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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
JOSEPH ASHTON DEAD
Man Aged ~ Years Passed Away
Yesterday

Joseph Ashton. the aged father of S c
Ashton. died at 10 clock yesterday fore
noon ut his home. 9Ss North Topeka ave-
nue.. He was 81 years OF age and has
been very feeble for some time. The re-
mains will be taken over the Missouri
Pacific to Leavenworth today. where the
funeral service will be held and the body
Will be hurried.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
sunfiower Circle Program

Sunfiower Circle Program
The Sunfower Chautauqua circle viii
meet Monday AT 2.50 with Miss Mors-
man 80 East ouglas avenue. Program:
Survey OF Russian Literature-Mrs-
Sweet
Practical Studies IN Engiish-Mrs. VIM
Norcrcss.
Song. Danube Rivcr.--Mi-s I.add.
Talk on "Provincialism Mrs. n. q.
oler.
Roll csll--Items Of public interest about
Wichita
Leader. Mrs j. A Stokeiy.
Assembly Circle Program.
The Assembly ChautauquS Circle VIII
meet with Miss Vincent. ifu3 North Law
renee avenue. on next Tuesday evening.
in place OF Monday. Program:
Roll call-t'urrent events
Russian Literature conclusion %
chapter T-Miss Dodge.
Paper on iulstoi Miss Maxwell
PRACTICAL Studies IN English Miss
NcCanlesS.
Leader-Miss Carver.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
MUSIC AND DRAMA.

The Richards & PTingles famous
Georgia Ministries viii be at the Craw-
ford Monday. March g. This attraction
caters to the most refined patronage and
furnishes hours of solid enjoyment with
out suggestive utterance during the
whole performance. and this has been
the reason Of the phenomenal success of
this big combination. Several new fea-
turees are ADDED to this seasons pro-
gram. among whom are ]. w. Cooper,
the worlds best vintriloquist; Housley
Brothers. musical artists; William
Shields, champion hoop juggler and aeri-
81 artist; Harry Tidler, impersonator, and
manv other well known and first class
performers.
romantic play Of love and deepest
interest play filled with strong situa-
lions and startling climaXes. requiring
exceptional ability for the proper por-
trayal This ability is possessed to the
fullest extent by Katherine Willard. Ed
ward c. Whites new star. who appears
al the Crawford theater soon in 1.-The
Power Behind the Throne for one night
only. The supporting company, which
numbers twenty-five people. Is headed
by Wright Lorimer who will again be
seen as Miss Wizards leading man. a
complete scenic production and beautiful
costumes makes it a splendid perform
ance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
ATHLETIC FIELD SURVEYED
Will Have a Fine Park
This Season.

The Fairmount Athletic Association has
completed the survey Of the athletic field
near the college and will erect the Fence
at an early date. Within the field will he
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07

quarter mile track with 80 yards
straight away. Inside the track will be
the baseball diamond and gridiron and
fields for other outdoor sports.
The field is about six hundred feet long.
perfectly level. and is located just east of
the college buildings. A board fence will
be erected entirely around IL. The mate
rial is on the ground al present and will
be put up in short time The field gate
will be at the end of the street car line
The baseball team is getting into shape
The boys are doing some good stunts at
throwing and batting and limbering up.
Every man is showing up in first class
condition and Fairmount will have the
best team in her history this year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
At the Toie..

While Captain Hobson was at dinner
Wednesday at the Copeland. Topeka. the
politicians stopped buttonholng and took
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
LITTLE CHILD DIES

Child Of w. VI. Thomas Died Yesfer-
day.
The Infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs w
Nj. Thomas died yesterday at the home.
623 North Market street. The little body
viii be buried this afternoon in the
Catholic cemetery.
Harry Dockum has returned from a
short trip to Colorado.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07

J. NJ Williams who is Sex and csSti-
rute. was given transportation - ST
Louis yesterday. by Poor Commissioners
Kirkland
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07

Mrs. II. T. Liebbe. OF Des Moines. Ia. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. F. y. DeLamater.
210 South Emporia avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
Csc, 20c and 35c Values, Today I0c

&c and &c Muslin Corset Covers each ....
35c Perca!e Dressing Sack. each ...-...-..
sc Bingham and Sateen Aprons. each B..
PC Mems Fine Quality Suspende g. pair .
25c Black and C0Iored Linen Duck. yard d.
DC Turkey Red Table Linen. yard ...--,..
&c MerceTized Blaox Satin. yard ..,.......
sc MAIDS suitinrs yard -......-.--.......--
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-07
SOC and $50 Values, Today SOC

Skirts each ...-.-.. 49,.
SOC American Beauty Corzsta all styles. eac
50c Leather Purses and ChatfeiSine Bags.
5ec Autographed Pillow Tops ard irish II
ScaTfs each ..-...-.--.-..- ..-...
SOC All six Taneta. tsll ColOr.l yard .-......
soc All Wool Coyeris and Oxford vasd .-.
loc Mohsirs and Ahafross. yard .-.----..-.,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
House Furnishing Notes.

A self toned buff ingrain paper with 8 handsome frieze will bring light into a somber hall and tone well with a plain red stair carpet and rich Indian rugs.
 A rose colored parlor with self col ored carpet and taffeta upholstering is a dream of beauty.
 A red dining room is a cheery and comfortable place, and this gay scheme of color in walls and hangings may be sufficiently subdued by carpet in soft oriental effects.
 Chintz effects in wall paper and fur Aiture coverings are among the pret- Hest things for a boudoir or bedroom.
 A recess in dining room is turned into the most charming nook imagina- ble by lining it with cloth of the same color as the wall paper and fitting it with shelves on which pieces of good china and silver may be placed.
 "A small rose trellis design makes a pretty paper for tiny cottage bed- room, or if stripes are preferable these are very pretty when q green stripe or a pink fancy stripe alternates with a lowered one. Either of these is very. Fetching in sunny room,
 An ideal little summer room is pa- pered in white with ribbon border and has net curtains with a Vatican center pattern and a border of ribbons with musical instruments intertwined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
A Giant of the Deep.

The American museum of natural history in New York has just come into possession of what is believed to be the largest whale ever exhibited on land. It is a female fnback, 6sh feet in length. Its body, in life, was 30 feet in circumference. It, is ti- mated that at least 50 men could be inclosed within the interior of this gigantic animal. The full grown right whale, which is the species usually hunted for it's blubber and whalebone, averages from 45 to 50 feet only in length. The whale whose skeleton is to adorn the museum was washed ashore dead, near Forked River, N. J., last November. Scien- tifc theory ayers that the ancestors of the whales were terrestrial or land mammals, which gradually be- came aquatic in their way of living. Youths Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
MIGHTY SMART MAN.
How He Enlightened the People of
 Clay County, Mo.
He Told Them About the Civil War and Its Results and Then They Got to Call Him John the
 Baptist No. 2.

story was printed not long ago to the effect that a Texas negro, who was sent to Mexico by his master before the civil war, returned to Tex as recently to discover that he was free. He had been employed on a remote plantation in Mexico until his return to the states. The story may be like others have lived for the moment, but it recalled to one who read it 8 fact which seems almost incredible. ~tl
 In settlement in Clay county, Mo-, within less than 100 miles of Kansas City, the results as well as 8 good deal of the history of the civil war were not known until nearly two years after it's close. And this was in part of county which had sent soldiers to both armies, and in a county which was devastated alter nately by the border soldiery known as bushwhackers and jayhawkers.
 About two years after the war new man, as he was called, settled in the strip of the county referred to and opened country store. He was
 
 pared with his customers he was, in the vocabulary of Missouri, mighty smart man.
 Soon after he had opened his shop, says the New York Sun, an old darky made a purchase which he asked the merchant to charge to his ''marster." The merchant did not know the .marster,7' but the old negro told him enough to warrant the merchant in let ting the goods go. In questioning the negro he learned that the negro was not aware that he was free. The merchant did not tell the negro of his discov- cry, but he mentioned it to an old doctor in the settlement, who told the merchant that only a few per
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

sons in the settlement knew any, thing of the result of the war.
 The merchant thereupon began to enlighten the heathen, as he called his customers, and for some time thereafter they focked to the new mans store to hear him tell about the war. A
 "He used to tell me-" said the man who ayers that the story is true, 'show they would come in anl listen to him and sometimes shake their heads. One elderly dame who lived in thicket said to him when he had explained to her the capture of Jeff Davis:
 Maybe it's so, but I'm thinlzin' you're the same sort of 8 man that come to my cabin loncet and told me and my children that John the Bap- tist sprinkled people instead of sousin' 'em under, and I never be- lieved what he said
 ''Then the merchant told me how the 'marster' of the old negro who had made the purchase 'cane to him one day and asked him if it was true that the negro was free, and when the merchant told him it was so, the old man said:
 "'Well, < wish I mav be switched If I ain't been feedin' ana clothin' 8 free nigger all this time, and I reckon I'll sue the government for his board.' 4
 "The old white man soon after ward killed himself, and the mer- chant used to tell me that he be- ieved the man committed suicide < over the loss of his one negro.
 "I asked the merchant how long he stayed in the community which he enlightened, and he said about six months, and added that he might have stayed longer, but some of the heather wanted him to start new church, and when he asked them why, they said they had been fooled about the war and it might be they were fooled about their religion, and as he was so mighty smart, maybe he could show them some short cut to salvation, and then he quit. They got to calling him John the Baptist No. 2.
 'I happened to know the belt of Clay county in which he lived, and believed his story"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
WHAT SHE WEARS.
REMARKABLE VARIETY AND BEAUTY IN THE SEASONS MILLINERY.

Hats, Toques and Even Bonnets Sxv1th Strings Are I'm Ev1dence-PAc-
 Auro Hats Numerous, but Smaller.
 WuIIe Hats and Toques.
 Nobody will deny that the success of gtaummer outdoor toilet depends great yl on the headgear, and seldom has here been a season when one could ndulge individual taste in this respect b so great degree as now. There are III sorts of hats, and there are toques md promised resuscitation of the old fashioned close bonnet with strings, xhich has never absolutely disappear
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
TOO GREAT A RISK.

Tn almost every neighborhood some one has died from an attack of collie or cholera morbus, often before medicine could be procured or physician sum- .moned A reliable remedy for these diseases should be kept at hand. The risk is too great for anyone to take. Chamberlain Colic, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the lives of more people and relieved more pain and suffering than any other medicine in use. It can always be de pended upon. For sale by all drug ists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

favorite, and in pale blue it looks we'll with blush roses.
 Pink and blue furnish a modish mix ture. Quite charming is silver gray toque with pink roses and forgetme- notS.
 The Napoleon toque crops up again in a succession of soft frills in cham pagne colored crinoline straw.
 AMY VARNUM.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
THE HIaHwAYMAN HAT.
M.. because aome elderly people swoul

A, because some elderly people wouId Aot give 1t up.
 As examples of present modes note he two illustrations. First is a coarse Iurnt straw hat effectively trimmed with black velvet, strass buckles and ace.
 Tn picture hats nothing is more strik- hg than the secNnd model, the high Fayman shape, strapped across with abbon bows and finished with hand pme feathers at the side.
 It is only fair to. remark that one houid consider one's inches and avoir- lupois before attempting to wear any Dncection similar to either, of these, Fhdch are evidently, designed for the di-
 meiy tall or for dashing. presence.
 There seems to -beAa general choice in Iats between the flat ones with dip-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

ling brim back and front and those hat turn upward in coronet fashion, a low or bouquet resting on the hair.
 Tulle hats, much liked, show lace ap- lliques of grapes and other fruits in Jack lace as well as in straw work, be finer and more silky the better. gulle toques with an aigret at the front r side, secured by jewel or Mercury rings, are becoming arrangement.
 Black picture hats are legion, tulle nd ostrich plumes being arranged in very possible manner. but it Is nota- He that the picture hats grow smaller Rther than larger; consequently they re more graceful and balance better Fith the wide skirts Fashion seems ndeavoring to reach certain har- nony of proportion ins the costume by educing the circumference of the eadgear ana increasing mat or the Att0m fsthasgnMn. Satin .afra wis Q
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
MEMS FURNISHINGS.

Everything in our Mems stock IS Nrikingly up to the minute in style, Ind this. combined with our method ot lelling these goods at the very lowest if prices, makes it the most popular furnishing goods stock in town.
 Here are few reminders:
 MEMS SHIRTS. AT 48c-We show you a line of Shirts in fine Madras and cheviots in colors, plain white and fancy fronts; they're excellent values everyone of them, for 4Sc each AT 75c-Well give you Shirt equal in style, quality and fit to most shirts sold for $1; they're made from pretty stripe Madras, neat stripe and figured Penangs and fancy lace fronts in all white, price 75c each AT 97c-Endless variety of styles in cheviots. Madras and corded stripes. plain white and fancy fronts. the best dollar values made. price 97c each AT $139-The highest grade nov cities shown. exclusive in style and durable in fabric.
 MEMS UNDERWEAR Your Underwear wants can be filled Iere advantageously at prices which Ire as light and cool as the goods :. EGYPTIAN RIB UNDERWEAR- Well finished garments, drawers double seated, price 25c garment DUR SPECIAL 39c UNDERWEAR "A fine balbriggan garment, the reliable Forest Mills" goods. a garment generally sold for 50c, well finished, double seated draw CTS; we make leader of this gar ment at 39c each AT 4oc-lThere is extra good values in the Jersey rib goods. which Is of a soft, mercerized finish, and the very fine balbriggan in long and short sleeves, all double seat cd drawers, price 49c garmentA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
Manchurfa.

Alas, for that unhappy lands
 ManchurLal Now menaced by a, Tartar band,
 Manchurial Between the Chinaman and Russ You're in a most unpleasant muss; It's pretty sure to grow. much wuss. Manchuria! " The bear Is ssnifflng at your heels
 Manchuria! We hear your faint and faroff sQueals,
 Manchuria! We really don't know what to do; The bear would laugh If we said ''BooH' Our fond regrets we send.to you.
 Manchurtai
 Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
HAS A GHoUL~PRooF TOMB.
Body of a Pennsylvania Man Tncased
 in a steel Shroud That Has n Lock.

 The body of John M Pursel, of Will Transport, Pa., lies intombed in a "ghoul-proof" vault which he himself designed and built two years ago, says the Philadelphia North American.
 For 30 years this man had been haunted by an ever-present dread of premature burial. Latterly there had been added to this 8 horror at the thought of grave robbers and the dissertation of the tomb.
 He read over and over again the ghastly tales of Edgar Allen Poe that dealt with this greWsome subject. Accounts in the daily papers of ''body snatching," such as recently mortified mains of many young women were talk en from the cemeteries to be sold for dissection, seemed to fascinate him. In his conversation he dwelt continu- ously upon such dreadful themes.
 But it was not in talk and appre- hension alone that Pursel's dread ex- pressed itself. He set his inventive mind to work. devising some practical means whereby his tomb might be rem dered inviolate and the danger of 6uffocation in his coffin be minimiZed. And at last he devised a most perfect apparatus for the reception of his own body and those of the four relatives nearest to him in kinghip.
 The vault stands in Grandview ceme- tery; it's front of solid masonry care fully laid up and cemented. It juts out prominently from the hillside, which rises up behind it crowned with forest trees that look tall against the sky line. The five receptacles for the dead are in a row about three feet above the ground, each having an opening some two feet in diameter. These com partments are lined with solid plates of cast iron and each extends back nine feet into the hillside. Iron pipes, which terminate in central venti- lator above, run from each of the com partments, insuring ventilation. Any moisture that might in the course of time accumulate upon the metal is carried off by carefully planned sys- tenn of drainage pipes.
 Instead of coffin, MT. PurseIs body was wrapped in a metal shroud-re- posing upon a mattress and pillow. The air circulating through the com partment is not excluded by it, and should the occupant after burial re- turn to life it would allow perfect free- dom to the members of his body. z
 Mir. Purcel's body was placed in the central compartment. It was the work of few moments to apply the steel head to the vault and bolt ana seal it so that it could not be removed by any normal force.
 This head is circular, and is in two sections, one within the other. The inner part is fastened to the outer by means of a combination lock, which is not visible from the outside.
 Should the inmate revive he could, by turning the knob which works the combination, loosen the inner part. from the outer and gain his freedom at once.
 4 few years ago PuTcel visited crematory and would Have arranged for the burning of his body after death, but his wife and family ob- jected. Then he conceived this novel tomb, which, with the aid of his son Thomas he afterwards built.
 Purcel was 73 years old when he died of apoplexy after the third stroke.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
GREATLY ALARMED.

By a Persistent Cough, But. Perma- nently Cured by Chamberlain's.
 Cough Remedy.
 Mir H. r. Burbage, student at law in ,Greenville, s. C., had been troubled for four or i've years with continu- ous cough, which he says greatly alarmed me, causing me to fear that was in the first stage of consumption. :" Mir Burbage, having seen Chamber lain's Cough Remedy advertised con- cluded to try 1t. Now read what he says of it: q soon felt a remarkable change and after using two bottles Of the twenty-five cent size, was perma- nently cured. Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
MEMS COLLARS.

All the popular comfortable shapes of th- low turn down styles are
 here in the famous "Corliss
 Coon" brand, which are conceded
 to be without an equal for style,
 fit and durability, price for %
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

15O Bleached Sheets, S1x90, regular price 65c, sale price, 45c.
 25O Unbleached Sheets, s1x90, regu- lar price soc. sale price 39c each.
 500 pairs handsome ruffied Curtains, 2A yards long, regular price soc, for Friday 27c a pair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
Not nruch of a nreaner.

Moses Ashby, a Pocono (Conn.) wood- chopper, celebrated the seventy anniversary of his birth recently by buying a hat for the first time in 25 years, and a suit of clothes for the first time in 40 years.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
Eeminfne Charity.

He-If Ifwonder why Miss Oyerton is so sensitive aboutther age.
 she-T can't. imagine. She's certain ly oldienoughs to have got over ashttle thing like that long ago~Chicago News. aa
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
Cruel Man.

Before marriage you always gave into ne when cried"
 "Well, I've slearned to swim since then."-Torontot tAGoon. '-~-.e,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
The Angels Characterization.

 Beryl-I understand that Charlie Pnoodles told you was an angel. Sibyl-Well, he did say that you were rather 'ly'' and always. kept harpingi aWaY Baltimore Herald4Y
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

Free, $1oo worth stamps with lb bag Salt at 10c. s
 Free, $1.O0 worth stamps with X ID package Mustard or Pepper at 10c.
 Free. $1.oo worth stamps with one package. Malta Vita or Norka Oats at 15c a package.
 Twelve cakes Laundry Soap for 25c.
 Free. $6O0 worth stamps with Ib Best Tea at 65c a ID.
 Free, $500 worth stamps with 1 lb Best Coffee at 35c a ID.
 Ton of new, fresh Prunes, value Sc Ib, 5 lbs for 25c, and $1 worth stamps free.
 2 cans best Tomatoes for 25c, and $1, stamps free.
 2 cans best Peas and Corn for 25c, and $1 in stamps free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

1000 yards White Dimities, Lawns, Dotted Swisses, Piques, yard wide, Openwork Piques, Striped Lenos, val ues 19c, 25c, 35c, 39c q yard-11c a yard; on third center counter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

1,5O0 pieces Nos 5, ', 8 and 12 All Silk and Satin Ribbons, fancy and plain, regular prices 10c and 12Ac, sale price 5c a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

25 pair extra long and wide Noting ham Lace Curtains, regular price $3, Friday and Saturday morning $1.5O.
 30 pair extra long and wide Noting ham Curtains, value $4, at $2.25 and $25O for Friday and Saturday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

LETTER PAPER AT HALF PRlCEWe purchased for the largest n
  in other lot worh2 box d so worth Free and with boxes sss Ladies' shaped Vests and Sale 2yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
A Phenomenon.

''Say, Jimmie, you've got wonderful control of the bali. T. could almost reach that last one you throwed. ",-New York American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

100 cartons Silk and Velvet Flowers soc to t$1.00, at 15c and 25c a bunch $1.O0 in stamps free.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
LESLIE THREAD ;sUuTs-s147 each
MEMS HALF HOSE.

TO describe our stock of Mems Half Hose here would be we'll nigh impossi- Die. There is simply hundreds of palrs 1n the most fascinating styles, both in the fancy laces, drop stitch, silk embroidered, all silk, and lisle thread, in black and colors; prices range from 121sc to 49c pair, the l21sc and 25c being particularly attrac- tive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

1 case yard Wide Pique. heavy welt regular price 25c, 11c yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

500 pieces Ribbon, all silk, No 40, all colors, regular price 200, 1Oc yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

800 Ladies Seersucker Skirts, full size, we'll made, with rufie, regular price soc, 29c each.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28

"Yes. It's always well to be, posted on alimony and such things, you know. ."-New York Evening Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-28
GricYc, BiSSct x Holland
 58 ard 40 Bank St. Telephone 222
WE CLOSE AT NOON, SATURDAY, DECORATION DAY,
MEMS UNION SUITS.

MEMS UNION SUITS. THE CELEBRATED ''YPSLANTI" MAKE-1n fine Ibalbriggan, price
 98c suit THE FOREST MILLS" MAKE In fine Egyptian rib goods. at 9Sc and $1.47 the suit