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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
RAN INTO COAL CARS.

Nashville. Tenn. Dec. 25.-Train No.
j, the Louisville and Nashville through
passenger train to New Dreams, is
wrecked near Brentwood nine miles
south of here. 1t is reported at the
coroner's Office that every available
physician obtainable at a late hour was
sent to the scene of the wreck.
An American reporter who went to
the scene of the wreck telephoned that
the New Orleans train ran into some
coal cars which had run down the
grade from Brentwood because of an
open switch. The engine was demol-
lshed and D. c. Shugert, engineer, and
his fireman. both of Nashville. were
found in the wreck badly scalded and
unconscious. The baggage and eX-
press cars caught fire and burned. The
ha ggagenraster was not hurt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
HOW TROUBLE WAS AvERIeD.
He Did Not Care So Much About tho
Money as the Chance to Kick.

Money as the Chance to Kick.
When Mr.. Benjamin Billiwink looked
at the change he had in his pocket after
getting off the street car that brought him
down town, he found that the conductor
had passed plugged cent piece on him.
Mr. Billiwink did not care for the value
of the coin, but he had the average Amer
lean dislike to being overreached, and he
put that plugged coin back into his pocket
and bided his time.
In the evening he climbed aboard q
north bound street car, and when the
conductor came round Mr.. Billiwink
handed him that identical 5 cent piece.
The conductor looked at it and handed
Il back.
Il can't take IT," he said. .'It's plug
ged''
Eyes" replied Mr.. Billiwink, az know
1t. It's plugged. But you'll take It."
"I reckon not If turn in that plug
eed nickel, I'll have to make il good out Of
my own pocket, and cans afford it, You
give me good money, or I can't carry
you"
Then Mr.. Billiwink rose up in his
wrath.
Yes, you will, he snorted, land you'li
take that nickel tool Look here! I got
that from conductor No. 1877 on this line
this very morning Here's the rest OF the
change just as he gave it to me-"
II can't help that. I've got my orders
and''-
You've got orders not to take plugged
nickels, but you're allowed to pay 'em
out" vociferated Mr.. Billiwink, regard
less Of the sensation he was creating in
the crowded car. III Mr.. Yerkes gives
out plugged nickel, he ought to take 1t
back, and If he passes one on me he's got
to take it back, by gingerl That's all
there is Of it. Now, you can take this or
nothing. It's all you'll get"
Mr.. Billiwink was determined not to be
put off that car without fight and he
braced himself for the coming shock.
well, E" said the conductor after reflect
ing moment. II can't take that piece Of
money, but guess you haven't got very
far to ride, and you can ride without pap
ing anything. You'll get even that way.
Will that be satisfactorily
MIR. Billiwink wilted.
Thunder he said. "If you' re not 60
/ Ing to kick harder than that, III give you
. good nickel"
| Which no did-and got of a. tho next
crossing. -Chicago Tribune.
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The Ostasiatsher Lloyd. an authority on
Chinese Isiatte-s in 40 article on the man
rsr 81 I0vemaking In the Flovsry King
dom. publishes the foiio~ins letter from .
man who desired the daughter Q. . neigh.
Dor as a wife for bis son
"On my knees ! beg you ne. N ssspise
this cold gnG common request, bat hstsa
q the words Of The matrimonial agent And
give your honorable daughter - ray slave
Of a son. 50 that the pssr. bouns By siiksn
THREADS, may hsve TIE greatest ~. In Tbs
bssutifgl syTinR;iIDs l shaii oser wedding
presents and give . ooup!s Of g.ese. and
let Us hope for long and continuous for
tune AID look forward through sndloss
generations 20 he f8IailDsn, ~ genuine
love. May they sing az plenty and have
ever Joy. on ND snsss o~z yVg 20 ees-
s.der rilT proposal tsTorsbly AID throw tie
rssirrorliks glance Ct yo1r eyes CO tssss
Bnss.
n TITS letter TIRE fsshs. - 'hs bs'es 70
piled TIA, hs would a md - 49, fortioa
Of BIS pocr and poverty stricken asnsssss.
that ste ursEh: nc; - without es<cao'hss.
onttoa clothing ha'rpiDs ara earnings
Tse-~f~sr = -as ~ - bod 'Sss me oeG-
ri, would hays Constants tcrfEEse-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
NO FIGHT IN THEM
Hawaiian Officials Apprehend No Diff
Guilty From he Natives.

Washington, Dec. 25.-No concern or
alarm is felt at the Hawaiian legation
here from the reports of fresh plotting
by the royalists to overthrow the pro-
visional government and restore Queen
Liluokalani. Mr.. Hastings, the charge
d affairs of the legation, received tele-
graphic reports from his government
via San Francisco after the arrival of
the Australia about ten days ago and
the Arawa a week later which say that
everything is quiet. Hastings says the
natives are willing to accept the new
government as it is and have never
been inflamed or stirred up since its
formation. He fears no danger from
the band of men who are now reported
as having designs against the govern
ment, says there is but one full native
born in the list and asserts that there
is no fighting spirit in them. The re-
suit of any trouble which they might
precipitate would be needless blood
shed and then total defeat.
The department gives little credence
TO the rumors. 1t is pointed out that
the arrests of the conspirators were
made six days before the steamer sail
ed that brought the news. 4 week or
two weeks after the conspiracy had
been discovered and the leading con-
spiratorS arrested is thought to be a
poor time to begin revolution because
the authorities would be on the alert
and ready to nip anything OF the kind
in the bud. II is said that the leaders
of the republic are resolute men and
that they would never give up without
q desperate fight which the natives
would be very unwilling TO meet The
idea Of British interference IS secuted.
Secretary Gresham said tonight that
he had not read the story of the al
legged conspiracy. we have no ad-
vices Of such a conspiracy" said he
and none that would tend to show
the possibility OF such a thing. I should
be much surprised 10 hear of any sue
cessful conspiracy there
The secretary's manner left the i'm
preston that he put absolutely no
credence in the alleged dispatch.
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TO PLAY THE DEVIL.
4 Story Of the Days of the Miracle Plays
of Long Ago.


Many familiar phrase may be traced
to the old miracle plays. To play the
devil" is one of them. Naturally the devil
played most prominent part in those old
world dramas whereof the Oberammergau
passion PLAY is now almost the sole sur
viyal And when these old plays gave
way to the moralities his satanic majesty
was felt to be far too important person
age to be dropped. The devil, too. could
and did tear passion to tatters. He was
paid for it, but none too well paid If We
may judge from veteran pay sheet, where
we read: Paid to Herod, IS. 4d.; item to
PLATE, his wife, 2s.; item to the devil,
Is. 6d.'
We know not how much guerdon was
received by o certain John AdroyDs, to
whom it once fortuned to ''play the dyvyil"
at a certain market town in Suffolk when
the seventh Henry ruled this realm. But
even if he played gratis he had some fun
for his pains, for as he trudged home
ward after dusk in his DEVILS apparel he
stumbled on the curate Of his parish and
two or three other unthrifts rabbit peach
ing. The poachers mistook him for the
genuine article and took to their heels,
leaving behind Them horse laden with
comics John Adroyns mounts the horse
and rides off TO inform the lord Of the rab-
lit warren, thinking to be thanked for re-
storing the plumber. But first one servant
and then the other, after peep at him,
runs away to tell the master of the house
that the devil is at the door, sitting on q
horse laden with souls, and ''by likelihood
he is come for your soul. Purpose We to
let him have your soul? And if he had it
I ween he would be gone"
On hearing these words from the fourth
frightened servant the master called his
chaplain and babe him get bell, book and
candle and go with him to the door To
the dour they went with as many servants
as burst at their heels. And the chaplain
bade the horseman in the name of the Holy
Trinity tell his errsnd, whereupon John
Adroyns made answer: Fear not me, for
1 am a good devil. / am John Adroyns,
your neighbor, that played the devil today
IN the play. / bring my master dozen
or two of his own coniss and the horse Of
the thieves who for fear ran away" And
SO, knowing his voice, "they unsparred
the door and let him in, and the aforesaid
fear was turned to mirth and spoH. -
Macmillan's Magazine.
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he STAYED Al LONE.
Two Would-bs Murderers are Beaten
Win Their Own Game.

Morehead, KY, Dec. Gone Of the
bloodiest tragedies in the history or
Rowan county occurred a mile from
Morehead last night. Jake Whitaker,
a laborer, went home about O'Clock
and found Henry Tyree and William
Cole at his house. Cole and Tyree
theatened to kill him if he did not
leave Whitaker at last started to
leave the house when Cole made at him
with a drawn knife, Tyree saying:
xiii him. Tyree went out at the
other door and met Whitaker and be-
gan cutting him with a knife.
Whitaker seized an axe and knocked
Cole senseless and chopped Tyree
seven times with the axe, killing him
instantly. Whitaker then helped Cole
into the house and gave him some
whisky, after which he came to town
and gave himself up 10 Marshal Day.
He was placed in Jail to await an ex-
apaipa tim
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The Eagle dedudau 1eeenrber Is. 1894

cepting Admirals Melio and da Cana.
Melio is still reported to be at Monte
video.
The editors Of the principal newspa-
pers have been pardoned and returned
to the capitol. The sanitary condition
Of the city is excellent, very Few cases
of yellow fever being reported The
reported outbreak of cholera or chole-
rine took place at a small town about
two hours ride by rail from Rio Jane
rio. The sanitary authorities took
prompt measures to stop the spread or
the disease. The town was quarantin-
ed and communication cut off with Sac
Paulo and other adjacent towns Some
twenty cases Of the disease were report
ed of which three were fatal. All the
rest recovered, including a Chinese i'm
migrant who was suspected of having
first brought the infection from the
south.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
WAITING CHINA's MOTION.
japan in No Hurry to Appoint Peace
mmssioners

Washington, Dec.25.-No information
has yet reached the Japanese legation
here of the appointment of peace COM
missioners to treat with the two Chin
csc ambassadors recently appointed.
The suggestion is advanced that the
Japanese government is probably
awaiting the arrival of the Chinese
ambassadors before making the ap-
pointments. The japanese commits
sioners need not. in fact, be appointed
until some formal proposition is made
by the Chinese ENJOYS. Owing to the
fact that communication from Pekin
to Chinese ports is somewhat delayed
on account of the frozen rivers and
canals, the arrival of the Chinese in
Japan may be delayed for some time.
Nothing concerning the report that
Shao, one OF the Chinese ambassadors,
will not be persona grata to the Japan
csc on account of his action as gov
ernor of Formosa has been received at
the legation. A cablegram received at
the legation today announced the con-
vening of parliament at Toxic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
LORD cHURcHILL's CASE.
Suffering From Generel Paralysis and
His Condition Critical.

London, Dec. 25-At noon today DR..
Buzzard and DR.. Keith issued the follow
ing:
Lord Randolph Churchill Is suffering
from general paralysis. He lies in semi
conscious and critical condition"
The physicians add that the patient has
not entirely lost the use of his lower
his appetite is slight. Last night. how
ever, he was able TO partake OF light
supper and this morning he ate a light
breakfast. The serious symptoms ap-
peared ten days ago.
300 a m-Lord Randolph Churchill is
sinking
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
UNDER AN ALIEN FLAG.

London, Dec Pa dispatch to the
Times from Lima, Peru, says the ex-
traordinary action of the government
of Ecuador in permitting the Ecua-
dorian flag to be used in the transfer
of the Gillian cruiser Esmeralda TO
Japan has excited the greatest indigna-
ton in Ecuador and the adjacent re-
publics. The only explanation offered
by President Cordero is that Ecuador
will gain an advantage from the trans
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
BEER BOYCOTT RAISED.
Socialists end Brewers in Berlin Succeed
in Making Terms.

Berlin, Dec. 25.-The long-continued
boycott of certain brewerieS establish
ed by the Socialists because of the dis
charge of a number of the brewery
employees, has been ended. Richard
Roesicke, manager of Schulheis brew
cry, who is also a Liberal member of
the reichstag, and Herr Singer, the
well known Socialist deputy, have sue
ceeded in effecting a compromise, I'M
der the terms of which all the men dis
charged from the breweries during the
struggle will be reinstated when vacan-
cies occur. The Socialists are arrang-
ing for the holding of a mass meeting
to ratify the agreement
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RECEIVED WITH DONORS.
! General Tehertkof Bears News From st,
Petersburg TO Paris.

Paris, Dec. 25.-President Casimir-
Perier this morning received General
Tchertkoff, the special envoy from Car
Nicholas to formally announce the lat
ter's accession to the throne of Russia
The reception took place in the palace
of Ell Syee. Troops were drawn up in
the court yard and General Tchertkoff
was received with the highest honors.
Speeches were exchanged.
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PINE RIDGERs ARE PEACEFUL.

Rosebud, S. D., Dec. 25.-Big Turkey
and High Shield, leading hostiles who
took an active part in the uprising OF
1891 at Pine Ridge, today declared in
reply to numerous rumors that Indians
Were engaged in the ghost dance, that
IL they were it was the governments
fault for not keeping its promises.
They were quite peaceful, however. and
said there would be no uprising.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
CAUGHT A STRAY SHOT

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 25.-John W.
Coffee. an eN-teiegraph operator. was
shot and probably fatally injured in a
mysterious manner here this evening
He was standing on the platform al
the union depot. a short distance from
the main part OF the train sheds. wait
in~ for a train. when he received q
bullet in his left groin. There was nc
one near him at the time and when aid
arrived an investigation failed to dis
close the source Of the shooting
Coffee was then taken 10 the hospital
and may not recover. He lives al
EllettsVille, Kan.
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VETERAN rELFGRAPHER GONE

st. Louis. Mo. Dec. 25.-Colonel Sol
Palmer, one of the Oldest telegraphers
in the country, died here last night.
Colonel Palmer at the time of his death
had been for about twenty years the
superintendent of construction of the
Western Union Telegraph company
During the civil war he was United
States linesman and ever since then he
hoe been employed 10y the Western
Union. His age was "a and he was
the oldest telegrapner west of the Al
leghenies. He has been very feeble for
the last two months and died of old
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Treasury Department,
Wa ShinptOn- Dec. 81. 1884.

Hon. Thomas H. Hays. Frankfort. Kentucky:
My Dear Sir:-Your favor Of the 7th
inst, suggesting that my friends be
permitted to present me as candidate
for the United States Senate from the
state of Kentucky. was duly received.
The friendly feeling which has prompt
ed you to make this suggestion is full!
appreciated, but cannot consent TO the
use of my name as candidate. II pos
sible, propose to take some part IN
the campaign in my state next year in
order to assist my political friends IN
reuniting the Democratic party, but Il
will be with the distinct understanding
that am not an aspirant for any Office.
Very truly yours,
J. G. CARLISLE.
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FLAalER WILL BE THERE

New York. Dec. 25.-In regard to the
published reports that Governor Mitch
ell of Florida had consented 10 honor
the requisition upon him by the gov
OF II. NJ Flagler of the Standard OIL
company as fugitive from justice
from the state OF Texas. Mr.. Flag!er
said tonight: Il was never in the state
of Texas in my life. IL. however. the
governor of Florida has granted the
requisition for my body. the Texas Of
ficers, IL they remain In Florida
long enough. will in the course OF two
or three weeks De given a chance 10
serve their warrants upon me. I am
certainly going 10 Florida some time
next month
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She-How dare you kiss ne, sirf
Helm awfully sorry. bu;-why did
you encourage ne:
she-ABd pray, s:r, how did ! En-
courage ycu:
He-WelI-yoa took az yozr glasses.
Pail Mall Budget
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CAME IN THE BACK DOOR.

Council Bluffs. Ia, Dec. 25.-Burglars
tonight robbed n. p. Conant's jewelry
store of ninety watches and 100 solid
gold rings. While business was going
on in the front of the store the thieves
cut a panel from the rear door and
took everything in sight. No one saw
the men at work. Jewelry was scatter
ed all around the rear of the premises,
showing the haste of the burglars.
The loss is about 81 600.
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HARVARD Gibbs a. Lou1svILl E.

Louisville, KY. Dec ga large and
fashionable audience heard the Har-
ward Glee. Banjo and Mandolin clubs
render an excellent music program at
Liberty hail tonight This afternoon
the visitors were entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. A Z Wilson ard Nj and
Mrs. Ewing. and after the concert a
dance was rendered them by tie Har-
ward club OF this city at the Athletic
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Too Pnyticulay.

Employment Agent-What was the
matter with your last place;
Domestic-Ths missus was too par
ticuier
In what way*
''Sne wouldn't le: ne lock the haby
in the fold.n ted wen had company.
New YCxk Weekly.
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CHRISTMAS aRHE QUARREL.

Gadsden, Ala, Dec. 25.-Last night
dispute between Sidney Cox and Char
lie Harris very nearly brought on a
fight between the two at a church.
Friends separated them but they met
again and Harris cut CoX's throat from
ear 10 ear. Both men are prominent.
Their quarrel arose over the diStribu-
ton of presents from the Christmas
in no oh
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26
THE MoDERN MOTHER.

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative. Syrup Of
Figs, when in need IF the laxative effect
OF gentle remedy than by aus other. aad
that it i more acceptable To them Chit
rem enjoy it ard il D nefi'~ them. The
true remedy. SyruD OF Fi's, l. manu-
fsctured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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REMEMBEREp THE POOR,

Lowell, Mass, Dec. 25.-In pursu-
ance of their general custom, Governor
and Mrs Greenhalge entertained
bevy of thirty-two poor children today.
feasting them and afterwards clothing
them completely, besides giving them
other presents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-26

Msud-Do you ike NJ Dinwiddie,
Erkei-Oa, yes. like hira. relatively
speaking
Nand-RelaiiTri- Speaking, VIA;
g ycu Ee1a by thar
Eia=l-Yoa Sc. I promised % ee .
1sssr 20 hi,--Ssw Yoyk Jo1aG
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CARLISLE HAS DECLINED.
Will Aid In the Campaign But Is Not a
Candidate.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 25.-Those of Sec
rotary Carlisle's friends who have coun-
ted on him as a candidate for governor
or United States senator will be dis
appointed. The following has been re-
ceiVed here:
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BUILT 1900 YEARS AGO.
a Wooden Building Which Has Been
Treasure House For the Mikados.


Japan possesses what is undoubtedly the
oldest wooden structure in the world. IL
contains the art treasures Of the mikado
and is situated at Nara, which for some
years was the imperial residence. The
building is oblong in shape and is built Of
tris angular logs Of wood. It rests on piles.
The wood used IS of native growth and
shows extraordinary lasting power, con-
sidering the trying climate which it has
had to endure for over !, 200 years. y Pc
culiar feature about the logs of which the
building is constructed is that in the parts
most exposed to the weather the logs are
thinner by several inches than those in a
more sheltered position, the wood having
gradually worn away. The treasures
which the storehouse contains are of great
antiquity and have only been seen by Eu-
ropeans during the last three years. They
consis. Of rare and beautiful fabrics OF
Persian, Indian, Chinese and Turkish
manufacture and ancient articles OF yer
tu' from all parts Of the world. Among
the objects of interest Is The earliest known
specimen Of japanese printing. Even to-
day many of the words are easily decipher-
able The treasures have remained IN
disturbed in the same building for 1900
years, and despite the troublous times
through which it has been in existence iJ
has never been injured or disturbed. Many
Of the treasures are still packed up in the
storehouse chamber underground, where
they have lain for hundreds OF years, and
when they are brought to view some new
light may be thrown upon the early history
Of the country. They may and probably
will disclose much valuable information
about the other Asiatic countries, because
the collection is culiod from all parts OF
Asia, and il is TO treasures such as these
that we are indebted tor most OF ou-
knowledge of the early nations Of the east
-New York World
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father-in-law. Mr.. Hamilton, at Nelson,
the latter began a quarrel which resulted
in Hamilton being shot three times py
Ellis. His wounds are fatal.
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my rs.y w.ns or

ar. yss ieassa'" azssa tie pistol q
the shotgun
@So ssia tss later. Tn dot"
Then b1fs srplo4sa With Is1xasw.-
Phil.Ss, Phls Gail
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Baton Rouge, La, Dec. 25.-Jonas Wen,
storekeeper at Laplace, was killed there
today by a negro Details OF the killing
could not be obtained.
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His pl.c. I'm N.,u-,, Hi.,.rv

Were you bull or hear:" asked an
acquaintance Of specuiator.
Neither" he replied Il was an ass"
-Philsdelphia Press
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PLENTY OF SECRET POLICE.

ST. Petersburg, Dec. 25.-The car has
reduced the number Of police charged
with the duty of protecting his person,
but he has not abolished the secret police
a.
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union-colunbia Game

Washington. Dec. 25.-The Union
College-Columbia Athletic football
game resulted in a draw. thescore being
* "a.