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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
LEANDER RICHARDSON.

| fact illustrates a phase of his character.
Richardson could go in evening dress
into a gathering of workingmen and in
| five minutes convince them that he was
one of them and had on blue jumper
Or he could change an actual blue jumper
into theoretical swallowtail in the same
length of time among crowd of swells.
His work in Chicago and Europe only
covers small part Of his newspaper expert
ence, however. He has also at various
times done staff duty on the New York
Tribune, the Springfield Republican, the
Rocky Mountain News and the Hartford
Courant. One branch of his literary labors
upon which he does not look back with I'M
adulterated pride, but which brought him
in considerable cash, was a year passed al
Observation-Disclosures serial writer for one Of
the flash weeklies. He has written two
books of unquestioned merit, "The Dark
City" and Lord Dunmersey," and his
third novel, GAS Ye Sow" is now running
in his weekly newspaper, The Dramatic
News. This newspaper, by the way. is the
largest dramatic publication in America,
and Richardson edits all Of it, and owns
half of it.
Personally Leander Richardson Is a
mighty good friend and a splendid enemy.
There is probably no more accomplished
and earnest hater than he, when occasion
requires, in the city OF New York. He sell
dom goes to the theater; he smokes con-
stantly; he is an epicure, and can cook
dishes fit for MS own fastidious palate. As
host he is perfect. His big three story
house commands the fresh breezes and
splendid views of Central park, and is al
ways open to his friends.
He made the best possible selection of q
father when he came into the world, for he
chose no less man than Albert Richard |
son, who was between 1860 and 1870 prob |
ably as well known a newspaper CORE |
spondent as the United States could boast /
Of When the war began Albert Richard /
son went to the front for the New York /
Tribune, and distinguished himself by the 1
graphic descriptions of exciting battles 4
with which his dispatches scintillated, as .
well as by his own daring exploits In the /
search for news. An attempt on his part /
to run the blockade at Yicksburg resulted l
in capture and year and a half's imprison-
ment In Confederate strongholds. Finally
he outwitted his guards He afterward
wrote book, which reached an enormous
sale, under the title, THE Field, the Dun
geon and the Escape" Another famous
volume from his pen Is Beyond the Mis-
sissippi" EDWARD MARSHALL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
IN THE WHEELING WORLD.

The Riverside Wheelnsn, Of New York.
who have for time been homeless, have
at last secured an abiding place on One
Hundred and Fourth street near the Bou!e-
ward Owners OF property, IS usual, OBJ
iected 70 leasing 70 a club. 80 that II be
came necessary 20 purchase outright One
Of the wealthy club members cane 70 the
rescue and Is now the clubs landlord
T. z Spooner, Of Chicago, IS down with
typhoid fever as a partial result Of over
training.
Harry Halls attempt TO break tie r.
vincton-MilbQru twenty-five mile road
record would very probably hsEe succee1isd
had Ire not broken his front FORK when OILY
~ miles from the finish Riding vel
within h1uselt. unakzts:Ad UT pacernsks-s,
and bothered b. gusts Of wind and Eehs-
clss, he covered FIVE miles in I'm 49,, ten
in SJna- 5s-, fifteen Ia jan 2S. and ~
miles n II en- Us. 50 that ne Rad twenty
siL minutes and nine seconds IL which 20
cover ~ miles In Els fresh condition Il
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
AT THE UNION TABERNACLE

Owing to the threatening storm during
the earlier part of the evening. the attend
snce at the Union tabernacle, on South
Emporia avenue, was Tot as large last
night as on other nights during the week,
vet the great tent was nearly filed and
the audience was mostly either protessed
christians or those desiring to be, and
general spirit of devotion and solemnity
seemed TO persuade all hearts present
The first half hour was occupied with
song aud praise service, led by Rev. B. F.
Watson. which was OF such a nature as to
prepare the people for what was TO follow
Rev. Leigh r, Vernon, the evangelist,
then took charge OF the meeting aud
preached one OF his characteristic sermons.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Prospective Purchaser-What thought
full looking parrot! Polly want a crackeri
The Parrot Gate of Boston)-I am
aware. my dear madam. that there ex-
lists an almost universal but erroneous
belief that all parrots manifest predi-
lection for crackers. This hypothesis
would be amusing were 1t not for the
intimation it affords Of tho pathetic
paucity of dietetic knowledge upon the
part of the masses. May l swsk if you
are aware that there is more nutriment
and inspiration in a single plate of beans
than in threescore and ten crackers? A
thorough appreciation of Browning viii
never follow a regimen of crackers. But
what is the matter, may l swsk? You
manifest considerable perturbation
I.ifa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
NOTICE TO FARMERS

1t is hoped that those who can furnish
samples of wheat. oats, rye and barley in
stalk grown in Sedgwick county, will do
so, and bring to the board of trade rooms
so it can be displayed and afterwards pre-
served for exhibition at the worlds fair.
The samples should be cut with as much
stalk as possible and before the grain be-
comes loose in the head, and bound in
sheaves eight inches in diameter
There are many strangers visiting the
city and it is desired that Sedgwick county
have the best samples of grain on ex-
hibition.
H. L. PIERCE, Sec Board of Trade.
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IEANDER RICHARDSON.
One of the Men Who Prove That the
American Dramatist Does Exist.

One of the Men Who Prove That the
American Dramatist Does Exist.
The cry that there are no American
dramatists" is getting to be excessively
wearisome There are American drama
fists, and like nearly everything else that
is American they are good, and worthy of
vast consideration.
Among them Leander Richardson shines
brightly. At first he merely twinkled;
now he shines, and presently he will be
great big light. He would be already if he
had devoted the time he has given to max
ing adaptations from the works of foreign
ers to writing original plays for us to ad-
mire-which he is perfectly capable Of
doing.
But his adaptations have been so full Of
merit that we can forgive him. For in
stance, the American version of "Olivette,"
that charming light opera which sprang
into instant favor. was from his pen He
also adapted Heart and Hand" "The
Snake Charmer," "Anselma," "Divor-
cons" Expiration" and "The Nominee"
The last named play was the comedy which
Nat Goodwin kept on in New York more
than seventy-five nights this season. and
out of it both the actor and the writer have
already made comfortable fortunes. OF
Mr.. Richardson's original plays ''The Mil
Gonaire," in which Daniel Sully is now
touring the country, is perhaps best known;
but tombstone Benefits new piece, "a
Business Woman" which he wrote with
Clay NJ. Greene as collaboration, promises
big things, and will doubtless keep its
promises.
These alone are good sized incidents to
have occurred in the career of a man only
thirty-five years old; but they are by no
means all of Leander Richardson's achieve
ments. His working life began in the
Office of the Chicago 1nter-Oc in 1872.
Afterward he became European CORE
spondent of the Boston Herald and other
papers. He was the most popular Yankee
writer that ever went to Ireland. High
and low alike he made his friends, and that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
PICNIC

The Sunday school and congregation of
the Reformed church will hold picnic on
Tuesday, the 18th, at Davidson's park.
Electric cars will leave the corner of
Lewis and South Main streets at 10 a. m,
sharp. One fare round trip. Tickets fur
nished by the committee. All our friends
are cordially invited to join us, and if con
venient to bring anything they may have
towards providing dinner in the grove.
If any cannot come in the morning, we
will be glad to see them in the afternoon
or evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
Miss Stacie Niederlander entertained the

Miss Stacie Niederlander entertained the
Mozart Music club last Monday afternoon.
Misses Nettie Derby, Lily Miller and Olive
Magill were enrolled as members. The
following program was very well rendered:
Duo-Qui Vive. .gallop. ..............G Gang
Misses Cora Lord and Daisy Lynch
La Guirland de Roses .Voso
Miss Carol Harris.
Joyous IllIe -1AlCuueT
Miss Olive Decatur.
Alpine Glow Oesten
Miss Lily Miller.
Retreat NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .Behr
Master Albert Hays.
Remembrance of Naples. ......... Bennett
Miss Stacie Niederlander.
Polka de la Refine. ..................Ra Raft
Mrs. D. Hays.
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Astronomy by Mr.. Shane.

1t having been decided that our home
organization known as Battery A, First
Artillery, K. n. G., will attend the worlds
fair as a company, with the national
guards of this state, at which time they
will be encamped at Chicago one week,
and there being a few vacancies in the bat
terry, it is the desire of the company COM
mander to fill the same at once. Any
young man Of good moral standing and
who can pass the necessary physical exam
ination will be admitted. All who desire
to become members of this battery will
meet at Battery AS hall, on West First
street, next Monday evening, June Is, 1891
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAIN
MENT

A number of the young people of the
West Side under the lead of Miss Hattie
Francis, will give an entertainment in the
hall in Enterprise block, corner Seneca
and Maple streets, Tuesday evening, June
Is. A very choice program has been ar
ranged, consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music, tableaux, pantomimes, dec
lamations, and so-forth. A nominal adj
mission fee of 10 cents will be charged, the
entire proceeds to go to the West Side
BAPTIST church as benefit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
A DREAM OF OUR COUNTY FAIR.

| To the Editor Of the Eagle.
1 wandered to the village, Tom,
To see our county fair;
And found just as you said / would,
The same big pumpkin there;
When you and were children, Tom,
'Twas first picked from the vine;
l recognized my Oldest friend
As the band played "Auld Lang Syne. "
The small boy with the freclzled face
Was eating 'lasses rolls;
! The same old frog WAS in the well,
The bucket full of holes:
The city girls were out in force,
| With latest style down pat;
The band up in the grand stand played
Where did you get that hat"
went into the side-show, Tom,
To see the human snake,
And came out plumb disguised, for
Twas the same old fake.
They kept back half my change, dear Tom,
And felt up stump
When. as walked out of She tent
The band played Pm Chump."
tried the fortune wheel, dear Tom,
And freely lost my gold,
| cashed ticket for friend,
And once again got sold;
They robbed me right and left, dear Tom,
My roll of bills got slim;
To make it worse the band struck up
Once Is Enough for Him"
The same old horse was on the track
That used to 20 so fast;
I quickly chose it 'gainst the field,
But it came in the last;
When my horse came limping in
All covered DER with foam,
/ swore I'd never bet again
And the band played Ruined Home"
The man that sold hard-cider, Tom,
Two dollar-bills soon got,
And when 1 tried to walk about
My legs tied in knot.
| tossed about from side to side
Like pillows on the seas,
And the tune Of 'Razzle- Dazzle"
Came floating DER the breeze.
paused beneath canvass, Tom,
And tried to ring a cane,
But found your poor old comrade
Was in the soup again;
Although the ring is large, dear Tom,
Twas awful hard to steer it;
just missed one hairs breadth
AS the band played Very Near It."
had to hoof it home, dear Tom,
Cause / was busted quite;
started in the morning
And got here late at night;
And as ] came in wringing wet,
(For all day it did rain),
You laughed at me-you know you did
And whistled Home Again"
FOREST PLACE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

snouId nave Deen easy or accomplishment
Willie Windle's best mile was done In
Pm. 25 SIS instead Of Pm 2ss., as has been
stated This time was recorded at Peoria
Ills, Sept. Is, last year, and was made
when riding for record.
P. P. K'kelly, one of the fast Irish rid
ers, is training again this year after a
couple of years of inactivity. He is strong
rider, and like our Murphy, has fad of
going to meets where, owing 70 the quality
of his compeers, he IS able to change
mounts and secure every event on the pro-
gramme. PHILO-CYCLE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Louis Girard, the man who was arrested
for robbing the US. postoffice was brought
back from Winfield yesterday and lodged
in the county Jail. At Winfield when he
appeared before the U. S. commissioner he
waived a preliminary hearing. His bail
was set at 81, 500. Girard is well known to
the authorities as safe cracker. He is
also well known at Kansas City, having
had considerable dealings with Chief
SDeers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
I Do.

Don't you think &c must be jolly when the rain
comes down,
To DO little duck7 because a duck can't
drown,
And though the showers fail as II q sea had
been upset,
They only trickle OF him, and he can't xss
wet
Don't you think It must be jolly when the dust
blows high,
To be fitting swallow in the deep blue sky7
For all he has 10 do Is just to beat his little
wings,
And up above the dusty earth his light form
springs.
Don't you think. Il must be Jolly when the sua
burns hot,
To. be like the gliding fishes in n sen green
grot?
For they never can be thirsty. and they always
must DO cool.
And they haven't got to dress themselves In
hot thick wool
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
NOTICE TO FARMERS

There will be prizes offered at the worlds
fair for the best fruit put up in glass jars
All farmers in Sedgwick county growing
fruit should put up as great variety of
the best fruit grown as possible and be
ready to compete, not only at the worlds
fair but at the district fair this fall.
Sugar is cheap and glass jars are not ex-
pensive, and as there is an abundance of
fruit, now is the time to do it.
Fl. L. PIERCE, Sec. Board of Trade.
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:UAS1rA COUNCIL

Council fire at Juanita Council No. 2,
degree Of Pocahontas, 1. o. R. NJ, viii be
kindled on the sleep of the 18th sun, hot
moon, G. S. D. 400, at the tepee corner
Main and First streets, at the eth run and
30th breath. Every member is expected TO
be present as there is urgent business be-
fore the council.
Mrs. DELLA c. CLARK,
Worthy Pocahontas.
Mrs. ALBERTINA SCHNITZLER,
Keeper OF Records.
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two years ago. and
as a member Of
the Louisiana Cy-
cling club he made
a very creditable
record for himself,
winning the club
championship and
creating a south
ern road record
of 22615 mile s
in TWEEN ty-four
hours. His spec
ialty has always
been hong distance
riding, and he at
present holds the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Woman's Mission Circle Of thc
First Baptist church viii hold work
meeting with Mrs. Nelson. 415 North Law
renee avenue, Wednesday afternoon, June
Il, at 2 O'Clock. The program prepared
for the last meeting viii be given st this
time. This will be the last meeting held
during the summer, and large attend
ance is requested
Mas c. T. Crow, Secretary.
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HE WON HE KLNTUCKY DERBY.

rhe Record 81 EIRgmAn st the sprfaE
Meeting In "old Kaintuok."
Here is picture Of Kfnguan, winner Of
she Kentucky derby of 1891, and hero Of the
51ring meeting Of the Kentucky associa-
ZION
Kingnau Is 31year-old bay colt by
Glengarry, dam Patricia, and Is owned By
Mr.. Kinzea Stone, OF Georgetown Ky.
The event Of this years Kentucky Assccia-
ton meeting was the Phoenix Hotel stakes
"a sweepstakes for eyea<-old4, with q
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Roll call. State some interesting geo
logical fact not contained in the text book.
Table talk, discussion of the books
studied during the year.
Geology, completed, by Mr.. Lawrence.
Music to be provided by Mrs Bass.
French literature, completed, by Mr..
Holmes.
Astronomy By Mr.. Shane
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

The McBurnie case which has been on
trial for the last three days in the district
court of this county before Judge Reed
and a jury, at a late hour yesterday after
noon was given to the jury. Early in the
day Judge Reed delivered very exhaust
i've charge to the jury. Judge Sluss then
consumed the forenoon in his argument
and Senator Bentley consumed all of the
afternoon in presenting his side of the
case
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

taking for his text a part of Luke %, 80.
There they crucified Him" This subject
led the speaker into a very eloquent and
pathetic description of the scenes during
the last hours of the Savior of man.
in the garden of Gethsemane,
the betrayal and the aggression, the mock
trial before PLATE, the tragic scene on the
cross, the going down into the tomb, and
the victorious resurrection and ascension
OF the Savior of the world, closing with an
earnest and effective appeal to the nom
protesting ones present to accept this
Christ and enter upon christian life.
You must either do as PLATE did, say:
Away with Himl cruelty Him? oryou
must accept Him"
Mr.. Vernon's sermon was only too short
as he cut it short on account ofthe storm
which appeared to be on-but it was evil
dent that it had its effect on the hearts OF
OF the people.
The sermon was followed by a very
earnest altar service, which. though not
attended with as much excitement as
some, was productive of much good.
There were several subjects OF prayer, at
the altar and in the audience. who de-
manded the attention of the christian
workers. Before the close Mr.. Vernon
gave a very stirring and impressive &C
count of his own conversion. between three
and four years ago.
This meeting gave evidence Of a prepare
ton on the part of the people for the great
work which is to follow next week, and
which will tell as to the main results of
this revival. Mr. Vernon will address
meeting of men only-not boys-at the Y.
NJ. c. A. hall, at p. m. today, and meet
ing for women only at the Olivet Congre-
gational church on Tuesday afternoon.
There will be no meeting at the taber-
services will be held in the several
churches interested. but the services at the
tabernacle will be resumed tonight, and
will continue night and day after Tues
day.
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Abram Tice, of Bentley, Kan, was here

Abram Tice, of Bentley, Kan, was here
yesterday. Eagle township has received q
great supply of rainfall this season. 1t is
corn township of never failing regularity
and reliability. The wheat now in the
field is good. Corn is coming on very fast
and fruit will be very abundant. Mr..
Rice has been resident of this county for
nearly twenty years. He says that the
farmers in his locality are feeling pretty
ooo0
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

The grand opening az the Bon Ton
bakery and ice cream pariors was attend
ed by over 500 people yesterday afternoon
and evening. Four hundred children who
were accompanied by their parents re-
ceived ice cream gratgitously. Shaw's or
chestrs was present in the evening and
enlivened the occasion with music Five
hundred souvenirs were presented to psr-
ties who came in during the evening, but
on account Of the supply running out.
many visitors received none.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

The boys of the town have found a new
occupation, which seems to pay them
quite well. Al Clark, of hose house No. Lis
buying all the live rats he can get for
nickel head. They are to be used in the
rat fight on the 18th. 1t is understood
that 200 rats are to be delivered to him be-
fore that time.
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NOTICE.
To Directors Board Of Trade,

To Directors Board Of Trade.
Every director of the board of trade is
respectfully requested to be present Mon
day. June Is, promptly at o'clock, p. m.
Important matters will come before the
board for decisive action and it is desired
that every director be present
II. L. PIERCE, GEO. L. ROUSE,
Secretary President
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THE COURTS.
DISTRICT.

DISTRICT.
McBurnie vs.. Electric Light company,
on trial.
PROBATE.
Hearing on motion to confirm sale OF
real estate by administrator OF Hamilton
Brownlee, deceased. Motion denied and
confirmation OF sale refused.
Report OF the sale of the estate OF r.
Brownlee filed Sale confirmed
COMMON PLEAS.
George r. Davis vs. Excelsior Oil com
pany. transferred to the United States
circuit court of the second division.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Henry Glenn, a compositor on the EAGLE.
brought in sample of wheat raised on
his place just west of town, last evening.
The heads are quite long and we'll filled.
Mr.. Glenn will begin harvesting this
week and expects a bountiful Weld.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Arthur Dyer, young man clerking in
Lawrence's drug store, returned from
Emporia yesterday, where he appeared be-
fore the examining board in pharmacy
He passed as assistant registered pharma-
ciSt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

The council will meet in adjourned ses-
sion next Monday night, and it is the opin-
ion of several councilmen that contract
will, at this meeting, be made with Mr.
Lewis on the mill dam question.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

George Lewis, A. C. Jobes and Charles
Slough are out east of town spending the
day at Cave Hill farm. They took a
camera with them to take views of the
picturesque scenery and the wheat fields.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

American amateur road record for 80, Is
and 100 miles on the ordinary wheel, and
the safety record for 30 miles. He is well
known in New York and Chicago wheeling
circles, and has written a great deal for
bicycling journals
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Yesterday was considered by business
men as the best day in business for many
months. At all times during the day the
stores were filed with buyers, composed of
home and outside people.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

AS evidence of the satisfactory dealings
of business men, we note the fact that au
order was received yesterday from Mon
tana for dress made up. The order was
from lady who has lived here and made
nnrchasas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Last night the clouds gathered thick and
threatened rain. For short time the
rain drops came down fast and drove a
large number of the people who were out
on the streets to seek shelter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

Added to the attractions of Mrs. Camp
BELLS lawn on Riverside, will be the deli
cacies served by the ladies of the First
Presbyterian church, on next Wednesday
evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-06-14

William Wichman has made arrange
ments to buy grain at Mulvane this year
He was out the other day and thinks the
wheat crop immense. The oats. he thinks,
will go seventy-five bushels to the acre.