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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
a MIDNIGHT MARAUDER.
The veracieus Story of the Drummer ant
the Moth.

The Veracieos Story of the Drummer and
the Moth.
L am afflicted with 4 peculiar mania"
said the sociable drummer, "and IT
takes the form of an intense dislike TO
all the insect creation A child could
rout me with a June bug held HARM
lessly in its hand.
My worst adventure in that line &C.
CURED in q country hotel where the
windows were screened with dilapi-
dated mosquito-netting / had light
burning while slept, ard was awakened
oy scratching, such as cat would
make. This did not disturb me, as
like cats. But it was followed by loud
whirriog sound thatsset all my nerves
on edge, and sitting up 1 saw the gi-
gantic shadow of bird. When l in
vestigated it, / found that instead OF
bird the shadow was made by one OF
those immense nocturnal marauders
known as the midnight butterfly. If il
had been a giraffe could not have been
more afraid of it. seized wash basin,
and watching my opportunity turned
1T over the monster, inlprisoning him be-
meath. Then went to bed.
But not to sleep! That moth made
as much noise as q young pig, and at
last it lifted the basin, and pushed out
its formidable feelers and pop eyes.
seized an iron bootjack and fastened
the Insects prison with its weight The
next morning 1 told the landlord &c
chloroform it. 1t was handed about a:
q splendid specimen of its kind, but
beau an inglorious retreat.
THAT night after seeing that the
netting at the window was safe ! sal
down to write my orders for my house,
when scratch, scratch, came the iden-
teal noise Of the night before. Hooked
and there was Mr.. Moth Us lively -
ever, and, as it seemed 10 ne, twice as
large. No, was perfectly sober. He
had come out Of his chloroformed state,
and crept into MY room through the
same rent that had admitted him the
night before, and which had been over
looked. gave orders to have him
drowned, burned and buried, but / left
that town on the next train. Detroit
Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
BY A ROUNDksOUT ROUTE.
Course of a Missiouary's Letter FROM
Pitcairn to Tahiti.


In the possession of one of the mis-
sionary party recently arrived from the
south seas on the Adventist vessel Pit
cairn, is letter which has an inter.
esting and unique history. It travelled
about 1000 miles, while the distance
between the mailing point and its desri-
nation is but 1900 miles, and it went
the most direct route possible and Gid
not miscarry at any stage of its jour,
ney. The travels of the letter sent
from Pitcairn island to Tahiti show,
as nothing else can, the complete iso-
lation of the little Pacific paradise
founded by John Adams. Tahiti is only
about six days sail from Pitcairn, and
is the source whence loyesick Pitcairn.
ers take their wives. But letter-writing,
although it forms an important part
OF the courtship, is generally confined
to one letter, as when the answer is
received 1t is generally the arrival OF
the bride. Except a small vessel or a
man-of-war consents to carry letters
between the two points, which oppor-
tnnity rarely occurs. the only remain.
ing hope is from a passing ship, bound
from San Francisco or Portland to Eu,
rope. A gentleman now residing in
Oakland was once deputed to carry the
Pitcairn mail from Tahiti, and he told
the story of how it was done:
1--WE left San Francisco in the shin
City of Hanliow. and were of Pitcairn
island on Christmas day. Only about
one ship makes the island, and as we
should lose no ground by waiting
few hours We hove to and signaled to
Adams point Then the two boats
Queen Victoria and Admiral Drew came
off with two loads of vegetables. Gov.
Mccoy also came off and asked US to
carry some letters TO Tahiti. We rather
smiled at first, but when he produced
seven letters and told us that there
was no other way % send them wa
consented, and after paying for our
frult and vegetables we started OF our
trip. Those letters were the cause of
a good deal of inconvenience. When
the captain landed at England he took
the letters ashore and went TO the post
master Then he Was informed that h
must make an affidavit and must apply
to tho postmaster-general for IA cents,
the tariff for carrying letters from
countries not in the postal union.
Eventually the letters were landed in
the Falmouth post Office, after we had
carried them about 1900 miles. From |
Falmouth they went Southampton. and
were sent in the usual course of events
TO New York, another !. 1000 miles. Then |
they crossed to San Francisco and |
were put on board one of the Australian |
steamers and put off at the nearest |
point to Tahiti, their destination. The
remainder OF the journey was covered |
with a small boat. In all. the letters |
Travelled a distance OF over $4,000 miles |
md occupied four months and a half
en route San Francisco Call.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
GREATLY REDUCED EXCURSION
RATES VIA. Mo. PAC RY

10 the following points On dates named:
GTand Rapids. Mich-National Confer
ence or Charities and Corrections. June
20 10, a. one and 0ne-third fare for
round trip; certificate plan.
Hutchinson, kan.-Forepaugh & sells
Shows. June 18th, 1896. at SlSS Tor he
round trip.
Kansas city. Mo.-Annu2l Convention
Kansas Christian Endeavor societies
June 10 - 1856 Tickets VIII Dc soIi
June Sth 20 sth. with final limit for re-
turn including June 18Th, at one fare
for the round tri0
LeavenWorth. Kan.-Annual funniest
District OF Kansas. Tickets sold June
l2'h, 18th and 18th. with final limit OF
June 18th for return. at one fare for
the round trip.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
KANSAS CITY TO CINCINNATI
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS

The Wabash railroad is now running
through cars to Cincinnati on their fast
mail train, leaving Kansas City at $50
every evening, making practically no
change of cars from Kansas City to
Louisville, Cincinnati. Washington,
Baltimore and Philadelphia, and short
ening the time 10 all above places from
five TO eight hours. The Wabash is the
only line that does this.
H y. GARLAND
1i6 If Western Passenger Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
WICHITA TO ST. LOUIS
IN SIXTEEN HOURS AND FIFTY
MINUTES VIA MISSOURI
PACIFIC

The Kansas and Nebraska Limited"
train leaves Wichita at 2:30 p. m, daily
and arrives at ST. Louis next morning
90. No need OF hurrying yourself to
catch a morning train. Eat your din
ner at home. Take your after dinner
nap, after which you can take the Mis-
sorri Pacific Flyer and reach ST. Louis
for breakfast. Same time a. though you
had left on a morning train. Quick
time. Elegant service. City Ticket Of
fee, ia North Main street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Large areas have been desolated by the
oppressive requirements of the der
wishes, who plumber and slay without
remorse. Population he's declined and
agriculture is checked. The subject
races are, it is said. ripe for revolt and
q small army from Egypt may over
throw the Baltimore Sun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
FACTS WORTHY OF STRONG
EMPHASIS

The time from Wichita 10 ST. Louis
via Santa F'e route and Kansas City in
Guiding thirty minutes lay over al Kan
sas City. Is only l5i4 hours. making the
actual running time l434 hours. This is
the quickest time % 81. Louis. Smooth
track. elegant equipment and every
thing for comfort.
II going 10 st. Louis or beyond try
the quick time Santa Fe route.
Phone I59. ". TORREY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
SIXTEEN TO ONE

IN FAVOR OF THE MISSOURI
PACIFTC'S FAST TRAIN
The kansas and Nebraska Limited. q"
leaves Wichita at 2:30 p. m. daily. ar
riv4nS a. 81. Louis next morning 40
Through cars; no change. Elegant ser
wee. The popular train for all those at
tending the different national conven-
ucns 70 be held al st. Louis. City Tic
ket Office ia North Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Judge of the Kansas Court of
Appeals in ard for the Central Division
of the Southern Department. Subject to
the decision of the Republican conven-
ton TO be held at Newton. Kansas, in
June 1896. J. V. DAUGHERTY.
hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Office Of Clerk of the District
Court, subject to the action of the Repub-
icsn convention Of Sedgwick county.
c. Z. PEARS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Mothers will find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy especially vaiua BILE for
Group and whooping cough. 1t viii give
prompt relief and is safe and pleasant
We have sold il for several years and it
has never failed to give the most perfect
satisfaction. G.. w. Richards, Duquesne,
Pa. Sold by druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
FOUND,

That the passenger who goes 20 either
St Louis or Chicago or 10 points east
via the Great Rock Island Route. has
far the most enjoyable and comfortably,
trip. Best service. quick time and sure
connections. II you want everything
the best, be sure your ticket reads va
The Great Rock Island Route"
HI :. RAY. .. +. a,
Phone 100 Wichita. Kan
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier re-
siding at Monroe. Mich, was severely
afflicted with rheumatism but received
prompt relief from pain by using
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He SAYS:
AT times my back would ache so badly
that I could hardly raise up. If l had
not gotten relief l would not be here TO
write these few lines. Chamberlain :
Pain Balm has done me great deal of
good and 1 feel very thankful for il"
For sale by druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

I viii now sell without reserve my
white pony, Dick, cart, phaeton and
harness. Also Domestic sewing ma
chine. gasoline stove, rocking chairs,
tables, kitchen cupboard and a very
elegant book case. Please call at store
z0i East Douglas avenue.
lS-4t-S1-ti1-fr-S11
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Castozer 80 Why. h4ng u. mzaf
You're Tipi- = Of Dy Fizte siiA yeaF
hardkcrrhisL
teps Waiter - That's as ~hf Ia
go.-@ 20 pas = IN tn rs<zA seat vsssE,
sayhc7T.-Tsxzs SITE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
A Very Modern Antique.

All is not gold that glitters, and all
antiquities that come from Egypt ara
not genuine. A lady who recently re-
t1rned from that land of mystery
brought with her q terra Gotta figure
OF cat, which she saw with her own
Eyes dug up out of the ruins of Ear-
aac- She PAID a good price for it. and
was delighted with her purchase. In
fortunately. the other day i: was
Knocked down and smashed It's head
was then found 10 be stuffed with old
numbers of the Birmingham Poss and
Il bore other traces Of being distinctly
OF Brunnagem origin.-London Chron-
Gle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
ARE YOU GOING TO KANSAS CITY,
REMEMBER THE MISSOURI PA.
CIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY

is the ony line that runs strictly
Wichjta-Kansas City train. Leaving
Wichita at sos p. m, arriving at Kan
sas City next morning at 7:20. This
train is made up at Wichita, and there
fore always leaves on time. Nice chair
cars and Pullman slaepers.
Notice the leaving time. ard the next
time you go to Kansas City take che
Missouri Pacific. Always on time.
Never late. Fine equipment Leaves
Wichita at reasonable hoGr and ar
rives at Kansas City neither too late
nor too early. Ticket Office ia North
Main street. Depot corner Second and
" .chita streets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teething- 1t soothes the child softens
the gums. allays all pain. cures wind
cello, and is the best remedy for
di2rrhoea- Twenty-Five cents a bot
tle. Used by millions Of mothera
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

whaI Belly WAS sick, VIC gave her Castorfa-
When she was Child she cried Cor Cassoria-
When she became Mis-, she chung to CastoriA-
When she lad Children. she gavethem Cas.oris
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

The best way to Colorado is over the
Santa Fe Route. The fast train which
leaves Wichita at 3:45 p. m. arrives at
Colorado points the next morning. For
information call upon or address
W. TORREY, Agent,
Phone 139. Douglas Avenue Depot
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
CRIPPLE CREEK.
THE GREAT GOLD FIELD OF THE
MN EyTyE,ESNTTJ CENTIrRV

NINETEENTH CENTURY
Is easily reached via the Great Ms
souri, Pacific Railway. either via Pu-
colo. Colorado Springs. or both.
colorado express leaves Wichita daily
al 30 ?. m. arriving al Pueblo or
colorado Springs for breakfast Grip
pie Creek IS only a few hours ride from
Pueblo or Colorado Springs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
A New Drink.

Wallace's Cola Celery-the great
nerve tonic-refreshing and exhilerating
One glass VIII cure that tired feeling
end brace you up for all day At Wal
iace's drug store, S31 East Douglas ave.
+p
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

c. F. Harmening announces 10 his
friends and the public ;hat he Is 10
longer with the !. Closer Ta.rriaC Co.
and viii hereafter lie found at No. ~.
over Steese's hardware store. with J. L.
Mueller, where he Will he pleased 70 see
all dlQ-tF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
Machinery.

Engines, Separators. Swinging Stack
ers, Self Feeders, Riding and Gang
Plows. Hoe and Shoe Drills, Buggy
Poles. Shafts, Spring Seats, Wagon
Brakes, Axies, Steel Tlimbles, Etc We
have supply Of these frst-class goods
that must be sold. 1t will pay you to
Investigate.
BAKER GROCER COMPANY
6-Sun-tf Opposite Carey Hotel
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
Hack Line,

Exchange stables at Orlando and Stiia
water. We make a speciality of carry
ing passengers between these points
Travelling mems patronage solicited.
SHIVELY, VAN wYKE & SHIVEIY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
Hale FARE TO KANSAS CITY

On June S snd the Great Rock Is
sand route viii sell round trip tickets
no Kansas City, good until June Is Tor
return. al rate Of one fare for the round
trip. HAL :. RAY. D ?. \.
Is Wichita, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

ToMNE-"What is a tailor's goose. popf'
Pop suppose il is what be makes duck
trousers on. y onkers Statesman.
HE-'I am told that your .duirers' name
Is legion" She (blushiugl -"Oh, no, Ia
deed, his name Is Jones "-Bro0klyn Life
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

High art al low Irioss--pic.1re frames
Tor Instance, at about u their worth, a.
Martins art storo, North Main street.
y
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
Telephone 139.

The Tenth annual session of the Win
field, Kansas, Chautauqua Assembly
begins June 10th and closes June 25th.
For particulars address the president,
p. II. Albright. One fare round trip
on all railroads u-3Ot
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Hicks weather predictions. many
mink, As guess work. but it's a sure
thing tnat you get only the pest of meat rs
fresh fish, lard, etc. at Joe's market. ga
North Main street. d19-2t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Tell your cook not to get hot about
the menu-oan up phone No. 29S and
Whatlock will deliver, cuick. any sort OF
meat wanted. d19-Ir
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

WILL MKINLEY GET THERE9
You VIII Il you take the Great Rock
Island Route - the s., Louis Convsn-
non ana before the crowd. TOO. One
aare Tor the round trip. Tickets on sale
June IL, Il. and Is, good until June =
for returning. Is
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Through tickets. baggage checks.
maps. time tables and full information
about the Santa Fe route and Frisco
line can be obtained from their ticket
office al Douglas avenue station, which
is open until 10:40 p. m. every day. All
questions cheerfully answered.
W. TORREY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
a siaenl.r CaInci1sns..

gentleman from the north was
spending few days n Houston he
was stopping with leading citizen
whose acquaintance he had made ~
they entered the house, the stranger
asked:
Haven't you got any old relics OF The
Texas revolution
Allow ne 20 introduce you 20 nv
nother-in-law.- responded the H0ustoa
nan. IS the old lady. the widow % \
Texas veteran. entered the roeEz--Dal-
las Tex SITTER.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

The ticket offices OF the Santa Fe
route and Frisco line IN Wichita are at
the Douglas avenue station.
W. TORREY, Agent.
Telephone 1s9.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

If it required an annual outlay of
$4,000 to insure a family against any
serious consequences from an attack of
bowel complaint during the year there
are many who would feel il their duty
to pay it; that they could not afford to
risk their lives, and those of their FAM
lily for such an amount. Any one can
get this insurance for % cents, that be-
ing the price of a bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. In almost every neighborhood
some one has died from an attack of
bowel complaint before medicine could
be procured or a physician summoned.
One or two doses of this remedy viii
cure any ordinary case. II never fails.
Can you afford TO take the risk for so
small an amount? For sale by drug
giStS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
GOING TO TAKE \ VACATION
THIS SUMMER?

L SO. remember that the Great Rock
Island Route Is making very low rates
almost everywhere. in fact. Half Rates
e many points.
Now IS the time 70 take the long
needed rest. and the Rock Island peo-
pie are always glad 70 furnish such in
formation as 20 rates, routes. etc, as
You desire.
Through vesuhule express trains with
Sleepe.S and Free Reclining Chair cars.
Call on or address
Phone 80 Hal 5. RAY n. p. a.
Michita Kan
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09
TAKE THE MISSOURI

PACIFIC. KANSAS AND NEBRAS-
KA LIMITED" FOR ST. LOUIS.
Leaves Wichita at 2:30 p. m, arriving
at st. Louis next morning 7:20, making
,iiiect connections with all lines east.
NJ change of cars. Elegant service.
lily Ticket Office ia North Main street
Depot corner Second and Wichita SITS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

Mobile is 1857 niles frea New
York
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-09

GOOD ADVICE
TAKE THE SANTA FE
for
CRIPPLE CREEK;
Il Is the
BEST ROUTE
Phone 1S9. W. TORREY. Agent.
ohice-DoEglas Avenue Station
The sun., 1896-10-23
Yes, UncIe join Palmer.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SCS-Sfr' VIII you kindly
inform me II any OF the Presidential candidates or
vIcepre identIal candidates the ticket OF OF
the parties Mckinley, Bryan. Palmer. Levering. Ho-
bart, SewaIl Buckner. Johnson or Watson have ever
heretofore been voted or in the electoral cocge1
claim that the only one OF the candidates who 10 EN-.
titled to recognition account OF service a party
standard bearer is Charles H. Matchett OF Brooklyn
who the Socialist candidate for Vice President In
1892. Am correct? Il. W. II.
NEW YORK. oct. II.
the Socialist candidate for President this year
and for Nice-President in 1892, received no cleo
tora in 1892 in the electoral colleges OF tho
several States; he WAS not a candidate there.
The only one of the nominees for President or
Vice -Presiden: any CT tho tickets now in
nomination vas John NJ. Palmer of Illinois, the
candidate OF the Indianapolis Convention for
Pre- ident
In the Presidential election Of 1879 the State
OF Missouri was carried BY the Democrats BY a
majority OF 30, 900. Missouri had at that time
Ii electors. In the balloting for President. 6 Of
them voted for Thomas A. Hendricks. s for B.
Gratz Brown. and l for David Davis, Horace
Greeley, the Democratic candidate for Presi-
dent, having died on Nov. 20 1872. prior TO the
meeting of the electors in the several States in
December. The six Missouri electors who voted
for Gov. Hendricks for President voted for H.
Grstz Brown for Vice President. and the eight
Missouri electors who voted for B. Gratz Brown
for President distributed their votes among tho
Vice Presidential candidates as follows: George
W. Julian OF Indiana .. and John NJ. Palmer OF
Illinois 3. Gen. Palmer received 3 votes for
Vice President: In the election Of 1877"
The sun., 1896-10-23
The Police mt Meetings.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: The account
given in THE StN of this morning under tho
heading Hooted by Silver Men" OF the lack Of
judgment and of sagacity of Police Captain
Herlihy Is correct and exact. The meeting was
called by Democrats who favor the Gauss of
honest money. and tho arrangements OF the
meeting were in the hands of committee OF tho
"Wage-earners' Patriotic League" The police
arrangements were adequate. and had a COM
the men no disturbance or turmoil would have
been permitted. Moreover. the injudicous
election OF peaceable citizen who asked polite
question, which Major Byrne desired to answer,
but was prevented from answering, would have
been avoided.
talns 10 double one. First, and chiefly. they
do not know the law. or rather SO much of 1t as
devolves upon them to enforce, and, second, in
their excess of zeal to make a record " and
thus secure promotion. they overdo the work
intrusted to them. Herlihy, | believe, ha,
beon policeman since september, 1877, and of
his abilities IA an officer | have no opinion to
express; but. clearly, he is entirely untitled for
the charge of political meetings at a place so
large as Cooper Union. The precinct over which
he presides extends from Houston to Four
1t includes n larger number of meeting halls
than any other precinct In town. and 1t Ia for
this reason that in campaign times an officer
capable OF handling crowds should, naturally,
be in charge OF 1t. These are no times to elect
orderly persons from political meetings 10
which they have been invited. Herlihy shonld
desist. NJ. n.
New YORK Oct 90.