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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
The ,ndepepdence of the Press.
Erom the New York Evening post.)

II IOD The NeN TUE 1-'''I"t --7F-7
We do not recall since the civil war case
where the newspapers of party were so suddenly
and sharply challenged to decide whether they
world stand by their convictions, or would sur
render them at the demand of the National Ad-
ministratioD The near approach 10 unanimity
with which the leading Republican journals have
,naintsined their original position, even when
tbev mad TO condemn not only the leaders of their
marty in Congress, but also the President, is as
ora tifyiup as il is striking.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
A Bunch of TuIips.-Almost stimuli

Bunch of Tulips.-Almost sinful
taneously with President fMcKinleys off
cial approval yesterday of the Single Gold
Standard bill a gaily bedecked messenger
burst, effulgent, into the room OF the
Hon. H. H. Hanna, of indianapolis, at the
Arlington. with a huge bunch of yellow
tulips, In the centre of which there nes-
tied white rose. Accompanying the flow
ers was a note briefly reciting that the
flowers we're sent in payment of a
bet made four years ago, when APP
parently this country was as far
away from the perpetuation OF the
single gold standard as Jupiter is
from the sun. Colonel Hanna (no kin to
the immortal Mark laid q wager four
years ago with his friend Col. bill"
Nicholas. feuilletonist and roundelayist,
that before Colonel Nicholas would have
an opportunity 10 again vote for President
the single monetary standard would be
established for this nation by statutory
enactment. Colonel Nicholas has made 1t
an invariabie rule of life always to get
on the safe side iof a bet or not bet al all
Hence when Colonel Hanna offered the
wager of a bunch of roses on the inan-
cial proposition Colonel Nicholas, believ-
ing that he was on the safe side. took the
wager Many are the kilograms he has sent
to Colonel Hanna during these four years
claiming the wager. as convention after
convention has denounced in blistering
phrases the crime of '73. But Colonel
Hanna never sufficiently despaired as to
think of ordering even a modest bouton-
Mere for Colonel Nicholas. The latter is
said to have spent a whole weeks salary
Yesterday for the huge bunch of yellow
tulips which he sent to Colonel Hanna.
He explained that the white rose idea vas
not inspired by Senator Thurston's famous
rhythmical apostrophe to that particular
botanical species, but that he had 1t placed
in the centre of the big floral mass as
gentle reminder to the winner of the
wager that in the gold bill signed by the
President there was little faint glimmer
of a silver streak. This is the only thread
upou which Colonel Nicholas is able TO
hang his contention that he has never yet
been on the wrong side of the bet, even
though he has paid the Hanna wager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

(From the Indianapolis Press
Probably the weakest point in the present consul
lar system is that it does not require consuis to
understand the language of the country 10 which
they are accredited. This often leads to en-
barrassment 10 the Consul and to injustice to
American citizens abroad-especally in countries
where the Coneul has a sort of Judicial authority,
or tra-territorial jurisdiction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

IFIuIi Ilt ] HII'N4N'P'''1 ''VNV-V+F
II is within the power of the President and
The Postmaster General TO reduce the rate OF
foreign letter postage to 2 cents Great Britain
has recently cut down the rate to her colonies and
protectorstes to one penny e eentsl. oir COM
Iaercial interests would he much benefited by
similar reduction. Increase Of the bulk Of COR
respondence follows upon increase 1f facility, as
our experience has shown. For this reason no
reduction Of the postal revenues could be an
ticipated from the asked-for change.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
A Poultry Trust,

Ii is reported that a poultry trust is TO
| be established. The great packing firms
have for some time been giving especial
attention to canning turkey and chicken,
| and now it is said that they are securing
control of the best chicken producing ter
ritory and making contracts for large sup
plies of fowls.
This may result in some rather nnex-
pected developments. The business OF
poultry raising is not one which can be
controlled by any syndicate. 1t is too
easily carried on by private individuals.
not many of whom depend upon 1t for their
entire livelihood, and it might, with very
little trouble, be made profitable in parts
OF the country where fowls are not at pres
ent raised in large numbers. Although the
prices Of the trust, if there should be one.
might affect the profits of both producers
and dealers to some extent, there would be
a lively conflict before the packing houses
could hope to secure anything like COM
plete control of the business.
One consequence of the formation of such
& trust might be the enrichlng of the South
and West. There are large areas of coun
try in the South where chickens may be
raised for the market and it is asserted
on good authority that the poultry product
of Inc Southern States could be multiplied
by five with very little trouble and ex-
pense. II this should happen. the people
of that section would be independent of the
trust. and could also supply other markets
for a time. and the bank account OF the
Southern planter would be considerably in
creased whether he sold his fowls TO The
trust or to outsiders. Moreover, there is
nothing to prevent the establishment Of
canning factories in the South, near to the
poultry farms, and undertaking any Chi
cago firm that exists. The resources of
that section have never yet been developed
to anything like their full extent
Moreover, it will be difficult for any bust
ness combination to secure control Of an
industry so easily carried on with small
capital. To any farmer or villager, the
care of a few chickens is absurdly small
compared with the convenience Of having
the fowls and eggs for home consumption
or sale The industry is not like coal min
ing or wheat raising or manufacturing. 1t
requires no complicated machinery and can
be carried on anywhere that there is room
for poultry yard. 1t will be a long time
before canned chicken supersedes the fowl
furnished by small dealers or raised in
private coops.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
sheIdon's SkyrOcket.

(From the Springfield, Mass, Republican,
When a man has the colossal egotism to make
himself Christ's mouthpece subjects concern
ing which Christ silent, there is 10 limit TO
the absurdities involved The spectacle is both
ridiculous and repusive. To prostitute the great
self Advertising is degradation Of religion.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
BirrellinE.
(From the Chicago Times Herald

From the Chicago Times Herald)
The London academy is responsible for new
word that is coming into dangerously facile use.
That word is ''brrelling," and must have
native burr the tongue to give it the fun
value OF a correct pronunciation. II means liter
airy chatter, and is named after Augustine Birrei,
whose pleasing phrases in "obiter Dicta" bir-
relied into popular fame deep enough contribute
a new verb TO the English language.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

(FrOm the Chicago Times Herad.)
If the Republicans of the Northwest, who are
filling the Times Herald's" mail with apprecia-
tive and gratifying concentrations of its course
in regard to the Porto Rico tariff bill, Will divert
their letters to the United States Senators from
this region II will perhaps have more direct
effect TO prevent the consummation of the great
wrong they all deplore and dread.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15


When the Republicans begin their campaign
this year they will be called upon to defenc
Algerian, Gageism, Hannasm, un-Americanism
the Hsy-Psuncefote Treaty, secret British ALI
anee, the Porto Rico robbery, trusts, and i'm
perialism. Can they successfully defend them2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
Expansion and the Constitution.


As the United States expands it takes its Con
stitution with it. We cannot escape our obliga-
tions to the organic law of the Republic The
only escape is by notification, ;td the civil war
settled all that generation ago. There can be
neither notification nor evasion of the provisions
Of the Constitution while the United States re-
mains a nation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
The Maryland View.

from the Baltimore American)
The President should at once make reyrograde
movement and discharge the duty he owes his
party, the country and Porto Rico There is
time for such a movement now. In little while
il will he too late
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
A sIur From the West.



The Marine Corps is made up OF fine lot OF
vonnu men and some Of them behaved very well
during the recent war with Spain. Their chief
duty however, is TO appear at the state functions
in Washington and lock gorgeous.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

From the Brooklyn Eagle)
Those are most sensitive who are most vulner
able. Apply this to the politicians who resist
or resent proper enquiries from newspapers, ol
investigation by competent authorities.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

There is new and up-to-date explana-
ton of Mr.. McKinley's attitude toward the
Porto Rican Tariff bill. Any measure will
suit him, 1t is said, as long as it contains
the principle of Congressional power to
levy customs duties on the trade OF a part
of the United States. Upon that point he
must have decision by the Supreme
Court, and Congress must pass something
that will assist the making up Of lest
case We are afraid that this is not as
sincere view as we should expect the
President to take of the situation. There
are test cases involving every possible
phase of the constitutional question in
volved in the illegal taxation of Porto
Rico before the lower Federal courts now,
and there is nothing to be gained by af-
firmative legislation to the same end. The
President must try again.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

The amount of campaign thunder which
the Administration is likely to accumu-
late out OF Mr.. McKinley's offer TO me-
diate In South Africa is rather difficult
to estimate. Mr.. Kruger was not over
nice in asking the President of the United
States to carry message for him, and
then sending 1T direct in advance. Prob
ably that incident, at least, is closed.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15

Is Kentucky diluting its liquor in an
unusual degree, or what is the matter
with the State? Has the fine old Swope
and Goodloe spirit oozed out? Just as we
were prepared to record general
massacre in Frankfort, and knife
and revolver hand-to-hand fight in
the State House Square. the military
commanders of the two factions bury
their speaking countenances in the fra
grant mint together, and arrange truce,
which is to last until the Court OF Appeals
shall say who is Governor After that per-
haps there may be gore; but we have been
disappointed 80 often that 1t Is hardly
probable. Just one Republican State a6-
ministration seems to have been sufficient
to let all the sand out OF the local craw.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-15
Melody in the south.


From the Galveston News)
There is nothing delightful to the ear as
the song Of the mockngbird, unless ii is the whTr
Of The machinery in E cotton mil.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
HAVE THEIR THIRD MEETING
Old soldiers Mckinley aud Roosevelt
Club at CITY building

The Soldiers Mckinley and Roosevelt
club held its third meeting last night in
the city building. Captain Burgess an
nounced the program for the old soldiers
reunion for next week. He insisted on
all being present at the campfres 70 be
held at the park and urged that no one
allow his old soldier Enthusiasm 20 relax
for a moment to help make this affair
grand SUCCESS. He suggested that ~
matter how old they were. they could b.
a little effort re-kindle their old-tiras en-
thusiasm and assert IL az the reunion.
He said IN part: The program which Is
being prepared Is fine one and all the
old soldiers viii De expected 70 5e pres
eRt and thus make those participating
feel that their efforts have been well
spent
The reunion win oe usherei IL b. Eve
ssluteS from The battery. and there vii
BE salutes every morning. Chester /
Long viii make an opening address on
Tuesday. Mr. Paul Brown has very
kindly and carefully prepared an address
which he viii deliver OF Wednesday. Ssr.
Baker. Mr Bockin and President StauIs-
OF the Friends university are anonz the
speakers tor Thursday. On Friday the
governor VIII be here and deliver an i'd
dress The governors salute = seven
teen guns viii Be gwen on Fri8zy rno-1-
Ing Rev. Then win make az address
also or Friday. Several yoEax ladies'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
"BR EVITY IS THE SOUL OF W.T.
GOOD WIFEI YOU NEED
SAIP POL 10

by your services l will give you the q
per cent Of my property and the fruits OF
the property during the minority of the
girl. If you accept will send you fur
Their explanations
The frfor Of the convent where my
daughter is reclused is a man Of all my
confidence, who knows all my secrets and
instructions. He IS honest man with
many friendships OF which we may be in
need of at any time.
1 must tell you that owed to my long
staying at Amrica I suffer a terrible III
ness which oblte me to be IN bed very
much time and I expect a permanent re-
suit. This is the reason why I wish b.
put in order my business before my
daughter may be an~orphan one In order
% gain some time Z beg you TO send
cablegraIn to the city where the convent
IS stand On which convent Is reclused my
Crib as soon as you may receive this let
ter and then 1 win send you the neoes-
sary explanations and instructions for
the accomplishment OF this important
matter
The cablegrsm must be sent az follows.
Spain. Mr.. Andres Galvez Lesta Teis-
grafor. Miranda" Please sign Il wait
ing your answer 1 am. sir. your ohedlent
servant RICARDO LOPEZ ROSS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
ATTRACTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED
And Tickets for Wichita Lyceum on
sale Tn Morning

The people Of Wichita are to be con-
graduated on the prospects for amuse-
ment for the coming season, the enter
tainments as provided by the Wichita
Lyceum have every appearance of being
better than ever before. There is a
splendid variety and talent that will
please the most critical.
The manager, Mr. Orville A. Boyle.
announces the following contracts made:
DR.. F. w. Gunsaulus of Chicago, in his
great lecture on Savonarola This will
be looked forward to as one Of the treats
of the season. The doctor has that
grea|7st gift of oratory, the faculty Of
carry g his audience with him from be-
ginning to end. Some one has said that
his lecture is a pastel in words-deftlv
and delicately sketched and brilliantly
finished.
Another man of national reputation ia
sam z. Jones, who In his most UNIQUE
manner will give his lecture Get There
and Stay There" He differs from all
other lecturers on the platform, being
different from all in style He is bright
versatile and original, has remarkable
How Of language is quick in conception
Of thought, and sarcastic to the highest
degree
The Quaker Male Quartette comnanv
organized in Philadelphia September
1866 is the oldest male quartette in
America in continuous service The quar-
tette will not only appear in full dress
but also in elegant Quaker costumes
during the rendition of their program.
and introduce many novelties not gener-
ally seen in an organization of this kind
Byron w. King Of Pittsburg. Pa. presi
dent of Kings School of Oratory, will
give his lecture and representations "All
the Worlds a Stage" This will be
very enjoyable evening.
Mr.. Ralph Dunbar said last evening
that the Ernest Gamble Concert COM
pany was one Of the very finest travelling
in the west Mr.. Gamble himself has
one OF the most powerful and musical
voices on the stage today Among his
talented support is Nine. Cecilia Epping-
housen Baily, prima donna soprano. who
will appear to good advantage in this
company.
The Fadette Woman's Orchestra Of
Boston with twenty-one artists and
Coraline 3. Nichols. conductor. Is the
A' ga - ''ee'' < CiiiiNaiiHu ana uneQuahed
organization Of Americas young women
instrUmentalists
Colonel L. F. COPELAND. popularity call
ed the King Of the Platform" will lee
ture in his humorous way on the sub
jet Seeing the Elephant
The TyroIeau Concert Troupe OF Aus
tria will he IN the nature ~ novelty
and is sure 70 please They will arpear
IN costume from their native country.
Some Of the old countrv's best Alpine
singers are in the company of ten.
Last Of all comes the Colored Jubilee
Singers, whose southern plantation songs
everyone enjoys.
Season tickets with reserved seats are
on sale this morning AZ rooms and ..
Biting block. There will be no solicitors
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
HAVE RECEIVED NEW MUSIC
Commercial Band Practicing for Car
n.Vai Week.

The Commercial band has received a
number of pieces Of new music, which
will be played for the first time at the
opening of the carnival. The band held
their regular practice last night, and one
of the new selections was tried. 1t is
The Tale of the Kangaroo" The piece
was composed by Luders and was first
heard in Chicago in The Burgomaster."
The piece is a catchy one and the band
will make a decided hit with the new
selection.
Mr.. Henry W. Huffman, who was in
Chicago recently. saw THE Burgomas-
ter and was delighted with the music
in the piece. The new selection was then
put on and the encore received was Won
derful
The band will commence their engage
ment with the Carnival association On
Tuesday and will play until the end The
music which they have prepared viii be
out OF the usual order and Will be a
credit to the organization.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27

have kindly consented to recite during
the week. and many more to sing. Mrs.
Childs and Miss Larimer are among
those who will sing. These treats viii
be intermingled with the addresses and
good time generally Is expected by all.
It is thought by some that the fair will
somewhat detract from the interest of
the reunion. but this will not be true.
The old soldiers are always more inter-
ested in memories Of the past than any
thing else. There are now sos names add
ed to the list. The meeting adjourned to
meet again in two weeks from last night
perhaps in the Garfield hall At this
meeting a full attendance is desired.
There will not be a meeting next week
on account of the carnival"
The meeting of last night was marked
by the same enthusiasm that has charac-
terized the gatherings Of the old soldiers
Of the past few weeks. In no organiza-
ton of the city has the membership in
creased as rapidly or has as much inter-
est been displayed in the organization.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
FlFTY-TWO THIS MONTH
Is the Record for Men EnIistins for
EoreIg Service.

Fifty-two men have been recruited at
the station on North Main st.eet already
this month for service in the Philippines
This record is larger than either Kansas
CITY or Topeka FOR the same length OF
time.
The station has oaly been located here
since the 9th Of July. under the charge
OF Sergeant Beltz. but since that tine
there has been 80 men sent TO California
70 prepare for the foreign serzie. \ num-
her OF the men sent away from here dur
ing July have already seen actual service
IN the Philippines and have participated
in battles.
Fifteen recruits swere sent TO California
night before last and as sooa as arriving
81 taeir destination viii be assigned 70
the. different regiments for service.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
RICARDO LOPEZ ROSS DYING
Mayer Ross. His Relative. Receives
the -ad News

Poor Rios-do Lo2@z Ross = DYING iB
Ma1r7d- Such IS TIE sad message Msyor
FlHAav Ross received from hts relative
yesterday. Ricardo Ross II n prison IA
dark ant DARK ard dismal aungssors.
and he wants heso. Il vii BE -e-zszae~r-
81 that a year sxo IL was Il th4 szase
dismal daak. 3zrk and dirty cuzS~oa
that Ricardo Hays szs dying. = rs1zslve
u I,es Hays % tbs city He was ostuz
il TIRE same c%ll ard the sal news rsze1-
ed NJ. hays n the same way BIT
RlSzrao LopSz Hays d-3ns &c. he easEg-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
TO WORK ON KANSAS FARM
Little Boy Tells story of Parents
Death

a little boy was found upstairs in a
building on Market street last night and
when questioned as 10 where he came
from he told story Of his parents hsv-
ing died and being sent away with the
idea Of getting work on Kansas farm
He told Of coming from Canada and
said that when he left home ne had ST.
but that his money had given out when
he reached here.
The boy did not look 70 be over 10 years
az age and when he was being question:
ed he vas afraid that The marines" as
he called the police. would set him.
some az the people in the block took
charge Of the boy and be VIII be kept
here for few days.
Mr.. Rnd Mrs. W. ". Wilkinson and
family OF Alva. 0. =. who have been Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs II. W Huffman, left
yesterday for western Kansas TO visit
friends.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
SUCCEEDED BY JOHN HICKMAN
Ira sherwin's Place IN the Missouri
Pacific { flee

Mr.. Ira Sherwin as assistant ticket
agent III Wichita for the Missouri Pacific
viii be succeeded by Mr. John Hsckman.
a young man who is known for his in
dustry and ability in railroad circles. Mr.
Hickman has been CHIEF clerk in the d.
vision superintendent Office and has
also had az different times, experience in
ticket Offices. He brings 20 his new place
all the energy. accuracy and accommoda-
ton which characterized him in the Old.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
is LIKE A SECOND SPRING
Unprecedented Fall Pasturage in This
Part of Kansas.

All reports from the country report an
unprecedented pasturage this fall. The
grass is as green and almost as succu-
lent as in the spring. The long August
drouth Slapped things generally and made
them look decidedly blue Then came
the fall rains, in the form of mists most
ly, and as result the pasturage has
turned green and beautiful and has an
unusual fall growth. The revivification
extended even to the larger trees, which
have taken on a new and deeper shade
Of lively green. Cattle on the ranges are
doing exceptionally fine and everybody
in the cow business is particularly happy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
HARRY COURSON CLARKE,
Invites Queens Party to See "What
Did TOmpkins Do"

The carnival queen and her party have
received invitations to see "What Did
Tompkins Do at the Crawford next
Wednesday night Harry Courson Clarke,
an actor of note, has the leading role and
Immediately after hearing of the carnival
queens selection, instructed his manager
to wire the invitation
The party will occupy one of the boxes
at the Crawford and will be the guests
of Mr.. Clark. Manager Marthng is en-
thusiastic over the appearance Of Mr..
Clark and predicts a splendid reception
from the Wichita audience
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-27
FELIX GOES TO COLORADO
Fast Wichita Horse Is sold by Colonel
ToIer.

Yesterday Colonel H G. Toler sold 10
Mr.. Lawton OF Colorado Springs one OF
the most promising young horses in
Wichita This was Felix. ,hree-ves--
Old sorTeI who has q world OF grit and
legsful Of speed u snare. he wss sired
BY Myron McHenrv. dam By Black Hawk
MeGregor. Foster To3er. who has stud
led the animal. SAYS that great things
may be expected q him