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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-22
CAPITAL CUT OFF
Severe sleet Storm Knooks Wires Out
af Mashinafon.

severe citrt olCFWl NNcCFa Wits OsA
AZ Washington.
Washington. Feb IA severe sleet
storm struck Washingto- today. ard to-
nieht the capital is absolutely eur ef
lrom al telegraphic or telephone csu-
necuon north OF Baltimore and is cern-
PEELED a. depend on uncertain wires 20
Richmond and Atlanta for reaching 'he
country az large. Aside from damage %
wires. however. the storm did ne injury.
the sleet not being heavy enough % D.
much harm 20 trees. TIE storm came
from the south and in trsveiiag norih. the
rain turned into sleet ard Snow - o.
struck the colder iatitIdes- u s. saii q
the weather bureau THAT s. wil r-s-h ffe
New England coast sunday morning aad
v-iu make s. Necessary for shipping 20 As
hy. Clearirg weather 81 expected -
washington ard vicinity tomorrow
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m'BRIAN AT NEW DESK
Judge From Blaine County Begins His
Work Under Ferguson.

Work Under FERGUSON.
Guthrie, o. T., Feb. 21.-C. a. McBrain.
secretary TO Governor Ferguson. arrived
in the city last night from Watoaga and
assumed his duties today in the COVER
nor's Office. Mr.. McBrain resigned as
probate judge Of Blaine county and viii
move his family to this city within a few
months. The new secretary comes to
Guthrie IS highly recommended and as
he is well known in Guthrie. his duties
vii not be as hard at the start as they
would were he a comparatively new man
to the territory.
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FRED WENNER WORSE
Condition of oklahoman Is Very Bad
at Kansas CITY

Guthrie. o. T, Feb. 2l.-A telegram re-
ceived late this afternoon from Kansas
City states that Fred 1. Wenner's con
dition is very serious, and that he is
worse than he has been at any time while
there. Mr. Wenner left here some days
ago for Kansas City 10 have an operation
performed IN q hospital in that city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-22
MILLIONS PUT TO WORK.

The wonderful activity of the new CEN
tury is shown by an enormous demand for
the world 5 best vorkers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills. For Constipation, Sick Head
ache, Biliousness, or any trouble of
Stomach. Liver or Kidneys they're IN
rivaled. Only PC at Gehring's pharmacy.
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an Excellent Coordination

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
<YEUc OF Tres, manufactured by tee
CaLIFOREIA FIG SYRUP Co, illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa'
tize principles Of plants kr0wn to be
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nispeling Gods, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly AMI enabling one
80 overcome habitual constipation per-
maaentlv. It's perfect freedom FROM
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process OF manufacturing figS
sre ased. as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF tn.
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oTIer aromatic plants, by method
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Co. only. In order TO get its beneficial
effects and 20 avoid limitations, please
remember the full nameof the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
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SAN 4RANcIsCo, CAL.
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TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS.
Therehv NTaking springer f:randpa.

LaXative BrOmO-Qulnlne removes the
cause. E. W. Groves signature on every
box.
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AT DRUGGISTS.

AT DRUGGISTS.
The FIvecsn Package enough ordinary ocesslon
The Family Bottle sixty contains supply fee
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-22

Take tie best when you need medicine.
Hoods Sarsapariua is the best medicine
money can buy.
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Ne = ses-l yea I -i.ils to'ssy . So "a.
SCOTT EowSE ~ Psasl ssssss. SS~Y York
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

by every department of our delightful
school. We feel, like the Apostle of
old. that it is, indeed, good to be there.
The Ladies' Aid of Kenton, will hold
''box social at the home of Mrs.
Frank Johns, on next Wednesday
evening. This is not especially a
young peoples social, but those who
have taken unto themselves husbands
and wives, are also invited. The en-
tire community is going to forego all
formality or precedent, and go in on
that date for an evening of old fash
ioned fun. Come and help us enjoy it.
All eyes at this time, are turned to-
ward certain locality in our town. 1t
is long past moving time, but there is
suppressed commotiOn going on in
this locality. = Some quiet moving and
making room, and too, one of our most
popular young men, has been missing
for the past few days. We begin now
to watch the arrival of all down trains
with peculiar interest, and also tC
look far up the road to the north, fol
that is the direction he was going
when last seen. Everything now
seems in readiness, and we are nov
awaiting developments.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
lie kent His Leg.

Twelve years ago j. W. Sullivan, OF
Hartford, Conn, scratched his leg
with a rusty wire. inflammation and
blood poisoning set in. For two years
he suffered intensely. Then the best
doctors urged amputation, "but," he
writes, 81 used one bottle of Electric
Bitters and u boxes of Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve and my leg was sound anC
we'll as ever" For Eruptions, Eczems
letter, Salt Rheum. Sores and al
blood disorders Electric Bitters has nc
rival on earth. Try them. Benton n
Weldon, Smyrna; J. S. & W. Lattmus,
Townsend, will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Only so cents.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
KENTON.
Annual Election of the Kenton M. E. Sun-
day School Officers Happenings
and Personal Mention.

Special Correspondence to the TIMES.
KENToN, April 8th:-Our roads have
begun to dry up some, and in addition
to this many of the deep holes and ruts
have been looked after by the over
seers, and now we feel more safe as we
drive at night.
If it continues to rain, it will be some
time before our far mers will be able to
work their land. At this writing, we
are passing through heavy northeas-
ter, and no one can tell where the end
is.
KentOn Sunday School ElectiOu-K enton
Sunday School was organized last Sun
day morning. Mr.. Gamaliel Garrison
was unanimously elected superinten-
dent, and Mr.. E. Downs and Mrs. Es-
ther NOVEL;, we're elected his assis-
tants. Miss Emma Attix was elected
secretary, and Mr.. William Dunlop
was elected treasurer. Misses. Kate
and Ida Downs respectively W ere elec-
ted organists. Miss Ida Downs was
elected superintendent of the Home
Department; Miss Emma Attix was
elected superintendent of the Cradle
Roll, and Master Rowland Taylor wa:
elected Librarian. Mr.. Garrison ap
pointed as teachers, Messrs. d. S
Clark and G.. r. Ellis. Mrs. Esthel
Novel;, Mrs. G. p. Downs, Mrs. G. r
Ellis, Miss Edith Downs, Miss Adj
Slaughter, and Miss Ida Downs. Tn,
entire school is splendidly equippe,
for the years work. Never did tn
harvest seem so ripe; and never wa
there more life and energy exhibited
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
A 80 Day SPECIAL CLEARANCE SALE
at the HALL Store.

IS pairs White Blankets at less
than factory prices.
IS beautiful Comforts. Soft and
Downy, IS to SI.75 worth 81 25 to
81. so.
Ladies and Gents underwear at
35c worth SOC.
Ladies and Gents underwear at
I9c worth 25c.
Our entire stock of Black, Stapel
Colors and Fancy dress goods
marked at unheard of prices-they
must go.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
CLAYTON DEPARTMENT,

:. nj; u; L; IL. Mason is our authorized agent
crlptlons and receives monies on old Al
news items left with him will receive proper
stoentlon; Subscribe now; only 81. 90 a
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
Tuesday, April s, 1902

Last week specials continued
this week.
You can get a loaf of the best
entire Wheat Bread free at our store
this week.
Stop in and find out how to do it
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Francis Lattomus is mentioned as a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tlon for the Legislature from Apo
quinimink hundred.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Our Remnant Counter is filled
with attractions: Muslils, Innings,
Dress Goods, &c.
ShOnC Every pair of heavy
"~0' weight shoes is mark
ed at price that says "they must
60" Our Bargain Shoe tables are
rehlled each day with Men 5, Ladies
and Children's Shoes at prices never
before heard of in this community.
200 pairs Ladies' Storm Rubbers
at 25c.
IS pairs Mems Boots at Cost.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Frederick Frankenburg has gone to
New Castle where he is employed as
head baker by John M. Valette.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
TELEPHONES.

We predict the day when nearly
every private house will have a
phone and all the shopping will be
done in that way. We encourage
phone orders as the quicker and
more economical method of doing
business.
1t only remains for some bright
mind to invent some method by
which samples may be shown over
wire. You may feel perfectly safe
in leaving your order with us by
phone, we aim to give all such
orders our special attention.
Both Phones 3S6.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

The Bible Glass of Trinity Church
mas discontinued its meetings until
next fall.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

While coupling cars at Thurlow, Pa,
Monday A. G. Brown, formerly of
this town, met with painful accident
by having his hand caught. His
thumb was badly mashed and he was
taken to Wilmington for medical at
tention.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church
will give a supper at the residence of
Mrs. L. N. Mills this evening. The
proceeds are for the purpose of rails
ing money for Parish House.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
NOTICE.

The Clayton Savings and Loan Associa-
ton will issue New Series of Shares known
as the Seventeenth Series, first payment to
be made April Sth. For further informa-
ton apply to
425 JOSEPH S1IITHERS, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

PersOnal-B. Frank VanWinkle of
Salisbury, Nd, spent Sunday with
his parents. s.-Mr. and Mrs. w. H.
Tunis, ,Jr., spent Sunday with friends
in Wilmington.-F. Charles Lee Compel
spent Sunday in Krrkwood. Mrs. w.
r. Keys and Miss Edna Sevil have re-
turned home from their visit with
friends in Philadelphia Miss Flora
Hollett is spending a few days with
friends near Kirkwood.- Mr.. and Mrs.
E. r. Sipple spent Sunday in George
town, Delaware. e.-Mr. and Mrs. Char
les Boggs of Wilmington, spent Sunday
with relatives in town. Mr.. H. N.
Sevil spent Sunday in Wilmington.
Mr.. John r. Ennis and Mr.. Arthur
Matthews spent Sunday with Mr.. anc
Mrs. Clarence Marin of near Clayton
Mrs Clarence Marin of near Clayton
spent Easter with her parents, Mr.. anS
Mrs. Samuel s. Ennis of Philadelphia
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

A Democratic club was or ganized
here last Wednesday night in Wright's
Hall, large number were in attend
ance. After the club is thoroughly
organized, weekly meetings will be
held and the members will also be ad-
dressed by prominent speakers
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

The pulpit of Ewell's NJ. P. Church
was filed last Sunday by Rev. G.. F.
Faring in the absence of Pastor H. L.
Schlincke. The latter, who is attend
ing the annual conference at Centre.
vile. Md, reports the parsonage debt
of $167 paid and the collection of the
church for the conference year
81, ,567.71.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Franklin Duane, assistant engineer
for the Delaware division of the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
Railroad Company, has been promoted
to the same position for the Marylan d
division, with headquarters in Will
mington. Mr.. Duane is succeeded at
Clayton by Gamble S. Latrobe.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09
CLAYTON.

Items OF Interest Cleaned From the DOlngs
Ia and About Town:
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Many more fruit trees are being
planted in this section this season than
for several years past. Several of our
farmers are starting new peach and
pear orchards and the future for fruit
here seems very promising.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Mrs. William H. Jackson was burn
ed to death at her country home in
Magnolia, Thursday. Mr.. Jackson
had gone out, and his wife began to
prepare CRATE fire. In some way the
flames caught her clothing. Mrs.
Jackson rushed outdoors, and her hus-
band, looking up from his task, saw
her rushing frantically about the yard.
He started at full speed, but his foot
steps carried him all too slow, for the
clothing was burned from his wife be-
fore his very eyes when he had almost
reached her. She lay writhing in
agony, Notwithstanding the efforts
made to relieve her, and death came to
her relief at 10. 90 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

John Rose and Jackson Poor of
Harrington, two boys in the act of
runaway to the city, were apprehended
at Clayton Monday by Constable Wood
and held until Mrs. Rose the boys
mother, came for them.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Byrd's NJ. E. Chapel Rev. P. P.
Gains pastor, will have their quarterly
meeting Sunday next at 10 o'clock.
Rev. E. G. Gains of Seaford, will
preach the sermon in the afternoon at
3 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

The band of st. Joseph's Industrial
School has returned from a trip to
Philadelphia. While away it also stop
ped in Wilmington where the boys
were we'll received. 1t numbered 25
pieces.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

A play entitled 'Sunbonnets" for the
benefit of the Ladies Aid Society, NJ.
E. Church, will be held in the Opera
House, st. Joseph's Industrial School,
on Friday evening April 18th. Adults
25c. children 15c.
Smyrna times., 1902-04-09

Frederick Frankenburg has gone to
New Castle where he is employed as
head baker by John M. Valette.
Francis Lattomus is mentioned as a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tlon for the Legislature from Apo
quinimink hundred.
The Ladies' Guild of Trinity Church
will give supper at the residence of
Mrs. 1. N. Mills this evening. The
proceeds are for the purpose of rails
ing money for Parish House.
While coupling cars at Thurlow, Pa,
Monday A. G. Brown, formerly of
this town, met with painful accident
by having his hand caught. His
thumb was badly mashed and he was
taken to Wilmington for medical at
tention.
John Rose and Jackson Poor of
Harrington, two boys in the act of
runaway to the city, were apprehended
at Clayton Monday by Constable Wood
and held until Mrs. Rose the boys
mother, came for them.
A play entitled ''Sunbonnets" for the
benefit of the Ladies Aid Society, NJ.
E. Church, will be held in the Opera
House, st. Joseph's Industrial School,
on Friday evening April 18th. Adults
25c. children 15c.
The band of st. Joseph's Industrial
School has returned from a trip to
Philadelphia. While away it also stop
ped in Wilmington where the boys
were well received. 1t numbered 25
pieces.
Byrd's NJ. E. Chapel Rev. P. P.
Gains pastor, will have their quarterly
meeting Sunday next at 10 o'clock.
Rev. E. G. Gains of Seaford, will
preach the sermon in the afternoon at
o'clock.
Many more fruit trees are being
planted in this section this season than
for several years past. Several of our
FARMERS are starting new peach and
pear orchards and the future for fruit
here seems very promising.
A Democratic club was or ganized
here last Wednesday night in Wright's
Hall, large number were in attend
ance. After the club is thoroughly
organized, weekly meetings will be
held and the members will also be ad-
dressed by prominent speakers
Franklin Duane, assistant engineer
for the Delaware division of the Phila
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimor,
Railroad Company, has been promoted
to the same position for the Marylan
division, with headquarters in Viii
mington. Mr.. Duane is succeeded a
Clayton by Gamble S. Latrobe.
The pulpit of Ewell's NJ. P. Churcl
was filed last Sunday by Rev. G.. F
Faring in the absence of Pastor H. L
Schlincke. The latter, who is attend
ing the annual conference at Centre
vile, Md, reports the parsonage deb
of $167 paid and the collection of tn,
church for the conference year
$1,567.71.
Mrs. William II. Jackson was burr
ed to death at her country home i
Magnolia, Thursday. Mr.. Jackso
had gone out, and his wife began t
prepare CRATE fire. In some way IL
flames caught her clothing. Mr.
Jackson rushed outdoors, and her hu
band, looking up from his task, sa
her rushing frantically about the var,
He started at full speed, but his foo
steps carried him all too slow, for Il
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
SHORT LOCAL MENTION.


Il Il
.:..:.:....
If you want nice roast Of beef,
lamb or pork go to the City Market
You can get the best Of native beef
at the lowest prices at the City
Market.
Rev. P. F. Marion will say Mass
in St. Anthony's Catholic Church on
Sunday next at TO- 80 a. III.
If you need any Terra Gotta thin
bles or Flue Pipe you can get them OF
|. T.. Ham1in at City Market
There will be an ice cream social
given under the auspices Of the Y. p.
S. c. E., at Kings Daughters Hall
Tuesday evening April IS, for the
benefit Of the organ fund Of the Con-
gregational Church Cream and cake
I5c.
At the Baptist church Sunday
morning at 1890 o'clock, Rev. John
Lewis, pastor, will preach from the
subject "Glorifying God By Living
and By Dying" Bible School II:45
a. M; preaching, 8 P. 1n., "By the
Graceg7f i God ! am What Am, !"
Prayer service Wednesday 7:3op. m.
At the Congregational church Sun
day morning at 1890 the pastor DR..
Mente, will use for his sermon the
text found in Nehemiah 2-I7, and IN
the evening at he will speak from the
text found in John II-2o. Other
services as usual, and for the Thurs
day evening prayer at JAS the topic
..Sowing the Seed" found in Feel.
11-6 will be used.
When it comes to house building
P, K. Mclean and A. 0. Mosher are
hustlers. They have just completed
+. e. Matherson's house, and the
entire wood work, inside and out
was done within fourteen days after
thev took the contract, aud there
we're only two men helping them on
the work. Messrs Mel can and Mosher
will also have charge of the erection OF
Mrs. Shay's cottage, plans for which
were shown us Yesterday, and we
predict the work will be rapidly pushed
to completion.
We have not had anything in thu
way of a snake story for few weeks,
but lust to relieve the monotony of
these miserable April winds, Henry
Clarke comes to the front with a
dangerous looking adder about SO
long ------Wh1ch II the
proper scale to the inch IS ap lied would
make his snakeship about "3 feet and
II inches in length. He killed him,
and said his spreading capacity was
something imense, about in pro-
portion to the length Of the whip
snake he once took the life of-said
snake barely being able to "nose the
ground" when held up at arms
length. The absence Of snake stories
is due to the fact that our snakt-
editor has not been attending to busi-
ness lately, but as hehas been pron1is
ed an increase of salary he intends
to do better.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
Good First Mortgage Loan

If you have money you want to loan at
Six per cent. on security as good as Gov
ernment Bonds, and very much safer than
any Savings Bank in the United States,
call on the undersigned who, for a small
consideration, can place you in a position
to secure first mortgages on good real es-
tate that the mortgage and notes only rep
resent fourth to one-half their real
valuation. JUNGE " BEEN.
Southern Pines, n. G.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-04-11
Eicns and PuIlets
INIAYtNG CONDITION
FOR Sale!

The undersigned offers his whole
flock of over one hundred White Leg
horns, Brown Leghorrs Barred Ply
mouth Rocks and White Wyandottes
for sale. Will sell in quantities to
suit purchasers. ]. c. STANLEY.
Twin Cottage, Maine Avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-27

to hear all a1put tiIa great #dHar9i.
This WaXwarE, 'foHI eonlnu,d
Was H4at!e after photographs takea III
the tt..Ie
This Was sHeh a pa;Pab!e lie that
found it difficult to retain my gravity
When Farra@ut WAS tNen. lone. isba
te&raHl!y was unknown. Besides. ,lit
uniform WAS tiIen very different. But
these tact% had 80 effect en- tha Gir
Ne one would suppose, said Ton.
that tue .sec;;t navai hero eea'd !IIa "
been Saeh a miserable looking spo..i
tnen cf 4qlHauity ia his "afA Gays
I.col; al tiE;lt nose. did yoa ever *,
suyA a tru-osc's::
ii t.:::lG be was NoeE handsome.
s:J.d ~ ri 70 ller maid intii4Haa:Ig.
t.oo It's !t:.l>= Hi4 eu0a@h for q
Ne. H. 4saefs. .%fsl his ;IleN q GOV
IT ti,1. oU3fftr Geek ct a iille Of b,tttie
S4:in
y lts @irl tossed hel' heed AID turned
'.el' i:.,.!, eli Tie >ige@t.tr. Low ever
relaill5.. laE gravity | dou't know. |
rem, lg4lser at fplt :. horror Of laugh.
H.. ~. il would have revealed 9 terri
biz, slight upon the young Girl. hat
:sItVHuN Maa enough of tie joke and
wisile: that Tom would g. away and
tie girl would pass Oh without Know
ine low We had fucled her When she
lo0l.rt. away fer Il moment. gave Tom
aN ;,rpe;lin. look, which he understood
ana Grew hiS friend TO another curl
ositv
.AS soon as they had gone the girl
entered lpDn an animated dialogue
with her '4aid in which he former did
nearly ali 'Ae talking
"'Tha>t ,nen ought to he ashamed Of!
Themselves TO talk thar way. We've
t.enn >1HdNlng about Admiral Farrasut
IT scheol. and it's u disrespect to
speak ~ oven about his wax figure. /
think he Wss lovely
My. heart melted more and more to
my charming defender, and ! was he,
coming drradfuiiy ashamed of my de
celtion The maintaining of fixed
position W;s tiresolne. hut won!d
rather die than reveal myself.
".l don't see the girl remarked
how it is possible to make wax look SO
liftliile See the color in the cheeks.
the veins Those ewes can't be glass. |
wonder if lie is a wax figure after all.
at this juncture a fly lighted Oh my
nose and made MY position ntOlerahlc
The girl came very near and examined
me critically Then she raised her taper
finger and touched NE Oh the cheek
This was too much | broke into Il
smile and said as krdiy aS could:
'MHGemoiseile. you Gave made
mistake
.,Oh. goody gracious" she %assa-,,
drawing away RS troin relhGt iron
Il wuU.G iiave Hp@'@giz"d. bat slit
turned Ht!d ran AWAY Is fast rs si'
could 20, followed al hel maud
sAnd 1nt second time you net
asked thn dinner guest.
'H}h. that WAS three Years later iii
bah on beard th" fiagship Size 70, o.
niZ, me and laughed at the in''iGcn
l fell in love viii! her aud We VIZ
married Bu, there's noth:n: frr,
about that" + 4 M1ftNIsi