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Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

 number of statesmen owning houses in Washington increases. During the present season only 125 representatives will live at hotels, and there are now only 17 senators. Senators Berry of Arkansas and Ransom of North Caro- lima are at the Metropolitan. Frye is at the Hamilton, and Blodgett and Old Joe Brown of Georgia at the Nation al. Brown has the rooms which were occupied for years by Henry Clay and Alexander H. Stephens Room and board at the National and Metropolitan Hotels cost from $50 month upwards per person, and the Metropolitan, Ma donal and Hamilton hotels are among the good but not dear hotels of Wash ington.
 It costs more at the hotels nearer the White House, and Frank Hiscock, Gil Pierce, Platt of Connecticut, Wash burn of Minnesota and Squire of Washington, who are at the Arlington, have board bills which run we'll up into the hundreds of dollars month. Frank Hiscock is in the rooms which were 90 long filled with the greatness of Charles Sumner, and his front win dows look out upon the White House. Senator Farwell lives in Morton's big flat, The ShOreham, where the cheap est quarters are $12OO a year, while Dixon of Rhode Island stops at the Arno fiat on 18th street, and Paddock of Nebraska has his old quarters as the Portland, just opposite Bob Schenck's residence.
 Nearly all the senators keep house. Senator Hearst is boarding, but he has bought the big brick house near Blaine's. Mrs. Hearst is one of the most noted entertainers of Washing ton, and neither expense nor care is being spared in the making of her house beautiful. Senator Sawyer, who has for years lived in the house which Jefferson Davis occupied when he was in Washington, has stopped paying rent, and has built magniti- cent brownstone mansion. It is worth at least s8o, ,OO0, and Sawyer's million will keep it in fine style. In a block near by Senator Edmunds lives in his iron-barred Dungeon Keep. His house is red pressed brick, with 8 copper plated bay window which has rivets as big round as trade dollars.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
FUN.

FUN.
 The wings of the house were sur prised when the chimney flue.-Mary- land Gazette.
 The poet is born, not made. The poetess is born and maid, too.-Bing- hamton Leader.
 There are plenty of champions of women's rights in this country, but very few defenders of women's wrongs.-Rochester Post-Express.
 Visitor-I suppose your daughter is busily preparing for her wedding.
 Mother-Yes; she is up in her room now, destroying all her old letters.- Life.
 Miss Laura-What remarkably quiet young man MT. Timmins is. Yabsley-Do you think SO? You ought to hear him eat once.-Terre Haute Express. Mrs. Fangle (who is reading paper) What are these Caledonian sports, dear?
 Fangle--Caledonian sports are Scotch dudes.-Harper's Bazar.
 First Small Boy-We had fire at our house last night. Second Small Boy-That so? Do cse beau.-Boston Courier. Fanny-The papers are making great fuss about the smokeless powder now.
 Arabella-Yes, just as though we had not used it for years.-Life.
 "Look here," said the farmer to the tramp, "let me just give you pin | ter"
 "But don't want pinter," replied the tourist. "I want quarter."- Terre Haute Express. Snodgrass (to grocer)-Those arti- cles got from you were not half bad. Grocer [cheerfully)-I'm glad you liked them. "Yes; only about third of them were bad."-Life. Harry-"Who's that passing on the other side of the street?" Charley-"Dear boy, you'll have to, excuse me. Pm really too fatigued to look further than the middle of the street today ."-Texas Siftings. Old Lady-I want something to read. Have you anything of light nature, something which will not tax the brain too much?
 Clerk-Yes, ma'am; here is the Presidents message. (Fact.) )-Boston Herald. Young Wife-Are you happy, dear, to be sailing on the matrimonial sea with such a kind and obedient mate? Husband-Yes, indeed; but don't you think we'd better put into port a little while and ship cookp-Kearney Enterprise.
 Amateur Elocutionist (reciting with tender pathos): Take her up tenderly, Lift her with care Envious Rival Gin stage whisper)- Why don't he mark her, "Use no hooks," and be done with it?-Toledo Blade.
 Sister Grace-How you are blush- lngl Give an account of yourself, sir.
 Brother George (confidentially)-I have been in the conservatory for the last half hour with Miss Beauty.
 Sister Grace-I have always sus- pected that her blushes would come off. Saturday Evening Herald.
 Mrs. Youngbride-How does your breakfast suit you this morning, darl- ingp
 MT. Youngbride-Just rightl Itell you, Annie, it may be plebian, but am awfully fond of calf's liver.
 Mrs. Youngbride. So am I. Don't you think, George, it would be real nice and economical to keep 8 calf, then we can have calfs liver for break fast every morning.-America "Oh, dear! What can I get for Johns Christmas present? Do help me think of something, Fanny"
 'sI'd get him something useful, dear, if were you"
 s'Yes, but what? I have it. I'll get him new suit. He needs one."
 s'Very good. That is what I gave my husband last year." "You? Why, I thought"
 "Yes, know. It was divorce suit. ."-Commercial Traveller.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

The Wanamaker front door is also an historic one, and this mansion has been a cabinet house for a number of administrations. It was in it Presi- dent Arthur called on Tillie Freling- huysen and gave rise to the report that there was to be soon marriage in the White house. It was in this that Mrs.
 Whitney held her grand receptions and the gorgeous paintings of her ball.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22

Bridal Couples Who Demand Candles.
 A couple from Towanda arrived at the Hotel Warford on Saturday evening last, and employed the services of 8 minister, who made them husband and wife. The newly made Benedict then engaged a room, and Henderson Brown, the affable waiter, proceeded to escort them to the bridal chamber, which is lighted by electricity. Hen derson then proceeded to instruct the Towandian how to manipulate the light, knowing that but few from that inland village ever saw other than tallow dip used for that purpose. His guests stood with open-eyed won der depicted on their features, so great was their astonishment. The groom finally asked what caused the light, and when told it was electricity he put in 8 protest, declaring that he "had heern tell of it, and didn't want any for him, as he was not ready to die," and insist ed on having the light turned off. It is said that candles are now in great demand for the various hotels here to accommodate their Towanda bridal guests.-The Waverly Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
HOMES OF STATESMEN. SOME MAGNIFICENT WASHINGTON
 HOUSES.
 Residences of Secretary Blaine, Senator
 Hdmunds and Others. -
From the Boston Globe.1

VERY one of the noted houses 0 f Washington will be thrown open soon.
 The pompous Wash ington butler will ap- pear in his glorious livery, and for three months there will be nothing but recep- tions, teas, calling and dinner giving.
 Year by year the
Connecticut western news., 1890-01-22
Cephas and the Coon.

Coon-hunting still gives great enjoy ment to hunters in the mountainous districts of Massachusetts. The skin of the animal sells for dollar or more, but this reward is mere trifle com pared to the pleasure the hunter finds in tracking and freeing the coon and finally bringing him to the ground. Few men ever appreciated sport of this kind more keenly than certain old farmer named Cephas Green.
 He and his wife were one day jog ging along toward the town in the carryall, their business in the city be- ing of especial importance, nothing less than the signing of papers which should transfer half of their farm to a neighbor.
 They still had four miles to go, when an acquaintance hastily crossed the road in front of them, his gun on his shoulder.
 "After g coon," he said hastily ; ''my boy seen one in the woods up here."
 els that so?' cried old Farmer Green, excitedly. He passed the reins to his wife, leaped from the carryall, and disappeared after the sportsman.
 Six hours later neighbor, driving over the load, found the carryap drawn up under tree, the horse turn ed out to grass, and Mrs. Green sitting in the shade, with look of disgust and weariness in her face. Usually the most placid and even-tempered of wo. men, she now said, with pardonable sharpness:
 elf you see Job Sanders in town, please tell him that Cephas Green has smelt a coon, and that that trade o1 ours won't be made as long as that coon is alive. If you're hurried fol time, you needn't say anything but sCephas Green and 'coon.' Job'll know the rest"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

One costume Of this style worn recent
" was a white surah with dark blue
ribbons in graduated widths sewn from
neck to feet. 4 drapery Of dull blue su-
rah was slashed at the waist line and
drawn together with bows at the bot
tom, and very narrow quilting Of satin
ribbon of the same shade was at the foot
of the dress. The sleeves were Of pulled
surah with bands Of ribbon at intervals,
and small bows of the same were on the
shoulders. A sash belt of white held
under rosette Of the same completed a
lovely gown.
Another was of stone gray surah with
alternate wide and narrow bands of
cherry and garnet satin ribbon sewn all
up the front Of the skirt, on the vest, on
the sleeves and around the bottom of the
train. A drapery Of tan colored CASH
mere edged with fine silk embroidery on
one side finished this costume. Two
very delicate and pretty promenade tot
lets will give an IDEA of the general
style for such dress for warm weather.
One j. in lilac faille and Chene brocade,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

Mr.. Maloney, salesman: You would be
surprised to know the extent of the craze
in Chicago for brass bedstesds. When
we first introduced them there was q
prejudice against them, the good house,
wives urging as an objection that extra
servants would have TO be employed to
keep the bedsteads FURNISHED. This OBJ
lection, however, had nothing IN it. 4
brass bedstead requires no more atten-
ton than is bestowed upon any nice
piece of furniture. There are only three
manufactures in the United States One
is here in Chicago and two are in New
York. The one in Chicago was failure
at the start. and, if l remember correct
", came near going TO the wall. l be-
lieve it revived when it removed to Pull
man, and now it is doing its share Of
business. The brass bedstead, as you arc
probably aware. is English Many are
discarding their old bedstead5 for brass
ones, while those who are furnishing
houses anew or for the first time pur-
chase the brass bedsteads They are not
as expensive Is YOU might imagine. You
can get a hand<oue one FOR from $50 20
ST5, and that's what You would paw f~-
q we'll finished wordru b." .-'"al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

The following story is told of Forrest
the Americas tragedian, and an eminent
judge. When they were both young, anC
unknown to fame ard each other, they met
at a modern inn. BY chance they were put
to sleep in the same room Both retired il
the dark, each suspicious Of the other
They slept pretty ce:nfErtably-so well
indead, that they refused to rise in the
morning. They we're lying eying each
other with ferocious looks until noon
when Forrest, making a desperate effort
called out:
Stranger, why Cont you get up?"
What is that TO youf'
81 have particular reason for asking, y
muttered Forrest. and plunged his head
beneath the clothes.
Presently the other raised his head and
said:
II say, my friend, perhaps you will an
swer me if l put the question TO which
refused to reply to YOURSELF"
"Well, then" said Forrest, rolling the
clothes of slowly and striking his heels
upon the floor, II have no shirt, and did
not care to expose my poverty
"Ohv' said the other, leapiug with q grey,
hound like bound into the middle of the
apartment, why didn't you say that be
fore?-that is just my predicament. -
Toronto Mail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
How to Enjoy a Good Ciear.

A cigar dealer on Park rowgives lesson
on how to smoke for pleasure.
'F'ew people know how to smoke a cigar
to enjoy it." said ne. Most men after
buying their cigars stick them between
their teeth and gnaw the ends off reckless
ly, tearing and loosening the wrapper in
many instances; light their cigars and puff
away as if their very lives depended on
finishing them. In many instances the
finest cigar will burn irregularly, and
smokers lay the blame on the cigar.
'"The cigar may be to blame, but in most
instances the fault lies in the way it Is
handled. After the cigar has been bought
the end should be cut smoothly off by the
clipper. The reverse end should be placed
in the mouth and the cigar blown through.
This removes all the h5tle particles Of dust
which cannot be avoided in manufacture
and prevents them from being inhaled into
the throat and from producing coughing
''The cigar should then be lighted, and
particular attention should be paid to it's
being thoroughly ignited all over the sur
face of the end Instead OF putting away
like a steam engine, three or four puffs
every minute make the best way in which
to enjoy the smoke. The smoke should be
kept in the mouth short time in order to
appreciate the favor. Then it should be
emitted slowly.
"In case one side of the cigar should
burn and leave ragged edge on the other
side, it is not necessary to relight, as
have seen many people 80. A gentle blow
through tho cigar toward the lighted end
will ignite the ragged side and it will burn
regularly. Smoking this way is a pleas
ure. 1t nets me to see a man smoking a
cigar who does not know how to enjoy it."
New York Evening Sun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
A BAXTER STREET EPISODE.
How q Stern Chase and Long Chase
Excited the People.

y
Excited the People.
The quiet and peaceable air of Baxter
street was rent into many long and ragged
strips by series Of shrieks- Among them
were the shriH tones of a woman's voice
raised in fear or anger. A crowd came up,
as such crowds will from between the very
paving stones, iDnd stood in changing
mass on the corner OF Park row.
They had not long to wait. hsensibly
they parted and gave way to young man
running rapidly and followed by several
women. The young man was short and so
stout that he seemed to havesome difficulty
in running, though he got over the ground
very fast The women were some of them
young and some cid. Al were bareheaded
and most of them wore stifly sta<ched cal
leo wrappers that rustled as they ran and
caught them about the ankles.
Catch him! Step him!'' cried the
youngest OF the women, who led the 9th
ers ''Stop himl Hold on to him, sayi'
and then as no ons seemed to pay the
slightest heed to her exhausted screams
she began TO breathe forth in. short pants
threats Of vengeance
Just let me catch you once, you young
thief Just Let me get my hands on your
And with that she spedon faster and faster,
and mora and mora disheveied.
Despite her efforts the young man stead
iIy gained on his pursuer, although he had
twice to dodge and double On policeman
and young lad who made feint of obey
ing the woman's shrill command 90 ''catch
him" The lively sprinung that the young
man did in that block between Baxter and
Mulberry stFsets so won upon the laughing
people that they fairly cheered him as he
went, only to change the cheers to grant
of disappointment as he stubbed his toe
and fell
Bravely he struggled to his feet and
gathered himself together. Alasi for the
brave spirit. Alas! for the treasure he had
held in his hand. 1t was too latel The
crowd gathered closer and 80 hedged him
In that before he could escape the women
were at his heels.
One terrified look the young man cast
ever his shoulder. A second later he was
caught by the skirts, imprisoned by two
stronger arms than his-and spanked.
Dear little man! Brave little mani You
have our sympathies, but you must learn
In your early youth not to steal your
mothers pie.-New York World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
CORNER OF CUSHION

The working silk may be white, gold
or bronze silk; Asiatic rope silk is much
used. This is coarse and fills in quite
fast The cross lines are put in last Of
linen thread, white or in color. 10 match
the silk. The knot at the crossing of the
threads is made by passing the needle
through loop and drawing tightly SO
as to secure the center. The cut gives
one corner Of the cushion cover. When
the work is done it must be dampened
on the wrong side. laid upon flannel and
pressed with a warm iron. With q pair
of small sharp pointed scissors cut the
material away from under the cross
threads, and also from the outer edge.
This leaves the bronze silk or color be-
meath to show through the interstices.
The end Of each point is fastened by a
strong stitch TO the edge Of tRe cushion.
Sometimes there X an all-over PATTERN.
and instead of cutting away the edge. it
Is basted to the upps~ cover and Joined
TO the back. 4 bow OF handsome NIB
bon loops in an upper cnrrer adds 70 tie
eject. EXAA A<1JFETT TING.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
Where an Editor WORKED.

Bryant's Office desk was his newspaper
Egeria. 1t was also q curiosity. Except
for space immediately in front of him
about two feetlong and eighteen deep, his
desk was usually covered to the depth Of
from twelve to twenty inches with opened
letters, manuscript, pam ph3ets and books,
the mutation of years. During his alb
Eence in Europe in 1890 MS associate
thought to do Bryant, goOd turn oy get
ting rid of this rubbish and clearing his
table 50 that he could have room for at
least one Of ms elbows On it. When
he returned and saw what had been done
it was manifest from his expressio1-he
said nothing-taat what had been 50 kind
ly intended was regarded ~ anything but
- kirdrass = p sye4nEz's Life If Bryant
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

Should yen see a tiny silver brszier in
my lady's boudoir, like a boabonuiere, filed
with burning mcanse, from which pearly
clouds Of smoke are rising slowly through
her long hair as she spreads it out, do not
think she Is performing some pagan rite.
She has probably just bathed her face in
buttermilk and washed her hair In bav
rum and bor3x, and Is now only DRYING
and perfuming it in that mystic way. The
faint scent thus dried in Will last a week
an1 may be obtained from bu-li-- loss
sticks, in like manner, at Il expense
Boston Globe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

lilac and white. The fore sleeve, front
breadth and vest are of the faille and
the rest Of the brocade. Many prefer
this costume made up III sateen or chal-
lie. In any case parasol and bonnet
trimmings must match the colors, as in
that hes the principal charm. The
close little chip bonnet has spray Of
iIacs and lilac sts1asa The other robe
is of q delicate gray blue with lace I'M
derbreadth and lace revers at the neck,
with capote Of lace over blue with a
small bunch of yellow pansies. It will
be noticed that these robes are both
made without visible side forms.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
Remedy for Red Face.

Red nose, face or hands usually betray a
need CT purgarives or the free Use OF whole
meal bread, which is in growing demand
all over the Union The most skiufUl and
best informed toilet specialists OF the cities
make the coarse whole meal food an indis-
pensable part Of their diet, a. it aids the
work OF beauty so effecVuslly. 1t makes
fine flesh, 1t feeds the nerve, and teeth that
have begun to crumble and decay renew
themselves on this food with sound bone
and namel.-Shirlev Dare
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
NThT.

There WAS s new dog az the farm house,
and baby, aged A bad been tod that be
must not play with Il. On his Wy % ths
farm he was reminded OF his m&-r1a's IL
junction not 70 play with the strange dog.
and be exclaimed n a tone which showed
him proudly conscious Of his virtue
sOf oourss wonldn't for tue world do
what mamma reiis ne not toF' Then, de
sceaGirc suddenly fron this unusual
height OF morality he adied coafden-izfy
and 'ssdes, Re snapped atone Of ths Eaen
o-F.5s AW7kA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

The best. quickest and most direct line
from Wichita 70 It JoHis and az prDcl-
pal eastern. southeastern and northern
cities
The Frisco line runs two daily express
trains from Wichita 20 81. LOUIS without
change, equipped with Pullman palace
sisepers and free reclining char CARS No
other line does X. Close connections n -.
Louis union depot with solid vestibule eI-
press trains, without change, % Chicago,
Louisville. Cincinnati. Cleveland. Pitts
burr. Philadelphia. New York and Boston
The popularity Of this line being uni
versaiiy ackuow iedg gel ~ al competitors,
all passenger trains u ether railway lines
entering Wichita from the north. south
and west arrive u time 70 connect with
the Frisco line fast express trains 20 the
east
II you cannot purchase through tickets
reading via Frisco line from your starr x
point i viii pay you 70 purchase 70 " lca-
ifG n order % secure TIC advantages aid
comforts % this line
For fuTTh her Information reezrc1az rnies
time. connections and through ressTF aiiln
Of sleeping car accom- lodatsoas CAL uf'on
o. address " D. Murdock. ticket agent.
II North Main street. orIbougls8 avenue
uuson deucE y HlsEAET.
Gen Pes Agent
dEtF - LSuis No
Blank charters aEd a. Kind q le.,al
blanks tor sale -
TIE WIcETT1 EAsLE.
C-T II IS lcH8t4. hlLlAs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
Ammonia for Silrnr

Silver washed after each meal in very
hot water, with sometimes little am
monia in II. VIII be bright and shining for
a long tine without any other cleaning.
When more thorough cleaning is neces-
sary use any good silver polish, being sure
TO rub lightly, As the bright lRster soon
wears duh, and if ii be plated sorN wears
ofT.-Exchange.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
The Sorrento Cushion.

Copyright by American Press Association
The Sorrento castdoa, either square or
round, Is the 2owest AID most popular
Just at p5o9ont. The cover is done in
Roman embroidery or cut work. The
body Of the cushion is covered with
plush, Roman satin or India silk, in some
rich shade Of copper, old blue, olive green,
orange, or any tsat that harmonizes with
the sofa or couch. Twenty inches square
is a good size for the cushion. The upper
side has an extra cover of linen, cream
white or ecru. The pattern on this may
be border or an all-over design. The
main outline is done in a close button
hole stitch, the outside edge being worked
over a cord. This German cord in small
skeins comes for the purpose and costs
fifteen cents a skein.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13
ONLY One TnlaE saor..

Journey from London on purpose to fight
a Scotch farmer famed asa wrestler. whom
he found working in an Enclosure az lit
tie distance from his house His lordsh1p
tied his horse to tree and then addressed
the farmer
Friend, have heard marvellous reports
Of your skill and have come long way 70
see which 81 Ia Is the better wrestler"
The ScotcEnEn. wYtseut answering
seized the noblernSu, pitched him 0TeE bis
head and then went On with bis work.
The noblenzn slowly picked himself up.
well, - said RE farmer. have you any
thing more TO say 10 rze'"
'No," replied his lordship; 'but perhaps
Toa'd Dc good enough 20 throw ne ny
horse. "-Arswers-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-13

Butchers paYsr-tae FeRgh, giRgsz col
ored stuff that comes FyaEsPsd s5s4a steaks
and eAors-hss lsas iBeen kzo7Tz % hare
sweet EsSs il tao n1T5ssy. Pre2az5F spread
With hogs lard and s7Ttnkisd VIA Scotch
snuff a. ssaisss 3 PlEsseF vs4;!s4 VIII tsckle
the v-eEs@ e2ss % oscup 2ai coma eEs the
vt.hey eTo~T EBe