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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
JUST THE THING,
The Georgia Cracker Ordered Two 81
The samson Books"

The Georgia Cracker Ordered Two 81
THE samson Books"
He walked into the bookstore and
stopped before the Bible department
/. He leaned over the counter and said to
the ministerial looking salesman:
''ls them Buffalo Bill books over
thar"
Nope. Religious works"
Don't nun O them read about chasin'
Injuns an shootin' wild varments?"
Not exactly"
"No,hin' about a Teller at could
knock EN- out like John l.. ner Teller
ats slick er Winchester. er he'd the
nerve TO tackle er bar
''Oh, yes One better than that
"N hos he?'
Samson
''What'd ne do7''
oh, he had a fight with lion"
Laid EN- out, did 20"
Yes he killed the lion"
'Jes' bored i'm with er Winche..er7"
Nope
'BiTed IN in the head with era ]
spect2"
Nope
'Jes' kyarved i'm with bis bovvie7v
No ne just caught the beast By the
throat and eholed i: 20 death -
Won don, say
Yes h. was the strongest man .ha,
ever lived
"Wusser'n John T. p
YES
An wvss@r'n Jimmie rorbi..1'
Samson could knock them both ou.
a. once.
"Nhoopee; ain; he the stur7 I'll
take two o them samson booxs At
lzn;a Constitution
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
ST. NICK WAS THERE.
One Hundred and Thirty Little Souls Made
Happy by Mrs. Boyd.

At 6 o'clock last night Mrs. Dr.. B. Y.
Boyd was the most popular lady in town
among the little folks, and what is better
than the good will of the children.
The pariors of her husbands Office on
North Msin street were thrown open a.
O'Clock and from that till they were
thronged. Three boys in uniforms
with swords in their hands stood
at The head of the stairs. sa-
luted the little ones, as they arrived,
with the grace of trained cour,iers and
directed them into the front or main par
Tor where a fine Christmas tree heavily
laden with nice things. greeted them.
From the front psrlor they filed into the
operating room and as they stepped over
the threshold each was presented with
bananas, oranges, 4 box of candies and
such other things as are pleasing to the
Juvenile palate. IL was delightful to see
the happiness of the little tots as they
emerged with faces wreathed in smiles
and hands and pockets full of good things.
Mrs Boyd was assisted in receiving her
young friends by Mrs. Jerry Cole of Free
port. I'll. The doctor also took hand in
the happy event ana was q boy again him
self-at least his heart was boyish-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
INSPECTION TONIGHT.
Garfield Post VIII BE Inspected This Evening
and Then Hold Camp FIRE.

Garfield Post headquarters will be a
blaze of glory tonight. Blue coats and
brass buttons viii be present aud the ex-
soldiers will give themselves up 10 eating
aud drinking, after the post has been ia-
spected.
The post commando. has Invited The
posts Of the county 70 be present and wit
ness the ceremony and pariake Of the los.
pitslity OF Garfield Post
Speeches will be made, songs sung and
all the old Time enthusiasm will prevail.
II any ex-soldier ia the city misses this
meeting Of the past. be will have cause TO
regret il.
Department. Commander Kelly has been
invited and will be present, If possible
The oior of coffee ard baked beans cat he
shifted in the air even now, jl-t thinking
about il. The commlssarv has Issued ra-
tions for 800 aud nothing ought 20 be left.
and wont b. IL half that uumher turns
cut lie, every man be ready for ;he rush
when tie comm audes yeIls grub pile
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
ADVICE FOR sALE-CHEAP.

TO the Editor of the Eagle
This is the age of condensed food, peck
eteditions and combination everythngs.
The modern jack-knife contains the best
part of manicure set, aud every steel
tool a man wants except a hatchet and r
razor. Beds have mirror, bookcase and
mantel attachments, or may turn into
sofas or big arm-chairs in the twinkling
of an eye. The man who can add An addi
tional instrument to the combination
pencil now on sale, will make (and de-
serve) fortune, while he who can con.
trive grip that will hold more than the
latest one. should have a monument in
Washington.
Unless something caiamitous ''pushes
into the throttle" on our engine of pro-
gress, We will have cans on the market
labelled breakfast" which. with the aid
of some hot water, will turn out u full
sized meal, even to beefsteak and oatmeal.
We annihilate distance with our tele-
phones and telegraphs; humiliate time
with our engine, wheels, aud 'FIgllants,"
and defeat darkness with electricity.
But there are some things which cannot
be had all at once, or done in minute.
even by Yankees. We must grow inch
by inch as the trees do. and walk step by
STEP for our wings are not 80 much as
sprouted. Aud there are other things
which should not be concentrated. Good
resolutions should not be confined I'd
New Years, patriotism to Fourth of July,
gratitude to Thanksgiving or the Christ
mas feeling to Christmas day. The world
as whole. and the people as individuals
need an all the year Christmas. We pour
words Of sarcasm, gossip and spite upon
the heads of those nearest us for ABOUT
three hundred and sixty days thinking to
atone by placing gift III the lap at
Christmas time.
1t is not gifts we need or want, but kind
ness. sympathy, encouragement; neither
do We want these dear things condensed,
combined or put up in No. one-half sacks.
They are perennials-evergreen trees
which may only be planted in one day.
Nothing with roots aud fruit can
grow in a minute. All people, OF what
ever age, rank, condition, or
degree of ugliness crave love, (the small
word which covers all the heart has to
give or seek) for il is the browning honor
one can bestOw upon another-the seal OF
approval.
To be loved is to be considered worthy;
and while even conceted people Iced reas.
surauce. the unassuming and discouraged
fairly suffer and fail for want OF it.
There is something pitiful III the excite
ment of young and old at holiday time.
Written in the back ground, one with
good eyes can read this legend: Christ
mas has brought us unusual things; a
years wealth OF love and cheer. We need
ed it last spring. Our weakness sighed for
its strengl henng influence this, the
weary midsummer day. 'Soal, eat, drink,
and be merry, for the next twelve months
you must starve.
May the Christmas of 1898 be the begin
niog of wiser, happier year in all our
homes Miss CITIZEN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
BEAUTIFUL WEATHER.
Christmas Observed Uner he Most Fsvorable
Advantages.

Finer Christmas weather than that
which prevailed yesterday was never seen
in even Kansas, the very home of fine
weather. 1t WAS typical Kansas day. A
blue sky, without a cloud to mar its azure
gentieness, hung overhead while not a
breeze stirred. All was that peculiar
dreamy weather that inspires poets to
sing about our fine Italian climate. 1t Of
tered an nducement for everybody to
walk abroad, and the sidewalks were filled
all day with throng Of gay young men
and fair young women promenading about
aud whispering tales of love into one
anothers ears. The old folks went to
church and heard their good pastor tell
the tale OF the birth, life and death OF
their redeemer.
The churches were largely attended aud
the ministers, inspired 10y the loneliness
OK the day, Ali preached good sermons and
divided their happiness with their congre-
cations. Very few bravTls marred the
good will of the day and with few ex-
ceptions there was not a drunken man
seen in the streets The day was observed
in manner that became its high and i'm
portaat character.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
ASSAULTED A PEELER.
Vicious Colored Man Attacks Oficer Brown
With Hook.

Officer Brown had narrow escape es-
terday from having his neck torn open.
A colored man named Stephens was drunk
and disorderly on North Main street and
was making more noise than the law al
lowed him. This same colored man is
soap peddler, and has but one hand, an
iron hook with sharp point supplying
the place of the other hand, which he left
in threshing machine. Officer Brown
met him and quietly informed him to be
more moderate in his method of celebrat-
ing Christmas. This made Stephens hot
and with ferocious jump he threw the
iron hook towards Mr.. Browns neck, but
the latter lodged it. The hook caught,
however, on Mr.. Browns shoulder and
tore his uniform to pieces. If it had
struck Mr. Browns neck, as intended, it
would have killed him without a doubt.
Mr. Brown then struck his antagonist a
powerful blow, caught hold OF his dan
gerous iron hand and marched him to the
cooler, where he will probably remain for
some time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
PETRIE-SCHUMaCHEK

Married-at the homs of the brides
parents, rs South Laura, Christmas Eve,
Mr.. w. &. Petrie 10 Miss Emilia Schu-
macher, Rev. J. Fielder officiating. Only
immediate relatives present. Miss Schu-
macher is the daughter OF Mr.. {. X.
Schumacher, the East Douglas avenue
hardware merchant.
The happy couple will reside at COS
South Emporia avenue. Mr.. Petrie is one
Of the bright young men Of Wichita aud
he is to be congratulated on his choice for
life
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

OF INTEREST TO i. NJ. c. A. MEMBERS.
The president of the Young Mems Chris
tian association, Mr.. w Il. Stanley, desires
TO meet all the members of the association,
so far as it is possible. for a short business
conference at the rooms this, Tuesday,
evening, at $50 O'Clock, sharp. There are
matters of vital Importance 10 the associa.
ton that can be partially and easily solved
By the hearty CO operation of the mem
bers. The matters can be presented in
few moments, and the conference is not
expected to last later than ) O'Clock, and
hence will not interfere with other engage
ments for the evening. Let all mem bers
be present. This is not a plea for finances
An interesting game of basket ball will be
played in the gymnasium at $50 between
the High school and grocery teams.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

II was an agen: for big rnauussc-
turing concern who vas talk .ng-
i once got ogIt = rsoster lie sd.
which started IN: Keep yonr <gs %
this, onrgisr l. coming Tn. dis
fribHted bTosdezs: IN ;se towns IN tie
northern part q the state Anaax
other place & was hing eoaspgeu-
ous,lg u small grocery aud sry goods
store in one q the towns 10 that veg
t.on.
on- morning he proprietor. WHEN
he opened up shop. fond issst auy no
,Se,e had r~sn AMENDED - read. Keep
y0ur sye on thlss the ssaryizr has
eosre TIE corTse;iea MA made IA
pencil snzrsCA
sad snTe enongh. 80 tsrEizr lad
cc-nss- And ~ caTriea sa Six hundree
dollars IN uonsY xE4 so&4A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
The aiita aY Eaole Tuesday orntuo neecmber IS
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE SWEDISH QUARrETTE.


The Charleston News and Courier speak
ing about the Swedish Quartetre which
gives an entertainment at the First Pres
byterian church next Saturday say:
The Swedish Quartette company won
their way to the hearts OF the cultured au-
dieuce which last night assem- bied TO hear
them at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Hall. and no one who listened 10
their delightful music felt that single
adjective TO many had been used In their
praises beforehand. The Qua-tette is one
of the strongest aud most artistic musical
attractions that has ever appeared In
Charleston. The singing WAS or very
high order, their voices blending together
in rich anu splendid harmony. Their in-
itation banjo accompaniment was received
With storms OF applause.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
CAMPFIRE At DERBY.

Tomorrow night the grand army post,
the corps aud the Sons OF Veterans camp
at Derby will hold an open campfire. 4
delightful time is promised all ex-soldiers
who attend. Two Sens Of Veterans OF
this city. Ezra Beard and VIM. Harris,
are down for addresses to the camp at
that place. a bean bake IS among the at
fractions, and addresses by various grand
army men is also on the program,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
NJ ASQUERADE BALL.
Peerless Lodge No. is, Degree OF Horror,
Score Great Success.

The ball masque last night, given by
Peerless Lodge, was largely attended, and
proved entirely satisfactory to the lodge
apd 1.-THE patrons Shaw furnished the music,
which was excellent
The prizes offered drew a large number
and the competition was brisk.
Miss Bessie Dudley WAS awarded the
silver cup as the prize for the best lady
walter.
Elmer Hartman was the best gentleman
Walter in the opinion of the committee
and drew fine pair of dancing pumps.
Mrs. May Turner wore the handsomest
costume, according 10 the best Judgment
Of three well posted individuals, and bore
OFF the prize therefore, pair OF handsome
lady slippers
William Peters received a handsome
smoking case for wearing the best repre-
sentative gents costume.
The merry dancers remained till late
hour enjoying the happy Christmas
night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

81 got Job the next dav.' she said.
$50 | did not need To come 20 you. Bet
ter still, got husband. ] say. dear, ;"
she cried TO her companion. who had
joined us, this is the young man who
made mo go the rounds again"
Then turning again to me she said
This is my husband got a plac.
after all, and he was the foreman there.
We have been married two months.
I'm very happy" and she laughed in g
pleasant manner.-Chicaeo Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
i. OMIT WEDDING.

We have ias; heard OF the marriage 0.
Mr. Wm Il Wheeler TO Miss Lueliz T.
Taylor They were married a. the home
Of Prot and Mrs. \. H. New,cn az Valley
Center. Kansas
Miss Taylor IS highly esteemed by her
many friends here in Wichita aud We shall
miss her happy face in our midst
Mr. Wheeler IS ooe OF The prominent
young men OF Enporia We wish tksm
all the happiness the world affords in their
new home. \ EgIEXD
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

Mr.. Charles keiser and Miss Maggie
McAtee were married at the residence of
the brides mother. Mrs. Anna McAtee, in
this city, on Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock, Rev. David Winters performing
the ceremony. The young couple took
the BOO train for Arkansas City, to spend
Christmas with Mr.. Keiser's parents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

DR.. Ed. Whitlock Yesterday received a
unique Christmas present from his sister
in-law. who is head nurse In the Los An
geles hospital. He received small phial
labeled extract of California climate"
The doctor says he bankers after more
than few doses of that delightful ozone.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
The people of the Christian cburob

The people of the Christian church at
Hayesville have elected Rev. H. B. Scott
of Lewis academy to take charge of the
work there. The revival meeting under
Rev. George ii. Sims resulted in great
increase IN the membership and with Prof
Scott as pastor, they enter upon the new
year with flatterng prospects.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The w. c. I. L. will hold an all day
prayer and praise meeting today (Tuesbay)
at their rooms to celebrate the 10Th ami
yersary of The Temperance Crusade. All
are cordially invited. Come and make
the meeting grand success.
Mrs. CLARA u. DEEM, Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

Cash Henderson's mid-winter fair was a
big success not only AS an advertisements,
but as an artistic diversion. 1t closed
Saturday night with Miss Lennon as pri-
ma donna to a crowded house
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
PERSONALS.

Martin Albaugh of kingman spent
Christmas at the Carey.
j. +. Russell and J. f. Ferguson spent
yefterday in the city.
w. II. Sewer, president OF the Oskaloose
street railway company, is visiting in the
city. He is accompanied by his wife.
w. a. Stone and wife of Perry are in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
ATTENTION SONS OF VETERANS.

Camp 40, will meet ia regular session
this evening, at Justice ucker's Office,
Garfield hall being occupied by the Post.
A full attendance is desired.
NJ A. CARyIN, Capt.
EZRA f. BEARD, LIST Sgt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

The two large black bears which came in
Saturday from Arkansas were sent to
Prof. Scott. He sold the meat to Doug
las avenue butcher, but will mount the
skin of one for his museum
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
Pick His Present
From This List:

4 COMFORTABLE smoking JGcIef.
4 House and OHirc Cont.
Il pair oT Gsborne's foifsi'H
Chores.
4 D"o 81 I,sh. Ciark & EfaJg's
Gf0res.
4 pdir NJ JiaTd Giores.
4 Fine siM Wight I.obr.
4 Fine EHbroisicred Night Shirt
4 Fine EidaHc Night SHIRT.
4 pair or Fisi, ttoTE e I1oJJ
saspeaders.
4 poir NJ SIR ar satin Su@l~nders
In IUbroi dered Dress shirt,
4 Ifdf8 rcss shirt.
One nj the fofest SIN. GDbrstias.
~ 0fLiaV !ssscE.s.
4 EoT Of Collars.
4 Tor of CnGs.
4 Tashiou0bfe Dey6U Hat
Il .Joha u. siefsoa Hot
Z. RocioU HIT
4 sir Hat
4 Sot,by !Seo,f PIN
Link sicere buttons
Shirt Studs
4 >UL U1Hfer
Initial sifl. HnudLsrchieyls
4 Pair III >,ii. Garfess
FnU Dress Bo,rs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

The Sons of Veterans gave up their hall
tonight to Garfield Post and will hold a
meeting In Justice fuckers Office. The
members will please take notice.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

This dog for trade for Kansas real es-
tate" is the labe. defunct canine bore on
Sixth street in St. Louis a few days ago.
This was meant 10 indicate the respect the
perpetrator had for Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

A A. Pope of Tocoma. Wash. and Mrs.
Samuel Pope of Stylesville, Ind, A. d.
Crawford of Garden Plain, Kan, are visi-
tors with the family of Il. Y. Critchtield of
the Santa Fe railway, city
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

Glen Martin is down from Newton on q
visit 10 his parents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

A meeting Of the Woman's Unitarian.
Society will be held this afternoon at $50
with Mrs. Hughes, 407 f. Douglas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26
co 49, ATTENTION.

Regular dC.Il ARD muster tea'-hf Dc
55 q: { otc.oek M o-3r excused Drr-s
ae>.9fna l.. ) aASElASp. Cacs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-26

STAMPS FOR SALE AT THE COUNT
ING ROOM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

peace IL the happy, natural state of man;
war, his corruption. his disgrace" Believing
that comprehensive statement, every civilized
American will watch closely and with deep per-
sonal interest the progress of a movement
which has for its object the framing and sub
mission Of an arbitration treaty which will
forever preserve the peace between Great
Britain and the United States The PROPOSE
ton seems to have originated in England and
it has already gone so far as to reach place on
the CO lendar of the House of Commons. That
the British government will decide at once to
sanction such proceeding is not probable, but
that treaty of that description must sooner
or later be a subject OF international negotia-
ton cannot be doubted. There is every reason
WHY the two great Euglish-speaking nations
should pledge each other to peaceful methods
of settling the disputes-great and small-that
among less enlightened peoples are the fire.
quent causes of unnecessary bloodshed, and the
reasons will become stronger as England's
monarchical institutions lose their rigidity and
sre transformei into the applied ideas Of gov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

Folks who have been trembling over the pos
sibility Of a general financial panic may rest
satisfied with the assurance that such calamity
b practically impossible so long as the sensible
people refuse to be stampeded. The STAR
has several times called attention to the
undisputed and indisputable fact that only
those banks whose officers were heavy
Spectators had suffered, view of the
case which is supported by great deal
of substantial testimony. Bank Commissioner
Breidenthsl of Kansas. discussing two failures
that took place within his jurisdiction on one
day. says 1t was simply the old story Of banks
going beyond their legitimate business and
making real estate loans; getting a large
amount Of real estate on their hands and fail
ing at . critical moment to realize on their
holdings. Even in those cases the de-
positors are not likely to lose anything, for
nearly all Of the temporarily embarrassed
institutions will, when matters are settled up,
be more than able to pay every dollar Of in
debtedness. Locally there has been no fnan-
cial disturbance and no change in the business
methods which prevailed before there was
complaint Of stringeney. Our banks ad-
mirable specimens Of what banks should be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19
1t seems as though the United States and

II seems as though the United States and
perhaps several other countries have q grew
ance against the French government, and not a
sman one either. Before the Dresden Sanitary
Conference concluded its labors an interna-
tional agreement was entered into by which
ths nations represented promised to inform
each other fully and with all possible haste Of
the appearance or progress Of epidemic diseases
within their borders Il now appears that
although there have been more than 500 cases
Of cholera and about 200 deaths in cities near
the mouth of the Rhone French officials haze
endeayored TO conceal the facts. which, it
apPesrs, were only uncovered by the vigilance
of British eonsuls- There is no excuse for
such breach Of faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

With refuigeas optimism Of the variety that
never fails 10 afford at least temporary delight
HE baltimore 4nssTacdn sings sweetly of the
saeeuisnt peach, which 10 the pride OF Mary
lands eastern shore. There MI be millions Of
baskets full and the iuzzy-hided beauties will
be so cheap as to be within the reach of every
one" This 10 q pleasant outlook, but our faith
Is somewhat weak. We remember that last
winter was one Of unusual severity and that the
Ice crop exceeded all prophetic calculation, and
We know that the only result, so far as the pub
lie is concerned. was the elevation Of rates to
An altitude much higher than that Of a year
ago, when frozen water was comparatively
scarce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-19

ernmental republicanism. Strife between this
country and the empire over which Victoria
now reigns is an improbability Of the most re-
mote variety, but that condition is the weakest
argument in favor Of a permanent court Of
arbitration. Leading the world as they do in
all branches Of human achievement the United
States and the United Kingdom owe to the
other subdivisions Of mankind an example
which would do more to discourage war than
any other act they could properly perform. II
NAV be several years before the arbitration
treaty is ratified by both the parties named,
but the time will come nevertheless, and when
1t arrives men will have cause for exultation for
that day will mark the beginning Of era the
like Of which has not yet been experienced on
earth.