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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
A Well Matched Couple.

A convict at French penal settle
ment, who was undergoing a life SEN
tence, desired to marry female con-
vict, such marriages being of common
occurrence. The governor of the colony
offered no objections, but the priest pro-
ceeded to cross-examine the prisoner.
'sDid you not marry in France" he
asked.
yes"
''And your wife is dead:"
"She is
s'Have you any document to show that
she is dead:'
"No."
"Then I must decline to marry you.
You must produce some proof that your
wife is dead"
There was a pause, and the bride pros
pective looked anxiously at the would
be groom. Finally he said:
81 can prove that my former wife is
dead"
"How will you do so:'
81 was sent here for killing her."
And the bride accepted him notwith-
standing g.-Texas Siftings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
The Life Line in Ones Hand.

There are three prominent lines in the
palm--the line of life, that of the head and
the heart line.
The line of life begins on the inner bound
ary Of the palm, about midway between the
thumb and the forednger. If we imagine
the left hand to be map, with the fingers
pointing north, this line runs toward the
southeast, then curves toward the south,
ana IN some hands curves finally toward
the southwest. 1t thus skirts the base or
"uprise" of the thumb, known as the up
rise OF Venus. II it is deep, broad, of good
color and extends nearly or quite 10 the
wrist and II the rest of the hand indicates
vitality and cheerfulness, the subject may
be expected to live TO a green old age: he
has good disposition and the qualities
which good health and good temper usual
" create.-D. D. BidHeIl in New York
Ledger
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
The Jumping Bean.

One Of the curious products OF Mexico is
the jumping bean, a vegetable Curiosity,
whose freaks of scrotatic agility have
never been fully explained by the scien-
fists. They grow IN pods. each pod contain
ing three beans. Each segment IS rounded
on one side and 4 shaped on the other,
greenish yellow in color. and in cIrcanfer-
sace about the size O. large lead pencil
When place7 on a table they roll over and
skip about. sometimes actually jumping q
good txo inches When held between tbe
thumb and forennger they are felt 70 best
as strongly as the tnrob6.ny OF a strong
mans p1lse. TIE agricultural department.
81 Washington has been acquainted w1t1
the rarity since ISs4-St- Louis Republic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
Victorian Gold Mining.

Gold mining in the colony of Victoria
shows decided tendency 10 decline. Be
tween the last TWO decennial censuses the
number of miners fell from 81 ,425 TO So.
lS9, and the population On the gold fields
from 210. ABS to 2S0, ga, and this in the face
of an increase in the total population OF
I3l GOO Eight years later-that is, at the
close of iSse-the mining department esti-
mated the gold miners TO number - .o47
only. This total was very nearly equally
divided between alluvial and quartz min
ing-the latter. however, Slightly prepon-
deratI1g. The Chinese miners, who only
count for Isl in this number, are nearly
all engaged in the aliuvial mining. g.-Lon-
don Telesraph.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14

ed Gen. Sherman, is one OF the tnree
sole surviving army commanders Of the
United States during the great war Of the
rebellion, the others being Gems. Banks
and Rosecrans. In the course of events he
will probably not be long with us; but for
one shall be sincerely sorry to see the old
hero go. He has had some Of the bitterest
enemies any man ever had; but on the
other hand he has had the consolation of
knowing he has not merely the admiration
of his friends, but their veneration. There
are men in Boston at least who idolize him,
and at signal would sacrifice their politi
cal, social or business prospects to follow
him, relying implicitly upon his superior
judgment and the purity of his motives.
WILLIAM +. MURRAY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
WEATHER BULLETIN.

UNITED STATES SIGNAL OFFICE,
WICHITA, KAN, March "A, 1891.
The highest temperature was 34', and
the lowest 23a, and the mean 2So.
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Fair weather, slowly rising temperature,
warmer Sunday.
Last year on March 13 the maximum tenn
perature was SIS, minimum 81, mean 440
Two years ago the corresponding tenn
peratures were Csc, 43e. 560.
B. L. WALDRoN, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
March IL, 9 p. m.-Forecast until p. m.
Saturday.
For kansas--Fair and warmer by Sun
day, winds becoming southeasterly.
For Missouri-Fair and warmer by Sun
day; west winds.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
RPIEES

A Belpume Duffield. one of the oldest
members of the Detroit bar, is dead at the
age of of 20 years. He was relative OF
Gladstone's.
The late snow storm in Texas was the
heaviest known in three years.
Peter Mcdonald. Parnellite member OF
the English house OF commons, from
Kingston, is dead
Patrick Lanigan, of Olathe, a brakeman,
has secured judgment against the Santa
Fe road for S6, $50 for the loss of hand
while coupling cars.
The Loomis building and contents, at
Emporia, Kan. was totally destroyed by
fire. The loss is about $4,000, with ill.,
surance of about s., $40.
The wedding of Miss Nellie Bayard,
youngest daughter OF ex-Srcretary Bay
ard, to Count Lowenhaupt, Of Sweden,
will take place early in April.
The officials of the Ohio penitentiary be-
lieve that, in the person OF George Elmer,
Van Vert county convict, they have dis
covered Tascott, the murderer of Smell,
the Chicago millionaire.
Canada has not yet received an invita-
ton to take part in the worlds fair.
Fifteen young men and women narrowly
escaped suffocation by the explosion of
sulphur gas boiler at the brush factory of
Charles B. Miller, at ShoemakersviIle, Pa.
Henry Hall, of Council Bluffs, Ia, who
fenced to the penitentiary for life. He is
20 years old.
The California legislature has passed an
anti-Chinese bill, which provides for the
issuing of certificates of residence to those
now in the state and excludes all others.
The body of George Z. Close, who had
lately arrived at Sterling Ills, from Kan
sas City, Mo, was found in a thicket near
the town with revolver in his hand and a
bullet hole in his head
The treasury department bought 303, 600
ounces of silver yesterday, at prices rang
ing from SO 1908 to so 1905.
Two hundred and fifty soldiers at Fort
Omaha are down with ''the grip" The
hospital is filled with sick men.
The people of Newburgh, n. Y, think
they felt the shock of an earthquake at l
o'clock this morning.
Brazil is said to be on the eve of another
revolution A numerously attended meet
ing of senators and army and naval officers
resolved to pronounce against the govern
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
He Scored One.

Mrs. Mervileux-What Is the longest
word in the English language, Mr.. Pom
soby?
Ponsoby -DispropoEionab!e
ness.
Miss Aervllleux (pouting}-Do you know
Tel me, then, which IS the most difficult
10 pronounces
Ponsohy-When with you. good by
Uarpers Bazar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14

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-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
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 it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, MI
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14

Nr. De Broszr--I aEa q defar!ter. and
I want yoa to defend ne
Great Lawyer - Certainly. NJ. D.
Broker: III ge; yo1 Of all right Have
10 fear. How many millions is iss
Mr. De Broker with dignity Sir. /
En shoy1 Only fer thozsaz.as. au1 !
hope 70 pay that some day.
Great Lsgysv TO Office boyg-1 zu.es.
show tnis vlls soourars4 sae doorr-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14

Old Gentle-nan-Area' you sorTy no~
that yon didn't work for yoUr inoi-ey
Ike other people,
Conyict-rre worked hard f5r All sns
money | ever made, ssr.
Old GeafIeman-I though. yoa WerS
here for counterfeiSIng.
Convict-So | am I made 500 N
tins and tweaies, and I've done ten
a. hard lahor for L.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
A 'Longshoreman'. Sense of Modesty.

"You would hardly believe what silly
ideas some rough, uneducated men have
about propriety," said the nurse, as she
snoothed out the pillow and rearranged
the bed covers with a gentleness and a
dexterity that recalled to the patient The
mlnistering hand Of mother to her sick
boy. II recollect nursing a big long
shoreman when l was in the hospital,
who had an idea of chivalry which, mis-
taken and nonsensical though il was,
yet was refreshing in one of his class.
He had been in some fight in "a shop near
the river, and had received a mum Der OF
bad wounds. His antagonist had cut
right for his heart, ana had made thrc5
or four gaping slashes IN his chest
''Ihe injured man was one of the best
built men | ever saw, and If his chest
had not been padded with thick mus
cles. he would have been murdered out
right As it was. he was In critical
condition, and only the best cara and
treatment could save his life. The sur
geons dressed his wounds the first few
days, and then turned the task over 10
me. went up to the patient. whose
name was jackson, the next day, and
began TO lay back the covers of the bed.
What are you doing?' he asked.
81 am going to dress your wounds,
/ Iansvered.
"'You, q lady3 he said in astonish-
nent.
"'Of course: come. 10 nonsense
went on. for he had grasped the cover in
his weak hands and was trying TO prs-
vent my laying il back. / tried 20 argue
with him, Du. he bIushed and said dog
gedly that he wouldn't let lady dress
his wounds. | told hiu he would die II
he didn't les me take care Of him, bat hs
said he didn't care Il ne did. so had %
send for the surgeon After several days
the patient was persuaded 70 let ne
dress the wounds, pE. he tnrned crimson
when he barred his chest fox rze. al
though he had 10 expos little more thzn
a society woman dces wn@n she wesrs a
ball gown Well. the 'iongSirozeraaa got
well. and since then / have been ccn-
rinced THAI ths coarseSt men ere II
without instincts OF geatiatyH
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14

BELLEFoNTAINE. o., March 13.-The
temperance people here are greatly
shocked over the escapade of Mayor A. l..
Wright, who forgot his solemn promise to
them not to get drunk while in Office
made year ago if they would elect him
mayor.
Last Monday he filed himself with bad
whisky, becoming SO hopelessly drunk
that he had To be carried from the street
mp to his office. Wright had agreed to
resign if he got drunk while he was
mayor, but now be refuses to do so and
there is consequently considerable talk of
taking measures to have him removed
from the office.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
FINIS.

TOPEKA, Kas., March 13-The house
this morning revoked its former action
concerning final adjournment. The senate
paid no attention to the resolution, and,
Immediately after receiving it, adopted a
house concurrent resolution to adjourn
sine die at 1880. The governor answered
the committee which called upon him that
he had no further messages to submit to
the legislature, and at 1890 the presiding
officers of the two bodies declared them
adjourned sine die.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
a RRlINEtO SIIINInE

lNnTANAPOLIs, Ind, March l3--Late last
night Mrs. Rhinehold, young bride. and
daughter of prominent citizen, shot and
killed herself. She left note, saying that
beat and cursed her. and tried TO make her
think she was unfaithful
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
TRAIN RORRE rs

TRINIDAD. Colo. March l3.-The train
robbers, Mccarthy, Gould and Carroll,
who attempted TO hold up a Santa Fe pas
senger train near here several months ago,
entered plea of gnilty, as charged of
robbery and assault with intent to kill
Higgins, the fourth one, is out on So. 900,
bond, which the court declared forfeited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14

That invaluable liniment. Salvation Oil,
can be bought for twenty-five cents
bottle.
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup saves time and
strength IN its effects upon coughs or colds
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
MISSOURI RAILWAY BATES

ST. Louis, March l3-The lower branch
OF the state legislature today passed a bill
reducing railroad freight rates - per cent
on gram, cattie, farm machinery and build
ing material
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
UNEASY SFTTl FRS.

LITTLE Rock. Ark, March ia decis-
ION of the supreme court, by which 275, 600
acres of land donated by an act of congress
to the railroads of the state reverts TO the
state, has caused much excitement among
the farmers to whom the land has been
sold
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
THE CHlLDREN's SUNDAY NIGHT.

Oftent1mes, as the daylight dies,
And the distant chapel bell
Re-echoes to the sunset skies,
Come the dreams w'e love so well;
Our thoughts go back long years ago,
Aud children's voices softly flow,
AS in the Sunday twilight dim
They sing together some sweet hymn.
On Sundays, as the sunlight fed
And the twilight mists arose,
When skies were paling overhead
And the day grew to close,
The children of our house would raise
Their voices in hymn of praise;
And as l dream | seem to hear
The echoes swelling sweet and clear.
We used to sing-I with the rest
Till the daylight passed away;
Each had the hymn he loved the best,
And we know them all today;
And when we hear the church bells chime
There lives that fair old Sunday time,
While in our dreams the sweet refrain
OF long ago comes back again.
e-Tlavel Scott Mines in New York Ledger
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-03-14
AN FL ECTION PROMISE.

BEECHAM's PILLS cure bilious and nerv-
GUS ills
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
ROCK 1ISLAND. FRIDAY DECEMBER IL, 1891
me Law on the subject.

In reply, you are informed that the act an
proved July 5, 1884. entitled "An act to amend
an act to execute certain treaty stipulations
relating to Chinese, approved May g. lSSs2 - pro-
Nldes as follows: Section !. Any person who
shall bring into knowingly, or cause to be
brought into the United States by land or shall
aid or abet the same, or aid or abet the land
ing IN the United States from any vessel of any
Chinese person not lawfully entitled TO enter
the United States, shall be deemed guilty OF a
misdemeanor, and SHALL on conviction thereof,
be fined in a sum not exceeding 81 600 and inn
pr1soned for a term not exceeding one year,
Seems to Cover the whole Case.
Under the provisions of this section all per
sons concerned in the unlawful importation of
Chinese by railroad or by other means are
clearly amenable TO the penalties therein pre-
scrlbed; and II is suggested that you so advise
the proper officials of railroad companies whose
lines enter your co lection district from Can
ada Hereafter you will report to the district
attorney for his official action any instance
where Chinese persons are brought by rail
into your district who are not furnished with
the certificates required by the sixth section OF
the act approved May 6, 1882, as amended by
the act approved July >, 1884. together with the
names of the railway officials responsible for
such transportation.
Must Inspect at the Border.
In reply to your intimation that necessary
inspection of persons and papers cannot lie
made before arrival at the first port of entry
IN your district, you are informed that the law
Is mandatory and prohibits the entrance into
the United States of Chinese not legally er.
titled to the privilege. The inspection of trains
FOR the purpose indicated, must. therefore, be
made at the border and you should instruct
your officers accompanying the train to make
inspection so as not Il interferfere unncces-
saluy with the railway schedules.
Respectfully yours.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
TROUBLE ON THE WEDDING DAY
The Religious Issue Gives the Couple
Much Worry.

The Religious Issue Gives the Couple
Much Worry.
MATAwN, y. J., Dec Il-Miss Maggie
Hines, Of keyport, and Mr.. Frederick
Collins, Of Jacksonville, Fla, were to
have been married at o'clock Wedues-
day. The Hines family were members
of the Roman Catholic church here, and
when the invited guests arrived at the
Hines cottage they supposed that the
ceremony was 10 be Roman Catholic
one. When it was learned that an Epis-
copal minister was to perform the cere-
mony great indignation arose, many of
the guests making preparations to leave.
A Rule That Could BE Ignored.
The bridegroom sent for Father O'Dou-
nell, who. on learning the nature OF the
call, refused 20 perform the ceremony
After consultation it was decided TO re-
pair to the Roman Catholic church here
Here another obstacle was met. The rules
which forbade a house wedding also for
bade a minister TO unite couple whose
names had not been read out in church fer
at least two Sundays prior to the wed
ding. After some time this obstruction
was overcome, and the couple were finally
united.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
A Verdict in the GiIIham Casa

ALTON, H., Dec. 1.-THE jury in the
case of Starkey and Brown, charged with
the murder of ex-senator Gillham, after
being ont four Gays and eight hours, has
rendered a verdict of guilty. The jury
fixed the sentence of both men at thirty
years in the penitentiary. The .rial of
wyatt, who turned states evidence, will
be continued 10 another term of court
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
Value of the Wheat Crop.
senator PETERS First Move.

WASHINGTON, Dec. ll.-Scnator PETER
wants congress TO inquire into the profits
of mouey-lending. He offered resolu-
tion yesterday providing for "an investi-
cation OF the expenses attending this
business. In a lengthy preamble he COM
plains that money, when loaned at legal
and customary rates of interest, yields
larger profit than is realized in industrial
pursuits, "the law" he says, @uhus afford
ing to money protection not accorded TO
any other Kind of property"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
BILLY cARsoNs READY .GuN.n
He Kills His Wife's Mother. Wounds
Her Father and Escapes

PUEBLO, Co., Dec. I1-Billy Carson, a
descendant of the old scout "Kit" Carson,
some years ago married daughter of
William Russell, a ranchman, living ON
Purgatory creek. The marriage prove d
an unhappy one, and Mrs Carson re-
turned to her parents home Yesterday
Carson went over to the Russell ranch
and quarrel ensued. The mother-in-
law, who is of Mexican blood, went for
Russell with an axe. The latter drew a re-
volver, killed her, wounded Russell and
then fled.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
Rev.-Gov. Chase oniciated.

TAYLoRsvILLE, Dec. IA swell we'd
ding took place at high noon yesterday in
this city, the contracting parties being
Miss Mary Ida, the youngest daughter
of George Lienhart, leading citizen Of
the place, and ]. Z. Harrison, of Spencer.
Ind. Five years ago the Rev. Ira j.
Chase, now governor of Indiana, prom
ised to officiate at the marriage of his
friends, and though pressed with the
cares of state yesterday redeemed his
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11

WASHINGTON, lee ll.-Accoyding to
the current reports Blaine has assured the
president that he will publicly announce
that he will not lie candidate for the Re
publican nomination at Minneapolis next
June, in fact viii be completely ont of the
contest under any circumstances. These
reports come from men who are recog
nized as thoroughly couversant with ad-
ministration affairs
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
THE RAILWAYS AND All SIN.
Their Duties and Responsibilities as
Fixed by United States Law

Their Duties and Responsibilities as
Fixed by United States Law.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE following
important letter touching the importa-
tion of Chinese from Canada has been
written by Acting Secretary Spaulding to
the collector of customs at Burlington. VT:
SIR:-Thhe department has received your
letter of the 5th inst, in which were inclosed
letters from the general passenger agents of
the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific rail-
ways regarding the liability OF the roads they
represented in the matter of transportating
Chinese persons seeking admission into the
United States. 1t appears that it had been
suggested TO the railway officials referred TO
that their respective companies violated the
law relating to the exclusion of Chinese when
they convey to points in the United States
persons of that race who are not lawfully en-
titled to enter our territory, and you ask in /.
structions on the subject.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
Was Too Lon: in Coming.

COLUMBUS. O., Dec. IA letter ad-
dressed to the late Land Bill" Allen.
whose death occurred two weeks ago, was
received Wednesday by County Infirmary
Director Filler. 1t proved to be from his
son, Rhoads Allen, who is living at Ed
son, Kan. Tue writer urges his father to
come and live with him Mr.. Filters re-
ply will probably be the first news of his
fathers death TO reach him
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dee. Il -Doorkeeper Tur-
ner left Washington yesterday for New
York. 1t is rumored hat be was sum
moned by Croker for consultation in re-
gard to appointments to the offices under
his control. There are l52 positions to be
filed The total sum annually dlsbursed
exceeds Sl3I 900
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-12-11
The SENATE BREAKS THE RECORD.
More Than six Hundred Bills Introdz oed
in Two Hours.

More Than six Hundred IsnIs Introd oed
in Two Hours.
WASHINGTON. Dee. II The senate de-
voted lis time yesterday to the introduc-
tion Of bills and for . day broke the rec
ord Six hundred aud eleven bills and
ten Joint resolutions were offered in less
than two hours and were sent down to the
government printing office to be put in
cold type before being distributed among
the respective committees The list in
cluded three free coinage bills. three anti
Chinese bills, number Of characteristic
Alliance measures from Pfcffer Of Kan
sas and several joint resolutions bearing
on the election of presidential electors
Turpie of Indiana gave notice of an in
tention to speak on the subject next
week. Plumb also gave notice of an in
tention to press the consideration of
resolution for the removal of Gen. Grants
remains to Arlington.
A Few of the Bills Tut Forward.
Bills were introduced: To establish
postal savings banks; to appoint COM
mission to revise the patent laws; to pro-
vide for the erection of public buildings
for postoflices in towns and cities where
the postoffice receipts for three years
preceding have exceeded 5000 annually;
for building at Grand Haven, Mich, and
another at Menominee, Mich; to revive
the grade of lieutenant general; to pre-
vent food adulteration; to suspend the
coming of Chinese laborers to the United
States; to reduce letter postage TO ] cent;
providing for an income tax 10 pay pen
sions, and for service pension.