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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
YOUTH, BEAUTY AND TALENT.

To tie Editor ofkhe Daiiy Eagle:
What more could be desired to establish
the success of the looming event. referred
to in last Sundays issue. The committee
of arrangements are fortunate in having Sc
cured these strong drawing qualities, and
the entertainment which gains in interest by
its being given under the auspices of the
Episcopal church, promises to be the sue
cess OF the season, The drama selected is
pearl of Savoy" and there is probably in
the full dramatic range, no play more
replete with picturesque surroundings, ro-
mantle situations and dramatic climaxes.
The music incident to the play is treat in
itself. "Tbe farewell chorus" of the Savoy
and Peasants as they wander over the noun
tains, is gem, the merit of which is fully
brought out by the best vocal talent of our
city, Solos and duets, both serious and
comic, are interspersed throughout the play
and the curtain goes down on the last act
with "Welcome Home" chorus by the en-
tire caste, which is SO bright and joyous
that it will send every one home in good
humor. The s,rictest attention is being
given to the smallest details Of this produe-
ton, each and every member seems to take
the most active interest and assume an ind-
vidusl responsibility, fact which rebounds
most creditably to an amateur organization.
| could divulge some interesting points on
peasant dresses-pretty slippers
and dainty caps--as well as sweeping trains,
square cut coats and satin breaches, but !
refrain, you will see and admire for your.
selves, and am sure when it is thing of
the past you will agree with me that Wich-
ta is not slow and can do as much in Is
short space Of time as any city of its size.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
BEFORE THE JUSTICES.

Business in the Justices court is still
booming.
"Wednesday man named Edward Duck
worth swore out warrant for boy named
John w. Ortwein, charging him with steal
ing SD from him. When the boy was
brought into court Frank Dale was sent
for and after gathering the circumstances,
changed the charge 10 embezzlement, and
set the case for hearing at nine O'Clock yes
terday morning. g. w. C. Jones was re-
tanned as counsel for the defense. When
the hour for the trial came the defendant
and other witnesses were on hand, but
Duckworth, the prosecuting witness, failed
to file an appearance. A constable was sent
to hunt him up, but it was learned that he
had skipped The defendant was therefore
discharged.
In the case of the state against John
Thomas, charged with stealing S2s from 7.
L. Adams, which was heard by Justice
Hobbs, the accused was found guilty, and
placed under $500 bonds to answer the
charge at the next term of court.
In Justice Thomas court the case of the
state against the Burnett boys and BRAZIL
was disposed Of This was an action brought
by the state against the defendants on the
affidavit of 4. l.. Montgomery, charging
the defendants with having stolen seventy
five bushels of corn. o. ii. Bently appeared
for the defense, and owing to the fact that
Frank Dale was engaged in the Thomas
case, before Justice Hobbs, George {. CO.
wart appeared for the state. Montgomery
having no witnesses to sustain the charge,
the case was dismissed, and The costs, $3.50,
were assessed against Montgomery. Not
being over flush in cash he could not pay,
therefore n commitment was issued and he
was placed in charge of Constable Thomas.
Montgomery probably got the matter fixed
up, as be was seen at large later in the even-
ing. This case is somewhat mixed, and the
stories of tie opposing parties are rather
conflicting. Montgomery has been drinking
hard, and probably got things mixed. The
other parties have the reputation Of being
honorable men.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
BURGLARS ON DECK.


The grocery store of Williams 4 Jackson,
next to S. d. Pallets lumber yard, on
Douglas avenue, was entered by burglars
night before last, the safe blown open and
500 in money taken. The burglars effected
an entrance through the transom over the
back door of little store room situated at
the back end of the store. From this room
il was no trouble to enter the store. The
safe is situated at the rear end of the store,
neaS the window. 1t is mystery to all who
saw the safe how the hole WAS made into
which the powder was placed, ms no drilling
could be found, in fact scarcely scratch
could be seen on the door of the safe. n
small rivet hole near the dial was the only
place where the charge could be inserted,
and no one could tell how that hole could be
made. The explosion opened the door with
such force that, striking against the
window sill, it made great dinge
in it. The inside of the door containing the
locks, was completely severed from the out
side plate of the door. The job was very
skillfully done, and the operator must have
understood the safe perfectly.
There was 500 in money, together with
some valuable papers, and two pocketbooks
in the drawers of the safe at the time. The
drawers, with their contents were carried up
to the planning mill and were found there in
the morning, nothing having been taken
except the cash. Mr.. Williams says that a
man had been keeping $500 in his safe, but
after the Svitzler robbery he refused to keep
it. He also states that almost any other
night during the week. larger amount
might have been secured.
Four pocket knives were taken from the
show case, but nothing else is missing. No
clue to the burglars.
Apropos of burglaries, the residence of
Mr.. James McComb, of McComb Bros, on
Oak street, was entered Monday night The
family were absent at the time, but q man
who rents a room was in bed. He heard a
noise, ann knowing that no one else occu-
pied the house but himself, he got up to see
what it meant. lie got glimpse OF the
burglars going out the window. On exam
lining the premises, the bureau drawers had
been ransacked.
Following the EAGLES agitation of the
question of a citizens protection committee,
and primary organization of a vigilance
the burglaries and thefts ceased
for period and people imagined all the
thieves had skipped and that we would en-
Joy season of peace and security. 1t was
Of short duration. Probably the thieves
sought new pastures for time and returned
when they expected to find the city off its
guard, or it might be that they were only
aging low until the vigilance of the au-
horities and citizens had relaxed. Anyhow
We find them at their nefarious work again
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
THE SADDLE ROCK.

1t is now an assured fact that the proprie-
tors of the SADDLE Rock" have left the city
for a more congenial cline. About year
ago one of them came here and opened a
stylish, well appointed and first-class restau-
rant and lodging rooms, in connection with
which was handled a nice line of confect-
ionery, fruits and cigars, and during the
summer, ice cream, etc. The gentleman
had a stylish young family and for time he
was prosperous and all went well; at least
that was the inference TO be drawn from APP
pearances. They were of rather naughty
and imperyious natures, however, and did
not take or wear well with the public and
ere very long business fell off and it was ap-
parent that expenses, which were large,
were not being met. The crash came, the
family was sent east, much of the furniture
was taken from the establishment, which
was remodeled and converted into a saloon
with restaurant attached and partner was
taken into the firm and the house rechrist-
ened the Saddle Rock.
Business now appeared to become good
and it looked as though the reverses of the
past were about 10 be converted into prime
success.
Whether this was the case or not, certain
it is that day before yesterday the doors were
found to be closed and the proprietors non
est. II is said that Finley Ross had chat
tel mortgage upon the furniture Of the es
as had also Mr.. Davidson. The
account of Mr.. Ross has proved to be the
prior claim, or first mortgage, and he las
recovered the goods, while it now looks as
though the other creditor named might have
to whistle for his amount.
These are the only accounts yet heard of
being held against the firm, and the report
is out that other parties in the city have as
sumed the liabilities and will adjust all ac-
counts Time will perhaps reveal more of
the true inwardness of this deplorable affair.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr.. VIM. Finn, of the firm of Shaffer &
Finn, of the Sedgwick City elevator, in
company with F. L. Collier, of the same
city, made us call yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Finn is an old settler of this valley.
With Judge Campbell he footed to III Dora
do in 1869 and then footed it on over here
alone. When he reached the brow of the
rolling prairie land east of where the city
now stands, he said he was deeply impressed
with the pastoral beauty Of the scene which
lay at his feet. There were no orchards, or
hedges, or groves, no city or homes, but one
vast expanse of waving grass standing from
four TO six feet high with the great weary
wanderer, the Nile of America, winding
through the midst. Mr.. Finn afterwards
taught the first school ever opened in the
valley, in q little dug-out at the upper end of
town. He afterwards helped lay Waterman's
addition to the city. Mr.. F. ought to have
been "a reader of the EAGLE for the past
dozen years, but as it is what change he
must note and mark. But Mr.. F. is pleas
antly situated in life and doing a fine BUSH
ness and what more can he ask
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
ANOTHER FORGERY.

The forgery of an order on school district
No. 106 on the county treasurer for the sum
of $75, by one Joe johnson, has been dis
covered. The names of A. J. Hargett and
Thomas Lloyd, the chairman and secretary
of the school board, were forged to the or
der, but not till one of them came down for
some money and was informed that their
money had been drawn was the forgery dis
covered. Who Mr.. Joseph johnson" is no
one knows, nor has his personally or where
abouts been fixed at this writing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
HURT ON THE RAIL.

Yesterday afternoon conductor w. H
Irwin Of the Sunfiower road narrowly es
capped being killed at FL Dorado. Mr.. Irwin
had heavy train coming west and after do
ing bis work at FL Dorado, he backed his
train up about half a mile to get a good
start up the heavy grade. He was up on
top of the caboose when the train started
ahead and stood there watching that the
crossing was clear. He was about to get
down and was looking up toward town
when the caboose was passing under the
Walnut bridge. Being near the side Of the
caboose bis head came in contact with a
brace of the bridge and knocked him down.
A brakeman caught hirp, thus preventing
his falling to the ground. This saved his
life. His head is sorely hurt and his left
side is considerably bruised. His hands are
also hurt. DIR. Mccoy attended TO him.
His wounds are not dangerous. He was I'M
conscious for long time. He was taken to
the fremont in hack on the arrival of his
train here.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
HOTEL RUNNERS.

The hotel runners of this city are getting
so annoying on the street cars coming from
the trains, that many persons prefer to walk
rather than be annoyed by the bowling der
wishes who represent every one-horse res
taurant and boarding house in town. There
is no objection 10 any one who wishes to pay
for the privilege employing a runner, but
somethicg ought to be done TO protect pas
sengers on the street cars against such
babel Of shouting, solicitations and coarse
slang as is INDUCED in all the way from
the Union to the Santa Fe depot There
would be no objection to their soliciting for
their respective houses at the depot, but to
keep it up all the way dewn town is too
much.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
@. A. r.

The committee on entertainment for the
benefit of the reli eff fund Of the Ladies' Aux
Hilary and Garfield Post G. A. r., consisting
Of Mrs. Woodcock, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs.
Roschell, Mrs. McMillin and Miss Agnes
Summers, of the ladies' relief corps, and
Comrades Lewis, Taylor, Stewart, Furley
and Myers, of the G. A. r., are requested to
meet at the Office of the county auditor Fri
day evening, December 9Th, a; 7:30 p. m.
MURRAY MYERS. Chairman.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
C. A. X.

Officers for the ensuing year will be elected
at the department encampment to convene
at Fort Scott next February. The Garfield
Post ofthis city will present the name of one
of its members for department commander
with good prospects of success, in which
event the adjutant general and quartermast-
er's Offices viii be here, which would benefit
our city greatly. All the posts within fifty
miles around will make an effort to have the
next department encampment held here, be-
cause Wichita has better railroad facilities
than any other city in the state. All the
the posts west of here will vote for Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
NEW STREET RAILWAY.

1t is now definitely settled, the arrange
ments and provisions being all arranged that
branch line of the city street railway will
be built to south Wichita. 1t will tap the
main line at the junction of Topeka avenue
with Douglas and will extend south on the
first named avenue, just one mile, crossing
the Wichita & Western railway track to
Lincoln street on the Zimmerly addition.
The reason for building this road lies in
the fact that the rapid and unprecedented
growth of the southern part of the city de-
mands it. No section of this city where all
parts have had such wonderful growth dur
ing the year about to close, can compare
favorabiy with this particular portion lying
south of the Wichita & Western railroad
and between Lawrence avenue and the
Santa Fe railway. One year ago there was
but three or four houses within these limits,
while now there is village by itself, which
extended west TO the river, would embrace
some $50 houses. Some of these were built
for rent, though large number are occupied
W tue ONHeIs, Willie la ~ ""Joihy Va oh
are commodious, artistic and decidedly of
the better class.
Thu Orme & Phillips, the Perry and the
Zimmerly additions. that lay directly contin- |
gent to this new branch, are situated upon a |
high, level and beautiful plateau that COM
mands itself at once to those in search of
hcalthtul and pleasant locations for home
or for sure and profitable investment 70
their capital.
1t is several feet above the level of the
of the city, making it high enough for good
cellars, and is so pretty and attractive that
low since this road is assured, it must all be
thickly built up in the near future.
The grading for the line will be COM
meneed at once, and will be pushed to an
early completion, when one more desissive
blow shall have been struck toward the flu
ture success and greatness of the coming
city Of Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

About four yesterday morning some one
discovered window of the Citizens bank
open. Police officer Dan Parks was sent
for, who came down on the double quick all
cooked and primed to tackle the supposed
burglars. On investigation, it was learned
that the janitor had raised it the previous
evening while sweeping cut and had forgot
ten to shut it. 1t appears little strange
that the yigilant officers whose beat is in the
vicinity failed to discover that open window.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
WELLS, FARGO & CO.

The general Office of this great express
company notified Mr.. C. A. Phillips, their
Wichita agent, yesterday, that they now had
possession of all lines connected with or con-
trolled by the Northern Pacific railroad, OF
which fact our shippers and merchants will
take notice. Wells, Fargo, & Co., now have
two through lines to the Pacific coast, and
will soon have third. They are the only
United States express company that runs
into Old Mexico. Mr.. Phillip, their agent
here, is one of the most popular and most
painstaking and accommodating agents ever
connected with an express COMPANY.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
TOOK A TUMBLE.

About Two o'clock night before last man
named Motif went into the European res
,aurant, on Douglas avenue, TO hunt bed.
Failing to find bed he startedto go out and
losing his footing he tumbled down the
whole fight of stairs, sustaining quite cut
on the head. DR.. T. 7. Davis dressed the
,xyoupd
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

William Grinley, :he man who fell off the
scafold at the Methodist church day before
yesterday, appeared to be doing well yester-
day and the prospects for his recovery were
considered very good. Last night, however,
he complained very much and his recovery
il Sou,ev-hat doubtful
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

The masquerade ball that was spoken of
yesterday by us, win be given by the Turn
society of this city on New Years eve. dec.
3lst,) at the opera house. The costumes
will. on next Monday morning, be upon ex-
hibition and ready for selection at the store
of II. T. Camien, Main street, near the
xrbniasale sr-ocarv
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr.. Chas. F. Nessly, years ago connected
with the EAGLE Office. son of Rev. j. L.
Messy, who is now editor of the Hopkins,
No, Herald, arrived in the city Yesterday.
Mr.. \. says numbers of people will leave
northern Missouri for southwestern Kansas
and before he returns will visit the towns
southwest Of Wichita so as to be able to tell
his readers what the country is like.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Frank H. Keen, who has been connected
with Green's Cannon Ball stage line at King
man for some months past, has taken his
place behind the desk at the Douglas Ave
nue. house as day clerk. Mr.. Keen is an
agreeable and friendly gentleman and well
calculated to welcome and entertain the
travelling public.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

A rumor is out that the Wholesale Gro
Gerry company contemplates adding an addi-
ton TO their already arge establishment.
Whether this shall prove TO be correct or
not, certain ii is that the frame building just
south of theirs is being moved and that
pile Of building stone is now upon the lot.
Hope the rumor may develop into reality.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
MARRIED.

Married on December 4, by Probate Judge
Jewett, Mr.. James Cantrell and Miss May
Evil, both of Fort Scott, Kansas. This was
rather quiet wedding, yet need not on that
account prove any less joyous to the parties.
Mr.. Cantrell expects to make his future home
in Wichita. The EAGLE wishes them a
happy yoyage through life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Auction was yesterday held at the city
horse and mule market. Teams, horses,
harness and wagons were struck off to the
highest bidder and it wasn't necessary TO
bid very high either as everything went
very cheap. The man who has plenty of
ready cash can now invest it in this kind of
PROPERTY and reap rich harvest
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Professor Campbell, the superintendent of
our city schools, has gotten up new blank
report, which shows the standing Of the
scholar for either Of the three terms of the
year. This report is to be scanned by the
parent and signed SO that there can be no
misunderstanding. The report also has a
very instructive foot note to parents, con-
tanning suggestions that all should heed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr.. F. 5. Henry, of Cleveland, Ohio, has
been visiting at the residence of W. I. Buck
ner the last few days. He has been on the
Pacific slope and all over the west since he
left home, and says that Wichita strikes him
as the banner city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr.. G. A. Seldomridge, of Pratt Center,
who is not only one of the leading real es-
tate men of Pratt county, but very enter
prising and intelligent gentleman, has been
spending two or three days in the city. The
EAGLE Office turned him off lot of fine job
work and blank books. Mr.. 5. left for home
by last nights express.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

a. c. Tredick, prominent business mar
or Sedalia, Missouri, was in the city yester-
dav. Mr. T. who is New England man,
laughs over the way they frightened
the Democracy of Missouri this fall, and had
the Republicans been helped to a few more
good speakers, Marmaduke would have been
downed and the state enrolled among the
hopeful
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr.. f. G. Cox, the city directory man,
who compiled the most satisfactory, reliable
and complete city directory ever gotten out
for Wichita, was in the city yesterday. He
is now completing a directory for Fl. Scott,
but says as soon as Wichita gets little fur
Their along with her home numbering he will
be ready to get out a directory which will
be as absolutely correct as it is possible to
make book. Until the houses are mum
bered any directory must necessarily prove
unsatisfactory and misleading.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr.. X. ID. Leeman, manager for NJ. A.
Sayles, viii soon establish land and loan
Office in connection with their present bust
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Mr. r. r. Coleman, late resident engineer
and superintendent ofthe Wichita Il West
ern, returned from New Mexico yesterday.
He left on the p. M, train yesterday for
Topeka where he will remain q day or two,
then he will return to New Mexico and take
charge of the construction of new branch
of the Santa Fe to be built from Socord to
Msgdalena. Mr.. Coleman began his rail-
road career as a water boy, and has by his
fine native ability, indomitable energy, at
tention to business and loyalty to the cor
poration which employs him, attained an
honorable and exaulted position in his pro-
fession. When construction is resumed,
Mr.. Caleman will probably take his old po-
sition with headquarters in this city. We
will be glad to welcome him back.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

The Wichita cracker and candy manu-
featuring company shipped large quantity
of goods to Larnsd yesterday. This estab-
lishment is doing an immense trade.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

Two signs, complimentary to the Blue
Point oyster. were yesterday written upon
the windows of Search's avenue restaurant
To sample bushel of them on the half
shell would make us very fair taste, thank
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

The postoffice news room has on exhibit
ton large and handsome line of books for
the holiday trade. Sam says they are going
like hot doughnuts.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

The Pacific express company received and
stored in their Office, night before last, four
wagon loads of express goods. Not bad for
an off day, either.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

H.. I. Hill had drove of $50 nice sheep
driven in from bis farm yesterday and put
into the yard at his stock market The
city butchers were then invited TO inspect
them and they selected fifty head from the
flock which they will doubtless serve to the
public as mutton, sheep, and spring lamb
eight years old; the las. clause in the pro-
nunciation being silent or spoken in sub
aued PARKWAY whisper. Well it won't kill
anybody, we are used TO IT. Give US lamb,
OF give us death!
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

VIM. Bastian has opened the covered
stand on the corner of Douglas and Topeka
avenues and will handle nice line OF cigars,
tobaccos and candies. Those who like taffy
can get II of Williams.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12

A stiff necked horse was tied to a ring in
curbstone on Douglas avenue yesterday,
and not liking the situation he ierked out Il
piece of the stone weighing about 500 lbs,
and pulled it out near the middle of the