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Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
A SPLENDID SHOWING.
A Million and a Half OF Dollars In Brick and
Stone.

Our west side evening cotemporary, the
Daily Resident, in its Tuesday evening sledi-
ton. gives a six column review OF the clty's
growth for the summer just closed, to which
is added table OF recapitulation showing
the number and cost OF permanent business
houses erected of brick and stone during the
summer. In his table he includes cost or
value of ground occupied by each building,
which fact must be borne III mind in reading
the totals To this table he adds the public
nstitutions-excepting the Reform college
which are under contract and provided
for. The total Of business houses completed
and grounds, amount to one million and a
half Of dollars and the grand total Of brsi-
ness houses and public buildings completed
and under contract foots up two and half
millions Ct dollars, or more than that Of any
city in the west of which we have any
knowledge. When we add to this showing
twelve or fourteen hundred resident build
ings, hundreds of them fine and expensive
Wichita can safely challenge many Of the
older and greater cities of the country at
large,
The following are our contemporary ia
bles of recapitulation OF business houses and
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

The Board of County Commissioners held
a meeting yesterday and opened the bids for
putting an iron floor into the lower cells of
the jail. There seemed to be painful
sameness in the bids and a samenesS not at
all pleasing to the commissioners. Near the
same offer was made by all. None OF them,
in the opinion of the board, was near what
was expected to have the work done
for, and having suspicious that the bidding
was a set up game, 10 one was accepted.
They seem disposed to call the bidders the
''iron snarties,' and they expect to try and
get the work done at a reasonable figure.
Mr.. Wilson, who for some time has been
chairman of the board resigned yesterday,
AID Mr.. j. H. Alley was appointed to the
place.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY,

Saturday evening desperate attempt was
made to rob Mrs Newsletter, OF North Waco
street She had just returned from the bus
mess part of the city when she heard knock
at the door, and upon opening it was sur
priSed to see large man step in. seize her
by the arm and hiss in her ear. Give use the
money You said you had" She was so frish-
tened as 70 be unable to speak or cry for
help. He threw her to the floor and
was about to make search
Of the premises, when the steps Of some per
son passing in the rear OF the house scared
him AMI be ran from the room. Mrs. News
letter says that she was too much excited
and scared II remember anything about the
appearance of the would-be r5bber farther
than that ne was a large man and wore a
blue suit OF clothes. She stopped in front Of
Grant x LuckeIs grocery. aud upon the step
remarked 70 a friend that she would make
some purchases but She did not want 70 breal,
big bill" she hal in her purse.
1t was very evident some one who over
heard this remark that made the assault Is
he demanded the money spoken OF.
No effor, MAS made 10 find the assailanr.
as Mrs. Newsletter carefully avoided savIn.
anything in reference 70 the matter until
yesterday morning, when She for the Grs;
time tod her son
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
IN MEMORIAM.

The sad word went out yesterday morning
| that DR.. john II. Russell was no more
that his life had ceased and his spirit had
| taken its farewell fight. The mans life had
been so pure and blameless, his daily walk
and conversation of so marked and exalted
standard that the sick chamber had been
hourly and for days besieged with anxious
enquiries whose every breath was prayer
for his restoration to life and health. But it
could not be. An AllWise and tender Father
had decreed that it was enough, and his
soul has been welcomed to the joyous realms
of eternal delights.
Dr.. Russell was born in jefferson, Green
county, Pennsylvania, December, 1883.
Moving TO Iowa in his youth where
ne acquired his education completing
his medical course at the state
University. He was married at Centerville
in that state, to Mss Ii. A. Payne, who with
two children are left to mourn bis death. He
caNle to Wichita eight years ago since which
time, as 3 physician, his life has been a
marked success, as a christian, husband,
father and citizen exalted above reproach
None knew him but to love and respect.
His pastor, the Rev. J. D. Hewitt, SO loved
and honored him rs 9 member of the Presby-
terrain church that he dropped a most impor-
tant matter and started on the first train
from New york to reach if possible his bed
side before the spirit had taken its final
fight As did his pastor, so did his brethren,
and every member Of his own profession and
everybody whose good fortune it was to
know him, love him for his deep and broad
sympathies, and for his kindly manner and
gentle spirit.
But our brother is gone, he is dead; no,
there is no DEATH the dark form
which hovers ever about our
homes, with silent tread and hearing
our best beloved away, only transports them
beyond the sean Of our earthly eyes. and they
are yet near us, though unseen, treading
boundless universe of Life. No doubt cur
late fellow mortal-no our fellow immortal
is now soaring world by world in the GLOW
and splendor Of stars imperial, in that king
dom Of soul surprises and fragrance OF para
disc and stormles5 life, that realm Of light
and love- that home whose beatitic realities
outrival the splendor of mans most marvel
Gus dreams Could he but speak TO sorrow
ing friends he would say, dear wife and
my dear children, death is not your foe but
your succor and mine" would say:
Sad mortal couldst thou but know
What truly it means to die,
The wings of thy soul would glow,
And the hopes of thy heart beat high
Thou wouldst turn from the Pyrrhonist
schools
And laugh their jargon to scorn,
AS the babble Of midnight fools
Ere the morning of truth be born:
But I, earths madness above,
In a kingdom of stormless breath
gaze on the glJry of love
IL the unveiled face of Death.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
THE CHEEKIEST MAN YET.

Last night a seedy, sorry looking individ-
ual approached Officer Braisier and after in
quiring if he be policeman said, Il am hun
CRY. give NE some money" When Frank was
able to recover his breath he informed the
seedy party that he had no money. Get he
something to drink, then, l am al broken TO
pieces"
Say, mister, where are you from
From Halsteadr
well, sir, you are the checklist man
ever saw. You got too much cheek II roam
the streets: come in, viii fix you" aud he
went
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
TWO NEW CHURCHES.

The CongregatiOnaliSts are now building IL
tho city two new churches; one in the north,
the other in the south part. The materials
for both of these beautiful ediice5 are upon
the grounds and the work is being pushed as
fast as workmen can be secured and the
weather will permit.
The south church, called the Olivet Con
gregational, was commenced in September.
but on account Of the illness of the pastor
F. p Sanders. work was suspended until q
few days ago.
The plans have been drawn 10y Proud
fort & Bird architects. 1t viii be a frame
structure, have a west front on South Topeka
of Is feet and depth of 20 feet. In front
will be two towers, the one on the south SC
feet in height. The main room will be 3Sx44
and the lecture room in the rear 22x43 and
the library 10xl2. The building alone will
cost s., 900, and when finished the cost viii
not fall far short of $1,000. The building
committee is composed of the following gen
tlemen: C. f. Miller, n. y. English, j. B.
Cary, I. A Bailey, W. L. McBee.
The north church building, which will be
erected on the Fairview avenue in Lauck
addition. will he constructed on the same
plan bu, from brio;
The buiIdln. committee is composed of l..
T. Sherwood, II. G. Lee, Geo. L. Rose, Geo
H Blackwelder, j T. Lauck.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
MARRlED.

Yesterday afternoon, at No Az North To
peka Avenue, Miss Anna Longsdorf, grand
daughter of DR.. A. ]. Longsdorf, was mar
ried to Mr. George W. Amborne, a young
business man OF Peabody. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J. ". Love, of The
Reform Church in the presence of a number
of friends, both of this city and Peabody
Mss Mary Brown was bridesmaid, AMI Mr..
Joseph Brown, groomsman. The bride was
beautifully dressed iii blue satin trimmed in
velvet and wore diamonds. Miss Brown
wore black silk with diamond ornaments.
The newly married couple left on the Santa
Fe for their future home last evening.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
BAD ON THE NEIGHBORS.

Last Tuesday night the cries of a woman
in a residence in the north part of the city
attracted the neighbors for some distance
around.
It seems that il is nothing uncommon to
hear something ot tina, sort come from that
point, but the noise was so much greater
than common and such words as murder.
help often repeated apparently under the
most intense excitement caused a couple OF
the boider gentlemen OF the neigh5orhood to
think the wolf was coming sure enough that
time and started for an investigation. They
found what they reported to be most disa-
greeable state of affairs The husband and
wife were in a frst-class row and fight.
Neither at that moment could be pronounced
victors.
The appearance of the visitors was not
sufficient to cause them to cease battle.
1t took some physical persuasion
to restore peace andquiet. When the fight
was declared off each OF the participants
strongly alleged that they were going to
seek protection at the hands Of the law.
Each was profuse in narrating the wrong
actions Of the other, and both were inclined
TO disclose more of their former history than
when in better frame OF mind.
These parties came to this city from North
Carolina near year ago. The husband has
worked in the city as agent for almost every
thing, even to real estate. Their first APP
pearance here excited suspicion mingled
with curiosity. They have lived in several
portions of the city and have always sue
ceeded in making it unpleasant for the
neighhors
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
JUSTICE COURT.

Judge Garrison listened to a rather en-
thusiastic case yesterday. Some old time
evidence frequently put i'll an appearance
and Judging from the large crowd soon col
lected and the infreQuent occurrence Of any
one leaving the room one would readily
guess that the question under discussion
proved a popular one.
Judge Walker complained yesterday of
hearing, as a rule, only small fry civil bust
ness" The most Of the business bore some
relation TO the fact that it was the first of
the month and collections are one OF the
striking features Of the day.
4 number of bills owed Mr. Cunningham,
of the City stables, were garnisheed by his
creditors. The stables formerly belonged to
Debble s. Cunningham, and near two weeks
ago the former sold his interest to the latter,
and a few days ago Mr.. Cunningham also
sold. Both of the gentlemen say they expect
to go west and settle upon claim.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
WEDDING CHIMES.

In Parma, Nov. %, by Rev. w. Nudge,
Theron H Peck, of Wichita Kan, was mar
ried to Miss Hattie Meserve, of Parma, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Meserve,
of Parma. The happy couple started the fol
lowing morning for their far away home;
Mr.. Peck is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Merred
Peck, and six years since left Parma for the
far west to seek his fortune. he returned
a few days since to take with him his bride
to pleasant home, showing what an honest
and upright industrious young man can do
by entering the promising field of the west
and attending to his business. The nuptial
occasion was truly pleasant one and many
beautiful presents were given to the happy
couple-kochester IN. " Democrat and
Chronicle.
The EAGLE congratulates its friend The
ron on his marriage to the lady Of his youths
plighted love. May the current of their
lives hereafter glide ever as smoothly as that
OF their love duriog the years of their seper-
alton.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
NINE BRICK BUILDINGS.

1t seems that everyone is getting ready for
a big boom, the like of which the city has
never yet experienced, next spring. All
seem to have no doubt bat that il IS coming.
The only question is to just get ready and
let it come.
The approach Of winter has caused the
plans in many instances to bn decided upon,
with view of doing the actual worl, next
spring. The architects arc daily called upon
by men who have decided to commence a
brick block next spring, and many say they
want to set the foundation completed be
fore the severe weather comes and
erect the main building next spring It is
no unusual thing to hear each day or two of
two or three brick business buildings that
will be complete next spring but yesterday
a scheme came to the surface of more than
usual magnitude III the building line
Some gentlemen have entered into Gn
agreement to build nine business brick build
ings ofNorth Main street between Third and
Elm streets. Each building Will be not less
than twenty-five foot front, three stories.
and one hundred feet deep. Any
one can make his building as much
larger than the agreement rs he pleases, but
no smaller. Three of the gentlemen men
toned in the contract will put up buildings
having fifty foot front, four stories high
and one hundred feet deep Il is thought
that two or three other business buildings
viii also be put Il? in that vicinity next
spring
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
SOCIAL.

Tho Woman's Guild viii give another Of
their delightful entertainments this evening
at the residence OF Mrs. ChaS. Derby, ~
North Topeka avenue, a which time very
reche-e programme viii be presented. \
talented company viii render, for the first
time IN lhis metropolis, the affecting tragedy
of Lord Ullin's Daughter. The costumes are
very rich and elegant, some have been i'm
ported expressly for this event. we who
have tears, prepare 10 shed them now.
There VIII also be . select reading by 8
Wichita favori,e, some silhoutte pictures and
amusing games. and as q most attractive
feature the silver Strings" viii favor the
company with some ct their choice selections.
Refreshments served. Let 10 one fail ID 81
tend. Mas B. II. CAMPBELL. Sse'y.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
A NOTE.

EDITOR EAGLE:-There are several errors
and misstatements in the article in this
mornings Eagle giving an account Of my
discharge as a teacher IN the public school,.
of this city. l desire space in your paper TO
make the necessary corrections as soon as /
can get time to write them, and / ask that
the public will withhold their Judgment in
the matter until both sides have been pre-
scented. MILE MOORE.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
4 LITTLE MINED.

The Fourth Avenue Planning Mills are DO
ing ell the fine turned work for the Biting
block and the Fecheimer building hessrs.
Williams Bros, the gen,Ie-uanly proprIetors
state that with their improved machinery
they are prepared to DO the finest work Of ali
designs beacon
All Of which Is quite & nice lift for the
Fourth Avenue Mjils, II they we're entitled
to it. But /. occurs that the very superior
work on Ditting's building was done by an
other establishment altogether. AID tha. q
the Fechhaimer building has not been done
by auv one
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
THE PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE.

John w. Fitzgerald, OF Lincol, Neb., is in
the city. Mr.. Fitzgerald is president of the
Irish National League. When spoken to
last evening regarding the letter which ap-
peared over his sigma ture in yesterday morn
ing's EAGLE, he said that he was in the west
on business, and learning of the treatment
of his native people in Ireland, he tele-
graphed his secretary at Lincoln, advising
him what to say, and the letter which was
sent out through the Associate Press was the
result. Mr.. Fitzgerald says that there is
the best of reasons for believing the facts as
set forth, and that the people of the Emerald
Island are oppressed. The League he says,
is in good condition and doing all in its
power 10 ameliorate the condition Of the peo-
pie of Ireland.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
COMING RACE

Messrs. Mex insey and Cooper have made
arrangements for 5rotting race between
thair speeda-s. The race WI occur nsxt
wednesday a; Riverside PARK bess two IN
three. TIE race brings on $50 8 si.le- and
there is uoyy q forfeit Of 500 Up
The-e se.:rs to be 10 doubt biE that The
race VIII be for blood and money as The
spss.iers seem 10 bs about o2ualiy matched,
and the contest l. looked apoa with no little
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
THE MI scum.

The management of the museum have been
encouraged to make more elaborate prepera-
lions than at first expected, and will not
have the building ready for opening until
Dec g. The two large rooms are being very
tastefully arranged. In one IS already con-
structed fine stage, Neither money nor
pains appear to have boon spared to get
everything up in good style and to make the
museum an elegant place of resort.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
nISIIERING THE PEACE.

Last night Policeman Dobson heard three
men raising quite disturbance in the alley
between Lewis and Hyde e Humbl-'s. He
went around 70 quiet them when the largest
put his hand upon his hip apparently with
the intention OF pulling pop, bat before he
could DO 50 be was looking into the barrel q
the officers revolver. aud coming around the
corner TO show himself The trio finally put
up for their appearance in police COURT to-
day. and left quietly.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
AZ HOME AGAIN.

Attorney Charles Haston hiss returned
from his eastern "trip. OF course be had s
sooi time and isn'tat al backward II oayinE
50. He visited az St. Louis, Cincinnati
Washington AMI that town st the mouth Of
the Hudson. commonly called New York
City. While at Washington he saw Grover
ct tie opera house but had no time 90 speak
20 him.
Like all other Wichitans who visit ths
east he says he never found a crowd tha; did
rot tackle MIN shout Wichita # It bscane
known that be was familiar with thst sab
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
SAMPLE SALES.

4 Knight. Of s. Louis, yessesllay bought
three lots corner OF Waterman and Marke:
streets Tor $l2 COO.
4 deed was yesterday filed with the regis
ter OF deeds whereby Z Z Lawrence sells to
c. r. Miller. D. NJ kirkbriie, Micheal Neil
and David Ge5hart for -, s.-. = acres Of
land south OF the Wichita < Western rail
road track and east Of seneca street. The
purchasers intend TO plat the land and sell j;
20 persons who vii build COOL dwelling
hoEScs
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
rroRh coNNENcEp.

Ths WIchita Crystal Ice company have
commenced work O.. their bziIdiug near the
passenger depot Of the IT Scott ou The ~e~'
ID TIE foundation VIII be oonpls;ed II a
few DAYS Fears are entertained fnAs me
machinery viii b<= ready ;e- The eGilding BE-
fore the building is completed
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
WORK COMMENCED,

Mr. Richmond hiss commenced work on
his hotel building on Usage avenue. /, i
located near the Kelsch brick yard. I; VIII
be frame building, fifty foot front and one
hundred feet deep. He means TO get the
house completed as soon as possible, and pay
little attention 70 what the weather may
hSve 10 say IN the matter
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

IN THE PROBATE COURT.

Marriage license was yesterday issued to
J. W. Daily, of FL Dorado and Margaret Z,
Meade, of New York City.
Richard Calef, of Wichita, and Amanda
Goode. of Ell Dorado The latter couple was
also married by Judge Jewett in the office Of
the probate Judge.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
DISTRICT COURT.

Decision in a motion for a new trial in
Birsch & Rogers VS.. D. NJ. Osborn q Co.
was given by Judge pro tenn Morris. A new
trial was granted.
In the afternoon the motion for a new
trial in the McChntock case occupied the
whole of the afternoon and is not yet com
pleted.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

Mr.. John Stewart, superintendent Of the
poor, speaking yesterday of the rights of
way into the city, said he sold choice tract
of land on Mead avenue last spring for what
he considered very reduced price, because
a railroad was to come on that street and the
man who bought it, bought it with that under
standing. Mr.. Stewart now wants some Of
that land back, but with the fact that the
Rock Island is coming down there, he can't
buy it for less than double what lie sold it
for only four months ago. John ought to go
over aud make the owner believe that the
railroad had changed its notion. and was not
going within mile of Mead avenue
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02
FUNERAL. NOTICE.

The funeral services of DR. John Il. Rus
sell VIII take place &: his late residence, l56
North Topeka avenEe, Friday. Dc ID a.
= p m.
Friends % The family are invited
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

E. W. Moore, Esq, Of Racine, Wisconsin,
a lawyer who comes to our city with strong
letters, and whose personal presence stamps
him ar gentleman Of character, called yes
serday. Mr.. Moore says that he finds every
thing here, including business and social life,
day simply a delightful study.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

The coal bins and office to be occupied by
the company on the west side Of the TT.
Scott road have been completed.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

Reverend Price Of Anthony, spent the day
in tia city yesterday. He had been down
to Wellington and was Oh his way home.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

Mr.. A. b. Campbell will lecture at Memo
rial hall next Thursday, and not Wednesday
night as has been stated
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

C.. L. Davidson arrived Yesterday morning
from Kansas City, where he went with other
relations and friends, to attend the funeral
of little "Merle" Gossard, who died Monday
morning of congestion of the brain. All who
knew bright-eyed little Merle" will sympa-
thize deeply with the parents in their sad be-
reavement. Merle was a son of A. Fl. Cos
sard, who lived for some time in our city.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

The Wichita wholesale drug company sold
yesterday to an Augusta customer over
$1,000 worth of drugs
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

7. r, Fowler VIII occupy one OF the rooms
OF the Hacker & Jackson building about
December 10th, with a stock Of drugs and
fancy goods.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

&. F. Hargis, for several years resident
of this city. and now located at Springfield,
No, who was in Wichita day before yester-
day, says he would ike again to be back in q
city whose inhabitants Will number hun
dred thousand before five years.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

J. NJ. Clark, OF Dodge City, is in the city
the guest OF his brother. Officer Clark.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

Office in the Hacker & Jackson building, Icor
ner Of Fourth and East Douglas avenues.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

DR.. J. W. Jones viii in few days occupy
an Office at t,e corner of Douglas avenue and
Market street.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

The police have ordered their ove~coats
through Biting Bros. The boys feel CRATE
full 10 this firm for furnishing them at actual
wholesale cost
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

On account OF some misunderstanding the
Y. p. A. did NOS have a meeting last even
ing
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

The Woman's Relief Corps viii hold their
first regular meeting for this month on Frl3
day, Dec. Sd, at ? O'Clock prompt, in Odd
Fellows hall. It is earnestly desired that
all members be present, as the election of
officers for the ensuing year will take place
at this meeting. Mrs. II. A. SToSER,
Secretary
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

The annual election Of officers of the Forest
City Building and Loan association took
place last night The following are the
A. A. Glenn, president; VIM. Mathewson,
vice president; r. II. Piatt, financial sec
rotary; G. ". Ceilings, recording recretary:
Joseph Rich, treasurer: G.. w. Ceilings, at
torney
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

1t is now said that Frank Brasier viii SOON
purchase Il ranch in the Pan handle.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

Perry Brausoa, of Decatur county. son Of
Levi Branson, Gypsum township, is in the
city. This is his first visit in five-years, and
he says he scarcely recognizes tie place. 50
great is the improvement.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

very interesting meeting is being held
n the Second Baptist church.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

a lady lost a twenty dollar bill yesterday
on Main street or Douglas avenue. The
finder returning the SANE II thu EAGLE Of
fee Will be literally rewarded
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-02

J. ". Humphrey, a merchant OF Belle
Plain, was III the city yesterday