constitution: Do not weary in
Eell-doing, for in due season We viii
eap, abundantly, if you faint not.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

S country begins to need some dis
'ssted missionaries to preach patriot
% the people. The gush of the candi-
and the pompous defamation of
emagogue who dotes upon his devo-
the dear people and the magnifi-
of the country have lost their force,
sasons so obvious that they have be-
san eye sore. Love of country does
I'm TO be as strong passion with
kcans as il was when The Star
Eed Banner" was first sung. As
weston News APPLY remarks, the
y of a people for self government
largely upon their loyalty to
= i6Ations and their love of coun-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Trua Charity.

From the St. Joe Gazette.
After a New York lineman was killed
by coming in contact with live wire.
box was nailed to the pole, into which
passers-by dropped their contributions in
aid of the family of the unfortunate
man. When it was opened it was found
to contain $2.445.57, which was handed
to his widow. This was true charity,
untainted by any thought of self-glorifi-
cation
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Matters Awaiting Blaine.

Italy is threatening loud and long;
England Is insisting upon the settlement
of the Bering sea question; the New
FOundland fisheries are still on the
string; Canadian reciprocity awaits
action; the + atie5 of Venezuela and
Spain are not vet completed; coaling
station at Hayti causes a slight ripple;
China's refusal to cept our minister re-
quires some diplomacy; our consul at
Vancouver will need at ention; and lastly
the defiant action of the CHILEAN steamer
Itata. Neither of the affairs is likely to
involve the country in serious trouble
sbut collectively they are enough to keep
the man from Maine awake nights.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Theosophy's Curious Idea.

From Boston letter.
Thought is matter. This is theosoph-
zeal teaching. 4 Boston theosophi5t,
standing on the pavement in front of
Rev. Dr.. Savage's church, said:
1t is interesting to believe that every
word you and are uttering in this con-
versation is making its impression on
the hag-stones at our feet and may be
read there ? 900 years hence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The pending race for the speakership
Of the next congress seems to be decid-
edly in favor of Mr.. Mills. L IS under
stood that Hill, of New York, is in hearty
sympathy with Crisp if not openly sup
porting him with his influence, and the
result Of the contest. 1t IS believed. will
have considerable bearing on Hills presi-
dental aspirations.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

IL the senate should charge Sam Wood
hnd ask his impeachment and the trial
should be before the late house of repre-
natives, would it convict him: Any
body who knows the temper of that
house knows that whoever he might be,
be would be acquitted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The full desperation of the characters
realized until the announcement was
made that the leader of the gang smokes
brown-paper cigarettes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
EXCHANGE SHOTS,
Odd, Isn't TIP

Mr.. Slavin and Miss Shirk were mar
ried in Topeka Thursday. Peculiar
fancies seize people sometimes. Here
we see man taking for helpmate one
who is born Shirk, while she deliber-
ately enters into an alliancei in which she
will be Slavin' her life out.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

In prohibition state the question
naturally arises whether by the aid of
Edison's photophone, by which one is
enabled to photograph an object one
hundred miles away, man can take a
l1riplx2
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
A Precedent.

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asre~uooa- Jimmy.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Brigg-You kaox that lestsr O. Intro
d1craon you gave ne 70 tss I4ooeoD tz4l9E
Neii. i DID IL 6 l0t Of soos4. dss41 : -
Gr1gss-H ~, vgZsz- Z sc satisfactory
Bzig-s-OA, .es. ba; le iE@sssss-. q l--a1
inS u2e pay c-zk ~ A5yE-c=.-a4.sr. IA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The removal of all tariff duties on food
products by the Peruvian government
ought to have the effect to stimulate a
lively trade with this country. The
|ause of the abolition of the tariff is the
|carcity of sucn articles in that country
nd consequently the high prices that
kraYail
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Sincerity.

r W IlUDtIIsUN.
He that is habited to receptions and
artificialities in trifies will try in vain to
be true in matters of Importance: for
truth is thing of habit rather than of
will. You cannot III any given case, by
any sudden and single effort. will to be
true, if the habit of your life has been
inSincere
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Life q Success if We VIII 1t.

DIG q 0UCCtS5 II WE VII IL.
From the Cunningham Herald.
What grand thing it is to feel that
we can live if we will. 1t wants only
the wish to be morally great-the wish
translating itself into moral endeavOr
We can all attain that supremacy; and
to the weakest and poorest. debarred by
nature and society from personal pros
perity. is opened the noble path of moral
grandeur-the royal road of virtue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The greatest grumblers about this kind
of weather are the owners OF soda water
fountains.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
Equal to Every Occasion.

From the Kansas City Star.
The great tact for which Mr.. Harrison
Is achieving an enviable reputation was
never more forcibly illustrated than in
his message to Governor Francis in which
he shows the delicate consideration to
regret his inability to visit jefferson
City. Christian courtesy could certainly
go no further
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Most of the Alliance believes that the
state senators in acquitting Botkin are
following the late Dir. Swearigen's ex-
ample,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

PETERS admiration for Governor-Sen-
ator Hill took a great leap when the
Kansas senator found out that he was
drawing two salaries.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

All Blaine's letters to Rudini were
written while he was sick in his room.
They must have been infectious-for
they made Rudini sick, too.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Jerry Simpson no sooner lapses into a
reasonable quietude over here than
Boulanger with old time virulency
breaks out again on the other side.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The combined talent in the country
just at present seems to be an EFFORT 10
get around the eight hour law.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The next variety of crawfish the
scientists discover will probably have
'.Rudini" in its Latin designation some
where.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

If the foreign representatives at Wash
ington get to warning, we may nave
diplomatic corpse or two on hand.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Jerry Simpson will make the Fourth
of July speech at j. j. ingalls, home,
but Medicine Lodge is not expecting the
ex-senator
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16
a Great Newspaper.

From the Preston Plaindealer.
In all that pertains to a great news
paper the Wichita EAGLE is a decided
credit TO the state of Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

A big soaking rain in Kansas Will
dissolve the third party movement at
Cincinnati like big pile of clods.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

1t would be very poor music, we
onine. that would come from tin Tyre.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

New York would ike to see the Itata
shot into and sunk. 1t would mean just
one country less at Chicago's exhibition.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The trouble was that Botkin was I'M
der the infuence-but not Sam Woods
influence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

Major Pond takes ingalls, out on the
lecture platform, next fall. 1t is under
stood that Ingalls, is to get $500 night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

The joint keepers of Topeka are on the
run-they are running joints.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-05-16

There's many Kanas man who gets
into prohibition state by visiting Mis-
court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28

and TO tell you how very sorry | am--we are
for your accident am doubly grieved Dfcsu TO
speak before third person The doctors eyes
were fixed on her with the same glad smile Sr.
:" wanted to see you, ne salu gen'iyy SIiz moor
place / wanted TO tell you / had seen old kegan
before was hurt, and | did my best Tor him.
and think he yoPs ae again. and then
hesitated How could she explain for how mucn
she was sorry? How could she at this mome eno
make any explanation at all goina TO on England
with my brother tomorrow. have come u
say goodby. .I;
glad look of content; she was not sure II ier
words had been understood, and went on teikins
rather hurriedly Of her brothers srrangemen n
and who TO take his place, ana Oh Ihe io"s
And now | must co. she concluded, for l
have good deal to do at home.
The hand which lay on the counterpart sough'a
little packet beside the pillow.
This was for you, he said, handing It to her'
She said goodby again and went slowly away way
with a keen remorse at the sight OF the Strong
frame laid low, and the glance t1at I9!ioW WEI
her full of wistfulness that sne ielC tila'
she would have stopped and, in asking lorg'esr
ness have kissed the white bandaged DroW' Ii
it had not been for the nuns silent presence
1t was not until late at night that she lt,ie
massive marriage ring, such as were used by
the fsher-folk on the Galway coast; She was
troubled at seeing III. Inc strongcaspeu 1d u
and golden heart were an emblem that y,eXed her.
She felt that while she kept it she could not ne
free from the promise she had given, and that
her farewell could not have been understood as
final one She determined to leave it at the Doc
tors house as she passed tomorrow, and wrote,
to incose with it, letter. penitent. humble, beg
ging forgiveness for the wrong she had thought
essly done to so good and loyal friend. She
did not care now if others read it: she must con-
fess her desertion and implore pardon. The letter
was blotted with tears as she folded 1t round inc
heavy ring
But that ring of betrothal was never returned.
In the morning, as Colonel Eden and his sister
drove for the last time into Gloon, they saw
groups of frieze-coated men and blue-cloaked
women whispering together with sad faces, and
shutter being closed over each little shop win
dow.
And when they came to the Doctors house they
saw that the blinds were all drawn down-tAngus
Grey in The Argosy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28
|

Colonel Eden returned that evening, and for
some days Louise was constantly occupied with
his affairs driving and walking with him and
listening TO his plans and projects, md thus giynr
up her own solitary expeditions and visits
She was glad OF the excuse 10 DO this. The
TO devote her life to these poor Galway peasants
had passed away, and though she kept pictnres
before her mind of redeemed district, and
stead Of disease and dirt, and home industries
taking the place Of the idlencss that followed
spasmodc labor, misgivings entered with them
stopped from a high level but mere doctors
wife tshe would not admit even 10 her thoughts
that small staring house az the entrance of the
town. OF one thing she was certain. she could
not possibly suggest such IN idea to her brother
and sarcastic words She must wait until he had
broken all ties with the neighborhood. and then
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28
ITBR sUPREMUM.
The Atlantic.

y The Atlantic.
oh what a night for soul to gol
rae wind hawk and the fields in snow;
No screening cover of leaves I'm tho WOOD
Nor a star abroad the way to show.
DO they part in peace-soul with its clay
Tenant and landlord. what do they say
Was IL sigh OF sorrow or of release
] heard just now as the face turned grayi
What II, aShast on the shoreIess main
OF Eternity, it sought again
The shelter and rost of the isle of Time,
And knocked at the door of its house of pain
on the tavern hearth the embers glow.
rhe laugh is deep, and the fiagons low:
tut without. the wind and the trackless sky,
And night at The gates where a soul would go.
-(Arthur Sherbu-ne Hardy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-28
A NEW AND PLEASANT FAD.
lcrs' Weekly.

From The Jewellers Weekly.
The old sailor man who has been laid up with sick
ness or put ont of commission by old age may stay at
home aud hear the hours struck II he were al Sea-
This s because what called ships bell clocks are
among the new articles sale In the ewelsy stores
They strike the hours they have been tolled on ship
board for centuries.