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The times., 1899-03-12
4 REVIEW OF THE
new YORK SEASON
Since September Hits Have
Been Many on Broadway.
''The Last Chapter" Done Monday
at the Garden.
The Tale of How Matthews and
BuIgcr Alone Routed Shakes
penre, Charles Hanford,
= and Others.

New York, March s.-George H. Broad
hurst, the author of one OF TWO farces, has
written a serious work called The Last
Chapter" II was seen here for the first
time Monday night, at the Garden Theatre
following Viola Aliens success. The
Christian" The new piece is not prob
lem play. II is simply love story plainly
told and devoid Of all complex situations.
Mr. Eroadhurst has claimed that the plot
is founded on actual occurrences. with a
little romance inteTiected in order 10 make
it more interesting. The scenes are laid
In California and four acts are required In
which TO tell the tale. The manager is
fortunate in having secured a good cast.
and to Il must be credited much Of the sue
cess of the comedy. Grace Filkins, as Il
sehoolteacher; Edgar L. Davenport, as {
clerk, and Thomas A. Wise. as a pros
pectoT, are more than commonly conrinc-
ing IN the leading parts. Although The
LaEt Chapter is not a sensational hit II
will do.
We are now in the final quarter of the
most prosperous season that the theatres
OF this city have ever known. Almost
without exception every important produc-
ton has been q success. Managers are
wearing smiles upon their faces and have
been enlarging their bank accounts at &
led of al the Knickerbocker, and for many
weeks appeared before overfiowing au-
diences. Richard Mansfield followed sui;
IN "Cyrsno de Bergerac" and scored the
greatest hit Of his career. Later Mrs. Les
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lie Carter startled the public in "Zaze.'' .
and in a single night became famous as
one OF the strongest emotional actresses Of
the day. Down at the Fourteenth Street
Theatre Chauncey Olcott pleased the pub
lie in "a Romance OF Athlone," and for
three months has been turning people
away at every performance. The other
triumphs of the year were Annie Russell,
in Catherine" "On and Off" Because
She Loved Him So" 'Trelswny of the
Wells" "At the White Horse Tavern"
Lord and Lady Algy.'' Nathan Hale"
The Great Ruby" Nile Fifi" The
Turtle. The Kings Musketeer," "A Run
away Girl. The Three Dragons" Kate
Kip-Buyer." and one or two more. The
list Of failures Is q short one and includes
Rev. Griffith Davenport and Browns in
Town" So our directors have every rea-
son to be satisfied.
Chauncey 0lcott ends his long engage
ment at the Fourteenth Street Theatre on
Saturday, March 20. He will be followed
by Report for Duty" war drama, by ].
X Tillotson, author OF The Planters
Wife" 'Queenie," and other plays. The
new piece has recently been tried in Gin
cinnati, where 1t is said 10 have achieved
G success.
Last week It was announced that the
MacLean Odette Tyler -Hanford comblna-
ton would begin an engagement at the
Herald Square Theatre a week from Mon
day, presenting Romeo and Juliet"
Julius Caesar" "Othello" and other
legitimate works. but there appears 10 be
hitch in the arrangements. Now II IS
given out that Matthews and Bulger, who
have made a hit in by the Sad Sea
Waves" will continue for an indefinite
period. The members OF the MacLean
company are in town and there may pos
sibly be lawsuit as a result of the mis-
understanding.
Death has been thinning the ranks OF the
old timers. The list OF those who have
passed over to the great majority this
month includes Nine. Ponisi, for many
years one Of the most popular of our stars
Mrs. Emma Waller, the tragedienne. and
Connie Jackson, the only sister of Joseph
Jefferson. Mrs jackson was a splendid
actress of what is known as eccentric
comedy parts, Tilly slowboy being one of
her most successful impersonations. The
dead woman is sincerely mourned by a
large circle of friends.
William Fayersham. the leading man Of
the Empire Theatre Stock Company, has
at last made a hit. He is the hero of
Lord and Lady Algy." and in the second
act of the piece reels upon the stage in
| an intoxicated condition. Here the fun
| begins and is continued for the remainder
Of the evening. Lord Algernon is not
| beastly drunk-he is only happy. dashing,
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81. rs Ladies' Kid Gloves, 75c.
BIDS ON DISTRICT WORK.
Proposals for Building BrightwOod
Reservoir and a school.


Bids were opened at the District Build
ing yesterday for the construction OF the
proposed new reservoir at Brightwood. for
building new public schoolhouse at the
corner OF Twelfth and D Streets. and for
other purposes.
The bids for constructing the proposed
new reservoir were as follows:
Reservoir, near Brightwood-B ]. Coyie, ex-
cavstion, g. cents; concrete masonry IS 65; cop
ing, So TO- all subject to retention OF 10 per
not subject TO retention, "a cents, Ss2i aud 3:
two gate houses, ss,247. 30 Il B. Quinn. 20
cents, SI3T and 3 and p cents. SIS. and si-91,
respectively; gate houses, Ss.9'5. James h.
Murphy 1ii2 cents. So. 40 and from Sl.+2 TO sI.46.
respectively; gate houses. s9,0s3. Edward II.
Post q and % cents SIS and = 30, and &. 60
and % cents, 3 So and s. IS, and from sI70 TO
2.05: gate houses, 5000. John +. Kieen, lsls
and II cents. IS 20 and s. go and 50 25. and 50;
gate houses. $1,000. American Artincial stone
Pavement and Construction Company, 80 and 80
cents. Ss.15. s.. and S2.15; gate houses, Sl0.965
Warren +. Brenizer, % cents, $40 and Sis to
Sl-sp; gate houses. sp.g0S, with Sl,gO1 of if
lluhmci-town stone is used G. II. Eslin. 1919 and
l73s cents, 50. and Ss29. Sl.S1 10 sl.sl. and
sl.25 10 81 Is; gate houses s., IS. Andrew Gee-
son, - cents. IS 6S e. 50 and IS to Slsl and
Sl2j 10 81 IS: gate houses =, lsG. T. B. Jones,
10 and 30 cents. 20 and S. sI.3S, and SI.S2.
sl.5O to -, and si.3j to SIS; gate houses s.,
gS2. 7. VI. Lesher. Peunsy lyania, 80 and AZ
cents, Sg.a5 and Slid sl.Ss and sI.3Z; gate
HOUSES. Sl0,2I2 u. A. Malone. Pennsylvania. 40
| and 35 cents $40 and -; gate houses $500
MtGuin & Hall, 81 and IL cents. $40 and S13i
Sl.gO and sl.s5; gate houses. $1,000. Crawford
Paving Company, 2S@l and - cents, $50 and
ss.l2 sI.2O, and SllT; gate houses. s7.1yO. Iii
asphalt lining is used the CEautord Company will
take 5000 off their bid John JaCobv. 30 and
40 cents, ss.25 and $50, and SigO; gate houses,
S. 900.
Proposals were opened as follows for
furnishing the District with Portland
cement; Walter T Bradley & Co, of
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SPOTTED FEVER VICTIMS.
Two More Deaths From Cerebro
Spinal Meninpftis

Two more deaths from spotted fever
or cerebro spinal meningitis, were report
ed to the Health Department yesterday.
One was Ann Jarboe, living in South Capt.
tai Street, and the other Llewellyn Reed,
fifteen years old, living In G Street south
west. The disease seems TO be most pre-
valent in Southwest Washington, although
be the case.
The Health Department is unable to as
certain just how prevalent the disease is
at the present time. II is stated by a
prominent physician, however that there
are now eight cases Of the disease in the
city being attended by single physician.
Nine deaths have occurred since the dis
ease made its appearance two weeks ago,
which is remarkably high mortality con-
sidering the number OF cases treated.
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Took Poison by Mistake.

After accidentally swallowing small
dose OF a mixture containing arsenic, Har-
ry Burns. a carpenter, twenty-six years old,
was yesterday taken TO the Emergency
Hospital and given treatment to counter
act the effects Of the poison. The dose was
fortunately small and little difficulty was
experienced in getting the man out OF dan
ger.
Burns has been ill-health and on the
advice of his physician has been taking a
tonic of iron, quinine. and stryehnine. Yes
terday when he went to take his usual
dose he laid hold of a bottle containing the
poison by mistake. Burns returned to his
home, 1874 NJ Street northeast.
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A REDISTRIBUTION OF WORK.
Plans 10 Tighten the Labo-s of As.
sistnnt Secretaries.


Horace A. Taylor of Madison, Wis, who
was appointed few days ago 10 succeed
Assistant Secretary Howell of the Treas
ury Department, will assume his Lew
duties tomorrow or Tuesday. II is under
stood that a redistribution of the work of
the Assistant Secretaries is being made
with a view to tightening their duties, as
much Of the departmental work. It is said
has gradually been referred TO them. 1t
has not yet been decided TO what depart
ment MIR. Taylor Will be assigned.
Mr. Taylor comes into the Treasury
Department from the editors desk, having
been n newspaper man all his life He has
gained wide reputation as the editor and
proprietor OF the Wisconsin State Jour
nal -
Former Secretary Howell will go to
New York to accept position as mem
Der of the board of general appraisers OF
merchandise, to which he was recently
appointed by the President.
The times., 1899-03-12
HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
GawIcr and Reilly Identified by Hick-
man as HiHhwaymen.

Harry C. Gawler and James Reilly the
men arrested by Sergeant Harry and Po-
liceman Sweet, of the Ninth precinct. at
Benning Friday night, were arraigned in
the Police Court yesterday and held by
Judge Scott in $1,000 bond each TO await
the action of the grand jury. The men are
supposed to be the highwaymen who as
saulted and robbed Frank w. Jones and
T. p. Hickman Thursday night. They were
captured while attempting TO board u
freight train to leave the city.
Both men have been identified by Mr..
Hickman, who also claims the watch found
in the possession of Reilly. The police are
confident that the men are the ones wanted
and effort Will be made to have their
cases brought before the grand jury at an
early date.
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A POKER GAME STOPPED.
Charles Wood and Joseph White
Held on Gambling Charge.

In the Police Court yesterday morning
Charles Wood and Joseph White. aged six
ty-two and thirty-two years, respectively,
were held in $500 bond each On charge Of
permitting gambling. The men We're ar
rested Friday night by Policeman LYDIA and
Hollenberger and told to appear in court.
1t is charged that Wood and White have
been conducting poker game in rooms
occupied by the former in the Willard Ho-
tel. Complaints have been made by per-
sons who patronized the place that the
game was not honest, and as a result the
police determined to break il up. Enquiry
at the Willard Hotel last night revealed
that Wood had been a guest of the house,
but at the present time had no apartments
there. 1t could not be learned whether he
had been asked to vacate or had volun-
tarily given up his apartments.
The beer you want to drink with your meals
is Heurch's. Phone GA. Arlington Bo,tl.ug
Co, for Il case
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Hi. Embrace Resented.

last night arrested James s. White. a stu
dent twenty -four years old, and locked
him up at No. l station house. charged
with assault. The complainant appears as
Miss Lille Cox, of 1135 Ninth Street north
west. 1t is alleged that White approached
Miss Cox and young lady companion an,i
without warning threw his arms about
them, embracing the former in a familiar
manner. The attention of Policeman
Johnson was called to the matter and he
placed White under arrest. White will
be arraigned in court tomorrow morning
to answer the charge against him.
The times., 1899-03-12

Philadelphia, Royal" s2I7 per barrel; ].
C. & j. VI. Watson, Star" s2.14 per bar
rel; Charles W. Hall, Royal 81 per bar
rel; Crawford Paving Company, ''Vulean!-
to- s2.27 per barrel. and the Atlas Cement
Company, S2.32 per barrel.
To furnish the District with castiron
water pipe: National Foundry Pipe Com
pany. limited, Pennsylvania, $3.50 for all
sizes; Camden Iron Works. Philadelphia,
s21.0s for all sizes. and the McNeal Pipe
Foundry Company, New Jersey. s24.40 for
all sizes.
To construct new eight-room schoolhouse
at the northwest corner OF Twelfth and ID
Streets northwest; Gleason & Humphrey
First bid. $50, 800; second bid. $50, 700. B.
F. Mockobee-First bid, s32, ,673; second
bid, s32,4I3.
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SIX HOUSES BURNED.
A Disastrous Fire In BurrviIIe, Near
Benning station.

Fire, the origin Of which is unknown.
destroyed six dwelling houses at Burrville,
near Benning Station, at G30 O'Clock yes
terday evening. The houses were two
story frame buildings in a row. They fur
nished splendid material for the flames and
were burned TO the ground.
The occupants succeeded in saving the
greater portion of their furniture. An es-
innate OF the damage is given as $4,000.
The property was owned by Allen w. NAL
lory, and was not insured.
Those who occupied the destroyed dwell
ings were Richard Martin, George Watkins.
Henry Hawkins, George Washington,
Charles Lane, Jerry Digs, and David
Green. Their loss was comparatively slight
and will not aggregate $500. with no In
suralce.
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The Mortality Record.

Deaths were recorded at Il. District Health Of
fee yesterday as follows: hannah NJ 0Brien, 70
years; Susan Banks. 60 years. Ann Belinda Jar
boe, IS years; John Edward Mitchell, Is years
Llewellyn Reed, Is years; Irving Rawles, year /:
Harry Cecil Hawkins, months; Harry Miles, 10
months; Matthew Redmond. months; Leroy As
Kin, months; Helen Francis Gilmore, months.
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SHE PUMPED WATER ON HIM.
Tommy butts Saved From Death by
His Sister.

Thomas Butts, five years of age, was
severely burned about the face and body
at the home of his grandfather. who lives
in Suitland Road, near Anacostia. az an
early hour yesterday morning. The child
was standing in front of an open crate and
his clothing caught fire. The flames
quickly enveloped him.
A sister, with great presence OF mind.
carried the boy into the back yard and
pumped water on him until the flames
were extingushed. The child was after
ward attended by DR.. Watson. a physi-
clan in the neighborhood, who pronounced
his condition serious.
The times., 1899-03-12
White PiqueS.

Enough of 'em here TO pique your Gu
riosity. This lot consists of white
piques and white welt serges. These
goods run in lengths from . 1-2 to IL
yards. All the seasons newest and
latest cloths. And the very same quail
ity that sells from the piece for l5c and
;Se G5e 6nyni11 ynFd: pTics They viii go for 12Ic
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All Hats Trimmed Free of Charge.
Spring Opening of Wash Fabrics.


have surpassed all previous efforts in the matter Of color combination and deli
o
n dfornn 10
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Genuine French OrgandieS.


We will exhibit our assortment of
French organdies-the productions of
those sons of Gaul. You'll find pat
terms galore-some are in the corded
plaid and others in the satin plaid ef-
fects. Very sheer quality cloth. There's
also dainty conceits in criss-cross and
fiowery designs. These organdies are
being advertised elsewhere as 1SC
bargains for 25c. Opening price,. ~
Irish DinifieS.
From France TO Ireland-right across
the channel to the land of the Sham
rock and dimities. That's where we
secured this lot. varied range of
EN- in figured and striped effects, and
the colorings are fast. OF course you
know that dimities will be popular this
season, and they wash well, too. Worth
every bit of 1Sc. Opening 111<C
price. e...-.-....-...--.-. =
We could only secure 2.750 yards of
this very fine and sheer quality organ
dies. Representing the magnificent ar
ray of beautiful patterns and colorings.
You can have them in dainty Dresden
and fiowery designs. This was very
lucky purchase and We are enabled to
give our customers fabric that sells
at l5c yard for this Opening 1nLC
Price. Observation-Disclosures ~ =
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Printed PiqueS.

Another commendable array is this
line of printed piques. In polka dot,
stripes, and zig-zag effects. This is a
fabric that is known for its durability
and is grade that never sells for less
Than 5hah ~ l2 lie I an; and sometimes Blas as &c
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SWiSSeS.

Not from the Alps, though. The
women there don't wear colored dotted
Swisses like we're going TO talk about.
Here's the swellest patterns ever
turned out. Colored swisses will make
n strong bid for popularity this sea-
son and there's no doubt that they will
attain it. We're showing 'em in zig
gag, figured, and striped effects. These
goods are being sold elsewhere 11ISC
for 1Sc yard. Opening Price. X
The times., 1899-03-12

Mems FURNISHINGS.
All of our S9c mems underwear in
fleece-lined, natural, tan, blue, mixed,
and brown, to be closed out at 1QC
the special price of................JJ .JJ
Mems French Percale shirts-stiff
bosom-split neck bank. one pair de-
tachable cuffs, in stripes, plaids,
and checks-well worth s1.25. 73C
Mems fine web suspenders. with kid
or elastic ends, also the fireman 10C
and police braces. Special price. ~
Mems zoe Hose, lie.
Mems tan and black Hose, Hermsdorf
dye-double heel and toe, and
guaranteed stainless. Special 11C
price ..............
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-11
TRYING TO ESCAPE OFFICERS
Lloyd Miller Is Arrested While Set
ting AWAY.

The father Of Lloyd Miller made a good
play yesterday to keep his boy from the
officers of Augusta who were after him
for breaking jail and on the charge Of
stealing brass off an engine and selling
IT, for which he had been arrested at
Augusta. Lloyd, after he had escaped
from the Augusta jail came here and
was arrested and put in the city Jail to
await the arrival of the Augusta officers.
When his father heard Of this he de-
manded the boy on the $500 bond which
he had been placed under for another
theft in connection with young Crawford
and Dunning last summer. Mr.. Miller had
furnished this bond for his boy. This
was made known TO Judge Dale and
Sheriff Simmons was ordered to take
charge Of the boy and put him in the
county jail The father has agreed and
requested that Judge Dale sentence Lloyd
TO the state reformatory for the theft he
committed last summer. This action pre-
cludes all claims of the Augusta author
tiles Lloyd Miller viii be sentenced by
Judge Dale probably next week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-11
HAD A SUCCESSFUL MEETING
District Federation of WOmeR's Clubs
at wellington Officers Elected.

Mrs. H. G. Toler, Mrs NJ A. Singer,
Mrs. Lora r. Priddy and Mrs. r. z. Muir
dock returned yesterday from Wellington.
where they attended the seventh District
Federation Of Woman's clubs. which ad
journed in that city yesterday. They re
port a splendid meeting. About forty DEL
egates We're in attendance and the pro
grams were very interesting and enter
tanning Mrs. Toler read a paper on
slang" which the Daily Mail says was
fun of good, sound sense and logic. as
well as being very amusing.
The following district officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
Presient-Mrs. Lora R. Priddy, Wichita
First vice president-AIrs. Anna Jones,
Lyons
Second vice president-Mrs. Keren H.
Buck, IIingman.
Secrejary-NIrs Church. Wichita.
Treasurer-AIiss Efie Smiley. yelling
ton.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-11
ONE OF TWO
WAYS FOR MRS. GEO. FERRELL
To Get Rid OF Her Husband, Divorce
or Insanity.

Mrs. George Terrell, who is being sued
for divorce, was placed in a very trying
position yesterday by the decision of Judge
Dale. 1t appears that Mrs. Terrell Will
have to decide by next Tuesday whether
she is to go to the insane asylum or be
divorced from her husband, both of which
she seems to be resisting very bitterly.
The divorce case was called in the DIS
trict court yesterday, but Mrs. FerrelFs
dramatic demeanor in the court room and
her tragic ordinations against her hus-
band, so interrupted the court that the
case could hardly proceed with anything
like court room decorum. The actions Of
Mrs. Terrell finally became so inconsid-
crate that Judge Dale stopped her at
eorney, Mr.. Helm, in the midst of his
speech and continued the case until next
Tuesday. He said that Mrs. Terrell was
either insane or was acting very devilish.
In the latter case he would consider the
husband entitled to a divorce at once, but
in order to give the defendant a chance
to be adjudged insane. in which case he
could not grant a divorce, he would give
her friends time to file the information of
insanity in the probate court.
Mrs. Terrell denies that she is insane,
or that she is a bad woman to get along
with. When the judge said that she was
either crazy or acting the devil. she arose
and addressed him with low bow and
said: Judge, it is neither" 1t is a very
queer case, and the spectators who wit
messed the proceedings yesterday differ
on the nature of her case. Some think
she is insane, while others think she is
acting out a part which she thinks viii
defeat her husbands suit and humiliate
him in the eyes of the public. Mr.. Fer
rell seems to have done everything rea-
souable as regards her pecuniary welfare.
He offers to divide all the property equally
between them, but he wants the custody
of the children, who seem to want to live
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-11

Total vote cast in the city, 4212; total
vote cast in the county, 1907. Grand total
Of Sedgwick county, S519.
The city cast only about 70 per cent Of
the vote registered and had a great deal
smaller vote than was cast in the excit-
ing campaign of 1896. The country vote
was also smaller by 400 votes Then al
most every single vote in the county was
supposed to be cast.
The vote in the country was 4,774, as
against 4,3O7 this year. The vote in the
city this year was 4,212, as against 4767
in 1895. The total vote is S,519, as against
total of 9,541 in 1885, when the popula-
ton was much less.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-11-11
SOUTHWEST KANSAS TEACHERS
Program Issued for the Annual Meet
ing Here.

The following program for tbs South
west Kansas Teachers association, which
meets in the Congregational church tere
next month, has been issued:
FRIDAY MORNING. DEC. L
Music-Wichita Musical club.
Prayer-Rev. w. B. Slutz, pastor First
Methodist church, Wichita.
Vocal Solo-Mr. Casper Haynes, Wich-
tia.
Address of welcome-Hon A. E. Helm.
Wichita.
Response-W. NJ. Massey, wellington.
Vocal Solo-Miss Mabel Larimer, V-.ch-
tia.
Presidents Address-T. W. Butcher,
Wellington.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Music-High School Chorus 4
Appointment of committees.
Defects of the District Sen jol System
(a) Causes, ]. E. Mathers, county super
intendent Butler county; Cb) Remedies,
Professor S. c. Cosner Udau. Discussion
j. V. Colville, county superintendent
Sedgwick county; Miss Minnie V. White,
county superintendent Chautauqua coun-
ty.
Music-High School Glee club.
What Powers Should the Board Of Edu-
cation Delegate to the City Superinteu-
dents?-J. H. Stewart president board Of
education. Wichita; Superin tendent w. NJ.
Sinclair. Ell Dorado. General discussion.
Reading-Miss Mabel Milllson, Fair
mount College, Wichita.
The College as a Factor in Civic Life
Professor Wallace z. Miller, Southwest
Kansas College, Winfield. Discussion,
Professor w. II. Isely. Paramount CO,
lege, Wichita.
FRIDAY EVENING.
Violin Solo-AIiss Sdna Stillwell, Wich-
tia.
DR.. Matthew Hughes, Kansas City, Mo.
SATURDAY MORNING, DEC. ?.
MusicLHigh School Orchestra.
Address-'Why Do We Educator Hon.
Frank Nelson. state superintendent pub
lie instruction, Tooeka-
Recitation-Nfiss Ruth Woody. Wichita
State Text Book Uniformity-FOr. Hon.
William Stryker. Wellington; A. b Hea-
cock. county superintendent Harper c7un-
ty: against. Hon. J. c. Mack, Newton;
Superintendent J. W. Shively, Douglas.
Music-Primary Chorus. directed by
Miss Jessie /. Clark, supervisor Of music,
Wichita
For What School Legislation Shall We
Ask the Next Legislature ?-SuDernten-
dent Frank R. Dyer. Wichita. Discussion,
Superintendent W. NJ Fisher Arkansas
City: Superintendent J. 4. Terrell, Sedan.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Piano Trio-Miss Clark, Mrs. Higginson
ana Miss Leeoer-
Lecture-"Fate and Freedom in Art and
Literature ! II. Greenwood. superin-
tenfent city schools. Kansas City, No.
Report Of committees.