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Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

Hon. T. b. Murdoch writes to his pa,
per, the Ell Dorado Republican, from
Philadelphia, under date of january 20
in which he SAYS: 81 am here in this
great city all alone in quiet hotel, in a
quiet room, under treatment of Dr.
Lewis. Col. Marsh Murdoch has gone
home. and while it was the hardest eff
fort of my life to tell him | could get
along all right without him. | did it. and
he pulled out for home. The two weeks
that he was with me bore heavily upon
him, as he was not educated to taking
care of blind men. He did it. however.
bravely and well, not forgetting to give
me hourly doses of beastly medicines
which the doctors have prescribed. He
is gone and it is very dark and dreary TO
me. Am not. however, without hope.
try to make myself believe that the
blackness of darkness ever present is not
SO black nor as dark as at first. i try to
believe that the full flash of an electric
light has a grayish-brown appearance,
and that | am improving. DIR. Lewis
says my eve is better in general appear
ance, and that by next week he can tell
me Just what the outcome will be-
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

In his admirable paper in the forth
coming Harper's Magazine on the tariff
and the relation of the internal system
thereto, Senator Edmunds uses this I'M
getoyerable statement: If the whole in
ternal revenue system were abolished en-
cept the tax on national banks. and the
customs laws were left substantially as
they are. the revenues would be dimin-
ished To the point of tand perhaps below
the absolute necessities of the govern
ment. and we should have only in force
the system of collecting revenues that
existed before the war of the rebellion.
and with 1.-The restored harmony of the
states" would be restored To them the
right to deal with whisky and
tobacco, and all social ques-
tions growing out of their production
and use, untrammeled and unembar-
raised by the interference of national
law or the army of internal revenue
agents Under the wise and
necessary separation of the powers of
congress under the constitution from
those of the respective states. every in
ternal social question was left with the
states themselves TO be Judged of and
dealt with according 10 their own sense
of propriety. Certainly. apart from the
sentiment of deriving a revenue from an
occupation or a commodity i'm furious Ia
the public welfare. neither the cause of
prohibition nor that of repression has
been I'M any manner advanced hv the IN
ternal tax upon whisky; and on moral
grounds the prohibitionist would hardly
felicitate himself upon sharing in the
profits of a business he believed to be
totally wrong and deserving of extir-
patton"
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

The preacher in politics is a pernicious
nuisance. and the sooner he gives to his
flock his full undivided labor, that much
more will he enchance the value of his
efforts as teacher OF the truth of the holy
gospel.-Abilene Gazette.
There is no department of our social
economy more corrupt and demoralizing
than the methods and practices of politi-
cal tricksters wheresoever, and it is
much the province, aye the duty, of the
preacher TO decry such iniquities as any
other. However, the consecrated minis
ter can do this and not bedraggle his
garments in the political mire.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

The state board of silk commissioners
have been in session at Topeka during
the past two days. They report that the
progress made in the new industry has
been very satisfactory, and there is every
Indication that silk growing in Kansas
will be a success. This is gratifying in
telligence. Many persons came to the
conclusion that after the death of Prof.
Homer. late superintendent of the state
silk station. and really the father of the
industry in Kansas, that it would
languish and finally be lost sight of, but
the progress made under his supervision,
and stimulated by his energy and perse-
rerance, demonstrated that silk culture
can be made one of our most profitable
industries.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29
EaRpEs Fog rgnRuARY.

The February number 81 Harpers
Magazine shows 10 falling off from tias
esc,.lleBce OF the January izs1s-. The
i.-.sding aTlssAe Is q .s-icla Of Feb x,BuhOi
PAINTER and stcher a. well Tia. illustra-
tisaIs sre from bHbo4s siehingr.
ship ii-asiSa ys. Anea.n; and Modern
Is the title II an sTticis By r. l. HagA.
dorm. describing various undertakings a
this kind, both proposed ard aocomp-
bsf1szi. slEcr 30 b. c. 20 the psesen, dsY.
u g8g@r sr4tieu b. the late Get.EaI
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29
SOMETHING WONDERFUL.

In a private letter to his brothers in
this city, Mr.. J. H. Burke, clerk of the
circuit court of Ringgold county, Ind,
says: II received the Wichita Journal
of Commerce you sent me and have ex-
amined it thoroughly. was simply as
tonished at the rapid growth of and great
amount of wealth possessed by Wichita.
Surely the growth of the city is some
thing wonderful and her enterprise mar
velous. About May will be foot loose
and will visit yOur city"
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

are at present time visiting here, and
every one is glad TO see old neighbors
and friends.
The members Of the X. of 7. lodge are
busy getting up an entertainment for
the near future, at which occasion q
jollv time can be looked for
The protracted meetings held at the
NJ. T.. church are drawing large audi
ences. and Rev Mr.. Beach is working
hard and meeting with success.
Yours respectfully, X q. UsE-Us.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

Another week of success beyond COM
putation has closed upon the labors OF
the evangelist and his co-workers, and.
refreshed with the rest of yesterday, all
are ready for greater endeavors begin
ming with this sacred morn. Let's make
this first week in February memorable
for Christian achievements in Wichita.
Bear in mind the experience OF the
children of Israel in their first great bat
tie: how, as long as their leaders hands
were upheld by his trusty lieutenants
they prevailed. You may depend upon
the EAGLE, Brother Wilson, nor do we
doubt the continuity of the brethren
upon the other hand
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

A manifestation for concern for the
welfare of the country and of the party
by the Republicans of the District of
Columbia is well enough, in fact com
mendable, but it would seem just little
inapropos for them to appoint delegates
to the national convention in view of the
fact that they have no vote at the cleo
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

The president has again surprised the
country by selecting for the new fish
commissioner. Mr.. Mcdonald, the lead
ing expert under Professor Baird, and
one of the best equipped men for the
place. MIR. Cleveland has been guilty of
doing two or three very sensible things,
even If il was accidental
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

Every senator and representative in
congress, it is stated. has received a
petition from the w. c. T. U. to vote in
favor of repeating the internal revenue
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

$50 west young man and freeze up
with the country" is the way eastern
papers are putting it now. We amend
the amendent by saying to the eastern
man: come west and thaw out.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

That was sort of a left-handed COM
phment Governor Hill paid Editor Dana
in nominating him as a member of the
board of regents of the state of New
York. Considering the fact that the gov
ernor has twice recommended the abol-
ishment of that board. and the further
fact that the Legislature is almost sure to
reject the nomination. But crumb Of
taffy will draw a swarm OF flies where a
barrel OF vinegar won't attract one.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29
9ailg eagle
MARSHALL Nj. MURDOCH. Editor.

We may expect our Topeka cotempo
raries to brighten up now, for season.
A drummer lost two grips full of sample
soap in that place Friday.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

The meeting al the Baptist Church
siiii continues, with Increased Interest
each succeeding night. While II Is ire-
ing held al the Baptist church it Is prac-
ticsslly . union meeting, all denoInnia-
Jions alike working for the upbuIidng
Of the good cai,ss. Rev. Dir. taTIms-
viii preach tonight. he having taken an
active part during the entire weck-
Those most familiar with the work be
.li.-ve the late revival At the Methodist
church VIII lie duplicated In the near
future bx one at the Baptist church
LaEnet Cnronoscope.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

Beloit. Kan has secured the industrial
school for girls. The city gives forty
acres of ground and $1,000. The school
will be opened temporarily about the
first of February.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

The Lyons Republican says gics 10 a
good county ~ stick Ia. aad II psoos
thereof replies. The man " ho piow-t
the first fuIrUS IN tine county a. sill
pi0wtng burrows III Kle~ county sOll.
The ira white chiltren horn ~ ifs
county are here growing up toward man
hood IN ihe place. of their birth. Tbs
firzi e0spi- married IN the county
are stiIl living happy welded life with
IN its bounds. The first -errnon preAcb-
Ell IA the coeiniv was delivered by a
who l. st!4 u he hAsness .lssng as-
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29
Trust Hin Not.

Ut JAMIE ~ blus
Don't you trust the man who boasts
that he never weeps such cold. calc,t-
lating natures will bear watching. The
Psalmi@t says: Put thou my tears INTO
thy bottle; are thsy no. in thy book
Some Of you are IA possession Of your
reason this hour because. when under
great pressure Of grief. your silent .or-
row was relieved By the opening d tho
fountain Of tears. We are told By Paul
to re joice with tslsIS that do rejoice,
and weep with them that weep" And
Jesus said: Dressed are ye tina; weep
now, for 20 shall laugh.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-29

ssepg a. Al 14-@se Sis81Fssas
The Democratic and free trads pres
tell us that trusts are one natural pro-
duct Of protection Tina, protection pro-
duces overprofuction and rliinous COM
petition and that trusts are rezOyted 20
preveE: the price going 70 low as 10 de-
stroy the industry This does no, tally
very vel with the allegations constantly
made that protection destroys comp~ti-
ton and coufsrs monopoly On the
American barons 81 manufacturing.
But We viii have 20 let that paxs and
consider the new charge asa;ns; p-o.ec-
ton. The United Stats b.sng an ex-
tensiye exporter and not an importer Of
Goa! oil and the product being equal 20
the demand and in fact exceeding II
when al rho wells are running .. onoe.
Il = pretty evident that the tariff has
nothing Ia do with tina. trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-14
NIOlheFS and Wives.


brief discussion OF some of the best known
names that woman bears may have some interest
The original meaning OF the words viii serve TO
show just how woman was regarded In the earlier
time. and what her place was In the domestic
| economy Of the primitive Aryans.
Prof. Max Muller and NJ. Pictet, who are both
little fond OF riding hobby to death, in their
anxiety TO prove that our Aryan ancestors had at
tanned good degree OF civilization before their
westward migrations. trick out the primitive
daughter, with coors that are certainly fantastic
According TO them, mother meant the wise
measurer.out, the manager Of the primitive house.
ter the milk-maid. From these and similar
definitions Prot Muller draws a most tdyiic
picture OF the ArJan family, in which the father
was the fond protector OF an honored wife whom
he set steward over his beloved home while the
sister consoled and comforted him, and In which
also he showed mis- primitive humor and playful
affection by calling his daughter his "little milk
maid"
This Is very sweet indeed, but 1t leads to some
trouble when we come TO consider 1t a little more
carefully; for II we assume that mother Is the
earliest name and meant the manager, then we
driven TO the somewhat difficult hypothesis
that the Aryans had regularly organized homes
before they had mothers. And II daughter be the
positive name and means the milk-maid, then the
Aryans must have had cows before they had
daughters, which is also little difficult to believe
In point OF fact, the names given to woman in
her different relations can hardly be explained
upon the hypothesis that she was always honOred
and esteemed as she Is now. "Motherr may to be
sure, mean the measurement, but more probably
maker or producer OF children. Daughter" from
duh or dhugh (the English dug, does mean 1.-The
mixer" but In all probability the name gets It's
form from the fact that the Aryan father regarded
his daughter as simply the nurse for future
children.
The other names all bear out the lower view.
The word woman itself Is a case In point II is
compound word, the Anglo-Saxon form of II being
wif-mann. The second part OF this compound,
mann, did not originally mean a male human
being, but simply human being as compared TO
a beast. 1t contains the same root as the word
mind and at nrst meant "a thinking animal
This use OF man Is still retained in the German
mann when used like the French on, which is It.
self mutilated form OF homme Hence woman
means simply wife man, and the popular prOnun-
citation OF the plural as though IL were written
wimmen shows the original vowel to have been an
l, In fact, the early orthOs raphy exhibits the
gradual Development OF form, FIRST whitman, then
wifemon, then wimman, wimmOn, wumman,
wOmman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-14
A WOnan's Skin Like satin.


womans skin is like piece OF satin, and will
not stand rubbing, rnsing, or soaking II 1t is TO
retain the delicacy Of texture and wear without
wrinkles or discoloratiOn, 1t must be cared for
belle pets her laces and lingerie or a matron her
bridal nnery. There Is no prescription and no one
remedy that will cure all patients. The thing to
DO Is 10 study effects. Now water Is good for one
bete NOR OF blondes and the delight OF brunette
beauties; some skins never chap, and others Will
show erupttOnS and dtscOlOTatiOn in midsummer.
There are no women who take the care of their
faces that professionals do TO them health Is
beauty and beauty capital. Every actress has her
own methods OF preserving her complexion, and
sOapy water is not one OF them.
Soap should not be used on the face, as there are
chemicals which shine and dry the skin. One
Scru0bing month Is q sufficiency, unless one has
been travelling through coal mine. The best way
TO make up the face Is 10 rub IL with sort linen or
chalnOiS cloth until all the dirt comes of. The
friction should be sufficient to quicken perspira-
ton, thus opening the pores OF the skin without
Irritating 1t. When the cotn rubs clean dip 1t in
cold cream and, after working It in the lace, rub
IT dry. There are creams and creams but II the
pure dairy product cannot be procured here is a
substitute that can be warranted. IL Will cost In
the neghborhOod OF 81, but half the quantity pre-
scriDed will suffice for six months; Almond oil, 20
grains; spermaceti, 60 grains; white wax, 80
grains; tlncture benZoine Ii grains; Oil OF rose,
drops. Mix Wax, spermaceti and almond oil in
hOt-water bath. Remove from the fire and stir
until snowy; then add the other ingredients and
beat until cold and white. Bottle In paste vial
or Jelly-cup with glass cover, and use whenever
the face needs cleaning. Don't tell your husband
or he VIII fancy you are greasy ana make your life
miserable
When 1t is desired to use powder the simplest is
the best. Those with rice flour or prepared chalk
Tor the basis are harmless. Powder may be used
when driving or travelling TO protect against dust.
French chalk Is the best and most harmless or all
for that purpose. Don't bite your lips; 1t takes
all the color out OF them and keep your tongue in
your mouth II you want to keep them from being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-14
MARRIAGES IN ITALY.
Many Formalissss Attend and the
Brides Dover IL mdispemsible.

marriages In Italy," said a traveller who had
just returned from q tour up the Mediterranean TO
a reporter for the New York Mail and Express,
"are unlike ours in every particular. The cere-
mony there is performed only in the church. After
two lovers have become engaged the parents Of
the bride repair to the dignitary who corresponds
to the mayor In this county. The bride and BRIDE
groom here In writing and In the presence OF at
least half a dozen witnesses, signify their inten-
ton OF marrying. The date OF the wedding Is then
designated, but the event is not allowed to take
place within three months. Immediately after
departing from the ma. or's ONCE the friends Of
the contracting parties are notified In person OF
the proposed nuptials, and In some Instances not
only Is It advertised in the newspapers but
written notices are posted on every second post Of
THE mayor. on the other hand, directs his
clerks 10 send notification OF the intention to all
the ana Of yh sa coupe are IN
Dig DOCK which the priest keeps for that purpose.
NO one Is married by the clergyman who has not
signlned his or her intention three months before.
AS soon as couple enters the church the rever-
ened gentleman In charge examines the book in
person. H he fails to discover a re ,ter OF the IN
tentlon ne refuses To join the anxious pair Every
woman who marries is entitled to dover. Her
parents must confer this upon her. For the most
parL the DridegrOoms expect this DOVER and my at
tent1on was called to several who had refused TO
take the bride without The value or the dover de-
penis entirely upon the financial status Of the girls
complete manner the dwelling In which the couple
INTENDS 10 live. The father or the girl, some lew
weeAs prior TO the wedding, prepares In writing
the uower list. 1t is most ludcrous document
sometimes, but more particularly when 1t minutey
describes The number OF forks knives spoons
dishes, chairs, and other household paraphernalia
which the bridegroom's father-n-law Is willing TO
0estow upon the smitten pair. OF course there are
instances where the brides father, owing to ex-
IRENE poverty, has been unable to give u dowry,
but these are real love affairs"
"a. Cannot the bridegroom present the trousseau?"
Eyes, he can; but as far as could ascertain
There were certain restrictions. The newly-mar-
rled couple never go on honeymoon, the univ6f-
sal custom being TO allow them TO remain at home
Tor eight days. Al the expiration OF that time the
cara, are sent out. Then there is merry making.
There are Few cases OF elOpeInent."
Does not this compulsory dover prevent many
marriages.
"les, II does. Still there are pure love affairs
even Ia Italy, and a man doesn't expect a dover
rom the relatives OF poor orphan whom he loves.
In This country but few Italians regard their cOun-
try's custom. Some believe Ia the wisdom OF re-
ceiv1ng the mayors and church's appreciation but
as general rule the dover and festivities are en-
t1rely diSr0gardedn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-14
THE SUPERIORITY OF MAN.
The Eallacy Oft the Proposition HFom q
Eeminine Ssaadpoint.

From the woman's World.
Let us first take the point Of bodily strength.
1t is matter OF common observation that women
are weaker than men; yet II we examine critically
the grounds Of this belief we shall ind many
curious anomalies which merit attention and raise
doubt whether the sex, after all, be Inherently
wea .er or only accidentally enfeebled by modern
habits. An indoor life, an inconvenient and un-
healthy dress, absence Of gymnastics and athletic
sports In e1rlhood and food frequently inferior
must act 10 the disadvantage Of women. But how
much OF the muscular weakness of women may be
due to sex and how much to these preventable cir
cumstances no one has yet taken the trouble toin-
quire. The anthropometric committee Of the
British Association have recently published the
results testing the relative strength
OF men AMI women, and report an advantage de-
cldedly on the side OF the men. The experiments on
the arm alone. Now the blow Of the arm IS pre-
cisely the point In which men relatively strong
est and women relatively weakest Man has ever
been cOmbative animal striking and lighting
with the arm his own kind and Nature. The shout
DER Is therefore greatly developed. Women, as the
guardians OF infant life have their chief strength
muscular than the upper, and the weights they
can be trained TO carry are enormous Miss Gordon
cumming relates how she was startled at the
loads borne by the women Of China The Indian
squaws travel great distances with children on their
PACKS PACKS and tents and baggage piled high above
traveller is interesting and is quoted with approval
by Capt. Cation. "Women" Said he, "were made
for labor One Of them can carry or haul as much
as two men can. They also pitch our tents, make
and mend our clothing and, In fact, there Is no
such thing as travelling any considerable distance
without them. Women, though they can do any,
thing, are maintained at trifilng expense for, as
they always stand cook, the very licking or their
myers In scarce times Is sufficient for their sub
siStence." Gallon himself shares this opinion.
There are few greater popular errors" he writes
than the idea we have mainly derived from
chivalrous times that woman Is a weakly
creature" De S4ussure, In his account OF his
travels in the then secluded Valley OF Zermatt,
relates how he packed box with mineral speci-
mems and desired to have a man found to carry 1t
into the next valley TO meet the coach No man
In the district, he was told, was capable OF even
lifting such weight; but II he would allow a
woman TO be employed 1t could oe managed with
in triumph the steepest roads to its destina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-01-14
The Queen Of Fashion.


Who is responsible for that mysterious move
ment called a change OF fashion? Since the down.
fall OF Eugene II cannot be said that any royal or
imperial lady is looked upon as the source whence
springs that flow OF costly concert through whose
influence the dress OF women all the civilized
world is varied. Queen Margaret, OF Italy, the
Princess OF Wales, The Empress OF Austria, are
each respectively mentioned as being the best
dressed lady in the world; but the influence Of
anyone OF them Is limited TO her own court circle
and does not affect the wear OF any great number
OF women.
II is on the stage that fashions are first tried,
and costumes that are admired by the crowds OF
women who flock to see theatrical performances
are those that form the styles. The newspapers
Offer gratuitous advertising OF the most valuable
character TO gown makers or standing who supply
costumes to leading actresses. A Mrs. Nettleship,
OF London, has become celebrity through her
dressmaker work done for Ellen Terry. Laferriere
and Felix are sara Bernhardrs favOrite dressmak-
ers. But the most originally -costumed actress on
either the Paris or the London stage Is Mrs. Ber-
nard Beere, who, 1t is said, designs all her own
dresses, which are quite IN the motif OF those OF
Mrs. JennesS Miller being esthetlc draperies over
a gown form, under which neither stays nor hustle
SLeeS are worn.