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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-25
WILL CONSISTS
OF rs WORDS
Shortest viii Ever Filed in
This County
ALSO IN THIS STATE
Was That of Mrs. Margretha
Marx, Made in 1896.

The shortest will ever flied in Sedgwick
county, and without doubt the shortest
ever fled in the state. and probably II
several states, was filed and probated
before Judge Wilson yesterday. The will
complete is as follows:
u Margretha Marx have this day ls
Of June 1885 max my viii and 1 give all
l have and all / own 70 my husband SAID
Peter Marx in good Will and strong
mind.
.MARGRETHA MARX
Witness: MIC MARX, II.
Witness: KATIE HERMES"
Mrs Marx lived near Ost and died June
Z. 1856. The VIII was written on her
death bed and two days before she died
The wiz was witnessed and signed By
ner son and daughter. At the time the
VIII was made she owned personal prop
erty valued al 500 and farm valued at
$500. All Of this she left 10 her hus-
band. The viii was never probated IN
III the family wished 10 settle the es-
tate. She left family OF four daugh-
tiers and six sons. most Of whom are OF
age, and a number are living in other
sections Of the country The viii was
admitted TO probate and the estate viii
be settled at an early date.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-25
WILL KEEP HIS BAND.
Prof. Sanford Issues Statement Re-
eardina ORGANIZATION.

Prof. Sanford. the musical director OF
Sanford's band, yesterday issued the
following statement:
To My Friends and Patrons:
There has been considerable inquiry
as TO whether l would leave the city and
my band disband since Mr.. Hobbs and
his friends were organizing a new ba nd
l wish TO state TO my friends that l viii
continue TO have a band in this city and
Will try 10 continue giving my patrons
the best band music in the southwest
While a few members of my band have
left the organization for this new one
II VIII not retaTG my work OF building
up the best band in the southwest. These
places can be filed Ny interests are
in Wichita and my son will remain with
me. We will continue 10 work for Wich-
ita. and with the continued help Of the
citizens as they have supported me IL
the past, l will do my utmost 10 fur
nish the citizens OF Wichita with the
best band music this summer they ever
had w. W SANFORD
Leader Of Sanford's Band
Mrs. s. Hodgens Of Yates Center re-
turned yesterday after spending two
weeks with her sister and family. Mrs.
DR.. Critters Of the West Side
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-25

r J Oyler OF Dodge City Is one IF
The delegates n the grand lodge. NJ
oyleT Is one o. the prominent Demo
cratic leaders Ok western Kansas and II
Is probable that he his IN his possession
letters from ulorc than Io0 friends urging
him 70 BE- candidate fer congress. re
tod an Eagle reporter yesterday that
he vii net enter the race Mr. Oyier
i q Lne orator and IS taking 2 prominent
psr1 - the debates ot the grand lodge.
Judge Frank Price % Ashland was az
the Carey yesterday ningllag with the
the grand lodge crowd Judge Prise ac-
Eu0vleoged frankly 10 reporter FOR the
Eagle that he IS = candidate for congress
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-25
Hoods CarsdpdriiL0
and Pills

Remove all humOrs, overcome all
their effects, strengthen, tone ana
invigorate the whole system.
Il had salt rheum on my hands so that I
could not work. took HOODS Sarsaparilla
and il drove out the humor. continued
its use til the sores disappeared" MIS-.
liza @. BRoTS. R1mford Falls, Me-
Hoods Sarsaparilia promises 70
cure and keeps the promise.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-25

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care OF without help. there il
such an accumulation Of them.
They litter the whole system.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits OF indiges-
ton, dull headaches and many other
troubles are due to them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-25
NOTES.

one o. The prominent figures at the
grand lodge IS John II order Of For;
scott. . ho has the distinction o. being
Uo-e times grand master than any other
man in The jurisdiction He has the tai
ents o. - real Eli. which Is supposed 10
oe ca account Of tho fact that he was
Dora IN Ohio Mr. CrlGer Is one e the
foremost lawyers ii eastern Kansas and
enc q fbe leading Republicans III the
Second district. ne Is headed for con
Srsss. according u the hopes OF his
friends There are d great many peer
less mixers az taLs session u the grad
loGs-. but more Ct them en- excel Mr.
Crider-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

Grand View, Iowa, Dec. 29th.-The
most complete satisfaction is express
ed III this district over results obtain
ed recently by using Dodd's Kidney
Pills for those complaints resulting
from diseased Kidneys. This satisfac-
ton finds frequent expression in
words. People who have been cured
seem to take pleasure in telling of it.
Take what Mrs. LyG.a Parker says
for example:
Il was trouble with Back Ache,
SAYS Mrs. Parker. And all the time
when | was stopping over a stitch
would take me in the back, and l
could not straighten up for while.
81 sent and got a couple OF boxes OF
Dodd's Kidney Pills and before | had
finished taking the first, the stitch
had gone and it has not been back
since"
Other people here have had similar
experiences with Dodd's Kidney Pills
and their popularity is steadily on the
increase.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
TOLD CT SCHOOL CHILDREN,
shrewd Answers Given by Tots In Elk
limitations.

The word govern" was on the
board and the pupils were asked to
name derivatives therefrom. Governor
was easy. and there were many who
could give such examples OF its use,
as, MIR Bates is Governor. Mr.. Crane
Is Governor" but when goyernable
and ungoyernahle were mentioned
there was no proper example Of their
use offered, as tae children seemed
to have no acquaintance with them at
all At last ore held up hand and
said with confidence, "Oh, know
teacher. CASTOR is ungovernable."
Castor was the defeated candidate
for Governor OF Massachusetts at the
recent election.
On another day exercises in draw
ing being in order, one child was told
to draw a person sitting in chair.
When called UP some time after, she
showed a sketch Of a child, or very
small person. standing at the side OF
chair, as tall Only as the seat OF the
chair. but" said the teacher, why
didn't you make this person sitting
in the chair. as | told you to-" "Oh, =
said the caild. VIXEN you called me up
was just going to bend her. Boston
| Transcript.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

We'll now, isn't that funny" said
Mrs Harris. Il made up my mind
that / must have a baby because all
my friends were poking fun at me for
being without one. SO | thought
[ would surprise my husband and
have one here some night ready for
him when he got home. But, my
gracious. you should have heard him.
He was as MAJ as March hare and
wanted to know what | meant by
bringing home a strange brat. | told
him wanted something TO love and
cuddle. and he said, Love and cud-
die? Nonsense! Can't you love and
cuddle me? That's what | married
you for, anyway. You just take that
brat back where you found it. | won't
have it around" He was so mad that
he went away this morning without
kissing me goodby. a thing he has
never done before" and she wept at
the terrible recollection. Then rcov-
ering herself. she snapped out:
Take il away. | never want to
see another baby"
When Mr.. Wertheimer returned
that evening, there was the baby in
err accustomed place on the floor,
with the dog performing his old
tricks. and the bird splitting its
throat with melody, the cat purring
an accompaniment. But what was
mere to him, there was his wife who
met him at the door with a loving
caress. something that had not hap
pened since their honeymoon, long
time before.
"Hurral for the baby!" he shouted
This is what | call happy family
Mrs. Wertheimer put the baby in his
arms.
1t is our New Years baby. dear
husband" she said softly; my crue
conduct"
No more of that" said Mr.. Wer
t1eimer. hugging wife and baby to
gether "'rhe past is forgotten, an'
we shall begin the New Year owe
again. but we musS give the bah.
an appropriate name. have it" h
exclaimed after a moments thought
"Roxana. that's her name; 1t mean
he Dawn OF Day and that's wha
she has been to us. SO. here you arc
Roxana." and he tossed the squealin
infant up in the air, while Jack, tn
dog. tried TO jump and catch It's tin
feet as they dangled just beyond hi
: reach.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

FAINT and none to her. True, she had |
never invited his caresses, bat that
did not make any difference; the baby
had wedged in between them, and she
was crowded out of her rightful,
though unappropriated place.
The matter ranked in Mrs Wer-
theimer's mind. and the thought OF
getting rid OF it grew in her heart.
SO ii was that one night when Mr..
Wertheimer had hurried home, ready
for a romp before supper, there were
no signs Of life in the house; no bark.
ing dog, no singing bird, no growing
baby.
where's baby?" he inquired of his
stern-faced wife, with a sudden mis-
trust in his heart.
"Oh, yes. it always baby, baby,
nothing but baby, answered the
woman, petulantly. Il suppose you
wouldn't have cared if | had caught
| my death of cold, or worked my fin
gers to the bone waiting on it. as long
| as you could have something TO play
| with. | made up my mind last night,
| after | had gotten up three times to
attend to it, that ! would not be i'm
| posed upon any longer, so this morn
ing took il to the Founding Asylum
and"
Neutrality-suspicious. 20
an asylum?" stammered Mr.. Werthei-
| mer with sudden anger and curl OF
contempt on his lips. You took that
little motherless child to a public in
stitution after promising its father
that you would take its mother
place? thought every woman ha
some love in her heart, if not for her
husband then at least for helpless
babe but you-a nice religion you
have. with all your prating about
Christian duty and charity--it is des
picable.'
Mrs Wertheimer was appalled, al
this outburst from her husband wac
had always been kind and gentle, anc
his contcmptuous look and bitter Ian
auage frightened her. Wcmanilke
she becan to cry. at which her nus
hard soetened and looked surprised
1t was the first time he had ever seer
tears in her eyes. Could it be possible
that she had g heart?
Martha, l said more than | shoul'
have; pardon me. Never mind aoou
the baby. It's only one more disap
! pointment and will live through it.
with that he turred away, but HI
wife, whose eyes we're opened to tn
fun significance oil what she had done
called him back and putting he
f., hands upon his shoulders looked hin
full in the face with a strange w
, vonted expression in her eyes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

Years ever, so as to be a surprise for
him.
When Mr.. Wertheimer returned
home after his days toll on the even
ms in question, he was amazed to find
sprawllng on the floor, surrounded
with soft pillows, a chubby-faced,
blue-eyed infant, with little wisps Of
golden curls hanging around shape
ly head.
Great Caesari" he exclaimed.
What's the row anyway? Have you
started menagerie?"
This is cur baby exclaimed Mrs.
Wertheimer, relating her experience
and intentions.
We'll, now Wen have some fun and
life around the house." said he, get
ting down on the floor to investigate
the rev plaything. shes mighty
pretty. anyway" was his decision. In
few moments he was mixed up with
baby. dog and cat in such noisy
.revel that his wife, with an express
sion of disapproval, came in from the
I kitchen. where she had gone TO pre-
/ pare supper.
John, | didn't know you could make
such a fool of yourself. Just look at
your clothes. all lint and dust, and
you are making more noise than the
whole let put together Have you nc
consideration for the neigLbors?"
We'll. what did you get her for, i
you don't want me to play with herr
And he laughed good-naturedly. "
can't just sit and look at her; tina
amt enough.
Il took her" responded his wife sc
verify. because it is our duty to MAKE
home for some child that didn'
have a good one. Youll make such
fuss over this one that il will soon b.
spoiled. and | want 1t to grow u
good and sensible. have my owl
ideas about its training. Come, sc
up. supper's ready"
For two weeks Mr. Wertheimer live
in paradise, and, strange to say, h
never once went out in the evening
But not so Mrs. Wertheimer. Babe
, require a good deal of care and after
{ ton; she had not calculated on thi
and her idea of duty became yer
! much modified. In fact. she con
j planned of the trouble the baby We
! giving her. in addition TO which thel
D was a trife Of jealousy Mr. We
theimer devoted all his time TO the !
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

The Reformed church in the United
States. better known as the German
Reformed church, is showing great
missionary activity. 1t has recently
purchased from the Church Mission
airy Society of England a large mission
plant at Lochow, Tunan, China, CON
sisting of mission house, chapel nos
pital and spacious grounds. Inc
Church Missionary Society has
moved its work further inland. Sew
eral additional missionaries have been
sent to strengthen the force Of the
Reformed church in China.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

noint; there was nothing marital III
laeir thought. the son-and-heir idea
never occurring to either Of them.
A dog. a cat and a canary bird hau
hitherto been the objects Of Mr.. WeT-
t1eimer's amusemeuts when OF duty
but he had grown weary Of the mon
btonv of all three and wanted some
Thing human that he could love, ret
Ind perish-arimals did not seem TO
TN the void in Lis heart. Moreover
he was a jolly sort of man ana ret
the need OF something to bubble ana
Push over. His home environments
yere-well. were somewhat frigid.
On the contrary Mrs. Wertheimer
Das a strict disciplirarian on the
score of duty dogmatic and unyieId'
Ing in her disposition, and opposed
TO sentimental displays; even her
smiles when she forgot herself and
induced in such worldliness, were
frost-bitten. But she had gathered
the idea al the Woman's club, during
4 protracted and heated discussion on
the subject. that it was the duty oil
every woman to assume the guard
lanship OF at least one embryo
human being. for the purpose of train
ing it according to the standard recog
|tized by the club, in the right way, OF
course. and thus save an immorta
goul from contamination by the wick
sdness of the world, which was badly
in need Of making over again. BE
sides that, the lady had noticed th'
waning influence of the dog, cat an'
1ird TO keep Mr. Wertheimer at homt
In the evenings, Hence. Mrs. Wer
theimer thought a baby in the hous
might accomplish a double object. L
wit: A halo and a stay-at-home hus
land
Now it so happened that Mr.. job
Hopkins had more children than h
could care for; half a dozen of ther
reaching up like the steps Of ladder
all vigorously healthy and constant
rlamoring for something to cat an
wear. His wages not increasing wit
, his family, it was very difficult to 50
even bread. To add TO his miser.
Mrs. Hopkins committed the folly
presenting him with seventh, an
as a last straw, she up and died
the midst of its raising. leaving hi
lorlorn with an eight-months-old BAT
! ind string OF children too young
lplp care for IL
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

visit" said Mrs. Wertheimer. with
many misgivings.
But when she had entered, she
heard a baby'5 soft gurgle. and sure
enough, there was her baby on the
bed in an inner room, as sweet and as
dimpled as ever. making the best OF
II in her strange quarters. Mrs. Wer-
tbeimer told her story and begged
Mrs. Harris to let her have the baby
lack.
II can never be happy without 1t, y
she confessed. with tears running
down her cheeks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
uow's ThlsY

I've o+yer one Hundred Dollars reward foreay
,ase OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
n J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo. O.
We the undersigned, have known 10. j.
Cheney for the last - years and believe him
perfectly honorab in all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any oollsa-
lions made by their firm.
West q TruaX Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
o.: Waldiug Kiunau q Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo. OHIO.
Ing directly upon the bloodn and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sCnt free. Price
55c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family pills arc the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

and will go this moment and get the
child again.
The woman's habitual reserve
melted under the tender caress OF her
husband.
Dear wife. have always loved
,ou, but 1t seemed to me that you did
not love me, you were so-no, ! will
rot say 1t, because | know now that
| was wrong. My heart is big enough
for both you and the baby, so let us
20 after it before we do anything
else"
But the baby was not there, another
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

Near Scarborough a farm exists for
rearing moths and butterflies. HAN
an acre of land has been planted with
trees and shrubs for the purpose. In
their season the stock of caterpillars
is 10000. From 10000 to 10000 pre-
served insects are kept in reserve, so
that butterflies and moths can be sup
piled irrespective of the time of year.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

About Ave years ago a Maine wo-
man. taking consumptive husband
TO the mountains, of Arizona, was
shown an abandoned claim by her In
dian servant. She took IL, with great
difficulty secured $500 to work 1t and
before the year was out sold 1t for
$50 900 and life interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
Spanish Weddina custom.

A wedding without ring seems In
congruous, but In Cadiz. Spain, no
ring is used. After the ceremony the
bridegroom moves the flower in the
brides hair from left to right, for in
various parts of Spain to wear a rose
above your right ear is to proclaim
yourself wife.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
stlok to the AIIeYs.

Uncle Sam still has land enough TO
give us all a farm, more than 9OO,-
600 600 acres awaiting entry and set
Element. r the inhabitants of the
cities. who nave grown to love the
lights and the hurdy-gurdies, stick to
their alley homes Boston Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

A vigorous, impatient pull at the
bell and a young woman with weak,
childish face appeared. There were
races of recent tears. and the cheeks
we're red with much rubbing.
"If this Is Mrs Harris. permit me to
enter and state the object of my
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
oerman eridae las Record.

In the valley of Petruffe. in Luxem-
bourg. Germany, stands the largest
single span of any masonry bridge in
the world, with a length Of pa feet
and a height of 102 feet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

AS ships meet at sea, moment to-
gether when words of greeting must
be spoken and then away into the
deep, so men meet in this world; and
| think we should cross no mans path
without hailing him, and, IL he needs.
giving him supplies.-Henry Ward
Beecher.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
oroanlze Italian Churches.

Italians are organizing Presbyterian,
Baptist, Methodist, Congregational and
Episcopal churches in this country in
considerable numbers. Some OF these
Italians were Waldensians when at
home, but most of them were reared
as Roman Catholics.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
Increases LIE Of Railroad Ties.

The forcing out of sap from railroad
ties with solution OF chloride of
zinc embalms them at a cost OF -
cents each, increasing their lifetime
in use from four years, the present
limit, to about twelve years.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
peat Not = Commercial success.

Experiments in the drying of peat
for fuel from the inexhaustible bogs OF
the province of Ontario, Canada, have
cost about 100000. and met with only
fair success. The product brings s4.25
a ton I'm Toronto.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

woman who wanted a baby having
taken it away. Ii was too late that
evening to do more, 50 procuring the
address. Mrs. Wertheimer resolved to
start after her baby early in tle
norning-lt was her baby now, truly
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

John. must tell you the truth
row. II was not heartlessness, 1t was
because-oh. John, do you not unuer'
stand? was jealous OF your love Tor
the child. was afraid you had ceased
to love me. My hardness was all as
s1med. Jonn. Say you forgive me-
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
center Of Rlhhon lndustrx.

The district of st. Etlenne. France.
has produced annually for the past
five years over s17,O00.000 worth of
ribbons.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
Best Wood for Masts.

Norway fir makes the best masts.
Next come the spruce fir, the Ameri-
can white pine, and the Scotch pine.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

In spite Of it's unwelcome reception
the seventh Hopkins was really the
finest of the lot. bright, healthy and
attractive baby. In his extremity the
father advertised 1t for adoption. and
his advertisement was what Mrs. Wer-
theinaer saw, when in the throes OF
her desire to procure one. It was
windfau, and as soon as she set her
eyes upon 1t she recognized fine
brand to be snatched from the burn,
ing. and adopted 1t at once. but Mf
Hopkins was not to deliver the baby
GIRL until an hour or so before the
husbands homecoming on New
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
nndon,s Postal Facilities.

There is said to be not a single
house in London which IS more than
200 yards from a pillar postbox.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
The Human Tooth.

The tubes in the human tooth are
/ .45O0th of ar inch in diameter. These
pierce the dentine below the enamel
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

Japan's progress Is the real thing. the
mikado's government IS about TO MAXI
an influenza census.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
manv School Children Are sickly.

Many School Chiidren are oleniy'
Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Children
Home, New York, breal, mp Cold in p hours,
cure Feverishness, Headache, Stomaoi\
Troubles. Teething Disorders and Destroy
Worms. Atau druggists 25c Sample mailed
free. Address Allen s. Olmsted lie Roy, Ny.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

4 mean man mpv become master or
mon but never master-m man.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

Ifvona are coughing take DIR. August
Koen p's Hamburg Breast Tea.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

The lesser things Of life arc the ones
We can least afford TO lose.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

ARE Your CLOTHES FADEDf
Use Red Cross Ball Bite an make them
white again. Large ? OF. package, cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

The enmity OF the wicked is the evi.
dcnce of their envy
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01
1t must be ad.

United here, however, that the desires
nj the two for the same object did
rot emanate from the same view
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group, Infu-
enza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma
A certain cure for Consumption in first stages,
and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Large
bottles 25 cents aud 80 cents.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-01-01

r. w + r T Hell
MER wanted a
baby.
Mrs. Wcrthei-
mer's a S p ir q
lions for a
household &c n
ter of attraction
was substantial
~ in the same
direction.
1t must be ad