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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
For the Eagle.
THE DEAR OLD KANSAS HOME.

I've wandered tack to the plain where l born,
And sadly 1 find, within this tiny, weedgrown
space,
Where had hoped to find asodbult cottage, brown and
worn,
heap of ruins-al that now remains of my birth
place
Upon this little plot of ground reposed chldhoOds
My fathers hands upbuilt it here with patient toll
and care;
His plowshare the sod his spade it that
In blocks to build the walls and he the mixed
with
Ny fathers hands, with hammer, and nails, made
To meet the humble needs of him who would enchain
the plain:
And mothers hands, and love- and songs and happy,
hopeful nature
Enshrined the spot and made it home shrine it
shall remain
Out there tiny cattle ranch well stocked with peb
there upon that little knoll my corncob horses
grazed;
And>there think it was that stood my little stacks of
Each buffao-walow sheltered Indian wigwams $50 I
Played.
Twas here mob of farmers (neghbor boys) SO angry
That way up in the air, where hung my swing two
poles between.
They, for bandit strung" my dolly up my dearest
So great depth of woe as then felt I've never seen
The angels brought left tiny sister here for
The neighbors to the child and in play
full mood
Remarked: Sc" just believe III take the baby home wifi
me"
thought he meant it ALL and by the baby trembling
stood.
And many more of chdhood's dear events come back
me,
But like grim ghosts of chldhoods friends they float
away again,
all alone and sad; the past is lost
Ill pluck this sunhower from the spot and go my way
again.
-JFANE r ROSIFY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
The STATISTICAL SIDE OF SUICIDE.

Humanity seems t., grow neither better nor more
hopeful The higher and advanced the civilization
greater seemingly is the unhappness. For truth
it is net seeming tut fact susceptible of proof by
statistics The savage or the Indian wild in his woods
lounging life of ignorance out along stream shell
tered by the mountain, in the aggregate seems more
happy than he of the highest civilization
Education brings capacity only enjoy all
the keenly suffer The refining influences of civil
cation undoubtedly should render the world con-
stantly. better to live in.
That is the case appears in the statistics
suicides For several years the suicides
has been increasing in England and statistics show that
has been great increase in the number of
selfdestucton in the twenty thirty years
all but countries. The proportion in France during
the past twenty-five years from 157 per
100000 OF population. In Germany it was about the
and Belgium showed only somewhat less proper
ticn- In Russia there was no increase Austria in
by per 600 Hungary by Of Australia by
% Ireland by s. Scotland by IS and England by Is in
the same period In England there has been steady
increase fer fifty years 1860 the number of suicides
1857 In 1896 had reached 1853. of which 1871
and 66S women. Russia has been usually
looked upon as a country where men had not much in
cenve live. Russia is about the only country
which there has been increase in the proportion of
suicides to natural deaths the most civilized
countries that suicides increase most rapidly leaving
suspicion perhaps that is Of Importance how
much wealth nation accumulates than it is now equta
bly, well-being is distributed among the masses 1t is
curious fact that in all countries suicides are
more common among men than among women
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
A WONDERFUL LABOR MARKET.

trade industry is afforded by the entire absence Of
anything like gut in the labor market Notwithstanding
the recordbreaking immigration. This spring about
hundred thousand adult immigrants have landed
every month"; at the ports of the United States and of
these the large majority have been who bring only
their working power sell and live by They with
capital to go into business. Most of them I'M
skilled in the higher branches of American industry.
country is in extraordinary state of prosperity
when it absorb $4,000 10000 workingmen from
other parts Of the world month after month without
suffering from overstocked labor market 1t is i'm
possible imagine such easy and comfortable growth
by immigration anywhere else than in land Of wonder
full natural which is enjoying altogether
tiona business activity No other country could i'm
migrants in such numbers they coming to the
United States without much troublesome congestion in
The labor market This country could in ordn-
vparc
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

The young should begin early the habit of reading
newspaper. 1t should be real newspaper, and not a
yellow journal which viii his mental and moral
standards degenerate he not all the edu
cation requires public affairs from the news
papers Let him not make this error. Their is
necessarily fragmentary He should read regularly one
good magazines devoted the discussion CT que
tons of public He should read little good fc'
ton well history and general literature While he
should persisentl seek the acquaintance of the best
men of his own craft who usually the broadest-
minded should also seek friends outside of it. They
help him 20 see that there are important crafts
in the world beside his own All this will broaden mis-
views and help him keep out a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
AS TO THE HERO OF The RATCHET.

Simeon Ford, the versatile writer in dissenting on
the life and character Of ire Father OF Country and
how mans whole life may be influenced by trihing
circumstance says that suppose Georges Esther instead
of being sentimental old cuss hearing that his son
had been monkeyng with edged tools had hastily re
moved him to the seculson OF the woodshed and had
then and there. with single or other convenient
weapon proceeded TO that portcn OF Georges anat
omy which the British were permitted 10 gaze
upon Instead OF growing up TO be the father of his
country he might have become moroSe and sulen and
developed into life insurance solicitor or map ped
der or even fallen to s greater depths of depravty
the moral Of all this that one should ever strive 70
tell the truth, at personal Inconvenience es
peeialy when one is likely 70 be found out ANYWAY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
The KANSAS TRuANT Law.
airy years

The FL Dorado Republican says that the census of
school children will be taken this under the new
tIuancy law, which is practically compulsory law.
which provides that the shall ascertain
the place and date of birth of every child
ated and the parent guardian having charge
control of such child shall make oath that such record
is The enumdrator is empowered administer the
OATH and any having charge control of child
who shall refuse TO take such oath shall be adjudged
guilty of misdemeanor and conviction shall be fined
from 81 $40 The main provisions of the are that
parents guardians of children between Is years
old shall be required to send such children to school
public private denomnatonal parochaleach school
year for such period the school is in session Truant
officers to be elected clothed with ample power
enforce the law and guardian who refuses
comply with the provisions of the is liable fine
Of S. to $25 The taking of the school begins
June
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
KEEP OUT oF TIE Bills

The wise man keeps out OF the ruts To be certain.
however that he viii accomplish this be must begin
early in life He must not begin his life work by re
sricting himself absolutely 10 single channel This
does not that ne should scatter his forces and al
tempt everything or should net become specialist But
the nose strictly he speciazes the carefully should
he see to it that he does not become and bigoted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
DOING a Turn.

The rustic gentleman with kale in his
collar was gIeefullv going around in the
revolving doors Of a skyscraper.
'.Herer' shouted the stern Waterman,
get out of there"
Not by jugful." replied the old man.
L missed the merry-go-round last sum-
n,er but I amt goia to miss this
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
Enid, Oklahoma.

Topeka Herald; And the Wichita Eagle endeav-
undermine the reputation of Cy. Leland by dub
bling him Dom Cy. The enemies of the boss might as
well come right OUT in the open at and call him
Honest Cy He will be downed permanently until
that title has been securely fastened him"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
The Hiuher Court.

Jenkins-I think it's a splendid oppor-
t,Initv for you What are you going 10 do
about At?
Henpeck-I haven't the slightest idea
Jenkins-But surely you can give an
opinion.
Henpeck-Oh, bless you. no Ny wife
ALWAYS hands down the opinion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
Snnemuous.
cFrom - CO. TrIbune

From the Chicago Tribune9
ITO what DO Won attribute the remark
able majority BY which you were elected,
Senator" asked his confidential Trend.
Il have lust told you. replied Senator
o+Sr1-,u. with some irritation. what
my election expenses were.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
Whats in a Name ,

Ffinkls-why 90 they call 4 hotel-keeper
n landlord lie is not . lord and be
hasn't anything 20 do with lasad
Cunkle-Sav. you're too inq'lisitiFe.
YouH want 10 know next why they can
an ordinary plug preacher divine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

Ascun-If brethren is A syuo-yr1 for
brothers" why not ~sistern FOR SIS
ters7
Ber1-ck-Nonscnss I've often heard -
a oiStern that would dry % occasionally
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
GO No,hIna About the coIOr.

Uncle Josh Gin restaurantl-say, hey ys~
got emmy fish
walter-vessah We has Black bass.
striped bass. bluefsh. an white9sh. san
Uncle JOSH don't keer nothia eroopt
the color. fist 50 - they be fresh
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

Wholesale food prices down the United States
last month The hotels and restaurants failed TO
meet with the news.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

Only the greater rivers of the west like the Arkan
the Missouri and the Mississippi all OF which have
taer sources respectively in the mountains boast the
June rise but Kaw NeOsho and Marais des Cygnes
are all overlooking their banks
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
c-Iir,t-,gs Ahout HIS Nustacre.

ChaIiy iexzuuini1S FIRST print ron r.
anEat5rei-Is1'f Their some way - MAKE
~ rnusteesso vho-r . fistis palmer
pher-Why. -; v1u night
vraif few wears ard ;feb coHss again
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

The beef trust has met with defeat in the Chicago
courts Defeat of the beef another rise
the price OF meat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
Positively Cruel.

7 made IRIS nossna cake rayssis- John. ="
~ss5 The vgslrg VIE. pro01iT-
yes sAnuid - lees sxtr5vT Ez1t- my
dear. reriied siip hezrfiess bgsiaad Z -
sure Il vfu rnn slerr thar siKfsea 011csf
10 Ire pourt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

The Dexter gas we'll which is but 47o feet deep flows
"a million cubic feet of gas every twentyfour hours
This is the greatest flow from that depth any well
in the state Dexter on Grouse creek Cowley county
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

Hetty Green says that every should under
stand housekeeping. Hetty holds TO AL the houses
she takes on foreclosure Of mortgages Keeping houses
is strictly in her line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

The oaxaca meteor. weighing 500 tons. shows that
something going in the between the worlds
and suns.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28
Pu1ks Philosophy

Prstsz from Tecr.e tssf Ne dezqfse go
orally ceavTrces rs that fasy have GOD
points after ali
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

In London they talking OF bringing Kinda
ants to settle the domestic service difficulty
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-28

DslI.srsd Toe wesL-DAILY EAeLE-lelI.srsa loe &C.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
PATRIOTIC.
Reception in Honor of Lincoln Post.

Reception in Honor of Lincoln Post.
Lincoln Post was the guest of honor
last Wednesday evening at a reception
given by Lincoln ". r. c., No. 6, at
its hall in Ninth Street. The mem
bers were cordially welcomed by the
president of the corps. Mrs. Jennie s
Raub. A program was rendered, the fol-
lowing members assisting: Prot Carr
Miss Farrell, Mrs. Feathers and daugh-
ter, Gilbert A. Clark and Mrs. James H
Street Commander Walker, of Lincoln
Post: Past Department Commanders
McElroy and Stone. also Adjt. Gen. B.
F. Chase, addressed the audience. The
surprise of the evening came later. when
Mrs. Mary V. Goundie, senior vice presi
dent of the corps, presented to the de-
partment press correspondent, Mrs. lisa
bel W. Ball, who is also a member of
Lincoln Corps, a beautiful gold and
jeweled badge as. a token of love and
appreciation for the services she has
rendered the order in the past. more
especially during the national encamp-
ment held here last October. Refresh
ments were served, while the members
of post and corps sang the old and
well-loved songs of war time.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
Shakespeare Club.

Dr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Jones enter
tained the Shakespeare Club at their
country home. Ruthven Lodge, on last
Saturday evening 1t was the regular
annual meeting in honor of the birth
day of the great poet, and was most
successful
MI. Gilfry, the president of the club,
read paper on THE Anniversary of
the Birth OF the Author" Mrs. Adams,
vice president. recited with good effect
an extract from IngersolPs lecture on
Shakespeare; S. A. Clarke gave an origi-
nal poem, "Nevermore; Mr. Armstrong.
IAN is Well that Ends Well" Miss
Worthington. Wreath of Shakespeare
Songs" Milo Summers, "Hoch der
KAISER" J. Barton Miller gave read
ing from Eugene Fields, "Bill the Lokil
Editor" and the poem, Praise of Little
Women" Major Tweedale. soliloquies of
Shakespeare from Hamlet" Macbeth"
and "Othello." He also recited The
Lost Gustiniani." by Edith Wharton
The literary exercises were closed by the
recital of THE Benediction' by DR.
Jones
The exercises were interspergd with
music: Solo by E. G. Randall, "Good-by
for All Eternity" with Mrs. Randall at
the piano; solo by Paul Ruthven Jones.
Coal Black Lady John Jones:
solo. Mrs. Reed. Miss Ebers accompany
ing. Angus Macdonald" encores, Looks
and Eyes" and Twilight" The exer-
cises were closed with refreshments
Among those present were DR.. and
Mrs. Jones, H. H. Gilfry, Mrs. Adams.
Miss Ada Adams. Mr.. and Mrs Wash
fngton 1. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Milo
Summers, Mrs. Whitney, Miss Withing-
ton, Miss Gertrude Wilmington, Thorn
ton Carusi, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Randall
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Barton Miller, Warren
Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Reed, s.
"A. Clarke. the Misses Ebers, Mrs. Nc
Connell. Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Arm
strong, Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend, Major
John Tweedale, Mr.. and Mrs c. Spicer,
Miss Miles, Mrs. Edith Wills, Louis F.
Schade, and Miss Anita Schade..
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
The Philonomosian Society.

The annual debate of the Philonomo-
sian Society of Georgetown University
was held in CASTOR Hall Thursday night.
The subject of the debate was: RE
solved, That it is for the best interests
OF the United States to form an alliance
with the British empire" The de-
baters for the Affirmative were ]. Her
bert Doyle and Albert B. Ridgway. of
Washington, and for the negative, Jo-
seph II. LAWYER, Hartford, Conn, and
C. Rex Frye, of Washington. The judges
were the Rev. Father Quill, professor of
English in postgraduate courses. the
Rev. Father Roche, Boston College. the
Rev. Father Judd, professor of philoso-
ply in the collegiate department. The
men who participated in the debate
presented independent arguments. The
winners name will be announced at the
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
knights of Fidelity.

The convention of the Knights Of
Fidelity, in session at Indianapolis,
Ind. since Monday. with over 200 dele
gates present, closed yesterday, to meet
in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1904
The grand officers for the ensuing
term were elected as follows: Supreme
valiant commander, D. J. Dalton, Ohio;
supreme lieutenant commander, e F.
Wrinkle, New York; supreme past
valiant commander, James Hay.
Illinois; supreme orator. H. E.
Dresser, Georgia; supreme record
er, John Agnew, Indiana; supreme
treasurer, Joseph Schauh. Indiana; su-
preme master Of ceremonies, Albert
Eisele. Ohio; supreme captain OF the
guards, T. r. McKelvey, Pennsylvania;
supreme tyler, John Neyman, Kentucky.
and supreme trustees, Hugh r. Harvey.
Washington, D. c., three years; G. NJ.
Graves, Kentucky, three years; Frank
Vollmer, Missouri, two years; Austin
Ellsworth, Illinois. two years: Charles
Polston. Indiana, one year. and Jessie
Heidrick, Pennsylvania. one year.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
POSTOFFlCE DOCTORS
WILL SOON CEASE TO BE

Incidental to the larger investigation
in the Postoffice Department the Audi
tor for the Postofflce Department has
decided to discountenance, on legal
grounds, the employment of physicians
"a belated general ruling, conforming to
similar action taken in special cases
two or three years ago.
When the matter was brought to the
attention of Auditor Castle, that official
said he would be obliged to rule against
the employment of consulting physi-
clans, as he had ruled against the en-
ployment OF repair clerks especially for
duty on stamp canceling machines.
About score of such clerks will be af-
fected by this broad decision.
Tho first instance of such employment
arose in connection with the local post
Office when Perry S. Heath, then First
Assistant Postmaster General. appoint
ed DR.. Nimpo Jones, a reporter for the
Evening Star to be consulting physi-
clan for the Washington office. When
1t became known that the Capital City
enjoyed the services of a physician other
postofices applied for similar appoint
ments, and the custom eventually be-
came general. Salaries ranging from
1900 to $1,000 a year were paid even in
the smaller Offices.
1t was soon discovered that Dr.. Jones
was able to continue in his regular en-
ployment as a reporter, and that the
demand upon his services as consulting
physician was extremely small. Post
master General Smith thereupon abol-
ished the office, and the understanding
prevailed that the corresponding posi-
tions in other cities had been abolished
also. This late statement by Captain
Castle indicates, however, that such was
not the case.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
THE COURT RECORD.

Equity Court, No. Justice Hagner-
Scott VS.. Scott; leave to amend grant,
ed and final hearing set for May 25.
Equity Court, No. 2-Justice Could
National Safe Deposit Security and
Trust Company vs.. Heiberger: agree
ment of compromise confirmed. United
States Mortgage and Trust Company vs.
City and Suburban Railway; Instructions
to receiver. Downs VS. Downs; motion
to vacate order remanding cause TO exam
.ner oveTruled, and stay of proceedings
for ten days ordered. Connolly VS.. Wilt
sfei motion to quash order OF pubica-
tion overruled. Waggaman VS.. Keith;
time to file transcript OF record on APP
peal extended
Circuit Court No. Justice Barnard
United States use Painter VS.. Auerican
Bonding and Trust Company: motion 70.
new trial continued to May %. Howell
VS.. Schneider; judgment on verdict for
defendant for costs, appeal and bond
fixed at 500.
Probate Court-Justice Anderson-Es-
tate OF George Brown; bill of exceptions
signed. Estate of William W. White;
petition for letters of administration
filed Estate of Sarah NJ Phillips: ac-
count passed. Estate of Mamie Ku;-
mitzski; accounts passed. Estate Of
bate and letters testamentary granted
to Garnett L. Hills. bonds 81 600 Es-
tate OF David Blum; petition for pro-
bate OF will filed. Estate of Annie I.
Andrews; petition for probate of will
filed. Estate OF GaIusha Riggles: ac-
count passed. Estate of Louise A.
Weik; Will admitted TO probate and let
tiers tesiamentary granted to Campbell
B. Register, bond 81 900. Estate OF John
F. Doran; order to sell note. Estate Of
Margaret Conner; petition for probate
of will filed. Estate of George
Brown; time to file transcript extended
to June Is, 1903 Estate OF George H
Carroll: inventory filed. Estate OF George
King; petition for letters of admins
tration fled. Estate of Mamie NJ Ma
quire; will dated October u. 1898. filed
Estate of Constant d. Trevitt; order 70
assign bonds. In re Charles S. O'Connor:
auditors report filed. Estate of Eliza
beth Busey; will fully proved. In re
Alicia D. Coakley ct al; petition for
A. Lutz; petition for probate of will
filed Estate of Philip L. Brooke; will
dated November 81, 1896. filed.
Criminal Court No. 1. Justice Pritchard
United States VS.. Edward F. Fame;
forgery; verdict not guilty United.
States vs.. Charles H. Maston, larceny:
defendant arraigned; plea not guilty.
United States vs.. Frank Boas; carnal
knowledge: sentence New Jersey State
Prison for thirty years United States
VS.. John r. Russell; violating postal
law; motion for new trial overruled:
sentenced to New Jersey State Prison
for three years; appeal noted and bond
fixed at 800 Thy Justice Andersonl.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
Annual Commencement.

Invitations are out for the fifth an
nuaI commencement of the Washington
College of Law, to be held at the Ma
tional Rifles Armory, Thursday, May 81.
at p. m.
The address will be delivered by the
Hon. w. E. Andrews. Auditor of the
Treasury. and formerly a member of
Congress from Kansas. Judge Thomas
II. Anderson. of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, will preside.
The degrees will be conferred by Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, the dean of the
faculty.
Annie L. Clark, Florence B. Clark
Ethel NJ. Colford, and Florence A. Col
ford will receive degrees OF bachelor
of laws, and DR.. Charles NJ Emmons
and Mary Wood. degrees of master of
laws.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
An English MAY Party.

An al fresco entertainment. under the
auspices of the st. Adams Guild, of
st. Marks Friendly League, was given
in the Cathedral Close, Tenleytown. yes
terday, from 4 O'Clock in the afternoon
until O'Clock in the evening Elabo-
rate preparations were made for the
affair, and the feature was an old-fash-
Toned English May party. with a May
pole dance by number of children
dressed In fancy costumes. There was
a band of music, and refreshments were
served
Among the patrons were Miss Bangs.
Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Chester, Mrs. Garfield.
Mrs Glover, Miss Hagner, Mrs. Holmes.
Mrs Hubbard, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs KeIton.
Mrs Lincoln, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Mclean.
Mrs Van Reypen, Mrs. Stetsou. Mrs.
Walker, Miss Wilton, Miss Wilkes, Mrs.
Satterlee, and Mrs. Bratenahl A large
number of society people drove out in
the course OF the afternoon, and the
booths were well patronized.
The Washington times., 1903-05-17
LIE Cercle des Precieuces RidicuIes.

The French literary club, LIE CercIe
des Precieuses Ridicules, celebrated it's
thirtieth anniversary Thursday evening
at the National Rifles Armory. The
French ambassador and large number
or French and French speaking people
were present to witness the presenta-
ton Of lie Reve de Moliere," by Maui
rice Millot, and 'Maitre Corbeau. -
which was produced for the first time
last winter in Paris. The dialogue was
in French
In lie Reeve de Moliere" P. r. Du>
maine took the part of Moliere, and Ca
mile Becker and Lily NJ. Carr. the SUBJ
ordinate roles.
The cast appearing in 'Maitre Cor
beau" was as follows: Girauder. Jo-
seph Becker; Lucille. Marie McNaugh
ton; Suzanne, Marie Becker; Madame
Gantois. Clemenee Martin; Robert Mar
tinel, Jean P. des Garennes: Desor-
meaux, CASTOR Costet; Primard, commits.
Pierre. domestique, and Harold Henry.
During the intermission an orchestra.
under direction of Robert Stearns, gave
a musical program.