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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
CURE FOR ASTHMA.
DISCOVERY OF A LEADING
PHYSICIAN.
A Public Test Will Be Made Today a
Wells MiIIer's Drug store.

All day today free sample packages Of
the celebrated '-Schinmann's Asthma
Cure will be given away at Wells Mill
er's drug store, 24S North Main street.
The doctor wants each sufferer from
Asthma, Hay Fever or Bronchitis in this
city to call and get one. When asked re-
garding his reasons for giving his rem
edy away in this manner, he said: People
are naturally skeptical about an asthma
remedy, and when you consider the num-
Der of so-called cures on the market you
can hardly blame them. Now l claim
that my cure cures. It will instantly re-
Heve the most violent attack 1t has
permanently cured thousands who had
been considered incurable. If 1 did not
believe it why should ] be giving it away:
The sufferer who gets a sample package
can tell in TWO minutes whether it Is as
represent it, and IL doesn't cost him a
cent. That is fair. isn't it?"
1t certainly does not seem that any,
thing could be fairer. Those living out
of town can get a free sample by writing
their name and address (only) on a post
card addressed to DR.. r. Schiffmann. S15
Rosabel street, St. Paul, Mimi, up 10 De-
cember 18th, not later.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
YOUNG COLLINS THREAT
Said He, Himself Would Kill His
Father.

A dispafch from Topeka to the Eagle
SAYS:
Johnson Jordan. the star witness in the
Collins murder trial. took the stand for
the state this morning. The production
of this witness caused a sensation. When
il was announced that Jordan would be
placed on the stand. Hayden, for Collins
objected to his testifying on the grounds
that he was an ex-convict. II was shown
that Jordan had been pardoned and the
rights and admitted his story. Jordan
went on to tell of dealings with the de-
PENDANT. telling in detail of the alleged
efforts of Collins to get him to murder ].
S. Collins.
When Jordan took the stand the prisoner
paled triie. He was nervous and it was
apparent to those close to the prisoner
that he was nerving himself for an ordeal.
During the testimony OF Jordan, Collins
sometimes looked at Jordan intently, al
most ercely, at other times. when the in
eliminating part OF his testimony was
reached, Collins will and spirit was ap
parently broken and he would bury his
head in his hands with his elbow RESTING
on the table. Although tough. Jordan
impressed nearly every one in the court
room that he wastelling the truth.
Jordan had gone TO Lawrence inresponse
TO a message from Harper, and through
the latter met Collins. John wanted his
father murdered so he could collect his
life insurance and marry Miss BabcOck.
whom he loved dearly. Jordan agreed TO
do the job and Collins agreed 10 pay So
down as evidence OF good intentions.
This he did, borrowing the money from
Ross Broadheap the balance to be paid
after Collins was murdered. Several con-
ferences were subsequently, held. Collins
finally writing Jordan a note unbraidinc
him for not carrying out his part Il was
this note which Jordan produced in court
The last conference between the two was
at the 100 Club" on Dewey day, lasting
until ? O'Clock in the morning. The men
quarreled. Collins finally departing with
the exclamation; well, IL you have gone
back on me. and won't XIII the Old man.
I'll do the Job myself" Next day Jordan
left Topeka for Emporis.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
DEATH OF JAMES MCDONALD
SuccOmbed to Quick Consumption
Last Night

Last evening at 1890 James Mcdonald
died of quick consumption at the home of
his father, 400 South Orchard avenue.
West Side. Mr.. Mcdonald had been con-
fined 10 his room in this city about five
weeks, having been brought from St.
Louis, where he had been treated in ore
of the leading hospitals. He was q years
old and had been raised in this city, and
has host of friends who extend their
warmest sympathy to the bereaved fam
lily. His brother is now a city postman
in the employ of Ine postoff1ce depart
ment, and he has two other brothers
who formerly lived in Wichita and work.
ed on the Eagle, both now of Austin,
Texas. He and his brothers were once
influential members or several local band
organizations and were also prominent in
social and secret society lines. All the
brothers are expected at the funeral. de-
tailed mention of which viii appear later.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
MAY SMITH ROBBINS.

The dainty little Coincidence. May Smith
Robbins, in her popular musical comedy.
little Trixy." will be the attraction at
the Crawford Grand Saturday matinee
and night. Her success in the eastern
cities last season was a matter of re-
mark in the theatrical world, and she has
exceeded the expectations of her most
ardent admirers. She has won praise as
one of the most versatile little women in
the profession, being a sweet singer, a
clever dancer and the master of many dia-
lects. In Little Trixie" she has full scope
10 display her abilities. She is supported
by Fred Robbins. a comedian of nigh or
der of ability and a company Of remark
able individual strength. The play has
been rewritten this season. Sale of seats
opens at Howe's jewelry store this morn
ing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08

ures would appear among abe characters
or MS book under a thin disguise. But
now that the book is published we see
tnat vile some of these men have stood
for their portraits in>the pages OF Ayiwin,
and that their habits and surroundings
have been ingeniously worked in, abe
story in itself is full of deep feeling and
action, apart from such accessories. DR..
Robertson Nicoll, writing in the daily
Chronicle. finds in Alvin "a vivid. en-
thraHing, absorbing love story, full of
movement and life and vigour." ard he
declares that Its open-air freshness. its
thrilling interest, and las intense and no.
bic passion will make il one of the most
eagerly read novels of recent years"
The Athenaeum calls it "a story Of
tragic power, a work of freshness live
illness. vigour of action and undeniable
poetry and philosophy" and claims for
1t "a high and permanent place in our
literature" AS for las style, Literature
that it lis full of poetry" that it has "a
vein OF personal Renaissance" which
makes 1t "a fine addition not only to our
best works of fiction'-all the critics seem
40 concur in this-"One of the most fin
isned studies of its type and kind in all
romantic literature Finally, from the
numerous reviews which have already
reached us from England, we quote an
other extract from the Star: We can
recall no study of the love passion that
can compare wiah AyIwin, 1t declines to
be classed. 1t is of no school. 1t owns no
lineage. acknowledges no tradition. Its
form is new. its ethical message is new
Since Shakespeare created Ophelia there
has been nothing in literature so moving.
so pathetic. so unima ginably sorrowful as
the madness OF Winnie Wynne"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
THE REAL WIDOW BROWN"

Farce comedy may have seen its palm
lest days, but il cannot be designated as
a fancy of a bygone generation. 1t Is
not laboring under weary life, nor does
it read its doom in the sombrous frowns
Of an indifferent public. Worthy farce
comedy has many admirers with whom its
popularity is deep rooted, and who will
doubtless prevent IL from becoming one
OF the lost arts. Those who doubt the
popularity of certain features of farce
comedy should have been at the opera
house last night to slave witnessed the
hearty applause accorded The Real
Widow Brown and the capable company
supporting il. They were greeted bv A
good sized audience, and its approval OF
the efforts of the talented corps was vocif-
"ouSly expressed. As presented last night
The Real Widow Brown" is doubtless
one fthe best farces OF that class CO.
pious IN all those elements that are pro
ductive Of thoughtiess laughter. L IS
an exceedingly effective conglomerate
mixture 81 the H0yt-G oodwin-Polk tvpe.
abounding in numerous laughable sftua-
lions and hrimfuu Of merriment. The
piece as Interpreted last night by a strong
company Of comedians and specially per
formers Is a sure cure for depression Of
spirits and a symphony OF delight" to
lovers u farcical comedy.
The company i unusually strong. effec--
i've ard admirably adapted to this style
Of play. I; : neither tragic. romantic
nor operate. Il Is simply a farce com
eGy in every detail. that deserves TO stand
in the front rank Of theatrical decoc-
tons designed for laughing purposes only.
L would be tedious and useless to emu
mertae the Numerous speciaIaes that were
introduced.
The vocal features we're very good. es-
pecially the singing 81 Beatrice Candles.
Sac possesses a remarkably round. rich.
mellow vioce. The singing and dancing
speciality Of Miss Blanche Henshaw was
refined and deserving OF much praise.
Mr.. Eddie Clark gave clever bi, %
character work and a most amusing spe-
cialty. The limitations OF Charles Bar
rington were artistic and complete
Suffice 20 say that the entire conpaox
ana The Real Widow Brown" compose
a clever entertainment. worthy the pst-
ronage Of farce Iovers.-The Dallas News
Tuesday. Oct. : 1875
The Real Widow Brown" vii be AZ
the Crswtord Grand next week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
nUsIC AND DRArlA

~OON~~~~~o-O~~~O0~~OoO~
RIP Van Wrinkle" s presented by the
Paiges at the Auditorium last night de-
lighted a large and enthusiastic audi
ence Although a great deal IS usually
expected from this talented company, the
manner in which this difficult play was
handled proved a pleasant surprise TO
their many admirers. George w. Paige's
characterization of the perennial vaga-
bond stamps him as a very promising
young actor 1t is by far the best piece
Of work sle has yet done. Lillian Paige
as Gretchen little Tootsie Potts as
Little Meenie." Harry Richmond as
Derrick" and in fact the entire company,
gave good support. Pawn Ticket 2l0."
Lotta's well known comedy drama, is an
nounced for tonight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
CITY IN BRIEF

r. c. Talbot of Winfield, Kan, was al
the Carey yesterday.
Hon. Mort Albaugh Will leave this even
ing for Topeka, where he has some per-
sonal business to look after.
Mr.. Earle W. Evans left last night over
the Missouri Pacific, where he will try a
case today in the district court of Butler
county.
". r. Cannon. superintendent Of bridges
and construction on the Rock Island, was
in the city yesterday, registered from
Topeka
c. r. Gray. superintendent of the Frisco,
was here from Monet. Mr.. Gray was
once connected with the road and located
in this city.
Mrs. E. Y. Ware, VINO has been the
guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. A
Mcguire, for some time. leaves tomorrow
for her home in Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. NJ. E. Ray. telegraph operator, of
this city. but late Of Conway Springs,
has been transferred from the dispatch
er's office there to Coffeyville, Kan.
Mrs. Charles E. Elliott and sister and
Mrs. J. w. Haughey of Wellington Kan,
were registered at the Carey yesterday.
They came to attend Mrs. W. E. Stanley's
reception.
Miss katherine Mason left last night for
Colorado Springs, where she will visit for
several weeks. Before returning home
she will go to Texas, where she Will be
the guest of relatives for short time.
Miss Maude WATSON of Burton, Ind.
and Mr.. Grant Stott of Kansas City were
married at the residence of the brides
uncle, Charles Clayton, on East Central
avenue, at noon yesterday. Rev. Charles
Bradt officiating. Only the immediate
friends of the family were present Mr..
and Mrs. Stott will be at home after De-
cenber 20 at 241i Chestnut street, Kansas
CITY Mo
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
TO NEW TERRITORY
Santa Fe From Wichita About
Complete From
PANHANDLE TO EDDY
What a Santa Fe Official Says
of the Future.

THE big through trains Of the Santa
Fe to California and the west will be run
through Wichita within few years" said
a prominent official Of that road yesterday.
within two weeks the line from Panhan-
die, Texas. Will be completed 10 Raswel,
New Mexico, connecting with the Denver
and Gulf line From this a line can be
built TO Albuquerque avoiding any noun
;ains and shortening the run from Kan
sas City TO Albuquerque by nearly so
miles. This Will be saving Of time 10
California from Wichita of about eight
hours. The time will be saved not on-v
in distance but in the character OF the
runs. There will be no long pull grades.
now necessary on account of the noun
famous country through which the road
is built.
The saving OF time and the incidental
benefits which are derived from having
through travel big trains and in other
ways will be of a very secondary import
ance compared with the great results that
will accrue to Wichita from the new great
cattle territory which at once becomes
tributary as soon as the line TO Roswell
and Eddy is completed. It throws a ter
ritcry as large as the state of Kansas into
direct railway connection with Wichita
This territory is a great cattle and agri-
cultural country. II viii add hundreds of
thousands of dollars TO the jobbing inter
ests of the city. All the supplies of all
kinds can be shipped from Wichita at
much cheaper rates. or at least a shorter
distance by about 20 TO 100 miles.
To get to Fort Worth and Galveston
they must either come up 20 Washburn
and then back around by a circutous run
or go another circuitOus route the other
way. The route 10 Wichita will be direct
and shorter 1t will not only add 10 job
bling interests here. but will open up a
great cattle country that can make Wich-
ita great packing and i've stock center
If the opportunity Is taken up and uti!-
lied. 1t will take sometime of course
to get the through train at work down this
way but the Santa Fe is going 10 do it,
The ocials have been discussing it and
working toward it for years. It's a matter
of time and that means money to a rail-
road corporation"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08

cases Of typhoid fever. and although SIX
cases of each of these diseases were re-
ported. only one death by each resulted.
The causes OF the other deaths were as
follows: Asthma, one; abscess of liver,
one; Brights disease. one; cholera infan-
itum, one; diphtheria, sixteen; heart dis
ease, four; old age, one pneumonia. one;
tumOr, one; hernia, one.
The number of births during the month
was twenty. of which ten were males and
ten females.
Wichita has suffered considerably this
year from diphtheria and typhoid fever.
In many places deaths from these two dis
eases were quite frequent, and in several
cities it was found necessary to close
the schools.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
CHRISTMAS PERIODICALS

The Bookman of December saws: Mr..
Theodore Watts-Dunton's fascinating TO-
nance, Aylwin, is the book OF the rnomen,
IN England Despite tsle fact that a large
majority Of the English critics were in
clined 10 sniff at Mr.. Watts-Dunton writ
Ing novel OF any importance. they have
been unanimous. without exception. not
only in praising the book but in doing so
with enthusiasm 1, has gone through
,hree editions in about as many DAYS.
and IS the great literary surprise OF the
season. Much vas made in the preKmin-
airy announcement OF Aylwin of Mr..
Watts-Dunton's intimate friendship with
Tennyson. Browning. William Norris.
Meredith, Rosetti and Swinburn, and OF
the fact tslat these prominent literary fig
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
In Varying Moods

Out Of the West comes this season s
surprise in books. It is a dainty volume
OF hundred pages, I'm Varying Moods"
verses by William Hamilton Cline, with
drawings by Albert Turner Reid. Writ
ten. printed and published in Kansas City.
it. the first of its kind. virtually marks
the beginning of that city's career as a
literary center. The author. Mr.. Cline, is
an editor on the Kansas City Star. and
Mr.. Reid is an artist on the same 2aper
The combination of their talents has
evolved a book which is beautiful. dainty.
UNIQUE and fetching. The verses run the
gamut from grave to gay, from dialect
10 love-song-are, in fact, "in VARYING
moods" They have appeared in Truth
Life, the Munsey publications and IN var
ious other periodicals and papers. The
drawings range from initials and mar
ginals TO full page pictures in wash and
line work. and are as artistic as they are
beautiful. The cover design and the nos
ter are strong. simple and attractive. The
book as whole. though the first work
Of young men. is the daintiest volume Of
the season" and as an initiative bespeaks
much for that citys right 10 a place as
a publishing town
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
STATISTICS FOR NOVEMBER
Iwenty-six Desths in wichita for
the Hanfs,

The vital statistics compiled FOR the
Tionih Of November show shat although
there was a great deal Of : ckueSs and
diphiheria during that time. VI the death
rate amounted 70 only los per cen;. Al.
told there were twenJy-six deaths.
During the past six months he city has
been very fortunate in having so lew
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
TWO TOUGHS ARRESTED
Wanted for Highway Robbery AT
Hutchinson

Bob Brooks and Kid Hubbard. two no.
ior1ous teugls. were arrested early yes
terday morning on information from the
sheriff of Reno county that they were
wanted there FOR highway robbery. The
sheriff Of Reno county came here yester-
day afternoon a o'clock and took the
prisoners "a Hutchinson.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
A Gard to the Public.

To the musical public of Wichita 1 wish
to announce that Mrs. David Hays is the
sole authorized representative OF my
method of piano teaching in that city.
As Mrs. Hays has studied with me per-
sonaSy. she is eminently qualified to in
struct others in the principles of my sys-
tenn of Interpretative Technic.
HUGH A. KELSO, JR.,
Director OF the Kelso School of Musical
and Dramatic Art. Handel Hall. Chi
cage, III.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
BuckIens arp,csSo,va

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Is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by G. Gehring
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
Dr. Bulls Cough syrup is NOT a com.

mon every day cough mixture It is a
marvellous remedy for all the troublesome
and dangerous complications resulting
from a cod in the head. throat. chest or
lungs. Sold for - cents
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08
NON-PARTIsAN w.CTU.
Elect Officers ut Their Annual Con-
yeution in Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio. Dec 7.-Oficers we're
elected at today's session Of the national
nou-partisan W. c. T L. Mrs Annie
Whittenmyer. OF Saratoga, Pa. the first
president OF the W (. T. L. Nslen &,
vas organized twenty-five years ago. and
president continually OF the non-partissn
branch since the split OF the organizs-
ton nine years ago. declined re-election
on account Of age and failing Meath. SIC
Is now over =. Mrs. Howard II Enzaau
Of jefferson. ONO. a prominent member
Of the organization and national treas
urer. was elected president. Other Officers
elected were: Wee presidents. Ms 7. 3
Walker. Minneapolis: Mrs. G II Camp
bell. ATleSheuy. Pa: Mrs Eta r Hur-
ford ITdianosa. Iowa: general secretary.
Ms. Ellen J. Painnsy. Cleveland, ono;
recording secretary. Mss Emma a FoE-
ler. Pit<sourg. Pa: treasurer. Mrs g -
Afford. Bernar6st0xn. Mass; national
evangelist and organizer. Mr. Isahei
Chicago.
4 resolution Vas adopted glEirS cu1-
gress % abolish tae army csnicsa aa the
ground that Il had been he means ~
forming zn appetite for strorg drink .a
many young men.
san Francisco. Dec. THE Ualts-5
States guu5oat Yorktown has Ten fazg
ccaSed sn1 has receivs-s a f1li supply -
ammunition aH5 a ready . lave oa
nor. .o..cA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-08

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF the
Kansas National bank at Wichita. in the
state of Kansas. at the close of business,
December Z, 1875:
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-05
Yellow Jaundice Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for it's
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
the following: "This is to certify that
| was terrible sufferer from yellow
treated by some of the best physicians
in our city and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec-
trio Bitters; and after taking two bot
ties, was entirely cured. l now take
great pleasure in recommending
them to any person suffering from this
terrible malady. am gratefully yours
NJ. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky.n
Sold by John H. Upton, druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-05
The Cotton Belt IN Dallas.

On August LIST, the Cotton Belt secured
an entrance into Dallas.
For number of years this great rail
way system has run its passenger trains
almost by 1.-THE gates OF Dallas" so to
speak, but had never heretofore made an
entrance into the city,,
This is no longer, Tor the trains of this
popular line will now run into the very
heart of Dallas, and into the handsomest
passenger depot in Texas. A trackage ar.
ranzement has been made with the Santa
Fe, whereby the Cotton Belt will operate
it own trains into Dallas over the tracks
of the latter line. This is big move,
both for Dallas and the Cotton Belt. 1t
will give the former another large railroad
system, aud the latter an entrance into
the metropolis of north Texas. Besides
its will place the Cotton Belt in much
better position to secure Texas business,
securing for it, as it does, the shortest and
quickest line to Dallas, and enabling 1t to
make direct connections with all the roads
leading from Dallas.
With the Inauguration of its new line
into Dallas, the Gotten Belt will operate
through Pulman Buffet Sleeper service
between Memphis and Galveston, via
Dallas and the Santa Fe. This gives the
Cotton Belt through car service to Alva-
RADIO, Cleburne. Temple, Cameron. Cald-
well. Brennan, Rosenberg, Galveston and
many intermediate points, in addition to
its already splendid service to Dallas. TT.
Worth. Grpenville, Tyler, Corslcana and
Waco. With its new aud increased facili-
ties for handling business. the Cotton
Belt will easily maintain its present repu-
tation OF being the fayorite line 10 Texas.