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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23
A DUEL IN A BALLOON.

M. GODDARD had taken with him
ono day. as his cdn,paynon da ooy-
age, a wealthy gentleman, who paid
one thousand francs for the privi-
lege of sharing the perils of the OK .
petition. The weather could not
have been more propi,ious, and the
balloon shot mp rapidly to con
siderable altitude.
"What effect does it produce up-
on you I" asked NJ. GODDARD OF his
companion.
None" said the latter, lacouical
ly.
MY compliments to Sou," return
ed NJ Goddard You are the first
whom 1 have ever seen arrive at
such an altitude without betrayiug
some emotion
Keep on mounting said the
traveller, with supreme gravity.
NJ. GODDARD threw out some bal .
last, aud the balloon asceuded some
fv4 hundre feet higher.
"And now," asked NJ. GODDARD,
"does your heart le,t 2"
mot yet replied his companion,
with m air which approached i'm
patience.
"The deuce J. exclaimed M. God
ard. "you havo really, my dear sir,
the most perfect qualification for an
aeronaut."
The balloon still assembled when
one thousand feet higher, NJ. GODDARD
interrogated third time his CON.
pa5ion, "An6 now 7"
"NShiug, nothing not the shsd-
ow Of fear answered the traveller,
with tone positively discontentsd,
and like man who had experienced
O profound deception.
Goodness mo-" answered the
aeronaut smiling, "but | must res
nounoe all hope of making, you
afraid. The balloon is high enough.
We are going to descend"
"To descend =
Certainly; there would DO dang
or in mounting higher"
THAT does not make the slight
est difference to me, do not wish
to descend"
What r. asked NJ. GODDARD.
81 said wished to ascend higher
keep on mounting. / have given
one thousand francs in order to
experience some emotion l must
do so, and will not descend until
have had my moneys worth"
NJ. GODDARD began to laugh b'
believed that it was all joke.
"Once more. will you ascend" do
manded the traveller, seizug him b,
the throat and shaking him with vi
olence.
NJ. GODDARD felt himself lost. A
sudden aud dreadful revelalio,
broke upon bis mind, as he regard
ed the strangely d.lated eyes Of hi
companion. lie had to do with
mailman
Had tue unfortunate @ronant ha,
defensive weapon he would bav
been capable of defending Linsl
but IL ,is uot usual for people to fnr
pisil themsolvos With pistola FOR
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

They get along fast in Dakota,
and TO prove it story is told OF q
recently elected Judge. He had
been sort Of free lance in his pro,
fession, and had incurred the enmity
OF a certain lawyer. This lawyer
came before the Judge the other day
with an ordinary motion which
should have been granted in due
course OF law. But it wasn't. "Mo-
ton denied yelled the Judge. "But
your Honor" "Motion deLied,
say "Your Honor, one word, il
you please" "Not o word, SIR
"Your Honor seems to have q preju
dice against me-" You're do
right | have," said the Judge. "lv'
been laying for yen for the pas
three years, and you don't get an.
motions 10 this court"
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

'Phew !" said a stranger in New
York the other day, pinching his
nose with his thumb and forefDger ;
sis there a bone boiling establish,
ment 80 near yonr City Hall :" "Ob,
no." explained is..city friend, "you
smell our poitics--tbats oil
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

The Winchester LeaRer predicts
an early winter because migratory
birds are goiug -outh month ear
ler than usual.
A Boston professor is lectnrng on
the "Uselessness Of Profanity" Did
he ever hit bis thumb-nail with a
hammer I
"We more than hold our own,
says an exchange. Yes that's why
your neighbors have locked ur
their chicken coops.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

Visitor-"Well, Jones has paid
the debt OF nature"
Merchant-"Why, when was he
hung ?"
Visitor-"Hung.2 What do you
mean I Hs died q natural death"
Merchant--"Oh, supposed that
nature must have gotten her debt as
the rest of as always did-by execu.
tion."
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

There are only 1000 people-men
women and children in all Of llarliI
county, n.y., yet the murders ana
assassinations during the year ont
numbered the births two to ono.
A tin can, holding $4,000 in gold
has been found on II Mahopio, .
firm.
The surfaco OF California still vi
brates with tho tread Of 1000 pound
bears.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23
NURSERY

REVC. w. WALTER. Salesman
lNfor Chns. w Stewart n Co.'S, Nursery
Newark, New York, will he pleased TO secure
orders for this popular firm, for anything In
the Nursery limo. Choice ard New Varieties
n specially. Positively outs"ll any other. in
price and quality. Satleiactlon guaranteed.
lIo will call on all parties that address him
at Penns Crock, Snyder Cou nty, Pa.
Jan. n, SO.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23
for Infants and Children.
nR MARAND ROTHROCK,
Fremont. Snyder county, Pa.

and Surgeon. Oncrs his professional service
to the public. Speaks English aud German.
March, II, 1851. Il.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

Twelve old ladies at o Parma
Mich, quilting, aggregated 9l2I
years.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1886-09-23

A man In Campbell county. Ga.
had twenty-three sons killed in the
war,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

The prize contest and elecutionary enter.
tainment last night at the opera house VA
certainly . very creditable performance
The contestants showed marked self control
and accurate drill in the elocutionary Art
The contest was 50 close tha. no doubt the
judges experienced trouble in deciding who
should be rightly named the successful one
For some reason the decision of the judges
was not made public.
The three-act drama "Rebecca's Tri.
umph," was q decided success. Miss Lii.
liam Brandon. Is Meg, q yagrant, sustained
her part in most creditable manner. She
has rich, full voice, and plays the emo.
tional with great success. Miss Clarisss
COlemen, q spinster; Miss Lottie Butler,
deserves special mention. The quaint Ia,
tie Conner, an Irish girl-Mr. j. c. Bran.
dom-seemed to be o favorite with the
crowd.
1t would be unfair to compare this per
formaace with trained professionals. but We
frequently see troups whose acting on the
whole is by no means as creditable.
Miss Brandon deserves great praise fol
the outcome of last nights performance
Wichita may be truly proud of her the
atrical ability. The large audience Of las
night will be greatly increased whenever
Miss Brandon chooses to appear again
Rounds of applause greeted the many strik
ing features of the play.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

There are six members in the graduating
class at the high school this year. They
are SIS follows: Misses Laura Woodcock,
Belle Wells, Mollie Wilson, Nettie Haitian
and Ida Guthrie. and Mr.. Harry c. Dunbar
They all have taken the English course, but
some, however. have read considerable
Latin. The Glass as whole is pronounced
by the principal as being one of unusual
merit. They seemed to have learned long
ago that there is no royal road to knowledge
but patient work by the midnight lamp is
indispensable
Although commencement is over month
ahead all eyes are turned to that occasion
Arrangements are being made for it. The
thing that mos; disturbs the graduating
class is the final performance. 1t has no:
been determined where the exercises viii be
held hu. most probably not st the high
school building IS there is no room large
enough 10 accommodate the crowd.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
THE WATER WORKS.

An EAGLE reporter called upon General
d. b. Eggleston, superintendent Of the water
WORKS, yesterday, and inquired of him if his
business was booming with everything else
in Wichita. He replied in the affirmative,
and said the daily consumption now was
about 5O0, 200 gallons. He said the company
expected TO be asked by the city to extend
their mains in the northern part soon, rs
they had already done in regard to the
southern portion. He said the company
now had 800 taps and 500 consumers. Taps
are being put in at the rate Of three per day.
Yesterday they were tapping foI the electric
plant at the Santa Fe depot. About two
miles of main will be laid in the southern
portion of town as soon rs pos,:b'e, AMI very
soon sbo1: the same amount would be
called for in the north.
The new reservoir will b. completed il
about two weeks. which viii enable the
company to supply 10000 people with
water
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 3. Mead, in this city,
yesterday, at p. m, by the Rev. j. D.
Hewitt, George W. Bartholomew and Lizzie
A. Mead, all of Wichita.
$50 learn ye, whose vows are plighted,
That hearts are one when they're united y
The ceremony was witnessed only by 9
few intimate friends and relations of the
bride and groom. After q lunch, which
was partaken of by all present with hearty
cheer, the newly pledged pair took the train
for several weeks trip to the Pacific coas,
and its principal cities and points of interest
they intending to stop several days at SAINTS
Fe, and other New Mexico towns-all. il
their happy fight to the setting sun.
The bride. who is the eldest daughter O
Mr.. Mead, was, in her modest, but rich at
tire, as beautiful as the bloom of spring
day. whose soft light fell upon her brigh
and earnest face, and as sweet as the frag
rance of the flowers of her trousseau.
happiness born alone of soul-content, shon'
in every feature as the friends of her girl
hood crowded about with their congratula
| tions.
It is said that over all men hangs doubt
full fate, but the EAGLE has no hesitancy il
predicting for its friend, George Bsrtholo
new, a life supremely blessed, with the 10y,
of the gentle being whom he yesterda.
vowed to cherish and protect, ever and al
his own. Love-
''Tis the csress Of ev'ry thing;
| The turtle-dove;
Both birds and beasts do offerings bring
| To Mighty love:
It's tn angels joy; the gods delight;
| Mans bliss;
It's all in all: without love. nothing is"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
COLES BIG SHOW

One of the most sensational acts Of tie
unusually thrilling programme presented BY
Manager ". W. Cole, this season, is the
mid-2ir fes;s of the Siibon family. who, FOR
several years. have been recognized - the
premier gymn~sts of the country. II is safe
to say that no such soul stirring leap IS is
that of Master Eddie Silbon. who piunge<
from the apex Of the canvas to the OFT
stretched hands of his brother. who swings
piciuresque'y on . ;rapeze bar below, has
ever been seen in any age or country. The
Silbons are justly termed the -four human
me.eors.r Their standing ehallenge of $lo.-
600 has never ELECTED reply from any con
temporary aerial artists
The elephant will be here Nav Is.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
PERSONAL.


H X Nickerson, superintendent of the
Santa Fe, was in town yesterday.
Miss Jackson and Miss Peterson, OF
Newton, who have been here few days
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert, receiver OF
the land Office, left tor home last evening,
Father Casey leaves this morning fol
the Catholic conference, touching the divid
ing of the diocese and the location of the
Few Episcopal see, which convenes at Leav.
enworth tomorrow.
Misses Agnes Lynch and Mary Nc
Wicker left by train for Kingman last eve
ming to join Willie Lynch and others who
had gone on by wagon. They have CON-
plete camp outfit along, and will proceed by
wagon to Sun City, where Miss Lynch has q
claim which she will inhabit for q while
They propose to have regular high time.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
PAPER MILL Al DERBY.

| The article tha; appeared in tie EAGLE
some days ago, concerning the possibility of
starting paper mill in Wichita or vicinity,
proved TO be pointer for the citizens of
| Derby. Ii caused them to investigate their
own facilities for starting up an industry of
that sort, and take measures that may result
in the establishment of paper mannfac-
| tory, An engineer who examined their IA
cilities for water power, says that by dig
ging race one mile in length, fall of
| eleven feet can be obtained above high wa
ter mark. This was sufficient encourage
ment for some of the business men of that
town to look up the chances for getting up
stock company, provided u good man
could be secured TO manage the affair. A
committee of three, of which Mr.. II. c..
Tucker, a banker OF that town. was chair
| man, visited Mr.. kanouse. a wholesale paper
| dealer in this city, for the purpose of gain
ing information concerning the matter. In
reply to question: Mr.. ksnouse told the
committee that it would take nearly forty
thousand dollars to put up a paper mill,
with the best machinery. 1t would at less;
take this much to be prepared to make pa
per equal to the eastern manufacturers.
The committee was advised 10 never attempt
the affair at all unless they should turn out
product equal to any mill in the United
States. If the water power were sufficient
there are all the facilities here TO insure the
successful operation of a first-clsss mill.
Mr.. Ksnouse says he has gained the secret
of making the champion butcher paper"
1t is made Of rye straw. and at present there
are only two mills in the United States that
are able to make it. He is willing to AS
sumo the superintendency of mill in this
section and make the new and valuable
paper
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28

WHITE HOUSE FASHIONS
For May, 1886.

1t is said that black will be
more generally worn and more
fashionable during the present
and the coming seasons than
for several years, Its posi-
bilities Of various arrange
ment seems to have been dis
covered anew by those who
have discarded it for colors
some time since. and there are
some authorities who even 60
so far as to say that the fash
ionable world will soon be
plunged into a season of unre-
lieved sombreness. This seems
hardly possible, glancing now
at the magnificent display Of
brilliant colors that greet the
eye in the windows and on the
shelves of the fashionable dry
goods house of Innes 4 Ross.
They are also prepared to suit
the taste of those who prefer TO
wear the dark colors. They are
showing some beautiful black
silks in gros grain, armure,
faille, Franchise, etc. There are
a large number of ladies who
wear black silk from choice
considering ii at once more
quiet and elegant, and possess
ing a style that no color can
claim, especially when trimmed
with those rich garnitures of
jetted bands. steel and dull
leaden beads, front panels and
lace decorations.
Admitting that the greater
part of the above is the correct
thing, there is no reason for eX-
Guiding colors from ones ward
robe, and il will be difficult To
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
BLIND BOONE.

The entertainment given last night at the
Presbyterian church by Blind Boone was
well attended. All had read of the famous
| musician. and many had heard him-the one
class expected musical feast and the other
was certain oft. Long before the entertain
ment commenced one could see anxiety de-
plated upon every countensnce.
When Boone first appeared it is safe to
say that many of those who had never seen
him were not favorably impressed. The
continuous motion of his body, backward
and forward. causes an unpleasant feeling
to arise until it is overcome by the superior
ity of the music. Like the orator who has
faults, but who is able to overcome them,
becomes more effective because of his faults,
SO with Boone. The constant nod that
at first is so unwelcome could almost be
has had but half chance to EXHIBIT his real
merit. The eyes that dance away are made
almost TO stare at him before he has COM
pleied his frs: selection. To say that any
one who has q speck of music in his soul
was highly entertained and went home hap
py is putting it mildly-too mild indeed.
He is certsinty freak of nature.
To prove his musical memory, his mana
ager asked that some one play piece on
the piano, and much TO the surprise of many,
said Boone would reproduce it. At the re-
quest of all present. Prof. n. w. Sickner re-
sponded with difficult selection.
Having finished, "Boone" played it through,
but in the most difficult parts followed the
air only. He represented almost every in
strument of music, from the violin to the
bass drum, on the piano. He also initiated
tornado and did it excellently, as was at
tested by the hearty cheers he received. A
little girl, who sang some pieces, is a good
vocalist, and added much to the entertain
mani
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
LAWN TENNIS

Lawn Tennis bids fair TO become the mos,
popular outdoor sports for the coming sum.
mer. OF course boating will come in foI
its share, but it can be used when tenni.
would be out of the question. and hence will
not trespsss upon its time.
The organization of club of young mer
has already been started. The officers usual
to any organization have been elected, and
as soon as the grounds have been leveled
and marked off, the field captains and other
officers necessary in the progress of the
game will be selected.
No special costume has been decided upon,
but all will wear flannel shirts, and such as
have the physical developments will wear
close-fitng knee pants.
The grounds which have been eelected
are on the east side of North Emporia ave-
nue., between Pine and Oak streets, which
have been secured at a small expense. No
name has yet been given to the club. The
fret game is to be played on next Friday
evening.
The officers of the club are Paul Ozane,
president; c. L. Robinson, secretary, and G..
W. Heller, treasurer. Other members are
Messrs. Harry West, F. A. Russell, B. B.
Cushman, f. Dallett, l. d. Washburn, c.
II. Pool, Charles Miller and J. E. Hum
Phreys.
The above eleven are the only ones Who
have yet joined, though thirty-hve or forty
have declared their intention of
doing so. The necessary nets,
rackess, etc, fer two courts have been re-
ceived. bu; many more courts Will be pro-
vided as the later accessions demand.
Several private courts have been Sc: up
and the players are becoming rapidly pro
fecient in the game Besides the above it has
been learned tina. there Is now club for
young married people being Organized,
which will be under the management of Ms.
Jack Lindernoutb-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28
THE GREAT FAIR.
To the Editor Daily Eagle: :

To the Editor Daily Eagle:
The Fair, under the auspices of Garfield
Post and the Woma9e Relief Corps, will
open on Tuesday the 4th day Of May and
continue four days, closing on the It'll will
q ball. The prospects for great su ccess i.
fiattering, every business house in the city
that has been visited by our committee hays
donated valuable articles; about six hundred
ladies who have been visited by the Relic
Corps have contributed nice edibles and
beautiful fancy work; ali have shown q lib
eral spirit and the Grand Army Fair hal
every prospect of eclipsing all like enter
tainments ever held in Wichita, commenc'
ing Monday morning, May 4th. Teams
will call at your houses for the purpose Of
collecting all articles contributed, those who
can deliver their articles will please notify
the secretary at court house. A few Of the
many articles donated and by whom, are a:
follows:
Secretary and book case, $40, Kansa:
Furniture Co.
Gold-headed cane, $40, VIM. Kassell
Club house grip, $40, Hollowell & Doran
fitting water set, $50, Edward Vail.
Statuary, LAST Shot," $50, E. J. Foster
Eight-day clock. $40, Chas. Mossbacker.
Hog, S25, Lee Taylor.
Something Lice, SIS, johnson "ths
butcher"
Single buggy harness, S25, Southwestern
Carriage Repository.
Gasoline stove, S24, Butler & Fisher.
Child's stove complete. Butler & Fisher.
Hog, S25, NJ. Stewart.
Saddle, sos, McComb Bros.
Browns cultivator. S24, F. G. Smyth s
Sons.
Hog, SIS. Mrs. steenrod.
Town lot, 500, Ii. d. Heisermaa.
Town lot, 800, Z. P. Ford.
| Among other thing, there will be $30t
gold watch voted to the most popular
banker; gold watch to the most popular
lady; gold-headed cane to the most popu
| lar lawyer; the same to the most popular
alderman; the same to the most popular
railroad agent, and great many othel
things too numerous to mention. Onr com
nlittee are still on the war path, and will try
to visit most Of You before the week ia over
Respectfully,
MURRAY MYERS Sec'y
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28

drive colOrs ont Of the field.
Novelty woods for summer
wear continue to make their APP
pearance in new styles and I'M
diminished numbers. The can
vas-like material predominates.
The variety of these sui,ings are
endless, consisting of plain and
striped. These materials come
in two shades Of tan, navy blue
and cinnamon brown. Less ex-
pensive canvas goods are shown
that have a foundation Of plain
and stripes of brighter color
ings. Many closer weaves are
shown, combined with striped
and brocaded velvets. All these
goods are found in great pro-
fusion at the White House.
The lace wrap and mantilla
is much worn. The bonnet or
hat will be Of transparent lace
over a wine foundation. a clus-
ter of red poppies or a dash Of
yellow, adding the becoming
touch of color. With these or
similar costumes rather light
or tan colored gloves should be
worn. A parasol to correspond
is also desirable. Many new
sty les are exhibited. Some
shapes are very new. Pongces
and coaching styles are very
much used.
Lace overdress with surah or
rhadame for foundation are TO
be used very largely this sea
son.
In wash goods the canvas, Mi.
kado effects and zephyr stripes
are very much in vogue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28

-Four new telegraph Offices were opened
on the Eagle line Yesterday. at Colwich
MAise. An Dale and MI Hope with all new
operators who nearly wore the manager o.
the central Office 8; this point on; with cues.
tons and cries for directions The EAGLE
cong-s.uls.es its friends in the towns named
on the fact that the whole world is nov
their own
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28

The west side will surely be supplied With
sufHcien; hotel accommodations Is soon ~
the two new ones, now in process Of con-
struction, are completed, in addition 10 those
| already en- the ground The frame work for
the Riverside is up. 1t is full ixo stories.
and when completed viii be a tasty build
ing. and well arranged for ho:ei purposes
Near BY is the foundation for another.
which Is being bull; by John Garrison. ];
viii also be well built, and both buildin e
viii be creai; and add great deal 70 The
appearAnce Of Wet DouglAs avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-28

Did anybody take the pains to foot up the
total of the real estate transfers yesters rs
appeared in the EAGLE yesterday. Seventy
one thousand two hundred dollars for one
days operations probably was equaled by
no town in the west, certainly not in Kansas.
Wichita is not only the biggest town in
Kansas when it comes to her daily CONNER
ciai transactions, but no other city can be-
gin to show such boom, measured by her
aggregate real estate transactions. Will
the Kansas City.Times please stop its gov
ernor racket and pay closer attention to our
real estate figures?