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vestfge of that ancient civilization van
ished from the earth. and tho place
which knew it became the theater of
the most groveling and stubborn igno-
rance and barbarism within the entire
dominion of the Ozark Continent"
But IN the dispensatien of human
affairs it would seem that wise and
beneficent Providence had fairly COM
pensated for the loss of this early civil
hzation in the north by giving birth to
one more modern and vigorous and
permanent IN the southern extremity
of the continent, and which Is now
making rapid strides northward.
From the establishment of Cape Col
ony by Great Britain in the early part
of this century, modern civilization in
Africa may be said to date. The terri
tory of the original Cape Colony was
small in area, and many years elapsed
before any perceptible progress had
been made. But British pluck and en-
terprise are not easily daunted; and
slowly, step by step, these sturdy pio-
neers penetrated the surrounding will
derness, teeming with savage beasts,
and yet more savage tribes of men,
and began the task of subduing both.
The hand of friendship was ever ex-
tended to native rulers which, it Is sad
TO say, was less frequently accepted
than rejected.
In the latter case the native ruler
was sumn,arily thrashed into subjec-
ton, given q scarlet coat and an annu-
ity OF rum and tobacco, which never
failed to insure his friendship for life.
1t was thus, from small and discour-
aging beginning, that large and prom
ising country has been opened to the
world, ione which will afford happy
homes for millions yet unborn.
South Africa proper may be defined
as extending from Cope Agulhas and
Algoa bay, in the south, to the Zam-
besi river, in the north, and from Cape
Frio, in the west, to the delta of the
Zambesi, in the cast. This territory
embraces an area Of over 1900, 900
square miles. While many native tribes
still roam in portions of this vast terri
tory, they all acknowledge allegiance
to some civilized power, and all the
worst types of barbarism have disap-
peared. The British flag is the emblem
of authority over the greater portion OF
this country. Germany has a strip
! along the west coast, while for many
years Portugal has had q nominal con-
troll over a considerable territory along
the east coast, including the Zambesi
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r1cn, retired from acrlve commercial
life, entered politics and was elected to
the Cape parliament He at once be-
came leading figure in that body, rose
rapidly in favor and public popularity.
when about four years ago he was
made premier of Cape Colony. which
position he still retains
He has made many expeditions to the
far north interior, and since being
prime minister he has constantly used
his powerful influence in furtherance
of British interests In South Africa
Two years ago Queen Victoria be-
slowed upon him a knighthood in
recognition of these services, but the
later perpetuation of his name In .
state Is the most 70 be envied Of all his
honors.
Rhodesia. as before stated, Is COM
prised of the two natire territories,
Matabele and Mashonaland The for
mer. Natabele, was for many years un-
der the oespotic rule of the renowned
Lobengula, the most powerful as well
as the most cruel Of modern African
monsrchs. With his army of $4,000
thoroughly disciplined troops. he was
a veritable African Sitting Bull, and
gave the English no small amount OF
trouble. Had his army been equipped
with modern implements OF war the
birth of Rhodesia would doubtless have
been considerably deferred, if not in
definitely postponed. But like the
long, dark procession of South African
monarchs, including the ill-fated
Ceteyuayo, which had gone before
him, the naughty Lobengula was over
come, submitted to the pale-face, ac-
cepted the scarlet coat and annuity OF
rum and tobacco, and very soon after
ward completed the example by sud
denly dying.
Rhodesia lies entirely within the
tropical belt, extending north from the
tropic of Capricorn to the zambes'
river, bordered on the east by a strip
Of alleged Portuguese territory. which
separates it from the Indian ocean
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and on the west it infringcs on the
possessions of the British South Afri-
can company.
The capital of Rhodesia is Salisbury,
a town already claiming considerable
pretensions 1t is pleasantly situated
near the eastern slope Of the Fura noun
tains and is in touch with the world by
mesns of the telegraph wire. There
are other towns and numerous mining
camps in the new state. The country
is mostly high and undulating. and the
climate. though tropical. Is much tenn
pered by this circumstance, and no
valid reason exists why q white man
should not enjoy as perfect health in
Rhodesia as in any other part of South
Africa. Game in every variety peculiar
to Africa may be found in this region
While South Africa offers rare in
ducement for farming and stock raising
this fact alone could never have led TO
the phenomenal development of a coun-
try so remote and little known to the
world
The discovery of tho fabulous dia-
mond deposits in Griqualand west,
back in the early 70s, thrilled the
world and brought to the scene armies
of hardy. adventurous men from every
Quarter thereof. But when hundreds
of square miles of ground had been
overturned and searched, and the spark
ling gems had been traced TO the parent
mine. where Kimberley has since sprung
I'D, many disappointed miners organ
lied prospecting parties and moved to
the north.
No moro diamonds were found, but
soon rich discoveries OF gold were
reported. Thee were principally 10
Gated within the territory Of the Boer
state, the Transvaal republic Being a
long distance from the seaboard, and
no other mode Of transportation for
food supplies or machinery than By
the slow OK team, these new gold
mines were somewhat slow in develop
ment. But capital was soon attracted.
and the construction of railroads be-
gan. Now these gold fields are reached
by rail both from Cape Town and
Natal; and johannesburg, the seat Of
tho principal mining industry, which
ten years ago was q desert waste, Is
now fiourishing city Of more than 5o.-
ooo inhabitants, and her adjacen:
mines are yielding an output Of about
q, 600. 900 worth of gold per month.
But the thirst for gold is Unsuitable;
still northward. with rife and pick,
the prospector has pressed, following
the enchanted lead through parched
desert and across mountain range, in:o
Mashonaland and Matabele, where IL
Is declared the true and original Lido
rado has been found That NOS. mar
velous deposits Of gold have been
located in this region there is no deny
ing; but the actual yielding capacity Of
these discoverses cannot be estimated
until proper mining machinery has
been brough. TO operate upon then
At ali events the new discoveries have
been the means of giving 10 the world
Of nations . new state. Eho1ssia-
J w SH-xE
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full, her own fairness being enhanced
10y her white toilet.
Toques are in vogue at present. so
are small round Frenchy hats Of vsrie-
gated straw, trimmed with garden
flowers, in fine sprays and loops of rib
bon of one decided shade to match some
tint in the straw.
Sailor and English walking hats di-
vide interest for ordinary use. Agreat
quantity of trimming is worn Oh them,
but many prefer a band and bow Of
black or white ribbon The white wells
worn with those neglige hats give them
Q very dressy look. A successful toque
of fancy green and red straw had car.
nations with foliage in front, with
white wings On the side and punches
of red and green ribbon massed on the
back. Hats certainly are larger in the
medium shapes, and cover the hair
more than formerly. The forehead, be-
reft of its bangs, turns naturally tc
the hat for shade. Small, perfectly
round hats, very much trimmed with a
variety Of adornment, are becoming
noticeable. I say small, by comparison
with the picture hat, but I mean a
fairly good size The brims do not have
a dent or curve in them to break their
oval sweep.
The yachting gown in the nlustra-
ton is worn for land as well as for sea
trips, but without the jaunty man-of-
war cap which accompanies it. The
model gown is of white sail cloth,
opening over jersey front in heavy
white silk, embroidered in alternate
rows of white silk cord and navy
blue braid. The strappings on sleeves,
collar and waist are OF white doeskin,
edged with gold. Gloves of white doe
skin stitched with navy blue.
The ''latest style of day-gown," is q
recent importation from Paris. The
skirt is the plain skirt with founce
of lace treated in an original manner.
The bodice is unique, being an ar
rangement Of inserting divided by
bows, four of which form a yoke ter
mination. This has been welcomed as
o new creation.
The house-costume is one of the new
bareges, the skirt edged with band Of
cream inserting and ruffle OF yellow
satin, the same shade as dress. Blouse
bodice of yellow satin. crossed by white
inserting. and confined by belt Of
black and yellow ribbons. Shoulder
trimming of black satin ribbon,
fastened with rosetses and buckles, the
ends of ribbon hanging loose at the
sides. Band of white ribbon for collar
overlaid by the inserting. Bow of yell
low satin ribbon at the back of collar.
The sleeves of this gown show return
to the earlier style of stand-out puffs,
and are decidedly preferable to the
droop. DoLABELLE-
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No. L-Connects at Burton, Kan, with
A T. & S. +. for points in Kan
sas. Has reclining chair cars
(seats free), and Pullman drawing
room sleeper to Burton, Kan.
No. 2-Connects at Monet for points in
Arkansas. also for points in In
~ dian Territory via Neosho- Con-
meets at Nonett with the Texas
lclining chair cars (seats free).
and Pullman Buffet drawing
room sleepers through to Calves
ton, via Paris and Dallas without
change Connects at Grand Union,
St Louis. with all lines for the
East, North and Southeast. Has
reclining chair cars (seats free)
and Pullman drawing room Sleep
er to st. Louis.
M &-Connects at Burton, Kan, with
A; T. & s. F. for points in Color
Jado.- Wyoming, UHsf, Nevada,
idaho. Montana, Oregon, Wash
>ington, New and Old Mexico, Ari-
izona and California. Has re-
clining chair cars (seats free) to
Burton, Kan, Pullman drawing
room sleeper to Burton, Kan.
Through Pullman sleepers. Burr
ton. Kan, to Pueblo, Denver, Ell
Paso Los Angeles. San Diego and
San Francisco.
No. 4--Connects at Monet for points in
Arkansas and Texas. Has re-
clining chair cars (seats free) and
Pullman Buffet drawing room
sleeper. Monett TO Dallas, Tex,
via Paris. Connects al st. Louis
Grand Union Station with all lines
for the East, North and South
east. Has reclining chair cars
(seats free) and Pullman drawing
room sleepers to st. Louis.
Through tickets on sale to all
points.
For further information call upon
or address, TAGG & CARNEY.
City Ticket Agents.
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That the Santa Fe route est. Louis and
San Francisco railway Is positively
the only line running two daily through
passenger trains from Wichita to ST.
Louis, without change. leaving Wichi-
ia at 10:40 a. m. and 1896 p. m. arriv-
ing in ST. Louis at $50 p. m. and $50 n.
m. The equipment OF these trains Is
first class in every particular. consist
ing of elegant reclining chair cars tses -
free) and Pullman Palace Drawing
Room Sleepers-
III you are going beyond st. Louis re-
member that connection with all lines
for the east. northeast and southeast IS
made in the magnificent new Grand
Union depot. st. Louis. the largest and
handsomest passenger station In the
world.
For sleeping car berths and all infor-
nation relative TO rates. routes. etc.
call at Santa Fe Route ticket office. i5s
North Main street. or Douglas Avenus
station. d59 u
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snoe. the gray dogskin shoes; the black
patent leather and satin shoes for
evening dress. A modern girl can cas-
uy count her shoes by the dozen But
I know a clever outing girl who has no
end Of good times, and she has at one
time just two pair of shoes. russets for
every day and black kid for dress occa-
sions
A study in wells is the latest craze.
1t is the custom now to try the veil on
ones own face, instead of on the pretty
shop girl who is not going to wear 10.
So the purchaser is provided with a
hand glass before which she decides
the merits of the different sorts of net
white with black spots. or black with
white spots, or the plain white Brus-
sells, or chiffon, which are both rather
trying to any but fine compilations.
All shades of brown or buff yelling are
worn with brown costumes, and there
are dainty nets in pale green dotted
with deeper tone that are extremely
becoming to fair or red hair. But
when in doubt buy black, it viii har.
monize with everything. There Is
quite choice, however, IN buying
black. One kind viii make you appear
wrinkled, another be like mask, and
an uneven mesh gives one a disagree
able reminder of the value of vacc'na-
ton. A number of fine dots on a light
mesh, or proportion of large dots, al
regular distances, are usually becom
n. <h. v,l,r -
this season. Pure white toilets al
ways demand them, but they are worn
with everything, and by women Of
every age. A beautiful woman of un-
doubted taste made herself memorable
recently by wearing white gown,
white gloves, shoes and picture hat
with white plumes at the wedding OF
her sister. Among many beautiful
women she was voted the most beauti'
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TRIENNIAL CONCLAvE X. T.
August 26th to 30th, to Boston. Mass, and
Return-One Fare for the Round Trip,
Via the Missouri Pacific Railway.

Choice of routes either via ST. Louis
or via Chicago, or both. Remember
that the Missouri Pacific railway and
its connections is the best and shortest
and quickest rCSsIe 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 to join tSss
official train can do so at Chicags.
From Wichita or any other point in
Kansas. there is no official train. t.ence
it behooves each Sir Knight to 90 via
the route offering the best accommoda-
tionS. The Missouri Pacific will be
prepared to give you an excellent trip.
Elegant service and quick time.
Tickets Will be on sale August 18th
to Path inclusive. We cOurteously in
vite each and every Sir knight and
others. TO call and see what We can do
for them before making their final ar
rangements for the trip. Remember
that the Missouri Pacific railway will
take you either via ST. Louis or Chicago
or via both places if YOU so desire.
z. +. BLECKLEY.
?. and 7. Agent Mo. Pac., ia y. Main
ST, Wichita. Kan.
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hyacinth- blue crepon with blue chiffon
bodice of much lighter shade, covered
with points of embroidery, outlined by
moonlight sequins? The hat which ac-
companied this costume was fine lace
straw of cornfiower blue. trimmed with
poppies and ribbons in which all the
shades of blue were combined, makinga
perfect harmony.
The rage for brilliautine, or alpaca.
continues and no more stylish material
can be found than this old timer for
travel gowns or for shopping and day
wear. l have examined a buff alpaca
made for fashionable young matron,
and was not surprised to observe that
the liLings were of silk. The costume
was in two pieces, full round skirt
and coat bodice, cut away from the sides
front of white tucked lawn, fastened
with gold buttons, and enhanced by
waistband Of wide plaid ribbon. Tabs
of the alpaca decorated the shoulders,
and ended in standups forming a collar.
A masculine bow Of the plaid ribbon,
tied under the chin, finished the waist.
noticed new idea exploited in this
dress which is meeting with general
favor. 1t is the stretching of the fac
ing and dress goods together to make
them stand out and keep their shape. :,
Duck gowns are found to be unbear-
ably warm, and even at the low price
of one dollar and fifty cents a suit-as
they are sold at the reduction sales-are
not meeting with favor. =
Apropos of low prices, serge and
cheviots made up and lined with silk,
are selling at nine dollars a suit. I
happened into leading Broadway
store, and saw . crowd surrounding Q
counter where silks we're selling at
twenty-five cents q yard. Ladies Of
social distinction, whose carriages
waited at the door, were climbing over
each other In their mad haste to get a
bargain. One grands dame was pulling
and tugging at bolt Of silk which an
other elegant shopper was trying to
wrest from her. Suddenly the two
anet, and there was mutual embarrass-
ment, as well as recognition. But the
one who had the first grip on the silk
held to her bargain, and took the whole
The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-08-09

The Santa Fe route with its elegant
double daily fast train service 10 both
ChicaSo and ST. Louis, will from Aug.
- 10 -, inclusive. sell tickets for above
meeting AZ one fare for the round trip.
the nnal limit 10 be obtained is October
9. In addition 70 the regular train SER
vice. special carrying the Grand Com
nlander and his stan. will leave Wich-
ite Al u-2S Aug. - and run through
70 boston as a solid train stopping at
Niagara Falls and all points OF interest
allowing ample time for sight seeing.
and viii arrive az Boston at 900 a. m.
August %. For sleeping car reserva-
ton and further information call az
lsS North Main street. or Douglas aven-
ue station. TAGG & GARvEY.
Ci.y Ticket Agents.
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whes BcAy was sick. We gave her Castoria
When sho was a Child. she cried for CaxtoriA-
When she became Mis-. she ciunx to Cassoria-
When she had Children. she gave them Ca&torik
TO CHICAGO BY DAYLIGHT

leaving Kansas City IA the morning
and reaching Chicago the same evening
IL makes the run In about fifteen hours
equaling the fast service OF the night
flyers
Free chair cars and Pullman rIeeperr
ves.ibuled throughout. Dining cars
serve dinner and supper, guests only
paying for what In ordered The chair
cars are easy 20 ride in. an important
consideration for q sunrise 10 sunset
1oGrnly.
clrse connections a. Kansas City with
nno-a!ng trains OF all lines from the
wet
II you prefer 70 leave Kansas city
IN the evening. the Santa Fe offers
choice OF two limited trains.
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piece. containing enough for three
dresses.
The gay little waist Of Scotch-plaid
silk still holds its own. and is charming
for country wear. visiting, rainy-day
dressing and moderate social occasions.
The silk should be cut crosswise 10 look
well, and it does not require trimming,
beyond line of velvet or band Of
sequins, but lace is n such favor
that 1t finds a place on nearly all
waists. The broad collar Is an addi-
ton to the separate bodice, and lace
garniture is quite necessity with that.
The absurd rage for tiny white or yell
low edgings on the sleeves and fronts
of dresses has almost exhausted the
supply, for it takes dozens of yards to
trim fashionable gown, and then it
isn't pretty. There are some styles
that look freakish, not 10 say faddish.
Colors that are most popular just
now seem to be those ths. have the
merit of coolness, pale fax-grays,
huckleberry blue and other shades
which will combine we'll with pale yell
low. Mauve and white are always
pleasing. and the whole family of sum-
mer browns, with their near relatives,
the pinks, are still leaders in fashion
Figured lawns trimmed with Dresden
ribbons make charming diversion for
the summer girl. who is herself a pic
ture, no matter what gown she wears
Those in faded pink are the most ar
tistic. White woven belts with clasps
of old or oxydizcd silver, and cuffs and
broad collars of white, accentuate the
pretty gowns
A large choice of shoes goes with the
summer outing wardrobe For morn
ing wear, there are white canvas. tan
leather, the tennis shoe. the YsehtinR
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delta. Neither Germany nor Portugal
has shown much aptitude In success
full African colonization Neither has
made much heedway in gaining either
the fear or respect Of the native tribes
indeed il is asserted that beth pay
tribute to certain native chiettaius for
the honor and privilege of airing their
colors over designated territories
On the other hand. wherever the
British standard has been planted evi-
dences Of civilization have al once be-
come manifest From Table bay,
with his face TO the north. the British
pioneer has steadily moved onward
Griaualand west, wherein are located
the famous Kimberley diamond mines.
became his first conquest Then,
one after the other, he absorbed
Betshuanalsnd. Pandoiand. Basa'o
Land, and finally Zululand. the domin-
ions OF the fierce and justly-dresded
Ceteyuayo And his last exploit con
sistsin having created reTv state from
the two conquered native territories.
Hatabele and Mashonaland This IN
fant state has been chriztened Rhode
s;a- This name was given IL n reco9-
milton OF the services ot Sir Cecil
Rhodes. who has been the moving
-irir. the life and soul of al the nego-
ia.ioas. native wars. treaties and tTaf-
ickirgs which eliminated IN i.s crea-
.ion-
This man Rhodes affords q EvinZ
example OF what push. perseverance
sad fair ability. combioed with op-
cortuniiy, may accomplish The writer
snew HIN not more than ten or twelve
years ago. when be was plain Cecil
rhodes. miner ard specriator. :; the
kimberley diamond seldA His leTei
head and irdoni,ebie energy ee-ycd
TN well thsn, and be SON. t..arse
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ELDORAD0, FORSURE
aold Hunters Say It IL Located In
South Africa
The Marvellous Development Of . Country
Of Great Possibilities - How the
Now State Of Rhodesia
Was Formed.
Special South African Letter.

When the world was new, and human
effort and endeavor far less developed
and robust than now, the highest civil
lization to which man had attained had
It's seat in northeastern Africa But it
fell into decadence, and its final and
complete obliteration was hastened by
the advent of Mohammedanism with
it's pernicious slave traffic, savage ma
tive powers and devastating wars And
so, in the lapse of centuries, the last
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WHATS that terrible cry / hear!r stOh.
that's cur college yell.' 1T must h, a col.
iege of dentistry Pick
a NATURAL rtEsCLT Barter Sinsfnus..
snslrl--'Nour hair is getting very thin.
slr- GriEsiiaw-..Yes: | treated il Tor two
weeks with anti-fst, under the Impression
{ was hair restorer. Puck.
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Mrs. Figg-Dear me, You se-er come
into the hou>e without making an a.
tack on that dish Of docehnata
Tonmy-Yes. nav: q home run
doe.n'. count unless feller hits the
plate, ysu kno~.-IndianspOlis jour
nal
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GONE TO THE RACES
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY.

MISSDIRT PACIFIC FNIL" Nj
Denver and return for fi7.eo. account
American Pharmaceutical association.
August u 20 - Tickets on sale August
IL and Il. Good TO return sept j. VIA
the Missouri Pacific railway. The snort
line 10 Colorado pointE.
One fare for the round trip 20 Pos-
ton. Mass. VIA Missouri Pacific raH-
way. account Trieuniai ConclaTs
Knights Ternpia-. Tickets on sale Aug.
10 70 ~ iuclfla.Ye-
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DrNyER AND RETURN

Aurrfr- ltth an1 l.th- tlIae for fae
reun4 tip. VIA the Missouri Pacsfsc
railway
rolsrzao express i@zysf WICHITA -
s4s ?. n 1slsy arr.xirs a. FEFof7
nsxt mora inE a. sec. Co3cra1o springs
IG-ss znd D,~age- a. aoea- fSr s4sSJ,sfss
car reservations ard renSTsi iasoT-
NATION call Al city tsckst o1aSs. ~
North Main r-T@<E
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yones-whyd people borrow trouble
50 mseh7
Sui,h-Recsase 1. isn't necessary 20
M, cd any coIlzteraL-Tex@s slf,iEzA
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ARE YOr GOING TO EANgAs CITyr
4, r az u rsEsT THE MfgG(arrpf pa

CIFIC HALLWAY COMPANY
q the ony line that runs strictly
wichifz-K ansss CITY train Leaving
wichita a. s.65 .. m. arriving a; Kan
,aE City next morning AT ia This
train ~ made up at wichita. and there
fore always leaves On time. Nice chair
cars and Pullman sieepers-
Notice the iesyiaz time. saf fh- nrrs
tine you ~ to Kansas City szks ths
Missouri Pacifc- Atzsys On tins.
Never late Fine <ggipne1- Leaves
Wichita az a r~zsosae3s hoHr sS9 ar
-iges az Kansas CITY neither too lats
nor too early. Tsckst offlcs iis north
Main street Depot corner ssc0Ec sad
Wichita streets