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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
MIGHTY QUEER FISH
Common Along the Atlantic and
Gulf Coasts.
One of the Queerest Of Deep-Sea Fishes
Curious Relation Between the PO-
sition Of Its Eyes and Its Po-
siti0n In Swimming.

The American sole, sometimes called
the calico back or hog choker, is of the
same order as the founder, but not Of
the same family, being more nearly re-
lated to the common sole of Europe.
1t is common all along the Atlantic
coast and in the Gulf of Mexico. 1t
runs up rivers in the spring, and is
often found in fresh water. 1t seldom
exceeds seven inches in length, though
it grows sometimes to be ten inches
long. In color its back varies from
dark gray or brown to almost black. is
often marked with darker spots, and is
plaided off with narrow lines of dark
brown. It's belly is ordinarily of
blush white with dark spots. Some
times both sides Of the sole are dark,
sometimes the belly is part dark and
part light, and specimens have been
found all white, though this is very
rare.
In its habits the sole is in many re-
spects similar to the founder. 1t likes
a muddy or sandy bottom, and lies
there buried. 1t comes out after food
and rushes al its prey and seizes it
like the founder. Frequently it at
taches itself to the side of a rock and
to spiles and other smooth substances.
Its head is short and its fins extend
practically around the fat body.
1t fattens itself against stone or
other fat object, and attaches itself by
excluding the air and water. 1t moves
up or down fat surface with an I'M
dulating motion, like its swimming mo-
ton, lifting the middle portion of its
body, but keeping its fms attached.
Sometimes in moving downward it
slides or drops two or three feet or
more at time. It will sometimes
climb to the top OF the water. 1t finds
upon the stones and spiles upon which
1t climbs marine plant life and small
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
LEATHER is SCARCE
French Government Cannot Sup
ply It's Army with Shoes
Principal Causes OF the Great Failing on
In the SuPply-No Practical Sola-
tion Of the Distressing
Problem.

Leather is SO scanty and high Of
price just now in France that the min
lister of war is greatly perplexed over
the question of how to secure the nee
essary footwear for the great num-
Der of men which that nation keeps
continually in readiness for its defense.
Not only this, says the New York
World, but sufficient supply ofleather
for the saddles, harness and other fur
niahings Of the cavalry and artillery is
lacking.
When the government invited bids
recently for the equipment of the
troops with shoes and horse furniture
the only contractors who dared make
an offer demanded so high a figure that
their propositions were rejected. and
those who have yet contracts to fill for
these articles are seeking every means
possible to break them, fearing that
ruin viii be the result if they are CON-
PEELED 10 carry out their agreements
Hides have doubled in price since the
beginning of the present year. This
unusual state of affairs in the leather
trade was thought at first to be the re-
suit of corner in the market, but it
has since become evident that the re-
markable scarcity in that commodity
is produced by variety of simple and
natural causes.
Three of the principal reasons for
this dearth of leather are: The recent
war between China and Japan, the
many revolutions and bloody conflicts
in the South American republics and
the scarcity of fodder and pasturage
owing to the unfavorable weather of
last year and the year before in the
countries of the world from which the
principal supply of hides comes.
The catastrophes of the climate and
of war in South America, although
serious enough in themselves, would
about the present state of affairs. 1t
is the war between China and Japan
which is more directly responsible for
the dearth which now prevails When
war was declared Japan placed large
contracts in the United States for the
equipment OF its infantry and cavalry
with footwear and other furnishings.
To fill these promptly the contractors
in this country bought up nearly all
the visible supply of leather suitable
for that purpose.
Since the war closed Japan has sent
new orders of equal Importance to the
merchants here for fresh supplies of
shoes and military trapping, and the
markets have been swept bare to fill
them. The price of green" hides has
therefore risen SO high that the tanners
are buying as little as they can, and .
large percentage of the tanneries
throughout the world are closed.
In France especially the wholesale
manufacture of shoes is in deplora-
BILE state. Generally the product of one
season is made up to sell the next, but
owing to the high prices prevailing this
year for the necessary raw material
great number of the shoe factories are
closing and throwing out of employ
ment large number of workmen.
An immediate and practical solution
of the question seems impossible. The
crisis has not yet been reached, and
the ultimate outcome will be interest
ing to notice.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
rRIENNIAL CoNcLAyE X. II.
August .6th to Soth- To- boston. Mas. and
ketura--Ore Fare for the Round Trip.
Via the Missouri Pacific Railway.

Choice OF routes either via 81. Louis
or via Chicago, or both. Remember
that the Missouri Pacific railway and
it's connections is the best and shortest
and quickest route to Boston by sew
eral hours. Sir. Knights will remember
that no official route has been declared
west Of ST. Louis or west Of Chicago,
All Sir knights who wish 10 join the
official train can do so at Chicago.
From Wichita or any other point IN
Kansas. there IS no Official train. hence
1t behooves each Sir Knight 20 so via
the route Offering the best accommoda-
tons. The Missouri Pacific viii he
prepared TO give you an excellent trip,
Elegant service and quick time.
Tickets will be on sale August 18th
to cath inclusive. We courteously IN
wife each and every Sir Knight and
others. TO call and see what We can do
for them before making their final ar
engagements for the trip. Remember
that the Missouri Pacific railway viii
take you either via st. Louis or Chicago
or via both places If you SO desire.
f.. +. BLECKI.EY,
p. and T. Agent Mo. Pac., III y. Main
ST.. Wichita. Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
INDUSTRIOUS soVEREIoNs.
How Some of the Queens Spend TheiI
Time In Private.


Though it may be thought that the
royal ladies of Europe are very supe-
rior personages a near acquaintance
with them reveals the fact that they
are after all very human, and women
before all A man who had travelled
very extensively over the continent
took pains not very long ago 70 find
out what the favorite anusements OF
the women at the head of the great
aged to urearth some little known Pc
culiarities which arc the more especial
J. interesting for the reason that they
find mention IN the court circulars or
the letters OF foreign correspondents
Queen Victoria has two hobbies
which she pursues even now despite
her feehleness- One is music, the
other languages AS a young princess
the monarch of England was noted for
her sweet voice and her elegant touch
upon the piano 1t is not at all exag-
gerating TO say that in both these re-
spects she was more than an extraor-
dinarily good musician Though
rheumatism prevents her piaying.now,
and she seldom sings, she still retains
her love for harmony and enjoys moth
ing more than a quiet musical morning
In the halls OF Windsor
A bali dozen OF the European Ian
guages have been at her tongues end
for many years. but the one in which
she has taken the most pride has been
Plattdeutsch- She has a very thor
ough knowledge of this difficult dialect.
kend has read through MANY Of .ks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

romances written in it, which are re-
narkably fine, but which have seldom
been translated owing to the fact that
their beauty and pith are lost in the
change from one Language to another.
Like her royal mother, Victoria Ade-
laide, now dowager empress of Ger
many, is fine musician, and she has
made use of the melodies of her child
hood TO assuage the sorrows that the
years have brought her. Not only has
she been interested in musical matters
ever since her girlhood, but she is also
very fair artist, aud had she not
been born to the purple there is little
question but that her paintings would
have brought name and fame.
! Turning to Russia, the dowager en-
press Dagmar is an expert needle
woman and spends all of the time she
can spare embroidering. There is
hardly a family connected with the
Russian royal house by marriage or
Gingship that has not some specimens
of her haudiwork. Her Gaughter-in-
law, the reigning Empress Alix, a very
young woman, has developed no par
ticular tastes as yet, nor for that
matter has the present empress of
Germany, who has been abso rbed ever
,ince her marriage in her ma ternal
| iuties.
Margherita, the queen of Italy, is .
keen theatrical critic and the patron
tss OF everything relating to the stage.
| She also takes much interest in lin
guistic matters, and it is 2 point Of
etiquette with her to always address
her visitors in their own tongues.
Cooking is the fad of the crown
princess of Sweden and Norway, and
there is pleasing story to the effect
that some years ago this royal young
woman, while on visit to Berlin,
went down into the great kitchens of
the old palace, tucked up her dainty
| sleeves and started in making various
connections for the old kaiser, her
grandfather, who was nightly tickled
BIT the attention and enjoyed his meals
| during her visit more than he had Tor
long time previously.
Louise, of Hesse-Cassel. reigning
queen Of Denmark and the mother of
the princess of Wales and of the dow
ager empress of Russia, could easily
become professional mlliner and
make great deal Of money out of it.
| The innate taste of poking up small
bunch of ribbon and sprig Of flowers
| together SO as to make what women
call CONNECTION" of a hat is hers, and
has been for good half century. All
her daughters have to a certain extent
inherited this taste, and the princess of
| Wales in particular is indebted to her
royal mother for the admirable taste
| she has always had relating to matters
| Of personal adornment.
Years ago the compress of Austria
used to hunt INCREASINGLY, and she Kept
1t up until her health broke down.
What was even more remarka BILE, she
''broke' her own horses, and did it to
such good effect that she became very
nearly the best-mounted woman in all
Europe. Since her health has failed
she has devoted her energies largely to
travelling and to studying modern
Greek. The practical end of this latter
Is hardly evident, but it is certain that
the empress takes keen delight in it
Ny. World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
Do You Know.

That the Santa Fe route tSt. Louis ana
San Francisco railway is positively
the only line running two daily through
passenger trains from Wichita 10 ST.
Louis. without change. leaving Wiehi-
Ia at 1910 a. m. and 1875 p. m. arriv-
ing in St. Louis at $50 p. m. and $50 n.
III. The equipment OF these trains is
first class in every particular. consist
ing OF elegant reclining chair ears (sests
free) and Pullman Palace Drawing
Room Sleepers.
IL you are going beyond 81. Louis re-
member that connection with all lines
for the east. northeast and southeast is
made ia the magnificent new Grand
Union depot. s.. Louis. the largest and
handsomest passenger station IN the
" Grid.
For sleeping car berths and all infor-
nation relative 10 rates. routes. etc.
call at Santa Fe Route ticket office. i5s
North Main street. CT Douglas Avenue
station. d59 "
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
THE WATERMELON NET.
A Convenient Continuance for Carrying
Home the Massive Fruit.

A Convenient Contr:vanco for Carrying
Home the Massive Fruit.
The invention of the watermelon net
was due primarily to a change in the
shape of watermelons. Years ago the
great majority of watermelons were
much longer than they were thick.
Then when man carried home the
watermelon which be had bought the
dealer took a turn around one end of it
with stout cord, carried the cord
along to the other end, and took an
other turn there, and the connecting
length of cord between the loops
served as a handle, while the shape of
the melon kept the loops from slipping
Off But with the change Of the melon
to the shorter, chubbier shape now
prevailing this plan was no longer pos
sible, and SO the net came in six or
eight years ago.
The watermelon nets, says the New
York Sun. are made of a jute Irvine
called melon Irvine. They are Of one
size. They are big enough for any
melon. and with small melon in q net
It is easy TO take up the slack. They
are made altogether by hand, at odd
times, by people accustomed 20 net
making. They are sold at wholesale az
two dollars hundred. The melon
dealer used 10 charge five cents for a
net, but now most dealers give the nets
away.
Notwithstanding their bulk many
melons are carried home by the pur-
chaser. The suburban resident may
spot particularly fine melon and take
IL right along with him in a net; man
living in the city may do the same
thing. Whatever the circumstances
under which a man wants TO take
melon with him the net is great con-
venience; il beats Carrying the water
melon under the arm out OF sight
But while many melons are thus car
ried in the course of the season. still
tie great majority OF vatermeions are
sent home just like other things. And
SO after all the sale Of watermelon nets
amounts To only few thousands An
nuany.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
rn.o H. EasnSa-

The other day. in a public place, two
suburban hooi-mistresses fell into
conversation with precise and some
what airy lady, not from Boston. who
began TO criticise the attachments OF
Boston teachers 1T IS most extraor-
binary" she said. what ignorant peo-
pie they employ to teach school IN
Boston Such English as they some
times speak The two school-mi--
tresses ventured 20 ask what unfor:u-
nate pecuIiarities she had deserved N
the English of Boston teachers Why,
their pronunciation is 50 bad. she an
swered just farcy-I heard Bos-
ton teacher the other day say pro-
gramme'" The two teachers opened
their eyes. wondering why people
shouldn't say programme They
hardly dared 10 ask. but the lady En-
lightened them When any one VINO
had been TO school al all, she >doed.
should know that il should De pro-
nounced 'progrun" - Boston Tran
script
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
ARE YOU GOING TO ATTEND THE
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT7

The old soldiers and friends 81 the @.
A. X. and the Woman's Relief Corps
are discussing the question Of attend
ing the National Encampment at Louis
vile. Ky. Sept. II 10 II. and 10 those
we desire TO call special attention 10 the
Santa F'e line via Kansas City and the
Frisco line via 81. Louis. our tran
service and facilities are f-s;-ciass IN
every respect We have double daily
train service via both routes and you
will be assured pleasant ard comfort
able trip.
The Santa Re has always been the
friend OF the Grand Army and its aGxil-
iaries. and advocztors OF low rates for
the old soldiers. The cost OF a round trip
ticket is $3.50 and you can buy them
on Sept 8. and 10. They are good for
return up to Oct. s. For further In
formation call at l5s North Main or
Douglas avenue station.
TACif; K CARNEY.
City Ticket Agents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
g. 4. L. OF KANSAS.
THE OFFICIAL TRAIN

10 Louisville, KY, Will leave Kansas
City vie The Missouri Pacific railway on
Sept. 18th at 2 o'clock p. m. The depart
ment commander Of Kansas and staff.
Woman's Relief Corps. Sons of Netsr-
ans. together With the celebrated Nodoc
club Of Topeka. wHl 20 on this train.
Parties from Wichita can join this train
by leaving Wichita al II 40 a m. via
Missouri Pacific. Through car from
Wichita 10 Louisville. which viii be at
tached 10 the official train at Pleasant
Hill. No
Remember the Missouri Pacific is the
most direct line. No change Of cars.
For further information call at city
ticket Office. IA North Main Streec.
Wichita. Kan. IS II
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
Napoleon. Aggressive scheme sseoe..ful.

~
With Prussia pe,sistentiy neutral
aud all the minor states exaspersted
not only OF the continued billetiDg OF
French troops upon them. but BY new
demands for money. France was viz
tualIv lef. alone against Austria and
England IN the coming campaign
This situation was perfectly clear TO
the French people: but in view Of AL
that had happened since the change Of
government. II appeared 20 every one
not only a. IL reasonable Offers ot
peace on the part o. the FIRST cossGI
had been refused. but as IL French
honor were asepzrab.y united with
the policy Of war forced upon aim
Though not proved il "a reiterated
tia. this WAS what Bonsp arte wanted
81 oseqse1t evenis support the hyPo'A-
isis: and Il Is % true. No schener ever
M; with such perfect success The
policy Of aggressive extension was sp-
naren,ly forced upon him-Prel
sloane. in Century.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

Dine appetite A century since 4 WON
an was not supposed 20 care for food,
and not Byron alone would have teen
oisgusted Al sny display Of hunger on
the part Q: sex who, like MeivinA
Fitz-AlIep. seemed 10 exist merely On
;rawberries and cream Nor - the
complaint. made only few years ago.
that a WOMAN IN . restaurant always
called for ice. and cakes, longer fact
Women have learned the necessity o.
proper food. aud IL Is sight 70 do the
Doctors hes,t good "a watch their s>s-
able selectioa Of nutritious dishes and
their en joTnen Of them szreiy this
must oogn. for something IN ,he de-
velopnent physically ana mentally Of
the rzce--S Y Times
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE.

Grand Army Encampmeni. Louis
Vile. Ky. Sept 10 20 IA. SIS 20 Wich-
tia 70 Louisville and return.
The Rock Island VIII have through
cars from Wichita 10 Louisville with
out change.
Choice % routes between Kansas
City and Louisville.
Tickets on sale Sept 3. Q and 10. Re
turn limit October g. 1885.
J. H. PHILLIPS. Ticket Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
TO CHICAGO BY DAYLIGHT

The Santa Fe has put on 4 swift train
leaving Kansas City in the morning
and reaching Chicago the same evening.
II makes ire run in about fifteen hours
eqG3linS the East service o. the night
flyers.
Free chair cars and Pullman sieepers
veStihuled throughout. Dining cars
serve dinner and supper. guests only
paying tor what i ordered. The chair
cars are easy TO ride n. an important
consideration Tor sunrise 20 sunset
journey.
Close connections a Kansas City with
morning trains OF all lines from the
west.
II you prefer 10 leave Kansas City
in the evening. the Santa Fe offers
choice OF two limited trains.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

when Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

The Santa Fe will make special rate
to the Christian EndeavorS Of one and
one-third fare for the round trip to
Newton for their meeting on the 2Sth
and 29th of August. Tickets now on
sale. TAGG & CARNEY.
City Ticket Agents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
ARE YOU GOING TO KANSAS CITY?
REMEMBER THE MISSOURI PA

IS the ony line that runs a strictly
Wichita-Kansas City train. Leaving
Wichita at sos .. m. arriving at Kan
sas City next morning at 7:2G. This
train is made up at Wichita, and there
fore always leaves on time. Nice chair
cars and Pullman slaepers.
Notice the leaving time. and the next
time you go to Kansas City take the
Missouri Pacific. Always on time.
Never late. Fine equipment. Leaves
Wichita at a reasonable hour and ar
rives at Kansas City neither too late
nor too early. Ticket Office ia North
Main street. Depot corner Second and
Wichita streets
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
te, thing. IL soothes the child. softens
the gums. allays all pain. cures wind
collie. and Is the best remedy for
diarrhoea- Twenty-Five cents n bot
tie Used by millions OF mothers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
Hack Line.
Exchange stable

Exchange stables at Orlando and sim
water. We make a speciality ot carry
ing passengers between these points
Travelling mems patronage solicited.
SHIEELY. NANWXCk G. SEIyELY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
Notice.

Bids for forked coal and also slack
for the public schools of the city Will be
received at the clerks office. board of
education, city building, until II o'clock,
Monday, Sept. 3. 1895.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check payable to the board of
education in the sum Of $50 as guar
antee to the board that the contract
be accepted.
Each bid must designate the kind and
quality Of coal and slack. All coal must
be weighed on city scales at the eA-
pense Of the board.
The committee reserve the right to re-
1ect any and all bids.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

This hot weather and the delicious
phosphates, such as Cherry Ripe. and
tlaret and Catawba and the imported
french fruits. has made great boom
al Gchrinc's soda fountain. Yet there
Is room for more customers. Come and
AIRY IL 400 East Douglas avenue
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

No use talking: the family can't live
without meat. Decide what kind You
want send the order to Whitlock's
market; you'll get il. D. q. s. u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
d5S-tf.

The popularity Of Rombold's ice
creams and iced drinks is because Of
Their purity and superior flavor. En-
aertainmenJs supplied on short notice.
81 ~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28
COLORADO SUMNER RESORTS
STNTA FEE ROUT

Tickets are now on sale to Denver.
Colorado Spings, Manitou and Pueblo
So 30 for round trip. Good returning
until Oct 81
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

If you want the best bottom farm in
Sedswick county for the price, call on
Smith q Allen. $50 Y. Market s. 81
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

The best soc shirt for working man
ever brought TO Wichita. j. L. Hodge
sells them. 81 g.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

DO YOU like nice fresh fish. direct
from the lakes. on ice? Joe mas them
every day. His stock Of meats. fresh
and cured. are the best 10 be had-e14
y. Main. = ~
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

This IS good day to try a pineapple
smash or strawberry glace. Get the
best at Wallace's Drug Store. u II
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

Those imported French fruits served
with ice cream soda are certainly de-
Ecious-at Gehring's 400 East Douglas
avenue s-S.e
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

Frequent cleaning of the scalp is es-
sential to comfort and good health this
hot weather. Smiths shampoos cost
but q dime; hair cut 15c. 426 n. Main
ST
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

y fresh stock of Plow's candies inst
arrived at Wallace's drug store. a. IF
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

Fine ll-room residence. complete. on
easy terms. Smith & Allen. ~ 5.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

The G. D. Corset, all sizes, at ]. L.
Hodges. 81 st
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-08-28

Try the new drinks this week al Wei
faces soda fountain. SCI East Douglas
avenue. ses -