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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
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Lottie was CRYING very hard What
Is the natter" asked one of her
fathers friends 81 have lost tEo pen
nies that mamma gave me-" That is
hot a difficult less 10 repair, replied
the friend. Here are two pennies
Az instant afterward Lottie Was cry
ing harder than ever. What are you
still CRYING for?" asked the gentleman
Il am CRYING" said the srtful baby.
because if had not lost two pennies
should now have four
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
A Child'a Voeahulary.

The statement that q child so years
of age would not have moro than $50
words in its vocabulary that IL was
able TO use unders;andingly led a care
full mother to note for q month the
number Of words used by her child.
All the parts Of speech used were TO
corded, with the result that in this
case the child appeared 10 have . vo'
cabulary Of i,52s words
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
a CITY OF Better DAYS.
The Falling on In Dubiin's Inaases9uf
Status

The Falling on In DubIin's Induse.qus
Status
The blow which fell on Dublin near
ly . century ago, and which checked
its material prosperity as efectually
as the Spanish siege broke that of Ley
den, did not operate TO also blight IL.
growth 1t remains among the first
score of Europe's centers Of popula-
ton. and the county Of which il Is the
heart contains 90, 600 more people than
IL did in 1871. There is only one other
county in Ireland which does not ex.
hibit a loss in population of from 30 "a
IS per cent for the same period
This increase does not, unhappiIy. be.
token gain in resources and profitable
activity. Tho average standard oi
wealth in Dublin has. should think.
declined considerably since fs4L Be-
tween that date and the year 1900 the
fall was precipitous- The ledgers ~
the old banking house o: Latouche pro-
serve a curious detail OF proof OF the
lO4 peers in the Irish parliament 81
kept their accounts with Latousha, and
the personal expenditure OF these 10
Dublin aggregated as2A. COO in single
year. There were . hTndred town
houses Of the nobility then. and there
were SOC members % the commons.
who. from The necessities Of the case.
were either wealthy men or tn. sails
ried nominees of wealthy patrons The
mere presence Of parliament must have
meant the annual circulation of At
leas; two millions sterling in Dublin.
II - possible 70 enumers,s msnusso
tories and mills known 20 have existed
Ia Dublin in 1900. employing some u. ooo
artisans. Of which All vessige had disap-
pssred within thirty years thereafter.
In 1s75 the number OF resident peers
had diml niahsd 70 twelve. and TO-DAY
there Is practically noss .. ALI The
toiisrs vent away ~ vel. not only the
WOODEN silk sad esrp~s wesvsr.. and
those skilled q the fabriestion of other
manufacturer. but the hes, Of builderA
mzsons. s.onscutsers and srtixfie s,ue.
co workers Who had been ernpsoyed in
that splendid renaissance Of pubic And
private architecture which marked .he
lifetime Of Grsitan's Ds-lsazob.
J.re-You seem % be unhappy. En-
RA-
Enns-Yes; ! have been deceived ia
Gy husband When I married him
supposed that il vas not my money bss
myself ths; be loved
And nov you have found out sha.is
,vas Rot yon stsu. hat only yozr MONEY
be was After
Alas. tass II what 7 know now fog
, certainty
We'll. there 10 one eonsola,soa for
yeu- and that Il that your haxband 10
lSi a ssupsd - be sooxA~ - Alex
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
No, 70 He Caught .rip.

New Husband fafter the ceremony,
Well. how much do you charge?
Cler-yman-What do charger
Well. | usually get s..
New Husband Here il is: bu: don't
mind telling you | think its . too
much Next time I'll hire justice o:
Che neace.-ChicaGo Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
ari..,~,., niscn.,;,n.

Johnnie Fewscads-Can ron lend ne
twenty dollars for few DAYS,
Wes,y Friend-Why don't you pawn
your .Satch2
Because il Is q keepsake from M
dear mother, and don't ike =" oArs
viii =
~ money is keepsake from nv
dear father. md I don; Ike 10 part
with ". eitker.--Alex Sweet, II Texas
Sit;incs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
She Knew.

Lady Of the House-Wen. if yon
references are satisfactory. I'll engage
you.
Applicant for Cooks Position-Ars
yez goin' TO look them up?
Lady of the House-Certainly.
Applicsn;-Then there'll be no need
Of me comm back here again.-Har-
1er-s BaZs-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
N Innressfoa.

Father inesninglyp-Wsnt . new
sled, DO yoa? The other day sa~ .
beautiful sled that . boy no older tsan
you had made himself
Small >on-Wot swfslly mean.
stingy father that poor bog must have
food News
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11

"t7r wise's got exesiient intentions
Dixon said Enpeck IN feeble apology
Yes said Dixon in has mean low
w3y. i noticed when you and I were
ahAra teas sac uAa yszy VAL U4nA4k-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11

A Pittsburgh editor SAYS: "Hu.-
bands are not made TO order" Well
bet he can't convince most wives thsy
are not-Texas Siftinga
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-05-11
A LOADED CAMERA
PHOTOGRAPHER SARONY. TELLS HOW
NOTED PEOPLE ACT BEFORE IT.
Nor. et.Sully Is Reserved, Pauline Hall Is
a. ,od Poser. Ada Rehan Is Natural,
Paw, ,ardt Is Fiery, and Henry Irving Is
|, Special Correspondence

NswYn aK, May THE modus operan-'
al Of takina theatrical photographs is very
-sinn,e In 4 ne case of great actress, for
;n.,snce ca rage is sent fer her and her
coc.,,,,e A. it means big advertisement,
she usually com, Ai"r All, shouen' BIC
troubles but littk about she Pnoeoe,0pns'
ber cbi.s lament eing confined to the ne
-,o.s;tv of risino IA e minutes earlier and
., ,,,,.s;n, tbis bresA fast or that luncheon.
Nsore than one actt ess has said to me-
,eWhv this is as fat guing as playing a
o,ines - when shea presents herself for
torture, II she is sa 1sibie woman, she
will place implicit confiA nee IA oarony AZ
an artist and forget for "a % time That she
is accustomed to having he own way.
Some actresses, of courA can change
from one pose to another \ Iuc, quiche'
than their sisters. Pauline = Hail. for'in-
The Irish standard., 1894-06-02

Capt. Farrell, who resided near James
town, patented before his death valu
,abls invention. The patent is steam
wagon, the principle Of which is said tot
be applicable to other machinery. u. III
Farrell, the brother Of the; deceased, hao
lately received letters from Eastern par
ties endeavoring to nagotiate for the ssalx
Of the right. The principle involved ilkss
the invention is regarded q very 1ltsss
able, as figures estimating the yalue1
the same have been placed as H8 '
$500 or $780, 3 New O1l
have maile q pro inyol lyin y
|fO0 and the pro- ~ ~
shortly ~
The morning call., 1894-11-08
THE MUSICAL PRODIGY.
Blind Tom Says He Is 81 Years
Old

Blind Tom Says He Is 81 Years
Old.
When the 1920 train had stopped at Six
teenth street, Oakland, yesterday little
woman stepped of briskIy and then turned 10
help a colored man whose falTering steps
showed him TO be blind. The man was blind
Tom," the musical wonder, and the woman
Mrs. Bethune. whose property Tom was before
the war.
Like little child the middle-aged man chung
TO her hand with trustful smile on his great
lips. He sat silent till the hotel was reached
and bis face bore the vacant stare OF Diank
mind.
When Tom reached his room his expression
changed. He sang, aud the music OF us own
voice seemed to give him pleasure. he pauseu
when visitor entered the room. .
81 am very WE'LL" he said in answer 10 d
question; land Pm so happy Say. ID Tue
too.'
This he proceeded to DO. but paused to in
form his visitor that he was 81 years OF age
Then in an Oracular voice he proclaimed:
Blind Tom was born slave IN Georgia 10
1949."
Mrs. Bethune at this juneture explained that,
though Tom remembered the date OF every
visit 10 every town IN which he had appeared
aud never forgot piece OF music he once
heard. he was absolutely incapable OF reason
ing He had no idea of numbers except as
sounds, ana when be declared that he was born
in 1S49 he could not realize that II CONNECTED
with his statement OF being 81 years OF age.
During the time when he was not singing
Toms hands wandered over his coat, aimlessly
lingering bis buttons. HIS mouth twtcbed ner-
Vously from side 10 side. Whlle dis lace was
utterly blank. AS soon, however. as he real
lied that h had some one near who was inter
eSted in him he was eager 10 display what he
knew and gain their applause.
Tom played several selections on the piano.
They were such as would require great skill
and much practice even 10 student of cias-
steal music, yet the blind negro was able 10 IN
terpreI them with the mlnutest accuracy.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
Hancock Died Rich.

Mrs. Elizabeth Hancock has petitioned
the Probate Court for letters of admin
istraton over the estate OF her la'e bus
band. Samuel Hancock, who died on Oc-
tober 49,
The deceased. who died intestate, left an
estate valued at about $350,000, of which
S325.000 is in real estate. The only heir to
the property besides the widow is son of
the deceased, Robert John Hancock, who
carries on his fathers old contracting bust
ness. J. T. Fleming is the attorney in the
eStatn
The morning call., 1894-11-08
there Was No Quorum.

A meeting Of the Board OF Education was to
have been held last evening. but for some rea-
Rether, Evlden ly the bulletin boards down
town, with the election returns thereon, had a
seductive influence upon the Directors. Up TO
y O'Clock only Tour members OF the board APP
peared upon the scene, and after half an honr,s
grace, with no other member in sight, IL was
decided to postpone the meeting for Inc want
of n utIOrI1n- - 1880
The morning call., 1894-11-08
A Church Orchestra.

The first grand concert OF the Trinity Pres
byterian s. S. orchestra will take place this
evening at the Trinity Presbyterian Church
corner OF Twenty-third and Capp streets. e. P,
Foster will be the conductor, and the soloists
are TO be: Miss Charlotte Verowate, soprano:
Miss Florence Julia Doane. soprano; Miss
Alice Partridge, contralto, ana c. NJ. I. Parker,
orpantsI.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
His Leo Broken.

Richard Allen, laborer, was excavat-
ing at the Cliff House yesterday after
noon when big bowlder came tumbliug
down and knocked him heels over head,
breaking his right leg. He was taken To
the keceiving Hospital. He lives at 1917
Fall straet ~
The morning call., 1894-11-08
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICES.

DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE - BELCRER
- Silver Mining Company. Location of princi-
pal place OF business, San Francisco, Cal. Loca-
ton of works, Gold HILL Storey County, New.
Notice-There are delinquent upon the follow
Ing described stock, account OF assessment
No AZ, levied on the 14th day of September,
1894, the several amounts set opposite the names
Of the respective shareholders, as follows:
The morning call., 1894-11-08
Will Take the Pledge.

he was dog, was discharged from the Re-
ceiying Hospital yesterday and sent home.
He declares he will sign the pledge. as he has
no desire 10 undergo the same experience
again.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At, ST. 30

l case MEMS FULL-FINlSuED VI
CUNA SHIRTS AND
DRAW ERS, extra heavy and fancy
silk fms he'd. good value for 81, will be
offered at 81 90 each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08

Methodist denomination, 315 Castro street,
near Market, on Friday evening next. All
persons regardless Of sect who wish to
meet the representatives. of the order and
spend a pleasant evening are cordially in
Yiied TO be present
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At S1.5O.

2 cases MEMS HEAVY UNDERWEAR.
one undyed Australian lambs wool
and one same material and camePs
hair mixed, extra good value for 81,
will be offered at 81 90 each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
A NEW SYMPHONY.

Some interesting nusic for To-1or-
row Nights Concert.
The following attractive programme has been
prepared for tie Seheel symphony concert to.
morrow evening:
Overture to the drama, "The Thirty Years
War" Zine Feste Eurg ist urser GoUt
..................... .......,. j chin Raft
Symphony, ID major No. (frsI time). ,....-..
Observation-Disclosures. August Klugbardt
Vorspi Ell to the opera, "Die McisteTsingerp:..-
.......,.,...... ..........,.,... Richard wagner
Serenade minor....,..., Robert Volkman
SOlO. mar
In the sunshine" piece characterIsque.
........... - ........... II. Holman
td) Spanish, 10 Hungarian, from "Ihs suite
OF Ali NaUionsn. ................M M. Moszkowskl
DeacOneSS' Hcusewarming.
A pound party and housewarming Will
be given at the Deaconess' Home OF the
The morning call., 1894-11-08

And In accordance with law and order from
the board of directors. made the 14th day OF
September 1894, so many shares OF each parcel of
such stock as may be necessary win be sold at pub.
lie auction at the ONCE of the company, room 81
third floor, Mills building. northeast corner of
Bush and Montgomery streets. San Francisco,
California, On THURSDAY, the 9Th day of No
vember, 1894, at the hour of O'Clock r n. of
said day. 60 pay said Delinquent Ehere-
on, together with costs of advertising aau ex.
penses OF sale. G. L. PERKINS, Secretary.
once: Room 81. third floor. Mills building. saa
Francisco. California oc2o I'd
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At 500.

IS dozen MEMS UNDYED SANITARY
LANES WOOL UNDERSHIRTS
and DRAWERS. warranted thoroughly
snrunk, extra good value for 81 80, will
be offered at 81 each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
IMPORTANT OFFERINCSFOR TODAY!
Hosiery : Underwear !!

Hosiery 3 Underwear!
At ~ Cents.
100 dozen MISSES BLACK RIBBED
COTTON HOSE, fine grade. fast black,
regular price 81 40 per dozen. will be
placed on sale at II &c pair.
At 90 Cents.
100 dozen BOYS BLACK RIBBED COT
Ton HOSE, extra heavy. made spe-
cialiy for boys wear, regular price So
per dozen, viii be placed on sale at zoe
pair.
At 25 Cents.
S. dozen LADIES' FANCY COMBINA-
TON HOSE, tan boots and colored
tops, warranted last colOrs, regular
price 35c. will be placed on sale at 25c
pair.
At 49, Cents.
IS dozen LADIES BLACK COTTON
HOSE, made with white feet, splieed
heels and toes, Hermsdorf black. reg
ular value SOC, will be placed on sale at
33h apair.
At so Cents.
30 dozen LADIES' WHITE SWISS RIB
BED COTTON AND WOOL VESTS.
high neck, long sleeves, regular price
zoe, will be placed on sale at SOC each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
Gloves! Gloves!
At SIS Cents.

At IS Cents.
81 dozen LADIES S-BUTTON LENGTH
MOUSQUETAIRE UNDRESSED
KID GLOVES, In dark and medium
shades, also black, regular price 81, will
be placed on sale a. 6jc a pair.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At Is Cents Each.
At 25 Gents Each

100 dozen LADIES WHITE SCALLOP-
Sd SHEER EMBROIDERED HAND
KERCHIEFS. regular price So per
dozen. will be offered al 25c each
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At SO Gents.

90 dozen MEMS UNDYED SANITARY
MERlNO UNDERSHIRTS AND
DRAWERS, fancy silk finished, good
value for 81, will be offered at SOC each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08

The British channel is very shallow.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At 90 Cents.

90 dozen LADIES S-BUTTON LENGTH
MOUSQUETAIRE UNDRESSED
KID GLOVES. in dark. medium and
tan shades, regular nrIce 81 90, will be
placed on sale al Gee pair
The morning call., 1894-11-08
At 10 Cents Each.

At 10 Cents Each.
800 dozen LADIES WHITE SCALLOP-
ED EMBROIDERED HANDKER-
ChIEFS, regular price 50 40 per oxen,
Will be offered at 10c each.
At Is Cents Each.
200 dozen LADIES' HITE HEM
STITCHED UNLAUNDRPD LINEN
HAND EMBROIDERED INITIAL
HANDKERCHIEFS. regular price So
per dozen, will be offered at 15c each.
At Is Cents Each.
200 dozen LADIES' WHITE SCALLOP-
ED SHEER EMBRO IDERED HAND
kERCHIEFS. regular price So per
dozen. will be offered at 15c each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
HandkerChiefS!
At 5 Gents Each

800 dozen LADIES WHITE HEM
STITCHED UNLAUNDRIED MI
TIAL HANDkERCHIEFS, worth
81 90 per dozen, will be offered at &c
each.
The morning call., 1894-11-08
Mems Furnishings!

70 dozen MEMS UNDYED SANITARY
LAMB'S-WOOL SOCKS, also extra
heavy camers-hair mixed SOCKS, with
double heels and toes. extra good value
for 81 20 dozen. will be offered at 25c
pair.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

There is a labor war on at Cripple
Creek. Men are being killed and mines
blown up. Colorado seems to be par.
ticularly unfortunate Just now. Depu-
ties have been sent from Colorado
Springs and Denver to stop the destruc.
tion of property md to restore the pro-
perties TO the the owners. and our pig
headed governor says he hopes all tho
boxes. The end ia not yet. What u
pity we have not level headed. con
serva,ive man at the head Of affairs dur.
ing such timcs.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

This invaluable remedy is one that
ought to be in every household. 1t will
cure your Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Cuts.
Bruises, Burns, Frosted Feet and Ears.
Sore Troat and Sore Chest. If you have
Lame Back it will cure it. 1t penetrates
to the seat OF the disease. It will cure
Stiff Joints and contracted muscles after
all other remedies have failed. Those
who have been cripples for years have
used Billiards. Snow Liaiment and
thrown away their crutches. and been
able TO walk as well as ever 1t will cure
you. Price 80 cents. Sold by The Delta
Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30


G. A. R. Post No. s4 will observe Dec
GRAFTON Day in the usual manner. The
following program has been prepared.
The procession will start from the
Court House at . o'clock. and Will be
participated in by the G. A. R., the fire
company. the X. of p, the mayor and
council and the teachers. All old SOL
diers and citizens arc cordially invited
to attend.
The march Jill be direct to the Gem
etery. where the old soldiers will decorate
the graves of the dead soldiers.
Vocal music will be rendered. and Rev.
n. F. Hoyt will deliver the memorial
address. L. MacLean. President Of the
School Board, will addsess the young
people. 10. Adams will act as Marshal
of the day. Miss Henry has also pre-
pared an original poem.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

A new departure has been made in
school work, in that OF issuing diplomas
from the common school to the high
school. 1t ia good idea, as it gives the
holders an impetus to work. and makes
them more ambitious in their studies.
large crowd gathered at these exer-
cised last Friday evening, and enjoyed
them very much. Much credit is due
the teacher. Miss Myers. for the manner
in which she had her pupils trained, and
the scholars, one and all. delivered their
orations in an eloquent manner, nearly
all OF them without the use Of manu-
script.
The music by those not members OF
the school was rendered by Mrs. II. H.
Smith, Mrs. G. W. Stong and Mrs L.
MacLean, and was unusually good.
Eight scholars now enter the High
School next term.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

Sheriff Mower and Marshal Wagner
last Friday arrested a man giving the
name Of J. H. Whip on receipt Of a
telegram from Montrose giving a de-
scrip:ion, and saying he had stolen a
fine overcoat. He tried to sell the over
coat at Potter's Second Hand store. but
Mr.. Potter mistrusted something and
did not buy. Sheriff Dillon came down
from Montrose Saturday after tie pris-
oner
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30
CoXcy Men,

Several travelling Coxey men had
a little trouble with Marshal Wagner
last Thursday night. For several days
they have been camped at the stock
yards and begging their food. but buy
ing their cigars, and soaring the house
wives in the neighborhood. The above
evening Marshal Wagner concluded it
was about time for them to move on,
and went down with Byron Smith to
clear them out.
Mr.. Wagner started to crawl under
the shute when large rock Just missed
his head. A man caught him by the
legs and he fell; seven men then com
menced to scatter in sll directions. He
fred at the man who had thrown the
rock He succeeded in getting two of
them covered and marched them to the
lookup. He then started down for
more, but finding none OF them returned
to camp. Coming back to the lookup
to put the men in cells, he found the
lock broken and the men free.
Returning. Wagner lay part Of the
night on a box car and part on the de
pot platform watching for their return
to camp, but all were gone in the morn
ing. and the town felt relieved.
While Wagner was up town with the
two men, = posse OF twsnty-one citizens,
armed with everything from a revolver
10 a cigarette, marched down to tho
camp, only TO find one lonesome man
sitting on the steps, not nearly As badly
scared as most Of tho men in the crowd.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

A sou0d Liver Makes A Well Man.
Are you Bilious, Constipatsd OF trou-
bled with Jaundice. Sick Headache. Bad
Taste in Mouth, Foul Breath. Coated
Tongue. Dyspepsia. Indigestion. Hot Dry
Skin. Pain in Back and between the
shoulders, Chills and Fever, etc. II you
have any of these symptoms your Liver
is out Of order. and your blood is slowly
being poisoned. because your Liver does
not act properly. HERRINE will cure any
disorder of the Liver, Stomach or Bowels.
1t has no equal as Liver Medicine
Price 70 cents. Free trial bottles at The
Delta Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

r. F. Williams went up on Surface
Creek last week and stayed over night.
This would not be unusual II II were
any ono else but Bob" but there must
be deep laid plot whom he gets 30 far
away from Delta.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

Frank Shields yesterday started to
plant potatoes on his place in North
Delta. Several parties who saw him de.
clare he had a cottonwood plow, his hat
off and tho horse hitting only tho high
places. He has contract 10 furnish
new potstocs by the Foprtb o' July,
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

Some OF the Prohibitionists did not
like our reference to the W. G. 7. U. in
connec tion with their club. The meet
ing was expressly announced at the W.
G. I. U. convention, and We supposed
a few OF them joined. However we will
give space for the entire constitution
and list Of names il they wish il pub.
lished.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30
AYERS PILLS
Prepared BY DR.. J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass.
Every Dose Effective
High s.Aool Commencement.

The annual commencement exercises
OF the Delta High School had the largest
attendance that has ever greeted a grad
uating class. Only three were in the
class this season, but all showed good
mental training. and bright future 10
in store for all OF them.
The music rendered was indeed choics
and inspiring. and every one present en-
ioyed themselves. Flowers were in pro
fusion, and it was difficult to see any
distinction in the applause and appre-
citation accorded each scholar.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30
~. y
II. II. SMITH. Sec.

Citizens of Colorado, regardless Of
parry should rise in their might and turn
II We keep going the way We have been
for the last year. Colorado men will have
a worse stigma attached to them than
Kansas.
The Delta independent., 1894-05-30

which is Ayers Pills. Purely vege-
table, sugar-coated, easy to take and
quick to assimilate, this is the ideal
family medicine-the most popular,
safe, and useful aperient in phar-
macy. Mrs. NJ. \. BRoCKwELL,
Harris, Tenn, says:
ayers Cathartic Pills cured me of sick
headache and my husband of neuralgia. We
think there Is