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married in the same village, in lS0S to Nicto-
riano Machiado, and died in August, 1885, after
union OF twenty-five years, aged IL. de i'm
ploreS your prayers
1t is said that the widower wrote several
more stanzas; but the blackboard not being
big enough to hold them the rest were lost
to the world.
In the choir of this church, and on all
the window lodges skulls are placed, each
labeled on the forehead, and most of them
bearing some startling inscription. Pick
ing them up, one after another, read on
the forehead of the first, Soy Pedro Mo-
reno; un Ave Maria un Paternoster, her
mano peor dios"-"I am Peter Moreno;
give me an Ave Maria and paternoster,
brother, for Gods sake"
Another said, Il am Alphonso Balche;
! anguish in purgatory. On, pray for me,
brother Several bore women's names
but, alas when come to that form. none
could tell whether the face had once been
pretty or plain, and its owner young or
Old, patrician or parvenu. One small
skull said, Il am Richard Joseph de la
MERGED Truxeyne de Anna, who died
April %, 1888, and l am enjoying the
kingdom Of God forever''-for having died
when child, having been duly baptized
into the church, there was no fear of pur-
gatory Tor his sinless little soul.
1t is not ir IN any lack of respect for the
dead that the bones are thus denied the
rest Of the grave, but the idea is that when
they are thus dug up and placed in sight,
with labels on them, they viii not soon be
forgotten, but constantly remind the liy-
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-06-02
GENERAL NOTICES.
who is there, or great or wealthy,

Use SOZJDONT in time, ye sinners,
If you'd masticate your dinners TT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
Daily eagle
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.

Useful Directions About Redyeing Leather
Upholstery and Repairing Furniture.
Upholstery leather coverings and hang
ings that have faded, or the hue of which it
is desired to change, may be dyed or stained
by any of the strong, liquid color dyes gently
heated. So says Decorator and Furnisher,
which gives the following directions:
The leather must be previously tightly
stretched The surface is finished off by lay
ing on a coat Of white Of egg, and going over
the same when dry with polished piece Of
wood shaped like paper cutter. Copperas
will give black color; a solution of indigo,
blue. II the leather is to be vanished, it
should be gently heated
To restore the color to rusty black leather
chairs or sofas the authority mentioned ad-
Vises to take the yolks of two eggs and the
white of one, beat WELL then shake in a bot
tie until like oil, then in small tablespoon
full OF geneva dissolve an ordinary tea lump
Of loaf sugar, make this thick with ivory
black we'll worked in, mix with the egg and
apply to the leather with a brush; after a
few minutes polish with a clean dry brush
bill bright and shining, then set away few
days to harden.
To make furniture paste to cement or fill
Ia blernishes in furniture, especially ma
hogany, the following directions are given:
Eoisten four ounces Of scraped beeswax thor
pughly In turpentile, then TO q quarter of all
ounce of powdered resin add enough Indian
red to bring it to deep mahogany color
Stir ell thoroughly together.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
Frozen Coffee.

Frozen coffee is made, according to a con-
fectioner's recipe, as follows: Take two
quarts of fresh filtered or spring water, If
obtainable, bring it to the boil, then add
half a pound Of the best Old Government
Java coffee, roasted and ground; stir well to-
gether, cover and set aside on the range to
infuse. Stir occasionally for the first ten
minutes, then let it stand i'll warm place
till well settled Now strain the coffee clear
through a fine muslin cloth and add water to
mako two quarts; dissolve one pound Of pull
verified sugar in it and set aside to cool; then
pour it into the freezer, add the whites of
two eggs and freeze the mixture to a scottish
texture. This frappe is generally served in
high glasses. The fourth part Of vanilla
bean is also sometimes infused in the coT g
when making it AMI tends to heighten the
aroma Of the coffee Some persons also add
bali pint of rich cream toiG be ore freezing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
LITERARY LIGHTS

Henry Labouchere was recently summoned
by ;,ree different cabmen for not paying
their fares.
Miss Amelia Barr has just finished novel
of 800 pages of printed matter after six
weeks work.
Alexander Dumas is said to be engaged on
a new comedy, in which he will satirize the
journalistic world.
Vernon Lee, the English author, is de-
cldedly masculine in appearance and fond of
sitting with her legs crossed and smoking
cigarettes
W. E. H. Lecky says that the statement
that the seventh volume of his History of
England" is in the hands of the printer is In
correct
Popes beech, the Beneath the shade
spreading beech displays" named in many
of his youthful poems, has just been discov-
cred to be still standing.
| NJ. lola says it is mistake to regard the
French as a democratic people. No nation is
more welded to aristocratic ideas or fonder
of outward marks of distinction.
Mrs. Humphrey Ward, writer Of Robert
Elslnere," is a niece Of the late Matthew
Arnold. She lives with her husband in Lon
don, and their homo is the model of a literary
Household. Mr.. Ward is an editorial writer
for The London Times.
The eccentricities that have been laid at
the door Of Anleiie Rves did not display
themselves at Newport in the person Of Mrs
Chanler. She was quiet and dignifed and
seemed to take but little pleasure in the full
some hattery showered upon her by Mrs.
Leo Hunter and her satellites
According to Alphonse Daudet literary
people, as rule, have a horror of music.
Leconte dc Lisle and Banville share in this
opinion. The moment a piano opens Con
court frowns and lola follows suit. Daudet
alone among his especial encourage loves
music madly.
Rider HAggard Indignantly denies ttat his
story, Nelson's WILL is largely borrowed
from Charles ALBERT, the French novelist
MIR. Hnsgard is prepared not only to prove
that the fanciful resemblance between the
two books is-save for the tattooing incident
pure fancy, but to show precisely where
be got the idea Of the taetooed viii from
DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes says that be
usually replies to the request for his auto
graph when . card for the signature and q
STAMPED enV0loPe are lncioSec among tho
requests tia. be did refuse was one addressed
to "Miss Olive W. Holnes" He though. the
writer Of that knew too little about him to
have genuine longing for his handwriting.
John Burroughs II one Of those fortunate
writers who will not and need not write unless
they feel inclined Strange to say Of man
who dsvotes his pen to nature, M Bur
roughs never writes in summer BE spends
all his time out Of doors during that season,
laying up material Tor the winters work
He lives within sight Of the Catskill mount
aims and has Q LITTLE farm Of his own.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
prenain- and Cieaninv Kid Gloves.

Mend tear in the leather by working in
button hole stitch around the edges, and then
Draw them neatly together, advises Good
housekeeping The evidences of the repair
will hardly De noticed. When gloves need
Cleaning it is better to send them to some
reputable shop where such work is done. But
IL you must do it yourself, for black gloves
sat a few drops Of the best black ink in a
teaSooonful Of Give oil, apply with feather
ma dry in the sun. Belzine will clean white
gloves, but it VIII hardly do for other colors.
Corn meal, dry, VIII do for light gloves.that
are not much soiled. When at the theatre,
do not let YOU light gloves come in contact
with the ink the programme,
To keep the surface of your Kid gloves
looking well, when you take them of smooth
them out lengthwise until they have about
the same outline that they have on your
hand, and put them in a dry place. If the
gloves are rolled together into q wad the sur
faco will soon present an unpieasing appear
huca.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

There is not much that is remarkably new
in boys habilamentS. A new ulster has been
brought out in thick fancy cloth, with de-
tachable cape and plenty of pockets. The lit
tie boys who wear suits with short trousers
and jacket with belt can have new style
for the square sailor collars which are a dis
tinctive feature in such suits They are now
made to form revers in the front, being cut
all in one. Silk sashes, like military ones,
with silk tassels at the end, are tied below
the waist. A capital tweed like corduroy is
being used for very taunty looking suits, the
tight brooches buttoning at the knee, and
they are completed by waistcoat and loose
overjacket.
In our cut are shown two suits that have
found favor with New York lads. The next
design, made plain and cut to initiate vest,
buttons to the neck. This style is suited to
boys from to 10 years of age.
The Nassau kilt suit illustrated in the Sec
ond figure is designed for boys 10 years of
age. This style is usually made in check and
fine cloths, with a blouse waist, as shown in
the cut. Children'S clothes should be made
as strong as possible and always of good ma
tarialS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

among the vessels, to meet afterward and
sum up the results. The conflict" began
with the attacking squadron blockaded in
Bantry bay and other ports Of Ireland where
an enemy would he expected to strike.
The result was amazing. The squadron Of
attack iran the blockade" "silenced" the
coast defenses and Theoretically ''ravaged
the whole coast from the north end Of Scot
land down and around the southwest coasts
and up to the Notifications on tho Thames"
70 these points the judges unanimously
agreed. And now the British have little
problem Of their own to ponder over-that
is, If we may assume that any hostile nation
will soon come against them with as good
feet as their own theoretical squadron Of
ottacL
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
The Secret Honeymoon"

The latest marriage custom is the 'secret
honeymoon" To the best man" at the
wedding is intrusted the task of selecting a
wedding tour, the direction Of which he is
forbidden by tho dictates of honor to disclose
to either bride OF Bridegroom. When the
happy pair drive off from the wedding they
have sealed envelope handed to them, and
upon opening this they first discover in which
direction their journey is TO be. The practice
is said to give great satisfaction and TO work
admirably. Its good points are that it
throws an air Of pleasing expectation over
the honeymoon which would otherwise be
absent, and prevents any chance Of the bride
and bridegroom wreckins their domestic
happiness by squabbdng as to the direction
Of the Journey. AS a drawback, it may be
suggested that it will give admirable oppor
tunity OF distinction for the practical joker.
Probably the next society drama will be
founded upon the complications Of q secret
honeymoon
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
Novelties in Fine Table Ware.

a new c,-uInb scoop h&s an ivory handle
with an engraved silver blade.
Biscuit boxes. with or without silver tops,
are popular in English wares
Agate and onyz figure in pitchers that are
Bet IL framework of dull silver.
Fihgree enaIneled silver is made into trays
and tete-a -tete sets for tea and coffee
A novelty for the table s an escalloped
butter Shell OF silver with glass lining
Cut glass salad bowls with silver mounts
divide favor with porcelain ones similarly
finished.
An entirely new pattern in silver biscuit
boxes is the double opening box with pierced
partitions
There is fancy for tea trays of silver that
seem to be covered with napkin having
colored border, done in enamels.
A double berry dish of cut glass, divided
In the center by a silver handle and sitting
in frame OF silver wire, ia o seasouabls at
traction.
Dull finished silver is plated like wicker
basket work for cake baskets on the bottom
of which appears to be spread a snowy nap
l-iv 10 90,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
AscEErAINING TIE DISTANCE TO THE NOON

ASCEETAiNING THE DISTANCE To THE HUM
The number of degrees in the anglo MOI
mus therefore be accurately taken. When
shat is done, we also know tho value of the
angle moo; for that must be the difference
between MOI and two right angles. If we
then lay down the lines &c and MO at
the ascertained angles, it is evident that
the line OH must pass through that
point in the heavens which is occupied by
the moon. Now let another observer at A in
the same manner ascertain the angles MAJ
and MAC. He will then be able to lay down
two straight lines &c and Ma. If these are
drawn at their proper angles, the line AN
must also pass through the point in
the heavens occupied by the N ION.
Now, If these two observers come together
they will be able to construct four sided
figure MOCA The two lines OC and AC
viii represent two radi of the earth. The
two lines ON and AN will represent the dis
tance from each observer to the moon. If
this figure is constructed accurately, it will
be found that Mo or Ma is sixty times
longer than OC or AC. That is, the distance
to the moon is sixty times greater than the
radius OF the earth. The later being known
TO be 1900 miles, we have to multiply by
sixty, which gives us 24o, 900 miles as the
distance to the moon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

his career His season WIS successful and
ct the close SAW his star ON the road to pros
perity. During the season he had written
On odd article, half essay and half lecture,
which was Q mass Of nonsense and laughter
and with which he WIS accustomed to amuse
the guests 1T the dinners and receptions in
which he participated At the suggestion of
his friends he delivered the piece as lecture
under the title Of American Antiquities" at
Brainard hall, Cincinnati, on March Is, 1865.
To his surprise the house was crowded, and
netted him over $500. This proved the turn
ing point in his career. From this time till
1888 he continued upon the lecture platform,
appearing in nearly every town and city Of
the United States, and in every instance
making financial success OF those deliv-
cred, the most popular was the one entitled
'Injun Meal" which drew as well at the
end as in the beginning In 1872 he started
The Fat Contributors Saturday Night, after
wards The Cincinnati Saturday Night, q
humorous literary weekly, and the first Of its
class outside Of New York city. He con-
he sold it to syndicate.
During all this period he found sufficient
leisure to be regular contributor to such
JOUrnalS as ne OluCiIluatl lines, 1e1aS
Siftings, New York Weekly, Leland's Cont
mental, Saturday Night, and to the maya
zines. In 1855 he left America and went
abroad. He passed three years in Europe,
devoting his time to the study Of the Latin
languages and doing but little work Of any
sort. This consisted Of a series Of letters
from yankee Tourist in Paris" which
were published In The Paris Daily News,
Texas Siftings, and Saturday Night. In
1885 he returned from Europe in perfect
health and bought an interest in Texas Sift-
ings, of which he Is now the managing edi-
tor He continues his lectures, which are
under the management Of Maj Pond, but
confines his appearances to the eastern and
middle states, editorial duties not permitting
him to go farther away from the metropolis.
Mr. Griswold married in 1857, his wife be-
ing Henrietta NJ. Benson, a daughter Of
Capt H. j. Benson, Of Boston. They have
no children. Personally the famous humor.
list is very popular and congenial, his con-
versation being as clever and entertaining
as his writings. He keeps open house in
New York city, where he entertains liber-
ally large circle Of literary and social
friends
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
The British Navy.

While the Americans have ''gone through
their sweat" and their naval department is
now doing some excellent work, the British
are enjoying" one Of their regular panics
about invasion, and this time apparently
with some reason. They have lately COM
pleted the most stupendous experiment. ever
tried in naval maneuvers-a sham battle on
a scale involving almost the entire circuit of
the British isles. They divided their entire
navy into two squadrons, one for attack, the
other for defense, and arranged for rules by
which any vessel should be considered as dis
abled Thus, a vessel within range of sighted
guns for a given length Of time should be
considered as disabled Torpedoes were used
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

il is the easiest thing possible to keep them
SO Wash them with tepid water and soap
md a flannel Never use a scrubbing brush
as ii seems TO loosen them in their seUJIpc.
hen washed, wine them dry with a soft
cloth ana then rub them well all over with
an old six handkerchief dipped in butter
milk, or very little linseed oil, polishing
them IS YOU 60. This process is only re-
euirci out once week, unless there is a
great al Of dirty traffic. An old chamois
leather is excellent to polish them with
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
A. MINER GRlSWOlC.
He Was the Original Fat Contributor"
and Is n Right Good Fellow.

A. Miner Griswold, who enjoys a national
celebrity both as lecturer and humorous
writer, was born in Oneida county, n. Y, in
1856. His family is well known In the
genealogy of Connecticut during the Seven
teenih and Eighteenth centuries. and origin
ally came from England. He received an
excellent education, passing successfully
through the public school, the academy and
Hamilton college In the last named insti-
tuition he founded the local chapter of the
Delta Kappa Epsilon society, one of the most
powerful literary secret organizations In the
country.
From college he went direct to the news
paper Office, obtaining, in 1858, a situation as
reporter upon The Buffalo Republic and
Times, paper which was afterwards con-
solidated with the present Buffalo Courier
Its editor, Henry ". Fa1on, noted
Wit, poet and journalist Of that
time, soon perceived the talent OF
the newcomer, and put Griswold st work
upon paragraphs, brief dialogue and spicy
items, which were just then coming into
fashion. Matter of this class is known as
fat among typesetters, and Griswold's
copy was soon known in the composing room
as something from our fat contributor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

"James, said the grocer to his new boy.
''you want to push them Goldfish: we're over
stocked on EN- Sail EN- AZ 20 cents, AID if
they don't G., I'll put EN- On the bargain
countAr next week"
You'll End them Goldfish very nice.
ma'am," said James . little later TO an Old
lady customer. they're dirt cheap at 50
cents, an IT'S the last chance you'll have to
buy am at thae price"
is your Goldfish goin' upr
no, maam; they're gotn' On the bargain
counter neg week fer What 70 Kin eas fer
'em.-Tbe EnocA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
The Distance to the Noon.

Popular Science News gives the directions
here presented for ascertaining the distance
TO the moon:
First we require to measure the angle made
by a straight line from the point of observa-
ton to the moon, and another straight line
from the earths center passing through the
point OF observation to the zenith. The Wis
ual ray from the observer to the moon will
be the fir t line ON in the figure below. Any
perpendicular, as a plummet line, at o, the
point Of observation. will exactly coincide
with the straight line from the center of the
earth to the zenith, the point in the heavens
Immediately overhead.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

This windmill was erected at Narragansett
Pier, r. l., to supply water for ten cottages,
and, in its position among the summer cot
tages there, forms very ornamental addi-
ton to tho landscape. The water is supplied
by driven wells, and is pumped up by the
wind power into the reservoir at the top Of
the tower, whence it is distributed by gravity
pressure throughout the ten cottages erected
adjacent to it. 1t has proved adequate for
all demands made upon it, and not only
furnishes an abundant supply of water for
domestic purposes, but provides ample means
of fire protection.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

Mr.. Gladstones study at Hawsrden
castle holds $4,000 volumes. which are
ranged on shelves jueting out into the
room. There is not q book that Mr. Glad
stone cannot lay his hand upon the mo-
ment he wants ii. There sre three writing
desks in this room, one of which is for tho
exclusive use of Mrs. Gladstone. The ex-
premier breakfasts at and dimes at s,
breaking his fast by light luncheon At .
s'cloek.-Harpers Bazaar
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13
Delicious Plain Gingerbread.

Nix together half, cup rlolasses, half tea
spoonful soda, half cup sugar, half teaspoon
ful salt, one tablespoonful ginger, one table
spoonful butter, melted, one cup sour milk,
two and quarter cups flour with half tea
spoonful soda mixed with it. Bake twenty
to thirty minutes.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

BE himself at that
time was extremely
thin, is hing
scarcely more thar
a hundred pounds
Tne lex n me-
passed to the ecii-
toril rooms and
was finally adopted
by him for a nom
de plume" His
humorous work at
tracted so much At
tentlon that be re-
ceiyed compli-
N g ntary oifers
from many edition.
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Il
with soft ends,
which would break
of by contact; SIM
liar projectiles
W ere used, W it b
many other de-
vices for thor
ough tes is, and
competent judges
vy ara Distributed
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-13

For dressy occasions. gray Is much worn
by little people, and these frocks are often
trimmed with gray and gold gallon. A soft
silk sash, or a sash of the material in both
cases fringed at the edges, is loosely knotted
round the waist, the bodice being made as
coat jacket, with broad square flap pockets
at the back The basques are elongated in
rounded form to the hem and bordered with
gallon, SO that the fullness Of the skirt, gath
cred round point at the back, shows be-
tween these two side pieces.
Beige, blue and red are the most generally
worn tones for children, and red or white
cuffs, vests and sashes are introduced as
trimming on many of the dresses made for
girls up to Is years old Red vests and shirts
are also much worn, and the color is often
further carried out by stitchings Of silk on
the top of the tucks, cuffs and collars Gath
cred frillings and 1ouncings of red or neu-
trail tints look extremely well. There is a
yellowish red fame color, which as the sea-
son advances will appear with gray on many
of the new frocks for juveniles. The new
color par excellence is a more decided tone Of
brown with red in it, and the style Of the
immediate future for children is the Direc-
toire. Very pretty frocks can be made after
this fashion.
Fig 1. illustrates an overall or apron for
little girls, that will be found quite protec-
ton to the dress worn underneath. 1t is
prettfer in effect than these garments usually
are and may be worn mornings in place of
regular frock. It may be made of blue linen
or other fabric. The bands and belt are Of
bright embroidery. The full sleeves admit
of dress being worn underneath the over
all without discomfort to the little wearer.
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