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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
Beavers Cutting Down Trees.

Landing at various points on the bank, the
rasp of their teeth, as they guawed through
the frs and alders, Yves soon succeeded
by the crash of falling timber, as the trees
succumbed to their brisk attacks. And
here was first manifest lack of that human
reason attributed to these animals by so many
writer's. Instead of always cutting the tree
upon the lower side, so that it would fall
toward the water, they attacked it upon
whichever side the shape of the ground or
the growth Of the bushes around made il
most convenient, and, as consequence, the
trees fell in all directions-some up the hill,
some down and some across
The large majority, it is true, fell down
hill, and the reason was plainly apparent
upon daylight examination, as fully 90 per
cent. Of them on both sides OF the valley (and
the same statement holds true of all those
mountain gorges which we have seem leaned
in that direction; fact probably due not
only to the common vegetable instinct Of
reaching out toward light and an open space,
but also by the pressure, each succeeding
spring, of the sliding snow upon the upper
side That "high watef mark of civilization"
the division of labor, was seen here in full
force, for while one set of laborers confined
themselves to telling the trees, another set
Topped off the branches and divided the
trunks into sections of the right length.-H.
P. Ufford in Outing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
A Charge by a Locomotive.

The story Of the desperate fight when Corse
held Allatoona Pass and saved 1900, COO ra-
tons for Shernan's army is pretty well
known throughout the English speaking
world. The railroad ran through pass, and
on each side of the railroad, close 20 the mar
row cut through the mountains, were the
stores, guarded by snaf force Of Michigan
soldiers. The Fifty-seventh Illinois and an
Iowa regiment were hurried to their support
by train, as it was known they were sur
rounded by an army under the Confederate
Gen. French, and that the pass would be
taken if possible. The train, in rounding q
curve. broke in two, and there went forward
to Allatoona Pass only half the too small
force necessary. In this front part of the
train were companies a and B Of the Fifty
seventh and few members of other COM
panies.
As the fragment of a train dashed suddenly
into the open in sight of the pass, lines Of
Confederate soldiers were seen beside the
track just beginning the work ct tearing it
up. 1t could be seen that none of the rails
had yet been removed. though they might be
loosened The engineer. daring everything,
pulled the throttle open and dashed ahead.
1t was a charge by locomotive. Had rail
yielded there would have been a wreck and
the soldiers on the train would have fallen
easy victims to their enemies. But the train
kept the track, the Confederates leaped aside,
firing Intellectual shots, and the support shot
into the pass and were soon in the small for
tifcations at the top Of the cut on either si1e
ready for the fight already practically begun.
The odds against them were enormous, but
Sherman had signaled from Kenesaw to fight
it out anyhow Chicago Tribune
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
Girlish Figures Spoiled by Athletics.

1t is the athletic girl the new type OF girl
who goes in for pretty nearly all the sports
her brother takes up, who is, if she has pre-
viously cultivated her figure, the worst de-
formed girl of ali. There is nothing like
athletics and corsets, mixed or in alternate
doses, to bring out the possibilities OF curves,
twists and abnormal developments in mod
ern girl. All British feuininity is at present
engaged in screaming contradictions at La
bouchere because he had the hardihood to de-
clare that tennis playing girls were crooked.
In half dozen groups at Central park the
other day l picked out four players whose
right shoulders were noticeably Of different
shape from the left, and six or seven in whom
tie same thing, though less Obvious, had
begun to manifest ITSELF the summer exertion
charging the muscles and light clothing
thrusting them out of place and accentuating
the uneven development of the body. Girls
who row in corsets are q curious sight, the
extra muscular development all taking place
high up, where the blood has a chance to cir
culate, and making the shoulders tower above
the rest of the body.-Chicago Herald
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
care OF the COOK n.ore.

"Why Is it that burn out so many sets OF
stove linings!" some one asks. Let me tell
you. Use little more care than you have
been using, watch and see that clinker Is
not allowed to form on the Innings and il one
does form, remove it carefully with the
POKER AT night the fire box should be even
full of coal after rakng out all the dead Gin
ders and ashes III the range; never I'LL your
stove with coal above the top OF the Innings.
Never use a shaker when it is possible 10
avoid it; instead use the poker freely and you
will have better fire and use less coal Shak-
ing the fire brrks il down into a solid mass
and the air cannot circulate through. When
the fire from any cause becomes dull, do not
stir it over the top or put in wood, but rake
out the cinders and open the drafts. AT
night do not close the drafts as soon as the
coal for the night is put on, but let it burn
short time, or, as one man expresses II, until
you think the coal is warm all through"
There is then very little danger OF gas even
II the stove is O poor one. The ashes should
never accumulate in the ash pan until they
reach the CRATE. If this happens even once,
the CRATE will usually be burned out.
Always run the range so that you can get
all the heat needed without having the top
red hot, as this will warp the covers and
centers, and if a little water should happen
to fall Oh the stove while so hot, the top of
the range is very apt TO crack. Keep the
stove well BACKED; if the lids get covered
with grease turn them over and let the top
of the lid come next the fire until the grease is
all burned Off If the covers are red and
the blackening does not adhere, let them
get wet, so that they will rust little, and
then black them. When buying range,
buy one that is moderately heavy and made
OF the best quality of iron. All the joints of
a heating stove or range should fit well; be-
cause If they do not, when the range has
been used short time you will notice gas
escaping, and will not be able to tell where it
comes from.-Nelie Wiley in Good House
keeping.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
His Artless, Heather Way.

Wong Chin Foo is Chinanan who avows
himself a heather without qualm Of con-
science or the slightest change in his inherited
color. He has some hesthenish ways, more
over, that distinguish him from many of the
civilized and enlightened children CT this
Christian country. Some years ago, in the
course Of his wanderinss in the west, be de-
scended on Peoria, lis, and announced lee
ture, the price Of adnittancs being fixed eft
twenty-five cents An unaccountable apathy
in regard 20 Chinese heashens prevailed in
the metropolis OF central Illinois, and the lee
turs, financially speaking, was q failure.
After paying hail rent Mr.. Wong Chin Foo
had only 81 with which 10 meet a printing
bill of several times that amount Instead of
using the money to pay his railway fare out
OF the city he turned IL over - the printers
whom, he owed and walked ont OF the city in
his artless, heatbenish way. There is ira
dition in Peoria that he afterward paid that
printing bill in fulL-Chica-o Tribune
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
Emerson and His Children.

Emerson was playful and winning in his
ways with his children, but he did not often
romp with them, and he discouraged their de-
voting the early hours, even Of a holiday, to
amusement. "He taught US that at breakfast
all must be calm and sweet, nothing must jar;
we must not begin the day with hight reading
or games; our first and best hours should be
occupied in way to match the sweet and
serious morning"
From the age OF - or IA he thought they
should be encouraged as much as possible to
regulate their own conduct. He would put
the case, and leave them to think and act for
themselves; and he did not fear to inculcate,
even at this age, the whole Of his own doc
trine of self reliance. To one Of his daugh-
ters who was away from home at school, he
writes:
Finish every day and be done with it.
For manners and for wise living it is vice
TO remember. You have done what you
could; some blunders and absurdities no
doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you
can. Tomorrow is new day; you shall be-
gin it well and serenely, and with too high
spirit to be numbered with your old nonsense.
This day for all that is good and fair. 1t is
too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to
waste a moment on the rotten yesterdays. y
Cabot's Memoir of Emerson"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
A Troublesome Form of Beauty.

Mrs. Reformer Jenness-Mller's latest OBJ
jective point is the hustle. In her magazine,
Dress, she comments ON the amusing alacrity
with which women fly to the defense of the
hustle whenever that highly ornamental and
pestiferously obtrusive article Of dress is
assailed. She quite overlooks the most gro
tesque phase of the hustle question; that is
the constant solicitude of the average wearer
when on the street. Single out any well
dressed woman you happen to meet on
promenade, and ten to one, if you follow her,
you will observe that about once in every
block of her walk she will give her hustle a
flip, furtive or bold, according to her dis
position No woman is ever certain ten
minutes at a stretch that her hustle is in the
regulation state of discipline, hence her mind
is forever on the rack.-Detroit Free Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
Prevention of Wrinkles.

Evidently quite number of us are grow
ing old because we are interested in knowing
what will prevent wrinkles The best remedy
is, of course, lack of care and absolute hard
heartedness, for the emotions cause wrinkles.
When they are just beginning to be little
wrinkles, sort of baby wrinkles, the old
Creole recipe is really OF some use. This is
to take small quantity Of fine olive oil ON
ones fingers and rub the wrinkled place five
or ten times twice day, continuing this
until the wrinkles disappear. But with this,
all the other things that keep women beauti-
full are necessary, most of all the use of plenty
of soap and water. --"Bab" in New York
Star
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
Daily eagle
THE INFANT M6OUSA.

flowed Medusa when she was child,
Her rich brown tresses heaped in crispy curl,
Where now those locks with reptile passion
whirl,
BY hate into disheveled serpents coIed;
1 loved Medusa when her eyes were mild,
Whose glauces, venomed now, perdition hurl,
AS her self tangled hair their mass unfurl.
BristIing the way she turns with hissngs wild.
Her mouth kissed when curved with anorous
spell,
Now shaped to the unuttered curse Of hell
Wide open for deaths orbs to freeze upon;
Her eyes loved ere glazed in icy stare
Ere mortals lured into their ruthless glare
She shriveled in her gaze to puseless stone.
Thomas Gordon Hake.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

Near Invernark, on Lord Dalhousie's es-
tate, fountain was some years ago erected
to commemorate visit paid to the place by
the queen 1t bears this inscription. in gold
letters: Rest, stranger, on this lovely scene,
and drunk and pray for Scotland's queen
Victoria" A Highlander was shocked one
morning TO read the following eddenda,
traced in bold hand, suggestive OF the Lon
don tourist. Immediately underneath the
original: We'll pray for Queen Victoria
here. but 60 and drink her hesft in beer. -.
New YORK Tribune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
To Fill Cracks in Floors.

Cracks in floors may be neatly but perma-
nently filed by thoroughly soaking news
papers in paste made Of q half pound of -four,
three quarts of water and half pound of
alum mixed and boiled. The mixture will be
about as thick as putty, and may be forced
into the crevice with case knife. 1t will
harden like papier mache.-Boston Budget.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
The best remedy for

The best remedy for burns is claimed to be
essence of peppermint and whisky mixed.
Wet a soft cloth or raw cotton and apply. 1t
stops the pain instantly and draws out the
fire.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

The women of New York have been granted
more patents than their sisters in any other
state The women of Massachusetts,, Ohio,
Indiana and Wisconsin rank next in order.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

Said Lucretia Mott, when asked how she
managed never to have any trouble with
servants: Il never ask them TO do anything
l know they won't do"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

There is a prejudice against peacocks
feathers for household ornamentation, be-
cause old women say death comes to the house
where they are displayed
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

For improving toe nails use equal parts Of
mutton tallow, CASTLE soap and white sugar
made into salve. Apply until the swelling
is down, then trim the nail in the center.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
Cor. ID and 5th ayes, Wichita
4. FLAGG, Proprietor.

Manufacturer OF Steamengines,
Boilers, Pumps and all kinds OF
mill gearing. Architectural iron
q speciality. Iron and brass cast
ingS made to order. Estimates
made on all class OF work and
orders promptly attended TO.
90 ". q. FONDA. Supt-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

If SCOT is dropped on the carpet, cover
thickly with salt and it may be swept up
without injury to the carpet.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

Mrs Grundy says that the conspicuously
fashionable woman who Is charitable and
kindr is real curiosity
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

F1eas, one who has tried it asserts, may be
driven away by scattering flour Of sulphur
literally about.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20
At the Queens Fountain.

A teacup of lye in pail of water viii i'm
prove the color of black goods.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

The taste of fish may be removed very ef-
fectually from knives and forks by rubbing
them with fresh orange or lemon peel.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

To the machine in which you drop your
nickel and get weighed there is to be added
similar apparatus by which lady can Per.
fume her handkerchief
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

The emperor OF Japan Is about to start
printing office in Toxic, having got the COM
positors, pressmen, bookbinders, and electro
typers from the United States government
printing Office at Washington.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

r T. BEAN Pres. F.W. WALLER JR. Cashier.
GEO, c. STRONG, V. p. II. N. DUCK, Asst. Cas- ,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

B. LOMBARD, JR., Prest. L. d. SKINNER, Cashier
J. 2. ALLEN. V. Prest ". II. LIVINGSTON Asst. Cas-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-20

Free reclining chair car, are now running
on al trans on the C., K & :. railway.
"Rock bland Route" between Wichita,
ST. Louis sG
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

THE tariff on coal Oil pays no revenue
to the government because no coal oil is
imported. But 1t gives the coal Oil trust
the privilege of charging American con-
sumers 20 per cent. more than it charges
its foreign customers. Thst ia to ssy
i. enaoles the oil ring to levy tax Of 20
per cent. on the American peoples Gil,
over and above the price s. which il sells
the same oil to foreign consumers. 1. Is
no reply to say that coal Gil Is cheaper
than 1t has ever been, or that it is cheap
enough. Ifthe tariff does no. enable the
crest oil monopoly to add 20 psr cent. on
the refined product, what is the use CT
the tsrf, since 1t produces no revenue
to the government. /. is evils such as
these thst the Democracy ia now seeking
to corTecs in an amended tariff law, and
JET the Non. Partisan (so-called) papers
and. speakers, while admitting these
evils inflicted on the people
by Republican rule, are seeking to weaken
the Democracy by sbuse Of Democratic
tariff reform leaders and by diverting
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

THE highly protected manufacturers
Of Pniiadelpbia held meeting or
Wednesday to discuss ways and means
$50 save the tariff" Here ere q few o.
the trusts Represented 81 tott meeting, sc
noted by the Philadelphia Record: Tbs
S.andsrd OIL Company. Steel Rail Trust,
Nail Trust, lion M. ard Washer Truat,
8srbed Fence Wire Trust. Copper Trust
Lead Trust, Sale Pencil Trust, NickeI
Trust, Zirc Trust, Sugar TTuss, OiIclott
Trust, Jate Bsgg!rg Trust, Cordage
Trust, Paper Eavelore trust, CUTS
PsIchs Trust, Castor Oh Trust, Lirseed
Oh TIusf, Cottonseed OIL Trust, and
B9rtX Trust.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

THE TARIFF AND DEMOCRACT
Evan Jones, president OF TIE Farmers
Alliance, knows Whist ii is that Expresses
the lsb0Ter and producer OF this country
In his recent epeech 8! Weatheriord Mr.
Jones said: "The tsrlff duties are now
depressing the yeomenry CT the United
S.stes, as well ss sll other laborers, more
th.n anything else together, and If the
protective tariff could be removed and
competition permitted from sll countries,
it would be the gres:esshtessi1g to! the
l,b0rirg people of these {snitsd. Estates
that has ever been or. win eyer BE &C
corded 10 any people. THE Bsmncrs cy
is row making the ostfis tor,tarifktorm
and every vote csst4gsass nsmecraeY Is
a vote Of encour.ssmsfit 20 tie advocates
of robber tariff and v3te to weaken
Democracy IL the great fight. The one
salient, predomins,ing issus in Ameri-
can politics to-day is the tariff, and
every vote cast against Democracy
will be construed BY the tariff barons as
s protest sgainst any reduction OF the
tariff and these legal robbers will, to the
extent CT every such vote, be encouraged
TO believe thst the American people en-
dorse the Ubiquitous system through
which the many are plundered for the
benefs Of the few. The msn who votes
agains. the Democracy in this canvass,
gives sid and comfort to those Of whose
exictions on the people he complains. AS
Mr.. Jones truly ssys, "the tsriff OPP
pEssses the people more than al other
things combined" Democracy stands
for reform Of this oppressive tariff, aid
those WHO are oppressed By il and VINO
ere SO loudly complaining Ct the, oppres-
SIGN, eve i!.es solemn duty to them
selves snd thsir children to strengthen
Democracy ior the corfl,c. with the OPP
:pseasoEs ofshe people.
The beaefci:ries CT the tariff are CON-
pactl3 orgsnized; the Only hope CT their
defeat sud fasl overthrow lies il orgsn-
lzad opposition. The Democracy is organ
izsd, and is the only hope ofthe oppressed
Every man who reeliz9s what this tariff
means TO the leborer and producer should
rally to the support Of Democracy In
town, precinct, county, stste and nation,
and by thus swelling the vote OF the De-
mocrncy give formal Iotice to the
tariff advocates that the people are re-
solved to be free ct the system thst daily
make rich richer sud the poor poorer.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

THE man VINO could not be entrusted
with private business should not be en-
trusted with public business. The came
considerations ehould govern men in vot,
Ing for lccSl officers and lending advice
IS to political action as in the Transaction
Of their priva!e affairs. The man who
could not command confidence IS the
custo iisn OF private business, should not
command confidence IS political lesder or
teacher. The point in these reflections
may be found In their application.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

WHILE Democracy hss given Tsrran'
county snd Te1ss en honest, economical
sud effi.iens government, the Non-Parti-
SINS 80 c,lled) ere bowling "rtng" lula
II Democracy in Texas CT in Tarr,nt
County is "ring" rule, then "Iing" rule
IL Synonymous with III that is
good in government. But ALAG! Perhaps
these gentlemen howl "Tiag" rule be-
cause their trsnscerdan. merits have rot
beer appreciated. Soreheads ard diaap.
pointed Cfli:e seekers are somewhat
noted for bowling "rlng" and CHOOSES "
What ".irg" or "boss" rule Is more
tyyaunlcal than that which advises or
compeis It's sdherents TO heer and resd
only what the "bosses" and the ring"
may say or write?
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

TaE mes: serious blow yet dealt to tie
Jnte Begging Trust is the decision OF the
Cotton Assoc!stion CT Liverpool thai bales
Of cotton covered with cotton sheeting
will DE cone!dered good delivery at that
por:. Although tie underwriters agreed
to .ccep. this covering some lime agc,
their decision would have been inoper-
st;Ve without the concurrence OF the Liv-
srpool buyers. AS this covering is the
chespest substitute for lie that has been
Of REQ, the cotton planters have won q
notable victory sud the jlt5 m0nopohsts
can eitber return 10 fair prices CT ksep
their lte.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Oct. 4-The fol
loWlrg agreement which hss been entered
Into By the chsirmen OF the Republican
and Democratic state committee is sell
explanatory:
l. Is hereby requested and directed
that all election precincts where the p
spectof is Democrat, he hall kpp1
the Judge end two clerks, 49,
oy the X pu0liCane OF such precfdc
Unen the inspector is & R.publicsf hs
saail appoint the ldgp, and the CLERK Is
TO De selected OF sne Democrats o. tina
preclrct. fSlgned !
JAMES N. HUSTON,
Chairman Republican Sta.e Central Con-
mittee.
CHARLES L. JEwYIT.
Chairman Democratic Safe Contra CJm.
mittee.
TIE proposition originated with Chs!r-
man Hasten. ClSjrmsp Jewett il re-
turning THE agreement today with his
sporovsl submits = proposition 10 the
Republican committee proposing the
formatlon Of G committee COMPOSED Of
loO members, forty I've Ct which
snail re named by The Republicans
Committee, forty five by the Democratic
committee eud ten Dy the prohibition
Committee. This committee shsll be cI-
loved to punish ell frauds of ilIegsl V5t-
ing and to establish branches under like
Conditions 10 every ceuary in ,-tnehIs?~
Chairman JsRett invites Immediate con-
sldsr4'lon q This proposition BIZ the r.
publican committee.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-10-12
Topaz" ,HSer P.ll4sfor maIariaSehills asfS
eyer, b!inslsness, SGT hssdSche ron stfSnS
tefss--A' p5st2 ladfsS 1nveatlSsse sheas
An u Just Tsx.
indianapolis Sentinel.


The tax on salt is certsinlys az Infamous
outrage. Il is a burden on sill the peo-
pie, for everybody uses salt, which is ab-
solntely necessary to the maintenance Of
human life. Farmers have TO feed 1t to
their stock, end the tax makes cors!d-
cradle item in their expense scccunt.
Salt is largely used in the gress NEST
packing Industry OF the coun.ry-which,
oy the wsy, is one OF the leading interests
OF Indianapolis. The tax on ealt is kept
up for the bspeff Of nandf / Of monop-
cllsts IN New York and Michigan. LABOR
derives 10. s single penny Of benefit from
il. The government has no use for the
revenue 1t yields. The salt msnuiacturs
ers Ct the country are almos. sll of tAsfh'
miilionaires-made 80 By this snocSfng z.
aouss of the skiing power Of the govsrnf
ment. TIE salt duty is absolutely indfs
.ensiole from any point Of view, s4aAts
repeal would be bene O. to sll tssfeo-
pie. II.