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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

American Economist: 1--WE have pos
itively reliable information that one of
the largest purchasers of tin plates in
this country has lately signed contract
with foreign manufacturers for his sup
ply of tin plates with the new duty de-
Quoted from the price. The foreigner
does pay the tariff, doesn't he:' In this
particular case he does, but the simple
statement proves conclusively that the
reverse is the rule. If it were not, why
would the importer in the case mentioned
find it necessary to have the stipulation
specified in the contract?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
A Delusion and q Snare.

In discussing the SO called commercial
congress TO be held at Kansas City, the
Fredonia Citizen says: :'There is dan
ger that one result will be to increase
sectional feeling in the west; to strength
en- the existing antagonism to eastern
capital, the railroads, manufacturers,
sound currency, etc.: in short to attempt
to array the west and south against the
east. While politics will, ostensibly, be
ignored, political methods must be
urged as the means to accomplish the
ends desired. The congress might do
Kansas and the west the same kind of
good" that successful Alliance move
ment would. We consider this CONNER
cial powwow delusion and snake"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

The New York Sun dominates Repre-
sentative Holman of Indiana for speaker
of the next congress. Mr.. Holman
would no doubt make good presiding
officer, by reason of his ability and his
long service in that body; but there are
two circumstances that will defeat his
ambition IN that direction, if he has any,
and they are. that the Sun has cham
pioned him, and the state he comes
from, either one Of which is enough to
down the best man that could be named.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
CERTIFYING TO TEXAS BEEF.

Under the above pleading the Caves
ton News discusses the action of the
secretary of agriculture in restricting
the transportation of Texas cattle from
that state into other states and sections,
as follows:
''In 1884 congress passed an act con-
tanning the provision that Secretary
husk invokes for the purpose of confin-
ing Texas cattle within their present
area. The disease referred to is peculiar
IN that while 1t is pronounced contagious
1t does not affect the quality Of the
meat. Direct evidence of this is found In
the secretary's edict addressed to the gov
ernor OF this state. The language used
Is this: "The transportation of cattle
from said area for feeding or for any
other purpose, except immediate
slaughter, lis prohibited by the act Of con-
gress of May %, 1884" 1t might rather
be said that the department is dealing
with a liability to disease after change
OF climate and CHASING it as disease,
for it seems rather curious that animals
are proper to be butchered but not
proper to be allowed to live In the same
OSNtiNd ihOO w 0iSil llldE OC SCAt W
be butchered. Secretary Rusk has sup
pied Texas cattlemen with certificate
as to the healthy characteristics Of Texas
beef. Mark that the beeves are fit to be
taken north for immediate slaughter
They are healthy in Texas and for the
time necessary to slaughter them in the
north. They either become unhealthy
or cause northern herds to become I'M
healthy when brought into contact with
them only in the northern climate.
Consumers abroad will therefore under
stand that they have no occasion to be
afraid of Texas beef Only northern
cattle raisers have the slightest call to be
concerned about animals from Texas.
The agricultural department of the
United States certifies that Texas beeves
are proper for slaughter and consump-
ton. 1t Is equipped with scientific
apparatus controlled by scientific talent :"
Logically, the News point is well
taken, and yet, to use lawyers term,
it is but plea in avoidance as a defense
OF Texas cattle as being suitable to be
transferred to other localities for general
purposes-is. in fact, a half admission
'iio1 AOi any CIhOi pun PooC the'h AhliiIO-
date slaughter they are unfit, being
dangerous to the safety of native cattle
in such localities with which they may
come in contact. And on this point the
News does not deny nor intimate that it
thinks the regulation improper.
The circumstance that Texas cattle
will, if transferred at certain seasons of
the year, communicate fatal malady to
cattle of other states and sections, is a
to that state and its great 1--we
stock industry, but the balance of the
country is in no way responsible for it,
and cannot of right be made to suffer in
consequence thereof.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

The president and his secretary of az
riculture, in there communications to
the Kansas City meeting, both make
pleas for the maintenance of the home
market. but there is something of di-
vergence in their lines of argument In
a word, they don't sing in unison. But
that don't matter: they both aim at the
same thing. As Mr.. Harrison said on an
other occasion, it is the direction rather
than the length of the step that gives it
significance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

When the members of that CONNER
cial congress get to the place on the
menu where every word will look like a
corkscrew, then look out for resolution
declaring the Missouri river to be a nav
liable stream and demanding of con-
gress an appropriation to maintain Mis-
souri, river rates as against the state Of
Kausas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

jumped the high jump. In fact, II
stopped down suddenly. felt obliged 70
jump up straight into the air several
feet. broke the records and left the
pieces far behind me in high" and
broad" jumping, | smashed the lifting
machine, and in short did astonishing
feats in all that grade of work where the
action of the knees comes into play.
was heralded far and wide as new and
marvellous Splinter and jumper.
And, best of all. my trousers now never
bag. They keep their virgin form as
long as they hold togethsr.-New York
Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

One night Brown came home very late
and found his wife evidently prepared
to administer Caudle lecture. Instead
of going to bed he took a seat, and rest
ing his elbows on his knees, seemed abb
sorbed in grief. signing heavily and ut
tering such ordinations as Poor
Smith, poor fellow
Mrs. Brown, moved by curiosity, said
sharply, Whats the matter with
Smith
"Ah," said Brown, "his wife is giving
him fits just now
Mrs Brown let her husband off that
time. -EDhange.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
The sugar trust goes right a

The sugar trust goes right ahead plan
ming TO control the price OF that article
by restricting the quantity put upon the
market. just as though there was no law
nor public sentiment against such prac-
tees. ane nobody dares interfere. Next
10 the Standard Oil company, the Sugar
trust is, perhaps. the closest and most
arbitrary combine in this country. so
far it has proven TO be stronger than the
law and bigger than the government.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Speaking Of the eccentriciues of the
Kansas climate, Concordia last year was
the drouth center of the Republican val
ley. There were showers almost every
where within radius of 100 miles of
that town, but for two months not
enough rain fell at Concordia TO Stake
the thirst of robin. This year the rain
fall there has been four and one-halt
inches above the normal since January l,
and there is moisture till you can't rest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
The EAGLE Screams.


! the New York Sun.
am the American Eagle,
And my wings nag together.
Likewise. roost high
AND eat bananas raw.
Rome may sit on her
Seven hills and howl,
But she cannot
Sit On me,
VIII she please put that
In her organ and grind il,
l am mostly bird Of peace.
And WAS born without teeth,
Rut I've got t2lons,
That reach from the Storm
Beaten coast of the Atlantic
TO the golden shores of the
Piacd Pacific,
And use the Rocky Mountains
AS whetstones TO sharpen them on.
never cackle till
Lay an egg;
And point with pride
To the eggs I've laid
In tine last hundred years or so.
m game from
The point OF NY beak
TO the star-spangied tip
or my tail feathers.
And when begin
To scratch gravel.
Mind your eyes,
I'm the Cock of the Walk,
And the Henbird Of the
Goddess Of Liberty.
The only gollinac-ouS
L piuribus unum
On record.
I'm an eagle from Eaglevilie,
With a scream on me that makes
Thunder sound Ike
dropping cotton
On Still morning,
And my present address Is
Hall Columbia,
q. ). A..
See!
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Holv Ottawa.

From the Topeka Democrat.
One of the significant signs of the
times is the vote of Ottawa, Kan, in the
recent election.
Ottawa, holy Ottawa, was SO fired with
fanatic zeal during the brief reign of the
Original package" in Kansas that
church bells tolled and the people turned
out en- masse upon the approach of the
train from Kansas City, in order to con-
fiscate any possible stray bottle of beer.
The Capital, of this city, groaned, and
mourned, and bellyached, and turned
up the whites of its eyes at the absolute
purity of Ottawa as compared with the
rest of the world.
But enough. Ottawa went resubmis-
sion by 300 this spring, on straight re-
submission ticket.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
WHAT'S In a Name?

Two girls named Berry go to school In
Lawrence. One is called the elder Berry
and the other goose Berry.-EAGLE.
Two other girls 60 to school there, one
of whom is named Barrete and is a very
meek and diffident creature, while her
room mate is of an opposite disposition
and inclined to be tyrannical and over
bearing The boys call the pair Grin
and Bear It."-Iola Register.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

1t was formally announced that the
Kansas City commercial meeting would
utterly ignore political questions. and
yet it is expected that it will furnish a
key TO the political situation. II it does
and the key Will fit the combination, il
will be Il very clever achievement
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Ex-Congressman Butterworth thinks
reciprocity between the States and Can
ada good and beneficial thing to have
for this country, and that it is sure to
come at no distant day. The principle
that fair exchange is no robbery is the
prevailing sentiment among large per
Of the people of this country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Mr.. Cleveland didn't call names in his
excoriation of the recalcitrants of his
party in his Governors club speech the
other night, but he hit uncomfortably
close to some pretty prominent heads.
Ii there isn't some futtering and squeal-
ing it will be singular.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

The Emporia Republican says that
Blaine is winning the high distinction
of being Americas greatest living states
man." Blaine has been just that ever
since the death of Lincoln, and not only
the greatest in America but the peer of
Gladstone and bismarck.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

The Kansas City Times editorially ad-
vises the state of Kansas 10 increase the
salaries of the professors in her state
institutions all around. Wonder what
would become of Kansas City if she let
this state alone and attended strictly 10
her own affairs: Guess she would
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Physicians are now after the cat +,

IHytICIdH5 are HOW dI Ier Inc Cat WIFI
club 1t is a fact, they say, that cats
spread infectious diseases from house to
house, and consequently, the cat must
go. The physicians are no doubt right,
but the cat will continue to sit on the
back wall and grin at all the physicians
in the universe. The cat is here to stay
as long as the human family stays.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

j. N. Love, of Nebraska, is on his way
to San Salvador as representative of
this government. His first work will be
to re-establish relations between that
government and the United States,
which have been suspended since the re-
call of Minister Misener.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Stanley has been interviewed in Ne

Stanley has been interviewed in New
York He is delighted with his recep-
ton in the south. His share Of the
profits of the trip amount TO over $780,
600. The story that he failed 10 lecture
in Texas on account of eI-Confederate
prejudice he denounces as utterly ridicu-
lous. He was subject to Maj. Ponds
orders, and had to stick 10 his program.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

As soon as Mr.. ingalls, can come to
town and leave his wife sitting on the
seat of lumber wagon on the street for
two hours, while he discusses politics on
the corner, his bucolic proclivities will
not be deemed affected.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Of IA Republican members of the
New Hampshire legislature only six de-
sire Mr.. Harrisons denomination. But
there is nothing surprising in this when
it is remembered that Mr.. Blaine is their
next door neichbor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Plimpton, the man who invented the
roller skate, is very rich. The gentleman
who wrote ''McGinty'' languishes in Oh
security. Literature always tags behind
when it comes to rewards.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
The cr,.,s Briefly Outlined.

The leading editorial in the Butte
Daily Miner upon the Italian crisis is
placed directly under cut of an eagle
and flag, and is as follows:
Wave, flag, wave!
Scream, eagle, scream!
There they stand-emblems of liberty
and independence. Touch them if you
dare!
Whoop!!!
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

There appears to be something of an
issue joined between Messrs. Butter
worth and Mckinley on the reciprocity
idea as applied to Canada. The former
favors, while the latter is opposed to the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Another Fay.

He measures row Ire dress sic 5c-s
Within tie dry goods store.
And a. the seax4de soUn- pe-phaps,
Hell measure Il oace raore-
Coax R.vIrsr.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Not IAN ORIGINAL BELLE"

Rosamopd-I don't see how people can
call that hair Of hers chestnut.
BerthA-Don't you, That's because It's
been used often before by other people
Aunsey's Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

The Mala Vita society of Italy is akin
to the Malta. Several of its members
are being tried in Rome for murder.
Rome ought to try the New Orleans
plan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

All the leading political buns of the
state of Kansas are in Kansas City to-
day, receiving their quid pro quo in
liquid quantities.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

j. B. Grinnell, of Iowa, the man to
whom Horace Greeley said, go west,
young man, and grow up with the coun-
try" died a few days ago, rich and hon
orad
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

ingalls, walked up the main street in
Atchison the other day, at midday, with
a hoe over his shoulder. lie probably
took it back to the hardware store under
the cover of night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Rome belongs to the Alliance. 1t is
situated on seven hills. But these are
not potato hills, nor the alliance the Far
mers' Alliance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

It is to be sincerely hoped that dun
kin of Pumpkin" will not injure his rep
utation for mental solidity by issuing a
manifesto.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Wbv They CouId Not Rerin-

Amy TAT the football grounds}-Why
don't they begin to play?
Dolley-The surgeons haven't arrived
Yet-Judge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

There is a new law to be passed by The
Minnesota legislature, compelling men
to shut their eyes and keep them closed
on windy days while ON the street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Neither Event Occurred.

From the CherTyvale Commercial
R.submission was downed even in
Wichita at the last city election. If
Marsh Murdoch can account for that, he
will gain more notoriety than he did
when he went swimming with Jerry
Simpson.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

If Minnesota was Holland, the rustic
Dutch danes would have to lengthen
their skirts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Republicans in the senate could have
better spared several worse senators than
Edmunds, is the summary of popular
sentiment on the subject.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

An Usage City man put a dynamite
cartridge in his teeth and fred it. The
man lost his head.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

The Minnesota legislature forgets that
while they lengthen the skirts below
they license the way to an extra scallop
of the gown above.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Baron Fava should be entitled to a
pension for injuries sustained during the
late Italian difficulty.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Speaking of our navy, we forgot in the
late excitement that macaroni makes a
very good bean-shooter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Talmage is preaching series Of SER
mons on the ''PIagues of Great Cities. !"
1t Is understood that he will take up
Jerry Simpson next Sunday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Topeka, having jagged her last batch
of jointists, now claims that her people
are again sending to Kansas City for
their daily supplies of beer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

Ward McAllister will probably issue
an edict that sugar is not fashionable
any more. 1t is cheap now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Stranger Things Have Happened.

Stranger Things Have Happened.
From tho Lawrence Journal
Some one suggests that if Governor
Humphrey should join the Alliance that
Col Anthony would have to retire to
the Democratic ranks. Never Col. Dan
may conclude to so to shed sometime,
but never to the Democratic party.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

In the great infinite of possibilities
there is chance that the Washington of
Australia, may be an American.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

John d. Rockefeller carries a 25-cent
cane, and yet there are canes that can
be had for less money.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
The Tendency to Leglessness.
7, the Atchisou Champion.

From the Atchison Champion.
We are really growing deficient in legs.
Not that we are legless, but that our
lower limbs are rapidly becoming mere
rudimentary members for lack of proper
exercise. Horse and electric street cars
are great public benefit, but they are
decidedly, in an important sense, the
enemies of the individual, in that they
tend to tempt citizens to walk less and
ride more. Walking and, consequently,
proper leg exercise, decreases just in the
proportion that these great public con-
veniences multiply.
The result of much riding either in
cars OF other vehicles, is spindle shanks,
weak, uncertain steps and general air
of WEAKNESS which marks the present
generation. particularly those who ride
much.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

President Harrison doesn't carry an
encyclopedia with him, but he has a
number of newspaper men along.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
Not at the Patent Centennial
From the Washington Post.

Not at the patent centennial
From the Washington Post.
The original nikel-in-the-slot man
wasn't there. He died 200 years before
Christ. The authority for this state
ment is Examiner Aughinbaugh, Of the
patent Office, who has given the matter
considerable study. This ancient inven-
tor was a priest, who contrived an ar
rangement whereby the faithful could
drop a coin into little pan. This re-
leased lever, and while the coin was
dropping from the pan spoonful of
holy water was poured upon the person.
Since that time, said Mr.. Aughin-
baugh. '"there have been any number Of
these machines. We granted not less
than 400 patents. They have made
monographs profitable source Of rev
enue. Tie latest device is an English
machine, which first weighs you and
then announces your weight IN loud
voice
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15

"Weary" comes very near rhyming
wifi, larry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-15
A Discriminating Critic.

81 DISCRIMINATING CrlItc.
From the Atchison Champion:
Marsh Murdock's Wichita EAGLE
looks natural once more with "Snnfower
Simmer" as big as life. The Wichita
EAGLE is great, good newspaper.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-04-10

trary. the luck is against Thorn, the
ship is not rugged right.
There is one way only for a passen-
ger to escape the discomforts certain
to arise from enforced association with
uncongenial men, and that is by taking
congenial companions along. Let him
take his best friend, but no woman.
save one fearless OF danger and physic-
ally and mentally capable of enduring
hardship. should be carried away on
sailing ship.
In the matter of food the passenger
is sure to suffer, but this may be to his
advantage. An enforced change OF
diet will sometimes work wonders.
The fare of an ordinary ship consists
Of bread, beef, pork, peas. beans,
onions, oatmeal. cornmeal, sugar, tea
and coffee, with HOW and then some
canned goods. Many ships have bet
ter fare than this, but more have
worse. The chief objection which a
landsman makes to ship fare Is the
manner of cooking. The ships cook
boils the ham, boils tho beef, boils the
pork, even boiis the beefsteal1 when in
port. The pudding is boiled and so is
the tea Then, too, everything posi-
BILE is favored with onions. In d voy-
age of two months duration once made
by the writer he ate onions perforce
every day of the voyage, and on most
of the days twice.
Should the ships captain happen to
take dislike to the passenger, he
could make the unfortunate landsman
miserable in hundred ways, against
which there would be but one defence;
the passenger would have to thrash
the captain into state of terror. IL
takes pretty good fighter to whip tho
average ship captain.
Because a sea voyage is a novelty to
a landsman, however, he may find al
most endless resources of interest in
spite of the inevitable discomforts. He
can carry along a quadrant and the
necessary books and learn navigation
If he will. He can keep log. He
can fish attimes and can make study OF
sea birds. He can learn how sails are
made and a ship rugged, and something
OF how sailor work is done. He can
turn TO at some kinds OF work 10 his own
and the ships advantage. He can
study the sea and the seaweed. The
chances are that he will sleep twelve
hours out Of the twenty-four and read
his old magazines during most Of his
waking hours. II he does not become
anxious to reach port, if he can only
keep himself in mental condition
where he will want the voyage pro-
longed, he will get on very well; but
before going on long sea voyage he
had better try the shortest one he can
hear of-say passage from the coal
docks on the Delaware or about New
York harbor TO Bcston--and see how
| he likes il.