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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
Variety in Domestic Life.

The evenings of great numbers of families
are monotonous humdrum. They involve
the assemblage of the same people, the same
surroundings, the same paterfamilias yawn-
ing over his paper, the same querulous mann
ma overladen with family cares. Fresh peo-
pie with fresh thoughts, fresh atmosphere,
anything to stir up and agitate the pool OF
domestic stagnation, are sadly needed and
sadly scarce. There needs to be also con-
slant succession of such fresh people to bring
about these results. The world is full of men
and women, and in better regulated life it
would be the business after the days work
was done to entertain each other, and give
each other fresh life. AS it is now, hundreds
if not thousands of our households are little
better than cells for the Incarceration of each
family Thousands are thus worn out pre-
maturely from utter lack of domestic recrea-
sion. There might be written over the graves
of hundreds of thousands, Bored to death
by the stagnation of domestic life. Louis
vile Courier Journal
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
"Boy Hamlet"

John Howard Payne enjoys the dis
tinction of being the first American
Hamlet who was born in America. and
he had been born but seventeen years
when he played Hamlet at the Pork
theatre in May, 1909. He was the first
of the long line of infant phenomena in
this country, and the original Boy
Hamlet" Fired by the marvellous
and ridiculous-success Of Master Betty
in England, he went upon the stage with
little professional training, and with
barely sufficient intelligence TO play the
parts of Rosencrantz or Guildenstern,
but he drew enormous crowds, and put
money in his purse. Two years later,
on the 5th of April. 1911, he introduced
the tragedy Of Hamlet" TO Albany au-
diences: but he is remembered by pos
terity as a playwright rather than as a
player, and rs the author OF one immor-
tai song. His Hamlet naturally vas as
immature and as amateur as il was pre-
mature.-Lawrence Hutton in Harper s
Magazine.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
The Black valise Baby.

'This is our valise baby" said the sister su-
perior Of the House Of Providence, pointing
to mulatto babe that looked as though it
enjoyed life in its snowy crib.
Zone night about IL o'clock there was a
quick ring at the door. The moment we
heard the summons we knew it was a baby
ring and the FORTRESS fastened to take in the
waif. So sure were we that little outcast
would be On tine doorstep that sister took a
shawl with her to use in case of necessity
When the door was opened one could see
nothing and hear nothing but the wind and
rain.
eve returned to our rooms, but the echo
of that ring on such fierce night disturbed
the FORTRESS so that she could not rest.
Mother said she, we must go and search the
yard. fear that ring was for some pur-
pose Invent down and together we searched
the yard. Under that syringa bush we stun
bled on an old valise. When sister picked
it up there was cry from within, and
there was our valise babe" said the lady,
softly rocking the cradle and fondling the
dark little cherub as she told his story.
"Any wardrobe with the little one!'
''Not stitch. 1t is a wonder that the
child was not smothered, for no precaution
had been taken to provide fresh air. If the
valise had not been SO well worn we would
surely have found our baby dead. "-Detroit
News
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Latest Items by Telegraph in Condensed
Form.

A man answering in most particulars
the description of Silcott has been traced to
Ottawa, Ont, but is believed to have left
lasc night for the west. He was greatly
changed in appearance.
A serious fight occurred between drunk
en- negroes and policemen at Augusta, ia.
One negro was killed.
Five convicts overpowered the guards at
the Kingston, Ont, penitentiary and es-
capped.
Two drunken men, named Easton and
Douglass, were killed by saloon keeper
at Stineville, Ind.
Two bloody murders ended Christmas
festivities at Memphis, Tenn.
In riot at Jesup, Ga. two men were
killed and several wounded. Troops were
sent to the scene.
Several large Pennsylvania coal COM
panies have closed their mines until cold
weather makes demand. Thousands of
men are out of employment
There were rumors of terrible riot at a
late hour last night at GAINESVILLE, Ga.
Three negroes were reported killed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
The Pitcher at the Well.

John B. Jeffery, the publisher, is a great
traveller, but sometimes great travellers get
left Jeffrey got left recently. He was COM
ing on from the east with his wife and fam
:ly, and they arrived over the Canada South
ern road at the depot in Detroit Mr.. Jeffery
left the car while the Michigan Central train
was being made up, and strolled through the
depot for a stretch before resuming his jour
ney. All of his belongings were in the car
with his family. He passed out of the gates,
walked q block or SO up the street and then
returned. The gate to the train was closed,
as the gong had sounded for starting. The
,all publisher tried to pass through, but the
uniformed guard stopped him. He tried to
explain, and he talked in his sweetest and
most persuasive key, but all to no purpose
The rules of the depot were most stringent
and could not be overstepped. As he plead /
IN vain he saw his train pull slowly out of the
depot, carrying his family with it. He was
eft. Investigation developed the sad fact
that he had but single silver dime in his
clothes; but that was nothing. Put John
Jeffery on a desert island and he'll fetch. "
He went up town, found an old friend and
followed his family to Chicago on the next
train But he would hate to have any one
know that he had been left.-Chicago Herald.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
Under the Chin.

You may have heard travellers scott at
the practical Frenchman who stuffs one
corner of his napkin inside his shirt col
lar and spreads it fully over the front Of
his person from his chin down to his
knees This is the practice of the French
people of the middle and lower classes,
who are thrifty and prudent, and who
wish to eat at their ease and not spot
their clothes There is nothing ridiculous
in this practice. There is reason. and
an excellent reason. for so spreading the
napkin, and if l were dining at home.
or alone at a restaurant or club, and had
on my spotless shirt and open waistcoat
and clawhammer coat, all ready to go to
the opera, should certainly spread my
napkin over my manly and snowy bosom,
Just as the Frenchman does. and SO
should dine at my ease, serenely and
without care, knowing that l had thus
insured the immaculateness of my linen.
However, let it be remembered that com
pany manners in all countries require
you simply to spread your napkin loosely
over your knees, and to eat clearly and
decently. Child in Harper's
Bazaar.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
THINGS IN THE BOTTOM DRAWER

There are whips and toys and pieces of string;
There are shoes which no little feet wear;
There are bits OF ribbon and broken rings
And tresses of golden hair;
There are little dresses folded away
Out Of the light of the sunny day.
There are dainty jackets that never are worn,
There are toys and models Of ships,
There are books and pictures, all faded and torn.
And marked by the finger tips
OF dimpled hands that have fallen to dust;
Yet strive to think that the Lord is just
But feeling of bitterness fills my soul
Sometimes, when try to pray,
That the Reaper has spared so many flowers
And taken all mine away;
And almost doubt that the Lord can know
That mothers heart can love them So
They wander far In distant clmes,
They perish by water and food;
And their hands are black with the direst crimes
That kindle the wrath of God.
Yet mothers song has soothed them to rest,
She has lulled them to slumber upon her breast.
And then think Of my children three,
My babies that never grow old,
And know they are waiting and watching for me
In the city with streets of gold
Safe, safe from the cares of the weary years,
From sorrow and sin and war,
And thank my God, with falling tears,
For the things in the bottom drawer.
Anonymous.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
A Madman's Aptness.

The following is an amusing instance OF
the aptness with which mailman will turn
an argument. An inspector visiting ali asy-
lum was requested by the medical superin-
tendent to be very careful to address a GER
tain patient as "your imperial majesty" the
poor man imagining himself to be Julius
Cesar and becoming furious if he did not re-
ceive what he considered proper respect. The
inspector was careful to follow Instructions
and all went we'll On subsequent visit he
again addressed the patient by the same
title, "What do you mean!" was the reply
don't talk nonsense. I'm Plato" "Ohp'
said the inspector; II beg your pardon, but
thought you were Julius Cesar last year.
"Well, yes" replied the lunatic; $50 was
but that was by another notwithstanding
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
General Da Fonseca Answers the Irrepres-
WEATHER BULLETIN.

SIGNAL OFFICE, WICHITA. Kan. Dec.
25-The highest temperature was o5o !,
the lowest 500 and the mean $50, with
fresh southwest winds, warm and cloudy,
with light rain early in the morning Ol
inch, followed by clearing weather in the
afternoon, nearly stationary pressure.
Last year, on December 25. the highest
temperature was 81 ? the lowest 22o, and
the mean $50, with sleet
FRED L. JOHNSON, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
Dec. rs. D. m.-Forecast until p. m.
Thursday: For Missouri, Kansas and
Colorado, fair, lower temperature. north
erly winds.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
To Quiet Your Nerves. Smoke
O. y IS


A street taxiderinist with STUFFED crow
attracted tho attention Of several hundred
people OH Clark stress last thursday. 1.-THE
crow, he said, sis great traveller. He is q
social sort Of q bird, too. You don't often
see a lone crow. He gcnorally has mate.
but most generally he has several % them.
Crows like to keep together batter than aay
Of the feathered tribe. unless IL q wild ge~ss
and cartridges. They always migrate to-
gether, but unlike most migratory birds.
they don't 60 south-not alwayA They quit
the highlands and the woodscsrly in tho sea-
son and haunt the river edges, flying from
shore to shore. At night, when tns weather
is cold, they fy 70 the nearest woods 10 roost.
The hawk aud the owl, though. 10 it alone.
You hardly ever Sc pair Of either. They
fl low or else very high The hawk 10 a
higher Eyer than the owl They are always
looking for something to destroy, and never
migrate in any direction long at time.
They zeem TO be uncertain which way 70 90.
Just like some folks in this world Chicago
Trfi1fIna
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26

Neariy ali the steel pens used in tEis
country are manufactured here, though
twenty years ago nearly all were in
ported. Now ouIy tie highest priced
ones are imported We use about
/ 900. 900 gross every year, which Is not
so large a number as might appear, con
sidering that it represents fewer than
three pens apiece for all the inhabitants
AS many people who use them wear out
a gross IA pens) or more in year. 1t Is
evident that there must be great many
who never use steel pen &sail 1h1Pens
are made of imported steel wA3dh Ia
preferred because Of it's more unoovm
quality. Ii is rolled into sig shsss snd
cut into strips. after which IL 10 a.
nealed. rolled to the thickness requires,
then tempered and cut and stamped Into
pens. Much skill Is required In AID these
operations and in those Of finishing tbs
pens for use The mznufacsuFo ss1
trade In steel pens has seen very Hide
change for generatisn---oood House
keeping.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
A Nyysterious Bird.

At the north end, in the field just beyond
the Washburn car wheel works, and near
the line Of the Springfield railroad, was found
recently in the gutter an unusual bird It
was evidently young bird, and was about
the size of duck but it had bill something
like a woodcock's. 1t seemed clearly to be a
young bird that could not fly. Its legs were
placed far behind like looms, bur its feath-
ers were not blue checked 1t was taken to
the car wheel shops, where they endeavored
to find out what it would eat. Theoniy thing
it ''we1t for" except the hand Of the man
who caught it, was piece OF turf. turned
over, ard that it eagerly explored, apparent
ly for worms. A full grown loon is great
bird, nearly three feet long This bird was
probably grebe. 1t died at night.-Hart-
ford Times
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
Mnsfc from Ga.

A musical gas machine is the latest English
invention, and it is called the pylophone
Its compass is three octaves, with a keyboard,
and it will be played In the same manner as
an organ 1t has thirty-seven glass tubes In
which a ike number of gss jets burn These
Jets, placed in q circle, contract and expand
Ike the finger of hand When the small
burners separate the sound is produced; when
thew Close together the sound ceases The
tone DEPENDS upon the number Of barners and
the sizs of the tubes IN which they burn, 30
that BY a careful arrangement and selection
all the notes of the musical scale may Be pro-
ducei in several octaves Some of toe GAS
tubs il which the jets burn are nearly s:e sea
tnse ioug.-Sr Louis Republic
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
True Wit,

There is no action of the intellect of which
the object and uses, and even the very iden-
tity, are so often mistaken as wit. In some
people satire passes for wit, the biting sar-
casm, the keen jibe with the point dipped in
burning gall are the coin which they endea-
vor to circulate for the genuine metal
In others waggery is recognized as wit.
The comical saying, the queer grimace, the
dangerous art of mimicry, which are the ad,
miration of a certain class, pass for wit
Douglas Jerrold once said: "Wit l have
heard called merchant prince, trading with
the whole world; while waggery is a green
grocer, making up small penny'orths for the
local vulgar. Texas Siftings.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
The Question of Identity.

Should ever serve On a jury II would he q
difficult matter TO get me TO vote q tnaa gu.t
where q mere question Of identity L Involved
and the testimony was conflicting A d0Tn
r-.en might swear that ttsy recognized per-
son Leaving . hOuss spd.r certain czsarn-
stances, bat I would want stronger proof tasn
that There IL hardly day p4s-ss that 60
not hear % SINS aEszsing episode In which
Harvey, tbs in<urancs sctuAry, u mistaken
for Professor Bill CLARK. Of Capt. Dan Able
being mistaken for Judge J. a ferry. and 10
less than SIX times w-san . fortnight ksvs
been halted upon the xtrsss by pscpls Who
lnistsok rzs Tor Or. Vernon, he dsnfist. Ono
gentisnan rods ell tho way do~n town with
me on ehe can ons morning recently riioous
discovering his mistake uEtii srplssHet fnsS
trp4o him - tbs end Of our iouraey Law
g. LouAs Globe Dsnoxsi
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
eRANDMoThER,s BABY.

Thirty years ago my baby.
A baby just ike you.
With golden duR IN silken rings.
And shining eyes Of blue.
Came like little angel
To I'LL my life with love.
His dimpled hand was stronger then
Than all the hosts above.
But ere knew #, baby,
So fast the swift years ran,
Ny darling was . romping Lad
And then q bearded man
My darling went wooing,
In honest JOY and pride;
And as his father did before,
He brought him home bride.
And /, foolish mother,
Felt somehow left alone;
And the boy who was my first born son.
Seemed not SO much my own.
We mothers are SO jealous;
So selfish, I'm afraid
With SO much earthly leaven,
Our scales are often weighed
Now here are you. my baby,
Son Of my son, SO fair,
The hope of all our household.
OF all our line the heir.
Prince Royal: little comfort;
There ne'er was babe so sweet:
From golden head and violet eyes,
To darling dainty feet.
Thirty years ago. my baby
tell it in your ear,
Another nursing, just like you.
Came from the angels here.
Host him in the whirlpool,
OF the rough world long ago;
And now the angels bring him back
That's why love you sol
rgaret E Sangster in Ladies' Home Journal
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
Laugh and Grow Fat.

Fat people get plenty of suggestions as te
how they may reduce their flesh, but as there
are more thin people than fat in the world. a
word of advice TO them may not be out Of
place. According to excellent authority, they
must sleep all they can keep early hours for
retiring; lie down in the middle Of the day;
drink a great deal of wstser, eat heartily,
especially of farinaceous food; take plenty OF
exercise, but in moderation. Be cheerful
Sterne SAYS that every time man laughs,
be adds something to his life" And, accord
ing to Solomon, "A merry heart doeth good
like a medicine: but broken spirit drieth
the bones"
Follow the old adage, Laugh and grow
fat
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
Stepped or in q Wet Place.

Last night, as the Memphis and Charleston
passenger train, bound west, was nearing De-
catur, the brakeman, as is customary, an
nounced in the coaches, "Next stop is Deca-
tur."
One sleeping passenger, being aroused by
the cry, thought he said Decatur" and aris-
ing, deliberately walked out on the platform
and stepped off, alighting in the middle of
Swan lake, body of water about $50 yards
wide and 20 feet deep He hit out for terra
firma, reaching it in safety unhurt, with
overcoat and pair of boots on. The train
was running at about thirty miles an hour,
and the fall was forty feet.-Decatur (Ala.)
Telegram in Memphis Avalanche.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
The Name Catches Them.

A Lonion paper announces that Worces
tershire village, from tke fact Of its being
called Broadway. fri attracted the atten-
ton and then the visits Of Americans. and
now there Is quite an American season and y
small artist colony, which Is SIX raiiss from 9
railway station. The American artists nave
established Broadway school at this spot,
which, with its ivy and creeper covered
worcestershirs houses. Is regarded By them
Is the most typical OF English Villages The
object Of Ar. Alma Tsde-nais special journey
TO this favorzte resort was 70 paint some Wild
ross growing IN a cottage garden
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
Not for Cash.

Doctor" he said, as they met on the plat
form of the street car. "can get little adj
vice Of your
"For casha"
"Well, no. I simply want to ask ques-
zion or two, and being I'm an old patient Of
yours, you won't think of charging me-"
$50 ahead"
swell, my feet are troubling me, and
thought"-
''Sayl Cut 'em right OFF, interrupted the
doctor. ''rve often wondered why you didn't
do it. I've got to get off here-good night"
Detroit Free Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26

During the last few years certain physiolo-
gists have been working out curious puzzle,
and have found that O remarkable organ
existing not only in man but in all mammals
and In birds and most fsbes-is the seat OF
a special sense. This organ is membrane Of
the head, lodged in bong labyrinth consist
ing Of q vestibule and three semicircular
canals and continuous with the cavity con-
tanning the hearing apparatus Tas organ
was long supposed to play some part in tie
perception Of sound, but it has now been
demonstrated by Mach and others that it,
function is 10 show us bota the direction and
the amount Of all rotations performed by the
head or by head and body together.
saw Traveller.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26

The average length u life Il creates
and the standard Of bodily hsalsh higher
than ever before. and IL IL we're mt that
medical and sA.isAxyskiii now preserve
for LIE Of imperfect hsAlab0say veal
persons, who nfsEmsr times ~eus6havs
srccunbed to the Gre attack Of dsseAse,
the standard wsnld be even hieAes. La
the works Of old writers there are nAay
passages which xAes that man VA
considered old ana past his prime Al ~
while new ~ that are ons h In the vesy
heighs Of his powers Tbsrs nnay y
mere diseases now than formerly: bui
there il less disease. and q vastly grsaees
knowledge q how 20 avoid IL. or. vbsn
STACKED. 70 bring IL 10 favorseis ssr-
mination- HALLS journal Of Healah-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
The Mexican Theatre.

You don't have to bother securing reserved
seats in some of the Mexican theatres, for
there are no seats at all You just send your
servant ahead with one Of your own chairs,
and be does all the hustling necessary to Sc
cure good position. If you don't have a
servant or chair available, you can hire a
chair at the door for six cents from an old
woman who, as you pay her, will murmur,
"Give me cigarette, senior, for Gods sake, u
In liquid Castilian. She doesn't mean to be
irreverent; she is only using a common
idiom.-E1change.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
OPPOSING THE REORGANIZATION

GALVESTON. Tex, Dec 25-A suit op-
posing the REORGANIZATION OF the Houston
& Texas Central railroad was fled here in
the United States court yesterday. The
bill asks for an injunction aud restraining
order, and requests the court to set aside
the foreclosure and sale of the railway.
The compliments allege that the entire
proceeding was but part of the plan laid
by Huntington and his associates 20 secure
possession of the Houston & Texas Central
property without due regard TO the inter-
est OF the stockholders.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
KILLED BY AN EXPRESS.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. 25.-While return
ing from Christmas festivities early this
morning Miss Mamie Campbell and her
escort, Benjamin Lovett, both of wilkins
burg. Pa, were struck by the oyster ex-
press on the Pennsylvania railroad near
Edgewood, this city. Miss Campbell re-
ceiyed injuries that resulted in her death
in few hours and Lovett was so badly
hurt that his recovery is considered i'm
prohahle
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26

DENVER, Col, Dec. 25.-The southern
Ute Indians have just held a council of
three tribes relative to the treaty made by
them last year for their removal to Utah.
They don't understand why the treaty has
not been carried into effect. They were
unanimously in favor of the removal and
have resolved to ask the Indian agent for
permission to send delegation of Indians
10 Washington to urge ratification of the
treaty. They want to be heard in answer
to the objections made by the Indians
Rights association to the treaty.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26
ANOTHER COMET DISCOVERED.

GENEVA, n. Y, Dec. 25.-Professor
Brooks, director of Smith observatory, dis
covered new comet this evening. It's
position is as follows: Right ascension is
hours % minutes, declination north 81 de-
grees 40 minutes, with a slow westerly
motion. The comet is bright and tele-
scopic. This makes the third comet dis
covered this year by the professor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-26

BLOOMINGTON. Neb., Dec. pa 13-year-
old son of X. d. Stewart, living about
eight miles south of here, in Kansas, was
found dead yesterday afternoon about two
miles from home. He went to herd cattle,
taking with him his dog and gun. He
was found by neighbours boy, lying by
the road dead with his faithful dog by his
side guarding him. The dog had to be
dubbed away from the body. The ground
near where the gun was found indicated
that the boy and dog had been playing and
it was supposed that the gun was dis
charged, infiicting the fatal wound.