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The Washington times., 1894-05-28
How Old Arc You?
from the Daily Eastern Argus.

tFrom the Daily Eastern Argus1
A gentleman In this city the other day in
speaking of an old lady said that he doubted
il she knew how old she really was. When
reasoned with for the enormity of this state
ment he persisted in it and said further that
he doubted If one-quarter OF the people in
New England, counting every person, could
tell his or her birthday and age. When the
statement was made doubted it as loudly as
any one IN the room. but with the lapse of
time and with investigation an more than
half inclined TO be q convert to his belief.
asked ten men whom l knew perfectly well,
and who are supposed to he able to tell the
time Of day, how old they were. One OF
them lied. am satisfied of that, for [ hap
pen to know when his birthday is myself.
The other nine answered honestly enough.
but only three were able TO give the day and
year. Seven gave the year, two said ! an so
many years old. but did not give the year or
the day OF the month
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although she spread ruin around her she
never for an instant intended to do harm to

although she spread ruin around her she
never for an instant intended to do harm to
anybody.
There were many who suffered Com
mander Corcoran. OF the flagship; Major
Browleigh, OF the Royal Bucks; staff Surgeon
Bennett, of the Bridpcrt; Lieut.. Maplin, in
command of the Boerer, and at least half
dozen sublieutenants and midshipmen, be-
sides army subalterns and civilians, were
turned upside down by Violet Bellamy And
II these, who only encountered her at social
functions, were SO seriously upset, it is little
to be wandered at-when We recoleot that
human nature is not confined to the classes
that James LaTch was also overbalanced
His associations with her were though. in
one sense more distant and more purely con-
ventional than those Of any gentleman in the
colony, of privileged character. He helped
her TO mount when she went for q ride. he
wrapped her cloak around her when she left
the ballroom, he carried her hundred times
from the ships boat to the shore, or vice
versa, lest she might wet her feet. Her breath
had famed his face, her light form had rested
in his arms, and while he never by word and
seldom even by look betrayed his feeling he
nevertheless steadfastly, and with all his be-
ing, worshipped her.
Larch was young and smart petty officer
As such he had a promising career before
him, and no doubt he would have been wise
had he strictly minded his own business and
endeavored to be content with the sphere in
which it had pleased Providence to place him.
But, like many OF his betters, he went down
before Violet Bellamy.
It was at the beginning Of the third year OF
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
Congressman Oates Love Affair.

7 3O.'I '-177 9" 01h WITH
When he lost his arm at Richmond. Col.
Oates. the Democratic candidate for governor
of Alabama, was taken to a farmhouse, where
he was nursed by a Southern girl After he
was able 20 be about he felt that if he couldn I
win the girl he wouldn't thank her for having
saved his life. Ee made his confession but
she said nay.
"Never mind, colonel said the fair one's
mother; '.just wait for her. pointing to a
laughing baby the cradle.
Oates grew interested in her as she grew
up. and when she got to be a young lady he
was very much in love. He reminded her OF
the promise made over her cradle, and-well,
they are regarded in Washington as an ideal
couple, difference in age notwithstanding.
Col Oates is one of the most striking figures
in Congress. He is six feet tall, broad
shouidered, deep chested, and erect.
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
Points trOut Pins

Thorns were originally used in fastening
garments together. Pins did not Immediately
succeed thorns as fasteners. but different
appliances were used, such as hooks, buckles,
and laces, says the Ladies Home Journal.
1t was the latter half of the fifteenth century
before pins were used in Great Britain. When
first manufactured in England the iron wire
of proper length was flied to a point ana the
other extremity twisted to a head. This was
a slow process, and 400 or 500 pins was
good days work for an expert hand. The
United States has the credit of inventing
the first machine for making pins. This was
in 1924. The inventor was one Lemuel Well
man Wright
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
Here's a Tall Fish Story.

"This seems strange, I'll admit" said the
second mate of a coastwise steamer in q west
side saloon recently, "but it's true.'
~ was mate on board sailing vessel ply
ing between New York and Rio. The day
before we sailed on one occasion we noticed
a school OF minnows swimming about the
kitchen port hole, from which the cook threw
out slops and scraps. The fish remained with
US day by day. We were sixty days making
Rio. and-would you believe 1.-THE fish had
grown from minnows to ten and tweIve
Founders when we at last threw anchor in
Rio harbor. Who's -? / can prove il. ~
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
New Cheviot Chailies

The new cheviot challies are a pleasant
lightweight, all-wool fabric, especially suited
for hot weather wear at the seashore or in
the mountains. says Demorest's Magazine.
They come in all the new delicate shades OF
tan, blue, green, aud heliotrope, and are
either polka-dotted with darker shade--as
brown On tan. bottle green on reseda-with a
ribbon-like border on one selvage. or have
thread-like vertical stripes, also OF color upon
color, without q border.
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
philadelphia's wo,nan's Club House.


The New Century Club house at Philadel-
phia, an Ss0,o00 building without stores or
offices, was built by the members of the club.
A stock company was formed similar to one
which built club house FOR the Milwaukee
Woman's Club, of which the stockholders
were all members. Not only did the New
Century Club build its own house. but it paws
dividend on the money invested. This is
done by renting the hail and some of the
many beautiful parlors and committee rooms.
The house was planned by woman, the
architect was woman, and ell the members
OF the stock company are women.
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Tho pelusiye pousIe.breas,ed Coat.

INC DeIuSiVe DUuUIe-oTSaStcu Coat.
Beware of the double-breasted jacket. 1t
appears in flannel, tweed, duck. whipcord
and silk; it is on the tailors' fashion plate
says the st. Louis Post-Dispatch. To look
well double-breasted coat, vest. jacket or
wrap must be kept buttoned, otherwise it
hangs like plaid. 1t is not style suitable
for summer wear, and the poor woman who
selects it will repent and rerspire in her sor-
rowing.
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
Eoctical Versus Practical.

Poetical Longlocks says "The profusion
and color of her hair would lead one to look
upon it as though it was spun by the nimble
fingers Of the easy hours as they glided
through bright June days, whose sunny rays
OF light had BEEN caught in the meshes and
were content 10 go on no farther"
Practical Jack expresses the same thing by
saying. Her hair is awfully red. Liverpool
Mercury.
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Royal and Imperial Wedding Presents.

Speaking of royal and imperial weddings,
what very fine presents such personages ex-
change. Yet it is amusing to read that while
one member of the family presented Princess
Melita with tiara and diadem of colored
brilliants, her sister, Princess Beat-ix, gave
the bride pretty leather photograph frame!
A hair ornament bestowed upon the Young
Grand Duchess by her husband was superb
jewel, a genuine work OF art. The base was
Cupid's bow of diamonds strung with
pearls. and poised above were two Cupid g
wings flying from 4 central heart of precious
stones.-The American Woman.
The Washington times., 1894-05-28

Waistcoars and Bodice Fronts.
On the newest French gowns they are very
much of chiffon, the finest silk tulle or softest
mousseline de sole.
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so HIS WIFE DOES IT.

In that pretty brown cottage across the way
Dwolls poor little Anthony Harden,
Whose health is SO feeble he fishes all day,
For he hain't the strength, he is sorry TO say,
To do any work in the garden.
Chicago Tribune
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
BANKRUPT PRICES.
A
Columbia Park.

The Gem of Washington Suburbs. Only Is
minutes from the city. For 10 days you can get
lot, 25x1OO feet, from SIS to $50 ONCE 6ss F
iBt rv
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
Columbia Park.

The Gem of Washington Suburbs. Only Is
minut.s from the city. For 10 days you can get
lot, a5xi0O fee., from Sa5 10 $50. ONCE 623
1t
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
Columbia Park.

The Gem of Washington Suburbs. Only Is
minutes from the city. For 0days you can get
a lot, 25xi0o feet, from SIS to $50 once 6a3 F
st. NV
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
RUpfUr8SI |
1000 Ruptured People Are
Killed

yearly In America alone from the severe and
Unnatural pressure OF trusses.
Severe truss pressure causes tumors, abb
scesses, kidney AMI bladder diseases, nervous
debility, varico:ele, impotency, rheumatism,
spinal, brain. and other serious fatal diseases.
II you are ruptured and have been disappointed
In physicians and trlisses. let me cure you. l
can do 1t without Operations, pain, or detention
from business. Cures warranted. Thirty years
In rupture practice. Free examinations every
day from TO O'clock
The Washington times., 1894-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

GAY. HAVE YOU SEEN THE PALACE CAR7IF
~ you do not want a drink, cali in and see fine
illustrated pictures of the civil war free; this
car ia open daily; WELL where is It at; all should
know. ITO ST NV.
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PERSONAL

DROF 726loNAL BATHS By MRS COLFoRD
11eetu.ent given both sexes Alcohol rub
bings. Sea salt and medicated baths 1910
St n. W. myI2-Im
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
HIS PARCELS.
The Nice Young Lady and the Bundles OF
the Chivalrous Young Man.

The Nice Young Lady and the Bundles OF
tho Chivalrous Young Man.
The IL" train was overcrowded, as
81" trains usually are at the close OF
the day. The young man who was
| weighted down with parcels mad pos.
session of a seat. He was basbful but
chivalrous A very nice young lady
was standing before him. He arose,
blushed, bowed, and rendered her his
place. She accepted it graciously. But
now the young man suffered great in
convenience in standing, for he carried
so many packages that he was unable
to support himself by means of the
strap.
The nice young lady noticed this
LET me carry your parcels while you
are standing" she said.
The young man protested at first, but
at length he allowed her to relieve him
of portion of his burden. Every Sne
in the car had noticed the little incl
dent, and therefore she gazed thought.
fully out of the window on the right,
while he looked in an embarrassed
manner through the window on the
left The train had passed several sta
tions, and the young man had become
absorbed in an aimless reverie, when a
neighbor touched him on the shoulder
and pointed to vacant seat before
him. 1t was the seat that the young
lady had occupied. The young man
looked about him in helpless way.
The train had just halted at station.
and the lady was hurriedly seeking to
make her exit from the car. He has
tened after her and touched her arm
Il beg your pardon, ma'am," he ven
tured, in a constrained voice.
She turned about with a naughty
glance.
''Sir?" she said Was he presum-
ing
MY parcels, ma'am," observed the
young man, humbly.
''Oh. ah!'' she blushed in turn and
handed them over.
The young man returned to his seat
and looked miserably conscious, while
the wicked passengers grinned.-N. Y.
Recorder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22

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We will make the following offer to persons
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
PERSPlRING FEET.
Two Methods, Either or Both of Which
Can Be Used With Profit.

| Two Methods, Either Both of Which
Can Be Used With Profit.
Besides giving rise to troublesome
orders, perspiriDg feet are constant
menace to the general health, since
the danger of contracting a cold is
greatly increased by the constant
presence of dampness about the lower
eXtremities. For that reason we are
justified in making the most strenuous
efforts to protect our feet, not only
from external atmospheric changes,
but from the effects of their own per.
SEPARATION. This can be done by either
one of two methods-or better still,
perhaps, by a combination of both.
In the first place, where one is troub-
led with profuse perspiration Of the
feet the foot wear should be changed
as often as it becomes in the least de-
gree impregnated with moisture. Some
times, to insure perfect dryness, it may
be necessary to do this as often as
twice day.
1t is necessary also to make a careful
selection of footwear, choosing stock
ings of fine wool and stout, well-soted
shoes 1t is often possible, by carefully
looking after the covering of the feet
in this way. to obviate entirely the ne
cessity for any medicinal treatment
In obstinate cases, however, in which
it seems necessary to make direct at
tack against the trouble. it will be
found of advantage to battle the feet
frequently in water from which only
the chill has been takes. and to which
can be added any medical remedies
which we may desire.
But we are toremember that the feet
should not be left for great length of
time in the water. but should be re-
moved shortly, and brisk and thor
ough rubbing applied until the whole
surface of the foot and lower leg is
raglow. In this way we can insure a
nutritious supply of blood to the parts
AS to remedies which may be applied
through the medium of the water,
these will be furnished by the family
physician at any time. There are also
several really valuable busting powders
which can be sprinkled On the surface
of the foot after the bath. These act
in the double capacity of deodorizers
and absorbents of moisture. Eorax
may be mentioned as being sometimes
of remarkable efficiency. either when
applied in the bath or as a busting
powder.
1t requires but little care to keep the
feet dry and sweet, and the advantages
accruing to the comfort and general
health will more than compensate for
all the trouble expended.-Youth's
COmnanioo
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
TOOK THE WRONG BABY.
Too Much Gossip in . Street Car Causes


Too Much Gossip in . Street Car Causes An
Amusing Blunder.
Two women were talking so earnest
day or two ago that one of them was
carried by her ''getting-oT place"
When she discovered this she was
greatly disconnected and frantically de-
manded by word and gesture that the
conductor stop the car. This was
promptly done and the woman seized a
child lying close by her and rushed
out
Scarcely block further along an
other woman, who had been gossiping
with an acquaintance, suddenly
sprang to her feet and selling the con-
ductor began shaking him vigor-
ousiy.
where's my baby, you wretch? Give
it back to me-" she cried
81 haven't got it, replied the con-
ductor, surlily, as he let his eyes run
over his person, seemingly uncertain
whether the little one might be hidden
somewhere in his clothing.
Every passenger became at once in
terested and all readily yielded to an
urgent request of an old lady to stand
up, while, falling upon her hands and
knees. proceeded to search diligently
beneath the seats for the missing one.
This one couldn't be yours. Ell,
MADAME" inquired grave-looking old
gentleman as he pointed to babe
quietly asleep and which no one seemed
to claim.
20, no. no!'' moaned the distracted
woman; ''mine is fair and this is
dark"
Here the car stopped, and the woman
who had recently sprung off reappeared
and made a dash for the sleeping
cherub
30, you darling, precious, did man.
ma leave it all alone in the nasty caro-"
And taking it up in her arms she fairly
smothered the waking child with
kisses.
where's the kid you made off with?"
demanded the conductor as he inter-
copied her
so! don't know. Let me go,
please"
The question and answer produced a
sensation in the Car. Every woman
began jabbering at once, bowling ex-
pletives at the head of the frightened
woman. The old woman yelled fire
with all her might, while little Spitz
dog reached upper C in the vigor of its
bark. The other mother had just
seized the arm of the offender when
burly policeman entered the door. His
face was flushed with anger and he
carried in his arm little child.
You'll have to go along with me
and explain how you come to drop a
baby-this yere baby-full tilt On the
sidewalk. A pretty chase you've led
me-"
As the discarded child was rnhurt
its mother was most forgiving, and
everything was explained to the salts
faction of the officer, who conde-
scended to smile grimly as he listened.
''Tve heard of women losin' their
heads" said the conductor, ''but this
is the fust time l ever knowed one to
lose her child in broad daylight
Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
California

California possesses a delightful winter
climate. Almost every day is balmy and
full of sunshine. To live in such air a few
months may save you big doctor bill 1t
doesn't cost much to try. The Frisco line
and Santa Fe route will carry you to Los
Angeles, San Diego or San Francisco any
day, on fast vestibuled express train, 10
Pullman or tourist sleeper. The journey
is through New Mexico and Arizoua.
where heavy snowfalls seldom come. II is
short, quick and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
across. not roundabout. Once a week
personally-conducted excursions are run
to the Pacific coast in tourist sleepers
Competent porters and agents in charge
Second Class tickets honored, and good
care taken of ladies aud children without
escort. Very cheap rates for one way or
round trip, now in effect. Write TO ID.
Wlshart. q. P. A.. Frisco line, st. Louis.
Mo-. for copy Of California excursion Leaf
let and Handsomely illustrated book
entitled ITO California and Back" Near
est local agent of Frisco line or Santa Fe
route will be glad to pame ticket rates and
furnish desired inform alton about the trip.
Don't be afraid to ask QUESTION:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22

Rome as the romans 40 rne young
girl invited to receive with an older
woman-that young girl who is simply
a visitor in the city where her friend
Eves-is asked by a considerable
hostess kindly. but with interest,
as to the gown she is going to
assume. If she has made up her mind
that she will wear pale blue silk cut
low in the neck and having short
sleeves she is told by her hostess that,
although the gown is pretty. it is not
just what is worn in the city, and it
is suggested that she wear an equally
becoming but somewhat simpler one.
Later on she realizes what kindness
has been done her. and how she would
have been the only one in the group
who was Over-dresSed The
women not much used to going
out, and who doesn't realize that
ten, or, lat the most, fifteen minutes
is sufficient time to devote to one
house, is never m ade conscious of thi
fact by a well-bred hostess, but she
learns it by discovering hat the people
who came along after she did have left
and that she is making mistake in
prolonging her visit Punctuality,
which is the politeness of kings, makes
you arrive art a house where you are to
dine at the time for which dinner is
announced. BY doing this you do not
reach the parlor before your hostess is
down, nor do you keep her waiting.
There is very old bit of advice
which says: There is no excus, FOR
breaking an engagement to a din
ner party except that of death, and
even then man should send his exr
ecutor."
1 do not advise the acceptance of an
invitation that says by word or mouth,
'Come and dine with me any time"
1t is possible that you will arrive on
the very day when your presence is
least desired. and then, too. there is,
after all, but little consideration shown
to one in the giving of such vague
invitation. No matter how well you
know people. if you wish them to dine
with you, even if you ask them verbal
ly, set the day and the hour.-Ladies'
Home journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
RECOGNIZED POWER.
What Dun's Travelling Agent
Says.

81 want to state" said Mr.. Walsh,
land / want to state it with all SINGER
ity, and with ne purpose or nattefy,
that the EAGLE is doing more to at
tract business to Wichita thah any
other agency. 1 find in my travels
everyw here merchants reading the
EAGLE The business adyertis-
ing page is doing a world OF good. as
il shows merchants everywhere the
names of the business institutions aad
what they keep. 1 never, in all my
life. recognized the power OF II good
newspaper, i'll the good 1t can 90 Iof
its city, so fully and clearly as L have
done SINCE became acquainted with
The commercial trade Of southern
Kansas and Oklahoma"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
SUMNER EXCURSIONS
va the S.n,a be Routa

Denver. Colo. June IA 20 22-Annual
meeting American Institute Of Homeopa-
thy; tickets OF sale June IL and ID One
fare for round trip.
Denver, Colo, June o6-Seventh annual
convention National Republican League;
tickets on sale June . TO - Que fare FOR
round trip.
Emporia, Kan, May 10 to o6-Meeting of
Degree Of Honor. A o. q. w. Fare and
one-ihird on certificate plan.
Topeka, Kan. May "a TO ss-Kansas
Christian Eudeavor Union: tickets on sale
May Is to Is. at one fare for the round
trip.
Salina. May 81 to sl-Meeting Kansas
Pharmaceutical association. Fare and one
third on certificate plan.
Denver, Colo, Aug. l3-16.-Annuai meet
League os American Wheelmen. Tickets
to be sold Aug. 9 TO l2. Que fare for round
trip.
kansas City. Kan. June to 7.-Annual
convention Kansas Christian Sunday
School association aud Eudeavor union
Fare and Que third on certificate plac.
Ottowa. Kan, June 5-7.-L .. y. F.,
grand eneampment of Kans s; tickets on
sale June to z. One fare for round trip.
Ottawa, Kan, June 1S-29.-ChatauQns
assembly; tickets on sale June Is to 81.
One fare for round trip
Topeka, Kan, June 6-Kansas state Rs
puDl'can conventions; tickets on sale j une
toe. One fare for round trip.
Topeka, June . to 5-kansas Turn fest
and German American league. One fare
for round trip; tickets on sale June TO 6
inclusive.
Winfield. Kan, June 2O-Chautauqua as
,embly. One fare for round trip; tickets
Oh sale Juue 10 10 20 inclusive
Dodge City, Kan, May 26-Irrigation
convention. One and one-third fare; tick
cts on sale May p aud 81
Topeka, Kan, June Estate Populist
convention. One fare for round trip; tick
cts on sale June IL and II.
For further Information call upon or ad-
dress the undersigned.
w. D. MURDOCH,
D. P. A., 15s North Main street.
o A. BROWN.
AIT. Pass. Staten, Cor. Douglass and
Fifth avenues.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-22
A Revised Version.

1t happened in Sunday-school The
subject under discussion was Solomon
and his wisdom. A little girl was asked
to tell the story of Solomon and the
women who disputed the possession of
child. She timidly rose up and an
swered: Solomon was very wise
man One day two women went to him
quarreling about baby. One woman
said: This is my child and the ether
woman said: No. this is my child But
Solomon spoke up and said: No, no,
ladies; do not quarrel Give me my
sword and will make twins of him, so
each OF you can have one!"-Harpers
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