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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Notice 70 sac and vanlt nnilaers.

Proposals will be received by the Board
of State House Commiss ouers of the State
of Kansas at their office in Topeka, Kansas
until O'Clock p. M, Thursday January
3, 1889, for the building of fire and burg
lar proof vault for the State Treasurer's
office.
Outside and foundation walls are already
built TO receive vault Space to be occu-
pied by the vault Is fourteen feet six inches
by twenty-nine feet four inches. Diagrams
and requirements will be furnished on ap-
plication to the architect, Kenneth Melon
aid, Louisville, KY. 2l-23t
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
BOSTON - STORE.
Profound Ignorance.
To Sharpen a Knife.

a large dealer in cutlery expresses the
opinion that not one man in fifty knows how
to sharpen pocket knife. "a razor" says
he, ''must be laid fat on the hone, being hOl-
low ground and requiring fine edge. But
a pocket knife requires stiff etse, and the
moment you lay it fat on stone, so as to
touch the polished side, you ruin the edge.
The blade must be held at an angle of twenty
Or twenty-five degrees and have an edge sim
liar to chiseL This is technically called
the Camel and is marked on all new knives
by a fine white line which does not remove
or touch the polished surface. Knives i'm
properly whetted are often condemned as too
hard or too soft without reason. New York
Tribune
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

\ office is hereby given that the firm o
Peck < Neseryc have thi- day dissolved
partnership by mutual cons INT The bus-
mess viii be continued by Mr-T. r. Peek.
who viii pay all bills and collect all out
standing accounts Thanking our patrons
for past favors ana soliciting cUntiuu-
ance of the same We are very truly
DIST T. II. PECK.
y {. MEsEEvE.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Wheat In Argentina.

A few years ago the Argentine Republic
did not raise wheat enough for home con-
sumption. Last year it exported 1900, 900
bushels. Immense tracts OF pasture are being
converted into farm Land. and the country b
becoming great grain growing region
Chicago Herald
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Just completed ard for sale at this Office
Attorneys Pocket Dockets, the most com
plete Pocket docket ever gotten up.
PACED AND ISDEXED, bound with flexible
cover. Price Il o. sent by mail postpaid 10
any address upon receipt of Sl07. Addre,s
the Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Han d&"tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Come and see the biggest thing ever in
Wichita, one hundred cars of coal in one
pile. We will take care of our customers
at all times. Rock bottom prices on
round lots. Telephone yonr orders. Tele-
phones 334 and 81. Office: Fifth Ave, be-
tween Douglas and First.
25-7t# j. W. HAwN g. Co.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Boston Store.
Wit In Speech.

1t may not be difficult to concoct pretty
speech, but true gallantry combined with
wit is needed in making one which shall con
tain as much delicacy as hattcry. "You for
got that am an old woman" said lady in
response to an admiring allusion in neat
speech from one of the old school. Madam"
was the reply, when my eyes are dazzled by
q diamond it never occurs to me to ask q
mineralogist for its history"
A celebrated statesman, when dining with
a certain duchess on her eightieth birth day,
said, in proposing her health: MAY you
live, my lady duchess, until you begin to
grow ugly" Her ladyships tongue wac as
ready as his own Il thank you, sir" she
replied, land may you long continue your
taste for antiquities"
Goldsmith, in alluding to "the ladies"
modest custom of excusing themselves in
drinking toasts, says:
Nor the coy maid, half willing to be prest
Shall kiss the cup to pass it to the rest.
Many amusing and witty illusions in CIV
ing toasts and applying sentiments are prob
ably thus lost by ladies ''excusing the a.
selves" as may be instanced by the follow
ing: Among the gifts of a newly married
pair was new broom, sent to the bride by a
lady friend, the stranger present being ac-
companied by this quatrain:
This trifing gift accept from me;
Its Use would commend;
In sunshine use the brushy part,
liz storms the other end.
The sentiments Of another of the gentler
sex were equally humorously and tersely
conveyed when she thus expressed herself
regarding matrinony: Get married, young
men, and be quick about it. Don't wait for
the millennium for the girls to become angels.
You'd look well beside an angel, wouldn't
you, you wretches!'-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
LOUISIANA SUPERSTlTIONS.

When woman whistles il nakes the Viz
gin Mary weep
The crows, coming to eat pecans, cry
"fSui, Paul, a ii grail q graf Necque ;onlyi
n DO income Ia Do
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

The Missouri Pacific railway city ticker
office has removed TO l37 North Main
street. For tickets 20 all points On the
globe. aud information regarding any trip
yOu may contemplate, call at our ne"
quarters and obtain same
r. +. BLECELET.
Passenger and ticket agent, 81 North
Main street oJtf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
She Was Fortunate

Mrs Fangle 60 her hGsbandl-I had the
6 eal-st luck this afternoon, John.
III, Fangle-Howi
Nrs Fangle-Went calling. Went 10 seven
places and found ouly two people st home
The Idea
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Ihen They Omen Easy.

Now that the freezing cold weather is at
hand, nobody seems TO have the slightest
trouble il getting the car window open to it,
widest extent-Somerviue Journal
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

WICHITA, KS, Dec. 13, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that | this day,
withdraw all my property offered for sale
from all real estate agents.
25-3tF CATHARINE HARVEY.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Blank note books for sale at this office
Orders by mail promptly attended 10. Adj
dress The Wichita EAGLE, Wichita. Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Ellsworth Short Line
Isl Innis & San Eranciscn pr

q Fy.T
Passengers for all points in Colorado
Wyoming, Idaho, Utah. Montana, Nevada
Washington territory and Oregon, should
travel via the Ellsworth Short Line The
opening OF this line gives to the traveller the
shortest and quickest route. Free family
sleeping cars Ellsworth TO the principal
points in above territories without change
For full information apply 70 W. D Muir
dock, passenger and ticket agent, 122 North
Main street. 3tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Borrowers who have good improved
property in Wichita for security should
consult the :. l.. Davidson Mortgage com
pany- % x
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

"Say, mamma" said Willie, when he saw
picture OF Pegasus for the first time, ''is
that horse ayr-Esrper's Bazaar.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Riverside and Suburban Electric Hallway.
Cars leave Douglas avenue and Market
street every thirty minutes, beginning at :
a. m. connecting with car for Alamo on
even hour. di34 IL
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Magnet" soap is strictly pure. Pilot

The shepard and Chapman Mortgage Company
Makes five year farm and city loans Also
loans money on short time on first and sec
ond mortgages and on good notes. Money
paid at once. Office z03, second floor,
SedUwick building - u
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
211ot

Get your ink, crayon, oil and water col
or portraits for holiday presents at Ko2-
erS' 2D-6J
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

The more Of man you become, and IN.
more of manliness you are capable OF exhih
iting in your associations with women, ths
better wife you viii be able to obtain.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Rogers, the photographer. Is still Ia
town and he does not make any cheap pic
lures. II you want your photographs
made by him yOu pay his price, aud be
guarantees 70 please yoE at the same old
number. i0G East Douzlas avenue dZD-Gt
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Pictures and frames for holiday pres MS
at the Market ~. Art store At reduced
prices ia y Market ST Ektf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
See our display ADJ on Sth page.
25-3t. ROBINSON 81 CHAMPION
We Go 1t stim Stronger This Week,

The entire stock of Joe the Halter
must be closed out regardless of cost-and
only fourteen DAYS left yet to accomplish
it. Profits not to be considered in this
sale. The goods must go, and go they
shall Never was there a finer stock of
hats or mems fine furnishing goods put
on the market than this stock Every
thing new and of the latest styles. A
change Of business requires n quick dis
posal of this stock. 1t must be converted
INTO money. We want YOU. prudent peo-
ple, to come out, you that know what
good goods are. We want you quick or
you'll lose money. 1t will pay you to put
them away, if you have no immediate
use for them, at the prices we ask.
We are showing the finest line of hats, Gel
ebrated makes. A fine StetSOn hat for
81 s. worth $3.50 to 500. ''E, & W" col
lars, 81 per dozen. Coon & Co.'S collars at
$50, just what the dealer pays for 'em.
The celebrated Monarch high grade shirts
at cost. Your dollars are worth almost
TWO for one in this great sale.
Extra statesmen on hand. Come now;
cCme often Trade early
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Snow Drop soap for bath and toilet.
21-IOt
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Pictures and frames NJ the Market a.
Art store. ~ y. Market Z2tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Boston Store.
A Card

Miss Lula Granger. teacher of piano
and organ. Lessons given at the home If
desired. No. 43l North Fourth ave l56 If
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Hogshsad of old-fashioued New Orleans
sugar on tap at fifteen pounds for 81 a.
keller's grocery, 10 south Main street.
dyl-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
To Nv Friends and Patron.

See our Fine Art display.
25-3t. ROBINSON & CHAMPION
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Fine Christmas tree ornaments and dec
orations at the and 10 cent store. 3G y.
Main. d1J -
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Ncte Books.

All Wichita grocers Sc Magnet soap
Pilot
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
JOE. THE HALTER.
1l~N Main st MI

II. " hdlll ST., w lCHlld, hdH
Out of town dealers would do well to
avail themselves of this opportunity.
Goods at invoice prices. No freight or
drayage added. daft
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Blank charters ard all kinds % lsga
blanks Tor sale b
The WICHITA EACH
d71tf Wiehi:a. KauzAz
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
a Terrible Sentence.

New York Judge-Have you anything to
say in mitigation of your sentencei
Misunderstanding, your honor.
Judge-You know that executions are now
done by electricity
MurdeTer-Yes, your honor.
Judge-Then it is ny painful duty to sen
tence you TO work es q hneman for the Over
head Wire Electric company until you are
dead. dead. dead.
Murderer faints--Detroit Free Press
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Blank abstracts for ssie a. this ofiics
Abstracts printed ~ order. Orders By
mail promptly attended 70. Address the
Wichita EACH. V lch.ta. Kan. sJU
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Seven bars Palm Oil' soap for p cents.
2i-IDt
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
tts@frz-rRrs.

ASK your grocer for Magnet soap.
2i-l0.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Mr.. Bringback-How does the coat hit you,
Charleyi
Mr. Spokit-Whatk kind of fur do you call iti
Mr.. Bring back-Sealskin- What did you
think it vast
Mr.. Spokit-I didn't know, but was sure
tSat whatever it was the animal must have
died Of fright-Judge
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
Special TO ATTORNEYS.

"Magnet' soap is full weight.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
THE ENTERPRISE,
1st door west OF Eagle office.

Are you going TO buy B-tc-a-
Brac? GotO the ENTERPRISE
for choice. All the latest nov-
elites.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
THE ENTERPRISE.
1st door west OF Eagle office.
100 East q Douglas.
THE LARGEST GROCERY STORE IN
WICHITA.
If You Don't Believe it Come and See,

GROCERIES RETAILED AT WHOLESALE
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
ARB YOU GOING?

Are you going to buy Books
for Holiday Gifts? Price Jnem
at the ENTERPRISE
Are you going to buy Books In
SETS for a Christmas present?
See prices at the ENTERPR Sc.
Arc you going to buy Child
ren'S Books? Come TO the EN-
TERPRISE and see assortment
and Low Prices.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15
THE ENTERPRISE,
LIST door west or Eagle office

Come and see all the useful and
Ban, kerchiefs. Mufflers, Lace
have The lar2eSJ assortment or
Holiday Goods IN the city. Come
and see the prett est arranged
Holiday display exhibited IN the
city.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

The following are the transfers OF real
estate filed in the recorders office yester-
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

1900
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

. =
r S Williams to S A Harmon lots |
and Ito on 9th st Greiffenstein's 9TH
add -----.-.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

$500
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-15

Both plays Astounding with stirring sltuatioIs'
startling climaxes and roaring comedy.
No advance in prices. Reserved seats on SAFE
Wednesday morning December l2th-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-15
Err TWO THOUSAND MILES \
TEEN DAYS.
4 Remarkable Barbarian.
FChariestOn WOrld.1

In the New York Sun of Friday,
November >, appears the following
paragraph:
For eight months OSman DigIna has
been peppering away, in Il very annoy
ing but effective manner, at the forts
that surround Saukim. He cannot
hope to capture the town, thanks to
the strong Notifications reared 10y Col.
Kitchener, and the only results of his
frequent assaults seem to be TO thor
oughly disprove the rumors Of Osnan
Digman's death that used to be current
at regular intervals. The British, how
ever, have grown tired Of letting this
Soudan chief have everything his own
way beyond the range of the guns at
Suakim, and they have just ordered
troops from Cairo to argue the thing
out with him. 1t happens that Osman
Digma has never been on hand when
he was particularly wanted, and if the
British become too pressing he will, as
usual, probably put 4 long stretch Of
desert between his valuable person and
the c(ast.
Osman Digma is no ordinary robber
chieftain, but 4 remarkable leader of
men,
Four years ago he made his first
public appearance and in defiance OF
the power of Egypt and the might of
England, he has continued to wage a
deSultory war ever since.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-15
Bright Side of Farming.
(Countrv Gentleman. !

FCountry Gentleman.
It is undeniably true that the ener-
cetic. driving farmer, who follows the
business in view of making money, in
wolves an outlay Of much hard labor
and energy Of mind. With this fact iii
view, and the numerous trials and per-
plexilics which always occur to the
farmer during the very busy seasons,
and the fact that the hardest and most
important work Of the year comes dur
ing hot weather, when labor and eN-
ertion are most unpleasant, and when
those who follow other callings have
comparative leisurc-it is not surpris-
ing that many farmers become discon-
tented. and sometimes discouraged.
\ certain amount Of discomfort seems
to be i law Of human nature. People
of ull callings look with envy upon
those who follow other kinds of busi-
ness, and however we'll a person may
be situated, he is likely 70 imagine that
others have better lot in life. 1t is
not surprising, then, to ind farmers
looking obviously upon lawyers, mer-
chants, or those who follow other call
ings which demand less eXertion Of
body and mind.
But there is Il bright side of f;,rming
which every farmer ought to recognize,
and which more than balances its un-
pleasant features. While it is true that
much farm work is laborious and I'M
pleasant, it is also true that farmers
may enjoy ample time for rest, and
without financial loss. The work Of
the farm requires more muscular eX-
ertion than that Of the shop or desk,
but it is less confirming and mOnotonouS.
The clerk, book-keepcr and mechanic
work more hours L day, and are more
more closely confined than the average
farm hand, whose work is in the open
air and who has his evenings for him.
self
The winter months, with their long
evenings, afford to the farmer conf
paratively leisure and ample time for
recreation, amusement and intellectual
culture. They afford opportunity for
reading and study, and for laying plans
for future work and Improvement.
The luscious fruits, fresh vegetables,
pure, rich milk and golden butter,
which are looked upon by the wealthy
residents of cities as luXuries, come to
the farmer directly from nature and at
little expense. The same articles are
bought by city people at eNtavagant
prices, after they have lost their fresh
ness and most desirable qualities. 1t
is unfortunate that farmers do not, as
rule, better appreciate natures gifts.
The farmer deals directly with nature,
and the blessings which he should ap-
prcciate and enjoy, more than counter
act the difficulties and disappointments
which fall in his path.
There is no reason why farmers may
not lead happy lives. Ambition, if car
ried too fur, becomes a misfortune, and
excludes coutentment and enjoyment.
But with an aim to live and to enjoy,
rather than to accumulate fortunes,
there is no calling better adapted to
comfort, contentment and real happi-
ness than agriculture.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-15
SCHOOL LCSCHEONS.
What the Boys and Girls Ought to Take
ifThey Don't Go Home.
TCottane Health


Nowadays slnce superlntendents ana
teachers hive begun to realize that to
secure the best mental work the best
physical conditions are necessary, Il
great deal more attention is paid t"
warming and ventilating and lighting
school houses, and all that sort Of
thing, thangformerly, and this $ good,
Of course, but the doctor says that nine
out of every ten cases Of illness among
school children, aside from the cOnta-
gious ailments common to youth, are
due to school luncheons. 1t isn't so
much the cold dinner, either, but the
kind of food that is taken. have often
thought what a nice plan it would be if
some good "homey' woman would un-
dertake to supply hot dinner for chill
dren who attend school near her own
home; am sure i would be paying
plan, too, for no parent would hesitate
to pay reasonable price for the
privilege of seating his child or children
at good, wholesome, hot dinner IN
stead of cold lunch on Il school desk.
Why, declare, would try 1t myself,
in our little town if lived sufficiently
near the schoolhouse. But since this
isn't to be, we mothers must do the
best we can. IalwayS aim to give my
children a change every day, and l
most rigidly eschew pie and cake en-
cept on rare occasions. \ sandwich is
nearl; always acceptable, but the form
of it should 0e varied Us much as pos
sible; in any case; however, the Slices
of bread should be cut smooth and thin,
and the meat in the same way. l like
best to use chopped meats, noistened
with little stock, melted buttered or
scalded cream, for sandwiches, as they
are not 50 dry. Egg sandwiches, too,
are favorites with my little people-to
one hord- boiled egg, chopped fine and
properly seasoned, add one teaspoonful
of finely-minced ham, tongue or other
cold meat, with one-half teaspoonful OF
melted butter. Spread this mixture
evenly between thin and thiniy-but-
tered slice ofbread. sometimes | give
them hard-boiled eggs, cut in slices,
the slices lightly buttered and fitted
together again, and find them wei
come addition to their bill OF fare; and
always, if at all possible, give them
bit offruit-a pear, apple, orange, or 4
few grapes, and above all things, l try
to make the lunch attractive. 1T Is car
ried in little willow basket, the daln-
tiest could find, and [ hemstitchcd.
fringed and embroidered & set of fine
linen doylies two years ago which are
never put to any other use than to
place between the different articles OF
food, of which never allow more than
three varieties, including the fruit. 1t
may he only fancy, but it seems to me
the children enjoy their luncheon far
better if daintily put up. At all events
T know the lunch basket always comes
home empty.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-15
The Nerves and the Moods.
THE Christian at Work. ]

Nothing III nature is more niarNci-
GUS than the network Of nerves con-
stltuting what we sometimes cure
lcssly call our nervous system. Each
nerve is a telcgraphic cord in it>c.f.
Each is Il part Of the whole complex
and inimitable system Of telcgraphy by
which messages from the headquarters
in the brain are sent to the minute stu
tions in the cNtremit;es. If this tele-
graphic system Of nerves Were erected
poles outside OF our bodies, it would be
Il most peculiar exhibit.
Happily for us, our nervous SYSTEMS
are, as it were, :. harmonious arrange
nent of underground wires, carefully
buried within Us, and deftly concealed
from outside observation. WecanHot
see them, nor know whether they are
too slack or too tightly strained. We
can tell when they are disturbed, for
neuralgia agony shoots along their
course from station to station. When
we are glum, and dismal, and low
spirited, the telegrdphic apparatus is
out of order, and the nerve forces are
demoraiZed. When nerves work
wrong, it is Us when Geographic poles
are shaky, or wires tangled or crossed,
or currents irregular or batteries con
fused.
According to the irregularity Of our
nerves SO are our irregular moods. If all
is right, We are happy and CHEEKY and
sunshiny. But let the batteries blum
der, or the currents cross, or the wires
become entansled, and we are irritable,
sulky, ill-ten9o oered, or angry, as the
case may be. In some of our distress
full moods we pout ana sulk, and mis-
interpret, and misunderstood. We
take ottense where no offense is in
tended, land We impute to others motives
which are never conceived by them.
At times when the moods are out of
sort, We think the whole world is
prosecuting us, and we, the afflicted
objects of persecution, are above all
other human creatures singled out for
martyrdom. There are circumstan-
ces under which most Of us can,
without insuperable difficulty, rise
from the moodincss which is
brought about by letting the nerves
have their own way. Mental and phy-
sical diet has much to do with it.
Brooding over real sorrows and lniagin-
ary nliseries will make the best of us
moody and wretched. Nursing grief
and affronts and telling the sad story
of our woes has as depressing al effect
as narcotic drugs.
Sleeping in unventilated rooms often
produces chronic wretchedness, even if
these rooms bc furnished with the ap-
pliances of wealth and refinement.
Association with grim persons is de-
prts>ing and dispiriting. Good health,
mental, SPIRITUAL and bodily, is worth
working for, 1t casts out the malaria
of moodiness and lifts US into the sun
light of JOY. Good health is more easily
attained than most folk suppose.