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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Ostrfches at Los Angeles.

One of the first places to which the sight
seer repairs in Los Angeles is Washington
garden. Last autumn about forty fine, large
ostriches were brought here, and they form
the chief attraction Of the garden. In spite
of the injunction, 1'Do not feed the birds, y
painted in large letters Oh the fence outside
the Enclosure in which they are kept, the
temptation TO disregard it seems to be great,
for very little attention is paid to the prohi-
bition. When the writer had the pleasure of
looking at these birds they had been plucked
only few days before, and more awkward,
clumsy, ungainly set of creatures would be
hard to imagine.
1t was rare sport to feed them with oranges:
to see them come to the fence, look at you
with their curious, snakelike, expressionless
eyes, and then, curving their long necks,
dexterously snatch an orange from the fingers
or umbrella tips of the more tinid of their
would be benefactors. The interesting part
now comes, as the progress of the orange
(which has been swallowed whole can be
traced all the way down the three feet or
more Of neck that intervenes between the
throat and the body Of the bird Round and
round goes the orange in true corkscrew
style, until it finally disappears beneath tho
bunch of feathers which grows on the chest
of tho bird.
There is no end to the ostrich capacity
One man, curious to see how much bird
would eat, selected one, and after gathering
from the surrounding trees number #
oranges, proceeded to feed his bird He gave
him thirty-six oranges, nearly filled the long,
slender throat, SO that the animal finally
looked as if his neck was composed of a sue
cession of tumors. In short time, however,
the oranges had worked and screwed them
selves down, and there stood the bird, his
long neck stretched out, his whole attitude
one of expectancy, and, like Oliver, he
wanted more. Los Angeles Cor. New York
World.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Working a New Scheme.

There's an item for you," said gentle
man in the poStoffice, just as a dudish look
ing fellow darted out of the Seneca street
door and disappeared in the crowd Half
an hour ago, he continued. II met that chap
on Main street, and he took out letter and
asked me for two cents to mail it. He said
he had just struck town and was dead busted.
l gave him ten cents, and in less than two
minutes he tackled another man with the
same story. That fellow gave him five cents;
another gave him a stamp, and so on. | have
been watching him for half an hour, and
finally, after making something like dollar.
he came in here, | suppose, to mail his letter.
/ was just waiting for an officer to have him
arrested, but the sneak got on to me, and
guess I've lost him. He has hit a new scheme
and it seems to work like charm. Buffalo
NewS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Expectation" of Life.

In its closing issue for the year 1856 The
Lancet publishes an article on Comparative
Mortality in England and America" From
an examination of the experience tables of
life misunderstanding considerably more
than 4, 100000 years OF life under observation
1T appears that the expectation of life" of
insured males in this country at 20 years of
age is ~ years, which exceeds by one year
the expectation of iife' of English males at
the same age. This advantage continues
until the advanced age of 81 is reached.
There is no difference in the "expectationn
between American women and English wo-
men at this age-20 years: but afterwars.
and until the age of A. the American .expes-
tation" is better than the English Beyond
this latter age the English women seem to
have the better of it, until at 50 there is
year in their favor ..............
We Use the word ''seem" advisedly. As a
matter of fact American women do not
of course, grow any older after they have be
come just as lovely as they can be; and this
period is reached, according to these tables,
somewhere between the ages Of 20 and A..
After this latter age our American matrons
can afford to let their English sisters cath
up" with them.-Chicago News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Dinner in a Strange Land.

1t is told of James Nasrnyth, the famous
English engineer, that when he was travel
ing in Sweden, where he knew not one word
of the language, and where his English WAS
as little understood. he used to order his din
ner at the inn by drawing in his sketch book
whatever he wanted
For example, he would draw table COW
cred with cloth, and cooked fowl (smok-
ing hot upon it, with vegetables, bread,
cheese, salt and anything else pressing ap-
petite might suggest as desirable
When the order was completed the trav-
eler indicated the hour when he wished his
dinner served by drawing a clock with the
hands pointing to the hour, and the whole
thing was plain at glance. In like manner
he used to order horse and carriage as he
had occasion, and he was always understood.
Youths Companion
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
CENTRAL PARKS POLAR BEARS.
They Rejoice Greatly at the Coming of
the Blizzard-Tricky Creatures

the Blizzard-Tricky Creatures.
The Polar bears appeared to be in a first
rate humor. Their gray eyes sparkled with
tire, and they tumbled and tossed and boxed
with each other as if they had been imbibing
an early morning invigorator They had
broken through the ice in their tank. and
every few minutes Tom or Jerry would souse
himself in the water and come out putting
and steaming as if emerging from Turkish
bath, while the water dripping from his long
white fur turned to drops of ice in the cold
air. In the adjoining section of the bear pit
are three black bears and a young grizzly.
The cold weather had made them sleepy and
they were packed away in the corner of tho
cave at the end of the pit, their heads con
cealed, and the mass looking like great pack
of fur rugs The Polar bears, which Drec-
tor Conklin secured two years ago. are
nearly five years old. They are now about
half grown and are thriving vigorously.
''They hain't ben very well this winter
added the keeper, because it's ben so warm,
and they've got disguised like with the
weather. Tom would sit upon his hind legs
for hours munching up an icicIe and looking
sorTowfully at them weather fixin's on top OF
the arsenal, and saying as plain as could be:
''''i'Oi INV ioiiS lllS klu OF UnlDS Is
goip' to last On cold stormy night they
wouldn't go to bed at all, but jest stayed
frisking and growing about in the snow.
When blizzard is coming they can tell as
well as any barometer. and Jerry-she'H
jump into the tank and spIatter the water
all over the floor of the pit so it'll freeze. and
they can slide and tumble over it. Fact. the
honest truth; I've saw it a dozen times
DO you have any trouble attending to
them" asked the listener
"Well, we don't go up and pat 'em on the
back much. All bears is tricky and don't
like fondlin', but especially Polar bears.
They treat you all right at distance, but if
you come close they're ugly. Them black
bears are not SO bad, but the grizzly in with
EN- is CROWN big and he won't stand any
fooiing. When the sun comes out good and
strong they'll be up as lively as ever, but If
they had a hole big enough in the rocks |
expect they'd go in and sleep through the
cold weather. We don't let people get too
close to them, though the bears look very
gentle when they're playin'."-New York
Tribune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Great Kitchen at Windsor Castle.

The holidays bring wealth of work for
the cooks ct Windsor The kitchen. on the
north side of the castle, is fitted deliberately
enough TO delight the heart even of Carenae
The apartment is nearly fifty feet in height
and has an enormous fire at either end. with
a system of spits after the fashion of univer-
sity kitchens. AS an ordinary staff there are
a chef de cuisine, two master cooks two
larderers, five scourers. one steam man and
three kitchen maids, besides apprentices and
serving men. The number of dinners that
can be cooked in this kitchen is simply mar
velons. Every detail of the arrangements is
worked out with the greatest care, the dishes
being handed straight to the footmen from
the cooks, and by them conveyed to the vari-
Gus roons.-Nanity Fair
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
COSTLY TO THEATRES.
How q Heavy Rain Destroys the E1pen-
sive Posters-Estimated Damage.

How . Heavy Rain Destroys the EHpen-
sive Posters-Estimated Damage.
'sThe rain storms are pretty hard on the
theatrical managers" said theatrical adver-
Using agent.
why. was asked. because it means
the destruction of between 81 200 to 81 500
worth of advertising paper. For the last
two or three weeks the frequent storms have
cost the theatres thousands of dollars, as
every one means the destruction Of all the
paper that is exposed. The average cost of
billing first class show is between $500 and
500. This is assuming that there are no
transforms When the paper is washed away
by storm the expense must be repeated"
"How do you arrive at your fguresH was
asked
Each theatre in the town sends out on the
average about 1000 Autographs for window
work These Autographs are worth from
three to fifteen cents each. About thirty or
forty of the big stands which run from
seven to twenty sheets each, are put out,
and these cost anywhere from seventy-five
cents to 81 each By sheet l mean the
sections of the big posters that go to make up
the whole picture or the name OF the play in
six foot letters The sheets measure two and
a half by three and half feet. Each house
generally posts about 800 three sheet bills.
They cost according to the number OF colors
used. Single color bills cost SO hundred,
and bills Of different coiors cost about $50 a
hundred. The boards for one sheet bills, that
are stood along the sidewalk in front of stores,
cost $40 hundred, and must be renewed
every week Each theatre sends out about
200 week. The half sheet and quarter sheet
hangers cost SO thousand. They are dis
tributed without limit. Dodgers folders
and flyers which are thrown about the
streets or placed on saloon bars or hotel
counters, cost from 81 to SO a thousand.
When play is on for long run the cost Of
billing is not so great on the average as when
combination is playing on one week stands"
Chicago Tribune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
9ailY II eagle
IF ONE MUST WEEP.

To meet life's lonely path along
To part and meet again no more,
Yet, ere they vanish mid the throng,
Perchance one heart may never moro
Regain the peace it knew before;
III one must weep and one forget
'Iwere better far they had not met.
The heeting hour so quickly fed Y.
One never will recall again,
But one shall mourn the moment sped
And peace of heart no more regain;
While one will never feel pain;
Since one must weep and one forget
'Twere better far they had not met
W. z. Hunt.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18

Let US not throw too many stones at Chi
cage, where, If report speaks truth, books as
well as hand are bought by the front foot. :
RICH, here in Boston lives a lady who has in
her parlor very elegant bookcase filed with
standard works in choice bindings, protected
from dust by glass doors which are ker,,
carefully locked, ths key being removed A
friend was calling there and asked for tbs
key, as lie wished to examine some Of The
volumes ''On no account" said the hostess
Il had man come up from the book store
10 fit them in. and wouldn't have them dis
tJrbed ON any account--Bostor Herald
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Read, and Order what You should Have, Il
Comply with the Law.

Each township trustee should have a
trustees record, road record, poor record
and full set of township records and other
blanks, worth at least S.. Also some sta
tiOnery.
Each township treasurer should have a
treasurer's record.
Each township clerk should have clerk 5
record and warrant book.
Each justice of the peace, should have a
civil docket. criminal docket. stray record
transcripts, compiled laws of 1855, and a
full assortment Of blanks.
Each constable should have an assort-
ment of blanks.
Each road overseer should have a road
overseers account book, receipt book for
labor, receipt book for extra work and a
receipt book for material used.
The above should be furnished to the
officers of each we'll regulated township at
the expense of the township.
For sale at the EAGLE office. Orders
promptly filled BY mail or express prepaid
4S-tf w25-tf
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d1W-tf
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that any person,
persons or company manufacturing Hot
Air Furnaces under the patents of Stephen
T.. Bryce, of Dayton, Ohio, are hereby mott
fed that / am the owner of one fourth of
said patents, and will claim nv proportion
of ROYALTY on all furnaces made under
said patents. Z. =; ARNOLD,
59-54# Dayton, Ohio.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Thick and Thin Sotes.

The feet can be kept warmer in cold
weather by wearing a shoe with light sole
than thick one. With the former the foot
has chance TO work, thereby keeping up
circulation This, Of course. applies only
when the weather is dry: bat when it is wet
and rubbers are necessary. it is best To w'ear
single soled Shoe inside, In the summer
the thick sole should be worn for it keeps
the heat from striking through to the foot.
This Is al so contrary to the preconceived
opinions or the public that it is doubtful
whether it Will receive much crelence, but it
is the fact all the same.-Shoe and Leather
Rannrts"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
sn.c,., to rovnshIp rrus,ee..

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,
d1eQ-tf Wichita, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18

knows some pussons dat likes ter talk
ter, not becaze | think SO much o. EN-, but
becaze wen verses wild 'em | alias thinks
mo- o merseS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
PHILADELPHIA: July IS, 1856.
y

PHILADELPHIA. July IS, 1856.
Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
conference.-the have seen one of your
Mortgage Loan Registers at the Office of
the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co,
this CITY. and shall be obliged if YOU will
send this company one similar in all re-
spects at your earliest convenience, and re-
main RESPECTFULLY yours,
THEODORE FROTHINGHAM,
65-tf= Secretary
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18

Near this place there lives q farmer
who always Wore a soft wooden hat, and
when he went 10 the war he always slept
with his hat for Il pillow. The habit of
four years standing was fastened upon
him not to be shaken off, and even To this
day when old man John seeks the arms Of
Morpheus, the old wool hat must pillow
the head that was once target for
Yankee shot and shell.-Gibsou (Ga.l En-
terprise.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
A Puzzled Savage.

Writing was puzzling to savages. In South
Africa on one occasion. a native was sent by a
missionary to friend with note and four
loaves OF bread The native ate one on the
way. and was amazed To lind that the note
discovered his theft. On the next occasion
when he was sent with four loaves he sat on
the note while eating one of them. In North
America writing was considered a charm
Sir John Lubbock.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-18
Not to He Disturbed

The Cinnamon in New York are said to
ssnd home cTer Sis. 900 year.
Evening capital., 1888-02-04

Students and all others in search of
good reading are requested to call and ex-
anime my stock of second hand books,
Over 5000 volumes to select from. G. r.
Evening capital., 1888-02-04
R.ys Of Mirth.

A jealous preacher who loved
smoking as well as he ought, in
a heated discourse exclaimed
aiming his rifle at some of the
hearers: Brethren, there is
no sleeping car on the train to
glory" One IF the party whom
he aimedito hit responded: mo,
brother, nor smoking car eth
er."
Old lady Ito grocer's boy:
"Don't you know boy, that it is
very rude to whistle when deal
ing with ladyr' Boy: "That's
what the boss told me to do
mum" Old lady: "Told you
to whistler Boy: "Yes'm.
He said if we ever sold you any
thing we'd have to whistle for
the money"
Mrs. Waldo: ST have a letter
from your Uncle James Pene-
lope, who wants us to spend the
summer on h.s farm" Pene-
lope (disbiously): SIS there any
society in the neighborhoods"
Mrs. Waldo: eve heard him
speak of the Holsteins and
Guernseys. Ipresume they are
pleasant people.
The grandmamma of two lit
tie boys was obliged to reprove
the younger brother. "Myidear, "
said she solemnly, IF you tell
us lies God will not love you
and when you die your soul will
not go to heaven"
"What ith my thoulv' inqui-
red Johnny pleasantly.
"Your soulP' grandmamma
was overheard to ex G la i m ,
"your soul, my child, isl am
surprised that a child of your
age does not know what his
soul is. 1t isis it possible that
you do not knowl w e Il
then-ahem Pick up your
grandmamma's specs, Johnny.
There, now, you may run out
and play my dear"
Evening capital., 1888-02-04
grzDsn~'s enrds.
6 B.& 0. RAILROAD
SCHEDULES IN EFFECT Dc. 4, 1887.
THR MODEL FAST LINE EAST AND WRsT
DoUBLE TRACK JAENRY COUPLER.
leave e,arnaen station

For ANNAPOLIS. 80. 900 A. NJ. Is15 and
4l0 and $50 p. M. On Sunday, 9.o5 a, m. and
500 p m
For Way Stations between baltimore and
WaShlngtnn g. TO- 6.30 and los a. m. ~ Il. 300.
500 6 80 and II 90 y. m On sunday, go and
Q05 a. M. 81, SEQ 6 30 and Hoop. m.
Trains leave Washington for baltimore, 500.
6s0 $40. $50 $50. $50 a m. L. 10. 9.35. S,l5,
$50 430 440 ASO. 3 -. 9 IS. 80, S.S5, ll.0 p m
Sunday. $50 Z 30 $50 $50 a. m. l.30 80 $50
440 $50 So 645 s S5 li,3O p m.
From Annapolis, $40 S35 l2.05 a. IN, $50 GO
y. m. Sunday. at $50 a. IN. and 4.l0 p m.
Baggage called for and checked at hotels
and residences on orders left at Ticket Offices
N. w. Cor. Calvert and Baltimore streets. new
No go s. broadway, new No l+S2 West l}alti-
more Street and Camden Station.
w M. CLEMENTS c. X. LORD.
Manager Gen, Pass. Agent
Evening capital., 1888-02-04

Ladies Dress-Goods from 3 to
25c. per yard.
Plain and Drocade Velveteens
and Colored Laces for Dress
Trimmings, cheap.
Dress Ginghams, Calicoes, Cot
ton and Flannels at reduced,
prices.
Gents, Ladies and ChiIrens
Underwear, Hosiery, Silk and
Linen Handkerchiefs, Linen Col
lars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, Scarfs and
Bows, at eery low prices.
Black and colored Jerseys,
Jersey Capes, Gents and Boys
Knit Jackets and White Shirts
very cheap.
Calico shirts for SOC worth 75c.
Boys white shirts for Al cents
worth 60c.
Splendid line of ladies Coats
and ulsters will be
CLOSED OUT AT COST.
All other goods in stock q
qriceS to suit The times.
]. FRANK KRAMER
nov4-tf Francis Street
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04
SEARCY COLLEGE,
 MALE AND FEMALE.
Fall Term Opens Monday Ssplsmbr d, lsS
FACULTY. W. II. Tharp, President-book-keeping,

FACULTY. W. II. Tharp, President-book-keeping geology and astronomy. W. H. Wilder, |. S. Military Academy West Point-higher mathematics ana military tactics.
 Mrs. Judkins Rain, Massachusetts state Normal-Latin, modern languages a literature.
 Rev. B. NJ. Paris, Hampden sydney Col lege. Na.-Greek, ethics X psychology Mary l.. Cousar, Female Institute. Som erville, Tenn.-belles-lettres and low er mathematics.
 Frederick A. .Juny, Oxford. Miss.--phys ics, zoology and chemistry. Miss Bettie Riyes, Parker's Trainine choOl, Chicago Principal primary de partment.
 Mrs. Frederick A. Juny, Female lnsti tute, Someryille, Tenn.- the Englist branches.
 Miss HOrtense Lowe, Monroe school oi Oratory. BOston-ElOcution Miss Elvie T. w. Cooke, St. Mary 5 Memphis-iDstrumen music. Miss Libbie Pegan, New England Con servatory, Boston-yocal music. Miss Julia A. Collins, COopers lnsti' ute. New YoTk-ATt. Rev. J. W. Harris, Southern Bapt Theo logical Seminary, Louisville, Ky. - Lecturer on Biblical history. J. NJ. Jelks. M D.. D..-Leeturer on Phys iology and Anatomy. Mrs. W. H. Tharpe-Matron.
 The morality and culture of the com munity. added to the accessibility ane healthfulness of the town, make Searcy one of the most desirable locations il the South for college. Send for Cata iogue. W. II. IHARP, Principal
 Searcy. Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04
What Florida People Live On.

'What do you Florida people live oh in the summer?" Fish What in the winter?' Yankees. AlaSl how many northerners draw their last breath in Florida, slain by that fell destroyer, consumption, who would have lived had they used at first that marvellous spe- cific for consumption, when not too far advanced, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery-better than hypophosphites and cod liver oil because more nutritive and tonic; also an invaluable liver cor rectiye and blood purifier, cleansing away all scrofulous humors (which causes consumption, and all other im- purities of the blood, curing glandular swellings, goitre or thick neck, old sores and ulcers. Of druggists.
 Don't hawk and blow and spit, but use Dr. Sage's catarrh remedy.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between NJ. l.. Spence and s. C. Campbell, under the firm name and style of Spence and Campbell, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, s. c. Campbell retiring. The business will be continued by NJ. l.. Spence and G. A. lzard, un. der the firm name of Spence X lizard, at the old stand, and they assume all liabilities and are au. thorized to collect all amounts due the old firm. Those indebted 10 us are earnestly requested to call al once and settle.
 Respectfully,
 NJ. l.. SPENCE.
 S. (. CAMPBELL.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04
LODGES.

GEN. FORREST LODGE No. B, K. or P.-Meets the first and third Tuesdays in each month. s. W. Stillman, C. C.. $. NJ. Blalock, K. R. of $.
 PAT CLEBuRNE DIVISION No. 3 K. OF F., Uniform Rank.-Neets sec ond Friday night in each month. Drill: every Wednesday night. J. II. Avery captain; Ellis Hurley, recorder.
 FORREST CITY LODGE No. l9S, F. X \. M.-Meets first and third Thurs days in each month. G. r. Taylor, W NJ: H. r. DOoly. Sec.
 FORREST CITY CHAPTER No. 80 Royal Arch Iasons.-Meets fourth Friday in each month. R. J. Will 'iams, H. F.; E. Hurley, Sec.
 ST. FRANCIS LODGE No. 492, K. or H.-Meets first and third Fridays il each month. o. E. Rollwage, D.; J. T Fondren, reporter.
 FORREST CITY LODGE No. 329, K. X l.. OF H.-Meets first and third Mon days in each month. Mrs. Jennie E. Rollwage, Proct.; J. T. Fondren, Sec Apollo Commandery, No II, K. of T meets in regular conclave the fourth l4th) Thursday in each mouth.
 J. E. CUsININGs, E. C.
 " I NJ AT~rUrwS RprOr1pr
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04
Worth Knowing.

MT. w. H. Morgan. merchant, Lake City, Florida, was taken with severe cold, attended with distressing cough and running into consumption in its first stages. He tried many so-calied popular cough remedies and steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh, had difficulty in breathing and was unable to sleep. Finally tried Dr. Ding's New Discovery for consumption and found immediate relief, and after using about half dozen bottles found himself well and has had no return of the disease. No other remedy can show so grand a record of cures as Dr. Kings New Dis covery for consumption, guaranteed to do just what is claimed for it. Trial bottle free al F. Hinton drug stote.
The Forrest City times., 1888-08-04
It is very strange that a man born

It is very strange that man born and raised in the South, and whose every interest is centered in the South, and who can only prosper as the South prospers, will vote with the republicans, or, in the absence of the organized republi- can party, vote with its ally and representative, the union labor party. No true Southern man will do it.-Nashville News.
 Forrest City had to burn for a day or two this week. The ice supply ran short.