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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
TIE GREATEST TURF YEAR.

The Cleveland Leader says: 1T begins look if the
year had peculiar quality of weather that affects
the speed horses The performance of Cres-
Wichita is astonishing than any of the
other recordbreakng by Lou Dillon and Major Delmar.
They were young and comparatively untried. 1t was
realized before the turf fairly opened that both
might be expected TO do great things this year. But
Cresceus seemed to reached his limit two years
and his said he would never do anything
more than he had accomplished in 1901
Now almost any marvel will be looked upon as posi-
bic probable The two-minute horse has not only
but gone limit OF speed in the trot.
ting gait and before the of the week one or
records may be established at Memphis 1t seems more
likely that Lou Dillon Major Delmar or both will trot
in less than 159 than did that Cresceus would ever
get down TO the twomnute level The championship of
the trottng world changes often that no one can be
much surprised any happening in the line of new
records.
No other year ever matched 1893 on the American
turf may decades before such record is
seen again, in any one season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
a PAT ILLUSTRATION.

1t has long been theory in British circles that the
England was the greatest peace fac
tor known in modern systems of government
The theory upon the fact that the people own
the consos Trust funds annuites and small savings
invested in the national debt and anything that goes TO
weaken the value Of bonds touches close to the
hearts Of the people because it touches their pockebooks
If consols shrink the capital invested shrinks
But so long as the interest is paid regularly doesn't
concern the holder whether the bonds advance de-
cline few points the market 1t is only when crash
comes and consos go far par that the holders
scared
Now had Great Britain been stubborn on the Alaskan
boundary question and had appeal TO been neces
sary settle dispute proportions would
followed and neither the United States Great
Britain would spared cost in the encounter Such
bulldogs the English and their descendants would
never quit until one or the other was dead.
Knowing this, and realizing that the consols have al
ready been by the additions the debt
caused by the South African Great Britain very
glad to arrange the boundary dispute in peaceabe man
ner. and doubt Lord Alvefstone carried out the
wishes of his government in deciding as he did.
The American debt has not yet reached proportions
which would make it a factor in peace The peo
pie do hold bonds any great extent because the
premium and low of interest have not attracted small
Savings banks pay and the American
debt has yet got hold of the American people
This is the only strong argument in favor Of large
national debt and doubt the English people in
the hands of tyrant much harsher than Edward VII
When the British government goes down impovershes
its people beyond precedent In this strength, however
lies corresponding weakness and it is that weakness
which inspired Lord Alverstones action.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

A CLUB WORTH ORGANIZING.

The Don't Worry club which figures in the tests of the
day. would be wondrous blessing to mankind II il could
be turned into serious. practical organization with an
unlimited membership Worry ofttimes wrecks bright
est mind. and leaves it wandering until the angel of
death ptyinsly and snus last spark of
clouded life.
DR.. William A White. superintendent Of the govern
nent hospital for the insane at Washington has been
Studying the statistics and he finds that the
proportion insanity in this country is in the north
east-in the New England anu middle sstes-of which
New Hampshire. Vermont. Massachusetts, Connecticut
and New York all have insane person less than 4a0
Of the population II from this Of greatest preva
lence line is drawn in any direction west south or
southwest there is to be steady decrease
disorder until the Pacific slope is reached
Or. White says: The inadequscy OF precisposnion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
How Old Is Ann?

This is the problem:
Mary is twenty-four years old. Mary
is twice az old as Ann was when Mary
was as old as Ann is now. How old Is
ANN
The puzzle has come. been seen and
has conquered at Harvard University
IL is mightier at tackle than football
Ii has caught New England in its COM
pelIng grasp. Out Of the figuring that
il has evoked In the East the slate and
pencil Industries are expecting boom
to Danish all thoughts OF winter Of
discomfort
In it's simplicity is the alluring strength
OF this problem. The statement OF terms
involves perfect fraukness and no useless
MULTIPLICATION OF words Mary Is TWEEN
ty-four years old and ~ forth. Adora-
bic Mary! But behold at the finish the
leading question, How old is Ann
Can Won tell2
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
clear Case Of Spssnn.

fFrOm the Philadelphia kecorut
\ most extraordinary spasm Of politi-
cal virtue appears to have seized i rOr-
tion Of the inhabitants Of New York city
over the fact that two candidates for
municipal office have accepted the nom
ination OF another party than their own.
Two wears ago Edward NJ Grout and
Charles Y For1es. Democrats. were
respectively nominated and elected comp
trOller and president - the board - al
dernen OH = Fusion ticket. with Mayor
Low 80 well have they performed 'hc
duties az their offices that the Ciii-
zens Uaion and the Republicans unani-
n1ously renoruinated them. But when
their nominations were Endorsed b. Tam
many Hall they were assaled with me
indignant denuuciations Of their late al
lies. who have resolved 10 Tepudiate
them and set ~ other candidates II
Mayor Low should be defeated the result
wou,d 10 due much less 10 the cun-
ming or strength 81 Tsmmany thsn 20
the folly OF his own supporters.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
vtNplcArloN FOR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

They have finally determined in Austria that the Con
gregatonasts Christians The high court of the
pire settled the by decision in the of the
marriage of Congregationalst in Bohemia with
of the Reformed church Austrian law allows
riage between aChrstian and nonChrstian, and the
mayor Prague had declared that the marriage lille
gal because Congregationalst could not Christian,
one rejects the in question that the
Purans New England the glazing absurdy of the
tention of the Prague becomes evident Hitherto
Austria Congegationalists been officially classed
as atheists,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

insanity especially acquired preds
position to alcohol tuberculosis etc. without the
element is well illustrated by the condi
ton American Indian. Sorey afflicted he is by
and vices civilization tendency
outdoor life his land has disappeared and he
has become physically ncapacated the government has
supported him. his suferings been in the
main physical and not mental Careless sovenly and
provdent, he does know worry for the
row. and find that among his insanity is of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
Definitions.

a Statesman--A TYPE Of American that
fourish-d from i77s-is<s. He Is slppoaed
to - e1tinct-thouRh there are r-lS4ors
~ the oniy surviving one having been
seen in New Jersey
4 ulufocrat-A kind ~ rnGnsfsr-hs vir7E
2 small head ard large BODY Re i rare
Is seen alone hUt Is found II tribes
known a. Trusts Occasionally one
who haz straysd too fsr from Pie cave .
killed n Wall street
4 popf-A Elslleisss inaocen; who Eor-
ships a divinity Whick he oslls the sod
d.sS Of Beauty. BE = very popular Stfh
the savants who write cozic para grsEhs
for the daily press He KEGS then from
starvafiog-
I,ove-ihe poetry q life set e &c TT
Sc OF eternlty
MarrfaEe-The p-cse
C-hEcrea-T7he Hi-stEztla-s-
Bachelo-a-UnboErd coS3ss
Mousy-k symbol Of seinshrsss-
Faze-A phsnts--
4 rhnoscpAs--A Ean Who fhirks -
las solved hses enigma
4 fool GA zsan ~ho kzoEs hs caan0t
solve 8;
TIE h-sdy-A prison.
re4th- Fressoun.-E-nsss Sezl Lyon. "A
Izfe
WY 10 vou sis ser- ard gar >, ~
moor
4 ara as sgssus1s
.,.,a e7;taaiSs' What pa shst - -
Win Ire r-cea-
= ~. - iook - ~ srfra; ssss -
fAlaxz -KAnsss cry Jesrrzi
Fsoa1-Hes 80 eeznf-x rsz-
TsSx-wAoF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
An Interesting Relic.

The State Historical society al Topeka
last Saturday received a relic of ur-
usual historical value 1t includes the
transit. tripod and chain with which Mr..
y. ID. Searle laid out the cities of Law
renee and Topeka. This instrument comes
from the widow of Mr.. Searle, now living
in Leadville, Colo.
Mr.. Searle came 10 Lawrence with the
second party. September 10. 1854 The
first party arrived August l. 1854. and con-
sisted of thirty persons. The second
party numbered one hundred and four
teen.
On the 18th of September. 1854 Mr..
searle began the survey of what was
christened Lawrence city. October fol-
lowing. October g Mr. Searle was made
one of the trustees of the city f. W
Giles in his Thirty Years In Topeka"
says: "A surveyor, MIR. A. d. Searle.
was procured from Lawrence. and the
work Of surveying and plating the town
CTopeka was commenced about the 9th
of December" (lS54D In making the
plat of the city or Topeka ne marked
large square. Capitol square" and
on this land the capitol building now
stands. This was before the days of
government surveys in Kansas. He also
lad ont Manhattan. Burlington, III Do
RADIO and Osawatomie and several other
clfc no doubt with this same instru-
ment. IN 1886 he published a map OF east
ern Kansas.
Albert Dwight Searle was born at
Southampton. Mass. July s. 1881 His
father owned the first patent for manu-
featuring matches in the United States.
He quit school i'm 1852 and went to work
on the Steubenyille and Indian railroad.
ana upon the passage Of the Kansas-Ne-
braska bill concluded To come To Kansas.
lie was a lighting man through the
territorial troubles In 1861 he enlisted as
a private in the Eighth Kansas and was
soon made a lieutenant and transferred
10 the Ninth He did considerable ser
vice October 9. 1851. ne was married at
southampton to Miss Susan J. Clapp.
About 1872 he removed to Leadville. Colo,
where he was not only a pioneer but a
dscoverer and developer Of the great
riches which come To that section. He
died al LesdviTe October n. 1912. and
was buried with his old comrades In the
historic cemetery Of Lawrence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
AT EVENTiDE.

The day is drawing to a peaceful closing:
The stars the arch of heaven are breaking thro':
Beside the evening fire | sit and doing
think of only one-and that you.
And with you. too the day is slowly ending
II far away you chance TO be.
What would give 10 know your thoughts are tending
II not quite completely, yet toward
Thomas F. Porter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
The General Manager Cured Him.
From Tit-Rits.1


\ few months ago the son OF q rail-
way director was. through his fathers
Influence. given . position OF some i'm
portance on large raIlway he Was
>resh from Cambridge. and IN the orders
which he from time To time issued 70
the men under him always made use OF
the longest. most unusual words This
habit led 20 some rather expensive blum
ders and the matter coming before the
general manager. he wrote the young
Official The following letter,
In promulgsiing your esot>Tic cogits-
tious and "a articulating your superficial
seatimeEtalities and amicsbie philoso-
phical or psychologi observations. b.
ware = piat.tudin0Us FondeTcsity Let
your converse tfonai Communication pos
sess q clarified conciseness. a cooapscted
colnprshensitleuess 4 eoaiescent consist
ency ard a coOcstenzted ccgeacy. e
chew All congloaleration OF Etuient gar
rlllity ietune hsbienent. and asini1e az
fectation let your extepor@aeoGs dss-
csntinES ard uap-saaed!iSisd eKSat-s ton
have lntellig aility ard yeraCioEs vivac-
ity without rfoioTno-ts1e CT thTss0Estcs!
bo11bast SedoIously avoid All polysylia-
bic prufuud5ty. p1npcus rrolixity. fzslttz-
ceous xacGlty Ts1iriioG uisi yerboS.tv and
vaniloqueat vspidity. ShEn double eatez-
DIRE. prgr.eut 9oceslty AID PeSfifsrcUs
profanity. obscurra1t " apparent IL
other words talk plainly bris'y. natural
Is. s@n-ihiy. purely and fruthsuliT Don't
Put or airs. say what VOC near. mean
what vou say. and don't us~ 5sg wcrf-
The youns Official took To- gentle hfnt.
and changed his style
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

The battleship Missouri has made worlds record for
speed of thirty-three nautical miles. If
Missouri papers don't let up questioning the accuracy
OF Wichitas demand viii be made for
resurvey of that nautical the 6atteship sailed
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

II anybody doubts that mans hobbies dearer TO
him than his family let him read OF the New Haven
case wherein Phiio Bennett left $50 900 TO W
Bryan Or let him look the bank account of Dowie
made fat by people who have mounted his hobby.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Baron Sternberg the German ambassador at Washing
ton troubles. 1t is enough desfen foreign dip
lomas the resounding of success in Amer
diplomacy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

New York are contemplating adopting the
style of wearing the hair hack. The sug
gestion recalls that song And the golden etc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Not long ago helped corporation in the stock
kets have J. Pierpont Morgan for sponsor. That
time is past. No fetch in Wall street now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Bogota Acknowledges that the receipts of Colombia
millions less than the expenditures Yet Bogota
threw overheard canal proposition which would have
made her treasury plethoric for years TO come.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Carrie Nation says that she going to Washington
to the president We willing believe that she
is going TO Washington.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
Fairview Republican:

This natural curiosity forms the head
of Sugar creek and Is on the divide
between the South Canadian and Washita
rivers. 4 circular range OF hills sur
rounds a deep concave basin. formed
by their sloping sides 1t looks as though
an immense whirlpool of molten red
rock had CONCEALED. leaving a deep abyss
In the center. Deep down in the bottom
of this funnel-shaped bowl of nature is \
clear sparkling pool, at least thirty feet
in diameter. This attracts the attention
of the immigrants who are enca mped In
the shelter OF the hills. The water is
reached by means OF a crude stairway.
cut in the solid rock. Names Of former
visitors are engraved at every available
spot. Fifty feet of dangerous descent.
where misstep means death at the
waters edge. Here are tracks of deer
and wildcat among the ferns. They have
come from the mouth OF the canon. hid
den by the mighty oak and walnut trees.
whose loftiest branches vainly strive 10
take peep over the top of their rocky
prison walls. These gorgeous red sand
stone cliffs surround the pool on three
sides and making a striking back
ground for the water and green plants,
which are a vivid contrast in color. Such
is the mental picture / have Of the
DEVILS canon during the opening OF the
new country. NJ. L. 8. 5.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
Blackwell News:

Billy Anderson came tearing down town
this morning like a race horse, and just
managed TO hit the high places He rush
ed into the front door of his store and
out the back door, then back again and
out of the front door and away he went.
He was stepping about fifteen feet at
each step, and all he would say was it's
boy. born last night. weighed two hun
dred pounds and looks like his dad.
and away he few. During the forenoon
he bought a shotgun. bird dog pup.
sled, bicycle and pair of skates for his
son and took them home. This afternoon
they have him strapped down In bed with
a chunk of ice on his head and six men
molding him, while he keeps tabbering
something about George Willet losing the
bet, and. then he laughs like wild
man.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Naggsby-I thought yos were never 60
ing % work for those people sgzi--
WzExxby-T ttd say - Bet stncr fhzt
time TREY have d~csied that I might
corze bzck.-BallncTe American
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

DOvie as an Elijah isn't in it with Root as al
Eli" -hu.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
Enid Eagle:

Often, said the minister. seriously. in
a certain Enid church. 'the most trivial
incident in ones daily life leads TO
thoughts that are beneficial and emo
bling. A day or so ago ] was coming
down Main street and l saw a sign.
'Four-room house for rent But the
sermon proceeded no further. Most Of
the congregation was made up of persons
in the city but few weeks or months
and young married couples. and they left
the church to go in a made race up Main
street And they couldn't be blamed.
for II is next 70 an impossibility TO rent
a respectable residence in the city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Ii seems to be between Dowie and Bryan to
which has the richest graft
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
Day County Progress.

The school at Grand has out-grcwn the
building which. only two years ago
contained vacant seats during the entire
term. There are no funds for building
an addition and furnishing the new
rooms. and it seems impossible TO care
for all the pupils that properly belong TO
this district. There is but one way out
Of the trouble, ii seems. and that IS 70
bond the district. The directors have
considered the matter. but without ac-
ton
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23
Fakes and Facts
Of 0kiahcr!a
Ponca city Courier:

Ponca City Courier:
The Ponca Indians have greatly bene-
flied by the change in the matter OF
wholesale and indiscr.minate indulgence
in liquor TO sobersE conditions The m
dian court at Ponca has been resurrected
and punishment awaits every offender
The Ponca Indian. NTt for the drink
evil. would be reasonably wealthy. as a
quarter million OF dollars has come into
their possession during the current year
through the sale of inherited Indian
lands. leasing of ailctments. annuity
money. etc. A hundred new houses should
now be dotting the reservation instead
Of so many sheds. excuses for dwell
ings Superintendent Noble is doing
great work and the Poncas have cause
TO respect him. Poncs City will benent
by the increase in legitimate business
and by having in time not a drunken In
dian upon her streets.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-23

Fsoa1-Hes 80 cesntzx -az-
JaSx-wAor
I4esx-Ths BIZ co.5eessr.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-28
The Cane of an Emperor.

The Emperor Francis Joseph, whose
praiseSs distinguished EugliShmcu have
heen singing, has an exploit to his credit
which, although it o,l not enter into the
calculations OF his culogiSts, won high
great favor among his own subjects. He
thrashcd soUndly with Il cane his TWO dis
graceful nepheWs. the Archdukc Francis
Ferdinand and his brother otto. although
they were grown men aud officers The
cscapade which won Ferdinand his bear
ing was one that Scaudalized Vienna. IL,
halted Il peasant funeral plocc>sico.
which he met while riding, and compelled
the mouruers 81 told thy ltit1 vltiic h.
leaped has horS" backward and forwar ri
over the coffin. His brother Otto's cam
ing was brought about 10y an act inyolv.
ing the grosSoSt Insult to his own wife.
In explanation, hut not In defense. of Inc
vicious worthlcSSueSS of thvSe tWu Young
men. II Is worth remembering that they
Inherited not only the worst Qualities nf
the degenerate Hap>hurg blood. hnt mn,
SrahdsonS of the criminal muatjc whom
EneliShnen have not forgotten m, Non.
iclr
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-28
He Couldn't Comply.

Eddie Foy, comedian and millincr's
model. tells this story, but swears that
he was not one of the interested parties:
Three well known men, all Of whom
We're married, had been enjoying them
selves at a well known cafe. One of
them, reaching the relnorseful stage.
commenced to pity the poor wives at
home. L tell You what let's do" he said.
Let us make promise to obey the
hrSt command given us by our better
haNes- Then we can meet here again
tomorrow. night and the man who has
failed 10 Keep his promise must treat the
crowd 10 supper So it was agreed and
they went their several ways.
The first man arrived home and hur-
rying into the house embraced his vie
fervently. Her suspicious were nronsnl
and she said; John Henry, tell mo
what you have been doing. instantly
John Henry obeyed and breathed Sigh
Of relief. The dinner would not bp an
him. '''
The second on reaching home went Il
the Sldeboard and in filling glass win
water carelessly dropped il. "Gracions .
MS wife cried, why don't you hrpal,
every glass in the houseF" The man
obeyed and it took him about two hours
10 explain 'i''''
Number three got home very ouiatl,.
ana stepping softly into the darkene4l
bedroom. tripped over the cradle and nm.
set the baby on the floor. s.Oh Won
stupid. said his angered wife. WIN
oon yon fall down stairs and break
He bought the dinner.-New York Mai,
and Express VIC
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-28

bourne quickly. "I'll draw" He began
to whistle softly in a nervous fashion. as
men do when they are close to death.
Wade fumbled silently with some frae-
ments of rice straw His movements
were slow and mechanical. Some men
are constituted that way. "Here, Tom =
he said stretching out his right fist.
May the better man get it,
Osbomne extended a hand that trem-
bicd slightly, and fingered the disclosed
ends OF straw for brief time. SuddegSx
he ciutched one and pulled it out. At the
same instant there was strange soft
thud, and Wade fell upon his face. His
limbs moved conyulsively for a moment;
then he lay motionless
For Gods sake, Billy! What's up?7
cried Osborne. in an agonizcd whisper.
lie laid his hand on the mans face. but
}crkcd it away horrificd for it touched
something warm and wet.
shes uine!" he muttered. with fierce
triumph; then. Poor Billy"
\ thought came that caused him to
gasp and SILVER. He hesitated reached
for the dead mans hand and loosened
its clasp from the other straw. II was
several inches longer than the one he had
drawn.
What shall | do?" he moaned. oh.
Billy!' he cried, shaking the dead mans
shoulder, as if to rouse him. What shall
| do?" Only the far-oT popping OF the
rifles broke the oppressive stiffness.
What would you have donc:" ne
asked in the same strain. BY God +"
suddenly, you were Il good man. Yop
would have kept the compact | LOST
fairly. Bear witness, Billy! ] am as
good man a YOU
He laid his hard minute on the dead
mans forehead Then he rose slowly.
and fumbled in his pocket At length
he found a match. For Il moment he
stood irresolute, inhalng strong breaths
of air Already he had begun to feel the
horror of being shut out from it forever
it was hard to give the signal for his own
death His teeth came together with n
click. and. scratching the match on his
shoe he held the flame before his breast
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