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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-02
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYS
ARE THING OF PAST
Board of Education Adopts
Strict Resolution
FIRE DRILLS ARE PERFECT
Salary of City Librarian Is In
creased
FIRE DRILLS ARE PERFECT

.sThere will be no more High school
class plays or operas in the future so
declared the board of education at their
meeting last night, when the members
adopted a resolution to that effect. Near
the close of the meeting the resolution
was read by J. L. Francis, of the High
school and library committee. The res
olution was as follows:
Whereas. 1t has been the custom for
some years past to permit the senior
class OF the High school TO render light
opera or class play; and,
Whereas. Experience ana observation
lead the board of education to conclude
that such entertainments engross the
minds OF the pupils to the deViment of
their studies and best school work. as
such tend to lower and blunt the morals
rather than elevate and improve them
in harmony with the pursuit of enlarged
Christian life. Therefore, be it
Resolved. That the board Of education
declares such entertainments i'll advised.
undesirable, and that the same are here
after abolished and prohibited.
II is understood that the action men
toned in the foregoing was taken due
to the dissatisfaction regarding a GER
tain scene of the play. Ship Alloy" eX-
pressed by parents of the different stu
dents and as told about in the Eagle at
that time.
The meeting was called to order al SIS.
with eleven members of the board pres
ent-Hatfield. Hallowell. Cossitt, Jackman,
Draper. Jones. Rowlee, Stewart. Bell,
Martin and Francis.
The following monthly trial balance of
tho frea Surer was road
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-02

Professor Smith. OF the manual training
department. was read:
To the Honorable Members Of the Board
OF Education. City:
Gentlemen desire 70 present for your
consideration the installation Of one
motor-driven. wood-turning lathe IN the
manual training department.
Wood-turning is generally provided in
manual draining schools as advanced
wood " orking. and is coordinate with Il
in the making Of many exercise
\ number OF the boys who have taken
manual training have developed consid-
cradle skill already and show a high de-
gree OF proficiency IN my department
They reed the encouragement Of some ad-
vanced work.
Prof Enfield. o. the science depart
rent. Is DESTROYS Of appropriatius 3 out
az ~ stco allowed his department. toward
this purpose as he can get some good
out az Il for HIS department.
] think the cost OF material FOR NIX de-
psrtment can be estimated 50 save an
equal amount from what was counted Ia
the budget last week
From prices have ihiHk 10 whole
amount necessary VII nos exceed To-
Price of lathe. in Madison. .--...-.--.-- r.
Price 90 counter shaft. In MaSisoa - :
Pricv q one-borSs power motor. n
Madison -----.-----.----------- ------------ .
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-02

Miss NJ. Cartledge gives some
helpful advice to young girls.
Her letter is but one OF thou
sands which prove that nothing
is so helpful to young girls who
are just arriving at the period of
womanhOod as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM II cannot
praise Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly, for it
is the only medicine ever tried which
cured me. l suffered much from my
first menstrual period, felt so weak
aid dizzy at times | could not pursue
nv studies with the usual interest.
Ny thoughts became sluggish, l had
headaches, backaches and sinking
spells, also pains in the back and lower
limbs In fact, was sick I'll over
g Finally, after many other remedies
had been tried. we were advised to get
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and / am pleased to say
that after taking it only two weeks,
wonderful change for the better took
place, and in a short time l was in
perfect health. l felt buoyant. full of
lie, and found all work pastime. L
am indeed glad to tell my experience
with lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, for it made a diff
ferent girl of me Yours very truly,
Miss NJ CARTRIDGE, 533 Whitehall ST.,
Atlanta. Ca $1,000 forfeit If original of
above ic:tcY Erov'nr Gznnot Be produced.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-02

called for in the Specifications for n
building OF the recent additions we're let
out AID according 10 the committee crs,iit
had not been given for LsS square feet
cement flooring. 10 square feet @ ista
and plasteTing ceilings. - square feet o.
plasterins Tor walls ~ square feet q
painting niue basemsHt Window thrs-
basement doors. two, Hen. doors. six
teen SaShss. tWo veutlstJTs and some
other unfinished work
NJ Crib was present ard said 20 ,ae
board that = number of the thiags mel
toned were oraittea as the agveeueAs =
the superintendent x bi.ild.Egs end fheF
had been given creih- he ssld issFs Esr-
a few things overlooked vhici. taey sould
gladly FIX
The matter was rsfevrsi again g III
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-02-02
TtI

Respectfully Submitted.
CLARENCE J SMITH.
Director Manual TEslaiHs.
Professor smiths resE1ss, zzs granted
ard So voted for the plirpess-
The special committee reported tfe
res.sIt Of their inspection q the irving
schooa- II seams that a number Of th.ags
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
GRUBBS ITEMS.

We are having too much rain and our farmers are wearing long faces.
 We had hard storm Friday, doing much damage in blowing down fences and dead timber in the fields.
 Mike Denton's new barn was blown down in the storm Friday. w. J. Robinson is the fattest man in town, with E. w. Blan- sett a close second.
 Three of our boys were ar raigned before Esq. Grant on a charge of carrying pistols and fined $50 each and the trimmings. Pistols are getting to be costly luXuries.
 Paw Edwards and Mike Denton swapped out Saturday night.
 w. s. Ellison and J. N. Nance are the boss painters of our town. One of our boys is going to get married in the near future.
 Ollie Black got his heart broke Sunday evening, but such is life. Cheer up, old boy.
 Two insurance agents from Jonesboro were in our town a few days ago and expressed themselves as highly pleased with what they saw and heard. John Rodes, our writing teach CT, has gone to Kentucky.
 CAPT. CHRONICLE.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
TO OUR POLICY HOLDERS

The recent fire has emphasized the fact that too much care can- not be exercised in the use and storage of gasoline.
 Where a gasoline stove is kept it is absolutely necessary that a permit for same be attached to your policies of fire insurance.
 No charge is made for these permits and as we cannot always know that you have these stoves we request that you look over your policies and bring them to us for endorsement, if required. PHILLIPS & FERGUSON AGENCY.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07

this preparation the blow is not lessened to those near and dear by family ties.
 Kentucky was the state of his nativity, but he came to Jack sonport in the early days before the war and has always been prominently identified with the development of this county. He was circuit clerk of Jackson county when the county seat was moved from Elizabeth to Au- gusta. For many years he prac- ticed law here and was regarded as very astute scholar and elo- quent pleader.
 He was married at Jackson port to Miss Katie Hudson, the daughter of Rush Hudson, who survives him, together with three children, Mrs. J. R. Newman and Miss Mollie Jones of Mary vile, Mo-, and MT. Gustave Jones of this city.
 The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon in Maryville, where the remains were laid to rest.
 He led remarkably active life and though "A years of age he seemed to be enjoying good health on his last visit here. In the sunset period of natural life he has been called to rest and to those whom his demise brings deepest sorrow, the old age that was accorded him in which not only to fulfill the aims and hopes of an honorable ambition and tireless energy, but to enjoy their fruits, must speak in recon ciliation. To the loved ones we extend the sympathy of our peo- pie.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
PINE BLUFF
 HAS A BIG FIRE.
Early Morning Fire Sunday De- stroys S5O,0O0 Worth of
 Property = Believed to
 Have Been Incendiary.

Pine Bluff, June 6.-Fire at an early hour Sunday morning de- stroyed the grain and commits sion house of the J. A. Holmes Company and the large ware house of the Puddephat Furni- ture Company, with total loss of about $50,000. The flames were discovered about 3 o'clock Sunday morning in the house of the Holmes company, and, owing to the large amount of hay and other infammable material stored in the building, spread rapidly and were soon beyond control.
 The total loss on the buildings is estimated at $10,000, partially covered by insurance. MT. Pud- dephat says that he had his warehouse stocked from floor to ceiling with valuable furniture and that his loss will not be less than $3O,0OO. This is covered by insurance.
 The loss of the stock of the J. A. Holmes Commission Company will be between $5,0O0 and $6, 900, which is also partially cov- cred by insurance. A valuable saddle horse, for which MT. Hol- mes had just paid $200, was burned to death in the flames.
 It is thought to be of incendi- ary origin, and owing to the late ness of the hour the flames gained rapid headway among the infammable stuff which the building contained.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
ARKANSAS COLLEGE
 COMMENCEMENT

Batesville, June 6. The bacca- laureate sermon for the com mencement exercises of Arkan- sas college was delivered by the Rev. A. B. Curry of Memphis at Alumni hall at II a. m. Sun day and was an able and elo- quent sermon.
 Sunday night at 8 o'clock Rev. French Thompson of Hot Springs delivered an address to the col lege Y. M. c. A. His address was gem of thought and showed much study and thought on the subject.
 Tonight the two literary so- cieties will hold an oratorical contest, the winner to receive a handsome gold medal, and to- morrow will be commencement night.
 There are only three graduates this year: Albert Breckenridge of Peach Orchard, Miss Callie King of Heber and Edward Latham of Batesville.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
NEW ROAD INCORPORATED

Another railroad was chartered by the state railway board Mon- day. The company to which the charter was issued is the West Point Railroad Company and the proposed line extends from West Point to Kensett and thence to Searcy, lying wholly within White county, a distance of nine miles.
 The capital stock is placed at $2O, and a certificate filed with the articles of incorpora- tion shows that $8,000 has been subscribed and 5 per cent of that amount paid in. The directors are c. w. Danthat, w. H. Foster, A. L. Williams, A. w. Yarnell and N. Hardy.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
WILLIAM R. JONES.

The sad news of the death of William R. Jones at his home in Maryville, Mo-, Monday reached here next morning in a wire from his son and our fellow townsman, Gustave Jones, who with his family and J. R. Cox were at the bedside of the de- ceased when the end came.
 MT. Jones had been seriously i'll for several weeks and his case was found to be hopeless several days before death, but even with
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
EXCURSION RATES.

Coach excursion to St. Louis May 21, 1904. Rates $5.60 fo, the round trip; $4 for children. Tickets on sale May 21st. Final limit on these tickets seven days from date of sale.
 T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
LIGHTNING'S WORK
 IN BATESVILLE.
Damaged Several Residences in That City-A Number of Miraculous Escapes
 Reported.

Saturday night a number of (he residents of the upper part If Batesville were greatly dis |turbed by lightning, says the Bee. It struck a transformer at the corner of Boswell and Ninth streets and followed the wires which lead off from that corner to all the residences in that neigh borhood. @
 Those who were especially dis turbed were the homes of J. c. Johnston, J. c. Yancey, c. H. Walden, c. w. Maxfield and Fred Maynard. The lights in all the residences named were ex- tinguished and the homes of Messrs. Johnston and Walden set on fire.
 Mrs. Fred Maynard was so shocked that it was some time before she recovered.
 The lightning found it's way to Mir. Walden's bath room where it tore up some furniture and set broom and other articles on fire. This was soon discovered and ex- tinguished.
 The greatest damage was to Mir. Johnston's house, and the manner in which the electricity played about the building is in- deed wonderful when it is con- sidered that no one was greatly injured.
 MT. and Mrs. Johnston were seated in the parlor, the farthest -oom from where the lightning struck the transformer. MT. Johnston was seated at his desk, with the electric light suspended over it and just above his head. Mrs. Johnston was near him.
 The crash came without an in- stant's warning and they were both greatly stunned by the pshock, but it was only short 6 time until they regained consci- ' ousness, to discover that the \ building was on fire in several places. The alarm was given and the flames were soon ex- \ tinguished.
 S Examination showed that the building was greatly injured. The large plate glass in the west room was literally torn to pieces. What appears to be a miracle is the escape of MT. and Mrs. John ston, as they were seated not more than two or three feet from the window.
 The glass was shivered into atoms and thrown out a number of feet across the yard. The east room was also injured, and the roof of the entire building appears to have been lifted up several inches.
 What appears to be another very strange freak of the light ming is its work in the closet in < the kitchen of the Johnston home. It broke into it and literally de- stroyed all vessels, knives, forks, spoons and many other house. hold articles. A can of coal oil %as kept in this closet. The covering of tin was burned off and the glass shivered, but the oil did not take fire.
Newport daily independent., 1904-06-07
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One steam engine, fifty horse power, suitable for saw mill, and one top saw rig.
 32b7t KELLEY LUMBER Go.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01

The substance Of coal has been so
compressed that the forms Of the
plants composing it cannot usually be
seen, but when piece of it is made SO
thin that it will transmit light and Is
then subjected to a powerful micro
scope vegetable structure may readily
be distinguished. Immediately under
every separate seam of coal there is a
stratum of what is known as fire clay.
This stratum is always present and
contains in great abundance the fossil
impressions of roots and stems and
twfgs, showing that it was once the
soil from which vegetation grew luxu-
riantly.
1t Is common also to find fossil tree
stems lying mashed fiat between the
layers of black slate which form the
roofs Of coal mines as we'll as the i'm
pressiOns of the leaves, nuts and seeds
which fell from these trees while they
were living. In some beds of camel
coal whole trees have been found, with
roots, branches, leaves and seeds COM
plete and all converted into the same
quality of coal as that by which they
were surrounded
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01

The first lesson that the young girl has
of womauhood is usually painful one.
She learns to know what headache means,
and backGechc, and sometimes is sadly
borne down by this new experience OF life.
An the pain and misery which young
girls commonly experience at such time
1.Nty, Ill almost every instance, be entirely
prevented or cured by the use OF Doctor
Picrcc's Favoritc Prescription. 1t estao-
fishes regularity. 1t tones up the general
heakh, aud cures headache, backache,
nervousness and other consequences OF
womanly weakness or disease.
The anxious mother of the family often
times cltrries the whole burden of RESPONSE
biiitv SO far as the home medication of
common ailments OF tie girls or boys are
concerned The cost of the doctors visits
is vccy often much too great At such
times the mother is invited to write to DR.:
K. V. Pierce. of Buffalo, n. V, for medical
advice which is given free. Correspond
clcc Is held strictly confidential
of rA,uarkablc and uniform cures, a record
such as no other remedy for the diseases
and Weaknesses peculiar to women ever
attained the propTietors and makers OF Or.
Iicrcu's Favorite Prescription now feel
fully warranted in offering to pay $500 IN
legal money of the United States tor any
cas- o: Lcucorrhca, Female Weakness, Pro-
Iar,sus, or Failing OF Womb, which they
cannot cure. All the Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Proprietors, OF BUT
falo, n Y, ask is fair and reasonable
trial of their means of cure.
II want 10 tell you of the great improvement
In my health siuce taking your Favorite Pre-
scriptio:. " says Mrs H. S. Jones, of Forest,
y { uWhca began its use was physical
wreck ard had despaired of ever having any
health acaiu Could not sit up all day. noted
great Improvement before the first hottie was
used Was suffering with almost every pain
OF ovarics. Painful and suppressed periods. and
OTHER SYMPTOMS of female disease; After TAX
ing si, bottles Of FavoTite Prescription. felt
iii Kinds oil exercise and rot feel tired"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.

An additional train will leave Bel Air
on Saturday only at 8 p. NJ, arriving in
Baltimore at p. NJ. Returning leave
Baltimore at 11.45 p. NJ, arriving at
Bel Air 10. 45 A. NJ
An additional train will leave Cardiff
for York and intermediate stations at
O5 A. NJ Returning will leave York
at $40 p. NJ.
An additional train will leave Balti.
more for Bel Air except Saturday and
Sunday at So A. M, arriving at Bel
Air at 1855 p. NJ. Returning, leave Bel
Air at 200 P. NJ, arriving at Baltimore
at 800 =. NJ. Train 1eaves Baltimore
Saturday only at 20 p. M. Returning,
leaves Bel Air at 800.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Sunday trainsleave Baltimore for Delta
and intermediate stations at S.30A. M.
and 100 7. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at 10
A. NJ. and $50 L. M. For Bel Air and
intermediate stations at 1135 A. NJ,
arriving at Bel Air 1885 P NJ. Leave
Delta for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at 6.55 A. M. and $50 p. NJ,
stopping at Bel Air at 1855 A. M. and
400 2. NJ. Additional trains will leave
Bel Air for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at 22O and $40 Z. NJ, and
Baltimore for Bel Air at 1850 p. NJ,
arriving at Bel Air at midnight and Bal
timore at 500 and $50 p. NJ.
{. "A. FlFER, General Passenger Agent
J. S. NORRIS, General Manager.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01
Old Stone Livery Stable
Ger. Bond St., and Baltic. Turnpike.
BEL AIR. ND.
HERBERT S. FLOWERS, Prop'r.

respectfully solicit public patronage.
Jurymen and Others visiting Bel Air can
have their horses we'll fed and groomed
and their vehicles washed at moderate
prices.
Horses taken at Livery by the day or
month, and Riding and Driving Horses
and Vehicles of all kinds for hire.
tsS~I have also handsome and COM
modious Wagonette, suitable for large
fishing parties, pic mic parties, Sc, at
reasonable rates.
HERBERT s. FLOWERS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01

An old English chronicer, In record
ing the abdication of King Henry VI.
of England in 14G1, quantity says that
his reign had lasted upward of thirty
eight years without his having once
intermeddled with public affairs
The same writer APPLY illustrates the
shakiness of Edward Tvs title on his
succession to King Henry's throne by
story Of a London grocer who lived
at the Sign Of the Crown and, "having
loosely remarked that his son was
heir to the CROWN" was promptly be-
headed for the atrocious pun.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature essss the Of lZzzz1zs1



A thin, nervous looking man stepped
up to the pastor as the latter came
Down from the pulpit.
you have had a good deal to say
this morning." he observed, about a
Teller that killed man named Abel"
Certainly" replied the pastor. 1.-The
Sin Of Cain was the subject Of my
discourse"
Il wish you'd do me the favor next
Sunday" said the thin man, in some
excitement, ito tell the folks that the
man you were talking about this morn
ing amt no relation to the Kane that
keeps livery stable down by the mill
l don't want none Of my friends to
think that had hand in that killing.
That's all. Good dayw
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01
Where the
Love Vine
Grows Bly,.
INA WRIGHT
Cor,rfqIlt. 1ca7, by HANSON
COPYRIGHT, Ic.a7, 53
Ina HriJi t-ih,dSOi
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Il believe in some signs" said Phyl-
liz, s:,aaking for the first time during
Ii. Conversation. We turned TO her in
Cuir;ng!y.
(which ones" asked Aunt Myrn.
Phyllis held up her embroidery frame
q suppose that's what it was) and look
Cu critically ut her work. She pulled
TIE linen little; she frowned little.
Phyllis; is charming when she smiles,
HNl i;!St t&cn discovered that she is
tle!:g!#:Gl when she frowns-that Is,
Viii y;.r ,.'.v.; not i'lGwn ut me.
Il haze Gene ;hat stitch very WELL"
she Remarked conp!accntly. Il will
show my worl, TO .Iuanta. daughter Of
.fuun." And she left the veranda.
THAT chila!" sc@ldci Aunt Myra.
Instead OF sitting quietly here i'll the
sha:le. she must toll through the heat
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10 learn drawn work of that old Next
can. SHE has forgotten her sunshade
too ..s
4 will take it to her" l said, run
ming down lie steps. 1t behooved me
To be helpful to Amt Myra, for it was
Gdy after much cajolery that she had
taken me as Il summer boarder on her
ranch, bordering on the desert and
b@Indcl OF three sides by foothills.
Halfway TO the cabin of Juanita are
q leg and sycamore tree. We sat
down.
as there anything more beautiful
than this dear old desert, with its sage
bush and cacti:" Phyllis began. look !!
See that dear, cunning, little lizard!
Oh, he has lost his tail"
''IIe Will grow another" / answered
chcerfuliy. Yes; there is something
more beautiful than the desert. You
are
How amusing your comparisons
are!!' bantered Phyllis, turning her
brown eyes sideways on me. That's
IKE your saying that you admire that
japanese death urn more than the In
dian bowl when l asked you If you
were Interested in Indian pottery"
We'll, you can't deny that it was
Far handsomer," persisted.
'Of course" impatiently. "But there
is no comparison. It's like comparing
api:lno and cook stove"
Say, Phyllis, what signs do you be-
lieye in? You forgot to tell U.S."
an the love vine"
| hated 10 show my ignorance after
her FATHER severe criticism on my COM
PARSONS, so l folded my hands and
waited. in Il moment she continued:
You know if You put little scrap
CT lovc vine on Il bush and you name
i. for somebody you care for and it
lives, why, its Il sign that he loves
Eou, asI,i il it doesn't live he doesn't
love YOU"
'.ti:" l brcathcd rcsponsively.
II tried it once. Teddy and each
got IL piece
"N'Eio's Teddy" growled.
och, 4 man, We each got a piece
ard put tloTn on nice green bush.
We named them each others names
AMI If they grew we were TO marry"
4 pause While l dug my heel saw
a.saly fiIto slc sand.
well, why don't you ask if they
grow
OF course they grew" l muttered
"They did not grow" she said firm
p, "aFd 30 | did not marry Teddy
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01

penn south,1O M.--wee
Baltimore Washington
121 521 s47A 619 I53 9O4 On Sunday 121,
521 S.46, M GIG, 9O4P.M
Pelnsul express northlav fillmore al NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01

''There may have been eXtenuating
circumstances" she Murmured.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-07-01

The Maiden Governess-What year
is 1t called when February has twenty
nine days? Little Elsie-Leap year.
The Maiden Commissioned. And
how often does leap year come? (No
answer) Why, Elsie, I'm surprised at
your not knowing that. Little Elsie
Oh, l haven't reached the age where
| keep track Of leap years..