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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
DE FRANCE HAS soUEALED.

The Noted Foreer Confesses to the Chi
saso Robbery.
JACKSON, April 1S.--Jacob Newman
of Chicago. whom De France swindled
out of $4,000, has returned home after
obtaining confession from the noted
forger. He was aided in the work by
A. J. Mills of Kalamazoo and Powell
De France of Cincinnati. The confess
sion is said to implicate several De-
troiters in scheme to fleece q number
of Michigan capitalists. Newman re-
fnsed to divulge the names of the con-
spirators, and Powell De France and
Mr.. Mills were reticent. A prison Of
fetal. who overheard portion of the
interviews refuses to talk. De France
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
Narrow Eseape For General Alger.

DETROIT, April 17.-General Russell
A. Alger was out driving, and as he at
tempted to cross Woodward avenue at
Fort street his carriage was run into
by Michigan avenue Car No. 223. The
vehicle was turned clear around and
the horses attached to the buggy be-
came badly frightened. Careful man
agement prevented the team from run
ming away and the ex-governor escaped
uninjured. The buggy was slightly
damaged, but the horses were unhurt.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
Made Many Bennests.

ANN ARBoR, April 17.-Dr. C. l.. Ford's
funeral was very largely attended. He
leaves large estate, probably over
100000. He has willed $4,000 to the
university, the income of which is to be
used for the purchase of books for the
general library, $4,000 to the Students
Christian association, the use of $4,000
to two brothers, and $4,000 to nephew
and niece. The balance to go to num-
erous Congregational benevolent and
missionary societies. e. G. Walker and
his son, Bryan Walker, of Detroit are
named as executors.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
A BANK AT NASHVILLE ROBBED
The Burglars Secured Over $4,000 In
Money and stamps.


NASHVILLE, April 1S.-Burglars en-
tered the building of the private bank
ing firm of Barry & Downing Monday
night and looted the vault Of over SO, 900
in gold and bills, and S430 worth of
postage stamps belonging to the post
Office.
The cashier, w. l. Marble, was out
at the close of business and the vaults
were closed by Mr.. T. G. Downing, one
of the proprietors, who by sheer for
getfulness left the two inner burglar
proof doors of the vault unlocked, only
fastening the outside door. The bur-
glars entered through the back door Ct
the building, knocked off the knob OF
the safe door, and drilled to the COM
bination, which they threw out OF place
and entered
The deed was not discovered until 8
O'clock in the morning, when the pro-
prietors came to open mp.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
Gone Out of business.

IsHPEMING. April 16.-The Winthrop
Mining company has gone out of bust
ness. No market could be procured for
the ore at anything approaching diving
figures. The product being of non
Bessemer grade could command no
more than 1925 per ton. Figuring
freight, charges, interest, commissions,
insurance, taxes, royalty, etc., little
was left to meet the cost of mining
Pumps are to be hauled to the surface
and the mine filed with water. About
$50 men are thrown out of employ
ment. The mine has been worked con-
tinuously for % years. The name of
Frederick Braastad appeared as princi-
pal owner of the present lease.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20

prevent serious
consequences.
Indigestion.
cos tiv ess,
headache, maui
sea, bilious
ness, and YER
tigo indicate
certain func-
tional derange-
ments, the best
r @ m g dy for
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
Affairs a Little Mixed.

EATON RAPIDS, April IA. The Canton
Bridge company of Canton, o., has
brought suit>in the circuit court against
the city of Eaton Rapids In the sum of
$1,000. This sum originates from the
building of a large iron bridge across
Spring brook. The city let the con-
tract for building the bridge to r. ID.
Wheaton g. Son of Charlotte. and
Wheaton sublet the contract to the
Canton Bridge company. During the
time the bridge was building the Can
ton people ceased to do business with
Wheaton, and continued to finish the
bridge and now sue the city for pay
Wheaton has the contract, the Canton
company furnished the bridge, and
neither have their money.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20

said that statements Q mad made to
Newman would free lie France and
put others in the pen. "but who ''others"
are he would not saw.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
no Better Medicine

and have induced many to use 1t.
"Thirty-five years ago this Spring, was
run down by hard work and succession OF
colds, which made me so feeble that it was
an effort for me to walk. l consulted the
doctors, but kept sinking lower until had
given up all hope of ever being better.
Happening to be In a store one day, where
medicines were sold, the proprietor noticed
my weak and sickly appearance, and, after
a few questions as to my health, recon-
mended me to try Ayers Pills. had little
faith in these or any other medicine, but
concluded, at last, to take his advice and try
q box. Before 1 had used them all, / was
very much better and two boxes cured me.
i am now so years old; but l believe that
If it had not been for Ayers Pills, should
have been in my grave long ago. buy @
boxes every year, which make 210 boxes up
to this time, and would no more be with,
out them than without bread" II. ii.
Ingraham, ROckland, Me.
AYERS PILLS
Prepared by DIR. j. G. Aver s. Co., Lowell, Mass.
Every Dose Effective
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
Attention

An time to any irregularity of the
Stomach, Liver, or Bowels NAV
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20


WASHINGTON, April 1S.--The follow
ing patents have been granted to Mich
igan inventors: Judson A. Baldwin,
Benton Harbor, smoke preventing furR-
ace; John G. Engeberg, Menominee,
horse hitching device; Griffith W..
Griffiths. Tecumseh, car axle box;
Henry G. Hart. Detroit, billiard cue
lock; Francis jackson. Raisinville,
washing machine: John G. Lane. Holly,
wire fence; William T. Lewis, Bay
City, coin controlled machine. Re-
issue-William L. McGraw, cash
register indicator and recorder;
Alonzo Palmer. Centerville; -four
caddy; Orson w. Smith, assignor
of one half to A. g. Chaloupka. Charlie
voix, gravestone or monument; Henry D.
Streathor, Galesburg. preserving case, II.
+. Tickner and A. Butler, Mason. mold
for water tanks; John Keen and +. A.
Dornberg, Grand Rapids. roofing tile;
Frederick B. Wallace. Orion, nut lock.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1894-04-20
Pathetic story of Hardship.

PORT HURON, April ia pathetic
story of hardship, resulting from a
father deciding his homestead to son
in consideration of the young man
keeping the old folks for the remainder
OF their lives, has been reported to
Poormaster Roberts Mr.. and Mrs.
Byers of Lakeport, both now over so
years of age, several years ago decided
their farm to son with the under
standing that they were to have home
for life. Recently, however, the son,
getting weary of farm life. left the old
home, leaving, it is alleged, his aged
parents to exc out an existence the best
they could. Now they have petitioned
the poormaster for aid, claiming that
they are unable to support themselves.
Steps are being taken to have the deed
set aside and then sell the place to sup
port the old couple.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

ful sketch of professional brothers and was
frequently interrupted by applause. He
closed by saving: Judge the travelling
man ns anv OF her, upon his merits and not
by the fl PIP mt cackie of some self con-
e.il uted C.4,ic.
Happy DAYS" was solo rendered by
Robert Sweet instead of the resp0use to
Oar Employers If the wishes oil the
applauders had been granted Mr. Sweet
would have repeated his solo.
''Our Youngest called forth the wittiest
remarks OF the evening. ;. Z. Burnell Of
Clay Center responded. He was contin-
ually interrupted by applause aud encour-
aging side remarks. lie could not under
stand why "Our Youngest" should be
given to him who was not such. unless it
was meant for the Clay Center lodge.
I'VE have said he, 'in our lodge, orators,
historians, statesmen and inventors and
farmers" Among inventors he hamor-
ously referred to Henry Campbell who, on
coming home one day, went into his wife's
garden and seeing the beans growing there
with the seeds out of the ground. reversed
nature by replanting all the stocks upside
down. He also reviewed the past history
of the order and advised "Oug Youngest"
to remember the motto, " nifty, Charity,
Temperance"
Instead of 1.-The Hotels by Frank
Cranz, solo entitled anchored" by
Harry {. Plumb received the hearty ap-
proval of the bearers. Alter this Richard
Wagstaff of the Lawrence council, in re-
spouse to Good Night ana Good Bye"
made pleasing and delightful closing for
the thoroughly successful meet OF the
men who did most as a class to give Wlch
ita an auditorium worthy of the energy Of
the city.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

Company A. will meet at the armor at
| 10 O'Clock this morning in dress unif orm
| to attend church.
| The ladies society OF the Unitarian
church will meet at the church next Satur-
| day afternoon at 3 O'Clock. A full attend
ance is desired.
Hypatia will hold an open meeting Mon
day afternoon at 8 o'clock. French auth
| ors will be discussed under the leadership
of Miss Mathis.
All members of the W. r. c. please meet
at Garfield hall at $3.50 this morning to at
tend services with the post at the Christ
| ian church, corner Market and Second.
All Sons of Veterans whether members
OF the order or not are requested to meet
Sunday at 10 a. M, at Garfield ball to at
Army.
The executive committee of the Lewis
Academy Alumni association are request
ed to meet in the academy office on Mon
day. May 2Sth at p. m. Mary Barwise.
president.
The Womans Mission circle of the First
Baptist church will meet at the home Of
Mrs. Hills 427 South Lawrence avenue.
tuesday at three o'clock p. III. Subject
for study Yeluger missions.
There will he special meeting of the o.
S. +. Monday evening, May 2S. to make
arrangements for the entertaining Of :hs
Supreme Protector who will be here on
Wednesday evening. Let all attend.
Garfield Post and all ex-Union soldiers
will meet at Garfield hall at $50 u. m. to
attend divine worship at the Christian
church. Corner Second and Market
streets. By order of Post Commander.
Caroline Harrison circle No. So. Ladies
of the q. A. f.. will meet at tho Christian
church this morning at 10:30 to attend di-
vine service, by invitation of Garfield Post.
Every member is requested to be present
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

Mrs. Mary f., Lease is in a dangerous
condition at Oiathe. This is the contents
of the news that has been received here
during the past two days by her husband
who is almost Frustrated with grief at the
gloomy outlook for tue life Of his noted
better half.
Some people are inclined to the belief
that she is not as sick as she is reported for
the reason that if she was her husband
would be at her bedside. This supposi-
ton is natural enough TO those who are
not acquainted with the peculiar position
Mr.. Lease is in at present which renders IL
almost impossible Tor him to leave home.
That Mr.. Lease recognizes the serious
ness of his wife's illness there is no doubt
and that he is almost worried TO distrac-
tion there is less doubs among those who
know him. There is a no more devoted
husband in Wichita than Charlie Lease,
nor one who would travel quicker 70 her
bedside than he would
kilograms pass between him and his
son, who is with his mother at Olathe,
three or four times a day, and every
change in her condition is sent him. 1t is
quite possible that startling news may be
received at any moment concerning her.
Disease has laid more than one hand
upon her. Her greatest trouble. however.
is sciatic rheumatism and il is Of the most
serious character.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

where be has been for the past eight years.
| They Will be at home se their friends al
II. Ohio avenue after May 2c
! Tire cutoff put in by the Santa Fe for
| tbe Use sf the Frisco betwean Ssdgwick
! city and H,lstead. some seven miles in
! length. il being taken up. Ii hasn1 been
operated for four years CT more. the bui'd
inr OF the Midland from Wichita which
crosses the Santa Fe western extension at
H6urrton. rendering The cat-on useless.
Harvey county will lose just so much pro-
perty. but otherwise the farmers will re-
possess the right Of way.
| j. T. Dorsey is soliciting ads from the
merchants for the state fair 1894 premium
list and is meeting with good success.
Every merchant is patroniziEg this
feature, as this is the first year OF the 81 ate
fair here. This premium list will be well
distributed over the county and state.
1t will not only be a good advertizing
medium but will help out the fair associs-
ton. 1t will be distributed by July L
and be in the hands of the fair patrons for
three mouths before fair time.
Mr. W. D. Mccormick. who is particu-
lar friend of General Diniel II. Hastings.
recently nominated By ncciamatiOn for
governor of Pennsylvania On the Repubii
can ticket, says the general viii carry toe
state by large. majority than any gov
erDor IN that states history Like Blaine.
he is wonderfully magnetic and extremely
popular with all classes. His public ad-
dresses are mastery efforts, and he has a
superb standing six feet two,
weighing 225 pounds and handsome as an
Apollo.
One of the most pleasant events Of the
season, both socially and musically. will
be the parlor musicale. referred to il an
other column, to be given on w edDesday
evening next; Wichita's most artistic
singer, Miss Mathilde Lennon. will rem
der one of her most beautiful songs.
Misses Walker. Chapman and Thomas.
will give their numbers used at the con-
test. Mr. Robert Smythe will sing and
some fine ensemble numbers will be given
with the assistance of Miss Atkins, violin:
Ralph Dunbar. Cello and Mrs. Smythe,
piano.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

pres of Wichita will always be held in
high esteem by the entire community ana
tie country at large, always lefiecting OF
itself lis usefuilue>s and integrity ano
honesty Of urpose such a reiuigeut aud
brightness mol eciipsed 10y the Peerless
Princess herself. ="
At4 O'Clock the travelling men formed .
procession and Daraded the principal
streets in uniform. They made a nice ap-
peaTauce and were the subject of much ad
miration for the uniform rsSpectability oi
their appearance.
The next meeting of the Grand Council
will he held at Topeka on the first Friday
and Saturday OF May, 1895.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
The cordial hospitality which placed the
residence of Mr. and Mrs c. ". Biting at
the disposal of the Wichita ladies for the
benefit of the visiting ladies yesterday will
long be remembered.
The patience ana care required TO man
age successfully an affair of such magni
tCde. can scarcely be appreciated except
by those who have themselves undertaken
something in the same line and in TINS
particular Mr.. and Mrs. Biuing shone
pre-emiaentiy. having turued their house,
which is beautiful in itself, into a veritable
bower OF beauty and cheer.
The conservatory, where lemonade was
dispensed most charmingly by Mrs. Darl-
ing md Mrs. Solomon, was indeed beauti-
beautiful. An inverted umbrella
was formed entirely of pansies,
while the shelves were artIstlcally
arranged with flowers, palms and other
foliage, while the mantels and allavaiiable
space held bowls and pots Of natures
Choices. gifts. Into these charming spots
was waited the strains OF an orchestra
stationed on the lawn. The pleasures of
The afternoon were enhanced by the Man
iolin Quarter, led by Miss BissantZ, with
beautiful selections of familiar airs.
Cooling ices and lemonade were served
during the entire afternoon, while Mes
DANES Corner. jackson, hartman, Israel,
SpanCler. McNau2hten, Beach, Bergman
and Elicit, besides many Others, showed
how pleasantly such an entertainment can
De managed for the comfort OF guests.
The decorations were presented TO
ihe ladies by our liberal florists,
Messrs Mueller. Rose, kuchenmeister,
and Mrs. Wingard. free of charge, and to
Say they Were beautiful is but faint praise.
Tea was dalntily served by Nesdames
Wells, Dunn, Casey aud Morse. AT the
proper time good musical program was
rendered., NesGames Strong, McCoy, Elm
lay Ross and Coen leudinS their services
Tor the occasion. The large thronc showed
their appreciation by their unstinted ap
Plause. AT O'clock large procession of
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

members of the council on foot and in car
riages arrived at Mrs. Bitting's, and me
| with royal reception. A tray filled Will
cigars was presented at the gate, and a
they filed in they were also refreshed will
cakes. ioes aud lemonade. When at
were gathered on the beautiful shady lawr
on original poem was read, entitled "Whei
iCharlie comes in." This also was well re
ceiyed, when the party broke up int
lgroups for rest aud solid enjoyment Tn,
ladies have done las Wichita women al
| WAYS do their share toward uIaking a sue
cess OF the state meeting of the Nnitet
Commercial Travellers.
THE BANQUET.
| Manhattan Beach" was the opening
! march TO which the 400 barQuetting trav
cling men and their ladies took theii
places last evening at the eight long
| tables extending across the floor of the
! Auditorium. 1t was one of the largest oc-
| casions of its kind ever held in the state oi
Kansas.
Decorations of jassamines, palms, ferns
and potted plants, heightened the palata
bllity of the excellent eatables which {.
W. Carey the caterer of the occasion. had
arranged in appetizing order and rendered
more pleasing, the harmonious chords OF
Shaw's full orchestra OF fifteen pieces.
Thanks were offered in few appro-
pirate words by Dean X. w. Rhames,
chaplain of the order, after which the fol-
lowing menu was served:
Boutoniere
Olives French Slaw
Radishes
New Tomatoes, Frozen French Dressing
Cold Boned Turkey Cold Ham Cold Tongue
Saratoga Potatoes U. C. t. Punch
Chicken salad Lobster salad
Sliced Cccumbers
Strawberries with Whipped Cream
Fancy Assorted Cakes Assorted Fruits
Salte1 Almonds Mixed Nuts
Ice Cream in Orange Cases
French Coffee
Grand Secretary Fred L. Richter, as
toastmaster of the Banquet called forth a
series of responses which furnished the iu-
tellectual enjoyment of the evening 1t is
no mistake that the commercial tourist
can talk.
Supreme Secretary Charles B. Flagg
came first, upon the subject. t'The Su-
preme Council" He returned thanks to
the grand council for the invita-
tion extended TO the supreme council to
participate in the festivities and told OF
the troubles which beset that body in a
manner that held the attention of his
hearers. Among other things he hkened
the council to the jobbing house which
generally gets all the blame and little of
the gain.
In the abeence of James A. Kimball,
who was to respond to Eve Meet Again."
Messrs. Haywood and Mapes in duet,
''Larboard Watch. Ahoy." drew double
encore from the listeners.
The next toast, Il Pray You. Write Ne
as One Who Loves His Fellow Men,"
found a respondent in Claude Duval of
Hutchinson. who told the travellers in neat
and interesting form the unbounded glory
which crowns him who can say, Write
me as one who loves his fellow men,"
THE Ladies'" from 4 +, Davis OF Con-
cordia, was given in the serious manner
which that gentleman claimed was due
to the lovely array of virtues which the
words ever suggest.
w. h. Cooper of Wichita, who was to re.
spond to. "Reminiscences pleaded too
youthful for that toast and responded to
the Travelling Man" instead. He de- |
lineated a bright, pleasant and thought
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

The following is the program for Decora
tion Day:
Assemble at Garfield hall at o'clock
Column will move from the corner OF
First and Main at 1:30 sharp, south to
Douglas, east to Fourth. north TO Audito.
rum in the following order:
Band.
Co. A, 2l Regt. X. y. G..
Wichita Division L. II h. of 2.
Warwick Lodge A. K. of =.
Wichita Lodge lS9, X. of z.
Battery A. X. n. g,
Drum Corps.
Garfield Post and ex-Union Soldiers.
Sons of Veterans.
Women's Relief Corps.
Ladies Of tho q. A. r.
Ladies' Aid Society.
Citizens.
EXERCISES AT AUDITORIUM.
Reading of orders.
Prayer by Rev. David Winters.
Ritual exercises.
Chorus by children OF public schools
Miss Jessie Clark, con0uctress.
Memorial address by Rev. Don, S. Colt.
Chorus.
Benediction by Rev j. w. Anderson.
Take street cars and other conveyances
at corner of First and Topeka avenue for
cemetery.
Decoration of graves.
3. III. DOWNING, HENRY SCHAD.
Adjutant. Post Commander.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27
NEW yoRK sToPE
I'VE Sell Goods Cheaper
Than ANY Other House in the World
But for Cash Only"
MONDAYS BARGAINS,

1t gives me great pleasure to offer among
our Mondays bargains 1000 Flint Glass
water pitchers at price less than we have
ever known the same quality Of goods to sell
for before. Our price on them will be 10
cents each. Remember these goods are
fully worth 25 cents each, and bring that
price all over the country.
We have received many additional in
voices IN our Domestic and Dress goods de-
partment, and have marked all goods at very
low figures, and when we say LOW FIGURE
there's a meaning in the words.
5000 yds beautiful patterned Imperial
Cashmere Sateens of an extra quality 81
inches wide, sold the world over at ,oc. Our
price Monday ISc per yard.
Over 1000 yards Palmetto Crepan cur
tam draperies, 81 inches wide and in all
imaginable patterns at Ioc per yard.
Our sales during the past few days on
Foo Chow Pongees have more than surpass-
ed our expectations and we have on our
shelves so pices more which we received
Saturday stylish patterns at 12H cents per
yard.
5000 yards evening tint cotton crepons,
former price IS cents, Mondays price 1aIc.
5000 yards dotted and figured Jaconat
Duchesse, worth all of Is cents, but will let
you buy them tomorrow at II &c per yd.
We will be strictly Gin it" this week on
low prices.
CASH HENDERSON.
130 and 1872 North Main st.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-05-27

Grand Councilor-W. f. Tuttle, Con
cordia, Kan.
Grand Junior Councilor-C. III. Bronson
Salina, Kan.
Grand Past Councilor-H. Z. Porter,
Hutchinson, Kan.
Grand Secretary-J. Y. Morgan. Con-
Cordia, Kan.
Grand Treasurer-Claude Duval, Hutch.
inson, Kan.
Grand Conductor-E E. Beach, Wichita,
Kan.
Grand Pa2e-Harry Jisncke; Indepen-
depce, Kan.
Grand Sentinel-J, E Weaver, Topeka,
Kan.
Executive committee-Richard Wag-
staff, Lawrence: 5. Il. Allison, Clay Center.
The travelling men of Kansas have fin
fshed their work.
They had great time and thev will go
away with hearts full of good feeling for
the Peerless Princess of the Plains.
The above is Il complete list of the newly
elected officers for the ensuing year, and
they are regarded first class aud wise
selections for an order 50 intimately con-
uected with the business interests of the
west.
Yesterdays proceedings were Of COM
bined business aud social nature.
The business meeting was the election OF
officers and the transaction of such other
matters as came before the meeting. At
the afternoon session the following resolu-
lions were passed unanimously as the en-
bcdiment of he feeling of all the visitors:
Resolved THAI the Graud Council of the
state of Kansas of the United Commercial
Travellers of America, now in session in
Wichita. do hereby return our heartfelt
thanks to Wichita Council No. 80, and
also to the citizens of this city for their
priucey hospitality extended to the Grand
Council now in session and also to the
visiting brethren of the order; and, be it
lurther
Resolved. that we, as commercial travel
ers of the order of United Commercial
Travellers of America. recognize the in
fuence of the press, and it is with heartfelt
pride that we have noticed the many kind
words of the Wichita papers extended to
us as commercial travellers and for which
we return to them our sincere thanks and
it Is the sincere wish and hope that the