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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
.BASCOM IS NAMED
Former Agent at Hutchinson
Succeeds Mr.. E. Drake
AT ROCK ISLAND OFFICE
Business viii be Checked
Over to Him Today,

The Eagle is informed that Mr. c. E.
Bascom of Hutchinson, Kan, Will sue
coed Mr., E. Drake as district passenger
agent Of the Rock Island IL this city.
Mr.. Bascom will arrive here today 20 be
checked in and at that time M Drake
will be checked out Mr.. Baseom viii
return to Hutchinson to be checked cut
after which he will return to this city to
make It his permanent home.
Mr.. Drake. after being checked out
will leave for Salt Lake City, where he
enters upon the duties of travelling pas
senger agent for the Rock Island. Mt.
brakes family will accompany him ard
will make Salt Lake City their perma-
nent home.
Mr.. Bascom, the new agent, has been
at Hutchinson for two years and during
that time has made a splendid record.
He comes to Wichita with fine recon-
mendauons and will find that the people
of Wichita viii welcome him cordially to
this city.
The agent at Hutchinson to succeed
Mr.. Bascom has not yet been named, but
this will be done within the next few
days. The Office at that place is con
sidered among railroad men as being a
godd place and this viii mean that the
applications will pour into the general
offices rapidly.
The business eff the Rock Island road in
Wichita has been increasing during the
past years. It has been larger than ever
before. This is an indication that Wich-
tia is growing and also that the Rock
Island is out after business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
POSTAL CLERK INJURED
X. g, Kline. Running Out OF Kansas
city. Eaimed.

r. G. Kline. formerly a postal clerk
running out of this city. was injured ID
Rosedale night before last by being
struck by a train For some time 3lr-
Kline has been running On tire main line
Of the Santa Re and was waiting Tor a
train az Rossdale WlaIe stepping o-t ot
che way Of another train De was s-r1cs
oy enc on the crack 81 Vncb he was
wsiSing at the time one arm was
broken, his head su51re5 and hg-l luter-
nally was the condition q affairs when
picked I'D 5y tire train men AZ a-st ID
was thought that the in5ares q kline
we're fatal. but later Developments are
that be WIZ get weu
Ire meeting ~ tfe Wmr 2F7
Ctrc'e q the FIRST Bspts- church fo- thlz
afternoon a. o'c.oc2 has a1ea ps1sz
fer tVo weeks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
FOR CHRISTMAS TIME
Trade Rapidly Increases in
Wichita's Stores.
MANY PEOPLE SHOPPING
Week VIII be Busy One in
Business Circles.

Yesterday was q record breaker IN the
holiday trade Of this year People were
down town from early to late and the
stores were crowded during the after
noon. The clerks were all tired when
night came and it was with relief that
the saw the last of the Christmas shop
per leave the store for the night
People this year are buying nearly
everything. Jewelry store are visited.
Furniture stores come in for their share
Of the business. Clothing stores are in
it, and then there are the book stores
with their long tables Of books for the
readers. This is not all for almost every
store has a line of novelties which are
always looked over the shoppers.
Every year the popularity OF certain
things for presents change Last year
in jewelry it was bracelets. This year
the bracelet is scarcely looked at and
the stores do not make many sales Of
this kind. Mr. L F. Yarney said yester-
day to a reporter for the Eagle: People
are buying almost everything in the Jew
elry line this year. However, we have
had a splendid sale Of Droochs. Every
young man, if he does not know just
what he wants TO secure for his sweet
heart or sister buys a brooch and they
are just the thing. too. People in the
east are buying broochs and we find It
hard to get our orders filed
Single diamonds are selling rapidly.
Last year it was clusters. We have
few calls now, but the style is the single
stone. The chetaline watches 90 rapidly
TOO, and they make a desirable present
for lady. This season bids fair 20
break the Christmas record and one
thing sure it has started off early. Per
haps the people thought that they
would avoid the rush, but they have
made the rush early"
More books than usual are being sod
this year. One book store man in talk
ing about the matter said: Books are
in demand all OF the time OF course
last year it was Richard Carvel. This
year it is different. One thing that we
notice is that people want the latest
books out and VIII insist on getting our
word for it that there is nothing later "
The windows have all been decorated
and many elegant displays are being
shown. Some of the windows look as
though it would be impossible to get an
other thing in them. The little people
after school hours crowd around the toy
wondows and speculate as to what Santa
Claus viii leave for them.
BY the last Of the week the streets
will be crowded with people who are
ookng for Christmas goods. One merch- /
mt said yesterday: IF the weather |
Keeps fair up to Christmas day, Wichita /
will see the most magnificent Christmas I
IS far as Christmas gifts are concerned, /
n her history"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
FOR THE ORGAN FUND
GIady. Cash HendcrsOn's Gift, Par
chased by ~. Gehring.

Gladys the splendidly bred colt donat-
ed by Cash Henderson to the choir Of the
Reformed church, was sold yesterday to
Mr.. G. Gehring for Sl25. A check for the
amount was turned over 10 the choir.
Now Mr.. Gehring proposes to rattle of
the colt some time in the near future
and the entire proceeds viii be turned
over to the church for the organ fund.
The gift Of Mr. Henderson was fully
appreciated by the choir Of the Reformed
church and viii result in a neat sum Of
money for the organ.
Shortly after Mr. Gehrins made the
purchase there were a number Of offers
for the colt The price has gone mp. for
the people now understand the situation
When the colt is ranled off st bids fair
to be a popular event and VIII mean
considerable sum for the organ fund
a number Of horsemen say that they
viii rahle for the colt. for it is bound to
make a fine driver
The outcome OF the raGls win be
watched with interest, for it is for a
worthy purpose
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
mrs. EDMONDSOWS FUNERAL
Well Known Valley Center Res: dent
Passes Away.

Yesterday in Valley Center occurred
the funeral of Mrs. f. J. S. Edmondson,
one of the pioneers Of that vicinity Mrs
Edmondson had been i'll for some months
and the end was looked for almost any
time
Mr.. Edmondson died some years ago
Both people were well known in this city
having many friends here as we'll as re-
latives. The funeral was in charge Of
Undertaken Mueller.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
TALKING OF The FETE
WichitanS Want the Century
Welcoming Event
PLANS ARE PROGRESSING
C0iOr9d Lights and Fantastic
Costumes Features,

The nearer the approach Of the new
century the more interested are Wichita
peoDls in the New Years fete. No pro
fect in Wichita for months has seen such
a. reception as has this plan. 1t means
that New Years eve viii be a scene of
gayety in Wichita and a time which
Wichitans will not forget. The plan was
being talked over on the streets yester-
day and members Of the younger crowd
in wichita are contemplating turning out
on New Years eve en- masse to join in
the century welcoming movement
At first thought people had the idea
that it would take a great sum Of money,
but such is not the case. A parade with
fireworks is planned. a masquerade ball
is talked Of. Coiored lights for the mid
night hour are mentioned. Band music
VIII be q feature.
Then the noise comes in for its share,
and arrangements win be made for the
blowing Of whistles and the ringing of
church bells This viii not be all, for
Captain Aepey and his battery win be
asked to swing in line for the noise max
ing.
Mr. George Bergman has many other
plans for the people in this matter and
if New Years eve Is not a splendid night
in Wichita It win not be the fault Of this
thorough Wichitan.
Already merchants nave said that they
would contribute to any fund Of this kind
and there is no question but what the
finances viii be arranged for within
short time. Many Of the merchants viii
turn on their electric lights and the night
VIII bring back memories Of Wichitas
great street fair and carnival
Mr.. Joseph Miller, of Miller & Hull, is
one Of the business men who are much
IN favor of the idea. He is one of the
men who helped in such affairs years ago
in Wichita and still has The enthusiasm
OF that time
Colonel /. R. Delaney, one Of the fun
makers of Wichita, is enthusiastic over
tho matter, and when the night comes
VIII proceed to have as good a time as
anyone else.
More ideas for this night win be an
nounced later, and already many Wich-
ira people are preparing to take part in
the night Of general good time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
HE WOULD EXPOSE HIM
Illinois Man Writes n Peculiar Letter
TO DIR SHUTS

Among the letters which Doctor ShuItz
mas received regarding his extract Of all
falfa is one, in which the writer states
that he will expose the doctor if he does
not send him his formula for securing
the extract He goes on to quite
length and asks that the formula be
sent Immediately. Just what the writer
of the letter, who is an Illinois man,
could say about Doctor Shuts, Wichita
people can not imagine.
In the correspondence funny things &C
cur and people, some of them have the
idea that the extract is sold by the
pound, box and most any old way. 9th
ers are skeptical about the matter, but
there seems to be a great desire among
the American people to get fat from the
manner in which the letters continue to
pour in.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
LONG STREAM OF TAX PAYERS
Clerks in Comfy Treasurer's Office
Have Their EBRnds Full

From the south door Of the county
court house to the cashiers window in
the county treasurer's Office has been a
continuous stream Of taxpayers from the
time the office opens in the morning IN
til its close in the evening.
This has been the condition for the
past few days
Taxpayers have lined up each awaiting
a turn to deposit their Uthes with the
treasurer.
Old attaches say that such a sight has
not been witnessed since boom days near
~ twenty years ago.
Monday $4,000 was paid in taxes and
yesterday the amount was nearly as
large
This unusual condition Of affairs"
said Treasurer Boon. lis due to the Low
rate Of taxation and to the general pros
perity Of the property owner"
Many back taxes have also been paid
and the indications are that thers win
be but comparatively few delinquents this
year.
The Womans Unitarian society VIII
meet with Mrs. r. A sankey on Thurs
day at 2:30 .. m, 536 North Lawrence
avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
AT THE ROCK ISLAND STATION
New Dining Room Being Decorated
for Use.

The visitors who stop at the Rock Isl
and station look with wonder at the
splendid Improvements now being made
in that structure. It is all for the new
dining hall or rather the eating house
Of the Rock Island people and by the
first Of January the eating house will be
in operation for the benefit Of the public
The dining room is being decorated by
an artist from Chicago. 1t will be in
fine condition. The kitchen is being re-
paired and by the first Of the month It
will have all of its equipment in for use.
A change in the train schedule Will be
made so that the trains can stop here to
allow the passengers to secure meals and
the Rock Island people say that it is not
for money making purposes that the
house is put in, but is merely to take
care of their passengers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
FOR THE ENSUING YEAR
4. Il. & a IA Officers Selected on
lsnnfnt- Ever,in~

AT the REGULAR communication Of Wich-
ita lodge No 90, A j. d. A. NJ. on Mon
day evening. December Il. 1890. being the
time for election of officers. the following
officers were chosen for tn eensuing year:
W. NV. J. Frazier.
S w. r. Mccoy.
j. Wv. r. Pierce.
s oh f. wilson.
j. Deco VI. Whitney.
S S.-Her6ert y. Davidson.
J. Sired A Dees.
Treasured s Naftzger.
Secretary-P. A. Robrbaugh.
Tyler-H. r. Camien.
Trustees-John NJ Chain. X. =. Bailey.
NJ II. Rudolph. vs.. u. Harrison David
Smythe
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
TWO EXTRA MEN EMPLOYED
Wells Fargo People Taking Care Of
the Chr. sfEnna Hush

The Wells-Fargo Express company las
put on two extra men in this city 10 take
care Of their heavy Christmas trade. II
has already begun and the packages viii
increase in number as the week aldvsnces.
The Christmas trade has begun rather
early as far as the express companies
are concerned and is indicative OF the
prosperity IN Wichita and this part Of
the country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
KNEW HIS BUSINESS
Knew Something Besides What Fl
Bead in Books.

Knew Something ResIGes what He
Etead in books.
The wise. up-to-date modern doctor IS
no longer tied down to the hard and fast
rules OF what his medical books say he
shall use and what he may withhold in
treating his patient.
The successful doctor nowadays is the
one who is quick 70 avail himself Of any
remedy, new or Old which holds out a
chance Of cure no matter whether It is
Alopathic, Homeopathic or neither one.
DIR. Jennison, in an interesting article
on indigestion and dyspepsia says: Mine
tenths Of all people woh apply to me for
advice and treatment think they have
this ailment OF that ailment but I find
on close examination that their whole
trouble arises from poor digestion.
They have little appetite and if they do
have an appetite the food they eat does
them no good. Why2 Because it is but
half digested, causing thin blood, weak
nerves, sleeplessness, aching bones, pains
in chest, formation Of gases, belching,
etc. They tell me they believe they have
consumption, or heart disease, rheuma-
tism, nervous prostration, in fact most
every disease but the right one.
In reality the whole trouble is in the
stomach and nowhere else. Now what
do I do with such people? I don't feed
them on pre-digested foods ike babies,
nor stomach bitters," nor patent nos
trums which T know nothing about. No
honorable physician viii prescribe a rem
edy unless he knows what it contains and
its probable effects.
prescription, I advise them to go to the
nearest drug store and get a 50 cent box
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I use
them with remarkable success in all |
cases of indigestion and stomach trouble /
because know what Stuart's Dyspepsia /
Tablets consist Of and what they viii do |
They contain the vegetable essences, /
diastase and government test pepsin 1
which are the things every weak stomach /
lacks to restore natural digestive vigor /
and if 7 had dyspepsia myself it is the /
one remedy I should take.
When a patient comes TO me complain
ing Of duh headaches, sour stomach, bad /
taste, nervousness, belching of gas, or
heart trouble which is generally caused
from indigestion tell him to take one
or two Of Stuarts Tablets after each
meal and as often during the day as he
has any trouble and I feel confident I
have given that patient the best advice
could give
Scuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are large
pleasant tasting lozenges, containing
5iastase and pepsin combined with fruit
and vegetable essences They are not
and do not act on any particu-
lar organ like ordinary drugs but simply
act entirely on the food eaten. They are
a natural digestive, pure and simple.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are sold by
druggists at 50 cents per package
throughout the United States, Canada
and Great Britain
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19

Mr.. Hunter purchased that half Of the
building for his use paying $1,000 for 1t,
and viii occupy the room as soon as it
can be gotten into condition
For a number Of years Mr.. Hunter has
occupied & little room on Douglas. but
has had the best of success and WI
branch out into q larger shop.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
FROM Ell PASO, TEXAS
Harry Lockwood sends Notices Of
.eIfd u inter -nrnival

Harry Lockwood is sending notices of
the FL Paso Nndwinte- Carnival 70 his
Wichita friends The affair takes place
January Il 10 70 and many attractions
have been secured for those dates.
The midwinter carnival in Texas IS q
gorgeous affair and iarge crowds attend
at all times.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
PIONEER OF PIONEERS
James Is. Ucad Rcturas From funeral
o1 II IS Mother


-ii 'i'H1s H. -lea- mas Iellinco from
DaFeIlpoil IOWA. "here he attended the
a. % ms a5o i''ol-lei' ABOUT whose
llie ana oea1h the davenport Daily Dem
O1-a S'eaAS as Lolo"S'
NJ MARY l-' Nle'u orea1aed her last
al '-'' --oc" o'i-s morning al the FAMILY
s Nv mics "'SL Oh me city ON the
i'-iA'''si- lam road one was I'D ner 9TH
emu "9- 1ea1H e'.i7a q uecHhe mat
9-' '1'' 1o -'eaJ-e le- several GAYS.
oe''' county loses one OIL It's Oldest set
U'tS' one whose me ana history was
i.'ih'l WIN l'at oil rev. i.noea Mead. the
lia- IasDl 'eIiah clergyman TO make
'.eAl settlement mere. from the
l.I'e OF lAeIr marriage I'D 1888 until Mr.
17'" oe-lii' ABOUT ei+hl years ago.
'7S came 20 Scol1 county III ----. ana
since then Mrs. Mead has resided here,
l.''Hi Oh .ie pioneers
"9aSed was a-fA in "el7ryldge
-loo'S'N county c. july ~ l>-'. saortly
h-l Yer me smoke OF the war Of
ISL in "Aieh her father saw
service ha' cleared away She
was Iis oalsn1eF OF samuel James.
-.et N.'lleh name being Mary Emmes
'@I',7. .leF marriage 10 Kew. Mead oc-
January %. 1850. 1hey remained
toF Two years IN Vermont and then Mr..
' cut Tor the west, leaving
--y ~ me care or his parents He
go passed on down 10
iA.-' me county seat, and
"eae there that lea % b
' and bringing his family
Jile next year Their
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19

Genesee Pure G'osa 9 - liog \. \

tFFiIt7t-t Ut = Ut I = y ~ = =
Ge1t.euen--1Ey rasmnlz las Seen q
s-eat czCee dr.nka- and hzs to
v-y Injurious HAWKS ~
packages - yo- GzAIS-o. gre 1rk
that taxes the p-ace - c1e $50
it -1ca Better fsr 1ersel ans ca-
children 81 drink she ass sea -
coffee drinking eut.Te1r ne use rack-
ere ot Grzn-o every week ara te1
years ca Yours repeatedly
FANNlE EEL.-IAMs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
BAIRD IS REELECTED
Wei Known u. VIC. a. state secre.
tlrY Il Retained.


Mr. Andrew Baird state secretary of
the Y. NJ c. A, was reelected to that
position at meeting of the executive
committee at Topeka. Mr.. Baird has
served in that capacity for number Of
years. He is wei known over the state
and especially so in this city, having been
secretary Of the local work here several
years ago.
Governor Stanley is member Of the
executive COMMITTEES, as is j. NJ Knapp
Of this city. A number Of important
changes have been made in the Y NJ. c.
A. work and every effort is being made
to further the work in Kansas during the
coming year.
One of the plans is to have an assistan
secretary for three months Of the year.
This is to give Mr.. Baird more time. es-
pecialy during the busy time, which Is
during the winter The college associa-
tons are especially strong this year ana
Secretary Baird wished to visit them. or
at least to have them visited during the
school year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
MRS. fLETCBER'S FUNERAL
1t viii Take Place Today at 1896
ID IA

The funeral % AIRS. Elizabeth Fletcher
WI take place this afternoon ar 1.0
o'clock from the residence. GO Worth
Wichita street The deceased IS veI
known In the city ard hsz many fr.sz5s
n no VIII n 1urn Ee~ death
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
WILL HOLD EXAMINATIONS
County superintendent Makes An
nouncemeut for December ~

County Superintendent Colville has an
nounced that a number Of examinations
in geography VIII take place over the
county on December % The following
places have been designated: Wichita,
Mount Hope. Clearwater. Furley, Rock
ford Center. Maize, Goddard and several
other places. This is the only branch in
which an examination VIII be given at
chat time
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19
FITTED UP FOR HUNTER
West Room or Ross BatId NJ BeiaE
KcuodrIed-

The store roon ~ 81 Ease Douglas ave
nue. IN the west side % tae Roys eu1d-
Ing IS beng plsced ~ condition 1o- "
7 Hunters meat market soma uaae Az
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19

a 500 bond to insure their presence on
the day Of the trial
The bond was furnished by all three Of
the men
The men have always borne an ex-
cellent reputation and their arrest was a
surprise to their host of friends.
At the time Of the fire it was said that
the harness belonging to DR.. Thomas had
beeen burned together with a number of
other sets.
a set similar to that owned by the
doctor was found by the officers in a
Douglas avenue livery barn, which he
identified as belonging to him.
The arrest followed the finding and
Identification of the harness.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19

Almost never. Cosc1-e.s cu-e So large
percentage that they're guarantee 20
cure chronic constipation or money re-
funded Druggists. Ice &c. 52c
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-19

Happiness is but another name for
perfect health. Use PRICKLY ASH BIT
TIERS and be happy. Tt keeps the vital
organs healthy and we'll regulated.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26


LOW, and I admit that have been
much to blame. but you don't know all.
Perhaps one day you may. Then you
shall judge. but until then suspend
your judgment aud remember that mis-
fortune often comes unlimited. But
time presses said he looking at his
watch. you like this SCHOOL,"
Every much"
"You are happy here?"
"Yes."
had nothing to complain of. Learn
ing was a bit irksome, the blessings Of
which I did not fully appreciate. But
In this merely claimed kinship with
my kind.
t "But you will not be very sorry to
leaveT
looked at him inquiringly. There
was something behind the question
which made me pause.
cam to leave, sir?v
Eyes" he said. 81 have decided to
take you away with me-"
This was what neither wished nor
expected, and mumbled, rather un-
graciously fear, something about my
uncle and his disappointment If
should quit without his knowledge.
To be continued.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-26

you are q strdpptng felloaU," ne said
suddenly. "HOlD old are yo1t2"
q lower tone: can out Of the way place,
as you say. was cruising in the south
sea islands at the time, place with
out newspapers and telegraphs. Poor
Lucy, poor, poor Lucy!'
"You heard, of course, that the muir
derers branded my mother on the fore
headW
AYE, aye, the hidden meaning" he
muttered. II know, know"
1.-THE hidden meaning?' echoed.
He started, and the suspicious, mis-
trustful look leaped once more to his
eyes. Then. not without an effort. he
began confused explanation.
aye" he said. had it not hidden
meaning? Your uncle told me that no
one understood Its significance"
'True, but we were always under
the impression that you would know
and that you would tell u.s."
THAT is your uncle's opinion. He is
stupid fellow. l have no patience
with him."
"He has been very good to me-" an
swered stoutly, allowing no one to
speak slightingly of him, "and he low
ed my mother dearly"
II suppose you mean to insinuate
that l didn't? This, presume, is the
way he has brought you up to respect
your father?"
Then assuming more generous ali
{ he continued: II know be y odd 81