davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Mr.. SMITH EQUIVOCATEs.

Smith, the chairman of the transmits
souri, trust and freight combine, says in
an interview in the Kansas City Star,
that 1.-THE roads simply get together to
talk over freight matters" Upon our
table lies copy of the articles of agree
ment of that association. 1t is an iron
clad instrument of regulations with PEN
atty provisions of the severest character.
n violation of any agreement of the rail-
roads represented is punishable under
its sections, by fines which must be paid
within ten days. Chairman Smith, him
self, by name being empowered to draw
the draft covering the amount of the
fine. The chairman, under this Contract
and combine, Is authorized to examine
the books and papers of any Of all par
ties to the agreement and TO order any
road west OF the Missouri 10 meet any
rate he might name.
Oh yes, Mr.. Smith, you are an limo
cent traffic duck TO get together to talk
over freishts, but your association Is an
unlawful one, as the courts viii soon tell
YOU.
The state of Kansas has employed
three men, also. TO get together and talk
over freights. They are legal body
and they did little talking last week
under the head of "a decision of the
board Of railroad commissioners of Kan
sas IN the case of the Wichita Wholesale
Grocery company 1T al versus the Trans
missouri freight trust Mr.. Smith. after
lie has read Mr.. Ady's petition, would do
well to read that decision.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
HARMONY AMONG DEMOCRATS.

Evidently the sentiment among the
brethren Of the Democratic press Of Kan
sas is not so unanimous nor enthusiastic
for Dead Beat Hill for the presidential
nomination as the Topeka Democrat
would have its readers believe. The
Newton Kansan relates this little circum-
stance, inc dent to the banquet, the clos
ing seance to the meeting of the Demo
cratic editors in that place Friday night:
There was an evident suppressed feeling
existing between the adherents of Hill and
Cleveland; it was Smothered during the
convention, but when DR.. 5. F. Nicely. in
the closing speech classed Hill as The bet
ter politician it broke out in an undigni-
fled manner that created a sensation and
dis urbed the otherwise pleasant aud har-
monions gathering.
In referring to the same thing the Re-
publican says B. j. Sheridan drought
down the house by the sentence, Cleve-
land will be our standard bearer this
year to take us to victory again. In
fact Cleveland's name brought cheers
every time it was mentioned"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

The Republican members of the New
York legislature prefer to express their
appreciation of party favors in differ
ent way from that adopted by the Dem
ncratic members of that body. Fifty.
three of the eig ty-three Democrats paid
their debt of favors by expressing a pref.
erence for Hin forpreSident Ofthe fifty
six Republicans, fifty pronounced in favor
of Blaine ana only SIX for Harrison.
Cleveland was worse of. apparently
than the pres. dent. receiving only four
in the test vote. The other twentv-six
Democrats either didn't have any choice
or didn't have sand enough to express il.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
KICKING AGAINST THE PRICKs.

Kansas City seldom remembers that
she is a Missouri town, that she receives
her laws from Jefferson City and turns
| her taxes into the same Golfers in which
those of st. Louis are poured She has
been realizing that fact for several days
past.
Kansas City's wholesalers and her pa
pers are bowling mad over the Kansas
railway commissioners decision. Ady's
movement to dissolve that iniquitous
combine, the Transmissiouri Freight as
ISOLATION, whose nefarious transactions
have been based wholly on the plea Of
the Missouri rivers possible navagability.
was overlookeI, with great effort, but
followed by the commissioners decision,
it all was too much.
The EAGLE has been in this fight for
six years and was in it to stay. The first
break was made when Wichita got the
seventy-fve mile limit decision which
was logically followed by one covering
the whole state. For years Kan
sas City, Mo-, has been growing wealthy
and great as the dumping ground
and the toll gate for everything produced
by Kansas, and all by virtue of the en-
forced claim of lie, viz, the navaga-
bility of the Missouri river The Star
impudently declares the decision to be
IAN attempt to wrest from Kansas City
the position she holds as a commercial
center by right of her geographical To-
cation upon the Missouri river" Fiddle
sticks. If that is so then let that town
fall back on its Missouri river and its
superior geographical location, for Kan
Sas is going to take care of her railroads
or know the reason why. Leavenwortb
and Atchison are both on the Missouri
river and both were far greater and bet
ter cities than Kansas City at one time
and would ever have been but for the
matter Of a bridge.
Some wholesaler is quoted by the Kan
sas City papers as saying that the price
of sugar will advance. Maybe it will
for Kansas City, but not for interior
Kansas, for if the railroads attempt to
monkey with these just decisions the
next legislate of Kansas will round them
up in way that will be complete and
The only question involved is this: Is
Kansas, or the Missouri town which Kan
sas has built up, the greater?
The state of Kansas is going to take
care of Kansas interests and Kansas
people. What Kansas City, No., may OF
may not do will concern the people of
Kansas less and less as the years go by.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Every few days an account is pub
lished in the papers of an extra fast run
that has been made on some railroad
The latest was on a New York road
wherein the Buffalo express train from
New York City to Buffalo made the
phenomenal time of eight miles in six
minutes two or three different times on
the trip, yet no accident occurred. So
it is with all these exploits of fast time:
you never hear of an accident of any
kind in connection with them. Why is
ii, when SO many disasters occur to the
ordinary traffic? The answer Is easy.
Extra precautions are taken to prevent
mishaps on these extra feats Of speed
making. Engines and cars are critically
examined and everything known to he
in perfect order before the start is made;
extra care is taken by the employees
along the line to have the track in per-
feet order and clear of all obstruction.
The same care with all trains would have
the same effect.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

a cold wave, such as we have been
enjoying the past two or three DAYS, is a
= welcome visitor at this time of the wear.
and especially so in a season of wide
spread invalidism such as this. That
the cold eSerts a specific destroying
upon the grip germs is a popular notion
which does not at first glance seem 10
have been sustained 10y the experience of
New York within the last few days,
where the death rate has arisen consid.
cradle with the fan in temperature. Il
has by no means been established. how
ever, that this has been a case of cause
and effect. Medical men in gen raj agree
that cold weather is best for the health
of everybody; but of course it would
not for convalescents. who have
been housing themselves for DAYS TO
venture out too soon in the face Of a
cold blast
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

The Democratic party ought to be call
ed the deficiency party. Its party axioms
are sophisms, its patriotism buncombe.
They glory in blowing economy but
sneakingly pile up deficiencies. About as
certain asthe sun willrizetomorrow morn
ing the present Democratic congress will
adjourn ithout providing for many IL
gitimate expenses which must inevitably
be met by the next congress. Already
the leaders of that party in the house
are declaring that they are no billion
dollar congress-, which means that the
work on the new navy vessels will be
dropped for year or two, and many
other enterprises left to Ianguish and
just debts will not be paid.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
SLAUGHTERING
Clearance Sale |!
AT THE
e ARCADE"

8 doZ. Gents Camelette
undershirts, worth sl.25.
will close the lot for 6S cts
each. Camelette is part cam
els hair and part lambs wool
. doZ. gents all silk ties.
worth 25c, will close at 1Sc
Big SAFE of Night Shirts.
Ladies Cloth, full Il yards
wide, will close at IS cts.
Just figure this bargain.
Home spun dress goods,
regular price So cts cut to
close at 40 cts, these goods
are fully A. in. wide.
Genuine Camels Hair
PlaidS, worth S1.25, out they
must go at 30 cents, we are
cutting deep.
Quite a lot of Fancy Dress
Trimming, cut To close.
90 pairs Lambs wool stock
ings for misses and children
cut from 75c down To 3Sc.
The weather has been too
warm and wei cut.
Quite a lot of childrens
undeI'shirts in small sizes.
only is cents, Keep the little
ones warm.
6 Pairs III California
Blankets, worth $1,000. cut
to $3.50
The Arcade" is determin.
ed to close out all winter
goods. We are cutting and
Slashing to make business
this dull month. You can
not afford TO pass these cuts
Genuine Pears Soap, 4
cakes 90 cts.
Genuine Cuticura, 3 cakes
for 90 cts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Some curiosity hunter has stolen the
bond that JEFF Davis gave to the Rich
mond court, signed by Horace Greeley,
Gerrit Smith and other noted people who
were not on Davis side during the war.
The thief probably thinks he will receive
q liberal ransom for the return of the
document, but it strikes us that senti-
ment would have to run pretty high to
prompt an offer of consideration of
value for such nothing as that.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

How would il do to hold the Republican
state convention this year at Wichita
Atchison Champion.
If Wichita were permitted to answer
the suggestive query, or the EAGLE to
speak for this city, the reply would be
couched in the word, splendid" With
the representative paper of the northern
tiers making such a concession we would
be puzzled to know where to look for a
distant
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Some Pertinent TRUTHS.

from tho Kansas CITY Gazette
1t is sometimes hard to tell whether a
man is missionary or not. About two
years ago the Rev. Mr. Guinness, an
English missionary to Africa, came to
Kansas and canvassed the state for mis-
sionaries to the Soudan. lie got four or
five young men and young women to 20
TO that country, and they all died but
one, and he has returned. He sowed
dlssension in the y. VI. c. 4. ranks in
Kansas. which has greatly Frustrated
the organization. The latest to disband
IS the association at Abilene. 10 put the
y. NJ. c. \. IN the foreign field was
simply to make another organization or
denomination. In many Of these towns
there Is today surplus of half starved
churches.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

The total expense of the metropolitan
police force of Topeka from Jan. l, 1891.
to Dec. 81, 1891, was $19, 513. 81. saws the
Democrat The fines received during
the same period amounted to 1874. 60,
leaving a deficiency of S12,111.6S. This
shows very clearly one of two things: To-
peka has much larger police force than
The city requires, or the city has large
Plement of the vicious and impecunious in
her population. OF course the question
of sentiment has nothing to do with the
Ease.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

The horrible mine disaster at McAles-
ter, L T., that occurred last week re-
wives the oft repeated inquiry, Cannot
something be done to prevent such hor-
rors? 1t may be that they are unavoid-
able. but it would be a hard matter to
50 convince the public. Like railroad
disasters, their frequency and extent of
damages could be greatly reduced by
the exercise Of proper and reasonable
precautions on the part of those whose
business it is to prevent them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
And Wichita, Too.

From the Minneapolis Journal
During the next year very large
amounts Of money will get into circula-
ton IN the northwest. 4 large proper
ton Of il win come 70 Minneapolis. and
thousands will be invested IL realty here
The prospect for 4 healthy revival Of
realty investments IS most excellent
Real estate, availably located in this city,
viii doubtless be in demand The buying
will be judiciuus. and no feyerish rush
for soil may be expected Poor property
can't Re unloaied any easier than during
the past few years. But we are going -
have a series Of healthful activity IN
good property
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Correcting the Record.

From the Kansas City Times
The Wichita EAGLE having stated that
there Is not native born grandnarent
in the state. the Arkansas City Traveller
asserts that Mrs. Nellie Meyers OF Miami
county was born in sight Of ''Joun
Browns Lookout" near Osawatomie. ia
1857, and thai she has a grandchild about
3 years OF age. This COMPLETES the
record and gives Kansas all the dignity
Of an old state. Nothing desirable IS
lacking and she has s,orical spots which
other states cannot hope to acquire.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
WICHITA BOOK co
118 East Douglas Avenue,
INCORPORATED


European calamitles from faminss
dwindle into insignihcance when com
pared with the colossal dimensions Of .
famine in the crowded countries oi
Asia. In 1891 over sO0. 900 human b
ings starved 10 death IN Northwest
India. and Ia 1850 another fannie car
ned of 500 900. In 1865 LOG. 900 poo
pie We're supposed 10 haved starved n
Bengal and Orissa. and in 1858 the death
roll from famine IN Rajpootana eIcs-dsd
800 go. Even at late As 1877 aboa
900. 900 persisted IN Bombay Madras And
Mysore. Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
les a Big Thing.

Frorn the Salt1a EepubIirt-.
Hon. J. ". ADV. United States attor-
ney for the district of Kansas. By and
with the consent OF the attorney general
of tie United States, filed q petition and
commenced an action the other dav in
the United States court at Topeka to de-
stroy tie trust known a the transmits
souri, association. The Wichita EAGLE
was 50 pleased that 1t ran three col
umn editorial on the subject
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
IS Vlewed al q pis.ance

7 fV-- tAe oE1aaa f2t-e-
Whether Judge B0tkin deserves the
bad name he has achieved or otheru-i se,
he Is unfortunately source OF Furbu-
lence IA Southwestern Kansas. whicl,
VIII only BE- removed bv his resignation
or death. Good people would regret his
violent death, but they would be greatly
pleased to hear OF his resignation and re-
moval from the regions where county
seat and shotguns are 50 intimate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Anent the celebrated Graves trial re-
Gently held in that city, the Denver Re-
publican says reform in the method of
conducting criminal trials in Denver is
urgently needed. That paper thinks too
much timeis wasted in taking testimony
and hearing the arguments of long
winded counsel, and adds that there is
no reason why a villain who murders
his victim in moment should be kept
on trial for month or year at the ex-
pense of the peosle, through the medium
of absurd technical points raised by
shyster lawyers. A little of the reform
mentioned would be good for other
cities and states than Denver and Colo
RADIO
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Ever since the creation Of Stevens coun-
ky, Kans., out of part of Howard county
there has been co nty seat war going on
In both Countless Washington City Post.
Ever since the District of Columbia
was cut out of Pennsylvania there has
not been paper published in Washing
ton with an editor who knew enough to
talk intelligently about anything west of
the ALLEGHENY mountains.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Our Pension Roll IN companion.

Our Pension Roll II OOEa % Tisor-
Froaa eae National TTl11nse-
The pensioners OF Uncle Sam who re
ceive pensions 10 the annual value Of
So. 247. 200 represent more terrific fight
ing. longer service IN the presence Of the
enemy. and many more killed On tie
Geld OF battle, than do the pensioners 70
whom England. France, Germany. Aus.
tria and Russia pav an aggregate Of 800, =
go $50. Oar pension roll represents
Inore ha<j fighting and more men killed
% the field Of hattie than Eugi4nd had
10 toe eight centuries that she TAD been
nation. We lost more msn killed IL
single cau4 Uaizngs-lIEe thai q Vicks-
burg-than England lost in the only real
war -he has foa Shi foE - years-tilsf q
tie Crimsa-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Kansas people who are in the habit of
regarding Colorado as distinctively
mining state will be surprised to learn
that during the year 1891 the agricul-
tural products of that state exceeded the
mining products by over $2O, 900.
Here is the strongest argument possible
in favor of irrigation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

This will be a great year for reciproc-
lty. We already have new treaties with
about one-fftk of the continent to the
south of us and treaties are pending or
In progress of negotiation with another
fifth. By the end of the present year
nearly all of Central and South America
will be in the zollverein with us, and we
may do something with Canada, also.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

President Harrison is reported in the
Washington dispatches as being the
healthiest man around the national CAPT
tai. He has escaped the ravages of the
grippe thus far, does more work than
any other pub. funo in the capital, eats
three hearty meals each day, attends the
theaters when he feels like it, and shakes
hands with 5000 visitors week with no
indication of annoyance or fatigue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Kansas Statesmen.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Whatever the quality of their states
manship, Kansas has a right to be proud
of the Alternative beauty of her two sen
ators, PETER and Perkins. Perkins IS
said to be man of ability and has had
some experience in legislation 1t is Just
to him to say that he is not related in
any way to Eli Perkins, the well known
expert in chicory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Pity Poor Peffar

fTOm inc IaWTtnCe JOufna.
For long time the Kansas newspa-
per5 said mean things about Senator
PETER. Then when the senator said so
many good things about Plumb the bows
let him alone; but since he introduced
his fool bill to give the farmers of In
diana 500, 600, 900 the papers have set
tied down to expressions OF sympathy
for his family aud friends.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Some eastern physicians have an
aounced that whisky is the only pre-
ventitive for the grip, which news is of
little importance in Kansas, but 1t will
be hailed with delight down in Missouri
and Kentucky.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

BeIva Lockwood has again announced
herself as the candidate of the woman
suffragists for president. She says: ''Mr.
Blaine and l stand in the same position, y
which disclosure is timely, as everybody
knows that Blaine stands braced with
his feet a foot apart. Belva's attitude
probably comes of her much bicycle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Sizing Up a Woman.

A prominent physician gives the fol-
lowing as the correct measurement for a
well formed, well developed and healthy
woman of feet 5 inches: ''Waist, "a
inches; bust, 334 to 34l; biceps, IL to 80;
wrist, 81 to 81; hips. A to 40; calf, 10 to
IA, aud ankle, Z TO II.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Open the Strip Early.

FrOm the New Y rk sun.
1t is to be presumed that congress will
speedily provide for the opening of the
5000, 900 acres of the Cherokee strip to
the thousands of homesteaders who are
waiting for it. The crops ought to be
sown there early III the spring.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

o -b.re Il tts poet VIC has not srng
q ne riag . re CsFiEfrazs til
Tsoae prselOuE c5lzses % Eerrinsns
K.rg.oE ct tast al - ssnf
Bet to r1E - tAs EsoSsr- G. rsEszE - e@ils
Is Es0rs precious thAa thsi q "a
VIA - tsoesFsf sspsssa, eia29s1 stSes
a. - slgat-es-st Aesp q Esi6
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

The young people vsrs talking about
decorating the pzrlors Tor ChraGtraAA.
III ge. The holly. sad Harry And
III fu-uiSh The miNJetosf- exclaimed
Dora Bat Whist are al you p>0pls
laughing a: 70 heartily ! sidnt heas
ANYTHING funny. --IUse~ Ocea<a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
They Com. Hlxh somsti-...

''TyPewriters are pretty expensive,
aren't they
Some are; my investment cost n
5000"
"WhewI Was 70 ealigTaph7-
''No-breach Of promissl' - Tsxss
Sting
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

II cant understand why . war b
tween Russia and England should Arsss
the stock market
Simple enough. The stock market
fuctustes according 20 rows sstween
bulls and bearn --Judzs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

More cattle are being fed for market
in Kansas this winter than ever before at
any one time. Some one estimates the
number at round million, and they will
be ready for the June market
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Mrs. Flower finds, from inspection Of
the table at the executive mansion in
Albany, that ex-Governor Hill was Il
poor housekeeper. As Miss CeIie was
want 10 say Of Topsy. chow shiftless. 3"
The unsophlsucated woman should know
that the ex-goyerncr's attention was alb
sorbed in the senate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Congressman Bryan of Nebraska wants
TO do away with presidential electors,
and has accordingly introduced bill
providing for the election of presidents
bv direct vote Of the people.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

The Alliance is demanding lower
priced grief for dead congressman.
Something cheaper, per capita, in the
sorrow line is desired by the PETER party.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
BUSINESS

Has been so good that we feel like
dividing up with our customers and
as an evidence Of our appreciation
Of your patronage We have put the
knife into all eur prices and cut
them way down. To be convinced
Of this fact We ask you TO call and
see for yourselves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
With ,saBle
NJ. A AUhDOCk, Editor.

1t never rains but it pours. The SD
preme court gave the interstate law
staggering whack yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

Poet have a poem here
Editor greatly pleased All, thank
you Keep Il theEe.-Detroit Fres
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
Fpif.ph on . H.tter

Sehelz-s, fAs bS..ei. .yinz Il ts-s ETsr.
Nig1t Eerth.Iy have been izSeTrsd va 20
To intellectual :ol yoaT days - gave.
AID &c Devoted nis - ES&1wcr= "a.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12

sTaere's fool somewhere g. -
ne 90 nsrhssod
"Hhy!~
s.Hsx- isat horn9'-BresxlIa Liz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-12
" ARCADE
". J. WILSON. President.

N, ". LEVY. Pres Wv OLIVER. V Prsa
WI H. TROUPE. Manager.