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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

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SsssS<'atsA ''sass4S only because his in
ventions were Of that
indefinite sort which are interesting in
the extreme. but which never seem to
be of any practical use.
His experiments. which were often
conducted before large and intelligent
audiences. were always successful and
as phenomenal and marvellous as those
of liquid air but absolutely useless.
But at last Ezra Miggs invented
something which he felt sure must be
a boon to all mankind from Indus to
the pole. and in the exuberance of his
Joy and satisfaction over his new
achievement he ran at once to the home
OF his fancee. Miss Mabel Hooper. to
describe the new invention to her ard
TO enjoy her loving and enthusiastic
congratulation: for as Miss Hooper was
a sympathetic young woman and had
never been engaged before she took a
deep and absorbing. if somewhat ig-
norant, interest in all Mr.. Miggs' In
ventions and looked upon her betrothed
as something better than Franklin
and a little wiser than a Lavoisier.
And so it happened that when Mr..
Miggs burst enthusiastically into her
presence exolaiming. My dear Mabel
I've invented a mitigator," she beamed
gladly and responded:
"oh, Ezra, I SO hoped you would"
You see, Mabel" he went on. the
usefulness Of an invention depends en-
tirely on the number Of people it AZ
feots. Now. is there any ore in the
whole world who is not affected by ex-
cessive heat or cold2"
no one" said Miss Mabel in a tone
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
Not In Sight.

Gertie (returned home)-Mrs. Jones
gave me q nice piece of cake.
Gertie's Mother-Did you ask for it?
Gertie-Yes.
Mother-And told you not to.
Gertfe-No, mamma. You told me
not to ask for anything I saw. didn't
see the cake. 1t was in the pantry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
Papa's Joke.

Il think it is so silly 10 see baby
biting his :oes." remarked the young
mother.
well, ] don't" spoke up the young
father. 1T shows that he is already
learning how TO be thrifty"
Thrifty"
yes. Isn't he making both ends
meet 2''
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
be Story Of Remarkable intention and What II Did

wall and placed IL. with the cooling ad-
justment still going. in his inside
breast pocket
The effect. though gradual began at
once, and after a few moments Mr.
Miggs could look calmly on while his
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
Tree nueIIers ON show.

There will be houses in the tops of
trees at the st. Louis exhibition next
summer They are intended for a tribe
as they do in the island of LuZon.
Houses of the type which Robinson
Crusoe built are found in several jun
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
Pick-A-5 Back.

Sometimes haby's a travc.S-
On 4 camel riding.
Sometimes she's a stately ship
Ger the ocean gliding.
Sometimes she's = royal queen
tSever such snothcr0
With a flower Scepie- fiEsS
Ruling ne and mother.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

I'VE INVENTED A MTTIGAToR,~
not beneitins mankind TO a vast an
incalculable exteatg'
You arer' said Miss Hooper as fer
vently as before And she gazed ador-
ingiy at her lover as though she would
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

A'-e-~-N-'A 4 ~ ~
Gained down to brisk breeze. and K
was simply a fresh. braeing winter day
Is Il warm enough asked M.
Migcs aExiously. We don't want 20
Overdo it end get July weather. you
know"
1T is fine" cried Miss Hooper. clap
ping her pretty hands. And & is 3us.
as like Il. But Miss Boynton IS 50
delicate and so afraid O, a chilli Sup
pose We let 1t &c; a triae warmer"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
THE MENaGERIE'S BILL.

1t was a small travelling menagerie
and consisted OF an elephant, two III
gers, two leoparsis, d hyena and a
cockatoo. While passing through a
flooded district the whole of the food
supply and the stabling accomrroda-
ton were lost in q swollen river. There
was no help for it for few days at
least. The proprietor saw that he
would have to house his scanty collec-
ton of animals and his colored attend
ant in the stables of the village inn On
his departure the landlord presented
his bill
To eatin' l Elifant with grass for
days OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES >. -
To eatin' Tigers with raw meat. 500
To eatin' Spotted Animals. 80
To eatin' that thing like a dorg as
yells murder ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20
To eatin that funny bird with a Jew
nose on Observation-Disclosures. 80
To eatin an drinkin' yerself an that
ole black man as never washes. 500
S3l-15
Please settle. for I've had enuf Of you all.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

Dear, dear. dear me-" said Master
Buckeyes, III there aren't two great
big mice on our bed. Oh, mamma,
please come and tell them to so away"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

AVID DAVIDSKY was envied
by nearly all the other fish ped
b dlers in the foreign quarter of
A the big city in which he lived
They trudged along on foot, showing
their push carts and bowling their
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

the funniest one, II must not has
more than nine strokes OF the pen.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25
An Appeal TO Mamma.

Please settle. for I'VE had enuf of you al
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-10-25

IRA MIGGS. as any
one might surmise
from his name, was
an inventor, and if his
name is unknown to
scientific fame it is
only because his in
The colored American., 1903-05-23
A LADY LEADS BAND
In the Social SWim.-Notes of the
GaietieS.-PerSonalS


Albany, N. Y, Special. Divine SER
vices were we'll attended at both Meth
odist and Baptist Churches Sunday
Madame Della Hunter, of Troy, the
faYorlte singer, visited Hamilton
Street Church. Mrs. Hammond ad-
dressed the congregation in behalf of
the True RefOrmers, and urged the
parents to send their children to the
Junior branch, called the Rosebuds.
1t is a worthy effort and should be
embraced. The Baptist Sunday after
noon meetings seem to be progressing.
A feature will be added in the way of
solos, ETC., hereafter. We regret to
announce the death of Howard Fer
men, after short illness. The funer-
al was held Sunday afternoon at the
residence of his sister, Mrs. George
Bruce, 172 Third Street
The Albany Household of Ruth held
their May Reception Wednesday even
ing. a short program was rendered,
and a pleasant evening was enjoyed
by all.
Cards are out announcing the Tenth
Anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Christie
pher Thomas, AZ Lafayette, on the 25th
of this month. The Ball given by the
Dining Car Association, at Bleeker
Hall, last Thursday evening, was a de-
c1ded success in every particular. The
orchestra was the best we have had in
this city for long time-in fact the
music SurpaSSeS our home bands, and
what makes us feel SO proud, it was
led by Miss H. L. AnderOn an accom-
plished VlOlinist, of New York City
This orchestra is well known in that
city as Miss Halle Anderson'S Or
chestra, and its perfectnesS and har-
mony cause it to be in constant de-,
m1n6 M ~ An6nPcnn &c
of the Association, and deserves great
credit for his successful management
George Lyttle acted as floor manager
assisted by Prof. ]. Milton Anderson,
OF Brooklyn, who has also a class in
that city. The grand march was a
very pretty affair led by the Prof and
charming young dame from Troy, as
that city was well represented, also
Schenectady and GloversvilIe The
costumes of the ladies were just fine,
and there were SO many attractive
ones that you would just inquire where
do they come from? The hall was en-
tirely too small, and we suggest to
this association if they repeat their
affair, larger hall will be necessary
Mr.. F. ID. Freeman, very influential
and energetic member in the capacity
of financial secretary, and Mr.. Edwin
Bird, treasurer. The catering was
served very creditably by Hyfon and
Thompson
Mrs. Lillian F. Shaw of Gloversville
was the guest of Miss Mamie Holmes
last week
Our little favOrite Willie Freeman.
spent three days visiting relatives in
CoXsackie. Walter Briggs was in town
Saturday on his way to New York.
MIR Nm (Hagnnnr of
The colored American., 1903-05-23

The pulpit of Plymouth Congrega-
tlonal Church, Brooklyn, N. Y, long
and ably occupied by the great Henry
Ward Beecfer, has returned to ITS first
love- Too much can not be said in
commendation of Rev. DR.. Hills, pas
tor of old Plymouth, on Sunday last,
In the stand taken by him for the
maintenance of manhood rights in all
parts of the United States. Plymouth
kept the anti-slavery fires burning un-
til its mighty cOnfiagration swept sla-
very from the land. But political
serfdom has taken the place of chattel
slavery, and DIR. Hills has kindled the
fires of freedom anew. May they
spread from ocean to ocean
The colored American., 1903-05-23

weekly paper in Trinidad, West
indies is publishing Booker t. Wash
irgton's book, up From Slavery" as
a serial.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Mr.. Joseph Park, who died few
fays ago at White Plains, N. Y, LEFT
T9I uVn 10 his cOlOred cOachman.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

"llhln the last twelve months col
olt oleu people in different parts, of the
1ounIry have contributed S1,169.14 to-
"'iuS the expenses of the Tuskegee
The colored American., 1903-05-23
Race GleaningS.

There are fifteen colored students
90 vale University this year.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Institute. This is the largest contri-
button made by cOlored people in any
one year of the history of the institu-
ton.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

There are ten coiored justices of the
uoara in office in Blaine county. Okla
bOma.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Race GleaningS.
There are fifteen colored students
-. vale UniVersi ity this year
There are ten coiored justices of the
80 in office in Blaine county, Okla
hOma.
Mr. Joseph Park. who died few
4aTs ago at White Plains, n. Y, left
G9G uya 10 his colOred cOachman.
weekly paper in Trinidad, West
Indies is publishing Booker t. Wash
irgton's book, up From Slavery" as
serial.
II is expected that Mr.. T. Thomas
Fortune Will start on his return trip
from The Philippine Islands early dur
mg the present month
If the agie-Washington episode
don't uaraIyse the Boston Guardian
man he is the toughest piece of white
leather in the Countrywide Pine
Bluff Weekly Herald.
The Bluff City News, of Memphis,
Tenn. made its first appearance on
Sunday, the Sd inst. 1t is devoted to
race interests and shows vigor and ca
pacity in it's treatment of them.
OF the desired $2,OO0.000 endow-
ment fund for the Tuskegee Institute,
DR.. Washington reports that $1,O1O,-
600 have already been given. The
amount includes Mr.. Carnagie's
princely gift.
Mr. Floyd DunstOn, of Los Angeles,
Cal, an unusually promising young
cOlOred man and a musical composer
of some note, has just died at Berlin,
Germany, where he was prosecuting
his musical studies.
Rev DR.. w. A. Credit, of Philadel-
phia, Pa, formerly pastor of the Be
rean Baptist Church, is winning high
praises from New England audiences
for his OratOrical abilities and ripe
scholarship.
The editor of The CoIured American
is indebted TO the Western World of
Oklahoma City, for the publication of
HIS cut ana some HaJterlnS comm entS
on his career as the father of the illus
trated cOlOred press.
Evidence accumulates that organ
lied union between the c. M e.
Church and the A. M. e. Zion Church
Will be cOnsummated in 1904. The
Central Georgia Conference of the
former church has just declared for it.
The salary of Hon. Charles N. Rob
Mson, superintendent of public docu-
ments State of New Jersey, has been
Increased, largely through the efforts
OF Governor Murphy.
The thirty-second annual commence
ment Of -AlcOrn A. & NJ. College, at
Nestside, Miss, was held May II,
1913, and an attractive program was
carried out. This is one of the many
me institutions in the South which
ue'ote special attention to Industrial
education.
me State Agricultural and Mechan-
zeal College at Greensboro, N. c.. is a
race Institution doing excellent serv-
Ne. Among its students is a young
man named e. Logan, who is making
name as an inventor of practical de-
lafn &c hi
The colored American., 1903-05-23

II is expected that Mr.. T. Thomas
Fortune Will start on his return trip
from The Philippine Islands early dur
inc the present month.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Mr.. VIM. Gainner, of 80 Orange St,
st. Albany, n. Y, would like to know
the address of Mr.. VIII Freeman, of
his city.
The competitive drill bctweer the NJ
Street High School and the Armstrone o
Manual Training School takes place at
athletic Park, 18th ano Florida Ave.
May 23rd. Everybody VIII be there.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

If the Washington episode
don't paralyse the Boston Guardian
man he is the toughest piece of white
leather in the country.-The Pine
Bluff Weekly Herald.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

III Rochester, N Y, "a few nights
ago largely attended mass meeting
vas heId 10 protest against race dis
n'aueHlSement in the South. The
ny u or the city and the venerable
%Hu huch-lOved Susan B. Anthony
5lIucipated and :pOke vigorously in
people
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Ihe State Agricultural and Mechan-
Ical College at Greensboro, N. c.. is a
race Institution doing excellent serv-
ice Among its students is a young
man named e. Logan, who is making
d name as an inventor of practical de-
wees. His latest is an ingenious bis
cult cutter.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

The editor of The COIured American
is indebted to the Western World of
Oklahoma City, for the publication of
his cut and some fiattering comments
on his career as the father of the illus
trated cOlOred press.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

The Bluff City News, of Memphis.
Tenn. made it's first appearance on
Sunday, the Sd inst. 1t is devoted to
race interests and shows Vigor and ca
pacitv in it's treatment of them.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

his musical studies.
Rev. DR.. w. A. Credit, of Philadel-
phia, Pa, formerly pastor of the Be
rean Baptist Church. is winning high
praises from New England audiences
for his OratOricaI abilities and ripe
scholarship.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
SAY HEBREWS ARE NOT
UNPOPULAR IN LONDON.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London, Nov. H.-(Copyright. 1903.)-'Is
the Hebrew unpopular in London?" is the
title Of symposium which a weekly jour-
nal has been conducting here, and the
answers to which are supplied by Sir Philip
Magnus and Mr.. Stuart Samuel. NJ. p,
both of whom are themselves Hebrews.
Sir Philip thinks the Hebrews are un-
popular to some extent. but that this is
largely due to the Establishments reserve
and distrust Of foreigners. Sir Philip adds
that Hebrews who have lived here long
enough become Jewish Englishmen" and
are not unpopular.
There are" he writes. popular He
brews in parliament. in the service and In
literary, science and bohemian clubs-in-
deed in every walk of life. They all are
very much on trial and some too much in
evidence. They are marked men and
the poorest among the poor. the richest
among the rich. the most undesirable
among the undesirable, the most pushing
manly faults Of manner. and follow low from.
enforced self-consciousness. When they
are best known they are most respected"
Mr.. Stuart Samuel writes:
II think there is no dislike for Hebrews
in England. AmcnE working classes there
is strong partiaiity for them owing to
their kindness and sympathy. though the
unsuccessful are prone to find them the
substitute ready at hand to account for
the results Of their own incapaclty and
inebrlty. In the upper rank Of society
there is great ignorance Of the domestic
side Of the Hebrews. Few know Of their
home life. but those who do are their fast
friends. 1t Is not easy to become int
mate with Hebrews, who are highly In
telligent, well-informed and conscientious,
and care only to associate with those on
their own plane.
Money lenders are never admitted to
Hebrew society"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
SUPREME OFFICERS EXAMINE
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS BOOKS.
Accounts Are Found In Good Shape
and Meeting Adjourns After s
Making SuEEestions.

The semiannual meeting Of the supreme
ca, which has been in session for three
days at the national offices of the associa-
tion in the Mermod-Jaccard building. ad-
journed yesterday evening after an ex-
animation of the books and vouchers of
the secretary and treasurer. AL accounts
were found in good shape.
The officers attended the months mind
mass for Archbishop Kain. who was su-
preme spiritual director Of the associa-
to succeed Archbishop katn in that ca.
pacity. Both Archbishop Glennon and
Archbishop Harty attended meetings of
the supreme officers.
The affairs of the organization were
found to be in excellent shape. 1t has a
membership of 2, 600 and reserve fund OF
more than S750,000 invested in United
States and other bonds.
Whether the rate OF assessment should
be raised was discussed. This meeting
had no power to act in this matter, but
makes its recommendation to the Supreme
Grand Council which meets next May.
The officers in attendance were: Arch
bishop J. ]: Glennon OF st. Louis. su-
preme spiritual adviser: Doctor Felix
dent. Hubert F. Croghan Of Providence;
r. l., supreme vice president; Gerard
Reiter of St Louis, supreme secretary;
Joseph C. Carroll of st. Louis. supreme
treasurer; Joseph P. McGinn of Louisville,
supreme trustee: Michael Quinn of Brook
nan of Indianapolis. supreme medical ex-
aminer, and Joseph Berning Of Ctncin.
natl. editor of the Catholic Knights of
America Journal.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
Lille Miers's Career Startles the
Police of London, Where
She Is Finally Caught.
HER RECORD OF ONE YEAR.
Stole Three Hundred and Twenty
Six Articles of Value From
Shops and Stores in
Twelve Months.

HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London, Nov. A.-(Copyright. 53.)-ln
the dull records of week of small events.
Miss Lille Miers shines like fiery comet.
How to make fl,000 year was the prob
lem set for herself by this attractive.
young looking woman. 1t was solved by
her in n clever fashion. which, however,
had the demerit of bringing her into the
dock Of the Court of London Sessions.
Lille was arrested on the prosaic charge
of shop-lifting. but her scale of operations
was not that of the ordinary vulgar thief.
During the current year she had annexed
10 rings. 10 watches. 142 charms. pins.
so brooches. IA bracelets, 13 neck chains,
20 pencil cases, u purses. 16 scent bottles,
button hooks, fountain pens and
umbrellas.
Bond street was her favorite hunting
ground, and she inspired confidence by
driving up to shops and selecting expen-
sive articles to be made according to her
directions. While being attended to she
managed to secrete valuable articles so
cleverly that she was never detected, and
naturally she never called twice at the
same shop.
Lille Miers had started as a drummer
in the employment of city firm. the chief
partner in which had been a friend of her
father, a merchant who committed sui
eide. For some time she worked honestly,
but her salary and commissions were in
sufficient for her needs, and she sent in a
number Of bogus orders that added con-
siderably to her income.
Then she took to shoplifting. with what
success. has already been stated: Lille
was "a years Of age. but passed as rs
the fact that she obtained a loan of 1900
from male acquaintance by means OF
plausible story Of distress.
The following, INSTANCE tells the same
autumn. she evaded debt by writing IN
her sisters name, letters to the Judge
and the plaintiff, stating that she was
dead. She also consulted solicitor, with
the view Of raising large loan. and to
corroborate her story sent several letters
IN the names Of other people to said So
licitor.
When brought to trial all the prisoner
could say in extenuation was:
II was under the influence Of NOR
phine."
An unsympathetic Judge sentenced Lille
to twelve months imprisonment.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
REJANE LAUGHS, BUT DOES
NOT POSITIVELY DENY.
SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Paris. Nov. A.-(Copyright. 1908. S.)-Quite
a sensation has been caused in theatrical
circles by the rumor that Nine. Sarah
Bernhardt and Nine. Rejane would short
ly take over a big Paris playhouse for
their joint management. saw Nine. Re
jane, and found that she is inclined to
treat the matter as a joke.
As a matter Of fact. though, she would
not deny it. but said nothing would be
done until she has regained her liberty.
theatrical and marital. She confessed
great affection for Nine. Bernhardt, and
said that thu proposition pleased her.
In addition to her pending divorce suit.
Nine Rejane appeared this week in the
Seine Civil Tribunal in answer to an ac-
tion brought against her by her husband,
NJ. Porel, as manager of the vaudeville
tkeater. for $4,000 damages for refusing
to play la Montansier."
Nine. Rejane claimed that. although she
was engaged for 100 performances. the
choice Of pieces was left to her, and she
Is under no obligation to act ''Lamontan-
sier," which was especially written for
her.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
KIND ACT OF JUDGE FERRIS.
Asks Pardon for Man in Peniten-
tiary Before Leaving Bench.

Circuit Judge Ferriss yesterday re-
ceived a reply to letter which he wrote
last Thursday to Governor Dockery. ask
ing for the pardon of Louis Birenbaum,
who pleaded guilty to arson and was sem
fenced to two years in the Penitentiary.
Governor Dockery said that he would look
into the matter.
Judge Ferriss said that the man and his
brother were tried before him while he
was on the criminal bench on charges of
arson. and the jury found them guilty and
assessed their punishment at ten years in
the Pententiary.
Judge Ferriss set the verdict aside. for
he did not think the evidence sufficient.
Later Louis pleaded guilty and the case
against his brother was dropped.
Governor Dockery said it was a fitting
end of Judge Ferriss's official career that
one OF his last acts while on the bench
should be one of mercy to an apparently
friendless prisoner.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
NATIVES ARE SATISFIED
UNDER GOVERNMENT RULE.
Hawaiian Delegate, Prince Cupid,
VIII Take sumptuOus Home
During His Term.
I:EPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Nov. H.--According to the
statements made by the Hawaiian DELE
gate in Congress, Prince Cupid, the ma
tiveS of the islands are we'll satisfied with
the Government of the United States
As in all countries he said, in con-
versation to-day, there are radicals, and
some of the natives of Hawaii were of the
opinion that they could govern themselves
better than others would. Another group
of the natives realized that it would be
hard for the islands to retain their inde-
pendence long, and If they are to be at
tached to any country, they preferred the
United States.
While he declined to go into details con-
corning his plans. Prince Cupid admitted
he intended soon to establish himself in a
house of his own in the city. He Is a
wealthy man and should he SO desire he
could make his home one of the hand
soonest here ~
Former Queen Liliuokalani is expected
in Washington in a day or two. She has
made claim of 100000 against the Gov
ernment for crown lands seized, which
she will try to collect. Prince Cupid may
take charge of the matter
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-11-15
Professor MCGEE to Lecture.

Professor W. ]. McGee, chief of the
Department of Anthropology and Ethnol
ogy of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
will deliver lecture before the WASH
ington University Association. November
II, at p. m. In the university chapel,
Beaumont and Locust streets His sub
ject will be Mound Builders and Cliff
panied by Illustrations Professor MCGEE.
who is the author of many scientific works
on the native races of America. Is the
president of the American Anthropologi:-
al Association, and head of the Bureau of
Ethnology of the Smithsonian Institution.