The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-12-04

Our young folks arc N % The ssissssf for the
grand masquerade party announced for the
night Of December 18th, under tire auspices Of
the Y. n. s. e., At which time It is expected
that the ssles and elite Of the city's beauty and
Railautry win be out in the dazzling splendor Of
old time courts and chivalry, etc. The man.
ayers have our thanks for a complimentary in
vitstion.
Further indications Of coal have been dis
covered in this county; in fact, the coal itself
has been found. Its extent or even its iocali-
ty we know nothing Of, but We do know that
1t burns nicely, as we hav seen 1t tested. 1t
was discovered by J. NJ. Steele and two or
three other parties who were out looking at
lands and who brought some Of it back to town.
We hope the deposit Is extensive enough to
work.
yick'e Floral Guide for 1874. a handsome
and properly illustrated quarto, has just issued
its first number, containing 200 pages, 800 en-
cravings and a handsome colored plate. No
one who loves flowers or pays any attention to
the culture Of house plants, flower or kitchen
garden, can afford to be without this valuable
hand book. Price only twenty-five cents
wear. Address James Wick, Rochester, New
York.
Al Conductor Ladd's western bound train
came sweeping up the valley last Thursday
night, near Florence, the plaintiff wall of a
new born infant was heard. which announced
that another human being had been ushered
In upon the stage of life under embarrassing
circumstapccs. Coming al the rate Of twenty
five miles an hour, in the direction Of Wichita,
of course it turned out girl. The passengers
named it Florence.
The mail service Of Southwestern Kansas
needs thorough oyerhauling. In several IN
stances we think 1t highly probable that the
contractors are endeayoring to serve their own
interests rather than those Of the people or
the government who pays for the work. If the
postmasters and others interested in the diff
ferent localities will send in their complaints
we will put them into shape and try and open
the eyes of the department.
Last Sabbath was a day Of real quiet and
rest, such an one as this young city has seldom
II ever experienced. Throughout the day the
two principal business throughfares were en-
tirely deserted, save by church goers and here
and there a lettering policeman, presenting
marked contrast indeed to the continued tramp,
jingle and rattle of two months ago. 1t was
30 much like Sabbath that one could easily
have imagined himself in Topeka, Leaven-
worth, Emporia, or some other sleepy burg.
The I. o. o. +. ball given last Thursday
night ut Eagle hall is said by those present to
have been the most brilliant, select and salts
factory party that ever occurred in this city.
The night was delightful, the supper complete,
the music excellent, the dressing rooms clean
and comfortable and the entire party in the
best possible humor. Everything conspired
to render the occasion one long TO be remeni-
bered. To DIR. Furley, who took so much
time and pains to have everything recherche,
much praise is due.
There will be an excursion from Wichita to
Emporia, starting Wednesday morning at lao
q. H., Dec. 10th, from Wichita. on the occasion
of grand Catholic fair to be held at the latter
place on December 9th, 10th and 18th. The
round trip will be only one-fourth rates. This
will be good opportunity for those who de-
sire to visit Emporia The excursion train
will return next day in the evening. Tickets
will be for sale at the postofiice. Theproeeeds
of the fair are for the building of Catholic
church ut Emporia.
Several Of the faith or order known the
Mennonites were in this county last week some
| of whom purchased lands Of Steele Il Levy.
They appeared 10 be men of intelligence and
thought, and were well posted as to the adj
vantages and disadvantages of all sections OF
the west. They reported that large numbers
of their faith in Russia and some of the German
states were coming to America and to the west
! TO procure homes. They al! have more or less
money, economy and industry appearing TO be
one of the cardinal principles of their religion.
| MARRIED.-Itwa was the rumor yesterday that
our crown-officcr, ii. c. Sluss, and Miss Allie
1 Green, were married night before last, and had
set up for themselves. If it is not so it ought
Ito be- Green ever be his memory with his dis
consulate boon-galoots, for Green was his love,
and now Green is his wife. Whatever of legal
''ripeness'' he may attain in the future, still
his better half will be Green. Because his only
"Ally" was once Green is no reason why he
should feel blue,-or even feel Green. The
whole transaction may seem little Green, but
We hope it will be little Suss.
For the accommodation Of such as bring
teams to town, and in the absence Of any desig-
mated market square, John NJ. Steele informs
us that the four lots Immediately east and ad.
Joining the Eagle block, may be used by any
and all upon which to stand their teams and
wagons or to hold their loads Of wood and corn
for purchasers. nthe city now owned square