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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29

Newest stock OF wall paper in the city;
latest designs and patterns and lowest
prices. Parrett & Friis, l53 North Main
street 1414t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29

The best way to Colorado Is over the
Santa Fe route. The fast train which
leaves Wichita at 345 p. m. arrives at
Colorado points the next morning. For
information call on or address
L. r. DELANEY. Agent.
Phone 13e Douglas Avenue Depot
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29

pupils do not regularly atterd school,
and there may possibly be reason for
that, inasmuch as in the same report
Mrs. Peavey presents some excellent pic.
lures of most of the public schools OF the
state.
In Colorado, probably as much as in
any OF the western states, it is not al
ways handy for young people TO GO
great distance to attend to their intel
lectual training, and, owing to certain
financial conditions, the schools cannot
be maintained where there are only a
few taxpayers scattered over a consid-
cradle area.
It must not be understood that COL
orado children have to secure their
learning in the open air and under the
blue skies of hearen, for In every coun-
~ Of the state there is at least one pub
lie schoolhouse. but such buildings as
they are might brighten the wits out OF
the ordinary schoolmarm Of the more
thickly-populated east. In many por-
tions OF the state money has been Law
ishly expended for modern school build
ings. but in some Of the outlying dis
tricts the schools in which the pioneers
had their children taught to read and
write still hold the fort. It is expected
that in a few years all this will have
been changed, and that the peculiar
dugouts and stockade buildings will
have been superseded by school build
ings with every modern convenience.
A few years ago, with the exception of
the large cities and towns, where
people were more heavily taxed, the
school buildings consisted mostly of
either dugouts or log huts. Many of the
log houses are still scattered over the
state, and there is still standing the
first ono erected within the borders
of what is now the state. This one
is in Montezupa county, and in the
light Of modern arrangements is looked
upon as q veritable relic. It consists of
q log house with four windows and one
door. the window now having panes Of
glass, something they did not possess
when the house was first erected. But
the most curious feature of this old
timer is the stockade which runs entire
ly around the building. It is made of
logs with their ends stuck IN the
ground, and here and there toles have
been cut through the solid logs. leaving
a place where the schoofteacher and
pupils could poke the muzzles of their
guns and shoot down the Indians, who
were practically in possession OF theter-
ritory. The stockade served long and
well as protection against theeavages.
st Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29

A man who viii go a block out of his way
20 shake hands with everybody he sees is
no better friend than some who hardly take
time TO speak.-W ashington Democrat.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29

ST. LOUIS EXCURSION VIA SANTA
FE X. r.
GYMNASTIc UNION. ST. LOUIS,
MAY Sill.
Rate. one fare for the round Trip. si3.i0.
Date. % sale May { and 5. with final re-
turn limit May Il. Call at Urion deoo.
passenger Office FOR full information,
L r DELANEY.
Phone i59. Agent.
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Western Passenger Agent.

Through tickets. baggage checked.
maps, time tables and full Information
about the Santa Fe Route and Frisco
Line can be obtained from their ticket
Office at Douglas avenue station. which
is open until 1910 p. m every day. Al
questions cheerfully answered
T.. p DELANEY Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29
REMEMBER WELL AND BEAR IH
MIND

That the Missouri Pacific railway 10 The
shortest and quickest route 70 al Colo
rado points. Leaves Wichita a. SIS
2. m. arriving a, Pueblo 30 Q. m. cos-
orsdo Springs go o. m. and Denver sc
II noon. One hour quicker than any
competitor. City t!cke: Office 1l$ North
Main street. Telephone I'll.
GENERAL STEAM SHIP ACEScE.
40. PAc. TICKET OFFICE.
IIs North Main Street.
w.chirs. Kansas
We can sell you through Railway ana
steamship tickets 10 al points In ne
world.
We are agents for ne soiiouinr rr.s
o. Ocean steamship eonpsniss. sn1 ks<,
the original tickets always On hand. o,
hat ucon purchasing Ne car hand them
g you az ouce.
Ansricsa L5s-Ssu York 20 South
anot0D.
American Llne-Pa.Asel2h,a 10 LIVER
POSI-
Archor Line-Sew York - cissro-.
cEnsrd Lrs-Ssv York 20 Liverpool
North German Lsoyc-Ssx Yorx -
SosIshs rsptons Bremen. Gezos. $sps-A.
Gibraltar. Austria. chsrs ara JaeAa
White Star L.as-Seu YORK % LIVER
poo. Caps Town. South x.slca sn1
sos;a American rcir.s
We also r.aks q specially CO c-.cas1
oceaa tickets, 50 ;sa. ssy csc desiring
% pay for tscket hsrs % bring oTer
thar trends from The Oh countries esn
G. % ssfsiy asa ehsspiy. We s:tsss %
the delivery % TIE sscks. 90 me ether
sd>. z T. ELECELEY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29
Cor. Main and Douglas. wichita. Kar
WICHITA TO ST. LOUIS.
IN SIXTEEN HOURS AND FIFTY
MINUTES VIA MISSOURI

The Kansas and Nebraska Limited"
train leaves Wichita daily at 2:lo p. m.
and arrives al St. Louis next morning a.
7:20. No need OF hurry!ng yourself to
catch morning train. Eat your dinner
at home. Take your afte--dinner nap,
after which you can take the Missouri
Pacific Flyer and reach ST. Louis for
breakfast. Same time as though you had
left on \ morning train. Quick time.
Elegant service. City Ticket Once ia
North Main street
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Fooled Again.

"Ah,"' said Mr.. knight Starr. the emo.
tional tragedian. as he came in sight OF
q farmhouse, 'smayhap this worthy
peasant will eiNe some refreshment for
the inner MANI What, no. there!"
The worthy peasant gazed at the
tragedian for amoment, and answered.:
"Yew burned fool, don't yew know .
pitchfork frum a hoe?"
And having thus spake, he disap-
peared within his abode.-Cincinnxtl
Enquirer.
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REMEMBER THIS:
THAT THE

SIN A y z 6OO i =
RUNS A TRAIN FROM WICHITA TO:
Kansas City :a.-.... hours. 70 minutes
Chicago in.......,.eS hours. minutes
Sc. Louis in..........15 hours. % minutes
Cincinnati in.........A hours, - minutes
Louisville in..-.....-el hours. IL minutes
Arriving at Cincinnati and Louisville
before noon
Time 10 al. points East and Southeast
correspoldingiy quick.
Most Popular Line 70 All Points
Phone 13s. L. r. DELANEY. Agent
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KANSAS CITY TO CINCINNATI
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS.

The Wabash railroad is now running
through cars to Cincinnati on their fast
mail train. leaving Kansas City at $50
every evening. making practically no
change OF cars from Kansas City to
Louisville. Cincinnati. Washington.
Baltimore and Philadelphia. and short
ening the time TO e.; above places from
FIVE TO eight hours. The Wabash is the
only line that does this
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29
ANY

ANY
OLD
TINE
You are going 10 any point
east. southeas, or south. i, VIII pay you TO
consult the Frisco line for rates. time
schedules, etc. 1870,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-29
Exchange Stables.

FINLAY ROSS, Mayor.
Attest: c. S. SMITH, City Clerk.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-09

mo, no." r cried; "i'tep that hand
DOWN." He saw hadhlm covered with
my revolver, and he obeyed my com
mand for the moment. But knew that
he was desperate man and would not
hesitate to throw his Life away in the
endeavor to escape. Therefore | hastily
followed up the advantage.
"Youll throw that pistol to me.
continued. INSTANTLY, you damned
villain, you murderer, or, as sure as
Heaven"
But my words were interrupted. He
had backed up against the door, his
eyes staring fxedly at me. There was
b movement of his arm, and l was about
to pull the trigger to forestall his pur-
pose of firing at me, when report
sounded out from behind him, as he
leaned against the wall and door, and
with a loud cry he sprang forward,
came down all in a heap, rolled over on
his back, and lay there, dead--dead, and
by his own murderous device for guard
ing his hiding place.
Hurried footsteps were crossing the
room above, and hastily took up new
position of defense,
"Stop!" l yelled, as the feet began to
descend. "The stairs are covered by my
pistol"
There was pause, and hurried con-
sultation upon the landing.
us that you down there, Mr.. Con.
wayP" inquired voice which recog-
nized.
"Yes, 1t is; and, as do not know
whether you are an enemy or q friend,
Mr.. Sonntag, guess won't run any
risk. You'd better stay up. You have
me in your power, penned up here in
this hole; but IL I've got to die some
one else goes with me-"
Again there was hurried CONVERSE
ton in low tones between Sonntag and
some other party, who I surmised was
Skinner.
Perhaps you will not object to my
approach, Nelson" a voice called out
as second pair of legs came down.
Eve are all friends, true friends" It
continued.
There was something so familiar in
the sound Of the voice that hesitated
In again uttering q remonstrance.
1--WE are all friends" the man said
again, as his head reached below the
level of the floor. Dim though the light
was upon the stuirs, I recognized him
Immediately, and with loud call
sprang toward him.
"Mr. Perryl Oh, thank God, you
have comel" / stepped unthlnlingly
on the plank at the bottom, and he
came down to me and grasped my hand.
Don't mind that. 1t cannot hurt
you" I remarked, as the warning voice
again sounded out, Just ms though it's
services were longer needed.
ITO be Concluded,)
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silence was about me.


With the utmost caution, lest the old
stairway should crealS under my weight,
descended. The instant my head
came below the level of the floor, a faint
streak Of light in the opposite wall
struck my eye. The painted door was
ajar.
Eagerly l continued downward UNI
til L came to the last step. Would the
voice sound again, and thereby give the
alarm? How could / avoid it2
Thought flies quickly when the mind
Is keyed up by excitement. I remem-
bered how on former occasions the
plank at the bottom had given way be-
meath my weight, and how the voice had
sounded Immediately after. Was there
some connection between the twoP
Could l avoid the voice by avoiding the
plank?
climbed over the balustrade and
reached the cellar floor ut the side OF
the stairs. To my intense satisfaction,
the silence remained unbroken.
After waiting few minutes, I was
about tocrosst to the door, when from the
room above came n sound which set my
heart wildly beating-the sound Of
footsteps moving cautiously across the
floor toward the stairway.
All seemed clear to me then. A trap
had been laid for me and L was caught
In it.
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fight. Kicking off my shoes, ] entered.
A shudder ran over me at the thought
Of again descending into the sepulchral
darkness, but there was not that horFi'
BILE fear, that unaccountable terror in
the thought, which had SO completely
demoralized my nerves on the former
occasions. was prepared now, was on
hot scent, the end of which promised
tangible result. At the same time, |
fully realized the danger. Twas alone,
single-handed, against knew not what
odds.
Gliding noiseiessly to the cellar-way,
L uaused and listened. Tomblike
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1897-09-09
CHAPTER XIV,

How did the bond which was stolen
from the Safety Security company
over year ago get into the cell
lar of an old country house be-
longing to former employee of the
bank? Who could have dropped it
there, and where were the rest? Was
a trap laid for me?
Sonntag, Skinner, Jackson, the un-
explained and curious relation between
these three, the walled-up cellar, the
underground passage undoubtedly lead
ing to it, and so safely guarded-what
could it all mean? Was it possible
that my old house was the receptacle of
the stolen property, and Sonntag,
Skinner, even Jackson, the gang, or
portion of it, had perpetrated the rob-
berry?
If this was true, then there was an
attempt being made to furnish some
proof which would throw conviction
upon me.
Was this the mystery which sur
rounded me? Single-handed, how could
hope to cope successfully with it?
Jake Hunsicller and his wife were to
be depended upon as far as their judg-
ment and ability went. thought of Mr..
Morley, who, being trustee of the
bank, would naturally be interested in
the affair. But that gentleman's own
evident troubles, and the unwillingness
to add greater load to the already
overburdened man, turned me from the
idea of aid from that direction.
There was another one, and the
thought had no sooner come into my
head than 1 proceeded to follow it up.
Stealing cautiously from the house,
went out to the barn and saddled the
horse, mounted, and was soon tearing
down the Sidington road.
The conversation which Sonntag and
myself had noted this morning in our
endeavor to solve the mystery of the
voices in my bedroom and up in the
attic seemed of the greatest signiti-
canoe. Some property was to be re-
moved this very night, and if the ref
erence was to anything hidden in the
cellar the removal might take place
while was absent on my present err
rand.
The thought caused me to urge for
ward the horse to his greatest speed,
and very soon drew near the station.
Stopping short distance away, l tied
the horse to the fence, and then eau
tiously approached, being careful to
keep in the shadows as much as pos
sible.
The station was standing out bold
and distinct in the bright moonlight.
There was not sign of human be-
ing anywhere around. The signal light
in front of the place cast a sickly glow
against the windows, in contrast to the
white moonlight.
With pistol ready for immediate use
in my hand, I ran swiftly forward and
leaped upon the platform. The door of
the station-house was locked, as were
also the windows. By the CLEAN of the
station light could see the telegraph
instrument inside.
The bank in which I had been en-
ployed was equipped with private tel
egraph wire. In the gradual climb to
the tellership I had at one time held
the position of stenographer and teleg-
rapher. How thankful was now for
the long hard study and practice gone
through. to ftmyselt for that DositionI
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nearer, two cracks running parallel
perpendicularly, and about two feet
apart, became apparent, Iran my hand
over the intervening space, and found
It smooth. A close examination re-
vealed to me what seemed to be some
kind OF wooden door, rudely painted
to represent the surrounding stone
walls. But there was no sign Of bolt,
latch or hinge. If this was door 1t
must close with spring lock which
was on the other side. But then how
was it opened? Rapping upon the wood
produced hollow sound. Undoubted-
IN there was some kind of apartment
behind It,
What was it used for, and where did
1t lead to-? Was there u passage way
behind the door leading to the walled
up cellar under my bedroom? This
was probable, as the door was in the
wall nearest the main building,
Some one had gone through the door
on the night of my arrival, and, startled
by the pistol shot at my reflection, had
allowed it to slam.
Standing before the place and reason
ing thus TO myself, l noticed small
hole between two stones at about the
height of my chest Resting one hand
on the edge Of the door frame, l stopped
down to examine it more closely.
Immediately there was binding
fash right in my eyes, hot flame al
most burning my cheek, loud report,
then total darkness. The candle was
shattered in my hand. There was the
smell of burnt powder, and my lungs
told me of the smoke which filed the
cellar. Half stunned, I CROPPED about
for the stairway, but it was some time
before l located it and assembled.
The soft, pure air outside partly re-
vived me, and managed to drag myself
across the yard to the main buildingand
so to my room. On the first occasion,
terror had lent fleetness to my feet; now
they seemed weighted with lead. A
numbed Indifference to my surround
ings was over me. 1 was hcavy-head-
ed and drowsy, so much so that 1 fell
asleep.
1 awoke suddenly, with start that
brought me to standing position. A
glance at my watch told me it was
past nine o'clock, and that 1 had slept
two hours, When I put back my coat
for the purpose of replacing the watch
in my vest pocket, a rustling of paper
attracted my attention.
This brought to my mind the piece /
had picked up in the cook-house eel
lar and hastily thrust into my coat
pocket took it out and examined it.
Among the securities lost by the bank
in the robbery was batch of Morgan
county refunding bonds. There had
been 100 of them issued, each of $1,000
denomination, and the bank had pur-
chased the entire issue.
The paper picked up in the cook
house cellar, and which now held in
my hand, was one of those 81 900 bonds.
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] had not forgotten how to send or re-
ceiye message.
With the butt end of the pistol pane
of glass was smashed, and, reaching in
through the opening, / undid the lock,
and in another moment was inside.
My fingers trembled with excitement,
as l threw the switch which connected
the instrument with the circuit, and
then handled the key.
/ did not know the call for Phila-
delphia, so clicked the abbreviation
"Phil" few times, and was delighted
in receiving quick response,
"Operator--Keep this dead secret,
and have delivered quick" I wired.
The answer came back; 80, X. Go
ahead"
"Benj, T. Perry, 1850 Ridgeficld Ave,
Phila., Pa; Come quick to Sidingon
The herald., 1897-01-04
A NASHVILLE FIRE.
Many Buildings Burned, Ertailing Loss
of Half Million.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Jan. S.-About
8 o'clock this morning the fire which
originate in the dry goods store of Lee
beck Brothers, at IL o'clock Saturday
night, was under control Nine stores
and the south end of the city market
house, containing offices of the heads Of
the city departments, were destroyed.
Losses and insurance are not yet fully
obtainable.
The following insurance on the build
ings and contents totally destroyed are
about correct:
Lebeck Brothers, stock 500 900, build
ing $4,000; Abernathy, Langman &
Shook, stock $4,000, building $4,000; Ev-
ans building. unoccupied, $500; Wolf G.
Co., stock S12,000 building $4,000; Leck-
hardt. stock $4,000, building $500; M.
Burns. building $1,000; Grimes, Daily &
Robinson, stock $35000; C. H. Brandon
stock $500.
The total insurance Is in excess Of
S300,000 The total loss is estimated at
from $375,000 to 100000
The origin of the fire has not been as
certained. Several flremen were injured
by falling walls, and Capt. James Sulli-
van was badly bruised. Charles Thomp-
son. cashier, and j. B. Carr, manager of
the Stief Jewelry company, We're badly
injured by falling walls.
The herald., 1897-01-04
MORE INSPECTORS.
VIII Be Appointed to Look After Ar4nor
Plate Supplies.

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-secretary
Herbert has practically decided to in
crease the present naval corps OF in
spectors Of steel used In the construc
ton of naval vessels of the United
States by the appointment of q number
of expert civilians.
At a conference held by the secretary
with Assistant Secretary McAdoo, Ma
val Constructor Hichborn and a number
of bureau chiefs, the subject was fully
discussed and 1t was the opinion of all
present that the situations demanded
this action. 1t was represented that the
number of naval inspectors suitable for
this duty was not sufficient for the needs
of the service. Captain Mccormick and
Chief Engineer Smith of the Norfolk
yard are expected to arrive here next
Monday, when the details preliminary
to the appointments will be completed.
1t is thought that the civil service COM
mission will be called upon to furnish
at once about twelve or firteen men,
who. by rigid examinations, have prov
ed themselves experts in this line, and
when secured they probably will be dis
tributed among the works now furnish
ing the steel and iron used in the con-
struction of our naval vessels. Experts
will be sent to Bethlehem and others to
the Carnegie. the Phoenix, the Vail, the
Thorlow and the Midvale works.
The herald., 1897-01-04
WANT THE NEWS.
Tho Hartford Post Comes to Head
quarters For Good Service.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Jan. 3.-The
Union will say tomorrow: The Hart
ford Post announced Saturday last, be-
ginning today it would receive the full
leased wire service Of the Associated
Press. Commenting upon the change,
the Post publishes the following:
I'VE are led to take this step from no
other motive than an intention of
building UP the circulation and in
fluence of the Post by making it in all re-
spects a model newspaper for a city
such as Hartford Is. Details of the
reports furnished by the rival press as
sociations are more or less q matter of
expert opinion. but we believe readers
of the Post will not fail TO at once appre-
ciate that In having 1t laid before them
the choicest variety of news which is
collected and furnished by the Associat-
ed Press. they are getting the best
money, enterprise, perfect co-opera-
ton. large professional experience and
a sound financial system as can be
guaranteed"
The herald., 1897-01-04
WILL INCORPORATE.
The Great Miller & Lux Estate Will Go
Into Business.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-It is stat
ed that the litigation attending the
winding up of the affairs of the great
cattle firm OF Miller & Lux is to be ended
by the Incorporation of the business in
which all of the heirs will be given a
share. Stock will be issued to the
amount Of $12.o00.00O. OF this, Henry
Miller. the surviving partner, will hold
$6.000,000, and the rest will be divided
among the heirs of the late Charles Lux.
When Lux died Miller was given seven
years to wind up the affairs of the firm
This he failed to do. and there has been
much litigation as & result. The firm
owns thousands of head of cattle and
millions of acres of land, extending
from New Mexico to Oregon. Henry
Miller is to be general manager of the
new company.
The herald., 1897-01-04
NEWS OF THE MORNING

By telegraph:
Probably fair weather; one moro frost
tonight.
Editor McCullagh buried amid scenes
expressive OF affection and grief.
Princess Chimay-Caraman objects 20
newspaper notoriety and wants to marry
Rigo.
Government officials furnish statistics
concerning the government debt, currency
and coinage.
The report Of the state auditor Of MnDe-
sofa shows that the railroads have gobhled
half the state.
The state legislature convenes today: op-
position to Senator Perkins less formida-
Die than expected; an unusual amonnt of
patron age to be distributed.
Congress reconvenes on Tuesday; in the
senate the free homestead bill has right
o. way; In the house Loud's postal bill and
the Pacific railroad refunding scheme will
cause lively debate.
A blizzard In tho middle west: a cyclone
IN the south and fog so dense as to stop
all business along the Atlantic coast, are
The prevailing weather conditions east of
the Rocky mountains.
The Cuban flibuster Commodore sunk
and treachery is alleged; seventeen of the
crew reach shore, four are drowned and
seven are still unaccounted for: the in
surgents said to be in desperate straits by
reason OF the death Of leaders.