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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
THEY ARE IMMENSE
City Registration, Now Closed,
Reaches Big Totals.
IT STANDS AT $685.
Practically One thousand More
Voters Than in 1896.

At the final close of the registration
books last evening the total stood at
e.es5. In many cities an estimate of the
population is computed by multiplying
the registration by five. Other Cities
more conservative, use four. If four is
jcorrect. Wichita. has, according to regis
4rstion. $3.50; if five. 3475 people.
1 The registration is the largest the city
has ever had. Two reasons are assigned
for this: the growth Of the city and a
general interest in the election. Many
have not REGISTERED, but the whole result
is much more complete than usual.
1t is interesting 10 note the growth OF
the city in the last year and half IN
this matter Of registration. In the spring
of 1899 the city in an exciting mayoralty
contest registered practically its total
voting strength, much more so than at
the present writing. Everybody in the
spring of 1899 was supposed TO have reg
istered. That registration was carried
over to the fall and added to then and
altogether resulted in a showing Of 6.l97.
Or in other words, there has been added
to Wichita's voting strength in the last
year 49S voters, or carrying oul lAe COLI-
putation by the muldplier Of four, prac-
ticalIy 1000 people.
To go back to 1896. when the total reg
istratian after a red hot campaign reach
ed 5721, it may be figured readily how
much the city has increased in population
in the last four years. There are in
Wichita. based on registration figures,
974 more voters in 1900 than there we're
in 1896, or 1896 more people. This is prac-
tically a gain of 4,OO0 or a thousand
people a year.
Succincuy, the registration figures in
Wichita are themselves an argument for
the reelection of Mckinley and a contin-
uance Of Republican prosperity.
All the wards have large registration.
The Third ward leads all the others. It
has been building up rapidly between the
railroads and Chisholm creek. The First
ward makes a fine showing. The Sixth
is coming very strong, showing total
iof 707. The Second and Fourth and
Fifth are large.
Following are the figures for the whole
city. Yesterday was the last day to reg
lister:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
SURPRISED AT WICHITA
MIR. Wilson of Cleveland Looking
After Property Here.

Mr.. B. F. Wilson Of Cleveland, Ohio,
was IN the city yesterday having stopped
here for a short time to look after prop
erty purchased here while in the city a
few years ego. NJ. Wilson was driven
over the city and after seeing the new
parks, new since he was here, was very
enthusiastic over the progress of Wich-
tia in every respect. At the city building
to reporter for the Eagle, Mr.. Wilson
said: I was here just few years ago,
but since my visit, this city has made a
wonderful growth. I own property here
and I am glad 1 do, for it seems to me
it is the best town l have seen in the
state. Your park system is magnificent
and is is surprising how rapidly that part
Of the city has been made beautiful. In
a few years it will be one of the best
park systems in the country"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
HAD A ROUSlNG MEETING
fourth Ward Republicans Assemble
on Murdoch HEeuue.

The Fourth ward Republicans held one
of the most enthusiastic ward meetings
Of the campaign on East Murdoch avenue
last night The Fourth ward has a Re
publican organization and the members
OF the club turned cut and their friends
joined them. The Fourth warders have
had several meetings. but none have
come up 10 the one of last night in point
Of numbers and IN the enthusiasm Of
the people present.
A number Of speeches were made dur
ing the evening. Judge Buckner gave
a talk on the issues and was followed
bv I, A. Bone. Judge Baldevston gave
one Of his characteristic talks regarding
the situation both locally and national
Jacob McAfee. a colored man Of the ward
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
ANOTHER SANTAF TRAIN
From Galveston to kansas CIty--TO
start About November

A new train has been arranged by, the
Santa Fe which will run from Galveston
to Kansas City. This new service will
go into effect with the new winter time
card about the first Of November
The train will be known as No. 406,
and formerly ran from Galvesto nto New
ton, but this year win be continued on
to Kansas City. 1t will arrive there
about ten minutes after the arrival of
train known as No. and, all through
passenger traffic will be transferred to
No. at Kansas City. The new train is
put into service to assist in carrying the
immense business which is being done
between Kansas City and southwestern
points.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27

was called on for speech and gave the
situation from his point Of view and also
of many of his race.
The Fourth ward Republicans have got
ten together during this campaign and
are preparing to sweep things in NoVemr
Der in that part of the city
The members of the organization are
workers and understand what is before
them, and if the meeting Of last night
can be taken as criterion, the fusion
force have not place in the Fourth
ward
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
FRANK SPRING Is HELD
To Appear in District Court on the
Charge of Robbery

Frank Spring, sometimes known as
Billy the Swede," was taken before
Judge Kirk In the city court yesterday on
the charge of robbing one G. c. Rice.
AS a result of his appearance, Spring
was bound over to the district court and
his bond placed at $500. This bond Spring
could not give and he now occupies a
cell in the county jail.
The robbery for which Spring rs held
occurred in the Santa Fe yards and the
amount was something like $50. The po-
lice consider Spring as an old offender
and are glad that he is to be confined in
the county iail
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
AS AN INVESTMENT
Mr.. w. H. Bretch Buys 240
North Main Street.
TWO STORY BRICK BLOCK
Owned by {. CoIIins--Consid-
GRAFTON Is $500.

A transaction was closed yesterday and
a deed placed on record whereby W. H
Bretch is the owner of the brick build
ing at 24o North Main street. The consid-
Grafton for this property was 1880. It
was formerly owhcd by E. Collins.
Mr. Bretch buys the property as an
investment. The building is two-story
brick The lower floor is occupied by the
Eames Grocery company and the upper
floor is leased in suites for families and
Office rooms.
A few weeks ago Mr. Collins purchased
the property as an investment and few
days after the purchase negotiations were
opened for the building by Mr.. Bretch.
The final settlement was made yesterday
and the brick building is now the prop
erty Of Mr.. Bretch.
Mr.. Collins, after securing the property,
INTENDED TO move his wholesale stock Of
notions into it although it was bought
for an investment Instead of doing this
he decided to close out the stock Of goods
at the present location on North Market
street
It is the intention of Mr. Betch 10 thor
oughly reft and repair the property and
make it one of the best business build
ing in the city The demand for the
brick business blocks, not only as invest
ments, but for actual use, is constantly
increa sing as one business man said
yesterday 1t will not be long before sew
eral new buildings for the use Of firms
would need to be erected in this city.
Within the last two months a number
of business properties have changed
hands at god figures and the demand in
creases. The majority of the poperties
have been purchased by Wichita men, all
Of whom have abundant faith in the fut-
IRE of the city
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
PETER DAILY INJURED
Received a Hard Faii at DoId's Pack
lug House.

NJ. Peter Daily is confined to his home
on South Main street, having been in
jured in an accident AZ the Do.d packing
pant. Mr.. Daily was working in the plant
as usual on Monday ana sustained fail
which resulted in painful injuries. 1t IS
thought that nothing serious VIII be the
result and that he VIII be oat within 3
few DAYS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
WILL DISCUSS The RESULTS
ministerial Association TO Neet in
Connection with Church Census.

At the next meeting Of the ministerial
association which is to be in the parlors
of the y. VI. c. A, quarters on Main on
next Monday, the matter Of the recent
church census VIII FOE taken up and con-
sidered in ali of its phases. In all prob
ability the result will De gone over again
by the pastors SO that no mistake can be
made. In regard 10 the count
The ministers of the city are gratided
over the result OF the canvass and have
made the result more thorough IN many
respects than thought for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
FOR THEIR FALL CONCERT
Apollo Club Rehearsing for Appear
ance on November 81.

The Wichita Apollo Club has one Of
the largest musical organizations in the
city and the one which made such a hit
at the musical jubilee at Hutchinson has
announced that it will give a concert
on November q. The rehearsals on the
music for that occasion are being carried
on at the present time.
The club will open the Lyceum course
at the time that Dr. Gunsaulus gives his
lecture in this city. A program consist
ing Of several numbers will be rendered
at the opening. The club is under the
direction Of Professor MarhaIl. as it
was last year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
SIX INMATES ESCAPED
Hutchinson RefOrmatOry Officals
Gave Not &c to Wien ta's Officers.

The police officers here were notified
last night that six of the inmates Of the
Hutchinson reformatory had escaped
from the building and were scattered
over the country. 1t could not be learn
ed how the boys got away or whether
any of them were from this county.
1t is usual thing that when the
escape of some Of the inmates of the
reformatory is reported that many of the
men of the city turn out to hunt for
them, and they are soon captured.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
JUDGE WALL AT COFFEYVlLLE
Speaks at.Eepubltcan Meeting There
Tonight

Judge Wall leaves this morning for
Coneyville, where he VIII speak oJniCht.
The Republicans Of that place are plan
ming for one Of the largest meetings #
the campaign and Judge Wall is TO de-
liver the principle address Of the even
ing. Judge Wall has been in a number
OF different counties during the past few
weeks and is enthusiastic over the po-
ntical situation wherever he has been.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
TELEPHONE SWITCH BOARD
Soon to be Ready for Use at Local
station.

The new switchboard for the telephone
company will soon be completed and the
wires connected for the city circuit. The
work on the board has progressed rapid
" and considering what has been accom-
plished the time seems very short. AS
soon as the new board can be used the
service in the city as well as on the toll
lines, will be materially bettered. The
facilities at the present time are made
quate to some extent for the amount of
business to be done
The gangs OF men are still working
south on the new metallic circuits which
connects Wichita with the southern terri
tory. When these are completed Wich-
tia will be connected with cities south as
she is with Kansas City and points east
and north
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
Mr.. GRUBB NOT PRESENT
SAYS lie Did Not Attend Fifth Ward
Meeting,

In the matter OF the meeting Of the
fusionists IN the First ward night before
last. Mr.. Grub. who was reported as
having been in attendance, stated yester-
day that the report was mistake and
that ne was not present. thus making the
auditors. three in number and the speak
ers four
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
NEW CIGAR FACTORY OPENS
Young Men From Illinois are the
ProprietOrs.

On the second floor at 13S North Main
a new cigar factory has started up.
Weighaman & Middlekaul are the pro-
prietors. They are young men and have
Just come here from Illinois. After visit
ing several towns in Oklahoma and Kan
sas they decided this to be the best place
for their business.
The factory began the making OF cigars
last week and VIII have cigars ready for
the market this week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
CHANGED The NAME
ZimmerIy Block to be Known as the
Winnie Building.

ZimmerIy Block TO be known as the
Winnie Building.
Mr.. Scott z. Whine, as owner OF the
building known as the Zimmerly block
on East Douglas avenue has decided to
change the name of the property to
that Of the Winnie block. The determine
ton on the new name was made a few
days ago, and yesterday cards appeared
making the announcement.
The rooms on the upper floor will be
used as Office rooms and It Is to be an
Office building exclusively. 1t is one Of
the finest buildings in the city and with
the new equipment in the way OF ele-
vator, etc, viii be a favorite place for
the business Offices. The building was
secured some time ago, by Mr. Winnie
and the block which has ben known so
long as the Zimmerly, will be called in
the future, the Winnie
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
BLUFF SUDDENLY CALLED
wichita Man Backs Down on state
ments Regarding Bryan.

One Wichita man was yesterday max
Ing a number Of statements regarding
the political situation and offered to
place a neat little sum on the way Sedg-
wick county would so at the approach
ing election. His idea was that it would
give a majority for Bryan. A man in the
crowd Immediately reached in his pocket
and pulling out a roll of bills, called on
the Bryanite for his money. The bet was
not made and nothing was said further
regarding Bryan and Sedgwick county.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
ON NORTH MARKET STREET
Geo. w. Van Werden Will Have a
Residence Moved.

Geo. W. Van Werden has purchased a
house and barn in the southeastern part
of the city and will move 1t to the corner
of Walnut and Market. The house and
barn was purchased through the real
estate firm of Reese & Co., and the con-
sideration was $1,000.
Mr. Van Werden purchased the, lots some
time ago and has been contemplating
putting house on the ground for several
months. The building bought is a large
one and will be thoroughly fitted up on
its new site
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
DR.. HOWE'S PURCHASE
Secures I39 North Lawrence Avenue
for 81 700

DR.. Howe yesterday purchased the res
idence at 13s North Lawrence avenue Of
the BunelI-Eno Investment company, the
consideration being 81, 100. The sale of the
property was made by Mr.. D. E. Fuller
of the firm Nichols & Fuller. Mr.. Howe
buys the property as an investment
which is undoubtedly a splendid one, ac-
cording to the statements OF real estate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27
SURVEYORS 60 EAST
Making Rapid Progress on the Orient
Road.

The party of surveyors f0r TIE or1eni
rad have Progressed a number q mite
east o. the eify n the preliminary sur
sey. The work c. surveying re inzs "a
;ae eliy has s<ss lest 70 scae fassFs
tine. probably gn1I ne .oeats2u - 'As
shops $ selected just Whea sass stl e
vi BE Determined after the bs1d s.se-
ten
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-27

IS mora uncertain. The commodore sid
he left = prediction wa BIS ohio fTieeds
that kansas would 20 Republican -a.ete
to 1900. lie had been in Ttaa ard to.d
them TIE Mormon stats ~oa.d gre Is
eleeloraI vote % MCKINLEY.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-14
HYPNOTIC AID FOR POLICE.
offered to Chief Murphy of Jersey
City by Samuel AppIebnum.

NEW YORK, Aug. ,13.-Samuel Apple
baum, Of 123 York Street, Jersey City, who
in.scduced himself as a professional hyp-
notist, called on Chief of Police Murphy.
Of Jersey City. and asked to be employed
as official hypnotist of the police depart
ment.
IF you will employ me-" he told the
chief, 81 will make your labors easy. With
my power 1 will compel all men who are
arrested for crime to confess just how they
committed their crimes, and If you have
persons you suspect Of having evidence
which they refuse TO diyulge l will put
them under the hypnotic spell and get 1t
from them. When they are under the
spell which l put upon them they cannot
tell me lie
Chief Murphy became interested. APP
pIebaum argued well. He showed the chief
what a glorious record the department
could make IL he were only connected with
IL to unravel all the mysteries. He would
be more valuable than a dozen skilled de-
tectives. The hypnotist had been TO see
Police Captain Cody before calling on
Chief Murphy.
Captain Cody saw that there was force
in his arguments. but he was powerless
to employ him, so he referred him to the
chief.
Not only did Applebaum promise to I'M
earth crime, but he also declared that he
would affect a revolution in other ways.
He was confident of his power to cure the
worst drunkard of his appetite for liquor.
and if he were properly remunerated he
would be willing to take up his quarters
with the police. and take every case as it
came in. He explained his method as fol-
lows:
Il simply put them before me and talk
to them. l tell them to go to sleep. There
are very few people | cannot put to sleep.
w. hoy gs+ rn@er the spell they must
do just as tell them. l can make them
oDv, nc abso4ate4y. l can cure the worst
case Of drunkenness or the tobacco habit
| cured myself OF the tobacco habit four
weeks ago, and can cure others. All
do is to say to my subject while he or she
is under the influence of the spell, You
mustn't smoke or drink any more
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-14

the vessel with the other mans pape IS.
The real sailor can be used over and over
again.
Clark H. Abbott. attorney for the Sea-
mems Branch of the Free Legal Aid So
ciety hears the tales OF woe of more sail
ors than any other man in the city. The
branch has been established about year.
and has an average of four hundred cases
a month His faith In being able really
TO care for seamen on shore is about shat
tered. They often have big cases, but can
be persuaded 10 drop them on the promise
of good drunk. He finds that they will
sign for voyage to China for So. to be
paid them today sooner than they would
for regular wages to be paid at the end of
voyage. They get so in the habit Of
telling yarns that they have no regard for
truth in stating their legal cases A sailor
came to the office the other day to sea
what he could do about getting his clothes
which were held by boarding master.
I've just got out OF Jail after doing six
years for killing a sailor" he told the at
torney. His story was not believed, and
he changed it. well. to tell the truth"
he said. Il hit a fellow over the head with
an oar, and was sent up for thirty days
1--WE been working year and half on
a schooner, and the captain has only paid
me Sc. He owes me s421, and l want to
know If you can get it?" was the way an
other sailor stated his case. 1t developed
upon investigation that he had been work
ing sixteen days instead of as many
months. and that he had signed to work
for his board alone
Such cases are continually coming up.
and make /: very difficult to obtain justice
for the army OF men who go down to the
sea ia ships.-New York Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-14
MAJOR HARRIsoN's CLAIM.
Its DisallowHnce Upheld by the
Comptroller of the Treasury.

Russell b. Harrison. the son of ex-
President Harrison. claimed the pay Of
a colonel for duties exercised in Cuba
under orders as provost marshal during
the Spanish American war, and the audi
tor of the War Department disallowed his
claim for S677.4O. Maicr Harrison appeal
ed from the decision of the auditor. and
the Comptroller of the Treasury has rem
eered an opinion supporting the auditor.
Comptroller Tracewell reviews the case at
considerable length in his decision outlin-
ing Major Harrison's orders while in Cuba
in 1858 and 1892 and says that the auditor
was right in refusing to pay the major
the S6i7 10 that he would have been eIti-
tied to had be exercised a command
above that pertaining TO his grade. under
assignment in orders issued by a compe-
tent authority"
Lajor Harrison claimed that as provost
marshal he was in command of sufii-
cient number of troops to make a regi-
ment in preserving order in Cuba from
August 3. 1898, to April :. 1899. He based
his clzim upon the extracts of the publ
cation isJuei by the then Secretary CT War,
s. B. Elkins, entitled Troops in Campaign.
Regulations fer the Army of the United
states. anu MERusf , OEsdLiLdeiOh anu
Tactics"
The Judge Advocate General of the
Army was asked to define the authority
of those publications aEi said that the
latter is simply text book" The for
mer is an authority of the War Depart
m5rt but ii was found, upon looking up
Major Harrisons record. that at no time
had he been assigned command above
that of his rank as provost marshal
Russell B. Harrison. major and inspec-
tor general United States Volunteers,
was on duty in Cuba as assistant to the
inspector general. Seventh Corps, from
June to July 4. 1898; chief ordnance
officer. Seventh Corps. July 4 to July 81,
1888; provost marshal, Seventh Corps,
from august 3. 1898. to February 20, 1899;
acting provost marshal Department of
Havana and Pinar del Rio, to April 6. 1899.
He settled up the affairs Of his office and
from May l TO June s. 1899. was awaiting
assignment to duty. when he was made
inspector general OF the Department of
Santiago. June 8. The records of the War
Department DO net show that he exer-
cised any other command.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-14
AN APPEAL Fer AID.
Florence Crittenden Hope and He'll
Mission in Need of Funds.

An appeal to the people of Washington
and vicinity for contributions to the
amount of $1,000 is made by the directors
of the Florence Crlttenden Hope and Help
Mission as a fund with which to extend and
carry ON the work they have undertaken.
At the institution, of which the Auditor
OF the District OF Columbia, James T.
Petty, is president any woman or girl is
received who desires admission without
charge. and is assisted to lead a moral
life No sectarian lines are drawn. Over
three hundred women and children were
provided for during last year, and four
fifths of these have been enabled 10 earn
their livings honestly. and have been re-
stored to upright life. II is stated that
free meals to the number of 5000 were
served TO the friendless.
Girls who become mothers are taught
to care ami provide for their offspring. and
the children are thus prevented from be-
coming public charges. During 1900 the
institution has been enabled to provide
homes with new surroundings, with good
situations, in other cities for many girls
whose life in this city would have mill
tated against them in seeking employ
ment here.