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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Hon. Caleb D. Green, Clerk Of Super
ior Court former editor says, II have
read with much pleasure and pride the
Special Trade edition Of the Durham Re-
corder issued the 19th.of January" Il Is
indeed credit to its energetic and talen-
ted proprietor as well as The hustling cityof
Durham. Such newspaper enterprise de-
serves tie large patronage II Is receiving
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

The leaf tobacco fee bill, pro-
posing to reduce auction fees for
the sale of leaf tobacco on
warehouse floors, has been re~
ported unfavorably by the COM
mittee on salaries and fees.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

In the Miles "embalmed beef"
matter, the president has de-
cided to order a court of enquiry.
It can investigate the beef scan
dial, or merely determine the
blame of Miles in criticising the
administration.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09
TRINITY COLLEGE, N. e.,

The recent Tissue of the Durham Recor-
der, writing up the interests Of Durham,
does great credit TO your journalistic
ability. wish TO congratulate you upon
this great success. am sure that the
largest results must come to our city from
this special issue Of the Recorder, and
that we are all due you our thanks and
cooperation in all OF your work to ads
vance the interests of Durham.
With very best wishes for your success,
] am, Yours truly,
JNo. G. KILGo.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

The Legislature is urging the
u. S. government to pay back
to the State $4,000 paid out
by Governor Russell in raising
troops for the late war.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED
n EVERYWHERE for "The Story oil
the Philippines" by Murat Ilalstead, com
missioned by the government as Official
Historian TO the War Department. the
book was written 10 army camps al San
Francisco, on the Pacific with General
Merritt, In the Hospitals al Horolulu, In
Hong Kong, In the American trenhes al
Manila, In the insurgont camps with
Aguinaldo, on the deck Of the Olympus
with Dewey and In the roar Of battle at
the fall Of Manila. Bonanza for agents
Brimful Of original picture taken by gov.
erment photographers on the spot. Large
book. Low price Big profits. Freight
paid Credit given. Drop all trashy an.
official war books. 0Ytfit free. Addres,
r. r. Barber, Sec'y., Star Insurance Bldg
Chicago.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

calculated that at the present
price of peanuts, this butter can
be put upon the market at Is
cents per pounds, and it never
becomes rancid. All of which
is calculated to stimulate the
"goober" industry.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Capt. v. Ballard Supt Of Electric Co
says; "Allow me 10 congratulate you on
your splendid extra edition of 10 600.
copies. The enterprise does You great
credit, and shows what Durhamite can
do. / have read your paper with great
pleasure and profit"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

DR.. J. A. Smith says: II have just fin.
isbed looking over the splendid edition
OF your paper, and feel sure Il will be In
strumenial 10 doing our already thriving
city great good, as Il brings before the
public every industry successfully car
rled on here" .e-
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

We are told that the utility of
the horse has about come to q
standstill, in some of the large
cities. And now IL seems that
the cows usefulness is to be
supplanted by the manufacture
of butter from the peanut It is
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Pope, Darlington & Co., the
farmers great friends, say they
are ready for your tobacco. They
will secure You the highest prices
If you will give them a load for
trial.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09
Cole & Holiday

Have purchased the Thomas gallery,
which has been thoroughly renovated,
repapered and painted, and In many
ways improved and enlarged, SO that we
are now prepared to make Fine Artistic
photographs. We are also prepared to
do all kinds of Photographic work outs
side of the Studio (both interior and ex-
terror yiews) on short notice All kinds
Of Commercial Work will receive prompt
attention. We feel confident that we
can please the most fastidious, and 10
yite you TO our studio to examine our
work and be convinced that we have the
ability TO do just what we claim Give
us q trial and we will endeav0r to give
you satisfaction. Don't forget the place
At Thomas old stand. over Whitmore's
bakery COLE q HOLLADAY.
lnseTsiate Phone 80.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

The Christian Scientist, in
Chicago, have subscribed $780,
600 towards the erection Of two
sanitariums. They already haye
one elegant temple:
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Farmers Of Caswell, come right
along with your tobacco aud stop
with Pope, Darlington q Co., at
Parrish warehouse. Big prices
for every pound.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

There is nothing better to pre-.
serve o dead man, aud nothing
worse to keep a living man than
whiskey,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Sold more pounds OF the farmers tobacco from October
house length of time since it was built We are
doing AL can to please customers We are buying
largely Of all grades ourselves; have made several
large sales Of purchase and tobacco and
are willing to pay liberal prices in addition to the amount
of purchases made every day by
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE:
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Q. 1899.

The legislature will finish its
work by the 25th of February,
and adjourn to meet again as
circumstances may suggest.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Jim Young and his negro
"soldiers" have been mustered
out Of service. We hope never
to look upon their like again.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1899-02-09

Col. W. T. Blackwell says: at was a
Bully issue; well written and printed.
and a great advertisement for Durham"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
statesmen ENTERTAIN
Large Audience Listens to an Inter
eating Program.

The Salesmen's Protective association
on Thursday evening entertained crowd
ed house with a very finely rendered pro-
gram and hospitable reception. Early in
the evening the halls of the Central La
Dor Union commenced to fill. and long be-
fore the president, Mr.. Brown, announced
the opening number the house was
crowded and all seats taken. The audi
ence was made UP Of the best in the city,
there being representatives from the cler-
gy, many of the largest mercantile estab-
Hshmeuts and other interests. The large
attendance was significant Of the enthu-
sasm which Wichita entertains for the
clerks. The Salesmen's Protective asso-
citation Is among the oldest labor organi-
cations in the city, and has for many
years maintained an active organization
of young men whose principal aim is TO
close the stores at a reasonable hour.
They have steadfastly stood as go-be-
tween when relations between employers
and employees have been at all strained,
and as a working factor in the city trades
assembly have exerted very telling in
fuence. On Thursday night they extend
ed a very pretty hospitality to their
guests and every one present showed their
by lievly applause. Follow
ing is the program as rendered. and the
several features were given in a manner
which showed we'll trained ability and
lively desire to please:
Musical Observation-Disclosures orchestra.
Opening Address-Hon. John Davis.
Musical Selection, "Whistling Rufus
Mariposa Mandolin club.
Piano uet-Mrs. Colonel Bryant and D.
W. Carothers.
Recitation-Miss Eulalia Wendell.
whistling Solo-George Leon Kessier.
Recitation. How Rubenstein Played
the Piano"-Miss Copeland.
Musical Selection. ''Waltz.of the Dream
Mandolin club.
Recitation-Mlss Fannie Milhaupt.
Black-face Specialty-Teddy Cox.
Social chat in the ice cream parlor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01

passed through the city Thursday nighs OIL
his way to Topeka
Mrs. Hamilton. Mrs. Finley Toss ard
Mrs. Charles Biting have retu, eel from
Winfield. where they spent the time pie 3
antly doing the Chautaulua aud IsklSr
views with their kodakS.
NJ. W. Weeks, who travels for the Nc
Cormick harvester people. leaves today
for Kingman. He says the wheat crop in
Kansas where he has been Is much better
than is generally reported.
Councilman Volk said yesterday that
the shooting Of fireworks would be allow
ed on the main streets on the Fourth. as
the council had not passed any resolution
against such amusement this year.
Miss Fife NJ. Davies left Monday after
noon for an extended visit to the Pacific
coast She will visit relatives ara fr!enis
in Portland. Seattle. Victoria. y. -, san
Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles.
Mr.. G. Gehring. the druggist. has re-
ceived an appointment by the president Of
the state association as a delegate to the
National Association OF Retail Drug
gists. which meets In Cincinnati next Oc-
tober.
The Sisters OF AL Hallows academy
will this year take their retreat q few
weeks earlier than on previous years. on
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
THOMAS SKIPPED OUT
And Worked q Shr ewd Gsme TO Avoid
Paying A'imOny.


II reports are true, d. R. Thomas, who
formerly worked for Musselman Bros. in
this city, has played very shrewd game
in order to undo the handicaps Of pend
ing divorce suit Thomas wife, LucEe,
had sued him for divorce and aliTnony and
the suit has been pending for some time,
Judge Dale ordering him to pay a weekly
temporary a1mony 70 Mrs. Thomas
Thomas was under age and had some real
estate in Texas which he could not dis
pose Of until he was Of age. In order to
settle the divorce matters and comply
with the orders of the court, Thomas said
1t would be absolutely necessary for him
TO sell the real estate In Texas, so he
had the right Of majority conferred on
him. He failed TO pay alimony and just
before the date arrived at which he could
be held for contempt Of court, he took
copy o fthe order comforting upon him the
rights OF majority, and skipped TOUT for
Texas. 1t is presumed that he took
woman with him who he represented as
Mrs. Thomas, in order TO make deed to
the Texas property and II has been
learned that he sold the property and
skipped out for some pace unknown.
Mrs Thomas appeared in court yesterday
in company with her attorney, C. V. Fer
guson, and obtained her divorce, but she
will not get alimony until Thomas is
found, as he did not leave any personal
property. Thomas was proved by the evil
dence presented yesterday to have been a
very Wild reckless and adulterous young
man
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
SEDGWICK COUNTY PROSPERITY
Farm IVaIues a Million More Than
Last Years

Sedgwick county has an increase Of a.,
Kinds OF prosperity this year. arro'@rC l..
the returns II townsh p assessors. The
number Of farms in the county is S5l1. an
increase OF lis oyer last year; number 4
acres under fence, 4O5 as an !rerras, =
400 over last year. There gre . ACRES
under irrigation. which is acres less than
last year. Kechi had 20 acres under irri-
gation last year. but one this year. viii q
Waco. having none last year. has 70 tn $
year. The total cash value Of the farms.
Including improvements. is returned at
Sll iSI,5l5. which is an increase of s. 46s. 2lO
over last year.
The acreage sown to winter wheat is
given at 12S Sd. which is 80 acres more
than returned fo- the fall Of lS97. Thu
acreage sown to rye Is given at 2Se4.
The number of acres planted 10 corn this
spring is lel,l26. which is within 4.OOO acres
OF as much as Planted in the spring Of
1895. The oat acreage is given at 4loll
There are 12i2 acres bf Irish potatoes
SCI acres Of sweet potatoes. c. acres Of
broom corn and $40 acres II millet and
Hungarian grass.
The number Of acres Of sorghum plante5
for syrup is s9s. and the number planted
for feed 6.4l6. There arc 1887 acrss #
kafir corn. % acres Of Jerusalem corn. >
acres Of clover. 81 acres 1T timothy. {. SIS
acres Of alfalfa. - acres of orchard eras,
and 1t4oOa acres Of prairie used for grlss
as pasture. Last fall 50 AS tons OF prairie
hay were cut.
The value of garden products SOL during
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01

account OF the building OF the large sddl.
ton to the school. mention OF which we
made few months ago in the Eagle. 70
Is said the Sisters will take their retreat
about July L
The police win be ordered % be very
strict with reference 10 preventing the fir-
ing OF firccrSukers ard other fireworks In
the alleys OF the city on the Fourth ~
al any time thereafter. II Is understood
that there WI be no objection 70 shooting
on firecrackers In the streets as there Is
not 50 much danger Of fire.
Mrs. W. J. Wallace has gone 10 Chicago
for a short visit. after which she will 90
10 New York City to take instructions
under some famous Instructors In eiocu-
ton and dramatic art. Mrs. Wallace has
excellent talent and her friends expect 20
hear very favorabiy from her by the
time she finishes the course.
1t Il reported that some very holsteroua
and dangerous proceedings took place on
Topeka avenue between Second and Third
street, Thursday night. Two couples we're
out riding and they woke the residents
Of that section by shooting several times
and screaming and running their teams
up and down the street IL was 80 late az
night that no one took the pains 10 az
certain the names 81 the persons
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
PEN AND THROTTLE
Railroad Men and Newspaper
Writers to be Remembered.
TO BE ADMITTED FREE
In the Theatre Colonel Black
we'll Is to Build.

Colonel A. ]. Blackwell Of BlscNwri. the
rich citizen of Oklahoma, was IN WITCH "a
yesterday comforting with Moo-e Brothers
In regard to a contract for the iron wo: X
for his new opera house at Blackwell.
In descibing this new building, Colonel
Blackwell said he expected 80 put $ce,c9
in it, making It a modern theater in every
particular. He intends to have two DO <ss
erected at either side Of the stage. One
of these boxes Is to be set aside for tue
sole use of railroad and newspaper n en-.
Whoever gets the management Of the
opera house. Colonel B ackwell says h
will stipulate with him that newspaper or
railroad men shall be charged no admis-
sion and will be ushered to the railroad
and newspaper box.
The reason for this generosity on the
part of the colonel comes about from a
peculiar circumstance. For years Colonel
Blackwell believed that IL he ever died the
newspapers would roast him. Last winter
he was very sick at Blackwell, and the
report got out that he was dead. Nearly
every newspaper in the southwest had an
obituary On him. and they ware all so com
plimentary and pleasing that the coloush
hopes in this way to repay the scribes
The railroad men are Included because tHe
railroads have made II such a point tn
build to the city which is namsd for him
and where his interests are so large. Thare
is no doubt about the city of Blackwell
booming. It's postmaster had his salary
increased $500 this last year. Thu II tch'r-
son Southern is already in there az the
Santa Fe and the Frisco are building down
from Kansas as fast as they can go.
The opera house according to he irtcn-
ton of Colonel Blackwell, will be the finest
In the territory.
The town-bu'lder, as the colonel Is
known, has Just completed a new block at
Blackwell which is very beautiful 1t is
surmounted with three gigantic balls.
which have been go.d-leafed. On one is
painted the name Schley, on the other
Sigsbee and on the center one Dewey.
Colonel Blackwell say thy shine like
new money" in the sunshine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
GOOD PERFORMANCE.

THE Kings Command" was the bill at
the Crawford Grand last night. The cos
tunes were gorgeous and the scenery was
fine The play is a French comedy and
caused a great deal Of laughter. Mr.. F.
E. Spooner was very funny as Isadore.
Mr.. Geo. D. Baker as the Marquis de vo-
lange acted his part admirably Miss AL
lie Spooner again gained the plaudits OF
her auditors. Miss Spooner possesses
great force in her acting for one so
young, and has certainly a bright future
before her in her chosen profession. The
rest OF the company gave sufficient sup
port. The company will close their en-
gagement tonight. The matinee bill will
be AN American in Cuba" Fireworks
will be given to all children attending.
Several presents will be given away at
the nights performance, which will be
THE Wife's Sister,"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
COLLEGE OF THE SISTERS OF
BETHANY.
Special Rates for special Courses,
AeeOrdluR tn Room

In another column will be founi the ad-
vertisement of the College of the Sisters
OF Bethany, OF Topeka, Kan
This school is probably the Oldest, AMI
certainly among the best, educat nal in
stitutions Of our state. 1t was founded
while Kansas was a territory and has
been in continuous ope-sti ~ eve since
It Is the only 'home" school for girls in
the state. It is heated by steam. lighted
by electricity. and has ample facilities for
the comfort and health of its pupils.
It is 1ecated within three blocks of tie
state house. being thus is the most h au-
tiful part Of the city of Topeka. caDut S
Of twenty acres. handsomely shades by
trees, affords facilities for outdoor exer-
cises and sports.
Parents looking FOR 9 SAfs. iho'JLFh
school for their daughters can not do bet
ter than to address the head of this inst:-
tuition for a catalogue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
COMING Local EVENTS.

The officers and cficers-elect Of wichita
dodge. No. 20. N. R. A. win meet at their
han this evening for drill at $40 D. m.
Please be prompt.
The Sunday morning service at the En-
por.a Avenue NJ. E. church will be cd
quor Versus Labor. or A Plea for the
Workingman-" At p. m. a platform
temperance meeting will be held Wage
earners are especially invited to attend.
W. v. Burns, pastor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
WORK WILL BEGIN
On New Plymouth Congrega-
tionaI Church With
LAYING OF CORNER STONE
Sunday Afternoon at Six
O'clock Mayor Ross Speaks

Next Sunday. tomorrow, will be big
day for Congregationalists in Wichita.
For nearly a year the Plymouth church
has been planning and working for an ad-
dition to their building on North Law
renee. Funds have been raised in one
way and another. and under the faithful
leadership Of Rev. Thayer the congrega-
ton is now ready to begin the building.
With appropriate ceremonies the corner
stone Of the new church. on the corner OF
Lawrence avenue and Second street, will
be laid Sunday afternoon. The hour Of
Is chosen because the place IS well shad-
ed at that time. and every one will be free
to take part in the ceremonies.
The choir Of Plymouth church viii be
in attendance. Miss Mabel Ladd will sing
the beautiful contralto solo 1.-The Lord is
MY Light" Short addresses will be made
by several prominent persons Of the COM
mUnity. Mr.. r. L. Holmes will show the
spiritual significance of the corner stone.
Hon. Finlay Ross will speak Of the public
spirit manifested in such enterprise and
MFR. Charles G. Cohn will note the rela-
ton between the church and the business
Of the community. Mr.. E. z. Hgginson
will give greeting from the churches of
the city, and Rev. W. B. Slutz from the
ministers, and Rev. w. A. Bosworth
from the sister Congregational churches.
A general invitation is extended 10 the
services. Seats will be provided in the
shade Of the large trees and everything
arranged for comfort
A large crowd will be present from
every denomination in the city. and in
fact the citizens in general will attend.
After the laying Of the corner stone Sun
day the structure will be finished as rap
idly as possible
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01

the year ending March is 81 7Ss. The
value OF poultry and eggs sold during the
year is $Ss.175. The number Of pounds OF
butter made In families Is 550,77O. and the
number Of pounds made in factories is
To,S5L The city of Wichita is not included
in any of the statistics given. as the as
SCISSORS returns from the city are not yet
completely. The value of milk sold during
the year. other than that sold to cream
cries. is $Ss 0JO.
The numbe rof horses in the country is
1904; mules. 1900; mich cows, 12.SsS; 9TH
er cattle, Ss.411; sheep, 12.s57; swine, 5S.-
CO., go
The number Of horses that have died of
disease during the year is $40; mules. IL;
milch cows, 155; other catt'e, 6C3; sheep.
s5S; swine. 9.s4l. NUmbsr OF sheep killed
by dogs. s; by wolves. ia. Greeley reports
LIZ sheep killed by wolves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
WICHITA BOY IN NEW YORK
nen-hur Lease Wins sehoIarshin
Prize ia Gotham.

on tuesday. June %. N O'Clock in the
afternoon. there took place In New York
City the twenty-fourtl annual commence
ment Of Public School No. So al Lenox
avenue and l34th street. There was an
eAaoorate program issued with AL the
graduates and those of the members VINO
received prizes and special mention.
among those receiving well merited
pr re was Ben Hdr Lease, son Of Mr.. and
MIS- CHARLES Lease Of this city The
prize Was the Alfred Adler" prize whi5S
was $40 in gold, and given for the best
composition. Mr.. Lease is only I2 years
Old and was born in Wichita and hsd
considerable schooling here before enter
ing me pubic schools Of New York. II Is
matter Of pride that 50 young Wichita
boy should receive SUCH honors and many
friends in the city extend TO him tba
WarmeSt congratulations.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
VIOLATED THE K. S. B. A. RULES
Charles Short Is Having Trouble Since
He Pulled Down Union SIeu


c. w. Morgan. president OF Local Union
NO. 10 OF the Kansas State BARRIERS asso-
citation, filed an affidavit OF repievin yes
terday in the city court against Charles
Short, the North Main street barber WHO.
after going into the Union violated the
provisions of the same. The local union
demands the X. S. B. A. card which was
furnished Mr.. Short by the union. Short
has been getting all kinds Of competition
and trouble on his hands since he went
back to the scent shave. 1t is said the
union has set up a shop close to him and
VIII undersell him on shaves and all other
Kinds of tonsorial speciaities unta they
e.ther run him out of business or force
MIN back into the union A member said
last night that if necessary the union
shop could run the price of a shave down
10 nickel and throw in a shampoo n
cigar a Turkish bath. a shine. glass .,
Deer and bunch of frecrackers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-07-01
CLAYTON'S HUNTING GROUNDS
With Mr. McGOman He Buys a Farm
and Lake Near COIwIch

John Clayton and John MCGOWAN, In
partnership, have bought the Mckee farm.
six miles northwest Of Colwich. which In
cludes a fine twelve-acre lake. not sur
passed in Kansas for hunting. camping
and boating. They will Park the lake.
build a fine club house and 9th, wise i'm
prove the premises to make II an Ideally
convenient and comfortable zee fer
hunting. The farm, bes des having he
added advantage of a large lake. Is cnly a
mile from the Arkansas river, and is one
of the best in the country for corn o.
wheat Corn on the farm last year aver
aged nearly forty bushels per acre. and rs
for hunting. Mr.. Clayton and NJ. Nc
Gowan killed more than 500 ducks on the
lake this spring.