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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
Those A1nrins Cosy Corners.

Cosy. corners are very attractive if they
are genuine. but cosy corner in a cor
ner where nobody wants 70 go. no mat
ter how soft the cushions nor pretty the
effects. soon annOys for that very rea-
SON II is like the bloom on the cheek
If it comes there naturally, il is very
good to look upon and to possess, but il it
has been applied by artificial means. sim
ply for effect the effect fails TO please.
and the charm OF all, figure. toilette and
mind, is spoiled. If a thing does not
seem to belong in a place it has no
right to be there The cosy corner may be
a very aIluring spot, but perhaps that
spot would be of greater value as a place
for the sewing table. writing desk or
flowers. Then at once the cushions in
trude by their luxurious IaZiness- They
are like the Dresden china on the kit
chen shelf very beautiful 70 look ut, but
very much out of place among the pots
and kettles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
Rules for Reading AIoud.

Few persons doubt their ability to read
aloud acceptably, but were their audi
ences induced to speak frankly, the ilIu-
sion might be dispelled. The first quail
ifcation of a good reader is absence of
affectation and self consciousness. Self
must be forgotten utterly, merged into
the author, whose spokesman and repre-
sentative one is. Next it is important,
in order to be pleasing, to read in the
natural voice in precisely the same tone
in which one would relate the matter
Nearly every one raises the voice in
reading aloud to a higher pitch than is
habitual in speaking, and the effect of
strain is fatiguing to both reader and
nearer.
The eyes must move a little in advance
of the spoken words, Selling at a glance
the authors thought, in order to give it
the right expression. i A practiced read
er will find that his lips and voice will
work automatically with perfect correct
ness while his mind occupies itself with
the sentence following that which IS
being uttered.
One should endeavOr to dismiss the
thought that there is anything difficult
in reading to others-it is but to tell the
story with the same interest, animation
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

put that off on one of the chairs, and
put a pillow under my head in place OF
it But this was little too high, ana
I'd rather have a pillow too low than
too high, so after while / put the pill
low off and got the bolster back again.
It didn't seem so low this time, after
just the pillow, and this time chung to
it, and after lying awake for an hour
or so l went to sleep.
Sometimes 1 can get a pillow to just
the right height by putting a folded
blanket under it, or perhaps coat, but
| rarely find a bed that is to me, at
first anyway, as comfortable as my
own. lie down in my own bed again,
after an absence, with grateful feel
ings. There l find a pillow that is
neither too high nor too low; it is just
right | am used to it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

and freshness that one would naturally
use in relating anything familiar TO
oneself but new to ones hearers. ThtS
bars out a too rapid utterance and care
less manner lest the sense be obscured.
and the point lost, of wit or argument.
One of the essentials of a good reader
is a clear enunciation. No word should
be slurred. but clear-cut and distinct
without, however, betraying any effort
to make it so.
a special study of pronunciation OF
words will be well repaid by a feeling Of
confidence in oneself from the assurance
of being correct. little volume. entitled
Seven Thousand Words Often Mispro-
nOunced," by Phyfe, will be found very
helpful
American women are often reproached
for their unmusical voices. The practice
of reading to others. if one try to be OBJ
servant OF a few simple directions, will
have a tendency to mellow the tones, and
in calling into play so MANY more tnfiec-
lions than one has need OF for expression
in ordinary conversation, the voice is eX-
ercised and cannot fail to grow more me
lodious.
Nearly all authors read their own works
with effectiveness. because their pride and
interest being involved. they endeavor TO
excite the pleasure and admiration of
their audience. The reader should so
identify himself with the author that for
the time being he is his advocate, and
should seek to interpret him as pleasing
~ as possible.
Some readers are mechanical; they have
no magnetism. but the lack proceeds from
indifference and want of interest, which
an audience is always quick to feel. IL
is a fact worth realizing that the effort to
do anything well awakens an interest in
its performance.
Finally. it must be remembered that
in reading TO others one assumes the re-
sponsibility of giving pleasure.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
.poTLUcK" ENTERTAINMENT.
Innovations on the Old.Style "5top
to Dinner"

to Dinner"
In old times the invitation Ito stay and
take pot-luck' was frequently and sin
cerely extended. 1t implied that the
chance visitor was welcome. at his or
her own risk as the case might be, to
remain and share the meal in course
of preparation for the family-in other
words, the contents of the pot whatever
it happened to be- The term as used in
the present day refers to a function as
unconventional and amusing as the bright.
clever woman with whom it originated.
Living in a quiet town, she insisted that
she was Slowly being devoured by en-
nui," and Ito stir up the neighborhood"
sent out invitations for, pot luck
party"
AS cooperation was advised in other
things, why not in entertaining. there
fore, it was indicated that each guest was
to contribute either food for the body or
mind A single dish each, and of these
only, together with a like contribution
from herself, the feast would consist.
While the exact menu cannot be given,
it is sufficient to say that pastry, cakes,
flesh. fowl, sweets, sours. stories. poems,
games, jokes and conundrums united in
making it q remarkable collation.. As
repetitions of the notable party have been
given. it is needless to say that dullness
has departed from that especial locality
for this season at least. Mrs. B con-
graduates herself that while original and
unlike any other, the ''POt-Luck Party"
was success by way of fun, and certain
ly notable in variety of refreshments.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

the bolster, though I thought that look
ed a little bit low, and SO 1 found it,
after 1 had turned out the light and got
into bed, but l was tired, and l soon
went to sleep.
But I soon woke up again. My head
was too low. / reached out and got one
of the pillows and put it on top of the
bolster and tried that Too high, much
too high; it seemed as though it bent my
head at an angle of 45 degrees, and
finally I put the pillow back on the
chair and dropped my head on the boil
ster again. 1t seemed a great drop.
after the pillow, lower, of cours, than
ever But l lay that way for while,
and then l doubled up the bolster and
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
\ Pillow Problem.

when l go away from home any
where to sleep" said Mr. Wingleby. Il
always have trouble with my pillow. 7
like pillow just so; I have got used to
sleeping with my head at just such an
elevation. and any change disturbs me.
Il slept the other night, for instance,
in the house Of a friend whose hospl-
tally is boundless, and whose beds are
better than mine, but 1 had there the
usual trouble with the pillows. Almost
always ] find the pillows too high.
They were so in this case, / knew be-
fore l tried them, and l took off both
pillows and stood them on chairs, one
on each side, at the head of the bed.
l was going to try it with my head on
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
"JEAMES" A PAST NUMBER.
Fashion About TO Decree the But
Ter q SuDerfluity

1t is whispered that the pompous and
solemn butler is on the high road to OBJ
livion His doom has been pronounced
according to the New York Commercial
Advertiser, by certain persons of fash
ionable pretensions and lean purses who
find his services a drain on both their
pride and their pocketbooks. One clever,
Independent feminine person. whose di-
minutive establishment, high up in very
expensive apartment house. is rendez-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
THEY SAVE LIVES FOR FUN.
commendahle Hobby of Rowini

Commemorate Hobby of a Rowing
Club of California.
One of the most enterprising boat clubs
in the country is the lilac, composed of
splendid specimens of healthy handsome
California girls.
Although an organization recently
formed, it has magnificent record as a
rcscuer of human life from watery
graves. No less than eighteen people
have been saved from death through the
heroic efforts of different members of the
club; for it is one of the ironbound rules
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

There are dear, good women. of course,
who wear white skirts on the street with
WOODEN frOcks. just as there are equally
worthy souls who go out in white hose
out bare glimpse of either is enough 10
condemn teetOtally the good taste of the
wearer. A woman who walks the earth
in Winter time in white petticnat-no
matter how belaced and friIled and tuck
ed-all of which, indeed. makes it worse
because of there being more OF it's badly
dressed. and that's all there is about it.
silk skirt is cleanly, light and the only
garment that adjusts itself properly to
the outer draperies. 1t can be made sue
cessfully at home. and in the long run is
the most economical piece Of clothing a
dainty woman can own
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

The only instance in which foot and
a banana peel can come in peaceful con-
junction is when the skin is used as
polish for russets. Rubbed over the sur
face of the shoe il will shine with soft
brown Iuster when subjected TO polishing
by a sponge
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
IN FASHIONS GAY TRAIN
opening Season to Be Famous
fer lis IactS.
AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Style Demands at Least One Net
Dress over Colored = .Ik-Che New
Hat Has Coquetti>h Droop an the
Back-Ba rnyard Decoration There.
on-Other Novelties.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20
THE NOTION COUNTER.

Two matrons and their birding daught-
ers sat in the cafe OF a big department.
store yesterday discussing whipped choco-
late and dry goods
Il suppose I ought to be ashamed to
own H." said the elder of the women. to
nobody in particular. but way down in
my heart I've got a shocking preference
for calico and Bingham that breaks out
every Spring Ike a rash I never wear
them, of course. for one must keep the
respect Of ones dressmaker. but the bare
sight Of a Summer print sprigg with pink
or green puts the old farm before ma so
plainly that can fairly see myself cut
ting across the meadows TO church with
Tom
who's Tom?' interrupted her daught-
er, whose girlish interest had caught on
to the sentimental end OF her mothers
reminiscence.
And then the lady blUshed- Perhaps she
had married John
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

When a color note is introduced in a
gown harmony demands that il be car
ried out in the hat and when artistieaIIy
possible, in the parasOl and gloves
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

Praise to the face is open disgrace"
-proverb Don't you believe It? 1t is
a Grabbed, cold-bloOded old saw. that
emanated from d Grabbed, coId-blOOded
nature.
All of us like good. honest praise and
there's no use pretending we don't.
Good, honest praise never Yet harmed
man or woman, and there's no use pre-
tending it does
When We give our neighbor merited
praise 1t IS because We are just enough
10 render credit where credit is due.
When we keep silent it is because we
are too ungraciOUs to do unto others
as We would very particularly ike them
10 do unto us-and, then. We add to our
meanness b. cloaking il under a surIy
old proverb, that has no right 10 exist.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

There is young saIeswOman in one
OF the department stores on the Avenue
who attributes her large following OF
custom to the fact that besides being
obliging and amenabIe, as far as pos
sible 10 the whims of the hundreds OF
shoppers who deal with her during the
day. she has enlightened herself as to
the quantity of ribbon needed for va
riOus styles of bows; how many yards
of material il takes 10 make a skirt, and
a hundred other odd bits of feminine
knowledge that helps out q woman who
does not know those things for herself
There are many women who work so
hard at their business callings that
they have no time TO keep track of the
styles that the average feminine has at
her fingers ends. and the salesWOman
who can help them out when the fit, or
the necessity, takes them shopping. can
rely on their constant trade.
To be necessary 10 so many people
means steady work and good pay to the
young woman who has her living 10
make behind the counter. and though
Miss Mary has nothing to DO with
either ribbons or dry goods, she finds
that her knowledge pays.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

Earrings-the oId-fashioned pendants in
cameo and coral-are coming back Why.
oh why2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-20

A Washington breadwinner has achiev-
ed a brand new trade. She is a cOlored
woman along about fifty years old. with
a skin as brown as q cocoanut and teeth
as white as its meat She wears a pur-
pie calico frock and white apron and her
working tool is a broom. Last year a doc
tor at the diSpensary told her to. quit
kitchen wOrk-the hot stove brought on
hts-and she was too pOuderOuS and rheu-
matte for the wash tub. 1t took her lust
one day to solve her life problem and map
out her plans. As a result she has what
she calls a pavement route covering over
two dozen contracts with as many occu-
pants of houses, 10 sweep the Davements
every morning between certain hours,
with stated times for broom scrubbing OF
the bricks for so much money monthly
She makes a comfortable living out OF
it; goes to church Sundays in a black
frock, with big sleeves: paws 10 cents a
week in her ''bUryin' society. and slows
other dimes in the CapaciOus depths of 4
''y3lar cotton pocket" sewed to her quilt
petticoat. in case of a rainy day.
And when You come 10 think about it
though the scheme and its originator are
on so humble q scale-tO sweep pave
ments for housewives who have no serv-
ants or for flunkies too high and mighty
to do ii themselves wasn't at all a bad
idea on the part OF Aunt Nance
The breakfast jacket. like charity. will
cover \ multitude of ills. The wife who
is so dead 10 her own interests as 70
SLOUGH into her morning meal in an IN
tidy waist. when a few yards of outing
flannel, ribbon bow, and a lace rUche
can be bought for less than dollar. ought
to be buried and her place at the head Of
the table given 10 a brighter. natter
number ?. who knows how to appreciate
the goods the gods prOvide-via her hus-
bands DOcker
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

MONEY TO LoAN-Oa farms or coed
city property. Office rooms and desk
room Tor rent IN SeheeJz building. Room
Il ! c. ScheeIz 1i5-Stx-sun-:u-frf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

FOR SALE-Are you judge enough OF val
ues 70 know = snap when yea are a.
Tered one2 II 50. let Us price yO4 some
choice vacant lots. vel located. and a.
prices ihaE VIII pay % invest In Csls
and see us. Smith < Dorsey. 10 East
Douglas &c
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

TO EXCHANGE-If you have stocks of
merchandise TO exchange for north Mis-
souri, farms, write me. l have the farms.
J. E. Pfingston, Huntsville, Mo. Host
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01
CLASSIFIED
VAN 7


FOR SALE-No. III. A two-story 6-room
house, two NANTES, steam heat. hot and
cold water, bath room. cement walks.
large porch. electric lights, east front,
north of Douglas and south Of Oak
street; one of the best built frame houses
in the city of Wichita; all in elegant re-
pair; will sell at great bargain. {. X
Freeman & Co, IG2 Z. Douglas avenue
1922
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

ELhSON
WANTED-A matrimonial correspondence
by a beautiful young widow, highly res
pectable and refined also two young la
lies, well educated and pretty. Ask for
terms of Kenworthy Matrimonial
Agency. 143-ltX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

FOR RENT-Eoous with board l56 y.
Topeka avenue I43-3tx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01
EUsINEss oPPoRTUNITIfEs- I5rclnsl,..

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Exclusive
territory given 10 responsible. we'll con-
nected business men having AT least
Sl.VVV IN cash, 10 handle our entirely new
Gasoline Incandescent I.i.ht. 75is -
the only successful gasoline lafun now
IN the market; stves 50 candle povver
Light AZ : cost OF only 25c per month.
only those who can comply with tbe
ABOVE requirements need apply; call or
Write Tor full particulars Address
Moe x DevoN lncandoSCeEt Gas Lfrht
Co. Twelfth and Olive SIS, St LOUIS
Mo SILT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

FOR RENT-A sitting room and TWO bed
rooms. furnished. S15 y. Topeka
7S9-64N
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

PERSONAL-Bicycle thieves are in town.
Insure your wheel Mead Cycle Co. are
agents. 119-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

FOR hEET-HoussS IN all PARIS o. the
city Hills d AinEead. ever As y Mar
ket St d5Stf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

SOLlCItOR-A first-class and high-priced
solicitor for special feature of eCuca-
cauonai work; must be we'll educated
excellent address and hustler: experi-
cnce IN advertising. insur1nce. or build
lnE and loan of advantage, good and
lemunerative position 10 man selected.
Address Sol" this Office 1@-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01
HUSINESs OPPORrI.NITIES

@S,7~N~N--~-~N--~-~~>N~-~~ ~~-~-O-~-[%N1~
USINESS OPPORTUNITIES live
Wlde.awake man can make a handson.e
salary working for the New York Iffo
IN the best territory in the United states
splendid opportunity for the right
parties Address or call on J. W. McNIu-
ian, General Agent, rooms 2O-2l-22 Tim
merly Building lss-I+
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

bISl ESS OPPoRTUNITIES-Wante,i
Capable man wiki some cash =, ,,ay,-,.
stock Of goods ana manage branch for
Chicaso house, salary 500 per month
and al expenses; also extra percentage.
permanent position, good future pros
pects. James Burton, 2l5 Madison s..
N-'e0eS' 5-i-ft
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

BUSINESS CHANCES-S3 .0n Il il v-i+6
Your surplus dollars that YOU can in
crease. your capital and income. secs 90
IeaI!%ed IN one week; write for part!cu-
lars Cenden q Co. Boon Block. COW
ington, Ky. 511tx-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

NANTED-A number of good wide-awake
hustlers 10 write life Insurance in this
city and southern Kansas Apply to J.
W, Mcmillan. Gen. Agt New York life
Insurance Co. rooms Pablo, Zimmerly
Building, Wichita Kansas I22-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

AGENTS WANTED-We want orc
shreWd. careful man ia every town to
make few thousand dollars for himself
quietly at home and not work lard: phi
Nate instructions and valuable outIs of
new goods Sent free. Address fmr1edi-
ately, +. .. Box 5S0S. Boston, Nass
4-l4-tu-t h. -saf St1rL-.st
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WANTED-NATE
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED-Learn to hypnotize.
Brings social and financial success. You
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and produce fun by the hour. Address
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ghe aa1itha 1ay gaere Sunday g1ortig, a1aY 1893
PROBES SIGNALS

Daily Eagle by carrier. 10 cents a week
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and warrant them for the season. Peer
less Stove Co., SIT n. Main. 143-Itx
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FOR SALE-No. is Sx-r0om cotiage,
bath. city water. ulantsl and CRATE large
barn, east front. e. feet 81 ground, On
North Topeka avenue. SIsN- C. X Free
man & Co. liz Z. Douglas avenue.
Tzg-rt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-01

FOR SALE-The old Feehhssmsr home
stead; { room house. No. 80 s Wafer
SIX lots on Water. six lots on Wichita;
Shade. fruit. goes this week for s-ea z
! Spencer. IL z. Douglas. iS5-tf
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-05-27
EMBARK FOR MANILA
5000 SPANISH TROOPS CO.
ING TO THE PHILIPPINES.
rho New Cabinet warlike-Great Activity
In the War and Navy Departmcnts-Ne -
sotistions Said to he Under WAY to Pro-
tect spain From Her Enemies.

BARCELONA, May 2~1.-Between 5000
and 10000 Spanish troops, drawn from
CATALONIA and Alusia. Aragon and Va
%lencia, are cmbarking here for the
Philippines.
MADRID, May Fl, g q. n.-.Admiral
Cainara. the commander of the CadiZ
squadron, is here receiving instructions
relative to the destination of his ships.
which. it is explained. depends upon
the requirements OF the war"
The new minister Of marine has in.
jected the greatest activity into his
department. 1t is said he has been
offered war munitions from many
quarters.
IL is evident the new Spanish cabinet
intends to push the campaign vigor-
ously and. II is said. the ministers will
also negotiate actively with foreign
diplomats to protect Spain against n
combination of her enemies.