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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

The recent contest in Kansas was as
notable for number of close votes as
for anything else. There were no big
majorities anywhere, while in many
counties and districts the margin of diff
ference between the successful and de-
feated can be spanned by single hand.
In two or three legislative districts one
vote was all the majority that could be
found for the successful candidate. In
two others the vote was a tie. In the
Twenty-fourth senatorial district lyon
and Greenwood counties) Dumbald Pop
ulist, had a majority of 20 over Water
house, Republican. A number of other
contests justas close might be mention
ed. And while the slight majority in
favor Of the successful candidates, who
are principally Populists, will not in
validate their tenure of Office. it affords
much encouragement to the Republicans
for the future.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

In view Of the policy pursued by the
State Capital in regard to the prohibitory
question, even up to the day of the re-
cent election-aS to the questions in
volvings in the constitutional conven-
ton proposition-the following from
that paper is refreshing for its audacity,
notwithstanding its truthfulness of
statement:
The monumental political idiots of Kan
sas arc the prohibition voters who assisted
TO the extent Of their votes in defeating
the only party that ever has given or ever
viii give to the state prohibtory legiSia-
ton on the whisky question. The Prohi-
btlon party Is doing more in Kansas than
the liquor interests and the Peoples party
and Democracy combined to overt brow
the temperance sentiment in Kansas and
bring back the open saloon Its exist
ence in this state is worse than stupid
it is criminal in the help it has thus far
given the friends of the saloon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
The matter OF first importance TO Ka,

The matter OF first Importance 10 Kan
Fas now Is that OF a proper representa-
.tion of the state and its varied interests
at the Columbian exposition next wear.
The matter of perfecting in detail the
necessary arrangements for this has
been delayed by reason of the absorbing
interest attending the political CAM
paign and election, but these are out of
the way now and tbs matter of material
concern mentioned should have prompt
and earnest attention. Every school
district in Kansas should complete its
arrangements without delay for proper
representation at the exposition. Sedc-
wick county, the leading county in the
state in many respects, ought to make it
G. point TO secure front seat among the
exhibits there. Her fields and farmers
are second TO none and il ought not to be
forgotten that Kansas viii never have
better opportunity 10 display her pro-
ducts and advertise her advantages.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

She had formerly besn servant ard
one Of the young ladies Of the family
she ever came 70 marry Pompey.
What in the world did he say 70 you.
Dinah." she inquired, 10 persuade you
70 marry him7"
Law aakes. Miss Mary, ehile." ejac-
ulated the good-Eatured pinzh, "yya
know dat couldn't max no answer 20
Pomp when De come a-co'tln' Oh me,
'cawse PoTnp. he edleatea. honey, dom
ycu see7 Why, s'snise DAT be go, some
oh bis words cut de Jegafy. an whole
possy o. en- out &c dictionary. an 30.
eo'se. Miss Mary, IL want no use OBJ ne
trysn' 20 hold out against PompF"-
Leeds sc-cury.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
How to Correct Round shoulders.

Since very many people have allowed
themselves to acquire this deformity.
chiefly through bad sitting positions.
the following brief and excellent gym
nastics, designed to strengthen the
shouider-blade muscles. will be appre-
ciated: Here is q very excellent means
of strengthening the shoulder blade
muscles: Raise the hands 10 the front
of the chest, touching two or three
inches below the chin; palms joined:
shoulders high; bend the arms al. the
elbow to right angle. turning the
forearm so that the palms are facing.
keeping the elbows at the height of the
shoulder, and the arms from the elbow
10 the shoulder in line with each other.
Now rotate the arms so that the fore
arm will be raised from horizontal 10
a vertical position. Keep the head erect
and the chin well drawn in during the
exercise. repeating the rotation from
four to twelve times GOOD Health
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
AN INCREDIBLE EVENT.
From the Lawrence Record.

From the Lawrence Record.
The election of Colonel W. A. Harris
was the most remarkable surprise of all
the astounding results of this campaigu.
That Harrison should he repudiafed by
the staiwart state of Kansas. and a loss
of almost 80, 600 votes incurred in four
years to The historic and hitherto I'M
beaten party was an incredible event but
that Confederate officer should de.eat
the pink aud flower OF Republican chiy-
airy of kansas-George T. Anthony is a
fact so utterly discordant with ali pre-
cedents and preconceived opinions that
we may be excused for refusing to lend
it ready assent. But we are convinced
that Colonel Harris viii not disappoint
the expectations of has friends. he will
make one of the most noticeable figures
in the house, and viii establish himself
la a high position of influence from the
very onset. Ia connection with Colonel
Moore. a valiant soldier on the other
side, they will once mere cause Law
rece 10 be known and honored in the
councils of tie nation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

The total vote cast in the state for
prohibition candidates will not exceed
1900. If it had been cast solidly Tor the
Republican ticket it would not nave
changed the result as to the national and
state ticket; and probably not in any OF
the congressional districts, except per-
laps the second: but it would have
elected good many Republicans to the
legislature and to county offices. The
supporters OF that idiom no doubt ex--
perience feeling of satisfaction at their
achievement in this instance. and they
are welcome TO the cheap consolation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

Governor Humphrey has issued one of
the briefest Thanksgiving proclamations
on record. 1t reads in full exclusive of
heading and signature: I'm accordance
with the proclamation of tie president
of the United States, Thursday, Nov. "a,
1892, is hereby designated as day OF
thanksgiving for the blessings Of peace,
plenty and prosperity during the past
year and prayer for veal of the nation
and our Beloved commonwealth during
the coming year" But, that's enough
don't you think?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
COWLEY,S VOTE ANALYzED.

From the Winfield Courier
In 1888 Cowley cast 1857 votes divid-
ed as follows:
tof Cleveland ,1l}
For Streeetr. /, tsi
It oT Fish. i-O
In 1892 she cast 1910 votes, an in
crease of 213 votes. The vote is divided
as follows:
For Harrison .3,SS6
For Weaver. 81,
For biuweu....... III
Harrison received go votes less in
1892 than in 1888. The combined vote
of Cleveland and Streeter in 1888 was
1906. Weaver's vote this year is 1897,
or AL greater than the combined vote
of Cleveland and Streeter in 1888. Thus
it appears from the face of the returns
that since 1888 the Peoples party has
gained 225 votes from the Republican
party. and all the increased vote, viz: 213
being total gain for the four years of
AS votes and net loss to the Republic
can party OF Cowley county of but 225
votes. The Prohibition party has gain
ed one vote in the four years.
These figures are splendid common
tary on the stability and firmness OF the
Republicans of grand old CowIey. They
have battled hero;caiIy against the hosts
of the Peoples party, and have held
their own in the contest.
Let every Republican buckle on the
harness for "a. Time and experience
will demonstrate the wisdom of our
policies and the correctness of our the
cries. Old Cowley has withstood COM
bination such as never again can be
brought against her. Tie Peoples
party" has foug Int its last fight. From
this day on it Is doomed TO decay. The
vote shows that there is but little left Of
it now but Democrats anu old Union
Laborites. Peace TO its ashes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
The trustees of the state charitable ii

The trustees of the state charitable IN
stut;ons are appointed fer terms of three
years each. and there will not be any
very great changes in these institutions,
which include the reform school for
boys at Topeka, insane asylum at To-
peka, insane asylum at Ossawatomle.
institution for deaf and dumb a. Olathe.
institution for blind, Wyandotte; asylum
for imbecile youth. Winfield; soldiers
orphans home. Atchison; industrial
school for girls. Beloit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
The Coon Up a Stump.

From the Topeka Democrat.
C. II. S. Taylor is mad He ran for
the legislature on the Populist ticket in
Kansas City, Kan, and was badly
beaten. He says that for a man of his
race to go back on him makes him swear
loud and long. Taylor got just what he
deserved. He was Cleveland's minister
10 Liberia, and during the past two years
Taylor has been supplicating the Popu-
lists for recognition, and while he was
kicked est of Wichita convention he
managed 20 get the nomination for the
legislature by the Popuiists. and since
his defeat BY Mr.. Cuhbison, he is Gu, sing
every body in MS district who failed TO
SunDOrC him
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

1t was freely predicted, before the
election, that if the Republicans were
defeated they would take the place OF
the howlers, but in this the projectors
were fooled. Republicans feel the force
of the calamity all right, bat they are
not bowling about it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
VIII Need a Level Head

~ &1O<SS2s
From the Atehsson Globe.
We hope Governor Lewelling has a
good level head; he will need it. He
was elected to improve on the mistakes
of the Republicans. and can easily do
this if lie is fair, honest and sensible.
But some of his friends are as foolish a.
the Republicans were cunning in way
ing the old flag with one hand and
robbing will, the other, and these fell
lows must be put in the background,
and kept there. Governor Leweillng
was not elected by men who want office.
but by citizens who believed that a
change would be beneficial to the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
SOME OF the Ciose Counties

Smith carried Lyon county By II. and
Weaver by 81 votes
Bourbon county went For Weaver 90
votes and Lsweiling ia
Reno county was clo-e. smith received
IS ma loriiy. and Hafrisas g.
Atcsinson county gave smith ma
joriSy OF 8. and Weaver led By 81.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
Prodigal in Compliments.

from Tie GTet nsoufs Sl-a-at
Last week we said the Wichita Eagle
and Beacon had developed talent for
artistic living superior TO their country
exchanges. Come 10 think it over. we
wish to save an exception in favor of
the Eagle. the columns OF which in the
light of Tuesday results, fairly bristled
with the truth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
Kansas Los. Her Grip.

From she Kansas City Star.
Kansas has been robbed of the last of
her old time laurels. A Georgian WIS
the first man to make formal applica-
ZION for position as the result OF poiiti-
cal success. Such thing would never
have occurred four years ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

From InteEy wigh n. r fsfE
After successful election it seems TO
be the fashion for every boiy 10 rush into
pint and claim sou.e share OF tie credI:
for the victory. IL was SO IN 1880 when
we swept the countrv, and IL NIL protsa-
biz lie So now. prefer net 20 indulge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
Sot Cnlixsiy.

Aotnsr-Why aren't you and Georgia
81 good boys as your little brother?
Young Hopef1l--I gusss lie cause
you'd had more experience bringin' %
boys wen goa commenced oa him
Good NewA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
The Convention Question.

Prom the Topeka JolroAL
The constitutional conven On question
is still In DOUBT Lesvenworih county
gave ma iority of 4. 5}5: Atchison }. G9s
Bourbon s1i. and Shawnee liz, al fer If.
while Douglas county voted against j, by
1,3sS ma loFity, Reno county by % aud
Lyon bv Ga
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

in any such unseemlv scramble, where
those who do the least valuable work be-
fore an election usually shout the loudest
afterwards. Nevertheless, / am willing
to saJ u few words in regard to the great
victory, lest my silence might be miscon-
s,rued.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

The Democracy must have discovered
some new and powerful force. The
pressure they employed was equal TO
hydaulic, and yet it could not have been
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
MjflIl Eagle
NJ. VI. MURDOCH. Editor

The result of Tuesday means the ad-
mission of three more states 10 the
Union. Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.
Democrats are mighty hard to satisfy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

little after-election talking this year,
despite his stupendous modesty.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

You can Hnd ten men who will fight
for their politics to where you can fad
one VINO will go on. in tie rain for h1s
religion. Rams Horn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16

Does Jour wife know yos vers
out last night7' YES. Bat abe co~sn't
know how nuca- iowa Txis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-11-16
THE BASKET OF PLUMs
From the Topeka Journal.

From the Topeka Journal.
For the first time in the history of
Kansas as state, there will be a general
house cleaning at the state house. The
election of Governor Leweliing and the
Peoples party state ticket will result
not oaly in the change of the heads. of
the various state departments. but every
clerk. messenger, janitor, fireman and
every appointee on the various state
boards will have to go-to make room
for a hungry Populist.
A few of the employees Of the state
capital building have been there so long
they have come to be recognized as a
part of the state itself.
Justice Valentino of the supreme
court will have served twenty-four years
January 1. when he retires. and during
that time his salary drawn from the
state will amount to $4,000,
Assistant State Auditor S. S. McFad-
den is the Oldest appointed officer now
about the building. He has been in the
auditors Office nineteen years, and prior
to that, divided five years between the
adjutant general and state treasurer's
office.
Hon. James Smith, Governor Hum
phrey's private secretary, was first
elected secretary of state in 1878. He
served three terms and was elected for
his third term the year S.. John was de-
feated AT the close of his term as Sec
rotary Of state, Governor Martin made
him his private secretary, and at the
close of Governor Martins second term,
Governor Humphrey reappointed him to
the same position. He has been in the
east wing of the state house just four
teen years.
The employees in the several offices,
who are now looking for other work, are
as follows:
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09
A Maple. DONKEY Barrow story.

A ridiculous incident is recorded by
our correspondent at Naples. There Is
an asylum in that city for old people. in
the service of which is used small DON
key barrow on which is inscribed the
words Little Sisters of the Poor" and
which is generally used for collecting
old gifts, from the sale of which the in
stitute derives an income of about co.
600 francs year. The other day one of
the paupers fell and hurt his head, and
was conveyed in the cart, accompanied
by two nuns, to the Pellegrini hospital
Just before reaching it the cart upset
and the donkey ran away and took ref
uge in an Office of the Lotto" The
spectators and inhabitants of the neigh
boring streets Immediately crowded to
the "Lotto" office to play the numbers
appropriate to the different persons and
objects connected with the affair-3333, 80,
Al, 53-and next day the Office itself
placarded the following numbers at its
door, with the heading, Yesterdays In
cident-11. Al. II, london News.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09

inttoduction OF New Train SagnaI.
The bell used in the roof Of the loco
motive cab to signal the engineer when
to stop and start will soon be thing of
the past. A new air train signal is fast
taking the place Of the bell or gong. and
already all the passenger coaches on the
Lake Shore and Wabash railroads are
equipped with the air signal instead of
the bell. The air signal is worked by
means of small rubber or iron tube
that runs under the coaches. like the air
pipes to work the air brakes In the
locomotive cab there is an iron whistle.
and when the conductor desires to stop
the train he pulls on short rope or lever
that allows the air to escape and the
whistle in the cab sounds the signal 1t
is claimed that this is much superior to
the bell arrangement. for the reason that
it works better on long train
The bell sometimes failed to respond
ON long trains, and serious accidents oc-
CURED on that account The bellrope
was also a handy thing for train robbers
to cut in order to prevent an alarm while
they were looting the wealth Of the pas
sengers. The other leading railroads of
the country will adopt the air train sig
nal rs soon as they can get it attached
to their coaches. The New York Cen
tral, Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio
and the Big Four are having the new
system of signaling the engineer at
tached to their trains.-New York Tele-
gram
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09
SOCIETIES..
A ssEMBLY NO.

A SSEMBLY NO. 1927, K. OF I.-Meets in K.
"A of p. hall the second and fourth Wednes-
days of each month at 7:31 p m.
"ASCO LODGE, NO. Is, A. F. d A M.-Meets
w first and third Monday of each month at 2
P. NJ
nALLEs ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER NO. g.
IL Meets in Masonic Hall the third Wednesday
of each month at P. N.
MODERN WOODMEN OF THE WORLD
Iu Mt. Hood CampHo. SO, Meets Tuesday even
Ing of each week in the K. of p. Hall, at 75O p NJ
COLUMBIA LODGE, NO. 5, l. o. o. Meets
~ every Friday evening at 80 o'clock, in K.
OF p. hall, corner. Second and Court streets
Sojourning brothers are welcome.
H. CLoUGH, Secy. H. A. BILLs,N G..
FRIENDSHIP LODGE, NO. g., K. of P.-Meets
l. every Monday evening at 7:50 O'Clock, in
Schanno's building, corner of Court and Second
vited w g. CRAM
D. W.YAUsE, X. of R. and S. &C
WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERENCE
w UNION viii meet every Friday afternoon
at O'Clock at the reading room. All are invited
TNEMPLE LODGE NO. 8, A. o. u. W.-Meets
4 at 4. of p. Hall, Corner Second and Court
Streets, Thursday evenings at 1880
+ W. S MYERS, Financier 81 "
JAS. NEsMITH POST, No. 81, G. A R-Meets
Hail.
r OF L. E.-Meets every Sunday afternoon in
DE- the X. of 2. Hall.
~ ESANG VEREIN-Meets every SUNDAY
VI evening in the X. of P. Hall.
d OF L. +. DIVISION, No. 167-Meets in the
De X. of p Hall the first and third WeGnes-
day OF each month, st 7:3u P. NJ.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09
Could Not Leave the Old Home.

We have dog story that is worthy of
being put on record. On the third day
of last month Mr.. William Bunker Of
this place sent dog to his daughter,
Mrs. Delos Stebbins, of Sherman, n 2
He was put in crate. provided for the
trip and shipped on noon train at Viii
Mansfield station He changed cars at
Ashtabula, Brockton and Mayvilfe.
leaving the train at Sherman and being
driven, still in his crate, seven miles mp
the country. When released he seemed
to take kindly to his surroundings. but
on the tenth day of the month at noon
he walked into his old home, coming
from the east. He; looked hale and
hearty and to all appearances had en-
joyed the trip and found friends by the
way. Evidently he tramped his way
home, as he carried no purse to pay
travelling expenses. .-Ashtabula 20. Bea-
M.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09

Editor Jackson of the East Oregonion
vigorously denies that he is a candidate for
congress. In connection with his denial
she has given to the world another of his
famous philosophic aphorisms that will
surely cause his name to go laundering
down the ages. Here it is, "To seek
greatness is strong evidence of small
ness and inferiority.' So Mr.. jackson,
to the great grief of Eastern Oregon, re-
fuses to be small or inferior. He would
rather be a great editor than "a small
Congressman.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09
STATE OFFICIALS.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
A NEW ASSESSMENT LAW.

Last year the Oregon State Grange ap-
pointed committee to draught a new
assessment law to be presented to the
sisting of r. p. Boise, J. Voorhees, and
r. A. Irvine have finished their labors
and submitted an advance copy of the
bill to the Salem Journal. 1t provides ::
First. For precinct assessors.
Second. By more clearly defining the
duties and responsibilities of assessors
and requiring of them that they use
greater diligence in discovering property
subject to taxation and also that all
property be assessed at its true value in
money.
Third. By requiring taxpayers to
make TO assessors more full and perfect
lists of their property subject to taxa
ton, and providing adequate penalties
for their neglect or refusal to make such
lists.
Fourth. By providing that all prop
erty shall be assessed to the person, COM
pany or corporation who shall be the
owner thereof at 6 O'Clock a. m. of the
first day of April of each year.
Fifth. By making more ample pro-
visions for the taxation of foreign cor
porations doing business in this state.
Sixth. By limiting the amount of de-
ductions of Indebtedness of taxpayers.
On the subject of deductions of indebt-
edness the committee say:
1Bona fide indebtedness (Which al
ways has corresponding credit,) could
be justly deducted if both the credit and
debit could be ascertained by the
assessor. Yet it is shown by our assess
ment rolls that the amount of indebted /.
ness deducted greatly exceeds the
amount of credits taxed. And it is be-
lieved that the privilege given the tax
payer to deduct all Indebtedness has
been fraudulently taken advantage of by
many taxpayers who have created in
.debtedness for the sole purpose of. de-
ducting the same, in order to escape
their just share of the public burden"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09
In an Almshou.e thirty Years.

A woman died recently in an aims
house in Maine at the age of one hundred
years She had been an inmate of the
institution for thirty years. and during
that period she had been. it is said. Laid
out as dead three times, but on each
occasion she came to life in time to put
a stop to the funeral arrangements
Only few days before her death an
undertaken was called to prepare her re-
mains for burial. but when he arrived
she was sitting up in bed. Philadelphia
Ledger
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-03-09
A Remarkable Court RECORD.

The jury on one case in the Biddeford
supreme judicial court disagreed last
week. and Judge Virgin improved the
opportunity to give them his opinion OF
a jury that could not agree in words
which he said he would utter slowly. as
he wished to measure them
After sco]ding them little the judge
said that in the eighteen years he had
held court in York county only four
disagreements had been reported out OF
400 cases. This is not bad record =
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