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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
COR. MARKET AND FIRST SITS, WICHITA, KAN.

tween Daniel Boone and the Indians" and
The Preservation of John Smith by Po-
cahontas," which were placed over the
four entrance doors at cost of Sl4 900.
Congress should lose no time in sending
these clumsy, ridiculous things to the junk
shop, substituting for them some works of
art.
How much the frieze of the rotunda will
cost no one knows, as the work is still m
finished Brunidi started it, but died
when he was half way around the walls,
and Corrigini succeeded him. Years ago
the appropriation ran out and the work
stopped. There hangs the scaffolding,
and there is a huge blank space ready TO
be filed in by the artists brush Perhaps
one day in the next century Corrigini OF
some other Italian will mount the scafold
and resume the task. Up TO date this
frieze has cost about s35, coo, and sl5 GO
more will be required TO finish it.
Ten thousand dollars was expended for
busus and portraits OF chief justices in the
supreme court chamber and robing room
The semi-heroic statue of Franklin at the
foot Of one of the senatorial staircases cost
$1,000. The large painting, Battle of
Lake Erie cost S35, 900. Two bronze stair
cases, formed OF entwining vines aud
foliage, relieved with eagles, deer and
cupids, cost So. 900. The frescoing in the
senate reception room, the most gorgeously
decorated apartment in the Capitol, cost
$4,000. or about as much as If il were Gov
cred with so bills. In the vice president s
room Is the original Of Peale's painting Of
Washington from Life, for which the sen
ate paid e, COO.
At the senate end of the Capitol we find
several other works Of art Horatio Stones
statue of John Hancock cost $50. The
large painting, 'StormiDg OF Chapulpe-
pee, cost S5.O10. Two besutif1l paintings
by Thomas Moran, The Canyon OF the
Colorado" and The Yellowstone Gorge, 4"
cost $1,000 each. The former is said by
many competent artists 70 be the finest
landscape painting in America Another
Of the newer works Of art in the senate
corridors Is the Battle Between the Me-ri-
mac and Monitor, which cost s. SO.
One Of the most remarkable 9aintinCs in
the Capitol is the Electoral Commission. +"
by Mrs FaSSetL which was the subject OF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Forms of salutation Among the Test
Cultured of Modern Peoples

Forms Of Salutation Among the Nost
Cultured of Modern Peoples
In concluding an essay on customs Of
courtesy, Garrock Malbry says: The great
ext abbreviation OF the forms Of salutatiou,
which in olden times was serious tax
upon time, appears among the most cult
. ured Of modern peoples, and IS directly n
the evolutionary line Of utility through
saving Of time, bat il mas s;iIl further sig
uificance. The forms OF ancient peoples
AID q existing savage= and barbaTisns
show intention TO accomplish something
definite Uy the special act Of salutstloa-
They are generally limited 70 classes and
Individuals, are sometimes with petition
for or in declaration Of pesoe, are made IN
personal placatioa, or are the exchange OF
supplications 20 whatever deIties or do
mons may be credited with power
Cultured people do not now regard these
objects 70 De- appropriately connected with
salutstions Of courtesy. They uOT Ne q
brief. nearly meaningless formula almost
indiscrininately, 50 thai it has DO special
relation 10 TIE persons salutiDg and sei1ted
or % thsir respective ststuz Il j. the
recognition by one human being Of an
other. and = the best marx o. r,saI culture,
its absence oharacteT1Ling tie savage OF
the bOOr. rs spirit Is found In 1slfourc' >
lines:
Z = Ike ding 20 SPEAK psrxse
OF cour1ou corzfor-. NaicA y daily -
Has sllcsr iost Is ssEss. ~ tEia tA1
Ike ckoi1es- EEElc
To hin who go we're so-e1T. ia: a,othes
CT the Freas family : ne4r ard feels
But q; i not little thing that simple
kind recognition from man 70 man, even II
often peTfuDctory, should replace tie terms
of elaborate ezoisrn and stupid sup~rsti-
ton Il l. a sign Of TIE evolution IN which
Lore took % IRE hap q -. sn1
sDo,e ~ ehOr- q. ~. IA; trszlblinZ pazs1 y
zl-ssc osz: q E-za-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
the cost was So. RS >,

ey1table@"and the cost was 81, 135."
Thus the guide, with his combination of
history. art and finance fits from flower
to flower. The two absurd groups which
adorn the portico-the one called "Discov-
cry Of America" being a figure of Column
bus holding the globe aloft in his hand,
while an Indian maiden crouches in alarm
and amazement at his side, and the other.
called Civilization" representing hand
to-hand struggle between an Indian and 4
white mamie puts down as great works
of art, and clinches his statement by the
cost, eco The guide fingers lovingly
over the Rogers bronze door. describes
each panel, gives the weight, and invari-
ably adds. cost, $1,000 The Craw-
ford bronze door in the senate wing gives
the guide another opportunity TO quote
prices with all the rhetoric and impressive
ness Of which he Is capable-"S So ,OO0 sir;
$4,000. ma'am. And now look up, adds
the guide, and see the great group Of fig
ures in the tympsnum Of the senate por-
tico. executed by Thomas Crawford, Amer
lean Civilization and Decadence Of the
Indian races cost, $50, OO0-$5O.O zoe, mum. -
In the rotunda our guide finds a Yerita-
bic market place Of works of art. The
small, but Is IN reality, according 70 the
guide. an imnxnse sheet OF metal sixty
five feet in diameter, cost $50. 500. The big
oil paintings in the panels OF the rotunda
cost small fortune. For the Landing
OF Columbus At san salvador John Van
derlyn was paid $1,000; DE Soto's Dis
covery Of the Mississippi cost 81, coo;
The Baptism Of Pocahontss" and The
Embarkation Of the Pilgrims" cost So,
90 each. For the four scenes from the
Revolution, painted by Col. Trumbull, who
was Gen WashingtOn's aid-de-camp, and
10 whom Washington gave a number Of
sittinGs attired in full uniform as com
mander-in-chief Of the Continental army,
congress paid $4,000
This was money well spent, but the ara
beSque designs and medallion heads Of Co
lumbus. Raleigh, Cabot and La Sale above
the paintings, which cost =. 500, are failures
as works Of art, though not 80 absurd as
the alto relieves cut in stone, representing
PENIS Treaty with the Indians" The
Landing OF the Pilgrims" Conflict Be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Aprons an Ancient Article of Vssture.
The royal standard OF Persia is an apron.
Stout old Gao, the Persian blacksmith.
raised a revolt which proved successful.
and his leather apron covered with Jewels
is still borne ut the van OF Persian armies.
Under this banner. SAYS The Christian
Advocate, the housewife conquerS Behold
her with her working apron on IL Is com
posed Of two ample breAdths OF Bingham
or calico, one cut in twain and stitched 20
either side of the other BREADTH A biz
also is gathered 10 the band and covers her
breast.
This apron, like that Of Gao. Is covered
with jewels; on the bib glows a blood red
Rarnet-hospitality Pearls Of purity, gems
Of neatness. order. industry. lie, DOW hid
den and now visible, in It's gathers.
System and forethought play hids ami
seek along the hem. Grace, mercy and
peace are stamped all over the fabric.
Not for use alone. but for ornament, this
most ancient article Of vestUre IL used.
The hons toilet Of the tasteful nsAtron Is
not complete till she has pinned around
her waist shin sipo embroidered silk.
or snowy cambria, or sauzy lawn. the
emblem and beatified ghost Of an apron
The fashionable belle will add ruffies. edg-
ings, dainty pockets and a tasteful sash.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

4 resident Of Baltimore came 20 griei
the other day after having reAped q harvest
Of I'VE dollar bills from members o. the
United States senate. His plan ~as 20
write a cJntenp plated victim saying that
his new born child lad been named In bis
fthe victim's) honor. AID sugge uing q.
su>4I present. Vice President Aorton con
triouted silver cup, but his Colleagues
coa.eatcd themselves with oasb oonstioua.
In due course Senator AandorSon was com
rnunicatsd with lie suspected a swindls.
and an investigation proved THAI hle doubts
were well founded. The thirty odd ssba-
tonal "godfslhsrs' are COW annoyed, 70
az the least
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Il = aid % Dr.. KsTr, 4 medical EnlsaisD
AIRY q the Presbyterian board a. Canton
TIA; bs has ia ,Ae pzst th--ty-s3K ysars
treate-l over - 90 IsS3euts and IA pro
pared tEsrty seven medical Aad surgical
hooks. he las trzIzed l1s medical Esalst
anfs, caieGy Chine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

To make = bow draw tie feet togsfssr
keep the sgiDe s-rs4ZrE, AaG ipciias ~
b.. , gently from tie hipN d 70: beze
ths bad OF tie EecG- Keep tie h4n1s
dous-n By fhs sldes and the eyes Iooklns
forward PFzrg8oe tA8 ia .T5vlse
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Fresh TerrAPia Eggs for KisE snAks.
One Of cur citizens who observes tafnEs
-loseiY waz cot 70 Cedar HsDnock not
loug sinoe, When h noticed terrsPin and
ing snake mutually interested in -on1e-
lAiDs. add upou looklng closely oar fri~1d
1fscoEersd that tb@ teTrapin 80 hyrns
lgzs IN hole, While the snake y&s eoilsd
r0<zsd 20 - 70 bring IL bad IN To nor.
neealztng TIE Eggs ~ fast a. tasT we're De-
oaxztssi .-Alznzs<s Advocate.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09
THE AsToR FAMILY.

William Waldorf Astor at one time bad
a vaulting political ambition, which, like
uanv another ambition. oyerieaped itself
RE served In both branches Of the New
York state Legislature and sought n seat
in congress, but was defeated, and never
after could be prevailed upon 20 ask the
sufTrages Of the people OF his district lIe
served as minister 20 Italy, ia which ca
pacitv be made creditable record A
diplomatic Office, however, WAS not as well
suited 10 his taste "a legislative one.
he will never figure in politics again.
He is Of a literary turn Of mind. Tie
made considerable of name as a novel
writer
Mr.. Astor is 20, tall, well built and
agreeable in manner. he wears eye
glasses and dresses very quietly. He has
always been great student, and this bent
is reflected in his speech and manners. Mr.
Aston pays very little attention 10 the
management Of his business. re intrusts
it 70 old an tried agents The Aston
property is very easy 20 manage, for 70 in
wolves little more than the collection o.
rents
The wealth % William AstDr. Ike that
Of William Waldorf Aston. is almost
wholly n real estate, and was inherited
from the same source that ell the Aston
wealth has come. The immortal custom 81
Europe was established by John Jacob
Aston I. When ne died the bulk q his
fortune went to his eldest son. and 20 the
precedent was set for MS estate TO pass TO
he eldest male member Of eacn genera
lion. William Astor j. very retiring
man. He is rarely seen IN public lie mas
aever displayed any political aspiration,
md, although MS wife - a SOCIAL leader
ne hes never taken more than al inci-
dental part Ia society. lie j. known as a
zreat reader and is fond Of opera
Ar. Astor j. accustomed 70 spending his
winters in Florida, where be has bne
place. lie Is the owner Of steam yacht,
1pOn which he cruises IN southern water
A. the end 81 the cold months be CONES
aorth % tne yacht, snd Thea Alsoo~t in
yarizbly betAkes himself % Egrope h
ife Oh the water sseEas % suit MIN Eauch
oettHr than life OF land lie Il sIc>ed
ngiy democratic in hIs waTs. lie and the
MASTER q his yacht are on sEeh terms q
familiarity that the latte i said 70 addrssz
ain az William" Mr.. Astoy l. oonSiasr-
able q a reciuEe he dos Dot like TIE
aurly bury q the ~orid. and rnbraces
very Opportunity - get away from NeT
YORK % qEleter sDoi-Ssu YORK World
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Up 70 date the appropriations OF congress
on account Of the Capitol, refurnishing,
care, police. etc, are said 10 amount 70
nearly So OU0. 90. ROBEET GRAVES
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

Children CY for Pitchers CastOria.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-01-09

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
SunOl's Arrival at New York

Inc great tIotting mare Sunol. holder of the
mile RECORD. arrived at New York from the west
Yesterday and is now quartered at her owner,
Mr. Robert Bonner's stables, on West 55th
street. She looked none the worse for hsr trim
and both Mr.. Robert Bonner and her trainer
and driver, Charles H. Marvin, who accom-
panied her on her trip from Palo Alto. Cal.
were enthusiastic over the way in which Sunol
had stood the long journey. Mr. Bonner snid
after her arrival: ';Sunol had been lame he
tore bought her, but did not know it until
had paid for her. The lameness was caused
by slight defect in the toe of her near hind
foot ! telegraphed to Marvin. telling him
what Kind of shoe to use. and instead of
using number of decoctions, as the California
rumor says, he followed my instructions to the
letter He was not indignant at my suggestion.
put, on the contrary, sent me a letter in which
he said: If had known as much about balance
ing the feet OF horses twenty years ago as Won
have taught me would have lowered the world 8
record several times before this This COM
Ing from the greatest trainer in the world. was
source of great satisfaction TO me, as Won
may imagine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

Opening OF the National Liberal Federation
Conference in London.

Conference in London.
There was commenced yesterday morn
ing in Memorial Hall, Farringdon street.
London, one of the most important con-
ferences in the history of the liberal
party Of England. Officially it is termed
the National Liberal Federation Conferences"
in fact it is q conference under the auspices
Of the liberal party, Of the farmers, village
artisans, agricultural laborers and others di-
rectly or indirectly connected with rural life,
Q sort Of English Farmers Alliance, having
for its object the outlining Of legislation cal
culated to bring about reforms in rural mat
tiers and an improvement in the condition Of
the out-of-town communities
All the country constituency Of England
and Wales have sent delegates to this confer
ence, which was graced by the presence of such
well-known men as Mr.. Morley. member Of
parliament for East Nottingham; the Right
Hon. George Shaw-Lefevre, member of parlia-
ment for the central district of Bradford, and
Foster, one OF the members OF the parliament
for Derbyshire, and chairman of the commit
tee OF the allotments and small hold
ings association; Sir Wilfred Lawson, one
OF the members of parliament for Cumberland
and president of the United Kingdom Alliance
for the Suppression of the Liquor Traffic: DR..
Spencer Watson, the noted labor reformer, and
last but not least. Mr.. Joseph Arch, the ven-
cradle leader of the agricultural movement in
Great Britain, sometimes termed the Henry
George of England" Mr.. Arch who was the
founder of the National Agricultural Laborers'
Union, was received with deafening cheers
The conference may be said to be an out
come of the recent great liberal caucus at
Newcastle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
CAPRlVI Is COMPLACENT.
He Tells the German Reichstag of the Advan-
tages of the Treaties Negotiated.


Chancellor Won Caprivi opened the de-
bate on the new commercial treaties in
the German reichstag yesterday. After explain
ing the effect of the treaties on the
commercial relations Of Germany, Austria
and Italy the chancellor said shat the
treaties show that Germany has also made
a good agreement with America and
Russia, especially in the matter of the reduc-
ton OF corn duties on imports from those coun-
tries from to 81 marks This great
reduction. said the chancellor, though it was
necessary in order to secure provisions in the
event of a future war. The reduction, he
claimed entailed no sacrifices on the part of
the German far mers, owing to the present high
prices of cereals which more than amply COW
cred any differences in prices which might be
caused by the reduced duties
Chancellor Caprivi, continuing, said that the
reduction of wine duties would make Germany
field of battle against French wines
and would undoubtedly make German wine
growers successful competitors against
their French neiShbors in foreign markets
The dreibunds peaceful principles, combined
with interior necessity, compelled the adoption
of the commercial alliances by the powers form
ing the triple alliance Switzerland had Joined
the commercial union, proving its neutral
character.
Herr Won Reichensperger, leader of the Cath
Ole party, demanded the unanimous vote of
the reichstag in favor of the treaties without
further debate He stated that the chancellor
undoubtedly voiced the feeling OF the whole
nation regarding the Zollverein This state
ment was greeted with general applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11
Mrs. Lewis Third Suicidal Attempt.

Mrs. Mary P. Lewis, the young wife of Rich
ard p. Lewis. made another desperate attempt
to end her life Wednesday at Pittsburg. She
was saved by Col. Stable Heinrich just as she
was springing from the ledge of third story
window Of the st. Charles Hotel. This third at
tempt of Mrs. Lewis occurred just as her hus-
band and constable were leaving her room in
the hotel where they had called to inform her
that habeas corpus proceedings would he be-
gun In court to obtain possession of his three
year-old child. The nurse was in the further
part of the room and Mrs. Lewis sprang from
her bed onto the window SILL which is sixty
feet above the pavement. Mrs. Lewis will be
guarded by two nurses now. Nh. Geo Urnstead
will not be the only correspondent in the di-
vorce proceedings. Several other well-known
men have been traced b. letters found among
Mrs. Lewis effects Richard p. Lewis has en-
tered sui. against Urnstead for $1,000 dam
ages for the alienation of his wife's affections.
A capias was issued for his arrest, but Mr.
Urnstead, it is said, has suddenly left for parts
unknown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
Judge Sage relates q good story that James
E. Murdoch, the veteran reader, once told him
Of David Crockett, the eccentric and big
hearted Crockett, who, it is claimed, invented
the maxim, first be sure you are right, then
go ahead" Murdoch was an acquaintance of
Crockett, and he tells that on one occasion
Crockett assured him that Gen. jackson was
the politest man he had ever met 1t was
while jackson was president that Crockett paid
his respects at the White House. 1.-The Presi-
dent was glad to see me. and We talked q long
time, SAID Crockett. land finally the general
asked me if 1 wouldn't like to have drink,
saying that he had a fine brand that was the
rale old stuff. and Of course couldn't refuse
the President So he went and brought il out,
and he didn't pour out a drink and hand it to
me, and he didn't tell me to pour out one.
He didn't bring out any glasses at all; but in
genuine, good old true Texan style he handed
me the demijohn and then turned his back,
and swung IT up on my arm and began TO pull at
it Such liquor l had never tasted, and
couldn't lei go for long time, but the Presi-
dent never turned around until said Bob,
and 1 tell you that is what call real true
genuine politeness and that is why 1 say that
old Gen. jackson was the politest man ever
knew"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

7th and g street. offers 70 do with its custom
ers. This offer has good deal to it when you
come to consider. Take q suit or an overcoat
worth go or s12- They will sell you such q
going halves means There will be change
in the firm and this great offer is made for the
purpose Of closing out the entire stock Of
clothing.
kANN Sous MANUFACTURING COMPANY of ia
n. Howard street, Baltimore, has a branch
at 53l 9TH street, one door south of F, where
fine electro silver-plated ware can be obtained
plating and repairing.
There is no doubt that an umbrella Is an &C.
ceptable Christmas present. In fact an UNI
breiia Is an article that comes in handy most
any time, and those who intend to make their
friends happy with q gift of this kind ought
to look over the large and varied assortment Of
JOHNSON 4 LUTTRELI, 7l3 Market Space, where
all kinds OF umbrellas may be found varying
In price from 80 cents to $3.50. They offer a
26-inch English gloria for 80 cents and silk
umbrella of the same size for from 20 to $3.50
Useful presents, as distinguished from the
mere ornamental, may be found in great va
riety at THOMAS j. LUTTRELL's, 1880 Pennsyl-
vana avenue. Not that his stock is confined to
this class, as he has everything, from fine
piece of dress goods to q handkerchief or an
umbrella. He sells at the lowest cash price,
and when you find out what his prices are you
Will not doubt that they are low. Inc stOck OF
blankets and comforts is especially complete
and when all Is said and done. either or both
would make a very acceptable present to most
any one. In case Of doubt give blanket or q
comfort
'They..are very pretty, but they soil SO soon"
This is the comment heard in regard to nearly
all dress goods for evening and party wear,
But still they must be worn as they are in style,
and SO it is a great thing for the owner OF a
slender purse to know that the life of these
delicate fabrics can be prolonged. The skillful
treatment which is given by A. F. BoRNoT, HOS
G street, accomplishes this result He cleans
goods of this character as well as laces.
A fine display may now be seen in the store
Of j W. BoTELER Son. 923 Pennsylvania
avenue, where their latest importations of din
ner and tea SETS game and fish sets and other
table furniture may be seen. They have a
rich stock of cut glass ware, while their plated
ware, their bric-a-brac and their piano and
banquet lamps present many novelties which
are well worth attention at this season Of the
year.
For presents OF home use there are many
suggestions in the establishment of NJ. W.
BEvERIDGE, importer. 1915 street. There is
fine collection of pottery and porcelain, COM
prising the best products of the skill Of the
world. He has a full line of table furniture
and great variety of decorated china. Then
there are lamps, articles of plated ware and
also In sterling silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-11

Abraham Backer, the well-known dealer in
commercial paper of No. 2S5 Broadway New
York, whose failure on August s, with liabili-
ties of several million dollars, astoaished the
country, died Wednesday at his home. No 33l
West 5Sth street, New York. He brooded
greatly over his misfortune and inability to
get settlement from his creditors and could
not bear up under the heavy strain The pre-
ceedings brought in the court of general ses-
sions by Judge W ID. Harding Of Savannah af-
tected him more than anything else and Ills
relatives believe that they precipitated his death
1t is said that lie caught cold the day he went
to the court to plead not guilty to the indict-
ment against him. He has frequently said
with pride that in all his business career he had
never pushed a man to the wall, but, on the
contrary. had saved many firm in the south
from failure by ample loans OF money ard i'll
dorsements. Mr.. Backer leaves eight children