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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
FALL FAIR ASSURED
BOARD OF TRADE TAKES BOLD OF
THE MATTER,
Business Men Back OF the Plan
to Institute the Fall Festival Perma-
nentIy-It VIII Benefit Wichita and
Educate Diverse Interests In Southwest
efybodv Should Lend Encouragement
to the Scheme-Ie Will Pay-List of the
Directors Chosen Yesterday

| Wichita will have a fair or fall festival
next October. This was decided al a
meeting Of the board OF trade yesterday
and substantial men are back of the
plan.
Few fair association will be in charge
and the following directors were elected
yesterday: C. G. Conn, Boston Store. C.
K. Fulton, Fulton clothing house; B. B..
Hernfnn. grocer; Sam Hess, Herman &
Hess clothing house; Chas. H. Smyth,
Smyth Implement company; Thos. Shaw,
Shaw music store; ". w. Johnston, john
| ston-Larimer wholesale dry goods; B. L.
Eaton, Carey hotel; ]. ]. Mcnamara.
Cash Henderson, John Mahan, Mahan
Supply company; NJ. Krailsheimer, S.
Ashton, W. E. Jett, Jett & Wood, grocers:
H. G. Toler. Toler stock farm.
These names are a guarantee that the
matter will be handled successfully and
on the square, and this being assured.
Wichita as the greatest wholesale point
between Kansas CITY and Denver ought
TO have profitable gathering of the ag-
ricultural, commercial and manufacturing
interests OF southwest Kansas and Ok
lahoma next fa.I and every year thereaf-
ter. There is demand for such an insti-
tutior and a necessity. Tributary 10
Wichita there is a big territory rich in
varied interests that would profit by a
yearly competition and comparison of
ideas, and all this would bring its harvest
TO Wichita business men. Retailers in
Kansas ard Oklahoma could meet the
WHOLESALERS and have the benefit of a
competitive exhibition of their goods and
the large wdsIwould spend thousands
of dollars with the retailers. II would
work up an acquaintance and sympathy
amorg the businesses Of this section; it
would stimulate industries hereabouts
and build UP Wichita
A great many people throughout south
ern Kansas and Oklahoma who do not go
to Topeka on accoun: OF the distance
would come here; probably not rext fall.
but in the course of time when the an
nual fair became part OF Wichita and
occurs as certainly as autumn and har-
vest ocurs people will krow, they will be-
Gomez educated to expect II. and therefore
everybody would prepare for it, and the
fair would prosper TO the advantage OF
Wichita and the southwest
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
CITY IN BRIEF.

JM. Brooks ot GasAris vas "A tss ei;y
yss.srdsy.
r J. J1dkln csn. down from Ssrt5n
yss-sr8ay afternoon
Ora Mc-ss D: W~iilazfo1 Tss = .sTn
yesterday o5 seTn3-Do.i;icsl Tn.ss'sn.
JB. Ksr,oos an1 szBxa;.r isfi yszts7-
day for q weeks vis.t ~ Alien. Rec
oou-iy.
~. Fred 2 Peiistl % PEABODY. Kz--.
caJed a. tas Ezg.s oftoe yesterday q
business
Jon, sisr;ia vas summoned % Marion
ysss>r5zT By -ae coEaay sasr.a y t.zsify
L. a criminal cas-
Taylor Rs5dis. a an-y1bsr ., ths I've
z-ock .s1issry board fro=s Hzrssn e3s3-
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Nr. . Markham @ Afl1-ss. Ca
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
In sSemoria m.


At meeting of Wichita lodge. No. %
4. o. L. w. Monday night. the resolu-
tons committee submitted the following
in respect TO the death Of +. G.. Raw
son:
The elimination OF sorrows Incident 10
human experience comes when death. the
:rreconcilable foe Of the race. invades the
home and with ruthless hand tears away
one Of the loved members Of the family
circle. And when the ore taken is the
head. the protector. OF the home. the
grief is intensified. often 10 very anguish
OF soul. Al such time there is nothing OF
human effor: that can in any way COM
persate for the loss, or but slightly as
suage the pangs felt by the ones so be-
reft; these can only be supplied by Him
who doeth al. things well. Nevertheless.
the SOULFUL expressions Of sympathy al
such time are not without va.ue. in that
they give assurance Of substantial aid
while inparting moral strength ard cour-
age when most needed.
The untimely death Of our late brother.
Frank c. Rawson. brings these facts WV
idly 10 our minds. and prompts Us 10 offer
10 his bereaved wife and children our
profourdest confidence in their inexpress-
ibIe grief, assuring them that Wichita
lodge. No. %. A. o. u. W. as a body and
individually. share with them the sorrow
they experience. BY his zeal and con-
stancy as a brother he had won our full
est confidence and love: by mis- uniform
kindness in disposition AM generous.
manly and nob.e bearing Among his fei-
lows he had gained the esteem of all who
knew him As an upright, honorable.
Cnristisn gentleman. ne held the urdivid-
ed confidence and respect OF all who value
these eanobllng qualities in man, and 1y
the premature takirg away OF Frank G.
Rawson Wichita lodge No. p. and ne
Ancient Order ot United Vorkmen ex-
tant has lost one OF is most faithful and
efficient members. and the community a
oitlzer OF inestimable value
JOHN H SHIELDS,
J. ". WINGARD.
J. ". MUSSULAIAN.
Committee.
The foregoing was adopted oy ne .odgs
ordered spread upon the minutes. and a
copy % Be transmitted % tae family Q.
80 da~azes4
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.

ST. Paul, Mimi. April 6.-Brigadier
General Johnh r. Brooke, commanding
the department of the Dakoias, today re-
ceived the official order from the depart
ment from Washington assigning him to
the command of the department of the
Missouri, with headquarters at Chicago.
General Brooke expects to leave for his
new command either Friday or Satur-
day.
Baltimore Nd, April 6.-Tcrpedo boat
No. returned this morning from a
builders trial trip in Chesapeake Bay,
in the course of which she demonstrated
tha. she is the fastest ship in the world,
except the ''Farragut." The course over
which the trial was made was trian-
gular one off Point-No-Point, and is the
same over Which the official trial will
be made in a day or two. The new fly
er carried a maximum of $50 pounds of
steam and an average of 205. Her
screws made 800 revolutions per minute
end averaged 307 and she accomplished
% knots al hour with no difficulty. 1t
is asserted that at one time she was
travelling at the rate Of so knots and she
can DO this whenever called upon. She
carries four torpedo tubes and three one
pound rapid-fring guns. She is one of
three similar boats now building at the
several navy yards.
Washington, April 6.-The next vacan-
cy in the list of colonels of infantry,
placed by the promotion of col
onels hereafter to brigadier generalship
or by the retirement OF Colonel William
L. Kellogg, Fifth infantry, will result in
the promotion of the following: Lieu
tenant Colonel V. Vock, Fourth infantry,
TO colonel, First infantry; Major A. H.
cambridge, Tenth infantry, TO lieuten-
ant colonel, Fourth infantry; Captain r.
L. Eskridge, Twenty-third infantry, to
major, Tenth Infantry; First Lieutenant
A. c. Duval, Twenty-fourth infantry, 70
Twenty-fourth infantry; vice
Captain J. n. Morgan, who retirss from
active service; First Lieutenant s. o.
O'Connor, Twenty-third infantry. TO cap
tain Third infantry, vice Eskridge; Sec
ond Lieutenant P. A Wolf. Third infan-
try, to first lieutenant. Twenty-fourth in
fantry: Second Lieutenant Fl. G. Lyons.
Seventeenth infantry, to first lieutenant,
infantry.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
STATE BAPTIST CONVENTION
Ia nsas Baptist Board Meets In This City
Today.

The board of directors OF the Kansas
baptist state convention VIII hold their
quarterly meeting in this city today. meet
ing with the First Baptist church at the
Y. NJ. c. A. building at 10 oc.ock a. m,
holding both morning ard afternoon ses-
sions and probably an evening session.
Several members of the board came in
yesterday, among whom were Elder VIM.
Wilber OF Ottawa. missionary evangelist,
and Elder E. B. Meredith OF Topeka, mis-
sionary secretary and superintendent,
and ]. W. Tavener OF Peabody. The
other members of the board Will arrive
on this mornings trains.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07

noon AZ the home of Mrs. McNagh'sr-
1881 South Market street. a. s-s8 o'clock.
Mrs II. s McClunz. secretary.
The regular business meeting of the
wichita hospital viii be held ., zhs hos
pitsl today "Wednesday =; 20 .. n a
good attendance is requested "a business
of Importance VIII come before TIE meet
ing.
The z. z. Cyclers vii meet q, the home
q Miss Lola Maxwell. No. sl7 North
Market street, Wednesday evening a; 20
O'Clock As ms = the tirs' meeting for
the season. every nssnoer is urged n be
present. There VII Be a Eaor- talk on
Care d, the Wnssi.' ~ Ms Rsr4alL a
report 4 the committee On rspairi7g. cl15
sgl;s and other matters 90 importance.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The Worzn's Mf-son Gree q ths
Flrz Ba7css. church zill met tcF work
with Mrs. o. o. Barnes. 4si SorIh Law
renee avenue. tSdsy a. ?. m
Attention. Company A Members ~
sppsz- 3. z-zuo-y n Uniform a. > o'c.ock
this n-oralzg . a;ts1d farETs. q Prlvs e
Guy Baker CAPT " " 3iziek
Specisi oommguicssiaa q A,5s-t
Plz- se1zs. No 80. A 2 & 3 Il. isls
evening A. clock Work u ne sec5ud
s4gree. Visitors xsscozs- ). 7 Pez-ce.
se-r-.srg-
TIE Lz5.ss' Al sorissy q ;ss F-Es.
P.eShyes-..n cAarSa E.a nee: Ia a.sss-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
GUY BAKER IS DEAD
Bright Young Man of This City Passes


Guy Ramona Baker. a brother of
Claude Baker and associated with him
in dentistry. died at 10 oclocq yesterday
morning at MS rooms in the Bayless
block os pneumonia. He had been i'll
since Friday night. His mother came
from Streator, Illinois. and was al his
bedside when he died. She will take mis-
remains back to Streator for burial.
Services viii be held at 10 o'clock this
morning a. No. 149 North Emporia ave-
nue.. Rev. Hilton will conduct the SER
vices
Mr.. Baker was splendid young man
OF brilliant attributes, and his death IS
regretted by host OF friends.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
BUGGY SMASHED Up
Charley simmons Team Wrecks Rig al
Central and Pacific Crossing.

One OF the election rigs yesterday IN
charge Of one Walker was smashed all 10
pieces in a runaway at the Missouri Pa
cific crossing or Central avenue. Nh.
Walker laid the lines down TO assist two
ladies into the carriage and the team
started out a little previous. Both women
were thrown from the carriage but were
probably not seriously hurt.
The carriage was torn all TO pieces and
had 10 be gathered up and hauled 10 Mr..
Simmons barr on farm wagon.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
ROSS IS ELECTED
REPUBLICAN, CITY TICKET is sue
OEsSFUL WITH HIM.

Vote Was Very Close on the Head of the
Ticket aud the Counting Very Slow
Herman is at the Head of the Winning
Candidates in Number of Votes Received
Kramer and Adams Have Good Ma
Observation-Disclosures Beaten in the
Fourth-Women Take a Hand-Big Vote
is Polled
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
FOREIGN FLASHES.

Lisbon, April 6.-TwHnty persons were
killed and many others injured in an
explosion yesterday in a fireworks fac
tory.
Lima, Peru, April s.-The illness from
which United States Minister James 4.
Mckenzie has been suffering for some
days has developed the most serious
syrnptomss and attacked the brain. His
physicians have little hope that he will
recover.
Madrid. April Sit is semi-officially
denied here that the Spanish auihori-
ties have entered into negotiations for
the submission OF the Cuban insurgents
The government has ordered a vigorous
campaign to oe pushed until the rebell-
ion is crushed.
Tangier. Morocco, April e.-Acting up
on Instructions received from Washing
ton, United States Consul Burk has sent
an energetic demand 10 the Sheriff and
court for ample reparation for the threat
of a Moorish soldier TO shoot Vice Con-
sui CaStleJon al Msrchihe.
Berlin. April 6.-The conservative mem
bers OF the reichstag have given notice
that they VII interpellate the imperial
chancellor. Prince Hohenlohe. as 10
whether. in view OF the United States
tariff bills particularly marked differen-
tial treatment OF German sugar. the fed
eral government intends 10 adhere 20
the agreement ot August -, 1881, with
the United States
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
Real rsfate Iransfer.

Furnished by the Wichita Abstract
and Land Company. II. If. DUBOIS. eo-
stractor)
Isaiah Baker. Jr.. 3 O., q OF lot
-, a. .oi 4. Pst,is ave. Hyds's
add ........ ......... ..-......... l,o9
kosu,beck B-1S-. n Z. .at ! o.5ck
-. Cheney --..------------s.----- 20
Tnos. J. Grace. ". 4. ne. Or. sec Il
-e-SN $4,000 -.s----- ---------t-- ~
7. Y. Bor.sEd z Z. los . % - cd
Sherwood ave. Sas-Tood'E Secoai
adj ........ ......... .......... s
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07

Washington, April 6.-Postmaster Cen
eral Gary left early today for his home
in Baltimore, 10 remain until Thursday.
The wedding o: his daughter. Miss Ida
Catherine Gary. 10 Mr.. Francis Edward
Pegraro, Will take place there a the
Brown Memorial church a. noon tonor-
row. and many officials will 60 over from
he-e and other cities. and Washington
society will De largely represented.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
At ThOnson's
EAT FISH

Large. "a, Shore Msckerei ......... 70
Medium Shore Msckersl -........... 10
White Fizh .-.-.-...-.. ............. 10
Mackefe!. per NJ .-.................f 81 20
White Fisa. PER IL ..............-. IS
Herring. W5iie Hoop. per kez ...... 20
Herring. Waite Hoop. for ...s.... rs
Plat Salmon. per can .....-.-....... .fs
Tan Salmon. 2 cans foF .......... -
Small fat can salmon .-........-..s 10
Sardines ia o.. cans 70 .......... =
Ssrd.nss. imported. extra rice. m Oh -
Ssfdines in Tomato Sauce .......... 10
Ssrd,1es In Mustard. , far .......... Is
Mscksrei "a Tomato sasce ......... -
Brook Trout IN Tomato sa5cs ..... "a
Russian Cavfa-. per csn ...-........ =
DON'T FORGET q b~4nE IN iaoss
IS DOL SOAP coupons. We g.; iess -
'aem tod4y. They are good Tor 5e a. our
store.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
The WEATHER.

" ic1itS. ran. apr. = ~.
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Fair ani warmer Wednesday
During the past iwerty-fo9T hours the
highest temperature was & degrees. the
lowest - degrees, and the mean "A degrees.
with light misty rain until ? m gentle
northeast wind and nearly stationary pres
sure
Thus far this month The average tenn
perature has been 50
Fer the past eight years the average
Temperature for the month OF Apr.i has
been IS degrees. and FOR the sth day So de-
grees FRED L JOHNSON.
Washington. D c. Ap.l s--Follow.ng Is
tie forecast till p. n. Wednesday:
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07
INTERESTING DIvORCE CASE
Benjamin Wants Things Squared and RI
cites Interesting History

The following paper for divorce filed in
the district court tell their own story. 1t
relates in part 10 some Wichita people
and recites some pathetic incidents OF
slavery days and would seem 10 indicate
that Fate has a grudge al half of hu-
msnity:
Benjamin Jackson,
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07

We have the best known brands and
at bedrock prices.
Our "Esmeralda' brand Is ot the
finest fruits. put up in pure sugar. Try
can. and then you will be asking our
price by the case. Our PIN cans for
small families are just the thing; price.
g.. or three for 25c
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07

Many are willing 70 wound with word
who dare 10, strike b.ow.-N. Y. Weekly
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-04-07

The funeral services of Guy Baker vii,
be held AZ the residence of Dr.. c G.
Baker az o'c,ock tbs morning Short
services VII be he'd and the body VIII
De taken 70 Strsaior IL, for burial.
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Never failing advice to young people on
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All sorts Of Local NswS aud Gossip from
the GIaSs City.

the GlaSS City.
Miss Daisy N. Thomas died at the
home OF her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs
Isaac Thomas In the First ward yes
tcrday morning from consumption. she
was elphtcca years OF age. The tu-
neral will takN place this afternoon AZ
. O'Clock. Intermen: in the Rose Hill
cemetery.
Mr.. William T. Way and MtEs Mabel
Wells well know young people OF me
city were quietly married sunday by
Rev. J. W Robins, pastor Of the NJ. 81
church OF Martins Ferry at his home
Their numerous friends wish them good
luck and success in their future IKE.
The Gravel hill literary and social
club will hold Its regular meeting to-
morrow evening at the home OF MIS-
W. 5. Mccullough.
The Chautauqun Circle viii meet on
Friday evening ut the home OF Miss
Julia Faupcl. in the Fourth ward.
The steamers Ruth and Leroy had a
fine race to-day to make the landing
first. The Leroy finally won.
jacob Weyrfck. Of Marietta. has been
calling on friends In this city Tor the
past few days.
Homer Martin has returned To his
home in MoundsvIllc after visiting rel
ativCS here.
J. NJ. Bond and wife. OF PIttshurg,
are the guests OF friends and relatives
in the city.
The Democratic city committee held
meeting last night at the mayors
office,
Richard Smith has returned from a
trip Through the interior Of the state
Mrs. owen Murray Is confined to her
home In the Fourth ward quite sick
J. n. Smith md wife are home from
visit with friends in Pittsburgh.
julius Well and wife returned yes
tcrday evening from New York
The city council met last night and
transacted routine business,
The Cleveland & Pittsburgh pay car
was In the city yesterday.
George Doyle and wife have return
ed to their home IN washington. "a.
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SAN FRANCISCO. MarchSO.-Carry-
Ing with him the coveted sack FOR the
ownership OF which Corbett and FItz-
simmons are preparing themselves 10
contest. Al Smith. purse holder and
stake depository for the big fight, ar
rived here He left New York about a
week ago. spent n day in Salt Lake and
came straight through to this city to see
his friend I'd Fay, OF tho Grnad hotel
and to sec the races. In addition to the
$l5,O for which CoTbett and FitZsIm-
mons viii fight. Smith has with him Ger
iified checks amounting 70 $4,000. He
has $4,000 put up by COrbett and FIt%..
simmons as side bet. S5,e99 each. and
$500 from each contestant, when VIII
be forfeited in case ~ failure to appear
in the ring. Smith said that he did not
care to express any opinion about the
nght.on which he had not and did not
intend to bet n dollar. He Will remain
IN San Francisco until Friday. when he
goes 10 New York. He says he VIII
send a large contingent 10 thu fight, but
a FAR greater number would come from
Chicago.