Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-17

no previous year, at this season, has there
been such quantities of wheat brought In
or such numbers Of hogs.
The health and energies Of Capt. F. G
Smyth have been 20 let down Of late thai
he feels that he must get back awhile to
salt water, SO he and Mrs. s., his most ex.
cellent wife, will leave shortly for Europe.
Mrs. smyth will 60 up to Dublin and spend
most of the summer at her childhood's
home with her aged mother. The Captain,
after taking in Liverpool, and other ports
OF his acquaintance, will go and see some
of his college chums and then visit most Of
the cities Of western Europe. We sincere
ly wish Captain Smyth and his wife an en-.
joyable trip, a pleasant summer and safe
return to Wichita.
Baron Whitworth, who lives near Dan.
willie, Harper county, was burned out OF
house and home last week. They had just
buried their most promising son at what
seemed to be the climax Of misfortunes
which had followed them fast and faster,
but the end only came in the sweeping
away, by fire, Of their home and all it con-
tanned. We sincerely trust our people may
be moved to do something for the relief OF
family, who but II few years since came to
this valley direct from England possessing
a fortune in ready money. paintings, stat.
uary and other family heirlOoms, al! OF
which have been swept away.
The very windows Of heaven were OPEN
ed on Saturday night and the grumbler's
growl Of drouth WAS changed to whine Of
Hood. 1t was the first rain of our true rainy
season which generally covers q period o!
two months, commencing about May first,
1t was little late this year, but in quaint.
ties to make up last time. Five and three
tenths inches fell, being one of the heaviest
falls Of rain occurring here since the year
Of the flood. Five and three tenths inches Is
wonderful fall, being equivalent to about
an eighth of the entire fall OF an average
year. Nothing was suffering, but good
lain was needed. Many bridges are report
ell us having gone out.
The elevations, consisting OF three fronts
corner and two sides-and working plans
and specifications of the new Citizens Bank
building have been received, the old build.
ing 10 being removed, aud in few days the
walls will be piling up. 1t will be the most
magnificent structure Of the kind in the
city. The first or ground floor Is five feet
above the sidewalk and fourteen feet In the
clear. The basement will be finished up
not only comfortably but finely, and the
whole furnished with steam, gas and water
pipes. The second story will be divided
into Office suits. The entrance to the bank
ing room will be on the corner. There will
be three side entrances beside on Main
street. But more, rs the work progresses.
The Wichita lodge OF the Knights OF
Pythias, accompanied by their wives and
several young lady friends, left on Monday
night In q special car for the annual con.
clave which convened at Emporie on Tues
day. The Knights were In full uniform and
as they marched up street meath their silken
banner, presented beautiful; eight. The
north bound train being an hour behind,
the depot platform presented lively scene
in a splendid drill by which the Knights
employed the time. the ladies having taken
possession of their extra car on the side
track. The Wichita lodge, last year. car
ried OF the second drill prize, and we hope
they may win the first at Emporia, and that
they may invite the lodges to Wichita for
the next annual conclave.