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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
FINE FUTURE FOR MELONS
King Of Producers says Record VIII
be Broken.

Guthrie. @. T.. May 6.-The State Cap
ital says: w H Merten, the most ex-
tensive shipper of fruits and melons
in, the southwest. stated yesterday to
the State Capital man. that never in
the history Of the territory has the pros
pect been so favorable for reeord-break-
ing crops. Last year out of Guthrie
AIr Merten handled over one thousand
cars Of melons and fruits and from the
present outlook VIII double the amount
az business this year.
He says: There are two hundred
acres in melons in the vicinity Of Guth-
rie this year. ard as many more in the
territory tributary 10 this city The en-
tire crop from these lands will be han
dled at Guthrie. and / believe the great
est amount Of melons ever seen in Okla
homa wiz be the result
The plants look better than I have
ever seen them at this time Of the year.
and unlike in other years at this time
the plants are strong. vigorous and are
branching out in a very encouraging
manner. I never in my life saw better
prospects. There are Z great many
acres in mclons along the eastern Ok
lahoma lines. VIII have buyers look
ing after these, too.
" Relative TO She fruits. I will say
the same as regarding the melons:
have never seen better prospects. The
outlook is very hatter.ng and I expect
the greatest yield ever known in the
territory. This IS true Of all fruits.
cxcpDt the strawberries which were
killed in great quantities by the dry
weather of the winter. There viii be
peaches. pears. cherries. plums. black
berries and raspberries. as never be
fore known iH Oklahoma and in addition
[ see where some OF the fruit men are
experimenting with bananas. II there
is ar3thing oklahoma cannot grow.
would like for sorae one to cite me"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
CURED BY
White Ribbon Remedy
Can be Given in Glass Ct Water.
Tea or Coffee. Without Pa.
Iient's Knc,ylsdoe

White Ribbon Remedy VIII cure or de-
strot the diseased appetite sor aIcebclf-
st.ionlants. whether the patient = a con-
!. LS0 ihcbElStt., tirp.er. socsaf
crinker or ururkard Tnlnossss,ia -
anyone 70 have an appetite fo- aIcrh1Iic
1qGors after using White Ribbon Reiuag5s--
ENDORSED BY Members CT W. c. =. b.
slrs- Moore. Press Superintendent of
Nonan's Christian TeTnrerarce T--i~r
venture California. writes II raw
tsSa,G v hste Ribbon Remedy on ver- .7h
Sllia4&e crsaSards. aud the cures have
ceen NAM. n many cases tas Remedy
VAS gsven secretly ] cheerfuily reerr-5-
,selia ana lncorsc White Ribbon R.srss5,
members of car Enion are deiIchsas =
ina ? practical and economical t-e7f
Esat 70 aid Is n our Temperance rrarsr =
airs "a a Cowsn. cf the grcuas7's
S4asistisn Ten nperauce Tnicn states- u
SHoN of 50 macy people redeemed fr-~
&c c.t-Se cf drink hl the Whsrc Ribbon
s1ve K a trlaI-
Druggists or BY raH. 81 Trial rackace
-Fee y writing or ealiioy On MRS \ "
AJN NSEND ffor years Secretary - fhe
W oFs,a rs Christian Temperance T-nlen3.
rs FREMONT ST. BOSTON. MASS. sod
n wichita ns- Hooking Moore Drug Co.
&c z, Douglas avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
EXPRESSED AN OPINION
Frank Ellis seeks to Avoid Penalty
Of ssfS Crime

Guthrie, 0. T.. May e.-The attorneys
for Frank Ellis. who was convicted Of
the murder of Ferris Clayton in Judge
Burwelrs court have fled evidence
against some of the jurors, alleging that
they expressed an opinion in the case
before beinS selected on the jury. Ellis
has not been sentenced. and IS now con
1ned in the county Jail judge Burwell
viii hold court here il a short time and
viii either sentence Ellis to the peniten-
tiary for life or grant new trial. in
the event that Judge BurweH does not
allow the motion for a new trial bat SEN
tences Ellis. his attorneys VIII carry the
case to the supreme court.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
JOE WlSBY HOT
Guthrie Democrats SiandereI the
Gentleman

Guthrie. o. T.. May 6--After the Enid
convention, when the Logan county del
egation returned home. the story went
around that Joe Wisby was responsible
for the defeat of Edgar Jones and had he
played square with the delegation Jones
would have been nominated. The story
finally got around 10 Wisby, and he
started out 10 find where it came from.
Every member of the delegation was APP
preached. but of course knew nothing of
the matter. Wisby is on the war path
now. and when the proper time comes VIII
so after some Of the fellows who were ON
that delegation. with a sharp stick.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
GUTHRIE RESTING EASY
People Now Believe That Dennis
VIII Get Public Rnisding.

Guthrie. Q. 7. Nay "a private telo-
gram received from Delegate Dennis r
Flynn yesterday 10 the public building
for Guthrie. announces that in his be-
lief the bill will become q law and that
Guthrie VIII get her building in due course
OF time Il was feared that perhaps
something would arise whereby Guthrie
would be taken from the list. bat this
condition. II it ever existed. has been
overcome by the hard work OF 1lr Flynn.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
W. NJ. PANC0AST
F. E. GILLETTE
j. K. BEAUCAMP
Above Gentlemen TO be Ap-
pointed Judges Today,
STATEHOOD GOES OVER
Owing to Death of Mr.. Salmon
of New Jersey.

Washington, May 6.-GspeciaD-Tomor-
row, in all probability. the president viii
send 10 the senate. 10 be associate JUS
tees of Oklahoma supreme court the
following names: Frank e. Gillette. El
Reno; W. NJ. Pancoast Perry; James
X Beauchamp. Enid. There is little
doubt that Gillette and Paacoast will
be nominated. and it is extremely prob
able that Beauehamp will go in at the
same time.
Statehood went over today on account
OF the death of Representative Salmon
OF New Jersey. The order continues to-
morrow, however, and the b.n may be
disposed of before adjournment tomor-
row afternoon. The bill viii probably
be passed by the house
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
BRIDGES WASHED OUT
High Water in the Neighborhood CT
saltwater Does Great Damaqe.

Saltwater 0. T., May Numerous cul-
verts and bridges in Oklahoma have been
washed out by the heavy rain of the past
three days The rain here stopped last
night. after having fallen necessarily since
Sunday afternoon. The precipitation at
that time IS estimated at five inches.
But little damage TO crops viii result.
At Ripley, Oklahoma, the high water has
destroyed two wagon bridges across the
Cimarron river and the streets were food
ed until the water in the stores was foot
deep. The grade Of the Eastern Oklaho-
ma railway now building from Ripley 10
Cushing, has been damaged badly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
WOOD TURNED TO STONE
Queer Specimens Found OF the This
tie Farm Near Cushing.

Cushing. O. T, May 6.-The Independ-
ent reports queer story as follows:
"Petridcd wood and other petrifactions
are very abundant on the Dobson and
Rice farms, three miles west of town.
Pieces of trees which have turned to stone
that weigh q ton are very common. while
some OF the smaller pieces of timber are
very odd. Some of the specimens resem-
lle pieces of old rotten rails, while sew
eral little round chunks are nearly COW
cred with knots. Similar wood, turned to
stone. is very plentiful on the old Thistle
farm, in north Cimarron township. Other
strange things are on the above men
toned farms worthy of the careful in
srectiCn by minerologists and geologists.H
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

seveateen-year-oid s.rl 81 Attloa. who
was violeatiy insane Ar Law took her
to Ossawatorle over q late train iast
night. 2 he st-l WIS 81 dangcrors that her
hands vere encased IN "a leathar etote.
sheriff Law stated THAI her insaaits was
the result Of criminal operation per-
formed % an Institution 90 kaoses CIV.
The girl is an osphan ara has aeen iglug
with her stcpfather. Mrs. LAW assisted
her husband ia caring Yer the rigl
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
REVEALS A eREAr sgcREr.

It is often asked how SUCH startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected Icy DR.. Kings New Discovery
Tor Consumption. Here's the secret 1t
cuts ont the phIegm and germ-infected
mucus, aad lets the nfe-giving oxygen
enrich and vitalize the blood. It heals
the iaGamed. coueh-worn throat and
lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs
soon yield TO Or. K-1g's New Discovery.
the most infallibie remedy for all Throat
snd Lang diseases. Guaranteed bottles
5oc and Slol Gehring's Pharmacy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
THEY WON NOMINATIONS
John Sterling Wins Out in the New
Blconinaton District

Alliance. Ohio, May 6-The Eighteenth
district Republican convention today re-
nominated r.. W. Taylor by acciama-
tion.
bloomington. III, Nav 6.-John 4. Star-
IiHg of Bloom!ngton was nominated to-
day by the Republican convention of the
new Seventeenth district.
Cleveland Ohio May 6.-J. A. Beidler
was renominated today by the gwenti-
eth district Republican convention.
Washington. Iowa. Nay 6.-Thomas ID.
Hendees was renominated today by The
Republican convention Of the First dis
trict
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
Mass Meeting GATED ~ G.utarie.

Guthrie. O. T.. May s-The president
and secretary of the Guthrie Cemmerclal
club have called Q mass meeting o. cus,s-
re citizens for WEDNESDAY night ~
IRE signing up 60 she contract with the
Katr people to bl.i3 taeir main lire fr-.n
sfere-s Z T. % this place End I'm
Guthris On - Tire southwest 7 s antici-
patc5 that this VII afe one = thz biggest
railroad meetings 4 tha year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

GnfhFie. q T. May e.-sfcvernor Fer
scsoa has hoce@ed q regu.sitiou lssael
- ,ae governor II Missouri Tor the re-
tarn z Jack wilson &c that state. where
n is wanted loT grand larceny. wilson
is under arrest At Il Reno. A. A. sous
ey Is named as The ageat of the state
n the matter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

Gathrie. o. T. Kay s-As seoa ss
harlzo-ne cottage can be completed n
th5s city Tor hls family. Capt-in G. =
Hurt chief oiers = tAe I'u.tsd si1fas
naarshais office. N.n move here frm
Perry Captain hart reef -tiy pzrctaeta
iots ia ths cl.g a11 E.i have one 8f re
Gres- cottages o- sTuzs avenre
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
COURT HAD TO ADJURN
High n ateP Steps the Mills eF Justice
II Pavvhuska and Taioga,

Guthrie, 0. T., May 6.-The river today
reached the highest point. although as
get the water has not commenced to
rccede- At Perkins the iron bridge over
the Cimarrcn was carried away and all
along the rivers men have been engaged
again ali Gay in attempts 20 save the
property of railroads. on account of
the high water in the Cimarron and
Washita it has been necessary to ad-
journ court at both Pawhuska and Ia
loga. In many Instances the rivers have
flooded the bottom farms. overfowing
crops and doing great damage.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
MURDER AT BLAIR
Baby Drowned in Pond 10 Cover
Wcrnan's Crime

Hobart. O. T. hay e.-Cne Of the most
iuhuman murders known fn this country
was discovered al Blat- IT seems that
Martin, living four mles wert q Blair
and then left FOR Arkansas or parts IN
known Upon the birth q The ehad
April = It vas taken by It's mother and
her brother-ia-Iaw. John wsl6en. u a
ponG near by ana drowned. The murder
has JUST come 20 light
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
Eonrre.sn,rr, saI-nnn Il nnah

Norristowr. \. J.. May C.-Representa-
tive j. : Salmon of the Fourth district
of New Jersey died suddenly today at
his home ia BoonJoa. Apoplexy was the
cause of desth- lie was Sc years Of age
ara was serving his second tc1n In con-
sress as q Democrat = widow TWO sons
and a daughter survive kim.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
THOSE HORNED RABBITS
1t Es Thought They fzave Leprosy
nrd are Dangcrous.

Cushing. .. r. May 6.-The Indepeno-
ent discussing the horned rabbits near
here. says: The so-caned horned rabbits
with warty eXcrcssences over their eyes
noses and ears. which first were noticed
In South Cimarron township two years
ago. ere wretched and laughter-creating
animals. Some Of the people there say
that those afflicted and deformed cotton
tails have sort of leprosy. and that their
flesh is unwholesorne for man and beast
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
Poee Was Greatly Distressed.

Rome. May 6.-The pope was greatly
distressed when informed,of the death Of
Archbishop Corrigan Of New York. his
holiness had been constant inquirer for
news throughout the archbishop's Illness.
sending Saily messages 10 the American
college for Information regarding the
sick pre,ates condition.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
STAND Ike A STONE Wall.

Between your children ard the tortures
Of itching ana burning eczema. -scaldhead
or other skin diseases Hove why, by US
ing Bucdens Arnica save, carths great
est healer Quickest cure for Ulcers.
Fever Sores. salt Rheum cuts Burns or
Bruises. InfaHhie for Plies 25c at Geh-
rings Pharmacy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
0N ChuRCH- -l0T
x. e. sauIsey EapiRin~ Building or
Unitarian Church on sidewalk

The Cni,agian church at the corner 81
Topeka avenue and Central avenue IS
being buit partially over the cement
walk on Topeka avenue. 1Fhu aaksd
about the matter yesterday r. s. ssuksy.
one of the trustees os the church. said.
"Whel the city engineer surveyed the
lot fer as ue found 'hat lhe sidewalk eA-
tended ONTO the church iot Rather ihan
bui!d.tho church soo close O. lhe residence
on the eest. we decided to hlll1 "a about
nfleen Inches ou tho sidewalk 10 90
this 1t is not necessary 20 trcspass On
the city property. after thc churca is
built we wll widen tae Sidewalk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
FoR sElNINe TnE FIsHEs


! Wo Nen hTe NTrcsteu DI TIC Lta9ue
al Pratt.
\ gentleman from Pratt yesterday vas
in the city aad said that two men have
been arrested and nncd $50 apiece Tor
violating the same laws Of the stass.
They scins5 for nsh ana were causht
through me efforts ~ the League. War
gen a. R stockor. Of thls city, IS very
proud of tne work the League So doing
Tor he realizss that they have been agt-
ing and in those thingH for whleh tney
are organized Dir stocker elii yerirr-
day that q warFant would D. eotteH ost
for VIM McMCiurs. who is charges wfh
killing Uiover. and 80 violating taa oa.i-
nance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
SUICIDE
MRS. CARDWELL OF WEATHER.
FORD TAKES STRYCHNiNE.
Her Husband Had Just Returned
From a Visit.

Weatherford. O. r. May 6-Mrs. ".
D. Cardweli. wife Of the ex-probate judge
CT Washita county, attempted suicide to-
day by taking strychnine. She viii die.
Her husband had just returned from a
ten days absence. Judge Cardwen is
prominent in politics in Oklahoma. The
cause for the suicide is suspected bat IN
known.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

Guthrie, @. T. Eay 6-Charios Mo-
Carty. arrested q few days ago fer biting
,1e ear of jean Corey wkile engaged IN
q roaeh aad tcm5le aeht has been
bound ever 70 the srane 5ary in the
sum ct S1 Owing ~ rhe fact shat
NeCarly could rot ssve bond. he vas
placed in The county saH
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

Santa Fe X. Is. May e.-Reports con
unue 10 come in that thousands of sheen
are dying 81 every part q the territory
on accopnt of TIE d~outh. which has been
rnorokoH since tAs latter part II March.
The number Of lambs saved VII be only
Is per cent. acliEs: 81 per cent lsst year
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
Second Kings, Fourth Chapter, Tenth

If you read this verse you will hrd
The basis for the little story printed in
the FOur-Tracl News for May. which Is
entitled The Prophets Chamber"
The Four-Track News viii be sent free
to any address in the United States for
one year for so cents; single copies. five
cents. Address Geo. II. Daniels, pub
Usher. Grand Central Station, New York
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
u n . ST - o1E1..
''s':'''' ! &1zazZz-
USE or METHODIST CHURCH
Rendered 20 Friends s.niver4ity tzen-
sor. Or Einr..nnInlrreaae s.erEl.on.

Tho official board II the First Method
ist church has decided 70 tender 70 rhe
senior class Of the Friends university
the use of She church for the baccalaur-
cate services or Sunday. 5une Rev
T n. Lynch. pasfor - the First r. =.
church, win preach are rcrmou.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

Guthrie. 0. T. May G.-An examina-
tion VIII be held at different places in
the territory on the 26th for conductors
and instructors IN normal Institutes The
following places have been designated for
the examinations: Alva. Watonga. Law
ton, Mangum. Kingfsher. Oklahoma
City. TecGmseh Newkirk. Guthrie
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

Guthrie O. T. Ea~ s-vr s Ca1aer
f. erecting 2 building Is the side e she
Okla hotsi which wsH - c1znecsel s4Eh
that hostslry- Thls ~ii sise ne koiei
aeariy hundred guest Eoozz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07
GIRL VIOLENTLY INSANE

Pftiabfe Scene Witnessed az the Mis-
souri Pacific Depot Last Night
a pitahie scene uas Witnesred at the
Missouri Pacife depot. last niEht V-hea
Sheriff Robert Law. - Harper c9gutg
led into the 6eTot Miss Blanche Mason.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

~ caUccfeTe.
T- rive cs1: Passage saesss fsf sa sr1.srz ss-ss
Ths Fsr.y sssis. soy ssnss ssnsslas s1ssy sea,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-05-07

Insurance Supt. Illinois.
THOs. II. WAGNER
Insurance Supt. Missouri
W. Y. CHURCH.
Insurance S1nt Kansas
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-05-28
|. |. PEACOCK CO., NINTH and KING STREETS.

his desk, sickened him. what
need is rest, y he concluded. I've
needed it all this time, but didn't
realize it until just now.
"And so, said Georgia Nellis as
she famed herself with big sun
hat and gazed calmly upon the young
man who had seated himself at her
feet. "you forsook that wonderful
inspiration Of yours for the uncer-
tain delights OF this absurd little
out-oi- the way summer resort"
n did not forsake the inspiration,
said Forces, 1T forsook me-"
And he told her.
I'm fact" he said when the dis
NAL story was flushed. 81 reached
the conclusion that overestimated
the value of my Imagination. 1t was
not as supposed. the source Of my
inspiration. Within the last two
weeks l have come to know just what
just who, Is that source
Georgia, striving to adjust her
thought TO his changed attitude.
found his me aniug made star,iugly
clear when his hand closed over
hers in au ardent pressure.
Il cant write any more, l can't
live any more, il you are away from
me. Georgia, be pursued. rapidly.
"You know the answer l want,
dear, Can you give it," ,.
swell" said Georgia, demurely.
OF courss, II the fate Of that book
hangs on my decision l have no
choice but to make II favor able.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-05-28
WHEN IMAGINA-
" TI0N FAILED.
BY ANGELA MORGAN.

The friends of Wallace Forbes
were inclined to doubt his assertion
that he had never been in love when
they read the exquisite portrayal OF
that sumblime passion in his latest
novel
at issurely impossible they do.
clared, "for a writer to so truthfully
depict the divine emorti0n unless he
himself has felt its influenced.
Thereupon Forbes, with an indul-
gently superior smile, proceeded to
enlighten their dense ignorance.
'"The real artist" he explained,
''loes not need the inspiration OF
personal experience in order that he
may successfully portray human
emotion. His imagination supplies
that inspiration. Through its me-
dunn he puts himself in touch with
every phase of feeling know to man
kind. He hates without hating, On.
wien but envies not despairs yet
does not despair. - ...-
For this reason he may love-love
rapturously,\ intently-eve1 though
IN actual life 10 may ,bavs found no
one WHO inspires in him any such su-
preme devotion.
Georgia Nellis, who had long grown
accustomed to the self sufficient quail.
ity OF Forbes theories, smiled her
instrutablc smile at the repetition Of
this most familiar statement.
"Wbat wonderful possession
such on imagination" she remarked.
Forbes glanced at her quickly. In
spite Ct the good comradship between
them he never could feel quite sure
Of Gcorgla's meanings when she spoke
until he had caughta glimse OF her
face. Even then he was sometimes
doubtful.
Just now his swift suspicion OF
lurking satcas,n .inh toue changed
ito puzzled uncertainty as he met The
inscrutable smile.
The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-05-28
Hurd's Bill Paid

In the afternoon session OF the
Levy Court yesterday the bill If Solo.
man P. Hurd for SIS was paid. George
w. Duncan disputed the bill.
Commissioner Chandler advocated
the payment of a bill presented by
John Rogers, janitor at the Court
House. for 81 for additional help en-.
gagged to clean the Court House.
Chairman Willitts inquired whether
the janitor had engaged the addition.
al help, and Mr.. Chandler said he
had. He said the Court House was
in an llnsanitary condition when Jan.
itor Rogers was appointed, and 1t was
necessary to cleanse the building
thoroughly.
There is tendency in this court
to criticize me, said Mr.. Chandler.
"Other members Of the court have
ordered work done in this Court
House and l have never objected.
would not put my name to this bill
unless was satisfied that it was right
and proper. II any member OF the
court objects to this bill, l will pay it
out OF my own pocket. " The bill was
approved, and the understanding 10
that Janitor Rogers is to have no ad.
ditionai help In the future.
Franklin X. Wells submitted to
the court plans for three different
styles Of bridges for Burris run in
Christiana hundred, including a sub
stantial stone and brick arch bridge.
The details Of them were explained
by Mr.. Wells. The bridge would
cost about 81, 500, and bids will have
10 be advertised for.