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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
GRADUATE WITH MUSIC.
eickner commencement Exercises o.
Cured Last Night.

The twelfth annual commencement Of
the sickner Conservatory Of Music, which
occurred at the First Presbyterian church
last night. surpassed by far any of the
former exercises of this popular school
Of music The large platform behind the
pulpit was artisucaly decorated with
palms and huge rubber plants. while the
class colors-blue and white-were inter
mingled with the green in very pretty
manner over the heads Of the gradu-
ates hung the large gold letters. :. c. NJ,
standing for the Sickner Conservatory of
Music.
To the left Of the stage were placed
the piano and organ. while the four grad
yates and teachers. with a background of
green, occupied the center. Six Of the
twelve directors occupied the right side
OF the stage. The arrangement was per-
feet. and with the pretty white dresses.
the banks OF green palms and the class
colors under the brilliant light, the. scene
presented very fascinating appearance.
The program was printed before the re-
cital but it was necessary to make sew
eral changes because OF sickness among
the performers. As rendered last night.
the program is as follows:
Invocation ..-....-....-.-.......-
REV Charles Edwin Bradt. Phi D.
Grsziani-Walter ..........................
...-....,..-..N alse Languissante OF. 81
Laura \ Sickner. first mandolin.
Ada Julia Sickner. second mandolin.
Msble Elizabeth Sickner. guitar.
Henry Farmer ........-...Stray Thoughts
Scotson Clark. March Aux Flambeau
Laura SNYDER
Weiniawsid .......................... Legend
Laura Sickner mandolin.
Ada Julia Sickner. violin
Joseph Ascher ............................
Semiramis, Grand Fantasia Drama
tiQue. op. s.
Winnie May Barnes
Christofaro .--.-......-..--.. EolerO. op. 81
Laura A. Sickner. mandolin.
Z. =. Mcdowell. ......-...-
......-.........S Scotch Poem. op. 3. No. l
Joachim Ran -.--.--.-..-....-... BarcaroIle
Herberts Harris Hatfield
E Ricci -.......-..-.. AmaRtie SPosi Yalser
Laura A. Sickner. first mandolin.
Ada Julia SicNner. second mandolin.
Mable Elizabeth Sickner. guitar
Miss Barnes playing was characterized
by breadth OF tone sympathetic ana deli
cate touch and good pedaliug while MI
Hatiield's was especially noticeable for
clearness OF run. frnness OF expression
and finish Of technique. He shows great
amount OF temperament IN his playins
and has a broad conception.
The trios played with good ensemble
and great hrilliancy. The waltz move
ment was given IN perfect rythm and
ar enhancing swing.
Miss Clark was under her physician
orders not TO sing and Miss Laura Sick
psr PLACED IN her stead Miss Sicknei
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03

won many new friends ana renewed admit
ration from old ones by her soulful rendi-
ton of the beautiful Legend the sad
story of love and sorrow finding per-
feet expression in her Interpretation.
The 'Bolero," bright Spanish dance,
stirred the blood Of even the old people
in the large audience.
The number of graduates this year was
four-Mary L. Finley. Wesley L. Farmer
and Herbert H. Hatfield on the piano.
and Laura A. Snyder on the organ, while
Winnie a. Barnes completed a post-grad-
uate course on the piano Medals were
won by five pupils Mr.. Hatfield received
a gold medal for ranking the highest IN
all branches; Winnie Barnes received the
piano gold medal; Marguerite Bliss the
piano silver medal; Jennie Parkinson
the harmony silver medal, and May Com
ley the history silver medal.
OF the board of twelve directors six
were absent because of sickness and ur-
gent business. Those present were o. D.
Barnes. Judge Norcross, Rev. Charles
Bradt, James Black. John Moore and
James Allison. The absent ones were ex-
Governor Stanley. Scott E. Whine, A. c.
JoDes, j. + Alieh' fliidy hoss anu -
Q. Chandler.
The conservatory has a large corps OF
teachers. all of whom were present at
the recital They are A. w. Sickner, Bes-
sic Smith, Laura Sickner piano; Mable
Sickner, guitar; Ada Sickner. violin; May
Clark voice: James Hobbs, cornet and
band instruments; Gertrude Frohman, ac-
Mrs. Weigand, French and
German.
At the close of the recital Judge Nor
cross, in the absence of Ex-Governor
Stanley, awarded the medals and pre-
scented the diplomas to the graduates.
In doing so he made a short talk, which
was so thoroughly sprinkled with humor
that the audience left the church a merry
crowd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
WAS A VERY FAT BOY.
Eleven-Year-OId Lad Weighs 1872
Pounds

Yesterday afternoon an I1-year-old boy
created more excitement at the Santa Fe
depot than has been stirred up in that
neck of the woods since the city was in
danger Of being flooded. This boy while
only II years old. weighs 1s2 pounds. He
stands five feet tail. He is regarded as
the heaviest boy Of his age in the coun-
try. He says that he likes being a fat
boy, and is very willing to be weighed
about thirty times n day. His weight and
flesh do not bother him. The young man
Is jolly fellow. and makes things inter-
esting wherever he happens to be
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ToLER.
Fine Program Will Be Given by Local
Talent

Friday evening IN the Toler Auditorium
will be given the benefit concert. and
some of the best musical and literary
talent of the city viii take part The
ladies who have charge Of the work have
about completed all OF the arrangements
The program has been completed and is
now in the hands OF the printers.
The special committees formed TO sell
tickets have been doing some good work
and every indication AT present points 70
a crowded house that evening. The en-
tertainment will be vel worth attending,
as there never mas been hcne-talent
program arranged OF equal merit with
this one. The completed program will be
published tomorrow morning Parts % u
have already been published and those
who love sood music ard literary selec-
tons should not fan TO attend this con-
rerr
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CITY IN BRIEF.

II Lehman was in Newton Monday.
F. J. Burtch Of Hutchinson spent few
hours here yesterday
Mrs. Ira Sherwin is visiting Mrs. Harry
Pattison. Of RI Dorado
L. J. Briggs and y. Hansen Of Bent
ley were in the city yesterday.
Miss opal Street Is the guest Of the
Misses Glendenning at Fl Dorado.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
Of Miss Lucia McGinnis and Mr. Arthur
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FOOD FOR WORKERS.
Police Officers Collected Money 70
PAY the Bill.

Monday and last nigh, Mrs Ella Clean
Shields carried sandwiches and co1ee u
the men working along Little river "a
protoc; this city from socd- Monday
evening when the people in the business
districts heard Of her work they inlrneti-
ately dug down in their pockets 70 pay
the bill. The police officers vere foTSae1
into relief committee who called OF TIE
business rea fos Contributions Every
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WERE MARRIED SUNDAY.
Mabel Blair and Roy Sickle Joined by
Rev. LYNCH

Miss Mabel Blair. Of Illiopolis, Illinois.
and Mr.. Roy Sickle, of this city. were
married Sunday evening at $50, at the
home OF Rev. Lynch.
Miss Blair arrived from her home in Illi-
nois Sunday and the couple were married
Immediately. They will make their home
in this city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03

Mr. r. Q snidcr. of Rockford township.
Is here. Squire as he IS called. is an
old timer in this county and hunted buf-
falo in Sedrwick county before there
was arv Wichita IN Kansas. Mr. Snyder
carries on farm near the east line Of
Rockford township. near the Sumner
county line He reports a good wheat
crop in his locality and the ground fun
of moisture Fair weather is needed b.
the farmers for their corn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
GREAT SEA OF WATER.
Only Tops of TaIIest Buildings Were
to Be Seen in Kansas City.

Yesterday one of the passengers on the
west-bound Missouri Pacific train from
Kansas City stated that he stood on the
roof of the Midland hotel Monday and
looked over the great sea of water surg
ing through the town. Only the tops Of
the highest buildings were visible. Wa
ter was many feet deep in the Union de-
pot and loaded box cars We're lifted OF
their trucks and floated about in the bot
toms. The current right through the
business section of the town was some
thing terrible and the box cars were
thrown against the famous Ninth street
incline. completely destroying a part Of
this structure. which has been the scene
of so many deaths. The passenger re-
ported that the newspaper report OF the
flood failed to convey any idea Of the ex-
tent OF the water and he believed the
estimated damage was far too small.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03

Mr.. ]. K. Gardner. Of Cheney. is in the
city. He Is engaged in the real estate
business and reports considerable farm
property as having been sold this spring.
At the present time. however. there is 4
luH in the business, owing to the wet
weather. Cheney has not suffered any
from high water. but the rainfall has
been of great benefit 70 the growing
wheat There is large wheat acreage
in Morton township.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
LOOKING FOR THEIR BOY.
MIR. and Mrs. James Cranfili Want to
Find Him,

Mr.. and Mrs. James Cranfill, whose
17-year-old son disappeared from their
home. five miles east of the city, have
searched high and low for him, but as
yet have heard no trace of the young
man. Arthur Cranfill came to Wichita
May 49, and sold his wheel on North
Main street, giving his name as Thomas
Arthur Hamilton. This is the last seen
or heard of him. The parents would like
to have him return home, or If he does
not wish TO do so, if he would let them
know where he is. and that he is safe
and we'll, il would be a great relief to
their saddened hearts. He left his clothes
at home and the parents are afraid that
he is in want
Arthur Cranfll was Il years of age,
about five feet five inches tail. and weighs
140 pounds. He wore. when last seen
light coat and vest. brown trousers. dark
shirt and light, soft hat. If anyone in
this city can communicate with him the
parents would be greatly relieved to know
that he is safe and sound.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
Christian Scientists.

Meeting in Boston, June Sth-Juiy LIST.
1t will be to your advantage to obtain
rates applying over the Nickel Plate Road
before purchasing elsewhere. No excess
fare charged on any of our trains. Tick
cts on sale June 70. 26 and q. Final re-
turn limit August 1st. Call on or address
John Y. Callahan. General Agent, 1l3 Adj
ans street. Room 29S, Chicago for par
ticdlars as to stop-overs. train service, etc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07

Lombreid who is an italian and who
claims to be unable to speak English was
represented today by Lawyer J. ]. Walsh
sf Maiden. At the conclusion of the pro-
ceedings which were very brief Lombreid
was placed in East Cambridge jail.
The cases growing out OF the Medford
murder took their turn with the other
matters In the district court. When Muir
ply was called the announcement was
made that the case had been mol pressed.
AS Lombreid's name was read by the
clerk Lawyer Walsh waived the reading
OF the complaint and Immediately asked
for a continuance in order that time
might be afforded TO prepare for hear
ing. The Judge granted the request, man,
ing May u as the day and ordering the
prisoner held without bail.
No evidence OF any sort was presented
No member OF the Sturtevant family was
In court Sergeant Ewell Of the Medford
police was In charge OF the case for the
prosecution.
Lombreid was arrested In Boston while
riding bicycle. apparently having come
from n distance. IL was about an hour
and a half after the Sturtevant murder
and the Boston police had been notified
by the Medford authorities that the mur-
derer had escaped from Medford on a bi-
cycle. II is claimed that Dombreid an
swers the description given by Mr.. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
CITY SUED
FOR ChILO'S
DEATH
Mr.. Willard, Whose Daughter
Was Fatally Burned by Park
Automobile, Seeks $4,000.

suit growing out OF the Roger VIII
liams Park Automobile fatality of July
last has been brought by Melville l.. VIII
lard administrator. against the city
treasurer OF Providence I'm the common
pleas division OF the supreme court.
The suit Fl brought by Mr. Willard as
administrator OF the estate of Cora Mabel
Willard. late OF this city. who was a
daughter Of the plaintiff.
lie alleges that she purchased a ticket
for rde Of the park employees and
while riding the auto through defect
I'm the machinery, caught fire and the
girl was terribly burned and died after
much severe suffering.
The city IL liable he claims. because
OF a contract with John T.. Walsh. giving
him thes exclusive privilege OF running
automobiles for hire I'm the park for five
years. for which the city received 0 per
cent. OF the earnings.
The damages are placed at $4,000 and
suit is brought through the counsel of
w n. Tanner
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
TRIED TO
SHOOT TWO
WOMEN
Chares {. Snyder, a Lynn
Strike Breaker, Held In $1,000
for Assault With Revolver.

Lynn, Mass. May 7.-Charies z. Snyder.
a Boot and Shoe Workers union member.
employed In Lynn as a strike breaker,
was held In 5000 for hearing Friday in
the police court today on charge OF as
sault with a revolver upon Martha Phil
lips Of Salem and Catherine Gibson.
Snyder went TO his rooms in the Wal
lace House, Liberty street. Wednesday
evening under the influence OF liquor. He
called Martha Phillips, g domestic In the
boarding house. with whom he was In
love, to his room. and began upbraiding
her through jealousy.
The sound OF their wrangling attracted
Catherine Gibson, who lives in the house.
She interfered TO prevent violence TO the
Phillips girl Snyder, the girls claim,
drew a revolver. They ran from the
room, and as they passed through the
door Snyder fired three times, one bullet
passing through Miss Gibson's hair. TAX
ing off a large tuft
Another bullet was found embedded In
the wall OF the hallway. The sound Of
the shooting aroused everybody In the
house.
Snyder made no attempt TO escape and
was arrested. He pleaded not guilty
when arraigned In court today. A charge
OF drunkenness Is also preferred against
him.
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IS SACKVILLE'S HEIR.
Senatorial Claim Made by Henry Sackvllle-
West In ChanceV Suit.

London. May 7.-Another chapter in the
sensational claim OF Henry Sackville-
West, who says he is to be the legitimate
heir OF Lord Sackville- West, former Brit
ish minister at Washington, was heard
today in the chancery court.
The claimant whose full name is Er-
nest Henri Jean Baptiste Sackville-West,
applied for the appointment Of commis-
sion TO examine witnesses in France ana
Spain in support of his claim. Counsel
for the plaintiff explained that the action
was for the purpose OF perpetuating tes-
title and estate as while Lord Sackville
was alive the plaintiff could not bring
action to establish his rights.
Henry Sackville- est. counsel con-
tinued. claimed to be the eldest son or
Lord Sackville by his marriage with Jo-
sephinc Duran Deortaga, The defend
ants denied the marriage. alleging that
Josephine Deortasa had previously been
married TO Antonio De La DIVA, who
was then and still Is alive. and Is not
tho application.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
LANDOM'S view.
Says Difficult les Of Americans In Philip
pines Were Increased by Agulnaldo's Capture

New York, May 7.-PercfvaI Landon. in
the second of his series Of letters from
Manila on THE American failure In the
philippines printed in the Daily Mail
today argues, according to a London des-
patch that the difficulties OF the situation
were considerably increased by the cap
ture of Aguinaldo.
little Importance need be attached,
he asserts, Ito the recent exposure by
Gen. Miles that certain number OF Am
orleans disgraced themselves by acts or
abominable cruelty. 1t is no more or
slur upon the American army than the
records of the Newgate calendar are up
on the inhabitants Of London. Through
out the war the individual American SOL
dier has played the game we'll and fairly
and II is no dfscredt 20 him that II Is
not yet carried to a successful close. y
In enumerating the causes OF the unsat-
isfactory condition Mr. Landon mentions
the introducing of the gold standard.
which has disorganized business and the
prohibiting OF Chinese labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07

He sought for an explanation OF what
seemed to be a bad leak and discovered
that it came from Mrs. Lewis room
The chamber was filled to the limit with
gas and the house keeper was dead.
When Mrs. Lewis retired. she exiting
ulshed the gas flame and perhaps by ac-
cident turned the cock wide open again
At any rate she had caused her own
death.
DR. James Duffy was called who noti-
fed Medical Examiner Perkins and the
Third police station officers
DR. Perkins would not say whether or
not death was caused by design.
Mrs. Lewis has a sister residing at y
Hancock street, Boston: also son. War-
rem Lewis who resides somewhere in that
city and another son who lives in the
Olneyville district.
Mr.. King knew the unfortunate woman
as Mrs. NJ. Lewis.
The full indenfcation was made by
Francis W. Chase, of East Providenca.
who said she had at times stopped with
a woman who lives at 100 Aborn street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07

The local gas asphyxiation record. since
last fall has almost reached the 10th
mark.
The latest victim is Mrs. Margaret
Lewis, 40 years old, by occupation
house keeper.
Mrs. Lewis has resided of and on IN
this city: but or late she has been In
Boston. whence she came last Friday.
Desiring a situation she advertised for
one and yesterday was engaged by James
King, OF Ss Transit street, to take care
of his house.
She arrived at the house last evening
and after getting the lay of tho prem
ises and hearing what particular duties
were first to be attended to In the early
morning, retired for the night.
Mr.. King arose at $50 o'clock this
morning and failing to hear his new
found treasure preparing the breakfast,
proceeded TO investigate.
First Of all he detected strong odor
of gas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
A BUSY DAY.
Eastern Conference Of the Primitive Meth
odlst Church Has Much Business Before II.

The most important business which the
Eastern conference OF the Primitive
Methodist church had to transact came
today in Lonsdale at its third session.
The morning session opened at o'clock
with the largest attendance of the week.
many new delegates having come from
various sections OF New England and
New York.
Rev. G. II. Kershaw preached the open
ing sermon, at the close of which oc-
Cured the organization OF the various
committees. Routine business consumed
the early portion of the afternoon, and
an early adjournment was taken, so thG
the committees were allowed sufficient
time TO act upon the unusually large
amount of business I'm their hands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
IN PRIVATE AUDIENCE.

Rome, May THE Rev. Father Bau-
denilh. former Provincial OF the Ameri-
can Passionist Fathers, and the Rev.
Father Francis j. Van Antwerp OF De-
trot, Mich, were received In private au-
dience by tho Pope today and presented
to the Pontiff. President Roosevelts jubi-
lee gift OF ten handsome volumes OF
presidential messages. Father Van Ant
werp also presented a golden scroll con-
tanning the signatures OF 5000 Amert~
cans and Canadians.
The Rev. Father VIM De Bever and the
Rev. Father Allissey OF Detroit were also
received by the Pope.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
SHAMROCK
UNDER SAIL
AGAIN
Sir Thomas LIpton's Third ChaI.
lender Out for First Trial
Since She Was Refittod

Gourock. Scotland. May 1.-The Sham
rock III went out this morning on her
first trial spin since she had been re-
fitted. after having been dismasted on
Weymouth. A light northeasterly wind
was blowing.
The cup challenger's new mainsail.
which is cross cut. like tho old one. did
not set satisfactorily. Her clubtopsail.
which is OF enormous size. sets high
above the masthead. The bicycle wheel
previously used in steering the challenger
has been discarded I'm favor OF an ordi-
nary wooden wheel The trial today wss
chiefly for sail stretching and To practice
the crew. The Shamrock l only carried
"a working topsail. The new boat drifted
slowly out OF Gourock bay. but once in
water and reached down channel at .
great pace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07
PUBLIC EOUCATlOl ASSOCIATION.

New Haven. Conn. May 7-Delegates
from educational associations I'm New
York and New England arrived here to-
day for the opening Of the sixth annual
conference Of the Eastern Public Educa-
ton HEvUctattor.
The conference will continue three days.
p educational organizations In the East
ern States being represented. All the
sessions will be devoted to a considera-
tlon Of topics bearing on school hygiene
A business meeting will be held late this
afternoon and the conference will he
opened formally this evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-07

nienced as work is blocked and no one
knows when the trouble will end.
ITO my own personal view. and in no
way official, ,"Mr. Conroy said. 'in this ad-
vanced age building operations should not
be held up for one moment by disputes
between capital and labor. az / believe
when a deadlock occurs between the asso-
Citations, the old and only safe methods
to be employed is the appointment or
arbitrators by each side and that they
come together and elect an umpire from
the third party, the public, both sides
agreeing before hand to abide by the de-
cison Of the board OF arbitration and that
both sides resume operations at once.
pending the decision
In conclusion Mr. Conroy said he firmly
believed II the tourneymen desired 10 end
the trouble and would appoint an arbitra-
ton committee that the Master Plumbers
association would meet them as they have
done heretofore.
UNION MEN WILLING.
Frank Merriweather. chairman OF the
journeymen plumbers executive board.
made a statement to a reporter this
morning that the union was willing 10
arbitrate the matter, but did not believe
a third party should be brought into the
arbitration board.
He said that there would be no diff
of the nulon's agreeing TO work for none
but association bosses. This seems to be
the only hitch In the way OF settle
ment.
The Brotherhood OF Carpenters, local
63e, held an enthusiastic meeting this
morning at II o'clock and were addressed
by Frank Merriweather OF the Plumbers
union, 101: Thomas +. Kearney business
agent OF local So, and John Savage OF the
same local.
Mr. Kearney. In addressing the men,
said that every day since the strike has
been on has showed gains for the union
and he only wished that In case OF n
strike next spring the carpenters would
enjoy the same success that has attended
this strike.
TIME HAS GONE BY.
In the course OF his remarks Mr.. Kear-
ney intimated that the time for arbitra-
tion had passed and that owing 10 the
success which Il had already achieved the
union could not with consistency endorse
any overtures towards arbitration. ex-
pressing the belief that II would be unjust
To the Master Carpenters who have al
ready signed the agreement
The Master Carpenters who have al
ready signed the agreement have put
their men back 90 work and are rushed
with work Many OF the carpenters who
struck from shops which were members
have gone to work for the Master Build
ers.
Continued on page Two.