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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-13
LEAVENWORTh BLAZE.

LEAvENwoRTH. Kan, April 12-The
mercantile house of Henry Ettensnn was
partly destroyed by fire tonight This was
one of the largest business houses in the
west. The building covered half of a
block, was three stories high, and was
filled to the roof with dry goods, clothing
and boots and shoes. The entire stock
was valued at $4,000. At $40 o'clock
this evening fire was discovered in the
basement. The entire fire department
was quickly on the ground, and six power
full streams of water were soon playing
upon the building; but it was not possible
to get at it, located as it was. The fire
made rapid headway, gained the elevator
shaft, shot up it, and had possession of
the building.
1t WIS impossible to save that part of
the building in which the dry goods estab-
lishment is located The great building
was divided by a wall that extended from
the cellar to the roof, and this protected
and saved about one half of il, in which
was the shoe store, and in which a large
amount of goods was stored 1t is i'm
possible to estimate the loss. There is
about $50 900 of insurance upon the build
ing aud stocks. The names of the COM
panies cannot be learned tonight. Etten.
son started in life as pedder. He is yet
in the prime of life and will doubtless re-
build and re-establish his business as soon
as it can be done.
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A VOTING MACHINE,

LocKPoRT, n. Y, April 12-The town
of Lockport used Myers voting machine
in voting at its annual election today.
There were three tickets in the field, be-
sides ballots for and against several ap-
preparations. The novelty of voting by
machinery brought out large numbir of
voters, but, notwithstanding the severity
of the test. the result was most remark
able. The voting progressed rapidly from
the start, and nothing but praise has been
heard from any voter. In five minutes
after the polls closed the result was tran
scribed on the return tally sheets. Among
the demonstrated advantages of the new
system are its economy. IL requires only
two inspectors, one acting as doorkeeper
of the machine aud the other keeping the
record on the poll list All are also salts
fed that it affords absolute secrecy. and
that it is practically impossible to falsify
the returns.
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The Way Real Estate Goes Up in creeae

The way Real Estate Goes Up in Creedc
The other day Denver man stepped
from the train, saw lot he thought be
would like, and asked the owner. who
of course just happened" to be stand
ing near, what he would take for it.
Zone thousand dollars" was the re-
ply.
''Well, I'll see you again shortly. ]
want to look about and get my bear.
ings."
After inquiring the prices of various
other lots he concluded to take the first
one. He had been gone but an hour,
and felt satisfaction at being able to
do little business so soon after his ar
rival, and remarked to companion:
''This is hummer and no mistake" ="
To the owner he said: 1--we concluded
to take your lot. Have the papers made
out and we'll go up to the bank and get
the money"
'The price has gone up since you were
here. 1t is now $780," quietly re-
marked the owner.
''Three hundred dollars an hourw he
gasped, and was carried to the train.
The pace was too killing. Such activity
In realty and building has rarely been
seen. even in Colorado. The buildings
IN Jimtown have arisen Ike mushrooms
over night. An absence of a couple of
days, and one would rub his eyes to be
sure he was awake, SO great is the
change.-Cor. Denver Sun.
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MISSOURI PROHlRlrIONIsTs.

CHILLICoTHE, Mo-, April 12-The state
prohibition convention met here today.
Rev. George p. Hays of Kansas City was
elected chairman. After an earnest speech
by him, urging energetic work for the cause
of prohibition, the following ticket was
nominated: For governor, John Soheiski
OF Newton county; lieutenant governor,
W. ;. Crouch of Carrollton; secretary of
state, e. E. Mcclellan of Sedalia; treasurer.
NJ lngraham of Dadeville; auditor, L. e.
Stewart, of Warrensburg; attorney gem
eral, w. Emmett johnson of Brookfield:
railway commissioner, A G. Brown Of
Hannibal; judges of the supreme court,
Eugene Ayers of st. Joseph and James
Barker of Springfield.
Rev. John A. Brooks, candidate for vice
president on the Prohibition ticket of 1888.
delivered an address this evening. The
attendance at the convention was not
large,
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THE MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 12.-The appall-
ing character of the floods in northern
Mississippi is just beginning to be real
lied. Hundreds of lives have been lost.
Last night one man rowed several miles in
the dark on a raft with tweny-six bodies
that he had picked up. The flood came so
suddenly that none were prepared. Six
teen small streams III northern Mississippi
became raging torrents within few hours,
and swelled the already full banks of the
Coosa and Tombigbee rivers into inland
seas. All sorts of crafts are being inn
provised to 20 to the rescue of survivors,
who are perched on the highest ground,
without food or shelter. The loss of prop
erty is incalculable at present. There IS
no exaggeratioD, however, in the state
ment that it will be over million dollars.
NEW ORLEANS, April 12.-The reported
loss of life and property by the floods on
the Tombigbee river has been confirmed.
The citizens of Loundis county, Miss,
have peritioned Congressman Allen, their
representative, to ask the government for
aid, as their own means are inadequate to
the needs Of the homeless people. The
loss of life is variously estimated at from
fifty to 200 The losses of live stock and
crops are beyond computation at present,
but will be enormous. Meager details
are only obtainable, as communication is
cut of from the flooded districts.
COLUMBUS, Miss, April 12'-The death
and desolation caused by the food has de-
the entire population, and busi-
ness is entirely suspended Later reports
rather enlarge than diminish the damage.
A belt of country ranging from five to
miles wide is one stretch of
debris, made up of the ruins of houses and
fences and the carcasses Of animals. Il is
doubtful whether there is left standing in
that belt dozen houses. Between 1000
and ], 200 negroes are left entirely destitute
by the floods, which swept away every
thing they possessed. At the present
stage of the water any estimate of the loss
Of life is simply guesswork, but the death
list is long one. As yet no death Is re-
ported among the whites, as the low lying
ands are inhabited almost exclusively by
legroes.
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EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

UTICA, n. Y, April 1.-Two distinct
and quite severe earthquake shocks were
felt in this city today. The shocks were
about four minutes apart. The first one
was felt at II o'clock a. m, and both were
accompanied by rumbling noise, as of
distant thunder Reports from Holland
Patent, Westervile, Alder Creek and a
number of other places in this county. say
that both shocks were severe. In this city
in several instances the pendulums of
clocks were stopped, and articles on shelves
and in cupboards were shaken.
ALBANY, N. Y, April 1.-Two distinct
shocks of earthquake were felt throughout
Montgomery, Warren and Otsego counties
this morning. The first occurred ut 1l:28
O'Clock and lasted thirty seconds. The
second occurred two minutes later In
Johnstown and Gloversville the people
rushed wildly from their houses. thorough
ly frightened. The rattling of dishes, the
falling of plaster, the rumbling OF build
iDgs and th evibrating of the shocks appear
to be the only result.
FONDA, n. Y, April 12-The inhabi-
tants of the Mohawk valley were startled
at noon today by shocks of earthquake
The vibrations were felt throughout the
valley and in Mercer county. in some in.
stances dishes ratified on the shelves.
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CONGER;S FLOP.

CHICAGO, April 12-Colonel A. l. Con-
ger, the Republican national committee
man from Ohio. who has been looked upon
as Il stalwart Blaine man, today anuounced
himself in an interview as for Harrison,
Colonel Conger said that he was con-
vinced that Governor Mckinley will not
allow his name to be used. Colonel Con-
ger is on his way to Minneapolis, where
the subcommittee of the national commit
tee having charge of the arrangements for
the convention hall will Inspect the ar
rnngements made The gentlemen of this
committee will arrive in Chicago this
evening or tomorrow
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TEXAS WHITE RgPuBl IcaNs

DALLAS. Texas, April l2-The first Re-
publican convention without a niger
Ia it that ever assembled in the south met
here this afternoon. Three hundred dele
gates were present In calling the conven-
tion to order, Judge O.ton particularly
called them Jefferson Republicans, in
favor Of the freedom of all races, with the
white man in the lead or on top. Colonel
Whitehead. blue stocking Democrat, on
behalf OF the mayor. eloquently welcomed
the delegates to Dallas, intimating that
as they proposed to stop associating with
Africans, they were entitled TO the respect
of white people The usual committees
were appointed. Judge Cline of Houston
then stated the objects to be accomplished
by the white Republican organization of
Texas. A state league is TO be organized,
and then the convention viii resolve into a
mass meeting. and perhaps nominate a
state ticket, and also send contestiag
delegation to Miuneapo!fs
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TIE MORMON CONFERENCE

INDEPENDENCE, Mo, April Ja-The
Mormon elders in attendance upon the
international conference of the ReorgSu-
lied Church of Jesus Chris: of the Latter
Day Saints again administered unto the
sick today at the Mormon temple by an
nointing with oil aud laying on of hands.
The number who desired treatment was
fully as large as yesterday, aud the base
ment of the temple where the ceremony
was performed was crowded
At the business session OF the conference
a resolution was adopted providing for the
publication OF the history of the church,
10 be placed on sale AT the worlds fair.
Very little other business was transacted.
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DEVOURED BY DOGS.

UNIoNTowN, Pa, April 12.-The little
town of Point Marion, on the northern
border of the county. is wildly excited
over what is believed to have been a
murder. Yesterday Mrs. Keiser discov-
cred a dog dragging the lower part of the
body of small child, She drove the dog
away from his human feast, and notified
the neighbors of her discovery. A search
revealed the grave of the child, which was
directly in a footpath near town. 1t is
thought to have been the work of woman,
as the grave was little more than six
inches deep. After diligent search
another dog was found with an arm in his
mouth. The head, trunk and other arm
could not be found, and it is supposed that
the dogs had devoured them. A news
paper was the only shroud the body had.
No clue has been found.
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THE PAINESVILLE FRAUD.

DRESDEN, Germany, April 12-Colonel
David Paige, who, it has been charged,
has guilty knowledge Of the forged in
dorsements of John Huntington on certain
notes, said to be held by certain banks in
Cleveland and elsewhere, is supposed TO be
iu hiding in this city, waiting for chance
to appeal to Huntington for mercy.
vague story is afioat concerning Hunt
ington and his medical attendant, Dr.
Abnett, an American. Shortly after ar
irving here Huntington became critically
i'll 1t was said that he was suffering .
from habitual doses of morphine, and it
was decided to send him to a private hos
pital; but to this DR.. Abnett strenuously
objected He seemed to have strong in-
fiuence over Huntington. and many ex-
citing scenes are said to have occurred be-
fore he was finally taken to hospital and
placed under the care of Dr. Holtyz
Finally Mrs. Huntington paid Abnett
s., 600 to leave her husband. Huntington
Is now said to have recovered from, the
effects of the morphine. Hord, his son-in-
law, practically admits the truth of the
morphine story, but says that the drug
was ordered by Huntington's physician
aud that Huntington voluntarily paid
Abnett to return to America
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MURDER Or SIuCInE

body of Mary Chertinsky. a Polish cir. 1s
years old, was found at o'clock this morn
ing lying between the tracks of the juno.
tion road in Schenly park The head was
found at the side of the track, fifteen feet
away. Miss Chertinsky lived with Troll
isky,a dairy man. AT 4 o'clock this morn
ing when Mrs. Trolisky went to the girls
room to awaken her size found young
German named Ludwig Klinsky in the
girls company. Mrs Trolisky ordered the
man from the house and severely repri-
manded the girl, who returned to her
room crying. An hour later her body was
found in the park. From the position of the
body the police are inclined TO the murder
theory. klinsky has been arrested, and
will be held for an Investigation.
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a CHINESE sIUecosT

CHICAGO, April i2-Private Edward d.
Cahota, he only Chinaman iu the United
States army, has been bauished IN dis
grace from Fort Sheridan, near this city.
TO the distant west. Cahota, who is a
private IN company II, Fifteenth infantry,
fought through the war and has been in
the service twentyseven years The
cause OF his removal TO hrs new station.
Fort Niobrars, is for selling liquor aud
Keeping gambling house winch was
patronized by his white comrades-in-zrms
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ANOTHER HERETO.

CLEVELAND, April 12-At the annual
meeting of the Cleveland presbytery today
charges were preferred against Rev. Burt
Z. Howard, one of the associate pastors of
the First Presbyterian church, the largest
and wealthiest in the city. Last February
he had printed an article arguing that the
crucifXion was not an atonement for sin
in the sense of being sacrifice. A COM
mttee was appointed to wait upon How
ard and endeavor to convince him of tue
error of his views They will report later.
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A PITTSBURG MYSTERY.

PITTsBURG, Pa, April 12-It has just
leaked out that Gamble Weir, the late
superintendent of police of this city, who
died suddenly three months ago. was
poisoned. After his burial several friends
quietly went TO the cemetery, exhumed
the body, and removed the stomach and
spleen, after which the corpse was re-
turned to the grave. The intestines were
submitted to an analytical chemist for ex-
animation. His work is not finished, but
It has been found that enough poison bad
been taken to kill several men. There is
no clue to the guilty person.
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Something.


A something hovers in the air,
And poises DER the naked tree,
And rides upon the winged clouds,
Yet hath no form the eye can see;
But to the deeper, inward sight,
1t is presence sweet and true,
That fills the universe with joy
And wakes the earth with impulse nev3
A something in the forest word,
1t scarcely may be named voice,
Yet fettered captives hear its call,
And in their longing heart rejoice
A subtitle whisper in thesbreeZe,
So soft, it seems a spirits breath,
Yet leafiess boughs grow tremulous
With ecstasy at what 1t saithl
A something rises with the morn,
And fingers with the suns last ray,
Brings rapture to the silent night,
And luster to the shining day;
With yearning. half of bliss and pain,
Is swells my heart, and, wondering.
ask, What can it be? A bird
Sings at my window, 1T is spring."
-Zitella Cooke in Youths Companion
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no real evidence of combine or steal in
the wheat business in this state, although
they were Of the opinion that there was
some manipulation of prices in Chicago.
Moore holds that there is evidence OF a
combine, but he is unable to locate it. He
also thinks that there is big wheat steal
in Duluth. He wants the investigation
continued until the persons interested In
the combine can be discovered.
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KANSAS FOR GROVER.

KANSAS CITY, April 12.-Thres more
counties instructed for Cleveland today.
They are Garfield, Harper and Dickinson.
To be sure that their instructions would
not be violated, the convention elected RS
delegates to the state convention which
will send delegates to the Chicago conven-
tion men who are known to have always
been loyal to Cleveland and his political
PRINCIPLES
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A DEAD IouGH.

NORTH VERNON, Ind, April 12.-Just
before the 9 O'Clock Cincinnati, Wabash
and Michigan train left here this morning
Abe Devine entered the ladies' coach.
Devine was intoxicated, and Conductor
Scott attempted to remove him to the
baggage car. Devine drew a revolver. and
was discharged in the scuffie. The bali
entered Devine's body. killing him in
SCautly
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pEEMING,S TRAIL

HALIFAX, N. s., April 12-Deeming, the
Australian murderer, was in Halifax few
years ago, OH alleged gold-mining busi-
ness. He showed gentleman whom he
met here letter he had received from
Kate Eddowes, one of the women who was
subsequently murdered in Whitechapel.
der of the girl. Deeming went under two
or more aliases in Canada, one of,w hich was
Rual
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MICHIGAN DELEGATES.

THREE RIVERS, Mich. April I2.-In the
Fourth district congressional convention
today, OH an almost unanimous vote, the
delegates were instructed for Harrison.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, April 12.-The
Republicans of the Fifth congressional
district today elected an uninstructed dele
CATION to the national convention.
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Hail AND EiTZSIMMONS

NEW YORK, April 12-Jim Hill and
Bob Fitzslmmons have agreed to meet in
the prize ring and fight to finish for a
purse of not less than s12, 900 and side bet
of 5000 each. The fight will occur at
the Olympic club of New Orleans or the
Pacific club of San Francisco, whichever
offers the largest purse. The fight will be
at catch weights.
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THE KEYSTONE DELEGATION

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 12.-The efforts
of the delegates to the Democratic national
convention to come to an understanding
whereby the delegation would act as
ed, one faction voting for Governor Patti
son as candidate for the presidency and
the other for Cleveland.
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aI.sANY GOES oeMoceaTlc

ALBANY, y. Y. April l2-Mryor Man
ming and the entire Democratic ticket was
elected today by l,Joe uiaioIity. The DEM
ocrats carried seventeen out Of ei-hgeea
wards aad probably eighteen out OF thir-
ty one supervisors. Manning is a son Of
ex-SecretarY OF the Treasury Maaoinx-
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THE MEAD MURDER INo,jIRy

ST. PAUL, April 12.-Auother sensation
was sprung in the Mead murderinvestiga-
tion at Waupaca, Wis, in the shape of a
plot to murder Deputy Sheriff Williams,
who has been most Instrumental in secur-
ing evidence looking to the discovery of
was to waylay Williams, at night as he
was returning home, and, after knocking
him on the head, with club, to cut his
throat.
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CONNECTICUT POLITICIANS.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, April I2-All but
five members of the Democratic state
central committee were present when the
meeting was called to order today A can
yass of the committee showed the follow
ing presidential preferences: Cleveland,
); Hill ;; no choice, 5; non-commital. 8
Eleven are opposed to the free coinage of
silver. and majority favor the appoint
ment of an unpledged delegation TO the
national convention at Chicago
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IHE SuGAR IRllST

PHILADELPHIA. April 12.-The agents of
the American Sugar Refining company
(the sugar trusD were here today, and it
was reported that the object of their visit
WAS to confer with the wholesale grocers
relative to making arrangements by which
the trust will allow rebate of about 40
cents barrel to grocers who maintain re-
tail prices
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The WHEAT COMBINE

ST. PAUL, April l2.--E j. Moore. the
AlliaRce member of the legislative COM
nllttee that has been for the past year in
vestigating the alleged wheat combine,
and who refused TO sign the report that
was made last week by the committee. not
agreeing with the findings therein, tonight
made public his minority report
In brief, he dissents from the findings
ef the majority, which was that there was
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FRENCH TANSY WATERS

These waters are for the relief and cure
of painful irregularities, and will remove
all obstructioDs. They are sure and safe
every time. Manufactured by Emerson
Drug Co., San Jose, Cal. and for sale by
Fred l.. RIGHT, 206 f. Douglas avenue.
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WEATHER BULLETlN.t

WEATHER BUREAU,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
WICHITA, Kan, April 12. 1892.
Forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Rain followed by warmer clearing weather.
During the past "a hours the highest
temperature was 53o, the lowest 49,,
and the mean 4S0, with 60 inches of
rain. gentle east winds and falling barom-
eter-
For the past three years the average
temperature fer the month of April
Aas been 57e. and for the 18th day 660.
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
WASHINGTON. April 12-Forecast until
pp. m. Wednesday:
Kansas-Shovers; east winds; slightly
warmer at Concordia.
MissOuri-Showers; southeast gale with
possible severe local thunder storms in the
afternoon
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9et my chest protector out, my velve. earmafs
too.
Ny thick chirchilla ulster. my porous plasscs
true:
Give me quinine capsule. my dropping heart
to cheer.
And don't forget my rubber boots. for bSlmy
spring is here
See the undertaken and obtain a special rate.
Ask the railroad agent II hen let me 60 "a
freight.
Buy a rosewood casket and have the parsor
near.
For must walk abroad today-and balny
spring is here
Then go to the marble yard and cheose hand
some stone.
Hire an elccutionist 20 teach you how 70 moan;
Have SIX horses to the hesrse, ten coaches La
the rear
For must go down town today-and balny
spring is here
Lay nee on a sunny slope. where birds sing in
the trees:
Don't put shells around my grave, they're not
the proper cheese;
Give my fond farewell 10 All my friends and
Comrades dear,
And tell them to remain indoors when baIny
sDrIug - kcre
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SHOT FOR a NICKEL

KNGFIsHER O. T., April &c. c..
Davis, a gam bier, shot and killed soldier
of troop X, Fifth cavalry, on duty here,
this morning. The dispute arose over a
nickel, and a desperate fight ensued, with
the above result Davis was arrested
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TIJRE WINNERS.

MEMPHIS, April 12.-Winners: Jim
Head. King Lee, Riley, Sull Rose, Marie
K, Red Prince
NEW YORK, April 12.-Guttenburg win
ners: Ottaway, lrrigator, Uncertainty,
Badge, Eleanor, Gladiator.
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SHOT BY A MOB.

MIENNA, Ga. April 12 Bill West, a
coIored desperado. quarreled with John
Roberts. another negro, at Pima yester
day, and shot him dead. A crowd of peo-
pie chased West and shot him down, kill.
ing him instantly.