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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
A PUMPKIN PIE les.


Dick Slater, the gentlemanly colOred lad
at Schollenberger Brothers, as a pie
virtuosO and gobb!e soIoist has retired.
1t came about in this way. One day
last week after dinner Dick gave an
expression to his undying love for pie
OF ali sorts and sizes. and one Of the
Schollenbergers made this proposition TO
him: Dick, he said. - III 90 and buy
a pumpkin pie If you can eat that pie
IN a minute. III give you a dime; if
you fail TO eat it in a minute. youn buy
me an ice cream soda.
Il can sure do it,. said the confident
Dick
schoHengerber went out to buy the
pie and the news was bruited about: a
crowd gathered 10 see the test The lus-
cious pie from the restaurant arrived
Slater took of his coat. some one held
the watch. yelled go" and Dick set
in He sliced the pie in half and went
70 crowding the mushy stuff into his
mouth. He soon discovered that pump
kin pie Tor swallowing purposes isn't
al Dlo-pf he clogged up when h had
a third Of the pie out Of yiew and made
q wild run for the water tank. thus los
ing several valuable seconds Of his min
ute. He came back wheeling and cough
Ing with pumpkin pie oozing from his
eyes and ears. lie laid held Of the ether
half but somehow when he got it Up TO
his mouth, said mouth wOuidnt open.
Some one pronounced the minute passed
and when Mr.. Schollenberger said 10
Dick. 'Tn extend the time one hour. %
Dick shook his head. looked at the
remaining pie and gasged.
NO you don't said Dick. Il never
want 70 see pumpkin pie again. and
ne took the remainder Of the pastry and
dumped it into the alley.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
The Kansas Habit.

The habit grows quickly in Kansas Of
having a Sing az the weather. After II
had rained three successive days last
week, another dowrpour came on "ednes-
day. Two diminutiye newshoys We're
standing in front q the Eagle Office when
the first drops which were 70 delay O
ruin a Knights Pythias parade entirely
came: We'll" said one Of the youngsters,
You can bet your boots on one thing
II wont DO this In July
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25

City. Sitting in front OF the Kaakakee
hotel that evening Col Finch remarked
70 Senator Noftsger that the clouds look
ed ike rain What is rain asked q
boy about six years of age. who was
playing about his mothers knee The
lady who was one of Col Fnches' star
summer boarders then proceeded 70 ex-
plain at length. Yet. sure enough be-
fore we retired fully two inches OF rain
fell IN Garden City
From Garden City. the entire valley
OF the Arkansas is one vast field of al
faIfa, which now is just beginning TO
bloom, and this continues this side OF
KinsIey"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
INCIDENTS
AND OPINIONS

e-.avassed before the owner. AT iast the
report was circulated widely that Captain
Burgess now confesses that there Is even
two women n TIE case. HIS sister and
niece are coming 70 make their home NTH
him ard TIE Hstic cottage IS Being pre-
pared fer them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
A cholr lnsuraent.

A story = told On Reverend Bruce Brif-
nth and Il may help this Reformed
church divine % a better understandable
~ this tale Il told. The narrator j. ore
II the choir Of his church Mr. Ggtrsth
believes he knows god music and aIuays
chooses the hymns IN the forspart ~ ne
week for the choir 20 practice on. lie
has peculiar faculty for eating those
that are beyond the singers ability or
probably not the Kind ~ music that they
wish 20 sing. IN such a ease and Tiers
was such a one few weeks ego. tbis
body Of singers Just learn the hyma cn
the opposite page. Rev Griffith Hiil an
rounce the hymns very d.stinctiy nat
the choir sings che one on the opposite
page. NJ. Griflfhs face wears puzz,sd
expression a. he turns around and gszes
81 that body % young people who with
looks Of sweet Innocence 10 ahead IN
their work az though nothing had hap
pened The ccngreeation 0gures u oas
that Mr. Griffith simply makes Fnis-
take in the number 81 ire piece ard thus
ne innocent suffers FOR others wrong
doings.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25

Miss Srd.s May Cooper. who vas ere
q the graduates 81 80 frora cAs wichita
High scsooL IS a member ~ ~ Kansas
Masonic Home family. and sAe nrst ensit
frora TIE Home 70 graduate.
The board % managers and the Nascnis
fraternity % Kansss hSve watched her
career over four years ~ith pride. aa4
on The day OF her gracaatiou they showed
their appreciation Of her fzithful c1cFss
ir a substantial manner.
The grard master. Thomas = Dewey.
o. behalf % the grand hodge. sent cheek
for So The grand eorsrnansieTy-. Krlghss
Trnplsr. az ifs recent concsavc. arpropri-
ated funds with Which - buy = suitaois
Gift. sir knights r. F. To-rinstco aad
T. @. Fitch. the committee tn chsrxe par
chased geld ehatsiaine watch. SIR
Knight T. Van added a sold suspension
pin and aisc presented 4 handsome souve-
mir spooa with the High school building
engraved on the bowl TIE presentation
was made BY the superintendent James
snedden IN tire p-escnce q the Home
family. Mlss Cooper. tho1gh visihsy ST
fectrd and surpriSed responded sloqucutiv
and In a touching manner told what tne
Home had been % her she thanked the
entire Masonic fraternity and the man
ayers. whom she said have been fathsr
and mother % me
Miss Cooper viii remain AZ TIE Home
during the summer and IN ,he fan sc
hopes % take course 81 kindeTgartsn
work in the state Normal at Emporia.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25

saaiona5is witA Cory. a nan Il torty-Evs
who Is under a verdsct Of guilt These
tVo, though triea6s Were very quarrel
sorrs. ire snaa by calling Cory hypo-
ertts and SnsasoaixsrE hln- re wcos1
say. Cory. you're a nyPOcrise- Dat
you know q person cant Frsy an6 ssr<
hymns. then SIT rish; down ard pay
cards without being hypccrite.'
Monday. whea Sasri- Simmons started
70 take Wsllse Hariau car - an aus give
him lis freedom. Cory sad view Willie.
Be good boy and do-t get into any
trouble 10 nothinS ghas vii set you
into jan again The csn 6eor Vas un-
locked and NViHie Harlan was taken ous
bat when the Key sura>a he said. WITH
merry twinkle n his eye. simmons open
the door. The sheriff oheved- wife
approached CORY Corr. God bless sou.
and Ray Cod have r.ercy On yronr sogi-~
Goodbye sna Tire boy was gen~.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
A surnrised Rather.


The terrible manifestation Of the force
Of Nature brings out story on Council
man John Reynolds. This part OF Kan
sas has no volcanoes but II has other big
commissions Of nature. Hence this story.
One night in June. 1897. Sunday night.
John Reynolds WIS induIging in "an al
together spray bath under the hose in
his front yard. II was pitch dark. The
black envelope of night enshrouded Rey-
nolds as he turned the hose on himself
and enjoyed the luxury.
Suddenly there was a brilliant light
thrown upon him He looked to see its
extent in alarm II spread throughout
the city. while ali-revealing glow. He
gave an awful scream and plunged for
the house, but before he reached the
house it was dark again. 1t was the
passing Of the big meteor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-25
TALK OF
THE TOWN

advised me 10 take the case in time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO April S.-After having had things comparatively their own way for some time. bears in grain speculation wavered from their position today and becoming less confident or big crop of Winter wheat allowed prices % a,' !" be pushed up. At the close May wheat was csc higher May corn %dTc up and May oats hr lower Provisions closed 2iaa5c higher
 Wheat trade the greater part of the day was dull and dragging. At the outset cables were barely steady and foreigners were indifferent. There was almost no outside interest Sn,aT Der was sold early in liberal quantities. The first bit of decisive news was the report 9f e26 900 bushels seaboard clearances This gave a decided snap to the market for time and resulted in an upturn in prices The early short talent covered and there was some fair buying on the anticipation of bull turn be- fore delivery day. Receipts continued very
 light and crop reports in some instances nave of the market after the extreme early duliness was much improved though the o,,l. advances shade lower at 7in to 7IK. eased to 7lc and rallied uickly to 7i&. The close was firm. May .s higher at 7l%a7lN Local receipts to,al h%@ for the three points of ass against a7s Snshes asJ Hs%F compared with 4se ooo bushels ycar ago. The seaboard reported ID loads taken for export.
 friends for some time past started in again today on the down-hill road. Cables were lower trade was dull and there was moderate liquidation. Sellers have been somewhat diff fdent for a day two and the bear slde mas been aided mostly by tired longs ana ItW very cautious short sellers. The bear trend the market has taken. however left a large short interest. Trade therefore, needed only the up. turn in wheat and short estimate of only 50 cars to be received at this point tomorrow to set shorts covering heavily. The dullness
 which lasted till almost midday. gave way to active buying and May corn advanced some
 what buoyantly. May got as low as oI ? early. but closed strong at its top figure 70
 !. higher at 76%.. Receipts were 99 cars
 Two load. were taken at the seaboard
 There was free selling of May oats caused by an increase of I23 900 bushels in contract stocks. Corn weakness kept prices down Tor a time and the rally only brought a partial recovery Trade not heavy nor was the
 huctuation wide. September and July had had small trading. May sold down to 4l1sc and closed steady, kc down at 429s. Receipts were | I27 ,' Provisions were only fairly active. There was free selling early on the part of packers | and prices declined Some support was or, | fered late and on the bullish hog situation and
 fair cash market rallied and advanced to a | steady close. May pork went as low as SIG. 27le and closed 2lAc up at Sl6.45. May | lard closed 2iac higher at S9 50 and May ribs 7i2c up at S9 S2l2.
 | The leading futures ranged as foilows'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
H. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.

Especial 10 The <dNeftloer'
 NEW ORLEANS, April 8.-Liverpool advices were disappointing consequently our market opened Im2 points lower declined point ad- ditiona on realizing. but subsequently, nl- proved 4m5 from the bottom and fresh buying, casing off later in the absence of sup porting orders. closing at a net loss cf | point the day. Secretary Hester makes the amount brought into sight from Texas Up to March 3lst. inclusive. 2 805, 900. against 3. 326 900 last year. This insures crop of at least 5000 900 for Texas as against the bureau estimate of 2.Soo. 900 The analysis brought into sight during the same time B. 4sI GOO against 3.o5 GOO last year. and as the bureau estimated these States at B. 500 ooo their estimate is practically in bv April lst. without allowing any additional movement for the next five months up The bureau estimated the other Gulf States would make 3 27d GOO and 29S9 900 was mar keted to March 3lst to make their estimate for these States 1t is necessary to only bring into sight from now 2S5 900. In dissect- ing this analysis carefully it would appear as if estimates of 10000. 900 under must be abandoned While receipts are light. there are indications of further movement being prob able, the railroads in the Gulf States claim they vii be running normally in cou- pie of days The same aversion to follow the market above cents was exhibited today and unless the spot situation grows much stronger it doubtful whether speculation will enter for the moment In the meanwhile the specu- lative short interest has besn eliminated. Still sentiment continues bulsh and no disposition Is shown by operatives to sell Receipts, how ever will continue to govern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
For selected Southern stations during 2A hours ending 2 a. m. April 8, 1902:
An African Night.

The Cornh1ll.
 From tEe bush rose the death scream Of some animal in the grip of it's pursuer, jackals yelped in the distance, or the prolonged howl of hyena broke out close at hand. A wakeful boy" initiated it derisively, the snores gave place to a renewed nurmur of talk. the askari flung another log on the smouldering fire Not always did the land lie silent. l have known sleep made difficult by the antics of hundreds of zebra. who thudded hither and thither on the plain like diminutiNe cavalry. and cried in succession Of lit tie barks worried perhaps by finding the camp between them and their accustomed watering place, In some districts when on wei nights rain had swamped the fires. a geological garden of "questing beasts was apt to foregather round the tents Thus hNenas. jackals, three lions ana brace of hipnopotami contributed inti- mateIy to the seance that l wot of. and as the darkness was too thick for vision, that night yielded but scanty peace. Hlp- nor are at all times awkward things to get raveled up in the tent ropes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
The American Crowds.

Boston fieTdlu
 While he was still in this country Prince Henry was reported to have said hand some things about the American crowds. Now that he has arrived home they are stil his theme. Nowhere else in the world are the crowds so well behaved as in America, and they themselves ar theii own controllers" The point of the coIo- plmeNt to the German mind will be foun" in the last sentence. No crowd in Ger many, on an occasion similar to the de- monstrations which attended Prince Hen ry here. would be suffered to he its own controller. Soldiers by the thousand would control it. It would not bhe safe to let a crowd be uncontrolled. not safe for the guests the people gathered to see not safe for the people themselves. There are many other things besides German crowds that have to he cont, oiled by show of force. A people which governs itself, choosing the administrators of the laws from the highest to lowest gets training in self-control that serves upon all occa- sions of ordinary excitement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
Murphy G Co.'S Inc) Cotton Letter
 CIlv privata Wire

NEW YORK, April s.--The chief feature 9: the cotton market this morning was the dult- ness which. indeed. has been more or less marked since the opening of the market after the Easter holidays. At that time most trad CTS with bulish tendencies were carrying con- siderable cotton and there was therefore, a distinct disposition to let the shorts bid the market up rather than assist the upward movement'by fresh purchases And it Ia large Iy due to shorts covering that the ,narket ad- vanced something like 30 points for May between the close of business week ago last Thursday and last night. On the advanoe, however. there has been considerable hquida- ton by "tailers'' and weak holders who util-
 ized the strong position of the market for profit taking. undoubtedly on the theory that the decreased movement was msir+s the result of the recent bad weather South and that with the resumption of heavier receipts they would
 be enabled to buy back their contracts at a lower level. This hope. iuasmuch receipts are concerned. at least. bids fai" to be dis appointed. The weather South hae now been
 passably fair for some days, while the move ment is exhibiting no indication ot returning volume The market has also absorbed all offerings and. above mentioned. scored sub stantial advances Of course reaction might naturally be expected from the high point of the current upward movement, but we believe that on such cotton should be purchss !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
New York Cotton Futures,
Nav Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, April 9.-The demand for spot cotton is fairly active at full prices. Sales 5 700 bales including l 800 to arrive. ouotations revised: all grades below middling fair advanced l6c
 The market for the future delivery of cot ion showed little change and business was of very moderate volume. After opening ld2 points under yesterdays closing there, came a t.mr.,rary buying reaction that brought about an advance of 5 points from the first figures, This was maintained for time, when lack of interest brought about sag that took the ,,rica level ahout to Mondays figures At this level there was a holt and with a pronounced undertune of strength the market held well mn tn the closing hour when prices were net even to point below yesterdays closing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
NEW oRLEANs. April s.-cotton futures
Analysis of Cotton Movement.

NEW ORLEANS, April S-Secretary Hes tcr'S aualNSiS of the cotton movement for the seven mouths pr the season from Sept. ! to March 3l inclusive shows that compared with th. crop movement last year. Texas, in cludiug Indian Territory. has brought into sIeht Iris season in round figures 52 900 bales less. while other Gnlf states. which in, clud, Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi. Ten nessce Missouri and Oklahoma have mar ketrd 492 900 more and the group of Atlantic States which includes North and south Caro- lima. Georgia Florida. Alabama and Virginia 43o 900 more making the net increase in the total .,r crop marketed 40 GOO.
 Nr II, stei. shows the amount brought into sight b, groups of States for th" seven months of ihs S"Rson follows
 TeNa- and Indian Territory, 2 so5. 47 bales a decrease under the same Illhe last year of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
London Financial Cablegram.

NEW YORK April s--The Comrnercial-Ad- vertiser's London financial cablegram says: The stock market was quiet and irregular today; consuls were firm on the reported post ponement of the leidget in expectation Of peace developments. Kaffirs were good on uhcon- frmed rumors of Boer surrenders ranging from 500 to 5000 Americans were weak early on the monetary outlook in New York Attention was confined to Louisville and Nashville which New York consistently bought but the stock strongly advanced from Ioeh to il2h. London was caught short Other stocks neglected, but Denver ana Rio Grande spurted I1s in the street. Cana dian Pacific relapsed point. The market is nervous about the speculative fever in Mon strongly bought. the price advancing hs to 44h whether on American or French pur- chases was disgustd. There are rumors or an Amalgamated dividend to be paid. The market repaid the bank G2 or 100, but re- p,aius imDoyerfshed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09

s2 Doe an increase over year before last of 3ei.5I7 and a decrease under 1899 of 4o2.- s06
 Other Gulf States. 2.sse. 72s. an increase year before last of 36S.7e7 and decrease under 1899 of ". 662.
 Atlantic States. 3.48i .423. an increase over last year of 42o.s .s62. increase over year before last of 222. 30 and decrease under l09e of 3oI.o52
 Total crop in sight March 3ist e.275,2 2es an increase over last year Of 400. 99O. over year before last of 969,23 and decrease un- der 1899 of 8il.7o0.
 The group of States above furnished in round figures of the crops of last year and year before from Texas and Indian Territory last year 3 Soe. GOO bales and year before last ,. .5ei GOO: other Gulf States. 2.7si. .o0o last year and year before last 2960 900; At Iantic States. 3.7e3. 900 last year and year before last 3665, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
Local Cotton Market
 quotations for spot cotton h the iScal snss. let yesterday were es follows:
. IT. Scale & Co.'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW ORLEANS. April s.-Deliveries in Liv- erpool today dropped back points, due pre- sumaby to the same disposition to realize profits as has been observed in American mar kets lately. but spots held intact and TO- 900 bales traded in at unchanged quotations. Thus traders this side without any incentive for action from the English mar ket and tame condition prevailed here. There was additional selling of long contracts, influenced doubt by the reluctance Of prices to pass into the o-cent level. but offerings were absorbed in liberal fashion and a steady tone prevailed. Receipts continued light and spots held. firm and these facts served to discourage any pressure that might other wise have accompanied the sales to "ealize The changes in prices were accordingly lni- tied to narrow range. Closing quotations are unchanged to point lower than yesterday. It appears. according to some reports received. that interior congresses, in view cf the small stocks on hand and baroness of cotton in sur rounding sections, arc requesting instructions for shipment in order to close the congresses for the remainder of the season and elini- nata further unnecessary running expenses. If such be the rule. there IS little reason to hope that the movement will pick up from the present ratio. Meanwhile spots continue to show much strength and consider ing the enrmous liquidation accomplished lately it is very probable that any further encouraging developments will attract an ac- tive demand,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
Weather Conditions.

The southern storm center of yesterday. after causing very general light to moderately heavy rains and thunderstorms ana nigh winds in the Southeast has moved rapidly
 northeastward to Virginia, and is now caus-
 ing rain and brisk to high winds in Middle Atlantic coast districts, and snow in the Upper Ohio Valley, while an area of high barometer with crest over the Upper Lake Region and spreading Southward is giV- ing generally fair and cold weather in Lake and central districts. with fair and colder in the South, where sharp temperature falls have occurred with light to killing frosts m Ten, nessee: a general depression which has moved in from the extreme Northwest and now GOV CTS the east slope of the Rockies has caused rain in the West and is inducing warmer, unsettled weather along the east slope of the Rockies and in the Middle West, though the barometer is again rising on the Pacific coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-09
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST. 'f Provisions.

Bacon-t0c.
 Dry salted sides-9AG9%c.
 Lard-Tierces. Io&@Ilc.
 Meai-771sc per bushel.
 Oats-White. 62c: mixed. 6oc. Corn-white. .771sgsoc per bushel Salt-Livernool., Si sack! Virginia, 65c; Michigan 25o- pound barrels si.75. Butter-Jersey. 2o@26c: Tennessee country. t5c. l,. syrup-Fancy.. 4oc: reboiled. soc Flour-Patent, S4. 50 per barrel; straight s4 l56425.
 Sugar-Granulated. Sc; Y. C.. 4lac; cut oaf, SIC.
 Arrow Ties-45 lbs, SI. Jute Bagging-2 lbs, 7zd7&c; K lbs. 2 77Ac.