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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

The word mausoleum is from Mausolus,
the name of a king Of Caria, in Asia
Minor. On his death, B. G. 353. his widow,
Artemisia, VINO was also his sister, erected
so magnificent a tomb that it was ac-
counted one of the wonders of the ancient
world. 1t was in Halcarnassus. on the
site of the present Turkish city of BOud-
roum, and for 500 years was to the ancient
and medieval world what the Tai Mahal is
TO the modern. 1t was destroyed in the
Twelfth century by an earthquake, and its
site was forgotten until 1904 when the city
was occupied by the knights of St John,
and accidental discoveries led to excaya-
tons During the present century the sar-
cophagus of NaUsoius and that of Arte-
nisia have been discovered, also the statues
OF both and many bas reliets and fragments
OF marble oruamentatiOu.
The ground plan has been distinctly
traced, the area being 100 by 1875 feet The
monument consisted Of basement sixty
five feet in height, on which was an Ionic
Colonnade twenty-five feet high, above
which rose a pyramid with the statues of
Mausolus and AytemiSia at the summit.
The total height is 40 feet The investi-
cations and excavations were carried on
about the middle of this century under the
auspices Of the British government, and
the sculptures discovered are now in the
British museun.-St. Louis Globe Demo
GRAFT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
A Little Misunderstanding.

Alfred Cellier, the composer Of "Dor-
othy," was once engaged by Manchester
manager to compose the music for a new
pantomime. The ibrettist, whom Collier
had never met, was an eccentric person
whose business was superintendent of e
cemetery and who wrote pantomimes in
his leisure hours. In Manchester there are
two cemeteries close together, and the cab
man took Collier tc the wrong one. "Ah"
said Alfred, with a light comedy manner,
as he entered the Office; "ahl how do you
do, sir? Very pleased to meet YOU. The
gentleman glanced at him over his glasses
and contented himself by saying CURLY:
Good evening. Hum! You're very late,
sir" this rather reproachfully).
eyes," said Alfred apologetically; 81
am, rather; but the fact is, only just got
in from London" "Then," said the other,
81 suppose | must make an exception in
your case; but it's not usual to enter any
thing in the book after o'clock" at
was about the book came to speak" said
Cellier. The gentleman, with a sigh of
resignation, seated himself at his desk.
'Name?" said he ALFRED CelIier," re-
piled the possessor of that name, getting
mystffied. Male or female2" said the
QueSulOner. Allreu uneaSlLy shifted MS
chair nearer the door, and said: 81 beg
pardon" You heard what l said,
SIR" sternly replied the other; "male
or female?" Male" said Collier, driven
to desperation. ''On what date?" Collier
took up his walking stick, determined to
be ready for any emergency, and said: Il
don't know for certain, sir, but 1 suppose
it will be on Boxing Day; that is the day
on which pautomimes are generally pro-
duced." The gentleman rose from his
desk, seized the ruler, and, with his eyes
steadily fixed on Cellier's, got behind an
armchair, then, backing to the door of an
inner room, locked the door sharply after
him, and Collier heard him call-out of a
back window, presumably-"Mary, get a
policeman. He's mad. San Francisco
Argonaut.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

There have been many attempts made to
explain the origin of the phrase by Hook
or Crook" The Boston News Letter Of
January, r76 explains the expression
thus: Hook and Crook were the names
of two English judges at the beginning of
the last century. They were both men of
eminence in their profession, but not more
remarkable for anything than for the per
petual diversity of opinion that prevailed
between them on matters of legal jurls-
prudence Be the case what 1t would,
every sutton was sure to have either Hook
or Crook on his side"
Wilson's Origin of Familiar Words and
Phrases" says that it probably means
"foully like thief or holly ike a bishop"
the hook being used by burglars, the crook
being the bishops crozier. The Hand
book of Fact and Fancy gives the follow
ing story under the heading Of by Hook
or Crook" ''The great fire at London in
1865 destroyed 1920 houses, and in many
cases obliterated all the boundary marks
requisite to determine the sites occupied
by buildings previous to the fire. When
the rubbish was removed disputes arose
among the people as to the position and
extent of their landed estates.
These contentious promised not only in
terminable lawsuits, but also delayed the
rebuilding of the city until they could ba
settled. Accordingly two of the most ex-
perienced surveyors of the day, Mr.. Charles
Hook and Mr. George Crook, were called
upon to act as arbitrator in the matter,
land owners entering into a compact 10
take the decision of Hook and Crook as
final and binding From this fact arose
the now famous phrase which heads this
article"
AS fourth solution of the mystery, an
old London legend tells US that the numer-
Gus families of Hook and Crook formerly
did the ferry business for the whole British
metropolis. No odds on what boat you
crossed the Thames you were sure to ride
with Hook or Crook.-St. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
ELEVATOR ETIQUETTE.
Rules Governing the Behavior of Pas
sepgers in the Cage"


When YOU wish to take an elevator ring
the bell until the cage appears in sight. 1t
is true that in most instances elevators
move up and down continuously through
the day, so that there is no absolute need
of your ringing; but don't neglect to ring.
The elevator man will appreciate your at
tention if no one else does. 1t is natural to
suppose that he loves the chattering of the
bell. He may not thank you in words, but
he will remember you all the same.
When the car arrives at your landing
stand Immediately in front Of the door.
This will prevent persons in the elevator
from getting out too quickly. Besides it
gives you an opportunity to observe hui
manity hindered in its progress-a sort OF
study of arrested development
Don't notify the elevator man where yo1
want to stop until you have passed the
landing. Then say suddenly Il want to
get off here" This will cause the elevator
man to reverse his car suddenly, turning
the stomachs of the passengers inside out
and causing them to think great deal Of
you.
Don't leave the elevator in a hurry.
When you reach your landing ask the ele-
vator man if he is sure he has made no
mistake, and whether or not he is certain
that number so and SO is on this floor. 1t
may try the patience of the passengers, but
patience is virtue and should be exercised.
1t is always good thing to smoke in an
elevator, or at least to let your cigar smoke
while you hold it in your hand. Many
people are affected as if by seasickness in
an elevator and the smell. of tobacco smoke
may prove a counter irritant.
If there are any ladies in the car Of
course you will not neglect to indulge in
such loud conversation with your compan-
ion as will convince the ladies that you are
a deuce of a fellow, don't yer know. If the
ladies do not enjoy your talk you will en-
JOY it yourself.
lit be possible stick your fingers through
the wire side of the elevator. There is no
doubt a pleasurable sensation in having
ones finger broken off; and besides, it is
the business of the elevator man to warn
his passengers against danger. 1t will be
interesting to see if he is attending to his
business.-Boston Transcript.
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Ouick and Comfortable Trim,

Two new trains have been added to the
already excellent connections east that the
Great Rock Island route has been offering
to its patrons.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern
has put on new train, leaving Chicago
daily at 1890 a. m, and the Fort Wayne
pennsylvania lines, one at 10:45 a II.
These are daily trains, scheduled on
fast time, and arrived at New York city
next afternoon at 2 o'clock. and via the
first mentioned Boston passengers reach
their destination two hours later.
The fast vestibuled express from Denver,
Colorado Springs and Pueblo, via both
Kansas City and St. Joseph, arrives at
Chicago at $50 q. m, daily, and the
vestibuled express from Omaha and the
Iowa main lines arrives at Chicago at
sos a. m, dali. JOHN SEBASTIAN
Geperal9Ticket and Passenger Agent.
{. ST. JOHN, General Manager. 33-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Hotter Bye and Bye.

This is not sermon. 1t is only a rail-
road missionary tract.
If you take vacation this summer,
why not go to Colorado? Nestled around
Pixies peak there are plenty of places
where one can cool off for a very little
money Manitou, Cascade, Green Noun
tain Falls and Woodland Park, in the IA
vorite Ute pass, will be lovelier this year
than ever.
They are most directly reached via the
Santa Fe route. You change cars in
union depot at Colorado Springs, and take
broad guage trains on our Colorado Mid
land division for destination. No tedious
transfer across the city
Cheap tourist tickets now on sale, good
until Oct 81, returning Inquire of local
agent Santa Fe route, Union ticket office,
orner First and Main streets, or passenger
tation, Douglas and Fifth aves Is If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
HALE CONVEY. A. g NELSON
PresidecL Secretary.
KANSAS FARMS
For Sale by
KANSAS H0MESEEKERS' BUREAU.
A. q. NELSON
Secretary.
HALE COwLEv.
PresidecL

We have choice farms in every part Of
the state for cash or on easy terms. Re
memb Der that no matter what wild reports
you may have heard, that the government
reports for seven years show that the cul-
tivated lands of Kansas have produced
more than the same number of cultivated
acres anywhere else in the United States.
Kansas soil well farmed produces more
than any other in the United States. Think
OF this and then come and see it and US.
Now Is the time to buy before land boom.
II we cannot show you more of the gifts or
Providence in the fruits of the earth m the
same length of time than you ever saw be-
fore, we will pay your expense out here
and give you wagon load of the finest
peaches you ever looked at. Ii you want
to see the worlds fair come to Kansas. Or
course we are the great land men and farm
sellers OF Kansas, but we mean every word
we say and will do it. Write or visit US.
If you mean swap or some other nonsense
write to some one else. II you mean ousl-
ness write us. We can get you cheap
rate aud something else il you buy of us.
Look out for the excursions. Address
COWLEY d NELSON, Kansas HON a.
seeks Bureau, Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Geographical Distribution of Hair.

The geographical distribution of the
hair over the habitable world is, as regards
the color, very precisely defnable The
Xanthocomic or light haired races are TO be
found north of latitude IS dogs. which cuts
Oft England, Belgium, the whole Of north
eTn Germany and great portion of Russia
Between this parallel and latitude IS dogs.
including northern France, Switzerland
and part of Piedmont, and passing through
Bohemia and Austria-there is a sort Of
deoatable land Of more or less dark brown
hair, and below this line we come gradually
upon the Nelaaic races, who occupy, with
hardly an exception save where we have
coion;zed). the rest Of the globe. The 2eo-
PIES OF Europe, therefore, present in the
color OF hair an almost perfect graduation
the light iaxen of the colder attitudes deep
ening imperceptibly into the blue black Of
the Mediterranean shores.-Gentlenan'
Magazine.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Lidy Hughes, noted witch, yet lives in
destitute condition at the county poor
house. She has son moderately we'll to
do, but disclaiming her because of her
witchcraft.
She also has been shot by proxy with q
silver bullet for the death of a COW. Her
neighbor drew upon paper with juice Of
PIGEON root and with the art of skilled
mountaineer Lidy Hughes portrait. This
he tackled upon a beec1 tree in the woods
where the COW died and shot the portrait
with silver bullet. Lidy next day ap-
peared very lame in the hip joint.
She is lame yet from the silver bullet.
Sometimes her evil genius gets angry
with her, as it did when she stirred soap
kettle not long ago. The matron of the in
Urinary left her in charge of the kettle,
which was boiling at its highest, out IN
der the sycamore trees on the creek bank.
For few minutes all went we'll, and the
soap did its best to odorize the country.
Then suddenly the witch was heard to yell,
and upon running to her it was found that
the kettle, frestones and all the apparatus
were sizzling in the bottom of the creek,
while old Lidy cried with all a witchs
agony that she was burned, burned. There
was not drop of hot soap on her clothing.
The matron assured me with all the can
dor that she could summon that Lidy
positively had no sign of a burn.
Yet her back and limbs were badly in
jured.
Even the animals on the poor farm are
reported as afraid of Lidy.
She can scatter whole flock of sheep in
a field by merely standing in the cabin door
and pointing her oaken cane at them half
mile away.
The paupers fear her more than death.
The whole county can testify to strange
power she possesses and 20 the peculiar in
fuence she has over the ignorant.-Cor.
Chicago News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

The United States of Australia is a COM
ing power. In lS49 the British colonial
office took the first step toward a coufeder-
alton OF the colonies there, in 1883 federal
council WAS provided for by act of parla-
ment aud this year the convention has
been held at Sidney which insures the
union. The new government is to be Of
fcially known as The Commonwealth Of
Australia" The white population is a
little over 1900. 600 and the new nation will
rank eighth in the world in wealth, trade
and revenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Wichita, Tuesday, Sep. |,
Two grand performances at 2 and S
p. III.
Grand Free Exhibition at p. M, on
the show grounds.
Are You Going to.washingtOn Territory

Parties emierating TO the nOrthwes
will find it 70 their interest by calling "A
the Rock Island ticket Office for infOrma
ton regarding rates routes and accOmmo
ceived by agents of other lines as 10 this
route You are invited to call at the office
and be convinced as TO the superiority Of
the Great Rock Island route over all
others. BY patronizing this line you can
have the choice of four different routes
west of Denver For speed, safety and
comfort the Rock Island leads the process
sion. W. II. WIsHART, Ticket Agent.
Office 100 East Douglas avenue. CeOrne
Main street Q0y-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
& PersnnaI Reflection.

Miss Hjjee didn't sing today" remarked
friend to the leader OF the choir of the
Church Of the Offertory.
No, she's resigned. "
"Ithosght she had good place. What
was the trouble;"
She was offended about the selection Of
an anthem which she had TO lead OF last
Sunday, and vowed she'd resign sooner
than sing it, and she did"
That's odd. What was the antheTn'"
1T began, L have been young and noE
am old. New York Epoch.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Generosity.

Madam x, who is an exceedingly
charitable person, was in the act of pre-
senting a poor woman and her two
ragged children with a quantity of use
full articles, such as stockings, linen,
tickets for bread and wine, ETC., when
her little daughter, aged seven, pulled
her sleeve and whispered. Look here,
ma, s'pose you give her my bottle Of cod
liver oil as well?"-Monde Comique
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Tie Production of Silver.

Recent reports indicate that the produc-
ton of silver is steadily becoming more
uniform, that the worlds annual supply
now is at least l3o. 600 900 ounces, and that
a steady but moderate increase may be ex-
pected In other words. the mines already
open and exploited contain silver In
sight" as miners say, 70 insure regular
supply for many years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

money by purchasing their railroad tickets
from W II. Baker, the ticket broker and
only member of the American Ticket
Brokers association in the city, which
guarantees all tickets sold. Office in
Manhattan hotel, corner of Douglas and
Topeka avenue. d62tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

For Kansas City, ST. Louis and all points,
easc take the Missouri Pacific railway
The shortest line to ST Louis by Is miles
No change of cars of any kind between
Wichita and ST. Louis. Only fifty hours
between Wichita and New York City via
the Missouri Pacific railway. City ticket
Office 120 North Main street. 101 If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Tourist Rates via the Rock Island Route.

The Rock Island have Placed on sale
tourist tickets to Colorado points at special
low rates for the round trip. final limit for
return passage 0ctober 81, 'el: also excur.
sion rates 10 Salt Lake, Ogden. Helena
and California points. at great reduc-
ton. Please call at the Rock Island Office
before purchasing tickets. and obtain
reliable lniormstlon as 10 routes, rates and
time. City office, 100 East Douglas
avenue, corner of Main street. depot. cor.
ner Mead and Douglas avenues.
W. II. WIsHART.
City ticket and passenger agent, Wich-
tia, Kan. l+tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Something New-Through Cars Between ST.
Paul and Kansas City.

The traffic between above cities has
so increased that the Great Rock Island
route has instituted a new order of things,
and has put on their trains, through car
between these points The cars run on
this service are Pullman combination
chair car and sleeper and are the embodi-
ment of comfort. The price charged for
this especial service is but little compared
with the accommodation given.
See that your tickets read via the Albert
Lea route &C.. r. l. & P; 3. G. r. & n,
and NJ & st. L. Ry's). Maps and time
tables sent on application.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
Gen1 Tiki d Pass A9t
E. ST. JOHN. Gent Manager.
General offices: Chicago. 33-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Wichita and Kansas City express, Santa
Fe route leaves daily at sos a. IN. arrives
in Topeka 210 p. M, and in Kansas City
4:25 p. M, with no change of cars, reclin-
ing chair car seats in which are free. Al
ways on time. Stops everywhere and runs
fast between stations. 24tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

By order of the board of education all
applicants for admission to the City Nor
NAL school are requested to present, on
entering, certificate from the board of
city examiners. An examination will be
held by them in the High school building
August 81 and Sept l, 1891.
MARY Z. ROSOE,
d85 3t Principal of Normal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Santa Fe's Chicago vestibule ex )ress
connection with which is made at Ne ton,
is the handsomest train On earth Leaves
Wichita daily 1850 a. NJ. arrives Kansas
City Cos D. N. aud Chicago 9:l5 next morn
ing Pala &C library chair cars seats free
also palace sleeping nd dining cars. a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
To New York In 40 Honrs and Is Minutes.

On and after July 10 change of time
will become effective between Wichita
and New York, so that passenger leaving
Wichita on the Missouri Pacific railway
can reach New York in - hours and IS
minutes. The train leaves Wichita daily
at lis D. m, arriving in New York at 2:3O
D. m. the second day following. Only one
change of cars is necessary, which is made
in the St Louis Union depot. This is
several hours quicker time than can be
made by any other line ont Of Wichita
Seats free in chair cars. Pullman sleep
ing cars if desired
T. +. BLECKLEY. p. & T. A.
d51-tf 100 North Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

When you go, take the Frisco line to St.
Louis and the east for the reason that II is
the only Wichita line rnnning two solid
trains daily without change OF any class "a
St. Louis morning and night and il is the
only line having palace reclining chair and
Pullman sleeping cars in morning and
night trains Always on time and sure OF
making eastern connections at St Louis
union depot. 2+tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Two daily trains to St. Louis equipped
with Pullman sleepers and handsome chair
cars. Leaves Wichita at 1925 g. m. and
1855 p. m, arriving in st. Louis one hour
earlier than most routes. Making prompt
and sure connections to the east, allowing
passengers ample time in St Louis to OBJ
tain meals prior TO the departure Of the
fast eastern trains.
W. ID. MURDOCH. Dist. Pass Agt..
15S y Main St. and Douglas Ave. Depot.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
Until Sept. 20. Harvest Excursions via Santa Fe
ROate,

August 25. Sept Is and %, to all points
in Texas. Ell Paso and Deming, \. NJ.
final limit thirty days from sale. with
privilege of stopOvers south of the Kansas
line and south of La Junta going. For
full particulars call on or address agents
of the Santa Fe railroad, Union depot, cor
ner of Douglas and Fifth avenues. or Tn
ion ticket Office. 15S North Main street.
w. ID. MURDOCH, d. Z. \.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Through vestibule sleeper TO Mauitou
via Santa Fe route every day without
change. Connection il made at Burton
with the COLORADO train, a solid vestibule
from the engine 10 the rear sleeper. Leave
Wichita AS D. m, arrive at Pueblo 6:l0 a.
N. Colorado Springs q. NJ, Manitou 8:S4
2 m Denver IL a IN. - IF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
Always be used for children teething 1t
eoOthes the child, softens the gums, alleys
ali pam, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. 1wenty-fvecents a
bottle. Used by millions OF mothers
d64 If w46 TT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

The Rock Island will sell excursion
tickets to Peabody and return August q
TO % inclusive, good returning until and
including August % for 81 A
w. H. WIsHART.
dS4 At c. T. and 2. A,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

The Missouri Pacific railway is the only
Inc running an afternoon train Wichita
st. Louis, lea wing Wichita at lI5 D. m.
and arriving at st. Louis o'clock next
morning; - miles the shortest line and
three hours the quickest time. I21tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27
OFFICE OF WICHITA PLUMBING j


We have now removed our stock of
pumps, hose, plumbing and engineers
supplies to the Firebaugh building. No
l52 North Market street. where we would
Toe pleased to see all our old friends and
customers. A T. BUCKFRIpGE
d65-If Manager
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Go east via the New Short line, Mis-
souri, Pacific Pleasant Hill route
Through sleeping and chair cars without
change Wichita to St Louis. SD tt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

To the Wellington Sumner county, fair
via the Santa Fe route Sale August %,
20 and q. Low rates. SIS If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Blanks Of all kinds used in real estate
transactions, court proceedings. Justice
blanks, all kinds and descriptions. can be
purchased on the first floor, IN the bushes
office If
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-27

Night express for Kansas City. St Louis
and the east leaves Wichita at 9:45 D. m.
Chair cars and Pullman sleepers on thi,
rain. Missouri Pacificrailway lU7tf