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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
The FOLLOWING score was made.
TEACHERS TO MEET IN sEDGwICK
Joint Session of Harvey and Sedgwick
County Association Next Saturday.

Joint Session of Harvey and Sedgwick
County Association Next saturday.
Yesterday was the seventh annual
meeting of the teachers of the city
schools and was not only we'll attended
but was one of the most profitable
meetings held.
After devotional exercises, Miss Mary
Kelly gave a very interesting account
of a recent visit to the Kansas City
schools.
DR.. Dorsey was present and gave an
appreciative and instructive discourse
on the eye. The assembly is very
grateful TO DR.. Dorsey for giving his
time.
Miss Jessie Clark, the superintendent
in music, presented primary class
Of twenty taken from the different
schools. The exercises as sung by the
little children show that the course
pursued in music this year is far sup
erior 10 that of previous years.
After short recess Miss Jane Burd
presented a class in calisthenics who
gave their exercises in an enthusiastic
and careful manner. The subject
1.-The Spirit Of Discipline" was discuss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
Cured by

Hoods Sarsaparilla and only Hoods.
81 have been suffering for eight years
with rheumatism, and tried several rene
dies, but could get no relief until COM
menced taking Hoods Ssrssparilla. Since
taking this medicine the psins have
entirely left my shoulders. We think
highly of Hoods Sarsaparilla as blood
purifier" B. F. GRIMES, Hope Mills,
North Carolina. Be sure 10 get
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22

Kentucky Recognizes the Superiority of
Kansas Horse FIesh-Myron McHenry
VIII stay in This Country.
Ashland Wilkes, the pride Of Wichita
and one Of the most noted horses in
the world was sold by H. Toler yes
terday morning for $4,000 to ]. F. Scott
of Lexington, KY.
Scott is the man who formerly owned
John R. Gentry, the most noted son of
Ashland Wilkes, and recently sold him
to buy Ashland.
No happier man could be found in
town than Mr.. Scott after he became
the owner of the great sire. 1t seems
that last summer while he was travel
ing he became acquainted with a Wich-
tia man and in their conversation Scott
spoke Of his owning Gentry. well"
| said the Wichita man, 'if 1 were you L
would buy Ashland Wilkes" He then
gave his reasons and the result is that
Mr.. Scott on his arrival hunted him up
and told him that he was going TO fol-
low his advice and purchase Ashland
| Accordingly Mr.. Toler was found and
the deal consummated yesterday morn
| ing.
Ashland will be taken to Mr. scott's
stock farm at Lexington, where he will
add fame to that state for fine horses.
He is the most famous son of Red
Wilkes and has far surpassed his sire
in showing speed among his get. The
most famous of his blood is John r.
Gentry, the fastest horse in the world,
and though not so speedy, Myron Nc
Henry easily ranks high as a sire Of
fast and beautiful stock.
No horse is better known in the west
| than Ashland Wilkes and in and about
| Wichita every man, woman and child
knows him by sight, If not his pedigree.
| He was brought here by H. G.. Toler in
1887 from Blackburn, Mo, as a four
| year old, but did not develop speed I'M
| I'll in his seventh year. His record IS
| 2:17A, but can clip a few seconds off
| from that when in trim. Near to the
| farm where he is TO go,is the home of
Patchen Wilkes, until recently a famous
| Sedgwick county sire. OF his get is
| Joe Patchen the only horse that can
show speed equal to that of John R.
| Gentry. Both Ashland and Patchen
are Of the celebrated Wilkes family,
whose performers stand first in nearly
every class. Many colts of both these
sires are in the country surrounding
| here and there is no doubt but what
| their value will be materially increa sed
| by the sires leaving the state. Quite
a number of the residents Of this city
are the proud possessors of these Wilkes
colts and many expect to develop speed
! equal 10 the best.
Mr.. Scott demonstrated by this pur-
! chase that he is a shrewd horseman
and he is TO be congratulated on OBJ
tanning such a bargain, as three years
ago Ashland could not have been
bought for less than 5000. Mr.. Scott
will ship him to his future home at
|
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SPRING CAPES,
SPRING CAPES,
SILK CAPES.
CLOTH CAPES,
VELVET CAPES,

at about one-half the price
sold for in the large cities.
The styles we offer are
the newest.
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ALL MIST BE THERE
Republican Central Committee and Candi
dates Monday Night.

There will be a meeting of the Repub-
fican City Central Committee and can
d!dates at the Office of H. T. Dedrick
l52 North Main street Tue lay evening
at s o'clock sharp. All committeeman
and candidates requested to be present
$ business of Importance will be trans
acted. II. T. DERRICK,
SAM JONES. Chairman.
Secretary.
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CITY IN RkIEE.

Mary NJ. COLLISION, colored, was ad-
Judged insane by jury in the probate
court yesterday.
Born, at Florissant, Col, Wednesday,
March II. 10 Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
Wright nee Jewel Costello) a. daughter.
Councilman George Stirling. Farm
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
F2heu-

matism with its dreadful pains and aches,
Is disease of the blood. Tactic acid
accumulates in the vital fluid and settles
in the joints, to the intense agony of the
sufferer. Hoods Sarsaparilla neutralizes
this acid, restores the rich healthy quality
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
n1atiiSn1

OF the blood, and thus drives out and
prevents rheumatism. Hundreds of testi-
pains and aches ended, sharp twinges in
shoulders AID hips, backs, arms ana legs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
hid Gloves

All the new spring shades.
This branch of our busi-
ness has grown TO very
large proportions. The
growth indicates that sat
isfaction has been given.
We offer the same gloves
that are sold by Marshall
Field 81 Co, OF Chicago,
the most reliable glove in
the world
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
Laces and I'mbrOideries

We are kept very busy at
this counter. The assert
ment is very large, and
styles very beautiful.
Have you seen our new
lace collars. And hava
you asked the prices
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-22
BOYS SHOOT, PIGEONS DIE
Result of the Gun Shooting Yesterday A
ternoon.

The new gun club had their first shoot
yesterday at the farm OF D. NJ. Jones
northwest of the city. 1t was the first
practice of the men and they claim they
will do better the next time. Fifteen
birds were turned loose before the
murderous guns, and W. B. Throck-
morton returned home the hero Of the
dav
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ed by the superintendent, Mr.. Dyer.
also by Mr.. Allen, Miss Brook and Mr..
Carson.
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recent confession in which he admitted
the killing of a score of persons of both
sexes IN different parts of the country.
Almost his last words we're a point-b blank
denial of any crimes committed except the
deaths of two women at his hands by NAL
practice.
OF the murder OF several members OF the
Pietzel family he denied all completely,
particularly of the father. for whose death
he stated he was unjustly suffering the
penalty. With the prayer of the spiritual
attendants still sounding in his ears and
with a few low-spoken words TO those
about him the trap was sprung.
There were comparatively few persons
gathered on the outside of the prison dur
ing the early part of the morning and the
morbid throng which the prison officials
expected would be drawn there by the
execution was lacking. Access to the
prison prior to the entrance of those per-
mitted to witness the execution was not
allowed.
All the arrangements for the burial of
Holmes were entrusted by the murderer
to Mr.. Rotan. The place of interment has,
it is understood, been selected, but those
who are most likely to know where the
grave is to be will not divuige the Ioea
ton.
Holmes retired about midnigh. and
slept soundly during the entire time until
called at o'clock this morning. So sound
were his sfumbers. in fact, that twice was
he called before awakening. When the
arrival of the Rev. Fathers Daley and Nc
Pake to administer the sacrament was an
nounced he greeted them warmly, but
with no show OF emotion. For nearly two
hours they remained in the cell and then
were succeeded by Lawyer Rotsn, the le-
gal adviser of Holmes, who was also
greeted pleasantly. There were several
matters pertaining to Holmes worldly af.
fairs that will yet have 10 be settled and
this time was taken in giving the final de-
tails and explanations. While discussing
his affairs breakfast was served, consisting
of eggs, toast and coffee.
When the meal was ended, shortly be-
fore o'clock, Holmes dressed himself IN
trousers, vest and cutaway coat of some
dark mixed goods of a pepper and salt ef-
feet he had worn frequently.
At 10 o'clock the doors leading to the
long corridor in which was placed the
gallows we're opened and, two by two, led
by the Sheriff's jury. the spectators
passed down. The last man had just
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legal tender, providing full and equal purchas-
ing and debt-paying power, thereby having a
parity of value, and to that end we demand 6
purely American system of money based upon
gold and silver without advantage to either at
the mints OF this Government.
We demand that all paper money issued by
the Government shall be redeemable in gold or
silver at the option of the Government.
We are opposed to the retiring of the green
backs, the money Of the people, the savior of
the Union, the money favored by Lincoln.
hot debate followed, which lasted for
an hour and which was only ended by
Delegate Crissey of Midland moving that
the financial plank of the Minneapolis
platform of 1892 be substituted for both
the majority and minority reports on the
subject. This was received with favor and
the substitute was adopted and then the
resolutions as amended went through with
a rush, and the silver men raised a mighty
cheer over their victory.
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SENATOR ALDRIoH,s, FIGURES.
Mckinley Needs a Hundred More Votes
to Gain q Majority.

Mckinley Needs Hundred More Totes
to Gain Majority.
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 7.-The
House showed more interest in the Indiana
convention to-day than it did in the busi-
ness that came before it. Congressman
AJdrich of Illinois, who is an ardent cham
plan of Speaker Reed. does not agree with
the Mckinley men that the Endorsement
of the Ohio candidate at Indianapolis to-
day definitely settles the matter.
"Of course" said Mr.. Aldrich, sit would
be folly to say that it is not discouraging
to have a number of States all in one week
indorse Mckinley. But by what author
ity can any one say that Mckinley will
have majority of the votes2 According
to ManIey's estimate, made public last
Monday morning, Mckinley was then
credited with 275 votes. Since then we
concede that he has captured II in Cali
fornia, in Indiana, in Michigan, 2 in
Illinois and 10 in Missouri. That makes
SO, does it not? Those added to the 275
we gave him increase his strength to 311.
Now let us suppose, for the sake of argu-
ment, that he secures IA more votes in
Indiana in addition to the ~ which we
have allowed i'm. That makes 325.
at is not unlikely that Colorado, Idaho,
Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, ali silver
States, will throw their strength to Nc
Kinley. They have thirty-two votes,
which will swell McKinIey's figures to 357.
That leaves him 100 short of majority.
Now, where is he going to get the re-
mainder?
"The contest is not settled by any
means. 1t is still anybody's fight"
''You don't think, then, that the stu
alton at the present time takes any of the
candidates out of the race ?"
"No, unless it be ex-President Harrison,
and he, as is well known, is not a candi-
date. All the others, so far as know, will
continue to be in evidence"
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HOLMES MANY GRIMES.
He Had a Ready "Confession'' to Clear
Himself of Each.

He Had a Ready "Confessioa" to Clear
Himself of Each.
Herman W. Mudgett, better known as
n. II. Holmes, was one of the most con-
spicuous criminals of modern times, and
If the murder confessions which he has
written can only partially be believed, he
was without peer as bloodthirsty
demon. His recent ingenious s'confes-
sion," wherein he claimed to have killed
twenty-seven persons, was disproved,
partly, at least, by the appearance of sew
eral of the so-called victims: but Holmes
object in making the confession" was re-
alized-the obtaining of a sum said to be
$500 and which amount is said to have
been settled upon the criminals 1S-year.
old son. While the "confe ssions'' have
served to increase the sensationalism of
the case. the only capital crime for which
Holmes had to answer was the killing in
this city on September 2, 1884, of Benia-
mfn f. Pietzel, his ellow-conspirator
The murder was committed in the dwell
ing, 1916 Callowhill street. Holmes con-
viction of murder in the first degree, the
affirmation by the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court of the verdict and the recent re-
fusai of Governor Hastings to grant re-
spite, are so well known that a narration
OF these facts is unnecessary.
Holmes was captured in Boston, Mass,
in the latter part of 1894 by Owen Hans
com. the Deputy Superintendent of Police,
upon the strength of telegram from Fort
Worth, Tex, where he was wanted for
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He Died as if Entirely In
different to His Awful :,
Fate.
DECLARING HIS INNOCENCE.
The Execution Passed Off Without
Any Incidents of a Sensa-
tional Nature.


PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May Her
man w. Mudgett, alias II. II. Holmes,
was hanged this morning in the County
Prison for the killing of Benjamin f.
Pietzel.
The drop fell at 1912 O'CLOCK, and twenty
minutes later be was pronounced dead by
the prison officials, DR.. Sharp and DR..
Butcher. s.fs
The execution was in every way entirely
devoid of any sensational features,
To the last Holmes was self possessed
and cool, even to the extent of giving a
word of advice to Assistant Superintend-
ent Richardson as the latter was arrang-
ing the final details. He died as be had
lived, unconcerned and thoughtless, ap-
parently, of the future, even with the rec
ollection still vividly before him of the
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HARRIsoN stays AWAY.
The Ear President lBodestIy Declines to
Influence Indiana's Conre,tiOn.

The Ear President IBodestIy Declines to
Influence Indidnd's Contention.
INDIANAPOLIS. IND, May 7.-William
Mckinley of Ohio had everything his own
way in Indiana to-day. The hope of his
opponents lay in the expectation that ex-
President Harrison would address the
convention this morning and create such
a whirl of enthusiasm for himself that the
intention to instruct, so plainly shown in
the district meetings the night before,
would not prevail. Harrison, however,
when a committee from the convention
waited upon him this morning, politely
declined the invitation without vouch-
safing his reason. One of his friends ex-
plains it by declaring that he stayed away
lest his action in attending should be con-
strued into an effort to influence the action
of the convention.
The instructions were contained in the
platform. They were passed by viva
voce vote with probably about two-thirds
of the convention voting for them and
the other third giving voice to their op-
position with lusty lungs. This done, the
convention proceeded to elect the dele
gates at large by ballot. Ex-Secretary of
the Navy r. W. Thompson, General Lew
Wallace, G. w. Fairbanks and f. NJ. Milli-
| ken were elected, the first two by accla-
nation and the others by ballot.
| The preliminary work thus finished the
convention proceeded to the nomination
of State ticket, as follows:
For Governor, James A. Mount of Mont
gomery; Lieutenant-G Governor, w. S. Hag-
gard; Secretary of State, w. D. Owen
Auditor, A. G. Daily; Treasurer, F. J.
Scholz; Attorney General, w. A. Ketch-
um; Supreme Court Reporter, Charles F.
Remy; Superintendent of Instruction, D.
NJ. Geeting; Statistician, c. ]. Thompson.
On the currency question the platform
says:
We are unalterably opposed to every scheme
that threatens to debase or depreciate our cur
rency. We favor the use of silver as currency,
but TO the extent only and under such regula-
tions that its parity with gold can be main
tanned, and in consequence are opposed to the
free, unlimited and independent coinage of
silver at ratio of OF Is to L.
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COLORADO FoR srLYEs.
Republicans May Bolt Unless the White
Metal Is Reco0njs.d

DENVER, CoLo., May From present
indications Senator Wolcott's indifference
will dominate the State Republican Con-
vention which is to meet in Pueblo Nav
II and that he will be sent to st. Louis
along with delegates in harmony with his
views. As sop to the silver wing of the
party Senator Teller will be named as one
of the delegates, if be chooses to accept,
but the sentiment of the leaders who ap-
pear to have control of the party machine
IN Colorado will be to discountenance a
bolt from the National, Convention in the
event that silver is not recognized. There
will be lively fight in the Pueblo conven-
tion, but from the reports of county con-
ventions already held the Wolcott men
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THAT ooNrENrIos FUsD.
Chicago Is Coming Up Very s1o.oIy Wia
the 100000


CHICAGO, I'LL, May The guaran-
tors of the $4,000 subscription to the
Democratic National Convention fund held
a secret meeting this morning in the Office
of Chairman Donnersberger of the local
committee to decide on a course of action
looking to the collection of the money SUBJ
scribed, only $4,000 having been paid.
Ben t. Gable, the National Committeeman
from Illinois, was present as the represe n
tative of Levi q. Letter. An encouraging
view of the financial situation was taken.
and one of the committee said the second
$4,000 demanded by Chairman Harrity
would be in hand tomorrow, when meet
ing of the subscribers would be held. The
men who signed the guarantee are respon-
sible to the National Committee, and
prominent Democrats laugh at the idea of
the convention not being held here.
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Notable Wedding at Wa.nfuoto,.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 7.-At the
Venezuelan legation yesterday Miss
Teresa, daughter of Minister Andrade,
was married to Gustav Sehlottman.
The guests included members OF the diplo-
matte corps and many prominent officials.
Before coming to Washington Minister
Andrade was Governor OF Maracaibo.
Schlottman was young representative of
the German capital in Maracaibo City.
The couple will live in Maracaibo.
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have been selected as delegates, and he
will have a majority

have been selected as delegates, and he
will have majority.
D. H. Moffatt, president of the First
National Bank of Denver, declares that be
will take no hand in politics this year, but
from all he can gather from men all over
the State he thinks Colorado will vote
next fall for silver candidate for the
Presidency, regardless of party. He fur
ther stated that Senator Wolcott is not in
dorsed by the people of the State, while
Teller's position is approved by large
majority of the voters of Colorado. All
he is now afraid of is that Colorado Is to
have another State administration by
Populists or some similar irresponsible
political crowd.
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BLooDnoUNDs ENGAeED.
Deputy sheriff 1sn,n'ns ana HISS Man
Hunters Join the Chase.

OePuty SherfD IfnsWfns ana Mss man
Hunters Join the Chase
FRESNO. CALL, May deputy Sheriff
L. P. Timmins left this evening for MADEIRA
with his three bloodhounds to take up the
chase of Outlaws Laverone and Roberts.
The Deputy Sheriff has raised the dogs
from pups. and this is the first time that
he has taken them into active service. He
has trained the hounds diligently for some
time, and expects considerable of them in
the present chase. The dogs have been
tried number of times, and have been
very successful in following trails. They
will find the escapes and Timmins will do
the fighting. if any is necessary. The re-
suits are looked forward to with great
interest here.
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TENNESSEE DEMooRArs.
Declare for Free CoindOe-SpeGkep HIS ed
White PraisSng Cleveland.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 7.-Tennes-
see Democrats in State convention to-day
declared for free coinage of silver. Benton
Mcmillan was chosen temporary chair
man. He made strong free-silver speech.
The afternoon was spent in speech-mak-
ing, the feature being the reception ac-
corded Internal Revenue Collector Bond,
who made an impassioned speech for
Cleveland and was SO hissed and harassed
that the chairman was forced to make
many appeals to the delegates to allow
him to proceed. Bond was, prior to his
appointment, free-silver man.
The platform declares most emphatically
for the free, unlimit and Independent
coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to /.
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NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS.
Commend Cteretomd and Oppose Free
Coinage at Any Ratio.

OVtHuVe ut my ff0tfO.
TRENTON, n. j., May The Demo.
cratic State Convention vas called TO order
at noon. Assemblyman John ". Queen
was made permanent chairman.
The platform was then read and adopted
without amendment. 1t is opposed to the
free coinage of silver at any ratio and to
the compulsory purchase of silver bullion
by the Government; opposes any changes
ait IN ttne present tarlff; favors liberal expen-
President Cleveland's administrafion
pledges allegiance to the Monroe doctrine
and expresses sympathy with the natriots
OF Cuba in their struggle for victory.
James Smith, Allan /. McDermott
Rufus Blodgett and Albert P. TaIIman
were selected as delegates-at-larg to the
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BRTAN cHALLhAGss CARLISLE
The Secretary ACCUSED OF DeJendsng a
Policy He Once Denounced.

Policy He Once Denounced
2 OMAHA, NEBR., May Hon. W. J.
Bryan to-day sent challenge to Hon.
John g. Carlisle, Secretary of the Treasury
at Washington. In brief, Mr.. Bryan SAYS /;
"You have changed your position upon the
paramount public issue, and are now de-
Tending financial policy which you once
denounced. The advocates of free and un-
limited coinage at 10 to 1 admit your
opinion, but contend that you owe it to
the public to answer the arguments which
you yourself made in 1878 before attempt
ing to answer the arguments of others.
"Your record challenges you to Join the
debate. Will you accept: Are you will
ing to take up your speech of 1878 and an
swer it, one proposition at a timer If you
are, you will silence those who doubt your
sincerity and question your motives. If
you are not willing to face your own argu-
ments and overcome them you cannot
complain if your opponents adopt the
philosophy of Shakespeare and attribute
your cowardice to guilty conscience"
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MATTHEW'S OANDIDACY.
Delegates to Chicago Rscefre Notification.
i,s Their Mail

WASHINGTON, d. c., May All
elected delegates to the Chicago Demo-
cratic Convention now in Washington re-
ceived in their mail this morning formal
notifications from Indianapolis that Gov
ernor Claude Matthews of Indiana was
candidate for nomination for the Presi-
dency by the Chicago convention.
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Death of a Br,tisA Ad,niraI.

LONDON, Enc. May 7.-Vice- Admiral
Sir Robert o'Brien Fitzroy. K. O. B., died
to-day.
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