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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
MARY LIvERMORE's NEW BOOK
Sunshine and Shadows OF Seventy Years
Her Growing Work.

This uew and superbly illustrated
book is the crowning life work OF the
famous Mary 4. LiverTnore. and, as she
herself states. il is the last that will ever
come from her pen. 1t is a thrilling
narrative of her lie from infancy 10 old
age, portraying the sunshine and shadow
o. seventy years of a most marvellous
Career. told in her own words.
1t seems almost increditabie that a wo-
man now 50 famous made mud pies in
her childhood, was often sent supper
less to bed, and was frequently bounced
down into kitchen chair with an en-
phssis which caused her 10 'see stars"
When a young girl, struggling to sup
port herself, she took in ''shop-work, -
made shirts, and subsequently, learned
the trade Of a dressmaker. at which she
worked for % cents a day. A. eighteen
she ran away from home like a boy"
and spent three eventful years on
southern slave plantaticn-years full of
comedy ana tragedy and packed with
thrilling experiences.
Many distinguished men and women
have longed urged Mrs. Liverrnore 10
tell the marvellous story Of her life. She
has received letters from thousands Of
men and women, unknown 10 her. ex-
pressing the hope that such a volume
would be written.
This work is wholly and entirely new.
1t contains nothing that appeared in her
STORY OF the War" dSs7' Of which sixty
thousand copies were sold
The book is splend.dIy illustrated by
beautiful ard costly tull-page photo-
gravure plates and portraits, and over
100 fine tex; Illustrations Many OF them
are intensely humorous. while others de-
pic. thrilling scenes full Of pathos and
tragic interest.
The book will be sold only by duly
commissioned agents. Mrs Carter is
IL. in>al 49,. g. r1-s.ls..
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30

| Yesterday afternoon County Superin-
tendent CoivilIe made the award Of
prizes for best grades il the common
school examination
! p. G. Devaugnn OF Mount Hope mad5
| the highest average, IS SO. and receive:
the first prize. years tuition in Wash
burn college. Topeka, or Paramount col
lege in this city. Mr.. Devaughn also
made the best grade in reading in the
county, and receives his choice Of any
volume OF the American poets library,
Offered by the Goldsmith book store.
Those receiving highest grades at the
| different examination points are entitled
20 half rate tuition for year al Lewis
academy. Minnie BirchelI and Nora
Saunders OF Clearwater both made the
average grade OF 80 %. and the man
agemenr % the academy have agreed 10
give both girls advantage of the half
rate offer.
under this offer:
Custer Kerr, Wichita, Distric; IS. av-
erage so.
Alma Thompson. Waco, District 40.
average 81.
Clara Duncan, Valley Center, District
8. average so.
Ross Klein. Colwich. District AZ. av-
erage ST.
Goldle Rankin. Cheney. District IA.
average 50 l-3.
Lizzie Wilson, Greenwich. average
90 40.
Mabel Hawley, Furley. District 25,
average So
Bruce Miller. Peatone. District 11e.
average 81.
average 81 80
The Wichita Business College also Of
fers $50 in tuition for the best average
in writing. grammar and arithmetic.
This award goes 20 Miss Met;ie Sen;er
of Clearwater.
The Commercial College made simi-
lar offer for the best grade in ortho-
graphy. arithmetic and grammar. which
goes to Maggie Craig Of Clearwater.
In addition to these the Eagle offers a
year OF the weekly edition. 20 the hes.
essay upon any subject chosen by the
writer. but privileges of this contest ex-
tend only TO those who took the regular
examination entire
The Weekly Beacon and Commoner
will give years subscription and those
desiring TO enter this contest should pre-
pare the matter and forward 70 the coun-
ty superintendent Immediately.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
MIR. BEN DOWNING APPOINTED
Inspector General of the G. A. 4. Assumes
Hts Duties Immediately

Mr.. Benjamin II. Downing returned
yesterday from Topeka where he was
sworn in as inspector general of the G.
Theadisus Botkin, department. command
er for the state.
The other appointment which were
made by Commander Botkin were as fol-
lows: Adjutant general, Lewis Han
back Of Kansas City, Kan; judge advo-
cate general, John C. Carpenter OF Cha
mute; chief mastering officer, r. p. Nc
Gregor of Baxter Springs; chief Of aides.
\. r. Moiehouse of LeavenWorth; pro-
vost marshal, J. A. Fouts of Osborne,
and chief of staff, Sidney G. Cook of
Harrington.
Mr.. Downing had no i 'imat:on Of the
honor which was 10 be given him until
last Saturday, when he was asked by the
commander to accept the position. At
ter all the new officers were installed
they proceeded to business Immediately.
The council of administration decided
upon October II to II, inclusive, as the
dates for holding the reunion al Leav-
enworth. This city has already began
to make arrangements and promote
plans for the successful entertainment OF
the old soldiers. A committee has al
ready been appointed and no efforts will
be spared to make the next reunion one
of the most largely attended as we'll as
attractive in the history of the order.
The commander with his staff took
some active measures regarding the ma
tional encampment which is to be held in
Buffalo, n. Y, the middle of next Au-
cided upon, nor can an accurate calcula-
ton be made at this time as TO the num-
Der who will attend. As soon as more
definite arrangements can be made they
will be made public.
Mr. Downing said yesterday that mis-
duties were such as his title would i'm
the different posts
the state. He will appoint
local inspectors for each post, which will
relieve him in a great measure. He will
make his appointments in the near flu
ture and will enter upon the discharge
Of his duties Immediately.
After the council had completed their
work they visited Governor Leedy in a
body and were royalty received by him.
The offices OF the state G. a. r. are in
the state house and are the same rooms
which were formerly occupied by Cover
nor Morrill, In the past only one room
has been assigned 10 the officers, but
they have now been given another room
which makes their quarters both commo-
dious and convenient
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
OLD TINE CITIZEN Returns
Will be Here for . short Visit With Forme
Erieuda

E. 7. Williamson of ST. Louis. Mo-, IS
in the city. Mr.. Williamson was for
number of years connected with the Chi
cago Lumber company. He severed his
connections with that firm in 1879, since
which time he has retured from active
business. Mr.. Williamson is known to
all the old time residents OF Sedgwick
county. He still has a warm spot in his
heart for Wichita and seemed deeply in
terested in ner future. Last nigh; al
the Carey ne said that he had recently
been through Illinois. Indiana and Ms
souri, and he found that the crops in
Kansas and this section in particular
were in a much better condition than in
the cas-.
Mr.. Williamson expects to leave this
morning for Arkansas City where he will
remain few days. when ne viii return
and make his old home weeks visit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
%. O. +. ENTERTAIN
Their Friends in y BETTING Manner. Las
Night in Their Hall.

The local lodge ofg the I. o. o. F. gave
an entertainment last evening at their
hall, corner OF Topeka and Douglas ave-
nues, TO their friends. it being the seven
ty-eghth anniversary of the founding OF
the lodge in America. The program
which was rendered was both of must
cal and literary nature. The evening
was most enjoyable one to all The
hall was crowded, there being fully 800
present. After the program was given
an elegant repast was served. The Ea-
gle force were not forgotten, the order
sending up a delicious cake. The enter
tainment was given 10 exemplify the
motto OF thee RIDER. which is Friendship,
Love and Truth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
ABOUT The CROPS
Wheat This Year md Last, Acreage and
Prospects.

prospects.
At conservative estimate from un-
official cources there are not more than
$4,000 acres of wheat in Sedgwick coun-
~. OF this acreage probably not over
10000 acres is the May harvest and the
balance Turkey late variety.
The late heavy rain end thorough
soaking OF the soil insures the May crop
for harvest agains; the possibilities Of
drouth. There may be other causes TO
destroy the field. but it is no; a; all prob
able that dry weather will interfere with
the yield either Of the early or late va
riety, for that matter. Farmers express
some fear OF considerable damage from
bugs. The report comes from the north,
west and northwest OF the county that
myriads Of old bugs have been seen NOV
ing around since the rain OF Wednesday.
The acreage Of wheat is much smaller in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
BERT MCAUSLAND PROMOTED
MADE Agent for Wells Fargo Express Cont
pany at Colorado Springs

Mr.. Bert McCausland, the obligins and
capable agent of the Wells Fargo Ex-
press company, has bene promoted for
his industry and effectiveness 70 bust
ness. Mr.. McCausland has been made
the agent for the company at Colorado
Springs. being relieved last night by Mr.
S. L. Maxwell of Arkansas City.
Mr.. McCausland relieves Mr.. Charley
Campbell. who for a number of years
was agent in this city. Mr.. Campbell has
been promoted to route agent.
Mr.. McCausland has made a host Of
warm friends in this city by his gener-
osity and his anna biIity, who, while re-
joicing with him over his good fortune,
regret the loss of mis- associa ton.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
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WILL NOT WITHDRAW
Dr. Miuick has no Intention of Leaving
the r. A. A.

Il seems that rumors are abroad
through the city to the effect THAI i. is
TIE intention OF DR.. ". 4. Min!ck 10
withdraw his membership and alliance
with the Harmony Council Ne. ia. F.
4. A. which the doctor takes this on
portuni;y to inform ali members and All
who are connected in any way with the
ABOVE council. that the rumors are false
in every particular. as he does not now.
nor never has entertained any such in
,entions.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30

all this section than last year. In this
though the prospect is very much better.
Late planting of the late variety will not
yield more than half a crop, no matter
how favorable the season from now on.
This was almost blighted last fall by the
early freezes; is runted and thin on the
ground
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30

vast importance which ii bears to poster
ity. and also the important position
where the war took place, caused the
matter to again be brought before AM
bassador-of the-People's Welfare Enoch.
After hearing the case as presented by
Prime Minister Jones and Attorney Gen.
eral Amidon, representing the warning
factions, the case was continued until
tomorrow. An ordinary observer might
be lead to believed that war should not
have been declared, but such party
would show MS utter ignorance in so de-
claring.
The gatling guns were turned loose
simply because Mr. Wareheim alleges
was locked and he could not get in 10
feed his horses. He says that he has the
papers to SHOW that he paws the rent
The fact, as Mr.. Wareheim gives the
trouble, is that Edrington locked his sta
bic and also tried 20 take possession of
the barn.
Wareheim says that while ne was try
ing TO gain an entrance into the build
ing Darlington leaned out the back win
dow and began shootig at him. He re-
tured the fire, afterwards making an or
derly retreat in order to get reinforce
ments- He went as far as the
city building, where he was joined by a
policeman, VINO returned with him to re-
new the assault. When they got back TO
the scene Of battle the enemy was not in
sight. AS there was no actual trouble
brewing at that time the reinforcement
had no power, according to law, to make
the charge.
Judge Enoch put Warehe:m under 800
bond, which he gave. It is TO De hoped
that this atrocious and blood thirsty wa-
will cease within the next few days At
this writing it seems that treaty can
not be executed. Since this fracus the
air in this neighborhood is
You can't play in my back yard
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
JUDGE CHRIsTOPHER REED MARRIED
In st. Louis Last Tuesday Evening to Mrs.
Julia MONT.

Judge Christopher Reed, who for many
years was judge Of the district court in
this city, was married last Tuesday ev-
ening at o'clock 10 Mrs. Julia A. Moi
felt, at the home OF her mother, Mrs
Geo. S. Beers, in ST. Louis.
Immediately after the wedding the
happy couple left on short wedding
tour, visiting in Chicago and other east
ern cities. They will return to Kansas
City. their future home, about the mid
die OF next month.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
STILL ATLARGE
VI. Scott of RaYneviIIe has Not Been
Found.

Found.
Tom Cartwright came in from Bayne-
Vile yesterday and reports that Mr.
Scott is sill at large with his guns. Mr..
Scott has now bene gone more than two
days and no trace Of him has been found.
Constable Tom Voss telephoned 10 Null
vane yesterday afternoon but learned
that the crazy man was not there. He
started away with the promise that he
was coming 10 see RUFF Cone and give
himself up. but he has not showed up
yet.
John Tedser OF Wellington is In the
cifN-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30

An honest storekeeper. will not try TO
convince buyers that he knows VIVA,
they need better than they do. Standard.
reputable articles are rot dear at the
prices asked for them. Substitutes Of
fered by INSCRIPTIONS and irresponsible
makers are costly al any figure. Be sure
that no humbug is practiced on you when
you go 70 buy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30

Harry Coverdais. ona % weiliagtol's
prosperous merchants. Was visitor IN
the city yesterday
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
The following was the program:


FURNISHED by the Wichita Abstract
and Land Company, H. NJ. Dubois. abb
stractor)
A. E. Harmon, wd, NV IA sec so
Anchor Trust Co., wd, lots IS and
IS Sherwood ave Sherwood's sub
of Res D Sherwood's add. .... 150
Ely X. Evans, wd, lots 126 and 12S
Wichita s., NiedeTlandsrs add. 40
j. ". and G. w. Adams. wd. 5-24
int W II sw Ia sec 10 and NV
IA sec Is Gil town % a " -. $50
John 3. Fostlethwaite. wd, ne IA
Of ne IA sec SO IS except
acre in NV cor and right OF way
OF r. r. .... 1910
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
WORKERSTH WON
EQUIVALENT OF SEVERAL HUNDRED
DOLLARS TO SCHOOL PUPILS.

?. 6. Oevauehn of ut Hope Takes First
the Common school Branches - Fair
mount College and Lewis Academy
Make Liberal O6ers-Two C,earwater
Gi-is Win the Business College Prizes
Eagle Offers . Years Subscription for
Best Essay in County,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30

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Ike Heagcl thai TIE xsss1FrE xEis ~ faza&
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-30
AND THIS
AND REMEMBER

-Tse Rex Esss.d Eosstvrs - ne Rsss
LIS sssrTSssrs- HAL RAT.
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-03-16

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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-03-16

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Pullman sleeping cars and free re-
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Kansas City, st. Paul, Minneapolis and
Chicago. Only n change TO Denver,
San Francisco and all Pacific Coast
Points.
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City Pass. and Ticket Agent. 763 Main
St.. Dubuque. Depot foot Of Eighth
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-03-16
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1897-03-16
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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-14
The Negro Moses.

Mrs. Harriet Tubman, once called
the Moses of her people" and for
whose head slave-owners offered a re-
ward of $40 000, is in Boston. She was
born about 1920, in Dorchester County
and was the granddaughter of slave
brought from Africa. About 1914 she
married a free coIored man named John
Tubman, but had no children. During
the last two years of her slavery she
lived in the family of DR.. Thompson.
In 1S49 the man to whom she belonged
died, and by the provisions of the will
the slaves We're to be set free. His
wishes, however, We're disregarded, and
arrangements were made to dispose of
them in the usual way. Previous to
the sale, Mrs. Tubman made her es-
cape and reached Philadelphia, where
she found work and earned money
With this she travelled back to Mary
land for her husband, but found that
he had married again. Between 1890
and 1860 she made no less than nine
teen trips to the South, and spirited
away more than three hundred slaves.
Her work in aiding fugitive slaves en-
ragged the SlaVe-OWners and every eff
fort was made to apprehend her A
reward of 500 was finally offered
by them for her, either dead or alive.
little towards assisting her people be
tween 1852 and 1857. At the breaking
out of the war she was sent to the
front by Governor Andrew of Massa-
chusetts to act as a spy and scout for
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-05-14
A FRESH JACKPOT STORY.
But Why Did the Spanish Beauty
Give Away the Game?

Some OF the story tellers have dis
covered that women can play poker"
The speaker was a man who used to
travel because he had constitutional an
tipathy to remaining in one place for
any considerable length of time. This
one I've just read recalls an expert
ence of my own.
Il had been to South America and
was returning to New York by a slow
steamer from Buenos Ayres. The pas
sengers were few, and the chief end of
their existence seemed to be to kill
time pleasantly. Among other things,
we played poker, and the most en-
thusiastic devotee of the game was
beautiful Spanish woman, who seemed
not to care whether the little curly
headed god Of chance favored or OPP
posed her
AS the end Of the voyage approach
ed the inevitable happened, for you
never can run a series of these contests
without working up the sensational.
The woman had been 4 loser. and so
had the dark-skinned man from Colon
bia who posed as an interesting invalid.
1t was the merchant from New York
seconded by the diplomat on his way
TO Washington that had induced the
innovation of jackpots, just for that
evening. No one had suffered serious
", and we agreed on just one more
round
7 dealt. The diplomat opened for
500. The woman tilted il another hun
dred, and no one dropped out. When I
offered to help the hands no one drew
q card. Every player stood pat, and
five people joined in a frozen laugh,
While all looked puzzled. Not being
believer in miracles, l laid down four
aces and looked on. When the betting
was done the woman raked III $1,000 on
a royal flush, beating a straight or
straight flush in every other hand.
Then she suddenly grasped a hand
kerchief on the knee of the invalid,
threw it upon the table and exposed q
deck Of cards. With wonderful deftness
he had wrung III a cold deck while pre-
tending 10 cut the cards on my deal.
She alone saw it, and throwing the
money to me, asked me to give each
player his share In giving 1t TO you
she added Il earn the right to ask
favor Say nothing about the hateful
incident AS to what was behind 1t
ALL you know just as much as do
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