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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17
Aaify 80 Eagle
The Fashion to be Happy.
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.


strongest Kansas is the emotional nature
of her citizens The emotions of Kansas
mate their own causatons off contradictions
and inconsistencies galore.
Kansas having glutted by superiority of pros
pey and pleasurable speculative excitement nat
reaction collapse con-
tion into one of vocal and nconsOable If
san wills that things against him. his
kick He may be handed rewards benefcent bountes
beautiful and spout plenty
roar, feels the tennpera-
mental need of roar roar fact
indisputabIe proof Having woe the
peaace of it, the Kansan goes to the bottom
able misery. that day Iamenation voluntary
liousness every dry day becomes part of prolonged
drouth every statement proof coming collapse
every market quotation evidence that oppression closing
mailed tighter throats the
toiler. Good crops may come, forgets that
whOops against the price Good prices come and he
forgets whoops against crop plenty
of rain for the wheat he kicks because will rain on the
bloom.
if the Kansan resolves happy. he will be
though the climbs high in happiness
he descended in Though failure him,
adversely pack heels knocks
door, brings bitterness his heart only
courage and new hope resolution happy
courageous the everything the crop short
peasurably the price. If the price
low, he dwels exultngy immensely the crop.
the keeps blowing makes the prospect of rain
poor, argues wind greatest
blessings purifying the atmosphere If the
dashes the blossom he brags the surdness of
Every statistics proves his mind
things coming way; every statement
r~oof his mind that his surpasses wealth
town; every evidence
the Union incontrovert-
IDLY the greatest To mind God good, life
dream Kansas paradise.
Kansas from perfectly reactions
lowing emotional celebration,
will be
And when Kansas recuperative ever, resolves to be
happy the fashion happy. happy you be.
Right now in Kansas, fashion be happy. We
lead the world in health fertility soil
n advantageous pastrage and climate growth
hog horse. Our fields are the farest our
the bluest the prettiest population
become immigration agent; every newspaper
advertisement of
There be but result wave increasing pros
pcrlty and population Kansas in excess of
that of all periods the best and greatest
state in the Union the Offering greatest
advantages to settlers only worthy of
it and representative happy and vocal in
praises
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17
Uncle Sam Keeps Book of Stamps,

the postofice department there is a book is
always kept under lock and key. 1t of the most
treasured articles in the department This book contains
of postage every country in world
the Detroit Journal. These stamps from Berne
Switzerland. Seven hundred and fifty Of United
States is also distributed that point
comprising the International
selected Switzerland the central point which
make exchanges. Each country, when issue OF
stamps is out sends certain number of Berne
officials that point who have the
stamps different postofce departments
throughout the world
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

Clark resigned from the senate, when about to
be fired out The of Montana, who would
appointed other man. being absent lieutenant
governor appointed Clark succeed himself Clark
American politics.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

There is blindness black blindness to the
future. If had told 10. Brstow years ago
that in five he would be postal affairs
of Cuba he would have the prophet pro-
bate judge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

No beautiful American afford this time
to visit Paris. Within three days beautiful woman
abducted grabbed kissed in the
full view of the public.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

IrroI1 fs2T-ls Hs-1IEJ
Jack-Sylris-
sylvia--Tesi
Jack-Aftsr consulting your heart
Sylvsa-Ye1.
Jsck-Do yoe tatak yoa wool6-
Sysviz-Tes,
Jack--5sz-ry--
Syiv3z-Ess. Tssi
Jack-GeoyEs x &c were @ ask year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

could drop Knowledge politics nrch senator
Clark OF Montana has through the Of needle without
hitting the needle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

Paderews States other day $500 900
richer As he only ninetysx
but three four pianos, his profits
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

If the United States knows what about and this
includes the United senate put stop to the
purchase OF seats in the United States senate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17
seif-Preservztis an IL Natures Law.

prem Touth's CoUDsnisn-}
: P2tssncs-YEon'g ecu ask her % sing
for us- Yga knoE sss'H never @ zay-
thInz thai I ask azr.E eFE sa
P&fIice-Tasa. I'd. Tzfsst hays you &s&
her ~ G. -sE rAE-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

If those Boer commissioners should United
States the TransyaaI would be politics
this country than thirty years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

large Percheron horseaugh is on Governor Smith o:
Montana, whose lieutenant governor appointed United
States senator while Smith of the state.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

Further proof has been submitted that Aguinaldo
started Philippines. Mona but the Demo
Gratis ever claimed otherwise. .....
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

The ragged Partisan laborer grabbed CLEO de
MeTode and kissed simply knew good thing when h
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

Montana is the nearest thing France in the way
politics this country show. Talk Coups Paris
isn't in with Helena.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

A tollfer party never sat at the Glea-
son table than Inc one that nizht. for
every now and then May would say.
Tom, I mean Uncle, Tom" OF Ruth
would suddenly have : laughing at in
her handkerchief
II don't quite understand L yet"
"Oh. Tom. mean Uncle Tom. IS
mammals half brother. and there q
twenty-five years difference IN their
ages"
Tom Gordon deferred bis trip West,
and when Re went he took Ruth
Dear Aunt Ruth" Whispered Mar as
she kissed tire bride. 'D0u't you ever
dare" was Tire reply. whsrsup7n MAY
declared * sounded 50 discouTtsous. and
she didn't want 20 hut hsr feelings.
bat II you insist y3u'n forgive ne q
sometimes forget 70 PIT o. ths title."
I'm forgive you o. condition that you
always forget T."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

ever 90 take possession Of the Transvazl We VIII
make L whole lat dIaerent repahue shaa now.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

The food in Mafekng VIII last untn June 10 The food
consists Of grasshopper toast and freasseea nas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

The Republican eonyensoa at Topeka managed TO set
along without hsoodshe.a.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-17

The Boer ENJOYS hers and they are going TO make
things exciting for . while s-z
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
MARY COWAN SAYS
BOAT CAN Be FOUND
special to The Evening Journal.

New Castle, May 15.-Mary cowan, who
Is serving a sentence In the county jail for
disorderly conduct will be liberated next
week, and she looks forward to her release
as an event which win give her consider
able opportunity to aid the Chester au-
thoritles In securing evidence against the
Pierce brothers. who must answer before
the Delaware county courts for the MUIR
der OF George b. Eyre.
Mary, II Will be remembered, gave tes-
timony against the Pierces at the prelimi-
nary trial Of the case which sent them TO
jail. She says she will reiterate her testi-
mony when she is called upon TO do so,
and believes that 1t will convict one OF
the alleged murderers at least. She also
believes that the Chester authorities can
and Eyre's boat II they make thorough
search OF the premises to which she di-
rected them.
Mary has been model prison
ed and while anxlously awaiting
the day Of her release she Is not frettinl
herself because Of her condition, but ap.
peans TO be more Interested In the Pierc'
hoys than anyone else. She says she vii
remain in Wilmington until the trial
which will take place at Media the seeon'
week OF next month.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
FLATS YET HOLD RACE
Barge Will Have Her Hold Emptied Of
Coal To-day
Special to the Evening Journal.

HNcolAi 10 tue AANtnAhb d'AAhNtt
New Castle, May 15.-Flnn's Point fats
yet hold the coal laden barge Race, from
Philadelphia to Providence, which ground
ed on Saturday night.
Yesterday morning the tug r. ,. Little
steamed out 70 the barge expecting TO find
her in deeper water, but the barge was
not on such a position. Instead, she was
farther I'm shore, and higher than ever,
Tho tug attempted TO pull the barge
out on high water, and after several
hours work was compelled TO abandon the
task.
It is now positive that the Race cannot
be onated until her hold Is emptied OF the
hundreds OF tons OF coal II contains Ac-
oordlingly, another barge is expected from
Philadelphia to-day on which the coal VIII
be loaded and towed to Providence. The
tug Little VIII be Joined by another Phila-
delphla craft. and both will make another
attempt to get the barge into deep water
AS she Is at present she Is beyond dan
ger.
Captain Henry says the fog OF satur-
day night was partly responsible for his
running on the fats. When he found how
far out OF the Jersey channel he wac he
tugged at the wheel, but the chains we're
broken, presumably by them being caught
on a submerged log or rock.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
MR.. HUNTER is MARKED
Highwaymen Have Robbed Him
Twice in Two Months

New Castle, May 15.-William J. Hun
ter, who was held up and robbed on the
Wilmington road Sunday night, is evil
IDENTIFY marked man by hlghwaymen.
Saturday nights encounter with thieves
being the second he has experienced with
In two months.
The previous hold-up occurred at point
near that Of Sunday nights robbery, and
because Of Il Mr.. Hunter lost much money.
He could not identify who then robbed
him, but he can those he had dealings
with on Sunday night. and hopes to have
them under arrest soon.
Mr. Hunter declares that he will give
hlghwaymen no other opportunity to rot
him. II business in Wilmington prevents
him from taking the last car home he will
remain In Wilmington for the time.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
New Castles POpulace Was
Anxious to Hear It
WORK on ROAD GOES AHEAD
Seventy More Men Are at Work To
day and Delaware City Will
Soon be Reached
Special to the Evening journal

Special to tho Evening Journal
New Castle, May i5.-Information as to
the outcome Of the hearing in the suit for
a preliminary injunction asked for by John
c. Mahoney We. the New Castle and Della
ware City Railway Company, was much
desired here last night. J. Dell Janvier,
who represents Mr. Mahoney, did not re-
turn to New Castle and nothing about the
case could therefore be learned from him.
But late In the evening Mr.. Morrison, who
Is experimenting the construction Of the
road, learned that the argument had been
heard and that Chancellor Nicholson would
give an opinion In the case before the end
OF the week
SATISFACTORY TO MORRISON.
This information was satisfactory to Mr.
Morrison, as he was desirous OF knowing
what work to do on the road to-day. Sew
enty laborers were employed yesterday,
and to-day they are working seven miles
below this city getting the roadbed In
shape for the rails which are expected
here next week. Mr. Mahoney says every
effort is being made to have the line In
operation before many months.
Ties for the Delaware City end OF the
line arrived there yesterday and are now
being distributed along the tight Of way.
In a few days the work Of grading the line
from that end will be begun. 1t VIII be
but a few days work to complete the grad
Ing, and II by that time the opinion In the
present suit Is favorable to the company
and should none OF the other threatened
suits be instituted, the rails will be laid at
once.
Il Is the hope OF everybody here that
the opinion OF the chancellor will not be
long DELAYED
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
CHURCH AFIRE,
PEOPLE FLED
Exploding Lamp Fired LeWeS
EdifCO and Caused Great
Excitement
Special 10 the rvenlnr journal.

Lewes. May 15.-A coal oil lamp In the
large chandelier OF the M. Il. Church, OF
this place. exploded on Sunday night and
started IRE In the auditorium OF the
church that created a great deal OF ex-
element, and but for prompt action In
emothering the flames the structure would
have been consumed.
large congregation wac assembled IN
the church. Il being the occasion OF the
anniversary OF the Epworth League, but
the main part OF It was yet gathering in
the basement at worship IN the regular
Epworth League prayer meeting when the
accident occurred or q panic would have
resulted
FOUGHT FLAMES AMID SONG
AS II was the league service continued
without Interruption, and while the fight
with flames was going on In the upper room
songs of praise were being sung In the
basement, the only disturbance being the
commotion caused by the rush downstairs
OF those who had gathered in the auditor
ium.
The chandelier hangs directly IN the cen
tre OF the church and the bursting lamp
scattered the burning oil from the pews
scattered the burning oil over the carreted
ohor and the flames we're spreading rapid
". Cushions from the pews and every
available articles was used to smoth-
er the nre. Harry Wilson, a young man
was burned ON the hands in getting tn,
broken lamp out doors.
The damage was comparatively slight
the nre burning a large hole In the oarpe
and scorching some Of the pews. Things
were soon put IN shape and the anniversars
exercises proceeded as though nothing had
happened.
The congregation was leseened however
as a great many timd persons went to thel
homes after the accident.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY
Several Recorded Before Register
Charles Ten Weeges

Register Charles Ten Weeges recorded
eeveral transfers OF real estate at his Of
fee, In the city building, yesterday.
They were as follows;
Clarence r. Holt and wife and Samuel S
Adams, Jr., to Charles X. Minor dwelling
No. 1910 West Third street
Philip Burnet, Jr., and George E. sauls.
bury to Aryid W. Eklund. property Al
Ninth and Broome streets
Charles X. Minor and wife to Clarence r
Holt four-story brick dwelling No. Eas
Fourth street.
Joseph r. Rhoads to Mary W. Cooper, To-
and buildings northwest corner Anchorag,
and stroud streets and lot at Stroud stree
and Maryland avenue.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
MANY pisease Stricken HOrses

New Castle, May 15.--There Is an epi-
demic OF disease among New Castle
horses. Ave Of them being in an unfit con-
dition to use at this time. The horses are
owned by sheriff Taylor. R. f. Watt, II. R.
Borle. J. B. Toman and X. A. Vallette
Sheriff Taylors horse ran a nail in its
foot several days ago.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Water Has shoaled OF the CITY

Special 70 the ENtnInB JUuIIIaI'
New Castle, May 15.-Surveys made
at different points along the river be-
tween Ship John shJal and Philadel-
phia have been recently received. An
examination OF the surveys discloses
the fact that the water has shoaled at
several points in the channels marked
By the range lights, notably en- the
Finn's Point range, near its junction
with the Reedy Island range and on
the Deep Water Point range, Of this
city.
At ouch critical points local knowl-
edge of existing conditions is neces-
sary to enable deep-draft vessels to
leave the range lines at the proper
points and follow the deeper water OF
the natural channels.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Reduced Rates to Philadelphia via
Pennsylvania Railroad Account
Republican National Convention

On account Of the Republican Ma
tional Convention at Philadelphia, June
10, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pan will sell excursion tickets to Phil
adelphia from all stations on It's line
at rate Of one fare for the round trir
minimum rate so centsl. Tickets viii
be sold and good going June Is to 10
inclusive. and returning TO June 26
inclusive.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Of a Personal Nature
Specinl to the Evening journal

NTINVIIT 70 NTIV NlNVTIIII8 WWVT II1ITa
New Castle. May 15.-Mrs. Beattie
wylie. Mrs. Alexander B. Cooper, Miss
Black. Jeanette and Hugh Wylie spent
yesterday at Wallingford. Pa
Mrs. 4. A. McCurdy and several friends,
from wilmington were here yesterday.
Clarence Corkran. OF Middle.own. Is vis-
iting friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus T. Williamson,
OF Mispillion hundred. have returned home
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
CAR TRAVEL INTERPRETED WITH
Third Street Bridge Gould Not be Used
Yesterday Afternoon
Special 60 the Evening Journal.

New Castle, May l5.-Third street bridge,
Wilmington, is seriously interfering with
and greatly ineonveniencing patrons OF the
Wilmington and New Castle Electric Rail-
way Company.
For several hours yesterday afternoon
Il vas impossible for ear TO run on the
bridge, and as a consequence patrons OF the
cars were compelled to walk across the
bridge. The trouble was due to the fact
that the bridge could not be closed. Dur
ing the evening experienced electricians
had the bridge mechanism In order and
vehioular traffic across it was resumed.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
HOFFMAN MAGEEs TRAGIC END
His Life Crushed Out by a Heavy
Timber Wagon
Special 10 the nvenlng journal.

Georgetown. May i5.-whne Hoffman
Magee was hauling lumber for Collins
sawmill, near aFirmount. his foot slipped
vIhnrDlch nrwFn, lenosmai jga m7occmm
and he fell PROSTATE to the ground Be
fore he could arise the heavy timber
and head.
His body was severely mashed and his
skull crushed A physician was tprompuy
sent for, but his death soon resulted.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
MOTHER DEAD; BABY WELL
Mrs. Fred Wo rthington Passes Away
in Her Philadelphia Home
Special to the Evening Journal,

New Castle, May 14.-News Of the
death OF Mrs Fred Worthington, nee
Helen Wllmot, at Philadelphia, was
received here yesterday with much sur
prise and deep regret. Mrs. Worthing-
ton was a New Castle young woman
who married Fred Worthington here
about five years ago. They went to
Philadelphia where Mr.. Worthington Is
employed and made their home, and
several days ago Mrs. Worthington be-
came a mother and her death is attrib-
uted to that fact The baby is we'll
She was about 26 years of age. Mr..
Worthington's home is at Thirteenth
and Wolfe streets, Philadelphia, from
where the funeral will take place.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
IS IT DIPHTHERIA
Eight-Year-0ld Samuel Barnes is Ill
at His Parents Home
Special to the Evening Journal.

New Castle, May i5.-There is case Of
supposed diphtheria in the city. It is in
the family OF Samuel Barnes, on Second
street. and the house has been closed. The
patient is Joseph Barnes, an S-year-old
boy. who was taken sick Sunday night.
As a matter OF precautlon, the Barnes
children who are not Ill are living with
relatives until their brother recovers.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
no Conneot Cape Nav and Lewes
SpecinI 10 tho EvenIng journal


Lewes, May 15.-Work on the new pier
at this place Is rapidly going forward.
Piling for about 500 feet out in the bay
have been settled and the other part Of
the work Is being done rapidly. A vessel
load Of lumber from the South, 10 be used
in Its construction, has arrived. Cape
May people are also building new pier
aud will operate a steamboat TO Lewes.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Milford League Celebrates

Special to tho evening Journal
Milford, May l5.-The Epworth
League (Asbury Chapter) of this town,
celebrated its tenth anniversary Sunday
evening. leaguera were out in force,
The recently elected officers were in
stalled at the same tim. The affair was
most interesting.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Meeting Of RailrOad surgeons

On June / and , the Medical Associa-
tion OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Surgeons will hold its annual
meeting in Atlantic City. DR.. L. Hels-
Ter Ball, Or. j, A. Enegood, DIR. John
Palmer, Jr., and Dr. Swithin Chandler,
Of Wilmington will attend.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Pay Your Taxes

Special to the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 15.-Patrick Nc
Grory, collector of taxes for New Castle
hundred. gives notice that he will sit
here on May %, to receive county taxes
for 1893. Five per cent increase has
been added to the bills, and IL the delin-
Quent taxes are not collected within
two months the collector will take le-
gal steps to collect them.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Wood Destroyed by Fire
Spcclnl 10 the Evening Journal

Georgetown, May 15.-Fire recently
broke out in ID. d. Burton's ooaling house,
near Fairmount Before the FIRE could be
brought under control over 100 cords OF
wood had been burned The IRE is sup
posed to have originated by spark from a
eawmlll.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Mr.. Morrison Has an Absoess

New Castle, May 15.-James Morrison.
the well-known farmer living on the out
skirts OF the city. is confined to his home
with an abscess OF the stomach. Mr.. Nor
rison has been sick several weeks, but not
until few days ago was It known that
he had an absoess. Dr. Stewart is in at
tendance.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15

erty owners mad, but the citizens are
indignant because of the necessitated
bad condition OF the sidewalks caused
by the new line and which cannot be
remedied until the town mas finished
It's work
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
sherifrs Brides Are Missing
Special 10 the Evening Journal.

New Castle, May 1.-two horse brides
belonging to Sheriff Taylor were taken
from the Gilpn House stables Sunday
night and unless they are returned legal
proceedings will be taken to recover the
property. Il is known where the brides
are. but no action to recover them will be
taken until the persons who took them
manifest a disposition to keep them.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Mr.. Richards Will Address Graduates
Spaclal ID the Evenlng Journal.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
New Castle. May 15.--Robert H. Rich
ards. a member Of the New Castle
county bar. will deliver the address 10
the graduates Of the New Castle High
School at the Summer commencement
exercises.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
Sunday school scholars Promoted

Special to the Evening Journal
Milford. May 15.-Yesterday after
noon az the Avenue NJ e. Sunday
school a class Of seventeen boys and
girls was promoted from the infant TO
the primary room with impressive GER
emony. Each OF those promoted was
presented with a handsome Bible.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
HoUsEHoLDERs D1sPLEAsED
Don't Like the Change in Grade of
Milford Street
speclal lo ID Evenlng Iournal

Milford, May 15.-Considerable dis
satisfaction among property owners
has been caused by Town Councils re-
street, north OF the bridge. The new
curbing which has been put in place
will necessitate the lowering Of pave
ments in some places eight or ten
inches, while at point near the bridge
the payements viii have to be raiseS
several inches. Not only are the prop.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15

from va visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Artemas
Smith
Mr. and Mrs. George Helms. Of Booth
wyn, Pa. are visiting Mrs. Helms father
Charles H. Hofmann.
Miss Brown. OF Wilmington. is spending
several days with the family OF George
Swan.
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
WANTED TO PURCHASE

Good, substantial, we'll shaded
house and from ten to twenty acres
of land, near Brandywine Springs
trolley line. or on a line of railroad
west of Wilmington, not more than
five or six miles from the city. Ad-
dress,
C. S. The Evening Journal Office
Evening journal., 1900-05-15
WOODEN Mills aet New Maohinery

SpecIal 20 the Hvenlng Journal.
New Castle, May 15.-Work at the
James G. shaw woolen mills is brisk at
this time. The company is shipping many
small orders and preparing for busy Fall
trade. New shafting is being placed
throughout the mill to replace the old ma
ohinery and to carry betting to new ma
chimes which are to be installed in the
plant