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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-11-29

Lyle Smith, son of Deputy Sheriff
Frank Smith, of Sycamore, Ind, is
dead. He was born with imperfect
valves of the heart, so that the venous
and arterial blood was not separated.
This caused his complexion to be ex-
tremely susceptible to the changes of
the weather. In pleasant weather he
was of n fair color, but when storm
was about to gather he would begin to
show signs of changing before the
storm was visible, and gradually be-
came blue, the venous blood predomi-
mating. Eminent physicians every
where have studied his case, and pre-
dicted his early death. Fourteen
years OF life was the limit assigned to
him, but he lived to see thirty years.
His imperfect heart and his peculiar
changes with the weathernever affected
him mentally, and he was one OF the
brightest, best, well-read young men
of the town, though never strong
physically.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-11-29

A CHASTITY, but nevertheless unique,
musical instrument from far off Para
quay was among the curios offered for
sale in London auction room in the
West End. 1t consists of human
skull, the upper part of which is cut
away, the skia which covers the in
strument as we'll RS the hair ornamen.
tation being taken from the same vic
tim. From the back Of the skull two
pieces of wood project joined at the
ends by cross piece. The strings
are carried from the forehead to this
cross-piece of wood, and the repul-
siveness of the tout ensemble IS still
further enhanced by the jaws being
movable. This singular fantasy in
musical instruments is the work OF a
South American Indian.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-11-29

seYes, I was determined Hannah
Matilda should have the best cake to
be hadp' said Mrs. Benson, as she
opened the oven door. and looked in
at the beans. "Guess [ may as we'll
take 'em OUT, she continued; "some
: folks like their beans baked to a crisp;
we like 'em brown but not overdone. :"
'cI'm sure yoar beans are always
most delicious, Mis- Benson" an
swered her visitor. 81 like EN- myself,
but down to our house I most have to
burn 'em to suit! suppose your
Hannah can turn her hand to most
anything in plain cooking?"
eyes, indeed! there amt nothing
in that line Hannah don't understand,
plain or fancy; but weddin' cake,
why, that's kind o. different. YOU see,
and me and. Benson maae mp our
minds that our only ch;.i should have
the very best. It's going to be from
q frst-rate city .confectioner's, and 1
don't feel any doubt but it'll more
than suit"
-lNtS. TreuGice Seb 10 IuIu lips ~
gether and made no answer for n min
.ute.or two, then she said: "Well, it
amt the first time it's been tried in
these parts, a-makin' the wedding cake
out, o. the house! Some folks think
it bad luck, and, though I'm no be.
lever in such things myself, Ishan't
try it for Sarah"
lido tellp exclaimed Mrs.
Benson. s..I didn't know Sarah was
keepin' company with anyon'. Han
nah, to her daughter, who had just
entered, "did you hear what Mis-
Prentice said2 Now, Mis- Prentice,
do tell US MI aboutit!''
eI don't know as said Sarah was
lJ lJa.kespin' company with anyon {
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
EsIt Malaria or AIums


Languor, loss of appetite, indigestion
and often feverishness are the common
symptoms of a physiological condition
termed malaria" All these symptoms
may be, and frequently are. the effect of
the use Of alum baking powders in food
making. There is no question about the
poisonous effect of alum upon the system
1t obstructs digestion, prostrates the
nerves, coagulates and devitalizes the
blood. All this has been made clear,
thanks 10 physicians, boards of health,
and food commissions. So highly injuri-
Gus TO the health Of the community" does
the eminent head of the University Of
Pennsylvania. Dr. Barker, consider the
alum baking powders, that he says their
sale should be prohibited by law"
Under these circumstances it is worth
the while Of every housewife to employ
the very little care that is necessary TO
keep so dangerous an element from the
food Of her family.
A pure cream of tartar baking powder.
which is the only kind that should be used,
ought to cost about As to 80 cents a pound.
Therefore, if you are paying much less.
something is wrong; if you are paying %
cents or less per pound, the powder is GER
tainly made from alum.
Always bear these simple facts in mind
when purchasing baking powder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
CITY IN BRIEF

o. ]. Richards of Hutchinson, an old
schoolmate of George E. Campbell, was
in the city visiting him.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Baker. 719
North Market street sweet. chubby little
girl, weighing ten pounds.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Mr.. G. H. Baker of Furley and Miss
Mary J. Ramsey of Benton.
The Golden Eagle will give. away on
st. Patrick's day in the morning" sham
rocks TO ladies and gentlemen.
Mr.. E. c. Rhodes Of Goodland and Miss
Cora Gregory of this city were licensed
to marry yesterday by the probate judge.
Miss Stella Beaver has returned from
Columbus, o.. to accept a position with
lines & Co. in their millinery department.
Arthur Metzger of Rose Hill, Kan. and
Miss Charlotte Haines of this city were
married by Probate Judge Haymaker in
the parlors of the probate court Monday.
The aborers of the city met last night
at 119 South Lawrence avenue and formed
a temporary organization. The following
officers were elected: President, ]. p. Nc
Laughlin; secretary, W. B. Yarbury:
treasurer, B. NJ. Prater. The meeting was
we'll attended and speeches were made by
J. Jones, II. T. Murphy, ]. W. Moore and
others upon labor and its benefits. which
were well received, after which the meet
ing adjourned to meet again next Tuesday
evening at the same place.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
WAS FROM u. S. A.
Piece OF Poetry Which Indicates an
Exnandad Axnarica

w. f. Phillips and wife are stopping at
the Santa Fe hotel. and during his sojourn
here Mr.. Phillips has given his pen free
dom and written he following stanzas:
Met a Teller t'other mornin'.
Most amusin' sort O. cuss;
He'd a Gurus style about him
Cert'n couldn't well be wuss
I says: Where you hail I'm, partner?
An ne smiles in KNOWN way,
And replies in furren lingo:
Porto Rico, U. S. A"
Seen Teller down on Douglas.
With a shockin' head o. hair,
An a lot o tropic garments,
An a most outlandish air.
where's he FROM" a Teller hollered,
But before we'd time to say.
This here heather turned an answered:
Honolulu, U. S. A
Met Teller we're on Lawrence
With a somber-e-ro on;
Had a lot O. shaggy Whiskers,
Nearly all his clothin' gone;
Stopped an asst me fur a quarter,
Says: MY home, is far away;
Where you frum?" The varmint an
swered:
Santiago, U. S. A"
Seen felIer at the carey
With a heavy iron box,
Overcoat was lined with bear-skin,
Wore a dozen pairs o soX;
Sized him up 70 be a miner,
Judging by his awkward way.
Seen him write in big characters:
Dawson City, L. S. A
Seen a saddle-colored heather,
Wearin' earrings in mis- nose,
Linen cuffs around his ankles,
Most indecent lack o cloes;
"Whered the heather guy yere spring
frum?"
I inquired in lofty way.
An he'd the nerve to answer
From Manila, L. S. A"
Gee says /; 1 never heard Of
These yere cannybuls beforei
Air these heathens here all votersf
VIII we stand fur any more?
Next you know you ask Teller
Where he's from, an he will say,
With lordly kind o flourish
All Creation, L. s. A.
w. F. Phillips
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
BROOM CORN PROFITABLE
Farmers OF SedGwick County Will
GiYr Product Their Attention

The product of broom corn is now a sub
ject that IS agitating the minds of some
of the best farmers in this county. Since
the price of broom corn has advanced 10
$50 ton many Of Sedgwick county's
farmers are going 10 put in a fair sized
acreage this spring. The largest broom
corn deal that has been heard OF for some
time was made in Central Illinois few
days ago, when Thomas Lyon, an Arcola
broker sold Dne hundred and thirty-three
and one-third tons Of the stuff TO Mr.. Peck
representing an Amsterdam. y. Y, firm.
al $50 per ton, or a total sum paid OF
$4,000 In years past broom corn has sold
as low as $50 per ton. and the average
price has been $50 to $50 per ton.
The question of planting broom corn
in Kansas on a large scale is now being
talked over pretty generally by many OF
the farmers in this state, owing TO the ad-
vantage they would have over all other
states of getting their product on the mar
ket two or three weeks, if not more.
earlier than that raised in other states.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Wichita. Kan. March =. 100
Council met In regular session. Mayor
Ross in chair. Al councilmen present ex-
cep; Hand.ey and Volk.
Minutes Ct last meeting read. corrected
and approved IS corrected
Councilman Smith moved 20 add 70 az
preparation ordinance the amount Of me
Stating Judgment against the city. Car
ried.
Councilman Nolan asked - have 4
communication from Lsidiaw read The
communication asked privilege 20 operate
scales on West side C7uncil man Ggtar5-
moved 20 refer u councilman o. Flch
ward % report a. next meeting Carried
Councilman Mclean moved that ere city
consent 90 vscstsnz the south hsif ~ a1sy
running xe-t from F.f;h avenue 10 feet
between D9azlzs avenue aud william
street. n consideration q JET Woos
giving certain ground n me city. Cared
Councilman A-ieH asked further tine o.
the Baker iup.=msat ordnance e.
Granted.
Gains and accounts rssd ard referred
% prom committee
4 petition asking t1s; IRE city cause
crossing % ~ constructed across tss
wichita and yyestsrz rs,rcsd q; E4zz-
5eth street
Reports q scales ard city treasure Es-s
read ard m zot9a referred - prope-
committee
Report - police ss1ge zzs read, Ehsglns
collection for Fe5-1sry - E=Sa
Ordnance ser -ni-cess-es1s pgrrossz
va read or uot5-n go yulss we-s fgs-
psr6et t1e e-dI--aa0e paced O. rs pas
e ard adopted b. sscfsc1s
OE5Izzzce making zssTs5-tzito- f:cz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
In lIemOrium

At the last meeting Of Eggleston Post
No. "a, G. A. R., Department of Kansas,
the following preamble and resolutions, as
per committee report, were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas. II has pleased the Supreme
Commander above, in His righteous judg-
ment, TO call to Himself Miss Della, the
bright, accomplished. loving and only
daughter Of our comrade. D. c. Smoke. an
honored member of the Post; be II there
fore
Resolved. first, That we the individual
members Of this Post extend 10 Comrade
Smoke our sincere coincidence and frater-
nal sympathy in this the hour OF his sad
ness and bereavement
Second. That this tribute OF respect for
the departed and fraternal love for our
comrade be spread on the Post record. that
It be published in the Daily Eagle. and a
duly certified copy under the Post seal be
transmitted o Comrade Smoke and his
family. JOHN II. ASH.
r 5 BELL.
T ". DODSO%.
Committee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
MRS. WILLIAMS CASE
Continued from Fifth Page.)

Wayne County Savings Bank VS.. Gar
field township, suit on coupons from coun-
~ bonds; judgment by default.
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, trus-
tee, VS.. Arkansas City Water company et
al; continued.
Farmers Loan and Trust company va
st. Louis, Kansas and Southwestern Rail-
road company; order limiting receivers
certificate.
The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance COM
pany VS.. John H Kraft ct al; conhrma-
ton.
Central Trust company Of New York vs..
Western Water and Electric company; de-
cree.
W. NJ. Stone VS. D. NJ. LOWER ct al; 10
be argued at Topeka.
Robert G. Shaw ct al, executors. VS..
Francis NJ. Lewis Ell al; decree.
F. c. Smith VS.. L. E. Walker ct al; or
dered dismissed according TO stipulation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

The Ladies' Aid society Of the First
Presbyterian church will meet today at
2:3O p m. in the church parlors. Mrs. Nc
Pherson, secretary.
Special communication of Albert Pike
lodge, No. 3Os, A. F. and A. NJ, this even
ing at 7:30 for work in the first and third
degrees. Visitors welcome.
The Women's Foreign Missionary society
of the First NJ. f. church will hold an
open meeting at the residence of Mrs. r.
P. Murdoch 1856 North Topeka, Wednesday
at p. m. At the close of the usual exer-
cises refreshments will be served and a
general social visit is expected. Gentle
men are invited. Mite boxes called in.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
"a - & II y r..
a.,bs els I'D f5g FAR iazG Bs.--a
asa q Him
Last Meeting ofthe Year.

Considering the storm as a good excuse.
the teachers meeting was postponed until
March = Isea AZ 30 p m
Round table-Our utxt years work
How SHAH / aop.y2 Whsn shall I aooly 2
Where snail 7 apoiy2
Can I do anything that vii heoeht ne
o. the school between the tine Of securing
and the time ~ beginning it'd D.
PROT " < Williams.
Address. a Line Ok Progress Tor tAe
Teacher Prof. J " Nayior-
'.AdyantageS "a Higher E6ucation---
Professor Buck. Paramount
Thss 5 the ,as- meeting g ire year.
CHARLIE VI. FTF-ER- President
HAPPIE RANDALL, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15

northern and the southern Jurisdictions
having already signified their intention of
being present. S. f. Hayden of Fort
Scott will be present with a large delega-
ton, as will also the following prominent
members of the Wichita consistory: Ed.
W. Wellington of Ellsworth, Frank Davis
of Atchison, Edward D. Schermerhorn of
Wilson, John A. McCallum Of Cottonwood
Falls, and Thomas E. Dewey of Abilene.
All these out of town members and influ-
entail workers will be present each with
large party. of delegates, visitors and
candidates TO be present throughout the
session of the bodies.
There will be meeting tonight CWed-
nesday) at the temple to perfect the nee
essary arrangements Of the coming re-
union, and it is expected that all members
will be present
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
CHORUS CHOIR CONCERT
Paramount Congregational Church
VIII Give Fine PrOgrame TOnight-

Wednesday evening at S O'Clock, the
chorus choir OF the Paramount Congrega-
tional church, assisted by others, will give
the following program for the benefit Of
the pastor:
Chorus Strike the Cymbai'' .Precitta
Piano Solo-"BeIs Of Shandon" .Sudds
Miss Ada Wilson.
Recitation OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Selected
Miss Mabel Millison.
Trio-"Fathe-, Lead Ne by Thy Hand
.......................Fr From "Beishazzar'
Mrs. Kinsey Miss Davidson. M Alley.
Chorus-"O, Hail Is. Ys Free''..---....-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS From 'Emani'
Piano Duet-''Valse Caprice .Nevin
Mrs. Leonard. Miss MerrelL
Recitation -..-..-.........-.-....... Selected
Miss Mill.son.
Plantation Song OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Mrs. Kinsey. Miss Davidson.
M Alley Mr. Kinsey.
Piano Moonlight; on The Hud-
SON ---..---..-.-..-Nr- Walter He-rick
Chorus-"Ffouo to the soldiers .-.-.-
................ From oGunods "FsUs-'
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
Best of All.

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the springti4ne
comes, use the true and perfect remedy.
Syrup Of Figs. One bottle answers for all
the family and costs only so cents. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co, only, and for sale
by all druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15

At $50 Miss Parks has left the house
for the gymnasium. For ten or twelve
days she walked one way. distance OF
twelve blocks. Now she walks both
ways, and frequently takes long walk
besides during the day. Walking, in fact.
is her favorite exercise, and now that she
knows how TO breathe and mold her shoul-
ders properly II is especially beneficial 10
her.
Visits to the dermatoIogist are suspend
ed, and have been with the exception of
perhaps TWO hours during the past week.
\ little tuft OF black hairs reappeared
between two and three weeks after the
first operation.
They have again been al least tempo
rarity removed, but We shall not know
how successful the operation is for some
little time yet
Miss Parks keeps out of doors until
luncheon. She walks when she feels in
clined, and as she is new 10 New York
she has taken advantage recently of the
trolleys and cable cars and has expored
the city by herself
Luncheon is served promptly at l O'Clock,
and our patient does not keep the table
waiting. She says each day she is starved,
and she certainly eats a capital luncheon,
which consists of steak, chops or a roast
ed or boiled fowl with number of green
vegetables.
nave approved of her eating such vege-
tables as spinach, carrots, tomatoes, pota-
toes, and every day she has once or twice
partaken Of water-cress salad, celery or
lettuce.
very simple dessert with the lunch
con has consisted usually of some fari-
naceous pudding and ripe fruit.
letter from Miss Parks herself tells
of her delight at the success of our IN
dertaking:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15
New York, March 8.

My Dear Mrs. Aver:
can scarcely believe that four weeks
have accomplished such a change. 1 re-
member you said the day first called
upon you: "A woman of your age with
the opportunities which I am going to
offer you can make almost any change
in her appearance. You will not know
yourself at the end of the time required
if you are willing to give your entire
time to improving your health and
looks" I shall always be most grateful
that took your advice-not only because
was really 50 improved in looks, but be-
cause understand now that the secret of
beauty is health, and as you have told me
50 many times, the secret of health is in
an hygienic life.
1 want to thank the Sunday World and
you for all the kindness I have received.
Please believe me. Gratefully yours,
(Signed) AMANDA PARKS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-15

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-23
A Deer Story.
From Milwaukee Sentinel.

As usual the deer season is pro-
ductiye of good stories Perhaps the
best is one told and solemnly vouched
for by General Manager Stout and
superintendent Davis of the Western
Express company. These gentlemen
were riding early one morning last
week in a passenger train near NUNS
ing Junction. and they got out on the
platform to stretch their legs Their
attention was called to a crowd at the
head Of the train, and going forward
TO ascertain the cause Of the excite
menU they discovered live deer
struggling between the short platform
back Of the cow-catcher and the over
hang Of the boiler Of the locomotive.
The deer had been picked up by the
cow-catcher and deposited in its un-
usual resting place while the train
was speeding along. This was done so
neatly that the animal was still safe
and sound. The engineer was una
ware Of the presence Of the deer, and
did not know when he picked it up.
1t had probably been attracted by the
headlight, struck by the engine and
picked up while it was so dark the
engineer could not see it. The deer
was removed from its precarious posi-
tiOn and taken into MuniSing alive.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-23
Notice of Water Works Election.

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fed electors of the City of Grand
Rapids, Wood County. Wisconsin.
that:
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER BIS Of the
Laws of Wisconsin for the year 1859
and pursuant to an ordinance of the
Common Council of said city there
under duly passed and published as
required by law, and pursuant to a
resolution of said Common Council
duly passed and signed, and pursuant
to and by virtue of call therefor
duly made:
a SPECIAL ELECTION for the pur-
pose Of voting upon the question of
building and constructing water
works for the use of said city and for
the use of the inhabitants thereof
will be held in the several wards and
voting precincts Of said City, on the
9TH day Of December 1899. at the
usual voting places in said several
wards and voting precincts, the polls
of said election to be opened at six 81
O'Clock in the forenoon and to remain
open until five (5j o'clock in the after
noon of said day.
The ballots to be used at said
special election will read as follows:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-23
A Hog With a Wonderful CAPACITY.

Postmaster J. p. Kraemer of Baker
vile telephoned the News on Tuesday
of remarkable hog which was killed
a few days ago by Henry Ebbe of
NaSonville. A ramrod two feet in
length was found in the internal ar
engagements of the animal, one end
being lodged near the throat. Mr..
Ebbe, SO the story goes, had noticed
peculiar actions on the part of the hog
for several weeks, emitting an occasi-
onal Squeal as if in pain and not acting
lively as his fellows. AS the animal
continued to grow fat and no outward
indications of disease were apparent.
not much attention was paid to it..
The ramrod was identified as the
stick with which the food had been
stirred and the supposition is it was
left in the trough by mistake The
ramrOd was missed several weeks ago
and Mr.. Ebbe says it does not mea-
sure an inch less than two feet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-11-23
Tomah Drops a Foot Ball Game.

Tomah Journal.
The Tomah Highs met their first
defeat of the season at Grand RAPIDS
last Saturday. The score was - to O.,
exactly reversing the score by which
TOmah won from Grand Rapids in the
first game played here Oct. 81 So far
it is a Stand-Off between the teams and
it is hoped the deciding game may be
arranged for. Tomah has challenged
the Rapids for another game, but has
not YET received an acceptance.
The Grand Rapids team played a
much stronger game last Saturday
than they did earlier in the season.
The TOmah line gave way before their
mass plays early in the game and they
pursued their line-smashing tactics
steadily throughout the game They
made three tOuchdOWnS in the first
half with two goals, but in the second
half only scored once.
One cause which contributed largely
to TOmah's defeat was the exclusion
OF one of their players on the merest
technicality of the interscholastic
rules. Though regular student in
the school, taking the full quota of
studies and eligible in every other way.
He was "uleu OuU because OF MS being
a graduate last year. AS he played in
all previous games this year without
protest and was one Of the best play
ers, his ruling off just as the play
began, placed the team at disadvan-
tage from which they did not recover
during the first half, when the game
was lost.
The Tomah team was accompanied
on the trip by good-sized party of
fostball enthusiasts, including five OF
the teachers. The railroad kindly
placed a car at their disposal, which
was taken up on the Babcock train
leaving here 4:20 a. III. and returned
in the afternoon by way of New Lis
bon and home on train No. 5. There
were over 40 in the jolly company that
made the trip.