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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
Hum an Longevity.

Some student of vital statistics has fig
ured out the physical fortune of any given
million human beings on the march from
the cradle to the grave To begin with, the
million is made up of 5l1, ,T45 males and
ass, ,255 females. More than one-fouTth of
these, children, viii die before they are 8
years old: in exact numbers IA, 4S7 boys
and l2l, ,195 girls. This very nearly corrects
the disproportion of births OF the sexes and
almost equalizes them. The next five years
will prove much less fatal
From the age os 10 to Is years the NOR
tality will be still further reduced. In
deed, for both sexes this is the most healthy
period OF life; the Death rate, however, Is
lower for bows than girls There will De
some advance in the deaths in the next five
years, and still more in the next ten TO fol-
low. About e43. .e45 will certainly enter on
the twenty-slxth year. Before the next ten
years are at an end two-thirds OF the wom-
en viii have married The deaths during
that period viii be %. o5s, and OF these no
fewer than -, I3i viii be caused by COZ
sumption.
Between 81 sad Is years Of age st!ll
larger death rate occurs Hardly more
than half the original mum ber-say Jo2, ,el2
will enter on their forty-siIth year. Each
succeeding decade up TO 50 viii now be-
come more fatal. AT IS only l6l, ,43i VIII
remain. and Of these IL, $50 viii have per
ished by the eighty-ffth yesrof the march
The s. SIS that remain will soon lay down
their burdens. Oaly = ls3 OF them viii
struggle on 10 %, and 2eS 10 be 100 years
old. Finally, IN the one hundred and
eighth year. the last life will flicker out
Such is the average lot of l,oo0,o 900 human
beings Of both sexes.-Baltimore sun Al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION.

SYDNEY, n S. W., April 3.-The
Australian Federation convention, now in
session in this city, has approved of the
title Commonwealth of Australia for the
Federated colonies. The convention also
adopted the clause of the constitution pro-
viding that the chief executive OF the ma
ton shall be known as the governor gen
eral and that he shall be appointed by the
queen. A proposition that the governor
general should be elected by the popular
vote was rejected by the convention by a
vote of 2S TO g.
LONDON. April 3.-The creation OF the
Commonwealth of Australia by the feder-
alton now in session at Sidney is barely
noticed in the morning papers, which fail
to recognize its Importance. OF these the
Chronicle alone comments on its action.
1t speaks of the adoption of that title as
not unexpected. and does not regard it as
pointing to separation from the mother
country. The Star grasps the significance
of the conventions action. 1t says: Aus
tralia will be a democratic federation,
practically republic with monarchical
veneer. A delicate task devolves on the
queen, of appointing a governor general
Australia will not accept a titled nonent-
Ity. A mistake in the choice would en-
danger the connection between the mother
country and the new federation, where
everything is ripe for president"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
1853 N. Main, Cor. 1st., WICHITA. KAN
Talmage and the Human Voice.

Rev. T. De Witt Talmage is fond of any
story that will illustrate sermon OF
beautify moral Here is one that he tells
now and then in his own original way:
A German family emigrated from the
fatherland to this country and settled in
Milwaukee. The oldest boy, in his teens,
concluded he would start out for himself.
Finally he brought up in New York city
and soon spent all the money the old man
had given him. Then he wrote his father
this kind of an appeal:
''Dear Father-I am sick and lonely,
without one single cent. Send me some
money quick. Your son, .JOHNn
Now the father was illiterate and could
not read, so he went to great strapping
butcher and asked him to read the letter.
The butcher had gruff way of reading
and loud voice. When he finished read,
ing Johns letter the father was furious
and declared he would not send penny,
even if the boy starved to death. He had
never heard of such an impudent demand
for money.
On his way home the father thought the
butcher might have made a mistake in
reading, and desire to hear the letter
read again overcame him. A consumptive
baker, with a low. falling infection, was
next asked to read the sons letter. When
he concluded the father said, with tears in
his eyes, "My poor boy, Tll send him all
the money he wants" The baker had
read word for word the letter as it was
read by the butcher.
You see, my dear friends, that there is a
great deal in the human voice.-New York
World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
His Fault.

81 understand" said Mr.. Johnson, of the
orthodox church, to Mr.. Jackson, of the
Methodist church, that you used to know
the new minister that's coming to our
church when you lived in York state'
81 did," said Mr.. Jackson.
''Is he good MANI"
81 think he is q very good man"
well, what are his faults? He must
have some fault"
'Since you press me, know of but one
grave fault in your new minister"
What is that, please''
"He doesn't know how to sing"
"Huml Not very grave fault is it, not
to know how to sing2"
mo; but you see, he sings just the same
as if he did knowp'-Youth's Companion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
Where's Your Gimiet?

Little Johnny Yerger has caused breach
between Gus DeSmith, society gentle
man, and the Yerger family. Gus called
to make a friendly visit after supper. he
having previously informed Col Yerger of
the intended honor. The whole family and
Gus were in the parlor, when Johnny riv-
eted the attention Of all present by asking
Gus DeSmith
Have you brought your g!nlet with
you."
''What do you mean, Johnny" asked
Gus.
81 don't mean muffin; except heard pa
say you were coming up this evening to
bore us all."-1exas Siftings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
WEATHER BULLETIN.

UNITED STATES SIGNAL OFFICE,
WICHITA, KAN, April 3, 1891
The highest temperature was 40e, and
the lowest 28s, and the mean $40.
Loca. forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Fair weather Warmer weather Sun
day.
Last year on April the maximum tenn
perature was 53e, minimum 3S, mean 46'.
Two years ago the corresponding tenn
peratures were 57a, 41", 49o
b. L. WALDRoN, Observer.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. c.,
April 8, Up. m.-Forecast until p. H.,
Saturday.
For Kansas-Fair Saturday and Sun
day, northerly winds. stationary temper
ature. warmer Sunday.
For Missouri-Fair; northerly winds;
stationary temperature. Fair and warmer
Sunday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

with them, and also one night when the
company was to hold mock initiation of
some kind. This time call to arms was
the only thing that saved me-"
Mrs. Hooker is fieshy woman, remark
ably good looking for one Of SO years, with
jet black hair, swapping black eyes, a
woman Of vim and energy, though dis
abled in walk by her wound. She is a
leader in Elkhart society, where her stand
ing is excellent, and is especially given to
philanthropy among the children of
soldiers. Her husband is a prominent dry
goods merchant in EIkhart. They have
one child, boy, whose slight lameness
from birth is due to detection on his
limb in the same place rs Mrs Hooker's
wound from MIME ball Mrs. Hooker is
a woman of refinement and will give her
pension money, if she gets it, to indigent
soldiers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

DISEASES OF wOMEN-Dr. TerrilI has made
diseases OF women specially for the past twenty
years and wishes state that he has all the late
successful treatment, including Fibroid Iumors
Displacements, Enlargement5. Prolapsus. Ulcera-
tiOns Luecorr hoea Diseases OF the Ovaries. Painful
Irregular or Profuse Nenstruation, Etc DR.. Ter
rl has recently spenr several months In the large
hospitals of The in the special study OF electric
ity and is the only hysican in the southwest thor
oughly familiar with its SCIENTIFIC appfcation.
the attention OF those suffering from Nervous Dis
eases Paralysis. Nervous Prostration ETC., 70 the
wonderful curative effects to be derived from cleo
tricity when scientifically applied and desires TO
state that he makes the application Of electricity
In Nervous Diseases special feature OF his practice
The Dr. has the finest nfty cell diamond carbon bat
terry ever seen In the west, and all the appliances
or Seminal Weakness which he quickly and perma-
nently cures by the aid of electricity.
CATARRH-Every case of Catarrh Is durable IL
properly treated. DR.. Teirill uses Holley's new
treatment.
SKIN DlsEAsEs-of all kinds cured when others
have failed.
PILES. FISTULA, and all rectal diseases cured.
No knife. no pain. A cure guaranteed,
URETHRAL STRUCTURE quickly and perms-
no money until cured.
CHRONIC DISEASES-Bronchitis. Asthma Hay
Fever all throat and lung troubles. Dyspepsia Dis
eases Of the Bowels. Heart and Liver, Rheumatism,
Dropsy. Brights Disease, Bladder, Kidney and Uri-
nary Diseases. Blood Poison and Private diseases
SYPHIL1S-That dread disease OF mankind
quickly and permanently cured by the new treat
Medicines sent to all parts Of the country Consul
q IN nm
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

money than we have now with which to
do the business of the country easily and
cheaply and to preserve the equities be-
tween debtor and creditor, and we need to
have full bimentalism in order to widen
the base for business and to prevent
papics. But how far we can go in the
way of increasing the volume of money
without disturbance can only be deter
mined by careful investigation and trial.
That there should be steady increase,
repre- en- ing, in a measure at least, the
incre 81 : population and business, there
can be doubt"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

One principle at the bottom of the fact
that water farming makes bigger gains
than land farming ls that whereas pound
of beef must carry its own weight, as ii
were, the animal wasting most Of what il
eats in the muscular effort of walking
about, the fish is suspended without effort
in his native element, having merely tc
waggle its fins occasionally in order to
achieve what locomotion is necessary. SO
that nearly all of its food goes to support
and increase the bulk of its body at &C
much per sixteen ounces market price
Washington Star.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
Ahundan. Exidence.

Editor-Eave you any letters or oths1
testimonials 70 show ths: you are liter
ary worker ny profession
Applicant-It VOC will look a. ny pants
slr, you Will find that they bag badly 81
the knees; and II yoa viii pardon ne fol
turning around. you Will see taat they are
vorn very shiny a. the rear. Yes, sir,
an a literary manhood News.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
Nj. hnr1f frrentu.fhree
Shakespeare in Germany.

By far the most popular plays OF Shake
speare in Germany are "Othello" and
Hamlet" next 20 which comes ''The
Merchant of Venice" During the last
few years they have been performed sS7
times. SIC times and 6o5 times respectively.
During the same period there was only one
performance in Germany Of The Merry
Wives of Windsor" and one also Of "All' :
Well That Ends Well. London Truth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
A Ri- One.

An octopus which had been in g fight
with some other monster once drifted
ashore on the Malay peninsula He had
feelers, or arms. which were from twelve
70 seventeen feet long, and weighed alto
gether so pounds. Is was calculated that
ne was big enough and strong enough tc
drag two-ton fishing boat under the snr-
face by main strength. Detroit Free Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
SECRETARY PROCTOR.

Los ANGELES, April 3.-Secretary of War
Proctor in al interview yesterday, said
that he did not think the present furry
would result in anything serious with
Italy He thought that IL would have the
effect of waking up congress to the neces
sity of better coast defenses and larger
navy. He regards New York as pretty
well protected on account OF our efficient
torpedo service
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
Some Odd Mistakes.

An urban chemist advertised in his shop
window, Artificial eyes. Open all night. y
Away down south in front of the postoflice
in an inland town may have been seen this
legend, Post here letters too late for the
next mail" In picture of the departure
of the pilgrims from Delfthaven the artist
placed large steamer in the distance leav-
ing the harbor under full steam. A local
bookseller of this city ordered for custo-
mer "Ellwanger on the Rose" and was
somewhat taken back to receive 'Ellwan-
ger on the Nose "-Providence Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
a FIRE DAMP BLAST,

LONDON, April "A disastrous explo-
sion took place in coal mine at Hope
dale Staffordshire, today. Ten persons
were killed outright and several Others
were seriously injured. The cause of the
explosion is supposed to have been the
presence of fire damp in the mine, and the
foolhardIness of the men after the presence
OF the gas had been discovered.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

Cieverton-For heavens sake, old rnap.
what are you doing in this part OF the town
DGsnaway-Wke started for the Office
this morning ] dido't notice thzt the
blamed tailor had creased ny t-oszse-s
wrong. and We walked four miles out o.
nay wzy-Csotaier and ruruisAer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
IMMIGRANTS RETURNED.

NEW YORK, April superintendent of
immigration Webber today ordered that
twenty of the Italian immigrants who ar
rived yesterday should be returned. Pau
perism and loathsome diseases are the
cause for their return. Another score un-
der investigation will probably receive the
same fate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

SURGEON CCCLIST-Gives special attention
TO diseases OF the Eye including the scientific ad-
justment OF glasses TO correct imperfect vision
CATARACT removed aud sight restored 10 many
who have long been totally blind
CROSSEYES Strengthened in many cases without
operotion.
GRADUATED LIDS and all forms Of Sore Eyes
quickly cured. Artificial eyes inserted.
GLASSES-Only those who have had special
training should attempt TO A. glasses lest they do
the patient more harm than good Many cases o.
nervousness irr;tabilty insomnia. headache. verti
go and seeming stupidity IN children are due 70 de-
fective vision and removed at once By the ap-
plication of proper glasses.
AS A GENERAL SURGEON DR.. Purdy has no
2erior in the southwest
Below is given partial list of the diseases treat
ed with special success:
Deformities OF ali kinds, Club Foot. Curvature OF
the Spine Hip Joint Disease, White Swelling, Nari
case Veins. Hare Lip and Skin Eruptions. Hydro
cee and Varicocele. cure guaranteed n every
case. No cutting.
Abdominal Surgery. Ovarian Tumors Tumors Of
the Womb Lacerations, etc,
y-Facide blemishes, Superfuous Hair. wales,
warts and other defects removed painleSsly and
without leaving scar.
DR.. Purdy will visit any part Of the southwest IN
consultation to perform surgical operations.
Correspondence Solicited
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
OppQSEl 10 RI AIR-

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3.-Chinese mer-
chants of this city have protested against
the appointment of ex-Secretary Blair as
minister to China on account of his an
tagOnism towards the Chinese. They say
the Chinese government will not receive
him as United States minister
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
RAILWAY POOLS.

CHICAGO, April 3--Hon. A F. Walker,
chairman of the Western Traffic associa-
tion, delivered an address last night be-
fore the Sunset club on the subject of
pooling railroad earnings, which he claims,
should be legalized.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
ROVO'S VETO

LINCOLN, Neb., April S.-Governor Boyd
today vetoed the maximum railway rate
bill, giving as his reason that it would
bankrupt the railroads. The house passed
the bill over the veto, on vote OF 50 to IL.
the senate voted to sustain the veto-1S
To 13
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 3.-The ex-
animation of ex-Treasurer Woodruff's S
fourth term has revealed that Woodruff is
short on scrip 25,C00, in addition to
amounts already reported
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
MAN THE LIFE BOAT

Ere your wave battered, dismasted hulk
is dashed to pieces upon that cruel reef by
the resistless waves. Save, too, a shatter-
ed physique, fast yielding to the attacks OF
disease with that imperial renovator OF
health and strength, Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. The range of its powers is wide,
its action prompt and thorough, its use al
ways safe Chronic indigestion, debility
and nervousness, malarial complaints,
rheumatism, neuralgia, inactivity of the
kidneys and bladder, and that physical
decay without apparent cause, which is
often premature, are speedily checked and
ultimately cured by this medicine Of
many uses and sure results. Sleep, appe-
tte and vigor are improved by this help
full tonic and regulator, the use of which
likewise tends TO remedy undue leanness.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
MATRICtDE.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 3.-A special
| to the Sentinel says that at bloomington
| this evening Ward Demarse, young man
about 25 years of fage, murdered his mother
by cutting her throat, and then killed him
self 1t is supposed that the deed was
committed in fit of insanity.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
SPAIN AND RFcIpROcITY

MADRID, April 3.-In the negotiations
for commercial treaty between Spain and
the United States the question of Havana
ter has assured the Spanish representative
that the new American tariff prevents a
concession.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
It's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to ali and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggis. who
may not have it On hand VIII pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes TO try il Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FTc syrup co.
sls FsEscssco. CAL
LOUISVILLE. n ses T0sS. ~.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

Apleasant, safe, reliable and cheap rem
edy IS DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price %
cents.
Salvation Oil has no superior as a pain
remedy, and it costs only % cents bottle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
4 PrOhlem In Addition.

Miss Ambrosia Passee (gigglingly)-Dc
you know | reached rly birthday today
Well, now, how old do you think am,
Mr. Dillidally antlyl-Seventeen and
Bit
Mr.. Sillibilly-About twenty-three
Miss A Passee-And Mr. Haysede. what
do you think2
Mr.. Haysede-Wal, takin' it all t'gether
/ guess the gentlemen is right-Jewelersi
Circular.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04
WOODRUFF'S SHORTAGE.

BEECHAM's PILLS cure bilious and nerv-
Gus ills.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-04

BLOOMINGTON, H., April 3.-Mr. G..
Shelton, Of this city, is in receipt of the
following letter from ex-Presideut Cleve-
land:
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-01

For several years, " says John Park,
of Beaver Creek, Mimi, during the
winter, l have been troubled with a
painful swelling of the feet, which
physicians claimed was rheumatic
govt. | was treated by some of our
best physicians, and obtained but lit
tie, if any relief, and used many 50
called Cures" without benefit. Dur
ing the winter of 1887, when my feet
were 50 swollen and inhamed that /
could not wear my boots, commenced
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The
first application reduced the swelling
and inflammation, and the use of one
fifty cent bottle so completely relieved
me, that discontinued my canes and
was able to get around all right aud
wear my boots" so cent bottles for
sale by Owen II Moore.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-01
The Voting Population of the County.

There is evidently a mistake in
the census of the voting population
Of Montgomery county as recently
taken under the authority of the
State for redistricting purposes and
the County court appointed com
mittee to take some steps at the last
meeting to have the matter cor
rected. Under the census OF 1881
this county was entitled to two rep
reSentatives in the lower house Of the
Legislature and Il fraction over, hav.
ing an interest in a floater with Cheat.
ham and Houston counties and has
had this representation for ten
years. Under the recent enumera-
ton the county will be entitled to
only one representative hereafter.
The Government census taken in
1890, last year, gives Montgomery
county's male population over q
years Of age, 9,588. The recent State
enumeration finds only 1922, which
is less than Smiths enumeration OF
1891, while The government enumera-
ton is an increase over 1880. There
is scarcely a doubt that the voting
population of the county is now 49,
600. There has been a considerable
increase in the city since the govern
ment enumeration last year, not less
than 100, while there are from 800 TO-
400 increase on the south side, people
engaged on the Mineral Railroad
There is clearly some mistake in the
last enumeration which ought to
be corrected.