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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
The Chinese idea of a Heroine.

Ii Hung Chang reports that the concubine
Of Ii Changlo, the late commander-in-chief
Of Chilli, who was only 81 years of age, and
had always been noted for her virtuous con-
duct on hearing Of her husbands illness,
journeyed night and day till she reached his
bedside just in time to BE- present at his death.
She showed her determination not to survive
his departure, and, although her friends used
every possible means TO dissuade her from her
purpose, she poisoned herself on the next day.
The magistrate and gentry of the district
nave presented a petition to the viceroy, in
which they ask thatpermission may be grant
ed for the erection of q monument to the
ladyis memory, and In supporting the appi-
cation his eIceIlency dwells upon the meri-
torious and devoted conduct which she ex-
nibited IN nohly sacrificing her life through
grief for the death Of her lord The petition
was granted by a rescript.-Peking Gazette
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03

Black underwear is the thing for black
toilet whether for street or house.
Silver braid on black basque is pretty
and popular.
A smart little vest of cloth or Marseflles
with a standing collar is worn with the natty
low cut coat basques.
Checked or striped cloth listers with tight
back and full sleeves represent the favorite
spring wrap.
Chatelaines are coming into form again.
A bracelet for a bud is circlet set around
with tiny diamonds alternating with dots OF
pink coral.
Both men and women wear the spiral
Quaker-llke rings, and interlaced knots IN
which are sunk diamonds and colored stones.
The frog is q favorite animal in fancy
iewelry.
Crochet and thread work promises to be in
high favor this summer. There is genuine
revival Of the heavy crochets, laces and trim
raings that never wear out, and of Irish point
for mats and tides
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
NO SHOW.

Joe Beal 'ud set upon q key
Down to the gToc'ry store, an throw
One leg right over tOther leg,
An swear he'd never had no showt
''Oh, no. said Joe,
''Hain't he'd no show
Then shift his Quid to 'tother jaw,
An chaw, an chaw, an chaw, an chaV.
He said he got no start in life,
Didn't git no money from his dad,
The washin' took in by his wife
Earned all the funds he ever hadj
''Oh, no" said Joe,
''Hain't he'd no show
An then he'd look up at the clock,
An talk, an talk, an talk, an talk.
'I've waited twenty year-le's sec
Yes, twenty-four, an never struck,
Altho' I've sot roun' patiently,
The fust tarnashiOn streak er luck.
'Oh, no." said Joe,
''Hain't he'd no show
Then stuck like Tnucilage TO the spot.
An sot, an sot, an sot, an sot.
tive come down regerler ever day
For twenty years to Piper's store;
I've sOt here in patient way,
Say, hain't ], Piper?" Piper swor4
u tell ye, Joe,
Yer hain't no show,
Yer too dern' patient''-ther hull raft
Jest LATED, an LATED an LATED, an LATED.
S. W. Foss in Yankee Blade.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Solnm onyR King.

The wisdom of Solomon was ascribed by
Arabian writers to ring which the mighty
King is said to have found IN aflsA- And
there is a story In the Ta3niId TO the effect
that Solomon lost his ring ana IL was found
by an imp, whereupOn the imp became abs
to take the shape of Solomon and sat On his
throne. Then the poor king wandered about,
powerless without his ring. searching for it,
Finally the devil few away and threw the
ring into the sea, from which Solomon OBJ
tanned it in fish which had swallowed it.
By this means he got his kingdom again, and
more than this, for he fell on the imp who
had personated him, tied stone to his mech
and sank him in the lake Of Tiberias.-St
Louis Globe Democrat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
a UsEFUL sCHoOL pREss.

The useful frock depicted in our cut is de-
signed for a girl from to 8 years of age, to
wear at school or elsewhere where a utility
dress is desired. 1t may be made in summer
serge, cashmere or foule cloth, and trimmed
with either velvet or braid Of a darker shade
than the material. This style is also adapted
to washing materials.
TUNES in white pique for little boys have
fat pleats Of embroidery up the back and
front, with large collars and side pockets Of
the same. Othersof cream serge are trimmed
with narrow and wide mohair braid, have a
plated braid girdle tied In front, and form
little outdoor coats for warm days The
NeapOlltan fisherman's costume is particu-
larly neat for little boy, consisting Of shirt
and short trousers Of blue serge, a blue and
white striped vest and tasseled cap, and a
blue and white nettetl sash.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Geouletrical.

Ivos at a hodsl stopping by Hackeusacks,
ind ven vent away NIT uyseliuf der land
lord sayt: "Goo5 pye, I pelieve you're all
square, ehT' Dots queer" sayt I, und l
couldn't disis Why he says I'm square, Next
ding he shakes ne NIT der hand und SAYS, Il
hope you'l come round soon" Veil, = re
bhed; i hope I vii Re roundt. too. Il ! am
square alreaty' Dot makes him laugh und
be SAYS: Vel, don't be long Py chimany
hooky! ran from der house away for fear
be shall sly dot am fat-Cnatter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
The Attempt Abandoned.

It doesn't take great while standing
behind pretty girl to get her cloak on
that is, not necessarily. Yet we have
known of young men, stalwaTt, active
young men, any one of whom could oc-
cupy five minutes in extending this little
necessary courtesy. There are so many
styles of occurrence in this world the Sc
mountain of analysis that it is useless to
pursue this subject further in single vol
ume.-Merchaat Traveller.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Forty-.ight Cent. Profit on a Book.

Julian Hawthorne teIls his experience with
one OF the best known publishing houses in
London, which gave him a satisfactory round
sum for short volume Of stories, with an
agreement for one-feurth after deducting ex-
penses OF publishing.
In July Mr.. Hawthorne received a polite
!etter from that firm saying they could mol
make up mis- account before the then coming
month Of January. About the middle Of
January letter came to Mr.. Hawthorne in
closing an itelnized account of the firm. This
letter inclosed a check for forty-eight cents,
which was the sum total Of Julian Haw-
thornes profits on his book for the year 1889
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Games and How to Garry Them.

The latest thing in canes is very huge In
thickness and has a natural wood, gnaTled
knob head. The ferule is now the most deco
rative feature of the walking stick, and may
hap this Is the reason that certain idiots are
to De met en- promenade carrying these club
like stats end upward and holding them rig
idly at an angle of - dogs. There are styles
in stick carrying, as in everything else per-
tanning to man, says Clothier and FurRisher,
authority for the foregoing. " hen the canes
were made with silver and decorative heads,
the dudes were wont TO hold the walking
stick directly in front of and about eight
inches away from the body. Happily, the
era has passed when they swung along the
thoroughfares grasping the staff by the mid
die and working their arms like driving
wheels, TO the imminent danger OF perforst-
ing the abdomen Of every second man they
met.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Some High Priced ReIIcs

Tbs hat wo-a By Napoleon I at the battls
Of Eylsu was sold in Paris in 1885 for $500
There were thirty-tvyo bidderz. aud the first
bid was 800 francs. Thecoat worn OF Charles
XII st the baetls n PulCowa, and preserved
by ons Of his officers, was sold in 1925 for
SIl6,S75. The two pens used in signing the
treaty Of AnlieHs were sold the same year for
s, $50 each.-St. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Hard Inck.
American.

Hard Luck.
Her hazel eyes were, o so clear
Her little self was, . so dear;
Her pouting lips were, o 80 near;
A saint could noS resist her.
Her little fingers lay in rhine;
Her golden hair, so soft and fne,
! dalLed With Now be benign
Il ! confess / kissed her.
felt her sweet breath fan my cheek
So happy I I could not speak;
I wished each second was weak;
Al but the time seemed heett1g.
I longei for Just enc moments bliss;
For Just one cli4Etng, long drawn Kiss
didn't take il, Reason, This
I onions had been eating
-Iawrence American
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Pleasant for john

Mrs. Plutus-John, want you to take
FidO for walk on the avenue.
John-f you please, mum, Fido won't
follow me.
Mrs. Plutus-Well, then, you must
follow Fido.-Exchange
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
On the Other Hand.

''This dust nuisance must damage you
a great deal. he said TO the grocer as he
lodged into the door TO let q great cloud
roll by.
"Oh, no, sir. Anything added TO
maple sugar, prUnes, evaporated apples,
etc, is paid for by the public at so much
per pound. am not doing any kick
ing. Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03

SPRING MANTLE FOR YOUNG LADY.
Jackets, in addition TO the ornament of
velvet sleeves, have a lot Of embroidery about
them. The collar and the front edges are
often trimmed with feathers. The pretty
style of plain jacket that can either be worn
open or fastened is the most useful for those
who don't like the deliberately trimmed fronts
of braid and feather.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
s Grave Dutv.

sis there a duty on buttons?'
Certainly"
''What is it?'
ITO keep trousers up."-LawTence
4 v,,a,-icun
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Spring Nantes and Jackets.

Our illustration shows stylish black vel
vet and lace mantle for young lady. 1t Is
trimmed with rich jet and lace; jet ON the col
lar, the lace sleeves, and all the lower part Of
the mantle; the heavy jet frieze in front is
caught together.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Echoes from the worId of Fashion.

a novelty in umbrella handles just now is
= dogs head, carved out Of a bit Of wood
and ornansntej with the muzzle
Coiors in silk ties haven't changed much
Geranium red and dark blue are still popu-
lar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS.
Soon reviving plants and flowers
Anew shall deck the plain;

Soon revivng plants and flowers
Anew shall deck the plain;
The woods shall hear the Of Spring
Saying take s. S. S. again
Kyou would live the happy life of butterfly perfect using
s. S. The greatest Of all antdo for disorders and blood
diseases.
Johnson Cry Tenn January 29h 90Eeven suffering
OF White Swelling
lat
it few months entirely cured symptoms
1t returning The entirely due to S. S. S.
PAUL W KIRKPATRICK.
DEIND FLA Feby. 9OI have used
MCLAURINE
Treatise blood and skin diseases mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ga
Cpyrt2hh By s s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-03
Eagle
WHAT OnALL WE WEAR!
FASHIONS THAT ARE APPROVED AT
HOME AND ABROAD.

New Styles for Children Described-A Sim
pie, ServiceabIe Dress for Little Girls.
Velvet and Lace Mantle for a Young
Tad-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18

Col w. P. Craighin, Col. H. W. slos-
son. Col. A. r. Burlington and Mai. CE.
button, composing the gun factory
board appointed by the president to rec.
ommend suitable site for he manufac-
ture of heavy ordnance under the FORTH.
cation bill passed by congress at it's re-
cent Sc sion, are registered at the Harper.
The officers came here direct from Chi
cago. Col. Burlington srriv. ng in the af
teruoon at $50 and the other, at 7:45
last evening, Mai. Dutton is recorder
for the board
During the evening Massrs. A c..
Dart, Phil Mitchell. Oliver DIS and 9th
er gentlemen called upon the officers, as
did Col. Whittemore. An ARGUS repre-
sentative was accorded few minu,es'
conversation with Col. Craighill. during
which he said: I'VE have three cities to
visit as under consideration for the loca.
ton OF the heavy artillery plant. They
are Indianapolis, Rock Island and BENZ
cis. The points or arsenal to be visited
are those named. as distinctly specified
while one is also to be located at or near the
gulf coast. We have taken the cities in
order, going to Indianapolis first and are
now here. We go hence to the Pacific
coast and return by way Of the gulf"
I'VE go in the morning to inspec,
Rock Island arsenal" Col. Crsighill con-
tinued. land after we have done this we
shall be at the disposal of your local COM
mittees. and shall be glad to receive any
inform alton that they can give US. after
that, perhaps, we shall have something to
say"
This morning at 0 O'Clock Col. Whit>
temoTe had a conveyance at the entrance
to the Harper to receive The officers and
carry them to Rock Island arsenal. The
morning was spent there with Col. Whit
temore specting the arsenal itself, and
the commandments outline of plans for the
manufacture of heavy arms. The adj
vantsges of the island were carefully
examined ard at noon the local tri-city
committee was received by the board at
the commandments quarters. An hour
was spent in hearing the arguments pre-
sented in behalf of this locality during
which our various advantages " ere enum-
GRATED AT l O'Clock the officers were
escorted to Davenport by the tri>city com,
mittee and lunch was served at the rooms
of the Davenport Business Mems associa-
ton. This afternoon the board is in the
hands of the Local committees.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18
PROPHECY FOR GEST.
what an Independent Paper Thinks
ofthe situation.

The Chicago Nfaos. an independent
paper. quotes Chairman Jones, of the re-
publican state central committee, as say
ing:
This is u OF local campaign, it is ma
tionsl Congress has passed the McKin-
lev bill, and our candidates are for it..
They have come back here from Wash
ington to make their campaigns with
speeches based on the tariff 1t would
be absurd for us to tell them to ignore it
and make education the chief question
Democrats are fighting us on the tariff
issue, and that's the thing before the peo~
pie. 1t is the national question. and il
we should attempt to make it sec-
ondsry and bring the compulsory
education bill TO the front We would
he laughed at" While MIR. Jones
says his party will be successful
prominent republicans who are familiar
with affairs, do not share the confidence
of the chairman nor accept his figures
They are looking at the situation in the
several congressional districts where there
IS trouble, and conclude that the ma
,ionsr' issue is source of misfortune
rather than that of benefit. They point
to the Fifteenth district, where the re-
volt against Mr.. Cannon, the chairman
Of the house committee on appropria-
tons, is so formidable as to seriously
threaten his defeat. They are not at all
satisfied that Mr.. Gest can be returned
from the Eleventh. as he has an exceed
ingly strong opponent in Mr.. Cable"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18


prefer for M. Potteaux, the famous artist
who originated and executed the scheme
of painting these battle panoramas, while
engaged in this country.
The upper course of brick which is
being put on by the Rockford Construc,
ton company between the street car
tracks In connection with the TwentIenth
street pavement affords the best sample
OF vitrided brick that has yet been seen
in Rock Island. The bricks are much the
appearance of the Bardolph vitrified
''1ek, are burned very hard and Ia dura-
..:ltV are almost equal to iron, while
being at the oame time elastic. Inspector
Lloyd says they are the best vitrified
brick he has ever seen. There is no
doubt that the Rock Island product will
eclipse all others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18

Editor ARGUS:
Rock ISLAND, Oct. 1S-It is proper
that the public should be advised as to
what is needed and determined upon with
reference to trees i'll Spencer square. A.
G. Dart, W. 7. Magill and w. H. Mar
shall, the committee having this matter
in charge, have examined the ground and
determined upon the location of about
thirty five treet. 1t is not deemed advis-
able to plant more than that number.
The trees especially desired are white
elms and hard maple. At least two
thirds or three-qusrters of the number
should be of that arety. 1t is not de
sired to put in trees less than three or
four inches in diameter.
Trees of the size above mentioned
should not he injured in the root, if pos
sible. We particularly desire that the
roots be preserved int act For the success
full growing of large tree will depend
upon the good aud complete condition of
the roots. The favorite method which
we would like to have adopted is to dig
planted, so that when the ground is
frozen it can be moved with the sod
frozen to the roots. We hope that any
person who intends to plant tree will
adopt this plan. The cost will be trifiing
if the tree is selected and prepared be-
fore the hard frost. Messrs. Dart. Ma
gill and Marshall will be pleased to con-
fer with anybody that is interested.
VIM. JACKSON.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18
QUIET GENEROSITY.

The Cable Family Give Out or the
Abundance of the Heart and Make
NO Parade About it-Ben t. Gables
Aid OF the Poor.
Editor ARGUS:
Rock ISLAND. Oct 1S-I notice In
yesterday mornings linton in an attack by
ore of its fctitiou' correspondents iron
Dir. Z Die, TIE &c, -lsation is made taas
Mr.. Cable cd no: give Batord psr: OF
this sisv, too OF coal. TIE assertion is
so far stretched in its purpose and the at
tack so unfounded and unjust that l will
relate an incident which under other cir
cumstances l would not have divulged.
Indeed l am disregarding wish ex.
pressed to me by Mr.. Cable when give
this TO the public, but he has been as
sailed unfairly and facts are in order.
During the lifetime of the late p.
l.. Cable, father OF Mr.. B. T.
Gable, it was his custom. unknown to
anyone but the overseer OF the poor, un>
known indeed to the very people who
were provided with comfortable homes
through the winter through his generos-
ity. TO place in the hands of the Overseer
OF the poor an order each winter for sew,
eral hundred dollars worth of coal to be
distributed in the discretion of the over
seer among the deserving poor of the
city. Mr.. Cable. however. always had
it understood that no mention shout be
made of what he did for the poor
A few months sgo-and before Mr.. B
L. Cable was made the subject of attack
because he has money! saw him
aud told him what his father had
done, and asked him if he desired to
make any donations for the poor, spoke
to him before number of citizen
and | told him that l could put twenty
tons of coal where it would keep a good
nany people warm the coming winter.
Mr.. Cable made no answer then, but he
followed me out and said quietly:
mr.. Engel. whenever you want forty
tons of coal you will End an order for il
at the Office of the Coal VALLEY Mining
company. want nothing said of his to
anyone. but you can get the coal when
ever you want it."
de had given me double what | expect
ed ana made no boast of it either. In
truth be wanted nothing said of it. aud |
would not have spoken OF it had it not
been that attempts have been to show
that MIR Cable is not literally inclined.
CHAs. ENGEL,
Overseer of the Poor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18

The Union says, I'VE have been gwen
the names of three men in good standing,
who were offered $50 each to talk and
work and vote for Cable" The editor
has very considerably turned his evidence
(S) ovr to the republican congressional
committee Ito make snch investigation
aud take such further action as the cir,
cumstances justify" OF course the com.
mttee will sift the matter thoroughly
aud lay the facts before the public in a
few days. And at the same time it
might be well for this self-same commit
tee to explain how it failed to secure a
democratic worker at $500 offer.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18

In the time of Louis XIV. of France. the
people were living N the greatest degree
of splendor. Art and fashion and mus ic
and mirth were the leading features Of
this age. Learning flourishe6, but the
main object of life seemed to be to ignore
the failing power of the government and
live in the grandest and most voluptuous
manner possible. All was on the most
magnificent proportions. The nations
everywhere contributed to the grandeur
of France and the unbounded luxury of
its people. The court chairs in those
days were marvel of beauty. They
were made in the sixteenth century style
so fashionable these days. A perfect re-
production of the chair on the throne in
which this king sat, can be seen in the
window of Ksnn t5 Huckstaedt's.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-10-18
LOCAL NOTICES.
Oysters at Krell & Maths.

Oysters at Krell & Maths.
Go to Holbrook's. Davenport, for car.
pets and silk curtains.
First.clsss tailors wanted; union OF
non union by F. C. Hoppe.
Send your friends to Krell & Maths
for dish or can of fresh oysters.
Call and see the hand-carved bed room
suites at Holbrook's, Davenport.
Parlor suites and fancy chairs of every
description at Holbrook's, Davenport.
Ice cream always on hand and served
by the dish all winter at Krell & Maths.
A handsome line Of book cases and
cabinets Just received at Holbrook's Dav-
export.
An elegant assortment of dining tables.
chairs and hat racks at HOlbrook's, Day,
export.
When you want nice dish of fresh
oysters step in to Krell IL Maths and or
der them up in any style.
Parlor goods purchased and paid for
before November l. will get the benefit of
a discount of 10 per cent, at Ksnn. s.
Huckstaedts.
Bear in mind we do not quit making ice
cream when cold weather sets in, and you
can get 1t in any quantity in the coolest
weather. Remember Krell & Maths and
get the beet,
The Crown dining ball. No. 17OS Sec
oDd avenue, is now ready to furnish you
the best meal in the city for 25 cents. A..
b. johnson. proprietor.
$4,000 to loan on real estate security.
in sums Of $500 and upward, at lowest
current rates OF interest. without COM
mission Z. w. Hurst, Attorney at
law, Rock Island.