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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
The Carrier Pigeon.
June Century.


The carrier the acknowledged king Of pigeons.
has IN its name the source Of great ANNOYANCE
to its sensitive fancier He admits for it an an
cestry dating back to the message bearers of
Persian kings and Turkish suitans. and that the
pecularities of the structure-the prominent
wind butts. the great muscular development.
which gives the full, round breast, the
wing, best adapted to speedy and long
continued fight. and the protuding eye
bali, peculiar TO the travelling bird. all
points he values for their part in the perfect
symmetry-that these were all fixed in its day
of usefulness as the courier of royalty. But he
is careful TO explain that he has counted out ali
useful qualities and practical values in the bird
to-day; that the points he values highest are
those of development of growth to perfect which
the bird is carefully secluded from the dete-iorat
ing influences of sun and outdoor air; that the
name is only applicable to itfor it's elegant car
riage, one Of its most valued and to be remarked
properties: that it is only the ignorant who could
confound the grand high-class bird with that lit
tie shapeless message bearer. the homing pigeon
The carrier has always been held In the
highest esteem in England Moore. writing in
1885, tells of fancier in Bishopsgate street who
kept silver hatchet and block with which to
chop off the heads of those condemned to
death. that being of the blood royal, they
ought not to die after the manner of the COM
mon herd"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

A company in New Jersey is making paper
counterpanes and pillow shams No MANILA
paper is used, two large sheets held together by
small twine at intervals of three or four inches
gummed SO as to stick the sheets together where
the twine lies. The Irvine siren gthens the paper
The margin of the Counterpart has a hem,
in which there is more Of the Irvine
to keep it from tearing. Beautiful de-
signs are printed upon the upper surface
Of the counterpart and pillow-shdms. which
made very neat appearance. When they be-
come wrnkled they can be made smooth by hot
fiatirons They retail at 70 cents a set The
Counterpart can be left on the bed when it is oc-
cupied II so desired. and in cold weathrr it will
be found a very neat and warm article of bed
clothing, since the paper will prevent the escape
of heat about as we'll a wooden blanket.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
The Ferocity of Rats.

have found by practical experience that the
ferocity and voracIty of rats Is very great They
devour one another at all times and under all
circumstances, whether living in wild state or
under the influence OF domestication I kept
six rats at one time in confinement, and al
though well fed. the largest specimen consumed
all the rest. Again, shortly after the late In
ventions exhibition closed last year. the follow
ing incident came under my notice, which
fully confirms me in the belief [
have expressed. AS / was passing through
the building. heard wild and piteous cries issu-
ing from spot close to where | stood imme-
diateiy proceeded thence, and beheld six large
rats Teasing upon three of their congeners, not
much smaller than themselves, who were en-
deavoring to free themselves from the sharp
teeth of their assaiants. All Of these rodents
appeared thin and wild, and were no doubt rem
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

Washington critic.
A West Vireinian, noted as being dreadful
slow pay, was in the city recently looking for an
Office and he called on Commissioner Miller to
see about 1t. day two after the Congress
man from his district also went to see the Com
missioner.
$50 Colonel Blank was here the other dayg"
he said. inquiringly.
Eyes, replied Mr.. Miller. ''he called to pay
his respects"
.'No9" said the congressman in surprise
eyes. he did"
"Came m and paid his respects. did hew
Certainly" replied Dir. NJ himself surprised
at the congressman.
Didn't say anything to you about waiting till
the LIST OF the month, or calling around next
week, or sending boy to his Office for a check
or anything hike that2v
mot word
well. by thunder. che Colonel must have got
religion"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence Barrett The tragedian. reached Chi
cago yesterday.
s.How did you enjoy your California tripg' he
was asked.
"Immensely. I had full houses and big re-
ceipts. 1t was d paying investment. should
have PLAYED there longer but owing to my con-
tract with the manager of the theater could
not play in San Francisco within thirty DAYS
from the date of the expiration of my engage
ment"
lis ittrue that you will manage Mr. Booth
nexf seasona"
'sIt is All arrangements have been made to
that end
1T is said by some papers that you will have
to manage his conduct also"
IL nave read those villanous lies" said Mr..
Barrett angrily anu Dramatically mir. Booth
has been before the public for fifty years, and
his conduct refutes such statements"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
A June Song.

A song for June. whose breath Is sweet
With blossoms opening at our feet;
Whose voice is heard in brooks that run
Through meadows glad with song and sun.
Oh, happy happy June
The robin in the apple trees
His nest among the branches Sees
And. bubbling from his silver throat
What wordess songs of rapture float.
Above the world the armament
Spreads out the azure of its tint;
How best are we. Whose dwelling Is
Beneath so kind a roof as this.
Our hearts are glad. with bird and bee,
For what we feel. and hear and sect
Life seems song to sweetest tune,
Oh. would it were forever June.
-yick's Magazine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
His Mistalse.

DR.. Sundel Is young man with new girl.
and the other evening, in bit of enthusiasm, he
made a dive at her and kissed her the fore
head.
What do Jon mean, sir2" she said indig
nantlv.
81 beg your pardon-I-I-" ne hesitated
Excuses are useless, sir. Apologies arc In
vain. l could never forgive man for kissing q
girl on the forehead when her lips were in easy
reach and entirely unengaged at the time. Go
sir"
But he didn't get gone. Not hardly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

DUbFUW
A correspondent makes good suggestion re-
garding the remembrance Of our soldiers He
writes: why do we not honor our living sol
eiers IA well as our deadf 1t will be but short
time before a little flag will note their grave.
Why not show them some little act of kindness
on Memorial Day by leaving some token. flowers
"a card. or giving those who are manned for
life or those who are confined to the house q
rideqv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
SECRET SOCIETY NEWS.
Items Of Interest to Members Of Fraternities
-MasOns, 0dd-PelloWs and Pythians
Masonic.

Masonic
Raper Commandery No l. K. T., will meet for
business on Tuesday evening.
special meeting of Keystone Chapter. No. 6,
r. A. a., will be held on Thursday evening. at
which the degrees will be conferred.
Indianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix, A and A.
s. R. will confer the seventeenth and eighteenth
degrees on Wednesday evening, with Judge By
officers for this body will take place the follow
ing Wednesday,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

dered bold and desperate by privation, for my
presence had no effect upon their carnivorous
attacks. frequently hear rats scampering be-
meath the floor of my Office. accompanied by loud
and protracted squeals; and, after what saw, /
am induced TO believe that deadly raid is on
such occasions being made upon one or more of
them"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
But he didn't get gone. Not hardly

To start rose slips fill an old pan with pure
sand, stick your slips in to tho depth OF an inch
and half: set where the sun wilt shine directly
on them all day. and keep them thoroughly wet
all the time Do not allow them TO dry ont, and
you can raise nino out OK every ten
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

well II looks like comparatively simple mat
ter to those who do not understand it, but rail-
road men will recognize IL as one Of the most
difficult and most skillfully conducted pieces Of
railroad work on record.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

CHrLDHEN with weak eyes. sore ears orany
form Of scrofula. should be treated with Ayers
Sarsaparitia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06

Special Low Prices
On our mems fine tailor made suits See them.
MoDEIA
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-06
DIED.

RoBINSoN-on Saturday. June S. 1886. 1910
o. M. at the residence OF her sonin-law. I. b. Staprk
270 South East street, Mrs. Jane X. Robinson. aged
seventy mine years and eleven months.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
THAT PAPER MILL.

Some of our business men are talking up
mill in Wichita or vicinity. Tho boom or
scheme, as it may be called, is yet embry-
onic, but there is an undercurrent that may
bring something to the surface. An EAGLE
reporter accosted Mr.. A. Ksnouse, of the
firm of Kanouse & Merrill, yesterday on
the subject. He said the only drawback TO
the establishment Of a paper mandatory
here was the difficulty to secure power.
Sufficient examination had not been made
to decide upon this question. From what
lie could learn, however, be believed that if
sufficien. water power could not be gained
in the immediate vicinity of the city there
was more hope of gaining it about Eve or
six miles above. He was decidedly of
tnc opinion that if this one
point could be gained everything
else in this section would contribute to max
ing such an enterprise q success All the
rough material necessary for the making OF
paper could be obtained as chesply here as
in any place that affords As good a msrke
for the product. In fact the rough material
can be secured at low figures and quite Il
wide field is open Tor the sale of the pro-
duct. The latter assertion is established
when We remember what high freights arr
exacted from all points our paper dealers are
compelled to buy their stock.
Some ofthe gentlemen in the city who arr
engaged in the paper business think it woulo
not be difficult matter to get some eastern
man to come here and take large stock
assist in raising stock to put the enterprise
on its first legs
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
THOSE PETITIONS.
Three More Trunk Lines to
Wichita.
Any Information Desired Can Be Read
lily Impaired to Any
Taxpayer.

Wichita has enemies. powerful, incorpor-
atod enemies, with millions of money with
which they stand ready to defeat or cripple
her grand onward march. For this reason,
and this reason only, have not many things
touching her railroad interests been pub
lished to the world. Any bona-fde tax
payer who cannot understand the full i'm
port and intent OF the petitions now in cir
culation, by reading the petitions themselves,
can receive full information from either of
the presidents of our banks or the president
Of the board Of trade or any member of the
committee of twenty. Of course everyone
will see at once that with these added roads
Wichita moi only becomes the railway center
of the state of Kansas, but will stand in re-
lation to those thoroughfares On exactly the
same footing with Kansas City and Omaha.
The man. the property holder, the tax-pay-
er or citizen who lacks the requisite nerve to
take hold of the present opportunity is not
only lacking in the faith which has made
Wichita wha. che is to-day, the most pros
porous city in the state, but is really lacking
in the prerequisites Of frst-clsss Wichitan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
DIR. HEnDY'S LECTURE.

DIR. Hendy lectured last night at the Pres
byterian chnrch, on the celebrated Morgan
collection of fine art at New Orleans. The
fact that the audience WAS small, is doubt
less largely due TO the fact that SO short
notice was given to the public. Mr.. Hendy
used no notes and came at the audience, as
he expressed it, ''face to face" The collec-
ton was made by Mrs. w. j. Morgan,
widow of Charles Morgan, a steamship
owner, who died some ten years ago, leaving
a fortune Of $40, O0O, 900, of which Mrs. Nor
gan received shout one-third. She died
less than year ago, ard leaving no will and
a miner heir, the collection had to be sold.
This was the largest of the kind ever made
in America, and the third largest in the
world. 1t embraced 24O paintings, mostly
by those famous European painters who
nourishcd from thirty to fifty years ago.
Mr.. Hendy said he had been
permitted to ramble through this
great collection before it was thrown open
to the public. 1t was on exhibition four
weeks before the sale began and was visited
by two thousand people daily.
When the sale came on the paintings
we're sold in three nights. Lovers of art
from all parts of the world were there. The
Europeans were snxions to gain back the
treasures that American wealth had taken
from them. Only two of our American
artists were represented in the collection.
He described several of the fine paintings
that had special beauty and brought over
$4,000. He seemed to think that these
paintings, as an investment, were even more
valuable than Wichita town lots, because
age would materially increase their value.
The celebrated "Peachblow" is about
twelve inches high and to the common be-
holder would scarcely be worth SIS. It cost
$4,000 and sold for $4,000. the first bid
being $4,000.
The speaker was listened to with intense
interest. 1t was certainly a rare feast to our
people to have an opportunity of hearing
history and description of so large collec-
ton by one so able to do the subject justice.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
THE FIFTH WARD,

The carpenter work has been begun on
the new RIVERSIDE hotel.
George GreAves and family, Of this eide
have moved - Hunters addition.
A. c. Behrens, of Buffalo, n. T., 10 at
Billy Bays stable. with . carload Of horses.
Harry Bodins WAS able to be out of doors
yesterday for the first time since his recent
illness.
Some euterprising eolored man has
planted out . grove of small trees on the
island in the river just north Of the Fort
Scott railroad bridge, which will soon Be
ready for market
Great complaint Is being made BY the
West Siders of the odor of the slaughter
houses. situated just south, but outside OF
the city limits, aud the decaying carcases Of
six or more dead horses in the same neigh
borhooi. With these causes and the filthy
condition Of some Of the alleys and back
yards, the grea: amount Of sickness d nos to
Be wondered At
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
INNES & Ross.
OF TIE
. HITE HOU Sc.
Under the Horse Shoe.
WISH TO SAY:

That We have introduced q
new feature in our business,
which will be of unusual ad-
vantage to our customers. We
have placed in the back part of
our store an immense counter.
which We will devote TO special
bargains picked up from time
to time by our buyer. who is al
ways in the market at all times.
Will offer LIST qualities only; no
seconds; no old goods; no
shoddy. Genuine bargains on
this counter. Call and see for
yourself. We wish to say also
that in our dress goods depart
ment We are now prepared to
exhibit the most elaborate dis
play of dress goods, silk. Mi
kado satins, satteens. rhadames.
tr;catines, surahs, and novel
ties Of the very latest importa
ton. These goods are not found
elsewhere. In our wool assert
ment We have everything that
is required for elegant taste and
light poekets-a combination
found only at the White House.
Our dress making department
is now manufacturing all the
most stylish costumes for re-
ceptiOn and calling, worn by
all the ladies who desire style.
elegance and u nice fit. Every
one admits that the costumes
produced At this department
are the most modern and styl-
ish ever seen in this part of the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
ERSONAL

DIR. Ii. d. Hill and wife were registered
at the Manhattan.
DIR. d. W. Phillips was oyer from FL
Dorado yesterday.
Colonel Fin Miller, of Clearwater, wss
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Fred Jacobs, of Jacobs Bros.
Clearwater, called last evening.
Harry Gillen and Z. A. Newman of
kinsman are at the Manhattan.
Hon. E. d. Allen, secretary Of state,
leaves for Topeka this morning.
Mr.. Noble, the young merchant of
Bayneville, was in the city yesterday.
-Chales Trevor will leave for Topeka to-
day TO attend to some business matters.
Geo. B. Armstrong, a banker at Con-
way Springs, is registered at the Occidental.
N. S. Woods, chief engineer of the Sun
flower road, left yesterday merging for st.
Louis.
B. T. Blackburn and W. II. Morse,
Douglas, were guests at the Manhattan yes
terdxy.
"A. c. Brokaw and wife left last even
ing for Washington Territory to be gone all
summer.
&C. W. Anderson, of the firm of Ander-
son Bros, bankers q: AnDale, was in the
city yesterday.
DIR. G. II. Tebo and family leave this
morning for an extended visit 10 their old
home a: Mount Sterling, Ill.
-EnEineerJ. d. Stiles, of the Eagle line,
was called to For: Scott yesterday. on &C.
count of the serious illness of his child.
w. W. Tsgg, the head clerk at the Sun
flower freight depot, returned last evening
from short visit TO his home a. Virdin, Ill.
Rev. Henry Wait, the orator Of the sp-
preaching Odd Fellows celebration in this
city, passed north en- route for Topeka yes
terdsy.
Prof. J. NJ. Nayler, principsl-elect eff
the Lewis academy, will arrive in the city |
mex, Saturday and remain until the follow |
ing Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Wood Davis arrived in |
the city yesterday and are stopping at the |
Occidental. Mrs. Davis has for some time |
been visiting IN Canada
Nh. j. Powell Of Nj. Pleasant, Michi-
gan, arrived i, the city yesterday and is
looking around with a vieS of locating. He
is an acquaintance of DR.. Storer.
H Herber. fuller, son of II. X. fuller,
Of the Eastern Buggy company, arrived
fev DAYS ago from Oberlin college,. O.,
where be has been studying during tie past
year.
Judge ". B. Sloan, Commissioner from
New Mexico 70 the New Orleans exposition,
md wife, who are enrou,e to Santa Fc, are
visiting Ms c. E. Warmer. corner of En-
po,ia avenue and FRS, street.
u. W. Miller. Esq, vice-presideni Of The
Sunfower road, who vAs banouesed here
asst Monday night, lefi the rex. evening for
Reese, in company with ". p. AeNair. ~
'is:ans general manager, and ]. II. Rich
lras, attorney for the read, where Mr.. Nil
er vas rendered banqaes .: the Sunsover
hotel.
Charles ". Scranton, banker and cap
tAliss Of New Haven. Conn. is spending
sv days IN the city. In ; genefal tour
through southern Kansas Mr.. Scranton bas
rot failed to notice the great resources Of
he country, and expresses himself - gr a.
y pleased With what he has seen- The A.
ention Of the financial World seems 70 b
lrmly settled on southern KansaA
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
MRS. LEASES LECTURE.

Thelecture last night at Christ's church BY
Mrs. Lease, on the subject: Equal suffrage
and its influence on the question of intern
perance," was attended by good sized
crowd. In the course of her remarks the
lecturer said that intempersnce could not
be put down until assisted BY women at the
ballot box. She believed either Of the polit-
cal parties incapable of securing victory TO
the temperance Cause. as their leaders would
sacrifice principle for the whiskey vote.
She told in vivid language the history of
womsn in her efforts to gain privileges that
of right are her own but are taken from her
by man. The prejudice against her COM
menced in the early age of the church and
between the fourth and eighth centuries she
WAS not allowed the privilege of either
preaching or teaching. She has been robbed
of her privileges and rights by liking ms
jority."
She did not claim for her sex that they all
were smart; neither wonld she eoncede that
msn had any advantage in that respect.
y" Il mere Is no ulueleuCc pttNeeu thc lAiho Vi
an intelligent woman and an intelligent
man." Originally the term "weaker SEX
was applied TO woman because she Was not
As strong as man physically, but now the
meaning has broadened, and about nine
tenths of the men believe woman Intention
ally was made weaker mentally. Granting
that woman is physically weaker, it is the
sexless soul that votes and not the frail and
weak body. She considered that none but
prejudiced men would deny the right Of
woman to vote. She urged the point
that all who sire identified with
the whisky element would fight woman in
her efforts to gain her rights more bitterly
than any other class, for they know well
that if they were allowed TO vote their fate
would be certain.
The lecture ~as well prepared. logical and
in pleasing manner. The inter
est and sarnestness she manifested in the
quality so often wanting in lect-
urers-was q certain one expressed it, al
most enough in itself TO convince the most
skeptical Of the business Of her cause"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22

country. and our prices the low
est. Ladies will do we'll TO
book their orders in time TO
prevent delay.
Our wash goods department
contains the most enchanting
attraction ever brought TO this
market. Crazy cloth in
white, cream and all the fash
ionable tints. We also carry u
full line of the Japanese de-
signs so popular now in the
east. This department is re
plete with exquisite designs in
foulards, cambrics. mulls and
all the very latest in summer
fabrics. We put forth every
effort To make the finest display
of general dry goods seen west
of Sni Hill.
There Is no question but
We have the finest stock of
carpets, mats, oil cloths and
rugs in the city. Our styles
are all new; our competitors
may swear black is white, but
they can't make old styles new.
Our store has every thing de
sired by the economical pur-
chaser. IL is not "A long story
To tell what brings SO many
people to the White House.
Giving 100 cents value for every
dollar and often more, making
every effort To please customers
always having in stock every
thing obtainable in the eastern
markets, except goose yokes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
GARFIELD MEMORIAL HALL.

This fine edifics on the corner of FRS: and
Water streets was accepted from the con-
tractor. Mr.. Sternberg, by the board Of
directors of the Garfield Post association at
their meeting las; evening. The board by q
unanimous vote rendered the use of the
building gratis to Odd Fellows for their en-
tertsinment on the Goth inst.
Owing to the increase in value Of the real
estate of this corporation premium Was
voted upon the stock of so per cent The
erection of this building by the members of
Garfield post evinces considerable foresight
1t is An honor to them and 8 great credit TO
the CITY.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-22
LIVELY RUNAW AY.

One ofthe liveliest races that has taken
yesterday. A fine team, the owner Of which
WAS not sscertained, took fright at whis-
ting engine near the Santa Fe track on
Douglas avenue and ran west along the ave-
nue. at tremendous rate, in spite Of the eff
forts of the driver, who held on with all his
might. They turned down Topeka avenue,
running a. furious rate, but when near the
old brewery the pole broke ard stuck in
the ground. tipping up the wagon and throw
ing the driver out near 3 tree. He hung to
the ribbons all the time and turned the
tea IN around against tree. stopping their
furious race. Neither driver nor team
were much hurt, fortunately.