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The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-07-17
Visit to the Zulu King.

On the following evening, writes an
English correspondent, again visited
the king, who had especially invited me
to witness review of his troops, two
regiments of which, one of "white
shields and the other of "black
Shields" were stationed at Nonduengu.
These troops formed large circle in the
open central space of the kraal. while the
king walked, or rather trotted, about as
well as he was able, within the circle,
closely followed by his shield-bearer and
other attendants carrying his snuff and
his beer. The shouts that arose from his
assembled warriors became deafeniDg as
the king, calling upon one or other of his
more distinguished soldiers by name,
and pointing toward him, summoned
him to perform his feats of agility.
Every arm was extended and every
finger pointed toward the man thus hon
ored, who leaped from his place in the
ranks, and commenced running, jump
ing, springing high into the air. kicking
his shield, fourishing his weapons and
performing the most extraordinary man.
euvers imaginable. All this time the
" imbongas," or praisers, recounted the
deeds of the king amid the shouts of the
multitude. After his majesty was tired
of moving about-for his extreme obesity
rendered it no easy matter-his chair of
state was brought to him, in which he
sat and regaled himself with copious
draught of outchualia," or beer made
of fermented millet, often taking pinches
of snuff.
Then every soldier passed in single file
before the king, each one bowling to the
dust, and lowering his shield as he passed
the august presence. This ended the re-
view, and the king was borne back to his
harem amidst the shouts and din of the
multitude. Nothing can be imagined
more truly savage, yet picturesque
withal, than the appearance of these
Zulu soldiers when arrayed for battle.
With kits formed of the tails of the
leopard and other wild animals, their
heads adorned with the plumes of the
crane and the ostrich, with long stream
ers of goats hair attached to their arms
and legs, and holding in front their huge
bucklers of hide, which almost cover
their bodies, and above which protrude
the bristling points of their well-sharp-
ened assegais, they present n most strik-
ing aspect, and one not easily forgotten
The costume of the king consisted of &
copious kilt formed of leopard's tails an6
the skins of the green monkey. On his
forehead he Wore Il large ball of closely.
cut feathers of the blue roller, and rounC
his neck hung Il quantity of very large
white beads. His arms were nearly GOV.
cred with bracelets of brass and gold
while fillets of beads encircled his body
and his legs. In aspect he was dignified
and his skin was of lighter color thar
that of most Iulus.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-07-17
Vegetable Ivory.

The Colonies and India furnishes some
interesting particulars respecting tie
so-called '' vegetable ivory" which is
now so much used as substitute Tor
ivory. The vegetable ivory nut is the
product of a species of palm found wild
in South America and Africa. Inside
the hard shell is the white kernel, which
being softer than ivory and easily carved,
as well as readily dyed, and being less
brittle than bone, is largely used in
making buttons, etc. The unripe fruit
consists of green shell, containing Il
watery fluid, which as the nut ripens
gradually thickens until it becomes II
pulpy mass, and eventually hardens into
solid matte. The water, though bitter
to the taste, is wholesome, and often
renders invaluable service to travellers,
who cannot otherwise obtain water to
drink. The tree on which the fruit
gyows is unlike an ordinary palm, hav-
ipg little or no stem and dropping down
ward, especially when the weak
branches are overweighed by the six OF
seven punches of nuts, each containing
six or seven seeds, inclosed in thick
heavy shells and outer sheath, and
weighing altogether from twenty to
twenty-four pounds.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-07-17
Master Johnny's Next Door Neighb0r.

I" 1t was spring the first time that saw her,
for her papa and mamma moved in
Next door, just as skating was over, and mar
blcs about TO begin.
For the fence in our back yard was broken,
and l saw ms peeped through the slat,
There were johnny Jump-ups' all aroundhcr,
and know it was spring just by that.
" never knew whether she saw me-for she
didn't say nothing to me,
But Ma here's slat in the fence broke, and
the boy that is next door can see'
But the next day / climbed on our wood shed,
rs you know, mamma says I've right,
And she calls out, We'll, peckin' is manners
and answered her, Sass is perlite =
" But wasn't bit mad, no, papa, and to
prove it the very next day,
When she ran past our fence in the morning
happened to get in her way,
For you know l am .chunked and clumsy, us
she says are all Boys OF my size,
And she nearly upset me, she did, pa, and
laughed till tears came in her eyes.
"And then we were friends from that moment
for / knew that she told Kitty Sage
And she wasn't a girl that would f1atter, that
she thought was tall for my age.'
And l gave her ionr apples that evening, and
took her to ride on my sled,
And What am telling you this for? Why
papa, my neighbor is dead
You don't hear one-half am saying-I really
do think it's too bad
Why, you might have seen Grape on her dooI
knob and noticed to-day I've been sad
And they've got her coffin OF rosewood, and
they say they have dressed her in white
And I've never once looked through the fence,
pa, since she dicd-at eleven last night
and ma says it's decent and proper, as I was
her neighbor and friend
That should go there to the funeral, and she
thinks that you ought to attend;
But am so clumsy and awkward, know
shall be in the way,
And suppose they should speak TO me, papa,
wouldn't know just what to say.
$50 ! think 1 will get mp quite early, 1 know
sleep late, but know
"lll be safe to wake up il our Bridget pulls
the string that II! tie to my toe.
And I'll crawl through the fence and III
gatrer the johnny Jump-ups as they
grew
Round her feet the first day that saw her
and, papa, I'll give them to you.
"For you're a big man, and you know, pa
can come and go Just where you choose,
And you'll take the flowers in to her, and sure,
ly they'll never refuse;
But, papa, don't say they're from johnny.
They won't understand, don't you see,
But just l,y them down on her bosom, and,
papa, she'll know they're from me-"
ProfJ
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-07-17
TIMELY TOPICS.

A Russian paper gives an account of a
plague of locusts near Elisabetllpol,
which forced detachment of troops on
the march to retrace their steps. The
insects settled so thick on the soldiers
faces, uniforms and muskets that the
commander. driven to desperation, Or
dered firing at them. This was done for
half an hour, but produced no effect, and
the soldiers were obliged to march back.
The swarm covered an area of twenty
two square miles.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-07-17

The Louisville Courier-Journal bundles
together its advice to profane men in this
wise: TO all who are afflicted with the
habit of profanity, and who are desirous
of curing themselves of it, we would sug-
gest that, as a beginning, they resolve,
and rigidly adhere to the resolution, that
whenever they feel a adisposition to swear
they will take no other name in vain ex-
cept that of the Aztec god of war. Huit-
zilopochtli. That will give their anger
a. chance to cool and to disappear before
a complete oath. And if Huitzilopoch-
til won't break them, then their cases
are hopeless"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
MARRIED.

In this city, on Thursday evening, Noyem-
Der 9. 1872 at the residence OF the brides
parents, by Rev. /. +. Davis. Of kIrkweod,
Missouri, Mr.. 4. +. Stanley and Miss Josie
Pittenger, both Of this city.
In manhood's lot with all its alloys and
sorrows Heaven youchsafed one supreme JOY.
woman. To the maid who puts on the
golden fetter, marriage is like war to men.
The battle causes fear, but the sweet hopes
Of winning at last, still draws them in. Fair
husband happiness.
Domestic happiness that only bliss
Of Paradise that has survived the fall -
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley were the recipients Of
the following presents. From:
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Pittenger, one dozen
silver forks. one dozen silver spoons, one sii
yer spoon-holdcr and silver butter knife.
Mr. and Mrs. VI. kohn. silver tea set.
Mr. and Mrs. q. G. Russell, dozen silver
knives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Horner, silver cake
basket
Mr. and Mrs. ". L. Stanley, silver jewel
ease.
Geo. Hellar and sister silver and cut-glass
pickle dish.
Miss Norma Alley, silver butter DISH
Mr. and Mrs. Kirk and y. Elliott, silver
cake stand
Geo. ". Whitney, silver sugar bowl aad
cream pitcher.
Miss Bernard and Mr.. Weir, silver card
stand bouquet holder.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Murdoch, silver soup
ladlc.
Mr.. and Mrs c. L. Gowdy, two pieces Of
statuary.
Little Hattie Gowdy, her baby picture in
frame.
Miss Hattie Lewis, one pair vases.
D. r. Butcher, silver castor.
Laura J. Wiley. autograph album.
Laura 5. Hunt, lace pin cushion and toilet
mats
Mr. and Mrs ". T. Woodman. one camp
chair.
Mr. and Mrs. F. " Todd. one folding rocker.
Mark Oliver and c. III. Schen. oil painting,
Highlands on the Hudson"
Mr.. and Mr.. ,Jno. Reese, two china cups
and saucer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
THE EAST & WEST RAILROAD.

Messrs. Hobart S-Allen, two OF the direct
ors of the st. Louis, Wichita & Western
Railway. spent several days in Wichita last
week. Themore time these gentlemen spend
with us the more are they impressed with the
magnitude Of Wichita's present bushes and
with her future prospects as the leading com
mercial point of Southwestern Kansas. Lcay-
ing out of the question our enviable location
at the junction OF the two greatest valleys in
the State. and our prestige as the leading
town. without single rival, these gentle
men declare that the enterprisins stamp and
makeup Of our business men would insure
all that they anticipate for our future.
The line, as we said last week. has been
permanently located TO within the bounta-
ries OF sedgwick county, and viii be located
TO the limits of the city within few days.
The question of depot location will probably
be held in allegiance for some time, until all
the surroundings are fully understood and
probabilities andexpeDses properly weighed.
Vice President Baker, OF 81. Louis, viii be
here this week or next to look the ground
over i'm person. The road was opened this
week to Neodesha. in Wilson county. The
next point is Fredonia, the county seat of
that county. Iron bridges, steel rails and
stone cuyerts are being put on the line
throughout, and Vice President Baker says
that thirty miles an hour will be the running
time from st. Louis TO Wichita.
Our business men are very favorably i'm
pressed with Mr. Hobart, VINO has proved
the soul of honor in all his Intercourse with
them. In all his work and representations
he has been so clear and explicit that no one
has been mislcd in the least. while his push
and drive just suit our people who wouldhail
with delight any proposition that would
make him permanent citizen.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13


After holding several meetings aud discus
sing the pump question pro and con. an exc
cutive committee was appointed 20 devise
means for standing the company a trial. OF
make test ease OF the first party that the
company bring suit against in the county
An article of agreement has been drawn up.
two or three copies Of which viii be taken 30
each township and placed in the hands Of
citizens of the same. aud money will be raised
TO dciray the expenses % = suit. In tht
meantime the County Commissioner, will be
asked to assume the responsibility of a tc>i
ease and the committee have made arrange
ments to open correspondence with all thu
counties along the line Of the Arkansas vat
ley from the State line south TO the State lin,
west. with view 10 getting them Ia unite ~
giving the pump company shaking up.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. Rutan and her children have returned
from several months visit to Iowa.
Miss Hart, sister to Mrs. Ratan, whose
home is in Iowa City. is visiting friends in
Wichita.
Mrs r. n. Lewis has returned from Michi-
gan where she spent the summer.
Miss Iryie Smith left Saturday morning for
Topeka, her home.
T. G. Rowley has returned from the Gen.
csscc Valley where he has been visiting. and
he says that the Arkansas Valley is better
valley than that one and be can raise better
crops here and on the same amount Of land
with much less expense and get more money
for the crop after harvesting.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
The NIGHT AFTER.

The night after election day the EAGLE
office is a lively place. aud last Tuesday night
was no exception to Che rule. The oili:e.
brilliantly lighted and comfortably warmed
was. at an early hour. flied with prominent
men of the city and county. gathered TO
catch the news of the first incoming mcsscn-
ger or the figures from the first fash along
the wires from other States. Before eleven
O'Clock the county was declared safe. and be-
fore midnight the half-dozcn States had
wheeled into line under the Grant boom.
From that on there was no restraining the
good feeling which found expression in song
aud cheer, and shouts that made the win
dows rattle. John Browns knapsach
was strapped upon hi> back. the "star Span
gled Banner set up and the EAGLE set a
screaming that ours is a Nation and not a
confederation. Nobody could hear himself
talk. but everybody talked just the same.
The gray dawn was >treakinc the east be-
fore the last OF the more iuhilani Republican
would consent to a respite. What will. or
what Won't il he next year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
Horsr FArR Association.

A meeting was called of the Horse Fair A.
scciation. by their president. Hon. William
Grciffens tcn. on Friday evening last. for the
purpose OF elecfing two delegates 10 attend
Il convention of horscmen which will he held
nj Topeka next saturday. the 18th. I. NJ.
Lane and \. \. Moore were unanimously
chosen to represent the Wichita Association.
The object OF the convention l. to organize
a '.troiiing circuit which viii include the
cities OF Topeka. Emporia, Newton. Wichita.
winfield, Hutchinson. Sterling, Great Bend
and Lawrence. and viii be known the
"kaasas Valley Trotting Circuit" and o.
course its establishment i bound 10 secure =
large auaber of horses for the field. i large
number of entries in each class. n big attend.
ance, and great success. \ three-days' fail
at tn diaercn, points in the circuit win h
hel during the tro,,ing season.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
CITY MAEKErs.

The continued wet weather has greatly de-
moraiized the grain market. But very little
has been brought ia for tae las; three or four
days, aud what does come Is net in coed
marketable condition, being damaged. This
morning the wheat marks; was very unset
tied. prices ranging from seyeniy-tive to
lightweight cents. yet good dry grain viii
bring more.
Corn is not firm owing to It's dainpncss.
hut COED dry corn viii hriag swonr. ceats--
damaged, eighteen cents.
Hogs are steady. werth fresa S2..e "a Ss.ss.
Castle-tsood natives are worth ss.Jo; 9TH
or grades as low as S..ssa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
FARM IMPROVEMENTS.

There is no mere encouraging one thing,
and no other chat tells i'm such unmiSiakable
terms of the faith of the farmers in this val
ley. in fact uf their prosperity. than the null
tplied and extensive improvements noticea-
bic throughout the different townships. \
daily reporter could not keep the run of them.
Town people notice it more than the resi-
dents of the respective townships. of course,
hut even the farmers themselves are begin
ming to mention the favorable sign. and to
indulge in comments that might be set
down Is brag by some people. Old sheds are
giving way 10 large barns and permanent
granarics. and shells to substantial and COM
Portable houses. Union township, IN
particular. is being meiamorphosed
by her industrious and competent asgicuItur-
alisls. But it is useless TO commence partic-
uarizinG. for there Is scarcely township in
Scdrwick county that has not in the past
twelve months added substantial and yalua-
bic permanent Improvements. our country
correspondents win have to bestir themselves
in th, particular or We viii be compelled to
,..~c a trip ourselves.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
THE CATHOLIC FAIR.

The ladies Of st. Aloysius are making ex-
tensive preparations for grand Catholic
Fair, to be held at the Opera House, Decem-
Der I'd. 81, and ith. Enough has been ac-
complished, and money aud prizes sufficient
secured TO render the fair one of the most
brilliant and enjoyable entertainments ever
attempted in the city. For weeks a commit
tee of ladies and gentlemen have been very
busy and citizens generally have been ex-
tremely liberal Father McCall's church
needs considerable repairing, ETC., Us also
his exchecquer increased and the object
therefore is most laudable one. A large
number of valuable and splendid prizes will
be offered, among other things valuable
city resident lot. The Wichita Guards will
be present and participate the first day. The
Turner association viii enliyen the second
days proceedings. Good music will accom-
pany the whole. Among the innumerable
prizes TO be drawn are 4 splendid tea set ;
handsome furniture; an opera hat, and
genuine diamond finger ring. On the last
evening. Immediately after the fair closes, a
splendid ball will be given under the manage
ment off. J. Nohen, William Mulloy and
James Donahoe. Taken altogether the Cath
ole Fair promises to be 4 splendid entertain
,ueut
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION.

In al fairness We must congratulate our
present city government on the amount and
character OF the street work accomplished
this summer. We don't pretend to shut our
Republican eyes to the fact that good and
thorough work has been done, but before
the winter shuts down. if it shuts down at
all-and il don't look much like it now-we
think something should be done TO drain the
sink at the corner Of Water stree: and Cen
trail avenue, facing the property upon which
MIR. A. A. Moore intends building. TIE WA
ter on these corners is full two feet deep this
whole city
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13

Il. A. Caldwell, ex-postmaster of Fayctte-
VILE, Arkansas. arrived here yesterday. He
says it is growing worse and worse down
there for the Negroes and white Republicans
in the matters prescription, oppression and
murders. From five hundred to a thousand
Republicans in Washington county are anx-
ious to sell out and come to Kansas. He says
that when a Republican is elected to Office in
that country he is not allowed to fill it. as
under the constitution the Democratic Cir
cult Judges can remove any officer upon a
trumped up charge of incompetency. Mr..
Caldwell was Republican delegate in the
Cincinnati National Convention and chair
man OF the Republican central committee Of
his county for years.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13
MARRIED.

In this city, November 2, 1879, at the resi-
dence of MIR. Chas. Lcmcke. by T.. b. Jewett,
Probate Judge, Mr.. George kayser and Miss
Katie Ferst, all of this city.
:'yyhat do YOU think of marriage?
| take t as those that deny purgatory:
II locally contains or hcaven or hell
There's no third place in it.
And so Cupid at last has found the heart OF
George. The chains are strong, my boy, but
il scnsibly worn there is not a happiness in
the world nor a treasure in the deep SO pre-
coils as the concealed comforts of man lock-
ed up in one true woman loyc. May heaven
smile propitiously upon you and your fair
bride,
At Wichita, on Nov. ,. 1879, by ID. a. Nit
chel, J. F.. Mr.. Frederick 4. Schenck to
Mrs. Christina NJ. Pierce. Both of Harvey
county, Kansas.
In Wichita. November 2. 1879, by Rev. J.
y. Hewitt, Mr.. s. j. Lopez and Miss EHic
kirkpatrick.
Friend Lopez has won one of the fairest
and sweetest daughters of this country OF
beautiful women. May their lives flow on as
swectly as they have begun is our sincere
wish
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13

The Boulevard question is being solved
more rapidly than we expected. The city
has made arrangements for grading Water
street from Douglas avenue north 10 the fair
grounds. which will make drive OF two
miles. or four up and back. Property own-
ers along that thoroughfare should not fail
10 line it with trees next spring-cottou-
woods OF both sides. II VIII take in view
Of both riv,rs. The city is grading up Cen
trail avenue in fine manner and extending
the work on the county road leading east 10
CHS lom creek. From the creek 10 the foot
fth hill the township viii complete the
work. This will make another fine drive.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13

Rev. |. 4. Davis, of kirkwood, Missouri,
formerly pastor OF the Baptist Church in this
city, was present and ofliciated at the mar
rage of Mr.. Stanley and Miss Pittenger.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-13

G. II. Harrington, having made important
improvements to his residence during the
summer. is now rendering the whole uniform
by paint. II is one OF the pretiiest homes in
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