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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
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REIIGIQNr CEP MIN TOD


Piker Editor: If you are tired trying
to amuse an intelligent public" suppose
you run a religious column tomorrow for
one day and see if the preachers are any
better pleased. / inclose a poem for a
starter, and if you can't find something
in the files of the FL Dorado Republican
to suit, use it.
IGNORANCE.
Who prayed for life? What mortal seeks,
This vale between eternal peaks?
Who knows the future? Time unrolls
4 page, each day, the fateful scrolls.
We live and move, then comes the day,
When earth will hide it's kindred clay.
Is there a God who bends TO save
And claims the spirit his goodness gave?
CHAS. T. FORAN.
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A merchant in the North End of the
city met with a misfortune the other
day. which if he is wise he will not make
public. The mice made a nest of his ac-
count book, which is the only record of
what people owe him that he has.
Q..i-l..D
Editor speaking to an applicant for a
reportorial position)-Did you ever write
any at all?
Applicant-Yes, sir. I have written in
surance.
Why is society like a bumble-bees nest?
Because it is stuck up.
O..l-I:-D
fTo the Eagle, by Mail)
Mary-Come, my little lamb. Follow
me. l love you dearly.
Bah-bah-b-a-a-h, bleatsd the animal,
and kicked up its heels and ran away.
Later Mary discovered that she was adj
miring n goat. Are there any goats in
Wichita?
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

Cy. Leland says that he does not expect to be ap
pointed United States senator if becomes Baeys
duty TO make choice Leland said if Burton's place
offered him he does not know what answer would
be- as it would be out of his line
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The Republicans in congress figured out that the
appropriations for the coming year will be 900
less than the income of the government However we
not certain that this showing will highly eate our
Democratic friends Cleveland himself was great on de-
fcits. Besides deficit is handy charge in campaign
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
)wn Topics.

w Bryan says that it is the duty the Democratic
party to that the antitrust is enforced. The
trouble with Bys advice is that the end
the United States supreme has gone
Gently being against enforcement Of law How
ever are glad to that Billy is in accord with
President Roosevelt that proposition.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
KANSAS HISTORY REVEALS THAT


under Samuel Young and Claiborne Jackson arrived in Lawrence to and
rifles bowknives balls The
a TO the Pro-Sla party.
first
At F. lFoadb a
T.
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rom Topeka andgo il the fuTni
Of
McCOyClark
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

Now the New York World is discussing the advisable
ity of mpeachng Eugene F. Ware United States com
missioner of pensions because of his recent ruling which
gives millions of additional money annually old
diers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The Hon. Bill Hackney in his "Why?' pamphlet goes
after Tom Kelly also credtng Kelly with having run
both the last two state conventions Wichita
to the choice of Bailey two years ago. Kelly against
Bailey.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

Is Kansas going educationay crazy? The burthen of
taxation complained of is largely traceable cost
maintaining the educational institutions ana
the public system with high school attachment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

It seems be decided whether Burton loses his
being sentenced whether he may not hold it
until his is passed upon by the supreme court
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

That ST Louis judge who tried Burton told uryman
who hanging out for Burton that he had better
with the majority If that wasn't usurpation of power
it denied Burton his last hope of a hung jury.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

yellow Billy Hearst is making pretty clean sweep of
Kansas but Leavenworth county protests and will not
fall into line.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

1t said that the objections Of President Roose
plainly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The prediction is made in quarters that should
Burton hold his seat until after the sitting of the next
legislature Hoch would appoint Stubs Burtons sue
cessor.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

Jim Simpson ventures the opinion that if Burton's
prosecution turns be persecution and higher
clears him. he will back to the United States
ate as his own successor with whoop Hardly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

Smith Center who claims 10 be Democrat has
written poem" entitled When Growers in the Saddle
and the Pops Are the Run"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

William Allen White is the first make practical
and forceul pull for place under the Hoch administra
ton by contributing 500 to his compaign fund
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The people CT Kansas paid out last year s3lOss7s
premiums on insurance and got back only sS35S59 in
aynent for losses.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

Palm Beach the Florida winter resort. is becoming
regular Monte Carlo where thousands change hands every
day.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

March booked by the old folklore saying to go
out ike lion There is but day left besides this in
which do the Leo act.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The pictures of the new Kansas boss make bis head
look Ike a chrysanthemum in full bloom
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
mANDRAGORA.

What shall we do who find an asphode
Which blooms but for the dead? What shall we do
With shadows and old echoes of an hour
That cannot again-what shall we do?
The corridors that lead among the stars
And know no starlight-they ours. Oh, you
Who Were to me both life and death, be now
One other gft-forgetfulness suel
Town Topics.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

MUST WICHITA SWALLOW THIS?
Oh, Lord. how long, how long? Has
Wichita no pride? The Topeka Mail and
Breeze says:
IF there had been no other reason for
licking the machine good and plenty, fore
ing the holding Of the convention in that
dark and dismal barn at Wichita was
sufficient reason for the castigation. The
auditorium, what is called an audite-
rum, is an abominabfe place to crowd in
a convention of over 800 men. The top Of
the structure looks like an abandoned hay
loft. You could ina CINE that the swal-
lows were building their nests along the
ridgepole and the bats were hanging from
the rafters Even in the middle of the
day the delegates sat in a semi-twilight.
The convention was sent there purely out
of spite, and while the location of the
convention wasn't a matter of great i'm
portance in itself, it contributed largely
to overthrow the machine and defeat Mr.
Railey."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The Perry Commercial club viii meet
today to arrange for the entertainment Of
the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
ON April T.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
OKLAHOMA OUTLINES

a Hobart saloon man speaks of the
Rock of Ages in connection with beer.
He probably refers to the gan stone.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

THIRTY
Holiday a, s. railroad bridge
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30
THE PASSING

The trial and conviction Of Senator
Burton will not tend TO simplify the po
Htcal status smooth over the
EOHioN Republican situation in Kansas a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

The Blackwell News tells of blue grass
that drove out wild grass and weeds.
Several farmers in Kay county have
pastures of it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

YEARS ToDAY:-John
Topeka and he
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-30

1t is now understood why Ottawa pro-
tested SO loudly against the transfer OF
Rev. Nusbaum from that city. The To-
peka Capital explains that he is one OF
the best bass singers among the Methodist
preachers Of Kansas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
HIGHLANDERs OBJECT
Expelled Members Take Exception to
tho Trial.

Expelled Members Take Exception to
tho Trial.
The two members Of Columbia -Iona
Castle, Highland Mobiles, who We're
tried at a meeting of the castle Mon
day night and expelled from the lodge
take exception to its publication al
tho they do not deny the facts as pub
lished. In the following communi-
cation to the s-Republican. they
have set forth their views on the
lodges action:
Editors Times Republicans: "Your
article in Tuesdays paper does us an
injustice. The facts are that Mr.. Hill
advised us there would be no meeting
Monday evening because of the Christ
mas holiday being on Monday. ! (Mr.
Mabie) learned that Mr.. Hills state
ment was made to keep us away, so
concluded to be present. ! went to the
meeting, where was being tried, and
was denied admission We wish the
public to understand that such actions
at that meeting were Illegal. The ma
jority of the body is with us. and all
are DESTROYS of doing right. That you
kindly give this statement as great
display as you did the story Of cur
expulsion and to advise the public OF
the great injustice done In your pub
LEGATION of Thursdays issue. The pub
lie will see the absurdity of trying a
man In his absence, and of excluding
the accused from the trial.
(Signed) "A. ]. MABIE.
"F. e. RUPERT"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29

home for old soldiers and their wives.
l understand that they said that this
institution and Its management was
best OF the several that they had visit
ed. Everything here is kept in the very
best sanitary condition-good vent1-
lation, plenty of pure water, hot or
cold. The food is good and clean, well
cooked and plenty of 1t. We have nice,
wel-dressed young ladies to wait on
the table, making 1t so pleasant that
we can relish our meals with great
satisfaction, feeling that we We're in a
first-class hotel. Thus far we have
had n0 swine bosom, salt horse or hard
tack. The army bean comes in once
in a while, but is cooked so we'll that
1T makes good relish. ] will write again
soon and give the number Of old sold
iers. their wives and widows that are
here. AS yet / have had no opportun-
ity to swap lies with any Of my COM
rades. Perhaps / can get hold of some
true stories after awhile. / will see
how this takes first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
w. J. Van Derveer and Adolph Bern
CONGESTION is Relieved.


The congestion Of traffic commenced
to show relief by Wednesday even
ing, when trains on all the roads began
to put In an appearance. The North
western trains from the east were an
hour or two late, and the Central from
the north arrived about o'clock, two
hours late. No. g. from the south on
the Central, arrived at 5.45, and got
out for the north about O'Clock.
Tuesday evenings No 3, which was SO
very late, was turned as soon as an
engine could be made ready, and was
sent extra to Oskaloosa, where 1t went
east as No. 16. The Story City branch
train for the west was annulled for
the evening, as the track was blocked
by Tuesday evenings east-bound train
which was stuck in drift three-quar-
ters Of a mile west of Bromley. This
train got in this forenoon. The Cen
trail is operating snow plows on all Its
branches as well as the main line and
1t Is thought that the track will all
be cleared by evening so that trains
can run about on time. The Chicago
Great Western got Its first train In
either direction thru the city at $50
Wednesday evening, when an extra
from Des Mones followed the snow
pillow in. and did what little local bus
mess was at the different stations. This
train left Des Moines at 1890 Wednes
day afternoon, recurring Ave hours to
make the flfty-seven miles. Tuesday
mornings NO. on the Great Western,
due out Of here at 10:30, was still stuck
in drift at Gladbrook Wednesday
evening. but got out during the night.
A freight train was also stuck in the
same drift. All Of the morning trains
arrived in the city from half an hour
to one hour late.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
THE HOLY CITY.
Will be Presented at the odeon To.
v,orro,., EHonino

Will be Presented at the Odeon To.
morrow Evening.
Among the many brilliant scenes
that the production of 1.-THE Holy;
City," which comes to the Odeon to-
morrow evening, presents, none is more
sensationally superb than the one In
which Saloma, the beautiful daughter
of Herodias, dances before King Her
cd and his court. In diaphanous drap-
cry Kaleidoscope as butterflies wings,
in rainbow rays, it's folds rising and
falling above and around her nimble
feet, like clouds caressed by summer
winds, bending and swaying in 11ar-
monious motion to the enticing music
heard, the royal dancer floats like a
bubble on the palace terraces, be-
witching the intoxicated king, who, af-
ter first offering half his kingdom,
finally yields to intrigue and grants the
head Of John the Baptist as a reward.
Exquisite are the surroundings Of this
situation, its dramatic intensity is
never lost; the conspiracy and it's fatal
ending, hidden for moment by the
alluring beauty of the scene, burst up
on the senses Of tragic acting seldom
witnessed on any stage. 'The Holy
City, is a great drama. Seats are
now on sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
UNABLE TO REACH CITY.

"Eben Holden" Company, snowbound
at Waterloo, Cancels Engagement.
The Odeon was dark Wednesday
night, contrary to the advertised at
traction in the shape of Frank Ed
ridges production Of "Eben Holden. .
The company was unable to reach the
city from Waterloo, where it appeared
Tuesday night 1t was feared all day
that the company might not be able
to reach the city, but 1t was thought
that perhaps by evening, and in ample
time, the Great Western might be able
to get train thru from the north.
After it was too late to advise the
patrons Of the house thru the T.-R.,
that the engagement had been cancel
ed, Manager Busby learned definitely
that it would be impossible for the
company to reach the city. Patrons
Of the house had anticipated treat in
the production Of the pastoral drama
Of York state folk, as dramatized from
Irving Bachelors novel Of the same
name. A good advance sale had been
made for the evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
NORTON SIGNS BURRELL.
Third Umpire for Iowa State League
Is Secured.

10 SVNNsOSs
President Frank c. Norton, OF the
Iowa State League, has signed Burrell'
who for a short time last season OIL
ciated, as an umpire for the coming
season. Burrell served during the
LATTER part of last season, and 1t can
hardly be said his work was satisfac-
tory. While in Ottuunwa he had Ken
needy mixed, which resulted IN MS
leaving and refusing to ofttctate. Mar
shalltown's team was there the day
following his leaving and Graves, a To-
cal man. was secured to umpire the
series.
In the publication Of gossip OF the
league the Burlington Hawkeye says:
"I7ort Dodge's attitude in regard to
its connection with the Iowa league
next year, Is becoming decidedly wear
ing on nerves Of the people who allow
their minds to dwell on the subject TO
any extent. The chances Of the Dodg-
ers remaining in the circuit are about
as good as the possibility Of their drop
ping out Fort Dodge has Few very
enthusiastic fans who favor remaining
In the league. Unfortunately Nns
greater part of the base ball people
in the pottery city are ra-conserva-
tive, and "have to be shown" From
financial standpoint base ball was O
more decided failure in the city Of Jim
Boyle than in any other town in the
league last year, and this has a great
deal to do In influencing the situation.
Whether Fort Dodge drops out or not
at the coming meeting at Marshalltown
the Iowa league will sail on as serenely
as ever. The fans In Muscatine are be-
ginning to see what they missed In not
swapping up the, chance offered them
to ioin the league last season, and are
clamoring for Abundance. Quincy Is
equally as enthusiastic; Harry Hofer,
of that place, e. substantial business
man and representative of the Illinois
towns best sporting element, having
ANNOUNCED his intention to attend the
Marshalltown meeting and to urge uhe
acceptance Of his city.
ITO top off the situation a r'lmor
somehow gained. circulation that the
Boone association was lettering on It's
last legs and that there would be more
than one club to Withdraw from the
league ON January 10. In view OF the
activity shown by Boone's energetic
manager Frank Haller, and the en-
couraging attitude of the Boone fans
as evidenced by the Boone press there
is little reason to fear disaster from
this quarter.
paul Mathews, until recently bril-
liant sporting writer on local evening
paper, and last year the official Iowa
League scorer I'm this city, has been
chosen by the courlpilers Of Spauldings
on1cial Base Ball Guide. to write the
history of the Iowa league during the
season of 1904. Very few men were
more popular among the players ana
officials than Mr.. Mathews, ana MS re-
view cannot fail to be comprehensive
and full of interest"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
Releasing of Mortgages q Ger
tain Indication of the
Financial Condition
BUT FEW NEW MORTGAGES
County Recorders Office Overwhelmed
With Releases, Which is the Bulk of
tho Business at tho Present Time.
More Releases Than at Any limo in
Two Years.

A certain indication of the tone of
the financial condition of the county
is shown at the office Of County Re
corder Evans, where the bulk OF the
business at the present time Is In the
releasing of mortgages. There has
been more general releasing in the past
two months than In any like period
during the administration of Miss
Evans, which began two years ago.
Both real estate and chattel mort
cages are being released in full, and
farmers are coming in every day to
pay up their obligations of the past
Many OF the mortgages now being re-
leased In full have been standing
against the properties four and five
years.
Another indication of the good feel
ing that is prevailing Is apparent In
the fact that practically no new mort
cages are being filed. Business IN this
line is at the lowest ebb now that it
has been at any period during the pre-
sent administration. The general feel
ing seems to be to wipe off the lndeb-
tedness slate, and begin 1905 with
clean record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
MARRIED..
AlIen.SmeItze5.

At the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Shelter, In Washing
ton, at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, was celebrated the marriage OF
their daughter. Cora Huldah, and DR..
Roy w. Allen, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Allen, 306 South First street. The
wedding was very quiet affair, and
only members of the families were
present. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. l.. d. Young, pastor of the
Washington Presbyterian church. Both
DIR. and Mrs. Allen are graduates of the
Iowa State University, and both are
doctors of medicine. DR.. Allen has
been practicing in st. Anthony for the
past two months. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
arrived in the city last night, and went
to st. Anthony this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29

not extremely wealthy, and they do not
have the most severe travel to provide
for. They must, therefore, select ma
terial Of sufficient strength and dura-
bility for the local needs and take
careful thought of the first cost or
cleaning and repairing.
"As the first cost Of brick paving
may be estimated at $1.75 per square
yard, including cost Of concrete foun-
dation. Asphalt will cost perhaps one
third more. After the period of guar
antee has expired the asphalt street
will cost during the remainder of its
life, from five to ten times as much to
repair as brick street. Asphalt also
costs fully three times as much to
keep clean as bricks.
ION certain days in the year, when
fine weather prevails, asphalt presents
delightful appearance, but If the
weather is wet, it soon gets Shiny,
appearance, and in very dry, windy
weather, a fine disagreeagle dust comes
from the surface of the street that IN
the nature of things must be unsani-
tary.
ut has the further disadvantage of
being slippery in freezing weather.
IL HAS lDc lCiliCilSy w AoAA
gather in Jumps leaving depressions In
the surface.
"In very hot weather it is soft en-
ough to sink under heavily loaded
wheels, producing the effect of hauling
up grade, even on a level street.
",rhe local experience has been that
the livery stable owners, teamsters ana
all persons interested in constant use
1,rfT
streets to asphalt.
"a serious objection ito the use OF
asphalt is the fact that a city Of med
ium size cannot afford the expense OF
maintaining its own plant for making
repairs.
"Ilhe existence of the asphalt trust
and it's manipulation of the supply OF
material has In the past been detri-
mental to the use of asphalt. There
always has been more competition for
supplying brick than asphalt.
ANY city can fird home labor suh1-
GENTLY skilled for raaking all necessary
repairs for brick street, which is
desirable feature In the use Of brick
and the fact that home labor cannot
repair asphalt is an objection to its
use.
1.-THE material for brick paving can
be readily examined and inspected to
prevent the introduction of brick IN
ferior to the requirement Of the speci-
flcations and contract. The inspec-
ton of asphalt Is much more difficult;
it is the work Of specialist.
"A further agreement for the use
of brick is its durability. The life
of a brick street before 1t needs re-
pairing, is certainly Of greater length
than asphalt AS compared with as
phalt, brick is therefore in all ordinary
cases, to be preferred"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-12-29
American
He LIKES THE HOME.
Baxter Veteran Writes complimentar,
of the Soldiers Home.

Baxter Veteran Writes Complimentary
Of the Soldiers Home.
E. A. Goodwin. who recently became
a member of the Soldiers Home
writes as follows to the Baxter New
Era. concerning his views of the in
stitn+ion. Perhaps the readers Of the
New Era may be little interested
about the affairs at the Soldiers Home.
/ will write little about some things
I have seen and heard in the short time
7 have been here. A large number of
soldiers here at present and more COM
ing almost every day. I don't know
inst how many there are here. but will
find out in few days. Thus far am
well pleased with my surroundings.
Warm rooms at night and day; no ne
cessity to go outside except for little
exercise or to the reading room or
post office. The other day there was
committee here from Minnesota to
examine the building that makes