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Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Execution of the Duke d'Bnghien

Execution of the Duke d'Enghien.
Colonel Laborde, knowing that the
grave was actually dug in which the
duke was to be put after short time
awakened him and told him, if he had
a lock of his hair or a letter to send to
any of his family, that he Colonel La
borde) would take care to forward 1T
and would only part with it with his
life. The duke replied, Il understand
you" He cut off a lock OF his hair,
wrote a short letter and desired that a
confessor might be sent to him. He
was soon afterward led out. T
Five of the soldiers refused to fire
at him. They were Immediately shot
before his face and their bodies thrown
into ditch. They desired to put a
bandage before his eyes. He answered
he had looked death in the face before
and could face it again. Seventeen
soldiers fired at him.
Nine. Bonaparte did everything pos
sible to save the duke. She implored
Bonaparte on her knees, holding the
skirt of his coat, which was torn off by
his violent manner of going from her.
She seized the other skirt. which was
likewise torn off, and Bonaparte de
clared he would never go to bed till
the duke was dead
Lucien Bonaparte also exerted him
self to the utmost, and, finding he had
no success. in rage took out a watch
Bonaparte had given him, dashed it on
the ground, breaking it in pieces, and
said to his brother, You will be treat
ed in the same manner?'-"Life Of La
dy Stanley"
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
The Navy Mans Life.

"Iavmen call our life exciting and
think that we see lot Of the world, !"
said the navy man, but it's a big mis-
take. What do we know of any of the
ports we visit? The pier other boats
that may happen to be there at the
same time, and the English club of the
town-that's all we see. And it's all
we know about. After you've touched
at few ports and gone through the
same performance over and over again,
you get mighty tired of it.
GAS for our life. what is it but
perpetual club life? There are few
professional club demands, but the rest
Of our time is spent in much the same
way that a man spends his at his club
in smoking. reading. in swapping
lies. in making oneself agreeable to
ones friends who may do him the hon
or Of visit and in making oneself
agreeable to some other fellows
friends who may do him the honor
of visit-that's the sum Of our ex-
istence, and when you think that's it
for day in and day out, you can but
agree that a whole lifetime of it might
begin to pail.
IT'S like wearing evening clothes all
the time or spending ones life at the
opera, or always having dessert and
nothing else for dinner. All play and
no work makes a dull boy Of almost
any Jack. l sometimes wonder how
any of us navy men manage to rise
superior to our opportunities for sink
ing into stupidity's lowest depths."-
New York Sun.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Pesuiuaas,s, checi<na,.

"No." he complained, "Ishave never
succeeded in getting anything for moth
ing. have always had to strive hard
for everything that has come to me.
a"-
''What about the humps you had
last winter?" his wife Interrupted
Chicago Times-Herald.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
she MD Die 0nicL -.

Miss Jennie Lee, the famous English
actress, was once playing 30" in Scot
land. She vas il the midst of the IIQpg
and NARROWING death scene Of poor is.
The stage was darkened and the lime
Ilght Illuminated the pale features Of
the death stricken boy. People were
sobbing all over the house.
Suddenly, to her CONSERVATION, Miss
Lee heard the limelight man address
ing her in a brawny Scotch whisper
audible to half the house.
''Dee quick, Miss Lee; dee quick"
he roared softly '"The limefight's gin
ootv'
She did die quick, but it was for the
purpose of making a speech to that
hmelight man which he said he would
never forget.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
"SOmething Hot"

D'Orsay was at a dinner at Disraeli's,
which was not of a kind to suit the
fashionable gourmet and where every
thing had been cold. At the end Of.
dinner there was brought in some half
melted ice in dish. THANK heaven!"'
said D'Orsay. cat last we have got
something hot."-Sir Algernon Vests
Recollections.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Ne Once Knew Something.

A middle aged gentleman VINO mas
been looking over his old schooi exam
nation papers writes to The Academy
expressing his chagrin at the dlscov-
ery of the fact that he knows less than
he did years 20. Il knew some things
then-arithnlt> C. for example. Today
| am at tie mercy of any waiter VINO
brings me change. ii looking offices
/ keep vast crowds VISITING and miss
i,,n their trains wt..e | do laborious
subtraction sums in my head. but at
school what a hand | was at figures!
Look at this:
"sThree graziers, A, B and G, rent
piece Of pasture land for a month. A
puts on 81 cattle for q days, B ID for
"a DAYS and c % for % days. 1t at the
end of the month the rent and other
charges amount to f23' IS. 1Od.. how
much of this ought to be paid by
each?
~ could do that in 1884. | couldn't
do it now. / have no idea where to be-
gin. 1t may be easy, but the point is
that | have not the key. There used
to be a jugglery with K. and coulo
manage it. Now that pay income tax
and have statements of account from
nv publisher every half year | can
manage it no longer. And | seem to
have known zoology too. Zoology!
seem to have been able to describe and
draw diagrams Of the heart and princl-
nal blood vessels of the crayfsh. Once
good heayenszzonce ] was well
informed boy. Today l don't see how
l should pass the third class college OF
"-London Academy.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
The Effect of His Face.

An amusing story is told at the ex-
pense of Winston Churchill the author.
An old man, seeing the picture Of
Churchill displayed in the window Of a
Baltimore bookseller. inquired of by
stander whom it represented.
winston Churchill" was the reply.
"Where does he preach?"
Being told that Mr.. Churchill was not
a preacher, he asked: "Ain't he? What
did you say his name is?'
Winston Churchill. He writes nov
els"
"Does what?"
"Writes novels"
The man shook his head with look
of pity and declared: "Too bad! Too
bad! He has a good face"
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Her Advice,

John Luther Long, the we'll known
author of several successful books and
the teller of many charming stories,
spent a summer at resort along the
New Jersey coast. On his way to his
home there he was obliged to stop over
one night at Seabright, and this story
is told of his little visit: He was recog-
nized by several people, and when he
entered the dining room one of them
came forward and asked him to occupy
a seat at his table. He was quietly
introduced as Mr.. Long, and his liter
airy reputa ton did not enter at all into
the presentations. He was placed be-
side very beautiful and charming
young lady, and after awhile the con-
versation developed somewhat as fol
lows: "Nr. Long, your name is quite
familiar. l have run across it some
where very recently"
"There are a great many Longs" he
said.
mo; but l mean that l have read
something somewhere. Oh, yes; l
remember. 1t was a story called The
Fox Woman Do you know who wrote
it?"
Mr.. Long was blissfully ignorant
eyes, am sure that was il" she said.
"It may be by relative. What did
you think of it?"
She gazed at him earnestly and re-
piled, Don't read saturday Even
ing Post
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Not Ahso1ute1x Ignorant.

1t is commonly understood that one
of the newspapers of New York city
has rule to employ none but college
graduates on it's staff. 1t may or ii
may not be true. Nevertheless young
man of good address, bringing with
him excellent recommendations and
equipped for journalistic work by sew
eral years experience, called one day
at the editorial Office of that paper.
He made so good an impression that
the managing editor was about to as
sign him place on the staff when, as
if remembering something he had over
looked in examining the applicant, he
suddenly asked
"By the way, of what college or uni
versity are you graduate"
81 am not graduate of any," replied
the young man, "but | know better
than to write pants for trousers,
plead for pleaded and he was given
a chance for a chance was given him.
never use the phrase in our midst.
understand the correct use Of who
and whom and of shall and will
prefer officer to official, dwelling to
residence l avoid as to whether
abhor 'reportorial,' never split an in
fnitiye and never write a sentence
long enough to tie in a double bow
knot" .o~et q
He got the position. Fourth Estate
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Clerical Sarcasm.

A clergyman on a recent Sunday
gave out the following notice, says The
Christian Endeavor World;
''The regular meeting of the donkey
parade will be held, as usual, at the
close of this service. Members will
line up just outside the church door,
make remarks and stare at the women
who pass, as is their custom.
ANY member known to escort a
young woman to church like a man
and sit with her like a gentleman will
be promptly expelled from member
shiD"
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
At the Examination.

Teacher Ito little Isidor, who is very
poor at fractions)-If need 311a yards
Of cloth for a suit and the cloth costs
.SA gulden yard, what will the suit
lost?
Isidor-To begin with, teacher, 8
yards would be enough for suit, and
you could get it at our store for 2 gull
den. The suit would cost you 6 gull
den.-Fliegende Batter.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Vinegar.

Vinegar is diluted form of acetic
acid and has been known from the
earliest period. Wine vinegar is made
from wine lees and inferior wines,
principally in France, the finest being
obtained from white wines. Malt vim
egar is procured from an infusion Of
malt which has previously undergone
fermentation or from apple cider. Vim
egar in the form Of lotions is yalua-
BILE external stimulant.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
wanted to SIT In Her own La

The little 3-year-old daughter Of one
of the leading ministers in Little Rock
resents too great familiarity. One
evening, though she seemed a little I'M
willing, young man. who was call
ing. took her upon his lap, whereupon
she said. with great gravity:
81 want to sit in my own lap"
1t is needless to add that the young
man Immediately put her down.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27

The two old friends, as has been mar
rated BEFORE met again after years of
separation -4 -
7By tie way. Gagster,'' said Throg-
gins, do you remember that snub nos
ed, cross eyed little Tilbury girl, With
a face on her that would ditch an ex-
press train? She used to live some
where in your neighborhood think
ooh, yes, remember her perfectly"
replied Gagster.
'What ever became of herY'
Pm sorry to disappoint you, Throg-
gins" is where the variation
comes in-"but have not the slightest
idea. didn't marry her" -Chicago
Tribune
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
The Butler Bible.

One Of the interesting articles that
each governor Of Massachusetts, trans
mits to his successor is the Butler BIZ
BILE, the history of which General But
Ger wrote on the fly leaf as follows:
Jan. l, 1884
When came into the executive chamber year
ago, could not find a copy of the Holy Scrip
lures. suppose each governor took his away
with him. friend gave me this. leave it as
needed transmittendum to my successor in Office
to be read by him and his successor, each in
turn. BENJAMIN r. BUTLER, Governor
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27

Soap has been in use for 5000 years
and is twice mentioned in the Bible.
A few years ago soap boilers shop
was discovered in Pompeii. The soap
found in the shop had not lost all it's
efficacy. although it had been buried
A,Sl,O years
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27

''The great danger said the grave
citizen. sis that we will drift into a
paternal form Of government"
eyes," answered Mr. Meekton. with
sigh. "Henriette seems worried
about that every time speak to the
children. Washington Star.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Joke ON the other Fellow.

His Mother Ito wife going through
the pockets. Of. her. husbands clothing)
~ wouldn't do that, Irene. Come,
now. do YOU think sit is right?
Wife That depends upon the motive.
MY object is not mercenary. only
want to play a practical joke upon any
pickp0cket who may happen to operate
upon dear George. Boston Transcript.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27

Artificial flowers were unknown to
the ancient civilized nations Of Europe.
They are first mentioned in Italy in the
fourteenth century, but in China they
were known at an earlier date.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Indications.

watch tn grocer's bhoy," said the
janitor philosopher. IF he throws up
his coat collar whin he inters tn kitch-
en-. ne has grudge ag'in tn house. If
ne straightens up his necktie, he's
Sone>on tn cook. Chicago News.
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27

School Examiner What is the mean
ing of false doctrine?
Schoolboy- Please, sir, it's when the
doctor gives the wrong stuff to people
who are sick.-Boston Christian Regis
''-nr
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27

The Persians did not punish the
1rst offense of murder
Morris tribune., 1900-01-27
Ont of the Ordinary.

He got the position.-Fourth Estate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
-AT IHE TELEPHONE SIATION
Christmas Cheer Made the Lady
Onerntors Have HappY Henrts.


No people in Wichita were happier yes
terday than the telephone operators at
the Kansas local station. These
young ladies have toiIed day and night
answering the hundreds Of calls for the
busy world. In recognition Of their pa
tIence and splendid service. numerous
boxes Of candy and fruit, and pretty gifts
found their way TO the second floor of tho
Biting block TO make their hearts glad.
There was happiness In the office OF the
telephone company last night and yes
terday for the good Christmas cheer had
pervaded that busy place
The young ladies' Of the telephone Of
fee wish through the columns Of the
Eagle to thank the many customers and
friends who have so generously made
them presents. They appreciate the deeds
OF kindness, and in all sincerity wish
their friends many returns for the
Christmas Of 1900.
Today you may look for more pleas
ing telephone service. The voice OF the
LADY at central VIII be a little softer; she
win be more patient and viii appreciate
doing things for you, for Christmas 10
her and her associates was the most
pleasant day Of the yeR
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26

they played two performances at the
Crawford theater last season on Thanks
giving. The company and play pleased
theater goers at that time and at this
years appearance were greeted by bigger
business than ever. The play itself is in
teresting but it requires too great brain
energy to follow it, and is just what it
IS advertised TO be, to make you laugh
This it does most effectively, and The
large audience was kept in continual
laughter throughout the performance. The
cast this year IS better even than last
year. and all the specia1ties are new. Nr
Chas. Schiuings does MS specialties IN the
first act that are clever and comic and
make you laugh He starts of the fun
and # lasts throughout In the second
act there Is a very clever spec atty team,
Brumage and Clark Their singing and
dancing is very good and made hit
8Ir. Brumage is a fine comedian, doing a
tramp act and his wife. Miss Clark is
very clever and sings well The third
act has very good sister team in the
Meyers sisters They were also often re-
called and Lew Nelson n a black face
turn pleased. The music throughout is
catchy and spirited and the whole perfor-
nance gave fine satisfaction. Next az
traction QUO Vadls tonight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
THEY ENJOY THE DAY
Wiehita's Business Men spend Their
Christmas y 18th Families.

Almost without exception every If'tfeH-
ant in wichita went home at y O'Clock
70 enjoy Christmas with his family
There was a feeling OF gladness for
Christmas has been a splendid time IN
wichita this year. The merchant VINO
thought that he would come down town
again in the afternoon was mistaken His
home was TOO aHuring. He went criY-
Ing with his wife ard children. some o.
the men went 10 the & Il game. and ctn-
ers staid home and talked The tonie Of
conversation was varied. II was act 20
much of business. for that was satisfac-
tory. 1t was ri the sce-al SIDE II WAS
pleasure 10 them after che weeks oT
rush. Plans were made for the new year
and more than one man felt glad that ne
was a resident # Wichita ani In the
bast state in the union.
without exception every family had a
p,aasar- time There was an ola fash
l1ned family dinner. There were usually
some near friends into spend the day aa1
This made Things more pleasant
WIchta has never seen a more pleasant
Christmas 60 the homes and erery where
was thar tue Christmas spirit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
WAS ASE0G#ICK COUNTY MAN
lie Wanted 60 Know About Marriage
able Age m Kansas.

Assistant Attorney General West has
been asked to render an opinion upon
what is the marriageable age in Kansas.
The matter was brought up by a Sedg-
wick county man who has had trouble
with his daughter who is considerably
under is years Of age, yet who asserts
that she has a right TO be married with
out his consent If she 50 desires. The
general impression has been that the age
was IS for women and q for men. Mr..
West says this, however, is not correct,
as there is no statute in Kansas cover
ing the ground and the common law
places the age at y for women and IA
for men. Mr.. West said that he thought.
however, that most probate judges would
refuse to grant licenses to such youthful
couples although it was probable they
could be forced TO do 50 If legal action
was brought against them by the inter-
ested parties. The law is peculiar in that
while persons may marry at these ages
yet they are considered minors until
they reach Is and p years, respectively,
and are not responsible for debts con
frqcted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26

into his pockets and began TO whistle
again. The lad turned east on First
street He walked along soberiy and al
First and Market saw a number Of COM
panions He gave a hop and jump and
ran 70 meet them.
There was no thought Of sadness then
for the little troop went of together to
spend the balance of the Christmas day
IN play,
whether the lad had failed to receive
Christmas gifts or not, Or whetEer MS
people were too poor to provide some
thing for him, or whether he was an
orphan, cannot be known; but one thing
is sure. the lad longed for some Of the
things which have made other children
glad at the merry Christmas time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
DOLD COMPANY RESPOND
Remember Thefr Employees Also
stock Yards Forces Ge}ebhate.

stock Yards Forces Ee}ebhatF.
Yesterday wa sa gala day at the Union
stockyards Superintendent VIII r. Du-
laney had presented to his several yard
employees and the commission firms re-
membranes I'm the form OF oysters and
turkeys and other souvenirs, and in
turn. the yards contingency and COM
mission firms presested to him very
fine Chase buggy lap robe, finely finished
in black and lined with fancy colors.
Mr. I'd Healey made the presentation
speech 20 the superintendent and he re-
sponded in a few well timed words. which
showed his appreciation Of the effort
The whole yards Also presented 10 the
two principal buyers each. O present: TO
SIR. WIN Wallace, head buye rf3r bod
O fancy buggy lap robe. and TO Mr.. DICK
Parsons, a very fine mahogany, brass
finished clock; Mr. Harrison. chief clerk
i'm the accounting offices Of the Dold COM
pany. remembered each IF the five ladies'
OF the force with a souvenir and they in
turn presented him with q box Of Re
pu5iica Ezpanola" cigars. Mr.. Joe Ran
som remember all the ladies with d
nuuch Of water cress and celery from
Roswell. New Mexico
ar VIII Wallace. buyer for DoId, gave
nice present and was remembered by
them fin presentation 81 q box Of speci-
ally fine imported cigars.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
LUCKY CANDIDATES REIOICE
Eagle EduoatiOnal Course Thoroughly

appreciated.
Mr.. R. c. Bellew, who was the third
on the list Of student candidates in the
Eagles free educational contest. desired
publicly to thank all Of his many friends
in the city and out, who 50 generously
and willingly aided him. He would say
to them also that though he did not
reach the top on the number Of votes re-
ceived, yet ne was awarded just the
course he was after and which he would
have selected had he been at the top Of
the list His choice was architecture.
and this he received just as he desired.
This means a monetary equivalent OF
So and means a two years course Of
study either at the school or by CORES
pondence, II the student does nothing
else. Mr.. Bellew will for awhile, take
the mail course. possibly later going d.
rectly to headquarters. at Scranton, Pa.
Mr.. f. H. Day. who was afth in the list
also wishes Co convey to his many
friends and constituency his realizing
sense Of gratitude.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
TURKEYS FOR EMPLOYEES
Manager Nelson sends TidGngs Of
ChristElas lnto lInnH HnEnea-

Manager Nelson sends TidGnEs Of
Christmas into Many Homes
Manager Nelson q the street car com
pany IN recognition Of the satisfactory
service Of his employees. presented each
Of them, who have families with a fine
turkey for the Christmas dinner. The
kindness q the manager Of Wlchlta's car
line was appreciated BY his men They
VIII look back upon Christmas as q hap
py day. In connection with those
thought viii come a realization that Man
ager Nelson had a part IN making the day
a pleasant one
Probably 10 men in the city toll longer
hours or do more work than 90 the stree-
car men Yesterday. however was en-
toyed BY them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26
mr.. P0RTER'S FINE PRESENT
Employees Of MeCOrm ok Company
Remember Him With Diamond.

Ar 5, D. Porter Of the Mccormick
Harvester company, who has charge %
the Kansas and Oklahoma business vas
presented with an elegant diamond pm
by the employees q the Office The git
was splendid one and Mr Porter felt
very happy about IT,
The employees ~ the Office have enjoyed
being associated wi-h 3Ir. Porter durlrE
the past year and So announced the SAT-
isfacri9n by the preseataa7n Of enc pm
Last year az Christmas time. a s.-aila-
present vas made 81 Mr. 7 rter D1r-
Ing the Wellington street fair Some ger
son took TIE pin from The re u Mr Por-
ter and it was to replace thar 1923 that
another gift ~ similar k.nd was given
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26

mons caused the prisoners to feel that
the jail was not such a very bad place
after all The day VIII be remembered
as a pleasant event In the confinement
OF the men IN the jail
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-26

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-13
FOREIGN MAILS.


WASHINGTON. D. c., POSTOFFICE NOTICE.
Should be read daily. as changes may occur at
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports Of
smiling daily. and the schedule Of closings is
ranged on the presumption Of their uninterrupted
overls nd transit. For the week ending November
IL, the last connecting closes will be made from
this office As follows:
Transatlantic Mails.
TUESDAY-(c) At DIS p. m. for EUROPE. per
s. st. Louis. from New York, via South
ampton.
(c) At .o5 p. m. for EUROPE, per S. $.
Germanic. from New York. via Queenstown.
tcJ At Hos p. m. for BELGIUM direct per
s. 5. Southwark. from New York. Nail must
be directed "Per 5. s. Southwark
WEDNEsDAY-(b) At 7:15 p. m. for EUROPE.
per s. S. Augrste Victoria from New York,
via Plymouth ard Hamburg. Mail for
FRANCE. SWITZERLAND. ITALY, SPAIN.
PORTUGAL, TURKEY. EGYPT. BRITISH
INDIA. and LORENZO MARQUEE. via Cher
bourg. must be directed per S. S. Auguste
Victoria"
(b) At 7:15 p. m. for FRANCE SWTTZER-
LAND, ITALY. SPAIN. PORTUGAL. TUR-
KEY. EGYPT, BRITISH INDIA. and L0-
RENO MARQUEE, per S. La Champagne.
from New York. via Havre. Mail for other
parts Of EUROPE must be directed per 8.
s. In Champagne"
FRIDAY-(ct At Hos .. 10. for NETHERLANDS
direct. per 5. s. Massdam$ from New York.
Mail must be directed Per S. s. Maasdsm.
- ''-n= for EUROPE, per s. 8.