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, 1884-12-27

d.. Max Wirth, the we'll known
Vienna author and political economist,
has written a book on "MOney A
History Of Circulating Means from
Antiquity to the Present Time," which
has appeared both at Leipsic and at
Prague as an octave volume Of 2lS
pages, with 50 Illustrations. The
book gives Il complete history Of mo-
ney in a wider sense, as expressed in
the title. An historical survey de-
scribes The gradual transition from
ancient barter to the origin Of money
and minis in Egypt and Western Asia.
Other chapters are devoted to the
complicated coinages of the ancient
Greeks aud Romans, the e%ndeavours
of the Constantine and Frank rulers
to establish greater unity in their
coinages, and the later confusion in
this respect during the Middle Ages.
Coming to modern times, the author
describes the measures taken to restore
once more unity and simplicity in
coinages by severe regulations regard
ing the right to coin; and the intro
duction of drafts, cheques, paper mo-
ney, and exchanges. Tne Book is
throughout written in a lively, attrac-
tive style, which is further ENLARGED
bv the numerous excellent illustrations
referring to the subject.-Ibid.
, 1884-12-27

The Channel squadron, under the
command of Vice-Admiral the Duke
Of Edinburgh, which lett Plymouth
for Gibraltar on the goth October
experienced very heavy weather
on the passage. The squadron
ran across the Bay of Biscay in
exceptionally fine wcathea, hut as
soon as they got out of the Bay
bad weather was experienced,
and the ships rolled in a very
unusual name Friday, the Oath
ult., is said to have been the most
unpleasant day ever experienced in
the squadron. The ships rolled SO
heavily that exercise at general quar-
ters had to be abandoned. The sea
ran ''mountains high" in the after
noon, and the enormous huIls of the
ironclads were tossed about like Jolly
boats. The Agincourt buried two Of
her lee quarter boats in the water,
and they were only saved after great
difficulty. SO badly did the ships
roll that HIS Royal Highness the
Vice.Admiral ordered the extreme
roll of each ship to be registered, and
the result after an hours observation
was as follows :-Minotaur, 48 de-
grees; Agincourt, SO; Achilles, 81;
Northumberland, G5; Neptune, AZ
and Sultan, SO. Anxious faces were
watching the Neptune, as she had
never before been subjected to so
severe a trial. The huge ayes
repeatedly burst on her decks, which
were SO flooded with ate that the
crew were wading about waist deep.
During the time the gale lasted there
was great confusion on board, nearly
oil the ships mess traps, mirrors, pic
lures, gun eases, portmanteau>, chests
Of drawers, and other articles being
scattered about in all directions
Mercantile Shipping Register.
, 1884-12-27

duly passed her on to one Of the ma
irons with the words to visit u female
PATIENT but the nurse appears to
have caught only the last words of
the sentence, and a mistake resulted
which cost the visitor a good deal of
unpleasmntness, to say the least of it.
The stranger was taken TO the top of
the building, under the belief hat she
was going to see her friend, and then
she was suddenly shut into an empty
room. Shortly afterwards q nurse
entered, and, to the CONSERVATION of
the visitor, ut once proceeded to IN
dress her. ProteStatiOns and remon-
strances were alike unavailing, and
firmly, though not unkindIy, the poor
woma was stripped and placed in a
bath, after which she was forcibly
put to bed. BY this time the mis-
taken %luuatic was Of course in a fran
tic state Of alarm, which only favour
ell the belief that she was really a
mad woman. Where this gruesome
farce might have ended is not plea
SAINT to contemplate but by a lucky
accident the mistake was discovered
later in the day, and the unfortunate
woman was set at liberty with p%rofuse
apologies. 1t is satisfactory to hear,
under the circumstances, that no COM
plant has been made as to undue
severity on the part Of the nur-
srs."-ITmeS.
, 1884-12-27

NJ. Pastem anticipates that bisul-
phide Of carbon will become the most
eficacious of all antiseptics, as it is
also the cheapest, costing but a frac-
lion of a penny per pound in large
quantity. II is also the best insecti-
eide known, and for this purpose may,
perhaps, be useful to preserve wood
work in tropical countries. Some
DEF Of the use it is already put to
may be gathered. from the fact that
over eight millions pounds of the sub
stance are used annually to check the
ravages of phylIoxera. Carbon BIZ
sulphide, as first produced, IS about
as foul smelling a compound as it is
possible to tind but it is capable of
publication till all offensive odor is
removed, and it is sufficiently pure in
smell to mix with a perfume.-Scjen-
tifc american, Nou. 29th 1884.
, 1884-12-27
III I 8 c eta ~ e o u $.
From the Spectator of22nd NOuembsr.J

The Emperor opened the first Ses-
sion of the German Parliament Just
elected on Thursday, in a Speech
from the Throne of much interest. He
declared that the meeting at Skiernie-
vice had "sealed" his friendship with
the Monarchs of Austria and Russia
in such a way as "to warrant me in
looking upon an undisturbed continu-
ance Of peace for a long time as
assured" He proposed to continue
his reforms in social laws, by ertend-
ing the Accident Assurance Bill TO
the labourers, and by charging the
Savings-bank and hoped thus, SO far
as the imperfection of human affairs
will allow, to secure domestic peace.
The Empire had begun to realise its
Colonial aspirations; and Sin agree
ment with the French Government,
I have invited hither representatives
of most ~seafearing nations to deli
berate Oh the means by which the
trade with Africa may be promoted
and secured from disturbance by in
ternational disputes" That c onjunc-
ton of the Empire with France in a
document of high ceremonial and
, 1884-12-27
A Strange

A correspondent writes to a con-
temporary: "An Oxfordshire woman
met with an experience a few days
back which should act as a warning
to intending visitors to lunatic asy-
lums. The person in question jour
neyed to Littlemore, a village four
miles distant from Oxford, where there
is an asylum, with the intention of
visiting a female patient. The porter,
having admitted her, is said TO have
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-01

a great deal, and has become acomplain-
er. though some of the sunshine Of her
earlier disposition glints into the gloom
of her expiring days None except near
relatives and friends Of long intimacy
visit her. and all of her business is trans
acted by ex-Judge Hilton. About once
a week she ventures out for a short walk
on Fifth avenue A stalwart watchman
follows ten feet behind, to see that no
body annoys her. She carries few
dimes in her hand for beggars, however.
and is quite industrious in getting rid of
them. On returning to the great white
mansion which her husband built so like
a tomb in its architecture, she takes a
nap as a cure for the fatigue which the
slight exertion has brought on. The
house is gloomy, and the chief set Of par
lors is never opened. The parts in use
are the library, reception room, two bed
rooms, and the picture gallery, to which
access can be had by addressing writ
ten request to Mrs. Stewart. All sorts
of stories, some of them manifestly alb
surd, are told as to the diminishment of
the old lady's fortune, and l have good
reason to believe that conspicuous law
firm, under engagement to prospective
heirs, are constantly making a study of
the case with reference to future legal
contest. 1t is said that, besides real es-
tate, she has $25, 200, 900 in government
bonds. So much for onr pecuniarily
greatest widow
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-01
CURRENT COMMENT.
Galveston News.

Galveston News.
Cowardice is no less contemplate in
politics than on the battlefield.
Burlington Hawkeye.
David Davis has given up all hopes of
receiving the Presidential nomination.
He is learning to play the ACCORDION.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Keifer has received ten days leave of
absence to come to Ohio. In being able
to excuse Mr.. Keifer at any time, Con-
gress has the State of Ohio at great dis
advantage.
ST. Louis Magazine.
Sir Lepel Griffin says that: Beauty
in the West is noted principally by its
absence" He forgets to explain that
he did not travel any further West than
Chicago.
Philadelphia Press.
The court martial in the case of Gener-
al Swain will extend its inquiries into
the history and conduct of the celebrated
Army Poker Club This is equivalent
to saying there is a great deal of fun
ahead.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Another correspondent writes to us in
quiring about Mr.. Blaines religion.
When last heard from Jim was Calvin
istic Universalist, paying pew rent to the
Methodists and communing with the
Baptists. He left the Catholic Church
after the publication of the Mulligan let
tiers, because he was opposed to auricular
confession
Times Democrat
In fine, Congress has too much work
thrown upon its shoulders, trifles along
with matters of the gravest national i'm.
portance. That body ought, in some
manner, to be relieved from the thou
SANDS OF trifies now thrust upon it. Nc
0eher legislative body in the world ha:
more work given it than our Congress.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-01
weaIthiest widow IN the World.

Let us try to find good woman, says
a New York letter to the Albany Jour
nal, who is as interesting topic as a bad
one who shoots dogs for diversion. How
viii the wealthiest widow in the world
answer our purpose? She is Mrs Alex
ander T. Stewart, of course. Her time
of dotage has come. She is 81 years old.
and is afflicted with many real and imagi-
nary ills of mind and body. She worries
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1884-05-01
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKLES.
THE LATEST NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS BY WIRE AND CABLE.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-The army ap-
preparation bill as reported to the House
to-day appropriates $24, ,259, ,450, being
$422, 800 less than last years appropria-
ton. The estimates for next year
amount to see, 800 1853.
ST. JOHN, N. F., April 29-The French
banking schooner Paquebot was run
down yesterday morning forty miles
southeast of Saint Pierre by the Norwe-
gian bark Venus. bound from Liverpool
to Quebec. Twelve men were killed and
drowned. The captain and six of the
crew were saved and landed by the We
nus at st. Pierre.
HAVANA, April 29.-Abont 1 o'clock
this evening the whole city was shaken
by several terrible conclusions in success
sion. The streets were Immediately filled
with frightened people, who belived that
the city had been visited by an earthquake.
It soon became known, however, that the
powder magazines of San Antonio, on
the opposite side of the bay, had ex-
ploded. Many houses in Havana suffered
severely.
NEW ORLEANS, April pa special to
the Times-Democrat from Dallas, Texas,
says: THE report has reached here that
waterspout has burst over Hutchinson
Station, on the Texas Central railroad.
The water is represented as being ten
feet deep on level ground. Farm imple-
ments, fences and grounds have been
destroyed and not bridge remains. No
lives have been lost. The destruction of
property reaches thousands of dollars.
The water caused Trinity river to run up
stream all day yesterday"
WASHINGTON, April 29 - Secretary
Chandler received last night a telegram
from Commodore Luce, stating that the
Potomac had arrived at New York with
yellow fever on board. The disease is
not serious, however, and all the patients
are convalescing.
Havana has been placarded with revc-
lutionary appeals.
A convention of colored men has been
called to meet at Richmond, Va, July
Sth
The diamond laborers at Cape Town
have struck because they are searched
every night.
Six government candidates have been
returned to the Spae:sh Cortes in the new
election.
Governor Ordnay, of Dakota, is under
Indictment, charged with bribery. He
has given bail.
During the present Congress 6, 858 bills
have been introduced in the House
against 6,2O1 last year.
DIR. E. J. Baker, of Kingston, Ont, the
father of the Canadian press" died at
that place Monday morning.
Frank James has been taken to Boone
vile, Mo-, to answer to the charge of be-
ing party to the train robbery at Otter
vile.
j. j. Byrnes, money order clerk at the
Charleston postoffice, is under arrest,
charged with falsifying his accounts and
embezzling 81, 200.
1t has transpired that the conspirators
in Spain intended to cause a simultaneous
Republican uprising in Catalonia, Valen-
cia and troughout the Southern provin-
ces.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

j. w. Bayne, of Anthony, was in the
city yesterday.
&C. ii. Windsor, of Garden Plain, was
on the street yesterday.
Charlie Severn now does the soliciting
for the Wichita house.
e. W. Miller and j. II. Davis came in
yesterday from Belle PLANE.
j. W. Fearneybough, of Winchester,
H., is in the city prospecting.
e. A. Brown and II. C. Helbert came
up from Mulvane yesterday.
Josiah Binford, of Carthage, Ind, is at
the fremont. We understand that he is
on the lookout for n business opening.
Mrs. ID. r. Green has been suffering for
the past week with very painful felon.
Miss Flora Curtis, of Cherokee, was in
the city last night on her way to Newton.
Oliver Elliott, of Sumner county, was
in the city yesterday, and called at this Of
flee.
Mrs. NJ. q. Jones, mother Of DR. NJ g..
Jones, is now lying very i'll of fever, at the
residence of her son, on Market street.
Mrs. n. p. Jackson will return home in
a few days, where she has been in quest OF
health. During her absence Mrs. J. has
been greatly benefited, having gained IF.
tee" pounds.
Miss Ella Haynes. of Emporia, late
,yra n, 10. af tho sfa partpal md ~ h, a. 9
recently elected as a teacher in our city
schools, arrived In Wichita " ednesday,
preparatory to assuming her new position.
Mr.. Allison Leadley, for many years a
writer on the Burlington Hawkeye, was in
the city yesterday. Having broken his
health on morning paper he came to Kan
sas and has been living in Rice county for
some time, but his health has so improved
that he contemplates re-entering the field OF
journalism.
Hon. James l.. Dyer, United States re.
ceiver OF the Wichita land Office, returned
home night before last after months alb
sence so much improved as to be remarked
of by everybody. lie says he found the
lake region much better locality than the
mountains for him and that he has not felt
so well in years.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

told that it was all right and be could call
at the bank for his money. That be was
arrested for forgery as soon as he put In an
appearance, naturally followed. fhe old
man then realized what he had done. His
terror aud tears was pitiful sight, but the
tears and fears came too late he was
bound over in the rum OF $500 and turned
over to the officers TO be sent jail. What
will be the feelings Of his poor wife who is
slight. delicate, but motherIy little
woman, when the terrible news is carried
to her, can well be imagined; and the sor-
row of his children, who are respected and
honorable, will be very great. Under the
circumstances, of course, no one felt Ike
going on the old mans bond, although
some who knew the family would have NJ
doubt paid the amount OF the note II thai
| would have released him. We never saw
| a man who seemed to SO fully realize the
awful mistake he had made.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
A BAD CASE.

A Mr.. Dickhut. man who has 4 good
farm aud good home in southern Reno
county, man past the middle OF life and
who is the father Of two grown up daught-
ers and grown up son, who have lived in
this city, aud with whom some OF our citi-
zens are acquainted, came into the city
night before last to fle on piece of land
adjoining him. Whether be spent bis
money for drink or lost it In some gambling
hole we cannot say, but be found himself
without money and in order to get home
drew up note for rs and forged two
names to IL and west to the Kansas Ma
tional baak 70 get IL csshed. OF course Il
was not easAeA, bas IL : lissls wAlla u We
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

Manager Waite. of the Union Square
Theatre company. has had an elegant stand
ofpsper made by the Great Western Print.
ing company, of st. Louis. which il was
his intention to have on the bill boards to.
day, but the following telegram was re.
ceived last evening:
ST. Louis, No., Aug. 81, 1884.
Jas. X. Waite, Wichita. Kan:
Serious mishap. Cannot ship printing
before first Of week. tSigued)
GREAT WESTERN PRINTING Co.
Mr.. Waite will, however. have his litho.
graphs, hangers. etc. up to-day, and the
wall paper Ms soon as it can be got here.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
A NEW RAILROAD OFFICE SCHEME

The Santa Fe and Frisco railway compa-
MES have made arraneents for the opening
of down town or city union ticket Office.
which is under the magement OF their
agent, Mr.. II. b. Keller. who will place
and keep a responsible anc attentive man
in charge. Wichita has become 30 import
art point that the parties named deem i,
due our peopole TO give them down town
office, where tickets can be secured for any
point, where all manner OF questions can
be answered, and where bus tickets can
be obtained and baggage checked when de-
sired or necessary. This general city union
ticket office will he found great eonven-
fence, aud once established will become n
permanent thing. The room has been en-
gagged and is being fitted up, hut more OF
tqis hereafter.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
Special NOTICES.
To Thess Going to st Louis and Beyond.

Please take notice that the Saint Louis ~
San Francisco railway have resumed run
ming an elegant line OF sleeping cars be-
tween wichita and Saint Louis without
change.
Trims leave the union depot at $3.50 every
day in the year Through.tickets issued at
lowest rates to all points and baggage
checked TO destination by this popular
route ii. b. KELLER,
d.sa-,r Agent Union Depot
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

A good joke is told at the expense OF Mr..
n. n. Fechheinner. Mr.. +. IL an old resi-.
dent Of this city and of course is supposed
to be familiar with all the streats, alleys
and places OF business in the corporate lin
its, A few days ago he happened to go to
Clearwater on business. On returning
hens he waa entrsfed with . cer&ain No.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
LAND SLIDES.

The following are the real estate transfer
recorded in the office Of the register
deeds since our last report:
EP Ford to w IL Ransom, lots 30, Al
and As on Topeka avenue in Ford's
ade to Wichita. ......-.... ..:.S
Seymour z Thompson to School Dis
trict No. Is, piece Of land in the sw
Or OF &C 1922 east: ...:.:....
John Gascoigne to Hattie Price, the
center fifty feet OF block Is, 'front.'
ing on Fifth avenue in Wichita. $50
Clearwater town company to V. Hari-
man, lots 30 and 80 on Byers avenue
in Tracy & Byers add tn Clearwater
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

Jonathan Lindlay, Of Grant township
who has ceen a patron Of the EAGLE fol
these many years. made us pleasant cal
on Thursday. Mr.. LiDday. though a yer,
tial men
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
NOW Is YOUR CHANCE.

Only $31 90 10 Louisville, Ky. aud return
via the St. Louis, Fl. Scott Il Wichita X. X
/ have now on sale at the drpot corner q
Second and Wichita streets. round tril
tickets to Louisville, n.y., at the above low
rate, tickets good to return ID days aitei
date of sale. All who desire TO attend the
Louisville exposition aud at the same time
take cheap trip, now il your ebance-take
advantage of this opportunity. For further
particulars please call on the undersigned
who will gladly furnish further particulars
Yours, truly,
ds2-tf AID. n. JONES, Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
New Firm.

Thos. Shaw, Of Morris, H.. will open up
in Wichita the last of this week, big stock
of all kinds Of musical goods, pianos, or
CANS, and full stock Of sheet music, music
books, violin.. accordions, and all kinds OF
small instruments. Keep your eye open
Thomas Shaw j. an old hanl at the bnsi-
ness. and has come to STAY. 6Slf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

II. Holm aster Sons expect TO open
their boot and shoe store on Main street by
the first OF the month. The room being
fitted up in excellent shape for the recep-
ton Of their goods, which are expected to
begin arriving here in a few days.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
GRAND REDUCTION IN COAL.

The Rogers Coal Company have reduced
the prices of their celebrated Piitsbura
coal fifty cents per ton, making prices from
this date as follows: Pittsburg lump, $3.50
delivered; Pittsburg nut, $500 delivered
They are also now prepared to fill orders
sl2 80. delivered. They positively guaran.
tee their weight in every ease. Give then
a call. d19-lw
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

There was decided change for the bet
ter yesterday ip the condition of II. X.
Woodbridge, the wounded Snowman, and
the attending physicians now entertain
some hope Of his ultimate recovery.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

The county treasurer yesterday received
from the state treasurer 50, l6i.00, that be-
ing the amount appropriated by the state
TO Sedgwick county for school purposes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

Mrs. Rosa Rawson, of Mt. Hope, who has
long taken the EAGLE in her own name,
was with her husband and childred in the
city yesterday and all came up to see the
office where the bird is provided with plum.
age and given wings.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

A very pleasant social dance was indulg-
ed in "Wednesday night in the parlors of
the Occidental hotel. About twenty coup
les were pre- sent, and music was furnished
by the italian street musicians
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

A number of rifles have recently been
stolen from the armory, aud warrants fol
the arrest of the suspicioned thieves are
now I'm the hands of the officers.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
CHEAP LOTS.

Look here, we have 800 lots that We pro.
pose to sell at prices that will surprise you
The lots are about one-half as far from bus
mess as other new additions. Easy terms
of payment. Call and see us before the
prices are raised which will be soon.
BARTHOLOMEW 4 McCLENAT HAN.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22
To These Goirgto Kansas City and Beyond

Please bear in mind that the Atchison.
Topeka a. Santa Fe railroad RUS an ele'
CANT chair ear from Wichita to Kansas City
without change. and that il is not neces-
sary TO go without your breakfast to take
the popular route.
Through tickets issued to all points at
lowest rates, and baggage checked to desfi-
nation in connection herewith.
III. Il. keller,
dSatf Agent. Union Depot.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

X. L. Cummings and II. {. Wolcott, the
Anthony men who are charged with selling
liquor without government license, bad
an examination before Commissioner Shear
man yesterday, but owing to its extreme
length il was continued until to-day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

N. T.. Jackson is ex pecting TO dispose of
his livery and sale business, on the corner
of Douglas and Topeka avenues, to Love a.
Thompson, of Topeka.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

The following figures will show the re-
ccipts and disbursements at the county
treasurer's Office up TO the hour Of closing
business yesterday: Receipts. S3,237.l4.
Disbursements 500.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-08-22

A car load of furniture was shipped TO
Valley Center yesterday by Moffett & Hart
zell. II was ordered by l.. &. Waller, pro-
prietor OF one OF the hotels of that place.