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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-16

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MflNiney ihnks n ought 70 H. represent.
ca ~ some degree ~ siyla ~ the par!s
exposition Probably The president rea.
sons th.ia these SANS aaonneni CONFESS.
sloas 70 tho demands VI pohlc socioiy arn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-16


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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
The Funeral OF Lee Spencer.

The funeral Of Lee Spencer, who died
Saturday evening. took place al
O'Clock yesterday afternoon from the
family residence on North Waco avenue.
A large concoUrse OF people attended.
showing the high esteem in which Mr..
Spencer was held The Modern wood
men camp from Burton. OF which the
deceased was an honored member. al
tended in body. as did the members OF
Peerless camp OF this city. The foral
tributes were many and beautiful.
Rev. Z. f. Beech. pastor OF the En-
pcrla avenue Methodist church, and Rev.
Hilton. pastor Of the Central Christian
church. were the officiating clergymen.
The Woodmen assisted in the services.
The remains were laid 10 rest in Maple
Grove cemetery.
NJ. Spencer was a stock man and was
we'll known among stockmen in Kansas.
Colorado. Oklahoma and Texas. lie
vas an honorable business man and his
genial nature Won MIN hosts Of friends.
he leaves a wife and daughter 70
mourn his loss. He was a kind and az
fectionate husband and fs;ner. and
throughout his long PERIOD % suffering
as ever patient and fo-geiful OF self
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
DECIDED AGAINsT 1T
Judge Dale's Decision Against His Own
Wishes.

The new mortgage law has had a thor
ough hearing before Judge Dale in the
district court. This law has been a bone
Of contention with judges and attorneys
since its passage. Saturday. in the case
Of John B. Roberts VS.. II. W. Kendle ct
al. the court held that the new law did
not apply to the old contract, although
renewed since the enactment Of the new
law. He has been holding heretofore that
1t did, in cases where a similar question
was presented, question of whether the
1889 interest law applied TO prior con-
tracts afterward renewed. But the Rob-
erts VS.. Kendle case is the first one in
which an elaborate argument and eta
tion Of authorities has been made, and
where the question has been thoroughly
considered by the court. so this case may
be regarded as a precedent for future
cases in Judge Dale's court.
The decision in this case involved both
the 1889 interest law and the 1888 re-
demption law as affecting renewed mort
cages after these laws became operat-
I've. MIR. Roberts was represented by
Mr.. Dean Gordon and Mr.. Kendle by T.
W. Sargent Judge Dale in rendering
his decision stated that he was sorry he
could not decide the other way but that
he was satisfied that the weight Of the
authorities as cited by Mr.. Gordon was
against the application of the new law 10
renewed mortgages.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
CHARGED WITH PURLoINING
Serious Ofepses Are Charged-SocIety
Events.

Conway Springs, Kan, March Is
(SpeciaL)-E. 3. Finch, commonly
known as Tick and Ed Hutson were
arrested yesterday and arraigned before
Justice Gob1e charged with the stealing
Of chickens, hogs and coal. The defend
snts will set up as a defence the plea
that they were simply using this prop
erty, and according to Judge Doster,
their rights are paramount TO the own
ers. The state on hearing Of this novel
defense will amend the complaint by
charging them with disturbing the peace
and quiet Of the chuckens while at roost
and the pigs while at their repose at
night, and for disturbing the SAUNDERS
Of our denizens by hauling coal during
improper hours of the night The case
will be hotly contested on the day of
the trial, which is set for next Tuesday
Mr.. n. Jones has his brick walls about
completed.
Mr.. J. c. Dudley has returned from a
trip through Missouri.
Mr.. A. j. Brady has sold his farm
west OF town.
Mr.. W. S. Brown has taken charge of
the drug store formerly owned by the
Eureka Drug company.
Mr.. w. H. McHugh's mother from
Sedan is visiting him.
the English classic circle under the
management of Rev. L. J. Brown, is
making good progress. Il meets next
Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian
church The subject now is the ''Mer-
chant of Venice
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
COW SUCKLES A PIG
Strange Discovery Is Made by Fred Shu-
man, the Gardener,

Fred Shuman. the gardener. whose
place is at the corner OF Cleveland and
Eighteenth street. recently bought fine
miloh cow, which for a few days let
down the rich tactical fluid cOpiously.
and then all of a sudden the yield slack
ened and Mr. Shuman was mystified
and wondered how such a falling off
could come about in the milk production
IN so short a time. One morning he
went forth. like James Whitcomb Riley's
farmer. 10 feed the stock. FOR the frost
was on the pumpkin and the fodder in
the shock" and to his utter astOnish-
rnent he saw a young shoat standing
upright. hanging on 70 a teat OF The COW
and extracting the milk from the udder
The cow moved toward her owner and
the pig followed her with pleading
squeals for more. To say Mr.. Shumsn
was surprised. but family expresses it.
but facts are stubborn thingsand so was
the pig stubborn when he had TO break
away"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
TRY
SAP POLIO

the college hall. Subject. IAN American
in a German University" A full house
is confidently expected. Admission 20
all who have no season ticket 10 cents.
Examinations al the close OF the win
ter term will occur next Saturday ard
.he Monday following.
BY a vote OF the faculty Fairmouns
college has again decided 20 offer a free
scholarship for one year to the graduate
from our High schools and academies
who has made the highest record IN his
class 1t is also the intention OF the
faculty to visit those schools within its
territory IN order 10 meet the prospective
students for the coming year. and pro-
mote feeling mutual heipfulness in the
common work.
The Ladies' library Club are now al
work preparing 10 give an Easter sup
per at the college. They also expect 10
have Easter souvenirs" and furnish
some appropriate literary and musical
program. This is 10 occur on the 9th OF
next April. or the Friday before Palm
Sunday. The proceeds Will be given 10
the library.
A nearly complete set OF insurance re-
ports OF Kansas has been secured 10 the
library from the insurance commissioner
through Dr. Graves.
The eighth special labor report has
been received from Washington. An
mother consignment OF Electrical maya
zines has been given the library from
the W. r. r. & l.. Co.
Several visitors looked IN upon the
various classes from the city and coun-
~ during the past week.
President Morrison Is still In New
York at work for the college. and re-
ports some encouraging features in re-
gard TO his canvass for funds. The
success OF the effort in raising the de-
sired $4,000 al Wichita will greatly
strengthen his hands with eastern bene-
factors
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
MR. SWAN EXPLAINS
And Prophecies Regarding the Predicted
Flood That r. to Come

Wichita. Kan. March IS. 1897.
Dear Old Eagle.
Near three weeks have I been In the
city but III health has kept me in my
room. Some who have called learned il
was / who made the forecast for the
flood OF 1877. which would take place In
your city. There are things OF which
made no mention for 1897. but they were
in my mind. | think that ! am safe in
saying that since May. 1875. that there
has been ssventy-hve acres OF the
smooth, shed-Iike sod broken out and re-
duced 10 cultivation where there were
twenty-five in rs. II SUCH is true there
is room for millions and millions Of wa
ter 70 he absorbed which now go rush
ing down 20 streams. A little goes Into
cisterns while ponds and reservoirs have
been made 10 hold water for stock
But when we take in the great bitches
and canals high up the old river. ready
10 absorb ali the water that may come to
them for days. II would be more than
probable that the city might escape
But do not sleep. Be We ready. While
I nope no harm viii come. should We get
a like soaking the present year with
such massive buildings since built. 7
would no; be surprised 4 some cd no;
become a wreck.
But as before stated. let all hope not.
II would be a calamity indeed. But Of
ten since writing up my forecasts az
what the future would bring. have ]
hoped that these things would not be.
Writing up forty-four years forecasts.
from January. 1864. / can only say that
there is no falling % date.
One words about oats: He who sows
late with no Hitter IN or on the lard Is
the successful man, Il the seed "a good
] G II SWAN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
DICK PLUNKITr AND DAVE
A Meeting That Showed Dicks Undyihg
Friendship.

Dick Plunkett, the indom;table United
States deputy marshal OF Guthrie, was
in the city Sunday en- route 70 Carson
City, New, to witness the greatest prize
fight OF the century. Dick is a conspicu-
Gus figure in Oklahoma and the Indian
country, and he Is a great admirer of
David Leahy OF the Eagle. who IS now
confined 10 MS home by sickness. Dick
stopped off here solely 10 see Dave, and
the rwo had a jolly talk In the sick room
of the latter. The greetings and we'll
wishes brought to Dave from old friends
were almost enough 70 make the patient
forget his pains.
Dick told a reporter for the Eagle af-
forwards that Dave Leahy was the most
popular man in oklahoma and were The
governorship open by election Dave could
get il in any campaign. Bearing out
Dicks enthusiastic friendship. the Guth-
RE Leader of a recent date said:
Dave Leahy left last night for his
home in Wichita. Kan. having recovered
enough 10 be able to travel He has made
many friends while in Guthrie. who hope
TO see MS smiling face among them
again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16

fates has bound young Joe c. Miller, a
citizen of Winfield, Kan, but now in
| carcerated in the Parish prison of New
orleans. To one who has known him
from MS boyhood as I have, known him
always to be a truthful, upright and
honest boy, it seems impossible that he
should have fallen into such evil ways.
But the time viii come when Joe Miller
VIII stand as thoroughly INDICATED be-
fore the law as he now stands vindcat-
ed before his friends. Miller is innocent
He never passed any counterfeit money
nor did he have any in mis- possession
with intent TO pass. 1t is all a mser-
able, laundering mistake on the part Of
the detectives. The over-zealous min
ions Of the law, eager to make out a
strong case. took the advantage Of cir
cumstantial evidence, and by strength
ening some very weak links in the same,
managed to make out case against
Miller, convicted him, and have already
received the laureIs due efficients in In
Gle Sans treasury department.
Miller, on the Path day of February.
was sentenced TO serve five years in the
Columbus, Ohio, penitentiary. The
same sentence was given 70 A. B. David
son, the former Paducah, KY, dry goods
clerk, indicted and convicted on the
same charges along with Miller. The
indictments against these two men were
for passing counterfeit money and at
tempting to pass ii. II is charged that
they attempted to pass the bad s. bills
here in New Orleans and quantity of
bad silver certificates Of the demonina-
ton of five dollars was found in a room
of lodging house occupied by them in
a valise, which was alleged 10 have be-
longed to Miller Miller and Davidson
came to this city together from Fort
Worth, Texas, and were occupying the
same apartments at the time CT their
arrest. 1 reported the trial of their case
here in the United States courts for the
local papers, as we'll as for the Kansas
City and New York papers, and know
whereof 1 speak when 1 say that there
was not the slightest ground at any time
during the trial for Miller's conviction.
MILLER doubtless would have received
pardon through President Cleveland
had il been possible for MIN 10 have
placed his case before his excellency in
time to have it considered prior to
March 4. But through the management
of his attorney he was not able to do
this
MILLER has only nine days left N
which TO work for a pardon. That is, il
he appeals to the higher courts, he must
do so before the oath. If he gets a par
don he must get it before he makes an
appeal. Miller is now very sick man.
He is but mere skeleton Of his former
self. 1 heard his Attorney, A. .. Hen
driques, say only recently that he did not
believe Miller would live long. l have |
heard others say the same thing, among |
whom was SHERIFF. Tniake. l have not |
the least doubt that if some prominent |
Kansan would go TO Washington and get |
to work in the right way a pardon could |
be obtained for Miller within week. |
Of two things / am certain-one is that |
Miller is innocent, the other. If he is sent |
to the penitentiary ne will die broken
hearted man, before he will have worked |
n stripes a twelvemonth. His friends |
should act quickly"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
THE PENSION CHECK CASE
w. A. Payne on Trial In the U. 5. Circuit
Court.

COURT
W. A. Payne, at one time assistant edi-
tor and manager of the Clark County
Clipper, published at Ashland, was on
trial before Judge Williams and a jury
in the United States circuit court in the
federal building yesterday. The charge
against Payne was forgery, and the spec
ifications set forth that he had, in 1891,
came into possession of pension
check which the government had ior-
warded to cid soldier named VIM. Cook
The pensioneT lived and still resides in
Clark county. Cook had endorsed the
check, which called for SIC, but it left his
hand in what manner is not known. and
got into the hands of Payne. The latter,
it seems, was travelling southeastward.
and stopped at the littele town of Guelph
Cowley county, not far from Arkansas
City, Kan. 1t is claimed in the charge
that Payne signed under the name of the
payee and the check was cashed by a
storekeeper named Chick. The investi-
cation instituted by the postoffice inspec-
tor led to Payne's arrest. But there was
quite discrepancy in dates. In contra
vention of one witness testimony that
the check was cashed on the 9th day of
September, 1891, the defense showed that
that day was Sunday and could not have
been legally cashed at the bank, al
though the store may have been open
for accomm ton on that day. The
merchant swore that he cashed ne check
and that Payne signed it; while Payne,
on the other hand. swore as positively
that he did not The hearing was ad-
journed for some hours and then resumed
at D. m. AT O'Clock Judge Williams
gave impressive instructions 10 the jury
and sent them 10 their rooms in charge
of Bailiff Lane Fisher.
At 10 O'clock ,ast night the jury, being
unable TO reach verdict. had been TAX
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
JOE MILLER. A WINFIELD BOY
Charged With Showing the Queer In New
OrIeans-Fraving for Pardon

]. II. Whyte, a newspaper reporter on
the New Orleans Daily Item, in writing
TO the Daily Courier OF Winfield. gives
the following account of young Joe Mil
Ter. who formerly resided in Winfield.
Both Mr.. Whyte and Mr.. Miller are well
known here Mr.. Whyte attended the
Garfield university for a couple of years.
After leaving the university Mr..
Whyte became treasurer Of the Metho-
dist college al Winfield and later drifted
into newspaper work. taking a reporter
ial position on Kansas City paper. This
Is what Mr.. Whyte says:
1T seems that chain OF adverse
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16

Larger Than the Superficial Observer
Might Imagine Wool Growers Are
Looking Forward to Better Prices for
the Descendants OF Mary's Little
Lamb
For several days past NJ. Wiggies-
worth, the stock man. has been dipping
and shipping sheep from his immense
sheep feeding pasture near the stock
yards. he had about 5000 head and
has been shipping for several days Pr
or to shipment he dips the sheep in a
The dip is an English patent and fills
long tank five feet wide and about that
deep. There is gangway leading 20 the
dip tank and on the opposite side is
sloping foored pen where the sheep are
allowed 10 stand and drip after making
the swim through the dip, the drippings
flowing back into the tank. Several
men are stationed along the sides OF the
tank with forked sticks with which they
push the sheep under the surface OF the
dip" j. B. Rankin says the strong
stuff may sometimes injure the eyes OF
the sheep but the scab must be cured
The sheep are pushed and sowsed under
in their swim through the tank The
dip has the double effect OF curing the
scab and cleansing the wool. and after
the animals come out Of the dip they
are comparatively purified and lovely 10
look upon. The sheep go 10 Kansas City.
Last year Messrs Naftzger, j. NJ
Moore and George Clark fed out 1.4o0
sheep and shipped them 10 Kansas City,
ST. Louis and Chicago.
Naftzger & Moore fed $500 head this
winter at Derby.
Mr.. Clark fed 500 head in Harper coun-
ty.
Anderson Bros. are feeding near Val
ley Center l 200 fat sheep.
Healey & Hall fed 1900 and shipped
most OF them from Sedgwlck City.
Healey & Co. are feeding 200 at the
stock yards.
Ex-County Commissioner Webb is
feeding 1000 head in the northeast part
Of the county.
Charles Southwark, near the old
slaugter house up the river, is feeding
about 1000 head.
Marion Rogers near Cheney is feeding
1000 or 1900 head of sheep.
Where does the profit come in from |
sales?' was asked OF Mr.. Rankin.
Mutton" replied Mr.. r, and he con- |
tinued: Mexican sheep coming from a |
southern cline don't have much wool |
and hence dress heavier. but under a |
wool tariff the Mexican sheep would be |
at a disadvantage except in the weight |
of meat. Under heavy wool tariff the |
American sheep would outstrip the !
Mexican output and give American |
sheep raisers a profit. AS it has been |
the wool and offal OF the American sheep |
has been too great TO compete with the /
naked sheep OF Mexico.
Sheep shearing will soon begin, and
quite number OF professional shearers
have their clippers ground and ready for
f1aacaS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
TURN OUT AND VOTE
THE REPUBLICAN CITY PRIMARIES
THIS AFTERNOON.

Legislative Palaver 1t Means Repre-
sentation and Economical Government,
If Voters VIII Act and Discharge Their
Duties The First Step of citizenship
Toward Popular Expression at the
Polls.
The Republican city primaries viii be
o'clock at the places heretofore designat-
ID in the call Of the committee through
its secretary. 1t will be a most important
municipal election, as questions are in
volved which affect every taxpayer and
every man who has cast his destiny with
,ur beloved home
Nearly every voter who has studied the
Intrinsic principle of the Swiss referend-
UNI will say that it is good thing, yet
the referendum is entirely unnecessary,
Or, we might say, duplicated, by every
earnest citizen attending the primaries
The men who ignore the primaries and
then kick against candidates who were
selected while the voters were busy with
petty dndliS dl 44OIIlc VI tuSdSeu All a
game Of crib or high five.
In the primaries today there will be
some fine Italian finger work. as the
saying goes, but the men who have the
interest of the city at heart will, or
should protect the honest masses and the
taxpayers. 1t is a duty az sacred and
imperative as that of going to a picket
post against the enemies Of your homes.
Therefore get your faculties together, try
and realize your patriotic duty-and do
L..
In this primary election the women
cannot vote, owing to the fact that candi-
dates for constables and other minor
township officers are to be. chosen in con-
junction with candidates for city officials,
but the law will not prevent the good
ladies from voting if their husbands and
brothers select good candidates.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
4 CoLORED FRESHMAN
Peter O'Brieo, the Old Dxrkey, Was Born
in Cork

Down on East Douglas avenue. in the
vicininty OF Ed Fahey's place. may be
seen almos; any day an old man Of
ebony hue bur pleasant manners. His
name is Peter O'Brien and he claims 20
De the only cOlorsd Irishman in Kansas
Says he was born in the city OF Cork
sixty-nine years ago. and came 10
America in his boyhood; was never in
slavery. but fought for the Union in
the Forty-eighth colored regiment.
which operated in the vicinity OF Mobile
Ala Uncle Pete" has most elaborate
Grand Army badge. which he delights
% don on al @. a r. occasions
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
He gnf,s IFS Nose

To the Editor Of TIE Esgie:
There IS a MAJ n ear lows
who -ubs h.s zoes from dawn 20 sun-doz-r.
Guess tais man. z small o. .sgEs
Toan get ire Eagle free cf charE%
For two weeks. and III settle %. Z.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
SOUR STOMACH.

As5 sTs.y TORN g stomach weakassx.
cgrs5 5y fhe nrE discovery sTuARTs
DYSPEPSIA TABLETS Peasant q
take. sgd axe pxxA - ssnts. 81 drug
gists- Ecez on stomach tzoEotes aaa
f2so1ssa1s q testimonials seal free ~
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

The ". {. T. L. VIII meet a. ; . clock
this afternoon az thcir rooms opposite the
pos.office. An invitation Is extended -
all 10 attend
Regular messing OF Wichita division.
NJ. 1o5 O. r. T. fnis evening 81 \ o. L.
" hal. corner Man and First streets.
Vzlginz brothers welcome.
Nj Owe; Corznandery. No. u. knight
Templsrs. VII bod their annual election
q officers for TIE ensuing year o. TEX;
Friday evening al their asylum Every
SIR Kn-ght n ne city 3 requested 20 Be
present
HypatIz aa5 TIE Musical ciUn extend
co-dlaI invitation - the Chstsur1a
alumni to attend TIE reception 70 Dc CIV
ea 10 Ms. Wills Lord Moore a. ne sedz
wick Muse aaH this afternoon from : %
o'clock.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
AT FULLER'S
Fresh Asparagus Received Today.

We have just received 800 more
Pounds OF those nice California
Prunss. still selling per d.. 05c
Best Soda and Oyster Crackers by
me ooX .-.-. -.....-.--..-........ e4c
New Vlnton Corn. per csn........ CSC
Short Horn Tomatoes. sold neal"
cans Ior------.- .--s-s..-..-.-... &c
Kings B1ckwasat. ? 10 package CSC
soft S1slisG Almonds PEI D.. &c
Fresh Tomatoes. Rsdishss. I~t;uce.
Celery snd Spinach received fresh every
corning
Phone orders carefully flied
We give you a nice teaspoon xish
every package of Ankoria coffee. &c
Fi1s ripe Stragoerries-v.ry delicious.
0 Bars OF White Russian Soap. NCc
. Bars OF SiiE soap ....%-.....- ~
Another barrel % tia, Famous si.yz.
Ta-szd Saur kEagi open tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16

Representative Charley Irwin spent
Sunday and Monday with his faTrily.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16
SHEEP ARE DIPPED
PREPARATORY TO SHIPMENT BY a
LARGE DEALER.

Some Information Concerning the Sheep
Industry of Sedgwick County and This
Region OF Country-An Interest That Il
Larger Than the Superficial Observer
Looking Forward to Better Prices for
the Descendants of Mary's little
Lamb
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-16

John sEsAsTIAS. o-p. A.
Chscsxs. ~.