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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15

Mayor Fellows and wife of Topeka
were in the city yesterday attending
| the conclave.
Sol T. futile. John Blair and Harvey
Horner Of Caldwell are in town attend
ing the conclave.
| Major George Hartley, the we'll
known banker of Arkansas City is at
| tending the conclaVe.
Mrs Dave Passon. worthy matron OF
Lawrence. Kan. lodge is stopping with
| Mrs. A. NJ. Goldstandt.
Representative Funk of Marion
county attended the conclave yester-
day and had a pleasant time.
Ed Greer and Colonel William Ster-
ling Of Winfield were attending the
Masonic doings in the city yesterday.
Sir Knight James a. Kimball and
wife Of Salina are in the city visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ". Jackson. They
VIII remain until Thursday.
Mrs. Richard w Blue of Pleasanton
is visiting Mrs. ]. r. Alexander al 11i6
North Topeka avenue, and is also in at
tendance To the O. Z. s
Judge Raymaker and wife of King
fisher were in the city yesterday at
tending the conclave. Mrs. J. c. Post
of Kingfisher accompanied them.
Joseph Mcclellan, clerk of the dis
trict Of Oklahoma territory, was in
the city yesterday accompanied by his
wife and attended the reception last
night.
A five by six foot oil painting in
honor of the present conciave adOrns
one of Cash Henderson windows. II
reflects credit on the artist, Gus a.
Miller
Mayor Savage and County Attorney
Wood of Wellington were at the re-
ceptiOn last night and, as usual, held
front seats. Mayor Savage will insist
in maintaining the dignity Of yelling
ton wherever ne is.
Representative Tough of Eabette
county was in town yesterday as
delegate to the Knight Templar con-
claVe. He was a member of the live
stock committe of the lower house of
the legislature last winter.
one of the finest banners in possess
sion of the Masonic orders of America
is that which belongs to the Winfield
Cammandry X. T.. and which was
highly admired at the auditorium last
night. 1t cost Colonel Loomis $500 and
he presented ii to the Winfield Com
mandry. to which organization he be-
longs. As a citizen Colonel Loomis is
held in the highest esteem by Win
field. but as a Mason he is known and
honored. not only in every nook and
corner of the state but throughout the
entire west. Masonry is to him like re-
ligion. He is at all the meetings of the
order and always holds a prominent
seat in the councils of the Masons and
whenever Mason is in distress, or
anybody else. for that matter, he is the
first to come to his relief.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15

The board % directors o. the Wich-
ira Hospital wifi meet at the hospital
this afternoon at $50 O'Clock
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15
CHENET ON A BOOM.


Paul Brown returned from Cheney
yesterday evening and reports "she
town Is on regular building BOOM j.
d. Wolf has enlarged his dwelling and
IS about 10 put up brick store build
ing. Mr.. j. Beck has also built a new
hame in the town as has W. +. Maxwell
The country around has partaken OF
the same spirit and two very large
farm houses are in course OF erection.
Charles Schaar has the foundation of
his house laid and a large vegetable
vault in the shape of a cave completed.
s. H. Koehler has the ground broke for
large two story house just ives; Of
Morton Center school house. while a
number of others are charging and i'm
proving their homes.
THE wheat has turned out better
than was expected before the rain. and
the oats have sprung up and caused
nearly as much joy 10 the farmers as
the good sized corn crop which they had
in that part of the county last fall. and
the A cents a bushel which they are
now getting for the same"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15

the five colOrS of the order and mid
way Of the wall was a knight Templar
design twelve feet square representing
the Passion and Maltese crosses, the
triangle and crown all combined in a
most artistic and beautiful manner
This was the work of Mrs. Apologize
and was said by many to be the finest
emblem in the city.
Temporary steps were constructed
running the entire length of the stage
and on these steps rested vases CON
tanning palms. eVerSreenS and pro-
fuSsion of flowers mingled with ivy.
These gave the stage, draped in the
five colorS Of the order. the appearance
of being situated on a mountain OF
verigated flowers and palms and the
effect was very pleasing 10 the eye and
gave the entire surroundings tropi-
cal appearance.
The reception given last night by the
officers Of Ivy Leaf Chapter. Order of
the Eastern Star, to all MaSOnS and
particularly to the officers of the Grand
Chapter, was a magnificent affair. The
electric lights were reflected from the
drapery and flowers and plants giving
il the appearance of fairy southern
land under a midday sun.
The grand officers of the Eastern
Star present are:
Mrs. Lettie Z. Trouslot, Grand Ma
tron, Newton.
John c. Postlethwaite, Grand Patron,
Jewell City.
Mrs. Helen r. Farnsworth, Associate
Grand Matr0n. Topeka.
]. A Regnell. Associate Grand Pa
tron. Mcpherson.
Mrs Jessie NJ. Pearsall, Grand Treas
urer. Fort Scott.
Mrs. Myra Mottram, Grand Secre-
tary. Ottawa.
Mrs. Helen A Kenner, Grand Con-
Mrs. Sylvia J. Converse, Grand Chap
lain. Newton.
c.vrs. Libbie r. Towner, Grand Mar
shall. Kansas City.
Mrs Byancy Turner. Grand Adah.
Clyde
Mrs. Nellie Reed. Grand Ruth. Ere
donia.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Nall. Grand Esther,
Abilene.
Mrs. Mary Rawson. Grand Martha.
Paola.
Mrs, Katie Crumbine. Grand Electra.
Dodge City.
Mrs. Eva Wheeler. Grand Warden,
Norton.
T. Is. Jennings. Grand Sentinel. Lebo.
Mrs. Anna Smythe. Grand Organist.
Wichita
THE BANDS AND MUSIC.
The music consisted Of NarSi0l's
Military hand of Topeka. Holidays
Military hand Of Hutchinson and Cam
ans Military hand of Wellington. As
matter of fact Narshalrs Military
band collapsed the other two on account
Of It's fame and brilliant uniforms.
That. however. was no reason why the
other bands should not receive reC@E-
milton. Holidays hand is an Organi-
cation that the people az Hutchinson
should feel proud Of and what is true
Of that is true Of the Wellington hand.
The Hutchinson band is composed as
follows;
Piccolo-Clyde McCord
Drums-Elmer May. Phatty iioia-
day.
Director-Harry Z Holiday.
Manager-Elmer MAY.
Drum Major-E. c. jones.
Cornets-J- II. Davis. ]. A Graenlee.
". II. Cannon, ". J. keyeS.
Clarione;s-Pedro Romero. VI. Wat
son, Terry Dunaway. Grant Chamber
lain. II. Watson.
f Flat Clarionets-W. F. Hedges.
Tuba-C. u. Vaughn. !. \. EinE.
Observation-Disclosures L Taylor.
TroInbones-H. g. Taylor. Clark Hen
ir;ck. George H Thomas.
Saxaphones-GecrS Taylor. Hardy
Horns-w. II. Johnson. Frank CON
don. 2. J. Weggen. Emil Kalsbach.
CONCLAVE NOTES
Frank and Mrs. Owens Of Wellington
were in the city yesterday
Representative SpIeknei of yelling
ton attended the Masonic event yes;er-
day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15
TO HONOR THE DEAD.
What the Arrangements are for Decora-
tion Day Exercises.

The general committee for the Deco
ration Day services, consisting al
Murray Meyers, J. II. Alexander, r
H Downing. \. J. Stanley and Henry
Schad. have submitted the following
program:
Column viii move promptly a 80
n. m Services at auditorium will be-
gin promptly AT > y. m. Those march
ing in the column viii he admitted 10
hail first, and this order VIII be strict
ly enforced. The order Of the column
Will be reversed at the halDand the rear
of the marching column viii enter
first and each association and their
auixiHiries viii be seated in the order
named. All the bands in the city have
kindly volunteered their services. The
Second regiment band viii give a con-
cert al the auditorium in the evening.
The details Of the program at the au-
ditorium and al the cemetery. also the
formation of column and line Of march
VIII be announced later
Comrade l. Stillwell viii deliver the
address
The exercises VIII be conducted by
John II. Martin. commander Of Gar
field post. and the services al the GEM
etery VIII he conducted by W T Bur-
CESS, commander OF Egslestcn post.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15
REVEREND COLT Ar WINFIELD.
He Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon to
Three Thousand People.
From the Daily courier.

From the Daily courier.
About 5000 people gathered at the
tabernacle yesterday afternoon TO hear
Rev. Don :. Colt of Wichita deliver
the baccalaureate sermon. All were
pleased, in fact, very agreeably sur
prised. saying that ii was one OF the
best efforts coming from that platform
The only objectional feature about the
meeting was the very dusty condition
of the seats. II was very evident that
the dust had not been removed since
the tabernacle was last used. some time
ago. which was a great oversight on
the part of those having the matter in
charge, but in spite of all that. Rev.
Colt made many friends, who would
willingly sit in the dust to hear him
@ oai0
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15
Our Sisters Band of Blowers Tell Their
Side of 1t.

In the event of another musical con-
test the governor owes it to the peace
and dignity of the state to order out
the militia and at least one battery
Ostensibly for the cultivation of har-
mony these contests are war, war with
a cry and whOop, are unsheat hed
battles. and smell-powder carriages,
lacking only the stain of blood to rem
der them sanguinary. And there is no
lack of blood, bad blood, the worst that
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15
G7@hRUendoAb

1t was more than ordinary welcome we extended
to the hundreds and hundreds of visitors at our estab
lshment yesterday and that welcome is extended
today. Every department is decorated in gold colors
for the occasion and low prices reign.
Many ladies were surprised at the low prices quoted
them in Wash Goods, Black Goods and Silk depart
ments yeserday--they bought and saved money by it,
There several hundred others that viii save money
by following their example today.
There will be some interesting things happen in our
new Carpet room today: for instance
Nine by nine feet Japanese Rugs at Sc. 30 each.
A fine line of wood slat Window Shades: Just the
thing for dining rooms; economical cool pleasant and
best of ALL cheap-only soc each. Ask to SEE them
We selling real Administer Carpets at Noouette
prices This means a saving TO YOU if YOU buy here
See all wool extra SuperS. Ii YOU don't buy to-
day you will know where to buy right when YOU do buy
Curtains and Tapestry; more kinds; lower prices;
better goods light TO examine their Quatv-that
means you ought to see them You'll like them, and
We'll like your coming
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15

Nearly Two Thousand Knights and Many
imposing Parade in the Afternoon
wichita Wins the First Prize in the
Competitive DrilI--BriIIiant Reception,
concert and Ball Given in the Evening
The Streets Were Crowded All Day
Sundry Notes of a Grand Masonic Event
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-05-15
Real Estate Transfer

Furnished by the Wichita Abstract and
Lind company
The records in he register or deeds Of
fee show the following transfers
Alfred Cribhin. wd lot : West Cen
trail ave. Lakeside add-......s !
Jas Austin wd " n - o. --zf-sw :
u. .. Williams. wd IL Ila David
son ave Bentley. Ram. 80
c Noon Ia loo Z OF iot L Main
n. 4. white. q d I50xIs2 Z 20 4
Of - cor OF large lot > Water
mans add Observation-Disclosures I
Mortgages releases. 1lsS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
AN ARMISTICE ANNOUNCED
A Cessation of Hostilities Between the
Armies of Japan and China.
The Cable Message to Minister Kurino
May BE Difficult to Subdue the
War Spirit.

The fact that the war In the orient Is
practically at an end was bulletined at
The Star Office yesterday afternoon, and
the news spread rapidly over the entire
city. The first report came through an
Associated Press dispatch from Toxic. say
Ing briefly that the Emperor of Japan had
declared an unconditional armistice. China
made the offer of the armistice, and the
peace plenipotentiary of Japan was en-
powered by the emperor to accept it with
out condition. This was done in view Of
the unexpected event" that happened. viz.
the attempted assassination of Ii Hung
Chang.
What Minister Kurino Says.
The japanese minister, Mr.. Kurino, said
last night that the armistice will be eff
fective until the peace negotiations are
concluded After a meeting of the peace
ambassadors had been decided on. China
requested the declaration of an armistice.
but this request had not been acted upon
favorably by Japan. His government, Min
lister Kurino said. has not been inclined to
stop warlike operations. except on certain
conditions. These conditions are not known,
but it is suggested that probably the oc-
cupation of Taku might have been one,
Japan wishing something as a guarantee
of the willingness and earnestness of the
Chinese for an amicable settlement of the
war. emma evidently COulu uOl arrive at
a conclusion to agree to the stipulations
demanded by Japan. The attempt on the
life of the Chinese peace ambassador solved
the problem for the time being, and hos
tilities have been suspended. There will
be no withdrawal of the Japanese troops
from Chinese territory. however.
An Official Cable Message.
The Japanese minister received the fol-
lowing cable message in regard to the
armistice: ION the ope ning of the negotia-
tions Chinese plenipotentiary proposed
armistice, which Japanese government were
willing to accept on certain conditions.
While this negotiation was going on the
Of the Chinese plenipotentiary. His majes-
ty, the emperor, in view of this unhappy
occurrence, commanded the Japanese pleni-
potentaries to consent to temporary armis-
tice without conditions. This was commu-
nicated to the Chinese plenipotentiary."
A Critical Test.
The power of the Japanese government
to execute the armistice will now be put to
a critical test. The military power of Japan,
in the judgment of intelligent observers,
has almost outstripped the civil power dur
ing the war. This has caused serious con-
Germ, as it has been feared that the military
element, backed by the war spirit among
the people, would not submit to an arnlis-
tice, even If the civil authorities ordered
one To meet this emergency change of
army commanders was recently made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30
HOT WEATHER IN THE WEST.
Unprecedentedly High Temperature
in the Mississippi Valley.


Forecast till 8 p. m. Sunday.-For the Dis
Sunday morning, probably fair Sunday.
but weather conditions are unsettled for
this locality; easterly winds; slightly
warmer Sunday.
For Virginia, fair, but with increasing
oloudiness Sunday; winds shifting to north
easterly; cooler Sunday morning in south
ern portion; warmer in northern portion
Sunday evening.
The storm central over South Dakota
Friday has settled southwark over Kansas,
attended by colder weather and snow in
by rain in Texas. Local rain or snow has
also fallen in southern New England, and
thence over the interior of New York and
the Lake Ontario region. The temperature
continues high in the central valleys and
the middle-western states, and rose to 80
degrees, or above, in eastern Kansas
Thursday and Friday, and the maximum
was above so degrees generally in the
lower Missouri and middle Mississippi val
leys and the southwest. At number of
stations In the districts named the maxi
mum temperature Of the last two days
was the highest by four to eight degrees
ever noted for this season of the year.
The indications are that the excessive
heat of the western districts will not be
carried eastward to the Atlantic coast
states. With the slow east or southeast
movement of the Kansas storm, an area
of cloudiness and rain will overspread the
southern states by Sunday morning Fair
York and New England. In this section
fair weather will be followed Sunday by
slightly warmer and unsettled weather
Dispatches to The Star say that the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

thermometer at Cincinnati reached 81 at
o'clock yesterday afternoon and remained
that high some time. No such weather
was previously experienced here In March
since the government weather bureau was
established there in 1870. At am. the
thermometer at Indianapolis marked II
degrees, and at Pm. it. marked 50, rise
or nearly ~ degrees in six hours. Yester-
day was the warmest March day known
at Chicago in twenty-four years. The mer-
curry showed 80 degrees at 2 pm. and the
heat was aggravated by high wind from
the south, which drove binding clouds of
dust before it. 1t was intensely warm in
Omaha. The mercury registered 81. the
warmest March weather in the history of
the state. The heat extended all over the
state. The farmers are taking advantage
of the weather and are rapidly completing
the spring seeding. The mercury climbed
up to the so mark at Kansas City. break
ing all previous records. The hot wave
covered part of Nebraska and Iowa, and
the whole of Kansas and western Mis-
souri, The hottest place in the country
was Wichita, Kan, with the Thermometer
at 80. Des Moines. Iowa, came next with
So. and Concordia. Kan, and Kansas
City followed with Sc.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, pm; high tide, 1O:46
pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:53 am. and 5:51
p. m; high tide, 11:19 am. and II 80 pm.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at 8
am: Great Falls, temperature 40; condi-
4S; condition at north connection. 80; con-
dition at south connection, "a; distributing
reservoir, temperature, 46; condition at in
fluent gate house, 30; effluent gate house, SO.
Range of the Thermometer.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau today:
am. 20; PM, Sc; maximum. 50; min
imum 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

There had been three army corps, operating
In different campaigns, and each under
general OF supreme authority over his par
ucular campaign. About three weeks ago,
IN anticipation of the armistice, Prince
komatsu was created commander-in-chief
over all the armies. The purpose of this
step was to concentrate authority in one
man, in close touch with the imperial
household, who could thus execute an
armistfce by simultaneous cessation of
hostilities by the three armies. 1t now re-
mains to be seen whether Prince Komatsu
can execute the important commission Civ
en- to him. The splendid discipline shown
by the army during the war gives assur-
ance that there will be immediate acquies-
cence by the military. And yet Prince Ko-
matsu has to contend against q war spirit
inflamed by many victories. 1t has been
said that an armistice would be so unpop-
uiar among the people and soldiery that 1t
would assure the political retirement Of
Japan's two chief statesmen Count Ito and
Mr. Matsiu. who have served as peace
ENJOYS.
At the Chinese Legation.
The-declaration of an armistice was most
welcome news to the Chinese legation, al
though it was accepted with the stolidity
and passive dignity which is characteristic
of the race. The first word of the armis-
tice reached the legation through the As
ISOLATED Press. Minister Yang Yu said he
had received no official communication
from China, nor from the State Depart
ment. Under these circumstances he asked
to be excused from discussing the situa-
ton. The numerous suite of the legation,
comprising many secretaries, attaches and
translators. were evidently glad that the
tedious and discouraging struggle was at
an end. They discussed it's effects upon
their countrymen at home. There was
some doubt as to the meaning of the term
"unconditionaI' armistice, although this
was accepted as meaning that recent
events. including probably the shooting of
Prince Ii, had induced the ENJOYS to agree
to an armfstice before agreeing exactly on
the terms Of peace. 1t is felt that the ar
rangement of these terms will still be a
difficult task. The feeling in the interior
of China, where the direct effects of the
war have not been felt, is very strong
against cession of territory. Moreover,
the payment of cash indemnity will ne
cessitate the imposition of heavy taxes on
the people, and consequent depression.
These considerations, together with the d.
rect losses and ravages of the war, make
the commercial revival of China SO prob
lematic that the officials will not discuss
1t beyond mentioning the difficulties in the
way of restoration of commerce and in
ternational prosperity.
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w. B. Hibbs,
Banker and Broker,
142H r Street,


The Union Savings Bank,
1922 r Street N. w.,
Pays four per cent interest
ON savings accounts. Open
until S p. mn. ON Govern
ment pay days and Satur-
day evenings between g and
o. fco-2od
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

ELDER J. n BADGER, OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST,
will preach, Providence permitting, in Monumental
Hail, 1873 Pa. ave- NV, MONDAY EVENING,
..APRIL 1. at 7:3O O'clock. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

GAY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, COR. 31ST
and SITS; Rev W. W., s 90, O. Thomas a.,. pastor T.,
deavor, $50 pm Prayer meeting, Wednesday
evening 80 O'Clock Everybody welcome. It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

Confessed to Poisoning Her Father.
Cora Smith, formerly a resident of Des
Moines, but who has lived in Omaha since
last September, has been arrested and
taken to Des Moines. The Smith woman,
shortly after being taken to the police sta
ton, confessed to having assisted in MUIR
dering her father last May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

sand 7th n.w.-Seryices at il am and 7:3O pm.
Pastor, Rev. ]. T. Muir Subject: why Future
Punishment r. SIS. 9:0 IN, C.E., $50 PM, 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

DIVIDEND NUTTCE.
At a meeting of the hoard of directors Of the
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COM.
PANY, held March is, 1895, a dividend Of enc
and one-half C19 per cent on the capital stock
was declared payable April. 10, 1895, to all
stockholders of record at the close of business en-
March 80, 1895. The transfer hooks will be
closed from March SO to April 10. 1885, Inclusive.
c. J: BELL, President.
mh2Q-2f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-30

PASTOR E. HEZ SVEN TELLS sONDAY NIGHT,
7:So o'clock; about; rs, rSH y! INVITED HER; But
by the pastor Seats Tree All invited. Second
Baptist Church AUDITORIUM, 4th ST. and Va ave