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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12

may mean, as we said before, failure or
success. We have gone through many
long, dark days of disappoin rment and
failure Let US, while We can, all go
together and pull aside the dark veil OF
despair and let the bright sunlight of
success and happiness come IN
These are some OF the facts which
the farmers Of Sedgwick county viii
take hold OF If placed IN the right light
They know that something is the matter
They can not raise grain at profit and
sell il at the present rates How can
the rates be raised is the question tha;
interests them, and there will be no trou
bic in making them see that the build
ing and maintaining and operating OF
an elevator al Wichita is the only solu-
ton Of the vexed problem
THE report has gone out that the
farmers are asked for a donation or
bonus. and this is the only reason that
more have not responded already. !
feel certain that when the subject is
thoroughly understood by the. farmers
OF the county they viii take hold OF the
matter and push IL 10 successful con-
clusion. They will take hold when
once the matter is properly laid before
them and il can not be done in better
way than by series OF meetings held
throughout the county. / hope to see
the meeting al Haysville on Saturday,
June Is, well attended, and the commit
tee may not be surprised If they are ask
ed a thousands questions
THE grain men, merchants. business
men and commercial club have al
taken hold Of this matter and yet there
is not one of them that will raise a
bushel of grain to sell. They will not
pay the excessive freight rates, but the
men who will is the men who raise the
grain. This is a golden time TO them.
1t means a profit or a loss. II means
an advance an every acre Of corn, rye.
wheat, oats and hay in this vicinity. or
else il means a decline. To believe that
the farmers will not take hold OF this
matter is 10 assume that l belong to a
class who have not sufficient brains 10
understand their own interests. Farm
ers may be a little awkward at an even
ing dress party, but when II comes
down to cold figures OF farming at a
profit or at a loss they generally get
hold Of the right end OF the dilemma. 1.
for one, will be for the big elevator
first, last and all the time"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
ABE MARTIN BADLY HURT
Santa Fe Train Runs Over Him and Cut
ON One of His Legs.

on One of His Legs.
Abe Martin. brakeman on the Hutch
inson branch of the Santa Fe met with
an accident yesterday, which will make
him \ cripple for life.
While coupling cars at Sylvia upon
the return trip yesterday evening. Mar
tin attempted to couple the engine 10
the train. but just as he motioned for
the engineer 70 back up. his foot caught
in the guards and he was unable 10 ex-
tricate il or to signal the engineer to
stop.
Seeing his danger. Martin threw him
self at the side Of the track, just as the
wheels Of the tender crushed across his
legs at the ankle. and before the engine
was stopped five wheels passed over him
including one OF the huge drivers
Martins presence Of mind saved him
from death and also prevented any
other part OF his body being injured. es
he succeeded il keeping his other foot
from under the wheels.
The injured man was taken to Hutch
lnson and taken to his home in the
Santa Fe block. Drs. SidIinger and
CollaGsy were called and after eXamina
ton concluded that smputation was
necessary. The operation was per-
formed at o'clock last night by these
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
ARRESTED FOR GRAND LARCENY
CoIored Hotel Porter OF Hutchinson Falls
into .he Arms of sutton.


into .he Arms of sutton.
Late Wednesday night Harry Sutton
received a telegram from Hutchinson
TO be on the lookout for John johnson, a
colored man Of that place, who was ac-
cused Of stealing in the neighborhood of
$40. Harry strolled down in the gay col
ored section Of the city and John John
son fairly ran into his arms. The
Hutchinson News tells the story in de-
tail, as follows:
The News of yesterday published an
account OF the stealing of 1875 from
the Reno house.
At the same time the money was
missing, the colored porter, John john
son, was also made conspicuous by his
absence. This was considered a some
what strange coincidence, as the loss of
the money was discovered about break
fast time, and Johnson was in the habit
OF showing up about that hour with a
regularity which boded no gain to the
man who furnished provender.
John was called, but he did not ans
wer. He was diligently searched for,
but he did not appear. Consequently
the sheriff was appealed 10 with the re-
quest from the landlord TO at least
bring back his porter, even If he could
not restore to the safe the missing mon
ey. To lose 1875 and a porter at the
same time was something which called
for a protest and an attempt at recov-
cry.
Sheriff Patten telegraphed to the
neighboring cities and requested the
officials to keep lookout for John
son, and at 5 O'Clock last night he re-
ceived message from Wichita stating
that his man had been taken in charge
by the police. The sheriff went down
TO Wichita last night and returned this
morning with Johnson sefely in his
care
When arrested, the porter had s31.51
in his pockets. which he cannot salts
factorily account for, and he is held
for ri
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
MET AN OVATION.
Miss Florence Flower Warmly Greeted II
the AudttOrfuu

At the Chicago Conservatory concert
given by the pupils OF Nine. Dove BOettl
at the Auditorium recital hall last even
ing Miss Florence Flower made a de-
c.ded hit She sang MY Heart at
Thy Sweet Voice" exciting the large
audience 70 uproarious applause. Misc
Flower has rich, powerful voice aud
me, commanding presence. and the
critics predict bright future for her
The concert was In the nature Of a CON-
Plin~-tary 10 Miss Flower previous TO
her departure Tor her home at Wichita.
Kan. and was complete success. For
two years past she has been studying
for grand opera. and has about reached
the pinnacle OF success
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12

two physicians and the patient IL re-
ported as resting very comfortably.
One of the sad features about the &C
cident is the fact that Martins wife is
now visiting in Colorado.
Mr.. Martin is the son of Mrs. H. L.
Martin Of the West Side,Sthis city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
Cripple

The. iron grasp of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
of the blood Is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains Of rheumatism
until Hoods Ssrssparilla cures.
''Nearly four years ago became af-
fiicted with scrofula and rheumatism.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
Gard of ThankA

For the great kindness and sympathy
which we received during the ilioess
and death OF our dear daughter. We de-
sire 10 express thus publicly our deepest
gratitude. Although death came 20 her
among strangers. yet friends came. snd
strangers and friends Wed with each
other IN Efforts 70 relieve her suffering
To one 50 loving the iCve OF others was
al lnenabie blessing
THOMAS .. HOSS.
LAURA p. EOSS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
WILL pUsICAL TREAT
Grand Time Anticipated at the .sOdditys'
Social Tonight

The Oddly social 10 be given tonight
by the Lilac club of the Central Christ
ian church al the home Of l. ". GIL.
24l North Emporia avenue, promises
TO be one OF the most pleasant affairs
ever presented in open air IN the city
The lawn VIII be well iighted and beau
t;fully decorated Among other at
tractive features viii be a gypsy for
tune teller. and flower contest The
following its the program:
Piano SOlo-.--.-...---.---A Mss Du Four
AA4S QU2[IeNte-
Messrs. johnson, Blake. Ayers. GIN
Mandolin and guitar.
$500. Ella and Horace Richards
NVcdl 500 .-..-.....-.--------A Miss Aunn
AALio So4o-- MISS NilLlfOrd
FNSS4tS-l4en- ..--..-----.----M Miss jenkins
Vocal SOLO Mrs. Bake
Piano 500. Dpd-ks
Mandolin and guitar.
MessrS Wilkins. Pechin and Sutton
Piano Mss Jessie Clark
Admission free
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12

When in Chicago Miss Flower rec-iv-
ed many fiattering notices from the
Chicago Inter Ocean and other dsilies
in reference 10 her ability as a singer.
as the folio wing notice will show.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12

ing MS r1-sm mate BY maria ge-J01nTy
Ar5ogsst-that he says 20 viii grT ma
ried - the hrsz gzri that pTopos-s -
HIN. Propose early and AVOID the rslsn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12

Rev. Chss. E. Brandt OF Lincoln. Neb.
the patsor-elect of the FIRST Presbyteri-
an church OF this city. arrived Thurs
day morning and will enter upon his
duties on next Sunday morning. He Il
Rev. DR.. winters successor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
GOING TO IT. LOUIS
Two SleePers TO 1T. Louis for Aceomoda-
tion OF Republican,

Tomorrow and Sunday. June Is and IA
the Missouri Pacific Railway company
will run two special sleeping cars on the
Kansas and Nebraska Limited 10 St.
Louis. leaving here AZ $50 ?. m. and ar
rivir-S<at 20 a m. Many OF our proni-
nent citizens are booked 70 20 on this
ST Louis flyer.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12
ICE CREAM FREEZER WEEK
Al PAGES
HARDWARE STORE.
Buy the Best
TEE WHITE MOUNTAIN

IL the standard freezer Of the world. ~
is the only triple motion freezer and
makes the snoOthest cream % az. IN
from Four 10 six minutes
During this week we via make TIE
following spe,ial prizes 90 thls ceic-
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During This week we win make TIE
following spe,ial prizes 90 thls celr-
hrated freezer:
Two quart White Mountain......s 81 IS
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The ARCTIC freezer Is the next besS.
and - The equal OF other rnakeS We
VIII cut prices this week on Arctis
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Two quart Arctic............al IS each
Three quart Arctic.........- s. each
-Four quart ArCilc, 90 e0ssh
six quart ArCtic............. 50 each
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With each freezer ~ give book OF
receipts for making fce cream. frozen
puGdings. water and fruit ices. By Mrs
Lincoln. author q the Hoston Cook
Book. No extra charge for shipping 10
out % town buyers.
We have a large stock % atep lad
ders. grindst0nsz. scythes. grass books,
whet rocks. lawn mowers. wire screen.
cherry seederH. dog mnzzics and rope
OF best quality. az prices "a suit the
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Ten quart gaivan.zed pals Is c~nt&
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SIS +. Douglas Wichita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-12

After the Train Left Florence a Gang of
Buns Mounted it and Got into Trouble
With the Crew-One of Them Pulled
Revolver and Shot Foy In the Head. the
Bullet Lodging at the Base of ahe Brain
His Condition is Serious-The Buns
We're Following the Circus-one Ar
rested Here.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

more OF the same kind. ending with a
declaration that one term was enough
for any man.
In fact, however, the real issues OF the
campaign related to currency and
banking and the tariff. As 10 the lat
ter, the Harrison Tor whig) doctrine
was not so high as later tariffs. Harri-
sons position on that subject was au-
thoritatirely stated in these words: He
Is in favor of such judicious tariff regu-
lations as shall provide for the actual
wants of the government and protect
the national industry. without afford
ing the means of extravaganza, or a
surplus beyond what may be necessary
to discharge its current and existing
obligations" holding it ito be the duty
OF the government to keep its expenses
within its ordinary revenues" II was,
however. the opinion of Gen. Harrison
and his supporters that even upon this
moderate view of tariff legislation a
sufficient protection might be had 10
give to the farmers profitable prices
for their products, and to the artisans
and laborers OF the country constant
employment, fair wages. and prompt
pay-in short, "S2 a day and roast
beef
Among the whig pictures described
by Amos Kendall as vulgar" we re-
produce two OF the most characteristic,
entitled respectively Harrison and
Prosperity Van Buren, and Ruin"
The method of these pictures is familiar
enough now. but they were a great deal
of a novelty then, and rendered power
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

not brfore be hal made an appointment
TO meet his fair hostess at a not far dis
tant day. The courtsaip extended over
a period Of only two weeks, and one
morning Jessie was missing. She had
clopcd with her Robin Hood.
She remained with him for several
months, riding with the sang on sever
al fOrages, but usually staying at The
cabin and acting as h~ousekceper and
cook. Bob taught her 20 shoot and to
ride. and she soon became proficient in
the use of the revolver and rifle and not
afraid TO mount the widest broncho.
She vontured where even the brayest
OF the gang were afraid to go, and II Is
related that at II time she plunged in
TO the North Canadian with her pony
when 1t was running BANK full and not
one o; the boys dared folloW until they
were goaded to 1t by her revilings and
epithets.
About this time Bob an Bill Chris
tian were arrested for killing Deputy
Sheriff Turner, of P~ottawatomie coun-
~, who vas attempting to arrest them
Tor cattle stealing. This was the first
murder that could be brought home to
them, and the prosecution was thorough
and prompt. They were convicted of
the murder and sentenced to long
terms in the pen~itentiary, and were
brought TO Oklahoma to await the ac-
ton to prison. Jessie was a constant
attendant at the trial and at the Pot
tawatomie Jail, bringing her lover nice
things to drink, and when they were
taken to San Francisco for safc-keep-
Ing, pending their transportation to the
penitentiary, she followed them and
was n daily visitor at the Jail.
Jessie succeeded in smuggling three
rcvolvers to them, with thirty rounds of
ammunition. The attemptto escape was
to be made on Sunday, June 30, and on
FriCay, after she had performed her
mission. Jessie went to their old home,
ncar Violet Springs. Okla, to await her
lovers coming. Sunday came and the
attempt vas made. The two Chris
Trans and James Casey. another muir
derer confined in the Jail. ovcrpowered
the jaiier and made their way into the
street.
~ sabbath stiffness was over the city,
1t being about 3 o'clock in the evening.
and very few citizens abroad. The dcs-
pciatc men, each with a cooked revolv-
er in his hand, ran down the street.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

Ing" Above everything else, however
according to the same authority, was
the use Of money without stint, the
abuse Of official station, and privilege
without restraint. and the violation OF
law without reserve altogether form
ing "a flood of Generalization" In
some of the states resting in stagnant
pools. communicating the atmosphere OF
liberty, and threatening death to every
thing %virtuous, noble, and free'-even
TO the republic itself.
This was putting the case very
strongly. but no doubt Mr.. Kendall de-
voutly believed all he alleged.
The Harrison men-o:herwise the
whigs-were not in the least moved by
the complaints and charges of the
democrats. otherwise the "locofocos.'
but continued to hold their big meet
ings. to exhibit their vulgar pictures.
to sing their doggerel rhymes, to drink
their hard cider, and 70 drag their
canoes n log cabins on wheels
through the streets and along the coun-
try roads. They got back" at the To-
cofocos with charges quite as serious
as those against which they were called
upon to defend. They declared that
Mr.. Van Buren-whose father had kept
a country tavern-was an aristocrat:
a monarchist, in fact; who lived in
royal style in White House. who ate
his soup out of spoons of gold and his
pie with knives of silver: who honor
ed the rich and despised the o who
demanded a standing army of 10000
men under his own control. for what
sinister purpose of enslavement of the
people is easily inferred. He had wasted
public revenues. had increased the pub
lie expenditures, and had added 500
100000 to the public debt. He was
hostile to the churches in all their
sects, and sought the destruction OF the
ministers of religion. He was the
enemy of free labor. who aimed to
bring the wages of American workmen
to the European level, and to destroy
profits of American farmers.
Among the minor charges were two;
That he had established new minis in
it cost 40 per cent. of the value
gold eagles to coin them, and that
out ten-cent pieces at a cost Of
thirty cents each! And a great deal
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

Hberating upon them. formulated
further views and opinions Tor the in
formation of the delegations.
The delegations assembled tor a third
time. and, further informed. again con
sidered and balloted. and again sent
their ballots to the aggregated com
mitteos, who again compared. consid-
cred and formulated. This general
process was repeated until a majority
of the votes was found to have been
cast for a particular candidate. Upon
discovery Of a majority he fact was
communicated TO the delegations in
general convention assemble for their
consideration" the majority OF the
delegates from each state casting the
vote of the state.
Ii was by means OF the foregoing
singNlarly elaborate and remarkable
system of procedure that Mr.. Clay was
defeated and Gen. Harrison nominated
by a majority of AZ over the united
votes OF Gen. Scott and Mr.. Clay. Scott
receiving 10 votes, Mr.. Clay 90, and
Gen. Harrison AS.
The campaign that succeeded was one
OF extraordinary excitement and in
cident. According to Mr.. Benton It was
conducted on the Harrison side by the
banks and their agents, who used
money in fabulous amounts, and in
ways not dreamed Of
In an address TO the country Amos
Kendall declared that contempt of the
people lay at the bottom of the whole
Harrison scheme electioneering." I'VE
have seen vast asscmblages collected
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

sister died. The remaining brother
went to Montana to embark in the stock
business and Jessie and her mother
were left alone to struggle with the
world. The little girl was placed in
school at 6 years OF age and made rapid
advances. When Jessie reached the age
of 10 her mother married a cattlcman
named Woods, and in April. 1889, the
family moved to Oklahoma and took up
a homestead in Pottawatomie county.
Up to this time and four months after
coming to this county Jessie's life was
like that of most all girls Of tender
age-uneventful. About the house
she was bright, apt and decorous and
thought of little else save going TO
meeting" doing home work and read
ing novels.
But n day Bob Christian called at
Jessie's home, met the little brunette,
and ii was a case OF love at first sight,
at least as far as she was concerned.
Bob and two others of his gang had
stopped there for something to eat, and
Bob, while waiting for the meal, made
love 10 the cook. He was a very pre-
sentable young desperate. The meal
over Roh mounted and rode away. but
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

together he said, lat great labor and
cost. not to respond to any principles,
or to listen to any argument, but drown
the voice Of reason in the shouts OF
revssry and to lead captive the feelings
OF the people in a senselcss excitement.
aroused by the hauling OF log cabins,
canoes, and cider barrels through the
streets; the display Of banners with
unmeaning notices; The singing Of
doggerel rhymes, and the exhibition Of
vulgar pictures; riot and drunkenness,
joined with the mummery and mock
eTy-all alike disgracesul and insult
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-06-19

Harrison at Harrisburg in December.
1888, a nomination effected by the most
extraordinary of sharp political CON
~trivances. ingenious and complicated
beyond anything ever since attempted
in a national conventions: that was in
tended to defeat and did defeat MIR.
Gay, whose nomination. except for this
~contrivanCe, was almost certain to have
been made.
The operation of the contrivance re-
ferred to was as follows: Each of the
delegations in the convention selected
a committee of three of It's own mem
bers, to which committee the members
of h delegation delivered their sew
eral views and opinions" as to the
nominations for president and vice
president most desirable 20 be made.
The committees. thus selected and in
structed, met together in one body, and
after comparing the views and
opinions" of the delegations. proceed
cd to formulate their own. These were
reported back to the delegations. The
delegations. enlightened in this way,
then proceeded separately In ballot for
candidates. The results of these
ballotings were laid before the COM
mittees again, aggregated into one
body. who, after comparing and de-