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Evening journal., 1890-04-29
A$DARlNe BURGLARY.
Thieves Enter the residence Off II. pewgs
and Take 5000 Worth of Jewelrs

and Take 5000 Worth Of JeweIrs
The residence Of James H. Beggs. No
1908 Jefferson street, was broken into by
burglars last evening, about o'clock,
and 1ewelry and money worth
$500 was stolen, none of which
has been recovered or heard from. Mrs.
Beggs and the family left the house at
Z 40 o'clock and went to the Opera
House, As they were leaving Mrs.
Beggs remarked that in all the twelve
years that they had lived there, they had
never before left the house alone. After
she had said this tall white man, un-
known to them, walked swiftly by, and
It Is presumed that he knows something
about the deed.
Mr.. Beggs arrived home at s 90 o'clock
and on going to the library he discovered
traces of robbery, and at once instigated
search through the house. The bed
chambers were torn to pieces and
the whole house represented a rat dive
Every bureau drawer had been taken out
and the small and large boxes therein
emptled upon the floor. The remaining
contents of the drawers had then been
stirred all about, The thieves had also
searched all the clothing in the house and
thrown 1t upon the floor.
Down stairs, the only sign OF the
burglars was huge valise, filed to
overhowing with silverware, which, it is
supposed, they were unable to take from
the house. In the valise was also a
painted miniature of Mrs. Beggs's
grandfather, backed with gold, which
the family value very highly. Silver
spoons, part OF tea service, and much
other valuable ware. the whole of which
was worth $780, was taken from the
valise.
The stolen articles comprise the fol-
lowing $50 In money, one dozen breast
pins, six rings. three pairs of bracelets.
two pairs of -eye glasses, ear rings, two
gold watch chains, one watch, and many
other small gold ornaments. A gold
watch, which hung on the head of the
bed, and small purse Of money were
the only small ARTICLES OF value left re-
naming.
The robbers entered the house through
the pantry windsw, which opens into the
/ side yard, nearest to Delaware avenue.
Small venetian blinds protect the win.
dow, and these were pulled open by
/ human force, as not mark of any kind
was visible on the window or sash The
bolt which fastens the shutters was bent
almost double, and its socket was
loosened. The pantry room. as well as
the dining room adjoining. had just been
painted, but Notwithstanding this fact
not a scratch could be seen.
No clue has as yet been obtained to the
identity Of the burglars. Judging from
the amount Of work they did in so short
a time, it IL supposed that there were at
least three men concerned. Detectives
have been engaged and they are now
working up the case.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
WIN. B. SHARP
g CO.
Fourth and Market Sis.

1t matters little to the aver
age buyer as to why and
wherefore and the ups and
downs of trade-it may blow
hot or blow cold blow, beIwet or
dry, everything goes, but the
wide-awake merchant studies
the signs carefully and carnot
afford to neglect the condi-
tions. Just so now with our Mat
ting trade. Our orders were
placed last December, the
goods, by reason of storms, adj
verse winds, shipwrecks and
what not, have just arrived,
fully three months behind
time. Shipment has succeeded
shipment and the consequence
is an overstock. We have re-
ceived 100 pieces of fine Joint
less China Mating in heavy
Damasks, Vice Roys and Bril-
liante, all the very best brands
and novelties.
The price of the heavy
Damask has always been 90
cents-we shall sell this lot
for 40 cents per yard.
The price of the Vice Roys
has always been SO cents-we
shall sell this lot for IS cents
per yard.
The price of the Brilliante
has always been 40 cents-we
shall sell this lot for IS cents
per yard.
These goods are jointless or
seamless mating, the same
on both sides and very desir-
able.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
A Pittshurr on nrnl.or rnIl..

PITTsBURG, April al. r. johnson, one
Of the most extensive oil brokers in this
city, has failed. Liabilities are as yet un-
known. Mr.. johnson says that he will be
able to pay at least seyenty-fve cents on
the dollar. Mr.. johnson suffered consid-
cradle loss by the failure Of the Pittsburg
Commission company last Saturday This,
together with the recent advances in prices
OF stocks, produce, etc, necessitated a sIIs.
pension Of business Mr. johnson is widely
and favorably known. He was the candi-
date for state treasurer on the Prohibition
ticket at the late election.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
A New RascbaII T,eaeuo prono..a

MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 29.-Sam Adler,
Of 81 Louis, has written to Henry Quinn,
secretary OF the Milwaukee Baseball club.
proposing the formation Of an independent
baseball league to embrace the cities OF
Chicago, Milwaukee, st. Louis, Kansas
City, indianapolis and Cincinnati Il is
proposed to pay no attention TO the nation
al agreement or the Players league black
list. Letters have been received from
prominent baseball men in the cities
named and.a number Of well known play
ers have signitied their willingness to play
in the proposed independent league.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
The PIayful Tap Caused 4 Murder

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 29.--At Peer
less, Dolliver Massey, a driver, playfully
tapped John Clendennin on the shoulder
while passing Clendennin picked up
heavy piece Of iron rail and struck him
twice on the head crushing his skull like
an egg shell and killing him instantly. No
arrest was made, but lynching is probable
if he is caught Clendennin is one of a
family Of outlaws who have figured before
the courts for years.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
A nuclet shon ..I.nvs r,n,,n }.

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-Merrick, Price
& Co, the proprietors OF a bucket shop
here, have announced their suspension.
The firm laid down on its customers.
but announce that it will pay 100 cents on
the dollar. This is the second bucket shop
which has gone under here since the recent
upward movement in stocks began.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
The girl,s nodv Taentio.d

WATERBURY, Conn, April 29.-The body
of the young woman found in Weston's
pond has been identified as that Of Theresa
Huxford, alias Annie Turner, about 10
years Of age. She came here some months
ago with an old man named Turner, who
is said to belong in Skaneateles, N. Y. She
had been heard to say that her mother was
in an insane asylum in New York. The
coroner is making an investigation.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
MAYOR Grants nefense.

NEW YORK, April 29.-Ex- Mayor Edison,
IN response to an inquiry from Mayor Grant,
states that Mr.. Grant was not a candidate
Tor commissioner of public works during
his lEdson's) term of Office. as was alleged
IN Patrick McCann's testitauny before the
sena'e cities committee Saturday
Evening journal., 1890-04-29

TO the pine coffin
which Is to mceivs
the body Of this
murderer Kemm
Ter. In his seclud
ed cell tina murder
er himself sal
making his las
will and testa
ment. Calmly and
apparently indif
ferent to the rapid
upprfAoal, nf f4aofL
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
ONE GENT.
UNDER DEATHS SHADOW.
Murderer William Kemmles
~uuu... Makes His Will. i
DURsTON's DEATH CHAIR

Kemmier VIII BE Frozen stin." Says
DIR. southwieis-The Chair and the Death
Chamber Described--The Execution Il.
Expected to Occur Today or Wednesday.
AUBURN, n. Y, April 29.-In one Of the
shops OF Auburn prison yesterday after.
noon two conyicts put the finishing touches
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
A Protest Against Butterworth's nil

NEW YORK, April pa protest against
the Butterworth anti-option bill has been
signed by large number of cotton merch-
ants in New York, who warn southerA
growers and dealers that the bill would
be ruinous to their common interests.
Among the signers are Hubbard Price Ga
Co.. Woodward & Stiliman. J. H. Parker,
Inman, swan & Co, K. T. Wilson & Co..
Siegirisd Gruner & Co., and other larga
firms
Evening journal., 1890-04-29

with yoke.of deep embroidery and
edge down to 75c.
7-sizes S8, 3s, 40, at ST.; muslin
and eambric, with trimmed square
necks, down to 60c.s
ll-sizes 36 TO a, at 75o; muslin.
trimmed with yoke. down 20 soc.
l4-sizes 36 to a: at 50c; muslin,
square neck. with tucked yoke,
down TO sec.
Skirts:
5O-sizes IS to 42. al soc: muslin,
tucked and trimmed. with
cambria rufiie, down to 39c.
Corset Covers:
e4-sizes IS and 40. at 75c; oambrlc
tucked and trimmed with inser-
tion and edge, down to 4lc.
5-sizes "a, % and 8s, at Sl.i2; cam
brio, yokes OF all-over EN- broidery,
down TO 75c.
20-sizes "a to 40, extra quality, for
25 cents cash.
A lot of Jackets at off prices
which, if you are interested in,
you should see.
5-shepherds Plaid Jackets, S.; re-
duced to s. 50.
12-Black istockinette Jackets
bound and satin-faced were S.;
are reduced to SO IS.
6-Black Stoekinette Jackets, very
fine, with rolled binding and
satin-faced, were $40; are reduced
TO 1915.
4-Black Stockinette Jackets p
lenght, nice qualities for elderly
ladies, were $40: now 1915.
We have a splendid line OF
Ladies Parasols, in all the lat
est novelties, from $a.5o to SIS.
VIM. B. SHARP & CO.,
Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1890-04-29

Ladies Underwear. We
deal in nothing but good and
well made underwear, such as
any lady would take the pains
and care to make at home
flimsy muslin and sighted
work is trash, and trashy un-
derwear is horrid, nobody
would make that kind at home.
Nobody ought to buy that
kind in any store.
Every Spring we go care
fully over our underwear stock,
take out that which has be-
come tumbled, soiled, mussed
or off in style, mark them a
low price to quickly sell them.
OF course such a supply is
necessarily limited and we sell
dom have enough to go
around, but while they last
you get great opportunity
for good underwear at very
low prices.
Night gowns:
1-size le, at $3.50; cambria trimmed
with nainsook edge, down to Sl.25.
s-size Is, at So %; cambric and
muslin, lace and emb trimmed
down TO l.50.
3-sizes l3 and "a, at Sl.75; cambria
trimmed and en- broid
cry. down to 81.
3--sizes Is and l6, at 50 81; cambria
and muslin, trimmed with edge
and insertion, down 10 ST..
1-size IS, at Sl.25; muslin, tucked
yokes. trimmed with insertion and
edge. down to SIC.
1l-sizes l3 and 16, at S1.12i5 muslin
tucked yokes. tucked fronts, down
to Toe.
2-sizes IA and Is at 81; muslin.
yoke of pleats and insertion,
trimmed, down to Soc.
4-sizes 10 and a. at 55c; muslin.
tucked and trimmed with ruffies,
down to 4bc.
29-sizes l3, IA and Is. at Sc; mus
lin with yokes, Mother Hubbard,
trimmed with ruffies, down to Ale.
Drawers:
s-sizes p and 81. at 81 81; trim
med with insertion and emb, down
TO ST.
2-sizes 25 and 27. at 81 25; tucked
and trimmed, down 70 9Oc.
2-sizes r and -. at 75c; tucked
and trimmed, down to SOC.
2-sizes % and 90 at Al. cambric
lace trimmed, down to 75c
l-sizes 25 and 20, at 79c; eambric
tucked and lace trimmed, down
to Soc.
l-size 81, at 62tse; muslin. tucked
and edged with emb., down to 45c,
5-sizes % to 81. at soc; muslin.
tucked aed trimmed, down to 35c.
-sizes % 20 20. at 45c; muslin.
tucked and trimmed, down to Bic.
l7-sizes q and %, at 37JSc; muslin,
wide hem and punched tucks.
down to 29c.
z-sizes %, q, %. at 2sc: muslin,
wide hem and tucks and cambrie
ruffie, down to22c
ChemiseS:
s-size 30, at 81 50; muslin. square
neck. with feather-stltched yoke,
down to ST.
s-s!zes % and 10. at sll'; muslin;
Evening journal., 1890-04-29
Chenises:

9-size 30. at 81 50; muslin. square
neck, with feather-stltched yoke,
down to ST.
s-s.zes % a2d 10. at SlI'; muslin;
Evening journal., 1890-04-29

Foralong time Kemmler has been anus.
ing himself by writing his name on cards
furnished him by the warden, but he says
that he guesses he has no more time fos
that. When his clean clothes were brought
TO him on Sunday he said he did not care
for them until he put them on to die in
lie said to the warden: "Well do this
thing whenever you are ready We may a.
well do il the first Of the week az the last
so far as am concerned p
Evening journal., 1890-04-29

he parceled out his few effects with tha
greatest care
lie leaves his Bible to Daniel; his pictorial
Bible primer to Mrs, Durston; his game Of
pigs in the clover to Rev. Mr.. Houghton,
his testament to Bill, as be calls the Other
keeper; and his slate, all written over with
his name, to Chaplain Yates. =
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
SPECIOUS PROTESTS.

In Yesterdays dispatches there was a
statement to the effect that Texas ele-
vator and grain men are kicking vigor-
ously because the railroads have reduced
the rate from Kansas points from 4S
cents to 80 cents. The plea put up for
the protest is that corn and oats are
pouring in from Kansas since the re-
duction, and are "alleged" to be driving
home productions out Of the home mar
ket. Thas sounds kind of odd, in view
of the Immense quantities of outside
grain that is damanded down there. The
fact is, the protest is not made in the in
terest Of the Texas farmers, neither
those who may possibly have surplus
of grain for market, nor for the large
majority who have to buy their supplies,
but is made solely in the interest Of the
parties first named. i. e. the elevator and
grain men who had stocked up before
the reduction in freight rates went
into effect Of course it is natural for
them to kick, but there are two other
parties-the Kansas producer and the
Texas consumer-who are as vitally in
terested in the maintenance of the re-
duced rate. 1t means nine cents more
to the one for his product, and nine
cents less to the other for his necessary
supplies of grain. And inasmuch as
these constitute an overwhelming ma
jority of all concerned, and the further
fact that it Will enure to the advantage
of the railroads in the end, by increas-
ing the volume of their business, even
beyond the transportation of grain there
is no good reason why the reduction
should not be maintained.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02

The counterfeiting case mentioned in
our local columns yesterday affords a
striking illustration of the workings of
the infamous "spotter" system that's is
depended upon by detectives generally
10 make cases against persons alleged to
be violating some law. Our notion is
that "spotter" who violates the law
simply to induce some one else to do so,
In order TO make case against such an
One, for whatever purpose-whether for
revenge or the hope of rewards an in
tiniteiy worse criminal than his victim
and deserves the severest punishment.
And we further believe that if few con-
spicuous examples were made of such
miscreants it would have the wholesome
effect Of putting an estoppel to the ne
farious business.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
The Emperor Objection.

1t is reported from Japan thai 1t Is In
contemplation to erect bronze statue
ON an open space immetlisteiy outside Of
the imperial palace IN TOXIC. and artists
were invited to send IN designs. One Of
the latter represented the emperor seated
on his favorite changer. the horse being
so placed that It's feet should rest on
either sido Of the entrance bridg-. This
IL said TO have been much admired by
the officials OF the imperial household,
bat when II was submitted 10 the ens-
perer 1t was Immediately vetoed. ON ths
ground that il was not In accordAncs
with the principles Of hospitality and
poiIteoess that foreign princss and per
sonages Of distiaotson who cazne TO visit
him should have 20 pass under the fees
of horse besfridden by him--EA
change.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
DECLINED, WITH THANKS.

That the country may obtain the full
benefit of the Worlds FAIR in 1892, let it
be held at Wichita, Kansas, or Denver
Colorado BY either location those for
eigners arriving in New York would
have greater conception of the extent
and resources of the country than they
could possibly obtain by holding it in New
York or even Chicago or st. Louis
Madison Qnd.l Courier.
The point in the foregoing, that of
atfording equal convenience to the citi-
zens of the greatest scope OF our own
country as well as opportunity for visi-
tors from foreign countries to see the
largest and best portion of the country
while attending the fair, is well taken.
Wichita is very little removed from the
geographical center of the United States.
and the best portion of the country, be-
cause of its development, hes in the
eastern half. And as for railroad facili-
ties for reaching this point from every
quarter and direction, they are not sur
passed by any other. In view of
these facts, and others that
might be given, Wichita would un-
questionably be the most appropriate
place on the continent for holding the
Worlds Fair in 1892. But there is one
other consideration necessary to render
her qualification complete, and this we
are frank to confess that Wichita does
not possess to sufficient extent to meet
the requirements that will very likely be
laid upon the city which is selected to
entertain the great event, andt hat is the
capacity to take care of so large num-
ber of people at one time. Anything
less than the world Wichita can manage
very handily, and if the affair of 1892
could be put off say ten years, or till the
rounding up of the century in 1900,
nothing would delight her more than
10 have the opportunity OF showing the
world one of its greatest wonders
- herself - and at the same
time give II some points on
American hospitality. But inasmuch as
there will be other occasions of equal
scope arising every decade or so in the
future, the Peerless Princess, with be-
coming grace and diffidence, respectfully
declines the present profered distin-
guished consideration.
With all her ambition and the marvel
Gus grasp of her acquisitions of wealth
and population and industrial and COM
mercial enterprises. Wichita has never
bit off more then she could chaw (par-
don the slang, and with her aspirations
and expectations for the future. that are
not guaged by the reach of present Wis
ion, she does not want the earth-that is.
not so soon as 1892.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02

The approximate value of breadstuffs
exported from the United States during
December was $14, 067, ,319, or an increase
over the corresponding month in 1888 of
e., 1924, ,541. For the full year the value
Of breadstuffs exports was 1926, ,S79, 1862,
An increase of $12, ,405,730 over the
previous year but decrease of $32, ,648,-
901 in comparison with 1887. The coun-
try began the month of December with
the balance of the trade in its favor
amounting tc probably $50, 1000, 600, of
which upwards of SCI, 100000 is to be
credited to the first five months of the
governments fiscal year beginning July
l. 1t is not to be presumed, perhaps,
that this amount has been increased the
last month, but the results indicated are
nevertheless highly gratifying.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
The Case Well Stated.

FROM tue Newton republican.
When the state board of charities
awarded the contract for the supplying
of meats for the state institutions TO q
Kansas City firm. 1t did what 1t should
not be censured for doing as some papers
have censured II. There is no good rea-
son why such business should not 60 out
of the state, and there are two good
reasons why 1t shouldi the first is that it
saves money TO the people, and the
second is that were the trade TO be held
at home 1t would fall into the
hands of as relentless extortion-
ers as ever fixed an unreasonable
price-.he local butchers. That the peo-
pie at large have as little'to hope from
them as a voluntary concession as they
can expect from any ''combide," has
been demonstrated TO the satisfaction Of
every man that ever sold beeves at less
than il cost 10 rrise them and thon paid
IL 1-2 cents for steak. When il comes
To choosing between two evils il is
proper TO select the one which sells at
the better rate.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
Notes Of the r.rrlgn s,ss,.

Joseph Anderson, the youngsr brother OF
Mary Andersen. who has acted for several
years ia her companies, and who, inss year,
married daughter Of Lawrcooe Barrett, has
left the stage as a profession and connected
himself with large publishing house "A Lon
don.
The receipts Of the Paris theatres for Oc7o
ber during the three latest worlds fairs IN
that city were as follows: 1864, ,s63, ,slif. /;
1878, 2,G56, ,2Sif; 1889, ,S3e, ie.ef showing an
increase this year over 1873 Of sas, 2Ilf-. and
over 1867 of !, 500, ,ooof The total receipts of
the theatres 6sring the three eIpositions
were: 1861, Io,417 ,344f; ISIS, 3,0%, ,20 !,
1889, II. .ez6.SGof PROM shsatxical posns Of
view, worlds fairs are evidnccs Of substAn,
tai benefit to the CITIES in which they are
kzld
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02

Some days ago the EAGLE published
the bill introduced in congress by Mr..
Perkins, known as "the Oklahoma town
site bill" The bill, as amended and
passed by the house, is so unlike the orr
ginal bill as to make it different meas
ure. The bill, as it passed the house,
has passed the second reading in the SEN
ate. and is now in the hands of the COM
mittee of that body on public lands. 1t
is believed that the bill will be passed by
the senate in its present form, we there
fore reproduce it as it is, in this issue,
for the benefit of our Oklahoma readers
and others interested.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02
LET'S HAVE TT ALL.

The senate has passed the bill instruct
ing the superintendent of census to col
lect information about mortgages on
homes and farms, and it will probably
be passed by the house This does not
change the EAGLES views on that sub
iect; it still believes it to be simply
demagogic scheme without so much as a
promise of benefit to any, unless it be
the monied interests of the country, and
they can not be advantaged by such
data except at the further disadvantage
of the debtor classes. The information
is already accessible to any and all who
may desire to know it, in the offices of
records of every county and state, and
there is no good reason for adding to the
expense of the census work and delaying
and cumbering the reports with a food
of such statistics that can be Of little or
no nse to the public.
But it is to be done, and since it is to
be done, let the work be extended so as
to take in the debit side of the country,
its every interest, corporate as well as
private. If the government is going to
nose into and parade before the public
the private affairs of the citizen, the citi-
zen wants to know something af the prl-
vate workings of corporations whereby
the people, as they believe, are unneces-
sorily and unduly burdened by excessive
rates of charges. If such an expose is
made it may enable congress and state
legislatures to get at trusts and combines
and corporations in dealing with questions
of padded securities, watered stocks and
the like. Since the farmers are ''called"
let there be a showdown all round.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-02

There are ZOO diaxnond cutsexp cat of
work IN Amsterdam aLpne AT a meet
ing of nose than a thsoueand Of them re-
Gently held there N. Van Praag attribu,-
ed the want Of work chiefly 20 toe hsgh
prioe Of raw diamonds. and nert 70 the
tendency cf ttse jewellers TO trade IN raw
diamonds instead Of dcvoting themselves
to their pr<pAsssson for tbs uEaske<
The speaker ootzz.ssied esther the cssaL-
lshneDt of vorkEnefn~s's oompAuy.
with 200 grinding xones and . capstAl Of
600, eco foains. or toe trxzsfrr of the
trade 20 London. wbsre tho dealers in
rsw diarEsonds and he owners ~ tls~ diA~
rao~G ~l9~ ~.e~~ iiv1rig ~ S@~ York S,Tr.