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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The Methodist conference conyenes at Well
lington next week Rev. Sparks breaches
his last sermon for this conference year next
Sunday morning.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

L. a. Aibin, Of the Augusta Republican,
spent one day last week In the city. The
Albin brothers were among the early set
tier. of the Southwest.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

J. G. McCaddcn writes US that he is great
~ delighted with his new home in Denver.
which his many friends in Wichita will be
pleased to hear.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

ii. II. Richards and II. W. kendle leave to
day for Medicine Lodge for the purpose OF
institutiug lodge of Odd Fellowship at that
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

John l.. Zimmerman, formerly County SUI
perimtendeut o. this county, died few days
since aahis home in Illinois.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

have two first class silver mines near Al
pine, which will sell half or full inter-
est in, for each, or real estate In or near
Wichita. s. A. MERRILL,
fs-6ts Alpine, Colorado.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Mrs. Sarah Garwood lost her little boy,
Johnny, by death last Tuesday evening.
Johnny was a fright boy. six years old. and
his death casts n dark shadow over the life Of
MaAtxa
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Chas. X. Persons and wife were up to see
Their frien Is on Thursday. They so to
Washington 10 witness the Inauguration.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Mrs. Spalton, wife Of Geo. Il. Spalton, Sec
rotary Of the Lombard Mortgage Company,
and assistant cashier Of the State Bank, has
Joined her husband to make Wichita her
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Mrs. Kendle returned home on Monday
from Illinois.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Our druggists arc in dilemma. Whether
10 bottle up aud close out or take the chances
Is the question.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
Did You Ever.

Macaulay's History Of England. in three
volumes; price per set el.45, at E. d. Miles
4 Sons, booksellers, Douglas Avenue.
A6-At
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Mrs. Frank Rogers's canary bird escaped
from its cage Tuesday afternoon. She Will
pay liberaly for its safe return.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

"Wine IL q mocker and strong drink il
raging" bat even beer will be cut on after
the list Of May.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The report that ichta Charley was
burned up at Denver seems to have been y
mistake. lie was not in the stable the night
Of the fire, since which time he has won AN
important race.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

In The last number of the Wichita Eagle,
We notice poem entitled, '.Under the will
low" by o. II b. We clearly recognize in
these initials and in the production the facle
and versatile pen Of our friend. y. II. Bently
esd. of Wichita Nertoa Rspubiican,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

On the first day Of May the screws will be
put on. Better commence tapering on, boys.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

j. r. Mcmillan left for Silver Gill last
evening. A big fire there this week came
within "a scratch Of burning his establish
menf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Next Monday is the last day of the calen-
dar winter. May the spring open gorgeous.
~ and the summer be burthened with super
abundant harvests, for sore trial has been
the winter now drawing to a close
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The officers of the City Library are having
large number Of books rebound. Some
fifty or sixty OF the most popular works are
literally in pieces. They will be rebound in
plain but substantial manner by the EAGLE
Bindery at cost of work and material.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

DIR. Smith informs us that Wichita Will
have st. Louis dancing teacher soon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
Oh 70 nIurlu,

On Monday night the Lower House Of Con-
gress, under q suspension Of rules, passed
the bill incorporating the railroad company
from Arkansas City through the Indian ter
ritory to Fl. Smith. Arkansas. 1t will be
built Immediately. Now for Gould and the
L.. s COurf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The hens have gone to work. and ham and
eggs will soon be the breakfast dish.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

During the heavy sleet storm Of last week
many birds were Frustrated to the earth and
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Us. Evans. United States trader at the
Cheyenne Agency, spent Saturday In the
city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The melting SHOWS OF Tuesday carried
away two of the upper Chisholm creek
hridves
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Yss ~ Aess sso~a - tsssd Pess 80 p~s-
On 10 ~ s4s1&. - ~ Hsrdssg . Gss1yss.
ssz1 asos ssssA ~ r. o. Os&1 Psas, a
SIR. t1ss beSaess 10 ssasv svssy, e<slsssaA
- ssAAss. Atss - s-6ssoAae.~ - -
Sssssais - 80 - 20
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The public schools Of the city observed the
ed, washington's birthday, with holiday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
THE PHILADELPHIA sTOREI
NEW EAGLE BUILDING.

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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
le1.L o. lonoa.

Names Of pupils. neither absent or tardy,
for the month ending February II, 1881:
Mamie Campbell, Rosa Heile,
Matte Mead, Mabel Nillisou,
Anna Nesbitt, Blanche Neely,
Bessie Perrine, Hettie Reynolds.
Belle Reddeld, Anna Richmond,
Birdie Taylor, Lottie Tallman,
Cora Williams, Elvie Walker,
Della Keeran, Charlie Courtney.
Willie Clark, Jay Dix.
BERTHE Dunning, Willie Grabel,
Daniel Hammond, Arthur Jones.
Harry Lindsay, John Liblen,
William Merrill, Willie Nicely,
George Ross, Mott Rhodes,
Ralph Smith, Willie Tusch,
Eddie Woodcock, John Wolf.
J. A. ]. WARMER,
First Grade, Fourth Ward.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

i 49, ~ - 49, ~ sssashss, ises
- esuy = - = M onass -.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Parker Smith. We notice, rather regularly
vibraics between Wichita aud Caldwell. We
shouldn't be surprised If we are called ON TO
mix up his name with that Of minister and
young lady before long.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Capt. Heimke came up from the border on
Saturday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
MARRIED.

February 18th. :: the ". Z. parsonage. By
X y. Sparks, Alfred \. Blsckman and Alice
4. Hammers, all Of this county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The best sewing machine made for s25. ex.
ira attachments free, at N. kohn 4 Co.'S.
4S-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The amateur lecture course instituted by
the ladies for the benefit of the Christian
Church, is a popular one. Rudolph Hatfield
will talk 10 night ON ''Civiiized Feticism,"
which is a hit at-wcll 90 hear,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sold by G. Y. Smith 10 now for sale n. Kohn
h Co. 4S-2t
They who smoke '.Cute' want more. For
sale at Magill & Bliss. 47-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
TIE ARKANSAS VALLEY AGAINST TIE WORLD

Every few days We are in receipt of a let
ter from some adventurous old resident seek
ing In some far-of country to better his con-
dition. Week before last We published one
from Oregon, week or two before that one
from California, and now comes one from
Washington Territory. They are all writ
ten In the same spirit and all unite in declar-
ing that the writers have found no country
equalizing the Lower Arkansas Valley. The
last letter Of this description is from an old
subscriber, Ellis Shaner, who writes from
Walla Walla, W. T., TO renew his subscrip-
ton. ''He says: ''YOu may give the readers
Of the EAGLE some good advice for me.
Those who think Of coming to this country
from Sedywick county had better stay at
home. have been in this country four years
and as a land Of milk and honey it's fiat
failure. left your valley in the spring Of
~ with Frank wilkins anu c. II. Mcclure,
and we have seen four crops. Two of them
were good and two very poor. Nearly all
emigrants here are dissatisfied. My home is
in Sedgwick county. 1t is good enough for
me. This winter has been u sorry one and
nine out of ten oE>the sheep and cattle must
perish before spring."
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Prof. w. ID. Sanders, Of Jacksonville, llli-
nois, u gentleman largely interested in this
valley, and known to many Illinois people Of
this section, has had an unpleasant contro-
versy on hand for some time. 1t seems that
an effort was made to smirch his honor and
name, but from the following clipping from
the Journal Of that city, it is very evident
that he has his enemies hors da combat
''Regar,lless of the great amount Of dirt
thrown at Prof. Sanders by his traducers in
the Athens Of the West, he stands forth to-
day, in the eyes Of all people knowing to the
facts in connection with his late trouble with
Storrs, an eXoneratcd man. The wise man.
ner in which Prof. Sanders has treated all
attacks made by his traducers adds to mis-
credit. Standing high above them he refuses
to come down from his manly station and
wallow with them In the pool of filth. He
views them from his manly stronghold with
an eye of pity. yet notices them with silent
contempt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

A Chicago paper says. ''It is said that G.
NJ. Rouse. Of Bloomington, who died three
years ago. was poisoned by his son. G.
Rouse. who used to live in Wichita. father
of W. r. Rouse, was a resident of Blooming
ton at the time Of his death, but 1t can't be
that the above allu,cs TO him
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Professor Price will soon have issued from
the press book Of historical incidents con-
nccted with the early settlement of the South
west and its principal towns. The book will
not only prove entertaining but exciting
All the noted characters aud thrilling epi-
sodcs Of the cattle days Of Wichita and New
ton will figure in the work. and thus be pre-
served. The book will be of special interest
TO old settlers,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The Newton papers speak in unqualified
terms of praise Of u course Of lectures being
delivered at that place by Rev. A. l.. Vail. of
this city. This week he delivered two en-
tcrtainng and instructive addresses. one "A
Stroll Among the Stars" the other, adam
What Kind Man Was He."
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Albert Hess has been throwing himself In
the way of stock Of family groceries, choice
fruits and toothscme fishes. Among other
things he has three kinds Of imported cheese
Of extra quality and flavor. Mr.. Hess makes
especially of such choice table articles as
are not ordinarily found in the markets.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
AT RUssEIL HALL,
Thursday Night, February 24th,

RODOLPH S. HATFIELD, ESQ.
Will deliver the first Of q course Of four lee
lures under the auspices Of the Christian
Church OF Wichita, on Thursday night. Feb
ruary oath, 1881.
Subject-''Civilized Feticism.'
Admission-single ticket, Is cents; for the
course, 80 cents. 4.-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The loss Of cattle ON the range by the late
storms does not seem to have been 80 great
as was anticipated. Several large herds have
been heard from and for the most part the
loss seems to have been surprisingly small.
We fear the owners Of the large hocks Of
sheep driven into the valley from Colorado
and Mexico last fall, will yet .suGer. The
winter has beer 70 unprrcedentedly long
and severe thai II will be wonder II some
Of our investors cont.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

DIR. DeLew, after the delivery of q fine dis
cours, last Sabbath, into which he had
thrown more than ordinary energy, and just
while he was in the act Of pronouncing an
impressive bencdiction, fell back in q verti-
go or unconscious state. He was immedi-
ately removed to his residence, near by,
where he soon recovered.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Ii the bonds to the Kansas Arizona and
Pacific Road in Liberty township carry, and
the railroad is not built, the company will
pay election expenses. A bond to that effect
has been given.-Yates Center Neus.
When the Gould company agrees to foot
the bill II the bonds carry and the road is
not built. it begins to look like they intend
to build the road
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
Applesl Applesi

The "Cute" Is the only cigar with q US
tional fame. For sale at Magill Z Bliss.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Wellington has sent committee to inter-
view Mr.. Talmagc, of St. Louis, IN regard to
locating the junction Of the two Gould roads,
the one from Parsons and the other from Le-
Roy at that place. IViafeld Monitor.
The junction Of these two Roads will be
near Medicine Lodge, Barbour County,
Eldordd0 Times
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
Q1l1Q A1Y.

''Brainard's Musical World" has entered
upon the eighteenth year Of its existance
and is well known rs the best musical mag
csntans sixteen pages Of the latest and most
popular Sheet Music. You can obtain
specimen copy Of the 'Musical World'' by
sending 10 cents to the publishers, s. Brain
ards Sons, Chicago, Illinois.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
A Card.

Geo. g. Matthews IL closing out his Jewell
~ Stock and will sell at Wholesale cost for
60 days and no mistake. Mr.. Matthews wish
es TO engage In the real estate business and
will still make Wichita his home. 4s.6
Fruit butter and seliies In bulk, OF every
description, At the reliable house Of
4s.f EAGrLL 4 RlIss.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
For Sale.

4 well established grocery business, IL
good location, with good trade, Satisfactory
reason for selliag given For infernstion,
apply to this odcc. x3-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24


Pres 70 ALI
u. u. Very 4 Co.'S illustrated. descriptive
ssd priced Seed Annual tot i,s;, viii be
mailed free IN III applicants, ssd 10 eusie-
mers without ordering II. II eostsiss ase
colored p'stes, 60 snGsssinxs. about N
pages, and full Descriptions. prices Esd d.
reetsess fos pssstsax 80 varieties II ssxs-
tsbls ssd sswsT seeds, pisnis. rosss. ese. IL.
valuable 10 aiI- &~sd for IL. Address,
<S-tt j. ~ fEnar 4 Co., Detroit. Mich
Do ION ksew that yos ess get Vermont
maple syrup. Aisssssss sastwhsss. pigs
feet. ssa ssy thisx sase 10 staple sad fss<y
groosrses. u NagiH . bGsss, Eagle slcsks
W. II. Pettoe,
PROFKAsiOxAL PLANO TUNER AsB
REPAfwEH
L<sss sr,ssrs 1t Assd 4 Peerless mssae
sssse. ss-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Wholesale prices-Apples 80 cents, pota-
toes IS cents. choice dried apples - cents,
extra dried peaches cents.
b. D. HAMMOND 4 Co.
Occidental Block, North Main Street.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Prof. n. Baldwin can catch the little folks
now. lie is prepared TO take pictures by the
geletin plate process. which is practically in
Simultaneous. Five seconds Of time secures
Il fully develope picture, and baby or child
has to he very Restless that can't be caught
by this process He took some very sharply
storm. As an artist, Prof. Baldwin has few
equals in this or in any other country.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Judge VIM. Spriggs, of Garnett, and Hon.
Elihu Coffin, Of lie Roy, were in town Tues
day and the evidences of their work may be
seen in the notice OF election for railroad
bonds in Liberty township Yates Center
News
The work spoken Of above consists in the
submission Of the Liberty township, Wood
son county, proposition for $4,000; election
to he on the 18th day of March.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

A speciality Of fine Watch work asd Jew.
elry repairing At Kassrls. =
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The last heard of the snag boat, the crew
were laying of new towns at several pro-
posed landings in which the people along the
river are taking great interest. The farmers
at every new landing provide rich enter
tainmeut free of cost IN tLe crew
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24
Saturday, December 18th,
A GRAND CLEARING SALE.

Day. Every article that IN win
be offered les than We have been selling them
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

REMAINING CNCALLED FOR AT THE Posi-
OFFICE AT WICHITA.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Remember the New Davis Sewing Machine
is now sold by u Kohs 4 Co. an
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

The Wichita pOstoffice is standing in pref
istration. On last Thursday John Fisher, its
mailing clerk. and Roscoe Conkling were
munching ham sandwiches with the new
Prcside't in an upper room in the farm house
ut Mentor, SO saws Cleveland daily paper.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-02-24

Felt Skirts, an enormous stock at much less than cost
Kid Gloves In eli COlors and Shades In and Hooks
Gents Kids, Full Assortment
Que Lot Of Japanese Ware less than onehaf their ose
nal cost
In Boots and Shoes We Offering the induccments
Ladies' Shoes, worth 4l50. for eiOO.
1900, for 4l5O.
:" $500, for 42.Oo
Mems Boots from 81 % pair to the finest French calf
Child Misses and Boys Wear extraordinary low prices
All oar.immcnse stock at corresponding figures
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-01-26
January &c. 1881.
True Piety.


To be the thing we seem;
To do the thing we deem
Enjoined by duty;
To walk in faith, no dream
Of questioning Gods scheme
Of truth and beauty.
Casting self-love aside,
Discarding human pride,
Our hearts to measure:
In humble hope to bide
Each change in fortunes tide,
At Gods good pleasure.
So trust, although deceived;
Tell truth, though not believed;
Falsehood disdaining:
Patient of ills received,
To pardon when aggrieved,
Passion restraining.
With love no wrongs can chill
To save, unwearied still,
The weak fro IL falling
This is to do Gods will
On earth-and to fulfil
Our heavenly calling.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-01-26

COP never cast off any one that had
true grace, though he were but weak in
it never broke the bruised reed strong
believers, and weak believers, those that
eat and those that eat not, if they be
true believers, are accepted Of God.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-24
How to Work Easily.

Hard work can never be made thor
oughly easy; but it can be material
~ lightened by a systematic planning.
If you go to work methodically and
free from excitement, it is surprising
how much you can accomplish. Then
there is scarcely any wear and tear of
your strength and constitution.
While you are at work, devote your
self to it. Concentrate all your
faculties on whatyou are doing. Do
not attempt to both work and play
at the same time. It was a shrewd
observation Of Kirke White, the
gifted poet, whose early death adds a
touch of melancholy to all he wrote,
that he found, if he concentrated his
whole attention Oh the dryest book he
had to study, it soon became interest
ing, and in short time he would
become SO absorbed as to turn over
page after page unconsciously to him
self. Intensity of thought is not ex-
hausting if not too long continued SO
that in one sense he who works hard
est accomplishes his task more easily.
He has also much more time for rest
and recreation. Work by yourself.
free from interruption, if you can,
with, a self-possessed and cheerful
spirit. and, though your work be hard,
you shall find it easy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-24
NY WINOWD-IVY.
MRS. MARY MAPEs DODGE.

MRS. MARY MAPES DODGE.
Over my window the ivy climbs,
Its roots are in homely jars;
But all day long it looks at the sun,
And at night it locks at the stars.
The dust of the room may dim its green,
But call to the breezy air;
Come in, come in, good friend OF mine
And make my window fair"
So the ivy thrives from morn to morn,
It's leaves all turned to the light;
And it gladdens my soul with its tender green,
And teaches me day and night.
What though my lot is in lowly place,
And my spirit behind the bars
All the long day may look at the sun,
And at night look out at the stars.
What though the dust of earth would dim
There's q glorious outer air
That will sweep through my soul if let it in,
And make it fresh and fair.
Dear God! let me grow from day to day,
Clinging and sunny and bright!
Though planted in shade, thy window is near
And my leaves may turn to the light.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-24
A California Mirage.

A correspondent Of The Santa Bar
bara( CALI Press, under date of Feb. /,
thus describes a mirage seen at that
place: "Whoever CHANGED to be near
the old mission last evening between
4 and O'Clock, saw. looking seaward,
an unusual sight--a mirage Of the
long wharf and the three-masted
schooner lying alongside-not dim
and indistinct, but as plainly sill
houetted against the evening sky as
the hills or the islands. The tops and
base Of the mountains were hidden in
a mist-a sort Of evanescent fog,
through which the outlines of the
hills were dinly seen. CHANGING to-
ward the ocean, the long wharf seemed
actually suspended in the air, and
close above it the outlines Of the ship
lying alongside, with the masts par
ticularly well defined. I am snre that
no observer standing on the Calabrian
shore and looking westward upon the
Strait of Messina (Where the most re-
markable mirages are Witnessed ever
beheld one surprising this. The hori-
zon was much depressed, the wharf
enlarged and duplicated, with the sea-
ward end much elevated, and the
figure of the ship, also much enlarged,
hanging, as in mid-air, above it, while
the sky surrounded these objects with
a yenoWish color. My friend and I
could hardly believe our ewes, and I
proposed to drive to the beach to see
If there really was any three-masted
vessel lying alongside the wharf. We
found all just as we had seen it in
the air.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-03-24

The Earl Of Northbrook, first lord
Of the admiralty, recently told a
deputation Of temperance people that
the government intended to stop the
rum ration to naval officers and to
boys up to the age Of twenty. TO
induce the men to give up their ration
it was intended to issue, besides the
tea and sugar, a ration Of soluble
chocolate in the middle Of the night
watch. 1t is also proposed to increase
the allowance to abstainers, which is
now about four and a half pence per
week, although the retail value, duty
added, IS about one shilling and nine
pence Such an increase would cost
the country from ETC, 900 to ego, 900.