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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Tussle with a Catamount.

While George Hardy and his son, a
lad Of Is, were hunting opossums in the
wooded country adjoining Benefits
mills, their dogs freed what was sup
posed to be one of the animals they were
hunting. Hardy lit torch and sta
toned the boy some distance off, and
approached the tree to get shot at the
beast, when he was Mortified to see the
animal springing through the air di-
rectly toward his son. 1t struck the lit
tie fellow and bore him to the ground,
its claws, clutching in the clothing Oh
his shoulder, tearing away large chunk
of flesh. Mr.. Hardy rained heavy blows
on its back and head with club. The
catamount left the boy and sprang al
the man. ITS teeth fastening in the heavy
lapel of his overeoat. which was but
toned closely about the neck. 1t would
have seized his throat but for the heavy
goods warding off the attack. By this
time the dogs had seized the beast and
dragged it to the ground. where, after q
hard battle, in which the dogs, Hardy
and the boy all joined, it was dis
patched The boy was terribly scratched
about the shoulder and left side of the
face. The father escaped with the lose
of his overcCat and a few deep cuts on
his chin and jaw. The catamOunt meas
ured nearly FIVE feet, and is one of the
heaviest animals Of its kind ever seen III
this section. Portsmouth (O.) Cor. Gin
cinnah Enquirer.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Charlotte Cushman's Advice.

Probably the most conspicuous example
today of how woman may climb the
dramatic ladder in the old orthodox way
is Miss Cora Tanner, who has been
starring throughout the country with IN
creasing success for four or five seasons.
She began her theatrical education al the
age of 4, in j. II. McVicker's Chicago
stock company, which included at that
time such people as Charlotte Cushman,
Lucille Western and Adelaide Nelson.
Miss Tanner was not slow in taking adj
vantage of her opportunities to study
under those mistresses Of the dramatic
art. and her devotion to the simple duties
Of the beginner was soon noticed. One
day Miss Cushman called her to her side
and said:
Child, do you wish to become an act
ress?"
"Oh, of all things, Miss Cushman,"
replied little Cora.
~ see you are attentive" continued
the great tragedienne, after a careful
survey Of the girl, land l believe you
have talent Study! and try to forget
you are pretty"
This warning impressed Miss Tanner
deeply and she never forgot it, When
not actively engaged in her profession
she applied herself to the requirement
of those accomplishments which adorn
womanhood, and which are especially
valuable TO the actress. To these meth
DDS she owes her success, though it
would be idle to say that her beauty
has not aided her to a considerable ex-
tent.-r,ew York Tribune.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

1t may be the last-can't tell just when
Will be the last You can't afford TO let
this chance slip. Our sales the past four
weeks shows what iudicious advertising
Will do by a reliable house, and further
shows that the people know a good thing
When they see it. It has been the most
successful clCsing-out sale ever inaugural
ed. Our object accomplished. not of
making money, but OF disposiug Of our
stock. There are thousands not only in
the city, bat IN the surrounding country,
who have availed themselves Of this great
cut sale. We are retiring from business
and must sell this stock. Our present
prices are loss. The loss is ours. We
have plenty of chances 10 trade this stock
for city and farm property, but prefer to
take greenbacks and hard gold and silver
at loss in preference to a trade
Of any kind. Everything cut from - to
30 per cent. Shall continue TO sell
+. & ". collars at g, aud Coon 81 Co. s at
$50. Cut Stetson's hats once more to
s.. 30 from 81 and $50. Ask 70 see our raw
edge and soft felt hats at SIS. former
price $3.50 teyen that's better than Derby
lOtS) Money is what we are after The
first loss i the best-tomoTrow may be the
last. Bargains all along the line II you
want 10 hear the dollars jingle, follow the
crowd 10 JOE, THE HALTER,
Ia North Main st, Wichita, Kan.
y. 3. All Teck and Four-iu-hand scarfs
at SOC today only. They are worth 81 and
s.. . az regular selling prices. Today
only. d3ltf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

The interstate commerce Law forb.ds
railways 70 charge op~nly or By device any
one person a greater or less compensation
for any service rendered IN the transpoT-
tation Of passengers or property than X
charges for like ard eontern DoraueoGs
service. This is one thing that this lasv
forbids II does not. however, prob! BIT one
company from giving "a It's patrons better
services than another Why then patron
ize the railroad that offers tie inferior
train service when for the same amount C
money you can obtain superior service
ride less number Of miles and still reach
the same polats The railways entering
Wichita and Offering these inducements
should be well patronIzed. The Missouri
Pacific Ryf Fort Scott Route offers such il
ducemeats as mentioned above and great
many more which space viii uo1 permit 70
enume-ate- II you arr not aware Of this
fact-that TIE Missouri PsciSc railway
has elegant train service such as re late=.
improved reclining chair cars and the
modern improved Pullman palace sleep
ing cars. give i. a trial and you viii always
thereafter take tie popular route u j
the shOr. Inc 20 s. L0Ils oy !. miles -
well as 20 al Colorado, California aud
Washington Territory points- Before
purchasing POUR tickets call q: tie city
iicke; Office. I37 North Main street r l.
Bleckleys passenger and ticket agent
-a.-.s
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
4 West Virginia Diana.

The most celebrated hunters of the sec
ton are Bob Eastman, julie Baker, a
woman, and Louis Chidester There is a
law to protect deer, but it is not observed.
Out of season venison is called mountain
mutton. Julie Baker is the wife of Joan
Baker, and lives near the mouth Of
Black Water fork. She can handle a
Winchester with the dexterity and pre-
cisi0n of Old Leatherstocking, and hun
dreds of deer and bear have fallen VIC
tins to the unerring bullets from her
rife. Bob Eastman says he saw her
plunging down the mountain side
through six inches Of snow one day,
with two rifles and bear trap strapped
to her back and followed by six dogs.
She ran three miles to point where she
thought q deer in full chase would cross,
and she got there in time TO see her hus-
band kill him. She is big, black haired
woman, very industrious, with a heart
as large as her foot, and she is the mother
of seven children. She is not pretty. \
few months ago, for a silver dollar, she
carried a valise weighing over 100
pounds seven miles for an engineer. 1t
is said that on one occasion she carried
a sewing machine from Grafton to her
home, distance Of sixty milGs.-Balti-
more American.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

A somewhat remarkable thing took
place In the river just below Evansville,
Ind. last week \ few days since the
steamer Robert B. Carson collapsed and
sank in forty feet of water. together
with thirty head Of cattle conflned'on
the lower deck. For two or three days
an effort was made 40 raise the boat, but
the project was abandoned. On Satur-
day morning. however, TO the surprise
OF the harbor boats, the pilot house and
hurricane deck of the Carson suddenly
appeared above the water. When crew
was sent down the steamer was floating
acehcv. This was subseauentiy 't traced soi
TO the cattle themselves, whose bodies
had become inflated by gases generated
in the carcases and actually had lifted
the steamer 10 the surface.-Chicago
Times
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

y gentleman in Brussels has shown
unusual enthusiasm for the gane- OF
whist. In the course Of q game his part
rer trumped the trick which he had al
ready won by deep calculation and skill.
Instead Of swearing, IS q gentleman
would ordinarily have done in such cir
cumstanoes a few times, he gave his I'M
lucky partner twenty stabs in the ribs
with a long knife and left him dead.
This didn't cool his ardor for the game,
for later in the evening he was found
quietly playing in another cafe with some
other friends When his second partner
learned the facts he expressed great sat
isfaction that the game should have been
interrupted by the police.-Cor. New
York SIN
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
4 Prosperous Hotel Porter.

There is one hotel porter in Chicago
who has not the distinction of being the
oldest man in the business, yet he is IN
doubtedly the wealthiest. The aristo-
cratic tourist who makes his home at the
Grand Pacific during his stay in Chicago
is greeted On his arrival by tall man of
genteel appearance, who takes his big
travelling bag with a Chestertieldian bow
and conducts him to the foot of the ele-
vatOr. This man is John Culliton, the
richest hotel porter in the world. Guilt
ton is said to be worth more than $780,
900, and lives in elegance on Park
avenue. He prides himself on the mem
DRY of names and faces, and knows every
public man in America who has Glanced
to stop at the Grand Pacific hotel. He
is always posted on the railway time
tables and is prepared to give his opinion
readily on the amusements In the city.
Like his contemporaries, who enjoyed
the profits Of ticket scalping before that
business became a speciality and was
controlled by agents, he made an indie
pendent fortune and continually added
to it. He has ten assistants, who receive
$50 4 month each and their board
Chicago News
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
The aa1iehta 2ailp Eagle Sunday oine neeeber g.
The spartans and Music.

The favorite problem Of thinkers and
teachers, since thought began, has beer
TO find some engine Of education which
should reach the character as effectually
as the ordinary means Of training touch
the understanding; and in the opinion
OF many, not men alone but nations
music was such an engine. at is music,
said the Spartans, (which distinguishes
the brave man from the coward" "A
mans music is the source Of his courage
1t was their music which enabled Leoni.
das and his three hundred to conquer al
IhermopylR. II was music which taught
the Spartan youths how to die in the
wrestling ring or on the field Of battle.
These claims are audacious surely. Yet,
when we consider how the rhythmical
tread Of the brave man differs from
the agitated shamble Of the coward,
how music is the art of human joy, and
how Joy and repose of mind are the main
elements of manly fortitude, we shall at
affinity somewhere; our only difficulty
viii be to acknowledge that music, de-
HDerately applied, could ever be the d.
rect cause of these reputed results. To
achieve the end desired Spartan boys
passed their youth in learning tunes,
hymns and songs; this was their sole
mental culture. They were taught TO
dance and keep step to the measure Of
the songs as they sang them. And, grown
to manhood, now perfect warriors,
marched into battle with smiling faces,
crowned with flowers, calm, joyful and
serene, and, informing their songs, moved
steadily thus into the thickest of the
band that leads our armies TO the field of
battle nowadays is a scant survival Of
Spartan practice, yet even in this music
by proxy there are many elements Of
Indictment to courage.-The National
Review
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Notice.

CHICAGO. Dec Is, 1855
The firm OF Oberne. Hosick & Co will
discontinue business in Wichita from this
date, and will be succeeded By the firm Of
H. VI. Hosick & Co. All persons having
claims against the firm Of Oberne, Hosick
& Co will please present them for pay
ment, aud ali persons knowing themselv yes
10 be indebted 70 the firm viii please cali
and settle.
The business OF buying hides. wool, tai
low, etc. VIII be continued at the old stand
by y N HCsick & Co.
Mr.. c. ". Southwark, so long and ia
vorably known 20 this connection with the
trade. win remain with the new firm as
manager OF tie house
Thanking our customers for the trade 80
literally bestowed in the past, we solicit q
continuance Of the same
respectfully,
d5Itf Il " HosICK * CO.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
The Same John.

Marriage is not transformation. John
Will be as cross when he is hungry, as
glum when distraught with business
anxieties, as uncomfortable when his
collar chafes lis neck-in a word, as
human and as fallible Il John welded as
single. He is q good son and brother,
yet betrothed Mary has heard him speaE
impatiently to his mother and tartly to
his sister. He will, upon what he reek-
ons as sufficient occasions, be both pert
and petulant with his wife when once
the new chy" has worn off. Were this
not true he would be an angel, and
angels do not wear rvced business suits
and Derby hats, or have dyspepsia and
smoke more than is wholesome for nerves
and pocket. Bills are never presented
to cherubim at most ingeniously incon-
venient times, and ser&phim have no
natural but thin skinned conceit that
viii not brook wifely criticism.-Marion
Harlaud.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Notice to safe and Vault Builders

Proposals will be received by the Board
of State House COmmiss oners of the State
of Kansas at their office in Topeka, Kansas
until , o'clock p. m, Thursday, January
3, 1889 for the building of a fire and burg
lar proof vault fer the State Ireasurer'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-nlne feet four inches. Diagrams
and requirements viii be furnished on ap-
plication to the architect, Kenneth Melon
aid, Louisville KY. 2l-23t
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

The Chicago, Kansas 81 Nebraska rail-
way (St. Joseph & Iowa Railroad Co,
iessee), is the best equipped line west OF
fhe Missouri river Our equipment was
built expressly for this line by the Pull
man Palace Car Company, which is guar
antee to the travelling public that it is
strictly first class. You will find all OF our
coaches elegantly upholstered and very
comfortable in every particular If you
are going TO any part of Kansas or Nebras-
ka, or TO any point east, remember you will
never regret having started right, by tax
ing the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska rail-
way. (Rock Island Route). For further
particulars address Jno. Sebastian. c. T. s.
+. A. Topeka, Kan. 60tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

As the cold season is about upon US il
may save you considerable annoyance and
possible damage if you will thoroughly in
spect your water pipes and see that they
are not exposed to frost; also see that the
stop box at curb is in good condition and
easy of access SO, in case of burst, the
water company can shut the water of
without delay. Office, 1l6 n Market
go st 7. c. AMSBARY, Supt.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

recall what Count Tolsroi said as to
tie political outlook. put the question
to him, Suppose the emperor were to
ask YOU what lie should do, what would
you sayg'' He was silent for time; then
he said, II am praying to God TO give me
wisdom TO make the right answer.
Then, after another pause, he replied, Il
would say;
''Nauonslize the land.
Declare absolute liberty of conscience.
And establish the liberty Of the press.
IF he did these three, all The rest woo1d
come right. w. 7. Stead in New York
Mail and Express
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Minerals of L tab.

Besides that immense, limitless maya
zine OF salt, the Great Salt lake of Utah,
and the precious metals, there are other
curious and valuable deposits among the
mineral resources Of Utah. which if
worked would be found almost mex
haustible, and add largely TO the wealth
of our country. There are some recently
discovered veins Of alum which are
eighteen inches thick and several hun
dred feet in length, of dazzling white
ness, and almost perfectly pure. Nat
ural mineral wax, or ozollerite, rarity
elsewhere, is found in Utah in great
quantities. It is perfect insulator. and
would probably be valuable insulating
material for electrical appliances. Be-
sides this, it is proof against air, acid or
water, and thus would be Of value for
many purposes. Gilsonite is a similar
discovery, and contains about 50 per
cent. of carbon or pure asphalt. Beds
of inter have also been found, and guam
titles of sulphate Of soda, blown on shore
from the Great Salt lake at certain tenn
peratures. Hundreds of tons are often
piled up in this way in a single night,
and might be used in producing sal soda
and carbonate of soda, at very trifing
expense.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Offers for the holiday season to make silk,
velvet and evening costumes for $40 Hay-
ing lately changed my location from l43
North Main 10 the Zimmerly building,
take this method of inducing the Ladies to
hunt me up. Ali orders booked between
the dates Of December a and January 10,
viii be finished in rotation and we guar
antee satisfaction. Wooden dresses posi-
lively not considered in this offer
FLORENCE CHAMBERS,
d3l-3t MOdIstc
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

English shoemakers always cut Y in
the bench leather for luck. Swedish
carpenters mark cross on their tools for
the same purpose and many painters
mark q cross and triangle on high
scafolding before they feel perfectly
comfortable upon it.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Just completed AID for sale a. this ofTlce
Attorneys Pocket Docks.s, the mos. con-
pIste Pocket docket ever gotten Up.
PACED ASD ISpEXED. bound with BE
cover Price 8 90. ssnt ~ rnaii postpaid %
a1y address upon recsig II Sl-97. ADDRESS
the Wichita Eagle. W.ck.ra kza. dkwtf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Holiday Excursion via. 1.-The Great Rock
Island ~

The Rock Island Route will sell excur-
sion tickets within POO miles limit at one
fare for the round trip. Tickets sold on
December -, %, -, % and 81, and January
l. 1889. Good, returning up to January ),
1859, inclusive. For further information
call at 200 East Douglas avenue, or passen-
ger station, corner Douglas and Mead ave
nues c. a. RUTHERFORD,
go lot Ticket Agent
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

and parior tables steb0arGs plain. me
dunn and fancy chalrs II sill pay you g
examine our large variety. Kansas Fur
nitare Co, &g1 and l33 East Douglas ave.
3ff
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

All Drivers have yo-itlTs orders 70 pye-
vent passenZs-S from getting On ard q,
fro1i platform q cara. CT kiA1d q. tte
azE1e-
Passengers FAUST seep CT q ;bs fro1.
platform HlLE.T2 STREET HI ca.
Ea-sf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

is here. Order your kosl from J. G. Jack
son and il viii BE delivered 81 once Any
kind wanted IN stock Telephone Nc. %
r-l2f
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
pHILApYIrHTA Iulv = 90

Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan
GentleDen:-W e have seen one Of your
Nortga Loan Registers at the Once Of
the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co.
this city and shall be obliged IL you will
send this company one similar in al 70
spects at your earliest convenience. and 70
main RESPECTFULLY yours,
THEODORE EgOTHrGHAg.
G5-tf' Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Receipt Books.

Blank receipt books for sale at this Office.
Orders by mail promptly attended 10. Ad-
dress the Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

One objection to the entrance of
women into politics is the fact that in
mailing lies they would be always smash
ing their thumbs-Boston Transcript
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
W. II. VI RDOCk,
29-tf Passenger and Ticket Agent.


In order to accommodate midwinter hol-
iday travel, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe Railway company viii sell round trip
tickets on December -, %, ii, %, 81 and
January l. 1889, all limited TO return Jan
uary g. 1889, TO points on their lines dis
tance not more than 200 miles in Ell her
direction, at one fare for the round "trip
elegant reclining chairs free. Pullman
sleepers on morning and night trains.
Cali at 122 North Main street, Douglas
avenue and Union depot.
d29tf ". d. MURDOCH,
Passenger and Ticket Agent.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Call and see our line q fancy goods for
the holiday season Kansas Furniture CO. =,
s0I and s13 East Douglas ave Htf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

FOR Xmas. also Xmas g-eea aEs6 holly
Order early. Poe & XEe!ser ~ \ Water
telephone - d. =
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

( Ny stock q Domestic sewing machines a.
/ reduced prices II. " MAyyIxe,
2G-if is9 North Main.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
E AND ONE-THIRD LOWEST FIRST-CLAS!
FARE EOR THE ROTND TRIP
Ncte Books.

Blank note books for sale at this office.
Orders by mail promptly attended to. Ad-
dress The Wichita EAGLE Wichita. Kan.
75tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

There is no pleasure in being the ant;
In spite Of the ants industry and hard
work tha butterfly is thought the most
2f.-AtchiSon Globe
Tho Nsrss n Mississippi
Hrs Adeiia NJ Hilms.1. at the State
Teachers institute at Jackson. :Iiss., was
made member of the stats board OF
education by scclamation, and is the first
woman IN Mississippi to whom that honor
has been accorded Hrs Kiiinan has
been distinguished IN Mississippi for more
than thirty years IS al educator, and has
done rsoch for tie higher education OF
Ecu,e.l-NeE CriRans Picasure
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Miss Lula Grainger, teacher of piano
and organ. Lessons given at the home if
desired. No 43l North Fourth ave 156 IF
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Alphabetical index tabs made to order
Orders by mail promptly attended TO- Ad
dress the Wichita EAGLE, Wichita. Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

/. c, Jackson has a full supply OF an
thracite and all kinds of soft koal Tele
phone No. 10. III South Fourth avenue.
c--1ot
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
koal. Koai.

Root Bros. have the best line of hack
in the city. d2S-5t
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Telephone your orders Tor hacks or bag
gage - Root Bros No. r. dZs-5t
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Our line of Plush rockers, rattan and
reed chairs is unequaled for quantity.
quality and variety. Kansas Furniture Co,
401 and 403 East Douglas ave. % If
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

All persons indebted to Kaufman &
Koher will please call and settle before the
first of the year. KAUFMAN & KoHER
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Elegant tolss. cases. r-lor c4ses, shzsln,
sets, etc, a. Al WersisEl's pharmacy. NJ
j. Y Main. d9g &.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Holiday excursions via Wichita g. West
ern and kingman, Pratt & Western, one
fare for the round trip, commencing sale
December 22nd and continuing on 23rd Path,
18th and 3lst, ana January l, 1889, limited
for return until January B. 1889. Tickets
on sale 122 North Main street, Douglas av-
enue and Union depots.
W. ID. MURDOCH,
~
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
-ssSSNALls~
1aIlu - Eagle
NAP0LEON'S COUPS.
AN OLD STORY OF THE GREAT
FRENCH EMPEROR REToLD.

Such Daring as Was Never Equaled-.Dis-
solving the Council OF Five Rundred-To
Capture France with Eleven Hundred
Soldiers.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

4 clergyman after years q szgsrirx
frosa sazE lszshscas clssz>s. Cs.&-rt. sod
yalaly EsT.sg sreTy EsV~s renossiy, q iss,
AID s=vs3 hAr.4 from eeesa- Any suEe-sf
.syzl thas SFe2Efai eitssss .eod!ny 1s
scSres-ss1 s1Asz 90 srTslogs % Pro- J A
Lz-rsso~ > Wares street.. Sew rosk
City. al rscE.Ts tGr we - free q <Aarxs.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Mixed candy for Christmas, 10 cents a
pound at keller's grocery. 2l5 South Main
street. 27-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Christmas and Sew Year Hollaay Exeursion.

Christmas and New Year Holiday Excursions.
In order to encourage local travel and 10
afford opportunity TO our patrons of visit
ing their friends and relations who may
reside in localities reached by our lines,
we (the Missouri Pacific railway have ar
ranged for the sale of round trip local
tickets at the reduced rate of
ONE AND oNE-THIRD LOWEST FIRsT-CLASS
FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP
to any point on our line within radius of
two hundred miles. These tickets will be
on sale December sd, cath and 18th, ISIS,
and January lst, 1889, good to return on or
before January 3d. Iso9. For further in
formation call at the city ticket office, 49,
n Main, or at depot corner Second and
Wichita streets T. L. BLECKLEY.
27-tf i. and T. ~
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Money to loan ON improved city prop
erty. W A Reed, los East Douglas ave,
over Boston store. do OF
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23
Koal and kOke.

Largest stock in the city.
l.. c. JACKSON,
liz South Fourth avenue.
Telephone No. 10. 27-12t
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

See what we have for Christmas. Kan
sas Furniture Co, 401 and 403 East Doug
las ave- 70 II
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-23

Pictures. Pictures! Pictures!
At the Market Street art store, ia y. Mar
ket street. 26tT