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The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

opportunity of fishing and polling. In
thatched palmetto houses of their own
rearing they rest at night after days of
exhilarating sport. How feasible it
is to sleep in lightly constructed
houses may be indicated by illustra-
tion of the remarlIa BILE dryness of the
climate. The gro,.,d fol.nation in
the gulf region is of porous rock that
admits of ready drainage and leaves
the region dry at all times. A news
paper placed within few inches of a
found as dry as a bone, cracking Oh
the pressure of the hand.
To test the dryness of air and land
one in our party tossed pail of water
on the plank floor in front of the inn
at ten p. III. In ten minutes the planl<s
were dry.
One of the peculiarities of the gull
coast at this time of the year is that
from sunrise until half-past ten a. m.
the atmosphere Is sultry, even to a de.
pressing extent at times: but at half
past ten the gulf breeze springs up
with invaria bic regularity and creates
a temperature as agreeable as one
could wish.
Fire fishing at night IS one of the
novelties OF Florida river sport. 4
rough homemade basket Of hoop iron
is fastened 10 the bow Of boat, hang.
ing over the water Into this are
placed several blazing pine knots a.
the boat is slowly propelled over the
schools of fish below. BY common
impulse the fish leap out of the water
toward the light. and in so doing
goodly proportion are certain 10 drop
into the boat Indeed the occupant oi
the boat is likely to be struck in the
chest and face by the flying fish. The
darker the night the more brilliantly
glows the light Of the pine knots anc
the more animated is the sport with
the hsh.
Coming down TO certain practica
considerations as 20 Florida fishing i
Is TO be remarked that creature com
forts are not wanting. There is. q
course, plenty of fish aud game. ovs
ters are plenty and good. TerTapin i
to be had on demand. The fisherman
has no worry for bait, mnllet and crab
being the favorite bait in use. There
are plenty OF grubs in most of the
good fishing :egious- These can be
had with boat FOR about one dollar and
half dav. One sportsman alwars
goes of with a boat which has a ri1e
in locker on one side. and a shotgun iu
locker on the other Boats rigged fo'
sail or oars are big enough FOR cozn
fort FOR supplies and for q big catch
Comfortable back seats are fixed IN the
the stern so that the sportsman may
idle in comfort when there Is lull in
the exciting sport of heavy catching.
MATT I-AAAR
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

In Russia the consumption Of beer
Is smaller, for each person. than IN any
other ntaion. The favorite beverage is
q sort of whisky made from rye, called
vodka. spree based on that lasts
about three days, and it Is almost a
week before the toper's head comes
down 20 its Original size
There is famous corner IN 1oron-
to. The people call it the educational
legisla ton -sal Iva tion n-damnatiOn corn
er. On one corner IS the university Of
Canada. on another the handsome resi-
dence Of the lieutenant governor. on
the third is splendid Protestant
church. while on the fourth is saloon.
An antiquarian al Athens claims
TO possess the skull of sOphccles, the
tragic poet An old scholar IN Colonus.
the birthplace OF the poet, is certain
that his studio has the real head
There are az least FIVE museums in EG-
rope which dispute these claims and
each shows what Is called the genuine
skull
There are now ffty-fve towns and
cities in England which destroy their
garbage and solid refuse bv burning.
and $50 furnaces are employed for this
purpose. In many cases the heat from
these furnaces is used 20 produce
steam. and the power is eSuployed IN
pumping water and in running electro
light and power plants. and for other
purposes
The Ports al San Giovanni gate q
81 John, - modern gate % Rome
buii, by Gregory. XIII in ire sis.
teenth century. II Is near INC anr1ent
Porss AsiDsri. which is now walled Up
oT1t wh3ea x the best preserved q
those of the AureIizn wall. and - ths
one through which BegissrIus srs' ers-
:e-ed the si;v- and through which -
frsschsry Of ,ne Isauri2ns allowed : o
Tia q pass
-B4ak noies wcre isszed IN China
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JULIE wALTEs IN "sIDE TRACKED. !"

U
"Side Tracked" with its wealth OF
beautiful scenery and enchanting mechsn-
Ical effects viii be introduced at the
Crawford Grand tonight and tomorrow
night.
The comedy has been rewritten and the
company promises to be one OF merit ana
strength. julie Walters as Horatio
Xerxes Booth. the tramp" certainly dis
plays the knight of the road IL graceful
and amusing manner. Mr.. Walters is de-
scrbed as having great power as a
comedian, and always keeps his audience
convulsed with laughter while on the
stage.
The company includes many artists OF
repute and the specialties are all new.
The Columbian dance introduced by MISS
Louise Lewellyn is said to be a most
original and striking picture. Murphy ana
Mackin's musical act is certainly an entire
novelty, and little Ada Walters songs ana
dances are pleasing.
In the third act are two railroad SCIENCES
that promise to furnish plenty OF amuse-
ment. The locomotive is said to be very
realistic in construction, and the passenger
train. with its mail and express car, is
truly wonder of clever conceptions. The
side tracking of the tramp at the depot at
Jonesboro in the first act, after giving the
signal of distress to the brakeman, IS very
smuSinu
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fly, Puntarasa and many other haunts
are displaying evidences Of the old
time popularity among sportsmen, and
few corners of the peninsula are so
far away from the course of civiliza-
ton as to escape sport-hunting Wis
itors.
One fisherman's experience may be
interesting as stating a specific case,
and perhaps thereby in the best man
ner answering the inquiries of the in
vestigator, the Alexanders of the fish
ing rod who are seeking new worlds to
conquer.
This particular fisherman is one of
those genial, sagacious. cultivated
''rounders' who are always priced as
good company, and who, because they
are fishermen, are at once philosophers
and lovers of nature.
Travelling by boat to Florida said
my informant. describing his fish eXpe-
rience in this region, Il had the good
fortune to run across Fish Commits
sioner John Ford. of Pennsylvania,
Q noted fisherman who probably has
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
COURT HOUSE NOTES.

The tiles of the court house corridor
shine resplendeDtly since Republican
Janitors took charge.
Frank Forde has been appointed assist
ant to the county clerk at a salary of $50
per month. The Populists paid Harry
Stewart 500 for the same work
Dr. Hoffman has taken St. Johns place
as county physician. DIR. Hoffman is one
OF the very best doctors in the state ard Is
so held by the profession generally.
Sheriff Ben Royse is up at the state
asylum with patient. lie will be home
this morning.
Will Ayers will go up to Red Jaw, Nc
Pherson county, today on hunting trip
Miss Taylor is now one of the force in
Register Bsrretts department.
Business was rather dull in the district
clerks office yesterday; only two small
cases were filed.
Judge Stratton married couple in the
parlor of the probate court yesterday.
The case OF the State vs.. Sieglar was on
trial IN the district court yesterday
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SHOULD Be CLEAN AND CozY.
Both Qualities Are Desirable and Possible
in siccping Apartments.

Both Qualities Are Desirable and Possible
i'm sleeping Apartments.
1t is all very well for hygicpic beings
to talk about the beauty OF bed rooms
with bare floors. no drapcries. cane
chairs, and iron bedstcaGs II IS Je-
lightful to hear their enthusiastic ~.
terance on the absence Of microbes
and the destruction of germs But the
woman whose bedroom i also hcr SIT.
ting-room and dressing room finds y
impossible TO share their delight she
isn't fond of bacteria, of course, but
neither does she care to pass her wax.
ing hours in barn-like place. for
her-aud her name Is legion-a compro-
mise must be arranged.
The floor NAV be stained or painted
and then covered with rug. This rug
can be taken up once fortnight or SC
and shaken in the open air. Not many
microbes will lurk in il under these
circumstances, and at the same time
the woman who lives in the room viii
have impaired the air Of cozincSs.
which is second onfy 10 cleanliness N
most ordinations The brass or IRON
bedstead is the one which She will pre-.
fer from both hygienic and artistic
points of view.
She should have couch, but IL need
not be the upholstered affair dreaded
by advocates of cleanliness IL may bo
of willow, which is warranted not t.
harbor germs, and it should be covered
with cushions These may be taken
out and aired as often as their owner
wishes
One easy chair is necessity also.
But if the upholstery bugbear again
confronts her let her convert a steamer
chair into thing of luxury by throw.
ing over il n lambs wool rug and put
ting Il couple of cushions against "a
back.
4 little desk with a shelf fdr books
and another for hric-a- -brac. some
swinging bool<-shelves, a screen 20 pat
before the never beautiful washstsnd,
d straigh backed chair before the desk,
and a dressing Ia Die viii complete the
furnishings Of the room--Chicags
Times
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SWIFTEST OF KNOWN MOONS.
Jupiter's Fifth Satellite Travels over SIX
teen Miles Every Second.

Jupiter's FIFTH Satellite Travels over SIX
teen Miles Every Second.
newer and more accurate computa-
tion by Prof Barnard determines the
true period Of the flying little moon to
be eleven hours, fifty-seven and % "a
second 1t flies around the giant planet
at the wild rate Of 16.4 miles second.
a rate OF twelve times swifter than
that of little Phobos. the inner one Of
the two satellites Of Mars These two
little moons Of Mars also were aiscov-
cred by an American observer This
fifth moon OF Jupiter is not only very
small-sO small, indeed that even the
ace-penetrating eye Of the giant re-
tractor on Mount Hamilton falls 20 re-
veal il as a disk. and leaves IL a mere
stellar point Of light-but u is also
very near the great planet Prof Bar
nard does not believe IL can exceed,
even il equals. a diameter Of 100 miles
truly a wonderful speck 20 see. by
an observer stationed on our globe.
gazing through a profound gulf of
space about 800 0Oo 600 Of miles deep,
And the .iny object Is flying around
AAsF ftNl@i- " y VI EAaAEE TIC
least possible distance consistent with
its own safety; for IL is found 70 lie at
a distance Of g.. coo miles from Jupi-
ter's surface, just outside q certain
limit. inside Of which, i seems, no
satellite could exist. because of the
enormous attractive power of the
great planet which would pretty Ger
tA!niy tear the EttIe moon % pieces
Il is also computed pretty certainly
that any freely movable object on me
surface Of this newly discovered moan,
a. a man, chair, cart etc. srust 10
instantly drawn Tor rather hurled
through o., go intervening miles direct
y 70 the big planet "a soon "a Jupiter
rises ab0ve the horizon % any such ob-
3ect 4 man on that satellite would
have 20 De anchored with something |
heavier than Senator stewart long
silver speech = he 7y0uleazvo5a a cs p.
non-bsil Sight 20 Jupiter. ~.th ia.
prospect q being dashed r. bit. or
landing. And then d. wcu.d ALL i~
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RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL.

The Chinese y. NJ. C. A. in San
Francisco has recently sent SO, 600 to
Canton, China. as d contribution by the
Chinese of San Francisco for the evan
gelization of their contrymen-
Among the premiums awarded by
the Columbian exposition was u gold
medal to the American Tract society
for Religious Books and Tracts ex-
hibited. The principal features of this
exhibit were numerous selections from
its issue in $50 languages and dialects.
Livery Christian Endeavor society
that gives not less than ten dollars tC
the work of missions through its own
name engrossed upon an immense mis-
sionary roll of honor, 70 be displayed
at the Cleveland convention next July.
incense has come to be so much
used in English churches that the serv-
ers and acolytes and other assistants,
whose province it is TO light and swing
thurifers, have seriously proposed to
form themselves into society entitled
the "Thurifers' Guild" This has forced
the high memb bers of the church to con-
slider the matter very seriously.
The total increase of Baptists in
the United States for the decade of
1Ss0-1S90 was 1882, .53 The gain
southern, 253 600, and colored, nearly
700, 900. the total gain of the Congre-
gationalists for the same period was
l2S. 439 of the Methodist Episcopal
north, 537, 654: of the Presbyterian
(north), 2l4, 625; of the Episcopal, 1885,
500
We learn from the Lutheran Stand
ard, which is the organ of the Joint
Synod of Ohio, that there is at present
a more general discussion on the sub
ject of the union of the Lutheran
church in this country than ever be-
fore 1t says that it is highly signiti-
cant that there is such general desire
on the part of oldfashioned Lutherans
to harmonic the contending parties on
the basis of our confessions.
The Church of England. in Canada.
is hospita BILE to the Christian Endeavor
society. There are six societies in that
denomination in London, Ont, and a
committee is actively engaged in pro-
noting the work. Rev. Canon Rich
ardson represents the Church of Eng
land on the board of trustees of the
United society, Canon Richardson has
been elected president of the Ontario
Provincial Christian Baptist union.
The three slave states of Russia,
Roumania and Servia are said to pos
sess the highest percentage of illiteracy
of any in the world. Eighty per cent.
of the people are unable to read or
write. Of the Latin speaking races
Spain heads the list with As per cent.
France and Belgium having about Is
per cent, Austria 80, and Ireland 81.
In England the percentage is 13, Hol-
land 10, United States and Scotland :.
Difficulties in ones religion should
strengthen faith, not weaken it Only
weak minds imagine they can explain
everything. The student all his life
will tell you he really knows and un-
derstands very little of the commonest
objects about him. The Catholic who
claims to a know-all in religious mat
ters. and doubts a dogma of faith, is
no longer a Catholic. Doubling, he ha.
already lost his faith. Pittsburgh
Catholic.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
81 PLTNkAED.

A large audience thoroughly enjoyed
the performance of the comedy ''SI Punk
ard, at the Academy of Music last even
ing. The leading role WAS played by j. 4.
Lewis, who goG any amount OF nun Out OF
The character, His acting was droll and
natural. and his limitations and songs
proved very taking, winning him great
applause Felix Smart was also sue
cess. having TO respond 10 encore several
lines Mrs. Lewis is a talented actress,
and as SIS sweethear acted cleyerly. Her
songs and dances were enthusiastically ap-
clauded and encored. The support was
guite satisfactory and altogether pleas
ing entertainment was offered. Tonight
.he comedy will be repeated and matt
nee will be given on the queens birthday
tomorrow, when ladies and children VIII
have AN opportunity of enjoying a very
.aughable comedy.-Halifax (N. s. Daily
Herald.
At the Crawford Friday and Saturday.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
RAILROAD NOTES.

Todd Speed, formerly with the Santa Fe.
is going through the mysteries OF the gro
Gerry business with j. 4. Campbell & Co.
J. IL. Phillips of the Rock Island is
building up so rapidly after his recent
very severe sickness that his friends say
he could show Corbett better fight than
Mitchell did
Chief Clerk Purdy of the Missouri
Pacific viii recite one Of his farorite
pieces at the celebration Of paine's birth
day.
EXPoiiceman Jake Harmon is now run.
ming on the Rock Island as guard.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
CATCH BIG FISH.
Happy Hunting Grounds for the
Disciples Of Izaak Walton.
Landing . Thirty Pound Bass Excit-
ing Sport In the Gulf Shore
Rivers-Sea Trout That
Rise to the Fly.
COPYRIGHT. lse4.1

If that meditative, amiable and phil
osophic gentleman, Mr.. Izaak Walton,
were still alive and of undiminished
ardor in the sport of which he was so
artistic a champion. he would at this
season of the year turn proudly to
Florida.
This is. indeed. the chosen season for
the liveliest winter fishing. The ar
dent angler who can do it is hieing
him southwark as the birds did a few
months earlier. The southern river
banks are beginning to bristle with
rods as with rifles, and the glens OF far
Florida echo to the click of the reel.
Indian river, Tampa bay and its vicin.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

as early as the ninth century, when
the art of printing was unxnown in
Europe. These notes have generally
been redeemed, because in China
when q bank fails all the clerks and
managers have their heads chopped off
and thrown in heap along with the
books of the firm. And so il has hap
pened in these good old barbsrous
times that for the past five hundred
years not single Chinese bank has
suspended payment.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

ton by moonlight. Within an hour we
had landed no less than fifty as pretty
sea trout as the most critical connois-
seur would care 10 study. They were
lively fish and weighed from three to
eight pounds apiece.
Investigation revealed that there
are thirteen varieties of fish in the
Homosassa, all of them Ca9nev. OF
course the quantity varies al different
seasons OF the year, but at this partic-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Gus De Smith Ito his hostess, who
has just playfully sprinlsled him with
cologne )-Ah, Miss Emeline, | fear
these few drops are futile to quench
the flame of my consuming passion.
(Knesling) Emma, darling, / am
burning with love
Emeiine-I fear | am unequal to the
task. l will ring for my father. He viii
gladly put you out.-Texas Siftings.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
One Eind of Intelligence.

Beatrice-The lecture on entomology
was very interesting. / thought it
rather singular that feas should be
classed among the most intelligent of
insects.
Her Cousin Tom Gust back from
Florida We'll. | don't know. They
get on to great many clever people
-Iife
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
EysNGELiSrIC SERVICES.

Evangelistic services will be held every
night this week, except Saturday, at the
Lincoln street Presbyterian church, under
the auspices of the Young Peoples Society
of Christian Endeavor Good music by
chorus, choir and superior soloists will be
attractive features of these meetings.
Evangelistic workers will aid the pastor,
Rev. George r, Smith, in his effort to tell
the good news" Everybody invited and
heartily welcome
by Order of Committee of Y p 6 & F.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

There will be a meeting of the Wayside
Home association Tuesday morning At 10
O'Clock, at the office of DR.. Mary Gage
Day, III the Himmerly building, aud it is
desired that every member be present if
possible. HELEN b. ROBERTSON,
Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
FROZEN TO DEATH.

John Elyiu, postal clerk on the Panhandle,
who arrived last night. stated that before
leaving Woodard he body of man named
John Smaller WAS brought in there.
Shalier lived on claim sour miles from
Noodard and before the fall in tempera-
ture last week went ont TO Persimmon
Greek TO gather bones The storm came
on and he WAS unable to reach settle
msnJ before freezing TO death. Il is ex
pected that many more such fatalities
Will be discovered
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Richards celebrated
the 9th anniversary of their marriage
Saturday night. At the table spread in
honor of the occasion We're Mr. and Mrs.
Rev. Winters, Miss Julia Buck, Mr. and
Mrs A. VI Irwin, Mrs. G. VI. Irwin and
Mrs. Radford of Chicago.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
Rigorous framing

Josiah" said Mrs Corntossel 20 her
husband. do you reckon that owr son
Hiram will learn TO play this game II
football while he is at college"
Il don't see why he shouldn't"
We'll" said the old lady. in that
case he may do a good deal toward
maxim home happy when ne g.ts
here The way he ort 20 be able ter
handle tramps is a caution. "--W ashlng-
ton star
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Mistress-my husba nd was out IN y
dinner last night, Bridget, and II won't
be necessary for you TO sweep the hall
this morning
Bridget-Yis, mum. il there any
thing else. NUM-
Mi.tress-Sou might run the carpet
sweeper over his dress suit a few timea
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Aanra-You careless BOY You're
spilled your coffee over your nev
trousers.
Benny - Well there's plenty more
coffee, aia't there?-Ch. Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
CAltD OF THANKS

We wish TO express our heartfelt thanks
to our friends and neighbors for their
uniform kindness during the illness of our
infant daughter Nelly
Mr.. AND MRS X. B. WALLACE.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

On Sunday evening at : O'Clock Rev
Alexander B. Bruner. pastor of the En-
poria Avenue NJ. T. church, sand the
words that sealed the marriage vows of
Miss Viola Woolcott aud Mr.. Atwood
TAYLOR, at the parental roof on South
Fourth ave. Lots OF folks, big supper aud
4 splendid time.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Jack Smith WAS here Yesterday with of
iloer Gray of Arkansas City. He was ar
rested at Hut Crimson. The charge against
him was burglary ana grand larceny COM
mhted at Arkansas City few weeks
ago.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Mrs. j. E. Busser of Dodge City is Wis
iting Mrs. J. II. Phillips. Oh North Waco.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Remember the social at the First Pres
byterian church on Wednesday evening
next. There will he music and refresh
ments. A cordial invitation is extended
to all. Admission free.
MpS kF\DRICK
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Altar Chapter Of st. Johns church
will meet at the residence of Miss Belle
Noble, 1895 North Market street, Thurs
day afternoon at = O'Clock, instead OF
Tuesday. All requested to be present.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Clark Pollard of Sedgwick brought in II
car load Of cattle TO the stock yarus yes
terday. They were fine butcher steers
and sold for 81 80
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

The second o the series of dry socials'
tonight Tuesday at the residence of
Mrs. c. w. Bristow, l401 Park Place ave.
Come, bring all your friends ami have a
good time
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

D. r. Dunbar is suffering from severe
attack of the grip.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30
N rs. hENDKICk.

The W. g. I. L. will hold their evan.
gelistic services this Tuesday afternoon
at 2;30 O'Clock. Al welcome
Mrs CLATA T. DEEM, Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Sheriff Painter of Logan county, Okla
homa, spent Sunday in the city.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

John w. Nogle, in advance of the Al G.
Field Columbi Ministries, arrived in the
city last night. The fun-makers will be
here Feb s.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Mrs. A. E. McNees leaves this morning
for Kansas Ciiy.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

A pair of rubber boots were stolen from
the Manhattan shoe stora yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Henry Giesin of Fremont, Ohio, is Wis
iting John Millhampt of this city.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-01-30

Miss Emma Hill has returned from 3
visit to her parents il Barber county.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1894-08-10
FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

am q candidate for the office of Judge of
Probate, will abide by the result OF the
primary election. JAMES NJ. GEE X
respectfully announce myself candidate
for the office of Probate Judge of UnioI,
County subject 70 the decision of tho
primary election. &C. SARron. :;
l am q candidate for Probate Judge.
Will abide by the result of the primary
election. Respectfully,
JNO. =. GAGE. \
respectfully announce myselfa candidate
for the office of Probate Judge of Union
County subject to the decision of the
Primary Election. j. NJ. GREER :