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The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
THE ISLAND OF HAYTL
Desolation of a Once Wealthy and
Powerful Repub ic
Nation That Il Incapable OF Self-Gov-
ernment-The Rulers Are Bioodthi-sty
Tyrants and the People Hate
White Men.

Not the least interesting feature OF
the place is the barracks, where is
quartered portion Of Hippolyte's val
liant army, says Hayti correspondent
of the Providence journal. The only
attempt at uniform is suit of blue
overalls. generally in the last stage Of
dilapidation. and q cap ornamented
with red. yellow or blue braid, accord
ing to the fancy of the wearer. Some
few have shoes or straw slippers. but
the majority are barefooted.
They are armed. however, with fairly
good muskets. and many of them carry
ugly looking knives. j saw large num-
bers of the soldiers" on the plaza or
public square, some playing at dice or
cards, some talking, others sleeping
and all lazy, dirty and ragged. This
plaza, which was originally well laid
out and which actually boasted an an
cient fountain in the center, was lit
tered with refuse, rooted up by hogs,
and filthy with house offal and dung.
The ancient paved walks which origin
ally traversed it were badly broken
and the loose stones were wildly scat
tered by the hogs.
Outside of the town and as far rs tho
eye can reach extends a hilly country
covered with forest. In long tramp
through this country we saw no cul
tivated land. And yet this land is said to
be extremely fertile and to yield large
ly any tropical product that is planted
upon it. From an examination of
an outcropping ledge of rock decided
that the soil was underlaid with lime
stone, and such a soil is nearly always
rich. But the richness of this island is
wasted. For even the old plantations,
which were well set with coffee,
oranges and cocoanuts, are grown up
to tropical forest and yield next 70
nothing.
Right In the midst of Jungle of
wild trees and bushes ! found traces
OF an old orange and mango grove. in
dicated by the remains of straight
rows IN which these trees were origi-
nally planted. And with the decline
and ruin of the plantations has de-
clined everything in connection with
them. Even the old carriage roads
which originally traversed the island
and formed a channel for conveying
the produce to the ports are now only
bride paths, being completely over
grown with forest and bushes And
this is Hayti. the Hispaniola of Colum-
bus. the pride and glory of the great
ADMIRAL. For it will be remembered
that, after examining the other large
islands of the West Indies, Columbus
decided that this one was the richest
and best. And later. when under
French rule, it was one of the fairest
and wealthiest spots in the civilized
world.
The whole republic. in fact, is
a gigantic farce. No nation has
ever shown itself more utter
~ incapable of lf-government
than the black republic. In some
eighty years of Haytian independence
there have been more than ninety
The children. with few
exceptions, grow up in absolute igno-
rance, and with deep. Unborn hatred
of the white man. The rulers are
tyrants and the country
has degenerated into tropical
ness.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
MANATEE AND ITS YOUNG.

straighter head. We know little of its
habits but that it is affectionate towards
it's young and fond OF its mates. In
captivity the manatee is said to be
gentle and attached to its keeper.
The skin Of the animal is in great re-
quest for the formation of various
articles. The animal derives the name
of mermaid through the peculiar way
it has of sitting up in the water and
sucking its young. This was the
largest specimen ever seen in England,
and it will be long time before they
get another, as the creature is very
difficult to procure alive and unhurt
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
MUSIC IN WALES
Asaedy Il the Very Soul and Aseoaa q
the welsh Nature.

Asaedy Il the Very Soul and Asesaa q
the welsh Nature.
Every church and chapel in eve9
Welsh village and town. according to
the Westminster Review, has its choir.
often numbering sixty, seventy or =
hundred voices, and every choir has ita
musical prodigies, leaders of parts
mayhap. who have never had Q lesson
in music in their lives, or some uncouth
eolliers or tip-girls, with voices which.
had they been trained and developed.
might have made Of them Edward
Lloyds or Antoinctte Sterlings Dis
trict after district has its united
choral union" which will take up tha
study of some work Of the great mas.
ters and deliver il 1t an annual con-
cert or Christmas festival; not in tha
pale, hickering. dispossionatc style
which is so characteristic Of some Eng
lish choirs, but with rugged IRE aud
intensity.
have had the good fortune 20 hear
the greatest oratorios rendered under
the most brilliant conditions that tall
ent and culture could produce in this
metropolis, but have never heard the
majestic roll of the Hallelujah chorus
or the matchless melodies of the
Elijah" rendered with such soul and
verve and eloquence "a by an obscure
united choir" led BY worlxingman
in a mining sillage among the hills Of
Glamorgansnire.
vu-rfr A
ment and impetuous. but rough with
the roughness Of unpublished genius.
impetuous with the impetuosity ct
mountain torrents. The force OF Il,
the emotional fervor, the richness OF
vol me. the tone and timbrc in tt
these are things not TO be forgotten
The same qualities In q lesser degrees
may be observed in the singing Of any
small chapel choir inside the boundars
such singing "a you may hear on quiet
Sunday evenings from some Welsh
hillside sanctuary By choir of work.
ing lads and lasses. conducted by
some rough-and-ready, unkempt, self.
taught musician.
Music, then, we assert, Is the vsry
soul and kernel of the Welsh nature.
musical ear Ia the national birth
right. Every Welsh preacher who
migrates 10 an English church fndf
the greatest difficulty in abstainina
from that weird. peculiar int onation
of his sermon which IS known as the
hwyl, and which is often strange and
Objectionable To English ears
Another remarkable and subtle fact
which viii be interesting 20 English
readers and at the same time signih-
cant of the sensitiveness of tho Welsh
musical ear. is that IL is positive dis
cord to many among the Welsh congrc-
cations If the minister. in giving out"
the first verse of the hymn. does not so
pitch the voice that IL snail be In bar
mony with the key In which the tuna
has prelipinarily been played hu tho
tnstrumentalist-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
TREASURY FIGURES.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-The public debt
statement published today shows the in
crease in the debt during the month of
December to have been Sc. SCI, ,662. The
cash in the treasury is S727 .6l4, ,701. The
total debt is S963, 1851 The interest
bearing debt has Increased $50 during
.he month; the debt on which interest has
reased since maturity has decreased s25,-
$50, and the debt bearing no interest has
increased s.. .O63, 361. The reduction of the
cash balance during the month was S4,
24C61. The certificates aud treasury
notes, offset by an equal amount of cash
In the treasury. are $6O4, 81. .424, an in
crease Of S., ,OSS, 122. The gold reserve to-
day is sS0, SO, 600: the net cash balance is
20 4S3. 455. and the total available balance
k90. .375. 555- IA decrease during the mouth of
"a S3i. .O6l The total amount of national
Iauk NOES outstanding on Dec 81 was
zoos 40 U21 an increase in circulation
since Dec. 81. 1892. OF S34. 14l, ,2lj. The
circulation outstanding against bonds on
Dec 81 was S1S5.0S7, 705. The receipts
from customs at he port of New York
during December were S5,6i5. Sos, OF which
2S Der cent was paid in gold. The receipts
at New York for he year were S115. .00O 600,
in round numbers. against Sl2S, ,000,O00 III
1892. The total gold in the treasury, coin
rni bullion. on Dec. 30, was Sl6S. 1903, ,119.
Tie gold certificates in the treasury
amount to $3.50; i'll circulation, S17,-
10
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
INDUSTRIOUS AMERICANS.

CoSeKEssMAx HoLsAy has succeeded
TO the title Of Father OF the House"
Miss MYETIE MCDOWELL, Of Curry,
Pa, attempted 10 commit suicide be-
cause she loved fcl<le football player.
Rev. Dr. JoHs z PAxTo1 ssTs ~
Uncle Rufus sage. who il deaf; II
doubt IL he could hear GabrieI's trutrs-
pet ] know he VIII not want % hear
it,
Coz 4. K HccrCyr las 50 far re-
covered his health as 10 admit Of b.s
being brought from his country place
IN Delaware county 20 bis hons in
Philadelphia
WAsggSer0S TsvTys, q great grand
nephew Of the famous author. Is an en-
sign IN The navy. He ought 20 join
fortunes with Daniel Defoe the sinth,
who Is sailor in the Brit.sh navy
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

the North American Navigation company
in the field as a competitor in the New
York freight traffic. The funds were re-
ouired TO make good the company's con-
tract with the Pan-American Railroad
company.
Riots occurred in several cities in Sicily
on Monday. In some Cases the violence OF
the mob was SO great that the troops were
obliged to charge the rioters with bayonets
III order to protect property in the differ
ent municipalities.
Mayor Pardue, of Oakland. Cal, has
been threatened with assassination, and
his house is guarded By police, and police-
men In CITIZENS Clothes accompany him
wherever he goes. "A note was recently
found addressed TO Jos" telling him to
have dynamite at the mayors office this
week. The note was signed "Y0ur son,
Nick" The mayor recently vetoed an
ordinance permitting persons to ride free
on Southern Pacific trains in the city
limits.
Mr.. Wilson, one of the best known
authorities on finance. and editor Of the
Investors Review. published in London,
says, in an article in his paper. that if the
affairs of the Bank OF England are allowed
to DRIFT as heretofore since the act of 1916.
1t will end in crisis. compared with
which the Barring collapse will dwiudie
into insignificaac-. Little is known, he
says. OF the banks true condition, and the
directors are responsible for mishandling
the banks money for the State Provident
fund.
Miss Charlotte Davis, daughter of the
late Captain Davis of the United States
navy, has treated Racine (Wis.) society
circlrs to sensation by eloping with j.
X. McGann, a Chicago business man. The
marriage took place at kenosha on Fri
day, but was not generally known until
today. Tue bride is AN teiress. 1t is said
that the marriage was opposed by her rel
aliyes, she being but II years old.
Francis Theodore Walton, known as
"Piunger" Walton, lessee of the Grand
hotel. 1884 Broadway, New York, has
made an assignment to Charles l.. Walton,
with preferences amounting to 500, 600.
Poor business Caused the failure.
The Blackstone Building and Loan as
sociation OF St. Louis has assigned to
Henry o. Seigmund. Inability to find the
books of the association or Secretary
Lindborn puts a sensational phase upon
the affair. 1t is impossible TO learn the as
sets and liabilities. though estimates place
each at about $4,000. Lindborn was
BOMBED for $4,000.
On judgments aggregating $4,000 the
Sheriff took possession of the Chicago Toy
and Fancy Goods company's store. The
assets and liabilities were not scheduled.
The subcommittee of the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations met again yes
terday for the purpose of continuing the.
inquiry into the diplomatic relations of
our country with Hawaii. The meeting
was strictly private.
The Montgomery Iron company of Port
Kennedy, Pa, has assigned to the Guar
autee Trust company of Harrisburg, Pa.
The liabilities are placed at $3.50, 100. 1t is
expected that the company will pay 100
cents on the dollar.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
A Much-Necded Article.

The young man was sitting at the
club window cogitating.
Hello" said his friend coming IN,
''what are you thinking about?'
"a few good resolutions have made
for the New Year"
what are you going to do with
them?'
Break them, suppose"
''Why do you do that?'
blamed if / know. I've been IN the
resolution manufacturing business for
years. turning out the very best brand
/ could. but all in vain; they won't
stand the test. / wonder II II would
be any use 10 offer a reward for
patent resolution warranted not 70
breax?"-Detroit Free PreAA
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
New York Produce and Money.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Coffee. spot Rio, steady,
No. Z. 1S5sc. Sugar: refined, active. 1sa4c
decline cut loaf. l-l6a4s4cc; powdered, LIE
1 eranulated. 3 l3-1 -16a4. Cotton spot, firmer:
middling uplands, Lice; middling Gulf,
Z 12-16.
Money on call, easy: closed at l per cent.
Prime paper, 31Aall4 per cent. Exchange
weak; 81 s3a4 S3l4 for sixty-day bills: 81 $50
IA s51s for. demand bills; 81 S214a4 s21a for
bills.
Silver certificates. 6956c.
Total sales of stocks. 25s $50 sh ares including
1850 OF Atchison and 4,400 Missouri Pacific.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

mortem examinal ion held on the bodies of
Miss Scott and Mr.. Read developed the
fact that the stomach and lungs were APP
parently in perfect condition. The
stomachs and their contents will he sent to
Kansas City for chemical analysis. The
rgidity of the muscles and other signs
show that it was evidently a case of poison
ing, but how the poison was administered,
or whether by accident or with murder
GUS intent. cannot be stated. The child
died last night, but Mrs. Read will recover.
Her mind still wanders. When she re-
covers her normal mental condition the
mystery will proba bly, be explained.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
WHEAT LOWER AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Jan. 2.-Wheat dropped 11s cents
today and closed l cent lower than on Satur-
day. on an increase in the visible supply and
increases in the Indian and Argentine wheat
crops. Corn lost IS cent. Oats Were lower. in
sympathy with corn and wheat, closing g
cent off. Provisions opened firm, but the
early advances were partially lost in SYM
pathy with grain. Pork and lard closed 215a 10
cents higher. May ribs closed unchanged.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
The GENTLE MANATEE.
Largo Specimen of the Seacow Recent
Received In England.

Eeceived In England.
The manatee, or lamantin, of which
there are two species, inhabits the
African or American continents. These
creatures browse upon aquatic vegeta-
ton of the shallow lagoons and greaf
rivers. The animal in our illustration
weighed 16 cwt. 10 lbs. and was 10 feet
2 inches in length; the baby being
about third this size. Unfortunately,
as the mother was being got into the
tank prepared for it, she expired. The
young one appeared all right until
some days ago when it also died The
mother was presented to the Zoologi-
cal society of London by Sir Henry
Blake. governor of Jamaica, and was
caught at Manatee bay.
The manatee of both worlds is a
timid, harmless animal, gregarious and
an inhabitant of the large rivers Of
South America which debouch into the
Atlantic, and Of the similar deltas and
lagoons of the opposite shores Of
Africa. 1t is closely allied to the
6ugong, but has thicker body and q
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Wheat, cash, 6Ossc; May. 66a6Sc; July 6s3sa
661ac. Corn, lower; cash 34c: January 1855 :;
May, 3S4c. Oa.s. steady; January, 2S1ac:
May, 3Olsl3U4 Pork. steady; January Sl2 121a;
May. sR -. Lard, steady, cash. 81 35; May,
s. to. Short ribs, steady: January, S6 345s;
May, ST 90; No. 2 rye steady at 4311@c; FLAX
seed easy; 81 IS. Prime timothy steady. 81 a.5.
Butter. weak. creamery, lSaa26 dairy, l7a22c.
Eggs, unchanged: strictly fresh. 2la22c Sugar,
unchanged ste ndard A, 4 &c.
Receipts-WLeat. 4S,00O bushels; corn, 3s3.-
QO0 bushels; oats ga, go bushels. Shipments
w heat. Is gal. bushels; corn, 81 900 bushels;
ats, 2SJ 900 bushels.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
Knns,sC.ty Grain nnd Pro1rc..

No hard, 501sc; No. 2 red, 53a53lsc Corn,
a fraction higher; No. mixed. 291la29lsc;
No white. 2934a30c Oats, better; NJ. 2
mixed. a1aa21c; 10. 2white, 2Sc. rye steady;
No. 2. 49c. laxseed, firm; 81 24al %. Bran,
weak; 56a5sc. Hay, very dull and weak; tim
othy. IS Ooa9 Oh: prairie S. 00a6 90. Butter,
dull and declining; creamery, 2Oa24c; dairy,
16al7c. Eggs, lower 1Sc
Receipts-Wheat, 1900 bushels; corn, 5000:
bushels; oats. 49,. bushels. Shipments
Wheat, 6S.OD bushels; corn, 5000 bushels;
oats, -. VI shells.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs. when in
need of IA laxative, and if the fail or
mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that it
is the best family remedy known and every
family should have bottle.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
sabIees TO Conditions.

Mr.. Wiekwire-Sow, you know, III
dear. that man Is as old as he feels
and q woman Is as old as she looks
Mrs Wiekvyire-That depends On
whether she j. al home or on the street
Indiana yprsifs Journal
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
WEATHER BULLETIN:
WEATHER BUREAU,


DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WICHITA, Kan. Jan 2. 1884.
Forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Colder and fair until Thursday night.
During the past twenry-four hours the
highest temperature was 50. the lowest
35 and the mean 45, with clear weather.
south wind and lower pressure.
Thus far this month the average tenn
perature has been Al.
For the past five years the average
temperature for the month of January
has been 81, and for the 21 day 32
FRED L. JOHNSON. Observer.
6 WASHINGTON. Jan. 2-The following
is the forecast up to s p. m. Wednesday:
For Kausas-Snow furries; cold wave;
north winds.
For Missouri-Snow, followed by clear
ing; cold wave; north winds.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

b gssaruntesd II It doesn't benefit or curA
In tho case Of every tired or aoncsed woman,
she'll have her money back
The :. Prescription builds up and myigo.
rates the entire female system IL regulates
and promotes all the proper functions, Inn
proves digestion, enriches the blood, dispels
aches and pains, brings refreshing sieep, and
restores health and strength
Nothing else, though II may Be better for
Q tricky dealar to sell, can b just - good
for you to buy.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

Mrs. Nurray Hiil-oar son Tommy
has very bad manners lie calls esery
body a beast.
Mr. Murray HILL wonder from
whom tise little beast gets that habit
Texas siftia-.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
Invading Professional Privileges.

DR.. Bowless-I see that fellow il
Illinois is making money by advertis-
ing cure for alcoholism. When his
victim sends him the necessary dollar.
he sends him a card advising him Il
drink nothing but water.
DIR Pilze-We,l, that is cheap enough
for good medical advice. but woris,
If he has diploma?-Indianapoli
Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
ATHLETES OF TIE PRESENT DAY

HCE 70 UT TIE ThCOLNI ONf
J. f. Sullivan, secretary OF the Amateur
Athletic union. president of the Pastine
Athletic club and athletic editor Of the
Sporting Times, writes:
Fer years / have been actively con-
n.cted with athletic sports. / always
found it to my advantage to use ALL
COCKS Porous PLAsTERS while in
training. as they quickly remove
attacked with any kind of pains,
the resalt of slight colds, L always use
ALLCoCK'S with beneficial results. l lave
noticed that most athletes OF the present
day use nothing else but ALLCOCK's s
pI ASTFRS -
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
WHEN LooN DlRR

20 any weak Or aalfn4
woman, Dr. RisrceS
Fhvorits Pr0criptiQ3
comes 10 her hslp
For I" 1e0Alo Co.,
plants /" Il WGy
hind, psFipdicalp paina,
internal innnxuuoafiu1
or liberation, bear.
ing down sensations
and all chronic weaks
nesses and derange-
mentA this b Tho
remedy. Its thu oa,v
one % sure that it caA
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
A Compliment

Mr. Youngbryde-These hot biscuits
are f1t for angels, darling.
Mrs. Youngbryde lin rspture1-Oh
how kind OF you TO say 50,
Mr.. Young bryde-Yes: angels hare
no digestive organs. you know.-Pucls.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

AIarkFf-
otatoes-Colorado, 75c. Eggs. l9c. Butter-
First creamery, 25c; second creamery, ac;
other grades. l0al5c.
Chickens-Hens. &c per pound: ROSTERS. &c.
turkeys, 6l9c: ducks, full featheTed. sc: spring
chickens (2O pounds and over per dozen, DC.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
A scheme Worth Trying.

asked JAMS for aver,
And he wriasled up his brow:
" don't lend less than ten :" said he,
"And haven't that much acw."
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
INCOME TAXATION
DECIDED UPON BY THE DEMOCRATIC
TARIFF REFORMERs.

Both Individuals and Corporations to
be Called Upon to Make up the De-
ficit in the Reyenues-I'hc Tax
Upon Whisky to be Increas-
dTen Cents Per Gallon.
Congressman Oates
Coinage Scheme.
Public Debt.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
Wschil a Produce and Fruit.

W5ehf q n Oduce and Fruit.
Lemons, per box. 81 80. Oranges, per box;
81 50a3 p. Bananas. per bunch. 81 l5a2 %,
Onions( red and Yellow, per 100 pounds. s. %
Spanish. per crate, 81 35. Cabbage: Califor-
MIA. per 100 bounds. S2 225; northern, s. co. Tur-
nps. per bushel. soc. Parsnips. per bushei,
75c, Grapes (Malaga) ST. 25a6 80. Figs tfou
CROWN, per box. 15c. Honey: Col. f. w.
comb, 17c: California, 14al6c: extracted, Sc
Cocoanuts. per 100 pounds. So 25. Peanuts. 5ss
bell and cherry. Sc 90. fancy bell bug,es. 81 CO.
Sauerkraut. per half barrel, S3 80; per barrel,
So 80.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

Use the great specific for "cold In haAds
and catarrh-Dr. Sages CatArrh Remedy.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
CUT THIS OUT,
SHEEP.

Good stock sheep. 50 to 100 pounds. ..S 5oa5 %
Good stock ewes 10 TO 81 pounds. 5tlt3 90
Good TO extra wethers, 20 to So pounds 0la3 20
GOOD TO extra lambs observation-disclosures. Osa5 "
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
THE READ MYSTERY,

Neuralgic headaches promptly cured by
BromO-Seltzer-trial bottle 10 centa.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

''The vorid Is nine he SAID,
As he proudly left cd Yale,
With ihe arrz be.lef iaai Z.
deld tie world fast ty Ihe tai
Bet lie years hare coze and go1e,
Ard his spirit has grove meek.
Ee is selling tape and thread
Earning izss Etgees week
Kansas CITY Jog1oxl
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

Hoods Sarsapsriila cures-snd it has =
record OF successes uaequalled by any
ether medicine
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03

New ORLEANS. Jan 2-Cotton firm: mid
ding, &c; low middling, &c; good ordinary,
53sc.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
IocaI Grnin and Feed Marxet.

Wheat-No ,, 43c. Corn. 35a;6c. Oats, 24a
sc Baled lay, So o0a7 o.. Grornd corn, 75a
e5c. Corn and Oats mixed, 90c. Bran, 6oc.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
REPRESENTATIVES. SALES
HOES

Hog market opened i5= higher. but the Al
vance vas lost and the market CLOSED 5elee
lower
Eegs-Receipts. I45- shipments. iel.
REPRESENT RTfss saIsE.s
The following are the representative sales q
- -. l. a..s..
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
WICHITA Produce Marre,.

wicbira Br,zd~i ufr Markes.
Flour-Best patent, 81 70; second patent,
IN
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-03
WICHITA MARKETS
WICHITA. Jan. 9.

WICHITA, Jan. 9.
CATTLE
Cattle-Receipts, -; shipments, "a
Tie quotations here presented are TO give
the shipper All idea Of the general range OF
prices
Native shipping steers. good to extra 81 Gia4 y
Good TO extra native butcher steers