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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
City in Brief
Persona. anG Other items Of
Interest 20 WiChitans.


Miss Inez Barkalow is able to be or
duty after a few days illness.
NJ. F. Briggs, a business man from
Pratt, was in the city yesterday
E. R. Burkholder. of Mcpherson, was
in the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Benner. of Hays
vile were in the city shopping, yester-
day.
Architect F. F. Parsons will return to-
day from a several days business trip out
of the city.
Miss Halle Smith and Lena Funk are
visiting friends in Hutchinson. They will
return Sunday.
Lyman S. Darling, student of Fair
mount College, is quite sick at his home,
1856 North Lawrence.
L. \. Dillingham; has returned to his
home in Medford, after attending school
at one of the business colleges.
J. L. Thayer and family, of FL Dorado
Will move to this city in a few days, and
intend to make this their permanent
home.
Miss Louella n. Whine, of Cottonwood
Falls. is visiting her sister, Mrs L. A
MARCHING, of the Rorabaugh Dry Goods
company.
\ marriage license was issued yester-
day afternoon to Frank Smith, aged 20,
and Lucy Ayers aged 20, both of Har-
per Kansas.
Mrs. Charles Myers, who has been in
the city for several days visiting. re-
turned TO her home in Albuquerque, New
Mexico. yesterday.
DR.. c. S. Sargent who has been in the
St. Francis hospital for several weeks, is
much improved and will be able to be
out in a few days.
e. S. Nevius. general manager of the
Nevius Coal company, Of Pittsburg, Kan.
was transacting some important business
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. John Gresham, of Burton. and
Mrs Matte Parker. of Patterson. are
here visiting their brother and his wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Harmon.
Madames Fossett and Miller, of
Guthrie. were in the city yesterday Mrs
Fossett is the wife of Oklahoma's United
States marshal, " D. Fossett
John /. Mcpherson has been appointed
as a clerk in the mailing department Of
the Wichita postofice. He takes the
place of Thaddeus Summit. who has ac-
cepted a position as postal clerk in the
railway mail service.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
Music and Drama
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement. Lovers.
At the Crawford.


John Griffith, as Macbeth, in the pre-
sentation of Shakespea1e's immortal
play Macbeth" proved his right 10 rank
among. if not the best Shakespearian ac-
tor of the day. He gave a concrete, viriIe
true, sensitive ind no dulated character
TO Macbeth Guffiths Macbeth will stick
in the memory for ever. because it is a
strong and accurate perception delicately
and lucidly postrayed. 1t is Macbeth
and not an limitation of somebody's idea
of what the character should be. The
savasery of the man stands out more
than one is accustomed to feel, partly
because the actor Will il SO, and partly
because the supporting company were not
as strong as one would desire to see with
such an artist as John Griffith. In the
later acts there is less of Savagery in the
surroundings, but the same inmate. ignor-
ant, central. basic savage is still seen in
the other part OF the crown. To repeat
Macbeth is a man when Griffith play the
part Il man of certain characteristics but
always a specimen of the genius homo in
the animal creation.
Miss Louise Ripley as lady Macbeth.
was simply fine She is one of those
audiences spelIb1und 10 the climaXes.
Miss Riply has an admirable stage pre-
sence. she possesses a wei trained voice,
which is pleasing and in delincating this
difficult character she was artistic TO the
highest degree. Fred Montague was
Nacduff was excellent He presented the
character in a manner that left nothing
10 be desired
The remainder of the company were
very good in their respective parts. In
all the play was highly appreciated by
those present. Although the audience was
not exceptionally large they showed there
appreciation with a vigorous applause.
The curtain was forced up on each scene
ard the applause did not stop on several
scenes until the curtain was raised rs
much as three times. The staging and
and costing of the piece was grand. tho
five scene in the witches cave in the
fifth act was equal to the Rochin scene. !
o. Faust which made such good i'm
preston here. Should Ar Griffith return
in this. or any other play, it would be
safe to say he viii be greeted with
packed house Mr. Griffith visited the /
city High school and gave the students /
an interesting talk on Shakespeare. which /.
Will long p" remembered. The many High /.
school students who attended the per /
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Torrance last evening We're accorded in
seeing one of the greatest interpretations
of Shakespeares great character. To-
night, al G. Fields Ministries"
The comedians with the AL G. Fields
Greater MinstreIs this year, include, in
addition to Mr. Field himself, Harry
Skunk, Tommy Donnelly, John Black
ford and Lester Fairman. the best quin-
tette Of colored fun makers now before
the public. To say nothing of the inimit-
able work of Mr.. Field that has made
him a household word in all parts Of the
country. Skunk, Donrelly, stand at the
head Of their profession. Blackboard is
the best cid man in the prof ssion today,
and old-time lovers of amusements re-
call the Bryants. Trowbridge and Pell
when comparing the work of Blackford.
Skunk and Donnelly have been features
Of the Al C. Field Greater Ninstrels for
years, and Lester Fairman is fast be-
coming one of the stars Their "end
business" is new, bright and up-to-date,
their monclogues contain all that is best
in that sort of work and there is a neat
ness ana clevcrness about their work that
is refreshing. At the Crawford tonight
You have no doubt seen imitators of
the Country Band Street Parade See
the originator, Mr. j. G. Lewis. and his
81 Plunkard Country Band Parade The
success Of this novel and amusing method
Of heralding the advent Of this attraction
in every city they appear has led others
to initiate this medium of heralding their
inferior shows. So do not confound this
attraction with their imitators. for while
Nj Lewis feels flattered By imitators he
does not wish to be judged by them So
watch for this funny parade at noon.
Tuesday. March %. It's funnier than a
whole circus.
\ jolly event viii be the appearance at
the Crawford Opera House of the North
land singer. Mr.. Ben Hendricks in his
new play by Mr. Sidney r Ellis. Erik
of Sweden" tale of the City of New
York and Lake Superior region Mr..
Hendricks viii sing six new songs during
the play Fair Land Of Sweden" phi
lopene. 'Northland Lullaby Pass 1t
on. That's My Friend" and "Scandina-
via
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
WAIVED PRELIMINARY HEARING.
Adolph Koehn Committed 70 Jail in
Default OF $500 Bond

Adol7h hoehn. the Is year old boy. who
is charged with stealing the .'Autogo
from J. @, Gilbert was arraigned in the
city court yesterday morning.
Noehr waived his preliminary hearing
ana was bound over TO the next term OF
the district court and vas committed to
jail In iefaul, II $3.50 bond
The theft in question was committed
February s. blt the alleged culpri, v "a
not captured until a few days ago.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
The Worlds Fair

In making your arrangements for the
World s Fair at St. Louis this summer.
If you consider convenience and saving OF
time. you viii take the Wabash Railroad.
as it runs By and stops at its station ut
the entrance of the Fair Grounds; thus
saving several miles run and return. and
the inevitable jam al the big Union sta
ton BY all means consider the advant-
ages of the Wabash 100-tf
Carl J. sheldon viii be here the fifth Of
April. All those desiring his services,
VIII please address box 736 City.
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cHAUTAuQUA CIRCLES.

Tho West Side Chauiauqua VIII meet
Wednesday evening March p. with Miss
Randall Us South Exposition Program
as follows;
Roll CalI-CUrrent Events.
Map Review OF Central America-MIss
Howard.
Readiag-Journey in Central America
Miss Randall
Evolution NJ Industrial Society Book
H. Chapter VII. Mrs. Kyle. Chapter
VII, Mrs. Smith
Leader, III. Cslli1s
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SOCIAL HOP GIVEN.
Proprietors Of Hotel Hamilton Enter.
tain in Guests Honor.

social hop was given at the Hamil-
ton hotel last night in honor Of the guests.
After several hours of dancing. dainty
refreshments We're served. hTe music was
Furnished, by a local orchestra and those
in attendance were only guests 1T the
hotel
it has been arranged Under the new
management TO hold = similar dance
every FRIDAY night These affairs VIII
be social treats 70 anyone who happens
TO have his name on the register at the
Hamilton on Friday Of each week. The
crowd last night was a pleasant one and
everyone enjoyed the occasion very much.
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Advertisements for Proposals.
Court House and Postofice,
Wichita, Kan. March %. 1894.

WICHITA, Ram, MarCh . I94
Sealed proposals will be received at this
building until o'clock o. m. Saturday.
April TO- 1904, for furnishing fuel, lights.
water. ice miscellaneous supplies. wash
ing towels. hauling ashes and sDrinklfng
streets for this building during the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1898. or such portion
OF the year as may be deemed advisable.
The right to reject any and all bids is
reserved by the treasury department.
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Custodian.
Il0-2t-eod
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-26
COMING LOCAL EVENTS.

The Unitarians will have their sale Of
Easter articles and cooked food next week
commencing March Slst at the church.
Mrs. Virginia Bryan. of Ohio. minister
Of the gospel Of Spiritualism. will deliver
a lecture in the hail in the Getto block
Sunday night, March 9th. All are in
vited.
There viii be a special communication Of
Albert Pike Masonic Lodge at the Scot
tish Rite temple this evening at $50
O'Clock, for work in the First and Second
degrees. Candidates. please be prompt.
The ladies of St Paurs NJ. E. church
viii have sale OF fancy articles and
cooked food in the Office of the Jackson
Walker Coal company. on East Douglas.
on Friday and Saturday, the lst and 2nd
Of April
George Ross has returned home from
the South, where he has been spending
the winter months He shortened his
trip considerably, due to the illness Of his
daughter Mrs. John Adams. who has
been at the St. Francis hospital for some
time
The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church VIII give a Chicken
pie Dinner and Supper. in the church
pariors. corner Of First street and Law
wence avenue. Saturday March 18th. They
win also have for sale. aprons and fancy
work. Every one invited
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United States, died the other day at
Quincy. Mass, aged seventy-fve.
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Torrance last evening were accorded in
seeing one Of the greatest interpretations
of Shakespeares great character. To-
night" al G. Fields Ministries"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-09

OF much consequence. In speaking of
grizzlies. he remarked that he should
like Il chance at one. but should wish
to have a good tree at hand in the
meantime. as he had heard that those
sharp -nOScd fellows were hard to Kill.
We had scattered rather widely upon
the hunt in order to increase the
part, was unable To gel a shot at
any large game. and as | heard no
firing from the others il seemed prob
able that they. too. were having only
their labor for their pains.
At length | fell in with Tom Gran
had killed nothing. Ile had seen few
deer at Il distance but it had been inn
possible to get near them.
As We continued our course others
of our party were occasionally seen to
the right or left. but there was not
a single rifle report far or near
I'VE shall do Il wonderful days
work nit remarked Tom. with a
laugh. "Why. thought a fellow
could pick mp Il wagon load of deer
in this country by just tramping out
a mile or two
Presently the remainder of our party
Joined us. so that the seven were once
more together. But the last three had
very dSagrreable intelligence. They
had discovered unmistakahp signs of
lndians-and such Il discovery was
sufficient to give us uncaSineSS.
1t was now necessary to he careful
In our movements. as we might ut any
moment come suddenly upon some hos
tile band. However. we concluded to
hunt for while longer.
SO we again started out with Shout
dered guns. while Il short-tailcd white
dog. owned by one of the men, went
scurylng away before us.
This time we kept we'll together. but
turn where we would. there was only
disappointment. 1t was impossible to
approach n deer without alarming it.
and ~ TO hears we discovered no trace
Of one.
AT length we saw directly in our
path beautiful growth of young ce-
dars. the tops of which were thick and
heavy. while the tail. straight trunks
were so small in diameter that they
seemed as if inviting one TO climb
them.
What pretty grove that is said
Percy Rawson.
Yes; I'd like TO have just such
What place for Il picnic"
We walked on toward the thicket,
hoping to make some fortunate dis
covery on the other side of it.
Tom Granville was few yards in
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-09

be made known of his perlous adven-
lures is given to the waiting public.
The result is double-distil,ed dullness
presented in the most unattractive
form and without the slightest natural
or acquired literary aptitude. But the
editor believes that he has satisfied the
curiosity of the readers of the mag
acme OF which he has control; from his
point of view the lasting value of the
article for which he paid so high a
price does not enter into the question
And when the eminent ears of the
wall street broker have ceased to in
tcrest "A tickle public the frost-bitten
nose of an arctic explorer may he used
as a substitute
There can be no doubt that famous
or notorious name adds a seeming i'm
portance and weight to magazine
article. however lacking it may be
in interest or attractiVenPSs of trent
ment; and contribution which on
its intrinsic merits would he rejected
is published If it bears the name Of
some celebrity of the hour. or course
readers are primarily to blame for this
state of things. They yearn for names
with which they are familiar. and the
editors of regular magazines endeavOr
to satisfy them as a mere matter of
business. The question of literary
culture Is not considered either in the
editorial rooms or by the purchasers
of the periodicals of to-day And it
must be admitted that the voice of a
fCghorn carries farther than the most
dulcet notes of Pans pipes
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-09
MAGAZINES OLD AND NEW.
Contrast Bet weeu Those of Fifty Year.
Ago and Now.

Contrast Betwee Those of Fifty Years
Ago and Now.
The contrast between the American
magazines of fifty years ago and those
of to-day is so marked that it will inn
press the most careless reader. Take u
bound volume of Putnam's Magazine
from the shelves of public library.
free it from its layers of dust, turning
its yellow pages, and. 10. you are con
fronted with some Of the most famous
names in the literature of the nine
teenth century. Contrast this treasury
of wit. humor. pathOs and sentiment
embodied in the clearest of English
prose, in the most musical English
verse-with the current number of
magazine of to-day, and the unfavora-
bic gulf between the two periods will
at once be apparent. The great names
of literature have given plnce to those
of men and women who have gained
passing notoriety through good or
bad fortune
A successful Wall street broker is
travelling for health and pleasure and
in a mountainous country of Eastern
Europe is captured by bandits. The
bandits. in n businesslike manner. de-
Inand $4,000 as ransom: otherwise
the American traveller will return to
his Borrowing family and friends
minus his ears. Negotiations are en-
tered into with the outlaws and after
long delays, during which the bro
threatened, the money is paid and he
returns in an unmutilatcd condition to
his Office in Wall street. But his ad-
ventures have made him famous man
and magazine editors are clamorous
i'll their demands that he shall tell the
story OF his capture and retention by
the bandits in his own way. Their or
binary rates of payment shall not stand
in the way of this much desired contri
button; the manuscript if accompanied
by photographs of his eminent ears,
will be paid for at his own valuation
The Wall street broker, being a man
of business. if not a man of letters,
writes the desired article or series Of
articles. and receives in return Il check
that satisfies even his own conception
of the value of his work His eminent
ears are photo-engraved for the public
edlfcation, and all that can possibly
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-09
4 LOFTY DANGER LINE.
NNoNNo%~N~N

07 CRRAII for the biggest old
Jr7l grizzly in the mountans-here
we 90 for him. cried. as we
started out from our mining camp.
near the Little Colorado River. for Il
days hunt.
We were seven in numbrr-all of
us stout sunburned fellows. and all
save one accustomed to The hardships
of II life in Arizona That one was a
lad from Maine named Tom Granville.
who had been with us but short time.
but TO whom | had already taken a
fancy for his quiet and pleasant man
ner. He was a tail. awli ward youth.
but intelligent and not afraid of work
His incXperience made him the vic
tim of some practical jokes. hut. how
ever keenly ne may have felt such i'm
positions. his good nature renal med
unrutilcd.
Our men believed that the smooth
spoken young chap had no great spirit:
but. though he may have guessed their
thoughts he made no attempt to CON
vince them To the contrary.
There was not Il particle of ''brag'
about him. He had hunted in Maine
he said. but had never killed anything
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-05-09
SONGS MY MOTHER SANG.

hear them in the Whispering winds
The forests rhythmic strain.
The chime of bells. that sinks and swell,
The pattcr of the rain.
hear them in the veSpet call
OF birds from copSe aud tree:
Each note prplougs the dear old songs
That mother sang TO me.
hear them III the oceans voice.
The prattle of Il child.
The dHshing rill. the fountains trill,
The tempest fierce and wild
hear them through the silent night
In dreams they echo free.
Since memory throngS with tender songs
That mother sang to me.
heard them when a bane | lay
Upon her loving breast.
And when Il child their charms beguiled
My eager brain 10 rest.
hear them now. and some last hour
Across dcath's swelling sea
My soul shall wing. while angels sing
The songs she sang to me.
Farm journal.