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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
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unavailing remorse. For the victims,
graves; for the assassins, prison cells, and
possible death at the hands of the execu-
toner.
The stories to he told, at least most of
them, are tragic in the extreme, yet one
has about it more elements of suffering
and of horror than its companions. 1t is
the story Of Mary Ann Hagan.
Ten years ago, when life and love and
hope were all before her, she gave her hand
and little fortune to William Smith.
Hardly had the honeymoon waned before
he began to deal her blows in place of
caresses, and curses instead of kindly
words The advent of children did not
soften the husbands mood, and after he
secured a position on the police force of
New York city the wife found in his long
absences from home the only peace she
knew. But prosperity for Officer STih
meant no added comforts for those he was
bound to support. He spent his money
with male and female companions of doubt
full repute, and at the last his little ones
cried for bread.
Then the mother, rendered courageous
by her despair, sought her husband on his
beat few nights ago, thinking that per
haps he might give her few shillings
with which to buy food. She took her son
Johnny with her. The search ended at a
saloon, where Smith, recreant to his Off
cial duty, was carousing. Mrs. Smith
called him to the walk and presented heI
appeal. What followed is best told in the
words Of the boy Johnny:
Mamma said she wanted money, and
papa punched her in the nose and the eye.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

vacancy at the same institution where hN
wife worked, so that the prospects of the
couple were by no ! - rs gloomy. When
they said good nigL y their friends and
retired the other evening they seemed con-
tented, happy, and on the best of terms.
Late next morning a messenger arrived
from the home to inquire the reason for
Mrs. Brueckner's absence. A knock at
the door of the apartments brought no
answer, and finally an entrance was forced.
The intruders saw a shocking sight.
Husband and wife lay dead upon the bed,
their night clothes stained with blood.
Brueckner had shot his wife twice in the
back as she slept, and then put a bullet
through his heart. So far as known it was
a deed without motive. The couple were
strong, healthy, and tormented neither by
poverty nor jealousy. In the mans purse
was found 500, and in the woman's over
half that sum. Besides this ready cash
each owned paid up policy in a life in
surance company. No scrap of paper gave
a hint at trouble, ENHANCEMENT or impend-
ing disaster, so that the utmost the coro-
ner's jury could do was to render formal
verdict of murder and suicide. The secre6
of the tragedy went with the principals to
the grave.
Less serious in its consequences is the
troub bic which recently brought Charlotte
p Robbins and Eliza T. Robbins before a
court in New York city. Seven years ago
John II. Robbins married Charlotte Phelps
Hardenbrooke They qusrreled after the
birth of their son Herbert, and John left.
Charlotte secured a limited divorce, and
got work at dressmaking TO support her
self and child. The husband reappeared
after while and went Charlotte zone bet
ter" in the divorce business, obtaining an
absolute decree and the custody of the
boy Mrs Robbins fed to Jersey City with
Herbert and refused to give him up.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Didn't Pass the Butter.

From Fulton, Ark, come the details of
a cold blooded and causeless murder. One
day recently Green Watson, a white man
on the steamer Belle Crockett, shot and
instantly killed Frank Watson, a colored
cook on the same boat. The story of the
affair, as received from the marshal of
Fulton, is as follows: Green Watson, with
other white employees of the boat, which
was at anchor, was taking dinner. Frank
Watson, in addition TO his duties as cook,
was waiting on the table. Green Watson
demanded the butter and Frank SAID there
was none. Without moments hesitation
Green then arose from his seat, and, plac-
ing his hand in his hip pocket, said, Il am
in special need of that particular article,
and | am going to have butter or blood. q"
The negro protested that he did not have
any butter and begged for his life, but the
merciless ruflian shot him down, death
ensuing at once. The negro's age is placed
at As, while the murderer is only about o.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
BIG ALICE-ANNIE BROWN.

Subsequently a compromise was ar
ranged, by the terms of which the grand
parents-John's father and mother-took
the child, with the promise that they would
let Charlotte visit him Eat all reasonable
times" When young Mrs. Robbins called
she had trouble with her ex-mother-in-law,
and the fuss eliminated in her being
locked up on a charge of disorderly con-
duct. The justice discharged her, and she
retaliated by suing Johns mother for
5000 for false Imprisonment. The jury
gave her $3.50.
Despite examples similar to these of the
results of hasty or i'll advised matrimonial
alliances, "a young Vermont woman recently
bestowed her hand and heart on resident
of Lynn, Mass. At the age of IA the bride
became a school teacher. The occupation
seemed to agree with her, for she gained
flesh so rapidly that three years later she
secured place as museum freak, figur-
ing on the bills as big Alice" 1t was
while thus employed that she met her fate
He is tall, slim, and weighs 100 pounds
She tips the ue8m at 500 pounds. How
ever, as the only difference yet apparent
between the bride and groom is one of
avoirdupois, they may prove happy and
model couple.
"Td rather she'd have died than done
this" remarked honest John Brown, of
New York city, the other day, after weeks
of fruitless search for his 16-year-old daugh-
ter Annie. Il fear she's gone and got mar
ried to some scamp who'll abuse her,"
Annie was maker of lace wells and
earned good wages. Without consulting
her parents she abandoned this employ
ment and sought work in cigarette fac
tory, desiring, it is said, to be near a male
acquaintance some years older than her
self. Mr.. Brown took her home as soon as
he learned the facts. That night Annie
ran away. The chances are that she will
live to repent bitterly her rash act.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
THIS MERCHANT ADVERTISED.

dent 70 domestic life VIII be ss blithesome as kss-
ing the dew from the roses Of beauty that bloom
IN perennial fragrance in the elysian fields Of
ecstatic love
Auctioneering Of the loudest kind, interviewer
with ventriloquisrn.
An editor wanted who can please everybody;
also a foreman who can 50 arrange the paper as
70 allow every mans ad- to head the column
Under the big display advertisement Of a
rival an economical merchant once s.
cured the publication Of these words. Me,
too. James Jones" The London Stand
ard some time ago criticised a new poet
strongly, saying, among other things.
And this extraordinary production Mr.
- mooestly conceives 20 be equal 70
Goethe The poets publisher turned the
tables by inserting among the favorable
comments on the book printed IN his news
paper advertisement the following:
Extraordinary production equal 70
ecetke--Loadon Standard
The extensive advertiser is famous where
she philosopher, the warrior. and the wit
o. are never heard OF. his announcements
I'll the columns Of the local press, are dis
played on the fences and barns alonE tie
country roads, meet the eve Of the tourist
70 Lookout mountain. the Mammoth
cave, Yosemite, Yellowstone park or the
Palisades Of the Hudson, and are familiar
10 the humbleSt villager or the inhabitants
Of the most isolated farmhouse Iudeed.
there is more sense than poetry in the fol-
lowing verses, which first saw tie light
half a century ago
FtS- - TIE edto-.
Whea he's provided for.
Go fora in h4ste
W-;h hiIlS a2l uss-e-
Proc-2sl - a. creation
Th1t alez are Elze
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
MASONIC.
Scotland's Loss by the Death of the Earl
of Rosslyn-Notes.


Freemasonry in Scotland sustained
great loss by the death, in his ffty-ninth
year, of Bro. the Right Hon. the Earl OF
Rosslyn, who was elected NJ. W. grand
master of its grand lodge in 1870, in success
sion to the late Right Hon Earl of Dal-
housie. His lordship held Office for some
years, and rendered many valuable serv-
ices during the period of his tenure. He
was also past first grand principal of the
Supreme Grand chapter of Scotland, grand
master of the Chapter General of the order
of the Temple. deputy grand master and
governor of the Royal order of Scotland,
and NJ. p. SOW. grand commander of the
Supreme council, thirty-third degree, of
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
In addition he was the representative of
the Grand lodge Of Scotland at our United
Grand lodge, and in that capacity was
present at the installation of the Prince
of Wales as 81. w. grand master in 1876
The Freemason.
Lu Lu temple, Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine, recently closed the most successful
Masonic fair ever held in Philadelphia. in
their new temple, Spring Garden street,
near Broad. The proceeds ran up into the
thousands. Since Lu Lu is the only shrine
owning its temple in the world, and as they
have the finest paraphernalia of any tenn
pie in the order, many are puzzled to know
what they will do with their money. The
history of the shrine as given in their
souvenir is something that few of the
members read without smiling broad
smile 1t is really wonderful how very
ancient this order is.
When the grand chapter of California
met at San Francisco there were sixteen
grand officers present and representatives
from seventy-three chapters. The report
of the grand secretary shows membership
of 6,066 The grand treasurer reports a, 036
receipts, 81 ,990.45 disbursements, leaving
a balance in the treasury of S4,036.05.
The order of the Red Cross of Rome and
Constantine, which is composed only of
Knights Templar, has just been revived in
America. In England the order is under
the patronage of the Prince of Wales,
Missouri has fifty-five Communicates of
knights Templar and 1883 members; Boa
were knighted during the last Templar
year and n affiliated, showing an increase
of $50.
North Carolina has eight communicates,
with a membership of 231, an increase over
the last Templar year of a. and in all the
Southern jurisdiction the Templar order
seems to be growing rapidly during the last
few years.
English Freemasonry possesses more
complete legendary history than that of
any other nation. The German Masons
trace their origin to a much later period
The New York Masonic home will cost
1874, 500. The corner stone will be laid in
Utica May l, 1891
Alexander 6. Apell is serving his thirty
There are 257, 1893 members in the various
chapters of Royal Arch Masonry in the
United States.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
MRS. c. P. RoBBNs-NRs. T. T. ROBBINS.

rms. T. r hObhiNc-MlS. =. 7. ROBBINS.
The murder was the climax and result
OF a woman'S folly Lizzie du Rose had
been wife four years, and was the mother
Of S-year-old boy. Her husband adored
her, and tried to make their home a happy
one. But she was youug-only Gland in
clined TO frivoGiy Some months ago she
met Ed Mitchell and became infatuated
with him. She made no disguise of the
matter, and spent most Of her time at the
actors apartments
1t was there her husband found her the
other day; il was there ne pleaded with
her on his own behalf and that Of thei- boy
s. leave her evil courses and return home.
Il was there she refused and received her
death wound. aud il was there She ex-
pired. ignoring her husband TO the last,
aud gasping words OF endearment into
Nitchell's ears. She was buried the sec
ond day afrerward. A few relations stood
about the coffin, an undertaken resd the
Episcopal service. and almost unattended
the body was consigned 70 al unmarked
grave. On Rose Is held for murder, AMI
I'D Mitchell is a free man.
NO theory has 3een advanced 10 Account
satisfactorily for the duSl horror which
was the Sensatiol of the hour recently in
Philadelphia Anton Brueckner and his
wife had rooms on Warren street. She
was employed az the Pennsylvania Week
Ing Home for Blind Men. He was tempo
FATTY ldle. but had the promise Of the first
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
IT'S A GOOD SHOW.

A rival house Offset this By nightly dis
play Of fireworks. Rockets were sent up
which threw out in words of fame the title
of the play and the names OF the leading
actors.
The above are a lew OF the novel and
amusing features developed by the Anglo
Saxon race in 80 years Of advertising. The
backbone and mainstay OF the practice IL
Of course the newspaper. Often the mer-
chant who doesn't advertise mas 70 close
his doors and hand his effects over TO cred
itors- such an experience Is a rarity for
the man who combines the knowledge Of
what 70 put in stock with the knowledge
Of how 10 make people aware that be has
for sale Just the things they want. Judi
ciOus hberality Is the best economy in
trade, and honest wares. honestly adver-
tised and honestly sold. bring the dealer
popular confidence. financial conpetsnce
and personal content
FRED 9. DATToS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

The lengths to which patent medicin>
men go are proverbial, but it was demon
strated recently that the English pillmaker
is equally versatile with his Yankee rival
Some time ago a country congregation,
poor and in want of hymn books, applied
for low rates TO London firm. An answer
was received that the books would be sent
free provided no objection was interposed
to their containing business notices. The
condition was accepted, and in due season
a consignment of the desired volumes ar
rived. The minister thought that the pub
Usher had been better than his word, for
on examination the volumes showed no
trace of the advertisers art. They were
used for the first time during the holidays.
The Christmas hymn was given out and
joyously sung. When they had finished
the congregation first noted the awful fact
that the last lines read as follows:
HarS the herald angels sing,
Squillem's pills are just the thing;
Peace on earth and mercy mild;
Two for man and one for child.
Much ingenuity and novelty are shown
by the theatrical manager of today. He is
one of the frmest believers in printers ink
alive. He utilities advertisements, "puffs''
and posters with a liberality only bounded
by his cash or credit. Sometimes he does
things that are startling and not altogether
creditable. One advance agent whom
know recently "billed" a southern town
for an attraction called go 10, the Magic
Queen" His labors over, he drank fire
water and longed for more work. So tax
ing lot of flaming Autographs and pastel
pot, he sought at night the monument to
dead Confederate veterans, which was the
pride of the place, and plastered it with
pictures of rosy checked young women in
tights. Soon after dawn friend reused
him, and by his advice the agent fed The
INDIGNANT citizens unable TO bring the cul-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Put the Captain in Irons.

Great are the perils of the sea, and they
do not always originate with the elements,
either. Not long ago the British ship Earl
of Zetland arrived at Singapore badly dis
abled, the captain being under confinement
for apparent madness and most of her crew
being down with Java fever. She left
Sourabaya with a cargo of sugar, bound to
San Francisco. The mate told this story:
ION the Tuesday after we left we first no
ticed something wrong with the captain.
He threatened to shoot me, fancying we
were mutinying against him, and that
was the ringleader. He then wanted boat
and four hands TO go away with, then he
threw decanters about the deck and fired
six-pounder guns by day and rockets at
night. Finally we had to put him in irons. 4"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
She Owe. Her Lif. to Cold water.

Cold water Is remedy long favored BY
those believing iB the hydr0psthlc treat
uleut q disease. but now II would sesm
that IL i Also effIcscious a. deterrent %
suicide Recently Miss Jessie Gilmore. q
young lady % Augusta, Kan, having had
misunderstanding with her betrothed,
Eroee farewell letters % al her friends n
town aud her lover IN Burton, mailed them
and started for Walnut river 20 put Al end
q her misery. She carefully prepared for
the fatal plunge, bat frss tested TIE water,
and finding i TOO cold her nerve failed,
and she Rad listed her attire and returned
home The letters had been read during
be- absence End . search party organizs-i
70 recover the body. Differences were al
iusted. and now IN place C funeral there
vii he a -esi6ng
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
KNIGHTS OF HONOR,
Neglect of Lodge OGicers-Other Items
of Interest.

Neglect OF Lodge Oficers-Other Items
of Interest.
The supreme reporter says the neglect of
lodge officers to forward applications inn
mediately after the degree is conferred as
the law requires is the source of much
labor and trouble, as assessments cannot
be accepted until the application is on ale
in his office.
One lodge only has been suspended in
California during the year for failing to
forward to the supreme treasurer its as
sessments within the time provided by
law.
This order has paid the widows and
heirs of its deceased members as death
benefits to Dec Is, 1890, the large sum of
So, 534, 077.95
Past Grand Dictator Hill reports the
order in good condition in Western Massa-
chusetts.
Grand Dictator Kennedy, of New Hamp-
shire, is endeavoring to arouse the MEM
bers in that state
Supreme Vice Dictator Klotz writes:
Grand Dictator Robinson and Grand Re
porter Clarke, of Pennsylvania, are ener-
getic grand officers, and are doing good
work for the order
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
She Knew.

Now, ma'am," said the hveryman, as
he handed her the lines, you know how
20 drive, of coursef"
Certainly"
Keep to the right"
Yes, sir"
Don't attempt to cross in front of a
street car.
NO. sir
In case OF FIRE give the engines the RICH,
Of way"
"Of course"
Don't drive in the street car track"
'No, sir"
In case you see a runaway horse com
ing
'oh, know just what 70 do. l shall
drop the lines, jump out and run into a
store!'-Detroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

\ good story is told on the Rialto about
manager here who g short time ago had
very "queer" play running a; his theatre.
tie was approached by an actor
VIII you oblige me with four seats -
asked the latter.
More applications for free seats -
grumoled the manager. who is not re-
nowned for his courtesy. Y say. young
man, If give you the seats what viii 70 a
do for mes"
The other cast a glance of whitening con
tempt on the manager.
III so, he said.-Ne~ York Ie.te. in
Detroit Fra prA<.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Ancient Order of Patrician..

At the meeting of the supreme senate
Ancient Order of Patricisns Dr. G. O..
Walker, of Philadelphia, was elected su-
preme medical examiner.
Applications are coming in daily from
the west
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
YOU v ANT


A 4-year-old boy, whom we will call jim
my, lived not long ago with his parents on
one Of the numerous east end streets,
which we will designate by the name Of
Mud.
Multitudes Of east enders will recognize
their own avenue under this name-that
IS, if they dig deep enough to reach it,
Later Jimmy's parents moved TO a paved
street and his mamma gave him this little
lecture:
Now, Jimmy, you must not get your
self all muddied up as you used 10. We
live on an asphalt street now, and you
have no excuse for not keeping clean"
Soon after this Jimmy was playing near
his new home with some bad boys, and he
picked up profane word or two.
On making use Of These words in the
presence of his mamma hg was severely
reprimanded, whereupon be inquired:
Cant a fellow even talk on an asphalt
street Y-Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
Golden shore.

The lodges in Ohio, particularly Sir
Montefore, Buckeye and Cleveland lodges.
will probably have the largest member
ship of any lodges in the order before long,
as applications are coming in continually.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
L. D. HeptasophL

The L o. Heptasophs had no assessment
for December, and had only eleven for the
gear. \ HeptAsoph can make his benefit
certificate payable 70 his "afiaHced"
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WlFia fsgle
BLASTED HOPES.
Tracing the Pathway from
Marriage to Murder.
FATE OF A POLICEMAN's WIFE.

y Sensational Tragedy at San Francisco
and Another Equaiiy Startling at Phil
adeIphis-A Mother-in-Law in Court.
Big Alice Weds-Rash Annie Brown.
1t is strange route TO travel-the route
which begins with marriage and ends with
murder-yet along that pathway several
people have recently fastened. The jour
neys, begun amid sunshine and fairest
promise, have closed in deepest gloom and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

The Schwenkfeldians is one Of the
smallest religious communities in the
United States. II exists in four counties
Of Pennsylvania and has membership Of
so
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13
SarRnnial IAarna

There have been lis new lodges insti-
tuted during the past year. The total
membership ot the Issszue is Dow 500
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prit TO justice, eveEed things up by refus
ing the company permission TO exhibit OIL
its arrival
On the opening night of new play al
Drury Lane theatre. London, recently, the
proprietor advertised for and secured
twelve baldheaded men TO sit in the third
row of stalls. Each received his admission
a guinea and dress suit. In return he
allowed letter TO be painted on his bare
pate, 50 that when all the dozen were IN
line the delighted audience could spell thin
managerial assertion:
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You'n find it just the thing.

Not to pile up the agony of elOquence, we state
Nth great confidence that ladies attired in our
new ST. les of spring and summer goods will find
Che effect so rejuvenating that all the cares Incl
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-13

When an American citizen wakes in the
morning he pulls from under his pillow a
gatch, on the cases and works of which