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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-16

evening for the benefit Of the Athletic
association promises TO be most pleas
ant affair. Among the attractions Of
fered viii be a Country Fair compris-
ing fifteen booths TO each of which ad
admission fee of one cent win be chaFg-
ed. It is rumored that wonderful sights
viii be seen in these booths. Also a
prize viii be given to the person dressed
in the "greenest' fashion. The entrance
fee of ten cents entities each person to
jollity of the occasion. A good time is
positively assured to all who attend
The magazine table maintained for the
students of the academy by the liberal
ity of friends and members of the fac
ulty is unusually well supplied with cur
rent literature this month. In addition
to the large contribution from the editors
of the Kansas Presbyterian, which in
Guides various religious, scientific and
other periodicals. there may be found on
the table, Current Literature, Saturday
Evening Post and VIII Cartoons Maya
zine, given by Professor Foote; American
Monthly Review of Reviews, given by
Miss Dean; The Chautauqua7 McClure's
and Cosmopolitan, given by Professor
Shedd. These magazines are kindly loan
ed for the use Of the students, especially
those whose homes are outside the city
and who find it a great convenience to
Zoe thus supplied with the literature Of
the day.
The junior class were gaily decorated
with their colors last week, the colors
are old rose and nile green and are es-
peciaIly becoming to the happy face Of
the juniors.
Mrs Sweeney Of the art study gave
most uniue exhibition to the drawing
class Tuesday afternoon, which consisted
Of a collection of drawings made by ma
tive Esquimaux Indians of Alaska The
collection was loaned by Mr.. Walter Is
enhart Of this city, who has lately re-
turned from the Klondike. The draw
ings were made on walrus tusks and are
representations of seals, reindeer, polar
bears, walrusses, the boys of St. Mich
aels. the soldiers fort, the Indian village,
scents from the village Of st. Michaels
itself. The work was done by two ma
tive Indian boys, ten and twenty years
Of age respectively, whose only instru-
noents were a bent file and broken
pocket knife, the missions being stained
The chief interest Of the drawings were
the perfect lines these showing the IN
est and minutest accuracy.
Mrs. Chas. Lawrence was an interested
visitor at the school Thursday.
Miss Mable Sweetland of Valley Center
visited friends at the school last week
Miss Sweeuand formerly attended the
academy
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NOTES OF WESTERN SCHOOL OF
ORATORY.


ORATORY.
This school has a wider range Of work
this fall than usual Two large classes
in parliamentary law and extempore
speaking, and a third just orming; a su-
periOr class of Hypatia in rhetoric and
literature; one president and one ex-
president and both gifted writer's; three
gentlemen. each at the head of a large
business, taking training in public speak
ing; two ladies taking special work in
voice culture; a preacher of several years
experience taking training in speaking
and homiletics; two taking special
training for temperance work and one for
Salvation Army work Besides these,
are the usual classes in elocution, calls
themes and health drills School al
ways open to visitors.
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Furniture, Stoves
And Carpets
All Must Go
By January

We must crowd our stock down
on the ground floor, and it being
too large to show properly, will
be obliged to close out one-half
of it, regardless of profits.
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ALBERTUs MAGNUs COLLEGE,

ALBERTTJS AIAGNUS COLLEGE,
The book mentioned in last weeks notes
as having been introduced in the htera-
ture classes of several great eastern uni
versities was Smells edition Of Matthew
Arnold's "Sohrab and Rustum," and not,
as the printers rendered it, school and
Rostrum'
J. R. Mead, Esq. well known as one
of the founders of the city. Of Wichita
has accepted the post Of instructor in
Conchology and American Ethnology and
assistant instructor in geology. Mr.. Mead
has for many years been an enthusiastic
devotee Of the natural sciences, and is a
member of the Academy Of Sciences Of
the state of kansas.
Subscriptions to several important peri
odicals and newspapers have recently
been donated to the reading room, includ-
ing the Pittsburg Observer, the Revue
Thomiste, Partisan philosophical mag
azine, and "Mosher's Review" the or
gan Of the Catholic Reading Circle Union
and of the great Champaign and Detroit
summer schools.
The library has received from Rev
julius z. Devoos, Of Spalding, Neb., a
presentation copy of a very important
work on the philosophy of history, just
published by him under the name Of
"The Three Ages of Progress"
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- AcArEArY- -

The football team had their picture
taken e7- week The boys presented
sach -tne appearance in tie ageresate
that everyone IN the school desires 10
possess taeir picture
The social t. occur next Wednesday
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WICHITA COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
NOTES

WICHITA COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
NOTES.
Mrs Driscou and daughter. mother and
sister Of Prof Driscou, made a pleasant
call at the college during the past week.
Mrs. Thomas Of Mt Hope and Mrs.
Neiman OF Burton were visitors at the
college this week.
Mr.. Thomas Russell of Belmont, Kan,
called at the college Friday 10 see his
son, who is pursuing the regular COM
merciaI course.
Miss Newman, sister Of Mr.. c. A New
man. assistant teacher in the Actual
Business department, was a visitor Fri
day afternoon.
Mr. J. L. Peterson of Clearwater. Kan.
father Of Mr.. Isaac Peterson, the young
man who died at the hospital Monday.
called Thursday for his sons books. The
young man left a most excellent record
and his sudden death is mourned by all
his classmates and teachers.
Mr. O. r. Croker has been doing stem
ographic work for the Western Planing
Mil company during the past week.
Miss Maggie McCandless. assistant
teacher in the Shorthand department.
was called to do special work in short
hand fer the Kansas National bank on
Saturday.
A large number Of the students are
arranging to spend week at their homes
during The holiday season
Miss Avice Francis. Il the Shorthand
department has been appointed clerk
and stenographer in the district clerk 5
1fFna and rr-ffT 1.-e,.-.--
AIRY J.
Mr. Boyle, Of the territory, who took
nearly all of the commercial course last
winter. has returned ana VIII likely con-
piete the Shorthand course
F-AZE,L & ADAMS COLLEGE NOTES
The enrolment IS now a little more
than double that Of this time last year
TIE average Of industry. activity and
intenisence among the students Is stiu
maintained in all departments in 30 h
day and night classes
Miss Mae Hayes has taken the position
OF stenograpaer for the New Era AIIuns
Co. Of Arkansas City. made vacant by
Nir. Chas. l. Ritter accepting a position
with the Perry Milling Co. Of Perry. O.
T.
Miss s Acne Crist farmer student
OF the shorthand department. has accept
ca position with a collection agency al
Arkansas City.
Mrs. Eunice NcNair has work with
Damn q Bro.. wholesale crockary.
1lr. Fred 3 Goodwine accepts a posi-
tion vita District Passenger Agent Dunn
OF TIE s L. 81 3 g. Ky OF th8s CITY.
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JACKETS
AND CAPES

We have sold them down very low
already. The stock we have on hand
is less than half it usually is at this
season of the year. Our sales this
season have simply been enormous.
We make it rule to close out
each seasons stock; we will not carry
any over. We open each season with
a new, fresh and up-to-date stock.
We offer our present beautiful and
perfectly assorted stock of Cloaks re-
eardless of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-16

To the Editor of the Eagle.
I see that the Zimmerly block IS no
more. It is now the Whine building.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-16

The arch at the entrance Of Riverside
park ought 10 have a hag pole IN the
center.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-16

have learned that when you play
golf the caddte regulates the score in
proportion to the fee ne gets, and in
some instances the losing OF the balls.
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COS

superior JdCkGLS
ately trimmed ........ $50; formerly Is.
Jackets-The most beautiful production Of
the season, $40; formerly $40.
Automobiles at 5000; formerly $50.
Box Coats-S1O. $3.50 and SIS. Only a few LETT
and will have no more this season.
Plush Capes-E Extra lengths with sweep Of $50
inches, lined and interined at the following
very low prices; 81 S., Sc The best made for
So so: worth SD These Plush Capes were
made of Salts water proof plush, lined and in
terlined, and knocks the feeble limitations sold
in competition out entirely. Come and look
them over They viii sell off rapidly at
present prices
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-16

A new enterprise silently stole into the
city some time lately, commenced bust
ness and is running full blast, and no
subsidy asked. I refer to the hominy
factory on East Douglas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-16

see there is a move on to welcome the
new century in gaiety and jollihcation-
Why don't all the churches in the city
unite in a watch night meeting with a
nice, interesting program?
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It seems an easy matter to raise sixty
thousand dollars for a commercial enter
prise in this city. but to raise one-half
that amount for a college endowment
takes the hide with the hair,
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
BROUGHT BONGARD BACK
CARVER COUNTY TREASURER IS
LODGED IN CHAsKA JAIL.

Gerhard Bongard, the defaulting treas
urer of Carver county, arrived in Chaska
shortly after o'clock last evening in the
custody of Sheriff Johnson, after having
been absent since Feb. TO- last.
Detective Oscar Hicks. of the Minneap-
oils police department, who located Bon
gard at Olds, N. w T.. Canada, also ar
rived in Minneapolis last night, Sheriff
Johnson and Bongard proceeding on the
evening train from Minneapolis to Chas-
ka. Detective Hicks, after pursuit which
actively began April %, located Bongard
On farm about seven and one-half miles
from Olds. When arrested Bongard made
no objections but did say that he was
sorry it had occurred as he had intended
and hoped In time to be able to repay his
shortage to Carver county, and that his
prospects of so doing were excellent.
Bongard's son-in-law and daughter
were with him and were assisting in the
management of the farm which BOngard
had purchased cheaply and which prom
ised excellent results. The daughter
and son-in-law left Chaska, April IA, and
furnished the authorities with positive
clue
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
MONTANA MEMS F2l)LIC
A DISREPUTABLE RE
SORT
PLACE UNDER PROTECTI0E
Visitors to the city Enticcd into
House on Eighth Street and
Touched" for Large
Sum.

Fresh from the Wilds Of Montana. Join
Olson, John Swanson AMI Gust Anderso.
struck the city yesterday with plenty OF
money and wandered forth to see IN
sights The trip cost the trio in the az
regate $3.50 OF this sum Swanson con
tributed $31O, Olson $50 ana Anderson so
1t was not a voluntary contributions o.
the part of the strangers. but, ACCORDING
to their story. levy imposed by bevv
of colored damsals whom they visited a
the resort at $50 East Eighth street. While
enjoying the entertainment offered by the
dusky females, the vcrdant visitors say
the women sktllfulIy picked their pockets
None of the victims discovered their
loss until after they left The house. ard
when the police made an investigation
the women had departed
Frequently since the police have licensed
this resort strangers have been robbed
in the place. The inmates have been ar-
rested, but each time have escaped con-
viction. According to Anderson Olson
and Johnson, they We're cnticed iuto the
dive by open solicitation from the stree.
They say there were three women in the
place, who were very demonstrative, and
that though in the resort but a few min
utes, their money was cleverly abstracleI
from their pockets while they sat and
talked with their entertainers
In each case the victims were left witt
small sum of money. They were Sop
ping at the Scandia hotel, 257 Sib'ey
street.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
HUMAN LIE ANI) HORSES
BOTH ARE ENDANGERED BY A
NIGHT FIRE on SEVENTH
STREET
ONE CASUALTY REPORTED
Louis Meyer Is Kicked by one OF
the Horses while Saving
1t From Crema-
ton.

Considerable excitement attended the
partial destruction by fire of the two
story frame building at 1874 West Seventh
street shortly before II o'clock last even
ing. The family of Bennett Weimbach, oc-
cupying sleeping apartments in the rear
of a store conducted on the ground floor,
had retired, and had barely time to safe
ly escape the flames, scantily clad. Mr.
Weimbach, carrying TWO young children,
had much difficulty in reaching the open
air through the dense smoke that filled
the building. The family of B. w Smith,
colored, living up stairs, also had a mar
row escape, being awakened by the glare
Of flames bursting through the ceiling in
to their sleeping room, hut escaped in
safety.
The damaged building adioins Rel
chow's livery stable, 343 Exchange street,
and as it was at first feared the fire
would communicate to the stable sixty
horses were hurriedly turned loose on the
street. All of the animals were corral
led with the exception of half a dozen
that broke away and ran wildly about
Louis Meyer, siXteen-year-old boy Iiv-
ing at $50 West Third street, was kicked
by one of the horses while taking the
animal out OF the stable. The animals
hoof struck the boy on the chest, infict-
ing painful injury. though no bones
We're broken. The lad was carried to his
home and attended by d physician
The cause Of the fire is unknown.
Flames seemed to spread to all parts Of
the building at once and it was badly
damaged Bennett Weimback conducted a
glove mandatory on the ground hoOr
He says the loss of leather supplies, dyes
and finished goods will amount to 5000.
lie has $1,000 insurance. The loss on the
building is $1,000. The household effects
of B. w. Smith were totally destroyed.
causing loss of 5000, to cover which
there is $500 insurance. The building is
owned by C. E. Dickerman
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
WILL OBSERVE THE DAY
JUNIOR PIONEERS TO TAKE PART
IN MEMORIAL EXERCISES.

Ten candidates were initiated in the
Junior Pioneers association at a meeting
held in Ell1s hall last night. Those ad-
mitted were F. B. Brunson, James De-
Witt. c.. c. Satler, B. A. Brunson, John
Williams, E. c. Schroeder. John Venne,
P j. McDonough, John Dufour and ]. D.
Charbonneau. Six applications for mem
bership were received and considered.
The organization discussed a PROPOSE
ton to present to the Territorial Pio-
neers a group picture of their order It
was voted to make the presentation if
the picture can be secured. A group
was made some time ago by a local
photographer, and the question of wheth-
er another could be secured was raised
Memorial day received attention from
the association, and it was voted that the
Pioneers turn out on May 80 and join in
the exercises. They will also hold Memo
rial day services in the hall during the
afternoon.
Plans for the twelfth annual outing
were considered, and the matter was
turned over to the entertainment com
mittee, who will select the date and the
place of the outing. A report from them
has been requested for the next meeting.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
Of LOCAL. INTEREST.
Some People We Know and We Profit
by Hearing About Them.

This is a purely local event.
1t took place in st. Paul;
Not III Buffalo or New York.
You are asked to investigate it
Asked to believe a citizens word
To confirm citizens statement.
Any article that is indorsed at home
That obtains resident advocates
Is more worthy Of confidence
Than a far-off foreign article
Testified to by unknown people
Mr.. S. G. Jewett, letter carrier. resid-
ing at 547 Wabasha street, says: .'IcroTn
the results obtained from course of the
treatment by Doans Kidney Pills I can
advise trial of them by any one who
suffers from backache or other troubles
arising from weak or inactive kidneys
l procured the remedy at F. NJ Parker's 5
drug store. corner of Wabasha and Fifth
streets, opposite the postoffice, and their
use in my case proved their value"
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all
dealers Price so cents per box Foster
Milburn Co. Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents
for the u S.
Remember the name-Doan' sand take
no other
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
WOMEN OUT IN NUMBERS
AT OPENING OF EASTERN
STAR GRAND
LODGE
MANY LODGES REPRESENTED
Reports Submitted Show Order in
Excellent Condition Local
Lodges -ExempIify Work.
Officers Elected Today.

The Minnesota grand chapter Order cf
the Eastern Star. opened its twenty-sec-
end annual session yesterday morning at
Masonic temple. Over zoe delegates. in
Guiding representatives from all over tie
state, were present when Worthy Grand
Maltron, Mrs. Adelaide F. Bissell. Of
Lftchfeld, opened the session
The hall was decorated with palms ard
bouquets of cut flowers. Besides the dele
gates about fifty members of subordinate
lodges were present. They were not ad-
mitted to the floor of the hall, however,
but occupied seats in the gallery boxes.
Grand Patron Rev. \. G. Pinkham. of
Owatonna, made the opening address.
Mrs Bisseu followed him in a lengthy
speech which reviewed the progress made
by the chapter during the past year.
Mrs Simons, of Constellation chapter st.
Paul, welcomed the delegates on behalf Of
the local lodges. C. E. Ovenshire, Of
Minneapolis, responded
The following committees were appoint
cd:
Credentials-Mrs. Marie A. Soules, st.
Paul; Mrs. Hannah c. Frasier, Wheaton;
Mrs. Williams, WateryiHe
Examination of Vfsitors-I4ina Peterson
DasSell; Emma Scofeld, Annandale
The women of onstelIation chapter
served a noon luncheon to the visiting
delegates. The afternoon was taken iI;,
with the reading of reports
Ihls afternoon at $ O'Clock, will occur
the election of officers. Interest centers
about the choice of a worthy grard
matron to succeed Mrs. Bisscll. who, il
seems to be understood, will not run
again. 1t is probable that her successor
VIII be chosen from the southern part OF
the state 1t is understood that q St
Paul woman will have the grand secrc.
taryship, though no special name has
been mentioned in connection with ghis
office
The session will probably Close tomor-
row. The headquarters of the delegates
are at the Windsor
Last evening the grand chapter wit
messed an eXemplification of degree work
by Constellation chapter and Carmel
chapter, both of St. Paul The opening
ceremony was presented by Constellation
chapter, and Carmel followed with the
degree work. The rendition of the Vocal
Star was given by Olive branch chapter
of Detroit. Mich. Nearly 500 members Of
the order witnessed the work
The grand chapter will meet this morn
ing al 10 o'clock. a special order of
business has been made of action upon
the new constitution and bylaws, which
have been submitted for acceptance The
afternoon session will begin at 2 O'Clock
and officers will be elected for the coming
term. An evening session will also be
held at which it is hoped to conclu lie
the meeting of the grand chapter
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
CENTRAL JUNIORS PLAY
1T WILL BE GIVEN AT ASSEMBLY
HALL TOMORROW.

The Juniors Of the ST. Paul Central high
school will give their entertainment Fri
day evening in the assembly hall The
earlier part of the evening will be de-
voted to shadow pictures, among which
VIII be The Course of True Love Never
Runs Smooth, ''Dinah" and THE Ballad
of the Oyster Man. to be sung, read or
acted in pantomime.
The second part of the programme is
the rendering of "The Fatal Message
play of one act, by John Hendricks
Bangs The cast for the latter is as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Perkins, in charge of the
Mrs. Perkins, cast for Lady FL
Miss ms - Andrews. cast for the M
Mr.. Bradley, understndy-
Mrs. Bradley. cast for" for LEpPen"eifnef Lady
Mr. Yardsiey, cast for S[EIsg Henry ylFest0ne
Cobb, real Earl of Puddingford-
Mr. Barlow. cast for Henderson . ing q
Featherhead ............. Maurice Dunlap
Mri G,a5Ie16s henderson east for Lord
Jenny. a professional waitress ~
Majorie BulIard
Those appearing in the Shadow pic
lures" are: Grace Potter, Elizabeth Read
May Buell., Theresa O'Gorman. Irene
Davis, John Lowe, Harry Wakefield.
Thomas Sven, Edward Stringer, Harold
Rothschild, Neal Farwell, Fay Caldwell
and Maurice Dunlap.
There will be piano solos by Kate VIII
Jams, Jason Waite and Burtis Everitte
and the School orchestra will furnish
number of selections throughout the
evening.
The cast and pictures have been drilled
by Miss Helen Austin, and it is expected
that they will do her credit
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
LUTHERAN SYNOD SESSION
EVANGELICAL LUTHERANS, CON-
FERENCE OPENS

The seventh annual conference of the
central committee of the English Evan
gelical Lutheran synod opened a three
days session in st. Marks church, North
st. Paul, yesterday.
The cities represented in the confer
ence are: ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth,
Red Wing, La Crosse, Cannon Falls and
Fargo. There are fifteen pastors and an
equal number Of lay delegates. and
large attendance of visitors present
AT the session yesterday afternoon adj
dresses were delivered by Rev E. F. Jen-
sen ard Rev. S. W. Kuhns At the
evening session Rev. M. E. Boulton de-
livered an address.
There will be three sessions today, with
a business meeting at the morning one
Rev A. j. D. Haupt, of this city, will
address the conference this evening.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
CAME MANY MILES TO WED.
bride From England Marries
Former Sweetheart.

wedding that was the desired out,
come of romance took place in Judge
Galiick's chambers yesterday afternoon
at o'clock. The contracting parties
were Herbert Eykyn, of Larnberton
Mimi, and Edith Hamer. of Birmingham,
Eng.
Years ago Herbert EylIyn and his biide
were boy and girl together in Birming-
ham He came to America to seek his
fortune The fortune was long in coming
and the girl married Charles Hamer.
couple Of years ago her husband died.
leaving son. The correspondence was
renewed between the old-time levers and
last Monday there arrived a the Windsor
hotel, Mrs. Charles Hamer and J.. Hamec
10 be followed shortly by Mr.. Eykyn and
yesterday the bride who had Travelled 900
miles to find her girlhood's lover. wss
married.
The couple will live on ono Of alr.
Eykyn's farms near Lamherton
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
LECTURES TO THE PEOPLE
REV. w. C.ePOPE Announces Pc
CULIAR SERIES.

Rev. W.aG. Pope, rector of the Church
of the Good. Shepherd, announces Sc
ries of Sunday evening lectures to the
people, meaning by the people" that
seven-eighths of the population who own
less than the remaining one-eighth
The dates, topics and speakers are;
May l3-"faborsland Life William w.
May 2o-'"Fhe Lord Jesus Christ and the
Laboring Man, Rev. William Wilkinson,
Dual City missioner.
May Light Beyond Our Light" /"
Geo. c. Cochran.
June 84chriftian Socialism" Rev.
William c. Pope. 4,
June 10-.'My Brother's Keeper" Rt.
Rev. H. B. Whppie, d. D., Ii. D., 5ish-
of Minnesota.
June 17-.'The Inequality of the Wage
System and It's Remedy Rev. Prof w.
p Ten Brock, Seabury hall, Faribault
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-05-10
NO DEARTH OF TIMBER
AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY SUPER
INTENDENCY OF SCHOOLS.

Prof J. F. Millspaugh president of the
Winona normal school, has applied to the
board of education for the position of
superintendent of schools, soon to be
made vacant by the resignation of Supt.
Smith
Supt. Hi;lman, of the Columbus, O..
schools. has also fled his credentials with
the board
Now. that the resignation of Supt.
Smith mas been given considerable public
ity, it may be expected that applications
VIII roll in to The Office OF the school
board in punches, together with photo
graphs of the applicants and dozens of
letters of recommendation