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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
MRS. TOM THUMB COMPANY.

An immense crowd of people filled
Staub's theater yesterday afternoon to
witness the entertainment of the Mrs. Tom
Thumb company, and nearly half as many
more people Were unable to gain admission
to the theater. The comedy and other per-
formances surpassed all expectations, and
the people came away delighted with
what they SAW Mrs. Tom Thumb and
the other little people accompanying her.
Count and Countess Magri are famous the
world over and were, Of course. the lead
ing attraction yesterday. - Knoxville,
Tenn, Tribune, Feb. "A. 1891
At the Crawford Grand opera house
Thursday afternoon (matinee) and Thurs
day night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
FASTER CONCERT.

At the Y. ii. c. 4. auditorium this eve
ming at s o'clock, the Sabbath school of
the First Baptist church VIII give an
Easter concert To which the pcbslc are III
vited. Iae program prepared l. "A very
one There will be large
number of Rotations by the children aud
o. the scEool- Good music will
add Interest to the OCCASION.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

beautiful babies
figuring of sn and blood diseases with loss of hair by
the all had failed
painful
from itching and skin. blood diseases Add
the terrible life
They heard village
mothers them everywhere works
afford instant relief and and economical
childhood speedy
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
cHE TURNER'S NrEKTAINNENT

Monday evening the Turner's will give =
grand Easter entertainment at their hall
on South Main street. 4 two-act comeiy.
Uncle Tom and the Three Orphans" will
be played. Shsw's full orchestra will rem
der some choice selections and several
specialties will be introduced after which
suciag VIII be engaged 10. The Turner's
pre- noted for their excellent entertain
oien's and this oae promises to he no ex-
ceptIoa TO tie rule. admission, 10 cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

There win be splendid Easter services u
a number Of the cnurche- of the city this
morning The First Presbyterian, the
Pro-Csthesirzl. the First Methodist Eais-
copal. tue Plymouth Congregational. The
FIRST Baptist and tue Episcopal churches
eli announce hn- choras~s. orchestral aac
.ong services OF &c iebrztsou-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

decorated aud chorus Of twenty voices
have been prscticing for several weeks On
Easter music The special services viii
he UNUSUALLY Interesting The subject
discussed by the pIstoc VIII be one IN
which everybody is interested without re-
gard 10 their religions belief.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

Al opportunity 70 spe05 few days n
.hss dea zh,tpl SPOT. North Galveston, Tex,
= offers3 hy spzc3ss excursion 20 z:ass
oafu- v~hFch VII lxzve v se1lE4. kzt-.
A g-si gsEE. ~ Remarkable incsee assz. =
xr- cfsere3 kar raftte1iars apr -
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

The United States district court ad-
iourned after supper last evening aud
Judge Williams left for Little Rock where
be opens court Monday just before al
journing be discharged the jury in the
Clyde Matt0x case, they having not agreed
after beiug out ihirty-siX hours.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
CARD OF THAMES,

We take this method of thanking our
friends and neighbors who so kindly as
sisted us in our sad distress aud bereave-
meut. during the time Of the last illness of
our mother
Mr.. AND Mrs. !. r DUTToS,
Mir. AND Mrs. \ j. OsTRANDER-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
"Pygmies are pygmies still
though Perched on Alps.
Young.

loUlSs
1t does not follow that the
firm occupying the largest
room has the largest stock
nor the best selected-nor
that the big rents they pay
make the clothing cheaper,
nor that Circus advertisingn
makes their goods wear
better-nor that their num-
erouS statesmen sell the most
goods.
But it does follow tilao a
firm that has learned to
walk before it starts 10 run
and whose pride is to keep
expenses within In. con
sentative limits of good bus
mess principles cah afford
to sell clothing for less mon
ey than their enormous ex-
pense bearing competitors,
and its dollars to doughnuts
that they do.
If you are open to convic-
ton try
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

The above is a picture of Sam Jones. one
of the Republican candidates for constable
He was born in Kansas and raised in
Wichita. Every Republican should vote
for him and so should every Democrat
for, although he is a colored man. he has
better education than any of their can
didates for office and is more competent to
ell the office To " inch he asnires
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
DON'T FORGET

That / an the manufacturers
agent the following celebrated
makes OF Pianos and Organs:
Decker Bros, Mehr, Knabe,
Behr Bros, Estey, Chase Bros.
Evrett, Kimball, Smith and
Barnes, Iyens & Pond, Briggs, A.
Il, Chase.
ORGANS.
Estey. Story & Clark, Kimbsll,
Chicago, Cottage, Packard and
the Seven Octave Lawrence.
BICYCLES.
Columbia, Victor, cleveland
Hartford, besides many cheaper
ones,
SEWING MACHINES.
Domestic, White, Household,
and Wheeler Il Wilson
II / cannot suit you il ia un-
necessary to look farther. Sold
on terms 10 sgit purchaser. for
same quality ] can cell cheaper
than auy concern ia Kansas /
carry FIVE times the stock Don't
bay till you compare with re.
Old instruments taken in e.
change.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

The Easter music at the Ooitsriau
church th!s morning includes two solos
by Miss MathildA Leunou. Tue Holy
City. Adams. The Passover, Les
sen. Ia the evening the children o. t1e
Sunday School will give a Concert with
carols and rrcitations and they cordially
invite their fri=pds AID tue public ge1=cal-
= Ia attend
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

The recital 20 be given by pupils Of Nc
Iset school OF music h'ss beeu postponed
until week after next
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

Olivet Congregational church-Preach-
ing BY the pastor, 5 J. Morgan, as II a n
aud 7;30 p. IN. Special Easter service.
Sunday school at 9.45. Prayer meeting
Thursday evening at go.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02

The Republican candidates for aldermen
are men above reprosch 50 FAR a. cazrse-
Ter is c0aceraed. Tney a.e e5iespr.ssDg
bus ness ulen. aad may bs relied o. ~ 81
int l. right and lu=t sB toe fr~usNetsoa
D. City hus!us.--
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-02
REAL ESTATE

Furnished by Apologize d Mallory.
Abstracters.b
The records ia the register OF deeds Office
show the following buyers:
Us Smithson tax lot 1921 Seneca
St S,anton's add. ......-.....-S IS
a g Everett W q lot SO 81 MsrtiDsou
Ave Lawrence's 7th.--........- 900
4 Harding shf d ne OF - and " II OF
Sc aud = of sw 3-23 e-.....-.-.. 200
Chs Il jenkins " NV Of 30 and ne
OF sw 1923 e....-... 900
Suttou'- Reserve ...... ESQ
Amount OF mortgage releases 1910
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
rnr enoWrn on nUNDRED.

How the village Was Named-The Town
Il Growing aud Has lnexhaEstibie Gas
Wells.
CAMERON, w. VA. June 1O.-Yester-
day, the 9th, attended the sale
of lots at Hundred, Wetzsl county.
w. Va, made by T. B. Hamilton. Ten
years ago the writer passed Hundred,
and seen on the premises then nothing
but a small log cabin. 1t was owned by
by Philip HOugh, OF Green county, Pa,
who purchased il from the old man
Church. who having passed the one
hundred mile post In life, gave the
name OF Hundred 10 the place, ana
shortly after this Hamilton fought the
property and commenced 70 improve lie
In 1885 the Philadelphia OIL aud Gas
Company leased this farm, aud mani
Others in the neighbOrhood, and drilled
the gas we'll on Hamilton farm close 10
the railroad station, situated 10 the
town. This well has pressure OF l'zOO
pounds and is getting stronger each
wear, A small quantity OF oil was found
but not in paying quantities. Soon al
ter il was drilled in the present owner
bought the casing in the well ana
commenced 10 use the gas IOr
heating aud lighting purposes. de
built a large building near the well
first for planning mill, then coVerted IL
into a roller mill, soon after this store
or two was put up and the little Village
began to grow. 1t has already acquired
considerable business. A large wollen
mill, employing 95 to so people, is now
in operation, three large dry goods
stores, two hotels, and numerous shops
and industries are 10 be formed. a
large brick plant is contracted for ana
also one Of the largest planning mills In
the state is partly under construction
10 is bound 70 make a town OF consider
able magnitude and Importance. The
gas we'll is the inducement. 1t IS In IN
exhaustible quantities and is worthy OF
the attention Of capitalists. A large
amount OF the territory surrounding
Hundred belongs 20 Hamilton and this
be will preserve against any one COM
ing In and exhausting the territory.
Glass Houses and other factories could
fud here a place where cheap fuel can
be had for generations TO come. The Is.
| & o. r. r. passes through the village
and STRANGERS passing through the town
/ are struck with wonder and admiration
at the brilliant sights along the road
and about the town. Much is due In
! this ENTERPRISE TO Hamilton, his fore
sight, push and energy, has made TINS
| place to boom and flourish as a May DAY
rose. Success TO him and Hundred,
/ long may they wave.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
BELLAIRE.

Frank Elslicker, of Quincy, met with
what will probably prove fatal acct
dent near that place some time Sunday
night. He was found near the b. u o..
track yesterday morning very badly
used up, and it is thought has sustained
internal injury. 1t is presumed he was
irving to alight from or board moving
train. but definite is known as to how
the accident occurred.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle
cleared about $500 on the picnic held
last Saturday. Miss Mary Schramm
was the victor in the contest for the
gold watch, having collected S132.27;
while Miss Pearl Wilson collected
S1457.
D. c. Shepherd, who has been en-
ployed as guard at the Worlds Fair,
and who is now at home, has sent in his
resignation as guard. the climate not
agreeing with him.
Frank w. Gowan. Of Maine, will de-
liver lecture on Temperance" at the
Christian Church tomorrow evening
under the auspices OF Henry Camp
Lodge, /. o. G. 7.
Thomas Anderson Of Franklin, was
gathered in by Marshal Johnson on q
charge Of carrying concealed weapons,
but had not been given hearing last
evening.
The new creamery at Centerville,
operated by a joint stock company of
farmers, has begun operations, and is
using about $500 pounds Of milk per
day.
The Schick glass factory at Tifin has
closed dowu for the summer. and our
folks who worked there have come
home to spend their vacation.
Ben Tyler has quit the nail works Of
fee and is learning the work in the sec,
retary's office of the Buckeye Savings
and Loan Company.
En- enjoyable strawberry festival was
held at the Christian church last even
ing by the pupils and teachers of the
Sunday school.
A lawn social will be held on Bar.
nard's lawn this evening by the Ladies
Guild of the Second Presbyterian
Church.
E. J. Steger will put in new tele'
phone to-day and open ticket Office IN
connection with his other business.
Col. VIII Watson, travelling salesman
for An East Liversool pottery firm, wal
IN the city yesterday.
The local freight leaving here at q!
M, wlllNhereafter carry passengers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

To ne Editor Of the REGISTER:
CLxRKsBURG, June 12,-SIR: One OF
the most entertaining and enjoyable
nrorrammes ever carried out by any
West Virginia college was the one upon
the occasion of the graduating eAeI-
cises of Broaddus College. the state
RaptIst institution on last THURSDAY
night. A cultured audience Irom
Clarksburg, increased by prominent
visitors from all parts OF West virginia
hacked the city building TO oVer1oWlhg'
The First Regimen: band furnished tne
music for the introduction, and MISS
Halle Thurman, of the music depart
ment. superintended most deilghtiui
series OF solos and songs by the music
nupiIs. There were seven bright ana
accomplished young ladies In the class,
of whom in the distribution OF hohors
Miss Estele Powell, OF Virginia, was
elected salutstorian, aud MISS bonnie
Smith, of Clarksburg, va!edlctorlan.
Miss Smiths essay on "ldeallsm
was one of the best, and the
great collection of presents and horal
tributes that were sent forward ratner
showed her to be the favorite Win the
audience. The other graduates VINO
read highly creditable essays were
Misses Vesta Wadsworth, Viola Sitter
(class poet), Lottie Cooper, Mamie
Lowe and Ethel Garlic, the last TWO
being highly. complimented by many
hearers. Prof. R. R. Powell delivered
the diplomas and Rev. G. M. Shott' OF
Fairmont, made short address.
A banquet was given the graduates
and their friends at the college Just
after the exercises were over. L
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
EVANS AND sONTAs.
Oelcer. Have Another Battle With the
De.oeradoes-One reported Killed.


Oeacer. Have Another Battle With the
Desperadoes-One RepOrted Killed.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June IA
Ppecial from Visalia says: Another
fight between Evans and SontaS' the
calls train robbers and officers took
nlace sunday eyening. During the con
dict an officer was shot in the leg. EV-
ans is probably mOrtally wounded II not
dead AT the time the wounded ofheer
left the scene Evans was lying on the
ground. Sontag had escaped and TAX
en- 10 the hills followed by q heavy nre'
which. it is believed, did not inlure MIN
As IL was dark and bF-Setreating form
Nonld not be seen. ~ hapeiJe, Dep
tv sheriff Of Fresno county, and Fred.
ackson, an officer from Nevada nave
cen In the mountains week
hunting for Evans aud Son
Tag. They were accompanied oy
Thomas Burns, the man who was
with Deputy United States Marshai
BLACK when he was shot In Camp BAD
ger three weeks ago. Sunday morning
they encamped at q vacant house about
eighteen miles northwest OF this CITY,
and about six miles west from WILCOX
Canon. They spent the day IL Steep
ing and preparations TO continue the
search for the bandits. ABOUT twenty
ninptes before sunset Rapelje went 70
the rear door OF the house and saw TWO
men coming down the hill. Ihey
proved 10 be Evans and SOntag. Evans
was ia the lead ana carried rlue anu
shotgun, while SOntag carried rlu1.
Jackson, the officer who was ShOt' went
no the rear door where Rapelle was
standing and said: ''They are the men
we are after" .,
Burns and United States Marshal
Gard were at once awakened. Inc ON
GERS went out Of the front door. As
thew turned around the rear corner,
Evans saw RaDeje, and throwing MS
Winchester 10 his shoulder took dello-
crate aim and fred. just then jackson
staBDed around and both officers opened
IRE on the bandits. Evans was seen TO
throw ND both hands and fail back
wards. Then the firing became general
and SOntag returned the snOtS Win
vengeance. Jackson went around the Tar
end Of the house TO get a better place 10
shoot from. As be stepped aroud ne
was shot in the lett leg between
he knee aud ankle. About forty shots
were exchanged and darkness enueo
the battle. Later SOntag was seen 70
crawl from behind q pile OF rubbish
and Rapelje again opened fire on him.
Sontag then ran toward the hills, iol'
lowed by RaDeie who continued Hiring
SontaQ did not return the fire and was
soon out Of sight. Repelje returned &c
the house, secured q wagon and brought
Jackson to this city. Sheriff Scott Of
Fresno has been wired 10 send out
posse and officers will go from this CITY
TO the scene Of the conflict.
VIsALIA, GALA, June 12.-John Son
tag. one Of the notorious train bandits
was brought 70 this city at 1880 this
morning. de is mOrtally wounded. Ii
was be and not Chris Evans, his com
panion, who was wounded In las
nights battle. Evans made his escape
into the mountains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
~ rnr srArn uNIvERsIFY.
The Regents in session-PreParations for
ths commencement

The Regents in SessiOn-Preparations Tor
the Commencement
SDseial TsISgran 70 ths Rsglsgs-.
MoRGANrowN, June 12.-The Board
OF Regents Of the University met Satur-
day aud to-day, but have done nothing
more than 10 attend TO routine business,
looking over accounts, etc. A big
.brea brewing, and the long expect
"a 'sERt for the c4cspitation OF the
president and some professors is now
on AID interesting developments Will
come on very soon.
A large number OF visitors are In
town, but the absence OF any social
features in connection with the COM
mencement exercises makes IL rather
duller than usual. A large audience
listened to the eloquent 0accalaUreate
sermon yesterday by Rev. w. j. Young,
ID. D., Of Richmond, Va. A brill
liant reception was rendered
Rev. Mr.. Young By President
Turner Saturday night. A large num-
Der OF Clarksburg, Wheeling and Union
town society people will be here for the
ball at Prof. 1, @. Whites tomorrow
evening and the annual commencement
ball Wednesday evening.
The Wheeling Opera House orchestra
will be here Wednesday.
The regents prize defamation con-
test takes place tonight.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson will arrive to-
morrow and exGoy. Fleming is here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
New Lodge X. Off.


SDsefGi Corrssz0n isRcs or the RsGistsr.
WoRTHINGTON, MARION COUNTY, WA,
June l0-A lodge Of Knights OF Pythlas
with q membership Of twenty-seven was
instituted at this place last night Inc
following officers presided: Grand Dis
trict Deputy J. f. Mccoy, G. C., Fair
mont; Samuel Leeper, CIV. c., Monongah;
John Richards, G.. p, Fairmont; C. b.
Robinson, G.. X. of r. and s, Fairmont;
Edward Tracy, O.. Nj. at A, Monongah; }.
w. Pepper, c. l. G., Fairmont; Emery
Manley, c. o. G., FairmOnt.
The following lodges were represented:
Morgantown, Little Falls. Palatine, Fair
mont, Warrington, Wheeling, Monongah,
ShinnstOn, ClarksOurg and Bridgeport.
There were about two hundred knights
present An elegant banquet was served
az midnight Grand Vice Chancellor Fred
4. Lang, Of Clarksburg, and Grand Mas
ter at Arms w. A. Baker, Of Fairmoit,
were present and assisted in the work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Chinese Naval Squadron to be strength
ened

New YORK, June IA Washington
special to the Herald says: The Chinese
naval squadron Is to be further strength
ened. In the recent reassignment Of ships
incident to the breaking up of the naval
review, the Baltimore was assigned as nag
shin of the China station. II has now been
decided TO have the gunbOat Concord ac-
company the Baltimore to the Asiatic sta
ton. Tt is hoped to have both boats under
way not later than July l. They will 60
via Europe and through the Suez canal. 1t
is understood that the unb0at Machias,
which was successfully tried Saturday, is
also booked for the Chinese station, but
several months will elapse before she Is tit
ted out for foreign cruise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

rRoY, n. y, June t2.-About sixty feet
he State dam across the Hudson. at
city, gave way at O'Clock this nom
Aand the tmbers were carried hun
wards down stream. The water has
from 2 to 3 feet above the dam, and
Feeding. The effect Of the break
be to suspend all navigation on the
EamDlain canal as no boats can pass
through the sloop lock in the day, and the
West Troy entrance to the canal is not be-
ing used. The loss is estimated at about
so. 600, and an expert stated that il will De
about ten DAYS before the break can be re-
paired. The dam broke at a point where
the State fshway built a few years ago
was located.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
CopdltIon of the Iniured.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The condition of
j. p. Mccormack, OF Wisconsin, now at
the Emergency Hospital, who sustained
depressed fracture Of the ribs in the Ford
Theatre tragedy Of last Friday, remains
the same as reported yesterday, and his
chances for recovery hang in the balance.
Frank Metcalf, OF Massachusetts,, who, in
addition 10 his injuries, has contracted
pneumonia, is reported TO be about the
same. A. l.. Ames, Of Iowa, and r. A.
Smith, Of Connecticut, are better, and p.
*. Pennington, Of Alabama, is out Of dan
ger. +. w. Test is 50 much improved that
he will be conveyed TO his home to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
- Kannns hIIners.

Rich Hill, Mo, June &c. B. Penna,
Vice-P President, and p. Mcbride. Score
tary Of the National Mine Workers AsSo-
citation, met with the owners of this dis
trict last night The miners resolved 70
strike in the event OF failure TO settle the
Kansas strike at to-nights meeting Of the
strikers and mine owners. A new union
WAS formed last night at Little Mudey and
its members will act with the district
union. Penna and Mcbride left for Pitts
burg, Ks, 70 attend to-nights meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

CHICAGO, June 12-The forty-frst an
nual convention Of the International Typo
graphical Union began to-day. There
were fully $40 delegates present. II. b.
Prescott, calling the meeting to order,
Mayor Harrison made al address Of wei
come. A resolution was adopted provid-
ing for a committee OF FIVE to accompany
to New York the remains of Delegate
Henry Gamble, who was accidentally
drowned yesterday. The convention went
into executive session this afternoon, aud
took up the report Of the committee on the
Childs-D rexel home at Colorado Springs.