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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-13

We have complete line of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
tees, township treasurer, justice OF the
peace, constable and road overseer Orders
PROMPTLY filed Correspondence solicited.
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
d1O9-tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-13
FOR SALE.

Improved and Unimproved City Property
on the best improved streets in the city.
Lots on the inside on street car lines and in
outside additions Suburban lots on the east
side in Maple Grove addition.
Business lots and business blocks for sale
at special bargains Several fine tracts near
the city for sub-dividing and plating.
Improved farms and grass lands in all
parts of the county; also ranches in this and
adjoining counties.
All parties wishing to buy would do well
to call and examine my list before buying
elsewhere.
W. A. THOMAS,
the Oldest Real Estate Agency In Wichita.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-06-02
VORACIOUS REPTILES.
Naturalist auckland Describes How a Ply
thon Takes His Dinner.


1t is not every one who has seen a
python take meal. 1t is usually averse
to dead food; but it is partial to live
rabbit, or a chicken, or a guinea-pig,
or by preference a rat. The python
seems to know that the rat will try to
escape and he gives it no time or
quarter With arapidity that can hardly
be conceived he seizes the rat with his
mouth and the fatal coil passes around
the creature, squeezing all the life out
of it and reducing the body to the form
of an elongated sausage, which the
snake lubricates with its own slime
and swallows entire, If fowl is put
into a python's cage the snake some
times seems to take no notice, and the
frightened bird, finding that no harm
comes to it, begins to ruff1e its feathers
and to peck about occasionally trying
its beak on the snakes skin. But after
awhile the end of the python's tail may
be seen to culver with a strange emo
ton, whilst the small, black, beady
eye is fixed upon the fowl. Suddenly
there is a CONFUSION. The snake has
moved and the fowl has disappeared.
and can only be discovered by the end
of a feather or two protruding from
the coils in the python's neck which
have crushed the birds life out. In its
natural state the python will catch a
deer or a wild pig and crush it in the
powerful coils of its neck. There is a
well-authenticated story of a large py-
thon having caught two wild sucking
pigs simultaneously, crushing both with
the same coil of its neck. In the case
of the python mentioned above, which
was killed by the horns of the buck that
it had swallowed, the snake must have
been able to break all the bones of the
body, but the stays horns were proba-
bly, too sharp and pointed to be easily
crushed, and the snake rashly took the
chance of digesting them in its stomach.
No stories of python killing man ever
came to my knowledge, but one of the
keepers at the Calcutta Geological
Gardens had his arm much injured one
morning by python coiling itself on il
and squeezing it severely before tn;
man could be rescued. -L0agmGn'
Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-06-02
What Causes Headache.
Overstucly.

Overstudy.
Overwork in doors.
Want of fresh air in bed rooms.
Nervousness. however induced.
Want of abundant skin-exciting ex-
ercise.
The excitement inseparable from a
fashionable life.
Neglect of the ordinary rules that
conduce to health.
Over-indulgence in food, especially
of Stimulating character.
Weakness or debility of body, how
ever produced. This can only be
remedied by proper nutriment.
Work or study indoors, carried on in
an unnatural or cramped position of
body.
Literary men and women ought to
do most of their work at standing
desk, lying down now and then to ease
brain and heart and permit ideas to
flow. They should work out of doors in
fine weather-with their feet resting on
a board, not on the earth-and under
canvas in wet weather 1t is surprising
the good this simple advice, if followed,
can effect. Pioneer Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-06-02
Why Johnny Was late.

A Grabbed old bachelor who teaches
school not far from Austin was very in
dignant at little Johnny Flapjack-the
only son of Mrs. Flapjack, and she a
widow--for coming late.
"a couldn't help being late" sobbed
Johnny.
"Why not?"
because ma has done been and got
married yesterday, and l had to wait
for my breakfast"
Got married, has sheP Any thing
to make You late at school What
won't she do next l wonder?"-Ie1aS
SihinqS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-06-02
MEMORIAL DAY.

Far down midst Southern mountains
Where lonely pine-trees stand
And where the silvery mist-like moss
Has laid it's soft gray hand,
Where through the silent forest
No voice eer echoes, save
The sweet wild song OF birds that throng,
There lies soldiers grave.
And no stone tells the story,
And no words tell his name,
And in the list of battles fought
He bears no share OF fame.
His was the soldiers spirit
To do and dare and die,
But not for him in the forest dim
The shout of victory.
@'Died on the march - the saddest
Words that comrade writes;
AS brave a soldier, though, as he
Who in the front rank fights;
For him no drums are muffled,
Nor pomp, nor funeral signs,
But comrades tried who marched beside
Laid him beneath the pines
When we, through all the country, -
Honor the soldier dead,
And wreaths of choicest flowers are brought
And words of praise are said -
Far of amid the mountains
Who marks the grave so lone?
VIII no one make for soldiers sake
A wreath-a prayer-not one!
All, yes for tender Nature
Loves well to mark the spot,
And over all that lonely mound
She strews forget-me-not-
She knew with what true courage y
His fresh young life he gave,
And flowers whose eyes reflect the skies
Each year sends to his grave.
What matter If that soldier
Did wear the Blue or Gray,
For brave and strong must be the heart
That gives its life away.
Not theirs alone the glory
Who share the battles din,
a hero he who valiantly
Meets death though others win.
While we with martial music
Honor the soldiers name.
Unfurl the flag and deck the graves
OF those who earned its fame,
On many lonely hill-sides,
BY forest, vale and sea,
There Nature brings her offerings
That none unmarked may be.
Ada .StelCar Shelton, in Springfield, (Afass }
Republican,.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-06-02
PRESERVING THE HAIR.
Valuable Suggestions, Evidently Offered
by a Married Man.

by a Married Man.
A young gentleman, whom we never
suspected of vanity, but whose evident
tendency to badness we have often de-
plored, asks us how to preserve the
hair. He requests that our reply be
strictly confidential but knowing the
character of the postmistress in his
town, we prefer to run no risks, and
accordingly answer in cold type.
There are several well accredited
methods of preserving the hair. Per-
sonally, we have tried none of them,
but have kept careful record of those
recommended by our baldest friends.
To avoid any invidious distinction be-
tween them we submit the several
methods in alphabetical order:
A-Arrogate no authority in the
household.
B-Be in every night as early as a
shutter can be procured.
Garry up coal when requested.
D-Don't dictate.
Eat what is set before you.
Fix the fire before going to bed.
G-Govern with wisdom the dog.
Hold your tongue when addressed.
Incline to instant obedience.
Join nothing-except stovepipe.
keep off the carpet.
Look sweet when lulling the baby.
M-Make merry with the wood pile.
N-Never look new bonnet in the
bill.
O-Ostracisc yourself when the sew
ing circle meets.
P-Practice perfect patience.
Q-Quash every querulous complaint.
R-Render yourself scarce in house,
cleaning time.
S-Spend and be spent for the Sisters
of Timbuctoo and the House for Incur
able Hottentots.
TEND door.
U-Upset nothing.
V-Vanish when callers come.
W-Watch the kerosene lamp and
don't let it smoke.
X-Xplain when called upon.
Y-Yearn for mother-in-law.
Z-Zeus, remember, often and again
gave in to Juno; and he had ambrosial
locks Burlington Free Press,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-06-02

the next issue of the McCook Democrat, and
the reunited couple began the new year to-
0ether, at Akron, Colorado.-Frona W. Cal
III, ia, Y1,,kee Blade
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
RELIGIOUS BULLETIN,

CHURCH or THE 1MMACULATE CONCEPTION-Rev John A. Mulcahy, pastor; Rev F. Fl. Finnegan, Rev James J. Walsh and Rev J. H. O'DOnnell. assistants. Mass at 7OO 800, 300 and 10:30 m. Vespers at 3:3O p. m. Sunday school at p. m.
 SECOND CoNGREGATIoNAL CHURcH-Rev J. e. Davenport pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and ?. m. Sunday school at 12 m. Young people s meeting at 5:45 p. m.
 ST. PArRIcK's CHURCH-Rev J. H. Duggan, pas tor; Rev J. Curtin, assistant Mass at zoo, ,8:30 and 1030 a. m. Vespers at p. m. Sunday school at 8:30 a.
 SECOND ADVENT CHURCH-L F. Baker, elder. Services at 10:3O a. m. and z D. m. Sunday school at 12 m. Young peoples meeting at 5:45 p. m.
 ST ANNE's FRENcHD CHURcH-Rev Joseph W. Zones, pastor. Mass at S:30 and 10:45. Sunday school at p. m. Vespers at 4p. m.
 FIRST UNCONVENTIONAL CHURCH-Rev Joseph Anderson, D. D., pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and TOO p. m.; Sunday school at 12 m.
 METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURcH-Rev w w. Bowdish, D. D., pastor: Services at 10:3O a. m. and p. m. Sunday school at 12 m.
 CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEARr-Rev Hugh Treanor, pastor. Mass at s:3O and 10:3O a. m. Vespers at p. m.
 ST JoHN's EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev Edmund Rowland, pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and z D. m.
 1O:3O a. m. and 700 D. m Bible school at 12 m pastor Services at 1O3O a. m. and 700 p. m
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Rev R. w. Micou pastor. Services at 1030 and p. m.
 SIMONsvILLE MIssIoN-Sunday school at 300 p. Prayer meeting at 700 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Tho Rights of Inventors.

When an inventor brings out something that accomplishes useful purpose not before accomplished, or does this better or moro economically than 1t has been done, it is req sonably certain he has invented something in the value of which he has an interest. And this point is the one that is overlooked by those who declaim against the rights of in- ventors in favor of some one who tried to do something similar twenty years before. The very fact that the party who tried first did not succeed is fairly good evidence that he did not make the invention. All recent con- struction of patent law is in favor of sustain ing the inventor who accomplishes some thing, as against the man who has tried and failed, even though the means used are very similar. And this is justice and common sense. The patent laws are presumably in the interest of the public, and the public is interested in the inventor to exactly the ex- tent that it is benefited by him.-American MachiniSt,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
NUTMEG CRAVINGS.

The man who was in charge of the South Norwalk draw bridge at the time of the re- cent accident there has been discharged for negligence.
 William Starkey, form erly clerk of the New Haven city court, has disappeared from Chicago where he was awaiting trial on charge of jury bribing
 John Seitner of Hartford, aged twenty three years, fell while trying to board a railroad train at Niagara Falls, Thursday, and was run over and fatally injured.
 A suit for $5,OOO damages has been brought against the Housatonic railroad company by the parents of Starr Lent, in jured by the cars at a crossing in Norwalk.
 The buttons cut from the dress on the body of the woman found drowned at Madison, have been idetified as belonging to Mrs Israel Hall of Meriden The iden- tifcation was make by a sister of the dead woman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Method In Her Madness.

Bachelor (whom Brown has brought homo to dfRner)-Does your wife always kiss you, Brown, when you return from the office!
 Brown-Yes, always, never fails.
 Bachelor with sigh)-Ah, it must be de- lightful to have cozy home like this and a lovely little wife to greet you with kiss.
 Brown (also with sigh)-Yes, she kisses me to discover if have been drinking any thing.-The Epoch.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Totally Destroyed by Fire.

The residence of D. F. White, on the Derby turnpike, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. MT White, who is an invalid, escaped with his life, but was compelled to leave large sum of money in the house. The loss on the house and furnishings is about $2, 300, covered by in surance The origin of the fire is un- known
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Ahead of the Doctor.

Doctor-I'm afraid you don't take the baby out doors often enough.
 Mother-Nonsense. She catches cold every time she goes out. I'm sick of this air bath foolishness.
 "But, my dear madame, you know flowers can't get along without sunshine"-
 "Well, flowers can't get along without wet feet, either. ."-Omaha World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26

See Rubey's adv, 2nd page.
 Excellent secondhand Upright Pianos little used, B. Shoninger &. Co. See adv Good bargains in Organs, good as new, easy terms, B. Shoninger & Co. Sc adv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Conlon Bros. & Co., have hundreds of Kilt suits for children at low prices.
 Waterbury One Price Clothing Co., large line of Summer Suits
 Fine line of Black sateens at E. T. Turner & Co.'S to-day.
 Hats Hats Hats in great variety at IChase's
 Go to Nugent for an Egg Milk Shake"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-26
Nationa, Ren,n,,can Delegates.

The national republican delegates from this state met in Hartford yesterday after noon for the completion of arrangements for Chicago They dined at Heublein's cafe. They will start for Chicago in two parlor cars Saturday evening, June l6.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18
Oieo.

At his home, in Berkeley county, w.
Va, Feb. 18th, 1888, Of paralysis, Mr..
Joshua G. Tahler, aged about 10 years.
Near Leetown, Jefferson county, w.
Va, February 18th, 1888, James Davis,
aged 8 years, 10 months and II days.
At his residence. "Thorn Dale Fam
near Martinsbnrg, w. Va, Feb. IL, '8S,
of general debility, Mr.. f. II. Shepherd,
in the 72nd year of his age.
At his residence, near Martinsburg,
w. Va, Thursday, Feb. 8, 1888, of
Spasmodic Asthma, Mr.. Thornton Hem
shaw, aged SO years, 2 months and Gay.
The last years of Mr.. Henshaw's life
were ones of sorrow and trials, he hav-
ing sustained heavy pecuniary losses
and about two years ago his only son
was taken from him, but he bore up
under his burdens manfully, and now,
we are glad to believe he has entered a
far brighter and happier life, where sor-
row never enters. He leaves widow
to mourn his loss who has our sincere
sympathy in her great aflliction,
The funeral services were from 1 rinity
Episcopal Church and were conducted
by Rev. II. ID. Roller.
AT the residence Of bis son John, in
Martinsburg, w. Va, on Sunday, Feb.
IL, 1888, of paralysis of the heart, Mr..
John Il. Boyd, ST., in the nth year or
his age, and eldest son Of the late Gen
eral Boyd. He was the father of Messrs
Clarence, John e. and Hunter Boyd,
all of whom live to mourn his loss.
One OF our Oldest citizens he retain-
ed perfect activity of both mind and
body up to the time of his death, and
was known and esteemed by all in our
community. His funeral was from the
Presbyterian Church on Tuesday morn
lag and the interment at Bunker Hill,
where large number Of his friends
assembled TO pay the last honors to him
they held in such high esteem. The
Rev. f. M. Woods preached a very
learned and able funeral sermon.
On Maple Avenue, this city, February
9th, 1888, at the age OF two years, 10
months and % days, Lula Ethel Rentch
daughter of George w. and Anna Bell
Rentch. Lula was sweet little girl
and great favorite on Maple Avenue.
Her sprightly greeting, bright face and
cheerful smile will be missed by many
who have been accustomed to pass that
way. Her funeral took place from the
home of her parents, and many friends
gathered to express their interest and
sympathy. The text, "Jesus took lit
tie child and set him in the midst" is
truly illustrated in the placing of this
dear little girl in the midst Of the
Angels and Iansomed ones in heaven,
"Of such is the Kingdom Of Heaven"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18
CORRESPONDENCE
LEETowN.

Mr.. Charles E. Jones is now rapid
iy convalescing.
A little son of Mr.. Davis, living on
Mrs. Henderson's farm, near this
place, died on Saturday last, vic
tim of pneumonia, following measles.
Interment at Mt. Zion on Sabbath
last.
Mrs. Henry Hool died near Lee
town, one week ago last Sunday of
pneumonia. She was an elderly lady
and was a member of the Baptist
Church, and was inferred in the GEM
etery at Charlestown. We would
tender our sympathies to both of
these bereaved families in their afflic-
tions.
Rev. Mr.. Strickles begun a pro-
tracted meeting in the Baptist
Church at this place on Sunday night
last. Rev. Mr.. Robertson of your
city, preached for him on Monday
and Tuesday nights. The congrega-
tions have been good, and several
persons have stood up for prayers.
e.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18
Cable sparks.

The Marquis Of Lansdowne, governor gem
eral of Canada, will succeed the Earl Of
DufRerin as governor general of India at the
end of the present year. Lord Stanley, of
Preston, win be Lord Lansdowne's successor.
The Prince Of Wales showed his boobyism
by talking In q boisterous tone at the play of
"Ariane" in the Opera Comique, London.
The audience Kissed and shouted "hushn 1t
is said that the prince was drunk
The pope announces his approval Of the
course OF Archbishop Corrigan, ofs New
York
Lord Lansdowne will leave Canada in
March, and win at once be succeed by Lord
Stanley as governor general
1t Is rumored that an order to mobilize
the Bulgarian army is about to be issued
The car has authorized morganattic. mar
riages among the young members Of the
royal family under certain conditions.
The British war office has received orders
to make statement as to the mobilization
facilities OF the country for summoning re-
EerveS
The Russian ambassador has conveyed to
Bismarck the cars appreciatite acknowledge
ment Of bis late speech.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18
BALTIMORE, MD. !
Feb. IS, 1888.

Ed. Independent:
A large number of relatives and
friends assembled at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Roberts on Fri
day evening the 10th, it being the
goth anniversary of their marriage.
Music was the feature of the evening,
the Misses Lille, Callie and Mary
Maggie Tenant and Miss Flora
Morrow performing on the organ,
while number of the guests, notice
ably, Mr.. /. Scott, Albert Poisal,
German and others contributed large
" to the entertainment by their
sweet singing. A very elegant sup
per was served from nine until elev-
en- O'Clock, embracing all the substan-
tials, as well as the delicacies of the
season, during which a toast to Mr..
and Mrs. Roberts, embodying very
handsome little speech by Mr.. /.
Scott, was very much enjoyed by the
company. The couple were the re-
cipients Of a great many very hand
some presents, including two entire
china tea sets, fruit trays, hand-paint-
ed dessert plates, toilet sets, vases,
pitchers, fancy cups and saucers,
chinese bric-a-brac, &c. The festiv-
tiles were kept up until the wee sma'
hours, when the guests leaving many
good wishes and voting the enter
tainment grand success, reluctant
ly took their departure.
FERN.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18
MARTMsBURG W. VA, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY. Is 1888
her remains were inferred in Tusca-
rora grave yard on Monday last.
Mn.aloa a hnnnd Mr Alax Clnh

her remains were inferred in Tusca-
rora grave yard on Monday last.
Measles abound. Mr.. Alex Cloh-
an and several members OF his fami-
ly are down with the disease.
John Brill, of Ohio, is home. call
ed homo by the sickness of his moth
er.
Peek Boo is too premature in his
account of the oyster supper at
Salem. His figures are mixed. At
ter little more uneasiness by the
parties we presume a correct report
will be given.
The boss hunters of Tuscarora
know the difference between coon
and skunk track and this should be
valuable information for Peek Boo.
j. T. Cairo is the happiest man In
the DISTRICTS boy.
James Fl. Smith is in Wheeling at
tending the republican clubs. We
suppose he has taken the 5th degree
by this time aud we presume he will
be able to talk Blaipe and tariff bet
ter than ever. Will forward this by
the sand train. OLD Coon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18
HEDGESVILLE.
ARCTURUs.

1t is reported that Mrs. Levi Hen
shaw who has been dangerously i'll in
Washington for some time in slowly
convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robbins have
been sojourning at Oakland, Md. for
the past week.
Mr.. C.. M. Brown and wife enter
tanned their young friends on Satur-
day eve last.
Mr.. Bob Henshaw, formerly of this
place but now a resident of the West,
is visiting in the village.
Now that tho Lenten season is up
on us, it is well to lay aside many of
the things which monopolize so much
of our attention and seriously con-
slider our condition in reference to
the great hereafter.
The light fantastic was trippad at
the residence of Mr.. Jake Miller, ON
Thursday eve, until the wee sma'
hours, with none more conversant
with the "swing your corners" and
'ballance ALL than the host.
Revs. level and Butt win preach
in their respective churches on Sun
day next.
Mrs. Meranda Startzman and son
took their departure on the 10Th inst.
for Baltimore which will be their fu-
ture place of abode.
Mrs. Mary McAlIister, who has
been visiting friends in the country,
returned to her home short time
since. REPORTER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-02-18

will now be openly and formally asked TO d.
eide whether this system shall be reckleasfy
abandoned and new trial be made Of an Cd.
expertment, which has uniformly led to Ma
tional embarrassment and widespread indfvi-
dual distress on the result Of such an issue,
fairly presented the pornlar Judgment, there
h ne room for doubt One thing only Is
necessary 30 assure success>-complete har-
inony and cordial co operation ON the part of
all Republicans che part both Of those-
who aspire to lead and OF those who are eager
TO follow. The duty IL not one merely of.
honorable devotion To the party whose record
aad whose aims are alike great, but II Is
one demanded by the instinct Of self-interust
and by the still higher promptings Of patriot
hun.
"A closer observation OF the conditions Of
life among the older nations gives mo more
intense desire that tho American people shan
make no mistake in choosing the policy
which inspires labor.with hope and crowns Il
with dignity, which gives safety to capital
and projects Its increase, which secures polit~
zeal power to every citizen, comfort and cul-
turs to every home. To this end, not Iess
earnestly, and mora directly as a private citi,
ron than as q public candidate, shall de-
vote myself with tho confdent belief that
the administxation Of the governments will
DO rsatorod TO the party which has dem0n~s
strated Che purpose and the power to wicld ID
for the unity md the honor Of the republic
fer the prosperity Of and progress Of the
people, / am, very sincerely, yours,
0JAMEs c. BLAINE