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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22
ARE YOU GOING TO ALASKA. ORE
CON Or WASHINGTON7

The harvest rates and quickest time is
made by the Kansas Midland railway in
connection with the Union Pacific railway.
To Portland, Ore, first class...........S 26. Is
To Tacoma. Wash. second class. 1915
To Seattle. Wash. second class. 1915
For further information call at city tick
ct office, 13S Main street. or Mosely avenue
station
station. G.. NJ. WHITNEY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22
FACTS WORTHY or STRONG
EMPHASIS

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the santa Fs Route and Kansas City. 3n-
ending thirty rnlzs-sa izy aTsr a. Kansas
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22
HoMEsEEKERs' EXCURSION.

VIA ROCK ISLAND ROUTE,
ONE FARE PLUS 500 ROUND TRIP
To points in Arizona. Arkansas. Indian
Territory. Missouri, Texas. New Mexico.
and Louisiana. Tickets on sale March l
ana Is, April and 1s. good twenty-one
days for return. a. Z. COOPER.
Phone 100. D. +. A, Wichita
EBEN MCLEOD. A. G. P. & T. A.
Topeka, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22

The poorer man is, the more money
he believes the Plutocrats have robbed
him of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22

Are the kind we make. There is no
use trying TO please you with Photo
graphs that are not right. You can't ex-
pect a good likeness taken with bad judg-
ment. We make a feature of the judg-
tnent and artistic ability we put into the
photographs we turn out. There areTmany
excellent features about our photographs,
but the best is that they are likenesses.
Genuine Plaino or Steel Finish, $3.50 a
dozen.
Best Enameled or Glossy Finish, $3.50 a
dozen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22

Where you 20 and when. The Rock Island
service is always the best Low rates.
fast time and courteous treatment
a Z. COOPER. 2. =. A.
wichita. Kan
EBEN MCLEOD. A g. 2. { :. a.
Iapeka. Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22
Exchange Stable.

Exchange Stables at Orlando and Still
water. Make specially OF carrying pass
ensers between these points. Also do a
general livery business. Travelling mems
patronage solicited.
SHIVELY, VAN WYKE & SHIyEIY
WarEen's millinery opening, Saturday,
$th. 224 Main. I07-2t
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G. N. WHITNEY. Agent.
ROCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS.

NUN lSL@AND ENNO hSlONS-
Personally conducted Tourist cars east
and west, leave Wichita as follows: Every
Friday at 9;57 a. m. for California and
Puget Sound points. via Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City and Ogden; every We'd
nesday at 6:95 y. M, for Los Angeles and
San Francisco, California. via. Fort Worth
and FL Paso: every Saturday. for Chicago.
st. Paul Boston and points east Remem-
Der these personally conducted Tourist
cars run through without change via. the
most popular routes. For particulars can
at Rock Island depot. or write,
A f. COOPER. D. p. A,
Wichita. Kan.
EBEN f. Mcleod. A. G. z. & T. A.
Topeka. Kan.
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Great Rock Island Route
TO THE EAST.
BEST DINING CAR
SERVICE
IN THE WORLD.
The ROCK ISLAND is foremost IN
adopting any advantage calculated 10
improve speed and give that luxury. safe
~ and comfort that popular patronage
demands. Its equipment is thoroughly
complete with vestibuled trains. magnifi-
cent dining cars. sleepers and chair
coaches, all the most elegant and OF re-
Gently improved patterns
SPECIALTIES-
FAST TINE.
EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT.
BEST DINING CAR SERVICE
n THE WORLD.
GOOD CONNECTIONS.
For full particulars as 10 tickets maps
and rates apply TO any coupon ticket Of
nee in the United States. Canada o. Aex-
leo, or address
JNO. SEBASTIAN.
General Ticket and Passenger Agent.
Chicago. III
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Grand lTiIIinery Opening.
Observation-Disclosures Cough RemedY.

Tuesday. March @, from to p. m
Music by Prof. Blume Mrs. E. Koher los
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-03-22

Whiting or silver powder should then
be applied to all the nickeled parts in
the usual way. Then, after a final dust
ing, your steel steed's appearance should
repay all your efforts, and certainly will
do so in running when used.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
Y. "A. NOTES.

Last Sunday evening the meeting
conducteded by Director Nelson Will
liams was extremely interesting and
helpful Sodl stirring epeeches were
made by President r. 7. Hill, Vice
President r. 4. Jones, Rev. ID w.
Davis. and others. All seemed bene-
fitted.
The meeting in the jail last Sunday
conducted by Brothers Herne and Gray
was very encouraging.
Sunday at p. m. all boys are invited
to the boys meeting at our rooms.
There will be a special address.
To-day at p. m. all are invited to
the explanation of the Sunday School
lesson by Rev. d. w. Davis-Free to ali.
international Secretary w. A. Hun
ton is with az again and we are glad 70
note that he is in the best OF health.
We will be favored Sunday, at 8 p. m
with special address to the men from
him.
The Board Of the Y. NJ. G. A. had a
very interesting meeting Sunday even
ing after the mems imeeting and great
results are anticipated. We are glad
to note that our work is on general in
crease and is winning many friends.
We are thankful TO say that our Gen.
Secretary s. @. Burreil continues t.
improve and every indication points &c
his early recovery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
A Grand Feast in Store for You.

II you wish to spend an evening of
good, solid, enjoyment come to the
May Carnival OF the Orion Club, which
begins on Monday night next. 9th inst.
and lasting (unless the Spanish invade
Richmond) until May 1Sth-last night.
Many attractions will be on hand, be-
sides the many beautiful maids, that
will cater to suit the most fastidious
taste with an abundance of cream and
ices of all kinds.
One of the especial features will be
the genuine Spanish Gypsy fortune tie :
Ter. She can iRform any young lady OF
her intended hubby" is real total
abstainer, as he SAYS otherwise and
informs the married ones il their lords
of creation attend club meetings as
they say at least two nights a weeks.
Special information will be gwen to
any young man that wishes to know if
his intended better half is a safe in
vestment and whether over the tender
age she represents to him or not.
Don't forget that the handsome re-
frigerator on exhibition at Mr.. A. d.
Prices undertaking establishments will
be raffled of and the lucky one will
strike great bargain.
The tea-set to be ratified has 100
pieces and any one will be proud
to get it.. The parlor lamp is of beau
tiful design. 1t is "beaut Any
young lady will be right in line with
the ''procesh" to have her best fellow
look at her in the light from it.
The lamp and tea-set are yet TO be
seen in the windows of Messrs. Thomp-
son and Benson's drugstore, Leigh ST.
Tae Orion club invites it's many friends
TO avail themselves of this opportunity
for real pleasure. Admiral Dewey'i
feet will not be anywhere near, sc
don't be afraid to come early every
night next week.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
TEXAS HOEORs VIRGIElA.
The Mountains, TidsWater and the Oapi-
tOl Of the Old Dominion Remembered.
Three Strong Men WOrthily
HOnored.

The Guadalupe College. Seeuin.
Texas, Rev. DR.. David Abner, Jr.,
President, has conferred the hoaor Of
Doctor OF Divinity upon Rev. b. +.
Fox pastor OF Shiloh Baptist Church,
Salem, Va Rev. w. +. Graham, las
tor Of Fifth Street Baptist Church.
Richmond, Va ard Rev X. II Bowl
ing. pastor OF Butte Street Bal fist
Church, Norfolk. Va.
The state OF Virginia retoices when
men who like these three have worked
their way from the bottom of the lad
der co the very top, are honored. Spot
less in character earnest and loyal to
the great cause OF truth lovers of their
race more than of popular favor; stern
and unbending in the great causes that
serve to lift up race; noble exem-
plars of what they would have the peo-
pie to be; preachers without peers,
they stand tiptoe in the front rank of
Baptist preachers in this country.
The surging masses who know them
and who know OF the glory and brill
fancy OF their work, bow them happy
entrance into these honors thus con-
ferred. May they live long to wear
their laurels, as they will wear them
to the honor of themselves, to the
helpfulness of the denomination and to
the clarifying OF God.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
REV. WESLEY FAUL GRAHAM.

Rev. Wesley Faul Graham, pastor OF
the 6th stress Baptist Church, Rich
mCnd, Va, was born forty years ago.
the 10Th OF May, 1858 in Scott County.
Mississippi. After the Emancipation
his parents farmed for several years in
their native state AMI finally removed
spending two years in Tennessee and
then settled permanently, in 1872, in
the state OF Arkansas where they now
reside on a fertile farm OF their own in
Lee County.
Rev. Graham's school life began in
the public school OF Bolivar, Tennessee
where he spent one session and made
marked advance in so short time. de
attended the public schools of Lee
County and Forest City, Arkansas four
years, and one year in aprivate school.
Thus prepared, in the fall OF 1878. he
entered the Branch Normal College at
Pine Buff, Arkansas, under the master
ly mind of Prof !. q. Corbin, A. b.,
A. NJ. Here ne remained for three
years having passed through his class
IS with high honors.
In 1881 he entered Wayland Seminary
Washington, ID. o., graduating with
high honors in the class of 1888. Thus
it will be seen that he spent about ten
years inquest OF an education.
AS minister OF the gospel Rev
Graham has been . success. He be
came Christian in 1874 and united
with First Baptist Church of Forrest
City, Ark. By reason of diligence anc
zealousness in Church and Sabbath
School work he was soon looked upoI
as q young man with q promising fu
ture. He was licensed TO preach II
May, 1871 He made rapid pregres
and was ordained while attending
school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, in thu
fall of 1880 for the Middle Baptis
Church OF that city-now known as thu
First Church
he resigned that church to atten'
Waylapd Seminary. Upon his leavin
school in 1883 he was called to tn
Third Baptist Church, Alexandria, Va
where such gifted men as Rev. G. w
Parker and DE-. Fields Cook had pas
the church heavily in debt and tn
church members dispirited and scat
tered, Within twelve months the en-
church put in q flourishinR condition
Having held this charge for six years
in 1889 he accepted the passionate Q
the Loyal Street Baptist Church, Dan
vile. Va. Here again he found III
people burdened with q heavy deb
Plans well laid and wisely execute
soon reduced the debt to about $15S 0
which amount was in bank when h
resigned In one day in the Logs
Street Baptist Church Rev. Grahar
lifted collection OF 1925
In 1892 Rev. Graham received a ca
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

HEMsreAp. TExAs. April %

HEMsTeAD. TEXAS, April 81, '98.
desire to know the whereabouts OF
my relatives. / was born Is miles
from Richmond in Hanover County.
1 belonged Co Mr.. Gillian who lived in
Hanover 10. My mothers name was
Mary.
Our owners died and we were cold
and all brought to Texas, except broth
er Ed. and myself. was bought by =
Captain James Trice, who lived in
Louisa Go. Brother Ed. was bought
by DR.. Terrell of Hanover Co. he
married a girl named Amanda. He
was hired out in Richmond to drive a
hack and have not heard from him in
Is years. When heard from last he
was in Richmond.
he had seven children, six boys and
one girl. Their names are Andrew,
Reuben and Mary Thomas. The girl
married. but do not know her hus-
bands name.
Any information will be thankfully
received by
SPENCER COLEMAN,
Hampstead, Texas.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

the South were swindled out Of by the
agents OF the so-called Freedmen's
Bank soon after the war. He thinks
the government should at least pay
these claims before calling upon the
colored soldiers TO volunteer to defend
the government which has so far ig
nored their rights; and the soldiers
should at least get their back pay be
fore being called upon to render other
services.
While in Philadelphis a reception
was rendered him by Mr.. Bernard II d.
Morris, president OF the Virginia State
Relief Association, with branch-otfice
in Philadelphia, in which the Virginia
Colony of Philadelphia greeted HIM
with warm reception. Speeches and
toasts were the order of the evening.
Among the guests present formerly
| from Richmond we're: Mrs. Bernard
II. Morris. Mr.. and Mrs. JemerisoR,
Mr. Lee Pervall and his two sisters,
| Misses Mary and Rosa Pervall, Miss
| Bernice K. Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore ]. Francis, DR.. Thomas G. Coates
Lawyer John W Parks, Miss Emms
| Dashiel. Miss Jones, VIM. II. Byrd, Nh
| M. J. Lehman, Mr.. Baskerville and &
host OF other Philadelphisns.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

ed to cast aside the robe of single
"cusse dness" and take on that of
double ''blessedness.
The marriage of Miss Mary Pinney
to Mr.. Samuel Finney took place at the
residence OF the bride on Tuesday
night Of last week. Rev. Richard Ora
ham performed the ceremony.
Miss Rosa b. Thompson was mar
ried to Mr.. Charles Wilkerson Wednes-
day night of last week at Centralia.
Many of their friends went down to
see the nuptial. A grand reception was
held at the residence of the bride and
the inner-man was made to rejoice.
The marriage of Mrs. Emma Bennett
to MIR. John Overton was had Wednes-
day night of last week at the residence
Of the bride, on 10Th, between Decatur
and Stockton streets. Quite q number
was present to see the knot tied.
A large crowd gathered at the First
Church Thursday night, 28th ult-, to
witness the brilliant marriage of Miss
Comorah Woodson to Mr.. John Mason.
At 8 30 O'Clock the carriages arrived
and the couples fled in. The bride
was beautifully attired in a white silk
costume and the groom wore the usual
black. The ushers we're Henry Mason.
(the gr00m's brOther), Charles Gun
ningham. Maids: Misses Mamie Kate
Wlk6TsOQ dEQ Emma WOOueOn, (6lSB6r
of the bride). The ceremony was per-
formed by the groom's uncle, Rev. r.
r. Graham. A reception was held at
the home of the bride, which place was
thronged with friends of the newly
married couple. Congratulations were
extended freely, and a general good
time of chit-chat was bad. Refresh
ments we're abundantly served, after
which, all left for their homes, wishing
the happy couple q long and prosper
GUS life.
And SO ends the roll for one week.
On Monday night, the 2nd instant,
number of Mrs. Julia E. Cousins
friends ran q surprise on her, this be-
ing the night of her birthday. The
party was led by Mesdames A. J. Egg
gleston, Laura G. King and Carrie B.
Johnson. A pleasant time was spent
and all regretted when the small hours
of morn crept in to leave for their re-
spective homes.
Many OF the young people went out
to the Granite last Wednesday night
to witness the closing exercise of Mrs
Annie f. BlackwelPs school.
The Benevolent, Relief and invest
ment Association is getting goodly
number of members in our city. It's
energetic officers are forging ahead.
Mrs. Martha A. Bland is very sick
at her residence on Perry street.
BIG TWO.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

At q regular meeting of the Grant
Beneficial Club the following resolu-
tion was adopted.
Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty
God in his sllwise Providence to re-
move from our midst our beloved
brother and associate, Irving Allen,
and,
Whereas, we feel keenly the sudden
loss of our brother because of his in
fiuence as a steady and upright young
man, therefore be it
Resolved, That the Grant Beneficial
Club realize in the death of our broth
or the loss OF true and valiant mem
Der whose devotion to fulfilling his
every duty was great.
Resolved End. That we deplore the
terrible manner in which our brother
his death and that this Association put
forth every effort to aid the law in
meeting out justice to the party OF
parties shedding this innocent blood.
Resolved Bird. That we tender oul
he art felt sympAthies to the bereavec
family and that copy of these resolu
tions be forwarded to the family anC
the same be entered upon the record
of this club and be published in the
| Richmond Planet.
WILLIAM MORGAN,
PLEASANT JOINS, JR.
| PHILLIP JONES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
Virginia Baptist State Convention CCorD

RICHMOND, VA, May Ills. 1898.
On account of the occasion the South
ern Railway will sell tickets from all
stations in Virginia, to Richmond, Va,
and return at rates on basis OF four
cents per mile one-way for the round
trip. TickeCs will be cold May 9th,
10Th and l1th, final limit returning
May II, 1898.
The Southern Railway offers excep-
tionally fine facilities for handling the
delegates and friends who will attend
this convention and it is to he hoped
there will be large attendance this
year.
Further information as to rates,
schedules, ETC., can be had upon appli-
cation to Agents of Southern Railway
or G. w. Westbury, 7. P. A., Rich
mond. Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

WANTED occupation as sick nurse
apply at $40 Preston Street
MIR. Peter w. Boone of Meadow
vile, Va, called on Us.
Mrs. Sarah Carter. has been
quite sick at her home 17l6 e. Baldwin
st but is very much improved.
We ars sorry to state that Mr..
Marley Taylor, and Matthew Moore,
has been turned out the Armenian
Social Club. A. S. @.
The Eighth Primary Grade at
Brooke school, taught by Miss Aytes
has had 1909 for IL successive weeks.
-Sergt'. Major Joseph J. Gilpin
has been appointed as Inspector of
Rifle practice and will rank as FIRST
lieutenant.
In the notice of the money sent
to the Virginia Seminary Mrs. Bette
Williams should have been Mrs. Bette
Tinsley and Mrs. Hayward Graham
should have been Mr.. Hayward Ora
ham.
The friends of Mrs. Rosa Stan
ard (nee Taylor) formerly of Richmond
but now of Allan tic City, N. :, will be
glad to know that she is we'll and en-
joying good health.
The o. s. c., Bazaar will open al
Prices Hall Monday night, and among
the prizes that.are to be given away viii
be Tea Set, Silver Service, q hand
some Oil Painting and many other val
able articles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
War Claims Paid.

The Planet Beneficial Association
announces in another column that any
of its members are at liberty to enlist
in the United States army or navy, and
in cases of sickness. accident or death
while so engaged will receive their
benefits according to he conditions OF
their policy. This association. though
much younger than some others, Is
growing more popular daily and bids
fair to become one OF the leading asso-
Citations Of its kind in the state. Their
headquarters are at 7iO North I'd st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
Mr.. PeytOn Passes Away.

Griffin Peyton departed this life in
the sixty-second year of his age at his
residence, 207 w. Baker st. He bore
his sickness with patience and after
six weeks and five days, he said his
spirit was going TO a LAND of rest"
De was member and also a deacon
of Galilean Baptist Church. He WAS q
member of Mount Zion Lodge, so
Sons of Samaritans; and was loved by
all who knew him.
His funeral took place at the Sharon
Baptist Church, Sunday evening, April
25th. A most feeling and sympathetic
sermon was preached by his pastor,
Rev Smith to an overf1owing crowd
Prayer by Rev. Thomas. Singing by
the choir. His body was borne quietly
by his Lodge TO Hams Cemetary.
He leaves q wife. one daughter and q
lost of friends 10 mourn their loss.
Sleep husband, sleep and take thy
rest" His wife, ASIE PExToN.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

SURLEY-Mrs. Emma j. Surley de-
parted this life April 2Srd, age 20 years.
She has been q member of the Union
Grove Baptist Church, Chesterfield
County, Va. for about 10 years; and
was ready and willing to go. She died
in full triumph faith. She was the
daughter of Martha Ann Webster, who
died November /, 1897.
She leaves husband, six children,
a father, i've brothers. sister and a
host of friends to mourn their loss.
The precious one from Us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home.
Which never can be filed.
Her Sister, FANNIE E. BENTLEY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07

Of the month and the services at the
churches weren't very well attended.
On Tuesday evening, Rev. Byron
Gunner OF Union congregational
Church delivered a lecture at the
church, subject. "A slang's signiii-
eance." The church vas crowded 20
the doors and the gallery was alec iill-
ed. The lecture was very instructive
and interesting and was well received.
At the close of the lecture Miss Octa-
via Jeter and Mr.. Leonard Jeter rem
dered an Instrumental duet on the
violin and organ, which was OF high
class nature. Remarks were made by
the Rev. II. n. Jeter, and after singing
America" benedictiOn was pronounc.
ed by Rev. DR. Thomas.
Miss Lillian Outen is visiting fsiend'
in Massachusetts, where shs expects e
stay until June, when she will return
here for the season.
] ]. MARROW.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-05-07
Ticket Nominated.

The jackson Ward Republican Con-
vention met Wednesday night. May 4,
at New Odd Fellows Hall and nomi-
mated the following ticket:
Board of Aldermen, II. j. Moore,
Common Council, E. J. Crane, Nor
ton Deane, II. F. Jonathan, B. P. Van
dervan and w. s. Selden. Justice OF
the Peace, Peter b. Shorts.
Now let all rally and elect the same.
The conference committees agreed and
10 opposition ticket was named.