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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
WILL They FIND IT
MeSSrs Simmons and Dunkin
Investigating Hidden Treasure
IT MAY BE A MYTH
Location in Rear of Dunkin'S
Market Street Home.

Sheriff Simmons and Under-sherif Syl
Dunkin may have located a gold mine or
lis equivalent in the rear Of Mr. Dun
kin's home at 62s North Market, and
they wiz begin at once to unearth the
treasure said 10 be hidden there. They
say that pot containing a lot OF gold
IS said 10 be secreted under the ground in
the southeast part OF Dunkin's barn lIr.
Simmons says: The story in connection
with the matter Oates back some ten
years ago when a Mrs. Sexton was tho
occnant Of the house. This lady was IN
California and upon one occasion when
she visited relatives in her native state
She was told by g fortune teller that a
diljgent search in the rear Of her home
would result in q gold find. The exact
sDor was then minutely described by the
ereytbesver. The latter told Of a tree
with q certain branch sawed OF, and also
mentioned various other conditions about
Mrs sexton s home in such a clever
manner that she was inclined TO place
some confidence in the things that were
told her.
T-non her return to Wichita It Is said
that she dug Eor gold in the spot desig-
mated to her and really did find some
GOOD American coin Of very early per
God. Just how much was found IS not
known.
Mrs Sexton returned TO her homo in
California and the house was then Sue
cessively occupied by Sheriff Simmons
and Under-Sherif syl DJlnAin
The story Of the buried gold was re-
vived only a few days ago when some
granger visited the court house, and later
in conversation with the sheriff incident
ally mentioned the fact that he was in
possession Of an instrument that could
correctly locate gold ia the ground. Mr.
Simmons says he recalled the story Of
the hidden wealth and resolved to test
the instrument. Tho latter somewhat re-
sembles a mason's level only very much
smaller.
AT the stable the test was made, and
Mr. Simmons and Mr. Dunin say that
il the instrument says Alright, gold in
some sorm is to be found in the southeast
corner of the barn.
Sheriff Simmons was still incredulous
as to the accuracy Of the Instrument and
- desired to put it to a sure test. Accord
ingly a purse containing money was
placed In the ground and then a gold
watch was also buried. In both instances
the worth OF the instrument was readily
demonstrated since both the purse and
the watch were located.
Since the instrument test, Under-SheriR
SI Dunkin found three pieces Of coin,
and both he and Sheriff Simmons are
confident that a search in that locality
VIII reveal a treasure.
HOW the gold got there is a thing Of
mystery. syl Dmkin advances the theory
that it may have been buried in that spot
during boom days and that the owner
died without revealing the fact to any
one. Both he and Sheriff Simmons think
that when the gold is found they wiz
also come across some documents which
may reveal the name Of the person or
persons to whom the treasure belonged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
STRANGER RUNS AMUCK
He sees All Manner of Things and Is
Locked Up.

Some stranger said to be a Chicago
commercial traveller, saw all manner OF
things late last night and went wild IN
consequence. He ran down to Douglas
avenue at a break neck speed and yell
ing as though he was pursued by a pack
Of Comanche Indians. He turned north
on Lawrence. entered a private hall way,
but soon again appeared, and then made
for the Manhattan hotel. This place ev-
identity did not afford him any shelter so
he concluded to try the wellington
He reached the top landing in this
hosiery in three bounds and seeing the
night clerk begged of him to afford some
protection.
The clerk telephoned for the police and
Oficers Crawford and Pryor responded.
When the officers arrived the wild one
had hidden from his imaginary foes be
hind the leg of a table. He willingly ac-
companied the officers when they gave
assurance Of protection.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
APOLLO CLUBaT0NlGHT
Large Audience will Street This Pop.
ulnr ComDanY nj Auditorium

ulnr Company at Auditorium.
The holiday concert Of the Apollo club
to be given this evening at the Auditor
ium promises to be among the best OF
the seasons entertainments Of the Ly-
eeum course Already there have beer
many extra tickets sold and a large audi
ence Will greet the club on their appear
ance this evening. The recital viii be
under the direction Of Mr.. Z. c. Mar.
shall, and the soloists will be as follows
Miss Montez Dunbar. soprano; Mr.. Jack
Shields, tenor, and Miss Gertrude Cal
houn, accompanist. The program as II
will be rendered is as follows, in nine
numbers Of two parts;
Part l.
''The Ship Of Love .................... Pike
Apollo Club.
"Anabel Lee" ...............Yan de Water
Apollo Club.
"I Am Titania" ........ "Misnon" Thomas
Miss Dunbar
''Jock Of Hazeldean" ................ sturn
Apollo Club.
'John Anderson, Ny Jo". .Turnbull. op. p
Apollo Club.
THE Martyrs OF the Arena ............
........................-.L Laurent de Rifle
Apollo Club.
The Holy City" Cby request). Adams
Mr. Shields.
''Sun Of NJ Soul" CCavaneria de RUS
ticana," arranged by shattuck.
Apollo Club.
'gThe Larks- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Hitler
Miss Dunbar and Apollo Club.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
FUNERAL OF MRS. FLETCHER
Large Concourse Of Relatives and
Friends AccofnnanV Femnina


The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Fletcher
who died last Tuesday at the residence
of her son-in-law, John McKeen, 721
North Wichita street occurred yesterday
from the same residence at 1870 O'Clock
Interment was made in Highland Gene
terry.
Rev. Dubber Of the Christian church
conducted the services and spoke touch
ingly Of the virtues Of the deceased and
comforted the sorrowful hearts that
mourn her loss
Mrs. Fletcher was devoted communi-
cant in the Christian church Of which
her husband, prior to his death, p years
ago, was a minister.
Seven boys and one daughter survive
their parents.
Besides the immediate family, a lsrge
number of relatives and intimate friends
accompanied the remains to the ceme~
terry, where they were laid to rest beside
those OF the husband and father
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
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BANK AT DODGE CITY
c. q. Chandler Ia President Of the
New Concern

BY the middle % January, the STATE
Bank Of Commerce VIII De opened a.
Dodge City. TIE capital WIZ be sla.op
and { G. Chand.--. president q tas
Kansas National hank. IS az ire head q
eEs- eo--e-n The idea has been Up fc-
some cine and owing TO TIRE saocs@eal
austness q tEe banks IA which Az
Chandler Is interested. he decided 70
% into the concern.
2rr 7. ". Ber-yuan q Ashland g ere
~ the di-ecso-s in the new concern. es
are ". s. Woods % Kansas city sn5 =
A Burnett. formerly q sIe5icine Lodge
Az Burnett VIII ae cashier q the b&zE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
SILVER MEDAL CONTEST
Prize OF the Evening secured by Miss
Ruby Hampton

A W. c. T. Z. silver medal contest was
held in tia Emporia Avenue NJ z.
church Wednesday evening, December 1s.
under the direction Of Miss Winona XIII
grove. The contestants were Misses Lot
tie Heady, Daisy Watson. Flora VII
more. Belle Hampton and Celia Bay. al
OF whom DID credit TO themselves and the
cause in which they were enlisted The
judges agreed in giving Miss Hampton.
who recited Two Fires" the highest
place, and Rev Lucy UThoite presented
her with the beautiful silver medal Ex-
celIent music was furnished BY the
Young Mems Quartette OF the L. 3.
church. Mrs. kaufman and Mrs. Frank
enfield and some Of the boys OF the Anti
Cigarette League Of the Kelogg school.
The humorous Rotations by Ro55y and
Joe Killgrove added TO the interest q
the program.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
sudse Haymaker GGieiates at One Of
tf,o EE.ass6 ue-z

sud=e Haymaker G1ieiates at One Of
the Weddings.
-Four marriage licenses were issued by
Judge Eaymaker as follows;
George ". Friend aged g, Of yelling
ton, kan, and Mrs. frankie Eckel, 30, OF
Ednaburg. III.
Thomas Henderson Of Wichita, and
Miss Matte Kirkman Of Augusta, Kan.
z G. Phillips ana Miss Martha Haven.
both Of Wichita
z. D. Smith and Della Bays. both OF
Wichita.
Judge Haynaler of1ciated at the mar
rage Of Mr. Phillips and Miss Haven.
The ceremony was performed at the
home Of the brides parents, 1905 North
Allen avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
TAX BILLS PAID
Yesterday last Day for Making Pay
ments-- Many Remit by Hail.

Yesterday was the last day for paying
taxes. The indications are that when the
accounts are gone over but few delin-
quents win be found.
County Treasurer Boon stated that
many people not having the time to call
in person at the Office RENTED tax bills
By mail
More than 500 bills have been paid in
this manner and the proper receipts viii
be sent to the parties within few days.
Some are Of the opinion that unless re-
ceipt is obtained before the tax period ex-
pires that they are subject to penalty.
Treasurer Boon stated yesterday that
this does not apply to those who have
RENTED by mail. These VIII obtain re-
ceipts in good time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
RUSSELL HARDING HERE
Missouri Pacific Omcial Inspects the
New Station

Russell Harding, at the head Of the
Missouri Pacific, and vel known in this
city, was here yesterday. During the
morning he called on q number of friends
in the city and in the afternoon was at
his private car. Mr.. Harding has not
been at all well for some time, and yes
terday decided that he would rest.
He has been over the system and his
car was attached TO the Kansas City
train last night. He inspected the Ms
souri, Pacific station and was pleased
with the work being done.
Mr. Harding will be in Wichita in the
near future and win make the final in
spectton Of the station for the company.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21

have been presented TO ne court at any
one tine for several terms. in addition
to these quite a number have already
been disposed q during the present time
Those not disposed q tomorrow, WI b.
on Monday.
Court VIII than be adjourned until afte-
the holidays
Yesterday AZ the noon hour FIRE nearly
destroyed the residence Of eta 1scAdans
prosperous farmer o Salem to~usaip
near Waoo TIE timely arrival q neigh
t.0-z saved the pr5peEty, bit net without
c11si5era6le loss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21

had dreamed Of such things, but had
never dared to hope they would come to
pass. Wen, I wen the race and that was
my start.
Five years ago 7 went TO England
with Mr.. Wishard's string. My mode Of
riding was then just the same as It is
now. I won fifteen races and only had
string Of six mounts. went back again,
and have continued there because It is
the greatest racing center OF the world.
Three years ago 7 took Johnny with
me. and the little fellow has been the
idol Of the English public ever since. It
is much different racing in England than
L is here. There the very best people
are patrons Of the turf, while here they
look down upon it to a greater or less de-
gree. The best American horses go to
England, and it is the natural Mecca Of
all ambitious jockeys. We shall return
in March and ride the coming season for
Richard Croker and Lord William Beres-
ford We do not expect TO make any
other contracts
Lester appeared very indignant concern
ing the unjust suspicious that have been
cast upon him by malicious and Jealous
jockeys Of the British Isles. His eyes
flashed while speaking Of the trouble
with Lord Durham. But that is al q
thing Of the past he said Lord Dur
ham made charges against me Of which
7 was completely exonerated by the
judges I want to say that never did
a bit Of crooked riding in my life, and
the British people knew it and were on
my side all the time"
The kidneys ache when they are over
worked and the trouble gets serious IN
less prompt removed. PRICKLY ASH
BITTERS is a reliable kidney tonic and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
2.I.!1ANE.S


Wichita. KAN. Dec. 8 1850.
I believe I was born with headache. ]
have had headaches often ever since I
can remember. When I attended High
school 1 took Ripans Tabules for awhile
and got great relief from them I am
now a student at the Friends Univer-
sity at this place When my mother
came TO see ne at Fair tine, IN Octo-
Der, she ordered ne 70 begin the steady
use Of RiDans Tabules. 1 was having
headache again and was feeling badly
all over. Ny stomach was bad es-
Decially. Mother got me some Taoules
before she went home and I used them
after every meal for Il month or so.
feel all right now; haven't had another
Of those dreadful headaches and have
gained eleven pounds in weight since
began the steady use Of the Tabules- ]
am going to keep the Tabu3es on hand
now. so can have them when need
them, without waiting 10 80 TO drug
store, ;. c AUED.
There Is scarcely any condition OF I'll
health that IS not benefited by he occa-
sional use of a RIP. ANS Ta0ule, and
the price. 70 for cents. does not ba-
them from any home o. justify any ore
in enduring il s that are easily cured.
For sale by Druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21

and VIII reside permanently IN Dodge
City.
The fixtures for the bank have been
ordered and wiz be placed IN position as
soon as they can be secured.
The bank will be connected IN husi-
ness way with the Kansas National bank
Of this city and since Mr.. Chandler is
president OF both concerns. the relations
VIII be close
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
WILL BE RELEASED
Edward Gillespie VIII be Cared for
by Friends.

d 4 II IL5s
In the case OF Edward Gillespie, who
wos taken into custody on an insanity
charge last week, arrangements have
been made whereby he viii remain with
friends in the north part of Wichita
His property at Kechc5 VIII be disposed
Of and Gillespie viii then reside with A
w. Baker.
Since his Incarceration some Of the
most reputable citizens have given favor
able testimony in his behalf.
He via be liberated from the county
jail at once
Attorney Otto Eckstein had the matter
in charge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
ENTERS mo BUSINESS
Roscoe u. Moore Opens Plumbing
shop ON Enrket street.

sbop On IturAct t%tFttl.
Roscoe r. Moore a well known Wichita
Young man, has opened a plumbing estao-
lishment at 125 North Market street NJ.
Moore has worked at his trade in Wich-
tia for the past eight years, during which
time he has been in the employ Of Green
and now the firm OF Green & Hallowe-l
Mr.. Moore IS an experienced and thorough
workman Re has fitted up his shop n
first class style and IS putting il a CON-
pIete stock OF goods.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
TIE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when Ia need Of the laxative effect
OF a gentle remedy, Than by any other
Children enjoy it and it benefits them
The true remedy Syrup Of Figs. is manu-
featured by the California Zig Syrup Co
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
CARS cor NAV ZEALAND
Frisco Line Hss Train Of Passenger
Equipment

Yesterday afternoon. the Frisco line
hauled train OF twenty cars through
the city ,oaded WIKI passenger equipment
for railroad In New Zealand TIE
cars were made n the east and were al
ready 10 he placed together when loaded.
The train attracted considerable st-en-
ton and people were surpri=ed wren they
asoe--ai1ed where tie equipment was
sl-lr-eE u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
HUNTER MAKES A MOVE
Has New Equipment In His New
Market.

v. J. Hunter, the meat man, moved
Into his new shop in the Roys building
last night. The fixtures arrived yester-
day and were placed in position. The
counters and ice chest are tiled on the
front and sides and present a splendid
appearance. The entire shop has been
placed in excellent condition and a more
metropolitan house can not be found in
the west.
Happiness is but another name for
perfect health. Use PRICKLY ASH BIT
TIERS and be happy. It keeps the vital
organs healthy and well regulated.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
East and West Side RaCkcts
Wholesale and Retail General Merchandise.
The Finest Display.

OF Christmas Candies in the city is to be found at
store and selling the best at prices that sur
prise the retail candy
Our grocery department. is the buying place of
Wichitas shrewdest grocery buyers.
Two pounds Choice Country Butter .............25c
Fresh Eggs, per Dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fresh Soda Crackers, pound by Box. ........... sc
Fresh Ginger Snaps, pound by BOx........... 5I-7c
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
BIG DAY m DISTRICT COURT

III Mstions 40 be uispo sed Of Ts-
meFrow-
Tomorrow - regular not.on cay h TIE
district cou-r JudEe Dazs Wi hare
soze IL Easao1s &c dispose e.
This e - fax ths 2rgest 1zuoe- tAaf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21

Keep the bowels active If you would
preserve your health. A dose Of
PRCKLY ASH BITTERS now and then
does this to perfection.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21
Red Front
Racket
The Peoples Economy Store.
Shoes

Why not give a ME pair Of shoes for
a Christmas gift Nothing could be more
useful or more appreciated. Select pair
Of our Smith -WaIiace sample shoes and
you will make no mistake. For wearing
qualities they can't be beat.
We are showing a big line % Holiday
Handkerchiefs for ladies and gentlemen.
In the grocery department, Holiday
Candies and Fancy Groceries
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-21

The kidneys ache when they are over
worked and the trouble gets serious IN
less promptly removed. PRICKLY ASH
BITTERS is a reliable kidney tonic and
Lo1raI racrllIa tn,.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-15
THROUGH INDIANA.
Col. Bryan Journeys Toward st.
Louis Speaking as He
Goes.

Terre Haute, Ind, Sept. 15.-Mr. Bryan
arrived today on his way to st. Louis,
where he will speak to the travelling
men tonight, presenting in detail his
views concerning the trusts. He began
the day early, having left Columbus at
the hour of 2 o'clock and was routed out
of his sleeper a few minutes after in
order to make change of cars and was
met by a number of Indianapolis repre-
sentatives of the press and from that
time on the day was a busy one.
Crowds were assembled at Greencastle
and Brazil, but the stops were so brief
that Mr.. Bryan could not comply with
the demands for a speech, and could do
no more than grasp half a dozen out
stretched hands. AT this point the train
was met by a goodly crowd who cheer
ed heartily as it pulled into the station.
Vandalia, Ill, Sept 15-At Efingham
Mr. Bryan referred to the affairs in
South Africa in the following language:
If the Republicans say that they be-
lieve in a Republican form of govern
ment you tell them that when a king
dies a Republican president will send a
message of coincidence, but that when
two republics are dying your Republican
president dareS not express his regret.
/ want you to ask your Republican
friends what has made the change in
the Republican party. In 1896 the Re
publicans were not afraid to say that
they sympathized with the struggling
patriots in the island just to the south
of us. But now when Paul Kruger has
been defending the existence of a re-
public and has been driven step by step
from his own land, not a Republican of
prominence dares send across the ocean
one word of sympathy to men whose
heroism reviveS the memory of Mara
thon and Thermopylae."
The suggestion was received with ap-
plauSe. Mr.. Bryan also said:
IF any Republican boasts that we
have more money now than we had in
1896, you show him Mr.. McKinley's let
ter of acceptance of that year, wherein
he says we don't need any more money.
If we did not need any more money in
1896, why do they brag about there be-
ing more money than we had at that
time,''
Mr.. Bryan excused himself from talk
ing more, saying that he was getting
down into the part of Illinois where
the people do not need to be coaxed to
vote the Democratic ticket.
There was also a crowd at Vandalia,
and brief speech was made from the
platform of the car.
Efhngham. III, Sept. 15.-At Terre
minutes time, but he made a speech
expressing his confidence in the Demo-
cratic outlook for the state at the forth
coming election.
We are counting on Indiana this
year for it's old-time Democratic ma
ioIity," he said, and the crowd shouted
back, ssY ou'n get it.
The talk was informal and along gen.
eral lines, as in many other of his
brief speeches. Mr.. Bryan suggested
number of questions to be asked Re
pubIcans.
AS the train moved out he said: sIn
1896 the people came to us in the hope
of securing an American financial sys-
because they want to continue our
American system of government
The Topeka state journal., 1900-09-15
Will MEET DAILY.
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items Intended for this column should
be left with the KimbaI Printing COM
rany. S25 Kansas avenue
Better leave your order now for your
hard coal G. c. NICHOLSON.
There will be a. school shoe and hosiery
sale tonight and Monday. Costley &
Post.
J. B. Jeffers returned today from a
weeks visit to his brother, r. P. Jeffers,
of Syracuse, Neb.
MIR. Thomas Higbee, of Fairbury. ILL.,,
is visiting his cousin, Mr.. James Phil
lips, of 927 Kansas avenue.
A colored preacher gave an open air
sermon this morning to a small but in
terested gathering, corner of the avenue
and Laurent street
Mr.. Louis Guffey was seriously scald
ed at the Otto Kuehne Vinegar factory
Thursday by the explosion of a plug
from one of the boilers
At the Church of the Good Shepherd
tomorrow there will be Sunday school
at 9.45; evening prayer with sermon by
Canon Bywater, at 7:S0-
Charles L. Haywood and son Waldo
came home yesterday from a three
weeks visit to Mr.. Heywood's mother
at Buckport, Me, and to relatives in
Massachusetts
Mr.. George Duffy, of st. Louis, who
morning at II o'clock, and in the even
ing at s o'clock, in the Central Avenue
Christian church.
Mrs. F. Grear has returned from Mid
dletown, Conn.,, where she went to dis
pose of her household goods preparatory
to locating in North Topeka Mr.. Grear,
who has been here for several weeks,
has a position in the New Era
Prescription talks by Kane & Co.
Mrs Charles Thomson and her two
children, Andrew and Ernest, have ar
rived here from Hueng-ien, China Mrs.
Thomson will make her home this win
ter with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George J.. Graves. Mrs Thomson is a.
member of the China Inland Mission,
and has been engaged in mission work
in China for seven years, and now re-
turns to her home to recuperate. Mr.
Thomson will remain in China for the
present.
A Tom Thumb wedding was given
last evening at the Central Avenue
Christian church by the Junior En-
deavor society, under the direction of
Miss Chase, of New York city. The bride
for this function was Miss Frances
Holman, little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Holman, while Dean Van Ness,
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. VIII Van
Ness, was the groom. The impressive
Billiard, son of Mr.. and Mrs J. B. Bill
lard. The attendants were Leaf1et
Thompson, who carried a white satin
cushion bearing the ring. Helen Well
man, Greta Gardiner, and Wilbur Jack
son. The bride wore a. dainty white
gown with a long white veil; the little
ring bearer was also in white, and the
other attendants were in pink and
green The groom wore the conven-
tionaI black, and the big buttons on the
back of his coat seemed to have a
fascination for the small bride.