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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-18

De " s McRURNIE.

D
Formerly physician and surgeon TO the Louis
vile City and Marine hospital, and late health
officer Of Springfield, Illinois, has located al
No 10 Main street, opposite the postofice
Special attention paid to gynecology and cleo
tro-yapor, electro sponge and galyanic baths.
Office hours \ Ia IL :. ~. and to r. NJ, and nj
nigh, 0tJ-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-18

II. ". SMITH,
DESTIsr Eagle building, Douglas avenue
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-18

For stpte senator, 35rd District
JOHN REILLY, Of oedgwick.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-18

TERRY & DUMONT.
Architects and superintendent. Office In
Roys' block. Wichita, Kansas. Eft
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

There is barn upon the ALE
cheney mountains, SO built that the
rain which fails upon it separates In
such a manner that that which falls
on one side of the roof runs into q
little stream which flows into the
Snsquehanna. and thence into the
Chesapeake Bay, and en- into the
Atlantic ocean; that which falls on
the other side is carried into the AL
legheny river, thence into the Ohio,
and onward to the Gulf Of Mexico.
The point where the water divides
is very small. But how different
the course of these waters!
So it happens with people. A very
little thing changes the channel Of
their lives. Much depends upon the
kind of tempers we have. If we are
sour and ill.tempered no one will
love us. If we are kind and cheer
full we shall have friends wherever
we go. Much depends upon the way
in which we improve our schooldays.
Much depends upon the kind Of hab-
its we form. If we would have the
right kind Of a life we must watch
the little things. We must see how
one little thing affects another thing,
how one little act takes in many
others.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
A Thought.

When the day dawns, and we arise
to find the sky clear and the bright
hours all before us, how 10th we are
to lie down upon our pillow again.
There are so may things to do, such
pleasant things, some Of them; our
friends are coming, or we are going
to visit them; then there is walk
or drive or little feast in prospect
lit seems so pleasant to be awake.
But when the day has gone and the
night has come again, we are gener-
ally ready for it. We are, at best,
tired witt our frolic or our pleasure.
Ten to one, we are disappointed in
something; some little unpleasant in
cident has marred the brightest hour;
some skeleton has taken its seat at
The feast, or peeped out of secret
closet. It is so delightful to fling
off the finery it rejoiced us to put on;
to put out the light and lie down,
counting slumber.
So, though in the heydey of life,
we dread that long, quiet sleep, no
doubt those who live to be old hail
it as their best friend. The loves
and hopes of early life have ended in
disappointment; their dear ones have
left them alone; the life that at first
seemed SO sweet has changed TO bit
terness, and ali the sweetness is
with death. just as we YEARLY climb
the bed room stairs with our tired
feet, so we will climb life's last
steps. We have danced and toiled
alternately; we are as tired Of our
joys as of our sorrows, and we hail
repose eternal, as we hailed the re-
pose of the night when life was all
before us.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

It is never well to use big words
when small ones will express the
same meaning, A lady who was
making . call on some acquain-
lance observed that the furniture
had been changed ana remarked
to the lady; "You have been met
amorphosed, haven't youfv
ayes" said the other hesitating-
". "You mean calcimined, I
suppose; it looks much better
doesn't it," What caused your
little boys sickness 7" asked q
plain mother Of a mother whose
little boy was very i'll. He was
climbing a ladder" said the lady,
ssand lost his equilibrium @Poor
little fellow said the sympathet.
ic woman; lido buy him another !;
he'll be more careful next time ~
ibid You find the people indi-
gent?v asked a clergyman Of q
wealthy member OF his church
who had been calling on some
poor families 20, dear, MOI
answered the lady; "they were re-
spectacle, but as poor as poverty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

this side of the river IL he would
vote for b &c and wlaiskey. Still an.
other for tile sake az having it han~
tly, aud 50 dc could get It Oh every
square rs he went up street. But
the tlfth thought the place where he
worked would be the better II they
had keg occasionally.
There vas one who said he would
not vote for license, but he wouldn't
come out from among them, and was
consequently led astray And now,
where are theyy Whiskey always
whips, and u whipped them. On
exhuming one of their bodies not
long ago. twas so foul that the very
worms refused 70 devour it.
This Is history as handed down to
us, and We give II to you hoping its
publication may deter others from
doing likewise. No LICENSE.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
The New Jersey Jacket.

How dear to my heart is The new jersey
Jacket,
A well nodded figure was made 10
ado,n,
4 m sure, Is an elegant, close fitting
sacque, it
Lays over all garments ev have
worn.
Oh, my with delight tits driving me
crazy,
The feelings that thrill me no Ian.
guage may tell.
Just look as It's co or. Oh, amt it =
daisy?
The new jersey jacket that Cts me so
we'll
The close.htting jacket. the criufs on i.
hued jacket.
The new jersey jacket that fits mo so
well.
It clings to my shoulders 50 tightly
and neatly;
Its fair, rounded slopes show no
wrinkle or fold!
1t fits this plump figure Of mine SO COM
pletely
sifI'd been melted and poured in
its mold.
How fertile the mind that was moved
to devlne IL,
Such rhy thin peryades each depres-
sion and swell
The waist would entice strong arm
to entwine it,
The waist Of the jersey. that fits me 50
we'll
The crimson-hued jacket, the close.
fitting jersey,
The new jersey jacket that fits me 30
we'll.
OF course will wear it to parties and
dances,
And ger. tlemen there will my figure
admire,
The ladies will tt row at me envious
gIancss,
And that's just the It .te Of affairs /
desire;
For feminine envy and male admira-
ton
Proclaim that their objects consid,
cred Il belle.
Oh, thou art Of beauty the fair c,nsu-
nation,
Ny new jersey jacket that fits me 50
The black braided jacket, the close-
fitting jacket
The new jersey jacket that fits me 50
somercale Journal.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
The Right Man.

The other day on an Arkansa "
railway train, an important looking
gentleman took seat beside a quiet
man and began a conversation.
81 am going up to Little Rock, .
hu said, ito get a pardon for con-
victed thief. Pm not personally
acquainted with the governor but he
can't afford to refuse me.''
SIS the fellow guilty 2" asked the
man.
"Of course he is, but that makes
no difference. His friends have
agreed to give me Eve hundred dol
lars if get him out, and the Their
mometer is very low when 1 can't
put up a good talk. Where are you
traveling?"
"Going to Little Rock
"Do you live therep"
Eyes"
perhaps you might be OF some
service to me. What business are
you in ?"
"I'm the Governor. - Exchange.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

"The post-office in our village"
writes vermont lady, "was kept in
the bar-room of the tavern-a great
resort for loungers. An old chap,
more remarkable for his coarseness
ard in6delity than his good manners,
was sitting there one day, with lot
of boon companions. when the new
Methodist minister entered and ask
ed for his letters. Ned Swipes ask
ed, bluntly, Are you the Methodist
minister just come here to preach n
Il am pleasantly replied the minis
ter. WELL replied Swipes, will
you tell me how old the devil is r.
Keep your own family record re-
piled the preacher, and left the room
amidst the roars of the company"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

So work the honey-bees--
Creatures that BY rule III nature
teach
The art of order to peopled Kingdom.
They have king and officers OF sorts,
Where some, like magistrates, correct
at home.
Others, like merchants, venture trade
abroad.
Others, like soldiers, armed in their
stings,
make boot upon the mornings velvet
buds,
Which pillage they with merry march
bring home
10 the tent royal Of their emperor,
Who busy'd liz his tent, surveys
The singing mason building roofs Of
The civil citizens kneading up the
honey;
The poor mechanic porters crowding IN
Their heavy burdens at his narrow gate;
The sad-ey'd justice with his surly hum,
Delivering DER TO executors pale
The lazy, yawning drone,
Shakcspcdrc.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
Published by Request
A Little HistOry-The Fate
Of q License Council.
From the freeman:
WELLsBTRG, AYril 90, 1884.

From the Freeman:
WELLsBURG, AYril %, 1884
l have often had the pleasure Of
reading your paper, and have never,
as yet, seen any communication in
1t regarding the great Temperance
question from the county OF Brooke.
The ladies are organizing a Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union,
and have had one interesting meet
ing.
We have by the late election man
aged to havea whiskey and beer May
or and Council. l say we, because
of our indifference, and not giving
the attention we should TO this great
cause. Let me give you little his.
tory of Mayor and Council that
granted whiskey and beer license, we
will say in the long ago. The wo-
men rose up in rebellion and asked
these men not to grant license, but
they cared not for their petitions;
and after counseling together they
concluded that Notwithstanding the
woman's appeaD they would have
beer and whiskey in our midst.
Well, let me tell you how it Jared
with them. That Mayor and Coun-
Gil Gil with one exception) drunk
ards graves. Their wives had their
families to support by taking in
washing and doing anything else
that came to hand. 1t Is told OF the
Mayor that in time of great food,
that he was so drunk, that for lack
of care his cow was almost drowned.
Everywhere went the cry, "Poor
Muley will drown" but poor Muley
didn't drown, no thanks to her own
err, however.
The daughter Of one Of the coun-
cilmen married a drunkard, and
when lady called on her asking her
influence in favor Of not granting
license, her reply was, .'my husband
has just got through beating me,and
I will get my head knocked off il I
should sign the petition"
A neice Of the same councilman
refused on the sameyround and was
then supporting her drunken hus-
band by taking in washing.
Another OF this honorable body
thought it would keep his boys on
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
Caution to BatlAers.

The following advice is given by
the secretary of the Humane Society
"Avoid bathing within two hours
after a meal, or when exhausted by
fatigue or from any other cause.
Avoid bathing when the body is
cooling after perspiration; but battle
when it is warm. provided no
time is lost in getting into tho wa
ter. Avoid chilling the body by sit
ting or standing naked on the banks
or in boats, after having been in the
water. Avoid remaining too long
in the water, but leave 1T Immediate
ly upon the slightest feeling of chilli
ness. Avoid bathing altogether in
open air, if, after having been in the
water short time, there is a sense
of chilliness with numbness of the
hands and feet. The vigorous and
strong may battle early in the morn
ing on an empty stomach; but the
young and those who are weak had
better battle three hours after a meal;
the best time for such is from two to
three hours after breakfast. Those
who are subject to attacks OF giddi-
ness and faintness, and those who
suffer from palpitation or some other
sense of discomfort at the heart,
should not battle without first con-
sulting a medical adviser.''
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

only needs to be cleared IL trees and
seed planted To insure 4 crop, the
man who Is able to perform the re-
quisite amount Of hard work, even
in tolerable manner, will be able to
provide food and clothing for him.
self and family. But as the country
becomes older. and the soil less fer
lie, there is a call for more skill on
the part Of the cultivator. The de-
mand for the exercise of brain power
on the part Of the farmer increases
in proportion to the obstacles with
which he has to contend. Agricul-
ture is one or the most complex of
sciences, involving several subordi-
nate sciences. such as chemistry bot
any, zoology, geology, metallurgy,
entomology, etc. Even one skilled
inallthe subordinate sciences would
still find abundant exercise for all
his knowledge aud skill in the prac-
tical application of his knowledge in
the art of agriculture. The soil is q
vast labratory, in which various and
complex chemical transformations
are going on, subjected to the influ-
ences Of cultivation, Of fertilizers, of
changes of temperature, of varia-
lions in moisture and other agen.
cies. The extent Of knowledge need
ed by the farmer is limitless. Let
him know all that the space OF one
short lifetime will permit of his ac-
QuiriDg, and his knowledge is still
pitifully small. The exercise Of his
calling has need of the widest and
most varied attainments In order to
achieve the highest results. Ifthen,
the opportunities for the use Of
knowledge by the farmer are bound
less, lis it not important that he should
receive an education adapted to his
calling? Improvement in agricul-
ture advances exactly in proportion
to the Improvement in the eluca-
ton Of the farmers. Most of our
farmers have had to educate them
selves by experience, observation,
reading and study as they went
along. 1t would be a great advan-
tage to them to have at the start, at
least rudimentary acquaintance
with the fundamental principles of
the science and art Of agriculture.
Such an acquaintance would serve
as a foundation on which to build
substantial superstructure.
Agricultural colleges are doing
much in their way for the education
of small portion of the farmers.
Very few Of the latter can afford to
spend four years in an agricultural
college, and the education thus OBJ
tain would not always be found to
be just what they most needed to en-
able them to be successful farmers.
A large part Of the instruction given
is of dlsciplinarian rather than of a
practical kind. It is on this account
principally that farmers as a class
seem distrustful of agricultural col
leges. ~ 4
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
Education for the Farmer.
III Reynolds in n. Y. Sun.

The farmer, although possessing
only the meanest rudiments of edu-
cation, may, by hard work and the
exercise of natural shrewdness, wiring
from the soil la substantial livelihood.
A farm can be successfully managed
by muscle power, with very little
aid from brain power. In new coun-'
tries, where the soil is fertile and
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28

The BROOKLYN BRIDGE. After
about fourteen years hard labor the
great suspension bridge between
New York and Brooklyn has been
completed, and thus two large cities
connected in a manner which was
never dreamed Of in Revolutionary
times. It is indeed the browning
work Of the century, and can be clas-
sed among the wonders OF this coun-
try. The suspension bridges at
Niagara Falls and over the Ohio
river at Cincinnati, are merely foot
bridges In comparison with it. Its
dimensions, history and cost are
familiar to all readers OF the daily
papers, and do not need to be repeatd
here; but we do wish to speak OF
Peruna. the greatest discovery OF
this century. 1t is q medicine dis
covered by DIR. s. b. Hartman, OF
Pittsburgh, and prescribed by him
In thousands OF cases during thirty
years Of continuous practice. Ask
yeur druggist for the pamphlet en-
titled the Ellis of Life, !" which gives
full and complete directions for the
preservation Of the health. Try
Peruna, the great tonic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
HANOVER, O., +

IANOF EN-, ", It CUs 10. ICCf.
After having lung fever and pneu-
monia ! had dreadful cough and
could not sleep at night. The doc
tors told me / had consumption and
would die. have taken six bottles
Of Piso's Cure and my cough is en-
tirely gone and am as we'll as ever.
EMELINE FORD.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-06-28
THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

THE FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Make straight fences.
Grapes grow we'll on l,illsides.
Sweet corn, likes sandy, dry soil.
Do not let the boys shoot the
birds.
Usage orange should be pruned
three times during the summer.
Give the cows daily supply Of
salt and they will not NEEDLE with
old bones.
Put plaster on light lands. Use
phosphates for corn and potatoes on
heavy wet soils.
Keep the soil about young fruit
trees mellow and clean for two or
three feet on each side.
Cottonseed meal is excelle Mt for
cows and sheep, but should never be
given to pigs and horses.
Sulphur burned under a tree In
Tested with cucuIio will cause the
insects to drop instantly.
There is nothing more disturb ing
than dull tools. Keep your hoes
sharp.
An open barrel placed over rhu.
barb plants sometime develops long
growth and pale stems.
Rub the heads Of newly batched
chicks with lard and sulphur, just q
trjfle OF the latter.
Place corn cobs, dipped in coal tar,
among the cucumber vines to drive
away the striped bug.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-01

H. H. LEE enters to-day upon his twenty
fourth business year. Success, my boy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-01
ESTABLISHED IN 1862.
FINALLY SETTLED.
A Compromise Effected in the Johnson Case
and All Litigation Dismissed.

Yesterday a compromise was effected in the
now somewhat famous johnson case, by the pro
visions of which all pending litigation is dis
missed and a disposition made of the property in
question that is satisfactory to all concerned
Since the recent examination began it has been
evident that if the suits were prosecuted to the
end the costs would amount to more than the
value of the property and nothing would be
gained by either party further than the unenvia-
bic reputation of having kept an unseemly scan
dial before the public Involving the good
name of one who is dead and tending
TO hiring public condemnation upon those who
survive. AS has been already stated, Mr..
johnson has made several offers of compromise,
which were rejected and the agreement reached
yesterday was by mutual consent. Its provis-
ions as follows:
l. In the suit brought by DR.. Griffith against
Mr. johnson for $25 coo, for alleged money
loaned. house rent, etc. an absolute Judgment is
20 be rendered for the defendant
2. In the suit about the property, the deed
executed by DR.. Griffith and Mrs. Johnson to
DR.. Wakefield, in trust for Griffith Johnson is
to be cancelled as to DR.. Griffith and affirmed as
to Mrs. johnson. DR.. Griffiths property is to be
Fevested in him, just before. This action is
60 be taken in the court on the pure ground
of want of consideration and undue influence
exercised upon DR.. Griffith and his daughter,
considering their respective mental conditions
In this connection offer was made to Mr..
johnson regarding the payment of the mortgage,
which he declined, and in turn made much
more liberal proposition which was accepted.
1T is that he should pay off the So, 600 mortgage
towing to the Connecticut Insurance Company,
but that it should not be cancelled, but assigned
TO Dr. Griffith, Mr.. Johnson to pay him the in
terest on it--until his death-when the debt was
to abate This interest will materially contrib
ute to Dr. Grifiths support and when he dies it
is supposed that his interest in the property will
60 10 young Griffith Johnson.
This is the basis of the compromise, and after
st was agreed upon Major Gordon (Dr.
Griffiths attorney voluntarily offered to
amend the complaint in the suit, leaving out
every allegation of fraud, deceit, Or improper
practices against Captain johnson.
This will end the case and neither the reading
public nor the parties interested will be particu-
larly sorry for it. Mr. Johnson's health is much
broken down, as a result of the mental strain to
which he has been necessarily subjected, and DIR.
Grifiths condition is absolutely pitiful He
cries and laments for his daughter nearly all the
time, and is frequently violent in his grief,
throwing himself on the floor, and calling loud
ly for "Mariette." He is wreck, physically and
mentally
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-01
R0SALINDA'S EXPERIENCE.
The Adventures Of Sixty-Cent Doll Dur
ing the Holiday Season.

Rosalinda unburdened herself to a reporter:
''And this is New Years morning. Only one
week-goodness sakes alive, what time I've
had since Christmas morning! I really and
truly feel like giving the whole snap away
UGH That humbug Santa Claus. All my woes
come through that awful old fraud. You should
have seen me, sir, eight days ago-a pink
checked, blue-eyed, wax-faced flax haired,
'only-sixty-cents doll. Don't look at me now;
please don't. l caught a glimpse of myself in
the mirror this morning. That was before my
second leg was crushed under her papas rock
ing chair l was horrid fright. Eight days
ago | was a doll angel, reposing in stately mag
nificence at the toy shop. don't know how
long had been there, this new standard time
confuses me; but | was a giddy thing, discon-
tented with my easy, monotonous life, and longed
for change. Bless my eyes-that is, my remain
ing eye-didn't get it! From the morning I
woke up peeping over the top of plump little
stocking my legs-I mean my lmbs-up to their
knees in candies and things, at a bright little
girl, four or ive-year-old l should think, my
life has been a continual round of alarm and ac
cident. For the first half hour l really thought
| was in paradise, but now-what is the name of
that other place?
''She made so much of me, and 1 had never
been noticed before except in a cold, commercial
way. She discovered that l could cry, and until
the sheepsfzin that voiced my emotion gave way,
L LnlnK walled Tor an nOur at stretch. Her
next discovery that my countenance was better
than coal oil or tolu chewing gum, cost me an
ear and the greater portion of one cheek. A
fall into the CRATE from which I was extricated
by pair of tongs, took my hair and nose, be-
sides sadly burning my clothing A trip to din
ner introduced me to tureen full of soup. and
brief game of ''catchee-catchee" with Dash
that's the dog-tore off arm, and lost so
much sawdust that I despaired of my life.
''When was at my worst estate my young
To I11lTT
with soap and water. That finished me. Ny
beauty is now thing of the past-the entire
sixty cents worth. After all 1 have suffered, my
mistress doesn't love me. To-day 1 am neg
your eyes on. It's just too mean for anything
And here 1 am, out here in the coal-bin, having a
good cry all to myself. Will I receive today
What a ridiculous question. OF course not
boo-hoo-but for goodness sake don't say l told
vO1,