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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
WANT TO RUN A PREACHER FOR MAYOR.

Pulpit politicians and political at the bot
tom of the unseemly wrangle at Topeka No mayor or
city administration possibly equal the de-
rnands Of these reverend politicians who in not feeling the
burthens Of governmental taxation impossible
or least ideastic conditions It is sought by the
elements which these pulpit politicians control to nom
of the preachers for mayor The selected
Daily Capital would. The chances
be elected from the fact that the
very largely participate in the municipal cleo
Sheldon short weeks effort demonstrated that
he is not equal to running newspaper and the chances
are nnety-nine a hundred that he would fail utterly
in administering affairs of the city satisfactory
way financially, politically morally. BY employing ali
of his powers the he might possibly close half
the drug Of that stop the open
liquors. but it would be such the taxpayers
would result in revolt However we hope he may be
nominated and elected and thus be afforded the oppor
trinity to practice what he breaches.
The fight being made on Mayor Parker who is said to
teetotler and honest upright citizen whose de-
sire is do the best for his city, everything
sdered little short scandalous and one which can
be understood by any with the pecu-
liar makeup Of that people He has been the start
prosecuted and bounded vil6ed, denounced as muir
ling minority and finally horsewhipped by woman for
honesty and deceny endeavong to carry out the policy
for which the majority Of voters elected him
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
Daitu EAGLE
M. M. MURDOCH, Editor.
DARING TO DO AND DIE.

IT'S all ND between Populists and Democrats Inc
Joint conference held Topeka Tuesday could hnd
no common ground Of afation the knell OF fusion
has been sounded OF course it question of name
and Of who should hare the Offices With express
sops Of genuine regret and with their falling rese
bling an April shower members of the respective COM
ttees agreed disagree whereupon the Popusts liked
June "a for straight of the road state conyen-
ton of its own and Democratic party its name and
organization be darned blasphemous words to that
effect The first overture from the Pops to the eff
feet that the change the date Of their state
convention May p until after the middle Of June
fer the purpose aording further time for palaver and
fixes This concession haughtiy dsdained by the
dominating Democrats and for time life seemed no
longer worth living for anybody No fusion anything
go motion to adjourn was held TO be in order which
means that the Republicans take the state by de
fault fall This is grave mistake upon the part OF
our opposition brethren It contraction of cam
paign currency around lopsided victory, which
highest interests Of the commonwealth
Better the Republican party be held down to real
izaton responsibilities to the people, even by fusion,
than not to be held at all
BIT we probably anticipate wildly This disagree
mont the nonce between the convened bosses is
dead cinch It will probability prove but the prophy
Tactic signal Of more successful feast later Flu
sion some between the Pops aud Dem
ocrata of Kansas is the wheat They love
each other for the hate each bears the Republican party
Hence soon all will be forgiven and they will be found
unitedy lying Republican party all and
calmly lying down together in November
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
SOME MORE MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

In the fact OF almost continuously disastrous exper
ences there be found in every town agtating
municipal ownership everything the line of public
utilities. These advocates the dreamers upon the one
hand and jobbers upon the other The local politician
wants the additional pull the wardheeler another graft
while the impracticabe dreamer is hoping for Utopia
Public political management OF necessity exces-
svely costly. Ordinarily takes two men to do the work
required by municipality which would be more thor
Oughly and satisfactorily by one man for an indivd
ual while the number bosses superintendent and in
specors increase in arthmecal progression where the
public has pay. To operate municipal OF city plant
Of whatever character whether it be printing Office
light or water plants street railway not takes
twice much does to operate either Of these
by individuals by companies Besides. with public
responsible for the and tear and cost for waste and
deterioration plant appliances VIII last half as long as
where these receive the careful supervision and conserya
tism Of the individual owner
The Leavenworth Times in discussing the municipal
troubles and exayagances Of that city in connection with
proposed municipal propeorship cites the experience OF
Kansas City. No which we quote:
Kansas City. No. paid in the sum Of millions Of dol
lars for private system Of then existing in
the city.
Iney nave owned the water works for the last few
years
In that time they have expended so per cent more for
labor mainly in hease Of wages and not in increase Of
ne number Of men employed
They have made an Investigation through experts into
1ef present condition and they that they have not
ceen Kept in repair and the Official report Of the experts
says that s2o0o00o needed TO put them in con
oluon 10 give the needed water supply
To-day the intelligent business men without regard
to their political aficatOns that they made
an egTegous bunder in purchasing the plant and that
they have suffered loss Of hundreds Ct thousands OF
dollars making that investment
This illustration comes from city which has had
heer reputation FOR honesty management Of it's
financial AFFAIRS than has the city of Leayeuworth
THE experience OF Leaycnworta during the existence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
OUTLINES OF OKLAHOMA.


The Baptists Of the territory are hold
! ing convention at Blackwell this week
| The secretary Of the interior holds that
I it is all right for school lands 70 be leased
/ for town sites.
( That Indian territory preacher who shot
a disbeliever is being handed some hot
! editorial roasts over the country.
Blackwell now has four gas wells and
/ is putting down 4 hrth well on the theory
! that ais wen that ends well
The Republican territorial committee
! which meets in Guthrie on April I. may
/ and may not select a new chairman
L is wonderful how many people in the
/ L rritOry stiil insist that Flynn will be
the Republican nominee for congress.
( Speaker Henderson IS against the bin
giving Oklahoma two extra judges.
What's the matter with the Iowa man
anyway?
/ Governor Ferguson win soon go 10
Washington 10 plead that the territory
De permitted to keep the indemnity school
lands IN the new country.
Governor Ferguson has made the reso-
luton that the machinery OF the gov
eTnor's Office shall not be used for any
/ body in the congressional fight.
Bob Nen's prediction Is that II both
men live olney viii be the Democratic
candidate for president in 1S04 and Mark
Hanna the Republican candidate.
A man i'll a livery stable at Oklahoma
City got drunk, and when threatened with
discharge took out his knife and ruined
several fine buggies for his employer.
Mr. Handkerchief. who viii probably
succeed Secretary Hitchcock, is q great
friend to Dennis Flynn. Mr.. Vandeven-
ter helped in the free homes measure.
Item in an Oklahoma paper: Mr.. H
A. Richards is ar home with his new
wife and says the latch string still hangs
OF; the outside 10 his old bachelor friends
Some one has started the story that the
president viii insist on Horace Speed
taking Judge McAtee's place Speed has
gone to Washington, il is claimed, 10
consult about the judgeship.
The Democrats over the territory are
adopting the primary system despite the
recommendation against it Of the terri
torial central committee. The Democrats
OF kiowa county have taken il up.
An eastern railroad man said the other
day; i haven't kept up with the rail
read building in Oklahoma the last
twelve mOnths-it has been too rapid II
l started on a trip In Oklahoma | would
have TO take a guide"
Shawnee Quill: Six young men en-
gagged in running combat, shocked some
people and amused many others yester-
day afternoon, near the passenger station.
stones. pOcket-knives and epithets not
learned in Sunday schools. and hence IN
printable in the Quill. filed the air for a
few moments. II was a ratio OF FIVE to
one, the one naively saying today in pO-
lice court: I stayed with them as long
as they used their fists, but when they
took to rocks and knives. disappeared.
The skirmish is said TO have grown out
Of some remarks about the good clothes
enc Of the young men was wearing To-
day the participants dropped into police
court, one or two at time. and contribu-
ted 50 piece to the city treasury.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
Offer TO Buy Towers.
fFrom - NasI,.ngfon -


Ever since the prince departed the at
tendants and servants az the WHITE
House and 20 tie German embassy have
been besiegee ly wealthy psor.s who have
offered almost any price for souvenirs
81 the priaces visit Large Offers have
been made Tor the towel or rsece ~
one u the tossls tie pTance usea ~ tire
embassy after his Bath which follqwe5 RS
ride with the president enc of the a.
tendalrs ~ tire White House succeeded ~
securing an autograph az the pri 1ce BE
Eas been offered - high IS 500 for e.
bu- has ceCGred everything saving r.
desires % keep the hit CT pasteloarf Tor
himself ard his descendant
A rceuu ~ the dlrusr ~ the White
House attende-i by Prince Eenrr could
b. seid dozen tines fer aaythfrr rs
owner chose q demand as these seem o.
D. Fr-zed abo~e almost everyfh.rE else
IS there rere eighty guests aad
n-t n-netF uraSr1Eluses printed lleF are
q casGse. scarce one hangs nger The
bar at Popular doTn rsun elsoeE. aaE
las le- beer ken 1gs1. although ore
efe- - So e-.d several 80 81 end sa
taFe aeeu ua1e far s- IRE guests n
eeiVed gereate1 ueers for laa 1aers fr-
risd home ly ttefu
Ihe laF ~ -re I1aE Sf~e F. l-rirE The
rerf-callrs 81 Cls- - pltel Sd rl--ar.r-r ~
th= l4T- PresL1ent AcHlrl-y which
resident Eslses-it and lsrsac> ffe,sr7- So
ie-Gec gick--s - ..tInoisssur tfs9rf.t -
lae was trc= 8 - - R~rrzr--ra tltes
ard sef-@tlrs sere 1ze-ly arFrcs 1lss r.r
tr-ir ezra seats ed hetet alerEs ca-
ret eruF-cFes zal others - rzr
li-nsss-l - tfel- tckefs ~ kaa- ss
one hotel clerk received 81 sr RE r-at
STA fe7 nar1is1ts iess- v~s
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
The HOLY CITY oE TOPEKA.

There four reasons why Rev. J. Countermine pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian church. thinks the
in Topeka should win decisive victory the
polls April These given to his congrega-
ton in his Sunday evening sermon, and are: !"
decisive victory would the rightness Of a good
conscience would that Topeka would in a large
measure become the Palace of Christ
Topeka Capital, March $50
Topeka you see. is The Palace of Christ;
So up and live in Topeka
I've told you once and tell you twist
To come up and live in Topeka.
O. it's Murdoch and Wall,
Kos Harris and all
When you want to give
Your morals hist
Come up here and live,
In The Palace of Christ
Which is otherwise known as Topeka"
rrrfT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
BAILEY AND THE SYNDICATE.

According the Topeka correspondent of the Kansas
City Journal queer bet made yesterday to the
result the fight for Governor Billy Morgan asserted
that the majority of the Dickinson county delegation
would for Bailey. Frank Grimes bet it would not.
But this the queer part of the thing When
ing terms Grimes stipulated that should Bailey
nominated by accamation, the bet didn't 60 If the story
OF this bet is it looks though the antiBailey
men are beginning to get scared.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
HocH DER KAISER coeHLAN.

Captain Coghlan of the navy is to be advanced five
numbers the official list part of his courtmartal
sentence having RENTED by the President Captain
Coghan is the officer who created sensation after
the the with Spain by recting at dinner
in New York the humorous entitled 'Hoch der
Kaiser" 1t probably only coincidence that Captain
Coghan should have been favored after visit
Of Prince Henry to the United States
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
SEEING KINGS COMING HIGHER.

When Edward I of England crowned the price
half farthing; whole farhing suficed in Edward
IFS time to Edward II rich paid halfpenny,
which told was well given" really good seat
from which to assist the coronation Of Edward " cost
twopence, while twice that amount insured equally
good view of Edward WIS procession. Since then the
price has gone up by sxpences, shlings crowns and
guneas and it is than likely that good view Of
Edward VII and his splendors will cost much the
whole coronation of all the Edwards that went before
him
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

Of the administration that of the recent
ceedng administrations proved that labor has been
employed as rule unless employment brought pot-
ical support.
mo sensible man believes that public utility could
he MANAGED bv the city of Leavenworth without doubling
he cost Of the nresent rate"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
Ready-to-Wear Hats
Tomorrow, 8OC

Sharp at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. we
place on sale the snap Of the season. Four hun
dred Ready-to-Wear Hats, . sample line showing
the seasons newest shapes. An unequaied Hat
opportunity in advance Of your future needs
Not Hat in the lot worth less than $50. with
the majority at $500 and $3.50, with many 9th
that sell regularly at $500 and $3.50 See rep
resentative window showing today and tomorrow.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

France viii put up 5000 francs expenses for Presi
dent LOubet when he visits the Car 10 assure him Of
frances friendship and get dyspepsia on the side.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

Down in Washington the hobs up daily that
Secretary Hitchcock viii resign Secretary Hitchcock
denies the One Of the Washington dis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

Colonel WattersOn has pleased the Democrats nightly
has been ong time since the Democrats heard
anybody abused artisticaly All the artistic Democrats
have been loahng the Republican side.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

Ellen Stone says that she can't tell her experiences
because she would be breaking her promise the brig
ands to keep quiet And would spoil the Of the
book
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

The Americans who attend the coronation must wear
kneebreeches And far known the gang will send
over IS sTinde-shanked-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27
Have You Seen
Our New Carpets :?

We do not believe there has ever been in
Wichita a more comprehensive and beautiful
assortment Of Carpets as are now gathered on
ouT floors. Even in the lowest priced Carpets
the designs and colors are exquisitely graceful
and harmonious. Every roll OF Carpet is brist-
ling with new ideas. handSomeT than ever
brought out before. When II comes 70 price, you
know our reputation. There's lower prices AZ
the Boston Store
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

The rebellion is in China again in full blast and
the folks Of the legation Pekn If they are wise are
loading their cupboards.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

The entire police force Of Helena Mont has resigned
This ought he historical for police don't often
things Ike that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

When it comes 70 frenzy the Colorado brand OF Hobs
+ seems TO be exceptional
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

The Cuhans are a BIT surprised that let go The
United States however. IS letting 60 without tears
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

Emperor William isn't 50 eveTlsstiugly in love With
that ne doesn't continue 70 bar cur dressed meats.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

The assassination Of President MoKiney was followed
by cessation Of The mob business But il has began
/ again
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

It now remains 10 be seen whether Cubsns can get
their own consent 70 govern themselves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27

And Tor several years the skyocket trade il Caha wu
be lively Nay 90
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-27


has been long time since the Democrats have heard
anybody abused arsticaly All the artistic Democrats
have been loafng the Republican side.
Ellen Stone says that she can't tell her experiences
because she would be breaking her promise the brig
ands to keep quiet And it would spoil sale Of the
book.
France viii put I'D 100000 francs expenses for Presi
dent LOube when he visits the 10 assure him Of
frances friendship and get dyspepsia the side.
The rebellion is in China again in full blast and
the folks Of the legation at Pekn. they wise are
loading their eupboaris.
The Americans who attend the coronation must wear
kneebreeches And known the gang will send
over IS sTinde-shanked-
The entire police force Of Helena Mont has resigned
This ought u he historical for police forces don't often
do things Ike that
When It 70 frenzy the Colorado brand of mobs
seems TO be exceptional
The assassination Of President McKiney was followed
by cessation OF she mob business. But il has began
again
The Cubans are bit surprised that ve let go The
United States however. IS letting 60 without
Emperor William isn't 50 eveTlsstiugly in love With
that ne doesn't continue 70 bar dressed meats
It now remains to be seen whether Cubsns can get
their consent 70 govern themselves
And Tor several years the skyocke trade IL Cana Vn
be lively en- Nay 90
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-14
RIVER BOATS
Movement of Fleet for Next
 Few Days.

White Horse, June 3.-The Dawson got away at S;Is this evening for Dawson with a full load of passengers.
 The next sailing for Dawson will be the Selklrk Monday night. She has not aI- rived at White Horse vet but should get ln Sunday at least, She passed Selklri' comllg up stream thls morning.
 The lower wire Is not working well but all the boats should now be at Dawson ex- cept the Vlctorlin, Dawson and Clifford SIGon which are going down and the Sal- kirk, Nora and Clska which should be coming up stream. The La France went up to Frlser's landing on the Pelly and has not been reported since. lt Is not known whether she was to return to Diw son before coming up to White Horse or not. The Columbian, Clnadiln, Bonanza King and Che Miry Graf are an supposed to be at Dawson.
 The river Is feeling the Influence Of the warm day and Is rising,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-14
BOOKS RIGHT JAP CHS II
A Denizen of "0riental
 Avenue" In Court.

M. Shlntanl, a native of Japan, was found guilty of violating the ylgrancy statute yesterday. He was accused by N. watanave, also a Japanese, with living off the earnings Of an Inmate of house on "Orlental Avenue" lt Is the suppOsltlon that a personal quarrel was at the bottom of the charge. fl 80, Watanave, who clllms to be "a respectable Japanese gen- tlemln," and a cook, knew where he was hitting. N. Shintanl paid a fine of S25 and costs end seemed glad of Che oppor- tunltv to do so. Ills relief that he escaped the bastle was quite apparent and he smiled blandly when the Interpreter made Judge Rogers sentence known to him.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-14
MUSIC AND PARADE .ARE
 ARRANGED
Band and Other Musical Instruments and Big
 Procession For Fourth of July.

The committee win also request Capt. Summerall to hlvs his soldiers participate ln the plrlds as Capt, Hovey dld last year. An efilrl wlll also be made to have the business men prepare floats for the procession. lt Is the desire of the com mltiee that every business man In the ellv have a place in line. Another feature of the pnrade wlll be the "Houibles." lt Is to have nondeserlpt gang ln uniform and odd masquerade costumes, Prizes will be awarded the best float and the most original and best rlgged out Individual among the Houlbles The committee win call on the business men today with reference to arranging for floats.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-14
Reports Favorable for KlOn-
 dike Mines Railway.

The latest advlces from the South con- firm the report that the KlondIke Mines railway win start this. year. The word Is that the money has been secured and that there Is available a sum sufficient to conn plsle the road as far as the Forks this year. lt Is understood that the road will then be extended next season to the Stewart liver. The Inc that Is proposed to be built thls year Is I2 miles long. which will leave 70 miles to be constructed next year. Word to this effect has been received indirectly from Mr. Heney. lf the work shall be prosecuted this year lt win be necessary for the eontr ;tor to Gs, on the field with his men at an elrly date. Those who are waiting In town for Mr. Henev, who keep posted on the adIIrs of the road, are ex- peetlng him to get up next week.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-14

The Fourth of July committee on music and parade are about re idy Co report to the general committee which should have an early meeting.
 Msssfs ". H. Case and L. G. Kautmln of the committee stated that they had made arrangements Cor the Serviees of an excellent band with I4 pIe>ss. There will also be blspises and other instruments, to be at the service of the committee all day.
 The committee has also planned an I'm posing parlde. They expect Co have the Ire complnles, the lodges, including the Arctic Brotherhood, Elks, Eagles, Ma,ea' bees and llI others who will join, the school children, bicyclis,s and m rching business men-if there are any not in- tIuiei in the lots nlmet.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-06-14

The White Pass agent at Dawson. in his efforts to suppress the publication of all news about the smallpox breaking out on the White Horse, and the action of the officials In putting that craft in Qu,r'ntlne, has evidently been over jealous and gotten Into trouble. He Is accused of eensorlng the first message the correspondent endeay- ored to send out. The remainder of the story may be gIeaned from the following, which appears ln the Seattle Times of the 7th, under Dawson date line of the same day;
 Further details concerning the small pox cases aboard the White Pass Com panv's fleet and the quarantine of passen- gers at Dog Island, and the censorship of the mess,ee addressed to the Seattle Times, have been pouring In with considerable rapldlty. The White Pass agent, upon hearing that the Times correspondent had filed a second message. became furious and the correspondent was appealed to h the hope that the news item might b; Killed, on the plea that lt might be dstrl- mental to business.
 Later an attempt was made to lntlml- date lhe correspondent and he was finally threatened.
 During the Welcome excursion. which went up the river to meet Governor Ross,