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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
tcorYR1eHr, 1891


It Is now two months since the
cholera first made its appearance at
Djami, an unimportant place ON the
frontier line between Afghanistan and
Persia, and the little flame of appre-
hension then kindled has since spread
TO degree that has filed all Europe
with alarm. The possible danger to
which the United States has thus be-
come exposed through the channels OF
immigration that discharge their cur
rents within its borders creates
natural and widespread American in
terest il the subject. In spite OF all
efforts made to stem the danger, at the
present writing it has assumed and re-
tains a more formidable aspect than
ever before. The extension OF the
trouble into Russia, where it first took
root and which we must now consider
the most prolific source Of danger to
ourselves, at once suggests the impor-
lance Of our getting the Russian version
of the matter in preference to those
necessarily garbled accounts which
filter into our newspapers through
English sources.
The truth is that we must seek for
the birthplace of the cholera epidemic
within the confines of British India or
at least in those sections of the Indian
empire which are practically under
British control In Russia grave sus-
picion exists that the English resident
Cabul, in Afghanistan, knows more of the
true inwardness of the difficulty than
he or his superiors have ever been will
ing to admit. AS early as the Goth of
April last several cases of cholera were
reported in the valley of the Helmund,
river that flows between Kandahar
and the Persian frontier.
The British resident hearing OF the
outbreak sent cipher dispatch to the
government officials at Calcutta, whence
instructions were forwarded to Lahore
directing the shipment of disinfectants
in quantities to the Anglo-Afghan Dor
der. No public explanation was made
for this action, as it was considered ad-
visable to keep matters quiet. Mean
while the Russian governor of Samar-
kand, Count Rostofzell, received infor-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
DIED AT OXFORD.

The community of Oxford was startled
yesterday morning by the news of the
death OF w. w. Mastiu, a popular Young
man OF that place He has been suffering
from consumption for the past year and
lad for the last six months been confined
- his residence on Albany street AL
though not unexpected, his death WAS
sid blow TO his many friends who have
De sympathy Of all. He was 81 syears of
age and leaves "A father. j. + MasJiu. and
one brother to mourn his lo~s.-Norwick,
On " Daily sun, Aug. :, lS92
Mr.. Mastin was Tor two or three years a
resident OF this city from 1856 and made
" host of friends who will regret the sad
event. Deceased WAS cousin to Mr.. W
q. Sternburg, foreman of the EAGLE
linderv
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
nard to Tell.

Papa" asked Brownie, who has =
way of putting questions that are hard
to answer, sis goose feathers softer
than straw?''
''Oh my, yes! A feather bed is much
better than a straw one" said papa.
Then why amt gooseberries better
than strawberries?' asked Brownie
Harper's Young People
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
Gaining Time.

Photographer-You've spoiled about
a dozen plates by moving. l don't see
why you can't keep quiet half second.
Boy-Don't wanter.
"Why not?'
"'Cause after you get through with
me nom is goin' ter take me to den
lists ter have a tooth pulled. Good
News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
The Only Escape.

He-I never was so shocked as I was
at young Twilligan's suicide. Only last
week he told me in confidence that he
had made up his mind to propose to
Miss Becker.
She-That is the secret of it, I think
You see, she accepted him.-Chicago
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

to the humors OF the situation A good
story is thus being told at New Of
Russian doctor who was sent over the
Afghan frontier to an outpost north Of
Herat to open negotiations with the
local sirdar on the subject of the
cholera Gordon. The Muscovite ply
stefan was large and heavy man and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
Gathered Roppd His nrer.

Mrs Stings-Last night you came
home with story of sitting up with
sick friend Now what excuse have
you this time?
Mr.. straightforward, my love. we
(hicl all gathered thicl round his beer.
Chicago Inter Ocean
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
Where He Drew the Line.

Kind-Hearted Lady, have nothing
to offer you, my good man, except the
half of cherry pie
Tramp somewhat stifiyl-My teeth
are not as good as they used to be,
ma'am, and my time is valuable. Morn
ing, ma 'am.-Chicago Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

Lady engaging Have
voo anT referepc~sy Raw Country
cirl-a+whzt be them. uzrzr Lady
WHY. can rou tel M any pecpl. WIN
knosS your eha-scterZ~ Raw Country
Girl jsyrs7ning Yes. surely bs,
bezn't 30 silly a. % Tel! yeF'-Paaeh
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
a definition.

What is meant by realistic fiction?"
at means the kind of fiction in which
the writer gives his characters his own
virtues and his neighbours failings-"-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
One OF the Squad.

Inspector-Why didn't you help that
here for?
Officer Minhanty-Shure, sor. it's
Mrs Minhanty. out shoppin'.-Judge-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

A palm leaf party was given by num-
Der of young ladies to their gentlemen
friends at Riverside last evening. The
party consisted of seven couples, and
after partaking of an elegant lunch, en-
barked in boats for a row over the waters.
The Invitations issued were quite UNIQUE,
being in the form of a palm leaf fan and
of MANILA paper. Although the moon
played them false, the party had good
time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

How are yoa getting aloag7- asked
tire farmer q TIE miller
ZANE old grind. vAz Tee latter re-
ply.-UeI-cza free Pre.A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

length of threatening the obstinate
cook with corporal punishment till the
latter finally gave in and took his part
in removing the mule. Next day the
family of the archemandrite were
served at dinner with a dish which
emitted very suspicious odOr. 1t was
highly, even extravagantly, seasoned.
The cook was Intercepted as 70 its
composition, and replied that it was
ragout of English jagged hare and had
been purposely allowed TO become
high before it's preparation for the
table. The dish was partsken of but
serious symptoms Suspicion being di-
rected to the cook, this worthy, after
due coercion, confessed that from mo-
tives of revenge for haTfng been forced
to remove the mule, he had secretly cut
of piece of the tainted flesh and by
the exercise of all the ingenuity Of his
art had succeeded in making a palatsbie
dish for the family table. He is now
on his way TO the Tobolslz penal settle
uent for prolonged term
SERGE SCscHEsKs
Ex-senator George W. Jones, Of
Iowa. TO whom pension ia likely TO
be granted By the government for ser
vices in the war of 1912 and in the Black
Hawk war. is an interesting survivor OF
the old-time politician He Is now
lightweight years old, but remarkably
well preserved. aud noted still for the
courtesy OF manner that has always dis
tinguished him
-Eyeless needles, ready threaded.
grow in northern Mexico and southern
Arizon. The mescai plant furnishes
long leaves with appointed wiry
ends. and when the soft part OF the
plant IS removed. and the fsber stretched
out 20 any desired degree Of AneDess
and dried IN the sun the LUCKY Mex
lean or Arizonian has no trouble about
threading her needles
A box containing 10000 was found
near PAYNE. Ind, dzy or two ago A
severe storm had passed over this see
ton and upro9ted number Of tires
Three voung men. while examining tie
hole MADE BY The up-oossng 81 large
oak tree. noticed the corner Of box
pro.-11ding from the earth and On open
ing il found. besides RE above value IN
ra0aax .AHw r.r> s1.a n. at f<rsi1n sas<~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

Mrs. A. J. S. Bowers. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Robt. Jacks and
Mrs. A. Katz, after a pleasant sojourn.
departed for her home. Philadelphia, ac-
companied by her son. Charles
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
The rehearsal of II Travatore with :,

The rehearsal OF ii Travatore with full
chorus WAS a grand success last night.
Thirty-one were present. aud every one
present were delighted with the work.
"he number must now be increased 70
sixty persons. The next rehearsal will be
at Signor Baribini's music rooms, on
Thursday evening, at which all desiring 10
take part should present themselves
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
MAY SCOURGE A WORLD.
Course Of the Cholera Epidemic IN
Asia and Europe.

It's First Appearance on tho Persian From
tier-It Ravages India In the South and
Attacks Russia on the North-How
ContagioD Is Prevented.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10
Degree OF HONOR.

The y. Of II. lawn social which was TO
lave been held at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs, John Ratlif, Gil South Market. last
evening, was postponed, on account of the
ain, until next Thursday evening. In
The meantime more elaborate prepara-
rstions are being made, and most en-
loyable time is assured. Mr.. aud Mrs.
RStllff, assisted by members of the u. o.
Il, will tender a hearty welcome to all
who come. Everybody invited
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10


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49,, a,-os Caaaisg.
p AfIyr. " H. LrvTsegros.
WIGS President Ash S~1I S~~-.Asi'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-08-10

President of Council, Acting Mayor.
Attest: FRED SCHATTNER, City Clerk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Brewing on Scientific Principles.

A London firm is adopting the pneumatic
principle of mailing. Galland's method,
hitherto used by them, although theoretic-
cally perfect, was practically defective, and
80 must every malthouse process be if the
air In contact with and drawn through grain
carries an excess of moisture. This prevents
true whitening, and pneumatic malt made
under such circumstances would be excess
i've in hardness The firm alluded to have
adopted the principle of dual atmosphere,
that saturated with moisture being utilized
during the early stages of the termination,
while the alternative or dry air comes into
use while the grain is withering. The
future of pneumatic vegetation will prob
ably be far more gratifying than the past,
and if competition eventually necessitates
the mailing of maize the process will prob
ably be carried out in revolving cylinder.
There is no reason why pneumatic maize
malt should not be of the most excellent
quality if the conditions of vegetation are
varied according to artificial requirements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Electric Ice-Cuttiug Machine,

An electric ice-cutting machine has been
invented, which not only does away with
from so to 80 per cent of the present waste
in cutting ice, but introduces a most ap-
preciable saving in an entirely unlocked for
quarter 1t appears that many of the horses
employed in this industry are attacked by
pulmonary diseases from exposure, and a
large number are annually lost by drowning;
one company alone having lost q last winter
from this cause. The new harvester is o
cross between a tricycle. and sulky, its
weight being that of the driver and of
the small electric motor which is geared to
the wheels and to the cutters, which revolve.
Owing to the lightness of the apparatus,
ice can be cut that would not bear the
weight of the familiar ice-plough and team,
as the cutter is capable of growing ordi-
nary ice almost through to the water with
a perfectly smooth motion and without
shock or jar. The machine, moreover, re-
moves snow and corrugates the surface of
the ice. The current that propels the motor
is furnished either by a reel of wire or by
light, movable trolley wires like those OF
electric roads, and is derived from plant
which also runs the elevators at the ice
house, and gives light for the harvesting
operations, which, in open winters, are
necessarily continued all night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Electricity Versus the Cable.

In q recent comparison of the relative ad-
vantages of electric and cable traction,
reference is made to the Biackpool line in
England and the Budapest line in Hungary.
The energy usefully applied on electric cars
amounts to about so per cent of the power
given off at the power station. With cable
traction more than % per cent efficiency
can seldom be relied upon, the bulk of the
available energy being absorbed by the
many tons of steel cable moving at con-
slant speed of some eight miles per hour
over hundreds of pulleys, each of which has
to be carefully fabricated lest it gets hot
and adds to the already enormous waste.
On electric cars the consumption of cur
rent is proportional to the load and to the
speed. Another important consideration is
that accidents with electric cars are less
frequent than with the cable. A fact which
NAV be of service to city fathers who con-
template the introduction of rapid transit
is that the entire permanent way of the
Budapest road, together with conduits,
drains, feeders and conductors, did not ex-
ceed S57, 800 per mile.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24

gstion of the phenomena Of spihtualism, IL
will be remembered, owed its origin to the
will of Mr. Henry Seybert, who, as be-
liever in splritualism, left money enough to
the University of Pennsylvania to found
chair of philosophy with the condition at
tached that the University should appoint
q commission to investigate 'all systems OF
morals, religions, or philosophy assuming to
represent truth, and particularly OF modern
spiritualism." This commission included
among its members such well-known men as
Dr. Joseph Leidy, DR.. Pepper, DR..
S. Weir Mitchell and Horace How
ard Furness They investigated the
rappings, the slate writing, NATURALIZATION
of ghosts and other phases of ofthephenomena
relied upon as proofs, but as per their nrst
report, without the discovery of anything
to show that spiritualism is the great truth
it is claimed to be by its supporters, and
that they found more OF fraud than honesty.
The investigations are not, however, finished
by the issuance of this report, but are to be
continued with perhaps other results, and
they ask for the aid of fspiritualists in reach
ing positive conclusions and scientific evil
dence OF the return of spirits.
Something Ought 10 Result
With the contending forces thus
at it - hammer and tongs - and the
powerful revival in the ghost busi-
ness resulting from the manifestations
as to ''astral bodies" ''occult powers"
psycometry, telepathy, mind reading, etc,
it is plain to see that some sort of revelation
OF revolution of ideas is bound to come, in
deed may be very near at hand if we believe
in the prophets Organized bodies of in
telligent people in Europe and America are
devoting themselves to the finding out by
scientific tests whether there are "real
ghosts" whether we have "double souls,
''two personalities" "tbought bodies"
that are projected into space without
our knowledge or consent, whether
by some inner consciousness or mysterious
power of vision sights can be seen
thousands of miles away, etc, etc.
In their researches upon these profound
problems the psychical societies may unex-
pectedly hit upon some little screw or pin
or cog that will ulssslose the whole mechan-
ism of the matter The falling of the apple
gave to Newton the whole story OF gravita-
tion, the steam of the teakettle upon the
hob opened the portal of the age of steam
through the mind of Watt. But until the
clew is caught many will feel with Wads-
worth:
I look for ghosts; but none will force
Their wav to me. 'Tis falsely said
That ever there was intercourse
Between the living and the dead.
BESSIE BRAMBLE A..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24

During last year 457, 262 gallons of brandy
were used in the fortifcation of sweet wines
in California. The spirit was used to fortify
the following wines; Port, HAS, 7O3 gallons;
angelica, 23O, $50; museatel, 81, 1866; sherry,
312,3 ,312; tokay, 217. This gives total Of
1,779,977 gsllons-a statement that speaks
more for the headlines" of the wines than
for their favor. The systematic palming of
of American wines by labelling them with
the names of the best French products is
being very extensively practiced. 1t is esti-
mated that 75 per cent of the California
wines made are sold in the East under
French, German and other labels, the result
of which is, that only the poorer quality of
native wines are actually sold for what they
are, and the reputation Of the domestic
vintage accordingly suffers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
HEAT FOR THEATERS.
A Plan Adopted in Paris That Seems
TO Fill Requirements.
ELECTRICITY IN CUTTING ICE.
Simple Way Of Finding Out Whether
Horse Is Properly Shod.
BITS OF LATE SCIENTIFIC GOSSIP
ELECTRICITY IN CUTTING ICE
BITS OF LATE SCIENTIFIC GOSSIP
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH. ,

WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH,
The amphitheater of the new Sorbonne
at Paris which seats 5000 persons, can
proftably be taken as model for the thea
tiers of the future in respect of the supply
of fresh air with which 1t is constantly filled
during the play. The walls surrounding
the building are followed, and inside there
is q canalization, by which heat can be i'm
parted TO the substance of which they are
built. An hour before the public is ad-
mitted the batteries in the heating furnace
are raised to about 800 or 400 degrees G.
The air passing over them is allowed to es-
cape up all the hot air shafts built inside
the walls. It enters the auditorium by
openings about ten feet above the ground,
and travels upward along the cold surface OF
the walls, which are soon warmed.
In a very short time the temperature Of
the whole amphitheater is raised to about
1900 Fahr. The place is then absolutely
untenantable. The walls, furniture, and
everything in the amphitheater is thorough
heated, and soon absorbs and retains large
stock Of caloric. About quarter of an hour
before the public are admitted all the hot
air supply is cut of, and the warming of the
building stopped, Air-propelling screw
fans are now set in motion, and pump into
the amphitheater pure. cold air from the
streets. The overheated air is soon driven
out, and by the time the public enter they
find exactly the same air as they were
breathing in the streets. This air has not
been warmed or mixed with warm air, it is
simply the pure, outdoor atmosphere But
through it is radiated the heat given off by
the hot walls and furniture of the amphi-
thester, and the cold incoming air, as it
strikes the walls, is warmed. It therefore
becomes lighter, expands, and travels up
ward { ward the outlets in the ceiling.
The walls retain their heat for some hours,
and people can sit in perfect comfort to the
end Of the play.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Asthma Cursd-voIuntaryT Testimony,

GREENE, n. Y, Dec. II, 1851
Or. ID. Jayne & Son.
GENTS-Twenty-six years ago nv father
was very i'll with asthma. We tried va
rious remedies, and employed three differ
ent doctors, but all to no avail, and we were
told there wss no hope for him. Having
read in your almanac that DR.. D. Jayne's
Expectorant was good for asthma we
thought We wonld try it. Almost as soon
as he commenced taking it an improvement
was noticed and by the time number of bot
ties were used he was we'll enough to 60 to
work. He lived until six weeks ago. 1
have great faith in the Expectorant, and
most heartily recommend it
j. w. HACKETT.
IF this Expectorant is needed, to get the
genuine, bay of your neighbor-druggist,
whom you know. MwFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Color sensations in the Eve.

M. Chaveau finds, from recent expert
ments, that the excitation of one retina by
colored light influences, not only the optic
nerves OF this retina, but also those on the
opposite side, so that the latter are able to
awaken the sensation of the color employed
while the excited retina only sees the COM
Elementary color Thus, if white surface
be observed for short time through bit of
colored glass, using only one eye and SCREEN
ing the other, when the glass is taken away
the white ground appears to be tinted with
q color complementary to that of the glass.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
improvements in the Glass Industry.

Leading plate glass manufacturers in Eng.
land are expending large sums in improved
plants, principally for the finishing pro-
cesses on plate glass The rough plates are
at present finished by the three separate
processes of grinding" smoothing" and
polishing which occupy about three
days. Machines have been constructed
capable of carrying out the three processes
without single removal of the glass, and
of finishing the work in one day instead OF
three. The special purpose of introducing
necessary to a continued successful compe-
tition with the French and Belgian manu-
facturera
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
BRADDocK, Pa, Oct. 26, 1891.
Successful Always.

Why is Cubeb Cough Cure called the ono
minute remedy? The following from Harry
Elliott, Vice President of State Insurance
Company, Des Moines, explains his first ex-
perience. His wife recently became so
hoarse from a severe cold she could not
speak above a whisper. One dose of the Cubeb
Cough Cure afforded great relief, and few
doses removed the hoarseness entirely. He
also says his children have never been SO
free from coughs and colds as they have
been since he keeps Cubeb Cough Cure in
the house. wFSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Navigating Canals by Electricity,

The traction of canal boats by means Of
horse power will soon be as much out Of
date as animal traction in the streets Of
large cities. This old-fashioned method has
long been regarded as lamentably behind
the times, but no substitute has been forth
coming. Steam has been tried, with but
moderate success, and the Belgian cable
system is clumsy and inadequate. Elec-
tricityy-s usual, comes in to solve the
problell, and the trolly system has been
found 10 answer exceptionally well for
canal A.yigaticn.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24

A mode of testing the depth to which
nails have been driven in horses foot,
which is as merciful as it is effective, has
been rendered possible by the use Of the
electric current. One terminal of light
battery is attached to the bit, and the other
to the shoe. If nail has been driven into
the tender part of the foot, the horse will
be manifestly uneasy, but otherwise it will
give no sign of sensation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-24
Improved pav.ments for Cities.

Cork street pavement is being tested in
London. It is composed Of granulated cork
and bitumen. pressed into blocks and laid
like wood pavement. The special ad-
vantages claimed are its elasticity, noise-
lessness and the sffording of perfect foot
hold for horses. Its wearing qualities have
yet to be tested. Wood pavements have
for some time been very popular in London.
Their life Is found to be fully equal to that
of stone.