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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-02-26


cleveland Plain-Dealer.l
Mr.. Ingenious Workhard has performed
great service for his country, it will be OBJ
served, and he deserves a crow-mo from
every thoughtful citizen OF course he WIZ
not receive one from every thoughtful citl-
zen, but if he did it would be no more than
he deserves.
Mr. Workhard was the happy possessor OF
a good fat hen, which, like other good 1at
hens laid one egg a day, including sun
DAYS. Mr.. Workhard, however, was not
satisfied with what his good fat hen accom-
plished in this direction, so he set about 70
devise ways and means by which 1T would
be persuaded to add to the daily delivery:
COaxing proved (hen) fruitless and cruei
treatment was in vain Workhard wracKed
his brain and studied. At last he hit upon
plan.
A nest with false bottom was construct
ed. It worked automatically in such
way that when the good fat hen laid her ac-
c1lstomed egg it would go beyond the SEEM
ing limits of the nest and peacefully repose
beneath the false bottom away from gam
naceous sight. The good fat hen was
cautious bird and was accustomed to look
into the nest after she had deposited her
egg. In order to assure herself that 1T was
really there before beginning her gleeful
cackle. The first time the ingenious nest
was put in position the hen was nearly
knocked over the ropes in one round
with establishment when she found no egg.
CONSERVATION was on her face. 1t occurred
TO the honest hem however. that she had
made a mistake. She was off her base.
She had laid no egg. So like the good hen
she was she Immediately proceeded to lay
another.
600
The scheme worked well Workhard
gathered in two eggs a day for some time
and then yearned for more. The nest was
altered SO that two eggs would drop through
the false bottom instead of one, and third
egg was laid by the hen. The old hen
thought it was mighty funny, but being I'M
suspicious she did not suspect The good
work went on and the number OF eggs
which suddenly disappeared was increased
gradually until the good fat hen every day
laid OOOO0O000000
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-02-26
SUBSCRIPTIONS {:
HoodwInkIng q Hen.

Payable Invariably in AdUance
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-02-26
A Question Of As'.

miss Benson has been Gated TO take
charge of one of the railroad signal i
towers. An old fried OF yours ISL :
yves Bromley. 1 was raised with her
ALWAYS knew she'd make her way:
aS1e alsc has charge of the switches:
~Gooduess, no! Why, Bromley, l re,
gret to hear it You see, that was her
leading weakness.
"What was;
aMisplacing her switches There WASH
a morning that she didn't have 10 NUM-
for them
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-02-26

"Bgdne fl didn' git dat ole aodss-"
A negro boy, while walking along the
street. took on his hat and struck at wasp
that had alighted on a tall shrub hanging
over fence The boy put on his hat, turned
to q man and said:
ST thought got dat ar ole wass."
'sDidn' you get himP
mo, sab; but L" he snatched off his hat,
clapped his hand on the top of his head,
souatted, howIed and said:
"Blane Fl didn' git dat ole wass."
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
Total for the week ........
S358,76
CITY CARRIAGE SHOP.

Among the manufacturing interests of this
city that have been gaining in public favor
without affecting any great show. is the Citv
carriage shop, wagon works and blacksmith
shop, conducted by Dean & Melvin, on
South Main street. The firm was best
known ne Bloss & Melvin, but the first of
this year Mr.. Dean, q practical carriage
builder, blacksmith mad wagon maker,
bought out Mr.. Bloss and the new firm of
DEAN & Melvin took the reigns and are
steadily gaining IN public favor. They con-
duct general blacksmithing business on the
lower floor and employ several men on wood
work up stairs. They have turned out
many very excellent rigs that are noted for
completeness and durability.
A reporter inspected q platform express
wagon which they have just finished for
Louis Lawson, and is. in justice to this firm,
compelled TO admit that it is one of the best
ever turned out in thu city. Its many
points of excellence will be readily seen by
any one who examines it. The material is
all of the best quality, and the workmanship
is first-class in every respect, and in point of
strength and durability can not be excelled.
Dean & Melvin are worry of public pat
ronage.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
REAL ESTATE FOR THE WEEK.

The Kansas City Times almost daily al
ludes to the real esiate transfers made by
Omaha, Lincoln, Topeka, st. Joseph and
Leavenworth in contradistinction to those
of Kansas City. After making the quota
tions, that paper usually proceeds, with an
ill-disguised sneer, to comment on the Won
derful growth Of the towns named. But the
Times never quotes or gives the amount Of
Wichita real estate transfers We presume
it will not. 1t can not afford TO. The fig
ures some days run up uncomfortably close
upon the heels of those of the Missouri me-
tropolis. For the six days ending last Sum-
day upwards of round half million dollars,
or nearly q hundred thousand day, WAS
the figure cut by Wichita as shown by the
EAGLES daily report and resume. The past
week did not prove quite SO great still We
would be pleased to compare figures with
any city in tbs west, not excepting st. Louis.
They do not reach Kansas City's total, but
they overreach every other city in the west.
The following is the table:
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
WHAT WICHITA WAS YESTERDAY.

State and Clark streets Of Chicago may
have furnished . parallel to the din and
rush, the push and crush on Douglas avenue
and lower Main street of this city yesterday.
but if 50 no other streets of any other city
in the west did. With the jam of buses
and street cars, hacks and express and de-
livery wagons, buggies and lumber wagons,
life was continually imperilled. The wind
blew. and in spite of the sweat of policemen
and the water of the street sprinklers, the
dust few. adding to the general mix and
confusion. Strangers stood with open eyes
wondering when the procession would get
BY, and people from neighboring places
were inquiring where the big excursion
came from. There was no procession and
no excursion. II was but the earnest of the
daily life of 9 coming great metropolis-it
was simply Wichita, Wichita the first; Wich-
ita the only city in the .tate Of Kansas
which has eyer felt pulsating along the Ar
teries of her trade the assuring energies of
destiny, and to which inspiration the hustle
and life of the day was but the natural re-
spouse, the true answer TO the call of her
superior environments and her undisputed
ascendency.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
SURPRISE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Simpsons residence over
the river, west ofthe fair grounds was the
scene Of very pleasant social party on Fri
day night.
About ten couples of their young friends
in the city organized q surprise for them
and drove over to their home. Notwith-
standing that it was a complete surprise,
Mrs. Simpson soon had everything ready to
entertain their friends in right royal fashion
and several hours of the evening were spent
very pleasantly. A fine luncheon with ice
cream, cake and fruits was relished BY the
company and general good time was had
hy all
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
Y. M C. A. DISTRICT CONFERENCE.


Extensive preparations are being made by
the Women's auxiliary to the association for
the reception and entertainment of the dele
gates attending the conference this week.
An opening reception TO delegates and the
young men of the city is to be rendered by
Woman's auxiliary hext Friday evening at
the First Baptist church. The ladies are
sparing no pains or work to make the re-
ception success. On Saturday forenoon
and afternoon, papers pertaining to the or
ganizing and successful prosecution Of the
work will be presented and discussed in the
hall of the association, 227 East Douglas
avenue. On Saturday evening, public
meeting will be held in the Christian church,
when some topic treating on the general
character of the work will be taken up.
Other meetings to be held Sunday will be
announced hereafter. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public to be present at as
many of those meetings as possible.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
COLES CIRCUS.

The time is drawing to close when this
great exhibition will make its grand entry
into this city and delight the circus goers,
which means large percentage of the pop
uls,ion of Sedgwick, and adjoining counties,
at two performances, afternoon asd evening
In every department this show is one of the
most magnificent on the road, aid requires
three special trains for its transportation,
owned by Mr.. Cole.
They say that Coles shows has always
been success, snd the ST. Louis Globe
Democrat eXplaines the reason. The
secret of the success of the Cole shows is in
the entirely new features offered each year.
The performance yesterday contradicted
empbatically the oft repeated sssestion that
"circuscs are all the same"
A frst-class entertainment, such as char
this shows opening, is advertised
by those who viewed it, snd Mr.. Cole is
sure TO reap rich harvest during the re-
manning days of his stay in the city.
"a carnival of substantial besuty," is the
language Of the "Republicsn" critic, in des
cribiag the gorgeous street parade Of W. W.
Coles shows
Do not fail to see it when it visits Wich-
its, Saturday, May Is.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
YIN. A. LECTURE COURSE

Tomorrow night st o'clock in the hall
of the association, 227 East Douglas avenue,
the Hon. w. E. Stanley will deliver lee
ture to young men. This is to be tie n
lecture Of the course this sea'on, and ss Nj.
Stanley hAs prepared something Of a prsc-
teal character calculated to benefit scung
men. no young man should fail TO be pres
ent. Tickets can be obtained free Of charge
from the members of the association or at
the secretary's desk.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
A SUCCESSFUL FAIR ENDED.

Last night closed the G. A. r. fair. All
those engaged on committees or who had
been detailed to attend to any particular
branch were not at all sorry that the work
was over. Every enc had reason to COM
plain, of course, but all were rightly elated
when they would think for moment Of the
grand success that attended the enterprise,
and this in no small degree
helped to make the dropping spirits rise and
the weary happy. What the proceeds will
be after the expenses are paid is not known,
nor will not be for few days, but it is GER
tain there is quite handsome balance in
favor Of the post.
The following shows how the vote stood
last nigh. when the voting closed:
Clean pair Of socks:
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
REALTY AND BUILDING.

The real estate and building boom con-
tinues to boil. One may sit down and write
an article on this subject with the data Oh
hand, which would fill a column, and in an
hour afterward 60 out and hear of new
buildings and big transactions in real estate
that would require another half column to
detail. There were many heavy transsc-
tons yesterday and the day before which
have not gone on record yet and the plans
are made 70: several fine buildings. Mr.. A.
Knight, of st. Louis, invested $4,000 in
Wichita property the last two days. He
bought through P. V. Healy's office piece
of the Blackburn property. corner of
Douglas and Hydraulic avenues amounting
to five acres for $4,000; Alexander and
Judge Wallis interests. $50 feet on North
Emporia avenue for $4,000, the lots lately
vacated by Packers stables on Market
street for $4,000. and lot belonging to G..
w. Walters for $500. He bought another
piece of another firm TO- $1,000.
Frank Williams reports sales amounting
to Sl0,35O. Other firms say they never
were so busy, but they gave no figures nor
facts.
In tho building line C. W. Kellogg &
Son, architects, report the plans
made for some fine buildings, the
following Of which, however, are
have-been mentioned before and the found
ations Of some of which are laid:
Eldredges' II. NJ. Patterson's and Miller's
buildings will be three stories high and each
25xl20 in dimensions with iron and plate
glass fronts and everything first-class. They
are at work on the plans Of Aldrich &
Browns, and John Hodgson's buildings,
which will be situated just south of Hsllar's
new brick. They will be very fine
buildings three stories high. 80
by 100 feet. with st. Louis pressed
brick fronts, terra Gotta trimmings and cor
nice. and will be lighted with the Hayes sky
light, II feet wide by so long. The report
plans for several fine residences in the north
part of town. most of which, however, have
been mentioned before. They have orders
for Aldrich's. Reeds and McPherson's, on
Main between First and Second, 50x100,
three stories high, and first class.
To the Editor of the Eagle:
Will some one explain by what authority
q man who claims to be q resident of the
city of Wichita, within the corporate limits,
is warning residents of Wichita township
out to work on the road, claiming TO be
road overseer in the township.
j. c. MossMAN.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Attention, Sons of Ve,erans-All S. Of Y.
requested to meet at Memorial hail, Monday
evening at s o'clock sharp. Members Of g.
A. r cordially invited. Full attendance d
desired. s. E FoRD, Capt
FRED J. Cossrrr. Ord. Sergt
The young people will meet ut the Ply
mouth Congregational church Monday
evening. May 10th, 1886, at i:4s O'Clock, to
organize literary circle Thoss who have
given their names for membership and any
others wishing to Join sre cordially invited.
Nm. Francis Harper, of Philadelphia, viii
speak u the N. L. church ths morning.
She has been recently in Wyandosse. En-
poria. Topeka and Hutchinson She is the
W. c. T. U. national superintendent Of
work omong the colored people Of the
north All Are cordially invited
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
OUR COUNTY FAIR.

The managers of the Arkansas Valley Ag-
ricultual society has completed the list of
premiums and the appointment of class SUI
perintendsnts for their forthcoming fair,
September Goth to Oath. 1t was decided to
make Friday, September oath. "Children's
day" and admit all school children free Of
charge, accompanied by their teachers. Ali
persons who desire to avail themselves Of an
advertisement in the premium list are re-
ques;ed TO hand in their card to the secretary
as the copy viii be placed in the publishers
hands in few days. Eight thousand copies
will be issued. SECRETARY.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The police brough; another OF the razor
darkies before Squire Walker yesterday
and ike the other fellow. his better half, Il
such term is admissible in such cases. Is a
white woman This fellow gives his name
- Charles Miller and say. he came from
Texas abou, year ago and lived some time
in Wellington. L: seems the officers were
on 70 him since the other fellow was cap
tursd. but BE, suspec4ing no doubt that such
US The case. kept Away. But nigh, before
lest he thought the storm lad passed and be
returned 10 the Arms Of bis white weneh.
where be Vas captured By Omeer McNaHsra
q o'clock yesterday morning. BE h.d
two raxors, which be sAid he bough: Of some
Other fellow for hty cents HIS exaIninA-
ton vas continued and be Vas lodged IN
AL
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

PERSONAL

"A. Russell. of Wellington, is il the city,
stopping At the fremont
Mr.. aud Mrs. d. Y. Sharp, of Caldwell,
are in the city visiting friends.
John S. Milan, of FL Dorado, is visiting
his daughter, Mrs. George F. Bearse. today.
S. A. Fuller. Of Harper, was in the
city yesterday attending TO some business
matters
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
WICHITA CLEARING HOUSE.

The only bank clearing house in Kansas
is located at Wichita. The business of no
other city in the state warrants or demands
such an institution. The weekly increase Of
its business is matter of wonder to even
our bankers. Manager Kramer reports the
clesrings made for the week ending May s,
SO, As $470. 49, go against $346, $3.50 last
week; cash balance $53,9224s This shows
an increase of one hundred and twenty-foul
thousand nine hundred and six dollars and
eighty cents, or less than thirty thousand
dollars short Of half 6 million.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
GARFIELD UNIVERSITY.

There will be meeting Of the trustees OF
Garfield University, at the ofice Of Camp
hell & Dyer, Monday. May 10. at 10 q M,
sharp. The presence of the full board il
needed, IS there is much of importance TO
consider.
Sealed proposals Of University sites will
be received by the committee on Buildings
and grounds" 81. G. Toler, chairman. until
Wednesday, p. m, May u, 1886. Let all
parties interested see that such propositions
as they prefer are promptly submitted.
w. B. HEHDRYs, Pres. of the Board.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

CATION was instructed to cast the vote Of
Sedgwick county for Hon. S. r. Peters.
TIE delegates will leave here on the 10 q.
m. train on the Frisco road and will arrive
ut Great Bend at IL q. m.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

A young man named Pallady from Lar
ned, was in town yesterday with q patent
window screen, that is worth having. 1t is
arranged with q spring and sliding lock BY
which the screen can be raised and held Sc
cursly locked 1t any point of the window.
He sold lots of them
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

The Horticultural Society of Sedgwick
county met yesterday aud decided 10 accept
the proposition of the state horticultural So
ciety 10 hold its semi-annuSl meeting in this
city June 29,h and 30th. About sixty to
seventy-hve delegates will be in attendance.
The meetings viii Be held in c. A. K. hall.
A committee WAS appointed TO solicit funds
to deiray the expenses. II 10 proposed to
entertain the delegates At our expense, as
this is customary at the previous meetings
of the society in other cities of our state
Wichita viii not be lacking IN hospitality.
This much neglected branch Of industry in
our county, SO far - proper organization is
concerned. must not be overlooked. We
have orgonized effort in almost every other
branch of industry to the great neglect of
systematic culture Of the fruit intsreets-
Much information can Be gained at the
meeting Of the ssate society-many valuable
papers will Be presented for consideration,
and topics Of general interest 70 fruit grow
ing and tree culture in Kansas viii. be CON
sidered- d. A. MITCHELL Secretary.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

Born-To DIR. and Mrs. p. ID. ST. John,
May Z. a son, and thus another little life has
launched its bark upon the stormy waters
of this world; another human bud has added
its perfection to the mingled happiness OF
another home. TO inspire q new love in the
hearts of that homes inmates. May every
day show some new charm Of the fathers
luster and the mothers bloom.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

& home belonging to the Chicsso LGn-
Der Company. hi;ched 70 buggy. r.a Away
oat Of the alley yesterday. going down 10
Douglas avenue. then cas-: 70 Lssrcccs Az
enue and up that street to the yard aesis,
striking the buggy aeains, pile OF luusser
and breaking The shafts
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The Western Union Telegraph company
leased the room occupied by the American
Distric; telegraph and A. e.. Waldon's
sample stock, No. 1l3 North Main street,
yesterday, which they propose to fit up in
tirs.-class order for their business, which
will afford them increased facilities for do
ing the business of the city. This arrange
ment will throw the railway ticket offices.
the telegraph, and A. d. T. sll in 4 bunch.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The Turner society, Vorwearts, will give
an entertainment in the opera house tomor-
row night, the occasion being their first an
niverssry. Club swinging. cslisthenics, and
other gymnastic exercises will form feature
of the entertainment, which will consist
further of German theatre, dancing, etc.
Seats %, 50 and so cents at Bahr's drug
efnro
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

Some of the citizens Of east Third street
have grievance in the fact that some per-
sons, probably children, are continually
breaking down the young trees along that
street. The youngsters had better take
warning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

Mr.. L. X. Cole returned from Michigan
yesterday accompanied by his friend, Mr..
Leonard Wells. Mr.. Wells, like Mr.. Cole,
has concluded that Wichita is q good place
to invest and has come here for that pur-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

Hoss6eld Bros.. who came here from To-
pekA, have opened up trunk establishment
at l25 West Douglas avenue. They have .
similor establishment at Topeka, and pro-
pose to make this their headquarters They
propose TO manufacture their own trunk,
and will in short time carry on an extern
sive business in that line. Tbsy consider
Wichita the best location in the state for
their mandatory.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The Occidental has started on a new roy
lister. At the rate of five and six pages q
day register is not able very long to stand
the racket
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

A brother of Oscar and Frank Smith is in
the city. He comes from Ohio, is a red hot
Republican and shakes hands with the
EAGLE on the utter failure of the present
administration, under which the labor inter-
ests, the material interests and the political
interests Of our once prosperous and happy
country are about all stranded.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

Mr.. Henry Strother. of Marshal, Mo-, ar
rived in the city few days since and is
looking around with an eye 20 business. He
has already been convinced that Wichita
leaves all places in the shade, he ever saw.
Showing that he believes something in
what he says he has invested considerably
in real estate and is not afrsid to run his
hand deeper in his pocket.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The following persons entered the South
western business college during the week:
Miss Cora Taylor. Nickerson, Kas.; James
Crane, Washington, ILL.,; c. Branch, Sterling
ILL.,: G. Il. Green, Petersburg, Ind; Vic.
Bullen, Belleville, Kan; C. E. Merke.
Springfield, Ills; L. B. Clark, Cle7eland.
Ohio; james Grant, Wichita, Has.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The Choral society will meet tomorrow
evening in the Congregational church The
object of this society is to give an oppor-
tunity to the different choirs in the city and
all lovers of vocal music for drill and exer-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

Hofmaster placed tank ot ice water in
front Of his establishment yesterday labeled
Stree" Il was no trouble to dispose of SO
desirable an article at such terms.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-09

The spans on the Oak street bridge are
finished the brigde will be ready for use.
The first carriage can pass over about the
middle of this week.