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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
HOTEL MAN SKIPS

Yesterday morning it was discovered that
C. {. Chapman, one of the pIoprietors and
general manager Of tho Indiana house, on
Douglas avenue, near the corner of Empo-
ria. had skipped without saying goodby
TO bis partner or creditors. d. d. Meas has
been partner of Chapman in the house,
they having taken it about three months
ago. The two partners We're from the same
town in Ohio.
In conversation with an EAGLE reporter
yesterday, Mr.. Meas said that business did
not justify their both staying in the hotel,
so be worked on the farm in the country,
while Chapman managed the hotel. lie
does not think Chapman got
away with any money, but
simply ran behind. Others however
think differently. Mr.. Meas said further
that Chapman told friend before he went
away that he WIS going back to Ohio and
would send back money to pay of every
thing. Others say he has been making
preparations to go west for some time and
tiiht bc iide NV spiic W obio NJ Il'"
another party the reporter learned that he
had $500 the best of his partner, besides
owing about $500 around town, among
which is about $50 at Grimes & brakes
meat market and S75 grocery bill at Peck
ham & Hellar's store, with various other
bills.
1t appears that Mr.. Shower, of Belle
Plsine. has a hal: interest mortgage on the
furniture and Mr.. J. +. Sullivan, who lives
east Of this city, and who is
Il brother-in-law of Mr.. Meas,
has a mortgage on the other half. 1t is Sta
ted also that Chapman tried to sell the furni-
ture. A former boarder of the house laughs
at the idea of Chapman's sending back mo-
ney TO pay his debts, and SAWS he often
played crooked on the boarders, and another
man said Chapman would steel the Lords
supper.
Later on reporter saw Mr.. Hellsr, of
Peekham & Helar, who said, they had
mortgage and notes against the furniture
and that the other mortgages would not get
it all. lie is satisfied that Chapman has
gone TO Ohio where he is said TO have prop
erty worth $4,000
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
SCOTT COUNTY.

The EAGLE announced the departure from
this city Of an outfit of stages and hacks for
the Garden CITY, Scot, City and Waukenee
stage line. last Sunday morning, overland
A reporter learned from Harry Hill the pro-
prie,or of the line yesterday, who has jus,
returned from a trip TO that county that
Scott City is still attracting the boom tina,
has for some months favored that place, and
that the county is filing up rapidly.
In the way Of improvements in that new
city he says that it is going along rapidly.
Among the new business houses there he
mentions Swan and McLens's large and
commodious hotel, which is constantly filed
with home-seekers.
A move is on foot to connect Scott CITY
with Garden City with telephone wire.
Emigrants are ponring into the county
very fast. and if il continues it will not
take long for the whole county to be popu-
lated.
Two newspapers have already been estsb-
lished in the county, one of which is edited
by that talented lady, Mrs. Kate Russell,
and is neat and newsy journal that is fast
making friends on the frontier.
Mr.. Case has large stock of goods of a
general character just opened.
Professor F. A. Parsons, OF Wellington.
n well-kncwn Kansas capitalist, who is sec
rotary of the town company, is making head
quarters at Scott City, and is giving every
alternate lot TO persons DESTROYS of building
business houses.
DR.. Hall, who is president of the compa-
ny. resides at Garden City, and directs emf
grants who are bent on Scot, county where
TO locate.
Smith and Waite are land locaters and
the firm of johnson & johnson are also en-
gagged in that business, having plenty
to do
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
SAD ACCIDENT.

Charley Thompson, the twelve year old
son Of Mr.. VIM. Thompson, who resides
north of Carey's Park, hsd his left leg
broken in a wagon wheel. while trying 70
get into the wagon on his way home from,
school, about $50 o'clock on the evening Of
the day before yesterday.
The particulars OF the sad occurrence as
related TO reporter BY T. F. CleSg and
Prof Fri;ch, who were the occupant. ofthe
wagon. are about as follows:
Clegg and Fritch were driving out on
Fairview avenue near Csrey's Park, TO look
u, some lots, when they passed the boy who
asked for ride. They told him to jump in
which be attempted to do from behind
while the vehicle was in motion. BE had
hold Of the hind sea; which tipped bsck,
and in his efforts to get up the poor boy
thrust his leg through the hind wheel and
before the team could be stopped his limb
was broken below the knee. II 10 said to be
very bad fracture. Dra Owens and Jones
Get the limb.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
THE GOVERNMENT BUILDING.

"Myth and Miracle" is the subject of Bob
Ingersolrs new lecture. Myths We have al
WAYS with US, but it will be miracle if the
new postofice building can be located to
suit any considerable numbar of the people
of this city. There Is more wire pulling
and scheming in connection with this than
has been manifested in any political contest
and the end is not yet. The second propo-
sition for bids has had the effect OF develop
ing several combinations. and now the only
satisfactory solution of the vexcc question
seems to be the location of a postoffice on
or nesr every body's property. This plan
could not fail to harmonic all interests,
bo,h-as regards desirable Sites" and Dem
ocrstic aspirants for postoffices, inasmuch
as it would open up field for every Demo-
crat in town. The excitement was
at fever heat yesterday and petit
tons for donations in favor OF
the several locations were flying in all d.
rections, while knots of men could be found
almost anywhere discussing the situation.
The main fight seems t. be between Main
street and Douglas avenue business interests,
and stubborn fight is being carried on.
The Main street crowd seems TO have con-
centrated on the rink. and the Douglas ave-
One gentleman who had subscribed 500
for the riuk location was asked for $500
more yesterday, but lie thinks it would be
more profitable TO wait until the thing is
settled ard then buy property near the
favored locality.
A reporter listened to crowd discussing
the thing in the postofiice yesterday morn
ing, among whom were some who deplored
state Of things that made 1t possible
for any combination to bride the govern
mcnt, as il were, to locate the building other
than with reference to the convenience OF
the greatest number of the people. One
gentleman said the beggarly sum donated by
the government for public building for
such city as Wichita, didn't amount to
anything, no way, and that nearly one-half
of it would be used up before the thing was
begun He thought better plan would be
for the city TO build 100000 building and
given it to the government. An opera house
to cost $4,000 would probably soon be
built.
This question absorbed all other interests
the whole day, and great are the combina-
tons.
Later in the day some one spread
rumor to the effect that dispatch had been
received from Washington TO the effect that
the rink location had been settled upon, but
that is all hoax and probably manufac-
tured for the purpose of putting stop to
the negotiations OF the Douglas avenue
crowd, OF maybe 20 deceive the Main street
people
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

] will close my entire stock of millinery
and fancy goods in the next sixty days. All
wishing anything in my line will find it TO
their advantage to call and examine good.
ard prices. | will sell best Germantown
yarn, four skeins for % cents; midnight
warn, three skeins IS cents; infants hand
knit sacques, worth 81, for 40 cents; chill
dren's merino hoods, worth S225, for 81 %;
children's regular made all-wool hose, worth
40 cents for Is cents; embroidery,
worth from p 10 40 cents, for 10 cents.
Greatest bargains in piumes, tips, birds and
hat trimmings ever offered. Ribbons at one
half their value; hair goods regardless of
c,,si; few children's al-wool suits, worth
1915, for $50; everything else correspond
ingly rs low. Mas. NJ. J. SHERMAN.
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
A GOOD SHOWING

From the Cheney journal which pub
fishes table showing the carloads Of ship
nents for each month. We see that in foui
months the stations of kiocin.n. Cheney.
Garden Plain and Goddard have shipped
corn. cattle and hogs n total of eight hun
dred and three carloads, rs follows: King
man, 229 carloads; Cheney. lSl carloads,
Garden Pain, POI carloads and Goddard
239 carloads. Goddard is the first tow.
west of Wichita and leads all the other sta
tions. The total earnings for this road fol
the year as shown by the commissioner re
port are S16,4l6 O3. The surplus over eA-
pensrs were Stops 80.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

a Kansas City travelling man bought a
chair of Finlay Ross yesterday afternoon
cheaper than he could buy the same estate
in Kansas City, on the expressed condition
that Finlay shouldn't tell the editor of the
EAGLE In less than ten minutes we had n
report of the transaction, The fact is rents
are too high in Kansas City to permit Of any
real rivalry in prices. The truth is there is
not a merchant in southern Kansas in the
lines of drugs. hardware, groceries. furniture,
or dry goods but what can save money by
buying in Wichita instead of Kansas City.
At present spirit of rivalry or jealousy
may deter some from reaping this benefit
but all that will regulate itself in ayesr or
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

c. II. Griffin. of Leadville, chief ins pee
ter of the Western Colorado railway and the
Utah Traffic association. is spending few
weeks in our city. Mr.. Griffin's wife,
who spent some weeks this spring in Wichi
Ia for the benefi: Of her health. FELL 50 in
love with the place ihst residence proper
" was purchased and although Mr.. Griftin's
duties will keep him in the west most of his
time he will look upon Wichita as his home,
which j. really will be. He is very pleas
ant and intelligent gentleman.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
ID led.

Mrs. Sarah Chivington, wife of c. c. Chiv-
ihgton. residing near Goddard, died yesterday
morning at s o'clock of typhus fever. De
ceased will be buried at 2 o'clock from the
Methodist church at that place.
Deceased was among the old settlers, hav-
ing settled in the county in 1873, and leaves
an only child, a son, who is now attending
college near Lawrence. The bereaved fam
ily have the sympathy of a large circle OF
friends in the ne;gbborhood where they re-
side
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
ATHLETES AT The OPERA HOUSE.

Tonight the long talked of and much
commented on wrestling match comes of
AT the opera house; the sparring exhibition
between the acts has also CAUSED no little
speculation. The former between Prof.
Willie and Prof Christol will be a scientific
contest. and that between Ed Smith, the
Birmingham boxer, and mis- trainer, james
Moran, will be one of the most scientific
displays ever before the public in this city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Mr.. A. Lsngfeldt, a land agent Of Topeka,
tour of the west. he saws that Wichita is
the best town IN the stste and trip west
without seeingit is shorn Of sll its interests.
He left last night on the Santa Fe for the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Some fine large catfish were offered for
sale on the streets by fisherman yesterday
ranging from 90 to co pounds in Seight-
There were also other kinds Of fish which
Were very inviting in appearance.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Jack Thomas took charge Of the rink
yesterday and opened up last night with
music by the band. Tonight two pro-
fessional skaters perform lumber of fine
points on the skates. Prof. Simon and
Miss Blsnch Trent stop over TO give their
,1e-fnrmarcas
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The EAGLE printing sid blank book e.
tsblishmeu. i prepared to DO al kinds Of
Job printing snd blank book making, guar
ante.ing their work 20 be irst-el3ss in every
respect All counter work, checks, bonds,
perforated, nainbered-or lcose-A; prices
equal 20 Kansas Civ or s. Louis
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The Noble building will soon be ready
for occupancy. Neiderlander's boys are
counting the DAYS to intervene before they
get possession Of their new quarters in the
corner room.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
Gers e seheel soa-es

Gentlemen you will End ali the diaeren.
blank. and blank books used II The ;rxas-
actor. Of your business IN stock and fo- sale
.; tire EasLr otsce- Orieo BY mail fIled
promptly. Goods add p-ics grA.an:ssd
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

From the Topeks papers OF yesterday we
learn iha. bank of fry thousand capital
hs. already been incorporated for Colwieh.
A pc.,offiee o. newspspe, was 10; even
waited for
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Prof. b. D. Hammond assumed loftier
and more professional look yesterday as he
announced to his friends in the county
building that be had just been presented by
his good lady with bouncing baby girl.
Ee handed reporter a choice Havana with
the grace Of Lord Chesterfield and re-
ceived the congratulations with that deco
rum so becoming to paisr familiar.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The following are the real estate transfers
recorded in the Office of the register of deeds
yesterday:
Sarah Garnet TO Marion y steele, lot
l69 Main s,................................S 1900
John + Chaser to G Miller, 33
and 8I-2S 4 w.......................... 5000
VIM & Martin to Mary NJ Benning.
n ne 20 SO l e.............-...--.. 2l50
hurry Myers to + Ford, lots 3-4-5,
Meyrs & Tolers out LOTS. 1900
X Z Lawrence to Julia A Roberts, lot
IL Dodge 10
Catherine Harvey to Alex Clarke, l.
e.. -. 90. -. 1000
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The Equitable Trust and Investment Co,
li5 Main street, over Woodlands bank, will
give special rates on strictly frs;-class farm
loans to brokers or borrowers for ten days
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The city escaped cholera and the threat
is raging with great fury, and it is now pos
itively aseeY;ained that it wont be located
every Mace
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

There has been great run on seats for
Fun on the Bristol" which comes off a,
the opera house tomorrow night. There
will a rousing house and rousing play.
Those who desire to see the fun had better
secure tickets before they get left.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The citizens of East Douglas avenue are
again becoming jubilsnt at the prospect of
an esrly start on the union depot by the
combined interests Of tue Santa Fe. Frisco
and w < W
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Passengers for Louisville will please re-
member that, that the Ohio and Mississippi
r. L. is the only line from St. Louis to
time by this route is hours the quickest
that there is no change of cars, that no
other route furnishes as good accommoda-
tons, and that the Ohio & Mississippi X. Il.
is the popular route as demonstrated by the
fact that ninety-nine out Of every hundred
passengers 90 by the o. & VI. r. Il. Rates
ALWAYS as low as by inferior lines. dl35-tt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Boxing gloves are now in demand since
Ed. Smith and his trainer have opened n
gymnasium in the srmory q. the opera
house. where lessons in training in the noble
art are given. When You see young dude
with plaster on his nose, put IT down as =
dead give awsv, his being TO school.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

James Fisher was the only victim yester-
Day in the police court. lie was recorded
as a plain drunk, with the figure So set op-
posite thereto, plus So for costs
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

John Deck and family have all been Sc
riously i'll from eating diseased poultry
Extra caution should be observed By deal
en- while ben eholers 10 prevslea.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Mr.. S. II. Holmes, Of Lesvenworth, has
bough, on. Humphrey & Rhodes drug
store, SIC Douglas avenue, which he will
run strictly as prescription drug store.
with John S. Humphreys as business mana
ger. No tipling will be allowed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Seventy lots for sale cheap in GarrisOn's
second and third additions. For terms call
on Il. s. Garrison. dl3n-f
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

The Turverein Norwaerts society Of this
city arc making great preparations for a
grand masquerade ball, soon to come off al
the opera house, and suits are being prepsr-
ed in the most artistic and varied style.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

A monster catfish weighing 10a pounds
was hung up in from; Of Grimes X brakes
butcher shop yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13
DISTRICT COURT.
An Award OF So 600 In the Mary E. Grady
Damage Suit against the A., T. s.
F. Railroad Company.

The arguments of attorneys in the dam
age suit of Mrs. Mary E. Grady vs.. the A.,
7. & 5. F. 4. r. company were concluded
yesterday forenoon. The case has elected
from the first considerable amount 10 in
terest, as the amount sued for was consid-
cradle sum, (Sl0.000). and the fact that the
plaintiff WAS well known in the city.
As stated yesterday, the injuries sustained
by the plaintiff were apparently serious,
painful and distressing. No formidable ef-
fort was made to defeat an award OF damsg
es, and the railroad attorneys labored BY ex-
pert testimony of prominent surgeons and
physinians to show that the injuries were of
a trivial nature and not Of
lasting disability. The plaintiffs
attorney Judge Campbell, addressed
the jury in the opening and closing of the
case with his characteristic pointed logic,
and took occasion TO differ in his closing re-
marks with the learned DIR. HALEY of Kan
sas City on his quotation of DR.. Sequard's
authority.
The defense by Judge Sterry and Attor
ney Houston presented very subtitle and
fair arguments in an attempt to lesson the
measure of damage, bS from the peculiar
circumstances of the case, no real point was
made By then, against the merits of the suit
itself.
The jury retired at IL: 90 and at three p.
m returned a verdict for the plaintiff for
So 900 and costs, from which the defense
The w. Ii. Irwin ca Sc stands in the same
condition as the Grady case, both railroads
are asking that u new hearing be granted as
n preliminary to an appeal TO the Supreme
Court
In the civil action for damages ia the case
of WIN. Lille VS.. Jim Williams, tried yes
terday afternoon in the district court
verdict of Sl00 and costs was awarded
plaintiff. In this case the action was
brought By plaintiff to recover damages
from an assault made on plaintiff By the de-
PENDANT last spring. The case was taken
from the Magistrates court and was known
at that time as the case of "the devil am Bng
the tsilors," and excited considerable inter-
est.
A jury was empsnelled in the case of G.
c. Edridge vs.. w. W. Dill, a case of action
on account appealed from the justices court.
A GOOD WORD FROM A GOOD JUDGE
Hon. G. n. Sterry, of Enporia, a leading
attorney of the Santa Fe, who has been con-
Quoting some cases before Judge Sluss, made
us pleasant call last evening. After COM
pimenting the EAGLE on the successful
fight it was making for Kansas as against
"Poor Old Missouri" 1s.r Sterry expressed
himself as fully in sympathy with the idea
of building at least one commercial city in
this state, and he was very sanguine that
Wichita would now sweep right on to such
a goal. In his own language without rivals,
with no jealousies to impede, and having
two trunk lines of railway, both independ
ent of the Kansas City pool, and everything
in her favor in the way Of location. Wich-
itas future importance could hardly BE-
questioned" Such words from AS prom
inent man and rs close an observer rs Mr.
Sterry are like apples of gol in pictures oil
silver"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

b. F. Nance, proprietor of the Green
wood house at Eureka, is in the city, regis
tered ut the Occidental.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

5. \. Darrough, J. T. Reed and w. ii
Allyn, Of Anthony, are registered a. the
Occidental
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

WHY 60 10 dozen stores when BY cali
ing ST T. VI. L.rimer's you can find the
sane goods q. low prices. Stop snd see Us
al No Iis ". DouglS. avenue. dIi5-.f
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Yesterday was not remarkably brisk
business day, though people moved briskiy
enough on the street.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

4 stop has been put TO free grass in Texas
but the Wichita Evening News seems to be
booming nlonC all the sumo.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Hacker & jackson have Just received
twenty-five cars of McAlli>ter, Pitt>burg
and Rich Hill coal. at III " Water st.
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

NJ. ID. Libby and s. S. Abbaugh, of King
man, are guests at the Occidental.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

vI'UENEH'S oPEGA-HoU-E.
In CRAWFORD, MANAGER.
Three Might, commencing
Monday Evening, November 10th, 1850
THE GDIDENSi
And
their superior
silver Band aud Opera
0rchs-tra e"mpo-eti f solo
Peri rmers. The Peoples fayofite.
!ltlfrIiBELLA COL ID S,,ti ~
Supported hy the famous Comedian,
HARRY Robins y,
Aud Superb Company Of Dramatic
Arii-ts NJ nday, November l6, will be
presented q charming aad successful
llay written TOR the 6oldens
byH. VI WI 'iSms, Esq,
entitled.
Joe, oI, 4 MOUNTAIN ROSE
10 with songsj Bella Golden,
Supported by carefully selected cast
nuliug the evening the orchestra viii render
several charming oyeTiUres.
Change Of program lightly.
Reserved Seats sale at the Santa Fe Ticket
Office at popular prices.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Rock, the butcher, is keeping just now q
splendid line of game meats, fish and oys-
tiers in the bulk which are very choice.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Charles Warner, one of st. Joe's hard
ware men. is taking in the west in company
with A. Langfeldt. lie is dead mashed on
Wichita and IFS surroundings.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

T. p Shields and E. r. Whitney, OF
Kingman, are registered at the Msnhat-
IA
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

Railroad labo-ers are not as thick on the
streets now rs they were few days back.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-13

You csa &c; good residence lots IN good
locality al reasonable rates by Supplying 20
3. :. Garrison. dISo-;f