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The Washington times., 1894-12-27
WHICH BOAT WAS 1T?

The Little Man Started the Trouble and
Then Crept Out OF 1t
dapper little man, with a watery eye,
came into a Twenty-seyenth street chop
house the other night as conversation was
dying out and ordered a mug of bitter and
some deyiled kidneys. Then he looked am
iably toward a party OF Us and said.
Forgive my intrusion. gentlemen, but
Tn a yachtsman myself, and I've been 'puz-
ziiug my brain over an odd question. a
year ago last spring bought the s!oop yacht
Nancy Bell. She's an old boat, and I We
kept on repairing her ever since. When 1
took her out OF commission in October /
found that there was not a single stick OF
the original timber in the hull. Now what
| want TO know is whether the boat I own
now is the Nancy Bell or quite another boat.
:" It's Il new boat. OF course, said the
sporting editor pleasantly: there isn't any Of
the old left
Nonsense answered the theatrical man
ager, . it's the same beat. Each new stick
became part of the old boat as fast as it
was laid in
''You re both right and you're both wrong, ="
suggested the leading man. It's neither
the old boat nor new one, but q combina-
ton Of both"
You're brains are mud" demonstrated
the Wall street broker. who is a memGer Of
the Larchmont Yacht club. =" The old boat
never lost its individuality"
''AIetaphysically speaking suggested the
society novelist dreamily lis there now any
boat at all in the strict sense of the word as
we understand the Nancy Bell? Is the Nancy
Bell any more than an idea! Philosophers
from Thaies to Comte have shown
Well, that was the beginning of the trouble,
says writer in the New York Press. l never
supposed an innocent question of that kind
could provoke so much debate and incite
such angry feelings. Tue more they wrangied
the hotter it got, and about 3 O'Clock in the
morning I sneaked out of the discussion and
went home. / left them still at it. but
noticed that the dapper little man had dis
appeared long before. l think he put that
question out of pure spirit OF deviltry. But
was it the Old boat or new one?
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Oregon Claims 4 Record

Oregon has long been celebrated as the
land of big red apples'and red-cheeked chill
dren, and the supply OF both is pretty well
maintained. Some do more in keeping up
the record than others. but a couple on the
east side, Jarrett by name, have. it is believed,
broken the record for Oregon and are prob
ably world-beaters.
They have five living children born to them
within a period of one year. The tripiets,
two boys and a girl. are about three years of
age, and the twins, boy and girl ara less
than year younger. Mr. aud Mrs. Jarrett
came from Missouri to this State.- Morn ing
Oregonian.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
A Tragedy in High Life.

It was Sunday evening. They were stand
ing in a North Side drug store-he and She
apparently waiting for street car. He was
attired in a swell suit, with high silk ha-,
patent leather shoes, and wore large chrys-
anthemum in his buttonhole. She was ar
rayed in an elegant suit of-but never mind.
She stepped up to the counter, bought n
little bottle of perfumery, took small purse
from her pocket, opened it, and then with
some embarrassment, went back and spoke to
the young man.
He smiled ghastly smile, AMI replied in an
undertone.
Then he stepped UP to the counter again.
handed back the little bottle of perfumery,
and nobody in the drug store spoke word
for five minutes.
Who ysall the misery in this world is
confined to the tenement houses?-Chicago
Tribune.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Economicnl Mr. staxholt.

''The most economical man l know Of"
said Mr.. Gatebar. ''is my friend and neighbor
Mr. Staybolt When he smokes a cigar he
lights it carefully and completely, so that it
will burn perfectly and without waste, and
having SO lighted it he blows out the match.
OF course he knows that a match once ignited
is of no further use. but his habit OF mind is
such that he hates to see any waste of ma
terial whatever. Some men blow out a
lighted match before throwing it away. SO
that no harm can come of it. Mr.. Staybolt
may have that in mind, too; but his actuating
impulse, no doubt. springs from his spirit of
economy. New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
THE SHOPPERS GUIDE

Consult to-day's TINES for full deta!lsl
Robinson, Cherry & Co.-Serviceable Storm
Coats for as little as $40.
Enrich Beef Co.-The best of goods at the
lowest prices.
Eiseman Bros 80 buys Beautifully
made Suit worth S15.
Juius Lansburgh-Strongly-m Solid
Oak Table. 59c.
Geo. Spransy-Well-1ade Storm Coats for
SIS and $40.
W. B. Moses & sons--Children's Rockers
for 75c.
Garner's-Stylish. serviceable Suits for
s650 and $3.50.
Mr.. Kaufman-Shetland Wool Storm Over
coats for $50.
Parker, Bridget Co.-Storm Overeoats as
low priced as $3.50; others for SIS, $50, and
s25.
r. Harris & Co.-steel carving ser for
$500
John F. Ellis Co.--Popular makes of
pianos at prices to please.
Grogan- Solid oak bedroom suit for
$500 cash or credit
Charles Schneider = Patrons promptly
served with fresh Quaker bread at cents
per loaf.
Thomas W. Riley Clean Chestnut Coal at
$500 ton.
House & Herrmann-The best Furniture,
Carpets, Stoves, etc.. sold for cash or credit.
Arthur B. .Smith-Shamokin Coal promptly
! delivered for S5.75 a ton.
H. Walker Tucker-The best and biggest
bargains in Ladies' Shoes at so cents per
I pair.
New York Clothing House-AstoEishingly
/ low prices for mems seasonable clothing.
To.MORROW'S MENU.
BREAKFAST
Oranges
Hominy. Cream.
Broiled mutton kidney.
! Buttered toast. French potatoes
LUNCH
Oyster pates.
Potato puff.
J Parker House rolls.
Sugar cookies. Pear jam.
/ Tea.
DINNER
Julienne.
Brioled steak, mushrooms
Mashed potatoes
Maccaroni, with cheese. Canned peas.
Celery salad.
/ Pumpkin pie. Cheese. Fruit.
/ Coffee.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
RESERVES TO THE FRONT.

Only Week and Few Hours Left TO Win
That Piano.
The contestants in the public schools for
the prize piano on exhibition at Ellis & Co. 8.
should remember that they now have only
seven days and half i'll whichto settle the
important and interesting question in which
they have been so long and so pleasantly en-
gagged. No ballot can be cast after IL o'clock
midday on January 3, so there is now bat
little time left in which to send the reserves
up TO the front. The public is watching the
event just as closely as the baloters. and will
be just as surprised as anybody else at the
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
CHANGED Conditions.

'fThis business isn't what it used to be-"
walled the fortune-teller.
''So?" responded the elaIrvoyant.
''No, indeed. 1t has got to be so now that
you can't tell whether young woman wants
you to predict that she will marry a rich
husband or that she will be President of the
United States. ."-IndianapoIis Journal
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Too Sad for Words.

"What became of that man who had twenty
seven medals for saving people from drown
ing2''
Wharfminder-He fell in one day when he
had oil of 'em on and the weight of 'em sunk
Answers.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
To Give a Dance.

The ladies of the Homeopathic Free Dis
pensary have arranged TO give dance a. the
residence of Mrs. J. T. Dyer, No. 1517 r
street, this evening at o'clock The ticket
for the dance, including supper, is 81.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
1t lust Depeuds.

"Darling Ethel" he tenderly whispered,
In tones that were lovely and true,
"Wouid you care for love in a cottage
Where no one should live but us two?"
"Yes, Charlie" she said, blushing sweetly
And did not rebuff his warm kiss,
Il think life in cottage at Newport
Would be the perfection of bliss.
New York World
The Washington times., 1894-12-27

A. Sieitmuller & Co., 1893 t4th st. NV
Mr. HeitmulIer's collection of Rare Engravings9
OF the most attractive charac ter for framin II
portfolios or gifts is constantly refreshed byl
monthly importations, and Will repay inspec-l
ton Art istic and Appropriate Framing al
Specially.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Farmer Corntossers Revenge.

fdIIhCI LUI utOsseI heNen5e
MANDY" said Farmer CorntosseI, do you
ever expect ter ride bicycle?" Certainly
not, Josiar. ''Weli, wanted ter say that ef
you git into bloomers. I'm going ter ride the
ole mare ter market in divided skirt. I'm
going to keep even, Mandy sures ye 1--we. -
Exchange.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Rec nroci-r.

Mrs, TTickenham-T want TO show you
what my dear. goood husband gave me for
Christmas present. There. what do you think
OF that for sealskin cloak? 1t didn't cost
less tkRn $780,
Miss summit-How lovely And what did
you give hing
Mrs. TwicienhEm-Oh. the loveliest little
pen-wiper you ever saw.-NeW York World.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
In Dakota

Mif-Is this divorce good for oil other
States?
Lavyer-AllIbut one.
Miff-Which one is that, and I'll keep out OF
it?
Lawyer-The married state.-Nsw York
World
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Potato Puff.

Two cups of cold mashed potatoes; stir in
two tablespoonfuls of melted butter, beaten
to a cream; add two well-beaten eggs and
one cup of cream or milk pour into deep
dish and bake in a quick oven.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
MARRIED.

SwEE T-ATWELL-On December Is, 1894, by
Rev T. H. Sven, X. PERRY SWEET, of Wa hing
ton, d. c., TO Miss IDA V. ATwEIL, of Leesburg,
Va
[Leesburg papers please copy.l
WALKER-BURNS-On December 2i 1884, at
the reside dence of Mr. John Burns, All Solth Capi-
tol street, by the Rev. Dr. w. f. Parson, pastor
of Church of Reformation, BESSIE BURNS, of this
city, to EDWARD T. WALKER, of Chicago, Ill No
cards.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
Spared the Trouble.

Radbourn-A man trieo to commit suicide
by drowning yesterday.
Chesney-Was he saved?
Radbourn-Yes, he was saved from drown
ing. Some idiot threw log of wood at him
and knocked his brains out.-New York
World.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27
UNDERTAKES.

NICHOLS & CO.,
IN Undertakers and Embalmers,
Penn. ave- and I'd st Sc; Phone 1913, Capitol
Hill. Prompt attention. reasonable terms.
de4-1mo
The Washington times., 1894-12-27

THE TINES PIANO CONTEST
The Most Popular Public schoollx
{Name of School ........................
Location.
The Washington times., 1894-12-27

DINNER
Julienne
Brioled steak, mushrooms
Mashed potatoes
Iaccaroni, with cheese. Canned peas
Celery salad.
umpkin pie Cheese. Fruit
Coffee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
THE KICkAPOOS,
From Golden Days.

From Golden Days.
The Kickapoos, who were once a war
like and troublesome tribe OF Indians,
now number only three hundred, and
live on a triangular reservation, in the
heart of Oklahoma, comprising two
hundred thousand acres II is as beau
tiful region as is to be found in this
country, well watered, full of glades,
in which the rich blue-stem grass grows
quickly and covered with an assort-
ment OF good timber In the interior
there are a number of large, sweet
springs; and at one place enough water
flows from the ground to supply city
of fifty thousand inhabitants
The Kickapoos are probably the only
Indians on a reservation who do not
have a drop of white blood among
them They have kept from alliance
of any sort with the white men, They
occupied a reservation in Missouri fifty
years ago. but the government 'pur-
chased it from them and sent them TO a
reservation in Kansas.
One day they packed up their goods
and moved into New Mexico. Becon-
ing restless, they raided Texas; and
then, growing bolder, they invaded
Mexico. The government OF that coun-
try insisted on the United States re-
moving them; and SO, after the civil
war, Gen. Crook went after them cor
raled them. brought them back and
placed them on the reservation they
now occupy. There they have been
held. practically prisoners OF war ever
since.
Their chief is fat old fellow named
Wah-pa-oua-sha. He is totally blind,
but is shrewd and capable There arc
a number of Mexieans among them,
who were taken captive when they
were raiding the southern countries
Uncle sam has never provided the
Kickspoos with ratjOns or snDnities
and so, being naturally Lazy, they
sometimes fiud il hard 20 make both
ends meet The government has. how
ever, given them mules, plows and
wagons, and II furnishes farmer x
teach them husbandry.
But they are not success as iiIIers
Of the soil and have only little patches
on whie, lhey grow corn sweet Pota-
toes sn< PEANUTS They are very fond
OF the latter.
After they have ploved and planted
they think they have doEs their duty,
the result being that KickaPoo has
often more wild sun-Aowsrs and weeds
than corn on his land They enjoy .
pot o. grasshopper soup or grasshoPper
a.ad. s.15 are also fond Of a nioe- fzt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
MISSOURI METHODS.

The Doodle gang that has run the
town Of the Cliff Dwellers, situate at the
tail Of Sni Hills, on the transmissouri
trust 'basing line, realizing that their
Democratic machine might possibly be
laid out this spring, hit on a scheme of
paralyzing the respectable and decent
majority by getting out an independent
non-partizan, purifying ticket, which
move was to be supported by the Cleve-
land administration non-party organ, the
Star. The thing took, the people caught
on and dsrk-horse Democrat was nom
mated as the mugwump candidate for
mayor. His Endorsement having been
judiciously worked the gang thereupon
rounds up in straightout Democratic
convention which nominates the same
fellow. La the meantime tie reform
element don't know where they are at. y
but they VIII find ont when their man
Cooper has been duly installed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
THE CLOWNS LIFE.

"a clown is born clown" said one
of them, ''and he must be an acrobat,
a comedian, and a natural wit all in
one. It's hard place TO fill. and the
right kind of a man always commands
big wages The best clowns to-day
get as high as fifty dollars week.
''Most people suppose it's hard life,
and that when we are through per-
forming we have TO go out and pull
stakes and help load the tents It's
not so. We have Just as easy times as
the actors All my stuff is packed in a
big trunk, which is placed in the
dressing-tens by the property-men II
Is NUN bered and occupies the same po-
sition every time. | makeup 1t noon
for the parade, again al two o'clock for
the regular performance, and at eight
o'clock in the evening for the last per.
formance l am usually back to my
bunk in the car b. 1I:S0 Il IS a very
comfortabl life when one Is accus-
toned TO It Ny wife always travels
with me and enjoys it first rate, OF
course. when there il a big rush and
we ara all late, il sometimes happens
that the whole crowd of Us has 10 turn
out and help the razor backs'-train-
leaders
There is good deal in makine-uP
funny. The paint-pot and baggy
trousers have a great deal to do with
making the people laugh. The clown
also practices getting himself into odd
positions, and he succeeds best in this
by being as awkward and blundering
IS possible. Usually the jokes are all
written out and committed to msIuory-
bat we are always getting mp new
ones isiel
a clown must be good acrobat IN
order 70 burlesaue the performers, and
II takes a considerable time 20 keep n
practice. Altogether. j; Is life fall q
enjoyment and presume ! love nv
profession just as wen as any lawyer
or doctor IN Chicago In the winter we
lay OF, and most Of as have some city
where we make our home
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
A BRICK AND MORTAR CRAZE.

Three wears ago, when everybody
was denying Kansas and her so-called
boom towns, there was a general stam-
pede for Chicago. With the prestige OF
the worlds fair it was reckoned that the
great western metropolis would, at
single bound, jump to the altitude
above and beyond the influence OF
financial gravitation, and the one thing
to do was simply to invest somewhere
in the vicinity of the fair. Thus came
the deluded thousands with their fated
millions, pouring it in, hit or miss
anywhere for an investment IN the
worlds wonder-the city which was to
know no reverse, or experience no
backsets for all time to come.
The unaccountable folly of these peo-
pie is without parallel in history, and
certainly not duplicated in any of the
paper schemes of the newer western
cities. Hotels of brick and marble. bust
ness blocks of stone and plate glass,
flats and apartment houses of costly
wood and architectural steel were
erected in the boys and fats of South
Chicago with as little regard to the cost
as if they were in the best quarters of
State street. The income was reckoned
If reckoned at alias if the worlds
fair was to be perpetual, and the stream
of visitors WAS to be an endless
procession of rural spendthrifts with
more money than they could get rid of
ha faIr
being over and the city having no extra
attractions, The visitors have decamped,
likewise the tenants and occupants OF
these costly structures. The owner
talks cheerfully of the prospect but his
looks betray the nightmare of iisap-
polntment which haunts bis dreams.
He is quietly manouevering still hunt
for purchaser, which if he finds, it
will be owing more TO the gullibilitv of
his victim than the merit of the invest
ment. His property q is practically
valueiess because it is entirely too far
out for the purpose it was intended and
they are too close together, and the run
ming expense too great, to be aYaila-
bic for farm houses.
The years will come and go, the stone
and brick will crumble by the elements,
the ninety-nine year leases will expire
by limitation and thriving Kansa. towns
will have grown to prosperous cities be-
fore there be a demand for these castles
where they are now located. Their his
tory will be written. not in the wills aud
requests of wealthy testators, but in the
personal biographies, and in the blighted
hopes of their projectors and builders.
The man who takes up such specula-
investments in the agricultural districts
is liable to get left.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
CALAMITY AND HUMANITY.

Old John F. Willis, who ran for gov
ernor on the first Pop state ticket and
who was given a place on the state
board of pardons by Lewelling from
which place he was recently removed,
being now free is working his untram-
meled racket with vehemence that is
attractive if not insuring to the state
house ring. He is travelling all over the
state delivering himself of denunciatory
speeches on the regular calamity key.
He is doing this as the national lecturer
on regular salary. He declares that he
will do the gentleman from Wichita.
Lorenzo d. Lewelling, up beyond power
Of recognition. Willis refers to the
gentleman late of Iowa, as His Royal
HighnesS. WhaS stlrs him up particu-
larly is the fact that he was out working
for humanity when the governor asked
by letter for his resignation. He was
drawing two salaries, and, being Pop,
he can't get over the insult offered his
pocket and his patriotism.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
NATIvE HOSPITALITY.
From tbe Youtb,s Companioa

Prom the Y outh's Companion
Henry Clay often said that it seemed
TO him that American women of any
class surpassed in tact and natural
good manners the women of any other
race. One example which he gave was
the following:
During presidential campaign. after
he had addressed a mass-meeting in a
Kentucky town. one of the neighbor
ing farmers invited him to dinner 1t an
early date to meet some of the leading
wings of the county.
When the day arrived Mr.. Clay rode
up to the farmhouse. and was surprised
to see no STR of preparation, for the
hospitable hentuckians usually found
no banquet too rich for their beloved
leader. The farmers wife. in home
spun gown and white apron, was feed
ing the chickens. She turned startled,
and then approached him smiling.
1T is Mr.. Clay? Come in, Come in.
Ny husband viii be here in moment. ("
She led him directly into her clean.
cheerful kitchen, and blew the horn to
summon her husband and sons, giving
them warning look as they entered.
Il knew" Mr.. Clay said, there was
a blunder somewhere. But there was
no hint of it in my hostess's manner as
she soon after composedly placed the
single dish OF food on the table, and
invited US to be seated. The dish was
pigs jowl and cabbage, and it was ex-
ceedingly well cooked. ! never en-
joyed meal more or listened to better
talk. When it was over, and we men
had smoked our pipes, prepared to
mount my horse. The farmers wife
then came out.
You will dine with US tomorrow,
and meet the politicians as you prom
ised, Mr.. Clay?" she said. we are so
honored and grateful by your coming
to us, alone, to-day
THE next day large company OF
men sat down to royal dinner. But
/ enjoyed the jOwl and cabbage most
1t had the flavor of the finest hospi-
tally"
Most American women have had en-
barrassing experiences in social emer-
gencies- Perhaps none was ever more
trying than the adventure of a lady
noted in New York society for her
courtesy and SAVIOR faire.
One winter day she started on the
train for Philadelphia, taking her seat
in what she supposed was an ordinary
parlor car. There was but one other
occupant, a somewhat stout man who
sat with his back to her. Presently he
lighted a cigar and began to smoke.
The lady coughed and moved uneasily,
but her hints had no effect. She said
at last tartly:
You probably are a foreigner, sir.
and do not know that there is a smols-
ing-car attached to the train. Smoking
is not permitted here"
The man without reply threw his
cigar out OF the window.
A few minutes later the conductor
entered and started at her in dismay.
How did you come here, MADAME"
he inquired.
'Why-where am 70"
''In Gen. Grants private car"
The mortified lady's usual tact failed
her here. She looked at the dumb,
immovable figure. and retreated with.
out word. -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
ALLIANCE AND HUMBUG.

The state house ring of Pop officials
have formed a commercial combine and
acquired lot of link and lead lands and
mines in the Indian Territory. The out
fit has secured, according to their own
declarations, fifteen square miles of
mineral lands, to which a railroad
branch will be constructed Immediately.
Whatever may become of their party
machine they consider that they have
got themselves fixed for the future, a
thing which would have been impossi-
BILE had they not been armed with place
and power through fusing with the
Democrats and by controlling the Pop
vote. Willis is just at present working
a scheme known as the Alliance Aid
Degree.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-22
STATE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.


The State Republican League is called
for its seventh annual meeting for To-
peka, April 9Th. The executive COM
mittee requests that every Republican
organization III the state send delegates,
and that every Republican county COM
mittee be called together for that pur-
pose; that every Republican in the state
will constitute himself a committee of
one 10 see that every Republican or
ganization in his vicinity is represented.
The railroad fare for round trip will be
one and one-third rate. Every kind OF a
Republican organization is entitled to
send delegates.
The president of the League is E. w.
Hoch, who will he present and preside,
and it is believed that next to the state
convention itself this League meeting
will be of the greatest importance. 1t
is even strongly intimated that the work
of the state convention viii be largely
planned, if not forestalled, by the agree
ments and understandings which will
be had among the members of the
organization at this meeting. The real
business for which it is called is to elect
delegates D the National League which
meets in Denver the Goth of June, and
to elect officers for the ensuing year.