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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

d. A Phillips, who said he came from
Brooklyn, n. Y, was before Judge Mo-
gan on a charge of annoying the at
taches Of a Market street boot and
shoe store from which he had been dis
missed because there was no further
need of his services. Two witnesses
testified that he devoted an entire aft
ernoon to hanging around the store
and pestering them, one of his acts of
annoyance being to pluck spectacles
from the noses of clerks who were COM
pelled to wear those aids to vision, and
so far did he go in this extraordinary
means of persecution that one Of his
victims had an apoplectic fit, from the
effects of which he has not yet COM
pletely recovered.
In defense of his conduct the defen-
dant said he wanted to get a certificate
Of good character and competency from
the proprietor of the establishment and
inability to obtain it provoked him to
commit the deeds complained of.
rs that the way they do things in
Brooklyn, New York;" inquired the
court, addressing the defendant. IL
il is, you should have forgotten it when
you ventured into this wild and wooliy
West of ours. think your conduct
was abominable, and your bail Of $40
is raised to $50, pending your appear
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

]. X. Murakam, an Armenian, was
before Judge Mogan on charge of
peddling chestnuts without license,
and pleaded his own defense with an
earnestness and wholesale quotation of
familiar legal phrases that impelled
the court to beg him to desist from the
mouthing Of chestnuts. Then the de-
fendant promised to equip himself with
the document necessary to the legal
selling OF wares upon the streets and
the court dismissed him.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10
CFinis.)

George S. King, colored, told Judge
Mogan that he had acquired the pistol
carrying habit while he was chasing
Moros in the Philippines. and became
so addicted to it that in civilian life
he could not abandon it.
Henry A. W. Clay, also cclored, was
the complaining witness against Vet
eran King. 1t was adduced by Mr.. Clay
that while he was a-walking the other
evening and mot intahfeahing wifi no
body" he was met by Mr.. King, who
cordiallyesuggested that they spend the
evening together at the residence or
Mr. Lampkins, likewise colored. I'm
suspecting of treachery, Mr. Clay ac-
companied Mr.. King until they arrived
at an unfrequented spot somewhere on
Pacific Heights, where Mr.. King sud
denly pulled out large pistol and,
presenting it at the head Of the aston
ished Mr.. Clay, demanded if that gen.
tleman had uttered remarks derogatory
to the character of Miss Lillian Lamp
kin. the daughter of the house to which
they were proceeding. AS might have
been expected under the circumstances,
Mr.. Clay pleaded not guilty, and sue
ceeded in appeasing the warlike spirit
of Mr. King sufficiently to have the
threatened shooting deferred until fur
Their inquiry could be made by that
gentleman as to the truth of Mr.. Clays
denial So the twain resumed their
Journey Lampkinward until Mr.. Clay
found opportunity to abandon his com
panion without danger of being pur-
sued and shot-an opportunity which
was embraced as soon as presented
Then Mr.. Clay told his story to a po-
liceman. who arrested Mr.. King and
found concealed on his person large
and fully loaded revolver.
"Ah doan admiah de adeah of packin'
a gun" said the defendant to the court.
but on de 'casion complained of All
thought it would be safe company. as
All didn't know what was a-gwine ter
happen
We'll, George said the Judge, "I'll
enIighten you as to What is going to
happen now I'm going to dismiss the
charge of assault and battery which l
find here recorded against you, and on
the charge of carrying 4 deadly weapon
I'm going to give you hearing to-
morrow morning"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

For not having weeping wife and
two children, George Menoni, an Ital-
ian. accused of having lottery tickets in
his possession, was fined IS yesterday
by Judge Mogan.
When the case was called one Of the
court attaches whispered to the bench
that the defendants s wife and two young
children were in the corridor, weeping
piteously over the prospect of being
deprived of the company and support
of their natural protector. "Ah," said
the kind hearted Judge, I'm sorry to
hear that. But we may restore the
man to his helpmeet and little ones.
He has been in Jail all night, anyway
and his offsnse is really trifiing."
Thus prepared to temper justice with
mercy, the court requested the Italian
interpreter to have the woman and
children brought in, the evident inten-
ton being to have them witness the
dismissal of the husband and father.
But no woman and children could be
found, and then the court turned to the
defendant and asked where his family
had gone. An indignant denial that he
ever .iad or ever proposed to have such
an nacumbrance as wife, to say moth
ing of two children, was the mans eX-
cited response. And so emphatically
reiterative did his disclaimer become
that the Judge. fined him IS in sheer
self defense.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10
WANT License for Sew Bank.

The Board of Bank Commissioners
received application yesterday for a
license for the establishment of the
United Banking and Trust Company
at 236 Bush street, this city. The new
institution has a subscribed capital of
$50, 900, of which $4,000 -has already
been paid in.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

Charles Marcuse. of good family and
excellent intellectual attaipments wheE
his brain is not saturated with the
fumes OF the poppy, was sentenced t.
six months imprisonment by Judge
Mogan at request of some of his we'll
wishing relatives. Having obscene ric-
lures in his possession was the charge
against him, but the severity of his
sentence was really prompted by a de-
sire to place him where he cannot in
dulge his penchant for opium smoking
Marcuse was a man of means and
enviable social and business standing
when he purchased the Baltimore
House. at Dupont and Bush streets.
then and now famed as resort of
opium smokers. Association with
dope fiends" led to his gradual enroll
ment in their ranks, and once he was
fairly installed his downfall was rapid.
Now he is a penniless vagrant.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10
Notorman Arnold Not Blamed.

In the inquest yesterday on the body
Of Charles J. Tedford, a real estate
broker. who was killed near the inter-
section of Sixth and Mission streets by
2 streetcar on November "a, the jury
exonerated Motorman c. N Arnold
from all blame.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

Frank Burke, for attempted burglary
of David James Bakers saloon, 6O2
Sixth street, was held by Judge Fritz
to answer in the Superior Court, with
bail fixed at $1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10
InsnIvent Farmer.

Lorenzo Guintini, a farmer, residing
in Stockton, filed petition in insol-
vency yesterday in the United States
District Court. He owes $1075 and
has no assets.
n + + |. .
ance here tomorrow for sentence"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

Judge Conlan held Edwin " Weth-
Grill on two charges of burglary, one
for stealing jewelry from the quarters
of Captain Bennett at the Presidio and
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

Chapter IV-K. Techau, a Japanese,
was called to the stand, and under
oath declared he was the person who
shot Miss Vaughans canine treasure.
tSensation in court)
He says he did it accidentally add
ed the interpreter. (Sensation subsides.)
How on EARTH" inquired the Judge,
could he accidentally shoot a small
dog on the ground while he was aim
ing at target ON line with his Shout
der? What sort of shot is he, any
way?"
He says" replied the Interpreter,
that he is a good shot, but Just as
he pulled the trigger the dog leaped
high in the air and stopped the bullet. "
Pretty story that if the dog were
retriever" said the Judge, but as the
animal in question was a spaniel I'm
inclined to disbelieve the witness"
Komi was again asked if he would
pay $40 to Miss Vaughan for withdraw
al of the prosecution, and again he
sturdily refused.
Forty dollars or forty days" pre-
scribed the court.
Komi weat to Jail.
(Finis.)
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10
CONFESSION OF DOC SHOOTING
STARTLES THE COURT OF M0GAN
Court Disbelieves Japanese Who Swore
CANNES High Leap Stopped a Bullet
and Led to the Animals Taking Off

ter Miss Grace Vanghan's pet span
lei recklessly enters a Grant-avenue
shooting gallery and dawdles between
the butts and the targets until it is
fatally pierced by a bullet from the rifle
of a japanese marksman. K. Komi ar
rested for crime Chapter II-In Judge
Mogan's court two Caucasian witnesses
swear positively that Komi fired the
fatal shot, while three Asiatics assever-
ate that he was not among those pres
ent when the shot was fired. Case con-
tinued three days. Chapter III-Miss
Vaughan appears in court and sobbingly
says she is willing to take $40 of Komi's s
money to withdraw the prosecution.
Komi declines to settle on that basis.
Case continued till yesterday at request
of defendants attorney who says he has
important witnesses to introduce.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

LIN Dill les.
Losses adjusted and unpaid 5000.
Losses in process or Adjustment OF
in Suspense ..-..----s.----
Losses resisted. including expenses.
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming one year or less. S46l, I31 % ;
reinsurance so per cent ---..
Gross premiums on Fire Risks run
ming more than one year. S11O,-
CT6 Sc: reinsurance pro rata ....
Amount reclaimable by the insured
on perpetual Fire Insurance Pol
icies .....-.
Commissions and Brokerage due
ard to become due .........-.-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-10

j. w McALLISTER Prest-
r T. ericsson. Sect.
Subscribed and affirmed to before me this
10th day CT January 1905
SAMUEL H. KiRKPATRICk.
Notary Public
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
WAS RUN DOWN
Pat Gibbons Is Seriously Injured by
PASSENGER Train.


Pat Gibbons a section man in the en-
ploy of the Santa Fe railway, was found
seriously injured yesterday morning
about O'Clock, along that company
tracks. Just north of Third street. He
was taken to the hospital, where it was
found necessary to amputate the mans
right leg, just below the knee. He re-
ceived other bruises about the body and
his right leg was badly smashed. 1t is
thought that he will recover.
1t is supposed that Gibbons was in
jured by Santa Fe passenger train No.
Is, which left Wichita yesterday morning
at 1:35 o'clock. AS the old man lived in
the north part of the city. it is thought
that he was on his way home. Being 60
years of age and rather hard of hearing,
it is supposed that he did not hear the
train approach from the rear, and he was
run down.
When found, Gibbons had lost so much
blood from his injuries that it was
feared he would die before he could be
taken to the St Francis hospital. The
patrol wagon was summoned and Glib
bons was conveyed to that place.
So far as is known. Gibbons has no
relatives living in this city. He has
been in the employ of the Santa Fe at
this place for many years. He was found
by the conductor of freight train No. 3l,
which was soulful bound.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
ELECTION is HELD
sunfiower Lodge Selects officers fol
the New Year.

At the meeting of Sunhower Lodge No
s. A. F. and A. NJ, last night, large
membership was present and the annual
election of officers was held. After the
principal business had been transacted q
general good time was INDUCED in. in
which the smoke few in bountiful
streams. The lodge il reported as beins
in a very progressive way. and all IN
attendance last evening will remember
the occasion as a pleasant event.
The officers were installed by Chester
A Latham, past master. acting as deputy
grand master. and o. l. Drake past
master. acting as deputy grand marshal.
The following were elected officers
Henry S. Speer. w. NJ. Franklin Payne
s W: John L. Taylor J. w; j. H
Taylor, Treasurer; F c. kirkpatrick
Secretary: r. H Richards. 5. D.; w. w
Day. ]. D.; Brother Hartman. 5. s.
David Leadbetter. ]. s.; Edward Schiegel
Tyler. and F. c. Kirkpatric. Henry 5
Speer and o. L. Drake. Trustees
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW
Exhibit January 4 to Will Be Big
uest Ever Given.

What the poultry and pet stock EXHIBIT
will be. January 4 to 3. 1t is only about
two weeks until the show will open, ana
the officers of the Wichita Poultry and
PET Stock association have nearly all
the preliminary work completed for the
greatest and largest poultry and pet stock
exhibition ever held in Kansas. if not in
the entire west.
The association has been holding sue
cessful exhibitions for the last twelve
wears. but their thirteenth annual exhi-
hilton will be the largest exhibit of fancy
poultry ever brought together in Wichita
since the organization of this association
thirteen years ago, and as the fact be-
comes known that the Wichita Poultry
and Pet Stock association il back OF and
are promoting the one great industry that
out-ranks in money value either corn,
wheat cattle or hogs. The total value Of
the poultry produced in the last census
wear was s2Sl, 17S. PAT. The industry was
worth more than all the live stock
slaughtered. and as this fact becomes
known TO the business men. such as it
takes to build up city like Wichita. they
are willing to help the industry, and
have offered their aid and support in a
financial way. which extends an invita-
tion to the poultry breeders OF the west.
by business men, as well as the associs-
ton, to come TO the best show. in the
best town CWichita). in the best state in
the Union.
The association has engaged Judge j.
K. Felch. of Natick. Mass. to place the
awards at the 1904 show. Mr.. Fetch is a
man whom every poultry raiser in the
country knows, at least by reputation.
and his engagement to officiate at the
Wichita show. the only one in Kansas
which he Will visit this season. already
has brought many requests from poultry
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
BUSINESS PLACES
WILL CLOSE FRIDAY
Christmas to Be More Gener-
ally Celebrated.
THAN EV Err BEF ORE
Two Shows Are the Principal
AmusementS.
THAN EV Err BEF ORE

Almost every business establishment OF
any description in the city of Wichita will
|, , be closed all or part of the day Christmas
The railroads set the pace By announc-
ing that they will give their employees a
full holiday Both the freight offices and
warehouses will be closed all day. No
freight viii be received or delivered
Some OF the grocery stores will open for
a short time in the morning but all will
! close by noon and the employees will not
be required to return TO work until Sat
urday morning. The dry goods stores will
close Thursday night and not reopen until
Saturday morning. The hardware stores
will be closed the greater part of the day
The drug stones are planning half holi-
day and the wholesale and jobing houses
will be closed all day. Wen have all
day to eat turkey said one of the clerks
yesterday
Incidentally those birds are selling for
1e cents pound. but contrary TO expecta-
tons, there is no shortage in the fowls
1t was predicted .some time back that
there would not be near enough turkeys
to go around. Every meat market in the
city already has full line of nice plump
turkeys for sale. 1t would seem that the
birds have been held back especially for
| the Christmas trade.
| In the way of observing Christmas
| nearly all churches have plans for an en-
| tertainment either on the evening before
| or Christmas night
The amusements during the day consist
of two shows. a matinee and an evening
performance at both the Crawford and
the Toler. In addition several balls viii
| be given at the various halls.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
SCHOOL CHILDREN
TO HAVE EXERCISES
Carleton School Will Have a
Santa Claus.
JUST BEFORE CLOSING
Four Grades at Mccormick to
Have Tree.

In the public schools throughout the
city Christmas exercises will be held this
afternoon.
They will consist of recitations, music,
These exercises are of neyer-failing in
terest to the friend and parents of the
children The custom of the Christ
mas box has been in use in the
schools for number of years and is a
source of great enjoyment to the pupils.
The names Of the students are placed
on slip of paper and drawn and the
pupil is expected TO buy present for the
one whose name he draws. The presents,
for which limited price is made. are
placed in a box and at the close Of the
afternoon exercise, or program, the pres
ents are given out.
A number of the schools this year will
have Christmas trees, which will take
the place of the Christmas box
At the Carleton school on South Law
renee, The pupils of Mrs. Morehead' S
grade have decorated their room very ar
tistically with holly and evergreen. jap
anese lanterns have been used extern
sively in the decoration. The room will
be darkened and the light furnished by
these lanterns making a very pretty ef-
feet
The pupils of the fifth grade, taught by
Miss Elizabeth Phillips, have also pre-
pared a decided novelty for the after
Moons entertainment. most realistic
fire place has been erected in one corner
of the room, and at the appointed time
Argyle King fmpersonating Santa Claus.
will step forth with his Christmas packet.
The children will also have a Christ
mas tree which will afterwards be pre-
scented to the Childrens home The decor
atoms in this room are also unusually
pretty.
At the Mccormick school on the West
Side the first, second, third and fourth
grades have combined forces and will
have a large Christmas tree with special
music and exercises. The other grades
will also have exercises and Christmas
boxes.
At the Park school the rooms have been
beautifully decorated. especially the sew
enth and eighth grade rooms. The last
named rooms have been very handsomely
decorated with holly, mistletoe and ever
green. Special exercises and music have
been prepared in these and the other
rooms.
At ire Irving school the second and
third grades, taught by Miss Moore and
Miss Sargent. and the fourth and sixth
grades. taught by Miss Phillips and Miss
Christmas trees.
and the rooms have also been prettily
decorated.
At the Franklin, Kellogg, ingais,
Washington and Harry Street schools all
have prepared special programs, ana IN
some grades Christmas trees.
At the College Hill school the rooms
have combined and will have their Christ
mas boxes together.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
WILL CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
United Brthren Congregation Was
Organized Twenty Years Ago.

Twenty years ago. December y. in the
Eagle block. in Justice Hobbs office.
Rev F. P Smith organized the United
Brethren church OF Wichita watch
meeting will be held AZ the United
Brethren church on the eevning Of De
cembsr 81. in which Rev. Smith. the
organizer. will address the meeting.
"reminiscences Of the past. and many
other interesting features viii occupy the
program.
We are hopeful OF all friends, and
especially all that have ever been con-
nected in any way with the interests
Of this church in these years. viii meet
with us in this anniversary meeting.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

breeders in different parts of the west
for premium lists, and many who have
not been here in the past are sending
entries for this show, attracted by his
engagement as judge.
These new patrons are the ones whom
the association hopes to hold for future
exhibitions. II it can do this, ii will
have accomplished much. not only for
Wichita, but for the hundreds of poultry
fanciers in this part of the country.
Poultry in this vicinity has done ex-
ceptionally well this year, and there is
lots Of it. The entries are large and the
quality viii undoubtedly be high.
No breeder of poultry should fail to get
one of the associations premium lists.
Liberal cash premiums, in regular and
special prizes, are offered.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

But how few realize
that Royal Baking Pow
der In its chief ingredient
is a direct product Of the
healthful and delicious
grape! This constituent
Of the grape, crystall1ed.
and ground to an impal-
pable powder, is the
cream of tartar which
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
DIRECTORS NET YESTERDAY
interurban Railway Officers Hold
Secret Session.

There was = very important meeting
of the directors OF the Arkansas Valley
Iaterurban Railway company held in the
office of o. 4. Boyle. president. yester-
day. The object was 70 elect = general
manager 20 Took after the interests Of
the company here and elsewhere \ large
number were present and much important
busginess was transacted. The meeting
was secret
There VII be Joint meeting held sooa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

at Modesto. California, while enroute TO
Wichita. The body will be buried at
Bucklin, Kansas. Immediately upon the
arrival here a train will be taken for that
place. Both Mr.. Culver and his sister.
who is now dead, at one time attended
Friends University in this city. Miss Gull
yer, the dead woman, was 30 years OF age.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
COMPLAINT Is FILED

Doctor Alleges That George Raiston
Is Insane.
Dr. II. H. Taggart fled a complaint
against George Ralston in the probate
court yesterday, charging insanity. The
complaint states that Ralston is suffering
from mental arrangement, and that the
welfare of the community requires that
he be gconhned in the State Hospital for
the Insane. Ralston has been in Wichita
about year. He came here from Okla
homa, and is at present in the Wichita
hospital.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

DR.. D. T. Parkinson wishes to an
nounce to his friends and patrons that
he has moved his dental once from the
Sheetz building to 15S North Main street.
rooms and Z. The entrance to this
building is on First street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
BROTHER ARRIVES HERE
Body of Ellen Culver Will Be Buried
at Buck!in

w. V. Culver. oft. Cobb arrived in the
city yesterday to meet his mother. who is
expected to arrive here shortly with the
body of her daughter. Mr.. Culver's sister.
Ellen Culver, who died Sunday on a train
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

Clarence Copeland, who has been at
tending the Northwestern University IN
New York city. is home to spend the
holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.
II. II. Copeland, S37 North Lawrence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

forms the active principle
of every pound OF
Royal Baking Powder.
Fruit properties are In
dispensable to the health
fulness Of the body, and
those Of the grape as
used In the Royal" are
the most valuable and
healthful of all.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
Christmas Turkey.

The Courier Produce Co., 4ol West
Douglas, is provided with 200 fine, dressed
turkeys for your Xmas dinners. Young
gobblers, 14c: hens. lie per pound.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23

with the various committees of the cor
mercial clubs of the city at which many
things Of interest will transpire.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
ELEVATOR is BROKEN
Several Days Will Be Required to
Make Repairs.

The elevator in the Sedgwick block
was out of use AN day yesterday owing
to being broke down The owners have
sent to Kansas City after repairs. but
it may be several days before the ele-
vator will be in use again. This break
down makes ii very unhandy for people
who have to enter the building three or
four times a day
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
Gold letterind.

Gold Lettering.
The book binding department of this
ofice is equipped for gold lettering on
sight on Christmas presents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-23
How Nature Lends

Every one knows that Royal Baking Powder
is absolutely pure. Hence the housewife uses
it with implicit confidence and without ques-
ton, and she is justified in SO doing.