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fercd until then. / felt that could
not kill you my brain would burst.
I rushed forward blindly, stumbled
the ground, where I lay stunned for
few moments. When I rose, you
had gone.
II went back to my bed. slept for
some time, and awoke at dawn with
the murderous fever on me fiercer than
before. l stole into your room, Paul
i, your wife, the nameless daughter
Of mad mother, who had deceived
you basely. robbed you OF peace, hap
piness, honor and love, yet who had
received nothing In return from you
but countless benefits, infinite farbear-
ance, noblest patience. l leaned over
you as you slept, razor pressed to
your throat. The touch OF the steel
or the fire Of my murderous breath
awoke you. You looked at me calmly.
and skunk away cowed. loathing my
self, cursing the day that gave life to
such a wretch as l.
"All that morning / knelt By your
pillow in an agony of shame, of re-
morse, praying for strength to leave
you before you would guess my hor-
rible secret. Strength seemed to come;
l rose to go when you were driving up
the avenue with her. l went to the
window to take my farewell look; you
were standing in the porch together
whispering eagerly. her hand was
clasping yours. struggled fiercely for
h,,f OF or
me again. l. ran quickly down to your
study, unlocked drawer where l had
seen you hide packet OF vermin-
poison one day, and poured it into the
glass of wine you asked for. You took
1t unsuspiciously; and when It was
half way to your lips you turned with
n smile and kind word to mo-and.
thank Heaven. / was able to cash 1t
from your hands-thank Reaven.
thank Heaven!
And now l go from you. Paul, for
ever. with prayer on my lips and
in my guilty heart for your peace and
welfare. Be happy with her you love.
and forget the wretched woman who
deceived you. Put her from your mem-
ory and your life as II she had never
been. Now, can write no more-my
hand shakes: strange lights are burn
ing before my eyes: torturing thirst
consumes me. though hear the splash
ing OF cool water everywhere around.
l must go-oh, love. love. how can l
write FAREWELL"
The paper fell from my hands. I
turned wildly to Mrs. Murray.
where is she. where Is she? Let
me go to her at once. tell you, she
is desperate. maddened: there is not
a moment to lose!"
Mrs. Murray. with her hands to her
eyes, answered with weak whimper.
1 rushed toward the door. and then
became aware for the first time that
the room was full OF familiar faces
my Uncle Gerard from Kibton. my two
cousins from bennington. General
Stopford. Doctor Finlay. and some
others / had not the power to recog-
nize.
ITO be Continued.l
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she sat all day long on stool before
the fire shiverin' an not seeming to
hear or understand a word that was
goin' on. We thought that perhaps
when her poor child came, Heaven
would see fit to give her back her
senses, but it wasn't SO; an in less
than week after Helen was born her
mother one night stole out of her bed
and threw herself from the cliffs down
to the beach below. where, as I've told
ye, her body was picked up next day.
That's her story"
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Cycle Track In n Hotel.

The new Hotel Great Central, con-
nected with the new railroad entering
London on the north, Is approaching
completion and will be ready TO receive
the summer influx of visitors. One nov
city that seems to be worthy of COM
ment is the large cycle track which oc-
cuples the greater portion OF the fiat.
This innovation, 1t Is hoped. will allow
guests to take their usual exercise In
comfort and safety when the streets,
ms Is generally the case, are impass-
able. owing to mud. This Is said to be
the first arrangement Of the sort ever
seen In any hotel In the world.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26
Plants of the World.

The fora of Europe embraces about
10000 species. India has about 5000.
The British possessions in North
America, though with an area nearly
as large as Europe, have only about
5000. One of the richest floras is that
of the Cape of Good Hope and Natal.
which numbers about 10000 species.
Australia is also rich in them, about
10000 being known at the present
time.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26
Tho National Capital.

The eyes of the world are now cen
tered on Washington. The best line
between Chicago and the national cap
ital is the Monon Route, G. II. & D.
Ry., b. & o. S. w. and B. & o. Through
sleepers leave Chicago daily at 2:45
n. III. (ready in Dearborn station at
$50 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at
11:2O a. m, Washington mt CAT Il. IN.
and Baltimore 7:5O Il. m. This is the
most comfortable and convenient train
for the east running out of Chicago.
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Ito be Continued.)
pAupEr.s cH,LpLIkE NATURE.
Passionate Dcsirc to Live, Act and Enjoy
without Intermissicn.

Passionate Dcsire to Live, Act and Enjoy
without 1ntcrmissicn.
I beg to Insist for moment upon tho
childlike nature of Daudet's character,
says Pail Mall Gazette. It Is true that
everything seems to have been said in
praise OF Daudet. All the forms OF
eulogy have been exhausted in emu
merating his great and luminous quail
tiles: But / have not seen noted in
any of the studies OF the novelist this
striking feature of his character. Dau-
det was child, marvellous child. ex-
ceptionally gifted and possessing all
the beautiful and adorable qualities OF
Ildhood-coniidencc. generosity. fe-
ver!sh Imagination and passionate
desire to live. to act, to enjoy. with
out intermission or cessation. And to
the end OF his life, although riveted
to his armchair. Daudet gave the best
advice, showed us how ardent was his
passion for justice and humility, and
made us share with him the Joy OF liv-
ing by ideas. II l insist upon this
childIike nature of Daudets character
Il is because assign to this trait the
place of honor: 1t is to the artless ma
lures. to children and to enthusiasts
that We owe all great progress. splen-
did ideas, marvellous inventions, gener-
Gus and charitable impulses.
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Patents Granted.

During the year 1893 33,915 patents
were applied for, 22,2O7 were granted.
G,S24 are awaiting the payment of the
final fee and 4,363 have been forfeited
for failure to pay the final fee. 1t is
not generally known that the patent
office is self-supporting. The total re-
ceipts last year We're 81 1877 ,73I .4S
while the total expenditures were ST.
1876, 1962O, leaving balance of ST.
53S.2S In favor of the government
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ncIuccn TMn Elres.

He was passenger on fast train
bound for st. Louis. and when about
fifty mileo from that village he jumped
from the rear platform.
why did you do IT." asked the ply
sician at the little way station, when
he had recovered his senses.
1T was fate" replied the sufferer,
with faint smile. II might have
gone farther and Jared much worse"
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n,.c In Wage. In England.

Returns just issued show that there
has been general rise In wages
throughout England in the last year.
The aggregate rise In the wagcs of 300.
600 workers affected amounted to tiS..
600 n week. an average of 81 cents n
week per capita. This rise is chiefly In
the mining Industry. but the operatives
in the building trades are also favor
ably affected.
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Tho Smnkelnas Variety.

Waggles-rhis war has shown that
powder should be unlike a child. jag
gles-What in the world do you mean?
Waggles-lt should be heard but not
seen.
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Old-Style polltpncss,

Polite Old Gentleman-I perceive.
madam. that ! need not inquire about
your health. Nice Old Lady-Thank
you. sir: confess that feel ten years
younger than l am. Polite Old Gentle
man-Possibly, madam. but you cam
not feel a day younger than you look.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26

The official Inauguration OF the new
telephone line between Moscow and St.
Petersburg took place recently. The
line alone cost 10000 rubles $50 400.
In the exchanges ut nll stations Ameri.
can telephone apparatus Is used ex-
clusIyely
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26
Hardly First.

SIS 1t n diamond of the first water?"
asked the pawnbroker. "Well-er-
it's been in soak once or twice before"
replied the owner as he passed # over
for inspection.-New York Journal
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Why ue Would.

DO you think that Bocckle, the tall
or, would give me credit for suit of
clothes?" Does he know your
No" "Oh, in that case he would. =
Das Kleine Witzblatt.
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A Single Doas Of 'Fivs Drops-
will benefit you for Ia grippe-its use a
few days will cure you. See their ad-
vertiscment in another column Of this
paper, containing strong testimonials
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26

A catalogue Of 800 prizes. suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on
inquiry. Prizes given for saving Dla.
mond &c" Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works. South Omaha.
Nebraska
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26

What makes you say Mnbcl's husband
Is weak minded well. they've been
married two years and he would rather
stay at home with her In the evening
than do anything else on earth
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26

Dorothy. you were flirting with tie
photographer when you had this picture
nothing l ever say to you makes you
wear such an aminble expression
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26

Prince Albert of Monaco is having
magnetic observatory built in tie
Azores
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26

Richards Magic Cntnrrh Expcllant Co.
Omaha. Ncb. Write for particulars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-01-26
MY POOR WIFE.
BY,J. P. SMITH.
":&:*:s*:
CHAPTER XIX.

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
THREE DAY SHOOT
Fourth Meeting of the Central
Kansas
SPORTSMENS' ASSOCIATION
Begins at the Fair Grounds
Next tuesday,.
SPORTSMENS' ASSOCIATION

The bulletin Of the fourth meeting Of the
Central Kansas Sportsmen's association,
mentioned in The Eagle some days ago,
has been issued. The Wichita Gun club
has arranged for a three days shooting
tournament, beginning May 80, next Tues
day; this being being selected on account
of the Trans-Mississipp Congress. 1t is
to be purely an amateur affair, barring all
manufacturers agents and experts from
the target contest. Every accommodation
possible for visitors has been arranged.
Hacks will leave Peacock's gun store
every hour, taking the visitors who enter
the contests to the grounds free. Sports
men from all over Southern and Central
Kansas and Oklahoma are expected.
Last year this meeting was very sue
cessful affair, and it is probable that a
very much larger crowd will be here this
year. on account of the Commercial Con-
gress. The following is a schedule of
FIRST DAY-MAY 80.
Event No. 20 targets; entrance, 81; SO
added.
Event No. 2-2O targets; entrance. 81; SO
added.
Event No. 30 targets; entrance 81; so
added
Event No. 40 targets; entrance 81; so
added.
Event No. SO targets; entrance, g; so
added.
Event No. 6-Team shoot; 10 singles and
pairs; entrance, 81 per team; men to
each team, from any one town; for a sill
Yer cup, representing the championship of
the Southwest.
SECOND DAY-MAY 81.
Event No. 20 targets; entrance. 81; SO
added
Event No. SO targets; entrance, 81; so
added.
Event No. go targets; entrance, sl5O;
SO added.
Event No. 1O-2O targets; entrance, 81; $40
added.
Event No 11-2O targets; entrance, 81;
jackrabbit system.
Event No 12-2O targets; entrance 81; SO
added.
THIRD DAy-JUNE l.
Live bird event-25 live birds; entrance,
so. Birds extra.
Twenty per cent of the entrance money
viii be deducted to buy a suitable trophy,
euDIeIldllC OF the CndUlplOHSHJp OIL the
live bird shoot of Southern Kansas and
Oklahoma.
This shoot shall be governed by a handi-
cap committee to be appointed on the
grounds.
After the events of each day the shoot
ers will be accommodated with sweep
stake shoots.
American Shooting association rules
shall govern.
Shooting commences at $50.
Referees decision shah be final.
Black powder barred.
Blue rocks only viii be used.
All targets will be thrown from Maugan
trap.
All ties will be divided unless otherwise
agreed upon.
In events Of Is entries or less, moneys;
over IS entries, 3 moneys.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
WATERS OF WESTERN RIVERS
Geological survey Reports on Power
and Irrigation.

Washington, May 24.-The United states
geological survey has jus, issued an i'm
portaut volume prepared by T. H. Newell
relating to the use Of water for power.
irrigation purposes. being the product OK
ten years experience and systematic
measurement. Il gives facts concerning
rivers IN various localities from Maine 20
California and shows the greatest, least
and average fow BY months. The greater
part Of the volume Is given 70 facts con-
corning the rivers % the vest. parr'ca-
larry those used in irrigation. The Ms
souri, river and rs tributaries in Montana
and Wyoming ars described and figures
Of available water Inserted A large NUM-
Der OF measurements % re hsadEaters
d Plate river IN Colorado are a-so given
and th4 importance ~ ,ais stream - the
DEVELOPMENT q Nebraska is shown
IN a similar way r1a A.kansas river is
described and data 5ear.rz up1n tae great
problem G 2 interstate water placed on rec
ord. Rsusss farmers claim aE that the
iriEators in C0lora5o are taktnz the water
wa.ch blouzs 10 -Aem- Similar cond.-
tons are shown 70 exist On the 70
G-an5e. waters - EA-ch are aet Only
canned Dh tt4-5ft4l al-fsi 80 ia g.
also - re republic q. NeTseo. giving zee
90 an important International contsnti1--
Fac-s- eze-alnst be rivers q Texas are
a-s8 naiezs I'd ire exsss-srdirary rausdty
w.th which sediment IS e,-=-rog.irs tze
gr=a. Hill s1--19.lar raservar ard Ezter
power q Austin are illustrates - d.
grams.
TIE conditions "a the 8-alaage azsas q
Humboldt -5se- and x Great sait Lake
81 Seya&a and ard Ctza. are Described
atsa saose aso1E. -1s Ga rlysr - Arlz9-a-
Tee 1ar northwest zas nat been neS.e-tes
Esrers having bssa m@asErs5 - E-2h9-
Waza 1g-ou and Oregon E--a1zrstE e.
faslS arr gwen c-ucsvnlEz California. s-1
. paper 1T17 ne aatar Sapoy = ass-a-
era California prepared IS = p L1qg.7-
co,1 has oss inserted gesses. re s,ass-
crate ces-r.gsA5a y zee r.Tsss. tssrs are
Fape-s - Underground wzEs=s. 0zs O.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
COMING LOCAL EVENTS

Wichita lodge, No. 1S9, will elect officers
tonight
The Altar chapter of St Johns church
will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the church.
The Maccabees will give a free enter
tainment at their hall, 233 North Main
street, on Friday night. May %.
The ladies of the Relief Corps No 40
are requested to bring pies, cakes and
doughnuts Friday afternoon TO Garfield
hall. By order Of the Pavilion committee.
Wichita lodge No. 1ss. knights of Pyth-
las. will meet at Castle hall at o'clock
this evening. There win be work in the
third degree.
The board of managers of the Deaconess
home will hold regular meeting next
Friday afternoon at clock, at the home
of Mrs. George E. Campbell.
The Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Union of the city VIII meet at Central
Labor Union hail, 116 North Market
street, this evening at s O'Clock. The char
ter has arrived and important business
viii be transacted.
Queen City lodge, No. 296, I. o. o. F.,
meets in regular session this evening.
This is the evening of the election of Of
ficers and grand lodge officers, and the
scarlet degree members vote upon the
Orphans Home question Gor or against.
There viii be work in the second and
third degrees. Let every member be
present. Visitors welcome.
Garfield post No. % G. A. r., and the
Relief Corps will meet at Garfield hall
Sunday morning, May 2s at 9 O'Clock and
attend Memorial services at the First
Presbyterian church. Every member
should make it a point 10 be present
Also any ex soldier who is not member
Of any post Of this city, are cordially in
vited to participate in these exercises with
Garfield post No. %.
W. R. C. No 40. VIII meet in special
session on Friday. May 26. at 2:30 p. m.
IN Garfield hall to practice memorial day
service, A full attendance is very much
desired. On Sunday morning We snail
meet in Careld han at $50 o'clock 20 &c
company Garfield Post to the First Pres
byterian church. Every member IS re-
quested to bring a box OF butuon-hole
bouquets with her. BY order OF President
Mrs Minnie eBaca; Mrs. ". B. Buckner.
Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
CITY IN BRtE=

John Adams returned last night from
Kansas City, where he had been on legal
business.
Mrs. H. B. Cole Of Salt Lake City, Utah,
daughter Of Park Commissioner George
Dickson, is visiting in the city
Mrs. S. E. Sewall, mother of Mrs H. NJ.
Dubois, returned tuesday from pleasant
visit to friends and relatives in Carthage.
No
Mr.. Thomas Bingham, a new conner, yes
terday closed a deal for form just north
OF the Sullivan dam. He paid $500 for
fifty-five acres and will make his future
home on the place.
The Knights of Pythias Of Wichita Will
go in a body to the Methodist church
next Sunday 10 attend service. 4 special
sermon will be preached by DR.. Slutz
and every *. of p. in the city is expected
to attend.
\. marriage license was issued yester-
day to c. 4. Peck and Daisy AIDES. both Of
this city; also TO c. Is. Harris of Dallas.
Tex, and Miss Belle Redfeld of this city.
and 10 Mr.. George D. Downing and Miss
Pearl Redfield, both of Wichita.
VI. l. Carver, representing the Deming
Investment company, in Oklahoma, sent
The Eagle a collection Of frlIit-peaches.
apricots, etc--grown in that Land OF the
Fair God. Everything ia the shape Of
fruit in Oklahoma and Southern Kansas
promises a great abundance.
Frank L. HoImberg left yesterday for
Grand Rapids Mich, TO attend the inter
national convention Of the Young Mems
Christian association which meets in that
city May y Mr.. Holmoerg represents the
Wichita Y. ". c. A. IN that convention.
and he will do 50 enthusiastically.
r H. McAllister called on The Eagle
yesterday in company with Harry Evans
Mr.. McAllister has come 10 Wichita as
freight solicitor for the Missouri Pacific
railroad, for the city. Southern Kansas
and oklahoma. His office Is IA North
Main street. with the Missouri Pacific
down town office
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
At HALF PAST SEVEN
Pretty Double Wedding on
North Emporia.
FINEAR RAY OF PRESENTS
Ceremony Performed by Rev.
C. E.sBradt.

The pretty ceremony Of a double we'd
ding occurred last night at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. RedfeId, $40 North Emporia
avenue. Miss Pearl Redfield was married
to Captain George 3. Downing and Miss
Belle Reddeld 20 Mr.. Charles B. Harris,
a prominent merchant of Dallas. Tex. The
pleasant event was consummated by DR..
c. E. Bradt, pastor Of the First Presby-
terrain church of this city.
With the exception of Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ton Rudolph, there were no guests but
relatives. The ceremony was performed at
haf-past o'clock, after which refresh
ments were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris
left on the Santa Fe for Chicago and the
east on an extended wedding trip. They
viii be at home 10 their friends in Dallas
after August / Proof Of Mr.. Harris high
popular standing in Dallas is found in
the fact that yesterday afternoon he re-
ceived ten or fifteen kilograms Of congrat-
ulation. But these messages of good
wishes did not come alone from Dallas.
His friends in other cities, and among
travelling men, sent him and his bride ele-
CANT presents and good word.
The Misses Redfield have an unusually
large circ'e Of admiring friends in Wich-
ita. Refined and gentle. their fast friends
are as numerous as their acquaintances.
Captain George Downing is well known
In Wichita, being for several years con-
nected with the national guard. His
father. Mr.. Ben Downing, is prominent in
local politics. Captain and Mrs. Downing
win remain in Wichita for the present but
will soon move TO Paris, Ky, where Mr..
Downing will engage in the photograph
business, being an artist in that line.
A very rich and brilliant array OF pras-
ents was given both couples by their
friends
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. 2. Cargile Of Wash
ita. L T. He writes: -Four bottles Of
Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer Of
scrofula, which had caused her great suf-
fering for years. Terrible sores would
break out on her head and face, and the
best doctors could give no help; but her
cure is complete and her health is ex-
celient." This shows what thousands have
proved-that. Electric Bitters is the best
blood purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, letter, salt rheum
ulcers. boils and running sores. It slim
ulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels
poisons. helps digestion. builds up the
strength. Only 30 cents. Sold by G.
Gehring, druggist. Guaranteed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
CATTLE DEAD
PERISHED IN THE STORMS
OF Rain and Hail in Butler
County

Reports received here from FL Dorado,
Butler county, state that cattle persisted
by the hundreds as a result of an unusual
was visited on Monday night. In one pas
ture, Lehr & Leonard lost $40 head of cat
tie. The animals were in poor condition,
having just been shipped in from the west.
A heavy hail which preceded the rain
drove them into the timber along the
creek, where they were caught by flood
of water, the creek having suddenly risen
ten feet, and nearly all were drowned.
Other losses Of cattle reported amount to
2GI head
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
Long Standing Trio in Dan Godfrey
sBriiiSh Guards Band.

In Lieutenant Dan Godfroy's British
Guards band there are three men who
came with him TO the Worlds Peace
Jubilee in Boston They are the only
known survivors. along with their re
nowned leader, of all the grenadiers Who
crossed The ocean on that historic occa-
sion, which was the first time since the
days OF lI6 that a company OF her mai
esty's soldiers was seen in the United
states. The three are Sergeant knight.
whose youthful appearance fully bellies his
- Years. and who was first corret for the
past eight years liz the Grenadier Guards
band; Sergeant Manners. the librarian.
who : the most expert horn player. and
corporal Benton, the oboe player These
three We're very youuE men tweaty-seven
years ago. hut are sun in the prime of
NE, and each of the three wears a long
service and good conduct medal
There are many other famous soldiers in
this great band which Nil be heard here
June :, and warm weIeome undoubtedly
awaits the splendid soldier musicians of
he- majesty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
ROBERT HETH BROUGHT BACK
Returned to Sedgwick County for
New Trial

hctuEhCu 10 SeuEWlck county Tor
New Trial.
Sheriff Simmons left yesterday Cor Ian
sing, in response to an order from the
supreme court, TO bring Robert Heth back
10 the Sedgwick county jail to await a
new trial of his case. Heth is the men
who was sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary by Judge Dale for alleged rob
berry and assault, and the case was after
wards appealed to the supreme court and
reversed. The order for the transfer of
Heth 10 the Sedgwick county jail IS as
follows:
state Of Kansas, appellee. vs.. Robert
Heth, appellant.
This cause comes on for decision, and
thereupon 1t is ordered and adjudged that
the judgment of the court below he re-
versed, and that this cause be remanded
for a new trial It is further ordered that
the appellant, Robert Heth, be forthwith
returned by the warden Of the Kansas
State Penitenuary into the custody of the
sheriff Of Sedgwck county. the-a n aoide
the further order of the district court Of
that county concerning him. 1t Is further
ordered that Sejgwick county pay the
costs of this case in this court taxed at
- and hereof let execution issue.
JOHN MARTIN,