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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
MARRIAGES IN CHINA.
Il Is Not Absolutely Necessary for the
bridegroom to Be Present.

II Is Not Absolutely Necessary for the
bridegroom to BE Present.
A Chinese engagement dates its be-
ginning from the exchange of red cards
between the parents of the contracting
parties These cards in many districts
are immense documents almost the size
of a horse blanket. They are important
for the reason that they are used as evil
dence In case of disagreements in the
future. We seldom hear in China of
broken engagements. Yet if a quarrel
cannot be settled peaceably recourse is
had to the law, and the judge usually
imposes fine upon the party who has
broken the contract The chief Incl
dent in Chinese marriage is the arrival
of the bride in her bridal clothes before
the house of her chosen one That is a
de facto fulflfment of the contract.
The wedding day is determined by the
parents of the groom The imperial
calendar names the lucky days, and on
such days the so-called red celebra-
tons" take place, both in the city and
country The same bridal clothes
may be used several times. In districts
w AClC IL ~ Customary ~ CiOSAoeO
the weddings in the forenoon the
weddings of the co-wives take
place in the afternoon or in the
evening, according to the Ostsiatis-
cher Lloyd. The Chinese thus hope to
make them less important That the
chief part of a Chinese marriage is the
arrival of the bride at the house of the
groom is illustrated again by the fact
that the sons are often married without
being present at their own weddings.
1t is not believed to be fortunate to
change the wedding day when once de-
cided. If the future husband, there
fore, happens to be called away on the
wedding day the marriage takes place
by sending the bride to his house.
Chinese law recognizes seven grounds
for divorce from woman--childless
improper conduct, neglect OF the parent
of the husband, a tendency to steal,
jealousy and incurable disease. A nat
ural consequence of the Importance at
tached in China to male heirs is that,
where they are absent, the husband
marries a co-wife. This, however, is
not general, and is limited to families
of wealth. The bad results of the sys,
tenn are recognized by the Chinese
themselves. The practical Chinese,
therefore, have adopted more simple
way of obtaining heirs-the adoption of
children who belong to side branches
of the family. In this way the family
line is kept intact. In the absence of
male descendants in the side branches
of the family, the sons of strangers are
adopted. The Chinese prefer this meth
cd to marrying second wives.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Children Cry for Pitchers Csstorla,


At the top in the furniture aud
carpet line with more new novel;
ties. fresh style unique attractions and
beautiful goods than ever. Our enormous
stock OF seasonabIe styles h opened and
ready. Such prices and quality we have
never before been able TO offer our custom
ers. A thoroughly frs.-eIass stock, COM
binins quality and elsgznce with prices
strictly fair. Come ia at once and ses the
newest designs aud finest styles OF tho
season in stistic furniture, carpets, etc.
OF every description.
Elegant psrior suits. fire bedroom sets,
never 80 good and never 90 cheap. All
goods at low water mark. Sofas. rockers,
and fancy single pieces, lace curtains, Dor-
tiers. etc, that are a revelation 10 beauty.
merit and ehsapness. The newest IDEAS.
the best goods made. the greatest variety
and the fsirsst figures Prices within tho
reach Of all, and now in the time 70 buY.
Ross great furniture and carpet srnpori-
I'm, ll9 and II y. Main. Elm
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
INTELLIGENT INSECTS.
South American Ants That Cultivate Grass
Own slaves and Use Umbrellas.

South American Ants That Cultivate Grass,
Own slaves and Use Umbrellas.
A recent lecturer on ants and their
ways described those of South America,
who build immense structures and pro-
vide space for the storage of grain.
Wood ants, inhabiting hardwood trees,
divide their houses into forty compart-
ments. Noticing the mining ants, the
lecturer said much might be learned
from their clearly habits and their won
derful sanitary arrangements Some
kinds of ants do not keep cows, but
live entirely ON grain. Mr.. Plunl1et
gave some facts about their interesting
harvesting operations - stating that
they planted and cultivated kind of
grass called the rice and were so adj
vanced in civilization that mailing was
understood by them. Then there are
mushroom growing ants who cultivate
fungus, and others again who use UNI
brellas- Several species make raids on
the black ants, rob them of their
larvae and compel the poor black ants to
be their slaves. In the burying of
their dead ants show wonderful intelli-
gence, having cemeteries, and even bury
their slaves in different place from
,neir masters, and are quite up IN ru-
neral pageantry. In conclusion the
lecturer said that much could be
learned from ant life, in their wonder
full government, sanitary arrangements,
common brotherhood, nursing and care
of the young, temperance and love of
fresh air.
w. F. Liesching, writing in the new
number Of the Selborne Society's Mag
azine on ants in Ceylon, says he saw
one day a string of ants streaming
forth, evidently in search of pastures
new" He fiicked away the leader and
waited to see the result. An immediate
halt was made by the foremost ants,
and a scene of the utmost confusion en-
sued. The ants from behind kept ar
irving at the scene of the catastrophe
and there was soon black crowd of
ants budding and jostling one another.
Some detached themselves from the
main group and took turn round, try
ing to find traces of their leader. At
last the tail end of the line arrived, and
after brief consultation they all started
off again. and a line soon began to I'M
ravel itself from the tangled mass,
moving back to the hole from which
the whole company had so lately start
ed on pleasure bound or labor all in
tent"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

Plymouth Congregational church, cor
nfr Lawrence and Second-Preaching ut
l0:45 a. m. and p. M, by the pastor, Rev.
I. A. Blssell; subjects. Rest" and "The
Story of Elijah, ''tlie last of the SERIES tax
ing up Naiosh's vineyard and the ascen-
lion. Y. P. S. c. E. at p. m. Sabbath
school at IL N. A cordial invitation is
given to all.
West Side Presbyterian-Preachi at
II a. m. and p. m. by the pastor, L. H.
Shane. Sabbath school at 3 p. m. Y. z.
s. G. E. praise sesvice at 7:i5. In the even
ing there will be given the first of series
OF lectures on the Tabernacle" All are
cordially invited.
Lincoln Street Presbyterian church.
Rev. George r. Smith, pastor-Sunday
school at $50 a. M Preaching at IL n. m.
and at p. m. Prayer meeting at So'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended to all.
day school at $50 IA. M: Christian En-
deavor meeting ar Gas p. M; evening serv-
ice s D. m; subject, WHO Owns Heaven?''
Prayer meeting Thursday at p. M; sub
| ject, "A Patriots Prayer" Neh. 1:4-11.
Good music, good audiences aud warm
welcome.
Rev. W. Kendrick will preach in the
Congregational church, corner Riddel and
Fifteenth streets, Sunday, July 90 at
O'Clock p. M; subject, The fall and con-
sequent ruined condition of the whole
race, and the remedy. scientifically inves-
tigated and unfoided, based on revela-
ton from God" Ali are cordially invited,
and especially all the ministers In the city.
as the meeting is at vacant hour, and the
moter passes the church.
"Ba1aam's SIM" and SIS there an Inter-
mediate State?" or Paradise Located. I"
are Pastor Sims themes at the Central
Church of Christ, corner OF Market and
Second streets. You are welcome.
Reformed church, corner of Topeka
avenue and Lewis street-Sunday school
school at $40 a. m, preaching service at
IL a. m. and p. M. young peoples meet
ing at p. m. Visitors welcomed.
United Presbyterian church, corner of
Ohio and First street, Rev. James A.
Lawrence, pasror-Morning sevice at IL a.
m. Subject: "The Son of Man Lifted
Up" AT the close of the morning sermon
the Lords supper will be dispensed. Pre-
pa-atory service this afternoon at 2.30
Evening service at g. Sabbath school at 10
a. M. Y. P. S. c. E. at p. m, junior c.
E. at D. m. Thursday, followed by the
prayer meeting of the congregation at s..
All of our services are growing in interest
and numbers and you are invited to come
and enjoy the blessings with us.
First Baptist church corner of Topeka
avenue and First street in Y. NJ. c. A.
auditorium. Rev Ellis NJ. Jones, pastor
Preaching at 1870 a. M, Sunday school at
10 NJ, young peoples meeting at 7 p IN.
At 8 o'clock the B. Y. p. Z. will give the
second illustrated lecture on Missions
The stereopticon will be used and some
fifty views will be put on the canvas. Sab,
bath will be the last service before the
pastor takes his vacation. You are in
yited to attend all these services
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-,-,----<4As:5 THE CHURCHES.

Wright mission, corner of Eighteenth
street and Topeka avepue-Sabbath school
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock; Junior En-
deavor society at 4 o'clock; Y. p. S. G. E..
at I O'Clock; preaching service at o'clock,
subject-"Sileut Sermons" On Wednes-
day evening at s o'clock there will be a
Gospel song service at which Rev. G. S.
Nusbaum, pastor of the Emporia Avenue
M. E, church of this city, will preach. All
who can possible do so should by all
means attend this service. The young
men are especially urged to be present.
Dodge Avenue M. E. church, D. E.
Hoover pastor-Rev. A. Viele will preach
at II a. m. and Rev. J. N Howard at s p.
M; Sunday school at 9:45, Bro. Weaver
superintendent; Epworth League praise
service at p. M, led by Bro. Einney. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
First Presbyterian church, Rev. David
Winters pastor-Preaching at II a. m.
and D. M Rev f. l. Drake of Hum
boldt. Kan, will preach both morning and
evening. Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. in
the church, and the Y. p. S. c. Z. will
hold their regular meeting in the church
at Gas p m. You are cordially invited to
attend all of these services
First NJ. E. Church North Lawrence
avenue, between Second and Third streets,
l. NJ. Hartley, pastar-Preachiug at 1890
a m. and p. M; Sunday school 2:30 p. m. !;
Junior league p. NJ. Official board
prayer service 1915 a. IN. and S:45 p. m.
You are cordially invited to worship with
Us. Seats free
Church of Christ (Scientist). 2l1 North
Market street. north room in the Sedg-
wick building - No preaching service.
SUNDAY school at 10 a. m; study of science
and health, Wednesday, 2:30 p. m; Bible
Irrofr ~ rcd m rEl
come.
ST. Paups NJ. E. Church. corner of
Thirteenth street and Lawrence avenue
Sunday school at $780, c. l. Davidson,
superintendent; preaching at II a. ~ and
.. IN. by the pastor, Rev. d. Mccormick:
Epworth league peayer meeting at 7l5.
All are cordially invited 10 these services.
English Lutheran Church, Rev. J. A
Lowe, pastor-Servlces held in Crawford
Grand Opera block. corner Topeka avenue
and Williams street; Sunday school at 10
r. m; Preaching Al Il ~ n ana ?. m;
Y. p. s. c. E at 80 p. N. All are cor
daily invited.
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a COMMON ERROR,

Few Remember the Dtscoverer Of the
Pacfsc Ocean.
Why Is IL that weil-informed people
50 persistently forget the name Of the
man who first discovered the Pacific
ocean2 asks the New York Tribune. In
the songs of poets and the speech OF
emperors poor Vasco Nunez de Balboa
is forgotten and his achievement
ascTbed to almost anybody else Keats,
son looking into volume Of Chapman's
Homer" thought of the oceans and the
stars, and sang:
Then felt Ike sorae watcher OF DC SKIES
when new piapet srirns into h1s ken
Or ike stoat Cortez- when win eagle eyes
He gage6 81 he Pacific: al his nen
GAzed - each osher vi.h wfid sErrrtse,
Stirns upcn peak I, Dar1er-
Now comes the German emperor, and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Rim OXEK.

Howard Carvin, the five year old son OF
County Clerk NJ. A. Carvin. was run over
by a bicycle night before last, in front of
his home on North Market street. The
wheel passed over the little fellows head
and made bad cut, which will forever
leave a scar The bicycalist must have
been exceedingly careless if the descrip-
tion of the affair is correct. Persons rid
ing wheels should be very careful. as the
wheels run so noislessly now that they
can not be heard approaching. Master
Howard is not seriously hurt, but his
bruises are very painful.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
a PROGRESSIVE AGE.
What Mans Inventive Genius Is Ac.
cOmplishing.

What Mans Inventive Genius Is Ac.
complishing.
The man who observed that he would
not go abroad until he could cross the
ocean in a car may not have to wait
very long after all for the realization of
his hopes There comes from Sweden
news of the construction at Christians
tad of what is called locomotive steam
boat. 1t was built for use on a Chain
of small lakes in Sweden which are
separated by waterfalls, and to get
around these the steamboat has been
fitted with wheels like those of a loco
motive, and on leaving the water runs
smoothly along on the land on tracks
built for it's accommodation. A canoe
built on this same principle for use in
the Adirondack lakes would be delight
full. It could be padded in the water
and propelled after the fashion of the
bicycle on the land, so saving the tourist
a great deal of work and many weari-
some Carries"
An ingenious resident of Bridgeport
has worked out an invention which
should become a great boon to unfor-
Inmates afflicted with deafness. 1t is
briefly device which makes the deaf
hear. 1t is the same to the ears as
glasses are to the eyes, and consists of
soft rubber disk and spring, so shaped
that when inserted in the ear it will
focus the waves of sound on the natural
drum of the ear with such intensity,
that the afflicted person receives i'm
pressions from the outside that nature
had seemingly desired to withhold.
A patent bowling machine has just
been tested in England for the use of
cricketers in practice. 1t is found to be
more unerring in its aim than most
mortal bowlers, and takes the middle
stump of expert batsmen as easily as
though the batsman used feather in
stead of his bat The machine is sight
ed just as gun is sighted, and the re-
volving iron hand from which the ball
Is thrown can bowl overland or under
hand, according to the desires of the
manipulation. 1t is not entirely beyond
the possibilities that mechanical bats
man will soon be devised, so that in the
next century boys and girls, and we
ourselves, who will probably be the
grandfathers of those boys and girls,
may expect to be invited to witness
cricket game played entirely by autom-
atoms
Some remarkably clever person in st.
Petersburg has arranged and placed on
exhibition a clock with a monograph
attachment that will repeat at an hour
set, according to the possessor's desire,
any orders or announcements as may be
committed to it. This the New York
Tribune rightly calls great boon to
the tired house-mother, and adds that
in the nursery the solemn tine-piece
could be made to say: Children. 1t Is
time to get up; dress quickly, and do
not dawdle." In tlse kitchen at an early
hour, it would be ready with: ''Break-
fast at eight sharp, Mary; don't forget"
and in the breakfast-room. You must
start In ten minutes, or you will lose
your train" The dial of this clock Of
the future is, we are told, human face,
from whose uncanny mouth comes the
announcement of the hours, as well
as any directions that may be left
with it.-Harper's Young People
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OPERA ell TRovAToRE.

Signor Baribini's opera is progressing
nicely. The scores of the opera have ar
rived and work will now begin in eal nss :,
The principal parts have about ali beea
assigned, but the chorus is not yet filled.
Fifty goods voices are wanted. A com.
mittee of ladies will in short time send
invitations TO young ladies possessing
good voices to participate. Nearly al
the ladies who sang in the Pirates Wi
sing in III Trovatore as will other we'll
known society young ladies. When the
chorus is filed an attempt will be made to
formulate plan by which permanent
musical club may be organized.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

Master Ralph Dunbar entertained
number of his little friends on Tuesday
evening, the occasion being mis- thirteenth
birthday. The lawn and parlors were
beautifully decorated with Japinese Ian
terms. A variety of games were played
and an excellent flash-light picture of the
happy youngsters was taken by Mr.. Harry
Dunbar. Many presents were received by
the young host and at later hour the
guests departed wishing their entertainer
many happy returns of the day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

credits Sir Francis Drake with having
first seen the great water" For the
benefit of emperors, poets land SIGH" it
may be stated that the first European
to see the Pacific ocean from the Amer
lean continent was Vasco Nunez de Bal
boa, who beheld it from the eminence
now known as Mount Culebra, about
half way across the isthmus of Panama
Neither Cortez nor Sir Francis Drake
had any share in his achievement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

A very pleasant picnic party enjoyed the
cool shades of Linwood park Thurday
afternoon. The participants were Nora
Boyd, Corrie Cogdell, Mollie Ross,
Gwendolin Dickey, Josie Vennard, Inez
Creditor, Clara Gehring, limo Creditor,
Alice Hayes. Jennie Hayes. Lucy Morris,
Edna Kirdword, Lizzie Hamilton. Lucy
Guthrie. Mary Wilson, Lee Corbett, Roy
Kramer, Herbert Levy. George Parkinson.
Hal Mccoy, Eugene Mccoy, John Waller,
Erwin Taft, Charlie Croskey, Harry FriZell,
Lew Van Ness, Joe Katz, Ed Noble and
Bonnie Knorr
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A very enjoyable surprise was given

very enJoyabIe SURPRISE was given
Friday night at Mr.. George Mathews in
honor of Howard Shroeder's birthday.
Card paying, dancing and other amuse-
ments shortened the evening Mrs.
Mathews took the party next door, where
lawn social was in progress, and treated
them to cake and cream. Those present
were Misses Lena Cogdell, Flora Caswell.
Grace Hatton, COrrie Cogdell, Mabel
Isreal, Lena Cox, Lucy Guthrie, Nora
Boyd, Daisy Lynch and Maud Mathews,
with an escort of Roy Kramer, Roy Hayes,
Willis StillwelI. John Parkinson, Lee
Corbett, Charles Mathews, Will Hatton
and Howard Shroedera
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

A union Y. p. S. c. E. meeting will be
held at the First Presbyterian church this
evening at $50 sharp. Subject, "a Song
of Praise" ps 103 The meeting will be
led by Mr. A. Baird, secretary of the Y.
NJ. C. A. Special music has been pre-
pared. This meeting is to take the place
of the individual society Sunday evening
meeting. Let all the endeavor societies Of
the city come en- masse to the meeting
We will also be glad to welcome the Ep
worth leagues of the city. Remember the
hour and come promptly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
What is
I4:S7I|'i;i:1||'l|!;l'!||

Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium Morphine nor
Narcotic substance. It is harmless substitute
Paregoric Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years by
Millions of Mothers Castora destroys Worms and aliays
feverishness Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curd.
cures Diarrhora and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teething troubles constipation and natuiency.
assimilates the food regulates the stomach
and bowels giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
tOria the Chidren's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

d. c. Lindley, of the we'll known firm of
NJ E. Lindley & Co., ishipped to Wichita
during the pasG four days, three thirty-six
feet cars of stock, two cars containing 10
hogs, all from Andale, over the Missouri
Pacific railroad. He is well pleased with
their sales made at the Wichita stock
yards.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
TO SPORISMEn.

We notice that quite number of shoot
ers are already shooting doves. While
they may be plentiful do you know that
every one you kill now you probably de-
stroy four times as many, as the birds are
now breeding. Leaving out the question
of cruelty, true sportsmen will not so ruth
lesly destroy game, and they should use
their influence in keeping Others from do
ing so. Respectfully A SPORTSMAN.
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A sfi.rone~ption.

Johnny" said the elder little
brother, 'you must be sure not TO ask
for any of the wild duck twice"
'Why?"
Because heard father tell the com
pany that they would have a little
game with limit to t-"-Washington
Star.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

The passengers on an open car going
north on Main street last night were
shocked to see little girl fall from the
car, head downward. while the car was
running at full speed. She held basket
and was sitting on the outer edge of the
car, and when the car made a sudden side
ward motion the girl lost her balance. A
gentleman sitting behind her caught her
by the foot, thus saving her life. Her
escape was miraculous.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

''Gone forever he sighed. laying
down his last coin, ten dollar gold
piece. There goes my only eagle,
wings and alli'
YES" said the businesslil6e man
who had called, as he handed over a re-
ceipted document. but you can keep
the bill, you know. Chicago Triburr
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Nip and Tuck.

Theatrical Manager-Rush OF and
engage the heroine of that fashionable
divorce scandal for next season Tell
her well furnish the play, and ward
robe. and
Assistant-Tco late. The editor OF a
magazine has already started her 20
writing a novel-N. Y. Weekly.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The ladies of ST. Johns guild will hold
their monthly tea with the vice president,
Mrs. Z. S. Magil, 1920 North Emporia
avenue, Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6
O'Clock. A very cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all friends of the guild. An in
teresting program will be given.
MRS. JAMES BAKER, Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

Johnson-Do you think Jackson viii
succeed in busine ss9 Is he a very push
ing man?
Bronson-Yes. I saw him out with
his wife yesterday, and he was wheel
ing baby carriage ousehold
Monthly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

At o'clock this evening at the First
Baptist church Mr.. S. d. Lieurance will
give lecture on China and missions. The
lecture will be illustrated by some fifty
views. Mr.. 0. Mulvey, splendid
stereoptician will have charge and put the
views on the canvass
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10
Not Mistaken.

Bertha knew you were literary
man, Mr.. Scribbler, the first time / saw
you.
Mr.. Scribbler-Did my countenance
shine?
Bertha-N-o, but your coat did
Good News.
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success.

Died-William R. Sullivan died yester-
city. Mr.. Sullivan has been very poorly
since the death of his wife. some six weeks
ago. The funeral will take place Monday
at 2 p. m. Mr.. Sullivan has resided in
this county since 49,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-10

Arthur Reams will 60 to Hutchinson
today, where he will practice with the
Second Regiment band. preparatory to
going to Denver, to attend the Knights
Templar encampment. The Hutchinson
band of twenty five pieces will go with the
Kansas delegation. Arthur has gotten
himself reputation as a clarionetist.