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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1892-12-08
The Pension Peril.

New York World,
On the first of January next
There will be on the pension
roll fully 1000, 900 names.
The appropriation for the
payment Of pensions which
Congress is expected to make
at the coming session is $1S6,
900, 900.
These figures are startling.
They show that the pen
sions are in the proportion
OF nearly one in twelve OF the
voters Of the whole Union.
And this fnr a war that end
FED more than a quarter Of a
century ago!
They show that fine cost OF
the pension list absorbs more
than 40 per cent. of the ma
tons revenues.
The pensionlis costs $120-
600, 900 more than the el,-
tire expenses OF the govern
mentin the year before the
war. 1t has increased $780,
900, 900 since 1877. when the
war had been ended a dozen
years.
The number Of pensioners
on the 1st Of January will al
most equal the regular STAN
ling armies Of France a n d
Germany combined, W b ic h
contain 1,046, 900 men.
The cost OF the list exceeds
|by $73,000,000 the annual
cost of the great standing az.
my Of overtaxrd Gerninny.
1t excredsby $50, ,000, 900 The
cost Of the standing army of
France.
Under the reckless iiagpfElii:
ty OF the rapaciuis elaim II
gents and the .partisan sul
of a corrupt Pension Com
missioner the list is .incre;,s
ed at the rate Of $3.50, 600 a
month. If not checked the
cost for 1893 will reach the
enormous SUN OF 5000, ,OoO,-
600!
This carnival OF wrong and
robbery must cease. The pen
sion list must be purged of
its frauds. As stands it is
an impeachment Of the patri
.otism OF the men who saved
the Union. 1t has beenmade
a roll OF dlshonoragainst the
earnest protest of honorable
soldiers. Every name added
toit by the present Commits
sioner is tainted with a sus-
.picion Of unworthiness.
1t viii be the duty of t he
democratic President "a n d
Congress to revise the pen
sion list in the interest alike.
of deserving veterans and OF
an impel'i'led treasury.
An exchange says, that Thos.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
JAY GOULD.

After all Jay Gould died of con-
sumption. The doctors said he had
neuralgia and Jay offered million
of dollars to any one who would
cure him of his trouble. 1t turned
out that he did fiot have neuralgia
at all, but simply consumption.
Don't you make this same mistake.
If you feel that your lungs are weak
or that you are subject to colds and
coughs, or if your throat be sore
and tender, get a bottle of Reds
German Cough and Kidney Cure
and take it freely. 1t contains no
poison and it is the only cough
remedy on the market that minis
tiers to all of the excretory organs.
The small bottles cost twenty-five
cents, large size fifty cents. Every
druggist has it.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO., Peoria, III.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
CIcOpatra's Asp.

There is in the reptile house at Zoo a
specimen of Cleopotra's asp; not, it
should be observed, the jeweled variety
found some months ago in St Johns
wood, but an asp of flesh and blood, or
perhaps, having regard to its anatomy
generally, we should say of skin and
bone. This little snake is provided
with sand, into which it can burrow, a
practice to which 1t is addicted in its
native haunts. This position is an ex-
tremely good one for biting the heels
of the traveller, who cannot always
retort by bruising the head of the snake,
for the animal in question is one of
those many creatures which have n
general mode of coloration approximate
ing to the surroundings among which
they can live. The asp is like many
frequenters of the desert, desert
colored The usually accepted theory
about this Is that the animals so colored
escape detection, or take moan advan-
tage of their deceptive hues to steal n
march upon the harmless but moderate
" conspicuous beast This snake has q
pair of little horns upon its head.
When it is half-buried in the sand
there would project, and perhaps excite
the curiosity of some poor wandering
rodent who might pay for his inquis-
tiveness with his life London News
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
E.timafe of the american Man.

The American man is a sincere, unaf-
fected. rugged gentleman. He despises
shams of sentiment or shams of appear
ance. He refuses to become enthused
at bombast, and sneers at all superficial
polish which hides unworthiness. He
uses slang when slang is the shortest
road to expression, and despises ele-
gance of diction which wells or distorts
meaning. He is above all things truth
full in the true sense of truth, which
means that he will tell political or
business lie without a qualm of con-
science, but will want TO knock down
the man who poses as a practicer of in
variable truthfulness. Memphis Com
Taarcial
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
August
Flower

Zone of my neighbors, Mr.. John
Gilbert, has been sick for a long
time. All thought him pastrecovery.
He was horribly emaciated from the
inaction of his liver and kidneys.
1t is difficult to describe his appear
ance and the miserable state of his
health at that time. Help from any
source seemed impossible. He tried
your August Flower and the effect
upon him was magical. Itrestored
him to perfect health to the great
establishment of his family and
friends" John Quibell, Holt, Onto
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
Ne Tried Again.

''Loolz here, Mr.. Smokers" said the
editor, ''You brought me this joke a
week or two ago and 1 rejected it"
''Yes, sir" replied the contributor,
''but 1 hoped your liver would not be
troubling you somuch to-day. Brook
lyn Life.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1892-12-24
BIBLE ASTRONOMY.
DIR. Talmage Discourses Upon an
Interesting Subject.

ne believes II Is limo to Widen Out and
Ecightcn Religious Thought-Old
Ruts Should Be Avoided In
Christian Work.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
ABAD MISSOURI PACIFIC WRECK.

The o'clock Missouri Pacific freight
train from the east Came into the yards
last evening looking dilapidated enough
to be in a cyclone. The cars were covered
with mud, stove in at the ends and many
of them absolutely mass Of splinters on
wheels. That there was wreck some
where theae seemed to be no doubt, and
bad one at that, but the mouths OF the
Missouri Pacific people were closed and do
degree of persuasion could make them
tell ANYTHING about it, even to the report
ers which was another evidence that there
was something stranger than usual con-
nected with the wreck. AS a last resort
the man at the Twelfth street was solic-
tied for information about it. last night,
but he refused, saying positive lnstruc-
lions were given to be silent on the SUD
ieet From private source 1t was learned
that the wreck occurred four or nve miles
east of town. As the train was coming
in, some machinery gave way and 1t broke
into three sections. The engineer thought
the train broke only n two sections, and as
he saw the caboose good distance behind,
he Stacked up and, as he did so, great
crash occurred by the second section COM
ing into the first with such great force as
to knock six cars into smithereens. This
is all that is known so far. 1t was reported
that the front brakeman was severely, II
not fatally, injured last night, but owing
to the close mouthedness OF those who
were in position to know, no details as
to his condition could be learned. 1t is to
he hoped that he is not as bad as he Is re-
ported to be.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
HUMANE SOCIETY MATTERS.

1t is desired to furnish the room in the
City building which has been assign
ed to the Humane society, and any
person who desires to further the work of
the society in this way will please report
any articles they may desire to contribute
to the vice president, Rev. E. r. Shipper,
at the Hotel Metropole, or the treasurer,
Major Powell, at the Fourth National
bank An office desk, a table, chairs and
carpet will be needed.
When the room has been fitted up it will
be kept open for one or two hours daily
and will constitute the headquarters of
the society. A representative of the So
ciety will be on hand every day to attend
TO any case of need that is presen ted.
The county commissioners will depend
largely, as heretofore, on the society to
furnish information rs to the worthiness
of applicants for aid. and it is expected
that through the associated efforts of the
various committees the charitable work of
the city will be thoroughly organized be-
fore smother winter sets in, on a basis on
which all charitable societies in the city
can cooperate, and the work can be both
more effectively and more economically
done than has been possible heretofore be-
cause OF the mere want OF cooperation
The following are the regular commit
tees for the current year:
On finanance-W. S. Corbett, E. R
Powell. A. A. Post.
On membership-Rev. J. ". Love. Mrs.
II. Or. Ruggles, Mrs. Clara Junkerman.
On literature-Rev. E NJ. Jones, Rev. J.
H. Then, Mrs l. 5. Carter.
On children and their care-Mrs. ". L
Carver, W. Z. Stanley, Mrs W. 7. Buck
Der.
On animals-Rev. E. r Shipper, q G.
Toler, DR.. Phillips.
In addition 70 the above. and IN accord
ance with the policy of the board Of dIrec-
tors TO extend the charitable work of the
society, a committee on charities has been
created This committee. when completed.
| will consist of seven members. The fol-
lowing members have been appointed
Raw. r W. Rhkmea J. A Henri. Mira {
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
MRS. FOSTER WRITES NOTE OF APPRE
CITATION.

To THE CHILDREN's HOME BOARD Ho-
NAME SOCIETY, MCALL AUXILIARY, AND
FRIENDS OF WICHITA.
Beloved Friends: Amid the whlrl OF
surprise and pain of parting that marked
those last days at Wichita. felt unequal
to attempt, even, an acknowledgment OF
the elegant gift aud kindly expressions
that filled my cup to overlooking. The
watch has been and will continue to be
a presence of beauty, ministry OF con-
ISOLATION, as it assures me of the love and
appreciation of many warm, true hearts
No offering from friends ever touched
deeper cord or thrilled me with truer JOY,
because it was in memory of service done
for the poor, neglected 'little ones" so
dear to divine love. Never shall that Mon
day evening in that delightful home,
filled with true and loving friends, be for
gotten. 1t brought SO many expressions
of the love have done so littie to deserve,
but which delights me none the less be-
cause cannot explain it, The scenes and
figures woven into the tapestry OF those
six and half years of work at Wichita,
will loose none of their color and beauty
as the years glide away. Dear friends.
never doubt the never-to- be-uttered love
and appreciation of your and the children's
friend Mrs. Z. j. FOSTER.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May II, 1872.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
MARRIED.

One of the events of the week was an
early Thursday morning wedding at the
Catholic church. the groom being Mr.. NJ.
Crowley of Harrington, and the bride Miss
Rose Hermes Of this city. In the evening
a reception was given at the home of the
bride on Patti avenue. The presents were
as follows: Jennie Costello, tablecoth;
Sarah McCarty, towels; Mrs. OShea,
quilt; Mrs, Lilly, oil painting; s. Skinner,
match case;Will McCarty, fruit dish; Mrs.
Allen, teapot; Mr.. and Mrs. H Smith,
silver pitcher; Mrs. Mark, cake stand
Mike Shield, lamp; Mrs. N. Hermes, table
cloth; Mr.. and Mrs. Cenworst, butter
dish; Mrs. L. Clark, fruit dish; Mr.. and
NJ Bahr, tablecloth; Rose Bahr, cake
stand; Josie O'Shea. fruit stand; Mr.. and
Mrs. Nick Hermes. linen tides; Ella
Gould, tablecloth; Mrs. Divines, fruit dish l.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner, towels; Jim Sulli-
van, silver castor; Maggie and Josie
Hermes, cups and saucers; Maggie O'Shea,
table scarf; Will Hermes, sauce dishes;
Nora O'Shea, crazy cushion; Rose Libel,
fruit dish; Mr.. and Mrs. P. Bshr, napkins;
Mr. and Mrs. James Bertsche, chenille
table scarf Mr.. and Mrs Crowley will
make their home at Harrington.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

The rext attraction at the opera house
is the New Orleans Minstrels, which is
booked for Wednesday evening. In speak
ing of this company the Fort Worth Ga
zette says:
1.-The New Orleans Minstrels were
greeted with good house at the Green-
walls, last night, despite the heavy rain
during the early portion of the evening.
The company is strictly minstrel show,
adhering to the old style of minstrelsy
that made the names of Haverly. Rice.
Wilson and other old-timers so familiar
to all lovers of true minstrelsy. 1t is a
bright, pleasing entertainment. void OF
anything bordering upon vulgarity, while
the songs, dancing and local gags made a
decided hit, being new TO the theater pat
rons of Fort Worth"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE

WHEREAS. Death has for the second
time invaded the ranks OF our Home Mis-
sionary society Of the First NJ r church
since its organization. four years ago. and
removed on the same day two OF us MEM
bers-Mother Houseworth. the Oldest mem
Der of our society, and Sister h N Lut-
trell. one of the youngest-ooth leaving
evidence of entering into higher and
broader fields of activity.
Resolved, That while we extend 20 the
bereaveo families our sympathy In their
sorrow, we rejoice in the assurance that
they have gone from labor 20 reward
Resolved, That we forward copy OF
the resolutions TO each OK the families. re-
spectively, and also TO the city papers
MRS r r GUTHRIE. JB,
Mrs G E CAMPBELL,
Mrs. y. MCCLEEs,
COMMITTEES.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS.
Then Ringing Bros.' Great Shows VIII be
seen IN All Their Glory.

The pleasurable anticipation aroused by
the contemplated visit of the Ringing
Brothers Worlds Greatest shows to this
city is about to be realized, for the much
looked-for advent of this famous aggrega-
ton in Wichita occurs next Saturday,
May 81 No exhibition that has ever WIS.,
tied this vicinity has ever been so compre-
hensive in it's method of advertising or
has ever succeeded in attracting so much
attention by its pictorial wall announce
ments. The finest Autograph printing
ever seen in this city has been scattered
with profuse liberality such rs no circus
management, not backed by stupendous
capital and reinforced by great amuse-
ment enterprise, could afford to display.
1t is gratifying to learn, through the press
of other cities, that these marvellous speci-
mems of the printers art do not begin to
tell the story of the wonders of this re-
markable show. A successful effort has
been made to bring together more actual
novel features than have ever before been
combin in one exhibition. and both the
grand street procession, which moves from
the show grounds promptly at 10 o'clock,
and the circus performance itself are not
able for the many new and striking fea-
lures displayed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
COINCIDENCE.

The following resolutions were passed
Thursday night by Queen City Lodge No.
296 l. o. o. F.. concerning the death OF B.
F. Fulton:
Whereas, it has pleased God to remove
from our midst our beloved brother Is. +.
Fulton, and, whereas we realize that his
family has lost good husband and kind
father; that this lodge has lost a falt oiul
and an earnest member, and, that this
this community has lost an honest and up
right citizen. Therefore, be 1t
Resolved. that this lodge extend their
heartfelt sympathy to the bereav ed family
and, be it
Resolved, that we deeply deplore. this
misfortune that deprives US OF one OF our
best members And be it also
Resolved. that the family be furnished a
COPY OF these resolutions, and be 1t further
Resolved, that these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes and that they be
published in the daily papers.
A c. CKUME,
;. l.. SMITH, Com
J. NJ BRIDENsTNE-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
SHORT SOCIETY soUIBs.

Mrs. Ray Oliver will entertain the Col
lege Hill Whist club tomorrow evening
Mrs. ]. G. Tremble left Friday for Mt.
Sterling, KY.
Miss Saretta Butcher of Douglas, who
has been visiting Mrs Scott for the past
few days, left for her home Wednesday
morning.
Mr.. A. Farmer left on Monday morn
ing for Portland, Or, on prospecting
tour.
Mr.. W. II. Criley of Purcell. o. T., spent
the week in the city on business.
Mr.. w. A. Hill and family. formerly of
this city but who have been residing In
Galveston, Texas, for the past year,
have returned and are now at the Piazza
Mrs. ]. c. Lyeth spent the week visiting
relatives in Carthage, Mo.
Mr.. Charlie Lee entertained number of
intimate friends on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Rushing have re-
turned from Florida, where they have
been spending the winter months.
DR.. Jessie Stone is home again from
Florida, where he has been attending as
medical adviser Millionaire Lorillard.
Mr.. Willard Foster of South Haven is
visiting friends in the city.
MISS beatrice InOIndS anu 1uisS OnnSe u
left on Friday for Peoria, ILL.,, where Miss
Thomas will visit Miss Jansen.
Mr. ]. NJ. Gurley of La Grange, Miss. is
here, visiting his sister, Miss Gurley, OF
the Lewis academy.
The Ladies Cooking club held business
meeting on Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. B. H. Campbell and made
further arrangements for their banquet
next week.
Mrs Fullington and daughter, Miss
Belle, of Ohio, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fullington of North Market.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woods and family
have moved from North Lawrence to
North Emporia avenue.
Mrs. Elmer Beech and baby have gone
for three weeks visit to relatives in Her
rington, Kan, and st. Joe, Mo.
Mrs. J. d. Hallowell has returned from
q visit to Columbus.
Mrs. F. B. Lawrence has gone to Colum.
bus. Kan, to spend the summer with hei
parents.
Mrs. Tony Bruhn and little grand
Chicago.
Mrs. F. C. Winants spent Wednesday in
| Marion.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. I. moore lelt Oh Weu
nesday for Hot Springs, Ark, hoping the
change would prove beneficial TO Mrs
Moore, who has been SO i'll for nearly q
year.
Mrs. Moon and her daughter left fol
Eau Clair, Wis. on Thursday, after 9
thoroughly enjoyable stay with their reia
tives, Mr.. and Miss Chapman.
The Ladies' Whist club was pleasantly
entertained on Thursday afternoon BY
Mrs. Frank Coen of College Hill.
| Mrs. J. D. Woods, who has been visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. r. E. Guthrie
ST., left Monday morning with her si1
children for Caldwell, where she will MAKE
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. V. Wells left Sunday
for Baxter Springs. Mrs. Wells will vlsl
her parents there, while Mr.. Wells viii
make business trip over the southeas
portion of the state.
| Mrs. Rutan, mother Of ]. c. Rutan o
| College Hill, left Monday for Sprague
| WASH, where she will spend severa
months.
Mrs. Will Hewey and three children lef
over the Missouri Pacific Monday evening
for Upton, Mo, Mrs. Hewey's home
where they will visit.
Mrs. j. J. Fegtly of South Main stree
entertained a few friends Friday evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
WOMAN SUFFRAGISTS.

The regular suffrage meeting was held
on Wednesday last, at the residence OF
Mrs. Eldridge, corner First street and
Emporia avenue.
In the absence o: the president, Mrs.
Taylor presided.
A general discussion was INDUCED in,
with reference to Mr.. Gladstone's position
on the suffrage question. Another sub
ject was discussed which comes nearer
home to the ladies in our city, and that Is.
what will the Wichita women do for the
state suffrage fair, which will be held at
Topeka in October next %
Wichita ought to make as good show
ing as any other city. AS she has SO many
ladies who make beautiful fancy work OF
all kinds, besides many who paint on
china as we'll as canvas. But all contrlbu-
tioRs will be gladly accepted, the useful as
well as the beautiful.
After the discussion about the fair
and general plan of work. Mrs. Eldridge
read an excellent article from the Wom-
ans Tribune on social purity"
A personal letter from Miss Susan B..
Anthony to DR.. Mamie Stephens, was
read, in which Miss Anthony urges faith
fulness to the cause in spite OF all opposl-
ton or Encouragement. and says don't
give up the suffrage, let come what may, -
and closes her letter by saying well, keep
up good heart and keep pegging away,
though you stand alone, and let me hear
from you ever and anon"
Such letter is inspiring, coming from
one who has has had so much to endure,
and yet one who never gives up the fight,
certain that victory will follow sooner or
later.
The recent convention and Miss
Anthony letter has aroused considerable
interest in the Suffrage work. All new
members andthose interested in the cause
are urged to attend the next regular meet
ing in June, and come with willing hearts
and hands to assist in the preparations foI
the suffrage fair.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
MRS. DUNN'S MUSICAL.

The following is the program OF an in
teresting recital given by the pupils OF
Mrs. Julia T. Dunn, at her rooms in the
Sedgwick building, on Thursday after
noon:
Song-'T Love Thee" .Kellar
Mrs Canton, Mrs. Dunn.
Reigen, OPP. 3, No. L.. m. Won Win
Miss Eva Dewey.
-"Afterwards". ..............M Mullen
Miss Ola Grosh.
Scherzo Schubert
Mrs. Edward O'Bryan.
Song-"Eternal Rest" ....Piccolomlnl
Mr.. Cation.
SILVER Spring.. Mason
Miss Jessie Lowe.
Song-"The Laural and the Rose" .Grell
Misses Grosh and Schallenberger.
Sonata No. 4F............. ........ Mozart
Miss Clela Parks.
Song-"Dear Heart. .......... Mattel
Miss Schallenberger.
Spanish Dances, Nos l and 3d..
.4hOo6ho~fSAi
Mrs. O'Bryan, Mrs. Dunn.
ARIA" from Faust" ............ .Gounod
Miss Minnie Lowe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
THE CREDITOR CASE.

The case of the state against E. Fl.
reditor occupied the attention OF the
istrict court yesterday until about 4
clock. This is one of a series OF prose
cutions carried on by the state dental
board by the dentists against Dr. Creditor.
for practicing dentistry without a per-
nit. The prosecution was represented by
County Attorney Morris. and he was
aided by DR.. Callahan of Topeka, secre-
tary of the board OF dental examiners,
while DR.. Creditor was represented by Ed
O'Brion and Senator Bentley. After
some of the evidence was submitted. the
county attorney asked leave of the court to
enter ''nolle proseQui," and the court
consenting, the case was dismissed. This
is the third case disposed Of in the courts
of this county, against DR.. Creditor. In
each instance the doctor has been
victorious.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15
Mrs. Nash and Mrs 4. $. Parks dispen

Mrs. Nash and Mrs a. :. Parks dispens-
ed hospitality TO the College Hill whist
club on Monday evening in very agree
able manner. 81 the pretty home Of Mr.
Nash. Mrs J. D. Huston and Mrs. L T..
Humble were the fortunate contestants
tor the prizes Besides those already men
tioued there were present Mr.. aud Mrs X
Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. " F. Stout. Mr. ann
Mrs. l. P Campbell Mr. and Mrs J. ID
Huichiugs, MIS- 2 Ccen. Mrs Humble,
Mrs. DAVIS. ". Coeu, J. Nash, ". Fouts.
7. .. Eeus,on and A. 3 PARIS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15

Mr.. s. A. McClung and daughter Jennie
will leave for New York, and Boston.
Mass. tomorrow. Miss McClung will re-
main in New York where she will attend
the Metropolitan college Of music for sew
eral months. Mr.. McClung viii return IN
a few weeks after purchasing his fall
copiz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-15

There will be musical entertainment
Wednesday evening at the Dodge Avenue
NJ. Z. church. Some of the best musical
talent of the city will take part and it
yromises to be one Of the best entertain
menrs ever given on the West Side. The
orograrn in full will be published in Tues
davis EAGLE. Watch for IL