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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
KANSAS IN WASHINGTON.

Formerly, when speaking of what
Kansas was doing in Washington, it
| was generally Of some reference to the
movements OF the Kansas delegation
when it was solidly Republican and a
recognized power. Now, with a Pop
delegation. the names of the individuals
of which cannot all be called by one
man in ten in the state. it is different.
Kansas is not known officially in Wash
ington outside of Senator Baker and
Baker had Republican colleague of
equal ability and energy with himself.
and the six Pop congressman were men
of affairs instead of being mere no.
bodies or local demagogues. the oppOr-
tunitieS for Kansas TO be heard from
under the present administration would
be undeniably great But for the fact
of Lucien Bakers presence, Kansas
wouldn't amount TO much more in
Washington than Arkansas. outside of
the interior and postoffice departments,
in which good luck and timely work as
signed the state two active representa-
tives. But we note by the dispatch allud-
ed to that kansas is in Washington this
week. in the persons of Chester l. Long
and 1heo. Botkin, from the Big Sew
enth; ID. Z. Anthony, from Leaven-
worth, and Cy. Leland from Topeka.
1t is stated that Long is looking after
department business; that Anthony is
looking after Leland, and that Leland
is looking after division OF the state
into two federal judicial districts, 10
which latter scheme there seems little
or no opposition. 1t is asserted in the
same connection that Botkin is ambl
tious for the nomination for congress in
this district, he holding that he could
make as good a run against Jerry Simp-
son or other Pop for congress as could
Long. Leland has succeeded in having
one Osborn, son of Secretary Osborn,
under the Lewelling administration,
bounced from the Pension Agency,
whose place Leland will fill with an old
soldier. What else Kansas has on
hand in Washington the dispatch failed |
TO state.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
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= Middlsport ~. " special = a. foi-
lows: Mrs. Robert Drew. sad % be fha
~eslihisst woman IN Niagara county. wss
buried yesterday. December ID from her
home here. after sle aad tW.ce been pgo-
noUnced dead ard once been reS1scitsteE
Mrs Drew feE II Of typhoid fever sey-
erai weeks sEo- She apparently expired
last Sunday nno-ainE- After sns aa3 besn
places Il coffsn she suddenly szt up ard
began 70 speak sbs zss removed % oar
bed. ard al fhs Physicians IN ;se lSEa
hss:erea 20 sSfs1G heT-
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Tuessay Elorning. a1d tse physicians So
she Vas dead Her fznily .ns.stsd she
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

ports. But it seems that some of them
came back cured of their free and go
easy theory. Henry F. Merritt of Chi
cago was one of Mr.. Cieveland's favor
ties. Mr.. Merritt was good free trad
er when he went abroad. and he be-
lieved in ad yaiorem duties as the only
duties that should be levied. Mr.. Mer-
ritt came home a believer in specific
duties and tariffs for protection. His
experience abroad had convinced him
that Europe was against this country,
and that European manufacturers
would defraud the United States out of
tariff duties in every way possible. He
said that he had found that German
manufacturers would not sell direct 10
American importers because they all
had their agents in New York and pre-
ferred to consign their goods 20 those
for no other reason than that they in
tended to undervalue them and defraud
this government out of its just revenues.
Mr.. Merritt still believes that ad val
orem duties are the better in theory. but
they are not applicable to the dealings
with European manufacturers. Mr..
Merritt came home a good protectionist
and an advocate of specific duties.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
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Daily eagle
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.
AMERICAN PUsILLANIMITY.

For~five years or more the most I'M
portant islands on the face of th'
globe. stragetically considered, have
Sought TO become identified with anC
TO be in the possession of the unltec
States. In the dethronement OF
coarse and gross old queen the last ob
stacle TO annexation was removed. Ihe
Islands became a miniature American
republic. in the hands Of friends and OF
Americans. Had General Ben Harrison
remained six months longer in the
White House we would have long since
come into peaceful possession of this the
greatest. If not the only, naval station
IF fhe Central Pacific ocean. But Grow
sr Cleveland never stood by America or
en American in anything when there
was any danger Of giving Offense to for
eign royalty, and now as result of his
sycophantic policy the Hawaiian
Islands may be lost. The dispatches OF
Yesterday morning announce that Eng
land, taking advantage OF American
yacillation, will take in the Islands and
put Kaiulani on the throne.
This is about what may be expected.
If America had proved first class
power in spirit, as in name, she would
not only have been in control of this
central Pacific station, and owned the
Klondike and maintained Bering as an
enclosed sea, which she bought and
paid for. but would have just as surely
nossessed the West India Islands,
whereby she could not only for all time
enforce the Monroe doctrine but control
the destinies of the two American con-
tinents.
But America is noted for blow and
hack down. Little Austria, the other
day. hauled up one of her war-ships be-
fore a port of Turkey and gave the sui
tan twenty-four hours to settle up for
an outrage committed against an Aus
trian merchant in Armenia. The Sultan
not only settled but punished the Arabs
who did the robbing. For four years
the American minister, Terrill Of Texas,
mas been importuning the Sultan 10
make good some outrages committed
against some American missionaries
but without avail. A week or two ago,
q half-breed Dutchman was imprisoned
in Haiti, whereupon Bumption Bill, en-
pefor of Germany, charged Haiti five
thousand dollars day for such impris-
onment and at the muZZle of some big
Krupp guns gave the Haitian president
Just ,.twenty-fou hours in which to set
tle.@ The same young emperor A few
weeks ago landed shipload of his ma
rines in China, taking possession of a
fort and the surrounding country, only
because of a violation of a little treaty
stipulation upon the part Of China.
These United States, in all such emer
gencies, busters and backs down, as she
did in the Bering sea business, as she
has practically done in giving up her
seal fisheries to Canada. as she is doing
in the Cuban trouble, in which island
15O millions of American money is in
vested. and as she will probably do in
The Hawaiian matter 1t is to be hoped
chat when Miss kaiulani becomes queen
of Hawaii under the patronage of Eng
land she will give all Americans just
twenty four hours to get off her side of
the earth
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19
An Krp.r, IN the Bu,ines..

(FroEl the Atlanta Consiitufion.l
In selscting a jury n a southern court q
lawyer IN a murder case asked a hardy
rnountainesr:
DO you beieve in capital punishment -
'Iz capital punishment"
Yes
'Nsw. don't. I'm asis capital where
ever / sees IL
My sood man, you dcn't understand ne
question. In plain words II tse prisoner
here should 5s found guilty woald yoss CO.
jsct % hanging him
NO; his~ replied Jac nsn- I've burg
,iozeas IN my day. Feci =. ! azEgS 'er
every tine / tssEk saey resd =. Al
wan. Is ro,e-"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

bility of ever being found by even the
explorers who shall finally reach the
point from which there is no east or
west or north, but every direction is
south: where the sun and the moon and
the stars all rise and all set in the south !;
where all four points of the weather
vane point only soIth-where there is no
other direction except the one leading
to the land of the living.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

\ gentleman talking 20 a friend about
the antiquity Of his family. which he car
red up 20 Noah. was told that he was
a mere mushroom All" said re. thow 50.
pray?'' Why replied the other. '.whsa
I was in Wales pedigree OF particular
family was shown 20 me: II filed about
five large skins Of parchment, and Eear
70 the middle OF it was nose II the mar
gin. About this time Tue worid was Gre
aisl :"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Up in the Klondike the miners are now
having only four hours of daylight. But
they entertain themselves during the long
nights telling each other what big chunks
OF food they use to throw to the dogs back
home
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

In his time James A. Garfield said he
would not annex Hawaii TO the United
States If Uncle Sam were given 500, ,0o0. .0G0
bonus for doing 1t. 1t is plain Mr.. Gar
field was never in the packing house bus
mess
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

1t is probable that you cannot recall who
Edhem Pasha IS. Yet only six months
ago the whole world was watching Edhem
and he. poor man. thought the universe
had been wound up and was working for
his own delectalion.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Congress is now spending thousands Of
dollars 4 day scheming to find some way
to cut down the deficit, just as many a
woman spends $40 for trimmings TO build
former season,
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

A New Jersey man who fought another
man for the hand of girl, has quit her af
ter years married life. in that time she
probably showed that hand.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Is Oklahoma lucky this year? The re-
cent earthquake there upset a dice-box
and threw three SKIES.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

General Lew Wallace insists that this
country must teach the fresh japanese
a lesson by licking them But we would
have 70 fight The idea that the Japan
army was good only at fan drills. dissi-
pated when China took hold OF the live
wire of war
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Kaiulani may yet be queen of Hawaii.
The Hawaiians are no chumps. If they
can't be part of the United States they
want TO be a part of England.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

In this nation during the recent open
season it IS estimated that 125000 deer have
been killed. This is a wonderful record
for the deer when il is figured out that
$500, ,0000O0 shots were taken al them.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Young Mr. Ekles Is out Of office Being
parents didn't give him the initials S. II.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

In much reading, there is great forget
fulness. And Mrs. Waikup Ketcham and
lots of other people thank heaven for it.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

In the dazzling grandeur OF his arctic
home, there must be times when Santa
Claus leans up against the sunny side of
an iceberg and wonders why somebody
doesn't sometime give him a present
bough. with somebody's else money.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Alphonse Daudet, the French author, Is
dead. And many young man who read
'Sappho," in the cathedral gloom of his
fathers attic, drops silent tear.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

A Kansas man has invented female suf-
frage doll When pressed, instead of say
ing Papa and mamma" it says 81 don't
belong to you; give me to your brother
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

An eastern author says: when a girl
likes a man she amuses herself by Won
dering how ne would look If she should sud
denly put her hands on his shoulder and
say: Now. 1 am going to kiss YOU in
COOL authoritative tone Wei. just let her
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

ne should explain why the poor, dwarfish
poems of that country are not crucified on
a cross of gold; also on what they are
crucifipd
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

President Mckinley is toying with dyn-
amite when he upholds civil service. which
IS merely movement 10 take the politi
clans out of politics, and Viii some day
result in a wholesale withdrawal OF neces-
sary nuts, screws and bolts OF party ma
chirsry
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

After long, tedious and conscientious ef-
fort 10 discover the real facts in the case
of the row over that exiled French officer
the average reader comes to the conclusion
it is certainly a dry fuss.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Bryan is bright, handsome and beloved,
but mob is already forming to take him
in hand if he uses in his future speeches
the phrase: when 1 was in Mexico etc.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Uncle Sam should have a fire built un-
der him. He should move. About the
smallest thing ne could do would be to
allow a restitution of monarchy in Ha-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Just now to a man up a tree it looks
very much as though he were doomed to
the reckless wreckfulness of very small
boy-for now the man up a tree is the
jumping jack.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

1t has been discovered that Bismarck is
of Hebrew descent. But as he lives on
Inter dem Linden street and not on Lom-
bard street, the Populis,s will forgive him.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

Prospective Christmas givers, by refer
ence TO page S12, Revised Code of North
Pole, S. Claus, judge, viii see that it is
not criminal to raise the. price tag on a
Christmas present.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-19

waii.
After Bryan has returned from Mexico
poems of that country are not crucifed on
a cross of gold; also on what they are
crucified.
Just now to man up tree, it looks
very much as though he were doomed to
the reckless wreckfulness of very small
boy-for now the man up tree is the
jumping jack.
Prospective Christmas givers, by refer
ence to page Sl2, Revised Code of North
not criminal to raise the price tag on a
Christmas present.
After long, tedious and conscientious ef-
fort 10 discover the real facts in the case
of the row over that exiled French officer
the average reader comes to the conclusion
it is certainly dry fuss.
In this nation during the recent open
season it IS estimated that 125,0oO deer have
been killed. This is a wonderful record
for the deer when il is figured out that
2,Soo 100000 shots were taken al them.
Up in the klondike the miners are now
having only four hours of daylight. But
they entertain themselves during the long
nights telling each other what big chunks
OF food they use to throw to the dogs back
home.
In his time James A. Garfield said he
would not annex Hawaii TO the United
States if Uncle Sam were given sl00, ,0oo. .0G0
bonus for doing II. 1t is plain Mr.. Gar
field was never in the packing house bus
mess.
Congress is now spending thousands Of
dollars day scheming to find some way
to cut down the deficit, just as many a
woman spends $40 for trimmings TO build
up a hat around an old feather from a
former season.
1t is probable that you cannot recall who
Edhem Pasha IS. Yet only six months
ago the whole world was watching Edhem
and he. poor man. thought the universe
had been wound up and was working for
his own delectalion.
In the dazzling grandeur OF his arctic
home, there must be times when Santa
Claus leans up against the sunny side of
an iceberg and wonders why somebody
doesn't sometime give him a present
bough. with somebody's else money.
An eastern author says: when a girl
likes man she amuses herself by Won
dering how ne would look If she should sud
denly put her hands on his shoulder and
cool. authoritative tone Wei. just let her
Try it.
President Mckinley is toying with dyn-
amite when he upholds civil service which
IS merely movement 10 take the politi-
clans out of politics. and Viii some day
result in a wholesale withdrawal OF neces-
sary nuts, screws and bolts OF party ma
ch.nery.
General Lew Wallace insists that this
country must teach the fresh japanese
a lesson by licking them. Bu; We would
have 10 fight. The idea that the Japan
army was good only at fan drills. dissi-
pated when China took hold OF the live
wire of war.
4 gentleman taking 20 a friend about
the antiquity of his family. which he car
red up 20 Noah, was told that he Vas
a mere mushroom. All" said ne. -1ow 50.
pray?" Why" replied the other. 'whsa
I was in Wales. pedigree OF particular
family was shown 20 me: II filed about
fve large skins OF parchment, ent nesr
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Speaker Reeds Farewell.

Before declaring the House adjourned
yesterday without day. Mr. Reed addressed
the representatives briefly. He said:
Gentlemen of the House of Representa-
tives: Two years ago you were summone
to your share of legislative work which
could not be otherwise than disagreeable,
disappointing and unsatisfactory, for 1t ir-
volved dismal struggle to adapt mar
rowing income to the growing wants of q
great nation, growing to be still greater.
You were most of you, untrled in your
new vocation. How others have performed
their share of the task il is not for us to
say But IL is proper for me TO say that
your share of the divided duty has been
reformed with so much readiness ana
good sense that even among the asperities
of d heated campaign there was no room
for any attack upon the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Il am sincerely grateful for the kind ex-
pression of your confidence and esteem:
but | am still more grateful for the daily
kindness and good will on the part of
every me mber on both sides of the House.
ITO all of you, then, gentlemen. OF all
parties L offer the sincere expression of the
highest personal regard"
Evening star., 1897-03-05
THE INAUGURATION STARS.
A Handsome Record and Souvenir for
Ten Cents.

An interesting souvenir of the Inaugural
ton is a set of the inaugural editions of
The Evening Star. March 3, A., and d.
giving complete and handsomely Illus
trated record of all the events attending
the induction of the new President into
office. This includes Thursdays Star, with
a complete story of the inaugural ce1e-
monies and the great parade in honor of
the new President and today's issue. with
a full description of the inaugural bail
and the festivities that closed the day.
The complete set of papers VIII he mailed
to any address for ten cents. Single copies
in wrappers can be obtained at The Star
office counter for two cents a copy.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Dufy's Pure
Malt Whiskey

Which quickens the circulation,
gives strength and wards off all all
ments of the winter season. 1t not
only prevents coughs, colds, the
grip, bronchitis and pneumonia. but
is a certain cure for all these dam
gerous complaints. For toning up
the system and restoring lost health
it is unequaled Every household
should keep it for emergencies.
Sold by all grocers and druggists.
Evening star., 1897-03-05
You Shiver

In the cold. cutting wind. chills run
down your back, Your throat feels
raw. Your chest seems heavy. These
are Natures danger signals, which
mean, Look out for coughs. colds,
grip and pneumonia" Are YOU pre-
pared to resist these dangers? Ii
not, lose no time in fortifving YOUR
system against all attacks by the use
OF that great .stimulant,
Evening star., 1897-03-05
Don't Neglect
That Cold

No matter how slight Il may seem to you. for
COUGHS. COLDS Hoarsensss. Influenza and APP
pareBtiy insignificant CHEST PAINS often lead To
fLEUIISY, PNElfMoNIA. CONSUMPTION and
other fatal LUNG; DISEASES if neglected.
AVERT ALE DANGER By PROMPTLY
Evening star., 1897-03-05
BemSOm'S
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to the chest dront and back upon the first an.
pearance OF such warning symptoms IT AT.
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:,erous complications and SURE CURE. Always
reliable. But only the genuine effective. Price,
IS cents. Refuse substitutes.
Evening star., 1897-03-05

Mrs. Amelia Francisco, who was recently
arrested, charged with being responsible
for the death Of Mrs. May Noble at New
ark, n. j., confessed her guilt last night
Evening star., 1897-03-05

lI.
After the presidential party had left the
dining room the apartments were thrown
open and supper was served until almost
the end Of the grand affair. The menu
on similar occasion. was as follows:
,... Raw Oysters.
Consomme in Cups.
Broiled Oysters
Oysters a la Poulette
.s- ..- Chicken Outlets.
Sweetbread PattieS,
~. --. Terrapin.
Chicken salaS Crab salad. lobster Salad,
Game Pate. Boned Turkey.
Pate de Foie Grss.
Tongue. Smithfield Ham.
Roll Sandwiches.
Vanilla lee Cream. Chocolate Ice Cream.
s'> Lemon Ice.
Roman Punch. Cakes.
- Fruit. Cafe.
-Johannis Water. White Rock Water.
= A Miniature Hospital.
E In fhe southeastern corner of the ball
Ereons~R miniature hospital was fitted up.
and during the evening did excellent work.
su wsz in charge of DR.. Bailey Ashford
EIof the Chi,drens Hospital. assisted by
Misses Paxton and Shaeffer of Garfield
and Emergency hospitals. There were two
Irregular hospital beds and small drug
stores and during the evening a number
of cases of syncope were treated. One
severe cas- of hemorrhage was stopped
during the early part of the evening.
Notes.
If the members of the diplomatic corps
had had any idea of the honor that was
in store for them in being presented to
the President ard Mrs. Mckinley before
any of the distinguished guests of the even
Ing instead of the few couples mentioned
who had that pleasure there would not
have been a notable absentee. When they
did come later they expressed much sur
prise and great regret that no intima ton
had been given them Of this particular ar
rangement in advance.
After the departure of the presidential
party free scceTs vas permitted to the
presidential suites. and all the guests or
any who cared to avail themselves If the
privilege enjoyed g glimpse into the flower
declled interior and enjoyed the fragrance
OF the beautiful flowers which had so
charmed and delighted both the President
and Mrs. Mckinley.
Because of the fact that the rooms set
aside for the newspaper writers, OF whom
score or two were busily engaged until
far past midnight, were provided with
chairs. stream of people poured in and
out and enjoyed tie comparative quiet of
their neighborhood OF and OH during the
evening. Sc ats In the ball room wire not
to be had for love CT money, but resting
places were extemporized wherever two
inches OF protruding space made the faint
est apology for their use. The great pillars