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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27

Mr.. Paul Bartlett has left for Chicago
for two week visit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27

Senator Bentley WAS in Newton yester.
day on law business
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27
Person SES.

Stamps for sale at the counting room OF
this Office.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27
aERRINGToN ARRESTED.

The Police Suspect Him OF the Assault
on owen Scott.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27

oh. IN ,y be- made at our risk either by
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j. at lie risk Of the persoa sedins II ell po>i1
crfce ddites full il ei-;dij. state anu cUui,,s
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new.
Ply rAEBIERs-lN THE CITY AND SUBURBS.
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Immediately 10 the EAGLE Office.
TO ADVERTISERS.
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my otler paper Of equal value rs an ;o'er''0'"7
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The FAGIJ VIII lie found oh file at the Office
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chiffon flee on :ho ground floor OF the
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27
STOCK YARDS NOTES

J. l. Funk. Elmore. had a load Of cattle
on the market yesierday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27
Eyesight
SAVED.

HOODS PILLS are lie hest efter-dl5ner Pills.
assist digestion. cure headache and hll.ousuess.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27

Women. we want you to
know where you car be cur
ed. We ask you To investi-
gate our new American and
European methods of treat
ment, II you are q chronic
invalid and almost disheart-
ened by the failure of others
come and see what we can do
for you. Diseases peculiar
to women is our stronghold
in these cases we claim
Iccess. Trouble and expense
in making this
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27
A TYPICAL NEW TOWN.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

saw a crowd down near the city clerks
tent aud heard some singing there, and, of
course / directed my steps, AS always dc
AT that hour of the morning, towards the
tabernacle of the Lord. Before / reached
there, however. the announcement was
made that as the tent was too small an
adjournment would be taken to the gov
eminent square, where the services would
be continued. l followed the crowd
NATL the lxud Office Was reached when
Bill Lee, an old cow boy friend mounted a
pile OF lumber. which DE used for a pulpit.
and announced the program of the ser
wees. Some years ago, about decade l
think. Bill WAS n wild aud woody cowboy.
tu, a rooi fellow and we'll liked. Three
or four years later be WAS made marshal
of Caldwell au,i when the prohibition
crusade began in earnest be inclined to-
wards the movement. Later on he was
retired aud acted as constable / believe.
Oae night in Wellington ne was feeling
good and hearing the singing in the ) Al
walton army barracks he Went over there
10 have some fun," but be
changed his mind and actually
.ot converted and from that
day to this, be has been an enthusiastic
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27

For years we have successfully treated
Chronic and Special Diseases, curing where
others have failed. New. Reliable and Skill
full Methods.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27

Cole looks like his mother who was
holding down few lots in the south part
of town. She has a very red face with
pointed nose and small eyes set far back
Mrs. Dalton is Virginia woman of
English decent while her husband was a
native of that portion OF the porth OF Iie-
land where we get that celebrated stock
from tha, is known as Scotch Irish. He
was nearly related 10 D.ck Dalton the
well known Missouri statesman. 4 few
days after this opening yankee friend OF
mine who was in the strip Tor speculation
arrived at North Euii. He had
trotted all over the strip in
search o. real estate. bIt
so far had got nothing. Ia physique ne
was u typcal Yankee ani was not If that
sind Of stick that road s.eats are made
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-09-27
DIR. BOYD
BACK FROM EUROPE.

Special instructions and European Schools
| Newest and Best Treatment, Lowest Prices.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22


many things he IS, like mIhonares
generally, exceedingly conservative.
His tastes are simple, his habits PLAN.
TO the Injuries that wealth usually
covets he is Indifferent Blessed with
a hearty appetite he cares not for costly
dalntles a"d he seldom drinks wine.
Being collector he buys high priced
pictures; but this is his chief dlsslpa-
ton. He bids fair to be engaged IN
momentous affairs for ten years yet
He enjoys life for the exercise OF power
and the plllng up Of riches. Although
twice married, he has no chidren; but
he is very fond OF his adopted daughter,
now an Austrian Princess, who Will
probably have a large inheritance from
him.
II. Victor Newcomb, who has be-
come insane, must, unhappily, be
spoken of in the past. He is a Ken
tuckian, having lived in Louisville until
sixteen years ago. Formerly vice
president of the Louisville and Nash
vile road, noted for its extraordinary
fluctuations, he made deal Of money
while there, and had become a general
operator He was a Spectator and
believed t. be very astute. His offices
IN the Mills building were visited daily
by many of the brainy men of the
street, and the consultations held there
were presumed to afecrvarous stocks
greatly. Neither bull nor bear consti-
tutionaly, be was one or the other as
he saw opportunity for making money.
He relished the excitement Of specula-
lion and thought this the m st delight,
| ful city in the world for business or
pleasure. Fond of display, he was
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22

SUBSCRIPTIONS to local and foreign
periodicals promptly attended to and
special publications procured to order.
Orders for reserves on receipt of mails
booked for attention as far as supplies
will allow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22

SPECIAL IMPORT ORDERS for Books,
Music, Musical instruments, Rubber
Stamps, Notarial and Corporation Seals,
or other requirements attended to by
each outgoing steamer.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22
C5Cntral advertisements
V)Cntrdl ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THOS. G. THRUM.
Stationery"BookSt Store
and News Agency.
LOG FORT STREET.

CONSEQUENT upon the new inter
" est in art circles through the recent
formation of classes in water colors,
the above establishment has procured
full supplies of special required colors,
and brushes of Winsor & Newton's re-
liable make, and Whatman's rough
paper in sheets and blocks. Oil Colors
also in full stock.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22

AMERICAN FLAGS (sewed bunting
no printed afairs), with "A stars, of 9,
10, IL feet; also cotton flags mounted
on stiCks-various sizes, and flag print
ed piece goods for decorations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22

A FULL SroCK Of office, commercial
and society Stationery on hand, with
new additions and novelties added by
every steamer. Books on these Islands
a specially, with the
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22
95cnCral advertisements.
M. MCINERNY.

Are we TO be. or not to be,
, mart or the Great Ren,,blic |
saar,e TO be the b,,rn;,o o,,es.
ton Of the dav, and one wei
had rather leave TO wiser heads
than ours to solve. and while
with this momentous question,
we want to have a little 4b0zy-
7vo7p with YOU on some other
subjects. that concern YOU as
well as ourselves.
Has il NOT occurred 70 Won
that vo,,,,a baa, ya,r;ro thot
old hat Iono eno,ob In these
progressive times if Won intend
to he GIN # ~ yo,,'ve oot 70 Keen
pace with fashion, No matter
how otherwise well dressed
you may be, unless your hat is
the correct thing you bear a
shabby appearance.
We have already laid in a
stock of the Latest Hats of the
styles, in hard felts, soft felts
and straws, and including a line
OF the celebrated Fldora
Hats, at present all the rage in
the United States. There is
therefore, no necessity for you
to hang on any longer to that
old lille that bears such a
strong resemblance to the hat
Believing that business will
be better in the near future, we
have not hesltated to keep our
almost cNeI ylIlIliS you Coulu
wish Tor. II you wear a stand
mo collar inst come in and
.,i.o 1oal. -, a,. q Nr,.o,,+o"
oI NIuoliid vi II you Picicl
w lillliPcS Vi NoS"eA' we
have have lots OF others, and
can't fail to suit YOU. Cuffs in
abundance links or Otherw;ce
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1893-05-22
California Feed Co.
T. J, KING AND J. n. WRIGHT.

Have just received the Larg-
est Stock OF HAY and GRAIN
ever imported by any firm in
Honolulu, by any one vessel.
This stock was personally Sc
lected by our Manager T. J.
King during his recent trip to
the coast, and is first class in
every particular. We guaran-
tee satisfaction in quality and
price,
Give us a Trial.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30

1t is said the new tariff bill is
giving considerable trouble in its
formulation and that the new
measure may cause breach in the
national democracy. A casual
glance over the democratic grazing
ground would lead one to believe
that the great democratic family
was considerably split up.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30

The Wilcox Stockmvn says it is
not generally known that the noun
tains surrounding Wilcox are COW
cred with splendid yellow pine-a
useful timber for building and other
purposes, and it is only wonder
that this place is not great lum-
Der depot for Southern Arizona and
New Mexico.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30

Col. @. FL. Gray and E. H.IHil-
Ter were recently offered a $4,000
cash payment as a guarantee. of
good faith for their africa group of
six claims, if the owners would ex-
ecute bond of 100000 for the
group. The offer came from an
English syndicate. Times.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF. NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
Tucson, ARIZONA, Oct 4th 1893
Notice is hereby given that Andrew W. Imr,e,
of Detroit, Michigan, has filed notice of inten-
ton to make proof on his desert-land claim No
1851. for the whole of Sec. 5, To 2, s. R. E.
before the Clerk of the District Court at Phoe-
nix, Arizoua on Saturday the 18th day of No
vember 1893.
He names the following witnesses to prove
the complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land, George Anderson, Linwood Salter, Carlos
T. Prall and William H. code all of Mesa. Ariz.
HERBERT BROWN
Register.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
DESERT LAND FINAL PROOF. NOTICE
FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 25th 1898.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE
Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 25th 1898.
Notice is hereby given that Frank w, Walls,
of Phoenix Maricopa county Arizona has filed
notice of in .ention 20 meke proof on his desert
land claim No. 1888, for the NE4 Sec. "a. TIP 1
s R E., before the Clerk of the District court
&C Phoenix Arizona on Saturday, the 11th day
of November, 1898.
He names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said
land: James Pine, John L. Anderson, Martin
A. Lee and Charles w. Pine all of Mesa, Ariz-
ona. HERBERT BROWN,
Register,
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
CHICAGO AND THE
lJWORLD!S FAIR.

Send ten cents (silver) or twelve
in stamps for Handy Pocket Guide
to the great exposition; gives informa-
ton of value to every visitor. Street
Guide, Hotel Prices, Cab Fares, Res
taurant Rates, etc. Describes the
hidden pitfalls for the unwary. and
hints how to keep out of them. This
indispensable companion to every
visitor 20 the windy city will be sent
by mail, post paid, on receipt of ten
cents silver or twelve cents in stamps
Address,
81. STAFFORD, PUBLISHER,
p. o. Box 1864 New York N Y.
Please mention this paper.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
.CH0T,ERA CAN BE CURED.
By prowelrs NOT IMMINENT

w. 4. -Hi'"io' upon the nervous system.
nd allays the pain almost instantly by virtue OF
is sedative properties. 1t is very penetrating
it's nature, and wheu applied to any part OF
the system aft cted With pam, it fluids its way s
once to the seat OF the disease and assists nature
to remove the cause. 1t not only allays int1a-
m ltion, and stops the most excruciating pains
IL is safe and snre does it's work quickly and eff
fectually, and just the article needed i'll every
| familr. The many certificates received by
more than zorro borate all that can possibly
say in favor of this truly valuable remedy,
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
HOMESTEAD ENTRY NO. l153.
Laud Office at Tucson, Arizona.
September 28th, 1893,

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk of
the District Court at Phoenix Arizona, on No
yember Is, 1898. viz: James Arrowsmith of
Lehi, Maricopa county. Arizona, for the NW4
Sec. IL, Tp1 N r. E.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz, Henry c Rogers, Robert l..
Williams, George NJ. Tiffany and Thomas
Biggs all of Lehi Arizoua.
HERBERT BROWN,
Register
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30

The Courier says reliable cattle
men informs it that 10000 head Of
fat beef steers could be gathered in
the vicinity of Prescott On short
notice.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30

The q. s. Grand Jury at sPhoe-
nix last week returned twenty one
indictments out Of the thirty-three
cases before it.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30

The trial of the noted bandit,
Chris. Evans is in progress at
Fresno.
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. 1856,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
TUCSON, ARIzoNA. Nov. 6, 1898.

Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed nosice 1t his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before thu Clerk of
the District Court at Phoenix Arizona on Dec.
10th 1898, viz, George W Jones of Mesa Arizona,
for the Lots & 7, Ell, SW4, Sec. 8 TIP
e, He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz, Robert G. Banta. NJ. A. Lee,
Henry Darlington and newton Hackney all of
Mesa Arizona. HERBERT Brown,
Register
Mesa free press. [volume] (Mesa, Ariz.) 1892-1901, 1893-11-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

Another international silver con-
ference is talked of.
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30
III. Toad In the Moon.

White people the world over have
used the dark lines and spots on the
face OF the moon as a basis Of conjur-
ing up all sorts of fanciful pictures.
To some they appear as an aged man
bearing bundle Of sticks or fagots
on his back; to others they present
the face OF a beautiful woman. The
hundred and one other moon myths
cannct be considered in this Mote. {"
which is solely intended to explain
Indian belief The red men who in
habit the whole Western continent.
between the Rocky mountains and
the Cascade range, Believe that the
spots en- Luna's face represent tho
form of giant toad, and tell the
following story to substantiate their
queer ideas; .'ln time long past lit
tie wolf, being desperately in love
with toad. went a-wooing one night
and prayed that the moon might
shine brightly on his adventure. His
prayer was granted, and by the clear
light of the moon he was pursuing
the toad. and had almost caught her.
when, as a last chance, she made a
desperate spring for the face of the
moon (Which appeared much nearer
than common) and succeeded in
reaching that luminary, where she
sits until this day, in plain view of
al the wolves of The world. which
nightly howl in their agony when
ever they think OF how the toad out
witted their ancestor
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30

The manager, an American. comes
forward and announces what the first
torture dance will be
And. ladies and gentlemen" he
says. II must bsg you, while our tor
ture Is going on. to be absolutely 81
lent II you are noisy you may spoil
this dance
The racn on the stage begin m ,
notouous chant, keeping time TO the
humping OF their DR. ms The old
negrrss sull stalks about, adjusting
articles and stirring up the drugs in
the smoking dish. suddenly, from
behind the secnes apparently, comes a
long and shrill wall II is like the
death cry of man In agony. In spite
OF yourself, amid such uncanny sur
rouudings, YOU shudder little at the
cry. You think OF all sorts Of barbaric
tlrtures. You rememb Der how you used
TO read OF the cruelties OF toe old Al
yerite pirates, and you fancy that their
victims uttered Just such a cry as this.
The men on the stage take no notice
OF the cry Their faces are immobile,
and they beat their drums as II the
only serious business of life was to see
how much sound they could extract
from them. Again you hear the shrek
dying away in n kind OF sob, and your
nCsh creep> Just i AlhlAt ineit-
At length one Of the men sitting
near the chief drops his drum and
springs to his feet. He rushes to the
dish and holds his face over IL in the
smoke. lie inhales the powerful mar
coiic for perhaps half minute
The man turns with his face TO the
audience and then the dance begins.
You are surprised by the change IN his
countenance 1t has the shape but
not the look of human being. The
ewes are fNed, ghastly aud expression
less. lie lerps up and down. APpar-
emily his motions are not directed by
auy will of his own. He is like q
iumping-iack. His head whirls about
like ball on the end of cord. HIS
arms hang limp from the shoulders,
as II they hal been pinned there for
the occasion.
The beating of the drums grows
louder and faster, and the dancing
automaton keeps time. Either he Is
entirely unconscious of his surround
invs or he is an excellent actor.
Tn. influence of the powerful mar
cotic he has inhaled and the wilu
dance apparently have stolen ms
senses. The odor of the drug, not al
together unpleasant, has filed th'
whole theater. Everybody is silent
as the manager had requested; People
forget 10 make q noise while this grue-
some thing is going on
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30

striped cloth are wrapped about her
Hcrtly figure A eolored cloth turban.
Ike those of the old negro women of
the far southern states still wear.
covers her head.
This neg-ess is not one OF the
dancers Bat She is an important
person She Is the master Of eere-
monies she moves about the stage.
making preparations for the dance
The footlights and those elsewhere in
the theater are turned low. The
black orchestra in the balcony keeps
up It's terrific noise The ffe is
shrielsing and wailing, aud the drums
are humping as If they were beating
an army 10 battle. 1t Is very warm in
the theater, and IN the indistinct light
you look around at your neighbor in
order to keep your spirits up.
The uegress takes the hand drums
and holds them one by one over the
dish in which the drugs are burning.
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30
A Simple Barometer.

A simple barometer can be made by filling
a common, wide-mouthed pickle bottle with
in three inches of the top with water. An
ordinary Florence oil-iask should be washed
thoroughly and stripped of its straw covering.
This should be inverted and Its neck plunged
as far as 1t will go IN the pickle bottle This
gives 4 complete barometer. In fine weather
the water Will rise into the neck of the flask
higher than the mouth of the pickle bottle in
wet and windy weather ii will fall to within
an inch of the mouth OF the flask. Before q
heavy gale of wind. and at least eight hours
before the gale reaches its height, the water
has, it is said, been seen to leave the flask al
together.
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30
The rIr.t Woman Arctic Explorer.

Lieut. Pearys wife is not the first
woman to brave the perils and hard
ships OF arctic exploration. About
thirty years ago j. W. Taylor of Lon
don was placed in charge of an expedi-
tion sent out from London to colonize
the east coast of Greenland, and was
accom- anied by his wife, an accom-
plished young woman. who lived
with him two years in an isolated set
tlement on Cobwin's island. She was
the only European woman in colony
of thirty men, most of whom were
whalers. Mrs. Tnylor's health failed
at the end of two years and she re-
turned to England. her husband re-
naming year longer. Mr.. and Mrs
Taylor have lived in Boston for twelve
wears, and are at present Wis eing Cam
bridge. Mrs. Taylor was very desir-
Gus of seeing Mrs. Peary before she
started north and of wish ng her sue
cess in person, but was prevented by
circumstances from doing SO.
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30
Most People

Would rather do a gratuii GUS job for
a rich man than for poor one.
II they confess weakness have
very strong defense ready for IL
Fancy they know more of their
neiphbor's business than their neigh
bors can know of theirs
Wonder how the novel and success
full idea escaped their minds
Think that the millionaire gets his
pile" by either roguery or luck
Are certain that none of the above
rules could possibly apply 20 them
The Lamar register., 1893-09-30

Fhh AiatiIAN TORTURE DANCE
Then the performers come on the
stage. There are eight or ten men
rssscd in the white robes worn by the
Mohammcdnn noyitiateS All are
yonng and barekeaded except one, the
chief, who may be 1fty years old. and
has a tnrbau on his head.
The men sit cross legged on the sofa,
the chief IN the center Each takes a
hand drum and begins 10 beat it. The
orchestra In the balcony ceases Two
Algerian women with very black hair
aad eyes. but fair mplcxions, come
from behind the scenes and take seats
on divans at the side OF the stage.
hey are dressed in rainbow colors,
and they are plump enough 10 meet ali
the eastern standards OF beauty. The
hghts are turned little over and the
men beat their gongs with more vieor.