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accompanied with the statement that
they just came in on the train and are
going TO the harvest field.
I was glad to see the ringing resolutions
published in the Eagle from the students
of the Commercial college Of this city.
am glad to know they have such an
organization. What I said had no refer
ence TO the clean, studious young man,
who does not use these reputation
knockers" They get on all right in the
world Let the fellow who sucks the
lob loosers'' watch them.
Colonel Johanthan Merriam, United
States pension agent. says: What of the
boy? This is OF the boy; He is the hope
of the race we lose the boy we lose
all the hopes we have for the future
greatness OF our beloved land. Every pa
triotic man and woman must be interest
ed in ali that pertains to the welfare of
those who are 50 soon 10 take their places
in the great contest which Is 10 settle the
problem of the ages. The boy with the
cigarette habit is on TIE high road 70
ruin. He may be saved, but not with a
cigarette in his mouth to deaden his best
purposes and weaken both brain aud
heart
II I was going TO vote railroad bonds I
would vote them for three roads ali at
once-the Mexico the Wichita & South
eastern and the Choctaw from Kiowa, II
don't cost anything 10 vote bonds. Get
the three new roads and they viii pay
the interest on their own hondeines It
would give to the country more than
loo additional miles of railroad TO assess
With the two roads from the coal fields
the fuel question Eor Wichita would be
forever settled
heard a large tax payer Of this city
say that he never voted Tor a bond propo-
si;ion in his life. but he would vote for
one hundred thousand dollar proposition
to finance the Wichita * Southeastern
road.
l would see the managers Of the tele-
graph and telephone companies and make
arrangements with them 10 cable their
wires in the business portion Of the ci1y
and place them in the alleys
II I was on the health Soard commit
tee I would camp In the alley in the rear
Of The Eagle office and not strike my tent
until that alley was Thoroughly cleaned.
and then I would see that it was Kept
clean
I noticed . sign on an up-tavn building
which reads:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-17
M'LEAN SETS SAIL FOR EUROPE
Bursting With the Tremendous
Things BE Won't Reveal.

New York, June 16.-John r. Mclean of
Cincinnati sailed for Europe today on
board the Cunard liner Campania At
the steamship pier Mr.. Mclean refused to
either affirm or deny the report that he
had sent his personal check for So, 600 to
Mr.. Bryan as contribution to the Demo-
cratic campaign fund. Mr.. Mclean would
not discuss the subject of the Democratic
vice presidential nomination. and he added
that it would not be proper in him to dis
cuss Admiral Dewey's affairs, referring
all inquiries to tlrc recently published in
terview with the admiral
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-17
WEST AFRICAN NATIVES RISE
Two British Commissioners and Six
Police Massacred at Gambia


Bathurst, Gambia Colony, west Africa.
June ia native rising has occurred in
the Gambia colony, and two British COM
missioners and six members of the police
have been killed at Samkandi, on the
south bank of the Gambia river, by Man
dingoes. The party had gone 10 Sam
kandi TO settle question of local admin
istration when the Mandingoes suddenly
attacked and murdered them. Mr.. Cecil
Sitwell. one of the murdered commission
ers, was formerly an official in the Wind
ward Islands.
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and Ernes; coiyin: sor maBaoHn. Earl
shafter and I>,cke Davidson
Mrs Mcdaniel. Miss Blazkasz. Alra.
Gacs--lbsch and Mrs. Wlcgana and niece
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Diplomats to watch the Convention.

Washington, June 16.-Several members
of the diplomatic corps are. likely TO go to
Philadelphia next week TO attend the con-
vention. The party will include the
French and German ambassadors, the
British first secretary, Mr.. Louther: the
Chinese minister, Mr.. WI, and the Swiss
minister Mr. Bioda. The visit, Of course,
will be unofficial
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-17

Jack Harrison Of salina, postofflce in
specter, is now acting postmaster Of Ha-
vana, Cuba Mr.. Harrison, is, an efficient
inspector and was taken to Cuba by Mr..
Bristow when the latter superseded d.
-fector Rathbone. -.
Mr.. Long has called on the president
and has invited him to visit Wichita this
fall aQd attend the old soldiers reunion
The president would make mo deufte
promise. but stated he would carefully
consider the invitation. He thanked Mr..
Long very Neordially for the invitation
on the part OF Wichita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-17

Senator Bakers~aEr. Bowersock and Mr..
Reeder have returned to Kansas. MF.
Long is in the east on business and
clearing up his departmental work here;
so are Mr.. Calderhead and Mr. Curtis,
while Mr.. Bailey is on his way home and
Mr. Miller Is visiting old friends in Penn
sylvania. All will return to Kansas by
the first of July. R. H. FAXON.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-17

Pensions have been granted to Charles
Lemcke Of WichitaS :. James NJ. Hummer,
Kinsley; George W. Gockhart, Kingman;
Alfred L. Dean. Oxford.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-06-17

lands and mileage While he has not
distinguished himself by any great or
conspicuous effort, Mr.. Reeder has al
ways been in his seat, has listened and
learned, as all new members should, and
has grasped the situation in a manner
which will rebound to his good when he
comes again to the capital next winter.
Senator Baker, whose term Is now
drawing to close, and who has made An
excellent senator and deserves re-elec-
ton, has some Of the best committee as
signments of the senate He is chairman
OF civil service, and retrenchment; Is
third on pensions; third on Indian affairs,
and is on District Of Columbia, of which
ingalls, was chairman for so many years.
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Charming
Millinery Attractions

This department gains impetus with
each succeeding week. Even the chilly
and rainy weather did not interfere with
the demand for our artistic and econOn-
teal designs Rain or shine lie feminine
world must be equipped with the latest
and best IN Millinery. The rush ia this
department at all times indicates that
the ladies KNOW WHERE TO BUY
THEIR HATS.
MADAME JULIAN MODELS trim
med in Chiffons and Foliage, for t2.ss
THE KIsMET in all colors. worth
$3.s8, for. l.53
THE BOULEVARD HAT in Creams
and braid; worth So. now..-..........- 1.ss
THE CONSTANCE. a pretty Sailor,
fine braid. worth s.; now. 1.39
SHORT BACK SAILORS. all colors.. 40
It Will pay you to visit our Millinery
department, in the interest Of style and
economy
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past,
That youth and observation copied there:
And thy commandment ali alone shall live
Within the book and volume of my brain.
In that vaw was recorded the death
blow to Ophelia's gentle love. and, altho'
not Immediately put into execution, yet it
followed in the fitness of time.
when Horatio, with his two compan-
ions. called and followed him, after his
disappearance with the ghost, he mocks
them with
Hello. no no. boyl Come. bird. come
but almost in the next breath swears
them to secrecy. and with the wisdom OF
a Solomon exclaims
There are more things in heaven and
earth. Horatio
Thou art dreamt Of in your philosophy.
But come; che CATH
Here, as before. never. so help you mercy
How strange or odd seer bear myself.
As I perchance hereafter shall think meet
To put an antic disposition on;
That you, at such times seeing me. never
shall
With arms encumber'd thus. or this head
shake.
Or by pronouncing Of some doubtful
phrase,
As Wei. wei, we know" or I'VE could.
or IL We would"
Or. IF we list to speak" OF There be
and If thy might
Or such ambiguous giving out. 10 note
That you know aught OF me; This not to
90:
So grace and mercy at your most need
help you
His viii accomplished. with hsgh-boru
courtesy he thanks them and excIaims
The time is out OF joint-O. cursed spite.
That ever I was born 10 set It rtght"
His purpose. I oplay the m4drlaa IS
here very clearly portrayed for his rude
ne IS 10 opheiia Her Swa words must
be his excuse.
Pale as his skirt, his knees knocking
togetAer
And with s look 50 piuous in purport
AS II he had seen loosed out OF hell
To speak OF horrors.
'opheiia here tells her father that. as
he commanded,
I did repel his letters. and desired
HIS access 10 me
But few chazacte - a-e formed strong
enough 10 stand Up under such cala--ites
IS father murdered, mother 6LShon-
bred fearful oath raken 10 aveuge the
murder, Al oatA that had a,iEhted ais
lie. and nos IA hts great need Is he ia-ns
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New-York tribune., 1900-03-25

Dimboola, Diabutsu and Mikko. These pets are
probably living a more luxurious life than any
other dogs in this country. They have French
maid whose business is to attend upon their dainty
needs and give them their perfumed bath. They
have groom TO rub them down afterward until
their coats like the smoothest satin, and they
served the most delicious delicaces the
finest Of china. Nothing is TOO good for these beau
ties-nOt $500 miniature.
Dimboola, who named after the Hindoostan
god of pleasure. is dog Of decided personality.
His great dignity has often been Hkened that OF
young with unlimited bank account, and
il is with extreme condescenson that he posed for
his part of the picture. Diabutsu, who is named
after the Japanese god, is of different character.
He is affectionate, and loves 10 be petted. After
posing a minutes his little face would wrinkle
up, ana the sound OF suppressed sobs would indi-
cate the time 10 be taken up and petted and re-
warded with sweetmeats, when he would consent
10 sit again. The posing perfectly still, is hard
enough for human models. and with the dogs IL
seems still harder Mkko, which is Russian for
honey the best poser in certain respects.
and showed a conservative disposition, although a
most interesting dog.
As Mrs Chandler has ii great love for dogs, she
always begins by cultivating the acquaintance OF
each one brought her for its miniature. When
the dog recognizes in her a friend, his affections
are in return. and he is willing to do anything
New-York tribune., 1900-03-25
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CHONG WE YES GREETING.

Chong We Ye, Corean boy. spent last week in
New-York, and sent a few pleasant messages 20
the "Childrens Corner" Chong, he is familiar
ly called. is thirteen years Old and has lived for a
number OF years in Washington. in Thirteenth-st-.
father Chin Pom Ye. is the envoy to the United
States from Corea Look on your map and you
viii find this country is peninsula between China
and Japan.
AS Chong left his native land when little child
he does not remember much about IL, and as he
has been going tC school for several years in Wash
ington he can speak English huertly. and acts as
interpreter for his father wherever he goes.
Chong is bright boy. with sparkling black eyes
and happy, smiling face, and he wears knicker-
bockers Just like all American boys. with Ficca-
dilly and four-in-hand tie He says he would
rather live in Washington than New-York il is
dreadfully noisy here He has read a number of
standard English works but says he prefers
Shakespeare to all. Chong could not recall any
boys stories that published in Corea. He had
no photographs of himself TO send TO the Chill
dren's Corner" but he wrote his autograph in
both English and Corean. and you see how
well he did It, for here IL is:
New-York tribune., 1900-03-25
SUNDAY TO-DAY.
COUNTRIES TO THE MID-LENTEN
FESTIVAL.

To-day is ''Mothering Sunday" a quaint old term
applied in the north countries 10 the mid-Lenten
festival. An cid distch explains the import of 1t:
On mothering Sunday. above all others.
Every child should dine with its mother.
But the all important item of the dinner. may
be tea, the "simnel cake a special kind of
confectionery that the children presented their
mothers this day. and usually devoured after
ward themselves. II is said that the custom origi
mated with the idea of giving a welcome relief
the young people from the restrictions and absti-
nence of Lent As to the origin of the word sim
neT there various dervations given. but the
one most generally accepted is that it comes from
the Latin word sinlila, which signifies fine white
-four. In other days bread was. of course. made
from rye meal, which gave ii a black appearance,
so that wheaton cake was then regarded a rare
dainty.
In the south OF Europe mid-Lent is generally de-
scribed Rose Sunday being the day when the
much coveted gift of the Golden Rose is bestowed
by the Pope. AS far back the eleventh century
the golden rose can be traced. and in those days
II seems TO have been most costly work OF art,
for sent by Clement XI to the Queen Of France
weighed eight pounds and had a splendid
sapphire in the heart OF the flower.
At the present time the about 81 0n and
is branch, with leaves, which grows apparently
by filing It with balm and other sweet smelling
things; he then besses II and sends II by his dele
gate TO the fortunate queen or princess who is to
be honored by the gift
In many cathedrals Is carved above the
confessonals but the is apparent from the
secrecy, an idea borne out indeed. by the common
phrase under the rose
New-York tribune., 1900-03-25

young child manage keep so much knowl-
edge in her little brain.
Gertie began to talk when only seven months
old, and when ten months old could talk as well
as most children do when they are two years Of
age. She remembered every new word mentioned
in her hearing, and day by day gathered up the
knowledge which she now possesses.
She answers instantly and from memory thou
sands of difficult questions relating TO a great
variety OF subjects. She give the population Of
all the large cities Of the world dates OF dscov-
cries inaugurations political history dates of
great battles with generals officiating and num-
hers killed and wounded; national debts of all ma
tions. including the United States and can give its
exact size every year since the time OF George
Washington. She the financial history Of
worlds fairs, including the great Chicago Worlds
Fair. She names the Presidents and Vice-Presi-
dents, giving theE5 in order both backward and
forward; the kings and queens of foreign nations
capitals of all states and nations the earth ana
her knowledge of Bible history. dates events and
the like is remarkable
When making her instant reply to any difficult
question her bright eyes sparkle with fun and her
winsome. childish ways endearing to all who
know her. In appearance Gerte is OF slender
form, has oval features and auburn hair that
curls in a sunny mass over shapely head. She
Is thorough child, lavishing a wealth OF tender
affection ordinary doll, and she enters into
the pleasures OF childhood with keen enjoyment
New-York tribune., 1900-03-25
AMERICAN WOMEN IN LONDON.
THE SOCIETY CELEBRATES ITS FIRST BIRTH.
DAY BY AN ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

AT the anniversary luncheon OF the Society 81
American Women in London, held recently. the
members aad guests present numbered 1'5.
Among the guests were the Duchess OF Devon
shire Princess Kraootkin. Viscountess Harberton.
Mrs Arthur Paget. Nine Sarah Grand, Mrs. BAN
ford Slack Mrs. Mckinley Osborne. Mrs Stephsr
Crane Miss Helen Marshall Pratt. Miss Enid Dick
ems Mrs George Henschel. Miss Irene Vanbrush
and Mrs Ian Forbes Robertson
Mrs Hugh Reid Griffin. the president. gave the
address OF the day ana in referring 10 the forna-
ticn o. the society said
1t seene,i 10 me. IL seemed 20 many other
American women that if could only form
kind Of point OF social union annCng the American
women living IN London. might become force
for the furJheranCe OF much good"
After speaking OF the brilliant social functions o;
the society. Mrs Griffin continued. The whole
idea Of our organization centres around social lie
but should not be representative American
women IL We were willing Just 70 come together
socially month after month ard DO nothing
because 1t would De representative only OF
little part o. cur life We have Joined the Fedora
tion OF Clubs in The United States because vs
wanted come IN touch with the Organized
womeu's work there We trying look into
the heart o. the past and set the best We can fn5
and dust II 10 the needs o. to-day and the
sites OF tomorrow The society will have dale
gate at the Paris Congress CT Women in June
New-York tribune., 1900-03-25
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PIPPo, A PET CANARY.

Dear Children's Corner: Would you like TO hear
a little story about my pet canary2 Well here
it is. The other morning mamma called TO me and
said Now, Jessie, you have not given Pippo his
breakfast and you promised 10 take good care OF
him."
Pippo is the dearest yellow, downy ball OF a
canary. with the brightest little black eyes you
ever saw, and he is wise you'd just love him.
oh yes mamma" l said, L gave him nice
cool drink and filled his seed cup TO the brim ana
then picked from the garden some chckweed. all
wet with dew. and bright yellow dandelion which
pleased him best of all" Then mamma told me to
go and look into his cage which did and sure
enough. his seed cup was empty and the moor Oh
Why, Plppo! l cried you greedy olrd. 10 eat
your breakfast fast you will make yourself
sick" But he only spread his wings and hoped
down from his perch to KISS me through the oaI :
You ought to see the cunning things ne VIII IL GO;
go to fetch 1t he will fly down TO tne corner i OF
his cage to watch and chirp to me all the time
right my shoulder and pick little CRUMBS from
my mouth. have to stand upon a chair to reach
him, because his cage is hung high up IN the WIN
dow between the lace curtains, so that Tags can
Tags is my kitten. just black coal and
soft as silk, and so cunning; but he would like
to be Careful not to leave them together
For many days l had to I'LL the seed cup twice.
in the cage crept up softly TO see, and what do
you think @ l saw there Why tiny little & baby BABY
cup and eating away for dear life On the perch in
'front.' OF ElppO soIlly 10 MIN al
the while. and never picking up seed for himself
stole away gently and called TO mamma and the
children, Come quickly. I've found out who gets
Pippos breakfast! But hush! don't make noise. "
The next morning we watched for the little mouse
again. and pretty soon we saw him up the lace
curtain TO the top OF the cage and then down the
side to the seed cup After he had eaten enough
he ran around the cage a few times and then
nestled in the corner for nap, Pippo chirping all
the time This he did every day. until he grew so
big and fat that he could not get through the bars
OF the cage. But at last the little no
more. Can you guess the reason? Why, naughty
Tags had eaten him up. Yours truly.
JESSIE GROVE
New-York tribune., 1900-03-25
PARTISAN TROUSSEAUS.
ELABORATE GOWNS THAT ARE BEING
INVENTED FOR THE APRIL BRIDE
REIGN OF SEVERE SIMPLICITY Is AT AN END
LILIES TAKING THE PLACE OF
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Paris March 15.
Lent in France generally finds the dressmakers
,nsv with wedding preparations for there are al
vays & good many weddings TO take place IN april
In fact il Is the favorite month with French brides.
The prescribed honeymoon, for which Scotland is
nog the objective spot, may then be finished in
tine 10 permit the happy pair 70 get back 70 Paris
for the height Of the social season Therefore the
majority Of these gowns upon which the dress
makers are busy now will be worn in Paris two
months hence.
There really seems 10 be something new to
record Of bridal gowns. The reign OF severe sim
plcity IS at an end. and these gowns are now to
be as fluffy and gtrIish possible The vogue Of
the Empire effects offers one pleasing solution to
the difficult question Of finding something new.
There are few pretter bridal costumes than one in
this style made OF white crepe de Chine, rich with
incrustations OF point de Cluny. On the bottom Of
the is border OF lace in irregular design
This is about foot deep in front. and covers the
whole OF the train in the back. The gown stops at
the base Of the throat, and there is choker.
About the shoulders is a lace collar. draped with
grange blossoms and having long ends that fall
down front The sleeves short puffs, the
arms being covered with long gloves.
Another dressmaker presents her idea of En-
pire wedding ia this wise: The material Is a
white nousseEne de sole, embroidered with dots.
II made with Empire jacket very short In the
back with points IN front. The jacket is OF Irish
point embroidered with seed pearls the unlined
lace making the sleeves There is no other trim
ming the gown but several strings of pearls are
be worn and the veil is OF Irish point.
Al elaborate wedding gown has court train OF