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Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
IN THE LEAD.

w. A. Martin, Esq, has returned from his
visit to the valley of Virginia. His trip by
no means had tendency to cause him to be-
come discouraged or displeased with Kansas.
He says he could soon, after passing over the
east line of the state, see the effects of the
drouth, which had in places completely de-
stroyed both corn and grass.
The crops in the western part of Illinois
are complete failure. In some places in
Missouri he saw the people feeding fodder.
They we compelled to do it or allow their
stock to perish He says he passed through
a section in Ohio and one in Pennsylvania
where it had been seasonable.
He paid special attention to the cities
through which he passed and is thorougly
convinced that moro business is transacted in
Wichita than in any eastern city having
twice its population. He jocularly remarked
that the people in the average eastern cities
move so slow that one is led to imagine they
are sick ST. Louis, Pittsburg and Harris
burg are the only cities that reminded him
of the busy western metropolis.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
DEATH OF JAMES G. HOPE.

Last evenings Beacon contains the start
ling intelligence that James G. Hope died in
Albuquerque on the Goth. When he left here
a few weeks ago he was notphysically strong
but he hoped to recupcrate in q few weeks
He left here to look after valuable hotel
property which he owned in Albuquerque,
New Mexico, expecting as soon as his inter
ests were arranged there satisfactorily to re-
turn to Wichita to make this his home, at
least that was the impression we gathered
from his talk in this Office the day before he
started away. Mr.. Hope was peculiar man
in some respects, but man of great self-re-
lance and of fine executive abilities. Mrs.
Hope, whom no one knew but to love and re-
spect, will have the sympathies of her many
old friends in this city. Mr. Hope came to
this city with his family in 1871. He was
mayor of this city two or three consecutive
terms. In 1850, we believe, he bought the
Leland hotel in Kansas City, which he run
for two or three years returning some two
or three years ago to this county. His death,
so unlookec-for, unexpected, was 3 sad sur
prise to many in this city
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
A TWO-HANDED GANE.

It will be remembered that an account was
published some days ago in the EAGLE OF the
alleged robbery perpetrated at the Fisher
boarding house, in which Burt Starkwether
claimed to have lost All elegant gold watch.
It seems that the watch belonged to MIR.
Gafnett, who had drawn the same at the
Catholic fair. When it was stolen Stark
wether told the owner to not let anyone
know anything about it and he would in a
few days get 1t for him. The owner was not
exactly pleased with that sort of talk, so he
employed detective to look after the mat
ter.
1t will be remembered that the one who
was charged with stealing the watch was E.
B. Thurman, who roomed with Starkwether.
He left Saturday night with the watch. The
detective employed happened to know some
thing about the two gentlemen before they
struck this city. He became acquainted
with them at Eureka Springs. They worked
there together in an establishment until
Thurman made way with diamond ring
and IN leaving was shortly followed by
Ssarkweather. They finally reached this
city and were employed at the New York
store. He reasoned from oil the information
he had at his command that they We're here
playing their old game, and Starkweather
would follow in & few days.
Yesterday morning he, accompanied by
Doc Worrell, went to the New York store
and placed him under arrest. They searched
his trunk and satchels but could not find the
watch, nor did they scarcely expect to, as 1t
is thought his pard has it and is waiting for
him to join him in q few days. He is held
however, and the officers are making
big effort to find his accomplice and regain
the watch. When he was arrested his face
grew deathly pale and his actions We're pro
nounced by all who were present As being
suspicious to say the least
Soon after the stealing should have taken
place he was talking to Mr.. Cox of the Occi
dental about it when the latter suggested
that he employ detective and the gentle
man now employed by the owner of the
watch was standing near. Mr.. Cox pointed
him out as engaged in that business and tc
speak to him abou. it He said very re
luctantly that he would but it was noticed
that at the first opportunity he had he left
that section wishout speaking to any debec
fiva
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
LIVELY WORK.

To the Editor Of the Eagle.
II seems that some one or more residentsnf
Wichita who have heretofore failed in their
efforts to prevent the granting Of the right
OF way through your city to the Chicago, st.
Joe and Fl. Worth railway, hoping by some
means to prevent that company from build
ing over the route selected, have sent ont
circulars and taken other means to prevent
adjoining communities from voting aid to
that company as is evidenced by the follow
ing telegram this day sent to the county COM
missioners of Harvey county, then in special
session for the purpose of calling elections to
vote aid to the Fort Worth and other rail-
way companies:
WICHITA, Sept. End, 1856.
County Commissioners. Newton. Kan.
Take no action ON Davis railroad PROPOSE
ton before my agent gets there on noon
train. Private.
(Signed) WV AArrHKwsoN.
To this the commissioners replied as fol
lows:
NEWTON, Sept. End, 1886.
VIM Matthewson. Wichita Kan
1t is now o'clock and your agent has not
put in an appearance. &. Wood laws L
here and we call election for October 5th
Your assistance to carry the election is earn
estly requested. Public:
w. D. TOURTILLorr,
]. E. HOWARD,
L. B. PRESTON,
C,unty Commissioners.
TIE commissioners desire to know wher
Mr.. Matthewson took charge Of the Interest,"
of Harvey county. NEWTON.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
JUSTICE COURT.

a.. F. Sherman was arrested yesterday and
brought before Justice Thomas charged with
having threatened to kill L. 6. Hefron. He
was bound over and will appear today FOR
trial
]. Wilson and W. Miller were brought be-
fore Thomas charged with having threatened
to kill A. Bulson. His case was continued
until next Tuesday.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
FIRE AT TAWANDA.

Mr. j. W. Robinson, who came in yester-
day from his home in Butter, furnishes US an
account Of destructive fire at Towanda,
which occurred yesterday morning at about
3 o'clock.
The fire originated in the postofice, which
was totally destroyed, as was Adams Express
office and contents; Andrew Swiggett's dry
goods and grocery establishment; VIM.
Reeds residence and harness shop and pool
table room and blacksmith shop adjacent.
The loss was total in each instance and no
insurance on any of the property except S2,-
500 on Swiggett's store.
The fire is supposed to have been the work
of an incendiary.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
BOY FOUND.

It will be remembered that some days ago
mention was made in the EAGLE concerning
the disappearance of Harry Parks, son of
Dan Parks, the policeman. his father, I'M
mediately after his elopement commenced
vigilant search for him, and a few days ago
happened upon some valuable information.
A gentleman from Wichita was 1t Eureka
Springs and saw tho boy. He recognized he
had seen him in this city. He made short
investigation Of the matter which resulted in
finding out who he was He gave Mr.. Parks
the benefit of his information, who imediately
started to capture him He returned yester-
day morning with the lad.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
THE PRIMARIES.

ne pI1u8IleS IN Inc OLUoItAs "1AOS "S-A'
of smoothly yesterday. The candidates
were driving their well-fed steeds at lively
gait and rusing in the boys.
In the First and Second wards two
sets of delegates were elected; one
to participate in nominatinga county ticket
tomorrow and the other to select a candidate
for representative. The other wards will be
represented in both conventions BY the same
delegates.
The following shows the delegates elected
in the different wards to assist in nominating
the county Republican ticket tomorrow:
First Ward-H. H. Peckhem, George d.
Litzenberg, O. P. Massey,W. B. Hutchinson,
Geo. Grimes, Ed Richey, VIM. Kassel, A. {.
Husey, Frank Oliver, W. H. Scott. w. L.
McBee, A. G. Walden, John Kennedy, W. r.
Stem, J. N. Campbell
The Second ward-J. w. Wingard, john
" Mofitt, ]. B. York, Tom Banks, Chas. a.
Foster, ]. C. Richey, Perry Wlkin, John
Covington, Peter Getto, M. J. Oliver.
Third ward-Charles Parsons, w. L. John
son. w. H. Grattan, J. r. Snively, J. n
Bayless, D. ]. Chatfield, J. F. Reese, w. A.
Richey, G. w. Adams.
Fourth ward-R. L. Walker, T. J. Shep-
herd, Jos. Slower, Horace Carpenter, Fred
Somners, o. NJ. Sherman, B. s. Garrison,
H. L. Taylor, H. J. Harding, J. D. Houstan'
J. R. H. King, 1. s. Worral. r. E. Cummlns.
Fifth ward-J. Simpson, II. E. Brook, ).
II. Taylor, T. N. Gardner, Charlie Camp
bell.
The following are the delegates elected to
place in the field candidate for the leslsla-
ture in the Eighty fourth district:
First wards. D. Hallowell, Walker,
A M Durand, G. H. Litzenburg, A. G.
Walden, j. JFegtley, Ed. Richey, John Ken
uely. G. NJ. Grimes, VIM Kassell, W. I.
Wise, w. P. Stem, A. c. Husey, E. W. Bow
man, Joseph Peachy.
For tine Eighty second district:
Second ward-B. H. Downing, h. D. Heis-
erman, A. T. Buckeridge, J. H. McGrln,
James McComb, Samuel Winch, E. P. Ford,
w. Slime, Jacob NcAfee, L. J. Jones.
The following townships have been heard
from:
Wichita township-Robert Book, J. ID.
Brown. J. C. Jones, ]. A. Edwards, ). u.
Wassrnan, J. F. Sullivan, James Howard, w.
o. Hammond.
The above will serve as delegates to. the
representative convention.
Minneha ownship-Massey, ApplinS and
Taylor.
Delano township-Johl Mccormick, John
v. Koogle, r J. Razey, Dan Jones, L. Simp
son.
Delano township delegates to Goddard rep
resentative conventional. B. Clark, John
Mccormick, E. Dodge, r. j. Razey, c. J"
Tallman.
The county convention will convene in the
opera house tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Imme
diately after its adjournment the delegates
to nominate candidate for the Legislature
in the Eighty-second district will repair te
the court house and do the work assigned.
The delegates in the Eighty-fourth district
will hold their session in the opera house.
The representative convention In the
Eighty-third district is held at Goddard to
dow
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
CONTRACTS AWARDED.

The following named contractors have been
awarded contracts by the Fitzgerald & Nal
lory construction company for the grading
Of the Denver, Memphis railway between
Kingman and Larned:
VIM. Fawcett, sections 62 to g.; Sweeney
& Co., 65 to 70; John A. Newcomb, Il to 76;
J. B. Colt, II to 10l; VIM. 0. Leary, 1O2 to
113; Chas. Collins, ia to 1S5, each inclusive
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
THE MINSTRELS.

A large crowd was present last evening at
the opening of the theatre season to witness
the performance of Baird's minstrels. Taken
as a whole the show was well up to the
standard of burnt cork performances Mr..
Nathan Carl as the slide trombonist, and Ro-
selle, the female impersonator, deserve spe-
cial mention Contortion feats by Mr.. Win
Conkling, and the clog dancing by Messrs.
Leech, Dillon, Kennedy, Cunning and Conk-
ling, were unusually good.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
PLEASANT TIMn.

Miss Julia Barwise entertained q number
OF her friends at the residence Of her parents
on South Empora last evening. Refresh
ments were served and q most delightful
time enjoyed by all. Those present were:
Misses Mcpherson, Cora Stanley, Rella Tay-
lor, Sue Weaver, Lulu Granger, and Messrs.
II. Huddlestone, Perry Mcpherson, Charles
Ford, B. p. Mclean, L. L. Abbott.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
FINE LOT OF HORSES.

Mr.. J. w. Robinson, the great Butler
county farmer, passed through this city yes
terday with number of his Norman stall
lions, mares and colts, which he will exhibit
at Winfield this week during the Cowley
county fair. Mr.. r. will then take his fine
animals circuit through southwestern Kan
fairi
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
10, THE POOR INDIAN.

Joke Ben, the Indian who had done the
war dance on Douglas avenue, was the only
unfortunate before his honor yesterday
morning. Poor Joke had met the candidates
on the street and they wanted his influence
down in the territory; hence his condition
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

S. E. Adams, ex mayor of Anthony, is of
with his family for couple of months visit
| among old friends in Indiana and Ohio. He
spent the day in Wichita yesterday calling
! on old friends and acquaintances.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The next regular meeting Of the Womans
Relief Corps will be held at the Odd Fellows
hall, Friday September Sd. at o'clock p. H.
AS business of inn >ortance will come before
the meeting, full attenpance is desired.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

A number of Peabody people were in the
city yesterday. Within another year we ex-
pect to see the faces Of her bright business
men more frequently upon our thorough
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Mr. Egginton of Brooklyn, N. Y, father
in-law of Mr.. Henry T. Lawrence, is in the
city. Mr.. E., says some of Wichita's new
business houses lays over the average busi-
ness house of Brooklyn for beauty of modern
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

An evening cotemporary announces that
the Frisco has placed a dining car ON its
road between Halstead and Augusta. AS
the car has been run all summer and alluded
to dozens of times in print the news is re-
fresbiug
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The Brotherhood of Carpenters and join
ers of America will hold a special meeting on
Saturday evening, September 4, at Snitzler's
hall, at s o'clock, sharp. All members are
requested to be present, as business of i'm
portance is to be transacted
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Dr. j. NJ Rhoads and family left last eve
ming for Denver, where they will reside in
future. The doctor and family leave many
friends in Wichita who will rejoice ever at
their happiness and well-being.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
Miss Ruba Anderson. of Washington,

Miss Ruba Anderson. OF Washington, c.
b. Ohio. who was elected assistant teacher
in the high school, has arrived She assisted
Prof. Shun yesterday in examining new
pupils in order 70 ascertain what classes they
were prepared 20 enter. The high school
corps of teachers now cons sts Of Prof Shull
AID his two assistants, Miss Dora Wats-
worth and Mss Ruba Anderson This viii
make room for some additional, classes which
Will start .. the beginning OF the session
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

A number of Indian witnesses from the
Territory have already reported in this city,
preparatory to the opening OF tho United
States district court next week.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Frank Black, the man injured by falling
on the bridge last night, is, DIR. Ortt says,
doing as well as could be expected. His in
iuries. while not serious, are very painful
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

]. $. Eeener. yesterday afternoon, sold the
Arlington house to Mr. A. L. Chritton, OF
Clearwater. The new manager will take
charge of the house Immediately.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The contract for building Mr.. A. +. Car
penter's new residence on north Lawrence
avenue was let yesterday to Mr.. W. T. Stem.
1t is to be two-story frame with nine rooms
and is to be completed by the middle of No
yember
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

| am candidate for clerk of the district
court, subject to the Republican nominating
oanventlon, September 4, 1856.
D. T. DUNBAR
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

A wagon loaded with sand had tire to
come off the front wheel on the bridge yes
terday afternoon. The horses were un-
hitched and the wagon stood for some time
where the accident Occuraed
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

20 the Editor OF the Eagle
Please announce C. III. Luling candidate
for clerk of district court subject to Republi-
oan convention. d5o-om
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
10 the Editor OF the Eagle.

You are authorized to announce thatl Will
be a candidate for the Office OF county attor-
ney subject to the decision of the Republican
ro;,pty convention CHAS HATTON.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
, the z iitor OF the Ia

Please announce d. S. Pence, of Wichita
township, a candidate for the Office of county
superintendent, subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
To the Editor OF the tagie.
70 the Editor of the t.ar,Iu.

w. L. Buckner will be a candidate for
probate judge before the Sedgwick county
Republican convention.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
II the Editor OF the rase.

I announce myself as candidate for county
superintendent of school, subject to the
Republican convention.
y D. CALDWELL
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Company 4, Second infantry. K n g.,
meets tonight friday .. o'c.ock sharp for
muster and inspection Rvery member Is
expected 70 be present
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

LOVELY BLUE GRASS
DELIGHTFUL. SHADE !
The very place for Delightful Picnic. Within two
blocks of the cars.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Every arrangement will be made for the comfort and
enjoy ment of the eXcursionists,
Come with your baskets and have good time.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
OFF YOUR BASE. DAD"

If Dad Burnett had been able to read the
EAGLE OF the 3lst he would no: have seen
his name mentioned at all But if be could
have read the account of the fracas in
which he figured, he would have found the
statement that he had Deen arrested, but not
a word about his having been put in the
cooler With this little precaution on the
part OF the sInar. young man who wrote his
card for him. be would have been saved
much trouble
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The special train will leave the Union Depot at
a m and lower depot at $50 a. m and viii arrive
hom, about D. Tickets on sale at keelers lcket
ofliC
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Douglas avenue between Topeka and Law
renee is condderHbly torn up q present, on
account Of the laying Of switch on the
ssreet railway 6ne
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
10 o. Editor OF the ka.e.o.

Please announce me q candidite for the
Office of clerk of the district court Subject
to the decision of the Republican county con-
vaation. A. B. WRIGHT.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The Offices Of the Fort Scott railroad pre-
sented new faces yesterday. Mr.. Tom Hes
tor has charge of the ticket Office. Mr. f. A.
Smith, formerly commercial agent OF the
Missouri Pacific at Kansas City, has taken
similar position here and will have his desk
in the office on Main street The freight de
partment will be looked after by Mr.. George
Mann All OF these gentlemen arrived from
Kansas City yesterday and are now engaged
in getting acquainted with their new quar-
tors
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

ne dav OF the Excursion is the big day of the Cow
ley County Fair
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Anyone wanting to buy a farm in Sedgg-
wick, Reno or Kingman counties will save
money by calling on John Coffey, Cheney,
Kansas, as he always has some special bar
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

j. S. Garrison is putting up five elegant
little cottages in tho Niederlander addition,
West Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
- the Editor OF the Eagle:

G. w. c. Jones is candidate for County
Attorney subject to the decision of the Re
publican county convention to be held in
Wichita September 4th, 1856.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

srEAMBOAT! STEAMBOAT! STEAMBOAT!
Has been engaged which will run up and down the
Walnut River during the day.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

J. J. Munger, Esq, of Garden City, and
register of deeds of Finney county, and of
all the counties south and west of Finney,
was in the city yesterday on business. Mr..
u. says that five coaches have been chartered
to be left at Wichita to be run to Garden City
during their great southwest exposition,
which comes of soon now, and for which the
people of Garden City are making great
preparations This will be a fine opportuni-
ty for our people to see the upper valley
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
70 the Editor Of the Eagle.

am a candidate for reelection to the
sffice of county attorney, subject to action of
Republican county convention.
j. NJ BALDRRSTON
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Mr. Morgan and wife, Peabopy Gazette,
made us call yesterday. Mrs. Morgan says
that she has been a daily reader of the EAGLE
and had made up her mind that the paper
must be claiming too much for Wichita, but
after spending even miserable, windy, dus
ty day in the city, she must acknowledge
that the place seemed far greater than had
ever been claimed
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The Opportunity club invites you to their
social tonight at the Congregational church.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

The dancing school in Memorial hall by
Prof. Fischer had its first lesson last evening
There was a large attendance of pupils,
among whom were some of the most popular
young society people Of the city. The pro
fessor showed himself to be An instructor of
the first class, and his school has started out
under the most favorable auspices. The mu-
sic was furnished by Shaw's orchestra. This
evening dancing lessons will be given for la
dies and gentlemen. In the afternoon at 4
for children
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Will Hamblin, of Columbus, Ohio, and
Jack Bell, formerly cook at Gandolfo's, have
opened up new restaurant on North Main,
which they have named the Model" They
have large and comnodious kitchen and an
elegant dining room. Their intention is to
run a firSt-claSS restaurant.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Born, last evening at o'clock, a girl to
Mr.. and Mrs Sam D. Woody, of North EN-
poria avenue. Mother and daughter both
doing well Sam is happy and will be around
the boys today with his pockets full of two
fnr-a-OuarterS.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
M the Editor OF the EAorK.
e. 3. JEwErT.


I am q candidate for probate judge subject
subject to the decision of the Republican
county convention.
q IrWvrT
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

DEPORT Of the condition OF STATE NATIONAL
llBANK OF Wichita, IN the state OF halisls. at the
coAe of business Augus 21tt. 1886.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

On the west side stakes are being driven to
establish the grade for tho street car track
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Mr. McCabe of Topeka, arrivrd in the city
last evening. He is visiting his sister, Mrs.
lanes Todd
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Send your orders to the Congregational
church for candies, etc, if you cannot go.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Walter Sheppard, a ine-year-old son of
Mr.. T. J. Sheppard, who lives in the north
east part of the city, in attempting to board
moving wagon yesterday fell and one
wheel rolled over him He was hurt consid-
erably but it is not yet dnown how seriously.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Please announce me rs a candidate for the
Office of commissioner of the Third district
subject to the decision of the Republican con-
yontiou j. H. RHOADKS.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

~ Reseryed Seats will he sale at the Santa Fe
Ticket Office Prices 15c and 81
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
RIVERSIDE.

The elegant grove situated on the banks Of the
walnut has been secured for the excursionists.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03
10 Aa Editor Of the Eagle.

Please announce that will be a candidate
before the Republican county convention for
the Office of superintendent of public instruc-
tiou. b. ID. HAMMOND.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

Late last evening about II O'Clock Tom
Mcnamara was carrying down Douglas ave-
nue. q fine cage with a pretty little canary
asleep in one corner. A casual observer
might think the genial policeman had opened
up bird store and this his stock in trade he
was taking home after business hours. Not
20. ..Redlightr Smith. one Of the TOUCHES,
.haracters in town, had stolen it from the
Iron Clad" and had pawned it for . drink
at q joint ON East DouglAA Tho owner
njssing the little songster, had Tom to look
'or it and he found the bird making merry
for the buns in its new QuarterA
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-03

To the Editor OF TIC EASfT-
Please announce Dr. H. c. Tucker, OF
Derby, q candidate for representative of the
S4th district subject to the Republican con-
yention