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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

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 il
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. CA.
LOUISVILLE. kY NEW roRS. GY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

has about five times the concentration of
the original juices-that is, five times the
percentage OF the total solids-it was reas-
enable to expect that five times the weight
of the material would be precipltated py
the alcohol. On the contrary, we found III
the few experiments made that only from
two and a half to three times the weight
of the material was thrown down, as com
pared with the fresh juices. H. Is seen
from this that in the long continued boil
ing which the molasses has to undergo in
concentrating it for sugar making pur-
poses the gums and other matters preclpl-
fated by alcohol have changed their ma
ture TO a certain extent, and have become
TO that extent soluble in the alcohol.
When the agricultural appropriation bill
comes up in the house Chairman Funston
and the committee will endeavOr to have
the amendment providing for the "alcohol
experiments adopted. The principal
point is TO remove the tax from alcochol
manufactured for this purpose, but it is be-
lieYsd that free alcohol and an approprla-
tion of S25,0O0 or continuing the expert
ments will revolutioniZe the sorghum
sugar industry 1t is a noticeable fact
that the sorghum sugar mills are nearly
all located in Kansas. n state winch strlctiy
prohibits the manufacture of alcohol, the
very article which now appears 10 DE
tion an ablolute success. The legislation
asked in the agricultural bill looks toward
the establishment and maintenance OF
small distillery for making alcohol at
each sugar mill This may shock the SEN
sibllities of some of the Kansas prohibi-
tionists, but il they want sorghum sugar
they must take little alcohol with 1t.
Farmer Funston is good prohibition
ist, and he has, therefore. hedged about
the proposed alcohol diStilleries with the
following precautionary inhibition:
ANY person who produces distilled splr-
its Oh the premises of a manufacturer OF
sugar, or VINO removes any spirits there
from, in violation of this act or any regu-
lation issued pursuant TO this act, shall.
on conviction thereof, he fined not less
than 81 900 nor more than 5000, and the
spirits aud the premises on which the spir-
its were produced shall be fofeited TO the
United States"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
A DARING ROBBERY.

LONDON, Feb IG.-A decided sensation
has been caused in the city today by dar-
ing bank robbery committed in broad day
light A stylish dressed man accOsted in
the National Provincial Bank of England,
No. 1l2 Bishop Gate. within a block or the
London branch of the Bank of Scotland, "A
clerk from the last mentioned bank, who
was standing at the public counter OF the
National Provincial bank in the act of
making deposit of money, when spoken
by the stranger, the clerk turned toward
him and repl ed to his question. While
the conversation was 20 ng on, a man who
was evidently an accompiice of the stylish
stranger, snatched from the clerk wallet
containing bonds and checks representing
many thousands of pounds and ran. out
of the bank and has not been captured.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
POWDERLY AT TOPEKA.

TOPEKA, Kan. Feb. 16-Grand Master
T. V. Powderly tonight addressed a large
audience in representative hall. He was
introduced by United States Senator-elect
PETER, and spoke of the purposes of the
Knights of Labor. He urged the Knights
of Kansas to cooperate with the Farmers
Alliance. and said the aim of the two or
ganiZations was about the same. He de-
Glazed in favor of the government owner
ship ot railroads and telegraph systems.
He said he was proyectionist but not for
high tariff.
Just before the close of his address Mr..
Pow6erly was overcome by an attack OF
heart disease. and sank back into a hair.
1t was some time before he was able to
speak. Physicians say his condition Is
not dangerous.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
AUTHOR OF COLONEL CARTER.
r. Hopktnson Smith, Contractor, Writer
Artist and Elocutionfst-
ISpeciaI N,r-eSpondeuce

r. Hopktnson Smith, Contractor, Writer,
Artist and Eiocutionist-
Especial Correspondence
NEW YORK. Jan. GA man of rather
spare figure, medium height, dark eyes
and nervous hands, with voice in
which there are occasional infections, re-
minding you of that softened southern
speech so vainIy represented by the rep
etition of the vowel, and laugh that
rings out true. There is quick, decided
manner, and the talk reflects the de-
cision of the mind; yet in moment the
graver, kindlier side of the character Is
shown in a half allusion tinged with
pathos or with poetry. The transitions
are quick from mood to mood; stll not
so quick they may not be followed with
delight.
Perhaps the most striking thing about
the man is the odd originality of his
views on subjects coming mp IN the des-
ultory talk, but on analysis this seems
to spring from humor as gentle as 1t is
keen. He seems to look on life from the
position of one to whom his fellows offer
the most delicious of all comedies, and
while you laugh as he shows you the
scenes and situations which amuse him
so much on the world stage about him,
you notice the ready sympathy with sor-
row or the generous admiration of what
is noble and good. This is the man who
is the author of Colonel Carter or
Cartersville," serial now running IN
The Century Magazine.
81 began writing Carter said Mr.. +.
Hopkinson Smith to me as we sat be-
fore delicious fire of wood in his stu
dio, under the name of Stories at the
Dinner Table had told the story Of
the postmaster, which is in the second
chapter, for years, and knew lot of
others | thought good. l wanted a
chance to bring Virginia colonel, who
was gentleman, to the table that he
might tell some Of them, and | wanted
a negro to tell the goose story. But
Carter got hold of me. l had known
him in my mind for years-the tall,
slight, southern gentleman, reared under
influences which have now passed away
forever. He was man who from train
ing, temperament and hereditary inhu-
ences looked on all things as he looked
on the shooting of the postmaster. Ut
terly impractical from our northern
standpoint, he was keenly alive to the
demands of honor, of truth, and of what
a gentleman should be-a tender man
in his love for others, a gentle man In
all ways, a chivalrouS man as he Under
stood chivalry.
Il knew there was much that was
beautiful and good and true in the old
southern meaning of the word chivalry
and was anxious to rescue it from the
position into which it has been forced
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
AN IRRIGATION COMPANY.

TOPEKA, Kan. Feb 16.-A new irriga-
tion and water company has been formed
here for operating in all parts OF Kansas In
constructing and maintaining dams, race
WAYS, aquedUcts, canals. wells and such
other works aud appliances as may be re,
Quired for the collection, conveyance ana
use of water for manufacturing, supplying
water and water power. and Tor utilizing
and supplying water for the purpose OF
irrigation. One Of the principal purposes
of this company is to put ia operation
system of irrigation that can be used Dy
individual farmers at a small expense, and
whether situated on streams or not.
Where streams can be utilized
that will be done, but it IS
believed that nearly every quarter section
in the state can be successfully irrigated,
in whole or i'm part by an outlay of only
few hundred dollars, and this will increase
the value Of the land from three TO ten
times its present value. With proper irr-
cation, one-fourth of "A farm will often
produce more than whole quarter sec
ton in its natural condition; and sure
crop on part of the farm is better than
the uncertain chances without irrigation.
Wherever il can be successfully done 1t IS
also proposed 10 use the water for the pur-
poses of power. The company is organ
lied with a capital stock OF 81, 100000, and
will have its headquarters IN Topeka. The
incorporators are I. D. Thatcher, W. y.
l.. Thompson, Thomas Page, j. Thomas,
j Il. Billiard, Il. w. Harrison, Harvey ID.
Rice, John Norton, w. Tweeddale and \.
T. ,jOneS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
Smoking Florida tobacco?'
Loves Sacrifice.
CHAPTER

ihAflth i.
SIS your heart set on it, Jennie?" asked
the father with a faltering voice
1T is, papa" said his daughter firmly
CHAPTER II.
"She shall have itr exclaimed the
proud banker, as ne toiled and planned
and schemed in the little back room that
adjoined his business Office. she shall
bave it if it beggars me
And day by day his operations grew
bolder, and wealth poured into his cof-
fers as never before.
CHAPTER III.
Would be glad TO make the price
lower, Mr.. Means, as favor 70 You, but
it is impossible. Yes, your check is good
for any amount. but in transaction Of
this magnitude you Will permit me 20 see
that it IS a certified check. Thanks
That is entirely satisfactory. The article
is yours, Mr. Means"
CHAPTER ".
"Jennier-and the face Of the aoting
father was ashy psle-"Jenniel Ny
child! 1t is yours at last But / shall
not be able to buy European prince for
you until year after next
With trembling hands he gave Der a
rose he had purchased at a State street
florists and tainted away.-Chicsgo
Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
lNnlANA,s SLEEPING BOY.

COLUMBUS. Ind. Feb. i6.-Jesse Streitt.
the Is ) ear-old boy, OF Seymour. who fell
from a hayloft some months ago, since
which time he ha> had two or three long
sleeping spells. but seemed TO recover
from his injuries. fell asleep again We'd
nesday noon and can not be awakened.
Before going 10 sleep he told his mother
he was going 10 take y long nap and
would be stronger when he awakened.
His heart beats regularly, but very mildly.
and ne appears to suffer but little pain.
bis skin Is generally moist. His position
Is changed regularly. a small quantity
OF milk Is put IL hls mouth, but he does
not seem 10 swallow IL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
THE LEGISLATURE.

senate that no wild or visionary measure
calculated in its nature or by its provisions
to injuriously affect the people of this state
or the credit of the same, can or Shall pass
this body.
Senator Osborn asked unanimous con-
sent to reconsider the vote by which the
Lockard seed grain bill was lost. Ii was
granted. and the vote was reconsldered
senator I,ockard moved that the bill be
referred to a committee of three, with re-
quest that they report at the earliest prac-
ticable moment. Adopted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
WEATHER BULLETIN.
UNITED STATES SIGNAL. OFFICE
yT,-,,r Kar Fob 16 1891

UNITED STATES SIGNAL OFFICE
WICHITA, KAN. Feb. 10, 1881. }
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Cloudy weather, with occasional hurrles
of snow; cooler.
The maximum temperature yesterday
was $40, minimum 230, mean 2o1
Last year on Feb. l6 the maximum tenn
perature was 6S0, minimum 39', mean Oh.
Two years ago the corresponding tenn
peratures were 350, %, 2S'.
b. L. WALDRoN. Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, u. u
Feb. 10. p. m.-Forecast until P. m
Tuesday:
For Kansas-Fair Tuesday; variable
winds; warmer Wednesday morning.
For Missouri-Colder; northwesterIy
winds, with cold wave; fair Tuesday
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
AmlJRDERER TURNEDLOosE.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Ok, Feb. 16-Sheriff
Iytle. Of Cleveland county, arrested Pres
ton Armstrong, the deputy marshal who
shot and instantly killed Stephen Penson-
aur, sergeant of the Potts. Sac and Fox,
Iowa and HickapOo Indian police, last Sun
day night. near Shawneetown. He nOti-
fed the sheriff Of this county OF the arrest.
but as the train was late an officer could
not reach Cleveland county as soon as
Lytle thought be should, and be. upon his
own responsibility. released Armstrong
from arrest, who Immediately fed the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
SwlNDllNG THF FARMERS

VANDALIA, Iii Feb IA swindle IS
being perpetrsted by a gang OF men who
are travelling about the country represent
ing themselves as house painters. They
work exclusively IN the country and ma ke
the uususpecting farmer their victim. For
s. they agree to paint the roof OF a build
ing When finished a bill for g. Is pre-
ssnted for the work and forty gallons OF
paint at tine rate Of 81 80 a gallon, which
the victim by signing contract has obli-
gated bimself 10 pay.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

First Investor-I wasn't able 20 get
around to the meeting last night. Did
they succeed in getting the flying ma
chine company on q solid basis II last
Second lnveStor-I suppose you might
call 1t that The inventor told Us ne
wasn't able yet 70 get the blamed thing
of the grourd.-Indianapolis Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
The McARTHYITes ACTION.

LONDON, Feb. l6.-At a meeting Of Nc
Carthyite members of parliament today.
il was resolved to acquiesce in the PROPOSE
tion 10 vote the remainder Of the league
funds e35. 90, TO the benefit Of the eyicted
tenants. provided the money be distributed
by the Tenants Defense association Il
WAS also resolved TO end avor 20 secure, By
legal meane, control OF United ireland.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
THE ATWOOD ASSASSIN.

CANTON, Mo-, Feb. 16.-J. NJ Wooling-
ton, OF Plstt county, H.. passed through
this city this afternoon with Noble Ran
die. who is wanted in Platt county TO
answer for the murder of John Gebhard,
at Atwood, III. Randle went from Atwood
TO Decatur, then TO 81. Louis, then to his
daughters in Iowa. then he came to this
city. and from here to St Clair county,
where he was captured by !. Crayne and
held till the Illinois authorities came after
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
GuTHRlE ENTERPRISE

SpeclaI Dispatch % the DaIIy EhgIe
GUTHRIE, Ok, Feb. l6.-At a rousing
meeting held by the Guthrie Board of
Trade over 81, 900 were raised in few min
utes to purchase a site for Touring mill.
The guarantees are up and the mill viii
be ready for business June !.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
ARSENIC INTHE COFFEE.

MILAN. Tenn, Feb 16-Today at Hum
boldt. this county. while at dinner, Bob
Birdsong and family were poisoned, as
were also three negroes. The coffee pot
was examined and a white substance, sup-
posed to be arsenic, was found in the coffee
grounds. The negro woman VINO made
the coffee did not drink of it, and is sus-
pected of having committed the deed.
Two of the negroes have died.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
JOHNSTOWN FLOODED.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 16.-A special
from Johnstown says: Ats o'clock this
evening all the north part Of
the city is covered and the
water is raising rapidly owing to the
steady rains. On the south side and
in Cambria hundreds of houses are flooded
and the people are getting away in boats
and all bridges but one have been swept
away. All the lower town houses are
deserted and the people are huddled in the
dwellings on the higher ground.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
n e,..,,,- and waking.

Mrs. oIdfdzet Is much VorrieG Aooe' he
daughter The other night she A,sss1 .se-,-'- -e-'
and the young lady marnG GTea ~ e. 50 y.
''Oh, Charley, you've snA'e1 u ''-'
raus:acherf-Binghan hsPoo41CA-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

Jewish ladies are making remarkable
progress in the liberal ideas Of the time.
They have at length engaged IN p1blic
Speaking, and Miss Ray Frank has beeE
permit TIED to speak n the synAgogues-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
Isrtc In Ca Driver

What. You charge ne two MARKS Tor
the little distance that you have driven
me-
Il beg your pardon How could Ee-p
Il that the distance vas 50 short = ne-
genie BlsSser.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

Do not take any chances in being poison
ed or burnt to death with liquid stove
polish, paints and enamels in bottles. The
Rising Sun stove polish is safe, odorless;'
brilliant, the cheapest and hest stove pol
ish made, and the consumers pays for no
expensive tin or glass package with every
package,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
THr ReAzn IAN CONSTITUTION.

RIO JANEIRo, Feb. l6-In the assembly
the constitution has passed its second read
ing. The election OF the president OF the
Republic VIII be held immediately. The
leading candidates Tor the presidency are
GSIa pstonSeca and Senior Morales.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
s FIREMAN KILLED

NEW WESTMINSTER, 3. C. Feb 10
This city was visited yesterday by a con-
fagrati0n which destroyed about $4,000
worth Of property, and caused the death OF
John McCannon, a member Of the fire de-
Dartmeut
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

Mlss Iillian-I feel vsry s1-ry for those
poor nsrse fellows who have 70 49, q , the
pins. they sl=aTs SEN 20 tired.
Niss CuttinE--TE z sue you'r. vs-y coz
conssdsrzte q thsn- Al tzey have 20 q
when you roL = 20 send bzck The bzIls.-
Weeks SpcEL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
FlREl FIRE!
And After All the Trouble 1t Was -
False Alarm.


And After All the Trouble 1t Was -
False Alarm.
1t was IL o'clock at night, and l was
going to my room in a Florida hotel.
when a woman came out of her room.
fully dressed, and asked:
"Do you belong to the hotel:'
mo, ma'am."
care there many people here to-
night"
1T is crowded"
"And it won't do to start a panic
Let me say quietly to you that the hote.
is ON fire. | nave known it for ten min
utes, but did not want to create an ex-
cltement.'
Are you sure, maam?' l asked
Entirely sure, sir. | smeiled the
smoke while in bed. You go quietly
down and tell the clerk. and | will
knock on all the doors on this floor"
She was wonderfully cool and col
lected, and never thought of doubling
her assertion. Going down by the stair
way, l beckoned the clerk aside and
told him of the fire. He went to the
elevator with me and ascended to the
third floor, where we found about twenty
half dressed people in the halls. The
woman who had given NE orders came
up and said:
Come this way. 1 don't think the
fire has much of start yet.
We followed her to her room and be-
gan to sniff and snuff. There was GER
tainly a strong odor of something burn
ing. but the clerk had taken only one
sniff when he went out and raped on
the next door.
"Hellor' called a voice.
Are you smokingi'
yes"
Smoking Florida tobacco"
'Yes; what of it:'
Nothing. Ma'am, You can go back
to bed. Much obliged to you for your
sagacity and wit, but both were little
too keen this time. The stingy old cuss
in that room is smoking swamp tobacco,
and It always smells like fire eating its
way under pine floor. detroit Free
Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
CHANGED POSITIONS.

ATcHIsoN. Kan, Feb. l6-E S. Calvin.
division superintendent of the Missouri
Pacific railway, has resigned. and will be
come superintendent of the Union Pacific,
with Headquarters at Pocatello, Idaho.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17
His Future Career.
Tribune.

Mamma - WHAT occupation Go you
think viii be best for our dearest boy
when he grows up
Papa think with llttle more home
training he vii make good sword swzi-
lower.-Judge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

The cure for colds must be short end
decisive" DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup fills
the bill.
Costs little. worth much-Salvation Oil,
only twenty-five cents bottle. Try 1t.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-17

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW r0RK. RY
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-12-01
Justice Court.

The case of the State of Nevada
against Virgin Correceo was tried
before ,ustics Hawthorne yesterday
afternoon and the defendant dis
missed.
Some days ago Correcco and New
ton Browning, together with third
party, who seems to have been the
aggressor and coacher, had row IN
front of Cagwin & Noteware's, and
INDUCED in little eye fresco work,
and were consequently summoned TO
appear.
Several witnesses were called, and
all the testimony pointed to the
urging powers of the third party,
VIII could not be found.
1t seems that Correcco invited
Browning To call him some names.
which the latter Immediately heaped
upon him.
In view of this fact Justice Haw-
thorne preached Correcco a short
sermon, warning him not to let such
maneuvering occur again, and dis
missed the case, paying no attention
to advising Newton, as he was con-
sidered rather weak minded and
not responsible.
He ordered the authorities to see
to the arrest of the man who kept
the row IN motion.
District Attorney Symmetrical
notified the Justice that he would as
soon as possible enter a charge of
trout" against Correcco, as the law
had been transgressed by the defend
ant
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-12-01
THE MINERS QUIT.
Candelaria Rates Dent Strike
Them Right.

As the miners in Candelaria re-
fused to work for SIS a day, the
Holmes and Mt. Diablo mines shut
down today.
The Holmes mill in Candelarla
and the Mt. Diablo mill at Soda
Springs will close down about the
10th, 11G miners signing paper
pledging themselves not to work for
less than s.. 80 a day or to allow
anyone to DO so.
Thefollowing dispatch was received
by d. H. jackson, superintendent
of the Holmes, last Saturday:
San FRANCISCO, Nov. 23, 1891.
70 D. II. jackson, Candelaria.
Make every arrangement to close
Gown mines Dee. LIST, retaining only
Waterman. Close mill as soon as
cleanup is complete. We cannot
pay more than S. per day OH account
of the present price of silver, and
prefer shutting down. Our offer
was in the interest of the Candlaria
miners, in order to keep running.
We Will not treat with any union.
BY order Of the Trustees.
W. j. SUTHERLAND.
1t is not expected that the mines
will resume. work until next Spring.
Business in the camp is at a
standstill, and the outlook this Win
ter is very gloomy
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-12-01
Funeral OF Mrs. Brown

The Methodist church was filled
with the sorrowing friends Sunday
morning who attended the last sad
rites performed over the remains of
a dear friend Rev. c. L. Logan
is his touching service moistened the
eyes of his hearers. Appropriate
music was rendered in farewell to the
soul that had taken its fight, after
which the remains were driven to
Empire and laid to rest beside her
husband, as this wish had been ex-
pressed in life. The pail bearers
were r, L. Logan, w. I. Hanford,
J. d. Kersey, Sardis, Summerfield,
A. NJ. McCabe and j. P. Woodbury.