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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-18

Ing Ansots arms aside butted him SQuareiy
in the abdomen. Ansot didn't have breath
enough left him to touche, but he acknowi-
edged that he had been touched by sitting
down suddenly and forcibly. Upon recover
ing himself he attempted to retaliate, but
Tronchet's right knee few up and caught
Ansot squarely on the forehead.
CAUGHT BIZ THE ANKLE.
On taking their positions again Tronchet
aimed straight blow At mis- opponents chin,
but it fell short by an inch, and Ansot
grasped his ankle with both hands. 1t looked
as if Tronchet must fan to the ground at the
mercy of his opponent, but Ike fash he
turned and landed ON his hands Before Ansot
could take advantage Of the professors posi-
ton and kick him in the stomach, Tronchet's
right leg shot out and landed first On his op-
ponent's chin and then on his belt. Ansot let
go of the professors foot
When they squared of again Ansot sprang
lightly into the air. Out went both feet, and
biff! biffl they landed, one on Tronchet's
stomach, the other squarely between his eyes.
But not to be outdone the professor tented
with his left hand and sprang into the air, at
the same time landing both heels simultane-
ously upon Ansot's chest.
VALUABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Every blow during the whole exhibition
was delivered with the greatest precision,
and at the same time nearly every one was
as light as the pat Of child. The accuracy
in gauging the distance of an opponent was
remarkable, even when kicking backward.
''On more than one occasion" said Profes-
sor Tronchet, 'have l been able to defend
myself against great odds by my knowledge
of la savate While passing through White
chapel, London, one night l and my three
friends were attacked by couple of dozen
hoodlums. By placing our backs together
we were able to kick them over IS fast as
they could come up.
II once saw a man attempt to shoot one Of
the best Partisan savateurs, but almost as
soon as his pistol was out of his pocket it was
sent whirling in the air by kick on the
elbow"
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STATION OF EXPOSITION RAILROAD.


passenger railway which has recently been
made accessible to tho public The immense
space devoted 10 the different parts Of the eI-
hibition made the construction Of rapid
and economical communication real neces-
sity, and its success increasing daily, piainly
proves Its importance
Conceived by the general director Of 81.
exposition, II Applaud, tho construction Of
the railroad has been executed by MessTs.
Gaillot & Co. in such short time that ono
hrdly understands how tAoy managed Ia
surTnount the numerous difficulties caused by
the narrow alleys, the rilort curves which
were necessary and the creation q an entire
ly rev rolling stock.
The illustration q the railroad shows how
carefully the builders tried 20 satisfy tie
public's taste. TIE f-atuges - ;ke depoiA are
o. a rare originality aui s.1s practieal dis
tribution They book AIS pretty resting
points and seem 20 attract tho travellers a.
te-tion; they are, beside. protected from
sun and rain by wide. tent Ike roofA Wen
furnished Bullets offer. at The end stations
their refreshments 70 tle visitor. Al IN al
the Paris expcsition railway demonstrates "a
once the practical ssnse q the French people
and their appreciation 81 tie tasteful and or
namentAl-one Of The most prominent traits
OF the Gallo character.
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on granite octagonal pedestal IS feet high.
The pedestal has four large and four small
faces. Upon the large faces are tablets bear
ing the names Of the founders Of the colony,
while from the smaller faces buttrcsses pro-
ject upon which are seated figures represent
ing, with the central figure, the principles Of
the founders, the figures being Morality"
Education Freedom" and Law"
The statue Of Faith" was modelled by
Perry, Of Florence Morality" was given
by the state Of Massachusetts,. A panel rep
resenting the euibarkatson OF Delft Haven
was gwen by Connecticut Roland Aathsr,
Of Hartford, gave Education" and the
panel describing the signing OK the com
pact In the cabin Of the 2aydower.
Congress appropriated the funds for Free
dom" and the panel representing tie land
ing Of the Pilgrims Law and the
panel representing the signing Of the treaty
with Indian Chief Sanoset were paid for by
private subscriptions. The monument, with
the exception Of one tablet, Is the work Of
the Hallowsll Granite company. With the
exception Of the tablets il Ia all granite. The
total cost Is GOO 900.
Thirty years ago, Aug. 2, 1879, the corner
stone was laid Prominent Enen we're there
OF whom many have ance passed away.
There were ~ p Banks, The governor q
Massachusetts,, and Salmon P. Chass, both of
whom were destined soon after to figure con
spicuocsly IN the civil war. The pedestal
was competed and tbs figure q Path"
placed or Il IN LET. Morality" was added
q year later. Then came Education, and
In tie autumn Of 1883 toe 81 was cofnpIstsi
with ~ aw
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A Machine to Help Scullers.

Every once in awhile some one comes for
ward with an invention which promises to
revolutionize things. Sometimes it does and
sometimes it doesn't, but e recent device to
help a boat through the water certainly
looks as if it would be success. The device
of which a cut is here given, is very old in
principle, but has never before been applied to
small boats. 1t is small machine, the weight
Of which will not exceed three pounds. 1t is
placed underneath the seat Of the shell and
is worked in connection with the sliding seat
The machine forces jet Of water from the
discharge pipes into the solid water below
the boat at high pressure, which pressure
is obtained by the weight of the sculler on
the seat
The reader will notice, by reference to the
drawing, which is taken from The Boston
Globe, that the track on which the seat runs
is curved instead Of being straight, and is so
arranged as to rock on the center, which
gives Migratory motion to the yoke beneath,
which in turn transmits the power to the
pistons through the rod and SO forces the
water out
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A FAMOUS HORSEMAN DEAD.
j ohm Murphy, Who Drew the Line Owe
Many Famous Speeders.

John Murphy, Who Drew the Line Over
Many Famous Speeders.
John Murphy, the rider and trainer of trot-
ting horses, who died recently at Howe's
hotel, Coney Island boulevard, after an i'll
ness of several weeks, was born in Ireland in
March, 1874, but came to America when he
was six years of age. He was highly es-
teemed by all who knew him, and leaves
widow and number of children. Consump-
ton, resulting from cold contracted while
visiting his brother-in-law, Hiram Howe, on
the Coney Island boulevard, caused his death.
When little lad Murphy frequented Tia
old Bulls Head tavern premises, being at
tracted thither by his natural lovefor horses.
he so persistently followed up horses that
were always there that he attracted the no
tice of horsemen. One Of these, Simon
Brown, Of Flushing, took the boy into his
employ. George Nelson, the brother-in-la law
of Hiram Woodruff, Dan Pfifer and Hiram
Woodruff himself employed Murphy. The
last named took strong liking TO and taught
him how to ride trotting horses, business in
which the boy became expert
Murphy rode the great Dexter when that
famous trctter beat Stonewal jackson at
three mile heats over the Fashion course on
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Murphy was again the rider. Under lis
guidance Dexter was again winner In
2:tsE, beating Flora Temples record for
mile Re was more noted az that time Tor
his riding than his driving, and was CHASED
with such experts as Dan Mace, James G'oi-,
etc. But when the fashion Of riding trotting
horses declined, Murphy became noted for
driving both single and double teAnax
BE drove Rarls over q three-ou.rter OF
mile track in 2:ilJ<; handled Edwin Forrest
with consur1raate skill, and drove Frank
Wo-th's double team, Edward and Dick
swiveller, in 2:l6I against u1ne at Fleet
wood park, mailing TIE time q. the hrsf go.
and tia. without having ever been behind
either Of the horses before
4 record Of all OF Aurphy's achievements
on the turf and the famous horses he eas
handled es trainer, riier or driver, v~o1lt I'll
volumes Els life was spent ar1oog horses, and
il is to tie turfs credit that bis integrity was
never questioned Murphy wnsa great favor
tie with Robert Bonner. VINO ezpioysd hia 20
train and care for bis spleodi1 rssole OF sTo--
teTx Almost ever ssnce Msud & has bcen IA
the possession Of Ar. BoEnR - has beea
cared for and sueedsd hS 1wDAE
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put to the best Of uses. In the first place he
has the reputation for honesty. He is also
known to be the very soul of impartiality,
and the jockeys trust him. The boys know
that when Sheridan starts race they will
all get fair show. These two qualities, to-
gether with skill gained in long years of
experience, have combined to make Mr..
Sheridan the man that he is. The Chicago
Herald tells the story about how he first came
to be a man in authority. 1t will be found to
be mighty interesting reading, and here it is:
Although Capt Connor's assistant for many
years, Mr.. Sheridan never expressed any de-
sire to become the man in authority at the
post. At Long Branch-the summer of 1881
Col. Bob" Simmons of New Orleans, had
the f1ag. Although a man of wide expert
ence in racing matters, the colonel had been
very unfortunate. One day a number of
famous two-y ear-olds assembled at the post
and George Evans fooled the colonel and got
away on Barrett four lengths in the van.
This was the occasion of Barretts making his
record of liza, for it was three-quarter race
George Lorillard, D. ID. Withers and other
gentlemen connected with the management
of the Monmouth Park course deemed 1t
necessary that change should be made in
the Office Of starter.
Capt. Connor, who was present, was asked
to take the flag. bis business arrangements
precluded the acceptance Of the office, and
the captain suggested his trusted assist
ant. Mr.. Sheridan took the position, and his
success was of such a nature Us TO excite tho
admiration OF all race goars in the east.
Mr. Sheridan is & New Yorker by birth
and is IS years old. BE ms very little hair on
the top of bis head, mich possibly makes
him look older He is quiet and reserved in
his manner, and usually what he says is right
TO the point.
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appear before the king"

appear before the king
The queen In little checked woolen drea,
q close fitting jersey jacket, a very English
trrban faced with black velvet and orna-
mented by bow Of bright ribbon, her long
golden hair done up in close braids at the
back of her shapely head, with long tan
gloves on her slender handS-thil queen comes
in and droops prettily into a small cane
seated chair, her face the picture OF woe.
Who is shel
Why, our Mary, at a rehearsal Of "a
Winters Tale
The curtain is up, the scenes are all up, too,
and the bare boards OF the stage are there.
The great gas jet is wheeled out In the front
center OF the stage and beside 1t is great
big iron affair that looks like cannon There
are at least sixty people on the stage. AL
the men keep on their hats and overcoats and
even their goloshes and gloves
They are beginning with the first act Miss
Anderson plays a dual role-that OF Her
nione and Perdita, her daughter.
II say, ladies, you do not laugh sponta-
neously Now laugh as If you really enjoyed
it. Laughw
1t is the silvery voice Of Miss Anderson.
She is not the queen any longer; she is the
she is giving her orders in the sweetest, clear
est, but most commanding tones.
Mr.. Abud, her manager, sal, handsome
Englishman, calls her to one side and they
chat for a few moments.
"Get through with the business, Mr. Lo-
THAN" he says to the stage manager.
A handsome, stout, middle aged lady in a
light fawn colored ulster and small bonnet
comes down the center of the stage. She is
followed by three other ladies. all in street
dresses and bonnets Miss Anderson stands
over by the big iron affair, her hands on her
hips, one foot forward and very Judicial
look on her face
Paulina, wife Of Ambiguous, otherwise Mrs
John Ellington, is the stout lady. She says,
in splendid stage tones:
This news is mortal TO the queenl Look
and see what death is doingln
Mercy! has Miss Anderson fallen down
deadl All of the ladies are looking with up
lifted hands and horror stricken faces at the
floor; the crowd utters murmur.
No, indeed, she hasn't. She doesn't fall
down at rehearsals; then the floor is not very
clean, you know. They are looking at moth
ing, and just drawing on their imaginations
for cir facial expressions.
'Murmur little louder, please" says the
supposed dead queen, tapping the point ef
her Oxford boot on the stage. "And look,
look! Ali of you look as though you really
saw something's Don't be stupidi'
And so on to the end of the rehearsal.
There is no woman on either side of the
ocean today who could take the place of
Mary Anderson.
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q short experience in that field he was called
to ST. Johns church in Brooklyn Three
years later he became rector OF Chrsss's
church at Hudson. " Y. In 1876 he was
made professor % ecclesiastical history of the
General Theological seminary in New York.
Of which he subsequently, was made dean.
1t was not until nine years ago that he was
elected 20 the Springfield biShopric- lie b
the author OF several hooks which are consid-
cred authorities on ecclesiastical subjects and
his masterful addresses TO the Pan-Arglican
conference attracted wide attsntion-
he is known as . pronounced high church
man. having been subjected 10 not httls
adverse criticism on account Of bis 80 called
ritualiStiC tendencies Just before his elevation
10 the bishopric. In fact his marriage creates
the more surprise from the fact that his high
church beliefs and his long single LIE have
created the belief that De favored the celihacy
of priests, although he never preached on the
subject
Els marriage was exceedingly quiet. He
was married in the morning at Trinity
church, New York, and walked from the
Astor house 10 the church unaccompanied.
At the church door hs met the sexton, whom
he knew, and asked him;
''Did you know that there was 20 be s we'd
ding here this morninsf'
Yes" said the sexton; "are you 20 ofiici-
atel"
mo; I am 10 be tho bridegroom answered
.he bishop. The sexton was dumfounded.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-18
BREAKING THE cLIxCH.

cisco Examiner reporter, with Henry Ansot
= instantaneous photographs were taken dur
ing the exhibition by one of The Examiner
men. Before beginning Professor Tronchet
said:
what boxing is to the English and Amer
leans la savate is TO the French, and every
schoolboy practices it from morning to
night In all the training schools it is com
pulsory, and attached to every regiment in
the French army is an instructor, under
whose direction the men are compelled to
practice every morning. 1t is not the sport
of the aristocracy-they prefer fencing-but
1T is very popular with the people generally.
Boxing is a very scientific mode of fight
ing, and quite effective as a means of self de-
Tense, but at the same time it should be
termed the 'fistic art instead of the art of
self Defense for it does not embody half the
defensive powers possessed by man.
Mature has given man hands, feet and
head, and according to the rules of La savate
you can use any Of these as you choose. You
are at liberty to kick, butt or strike an oppo-
nent anywhere from the top of his head to
the soul of his foot, and scientific savateur
can successfully defend himself against the
combined attack Of three or four persons.
BOXING GLOVES AND KICKING SHOES.
''In practice the hands are incased in ordi-
nary boxing gloves, with long, well padded
gauntlets to protect the arm in warding OFF
blows, while light slippers with soles an inch
Sn thickness, made Of the softest hemp, are
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Swordash meat IS firm as4 is favor rIpe-
rior to that q the hs.i5gs and il Is entirely
fresh and above repToaea. j; "a a mystery
that New York sh0ald 81 ia.i 20 appreolate
good thing The coua.ue ~ the sSortazA =
always an intersstiu, f-et 18th 20 little mys-
tery about II, too. Taey are not here and
then they are here. Eobaly Knows where
they CONS from and no one ever ssw young
one on tbs American coast. Trey are raised
In the Mediterranean ssa, ard the Cd folks.
leaving tae lite o1as behind. s-ssad tksir
sTirnmezs along oar shore and chiefly about
Book Island ]; take a pretty smart lsh -
lay hls coHrse from Gibraltar 20 Block Is3aad
every year without fail. aa3 to movements
and misratsons ~ Tia zvCrd.szl are 8 note
worthy Illustration q TIE EtTanzs sd c.gFer
wars Of fishes Hartford C0uran.
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A Snake for a Dob,

In Richand, Ga, Mrs Majors little boy,
about , years old, has very large cat that
he plays horse with. They found the other
day, near the house, snake over three feet
long. The cat tried to kill the snake, but the
little boy took it away from the sat and car
ried it in his arms TO his mother, telling her
be had found doll His mother was so ex-
cited that she could do nothing but scream,
which scared the child and caused it to drop
the snake and go TO his mother. The snake
was killed and found TO be what is called a
coach whip The little fellow did not want
TO give up his dol, but his mother promised
him another and he was saskatchewan
uIa News
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Lake Eenry's Moving Island.

One of the most picturesque and remark
able bodies of water in the world is Eenry's
lake, in Idaho. 1t Is situated on the dome Of
the continent in depression in the Rocky
mountains called Targee's pass. 1t has an
area of forty square miles, and ell around it
rise snow capped peaks, some Of them being
the highest OF the continents backbone In
the lake is a floating island about 500 feet in
diameter. 1t has for its basis mat Of roots
50 denSe that it supports large trees and a
heavy growth of underbrush
These roots are covered with several feet
OF rich soil The surface is solid enough TO
support the weight Of a horse anywhere, and
there are places where house could be built
The wind blows the island about the lake,
and it seldom remains twenty-tour hours in
the same piGce.-San Francisco Post.
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JACKSON'S OLD HOME.
THE HERMITAGE AND WHAT IS
! BEING DONE TO PRESERVE IT.

Tho Historic Old Mansion to Which ''Old
Eickory's" Name Will Always Be At
tached-Its History and the Movement
to Keep It in Repair.
There was recently started in Tennessee
movement which has for its object the pres
ervation Of the Hermitage Gen Jacsson's
old home. This movement is chiefly due 70
the efforts Of the ladies of Tennessee, who
have been for some time trying to carry it
to successful termination A plan Of &C
ton was at last adopted, and the Hermitage
association was formed This plan was SIM
lar to the one used 10 preserve Washingtons
home at Mount Vernon-indeed, the Mount
Vernon plan, which everybody knows was
so successful, has served as a model It is
the intention to make the society national in
character, and as it will take great deal Of
money TO carry out the project, it viii be
the society's endeavor to reach every admirer
of Jackson.
Under the Mount Vernon plan $500. 900
was raised to purchase the estare OF Wash
ington and set it apart forever as hallowed
and sacred ground Thirty-three years have
passed since Mount Vernon became In this
way the property, to all intents and purposes,
of the whole American people, and the sue
cess which has attended that undertaking has
probably had great deal to do with The
Hermitage Association
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The Whole ssory.

81 rrizs very much the Eot< 70 Gnns-
Fellow sen: KS March Il, Is77, spropos
Of els seven.is;h birthday. Yea do nos
know yet i. reads, what i; s 70 b % ysaFs
cd Iwil tel you, % tia: yoa rzay not u
taken by Surprise when yozr Turn CONES II
Is ike climbing TIE Alps You reach . rsow
crowned Summit, and 80 behind yoa ito
deep valley stretching rsiiss and Ezi,s away.
aid before you Stssr szrnsn higher AID
whi.er, which yoG EsJ have sreugtA 20
Climb, o. MAY rot Thea JoS ssr co~n k-d
r.,sdita.e, and vozts- which !: VII b>. TE&.
Is tie whole ssory, amply il ~ you NAY.
Al TIA. og.s czn cay Ia that ,-is b oyyorts-
nifty Hor very r-us ths Is knov FL vel
Nv eIperisnc. e--shses ne 70 perceive tks
vistoa q TIE pets vosca W.
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Professor Tronchet then made another
left hand feint, but instead Of kicking Arsot
DO the shin or swinging his TiEht Est for 8
knockout, lie swung his right foot directly
for his opponents chin. but it was cleverlv
parried with the left wrist and the professor
seceived a kick on the belt.
Immediately upon taking their positions for
rhs next bout Tronchet made a change Of
guard. throwing his right foot and hand to
the front. When Ansot attempted 10 change
likewise his forward movement vss stopped
To- the sole Of Tronchet's shoe being planted
squarely on his throat
After sparring for a moment Tronchet
srrang forward quick as fash. and throw
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Il Vas All Right.

Our marriage is not 3 failure, is it, deari
No.
And we just live Like two turtle doves in
leap year. and not riplst rises to mar the
harmony OF our gently flowing lives does it'll
No
And you love TO bring up the coal for me,
and hang out the clothes. and build the fires
In the morning, and do everything to make
your little wife happyi
Yes
And you want me to ask mother down to
spend a couple of months with usi Now
don't say no, but come and kiss ne, that's
dear
Yes, wiz when yeu drop that roIingpin.
Texas Siftipgs
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worn on the feet The only rule in practice
Is that which requires the savateur to ac-
knowledge each blow received from either
the hand, foot or head by the customary
Souche
1.-The position differs materially from the
pugilistic guard. In Ia savate the men
stand nearly facing each other, the knees
well bent, each leg supporting an equal
amount of the weight Of the body. Some
times one side is presented and sometimes
the other, the men changing their guard con-
sinually The arms are kept well bent and
drawn closely TO the body, every blow being
struck from the waist. In retreating or adj
Sancing the knees are kept well bent, the
favateur maintaining crouching attitude"
The two men took their position with the
Feft hand and foot forward. Professor Iron
cket Immediately commenced operations by a
feint at a lead with the left, but instead his
right foot few forward and landed on An
Eot's left shin This blow, if well delivered
with an ordinary walking shoe, will break
the tibia or lacerate the leg.
After tire touche had been Acknowledged
the men again assumed their positions. An
sot tented with his left hand and then
brought his right foot forward as if 20 land
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water out.
THE OARSMAN's SECRET HELPER.

A word as to the high pressure. With an
oarsman Of $50 pounds weight sliding %
inches, and the vibrator 81 inches between
centers, there would be an average Of 2 to l,
or when figured down to the piston pressure
it would give 90 pounds to the square inch.
The inventor has used this propeller in an or
binary lapstreaked boat and obtained speed
of two or three miles an hour without any
other means of propulsion.
1t is expected to make difference of half
a minute to the mile in three mile race and
of three-fourths of minute in a longer race