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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12

this city by his son Charles The latter
writes letter to his uncle, ex-Corner
McCollister, saying that the greatest re-
spect was shown TO the memory of the
deceased The Montezuma Democrat Of
March 3. says:
The remains of Mr.. White arrived
here Saturday evening and his funeral
took place Sunday in the opera house,
conducted by Rev. Z. c. Brooks, as
sisted by Revs. Maclaughlan, Meyer
and Mcclure. Wisner Post G. A. r. and
the Odd Fellows had charge of the
funeral The opera house was crowded
TO its utmost capacity by our citizens,
who had come TO pay their last respects
to the departed and give comfort and
consolation TO the Borrowing ones. The
Eali was prcfusely decorated and the
floral offerings we're many and beauti-
ful.
The bereaved family and relatives
have the most profound sympathy OF all
our people in this time OF their sadness
and grief.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
CALL Is ISSUED
Republican Delegate Convention to be Held
In This City.

The following call has been issued by
| the city Republican central committee:
A delegate convention of the Repub-
| lican- OF the city of Wichita. will be
held in Garfield hall on Thursday, the
lstn day OF March, 1897. commencing at
10 O'Clock a. m, for the purpose OF nom
mating candidates for the following Of
fees, to-wit:
Mayor. city attorney, city clerk, city
treasurer. three justices OF the peace.
and three eonstabies, to be voted for at
the election 20 be hsld in the city of
Wichita, Kansas. on Tuesday, the 9Th
day OF April, 1897. Immediately after
the adjournment Of said convention, the
delegates from each OF the various
wards OF the city of Wichita will meet
at the same place in a separate cOnven-
ton for the purpose Of nominating can
didates for councilmen and members Of
the hoard OF education from their re-
spective wards The basis OF represen-
tation in said convention shall be one
delegate for each twenty votes, or major
portion thereof. cast for Hon. Chester /.
Long al the election In November, 1885.
Under this spnoTtionment the various
wards are entitled TO the following Pep
resentatiOn, to-wit:
FIRST ward .s-..-.....s ..............- Il
second Ward ........ .....----.-..--.. -
InlFd ware ...-.......'. ......-.....- -
Fourth ward ............. ....--...... q
Fifth ward ............ ....-.......... i
SIXtp ward .-.-. .-----.....-.---.--.. y
The central committee for the ensuing
year shall De chosen by the delegates
OF this convention selecting one central
committeeman from each voting pre-
cinct of the different wards.
The primaries for choosing delegates
fer said convention shall be held OF the
18TH DAY OF March. 1897, between the
hours of p. N. and z. n, a the fol-
loving pisces, tO-wit: First ward. Nam
moth stables. On South Main street. be-
tween Douglas avenue and William
street: Second ward. a. 213 North Main
street: Third ward. Eagle barn, on To-
peka avenue. between First and Second:
Fourth ward. corner OF Oak and Law
renee: Fifth ward Martinson block.
Douglas avenue, West Side: Sixth ward.
corner OF Ida and Douglas.
All ballots are 10 be printed or plain
white paper, OF uniform size, 70 be ap-
proved by the chairman. secretary and
treasurer OF the city central committee.
All Republicans shall be entitled 10 vote
al said primaries. BY order Of City Cen
trail Committee. II. 7. DEDRICk,
:. ". JONES Chairman.
Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
At Request OF Defendants, Which Suits the
ProsecutioU

The preliminary examination OF Art
Ingram was called in Justice Jones
court yesterday, but on account OF cir
cumstances it was continued until Sat-
urday at 10 o'clock. The continuance
was asked by the defense and was
equally agreeable 10 the prosecution, in
asmuch as Mrs. White and her son are
still absent at Montezuma, Ia, attend
ing the obseqaies OF the man who was
the victim OF the accused parties. Art
Ingram expects 10 be acquitted without
trouble notwithstanding the evidence
against him. Whether ne mas any evil
dence on which 10 base his confidence re-
mains 10 be seen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MOZART

MOZART CONSERVATORY RECITAL
In Sedgwick Music hall tonight viii be
rendered a program which promises to
be an event in the musical and literary
circles OF the city. In too many cases
the teachers OF music and elocution are
negligent in giving recitals and thus pre-
ssnting 10 the parents Of pupils and the
public in general the talent Of their
charges.
Even il the pupils are brilliant musi-
clans or accomplished readers they are
not given means OF exercising their abIl-
ties before an audience, and are there
fore unable 10 make an impression COM
mensurate with their talent
In order to overcome this defec: the
Mozart Conservatory presents each
month recital participated in by both
pupils and instructors This. in addition
10 assuring an excellent program, is Of
great benefit to the pupils as they can
thus study the methods Of their more
experienced teachers
The March recital will be a brilliant
example OF the success Of this method.
The program is without doubt the best
given in Wichita for many seasons. In
addition TO the musical and literary num-
bers, which will include violin solos by
Prof. D. W. Pitts. the laughable little
comedy "a Happy Pair" viii De render
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. \. B. Lynds, both
of whom are finished artists, who have
had an extended experience upon the pro
fessional stage. An admission fee OF 10
cents will be charged TO defray expenses.
WICHITA MUSICAL CLUB.
The first concert of the Wichita Mu-
steal club for the season of 1869 VIII be
given in Sedgwick Music hall Friday ev-
ening. March 19.The club viii be assisted
by Miss Dora Woods, vocalist. Mr.. Pitts,
violinist. To these attractions will be
added varied program Of choral and
ensemble instrumental work. Those
who have enjoyed the free public recitals
of the club during the past season know
what fine programs are arranged by the
CLUB and will avail themselves OF the op-
portunity 10 hear another and better
program. Do not forget the date and
place.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12

". H. Cochran who resides near
Greenwich, Kan, came into town yes
terday al near noon with a tale OF woe.
He told Sheriff Cone thar he had been
assaulted and robbed at 8 o'clock on :he
night previous, while driving his team
from the city toward his home, the as
sault being made, according to Coch-
rams statement, when he was seven
miles out Of town at a cross roads.
Cochran is administrator Of the estate
OF James Estese, deceased, and on We'd
nesday received 1854 40 from the sale Of
property. TO be distributed among the
heirs Of the estate according to law.
He claims that while driving out IN
the Plutonian darkness two men climb
ed into the rear end Of his wagon and
commanded him 70 ho'd up his hands.
He turned in his seat and delt the first
intruder a blow. Waicl caused The
stranger 10 stagger back and fall out Of
the wagon. The team started 10 run
and Cochran finally refined them in.
Thinking he had probably caused the
death Of man, he turned the team and
drove back On reaching the spot of
the attack he was ASA uited (while out
az his wagon making Investigations
and in an encounter he received an up
per-eut lick on the chin which put him
10 sleep. He lay from p. m. till l
o'clock in the morning before regaining
consciousness. Then he found the team
gone and five hundred dollars, together
with a check for nearly a hundred dol
lars On Cochran's arrival in the city
yesterday the sheriff and police authori-
ties began to bestir themselves with
commendable activity.
Cochran IS unable 10 give any descrip-
ton of his assailant, but has left at
police headquarters a description OF his
team Of mares. a gray and a brown.
Whatever may be the result Of the rob-
berry, in a financial sense the heirs of
the estate will suffer no loss, as Mr.
Cochran's bondsmen are amply able and
responsible.
There is a pAculisrify about this case
that causes officers 10 wink the other
eye" but Mr.. Cochran Will get justice,
and 1t is hoped, viii recover his lost
0roper-y
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
COMES OUT AHEAD
C0UHTER CLAIM OF ]. Z, RUSH Is
SUSTAINED.
First National Bank Of Kansas City Prac-
ticaliy Accused of Being Guilty of Sharp
Practice-Case Is Over the Disposal Of
Some Col,steral Which Mr.. Rush had
Gives In security Upon His Note-Note
Went to Protest and the Bsnk Trans
ferred the Collateral to Its Janitor ut .
Very Low Rate.

In the United States court yesterday
the case OF ]. <. Rush vs. the First Ma
tional bank of Kansas City, was decid-
ed, sustaining the counter claim brought
by Mr.. Rush against the bank.
Some time ago Mr.. Rush borrowed
$3.50 from the Kansas City institution.
giving as security sixty-four shares in
the FRS National bank OF Dighton, and
ten shares in the First National bank
OF Ness City. When the note fell due
Mr. Rush was unable TO meet II and the
bank, instead of selling the collateral &C
cording 10 law, transferred it 10 their
janitor. Richard Allen. purporting 10
having sold il 10 him for a consideration
Of $40
Mr. Rush filed counter claim agains.
the bank for the amount which they
claimed was still due and this was sus-
tanned. the decision as rendered holding
that the bank by thus doing mad indulg
ed liz a little sharp practice.
The case was begun on Wednesday az
ternoon and a few witnesses examined.
Charles Blood Smith and Clifford Hell
stead OF Topeka managed the case for
Mr.. Rush, while Mr.. Strother of Kansas
City and Mr.. Holmes OF this city were
the attorneys for the bank.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12

tendance IS desired as there viii be bu-
siness of importance. N c. High, re-
corder.
There will be a caucus Of the Repuoi-
cans Of the West Side on Saturday even
ing, March Is, for the purpose OF noHin-
ating candidates for councilman. school,
board and 10 name twelve delegates 10
the convention which viii nominate city
ticket.
The EpEorth League OF the Emporia
avenue II. E church Will give 2 coSweb
social this evening al the residence OF
Miss Birdie Wonderly, 2ST South Law
renee avenue Members and friends %
the church invited. Refreshments sery-
ed free Of charge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
GOVERNMENT WILL ACT
An Order Issued and Testimony to be
Taken.

As Is well known 10 the readers OF the
Eagle suit was brought by the inter
state commerce commission on the ad-
Justmenc Of basic rates from the Mis-
souri, river against the Missouri Pacific
railroad. The case has been hanging
fire. for various and sundry reasons.
An Eagle reporter sought brief inter
view with United States District A.
t0rney Perry last evening and was re-
eeived very courteously. His first inter
r0g8ci0n was:
Mr.. Perry. viii the case Of the United
States vs. the Missouri Pacific railroad
come NJ at this term Of the United
States circuit court?''
NE, il cannot be reached during this
term We have secured an order and
the taking Of testimony viii begin in a
few days The issue Is Joined. and We
snail proceed as soon As possible"
Has the government appointed a spe-
cisl attorney 20 prosecute the ca -
Yes. sir, and the government Mil Be
ably ranressn ted .
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
CHENEY PEOPLE EXCITED
They VIII Not Tolerate a Dram shop In
Any shape

The Cheney parties arrested for mali
cious trespass, and who are under bond
in the sum Of 500 each 20 appear for
trial before Justice Jones next Tuesday,
are l. l. McHenry, mayor OF Cheney:
Wesley Palmer. Charles Rankin and ".
L Kimble The parties are accused OF
having torn down house in their resent
menJ against a joint keeper in Cheney.
The affair has caused great excitement
IN that town. The people sre divided in
their sentiments, OF course. but one gen
Ieman of Cheney said yesterday:
1t matters Tot how the trial may g.
there is one thing certaiR-;here can Dc
no joint conducted hereafter in Cheney
From Barney o'Connor's experience.
any man who would attempt 70 start q
dram shop in that town would be an
opaque ehunap- The sentiment % a
community in such matters il para
mount law and should be respected.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

There viii be rehearsal for the Little
Tycoon" this evening AZ - sharp.
Regular meeting % Wichita chapter
No. 81 R. A NJ tonight. Work Fun
attendance desired
There VIII - service al g. johns
church this morning a. 1870 and ?. m
literary service IN ih= morning and
short service in the afternoon. All IL
vited-
Peerless Lodge No. IS. D. Of H. VIII
hold its regular session n Peerless asu
Friday evening. March - A full al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
A DISPLAY SUGGESTED
A Prominent Manufacturer Wants Oas
Here.

The merchants and manufacturers Of
Kansas City are moving in concert for a
Home Product display, and this leads
Mr.. ]. Z. Howard of the Union mills to
suggest one for Wichita. A commodi-
GUS building could be secured and a
display made by Wichita merchants.
manufacturers and producers that
would be entertaining TO home people
and advertise Wichitas business i'm
portance to the outside world. The sug-
gestion is a good one and the Eagle will
be pleased TO record any tangible action
taken 10 secure such display.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
Ed. l.. Campbell Explains II,
To the Editor Of me Eagle.

To the Editor OF the Eagle
I wish 20 correct statement made IL
the columns OF this paper Tuesday morn
ing concerning The Campoell-Offenstein
case on the West Side on Sunday last
I wish 70 state and have the puoIic IN
dsrs1ani ii was neither beer bottle nor
Vas there any whisky in the bottle. Il
Vas merely an accident and thar was
no il-feeling OF the part 81 either. Yours
truly. Ed. L CAMPBELL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system n a gentle and
truly beneficial manner. when the spring
time comes. Use the true and perfect Tenl-
sdy. Syrup d Figs One hostile XII an
swsr for all the family and costs only -
cents; the large size 81 Bay ths geau-
inc. Manufactured BY me California Fig
Syrup Company only. and fer sale by al
druggists
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
THE FUNERAL OF L j. WHITE
he is Honored bv the People Who Kne,
Nun Best

l. J White, who was killed by Art
Ingram IN the Missouri Pacific yards
some zen days ago, was buried last sur
day az MonJezuma. iowa, his old home,
Ills remains were accompanied from
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
He Complains of the Walks

To the Editor OF the Eagle
The sidewalks On South Marks, street
ara in miserable condition. Can't the
city 90 something fer a suffering public?
/ start 10 my work every morning be-
fosc daylight and am compelled % walk
IN the street, mud or no mud L is
tough on A SUBSCRIBER.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
Real Esfsse Transfers.

FURNISHED BY the Wichita Ahs;rac:
and Land Company. II. II. Dubois. ao-
strscto-l
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Anna II Gsrvsy qcd 10 - 5-S :
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12
TOOK HIS MONEY
Or RATHER MONEY OF HEIRS OF
AN ESTATE

Another Case OF Hoid-Up Comes Toddling
Along-Mr. w. ii. Cochran, Who had
Money Belonging to Heirs, Says He Was
Held Up on the Highway, Knocked Out
and Robbed-Put to a Five-Hour Sleep
by an Upper-Cut on tho Chin-Team Also
Gone-Bondsmen of Cochran Good for
all Losses.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-12

C H. Fisher of Wooster. o'lia. WAS
visitor in The city yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
PAsADEN.rS ROARING LION.

Ranchman Bates' Desperats Fight on
the MoMntains1de.
LOS ANGELES. CAL. May 2O.-Almo ost
within sight of Pasadena a ranchman
named C. B. Bates had a desperate fight
with a mountain lion yesterday, and
came out of the affray second best.
Though he escaped with his life, he has
some scars to show for his adventure.
Bates, whose home is at Lamanda Park,
had been In the mountains for few
days hunting, and at daylight yesterday
morning he found the game for which he
was not prepared.
While proceeding alone down Millard
Canyon he left the regular trail to take
shorter one, and, as he was in the act of
clam bering over pile of loose rock, his
blanket roll caught on the limb of tree.
causing him to lose his balance and fall.
Despite his efforts to save himself he
rolled down the steep slope about hun
dred feet, bringing up in q cul de sac
thickiy grown with underbrush.
The pocket in which he found himself
was difficult to emerge from, and before
he could begin to reascend he found him.
self in the clutches of large mountain
lion that instantly showed his had temper
Both man and beast were frightened,
and thetight that ensued was not so much
for conquest as for chance to escape.
Bates had no weapons but his hands
and the stones that lay in reach and Wit b
these he combated the teeth and claws of
the brute.
As both combatants were anxious to
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
CAPTAIN Peco of Nevada City was elected


lieutenant.
Interest now centers in the demonstra-
ton on Saturday (Kings County day..
The tracks of the Valley road are now
almost com pleted in this city. Larte
forces of men have been kept hard at
work. and even the sidetracks and ''Y"
are in place The engine of the construc-
ton train and the caboose have already
been done up in flags and bunting in an
ticipation OF the big holiday.
The party of Mexican bull-fghters who
are to figure in the programme of diver
sons on Saturday arrived to-day. The
grounds where the fight is to take place
are just outside of town. where tribunes
have been elevated capable of seating
1900 people. The corral, pens and shoots
are all built of heavy planks as though a
real fight with real bulls was anticipated,
but it is und erstood that no wea pons will
be used and there will be no bIood-letting.
1t is understood that there will be two
trains run from Stockton on Saturday,
one arriving in the morning and another
at about noon.
The militia will arrive in the morning,
two companies from Stockton and one
from Merced.
The festivities will begin with salute
OF zoo guns at sunrise and an exhibition
by the fire department in the morning. A
grand industrial parade and the bull-hght
will take place in the afternoon and
bicycle parade at night.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
LOS ANGELES EPiScOPALIAKS
Reports to tho annual Convention of the
Diocese Show tho Church to Be
in Good co1dIfion

w OOO0 IOHOUjOH.
LOS ANGELES. CAL, May 2O-The
first annual convention of the diocese of
Los Angeles, now being held here, de-
velops the fact that the Episcopal church
in Southern California is in good condi.
ton.
The convention was largely attended
to-day. Right Rev. Bishop Johnson pre-.
sided, and the financial reports of the
various franchises of the church were sub
mitted and approved.
The report of the Board af Missions
showed 761 communicates, 76 baptisms,
% marriages, 81 burials, 1916 public
services, Ala celebrations of the holy
comm union; receipts of m issions, $4,000 81 :
aid receipts Of the board, $2S14 78; total,
$11. .305 So. The expenditures were $8941 SO !;
aid expenditures of board, $2639 90, max
ing total of $11.581 81.
A resolution was offered that the board
of missions OF the diocese of Los An
geles be constituted an auxiliary board of
general missions for the purposes out
lined in the resolution.
The report of the finance com mittee re.
lated that but $242 remains unpaid of the
assessment upon the Pasadena mission.
The Bishops salary being already fixed
at $4,000, the salaries of the secretary and
treasurer only remain to be fixed
These are set as before at $lO0 each.
Other expenses of the diocese should not
exceed $500, SO the total diocesan expenses
Tor the coming year should not exceed
$500.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-21
ROBERT MILLS ESTATE.
His Widow appointed Administratrx BY
tho San Mateo Cour:, but a Con-
test is Ex0ected

test is Expected
REDWOOD CITY, CAL, May 2O.-Rob.
ert Mills, who recently died at Belmon
in this county, left an estate the value of
which is estima ated all the way from $780,
600 to $500, ,0OC.
This consists mostly of real property
situated in San Mateo County and in the
City of San Francisco. Besides this there
are thousands of dollars represented by
promissory notes and mortgages.
Mrs. Miranda Mills. surviving widow of
deceased, filed petition for letters of ad.
ministration upon the estate, no will hav-
ing been found, and letters were:granted
to her this morning upon her giving q
bond in the sum of $125 900.
The petition alleges that, SO far as pc
titioner knows, the heirs of deceased are
herself and two sisters Miss Ann Scho-
field and Mrs. Rachel Hill, both of Ian.
cashire, England-and nephews OF de-
ceased named Taylor, residing in Grafton.
Pa.
The petitioner AYERS that she was mar
ried to Robert Mills i'll San Jose in the
year 1891 and that to the best of her
knowledge Mr.. Mills had never been mar
ried before, but Notwithstanding this ia ct
it is pretty well known that there will be
a contest for part of his estate BY those
who claim to be children of the deceased.
Deceased came to this country in early
days and soon after settled in this countv
where he resided up to the time of his
death. He was at one time q manufacturer
of glass in San Francisco, and about the
first work that he did which brought him
into prominence and placed him on the
way TO fortune was the glazing in the
Palace Hotel.