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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04
DEADLY OCCUPATION.
Bring Out Borax from the Riffs In Death
Va

Bring Out Borax from the Kits In Death
Valley.
The deadliest occupation for men o.:
horses is teaning IL the borax fields of
Death valley of the Great American
desert. There the longest teams in the
world are employed. Scientists declare
that the fierce heat in this narrow rent
in the cracked surface of the earth is
not eGualed elsewhere in the world.
Where the thermometer often registers
140 degrees of heat, unrelieved by even
breath of air; where men sleep at
night in hollow bitches filled with
water in order to avoid dying from col
lapse, the necessity for the longest
teams of mules and horses ever har-
messed to draw the great borax-laden
wagons is apparent.
The desert team is the longest in the
world, and the percentage of deaths
among the horses is greater than that
of domestic animals used in any other
calling. Forty to 60 horses are often
hitched TO one of the numbering We
hicles in which the borax is slowly
dragged across the sun-baked alkali
plains. The average life of even the
sturdiest horses used in this work is
six months, for in this length OF time
they either become broken-winded,
consumptive from inhaling the deadly
dust of the desert or are driven crazy
by the frightful heat.
A man there, though protected by
~ .ha =
rays, cannot GO an hour without water
without danger of death. When team
breaks down and the water supply be-
comes depleted, the men ride on at top
speed for the nearest source of supply,
and often when they return they find
that the remaining horses, made mad
by thirst, have broken from the harness
and dashed off only to find death in the
desert.
The bOrax wagons weigh 5000 pounds
and carry 10000 pounds at load. Be-
hind each wagon is a tank containing
hundreds of gallons of water. The
horses are harnessed in pairs, the
trained ones in the lead, and the next
in intelligence just ahead of the tongue,
while the unruly and the youngsters
are hitched between. The nigh leader
has bride with the strap from the left
Jaw shorter than the other. and from
the bride runs braided rope which
the driver, perehed on the wagon seat,
holds in his right hand.
The rope is called the ''jerk-line," and
is little longer than the team, which
stretches out several hundred feet in
front of the wagon. During the busy
season the borax wagons make an al
most continuous train, and the horses
alone, if placed in single file. would
make team more than 100 miles long.
Besides a little food and water the
poor animals get no care. They curry
themselves by rolling in the burning
sand. After a few months of the kill
ing labor the poor creatures become
unfit for service. A kindly rifle ball
then ends their agony, and their
emaciated carcasses are left alongside
the trail TO furnish scant picking Tor
the lowering vulture.-California Let
ter,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04
TIE WEATHER.
Wichita. Kan.

Wichita. Kan. Nov. 3.
Local forecast for Wichita and vincin-
ity-Partly cloudy and slightly cooler
" efneSdtv
During the past twenty-four hours the
highest temperature was 81 degrees, the
lowest rs, and the mean 50. with partly
cloudy weather. lower followed BY r!s-
ing barometer; light southeast wind in
the morning, shifting 70 fresh north in
the afternoon.
Thus far this month the AZ erage tenn
perature has been 50 degrees.
For the past years TIE average tenn
Pc ATTIRE fer The month az November has
been ~ degrees and for the 2ri DAY is.
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and Internal cleanli-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup o.
Figs. is unknown 70 the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-tine meii
zines and the cheap substitutes some
times offered but never accepted b. the
W-elI-inforrnsi
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04
FIRE ADDS EXCITEMENT
Ross Bros. Coal Shed and Stable are
Destroyed.

Last night about O'Clock fire alarm
was turned in and the departments re-
sponded quickly TO the rear of Ross Bros
coal office where are their coal sheds, and
were compelled to run south on Market
street to William and then go west, be-
cause of the great crowd in front of the
Eagle office on the avenue. Water was
turned upon the blaze, but one Of the
large pieces of hose bursted because OF
a kink in one of the sections This was
quickly uncoupled and the bursted piece
taken out and soon water was thrown
upon the blaze The shed was almost
completely destroyed, as was small
amount of hay and some COAL otherwise
no damage was done.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

Regular business meeting OF the direc-
tors OF the Wichita hospital. Wednesday
Nov. 4. at $50 O'Clock at the hospital
The officers Of the Chapter OF Sorrow
viii meet al Masonic hall at clock ..
m, November L Anna N. AppIegate,
". II.
The Womsn's Mission Circle OF the
First Baptist church viii meet FOR work
with Mrs. Wareham. 452 Riyerview ave-
nue, today at p. m.
The board Of the Children's Home vii,
meet with Sirs. Mayor Thursday a. go
D m. A fun attendance is urged as the
revision Of the constitution is TO be con-
slGersd- Mrs. J. L Dyer, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04

John V. Noffat spent yesterday in the
city and was grieVing because ne could
not be in Oklahoma 10 vote for Dennis
Flynn He missi the train that was 10
have carried him south yes,rday morn
ing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04

IN the rsig1T or t7'l-..m Rufus TIE
count of Anjou devised the long pc.nt-
u shoe TO cover his buaioG f1o1n the
cuhlic ere.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04

All of the Candidates are Probably De-
NJ. Irwin, Who Will Win Out by About
1OO-very Little Hopes for the Remain
der of the Tieket-Oniy Extraordinary
and Unlocked for Gains in the Enemy's
Country Can Save Any of Them-Some
Peculiar Results Noted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04

Il TOLD her would lsy the world a. her
feet" What did she saylf ''Sse said il
was that athleticI ought u DC travelling
Will show. Chicago Recon-.
JANE, called out his mother. sharp,v,
you've been loafng eli dag Satan Al
ways finds some work for idle hands u co
Take this basket and bring in some kind
lngs.r
ELLs-"I heard something mean about
yen today S:elia-'.I thought you LOOKED
pleased Town Topics.
EVERY little man who becomes suddenly
great should buy bicycle, il opier 70 CON
ccal his strut
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04
Real Estate Transfers

FURNISHED by the Wichita Abstract
and Land company
E r Wilbur wd tract l37s50 ef com
sw cor lot Ise. Ma-ke; s. Hyde &
Ferrslls add. ..................s 200
X B Coffey ID lots Is. II, - Morris
81 C. y Hatfieli's add -
Z II Johnson sd lot 10! Market Sc
city. -. =. -. ....-....... 1909
L I. Henderson "a lots i4-is Law
renee ave GTieffenstsirs add Is
Belknap Savings bank Sd lot A.
OA.o ave. Mathswso1s 3rd add lot
1898 Laura ave CcchraEs SUBJ 2cQ1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-04

Gust as good" as Postum Cereal are
words used TO defraud the public.
For sale by c. l. Fuller, c. J. Fetch
er, B. p. Herndon and Tapp Bros. &
HanShaw.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Live Stock Market,

UNION STOCK YARDS, Feb. 12.-
The market today is slow. Nothing
is doing on account of the rain. No
change in quotations.
Last nights official report is as
follows:
Receipts-Cattle, Sc; hogs, Ill ;
sheep, ia.
Sales Cattle, 10; hogs, 80;
sheep, ia.
Shipments-Cattle, 127; hogs,
la; horses, 4; mules, 80.
Supply on Hand - Cattle, 81
hogs, 100.
San Antonio observation-disclosures
shipping beeves, 1926 to $3.50;
fair beeves, 50 to 1925; choice
cows, $2.1O to 1926; medium cows,
$1.75 to 50; choice yearlings, 50 to
$2.35; choice calves, 1915 to So
muttons, $3.50 to $275; hogs So to
$685.; goats, 75e to $3.50 each.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Cause and Effect.

Success can only be assured by going back
to the cause in the treatment of disease.
Many Doctors can see the'effects only, such
as are visible to the eye, and treat the SYM
ptoms, but while the cause exists cure is
impossible and herein lies the secret of so
many failures. The skilled Specialist devotes
all his study to a few diseases and become as
familiar with them as you do with the faces
of your family. When he sees a Skin Dis
ease, he knows just where the cause lies, and
just what to do.
If you have exposed yourself to disease and
there appears a suspicious sore, to his ex-
perienced eye, it becomes plain whether it is
poison in the blood or a local trouble.
So it is with Lost Manhood, Gonorrhoea,
Syphilis, Early Vices, and other Diseases Of
this class.
DIR. CLEMENS mas devoted years to these
diseases and possesses skill and methods OF
treatment unexcelled.
He can cure Structure without cutting, dill
ating or electricity and without pain or loss
of day from business. new and wonder.
full method.
Consultation Rooms 2, 4 and 6, Stevens
Building, 1914 W. Commerce St. Consulta-
ton free. ONCE hours to IL a. m 2 to and
to Sp. m; Sundays 10 to IL a. m.
Private reception room for ladies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Y. M. @. A. Banquet.

The membership contest that
began Feb. 5, '96, closed Feb. s.
There were two sides contesting,
viz: hustlers and .rustlers. The
winning side to receive q ban
quet; the losing side to eat crackers
and cheese at the same time.
Neither side knew which side was
the winner, until they were lined
up on either side Of the banquet
hall prior to seating themselves.
Mr.. E. B. Alling presided and
after a short speech announced
the rustlers to have 412 points and
the hustlers 451 points. The decis-
ion was received with cheers. The
winning side was seated at the
outer tables which were arranged
in seXtagon. In the center was
the table Of the losers, who, in full
view of the winning side, ate
crackers and cheese, while the
winners feasted on turkey, etc.
Each point represented one dol
lar, so that the contest Melted the
association 1868.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
RAILROAD NOTES.

The mother of G. M. Stone, depot
ticket agent OF the International,
died at Henderson Monday night.
The Arkansas Pass railroad will
sell round trip tickets at one fare
February Ia, Is and 16 for the ex-
cursion and barbecue at Arkansas
Pass February IL and Is.
Mr.. M. d. Monserrate, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the
Arkansas Pass, leaves for Cuero to-
morrow morning, accompanied by
his family, TO attend the funeral of
the late Congressman Grain, very
dear friend Of the railroad mag
nate.
Mr.. e. Dickinson, general man.
ager of the Union Pacific, arrived
over the International from Oma-
ha, Neb., this morning, accompan-
led by party of friends, and
leaves for Mexico via the Southern
Pacific this afternoon.
General Freight and Passenger
Agent E. j. Martin, of the Arkansas
Pass, has returned from a trip over
the road.
J. w. Tate, of the Cotton Belt, is
in town.
Manager w. G. Van Week and
Assistant General Passenger Agent
l.. j. Parks, of the Southern Pacific.
left for the west in private car
"Texas" this morning.
Colonel J. M. Means, OF the Pied
mont Air line, came in from Hous-
ton last night en- route to Ell Paso.
Baggage Clerk Ira n. Turner, of
the Arkansas Pass. returned yester-
day from trip to Houston and
other points east.
Chief Clerk w. F. Lippold will
leave for Cuero tomorrow morning
to attend the funeral of the late
Congressman w. III. Grain.
The International southbound
passenger train was two hours late
this morning and the Southern Pa
| cific passenger from the east due
here at 1925 a. m. did not arrive
until p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Attempted BURGLARY,

Last night about IL o'clock, while
the regular police officer and mer-
chant policeman George Reynolds
were passing in the rear of the
store Of G. V. Cox, on Navarro
street, they discovered that an at
tempt had been made to burglar
ize the place. A glass had been
broken out OF the door which was
then unlocked and opened by the
use OF the key which was in the
lock, on the inside Of the door.
When Mr.. Cox arrived an inves-
tigation was made, but nothing
could be missed from the store.
The burglars evidently fled when
they heard the approach Of the Of
ficers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
PERSONAL MENTION.

DR.. j. M. Mason, of Floresville,
is at the Southern hotel.
Bishop Forrest and Father
Smith have gone to Cuero.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick A. Dwyer
are registered at the Menger.
E. B. Coopwood, an attorney
from Lockhart, is at the Southern.
Miss Mary de Zavala has re-
turned from a pleasant trip to
Mexico.
j. B. Jones, a st. Louis paper
drummer, is in town hustling for
business.
L. w. Krake, general agent for
st. Louis Stock Yards company, is
"V .ne Sou'nera ..:..Jel, relh
MISS Normmend this as thee, is
WISHING M down. ID. NJ. Hamiltsln,
On EasI Ell J.. Kalteyer, @. Cam
Mr.. dw3lavin, druggists. pf
Providence,- - 4
Sawyer, Mifinest I'm brella China
Mr.. H. Ameest prices call ut 416
MIMI, are I'll ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
ARMY NEWS.

REPORTED SPECIALLY For THE LIGHT.
Commencing next Wednesday,
February 10Th, there will be a
mounted dress parade every
Wednesday afternoon commencing
at 2 80 o'clock weather permitting.
Boots and saddles will be sounded
at 2 40 p. m, 1t was the intention
to commence the parades today
but weather prevented.
A car load of remounts for the
cavalry troops at this post arrived
here last night. Several of the ami
mails are sick with pneumonia and
in hospital under the treatment of
Veterinary Surgeon Griffin, Fifth
cavalry.
The United States Infantry So
ciety at Fort Leavenworth is
about to turn itself loose with a
bill to reorganize the Infantry
band. A rare old army soup will
undoubtedly be the result of all
this spot wrestling"
The war department has at last
awakened to realization of the
fact that the medical department
OF the army can not be called upon
to do the fighting for the country
any more than the line ofithe army
can be called upon to perform
medical duties. Secretary Lamont
has decreed that hospital
steward has more need for
knife and saw than for a sword
and these non-combatants are no
longer to carry sabre.
There was one enlistment at the
post yesterday.
The quartermaster is about to
have the space Immediately around
the foot Of the flag staff covered
with cement. All of the foot walks
are being repaired at present.
The dramatic association under
the management of Quartermaster
Sergeant Murray will give its en-.
tertainment at Muth's pavilion
next Tuesday evening. 1t has not
been decided if seats will be re-
served, and large attendance is
hoped for, as the object is a charit-
able one. The entertainment PROM
ises to be of superior order as the
talent is good, management able,
and rehearsals frequent.
POST ITEMS.
A number of families from gov
eminent hill and the city will hold
a ball at Muth's pavilion next Fri
day evening.
A surprise party was given to
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Klause at their
residence on Mason street, Mon
day evening. The surprise was in
honor of Miss Ollie Pandermuehle.
Dancing was INDUCED in and re-
freshments served. Those present
were Mesdames Klause, Betz,
Behrmann, Luck, Theckla, Wink
Ter, Rivers, Misses Ollie Pander-
muehle, Bertha and Annie Wink
Ter, Betz, Theckla, Gene, POLAND
and Messrs. Klaus, Betz, Behr-
mann, Chas. Klause. Alfred Klause,
Krauser, Peter and Henry Wink
Ter, Hams, Pedetche, Ed. Suche
and John Long.
-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
ANOTHER BURGLARY.
Quite a Haul of Firearms and Cutlery
Secured,

Quite a Haul of Firearms and Cutlery
Secured.
The store of Patterson &IMassey,
on South Flores street, was broken
open last night by burglars, who
ransacked the place very thorough.
ly and took away with them a
large quantity of goods.
When the store was opened to.
day the proprietors discovered
they had lost valuable hammer
less shot gun and six or eight re-
volvers and a number of razors
and pocket knives.
There Is no clue to the thieves,
but the officers are at work on the
case. ..Ell7Assa ..sEaa
1t is the theory of the police that
the recent burglaries and thefts in
this city have been committed by
set Of professional crooks, who
are on their way to Ell Paso to see
the prize fights and have merely
stopped off here to make their ex-
penses while in Ell Paso.
There are good many tough
looking strangers in the city, as
we'll as many unassuming, well
dressed fellows who look like ex.
pert cracksmen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Factory Must Be Built.

An interesting meeting OF the
Business Mems club directors was
held last night.
The charter being received, per-
manent officers were elected as
follows:
President: j. n. Brown, first
vice.president, Edwin Chamber
lain; Second vice-president, August
Brian; Secretary, l.. @. Irvine;
Treasurer, n. 8. Graham.
1t was ordered that the contract
for building the shoe factory be
closed at once.
A request was considered, COM
ing from the horse collar factory
promoters, that a site for their
factory he donated them, to be
near the shoe factory. There was
no definite action taken.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
TWO WRECKS.

One on the Southern Pacific and One on
the Observation-Disclosures Delayed.
The delay of the Southern Paci-
fic passenger train from the east
this morning was caused by a
freight wreck at Borden, a station
between Schulenburg and Column
bus. A tramp was killed in this
wreck.
A freight wreck on the Interna-
tional last night at Marquee, be.
tween Jewett and Palestine, de-
layed the south-bound train two
hours this morning.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself to the well-in-
formed, to do pleasantly and eff
fectually what was formally done
in the crudest manner and disa-
greeably as we'll. To cleanse the
system and break up colds, head
aches, and fevers without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of
Figs. Manufactured by California
Fig Syrup Company.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
GRAY WILL REPORT.
His Opinion on the Sewer Work Requested
by the Council.

bis Uplnlon on the sewer WORK hequeSteu
by the Council.
Messrs. Katz, Crandall and
Katz, the lowest bidders on the
contract to construct the big out
fall sewer, were yesterday after
noon awarded the contract at the
city council meeting, the price
being $92, l44.30. 1t was left option
al with the contractors to use con-
crete or brick, according to the
specifications.
After this business was set
tied the council approved the
award OF $65 for sewer right-of-way
throught the Edmunds property,
south of the city.
An ordinance was presented and
laid over under the rules, granting
a franchise to j. K. Cochran to
erect and maintain telephone
service in this city, phones to be
provided at an annual rental Of not
more than $40.
A resolution was adopted re-
questing a report from Consulting
Engineer Gray on the sewer work
and to give his opinion as to wheth-
er the work will be finished wit hin
the required time.
Then the council adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
The Paint Gang Touched.

While the Southern Pacific paint
gang was working on the passen-
ger depot Monday afternoon,
someone broke into their car, locat-
ed near the wool house, and went
through their trunks. A fine rifle
and some clothing were stolen
from Jack Stark, a So hat and a
sixshooter were stolen from VIII
Robinson and a razor belonging to
man, named Ray, was stolen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
All for Mckinley.

At the meeting held at Alpine
on the 10th, of delegates from
Brewster, Pecos, Buchell and
Foley counties, eight delegates
were elected to attend the congress
sional and state conventions. The
convention declared for Mckinley
as their first choice for president,
and Reed and Allison for second
choice. Presidio county has also
declared for Mckinley.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Boats for Arkansas Pass.

Jason Hodges, a San Antonio
printer boy, is in the city from
Arkansas Pass, completing arrange
ments for morning paper to be
started at that place next Friday.
He says that the first steamer is
due at Arkansas Pass today and
that several boats will arrive from
Philadelphia about two weeks
from now,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
To See the World.

Search is being made in this city
by the police for a boy named
Grover Herring, who ran away
from his father, Sam Herring, in
Blanco City, recently, in company
with boy named Berry Galley.
Young Herring has an uncle,
DR.. Herring, in this city.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
Assaulted at Home.

Mr.. Joe Sinner was knocked
down last night In the yard of his
residence, on Oakland street, by a
providing negro whom he had dis.
covered lurking in the yard. The
negro escaped.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
FRIENDS

Was the greatest artistic success Of
the past dramatic season, and the
temperance ofso clever comedy,
and such an excellent company
being secured to interpret the vari-
Gus roles, should be warmly vel.
coined. Two performances will be
given at the Grand Opera house,
Thursday, February ID, matinee
and night.
FAST MAIL.
On next Friday and Saturday
evenings the doors Of the Grand
will swing wide open for the great
scenic production of Lincoln j.
Carter's "Fast Mail" The railway
has often been used by the dra-
matist, but never before to such an
extent IS in Carter's famous play,
"The Fast Mail. The company is a
most efficient one, and there is q
great deal Of fun to go with the
sensational effects. A special car
for the scenery is used, and every
detail Is carefully looked to in the
stage production of the play.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12

TIRE BEST is what the People
buy the most of. That's Whv
Hoods Sarsaparilla has the largest
sale OF ALL MEDICINES
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-02-12
PILLSBURY's BEST FLOUR

LEADS THE WOhLD.
Every pound guaranteed. II ct
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-12-04
Report on Flax.

DR.. a. w. Thornton, special agent
of the U. S. Department Of Agricul
ture, has at last received report from
Mr.. Barbour, as to the ton OF flax
sent from Puget Sound to be worked
up in the mills of Barbour & Sons,
Lisburn, Ireland. Mr.. Barbour, in
his letter, says:
"We congratulate you on the sue
cess of this experiment, which is far
beyond our expectations. We believe
there is great future before the flax
growers in the west of America. The
flax is eminently adapted for thread
making or warp yarn spinning pur-
pose. 1t is exceedingly strong and
works very we'll on the machines.
We are convinced that if flax is grown
on Puget sound it will be of the great
est Importance"