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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
COFFEE AND SUGAR MARKETS

New York, Jan. 1.-THE coffee market
opened steady at 1926 points decline, un-
der active liquidation and closed barely
steady at about the lowest of the day,
at a net loss of 25d35 points. Total sales.
$1,000 bags, including: February, 6.S56
69Sc; March, 6. 9OtQ7. csc; April, 7.1Oc; May,
Z. O5d7. 20c; June, 7.20d7. 25c; July, 100
7. CSC; August, 7.20c; September, 7.15G7. 35c;
October 1851. 35c; November, 1881 .4Oc;
December, 1907. 4S5c. Spot-Rio weak;
SIC; No. invoice, S9sc; mild easier; Cor
dova, S%Q12%c.
sugar-Raw strong; held higher. Re-
fined firm.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

This large four-story building - al
rirably fitted and furnished for the cara
o. the SICK No loathsome or contagious
diseases admitted. but all other diseases
that ara usually treated at hospitals sra
successfully treated here. including Nhfs-
key. Cocaine and Morphine Habits. abso-
luteiy guaranteed. Women. married o.
single can find safe retreat here dur
Ing confinement and q home in every
ease found for the child II required
home for the poor and rich alike. a. al
operations and medical treatment are
free. and the only charge that Is p.ade Is
the ordinary hospital fee. which Is Just
enough TO pay the running expenses oe
the Institution. The beSt OF references
given when required. Write for circular
20 the Martha Washington Home"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

which allows 20 per cent for slack and de-
tours. In connection with his statement
Admiral Bradford said that he under
stood the average expenses Of the war
department. for messages 20 Manila 20 be
about $l.0oo per day and that the total OF
the expenditures OF the navy department
had amounted 20 t2s.0o0.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

Dealings In bonds were on larger
scale than those in stocks and prices
were more firmly held. Occasional large
individual transactions reflect the con-
tinueG flow OF capital into further invest
ments Total sales. par value. s1.5s5. coo
United States IS advanced 4 and the
old As a in the bid price.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

The cattle market was firm and steady
yesterday and the offerings were fair for
a Tuesday. The prices paid were good
and were in line with those paid in other
western markets of the country. The re-
ceipts of the Wichita markets are in
creas!ng daily and this point is becoming
quite a market for feeders and stockers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
FRISCO LINE 70 EUREKA SYRINGE
ARKANSAS

Excursion tickets O. sac a. al tines
Take a raueE needed res: and sps14 = few
dayz Al thls Esied result. sl4-zz Ia 10
round triq. Cod returning ai1etT 6sys
rrora 5a;e ). sale q r DUNN.
D.s1-sct Passenger Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
Trra.nrr ~tatemrnt.

Washington, Jan ls.-Today's state
ment OF the condition OF the treasury
SHOWS: Available cash balance. $50, %. l:s /:
gold reserve. SZ2i, 5l2. Zs2.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
OtsLatest List orCn.u,I,,...

Washington, Jan fs-General Otis has
cabled the war department the following
list OF Casualties: Deaths Drowned jan
uary ,, Gottahatch. Mindanao. Thomas
J. Williams. G. Thlrty-arst infantry:
January :. ADplik. Apparrt. LuEon. John
X Stoltz. d. sixteenth Infantry. January
s, Montabalon. Wilbur l.. webber. X.
Twenty-seventh infantry: Manila. Willie
L. Vreen. A. Forty-hrst infantry; Par
dan. Panay, Larhue n. Poorman. A.
Nineteenth Infantry; typhoid October 4
Robert Mcknight. r. Twenty-fourth IN
fantry; December 30. Winfield Marshall.
G, Twenty-fourth infantry eth. Edward
G.. Major. l.. Seventeenth infantry: 18th.
Harry Thomas. @. Seventeenth lnfanf'-:
9Th. Henry g wharton. f. Seventeenth,
infantry. Benjamin Haworth. G. Thiri
infantry: William A. Brothcrton. A. Elev-
enth cavalry: eth. Patrick Mason. J.
Twenty fourth infantry: dysentsry. De-
cembor 10. John NJ. Heaiy X. Seven
teenth infantry. 18th. Adam Diehl. 7.
Seventeenth infantry. January 3 John 2.
Lsrkln. G. Thlrty-fourth Infantry: 5th.
William F. Ilnday. g. Fourth cavalry.
9th. Arthur Turt0n Twcnty-sixth infant
~: 18th. Benjamin Gardner. D. Fourth.
cavalry: 18th. Benjamin Grace X. sixth
infantry: Charles r Hartcr N. Eizh-
teenth infantry: pneumonia, December
II. Prcs williams. H. Thirty-foarth IN
fantry: malaria. December & Joseph H.
Crane. r. Seventeenth infantry. Zfb. Pc
ter Rotanson. X. Thsrty-four,h infantry.
cerebral heTnoErhaEe December a. Geo
KIcthen. K T'.enty-fo1rsh infantry.
cerebral congestion, nth. Charles r. A6-
ans. cook. y. Twentieth Infantry. Malta
fever. ssth. Warren =. Tucker. band.
Twelfth infantry; neuralgia % heart. ziat
James Leary. ]. Thirfy-f9urfh Infantry.
varioooeie. December .. Charles p. Eaa-
ley. band Thirfy-fourth Infantry. jam
airy :. Austin GreEss n. TWenfy -fouftA
infantry: diphtherfa -. John l. Porter.
musician II Twenty fourth infautrS
cardiac 6ilafi0n. 7th. Andrew r Zwsifsi.
y. Twelfth infantry. fuberrnioss. Its.
Harold Heirsluzer. I Sixteenth infantrf.
pulmonary apoolezy. iefh. william .
Tfewellyn g. SIKH infanfry. eufsrifis
isth- Campbell CszaiG. ser9esni. p.
Eighteenth infantry. Eunshgt wound. SO
veu1ber r. William Pollock T.. Third cave
airy: Januarr 2. Enos IT H'iliissfs -
T1veuty-efrbth infsnf~y. fzfh- joseaa
COOK. Sir.th Infantry seei8snfsl. ffh.
William T.. Miller J.. T1irtT-slEhfh r.
fsntrg. suicide. erh Wsod y Crafdack-
p. FOURTH cavalry. rrh George " ca
tga. g. Eighfseuzn irfszfrg
KANSAS CRY. 40. And RETURN
ONE FARE FOR T1gE ROl-SD THiF
For TIE annual Convention = a. Ests3s
Iasrismeat ard Vehieie Dealers sssasia-
t!cn the Missouri Pseiac raiisaT -
make a rsss q 9aa 81 fare = Is g. ihs
rguuf rip - Esntas cliT. T.essfs 80
b. aald o. Jzuazr3 s. 81. 81 sHa s.. Hasite4
for rsigra 20 JansarY 81 fse
2 r BLRCEf-ET. 3 a A.
50 Sc as.ea af~-~r
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
MISSOURI ANrs KANSAS ffNEEz
uEAf-EFls. Assfsf'T kTgB.f.

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-Tssas.s s4s -ass sazs - see fare ~
sas raaas mas whsta kaEs2s e1ff
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

On the Produce Exchange. today, tie
market closed as follows:
Butter-Weak; creamery. 1sG34c: dairy,
ISG22c.
Cheese-Firm: Is312Ac.
Egg-Steady; fresh. 16IT7c
Dressed pouItry-Weak; turkeys. sd9cs
chickens, 7154Sc-
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, No, Jan. 1s--Wheat-Msy
&C: cash. No. . hard. a., M 8. 57T6Ic.
No. red, 70a7Ic; Ne. 3 e5a5sc.
Coru-Aay. S0s.c; cash. No. mixed.
ess. Geoc: No. white. soi.c bid, No :. Sse.
oats-No. white, 24i=c.
Rye-No. :. SOC.
Hay-GaoIee timothy. ss.oo5s.5o; choice
prairie. s. .ota7.5o
Butter-Creamery zea2sc; dairy. lSe-
Egg-Fresh, lSI3c
ST LOUIS.
Ct Louis. Jan ls.-wheat-LoEeri No.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
CASH QUOTATIONS

CASH QUOTATIONS
Flour-Steady.
Wheat-No. 3 spring, 60$sG6212c; No. 2
red 66c.
Corn-No. 2. Size; No. yellow 31Kc
Oats-No. ., &c; No. white, 25i3Q25Slc:
No white, 25l4 G25iac.
Rye-No. ?, 52d53c.
Barley-No. 2 S0G41c.
Flax seed-No. !, $50
Timothy seed-Prime, go.
Mess pork-Per Dbl. 50. 4o2io. 5.
Lard-Per loo lbs. s.. S2Iz 40. s2ls.
Short ribs sides Qoose), S5.5505.S5; dry
saited shoulders, Cboxed). 5lxa5A4c; short
clear sides boxed, $5.95T5.eo.
whisky-Dis,ilers' finished goods, Per
gal, sI-33iz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

orsna Iosze 4 = 4 = p 49, 80
ter = & r. aa9 SrsHf cesreH q
s.. Had a. TEa hae-
FeaTgarT HZ
Per re asees arrasl9n taa r
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rosa1 fr5e p se,s 90 sss r
fs q izesssirs go - rs Ira
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wichita rnis- Isrpsf gG =
n an8 - ~ eEig Fer fsrAsg 81
fsraafisa ea5 - l. T. Dff-ANET-
T.sseaans - ARA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17
GRAIN AND PRODUCE Markets.


Chicago, Jan 16.-The leading futures
ranged as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-01-17

St. Louis. Jan is.-wAsas-Lower; No
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
FREE BsPIiSTS BENEFITED
By The Terms Of The Will Of the Late Elijah
H. Mitchell.

-cvcra, important wills were fled.
Yesterday. nj the probate court and
acoor.ils ID the provisions % one Of
the wills. several EDUCATIONAL and rs
ii-i1us societies in the state VIII find
themselves richer by 500 or more.
These lcgacies come from the estate
Of th,. lat" Eliza Mitchell, who recently
AHA ia TVaterville. After making Ger
tsf3 p,oy's 5rs for relatives and friends
size makes the f lowing requests:
starar Cou-G.. West Virginia. $loto,
this to be added to the &. f. Mitchell
f1rI: ID The Maine state Free Will
f}ar-.st Association. $109: Sidney and
7yatorville Free Will Baptist Society.
,1G0. TIE remainder Of the estate after
certain provisions are carried out is
riven to The Free VIII Baptist general
conference.
The viii Of the late Edward T. CUT
ter, is in order for allowance. The es-
tate IL inventoried at $4,000. The prop
erty is given his widow. Anna L. Is.
Gutter. who is named as the eXacu-
triX.
The most important in size was that
If the late Levi Stevens. The estate
is valued at $50 900. There are no pub
III requests. the property being given
to relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Eauditch & Webster display in their
window some fine group ana Individual
portraits Of the members Of tine Uni
versity Of Maine Instrumental ana
Glee clubs. which appear AT Me)niln
hall. Thursday evening. Anril II.
The talent comprises thirty artists
ana IL the pick Of the $50 students Of
the largest college in the State Tha
Glce. Mandolin and Banjo CLUBS the
single ana douhl" quortets, togethe,
with the impersonator and reader, as-
sisted by !. Parker Coombs. the eni-
npnt vocal soInist, combine to form one
Of the strongest amusement organiza
tons in the state. Their tour through
tha eastern counties has been x con-
tinuuus success Tho cntertainmo ut
will bc followed by a social dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
Our Grand Mill.
merry Display

includes the rarest gems in Millinery
lrt. ana we submit the product If our
own workrcoms for your most critical
inspection. We can sen YOU any grade
Of gods in this line. Compare our
goods quality fer quality with others
aad you will find nothing cheap about
them but tn" price. We have in our
employ this season three nrst-class
minin2rs, all of whom have zen to
mark 1. also two assistants, ana are
showing complete new stock. a re-
production ~ Paris latest fashions.
Our Millinery Opening takes place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

a choice new line Of SILK Waists just
received. We are sole agents for
the celebrated "Knickerb Jcker" and
Acorn Brand" Of Shirt Waists. and
are now showing the largest and
choicest line Of perfect fitting waists
in the city.
We lead, others follow. Our sale Of
fine Table Damask Remnants win con
tinue this week. Many choice pltterns
in fine damagk from IL u 2Hs yards
wide 4 rare chance to obtain these
goods at less than Wholesale prices.
Remember we are headquarters for
corscta ana carry all the leading and
most popular makes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Trouant & Bates are branching out
and greatly extending their wall pare:
department. They have had Tho
basement formerly occupied by f. l.
Clark, made into q very pretty and
cheerful looking room whore they will
store the large stock Of papers they are
having arrive. They have connected
this basement with their store by q
neat stairway ana are TOW ready foI
more business than ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Have You ever t.ied Mother
oats?" \ lady demonsrrat2r Win be at
J. Z. FulIer's. all this week. and treat
callers with q lunch q these delicious
oats. II is not only the oats you re
ceive. but in each package is a letter
and if you are in luck ana obtain all
the letters in the words. Mother
Oats" you are presented with a nice
set Of dishes. Can and inquire about
IL more fully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
Our Cloak and
Suit Opening

viii take place today and continue for
the balance Of the week. Mr.. Mendell
IF New York. will be at our store ali
day with choice new line Of all the
latest III ladies' Suits ana Jackets and
lake special orders for same. We
have this season outdone all previous
efforts and carry much larger line of
ladies'. misses and chidren's Suits
and Jackets than ever before. Don't
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
Easter Novelties in
Ladies' Fancy NeCkwear

In our beautiful new showcase near
the door. We make a speciality Of these
goods and there is no display to COM
pare with it in the city.
Fine new line of Easter Gloves and
Ncilines. Best $l00 Kid Glove in the
market fitted and warranted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

tn country roads are rapidly d.yin1-
ono citizen Of Augusta. who drove
six miles into tn. country, sunday. wa
surprised To fnd the roads in very
-ood condition. But, wait until TN
frDst leeins u come Nut u Ln.n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
TRY GRAIN-O.
TRY GRAIN-O!

Ask your Grocer today to show you a
i1oi takes the place Of coffee. The chill
d d,.,,1 may drink it without injury q wen
as the adult. Al who try it, Ike 1t;
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown o.
Grains. and the most delicate stomach
reccivcs it without distress. Il the price
~ coffee. 15c. ana 25cts. per package
Sold by al grOcers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

be the last to find out that we are al
ways leaders in the latest styles, low
est prices. and up-to-date methods of
doing business.
See the grand display of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
Daily Kennebec Journal.
AUGUSTA LOCALS
One on Mamma.

a maiden sat reading letter,
Her checks were like roses abloom;
From your own sweetheart Thomas
she finished
As her mother came into the room.
whats this?" the harsh mother cried
stcrnlY.
This talking Of sweetness" said she,
"A letter from that young fool. Thomas,
Pray hand it right over to me.
Dear mother. Ill read YOU the letter,
Said the maiden with voice SO de-
murc.
~ know it will please YOU to hear it,
For it's a nice letter, I'm sure.
Dear Laura. | love YOU 50 manly
Tonight am lonely and lprn.'
With calm voice the maiden WAS fciuliE'
The mother was list timing with scorh'
Fl krnv that your parents don't like me.
Put where there's will there's way:
And they will yet dance At our N'i"'"7'
The bold lover went on ~ Say.
stop, Stop" cried the mother III anger
ii never in all my long ne -.,.o
saw Il letter 50 stuffed lutl 81 honScnHV'
Such a fool to be seeking a VIE
"IIu.n. Mother" the daughter said, soft
ANA saw nothing that you will rue,
Fur ! have just read ~ you ii"ihel
Chicago Blade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Haskell Eros window display ST
Easter goods il tn queen quality
line is winning let's # praise from ~
ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Spring tartaliznd Us with 4 period
of warm, sunny weather, only TO o}lnG
us a snow furry. Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Tho county commissioners Wer" in
ecsstJr, Yesterday, hut nothing besides
routine business was trtnea tod.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Tho NJ. \. Packard shoe for gents is
Winning lots of friends in Augusta.
Sold by +. /. Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

There were several slight snow fur
rics, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

Lung Kuro a speedy cure for all coughs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
Grand Easter Opening

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10

~ know it will please YOU to hear 1t,
For it's a nice letter, I'm sure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-04-10
Augusta Lodge Directory

a CusHNoC i. A. cHAPTE Il M ~.
" N ing. April il. a ~ ".cl2,rkii
I sharp. All members afG llNi''G
trinity Commandcry. No. :. <. T., At ;
O'Clock. ,orrr II +
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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-11-29
Tic IrI r. lIIcks Almanac.

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hat the individual

candles. Shndes made from autumn
leaves and supported by the regulation
holders are easily made. Cover circles
OF cardboard about three inches in dl-
ameter with green crepe paper, arrange
oak leaves upon them. fastening the
stems at the center of the cards. Place
a carrot candle holder on each card and
Iasten securely win strong thread.
Set the candles In the holders and put
one at the right OF each plate. Light
the candles the last thing before dinner
Is announced.
In tnc pIacc or stcrcOtyped nnger
bowls, large cucumbers are n novelty.
Those which have turned yellow are
preferable and VIII prove an agreeable
feature OF the feast. Cut the cucum-
bers lengthwise In halves, SCOOP out
the inside, taking care not TO puncture
the smells. Place each section on a
plate with n dolly and 1ll half full OF
water. Add n drop OF lemon Juice
and n crOsswlsc slice OF unpeeled Gu.
cumber The mantcl may be banked
with leaves aud asparagus ferns and
the hearth. II not In use, hidden In the
same manner.
With the season OF gift giving and the
annual return Of the wanderers close
at hand, plans for Christmas decora.
ton naturally intrude upon Thanks.
giving reverlos. Yuletide being the
carnival Of youth. the auxillaries OF n
Christmas feast should reflect the
spirit Of youth by their brightness and
jOllity.
\ table decoration that will please
real children as well as children OF
larger growth IS an evergreen center.
piece malc by fixing n small and per.
fectly shaped pine IN a box or jardl.
Mere which Is completely BURIED In a
bank of forms. smllax and holly. by
the aid of glitterlng ornaments, tlnsel
fringe and Jack Frost powders the
branches and trunk viii be transform.
ed into n pleasing spectacle FOR the eye
g. rest upon.
Arrangc two ribbons dlagonalIyacross
The table and faston here and there
along them sprlgs Of holly With Der.
rios. Place on tie opposite corners
two caudclabfa upon mats Of grcon.
Have thc candles capped with red and
white shades. with walls and mantoi
OF n dining room hung with festoons
and ropes OF green, with plenty Of ligih
and bright faces and good cheer every.
where. the Christmas decoration viii
be a success r.. YoE KANANN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-11-29

TIE Ant WAS LYING FLAT UPON ITS BACK
intended 20 be quick about the errand
when his attention was attracted by
large jumping spider. walking In the
Jcrly manner OF its kind across the
roadway. There was nothing especial
~ remarkable about This spider. IL
was OF the common sort with which
everybody is familiar. Even It's sclen-
tiiic name Is Attus famillarls. 1t is
called a jumping spider not because IL
walks IN q jumpy way, but because
when It has crawlcd to within n few
inches Of fy or other prey. Il Jumps
at II and seldom misses the mark. It
was In the hope Of seeing the spider
jump at something that Fred stopped
to watch II. And as the spider crawIed
slowly across the road, Fred forgot
everything but the Insects quest Of n
Thanksgiving dinner.
stick about two feet long lay
across the wagon track One end OF
II had been crushed into the earth by
q wheel so that the other end was
raised some three inches above the
surface OF the road Immediately up.
der this raised end n large black ant
was working az something.
III the spider sees the ant" thought
Fred. "therell be FUN"
And sure enough tho spider soon
gave signs Of having spied this tempt
Ing dinner. The ant apparently did
not sec the spldcf fneaking toward
bin. When thc spider had reached
q point almost foot away from. the
ant. hc stopped and seemed to look at
his prey for several minutes. Then he
ran backward some six or eight inches