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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
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A COURAGEOUS EDITOR.
He Did Not Quail Before the Awful
Prospect, but Then He Had a Reason.

He Did Not Quail Before the Awful
Prospect, but Then He Had Reason.
He was in towering passi On when be
strobe into the EDITORS room It was evil
dent that he was looking for trouble.
my name is Sellers, siri Sellers" he ex-
claimed.
''Ah, yes; Mr. Sellers. Lave chair. "
said the editor courteously.
mo, sir, Fllnot have chair" Numbered
the stranger. I've come in to clean out
the office"
eyes, yes" said the editor calmly. will
you stand a little to one side, please, You
shut the light of from my desk"
The stranger was so surprised that he
moved without thinking.
THAT'S right" said the editor Stand
right there. You can get better shot at
me from there. Would you mind my call
ing a reporter I'M"
IF you move I'll blow your brains outP'
"No intention of calling for help, assure
YOU" protested the editor. But you know
what a sensation this affair will make, and
always try TO have a reporter on hand
when there's any tragedy 1t makes a
better story. With your permission"
He touched bell and young man ap-
peared almost instantly.
"Mr Brown" said the editor, "this is
Dir. Sellers. ! called him monkey, an In
spired idiot and thief in this mornings
paper, and he has come up 10 clean out the
office especially this room. Get a good
account of it and let it lead the paper,
double loaded. 1t ought to make rafting
story"
"See herel You've got neryew exclaimed
. the stranger.
mot at all, replied the editor 81 sim
ply understand my business and am an en-
thusiast in it"
The stranger looked about him nervously
and then said:
"Oh, well, never mind let the matter go.
I didn't mind it much and you're too nervy
a man to be done up in cold blood" "
He backed out of the door and hurried
down the stairs. Then the editor gave q
sigh of relief and turned to the reporter
"Was he standing on the plate?' he
asked.
'Squarely on il"
81 thought / got him there. Was the
battery working well!"
'Splendidly."
"And you had your hand on the switcht"
eyes, sin"
"You could have shocked him?"
"If he had moved I'd have made him
think he was struck by lightning"
'"rhese electrical appliances are great
things" said the editor rs he leaned back
in his chair, "but | was mighty nervous
just the same. I'll have that plate made
larger and the switch put on nay desk. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
|" Sure POPS
1t W orlIed.

At matinee performance in one of tbs
theaters yesterday afternoon a little man
who sat in the parquet leaned forward and
spoke in a loud whisper TO the lady sitting
on the seat directly in front of him:
Fan" he said. Il wish you would take
of that blooming hat Of yours. / can't see
a thing that's going on"
"Sir' haughtily exclaimed the lady
turning around.
81 beg your pardon" rejoined the little
man in the same loud whisper, Il thought
you were my sister She has hat exactly
like that one you've got on"
He leaned back IN his seat and serenely
resumed his attempt to stretch his neck 50
rs TO see over that hat
And 1t wasn't two minutes till she took
st Off with jerk and laid it in her lap
Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
BIAS Suffered Severe Punishment.

A criminal who was recently sentenc ed
by the recorder of Liverpool, England, to
a short term at hard labor was found to
have served nearly forty one years of his
life in prison for stealing articles, the ag-
gregate value of which was perhaps less
than twenty-five dollars In lS4s he was
sent up for fourteen years He got
back in 1862, stole half a crown, and was
sentenced to ten years imprisonment
When be was released, in 1872, he stole a
hair braid This cost him seven years
He stole watch in 1881 and two shiIlings
in 1856. For each OF these exploits he
served five years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
RECEPTION no - pTPLoMATIc CoRrs.

RECEPTION TO TEE DIPLOMATIC COBFS-
The chief of the state department is next
in line Of presidential succession If presi-
dent Harrison aud Vice President Morton
were to suffer death OF disability. Secretary
Blaine would become president under the
succession law Of 1856 The state depart
ment used TO have charge Of the taking OF
the census of the territories, OF patents and
many such things which ara now under
other departments Of the government The
stsih OF the secretary l. composed 81 two as
sistant secretaries. a chief clerk. SIX bureau
chiefs and about seventy I've clerks The
annual appropriation for support Of the
department Is about $4,000 Of which
sum $1,000 Is al the disposal Of the secre-
tSry for secret work. and for which SUM
he - not required 10 account 70 congress
The secretary Of state - his position as
premier Of the administration. enjoys pre-
negatives not conlrnou 10 other members
OF tie cabinet and X charged with special
duties OF an official. ceremonial srld social
nature he has charge q ali arrange
mrnts for SAFE OCCASIONS which are not
sOcia!. bus in which the president i the
principal II y~esis II the zane q the
president a member Of q royal family c.
ruler 81 a foreign state visiting " aS1lDE
ton he y present during the foreigner r
call Of etiquette and attends tLe pres'deai
IN returning the list which Is the oaly
visit tbs president j. called upon % repay
IN or social code. he arrznGes E2e audi
e1ces which are accorded by the president
70 diplomatic ministers u E,Tes12tInE then
Credentials % arriving Al This capital 90
OF taking their leave
It's secretary q slate also has ce<sG-z -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

Loves Record, 1892" is the inscription
on the blue satin back of book that is
executed in relief on heavy cream colored
plaque, framed in shirred pink satin. The
top is of gilded satin and the cover, which
opens, is of celluloid, on which is painted a
cluster of pansies. with Love and Best
Wishes" is written in old script, between
the flowers and inside When the cover is
lifted are the notes of love song"
Somewhat similar, though of a higher
and more artistic degree, is a superb port
folio. When folded it is about the size of
an ordinary desk pad. Both inside and out
1t is covered with canvas almost as fine as
silk. Running half way across the top is a
huge quill pen, hand painted, and real
enough to tempt one pick it up. A great
bunch of pansies lies beside the pen, and
others are scattered over a broad yellow
ribbon by which the covers of the portfolio
are lifted Inside, almost hidden away
in one corner, is bunch of cornhowers,
among which are the words, asst. Valen-
tines Day"
a writing tablet covered with parch-
ment and labeled Engagements" in one
corner shows the picture of a naughty
maiden dressed in a high wasted gown.
Underneath is written:
Prithee maiden. tell to me,
Each engagement, when it be.
Thy valentine.
Besides all these there are wall pockets,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

of course, every year The most striking
feature in the present seasons creations is
the liberal employment of white kid for
decorative purposes Many of the glove
and jewel boxes in the expensive patterns
are lined with it, and it is freely used. in
combination with silk, satin and laces for
the production of mouchoir cases One
OF these cases might serve to hold the
handkerchiefs of an empress. 1t is COM
posed of two layers of blue and gold satin
stuffed with elder down On the edges is
a mass of lace and ribbon, with fringe CT
white kid between, and on top a large
square of the kid on which is painted
pretty rustic scene in delicate colors In
gilt letters is the Inscription. Only To
ken; for My Valentine"
Card cases of white silk and kid, with
deck of tiny gilt edge cards. are among the
prettiest of the valentine favors. They
sell for Sl.50 Larger cases of linen. hand
painted, and intended to hold deck of
fine French playing cards, range from
seventy-fve cents upward. Most of these
have queen of hearts attached by silk
ribbon and are inscribed, Queen Of My
Heart; My Valentine"
A little square case covered with white
satin and showing pretty child's face on
top reveals its uses when the lid is raised
On the pink silk that lines the inside is
written, Patch Rox-Ye Olden Time" In
a pocket under the lid is liberal supply
of courtplaster and tiny pair of scissors
completes the outfit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
1t Was an Accident.

81 understand" remarked the polite re-
porter to the close mouthed manager of q
western railroad noted for its poor time,
that there was an accident on your road
last night"
"Oh do your" was the sarcastic reply.
"Yes, sir"
''Do you know anything about III"
"OnIy that it happened to the train
which was due here at SIS"
THAT tram CAME in promptly on time,
sir" said the manager firmly.
"Are you sure of that"
"Of course ] am"
Thanks. That must have been the 40
cident referred "a, and the reporter lodged
out safely.-pe,roi5 Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
GOOD ST. VALENTINE.
HIS ANNIVERSARY DEAR TO THE
: HEARTS OF TRUE LOVERS.

The Dainty Things Devised for Use rs
Mute Messengers of Cupid-An Unusual
Array of Quaint and Pretty Conceits
This Year.
copyright, 1892, By American Press Associa-
ton.
The great love feast of St. Valentine will
be celebrated this year with more than Or
binary enthusiasm, else the commercial
gentlemen who cater to the gentle saints
memory are no judges. They have fairly
flooded the country with dainty missives of
new design, many of which are perfect
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
Shipment of Camel Skins.

An experimental shipment of camel skins
to the United States from Arabia was made
recently. There were but sixty-five skins,
divided up into FIVE bales, which were sent
from Alden Camel skins have never be
fore been shipped to the western hesni-
sphere for commercial purposes. The CON
signees are New York morocco leather
manufacturers, and it is believed that this
experiment will lead up to large bust
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
A Mean Trick.

He-Thst was mean trick of Brown,
Jones & Co, that large dry goods concern.
She-What did they do?
He-Adyertised circulars given away
today" and au the women within ten
miles went down to get one. When they
got there they found the circulars Were
printed ones and not cloaks.-Cloak Re
NinN-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
STATE DEPARTMENT.
ROBERT GRAVES ON AN. INTEREST
ING PART OF THE GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. Blaine and His Work. and the Work
of His Observation-Disclosures Between
the Secretary and the Members of the
Diplomatic CORPS.
lSneciaI Corresnondence.

WASHINGTON. Feb LIN these days of in
ternational difficulties and the mysterious
processes of diplomacy the state depart
ment is an interesting part of the great
government machine Next to the navy
department it receives more attention from
the public than any of the other offices of
the government at the capital. OF course
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
Not Too Easy.

A famous railway president while out
for constitutional a few weeks since no
ticed son Of toll digging a ditch.
Pretty hard work." suggested the rail-
way magnate. The laborer put down his
pick and shovel and replied with delibers-
ton:
We'll, it amt lawn tinnus. "-Hsrper's
n-axxa-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

There sat two hsres beneath tres
Hhen day was nearly done,
And wor,isred what there wzs to 80
Behind thai great red SUI,
When. with a tread thai noas could hear
A merry sprlts Eeat past.
And through his horn. into theiz ear
de blez. or s1ch = 6lslsi,
That up they spranx and OF they few.
As CaIy hArsz ca race
The playful spite. he followed 20.
And ne-e- was such q cks~ez
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
Exactly.

Il think it is too bad. :" said Mrs Brown
smith. that / have TO slave all day Sun
day just the same a. any other day in the
week. while you Just SIT around the house
and 90 nothing but smoke and resd +"
But you forget, my dear" replied Mr.
B. IN his blandeSt tones. that the Sabbath
was made for man. ~ Boston Transcript
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
Hts Vocation.

"All the worlds stage. you know. " said
the actor who was having his hair trim
med.
Yes" replied the barber. although I
don't realize IL except when have a bald
headed man in the chair"
And why them
Because 1 have to act . par. Wash
tnzton Star.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
sporting Blood" DISCOURAGED

The scandals connected with racing have
grown to such magnitude in Vienna that
the bankers, manufacturers and tradesmen
of the Austrian capital have agreed TO dis
charge all employees who hereafter visit
race tracks.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
Little nlck,s stratagem.

Little Dot-Whst you cougbin SO much
for all Of "a suddens
Little DlcA-lt's Saturday. an II cough
a had loy mamma VIII think I've cot 4
cold, an she'll be 'fEaid 20 wash me. Good
News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
A Word of announcement.

Mr.. Emerson Bean-Oh, yes. I've written
poetry, of course, but never have tried to
have any Of it published
Miss Waldonia Hubb-Now. why don't
you send it TO some OF the magazines. Eve
seen some frg htlul stun IN them latelyS-
Jester
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
Medical Advice.

Fair Patient-Doctor, ] have sent for YOU
60 advise me "a 10 diet. ! must take part
in four hops next week. What should l
eat
Doctor lrru fiv}-NotLing but frogs Iegs.
-PittsburS Bulletin.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

Clean collars on wooden jackets, mems
coats, etc, by sponging with ammonia
and water, then with alcohol; then rub
dry with a flannel cloth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

When the color has been destroyed By
acid, apply ammonia TO neutrallze the
acid, then saturate with chlorotorm, and
the color will usually be restored.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

The population OF the city OF New
York, as estimated by the health depart
meEt. was 1851. 30 on July /. 1891, as
against 1881 ,2S2 in 1880
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

mere are over 100 professional tea faster.
in New York city. They decide ~ TO Tn.
quality and value Of the tea. The best tea
tasters never smoke or eat highly seasoned
food.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

PHOTO HOLDER AND WATCH POCKET
banners blotting pads and scores of other
pretty trifles, all properly indited to the
honor of St. Valentine and the fair crea-
lures whose special protector he is acknowl-
edged to be. PAUL LATHE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17
DAVIDSON & CASE
fuorsssorse
John Davidson, PIONEER Lumbermen
CT SedgWick County.
ESTABLISHED :: M: 1870
A cnmplete Stock - Pins LINN Der
Single. IAth. Doors. sash,
etc, Always 0n hApd.
ESTABLISHED :: M: 1870

orc 8nd yards III Me-ley are. bs
tween Douglas ave RndFirss -.
Branch yards at 4 nson city .Okiahe
NJ Gity. - Rene af.d n NO Ola.
EoEa TERRITORY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-17

". w.-ETT. Pres a. =. oLTygs Fio- Prs-
{. a Walker. Cassisz q. !. kfsussf. Asss Csss
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-31
Appropr istfons for <he Great Lakes.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 30.-A large del
egation of representatives of the deep
waterway convention held in De troit in
December last was given hearing today
before the House committee on rivers and
harbors and the Senate committee on COM
merce, in joint session, these committees
having in charge the preparation of the
regular river and harbor appropriations
bill. The purpose of the delegation was 10
secure the construction and maintenance
of a twenty-one-foot channel from the
head of Lake Superior through the sari-
Gus connecting links between the
Great Lakes and through the Erie
canal TO the sea. Thompson said the
total expenditures in the improvement
of the Great Lakes had been less
than $50. 600. 900, and the saving In the last
year due to lake transportation was $3.50
10000 more than the cost of improve
ment All that had been accomplished In
the past by giving sixteen feet oil water
would not only be duplicated but en-
HANGED ten-fold by the expenditure of
something over 5000 900 10 secure the
depth of twenty feet. He thought very
little need be added 10 secure the appro-
nriation desired. Canada had spent al
most 500 000. eco upon her waterways, and
inside of tive years there would be clear
waterway of fourteen feet through Cana
dian soil from the head of Lake Superior
IN the Atlantic. When Canada has a
fourteen-foot waterway and the United
States only six-foot one through
The Erie canal, We could no More
compete with her then could wheel
harrow with freight train. Thompson
said If there was going 70 ne revival OF
American shipping the Great Lakes vas
the place TO begin IL. The vessel interest
Vas large and would be enormous If tney
could get it to the ocean and engage In
ocean voyages during the i've winter
months in which they were now idle. The
firms on the lakes had underbid the coast
firms for the construction Of American
war vessels and the bids were rejected not
because they were not responsible bidders,
Int because OF our treaty with Great
Britain. Ex-State Senator Sloan, OF New
York. addressed himself 10 the resolution
OF the waterways convention urging an ap-
nronriation of 500. coo for complete sur
yev from the lakes To the seabcard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-31
BLOOD IN HIS EYE.
L. j. Notion Threatens to Make Is Warm
For His Accusers.
San Francisco Examiner.

ean Francisco Examiner.
Los ANGELES, Jan. 26.-"When reach
Port Townsend you will hear something
drop" said I. ]. Notion, as he was intro
duced to the Examiner reporter. FOR ten
days past have been on horseback. aver
aging sixty miles day and doing nothing
but reading the Examiner. or rather an
Examiner, the copy that contained dis
patches from Port Townsend stating that
| had fraudulently raised money from
Port Townsend bank of which used to be
vice president, and of which dispatches a
man named w. F. Erving, who was elected
vice president in my place when left, was
the author.
when i first saw the Eramines with
these dispatches l was 800 miles in the in
terror OF Mexico. / jumped on a horse
and, stuffng the paper in my pocket, rode
to Hermosillo, Mexico, the nearest rail-
road point, with no companion but that
Examiner. | have the words of those dis
patches burned into my heart. 1 know
that Erving is responsible for them, and /
want you to let the world know that am
coming back 10 square the accounts.
II have never in my life before been &C
cused OF dishonest act, and do not pro-
pose to rest under the charge now. When
Erving was elected vice president of the
bank the deposits fell off 90 per cent He
laid this to me- and dragged me INFO the
newspapers. The draft which they re-
ported 1 cashed for So $50 was only -. 100
and was given for collection. The bank
was short in San Francisco exchange, and
they used il as cash with their correspond
ents, Wells. Fargo IL Co. / drew a draft
against my note for the amount on deposit
in the bank. but the draft was returned
because the stock which l had drawn was
not sold. I had organized a compeny to
work some Mexican mines. and | had gone
10 the mines and knew nothing about the
draft being returned until / saw the Gram
iner the day I started back"
There is blood in Mr.. Notions eye, and
he will certainly make things lively for
Mr. Erving and the bank. He is vouched
for by many of the best men here in finsn-
cial and professional circles and is we'll
backed He will sue the bank and Erving
for $4,000 each, and talks as if he would
take the law into his own hands as regards
the latter
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-31
HATED HER HUSBAND.
Only Married Him i'm Order to
Secure a Home.
PUT POISON IN HIS MEDICINE.
He Died in Terrible Agony, and Nov
Mrs. Charles LindeII, of Sidney, IL
Charged with Murder.

SIDNEY, Jan. 5o.-TspeciaL. AFTER two
days of deIiberation by the court of
Depu'y-CoronerL Livingstone, OF Sidney, it
was decided that sufficient damaging evil
dence had been obtained to warrant the
arrest OF Mrs. Charles Lndell for poison
ing her husband, who died on January 10
In terrible agony at his home, three miles
south of Sidney.
At the autopsy which was held Thurs
DAY the remains of the dead man were dis
inferred, and the regions about the stom-
ach and neck were discolored to a bright
green. showing some arsenical agency.
Drs. Bradley and Harlow examined the
stomach and found decided indications of
arsenical poison.
PORT MADISON, Jan. 30.-TSpecial. The
examination of Mrs. Lindell is in progress
before justice of the peace, but no i'm
portant testimony has been introduced.
The Sidney Pioneer gives a report of the testi-
mony at the coronsr's inquest. DR.. W. H.
bradley gave it as his opinion that Lindelrs
death was caused by srsenical poisoning. The
Pioneer says there is plenty OF proof that Mrs
Lindeil hated her husband.
''ehe told other parties that she married him
solely for home. shortly before his death he
was making a doghouse, and she told Mrs.
Bauer that il was the last work he would ever
DO. She failed to give medicine as d.
rected by DR.. Bradley, and in defiance
OF the doctors orders gave him water just
before he died. At the time of drinking the
water he asked her why she gave him that
salty water? She has shady antecedents and
has been connected with notorious character
OF Oregon by her own admission. The evidence
that LindeIl was poisoned is conclusive, aud
the tracing OF the culprit will be done as surely
ss justice stands"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-31
Policeman Attempts Murder.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 80. - Henry De
Greyer. well-known contractor, and q
friend were driving in Golden Gate park
this afternoon at unlawful speed. Officer
Harper ordered him to stop, and, he not
doing so, the officer lassoed the horse The
officer claims De Greyer tried to draw a
weapon, and that he IN self-defense drew
his own revolver and fired twice, one bull
let going through De Greyer's shoulder
and the other penetrating his lungs. On
the other hand, it is claimed De Greyer
tried to drive on after the horse was las
seed, paying no attention to another or
der to halt, and the officer then deliber-
ately shot him. De Greyer was taken to
the German hospital. where he is uncon-
scious and in precarious condition. OFF,
Ger Harper has been placed under arrest.