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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-09

FOR PREsIDEN,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
The Funny Man Proposes.

he proposes as seriously as . humorous
man couid-and she laughed BE looked
blue. Then she smiled and said;
"That was a capital joka."
"Whats joke" be asked in surprise
"Your latest Shall you have it printed r
THAT IS no joke. meant it
'You didi Why, you have written %
much Ia ridicule Of love, cour.ship and mar
riags"
"Weu, er-er-yes, but
II should never suit you. write post
scripts, stop before the mirror, am slow In
dressing for church, admire new hat. some
times wont q new dress and
"Bus. my dear Angelina, 1 should never
objecs"-
"You have shown that happiness ends with
marriage, and l have naosaer who would
be mother-in-lav to you, and who would
want to visit me; and
"Why, p
"And I may have my a,dmositiss, and
may look around in church; and you would
ind such lot Of things 10 write about
my precious, would only write about
other people than; the netghbors, the
Those horrid Miss 6nifnesonsi'
For fact"
"And tie stuck up foiH over the wayi"
"Moss certainly"
"EnouSh. am youx"-Tid Bits
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
Santa Ee Route.

Colorado and Utah excursion rates, COM
mencing April lst, 1883 and continuing
sale until September 30th, 1888, unless 9th
erwise advised, the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railroads will sell tickets to the
following summer resorts, viz: Denver,
Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Trinidad for
S23 round trip; Salt Lake and Ogden $45, 80
round trip, tickets good for three months
from date of sale with limit of thirty
DAYS going and returning with stop-over
privileges The Santa re is the only line
having morning and night trains to these
points, also the only stone ballast line be
tween Wichita and Denver. Its bridges
are all iron and stone, making it the
smoothest, safest and most comfortable
route to the west, besides saving from eight
to ten hours in time For further infor-
nation about side trips etc, call at Union
ticket office, l22 North Main street, Union
depot, Oak street and Douglas avenue sta
ton. W. d. MURDOCH,
u9-tf Passenger Agent
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
Cheap Rates

Via the Missouri Pacific railway, the
new short line to all Colorado, Utah and
Pacific coast points Commencing April
lst and continuing thereafter until Sep
TENDER 90, round trip tickets will be sold
via this line to Pueblo, Denver. Colorado
Springs and Mauitod at $500 10 Ogden
and Salt Lake al IS. 20 and other points IL
proportion Tickets good three months
with limit Of thirty days in each direction
allowing stop overs at any point. Leaving
Wichita at 3:30 p. N. passengers have
choice Of elegant new free reclining chair
cars. tthe only line having this service. or
Pullman buffet sleepers 70 Denver. From
Gepeseo through to Denver without
change. Quickest time and finest road
For reservation OF berths or any inforna-
ton call at city ticket Office, No. l27 North
Main street T. < BLECELEY.
l2Otf Pass. and Tkt- Agt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
oueer weathe. relerram..

''Rattletraps, pigs tails and porcu-
pines" was the telegraph river report
received by the signal Office from Weston
this morning. Obviously, that means
that the Monongahela was rising here,
that there had been nearly a seven foot
gain during the day, that the rainfall was
0.5S inch, and that the wind was from
the northwest. Goal scuttles, flour bins
and fire balloons" was the message from
Morganton. Naturally that meant rising
river, feet 6 inches of a change, 0.35
inch of rainfall, and northerly wind.
The signal service does all its reporting
in cipher. All river messages are re-
ceived in the above kind of language
It is laughable thing to have to call at
the Office at an early hour on business and
hear the jargon that is being called out
from the kilograms. The oldest words in
the language seem to have been selected
to form the cipher. The use Of cipher
ac all is characteristic of the difference in
the management of government depart
ment and a private concern. It's difficult
for an ordinary mind to see any need for
It. The only conceivable theory it can b
justified on is that the department was al
one time branch of the military service
and that therefore the fiction should be
kept up that some mysterious enemy was
in the country whom it was needful TO
delude. Many people viii be apt to think
that, with all due respect to the depart
ment, it could not delude an enemy worse
than by furnishing him with some of the
predictions that are daily furnished to the
innocent nnhiic --Pittsburg Press.
oeo.e. OF napp,nee-.
One of the secrets of happiness consists
in finding enjoyment in the genius, the
fame and the wealth of other people.
Miss S." said a distinguished divine in
Alabama one day 10 his neighbor, you
have devoted great deal of care to the
cultivation of your flower garden, and
wish to say that l am very grateful 10
you" "How so?' inquired the young lady.
THE flowers are mine and not yours. y
''Ah, Miss S., that is true. The flowers
are yours. but they are in full view from
nv house; they beautify the landscape,
and enjoy them as nue.. as you do with.
out having the trouble Of taking care of
them
There is great deal Of philosophy in
that way of looking at your neighbor' S
goods, If your prosperous friend builds
a stately mansion, stand across the street
and admire its noble proportions; do no.
hurry home 20 hide yourself in your poorer
dwelling with envy gnawing at your heart.
If he is a great orator, hear him and re-
ioice in his eloquenca. If he has written
= popula. book, read It and share the gen
eral pleasure Genius has wrought its
best in sorrow and travail, but we may
enjoy its works IN our hours Of ease
xsw Orleans Hcsyuna
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
xSSNsliLessg
Daily eagle
GENIUS.

Far out at seattle sun was high,
While veered the wind and tapped the san
We saw a snow white butterfly
Dancing before the fitf,li gale
Far out at see.
The little wanderer. who had lost
His way, of danger nothing knew;
Settled awhile upon the mast;
Then fiuttered DER the waters blue
Far out at sea.
Above there cleaned the boundless SKYE
Beneath. the Doubtless ocean sheen;
Between them danced the butterfly,
The spirit life of this vast scene,
Far out at sea.
The tiny soul that scared away,
Seeking the clouds on fragile wings
Lured by the brighter, purer ray
Which hopes ecstatic morning brings
Far out at sea.
Away he sped, with shimmering glee,
Scarce seen, now lost, yet onward borne,
Night comes with wind and rain, and he
No more will dance before the morn,
Far out at sea.
Ee dies, unlike his mates. ween,
Perhaps not sooner or worse crossed;
And he hath felt and known and seen
A larger life and hope, though lost
Far out at sea.
Richard Hengist Horne.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
R..a. Ard ore.r wn.. rou ssoss Have {,


Each township trustee should have a
trustees record, road record, poor record
ana full set OF township records and other
blanks, worth at least s. Also some sta
tioHery-
Each township treasurer should have .
treasurer record
Each township clerk should have a clerks
record aud warrant book
Zach justice Of the peace should have
civil docket. criminal docket. stray record
transcripts. compiled laws Of 1885. and .
full assortment Of blanks
Zach constable should hare an assort
meu- Of blanks
Each read overseer should have . read
overseers account book, receipt book for
labor. receipt book for extra WORK and
receipt book for material used
The shove should he furnished 20 the
officers OF each wei regulated township a.
the expense Of the township
For sale at the EAGLE Office Orders
promptly hIlee By aail or express prepaid
<off Witt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
The Great Actors Methods.

Clara Morris. IN speaking Of actors and
acting recently, said: The really great
actor mus, be capable Of doing something
more than to merely touch the biggest
fool of the audience He must make his
audience absolutely forgetfui Of itself and
be himself the direct and not the Indirect
cause Of the emotional state into which Il
is thrown To do this the actor must Dc
himself q person of intense feeling and
must for the time st least experience the
emotion ne is seeking to portray Really
great acting IS matter OF feeling rather
than of reasoning intelligence, and /
doubt whether sn actor who studies ard
ouzzles over the subsiefies Of the author 8
meaning Is not in danger Of checking the
manifestations OF bis own histrionic sense
No amount Of art can make up me want
of one real touch Of nature view fosk
Hara1d-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
NEW THROUGH cAg SERVICE
,x.ssour. pacsas EAa~ayj

tNsssour. fscsae I-AlvAyJ
Commencing today. Sunday April !
solid trains composed Of coaches and Pail
man buffet sleeping cars, vii BE run daily
between Kansas City and Pueblo and Den
yer. via the Missouri Pacific railway AID
Colorado short line Lcsre Kansas City
AZ ssoa n. Train leaving Wichita 1T 30
. III. connects with the train AZ t,en>seo.
kar. For tine tables, information and
reserva.!or Of sleeping Car bSyths, call a.
ise city neke. dice. 1T Main street. or
derso. ofice. corner End and wichita S.s
T. 4 bLErElgT
diff Passenger aad Ticket ASen.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03

An persons who bare bern not.aei b
the undersigned 20 woEk On the STREETS a.
NJ CITY oTs.insnce, failing 10 spp-sr st
TIE tine s.d place specs led IL said notice
~5l! ca sid zfssx this date BE- pros1ps ,
dealt with according 70 ls~. ard warrants
for Their arrest be isszaed against them
.sAcu. further notic< J. y .-ToNg.
Street Commissioner
WICHITA Kan Mas - fssA "a Il
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
READY AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE
A New and Important Book for Kansas
Lawyers.

"Kansas Pleading and Practice in Civil
Cases." with forms. by Irwin Taylor, of
the Topeka bar, author of 'Brief-Digest." ,
Annotated Code" etc. Octave, 600
pages, S. net. Sent postpaid on receipt OF
price. IHE WICHITA EAGLE
Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03

Free reclining chair cars are now running
on all trains on the c., K & y. railway,
Rock Island Route" between Wichita,
! Topeka, Kansas City. ST. Joseph. Chicago
| ST. Louis. gU
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03
CITY Loans wanted.

For quicb money on improved real estate
call on Kansas National Loan Co.
rs 5Ot H.W LEWIS, Pres.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03

Zach Township Treasurer shousd
have Trezx1rers Record. stray keussrs.
Transcripts. Compiled Laws q SO. I'D
fssll assnrslreza. u blanks Ic< SAC -
TIN cascA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-03

oEss 81 Taxcs or Gqsi-y ssrsss. sssvssA
Douxias svssss 80 slrzs ssssss-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

him name his successor as the states can
didate. Platt was an Allison man, owing
to the friendly relations existing between
them during the great senatorial combine,
and SO was Warner Miller; but they didn't
wish to antagonize Depew, and they knew
he was dead set against the Ohio man.
Hlscock rather favored Sherman, but
would have taken Allison. When Depew
accepted Harrison the fight was won. The
big four decided to vote for the Indianan
and six of the delegation followed suit.
These were to be cast for limited mum.
Der OF votes, but early Monday morning
Blaine was out of the race and Allison
withdrew in favor of Harrison, thus as
surfing his nomination.
What do you think of the ticket?"
u think it is strong at both ends. Com
ing from doubtful states these men were
the best the convention could have named.
think the democratic party gave their
position away by not nominating Gray.
New York and Indiana now become re-
sponsible for the ticket. 1 think there is
every prospect for carrying Indiana. The
division among the democrats in Indiana
incident to Gray's failure to be nominated,
the loss of the leadership of Hendricks,
who was during his lifetime the ablest
democratic leader in the state, together
with Harrison's popularity and the state
pride, gives reasonable assurance that we
will carry Indiana. In New York, Harri-
son will be strong in the country, and
Morton in New York City and Brooklyn.
This, together with the tariff issue, gives
good promise for believing that the re-
publicans have chance to carry New
York, 1 think they can carry New Jersey
for the same reason. Connecticut will be
very close. 1 think Harrison will carry
the Pacific coast, as 1 am informed by
Estee that the Chinese question is dead
issue, and no longer figures in active poll
tics.
"Was Morton selected for his boodle?"
"Not at all, and I believe that if Jay
Gould votes at all, it will be for Cleve-
land"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

FIG. "a sTANCHIoN FOR DEHoRNING
Keep the animals out of sight Of those
Just dehorned, so that when their turn
comes they will not be frantic with the
sight or smell of blood Having secured
an animal in the stanchion, pass the rope
around his neck and doubling it pass the
the loop thus formed over the nose of the
animal. Next pass the free end Of the
rope over one end of the cross piece at
the top of the stanchion (Which has been
left projecting foot or so for the pur
pose), draw the head up as close as posi-
BILE. wrap the rope once around the cross
piece, pass it through the free ring end over
the cross piece again, and have it held by
an attendant. The extra ring is simply q
convenience. After passing the rope over
the cross piece the first time 1t is difficult
to get the rope through the ring already
in use, 1t is important TO bring the rope
back to the bead a. second time in the
manner described, otherwise 1t will slack
and allow the animal to move his head
about too freely
Thus secured to one side, saw off the
opposite horn. Then unfasten and re
fasten on the other side in similar man
ner and remove the remaining horn. No
exact rule can be given as to the place to
saw The best rule probably that can be
given Is TO saw so as to leave from one
fourth to three fourths of the hair bear
ing skin remaining on the horn Ami
mails vary in regard TO the extent of the
skin at the base of the horn. The
thinner skinned animals naturally have
the least, and the thicker skinned the
most The main object is to saw off the
horn even with the head, so that no pro
jecting stub remains No application to
the wounds is needed and ordinarily is
not advisable.
Not only does the animal suffer but the
operation is not pleasant one to a man
of sensitive nerves 1t hurts different
animals differently. and the younger more
than the older usually. in Mr. Hunts
opinion Every one must decide for him
self the ACCESSIBILITY of dehorning 1t has
not been decided yet to the entire salts
faction of the public generally that de
horning Is desirable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
FIG. ROPE AND METHOD OF TYING

To perform the operation are required q
rope, stanchion and a saw Procure
twenty five feet of one. half inch rope and
fasten two three inch rings to one end by
passing the end of the rope through the
rings and braiding it into the rope again,
in a similar manner to splicing
A kitchen saw answers the purpose
fairly we'll, provided it is sharp, strong
and moderately fine. A regular dehorn
ing saw differs from kitchen one in hav
ing stronger back and thicker and
narrower blade. 1t is thus less liable to
break. The blade being narrower the di
rection is more easily changed while saw
ing. The blade can also be reversed, so
as to saw while pulling toward you In,
stead of pushing from you, as is the case
with an ordinary saw.
If strong stanchion is not at hand, set
two strong posts. eight and half feet
long, four feet apart and three feet in the
ground. Set the posts securely The
stanchion must be strong Fig 2, drawn
to the scale Of one half inch to the foot,
will assist in making one, The timber
used is two by six inches, and may be hard
pine or equally strong material. The
lower edge of the top cross piece is five
feet from the ground. 1t is best to have
the stanchion this height so as to be able
to raise the head of the animal well up, as
it is thus more powerless. The side of the
stanchion next the animal is planked up
two feet from the ground. This helps to
prevent the animal from running through
the stanchion while attempting to catch
him. and holds his neck up if he throws
himself, as animals are very apt to do.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
LIGHT AND AIRY.
The Monkey,

The Monkey.
Now the poor consumpuve monkey Is thoroughly
thawed out.
And gathers In the shekeis py shining up a
spout;
Then sits upon the curbstone shivertng in the
cold
While his ancient Roman master grinds out a
chestnut old
On. what sad aff1iction to be chained to a thing
That's letting out Sweet Vioiets" and Spring.
Gentle Spring"
it's bad enough TO hear It while passing on your
way.
But that poor monkey gets it a thousand times a
day
Fed on steady diet Of "Spring, Gentle Spring. +"
would not blame that MONKEY tor doing any.
thing
If he'd kill chat old Italian and thus thin out the
ranks.
I'd see he got a pension and a hearty vote Of
thanks Chicago News
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Harvesting of Grain.

1t is a matter of familiar observation
with regard TO the phenomena which de-
termine the times of harvesting grain
crops that the standing crop ceases to
grow soon after the ears have fairly
formed 1t is evident enough that from
this time forward the grain ripens at the
expense of the leaves or stalks. Hence
the common custom of farmers to cut
grain before fully ripe and leave it to
ripen in sheaves and stocks in order to
avoid loss by shaking
After the beads have fairly formed 1t is
little matter whether the plants remain
connected by their roots or not. In either
event It can be seen that the stalks
gradually dry up and change to straw
from below upwards
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
ELKINS INTERVIEWED.
How the Slate Was Made at
Chicago.

Said he; ave (the Blaine managers)
mad control of the convention from the
very start, and the first thing we did was
organize it. OF course, we didn't pro-
pose to let any of the other fellows get the
organization while we had the power. We
round California wild for Blaine, deter
mined to get up on the platform and
nominate him in a speech when the roll
was called, and we had terrible time get
t1ng them to abandon that programme.
we had to literally buy them off by prom
lsing to elect Estte as permanent chair
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Summer Life on the Hudson.

Summer Life on the Hudson.
Lady Fair lin her summer villa on the
audson)-Perkins, have the Pinkerton guards
had their breakfasts
Perkins-Yes madam; they are now clean.
ing and reloading their Wlnchesters.
"Have the night sentinels come in from
the parkg'
"They have, madam, and they report that
no gangs of tramps he 7e been seen since mid
night"
"Very well. Request the guards to form
ranks and be ready to accompany me-
wish to walk few moments in the garden. ~
Omaha World
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

"Please, sir, have you seen a gentleman
without little girl?" swell, and what if
1 have, little onef" "My Uncle John has
lost me, and / thought if you'd seen a
gentleman without little girl you cou d
tell me where he was."-New Moon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
FREE FOR ALL.

We
upright a mnt
thing
of following sions:
Have
inc
i drepair
O. the next yearY
application
H. H. Hazard Austin,
and for Steck Knbe Whook, Stuyan
Burdett Chicago
prices
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

Chief Engineer Turner, of the Waco
and Bra1os Valley road, has started out
with corps of men for months work,
locating the line of the Brazos Valley
division of the San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass railway.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
He Couldn't Refer to Her.

Newspaper Humorist sarcastically to his
best girD-People may sheer and laugh at my
special line of work, but it brings in the dol
lars just the same.
Best Girl treproachfully>--l hope, Charley
you don't include me- ! never think Of
laughing at your work.-New York Sun
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Looking Out for Number One.

Looking Out Tor Number One,
Bobby Whose uncle has given him dollar
Il wish, you would give me nickel, Uncle
James, instead of dollar
Uncle James tastonished,- But, Bobby. a
dollar is better than a nickell
Bobby-That's the trouble. if it's a dollar,
pa IL want it; ii it's only a nickel, can
have 1.-THE Epoch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
A Wonderful Eject.
Too Much for the unh.

Customer ito Boston barber)-What has
become of that New York man you had last
weekl He was the best barber ever saw.
Boston Barber-Yes, he was an artist; but
he persisted in saying mex gent" for ''next
gentleman" and lad to let him go.-Nev
York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
About Barking dogs.

Tommy, being out walking with his
mother, was much scared at a dog that
barked at him.
"Why, you are a regular little coward.
Don't you know that the barking dog never
bites" said the maternal ancestor.
II know the barking dog never bites, but
now do know that the dog knows itp' was
the fearful reply Texas Siftings
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

ayes, several members of our family have
won illustrious names"
as that soF
zone of my brothers distinguished himself
as an author and another as a soldier"
'That's nothing. Three Of my brothers are
star y!ayers in the best baseball club In the
country. n-Lincoln journal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

In recent issue of Prairie Farmer ap
pears long article, with Illustrations, on
"Dehorning Cattle" by T. F Hunt. of
the Illinois Agricultural exposition, at
Champaign. The method of dehorning
therein described is pronounced as simple,
efficient and expeditions Following are
in brief this description. with two of the
cuts
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Words and Their Uses.

Mrs. Squildig-l suppose, Mrs Snaggs,
that your daughter graduates this year
When do the commencement exercises be-
gina.
Mrs. Snaggs-Yes dear Jennie will be
through college next week DR.. Firstly will
preach the tobaccalaureate sermon next Sun
day.-Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
His Spring Suit.


Belinda, Belinda for charty's sake,
An end to my cardiac agony make.
Relieve my distress that is keen and acute,
And say in a word what you think OF my suit.
Augustus, Augustusi regret that must
Reduce the fond hopes of your heart into dust
And crunble your yearnings in ruin and wreck,
But your suit does not boast of a large enough
check. Judge,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
A Straight Tin.

Young Lady tat the races,-What is meant
by saying. Jack, "He looks like dead sure
winnerF
Jack-A horse that is apt to win the race.
Young Lady-How can one tell horse
looks like that'
Jack-When you see bis nose under the
wire frst.-New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

"Hoy do you feelP asked the Mutton OF
the Sausage Meat
"All cut up" replied the Sausage Meat.
"How are you this mornings"
~ feel quite chop fallen IBID Bits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO FARM
ERS IN ALL SECTIONS.

The Operation of Dehorning Cattle De-
scribed and Illustrated by One Who
Has Practiced the Method with a View
of Deciding Its Advisability.