Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-11
In A L0OKING-GLASS.
Broadway Travellers Vine Stop 70
Look ct Themselves.
The Stout conference.-the Unkempt
soot-Biacis--A Lover aud His
Sweetheart..The Gilded
NOuth--Children.
fSpIy York Uerald.S


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People begin TO peer into the mirrors while
GA their way TO business in the morning, and
Tie procession is keptup until nightfall. when
that part OF Broadway is comparatively de-
serted. By actual count hast Thursday aft
siaoon 2Sl persons passea the two stores in
four minutes OF these all but nine looked
into one or the other of the mirrors Most
OF them seemed unconscious of their action,
but many Others after looking made some
Zig 1t change in the disposition Of their neck
wear or altered the expression of their coun-
tsnance and the manner of their walk
4 stout, weli-built gentleman, with firm,
swinging step, and shoulders thrown back,
came down the walk. His rudy face and
bright eyes, neatly trimmed beard, well-fit-
ting coat, and shining beaver plainly de-
Eoted contentment with life and solid bank
account. he suddenly stopped and looked
around Us If TO find oat who had
passed him 50 swiftly. He saw his own re
. c;ion ia the niricr, and forthwith pro-
reeceii to brush some imaginary lint from
his coat-sleeve. gave his hat slight rake
toward bis right ear, took leisurelJ survey
u one Of TIE show-windows, starteI to re-
sumo his journey, and brought up in front
Of the second glass. Smiling blandly, he az
ranged a stray hair in his beard and was
gone. An uakempt and dirty little boot
back Xt got into the crush before the
windows and leasted his eyes On the goods
displayed. lie observed that every one was
tal;irg peeps INTO the mirror, and proceeded
/ to do likewise. He discovered some appar-
/ ent incougITii,y in the distribution OF the
CRIME ON his face. ard, taking tho wristbnnd
81 his ragged jackt-t-sleeve in his fingers, he
rubbed his check with it very industriously
( for a moment with The result that n small
; pitch Of FIRE ia Hacking, which before orna-
meutc1 his chin, was plastered artistical!y
over his entire cheek.
] a lover and his pretty sweetheart
strangers TO the town and taxing in the
I sights Of Broadway-appr the mag
net.c mirrors. The girl sniingly drew her
escorts ottention TO their images in the
depth, and both seemed vastly pleased. She
soon observed that the whole surface Of the
! glass vas covered with the reflected vsages
Of those standing behind. Blushing slightly,
Sic drew the young man away, evidently
fearing that the Others might believe her
vain Tie two went TO the window and be-
came deeply Interested in some Rogers
groups, "Noghbo-iDg Pews" and "Going TO
the Farson" seeming to strike them very ia
vo-ably. Then along came a young man
whose exterior plainly betollened an over-ir-
fulgenca in yirous and cereal decoctions.
His erinkled coat unbrushei hat, and dis
ordered scarf the two days stubblc on his
chin The glazed look of the eye
nnd the general air of rakishness
all marked hiIa as one who had been
a stranger TO sleep for several nights
But the mirrors gathered him in. He
stood for a moment as if vainly endeavoring
10 place the corutenance before him. He at
last succeeded in his draft on memory.
Passing his hand over his face, he examined
long and earnestly the sprouting bears. He
put bis hand in one pocket and then in
another and at last brought to light few
coins He counted them carefully, and then
made a mental calculation rs to whether be
should get shaved or expend the money in
the way he had the rest of his funds. With
ont coming to a decision he departed, giving
place to q gided youth with absolutely fault
less costume. This young man gil led stifiiy
lay, as il fearful of producing some disruption
% his attire by the least untoward move
ment His abbreviated light spring over
coat served to display his limbs i'll all their
marvellous attenuation. He too observed the
throng Singing IN and ont OF the mirrored
roctangle. With a sneer, probably meant
10 express contempt for the vulgar mob
caught by such triiles, lac joined the crowd
al the windows. In languid contemplation:
be consumed two minutes of his time, and
Then sought the friendly and truthful glass.
He fixed his features with proper rigidity,
tandcrly snoDthed his upper lip, and passed
along
Tie big, handsome, blonde policeman
paces M and down before the eniicing glas rs
daily ana all day. He has paid such atten-
ti0n t. his personal appearance that although
Il Is late in the afternoon he looks as spicl
and span as when lie fins: began tie day
lie las been 50 busy, though, in attempting
10 poisc his nat ut the most gallant angle that
he has forgotten part of his duties as piio
Tor tiaid women and children. a Eanasomi
. New Yorl; girl in gorgeous attire engaged ii
"a shol ping expedition, stops before the glass
and il spccts her double. Size takes no pain
/ 70 disguise her admiration, and lnilingly re
,ils the fiuttelin.. ribtoas at her throat ant
bruslles back ,elie liois waving bang dis
. arranged by the brecza
Thus the succession is unbroken Gil day
A gentleman comes along and, stopping TO
. an instant, watches the crowd coming an,
8 going. He smiles II pity ing smile Mt tn
general weakness, takes a furtive glanc
himself, aud looks around 10 see il any one j
q watching. 4 miserable vagrant, with gar
Ineit, hanging from his shoulders in tatt.Is
, is unable 60 resist the magic Of the glasses
he peers lur'iedly into one AMI goes oi
more conscious than ever that he presents
wIotchel appearance; but even TO him a
improvement Las been suggested, and b
take, off his hat and brushes IL, and ties tin
layels of his coat together. An Italian stree
rlcaner, with the face OK Il bandit, display
q IS strong white teeth while his eye /
: lndled in admiration. \ crowd OF schoo
children laugh ami dance from one miro
10 the other. a near-Sishted man halt
before one of the glasses and makes som
v naudible remarks He possibly ha
tie impression that he was on H.
verge Of Gliding with some on
q else As SION as h. discovered h
J.. error he also surveys the reflector. Take
or his eye glasses, wipes them, and tnen goo
over his general appearance in detail. !
q Young moths comes along leading baby {
# 2 or year, The little one chatterS in u
unknown tongue TO the other iitt!t !, 'ris /
the mirror and vanly tries 10 reach an
y seize the mocker The mother meanw Bile
Il smiling and boxing pleased ever her = ND
delight and does not forget b. glance 1T be
own image a lady of rather uncvrtai
,f wears. and With complexion uEdoaotedl
\ artificial while Stimulating great irN'reSt
the show window, at the same time TAX
stock OF her charms. The genernl make-t
p is all well enough. but she notices that 81
3 made n somewhat too generous Applicant,
of rouge on one portion of her cheek. =
" places itaccurately, and rs she moves avs
= takes out her handkerchief and remedies q
defect
These little incidents crop out all throus
the day, and it's no exaggeration 10 say III
at least % per cent. Of all who raSs the
ar mirror; make some change or other 81
~ f,,sfod Inv a rlanc,. IN she shining IicrtnS