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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
A WOULD BE swINDLER BEATEN.
He Was Only Trying to- Learn the Shell
Trick, but His Scholar Knew 1t.


Trick, but His Scholar Knew 1t.
After awhile the young man with the
white hat and red necktie observed that
a friend of his had posted him on a new
trick, and he took from his pocket the
shell of an English w. ,,-.l had
been cut IN two TO make two small cups.
He also took from his vest pocket a com
mon field pea and explained:
II don't say that | can do the trick
successfully, bat after little more
practice hope 10 catch on.
Half n dozen Of us exchanged winks
and spotted him at once for sharper,
but there was a middle aged man from
indianapolis who appeared innocently
interested. He was not green looking
man by any means, but he had a conhd-
ing, childish look which would have au-
thorized any stranger 70 ask him for 9
match or the time of day.
"What is the trick!7 he asked as he
laid aside his paper.
why, it's to manipulate this pea in
this way-so and so-and this way, until
you can't tell which cup it's under" ex-
planned the other.
That's a new idea"
ayes, perfectly new"
"Sayr' I'd like 10 learn that myself, :"
continued the Hoosier. The boys down
our way are full of tricks, and I'd like
to get something TO astonish EN-. It al
depends on the twist of the wrist, doesn't
itl'
Partly that, and partly optical illu-
sion. As l told you before / can't work
1t yet, because haven't practiced suffi-
GENTLY, but do you think you could tell
which cup the pea Is under now
Il think could" replied the Hoosier.
and could you now?' asked the
young man after further m4nipulations.
I'm sure Of 1t"
"How sure
"Wen, as / want to learn the trick,
and as l am always willing to back ny
own eyes, III bet ten dollars can"
We winked and shook our heads ~
him. but his smile only grew more child
ike
Don't want TO make IT twenty dollar,
do youy' asked the sharper.
I'D Just as soon say thirty dollars
Thirty it is. Just hold the cups
firmly down on my knees while get out
my sugar"
l took mis- last dollar, and when it was
up he asked:
(which cup Is it UNDER
This one"
The cup was raised, and there. sure
enough, was the pea. i having failsa 70
stick 20 the substance inside and 10 lift
ed with the she'll The look which came
into that young man face was some
thing queer % see, and he kept swallow
ing 90 If be had tack. n his throat. lie
gaze 10 the stake. without q word, bot
sat for long time Ike one IN . dream
thought lie needed sympathy. and
after awhile / found opportunity y n
-s1Irs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02

Many of the best spring beds now to
be had are covered over with stout can
vas, thus keeping the springs and the
under part Of the bed free from dust,
and saving the labor that results from
its accumulation. Such springs cost ten
or twelve dollars, but when they are
not to be had a good plan, if the ar
rangement Of the springs permit, IL to
make a strong covering for them your
self The wide durable prints used by
furniture dealers for the first covering
of upholstered furniture is a very good
material for such coverings, though
cheaper calicoes viii do. The covers
should be stitched up at both ends and
on one side; and after the springs are
slipped inside, the other side may be
sewn up.
Much expense is also saved, and bed
ding is kept in much daintier condition
if covers of unbleacked muslin are kept
over the mattress and pillow ticks. The
covers may be washed two or three times
a year, and the undercases be kept clean
and fresh for years.-New York Post,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
..No CIew."

Wells" queried the detective from head.
quarters who had climbed three pairs o.
stairs on GriSwold street in response 70 d
call from an insurance Office.
Why l gave trampish looking fellow
quarter to bring up some coal. and he had
scarcely gone when missed my speCtacles, -
replied the agent.
Gold bowed -
Yes suppose be could sell them FOR
about a dollar"
4 know where they are"
You do?''
''Yes--on your forehead"
BLESS met gasp-d the agent as lie PIT
his hand up. 80 they are. 80 they are,
Well. well. bat I must be getting absent
minded, You neesin' L arrest the party
No
1T seems that he simply intended to take
them. but had 10 show
i see"
Just report no cleyF, and see that the
papers don't get hold OF II. That's all
Wonderful how smart you detectives arr ii
unravelinE mysterious cases. ! must really
speak word in favor C the departsusns
some day. If the man had actually taken
them believe you'd have arrested hins
--aIAA TINA aE1-Az Good GsE-"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02

A good story is told Of Chinaman wh9
is employed as a cook IN California fam
liz. He recently saw in confectioDers
window a huge cake, on which was a
motto made Of frosted sugar. And know
ing that his master and mistress were verT
religious, being especially given 70 reading
the Bible. lie determined 10 give them a
pleasant surprise by making a cake with q
text from the Bible on It. He wasn't very
familiar with the Bible. but he happened
10 have some tracts II his rooEI which cen
tanned numerous '-teIts. and be coDclud-
ed 70 use che Cf these. 20 ne went TO work
msde a most beautiful CAKE and with
traly oriental patience emblazoled II vita
a text. Bot tue feelings Of the family nAT
be imagined vhea ,Ioha proudly placed BIS
masterpiece on tie table. and they Rad On
IL these words. -Ie generation Of viperz
who hath warned you 70 fee from the
wrath 70 come New York TrIbane
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
No Hope.
Pears
Soap

Pretty boxes and odors
are used to sell such
soaps as no one would
touch if he saw them un-
disguised. Beware of a
soap that depends on
something outside of it
Pears, the finest soap
in the world is scented or
not, as you wish; and the
money IS in the merchan-
disc, not in the box.
All sorts Of stores sell
it, especially druggists;
all sorts Of people arc
using it
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
AIllIia Eagle
A lovers Rare Property.

Young Toddleby was true hearted
and promising youth. He had graduated
with honor at Yale, and was studying
law with Mr.. Lofter. 1t so happened
that Toddleby became acquainted with
beautiful young lady, daughter Of old
Digby. He loved the fair maiden, and
when he had reason to believe that his
love was returned he asked Mr.. Lofter
to recommend him TO the father, Lofter
being on terms of close intimacy with
the family. The lawyer agreed, and
performed his mission; but old Digby,
who loved money, asked what property
the young man had. Lofter said he did
not know, but he would inquire. The
next time he saw his young student he
asked him if he had any property at all.
''Only health, strength and determi-
nation to work" replied the youth.
"Well," said the lawyer, who sincere
ly believed the student was in every way
worthy, ''let us see, what Will you take
for your right leg? will give you SOC, 900
for il"
Of course Toddleby refused.
The next time the lawyer saw the
young lady's father he said:
81 have inquired about this young
mans circumstances. He has no money
in bank; but he owns a piece Of property
for which, to my certain knowledge,
he has been offered, and has refused,
$4,000"
This led old Digby to consent to the
marriage, which shortly afterward took
place. In the end he had reason to be
proud of his son-in-law, though he was
once heard to remark, touching that
rare piece Of property, upon the strength
of which he had consented to the match:
eff it could not take wings it was liza
bic at any time to walk ofr'-New York
Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
Men of Two Cities


LSpeCIal OOrTeSpOnuenCe.l
CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The Chicago man
and the New York man are as different as
possible. Take the typical business man
for illustration. Both are hustlers, but
even in hustling there are shades ard gra-
dations. The Chicago man hustles as
though his soul were on fire; the New
Yorker as though the ashes and embers
were about even. The Chicago man hasn't
a minute TO breathe. He must catch a
train or sell mine or buy a railroad The
New Yorker viii stop TO tell a good story
or imbibe cocktail. Chicago has wor-
ried expression; New York Is fat, sleek and
bit lazy.
The dress Of the two distinct types is
quite different Ii i a mistake TO suppose
that all weSterners wear the SLOUGH has
Yet New York men, unless they are crimi-
nal lawyers. would be actors or dime mu-
scum attractions. never wear the SLOUGH
hat, but always the derby or tall SILK
hat. The well dressed New Yorker = the
best dressed man in the cOuntry-not the
Broadway dude, nor the AnRlophOblst- nor
the millionaire, by any means-but the
typical. successful business man
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
Do Biras Drarr Infs9

Flocks Of birds 50 enhance every land
scape that it is a source Of regret that
they are less and less common feature
of our country rambles. They mark the
return of spring more emphatically than
the chance blooming of violets: and
would that we were so keen sighted as
70 mark their breaking mp and the scat
tering of mated pairs over the country.
This is doubtless a gradual process, for
find the birds, as the nesting season
draws near, gathering about their favor
tie summer homes, often a dozen or
more. and in some way there is a draw
ing of lots, and the particular spots are
reoccupied.-Dr, c. {. Abbott in Mon
treal Star
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
Accidents on Road and Rail.

NJ. Clerault. locomotive superintendent
of the management of the Western Of
France railway, gives some interesting
statistics of the accidents which happen
with road vehicles, and which occur on
railways. According to his figures the
Eoad vehicle accidents can be summed
mp as follows: One passenger killed out
of every 355, 900; one passenger wounded
out of every $4,000.
At the same time the statistics of the
French railways show that one passen-
ger is killed out of &c. 720, 900, and one
passenger wounded out of 1,060, coo.
Thus IN France at the present time the
traveller may make a journey Of ordinary
length with only a twenty
honth chance of being killed and one
millionth chance of being wounded.-
London Tit-Bits
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02

the mistake which nearly every petty
thief makes. The countryman's wallet
was found on him, and witnesses re-
membered having seen the thief walk
out of the crowd and pick up his valise
just before the cry of robbery was raised.
They would never have remembered the
circumstance If the detective had not
stopped the thief as he was escaping.
HOW \ THIEF Is PICKED OUT.
"How do pick ont thief said one
of the cleverest detectives at police head
quarters in response to a question.
well, there's whole lot of things that
help man to pick out thief, but it
hard to just say III words what they are.
Any fly copper viii tell Won that there is
something characteristic. about the APP
pearance of every thief. And it's only
good sense 10 believe it.
eff a man spends ms whole time study
ing thieves faces, haunts and habits, he's
bound TO get the thing down pretty fine
if he has anything of head on him. l
don't say that you can pick top notcher
"a CON man or q bunko sharp-out of
man, and his whole business Is to de
ceive people by his appearance and man
ner; but you take pickpocket or sneak
and you can get on to him in crowd
nearly every time, provided, of course
that you've got every reason 10 believe
that there Is such a man in the crowd
and you're looking for him.
There's something about the eyes
particularly that every common thief l
ever saw had Then they nearly al
have dissipated look. That's because
they're nearly all dissipated. A thief
will run chances Of getting ten years to
get money, and then Will go and spend it
as if had a million l never knew a
common thief that didn't have some bad
habit besides stealing. Half Of 'em hit
the pipe or take drugs in some form; a
great many are 'boozers,' and most OF
them are the victims Of some worse de-
pravity. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02

TIE celebrated English poet DRYDEN had
a wife who Was ambitions 10 ar3te postTT
as well a. ter husband 30 she shut her
self up IA her par 14e.ncs % c0Turse vsrsez
Sad 20 say. the servants took advantage -
her absence TO neglect their EorA- and Orr
den Tvas mortified 20 - CHI gid 70 recs1ss
hAs friends IN a room which plainly showed
their care-ee-le@s
Ms. DRYDEN erred he ~ rage after
the geus5ezaeu had gole. 4 desire y0a wiz
write 10 ue0- f-~trF. ulacza-
why 81. Az lsast" assezi The good hg-
Taore1 LADY
-Eteeause. crsed hs. Il nes5ee Whenever
we batA write po~gry az tss same tsuae th=
spiders i18rs-4lsfe.y beEiu 20 spln os%y
webs Fi3 arsser's NolrsS '-ogle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
How did it happen that wayY"

That's what want 70 find out, no
absently replied. Say, you childlik6
Hoosier, take these things and lets sea
what you can do with EN-"
Certainly, 70 obhge."
lie took the cups and the Pea. and the
Manner IN u,.eh be performed waa
enough to show every body in zen seconds
that he was IN old profc ssional
Anybody wish 10 ba.y' be srnilingiy
asked, as the pea went hopping about
Nobody did-n0t even tins young man.
He sat and stared and stared, aud
watched and watched. and when the
outfit WAS returned 10 him ali he could
say was:
"Well, by gum. Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02
Wit and Hmm or.

Man Cooking up from paperCJohn,
what does 'l-a" stand for?
John (poring over his lesson in geog-
raphy)-Louisians, SIR.
MAXWELL, TIN ouisiana glp"
seems to be sn epid> 'arper's Bs-
zar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoris-
Rhe1 she was Child. she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss. she clrng to CaStoria-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-01-02

What is the matter. dcarestf"
''Somehn awfisi's happened, msmnlA"
'Well, what IS It, swesthear; 5"
MY d-doll-baby gos away from ms
and Invoked plate cat IN the pant w -
Harpsfs Young People
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

The fact must not be overlooked,
that, at the present approaching eIcc-
tion, the candidates for President and
Vice. President will not be voted for,
neither will their names appear on
the ballot. The ballot as printed and
furnished by the Board of County
Election COmmissi i1ncrs will contain
the names Of the Presidential EIec
tors Of the various parties making
nominations with directions to "YOte
for eight" the whole number Of
electors the State is entitled to. OL-
posite the names of each clecior will
be printed the name Of the part,
making the nominatlon--a8 was the
case in the September election.
Scratch out or mark off all other
uames of candidates for electors but
the following:
For Presidential Elector,-Vote
for eight.
Il. W. Rector, Democrat.
j. W. Brown, Democrat
R. J. Williams Democrat
j. B. Woods, Democrat.
W. Y. Tompkins Democrat.
NJ. L. Davis, Democrat
L. r. Morgan, Democrat,
J.S. Thomas, Democrat.
In Miller county scratch out all
names for Congress except the follow
ing: For Representative in Congress
vote for Thos. &, McRae
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
Why Southern Farmers Should Vote
Against Harrison.

Because he has favored tariff legisla-
tion which mas had tendency to re-
duce the markets for agricultural pro
ducts. Although there has been q
great abundance in this country and a
famine abroad, the value Of the agri-
cultural products exported in 1891
was $642, 1,344, while in 1881 it was
$730,394, ,943, or nearly $100,000,00O
more. On the other hand, our ex-
ports of manufactures have nearly
doubled In that time, so that prOtec-
tive tariff, such as Mr.. Harrison favors
cuts down the profits of the farmers
and restricts their market. Because
he favors the infamous force bill.
For these and many other reasons
no Southern farmer can afford to vote
for Mr.. Harrison, or his "aider, mate
rialy. indirectly" Mr., Weaver
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

There is no use Of any one suffering
with the cholera when Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and DiarrhGa Remedy
can be procured. 1t will give relief
in a few minutes and cure in a short
time have tried it and know.-W.
II. Clinton, lIelmetta, N. j, The cpl
demic at Ilelmetta was at first be-
lieved to be cholera, but subsequent
investigation proved it to be violent
form Of dysentery, almost as danger
GUS as cholera. This remedy was used
there with great success, For sale by
Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

GEN. DAN SIoKLEs of New York,
has taken the stump for Cleveland.
As Republicans have been counting
him against thiipa, this is "thorn in
the flesh" to them. 1t seems that
everything is conspiring 10 defeat
Republicanism.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

How does this sound? OF the
twenty States carried by Harrison in
1888, eleven have Stree gone Demo
cratic, while OF the eighteen carried
by Cleveland at the same time not
single one has since gone Republican.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

THERE is no longer any doubt
about the Republican National Com.
mittcc being supplied with money
Ex-senator Malone is in New York
and where Malone is there is sure tc
be Doodle
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Bush the p. p, candidate for Con.
gress, favors the soldiers plank in
his party's platform, which means an
increase Of the public debt Of about
half million dollars, if inaugurated.
Vote for Tom McRae and true econo.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

THE printers Of New York are up
in arms against Harrison and Reid.
Printers are very intelligent men,
and are not to be caught by the Rats
little trick of turning his Office into a
union concern for the purpose of
catching tie organized labor vote.-
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

AN armor plate, II inches thick,
made Of nickel steel, successfully re-
sisted shot from a ] 0 inch rifed gun
at the naval proving ground, ibis
kind of plate will be used on the
battle ships.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Bishop j. NJ. Brown, of African
Methodist Church, in an open letter
advises his race TO vote for Cleveland
He says the Republican party has no
use for the colored men shut to use
them
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

In less than two weeks the people
of the United States will have cast
t!e ballots that bury forever the Re
publican party together with its force
bill and Mckinley robber tariff law,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Did you ever see a sickly
baby with dimples ? or a heal
thy one without them?
A thin baby is always deli
cate. Nobody worries about
a plump one.
If you can get your baby
plump, he is almost sure to
be well. If you can get him
well, he is almost sure to be
plump.
The way to do both-there
is but one way-is by CARE
Full LIVING. Sometimes this
depends on SCOTS Emulsion
of cod-liver oil.
We will send you a book
on it; free.
,.Soorr& BowNn, Chemists r3' South sth Avenue,
Nev N~rs
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

DEMOCRATS, keep IN mind the fact
that staying at home on Nov, 8th is
consent 10 the force bill, tariff rob
berry and all the iniquitous class laws
passed by the Republican party.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

The Henrietta Independent is
facetious as follows; Populist is the
new name. A bug by any other
name would smell as sweet--and
doubtless sweetor The Third party
is now laboring under new name,
that Of "the populist.' 1t will be
Dennis after November. After Mills
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

speaks in Eastland county you will
notice that most of the p. p beys
will be busy looking after their
scraps" or saving wood and saying
nothing
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Thos. C. McRae, Democratic candi-
date, and j. o. a. Bush, Peoples party
candidate for Congress, will discuss
the political issues of the day, begin
ming at 10 o'clock. a. m. at the follow
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

For four years beginning March
4th next Grover Clevcland's address
will be "Whtte House, Washington,
D. c."
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

When Baby was sick, VIC gave her Castoria.
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

BUSH and the Republicans aud P.
P. will sink into obscurity after Nov,
8th next "Good by, old party, good
hvp -
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

THERE are about a million pen
sioners on the government, and yet
the p. P. talk of increasing the num-
ho~
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Leave your order with the Hunter
Transfer Co. for cotton seed hulls, saw
dust and shavings. 10-l9-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Call ON the lIuddlestons for the
best of seasonable meats, fish, oysters,
poultry, etc. They are always well
stocked, polite, clever and accommo
dating 9-10-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Choice stock of newest and pret-
test millinery goods, and at lowest
prices, at the Temple of Fashion.
10-6-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
Sunday EXCui SI0ns.

Commencing Sunday, July 31st,and
continuing during the year, the Texas
and Pacific Railway will inaugurate
the sale of Sunday Excursion Tickets
at rate of one and one-third fare for
the round trip between local points
ON its line East of Ft. Worth. The
tickets will be sold to all points East
of Ft. Worth within a distance of 100
miles from selling station and will be
good going ank returning on Sunday
only. The Ticket Agent knows all
about it. Ask him, or address,
GASTON MEsLIER.
Cen Pass. and Ticket Agt,
Dallas, Texas.
+. Il. SWINDELL,
Ticket Agent,
If TeXarEana.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
A Cure for Cholera.

Observation-Disclosures at 4lS Maple
street. 10-12-lm
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Finest Kansas City meats and sau-
sages IN the city, at Huddleston Bros
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Save money by buying your shoes
at Gallagher's. 9-l0-tf
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
Public Speaking.

Well known Democratic speakers
will meet the people of Miller county
at the following times and places
Roberts, Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 N
Cameron, " 20, 5 p N
Pleasant Hill, November 4, 10 a m
Collins Mill, 5, 10 II
Genoa, SO p N
A fair division Of time will be given
the opposition.
w. II. ARNOLD, Chm, d. c. G c.
!. d. SANDERsoN, Sec. d. G. G. c.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

The Daily ard Weekly Texarkana Demo-
Graf nre entered ut the postoflice at TeHar-
kama Ms second class matter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
RATES:

An communications should be addressed
to the DEMOCRAT.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26

Scorr& BowNr, Chemists T3a South sth Avenue,
Ncv T~rG.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-10-26
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