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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
DRIVING HEM TO Wall
Ghanee TeleSraphs Concerning Fight
With the MOrOs.


Washington. April 22.-Adjutant Gen
eral Corbin this afternoon made public
the following telegram received late in
the day from General Charee. The small
words left out by General ChaGee are
supplied;
Manila. April 22-Adjutant General,
Washington: With reference to my tele-
gram 18th and yours 21st: When at Ma
tabang l authorized Baldwin 10 continue
clearing tran toward the lake. II not op-
posed. but he was not to move in force
until the expedition was fully prepared,
y hich 1 expected to accomplish by the
18th. Upon the 18th he pushed his advance
camp eight miles out. with orders 10
clear the blockaded trail and halt when
T. reached sufficient water. which was
not found until the second crossing Of the
Malilang river where il issues from Lake
Dapao. The advance consisted Of one
battalion Twenty-seventh infantry, un-
der Major Scott. He reached Dapao
without opposition. but found the trail
badly DISTRACTED by fallen timber Bald
win arrived at the same place on the
neon Of the % the with Moore's battalion
and mountain battery. IN order 10 find
defensive camp and grazing north of him
he sent forward Moores battalion. with
one gun. Moore was fired on from the
hills ia front and TO the left He re-
turned the fire. but did not advance.
Baldwin brought forward the rest OF the
battery and three infantry companies and
drove of the ASA lants firing q distance
Of 100 10 go yards, excellent firing hy
battery. enemy driven two miles and
scattered. no casualties To oar troops.
seven Moro bodies found opposing Moore
from Pineilas Village. whose fort is 10
sight flying red flag. Yesterday morn
ius delegation arrived A. Baldwin camp
from Geneasit. making absolute suauia-
SION TO United States authority under
terms ~ my proclamation. Yesterday
morning there was an affair ~ Few
minutes with Si.ltan of Fuala1's uer
who attempted TO reoccupy gre1uiz
cleared Che day before end tner were
foTcihiv dispersed Baldwin sass bs uec-
esssrv reduce fort az Pulas y b coo-
tinpes hostile. before passing g. Aittufe
~ np. -Ea feet Davis says Pc hss or-
dgred Baldwin not % assault orT fo-t
az occupy hostile places untl ths tR
reesSs time expire which Base ers-tea
IRE Moros 81 surrender mDrlersrs
Iu order te expedite recrs re- FestH-
lev was sent So once s. Davis -@l
hs him ls m He hiss ordered Bsi-
vIn 20 abstain stsair-eiE lron
aggressive E--are rlent a1f g. fer1-
s-g vs fal- friendly eeHffrf~
v-llislr4u au a- re wA
.- 90 Wladww ru - tn
81 seurs Hst. er5sre- ir r
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
mar Trnder. stnmn Act

Any merchant can take the extra per
cent which the traders stamp men gel
and buy stock of pinch-back jewelry.
seconds in glassware and queensware,
single plated silverware, dollar clocks.
ana give to their customers who VIII
buy given amount of goods, ard any
JOB printing Office viii print them enough
tickets to supply the whole town for
one dollar and a half. Why undertake to
make your customers support an insu-
tuition OF that kind extra? If the scheme
is legitimate one, why did the mer-
chants of Atchison. after the got in
weighed into it, shortly afterward dis
covering their mistake. meet and agree
to repudiate their contracts with the
stamp men, which they did and the
stamp act in Atchison closed?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
MEETING OF CITY TEACHERS
Last Meeting of Year Was Full OF
Life aud Interest

Tho teachers of the city schools met in
the high school last Saturday. This was
the last general meeting for this year and
the program fun of life and interest, con-
cluded an interesting and beneficial series.
The paper read by Miss Dickinson at
the last meeting, The Basis for Promo
tions, was very fully discussed, many
opinions being expressed upon the point
whether pupils should be denied promo
ton on account OF bad behavior.
Miss Dryden read an excellent paper on
How Much English Grammer is Neces-
sary in the Study Of Latin"
Superintendent knight announced the
principals meeting for Monday. April q.
al 4:15, when full instructions would be
given for the closing work Of the year.
Indigestion is the direct cause Of disease
that kills thousands of persons annually.
Stop the trouble at the start with a little
Prickly Ash Bitters; it strengthens the
stomach and aids digestion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
CONSOLIDATED.

Gentry Bros famous trained animal
shows, which are Vel and favorably
known in this city. having exhibited here
many times, are headed this way again.
and their multitude of patrons VIII. no
doubt, be glad to learn OF the permanent
consolidation of Gentry Bros famous
Shows.
The performance presented this year is
a double one necessitating the use Of
two fold as many animals as have ever
been seen with these popular shows. The
program is made up of all new acts and
features, the majority of which. have
never been seen before. The combined
street parades of the united shows makes
a sight doubly worth seeing.
The date of exhibition is announced for
Thursday. April "a, afternoon and even
ing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
EXAMINATIONS FOR DIPLOMAS
From County schools VIII be Held
NcNf eafurdaY

The last series CT examinations for
county diplomas VIII be held on Saturday,
April &c, at the following places:
Goddard. Cheney. Viola, Anness, Andaie.
Clearwater. Furley, Pleasant Valley, Dist.
s., and Wichita.
Examinations viii be given in reading,
writing, photography, geography ana
physiology The teachers examination
Will be held in the Lewis academy, April
20. beginning 7:30 a. m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23

end then began looking for Troutman. H
.ve'nu lnat enc man nad Deen IA ms E
several times up 10 the middle of Fcbru
airy and had gone to Hot Springs, Leaving
his wife and family on the farm IN But
Ter county. There the man seemed I
have vanished but last week the detec
tives found him and arrested him. He Wi
be brought back to Butler county fol
trial, as the sheriff OF that county has
a warrant for his arrest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
LAST SCHOOL VISITATION
Committee of Board OF Education Is
Milking Tnur Of CITY

H. N. Grafton, Rodolph Hatfield and
DR.. Levi Horner, who are on the commit
tee on visitation of the board of educa-
ton, began the last tour of inspection for
the year yesterday morning and visited
the Webster, Emerson and one-half OF
the Carleton schools. Today they ex-
pect to visit those schools in the south
part of the citV
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
IN TWENTY-FIVE DAYS
Life Insurance Was Paid BIZ knights
of -Iaccabees

of daccabees.
Jesse Leland. record keeper Of the local
tent Knights of the Maccabees, yester-
Gay received a check for $1,000 in payment
Of the insurance policy held in that or
der By Ernest Rembeck, who died April !.
The local tent Of the AIaccabees are
working for the fine prize offered by the
supreme lodge for the tent that secures
the greatest number of life benefit mem
bers of the order by the first of July,
The supreme tent has offered prize Of Il
fine degree team outfit to the te-.t that
secures one hundred or more members
between Agril 1 and July ]. and the local
organization is working hard 10 win this
prize, and the present indications are
that they viii lie successful AS they have
initiated a large number OF new members
since the prize was offered The supreme
tent has also offered a number of prizes
u individual members who secure Tho
greatest number OF life members, and a
great many of the members Of the local
lodge are working for these prizes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
CITY IN BRIEF.

Mrs Ney Schultz is quite III at 40
South Main street
Miss Winifred WooIard is confined to
her home on acco1nt of sickness.
Mrs. c. Sommers of Fort Scott is Wis
itng her son. J. n. Sommers, at 347
North Topeka avenue.
Mrs. 0. c. Taisey and wife of Cald-
well, Kan. who have been here for a
week left for their home yesterday.
David J. Jones of Vice O. T., and
Julia a. Struthcrs Of Clearwater were
granted a marriage license yesterday.
Mrs. Margaret Lee loft yesterday after
noon for Haysville to visit her son and
daughter and other friends for a few
days.
W. NJ Tapp left for Portland, Ore, yes
terday. His family viii remain here for
| a few weeks before joining him in their
new home.
Miss Emma Snyder will return from
her visit 10 Enid, O. T.. and visit few
days in Wichita, and viii then leave for
her future home a. Jones City, o. T.
T. II. Adams and wife who were re-
ported missing on the ill-fated steamboat.
that burned last Sunday morning. near
Cairo III. were cousins of Mr.. and Mrs
W. c. Richards Of this city.
The young people of the Reformed
church and their friends win be enter
tanned this evening at the home of Mr..
Carl Gehring. S39 South Topeka avenue
The young people have undertaken to
make some silk portieres and have quite
a quantity of silk gathered together
They expect 10 work on the portieres
besides having a good time.
Rev. Eugenia f. St. John. a national
evangelist OF the w. C T. L, will hold
a series of meetings in this city. On
Wednesday, April q, in the First Pres
byterian church, at o'clock o. m; in
the evening at 7:30 at the same place:
Thursday at p. m. at temperance head
quarters. Sedgwick block: at $50 p. m.
at Friends University, West Side
Judge L. Z Harvey Of the city court left
yesterday for a few days visit with rels-
tlVes IN Lynn county Kansas He ap-
pointed Joe Brubacher Judge of the city
court pro TEN and ali OF the business of
the court that requires a judges atten-
ton viii be taken care of by AIr. Rrll-
hacher- There are no cases on the dock
e. until next Monday. when the Judge
viii return, but there are times when
Judge is needed on some important mat
ter.
Purify the blood and r,ft the ex-s+e-,, y,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
MONUMENT FOR TROUT
WOOdmen of the World VIII UnveiI
One at the Grave

J. ". Kaiser Camp No. 6. Modern Wood
men Of the World, will unveil a monu-
ment at the grave of the late Geo w
Trout, in accordance with the custom Of
the order, OF erecting a monument at the
grave Of all deceased members Mrs.
Trout selected the design and the monu-
merit is now being made.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
DEATH RATE is
1866 PER 1000
But 440 People Died in Wich-
tia During Past Year,
321 BIRTHS REPORTED
Board of Health Makes Its
Annual Report to the Council,

DR.. D. E. DeRoss. secretary of the
board Of health. mad his annual report
TO the city council Monday night He
reports that during the year ending
March 81. there were 40 deaths from all
rauses in this city ana during that time
there were but ss1 btrThs reported The
death rate Of this city for the past year
Is 1856 per thousand.
OF the number Of deaths in this city
there were 228 male white persons and 1S4
females and eighteen male colored per
sons and ten females. OF the births there
were a total of 163 mades and 15s females
and Of these there were 16l white males
and Isl females reported, while but two
colored male and one coIored female chill
dren were reported to the board of
health during the entire year.
The board of health recommended that
the city pass an ordinance requiring the
doctors TO report all births 10 the board.
At present this is not done and the num-
her Of births would be greatly increased
IT the doctors reported each one. De-
cembcr was the banner month for births.
sixty-seven children being born in that
month and in August forty-fve persons
died
The following are the causes of death
and the number who succumbed to the
different causes:
Acc.deatal-KilIed by railroad cars. 10:
electric cars, ]; gun shot, i; drowned g.
carcolic acid, cyonide Of potassium, J.
burned. 5, narcOsis. ]; asphyNia, /, fan, q;
luH. j.; horse. !; scalding. /; exposure and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
WHEN REUBEN {

WHEN REUBEN COMES TO TOWN
Expectancy Of genial stage fun and
frfvolity has a good basic playground in
the announcement that the newest and
most successful musical comedy of the
season, when Reuben Comes to Town"
viii be the attration at the Crawford the
alter soon. 1t is described as a comedy
that is funny enough TO be successful,
even without the charming musical set
ting that Herman Perlet has provided
for it. Besides handsome scenery. beau
tiful costumes and novel stage effects,
the managers, Messrs. Morris & Hall,
have selected a company not only Of
unusual talent and ability to make fun,
but the score and more of young women
have already established a reputation as
being the prettiest of any organization
in the theatrical business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23

several papers in Kansas that he had at
tackled, in a talk with personal friend.
the present city administration in Wich-
tia Governor Stanley said: THAT IS
the cheapest. the very cheapest, sort OF
an invention. never said anything OF
the Kind
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
Wichita and Western.


No. AZ, Pratt & Eeinglnan Pas
senger, except sunday ..........u % u
No. 40. Pratt and Kirguau ac-
com. Tuesday. Thursday and
Saturday --......................... 20 p n
Leave.
No 81 kinGgnal and Pratt Pas
sengsr. except sunday --........ 3 is p N
No 432, kingman and Pratt Ac-
com, Monday Wednesday and
Friday ....... ................... I5pr IT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
EIGHT COYOTE PUPS
Were Brought to County Clerk From
Rockford Township.

Max Weir of Rockford township yester-
day brought to the court house eight coy
ote pups about three weeks old He had
found the home of the wolves about eight
miles northeast of AIulVane and had spent
considerable time digging out the hole
and was rewarded with finding eight
pups. He captured them all alive aad
brought them TO the court house anu
claimed his bounty. The little coyotes
,t-nrn Irillt.d
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
Frisco System.
EAsT-BoUND

Leaves Daily
II. Louis < IT. Smith Express. 10 L- E "a
WESf-BCUND.
Arrives Dairy
Kansas & Colorado Mali and TX. 5 So p 10
Meteor s....--.-..-.... -.-....... ... Is "A q,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
Total -. ~ 36 8 8 l537 80 3 4e29 90
TRANSPORTATION "a CORPSES.

tA-A-Nent N'iN i "a 4 ANf-N w LIN soC-fH-
Number Of bodies received for inter
mcnt from elsewhere .................
Number Of bodies shipped FOR inteS.
ment TO other places ................. u
Number cf bodies received from else
where and shipped for interment TO
other places OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -.....
Number OF bodies disintered and ship
ped Tor iuterment TO other places -.
-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
22:zI.IlzA;IN0F:S

| suffered from a difficulty
about breathing, a sort of breath
lessness which was very distress
ing. Il was always worse on just
rising. | thought these spells pro-
ceeded from something wrong
with the heart, but | believe now
it is connected with the stomach,
for | find Ripans Tabules do me
good, and my breathing is better
already. | do not have that mis-
cradle, depressed feeling and can
eat and sleep well.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
A DOLLS HOr-Sr

Manager Martling has only one attTac-
ton to offer at the Crawford this week
and this one should reap a harvest be
cause there viii be nothing in the way
for an entire week and then again be-
cause good things as a rule draw well.
The attraction will be that dainty come
dienne, in Henrik lbsens famous master
piece, a Dolls House" and VIII be
seen at matinee and evening Miss
ThrOpp has been appearing for the pres
ent season as Nora, a part that fits her
like a glove and a number OF critics
who have national reputation have
styled her Americas erea test exponent
of Ibsen. Miss ThrOpp possesses a strong
individuality and her stage manners aid
her in making what is probably the
greatest Nora the world has ever seen.
She is surrounded by very carefully
selected company the play is adequately
staged and the production throughout
is certainly high class in the minutest
detail
Many so-called ''bitters" are not medi-
cines. but simply liquids disguised. so as
to evade the law Prickly Ash Bitters is
not one of this class. It is strictly med
icine. acting primarily on the kidneys
liver and bowels. and for the dangerous
diseases that attack these organs it is
remedy of the first grade. There is moth
ing Objectionable in its taste. it has an
agreeable flavor ard is acceptable TO the
most delicate stomach.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
Gard of Thanks.

To our many friends who assisted US
during the sickness and death OF our
dear departed mother. we extend our
kindest regards. with that evident graf
itude and pleasure which may encourage
their continuance.
Mr. T. 3. SWEENEY,
A NJ. SUTTON.
SAN SPRAGTE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23

Purify the blood and put the system in
order for summer work by using at this
time a short course Of Prickly Ash Bit
tiers; It is the greatest blood purifier on
earth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
ADDITION TO LAUNDRY
John l. Wiedman VIII Spend 81 500
on TTunToxamanf

John l. Weideman has let the contrac.
for the building Of n 65-foot addition 20
the building on South Emporia avenue
occupied by the Crystal Steam laundry
The addition will be twenty-five feet wide
and will be an extension OF the laundry,
room. II VIII be one-story in height ana
Will cost 2 bout $3.50
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
RAILROADTlME TABLES
MIsscuri Paeiae Rallway.


Leave D1iiy
Nansas City * Chicago Ex. III - n
\. {. Colorado K California Ex.. 2 S. n
" ~ e.issASton Accommodation ...--.. s IS p N
caldwell Accommodation $3.50 I5 e IN
X 9 & Chicago Exprcss ......... 10 S p n,
Arrives Daily
FA'lls--fso4e E-NrgCSS ..---..-......-f0 o. 4 =,
1-4Sle"oou brunch Accom- .... 5 60 p IA
Leave Daily.
@liu4ll-e Express -.--.-..... .-... s - n n
OStahono ard Texas ExprCss . S. a n
oklahoma Day Excre 50 1900. : 81 \ m
NJ Wellington -SccC nulodatlon .S - "a ~
SSi.iNsli Accommodation ..-... f5 a re-
.SNeS A-Ni,-se> > ~ o. u 4
t-ISleWooc Branch Accom- ...... . Is n
Daily except SUNDAY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-23
chicsso, Rock Island and Pacific

Leave Daily.
No !. Texas Vestihuled Ex.... TDonm
70 :. Texas Fast Express ...... s. a IN
NO 81, Daily ENcert sunday .... 10 p n,
EAST BOUND
- leave Daily.
No :. Chicago Nestibuled Ex.... . A. & m e.
10 = "a Z. amt Eastern FIX. 9 a5 . IN
NO 50. Daily ESceut sunday .....I S IN
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-31

\ scientific writer In American Mcdl.
cine pays II glowing tribute to the hair.
hin. He finds that Il Is of almost in.
estimable value To the surgeon, who
can use II ITO pin bandages, to remove
foreign bodies from any natural pass
age, rs curette for scraping away soft
material, to compress II blood vessel In
controlling hcmorrhage, and to close
wound" In addition TO these uses,
the gentleman has used the halrpin to
probe wounds ana 10 wire bones to-
gether in cases of fracture. Hut 1t II
not Ia surgery only that the harpln i
useful. II may take the place of n
suspender button or help out when an
| automobile breaks down, Perhaps IL
| tive has been held together, NJ Il pinch,
by a halrpin, and we are not surprised
that the writer for American Medicine
suggests that it would always he well
for man to carry supply OF hairpins IN
| his pocket. Such a practice would un'
doubtedly have important advantages
but there Is "A better and mere pleasant
plan. II II could be so arranged that a
man might always have at least one
| companionable lady near him the hign
est usefulness of the halrpin might be
developed. Men are, after all, but
bunglers when they endeayor to uss
this delicate instrument For the best
results from the halrpin, therefore, II
Is cheerfully recommended that the
lady be taken along.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-05-31

III MS llilllltHlile tHlNlhlgll HeHtS. 'dn
undoubtedly secure the nomination In
the district In question. He would
make an able and useful member of the
upper house of the Legislature.
An English writer has found In the
latest statistics of the British Census
Office much food for comment on early
marriages and the conditions under
which they are made The figures are
rather imposing. but IL they should
tend to excite some alarm In conscrra'
tive students of sociology. n compari-
son with those of a few years ago
may somewhat allay II. In 1874 1t was
noted that In London. out Of every
1000 welded couples. there were 81
husbands and 22I wives under their
majority: but there was n gradual de.
crease of proportion thereafter. aud I'D
1895 1t was. us to the first item. -
and fraction to 1000. and as to the
second. 49, to 1000. To-day. from the
standpoint of the social conservative.
the outlook Is yet more cheerful. there
being only ~ husbands and 100 wives
In each 1000 couples who are under
age. or course. the question suggested
10y these bald figures Is entirely rcia'
tive one. AS climate makes legitimate
difference of morals. 50 economic ana
educat ional conditions make very
great difference In the eXpedicncy nj
marriage. The trouble with the many
marriages of persons who are not yet
legally men AMI women. In u great hive
of contrasting misery and prosperity
like London. Is that the precedent con.
| ditions In most of the eases are noe
! such rs to promote happiness In mar.
rage. The British writer, whether
| through the lack of gallantry towards
| women of which his nation Is accused
or through incXorable justice. for
which II also has some reputation. con-
cludes that the uniitness of the girl IN
most of the child marriages among the
poor II the chief cause of their failure.
OFTEN the child wife Is not more than
10 years old. She Is ignorant of any
OF the arts Of housewifcry and more
over IL averse To them. She Is unable
|
generally very squalid home provided
for her as attractive rs industry and
ncatness might make II. The boy hus
band naturally seeks cOmpanionshil
and excitement elsewhere. And Gsu
ally, where no family status has engcn
dered a restraining pride. they both 90
swiftly to the bad. Very early mar
rlages are. rs n rule. though not al
ways. to he deplored. But 1t Is not st
much because they are early that they
often result dlsastrously, pltiably c7cn
as II l. that the young man and young
woman or the boy AMI girl are In M
way capable of sustaining the RESPONSE
Utilities of the dual social state. Tha
unfortunate fact exists largely also ont
side of the ranks of poverty. Parents
do not prepare their children enoug!
for the common destiny of men dnt
| women. The choice of life mate Il
too often a matter of haphazard. no
even so we'll regulated as lOttcr.
drawing. And herein modern clvlllza
ton appears to be much AZ fault. There
Is no more important subject than hi
for our social refOrmers.