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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
LOIS Are MISSING
Eastern Man Wcuia Like TO Pay His
Taxes on rnem

County Clerk John Chain Is in consid-
cradle of a predcament. There is a man
in Massachusetts who wants TO pay his
taxes on some property IN the city Of
Wichita and he cannot do it. few
days ago the county clerk received a
letter asking him what the amount OF
taxes were on some lots on Wellesley ave-
nue., in Fairmount second addition to
Wichita. Mr.. Chain sent the numbers to
the county treasurer and the paper was
returned with the announcement that
there were no such lots on the records
as the addition had been vacated. The
man claims 10 have warranty deed to
the lots, but the lots are not on the map.
II all came about IN this way. When
the boom fell this man owned several
let's on the hill He did not think they
were of much value. so he did not pay
the taxes each year. and finally the lots
were sold by the county. Someone pur-
chased them and then obtained a tax
deed for the lots. He probably owned
great many more lots in the same addi-
ton. Then a petition was made in the
district court asking that the addi-
ton be vacated and this was done. Now
there is no Paramount second addition
- Wichita.
This man in Massachusetts, owns the
lots by virtue Of his deed. but he cannot
pay his taxes on them. He has not
paid the taxes for a number OF years and
now when the land is becoming valuable
he would like 70 own them again. but
there is no land in the city that CORE
spends with his description
What is troubling the county clerk IS
what 70 DO about the lots that have been
taken out Of the city The man IS very
anxious 70 pay his taxes. but cannot
The clerk says that a great many lots
have been purchased by people Of this
city from the county at the sale because
OF delinquent taxes and when they get a
number Of lots make petition 10 have
the lots taken out Of the city. They have
& tax title 90 the property. but the man
who failed TO pay his taxes has the good
title. 1t is "A very interesting case and
one that VIII bring up some lawsuits IN
the near future, fer the people who have
the warranty deeds for the lots claim
that their consent was not given. OF even
asked for. when the petition vas made
70 remove the lots from the city.
some Of the properties that have been
vacated by these petitions are becoming
valuable now and the neg who hold the
deeds say they Sill make things interest
ing for whoever owns the tax deeds and
did not ask their consent 70 have the
property vacated.
The law allowing blocks - lots 70 be
vacated says that the consent q az THE
property owners shall be given before
the land ca nbe taken out q She city
limits Then the law says that this land
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
MISS coGHGLAN HERE

It does seem as II Wichita theatre-g oers
have grown tired Of shows. The patron
age of the best attractions has been so
light that il will he no wonder If theatri-
cal managers viii cut Wichita of their
list of good theatrical towns Aud the
strangest thing IS that the higf-class at
fractions are securing less patronage than
such shows as the Denver Express %
Two Merry Tramps." and Uncle Tom s
Cabin" The record OF the recipes Of
these performances bear out this strange
proposition
The appearance IN Wichita Of such a
well known theatrical star IS Gertrude
C0ghlan. one would suppose would attract
general attention and liberal patronage
from regular end posted theatre eoers.
but as matter Of fact the attendance
last night ~ the Crawford was absurd
IS small. X was II fact, astonIshlnely
light This i Miss Coghian first spuear-
ance and competent judges who saw her
work and compared K vsi;h Mrs FIX rs
..Fecl-y sharp must admit that Miss
Coshlan excels IN the portrayal ~ the
role. She made a conquest q those who
saw her There are few Who possess a
more liberal measure - the attributes Il
sr,cess than Miss Coghian. Coming from
e distinguished ancestry Ct actors ska has
Inherited very naturally much ~ hf- tall
enss and there is much one can perceive
that Is cultured. fzer strength lies So her
uaturaIness IN al she does and there Is
a charm about her that Is irrssthie.
Vanity Pair requires a strong cast and
IN this respect Miss Coghlan s. fortunate
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
WITHIN THIRTY, DAYS
Crescent Sash and Door Co.
Will Be Here.
HAVE LEASED BUILDING
To Be Used as Temporary
Quarters Until They Build.

Mr.. o. c. Stubs, manager of the Cres-
cent Sash and Door company of Win
field, was in the city yesterday and told
a reporter for the Eagle that his firm
would be in operation in this city within
thirty days and possibly sooner. They
have leased the big brick building on
North Wichita street formerly occupied
by the Van Zandt Implement company
as a warehouse and have obtained
lease on the grOu5d adjoining it on the
north
Mr.. Stubs stated that this would be
only temporary quarters, as the company
had an option on some ground in the
new wholesale district that was an
nounced in yesterdays Eagle. The build
ing-is fifty feet wide and one hundred
feet long and three stories high. The
company has a factory one hundred feet
square at Winfield At present the COM
pany has a capital of $4,000, but this
will be increased to $1,000 when the COM
pany is settled in this city. Mr.. Stubs
stated that his firm was unable to get
the freight rates at Winfield that they
could from this city and were unable to
get much trade in Oklahoma. and this
was the cause of their moving to this
city. They expect to increase their trade
fully 100 per cent within one year after
opening their plant here. They now have
large trade at Winfield. but it is not
satisfactory to the owners and managers.
The firm comes to Wichita to locate
PERMANENTLY and viii put up substan-
tial buildings as soon as their affairs
can be arranged and their trade will al
low it. The factory is owned principally
by Donneny Bros, men well known in
southern Kansas for their business abil-
ity, as they have been engaged in bank
ing in Winfield for a number of years.
Their moving to this city means much to
Wichita, as they are men who will help
build I'D Wichita in the matter of whole
sale and manufacturing houses.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
TO GIVE RECEPTION
Y. M. c. A. viii Have Gymnastic
Contest This Afternoon.

The Young Mems Christian Association
VIII give their annual New Years recep-
ton on New Years afternoon and evening.
a program appropriate to the occasion
win be rendered, a gymnastic contest in
the afternoon and basket BAN in the even
ing. The boys are looking forward to
these events with unusual interest. The
ladies' auxiliary VIII serve refreshments,
both afternoon and evening. Music will
be given in the evening by Misses Laura
and Mabel Sickner.
The physical director VIII organize a
ladies' gymnasium class on Wednesday
afternoon, January 8, at 4:S0. The ladies
are looking forward to this class with a
great deal of interest. Many ladies need
physical exercise. as wei as the men. 1t
is hoped that those who intend to join
viii be present on next Wednesday. Much
benefit viii be derived from this class.
On Monday evening tho new directory
of the Y. N. c. A organized. as fol-
lows: J. N Knapp. president; Ensberry
Martin. vice president; Richard E. Bird.
recording secretary; Judge E. z. Harvey.
treas urer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
MYRIAOS OF LIGHTS
Used in Decorations of Fire
mems Ball.
WAS GRAND SUCCESS
Every One Was Satisfied With
Royal Reception.

Last evening the fremen Of this city
gave their New Years ball. The affair
was a grand success. There was large
crowd of people in attendance and al
enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent.
The firemen had gone TO a great deal of
trouble TO lit Up the hall in fine shape.
They had placed in the ends Of the hall.
where everyone would see them the first
thing on entering. three letters in red.
These letters were w. T. D. They were
quite large and were very pretty. and
occupying the most prominent place in
the room they were the subject of many
complimentary remarks. On either side
OF the end Of the han were placed the
paraphernalia OF the department. The AK
and nozzle held prominent places. From
the center OF the room long strings OF
evergreen passed outward to the sides OF
the room and Just under the central
point the motto Of the department was
hung on d banner. which is the pride OF
the department. Japanese lanterns were
USED all over the han 10 furnish light
and they produced a very pleasing effect
the result of the ball, as they sold some
Geo or 200 tickets. The last count they
had made yesterday evening they had
nearly Geo tickets accounted for and sew
eraI men who had not made their report
were yet to be heard from. The result is
that they viii have a very neat little
sum to add TO their relief fund. The
crowd, while it was large, was very order
1y, and everyone remarked how nicely
the dance was going on when there were
so many present. The dances were all
filled and no time was lost between dances
so that every one had Il good chance to
enjoy the evening without waiting till
they were tired out. Some of the expert
dancers Of the city were present and
took an active part in each dance, so that
there were few mistakes made. and when
there were they were quickly corrected
and the dance went on in the most pleas
ant manner possible.
Mr.. Marriager furnished the music and
it was of high class and was thoroughly
enjoyed by everybody.
The ball was a success in every way.
and the people OF Wichita wish their
brave firemen the best OF luck in their
work, and showed by their attendance
last evening that they wish TO see the fire.
mems relief fund placed on a basis where
it viii be able to benent anyone who
may have the misfortune to be injured
in any fire that may visit Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
AT THE TOLER


The Warner Comedy company, which
comes to the Toler on January S, for two
weeks is without doubt, the strongest rep
ertoir company that tours the middle
states. This company viii open their en-
gagement with the play "Sylvias Ro-
nance" and all during the perforula nee,
new and up-to-date specialties of the
highest class viii be introduced; the roost
promising among them is Cora Warner
the worlds greatest illusion dancer. and
many others. making a complete yaude-
Vile and dramatic entertainment in one
A continuous performance from the rise
to the fall of the curtain. Prices have
been reduced to Ice for any seat in the
house. Seats reserved without extra
charge and will be on sale Friday for
next Monday. the opening night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01

shall be given It's original description A
great many people own lots IN Wichita
who cannot be found. as they have neg
lected TO pay their taxes and hence some
have paid for them and have tax deed
and then have had the property taken
out OF the city limits
Yesterday Mr. Chain received another
letter from the holder o. the deed asking
II there was any law that would permit
anyone who had simply a tax deed 70
the property TO take the lots out Of the
city limits without his consent. The
lots are lost as Tar as the man who holds
the deed IS concerned. and IN his letter
he intimated that there would be some
court proceedings Instituted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
HIS LAST VISIT
Captain Uilne Has Been Ordered 20
His Reofrert

Captain Willis Uline made his last
visit 70 the local recruiting station yes
terday He has been ordered 70 his reg
iment at Madison barracks. Mex York.
lie IS a member ~ the Fifteenth IN
fautry. Captain a. =. Berry q the
Tenth infantry wiu have charge of the
recruiting stations 81 this district and
viii make his first visit 20 this city next
Tuesday Az order vas received BY the
local station saying that al recruits for
fed artillery are 70 be sent 20 Fors
LeavenUorth Instead OF Fort Douglas
as heretofore AIS cavalry and Infantry
md heavy artillery are n be sent 70
The Philippines. During the past year
81 men have been enlisted b. fhe local
station. Yesterday four men wers sworn
IN They we're Archie Holnnen and wal
ter Booz. bofh II wichita. Tor The Fanr-
feenth infantry AZ Fort Wayne. Nlch-.
=. e. Zimmerman % Council Grove anf
Ernest Cox q wichita. fer fhe PhGis-
Pine sc-rtre
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
"a POOR REI.ATION-

The play which Sol Smith Russell has
made famous. and which without Coubt
has been the greatest success e that
famous actors caVeer Is 10 be the wei
come sttraction ~ the Crawford opera
house this afternoon and tonight. Ln3er
the title OF "A Poor Relation
The production VIII be siven BY that
quaint and popular comedian. Air. F-e1-
erick Summarized. supported by Sol
Smith Russelfs oVn company. The com-
pany IS under the direction Of ar. sired
9 .Bergor. who has for wears been. anI
siil Is. Sol Smith Russell's manager Nr
Summerneld Is a comedian Of repuLasioa
second ouiy 10 AIR Russell himself ne
took Ar Russelis place last winter vhen
that actor was taken III and -siarsss
in this play. scoring a success whlca syr-
prised his most ardent admirers sfr
Suunerfeld-s powerful ard zs-raa-etsc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
DIVIDEND AND SURPLUS
Fourth National Sank Stakes Coed
showing for Year

The directors n th- Fourth National
bank met yesterday and not only de-
clared a ssmi-annual dividend of thres
.per cent. bat voted 70 place $3.50 IN ths
surplus fund This makes dividend %
six per cent for the year aud g. 80 for
the Surplus fund. ti1sa9 having been
placed there ~ a former aemi-nnnuaf
meeting. This makes a splendid showing
and e1emriifes the strength srd STA
hility u the banking interests % Wieh-
tia Judge SaftzEer was feeling supreme
y happy over the s2iorfif res'afs g
the year and - was everybody convicted
with the Fourth National IL = frfb-
Ute % the business uagaei;y q n. nsa-
agement
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
IN SHORT ORDER
Mrs. Schubert Was Granted Divorce
From .5oseph.

Regina Schubert was granted a divorces
from Joseph Schubert in the district
court Yesterday morning. The whole
deal was done in a very short time.
the decree being granted before the pc
tition had been entered in the appearance
docket
Mrs. Schubert charged her husband
with gross neglect of duty. Mr. and Mrs.
Schubert were married July 5. 1850 They
have severa children. In lieu of alimony.
Mrs. Schubert was granted 500 cash
ana syvas adjudged the owner Of the
southeast quarter Of section .. township
70 range 10 west OF the sixth principal
meridian and the west half of the north
east quarter Of section 6. township n
range 20 west.
Nearly a year ago she Instituted a suit
for divorce. but This was changed to
one for almony ana she was granted
So mo2lh. but she alleges that she
has not received anr of the amount.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
AT BRIDES HOME
Miss DOIIie schnitzler and John Alden
VIII BE Married.

This evening at $50 O'Clock win occur
the wedding of Miss Dollie Schnitzler
and Mr.. John Alden. The wedding will
occur at the home Of Mr.. Fritz Schnitz-
Ter the brides father, at 12s North Mar
ket street. Miss Dollie is the youngest
child OF Mr.. Schnitzler and the last one
% get married, and so a regular, old
fashioned German entertainment VIII be
given after the ceremony is performed.
Rev. Bruce Griffith wiz perform the
ceremony, after which the guests will
be given a supper after the true German
style. and all who are fortunate enough
to be present viii be treated ropalIy.
The groom is from Eureka Springs.
where he became acquainted with Miss
Schnitzler some two years ago. He viii
probably locate in this city and engage
in some business. Just where he will
locate is not vet known
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
GAVE PIANO RECITAL
Miss Esther Sn1ythe's Playing Was
Very Coed.


The piano recital given Monday even
Sng bv litoe Hiss Esther Snytho. under
The direction a1d management Of sIrs.
Georsia 3Ic Coy. her teacher. was highly
lilI,entarz- 20 herself. as well rs 10
her teacher She presented herself 70 The
iarse audience il attendance in most
pleasing manner. and PLAYED her parts
beautifai.y and ia perfect tin,e ard har-
mony. Mss MABEL LadG needs no COM
ment- IS The public Is 50 well acquainted
WIKI her sweet singing. bur it seemed
she was in better spirits ana acquitted
herself nobiy. with 3frs. Hissiuson rs
aceompanisv-
The whole entertainments. though short.
wss q credit II anyoae. ard Airs. Mccoy
can well feel pfoaa of her pupils. wha
size snch good exhibitors of their musI-
cal talent Two beactiruI boauets we're
presented u Kiss smyshe during the pre-
gram.
ATessrs. William Summons ana James
81 Clark Of Great Send kan are n
the city On business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01

Pat aivcr has OPENED a fne chin par
Tor on West FIRST street. in Franks oss
stand The rpoHns have been neviy pa
peref aud entirety new farriiare rgt IN
and the place preenfr n Verv nice aa-
pearancs. u Nll - under ere narae q
the Mexican ehui cafe far fhe Dressaf.
Sr. oliver has rad Considerable szpsr-
lencs lu ere business
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
EIGHT MARRIAGE LICENSES
Issued by Probate Judge Wilson Yes
terdaV

tS1N$N ~ S61SN 'sEt~~ff -
terday.
Sixteen people will begin the new year
by getting married. Yesterday the pro-
bate judge issued eight marriage licenses.
But one couple wanted to be married
at the time. and as the judge was not
on hand they decided TO wait until today
and begin their married life with the
new year. The marriage licenses issued
yesterday were as follows:
Waitman High. Wichita; Cora Wilson,
Wichita
John Anderson. Maize; Rebecca Rush.
Maize.
Ellsworth Ransom. wichita; Mabel
Glenn. Eureka.
]. H. AIisseldine Wichita May Bryant,
Wichita
William Coburn. Wichita: Mary wohler.
Wichita
D. W. Brewer. Valley Center; lille
Anderson, Valley Center.
John Alden. Wichita; DolHe schnitzler,
Wichita.
Fred Meadow. Newton; Verne Jaskman,
Savonburg
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
> OLD YEAR FEAST
Mrs simmons serves Midnight
oyster 1.nncHeon-

Last night Sheri6 and Mrs. {. ~. sim
mons entertained the court house and
JAN employees Wit ma me cyster luncheon
rs a farewell feast 10 the old year. It
Is Mrs. simmons who Knows how 10 sex
up a function of this biad Tor she was
born in old Kentucky and knows bow 20
extend hospitality. The tables were load
ed down with fine things. chocolate cake.
sponge cake. jcssios. oysters. osansos. 4p-
plaes. bananas and the finest coffee and
cream one could wish 10 taste Squire
Marshal Beldon told reporter 1ir the
Eagle in confidence that Airs. Simmon s
feasr reminded him of the good old DAYS
of half century ago when women knew
how to spread and supply "A table III for
the gods
After the supper the men sat in the
fail Office. smoked their cigars ana tola
stories of the early days on tie plains
when they used 10 shoot huGal7es. and
waited for the new year. when they went
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
In OIden lines

People overlooked the Importance Of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with trancient action, but now
that it is generally known that Syrup of
Figs will permanently overcome habituaI
constipation, well-informed people viii
not buy ether laxatives, which act for a
time, but finally injure the system. Buy
the genuine, mado by the California Wig
Syrup Co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
COMING on A SPECIAL CAR


Owing to the great demand to hear
Sousa's great opera "El Captain" and
not to lose the chance to give the theatre
goers CT Wichita what they want, Man
ager Toler has secured the Grau company
for matinee on Tuesday. January :. and
in order to bring them here IN time to get
up their big production. he has arranged
for special train which viii arrive at
a. m. This viii be one great day. Matt
nee ''El CAPTAIN" Night, Wang" two
Of the biggest successes on record.
Unlike the civil war. the recent passage
at arms with Spain was not productive
of any new song destined TO live. the
gallant soldiers and sailors OF the Unit
ed States forces apparently being Wen
contented with the two ready-made war
tunes that seemed TO fit every occasion
Before every sllirmish or battle our boys
sang with the fire spirit Of prophecy
There VIII Be a Hot Time in the Old
Town and each successive victory was
made complete to the stirring strains Of
Sousa's stars and Stripes Forever" and
his great "EI Captain" march. both Of
which are sung in the great opera of .EI
CAPTAIN"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
SUCCESS Is IMPROBABLE
SOrdica's Appearance ia Wichita
Not Very Likely

Orville Boyle is not very enthusiastic
over the probable success of his efforts
to get Nordica to come to Wichita. The
people are not responding very literally
Many people are telephoning in from
other towns. promising TO contribute, but
not enough to insure securing the singer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
WING. At TIE ToLER

There seems TO be an impression ont
among tneatrs-goers that an the good
seats are sold FOR Wang. ~ the Toler
January :. Manager Toler wishes TO an
nounce tat although there has been a
large advance sale for this attraction.
there are plenty OF good seats left and are
en- sale at the box Office
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01

Senator a'artrn ~ GsfhTfs. okiahornS.
while oomias frnu Topesa isrt sveriHr.
got or fhe panhasdis train a. se~tca
instead - - ire Glfhrle srafn. SRI vas
c1mreiia1 - rsnaaia sn F.ifh.ta af aixtf.
- - entsrrsiae3 ~ hfz % srfzes. rgl
p@ianeg flir mistake vac nst srftaes.
for while here Senator Merton fagsf
carload - aFaies uhfet - HH tax e
Cnfhrie vffh him
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01

out with their shotguns and proclaimed
that 1901 had been swallowed up in the
great gulf of the ages. Those present, be-
sides the ladies. were Sheriff Simmons.
Dick Dodds, Eli Benton. Squire Beldon
and his son, Nightwatchman Brown, Mr..
Dadisman and a reporter for the Eagle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-01
OIL s

PILES
on SUNDAY. January :. We VIII publish
p the EsEie haif page al Cor Drs- Eick-
& Niczers. ire Pie SPECIALISTS u
troubled w.sh ans disease 81 the reetuu.
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Little Margaret and velma Mckinley


William Collier. the successful com edian,
has methods which are distincly his cwn.
He does not try to make people laugh
by the sweat of his brow He is funny
without tumbling about the focr or even
raising his voice. Moreover he did very
clever thing last season when he found
himself in need OF a new play. 4 great
many actors under similar circumstances
apply to the nearest undertaken for
good farcial piece, but Mr.. Collier is
enough of a humorist himself to reJlize
that only a real numorist can write gen.
timely humorous piece. Something else,
he knew besides, and that was the differ
ence between being n genuine hum orist
and a purveyor Of humor. Bringing all
this together, he approached Augustus
Thomas, who is q natural bern humorist,
and secured from him "On the Quiet
a comedy which is as fully as clever as
any of the French farces of the best man
ufacture, and at the same time clean,
a quality which suits the American taste.
Mr. Collier presented "OE the Quiet at
the Madison Square theatre for six
months last season, the play being the
one distinct comedy success of the year.
1t will be a theatrical event Of a great
deal of interest when Mr.. Collier pre-
sents ION the Quiet" in this city. The
date is announced for Wednesday, jan
uary s.