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Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Tho Penalty of Greatness.

1t is from-his work that great man de-
rives his satisfaction. A great man desires
to do great work. 1t IS natural that he
should like his work to receive the appro-
baton of those whose appreciation is worth
having. The mass of the people of this
world are eternally playing the game of
follow my leader. 1t is not unlikely that
he will receive the at least simulated APP
probation of a number of people whose ap
probation is not worth having, and these
are the people who will extort from him
the penalties of greatness-yes, to the ut
most farthingi Reople of this sort seem to
feel species of proprietorship in the man
whom they profess to admire; they crack
the whip and they expect him instantly to
dance. If he is dramatic author, these
are the sort of people who call him before
the curtain--and won't they hiss him if he
declines 90 come? Ii he is politician, these
are the sort of people who want him to ex-
press his opinion ON the condition of NADIA
gascar-at any rate upon post card-and
don't they vote against him if he won'tp
If he is an author they want his auto
graph, his photograph, a presentation copy
of his works, his verdict upon their hand
writing, upon things in general and upon
5000 pages of their MS.-and won't they
worry him till they attain the object of
their hearts desire If he is'a painter
just sketch. An ac,or-an order now and
then A singer-a free song at their tat
home" A poet--a few impromptu verses
in their album. An inventor-the secret
of-well, at least one of his inventions. A
general--a leg up for Harry. A bishop
oh, won't he offer prayer. There is only
one thing which these people do not want
in connection with the great men whom
they profess to admire-they don't want 80
let them alone--All the Year Round.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Money Lenders in Europe.

The continental monts de piete had their
origin in the Italian monti di pieta, large
numbers of which were founded in Italy
throughout the Sixteenth century, and the
objects of which were, in the first instance
essentially charitable, the avowed purpose
of the institution being to counteract the
injurious effect of usury by lending money
on deposits at an almost infinitesimal rate
of interest The Franciscan monks were
the first to lend money on goods, and in 1915
they were allowed by the pope to receive a
moderate amount of interest; but in pro-
cess of time the Italian monti di pieta be-
came extensive banking corporations,
which were occasionally plundered or half
ruined by forced loans exacted by tyran-
nical princes, and sometimes brought to
entire collapse by injudicious finaH&al
speculations-Lon Telegraph.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
A Faded Bunch of VioIets.

Il know mother out in the west end
who has many household treasures" says
a St. Louis minister, 'but above all her
silver and china she cherishes most little
picture frame, not more than four inches
square, which contains faded bunch of
violets with dead Marguerite and a white
bow of ribbon for a centerpiece.
''It is an insignificant bit of furniture,
but it represents to her one of the most
hallowed memories. Many years ago a
beautiful baby was born to her, and after
few years of joy and sunshine it passed
away. As it lay in its tiny coffin. with its
blue eyes wide open and the sunshine of
an autumn day gliding its already golden
hair, somebody placed in its waxen fingers
a bunch of sweet violets, with Marguer-
te and bow of white ribbon. Before the
funeral day the flowers drooped and faded,
and the mother took them and put them in
little frame.
Probably it wouldn't signify much to
you and me, but no man will undertake to
say how much love and hope and ambition
lie among those faded flowers. st. Louis
Republic
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
A Lively bridegroom.


smile as call to mind the day when
married a well known jockey to an
equally popular baronet's daughter.
How he did make the money fiyl He
gave me diamond pin, my clerk got a
five pound note, and the two witnesses,
both sporting men, 'tenner' each.
Some of the terms he used were decidedly
horsy. For instance, he referred af-
fectionately to his love as a ''smart little
filly; little bit skittish; wants careful
jockeyship, but demon when she gets
the bit in her mouth, and yet the smart
est in the field"
'Look at the rare style she comes to
the post!" he joyfully cried, as the lady
walked up the room; and "now we're
under starters orders!" as commenced
the ceremony.
When | asked the lady if she would
stale this lnan.' etc., and she answered
in IL clear voice Il WILL" he remarked,
"Tal,es tae fence like daisy" and on
putting tlic sanlo question to him the
answe: aas. Its 20 to on Will"
When all was over and they were
hitched into donble harness, he flung
his aylns around her and kissed her i'm
pulsiyely; then turning to us all as
we stood smiling he sententiously re-
marked, .'Rattling good finish" AS
my jockey friend left the room and en-
tered the carriage he whispered, "Back
my mount for the Chester cup next
week." IdidZit won.-A Register in
London Tit-Bits.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
A MaruIIise and "A Mandolin.

The Marquise Lanza's nameis often seen
in connection with the mandolin, an in
strument for which she has great fonds
ness. In an article which she recently con.
tributed to the press on Mandolin Play
ing for Women" she says that the man
dolin is so small and delicate that it should
never be played without the background
of an accompaniment. Most of the music
that is arranged for the mandolin has a
piano score attached Then she adds:
"There is a quality in the sounds evoked
from the mandolin that can be drawn
from no other instrument. It's music ap-
peals to the sympathies and touches the
soul. New York Press.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Well Meant Advice.

Well meant advice is sometimes depress-
ing. 1t is wise to think twice before ad-
ministering it. One of its less happy as
poets is an unconscious revelation of our
counselor's unfattering opinion of u.s. A
lady who had taken just and modest salts
faction in the fact that she was unfailingly
careful not to hurt any ones feelings, and
not to err in matters of tact, was once dis
mayed by this piece of advice from friend,
"When you visit the Duncans do not ask
for Mrs. Duncan"
"No," said the lady meekly, but wonder
ing little.
"No, do not ask. She is in an insane
asylum. 1t is sad subject with the fam
lily of course. / thought l had better tell
you for fear you would ask, and when they
evaded it you would press the question"
Press the question! Had she ever been
known to ''press" a personal question? she
asked herself in some disturbance of mind,
but she felt less concerned after she heard
the Duncans make this comment on her
friend, ''She is such well meaning wom-
an that no one lays it up against her that
she is little inquisitive. youths Com.
panior,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Paving with Rubber Blocks.

Some new ideas have lately attracted
attention in the matter Of pavements.
Among these is the paving of a bridge
by German engineer with india. rub
Der, the result having been SO satisfac-
tory as to induce its application on a
much larger scale, a point in its favor
being that it is more durable than
asphalt and not slippery.
In London section of roadway under
the gate leading to the departure plat
form of the st. Pancras terminus has for
some time past been paved with this
material, with the effect of deadening
the sound made when being passed over
on wheels, besides the comfortable elias
ITCHY afforded to foot passengers.
York SCll.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
The Old Police Tax.

The chief authorities of towns in past
ages incurred much responsibility. At
Ripon we have good example of their
liabilities. Here formerly, after the
blowing of horn at 8 o'clock at night,
and until sunrise next morning, if a
house were robbed, and the owner and
his servants had taken proper precau-
tions for its safety, the wakeman had to
make good the loss sustained. Each
householder paid an annual tax of two
pence if he had one door, and fourpence
if he had two doors to his dwelling, for
maintaining watch over the city. The
tax has long since been discontinued,
but the horn is still blown at night
London Tit-Bits
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Meats Preserved by Freezing.

A distinction in preserving is that tin
ming, drying and curing are definite in
their action and are intended to produce
more or less durable effects, while freezing
is, thus far, purely temporary form OF
treatment, applied principally during Pc
riods of transport.
Another distinction is that while drying
usually damages animal substances
Though it is applicable without bad conse-
quences to many fruits and vegetables), and
while the various forms of curing have the
inconvenience of communicating a special
taste to the matters treated by them, both
timing and freezing have now been car
ried to such perfection of execution, that
in most cases they engender no ill effects
whatever.
1t is true that beef is injured somewhat
by freezing, but mutton is not, partly be-
cause the texture of beef is more open than
that of mutton, and therefore more access
ible to exterior influences, but mainly Be-
cause, while sheep are frozen whole and
are protected by their skin against the di-
rect contact of cold with their inner flesh,
beef is cut up into quarters, and cut sur
faces Gnstead of skin) are exposed to coag-
ulation Freezing is, however, still in its
infancy, and much more may be expected
from it in the future than it has achieved
in the past.-Blacl woods Magazine.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
DIR. Dollinger on Tobacco.

Driven into an inn by a shower in one Of
his walks, the late DR.. Dollinger, of Ger
many, was greatly annoyed by the conduct
of some young men, who swore at the
weather, smoked and called impatiently
for beer.
Tobacco and alcohol are demoniacal
powers" said Dollinger, half in jest and
half in earnest. Smokers are barbarians.
The eternal smoking of pipes and cigars by
our forefathers doubtless helped to bring
about the short sight which has now be-
come hereditary in Germany. Tobacco
smoking is the ruin of society and of chival-
rous conduct toward women"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
THE pEsuTANTE.

The rosebud falters at the ballroom door
For one small moment, shrinking, she'd re-
tire;
Fain leave the scenes which for the nonce in
spire
Smooth and as slippery as the virgin ice,
Swims like sun before her dazzled gaze.
What sees she to alright? This paradise
Has been her hope, her dream, these many
days.
One moment more she wavers, but the hand
And voice of chaperon in reprimand
Encourage. So, boldly plunsiag in,
She joins the general gay and happy din.
Sweet bud, the glow of Pleasures exercise
Exalts her beauty in our ravished eyes.
j. w. Schwartz in Kate Fields Washington.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Bring ON Your Bear.

Josh Billings spent number of sum-
mers at famous White mountain hostel
ry at the foot of Mount Washington.
On the way to Emerald pool, one of the
numerous ''points of interest" near the ho-
tel, this natures nobleman had improvised
a spring of crystal purity, and embellished
it with some of his inimitable verses and
the warning:
Whoever steals this little cup
Will by bears be eaten up.
One day the cup was missing. On the
piece of birch bark below the poets lines
some thirsty soul had written:
The cup is gone, l don't know where,
And now, Josh Billings, bring on your bear.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Con AuOre.

The barroom loafer had eaten 1876 big
oysters in forty minutes, and thereby had
won wager for a professional sport who
had backed him to the extent of fifty dol.
lars.
"You needn't have exerted yourself SO
much," said the sporting man, rolling up
his winnings in a compact wad and pocket
ing the pile '"The bet was that you could
eat 175 oysters in an hour"
81 knowit, boss" replied the oyster eater
apologetically, "but hadn't had anything
to eat for four hours, and I was hungry. y
Chicago Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
A waning from the Child.

A three-year- little girl was taught to
close her evening prayer, during the tenn
porary absence of her father, with land
please watch over my papa" 1t sounded
very sweet, but the mothers amusement
may be imagined when she added land
you better keep an eye on mamma too.''-
Exchange.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Reply by Return.

A country woman stood half an hour in
front Of the postoffice, gazing all the while
at the letter box.
"What are you doing here all this timer"
inquired one of the clerks.
"Why, 1 dropped a letter in there and am
waiting for reply" y."-Bauern-K Kalender.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
No Limit.

. The orthodox clergyman of a New Eng
land village, recently placed 10 a trying po-
sition, acquitted himself with unusual
caution, if not with perfect success. The
occasion was the funeral OF Mr.. Follet,
the third husband of Mrs. Follet, wom-
an much younger than he. The Follets'
regular clergyman was away at the time
of Mr.. Follet's death. In this emergency
the family called upon the orthodox clergy
man, who was almost stranger. A neigh
Dor instructed him hastily as to the admi-
rable qualities of the deceased and his fam
lily relations.
During the funeral discourse no outsider
would have suspected that the clergyman
had not been lifelong friend of the late
Mr.. Fo1let. When he came to mention the
widow in his prayer, however, it was evi-
dent that his data had become somewhat
confused. He said, "And now we COM
mend to thy care this widowed handmade,
who has been bereaved again and again
and again''-then hesitating en instant he
added, "and perhaps again. Argonaut.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Atcliisnn Snciefy.

We imagine from the looks of the women
who are in society that it must be a great
deal easier to stay at home and scrub than
it is to wear tight dresses to afternoon
teas and say polite things and laugh at
foolish jokes.-Atchison Globe.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Quite the Contrary.

Daughter-Pa. did my friend call on you
last evening to get your ultimatum in the
matter of his suit?
Pale did.
Daughter-And you expressed yourself
with your whole soul, hope.
Pa-On the contrary, my dear, ex-
pressed him with my whole sole.-Boston
Courier
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25

lust as the monks of the Roman church
in Europe devoted attention to making in
struments for measuring time, SO the
Buddhist llamas, at an earlier period, were
similarly engaged in their silent retreats.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25

The largest sum ever paid for dog was
that given by the Late ''Fritz' Emmett, the
actor, who paid $1,000 for the largest ST.
Bernard in the world. The dogs name
was Plinlimmon.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25

1t is worth while to remember that there
are other qualities that an employer val
ues more than the tactless and independ-
ent self assertion that is commonly known
as "pushn
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25

One English football club is said to pay
$4,000 year in wages to it's players, while
another team buys over mile of bandages
annually.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25
Our Home Brew.

Maier & Zobelein's Lager, fresh from. the
brewery, on draught In all the principal sa-
looms, delivered promptly In bottles or fsgs.
once and Brewery. 444 AliRo st. Telephone u
Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-25

In hot climates Roman soldiers wore
sandals; in cold regions they were provided
with excellent leather shoes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
A CUTTING ARRAY.

A cutting ARRAY occurred on East Doug
las avenue, near Emporia, last evening be-
tween and O'Clock in which one man
got pretty badly slashed. A well-known
character named Don Cramer was divorced
from his wife SEINE time ago. after which
it seems that Mrs. Cramer had formed a
streug attachment for other male com
panies. Last evening as the woman and a
man named Gregory were walking down
Douglas avenue, Don CrsmeF caught sight
Of them aud without any further notice he
went in on Gregory with large butcher
knife. He stabbed at his opponent several
times when Gregory showed fight and sue
ceeded in knocking his assailant down.
Quite a crowd had collected and a police
man was called TO the scene, who, with
the aid of Officer Harmon succeeded in
parting the two now thoroughly enraged
men. Gregory was bleeding profusely aud
upon investigation it was found that he
had been badly cut in the thigh. DR.. Ed
Whitlcck was called 10 the scene and
dressed the wounds. Cramer was arrest
cd aud is now comfortably lodging in Jail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
rnn GREAT DAY.
Columbian Day Tomorrow Everybody WIN
Celebrats-Some PointsrA

The parade which will take place tomor.
row night vii! ke the grandest ever seen
in the State. Marshal Hettingcr has pub
lished the order of march In another col.
umn. and BY referring to It the reader may
Judge Of tbs msgnifcsucs Of the demon.
stration. Riding horses are getting TO b.
scarce, and those who are TO participate IT,
the parade, mounted, would do well 10 Sc.
to getting horses.
II is earnestly requested and urged thai
all business men burn colored lights g
front OF their places of business. in ordel
that the parade may receive good light
All merchants and others are also request
ed TO decorate in an appropriate names.
The hsmbeau clubs and torch bearers oil
the political parties will participate In the
parade rs citizens, and no distinction will
be made with reference 10 which party
they belong. Republicans. Democrats and
Populists will march side by side as Amer.
lean citizens.
Let all taking part meet nc the places
specified promptly. % that there vii, Be NJ
drag. ~ the procession will move promptly
at the hour named,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
The PHANTOM pgfLL

The phantom drill given under the au-
spices of the Y. Z. 5. e. +. Of the Central
Christian church was a grand success,
which cannot be expressed in words. ow-
log TO threatening weather not more thsn
one hundred were present. BIZ. Joe Ksts
was called upon to render an Instrumental
solo. which he did in q very eredissbse
manner. DIR. Hoss then rccited poem
called the Bell. after al e.oqaea: intro
dnetion be began IN very plsssisg man
ner TO reeite IL A vocal solo by Mis- Ida
Beam: which was loudly spp.aadsG- Miss
Florence Flowers sag song IN such =
manner fhst she was compelled TO rep~=t
it. 50 we'll did she please aadi~nce The
lights bryan 10 grea dim. aud The phaa-
toms b<gaa the fr;iI, which vas very EN-
serlasniug. Then followed social nour
winch ali eajoyes hugely
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
APPOINTMENTS.
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS FOR oCroBE1

Oct. II, Goddard-G. w. Clement and w.
s. Morris.
oct, il, Bayneville-w. L. sturdevant and
j. r. Sites.
Oct. 10. Garden PIANO., H. Bentley and
others.
Oct. 10. o. X. school house. Delano Tp.-P.
A Rohrbaugh and w. L Sturdevant.
Oct. 20. Derby-Rodolph Hatfeld and John
Oct 20, Maize-O. H. Bentley and others.
Oct. q. Gypsum TIP, Franklin school house
j. Z. Henley and o. II Bentley.
Oct. u, Sackett school house,. d. Davis
and others.
Oct. %. Cheney-O. II. Bentley and Others
Oct. "A, Valley Center-W. Z. Stanley and
Oct. "a. Viola-o. II. Bentley and Others.
Oct. -. Ooatville-A. r. Museller and Will
Oct. p, Bentley-O. H. Bentley and others.
Oct. %. Alton TIP, school district l09-J. E.
Henley and w. ?. Campbell.
Oct. %, Ohio TIP, Center school house,. S.
and w S. Morris.
Oct. %, Anness-J. E. Henley and j. r.
Sites.
Oct: q. Haysville-w. s. Morris and Will
lam Glass
Oct q, Kechi Up. vandergrif school house
Oct. q. Maize-A. Il. Museller and William
Glass.
Oct. %. Mulvane-w. P. Campbell and T. c.
Oct. IS, Furley-A r. Museller and j. W.
Adams.
Oct. %, Greenwich-O. II. Bentley and
others.
Oct. % Center school house-A. R. Museller
William Glass
Oct. 90, Garden Plain. w. Adams and W.
6. Morris,
Oct 81 Cbeney-W. E. Stanley and W..
Campbell.
Oct. 81, Goddard-G. w. C. Jones and J. r.
Sites
Nov. ], Peck. E. Henley and w. s. Nor
ris
Nov ., Derby-J. d. Davis and others.
Nov. =, Andale-J. r. Hallowell and Otto
Eckstein.
Nov 9, Valley Center-R. Hatfield and J. F.
d. Casey.
Nov. 3, Clearwater-W. E. Stanley and E.
3. Jewett.
Nov 3, st. Marks r. Halloweu and o.
q. Eckstein.
Nov. 4. Greenwich. E. Henley and John
w. Adams.
Nov 4. Grant Tp, Park school house-R.
Hatfield and Otto Eckstein.
Nov. 4. Bentiey-A. Il. Muscular and Geo.
w. c. Jones.
Nov. 8, Mt. Hope-w. E. Stanley and J. f.
d. Casey.
Nov. s, Seltzer Springs. E. Henley and T.
c. Wilson.
Nov. z. Oatville-J. E. Henley and w. p.
Campbell.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
PRACTICAL COOKERY.

ITO be good cook means the economy OF
our gIeai-grandmothers and the science Of
modern chemists. ~-R1skia.
Mrs Emma P Ewing Of the school Of
cookery at Chautauqua. n. Y, will again
visit Wichita, and give us an entirely new
course, consisting o. eight lessons on vsri-
oas subjects, which will be indicated On
programs which viii shortly be issued.
On Tuesday night. Nov. j. Mrs Ewing
viii give free lecture on Cookery and
Christianity The place ia which this
lecture Is 10 be given will &c made known
later.
Mrs Ewing's name represents the per-
sonality of one Of she most gifted and
versatile teac hers known 10 the science q.
the household. Her aim Is 10 teach box
10 obtain tue best results. with the iess.
expenditure of tfsne aud money. and fhe-<
who are familiar with her lectures and
l-ssoas know full well their p-scticaI
nxolsre and their iaes;imsbse value
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
4hr 1ita Hau Eagle: ghnrsaan orug 0rtober 20 1892

been interfered with, particularly his
right to express his political opinions. He
referred to John Martin ~ having q
dream OF being United Sfates senator, and
showed how absurd the notion was He
said that Jerry Simpson was tho man
selected for senator, but thought there
was Supreme Ruler above who will, out
of His goodness and mercy. save the state
from the curse and calamity Of another
Alliance legislature.
Colonel Harris is . fine speaker and with
earnestnsss cropping out in very sentence
he is very convincing. He spoke for two
hours, and when he expressed his inten-
ton of ceasing over 100 men shouted: go
on, 90 on
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20

Some OF tie Democrats 81 wschs:a pre-
fessd 80 tsesi~ve fhas Jerry Simpson sever
inside sse expresslca s.srsbufesi to bim
touching The Das,os gang That's nj: we;.
enough ter such Democratic IS desire 70
vote for this cefsus<r OF ksasss. bat ssr
Amos iiiDi sf valiant ksn-. ar ID A.
Res. = SANTA Fe 6rsdsxaszs. sua-k< A.
ssssis k~q Of Erie. Kaz. All beard him
sud Al ~ssl tr qualified tE4s ns sssd s4ss
shAs ssisk
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20

oUADRo-CENTGNNIAL CELEBRATION.
Monday evening, Oct. "a. at the First
Presbyterian church. Splendid music by
n large chorus Of voices, assisted by an ex-
cellent orchestra. Lecture by Rev. David
Winters: Columbus; the Man and His
Discoveries, From Nineteenth Century
Standpoint" You should GO
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-10-20
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

I. II. +. Goode. acting mayor of the city
of Wichita, by the power vested in me by
law, do hereby proclaim and set aside Fri
day, the 21st day ST October. A. d, 1892, as
holiday, and hereby request sill citizens
to observe the day in proper manner be-
coming the 4G0th anniversary of our
country's birth.
.. Witness my hand this 18th day of Octo-
Der, A. ID. 1892. II. T. GooDE,
Acting Mayor of Wichita.
Attest: FRED SCHATTNER, City Clerk.