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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15
KANSAS FAST AND LOOSE

Justification by faith may be grand
thing. but the justification by sub
seQuent events" which the Chicago
Tribune gets once or twice every little
while ranks mighty close up and re-
minds one fOrcibly Of the fellow who
could tell before the Matching which
should be the twelve hens and which
the rooster. He was a true prophet,
if we choose to swap terms, for the
sexes We're propOrtiOned, waving pro-
priety of designation. just as he said.
and in the ratio of twelve TO one-12
roosters we mean. to one hen.
But we are thinking of the fine
tribute on climate" paid Kansas early
last June, by some writer on the Tri-
bune, who is greatly given TO the pc
culiar custom now coming in vogue Of
letting the pen wag along in 4 smooth
grammatical groove on the last or
uppermost subject on the table. And
we think it no more than right TO let
drop this hint for the benefit of the
editor Of the Kansas Breeze and other
aSpirants, for in this one circumstance
lies all the skill and luck of the editorial
10 be; because, if the words happen
to take the right angle. or fly in the
right direction, well and good. and he
has but TO follow his words as he does
his nose 10 find what he thinks; other
wise. as in the instance We are about 10
note. II is equally immaterial. for he
has but 10 try again out OF the mex
haustible reservoir Of rhetoric. The
Tribune ran thus. "Pandora' box was
harmless as compared with the dry
region of western Kansas Aridity
is only one of its characteristics. IL
has t0rnadoeS one year. sand storms
the next year. and then drought and
famine again by way Of change After
waiting four or five years for rain II
usually comes as il did IN the region
OF Mt Ararat. and everything Is foot
or two under water. Having recover
ed from this then ensue the regular
cycles OF tOrnadoes. blistering heat
sand storms and grasshoppers. ending
in drought and famine again Alas
alas, that events should place him pre-
cl>ely in the position OF the prophet
before the eggs. Or were they 81
roostars that we should have this In
tsrminabie deal OF growing oyer Kan
sas corn: four hundred million bushels
OF il dumped into her sIl,. whilst from
Indiana and Michigan Pennsylvania
and New York nothing but d3isfui
dumps and ciceriess dispatches Of
drought short crops. nc crops. 40 hay,
forest fires. with au occasional tor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15
Th aaha Daily smmlay yorrug Septen1ber s. 1885

if left to the body Of the people his re-
election would be definitely sure, being
true, he can only be defeated by far
reaching organization throughout the
state during the presidential campaign
Of next year, and by subsequent Sue
cessful combinations of all the other
candidates and oppositions against him
in that arena Of final contest, the floor
of the legislative joint-convention.
His strength is his danger. No one of
the other candidates can entertain any
hope Of success until MIR. ingalls, is
disposed of. The Claims of the other
candidates upon their local senators
and representatives. the activity which
comes Of the promise Of place and pre-
ferment, the states agreed upon for the
future with their beneficiaries, and, In
all human probability, the money
power. at least that represented by
corporations and gold standard inter-
erts. will not only confront Mr.. ingalls,,
from start to finish, but they will all
have to be overcome by the superior
weight Of his past services, and the
preponderance Of his abilities if he sue
ceeds to his old place. To these SER
vices, to his experience and familiarity
with national questions and to his mar
velous intrepidity as an orator and
DICTATOR, is traceable his might and
power with his party, which party he
grew up with in Kansas and which
party with him holds John Brown, no
less, but alike, with Abraham Lincoln
and James A. Garfield its true and
greatest martyrs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15
EAGLES STORIES OF THE WEST.
After the Train was Robbed.

The rails glistened to a point in the
distance before the headlight of the puff
ing locomotive. which in the drenching
rain made a huge yellow spansle In the
ebon night. There were a few scattered
shots. shout or two and the train moved
on. There was no station house near
and no lights in the darkness except the
long row of windows IN the passenger
coaches. The train had been robbed.
4 half mile away beneath a tree the
robbers stopped, drenched 10 the skin.
Someone produced a lantern and II was
lighted with difficulty. The leader Of the
gang walked about and gazed at each
member slowly.
where's Jirn?' he asked gruffy.
Gomez exclaimed each member IN
unison. The leader biasphemed. His
followers swore. II always told you Jim
Yes" said the leader, 81 always sus-
pected It. But I'll teach the blue-eyed
devil n thing or two"
They mounted their horses and tore off
cursing and revsling the traitor Jim. Jim
had been given the duty OF carrying the
gunny-sack through the train. Into that
the passengers had placed their yaluables.
They had seen Jim jump from the train
with them. He still had the bag then.
But where was he now2
AS they ratified on. every mans heart
was filled with murder. Jim could not
be far away. and when found they would
shoot him like a dog.
In the rain-soaked prairie n black OBJ
ject appeared 70 the keen eyes Of the
leader. He called a halt The men
dssmounted and oTss ran forward 10 tho
limp body on the ground with the sack
beside IL and grabbed the sack
'DoD'tr exclaimed the leader. Go
slow, Tom Don't be greedy. Hands OF
there. ! say, Look mere. fellows. We
have been cursing jim. We have sus-
pected him. There he Les dead. poor
fellow. There was' 10 traitor in him.
Hands of, I say
Put" interrupted the man bending
over the body.
Hands OF. I say said the leader. |
Poor jim Think Of u boys We cursed l
him-hs vas the brayest OF ;he lot
But" again sad the man near the /
body
Hands Of. Tom~ You Cursed him
worst than all.
Great Godr' replied Tom. Can. l
speak. Thls things a dummy
''FoEllns Lgclfe-. what's Il the sack -
Mud
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

When Zip wyatt's body wa. dissecisd
two bullets were found and the stomach
was black from decomposstion.
a. w. Foo,c. Guthrie man, has been
indicted for burglary on seven counts.
He got a-plenty while he was a-gettln'
Delegate Dennis Flynn II on hard ans.
Is passing around brand OF cigars on
that baby that win kill a. forty rods.
Francis Hodgson Burnett left her hus-
band without getting a divorce. This
was discrimination against Oklahoma
Kaflr corn. the white variety. viii POP
Just Ike popcorn when cured by drying
And it Is said to taste better than real
popcorn.
Green walnuts soaked IN kerosene with
two quarts Of lard and one pound OF lin
seed oil will keep tho flies of the COW.
II ought 10.
II Is told seriously IN eas.err papers
that In some portions OF Oklahoma people
sleep In the day time in order to escape
the mosquitoes.
Henry T. Asp made the presentation
speech 20 George II. Peck at Chicago yes-
terday. when the Santa Fe presented Peck
with a silver service.
Inc recOTIS OF tNe fsihtrlCf court ~
Guthrie are now KEEP, In typewriter.
find out how 20 DO II.
A man a. Cameron IS weeping hts nr.
away because OF the Ioss OF his dog The
canine answers 20 scott Try 70 on
some OF the dogs you meet
Once n r-an got mad a, the Enid Wave
and asked them never 90 print hls Mans
again. Every few days consequently tho
Wave contains ar item about Mr.. -.
The Law and order leag,ss az Gu;hris
has noulted and r. now the Civic Fedora
ton. DO the members resd Tho Chicago
papers7 II they DO they VIII think s~i1--
J. Mason Simmons. 81 The Manchester
Journal claims that The wind Of Okla
horna has a peculiar howl ,hs; Indicates
tina. Autumn is nigh lie 10 borne OF,
BY the calendar.
CRY Marshal Psxt~- Of Guthrie vfv>,-
ee II Reno thc other Gay ard While 'h-r~
someone stole hss revolver. TIE rivalry
between :f7-~s OKLAHOMA towns so-ns-
lines go~s too far.
Al Trfsa Territory paper nnakss sc
plea for ina. erisDs-r4sdsa Sorozsn thai
the crimes are committed bY e very fs.
people Bat ;hos@ people are rnixh,y
iS-thsir way.
Five eozAors q Den Hi!Fs ra-r n
Beaver county .ba, be~ss arre--ss Foe
horse stealing. Bea escaped after a
fzht- TIE boys rs7 hors~@ 81 from
Sew Mexico al ebznxsd TIE brad.
TIE deputy rna-sssals ssY ia.s n. wa4f-
esrs train fa'e.ssrs e. hsaks@s 'o- sss
Class roosr-zfss rssy s-s Hasls %
ra5 spon ira; ~spiorsax party n "a,
cave sc1 &c. themselves fnso tfoasss.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

nado. and a new and hotter kind of
hot wind called a sirocco, which the
Tribune says. in scientific corrobora-
ton. dessicates sadly all vegetable and
other fibres. Yet prayers could not
avail. Tiresome as it was We awaited
the fulfillment of devastating floods
with everything n foot or two under
water" and they came. In Chicago
= inches came in 8 hours, presumably
for comparison with that which fell in
the neighborhood Of Mt. Ararat. Down
in Indiana Z inches fell in 10 hours.
and the inundation Of indianapolis was
pitiful TO contemplate. The News
says. ''electricy and rain seemed to
combine in determination to wipe
out. in one effort, the record Of two
years OF dreadful drought and heat .
when the rain set in there was
deficit this year Of 17.47 inches in the
precipitation. When it ceased the
deficit had been reduced nearly 10 ten
inches" See? Nature. like fortune.
seems TO work by the fast and loose,
bitter and sweet principle, and when
she begins TO treat community scurv-
lily she generally continues the treat
ment with less ceremony and respect.
Now let us hope they shall escape
famine and be done with II.
But Kansas is all right. She does
not wish TO see fasteners dishearten-
ed, or made conscious of two steep in
feriority in the presence Of the vast.
rich, agricultural plans Of the sun-
flower state. She has a half crop
herself now and then, perhaps for the
reason picked out by Mr.. Tice, the old
timer and close observer, who thinks
the main depressing influence Is a little
too much rain in July and August
Yet it is true she has never had a
whole one, doubtless out Of gentleman
ly consideration Of clever little Ken
lucky. Illinois and indiana, whom she
wishes to "come on"
This year Kansas is all right. From
one end Of her to the other 'craps are
purity good" She's smilingly agree
able propositions. She's willing to
vote for gold basis, or for silver
basis. She will argue amiably upon
the tariff. She will vote prohibition
if you like, and use whisky as of yore.
Mckinley can have her support for the
asking, or Harrison, or Allison, or
Stevenson. 70 Quay. Kansas don't
care, she simply desires to please.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

You have secured it by taking . MIL
lion and g half pieces out Of the thou
sandth part Of the three trilliOnth por-
the fourth Of a fy-speck.
This. gentle reader, is Attorney Gen.
eral Dawes OF Kansas. Place your
ear close and hear him squeak That
is his threat!
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Topeka not only holds that the town
is bigger than the state but it is local
treason for anybody or institution TO
intimate TO the contrary. When the
new purchasers of the Santa Fe pro-
posed 10 substitute the name Of Kan
saS in the title Of the road to take the
place of that of Topeka, what a howl
her papers raised. Topeka had a
local weekly paper called the Topeka
Mail, also the official paper of the state
called the Kansas Breeze These two
sheets We're consolidated last week.
Instead Of the official paper with the
name OF the state occupying the lead in
the head Of the paper. the name 'To-
peka" is made prominent and the
Kansas" is put in a sub-head. After
while the name Kansas will be drop
ped altogether. Even the pretty and
handy form OF the Breeze was made
to give way 10 the everyday quarto cut
of the ordinary size OF the average
weekly journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15
gCLDEArE-

or. ths beautiful girl
Her flesh VA the Eos. scrsph5c
screen
or soul thzt - meant
To jus: Eet earth. and hardly Dc Eeec,
Ard biE@orn ia heaven izzssat-
Ys. earth saw oo@ thing. Gre how sairy
Oze grace that grew 20 sfE fsE
SIZE had her great god hair
Eai- such = ~orter 81 FIX a-S Hosa.
Freahusss and frzgrzoes-sor1s % 81
TOO
Cod. di6 say? Nay. Fol1s rerr 6ross'
-F3rozalaS-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

If Senator PETER We're in John G..
Carlisle's place today he would null
tlply the quotient by the divisor and
subtract the difference and defy the
Rothschilds TO do their worst
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

The Kansas farmer dropped his "a
per-ciosed his eyes-nodded-slep
dreamed. The old cow sailed by with
& spinnaker-the Shanghai rooster
wobbled along with baby topsail
stay and the old mare ran up a lee
ecuQper.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

AS long as he is in office the people
may expect to See that man Dawes
give an imitation of a man with the
St Nitus' dance playing a slide from.
bone at least once a week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Louisville served 800 gallons of bur-
goo TO the old soldiers. IL Police
Commissioner Lieurance can find any
more old soldiers on the force, let him
tire them at once.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

The dress to be Worn by the czarina
at the coronation next year will cost
I'"o'"U francs. And yet. fellow
citizens. the Republicans tell us that
calico is cheaper now than it was fifty
years ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

by refusing TO nominate a candidate
Tor chief justice the Populists of Kan
sas prove conelusiveiy to the Republi-
can papers that they are not Anareh.
lists This is great achievement for
The PoDuliSts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Those gallant Cubans. with telegraph
10 the right of them, telegraph to the
LEFT OF them, telegraph in front of
them. continue TO ride right UP to the
SpaniardS and act rude
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

If anyone in this community feels
like exercising violence let him wait
The poet with the dead summer lies
about me" will soon be here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

This people is greater than any gold
syndicate. AS much cannot be said
for this government
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

The cholera has not reached the
United States, but 1t would have If
Hawaii had been annexed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

AT Louisville. ID. u. Dornblaser was
selected by Kansas for the council OF
administration Of the q. A. II. And
Yet Kansas is the state which makes
it a crime 10 have a German name.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

However, Mr.. Sovereign's boycott Of
the national banks was fully as sue
cessfui and not so bOisterous as Debs'
boycott Of the United States.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Briedenthal says it is expedient for
the Populists to nominate a man for
the chief justiceship. Mr.. Briedenthal
is a clairvoyant.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Possibly Ben Harrison has gained
nothing by his grandfather, but no
one can deny that Cain might have
been better had he been fitted out in
that line
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15
again.

This September is warming up to the
occasion in splendid shape, but what
the occasion is, is not clear by any
means.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Mark Twain after going clear 10 the
Sandwich Islands TO lecture. was not
allowed 10 land. In all humorousness.
Twain has a serious time Of It
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

In regard to its measly dimensions
the state department seems to think
that Walters cell serves admirably as
a pigeon-hole.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Yesterday the Eagle said it was un-
wise to pitchfork a Akunk. Ing
should be modified. 1t dercnus on
the length Of the handle Of the fork,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Dear Mr.. Bradstreet says business in
the west is now restricted by cheat /"
AS soon as it cOols off it will be re-
Stricted by the cold.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

People who care to take a Sunday
walk will notice that the Great Ar
kansas river at this point is extinct
again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Mrs. Francis Hodgson Burnett leaves
her husband without getting divorce.
The Oklahoma courts would hold this
unconstitutional.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Noah, in his yachting experience,
never had any trouble over excursion
steamers bearing down too close upon
him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Burning corn for fuel may be imprac-
tical, but a Wichita artist is at work
on Christmas painting entitled
Infringing in the Yule Cob
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Some of the missionaries attacked
by canibals in Samoa were only raw
recruits, but the natives didn't mind
that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

After patient perusal of the whole
yacht race we are constrained to say
that Noah Webster was unequal to
the occasion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

subscriber suggests that Bill Camp
bell should turn around and go back
ward-that every step he now walks
forward he slips two the other way.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

In indorsing Republican nominee,
the Populist leaders are only follow
ing the course Of the PopuIist voters
last fall.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Saws PETER: "There is no use in
allowing the people to be imposed on
any longer" Oh, dear!
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

As we understand the medical con-
gress, too much wheel externally is
liable to induce wheels internally.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

The gold syndicate should take Mr..
Carlisle and Mr.. Cleveland out end
hang them. 1t is cruel to prOlong their
misery
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Poor Carlisle! He cannot see now
the honors of high position.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

ALyIsxDrE rooefsef rsor~ hyszery eff
End By :faz pattern % acEs..~s sasn sT
be1g7ag ise 6eAE.ta1a Of .or-z.1zte IS
S6rey-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Strictly ALL-WOOL pants So.
Strictly ALLWOOL suits $3.50.
Full and complete line of Hats and
Furnishing Goods which will be sold at
the MODELS well known low prices.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

Bargaing at every turn in our large
stock it's because they CAN'T see at
all. Don't go elsewhere before YOU
treat your eyes here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-09-15

And we will introduce them to some of
the best and cheapest clothing in
Wichita.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-12-20
moved from among them. The
sarvices nj the grave we're conluct.

moved from among them. The
services at the grave we're conduct'
ed by G. 3 Peers, a volunteer
,cboir saSg. severni appropriate
sand H NJ r NJ. White
read part Of the burial service OF
IL" Protestant Episcopal Church.
The taking awayof Mr. Boshwell,
who was ready worker ia all the
good works which were performed
IN the town, md wh.ssskind servi
css were aiwsysaxtepded tuntilers
i'd nesdsof them, has caused sad
ness tSfoverspread Hermosa which
oniy zlDe eau remove. The party
which want to Chloride aud return
n to Hermosa are nutspoken in
praissaf the kindness aud neig h.
borly feeling displayed ,here, and
the ready helpfulness with which
the Chloride people gave their SER
vices when they were needed.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-12-20

iutletuun titc.
- Sheriff Kahler found il me-
cessary to postpone the sale OF the
Black Range Smelling outfit, at
Falrview, last Saturday. the bids
not comirg up to the requirements
OF the law. Dan urquhar. bid in
the personal property.
Col. Crawford dropped in to
cur Office yesterday to buy half y
dozen location notices. and to say
that his new railroad enterprise
IL In excellent health. "
We received the following
from our Hermosa correspondent
last evening:
"The Christmas festivities ia
which Mr.. and Mrs. Boutwell, were
taking such prominent part for
their preperation, will be given up.
Uncle Ben Peers and wife,
OF Hermosa, ara expected here to-
day on visit TO relatives.
Mrs. Peter Crumrine left for
her old home in Kansas. Tuesday.
in response to telegram inform
ing her Of the dangerous, sickness
OF her father.
--George Reay returned to
Kingston, Tharsday, from a trip ia
Arizona.
--Chris. FiizBarron. one of Hills.
boro's most popular miners ia
again with us; be has bsen visiting
relatives In Germany for about six
months past, and has returned to
Hillsboro 10 make another stake.
Go and look at the Holiday
Goods and the prices on them. ut
Fredericks'. The Jeweler.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1895-12-20

two kilograms on Friday evening
telling OF the total destruction ol
her house in Tyler, Texas, by fire
Fortunately the children were sav-
ed, uninjured. A new piano and
all tho furniture in the house we're
destroyed.
The little oil Insignificant smell
ter at the foot OF Chihuahua hill,
wherein msny ton OF exclusIyely
high. grade ore has been slnelted in
the past, has just been torn down.
Owners OF high grade mines may
keep their minds settled. however
there are little stacks stili stand
ing.
One of the poneys bought at the
recent Hart sale was being broken
by A. ], Sower5 on Thursday. The
animal became excited, ran away,
ran into loaded wagon on Bullard
street, and broke one of it's hind
legs 20 comple,ely that the blood
poured OUT Ine city marshal was
sent for, and the poor brute shot
and its body hauled away.
j. ia Sssgs. while ldlpg back
10 town from Fort Bayard last
Wednesday evening over the lower
road, ran into the barbed wire
fence, that has lately been built
there, and cut his left feg very
badly. A tight bandage promptly
applied enabled him to ride into
town for treatment. lie lost some
but suffered no permanent
injury.