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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
FARMERS OF THE SOUTH.

There is a wild sort of fancy in the
north that the southern farmers have a
dreadful time of it. The northern farm
err when he gets along all right and
when he has time to think it over, con-
cludes that he has a picnic beside 1.-THE
poor fellows in the south"
Professor S. II. Tracey Of the Missis-
sippi Experimental Station in recent
report says: "King Cotton's slaves
could not have been written by one who
knows anything of the present financial
condition of the south, and l want to
call attention to one of the most serious
errors. The main idea in the article Is
that the southern farmer is hopelessly
in debt, and that there is little probaDll-
ity that he can ever better his condition.
as matter of fact the southern farmer
is more nearly free from debt than is
the farmer in any other part OF the
country, as may be seen by any ole
who will take the trouble to examine
The report of the eleventh census. That
report shows that of the farms In The
United States which are cultivated by
their owners, 1876 per cent are under
mortgage. In Alabama, Georgia, Flor
ida. Mississippi and Texas only 81 per
cent are mortgaged. The same report
shows the total indebtedness secured by
mortgage in those six states to be S2i.II
per capita, against an average or S9o
per capita for the whole United States.
The public debt in these states is also
much less than the average, being only
S12.Oy per capita, while that of the
whole country is $1S.13 per capita. Mis-
sissippi is the most distinctively farm
ing state in tine group, and her debts are
the smallest of any, reaching total OF
only S136)6 per capita, or about IL per
cent Of the average per capita indebted
ness of the United States. The six
states named have total debt, includ-
ing both public debts and those secured
by mortgage, amounting to only 90 per
cent Of their valuation, while the aver
age Indebtedness for the whole country
amounts to II per cent of its wealth.
For many years / have made it my
business to talk with merchants, bank
ers and county clerks in this and other
states in regard to the condition of the
farmers in different sections OF the
south. The statements received have
been almost uniformly TO the effect that
the numbers and amounts Of crop mort
cages are decreasing from 10 OF 70 per
cent annually, and that mortgages on
land are seldom given except for defer
red payments on their purchases. The
average life of these mortgages is lit
tie more than three years, and they are
seldom renewed. The average southern
farmer is not forced by necessity TO
make cotton his leading CROP and he
no longer does so. The corn crop OF the
south has had higher cash value than
has the cotton crop during the last two
wears. The southern farmer Is no more
dependent on cotton than is the north
ern farmer on wheat 1t Is true that
northern farmers have come here and
failed. but nine out Of every ten such
would have been failures if they had
remained in the north. In nine cases
out of ten the farmer who had sufti-
Gent energy, industry and intelligence
TO succeed in the north has succeeded
still better here.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
SUNFLOWERS FOR VENGEAN CE

To the Editor of the Eagle
At the recent election l voted for Bryan.
and am glad of il. Mckinley was elected,
and am not sorry for it, voted for Bry-
an because IL was my conscientious belief
that in the end the principles for which he
stood would result In permanent ard sold
prosperity in this country. am not grew
ed because Mckinley was elected, because
i think that the Interests which stood be-
hind him must give US al the least teiil-
porsry prosperity. No man need weep over
the result, because the change from CleFe-
laadism must result in good l make this
exclamation so that you can see that l WriSe
10 you. not II sorrow but IN anger 1 am
rot angry over defeat, but ! am mad az
the mean spirit manifested towards my
state by the victors. In nearly every paper
] see I read lot os bichlori3e OF rot unde.
the headlines What Is the Matter Win
Kansasg' / want 10 say right here ieat
Kansas 5 al right To be sure, she . az
ficted with a Yet OF little editorial microbes
who have bean whining for two weeks o.
more because Kansas voted Fer Bryan ard
making predictions that o@cA1se OF tsAt
fact we can't borrow any money The New
York and New England papers dig1-'y
these jabbsri-r little insects oy aGotas
them spsroy.zxiy. /: the bankers OF New
York refuse 10 loan kansas farmer ary
money because lie voted fer Bryza- then
-ho<e banker. are fo5ls. hcca1se any e1ss-
res< man Is fooi who vii subordinate hts
business ne.aots g rs political prctGf.rss-
There Is ore Ting very cerEa-z, sse tai =
hat tae Kansas farmer VIII 70, refuse %
sen his be: an6 pork % SsT Yak
butcher because the Eznssre STATE ~eas 1e-
Mckinley II tAs New York e~zkeF = =
gooS = business E2n sx hc 2-ste11< % *.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Since 1890 the Populist party has
gained great victory over itself by CO.
ercing itself into the desertion of the
snb-treasury warehouse, the abolition
of the United States senate and the dis
use of metallic money. Popuiism, if
left alone, may yet eommi; Suicide.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Applications for passes over the Santa
Fe may be directed to ex-senator John
Martin. the new receiver. Ii should also
be remarked that that is about all that
oan be done-apply.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
CHRISTIAN CowARDICE.

The reading public has never grown
tired OF the Armenian question because
there is in that situation an appeal 10
humanity. Political exi,ediency and
diplomatic cowardice has been upheld
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

If il is true that Major Mckinley will
not allow drop Of liquor to enter the
White House for the next four years.
Grover might as well pack up the side
board and take it with him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

II viii be 4 sad lot OF congressman
from Kansas who will move out of con-
gross II the end Of the present session.
Nearly everybody Republican but the
Kansas boys have been elected TO re-
main
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

L to be absolutely forgotten by the
people instead Of death were the penal
ty for murder, one Mr.. Durrant Of Cali
fornia " ould be feeling easier just now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

If Cuba is like Kansas and Weyler is
really sleeping out on the prairie, he
probably says ON arising: Il can stand
defeat and disgrace, but darn these
chiggers."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

There are thousands like Henri Wat
terson who could see the faults of the
day but also had tie sense TO know
that Bryan's scheme could not rectify
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Mr. Watterson is glad Mr.. Bryan was
defeated but is rather sorry Mckinley
GOT there Mr.. Watterson should call
next door. We do not carry his kind of
Foods in stock
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Weyler-Dear Sir: You are apparent
" whipped, but do not concede any
thing. There may be fraud in Pinar del
Rio. Yours, Jones of Arkansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Everywhere the Populist plan OF elect
ing presidents by the direct vote Of the
people is being endorsed Populism
may give something to the nation after
all
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

All this talk about Niagara being har-
messed is foolish when it is known that
Niagara would never have existed had
Ii not been for the reinS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

At the Cleveland banquet given Mark
Hanna there was both champagne sec
and champagne brut. This is liable to
Increase the Prohibition sentiment
among the Populists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Bolivia in recognizing Cuba has call
ed attention 10 the fact that she has no
coast line or ports that Spain csn get
at. Perhaps the Kansas legislature
could brace up and defy Spain.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

As Mckinley succeeded in getting
nominated and elected without making
any promises. be may try to accomplish
his Inaugural ton with similar indepen-
dence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

The Santa Fe recently took pass
away from it's latest receiver, John
Martin. We feel confident it Will be
renewed now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

The mountains are thick In Pinar del
Rio, and fortunately both the Spaniards
and the Cubans have successfully
lodged each other up to date.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Having had their say, the gentlemen
who have been abusing Kansas will
now lower themselves from the perch or
the brick bats will begin to fly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

The Ohio Republicans denied that
Harrison would accept cabinet posi-
ton with a rapidity which must have
stunned Mr.. Harrison himself some.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

While the country is busy guessing
what the Republican party will do there
is not patriotic citizen in the land who
desires to see them fail for his political
anNantr OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

If. as Edison is trying TO demonstrate,
the cathode ray viii make the blind TO
see, love will at last be able to pick out
q tolerably smooth path.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Hundreds Of Kansas Populists have
already almost gained heart enough to
wish that the Republican party would
bring the nation out Of the kinks.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

wteyler has probably been convinced
of Campos' logic that he who fights and
resigns may live to both fight anr re-
sign another day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

The Democrats of Chicago, not alone
content to see Altgeld shot all TO pieces,
will have a post-mortem held by run
ping him for mayor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Dave Rothwiler OF Rush county Is a
candidate for speaker Of the house o:
representatives. He isre6 headed and not
as smart as the average farm hand.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

If this nation enjoyed the German
Reicbstag privilege of Interpolation,
Herr Won Teller would soon arise and
ask Herr Adlai Stevenson: ''Wo Dist
urs at:''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Tom Reed, let it be remarked, has IN
his trip across the country said many
many unpleasant things but not single
derna gogic one.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Those non-partisan lectures on finance
B-yan is to deliver will be something
like chunks Of boiling ice and strips OF
frozen flame.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Watterson's brief analysis Of our
financial troubles is this: I'm 1870 We
loved liberty: in 1900 we love money"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20
9aily ~ asle
NJ. N. MURDOCH. Editor

Watterson refuses to advise Democ-
facy. 1t isn't safe to argue Win d cy-
clone out OF job.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-20

Kansas doesn't want any back talk
from New York. New York cast more
votes for Bryan than Kansas did
The evening times., 1896-12-08
KEPT IT UP IN THE WAGON.
Lamb Got on the War Paint and
Couldn't Scrape 1t Off.

James Lamb, gray-haircd veteran, with
Burnside whiskers and a scar under his
left eve, has been intoxicated ever since
he received his pension money. Yesterda V
he was a prisoner in Judge Miller's police
court, charged with assaulting his land
lady, Mrs. Zimmerman, at her house. No.
7S Defrees street. She did not want to
prosecute him. and the case was dismissed.
Lamb evidently did not appreciate her
merciful treatment. in pleading with the
court for his release yesterday, for this
morning he was again in the prisoners pen,
charged with assaulting repeatedly and
with malice aforethought, Victor Zim-
norman. the husband of his consderate
landlady.
Veteran Lamb was arrested at the Zim-
merman GomiCile about O'Clock last
night by Policemen Wiggans and Corby.
He had assaulted Mr.. Zimmerman in the
house, and continued the attack after he
had been arrested, punching his landlord
in the face while at the patrol box, and
even after being placed In the patrol
wagon he struck Zimmerman, and had to
be held by the officers.
On the witness stand Lamb acknowledged
that he was extremely intoxicated last
evening. He expressed sorrow for what he
had done.
Mr.. Zimmerman explained his wife's
leniency and mercy yesterday for Lamb,
by stating that he had paid her for three
months board In advance from his pension
money.
Lamb, you are too old a man to do such
things" said his honor. "You ought to
have better sense. Ten dollars or thirty
days In jail'
The evening times., 1896-12-08
$ Samuel Bric er Brac Herbert" said Ken

is Samuel Rric er Brac Herbert" said Ken
dig sardonically.
Samuel" Policeman Gordon, "was beg
ging ON the streets, and that's all there Is
TO it"
The gargeen of the peace is wrong" ,"
said Herbert. looking solemn as Druid.
Returning from visit to my grand
parents tomb, passed through your good
city, and observing multiplicity Of peo-
pie corrugated around Il shect-iron struct-
ure. | drew near, and there, too, where l
beheli the always sad spectacle Of a
rellow-man sensclesS from strong waters,
and in the hands Of the law"
He had a flask Of whisky in his pocket
when he was searched at the station, re-
marked Gordon. sotto vcce.
Certainly. sir" said Samuel, wrapping
his cloak around him with theatrical lir,
II carry it for my suffering fellow
creatures Your hcnor may have heard OF
the st. Bernard dogs and their flasks,"
His honor doesn't care anything about
St Bernard dogs" interrupted, Prosecutor
Pugh.
Ever at your pleasure, gents ac-
ouiesced Samuel We Will pass The noble
brutes and get back to my grand pere's
grave"
No, we won't, either" objected Mr..
Pugh: ..we'll touch OH that little business
of yours yesterday
..Ah, you use the verb adviscdly." smiled
Herbert, confidentially, for it was a
touch ! was making. Now sentence me"
Judge Kimhall, who is familiar with
Herbcrt's cccentricities of speech, said
sixty days"
Make il ninety, judge, as favor 10 Sam
uel Reckershaw Herbert
"No, sir; step back said the judge.
AS Kendig passed him to the cells Samuel
halted and declai.ned loudly, If any gent
in the courtroom would like To hear more
of the noble St Bernards, l am at his pleas
ure for the next two months
The evening times., 1896-12-08
DEATH OF MRS. WINSLOW
Leader in WOman's Work Passes
Away at an Advanced Age.
Family Await the Opening of Her
VIII Before Determining Upon
the Funeral Arrangements.

Mrs. Caroline b. Winslow, NJ. D., of No /
Grant place, nationally known as leader
among women, died at her home at S
O'Clock last night. She was sevcnty-four
years old, and had lived in this city over
thirty years. Arrangements for her fu-
neral have not yet been completed.
Mrs. WinSlow was of English birth, but
early in life came 10 America. She was
one of the first W women to study medicine liz
this country, and had a hard time in ac-
quirinG the knowledge and experience
necessary 10 enable her to practice medi.
cine She was 4 student ut Clinton Liberal
Institute in New York city and finally
was granted a certificate as doctor Of
medicine. She was married i'll New York
and for eyeral yearslivei at Ithaca, where
Cornell University yis located.
She came here about the time of the
war and engaged in the practice of her
profession, making a comfortable living
for her family.
MIS-. WlnslOw was pf eminent in efforts
to enc ouragc social purity and to secure
public measures to that end. She held ad-
vanced ideas as to the duties OF husband
and wife, and her own life was practical
demonstration of the wholesome effect of
her theories. She was the chief promoter
and for Il tine atleast edit or and publisher
of a n onthly paper called Alpha which
gave expressions TO her views.
The paper was printed and issued here
but had Il circulation throughout the whole
of the United States and in Europe. Itwas
discontinued several years az o, on account
of its publishers advancing years.
Mrs. Winslow was prominent in local
social purity and Woman's Suffrage move
ments, was for some years q director OF
Wimodaughsis and was active in the man.
agement of other women's organizations.
She made severaltrips abroad and made ad-
dresses at women's meetings of an interna-
tional character. She had n share in the
Jealousies and enmities that have accom-
panied these movements, but is spoken cf
i'll terms of high praise as liberal in her
views and generous with her purse She
was patron of the younger women ply
sicians of the city and was looked to by
them for counsel and assistance.
Mrs. Winslow leaves a husband, n daush-
ter, Mrs. DIR. Edgar Janney, of No. 2 Iowa
Circle, and a sister. Mrs. Mary Hopper.on,
who lives at No. Grant place. She was
connected with the Peoples Church, Lev.
Alexander Kent pastor.
The family We're this morning awaiting
the opening OF the will to determine the ne-
tails Of the funeral arrangements.
The evening times., 1896-12-08
Domestic Department.

zoo doz. Hemstitched Sheets, size 81
x90- Worth G9c. Special. 39c
100 pieces Yard-wide Lonsdale Fin
ished Camhric. Worth &c. Special .61Ic
10 pieces Yard-wide Bleached Mus
lin. Worth SC. Special. ko
100 pieces 27-inch Plain Colored Crepes,
in evening shades Worth Toe. a yard.
Special. :. E. =. :. - =. - =. ago
200 pieces English Flannelettes, in plain,
striped, andplaid. Worth 1Oc.a yard.
Special. II &c
20 pieces Anti-rheunatic Red Flan-
mel. Worth 39c. 4 yard. Special. ..25c
100 pieces Double-wiGth silk
Stripe Plaids- Worth 19c. Special 4 20
The evening times., 1896-12-08
ON THE FORCE.
Detective R.

Detective R. Z. Weldon is on leave.
Sergt. w. W. Jordan of the Third, is
at home sick. :
Doorman Henry E Marks of ] udge Miller a
police court is absent from his post o n leave.
Stationkeeper James Frank of the Sixth
Is on leave; also Sergt. Charles Lombardy.
PatrolmanJ. W. McDaniels OF the welfth
street station has been added to the ION
leave" list.
Sergt. David T DUNCAN and Privates w.
c. Van Horn, j NJ. Copeland, ]. j. Donovan,
S. L. Cooper, and ]. R. Evans of No. are
on leave.
Policeman Edward Curry, of the Fourth,
Is still on the sick list owing to the in.
Juries he received while attempting to ar.
rest London Shears.
The evening times., 1896-12-08
John Oliver cried Kendig.


"Yes, sir,'' answered John, coming for
ward; "here am
Caught sleeping in a box car, your hon
or declared a policeman. laconically.
He travels by freight, so he says Regu-
lar hobo''
Locks it, responded the court just as
briefly, taking in divers tout ensemble
of dirt and squaloT.
John. what are you doing sleeping in
box Cars?''
We'll, judge, III give YOU the reason
cause amt got the price OF a Pullman
John, you get thirty days. smiled 5he
Judge.
Good saic Oliver; thirty is me long
suit, and as he passed out he tapped Ken
dig lightly on the shoulder, saying. DAY
day, Sammie; there is other cans ON the
dump
The evening times., 1896-12-08

said railway company shall comply with
such notifications or extensions.
The bill also provides that the District of
Columbia shall at all times have the right
to change grades of streets, etc, occupied
by this road. The company has the right
to dig all necessary trenches and eX-
cavatiOns, etc, and shall deposit with the
Treasury Of the United States such sum
as will defray all such expenses The main
line OF the road shall be commenced within
one year after the passage of the bill, and
completed within two years, with the usual
penalty. The road is given the right to use
other tracks in the District already laid.
FARE Is SPECIFIED.
The use of steam as a motive power is
prohibited, and the right to cross all other
railways, streets, and avenues, is given. In
the District the fare is to be 8 cents, and
six tickets must be sold for % cents.
The company is also authorized and re-
quired to sell four coupon tickets for %
cents, good for continuous ride over the
lines of the company within the District of
Columbia and the lines of the Columbia Rail-
way Company, and the Washington and
Gettysburg Railway Company shall re-
deem the tickets collected by the Columbia
Railway Company at the rate of IL cents
for each coupon presented for redemption.
The government OF the road is vested in
a board of nine directors. Instead of per-
sonal taxes, the road is to pay to the Dis
trict per cent of its gross earnings. The
bill also provides for the condemnation of
land through which the line is to pass.
The evening times., 1896-12-08
CONVENIENCE IN PAYMENT.
Retail Butchers Object to Direct
Settlement of Taxes.

Secretary W. r. Munroe, of the Retail
Butchers Protective Association, made an
appeal recently to the Commissioners for
a rescindment OF the order requiring stall
rents to be paid directly to the collector of
taxes, instead OF to the market masters, as
formerly.
Mr. Munroe was advised today, however,
that no change could be made, as the law
will not permit payments to be received by
any one else than the collector.
The plan was tried not long ago of having
representative OF the collectors office
visit the markets and collect the rents, but
this proved to be inadvisable, for various
reasons, and the order was made for
direct payments.
The evening times., 1896-12-08
COlOred Dress Good.

100 pieces OF 3S and 4O-inch Atwood and
Mohair and Wool Fancy Novelties in rough
AID smooth effects in Brocades in Change
ables, in Fancy Plaids, in Cheviots in Bou-
rette and all the leading makes of this
season, worth from 80 to 63c yard. acc
200 pieces of Imported A ll-w Ool and Silk
and Wool Colored Novelties, representing
only the most desirable styles shown this
season. Not a pattern in this lot which is
worth less than 6Sc., and from thatup
The evening times., 1896-12-08
Mrs. Maddox's Cross-Biu.

Virginia L. Maddox has filed an answer
to the suit for divorce brought recently by
Ter husband, william j. Maddox, who
charged his wife with desertion. Mrs. Mad.
dox has also filed, in return, a cross bill
against her husband in which she charges
him with unfaithfulness William Maddox
is a practicing physician of Northeast Wash.
inston- The parties were married November
3, $50, and have one child, whose custody
Mrs, Maddox petitions the court be awarded
her
The evening times., 1896-12-08
Contractor Jones Assigns.

Edwin F. Jones, contractor, today
made an assignment to James E. Padgett
and George c. Emmons. The assets are
placed at $53, $50, and include the fol-
lowing property: 1888 Oregon avenue,
1920 Thirteenth street northwest, 2O12
Fifteenth street northwest, 1889 Marion
street northwest, 1S Quincy street north
east, &c R street northeast; also equity in
eleven lots at West lexington. The liza.
bilities arc about $4,000.
The evening times., 1896-12-08
ONE-THIRD

OFF regular prices good deal to the and boys
of Washington 1t that they can now buy our reliable
qualities less than other people ask for inferior grades and
there the sale Everything in the store is
included AL Mems and Boys -UlstersBicy
and Golf Suits and
Calf and Russet ShoeDeby and Alpine HasBcyce and Golf
Caps Neckwear- Underwear Gloves Hosiery-Sweaers-
Sirts-Coars and Bath Robes-Canes
Umbelas-a in this DISSOLUTION sale at ONE-THIRD
off of original prices.