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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
Pussy EIecfroplated.

A freak of lightning probably more re-
markable than any hitherto recorded,
has occurred near the small village Of
| New Salem, VT. at the foot of the Hell
deberg mountains. Aren't S. Vandyck
occupies an old mansion, in the parlor
OF which hung collection Of Revolu-
tionary swords, one Of which was heav-
lily plated with silver. A terrific thunder
storm came at night, and one terrible
crash aroused the household All were
stunned for a moment, but recovering
they fastened to discover what damage
was done.
Suddenly the younger Vandyck point
ed TO an old fashioned sofa. Upon it lay
what was apparently the silver image Of
a cat curled up in an exceedingly com
Portable position. As far as the shape
and posture of the animal were con-
cerned it might have been live cat
Each glitterng hair was separate and
distinct, and each silvery bristle OF the
yniskers described a graceful curve as
il life.
Father and son turned toward the
swords which hung upon the wall just
above the sofa aud there saw that tbs
sword had been stripped Of al its sill
yer. The hilt was gone and the scab-
bard was but strip of blackened steel
The family cat mad been electroplated
by lightning
In one of the panes Of glass in the win
dow was found a round hole about the
size Of half dollar. where the lightning
had evidently entered. There was a
charred streak across the SASH where the
electrical fluid had made its way to the
sword, down which i: had passed 70 the
cat, carrying with i. the silver which !.
deposited upon the animal. OF course
the cat wss instantly killed, and there
fore remained in thA position in which IL
was quietly sleeping when the fash
came.
II IS thought the plating ot the cats
body will prevent decay, and that prob
ably il NAV b. retained among the col
iecJion Of curiosines, the most remark
able OF them all Local scientists are
puzzled ard one OF the members ot the
Albany institute is investigating ire
csse.-Cor. s. LCuis Republic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
Behind the Scenes.

got back of the scenes in a Detroit
family not long ago, and l have ever
since been cogitating as to whether it is
not better to be self respectful than TO
have undue pride This family was
keeping up appearances at the cost Of
real comfort. 1t occupies an excellent
social position, which it has held for
years, but the family income is not such
as to make it easy to be both presentable
and well fed.
As consequence, while a dinner il
now and then given 10 friends the fam
lily fare is very scanty, and while there
is good clothing TO wear for state occs-
sions, this Is carefully preserved, and
when no one is about shabbiness IS the
rule. It seems TO me thatit is wiser aud
more dignifed for one 70 accept ms cir
cumstances as they come TO him, and not
attempt to lead . SIC, 900 life On q &. co
income Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
A Useful Cleaning Vivid.

An excellent cleansing fluid. especially
useful when mems garments require reno
vstion, is prepared follows: Dissolve
four ounces OF white CASTLE soap shavings
in quart OF boiling water. When cold
add four ounces Of ammonia, two ounces
each OF ether. alcohol and glyec1ine. and q
gallon Of clear cold water. Nix thorough
~, and as II VIII keep for long time, bot
tie and cork tightly for future use This
mixture will cost about eighty cents, and
will make eight quarts
For mems clothing. heavy cloth, etc,
dilute ssmall quantity In an equal amount
of water, and following the nap OF the
goods sponge the stains with piece OF SINH
lar cloth The grease that gathers upon
the collars OF coats will Immediately disEp-
pear, and the undiluted fluid viii vanquish
the more obstinate spots. When clean dry
with another cloth and press the under side
with warm iron. According 20 Harper's
Bazaar which is authority for the foregoing,
this fluid is also useful when painted walls
and woodwork require securing. a cupftil
to pail Of water being the proper proper
ton
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
To Propagate Common Sense.

Some Of the fashionable women OF
Berlin have formed themselves into a
society ''for the prevention Of crime
against common sense" in the matter Of
dress. In particular do they inveigh
against the discomforts Of the corset,
which in Germany is made longer and
sitter and altogether more abominable
than anywhere else. Men are admitted
to membership, and are urged 10 miti-
gate by precept and example various
stipulated enormities Of their own At
tire. One clause in the circular reads,
Male members are respectfully request
ed 70 teach their brethren that trouser
patterns are unfit for morning coats,
waistcoats and Inverness overcoats -
Her Point Of View in New York Times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
A Chud's Lucky Tall.

The two-year-ol1 child Of Mrs. Nutty,
of Parkersburg, w. Va, has had a most
remarkable escape from death. The lit
tie one was playing about tne mouth of a
well. and getting too near tho edge lost
IT'S balance and fell in. The well WAS
siBty-twO feet deep and 20 morrow that a
fab grown person could not well de-
scend- 4 slx-year-old boz finally de-
scended, and catching the little ones
clothing, held tightly 70 j; until they
were bo-h pu.ied out again Neither
was hurt, and the little two-year-old tot
was playing about a. usgAl an hour AZ
terward Ia the fan the child had not
touched the sidse and the water a. the
bottom saved EsT h!e.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The Lawrence avenue clubs grounds
are being carefully prepared for the coun-
ty tournament, and every thing possible
will be done to make it pleasant for the
visitors and city people who may witness
the play. Messrs. A. g. Spaulding G. Bro,
of Chicago, have given their Slocum tour
naments racquets to be used as consolation
prizes in both singles and doubles.
Messrs. Wright & Ditson, of Boston,
have also sent two of their best Sears Spe-
cial raquets to be used as prizes, and have
decided to offer them as prizes in mixed
doubles, Qadies and gents
City players and others who may see this
notice regarding mixed doubles, will please
prepare to enter for the fray.
1t Is expected that other prizes will be
given for record honors in mixed doubles.
Biting Bros have also offered prize, a
fine silk sash to be awarded to the most
graceful player The winner of this prize
to receive it at the hands of compe tent
committe of judges.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
An unslnk.bIs steel no.t.

Mr.. W. Wells, OF Leith. is about IN
produce a patent steel boat which IL
claimed to be absolutely unsinkable and
instantaneousIy self Fighting. II is built
IN alright and watsrtight sections, and
is suitable for sporting purposes, being
perfectly safe and fast under SAT- or oar.
IL may be a valuable addition % the life
saving equipment Of yachts and vessels
Of all classes. The steel boats are light
and may be subjected 70 any amount az
rough usage, and the inventor maintains
that the piercing Of one or more sections
would only in a slight degree affect their
buOyancy.
Some Of the boats have. we are in
formed. been subjected TO a series q
trials on the Firth Ok Forth IN al
weathers, and have been proved 20 poe
sess all the good qualities which have
been claimed fer them Il was found
that il one Of tho watertight sections
was pierced the result would DO that ths
water would seal the air IA the section.
which would coafinus 20 afford support
IL both sections were pierced the boat
would only draw little more water,
and the supporting capacity not tn En-
tinguished, but only diminished, and
that If AL three sections were pierced
the boat would stiil Goat. while il would
only loao its baoyaucy II the sections
were simultaneously pierced both above
and below tns water line. which would
be an almost inconceivable even.
The steel BEATS can b. produced a.
cost winch VIII compare favorably vita
the price y wooden boats = god clsss.
and they viii sand usage which would
quickly destroy = wooden fabric. but AZ
the same tgTas tnsy are remarkably light.
boat Of ~ f-~t long and 3 fees beam.
compete with nnzs;, sails. cars, etc. az
pronmating only 30 We zhs.--Laud asd
Water
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
he oeeuples The steps

Saturday afternoon he planted himself On
the front steps Of the city hall He never
moved away from the place for a mo-
raent Until twenty-fonr hozTs later.
when he left for about half an hour 20
get something 70 ca Then he returned
and has besn keeping his silent vigil a;
the same stand day and nIgEt ever sincs.
A policeman ssked bin 70 move or, but
be insisted that ne was botheTlHg 10 one
and mad as much rlgEt 20 So On the steps
II TIE CITY hall as any other MAJ in the
city. He syezks - 10 che unless Ad-
dressed.-Excuange.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

d fine and favorite family driving horse
of Mr.. p. ). Millinger, who lives az III
East Fifteenth street, while being IN
hitched became frightened. IL began to
rear and tumble around when on making
a sudden lung, the shaft broke, the sharp
end piercing the horses side. The shaft
rent the flesh and intestines Of the horse
The horse ran four miles before it was
caught. A veterinary surgeon was called.
but nothing could be done for the poor
animal Ii Was found the wound had
gone into the horse foot deep.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Great preparations are being made to
properly observe Labor day in this city.
The last legislature set apart the first
Monday in September as Labor day, max
ing the same legal holiday. The various
labor organizations will turn out with the
tiremen in their parade. The picnic at
Riverside will be held in the afternoon of
that day People will attend from long
distances as this is TO be general celebra-
ton for southern Kansas. 1t is under
stood that Senator PETER and Jerry
Simpson and other labor apostles Will de-
liver addresses.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
The Typewriter PoIishsr.

Among small inventions Is an appa-
ratus for cleansing the type II typewrit-
ers. Il consists Of a revolving brush
that can be attached 70 the machine,
and which operates parallel with tie
type bars. TIE type IS not only cleansed,
but polished. and the WORK Is said 70 b.
more quickly accomplished than by tue
ordinary handDT1sh msthod.-Nsw York
Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Said a tramp to an Alliance man yester-
day; This thing is all right, You farm
ers are oppressed, wear poor clothes, eat
fried chicken and frosted pie and CAKE,
have lots of fruit this year aud milk and
cream. and now and then a hunk OF
honey, made from alfalfa, clover and
buckw heat, but there is one thing that
will knock you out The rich have ice in
the summer and you fellows have it IN the
winter Can the Alliance stand up under
rhstS'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

A lot of toughs who were idling and
laying aroundsexpector ating on the floors
of the Missouri Pa cifc depot yesterday,
who, when they tired OF this got up and
proceeded to take little boy who was
walking by. and dragged him to the water
tank up the track. Here two held him
while third opened the valve of the tank,
gave the boy a ducking which nearly
drowned him. The rest stood by and
viewed it in great glee. The boy ran
home and the father reported the case to
the authorities, although it is not probable
that anything can be done.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
PERSONALS.

II. F. Knowles, of Ottawa, o., is in the
city.
JH. Burke, of Philadelphia, is at the
Carey.
George Edgar was over from Leon last
night.
W. G. Hea is in the city from Free
port, Ill.
Hon J. E Howard is in Topeka on legal
business.
H. Wilson, of Quincy, is in the city on
business.
J. L. Galbratb, of Solomon City, is at
the Carey
1 B.Vincent of Joplin, No, is at the
Occidental
J. J. Lane, of Newark, n J., is stopping
at the Carey.
Miss Carrie Osburn, of Burton, is visit
ing in the city.
NJ c. Kelley was here from Mulberry
Grove yesterday.
w. H. Glasgow, of Galena. Ill, was in
the city yesterday.
g. r. Wilson is here from Crisfield on
important business.
H. L. Holland and wife were in from
Garden Plain yesterday.
Rev J. A. Archer was in the city from
Valley Center yesterday.
H. S. Jones, of Eureka, registered at
the Occidental yesterday.
George Thier Jr., and son, of Ashland,
were II the city yesterday.
J. e. Gillen was up from Hennessey,
Ok, on business yesterday.
H. E. Valentine, of Topeka, registered
at the Manhattan yesterday.
f. F. Severance, and wife, Of Hazleton.
visited in the city yesterday.
ID. J. Dean, prominent hotel man of
Plttsburg. Kan, is in the city.
J. w. DAISY, of Arkansas Pass, Tex, reg
istered at the Carey yesterday.
Will E. Bolton, of the Greensburg Sig
nal, spent yesterday in the city.
r. L. Blue of Pleesanton, Kan, trans
acted business in the city yesterday.
s. L. Cooper and wife and sister are
here from Springfield, No, on a visit.
NJ. c. Campbell leaves this morning for
his ranch in Clark county. TO be gone sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. J. y. Starr, of Belmont. Kan, is
spending a few days with Mrs. Seba
Tucker, on North Lawrence avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Mr.. w. B. Womack, the general mana
ager OF the Standard Sewing Machine
company, was in the city yesterday on
business. He came up to make necessary
arrangements to make an exhibit at the
coming fair He states that for miles
around, every one is looking with interest
to the great Southern Kansas fair. In his
estimation it will be the greatest ever
held in Kansas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
The IIzhtnisx.s ou.er yr.aL.

Lightning does some queer things. bat
nothing Ike ths following. perhsfs, h@s
ever before been sttrlg1t~ p -. a
streak of Grand Rapids fMieh.) light
mig followed an electric hgst wire ITO
the ekildrens department q = Marks
hozpital. cooily :urne4 O. The ga. hga:-
81 :: ard Ie.. foE sA<ts u2kGowa-'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The street force viii soon be turned
loose on the weeds in the northwestern
part Of town, and bountiful big harvest
will be found awaiting them. The lux
urisnt growthS in some places have ad-
vanced to the ri pc maturity which sports
huge crops OF whiskers and the accumu-
lated dust of weeks has sprinkled many of
them with the thick gray that betokens adj
yanced antiquity. Some of the streets will
look decidedly bsld-headed and lonesome
when their weeds are gone.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

An old farmer who came in on top Of q
load of nice, large wstermelons yesterday
met with A little accident which he is not
much inclined to laugh over. His team
stood on North Market street and becom
ing restless backed onto the sidewalk, and
in the scuffle upset the wagon. The man
got tangled in the lines and would have
been thrown under the horses mad not help
arrived His watermelonS were scattered
in all directions on the street and side
walk
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Sedgwick county is still the banner
county by coming to the front with one
township which has twenty-seven candi-
dates for office this fall, which leaves her
with but one delegate to attend the con-
vention, not candidate. This office that
is out seeking the man has certainly made
things lively in that township.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
sharp Lo,np.t.tIo..

A placard in the window of a provision
dealer reads as follows: BEST butter one
shilling a pound. Any one paying more
robs himself"
His neighbor, dairyman, who also deals
in butter. very naturally inferred that the
notice aimed at him. He, therefore, re-
turned the compliment by putting up the
following announcement: BEST butter
one and two pence pound Any one pay
ing less poisons himself. "-Muncheler
Rlatter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

A prominent railway official whose post
of duty is at Wichita and whose native
modesty prompts him to request that his
name be not given, performed deed of
herosm yesterday. 1t was at the Twelfth
street depot. The gentleman was looking
through the window when he espied a
little colored boy crawling under the
wheels of the coach just as the train
started. He sprang through the window,
grabbed the little rascal by the heels and
jerked him up on the platform just in
time to prevent the wheels from crushing
him to death.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
Tae ddlieIta Daily Eagle Saturday aflorae angu 22 1891

The Western Catholic union have made
extensive preparations for their picnic
which they will hold on Monday evening
August "a, at Turner hall on South Main
street. a concert will be given during
the course of the evening at which some
excellent selections will be rendered by
some of the best talent of the city. Every
thing has been done that can be to render
the occasion an enjoyable one. Every
thing free
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

A woman living on South Water street,
attempted to commit suicide yesterday
She had the revolver to her head when
relative discovered her and grabbed the
weapon. The cause is not known.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22
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The columns Of the EAGLE have been tested and
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The Misses Mae and Carrie Wright, OF
North Lawrence avenue, gave luncheon
to their friends yesterday afternoon com
plimentary to Miss Haas. of st. Louis,
who returns to her home next Monday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

A rural couple at the Rock Island depot
created considerable amusement yesterday
evening. They had been married, runa-
way match too, and they were full of af-
lection. They carressed each other and
seemed perfectly oblivious to all the
world and payed noattention to the crowd
who had gathered around.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

County superintendent Pence wishes 10
state that the man Curtz, who was arrest
ed in this city for crime he i charged
with. was not a mem Der OF the normal in
stitute, nor : he the principal Of the
Derby schools. lie was not one OF the
shining lights Of the institute as has been
stated and when arrested was at the insti
tute visiting and furthermore, that the in
stitute was not in session st the time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The Valhalla will meet this afternoon
with Miss Ella Burgett 331 North Law
renee avenue. All members of the club
are expected to be present, as business Of
Importance will be transacted Meeting
called to order at o'clock sharp.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

tricltY % ne following properties, viz
SILVER. -0o- copper. q, gold. =. aluminium,
81 ziaE, y. platinum. g. iron. j. r.cksl,
Il. 10. =. lead. : o. the soovs copper
ard iroa have the greatest commercial
value a. electrical concactcra
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Anxious Pareut-Doctor. re doesn't d
thing except NOPE around, smoke cigar
cites and chew gum- IL Il lis brain that :
affectezif
Doctor-So madam The trouble Is IA
lis Eezd--Chicago Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Real estate is quiet this week though
the dealers intimate that there are some
important operations near at hand. There
are many would-be renters who can not
find houses. Many persons who have
moved into the city the past three weeks
find it extremely difficult to get suitable
residences.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

Messrs. Otto Koch and Henry Schnitzler
returned yesterday from visit to their
wives and families who are spending the
summer at Enterprise. The gentlemen
report very pleasant trip and say things
are looking very fine along the line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The conclave OF the Knights Templars
will be held at Denver next year, and the
Wichita division will attend IN a body.
The Missouri Pacific have already eircu-
lars out announcing cut rate. The com
mandery OF this city have received word
by wire that one fare for the round trip
had been agreed upon. Although a long
time ahead, great preparations are being
made here
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The stones lying around the city build
ing are rapidly disappearing. The Electric
Railway company having purchased them,
are now busy hauling them away. They
are taken up North Topeka avenue where
they will be used in leveiing up the track.
The city building is rapidly approaching
completion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

A mad dog created some commotion in
town yesterday, starting from the neigh
borhood of the county Jail. He was over
taken by grim death by some men work
ing on the street in the north part of town,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

W. NJ. Holland, who has been clerking
in the grocery store for TattershaIl for
some time past, has opened up store for
himself, and his many friends wish him
SuncaSS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The electric car company have force at
work at the fair grounds, cutting down
the weeds along the track. repairing the
road, etc. Work will be begun on the
buildings on the grounds next week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

The socia. at the tabernacle last evening
was quite well attended, although there
was too much GOODNESS in the air to expect
a large crowd to an ice cream festival.
Those who attended had an excellent
TINA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-22

A r. Walters. of Cunningham. was in
the city yesterday Oh his way home from
Newton, where he was married to young
lady OF that city yesterday morning. He
informed a reporter that he heard Of q
surprise party to be given him at home by
MS friends last night. it being his birth
day. and he fixed up little surprise for
his friends as well