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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Beecher's Only Fear.

Not many months before Dr. Lyman
Beecher's death he came to dine with u.s.
In both words and acts his mental failure
was more apparent than had ever seen it,
and / saw that Henry was deeply grieved
" it. Afte, ainner | walked home with
his father. W hen ! returned Mr. Beecher
was lying on a sofa looking very sad |
knelt by his side, inquiring for the reason.
II have been thinking of father and
praying that if God should see best to bring
me so low he would give me strength to
bear it. i can think of no other cross he
may lay upon me that | could not say from
my heart, Thy will be done But this
this | could notl / could notI' and rising
he went to his study. When some hours
after he returned his face was like that of
an angel, and l knew he had conquered so
far as to be willing to trust all to his mas
ter. But after that | saw he grew more
watchful of himself and more inclined to
feel that his labOrs were less satisfactory.
! once told him that | should surely see
any such change As he feared before any
one else, and the moment did | should be
as unwilling as he possibly could be to
have him enter the pulpit again. Smiling.
lac replied:
How d you know but you may fail be-
fore / do, and therefore Ice unable to
judge?'-Airs Beecher in Ladies Home
Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Where Husbands Fail.

The husband has long been one of the
butts of polite society. The stage has
treated him almost as severely as the
mOther-in-law, and every twopenny- half
penny poet or novelist feels entitled TO pelt
him with small chaff. This of course is
only the husband of fiction, but the hus-
band of fact has Jared almost as badly.
Many modern wives have sort of idea,
which, If not definitely formulated, still
persistently influences them, and that is a
bad form 10 attach any value to the affec-
ticn of their husbands. The idea is not
original, for in the early Middle Ages it re-
ceived "A quasi-legislative sanction.
AS rule Il is men who are chiefly re-
sponsible for the miscarriage of the al
fections which married life consecrates
though in most cases this misfortune
springs from nothing worse than a want Of
perception. Men seldom appreciate the
fact that though women may really value
silent affection. what they chiefly prize are
those little courtesies and attentions which
a man is ready TO offer to any woman ex-
cept his own wife.-Once Week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

The best paid and the most sought for
employment in England "a thsi Of Army
nurse. There are three ranks OF these
nurses, and they are under the contca Of
the war Office. The classification "a lady
snperintendents, senior nursing sisters and
nursing sisters. The lady upsribtendents
are stationed az military hospitals. Their
pay Il eco year. increasing by City dollars
a year To sl.o0o. The wages Of nursing
sister are siJ0 year, increasing twenty
dollars a year until so u reached.
A senior nursing sister haz t,0o adj
tionAi. They are supplied with free quar-
ters. fuel. light and get an allowance for
clothing. board and lodging. At the aga
Of SIXTY they are retired sn pensions. No
applicant Is admitted uadsr the age Of
twenty Eve, and without thre> years err
perienoe in hospital nursing. -London Let
ter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Work That Little Girls Used to Do.

As reminders of the work expected of
every small girl in the days of our grand
mothers and their grandmothers, are the
cherished samplers, with their alphabets,
large and small, and numbers and quaint
verses, the names of the little seamstresses
being appended with fine disregard of
the principles governing the division of
words. Every stitch of the canvas is util-
lied, and the poetry crowded into one con-
tinuous line, in defiance of poetic usage.
Some of the silken threads are discolOred,
not by time alone, but by the tears of the
small damsel who found some intricate
letter or quaint bird beyond her power to
copy.-Harper's Bazar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

Columb bus Real Character.

The Columbus of history is one of its
least pleasing characters. He was evi
IDENTIFY searover and a buccaneer. He
sold his services to Rene of Anjou OF
Charles of France indiTerently. A rude
uneducated seaman, he joined in the bar.
barous sea fight off ST. Vincent and aided
In the massacre of honest traders and use
ful men. Time somewhat softened his
harsher traits, but his early impulses never
left him. He became familiar with the
slave trade in Portugal and introduced it
to the New World. He treated the ma
tives of the new land with pitiless severity.
He threw them into chains, cut off their
hands and feet or sold them as cannibals
to misery and death.
He probably invented the fiction of the
Caribs only to destroy them. Las Casas
thought that the judgments of heaven had
fallen upon the merciless discoverer. In
almost every trait OF moral excellence Co
lumbus seems equally wanting. To the
Spanish settlers in Hispaniola he was a
hated tyrant, cruel usurper. He threw
Moxica over the walls of his fort with his
own hands, and spurned him as he fell.
His victims, hung by the neck, shocked
the humanity of Bobadilla. 1t was be-
heved that Columbus and his brothers
planne'. new empire in the Indies, and
hoped to throw off the yoke of Spain; in
later J ars Columbus engaged in treason
able correspondence with Genoa.
His iRgratitude to the Pinzons, his be-
trayal of Beatrix Enriquez, his falsehoods,
his fierce bursts of rage, his avarice, his
revenge, his wild ambition, his pious
frauds, his fanatical faith can never be
forgotten; they may be forgiven. Harsh,
fierce, severe, the features of Columbus
look down upon us over the fight of four
centuries the symbol of his cruel age
Eugene Lawrence in Harper's
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

1t is curious to note that many things
which have turned out most useful dis
coverles for man. having great influence
on the lives and destinies Of mankind. owe
their beginning To some slight accident.
1t is said that the art of printing took
its origin from some rude impressions taken
Tor the amusement of children from let
'ers carved on the bark of beech tree.
Gunpowder was discovered from the fall
ing of a spark on some materials mixed In
mortar.
Electricity was discovered by q person
observing that piece of rubbed glass at
tracted small bits of paper
Pendulum clocks were invented after
Galileo stood observing the lamp In a
church swinging TO and fro.-Harper's
Youug People.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
TWO GIRAFFES FIGHT
A DESPERATE ENCOUNTER IN THE
WILDS or SOUTH AFRICA.
The Old Veteran. the Hero Doubtless OF
Many a Fierce Struggle, Was No Match
for His Agile Younger Opponent-The
Herd of Females Follow the Victor.

Many a Fierce struggle, Was No Match
+ for His Agile Younger Opponent-Tht
! Herd of Females Follow the Victor.
I To the south and eastward of Ioben.
gula's capital is situated Macalaca land
1t was conquered by that doughty mon
arch's father, Mosilikatze and still re-
mains subservient to the Matabeles The
approximate position of my camp at the
time ] witnessed the scene will endeavor
TO describe as latitude 81 dogs. south,
longitude 80 dogs east. The country sur
rounding me was marvelously attractive,
although only sand. very sparsely covered
with busb, therefore totally useless for ag-
ricultural or pastoral purposes. but through
the Hat yeIdJ surface, AT irregular inter
walls, rose copies of immense blocks of stone.
piled one upon the other, that resembicd
the debris that might have been left after
Titans had built gigantic city or NAM
moth fertilization. These eruutions from
beneath the earth's surface were covered
with parasitic plants, decorated with most
attractive fruit or gorgeous blossoms. \
species Of aloe, too. was numerous, the up
right stem which bears it's flower having a
very striking resemblance TO civilization 5
unsightly telegraph poles.
This country Is not destitute OF water. Is
Is atteSted by the numbers Of baboon=
monkeys ard leopards that frequent the
copies. and the antel0pes, Zebras and Ruinea
fowl that wander over the fats Possibly
the Indigenous bushmea know where 70
md this necessity OF life, but these aseatc
SavaGes concealed their secret from ne
and ny people. was riding slowly along
samirirg TIE beautiful colors of that dir
tanJ Landscape In close attendance was
ms Mascara guide. Wy reverie Wa broken
by an uaknown sound. which echoed and
reached from the surrounding crags II
was lot tie honest bark Of the babson. or
the reverberating voice Of the lion. or sAe
hyena's discuriant IaG-h. 6ut a CON bina-
tion Of all Of them. uttered ia quick, SIC
ceszive gssps.
On inquiry fror3 nv follower be informed
me tina, kameel= zirs-sfesi were the oris-i-
nators of the unknown sound. IRE Mas.
sara begged nae 10 follow him. This did,
and - nacame witness q one # the most
extraordinary sights IN Wild 3te thai lzl
eTer seer. Those who have dwei. u the
distant east have d0aitleSs.y seen male
cafne!S flght ard rcsed v.th WHIST ots.s-
nary. Power aBi vsc5ous1esS they ~ -
MAIN or disable one another. how they
snrieS with raEe over each advantage ra4t
they obtain. and yell with pain when they
are severely bart
a giraffe duel mueh rese rnbIss uselsS
The rivals we're nos well faAtcaei-t!e
taller was cut u conaitzcG and very o.a.
the other was IL splendid form and IN TIE
prime = life / cosScl1z:e3 that a fEb5
was !nTn iraen5, Gad had 10 difficulty 10 de-
Gliding which would be the victor They
reared in unison. 80 If each were ,rTing 20
drown the others voice. sometimes Ihis
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
THE WHITE LEADER.
A Horseu ans Capture OF a Wild stal
lion in No Mans Land.


lion in No Mans Land.
The men who hunt the mustangs OF the
far west efteB experience very narrow es-
capes. For several years there has BEEN
roaming the prsiriss in the vicinity Of No
Mans Land a band of horses that has a
notable history. and the capture Of which
was given up as hopeless by many OF the
best mustangers in the southwest. It's
leader was a magnificent white stallion,
which seemed almost Of supernatural en-
dursnce. Many hunter tried 10 tire the
beautiful creature out, but in vain, until
finally a long, lank IlIinoisan. who bad
opened cattle ranch in southwestern Kan
sas, determined TO try his hand. In Feb
bruary, when the snow was deepest, he ~,
out with plenty Of provisions and good
pair Of snowshoes.
There was just crust enough TO bear
him, while the horse sank through at every
step. Patiently for two days he chased
the creature, until the animal went up a
little ravine that followed a prairie stream.
The walls grew sleeper until the path was
almost a canyon, which At last opened ont
into circular valley, with no outlet s1-
cept the ravine The stallion realized that
he was peuned and madly raced about the
Enclosure endeavoring TO find a way Of es-
cape
There was none except along the 2lfoot
bank Of the stream, where the hunter stood
swinging his lariat. one end II the rope
being made fat to a sapling. With bound
ing steps, feet as deer, TIE horse charged
forward As he fairly hes past the mus
tanger the long rawhide rope steadily 10
coiled, and, beng thrown by prac,iced
hand. followed the horses motion and set
tied silently cut surely upon the horses
neck
Bat the battle was only commenced.
The jerk q the Iariat threw the horse. bat
il also sent the hunter down the bank and
iato thr water The horse followed. ard
the two struggled against the com men sr1-
euly-siro sxning. & fat rock rcze mid
STRAIN, and N this ibe horse clam b@red,
while the man rezained the hank Ksason-
ing that the horses stubbornaezs woald
cause hir3 70 JERK backward. the hunter
pGi.sd the noise t.ghisT and tighter until.
strsagied, the animal lay helpless ca the
russz
fso5ng scross, the hunter soon Rad the
besHa .fal espiivss fees hobblsd. and ma
iFs- sf- s.H---rs tf-a f~--sf- --,~-s--s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Aluminium Coins

Aluminium is suggested for coming by
Sir Henry Bessemer III discussing the
demand for token a. the value Of one
pound Aluminium Is 50 light that j;
taken from the pocket N the dark /;
would be instantly recognized IS neither
gold nor silver. Also the weight Of lead
OF pewter alloys would make Il lInPossi-
bic 70 pass OF sp1Eloa salumlaiam coins.
-PhiladelDAia Ledge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
The Final Cheer

At the contested election at Kilkenny IN
December. 1879. friend Of mine saw a
tired patriot slowly vending his home
ward way late in the evening OF the polling
day. He had. | suppose. been shouting
himself hoarsc in favor of either ScUlly or
Hcnnessy, the rival candidates. bni Is he
wearily stumbled along the street be sud
denly stopped and with wild 'Hurruo."
called out, Three caeers FOR neseif. and
10 biazeS wild the rest OF themt" Not IA
untrue epltorae, should say. OF the Inner
mind OF many q voter. London Specta-
tor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

All noble work f. oonsecrstsd work. 10
Involves sacrifice, sef denial, pain. IL ~
quires endurance. IL may - wrought ia
obscurity, AMI over it, victories no song a
triumph may be raised But u the worker
love 1t, and bis toillng j. haliovsd ~ sin
eerity. by generous impulse. ~ unseIEsh
devotion 70 othefs' Helfsre tbe work viii
b is ona re-ar-i -Elaroer.s Eazar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

1t is not generally known thaS valuable
medicine in the shape of an essence is dis
titled from the golden rod. In Germany
the plant grows much larger than in Amer
lea, the flowers are more snowy and the
essence is distilled from the leaves IL is
Used 10 relieve spasmodic pains, and so eff
cient is 1t that the faculty has long since
become accustomed to its employment
81. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
,risapprehensions About Mahogany.

There are many curious misapprehen-
sions abroad touching mahogany. One is
that the mahogany forests are nearly ex-
hausted; another. that large mahogany
logs no longer come 10 this III arket; =
third, that mahogany is scarce IN New
York; fourth, that while there is rage
Cor antiques there is small demand fox
new maLoeapy.-New York sun
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
How Caleb Cushing Worked.

Caleb Gushing toiled all day, studied far
into the night, and never seemed to know
fatigue. | never went by his house at
Newburyport, when he was at home. no
matter how late that | did not see light
in his room, and it was known TO be his
habit to work till after midnight then
throw himself on a lounge for few hours
rest, and at daylight resume his labors.-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Growth of the Beet Sugar Industry

The wonderful growth in the beet sugar
industry is shown by the following statis-
tics: In 1887 there was only one such re-
finery in this country. This produced 400
600 pounds of sugar. In 1855 the total out
put was 100000 pounds, while in 1891
California produced 100000 pounds and
Nebraska and Utah 6,0O0, 20 pounds each
New York Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
He Always Paws the Bill.

a so called kleptomaniac has proved more
than match for the wariest clerk. She
seldom leaves a store but there is some ar
ticle missing. The shopkeepers know her,
and on such occasions a bill of whatever
is missed is made out and presented to her
husband. He isevidently acquainted with
her peculiarities, for he always settles
without word-Louisville Courier our
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Fire or Water,

Royal Academiciau-So you want to
take my water colors 10 your fair il
ChicagoG But | hear your structures
are not fire proof
Commltteeman-Oh, but we can food
every building from foor to ceiling III
two minutes. Life.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Eel Asleep Under the CsrdinaI,. Sermon

Cardinal Manning told me that the last
time he had seen DR.. WheweIl. whom he
greatly admired from his youth. was in a
church where ne himself was preaching
Whatever compliment he felt in having
the omniscient mathematician n a hearer
vanished as ne watched him fall into n
tranquil sIumber-Contempor Review
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
An Old Terrapin.

There is in Rutherford, y. C, terrapin
which was picked up in ls4o by Mr.. II :.
McCurry. of Golden Valley, and the date
cut on the she'll. The same Jcrrapin has
been foEnd and marked from time 10 lime,
until now il bears the dates 1910, 1855, $50.
lS.6, 1850 and 1891 Philadelphia Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

70 anow q journey 10 snorr. Two DAYS
later the hunter came into camp fradinr
the wild white stallion captive. I'm horsa
was carefully broken and sold for ten times
the price Of an ordinary pony for Shipmsnt
east The remainder Of the herd was not
seen again in that yicisity.-Cor- Augusta
Chronicle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17
Don't Paw.

A gentleman living H. a small town kept
a country store for year or TWO. and gave
il up in disgust. y friend inquired why
he had quit the business and Was Al
swered. Il couldn't stand il TO lie for six
pence and then charge Il. "-PhIIadeiphia
Guide
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-17

4 live wire Is so called because il is fire.
ouently the cause Of sudden death.-PitIs-
burg DisnaffN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-06
Third Party Amer to Rsdieaiisrn.

WINSTON. n. c., August 5.-[Speoial j.
Tba Republicans Of North Carolina will
hold a convention and put state ticket IN
the field. The Union Republican OF tins
city. the leading journal OF that political
faith in the State. comes out this week Win
a card from Chairman Eayes calling con-
yention to be held in Raleigh on September
7th. The Republicans favor the idea OF
putting ont ticket In long editorial IL
says: -, IL, c,..o
The Peoples party hold their state
Conyention on tho 18th instant. and If sucn
nominations are made as 70 leave II posslDie
for the Republicans 20 indorse part or all
of the ticket put out the days Of Bourbon
bossism would indeed be numbered IN
North Carolina. But if different policy Dc
pursued. and there are three candidates ior
Governor in the field. would not the
chances of the Republican candidate be tue
besty while the counties ana the distrlcts,
the help from thorough organization wou1u
add increased strength"
The August crop report IL being summa-
rized by the State department OF agrieu!-
ture. The figures show considerable
falling off as to the cotton crop IN many
cases. The percentage Of damages where
reported ranges from fifteen 10 MY.
Tobacco is reported as somewhat damaged
but not greatly. -,
has been elected city civil engineer OF
Winston.
The taxable property as listed in Salem
precinct for 1892 aggregates sl.5Ol .G43
Albert Johnson lcOlOred) tell IN wen
here this morning and sustained fatal in u-
ries. The rope broke and the windlass also
fell in on TOP of his head. breaking the
skull in several places He IS still alive, but
no hope is entertained for his recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-06
Street Etiquette.

The Chicago Mail gives the following
concise advice about behavior on the street:
1t is decidedly I'll bred to eat anything,
even confectionery, in the street
Nowoman, unless IN feeble health, should
cling to a mans arm during a daylight
stroll
Do not discuss politics, religion or love
affairs in public conveyance.
Personal matters should never be intro
duced at a chance meeting if the third par
Nv is not conversant with the facts.
No lady will accept a seat vacated by a
gentleman for her convenience without
giving in return a smile a bow or thanks.
it is optional with lady 10 recognize at
the second meeting gentleslan who has
upon a previous occasion rendered her a
service
Never swing your arms when walking
unless quite outside the town. II free
from observation this will be found an ex.
eellent means TO help locomotion.
Bandying words with an employee Of a
company IL mere waste OF time. Should
he be insJient or unreasonable take his
number and complain to those IN authority.
Street fiirtatious are IN this enlightened
age regarded as the height Of yulgaity
One breach of good taste In this direction
Is enough 20 destroy your claims to good
breeding.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-06

PunctuaIity ia giving medicine and
meals is OF the utmost importance. seri-
Gus relapse may be caused by the food be-
ing DELAYED. Should there be any hitch in
its preparation, do not let the patient be
kept waiting, but substitute some other
food. and above all never take up any
thing of which there is any doubt as TO its
freshness. Taste outside the room every
thing before Offering it, No pains should
be spared in serving food up in pretty
custodian table napkins, garnishing OF
parsley, lemon OF beetroot, an extra rub to
the glass or silver anything, in short, may
be pressed into service to set of the ap-
pearance Of what is not attractive to the
eve
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-06
Ono Chap aud Two Chapters.
CHAPTER /.


Mamma--DaughteT, weren't yuu sitting
out on the piazza last evening with Harry
Softley for three hours2
Daughter-I was out there with him,
mamma, but didn't think it was 50 long
as that.
Mamma--Of course you didIst; but l
don't want it to occur again.
Daughter--It shan't, mamma
CHAPTIIs n.
Harry-Didn't your mother scold you
for being out so long with me&ast night.
deaIie?
Daughter-Yes, she did. andtI told her
it shouldn't OCCUR again.
Harry-Oh, darling, ara you going to
treat me sog
Dauehter--Of course not, silly. Mamma
was talking about last night How could
sit on the piazza for three hours last
night" agains Tonight amt last night,
Harry.
HarTy-Oh. you lovely thingl
Both-Ool Ool-Detroit Free Dress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-06

prrKBsBURe. Va, August 81 Special i
II was stated in this correspondence some
DAYS ago that by agreement OF counsei the
two suits of Dr. j. @. MerriWeather ana Dr-
n n Nefriweather. of Tennessee. for
s5 GOO each against the Norfolk and west
arm RAILROAD Company were to be dis,
missed. The amount OF damages agIee4i
upon by counsel for the plaintiffs TO DO palo
by the railroad company was pald lilS
mornine. The counsel for the plainnns
wore Messrs William X. Mchenney ana Al
eSander Hamilton. of Petersburg. J saw
MIR. McKenney and asked MIN 10 tell me
what sum was paid by the railroad company,
but ne politely declined 20 DO so, but When
pressed he said that they were very well sat
isfed Nh George s. Bernard represented
the railroad company.
The trouble out of which these suits grew
occurred about the middle Of June, 1871, on
a passenger train on the Norfolk and West
ern railroad about two and hall miles
from Wakefield station, between Con
ductor FarrAr and the MerriweatheTs. Con-
duotorfarrar telegraphed TO Petersburg foT
the arrest of the two doctors on the arrival
of the train here, which was done. and they
were subsequently brought before the
mayor. who dismissed the warrants on the
ground that no offense had been committed
In Petersburg. Shortly after their arrests
the Merriweathers instituted suits against
the railroad company.
The congregation of the First Baptist
church in this city have granted their pastor
Rev. H. w. Battle, a vacation OF SIX weeks,
which he is now spending at Cobb's Island.