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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
COMPLETELY oUToGNCRALeo.
Costumss We're Not In the Contract.
but she Finally Got Them.

Costumss We're Not In the Contract,
but she Finally Got Them.
eve heard q good deal about cOcr.
cion." said the man with heavy mus.
tache and q big gold watch chain. a.
he leaned over the desk OF Washing.
ton hotel. But It's my opinion that
the public In general don't know what
coercion 10. Just walt till You yet WON.
en- In politics; then you'll ind out some.
thing about It,"
"Have you ever had any experience
with women In polltics?' inquired tho
clerk.
mot with women In politics. But
I've Just had experience with woman
In business. which shows how quick the
sex IL In recognizing an advantage and
how heartless It can be In making use
OF It. run dime museum. One Of
my chief attractions IL bearded lady.
About two weeks ago her husband
came to me and said that she wanted
some new costumes: that she was tired
Of trying to keep mp appearances with
her old ones. ! just laughed at him;
but he assured me that she was In ear
nest. told him to tell his wife tina
we weren't paying her milllners bills
He went away and came back with the
message that she wasn't going to bt
put of: that she wanted three new
dresses. and that she wanted 'em made
by the most expensive modIste In town.
'What'll she do II she doesn't get 'em?
! asked. She's awfully set In her Ow:
way he answered; 4 shouldn't he sur
prlsed II she resigned right or ]
laughed at him again and told him that
! had contract with her for the sea.
son. which It would cost her more tt
break than she could earn In siA
months"
"rhat ought to have settled It," the
clerk remarked.
1T didn't. though. In less than ten
minutes he came back to my office In a
run. You've got to compromise some
how he said. You've always been a
friend Of mine. and don't want to see
you get the worst Of it, she can't get
around that contract ! answered. be-
ginning to feel little apprehensive.
She isn't going to try to. She says
she'll stay her time ont and appear
every afternoon and night as she agreed
to. But when left her she had hel
things on. ana you'll have to run II you
want to catch her; by this time she's
half way to the barber shop. She's go
Ing to get shaved "-Washingt0n Star
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

the halls. II 10 not long until they all
know him and his little story. and know
the Congressman he wants 10 see. Every.
body 10 kind to the old fellow, and 1t 10
seldom that the Congressman try to
dodge him. The trouble with his case II
that there are 30 many others like II.
equally deserving. and maybe Of longer
standing. Tho Congressman has lots Of
the same kind In bis own district. but
the Grand Army button that the old fel-
low carries In his lapel, or the faded blue
coat which he wears. II the open sesame
to give him patient audience with all
Congressman. After q while this old
soldier will give II up and 60 home. 10
await the committees action on his bill,
having. perhaps, interested some member
In Ito fate, but his place will be taken by
another one. and after him another, 10
that there 10 always . contingent Of the
same class on hand.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16


The Provencal snails, which feed In
q gourmet fashion upon vine leaves, are
peculiarly delicious, and there was a
murmur Of delight from our company
rs the four women brought to the table
four big dishes full Of them; and for a
while there was only the sound Of eager
munching. mixed with the clatter on
china of the empty shells. To extinct
them we had the strong thorns. three or
four inches long. Of the wild acacia;
and on these the little brown morsels
were carried to the avid mouths and
eaten with bit Of bread sopped in the
sauce: and then the shell was subjected
to vigorous sucking. that not drop
Of the sauce lingering within II should
be lOst.--Century.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
A Terrible Punishment,

There IL no death penalty in Belgium.
but few criminals would choose the
punishment substituted for it---that Is.
II they had choice. The condemned
man is placed In dungeon 40 con.
structed that from the moment he en-.
tiers 1t he will never hear the sound Of
human voices nor see human being.
His food is passed In through sliding
panel In the door of his cell. Not one
prisoner has ever been known to sur.
vlve this punishment more than three
years. The authorities have striven
In vain to prolong their lives by vary.
Ing their food as much ns possible. but
those who are moderately or lightly
nourished gradually waste away. while
those who are fed generously 20 mad
and die raving manince.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
A Physicians Pigeons,

The carrier pigeon has been put to
a new use by doctor In Scotland who
has large and scattered practice. Says
the London Globe:
When lie goes ON long rounds. he car.
ries number Of pigeons with him. IT
he finds that some OF his patients re-
quire medicine at once. he writes out
prescriptions. and by means Of the pig.
cons forwards them to his surgery.
Here an assistant gets the messages.
prepares the prescriptions, and dis.
patches the medicine.
If. after visiting a patient. the doctor
thinks he will be required later In the
day he simply leaves pigeon. which Is
employed to summon him II necessary.
To this enterprising physician the
keeping Of carrier pigeons means a saw
Ing Of time. expense and labor.
In manufacturing occupations the
average life Of soap boilers is the high.
est and that Of grlndstone makers the
lowest.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

gentleman Is looking after a Southern
war claim. The claim that he 10 trying
to get through Congress il for supplies
furnished by loyal relatives Of his to Union
troops during the war, or for some cot.
ton in the possession Of loyal families
which was sent North aud sold, and the
proceeds Of which sale are now In the
treasury. This gentleman. or one Of his
kind, turns up at every Congress. and 10
frequently supplemented by a dainty lit
tie woman In black. soft Of speech. per.
suasive Of tongue and with . world Of
trouble In her past.
One Of the stock characters at the Cap
itol 10 the old soldier, the applicant for
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
yictoria's Kitchen Garden.

Queen Victoria IL going to have a
large kitchen garden laid out Mt o.
horne and Conservatives ana forcing
houses are to he extended ana lmprov'
ed, and number of choice trees and
shrubs, sent by the empress OF Russia.
are to be planted In spots chosen by
Princess Beatrice. At present there aIe
practically no gardens AT Osborne, mi
both there and at Balmoral all the daily
supplies OF fruit and vegetables are
sent from the Trognall gardens near
Windsor.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
tn the North.

II is doubtful II any particular bene-
fit is derived from sleeping with the
head to the north. 1t has, however,
been asserted by nervous people that
a difference was noticeable In their
temper and composure with changes
of sleeping position with regard to the
magnetic polarity of the earth.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
For a SINS Memory.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ludlow, the mother
Of the well-known New-YOrker, Robert
Center, who was killed while riding a
bicycle on the Western boulevard In
New York some months ago, has given
his entire estate, valued at $15O,OOO, tC
endow in his memory fund for instruc
ton at Columbia College.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

,Husband-I suppose Mrs. Brown en-.
joyed her European trip? Wife-|ery
much; but she's delighted to be home
again. Husband-NO doubt. This u
the place to talk about it.-Puck.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16


He has not been the
eame person all the
time, but has been
the same kind of per-
son or persons and
with the same kind
Of a plea. He Is tall
and thin. with a long
Prince Albert coat.
soft hat and turn
down collar. and
wears a black string
tie. He drawls In his
speech and Is very
punctilious and polite
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

early bringing up. Presently at noon
they all come out In tho main room for
lunch. and about 1880 they are once
more earning their living, which. by the
way. 10 mere play for them.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

lamp that attracts the SHY moth. Fec.
pie with all kinds Of hobbies come to the
Capitol to put them into operation. The
dangerous crank IL an occasional visitor,
but a. soon a. he makes his presence
known he IL promptly elected.
Ever since the war familiar figure
has haunted the corridors Of the Capitol.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

younger brother or
sister. and che 10 In
dead earnest about
her application.
A CHEEKY sight 10
the honest farmer
who drops into the
Capitol on o visit TO
Washington or tho
East, and must call
upon his member.
lie Ia often accom-.
panied by his wife,
aud sends In his card
and waits with an
cxpectant air. as
q hearty welcome
; from the Congress.
; Ii a man Of conse.
hborhOOd, known to
he latter will come
escort the visitor to
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

Armenia Is not thoroughly Christian
country. as Is generally believed. Out
of a population OF 3,5lO,2Oa nearly five
sIxths are Mohammedan, the exact
number being 2.00O.4l4. to only GO9. 79l
Christians.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
Frogs.

Were 1t not for the multitude OF
storks that throng to Egypt every win
ter there would be no living in some
parts of the country, for after every In.
undation frogs appear In Devastating
GWarmA
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

pension or an In.
crease Of pension.
He IL perennial. You
can 6nd him In al.
most any part Of the
building at almost
any time Of the day.
He 10 unobtrustive,
however. because he
10 patient. long-suf.
fering and aecustom.
ed to delays. He
stumps around the
corridors with his
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

Departing Boarder-l am sorry we
couldn't get along, but ! hope you are
willing TO let by-gones be by-gones.
Landlady-Does that include your
board bill Mr.. J0nes?-Boston Courier.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

''Ah ipbh anu
the frayed fringes Of
his coat-sleeves and
trousers.
In all seasons of
the year, when Con
gress IL in session,
and when 1t Is not.
the newly married
couple forms an in
tercsting feature Of
the visiting class at
the Capitol. OF
course, everybody il
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

for q day or two to
zee his Congressman
and report upon the
condition Of the poll.
tics Of the district.
You cannot fail to
recognise this chap
when you zee him.
+ he Congressman
walks through the
corridor with his
aru resting familiar
" On the visitors
shoulder. and listen.
Ing to the account OF
Affairs ct hume with
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

Bloom-IIow did Bluejaw succeed in
his theatrical venture?
Brace--Struck frost the first thing.
BloOm-Whnt Is he doing now?
Brace-Ile went to Africa as mis-.
slonnry.
BlOOm-HOw did he make out ut thatY
Brnce-Struck u roast the first thing.
--Cp.tO.Date.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

The most common otfense In Jamaica
Is the use of obscene and offensive Ian.
guage. Over One-fourth of the arrests
made last year were on this charge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
lleatltutc,

Destltutc.
Reportcr--lt beggarcd description. sir.
EditOr--SO I should imagine. Your
description Is very poor. ut least.
Omaha Bee.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

y U u 2 CuuEuCteElSs
tic types. This 10
the ladies' reception
room In the House
wing Of the Capitol,
where ladies desir.
ing to converse with
a member Of the
House can send In
their card and meet
the man they desire
TO see. The major
ity Of those who
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
TuR WARMER.

=
though anticipating
and efIusive greeting
man. II the visitor
Quence In his neigh
the congressman. u
forth In q hurry aud
the reserved gallery.
whence he will point
to him the dignitar.
les upon the hoor OF
the House or Sen
ate and there leave
him In a state OF
awe and admiration.
Like the poor,
whom we have al
ways with MS, Is the
disappointed Office
seeker at the Cap
itol. He Is there ev-
.ry Jav. honoful In
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

How We all admire the man who
never ask q favor!
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

wooden leg, aud makes confdants Of
the doorkeepers and messengers around
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

the forenoon, detected in the afternoon.
and despairing in the evening, but COM
ing again on the morrow to renew his
suit and revive his hopes. You can see
him almost anywhere in the building, and
know him by his listess air, his anxious.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16
VISIT THE CAPITOL.
TYPES OF THOSE WHO FRe.
QUENr THE 0io oUiLOiNo.
feepte who Haunt Congressional Lob.
bies ana Corridors eeetias Audience
with Member froa Thcir Homo
pistrict-Hop efai and Hopeless.
AtWsye IN Hand.
N sshluetou cort espondence:

/ ! ! ! !: ! !: |: |
81 A LII sorts and con.
~ ditions of mem
IRr L y and women-visit
the Capitol in the course
1ATNA of q day. on pleasure or
Min business bent, but there
~IH are some types Of charac-
4 ter that may be said to be
l"- chemically and epidemic
- lV ally prevalent there. The
old habitue Of the build.
ing comes to know them
by the cut Of their jib." 40 the sailors
cay. The persons themselves may
change. but the types they represent d.
not Death and the mutations of time or
circumstance may shift the actors them
selves. but their parts are always repre-.
sented. and the play 10 constantly on tho
boards.
All day long they surge through tho
Capitol on the stream Of humanity that
sweeps along the corridors. or remain sta
tionary in inches and hooks. like drift.
wood caught In q sluggish shoreward
eddy. Here you will see some Of them
standing for hours. watching and wait
ing for the Congressman whom they will
not see II the Congressman sees them
FIRST. There are others who do not
haunt the corridors with wistful face and
despairins step. but who sally boldly IN.
and are greeted effusively, joyously and
with enthusiasm BY the Congressman, -
he stumbles over others to get to them.
"A daily visitor at the Capitol 10 the ward
politician. who runs down to Washington
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

.easerness. WARD POLITICIAN.
Out in statuary Hail. In corner allsd
with chairs and sofas, you will often and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

THEIR BRIDAL TOUR :.
moment they get into
has hold Of her arm
that she will get ava,
soI> lad Congressn
and they 60 ambling
doris, blissfully I'M
conscious of every
thing except them
selves.
The crank, of
course, Is always on
hand. Usually he is
harmless although
sometimes he is not.
A great many peo-
pie, with nothing
better 10 do In the
world than to deyel-
op eccentricities, find
Washington a con-
genial field. and to
this clSss Congress
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16


Of the building are
faced women, as a ~
privatlon too plainly
A constant visitor 10
Maynard son has e.
and 10 rcpenting bis
while efforts are be-
Ing made through
the Congressman to
get the Secretary Of
War to order the
young mans dis.
charge.
Another visitor In
this ladies' reception
room 10 the young
woman who wants a
position In the de-
partments. There 10
. prevailing impress.
sion among many
that she u always
beautiful, vivacious
this 10 not necessar
girls are sometimes
work. The chances
the young woman
three other people. {
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-01-16

eEEKlN0 OFrICE.
and bewitchins, but
~ the case. Plain
poor and In need Of
are ten to one that
viii support two or
T perhaps educate q
Mesa free press., 1897-04-02
LOCAL TIMETABLE
PHOENIX Il MAR1coPA.

Train leaves Phoenix ut 8 p. m
Arrives at Tempe at $50 y. m.
and at Maricopa at $50 pm.
Train leaves Maricopa at 5.45 3.
m. Arrives at Tempe at 6 4.5 am.
and at Phoenix at 7:l5 a. m.
Close connections made with
Southern Pacific at Maricopa, also
at Tempe with stages for Goldield.
Connection made at Phoenix with
@. f, P. d P. for Prescott and
Songress.
PHOENIX d MESA CITv.
Leave Mesa at 7 80 IN, arrive
Tempe s a m, and Phoenix $50
q M.
Leave Mesa at l 80 pm, arrive at
Tempe 90 y M, and at Phoenix
at 2 sop m.
Leave Phoenix at $50 m, rive
at Tempe at 1000 M, arrive at
Mesa at 10 80 N.
Leave Phoenix at 5 p m, arrive
Tempe at B. 80 p IN. arrive Mesa
at 6 p m.
All trains run daily s-nd will
stop at any point on signal.
Q. Y. MCNEIL,
F. D. SANFORD, Gen'l Supt
Genl Pass. Agt.
General Office, Phoenix.
Mesa free press., 1897-04-02

We concur in the expression of
the Tacoma Ledger" that when it
comes to controlling truants, one
good old fashioned parent is worth
q city full of curfew ordinances.
Mesa free press., 1897-04-02

In manufacturing occupations
the average Life of soap boilers is
the highest and that of grindstone
makers the lowest.
Mesa free press., 1897-04-02

= the light that will hiring great big glow OF
Happiness to yon. BY IT you will sea how ut ony
and vigorous your now weak body. can 10
made. Hudyan is for man. Tue great Hndy n
stitute. This wonderful discovery was made
BY the sPociAllsts of the old famous Hudson
Medical Institute 1t is the strong gest and most
powerful vttalizer made. It is so powerful that
1t 10 simply wonderful how harmless it ID. You
can get It from nowhere but from the I4u.ison
Medical Instit1re. Write for circulars and tos.
timonials
This extraordinary Rejuvenator is the most
wonderful discovery of the age. It has beea en-
dorsed bv the leading scientific men Of Europe
and America
l1UpYAr< is purely vegetable
ACDYAN stops prematurepess Of the dis.
charge Ill twenty days Cures LOST MAN.
HOOD. c0nstipa ion, d ixziness, iGtllng sensa-
tions, nervous twitchtng of the eyes and other
paris.
Strengthens, invigorates and tones the entire
syste It Is as cheap as anv other ,nedy.
HUDYAE cures debility, II ~ ,usness.
emissions aud develops and restores weak or
gans. Psias in the back, lesses by day or night
stepped quickly. Over 1900 private indorss.
ments
Prematureness means impotency la the first
stage. 1t Is symptom of seminal wes Sness
and barr .nness. 1t can be stopped In twenty
days by the use of HudySn Huuyan costs No
Aore than any other remedy
Sen for circulars AMI tes' Monials.
TAINTED RI-OOD-Impure hlooi dua
% serious private disorders carries my lads OF
Sore-producing germs Then com as sore throat
pimples, copPer-c,olored spots ulcers In mouth,
to Hot Springs by writing for Blood Book ta
the old physicians of the
HUDSON MEDICAL. IrSSTITUT1,
Stockton. Market and Ellis Stk.
SAN FRANCISCO, Califernia.
Mesa free press., 1897-04-02

The fault-6nd 5 1t is his ma
ture's plague to spy into abuses;
and oft his jealousy shapes faults
that are not.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-05
BOARD AND ROOM.

THE TEMPLAR-One square from Capitol;
201 Pa. ave; excellent board and room
from 81 TO So per week. my6-7t
THE HERNDON CAFE, 1895 New York
ave. NV, furnishes first-t1ass board at
ST. and $40 per month; also desirable
rooms at reasonable rates. ap307t,em
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-05
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Schedule in effect May 2. 1919

(SChedule in effect May 2, 1870
All trains arrive ara lGsI'c cLIL-oJ a dI4LS
Passenger Station.
am.-DaiIy. local for Danville, Char
Iotte and way stations, connects az ManaS-
Eas for 5 tT asbUrg, HarrlSonhnrS, and
StauutOu, daily, except unday, and
st I1vucnburg with the SOrfoik and West
ern daily and with the Chesapeake Bnd
ONO. daily, for the Natural Bridge and
11:i5 m.-Daay. the UNITED STATES
FAST MAIL, carries Pullman Buffes
sIrcpers, New York aud Washington TO
Jacksonville, uniting az salisbury with
PuIIman Sleeper for AshevIlle and Hes
SUrings. n. C., Knoxville. Chattanooga and
Nashville Tenn. ,aDdat Charlotte with Pub
man sleeper for a augusta II = ulInan Buffet
Slpeper New York To New Orleans, Connect
ing at Atlanta Tor Birmingham and Mem
br,.ana without change. Sunset personally
sonshICted tourist exclusion through sleeper
IN ans train every Saturday TO San Fran
81 o. m.-Loc.uTor Front Royal stras-
h,Ir.4 and Harrison bUrg. with connection for
SI.tnnton daily, except unday.
[5I u. m.-4,,.4IJ' toC&i Ior CharlOtteS
Vie e.,,,.-..--e,. -
sol TN Il ESTEKN, VESTIBCLED, LIN
iTFb composed Of Pullman e.tibuIed
sictuers, dining cars and day coaches.
PgIlinah sieepers New yo,; f9Ik 70 Nash
.uI CHATTANOOGA; New York to Tampa,
"a. Charlotte. COlUtUbla. savannah and
Jacksonville. New 1Ork 10 memphis, via
Ser'',,r,rnafif: new 1OIk TO New Orleans,
via Atlanta and Montsomery Vesubuicd
cav coach washington 10 Atlanta. South
eTn railway dining car, Greensboro 70
Mont gOmeFy- - - -
TRAINS ON WASHINGTON AND OHIQ
INFUSION leave Washington 9.O1 a. N.
daily, / 90 y. M. and 4,45 p ~. daily, ex-
cent sunday, and 6.25 p. III. Sunday only
Tor Round Hill: 4.32 D. m. daily, except sun
dav for LeesbuTg, and go p. m. daily fOI
fIeTud0n Returning, rive at Washing
ION :. 20 a m. and $40 p. ID. daily and
3.Oa D. M daily, except Sunday, from
Mound Hlil anu 40 a. tit. Nst.tJ C&tVpt
Sunday. from HcrudOu, and o-34 u Ia
aaIIy EXCEPT SUNDAY. from LccSbGTg.
Through trains from the South arrive as
wash eton 6:42 a. IN, 20 p. m. and
a25 D. m daily. HaTrisOnbGrg, 2:4O D.
m, and g:25 D. m daily, except Sunday.
and 5: 80 u. ~, Gafly, iFVin Ciar iUtJesvIiie.
Tickets sleeping car reservation, and In
formation furnished at offices, Oil and
800 Pennsylvania avenue and at PennSyI
yania Railroad Passenger Station
w. "A. GREEN, ten. Supt-
j. 81. GULF, Irafnc Manager.
W, a. Turn, zen. Pass. Agent
l. s. brown. Gen. Agt. PaSS. Dept.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-05
FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-Another bargain on Rhode
Island ave. NV. lexington, lot 30x9o,
to alley, with 40 feet of parking; sewer
and water convenient; worth 81 900; will
be sold for 1878. DANIEL Il ARMAT,
1913 r st. NV. my5-3t-em
FOR SALE-Nice building lots; on cleo
tric railroad; right at sta ton; seven
minutes ride from Washington, and 5-cent
car fare; for 1928 each; terms, SIS down,
bal, 81 per week; OF 500 cash. some
lots cheaper; now is the time to get q
nice home; also small and large farms, and
improved suburban place: cheap; and on
the easiest kind of terms; I make such
property speciality; call for handsome
map showing these places; free JAMES
Z. Gle MENTs, office, 1921 F ST. NV.
my2-6t