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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-01-27

Frank Flenniken, who is secretary OF the
board OF railway commissioners and also
secretary to Secretary Sterne, drew his
salary as Mr.. Sternes clerk yesterday. and
Auditor Morris held him up on his voucher
for salary due as secretary of the commits
sioners. The funny part Of the deal is that
Flenniken went after the little pile first.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

Soon after news Of Mr.. fuckers death
had been received IN this city called upon
Judge Waller b. Staples at his home at
No. 4O5 eact Grace street 10 ask him for
an expression OF opinion In regard 70 tine
great lawyer who had just closed MS
eyes. Judge Staples said:
The death OF Mr. Tucker is a loss
which cannot be supplied. / considered
him an extraordinary man in many res
poets. His versatility OF talent was the
greatest I have ever known. Whether
arguing a question OF constitutional law
or a question OF fact before jury or
legislation In the House OF Representa-
tives or making a political speech on tie
hustlngs. or delivering a literary address
before society or literary association,
he was equally successful and effective.
IN the social circle he wSs the delignt
of all who knew him. He was an ad-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

agree with him, deferred 10 his opinion.
l think Mr.. Tucker the greatest nan
that Virginia has produced In my time
and one OF the greatest the country mas
produced. His long public career was one
OF great usefulness. and the impress ne
las made IS still producing good effects.
In the Halls OF Congress.
Governor O'Ferrall. who served IN con-
gress with Mr. Tucker. said
II first met Mr.. Tucker in 1876 az the
Winchester bar. l was mere boy yet
he showed me the utmost consideration.
and 1 parted with him with feelings OF
more than admiration and respect. lie
was a young man then, but he was or
full stature and strength as a lawyer and
advocate. He was esteemed by every
member Of the bar. IL was soon thers-
after that he became Attorney-GeneraI
OF the Commonwealth. and the ability he
displayed In this responsible position Is
too well known for me 70 dwell upon It.
For some years after the war ] saw
very little of him. but between 1873 and
1893 I wa with him frequently in poliu-
cal canvasses and served several terms
in Congress with him.
"On the hustngs 1 do not think he has
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
ruou TH0Sr mo HoAALWHiM
t.,,ro..,op. .of Nj. Tucker as Statesman
Orator. leacher nd Citizen.

lmnTgsaIpli- o. Nis
Orator. Ieacher nd Citizen.
A snecial 10 The Times last night from
Washington. ID. Co says. -.
,,s.f,f mon Than john Randolph Tucker,
fI ~ NJ r. MORRISON, interstate
,.-,,.,.,.',l. Commissioner, TO a representa-
49,. lr ,-be Times. Il served in Congress
,,.fh t.r, for a number OF years, and had
ar,nle oooortunity TO estimate his char
a-fa. ana ability lie was statesman
ir tb. trrest sense OK that term, man
OF broad and sound views. Ills pi4'-tt
character was particularly admirable. lie
was one of the most upright ana pulc
mon 1 ever met, and he carried into MS
r..tii. sfe the principles which charac-
t.~i,ld b - prlvats .ife. His influence IN
cor.ress was probably more extensive
t6eo mar of any man who served with
bin, An orator Of distinguished ability.
bl. speeches in Congress were rendered
G9rbfv cfective by the apprec.at on that
be vyss always actuated ~ desire Tor
right. r,,.-.o,,,,,.,
"I served with Mr. IucAer on the ways
and Means Committee curing several
Congresses. He was one OK the pioneers
3, the movement towards q moderate
tariT Ve understood the question thor
ouobfv and ln my opinion. there has
been no stronger presentation OF the ar
e1lments favor OF tarn reform. than
that made by him IN support OF the tar.n
hin which | reported 10 the Forty-eighth
congress. IL was a mastery address. and
Will stand for al time as an irrefuts bic
argument in favor OF tarin for revenue
only.
"irhere cap be question that Mr.. Tuck
er's efforts IN behalf Of a true tariff
policy Intensified the tariff reform sem
tlment OF the Democracy. and aided ma
terially in producing results that were not
apparent until after he had retired TO
private life. Since he left Congress. I
have watched his career with the utmost
interest and the closest attention. and
feel his death as deeply as could any OF
his warme-t personal friends.
on INTERNATIONAL LAW.
AS an authority upon international
law. Mr.. Tucker was probably without
an equal in the country. Men like Thur
man and Edmpnds. when thay did not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

Mr.. Tucker has left the material for its
completion.
Mr.. Tucker had the honor Of being pres
,dent OF the American Bar Association.
aud read several papers before that body.
lie was also president OF the Bar Asso-
citation OF Virginia.
Tbe people Of Lexington were sorelv
orievod M his death. A member OF the
family said that the sympathy and tender
solicitation shown by the people of Lex
ington for the restoration OF his health
dooniv touched hos heart and soothed
his diving pillow. This anxiety was
shown by old and young, white and
black Republicans and Democrats. The
verv infants on the streets would stop
members OF the family with the question,
'spow IS Mr.. Tucker to-day" and ex-
presslons Of sympathy could be seen IN
their little faces.
He was a devoted and Jealous Chris
tan. while I'm Lexington he would lee
turo every Sunday morning on the Bible
"a the students and others who wished
10 hear him. and it IS needless to say
that he always had large crowd. lie
was an elder in Or. Reeds church when
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

ever seen. Mr. fuckers argument had
changed the opinion Of the court. Dur
ing this time he also appeared before the
Supreme Court IN the Anarchists case.
I'm the great case in re Ayres and In other
cases. in 1889. he was again elected by
the trustees Of Washington and Lee Uni
versity to resume the chair Of Constitu-
tional Law. which he filed in 1870, and
which he held up to the time Of his
death.
LIKE HIS UNCLE.
Mr. Tucker was a nephew and name
sake Of John Randolph. Of Roanoke, and
possessed the powers Of sarcasm and ri
dicule Of his uncle. but never used them
in debate. in Congress he was noted for
his broad views and high standard OF
character. in q combination Of which he
was excelled by none OF his colleagues.
As an after-dinncr speaker Mr.. Tucker
had no equal in the South and he was
thought by his friends and by those who
heard both Of them. 10 be far superior
10 DR.. Chanccy NJ. Dcpew. lie was spok-
On Of ln 1892 Immediately after the cleo
tion Of President Cleveland as the one
who would probably receive the appoint
mont I'm the Cabinet of the incoming
President. as Attorney-General, and he
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

ON the 5th Of October. ISIS, four years
ofter he had graduated 40 tie tnNer-
sitv of Virginia. MI Tucker Was married
T., Taura Holmes Powell. daughter o.
colonel Humphrey B. Powell Oh Lou
donn county. Va. OF bis married life
II NAV be truly said that since the days
of Isaac and EebcCca none has been
moro faithful and loving.
MT fuckers family consisted or seven
children. A son. Powell died while Mr.
Tncl,er was living in Richmond during
the war. His eldest Eveiina Hunter
married Wilmer Shields, OF MISSISSIPPI
,rbe next Anne Holmes. married Dr'
Nvn p. Mcclure, OF Winchester Va; the
tbird Virginia Brooke, married Johh
Carnichael. OF Georgia. but now OF Lex
inston. HIS only surviving son. ie.IS
81. Georce. has been for eight years tne
Representative in Congress Of the Teh."
district OF Virginia. Another daughter
Gertrude Powell. married Judge Logan,
of the United States District Court or
Idaho. Laura Randolph, the youngest OF
his seven children, married p. VI. Pen
dIeton Esq. u very prominent lawyer
Of Lexington.
Mr Tucker for the past eighteen months
has been writing work on Constitu-
tional law. which Is virtually completed
and can soon be finished by his son. a.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14


was heartily endorsed for that poa'lon
by the entire bar of Virginia. i
Air. Tucker was man OF mos a'i,i an
able disposition. very "lee ',.r,t as Sir
his friends and as huihoi oe' ,,.1t,ily enter
Frank Lockwood VINO ~ .'oli9iion last
tanned the American ''''
year az SaId'o-"
AS a ILA~hhN'
Mr. Tucker as teacher was possesseu
of rare abilities. Ilis clear anu iorcelui
manner OF expres jon made him ~ once
a. success as an educator knowing '"-
human mind. De knew how TO deal WIN
a. In the lecture room he was gentle 'l"
rotient. His patience was never over
tsxed because of the dizziness OF SOM
pupil TO understand ""N' '0 ,.
make dear. Yet he was capable OF 's-
s1,roioa, that positive demeanor peioie
80 et,,5ents which inspired them with
mingled fear and confidence. ms '.'s.
eTnerience in mo legal profession his
eisntabfity and hi. enormous extent OK
l,noy,Iedec. made him % typical teacher
OF law. lIiN us titN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
He Passes Peacefully Away at LeIlng-
ton Surrounded by Those He Loved,
RIPE IN YEARS FILLED WITH HOEORS,
He Was One Of The Greatest Legal ad-
YOCateS Of His Time.
AUTHORITY ON CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Impressions OF Those That Knew Him Best
His Power as "a Teacher, His Success As
a Debator ia the Halle Of Congress, His
Gentlencss and Gcniniity. His Devotion
70 Friends and His Tender Regard for
Sacred Thcmcs-A Brief Record of
His Brilliant Career in Public
and Private Lifc-His Arcess
try-Incidents Of His Lille
Tributes TO His
Worth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
PRICE THREE CENTS

mlrable mimic and could tell good story.
He was a very lovable character In eVery
respect, and his death will be regre,tee
almost universally"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
Bass Violin Puzzled Him.

The company of one of the opera
houses, at the close of London sea-
son, had arrived at Liverpool, to en-
bark for continental tour The mu-
steal instruments were being shipped
with the rest, and among them was the
double bass, or "big fiddle" as it is
also called, not cased, as usual, for this
member of the string family will stand
a little rough treatment. It soon at
tracted the attention of the Jack tars,
three or four of whom sat around
scrutinizing it with keen interest. BY
an order of an officer they soon dis
persed, but not long afterward another
bluff seaman was discovered secretly
watching it with wondering eyes. He
was asked his reason for standing thus
idle. ..,
well, yer know" said Jack, "I'm
just waiting for to see the length Of
the bloke's arm that can play that
there fiddle. Musical Anecdotes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
FEMININE FANclEs.

It is not the love of money that is
the root OF all evil so much as the love
Of hearing ones own voice. Talk is
the most treacherous of all a woman's
capabilities.
1t seems as though the fad for the
antique was carried out even in hand
writing, the average fin de steele pen
manship being woefully suggestive of
hieroglyphics.
Woman's passion for petticoats is re-
sponsible for many lumpy figures. One
under silken-lined outer skirt is all
sufficient il the feminine form is not on
the skeleton order.
Wall paper of the very newest looks
exactly like the designs shown in blue
and white challies. Stylish in the lat
ter, 1t is enough to give one the night
mare in the former.
The fortunate woman bicyclist who
bestrode mans wheel in France can
not bring herself to using the woman's
wheel which American custom forces
upon her-poor thing!-Philadelph
Times. ...a,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
New Photography in Coiors.


+ A. French inventor, Monsieur Willie.
eu-Chassagne, is said to have de-
veloped process by means of which
photographs showing objects in their
natural colors can be made in a very
simple way. With some solution, the
secret of whose composition he at
present withholds, he washes the SEN
sitive plate on which the negative, is
taken. The plate, or sensitized paper,
on which the positive is to be made
is similarly treated. At first the pic
ture has the appearance of any ordi.
nary photograph, but after three sue
cessive washes, one blue, one grass.
green and one crimson-red, have been
passed over it, it assumes the colors OF
the original object, all arranged in
their proper places and intensities. In
other words, the blue takes hold only
where there was blue in the original,
and SO on with the other colors, and
the proper shades are represented. Sir
Fl. Trueman Wood, secretary Of the
Society of Arts, London, and Capt. w.
dew. Abney have not only witnessed
the making of colored photographs by
the new process, but they have them
selves experimental with the plates
and solutions, and they express aston
ishment at the results. Captain Abney
says that he is still somewhat skepti-
cal, despite what has been seen, and
wishes to- examine the mysterious pro-
cess farther before he will undertake
to say OH what principles it works.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
ON HIS KNEES.

that he played when that sad day came,
for on the very next morning I tolled
the bell for Blanca Morelli, who had
been found cold and still and white
when her maid entered to dress her for
breakfast. This was Friday and the
funeral was set for Sunday, and you
may be sure, in a place like this, there
was plenty OF talk about the sudden
death and the hurried burial.
But my nephew-poor Rex!-sald
nothing. He seemed turned to stone,
but he played the most beautiful music
that ever was heard in our church for
the funeral services of the girl he loved;
and, though they wouldn't allow him
to 60 near the grand mahogany coffin
in the church, took care he should
help me to lower it into the grave, and
ne stood beside me and dropped a
great bunch of red roses down on to
1t as began to shovel in the earth.
well, we'll. my poor Rex! hope 1
may never see such face Of despair
again; and as / glanced at him from
time to time felt sure his would be the
next grave should fill in.
1T was late that night, and I was
just thinking OF going to bed. though
Rex hadn't come home; and I was
mighty uneasy about him, when l
heard the click of the door downstairs
as it opened and shut, and then rec
'ognized his step quick and hurried, as
ne came upstairs-not bit like the
slow, dragging steps of the last two
nights, but even lighter and quicker
than 1t used to be; and I hadn't done
wondering when the door opened, and
the next moment he was beside me
Wild, haggard, pale as death, and with
his great blue eyes almost starting
from his head! TIM not nervous man.
but jumped up worse scared than If
had seen ghost. Before l could ut
Ter word, for my voice failed me, Rex
caught me hard by the arm and whis-
pered hoarsely: .....
Don't speak. uncle, but just listen.
hlanca isn't dead. hope you believe
hhe Is not dead. Look!--read! and he
held before my eyes scrap Of paper.
oh which was scrawled these words:
lex. my darling. II l die. or seem
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
Cementing Leather to Iron.

To cement leather to iron cut the
leather roughly to shape, allowing
about one inch per foot in the width of
the pulley. Then soak the leather in
water until it is wet through. Now
stretch it we'll in the direction of the
circumference of the pulley and cut
it to the exact shape and length. 1t
should next be sewn up, butt to butt,
with a shoemaker's awl and thread,
and the leather having been stretched
in the direction of the circumference
only, will, as it gets dry, have ten
dency to resume its former shape, there
by shortening in circumference and
"clip" to the pulley. "A shallow groove
might be made for the stitches to sink
in.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
How's Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannot Do
+. j. cHENEY & CO.. Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned. have known f. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm
west q Truax. Wholesale Druggists. To-
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
Hairs Family Pills are the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
Hoods Pills A. Heod har enormously. wit
Bones in . silver Vein,
IS the Best-1n fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. g. six for r.

If tile find of Colorado silver miner,
made half dozen years ago, be taken
into account, there ia but little doubt
that the human race existed on this
continent as long ago as the time when
the silver veins were in process of
formation I'm the Rocky Point mine,
in Gilman. 400 feet below the surface,
a number of human bones were found
ilnbedded in THE silver-bearing ore.
When taken out over 500 worth of sill
YER still chung to the bones. An arrow
head made of tempered copper and
four inches long, was also found with
the remains.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
COMEDY OF LOVE AND WOE


Cocker.
A Hungarian wedding In the Slavic
Catholic church in New Haven recent
ly was the climax of remarkable
comedy Of love and woe. In which a
nlmber of cokers from Adelaide and
Leisenring, two tickle maidens and the
law played prominent parts, says the
Connellsville (Pa.) Courier. Some
time ago Mrs. Munk employed as do
nestle in her home a dainty and laugh
ing Hungarian maiden named Elite
Sobolcik. Before long John Smelovski
Of Adelaide began to court the fair Eft
tie, but she rejected all offers of mar
rage, which always come early In Hun
garian courtships. Elite objected to
John because he was an overzealous
apostle of Bacchus. The tragic scene
came on Christmas day. John was
more tipsy than usual, and when he
was invited to leave he started out of
the house with a naughty stride. He
slipped and fell on the step, which so
angered him that he no longer visited
the unwilling Elite, who was glad of it..
But John was not disconsolate. Like
Miles Standish, he sought another
sweetheart, whom he found in Lessen
ring. Her name was Mary Krascak
Coy as the fair maid of Perth, she had
enslaved a quartet of Slavic hearts and
still was free. But John loved her
dearly ard he resolved to risk the
recklessness Of her changing temper
and lead her the altar, as Mary had
already willingly enough become en-
gagged. All the arrangements were
made for the wedding. John bought
his bride-to-be fine wedding outfit.
The guests were invited. The custo-
mary supply of beer for the marriage
festivity was on hand at the groom's
house. At this juncture Mary met a
new beau. Her pledge to Smelovski
was broken, she plighted her fifth troth
to the new sutton, and the guests who
had been invited to witness the mar
riage of John Smelovski and Mary
Krascak assembled in the New Haven
church to see instead the same maiden
welded to Valentine Rominski. The
Tilted Smelovski was furious. He took
a mean revenge, suing the bride for the
value Of the wedding garments, which
he had bought. A judgment was given
him for the amount, which was paid
by the triumphant groom. Then II
was that Smeloyski returned again tt
his first love, Elite Sobolcik, who dis.
liked him more than ever. He grew
impatient, and the custom of the Hun
garian parents in their own country
was the last resource. Smelovski's
boarding mistress at Adelaide and 9th.
er friends of his came up last week and
almost dragged the wailing Elite from
Mrs. Munk's home. She was taken to 8
house downtown, and, Notwithstanding
her cries and distress, was beaten into
submission and compelled to promise
to marry her hated lover. Smelovsk
arranged the second time for we'd
ding, and on Saturday morning the
weeping girl became his bride. The
wedding festfvity was kept up at Abel.
aide all day Sunday and was one Of
the biggest Hungarian celebrations in
the coke regions this. year. Another
Hungarian girl, who was Elites brides.
maid at, the wedding, says that she is
now reconciled to her husband and that
she loves him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15

Don't Tobacco Spit and SmDke Your Life AWAY.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor. take MOTTO
Bac. the wonder-worker thut makes weak men
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15

"NIy features are said to resemble
Samson's," the pugilist said. proudly.
Not features" corrected his rival,
"just feature-the jawbone of an ass.
The spectators rose en- masse.
you've got him going. Put him out!
Put him out!' they shouted.-Truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
Why They Didn't

II am glad you were there, my boy"
said Mrs. Stormington Barnes in ex-
ultation. "I'm glad you were there I
had the audience spell-bound, didn't
Iy
"Why-er-it seemed to me they
didn't applaud very much"
That's just it. had 'em so interest
ed in what was saying that they did
not even dare applaud for fear they'd
miss some of t."-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
His ThouRhtfulness.

Deaf Mute Lover speaking by finger
signs, earnestly)--Tell me, darling, will
you be mine?
Deaf Mute Loved One Speaking dit
to, coyly)-Oh. dearest, must l answer
right out loud:
Deaf Mute Lover speaking ditto,
tenderly)-No. sweet; whisper your an
swer in my left eye.-New York World.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
Wants a Pension.

Cabana-Did you know Snortious
had applied for pension? Lowell
No; on what grounds? Cabana-
Says he has strained his lungs yelling
for war with Spain.-Philadelph
North American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-04-15
A Callers Indor.cment

II always like to see that senator get
up to make a speech" said the drowsy-
looking young man
''He isn't very interesting
'"NO. When he is on his feet 1 am
always sure that my nap will not be
disturbed by any outburst of APP
plause. Star.