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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
EOEING FOR Gas.

There seems to be . growing opinion taat
Wichita is located upon q natural gas belt.
The question has attracted the attention OF
eastern experts for some months. Letters
have been received by citizens OF the city
from biologists who have spent years III q
theoretic study OF tho subject and supple
mented that with fed work. Soma OF those
investigating the matter are from the pro
liic fields Of Washington couutY, Pennsyl-
vania, which gives the best opportunity for
a study of the subject OF any place il the
United States.
Oue gentleman from Pi5tsburg, Pa,
was in the city soma weeks
ago talking up, tho subject.
lie had made a speciality o. experimenting
this work of sinking the holes.
This agitation has resulted in forming q
capital stock company OF $4,000. The char
ter has been filed. It is styled the Wichita
Mining and Investment company. 1t is pre-
pared to drill hole, hoping TO fnd coal, Sa:
or OIL, or ali OF them would not be objections
able. TIE well vii, be sunl, 2 800 feet before
the enterprise IS abandoned, although moth
ing OF valuable nature can be found.
The following gentlemen compose the com
pany:
T. J. Beattie, = Girard, l.. T. Even, j.
Edwin Davis, J. G. Rogers, jr.
Mr. E. j. Bcattio has been elected presi
dent T. Giracd treasurer, and John G. RoS
ers, jr., secretary.
The company means business, and will
commence at IN early date making arrange
ments for starting the work.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
FOR BLOOD.

The running race between n. b. hittle-
man ard c. F. Gibson, q. the West Wichita
fair grounds, on the 9Th Of next month, Is
beginning TO attract considerable attention
Those who are connected with the AFFAIR say
that il viii be race Tor blood, aai no fool
ishness. They pronounce the effusion IN
the Globe Democrat which appeared some
DAYS ago in which it was stated that the race
would be hippodroIned, As false, and some IL
formation concerning the authorship Of the
same, leads them to pronounce it illaliciousiy
false. The time for threc-6tShs Of tho money
on each side TO be put up lis expired, and as
. rssul. T. Z. Walker holds $50. There is
10 indication as yet that anything crooked is
lurking around the affair. The ge2tlelnen
who are connected with it say they would
not take part if they hal eause to suspicion
any unfairrCSs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
A NEW FIRM.

Nessr,. J. 8 Cole, \. d. Bauyhman and d.
Baughman. of Charlotte, Michigan, are in
the city. Nj Cole is brother OF z. c. and
L.R. Cole, and was in the city for the first
time some weeks ago. His business affairs at
tha. time wer,e such as to ALLOW hin TO re-
ms III but fes days, but in the common but
appropriate phrase he became mashed on the
city, and his departure meant { speedy "a
turn. he is thoroughly Convinced with his
brothers that Wichita is the commercial city
Of the crest southwest, and has booming
presen. With eQually coed prospects for the
future. He is now hero with business IN rs
eye He is making arrangements 70 s'<a-t IN
the retail and wholesale closing business he
viii stsrt with stock os severs, taousar';
dollars
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
THE FOUR CORNERS.

Yesterday afternoon q reporter had an OPP
portunitY of hearing some advantages OF the
different parts Of the city discussed
A gentleman who had stopped him On tbe
street had called attention to College Hill
and Frisco Heights by saying: Dent you
know that in O. comparatively short time
this city viii have reached 10000 inhabi-
tants, and out there win be the place where
the fine residences will be built; there are the
only bluffs or high land around the city, and
if you look at ST. Louis, Cincinnati and
many other large cities you viii see that
the people who put UP Gno residences and
homes seek Just such spots. Already
there are many prominent, citizens who have
built and others who are holding their
property with the same intention. With
the street car tracks now in course
OF construction, it viii be very easy and con-
venient to reach this part
THAT is all very true" said a gentleman
near, ''but in the northern part Of the city is
where the fine residences at present are. The
land is, es yol can well observe, high and
dry, the water good, and already the cars
are running, and"
'eWell, the south side IS not in any way be-
hind in these matters said & resident OF
that part Of the city. tell you we are hay
ing quite a boom; ths depots are,
l think, to 90 oil erected
south of the avenue as well as the new opera
house and many Of the larger wholesale es-
Establishments. South OF tho Wichita 6
Western railroad track tho land lies high,
and there are many Of the most desirable
building spots to be found anywhere in the
city. Besides, property is much lower than
in the Same distance from the Avenue
north.
''Not any cheaper, beliye, than On the
West Side,n said @ Fifth warder who came
up just as the last words were being spoken.
1--WE have every reason to believe that there
will soon be some large manufacturing Co
Establishment erected, because as the land IS so
much cheaper tho projectors will choose
this equally as desirable part. AS for resi-
dence5, the very fine houses being erected
and in course of construction speak best.
The street car viii run across the lover
bridge and when the street leading to IL is
completed the trees along lis sides together
with the surrounding scenery viii make it
one Of the prettiest and most picturesque Of
this or any other place"
Other phases of the city's growth AID de-
velopment wero discussed, and before the
reporter left the theme Of conversation was
not the interest Of one part OF tho city, but
OF the whole
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
DISTRICT COURT.
william AIdrlch Sentenced TO TIE PeI,itcHtiar!
for One Year.


Ii c. T. Miller vs.. d. L. Dunbar, the de-
murrer to plaintiffs evidence was sustained
and Judgment given in favor Of tho defond-
ant.
J. G. Booth vs. n. =. Bowers, repieyin
suit, was afterwards tried. Tho case was
given 10 tho jury at O'clock, and they had
it under consideration ct adjournment OF
court.
William Aldrich, tho young man who
picked the pockets OF st. Louis
party at one Of tho gambling
places of the city, was arraiGned and plead
guilty to the charge The court III consider
alton of tho youth Of the prisoner, seventeen,
sentenced hin. to but one years inprison-
ment in tho state penitentiary.
A reporter was speaking to Aldrich after
| the sentence had been pronounced, and he,
with Thomas, was awaiting transfer to the
county jail He said that he committed tho
| crime and that tho punishment YVES. perhaps,
what he deserved. He appeared to express
no sorrow or regret, and seemed glad enough
to get Off as easily as he did. Thomas, he
said was innocent Of any connection at al
with the olfenso and that he viii 50 testify in
the trial, for which be VIII DO detained for
some time ct the county jail.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
TIE PROPER GAIT.

n g. Sisson writing us from Pine Grove,
Ohio, about his EAGLE, closes his hotter with
the following encouraging words:
Eighteen months residence III your pros
porous place has attached us to the Queen
city, and we want to hear regularly from
you. Energy, push, soil, climate, laws and
constitution, devotion to education, temper
ance, morals, end to civil and religious liber-
ty, all conspire to make yoa en- empire state;
and your location as city, with your rail
road and commercial facilities win sweep you
on IN the scale of material prosperity and
political significance until you shall stand
without rival Is q center"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
PRACTICAL.

a late tour yesterday night found num-
Der of beer-swi.lers in tho ants room of an
East Douglas Avenue joint, relating the he
roic deeds of their forefathers and making
idiotic inventions OF the same. The CONVEX
sation in time came down to the present and
each would appear for himself and narrats
some startling physical deed, but none of a
literary character were introduced.
Finally the assertion was made by oao that
ho could lag anything out in the crowd from
a boxing standpoint His .n,astership was
questioned, and in few minutes 8 couple
of fellows were propping themselves up with
the.intent;o1 OF striking above the belt The
work now became SO interesting that the
gloves were sent to the rear and bear knuck-
les used instead This was the introduction
to protracted effort in which all became
involved. Beer glasses, bottles were tossed
around rather carelessly until a.! had been
demolished. Almost everything loose in tho
establishment changed positions. No officer
was called but the rumpus WAS allowed to
care for itself The bar keeper remained In
his depar tment with q look that indicated he
was going to condescend to interfere. The
result could not be missed if guessed a..
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
TIE cowISG AMUSEMENT.


..a.srcc.le. which e orce cotalE1sd CO..
siderable Success. IS a story % love s-1g. IL
trisue. Astounding IN viIllazv. tortured love,
t-iS,z-lr.haut innocence, AID oisarpo.ntssi
a0o9,7f,-slts,r. Ma-ceile is the .ife OF Cap
f.ia Harlev. who has married hsI' nire ysars
l-ef3re, 8 dIsa-sointeI sI.tor Bang Basil Dan
vile. who, g. the tins when TIE play olselZs,
Is s. fres7Hsre visitor az Ha-.eys ao-5e, and
s.,ll IA L. II love with lis wsfe- A.c1l1
tl,is central idea is woven very strong story,
in rhich the interest Is wei sustained % Inc
end The traala.lst has performed hls voTk
with q good deal o. ski The pio. IS dsyel-
ca.ea in : dramatic manner, several OF tie
situations being vary strong and All E-o
s-7,.ss lated with skill 20 Ga egseC-svc esost.
'There ara several strongly inc.slduel--si
characters Kiss Forsyth hzs e strong part
and r,;ars it with feeling and i-sreissEgssn,s-
The strongly es1c. ianal psSagss were Per
trayed wit1 ra-lc.. intensity, sa9 soc Sss ssr-
erai tines .aiisi before the curtain. asr
company is an excellent o-le--l hicss;o
Times.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
THE MILKMAID SOCIAL.

The milknaid social and supper al tho
First Baptist church lest evening was ~
most delightful event and rebounds greatly
to the credit Of the ladies who had laborecl
so hard to make il q success.
At O'Clock al excellent supper wss
spread and until I the seats at the tables
were almost constantly occupied by tho
number who came, eat and gave place 10
others. Thu guests were waited upon bJ
charming young Indies and girls dressed in
the IDEAL costumes of the inil,lnaid5 OF 70
nance and poetry.
After the supper Miss Vaivtsr was intro
duced by Rev. Harper, and recited the beau
tiful poem, King Robert Of Sicily The
audience YVES delighted and demanded =
second recitation, so she gave the ''Ccquet
Punished"
The remainder OF the evening was spent
plea sanity il social intercourse.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
4 SALE.

Near two years ago Mr.. Vim. Kirk, OF
Evansville, OHIO, visited this city and pur-
chased twenty five acres OF land a short dis
tance north OF Carey park and paid for the
same $4,000 4 few months after he visited
the city accompanied by an Ohio friend who
was Us anxious as anyone TO take unto him
self the aeoting nickel, and being an init
mate friend Of Mr.. Kirk, WAS offered half
interest in the investment ut cost. The gen
tIeman could see clearly that if it could be
sold FOR s few thousand dollars more in a
short time il was good thing OF course, but
beinr seized with discres5ion fit shook his
head and dreamed that somebody wanted to
unload bad bargain onto him. So shake
his heed he did ard thought $4,000 was al
awful price Yesterday Mr.. Kirk sold the
same twenty-five acres, through Ar. White
his agent. for SEQ 900. This is considered 8
very good profit On the investment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
JUMPED FROM \ TRAIN.

Last night a man Jumped from the Santa
Fe passenger train going north, about one
mile and half north OF the Union depot.
When the conductor in charge reached Vsl-
lev Center he wired thu facts to this city and
Policemen Jap Marlatte and Frank Brasior
started to investigate TIE matter They al
rived CT the spot ard made thorough
search Dat found no one.
Tnero was considerable speculation last
nigh. concerning tbs matter. Some were
inclined TO think that n gang wer- making
preparations to make 3 big hsui on some C.
Enlistment and they eonclui-d to make If
appear thst all acre out Of tie city at tbs
tiz.e It happoned. The man that abandoned
TIE train boarded it et the Union depot ard
had given the conductor ticket calling for
station several Eliles north, AID shy II
would give Up the T. 20 promptly seeE:7s &c
give room tor considerable SPECULATION
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
, WHOLESALE GROCERY.

There i; q gentleman in the city from st.
Louis who is looking over tho advantages
this city affords for a new wholesale grocery.
He represents largo firm in his city that is
engaged in The Same business and who wish
10 establish a branch house at this point.
lie says that the company has become
thoroughly convinced that Wichita is the
distributing point for all The great south
west and hence hare decided that hero is the
place to enter into the wholesale business in
order to gain trade in this section.
Tho agent now in the city
is very much pleased with the
city especially viewing It FROM
o business standpoint. He says that ho was
acquainted with the railroad facilities before
he came here, but IL was simply impossible
for him to conceive OF a city growing as fast
as Wichita today. He confessed having
viewed Inc reports of friends who had been
here with too much latitude, but says no was
not TO be censured for that, as everyone elsa
are victims of the same idea. He Is looking
over tho city for q suitable site, but has not
yet arrived at any conclusion. II renting is
considered unsatisfactory the company will
erect q building and worship under their OWL
vino and fiC, tree.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
NlPPED.
NlPPED.
Policeman lilly late last evening arrested

Policeman lilly late last evening arrested
a suspicious character on East Douglas ave
nue. While bringinc him down street to the
city prison the nan made an excuse to get
in the shallow OF a corner building. Lilly
watched him closely and saw him quickly
put his hand into his hip pocket. He struck
the mans arm and enquiring what it was
that he heard fail was told, ''oh nothing. ;,
Cropping along on the ground be found q
magnificent six shooter. The prisoser evil
IDENTIFY intended to use it upon the policeman
who was too adroit for the rascal.
When searched ct the calahoose some
things were found upon his person which
may throw some light upon his character
and occupation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
SPICY PROGRAMME.

Programme of the ENTERTAINMENT given by
the Womans Guild at the residence Of Gen.
Eggleston this evening:
Instrumental Solo. Mrs Bond
TabIeau. Maud Muller. Miss Sherwood
Vocal Solo. Miss Earl
Tableau, Gypsy Fortune Teller.
Recitation, Miss hanousc
Tahleau, Death Of Minnehaha
Instrumental Duet. Mrs Bond and Miss
Eiele.
Recitation. Woran's Rights, Tabitha Pri-a-
rose.
Tahleau, Before and after Marriage.
Don't miss this chance for raro treat.
64i Y. Lawrence
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
A FOUR HOUR SIEGE.

Mr.. J. P. Allen takes pleasure III informing
his friends about his rare music treat @ few
days ago. Il was noticed that the last sec
ton Of the hand organ army that visited the
city was particularly mashed on making an
exhibition in front OF Mr. Aliens drug store.
The Industrious grinder slualdere1 four
hours in that position and many were heard
10 say that they did not exactly understand
what made the crank music 50 partial to
that section. 1t nov seems that A1r. John
Fisher had something to do with it.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
A GOOD ATTENDANCE.

Tho fair yesterday at tho G.. A. r. build
ing was attended by a large crowd. The
patronage was even moro than tho most san
guire supporters suspected. Of course fhis
phenomenon is not referred to as an o5Jec-
tienebls feature. The success OF this enter
prise is no longer questioned and the receipts
it is thought will assist materially in aiding
to erect building for the church.
The efforts of the little girls last evening
to care for the loose dimes was particularly
successful. They sdded many members to
the list and OF course no one viii get left at
the final moment.
The voting or the mere desirable articles
is placed upon a blackboard and the "mcnta-
nus" of Wichita, Mr. Fritz Schnitzier, spends
tile time in telling the crowd that il they
viii give him IS cents he viii give them
two votes and nickel His offers are gen
orally conceded to he good. looking at them
from g business standpoint, and hence the
vote upon the blackboard keeps increas-
ing.
TIE following is tie vote on the board as
it stood last night when ths lights went
out:
Goldlheaded cane-Vm. CiiGeE5teir, 10;
Fl. d. Heisernan, Is.
Silver-hcaded cane-G. ". c. Jones, 10;
J. f. Connolly, 20.
SILK hat-F. HoTmas5er, o; VIM. Meyer,
9Th. ". Noltemyer, 40; o. II. Stocler,5.
Young ladies' gold watch: Albertira
BellInan, 43; Amelia Bissantz, 6s; Artsl!a
Zusch, 0; Bernetta Ross, 0;
Young ladies' cloak: Dollie Schnlitzk, so;
Charlotte Schneider, 10.
Gold necklace: Johanna Luedeuche, 81;
Anna Wrigand, II.
Gold bracelets: Amelia Yoch, Il; Amelia
Crib, Is.
Some snail articles were rafled OF last
night and some more valuable ones viii go
the trip tonight.
One OF TIE pleasing features for this even
ing viii be piano duet b. Misses Amelia
End Lena Bissantz.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
IOIIEE COCRN.

Another seedy looking crowd cama before
his honor yesterday.
George Hall, Michael Clay, john Gala
Cher Edward Kerns and john Moran we're
all charged with being drunk. They were
fined s. each, but not one had a cent. Exc
cution was suspended in the cases of Hail,
Clay and Gallagher. The others were coui-
mitted
Moliie Jones, the only females name on
the docket, was also the only individual who
had money enough 10 pay the fine assessed.
Jap turned in $40 for her.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ynter, Of sedgwtck County.

To the Voters OF SedgwlctI County.
lam candidate for the office Of county
superintendent, sub ect TO the decision OF the
people al the polls. Men have been given
lucrative Offices in this county because they
were disabled IL the service Of the country
If this be the credential for Office, lett
father AID brothers onthe field OF battle VINO
fell in defence OF the Union, and because OF
their irreparable loss, ry whole life aspira-
tons and ambitions were forever disabled,
even an education was obtained by o terrible
struggle against fearful odds. The field OF
occupation for women is limited, though the
haryesters are many. [ respectfully ASK your
support on the ground OF merit alono.
MRS n. Z. LEASa.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
70 THE PRESS.

The ladies' auxiliary OF the Y. II. {. A IN
tend during the winter to give series OF re-
centions to the members OF the different oc-
curations and professions Of the city. They
viii begin with the press and extend cor
dial invitation TO all members Of Tie press CT
persons in any way connected Herewith to
be present and meet them or next Monday
evening. Refreshments win be served and
an Interesting literary and musical program
will be rendered
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
THE GRANITIC ROOFING COMPANY.

Tho company referred to in yesterday
mornings EAGLE as going 70 manufacture
asphalt roofing is styled tho Wichita Granite
Roofing company, and has a capital stock Of
$4,000 The following gentlemen are direc-
tors OF the company: Y. c. Woodman, c.
+. Miller, J. o. Davidson, J. d. Humphrey,
E. P. Ho7ey, J. S.. Rizer, Wichita; L. I.
Wray, D. W. Needler, Kansas City: c. ".
Kellogg, Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
WICHITA THEIR HOME.

Mr. L. r. Cole and family Of Pontiac,
Michigan, arrivedin tho city last evening.
They viii make this their future homo Mr..
Cole came 20 this city last spring and was
well pleased with the business showing, and
in the course Of few weeks was making az
range,aents to move here permanently. He
has disposed Of his property at his old homo
and is now q full hedged Wichitan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

RCIIDISG PERMITS.

\ building permit was issued By Fire Mar
sial f. G. Walden yesterday to George Hay
ford, who will erect residence and business
building in tho northeast part OF the city.
Mr.. r. c.. Noble received permit to build
az addition to the Noble block, which viii
cost over $4,000
Mr. john Exton has commenced his new
building Immediately north OF tie Royal
spice mills
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
PEAK SISTERS.

Owing to their highly successful engage
ment Tuesday evening, will repeat their
highly amusing, instructive and Intellectual
performance once more before returning to
their frozen home. The performance viii te
given Friday evening, at the Opera house
Seats on sale Wednesday morning, at the
Santa Fe ticket Office. Price, 80 cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
4 NEW LODGE.

A new lodge Of l. o. o. F. will be iEsti-
tutel ct the hall in Temple building next
Saturday. The exercises OF institution viii
take place in the forenoon a. 9 o'clock, and
the degree work in the evening az the usual
hour. The number OF the lodge viii be 296
and the members viii hold their meeting at
the hall recently fitted out on Oak street near
tho Union depot.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
CLOTHES STOLEN.

Miss Alico Jefries, aSyash woman living in
the southwest part Of tho city, visited the
officials yesterday with the complaint that a
thief had stolen quite number OF articles on
the previous night from her clothes line, and
produced some circumstantial evidence
which, it is hoped, viii lead to tho discovery
Of the guilty parties
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28
GO.

Arrangements were made some days ego
Tor giving Carl McClintock, the wife mur-
derer, preliminary hearing yesterday be
fore Judge Walker. The duties of the prose-
cutting attorney were such that it was impos-
sible for him to be present and the matter
was deferred until some future time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

B. Levy yesterday sold his 2-yeaT-oid coli
sired hv Staudardbearer 70 Ar. Martin, of No
blesviile, for $1,000. Mr. Martin was tie
owner and trainer OF Longfellow Whip, wao
last year made record OF 2:24a3l; he intends
taking the colt TO his houie, AMI expects Il
viii make ore OF the fifs-s Of tie turf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

A shot fired apparently nes far from
Douglas avenue about midnight attracted
the attention Of the po.ioe. Their invs-siga-
tion was not Rewarded, however, by finding
out either the shooter OF the mark
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

Rev. Martin, of Nebraska, and hev.
BrookmilIer, of Iowa, Holiness Evangeiists,
commenced a meeting last night a. the
United Brethren church. There Is quise
sniritod interest now manifested.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

1. Wyler, . wholesale clothing desler OF
Cincinnati, O., spent several days III TIE CITY
this week, and carried away with him yes
terday the deeds To several valuable pieces OF
Wieiita's real estate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

Main street between First and Second
streets was being repaired yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-28

Mr.. Frank L. Granger, from Cleveland
Obio who has been visiting his cousin Mis-:
Carrie Carlton for the past week, left Tues
day evening for California where &c 'Aiiik'
@. spending the winter.