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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
WIT AND WISDOM.

You are tagged out; you must give
up all headwork." why, that spells
ruinl I'm a hairdresserI"-La Petit
Provincial.
An Unkind Cut--She-"Does nv
new dress give me good ftp" He-'I
think it will when you see It ia the
glass. "-Detroit Free Press.
TIN afraid your young man is not
economical" Yes, he is, papa; he
asked me to go sleigh riding tonight,
and he wants to borrow your cutter"
Chicago Record.
-Yeast-'1 never knew a tramp to
work in my life" Crimsonbeak-
We'll, l have. You ought to see them
work on my wife's sympathies."-
Yonkers Statesman.
THE difference between street and
woman said the Cheerful Idiot to
The assembled and up-to-that-time hap
py boardeIs, ''is that the cross streets
are the quietest. "-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
-Timid Old Lady (watching the
sgitated water)-"Are there ever any
persons lost in this river, boatman? ?"
Ferryman-'EBless yer, no, mum; we
allus finds 'em agin the next day!"-
Tit-Bits.
Il see," said Mrs. Hashcroft. "that
they have passed an ordinance impos-
ing fine on anyone who yells fire in
a church" "Oh, WELL" said the Cheer
full Idiot, that sort of preaching has
pretty much gone out of date, anyway"
indianapolis Journal.
-Simmons-"What is the matter
with you? lou look as il some one had
made you angry" Timmins-"Some
one has. l asked the editor of the
Bugle what he really thought of my
poetry, and he told me that il there
were such places as the laureateship in
this country, 1 would be sure to get
t."-Indianapolis Journal.
Not Unreasonable-"Hav had
anything 10 eat for "a hours, haven't
you?" said the man who had stopped
moment to listen to a tale of woe
well. here's a dime" That won't go |
very far towards satisfyin' a appetite
like mine" responded Mosely Wraggs,
with an apologize cough. "Ef you |
don't mind. cap'n. I'll use it for |
quenchin' my thirst" And he disap- |
peared with great alacrity.-Chicago |
Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
DIDN'T WANT A FREAK.
The Little Girl Drew the Line "a . rhr,--
Headed Doll of Mixed Identity.

The Little Girl Drew the Line "a n rhn-.-
Headed Doll of Mixed Identity.
II was in the toy department. OF a big
Esd street shop and the salesgirl had
brought forth great array OF dolls OF
all sorts and kinds, and among them
the very latest in dolbdom, the doll with
three adjustable heads. The little girl
teheld them all with growing interest.
understandable did you say p asked
The little girls mother.
Yes. ma am. - said the salesgirI. and
when one head gets looking old and
battered you can take it Oft and put on
one Of the other two. They last Jus
three times as long as a regular doll"
Are You satisfied with this ." asked
the little girls mother, bending over
her. 1T is much pretticr. think. than
any of the others" The little girl
shook her head decidedly and screwed
her little face into a bowkn of tear.
full suggestion
Whats the matterP" asked her
mother, in astonishmen1.
IT'S a freaxl" said the little girl
tearfully. How would you like 10 ira
been freak with three heads, and YOU
3idn't know which was me and which
was the other ones? / don't want =
freak"
And she finally triumphed in a sinple-
beaded French doll. with eyes that
could open and shut and a squeak lib
live, normal baby.-N. Y World.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
TRIP IN AN INDIAN CANOE.
Exciting Ride of Party of Government
Officers on Leech Lake, Minnesota.

Exciting Ride of Party of Government
Officers on Leech Lake, Minnesota.
Among all the modes of progression
hitherto invented, there is not one that
can compare in respect to comfort and
luxury with travelling in a birch bark
canoe.
In the early autumn the writer, il
company with a party of government
officials, the head chief of the Chippewa
Indians and 90 men of his tribe, met by
appointment at the Indian agency on
the south shore of Leech lake, Mimi,
preparatory to a trip up the lake, thence
up the river connecting with Lake Win
nebegoshish, and across the latter To
a camp of the WinnebegoshishI Indians.
Leech lake, with its shore lire of 400
miles, is justly considered the most
beautiful in natural scenery of the
chain OF lakes to be found in northern
Minnesota; but to see it in all its beauty
it is not enough to walk along its shores,
One must ride over it. The river con-
meeting the two lakes has deep, swift
current, and many dangerous rocks to
avoid, which require both skill and eX-
perience in navigation. The party had
been provided with II canoes and
skilled boatnen, the chief of the tribe
being the leader. we made all our
preparations and started, the passen-
gers of the party being prepared to
enjoy the bouncing over the waters.
We proceeded evenly for time, but
presently the current quickened per-
csptibly. The best boatman shifted
his place from the stern to the bow.
Instinctively it was known that there
was hidden danger ahead. The faces
OF the men began to glow with excite
msnt. Quicker and quicker flowed the
current, breaking into little rapids,
foaming around the rocks, rising in
tumbling waves over the shadows. One
ipjercipg yell from the old chief sent
thrill through every one, like the sud-
den shock of an electric current. He ;
stood erect in the bow, and at his sig-
nal, given by quick wave of the hand, /
every man of the crew in all the line of /
beats redoubled his Efforts. The paddle I
shafts crashed against the gunwale, the
SpAds new bthSStAl TIC
Tie canoes fairly shook, leaping bodily .
at every stroke. Ahead was seething
mass of foam, it's whiteness broken by
black rocks, one touch against whose
sides would rip the boats into tatters.
The chief rose the second time, noting
in that critical moment the line of
deepest water. Then with sharp words
of command TO his men, and bending to
his work. he steered straight ahead.
Ore canoe pitched headlong into space.
Whack, came a great wave over the
bow. Crash! came another on che side.
Every man of the line shouted with ex-
element, as only an Indian knows how
TO do.
After the first plunge we were in
a bewildering whirl of waters. With
a shrek o. command and a quick move
Of the paddle the chief wrenched the
canoe out of its course. Another stroke,
another plunge forward and the boat
pitched headlong out of the swift cur
rent. and soon glided rapidly into still
Times-Herald.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

The platinum beds of the Ural
world in which that metal is found in
grains. In several places it is to be
found imbedded in the hard serpentine
rock, but only in the Ural in grains
The hottest of all red peppers is
made from the variety which grows on
the coast of Guinea, in Africa There
is believed to be some element in the
soil of that country which produces
the biting quality of the pod. Guinea
pepper is to ordinary red pepper what
Scotch snuff is to Maccaboy.
Five pretty tall brothers are living
near Chase City, Va, and there were
seven of them until a few years ago.
None of the brothers is less than Xix
feet two inches high. The taIIest now
living is six feet six and three-quarters
inches tall, and weighs 1875 pounds.
He has an uncle seven feet tall. and all
his relations on his mothers side are
extremely tall people.
Great Britain is the greatest colo
nizing nation the world has ever seen.
This great nation, whose home domin-
ions are smaller in area than the ter
ritory of New Mexico, rules over about
J2,0o0,000 square miles of the eartb's
surface and over nearly 10000, 900 of
its inhabitants. 1t possesses nearly
ourthparto the earth land and about
a third part of it's inhabitants.
The morning star, an iron ball
studded with spikes and fastened by
means OF a chain to Sort handle, was
much used in medieval times as a mill
tary weapon. 1t was exceedingly for
for when thrown it could net
easily be avoided or lodged, the chain
permitting it to curve around the ara
Or over the shield. 1t was confessed!y
after a common cactus which
grows in every part of Italy.
An English officer was shooting ro-
Gently in Somaliland. One night when
he was in bed inside his tent a lion
'prang over the rough thorn fence and
seized the sportsman himself-for-
only by the hand. Then by
'ome wonderful piece of luck, as the
ion changed his grip for the shoulder,
lie grabbed the pillow instead and SO
vanished with his prize. The pillow
vas found next morning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
CarameIed Nuts.

Boil cupful of sugar TO the crack
or TO the caramel. as preferred; add 3
few drops of lemon juice Blanch few
almonds and dry without coloring
them. Drop one at time into the
sugar; lift it out with the candy spoon
and place il on an oiled slab. Do not
dram the nuts when lifting them cut,
and enough sugar viii remain 70 for-l
a clear ring OF candy around each one
English walnuts. fiIberts or any other
nuts may be used in the same way.
They should be warmed 50 as rot &C
chill the candy. The work should D.
done quickly. II the sugar becomes
hard before the nuts are all done, re-
turn il 10 the FIRE to heat Add tea
spoonful Of water if necessary. and boz
II TO the right degree again IL III
sugar is boiled TO the crack the cana5
viii be without color; II boiled 10 tn
caramel. it viii be yellow - 81 Lon
Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
A LAKE DISCOVERED IN AFRICA
French Explorers Find a Hitherto Un-
known Body of Water Nenr Timbuctoo.

French Explorers Find a Hitherto I'm
known Body of Water Nenr Timbuctso.
Although the occupation of Timbuc-
too by the French has not yet added
materially to the volume of Frances
colonial trade, il has unquestionably
added very greatly to our knowledge of
the geography Of that part of Africa,
and in particular has resulted in dis
corery of singular interest and inpor-
lance.
Timbuctoo, as all the world knows.
stands on the boundary line between
the Sahara and the western Soudan. a
little TO the north of the great Niger
bend, but what was not known was the
existence in the immediate neighbor-
hood of the city, Snd lying somewhat 10
the west, of n series of lakes and
marshes covering large area of coun-
Try. These great sheets of water were
first seen by the Jcffre column and have
since been explored by French officers
stationed in the neighborhood. who
have laid down their general outlines
with some approach to accuracy.
The most important of these lakes
is called Lake Faguibure, and runs in
direction. roughly, east and west. its
total length being some so or 20 miles.
y couple of similar sheets of water
connect with the Niger, and there are
other lakes in the neighborhood. As
might be supposed these lakes are the
center of a rich agricultural and pas
toral district. Crops of various kinds
are grown in abundance, and the ma
uveS have large focks and herds. Per-
haps the most curious feature of the
discovery is the fact that neither Barth
nor DIR. Lag appear to have heard of this
fertile region, and it is to be presumed
that the guides deliberately led them
away from the direction of the lakes.
1henews Of this discovery will no doubt
revive the interest in the occupation of
Iimbuctoo in France, where. after the
first enthusiasm was over. there was a
marked, tendency TO criticise-a ten
dency rather strengthened than weak
ened by the recent troubles with the
\ aureSS. The results of observations
on the climate OF that part OF Africa es-
tablish. it is said. the perfect feasibil-
ity of Europeans living there the whole
year round with certain precautions.
The months of April and May are said
to be the most trying, not only for Eu-
ropeans, but for natives. but December
and January are SO cool that a great
coat is sometimes welcome. and the
natives report that one year ice formed
at least this IS the deduction drawn
from the native statement that The
marsh became stone" - Edinburgh
Scotsman
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

ous for their insalubrity, are situated
between Rome and Naples, beginning
at distance of 25 miles from the Eter-
nal city and covering altogether $4,000
acres OF ground The German engi-
neer proposes to make this immense
! territory productive at an outlay of
\ few million francs, and is now orgauiz-
ing company TO secure the necessary
I funds. The value of the agricultural
! lands to be reclaimed is estimated at
s5O.O0o,Oo0 francs, and include, aside
from the marshes proper, $4,000 acres
IN the neighborhoOd now lying idle
because the pestilential atmosphere
emitted by the swanps makes their
cultivation impossible, as fevers would
carry off the workmen.
AS the marshes and the surrounding
territory have never yielded revenue,
save as pastures for half-wild sheep
and cattle, they can be had almost for
the asking, the more so as the law per-
mits appropriation of waste lands at
60 times their tax assessment King
Humbert, it is said, is not only giving
the scheme his moral support, but has
also subscribed large sum of money
10 further it, as its successful realiza-
ton would forecast happy future for
the kingdom, which. although largely
an agricultural country, contains many
hundreds square miles of waste lands
that have SO far defied oil attempts
at colonization. Think of it, 100000
Of Italians live ON malarious land. with
the result that of that number 100, 900
annually die of pellagra, an incurable
disease brought on by wretched and
hopeless condition of living off dam
aged food, on poisonous ground. Week
~ giant steamships laden with emil
grants sail from the ports of the PENN
sula for Brazil and other South Amer
can states, and the remaining popula-
ton is scarcely large enough for the
needs Of the country. If the Pontine
marshes, the drainage and cultivation
of which have been in vain attempted
by the Roman republic, by Caesar, Nero
and Trajanus, by Popes Boniface, Mar
tinus, Sixtus and Plus VI, can be re-
claimed with the aid of science and
u1OuoIA LLdCullFIS, CdplCdI VIII DC !
forthcoming for the improvement of |
other swamp regions that now repel |
instead of attract settlers, and kill by
inches those brave enough to face their |
malooorous neighborhood.
All former attempts at draining the I
Pontine marshes consisted and culmi- /
mated in an endeavor to draw off the /
mountain waters toward the sea by .
way of the marshes themselves. The /.
task failed as often as undertaken. on 1
account of its inherent impossibility, |
for the water courses did the work
either too slowly or not at all, on ac-
count of the obstruction by aquatic
plants.
The new plan is not to allow another
drop of water from the mountains or
the wells to enter the swamp district.
To that end the engineer proposes to
arrest these waters on their descent in
very deep trenches, describing a curvi-
linear figure, which shall carry off the
waters directly to the sea, using all pos
;ible precautions to guard against over
lowing or trucking through.-Phiia-
ielphia Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
NEW VERSION OF THE PARABLE.
Southern Preacher Rehearses the Adven-
lures of the Prodigal Son.

When Judge Sterling b. Toney was
down south he went-or, rather. he says
he went--to a service at little coun-
try church. Here the preacher, a SIM
pie old countryman, arose to deliver
sermon on the subject of the prodigal
son. 81 am going to take this text, my
brethren, because it is just as appli-
cable now as it was in the old days gone
by. Here, to-day, as of yore, the prodi-
gal, anxious TO see the world and enjoy
himself, goes to his cid father, who
has loved him for many, many years,
and asks him that he be given his por-
ton that he has been saving for many,
many years. And the old father, who
has loved him for many, many years,
gives him his portion, and he goes away
and spends it in riOtous living. He
has high old time of it, my brethren.
end that prodigal was glad enough to
eat with the swine he herded. Then
the prodigal repents, as many of US
are apt TO do on an empty stomach,
and he went back 10 the old home.
where he had lived for many, many
years. And he saw the blue smoke
curling out of the chimney, as il had
done for many, many years, and his
old father, who had loved him for many.
many years. And he fell upon his
fathers shoulders and wept and begged
to be taken back to his heart. Then the
father loved him again, as he had done
for many, many years. and went out
and killed the fatted calf that had been
On the old farm for many, many
years"
Here the judge was so convulsed at
the probable toughness and antiquity
of that calf that had been on the farm
for many, many years. that he argued
judiciously with himself whether, after
all, the old mans forgiveness and meth
cd of showing it were as devoid of hui
NOR as we have always thought it
Louisville Times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

A Killarney tourist, o the story goes,
was assured by a guide that the echo
on Loeb Gill was worth hearing. So
of went the tourist TO hear it. and hired
two men to row him out, accomplish
ing the transaction so swiftly that
there was no time for them TO arrange
for the usual echo TO be in attendance
In despair they broke an oar, and one
swan ashore 10 fetch another. The
echo began. Good morrow" cried the
tourist Good morrow" said the echo,
with a brogue. Pine day, God bless
st." cried the tourist ''FOine day. Got
bless it" said the echo. will you have
drink" cried the tourist "BegorTa
I will" roared the echo.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
GOLD 80 CRTPPLE 80.

The fabulously rich gold mining Dis
;rict % Cripple Creek. Colorado. = at
tracing hundreds q people BIZ spring
the rush bids fair 20 b. enormous That
there i an abun5a Of gold there is
demonstrated beyond doubt Fortunes
are being rapidly made
THE BEST WAY TO GET THERE IS
OVER THE SANTA FE ROUTE
Leaving Wichita a 3;s5 p II and a.
irving az Cripple Creek u i Is the next
morning. TIE santa r lands you
right il The heart q the city. For Illus
rrated pamphlet descriptive q Cripple
Creek call On or ADDE'S
8 Z TAGG & CARNEY,
CIty Ticket Agents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

1t seems about the limit of folly To
hide money IN stove and leave IL 10 the
risk OF fire. buteven that line was passed
oy some unknown imbecile near Nor
way, "a. who stored a lot of cartridges
m stove. \ woman started a fire in
the stove one day and the cartridges ex-
cfoded, destroying the sight OF one eve
and otherwise inluring her.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
An Eraunple.

Father hear. my boy. that you are,
IN the habit of telling falsehoods. This
grieves me TO the heart Always t.lt
the truth, even though 1T may bring
suffering upon you. VIII you promise
me?
''Yes. sir"
"Very well. Now go and see who &.
knocking Mt the door. II 10 l. Bingly.
say Tn not at home.
Sentinel.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

a Great Weight Lsted-"I pre-
sumo. Mr.. Harkus," said young SorreL
top. who had lately married into the
family, Ethel will take her piano With
her when we go 10 keeping house?
Indeed she will not answered his
fsther-in law. THAT piano belongs TO
her mother" Thank you, Mr.. Harkus!
Thank you." exclaimed the young man.
grasPing him fervently by the hand;
and the light OF great JOY shone IN his
eyes.-Chicaco Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
A sudden Reformation.

Charley Is getting SO econOmical.-
mid young Mrs. Tocker
THAT is quite an unusual trait IN
him"
"Yes. / have only observed IL in
him this week. He insists on wearing
his odd 5o-ccnt necktie, 80 as 10 save
those for which paid dollar and G
half apiece. "-washingto Star.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

B1igg - PuKhIeigh dez>ETes sr--as
crsdit for hin E1coezs In Life. lie ru.,
from q poor BOY.
B!aVg-Does Be. in5eed7 let ne tlf.
voc TIA; HuSlingtnz deserves far nor,
cr~dit- lie roe FROM rish boy.-Ro1-
tury Gazette.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
ATHLETIC CARNIVAL AT FL PAso
TEXAS
. ROUND TRiP,

VA THE SANTA FE ROUTE
Tickets on sale FEBRUARY % Il IN
elusive LuItsd 70 -e11rn February
- AT extension % 20 days can - Oh
tanned b ieF-DSltinE tickets With tolnl
agent PRIOR - February =
Al exceedingly cheap rate q - -
VII D. made FOR ne round trip. z
Pasa % The CITY q Mexico and Re-
,urn-
For further Information call OF or
a6Erezs. TAGG K CARNEY.
Cry T.cks. AssatA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
Mast Exrrnsire Eina

"You get rid of $3.50 in one dayi
shopping"
That's right"
What kind of shopping were you do
ing?-
Bucket shopping. Chicago Tnh
une.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

Little Mrs. Justyed (-obbingiy)-
J1-ju-iust mink, Harold. The cuc-cuc-
cat has esssn ell OF the angel ezlks
bub-bAksd Ibis n-DrrDorzing, And.
oh-boo, hool ho-o-O-o!
gr. Justwed (sootbiDgiy) - There,
tA~Te. darlingl Dou't cry about IL IN
Get Tou auothe.r cat to-rl0rrU~-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

Big sist-T-Dick. think il = tire
Ettls folks wsrs u b~d
Little Dick fon &r. NjoSteIIoN's
Lns>l-Oh. its all right Mamma said
I should stag her~ until sac cane aOns.
siz4rn-S. Y. Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

ne ner woman e2E vssss With ths Era@
% q Lird.
Sc can oJt-o = golfer n pluck
Be eAa swim Ike a csh - ire blgs % ths
S1i kAs Always VIII rzn Ike sa-ki
-To9a ToytcA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

iarky's reply TO beautiful young lady
whom he offered co lift over the gutter, and
who insisted that she was too heavy 'Lor',
mlssus," said he, Use used 10 lifting bar
rels of gar."-ExchanGe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

Nher B13y vas sick. We gave h-r Castoria.
When 5he was Child, she cried fer Casto-ia-
When she became Hiss, she chung TO Castoria-
When she lad ChjIdsSa. she gave them Castoris
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
The Operetta Entitled
Hunt The Thi.nbIe," or
Little NeIi'S Surprise Party"

VIII Re given at Garfield Hail on even
i2gs IF February and &, 1896, under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Unitarian
-A.d society," ana direction Of Mrs. NJ.
Bryant. Admission p cents.
Tickets on sale at Goldsmith's and
Winches' Book stores and Shoemaker
& Miller's drug store.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

Fresh meats. fresh fish. fresh oysters.
cured meats. pure lard-only first quail
ity goods handled-at Joe's market. PA
y. Main ST. Is u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

Pure hogs lard is an essential ingredi-
ent in good eating. Whitlock makes
the lard he sells; he keeps the best Of
meats. fresh, picked and cured, at g3
East Douglas. SIS D
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
Paste II in Your HAT.

Here's nile 20 keep N sicht:
hen you meet turn 70 the right.
But passing from the rear. WHY hen
IuTn 70 tie left and you're r.gSt again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

Exchange stables at Orlando and Strl
water. We make a speciality of carry
Ing passengers between these points
1faNelns men patronage solicited
SHIVELY, VAN WYKE G SHIVFT.y
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
1eething- II soothes the child. softens
the gums. allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for
diarrhoea- Twenty-Five cents a hot
tie. Used by millions of mothers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-02-05

An Interesting reunion OF gold
hunters of 40 was held az Belfast. Ne.
recently. On December g. 1919. the
bark ". o. Alden sailed from that port
for California with a party Of 90 on
board The party reached the gold
fields. had varied experiences, and OF
the II that now survive nix have drifted
back 70 their old homes IN Maine, and
they net 20 dine together and talk over
the exciting days q 80.