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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1G.-The popular
movement Tor the election Of United
States senator's by a direct vote Of the peo-
ple is destined TO be one Of the most i'm
portant subjects discussed by this con-
gress 1t seems likely to be the one great
subject of national interest upon which
parto lines are not 10 be drawn, and from
this fact the advocates of the proposed re-
form derive great encouragement and a
belief in their ultimate success. Senator
Palmer of Illinois, who long stood as an
eXDonent of this popular principle IN the
vyest and who ascribeS his election solely
20 the favor with which the people of Illi-
nois received the new theory, Will take
charge of the reform movement IN the
senate, while Representative Johnson, a
Republican representative from North
Dakota. will be the most aggressive advo-
cate OF a constitutional amendment i'll the
house.
The house committee on elections for
president. vice president and representa-
tives in congress, at d meeting today, gave
special attention TO the various PROPOSE
tions for constitutional amendment,
Droviding for the election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people of the respective states. The com
mittee was addressed by Representatives
Miller of Wisconsin, Bryan Of Nebraska,
Enloe of Tennessee and Johnson OF North
Dakota. The joint resolution which Mr..
Miller urged, proposes Il constitutional
amendment giving one United States
senator to each state primarily, and an
additional senator for each 100000 in
habitants, all TO be elected directly by the
people. The other speakers directed their
arguments generally to the broad queS-
tion of the advsability of Ofelecting senators
by a direct vote of the people rather than
by the present method.
The argument of Mr. johnson was al
most sensational, because it contained
much of his personal experience. He stated
that be was the Republican caucus nom
inee for United States senator at the last
senatorial election in his state, but was de-
feated by a corrupt combination. He had
secured the party caucus nomination
fairly, and, as bis party was in the ma jOr
fly, he felt confident of election. He was
approached. he said, by the attorney of
railway corporation and was told that. in
order to make his election cert in it was
pecessary that he give assurance that he
would favor Il certain man as judge for
that district. Mr. Johnson said that he
did not consider it honorable TO enter into
q bargain Of that sort, and declined to give
the assurance asked. The result was that
he was defeated. Yet at that time, he was
the acknowledged choice of the people of
his state for United States senator, as well
Rs the choice of his party, and would have
been elected but for the people, will being
thwarted by corrupt corporate influence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17
GUTHRIE NOTES.
GllTHRlE SOCIETY NOIES.

GUTHRIE, O. T., Jan. 16-ISpeciaL l.
Mrs j. Mack, who has been visiting her
daughter Mrs. G. r. Renfro, returned
home Tuesday.
The Board of Trade fair, which takes
place soon, is eagerly being looked forward
to Many handsome donations have been
received from wholesale firms all over the
United States, and the display will be a
brilliant one.
The ladies of the Methodist Episcopal
church south will give dime social in the
basement of their church, on Broad and
Villas streets, on Jan. 10. a musical pro-
gram will also be rendered.
Rev. Mr. Hill was made presiding elder
of the Ell Reno district by Bishop New
man.
There has been good skating on the Cot
tonwood for the past four or five days, and
quite a number of those skilled in the art
have taken advantage of it. The river,
with merry skaters gliding up and down
over its CLASSY surface, makes pret y
picture, that Is much enjoyed by specta
tors.
The ladies of the guild gave leap year
party at the opera house Wednesday even
ing Dancing, with the occasional privi-
lege of selecting her partner given the
lady and refreshments were the features
of the evening. There was Il good attend
ance.
The marriage Of Miss Daisy Green,
daughter of Chief Justice Green, which
was to have taken place early in Decem-
Der, was postponed on account of the seri
Gus illness Of her mother, who, however,
is now convalescent.
The literary and musical entertainment
given at the Christian church last evening
for the benefit of Miss Warren, whose
barn and its contents We're destroyed by
fire recently, was a most fiattering sue
cess. The house was crowded, no stand
ing room being left, and the hearty ap-
plause testified to the appreciation OF the
audience. Miss Alma Carson, who man
aged the entertainment, received much
praise.
The Masons gave a delightful entertain
ment and banqnet at their hall, Tuesday
night. The affair was "A brilliant success.
Among those who addressed the company
were Bishop Newman, whose eloquence
needs no comment; Governor Seay, Mayor
Spengel, Mr.. B. f. Perkins, Mr.. Frank
Cannon and Rev r. Hill. Some Of the
recitations were particularly fine. notably
that of little Miss Paine, who thrilled the
audience by the inimitable manner in
which she rected the story of a students 5
downfall There were over 200 people
present.
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The NiCARAGU1N cANAI

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1G-Five OF the mem
bers OF the house committee on f0reign
nualrS called AT the department of state
Just before noon today, TO pay their re-
spects to Secretary Blaine This visit was
In pursuance OF 4 loug-establiShed custom
observed AT the beginning of each con
Eress. Mr. Blaine called their attention to
the necessity Tor spH edy action by congress-
upon the Nlcaraguan canal project The
secretary WAS fully equipped with facts
Rnd hSureS 10 support his reasoning. He
described the political importance of the
canal, the volume Of traffic which would
probably pass through it. and the advan-
iages TO accrue through its management
and control. Incidentally il WAS made
clear TO che committee hat the possession
OF such waterway between the Atlantic
ana Pacific oceans would be of enormous
strategic advantage II 1t should be uecss-
sary TO transfer our naval vessels from one
side OF the country TO the other
OF the Chilian trouble the secretary
said not word directly The reported
preparations Of the Chl!ian government
for war, though lacking official coufr.aa-
bon IN ali details. are viewed with deep
concern at the navy department The re-
ported shipment Of torpedoeS through
Moutevideo TO Chill has had the effect OF
warning the naval officers that in the
event OF wSr they are TO be met hy foe
armed with the best modern weapons.
Other unmistSkabie preparations are TO be
discerned, il is said. such as the reported
dlspatching Of dee, or three cruisers and
torpedo boat from Valparaiso under
sealed orders. which was reported from
Chill through private sources yesterday.
1t Is the prevailing opinion al TIE navy de-
partment that this feet is bound for The
Straits Of Magellan, which may be re-
garded. TO certain extent, as the gateway
~ Chill
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TdE HOUSE RIILES

W WASHINGTON, Jah. l6.-The Democratic
members OF the appropriations committee
and the speaker had conference on the
subject o. 4 code OF rules for toe house to-
day AZ the rooms OF Speaker Crisp Oae
chHnge ia the rules under consideration.
having IN view the checking of fiIiioustrr-
ins tacucs, seeks Jhe abolition of the
practice of defeating measures on
Suspension Monday las DAYS on which
bills may be passed bv 2. tu6-thirtls vote.
ar known oy Introducing long bills and
calling Ter CLeir reading IN fuil. the pur-
pose beng, o. course. To consume. the aav
with tie introduction OF bIIis. Another
proposed modification j. the adoption OF
Mr.. Heed ru-e constituting 100 4 quorum
or the committee of the whole
tus II Is an open question whether
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OPPOSED TO CLEVELAND.

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Evan p Howell OF
the Atlanta Constitution is at the Fifth
Avenue hotel. He said that the Georgia
member of the national Democratic COM
mittee will cast his vote III favor of this
city as the place for holding the national
convention. He said that the twenty-five
delegates Georgia sends to the convention
viii go uninsJructed. They will vote, -
he said, with the delegates from the
northern Democratic states, providing the
representatives from those states do not
cast tBeir votes for Cleveland. Georgia Is
thoroughly anti-CIeveland state. 1t
cannot be anything else because in the
state there are 5000 Alliance men, and
every one of these men is bitterly opposed
10 Cleveland. If the Democracy wishes to
carry Georgia Cleveland must be set aside.
The first choice Of the Georgians is un-
doubtedly Senator Hill The second
choice of Georgia is perhaps Senator Cor
man "
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THE GILLIAN QUESTION.
Various Opinions as to the Probable Out
come Of the Present Quarrel.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 16.-The members of
congress are awaiting with considerable
Interest the publication of the Chilian cor
FeSpondence. The members of the house
foreign affairs committee have followed
the matter closely. but generally with lit
lie to guide chem in forming conclusions
except the publications in the newspapers.
There is 4 belief entertained by some mem
bers, who have watched the developments
with more than ordinary ClOSeneSs that a
peaceful solution of the trouble will be
found, and that while the situation is
grave, war will not result 1t is under
stood at The capitol that the position as
sumed by the United States is that an
apology must be made by Chill, and that
there viii then follow the question of in
demnlty to the sailors injured in the at
tack on the crew OF the Baltimore and to
the kin Of those killed in that attack.
1t is believed by many Representatives
that Chill VIII acknowledge the wrong
done TO the United States by making an
apology, and that the reason for her DELAY
IN this respect Is to he found in the dispro-
portion In the strength of the two coun-
tries. IL Is expected that Chili, after as
sertlng her dignity by sufficient DELAY to
show that, though an unequal CombatanJ
5n the event OF war, she will not be hurried
ly forced into giving way. will make the
amends due TO the United States. Then
" 80 81 - ~ toC.,'i''h VI luuSillulby, ana
arbitration is looked forward to as the
probable outcome of this phase of the
case. It's pointed out by members who
have made a study OF diplomatic affairs
chat ian apology having been made1 this
would not be an arbitration of honor. but
merely settlement of damages to be
awarded.
Diligent inquiry at the war department
talis TO disclose any warlike preparations
on the part OF the army Men 9rs at ,,-orl-
On the fortihcations around San Francis.
G.. but tins work was begun last spring.
before there were any suggestions of war
with Chill.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17

All our fine Skirts up to
800 each in this sale.
No. 80. Is a plain Muslin
Gown. trimmed in machine
made torchon lace. - cts.
No. 81. Best Muslin Gown
biased tucked yoke, Y neck
cambria rutf1e. - cents.
No. -. Fine Muslin Gown
pointed yoke, handsomely
trimmed with insertion and
etlgIng, ~ cents.
No. b. Best Muslin Gown
plain yoke. wide Byron col
lar and cuffs. hcm~titched.
- cents.
No. 81. Muslin Gown be-r
materials. round yoke trim
med IL embroidery, - cts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17

No. %. Extra size Muslin
Drawers, 2 inch hem. clus-
ter Of 9 fine tucks. - cts.
No. 26. Best Muslin Skirt
cluster of ) tucks and Z In.
hemstitched cambria ruff1e,
50 cents.
No. %. Best Cambria Skirt
cluster of Z fine tucks, wide
tucked cambria rutfie. 2
rows OF To1chon insertion
and wide Torchon lace edge
$500.
No. 2S. Extra size plain
Muslin Skirt. with s inch
hem, - cents.
No. 80. Extra size Cam
brio Skirt with wide tucked
cambria rutfie, $50.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17
THE MEXICAN TARlEE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1G-ConsuI Samp-
son, at Paso del Norte, III a report to the
state department., calls attention to the
curious and inconsistent operation of the
Mexican tariff in respect to petroleum and
coal oil. At present there is only a light
duty on crude petroleum. but on coal oil
there is a heavy one. As a result there is
large refinery in the City of Mexico, To
which the crude petroleum Is shipped
from the United States for refining and
then sold in the markets of Mexico. Dur
ing the fiscal year 1S9O-9l there has been
shipped from this refinery through Paso
del Norte under maniiestS to Nogales and
other points about Sl3S, 132 worth of coal
oil. This had to pay railroad freight for
over 1900 miles before reaching Paso del
Norte, and the crude petroleum for the
same distance before reaching the City of
Mexico. During the time specified there
were shipped through PaSo del Norte to
the City of Mexico go cars of crude pc
trOleum, or nearly 100000 gallons, on
which the freight was $44 10 per 1000 kilo-
grams, or about $500 per car, making the
freight charges on the crude petroleum
during the time specified about $50. 600
This IS only the freight one way. All that
is returned as refined oil pays the return
freight over 1900 miles.
These facts, Coz ii Sampson says. are of
special interest, particularly in view of the
ItDOEi, WHICH seems 10 receive general
credit, that the Mexican government is
about TO amend lis tariff laws so as TO pro-
vide that anything manufactured in the
Iona LiDrc shall enter the republic free of
duty, but that duties Will continue TO be
collected on all articles manufactured out
side the republic as heretofore, with the
addition that there viii be imposed duty
of 10 per cent. instead OF per cent. rs
heretofore, on all importations into the
Zona Libre. II the change is made SO as to
let all Of the products of the IONA Libre
enter free, the refined oil could be produced
IN this city and save the freight charges
indicated. Interesting facts could be pre-
sented showing the rapid advances made
IN the price OF stoves, clocks, furniture,
etc.-articles of American manufacture-
after they cross the Rio Grande and start
on heir journey inland, in some cases be
ing 50 great as to prevent their ever get
ting brXnnd the Xnnn ihra
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17
PENSION RFFoRMERS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1G.-An attack is to
be made in the present congress upon the
pension laws, with the hope of reducing
the annual expenditures in this direction
about $50, 100000 The movement will not
| be inaugurated by members of congress.
but will be the work of an organized body
of loyal soldiers, who believe that reform
is necessary and that millions are being
expended annually for pensions to men
who have no right to the money. The
cardinal principal of this organization is
competency TO those permanently dis
abled or unable to earn their living. and
nothing to the men who can either by their
hands or brains support themselves and
families. The organization which pro-
poses this revolution IN pension matters
had it's inception in Washington, where it
has been working for sometime quietly,
hut effectively. Ii is known as the Society
of Loyal Volunteers. The association be-
lieves in teaching and maintaining among
other things, these lessons:
THAT the war was for the preservation
of the uion, and not for conquest or re
venge; that the volunteer armies were In
spired by no hope of individual gain or
glory; that many persons, AS loyal and
brave as those who entered the service
were prevented from doing so by circum-
stances that did not hinder their compan-
ions: that victories were gained by the
loyalty. courage, endurance and loyal IN
spiration of the whole people; that armies
were recruited from all classes and voca-
tions; that the vast majority OF the volun-
teerS were men of good character, but that
some were bad, and that this class of men
do not hesitate to live on the generous
gratitude of the people through payments
made on pensions obtained By fraud at the
expense of the poor; that men who had
the intelligence and persistent energy to
win battles by virtue of these same quail
ties of character are able TO compete sue
cessfully for the rewards of civil life with
those who did not enter the service; that
many who sustained severe wounds and
almost all who retained their health suf
cred no impairment of their ability TO care
for the support of themselves and their
e.. J
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No. 81. Cambria Gown.
round yoke, plated with
lace ms .rtion.trimmed with
Point de Paris lace, $L39.
No. IS. Muslin Gown.
plaits and insertion bosom
front, 3 plaits in back, $50
No. 81. Muslin Gown new
style. fulI gathered woke.
Byron collar and cuffs, edg-
81 with handsome solid
work embroidery, S1.75.
No. =. Fine Muslin Gown
new puffed bosom front.
shirred waist, , box plaits
in back. Byron collar and
cuffs. new solid work en-
broldery, SI.S9.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17
GRAVES PLEA.

DENVER, Jan. l6.-Dv. Graves, through
his attorneys, has appealed to Governor
RoUtt fer q reprieve fo- sixty DAYS. His
petition Is accompanied by his affidavit. in
which he denies that be Is guilty. and
AYERS that IL viii require At least thirty
days for the stenoCraPhers 10 prepare 2
transcript OF the case for hts appeal to the
supreme court, 1t also states that numer-
Gus errors were made by Judge Rising
during the trial
EDwARDSyILLE, III. Jan. I6 At the
very lass moment Governor Fifer today
granted oae week ; respite TO Patrick
Boyle, who was TO have been hanged here
this morning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17

No. 80. Fine Cambria
Gown, same style as above,
trimmed with light blue,
red and navy embroidery,
S2.75.
All our fine Gowns not
mentioned here at special
sale prices.
4 Tot Of fine Gowns and
Skirts, slightly soiled at Just
half price.
A gool line Of fine Muslin
Chemise from Csc To Sl.5O
Corset Covers. We have
not shown electrotypes Of
Corset Covers, bat have On
special sale nearly .,erv
style made. Skies ~ Ia ii
Prices 25c 10 $50 each.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17
THE JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Jan 16-The senate COM
m ttee on Judiciary was in session sew
eral hours yesterday considering what re-
port it shall make on the nomination of
judges for the new judicial circuits. Sew
eral of the nominations would have been
reported favorabiy to the senate some time
ago, but Senators voorhees, and Turple, of
Indiana, made strenuous objection TO
favorable action on the nomination of
Judge Woods, of Indiana, and the COM
mittee decided that it would hear their
protest before reporting the nominations,
so as to be able TO report all of them to-
gether. Senator Voorhees, was to have ap-
peared before the judiciary committee last
Monday, but he went TO Indiana instead,
and Judge Woods case was postponed un-
til today, when the committee met and
heard Senator Turple. His colleague not
having returned from Indiana, Senator
Turple made his charges against Judge
Woods, and asked that the consideration
of his nomination be postponed until Sen
ator Voorhees, returned.
After Senator Turple left the committee
room the committee considered the nom
inatiOn for several hours. There WAS much
debate. but il was generally directed TO-
ward Senator Turple's request to delay
action until some day when Senator Noor-
heeS would be present.
Protest has also been made to the COM
on the nomination of Judge Mccormick,
of the Texas circuit. The names of his
accusers have not leaked out of the judic-
larry committee, but the nature of their
charges has. Judge Mccormick is accused
of having treated the citizens of Graham,
Tex, in a shabby way. Judge Mccormick,
who is judge of state court. held his
sittings at Dallas and Graham. He resides
in Dallas, and the citizens of Graham of
fered him residence in their town on con
dition, it is said, that he would make it his
home. Judge Mccormick agreed and the
house was given to him gratis. He lived
at Graham for while and then moved
back to Dallas, and his accusers claim he
sold his Graham house, applied the money
to his own use, aud violated his agreement
by moving back to Dallas. The maiu
charge against him is that he pretended TO
act i'll gOod faith with the Graham people
in order that he might obtain the pecu
MARY benefit of the house
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LINDSAY DECLINES.

WASHINGTON. Jan. I6-Judge Lindsay
of Kentucky, whose nomination as a MEM
Der of the Interstate commerce commits
sion WAS sent to the senate last week, in
formed the president today that his per-
sonal interests compelled him to decline
the aDnOintmpnt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-17

This is our Annual Sale
Of Ladies Muslin Under.
wear. It's good underwear
you can'tshootpeas through
the muslin. It isn't too
narrow nor too short. 1t
isn't skimped to save in the
cloth, nor sighted to save
in the making. It's the
kind you would make for
your own use, the best ma
terials neatly made. If it's
that kind you'll say it's too
costly; that's the point, it
isn't; it's positively cheaper
it's the price that will sur
prise you. We must apollo
gize for three numbers, the
gowns at 90, and 40, and the
drawers at 19 don't contain
the very best materials, but
they're as good as the ordi-
nary run of underwear;
they're here through our eff
forts to squeeze down the
price. Another thing, the
sleeves in all the gowns ex-
cept the two cheap numbers
are full at the top, puffed
sleeves, you'll like them bet
ter than the old style.
Another point, these goods
are made correctly, years
of experience, patient toll
and study have gradually
developed a perfect garment
as we are developing and
improving our taste in art
in America, SO are we i'm
proving our taste in mer-
chandise. The successful
manufacturer employs a
designer who is up in art,
the product is an artistic.
garment. Here is a field
for our ambitious women
they are grasping the situ-
alton at good salaries. We
get this artistic product.
We know how, when and
where to get it just right.
The lot is large.
Mail orders filled prompt
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or not this change will be recommended.
There will be some definition of what
motions shall be considered dilatory
motions. The practice of counting
quorum will. of course, find no place in
the new rules