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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18

Prof. Ball. the astronomer royal Of
ireland, and one of the most popular
astronomical writers in Great Brit
ain. has just finished curious calcu-
lation to the distance to thu nearest Of
the fixed stars" The calculation was
inspired by visit to one Of the great
Lancashire thread factories. The sup>r-
intendeDt of one of the factories in
spected by the astronomer informed
the star gazsr that the combined out
put of the various Lancashire thread
factories was 1s5.ooo. 200 miles OF
thread per day, Those figures were
certainly enough 10 sstonish anyone,
unless il should be an astronomer.
Prof Ball has long since passed the
point where he expresses surprise at a
string OF figures which represent even
Billions OF miles Instead of failing
stunned 50 the thread mans feet. be
paralyzed the Manufacture of cotton
flaDents by telling him that II al TIE
factories N Lancashire should wors.
day AID night producing Jss.10o. 900
miles Of thread ever twelve hours, II
would take them 20 years 20 spin
Unread long enough 20 reach from the
earth 20 the eares. Of the fred starr,
st Louis Rspublsc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
GladnesS Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
icsl ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge. that SO many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipsted condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrupof Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why il is the only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that il Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which il acts 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
ficial effects, to note when you Pur-
chase, that Won have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cab
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment of good health.
and the system is regular. laxatives OK
other remedies are then not needed Ii
afflicted with any actual disease one
may be commended to the most skiiiful
physicians but IL IN need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-inforued everywhere. Syrup OF
Wigs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives most general sstisiaciso3
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18

satin ric5on, he same color as the silk
to tie the bag. Make q generous bow,
with ends of irregular length. Cut the
ends pointed or slanting, and this pre-
vents the ribbon fraying.
Another way to use rose petals after
they are dried would be to lay them be-
tween two pieces of pink cheese cloth.
cut the exact size of your bureau
drawer. After the petals are in place.
knot the cheese cloth about two inches
apart, all the way down and across with
tiny bows of baby-wfdth pink ribbon.
This will help to keep the petals even;
otherwise they would lay in a heap at
one end Put such piece under your
linen, and have it perfumed with roses.
1t Will take a great many roses to
make either fair-sized bag or drawer
pad, but the dried petals may be saved
and added to until you heve enough
Keep them in q tightly-covered china OF
glass receptacle. Never dry the petals
on brass or other metals; dry them on
marble, CHINA or glassware.
In the same way that rose petals are
IuSSd, ny sNSGs AA1I OId.u, lSNtnUSI or
other pleasantly-scented herbs OF
grasses. Besides being delight 10 the
eye and conveying delicate perfume
they may elso serve as a reminder of a
pleasant gift or enjoyable entertain
ment.
Try also balsam. pine or hop bags
Make small ones not over ten inches
long; cover with pretty silk. knot on
narrow ribbon of q shade either compile.
mentaxy or to match, and suspend such
from chair back, doorknob, or curtain
fixture.
A delicious bag would be made OF
pea-green silk or the green OF the pine
itself. and enlivened by a net work of
gold silk, the strings for which should
be gold-colored satin or bullion thread.
-Harper's Round Table.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
The aghita Daily Eagle gueslay H10rung susust L.

where Mr.. Perrine was to meet them
Uper Red Hook, N. Y, Aug. 17.-Wm-
j. Bryan's itinerary after he has rest
ed, has ben partially arranged He
viii not go back to New York to answer
the speech of Cochran. He viii go from
here to Buffalo, from Buffalo to Erie,
and from Erie to Cleveland. speaking
at each place. From Cleveland he will
go direct to Lincoln. When he leaves
Lincoln he will go to the south, the
itinerary of that trip including speeches
in Kentucky, Florida, Missouri and
Maryland, then he will come back east
again about the last week in September.
He will speak in Brooklyn and then
go to New England Upon his return
from England ne viii speak in New
York City.
Mr.. Bryan said, tonight, in regard
TO the alleged statement by Senator
Thurstcn in his letter to Senator Stew
art that Mr.. Bryan had been charged
with being in the pay or SILVER mine
owners:
THE statement has been denied be
fore and at tlle proper time a specnc
denial viii be made"
In this sleepy hamlet Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan seem in fair way TO secure the
nnucil-IlceOeQ rest. loUl Lie MLnOo"
OF two-story frame house OF UMPIRE
tentious proportions, Mr.. Bryan looks
upon few dozen frame houses, a vA-
laee store and a not very prosperous
hotel But he also looks out upon a
beautiful country, and, as he expressed
IL tonight, "a scene that in Itself makes
a weary man feel rested"
To be sure, there was a demonstra-
ton tonight, but as Mr.. E. c. Perrine.
the village storekeeper. whose wife is
Mrs. Bryan's old friend. and at whose
home Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan are stop
ping, remarked. it was merely a So
c1al event." Joined in by the people. ir-
respective of party. There was little
or no demonstration in the village when
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan arrived after a six
nile drive from the station, but towards
dusk the people in the village gathered,
While the Red Hook brass band made
sweet music and the crowd cheered.
The ]. w. Watts DePeyster Gun squad
OF Madelin, in uniform, paraded for the
occasion, and there was quite deal of
enthusiasm Mr.. Bryan was intro
duced TN the people by Mr.. Jacob Elsef-
for, of Red Hook, in a few remarks in
dicating that the affair was of a good
natured social quality. Mr.. Bryan re-
Piled briefly in a like vein and soon
thereafter the visitors dispersed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
ROSE PETALS.
fDey May He Used TO Make Delicate Per-

ney May He Used TO Mako Delicate Per-
fums Bags
To save your rose petals and make a
rosebag for your room would be de-
Ightful.
While the rose Is still fresh tear or
its petals and scatter them thinly or q
large platter. In this way expose them
TO the light Every few hours pick up
q handful and let them shower down,
80 as 70 expose both sides OF the petals.
The next day put them on different
platter. or you may use the same one
provided you arc careful 10 thoroughly
dry il. for the plate viii be very moist
The second day sprinkle little salt over
the petals. as this helps 10 purify them.
Keep this treatment up until they arc
al dry. then put them in thin nus
lin bag
Cover the bag with velvet yellow, or
pink china silk. as best suits the color OF
your room Tie IL close at the top. "a
YOU would tie any other bag. and SIS
pend IL on roclcing-ohair back gas
fixture or ary convenien. place ltwlI
prove an attractive ornament as well a.
ec2vex delicate ednr- Use inch-wias
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
HOW BEST TO IMPRESS Ii
That is the Question That Perplexes the
Administ ra ton.

Washington, Aug. 17-Arrangements
are being completed as fast as possible
for the reception of Ii Hung Chang. 1t
Is settled, as far as it can be in the alb
sence Of definite information of the
plans of the Chinese statesman, that the
president will receive the distinguished
guest in New York harbor upon the
Dolphin or some other naval vessel on
August 81. 1t is quite certain that in
case the president shall be aboard the
Dolphin the other vessels OF the North
Atlantic squadron viii be surrounding
her and the reception made as impress
we as possible. 1t having been determ-
med that the reception shall take place
in lew York, the only material ques-
ton TO be decided is whether the recep-
ton shall be in the city or on shipboard
but it is believed naval vessel will be
utilized for the purpose
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
HER FIRST THOUGHT.

Personal Injuries Forgotten In Anxiety
for Her bicycle.
In days of old, before the introduc-
ton of modern methods of transports
ton, when women fair and knights
without fear and without reproach
journeyed on amblipg palfreys and
champing steeds men were more
given to deeds Of valor than nowadays.
What modern hero has ever equaled the
exploits of the doughty champions OF
old whose deeds of valor enliven the
pages of the ancient ohroniclers? None,
it is true, yet the coming generation
promises to far surpass the chivalrous
actions OF its forefathezs. And the bicy-
Gle is the cause.
For the wheel, though lacking some
what of poetic attributes that GEN.
turtles Of song and story have wresthed
about the horse, still serves to stir mems
blood as did in ancient days a prancing
war horse. In fact, for downright hero
ism of the kind that makes the eye
sparkle to hear of, the bicyclist Of the
future will have no equal.
y
gallant chieftain gasping out as he lay
dying on the broken swords and pierced
shields of his fallen foes: Don't mind
me; save my black Roderick ?''
Yet that IL just what o woman-and
little bit of woman, too-murmured
as kind hands lifted her bleeding form
from the shattered remains of her fallen
mount in Dearborn avenue one day last
week-with this difference, she said
bicycle" not horse.
The actors in this stirring drama OF
modern heroism were potato peddler
and woman bieyclist. The huckster
was driving his shambling nag down
the street, busy the while IN hawking
his wares. Prom the other direction
equally oblivious Of where she was 90
ing and with all the uncertainty of
beginner, came the little heroine.
The peddler did not get out of the way
and the woman could not. Men gasped
came The sorry nag stopped willingly
and those who had rushed forward too
late TO prevent the disaster gently lifted
the limp rider from under the wheels.
Her dress was torn and the blood was
oczing from a dozen cuts and gashes
As they laid her tenderly on the gras:
and sent for physician she opened her
eyes AID said: Don't mind me; save
my bicycle"
And when the doctor was sewing up
the gaping wounds she spoke again:
as my wheel hurt?" she asked. II
don't care about myself, but II the bicy-
Gle is damaged it will break my heart.
just bought IL this morning and 1t
took all my money"
The pain the doctor inflicted she bore
unflinchingly. Not till she beheld the
pride OF her heart lying a twisted mass
of tires, tubing, and spokes did she
swoon.
Surely there could Be no greater hero
ism than this. Therefore let all men
honor the bicycle as a champion who is
to lead them out OF the slough Of mod
ern pusillanimity in Ito which effeminate
railway coaches have plunged them and
bring back those brave old DAYS when
nations fought for a pinch of snuff and
wise mon wrote sonnets on their ladies'
eyebrows.-Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
If Pestered Day and Night
pESTEIR I'D DAY AND NIGHT

IF PESTERED DAY AND NIGHT
With nervousness, take Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which invigorates and
the nervous system. The
basis OF recovery is a reform in errors
of digestion. The epigastric nerve and
brain are united in the closest bonds of
sympathy. so that dyspeptic symptoms
in the gastric region are always accom-
panied by hurtful reflex nervous action.
Both are remedied 10y the Bitters, which
also cures malaria, biliousness, rheu-
matism and kidney trouble.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
pIIcKI,EN,s ARNICA SALyE

The Best Salve in the world fol Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheun.
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chilbiains, Corns. and all Skin Erup-
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pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed Price % cents per box. For sale at
Geo. Van Werden's Pharmacy, 32S N.
Main street and G. Behring's drug
store, northeast corner Topeka and
Douglas avenues.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
In Confidence.

Friend-Who spread tho report that
you were financially embarrassed?
Millionaire-I did, and 1t has worked
like 4 charm! Lord Ninkumpupe haa
hardly noticed my daughter since
Town Topics.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18

In one editorial, commenting upon the
article, the Times admits that il is rash
to endeavor to predict the results of the
election and il urges Republicans to
drop all abstract arguments and to- en-
deavor to convince the working classes
that they will be the greatest sufferers
by reason of any financial juggling"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
TILLMAN VISITS TOW WATSON
Ihey 10 Into Executive Session ImmedI
ate,y Upon Tillman Arrival

Atlanta Ga, Aug. IA special 70
the Journal from Thomas saws that
senator T1llmsn Of South Carolina ar
rived there at noon yesterday and was
met at the depot by Thomas E. Watson.
the Poputist vice presidential nominee
Inc senator went Immediately TO the
watson nome. dined with the candidate
ana remained as his guest until mid
night when ne left on the Georgia train
bound Tor Ailnata- During the after
noon, 11iinan and aWtson were priv
ately cioseted in wa,son's stp.sv
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
BY direction of the club.
Cascarets Cure Constipation.

We will send FREE a I0c box of CAS-
CARETS Candy Cathartic, a never fail
ing remedy, to every sufferer They are
delightful TO eat, convenient in form
and the finest antiseptic intestinal tonic
ever made. c. c. c. make the liver live
ly, prevent sour stomach and purify the
blood. Mention this paper and address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago, Montreal,
Can, New York
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
CONSTIPATION, -

Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, which act nat
urally and mildly. but never fail TO effect
q complete and permanent cure. There
is no substitute for these Pellets" no
matter what any druggist may say. They
regulate ard invigorste the Stomach, Liver
and Bowels.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
LOOKING TO THE ORIENT
German st amship Company Sets Out TO
discount lI'KInley's Election.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Berlin cores
pondent of the Chronicle says that,
looking to the possibility of protection
regime in the United States under Nc
kinley and the reducing of the Ger
man-American trade, the directors of
the North German Lloyd Steamship
company mediate the promotion of
new lines in other directions. especially
In eastern Asia for the employment of
their fleet They viii ask the govern
ment to increase the subsidy for steam
ship lines Of this character.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
FUSION NOT YET EFFECTED
Silver Democrats and Populists Still Apart
In Illinois.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 17.-After spending
the entire day in secret session. thu exc
cutive committee of the Silver Demo-
Gratis and the leaders of the Populists
failed to agree upon the details of the
fusion plan decided upon at the state
convention and the matter was refer
red TO the entire state central committee
The vexek question was to decide what
democratic electors should retire from
the ticket to make room for the Popu-
lists
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
TEXAS SILVER DEMOCRATS
Won't be Any Gold Democrats Foolinc
Around Their State Convention

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE Dem
ocratic state convention Will assemble
here tomorrow. II is composed exc;us-
lively OF free silver delegates elected
under the rules OF the state executive
committee. which excluded gold stand
ara Democrats from participating in
the primaries The present members of
the state administra ton will be nomi-
mated, with the possible exception OF
Land Commissioner Baker. who *
known 10 be gold standard Democrat
ana Railroad Commissioner Stedmsn
VINO Is not a candidate for renomina-
uon- The nling.Sf these two offices are
the only ones likely 10 arouse a contest
The gold standard Democrats will have
their state convention at Waco, August
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
NOTED SCULPTOR AT CANTON
Life-SIzed Bust of Mckinley Will be TIT
Reyult of His Visit.

Canton, o., Aug. I'm. Leopold
Bracany, the noted sculptor of Paris,
now sojourning in Chicago, is here
modelling life-sized bust of Major Nc
Kinley. 1t is thought probable that
Major Mckinley will publish his for
NAL letter of acceptance about Au-
gust %. .
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
N.ANsEN HEARD DOGS EARRING
Aud That's How He Happened to Go
Where Jackson Could Rescue Him.

Where jackson Could Rescue Him.
Vardoe. Norway, Aug 17.-Dr. Nam
sen left here this morning on his way to
Christians.
ut now develops that the meeting be-
tween DR.. Nansen and Jackson, the
English explorer. was the result Of the
barking Of dogs. The Norwegian and
his companion were exploring one day
when they heard barking and, follow
ing the sounds, to their Amusement they
reached Jackson's camp.
Vardoe has been en- fete and decorated
in honor of the return of DR.. Nansen.
AT a. banquet given In his honor, Just
previous to his departure from this
place. DR.. Nansen in praising the men
connected with his expedition, said that
he would not have quilted the Fran
at the time that he did if he had not
possessed the utmost confidence in Cap
tain Otto Neumann Sverdrup, the ships
master, and his associates
a-bzy Northumberland EATOINNNNN
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
The Preferable Way

How do you like your eggs?"
Il was Mrs. Prunes, the boarding
house keeper, who addressed this ques-
ton to her latest acquisition. Mr.. Ham
Footlytes. who promptly replied:
Il prefer them taken internally, mad
am.r@Crufh
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
As 1t Looked.

1t was the little fcur-year-old's frs
vie OF Il dog with Inuzzle on.
20. aurtie." she sa d, isn't he a cute
little doggie? He's going to play base
bau."-Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
STONE HAS A GOOD REASON
Won't be Chairman of the Campaign Com
miftee Cnlcss He ID Asked to Re

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. IA special
70 the Journal from Washington quotes
Governor William J. Stone OF Missouri
as stating that he will not be chairman
OF the Democratic national camnai..
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
Well Prepared.

Magistrate-What have you brought
that thick stick into court for?
Defendant-Well, everybody told mo
I must como provided with a means Of
defense. and fancy I've brought it,
Tit-Bits.
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Cnmitirated Selfshness.

CnmitigateA Selnshness.
"Ruggles, how does it feel to have .
tooth pulled?"
at cost me a dollar to find out. IT
you want to know how it feels go and
pay for the knowledge, like a man
Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
Their Next Merry Meeting.

One morning IN the garden bed.
The onion and the carrot said
Unto the parsley group:
"Oh, when shall we three meet again,
In thunder. lightning. hail or rain?''
Alas" replied. In tones Of pain,
The parsley: I'm the soupp'
brakes MaGaxiAA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
FUSION PROBABLE IyID.BO
Democrats and Populsts to Have a Citing
ToS ether Today

Boise, Idaho, Aug. 1.-THE state con-
ventions of the Democratic and Popu-
iistic parties will meet here tomorrow
The delegates are now mostly on the
ground 1t is generally conceded thar
they will fuse on the electoral and state
tickets. The governorship will proba-
bly, go to the Democrats.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
Deleware Democracy for SILVER

Dover, Del. Aug. 1.-THE Democratic
state convention, which will nominate
candidate for governor and one con-
gressional candidate, will meet here to-
morrow. The silver men are in the ma
jority and their platform and candi-
dates will probably be nominated.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
T0u'vo Noticed It

There is one queer thing about alt
these men who get nominated for high
| political Offices"
What is it?"
They are always so happily mar
| ried."@Chicaeo Record.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
Amount of the Gold Reserve

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE treasury
today lost $54,4 in gold coin and IS. 400
in bars, which leaves the true amount
Of the gold reserve sos, Ills, 702.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
Other Chap Held Four Aces,

Other ChAp Held -Four Aces.
Mabel called on the queen while T
was abroad. It cost me over $500 fon
my clothes.
Jack Potts-I called on three queens
last night and it cost me $500 and my
clothes besides.-Town Topics.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18
NOT ALL CONVERTED YET
Reports Continue to Pour in of Mckinley
Men Forming Clubs.

Canton, o.. Aug. 17.-According to
kilograms received here, the McKin-
ley forces are organizing all over the
country. Herer are sample kilograms
noting organizations:
Canton, Ill.,, Aug. H.-Hon. William
Mckinley, Canton. o.: The old soldiers,
travelling men, factory men, car max
ers and the majority of other citizens of
Canton, Ill, organized in Mckinley
clubs, send greeting and pledge their
energetic support in the campaign for
the preservation and advancement of
American institutions and American in
terests.
by direction Of the club.
&C. Z. SNIVELY."
Sharon, Pa, Aug. 17.-Hon. William
Mckinley. Canton. O.: A Mckinley and
Hobart club was organized here with
one thousand members. The member
ship is made up of iron workers who be-
lieve in protection to American indus
tries, and sound money. You are our
friend and leader. J. NJ. EVANS"
''Cartervilie, ILL.,. Aug. 17.-Hon. WILL
lam Mckinley, Canton: The Carter
Vile William Mckinley club, 800 strong.
just organized, sends greetings.
j. M. TANDER, President"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18

committee for the very good reason that
the Craftsmanship has not been offered
to him. Governor Stone states, how
ever, that he was offered place on the
national committee, though not as
chairman, but that he could not accept
the charge without resigning the gov
ernorship of Missouri and this he did
not care to do.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-08-18

Many people walk on
the very edge of danger
all unconsciously. They
do not wake up to the
truth that the slight synp-
toms of weakness which
they feel may, at any in
slant, take a plunge into
serious or fatal illness.
Once the running
down " process begins Il
is speedy and there's no
telling how il will end.
To stop the loss of vitality
and build up your strength
and weight to the normal,
healthy standard. there is
nothing equal to Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Ii vitalizes the
blood and promotes a
rapid production of the
life giving red corpuscles.
II promotes perfect diges-
ton ; enables the liver to
filter all poisonous bilious
elements out of the circu-
lation. arrests the forma-
ton of morbid deposits in
the vital organs and builds
up new and healthy It's
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