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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22
Lew WaIIace's Duel.

Lebanon, Ind, Feb. 21.-General Lew
Wallace has been challenged TO fight a
duel with George F. Oaks of Indianapolis
The grievance for which Mr.. Oaks de-
mands blood is reflection on General
Mcclellan made by General Wallace in
an address ne delivered on Lincoln's birth
day before the Lincoln Republican club
Of this city The remarks at which Mr..
Oaks took offense were as follows:
Il will tell you now of an incident which
l have never before made public would
not relate it now if the man were not dead
on whom it reflects. On one occasion
had made an engagement with MI Lin
coin TO call at the White House and pre-
sent two ladies who were anxious to meet
him. AT the appointed time I arrived in
company with the ladies, and as I was
ushered in 1 beheld the tall form of Lin
coin at the farther end of the room, lean
ing against a window. He waved his
hand, indicating that I was 60 take the
ladies to a sofa, and then by another wave
OF the hand invited me TO approach him.
My heart was at once filed with sym
pathy, for 1 saw at once that something
was wrong. As l approached him and
looked into his face it seemed to me it
was the saddest and most troubled coun-
tenance I ever beheld. There were deep
lines of suffering about the face, the 1ea-
lures We're drawn and pinched and his hair
which had then grown thin. was dishev-
eled. He was naturally somewhat stoOp-
shouldered, but looked particularly so on
this occasion. As 1 drew nearer and
caught his eye, I was still more deeply
impressed with the sadness which seemed
to permeate his whole being. If 1 were
TO live a thousand years 1 would never
forget the anguished expression of his
face.
Mr. Lincoln said, I hope you are
not sick -
No, he replied 4 am not sick
But I said, you look sad. Something
terrible must have happened
HE made no reply. but, calling serv-
ant, he inquired how long it would be
before the boat left the city for Harri-
sons Landing. The answer was, in half
an hour. Then turning TO me, the sadness
of his face deepened as he said:
% L must go on that boat to Harrison's
Landing, on the James river.
What for, Mr.. Lincoln?' I asked, in
surprise.
1 must go there he said. dropping
his voice TO a whisper, to keep Mcclellan
from surrendering the army
1T was after the seven days battle, and
the leader of the great union army was
retreating before the confederates. At
this point I introduced the ladies and then
retired. In thirty minutes, Lincoln was on
board that boat speeding away on this
mission, and when 1 next heard of him
he was at HarrisOn's Landing, and the
union army was not surrendered"
George F. Oaks, who has taken it upon
himself to resent this reflection on Cen
eral Mcclellan, served in Company X of
the First Michigan infantry, under Nc
CIellan. He Immediately denounced the
story as absolutely false, and then sent
General Wallace a challenge. He said the
honor of the army had been assailed, and
that as General Mcclellan was dead, the
offense could only be atoned for by the
spiIling of blood. As to weapons, he says
anything from brooms to bowie-knives
Will suit him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

head. Three Of o kind beats two pair
is that soy our grandfather may have
paid money fo learn this. hur 80 is0t -.
always. & Han stole three shoes the 9th.
Or day They w.rs pst o4t far ah1w in
front cf 'he store. ard the merchant
thought 81 He pat out Oh rights he'd he
az right frr nobody vgIIt steal fas right
shoe This is whore be- F5r leff The
thief stole tls T'eHra ard i@ft tae lefia.
Sow. reu Eru stand un and trg'rfuiIy
say that tho three ~ % kind the tntef stole
or tEr thrse ~ KIDD shat fho mere pant.
fa@ left arc better than Two palFa7 Sot
-. a. hundred YEAR,"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

A dispatch from Chicago recently an
nounced the formation of an association
which expects 10 spend S210 go a year In
/ making the Bible moro familiar 10 tho
people Advertising The bible viii strike
many people as scarcely less than ridicl-
lous But the project shows resiiza-
ton OF the fact that human nature f.
/ very f0rgatfuI. aud thar tH" tru.a aiHr-
/ is not enough 20 incuIcate truth requires
/ constant effort.
Here IS q sockdolacer from Cole Broth
ers. cloth!ers ~ Harper: 'Not really c'-
sential. II really isn't necessary that FL
man should wear good cIotnes-h' f-
drift along in an easy way and just Iu-e-
any sort u q suit answer the purpose
Trouble is. 81 you DO this way, makes
/ folks notice you. and theyu wonder ~ so1
are not careless in your business habits
as well They 90 generally go together.
I as a matter Of fact. ard perhaps r. 50 just
"a well 20 make the right kind ~ aa
+ impression This advert aemeut Rll base
no effect On the man Who knows about
Russell Sage.
j days 81 o'a store was simply place
In which goods were stored. and often
from season 20 season. The modern store
is qui-a % much . point n tatr.FatsH7
as q point II storage. The larger frr~-
ton 81 shown in the advanced aretl. sctgrr
which has sugrlarfed dluE.ne-s wt'a a---
pic light. crauued avenues with spacious
aisles. ere. IN short. Che keynote ~ th-
modern store is The r1rtl-gr.e sIreF ~
human needs without too close q defer
euce 20 the eeaeau-. And tHe agencies f
which haye made tHss development I9es.- .
BE have been broader uetEots arI
brighter publicity
bright day viii sell F.Ikv BIt v-rs
can be b1o-1ed oa arsaFg. dlEa Rre-a - /
dav by cor traettrE them WITH the YEA
tne- Listen 20 t-Ie. Take q peep ~ 4
1nr strangers Here's a. Invitation fo &
everybody ~ come su aa1 .oeA ~ r1raa .
very rew HrTIvsls-s-ras r-raUTsrs iu 4
ssTxs rTks f1ef ro~E. s1 20 speak ard ro- .
a. vaf shown 20 v.etcrs- Delr4te grsttr. f
exquisite tai-gs trrg are. zser..-E. ia rhtlr
sIr1u1er--5-e tal.-i-ees slaE-.- -iy fraE-
lls. helpless sa4 .ss-eaa BE re ~ 70
p-eh-la-T E1T. B1t 20 w1-rar NO sees
tHera car .al 20 admire faetr Hes1vses ~
~ rsc1rr - fhel- G1s.-. sffas Taa 1sr-
ta:le- lH frora JOHN HaHrarrls. k-r u e
ore ~ tae Errasre tEs- wss -1t -lss-
1zs-e1 e. Tse1 t-1 rotlrT t1 ts~
2. took tine ard care and lhelE-.. a-. .z
effective
Here Is a ra- bling lE.-1.sl-.i7- for she
Ez-zet store a. CJ1xet =. 49, Azrs
sell F1r- ErsrT ltsie uss ws haEa I'D
- rse ~ IT, or zafEf. a1s zraas A-ze
cd raest~Et wN4ez efsr fhf EeaI TIE
zor.s has moved Fea1le Lrs se frf
aoU 'aes vzsn tsey s-iG - fhs earn i1
lta rF-1 1---s Ess4~ krsgs w-sTe grey ,
80 60 Where's EFssler -eur sfe ss.r
on tss Cgtas resollt Htfre1 gr
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3ae 20 ~ tse e-ees ~ sgsssf assf IH ga
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22
ANOTHER PRESIDENT COMING

The United States, comparatively,
has been visited by few representa-
tives of royalty. The Prince Of Wales,
King Calico" the Duke of Alexis, Ii
Hung Chang and few others consti-
tute the number covering more than a
hundred years of history. Royalty has
little use for America or its govern
monte with the convictions and ex-
periences of the rusty ages Of the past
wnen men and women counted for
nothing and the pop-in-jays of heredity
the whole thing, including a warrant
from the Almighty. A hundred or two
more of years and a king, prince or
any nobility outside of that conferred
by brains, will be rare specimen on
this earth.
The last distinguished visitor to
America was President Dole of Hawaii
The next one will be President Diaz of
Mexico. Presidents of republics find
the air of the United States very con-
genial Advices from Mexico say that
it is probable that he will start on his
journey some time in May. 1t is his
purpose to visit several of our leading
cities. He wishes to observe the social
and economic conditions Of this coun-
try, and he wishes to cultivate closer
relations between the two republics.
Nothing has been given out concern
ing the route of President Diaz. It is
expected that he will take different
roads in coming and going, so as to
cover as many places in the north and
the south. One point he is almost GER
tain to visit is Niagara Falls, and if so
he can easily take in Detroit, and prob
ably will do so. Pittsburg people ex-
pect to entertain President Diaz. Lead
ing citizens of that place have already
taken steps to invite him. The cham
Der of commerce has begun to show an
interest in the matter. 1t is believed
at Pittsburg that no time should be
lost in sending invitations. President
Diaz. in making up his program, will
be limited by engagements and will
make his selection of stopping points
while in the United States to but a few
Of our cities. 1t is thought. that those
VINO fist invite him will have the ad-
vantage of being in the pre- 5ident's
mind when he makes up his program
President Diaz's popularity with his
own people was fully demonstrated by
the enthusiastic receptions he received
at every point on a recent tour of his
own domain. The unfortunate incident
of the hurried assassination of the man
who tried to murder the president was
also evidence of his popularity. Mexico
has made more progress under Diaz's
administrations than for nearly a CEN
tury prior to his first election as pres
ident. He has always been a student of
the American form of government, and
has had it carried out in his country as
far as possible.
Personally he is a remarkable man.
He has always been admired in this
country as wise, patriotic and pro-
gressive ruler. The honor and esteem
in which ne is held in this country far
surpass that of any other foreign ruler.
Not only Mexico appreciates the great
debt of gratitude that republic owes
Diaz.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22
a Pop KICK

Senator Harris, whose party wants
to set the government into the rail-
road business. has been endeavoring
to defeat the sale OF the Kansas Pa
cific road. But he failed and the road
was sold last week. Now. of course.
Nr. Harris and his party will become
very indignant and probably accuse
the president Of had faith. Had the
president concluded TO pay of the Prior
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22
Women as yestry Men"

All the officers of st. Paul's Episcopal
Church, Otis, Mass, are women except the
rector. Women are now elected as yes
trymen in some Episcopal churches; but
this is supposed to be the only instance
in which all the vestrymen are women.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

Philadelphia lady relates experience Of her saying
after suffering untold agony her husband
Tabues highly commended for suffering from lack Of
appetite complicated stomach trouble
Her had had
appetite for weeks She determined
follow all the directions but had little faith that
for the serious complications that appeared possession
her seemed her hardly possible that package
Rpan Tabules would when large doctors bill $50
failed confer benefit But she added joyuy
appetite improved almost Immediately
my general health better"
t-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

! Very coldly and reluctantly Geoff went
UP to the princess and claimed the dance
she had thrust upon him. He was, how
ever, obliged to admit TO himself grudg-
ingly that she danced well. moving along
in a gliding, dreamy way as if she were
floating.
The dance over, he intended to take her
to a seat and to leave her there at once
But the princess prevented this scheme of
fight being carried out by sinking into
a big chaise a deux which stood in re-
cess. and begged Geoff 10 sit down beside
her. He felt obliged to comply, but sat
in sulky silence, his eyes running over
the room to see where Lady Molly was.
Tomorrow afternoon I wish to go TO
the wood above the house, along by the
stream. VIII you come with me, Mr..
Dallas? I will go about four o'clock"
a sense OF angry disgust rose strong in
GeOT's heart.
IT can not CO." he said; Il shall be
shooting all day. and when 1 have fin
lshed that, l shall be on the other side
o. the park at the hour you mention"
Maruska moved nearer to him, and gave
a little cold laugh.
4 know" she said. you mean to meet
Milady Molly there. I heard you arrange
il with her. But do not mind her I wish
you to meet me close by the little wooden
bridge above the deep pool they call Big
Crooked "
Princess" said Geof. desperately. y
must beg you 10 allow me 70 manage my
own affairs. and to accept as final my an
swer that 1 can not meet you tomorrow
Indeed, may as vel say plainly 1 will
not"
VIII not" said Maruska, 'but you
shall"
Geoff turned and looked Straight at her
with impatient scorn. She was very un-
Ike the langUid princess whom he had
hitherto known. Her ewes fixed them
selves on his.-seeming 10 hold him sud
denly speU-boUrd. Gently. softly. she
leaned her lovely head towords him, till
the loose rinples OF her hair rested for
an instant on his shoulder. brushing his
face. one lock which had become loosen
ed in dancing fell across his hand
And then a madness seized Geon' brain.
He forgot time and place and all things:
ne forgot himself. \ vision seemed 10
dance before him OF a clear stream. muir
mCrius along IL a thousand rold-browa
ripple-caiHng on him 10 follow, follow.
And he felt that he must follow that call
were u To lead him on 70 death Itself he
turned sick and giddy. and stretched our
his arms Ike q drowning man But before
he could speak MaTuska had Eiidsd away
and he was alone Alone-wi;h every
pulse throbbing madly-his brain On fire.
ali thought all perception. swallowed Up
in the one mad yearning 70 see her again.
10 clasp her in his arms, % feel her head
lying on his shoulder and the soft rings
Of her hair touching his cheek.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22
1t PAYS TO Advertise.

a woman who attended late bargain
sale says the crush was so great that the
date was worn off dime she carried in
her purse.-Atchison Globe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22
Not a Thing of neautr.

L IS the opinion OF the Boston A1ver-
tiser thai the 'stovepips' hat inspires
Ioathirg among AL true worsalpers OF the
coed and beautiful"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

While chivalry is great thing. the soft
warm biscuit IL the quiet home invests
peace with desirahihty never attained
by HaTveyized hard tack IN front OF the
cold, unfeeling stare OF q cannon mouth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

Even II we do not have war. the Amer
lean people viii soon be worked up to tin-
toe mysteries over whether Mr.. wattles
Wunk or Mr.. Wunkles Watt shall repre-
ent the Sixth ward in The city council.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

Anotherman in the court room who ex-
pressed sympathy with lola has Just
landed on the pavement below.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

II Kansas has another big wheat crop
next summer. it viii be another case Of
pride going before a Fail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

The people of the United States. sir
want no indemnity. They want wah,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

It viii be merely formal verdict OF
guilty against lola it is believed. What
would an informal verdict OF guilty be?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

As one never exploded. the only safe
way to make war is with the good old
rattlety-rattlety typewriter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

OF course the youngsters are for war.
He jests at scars who never drew a pen
sion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

Give Weyler a little credit. He has
resisted the temptation 70 lie by express
ing a regret over the disaster to the
Maine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

The people of the United States. sir,
want no indemnity. They want wah!
-
OF course the youngsters are for war
He jests at scars who never drew a pen
sion.
II Kansas has another big wheat crop
next summer. it viii be another case of
pride going before a Fall.
As one never exploded. the only safe
way to make war is with the good old
ratuety-rattlety typewriter.
pressed sympathy with lola has Just
landed on the pavement below.
II viii be merely formal verdict of
guilty against lola it is believed. What
would an informal verdict OF guilty be?
Give Weyler q little credit. He has
resisted the temptation 70 lie by express
ing regret over the disaster to the
Maine
Upon the whole it is extremely difficult
for the American people. during excite
mcnt. TO keep on diplomatic relations with
tEe.r shirts
How could we so 10 war with Spaine
The only way would be 10 nab Englant's
scheme and send one Of them there puni-
tive expeditions 10 Cuba
Il Is ridiculous Tor Lee5ey TO pluck I'd
and make faces at q big nation Ike Spain.
when he hasn't enough spunk TO abolish
four police commissions in Kansas.
The command in the Chinese army Is
Prepare TO look fierce, Look fierce
Charge on the enemy In America it is.
Prepare to howl; howl: abuse the admin
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

Upon the whole it is extremely difficult
for the American people. during excite
mcnt. TO keep on diplomatic relations with
tEe.r shirts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

The command IN the Chinese army Is
Prepare 10 look fierce. Look rercs.
Charge on the enemy In America it is.
Prepare to howl; howl; abuse the admin
istration."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

How could we so 10 war with Spain?
The only way would be 70 nab Englantf's
scheme and send one Of them there puni-
tive expeditions 70 Cuba
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

Il IS ridiculous FOR Leeaey 70 pluck I'd
and make faces AT a big nation Ike Spain
when he hasn't enough spunk 70 abolish
four police commissions in Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-13
Daily Sennebec Journal.
Local Matters.
ORDERED OUT OF TOWN.
Two Gay Young Women Advised to Seek
Another Cline

Complaints were made to the police,
Thursday afternoon, that there were
TOO many calls being made by MEM
beers of the National Guard at the tene-
ment house near the foot of Court hill,
Judging from the general attractive
ness of the place. and the place, and
Marshal Morse. Deputy Grover and
officer knight AT onccVisited the house
to ascertain the cause.
No Guards were found on duty at
the time of the raid, hut the presence
of two girls who evidently were the at
traction for the soldiers seemed to in
dictate that everything was not as it
should he.
They claimed Watcrville as their
home ana the marshal advised them to
seek it at once. on pain of being locked
up if again caught on Augusta's
streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-13
55th CONGRESS-.
The War Revenue Bill Reported
to the Senate.
DISABILITIES Under the 14th Amendment
to Constitution Removed.
House Passes Bills for Coast Deiences and
Volunteer Signal Corps.

Washington May 12.-After pro-
longcd discussion, the Senate, this
evening, passed the bill concerning
carries engaged in interstate com
merce and their employees '-popularly
known as the railway arbitration bill
The most important amendment TO the
measure was that offered by Mr. Hoar
az Massachusetts. which provides that
the court shall issue no injunction
against railway employees which shall
compel them to give their personal ser
vices 10 a company against their Will.
on the final vote only three senators
were recorded against the bill. They
were: Mr. Money Of Mississippi Mr..
Eawlins Of Utah. and Mr.. Tinman of
South Carolina.
a bill was passed removing all dis
abilities imposed by the 18th amend
ment t. the Constitution upon persons
who We're at one time engaged in re-
bellion against the United States.
Tho war revenue measure was re-
ported to the Senate and notice was
given that it would be taken u next
Monday for consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-13

drawn back to cock the gun, the nose
of lever is pressed upwards. This
lever presses on a spring forward of a
piece of bent steel. the curved end Of
which, when the gun is cooked, rests
against the rim of the cartridge, hold
Ing it firmly until the gun is fired
The trigger, which is pressed by the
gun in order to release the hammer
protrudes from the upper surface of
the stock. and is simply a steel plate,
which, when pressed down. does this.
Into slot that is depressed to receive
a lug on its lower surface this sec
ton of the steel is pressed, the action
releasing the hammer and dscharging
the gun. Until the gun is cooked this
depressed lug" prevents the possibil-
ity of the gun being fired.
The shell is extracted automatically
by tho drawing back Of the breech
block. When the block is drawn back
the steel spring that plays such an
important part in the simple mechan-
ism of the gun is thrown, by the draw
ing back of the hammer, against the
rim of the cartridge, and when the
block is drawn back the spring forces
out the empty shell, leaving the gun
ready for reloading.
1t is impossible for the gun to he
fired while the cartridge is being in
serted, for, as explained, the lug
must enter the depression before the
hammer can be released by the nose of
the lever and as this can only be done
by depressing the trigger, which can
not be depressed when the lug is not
over the slot. it will be seen that an
accident through the premature dis
charge Of the shell is Impossible.
Neither is it possible for an accident
to occur through the breech mechanism
being blown back by the explosion of
the cartridge. for as it enters the slot
through the depression of the trigger
it engages the rear of the slot and is
held firmly until the gun is discharged.
This is all the m echanism of the gun.
It is 50 simple that anyone not ac-
customed to the handling of firearms
might doubt its deadliness.