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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08
A Distinction without a Difference.

DfsffnctfOn Without Q Difference.
Jinklets-I want my wife, to be a
woman who thinks before she speaks
Plunkett-Why don't you say you are
q confirmed bachelor ?-Detroit Free
Press
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

Mistress-Why are you going to leave? Cook
We'll Yer daughter has so many dudes a-call1n'
on 'er OHM a-feared people will tink some av
thin is a-calling on me.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08
GREAT BOOK FREE,

When DR.. r. v. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. ",
published the first edition of his work, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
he announced that after &c. 600 copies had
been sold at the regular price, s.. so per
copy, the profit on which would repay him
for the great amount of labor and money
expended in producing it, he would dis
tribute the next half million free. AS this
number of copies has already been sold, he
is now distributing, absolutely free, 500 600
piete, interest COUPON ing Gs and fU Ual.
liable common No.114 sense med
ical work ever published
the recipient only being required to mail
to him, at the above address, this little
COUPON with twentyone (2D cents in one
cent stamps to pay for postage and pack
ing only, and the book will be sent by mail.
It is veritab1e medical library, complete
in one volume. 1t contains over 1000 pages
and more than 900 illustrations. The Free
Edition is precisely the same as those sold
at $3.50 except only that the books are
bound in strong MANILA paper covers in
stead of cloth. Send NOW before all are
given away. They are going off rapidly.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08
ARE YOU SICK?

Send for circulars of Radam's Microbe Killer,
800 Morrison St., Portland, Or.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

He-Arctic explorers are the safest men in
the world to trust yourself to- She-Why so ?
are always cool in the time of great
est danger
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

1 am entirely cured of Hemorrhage OF
lungs by Piso's Cure for Consumption
LOUISA LINDAMAN, Bethany, Mo-, Jan. 8, "a.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

Edith-So you prefer long engagement!
Well, wouldn't. Blanche-If you liked theaters
as well as do you would,
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

Try GERMEA for breakfast
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

bcSSIOu AuIIuSuIdCtly explained TO me
the cause of Virgie's alteration of mind.
had been fool enough to think it due
to the violence of her fall from the run
ming horse and the fever which was
consequent. The scoundrel's scheme
now became quite apparent. Finding it
impossible to win the girl by fair
means, he had resorted to foul Con-
irving to bring about the accident
which stunned her, he imposed upon
the mother the belief that he was ma
val surgeon and thus secured the oppor.
tunity of administering his poisons
The whole thing was now clear to me.
Why had been so confoundedly stupid
not to see it before?
Immediate wires to Mrs. Staunton
in New York city and Philadelphia
brought no response. Valuable time was
being lost, and Vicomte de Grenet was
meanwhile speeding on with his help
less victim to nobody knew where.
Three days after the comte's departure
news came that Mrs. Staunton had been
found dead in her berth between Wash
ington and Philadelphia, cause of death
supposed to be an overdose of morphine.
The body of the i'll fated woman was
held awaiting directions The suspicion
OF murder was now added to that of
malpractice and abduction, and the case
was Immediately put into the hands of
the authorities. Knowing the Stauntons
as well as did and being aware that
the only relatives Of the family were
very distant ones, living somewhere in
the far northwest ] felt it my duty to
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1895-08-08

most COM
ing and val
sense med
nuh1iched-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Be wise. use the best. Or. Prices
Baking Powder has been best for forty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
Only Hoods
Constantly Increasing De"
mand for the
Great Blood Purifier
What Our Druggists Say About
Hoods SarSaparilIa
Local Dealers Sell More ,
Hoods than All Others.

J. j. Thompson, prescription drugg1s,,
sol East Douglas Ave, Wichita Kan,
writes as follows:
81 am glad to be able to add my voice to
the many in praise of Hoods SarsapariIla.
Ii is unquestionably the best seller, best
advertised and gives the best satisfaction
of any alternative in the market. i sell
more of Hoods Sarsaparilla than of all
others combined" j. j. THOMPSON.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the leader in this
vicinity. and | sell more of it than of all
other blood purifiers combined" CTS
SAUR. 52i Z. Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kan.
Hoods Sarsapsrilla is the only blood
purifier prominently before the public eye
today, and its sale surpasses that of all
Others" W. o. GooDIN. 621 East Oak ST.,
Wichita, Kansas.
The demand for Hoods SarsaparIiia IS
steadily increasing with me. 1T Is ahcue
the only blood purifier now selling. 1t II
pleasure to hand it out to customers, as
II gives universal satisfaction" q. GEH.
RING, 400 (. Douglas Ave, Wichita. Kan
- do not hesitate TO recommend Hood
Sarsaparilla as being more prominently
before the public eyethan any other BLOOD
purifier It gives universal satisfaction,
sells rapidly and undoubtedly possesses
true merit else 1t could not retain its pop
ularity." GEORGE VAN WERDEN, SIS
North Main ST., Wichita, Kansas
The record of remarkable cures effected
enables US truthfully 10 say that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28

| tried and turned loose and considered
| him dangerous man to run at large.
| CrosS-eXamined:
| I'm your conversation during the last
two years did you make up your mind
that he knew right and wrong?"
| Il can hardly answer that because ]
| was afraid Of him.
| rs Gibbons a man that is liable TO
have trouble with people?"
II never knew him TO get drunk nor
| to have trouble with his neighbors. I
| have seen him mad but he did not seem
| vicious"
Did Gibbons ever talk to YOU in a
| way that led you TO think that he knew
of the infidelity or immortality of other
women"
He never did. He was a very con-
| his wife and family when he was all
right
Did you ask him if he killed his
| wife?"
Il did. He said he killed her but he
| did not know why; but that it was
wrong"
What did he tell you about saving
the wagon spokes?''
He said a man and his wife came
there to take him away the night be-
fore and he sawed all the spokes off
TO keep them from getting the wagon.
He told me just a few days before he
shot his wife that he was worn out
watching TO keep people from shooting
! him
Mathew Langon was then called and
| his testimony caused good deal OF
merriment in the court room.
He said: Il never saw a man think
SO much of his wife and children
Barney used to tell me about his Wis
ions and things that had been COM
municated to him, and he would make
accuSia tons against people that would
make your hair stand up. l do not
want 10 name the charges and the peo-
pie against whom they were made.
II went there one night and he had
his windows all blinded and paper past
ed over the key holes. It was warm
weather in there and hot enough TO
roast man. l did not see how any one
could live any time in that room. He
said Pat McDermOt had been there the
night before to kill him, and i knew all
the time that poor Pat would not hurt
fly Barney got a bog knife 10 cut
piece Of bread, and when | saw his
eyes he scared me and 1 lit out for
home. He was crazy. He is insane
now"
CROSS EXAMINED.
when did you last talk with
Barney"
that certain man was going 10 sep
arate another man and his WIFE"
How long have you known Barney
GibbOns?"
For eighteen years"
How long has he been insane do
you Think"
II don't think he was ever sane He
was always a missionary fellow. He is
very devout and thinks the priest is
God Almighty, and L don't believe
that"
What was the disposition of Barney
Gibbons? ,"
He was stubborn, selfish and jeal-
Gus. He was jealous of his wife and
family. He did not care a darn for any
body else"
Did he have any cause to be jealous
Of his wife?''
No
Was she an honest, pious woman?"
81 don't know that
Did Barney tell you he killed his
wife"
Yes; three weeks after, and cried
like child
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
"He knew he had done wrong?"

"He knew he had done wrong?"
Yes. in his way
WAS his way different from your
way?"
Yes"
In what reSpect?"
He would make more OF an effort 10
pay a debt than / would.
DO you pay your debts?"
when ] get the money l do, but
Barney would get it,
"Of what nationality are you
Irish"
What is Barney Gibbon's?'
HE is Irish too
do YOU know the characteristics of
an Irishman?"
- do"
what are they?"
'Heis jolly and lovesgood women and
good whisky
Was Barney Gibbons .jolly?"
"NO"
Did you ever know an Irishman be-
fore to go craZy?'
Yes; three in New York, and two
here"
Eugene Freeman. a young man who
lives near the Gibbons home was call
ed. He stated that he had known
Barney Gibbons for about twelve years.
He related how Gibbons had destroyed
sometimes Gibbons was very friendly
with him. and at other times would
hardly speak 10 him when ne met him
in the road.
on crosss-eXa mination ne said Bar
ncy Gibbons told him that somebody
cut up the wagon and harness while he
was in town with a load Of com. He
thought Barney Gibbons had not been
rational for more than year. and that
he had told him that three of four
fellows were trying 20 kill him and get
all his property.
He told me two weeks before the
shooting that his wife had gone off
mad. but that she would come back and
they would be happy again. do not
know whether he was insane hut there
was something unnatural about him in
the last year
Court adjourned until a. m. today
Bleut. soiferino, magneta. cerise and
helios are names Of fashionable colors
Or. Prices j. the name Of the always
in favor baking powder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28

Judge McCandies prosecuted yesier-
day in favor OF the state against
Wilson, who was convicted % dispos-
ing Of mortgaged properly and fined
So.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
ALL WENT TO PRAY
THREE CHURCHES FILLED WITH
SOLDIERS AND KNIGHTS.

People While Rev. Bruce Griffith Deliv
Veterans and Their Mothers--Dr. De-
Long Has a Few Words for the Fair.
mount Graduates--Other Church New.
The address to the military Sunday
night by Rev Won Herlich was listened
10 by as large an audience as ever as
sembled in the Episcopal church.
Promptly at S O'Clock p. m, BrigadieT
General Corbett and staff, and Captain
Minick, with company a, marched in,
being in full military dress. The sur
plices choir never sang as well since
its organiza ton, and the way they sang
the opening piece, makes it compare
with any like organization IN the coun-
try.
Mr.. Won Herlich's sermon was a
master piece, and the artistic way in
which he presented a battle during the
war made more than one old soldier
imagine that he was fighting his battles
over again. He said that those that
persisted in battle are not forgotten, but
are enshrined in the hearts of men,
just as Dante and other great men are,
still with US, and that monuments
throughout the land attest the rever-
ence in which the heroes are held, and
in a very forcible manner he demon
strated that Webster was right in say
in that as the limbs Of a man must walk
in unison, so must the members Of this
great union be bound by bands that
never can be severed, and dread war
alone could settle this highly disputed
question.
In the history of nations liberty has
never been gained without a struggle.
Old soldiers have their reward, by for
ever having their names perpetuated
in the hearts of the people. In our glor-
ious country flowers are not only on
the graves of generals, but on the
humblest of the soldiers.
Mr.. Won Herlich's words were simply
a flow of eloquence from first 70 last.
The duet by Miss Larimer and Mr.
Cox was a special feature of the SER
vices.
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
One of the largest crowds in the his
tory of Wichita was that which assem-
bled Sunday morning. The occasion
was the Memorial Day sermon preached
by DIR. Martyr of Chicago. The Grand
Army boys were out in full force as
were the knights of Pythias and other
organizations. DR.. Martyr made a
splendid ratorical effort, and that he is
a wonderful speaker there is no doubt,
but some of the old soldiers thought
he invaded the field of politics a little
too much in his attack on the state ad-
ministration. He mentioned no names,
but it was we'll known that ne was cut
ting at Governor Morrill, Many of
them thought that by inuendoes and in
timatiOns of this character he impaired
what would otherwise be regarded as a
splendid and patriotic address.
In tn evening DR.. Woody, the reputed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
a CERAMIC ART EXHIBITION.
\ Chance to See Pretty Things ard TO Hear
Fine Music.

II nothing happens the finest ceramic
exhibition ever attempted in the state
win open in this city at the Lewis
academy on Thursday II continue
three days including the evenings. The
art delights VIII be enhanced by music.
There has been q regular concert pro-
gram and singers engaged and there
VIII be solos. duets and the like from
some Of the best talent in the city. The
exhibition VIII prove regular society
occasion. Many people who missed the
last annual exhibit regretted il. Blu,
stretched out over three days and three
evenings will afford every one . chance
70 see. criticize. admire or praise the
work OF the ceramic artists Of the city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
is BARNEY INSANE?
INQUIRY IN REGARD TO GIBBONS
MENTAL CONDITION.

County Attorney Davis Tries to Hold Him
Tor the Murder of His Wife, NINA
ton OF Gibbons by Three Physicians
Charles Smythe Tells Why He Thinks
Barney insane-COrOner McCollister
Says He Did Not Issue His Warrant for
Fear He Would be Turned toose-Con-
siders Him Dangerous Insane Nan.
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CONTINUED on Third Page.)
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

The arrangements for the popular
organ recital al the First NJ. +. church
on Wednesday evening. May -. are be-
ing enacted with a nicely that means
most successful concert Mrs Kenny.
assisted by some CT the best local tai
ent. will delight the ear of the music
loving people on this occasion. This
concert viii well bear re-nem bering
and also that only a very small ad-
mission will be charged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28

Eleut. soiferino, nlagneta. cerise and
helios are names Of fashionable colorS.
Dr. Prices i the name Of the always
in favor" baking powder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-28

The w c. T. L. will meet at go
O'Clock this CTuesday) afternOo. II will
be OF special interest and d large at
tendance is desired.
Regular communication OF Sunfower
Lodge No. SIS. :. F. and 4. NJ, this
evening a O'Clock sharp.
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1@hRWeo1do1bon!,Dl

Our very best advertisements are never printed.
They are the words of the people in and around Wch-
tia who buy their dry goods at place. satisfied
patronage is to most profitable advertisement. We
cultivate it to the extent of ability by daily putting
out new goods they arrive and always at lowest
prices Notice specials today.
Another invoice fine English Percaes-new pat
terns-8sc
American Organizes, fancy styles &c.
large quantity Plain Black SO inch India Silks at
Zoe yard
Silk and Wool Plaid Waistngs-Special prices
An extra quality Summer Blanket at Soc, and few
remaining those 104 Marselles Patterned Bed Spreads
at 85c They the dollar twenty-five kind
Another invoice Dollar Umbrellas and a new lot
the Dollar Twenty-Five Don't neglect purchase
Carriage Parasols You'll want em this summer and
our black and white selling very cheaply.
A few 45c fire screens remaining.
An excellent Calico Waist this week. Csc
In the Carpet and Drapery room we have another
invoice fine Doghestan Rugs and fine Art Squares. Also
new Tapestries and beautiful Brusse net Curtains; the
last item at$650 pair.
Decoration Day is nearing and this week 15c will
pay for aOx36 inch Bunting Flag, mounted Il splen
did flag staff that won't break the flag soon
out Could you lack decorations with flags this
price,
m1@hRMendoAMon'b
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07
INVESTIGATING A swINoLE.

Special Agent of the Department Of Axri-
culture Asked For.
Washington, Nov. 30.-During the last
six months, Senator Mitchell and Repre-
sentatives Hartman and Ellis have been
receiving many letters signed by differ
ent persons In Oregon, requesting that
the book on disease of the horse by DR..
Salmon, issued by the agricultural de-
!, r1iAAd--tA--th
comparison of the handwriting OF these
letters 1t has been found that they all
were written by the same person. and on
Investigation 1t has been ascertained that
some one has been travelling through
Oregon selling some kind Of receipt
for curing horse diseases, the seller as
surfing each purchaser that il he would
buy the receipt he would be entitled to
copy Of this horse book by writing to
some member Of the delegation, he in
variably writing the letter at the same
time. Senator Mitchell has written let
ter to the secretary of agriculture, de-
manding that special agent of the de-
partment be directed to make thorough
investigation of the swindle.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07
f.e.nas.. Hehs Mext.

a pnssmstie hub bicycle hs. bss. tnysntsd
which the inventor claims vii! rsvelutieaiss
cycle construction. The invenion coaasts 10
the hub Of the front and rear wheels, - pro
tectod a. to give the lateral risidity Of the q.
dinary hub. aad at the same hms afford the
re.iiisnss found In he s,eEul.f D,sunat!e
away with the question Of punctursA tires.
and the inventor claims to have solved tAs
problem. The rim tire Of the machine II
dedgned with rubber center and tive hel-
low gauges. 20 as to b. practically non-punet-
urabis. and yet give = cushion eject. which,
gree by the pneumatic tubing at the hub.
Il 10 asserted by the inventor will equal II
not excel the reslllence Of the best cushion
tire.
The hub construction 10 Of small and light
proportion. The machine, as constructed by
the inventor. weighs 22h pounds. The hub
is four inches in diameter and constructed Of
6-I2-inch rubber. 1t revolves with the
wheel. and is protected by q steel thiqble
from friction with the axle. 1t IL inhate6 BY
means Of an ordinary ball Joint valve. Even
when the tube Il debated. however, the ma
chine can be ridden without Injury. says'th
inventor. either to the tube Itself or 70 the
metallic parts surrounding. Times
Herald.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07

At the Ohio State university a test
was made during the fall Of last year,
the result of which was as follows: An
ordinary wagon. with new three-inch
tire, was loaded with 4.480 pounds, the
dynamometer being used to measure
the draft. On hard dirt road the draft
was 254 pounds; on grass field 1t was
48s pounds; on newly proved lanu II
was I'll pounds. The draft power OF
horse of 1 1000 pounds is $50 pounds. and
therefore two horses could draw the
load easily on grass sod. With a mar
row tire, half as much is full load for
two-horse team, showing a marked
advantage for the wide tires. In addi-
ton to which they become rollers. and
smooth and level the road, and 30 make
1t better the more 1t Is used, instead OF
cutting 1t into ruts, as is well known
the narrow tires do on soft roads.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07

immigration is. without doubt, on the
increase, though the total for the cal
endar year will be smaller than 1t has
been in the years when the current Of
the population movement hitherward
was at Its height. For the month Of
September the number of immigrants
was over 1000 in excess of that for
September, 1894, while for the nine
months the total was nearly $4,000 in
excess of that for the corresponding
period Of last year. II the proportion
Of increase which has SO far obtained
should continue during the year, the
augmentation for the twelve months
would be somewhere In the neighbor-
hood of 1900. The increase In the
volume of immigration would seem to
be reflection Of the improvement OF
material conditions In the United States
which has been going on for year or
more.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07
COMMITTEE cHA,RMANsHlPs.

The Selections Mr.. Reed Has Decided
Upon.
New York, Nov. 30.-A special to the
Herald from Washington. says:
Representative Dingley of Maine 10
to be chairman Of the committee on
ways and means and leader of the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Reed,
who has been very secretive as to his
intentions In regard to committee ap-
pointments, allowed this Information
to get out finally. 1t is of the highest
Importance as indicating that the new
speaker does not intend to be infu-
enced as much by seniority Of service
in making up the committees as by 1T
ness Of men for the places which he
has to FILL
Other important chairmanships that
are understood to have been definitely
decided upon by Mr. Reed are:
Mr.. Hit of Illinois, committee ON
foreign AFFAIR."
Mr.. Hepburn Of lows, committee on
interstate and foreign commerce..
Mr.. Bingham Of Pennsylvania, COM
mittee ON postoflces and post roads.
Mr. Boutelle of Maine, committee on
naval affairs.
Mr.. Milliken of Maine, committee on
public buildings and grounds.
Mr.. Hermann Of Oregon, committee
ON rivers and harbors.
Mr. Daniels Of New York, commit
tee ON elections.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07
may Be more eonvenient In particular

may be more convenient in particular
churches) a. day Of prayer for Tur-
key. for Its suffering people and for
the missionaries and the impsriled
mission work within the empire.
TAis win doubtless reach you before
Wednesday and It may suit your con-
venience to make this q subject Of
earnest prayer on that evening. Let
tie united cry Of Christendom 60 up
to heaven that deliverance may come
quickly. This is given to the Associat-
ed Press for general distribution.
For the committee, A. N. Hitchcock.
district secretary for interior states
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07

A good deal Of mystery pertains to
the water level of the great lakes be-
tween the United States and Canada.
They constitute altogether an enormous
fresh water ocean embracing T.450
square miles. This is an immense res
ervoir. and 1t does not seem likely that
the withdrawal of 800. 900 cubic feet per
minute by the proposed Chicago drain
age canal would materially AFFECT 1t.
In a rain of six inches which recently
fell over these lakes, the amount Of
water added to them was 1 1,O79. $40 .176,-
900 cubic feet. 1t would take seven
years for the Chicago canal to with
draw this amount of water. There are,
however, periodical rises and falls In
all the lakes which have never been ac-
counted for. An old boatman on the st.
Lawrence river says that these rises
and falls of the river occur in periods
OF seven years, the water steadily rising
seven years. and then falling ~ stead
lily for the same length of time. At pres.
ent the st. Lawrence Ii at Its lowest
sbb Next year 1t will begin to rise, and
By 1909 it will be a. high as It ever H.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-07

Some months ago a firm in Alabama
selegraphed to a Chicago firm to buy
5000 bushels of wheat for them. The
telegram plainly read $4,000 bushels,
and that is what the Chicago firm pur-
chased. Before the error was noticed,
however, the price in wheat dropped,
and there was loss of $1,000 on the
deal, which the Chicago firm had to
pay. 1t sued the telegraph company
for the amount and this week lost the
case because the claim was not filed
within the sixty days limit. An extra
cipher frequently causes great trouble.