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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
ELMER FERGUSON STILL MISSING
His Disappearance sU.I Pulling the
Welis-FarSo Detectives.

The disappearance of Elmer Fer
guson at 81. Louis is still unsolved and
all the first-class detectives connected
with the Wells-Fargo company are on
the case without making much head
way
Elmer Ferguson used 10 run between
Wichita and Caldwell for the express
company before going TO st. Louis and
he bore the very best reputati and
was popular among all who knew him.
He was raised in Wellington where
his mother now resides.
After returning from his usual route
trip about month ago he disappeared
as mysteriously as if the ground had
opened and swallowed him His brother
Gene who has been in ST. Louis inves-
tigating the case has returned home
and speaking about the case the Wei
lingtOn Voice says:
Gene Ferguson returned last Fri
day from St. Louis where he had been
making a personal investigation into
the mysterious disappearance Of his
brother. Elmer Ferguson. He comes
home with no better idea as 10 what
became of Elmer than he had when
he left He did learn, however. that
Elmer was not involved in any bust
hess or social difficulty that would
cause him 10 voluntarily drop out OF
sight. His record with the Wells-Far-
so company is Straight and clear.
All his social and personal relations
were of the most pleasant nature.
without single sadow across his path
way. He stood high in the estimation
OF his employers as well as with his as
sociates. companions and friends.
AIR. Ferguson says there IS no foun-
dation whatever for the rumors that
he was solicitous about impending So
cial difficulties. He likewise says that
there IS no sort of reason 10 believe
that he has gone to Cuba or ever
thought OF doing so; neither is there
any truth in the report OF his having
been a patron of the race tracks or in
his having gone broke at the races
on tie day Of his disappearance He
informs Us that the purported inter
'-'"-- with him puhlised in the st. Louis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
people who had whips stolen from their

carriages.
Officer Harry Sutton two or three
days ago made UP his mind to inves-
tigate and ne soon got on the trail of
three little boys who were in the habit
of showing up occasionally on the
streets with whips TO SELL
1t was soon ascertained that they
were selling second hand whips and
were giving some good bargains. This
was pointer enough for the wide awake
officer and he soon recovered large
number of whips some OF which had
been sold at a nominal price.
number of whips have been identi-
fed and returned 70 the rightful owner.
Sutton says he will not arrest the boys
unless people who have had whips sto-
len will agree 10 appear against them.
The officer expressed the belief last
night that choice lot of thieves were
being raised up in Wichita and he very
much doubted if there was any charity
in allowing these children thieves to
escape arrest and conviction.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
IT WILL COST MONEY.
JOIN K. Gentry and Joe Patchcn Come al
Pretty High Figures.

There has been talk of getting John
h Gentry and Joe Patchen to enter
for the races at the State fair at Wich-
ita the coming fall.
These horses come pretty high and
the question the directory Of the State
fair are considering is whether these
great horses will sufficiently increase
the attendance at the State fair to
justify the price asked
w. P. McNair has letter from
Sioux City in which it was stated that
the managers Of the fair at that place
put up purse of $4,000 to get thes.
horses and the superstition is that IL
will cost that much at least to get
them here
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23

These are queer times when friends
turn against friends, chums against
chums and even sons against their ia
thers-and all in the name of good cit
izenship.
One of the most touching things a
reporter for the Eagle has seen in many
days occurred yesterday.
He was met at the intersection Of
First and Main street by young man
who had square and manly look in
his face
You are the Eagle reporter" he said
II know you but you don't know me.
| am Mr.. Campbelrs SON.
What Campbell?''
THE Campbell that you fellows are
calling Tiger Bill he said in a tone of
sadness. l want the Eagle to do me a
favor
Certainly, what is it?
Il want the Eagle TO say something
In my behalf"
All right, proceed.
Joe Campbell then told his story in
substance as follows: Il was in the
fire department but when the city ex-
penses were cut l was let out. / began
looking for a job and had fair promis-
es until this thing (meaning the prahi-
ton agitation) began and my father
got mixed up in IL. Since then | have
met with one disappointment after an
other and the place ! thought / would
get today sure was not given to me.
Even my friends and chums seem to
have gone back on me and given me
the cold shoulder Now the Eagle will
de me a great favor if it will come out
and say that I have nothing at ali to
do with this business. | am not mixed
up in it and i don't want to be made
to suffer for something that l have no
part in"
He was promised that his statement
would be set forth and he departed
happy.
Joe Campbell. his friends say. is all
rlCf and among his friends are some
who have grown up with him from
childhood in Wichita. He is still a
young man and it is hoped that no one
VIII hold him accoun Ia BILE for the meth
DDS his father has chosen to pursue
among the people with whom he has
lived for so many years.
The young man has to make his own
living and in these hard times it is no
easy matter for anyone to secure q
place though he be free from preiudices
existing against him even though they
be not of his own fault
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
WILL CHANGE HIS BUSINESS.
j. ". O'NeiI Leaves Today for His Futur
HOme in New Haven.

J. W. O'Neil, formerly manager of
the Electric Street Railway and Light
company, will leave Wichita today fol-
lowed by the good wishes and regrets
of the people of this city.
Mr.. O'Neil will make his future home
in New Haven, Conn, where he will
engage in the newspaper business as
business manager.
He has been in Wichita six years all
Of which time he has been manager Of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The Ladies Aid society will meet this
afternoon al o'clock at the Central
Christian church.
The last lawn social of the season,
to be given by the Unitarian society,
will be given at the home of DR.. Fa-
brique. corner of Central and Lawrence
avenues Friday evening. Millbaupt's
orchestra will furnish the music. Ev-
erybody welcome
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
MASSEY MUST GIVE BOND.
Otto Eckste:n SAYS that Chief Massey Is
Now Const ructiveiy in Jail.

Now Const ructiveiy in Jail.
"Chief Massey is now constructively
in JAIL" said Otto Eckstein last night.
Justice Jones has ordered that he
stand committed until he shall turn
over TO Constable Voss the property
described in the writ of replevin.
Judge Campbell will obtain a writ
of habeas corpus from the supreme
court and then Chief Massey's bond
will be fixed and he will have TO give
it for his appearance before the su-
preme court.
The case will then be passed upon
by the supreme court on a statement
of facts agreed upon by the attorneys
1t will more than likely be heard the
first week of September
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
WICHITA WINS ONCE MORE.
Wichita Blues DO Up the Florence Baseball
Nine Again.

A telegram from Florence to the
Eagle last night brought the glad It'd
ings that the Wichita Blues made an
other winning at that place defeating
the Florence team by a score of To 8.
The Florence team is reputed 10 be one
ofe the best in Central Kansas and
the Blues no doubt feel good over
their twice won victory
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
GAVE THANKS TO ALL
SedEwick County Normal Institute Ends
its ession Yesterday

The Sedgwick county normal insti-
tute was adjourned yesterday after
passing the following resolutions:
Whereas, We the teachers OF Sedg-
wick county are assembled in class
for the last time during this institute.
and.
Whereas, Some formal expression of
our thanks Is due for the kind treat
ment we have received and for the ef-
forts that have been made in our be-
half.
Resolved. That we tender our thanks
10 Miss Shuts for the practical work
she has given in the primary depart
ment and for the interest she has
aroused; 70 DR.. HosS for his work in
reading ana voice culture: 70 Profess
sor Robins for the interest he has
taken IN instructins in practical pen
manShip: - Professor Jones for the
necessity of thoroughness our work.
that he has impressed upon us: and 10
Professor Lawrence for his efficient
instructions in mathmeiics and con-
stitution.
Resolved, That we tender 70 Profess
Sor Naylor our thanks for the able
manner which he has conducted our
institute
Resolved. That We tender 10 Super
intendent Mackey our thanks for the
universal kindness and fairness with
which he has treated all
Resolved. That we tender 20 State.
Superintendent Stanley our thanks for
his excellent address To the institute
Resolved, That we extend 10 all in
structors. 10 our conductors and 70
our county superintendent our hes,
wishes for the future.
The Eagle force was presented yes
ter6ay with large prohibition souven-
ir in the shape OF liquor bottle baked
in loaf of bread. IL is novel thing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
SHE-"Do Won still treasure nv photo

SHE-"Do yen still treasure nv photo
Cra2h.1' The Coionel-.-Do IL I've hal IL
set in nv pocket flask '-Life-
i DON'T believe Jack VIII ever learn -
dance Worse than that; be viii neve.
learn not 20 attempt iiT'-Boston Budget
crimson sEaK ~ dinner lily Gear i :
al very wei fer Ecu 20 have .oEaness D..
ie1taers. b1, / wish you Lad net care.
Your fcndress SO far a. 20 pc. then i III
CEicEea souy. "-Yonzers Statesman
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
THEY ARE YOUNG rnIsvEs.

Some little Wichita coys DO Lucrative
business IN wsi -
There has been a good deal Of con-
plant in the las; tv.o weeks from pec-
PIE who own ca--izg-s II tie cisV ~ cut
stolen whips. Two or three complaints
were lodged az police headquarters BY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
IL HURTS THE BOY
TIGER BILLS SON ASKS THE EAGLE
TO SQUARE HIM.

His Fathers SommersauIt into the Prohibi-
ton Party Seems to have Turned the
Hand of Every Man Against Him-He
Wants it Distinctly Understood that He
is Not with the Old Man I'm this Deal
He was Promised Positions that Failed
Him and Even His Old Chums Gave
Him the Cold Shoulder
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
LUSK is THE MAN
SWINDLER OF WICHITA NATIONAL
BANK STILL AT LARGE

1t Looked as II IL Was He that was Arrested
Prisoner 10 the Ex-President of the
Hutchinson National Who 10 Accused of
Very Crooked Work-He Made False
Entries in His Books and was Arrested
He Gave Bond but Jumped it and Went
to Mexico.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23

The Eagle force was presented yes
terday with q large prohibition souven-
ir in the shape OF liquor bottle baked
in a loaf of bread II is a novel thing
but IL was empty.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-23
Tired Women

HooJsc Dill are tasseless. mild. effec-
Jht0Oo , ! 1AIS tive All druggists. sc.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25
VIII Not 2ermit a Funeral.

FRANKLIN, Pa, Dee. 22-Physicians
SAY that Nellie Baker, who is supposed
by her paaehts 10 he in trance at their
residence in Canal township. Is really
dead, though they do not profess 10 az
count Sor The liie-like appearance that
her body presents. She was taken i'll on
Saturday of last week while on a visit 10
her sis.er at Kane, Pa, and 10 all ap-
pes's. ice7 died The next day OF dropsy
When tbe supposed corpse was brodgat
here on Monday her family and friends
noticed that there was natural s-olor in
the face and that the limbs were not
rigid. The body has now laid seven days
in the Baker residence, and the parents
will not permit it TO be Inferred
until they are certain that the gill is
dead,
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25

f;om us, as Chilli or Buenos Ayres, the
dis, nee of the scene of action diminish
ing our apprehension. of danger, might
still have left us to content ourselves with
remonstrance-"
Bot he instances supposed case in
which we might carry the Monroe doc
L ne further, liz: in case the allies
"commeneed he war in our own imme-
cia.e ne ghborhood."
The especial declaration of the position
of he United States was thus expressed
by PRESIDENT Monroe in his message TO
Congress in December, 1873.
1--WE owe therefore, TO candor and TO
the amicable relations existing between
the United States and the allied Powers
10 declare that we should consider any
alte.npt on their part TO extend their sys-
tenn TO any portion of this hemisphere as
dangerous TO our peace and safety. With
the existing colonies or dependencies OF
fered and shall not interfere, but with the
Governments who have declared their
independence and maintained it, and
whose independence we have on great
consideration and just principles ac-
kpowledged, we could not view an inter
position for the purpose of depressing
them or controlling in any other manner
tne.r destiny by any Europe.n Powerlir
a1y o,her Light than as a manifestation o.
an unfrieudly disposition toward the
| United Sta.es.-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25
Meant Death For One.

EUcr1NeToN. Ia, Dec. l9.-Two lille
G.. ~ :, were ca ,.tl'y Ill Wah
,.i,;I.se. - l. This city, ana-appeAlS were
i,..tde 10 The BOe. ds of Health OF Chicago,
l., ,ad ST. ioais Mo-, 10 4 -ppply o.
".i' . le 10 iieat ie - -. TIE apply
W. ! ii,ed, and oJ Y enough w., -eceiv-
eG enable one o. the liiue pA, ,ed.s 10
.'a u es,.ed. This probably mes,5i des,':l
70 one child and LIE for the othe.. The
relatives were appealed to to decide which
OF the children shoGld be treated with
me remedy, but they hes;L,ted TO offer
any adv'ce. The maiier was LEFT with
the pay >icians TO decide, and, ane- con-
suiaiiou, they applied the remedy to the
caild whose condition was the most seri-
ops and it recovered. The other child is
dead.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25
An Alliance With Russia.

NEW YORK, Dec. PA dispatch from
Washington s.fys there are in the safe
Department confidential documents
which are ia the na.ure Of a secret
ire. with Russia, under the terms Of
wIicn the Cars Government pledges
is~ef afford all possible = sistance 10
the United States in ease this country
became involved in war with Great
Britain.
According TO a report quietly circu-
lated, Minister Bseckin-idge has recently
inquired Of the $. Petersburg autnori-
ties if they regarded The compact to be
still in force, and has received an af-
firmative reply. Ii is further said that
Mr.. Breckenridge has communicated in
formation 10 this effect TO Secretary Oh
ney.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25

TTE talk of war, prodrce" by tile
Presidents message IN he Neno ueiaD
boundary, affected Tia money msrAe,
in London. and American bon'is and
securities at once fell several points
Apparently, the President sec me
ratified over the threatening iGlaDcii.l
cloud, and, on Friday evening, h' AR
Iiedly -ent another special me'sage 10
CongresS-that was just about aciomn-
ihg for the holiday recess - requesting
that no adjournment be taken, il order
20 restore confidence, and to aver a
threatened financial disaster. This mes
sage nearly created a panic in monetary
circles, Call loans in New York jump
ing from three to eighty per cent, and
stocks, sympathising with the scare,
taking a tumble. Congress at once
postponed adjournment, jut no action
has rs yet been taken on the financial
question, nor can nor will there be any
legislation on the subject until sfier
mature dellDerallOn-
If Mr.. Cleveland thought he could
financial views, he Was grossly mI>ia-
ken. His action looks very much like
a trick to gain a political point. He
knew and knows The impos~ibility of
speedy action on the financial question,
and he thought to place the blame, if
trouble comes, upon Congress. The
country knows that the wretched finan-
cial condition of to-day was brought
about by the legislation and 5lundeT.
of the administration, whereby orr rev.
enues were largely diminished and gold
was drained from our treasury; and no
special pleading now cIn shift the re-
spOnsibility. That the Republicans in
congress will devi a plan to restore
oHr financial aff:,ir> 10 their former
healthy condition is not to he doubted;
but this can not be done in an hour or
a day. 1t will t..ke time 10 reconcile
differences and establish a basis.
There is no cause for Il panic, anG if
one is forced upon us by the dIiNeling
conduct of the parry in power, tae
country will know where the RESPONSE
bility rests. Uncle sam is able TO pay
all IL debts, and ;;Iere j. no fear OF his
pTovln. a defaulter.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25
The M'Craeaeas AcQEi ed.

HUETlNGDoS Pa, Dec. jS.-E'iswcr h
: I'd Joseah McCIacken were to-,lsg ac-
qri ed of.ae murder Of GeoTge H,.n IL,
VINO, on the hight Of May l., W. I'dd.ed
with shot while acting as guard for par-
ty OF White Caps who were tearing down
a fence that the McCrackens had erected
on their farm in Oneida township. 1t
wa claimed by the White Caps that the
McCrackens had gone outside their own
property to put up the fence, and there
was long and fierce quarrel over the
maize before the White Caps went in 10
tear it down.
Wesley, Joaeph and Ellsworth Nc
Cracken were charged with killing Hdwn
and m Santeraher Wesley was convicted
trial Of his two brothers they admitted
doing the shooting that killed Hawn, but
they claimed that they shot 10 frighten
the men who were destroying the fence
and that they did not see Hawn in the
darkness. The charge of the judge was
clearly against them, but only one ballot
was necessary for the jury 10 find them
not guilty. \ nolle pros. will likely be
entered at the next term of court in the
case against Wesley, who stands convict
Ell ofabeting a crime that has no pIinci-
pal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25
Bound, Gagged and Robbed.

UNIoNTowN, Dec. q, 1S95.-Thomas
Martindale and wife, an aged couple,
we're bound, gagged and robbed of all
they had by a band of masked robbers
last night. The victims of the outrage
were sitting by their fire preparing to re-
sire i'm 1--WE men barst open the door,
wi hout any warning, and sprang at the
old people. Mr.. Mariindale was sitting
near the table listening to his wife, who
was re ding the Bible, when the surprise
e ne.
Beiu. hey lad time to recover from
t..a >'to;< the Jo1.,er, seiZed them and
ir.,'.,.; The - with stioig ropes, which
ne. ~ q. p.oy:ded for the emergency.
Nj. Mittin,.,te was fist bound aud
70 red and ilind;olded and tied TO a
leGnU 4.
His .esi &c ~ then taken IN chjrgc
81 .;eI 10 4 c;i.,i. TIE roJ3ers thrc.'t-
edesi 10 go her feei in tie nre j sac
Gi,: 70. -, e..t where i;,e money w..s bid.
:S.,e e, e,i 10 C.vAlge hut her husband
-o.,'l not .,e.,f % -ee &c. Yort.,red and 10
y { es Il ,o,.i where the money was,
and Tie ,o;joer- snl S95.
/. was evident they were not strangers
in the vicinity, as they next demanded
the 500 which had been paid M. Martin
dale the day before, bat which lac had
depos:,ed in the bank. There is no cline.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25
Cannot be Taxed.

Aiiorrey-Ge General Mccormick filed ;
very important opinion last Monday,
with Auditors General Mylin, deciding
classes or all kinds OF life msurane,
policies are taxable or only certain kinds
and il 80, what kinds" The question
was iirst raised by the commissioners OF
Allegheny county in reference 10 the
L, :,saiioI OF certain policies OF life insur-
aace companies held by residents of this
tate. The matter WIS referred TO Audi
io--t 'edcisi Myth by the commissioners
:. ii BY ;i;h, in turn 10 Attorney-General
MUCormick.
Iae Iehsihly opinion o. The Attorney
Gene 81 colcludcs as ;cilows:
THE coaiemporaaeous construction
:, ,,en the acts o. 1879. ISSo add 1871 ex-
'-luded lie Insurance policies. II ,.hch
c,.ei.aclion by your department OF the
ats above referred 10 had not been iii
accord with the legislative intent, It j.
fair 20 .ts,,ime that the Legislature would
bave long s.nce corrected the law by ad-
ling life insurance policies as taxable
su6ject. They have not done so, and /
am OF the opinion that policies of life III
''urance OF no Kind are the subject OF tax
atioI 'oc siate purposes under existing
law.
'In your communication 10 me you say
That 'aiie' examining The subject a.,d -
cer;dihin: that ceeiain policies of lie in
surance had present c.,Sh value, deem
il my duty 10 include them within the
rid : o. personal property, - .ject 10 tax
atom cannot agree thdt he ilct that
thee po :ie~ have a surrender cash value
mai, them i.'xrble. Fire Insurance pol
icie :iiso have a cash s,..ceuder v.lue,
and If that j. sIIuicieDt ces,,O.i. would ne
ttxaole. The D. DAD .round upon which
put my cohc usioh j. ihat life insurance
policies were not intended 10 be included
wi.ain any of the acis sofassembly provid-
lag for taxation ior state purposes. The
act of IS9l does not provide that all per
sonal property is 10 be taxed, the lan-
guage of the act being all personal pro-
perty of the classes hereinafter enumer.it-
ed thus clearly excluding all personal
properly as doe not fall within any of
the classes enumerated"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-12-25

almost universal declaration OF TIE
Journals of that country was That Il
was only an electioneering scheme OF
the President to forward his plans for a
third term: and although this view A.
been somewhat modified, it l. Sill
me.ssurably adhered TO, as i also ne
declared determination to il~i %
the course first mapped out by tiAt
Government, come what may.
Ir doc. look "pretty steep if, as .ie
English assert, li~ goveslme n propo-
ses 10 mark out boundary iile and
compel Them 10 accept ii, bui, - we
comprehend it, ihe object of this COM
mission is ouly to ascertain, if possible,
for our future guidance, the true status
of t.,e affair, and not for the purpose ol
enforcing acquieecence in our present
Jews. The shoe pinches prii'si? dly'
hoA ever, because of the squaseiy .'l-
aouaced determination TO stand ~ aa'i
emf. ce. in all time to come, the Mon
zoe doe. rine, which European n-'tlons
Awe heretofore looked upon a. Only q
mere sentimental myth.
We eiteTate, however, orr opinion
taat, although a spark might 'ioe the
MAGAZINE, cooler coua els will pre,aiii
and the tremendoa '7onseduea' IS toi-
lowing such war viii not be " lEnSly
accepted by either pisty 90 The 9i.-o'
| va,-N
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A welcoms usher OF 90.

Tho beginning o. tie new ye.'t "
u. e welcome Usher la the s5.'pe Oi a
e~h slman.c, de -esipti'e of the ofis D,
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:iterative, Ho>tei,e.'s Stomach Be :.
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cdcul. ions absolutely Teliaole for co
rectneSs, statistics, illustrations, We e
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