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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-06
MRS. WILKINS DUTY.
She Thought Belinda Would Like
. Change Of Meat.

She "always tried to do it." she
said. but like the kitchen work Of poor
housekcepcrs it was never done up.
Tim insisted that there was more than
belonged to one family. Aunt
'Lizabeth took in good deal for other
folks and once he slyly chalked q
sign upon the front door: .'Duty Done
here" But then Tim had arrived at
that peculiar age when boy has no
rights and Is needed to run crrands,
and it Is probable that duty-his aunt's
not his own -interfered with his COM
fort even more than that Of older pco-
pie.
In truth. Mrs. wilkins duty was not
= convcn cnt article 10 have about tho
house. 1t was busting. aggressive
affair." always springing up unexpected
~, like one Of the dogs so unaccount-
ably pcttcd in some households for
Their sole virtue OF being always ia the
way. Moving forward. one runs
against the creature and Il growls;
moving backward. one steps upon its
tai and 1t snarls. II lies upon the
back piazza to be carefully stepped over
IN the daytime and disastrously Stun
hled over at night. and haunts the
'front.' steps to bark at every visitor
coming in, and to howl after eycrv
member Of the family going out.
Mrs. wilkins kept no dog, but her
duty shifted an opportunity and
bounced out q its hiding place when
there came timid little knock at the
dlnng-room In the early morning, and
and its answering revealed a small.
gu etfaccd, brown.robcd figure face
and dress both past the freshness Of
theif youth carrying basxct
food morning, Mrs. Wilkin."
Tome IMP" questioned Mrs. Wilkin,
with only half an invitation in her voice.
!, The acceptance was only half one
likewise
Inc Little brown woman stepped in,
certainly. and poised herself on the
outer edge Of chair nearest the door.
~ called to see IL you didn't want to
buy some knitted articles. or 10 engage
work Of that sort" she began. in dep
recating voice.
well, l don't" intcrposed Mrs.
work myself"
II didn't know Many ladies haven't
time, and | am glad to do It."
II suppose 50. but consider IL my
duty to do all can myself and set other
solks the example, whether they follow
Y Or not" said Mrs. Wilxin. with
slight gesture, like cmptying her hands
q responsibility. If was going to
give out work at all. Il would be some
nard jobs that would DO help to get
rld 81, not the pick and choice, little.
easy things that / call rest and not
work but then, amt 50 particular rs
some, aud 30 do all kinds myself"
faint flush crossed the visitors thin
,acc She was not quite sure that she
mad been called indolcnt and advised to
~ 70 work and earn On honest living;
'he words only had an uncomfortable
sound; so the lips kept their timid. gem
sc smile, though they trcmblcd little
enc held first one hand. in its thin cot
ION glove, and then the other. to the
ure moved uneasily, glanced down at
eor feet with . dim thought that II they
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-06
4 GREEN DELEGATE.



and Reforms.
Several days ago dealer in oysters
IL this city received . call from an indi.
vidual who announced that he had been
appointed delegate to come in from
village about fifteen miles away and see
about getting oysters for church fes-
tival.
..How many cans would you want?"
asked the dealer.
well. you may give me figures on
twenty cans
The lowest price was given him and
he took his leave, but in about fifteen
minutes he came back and said
1--we been thinking it all over. We
shall have at least two hundred people
to feed, and you'd better give me figures
on forty cans"
A price was made. and after doing
some figuring on his own account he
observed:
Come to figure upon the crowd
think we can count on at least three
hundred. Nobody out our way has had
any oysters yet. and everybody will ex-
pect to fill right up to the brim. Let's
figure on sixty cans"
A price was made on this number. and
he started for home. promising to send
in an order within three or four days.
The order was received yesterday. II
read
II never had nothing to do with :
church festival before. and so. of course,
l was liable 10 make mistake. In
closed find money to pay for two cans,
which are to be sent BY the stage driver.
One Of the cans is for me. and the other
for The festival. No more at present
goodbye. Detroit Free Press.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-06

-Parlor croquet has been succeeded
by baseball at cards in the library. and
we may expect to hear Of Cricket on
the Hearth" - Pittsburgh Telegraph.
-..vile der poys is lookin' at dis
Rowmelyah pisness ! moost scoop some
more ilants somsveres." remarked Bis
marck. as he sent for his atlas and
geography Pittsburgh Chronicle.
A Pennsylvania man who had been
taking medicine five years to arrest
softening Of the brain, was taken in
last week by lightning rod man. Ho
has about concluded that his case il
hopeless. Chicago Ledger.
Two ways Of looking at It: Artist
(pointing to stranded boat)-"Beauti-
full effect. with that old boat in the fore
ground" Ole Salt-"Yes; she's just
in good position to give her fresh
coat OF paint--N Y. Mail
-Fanny-.'Isn't II too bad that Clara
Dean il so ugly! It's owing to those
horrid freckles" Julia 81 don't OBJ
ject to freckles." 20. you don't?"
.sNo. Not when they are on some
other girls face. "-Fhilade'phia Cal.
Thunder exclaimed . stock
broker on board . yacht in the lower
bay yesterday afternoon. where is the
Capfain?r Here ! am" said chat
gentleman. well. say. Captain. !
forgot to leave very important mes
sage for nv partner. Have you got Z
telephone on boardP'-M Y. Times.
Prof. Bickmore rises to inquire:
How does . Nv hy?" Well. professor.
IL you parted your hair with towel
you'd know. 1t flies in circle. and
always manages to get back to the old
stand on . bald-headed mans bump OF
reverence in Just one-eigth Of minute
after it has been requested TO vacate the
premises. There. sit down.-Houstop
Caller.
Her reply
We were standing alone IN the moonlight
Looking out on the siivery sea,
And eloquent grew as urged her
To give up her sweet sell 70 me.
Then she rested her head on q , shoulder.
Every pulse OF mine thrilled 1t her touch.
BV made hot blood as Sos
Twill you have . piece Of the pia
Mr.. Goodman" asked Bobby's mother
Of the minister. Thanks; no." he TO-
piled. win you. Bobbyr' she in
quired. "N-no. I guess not" said
Bobby, rather hcsitatingly. The min-
lister looked It Bobby in surprise. II
thought all little boys were fond Of
pie.T be said. They are" replied
Bobby. Il could eat that whole pie;
but ma said Il you didn't take any
mustn't, and she'd save Il for to-mors
row."-N " Times.
Lou d . wee lassie Of four sum.
mers. with : quaint use Of English.
The intermittent footing Of a locomotive
caused her to clap her chubby hands 10
her ears with q funny little frown ex-
prcssivc Of disgutt ''What il the mat
ter, LouP" her mother asked. 20. I'm
fastening out that crooked noise" Tho
other day she was asked whether she
would rather 60 boat-riding 20 the
island or spend the afternoon with
grandmamma. II want 70 70 70 both
where's" was The prompt reply
HGrpsr's Bazaar.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-06

For an American to marry in Mexico
70 . somewhat serious business. He
must be three times married. twice in
Spanish and once in English. beside
having . public notice Of his intention
Of marriage placed on . bulletin board
for twenty days before the ceremony.
This Is the law The public notice can
be gotten around by the payment Of .
sum Of money. but . residence Of ore
month il necessary. The three cere-
monies are the contract Of marriage.
the civil marriage only marriage
recognized by law since lS5s-and the
usual but not obligatory church service.
The first two must take place before 4
Judge. and in the presence OF at least
four witnesses and the American Con-
sui. The civil marriage Is the legal
form Of marriage. These ceremonies
are necessarily in Spanish. Most we'd
dings ere confirmed by church ser
vice. ~ Chicago Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-06

licenses Of rock crystal taken from
the ruins Of Nineveh, said member
at the meeting Of the microscopes. in
Cleveland, o., the other day. suggest
that microscopes may have been used
in those days. No one knows indeed.
who did invent the magnifying glass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-06

A Huntingdon Spiritualist states
that his twclve-ycar-old daughter,
though ignorant of the German Ian.
guagc, recently spoke fluently in that
tongue while being possessed with the
spirit Of German. 49, Pittsburgh Post
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
GLAD ITS ALL OVER

Nobody is so happy when an election is
over as an editor of recognized organ. not
even the successful candidates themselves.
Whatever the result, the closing Of the polls
is the signal Of a burthen lifted. OF strain
relaxed, of an anxiety gone. For weeks pre-
vious to the day thousand influences and
interests, many of them unsupported BY the
general public, are brought to bear upon
such paper, and the editor like an over
driven beast, is spurred and whacked. criti-
cised aud derided, and all the while expected
to keep the road and the traces stretched.
He may have really less personal interest in
the result than the particular friend Of the
lowest candidate in the deld. If it is a de-
feat it is attributed TO him, if success it is
due to somebody else. While Others sleep
ne is expected 10 remain awake and think.
The candidates themselves will move along
unconcerned. relying upon the idea that
met and exposed by the editor of the party
paper. Citizens whose every and closest in
terests are involved in the result of q local
election, will ignore the fact Of weak
ticket, and even the methods by which its
nomination was secured, and then curse the
leading paper Of their party for having per-
mitted defeat, or for having said injudicious
things. So We are glad that there are no
more elections to occur for the next six
months, although at this writing We have
but the remo.est notion of the result Of the
ballots now being counted in the various
wards of this city. The average man may
talk of untrammeled manhood, Of independ-
en- journalism and all that, and declare that
it makes little difference which WY an cleo
ton goes, but such talk is base counterfeit,
and contemptbly cheap. But for the vigi-
lance of individuals upon both sides, and the
conserving counciling and directing of
forces, the entire political machinery of gov
eminent, nationally as well as locally. would
be resolved into rings and combinations of
selfish interests. Therefore, while the polit-
ical writer's lot may be hard and unenvia
bic one, it Is as necessary as its victim is
sure-as the sacrifice is certain.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
EASTER PARTY,

The ladies M. T." society gave an Easter
party on Monday night at the home of the
Misses McVicker, North Topeka avenue.
The arrangements were original and uni
que. and proved a splendid success. The
ladies went to the house BY themselves and
the gentlemen did the same. Eggs were
bronzed OF covered with gold leaf, then they
were pierced lengthwise and different color
ed ribbons were inserted and Hastily arrang-
ed upon them as an adornment. Each egg
had written upon it the name of one of the
ladies of the society and each gentleman as
he drew one of these pretty little souvenirs,
entertained during the evening and escorted
home the lady whose name he had pluckcd
from the grab-bag.
This created degree of uncertainty and
speculation tina: was a relief from tie regu-
lar order of things aud was much enjoyed.
The amusements Of the evening consisted
Of music, card playing and dancingin which
all INDUCED to their hearts content and the
M. It's" had placed another brilliant event
to their credit.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
A NORTHER.

A trip over the northern part Of the city
shows vast amount OF building and i'm
provement in that quarter. On every street
there are new houses, fences, porches, etc.
being erected, and in very many places
along the full length of the thoroughfares
there is painting, shingling and promiscuous
improvements being done. The greatest
amount of this kind of work is noticeable
in the nsighborhood of the union depot, and
from that point for half mile north, north
east and northwest. This amounts to a
village by itself, and shows large growth
since the building season began.
The northern and southern sections of the
city are engaged in hot contest for the
building supremacy, and the battle is being
waged furious and close. Both afford splen-
did locations for homes, and he who pays his
money can take his choice, and all may be
happy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

There was avery large audience =, TIE
Academy OF Music last night 20 witness
The World" as J. Z. Little presents it.
Mr.. Little is called sensational actor on the
programme and eminently Is entitled 10 the
name. As Harry Ellison, a living and self
sacrificing brother, he did himself credit
Miss Jennie jackson IS Rose Ellison Is de-
serving of special mention, while the re-
mainder Of the company performed their
several parts very well indeed. The spec
tacular features of the play are exceedingly
strong, the raft scene being particularly
well put on. In the fifth act moonlight
panorama, in which is seen the effec, Of the
queen of nigh. upon tho water. is give.
with good resul.s--Cievsland Leader.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The melo-drama entitled "Power of Mon
ey," and produced with very liberal dis
play OF fine scenery, was given last night
before an audience that filed the theatre to
the doors. The story deals with American
life, and therefore allows the scenic artist
much opportunity to use his brush with
effect. The story is of virtue triumphant
and vice over-riden. The beautiful heroine
suffers much before the final curtain falls, and
she is happy. Mr.. Frederick Book, who plays
the dual role of the Brothers Foraythe, is
an actor Of much merit. lie was most
warmly received, and his quick changes
from one brother TO the other in the first
and also in the fifth act were remarkable.
Miss Jessaline Rogers, as Jeanne Woise-
ley, WIS excellent, and Miss Fannie Davis,
as Artemesia Jolland, with several song,
was a feature. Miss Jennie Jackson, who
played Mater Willie Wordsley. deserves
mention. The cast is large one, and for
the most port good. The inundation scene
and the Horseshoe Bend were scenes Of
much merit, while the Mammoth Cave was
very pretty. 1t Is worth q visit.-Balii-
more American.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
PERSONAL.

County Surveyor j. W. Bear is attending
the grand commandery of the Knights Of
Honor at Topeka.
H. W. Alden has gone on n business
trip to Chicago. Upon his return
he will be located in the jewelry business a,
Winfield.
Among the arrivals at the Occidental
yesterday were c. f. Miller and II. l.
Strohm, Kingman. s. S. Street, Anthony;
Capt. Richley, Eikhart, Ind; T. Rouds,
Denver, COL N. 5. French, Cleveland, o.;
J. W. Hamilton, Wellington; Geo. X. Saw
age, Mulvane; ]. W. Kerr, Augusta; y. Z.
Kingsbury, Fl. Scott; f. b. Williams, Par
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
STEINwAY HALL.

The above establishment has recently
MADE many changes and will continue SC
until they hsve one Of the finest music
stores in the west. Wichita should fee
proud Of such an enterprise, for trip there
will convince any person tina; a better Sc
detected stock Of piano: and organs can't be
found anywhere in the state, while their
warerooms are adorned with such goods as
Ste;nway pianos and Mason & Hsmlin or
gans. especially the psrlos grand S;einway
1t is well worth trip there to see this par
ticular instrument. Success attend Mr.. Ar
mold x CO.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The wind blew II strong gale all over town
yesterday but West Wichita appears to have
the worst Of it. The gale struck the lumber
sheds of the Milwaukee Planning Mill com
panv and sent them galley west, blowing the
sheds completely down and dwelling lumber
piles TO the ground.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Al meeting of the stockholders of the
Clearwater Town company, the following
officers were elected: J. II. Pumpelly, presi-
dent; J. NJ. Tracy, vicc-prcsident; G. Goran,
secretary; Wm. Ross, treasurer. The above
persons, along with II. o. Lee and John W,
Byers. wore elected directors.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

1t is reported that Mr.. l.. RIGHT was taken
in rather badly lately by renting some of
his rooms up stairs to parties he did not
know, and that now having paid a months
rent they refuse to 90. People should be
very cautious to make inquiries concerning
the character Of their tenate.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

s. Goldstein, of the Famous clothing
house, leaves this morning for a purchasing
trip to the eastern cities. This is the second
time this spring that Mr.. Goldstein has had
to replenish his stock, which would indicate
a most furnishing business.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Smoke Marker" five cent cigar. Best in
the world. Every cigar stamped Marker"
in bronze letters. With order for 500
Marker cigars one elegant boudoir pho
tograph CT Maud Branscombe will be fur
nished gratis This is the most attractive
showcase advertisement ever offered and
sells lots of goods. Retailed everywhere in
Wichita. and wholesaled by b. COIN, 127
W. Douglas avenue. d25Itf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Lots ofamuscment was occssioncl yester-
day afternoon by a young man riding a
bucking horse down Main street and by
the Second ward poll- q! how that horse
did buck; but The rider was n match for him
and refused to b. unhorsed. At length he
got the best of the unruly beast and tanned
him 40 that he cooled down asd was soon
as docile as a lamb.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
CITY ELECTION.

A large vote was polled. Owing to the
extensive scratching, the count has been
slow. At this writing-1 a. m.-the indica-
tons are that Ben. Aldrich is elected by over
200 majority. Probably the entire mug
wump ticket is elected.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The state board Of railroad assessors pass
ed through this city yesterday morning 20,
ing out to kingman. returning in the even
ing - going south TO the line of the Indian
Territory
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
Smoke Marker five cent cigar. B,

Smoke Marker" five cent cigar. Best in
the world. Every cigar stamped Marker"
in bronze letters. With order for 500
Marker" cigars one elegant Boudoir pho
tograph Of Maude Branscombe will be fur
nished gratis. This is the most attractive show
case advertisement ever offered and sells
lots of goods. Retailed everywhere in
Wichita, and wholesaled by b. COIN, 121
W. Douglas avenue d251tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The following gentlemen were elected At
the parish meeting to serve As officers for the
ensuing year Of ST. Johns Episcopal church:
c. =. Walker, f. 9. Magil, wardens; VIM.
lines, treasurer: Geo. Z. Spaiton, John Ex-
ton, Martin Heller, Edward Vail, II. 4.
Bliss. Wm. lines. w VI. Bond, vcstry
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Mrs. s., did you ever see that lovely
soda fountain at the Nickle Plate restaurant,
No. what is it like o, lis lovely, and such
soda water, so pure and cool and splendid.
and we'll have such a nice time
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

j. 7. Holmes team ran away from East
Douglas avenue yesterday morning. They
came tearing across the Santa Fe track.
making the dust ny and spreading the seat
and cushions upon the ground. They man
aged to steer along the avenue until they
came opposite the horse and mule market.
where they were stopped. Scarcely any
damage was done.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
SPECIAL NOTIFIES
Attention Ladies

have 700 choice Gadiolus Bulbs for sale
at >! cents each. The wholesale price east
is 81. c. f. Martin, III Douglas avenue.
d216-4.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Mrs. james J. Robson lost somewhere
dence a gold earring set with turquois for
the return Of which liberal reward viii be
daid by Robson Bros
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08
Choice Bargains.

Choice Bargains.
Lot As, block l.; price Sl35.00.
Lots al and li3, block 4; price, $1,000
Lots los and los, block 3; price, $4,000.
All in Phillips & Orme's addition 10 WIch-
ita.
Also lots 5 and Z, Main street. Fitzgerald 5
addition to Wichita; price, $4,000.
These lots are the best bargains TO be
found in Wichita, and must be sold
d276-tf FRIEND. MCBEE * Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

G. ". smith, the well-known tonsorial
artist of Douglas avenue. has Just finished
papering, painting and reftting his shop
and is now prepared TO do his customers up
in excellent STYLE.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

L.ppins Co. are fitting up one side of
Hecht's old jewelry stand on Douglas ave
nue. for drug store. d. & VI. We'll occupy
the other side with stock of iewelrv.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The stone masons are putting in their best
ticks on the foundation of NJ. W. LEWIS
residence, corner of Topeka avenue and
First street.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Col. Perry left the city last evening for
| Clark county, where he will enclose his two
large tracts Of land with wire fence. He
will also do some prospecting in that coun-
try and will be absent for some time.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Mrs. f. II. and Miss Belle Nowlin from
Princeton, Iowa, are in the city visiting with
c. c. Nowlin, of this place
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

Mrs. J. F.. Caldwell, of Emporia, came
down yesterday to attend wedding which
is TO take place this morning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

For sale at bargain by Post, the pawn
broker. Horse S years old this spring, is
sound. and trots mile inside of four min
utss. Harness and phaeton new. d2s6tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The officers Of the Wichita Steam Laun-
dry company, recently elected. are: W. NJ
Swentzell, president; VIII Robson, secre'
tary and treasurer. Mr.. Garst, superintend.
ent and manager.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-04-08

The team belonging to the Wichita OIL
company took dash around the block yes
terday. The wagon was overturned and
the dashboard paralyzed, which was the ex-
tent of the damage.