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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
$10,25O WAS
PAID FOR FARM
Iowa Man invests in Sedgwick
County Land.
THREE SAL ES IN ONE YEAR
Price Advance From $4,000
to S1O,250 in That lime.
THREE SALES IN ONE YEAR

Mr. J. NJ. Hayden yesterday Sold his
fine farm. six miles south of the city. TO
z. E. Miller of Sioux City, Ia, for sl0.25e.
This is the third time this farm has
changed hands within the past year. MI
Shoemaker bought il many years. ago,
set out fine orchard, built a nice resi-
dence and other farm houses. The land
is very fertile. and last winter a. p.
Butcher of Haysville came along and
purchased it for 5000. He owned it but
few weeks when ii was sold TO Mr..
Hayden. The price of the farm has adj
vanced a considerable figure at each
sale
Mr. Miller, the new owner. has lately
disposed of his farm in Iowa and will
move his family 10 Sedgwicll county and
take possession of his new home on the
first of March. He was greatly surprised
at the low price of the lond in this sec
ton when productiveness was consid
cred. He has farmed all of his life and
the possibilities of Sedgwick county
farm lands and lost no time in making
the trade.
The three sales within the last year
show how fast Sedgwick county farm
lands are advancing in price. 1t has long
been considered that farm lands in the
vicinity Of Wichita were too low and ii
has oftentimes been cited that the lands
in this valley would be very satisfactory
investments if the price generally asked
was doublesd. Many eastern farmers are
tired of the small farm and worn-out
lands. and moving to Kansas and
buying farms. Some have never owned
a farm until they reached this state :
the prices asked surprised them. for on
investigation they found Kansas lands to
be as productive as the farms they left
ard the labor required is not so great.
The eastern farmers realize the great
value of Kansas farms and are buying
tnem while the price is exceedingly low.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
A CARDS. E. MOVES & co.
To Our Friends and Patrons and All
Parties Interested.

Our stock of dry goods, all damaged
by fire and the intense heat that pre-
vailed at the time, was shipped to St.
Louis and sold at public auction. The
goods We're very generally distributed
among the retailers of that city. some
of them claiming to have purchased the
entire stock. Reference to the St. Louis
daily newspapers of last week will YER
ify the above statement. a large amount
of old stuff will undoubtedly be palmed
off on the public by the retailers as from
the stock of S. E. Noyes & Co
The fire occurred on the 18th of October,
nearly four months ago; all the goods
were more or less injured. either by
water or chemicals and the intense heat
they were subjected to- We consider our
selves we'll rid of stock in this condi-
ton. We prefer to reopen with an en-
tirelN new stock untainted with any
suspicion of mixture with goods that
have been laying nearly four months in
a damp damaged condition. that will
develop very shortly
We will reopen so soon as we conclude
arrangements. now in progress. in a good
location. suitable store. with a new stock
Of reliable goods at popular prices.
s. Z. MOVES x CO.
Wichita Kansas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
WORSE THAN
BEING IN JAIL
Two HOboes Were Fastened
in Old City Mill.
THEY WENT TO SLEEP
And Entrance Was Nailed Up
by Waterman.
THEY WENT TO SLEEP

Two hoboes struck town early Sunday
morning According to their story they
did not stop in Wichita because they
wanted to, but because The conductor alb
solutely refused TO carry them any far
Their until they showed the cash. When
they scrambled off the train on the Santa
Fe platform they looked around for some
place to hang up until new conductor
came through, and finally their eyes
rested on the old mill building just west
OF the Santa Fe depot. They walked
around it and discovered a door. II was
rather high, but they pulled out the iron
clasp and with much exertion these
Weary Willies pulled themselves to the
TOP and dropped INSIDE. The only mate
rial inside was rocks. BRICK and scrap
iron. but they managed to make such
comfortable bed they were soon in dream
land
Several hours later Gerald Eolk, who
has charge of the old ruins. passed and
seeing the door open. nailed it shut, while
the hoboes continued to sleep.
Anyone who has ever seen the old mill
Will know what it would mean to be
Lied ns.de. \ sold stone wall runs up
about Is feet. and above this the walls
are OF Corrugated HO4. MESS rep WIS
received from the outside man might as
well be in Sins-Sing.
When the hoboes woke up in the after
neon they were raYenOUsy hungry, and
decided TO sec what hind of town
Wichita was for handouts. one helped
the other up u the door, but after tug
I:ng and pulling at it. dropped to the
ground again. They took turns. but
I.either could move it. and after wear
ing themselves out at this they began
Gallowing al the TOP Of their voices. They
called the police h2llowed fire and muir
lat again their appetites aroused them to
action. this time in q different line. They
scaled The stone wall ard standing on this
they hammered the corrugated iron with
their clenched fists until they were too
sore to use. Meanwhile they cursed
Wichita and the fate that took them into
heard them. bat supposed some boys
toboes managed to scale the iron wall to
ten. He could just get his head to the
window, and here he turned loose his
vocal organs.
Gerald Volk was in his office near. and
hearing the hubub. went out to see what
the trouble was He looked up at the
little window and saw Il face SO white
that it showed through the CRIME. Then
he realized what he had done He hast
ened to unlock the door and never were
there two happier tramps than the ones
he helped out They were dirty. ragged
end bloody. but that was nothing, when
they had thpir freedom
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
REMAINS WERE BROUGHT HOME
Scdy Of Bert Houser Arrived in WITCH
ita Sunday.

The remains Of Bert Houser. the young
Wichita soldier who died more than a
year ago in the Philippines. reached this
city Sunday. Accompanied by a number
o. former friends and relatives. the re-
mains were taken u the Settler Springs
church. southeast Of the city near the
Young mans former home. and after a
brief service at the church. the body WAS
laid 10 rest in the Sclt-er Springs Gene
terry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
HONORABLY DISCHARGED.
Sergeant Otis Cone Will Return Home
SUNDAY.

Otis Cone. who enlisted in the United
States army two Years ago. has served
his term Of enlistment and will return
here next Sunday.
lie has been for some time located at
Fort Grant. Arizona as a member of the
Fourteenth cavalry band. Otis At the
time OF his discharge and for some time
before was sergeant The officers Of the
regiment give Otis Cone good reputa-
ton as a soldier and they want him 10
re-enlst. He Is SAID TO he one of the
best band leaders in the service
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
RIP VAN WINKLE.

Among the most prominent and worthy
theatrical offerings of the year is rip
Van Wrinkle, a play that has won favor
amidst thousands heretofore. There is
a vast difference between this production
of Rip Van Wrinkle, which will be seen
here at the Crawford theater Sc turday.
January 81. however. as this d.diHatiza =
ton of the Irving story is different. The
scenes are laid in and about the Catskill
mountains and many novel effects and
striking sensations are introduced with
the assistance of electricity. The scenic
surroundings are most beautiful. being
one of the heaviest and most elaborate
ever carried on the road. The present
ing company is one of unusual strength.
its members being well known people Of
the dramatic profession. \ better RIP
has never been seer III this fine play than
J. \. Simon. who was especially engaged
to appear in this presentation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
NEW CLUB ORGANIZED.
Company A Will Furnish Armory and
Club Rooms

Yesterday the members of Company \
met and organized society which will
be known as the Infantry club. 1t will
be confined to Company \. fact which
will not detract in the least from the
pleasure of their meetings. for they are
jolly set of fellows. They will furnish
the armory and club rooms.
The following officers were elected yes
terday:
Pres;dent-Captain II. ". Koenecke.
Vice president-Sgt Frank Bonney.
Secretary-Private Clement Parker.
Treasurer-Gilbert u. Hampton
Entertainment COMMUNICATIONS. Can
men TrumpeterChas. w Myers.
Committee on Observation-Disclosures
Bruce Griffith. Sergeant j. L. Bailey, and
Sergeant Martin Weiss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27

people are lovely and entertaining. The
boob is followed SO closely IN word and
action that those who have read the
novel found much pleasure in anticipat-
ing the parts.
Mr.. Robson has collected together q
very capable company. A romantic actor
of great strength. Mr. Robson plays the
part with spirit and feeling. His players
are of the same style and an audience
becomes very enthusiastic during the
performance. Mr. Robson has played here
before, but never has he shown his abii-
ity and his work appreciated as last
night. The program as a whole is a fin
ishcd one and was very enjoyable
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
RICEs SHOW GIRI.

There have been many musical come
dies given in this city, but Rice's Show
Girl, which comes TO the Toler Wednes-
Gay night. is one that has received the
highest praise from press and public
throughout the east. The piece is a jolly
one, constructed on original lines. and
with an abundance of catchy and original
music and songs. Persons who have wit
ressed the performance say that without
doubt it is one of the most pleasing and
entertaining comedies
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
LITTLE CHILD DEAD.
Waldo Bowers Died at 224 ST. Francis
Yesterday

Little Waldo Page Bowers, aged
years and months, died yesterday morn
ing at the home of his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Page, pa st. Francis
avenue. Funeral will occur Wednesday
afternoon at 80 at the residence.
The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Mary A Nickels will be held this after
noon at o'clock at the home of the
family. 1927 East Douglas avenue.
Friends of the family invited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
CHAS. ID HERMAN.

One of the most beautiful scenic pro-
auctions that will be seen IT. this city
this season Is Henry Guy Carleton's 70
mantle drama The Lions Mouth 80
which VIII be presented by Nj. Chas.
u. Herman and the WSrde company at
the Crawford Grand on Wednesday night.
The first act shows a street in Venice.
with a view o. ore of the canals. II
is bright. picturesque and true The sec
end act is d mCo1lighs scene showing 4
fete in progress IL the garden Of the
Doge's palace. II represents an inspir-
ing picture OF the grand canal with the
moon reflected on its waters and view
Of the beautifully lighted buildings e
the city in the distance. The ,hird set
IS a picture OF the giant staircase. with
the famous lions mouth carved r the
pillar Il one Of the palaces ard : s.riz-
ing scene. The fourth and last act pre-
sents one % the chambers Of the iHui-
sition. where ali the instruments Of tor
ture were stored and where the con-
demned were executed.
The engagement of Ar. Herman prom
ises 20 be a big financial success There
is no doubt that ii viii he an artistic tri-
umph.
"othello~ will be the bin Tor Thursday
night
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
At the Crawford.
ARE YOU A MASON

AXE 1UI 4 MASONI
Are You a Mason" the biggest COM
edy farce of the decade will be the at
traction at the Crawford theater Mon
day, February p 1t is now in its third
season and hss created a furore in this
year and has created a furore of fun
which has never been exceeded by any
farce comedy produced i'm this country.
There is laugh in every line. 1t is thor
oughly original and in its conception.
full of humorous complicat lions and de-
velops well-knitted story logically and
with fine effect.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
FOR STEALING A PAIR OF SHOES.
Porter Wilson Arrested on That
CHARGE YESTERDAY.

Porter Wilson was arrested by the pO-
Ice yesterday on the charge of petit lar
ceny. He has been working for Henry
Stumble. at Peck, and it is alleged that
he stole a pair of shoes and left the
place. Mr. Stunkle telephoned to the po-
lice yesterday morning and the arrest
" as made at noon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
FATHER FRANCIS KELLY

Father Francis Kelly will lecture this
evening in the Toler audtorium- This is
enc of the regular lyceum numbers. and
one that every patron cannot afford To
miss. This eminent divine has a world
wide reputation as a clear thinker. lib
erai and eloquent man, and his lecture is
one that will interest persons of all
classes. and no more pleasant evening
could be spent than in listening TO
Father Kelly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
THE TYRANNY OF TEARS.

Paul Gilmore. who has devoted sew
eral seasons to starring in dramas, where
love-malking and sword play were princi-
pal factors, will appear here soon in
Haddon Chambers delicious comedy, The
Tyranny of Tears supported by a cast
of metropolitan players.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27

Mr.. John l.. Dunning, the local mana
ger for the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company. leaves today for New York. to
attend the annual convention Of mana
gers for that company. Mr.. Cumming is
proud of the report he carries with him
for the results obtained during the year
1902 for the Wichita office are double
wat they were in 1901 and this only
demonstrates that Wichita As hard to
beat when it comes TO getting business in
any line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27
Bedding Materials

beQ0fHg MATERIALS
Pare White &cdieated
Pats, per roll. i1c ard =. K
Plain and FaDcy Siskoiines.
priced. per yard .--..-. 1oc
Comforter Crefonnes in large
flower designs. per yard Sc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-01-27

Are you going 70 travels one
q these teie~coE>E all -
Just shat yos aTe boxing fo-.
Al. sizes. from lf 10 zs inches.
IA stock. tso and three
straps. Priced from r.
each 2S< 20 . VI
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
Newspaper COIgS POStOffiCe

The postoffice at Los Angeles is hay ing strenuous time these days to dis patch second cla ss ma,l matter. In ad- dition to the large amount of hrst-class mail matter to sort out and route, as result of the large number of tourists and visitors in that city at this time, the postoffice clerks are putting in overtime handling tons of copies of the Midwinter Number of the Los An geles Times, which was issued on Jan. 1st. As usual, citizens and tourists all over the Southwest are mailing great numbers of this issue of "rhe Times' to frends-many going to re- mote parts of the world.
 No section of the world can tell a prouder story of progress and develop ment than can Southern California for 1902, and "The Times" has certainly told it truthfuly and well, and best of all, has told it in few words and in at tractive form. Such papers do effect i've missionary work in the East and one can more correctly inform friends of the real conditions of life in the "land we love" by sending them copy of this issue of "The Times" than by any number of letters or or dinary papers.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
Farmers Club Meeting.

The farmers club meeting held last Monday night was fairly we'll attended but not as many out as should be at these meetings. It was thought best ty hold the next meeting in the alter noon so it was called for Saturday y afternoon, March 18th at 2 o'clock, at which time it is hoped the organza- tion may be completed and get thing S Water question, will be taken up and if there are any ma ters to bring be- fore the Baard resolutions could be drafted at this time. Let all interest ed make an effort to be out.
 w. E. WILsIE, Sec'y.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
Geo. Z BoNoWdy

A large line of white goods at Var ney's.
 C. K. Rockwood came in Monday with the railroad officials.
 Judge Havens says business is pick ing up. He was holding court here Monday.
 MT. E. Hauck, of Hallack, Califor- nia, came in Thursday and will make. this place his home.
 Ira l.. Wilson, of Los Angeles, was in the valley this week, looking after his interests on the Eastsde.
 Freight in car load lots is being de- lvered in Imperial almost every day which is a great convenience for our merchants.
 A. A. Merrill, of Franklin, Tenn, is in the valley seeking a location. He finds so much good land that he is un- decided where to locate.
 The Imperial Brick & Material Co.,, are burning their first kiln of brick in their yard west of town. The fires were lighted Tuesday noon
 A. T, Plath, has been suffering from the rheumatism for several weeks, will leave for Los Angeles. this week where he will go to a hospital for treatment.
 If you want ready-made night gowns, underclothing, underskirts, wrappers or the latest thing in the 1903 shirt waists go to "The Racket" Los Angeles prices.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
Advertised letters
Following is the list of letters in the Imperial post office and advertised:

Following is the list of letters in the Imperial post office and advertised Belarde, Jose M Johnson, Isaac Kennedy, Duncan Lancaster, Reggie Langworthy, J. l.. Means, Karl 2 Paradise w. F. Palmer K. W. Palmer, Chus. Pulkratch, Jose. F. Reed, Frank $. Reed, Geo. w. Rankin, John D. Standa gre, Thos Stephens, Milt Smith, Wm. F. Steam, J. l.. Van Ness, O.C. Mickey C. J. Barnes, Mrs. Mae Bailey, Mrs. A. w. Mahan, Mrs. J. Trent, Miss N.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07

Mitchell & Holman this week moved their stock of furniture from West Eighth street to their new and com modious bui ding OH Imperial avenue, between Sixth and Seventh.
 The track surfacing gang on the railroad is making rapid progress and it is confidently expected that regular passenger service will be established on the line before the 1st of April.
 Miss Genie Grove is down with slight attack of the measles This is the only case, to our knowledge, there has ever been in the valley and it IS d mystery to all where she got them.
 Henry J. Burk is here from Spooner, Wisconsin, and n1arvels at the fertility of our soil. He left zero weather and a country covered with snow, and the change to the perfect weather of the Imperial valley was to to his liking.
 1. w. Gleason came in from River side the first of the week to attend the meeting of the Board of Directors of Imperial Water Company No. 1. Mr., Gleason has just recovered from all attack of the fever, and is fast regain ing his strength.
 J. c. Abshier,of Francis county, Mis- souri, has opened a grocery store in the new building across from the Press office. He is going to carry all exclu Sive stock of groceries and will un doubtedly do well. Wa'ch for his an louncement next week.
 J. A. Morrison, the assistant cashier of the First National Bank here, has decided to build him residence on Inn perial avenue, between Fifth aud Sixth streets. He expects to build of brick, 28 K 29, with d foot porch sur rounding the entire building.
 D. J. MacPherson, of the United States Geological Survey staff, is in the valley making observations on the rapdity of the flow of water in the canals, the amount of silt carried by the water, the erosion in the canals, and kindred matters. The data he se- cures here will undoubtedly be of Va lue to the government in the successful Consumat ion ot it's irrigation projects along the Colorado river
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
SNAPS

am now located in my new office oil Imperial avenue between Seventh and Eighth and am prepared to handle any real estate deal or law business. Here are few snaps in lands: 80 acres, 3H miles east of Silsbee, at $16 per acre. 16O acres, near Silsbee, at $16 per acre.
 32O acres, about 6 miles from Imperial, partly improved, SIS per acre. 40 acres, mile from Silsbee, deeded, fully paid water stock. See me for bargains. Contracts, mortgag es, leases and papers of all kinds carefully made out. Special attention given to interests of non-residents. Write me for my terms
 Fl. NJ DYKE,
 Attorney-at-Law
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
SA Y

Did you know that had the largest and most p1ete line of general merchandise in the Imperial valley?
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
A Snap For Somebody

4SO acres of good soft, smooth land 4 miles from Imperial. Water ready for use. Price $13,50 per acre.
 Address J. D. LANGFORD,
 Highland, Cal. Or T. P. BANTA, Imperial, Cali.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
ITS A FACT, HOWEVER

We carry Hardware Tinware, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes Patent Medicines, Hats for Men, Women and Children and last but not least full line of first class groceries at prices that are made low possible, consderate with good business principles
 and be convinced We always at your service
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07
Southern Pacific Time Card

Trains stop at Old Beach as follows;
 FAST BOUND Overland 2:23 p. III. Sunset Limited 9:19 p. m.
 WEST BOUND Overland 10:04 a. i'll
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07

You had better secure you a lot now to avoid another ad- vance in price. Ten-acre tracts are sure to advance al- so, so now's your chance to get one at the present figure.
Imperial press and farmer., 1903-03-07

In Imperial is ad- vancing in price rapidly, and for that reason the prices of town lots have been re-adjusted and III some places have raised.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-01

decks from sten to stern. 50 fierce
vas the tempest that II was impossible
to keep the big liner under s,eerage
way, and for hours she fell back into
the trough Of the sea. She rolled and
'tossed fcarfuliy, and the 20 japanese
passengers had sickiy time 81 II. as
they were pitched about in their bunks
between decks. The steamer brings a
heavy cargo Of mixed miscellaneous
merchandise. The 20 Japanese PAS
sengers are said to be .desttned for
Portland. They are all neat-looking
;y;3Sang men, well dressed. and every one
Of them has the required no stored
away in the recessss OF his clothing in
order that he may not be returned to
whence ne came under the pauper I'm
migration law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-03-01
LOOKING FOR couNTERFEIrERs

The secret service is endeavoring tC
locate the headquarters of gang OF
counterfeiters who have been clrculat-
ing spurious half-dollars and quarters
In some of our eastern cities. There
are also many unscrupulous dealers
who put up an imitation article and Of
fer 1t in place of the original Hostetters
Stomach Bitters, claiming 1t is Just as
good Don't accept it. The genuine
Is sold only in bottles. securely sealed,
with their Private Stamp over the neck
There is no medicine in the world that
can take its place as sure cure for
nausea, sick headache, heartburn, in
digestion. dyspepsia, constipation or
liver complaints. Many prominent
physicians always prescribe it in the
above cases. You will therefore make
no mistake in trying bottle at once.
1t will do you good.