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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

The Kansas City Mail that started out
a little more than three months ago as
an independent Democratic daily, but
soon jumped over the partition and took
a lean on the Republican party, now
fops again and lands pump in among
the Anarchists, as witness this:
The people of Pennsylvania ought to
rise as one man and wipe Mr.. Prick, at
least, from the face of the earth. Certainly
they should see to it that he is brought to
Justice, aud that his bail is as much higher
than Hugh O'DounelPs as his offense is
greater
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
One Lone sentinel Left,

From the Newton kansan
Two years ago there were 80 Demo
cratic papers in Kansas: two weeks ago
there were but two-the Newton Journal
and the Hutchinson Times; the latter
was gathered into Mrs Leases fold, last
week, and the Journal of this city is
now the only representative OF true
Democracy IN the state of Kansas.
Brother Fugate of the Journal, has ever
been staunch Democrat from princl-
pie, and his friends do not believe that
he will permit himself to become vic
tim of the octopus that has squeezed the
life out of his party.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

It is little wonder that there is difficult
ty in getting a chairman of the national
committees of both parties 1t is thank
less lob and one that is almost sure to cost
a man his reputation. The habit OF Wilt
fyiug could be endured if people did not
lie so unmercifully.-Law World.
The foregoing may be true, in part,
but it is old snw that it is not the lies
that are told on person that hurts, but
the truth. The job referred to is a
thapkless and disagreeable one, neverthe-
loss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

A drowsy afternoon. the light SHIN
mering through the dense leaves OF the
broad spreading beech trees; a figure
lying upon the grass holding in his hand
a magazine--not too heavy--just heavy
enough for hoIding-the Cosmopolitan,
for August; just the sort OF reading mat
ter for a midsummer afternoon-full OF
attractive illustrations; scenes and life III
the far off Philippine islands, with an ex-
perience of an earthquake; photographs
on the Atlantic Beach accompanying
charming sketch of Jerseys 'Salt-Wat
Day." by Hamlin Garland; lovely vistas
and enticlng groves, illustrating Cali
fornia farm village, in which Colonel
Fitzsimmons describes the growth and
development of a model community OF
fruit farms. Of the fiction, henry
James ''Villas" make delightful mid
summer reading, while there is an odd
story of Southern Life, while Curloslties
of Musical Literature will furnish half
hours entertainment for every lover OF
music.
Even Murat HaIstead's description of
the convention at Minneapolis is breezy
and bright, and the beautiful photo
graphs which illustrate an article on
bridges and bridge building would at
tract a very unscientific reader.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

j. r. Crouch, heretofore posing as an
unterrified Democrat, and through his
paper, the Hutchinson Times, demand
ing the preaching of pure Democracy
aud the nomination and support of
stright-out Democrats, has changed bis
tune and, as the "boys" say, become one
of Mrs. Leases dehorned Democrats.
The unterrlfied crowd is growing smaller
by degrees and getting lonesomer and
lonesomer all the time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

Among other campaign documents it
is to be noted that the Democratic house
of representatives have ordered the pub
LEGATION of 10000 copies of the force bill
that was defeated by the last Republican
congress. There is no such measure
pending, and will not be again unless the
Democrats shall introduce one, which is
not improbable in certain contingencies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
President Simpson.

From the st. Joe News.
Jerry Simpson is president of bicycle
club at Washington. 1t is called the
Congressional Bicycle club, and is COM
posed of eastern men mostly. Jerry >
club is the center of attraction during
the meeting of the League of American
Wheelmen, now going on in Washing
ton. BIr. Simpson wears black knee
brooches, cardinal red stockings and
catching cap It would be worth life
time 10 see Jerry bowling along through
the streets of Medicine Lodge, Kan, in
this rig.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

A number of Canadian manufacturers
have declined to exhibit at the Chicago
exposition because of 'the hostile attl-
tude of the president towards Canada"
Sorry FOR that: that is, sorry for the Ca
padians, who will be the losers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

From 9 to 8 o'clock Monday the tenn
perature at Atchison, as indicated by a
reliable thermometer, stood at 1O4. The
highest degree yet reached in Wichita
Ghis season has been SO.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

When the children sleep without any
thing over them at night, and try to
kick off their gowns, Ed Home thinks,
it is sign of good corn weather. That
is the prevailing fashion in these parts
just now. And the corn! The birds
need parachutes to climb down off the
stalks in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

New York is gradually becoming inn
pressed with the Idea that Chicago is
somewhat of city and that New York
is not the only town on earth. The
World last Sunday had very interest
ing article on Chicago, in the course of
which it says that the pride of tue west
is great city and those who attack it
lack balance if they do not lack intelli-
gence. Coming from such a source,
Chicago may consider herself endorsed
aud go ahead with her sky scrapers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

Mr.. Gladstone's majority in the new
parliament is now set down at forty
only about, which is one-third of what
ne had confidently claimed he would re-
ceive. Still, so far as the house of COM
mons is concerned. it will be working
majority; and, therefore, as Mercutio
said Of his wound, sit will servs."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

Bradstreet's estimates the wheat crop
Of this country $50, 00o, 600 bushels. a
crop never exceeded except in 1891, when
it was Gil, 000,0 But this authority
does not anticipate as good prices this
year as last for the reason that European
countries, where crops were short last
year, are producing average crops this
year. Sedgwick county's statistician
has not been heard from and nobody else
has the temerity to predict 50 a bushel
for any of the crop at any time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
Two Faithful Dogs.

A strange but true snake story comes
from Sierra Madre. A little girl whose
mother resides at that place saw large
snake while playing near the house,
and, being pleased with its appearance,
she followed il through the grass, try
ing 10 get hold of ID. Two faithful dogs
belonging TO the family saw the snake
also. and, running after II, got ahead Of
the little girl in the chase and bounced
upon the animal. An alarmed rattle,
two quick strokes, and the dogs ran
velping back While the little tot who
had witnessed the encounter concluded
that the gliding serpent was not as
pretty as II had first appeared When
the mother, who happened 20 be absent,
returned home that evening and found
two dead dogs in her dooryard aud her
l:ttle daughter fast and safely asleep in
bed. it may be taken for granted that
prayer of gratitude went up from her
heart az the fortunate escape Of her lit
.le one Pasadena Cali Star.
-EarIv spec7mens.- oofser--i 1rfseH
were known IN this country as long ago
as 1853. Sxayb2ek--Indeed? Snooper
At least I infer 80 from the fact that
we hear 81 CnoTnothlngs about That
tine Detroit Free Press
You fad yourself refreshed - The
presence Of cheerful people: Why 10;
make earnest effort 20 confer 's4at
pleasure or o.hsrs2 You viii find hais
the battle Is gained il you never allow
yourself 70 say anything g.oeEy.-
LYDIA Maria Child
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

The campaign slogan of the Demo
cratic party used to be, in the good old
days when it stood for principle, "Vox
populi, vox Del" 1t has been somewhat
changed by the Kansas contingent in
this year of grace and now appears
"Nux Vomica," which means "we
swallow the whole shooting match"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

The announcement by the custodian
of the Washington monument that the
foundation of the structure, instead of
sinking, has actually risen, so that the
shaft is taller than when originally
erected, if it had been made a few
months ago would have lifted . strain
off the patriotic shoulders of New York
in connection with the Grant memorial
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
For the Eagle
VI I1-S AdsIS.
LINES ON BYRON.

Hark. poetry is aroused from sleep.
To the touch of one vast mind.
Rolling. pealiag in numbers deep,
a mental monarch Of his kind.
Behold his fame departing revolt accursed,
Still proudly defiant to fate,
And yaliantly withstanding the worst
OF d noble nature regenerate.
That master spirits gone,
Leaving poetry inert AID dead,
Falling TO decay or only born.
Earth's probational realms to tread.
RALPH RYE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
It's Favor.ts una.

From the Lawrence World,
The Wichita EAGLE has gone back TO
its first love and Is once more talking
boom i'll double loaded way. The
EAGLE never screams 50 muSIcally as
when sounding the praises of Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
Rich Kansas,

From the Kansas City Times.
The Times today publishes Mr.. Frank
Inns Union Pacific corn report for Kan
sas. The outlook is for 800, 900 bushels
more than last year And hogs are sell
ing well. Rich Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

minutes after three" In order to test
him, drew him of upon some other
question. not letting him know my OBJ
ject. and when seventeen minutes had
passed. looked at my watch and asked
him the time. He said: "Twenty-seven
minutes to four
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
EXCH LANCE SHOTS
A Venial Ofense.

From the Boston Herald.
1t is alleged that Candidate Stevenson
is fond Of wearing d swallowtail coat,
but this should not incapacitate him.
That is what vice presidents are for III
this country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

The Midsummer Holiday Century will
contain number of complete stories,
including "The Philosoph of Relative
Existences, ghost story which is said
10 reverse some OF the old traditions, by
Frank r. Stockton, and 1.-The Colon
Last Campaign" BY the author of ''Mr.
Cutting. the Night Editor" and with
illustrations by Charles Dana Gibson.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

The general expectation has been for
some time that Attorney General Miller
would succeed to the vacancy on the
United States supreme bench, but the
president disappointed it by nominating
Judge Shiras of Pennsylvania to that po-
sition. This is taken by some to indicate
that the president thinks Indiana has
had almost enough. And in this pretty
much every body will agree with him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

Hicks predictions fix today as the
acme of the heated term. He says 1T
will be the hottest day experienced for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

Torrid's own-The thirty-eighth paral-
lei of latitude Just now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

laado. was bitten by mad dog. and died
from the elects Of the bite last Aolday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET.

State Senator 29th District,
oh. BENTLEY.
Representative eth District,
Representative 6sth District,
GEORGE L, DOUGLASS.
Representative 69th District,
/. H. SHIVEL1.
County Attorney.
JOHN d. DAVIS.
Clerk District Court,
S. y. Bril- GEA1AN.
Probate Judge,
l.. S. NAFTZGER.
Superintendent Public Instruction.
J, s. CARSON.
County Commissioner,
ID, A, NICKERSON
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

--Iae nan who pAys as bs Eoes =
seldom io@tle6 oa, Of l5Ge,-S. I. jour
Ia
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Associate Justice,
d. NJ. VALENTINE.
For Governor,
A. W. SMITH.
For Lieutenant Governor
r. +. MOORE.
For Secretary of State,
w. C. EDWARDS
For Auditor,
b. X. BRUCE.
For Treasurer.
J, 3. LYNCH.
For Attorney General,
I. f. CARVER.
For Superintendent of Instruction.
J. G. DAVIS.
For Congressman. Seventh Dlstric1'
CHESTER 1. LONG.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

ii. w.LErY. rres p w OJ!vGH. 80
With. TROUPE. slsua.ss.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21

REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For President.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
For Vice President.
WHITELAW REID
For Presidential Electors.
At Iarge-WILLIAM HAMILTON, NJ
DOI,PH HATFIELD, ID. w. KING,
First District-H. NJ ALEX
second District-B. 5. SMITH:
Third Distrjct--E. G. DEWEY
Fourth District-O. 5, WOODWAhID.
Eifth District-W. w. CALDWELL.
sixth District-A. III MCGEE.r
Seventh District-F. S. LARABEb.
' -
For Congrsssman-at-La
GEORGE T. ANTHONY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Congressman-at-Large,
GEORGE T. ANTHONY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-21
FOR THE MOUNTAINS, AND BY THE
SEASIDE.

July1s.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22
Mrs. Harrison's Condition,

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.-Another par.
tial reaction is apparent in Mrs. Harri-
sons condition, and her great vitality.
which has been characteristic of her
Illness. has again asserted itself, and
enabled her to rally from, her
extreme prostration of last
night. This evening her physician
reports her as somewhat stronger, with
prospects Of passing restful and quiet
night. This information the doctor con-
veyed to reporter who saw him after
he made the last call for the day, and
he then said he did not expect to visit
the White House again before morning
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22
THE EFFECT OF THE AFFAIR.

How 1t Was Regarded by the Public.
Notes.
The news of the awful tragedy cast a
feeling of sadness and heartfelt sympa-
thy throughout the city. The shocking
accident was discussed everywhere-on
the streets, in the hotels, and else
where. People left their homes and
visited the central station and the
coroner's Office to learn if some of
their relatives or friends were in the
general destruction of human life and
limb. Not until midnight did the
crowds leave, and all, even those who
were strangers to the dead and wounded,
left with sad hearts and sympathy for
those who had been stricken down while
in the midst OF festivities.
The receiving hospital at tine police
station was filed with the wounded
and dying, and several who have
fought upon the battle field, stated that
they never witnessed more saddening
scene-the groans OF the men and the
cries of the little boys who were suffer
ing the most excruciatiDg pains; the
mother recognizing her dead son, the
brother the corpse of a brother, the
father that of the son, these scenes were
heartrending in the extreme.
1t was first given out that the little
dead girl at Orr & Sutch's was Gretta
Cohen, who lived on Central avenue. In
the confusion and excitement some one
doubtless made a mistake, as the dead
girl was Lillian Rapp. This gave rise to
the report that there were six dead at
midnight instead OF five. There is no Co.
hen family living on Central avenue ,and
DR.. Still, in answer to a telephone mes
cage, stated that the little Rapp girl had
been sent to the undertaker's parlore
and was not at his house, as many
erroneously supposed.
The celebration ball at the pavilion
abruptly ended on the reception o.
the news. The third number on
the programme was being danced when
Grand Marshal Castruccio stopped the
music and announced the terrible news.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22

powder and fuse attached to 1t. 1t is
set in the mortar with the powder
downward, and when the fuse is
lighted, the shell is fired upward and
explodes in the air. Evidently there is
no danger from properly loaded shell,
as a very large number of shells had
been fred during the evening, but in
stead OF going upward into the air, the
shell in question Immediately exploded,
bursting the mortar.
THE SUPPOSED CAUSE.
The assistant, Ksmmert, states that
as he placed the shell, with the lighted
fuse into the mortar, it did not reach
the Hbottom, but burst at once, evi-
IDENTIFY coming in contact with some
powder which some one had placed at
the bottom of the mortar. The shell
did not ascend into the air, and by its
terrible vibration, Wilson said he at
once knew that something was wrong
and that some Of the crowd had tam
pered with the mortars. He said he
knew that the shells were not over
charged, because his son generally loads
them with measure holding the exact
quantity, and, furthermore, that with
his experience in handling charges, he
would have at once known by the extra
weight if the charge had been too large,
and would not have put it in the NOR
tar. Ordinarily, he stated, there is no
danger; and he had fred numerous
shells from that mortar during the eve
ming.
These mortars are made OF welded
steel, two feet in length, and four inches
in circumference and about quarter Of
an inch in thickness. OF this iour-inch
mortar, only about half remained. The
bottom half was intact, and the remain
Ing or top portion Of the mortar had
bursted into numerous fragemnts. The
remaining portion of the mortar was
taken to the Office OF Chief Of Police
Glass.
As there were, several pieces Of NOR
tar found on the ground, it would ap-
pear that there was more than one NOR
tar bursted. ap'
Vi
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22
ously wounded, but may possibly sur

ously wounded, but may possibly sur
vive the accident.
B. BUNKERS, of AL Beaudry avenue,
had his left leg blown off. Mr.. Bunkers
Is middle-aged man, and the wouno
will 90 hard with him. Some OF the
doctors have hopes of his recovery. be
is married man and is the father Il
seven children. The oldest boy came
to see bis father, who fell asleep about
IL o'clock. Bunkers showed remarkabie
nerve, and talked all the while MS
wound was being dressed.
HI. KAMMERr, the assistant OF VIII
son, had bis right calf completely gouged
out. He set off the mortar that ex-
ploded. He stated to q HERALD reporter
that he only put one shell in the gas
pipe of which the mortar was made,
lighted the fuse, and was running away
when the thing exploded.
The wounded man has been connected
with Wilson for seven months. de WAS
removed to his home, at 1884 San Julian
street. While his injuries are painful,
they are not considered very dangerous.
WALTER OSER, young mail car
rier, had his leg badly cut. DIR. Stell
took out piece of iron about by .
inches that was imbedded in the bone.
He was taken home.
MIKE CULLEN received compound
fracture of his right forearm. He will
recover. Cullen is Is years old and
came here from Ireland about IA months
ago. He is employed at the Panorama
stables.
III. ]. Lloyd, OF 2O9 East Fifth street,
received several flesh wounds in the legs.
A little boy, whose name was not
learned, but who lives at 115 East
Eighteenth street, received bad injury
to the leg.
Charley Ausgusten, boy who resides
at First street and Lake Shore avenue,
received severe scalp wounds.
A gentleman named Wright was treat
ed for scalp wound by DR.. Still. IN.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22

you could count 'em," eaid an s. P.
brakeman
"There wasn't but one,D said an
elderly man, land it made such noise
as don't care to hear again. And the
poor fellers that was hurt an wasn't
killed, how they did holler." And the
horror stricken witness of the deathly
scene held his hands to his ears and
paced rapidly up and down the side
walk.
The old watchman showed the re-
porter piece of the exploded iron. 1t
was cutoff section of wrought-iron
gas pipe, about the size of mans hand,
with the edges all ragged and torn from
the force of the explosion. 4f
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22
THE WOUNDED.
A List of Those Unfortunates who Re-
cefved Injuries.

A List of Those Unfortunates Who Re-
ceived Injuries.
The following is list of the wounded
GILBERT CHRISTIAN, the 14-year-
old boy, who had his right leg blown off,
behaved like hero. He lives at 533
Macy street, and, after he had his
wounds dressed, was removed into the
big cell. At 10 O'Clock his poor mother
came in. accompanied by another lady.
The scene that followed was most affect
ing. and even several of the prisoners
wept, for the first time in years.
"Don't cry, mother; it is nothing
much" said the brave youngster, as his
mother knelt beside her wounded boy.
"I'm all right. have had lots OF good
doctors, and 1 am feeling fine," he con-
tinued.
The mother was prostrated with grief,
and the herculean attempt made by the
boy to comfort his mother made all
step aside to wipe away tear. No man
ever acted with more fortitude than did
Gilbert Christian. His right leg was
blown off, and his left leg was 80 badly
lacerated that it may have to be ampu-
tated. The doctors last night said he
could not live until morning.
ED. GRIFFITH. who until recently
attended to distributing the lithos for
the Grand opera house, was another
victim of the cruel explosion. His left
leg was shattered. His injury is very
serious. He bore up under bis wounds
like a veteran, and talked hopefully to
all his friends while the doctors were
dressing his wounds. Griffith is about
10 years old, and lives on Washington
street. Officers Singleton and Cox
brought him to the police station. They
stated that he exhibited wonderful
nerve.
Don't tell my mother" the boy said.
"This will kill her." Griffith il seri-
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22
THE DOCTORS.

They Promptly Responded to-Calls for
Help.
When the first sufferers were brought
to the hospital at the central police Sta
ton, DIR. MacGowan and Police Surgeon
DIR. Bryant at once did all they could,
but with twelve manned people needing
care, more.physicians were needed, and
soon the telephone spread the
news that medical aid was needed. In
less than half an hour a number
OF doctors responded to the call, the
list, as far as could be gath
cred, consisting of the following
doctors: MacGowan, Bryant, Kurts,
Bicknell, Lindley, Choate, Mccarthy.
Ainsworth. Wing, Ellis, Bullard, Hagan.
Hitchcock, johnson, Orme, Zsbala, Cole,
and Maynard.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-22
THE SCENE OF TaE ACCIDENT.


An Immense Hole in the Ground Caused
BY the Explosion.
The old watchman at the electric
power house, southwest of the Arcade
depot; directed HERALD reporter to the
scene of the accident about 600 feet from
the power house, across Vernon avenue.
Cropping his way along through the dim
light emitted by the power house lamps.
the smell of powder attracted the scribe
to the scene of the catastrophe, where
the violence of the explosion had torn
up hole about 16 by 8 feet. The ugly
fumes still seemed to linger about the
unhallowed epot, but all was silent as
the tombs to which so many of the poor
victims will be consigned on the Sab
bath day.
Adherence of opinion obtains as to
the number Of explosions. OF course
there are always men about the Arcade
depot lntil all hours of the night, and
the reporter mixed in with them.
There were two explosions, right one
atop of the other" said an athletic
young motorman.
"No, there were three, Just as Quick as