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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
NATIONAL PROSPERITY.
The Sea IN Important Factor IN tho Ad
vancement of Mankind.

vanceinent of Mankind.
It is impossible that one who sees in
the sea-in the function which it dis
charges toward the world at large
the most potent factor in the national
prosperity and in the course of history,
should not desire change in the
mental attitude of our countrymen to-
ward maritime affairs. The subject
says the North American Review, pre-
sents itself not merely as one of ma,
tional Importance, but as one concern
ing the worlds history and the well
fare of ma nl1ind, which are bound up,
so far as we can see, in the security
and strength of that civilization which
IS identified with Europe and its off.
shoots in America. For what, after all,
is our not unjustly Wanted European
and American civilization?
An oasis set in the midst of desert
Of barbarism, rent with many intes-
tine troubles, and ultimately depend
ent, not upon its simple elaboration OF
organization, but upon the power of
that organization to express itself in
menscing and efficient attitude of
physical force, sufficient to resist TIE
numerically overwhelming, but mad
equately organized, hosts of the out
side barbarians. Under present con-
ditions, these are dyked off by the
magnificent military organizations OF
Europe, which also as yet cope success
fully with the barbarians within. OF
what the latter are capable-at leas.
il will-we have from time 20 time,
and not least of late, terrific warnings,
to which men can scarcely shut their
eyes and ears; but sufficient attention
is hardly paid TO the possible dangers
from those outside. who are wholly
alien to the spirit of our civilization;
nor do men realize how essential TO
the conservation of that civilization is
The attitude of armed watchfulness be-
tween nations, which is now main
taiDed b- the vrea. states of Europa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
He Evidently Knew.

4 man had been arrested in Tennes-
see for horse stealing, and he was
having an examining trial The prose-
cutting attorney was attempting To
work on the prisoners feelings, as tho
testimony was not very reliable.
''Of course" ne said, you didr't
steal the borse?'
No, sir, didn't"
do you know what they do with .
man in Texas who steal. horse?" in
quired the attorney sternlT-
The prisoner jumped 20 bis feet and
gszed around in grea, agitation
Good Lord, mister" he exclaimed.
this amt Texas, is it7'-Detroit Free
Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

The garden gate broke the silence with
= loud click SIS she opened il. and she
started, half-guiltily. Feeling her
way among the lpxuriant vines, she
found the squashes-fat fellows they
were
Miss Abigairs bags did not suffice.
After her coverings were all used,
four fne squashes remained unpro-
tected- She bethought her of pile Of
ragged old quilts, which Miss So
phronia had always Kept in corner OF
the shed for just such purposes They
would save her tired feet the walk to
her house and back.
The shed was closed BY a stake set
against the door. She forced the stake
away and entered. A stream of moon
light went in before her, and showed
her the pile of coverings in their ac-
custoLed corner, at the farther end OF
the shed.
Stumbling over the wood Miss Abb
pull down the upperEost covering
when. from somewhere in its depths,
she heard faint new.
.'Why. that sounds like Abimelech!'
she said to herself. BIN. Bim!'
Sure enough. From a snug little
hollow in the quilts. Abimelech, her
favorite cat, whom she had not seen
for two whole weeks, crawled sleepily
out. A fash of indignation shot into
Miss Abigairs heart 1t looked as il
Miss Sophronia had been keeping him
q prisoner out of spite TO his mistress.
She lifted the pretty creature in her
arms, and as she did so. she saw that
one of his legs was very skillfully
bound to splint, and carefully band
aged. The pressure ;of her hand upon
it brought forth a fierce growl from
Abimelech. in the midst of his purring.
Just then a shadow fell across the
moonlight, there was an exclamation
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
BLAINE AND THE DRUMMER.
How the Man from Maine Figured In -
Amusing Episode.


A thoughtful, rather distinguished
looking man was sitting in the dress
ing room of nv studio one morning
while my assistant was getting tina
studio ready 20 receive him. He sat in
a low arm chair, with his head upon
his hand, his characteristic attitude.
Presently his reflections were inter
rupted by a sprucoly dressed young
drummer. The latter hustled into the
room, rammed his hands into his pock.
cts, and proceeded to inspect the pic.
lures on the wall. Growing tired Of
that he turned his attention To thu
silent man sitting in the low arm
chair. Now, first-class drummer will
sccost any stranger with tho most
suave lack of ceremony.
You next. friend?'' re asked. jns. "a
he would ask the question ia barbes
shop. Friend" replied very gently
in the affirmative. 'S'poSe III have "a
wait until you get your own 'phix I'M
mortalized." remarked the drummer.
Then he produced cigar. bit OF tn.
end and searched his pockets for .
match.
btL itEn'S Let , nave II HAv9
a smoker The stranger politely de-
clined the proifered cigar, but rendered
the match.
Then the drummer bleated on, allow.
ing the stranger time only for an &C.
casional monosyilsble remark. IL
happened TO be in the autumn Of 1884.
Just before the presidential election
II tel you, old man. Blaine won't get
there this trip" said the drummer.
DO yOu know. that mans The biggest
irnposter, the most gigantic fake in our
politics. Why. he hasn't ghost OF .
show. Clcveland's the man. you beu
say I've got tennsr up sgaiss, =
chaps flyer. Want 20 20 me2 Wen
put up the stuff righ. here. and
Sarony'il hold the stakes
And Jus: then my assistant spPeare4
in the doorway and announced.
''All ready. &r. Blaine"
This story was sfterr-ard rehea-se1
for mr. benefit by the drummer. who
vas a Jolly sort OF Il feilo..--Sapoleoo
Ssrony, in DeFB0rsst's-
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Club. Made of Gutta P.reha.

French footpads have adopted new
Weapon with whish to assault travellers
at night Ii is hollow gutta percha
cudgel. and has the advantage over the
old-time sandbag and loaded stick OF
inaicting fully as stunning blow with
out producing any visible wound. 1t is
with difficulty that the helated wan
derer who has been robbed in some by
street of Paris can persuade the authori-
ties that his tale IS true one. being
able 10 snow no evidence Of having been
struck. An entire gang was captured
II Paris a short time ago who were
using these weapons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

Ira;e w0man-f5it oat Of here. 70.
dirty injan. u i dinner yoa hay. .as
face % brg to.. Ia sic ono Of TIC dog.
on yo1.
Chief Such-Af-aid-os Water fp,acie-
lyi-s pose &c fat dog Oh biy Ia.an,
biz hep sis1---JEGyx-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25


GUlSE. operated so
quietly that no one even yet suspects
that it is not what II claims To be, with
the exception of the few who are watch
Ing keenly all the operations of this
gambling octopus. -arden kuliing. the
gray-haired but shabby old man who
has grown rich out of lottery agencies,
Is now busy in New York inveutinr ac-
rounts of ffty-thousand-dollar prizes
drawn by Bowery habitues Prize
drawers are, as a rule. hired for the
purpose. like green goods name-getters
and hand-shakers, and il is whispered
that the police may be questioned b.
fore the LSxow eo,amlrtes concerning
their connection with TIE swindle.
hulling usually goes about disguised
In long gray beard and a flowing
coat, and might be taken for country
farmer. Re has many DISCUSSES. how
ever, and is said to have cleared thirty
thousand dollars as commission during
the past year out of lottery tickets in
New York alone. The lottery is not
suppressed by any means
The Goulds Are in IL.
The Goulds have won in their cam.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

DciOIe long ana
the s c a n d a |
promises to ex-
tend as far as
Washington. 1t
grows out of tho
a c t ivity of a
small clique of
fnanciers W h o
for weeks past
have had mystic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

than Little
Oh r S t op her, -
nightly enjoyed
by crow d S OF
merry-makers at
the Garden. It
is a gay and gor-
geous show OF
the period, abso-
lutely u nique e,
-.X.-,1.l1-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
HELPED EACH OTHER
How an Untirnely Frost Warmed
Two Hearts.
ISS A B g ALL
HOOPER ut

ISS A BIG ALL
HOOPER put
on both pairs
of glasses-she
always u S e d
t " o pairs to
determine the
[ e mperature-
and went to the
d o or. 7 q q
bright o CT o.
Der day W a 5
waning. it was
very still. and
the ir " 4 5
crisp and keen
There's 60
ing TO be q
heavy frost. :"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

watson Gllder
has fed to Hon
duraS, as every
one knows, but
to the astonish-
ment of the OPP
ponentS o f it S
pernicious activ-
ity. it is doing
business in New
y ork. An a l.
&c d employ
ment Office has
been discovered
TO be nothin e
b ut a branch
of the concern,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
A Ftrt ro,.l.t<r..l~,.

Sbe-TeIl me, why do men 80 much
prefer staying az their club 20 VISITING
;hsir friends
He-We!i-er-DQt 20 De un7ailant-.
bat, for one thing. there are no-0-
tjies thsre-Judge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
Meant 1t.

"ri'e me as one who loves NY tellov-man. -
ne angel heard a gracious maiden say;
&c low heFsei sincere she straight began
Ala "eAt i2at night barehe.Ged 70 the play
-WeshiaStou Stac.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
Edible.

No wonder woman thinks herself
good enough to eat when her complex
ion is -four and her diamonds paste
Boston Transcript.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

changes than a
new year usual
ly brings. The
old powers that
were may van
fish altogether
from the scene
Croker for one
will move away
from the me-
tropolis. This
hewill do only
tamnorarllv.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
nation for social recognition. There isl

pd1En lot Social
no longer any
doubt about it.
Mrs. Paran Ste
vens has taken
the whole fam
lily up and the
Burdens are pro-
pairing to follow
{ b at dis t i n
guished exam
pie. Not only
t h a t, but Mr..
Gould will short
ly be seen in the
A s tor drawing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

SA~= 1abT ~ss Sd. rsE gaze 5sr cavarsx-
's'aea sc va cAsl1. 80 ers~s tar c4za-i1-
VIA ss4s l-essss HHs. Sc eiss.s % cs.ses42.
Ma sS-s Id cza-zrz5s -1zs -@ss fl~a C.ss4<.a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
Why He VS. Popnlar.

The trouoadour touched his guitar
And gayly enough warbled he:
Re was welcomed both near and far.
For he never had learned Sweet Maria
-NaShirctor Star
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
Peddling Decisions.

There promises to be a decided scan
DIAL in judicial circles III the metropolis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
Lottery Wrecks.

The lottery company which was
driven out of Louisiana by Richard
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
Dramatic happenings.

Nothing could be more in accord
with the glad spirit of holiday time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
THEY'RE ALL FIXED
fammany Men Need Not Worry
About Their Living.
j Grave Judic ial Scandal - The Goulds
Have Formally Been Admitted to
Society-Ehe Lottery Octopus
Exten lis Its Operations.
lex yPYRIGHT. 1S&.

lex bPYRIGHT. 1884,
The new year will bring great
shanres in New York-greater
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25

Il ne WUCius Are IN II.
The Goulds have won in their cam.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-01-25
: WILKINSON SMALLEY.

VERY well, then" Mr. Bartlett con-
tinued, ''your mother and would like
to have you get US the best seats that
can be bought, for we've set ouI hearts
touch down h-Roston Trn nScript
The morning times., 1895-08-23

the late comrade ana the veterans, and eX-
pressed the appreciation of the family for
the honor shown to him by the Union, and
in particular by the presentation of the
handsome memorial then before them.
As further iribUte 10 Gen. Smith, John
A Logan Command Is pruIaring TO erect
monument at the grave at Arlington
MONUMENT TO BE ERECTED.
A considerable sum has already been sub
scribed for the purpose, and the shaft is
expected To be in place for unveiling on
the next Memorial Day.
The resolutions of the Metropolitan Bap-
list Church were presented at the meeting
last night and were formally adopted,
They yvcr. drawn by Mcssrs. j F. Laning
and George 4. K oss and were adopted aseX-
pressing the feeling of the society. 1t said
IN part:
He regarded no human being as his
enemy; his personal friendships were meas
ured by the great numbers he knew to meet
and know person was TO add one more TO
his list of personal friends. His great
sympathy and generous heart prccluded
tie possibility of his keeping his we'll
earned means, so long as there was human
being known 10 him to be suffering from
cold or hunger;he asked no questions as to
the cause of distress; it was sufficient for
him TO know that he could relieve 1t.
Words are impotent to express fitting
sentiments for so worthy a Christian sol
der In his DEAF -Dur church lost beloved
pastor, every member a personal friend
and a brother; the city OF Washington a
valued citizen, and the nation at large a
patriot and soldier"
The morning times., 1895-08-23
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS AFLOAT
Their Excursion to River View
Marked by Interesting Events.
Flag Presented 10 Company b, Con
zaga Cadets, and IA watch To Capt.
Coug ughlan-EXhibition DriH.

The second annual excursion of the Cath
oIic knights of America to River View
yesterday, under the auspices Of the State
Council of tie Catholic Knights OF Amer
lea Of the District Of Columbia, was one of
the most largely attended ana enjoyable
outings of the season.
The State Council is composed of repre-
sentatIves from the nine branches in the
District st Aloysius, St Peters, St
Marys, st. Dominic's, St Theresa's, St
Stephens, st. Joseph's, The Immaculate
Conception and Carroll These branches
boast OF membership Of nearly 500, and
that the whole number, with few eXcep-
tlons, was present admits of no doubt In
addition to these there were present the Of
fcers and members OF tue State Council,
Companies A and B, Of Gonzaga College
cadets, and several hundreds of the lady
friends OF the knights.
The excursionsts left the city at 10 a.
m. 2;3O p m, and 6 p. m, the steamer
Harry Randall being taxed to its utmost
capacity on each trip.
The first of the days events at River
View was an exhibition drill by Com
panies 4 and B of the Gonzaga College
Cadets in which the boys acquitted them
selves splendidly, going through the evou-
tions in unison and precision greatly TO
the delight of the hundreds of their ad-
mirers who witnessed the drill
Next was the individual prize drill, in
which about thirty-five members Of A
Company took part.
Two prizes, q $40 and So gold piece, had
been offered by the Catholic Knights for
the best nd next best drilled member OF
the company The first was won by Sergt.
Ed II Hayes Company \, and the second by
Corporal Thomas B. Cook, Company b.
Capt. ohm b. Walsh, Company B, Fourth
Battalion, D. c. n. G., acted as Judge and
the prizes were presented by Mr.. George
Repetti, president Of State Council Catholic
X nights OF America.
Following the prize drill the event oi
the day took place 1t was the presenta-
ton to Company b, of a large, handsome
silk flag, the gift of the ladies who bad
charge of the Gouzaga table at st. Alloy
sius lawn fete last spring. The flag was
won by the company in the ticket selling
contest
This presentation was also made by Presi-
dent Repetti.
Then came the presentation of u watch
to Capt. Vincent Caughlan, the winner in
the individual ticket-selling contest. The
watch was the gift Of The ladies of Gonzaga
College table, and was presented by Presi-
dent Repetti.
Miss Marie sCanlon, the sponsor for the
Gonzaga College Cadet Corps, invited the
cadets to temporary headquarters, where
she entertained them most Hospitality. AT
ter partaking OF the refreshments the corps
gave three cheers for their sponsor and
broke camp.
The excursion was in charge of the
following committee: Messrs. John Ebert
chairman E j Brosnan, John shugrue, j
H McQuade, John c Sullivan, James Kane,
R. j Hartigan E. j Hanna, George Repetti,
and Joseph Waltermeyer.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
JOE PATCHEN THE KING
Easily Defeats the Great Pacing
Stallion, John R, Gentry,
Strong Wind and Heavy Track Made
Recorder en- king I'm mpoSSible-Gen-
try Seemed OutClasssd.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-Joe Patcaen won
three straight heats from John r. Gentry
at Washington Park to-day, and won them
with the greatest ease.
There was a strong south breeze blowing
down the stretch, and Starter McArty de-
layed the first heat of the big event until
after the second heat of the 2:25 class.
After scoring a couple of times McArty gave
the word on even terms, the heavy wind
and track precluding the possibility Of
breaking a record.
To the half they raced neck and neck,
when McHenry called on Gentry and he
forged to the fore, abetted by the whip
Curry sat still and in the stretch made his
call Patchen responded gameIy ard won
easily in 2:O5 IA, with Gentry length to
the bad.
The time by quarters in this, the fastest
The morning times., 1895-08-23

heat, was. Quarter, 80 IL; half. 1:O2 1-2i
three-quarters, 1882 II; mile, 2.O5 4
In the second heat Patchen led all the
way. MCHeury went 10 the whip at the
half but Gentry could not respond. Curry
pulled Patchen up, Jogging homein 2.O7 l 4.
After this heat Curry announced that bs
was going for the record and would not
wait for Gentry.
The third heat was easily Patchen's, as
Gentry had tired under punishment in the
previous heat OF coming into the stretch.
Altogether the race was a vast disappOint-
ment TO the 1900 persons present. At
no time did Gentry act as though he had
q chance to win q heat
The morning times., 1895-08-23
NAME NOT TO BE CHANGED
Catholic Union Delegates Excited
by a Motion in Meeting.
The Word Irish" VIII Stick TO the
Title, Although Ma jorlty We're
Opposcd-Electiono of Officers.

The Irish Catholic Benevolent Associa
Carroll Hall. The delegates were late III
getting together, as many OF them availed
themselves OF the cool morning and drove
about the city.
Mr.. George T. Dougherty, Of PittshGrg,
threw bomb into the meeting by reading
a paper in which a change or the name OF
the association was suggested.
The name proposed was Union Cath
olc Benevolent Association" as a sub
stitute for Irish Catholic Benevolent
Association"
This brought nearly all the delegates
TO their feet and the cry MIR. President
could he heard III every portion OF the han.
Numerous motions were made and order
finally restored 10y u member making u
motion TO lay the matter on the table until
the call OF new business
The committee on amendments to the
constitution made a report and among the
amepdments was one 10 change the name
OF the association to The Catholic Be
uevolent Union OF America" The report
or the committee was adopted by sections,
ana the meeting adjourned.
AT the evening session discussion on the
change Of name was renewed II was
animated and spirited. On the vote being
taken 1t resulted in majority in favor OF
Mr. DOugherty's motion 10 change the name
TO The Catholic Benevolent Union Of
America" ayes, Al; nays, 40.
The president in announcing the vote
stated that as 1t required a two-thirds
vote under the constitution TO change the
name the old was retained The election
OF officers for the ensuing year was then
had with this result:
President, " D. Lynch, of Wilmington,
Del; first wee president, J J. Behan, Of
Kingston, Canada; second vice pres ident
Miss Kate German, Of Providence, K. l.;
treasurer, George : Doherty; secretary, a.
A Boyle, OF Philadelphia, Pa; executive
committee, Francis S. O'Breu, New Jer-
sey; c. F LayelIe, Illinois, and j. W.
Gessner
The union adjourned last evening. having
selected Wilmington, Del, as the next
place of meeting.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
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HAMMOND EXTRACT CASES.
Judge Cole Renders His Final Opinion
on the Bill.

. Judge Cole delivered his opinion in Dr..
Hammoud's animal extract case yesterday
morning. Manfredi LAMA of the AnmalEx
tract Company. was fined $40 for contempt
of court in disobeying Judge Coles mandate
OF June 20 by making and selling extracts
contrary TO the temporary restraining or
der of the court.
In DR.. Hammond's case the court held
that, while the evidence was strong, the
proof was not sufficient to hold him guilty
OF contempt.
The Animal Extract Company was en-
joined until further orders from making
or selling the products put out by the
Columbia Chemical Company or from
using their advertisements.
The cross bill filed by DR.. Hammond
asking that the chemical company be made
TO show cause why the restraining order Of
June % should not be annulled, and his
plea for a dissolution of his contract with
the company were dismissed.
The effect is that the case viii now go
back to be tried on its merits.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
When the Cable Breaks

Don't you wish you had bought a bicycle7
How many times have you almost decided
that you would not run the risk of being
late TO office in the morning and dinner in
the evening trusting to cable cars? WHEN
THE CABLE BREAKS, how fOrcibly are
you reminded Of your intention, so long
put off, to buy bicycle. Before the cable
breaks next time will you own a bicycle?
If you Go, what will you buy? A Ramb-
Ter, Or
The morning times., 1895-08-23
Small Notes I'm Demand.

Considerable demand is being made on
the Treasury from New Orleans, st. Louis,
Chicago and other western and southwest
ern points for small notes with which to
move the crops. The Treasury is well
supplied with these denominations and will
furnish the points asking for them as rap
idly as demanded. The effect will be not
only TO distribute money among the people
but at the same time to build up the
Treasury gold reserve by the exchange in
which these small notes invariably take
pa IT.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
Mrs. crop,n Wants Her Money

Mary c. Cronin yesterday entered suit in
equity against E. n. Waters, administrator
of Thomas R Brooks, jr., asking that he
be constrained from disposlng OF certain
funds deposited in bank by the deceased,
and belonging TO the petitioner The bill
stated that Brooks was the manager of the
petitioners affairs, and at the time of
hsi death had deposited in bank in his own
name 81 ,96211 belonging to her She
asks that waters be required to turn the
money over to her
The morning times., 1895-08-23
Fuett,xes From Justice Arrested.

Two young women were arrested in dis
orderly house in this city yesterday after
noon by Detectives Horne and Weedon as fu-
gitives from justice. They gave their
names and ages as Florence Brown. nineteen
years, and Leona Kidd, twenty years. They
were taken to Baltimore by Detective Mark
Hagan, of that city, where they will have
to answer to the charge of stealing a guam
tity of clothing from Mrs. Whitmyer, OF
Franklin street.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
Marvels In Footwear.

There seems to be a boom just now In
the shoe business; the cooler weather must
have caused people to walk more and so
find out that their shoes were getting
worn out. At least it looked that way in
The New Era Shoe Store on Seventh street
To be sure the prices might have had some
thing TO do with it, as Mr.. Strasburger
bought a large stock from s. Samstag and
is selling it at almost nothing. Even before
the store was opened yesterday morning
a crowd that covered the sidewalk was
waiting to gain admittance, and a rushing
business was done all day.