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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
DOWN THE BEAT AND BLACK
MAILER.
From the Kansas City Gazette.

From the Kansas City Gazette.
| We are informed that a ward club in
this city notified their nominee for the
council not to pay an assessment of 500
that the club would conduct the cam
paign for him in his ward and pay all
expenses. Fifty dollars is the amount
of his annual salary. This is getting
down to business, placing the response
bihty and expense where it should be,
and is refreshing step toward purify
ing municipal affairs. This election
business ordinarily passes as belonging
entirely to politicians and candidates
This is not true, they should have the
least to do with it. 1t is the most vital
business Of the taxpayers and people
themselves. The people are to select
agents to administer on their affairs.
The municipality is simply business
corporation. and every living soul is in
terested that it should not be bled or
msconducted. We can readily see how
rich man, a gentleman of leisure,
might pay his own bills, make the cam
paign and serve from patriotic motives,
but such are exceedingly rare. The
man who spends 5000 or $500 in getting
$50 job, and then making handsome
SDeCttldtiOu Out W IL, dAO HOiU
common. When an honorable man is
placed forward, and his party backs him
to the extent of his expenses, instead of
bleeding him. you can stake your life
that the public interests will enlist every
particle of his ability and pride. The
method suggested by this ward club not
only relieves the candidate, but it wipes
out the loafer and the boodler, and gives
the contest semblancs of conviction
and principle. The first step in munich
pal reform is to purify the election, and
thus make it possible for better men to
come to the front. To do this the out
rageous expense must be cut off. Elm
mate the joint and the loafer. Spend
your money, if you have surplus, in
distributing Republican newspapers and
Republican reading matter. Money
spent this way will last for all time,
whereas money spent in sour beer and
jimpson weed cigars results only in
billiousncss and bad breath. In the
one case you know what you get; in the
other you know also that four-fifths Of
it is direct and immediate waste.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
HOW IT WILL BE DONE

The thousands of liberal Republicans
who last fall cast their ballots for Lew
cling and reform, persuaded that by sc
doing they would be rebuking their own
party for tangent extremes placed in its
platform, found, later, that they had
jumped from the frying pan into red
hot stink pot; from conservatively,
progressive political organization into a
band of fanatical revolutionists, whose
unprincipled leaders recognizing nc
authority hold their minions by the
power of a secret oath. In addition to
these Republicans are host of old time
Jetfersonian Democrats, who have no
kind Of use for the state of affairs ex-
listing, politically, in this state at the
present, and who realize rs wildly as
any Republican that Kansas must be-
come byword and stencil if not re-
deemed through an emphatic repudia-
ton at the polls of the gang who advised
the dispensing of a legislature at the
point of the bayonet. That these two
elements will be in line in every city in
this state, next Tuesday, helping to
clear out the advocates of repudia-
ton and Doodle hunters there seems no
doubt,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
TRAIN LOADS OF SILVER.

The New York Press Gays that the bar
silver now stored in the United States
mint at Philadelphia amounts to no.
600, 900 ounces, the largest quantity ever
deposited in one place in this country.
This quantity is equal to $3.50, 900
pounds avoirdupois or $3.50 TONS
Loaded upon wagons carrying one ton
each, and allowing forty feet for each
team and vehicle, this mass of metal
would make procession over twenty
miles long. The quantity is SO great
that new steel lined vault, 80 feet long,
8 feet wide and 10 feet deep, has been
built to accommodate a portion of it.
Piled full from floor to ceiling, however,
this new addition holds only 2O,000,000
ounces. As silver bullion is being
poured into the Philadelphia mint at the
rate of $780, 900 ounces month, it will
be only five or six months when another
new vault must be built unless the pur-
chase of the white metal is stopped.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
NAN AND THE ELEMENTS.

Man has accomplished much, but he
has not quite got ahead of all the forces
of nature yet. The loss of the Naronic
on The high sea no more reflects upon
good shipbuilding than the fact tina.
tire-proof building will burn reflects up.
on solid construction.
There remains no room for reasonable
doubt that the Naronic has gone to the
bottom. A steamer arrived at Bremen
reported having passed at sea two of the
Naronic's lifeboats overturned.
The occupants may have been picked
up by rome sailing vessel that has not
yet reported and hope for them will not
be wholly abandoned yet. Otherwise
the fate of the Naronic must remain a
mystery, and We shall be left to guess
how powerful modern steamer, built
with all the known Improvements, in
GLIDING twin screws, water-tight COM
partments and the rest, well differed
and fully manned, succumbed to perils
that many a slight craft that seems
scarce seaworthy easily defies.
The point in all this is the fact, which
is clearly shown, that there is no safe
place under the sun-on land or sea, be-
low the surface OF either or above 1t.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The majority of the senate committee
on privileges and elections, it is said,
will base their adverse report upon the
claims Of the three new senators ap-
pointed by the governors of Wyoming,
Montana and Washington TO seats in the
United States senate, upon precedents-
the practice of that body in similar
cases. This serves as convenient pre-
text, but it is broadly limited that the
real reason for the adverse report is the
fact that all three Of the claimants are
pronounced free silver advocates. A
majority of those of the committee who
oppose the new members are Democrats,
while a majority of those who favor
their admission are Republicans. There
is no partisan advantage in admitting or
rejecting the appointees: one is Re-
publican, one a Democrat and one
PopuiiSt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

REFORM IN MINNESOTA.

Minnesota's legislature, not satisfied
with putting to rout the combined ele-
ments of the states gigantic coal trust,
has seemingly determined to punish
whomsoever has essayed to stand in the
way of its Investigations or has criticised
its actions.
Judge Brill of the district court is to
feel the first measure of legislative retri-
button. Attorney Horton, a member of
the house, had attacked the judge before
that body. Later, appearing before
Judge Brill as an attorney, the judge at
tempted to call him to account for his
speech. Under any circumstances it
was petty and undignified thing to do;
under section Of the constitution, how
ever, the legislature has appointed a
committee to prepare articles of i'm
parchment against Judge Brill, on the
ground that he unlawfully attempted to
discipline Il legislator for official acts.
Attorneys OBrien. counsel for the coal
trust, have been found guilty of conduct
unbecoming gentlemen and excluded
from the floor Of the house: and General
Manager Rhodes has been shut cut of
hope OF his damage claims by section
OF the constitution exempting Legislators
from court attendance as witnesses
As an example of utter rout and con-
fusion the position of the Minnesota
coal trust almost entities 1t to certain
ludicrous pity. There are times when
the bewildering brilliancy of a victory
inspires such feelings even for the de-
servedly yanqUished.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
For the Eagle.
THE MODERN WOMAN.

Oh, this awful modern woman.
Is creature passing human.
With her fads and fancies. vagaries and all
And her firmly seated notion,
That the earth will stop its motion,
II she doesn't take hand to steer the ball
She is great on all the ''isms,"
And falls into dread abysms,
Of telepathy. theosophy and such,
And enamored thus Of mystery,
Politics, religion, history,
Home and little things like tina: don't count
for much.
Clubs she has, ad infnitum,
Wrongs she has and means to right 'em.
So reform" is her especial end and aim,
And that dream all iridescent,
She will make awaking pleasant.
If, politically. she can get name!
Now this woman of the period.
With her ideas wild and weird,
Seems quite suited to the tailor gown entire,
But she'd be Anarchistic.
Neither modern sage or mystic,
In swelling 1880 gown and wire.
In those days when sloping shoulders,
Charmed the eyes Of all behoders.
Maids were apt to be as swift in hearts as
cheek,
Read no books but mild romances.
Were well up in tender chances,
But in all that modern woman boasts were
weak.
Take a woman IN the neatness,
And the stiffness and completeness,
OF tailor gown to give her moral strength,
And add we pair of glasses,
10 help COW the stubborn masses.
And you're not surprised if she goes any
length!
Thus we bare burning query,
Which has left my poor brain weary,
VIII the hoops or modern woman go to wall?
Shall we have old-fashioned woman,
Maybe weak, but sweetly human,
Orthis later evolution grim and tall7
M. NJ. NJ.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

NOT THE LEAST DOUBT.

Kansas is going to be redeemed and
her character and credit will be reestab-
listed. Every city within her borders
has nominated an anti-calamity ticket,
and in their election that disgraceful
horde of cheap boodlers who would have
ruled in ruin this winter at Topeka will
first be relegated and then forgotten for
all time. Promptly upon the adjourn
ment of the legislature Fusion was re-
organized in hundred towns ana cities
of the state and ''non-partisan," spec
pies" and citizens tickets were nomi-
mated, in most cases one or two Republi-
cans being named on each ticket. But
nobody was fooled The fact that the
horse play at Topeka was thus to be ap-
proved and the whole Dunsmore. LeweIl-
lng-Artz outfit of adventures endorsed
needed no explanation. That the world
will be informed by emphatic victories
in every town in the state, one week
from next Tuesday, that Kansas is neither
abnormally cranky nor fanatically revo-
lutlonary, there seems not the least
doubt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The Dems and Pops of Atchison are
having heaps of trouble over local
politics. They first tried to fuse, but
couldn't; then the Denis proceeded to go
it alone and nominated ticket, but the
head rolled off and a second and a third
attempt met with the same result, the
thing still remaining headless up to Fri
day night. The Pops tried to do the
same thing, but majority of them saw
that it was useless effort and wisely
decided not to invite party defeat by
nominating straight ticket. Mean
VII lie Mayor GLOVES, the Republican NOM
inee, and the balance Of the ticket have.
practically,a clear field and walk over.
Herein the good people of Atchison are
manifesting the best of good sense.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

Evidently Missouri has reached the
point in Democratic domination with its
train of evils, where forbearance ceases
10 be virtue. Discussing the high
handed conduct of the state legislature,
just adjourned, the Spring feld Democrat
says:
Missouri is safely Democratic. Where
states are evenly divided on party lines
there is never the fragrant iuggery with
public affairs. There the voter is feared.
III a state like Missouri, safely within
one party, there is always abuse of pub
lie rights and confidence. Voters are
expected to stand blindly by or follow
the party name. But changes come
with great force and bewildering effect.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
HOW HE GREW,
From the Kansas City Star.


The rise of S. II. II. Clark, who is now
at the head of the Gould system, is an
example of the merit system in the in
dustrial scale. Clark started as a section
man; his promotion was rapid, because
it was deserved; he is invaluable because
he knows all the details of his business.
When he talks about track, he is speak
ing of something he understands; when
he overhauis the rolling stock of divi-
sion, he knows what it is worth and
when it is short A prominent railroad
man in the west is quoted as laughing at
. boy who wanted TO learn railroading
by going into 'the office" Young man,
though you are college graduate, said
the veteran. you will be making more
money in ten years from now if you
take tin lantern and begin braking on
freight, than you will make in twenty
years by going into the office.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The position secured by General Wade
Hampton Is the same to which President
Cleveland appointed the late General
Joseph Z. johnson. during his FIRST term.
The commissionership of railroads is a
place of small duties and liberal salary,
and has long been considered a sinecure.
given as pension in reward for past SER
vices. This was undoubtedly the motive
back Of General hampton's appointment
Hamptons services, since the war, have
been of the stricteSt partisan kind, in
the interest of the Democratic party.
both as governor of South Carolina and
AS United States senator from that state.
until the Populists turned him down two
years ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
Governor Crounse of Nebras

Governor Crounse of Nebraska is the
right sort of chief executive. As soon
as'the rumors of malfeasance on the
part Of certain. members of the state
government reached his ears he took a
hand in the inquiry and soon found
enough suspicion attaching to his attor-
ney general to justify executive accion.
Accordingly the governor notified the
attorney that he must purge himself of
the imputations against him or forthwith
resign. The governor knows that even
alleged irregularities, if winked at or ig
nored, would bring discredlt upon his
administration and upon the state. This
prompt aud vigorous action is in marked
contrast with the hating and vacillatinc
policy pursued in similar cases in some
other states.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

Acting upon the EAGLES suggestion
OF few days ago, that in view of the
improbabillty that the strip will be
opened to settlement in time TO plant
crops this spring, most of the intending
settlers on the strip border are seeking
lands IN the southern tier OF counties.
some for temporary abode and some per-
manently. This is wise discretion,
and shows the settlers to be law-abiding
and peaceaoie in disposition, and not a
swarm of outlaws and toughs, as has
been intimated.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

Mr.. Cleveland has gone step further
than the conventional declaration of the
successful candidate of 81 have no
friends to reward nor enemies to
punish'-in fact, he seems to have re-
versed that sentiment. Illinois gave
him twenty-four electoral votes, while
Massachusetts did not give him one; yet
he has given the latter two or three
choice plums, and the former the cold
snub. He played the IIlinoisians for
Suckers, and caught them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

was so far out Of sight that the price hai
to take tamble and the heights is nov
down to the s30-an-acre level.
The Traveller ''has it ia" for Wichita
what for deponent saith not, and never
misses an opportunity to whack at her
teven if it has to Travel out Of its way t
do it, Here is its latest effort to pun-ist
the Princess:
IAN Arkansas City merchant has sign
painted on barrel head Cash paid fol
eggs and butter" The first thing that be
knows he will be nominated by the Peo-
pies party for governor"
OF course you have noticed the attract
i've displays Of women's striped hose in the
show windows of the dry goods stores.
There seems to be concerted determine
ton on the part of the fashion dispensers
to force crinoline onto the female forms
divine.
The farmers say that oat sowing is
about completed and that the acreage viii
be larger than usual this year.
The town of Eudora was named after an
| Indian girl Her name was Eudora Fish,
and she was said to be very beautiful
Rev. George S. Sweezy, the able and
popular pastor of the Presbyterian church
of Peabody. will soon leave Kansas, hav-
ing accepted call in New York.
The Mcpherson Republican says when
morals and manners in that city get extra
bad the extra good people know just what
to do They hold meeting, pass reso-
luton, take up a collection. appoint a
committee and then thank God that they
are not as other men are.
Edwin II. Coffin filed petition in the
United States circuit at Topeka, praying
that the Western Farm and Trust COM
pany of Lawrence and Denver, Colo, be
compelled to'pay him $50, 400. The plain
tiff alleges that the supreme court OF New
York rendered Judgment against the de-
PENDANTS for that amount, and that it has
not been paid.
For the purpose of ascertaining the
choice Of the Democratic patrons of the
Winfield postoffice for postmaster Of said
city, there will lie an election held in said
city on Saturday. April 1, 1898, to vote for
candidates for the office. This is meant
in good, dead earnest, but the result will
be an Arril fool TO several people-who ex-
pect to be elected and won't.
no JULIET Ody, Willie lOou OI SdltiS
was being taken east via the Santa Fe, tho
door Of one of the cars came open while
near tho farm of Mr.. Sample, northeast of
Lyons, and one of the animals jumped
The steer seemed greatly surprised at sit
ting down so suddenly, but soon gained its
feet and walked away. A short distance
further another steer jumred from the
train, this one nearly lighting on man
who stood near the track. Neither ami |
NAL was hurt. and they were driven to
where they were loaded and |
went on their way rejoicing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
As between the charges of malfeas-

As between the charges of malfeas-
ance in office against certain state
officers in Nebraska and the contest of
authority between the state legislature
and the courts over the question of
authority in the investigation of charges
against certain parties of forming and
maintaining combine in Minnesota,
they are having about as warm times up
in those states as we had in Kansas DUR
ing the month Of February. Verify, we
are in the midst of foodtide Of reform.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
CLOAK


Don t miss this dis
play--capes, jackets,
Eaton suits, silk skirts,
waists. You can tell
our goods anywhere:
the styles are entirely
different from others:
absolutely correct
even the cheap goods
are cut right.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

If Sam Jones and the other preacher,
'Dobbs, who have scandalized the church
by their rufianly actions could but meet
on the streets of Gainesville and empty
the contents of their artillery into each
others corpus, the world would be rid
of brace of sinking imposters and the
cause of christianity relieved of burden
that has handicapped it for years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

If President Cleveland adheres to the
announced policy of deferring to the
wishes of the people of the communities,
patrons of the offices, In the matter of
appointing postmasters, good many
offices throughout the country will re-
main in charge of Republicans. But
ur;n bn3
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

1t was right clever of Postmaster Cen
eral Bisseli to inform congressman that
their endorsement Of an applicant for
office would not prejudice his claim
with that department. There isn't very
much in the assurance, to be sure, but it
is something,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The authorities at Washington now
give out the statement that it will requ ire
ninety-two experts two months 10 count
the money in the United States treasury.
And yet some demagogues have been
bowling for months about an empty
freaSllr.r9
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

Special sale candle
abra, candlestlcks, can
dies, shades, shade
frames, Easter novel
ties, etc.
10 dozen imported
flower shades, worth
81 each, at 80 cents.
Brass shade holders
5 cents.
Parafllne candles, all
colors, 3 cents.
Fairy night lamps,
blue and pink, IS cts;
and other bargains in
this line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

An election is not, or should not be, of
70 much interest to the politician as to
the citizen. This Doodle business and
election slush is all wrong. Down with
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The Kickers organs remark that the
Democratic end of the "citizenS ticket"
is especially strong, don't seem to be set
Ting well on the stomachs of the Pop
and mugwump end.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
ABOUT KANSAS.

Judge Glenn has suffered sufficiently
for his rash request to kiss Baby Ruth.
but he has not deserved the blow the Sa-
lima Republican has just given him. That
paper calls him Sem.
Barton Heights, above Abilene, held
during the boon, at S., 600 an acre That
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The facility with which the Georgia
Crackers are sliding into good, fat fed
eral offices proves that there is nothing
disadvantageous in name with the
reiynipp regime,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

Mothers estimate of the condition OF
wheat in Kansas don't hold good for the
great wheat growing section of the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
4 ChOica EDiEram.

Fror. Julian Hatph's German Policeman.
haf daken nodice when a man bre-
tends he knows everydrings you viii
find he only knows choost ieedIe-und
even dot he seems to hat fot all upsite
down.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

The Populist house, better known as
Che Dunsmore club, has cost the state of
Kansas $4,000 over and above the
legitimate expenses of the legislature.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

You don't come to
openings. You must
come to this one. We
will draw you with this
night shirt. Our res
ident buyer has sent
us a few dozen very
fine ones. See them
in North Window.
Worth up to 81. so;
at o8 cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26

Our Stores will be
decorated with Easter
Lilies, and a general
display made. A new
feature IN connection
with this opening will
be some special sales
in nearly every de-
partment worth your
earliest attention.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
Mi]!&alE59le
NJ. n. MURDOCH. Editor
NJ. n. MURDOCH. Editor.

Eliminate the boodler and loafer from
local politics. Character and manliness
are what are wanted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-26
DISPLAY AND SALE
ALL THIS WEEK.
~Easter a.
Ea6aeM@lS, J
DRESS FABRICS.

This topic is always
OF great interest. 1t
is especially SO this
season. If you take
in the Worlds Fair.
your dresses should be
right. Where can you
buy them with assur-
ance of their being so,
except here. You must
look here, if you don't
buy here, before you
can be sure you are
getting the proper
Our DressmaKing
department IS beyond
criticism: 1t cannot be
excelled. We expect
ed a large increase in
sales in dress goods
and we are getting it.
We offer some great
values, both in silks
and all-wool fabrics.