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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15
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COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The F. s. B. C. B. club meets at Miss
Mary Billings tonight
Regular meeting of Pleasant Council
No. IL. Modern Tonties. tonight.
Regular meeting of Ivy Leaf Chapter
No. 70, o. E. s.. Tuesday evening.
All members U. r. K. of P. will meet
at armory this evening at o'clock sharp
for drill.
w. r. c. No. 10 will meet in regular
session Tuesday, August Is, at 2:S0 p. m,
in Garfield hall. Full attendance is de-
sired.
Carnical county and executive commit
tees of street fair will please meet at
Commercial club tonight at o'clock. I'm
portant business.
Camp No. 1867 r. W. A. will give an ice
cream social at the hall in Palace block,
West Side. A nice program will be rem
dered. Ella Clemens, recorder.
The degree team of Wichita Lodge No.
90, N. R. A.. will meet this evening at
their hall for drill. Each member Is ex-
bected to be present at s o'clock.
The twelfth annual convention Of the
sedgwick county W. c. T. U. will be held
in this city today at rooms of local union,
22S5 North Main. Session opens at 9 a.
m. The public cordially invited.
The Y. P. S. c. E. of Paramount Con-
gregational church will give an ice cream
social Wednesday, August is. on Terrace
Place lawn, residence of Professor Clark.
Moonlight ride for cyclists. Everybody
cordially invited.
The B. Y. p. u. social which was post
poned on account OF the storm last Fri
day evening will be held tonight at the
home of Miss Burleigh, 1918 University
avenue. West Side. Music, Ice cream and
cake. Everybody come.
The Epworth League and Christian En-
deavor Society of the West Side will pic
mic at Riverside park this evening. The
party will leave the West Side Methodist
church at 7:30. A cordial invitation Is
extended to all interested
There will be a meeting of the Guild in
the basement Of st. Johns church We'd
nesday morning. August Is. at o'clock
sharp. Business that concerns every
woman connected with the church By
order of vice president
w. r. c. No. 30 will meet In regular
session this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:3O
in Garfield hall Let all officers and mem
bers be present and in their respective
places. We want a full attendance. I'm
pcrtant business BY order of the presi.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15

! lamp for 1900 o'clock service for 16 nom
| inal candle power lamps and such COM
mercial and private lights shall be turned
on not later than shutdown Of each day.
It is further agreed and understood that
| the words "2OOO nominal candle power"
whenever used in this contract shall mean
the kind OF lamp which Is known and
used by electricians as a 1900 candle
power lamp.
That said party of the first part shah
not be guilty OF extortion or of charg-
ing more than the maximum prices speed
fed herein for light, or discriminate be-
tween the citizens Of said city In furnish
ing electric lights to said citizens and a
failure upon the part OF the said party
OF the first part to comply with any OF
the material or substantial provisions OF
this contract shall be sufficient justin
cation and cause for the party OF the Sc
cond part to cancel this contract and de-
clare the same at an end.
It is further understood and agreed by
the parties hereto that this contract may
be cancelled by the said party of the Sc
cond part at any time when C. Scott, his
associates, successors and assigns shall
fail on their part to accept and to COM
ply with the terms and conditions contain
ed in Ordinance No. - entitled "An
ordinance granting to Henry c. Scott, his
associates, successors and assigns the
right TO contract, operate and maintain
lines OF double and single track electric
street railway over and along the streets,
avenues, public grounds and alleys in the
said city of Wichita, Kansas" And 1t IL
further agreed that this contract shall not
be binding upon said party OF the second
part or have any force or effect until at
ter the acceptance of said Ordinance No.
- by the said Henry C. Scott. It is
further understood and agreed by the
parties hereto that the mayor and coun-
ell of said OF Wichita expressly reserve
the right to cancel this contract at any
time after the acc ptance of said ordinance
whenever the said Henry c. Scott. his
comply in good faith with the provisions
OF said ordinance as to the construction,
time OF construction, operation and main
tenance of the line OF street railway men,
toned in said ordinance
Section 2-This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and b. in force from and after fits
publication In the Wichita Daily Eagle.
Like diamonds rain drops glisten"
Drops Of Hoods sarsaparilla are jewels
for the blood.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15

but with little benefit began to take YOUR
'Favorite Prescription In November and I had
n nice little baby girl in February following.
was only ia hard labor about one hour and was
up and dressed on the eighth day l never had
the doctor with me ct all; jus, the nurse and two
friends. This makes my second child; with the
first one did not take the FavCrite Prescrip-
ton aud the little one was sick all the time
and lived Just about two months. This last baby
Is as plump and healthy as any mother could
wish. She IS about three weeks old now and is
gaining in flesh every day"
Mothers who suffer undue pain prior to
or succeeding the baby's birth are invited
10 consult DR.. r. V. Pierce, by letter, abso-
lutely without charge. The great success
which has attended the careful methods
pursued By DR.. Pierce, has caused iunita-
tors 70 spring up, who make offers of free
advice, which they are not competent to
give, not being physicians. When Won
are invited to "write TO a woman" ask
the simple question, g Is this woman a
physician!" You will find that she is
not, and does not, and dares not claim
to be, physician. To offer such advice
is deceitful. To receive it is dangerous.
Prospective mothers should send for 4
free COPY of Dr. Pierce's great 1000
page book the Common Sense Medical
Adviser" a copy in paper-covers will
be sent to any address on receipt of II
one-cent stamps 20 pay cost of mailing
only; in cloth-binding 81 stamps Adj
dress Dr.. r v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15

Like diamonds rain drops glisten.'
Drops Of Hoods Sarsaparilla are jewels
for the blood
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15

wichita, is in the city for q few days
shaking hands with friends. Mr.. Neider-
lander IS now running the Arcade Cafe
at Hutchinson.
Mrs. Fred Van Duyn went to Douglas
yesterday to attend the wedding of her
hister. Miss Bump. who viii be married
today to Earl Akers. editor OF the Stat
ford Republican.
Miss Birdie Fisk has returned from q
delightful trip to Niagara Falls, Chah-
tauqua Lake and other places OF inter-
est in the east and is again at her place
Of duty in the district clerks Office.
Elwood NJ. Goodrich of Winfield, and
Geo. Galvon. young man from Missouri
passed through the city yesterday on
their to Washington, D. c. where they
will enter the army service in the Phil
ipDines.
Mr.. ]. C. Hall of Conway Springs. has
recently purchased a half interest In the
Cole clothes line holder patent and bust
ness and will have headquarters in
Wichita. which will be a distributing
point for the southwest.
Mr. Powell of Peoria, Ill. a reporter for
the Peoria Daily Star. was In the city
yesterday on his way to Kingman, where
he has farm. Mr.. Powell is distinguish
ed as being the only reporter In the world
who owns a Kansas farm.
Harvey J. Hopkins of Middletown, n.
7, a young man who visited Mr.. and
Mrs. W. o. Sternberg last summer, died
at his late home a few days since. Mr.
Hopkins was an unusually bright young
man with bright and promising future
before him.
Colonel Sam Amidon ana wife have re-
turned from a pleasant sojourn at Sagi-
nav, Michigan. Mr.. Amidon says they
enjoyed the trip very much and especial
ly the fine fishing in the Michigan lakes.
Sheriff Simmons returned yesterday from
Kansas City, where he went to meet Kid
Baird, who telegraphed him that he would
be there with Fitsimmors. Kid Baird
had been at Kansas City but he did not
have Fitsimmons. Mr.. Simmons did not
put much faith in the story, but as he
was going to Ossawatomie, he thought
he ought to run on to Kansas City ana
investigate the matter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15
Rraiu WORK and Exetciae.

It has been declared that three hours
of brain work will destroy more brain
tissue than whole day of physical exer-
else. America is filed with men and
women who earn their living by their
brains. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
makes the mind active and vigorous.
This medicine is a tonic, an appetizer,
and a sure cure for dyspepsia 1t has a
fifty years record of cures. See that a
private revenue stamp covers the neck of
the bottle
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MRs. ANnERsoN,s BABY.

You couldn't convince Mrs. Anderson
that Cupid ever was as pretty as her
little girl.
Mrs. II. c. Anderson is we'll known in
South Britain, Conn, where she lives.
She is very enthusiastic about DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription although no more
so than thousands of other women who
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15

have been SINH
larly benefited.
She writes
During the
first month of the
period OF gesta-
tion I could not
keep anything on
nv stomach. I
went TO bed the
sSth of June ard
never got up till
the first Of Au-
gust. tried diff
fcrcut doctors
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-15
BRIDGE FELL THROUGH
Forty steers Killed and wounded .
Elgin.

Elgsn.
A special to the Eagle from EIgin says:
The bridge over Big Caney river gave
way while being crossed ~ herd of
Texas steers at 4:SO p. m. The cattle
fell about fifty feet. forty head being
killed and crippled, one horse killed and
two men hurt. The cattle belonged to
John Blocker, a shipper of Texas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26
Olympic Theatre

Ahere were immense audiences at the
oIympic theatre yesterday afternoon
ohd evening to witness the exhibition of
the Jenries-Sharkcy fight pictures.
Which was given under the direction OF
NHlam a. Brady and Thos O'Rourke
ana was In every particular one OF the
most successful if not the most sue
cesstul demonstration OF what can be
uohe In the line of motion photography
ana the audience was perfectly delight
go Win the faithful manner in which
tne smallest detail Of the big pugilistlc
event was clearly portrayed.
Niter the brief explanation Of how
tne pictures were taken ana something
aDoul the expenses cntniled the prc-
hnlnalies Of the fight We're thrown on
the screen ana The two lighters were
seen. surrounded by their attendants.
preparing FOR the contest while Referee
niitI mn UTntlS We're cuinpIcting uU
necessary preparations 80 clear were
The pictures that 10 was easy 10 dis
tinsuish The faces - well known men
in the immense audience that sur-
rounded the fiugside There was then
an lntnrnitslpn " "a few minutes. dur.
ing which iho lights We're turned up.
Ih.u again the house was darkened
aud thu first round was on the Two men
pWtnl BOO some good work. every move
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ing and talking act, I'm stunning cos
tunes certainly made a hit and got
thelf tull share OF laughter and ap-
pause Their material is fresh and
eds'iy iuEny their manner is pleasing
ana tnelr dancing neat; and their act
ieaNes a very pleasant Impression. The
bloBiaph pictures are '.ecially good
ana interesting this week. and they
were given more applause than usual
Yesterday Fred Hurd, the conjurer.
mas pleasing manner, which helps
MN materially in the performance OF a
variety OF interesting tricks OF leger-
demain. all of which are very neatly
done and appear TO be very mysterious
SLeehan and Kennedy present "A new
version OF their old act, which a. a de-
cided Improvement, but could be still
further improved If the first and third
were cut. The latter part. however. i'm
which hand organ and monkey are
IffrUuurUu' TuyFTnpT with SOME bur-
lesque piano playing aroused much
merriment and was well received. La
tina is n female contortionist OF at
tractive face and we'll rounded figure.
whose act is showy and pleasing. her
teats Of coutortion being well done and
being set off by some rather artistic
poses. cyr and Hill. Juvenile duettists.
won favor in popular songs: and Gill
bert sarony female impers0nator. con-
tributed 10 the hilarity Of the program.
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New Emnlra Theatre.

The large and handsome Empire the.
atre had its hospitality tested 10 the
full extent last evening FOR the largest
audience OF the season gathered there
to greet Hoyt's Temperance Town"
under the direction Of Richards & Cam
field. Among all Of Hoyts most popu-
lar farces temperance Town" seems
TO have retained its popularity the
longest. This is not strange when il is
recalled that Temperance Town" has
more plot than any of the others and
least depends on incidentals.
The piece Is well known 10 theatre
goers, most Of whom have made up
their minds as TO the worth of The tenn
pcrance lesson IL teaches or the pro-
priety of the manner I'm which the les
son is stated. All have acknowledged
VINO have ever seen the piece and
whose opinions are not too unbendinIr
that IL cleverly hits weak points i'm the
armor of those who with too much zest
often sustain one side on the other i'm
the discussion. There is lots of run I'm
IL ana there are examples on both sides
or the question that are uEp tasant 10
consider 100 seriously. There is az
every one knows. lots Of fun and per-
haps no higher praise could be given
the company at this theatre the pres
ent week than to say hat the big audi
ence last nigh was as merry and ap-
preciatiVc as ~ 60 were witnessing the
first production ~ the farce. though
many OF those present must have seen
the production once or twice before.
TIC WOTK on PTPTY U0F 1TT7TnC COmpaHy
Is bright, fresh and crisp. There is No
fault 10 be found With the pleasing set
ting Of the play.
George Richards, who takes the mart
Of Mink, he town drunkard. was I'm
makeup and action FULLY equal ldst
night 10 his best work Mr. Richard Is
too well known to need praise hut bis i
work the present week is tully equal ~ 4
his renut8Non. 49, H.ngo. Mipk'e son /,
Eugene Canlell WlF "a nevor-faiIing /
source of merriweut His actions his I
dT3ll face movements and his cunning /
Swings won very warm approval. Mr.. I
Garfield received the very warmest ap-
proval from the audience. j. G. Kline
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ADMISSION rs CENTS.

gressive work in capturing one goal
apiece Pierce finished the Providence
scoring by drive from the side OF La
ions cage. The game was the most
exciting that has been played between
the two teams this season. Attendance
1900 Score 10 4. Summary:
PROVIDENCE. NEW HAVEN
Cunningham, Pierce, r...........
...........,.....,..r., Bone. Whipple
Nllllalns, c..................c., CanaVan
conway. n, b.........,.....h. b., Whiting
heHernan, g..................g. Lations
Goal. Won by Gagged by Time
New Haven Whipple las
New Haven Canavan 500
3-Providence Cunningham 7:l0
4-Providence Williams .5j
s-Providence Cunningham 400
6-Providence Pierce 53j
Limit.
New Haven Whiting 1910
S-Providence Pierce 1.55
9-New Haven Canavan 300
Limit.
Scorc-Pravidence 5; New Haven g.
Rushes-Pierce s; Cunningham -
Bone >; Whipple ..
stops in goal-Heffernan %; Latlons
81
Fouls-H. Whiting, Lations.
Referee--Manning
Timer-Perrin.
HARTFORD DEFEATED.
Hartford ana New Britain played at
Hartford last night and before the
opening Of the game Capt. Cotter was
presented with fine gold watch by
his admirers Hartford had a lead of
10 o at the beginning OF the third pc
(Continued on page Three)
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KeIth's New Theatre.

Probably very few vaudeville enter
talnments given at Keith's new theatre
have created The favorable comment
that was universally heard regarding
the program OF last week. and it may
be said ihat this weeks entertainment
is In every respect equal TO the Dredo-
cessor and In some superior. More than
1000 more people We're present in the
palaual playhouse yesterday than on
Thanksgiving day when the attendance
broke all records up o. that time and
the laughter and applause were not on
ly almost incessant. but OF the most
enthusiastic character
Henri French Is OF an the jugglers
who have been seen in Providence TIE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26
Westminster Theatre.

Clark Brothers Royal Burlesquers is
the attraction that Manager Batcheller
has for his patrons for the holiday
/ week and those who were not on
hand at an early hour yesterday after
noon and evening we're obliged 10 con-
tent themselves with standing room
and late comers did not enjoy even
that. The company is a popular one, and
7 they need no holiday 20 attract large
, audiences
The first humber on the program is
the original Mignani Family, four in
number, as the musical BARRIERS. each
being a natural musician. and they in
fuse a sufficient amount of comedy to
make their act doubiy enjoyable.
They are followed 10y Minnie Rein
hardt in rag time songs and dances
anu she IL an artist in her line.
Coulter and Starr do not occupy the
stage very long, but they keep the au-
ulence laughing and do it well.
Maude Gordon and FlOssie Lavan
sing up-to-date songs.
Williams and Adams. Colored artists,
sing good and dance better.
The Brothers EseamillO, hgh-wire
performers. certainly are IN class by
themselves. and their act is simply
Nt'NFf tOi AlltA dilfdA ~ bI as
hiuch at home on "A slender wire, as an
ordinary person would be on 12-inch
plank
and -Si444-+l4-l@-- Providence
~ am We're accorded u hearty recep-
uoh and they deserve t for they have
no equal as Irish comedians.
Charles III. Fake in illustrated
songs, Is the last I'm The olio. and he is
NOT Obliged TO depend entirely upon the
lilustl4tions for his success he being
sweet singer. Besides this he pre-
setts the Dewey parade and several
q animated war pictures.
me Female Politician Is the title of
- puIiesque given as an afterpiece
I,uiu ,,uu IN this Miss Emma Watson and
liner Tenley are the leading charac-
seis ana they are assisted by stage !
iuIl VI pretty girls. who can sing and |
llialcI, as well as pose, and all OF the |
dians take part. The patrons of |
nls place OF amuscBent viii MISS a
In UV9' II they do not see this bill.Which |
y ~ pe presented every afternoon and |
'Nehing during the week.
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HARTFORD DEFEATED.
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The 0pportunityis Here, Backed
by Providence Testimony.

Don't take our word for II.
Don't depend on n strangers state
mcnt.
Read Providence endorsements.
Read the statements OF Providence
citizens.
And decide for yourself
Here Is one case Of n.
Mr.. John Conway. Of Bourn street.
Saws: II was an almost constant suf-
ferer from kidney complaint FOR nine
or Ten years. and 10 was so severe at
times that I could H.os sleep nights on
account Of the too frequent action Of
the kidney secretions. Ny back was
weak and pained me terribly especial
ly after working hard or sitting IN
one position for any length cf time. 4
friend told me about Doan's Kidney
Pills. and I procured them az =. l.. Lo-
thrcp's drug store. They proved 10 be
all they are represented TO be. The
trouble with the kidney secretlons was
removed. I could enjoy a good nights
sleep. and the backache was completely
cured. do not hesitate to allow my
name TO be used as one who endorses
the claims made for Deans Kidney
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Remember the name Doan's, and take
no substitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26
GRAYS WON AND LOST.
Defeated in Afternoon They Captured
Evening Contest.
Other Winners in the Christmas Polo Games.
Club Standing.

"Dumpy" Williams. an old favorite
Of the Providence enthusiasts. gave A
practical illustration of De best indi-
Nidual playing that has been seen i'm
Providence this year. His manipulation
OF the ball was excellent and his block
ing the most effective throughout the
game The contest was very hot from
the first D1ast or the referees whistle
10 the final stroke OF the gong. Al all
times the excellent individual nlavipg
by both contestants was evidenced The
aggressive work Of the backs for the
Grays practically won the game. At all
stages "Dumpy" Williams had Wbipple
under his watchful eye and Bone was
watched out for by Conway. "Hobe"
Whiting played his usual swift game AZ
half-back. His passing and blocking
was effective. Canavan provsd
stumbling block to Cunningham. Wbip-
pl' and Bone played rough nolo ut
times holding and tripping the Provl-
dence men in style that deserved the
referees decision of more fouts He
would have been Justified I'm taking e,- |
cry one Of the New Havens' goals of !
Tor fouls. Bone played "A cover point |
game. while Whipple played an open
game
Cunningham ana Pierce did excellent |
work in the second period. each max |
ing some hard drives that were stopped /
by Latidns iu creditable style.
New Haven captured two goals be-
tore the Grays seemed to awaken 10
The situation. The first was driven by
Whipple from deep center and the sec
ond Canavan captured Pierce rushed |
the ball Tac, three Of the Green's men. |
II under HObe Writings leg
90 Cunningham, who Gagged the first
goal for the home team. The next goal
was Gagged by Dumpy Williams on a
very spectacular shoot from the side. |
The crowd nearly went wild with en-
ihusiasm after these two goals had |
been made In such a spectacular man |
lcr This period ended in tie. both
.eams having two goals 60 their credit.
Pierce and cunningham each made "a
goal in the next period b. their cri-s-
ross plays. ln the last period the
,lgNefs' nerves were keyed up 20
ligh tension The holding and dirty |
work bN be visitors was terrible. la
ion persisted lu falling down in The
,Oal circle, thus saving many goals Tor
BIZ team. only once did the referee
all a foul on him. Whiting ana Can. q
ilVan DID mos OF The Issailing OF the ! 2
irays' citadel. na me Providence back | =
we're blocking Bone ana Whippie viz.
'rnuslt. rarh ~ tho No Haven backs
after very hard aud ag- =
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26

NV -
'.He 1keatrey... {
Providence Opera House.

The much heralded performances OF
The Great Ruby the great London
drama from thepen ofcecil Raleigh and
Henry Hamilton, which met with SO
much success in London and New York,
was presented. for the first time i'm this
city, at the Providence Opera House.
yesterday afternoon and evening. and Il
received very iattering. but merited
reception. The play is one that. while
AZ - the acme OF melOdrama cannot
ran 70 meet with popular favor.
The Great Ruby" far surpasses the
average melodrama i'm the intricacy and
sequence OF plot and i'm the str.npth
or dialogue. IL depicts in a most real
lstlc manner characters from all class
es OF society, and there is lack OF ex-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-26

made q double success. lie was be-
yond criticism so good was his lmper-
sonation OF the part OF an old man and
ne Was decidedly funny as the Vermont
judge James r. Jennings made an ad :
mirable Squire Belcher, the leader Of
the county bar, while the character
or the village physician as portrayed
Dy william DeWolf left nothing further
10 be desired.
Sadie Miner as Roxanna was always
pisht ana charming in her impersona-
ton OF "A very fnterestino, na,.t "a
Emma Lewis as Mary j. Jones eave a
most interesting and finished niece ~
work. The other ladies and gentlemen