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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

words for the grateful expressions or wei
come, and concluded with these words:
"This Is the most cheerful sound I have heard
for more than year."
He then turned and went back upstairs
amidst continued cheering In his rooms
Mr.. Blaine held a sort Of informal reception.
Among those present were Hon Levi r.
Morton, Hon. w. w. Phelps OF New Jersey,
Joseph II. Manly of Maine, Thomas @.
Platt, Whitela Reid of The New York
Tribune, Murat Halstead of Cincinnati, Gen.
N. p. Banks, Editor Patrick Ford. and a
delegation OF Irish-Americans; Col. Perry
Carson, the giant colored Republican leader
of Washington City; Joseph L. Barbour of
Connecticut, and w. f. Graham, editor of
The Meridian Republican.
The Irish-American Free Trade league by
ex Judge Morrison, presented the following
to Mr.. Blaine:
Hon. JAMES G.. BtANE-DEAR AND HoNonED
SIR In the name of the lrish-American Anti
Free Trade league, composed of thirty clubs in
the city of New York, and numerous others in
the adjoining states, and in concert with our fell
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

MARSHAL JACKSON. uniforms and cos
tunes, and many Of them attended by excel
lent bands of music giving forth patriotic
and stirring airs. Many carried banners in
scribed with the principles of their party.
The grand stand opposite the Fifth Avenue
hotel was crowded with favored personages
admitted by ticket, including many ladies,
who showen their loyalty to the spirit Of the
occasion by displaying little flags as a part
Of their odornment A large portrait of
Blaine stood in the centre of the
stand, and the structure was lavishly
decorated with flowers and flags Hon.
Levi p. Morton appeared on the stand at
$50, escorted by Gems. Barnum and Knapp,
Bernard Biglin, and others. He was vocif-
erously cheered. Among those who shook
his hand was Walker Blaine, Mr.. Quay,
James w. Hustled, and Gen. N. z. Banks.
Mr.. Morton reviewed the parade as it
swept by and was loudly cheered from the
ranks, cries of "Tippecanoe and Morton too,p
frequently mingling with the applause.
After the parade was over many of the out
Of town clubs marched to the railway sta
tions and started for home. The affair was
on the whole highly successful one as well
as unique in the history OF political demon
stations. The march past the reviewing
stand occupied two hours and ten minutes,
and 1t is estimated that $1,000 were IN line.
The steamer Laura Starin, which was sub.
stituted for the Sam Sloan, took tho Blaine
party from pier IS at 7:0S o'clock Friday
morning and reached quarantine at 7:4s At
Hoffman island she lay 10, the City of New
York being but mile or so away At8
o'clock the City of Now York, gayly be-
decked with flags cam0 up aloneside Tho
band played "Home Again" The Chicago
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

vessel. The Sloan, which will have the 70.
ception committee on board as we'll as large
delegation from the Republican club and
many prominent invited visitors, will at once
come up to the city. Carriages will be in
waiting, and Mr. Blaine will then be
driven to the hotel without delay, and with
out display,
New YORK, Aug. 10. The parade in honor
of Mr. Blaine last night was conducted with
much eclat, despite the detention at sea of the
great apostle of protection Fifth avenues
sidewalks were crowded, and as the gay par
aders, with bands, banners, and torches.
swept along a continuous roar Of applause re.
sounded in their glad ears. The striking
novelty of the occasion was the multitude Of
flags displayed. Every man in the procession
waved a flag on his cane. There were big
flags little flags, and all sorts of flags. The
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

jackson le a d ing,
with his aide, Col.
John w. Jacobus,
followed by Chief Of
of Staff Gen. Henry
A. Barnum and his
special aides, about
fifty in nu m ber,
presenting a bril-
Ii a mt appearance.
Then came the many
organizations Of
clubs from this and
other cities, in their
varied and striking
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

THE CANNUN BALL.
big campaign ball, fourteen feet in diameter,
was greatly applauded as it was rolled along.
This ball is an imitation of one that was used
in the campaign of 1910. '"Keep the ball roll.
ing" was favorite Slogan" of the Harrison
men of that day, and it is intended to roll the
new ball clear across the country to the Pa
cific coast.
The parade started from Fifty ninth street
promptly at 8 p. m., platoon Of police clear
ing the way, Grand Marshal Gen. Joseph @.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

NEW YORK, Aug. 10-The steamer
City of New York, with Mr.. Blaine on board.
was sighted at LIS o'clock this morning. She
was then off Fire island. She was expected
to remain at Quarantine until o'clock this
morning when the steamer Sam Sloan will
reach there and Mr.. Blaine will be taken
from the City of New York to the smaller
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17
A STATESMAN HONORED
Brilliant Reception Given to the Hon.
lanes G. Blaine.
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

The Vessel Is Somewhat Behind Time and
Mr.. Blaine Misses the Monster Parade
Gotten Up I'm His Honor-He Receives a
Welcome, However, Which He Will
Never Torcet-Scenes and Incidents.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-08-17

n R.LYON, Attorney and Counsellor at
OWosso Mich 26-Y1
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
In the Cape Colony Parliament.

The majority of both houses arc Dutch,
and many o. them understand English very
imperiectly. They are elected by ballot, &C
cordlng to the law Of the colony, in the vii
lase in which they live, and as th2y are
chosen according to their popularity as
good old fellows" very little opposition is
offered Many of these old fellows come TO
Caps Town TO sit in parliament after days
and DAYS OF travel over the ''veldt" in their
''tost" wagons, drawn By fourteen oxen. In
some cases these wagons are staked out in
the market square Of the city, and afford
dwelling place in which the owners family
lives, and TO which he returns nightly to
rest after his days labor in wrestling with
his ancient enemy, the English.
During . sitting Of parliament many OF
these Dutch members become tired and
weary and drop OF 70 sleep; others sit with
their eyes and mouths wide open, trying to
keep track Of what is going on. When a
vote is taken, however, all are wide awake,
and all vote the same way e., on the
Dutch side Of the question. NotvithStand-
ing this clannishness among the Dutch, the
Enslkh generally manage TO pass such laws
as they wish, and practically control all
government matters One might think from
this that the opportunity for intense corrup-
ton existed, but such thing as corruption
in office has never been known. The laws
are wea framed ard perfectly executed.
Jury bribing, enbez,lerent Of public
moneys, etc. are unheard of.-Cspe Town
Cor. Sar Francisco Chronicle.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Adulteration OF Olive Oil.

Cottonseed oil enters even more largely
into the adulteration Of olive oil than Of
lard, Of which, as now put upon the market,
it constitutes fully 40 por cent, according to
Mr.. Fairbanks recent testimony. The rofin-
ing Of cottoDseed oil is now carried to great
perfection, and go clesr Is the color thus in
sured that in using it for the sdulteration Of
olive oil there is no longer any reddish tint
TO indicate its presence, which can only bs
proved by chemical anslysis. The extent Of
this admiXture is sometimes found to reach
readily testing for this Adulteration is by the
use Of nitric protoxide Of mercury, tho vel
low simple basic salt Of this chemical combi-
nation being employed. About one-seventh
to cne-si1th OF An ounce Of this is dissolved
in a cylindrical test glass in about one-sixth
to one-fifth Of an ounce of nitric acid.
On this solution the oil to be tested ~
poured In such quantity that the test glass =
about two thirds full; the two fluids arc than
shaken together for sbcut five seconds, the
changed in color being at once noticed
Treated In this solution cottonssed oil Dc
comes dark brown or almost black, but after
= short time the solution becomes colorless
and clear Pure olive oil has a sreoni.h OF
light yellow tings, while the solution under
the layer Of oil assumes . dark red or brown
color. Mixed with 50 per cent. Of cottonsoed
oil the olive oil assume. in this process brick
rcd to brovlsh red tinEe, and = mixture Of
g Per cent. makes orange yellow to red gel
low.-Chicaso News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Writing for Q Living.

"The ma gaxne has come to be the path
way that leads into literary society" said an
editor Of leading periodical to the writer
yesterday, 'but the pathway is long and
rough one and unless the prodder is amply
provi.ioned before he begins his journey, he is
likely to DO starved out on tho route. There is
no subsection in which thors are more gener-
ally mistaken ideas than on the remuneration
Of literary work in magazines. There is =
popular impression that the well known con-
tributors earn princely incomes by their
articles. People have heard so much about
the SIC, 900 year which Dir. Howells gets for
bis work in Harpers, that they think all the
better known magazine writer's receive some
thing like the same amount for their work
But nothing could be further from the truth.
| am quite sure that the contributors, whose
names are seen oftenest in the periodicals, do
not, on an average, earn 81, 900 year from
this kind of work, and that much only by
persistent labor.
81 assure you that any man, however
gifted, who would depend for subsistence on
contributions to the magazines, would soon
become Grub street specimen. Newspaper
work pays far better, and that is why SO few
newspaper mems names are seen in the mag
azines. An able journalist could earn a sure
tl0o on newspaper duriag the time it would
take him to get up $50 magazine article,
which might find its way back to him with
thanks, etc. Writing these articles is very
well as an adjunct to an income from other
sources, but to any ore who should think Of
settling down to gain a subsistence by them
would say: You will lead happier and
moro comfortable life with tho pick and
shovel New York Commercial Adver-
tisar
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
PRECURSORS OF THE PlANOFoRTE.



Up to tho History of Piano Playing.
Bernardus Boekelman, q well known
teacher Of the pianoforte in this city, has re-
Gently become the possessor Of two exceed
ingly interesting and curious instruments,
both over go years old. They are ciari-
chord and spiDet, or, as the instrument was
commonly called in England, a virginia..
Historically the former is the more interest
ing of the two, and it was only by lucky
chance that Mr.. Boekelman managed to buy
it last summer from the museum of the Brus
sells Conservatory Of Music. 1t is an oblong
box, about four feet long, sixteen or eighteen
inches wide, and not more than five inches
high, without legs or support Of any kind. 1t
has forty-four keys and only twenty-five
double strings, some Of tn. strings being de
pended on for three notes. some for two and
some for only one.
The action consists OF simple lever the
key, one end extending forward Of the strings
to receive the pressure Of the players fingers,
tho other reaching under the strings. This
end is armed with = bit Of brass, called .
tangent" which is forced up against the
string by the finger blow, simultaneously
setting the string to vibrating and dividing
off the portion which it was necessary should
sound to produce tho desired note. AL the
lower strings are called on for three notes,
which proves that the instrument was made
before the interval Of a second was admitted
in harmony. The clsrichord, though the
most simple form of keyed string instrument,
enjoyed the great favor Of musicians down
to tho early part OF the present century. Bach
and his sons preferred it over the hsrpischord
and even the pianoforte, which in their day
was, Of course, crude instrument.
The virginia. owned by Mr.. Boekelman was
made by Jean Fuckers, in Antwerp, in 1922
Fuckers was one of a family Of spinet and
harpischord makers famous for their skill
In this instrument the strings are plucked by
tiny bits Of stiff sole leather, placed in instru-
ments that rested on the keys, and were
forced upward By the pressure OF the fingers.
They were called Jacks" and Shakespeare
in ore Of his sonnets speaks Of them with envy
at being privileged to kiss the tender in
ward Of the lady's hand, concluding with
the reasonable advice:
Since saucy Jacks so happy are in this,
Give them thy fingers, me thy lips to kiss.
New York Tribune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
A Theatrical Superstition.

It IS superstition in the theatrical profes.
sion thnt the placsrd ''No Free List is the
harbinger Of bad business, as it generally
happens that it is rarely displayed excepting
at establishments where the business is not
good. 1t j. commended that the mere fact that
the houses are crowded deters ''deadheads"
from making applications for the courtesies
Of TIE establishment, and that Consequently
the sign is not necessary. II Is doubtful if
tie display Of TIE sign standing Room
Only Is not generally a piece Of folly. q.
often people would buy admission tickets if
they thought there was q chance Of a sea;
who are deferred by this announcement,
which is SO seldom true.-New York Tines.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Society Belie-Mother, Mr.. De Grass has
proposed and have accepted
Mc;her-What. Oh, you wicked uncratc-
ful girl. after all we've done for Won. Nj.
Brass hasn't cent 70 bless himself with and
won't have until his father and grandfather
die.
1.-The M. De Brass am referring to is the
grandfather"
"Oh! Bless you my children.
World.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
For Tersnirs,, Fce,

Battle the feet n weak solution Of per
manganate of potash, about forty grains Of
the salt TO pint OF water; or sprinkle the
feet with the following powder, made bv
mixing together seven ounces carbonate Of
magnesia, two ounces powdered calcined
alum, seven ounces powdered orri. root and
orc-half dram powdered cloves.-"L V. K"
IN Yankee BlaG
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
65tfA
oklahoma.

A complete history and guide of Okla
homa illustrated with sectional map OF the
Indian Territory, by Col. f. c. Cole.
Everybody contemplating going to that
country should have one. 1t Is the only
history ever written of that wonderful
country. Price, 6Oc and 81, by mail. Ok
lahoma Publishing Co., Wichita. Kan,
and news dealers generally. d90-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
snec,.l To Township Trustees.

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 filled. Correspondence solicited
The WICHITA EAGLE,
di09-tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
d1@tf
Read, and Order What You shosld Bave, u
Comply Win the Law.

Each township trustee should have a
trustees record. road record, poor record
and full set OF township records and other
blanks. worth al 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 1885, and q
full assortment of blanks.
Each constable should have an assort-
ment of blanks.
Each road overseer should have 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 well regulated township at
the expense Of the togvT saiP.
For sale at the EAGL. Office. Orders
promptly filled by mail or express prepaid
4S-tf w25-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

To lessen the fatigue of climbing stairs Do
not throw the body forward Step ieisurely
and hold the body erect
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

DO not leave any tomatoes in the bottom Of
TN can, but pour them into an eartben
bowl TIL Yen want them Thi. applies to
nearly all canned vegetables.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

When person is sick at the stomach
ice taken into the mouth in small pieces and
allowed 20 melt before swallowing, viii in
many instances relieve the discomfort
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

That unSshtly e1cresceuce commonly
called wart can be renewed by touching il
several times day with castor oil This is
the simplest known remedy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

White and pale shades Of paint may Be
beautifully cleaned by using whiting in the
water.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
PHILADELPHIA. july 2s, 1886

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 ROCKINGHAM,
65-tf* Secretary
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
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,
Tho Oldest Real Estate Agency In Wichita
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

A pretty looking dish can be made By lin
ing some cups and saucers with lettuce leaves
and putting q large spoonful of the salad in
the center.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

A spoonful Of fine salt or horse raaist viii
keep can Of milk sweet for several days
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-16
CHURCH CONSOLIDATION
The Points of Dispute Among
the PrcSbyterians.

LOUISVILLE. KY, March 15.-By
general consent the correspondence
resulting from the conferences here
last summer between the representa-
tives OF the Northern and Southern
Assemblies Of the Presbyterian
Church, looking to union,
is now made public. The only
troubles found to exist were
on the question of negro communi-
cants and political deliverance. On
the first the General Assembly ap-
proved the plan suggested by the
Conference, that the colored people
be organized completely into sepa-
rate church, the presbyteries and
synods to have, however, the same
representatives in the General Assem-
bly, as the whites. On the ques-
ton of political deliverances
an agreement was not reached.
The General Assembly quotes their
doctrine to the effect that "Synods
and Councils are to handle or conclude
nothing but that which is ecclesiastical
and are not to meddle with civil
affairs, etc." A final decision is to be
taken in May when the two Assem-
blies meet and opinion prevails that
an agreement will be reached on all
points.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-16
READY FOR TRAFFIC.
The Road Between Denver and
Fort Worth COrupleted.

Fort Worth Completed.
FOLSOM, N. M, March 15.-The last
rail was laid and the last spike driven
on the Denver, Texas and Fort Worth
road yesterday, at 4 O'Clock, at a point
twenty eight miles south Of Denver,
and 524 miles north of Fort Worth.
Denver now has an air line to Fort
Worth and thence through Texas to
the Gulf of Mexico. The day was an
exciting and interesting one. The
two construction forces quit work the
night before at a distance of 500 feet
less than four miles apart. The pistol,
which aroused the men for work yes
terday morning, sounded at half past
4 o'clock, just as it was light enough
to see spike. Extra time had been
promised the men, and all worked
with spirit and will, and with the
single determination to make the con-
nection at as early an hour as pos
sible.
General Dodge, superintendent Of
construction, and who has built more
railroads than any man in America,
was present at the ceremonies, and in
conversation with a reporter said :
"Next to the Union Pacific, I consider
this the most important connection ]
ever made"
Several days will yet be required in
leveling up the track, and through
trains will be put on from Denver tc
Galveston and New Orleans on the
25th instant.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-16
AT SEA.
A Number of Ships sfcported as
Missing.

Missing.
CAMBRIDGE, Md, March Is. "A
letter dated the 18th reports that the
Savonia has capsized off Hill point,
and the the captain, James North Sr.
and James Thomas, the only two on
board, were drowned. Several ves-
sells were ashore on Creamery bay.
The Julia Cook, OF Cambridge, is re-
ported lost, with all on board. The
report had reached Cambridge the
day previous that the General Logan
had been wrecked at Castle haven
and Captain Creton and a crew of six
were drowned. A party that started
out to search for the wreck had e.
turned because the drifts and fallen
trees made the road impossible.
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE.
A special from Lewes, Del, says
The story of the ship wrecks and loss
of life between Sandy Hook and Cape
Charles, between Sunday afternoon
and Monday at noon, cannot be told
in full for many days, if ever. 1t is
the opinion of Delaware river pilots
that vessels went down during the
storm which will never be heard
of. The list of the wrecks
which are known of is
increasing daily. Pilots, who arri-
we'd here to-day, say that the harbor
is filed with the wrecks of unknown
vessels, in some cases bottom up
wards. The probabilities are that the
crews Of many of those crafts have
parished. Among the vessels lost
were the barge Hazeliine, Capt. Van
Kirk and crew of five men and the
bark Briminga. The latter had a
crew of % all told, % of whom were
lost. A number of bodies have been
washed ashore.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-16
WAsaINGTON,s REPORT.
Large Gangs of Men at WOrE
Repairing the Wires.

Large Gangs of Men at Work
Requiring the Wires.
WASHINGTON, March 15. - The
weather is mild and spring-like, and
the effect Of the storm is rapidly dis
appearing and will soon probably be
entirely overcome. Good progress
has been made in repairing the wires.
Mail communication between Wash
ington and philadelphia is now fully
established, but all efforts to reach
New York. either by mail or wire, are
thus far futile.
Pennsylvania railroad officials be-
neve that their road will be cleared to
New York some time to day.
A BIG BATCH OF PAPERS.
The first trains from New York
since Monday arrived at the Balti-
more and Potomac station in this city
between II and IL tonight. One was
the regular Southern express and the
other was an excursion train for
Florida. They left New York at half
past nine o'clock this morning, and
brought the first New York papers
which reached here since Sunday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-03-16
.Jumned the Truck,

LAREDO, Tex, March 15.-Intelli-
gence has reached here tonight of a
serious accident yesterday on the
Mexican National Railway, fifty miles
south of Saltillo. A construction
train was taking a large number
of Mexican laborers from
Saltllo to the end of the track
While en- route a car containing 30
men jumped the track and rolled down
the embankment, killing six and Sc
riously injuring twenty. The train
was under control of the contractor,
and the company is not responsible
for the accident.