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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
RAILWAY RUMELiNGS.

A PNEUMATIC bumper. to be used on
trolley ears, to knock careless pedes-
TRANS out of the way without hurting
them, has been contrived by Balti-
MORGAN.
Four railway companies, the Great
Western, the Great Eastern, the South
western and the Northwestern bring
into London about 10000, 600 gallons of
milk every year.
FIVE hours is the running time be-
tween Boston and New York on the
Shore Line of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railroad-au aver
age of forty-six miles an hour.
ONLY five passengers lost their lives
on British railways in 1891, but there
was veritable slaughter of railway
servants Over 500 employees were
killed and more than 5000 injured.
DURING the first six months of this
year Ola miles of railroad track was
constructed. The Railway Age thinks
that this indicates total construction
fer the year of at least 5000 miles,
which it considers good record, con-
SideriuU the times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
1T WILL BE A BIG FAIR.

The Fair, for southwest Kansas, which
will be held in Wichita next month.
will not be but horse race, although
the purses offered for trotting, pacing
and running aggregate something like
eight thousand dollars, half dozen or
more races to be for five hundred dollars
great numbers, and by the finest horses
and colts of the state, but the premium
list for live stock was never equaled by
any fair association in this section. They
are to be paid in spot cash and every kind
and grade Of animal is inclUd-
ed. And this is equally true of
all other departments and classes. There
doubtless has been fewer extravagant
promises upon the part of the directory,
and less of flourish of trumpets upon the
part of officers, than for any fair ever
held in Wichita, but there has been
honest, conscientious work, stimulated
by the desire that so far as exhibitors
should be concerned the fair would be
made to more than redeem its promises
and professions. As exhibitors make or
break fair association in the end, the
line of the policy of the new directory is
the correct one.
The fair is going to be bigger sue
cess than the average citizen is counting
upon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
WHAT ABOUT IT?

IF this government, with one hundred
millions dollars of gold as a redemption
fund, can successfully maintain at par
with gold for long series of years;
Three hundred ana forty-six millions
in greenbacks,
Forty-nine millions standard silver
dollars.
Sixty-six millions dollars Of subsidiary
silver coin;
One hundred and sixteen millions dol
lars in gold certificates;
Three hundred and twenty-seven mill
ions dollars of silver certificates;
And one hundred and thirty millions
OF treasury notes;
Not counting the one hundred and
seventy millions of national bank notes;
Why can't it, with two hundred mill
ions of gold as redemption fund, main
tain much larger silver and paper cir
culation on the same basis?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
Wich!ta. Kansas.
ONCE a DEMOCRAT,
To the Editor Of the EasIe.

To the Editor Of the EasIe.
What spectacle is presented to the
world today. The proud old Democratic
party that promised so much have lost
their moorings, and although serious
enough, yet it certainly is amusing to
see them struggling with the big ele-
plant. l cannot help feeling sympathy
for them for was Democrat once my
self. Yes Mr.. Editor, l have that sin 10
answer for, but quit them when quite
young, and the brands have healed SO
that my identity is lost, well they are in
q pitiable condition. Truly, congress has
been i'll session nearly month and moth
ing done to relieve the thousands Of
their countrymen who are out of work
and looking 70 them for relief; every
thing in confusion, while the head of the
party is languidly iOlling around Oh
the placid waters of Buzzards Bay,
totally Indifferent to the cries OF the
laboring class. Now at a time when the
extra session ought to be ready 10 adj
journ what do we see? Why the noble
Hatch of Missouri calling for caucus
OF the leaders to try and ascertain the
meaning Of their platform. Think of it,
my countrymen; party after beng III
full power six months calling a meeting
to discuss their platform. The advice OF
one who loves his country would be 10
call convention of the unterrified and
as narcotic to soothe their overtaXed
brain would have read that good old
preamble SO dear TO the Democratic
heart. | have been soothed many times
by hearing that good old preamble. 1t
reads something like this: 1--WE the
Democratic party in convention assem-
bled renew our devotion 10 the time
honored principles of the Democratic
party. Then, that all may be benefited l
would suggest a resolution like this:
Resolved, That the war for the Union
is failure.
If these would not relieve the tension
sufficiently, suspend a few more old
soldiers from the pension rolls and l
am satisfied the party would feel better.
must be done. The country
will go through this trial all right, don't
be alarmed. The Republicans left it in
such good condition that it will run
itself four years. By that time the
American people will haze larned
another important lesson and men of
ability will be placed at the helm.
a. j. O'NEIL.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
Sad Time TO Strike.

From the Topeka Press
It is TO be deplored that additional
misery should be added to the condition
OF la5oring men and business by the ia
auguration or continuance of strikes ut
this time. Tie times are inauspiclouS
to force higher wages or to force restric-
tions on trade of any kind, for it is not
question as to whether business men or
corporations should be more liberal with
their employees In matters of wages, but
Of maintenance of their Institutions.
There is probably not business IN the
land that is today doing more than
maintaining itse. And the depressed
conditions render more arduous the suf-
ferings of laborIng men who are out of
employment, therefore none should vol
unfairly leave their employment and en-
tail untold suffering upon themselves
and those dependent upon them. And
1t would minimize suffering very much
if instead of there being eugendered diff
ference and hatred between employer
and employe, they would reason together
and both make concessions which would
be mutually beneficial. 1t is a hard time
TO strike for higher wager when the de-
mand for labor is declining at a rapid
rate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
ABOUT hANS as.

The pensions of twenty-six of the vet
Grams at the Soldiers home at Leaven-
worth were suspended last week.
Jack, the Kangaroo" didn't box at
Topeka. There were sos people present
and only IL tickets sold, so the managers
refused to exhibit. A queer set, those
managers.
Wilson county is developing into quite
an extensive oil and natural gas held.
Well No. 6. near Neodesha WAS shot Thurs
day afternoon and it is said it will flow so
TO 100 barrels per day. There is sufficient
gas TO throw the oil out.
The irrigation convention to meet in
Salina the 2Sth of next month is attracting
much attention and vii. mark a step in
the right direction, in earnest. Successful
irrigation in western Kansas means mill
ions of added wealth to the state.
On one of the principal streets OF Topeka
there is posted sign on one side of which
is the inscription Satan Dyed Here" and
on the other side. kids Cleaned" There
is no Use in talking to the contrary, To-
peka is bent on being a reform town.
Mock, the slayer OF Fullam in Leaven-
worth few days ago, returned to that
place Wednesday and surrendered to the
civil authorities He says he killed Full
lam because the latter abused his (Mock's)
wife. An extepuatiug circumstance.
August IS the Filth district O.. a. &.
reunion will commence at Salina and last
three days. The Republican says the peo-
pie OF Salina are making preparations TO
entertain the old soldiers at that time in
the most sumptuous and gorgeous man
ner
Bob Russell, owned in Junction City, a
4-year-oid, lowered his 3-year-old record a,
Holton, Friday. He took second money
and was given mark Of 2:I3I4. He went
10 the half in I;05. This i the first race of
the season, aud his workouts have none
been faster than 2:I6
The state school fund commissioners
Monday evening bought $50, 900 worth of
per cent school bonds from the United
States Trast company Of Kansas City.
The bonus are from Emporia, Kansas City.
Kan. and Baxter Springs. THIS leaves
only s. 800 in the school fund.
The Santa Re officials in Topeka were
notified the first OF the week Of a bad
washout on the Canon City branch in Co!-
orado The track was under waite. for a
distance OF three miles. Bridges Nos. So.
SIS and IS were washed out. Trains can
not pass along the branch, but those 90
the main line are not affected This means
more water in the Big river in Kansas.
Last Monday afternoon :, 400 bottles Of
beer that bad recently been seized in a GEL
lar in the town OF Downs were broken be-
fore 1000 people and the liquor poured
into raviue. Il formed quite a stream.
Hundreds Of men aad women who had
gathered TO rejoice ever tie proceeding
shouted ''AaeG.' AS tae sheriff and H.
deputies broke the bot.les The owner az
tn. contsahand stuff WAS lucky IEat us
blood didnt mincls with tbs baerv tide
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
Another Worlds Fair
Round Trip Ticket
This Week.
MeMhA1&@AJ
SpYNM 01d1%
1913 and 127 \. Main.
1913 and 127 n. Main.
More Cutting.

Calico Wrappers and
House Dresses ready made
choice of several styles, S5c
each.
Bingham house dresses
ready made, choice OF sew
eral styles S1.25 each.
Do you stop to think
what a loss it is to us to sell
goods at half price. Do you
realize what a purchasing
power money has. When
you can buy goods at 90 cts
on the dollar. 1t you know
anything about merchan-
dising you know somebody
must pocket a big actual
loss on first cost, to say
nothing about running eX
penseS.
We are taking our medi-
cine in large doses. If we
must take it; we prefer 10
take it in large doses and
have it over with.
This half price business
must end soon.
The lowering piles of
goods tell the story.
Some suits, some waists,
some dress goods, some
lawns, some union suits,
some hose, some of all kinds
summer goods at some
price.
Parasols worth up to $40
at 81.
Silk Umbrellas s., now
81,
Carpets-M oquetts, Vel
vets, Brussels, new pattern
rock bottom prices.
Miss Churchill home Sept
LIST.
You have a fair. equal
show to get an excursion
ticket or S20.65 cash. No
one knows or can know how
people have visited
the exposition till after our
closing hour Saturday night
Remember we count the
paid admissions only. This
is a guessing scheme that is
pure guessing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
m1H.M5@A/
NrU~ MA&
WESTERN WISDOM.

IT makes no difference how innocent
man may be. ii he is suspected, every
thing he does is sign OF guilt.
INSTEAD OF plying the babies. they
should be envied. They not Only get "a
nice bath every day. but get powdered
after it.
TtERE is a great deal Of difference
between keeping a horse on its feet,
and raising one mp by the tail after 10
is down.
Mosr Of the girls who wear shirt
waists seem to have look on their
face that means: II wonder IL my
waist and skirt are keeping together
STANDARDIZATION (kan.j Globe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
ON The ENGLISH THRONE.

QUEEN VICTORIA is said to know the
names of all her household servants,
although there are over one hundred
and twenty-five of them.
CHARLES V. did not rehearse his own
funeral in his own lifetime. On the
contrary, he disliked the thought Of
death so much that all persons were
forbidden to use the word in his pres
ence.
THE seignorage or deduction made
from the bullion 10 cover expenses and
pay the sovereign his royalty has
varied in different countries and at
different times. Henry III. charged
si1pence in the pound; Henry VIII.
fifty shillings for every pound OF gold
coined
WHEN the queen dies her mortal re-
mains will rest in the gray granite
sarcophagus with the late larnented
Prince Albo-t's ashes. Underneath the
arms of the queen and Prince Albert
on the monument is inscribed: Fare
well, well beloved. Here at last viii
rest with thee. With thee in Christ I
will rise aQain ;"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

One more day Will wind up the dis
cussion ofsthe silver question for the
present in the lower house Of congress.
The time consumed in talk has been
much shorter than was generally anticl-
pated before congress met, yet it has
been long enough for everything to be
said that needs to be said. Now for a
vote, ard then transfer OF the contest
10 the other end of the capitol where
tradition and dignity VIII prolong tie
dispute as much longer and perhaps
twice as long. Meanwhile other agen-
cies than the government. whose
especial function it is to afford financial
relief, are at work uplifting the country
from the depression into which il lad
settled.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

1t is related in the prints of farmer
in Pennsylvania that, short time ago,
he pulled off his coat and hung it on a
fence post while he did some work. He
had just returned from town where he
went to withdraw his money from a
bank which, being paid to him in bills,
he had in the breast pocket of his coat.
While away swarm of grasshoppers
covered the coat and literally devoured
it, together with the bills in the pocket.
OF course the loss OF tie money, several
hundred dollars, was a severe one to the
farmer, as it represented the saved earn
ings of several years, but after meditat-
ing over the occurrence awhile he con-
Guided that he made lucky escape by
hanging his coat on he fence. The
hopperS were devouring everything
green they came upon, and if he had
had the coat on they would have eaten
him alive.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

Governor Lewelling has appointed the
following additional delegates to the
convention which meets in Chicago Sep
TENDER u. at which convention trades
relations between The west and foreign
countries VIII be discussed: L. VI. BedelI
of Chetopa, fully Scott OF Oberlin.
Colonel Harrington of Baker, and Rich
ard Harrison OF Furley. BY the time OF
the assembling of the convention the
governor VIII have a strong delegation
commissioned to represent kausas' in
terests. The thing may be, possibly.
overdone in point of numbers. but it
cannot be made strong enough To over
do the stale in presenting its interest in
the convention.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

The third trial and final acquittal of
NJ. B. Curtis (Sam'l of Posen) ends
somewhat noted case. Curtis was
charged with the murder of Policeman
Grant who had apprehended him, to-
gether with another party who happen
ed to be present at the commission of a
crime on the streets of San Francisco.
On the way TO the city prison with the
two men the policeman was shot and
killed. Curtis being in custody and the
only one in view when other officers
arrived at the scene of the killing, was
hold tor the murder. the other person
who was held with Curtis having escap-
ed in the darkness after the shooting,
and being a stranger was never discover
ed. Fortunately for Curtis the occur
renee of the killing Of the officer by the
unknown man was witnessed by another
party who appeared as a witness for
Curtis at the last trial and corroborated
his statements. 1t was peculiar and
somewhat remarkable case
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

Tie year that the question of woman
suffrage was first submitted in Kansas
the state was flooded with young petit,
coated screechers and old short-bajrpd
howlers from everywhere. The scan
dals Of the campaign survived for years.
In one instance, we remember. a warm
hearted sufIragist married the red head
Ell girl, but he was too slow by several
weeks. Their boy Will lie old enough to
stump tie state himself for tie same
cause next fail. bu, if he takes after his
father lie had better tIavel alone-at
least. not with red headed girl.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
I or the Eagle.
THE POETRY OF HISTORY.

[Note: On the occasion OF ;he In antas visit to
the Wild West show Indian youth spraog from
He was Il grandsoI of Sitting Bulls Thus. by The
shores OF Inc great lake. in the nghiest city OF the
edged MS fe.y and paid homage to the represent,
atlve descendant OF her who sacrificed her crown
jewels that : mericsl might De discoyered-I
Out stepped the 1.-THE lnbed player from the ring,
and shook the saw dust from his swift, slim feet.
And was AN Indian prince again. Something
Shone crimson -clasped within his hand-as feet
He crossed the mighty, swayins human sea,
Hor paused until he came to tuialie.
And graceful as a tall young pine. bent low.
And laid the blood red roses at Lcr feet
HIS people died with faces to the foe
Row like Their split blood were the roses. sweet!
He stood alone. clean cut his profile proud,
a dusky splendor mid that pale-face crowd.
Tie feeting glimpse of wree4s OF persisted dreams,
Lay IN his fierce. dark passionate. sad eyes.
a secret nate. like a stietto CLEANS
Quickly, as bitter memories arise
As quickly hd--and ike chLeftaln. be
Lays roses ut the feet of Eulaie.
His eyes seemed longing for The distance vast
OF mountain peak aud circling, dreamy plain.
And who holds visions of the past,
And accomplishing hides secret pain.
Could eyes LOOK thus save that they loved and
knew.
The naueless charm Of nature Wild and true!
He lived where all the storms grand music loosed,
Its echoes tremulous among the hills,
and feit his soul ia unison and unused,
On the Great Spirits touch, and felt the thriLs-
Run love light when his brow the wild wind
beat,
And thought tie long lash Of the sharp rain
sweet.
Gone. All, the chiefs. the tribes the solitude;
Beneath his pine trees shade the white men stay,
In all his silent bills the multitude,
For SPANS Columbus taught the world the way.
And his red roses held b. Eulalie.
Whisper the poetry Of history.
NAN W. EEALY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
CREDENTIALS BLUNDERs.

Another state officer has opened his
mouth and put his foot in it. State Bank
Examiner Breidenthal has issued a
manifesto declaring that the banks of
New York belonging to the Clearing
House association are insolvent, and
that the banks under his supervision
must withdraw their balances or all but
2 per cent of them. The wisdom of the
United States senate declared that the
New York banks had done no more than
they ought to stem the tide of financial
stringency and that this country owed
them a debt of gratitude for their gener-
osity to western and southern banks
which but for their aid would have had
a much harder time to keep their doors
open. The banks of Kansas probably
owe the New York banks more on ac-
count of rediscounis than their COM
bined deposits amount to, and the edict
of this amateur financier will prove a
boomerang.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
Ills Family All Right.

Prom The los Register.
We observe that ''at the request Of
Governor LeweIIing,T the police commits
s.oners of Kansas City appointed the
governor sister 10 the position OF police
raatron. we obsesye also that a nephew
of the governor was appointed on the
police force al Kansas Cigy. II sc have
dept the right count we believe this l.
FIVE of the governors family that have
teen taken care Of stree he came mo
power. Public Office Is family snap
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

The editor Of the EAGLE, a few days
since, gave his views of what constitutes
money. There was no attempt to define
the popular notion OF money. We do
1ot deny that the world holds that any
money not based on gold and silver is of
doubtful value. But, after ali, gold and
silver are money only when made so.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

Week after week the per cent of the
decrease of the bank clearings of the
great cities grows more frishtful. New
York acknowledged the squeeze to the
tune of 81. L per cent of loss of bust
ness, or about one-third; Chicago 81. >
per cent and Kansas City 4S.5. The
boss of the basing line and metropolis of
the Sni Hills felt off just 10 per cent
more than Wichita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

If the clearing house reports of last
week should reach BuzZards Bay, and
Grover was interested enough in this
country to read them, would he continue
20 ush with the same delight that Nero
GddlndI
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

The Bank of England keeps advancing
her rates of interest hoping to head off
The shipment of gold to this country.
But this country happens to have what
they must have and the curtailmeft of
imported luxuries will keep the balance
of trade III our favor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
KNOWN FOR VARIOUS THINGS.

NAANUM MoGHABGHAM, who has
charge Of the Turkish village at Chi
cago, is Presbyterian minister, and
serves in that capacity when at home
WILLIAM 4. PLEDGER, the negro poll
tician of Georgia, is to apply for ad-
mission to the bar at the next session
of the superior court in Clarke county.
Fourteen negro lawyers have already
been admitted TO practice al the
Georgia bar.
4 SUIT of clothes made Of the skins
OF one hundred and twenty-five snakes
Is worn on holiday occasions By Rat
tlesnake Pete" one of the cowboys
who recently took part IN the race
from Nebraska to Chicago. The but
tons on his coat are gold-mounted rat
tlesnake heads
Dr. RUPERT, of Greenbrier county.
". Va, Is the father OF fifteen chill
dren, whose names al begin with the
letter L and end with a vowel The
children's names are Ledora. Lzvira,
Livigna, Lorena, Lvcena, Luaizo. L.
sncy, Lacelia. Lsdurz, L~onida.
Launo, Lydaho, Lozzega, Lenida and
Leslie.
GoCxoD. the great French composer,
has been far from well for some time.
Owing 20 his advanced age. seventy
five, grave app-ehensions are fel. coz
corning him
PADEKEEsKT has gone 20 his hon. IN
Pollard for rest ard recreation He
viii remain in retirement until Octo-
Der, when BE Is expected 70 make lis
temperance IN Paris
JESST LTxD was one OF the first per
sons 20 travel in a private car "a his
country She hired a car, had the
seats reuoTed and at.c1 1. up with
her own luxurious household furui-
ture-
PADEEErsEI has earned IA London
the distinction q being kaoun as a
'-suinea man" WIKI the exception cf
Rabenstsse he IS TIC onir man whose
performance command a guans. scar
.--A a. .s.~ ~.-fs-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27
EPILEPSY OR FITS.

Can this cisease be cured? Most physicians say
so-Isay, Tee: silforrs. and the worst oAsss ~
TER 20 years study and experiment have found ne
rcgedy. -KpIePsy Ia cured By IL: c'ye4. not sal
dGea By opistes-the Old treacserous. qBsck treat
nient Do No. dszpzsr. Forget pat tsr9osii.oas On
your parse, pat out'sges or yo7s cops3enee, past
falufes- LoSk forward, BOT backward. NJ resnsar
Is o. to-Gay. valuable work the sab.sct- sEs
large bottle ~ The reEssAy-seut free foS ulal
NentiOa Poss-Ofsoe and Kxpress address.
Prof. ". Il PEEKE, i. D., Cedar s.. Sev York
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

The most serious thing, perhaps, in the
way Of changing the ratio between gold
and silver would be the inconvenience
that would ensue pending the recoinage
IF the 100000 dollars. It would re-
quire several years to effect the change.
during which the volume of the currency
would unavoidably lie curtailed. while
the country wants more money, and
wants il bad.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-08-27

The Cliff DwellerS at the mouth of the
Kaw being III hole are proposing an
issuance of city bonds TO be expended N
digging out. They don't seem to care
whether they come out on the top or in
the bottom if they only can get through
the winter