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Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

church, an immense box of pure white
lilies, fragrant and perfect in immacu-
late beauty, and Eva Dale, the rector's s
pretty daughter, had just entered with
the wreath of floral treasures, and the
energetic crowd of young workers were
rapturous over them, and wondering
who could have been SO generous.
"Just the offering for the commem-
oration of the birth of our blessed
Saviour said therefor, Mr.. Dale, and
various appreciative expressions were
given vent to, but there was one among
them silent and absorbed-Edith
Claire, the beauty of the village, and
once the gayest and reigning belle of
all. Attached to the box containing
the lilies was a card bearing the ad-
dress, and the chirography was one
indelibly impressed on the memory of
Edith Claire, for it was that of one to
whom she had once given the purest,
best love of her heart. and she at once
recognized it, although there was an
attempt at disguise. Sometime since
she had put him away from her for
ever, so she thought, but the teil-tale
blush mounted to cheek and brow, O.
little voice whispered away down in
her heart that there was still q sacred
note within it's bounds for Harry VOL
colt.
"Do come, Edith, and see theselove-
ly lilies," said Eva Dale-for Edith was
apart from the crowd twining the
chancel rail with the glistening leaves
of the holly. ''They are for the
fount, and it falls to you, my dear,
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

standing alone dumbfounded, his face
flushed with emotion, and wondering
if this could be Edith Claire, his
Edith, always so calm, so amiable, so
lovely. eff she had only listened to me
all would have been well, and I wish I
had never known Miss Wynne, for sheis
to blame for it all, though I should
never say so to Edith. I cannot give
my darling up in this way, she whom
have always loved better than my
life. I shall try once more, and if she
says me nay will leave old Ken1ock,
for | could never bear to be near her
and yet so far apart" Thus he solilo-
quized, his head bare, and his hand on
his brow, while Edith was feigning the
gayest of the gay dancing and coquet-
ting, something wholly foreign to
her noble nature, until to-day, her
pride was piqued, and she scorned to
show it. 1t all game about at pic
land Harry Wolcott was by Edith's
side, assiduous as usual in his atten-
tions, for they had been lovers for
years, and their relations were gener-
ally understood, and all had gone
smoothly until this day of days when
there appeared upon the scene beau
tiful girl from the city-a Miss Wynne,
who, meeting Harry Wolcott, who was
handsome, wealthy, and every bit a
gentleman, laid siege to him in fas-
cinating manner, winning smiles and
all the other artiices known to her.
He had solicited dance, whereupon
she petulantly refused, and proposeda a
stroll to the lake near by. Harry gal
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

too holy for expression, the old man
looked again at his ruined house.
But the others eyes were brimming
with tears, and he did not trust him.
self to speak for many minutes.
But the homely phrase "cannot be
made over" conveyed to my mind an
other and a deeper meaning.
A new year is at hand. Twelve is
about to strike. Build well, nextyear,
and in all years, for life and it's asso-
Citations and influences "cannot be
made over" To say at the end of an
unwise life, eff I could but live my
time again, would do differently" is
but empty breath-livenow, and when
comes to you the judgment day of
final years, you will not find your
service for God and others an expe,
rience that you wish "to be made
over"
Think truly, and thy thoughts
Shall the world famine feed;
Speak truly, and each word of thine
Shall be faithful seed:
Live truly, and thy life shall be
great and noble Creed"
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

ger, but it will never be my home
again." and he paused, gazing sadly
about him.
"Thar are some things you can't
make as they was. When the high
water come my wife was in bed with a
fever, and the water come and come,
and all the time l thought it couldn't t
come any higher; but the fust thing /
knowed, it was clear in the house.
Then l had to move her, and what
with the fright and the cold and all,
she was no sooner under a roof on
high ground than she died-my old
wife, stranger.
Eyes, she died; died fore Bill-Bill
was our boy-come back. He was a
good boy to his mother and me, but l
didn't understand him, and he went
Off. Yes, he went off, to make his
own way in the world.
"But his mother said he would soon
come back, and she used to pray the
Lord to watch him. She said he
would surely come back, and she used
to keep his room and his things just
as he left 'em. His mother, stranger,
always fixed that room every day all
ready for him, and if he had come
back, everything would have been as
he remembered it.
"That room to us, to his mother
and me, was wuth more than all the
world; but the high water came, and |
didn't get a chance to save a thing.
All his little boyiah things were wash
ed away; the wallis IS cracked, and when
he comes back there will be nothing
left to tell him of home-no mother,
none of his old things and nothing to
show the love of the years that we've
waited for him. Stranger, thar are
some things you can't make over agin
as good as new"
With dreary shake of the head that
told of a sorrow too deep for tears,
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22
CHRISTMAS AT KENLOCK.

St. Andrews, vine-clad and nesting
in the prettiest of church yards, SEN
tineled by giant forest trees, was re-
ceiving it's annual holiday attire Of
evergreens and holly, with its bright
red berries in pleasant relief, for the
good people of st. Andrews congrega-
ton could not indulge in the more
costly and luxuriant hot-house flow
ers. However, good angel OF mercy
in the shape of friend had sent to
the rector, for the decoration of the
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22
BENNIE,S CHRISTMAS SURPRISE.

Three Christmas days had shower'd thei
gifts
On curly headed Bennie:
But then he was so very wee,
He scarce remembered any.
Tomorrow morn the fourth would come
With Christmas wreaths OF holly,
And Ginning bells, and Christmas trees,
And Santa Claus SO Jolly.
His heart was full, his deep blue eyes
With joyous wonder beaming;
When mother said the time had come
For Bennie to go dreaming.
Before she heard his evening prayer,
She told the 'old, old story
OF the bright star, the shepherd throng,
The angels, and the glory.
OF how the wise men sought and found
The baby in the manger;
And gave their rich and pretty gifts
Unto the Holy Stranger.
Then Bennie clasped his little hands
In prayer, and said, Now may be
Instead of sending Santa Claus,
Dear God would send baby"
On Christmas morn the little feet
Went pattering off to mother;
And there beside her, on the bed,
Lay-Bennie's little brother
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

ly revered, was an unwilling listener
to a conversation near by.
"Have you noticed Harry Wolcott
to-day, he has been all devotion to
that Miss Wynne, and there is no COM
parison between Edith and her. She
is born coquette can see, and will
only encourage him to discard him
at her pleasure" said Mary Grey,
somewhat given to gossip. "And,"
returned her companion, "I'm afraid
he will be silly enough to be duped by
her, as Harry was always susceptible,
you know"
Edith could hear no more, and NOV
ed away, conflicting emotions warm
ing within her breast.
"To think that Harry, of all men,
my ideal, my love, should subject me
to such humiliating gossip, even if he
be innocent, and himself to such with
ering criticism is more than I can
bear, and I shall not even listen to
him when he comes to Vindicate him.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

"Ye have the poor always with
you," said the Master, and the Christ
mas day is yet far offwhen to feed the
hungry and clothethe naked will cease
to be g. possible outlet for human SYM
pathy. And evenshort of absolute pri-
walton, there is much sorrow and pain
in the world which most of us can do
something to tighten, and which, at
this season, at least, there is q general
disposition to try to assuage.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

self," and tears filled her pretty brown
eyes, but she speedily dashed them
away and joined in the gay throng,
the admired of all.
Thus they parted, and he, after re-
newed efforts for a reconciliation be-
ing denied, had left Kenl ock, and gone
to the neighboring city OF B.
Christmas morning dawned clear
and beautiful, and St. Andrews was
filled to it's utmost. "Glory to God
on high, and on earth peace, good will
to men" had been chanted, and Edith
had risen to sing her solo, Schubert's
cave Maria" As the first clear notes
of the interlude from the organ pealed
forth, she timidly ventured to scan
the faces nearest to he1, and looked
straight into the eyes of Harry VOL
cott, in his old accustomed placein his
fathers pew. She became nervous,
but her voice rose sweet and birdlike
through the old church, and when she
had sung the last cave Maria,"
hush of admiration stole over the
throng gathered within its wall, more
expressive than outward demonstra.
tion ever given vent to.
Services over and a general greeting
exchanged by all, and Edith fingered
in the choir stall until she was alone,
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22
"CANNOT BE MADE OVER"
A New Years Thought.

"Your house was pretty badly used
up," remarked a visitor to the flooded
district in Cincinnati to an old man
who was sitting on the broken steps
of O. frame cottage, that was twisted
out of all shape.
eyes, "hereplied. '"Thar ain t much
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

gathered prayer and hymn book, and
turned to leave, when she saw man.
ly form, too familiar to mistake, and
q voice very near saying in the old
winning tones: "Oh, Edith, my love,
could not bear it longer, haveco
back to ask you once more to hear
me in self justification, and your dear,
true heart cannot deny me. May l
accompany youhome? May l beyour
escort as of yore, and may l add for
all time? Tell me, darling, I have suf-
fered so long" And she looked into
his eyes, beaming and bright with an
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

lantly assented, but mentioned hewas
afraid their jaunt would benecessarily
g. short one, as he must meet other
engagements. OF fcourse as, fate will
ed, he was late to fill his next dance
with Edith, while she was in the mean
time not only offended and hurt at
such treatment from one she so high
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

stranger" said the old man, in O.
husky voice, "thar are some things in
this var world that you can't make
over again. This was my house, and
so it is yet; this was my home, sUran-
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22
A NEW YEARS CALL.

expression not to be mistaken, and
said confusedly, the sexton will shut
us up, Harry, if we do not hasten
out" So they wended their way as
of yore, side by side from the little
church, and the old, old story was
never more sweetly whispered than
on that day at old Kenlock.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22

left OF the old house. The high water
done a heap of mischief"
"But you'll soon make things over
again, as good as new," continued the
\ first speaker.
Morris tribune., 1886-12-22
A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

What shall | wish thee?
Treasures OF earth?
Songs in the Springtime?
Pleasures and mirth?
Flowers on thy pathway.
Skies ever clear?
Would this insure thee
A happy New Year?
What shall | wish thee?
What can be found
Bringing the sunshine
All the year round?
Where is the treasure,
Lasting and dear,
That shall insure thee
A happy New Year?
Faith that increaseth,
Walking in light;
Hope that aboundeth,
Happy and bright;
Love that is perfect,
Casting out fear;
These will insure thee
A happy New Year.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

As will be seen by q special dispatch from
our regular correspondent at Kingman,
there was destructive fire in that city Sat-
urday night or early yesterday morning.
The following is an account by one of the
railroad men:
The extensive agricultural warehouse of
the Babcock Hardware Co. was totally de-
stroyed by fire Saturday night. The build
ing was full of plows, harvesters and other
agricultural implements all of which were
destroyed, as well as three freight box cars,
which, on account of their proximity to the
burning building could not be moved. Two
of the cars were empty, but one contained
a small lot of household goods ready for
shipment east, among which were the bones
Of the mastodon lately unesrthed near that
city. The fire was undoubtedly of incen-
diary origin. Those who first discovered it
say . strong smell of coal oil was noticeable
and that the flames spread with extraordi-
nary rapidity.
The railroad crews worked nobly to rave
the cars. but their engines were "banked"
up over Sunday in the round house. and it
would have taken an hour to get them
steamed up roady for moving, therefore all
the car moving had to be done by hand.
The siding being filed up with cars and
they having to be moved ont one By one.
the work Was slow, and another man, say
tho bystanders refused to helm move the
cars, which is attributable to some little feel
ing against the company running back to
Ia n f.i,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
QUARTERLY MEETING OF The Y
~. c. a.

The quarterly meeting Of the Wichita 7.
NJ. c. A. met in Association hall last oven
ing. Notwithstanding the inclemency Of the
weather, the rooms were filed 70 overflow
lug. The number of ladies present was q
fair index of the interest they are taking in
the work, and it is the best assurance that
could be given of its success.
The meeting WAS opened BY devotional
exercises, led by Rev. J. ID. Hewitt.
The board Of directon reported the nsn,ea
of seventy-one persons who were elected
members OF the association. The total At
tendance ut the rooms fvf the past three
months aggregates 3.097 visits; average daily
attendance. thirty-thre-; highest daily At
tendance, ITO; lowest, IL.
Charles Lawrence, from the Committee on
finance reportei, "Uncollrct.d subscriptions
amount to S4O6.25. TIL. will bs collected
as it becomes due, and according 10 our e..
innate will be sufficient Including cash on
hand) to pay sll our expenses up TO October
l, the end of our association year. Our bill
are all paid up to date, and our financial
basis sound"
The ladies' auxiliary committee reported
tbst they were fully Organized for work. but
owing to the cramped condition Of the
present rooms had been unable to demon.
strate the interest they really felt in the
work, but the young men might look fol
something attractive soon and feel at liberty
to call on the committee when in need Of
their services.
Among the more pleasing features of The
evening were q piano duet by Mn. Winch
and Miss Manuel. and vocal solo by Mr..
Ii. Imboden.
They wound up in . blaze Of social
Measure
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
FOR WHOLESALE

The question Of suitable store room TO &C.
comodste our growing Wholesale trade u
one of vital Importance 70 Wichita, and
should be taken into consideration BY those
who intend building. This class Of business
rooms will be in constant demand, and II
rented at a fair return for the investment,
will encourage our growing Wholesale trade
and also be the means Of aiding il substan-
TALLY. II would be well aleo to locate .
center for this class of trade and erect build
ings in that locality, large enough for this
purpose. Care should be taken in this 10
spect, Is generally speaking. twice - much
room is required by the Wholesale dealer -
i. needed by the retail merchant They
need not be expensive structures. - the
costly inside finish required in other build
ings will not be necessary. A frontage Of
SO feet BY $50 deep. with heavy joists and
iron pillars in the ceater. 10 about he do
and kind needed TO sccomodass This chs Of
trade.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
HORSE AND CARRIAGE STOLEN.

A thief last Saturday night had IN easy
walk, or rather q ride over.
About o'clock in the evening Mr.. J. w.
Arthur hitched his horse and buggy ct the
corner of Lawrence and Douglas avenues
and on returning two hours later found thai
both had skipped. He did not even sus'
picion that anyone had stolen it but thought
that some of his acquaintances were taking
ride Yesterday BY noon however, he
was prepared to believe that be had been
done up completely on The matter and be.
gan to make An investigation. The author
tiles we're informed and have the matter In
hand Dispatches were sent 70 different
points, and be is doing everything in BIZ
power to make the way Of the tranfgresso'
hard. No encouraging information has ye'
been received and the task Of arresting the
parties seems rather difficult one when The
time of commencing the search d taken int
consideration. Three parties were. however
noticed in the city Saturday BY the pelics
whose actions were Of suspicious nature
and it has been observed that they disap
peared SATURDAY. night. Thi 20 Tar, b ths
only clue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
W,enlfA tssas eLvs.

Some o. the gentlemen connected with tbs
tfess Of this city held meeting lat evening
and organized ptees club Of which We are
furnished the following list of names - off.
Gers: John Hoenscheidt, Of the Herold.
president; r. P. Murdoch. FIRST vice-presi-
dent; Lon Holding, second vice-president;
Silas Robinson, Secretary: R Comfy, cor
responding secretary; Frank B. Smith, treas.
uref.
The object of the association as enuncis-
ted in the constitution is TO advance and
maintain the interests of the newspaper fra
ternity of the city of Wichita and Sedg'
wick county in particular, and the welfare
of this city, county and state generally,
and TO promote social intercourse among it
members. To discuss questions of public
interest and to entertain visiting brethren.
The qualifications are: Males over Is en-
gagged in the editorial or business depart
ment Of some newspaper or periodical III
this city and be must be of good mora
character and social habits.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
WHY MOTT


In Sundays issue of the EAGLE there
was . short article on the subject Of wagon
works in which the author suggested the
propriety or feasibility of affording the
financial aid and encouragement to plant
of that character already established and in
successful operation in this city. The arti-
Gle mentioned has provoked considerable
discussion among some Of our public spir-
tied monied men, and We hope to see the
matter prosecuted and put in tangible
shape. If the city felt warranted in making
. subscription of $4,000 to aid . foreign e.
adjustment in moving here, Why not add
to and build up what We already have. Our
candid Judgment is that If part Of the money
now employed in wild speculation in out
side real estate were directed to channels Of
the sort shove referred to il would not only
add more largely and substantially 70 the
citys growth and prosperity. but yield the
investors . more substantial return
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH.

The Fourth of July will be celebrated in
grand style in this city under the auspices
of the Sons of Veterans, on Monday, July
9Th. An elegant programme is,being pre-
pared, which will appear in few days. No
pains will be spared to mako this one Of the
grandest celebrations ever witnessed in the
city of Wichita. The tickets are already
printed for their grand ball at Memorial
hall in the evening and are on sale at sever
business houses and by members of the
camp. 1t is hoped that the business men
and others will help the boys out on this oc-
casion, it being their first attempt and the
object is to raise money to buy uniforms
and other nece ssary articles for the camp.
Tickets will be one dollar each.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
KANSAS NATIONAL GUARDS.

The second annual encampment Of the
Kansas National Guard will be held on the
military reserve near Fort Riley. commenc-
ing on Monday, September 20:h, 1856, and
continuing six days. Transportation and
substance will be furnished by the state to
all officers and privates attending the en-
campment and pay will be allowed for the
time actually in attendance.
The field and company and staff officers
who live in this city, will attend. and proba-
bly, Co. A will go in full strength, as some
good prizes arc offered for which they may
want to compete.
The first prize for the best drilled regiment
of the K. n. G. is 500; second. 500. First
prize for the best drilled company, $3.50
second, 500; third, $50; fourth. SIS. First
prize for the best drilled section of artillery
$50; second, %. First prize for the best
military band, 500; second, SIS.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
&c aiAtrnbluS f6S Waod6 7abk.

NJ uA941D2Vk f61 WNoHo TaBb.
4 fiji Sslii5 asshs tame dashihs up 70
Tie Occidsotai early Sunday morning and
invited Hr. 9. r. Dorf to occtpt his leh
and ct an inklirg of the brscing air.
Soon the whip was applied to the high
spirited speeder and the two were taking in
the town in IL Sunday morning attire.
Strange to say the genial agent soon drew
the reins when opposite q certain piece Of
property and began to quote prices and give
figures on neiehboring property, very much
like he vas either day behind or day
ahead of time. As mstter Of course one
piece of property was much lower in price
than anything else in the neighborhood and
be vas happy finally to remark that be had
then . good bargain for some fellow. and
cast broad hint that his companion might.
- IL was him, have the benefit of this rare
bargain. He had kept it tor many days
exclusively for him and had not had q
chance to show It to him before. It was
With great difficulty that be had concealed
the affair % - to be able to allow Mr.. Dorr
the opportunity to profit by this rare snap.
Furthermore the owner expected to raise the
price Monday at II o'clock sharp, and it
would then come at $1,000 advance. In
tact the price was already raised
but he thought he would be
able to intercede with the owner and BY
cutting the commission "way down"
he would be able to put it at him at the low
price for the few precious hours aforemen-
toned.
After exhsusting his little piece that had
the tone of the foregoing, be returned talk.
ing about this man and that man who had
the backbone TO invest and the reeult, etc.
Tho Occidental was finally reached, and
Mr.. Dorr alightec and thanked his friend
for bis kindnees' with an assurance he would
give the matter due consideration and be
able TO report before the fatal hour. Being
seated by another friend he. by way of
amusement, related that q fellow had tried
to sell him his own lots that morning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22

Our popular restaurant man, Mr.. Gan
dolfo, went down to New Kiows the first o!
last week and returned Saturday. He says
that in consequence of the great rains the
trains through the region in which he passed
can scarcely End their way through the vii.
derness of corn. Some confidently expect
to hear Of the diappearance ofA train one o.
these DAYS.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22

Policeman Charley Snyder sustained An
electric shock on Sunday night from An
electric light lamp in Littleaeld's place on
Douglas avenue thas made him shudder. II
appears that the lightning had knocked
things out Of vhack the night before and
when the electric current was turned on the
ceiling took fire. The policeman rushed in
and he held up the bottom Of the lamp
while the proprietor threw water on The
blaxe The water being . conductor il
brought the current down upon Charley and
be sustained the shock that for awhile near
y pazalysed him. he may thank his STAN
however that il was not more serious.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22
ANOTHER ssIcxLAYKR.

III. end Mn. ". W. Furrov are the hap
p parents Of . bouncing baby boy Who
erssasd thsm With his int saueal yesterday.
Be = ,ias pou.der asd Mr.. Furrov While
ssfaisg sp II dgan 70 h friends said be
sAiah IL boy yin make good bricklayer
~ ~ god haalsh- A lafks number Of
be;skhysss ase nsedsd hsrs but Ar Fussov
j. vsa6 - b trim for III ysax's vosk