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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
NEW HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS.

JOHN T. BUCHANAN AND JOHN q. WIGHT TO BIZ
CONFIRMED TO-DAY.
At the special meeting Of the Board or Educa-
ton this afternoon 1t is practically certain that
the nomination OF John IT. Buchanan and Johh w.
Wight TO be principals of two OF the new hish
schools will be confirmed. Three nominations
were made by the Board of Superintepdehts ias'
week. the third being that Of Evander Childs.
princlpal of one OF the grammar schools in this
city The action of the superintendent was IN
the nature of a compromise. as several OF them
are understood to have been strongly In favor OF
filling all the new places by the promotion OF men
now connected with the New-York public school
system Others were In full sympathy with the
members of the High School Committee OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
SEARCHING FOR FUGITIVE PRISONERS.

Phoenix, Ariz.. May 1l.-Four posses are search
Ing for the three prisoners who escaped from the
Prescott Jail Sunday, shooting two officers in
their flight. Norris. the young Assistant District
death has greatly infamed tho public feeling
against the fugitives This feeling Is intensified on
account OF the passage by the Legislature of law
which virtually acquits all murderers where the
crimes were committed prior to the passage of the
law. Two prisoners now in Jail here. who had been
convicted and sentenced TO death. afterward had a
new trial granted by the Supreme Court; and an
other whose trial has not yet taken place will DO
cleared through the operation OF this law. Tho
new law defined murder and provided punishment.
and all former laws were repealed without a
ing clause. excepting the cases then pending From
forty to fifty members have been committed In this
county during the last six seven years without
ATtreno punishment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
NO STATE CONVENTION.
AT LEAST MIR. PLATT DOESN'T WANT
ONE-MR. LAUTERBACH MAY TAKE
A VACATION IN EUROPE


Senator Plat did not return to Washington yes
terday as It was understood was his Intention
when he came here OH Monday, but deierreo h'
departure until to-day. He has found many thihss
out of gear in the local machinery that neeoeo MS
personal skill to adjust The differences which eN-
list between the Senator's lieutenans on the oppo-
site side Of the East River as to the best melhous
for conducting the Greater Ncw-York campaign
gives him much anxiety In conversation Win
Jacob Worth and Sheriff ButtinP In the course OF
the day Mr.. Platt set his face hard against the
scheme for a State Convention this year, holding
that II would be unwise and unnecessarily expeh-
sve to call such convention with only Judge
OF the Court OF Appeals to nominate.
Mr. Plat has State Committee now, made up
exactly 10 silt him. while the meeting or ota'e
convention would entail the choosing OF a new
State Committee. The right kind OF delegates all
over the State have TO be chosen 10 insure the
proper running of the convention. and although this
looks easy enough to people the outside 1t Is no
holiday job, Mr.. Plat has many time had rea-
to realize. 1t means not only a lot OF tr9upie
tors privaTe Office to every ward district and town
heller in the State who may think 1t an opportunss
an ms to o ske fST na M
planned that he saw no reason Tor r Ga tar resoI
tons which could be done just as wei ny tns 9 2
vention coud pass all the necessary platforms re-
CURED. ,, ,. ,,,.. ., ,b,s
time is Edward Lauterbach's renewed WISH 10
retire from the presidency Of the Republican
County Committee. Mr. Plat had several rsad talks hiNs
with Mr.. Lauterbach yesterday ana urged MN
TO retain his present place. He will gee Mr..
i.auterbach again the subject to-day. The latter
said that he was mpeled TO resign by the serious
ndisposon of his wife, who is only now recover
ing from a severe Illness His own health, 100; ne
said had become greatly impaired Mr.. Platt
suggested that a trip TO Europe might be good
thing for both Mr.. and Mrs. Lauterbach, with the
understanding that the president OF the Couny
Committee should return to New-fork III time LOT
the fall campaign. II was said last evening that
this arrangement would probably be made ana tn h
Mr Lauterbach would remain at the head OF the
committee 81, uo..
company directors yesterday. Altogether. lie had
a busy time Of IL all day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
MUCH DAMAGE FROM FOREST FIRES.

White Earth. MINI. May n.--Heavy forest fires
arc raging in the pine belt, about eighteen miles
east OF the agency. and considerable damage Is
being done to timber party of men were sent
from here 70 save the Government sawmill 20
miles east OF here. They have returned. and report
that the Government saw, shingle and planning
mills completely destroyed. despite all efforts
to save them. The narrowly escaped with
their lives. The fire cut them off from their horses
camps were also burned. with outfits of logging
Hleighs, etc. Tho Indian susar-camps this side
rainfall does not come the whole country Will
DO on fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
DIED IN HUDSON STREET HOSPITAL

Joseph Levy. forty-five years old. died In the Hud-
con Street Hospital yesterday morning He
taken 10 that institution Monday from the
Stevens House, at No. q Broadway. suffering from
hemorrhage of the lungs. Mr. Levy was guest at
the stevens House for about five weeks. In his
pocket was found travelling card dated June lS
iSq6 showing him 10 be member OF the Wine,
Liquor and Beer Dealers Association Of the State
of New-York
There we're several letters from Justice Morgan
7 O'Brien addressed my Dear joe" In one refer
encs IS made TO some property which Judge O Brien
was handling for Levy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
WANAMAkER'S
THE CONDENSER

of Store News packs the following
texts. They could be expanded
to fill this whole newspaper page:
Prices on Paris Capes are divided by two
this moning-just half
Black Dress Garntures that were s1.5o
to $40 yesterday are reduced. 81 to &c to-
day.
Silk and Linen Chiffon, sold all season Il
75c, to-day 45c.
Striped Organizes, until recently csc,
now 12Ec. New designs
Splendid collections of Limoges, English
and American China and porcelain Dinner
Sets are offered to-day at great bargains.
China Toilet Sets, 1925, 81. so and 50. rs;
reduced from 90, SO. so and $3.50. Positive
bargains.
Millinery decorations-black Parrots, zoe;
Rejan Wings lSc a pair; each worth
double.
Women's Shirt Waists, SOC, 75c and 81.
Worth half more-inany double.
Dress Silks, Habuta very wide, 4oe;
black figured India, 65c; are rare bargains.
Women's Shoes. Chrome tanned kid
skin has no oil, therefore does not heat, and
Is porous. We use it in our Oxford Ties
all popular shapes; 81 and 50.
Her MaestyS Corset. Unique. Steel
ribs that always retain their shape. Graceful,
comfortable. An expert demonstrators here
to assist in fitting them.
Mems all-silk Scarfs, Ties and Bows. s5c,
8 for 81. Remarkably cheap.
Furs stored. Insured against damage by
fire and moths at trilling cost.
For further and very important
particulars see evening papers.
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co,
Broadway. 4th ave.. 9th and 10th SIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
CONFERENCE OF REPUBLICANS.

A conference OF the Republicans OF the XXVII1th
Assembly District held last evening at the
clubhouse Of the Patriotic Republican Club NO. 24S
East Seventy-eighth-st. Benjamin Oppenhemer pre-
sided and Carl T. Schmitt acted secretary. A
resolution was offered by Frank 3. Matthews and
adopted unanimously authorizing Mr.. Oppenheimer
to represent the conference at ali meetings concern
ing the campaign against Tammany About two
months ago resolutions were adopted by the club
recommending the union Of all elements opposed
to Tammany Hall. IN order 10 effect its defeat at
the coming election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
THE CALUMET DISTILLERY SOLD.

Chicago. May lin accordance with the oras''
OF the Court Receiver John McNulta OF the DIS.
tining and Cattle Feeding Company to-day sol"
the Calumet disiery. part OF the assets OF 'no
old Whskey Trust. The price paid for the pan. -
$4,000 for which II was knocked down 10 LsaS
MAYER who represents as attorney the reossahsaa-
ton OF the trust The only other bidder was a, -.
Caravan. who represented several brewing m's''
ests In the city. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
PRESIDENT ANGEL AGAIN IN ANN ARBoR.

Ann Arbor Mich. May n-Presiient Ansen ar
rived from Washington to-day lie declines w
cay anything about his instructions as Mh's'., ~
rnr,,ay M ahout the situation there. Said he: my
o,no,n,ment is for four years. and u ! 70.
turn here shall have to resign .ne m,ss Wishes
r me =" 90 to Turkey as soon as possible
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
AN INHERITANCE TAX LAW UPHELD.

Springfield H.. May 1.-The Illinois Supreme
Court to-day decided the Inheritance Tax law
passed by the State Legislature two years ago TO
be constitutional. reversing the decision OF the
lower court. The law provides for "A graduated tax
all nheritances OF value OF over 1900 and n
test made on the estate Of John b. Drake
formerly proprietor OF the old Grand Pacific Hotel.
who left properly estimated at 100000. The care
will probably be carried to the Federal Supreme
Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12
FOTR NEW HIGH SCHOOLS.

A NEW LAW WHICH LET'S THE CITY BOR-
ROW ,s5oo,ooo FOR THAT OBJECT.
Albany. May u-Governor Black has signed AS
.orhv,an Auatin,s hill authorizing New York City
to make an additional bond issue Of s25ooo Tor the
erection and equipment OF four high schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-12

The cargo OF the Mallory Line steamer Leona,
In which thirteen lives were lost by Are on last
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26

The plans and specifications for the
new depot OF the st. Louis and San
Francisco railway will be completed the
fore part OF the coming week. The
plans for the freight house are now COM
pleted. The contracts for all the work
home people.
Ever since the Frisco road has been
running into Wichita they have used
the depot Of the Santa Fe. They now
propose to erect their own station which
viii be done within the next six months.
They will discontinue the use of the
Santa Fe tracks entirely. AS it is now.
they enter the city from the east and
back down TO the Douglas avenue depot
by turning on the Y which is between
Pine and Oak streets, passing over
Washington avenue.
When all arrangements are completed
they will use the tracks Of the Kansas
Midland which is part of the Frisco
system. The location for the new pas
senger depot has not as yet been de-
cidcd on but it is thought that 1t will
be located on the corner of Mosley and
Douglas. The site for the freight house
has been chosen. II will be on Mosley
avenue between William and English.
The road will have 1000 feet of ground
extending from Douglas to Morris ave-
nue., which will be filled with side tracks
and switches. The road already owns
the ground with the exception of twelve
lots which are now condemned under
the right Of eminent domain. The ap
praisers will probably be named by
Judge Dale next week. Should the orig
inal property owners accept the ap
praisement, work will commence imme-
diately. But should the property own
ers appeal 10 a higher court, il may
stop the work for a few weeks. AL
though il is possible that the road will
go right ahead, which the right OF do
main entities them to do.
The ties and steel rails have already
been ordered, some ties being already
on the ground. The property is espe-
cially adopted for railroad yard and
il will be one of the best and most COM
modious yards in the city.
There has been considerable talk in
railroad and financial circles regarding
the extension of the Frisco further west.
Though there is nothing positively de-
finite. there seems to be a well founded
runor current that the road will extend
its lines into Colorado IN the near fut-
ure. Whether the road extends it's line
west or not, it is positive fact that the
two depots will be built. The contracts
will be let by Mr.. Homan, in the Sedg-
wick block next week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
BEAUTIFUL HEADGEAR
Messrs. Wallenstein & Cohn Give Their
Millinery Opening Yesterday.

The millinery display of Wallensteiu
& COIN, which began yesterday after
noon, and which will continue the rest
Of the week, was perhaps the finest ever
exhibited 10 the wondering eyes OF the
ladies OF this city. The large apartment
which is devoted exclusively TO millinery
was one complete mass of beautiful
headgear. There was every conceiva-
bic shape and style, together with colors
of all descriptions, with their varying
shades. The counters were full, the
showcases. were packed and stored
away from sight were countless hats
and bonnets. They were perfect dreams
OF loneliness and beauty, and they called
forth rapturous exclama tons from the
ladies.
The store was handsomely decorated
for the occasion. Here and there were
magnificent piano lamps. adorned with
their many colored shades. Potted
plants, with perfume arising from the
blooms, could be seen in apprcpri-
ate places. In the center of the store
was pyramid of ported plants with
lilly or a geranium bud thrustng out
its head from among the green leaves.
The store was one living throng of
people all the afternoon. 1t seemed 10
the reporter that each lady was vieing
with the other 10 get a glimpse of some
particular beauty of hat. The flowers
with which the hats were trimmed were
50 natural that they could not be dis
tinguished from the genuine. The COM
binations which Miss Wigs, the head
trimmer, effects, are simply gorgeous.
Miss Wigs spent three weeks in New
York this season and on her return
brought back the very latest styles
which are being worn by the bon-ton of
New York and Paris
Each lady who visited the opening
yesterday was served with delicious ice
cream. Some idea OF the size of the
crowd can be gathered when il is known
that they served over $500 dishes.
Throughout the afternoon the Copeland
brothers dispersed some very sweet mu-
sic on the guitar and mandolin.
By their attentiveness to details and
conservative business methods, with po-
lite and oblging clerks and the superior
class of goods. together with the latest
styles in everything, Messrs. Wallen-
stein & Cohn have today one OF the Iarg-
est houses in the southwest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
ESCAPE OF WICHITA MAN
Has an Exciting Time at South Haven Over
n Hog

The Wellington Mail says: +. T. Ward
was brought up from South Haven town
snip this afternoon by Constable James
Cronkhite under arrest for threatening
the life OF Chas. Dorsey of Wichita. Mr.
Dorsey, who has been buying hogs at
South Haven. purchased one Of Ward
yesterday and this morning Ward sent
word 70 settle with him According 10
Wards story, Dorsey refused either TO
pay for the hog what ne promised to
pay or return the hog into Wards pos
session. Ward says he went back home
and got his gun, determined 10 have his
money for the hog. When he accosted
Dorsey the second time, he drew his
gun from the scabbert, but did not point
1t al Dorsey. This is his story.
Dorsey, on the other hand. claims that
the hog was not rs represented and that
he told Ward to go and get his hog,
which he refused 10 do and threatened
violence. Dorsey had Ward arrested
this afternoon by Constable Cronkhite,
accompanied by Dorsey himself and b.
r. Boon Of South Haven. The county al
torney is Investigating the merits OF the
case this afternoon.
Mr.. Dorsey was formerly resident
OF this city. His opinion is that Ward
is not in his right mind, IS he has proven
himself dangerous on several OCCASIONS
before upon very small provocations.
Wards bond was fixed at $50 and the
case set for hearing Saturday at 10 a
m Ward was committed 10 jail In de-
fault OF bail
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
sUpr. HARTMAN REMEMBERED
Employees of the Southern Division Hon or
Their Former Chief.

The emp'tyes of the southern division
Of the Santa Fe railway have shown the
esteem ir which they hold their former
superintendent, G.. J. Hartman, by send
ins him a check for $500. IL was the in
tention a. first TO give him handsome
present but after the money was collect
ed it was thought best 10 give him the
money direct.
The letter Of trarsmittal was sent with
the cneck and was as follows:
Newton. Kan. March q, 1897.
&c. J. Hartman, Esq, Supt- Mexican Cen
trail Ry., Ell Paso, Tex.
Dear Sir-I have the honor to be au-
thorized by the employees of the southern
division of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railway. a list Of whose names
IS hereto attached, and who were your
associates for so many years. and en-
ployed Immediately under your kind ard
courteous management for the last few
years, 10 present you with this check in
token OF their friendship and esteem.
while il is true that you kept a close
check on us and called many OF US up
on the carpet 20 account for those
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
BACK FROM THE PEN
Ed. Kelly of Oklahoma and His Visit to
Kansas

Mr.. Ed Kelly OF Guthrie, O. T, for
merly and for many years city marshal
OF that city, was in town last night re-
turning from Lansing, Kan, where he
assisted in conveying a batch of Okla
homa prisoners. Among the prisoners
was Grover Huntley, convicted of MUIR
dering Dell Manning last year in Logan
county for the reason, ii is alleged, that
he was infatuated with Manning's wife
and thought if Manning was removed he
could marry tine widow. When the
deed was committed it was thought
that Mrs. Manning was a party to the
crime and she was arrested, but it soon
developed that she was probably inno-
cent and hence she was released.
Huntly was born and reared down at
Caldwell, in this state. and his parents
were quiet people, the father being much
engrossed with Grand Army affairs,
and the mother was much attached tn
the w. R. c. Both the father and
mother were quiet Christian people, and
they raised Grover for better end
than the Denitentiary
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
CITY IN BRIEF.

P. Walsh of Topeka is at the Carey.
D. W. Blaine of Pratt was at the Ca
rey last night.
Mrs. Fred Bentley is visiting friends In
Topeka this week.
Mrs. D. c. Foss OF Pratt was a cues
Of the Hotel Carey yesterday.
C, S. Chandler OF Medicine Lodge wa.
a visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Sam Forsha of Hutchinson was in
the city yesterday on business.
r. S. Steele of Ponca City was among
the visitors at the Carey yesterday.
J. w. Sale of Fort Wayne. Ind, was
doing business in Wichita yesterday.
C. D. Perry OF Englewood was in the
city. transacting business. yesterday.
W. H. Vols. a prominent stock man
OF Sumner county. was In town yesser-
day.
Mrs. ]. r. Shields has received $1,000
from the A. o. L. w, the amount OF IL
surance on her husbands life. =.
Judge Harper :. Cunningham OF Gu;h-
RE was in the city yesterday er route T.
Kansas City on legal business
c. N. Williams os Hutchlrson, he who
was PopuIist and repeated. was in the
city yesterday on legal business.
Mrs. Eva Jones Of Oklahoma City. ac-
companied by Gene Everest. Is visiting
her mother. Mrs J. E Mccormick.
Davidson and Case expect % move
their lumber yard IL The near future 70
the vacant lot diagonal from the govern
ment building.
Miss Lille Williams expects % leave
tomorrow for Colorado Springs. where
sne goes 70 accept position "a "a eslady
ii the Cash Bazaar OF that city.
o. H. Bentley returned yesterday nora
ing from Washington and Cloud COM
Ties. where ne has beer hunting Cd ey.-
denes in the Ingram murder Gaze
VIM Fichtler. who was taken sick a
Guthrie, o. 7. il IN first cas- health
again and is able 10 attend % bus.lsexs
He mad 10 make st0ut fight for MS
LIE.
Dick Plurkett wen; home las. night
putting in MS last hour II n. city VIII
Agent Delaney Of the Santa Fe. who.
Dick says. : one OF tie "sszIIss. guys
that ever left the territory.
Judge David Dale and Ed Goid5erz
returned yesterday from q four days
hunt They got III ducks and tho geese
This vas the story that was told about
the Corridors OF The court house yes.er-
day.
OCCASIONALLY worm turns and finds az
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
Are You Registered?
Today is the Last Day.

secured quarters il modest hotel for
500 day and concluded that ne could
hold out for thirty days. While there a
bunch of Kansas fellows met together
ard concluded to spring a Kansas man
for something. They hit upon Bristow
for fourth assistant postmaster general,
Accordingly they went TO Postmaster
General Geary and presented the matter
TO him.
Are ali YOU Kansans agreed upon
tnat?" asked Geary.
eve are" was the chorus.
"COme around some afternoon and I
viii talk 10 you about IT," said Mr..
Geary.
why not this afternoon?" asked Mr..
Locg.
ct VIII do first rate" said the postmas-
ter general.
IN the afternoon the thing was settled
and the crowd went over 10 the White
House to see the appointment made.
Are all you Kansans agreed on this?"
asked Mckinley.
we are was shouted If chorus, and
right then and there the appointment
was made.
Inside of twenty-four hours several
kicks came over the wires from Kansas.
hU. the president never saw them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
IN The PROBATE COURT
Judge Hsymaker Issued Several Marriage
Licences YESTERDAY

Probate Judge J. y. Haymaker did a
land office business yesterday. He is
sued several licenses to parties who re-
side in the country. They made the
usual request that their names be not
given gut for publication. as the did not
expect to get married for several days
II. a. Royse Of Mount Hope, brother Of
ex-Sherf Ben Royse. was granted a
license to wed Miss Minnie Cooper OF
kerlin. W. ". Graves and Miss Laura
\. Bensly, both of Mount Hope, obtain
Il q NcAnsa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
WHEAT NOT so GOOD
7. #. McCarty of Ponca CITY Says the Eagle
Was Misiuformed.

Mr.. T. F. McCarty Of Ponea City, o. T.,
is in Wichita this week looking after his
property interests here ard at Colwich.
He says that wheat in Oklahoma is big
enough to hide jack-rabbits, and that the
wide green fields are perfect picture,
enough TO make ones mouth water if he
hasn't a crop in. Mr.. McCarty thinks
the Eagle was misinforned on the Sedg-
wick county outlook. He says he has $50
acres of October planting near Co,wich
that he expects to plow UP and put in
corn. 1t is generally noticeable this
year that fields sown in October and No
vember and later are rather sorry COM
pared with the early work.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-26
THAT INTERNAL DOCKAGE LAW
Inspector Moro Says 1t is Very Injurious to
ha

A. &. Moore, live stock Inspector for
the south line Of Kansas. leaves this
morning for Amarillo, Texas, where he
will be stationed the next two years Mr.
Moore says the new law on the dockage
of hogs is very unsatisfactory TO the far
mers and doesn't work the way they ex-
pected it would.
When any understandable hogs are
brought 10 the buyer he cuts them cut
and the farmer, IL he car sell them al
al, has to take much lower rate. This
Mr.. Moore says besides being much more
clumsy for business purposes. is disap-
pointing TO the farmers, and the most of
them say they would rather have the
hoge Jumped in ali together and locked
for defections