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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Dangerous Experiments.

There Is a scientific person in Eng
land just at present who apparently
spends his whole time in hanging newly
born infants TO branch of a tree, or
rather it is the infants who hang them
selves, in consequence Of the scientific
PERSONS encouragement and advice. The
branch Is put in an infants hands, and
is then lifted into the air, when it is
found that the infant Will retain its hold
and remain suspended by its hands for
fully two minutes The object Of this
performance Is TO show that man is de-
scended from the monkey. II is the
scientific persons opinion that il an in
FAINT instinctively hangs by its hands
from branch of tree 1t is because it
has inherited fondness for that athletic
sport from its simian ancestors.
This is all very well; but when the
scientific persons practices come TO the
ears of the mothers Of ths infants with
whom the experiments have been made
it Is probable that be viii Somewhat
change his opinion as 10 the descent Of
man and will adopt the view that man
has been developed. on his mothers side.
from thrsshing machine Of complicated
construction and tremendous strength
Paris Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Keepinr a Husband a Lover.

During discussion relating to the man
agement of husbands, Mrs. Yardley, New
York literary woman, said that one great
danger to marital happiness arose from
seeking outside sympathy when the
charms of romance, poetry and sentiment
found the dead level of reality. The
troubles of married people," she said,
should be guarded as sacred secrets for
then the differences are more easily adj
justed and harmony may be restored. One
great cause OF turmoil is the money rela-
ton. Another is that man in his friction
with the world forgets how wearing are
the small irritations of life. He is tired and
does not wish to listen to the uninteresting
details of a woman's small trials.
The wife grows still and preoccupied
anu dull, which furnishes him with an ex-
cuse for neglecting her, so they drift away
from each other 4 woman should never
allow herself to grow duh and uninterest-
ing if she would keep her husband lover
If she would preserve the romance of the
counting time she must be as entertaining
and anxious to please as in the days Of the
wooing."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
German Women.

One Of the most striking proofs Of the
backward state of civilization in Germany
rs the undoubted infeuority Of the women
TO the men This is to be noticed in all
ranks and conditions Of life, and is the
more curious since the German girl usually
receives an admirable education, not only
in book learning" but also in cookery
and needlework Yet after her marriage
she accepts her position al the -Hauzfrau "
and -HauEmEtter." with few IDEAS or
aspirations beyond her kitchen and nurs-
cry, and no topics of conversation exec Pt
the iniquity OF her servants and the ex-
travagancs OF Ter neigh bors-
Her husband. on the ether hand. is. as =
rule, original aud intelligent and would &c
an agreeable conversationist If be were
not too srgrmentaiive- II theatrical
matters the same contrast may b noticeL
The actors are invariably better than the
actresses, tie tenors and bAritones out
shine the sopranos and contraltos, even the
male ballet dancers are more agile and
graceful than their short pettico4.ed col
leagues Magazine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20

A thief which has been robbing Sa-
lem (Mass.) firm of groceries proves to
be a dog. For several weeks the firm
has been missing small articles from
the store, and few days ago they no
tlced that the dog after lettering around
outside for awhile entered. picked up an
orange and left In Il few minutes he
returned and stole an ear of corn.
The dog Went directly 70 the home of
family in the neighborhood and deliv-
cred the stolen articles. Not a thing
was bruised. The dog is a setter. 1t is
supposed it has been trained TO steal. A
warrant for the arrest of the animal has
not yet been sworn out.-Boston Letter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
OranYS in London.

For some time the collection of an.
thropoid apes in the Geological gardens
was reduced by the death of Sally and
George to single representative Of the
order-a gibbon. The stock has within
the last day or two been recruited by a
pair of orangs. which occapy the cage
that used to lodge the celebrated and
much lamented Sally. Unfortunately
however, these two little beasts do not
appear to possess the same vigor of con-
stitution which Sally enjoyed. One has
distressing cough and the other looks
decidedly out Of sorts. 1t is to be feared
that they will not long remain with US.
These anthropoid apes, which are al
ways among the most interesting ex-
hibits, are unfortunately the most diff
cult of all animals to keep healthy
during captivity. There are not many
among the large number which the
Geological society have acquired during
the last few years that attained a re-
spectacle age. Even Sally was only 10
or II years old, and it is probable that
all the larger anthropoids live about as
long as we do in a wild state.-London
Daily News.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
The ChiIdren,s Confidant.

Mothers, do you know, do you really
know. what your children are about Is
there that confidence between you and
your children which should exist? Are
you their chosen friend' Until that is the
case some of your duty has been left I'M
done Don't say that your child is reserved
or seems secretive, for when this Is so it Is
invariably the fault of the parent. Let
your intimacy with the children be Of such
nature that you will know their goings
and oomngs. their virtues and their vices,
their faults and failings. Let the bond be
so close that q great revelation OF their
character cannot come TO you second hand
Most children are easily led into conf
dence, but none can be driven But the
confidence must begin early. Mamma
takes baby OF her knee at nightfal. and as
the wee nightgown is put on, baby tells
ali the wonderful things that ''Do!lie" has
done and is about to do tomorrow. Mamma
hears with pleasure that is not feigned,
and baby feels that in dee mamma she
has delighted Observation-Disclosures Hours
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
A Remarkable Indiana Ghost.

The little town of Nappaner, Ind, is
all torn up over a ghost which it is said
has been appearing for the last two
months. Those who have seen it report
that it has been playing all sorts of
FRANKS unseemly in ghost. Among
other things reported is that it ap-
preached a boy, took a saw from his
hands and disappeared. Also that it
put three sets of harness on one horse,
and tied three horses together by their
tails; also, that it stacked all the farm
implements in pile i'll barn and scat
tered lot of meat about yard. The
ghost is said 10 have the form of a man
and yanishes and reappears with star
Ting and uncomfortable frequency
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Died from Pressure OF Money.

Of misers who rolled in their gold
have often heard, but it is surely new
experience for one to die from the pres
sure of his accumulated specie. A poor
looking, third class passenger in the
train from Paris to Turin was week
ago taken seriously i'll as the latter
place was neared. He was still alive
when Turin station was reached, and
was carried off at once to sofa in the
waiting room, where he soon died.
On examination it was found he was
wearing belt containing no less than
10000 francs IN gold, and death had evi
IDENTIFY been caused by the pressure of
this belt with its precious contents. The
dead man had also rouleaux of gold
under his armpits, though he was
dressed in rags, and so far no clue to his
identity has been discovered. London
Figaro.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
wh.r. land Brine. rabuIou, Pic.

A chronicler OF the DAYS Of the good
HaroUn-al- Raschid, seated on q minaret
Of his paradise, with list Of View York
real estate quotations spread out before
him. would be seized vita an impulse
70 write the story 81 our prosperity IN
1eweled characters on cloth Of gold.
And if he should describe Manhattan a.
al island ovsrlaid with precious metals
and iEcrusted with diamonds, there
would be little fault 20 find with the
metaphor beyond is sgdacity. In
down toz-r district. brit short time
ago. land sold for 80 90 per frontage
foot. tie en.ire lot. - By 100 feet, bring
ing $50 90. Uptoxn. n choice neigh
boEhoo1 about the sane time, 81. GO
was the price paid for frontage Of
- feet by 90 tset II depth TINS have
ti1a inez0T4 * demands Of t-4szsc and
the iced. q ha1dl.zg thousands for
Sleeping Too.a All shelter Transmitted
fhs sol benearh the New Yorker fee;
into auTiferosls strata whose value stated
IN figures becomes ala1os. 200 GAzzllng
for behef.-HaTpsss Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Reading Aloud.

AS a source of pleasure few employments
equal that of reading with some congenial
companion. When she lends the beauty
of her voice" to high poetic thoughts or to
the instructive volume, OF with gay accents
brings out the favor of the humorous and
quaint conceits of others, how intensely
we enjoy, how thoroughly we appreciate!
With little pauses for criticism and ex-
change of opinion, we go on, page after
page. bringing fresh pleasure to our liter
airy tete a-tete.
And ever after the story or poem has for
Us an added charm. Years may elapse,
yet when we see again the book our mem
Dries recall the scene Of its first perusal-
the vine shaded piazza. with the summer
sounds and scents; or the snowy day, when
"tumultuous privacy of storm" inclosed
us as in a sanctuary; or the long winter
evening, when the lamps glowing radiance
and the bright fire enhanced our comfort,
and mind and body were equally soothed
and delighted.
Some women neither know nor care for
this delightful pastime They fancy that
a special training by teacher of elocution
is essential to fit them for the proper rem
dering of the thoughts of others, and that
it is not worth while TO attempt to gain
the accomplishment. as they have no spe
cial aptness for it, ignoring the fact that
reading aloud is one of the talents to be
secured by judicious investment of the
great talent of time.
Clear and distinct enunciation, we'll
trained eye and ready comprehension Of
the authors meaning are essentials easily
acquired, and the practice of this delight
full accomplishment gives so much pleasure
that it is recommended as an important
contributor to that happiness which every
loving heart would fam bring into the lives
of Others. -Harper's Bazaar.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Saving in the Kitchen.

They say that by chopping up lemon or
orange peel, putting the pieces in a bottle
and pouring a little alcohol over them,
you get as good flavoring for rice pud-
dings as You could wish; and all cooks
know. or should know, the value of every
crumb of bread. Every scrap of cold veg
etables may be used as saIads.or garnishes,
and every bone is valuable for stock, as
well as every spoonful of gravy.
Besides the delightful feeling that she is
lesseuing the cost of living by thus utiliz-
ing what would otherwise go 10 waste, it
ought to give an intelligent woman great
pleasure TO conduct the household affairs
On strictly business basis whether she is
rich or poor.-New York Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
The Hair.

Too constant washing of the hair Is I'M
necessary as well as harmful Once 9
week is quite often nough for cleanliness
as well as for maintaining the strength of
the hair. The same remark applies to con-
slant brushing, for continual brushing.
especially with hard brushes, should be
avoided There is common notion that
greasing the hair is vulgar; so many other
persons fall into the other extreme and
never apply any pomade at all.
After the hair has been washed it is GER
tainly beneficial to apply some form of
simple grease or oil. When the head hair
is becoming rapidly thinned some slim
ulating material, such as ammonia and
cantharides. added to the oil. VIII increase
its good effects--Hall's Journal of II ealth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Tie Secret of Mothers Training.

once knew a lady whose son, a little lad
of ten. was the admiration of every one Tor
his beautiful manners. While he was per-
fectly simple, frank and bOyish, his man
uers Were as assured and correct as those
of a grown man. His mother could send
him in carriage alone to the station to
bring a lady guest from the station, GER
tain that be would give her every needful
attention He would take the checks, care
for the baggage and bring her to the house
with every courtesy. And always when
visitors were at his home he did his little
share of entertaining them. He was quick
TO wait upon them and TO show them every
respect, and, though he was not forward,
he was quite ready to converse with them
if they seemed SO inclined.
'How do you manage it? What course
of training do you pursue?" people used 10
inquire.
Well" | heard his mother answer,
laughingly, at one time, ''for one thing |
never snubbed him He has no idea that
there are people in the world who do not
like boys. He supposes that everybody Is
as friendly as he himself. Then / have al
ways brought him up to take care of me,
and be polite to me, and | am as careful to
be considerable and courteous to him as |
am to his father. So he never has to be
put on his good manners; they are the
habit of his life. / think that is about all
there is to it. "-American Youth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
A Dogs Wa -uirohe.

Nine. Patti sat behind her diamonds
IN the opening Of horseshoe of news
paper men in her parlor at the hotel. A
wee dog, soft and silken, and the color
of rich cream, was in her lap A red
blanket covered his narrow back and
sides. His name is Prince Ricci. He is
of a Mexican breed, known III dogdom
as Chihuahua. and has an aristocratic
air. After Nine Patti had kissed the
wee dog a number of times and had
wiped the corners of its bright little
eyes with lace handkerchief. she called
her maid and had Prince Ricci's trunk
brought in.
Now. these are his blankets" said
the prima ponna with evident delight
as she unpacked number of artistically
made and handsomely finished little
squares of rich fabrics. There were
several colors in the wardrobe. Don't
they look comfortable" asked Patti. A
dozen heads nodded, and such express
sions were made as Eyes, very" "per-
fectly exquisite" "charmingly artistic"
Delving deeper in the trunk Prince
Riccis toilet was taken out. The case
was handsome. It had fancy snap and
was lined IL rich satin.
This" said the queen of song, TAX
ing small carved brush from the case,
sis Prince Ricci's too. You cannot keep
the dear little fellows coat in proper
condition without careful attention"
The brush was passed around the horse
shoe and returned to the case. Prince
Ricci buried his nose in PATHS rich
gown as her jeweled fingers took a very
small brush from the case. The bristles
did not bristle, they were so soft. "This
is for Prince Ricci's teeth. They are
brushed regularly every day. 1t would
be quite impossible for him to have good
health were they neglected. New York
Advertiser
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Fibrelia.

1t is reported that the proposed nse of
fibrelia, as it is terlned-made from com
mon fax straw-as substitute for cot
ton, Is receiving serious consideration
By the process of production the mate
rial referred to is reduced to short
staple, very closely resembling sotton or
wool, and, it is claimed, well adapted for
use with either in the manufacture OF
goods by the machinery now in use. and
when so used is said to add materially
to the value of the product.
1t is the opinion of experts who have
investigated the matter that wooden
and cotton manufacturers are among
those to be especially advantaged by the
article, It being adapted readily to their
use The fibrous manufacturers are con
fined to two processes, differing entirely
in that one uses short staples. or cotton
and wool, while the other utilities long
staples, like flax, hemp, silk and jute
Fibrelia, in word, IS flax converted
from long staple to a short one, adapted
for use on the present cotton and wool
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Fires In English Mansions.

The Importance of providing private
appliances for the extinction of fires in
mansions is gradually becoming recog-
nized by country gentlemen, for although
the nearest town may be equipped with
powerful engines, the time occupied IN
sending for these and in their returning
is usually so considerable as to render
their aid almost useless. Lord Brassey
has recently been anxious for the safety
of his house at Battle. near Hastings,
and after seeking advice from an ex-
perienced engineer he has had a reser-
voir constructed under his lawn holding
over $4,000 gallons Of water, whence a
powerful steam fire engine VIII draw
water and throw it in enormous vol
umes over the mansion. a private fire
brigade is also in course of formation,
composed of the gardeners and other
workmen on the estate.-London Tit
Bits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
TORTURING ECZEMA
Editor Iowa Plain Dealer Cured OF In
siderable Itching and Pain by
The Cuticura Remedies.
No Less Than Five Physicians Con.
suited. The T Com bined Wisdom
Followed Without Benefit.

am six,y-six years old. in August. 1SS9 was
troubled with the peculiar skin disease 70 which
people Of my age subject. known among med
cine men as eczema Its first appearance was near
the ankles. II rapidly extended over this lower
extrenitles until my les nearly one raw sore
from the legs the trouble extended acrOss the hips.
shou ders and the entire length OF The arms, the
legs and arms greatly swollen with an ttehing.
burning pains, without cessation Although The
best medical advice UnSttags bic employed. no
less than i've physicians OF the place oeins coB-
suited and the prescriptions beng the result CT
their combined wisdom. the disease though apgar-
entity checked, would reCur IL a few days as bad
as ever; during its progress my weight iel aw ay
about ntt-iiye pounds. As an eXper ment
began the Use OF CUTICURA following tie simple
and plain instructions given with the REMEDIES,
and in four weeks found myself well wiki sin s0ft
and natural in color The itching and paia enI.rely
relieved, v. Z, MEAD.
Editor Iowa Plain Dealer, Cresoo. Ia.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Amusing Electric Tow,

Make hollow box = inches deep and a
foot square; line the bottom with ordinary
window glass, or better still, plate looking
glass; have sheet of common or plate
glass to form the cover Now cut out of
paper variety Of little figures and put
them into the box, together with few
small feathers and any other light sub
stances; then rub the surface of the glass
cover with a warm, dry silk handkerchief
In minute the figures and feathers be-
come electrified and assume an erect posi-.
ton, dancing around az rapid rate to
every motion of tho rubber. causing much
amusement to the locker on--New York
Advertiser.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
The Painstaking Wife and Mother.

In spite of all that has been said about
the reckless extravaganza OF women, the
fact remains that a majority OF them do
strive conscientiously to save their hus-
bands money. Too much has been spoken
and written about the improvident wife
who expends her nominal lord and mas
ter's hard earned salary in personal 6nery
and the acquisition Of elegant fittings for
her home. 1t is high time that word
should be said in behalf of the painstaking
wife and mother, who. if she cannot add
to the family purse, can at least-and does
save for it,
Who knows how often and uncomplain-
ingly she denies herself little pleasures and
luxurieS rather than increase by a single
item the already heavy household accounts?
1t is not pleasant for woman to go shabby
herself nor to see her home appear old
fashioned. 1t takes stronger quality of
moral courage than she is generally cred
tied with for her TO look the other way
when she sees handsome piece of furni
ture marked ID bargain" or to cross the
street to avoid passing an attractive dry
goods shop.-New York Recorder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20

ulcer IN which recovery had followed the
use of a diet of ice cream. This novel
method of treatment was suggested to him
by the experience of patient, woman OF
tbirty-iive, who had for three months suf
fered from symptoms of gastric ulcer. She
had hBmatemesis and severe pain, and
could retain nothing until by chance she
one day took small quantity of ice cream.
She had lost twenty five pounds In weight.
As all ordinary methods of dieting had
failed, the patient at her own desire was
allowed ice cream. and told to take as
much of il as she could Her severe symp-
toms at once began TO subside, and at the
end of two months. during which from one
TO three quarts of ice cream were taken
daily. she had gained twenty-four pounds
in weight. Solid nourishment was grad
ually added to her diet, aud she made a
complete recovery.
Dir. HERSHEY had similar experience
with two other patients, in one of whom
there were symptoms OF perforation and
local peritonitis, and be IS naturally in
clined to think highly of the mode of treat
ment and to recommend its use in similar
cases. He believes that the ice cream in
those cases is beneficial because OF the
local anesthetic action OF the cold permit
ting digestion TO 90 on without pain, while
at the same time sufficient material for
digestion and nourishment is supplied IN
the cream.-American Medical News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-20
Dry Gallery for SEASONING.

Before celery is used on the table it Is a
good plan to keep the roots, leaves and
trimmings and put them in the oven when
the fire is nearly out to dry thoroughly.
Then CRATE the roots and rub everything
together through sieve and use for sea-
soning. This bit of economy is recon-
mended by Frenehman, who says that in
a well regulated kitchen everything may
be put to some good use if a housekeeper
is careful and "braiuy. Exchange.