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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14
LEWIS ACADEMY.

The Junior and Senior oratorical prize
contest was held last "Wednesday evening.
The orations by Messrs. Walter Reed
Roy Fleming and Alfred Lewis were all
upon the same theme: "Who is the True
Patriot?' This subject was selected By
the donor Of the first prize Mr.. E. Hig-
giuson. The judges awarded the prizes.
so for first. s. for the second and a fine
gold ring. presented by Mr. Charles Mos
bacler for the third prize. 10 the orators
in the order mentioned above. These
contests awaken deep interest among All
other students as well as between the
contestants. Thus all lead 10 study 70
labor and especially 10 form opinions for
themselves along the lines Of citizenship.
patriotism ard loyalty.
The season Of the year has o7ened
when slude&ts are compelled. uolens vo-
lens. to learn self control. Conventions
picnics. parales and other accompsn,-
ulsnts OF the spring season are nder fun
heaevay, bur recitatioas and sxerci-qs
are promptly prepared and all other duties
performed by the academy classes.
Dr. Gregg ". Hamilton ard Dr. John
Dulaney. former students q the academy.
nave graduated with this last class u
the Medical College " louisville. ~. Dr.
Hamilton has been appointed -ezsIea.
resident hyslclau az SIS. Mary and Eliza
oeFh hospital Louisville XIV Dr. John
Dulaaey vii visit his father. yV. I. De-
laney. y this city. before entering anon
regular practice
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MAY MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

r The management Of the festival believe
that the use OF some Of the many testi-
monials concerning the fine soloisJs who
are % take part IN the events see fer
May 30 and 81 and June will speak thanl-
selves for the importance Of the festival.
The soprano solo was sung by the queen
Of oratorio sopranos. Gnevra tombstone
Bishop. in excellent taste and fine style
C'The Dream Of JubaTO.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
To say that Charles W. Clark. the BARI
tone, met the requirements is to say that
all the pleasantest remembrance Of him
self arising out of his beautiful singing
when here before were renewed and ccn-
f1rmed, and a new sense Of ddr2m7-ic
power added.-Battle Creek Daily News,
January 81. 1897
Miss Marie White captured the audi
ence with her fine contralto voice. 1t
is rich. Of good register, ind even tone
hroughhout.-Lansing Republican.
I have much pleasure in confirming the
high opinion of Mr. Theodore Walker con-
corning his pupil, Mr.. t Stanley Davis
A. c. Mckenzie, OF the Royal Academy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

are now at least six clubs which are fed
Grated with the state and six more which
might be. In forming a city federation,
they merely join forces for strength in
any movement that may need concerted
acton.
One of the interesting features OF the
reception given by the Twentieth Cen
tury cub on last Tuesday was the report
OF the state meeting BY Mrs. Stlsbee. The
report was charmingiy fresh and original,
from the yeSy fact Of its being from the
point OF view OF new club woman.
The city oEubs Of Wichita Will confer a
favor by sending in short items and re-
ports about their clubs 10 Mrs. Toler Il
might be further said that this invitation
IS extended to any clubs in the state.
but especially these in this and adjoining
districts.
Mrs S. R. Peters, lately retired presi-
dent Of the State Federation, was in
Wichita Thursday, attending meeting Of
the Eastern Star
Wichita gets nothing this year. save
representation on few committees. But
wait till next vearr
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enhancing and entirely new field Of
thought to many OF the students. His
talk was replete with quotations from
English authors who have touched this
branch OF mythology. Miss Warren's
part Of the program was a piano solo,
Schumann's tranSposition OF Heine's poem
'Tch Grolle Nicht.'' The program closed
with brief remarks by Prof. Leonard.
The intention had been TO speak on Ger
man student customs. Owing ito the late
ness of the hour. however, Prof. Leonard
outlined briefly the policy Of the German
club, the feelings which ought 70 exist
towards German and Germany. and the
meeting closed with wishes for successful
and better work next year.
On Wednesday evening the Senior and
Middle Year Preparau0ry classes Of Fair
mount colleeG were Observation-Disclosures
mount college were entertained by Mrs
Morrison at her home on Fairmount ave
nue.. It was beautiful night and che re-
ception was well attended. As the guests
assembled they were shown into different
rooms. and they amused themselves in
various ways. The event Of the evening
was a game OF pillow dex between the TWO
classes. which ended in a victory for the
Seniors by a score of 70 !. After that
the intricate spider web was woven. and
each young gentleman wound a string to
the young lady whom he was TO take to
refreshments. After music and auagrams
the guests departed. assured that Mrs
Morrison is a splendid entertainer.
Paof. B. F. Buck Is attending the state
association of Congregational churches at
Topeka.
". E. Kramer has been elected presi-
dent of the Economics club.
Two Of our students. Graham Campbell
and r. f. Murdock. while visiting Sulli-
vans dam Thursday. unearthed a skele-
ton The bones Of this unknown man
rest in the laboratory under Prof. Bar
lows care.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14
THE PINK MASK

The Pink Mask a comedy sometimes
known as MIXED Pickles" was played TO
an enthusiastic audience at the Crawford
Grand last night by the Hoyt Comedy
company The play has never been played
better here. In fact it was as funny as
anything that has been here for some
time, whether by a repertoire or a one
night-stand company. The character Of
Hiram Brown was really played in an
original manner. The character was car
ried out in a consistent and in an ire
sistiole funny manner. by Mr. F. c. Hub
bard. Mr.. Hubbard is good enough for
any show. Mr. Pete Raymond as Joe
ickles maintained his reutatfon as a come
dian. and he and Hubbard are a great com
edy team. All the other characters were
Well resented. This company has been
doing a very successful weeks business.
and is one of the best repertoire com
p9nies that has been here this season.
The company, besides presenting good
plays and really creditable specialties.
among them those of Mr. Ferdinand Ash
hey, which are Of high order pay con-
siderable attention TO music which is IN
usual for popular priced attractions. They
have in their musical director. Mr.. F. w.
Watkins. an excellent musician. whose ar
Feagemenr Of the cue music throughout
their plays is Of q superior order and adds
greatly to the merit of the performance.
Next attraction. odd Maids Conyen-
tim
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UIeblta Colleges
Universities and
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UNIVERSITY NOTES.

UNIVERSITY NOTES.
The Physics class IS absorbed in the
| study OF electricity.
The Young Women's Christian associa-
ton is planning lawn fete.
The r. L. and D. club held quite a
stirring debate last Wednesday evening
= number OF the students and faculty
attended quarterly meeting near Rose
Hill.
Arrangements are Tow being made for
tennis tournament
Mrs. Pierce Of Argaaia and Mss March
Of Oklahoma are visiting al the South
hau
1hs president will address the Young
Mems Christian association of the city
this afternoon
The Davis Lyceum Debating society,
Under TIT instruction Of Dr.. Hoss, de-
serves hearty encouragement for the
rapid progress which has beer made.
Mrs Elijah Pollard Of Sterling, an. has
been the guest Of her daughters. Prof.
Pollard and Miss E-nestine, for tie past
week
Illness has kept Miss Daisy Thompson
confined 10 her room for the past week.
sas City Star, was present at general as
sernbiy Thursday morning.
The Misses Longstreth are entertaining
Misses Grace Rose. and Myrtlt Rose and
Mr. Forest Rose OF Winfield college.
Mrs. Ford read = paper On Music in
America Thursday morning. which was
both Interesting and instructive
Ths Language department has just TT
ceived from CHM & Co. three large wall
maps Of the classic.
President Stanley returned Wednesday
morning from Elk City, where he delsv-
cred a lecture to the commencement
class.
Misses Ollie Noel and Viola Bull return
ed last Monday from Clearwater. where
they had been spending a few days with
the home folks.
The meeting OF the Ladies' University
club on Thursday afternoon was time
Of interest ard profit. The nature Of the
program was the discussion Of special
topics by members OF the club. Among
those who led in the discussions were
Mrs. Hess, Mrs Atkinson, Mrs. Woody.
Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. jay.
The leading production was an original
poem entitled The Broken Vase BY Mrs.
Pyle.
An attentive crowd gathered in the
chapel Thursday evening to listen 10 the
hrst lecture Of the season. 1t was deliv-
cred by Ex-Governor LeweIling. His sub
Ject was The Moral Influence OF Quak-
ers-" He handled it ably. He belonged
to the ''pebple'' years ago, but has not
affiliated with them for some time. This
TACT added force to his statements and
better enabled him to be unbiased in his
opinions. He spoke on the uncomprou1is
ing and persistent stand the Quakers. had
made against social orders, war. intern
perance and slavery. The students greet
ed the ex-governor with cheers and mani
Tested a good interest throughout. They
could not restrain from cheering when
the speaker spoke Of the influence the
Quakers had instilled into the hearts of
the western people in favor of peace.
Only the highest words of communication
are heard front both faculty and students
An interesting game Of baseball was
played on the University campus yegter-
day between the Commercial college and
the University. The score stood II to 6
in favor Of the Commercial college.
The services today at Il a. M. will be
conducted oy Mrs. Woody
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14
PARAMOUNT COLLEGE NOTES.

r@AIteAtoONT COLLEGE NOTES.
Wednesday the college mad the honor
Of an official visit from the secretary Of
the Educational society. Mr.. Day of Bos-
ton. Secretary Day gave an inspiring
talk at chapel, after which he visited The
various departments and classes Of the
college. Mr.. Day is a man Of push and
energy, in appearance resembling the
famous Teddy Roosevelt He expressed
himself in the most favorable terms rela-
tive TO our fine. intelligent. enthusiastic
body Of students, our highly qualified
faculty and excellent library Before Sec
rotary Day left Fairmount a delegation
Of thirty of the young men students. with
F. 3. ISey as spokesman. presented 10
him the great need Of mems dormit0ry.
The secretary declared himself as greatly
interested and promised 10 give the mat
ter careful attention and encouragement.
While in the city Mr Day was the guest
Of Mr. and Mrs. r. L. Holmes and vas
greatly taken with Wichita and the
favorable location Of Fairmount college.
On Friday afternoon the Ladies Library
club held an open meeting. AT which time
Mrs. Reach gave a paper. a Study in
Ceramics" and Mrs r. r Murdoch told
the ladies about stained glass and mo-
safes. These ladies brought with them a
part Of the exhibit that had been taken
% Junction City Next issue of the club
department VIII have a full report of the
meeting
Ona If the most enjoyable social events
Of the year occurred last Wednesday
evening at the home Of Mr.. Edwin VII
coy The -.-s -f,, v-.ae a -.~s~4fy-- Given
by the Sophomore c;ass 90 tbs faculty and
college students. Soon after the guests
arrived rhey were given an Art Cata-
I3gue." by means of which they were 10
locate the pictures which were SYM
oolicauy represented IN the different
rooms. Later in the evening tbs guests
were invited 20 the dining room. which
was very tastesul'y decorated in tae
Sophomore crimson and black. and dainty
Tefres ameu-s were served. with brownies /
as souvenirs TIE evening closed with
mnssc hy Misses Warren. 3Iii.e-. I'm
boden and Mr. ffu-calson. and all agreed /
in voting the S57h0mores most royal ea-
ter-aire-s.
\ week ago Friday afttruoon the Ger
man club held IS first H. -uis- meeting /
\ few months ago The members ~ the I
school Who are pursuing work IN German ]
decided . form an Organization f1r anU- /
trsal Improvement. and Il further he I!
German sentiment III RI school large Z
proportion of the members wee present f
ar me meeting ard enjoyed spleadd .
program The exercises began WITH
wei rendered piano so.o by 8Tisis Piston. .
Tasn followed the rog CAR. soHas -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

L Fort SIocufn in New York Harbor during the Spanish
An officer la his bunk feeling nc said, decidedly
comfortable, when the post surgeon The Colonel ssa he
suffering from Indigestion Well said the doctor = there
anything that have been the habit Of taking that generally
helps ycu YES said the Colonel there Is thing and
the only thing that has done any good BIT you eani
give It % me What =, sz5 the Doctor n kpzns Tab
ue the CooTes repy fellow Officer Standing BY spoke
up checrfuy: Why Colone tx ou CT. ard he produced
cent carton iror7 his zsicoa Pocs The best h1g aboet
the story that Z did ~ ire Colonel al right ard the doctor
uaaiiestiag told shat RPANS st they
used for, and vas great eoC bey doing The
muuity After he had look1 tr circular through the doccF
remarked, Wei. don't aAy t4t not good thing
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

The Twentieth Century cub. az Uicsi.7.
closed its sessions for the summer hya ra-
ce2tjon rendered "a All tho clubs 81 homer
of MrS Stewart n WaIjns. II ERE Den
Yer Womsn'S club TEE club rom n the
Church was beautifully 5sc-rstai with
roses and snowfall blossoms. making a
background t,r the mo-a expensive works
Of aria co.]ecti1n ~ R-okwood pottery.
Favrre glass from T1a=y's. New York.
and some r7re Co2'ev p-i--z. tbs ca,,e,-
Jion was also on exhibition ~ the STATE
meeJin--
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Wlah.ta Cs-h Notes

''The History Of the Woman's Club
Movement by Jennie Jure C-niv. IS Of
fered by the publishers NJ g. the first
price being s.. Kansas comes in for a
good vrite-uo. though Hvpltia IS writhing
under q mistake that gives two utterly
Jt0 treml unknown women Who figure. re-
suective-y. as the founder" and eek
president Of Hypatia." THa truth IS. Ms
Lease was the founder Of Hyaatia. aDi
correct data II the history of tie club
was sent t7r this history. 4 very excel
LENT picture Of Mrs. Ceilings. as one IS
The charter members. appears in the
Nrite-uC-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

Hypatia VIII discuss .'Taa Relation -
Womaa's Clubs 70 the Pu5ae Schools" Al
thei1 meeting on Monday. Parer ny Ms
keenan,; discussion led 6y Mrs Herzev-
Siast O. he clubs are a-os-sirg ~ a S--sa
% responsibility regarding the schro-s ard
are studying the question, not with q vfsu
y criticism. bat 10 form an alliance az
helcfu.1s5s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

London. 9Ia- L2-The Ear q WHARF
clIs IS dead, aSed -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

Il Is understood that Hypac-a W, car
Tor federation OF al city cubs. There
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

In the closing business OF the Fedora
ton a resolution was passed unanimously
rendering vote Of thanks 10 the ''Wichi-
Ia Eagle" for the free use OF its columns
20 the president and the executive board
OF the past administration, and two col
un'ns weekly for the dissemination Of club
news. This was a courtesy greatly ap-
prec.ated and the past president and board
wish TO add their personal thanks. The
same courtesy has been generously offered
and accepted by the new administration,
and the Eagle for another year viii con-
tinue TO publish the Official Club Col
umn."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

The reception Tuesday evening. rendered
the DELEGATES. visitors and friends of the
Federation ay 1he good people Of juno
ton CITY. WAS one Of the most pleasant
and informa, affairs the Federation as a
body ever attended Il was held in the
pretty l---le club house and was sociabl-
fry itself These was a receiving party.
and srult drinks. and music. but above all
was The hum ~ voices indicative of the
merry t-re every enc was having. II was
an ideal reception The beautiful little
club house vas crowded to overf3winE.
ana The afternoon and evening meetings
wer7 H='5 I'm J1e opera house Through the
r1-~-aSv ~ -r- 1-a-r.--..-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

The delightful ride 70 Fort Riley. one Of
the social features of the Federation, was
a treat never TO be forgotten. Although the
fort was almost deserted, the band stil
fingered and gave Us a concert Of an
hours length while we admired and en-
joyed the beautiful scenery and were re-
freshed by the delicious cool lemonade.
The Riding Hall was a wonder to many.
and n the military explanation of every
thing We became entirely lost. but ne
drive and country, fort and monuments,
afforded pleasure which VIII long be re-
nembered.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

Mrs spindler of Winfield did not secure
the state meeting singIe-hasaded and alone
although her winning smiles and soft.
gentle arguments went a long way in that
direction. She was stauuchly backed by
hospitable kilograms from the Winfield
college, Commercial club and citizens gen
orally. The State Federation now repre-
sents over 1900 women, and means some
thing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

The cream Of the federation for social
enjoyment and pleasure. combined with
the lesson it was intended 70 convey. was
that part ~ the program devoted To mu-
sic and poetry. under the craftsmanship Of
Miss Florence Rockwell and Mrs. II. w
Robv. The opera house. with numerous
box parties. held large and interested
audience. whose close attention showed
their appreciation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

The presentation Of floral offering 70
Mrs. 5. R Peters from the Federation as
q loving token Of appreciation Of her good
Work was a graceful tribute from the club
women and visfbly touched the heart OF
the retiring president. Mrs. H G. Toler
gave the flowers in behalf Of the FEEDER
alton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-18
LECTURE BY DIR. TALMAGE
Invites His Audience to Take IA Peep
Through the Microscope"

The regular monthly meeting Of tho
Utah Microscopleal society was held Ia
the lecture room OF the University lab.
oratory building last night. The pro-
gram was a lecture by Or. James II.
Tulmage upon the subject "a Peep
Through the Microscope"
The. lecture hail was nllOd to lis ut.
most capacity, and throughout the en-.
tire lecture the most intense Interest
prevailed,
In the way OF introductory. Or. Tai
mage defined the microscope. ana ex-
planned H. construction and use. He
drew a diagram, Illustrating aud cN-
planning refruction, virtual and real
imnges, and tho formation at Hlmple
and compound microscopes lie fol-
lowed the development of the lnatru-
ment from tho simple convex lens to
the most modern glass used today. lie
also described the use uf the camera
with the microscope In photographing
images, and Indicated the ways OF pre-
pairing and mounting specimens on
slides.
By series Of storeoptican vlewB tho
doctor illustrated the uses Of the
microscope, lie exploited the mineral.
vegetable and animal Kingdoms. and
clothed his remarks IN rich humor and
fascinating phrases, Among the sub
iects spoken upon and illustrated were.
yeast. bacteria. the structure OF stems
and leaves. moths. butterflies, with
their spiral tongues spidera. trichlna
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TO RECEIVE $1,000.
Trial of the Suit Of willis j. Read
Against Union Central Insurance Co.

Willis J. Read W the Union Central
Life Insurance company. IL the title
Of a case that was called for trial be.
fore Judge Cherry and a jury late yes
tcrdny afternoon. boy a Street np-
pcarcd Tor plaintiffs and JudR, Howat
for tho dcfenlout The taking OF tca-
umuuy had not concluded when court
adjourned. and viii b. resumed Monday
morning.
Plaintiff seeks TO collect 81 800. which
he claims a. due him for commission.
In his complaint he alleges that while
acting a. local agent Tor tho defend
ant company, he got John heck 10 take
out policy for 100000 which should
have nrttcd him u commission OF So
900. After Mr. Beck had paid two
premiums tho Insurance company, q is
alleged. bought the policy and cancelled
H. Plaintiff says he was only paid 5000
commission, when n the company had
not taken the policy up he would have
received 5000
The dcfondent contends that Il was
only obligated 20 pay the plaintiff a
percentage on the premiums paid BY
Mfr. Beck and that Il had a right to
purchase the policy nt any time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-18

News from Berlin. Count Won uueiow
brings with him prlvy Councillor 1tleh-
metz, Of the German foreign office. who
deals with Eastern Asiniic affairs.
Dan" Godfrey who has returned
with with his band from tour of the
United States. j. quoted AZ saying;
I'VE played lots ~ good music. but
what Americana really want Is come
catchy tune with a swing. We would
FlvQ Georgia Campaigning or Rag
time takcwalk. and they would nearly
tear down the place"
The proposition 60 transfer the re-
mains u Chopin from Paris 10 Crncow
Tor intermcnt I'm the vault nf the Polish
kings has brought out contributions "
1900 1orins each from Frederick chop
IN ana paderewtkl. n ~ Intended 20
make the rolutcrmunt the occasion Tor
a great Polish festival
The cable accounts ~ Sir Henry r.
Nrg American Fuac,aa are whclfinE tho
npncutcf of the London actors who
N0t only Mrs. LlnRlry and John Hare
ore 1uNiuufly anticipating American
visits. but 20 alfuur influence lH nt work
10 induce ticorhdhm Tree 10 present
series " ShIhfapenrcan productions In
America next autumn. which viii prob
ably DO done. In tho meantime the
London thCainra continue 90 pour nut
stream 81 r0li into the lap OF "Mri.
Tommy Atkins" u d. estimated that
10000 persons hear the Kiplng poem
read and sung In London music halls
nightly
Aside from this thcro will be- a splen.
dli benefit program which Mra Arthur
pnEpt Dr. arranging at fecrbohm Tror'a
thcuter, and this IN under way under
the auspices of the marchionesa ~
i.ansd0wne. IN which distinguished am
ateurn. with iho patronage ot the royal
family and the entire headquarters
stan N the war office. were recently in
search Tor % suitable thenter The CONE
mlttec appealed 60 Charles Frohman.
who no once cahlod N" USE ~ the Duke
NJ Yorka thentor Tor n matinee. con.
trlbutcd cleo. ana instructed his agent
pcusc.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-18

Lewiston. IDA. Nov IA tragedy.
which resulted IN the killing OF Charles
MuuHhmor by clifford riggs. promi-
nent sheepman and q member nf the
firm of luFga Brothers, occurred this
morning near Mnughmur'H farm IN this
tract " land whore Rlggs'H sheep were
TmEing,
MauFhmOr, II appears, accompanied
BY hin brother, on horseback, went 40
u point where Rlgga had established Ms
camp, ana an old dispute regarding
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BOYS DISCHARGED.

The preliminary hearing of David
Newman. Thomas Newman and Em-
mott liywator. On Justice sommor'a
court yesterday on the charge of burg
larry. resulted Ia tholr being discharged.
The testimony Of the defense was over
wholmlnE IL was clearly shown that
the Chinnman. An Sing, had told false
hoods
n b. the general belief Of those who
urp cuuyurEant with the case, that the
robbery was never committed ana only
occurred In the Imagination OF the
Chinnman. II D. evident that the boys
In question have been tormentlng All
and naturally h. wanted protection.