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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
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N. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.
Tie Topeka Capital on the Side of Dixie Lee.

II 9 topeka capital on the Side OF Dixie Lee.
The Topeka Capital moved by a piey persistent as
an ngrowtng oena which paper do and say
only Christ say, the defense of
Governor stanleys law firm, the instituted by a
Kansas City prostitute against the city
this by questioning the honesty of the Eagle and by lam
poonng morals Wichita That is all right The Cap
i1al loves Stanley, admiring and mental
makeup just it hates Wichita Eagle That is
a state affairs which we cannot help, and not
know that could The Capital says that
Stanley knew nothing of what his doing.
is doubtless true But the madams before
Bringing this that expected pinch people
shat the law firm prosecuting
1orney's be retained to the end Of
dead both The chances are upon the other
hand that the governor guilty good many things
which his nothing Eagle did
cay anything derogatory personal character any
member either firms it did say of the atti-
eude referred to- met with an over
Nhelming endorsement by the people of Wichita, which
people viii probably survive condemnation melted out
TO them paper ostentatousy preparing to
gt religion for money there is in it, AS to which
is the honest fake-money the name of Christ or
Acense-money devil we leave for others to
determine The Capital complains that the Eagle has been
guilty of attacking other governors the past
Since it has mentioned it, insnuatin
twisters which, fired by through political
of fellows who were so handy with
unredeemed promises, like the Nauser going
through rotten stump afterwards claimed
the honor Of having the acts had
missed the incidents But why before you priced
The Eagle in its defense of the public against
job did jump with Governor Stanley nor
Citizen Stanley, Sunday School Superintendent Stanley
but criticised two law firms bears name
the governor and the other that county attorney The
latter gentleman that the article which causes
the Capital to fly the defense did not so much
as turn hair him. Is governor then so much thin
ner skinned than thecounty attorney? the
estimate put upon his epderms in this locality. But
maybe after all the not inspire the Capitals
offensive defense the Capital really hopes and
expects that within will be feeling and doing as
Christ would feel and do the job of defend
ing the interests of against those the
people Of Wichita the hands of the law firms
whose members have been retained just that purpose
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
Mckinley Did Not Drink chamnarne

A fanatic is the one-sded crank the wide world
around whether Tolsoi holding impossible religion
Prince KTakopotin advocating impossible socialism
or prohbitionist preaching the worlds redemption
through temperance enforced by of the
noted prohibition reformers last decade was found
dead in his bed the other day dead ntemperance not
in the drinking Of liquors but consumption of NOR
Prime If the Rev Wilbur f Crafts professional tenn
peranee 'reformer of Boston had tended or soda
water fountain in his youth would have been spared
the humiliation OF having the fact that SIAN
dered the president Some ago Mr. Crafts created
great deal Of Indignation among the assorted ans" of
Boston by declaring that champagne served to the
president and his cabinet visit of the chief
eootive and his advisers to the presidents
capitol building The sergeant-at-arms Of the house Of
representatives forward with the statement
that the champagne that the gentleman saw
served mineral But perhaps Mr. Crafts would
have objected just the had known that the bot
ties contained only mineral these perialfstic
days Boston would be suspicion at home If
he appeared satisfied with the world is going
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
Bryan and a Solid South Sure.

Many leading Democratic papers CT the country ere
'oey put out over the fact that Bryans popularity with
The rank and Gle Of Bourbonsu refuses 10 vane ry,
FAN carry the south solid. whatever position on sve~
sn expansion and the attempt Of ac papers mentioned %
dis u.se his candidacy and defeat nomination i I n
vain some of these newspapers assert that Bryan carn
carry single state north of the Potomac and east % the
Mississippi asd that appears to the absolute truth u,y
eo tha. Of the which had tbs 81
w. fer years viii the Republican lar,-
= y- and that is true But when these Democratic
assert that Bryan might lose some Of the south
err STAKES they are merely uaaking,a bad guess
TO be the expansion sentiment IS strong in the
south and growing the Of that section are
slng faith silver and many them are ready TO
approve the position Of the Republican party with respect
TO protection Admitting al that be true however the
south sn be counted FOR any candidate the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
Probably Will Never rIateriaIize,

Nebraska has just undertaken engineering work that
will make the Chicago drainage curbstone
rvuet by comparison The question the Fremont
power canal the completion of which will involve
penditure of than $OOOOo0O make Fremont one
of the largest manufacturing cities the west The canal
will be directly south of Fremont the Of
the Platte river and large be constructed
by danming Elm creek The the Platte river will
be diverted into Elm by of canal some dis
lance above the city The dam will $50 in height
and the reservoir win hold quantity of water to
supply the large power the Platte river is low
The canal will be forty miles long and empty the Mis-
souri, river at Omaha.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
Wars viii Como Just the Same

Max ORell has original idea with regard to the use
to which of Mr. Carnegies surplus millions should be
put says if Mr. Carnegie give 900 he
would devote it to placing high priced peace minister
the cabinet of civilized government Mr. ORe be
heves minister with salary away up the thou
sands who could influence his fellow cabinet ministers
would be the kind Of boon to the the
worlds Mr. ORePs intentions undoubtedly
honorable but forgets thirst for gore be-
fixed in the appetite of nation peacemaer is
usually kept fairly busy sidesteppng and lodging
the old cats and decayed fruit that his direction
Few nations have to without
ministers in their cabinets just the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
stomach and liver trouble.

81 his overcoat IS hanging limp ~ hts
left side ana dangling heFcsly ~ IRE
young man lodges and puts on an aching
facial contortion. II n b an Old friend.
don't slap him on the shoulder and greet
him ia the usual way = you don't want
an enemy for life. say gently and with
pity: Good morning, Have you been
vaccinatsdT'
The AsoeT murder case from Labette
county. that attracted considerable at
tention IN Kansas N 1885, s. % come up
FOR the sixth tjTne todsy Tals ease -
one q the most noted IN Ksnrss. Ia
January. Isss. Mr. Marion Aebc1 vas
found ssad with bullet through her
brain. Maggie Whi;ehouse. n rtep-8auzh-
ter Of the deceased. was arrczteS % sux-
picion az having COMMITTEES tire crime
AfteT being he'd = few days II is alleged
she wal inA4cs6 % sign a Gocansnt. fse
contents q which she knew no' b3nE Eu-
deg threats - being he'd for the crime
Shs WAS then released ard &arIon Azbeii
the husband "a. arrested charged wffh
the c-ons. At TIE trtst tae EEhifsselsze
CIR testified aFa.r-t Asset Her featf-
rnony. supported - ciFczn.s anfisi evil
dencs II ozaer witnesses. caused ne cor
vscttcn o< AabeE. ard Be VAS aeatences
20 PRISM f8r lie. He rssr g -1ottoa sof
= rsw trial. 5Ut u vas oveFruleA He
tae1 appealed tae casa - ths supreme
cour- ard that TRIBUNAL Affirmed the
decision - the isxer coz-t fge was then
sent - priao- Fiis attorneys nest nlsH
sBit sxzi-rz - state fu taa Tst<ft-
county district ro1yf - cs-nre5 &. - sire
hlrn rev trial To coure -ulea anas-st
hlr1. ard 1e sDvaals6 70 zee s7spgrra~
cotrt. znlr1 ssssfaice6 ths lrxrr raIz~4
aEalz- Ia&Ss Ski5zors - tha E1sbetts
cgEasy district ceEvr WiE hezr ffs afra-
merits Zoe a Rev tTisl r. ssocesa cazlsg
esysEa u153s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
BRIGHAM DisconsoIate But Not sn His naunh4er

Brigham Roberts, by failing admission and then ex
puson forfes his right per and mileage as con
gressmanelec He out before got in The COM
mttee mileage and per diem acknowledge that he was
elected made the trip recognized on the floor for
the purpose Of making speech in his defense but
they reject his claim for pay But Miss Adab Roberts
daughter of 1.-The member Utah. as her father was
wont to call himself has not been osracsed by the con
Gressional set Quite the reverse received much
attention and admiration for bright intellect and scn
ang wit At the large reception given by the wives and
daughters of the members their homes at the
metropolitan hotel Miss Roberts was asked to receive with
them She dressed yellow crepe that chung to her
figure and swept in undulang folds her feet Pink
roses and creamy lace the only to set off
her brunette beauty. She generally admired.
The Chinese minister at became her most enthusi
astie friend In speaking of him she reminiscent and
spoke Of the picturesque Chinese gardeners go about
the streets of Salt Lake City with of green ve
tables swinging from long pole laid their shoulders
Never once has Miss Roberts sought attention to
her unique position during trial but has gone
quietly about accompanying him day by day to hear the
testimony both sides of been bese by
newspapers for contributions for periodical
concise and scholarly statement upon attitude of the
public toward her father the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

Democrats may nominate for the presidency The
section counting Kentucky and West Virginia
yet reached that degree of independence which
they must attain before they judgment
conscience dictate and they will continue to support Demo
cratic candidates long theres in the
south and it is possible up domination
h1ral
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

The indications now point to Mr.. Bryans nomination.
but regardless Of what he may for there
few intelligent Democrats who expect see him elected
Many of those who have his
pions becoming manifestly ukewarm difficulty
that the free silver Democrats find available
except by turning old sound money leaders;
and this they yet prepared to do.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06
Gentilitx.

(F'rom the Detroit JoUTnaLl
Reginald rad purpose in keeping the
tryst punCtuaily.
he came a. the appointed hour Beat
rice wzs not there
The minutes sped Regfzala waited III
IL thirty 81 these had sDee6ed-
Then ae hsavesi a heavy sign q relief
she Is half al hour late. 81 Lease :"
he exclaimed, with gilsSsnIzg eyes. she
IS not 5o-5zois, altar al
TIE qualities Of zeal gs1tnitv Inevitably
berrav themselves, sooner o. later
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

tFroTu tEls LllEgsKE NNNH-s
When the Chicago politician adjourned
70 rs roon In the Boston soses es fzzzne-
diz1sly touched the electric 6-fts1-
BOY" said he 70 tAs youth IN G--sfaru1.
bring me pitcher q Ice water. Eus-
tie
The word IS foreign 70 Us. sir We
aavs n1ne-
No sce WzteTT
80. sir
Wei what IN he tauneer Is iazs
pitcher fer
ICED water. SIR woule yoz have soz>
o. 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

Wood, the general Of Cuba began work by
cleaning the filth Of the prisons streets
Of Havana Wood is of the greatest developed by
Spanish war.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

The St Louis chemist who by found the average
cigar contains aeetc formic vttyc valeamic proponc
and prussic acids, ereosete pheno sulphureed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

Nearly two million dollars worth OF property was de-
stroyed in St Louis Sunday by St Louis
second big fire within yet Chicago refuses rec
ogntion of NIissour's metropolis.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

OIney the brainest the Cleveland administra-
ton TO be president If Oney make any
showing with Bryan he should work his jaw more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

Governor Taylor successful at his game
FOR few pointers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

General MERCER just elected TO the French
senate This shows contempt senate that the pub
lie before been Of.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

some people are born idiots and some are made SO I
grew kind.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

the fooller gets sight Of pettigrew weyIer:
accomplishments in Cuba butcher be given very
modest place in history.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

john Breidenthal IS running governor again Bret
denthal IS insncere He simply tonng up prestige
TO make the for United States senator.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

De yeu Ike eabhs-es - wei. frsrer e-t
= eEt ! sfnoAs : so-5et i11cs- - i.5e1 -
RssrarS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-06

VIII hardly be any profit Cecil Rhodes to hav
diamonds 50 up Z kLnnbsEiey does. TOO.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
OPPOSED SHIP SUBSIDY BILL,
CIa y. of Georgia. Id a Speech In the
Senate.

Washington. Dee. 12.-The first
speech in opposition to thu ship sub
sidy bill in the senate was delivered
by Mr.. Clay, of Georgia, one of the
minority members of the committee
ON commerce. which reported it to
the senate. He is recognized as one
of the most vigorous opponents of
the bill in the senate. and during
nearly two hours was accorded close
attention by senators on both sides
of the chamber Mr.. Hanna who eX-
poets to !, ply to Mr.. Clay's argu-
ment, gave him a particularly atten-
tive hearing. In the early part of the
session Il lively colloquy was precip-
itated over the reference to commit
tee of the Circuit oleomargarine bill
just passed by the house of repre-
sentatives. 1t finally went to the
committee on agriculture, This was
a victory for the friends of the
bill
There also was sharp debate over
the Montana material case. but no
action was taken, the matter by con
sent going over temporarily. Today
no business session of the senate will
be held, as the day will be devoted
to the celebration of the centennial of
the establishment of the seat of gov
eminent in Washington.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
CELEBRATION TODAY.
Centennial of Establishing the
National Capital.
JOINT EXERCISES IN CONGRESS.
They Occur This Afternoon Reception
to Governors This Mornipg-Also
Program In the East Room of the
White House Reception Tonight.

Washington. Dec. 12.-The centen-
NAL celebration of the establishment
of the seat of government III the Dis
trict of Columbia began today with
rec ption by the president to the
governors of states and territories at
the executive mansion. Efhis func-
ton was followed by an exhibition
of the model and drawings of the
proposed enlarged executive mansion
in the east room, for which the fol-
lowing program had been arranged:
Colonel Theodore A. Bingham, L. $.
A., THE History of the Executive
Mansion During the Century of 1900
1900" Hon. Henry b. f. Mcfarland,
The Development of the District of
Columbia During the Century of 1900
1000 Governor Leslie NJ Shaw, Of
Iowa, 'tThe Development of the
States During the Century 1900
1900"
This afternoon military and civic
procession will escort the president
to the capitol. where joint exercises
by the United States senate and
house of representatives will be held
in the hall Of the house of represent
atives, Hon William Z. Frye presid-
ing. Addresses were scheduled to be
made as follows: Transfer of the
National Capital from Philadelphia,
representative James d. Richardson,
of Tennessee" Establishment of the
Seat of Government in the District
of Columbia" Representative Serene
e. Payne, Of New York; History of
the First Century of the National
Capital" Senator Louis e. McComas,
of Maryland; "The Future of the
United States and Its Capital" Sem
ator John w Daniel. of Virginia. and
historical Grafton by Senator
George f. Hoar Of Massachusetts.
This evening a reception is intend
ed to be given In honor of the gov
ernors of states and territories at the
Coreoran gallery of art.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
DARING BANK ROBBERY.
stx Masked Men Capture the City Mar
shall at Seville, O.-TheD Dynamited
the Bank and Secured Large sum.

Seville, o., Dec. 12-Town Marshal
Weaver was passing J. n. Highs
bank when two men stepped from
the shadow OF the bank doorway and
confronted him -Four others quickly
filed in the rear and one told the
marshal that ut tie least cutlery h
would be Shot. Weaver said he
would be quiet, and at the order of
the leader of the rgbbers. all Of whom
were masked, accompanied the party
into a room above the bank, where
he was bound ard gagged, and Laid
on the floor.
The burglars had previously visit
ed the room ard bound and gagged
John Ross, who US d the place as a
sleeping apartment. They then broke
in the front door of the bank and
went to work to open the safe.
The robbers proceeded to the bank,
smashed III the front door. and went
to work on the bank safe with tools
and explosives. Three stood guard
at the door and in the vicinity of the
bank. while the others did the job.
They finally got the innsr door of the
safe open.
Mrs Mary Rider, living next to the
bank, heard noise in the middle of
the night, and looked out to see what
was going on. She discovered light
in the bank, and could see the men
at work.
Hastily dr. ssing, th woman ran out
in bit street and tried to sound an
alarm. One of the men saw her, ran
out of the building, caught her and
hustled her into the room over the
bank. There she was bound, but not
gagged. William Houts. who lives
near the bank, heard the noise, and
ran down stairs to give the alarm.
but an outside watcher saw him com
ing. He was compelled at the point
of revolver to go back to the house
and to bed.
Apparently about this time the fire
bell began to ring Marshal Weaver
had escaped from the bonds which
held him, and seeing light in the
bank, sneaked away to the engine
house without being detected by any
of the robbers guards. The startled
citizens b gan to pour into tho
streets, some in different degrees of
dishabille. to learn the cause of the
rack t.
The robbers hastily scooped up
about $1,000 in the bank safe, over
looking 5000 more i'll a separate pack
age. They then emerged from tho
bank in body and made a dash for
the Cleveland. Lorain and Wheeling
station, fourishing their reyolyers
and warning the people to get off the
streets. Few, if any, of the citizens
were armed and no shots were fired.
The robbers jumped on hand car
at the station and whirled rapidly
away to the southwark. 4 party of
citizens started in pursuit
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12

minority, The house adjourned early
to permit the hall to be decorated
for the exercises in connection with
the centennial celebration today. Be
fore the war revenue reduction bill
was taken up Il resolution was adopt
ed for the appointment of special
committee of five members to inves-
tigate the death of Oscar l.. Booz,
of Bristol, Pa. who died recently, it
is alleged, as result of hazing, re-
ceiyed while cadet at West Point.
This course was taken over the head
Of the military committee, which re-
ported in favor of allowing hte war
department to conduct the inquiry.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
For More Money to Fight Beers.

London, Dec. 12.-William st. John
Broderick, the secretary of state fol-
war, introduced the supplementary
estimates of f16000,000 for the army
in the house of commons. He said
in part that the governments policy
was to pursue the war with the
strongest possible force and a contin-
uous stream of supplies SO that peace
may the more quickly be achieved
Mr. Broderick added that he believ-
ed that the government was now
asking for the final Tlm required for
this abnormal war. After debate
they were adopted.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
MRS. NANCY CLARK KILLED.
She Was Sister of the Late Ex-Gov
ernor Curtin.

She Was Sister of the Late Ex-Gov.
ernor Curtin.
Philadelphia. Dee. 12.-Mrs. Nancy
Clark. widow of the late DR.. Henry
Clark and Il sister of the late Andrew
G. Curtin. the famous war governor
of Pennsylvania, was struck and prob
ably instantly killed by train OF
the Pennsylvania railroad at Torres
dale station. Mrs. Clark, who was
IS years of age, had been wishing hei
niece, Mrs. Allen Sheldon, of State
road and Beetles street. Torresdale
She was intending to take the train
back to Philadelphia.
Mrs Clark, who lived alone, resid
ed in the boarding hause at 101C
Spruce street, this city.
She had made all arrangements fOl
a visit to Reading, Pa, where she
proposed to spend the Christmas holi
days with General Gregg. an old
time friend of her family.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
FOR THE ALLEGHENY RIVER.
Rivers and Harbors Committee Agrees
to Engineers Estimates.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The rivers
and harbors committee of the house
agreed to appropriate for mainte-
nance and Improvement of the Allie
gheny river the amount estimated by
the engineers The committee has not
yet reached the new projects for this
river
The war d partment has reported
against the proposed purchase of
Sand Island, i'll the lower Ohio river.
The purchase was asked by the Pitts
burg coal exchange.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12

Washington, Dec. 12.-Among the
combinations in the senate were:
William d. Bynum, of Indiana, to be
commissioner to revise and codify the
criminal and p nal laws of the Unit
ed States. To be major generals
Brigadier General Lloyd Wheaton
and Brigadier General Chat zee.
United Stat volunteers.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12

WE lead, OTHERS follow. The
Delicatessen ice cream can't be ceat.
It is made to order from 81 90 per
gallon up Prices and goods to suit
all.
LEAVE your bundle with Adam
Bower. lie is an agent for Miller's
lew Method Laundry.
OYSTERS in every style at ST.
lairs, Only the best and freshest
re served
WEAvER's continues TO keep right
up to date. Whatever you can't find
there is not 10 be had.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
For Marine hospital at pittsburg.

Washington, Dec 12.-The house
committee on public buildings and
grounds have reported for the Dalzell
bin appropriating $4,000 for con-
struction of a marine hospital at
Pittsburg.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
sad Climax of Intemperance.

Philadelphia, Dec 12.-George S.
Wagner, ii salesman, committed sui
eide by driving a large pair of shears
through his neck. making use Of
hatchet to accomplish the act
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
PITTSBURG DIVISION
Ladies'
Gold Watches.

They are beauties for the
price, and we have con-
hdence in them. We
warrant them in all di-
rections for one full year
from date of purchase.
Open faces, Gold filled
cases, American move
ments, seven jewels and
clear, bright dials. We
welcome comparison,
knowing that the identi-
cal watch will cost you
more money anywhere
else.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1900-12-12
A seven story building Burned.

New York, Dec. 12.-Fore destroy
ed Prospect haH, a seven-story brick
building at Fifth and Prospect ave-
nues, Brooklyn, causing loss of
100000. 1t threatened the destruc-
ton of church and a large amount
of adjoining property.