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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

Woman holds an exalted place among
the Navajos. They believe that woman
places the sun in the heavens each morn
ing, while the stars are sprinkied upon the
great blanket of the sky by a woman's
nand. In strange variance with this idea
j. she Que that the moon is carried on the
back of a burro. or mule, the long ears of
which the medicine men pretend to be
able TO descry
Their ceremonies are most interesting.
That of moving Is one religiously OBJ
served. The medicine man takes from the
chief camp fire a burning brand, which is
carried ahead of the travellers until halt
Is called. Should the brand be extin-
cuished they return to the original camp,
where they remain until the following
day. When long journey is TO be made
the medicine men hide wicks saturated
with oil in the brands, and so preserve the
fire
In marriage the woman is, so to speak,
the best man. The acceptance of a pony
tied outside the squaw's wigwam Is be-
trothal, and at the wedding the bride and
groom sit on opposite sides Of waterproof
basket filed with food, of which they par
take in the presence of the assembled re-
lations. BY this act they are made man
and wife The marriage relation Is not
very strictly observed, though only one
legal husband or wife can be had.
Conversations with travellers who have
made a study of the Navajos' traditions
lead to the conclusion that they are a
branch of the Apache family, but are more
civilized through having held the inter
mountain plains for so many centuries.
Old Mexican and Spanish authorities call
them the Navajo Apsches, and there is
certainly a slight similarity IN the Ian
guage. 1t is. however, difficult 70 account
for their skill in manufacturing and love
Of pastoral pursuits. They themselves be-
lieve that they sprsng from the water
which lies a long distance north of their
present home, and that at death they will
return there.
Their worship is different from that OF
any tribe in the west. il consists OF in
carnations and solemn addresses to the sun
and moon. while the high mountains have
an awe inspiring power. Above the snow
line they do not 60, as there IS 10 them
something mysterious in the whiteness
that exists even when the plains below
are burning with heat. The mirage, which
in the hot and dry air OF Arizonais so com
mon. is to them a vision of the future lands
of bliss. The lakes and green trees with
which the wonderful refracuonS always
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
HARRIET HOsABR.

hold A series of Worlds women's con-
crosses between April and November Of
go. each congress TO represent women
workers in ali professions, and invitations
TO that end are being sent to women
throughout the world who have been pub
licly identified with movements calculated
20 elevate and advance their sex.
The appeal to the women artists Of all
nations. for instance, and the signatures
70 which are headed by no less a celebrity
than Harriet Hosmer, urges that con
gress OF this particular profession viii do
much in the way of cultivating frsternal
spirit. and possibly bring about a solution
Of many special difficulties that surround
the pursuit OF art as profession for WON
en- Talking Of the gentier sex moreover.
brings 70 mind the fact that one Of the
most prized letters thai SECRETARY Phoebe
Couzins has vet received bears the sigma
ture OF " Tetano, the envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipctsBtisry from Japan
70 Washington. Like their eagkbors Of
China. the people Of Japan are pronounced
in their opposition % women interesting
themselves in public affairs
But VI. Tetano b evidently imbued with
American ideas Of hberahty and progresz
At aay rate. be not only helps the lady
managers along with words Of encourage
ment, bat says that ne believes The wornea
OF his country could be induoed to make q
special exhibit, and even Submits the
names Of three JspaDess ladies whose CO.
operation. in his judgment, could be Sc
cured. These are Countess Oyama. wife
Of the present minister OF war. and Mines
Kurki and Nusta, the two latter being ex-
ceedingly prominent and influential in
.Js1ane<e society, and attached 70 the
household Of the empress
Communications written in tie japanese
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

annual contests in wrestling, running, etc.
These are held every spring at the full
moon, and the participatovs gather from
all sections of the country over which the
tribe roams No prizes are given, it being
considered that the name Of being the
winner is reward enough.
All manner Of odd superstitions run rife
in their untutored minds. Their prophets
pretend to receive from an old woman in
the skies communications which are given
TO the people with great ceremony. Dead
bodies are their especial adherence, and
every article Of apparel which departed
one possessed is destroyed If possible. Re
Gently, in company with some army otd-
GERS, the writer saw one Of their funerals.
1t was an event TO be remembered.
Following guide we went across a piece
Of valley woodland, and reached pleasant
opening just as the cortege entered it on
the other side The body was wrapped in
costly blankets, and rested on poles also
covered with blankets. Depositiug their
burden on the cut branches Of trees the
men took turns at digging a grave When
it was done the body, blankets and all,
was lowered, ANA the mourners set up 4
guarter hour'- NJ and waiiing. Next
,ley placed ] ave the ar % m was
y!pposed the dead Indian wonld need in
his new huntrc grounds, including a
spear. part Of s. .,3u, some res, his he'll
met and moccas ms. after whiya the grave
was filed up. Then a pure white pony
was brought out Of the woods Guns and
Rrrows were pointed AT his heart, ana the
next instant ne Law dead across the new
made mound. where he was left for the
tutrre use Of the departed chief. Finally
one ~ the leaiiu- Indians made division
~ the dead mans property
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

tionary northern paradise when their la
bors are over.
They are a most warlike people, and
have in the past given the United States
government much trouble. They are too
shrewd to indulge in ghost dance nonsense,
but their frequent raids on New Mexican
settlers have made their name terror. In
1870 Uncle Sam had to send some troops to
punish them for the murder of a number
of people near Fort Defiance. Six or eight
expeditions have been sent out at other
times to Arizona, and have succeeded in
destroying thousands of sheep and cattle,
as well as crops, reducing portions Of the
tribe to the verge of starvation. Retalia-
ton has been made by the nomads upon
the settlers when the troops were with
drawn; but one thing is to be said in their
favor-they never scalp their dead foes.
OF late years treaty has been IN force
which has proved valuable, as the Nava-
Jos are careful TO keep their promises.
But the territory over which they roam Is
considered too large for their numbers,
hence the government is endeavoring to re-
strict them still further.
CHARLES MoREAU HARGER
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Wants the Old omcers Retired.

The recommendation of Secretary Tracy
that provision be made for retiring naval
officers when they reach certain age is at
tracing general attention. The secretary
points out that under the present rules the
dav is not far distant when the whole
grade of lieutenants will be composed of
men between the ages of thirty-seven and
fifty-four. They, Of course, will have only
subordinate responsibility, although in
the prime of physical and intellectual
vigor, while their superiors viii be persons
far advanced toward old age. 1t is for this
reason that Mr.. Tracy suggests change
in the regulations. BE wants TO see
Younger men I'LL the ranks now occupied
by the graybeards.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
For a DlsMdassd lhsf
Ty BEEcHAHS PILLS.
26ctss q Box
IN
l. o. o. F.
! Prosperous ST. Paul Lod-c-An Indiana
Prize yVfuaer-NotaA
OF ALL DRUG9IsTSs

Prosperous St Paul LodEc-An Indians
Prize Vinner-Notss-
st. Paul Lodge, No. 2, of st. Paul, MINI,
has just paid OF the last obligation on its
handsome building. The battling was
commenced in 1875 and cost about 81, 600
and today is worth sl25 600 In addition 70
paying of the debt CT az. coo ate per cent
interest it has paid on an average Of nearly
81, 900 q year for relief, etc.
Canton Marion, of Marion, Ind, il tne
champion prize winning canton in the or
der In 1856 it won its first prize, SEQ. as
Indianapolis; in 1885, $500, AZ Wabash, in
1857. $50, st Findlay, O.; in lSSS. 81 800. at
Cincinnati, ana a free ride TO Los Angeles,
Cal. in 1889 il wen $500 &e Columbus, and
In 1890 81 500 at Chicago. in AL sS,sSo No
wonder the canton is proud Of its record.
Maryland, from holding the first position
In numbers, has dropped TO be the nine
tenth, with Kentucky'and Nebraska after
her.
Ii is stated that one-fourth OF the lodges
in New Hampshire own the buildings In
which their meetings are held. n lodge In
Manchester was the first 10 dedicate hall
of its own.
AAAleuciPnla udS AsA AONIte OF OOu Ecr
lows-14S subordinates, 81 encampments
aud Rebekah lodges. The or,ier in that
city, as well as throughout Pennsylvania
is in prosperous and progressive eondi-
ton.
The Odd Fellows Of Philadelphia dedi-
Gated memorial window in the Franklin
Avenue Baptist church. Of that city, last
month
An exchange Says that there are 800
brothers in New York city who nave been
members Of the order twenty-one years.
Two new csntons and the revival OF an
old one in Illinois are the outcome so far OF
the triennlal in Chicago.
South Dakota reports gain in lodge
membership 16l; Rebekah. 80 loss in en-
campment membership. Is
The l. o. o. f. have nearly 20oOo fiuau-
cial members in Australasia. or an Increase
of about 3, 500 in three year,.
The German Odd Fellows home A.
Unionport. n. J., has recently come into
possession OF property valued AZ S5S eco
through bequest Of brother ia New
York city. recently deceased.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.
Growth of the Pythian sisters--The Ord
in Misaouri-Notes.

Growth of the Pythian sisters--The Order
in Missouri-Notes-
The Pythian Sisters have temples in the
following states: Indiana, Ohio, Illinois,
New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Texas.
California, Arkansas, Missouri. Kansas,
Minnesota, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Iowa,
New Jersey and Pennsylvania, making six
teen states in all There may soon be one
in Maryland, and it is hoped before the
next session of the supreme lodge that
temples will be in every state, and that that
body will officially recognize them.
The next session of the Missouri grand
lodge will be held in st. Joseph on the third
Tuesday in October. 1891. Increase in mem
bership during the year, 1914 Amount
paid for relief for year ending June 80,
S6.s79. 81; amount paid for burial Of dead,
81 $3.50
The Pytbian forces in Oregon are multi
plying, ard ere long that state will be a
lively X. of p. grand Jurisdiction.
A lodge of Knights of Pythias is now
being organized at Sydney, New South
Wales.
Prescott. Phoenix, Tombstone, Benson,
Winslow, Flagstaff, Tucson and Bisbee,
Ariz, all have healthy X. Of p. lodges.
Tucson lodge, No. 9, of Tucson, isthe larg-
est fraternal society in the town, number
ing over one hundred members.
There is talk of organizing a section Of
the endowment rank at Sioux Falls, S. ID.
Gauntlet lodge, No. ~, Omaha, is one of
the most prosperous in Nebraska; new
members are being initiated at every con-
vention.
The Mystic Tie of New Orleans has en-
larged TO a sixteen page journal and de-
cidedIy improved in all respects.
Rome is one Of the Pythian strongholds
Of Georgia The Pythians there are work
ers, and successfully carry out anything
they undertake.
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der knights of the Mystic Chain, and su-
preme recording and corresponding scribe
of the same order in 1879, The latter Office
he still holds TO the entire satisfaction OF
every member.
AT the annual session of the select castle
of Pennsylvania, held at Reading last
month, Bro. Davis declined to be installed,
20 the great regret Of the membership OF
that state Bro. Davis is prominent
member of John j. Davis company, No.
IL, military rank, in whose honor 1t was
named. He is quartermaster general OF
the military rank He has offered beau
tiful silk United States flag to cost $50 TO
the best drilled company, 70 be contested
for by the companies Of Pennsylvania st
the next session of the select castle of the
state. He is also secretary OF the funeral
benefit relief fund
Bro. Davis is not only popular with the
members Of this and other secret orders to
which he belongs, but is deservedly popu-
lar with the citizens Of the Iron City,
and his friends have long been urging him
to become a candidate for mayor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
College of Aueicnt-.

Venerable Collegiate William Emerson
Smith died at his heme in Berwick. PA.
recently, aged - years. Bro. Smith
was born A. Lehigh Gap. Pa. April Is.
1855 He was charter member Of Sus-
quehanna eOmmandery, X. OF NJ. and be-
came a collegiate at the Conolave convened
at Berwick. Pa, April II. isSs. lie was
an attorney at law by professi0si, and wN
well known through that sectl~1.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Tb. Pr.y., Pr.o~ri, Fini.h.a.

Rev. ". II. Holmes. Of south Evznston,
lis, Il evidently a man who can b els-
turbed D. nothing less than az earibe 'iAks-
he wa engaged In prayer - tuesday
evening meeting in AS charra secsntiy'
when his 5-year-oid son entered from the
parsonzge next door and cr1ed Papa
there strAng. nan il the house-' IAs
preacher calmly went on with re- appeai
q the throne Of Er.ce, sEd sro1zht y 70 4
proper conclusion before responding 70 the
Dor, alarm. Meanwhile. however, three
q the eonzrexAusn bad rushed cut, done
battle VITA ne b2rz4&r ana Pzt hlz 70
fight
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Dartmouth college as DR.. Charles a East
man. he is q graduate Of that Institution
and doctor. and goes 20 practice his pro
fessiou ia Dakota among Bis Own people
Elaine GOOdale was born OCT 2, lsoo' anc
her equally talented sister. Dora, three
wears l4ter-both IN the Berkshire Hills Of
Masssc ussttS. where they lived 10 con
plete seclusion till, 81 the ages oi II and -
-ears respectively. their first volume Of
verses attracted attention and drew them
out into the world. ats years Elaine wrote
some very pretty childish verses, WHICH
were published sOCE after-
4 few wears since she went 20 Dskofs As
teacher for tie Sioux. mastered their Ian
cuaze and soon heca-ne recognized au-
thoritv on Indiare Her recent letter from
Pine Ridge ageucF--a pathetic appeal Tor
the Sioux-att-sc,ed much attention She
now takes q Sio-x husband. and proposes
20 devote the rest q her life % labor for
this people
The picture of Miss Goodsie here gwen
4 from a photograph taken several years
age
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language, and couched in the most APP
proved japanese style, are now on their
journey to the ladies in question, and soon
circulars will be sent TO every member Of
the diplomatic service in Washington,
signed by Mrs Potter Palmer and her as
sociates, asking the diplomats 70 use their
influence toward the organization of wom-
ems societies in their respective countries,
to the end that an international display Of
women's work shall be assured.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Didn't Know IL Rerolrsd.

Mrs. Hayseed-Ssy. Joshua, whats that
light out theres
Farmer Hsyseed lat BOstonl-Thst' the
Boston light.
Mrs Hsyseed-Wall. those sailors must
be purity patient. I've seed it goout more n
twenty times, and they light it up ev'Ty
time-Harvard LSmpoon-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Had Him There.

Madame" said the judge sternly, "you
must answer the question. What is your
ages"
Il was born the same year your honor
was. That would make me about
1t isn't necessary 20 so into partlc-
ulars," interposed the judge stifay. Gen
tlemen. have you any further use for the
witness' You may stand aside, madam u
Chicago Tribune
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A new reason L. advanced Ter The ten
deuev 20 stoufnas@ pTrvsi-sg Among actors
Ard singers + l. s&ld tax zoe 4sslHil2-
tor Il fo,od Is greatly AIDED ~ &c active
ard sx.rrrne sxp4nsioa u re lanzs. ines-
dent 70 pubic sp@aklnZ- TIE great foe Of
"a. stage felk i fEt. EDd ESx thsy can
Tao. The Goa n@-fson bs1@e~z ths LIE they
80 gad Ia ~ E1Ezas e-x.1sSAA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
From Chicago to London by Water

AT various terms during the last ten or
a dozen years venturesome mariners have
sailed meiium sized lake craft from Chi
cago to London and back again. Now
that the Nelland canal has been enlarged
to a permanent depth Of nine feet capital
lists have organized a through freight
steamer line. and hope 10 make success
of all water traffic between the British isles
and the metropolis OF Illinois.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
WILL WE'D AN INDIAN.

Elaine Goodale, the Poetess, to Mats
with a Full Blood Sioux.
Elaine Goodale's strange, romantic. po-
etic career ends for the present by her in
duction into the Sioux.
At 10 years old she was a poetess, at II a
fairly good Greek scholar. at 20 an enthu-
siast. phiIanthropist and all that: a little
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

This order i nineteen months old, bas
over 1900 members and An actual reserve
fund Of S275. 200. The order issressed in
membership the last month ~. l. has
pad oct over 81 900 IN SICK SsaeGE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
roIIouinr n Precedent.

NJ School master. hope ySa wih sr-as
this lstsls o0y Of mine e1aczly as II n were
your own son On, yes. csTt24aly; I Wi.
give hizn whipping every cay SINCE yog
desire IL - i4s.-nszalse 8-ssEAz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

later she was a
teacher a m Of 2
the Indians and
az able advocate
Of their rights,
and now she is 20
II AIRY Tsw a
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FRATERNAL ITEMS
WHAT Is GOING ON m SECRET
SOCIETY LODGE ROOMS.

A Brief Sketch of the Career of John j.
Davis, Supreme Recording and Core
spending Scribe of the Ancient Order OF
Knights of the Mystic Chain
The following sketch and portrait are re
produced from Secret Society Gossip.
John j. Davis, assistant comptroller OF
the city OF Pittsburg, Pa, and the most
prominent member of the Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain, was born in
Pittsburg in 1874, in which city he has
since resided. He was engaged in business
for several years; was chosen clerk OF the
chief of police of Pittsburg in 1874; en-
tered the comptroller's Office Feb l. 1875, as
assistant city comptroller. which position
ne still holds. He is prominent member of
Hayes post, No. 3. Grand Army of the Re
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Home Circle.

The Home Circle was formed about
twelve wears since. and there are now six
teen councils in Pennsylvania. with pros
pect OF two or three more within the next
month
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
THE LADIES BUSY AS BEES.

They Propose to Do Their share or
Worlds Fair Work.
Although little or no publicity is being
given 10 the movements of the members of
the board of lady managers, private re-
ports from various states are to the effect
that they are quietly doing yeoman serv-
ice. and that the results will be more than
apparent when the proper time arrives.
The volunteer auxiliary associations, too,
are entering into their various schemes
with zeal and energy. For instance, the
Queen Isabella association proposes to
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

public; grand pre-
late OF Pennsylva-
MIA, knights of
Pythias; a promi-
nent member OF
the American Me
chanics, Royal Ar
canum and vari-
Gus other patriotic
and benevolent or
gantZ ations. In
1876 he was elected
S elect recording
and corresponding
scribe of Pennsyl-
1apia AprianfOr-
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meafties

Younger sistsr-well. bow ia yea en-
JOY the ball Last night
Elder Sister-oh. pretty we'll: bat ! was
afraid that every mIauts that odioes Capt.
Croppcr was gSing 70 propose To me Ny
heart was ia my mouth al The tIr.s.
Younger Sister who dsan't ret invited
No doubt there wa pleatY II room for
iti-Judy.
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she TOok =

she TOsk Him AZ His word.
He gi.45 o m.t-Why, I'd do anything
n the world for yeu
She fyawDing) You Wiii' Thea for
heavens sake sneak home I'm sisepy
Texas SifinIs
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MISS GooDALE

y - W y = = >
Il a ndiota, or
Many Light
nings. a ( u ] /
bloOded Sioux,
but a well edu-
Gated gentleman,
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NllIlIifs Eagle
THE WEALTHY NAVAJOS
TO BE MADE THE OBJECT OF Gov
ERNMENTAL INVESTIGATION.

They Own Millions of Sheep, Cattle and
Horses, and Live as Did the Patriarchs
of ,old-Their Manufactures, Feuds, Re-
ugion and Customs.
Copyright by American Press Association
The members of the United States gov
eminent commission recently appointed to
investigate the condition of the Navajo
Indians will find that they have to do
with the most remarkable Of Uncle sam
barbarian proteges. Inhabitants OF their
present location in New Mexico for cent
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-28
For over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by millions of mothers for
their children while teethipg. If dis
buried st night and broken of your res
oy sick child suffering and crying with
pain OF cutting teeth send at once and get
a bottle o. Mrs Winslow's Soothing
syrup for children teething. Il will re-
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Depend upon it, mothers, there's no mis-
take about it. Il cures diarrhoes, resu-
lstes the stomach and bowels, cures wind
colo, softens the gums. reduc infiemma.
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whole system, Mrs Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for children teetting is pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription Of one
OF the Oldest and best female PHYSICIANS
and nurses in the United States. Sold by
all druggists throughout the world Price
twenty-five cents q bottle Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-28
81 COULD MOVE HE WORLD

Ii hsd something TO rest my lever On, said Arch
imedes. LarEe bodies move or are moved slowly
But II l. no impossible or even difficult task tc
render those small bodies, the kidneys. active
when they are not so. Donttry TO do this with
uEinedicated alcoholic stimuiauts. The exper
iment Is unsafe. The care. safe means is Ho.
letters stomach Bitters, which affords Just the
right amount Of stimulus without OVERRIDING the
matter. Continued inactivity Of the kidneys o,
bladder 1t should never be lost sight of are atteu-
ded with grave peril. Bright's disease. diabetes
and other ailments which effect the renal ORGANS
have their origin inacliOn Of tie kidneys To
overcome this IL an easy sitter the out set MOI
so later. Now Is the app inted time in a case OF
this sort. lrregu'arity of the bowels stomach
and liver. rheumatism and malaria remedied BIZ
the Biiters ~