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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
THE COMING MASQUERADE.

The masquerade bali that is TO be given by
the Forest City Social Club, on the even
ing of December 10Th at the opera house, Is
the all absorbing subject Of conversation
among those who have received invitations
to this swell affair.
Many have fully determined upon attend
ing and have ordered suits or are now pre-
pairing these awkward, comic, handsome or
elerant costumes which are to disguise the
wearer, puzzle and deceive the participants,
and give opportunity for an evening OF I'M
restricted enjoyment, mirth and pleasure.
On the other hand, some of the boys think
business too duh and times too hard to
give up their good. kind, s. to Sl5 for,
a single evenings en- oyments let them.be as
superlstively pleasant as possible. The"ready
relief is not laying around loose at present
and old Frosty Jack and the customs OF the
holidays are developing and presenting a
great many excellent openings for the piac-
ing of varied and large installments OF
filthy lucre.
But watts the hods as long as you're Apply
fellows 1t all goes in life time, any how,
YOU know, and can be saved in some othe!
direction, SO all might as well compromise
the matter by curbing their ambitions to be
the grandest mogul, greatest masher, or the
most esthetic and exquisitely soulful dude
in the party. Come down from the lofty
heights of ambition and pride; dress in n
calico suit or coffee sack; go have a
large time; make the affair = huge success
and discover that it has been the event O
| Your life.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
THE PEARL OF SAVOY.

The all-absorbing topic of the day is the
coming theatrical treat ''The Peaal OF Sa-
voy," Sd our reporter was happy to accept Il
Kind invitation to attend a full dress rehear-
sal with regular stage appointment in our
opera house last evening. We can safely
predict that the audience who greet them
next Thursday evening will receive a
most agreeable surprise for it seems
scarcely possible that party
of amatures could get down to such exceli-
ent stage business as was displayed by the
entire cast, not single incident occurred to
mar the harmony Of the entire five acts OF
this beautiful drama. everything passing Oil
in manner that would have reflected credit
upon a regular organized company.
Our opera house will doubtlcssly be
crowded to its utmost capacity upon both
productions of this coming success and our
citizens will do we'll to reserve their seats
without DELAY. The box sheets Tor Thurs
day evening open at nine O'Clock this morn
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
THE STATE VS.. C. J. cLAWSoN.

Mrs. +. :. Curran had Nj c. j. Clawson
up before Justice Hobbs yesterday charged
with disturbing her peace and quiet, as the
formidable state document reads. Frank
Dale appeared for the state and Mr.. Claw
son conducted his own case.
As near as can be gathered the case is this !:
The building in which Mrs. Curran lives be-
longs To Mr.. Guthrie. Mr.. Clawson occu-
pies the lower part and Mrs. Curran lives
up stairs and we believe proposes TO run a
dress making shop. Ii appears that infor-
nation was given TO Mr. Guthrie that Mrs.
Curran and her girl conducted u dlsorde-ly
and disreputable place and he determined to
fire her out He invited Mr.. Clawson 10 go
with him as "a witness that he offered 10 return
the woman her rent. While in the house
the woman claims that Mr.. Clawson ex-
pressed himself in manner tina, IN
situated that they kept house of i'll
shape; hence the case. After
hearing the cstimony and the argument,
Justice Hobbs thought that the defendant
had not intended anything wrong. but owing
&c the preponderence OF evidence against
him. he would have TO give verdict against
hlm. lie would merely decide that he pay
the cost of the case. Mr.. Clswson at the
suggestion OF friend gave notice of an sp-
peal. This aroused Frank Dale. who sprsng
to his feet, put both hands iuto his oyercost
pockets and drew it around his slender
body. He Strengthened himself up and
made his bow TO the court, then came forth
one Of the most pointed arguments Mr..
Dale could manufacture. He said that all
through the case he felt that the defendant
had done nothing 10 deserve much fine or
punishment, bu, now he had changed his
mind, seeing the disposition he manifested
now. That rs the court had no; definitely
named the fine, he wonld demand that he be
fined 500 in order 70 justify him in CARRYING
the case into the higher court
As soon as Mr.. Dale had delivered him
self of this, somewha. warm speech, he tool
his ha, and left the court room. The cour'
then said he would withhold judgment un
Ill some understanding WAS reached.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
THE PEARL OF SAVOY.

No one who has ever witnessed Maggie
Mitchell in the Pearl Of Savoy can forget
that absorbing and beautiful dramatic crea-
ton. II is piece seldom attempted by
amatuers. in fact no amatuer can depict the
passions and conflicting emotions of the
leading part. Maria is an ideal child OF
nature. and her love j. consuming and over
whelming. and it is very fortunate that Mrs.
Julia 4. Hunt consented to fill this highly
artistic role. The ladies of the guild are
delighted with the present prospects OF a
GOOD run. and it is their desire to give one
representation of the play for the benefit OF
the G. A. II. relief corps. 1t was undertaken
only because of debt Of st. Johns Episco-
pal church. and when that is met, their time,
talents and services will be rendered with a
hearty good will in behalf of the needy
Let their houses be crowded.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
THAT MASQUERADE BALL.

Last week the EAGLE contained an ac-
count Of grand society masquerade ball to
be held in the opera house on the night OF
the Doth. Now it transpires that the Turn
Warm society had been preparing to hold a
mask ball in the opera on New years eve.
They claim that If the society ball was held
two nights before theirs, it would spoil their
ball. Having the opera in their hands,
thew now refuse the use of il for the first
named ball for the reasons above stated.
The managers of the society ball are IN
consequence, highly indignant, and declare
that they will hold the ball anyhow and will
announce the place in a day or two. The
Turn Warm people say that when Mr.. kroe-
ner, let the opera to the other folks he was
not informed that il was for the purpose OF
holding such a ball, and that if he did know
he would not have let it. 1t is unfortunate
that there has been misunderstanding in
this matter and that two such promising
events should come into collision.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
DEATH OF GEORGE B. WEST.

Mr.. George B. West is dead and buried.
So quietly were the coils of this life losed
that few knew be had gained the liberty of
infnitude. But even in earth's shackles the
spirit of him of whom we write oft reached
out with pathos that was touching. He was
a man of more than ordinary grasp and
powers, of which few seemed to know or en-
quire. He was forty years of age, and
brother of Mrs. Winslow II. Albeit. dc
was borne and raised at Carlisle, Kentucky.
and married there soon after the close OF the
war. He leaves wife, and fond wife,
who will mourn him as no one else will, and
she desires us to thank the many kind
friends for their sympathy and friendship
during the long weary days of his sickness
and the dark hours which followed.
George Brush West was, as we intimated
above, the possessor of no common spirit.
Some two or three years ago, one night, a
beautiful lunar rainbow spanned the hea-
vens. West wrote u short poem on the
wierd scene which we published at the time,
and which we here reproduce. 1t was cap
toned THAT Midnight Promise: +"
| The storm cloud il sngrily sweeping
| The shadowy plains OF the sky,
! Aud deep dsrhB is steathi1y creeping
| O'er the ocean Of waters ON nigh
| No moon battles the sweet summer flowers
| Nth floods of her slyery light,
| No star kindly CLEANS through the bowers
That deck the soft bosom OF night
| But now As the cloud slowly marches
| Away DER the wide fields IF space,
The moons tender light strangely arches,
| rainbow upon It's dark iace-
Like Il dream 10 soul full of sorrow,
| Ii brighten= the nights sable shroud,
| And promises blessings to-morrow-
This beautiful bow In the cloud.
IL gilds the fond hope OF the future,
| With colors resembling Its own;
| And points to the endless hereafter,
| Where flowers immortal are known
Tho the blackness of night is before us.
| And the sun of our life has gone down;
This scven-foId arch bending Ger us,
| Sheds the halo of glory arounh
or remembrance ii l. the loved token,
| And He who sits on the white thr"ne,
| Will ne er let His pr mise be broken,
| Nor leave us in darkness aioue
Oh kneel now, In pure Invocation,
To Him who subdueth the proud
Who said in the worlds desolation:
~ do ret my bow in the cloud 20
GEO. Il. WEST
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
FINE JEWELRY.

Mr.. :. Hecht, jeweler, DID Douglas ayen-
ue, who always keeps very complete stock
has added greatly to it during the present
month and has now in store one Of the fin
est and largest stocks Of everything kept IN
iirst-class jewelry store, to be found in the
west. His stock of clocks and watches Is
especially large and of superior quality and
make, embracing many unique aud beauti-
full designs.
In jewelry, such as rings, pins, brooches
lockets. chains, etc, there is an unusually
large and fine assortment, in which are a
great variety of christmas goods that are
tempting to look at. 1t is a pleasing and IN
teresting task to inspect this magnificent
stock of iewelry
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
PERSONAL.

John j. Shields was in from Clearwater.
e. f. Curtis is in the city from Girard,
rs.
IL. Horton came down from Emporia
yesterday.
-Thos. Perry came down from Newton
yesterday.
S. S. Powell was yesterday in the city
from Halstead.
j. NJ. Sellers. of Cheney, was in the city
over last night.
N, ]. Pervott, of Pierce City, Mo-, is on
trip TO the city.
Miss Jaques, of Winfield, is visiting
friends in the city.
e. 5. Helmick is in the city on trip
from Urbana, Ohio.
Samuel Bane, of Arkansas City, is in
town for few days.
Frank Homitage, of Elmira, \. u, is
registered at the Occidental.
j. II. James, of Kokomo, Ind, is pros
pecting in the happy valley.
w. L. Waters, of Dodge City, is regis
tered at the Douglas Avenue.
j. 7. Moaatt and wife, of Ellinwood
KS, are stopping at the fremont.
George II. French, of Davenport, Iowa,
is paying our city business visit.
Mrs. l.. Love, of Fort Scott, was regis
tered at the Douglas Avenue this morning
E. +. Shinn. j. c. McClelland and ;. y
Livingstone, were in the city yesterda,
from kingman.
Jos. Moon, of Meridian, Conn, is pay
| ING visit to Kansas and is now at the Occi
dental, this city,
| H. I. Roberts, a lumber man of Chica
go, is enquiring for walnut timber and
registered at the Valley house.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

A gentleman of this city told an EAGLE
reporter story yesterday which, if true,
ought to receive attention. As the story
goes, man living in the south part of town,
who came here from Illinois about two
months ago, is starving his horses TO death
He is poor, but refuses TO sell the horses
unless he gets what he thinks they are worth
for them, although it is said that ii-he does
not sell them soon he will lose them alto
cether. lie had four horses when he first
came, bu. ono Of them died a short time ago,
now he has three, and n money TO buy feed
for them. 1t looks like a singular case and
something should be done about it. II Is
not right to starvc dumb beast even though
it is Your own. They are eating up the
stable
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
RECEIVERS SALE.

By,irtue of sn order of the District Court of
s-dgwi,k county. Kansas. ma IL on December
sth lssi the undersigned. z. A. Dorsey,
receiver. wiii on December 2)th, 1884, Mt y
O'Clock. y m, Of said day, proceed to sell the
prop.rty known a THE ichta Times or.
lice - The eaie to he for cash In hand and said
property snd the sppurlances, fixtures, appii-
anres 81 every KIDD whatsoever, in ANY wise
aprertainlng or belonging to same will be sold
i,eceub-r atith !ssl +. 4. DORSEY,
Receiver
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
CHARITY BALL.

The following named ladies will represent
the Relief Corps this evening at the charity
ball as a committee of reception; Mrs.
Baldwin Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. DR.. Mat
thews and Mrs. Woodcock.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
TOILET SOAPS.
TOILET SOAPS.

From the five cent hotel soap to the finest
periiImed yaIietie at greatly reduced prices py
the box or dozei.. Toilet waters, cu-hman bo-
uGet violet iavrndnr. rosadalis and hsiiuirope
perfumes both imp rted and American Comb
plate mirrors hair cloth, nail and infant
brushes of ali kinds aud prices at Lawrence
iiri,r Store UuurItS avenue an 10
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Periodically every community is infested
by a gang of itinerant shysters. peddlers and
tramps, who. sadly lacking in capacity and
honesty to build up legitimate trade at
home. contrive to carpet-bag it through the
country. and even succeed in obtaining lots
Of money in every town they visit. by most
gloriously humbugging the good people
They sell pewter for silver. pineshack Tor
gold, paper for leather, glass for pebbles,
and sham for real in general. Don't patron
ize these travelling gorrillas but stick 10 your
local dealers. who are responsible for what
fhcy sell Vol
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Ed. Hutchings, who is in the employ OF
killeen and Stockinger, plumbers and gas
filters Of the Avenue. while engaged at his
occupation a; the City Mills yesterday, re-
ccived fall and consequent; injuries that
will doubtless lay him up for repairs for
some little time. He was standing upon
ladder some six or eigh; fee. from the door,
when it slipped out of plumb and fell In
the descen: the toe Of one shoe caught and
was held fas; by sore obstacle snd thus, as
the head was thrown downward. and the
person was suspended in mid air, the limb
WAS twisted and the weigh; Q. the body came
upon the tendons Of the ankle producing q
severe sprsin of those members and the an
kle, thus causing very painful and severe,
though no; dangerous, injury.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
NEW STYLES IN HOLIDAY NOVELTIES.

Odor cases, Ladies work boxes. PUP boxes
and jewell case gents shaving sets, pocket
toilet -es, collar and cul sets. comb, brush
and mirror dressing ease. in rubber, ZY!oniie
and cellulnid, cut elas. cologne hotties. infants
cts etc, etc. At prices lower than ever be-
tore at Lawrence Drug store, Douglas a'en-
hiid-ti
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Mr. Z. belong leaves for VanWert, Ohio.
70 be absent most of the winter. Of course
he mad the EAGLE follow him as is now the
fashion of nearly everybody who goes of
for moro than a week.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Mrs. Lovall and son, of Fort Wayne, Ind,
were expected TO arrive in the city last night
They come TO visit c. T. Coleman, who is a
son-in-law of Mrs. L.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The first ward Republican club, and not
the third, as announced in yesterdays paper
will NEE. this "wednesday evening at the
Office Of the Wichita Land and Loan com
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The gas was all off night before last. We
are not posted SO as to tell what the matter
was, but the good people gathered at the
Baptist church. and it WAS very full, suffered
great inconvenience DIR. Smith SAYS the
windows had to be kept open, and he fears
that many took severe colds When ever
there is any thing wrong the matter ought
TO be reported to the superintendent Of the
works who, no doubt, would apply the
proper remedy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The manager of the Famous clothing
store laughs at the talk Of hard times; this
house is doing an immense trade. They sell
cheap
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

More play--more 'Pearl'-more pros
poets. Extra paper going up for the Pearl
Of Savoy The management insists upon
our being thoroughly well informed Of their
coming attraction.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The big day of the season at the county
treasurers Office was Monday last, when
taxes were collected to the amount Of S4,-
S61 10
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Conventions were held in several places
Yesterday for the purpose of putting down
whisky-they put it down.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The ladies of the Christian church are
urgently requested to meet at the residence
Of Mrs. Waite, No. 305, south Topeka ave-,
"Wednesday at . p. IN.
MIS- n G. ToIFR Prest.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

II was quite amusing to see how people
looked and acted on the streets yesterday
morning. Everybody who had to be out was
mufiled up almost beyond recognition and
navigated with a hop and jump. Occa-
sionaly some one could be seen standing in
n doorway undetermined whether to face ii
or not. Then wrapping up MS head and
face he would dash forth with recllessness
and abandon suggestive ola suicide.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

b.. l.. Bear, the popular druggist of Clear
water, was on flying trip TO the city yes
terday, returning on the night train. "Ben-
NV is always so full of business that be can
only say. show do. good bye" to each eff his
large number of friends, though this little,
along with his hearty manner and friendly
grasp is rs much ms some can express in Il
month
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17
ABOUT PICTURES.

Those who desire photos or other pictures by
that finished artist ,siergren, must avail them
selves of the earliest opportunity 10 cali At the
gallery OF Baldwin Ustergren rs he expects
to leave " ichita at the end of this month. IL
is unnecessary TO allude "a his work or to prise
it ~ ii l. known far and wide, standing beside
the best work OF the kind in any of the frat
class galleries in Europe or America. dlI0-im
THE BEST AMATECRCA> EVERGREEN
IN WICHITA IN "PEAKL OF SAVOY
DEC. AND 10
Look out for the grand clearance sale Of boots
and sdoes at The Ret Front, commencing right
after the holidays ut Aliens.
AN ORCHESTRA OF SIXTEEN PIECES IN
THE PEARL OF SAVOY
C.L kLOpS wishes t. inform his many old
u customers that he has opened iir,t-elsss
confectionery aud Oyster pari ri 226 Main
street, opposite the u holesae,'rocery.
ilo0-it
DUY your oy sters. fruits, candy aud nuts for
ID the holidays of I l. hioo-. 2a6 Main
street dlS0-4t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The hired girl AT the residence Of +. q.
Smyth on Waco stree; had regular picnic
dav before yesterday. She was masking
starch into which she put considerable coal
oil for some purpose; then putting II on the
stove 10 boil Pretty soon il took fire and
the flames flashed clear up to the ceiling,
threatening to fire the house. Fortunately
she had the presence Of mind to run for one
OF the Glenades, which she fred at the stove.
and in an instant the flames were extin-
guished. The grensdes are recommending
themselves pretty fast.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Mr. J. a. Hollinger, the Santa fe's agent
at Caldwell, gentleman well-known in this
city, came up yesterday with his wife and
baby, and after spending few days with
"the folks" they will go east for the holidays,
visiting friends in New York and Philadel-
phia, returning by the way of Lansing. Mich,
to visit other relatives and friends. The
EAGLE wishes them good time.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

There was'n mt the ghost of a case in the po-
lice court yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

A. c. Brokaw left for the east last night.
Returning he will come via New Orleans
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Fred hartman, who delivers express mat
ter for the Wells Fargo express company, IN
jumping of the wagon at the office yester-
day morning, slipped and fell hurting him
self considerably. His injuries are not
serious
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Some handsome dresses were received yes
terday for the Pearl of Savoy
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The lesurely man did not circulate to any
great extent on the street yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Sunny southern Kansas is what they call
ed it yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

A monster stick Of candy fashioned after
a BARRIERS pole was seen in the window Of
the Wichita Cracker and Confectionery
mandatory yesterday. Ii is over four feet
long: abou, six inches thick and weighs 10
hounds. 1t was made for one of their Gus
TONERS at Oxford. II was no easy matter to
make so large stick, as it is quite a job to
warm SO large mass of candy through and
through in order to draw !. out and twist ii
so as to get the stripes clear around IT. This
company shipped large consignment OF
goods TO the Indian Territory yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Ths greatest of all masters in art, cunning
rapid. frigid, marvellous old Jack Frost was
touching the windows yesterday with his
magic brush, to the delight, study and won
der of those who admire the beautiful in
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The ladies who took ii upon themselves
to dispose of the tickets for the charity ball
were met with the kindest spirit everywhere
To demonstrate how earnestly they would
urge their case We attempted to put in a
word but before we could explain they were
zone. The entertainment is not ball al
ter all, although there will be dance Tor
those who delight in such pastIme after
the entertainment of the evening is over
Capt. hurry Myers says ii will be success
financially, which is gratifying, for not dsy
masses in which some application for relief
il not made to the q. A. r.. or the ladies
relief corps.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

Some nice work is shown and striking
effect created on the mammoth signs just
finished in the interest of the famous Dur
ham" tobacco company ON the southeast
corner of Market and Douglas streets and
the northeast building OF Fourth and Doug
las avenues. These signs cover he entire
sides Of the stores upon which they are
PAINTED. 1t was = treat 10 see how rapidly
thew we're executed and finished by the two
artists who are responsible for their creation.
Especially as !, was done during the raw.
cold weather when the brush is liable to lose
much OF its cunning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

$4,000 to loan Oh mortgage for one and
two years, by Kansas Loan & Investment
Co., Wichita National Bank building.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-17

The Chautauqua literary and scientific
circle held their regular meeting Monday
evening in the high school building. An
opening ode was sung by the glee club.
Prof. Steffee gave some highly interesting
chemical experiments. An excellent paper
upon Grecian architecture was read by J. Il.
Stone. Miss b. Andrews paper of original
fiction was of high order. Miss Anna l..
Jackson recited The Bald-headed Man in
her usual eNcellant style.