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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
A CITY OF DWARFS.
Pigmies Who Dwell In the Mountains c
south America.

Pigmies Who Dwell In the Mountains OF
South America.
In a quaint old geography which
once had the good fortune to own, the
western coast of South America was
decorated with tiny figures of men and
women, among whom meandered the
words: ''The Land of the Pigmies ~
More modern maps make no mention of
such people, and [ had forgotten that l
had ever believed in their existence,
when 1 happened lately to come upon
them again.
A few months ago, perched on the
summit of one of the highest of the Pc
ruvian Andes, were discovered the
ruins of a wonderful Pigmie city, the
home of race of dwarfs; and some of
its most interesting relics-all that were
transporta ble-are now on their way
northward, to find resting place in
our national museum, at the Smith
sonian Institute in Washington.
From these discoveries it appears that
the old belief in tiny race, inha biting
the lowlands on the Pacific coast, was
well founded. There the little people
lived, unmolested, so far as we know,
for an indefinite time, until they were
at last driven back upon the mountains
by larger and stronger race. Then
they built and occupied the deserted
city which to-day eXcites our wonder
This city of the past is built with
great care, fifteen thousand feet above
the level of the sea, surrounded by a
wall twelve feet high and tn rec feet
thick. Ia its center is a high rock,
crowned by the citadel, which is still
in fair state of reservation
The houses were all flat-roofed, COW
cred with fiat pieces of stone overlaid
with earth TO keep out the rain. Each
stood distinct from its neighbors, and
opened into the common COURTYARD,
which had a single gateway into the
nearest street. The street was abouttwo
feet wide. From three OF the courts
openings have been found, leading down
into round rooms, six feet in diameter,
unlighted and dreary, which may have
been used as dungeons.
In another part of the little city have
been found several mummies of adults
One of them is twenty-seven inches tall
an acknowledged chief and ruler,
perhaps, by virtue of his ma estic height
and bearing!
When did the little people live? How
long ago did their carefully built homes
fall into decay? What was their doom?
How strange it seems that after-it NAV
be-thousands of years they should live
again for us, and the last tokens of
their existence be brought to excite the
attention of the newest nation of the
worldl-Youth's Companion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
An rneonveniea. Game

Kent-Do you ever play tennis with
your big brother
Neely-Sometimes but don't ike 20.
because when a bail gets lost. he sits
down and smokes while lool. for it
EarDe-'s Young PeoplT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

A Narrow Escape.-Miss Y. Pense
Papa, what's the meaning of souve-
nir?" Mr.. y. Pense tapprehensively)
Standardization. It's French word.
my dear, meaning in bad taste, rank,
snide." -Jeweler's Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
The Acme of Bliss.

Cholly-My brother is in luck Hes
got place as foor-walkah in dry
goods store lie is there sixteen hours
day.
Awther-l cawn't see the luck
Cholly-You cawn't? Why. his pawnts
Fan nevah bag at the knees
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

It's getting so with me" remarked
practical farmer, that it isn't until
the hay days are all over that feel as
if the hey-dey of my existence had ar
rived Boston Courier.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Nothing Between En-.

Landlady-Do you notice a flavor of
the box about these strawberries, Mr..
Wadsleigh?
Wadsleigh - Not with the berries.
ma am; l noticed it in the short-cake
yesterday, though.
Landlady-In the short-cake?
Wadsleigh-Yes, ma'am: top and bot
tom so close ogether.-Chicago News
Record.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
4 Happy Plan.

SAMMY wish that biographies
and arithmetics had lots of pictures in
them
Teacher-Why so?
Sammy-Then there wouldn't be so
much printing, and we wouldn't have
SO much 10 learn in each--Harper'
@-~lug People
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Identified.

The Countess Dc RlgeuF." heart.
"Arsricac-ssrse western tOEn--
Tie feiyninz fssiis''-I iookee and knew
By cd scaooinlzte. SaEs4atl-. Brown
-Psck
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Wrongly NAMED.

Butcher Boy don't see why they
call these scales sseelyArdA
Butcher-"hy don't We?
Boy-They cont steal yardA they
steal ounces GOOD News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Significant.

Wife (who is without girl)-Why,
the atmosphere of this kitchen is blue
What causes il?
Husband )who has been trying TO get
breakfastl i have just burnt my fin
gers--N Y. Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

Are you lover of nature?" she
asked, as they stood looking at the
lovely and understanding landscape.
"Yes," he replied, nature as she en-
hibits herself in you" Then to em-
phasize his declaration he threw his
arm around natures waist and kissed
her lips, while the birds in the branches
overhead broke into a fresh pecan of
joy.-N. Y. Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

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Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
Outline Of Our Policy for this Year !!

We have lust concluded stock-taking Our business
wear closed evening is meet for to saw word
to our patrons We commenced business in Los Angeles
in November 1881 then he smallest
house business cash. price, and that lowest
new to this community. 1t took-could not help but take
failing house the City of the Angels has been solid
growth with the community and its wants. We have been
honest and candid in the treatment of patrons Orr
merchandise yours you wanted it. If YOU could do
better in price quality ready to EXCHANGE
refund your money Have treated you with 1bera1itv
unheard of by other merchants We advertise
inform you of what have and receive dav
We never misrepresent msquote values We have
received through method of merchandising the pub1c
confidence That's what aimed at We want Won to
and feel that the merchandise you buy of us the
best in quality and the cheapest for the price is possible
to SELL We you to realize that goods the best
prices the lowest and that you trade with us rev
ing upon guarantee that it and you do bet
ter have no hesancy in asking refund your money
and take back wares Your money awaits YOU at anv
time that satisfied with the value receive
We for all classes of trade Our merchandise is
adapted the rich well the poor We carry stock
of third of million dollars. You find velvets from
soc yard to S. You find dress goods from 12Nc to
s. yard and in every department No what
the price the best value for the money capable of
chasing. The only of is price We
do business ratio of profit based upon commits
sion. Our net earnings investment is
That what charge you for capital and services
certainly very modest is not? Considering that the
placed interest without any exeron would
bring and per We constantly decreasing the
ratio of profit goods each that business
creases and it your interest we'll to give
much of your patronage you for it lessons the
cost of merchandise you.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
TAHITI ORANGE TREES,
AN INTERESTING CASE FOR OR.
CHARDISTS ON TRIAL.
A Difference of Opinion as to Green and
Purple Scale.

The Tahiti orange tree case, on trial
before Judge Mckinley in the superior
court, will be ready for argument today.
Yesterday Harry Meserve was placed on
the stand, and testified that he was
familiar with the orange trees at the
North Pomona nurseries of his father,
which had been imported from the
island of Tahiti. These trees had been
affected with the green scale, but they
had destroyed all of them by gassing
the trees. On cross-examination he said
that the trees at San Pedro had been
gassed and also dipped, but their efforts
to destroy the scale had thus far proved
Intellectual.
r. W. Latham testified that he had
been actively engaged in the nursery
business since 1874. He knew the Ia
hiti orange trees which had been planted
at the North Pomona nurseries. There
were 1000 trees there, and in company
with DR.. Dunn he had inspected the
trees one afternoon and had found no
live scale on them, after they had been
disinfected. He had seen the remains
! VI but uedQ hCdlt Ou tlGS6 CTG65. I16
maintained that the scale on the Tahiti
orange trees now at San Pedro were not
green scale but purple scale, and he had
seen the same scale on the trees at AL
hambra. He did not claim to be an ex-
| pert on scale.
Professor Coquillet testified that the
green scale was not as easy to discover
as the red, white or purple scale on
orange trees, on account of it being much
the same color as the trees in which it
is found.
Professor Alexander Craw testified as
to the cause of knots and excrescences
on orange trees, and said that the ex-
crescences on the sample of one of the
Tahiti orange trees at San Pedro, which
was produced in court, was not caused
by green scale or any kind of scale.
This morning the case will be up
again for argument and great deal OF
interest is manifested by horticulturists
as to the possible result of the trial.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
DRESS GOODS.

We have just received some of the
spring novelties in dress patterns, in
price $3.50, $40, $l2, SIS and $23.98.
In the new ch Manageable silks we have
a very choice line, both in plains and
figures.
In printed midas we have splendid
silk at 45c, and very choice line at
74c and S5c.
In black dress goods our stock is ex-
ceptionally complete, and every express
and freight train brings new things to
add to its luster. We may quote at 75c
an exquisite quality of black sicilians A
inches wide, as heavy as board, and a
quality usually sold at $1.25.
In colored dress goods we have line
at 25c that is matchless in value.
At 35c we offer specially line of SO
inch, all wool camel's hair stripes, with
long shaggy camel's hair; goods worth
621ac.
at 49c we offer dress goods in 40 and
"A inch striped, plaid and plain, foreign
and domestic; goods that are phenome-
nally cheap.
Our lines at 75c and 81 in striped
plaids, plains and fancies, are worth
your while looking at; cash buys our
goods and sells them, and he generally
has great power both ways.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
DOM ESTJCS.

As we have only one price, you know
it by tie first expression of our sales
people. Judging by the number who
leave our counters and return to get our
merchandise, we know we're way down.
You can buy domestics as cheap from us
as you can from the manufacturer. We
get an inside discount that smaller deal.
ers do not get, and that's our profit. Is
there another domestic department in
this town 120 feet long? Come in when
you will, you'll find more customers in
our stores at the same moment than
you will in any other two.
Masonville A bleached muslin, S1sc
Fruit of the Loom A bleached mus
lin, SIC.
Lonsdale "A bleached muslin, SIC.
Best Indigo blue calicos, 20 yards 81
Dress prints, best styles, 20 yards ST.
Outing fannels, best quality, 121sc.
Dress style ginghams, 614c.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Why don't you come in and learn
more OF this stock? It's whooping
big one, tell you. Now, as TO price,
why, if you only knew it, no one is in
with us. If you ask we'll be pleased to
take you through our basement. We
carry more reserve stock down there
than is displayed in any two furnishing
stores in this town.
We sell today mems scarlet all-wool
shirts or drawers at $1.25; cost $3.50 to
manufacture.
We sell today mems full fashioned
seamless wool underwear at $1.75; cost
So to manufacture.
Our lines of neckwear are very cheap
for quality.
Our underwear at 25c, 35c and 45c are
surprising value.
In mems hose, our 10c sock-we have
cases OF them come to US regularly, 80
many each month-it's been compared
by manufactures, but no one has been
able to compete with it. ~
Our 15c seamless sock beats all.
Full finished socks at l21ac; why, we
laugh at competition.
Our 25c and 35c fast black is sledge-
hammer value.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03

Richard D. Baker of Seattle is at the
Hollenbeck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thacher of Pueblo, Colo ;,
are at the Nadeau.
o. A. Cole and Mrs. E. Cole of Water
town, Wis, are at the Hollenbeck.
Mr.. M. G. Savage, relation of Potter
Palmer ofChicago, is at the Nadeau.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Jackson of Wash
ington. d. c., are at the Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Mckinney of st.
Joseph, Mo-, are at the Westminster.
Mrs. VIM. Foster Brown of Brooklyn,
N. Y, is registered at the Hollenbeck.
E. j. Baldwin was in the city today
looking after general business matters.
B. M. Lombard and 1. L. Atkinson OF
Portland, Oregon, are at the Hollen-
beck.
DR.. HI. M. Harrison of Bushnell, ILL.,,
bi chloride of gold practitioner, is at
the Westminster.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Mcfarland and G.
Louis Mcfarland of Washington, D. c.,
tourists, are at the Hollenbeck.
Police Commissioner and Assistant
Postmaster T. A. Lewis and wife are in
San Francisco on weeks visit.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03

The sneak thief now confined in the
city Jail who has been acting the lunatic
during the last few days has afforded
considerable interesting material during
the last few days. The mind-reader,
Mr.. Tyndall, now in the city, has taken
an interest in the case, and has hypnot-
lied the prisoner on two different occa-
sions. The first day, Monday, he
obtained from his subject confession of
series of thefts, but nothing more than
what has already been ascertained by
Officer Goodman. Yesterday, however,
the result was much better. The pris-
oner had formerly given his name as Bill
Dawson, but at yesterdays seance, while
under the hypnotic influence, he said his
name was William Wilde, and that he
had been an inmate of an insane asylum
at Salem, Oregon, under the name
of John Wilde. He had es-
capped, he said, last August, and
had gone to San Francisco, where
he met George Wilson, who had led him
to do some ''work." He had accom-
panied Wilson to this city, and had
done number of jobs here. Wilde
then confessed to several thefts com-
mitted by himself and his associates
which had not been hitherto known.
Among the booty were several articles
which had already been recovered by
Officer Goodman. A lady's neck chain
of gold, a silver watch and a ring set
with magnificent ruby were among the
lot. In addition, Wilde told OF the place
where he had sold copy of Webster g
new international dictionary. The vol
ume was found at the place indicated.
The prisoner also told Tyndall that he
had left his valise in the Golden Gate
saloon. ON San Fernando street, and the
bag was found in exactly the place de-
scribed. Wilde had not eaten anything
since his arrest, but after his hypnotic
treatment he INDUCED in hearty meal.
Clerk Mofit, for Chief Glass, tele-
graphed to L. L. Rowland, superin-
tendent of the insane asylum at Salem,
Oregon, asking him whether an inmate
named John Wilde had escaped from
that institution in August. The reply
read: "He is now out of our jHrisdic-
tiOn,"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
SHOES.

2Ox1O0 feet of our store is devoted to
shoes. We carry only the best makes.
In mems shoes we unfurl the banners of
Hanan & Son and Lilly, Brackett & Co.
In ladies' shoes we sail under the colors
of Curtis & Wheeler for fine shoes made
in Rochester. and Ingall C Son, made in
Lynn, Mass. We may have had values
in past years not as good as these.
Every merchant is liable to error or I'M
position. but we guarantee our shoes to
wear and give satisfaction give you an
other pair if they don't or refund your
money. We ask your trade in return
for the best footwear for the least money.
Our line of ladies' shoes at 81 and up
ward is unequaled.
Our children's dongola, patent leather
tip, extension sole, 68, at $l.25: 81 to
101a at 1.50, and ii to at $l.75 ls the
best value in the world.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
HALF BROTHERS AT ODDS.
One Charges the Other With the
Crime of Forgery.

One Charges the Other With the
Crime Of Forgery.
In Justice OWENS court, yesterday,
Harry Williams was bound over for
trial in $1,000 bail, on a charge of for
gerry. The complaining witness was
Reuben Daniels, the colored man who
set his mistress's clothes on fire in a
First-street lodging house some time ago,
and jumped out of the second-story
window, breaking both his legs in the
act.
Daniels appeared in Justice OVENS
court on crutches, and testified against
Williams in most positive and damag-
ing manner. He stated under oath,
that Williams, who is as black as the
ace Of spades, had forged his, Daniels
name to an order for $5 on E. w. Sar.
gent, the lawyer. Daniels had done
some janitor work for Mr.. Sargent, and
Williams took advantage of the fact.
Williams was accordingly held over az
stated. 1t was developed in the testi.
mony that Williams and Daniels are
half brothers.
Daniels has charge of arson pending
against him in Justice Austin's court
and appeared before his honor yester
day. The defendant not having fully
recovered from his injuries, the case wal
set for an examination for Thursday
February 18th.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
He Secures the Affections of May
field Woman.

lie 9eCuIeS the f1ueCIlOuS Oh WAY
field Woman.
During the last two months or 80 a
number of thefts of overcoats have been
reported to the police. The detective
work done on these cases eliminated on
January Both in the arrest of one Felix
Mckenzie, alias Philip Forbes, by De-
tective Hawley. Mckenzie originally
made bis appearance here at the old
"Grsnge" lodging house at Second and
Los Angeles streets, where he rented a
room. A member of the police depart
ment was in the habit of visiting the
place, and was struck by the fact that
McKenzie's hands were always showing
lily-white delicacy, although he
claimed to be mechanic. Officer Good
man, the policeman in question, then
filed description of the man at head
quarters. Mckenzie, otherwise Forbes,
was watched.
A guest at the Jackson hotel, at Third
and Main streets, Mr.. W. Jose, lost a
fine chinchilla overcoat a couple OF
weeks ago and notified the police. De-
tectiye Hawley was put in charge OF the
case and found the coat in a pawn shop.
From the pawnbroker he obtained de-
scription of the man who had brought
in the coat.
Mckenzie has acknowledged, since
his arrest, that he stole fourteen over
coats during his stay here.
McKe emile torul5TiJy kept saloon ans
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
A BOLD SCHEME.
An Alleged Changing of the County
Records.

An Alleged Changing of the County
Records.
B. F. Bragg and Esperanza B. d'Avila
were arrested yesterday on a warrant
issued under charge of forgery. The
woman, instigated by Bragg, it ia
alleged, forged the name of Henry Vejar,
and attempted to change the county
records SO as to correspond to changed
deed. The first record of the deed re-
ferred to was changed by the woman
d'Avila by the insertion of the name OF
Henry Vejar as grantor.
Ghe original deed was made by Manuel
Gotta to Balbina Duarte d'Abila, on June
IL, 1886, and was promptly recorded.
This original deed has been altered by
defendants so as to include Henry Vejar
as grantor. The notarial certificate was
changed the same way.
The deed appears of record twice by
reason OF assignment to Bragg and wife.
On the second record, the defendants
failed to make the change so as to in
clude Vejar. The notary's personal rec
ord, kept as required by law, shows that
Manuel Gotta only was the party grantor
to the deed.
Yesterday the deed was offered for
record the third time to clear up the
title, and the whole story came to light,
the arrests being the result.
Manuel Gotta and B. f. Bragg, also
made affidavit before A. Lindenfeld, no.
tary public, that they were present on
June II, 1886, the date of said deed, and
saw Manuel Gotta and Henry Vejar sign
said deed. Also that they heard both
Gotta and Vejar acknowledge execution
OF the deed at the time before A. Koh-
Ter, notary public.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
NEWS NOTES.

The case OF the United States against
Lancaster will be put on trial in the
circuit court today.
Chief Glass of the police department
desires to ascertain the address of John
Hickey, formerly gardener in Stockton.
Get new map of Los Angeles city by
subscribing for the DAILY HERALD and
paying one months subscription in ad-
vance.
The many friends of J. L. Skinner
will regret to learn that he is confined
to his home with a severe attack of
illness.
MThe suit OF the People against Eckert,
charged with battery, befor Justice
Stanton, has been fixed for trial on
March 1st.
Go and hear DIR. Mary Aliens lecture
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock at the Tenn
perance temple. Subject: A Woman's
Trunk, and What it Contains. Admis-
sion, 25 cents.
Judge Ross, of the United States dis
trict court, gave twenty days additional
time for an answer in the case of the
seizure OF 250 kegs of nails, which were
seized at Redondo some time ago by the
customs officers.
Jack Innes, who of late has superin-
teneed the Nadeau house bar for Sol
Kern, died yesterday morning of apo
plexy. Mr.. Innes was a well-known
and popular character about town, and
his loss will be deeply felt.
The Cohen case was up before Judge
Clark again yesterday, and Attorney w.
HI. Shinn made further progress with
his argument, in which he is establish
2 ing strong legal chain, garnished with
brilliant oratorical periods.
The county board of supervisors have
decided to put in electric bells in the
offices of the supervisors, the district
attorney, and in the janitor's and en-
gineer's rooms. The proposal of S. j.
Reese to do the work was accepted.
An alarm of fire at 10 O'Clock last
evening from box 80 was caused by a
lamp explosion in Red Rice's furniture
store, at No. 40 South Main street. R..
w. McGrew discovered the fire, burst in
the front door and smothered the flames
with blanket. The damage was
nominal.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
BASEMENT DEPARTMENTS.

It's growing. People learn by trial
what we are constantly experiencing.
The most profitable descent you ever
made is when you leave our main floors
for the basement. You find a large as
sortment of crockery, china, glass,
stone, agate, tin, granite and silver
ware, toys, games, bicycles, wagons, tri
cycles, doll and infant carriages. We
have Just received an invoice Of $1,000
worth of baskets OF all kinds. Brown
MANILA wrapping paper, in all sizes,
fret quality, just received carload for
our personal use !, had to take the guam
tity to get price; will sell it in quantity
lots at just what it costs us to lay down.
Here's chance for all merchants in
need OF wrapping paper.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-03
JANUARY DEATHS.
The Board of Health Statistics for the
Past Month.

The Board of Health Statistics for the
Past Month.
The following are the features of the
health officers report for the month OF
January:
Deaths from all causes, 112; typhoid
fever, l; typho-malarial fever, 8; meas
les, l; scarlet fever, l; py@mia, L ;
diarrheal diseases, over years, can
Ger, 1; phthisis pulmonalis. "a tuber-
cular meningitis, l.; meningitis, 2; ap-
oplexy, q diseases of nervous system,
4; diseases of the heart, 6;
bronchitis, 2; pneumonia, 80; dis
eases of the respiratory system, i;
Bright's disease, 6; enteritis, gastritis,
peritonitis, 3; diseases of liver, 2; puer-
peral diseases, 1; inanition and mar
asmus, 8; general debility and asthe-
MIA, 12; dentition, l; accident and
violence, 4.
/ Ages-Under 1 year, 12; to 2 years,
4; 2 to years, q; to 10 years, Q; 10 to
20 years. B.; 20 to 45 years, "a; 65 and
over, 27.
Sex-Male. 68; female, 4S.
Nativity-Los Angeles, 10; Pacific
coast, 10; Atlantic states, 81; foreign
born, 80.
Race-Caucasian, 113; Mongol, 8.
There were 104 births during the
month, of which 40 were male, 54 female
and / colored male.
During the month there were reported
6 cases of diphtheria and 20 of scarlet
fever.