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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
Wouldn't Be Outdone.

Another story which Gen. Sheridan was
fond of telling at the dinner table, after the
coffee had been served and the ladies had re-
tired, went somewhat like this, am toldi
There was jealous chaplain OF the Army
of the Potomac, who lad called on colonel,
noted for his profanity, to talk Of the relig-
ious interests Of his men After having been
politely motioned TO q seat On the chest, the
chaplain began:
Colonel. you have one OF the finest regi-
ments In the army"
II believe so,n said the colonel in reply.
do you think" pursued the chaplain,
''that you pay sufficient attention TO the re-
ligious instruction Of your menP
We'll, don't Know doubtfully replied
the colonel.
"a lively interest has been awakened in
the - Massachusetts,, the parsoa went on
10 say. "The Lord has blessed the labors Of
his servants, and ten hare already been bap-
tized"
sis that soF' excitedly cried Che colonel,
and then turning 10 ths assendant, added;
Sergeant major, hare ffteen men detailed
Immediately for baptism; III be blsnked If
I'll be outdons By any Massachusetts resi-
men.r-Nav York Tribune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
GRANTS OLD TEACHER DEAD.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. PA telegram
was received here today announcing the
death in MaysvilIe, KY, of Mr. w W.
Richeson, who was at one time Gen.
Grants school teacher. He was native
of this state; went to Kentucky, and en-
gagged in his life work of teaching. When
Grant became president he remembered
his old preceptor, and wrote rendering him
an office, which was declined. The old
gentleman said that be would not exchange
the work he loved so well for any Office in
the country. He was among the first stu
dents at the University of Virginia, and
often recalled an invitation he had receiv-
ed from jefferson to meet him at Month
cello
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
THE NAVY.

New YORK, Dec. 25.-All was activity
on the new steel cruiser Boston to-day in
taking the ammunition out of her prepar-
atory to fumigating the ship to destroy the
yellow fever germs. The coal bunkers
will have to be emptied and all the stores
taken from the vessel. 1t will probably
take about two weeks to prepare the vessel
for fumigation. 1t is not known whore
she will go for the remainder, OF the win
cruise. Work on the steel cruiser Atlanta
is almost finished and she will probably
come out of the dry dock on Thursday.
The Richmond has received sailing orders
and will set sail Wednesday for South
America, touching at Fortress Monroe on
the WaY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
TuEUlINOIs sFNATORsHlp

SPRINGFIELD, H., Dec. 25.-The Illinois
legislature will meet January 7. There
viii be a very spirited contest for speaker,
as there are several who desire this posi-
ton. There viii be no opposition to the
reelection Of Hon. Shelby NJ. Cullom as
L. S. senator on the part of the Republi-
cans, and as they win have thirty-two ma
iority on joint ballot his reelection is as
sured. The Democratic members will cast
their vote as a complimentary one for
either Gen. John M. Palmer or Hon. VIM.
R. Morrison, who was Logan's opponent
in the last senatorial race,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
EDITOR OF A CHRISTMAS TREE.

ST. LOUIS, Dec 25-There was rare
scene at the Exposition building to-day.
the occasion being distribution of pres
ents by the Dispatch, Christmas
trees, etc, to the children of the poor
After the entertainment John J. Jennings,
Of the Post-Dispatch, originator of the
Christmas tree project and by whose
efforts it was chiefly carried out, was pre-
sented with an elegant gold watch by
citizens committee
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
yercr TO Go Aczfn.

A fact in relation to the death Of
Washington, not generally known, may
be stated The day after his death the
clock IN the Masonic lodge In Alezan-
dria, Of which he WIS member. was Sc.
at the hour and minute OF his demise.
Then the clock was stopped. and it has
never been permitted TO run. nor have
tho hands been moved siace.-WssStng
ten Star.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
NEW SABBATH MOVEMENT

New YORK, Dec 25.-Rev Wilbur f
Crafts of this city, resigned his pastorate
today 10 accept the position of field secre-
tary in the American Sabbath Union.
which recently met in Washington. Gen.
erai y. o. Howard has also accepted a po-
siuon on the executive committee. and
Rev. DIR. Nc Ar,hur's vice presidency. An
effort will be made TO organize a State
Sabbath association in all the states.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
ATE THIRTY QUAIL IN THIRTY DAYS

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-The little black-eyed
wife of q. p. Titus, who made a bet OF 500
with her husband that she could eat thirty
quail in thirty days, finished her task this
afternoon. Speaking about her wager
Mrs. Titus said.
4 don't see why thirty quails should
hurt me any more than one, think the
trouble with most people who start 20 eat
so many quails in certain length of time
is that their stomachs are burned out with
liquors. l never touch liquor of any kind
not even Apollnaris water Just common
everyday lake water, or tea and coffee is
good enough for me"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

Take the bull by the horns" is an Old
adage, but you take Dir. Bulls Cough
Syrup by the teaspoonful a few drops
for a child. One bottle will save the lives
of family. For coughs, colds bronchitis,
ETC., it is excellent and safe. % cents.
In the treatment of rheumatism, neural
gia, sciatica, tic douloureux, semicrania,
overestimated. 1t kills pain. Price 25
cents bottle.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
An UNPRINCIPLED VILLAIN.

HIAwATHA, Kan, Dec. 25.-About three
months ago DR.. Wildam located here
and won the affections of Mrs. NJ. Collins,
widow worth some $1,000. After living
with her some time she demanded a mar
riage and they went to Seneca, where a
mock ceremony was gone through with.
Life becoming somewhat odious to the
couple in Hiawatha because of their I'M
lawful cohabitation, and they gave it out
that they were going to Seattle, Wash,
but at Cameron, Mo. the doctor stepped
out to obtain cup of coffee and has not
since been seen, leaving Mrs. Collins to
return to Hawatha as best she could. The
doctor is now supposed to be in Birming-
ham, Ala, and steps will be at once taken
to apprehend him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
The noyal Glass Eye.

Young men in America who so IN for Sin
gle eyeglasses simply because Il Is dons By
distinguished individuals whom they bare
seen or heard about VIII be cheered to learn
t5et Prince George Of Greece hss szksa tc
wearing one, and that the crown prince Of
Sweden is Initiating him, though nsssaer OF
these royal yorns gents Is troahied with de-
fece:ve eYesigha-Lcndon Coz. New York
SIN
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
rnuz prursnr q. rzasn..

EarE dipPing Is ca tks Increase ..
Lewistcn- In fscs It's p<2rt1cs Is grow
ing quite The fashson- T1z ts-vsess
do1i inhale {, e I'D Ger gTandfskasrs.
they make whas Il called - ssaeaT wifh
castle sap, s1d aha: cot. sod apply IL
ds1cs.aly. volpfsaesziy 10 tss rsstalA
4 species q Md IasoxinGtSzc Il exid Be-
result T~szstv-sys rou8as q r.za h
ons tob4coonss's CIDER fcr -ssk- Il
oores IN CT hl4ddess - hsg a. yozr
hez.d srsd - s5isd - Ouch eseaze.-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

"You VII find this medicine Just rs
thing fc1 sickiy children" said the drug
gist. '1frs the finest tonic made, ard
VIII increase their appetite 20 par cent
II THAT'S the Gaze replied the man,
81 don't want any CT L. ! hare seven
children Ia the house and they can a.
ready eat more than can give them -
New York Sun
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
ADJiJOSED INSANE.

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 25.-J. C. Bigger,
formerly a prominent Texas Republican
and United States district attorney under
Arthur's administration for the North
Texas district, was adjudged insane and
taken to an asylum today. Bigger was
formerly Grand Army post commander
here
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
WEATHER BULLETIN. .

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
Dec. 25.-Tbe indications for twenty-four
hours, commencing Wednesday, December
26. at a. m. are as follows;
For Missouri: Rain. turning into snow;
decidedly colder winds, becoming north
westerly.
For Kansas and Colorado: Light snow,
followed in Colorado by fair, colder north
erly winds.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

There will be a special meeting OF the
directors of the Women's Benevolent
home and hospital at Mrs. Martin Hellarfs
Wednesday, December &c, at p. IN. Every
director is earnestly requested TO be pres
emit BY order of the president.
Mrs II. HELLAR
Mrs n q MrTV1snE sersy
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26
Mrs. D. G. MILLrsoS, sec'y.

The yellow Tea" will be given by the
z. S A. ladies this afternoon from to 6
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. f. VI
Packer, corner of Lewis street and Topeka
avenue. Members are requested 10 bring
their friends
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

Il has been computed By westera
statisrcian that the people Of tie United
States spend more than 81 -, 60 every
yezx for Chewing gum.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

Every woman interested in organizing a
Wouan's Council is requested to meet at
the First Presbyterian church tomorrow
Thursday at 5 p m. An invitation has
been given 70 most of the womau's socie-
ties IN the city. II any have been missed
you are hereby invited to be present.
Mrs PRoy MAYOR, Ch'mE.
Ms. Or. SToNER, Ssc'y.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

The paste and family return their sin
cere thanks TO C. E. Jones and II. l.
Smithson for two fine christmas turkeys;
TO Mrs. Mary T York for several jars OF
fruit. and 10 Mrs. NJ NJ Murdoch for a
beautiful floral gift. VI. l. GATES.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

Originality Is the faculty Of adapting
an old idea to q new occasion Squire
Hobbs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-26

Liable to Service at the Ago Of 17-Half
Million Armed Men Always Ready
for Service-Every Man a soldier-uow
the People Take 1t.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
AFFECTS THE PRICE OF COAL.
Result Of the Great strike.-Status Of the
Labor Trouble.

READING, Pa, January 6.-Notices have
been sent to the iron manufacturers of the
Scbuylkill Valley that in consequence OF
the miners strike, an advance in the price
pf furnace sizes OF coal of :5 cents per ton
has been made, 10 take effect imcdiately
A number of orders filed previous 10 the
strike. but which were only filled in part,
were duplicated thes week.
The advance in the price of coal will seri-
ously affect manufacturers. and n number
of them will close their establishments.
Reports received here late this afternoon
show that two Reading coilieries are in
operation, the Brookside and Suffolk,
neither having near a full complement Of
men. The Reading Company expect to
bring down about $40 cars of coal tonight
principally from individual collieries. All
is Quiet in the coal regions, no disturbance
being reported anywhere-but suspension
is about as complete as it is possible to
make il as far as the Reading Company is
concerned. Superintendent 5. Il. Whiting
had q conference with Presidcq Orbin, in
Philadelphia this afternoon ovefthe situa-
ton. 1t is said that the proposition about
being offered to the miners as individuals
i. that if they will go To work, the company
will pay them the per cent. advance, bur
will not treat with them rs an orgzniza-
ton. 1t is reported tonight that the Read
ing officials are becoming alarmed at the
magnitude of the strike as they did not
calculate the men would return out 50
solidly.
1t is reported that the Reading Company
win try to start several of their largest Col
lierics near Shenandoah, to get out furnace
coal If the company can keep half dozen
collieries running the officials say that they
can tide over the crisis until matters adjust
themselves.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06

A large number Of dealers and connois-
seurs were attracted to gallery in Pail
Mall when the new monster gem that will
be known Asrong notable specimens of
precious stones as the Orange diamond
came under the hammerf for the first time.
It was the last lot offered for the day, and
was described as "a magnificent colored
brilliant, weighing 115carats about ten car
ats I. vier than the Koh-i-noor,, mounted
y: {. brooch, with border Of very large
white brilliants. The stone was found
in the Orange river, and is of decided
orange hue. 1t was cut in London and made
into brooch, being surrounded with a
circle Of sixteen large white briiliants.
The appearance Of the gem is striking; in
stead Of sparkling and glowing, it seems
to catch the light in large waves, which ii
sends gliding and dancing over its surface.
II was examined with great interest by
those present; but when Mr.. Foster at
tempted to find purchaser nobody offered
a bid As tentative figure Mr.. Foster
suggested f5, 900, which, amid discourag
ing silence. lie soon reduced to e, 900 and
g., 900 Waiting IN vain for short time,
Mr. Foster announced that there was no
bid. SO that the jewel would remain in the
hands Of its present owner.-Pall Mall
Gazette.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06

One picturesque character is generally
lacking from the hill top-the beggar.
Dirty and charming as he may be, he II
relegated to one Of the principal Pinci0
approaches-the Spanish steps and the
ptazza a. their summit, were his progeny
especially the Nettsnese from the Cam
pagna. swarm to hearts content All,
but isn't he beauty Of a beggars he or
she, but especially he, for the Spanish
steps people are Of the beggar upper ten,
and take up such q nenal occupation
only when their regular trade rs models
becomes slack. or when the only other
allowable calling in comport with their
dignity becomes unprofitable-that Of
flower selling. But who, say, can re-
fuse those great liquid brown eyes Of .
soldo, even il he doesn't want bunch Of
violets, and who anyway can refuse to
look at the superb coloring of the CAM
pagnese costumes as the models throw
themselves into the abandonment of q
Thousand unstudied pastures on the steps.
They are honester, too, this motley
crowd, than some who aren't beggars. A
little ragamuffin of them who takes q
liking to you will often come running. up
TO you with his buttoDhole bouquet and,
ucitis stNhihS ~ III, VIII NC pii III JiHy.
Astonished indeed you are the first time
this extraordinary occurrence takes place.
BY and by, repeated experiences show you
that it is an ebullition Of gratitude on the
part Of little Giulio or Giovanni for sun
dry coppers which from time to time
you've tossed him. He'll be glad Of fu-
ture tossings, too, for begging has no ele
ment of disgrace here, but rs pay for his
free gft-never' Hence, joy and woe to
him who, daily passing that way, comes
to know and fancy any Of the models.
His stock of small change somehow will
grow beautifully less, but he will revel in
the free nature of color and form and Gra-
cious manner, which one may find at all
times, like wild yet clustering flowers
clinginG to these SUMMED steps.-Rome
Cor. Cleveland Leader.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
In . Big Telegraph once.

1t takes nearly thousand operators to
accomplish day's business in the West
ern Union. Some of these work in the
daytime and some at night, and others do
nothing except relieve the regular sta6
while, in relays Of fifty or seventy-five,
they 60 up stairs for luncheon. Thus
there Is no pause in the eternal rattle Of
the machines. The problem Of perpetual
motion is solved in that room as much as
Il ever can be solved. The messages that
come into the ONCE are treated pretty
much In the same way as those that 60
out. Tho operators who receive them
write them out ON blanks and send them
whizzing of in tiffy to the little girls in
the grand stand. When they are stamped
for identification they are dropped down
through sliding tube to the basement
door. A mirror at the bottom enables
one to see directly through six stories and
catch glimpses Of the pig tails and curly
bangs up in the lofty grand stand. As
the messages drop they are taken ont,
slid through steam rollers that copy them
and drop them ON = revolving. endless
belt that takes them OF to the routing
clerks and she messengers. System Is
always simple even in its most compiica-
ted forms. That is what system means.
New York Tribune.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
IT, Resulf pf Debt.

A japanese proverb says that . friend G:
hand Is better than al your relations at
distance, 80 little money in your pocket
Il better than all the credit in the world
1t is astonishing sometimes how much
little money will buy, and equally sur
prising how quickly . bill reaches q hun
dred, and yet We may have little to show
for it. One purchasing on credit buys
rashly and generously; he does not think
of pay day, which seems Ear Of, certain
like death, but a. remote and intangible.
1t Is SO easy to buy things in this way,
one hardly stops to count the cost, by
this method II almost seems as il all the
things We covet grew ON trees, and all we
had to do was TO put out her hands; We
seem to be fed and clothed as If by a
miracle, and it IL surely miracle if we
pay the bill due in due season. To con-
tract bill IL to contract an obligation, to
give another the advantage: we believe
that half the forgeries and embezzlements
In the country are the direct result OF
debt Half the paralysis and heart
disease which ends mems lives in their
heyday may be traced to the worry con-
scQuent upon debt; worry kills more peo-
pie than work, or love, or any disease. It
writes wrinkles in the face, it discolors
the skin, makes the hair fall out and en-
courages dyspepsia.-Harper's Bazar.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06

WHAT THE SHAKERs BELIEVE ABOUT
DIsEAsE.-They have learned from many
years experience that nine-tenths Of oil the
diseases Of mankind arise from imperfect
digestion Of food; for this reason they have
spent years Of labor In preparing the Sna-
ker Extract Of Roots (Segel's Syrup) aud It
operated like charm In all cases Of indi-
gestiOn.
1t Is not what We eat that makes US
strong, but that which we digest This ID
the doctrine of the Mount Lebanon Shakers.
People who are weak and languid, tired and
feeble often wonder. The reason Is that
the food eaten does not give strength be-
cause it Is not digested. The Shaker Ex-
tract of Roots (Siegel's Syrup) will restore
the digestion to . healthy condition and
drive away the headache. the pains In the
side and back, the distress after eating, and
make the sleep afford rest.
b. B. Moore. druggist, at Champlain, y.
Y, writes: I'VE are using your medicine
In my family for constipation, resulting
from dyspepsia, with the most satisfactory
results.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06

The general condemnation by the Repub-
lican press OF the eight Republican Sena-
tors who bolted the Republican caucus had
the effect of bringing from them yesterday
statement of their side of the case. The
manifesto recites the whole history of the
combine Of the thirteen Senator'S, stating
that the scheme to parcel out the offices
among the friends in the combine, was
made in the Lincoln Club rooms at Cincin-
pati. They claim that such schemes as
this defeat the object OF the caucus and
that this iustiiies their course.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
Houas ProceedinRA.

WASHINGTON. January 6.-The Chaplain
made extensive reference in his prayers -
the death OF the late Secretary Manning
Mr.. Stewart of Georgia, introduced . bill
authorizing National banks 10 take liens on
real estate for loans OF money.
THE bill prohibits National banks from
taking real estate on loans made for more
than One-half OF the assessed value Of the
real cstate.)
bin was introduced by Mr.. Snyder, Of
West Virginia, appropriating $1,000 for
the enlargement of tie public building st
Charleston, West Virginia.
Mr. Cox was announced as a member OF
the Board OF Regents of the Smithsonian
Institution.
The standing committees were announced
by the Speaker.
Mr.. Grout. of Vermont, introduced bill
Ia reduce postage on fourth class matter;
also bill {. enable the people to name
their l,estmasters.
Mr.. Randall moved that the House cd
journ until MONDAY, stating that he did 20
10 enable the committees TO organize and
prepare business from the first of the week.
The House then at 10 p. m. adjourned un-
iii Monday.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
work Of ..N.poleon. Of Finane..r

LONDON, January 6.--Reliable informa-
ton from Brussels states that the authors
of the forged letters which were sent to the
Gar have been ascertained To be clique of
financiers. who were desirous of facilitating
the Bulgarian loan. The Brussels authority
for this statement says that the Orleanists
are innocent of any participation in the
fnrperis,S
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
Alt Rheun

With its intsnss itching. dry. hot skin, often
broken into painful cracks, and the little
wstery pimples, sftea causes indescribable
suffering. Hoed's Sarsaparills has wonder
full power over this disease. 1t purifss the
blsod and sxpels the hunor, And the skin
heals without scar. Send for book con-
taining many statements Of cures, to c. l.
Hood 4 Co., Apothecariss. Lowell, Mass.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-01-06
Bills by Ohio Nemhsrs.

WASHINGTON, January 6.-Ohio members
have introduced private bills in the Houss,
mostly for pensions as follows: By Mr..
Boothman. 10 remove the charge Of deser-
tion against the military record of David
A Hsmlin: by Mr.. Kennedy. TO pension
Thorlan Jones, Henry Newyear and Mary
}. McCaf1erv; by Mr.. Yoder, for the relief
Of George I. Silver, Joseph Matthews and
Amos Shelyie