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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
SCHOOL NOTES.

The attendance in the public schools the
past week has been good, considering the
severe westhe-. Many pupils are kept out
on account of colds and other ailments incl
dent to the cold weather.
The eighth grade under the management
of Miss Mary Nicely, visited the high school
on Friday afternoon to witness the literary
exercises. BY the way, said eighth grade is
a good school, and has good teacher.
Prof. Campbell and DR.. Wbitehorn were
visitors at the high school Friday.
Prof. Straub gave the students Of the high
school little drill in vocal music from his
new book Friday morning.
Next Friday, the 29th, is "kansas day, "the
25th anniversary of the birth ofthe state,and
the day will be appropriately observed
throughout the city schools. The afternoon
will be given TO literary exercises, bearing
especially upon the history and develop
ment of Kansas.
Miss Emma MCGEE, the fifth new teacher
added to the corps of city teachers since the
opening of the school year, is succeeding
well as assistant primary teacher in the FRS,
ward school,
Several of the teachers of the city attended
the county teachers association yesterday
afternoon. Quite number of teachers were
present, and all seemed to enjoy the meeting.
Two daily papers now come to the high
school room, and the students read them.
Who says we are behind the times?
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an EvEEINe OF NONSENSE.

Next Wednesday evening at the opers
house, the Cobweb company will repeat
their engagement given first in December
We hope they may haye full house
Esryone who attended the first perform
ance were delighted with the little COM
pany's charming play, and there are many
who still hold tickets who were prevented by
the weather from bearing them before. We
give copy of their revised programme:
Fan drill.
Introductory speech of Boy Blue and
Mother Goose-Eiwin Toler and Bessie
Chambers.
Pantomime of the Batchelor-Ben Butte
and little girl who would never say please.
Recitaiion-Miss Kate English.
Highland Observation-Disclosures Ress and
Highland Mary.
Quaker Duett-Bessie Chambers and II.
G. Toler, Jr.
Musical Varieties-Kib Osborne, George
Israel, Cecil Harris and Charlie Hacin.
Song and dance-By Happy Sally.
Mother Hubbard Melange-Master Willie
Katz.
Ye minute
Song, "a Genuine Dude"-Master Sol
Levy.
An argument on womans' rights-Little
Louise Lease:
Captivating dude-Msster Bee Mercer.
Mother Goose's goodnight.
To conclude with pleasing little after
piece. "Wsking Him Up" Miss Genivieve
Chambers taking the leading part.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
UNION BIBLE INSTITUTE.

Closing exercises Of the Union Bible
School Institute at the Christian church to-
day. The following is the complete pro-
gramme:
$50 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. m.-Religious education of children,
W. B. Hendrix.
3p. m.-Bible school mistakes, Alex. c.
Hopkins.
4 p. m.-Chil9ren's meeting, r. \.
Thompson.
7:30 p. m.-Song service.
SIP. m.-Christian unity, n. Ingels.
Farewell words and songs.
The above programme will be interspersed
with the best of music day and evening, un-
der the direction of Prof. Alex. c. Hopkins,
who will also sing some Of his choicest solos,
and those who attend the closing exercises
will be well entertained and profted. Every
BODY should 60 to see and hear.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
The M!KACO.

Rehersals for the production of Gilbert
and Sullivan's latest craze, The Mikado, TO
be given here during the G. \. L. encainp-
ment, by Miss Lillian Brown, assisted by
home talent, are progressing finely. Prof.
Norris, under whose direction the musical
portion of the opera is being given, expresses
himself highly pleased with the ability OF
the Wichita ladies and gentlemen in this
line, and states that a rendition of this beau
tiful opera may be expected not second to
any heretofore given by professional COM
panies. The success Mr.. and Mrs. Norris
Miss Brown have gained in Kansas City,
Topeka, and elsewhere in like undertakings,
will most certainly assure fine performance
here; and inasmnch as the proceeds are to
be donated to the purpose of furnishing
Memorial halls financial success is expected
as well.
The ladies and gentlemen concerned in
the production of the Mikado are called for
rehersals at 7:30 p m, Monday, January
18th, at the usual place. A full attendance
is desired. LILLIAN BRowN.
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FROM Topeka.

Judge Jewett and other Wichita gentle
men returned from Topeka yesterday, where
they have been spending few days among
the state officials and legislators. Judge
levitt stated to a reporter yesterday that the
legislature has organized and is in session
in the new legislative hall. The attorney
general has decided that the legislature is
lawfully assembled as a regular session
The members, said Judge Jewett, have a
disposition to get through their work so
that they may return home. He says the
legislature will not do anything in prohibition
legislation.
The members from this county are active
workers and Judge J. says are holding up
their part Of the house and take front seats.
He says he saw good many old friends in
the capital city.
The majority and minority report sub
mitted in relation to the sanitary stock law
has been submitted with probability that
the majority report will go through. The
stock men held meeting in reference to
the majority report and urged its adoption.
Judge Jewett says that no general legis-
lation is liable to be passed this session, but
that quite number of private and necessary
matters will be fixed up.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
QUARTERS FOR TIE DELEGATES.

The committee on quarters met ct the
recorders office to make arrangements for
their work of entertainment Comrade
Rochell in the chair. Comrsde Harmon was
elected secretary of the committee The
chairman stated that the object of the meet
ing was to district the city and divide the
work. He also stated that there would
probably be 1900 guests to entertain, bu.
that they would pay for their board. 1t was
decided to divide the work, making Douglas
avenue the dividing line, and the following
plan was adopted:
Sherman, River and Wichita streets.
(north), J. B. Morris and wife and Mr.
Oliver; Waco, NJ. S. Rochelle and wife
Water, c. o. Alberts and Mrs. Z. 2. Ford
Main, b. F. Doremon and Mrs. Conklin
Market, Wesley Smith and Mrs. }. A
Dorsn; Lawrence, Miss Colonel Woodcock
and Mrs. Wainrigh,; Topeka, W. w
Sweet, Mrs. \. +. Harmon .nd J
Williams, from Oak month; Emporia
y. E. Harmon and Ms. Sweet;
Fourth avenue. Mrs. Scott anl AIrs. DO
ran; Fifth avenue and Mead, VI. :. Rocheii,
and Lee Taylor; Moseiy avenue, and all
East, J. Q. Wilkinson and J. N. Huston
South of Douglas and Water, J. I. Dunba
and Mrs. DR.. Prst.; Maia. W. y. Caswell
and wife: Market, W. y. Caswcll and wife
Lawrence, f. b. Spurrier, j. NJ. Martin anC
Mrs. Coville; Topeka, NJ. Il. Clark and Mrs
Huston; Emporis, Mrs. Ritcaey and Mrs
Shackel:ord; Fourth and Fifth avenue, Mrs
Scott and Mrs. Doran; Moseiy and all East
Alfred Ratzeil and wife, and Smith Walker
West Wichita. :. H. Simeion.
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RIDING SCHOOL CONTEST.

A fair number of spectators gathered at
the rink last night to witness the riding con-
test. OF the eleven entries six were selected
by preliminary trial of the usual school
drill. Three judges were selected from the
audience, who bestowed the prizes accord
ing to their judgment.
Mrs. Frank Smith was awarded the first
prize, a handsome toilet set in plush case;
Mrs. Black. the second, parior lamp; Mrs.
Kramer, the third, silver castor. Mrs.
Del Benhsm, although awarded no prize,
showed her excellent Workmanship by keep
ing her seat so well in bad stumble of her
horse.
Next week the ladies will ride bareback
for gold watch. One lady of Wichita
has challenged any one of the riding school
ladies for bareback contest. This will
come off the latter part of the week.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
SATURDAYS BUSINESS.

Although yesterday was really cold day
there was quite large number Of people in
the city from the country with frosty-look-
ing teams, mostly on sleds or runners. Some
few loads of whea. came in, which is now
bearing fair prices, and few hogs, which
are selling as high ii not higher than ever
before this season.
The horse market vas very quiet, and but
few trades were made on account of the un.
certainty of the railroads. a good number
Of first class mules and horses are in the
market and the buyers have their eyes on
what they want but will wait few days un-
til the clear up before buying.
The trade at the wholesale grocery houses
was quite large yesterday and ali seemed
quite busy. The teams on the streets were
quite numerous and quite varied in make up.
The clothing houses appear to be doing the
usual business.
The flour trade is just now at its best, and
large southern orders are coming in now
faster than ever before at this season, and
the different mills Of the city are full CT
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
SATURDAY.

Oh, the sleighs, the sleds and the snow!
The novelty OF it is quite taking just now.
Here is painted sleigh, sylph-likc in con-
straction, merry bells, fast horses and robes;
and within, the lovely hooded figure of Kan.
sas beauty. Here is a cut-down express
wagon on runners, and there is buggy in
the same fix. Oh, the novelty of il. None
but the boys appear to rise up to the sub
lime realization ofIts happiness; they hitch
on their sleds behind and ride it out on a
free list
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
CHURCH CHIMES.

Presbytearian Church-Surday school at
$50 a. m; preaching by the pastor at IL.
Young peoples meeting at 6:30 p. m. Song
service at $50. Meeting of the session of
the church for reception Of members at
1880 q. m. Public reception at the morning
service; prayer service on Thursday evening.
prayer tor those at school,"
Y.MC. A-Meeting at p. m. at rooms,
sermon from Galatians, 9Th; subject
"Steadfastnese;" b. NJ. Dubois, leader in
exercises.
First NJ. E. church-Subject for Sunday
morning, Some tangled threads in the web
of life unrveled. Subject for evening.
Out Of the pit. Preaching by the pastor.
Sunday school $50 p. m. A glorious re-
vival is in progress, sinners are being con-
verted and believers sanctifed. Strangers
and outsiders are earnestly invited to at
tend.
Christian-Snnday school $50 a. m.
Preaching by the pastor II a. m. Subject,
Religious education of children. Young
peoples meeting 8 p. m Children's meet
ing D. m Song service $50.
Plymouth Congregational-Rev. Parker
will preach in the Beacon block. at IL
O'clock a. NJ, on '.The Best Bank" in
Wichita to check from and deposit in, and
at $50, evening, on sMind Your Own Busi-
ness" Sabbath school at Il M. Song ser
vice at Z. Bible study, Monday. Young
peoples meeting, Tuesday. Church prayer
meeting, Thursday; and young mems meet
ing, Saturday evening.
First Baptist church-The pastor. Rev.
w. II. Harper, will preach a sermon to the
children and their parents at II a. m. The
sexton promises TO have house comfortable,
so none need fear to come on account of the
cold. Sunday school and pastors Bible
class at $50 p. m. Evangelistic services,
followed By baptism at 7:30 p. IN. Every
body invited.
Reformed Church-Preacbing in the First
ward school building in north room, at II
a. m. and p. m, by the superintendent of
missions, Rev. d. b. Shuey, of Emporia.
Cateche,ical class at $50 a. m. Sunday
school at $50 p. m.
FrieDds-The Friends will hold religious
services this morning as usual, over Wood
mans bank, on Main street at II O'Clock.
Sunday school at the Same place at 10
o'clock.
Evangelical Lutheran-German services
at opera house at IL o'clock a. m. and 7:S0
p. m. Sunday school at o'clock p. m.
Episcopal-Morning prayer II a. M;
evening prayer, 7:30 p. m; Sunday school,
3p. m. A cordial welcome for oil.
German N. E. church-Qusrterly meet
ing. Services as follows: Prayer meeting
at 10:l5 a. m. Preaching at 10:45. At the
close of the sermon the Lords supper will
be administered. Sunday school at 2 p. m.
After Sunday school love feast In the
evening preaching at 7:30; Rev. c. OFT, p.
E, will officiate. During the week prayer
meeting from 8 TO 4, and preaching at 7:90
p. m, Saturday excepted. All are cordially
invited to attend these meetings.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Call on ,. L.. DavldsOn u Co., IN rear
room of Citizens band building, for city
residence loans. Lowest rates offered. 56-tf
We have purchased the entire stock Of
NJ. Il. Moser's apples. Do not wait to place
your order for some. Steinhauser Supply
company. d56-f
THE GODDESS OF FORTUNE AND
THE THREE PEDESTRIANS.
Scene: Muddy street in Wichita.
g. of F.-(Standing at Hecht's Office, try
ing to cross to the other side and calling to
first pedestrian walking there.l
Please come over and assist me across.
First Pr won't; you can go it alone.
G. of F.-Repeating her call to second
pedestrian.
Second P.-If yon wait few minutes
till my friend comes he'll assist you.
G. Of F.-Again repeating her call to
third pedestrian.
Third P.-Yee, will.
(By the time he was half across the G.. Of
F. lay in his arms; he won the prize. the
TWO others got LETT.
MORAL.
If you do not hold out your hands to
meet the G. of F. halfway she will not
trouble herself about you. Don't say you
won't or hold on to the coat-tail Of some
one else to be first, but 60 it like q major
and get your ticket at HECHTS OFFICE,
I16 NORTH MARKET STREET, OP-
POS1TE THE BEACON BLOCK, for the
grand rattle to take place at the OPERA
HOUSE, JANUARY 3OTH. The G. of F.
is waiting there for some one.
Avoid the rush of the last few days and
come at once. have no one going around
soliciting for chances, therefore please call
at my Office and if you cannot, send me
postal card and 1 will call on you with my
list. Those who take chances will receive
their number, and can pay the amount to
me, or step over 10 THE WICHITA
NATIONAL BANK and deposit it there.
The bank guarantees all money received
until the rattle is over and the deeds and
bills OF sales are made out and delivered to
those getting the prizes.
A committee of two ladies and two gentle
men, selected of those present, will take
charge of the rafting. to avoid any unneces-
sary insinuations - to the same not being
conducted fair and square.
P. S.-An chances remaining unsold will
be void, IS the owners of the property will
not retain any for themselves. nor will they
have anyone retaining any for them. So
those who have any scruples about the fair
ness of the rattle can be 1t ease regarding
the same.
All my goods and fixtures are for sale at
low figures. For any further information
call at nv Office. d36-w42
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
WHAT THEY INTEND TO DO.
Another Great Enterprise Coming I
Wichita.

A reporter was informed yesterday by q
leading citizen, that one Of the most impor-
tant enterprises that has been established in
the city, and one that is in keeping with the
present demands Of the city, will soon be To-
Gated here. 1t is the establishment OF n
wholesale depot of farm and agricultural
machinery of all descriptions and character,
and in quantities to supply the large terri
tory of Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico and
the Indian Nations. 1t will, from the ac-
counts given of the large capital which the
company has, be conducted on a large and
comprehensive plan of wholesale supply ad-
equate to meet the growing Wholesale wants
of :he country with which they expect to
deal, and in connection with other whole
sale branches of trade add another notch to
the commercial importance ofthe city.
A reporter was informed that large build
ings will be erected for the storing of the
stock, and that the enterprise will be in
augurated at an early date. Il has been
said that Wichita. to arrive at her true des-
tiny, must control the commerce OF the ter
ritory thst lays around her as her heritage
and that it will he reached that way, may
safely be predicted by the many wholesale
houses tha. are spripging up in all branches
of commercial trade.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

The jolly Pathfinders are booked for ar
pearance here next Friday and Saturday.
They open Friday night in "Six Peas in a
Pod'-the musical comedy success of the
continent-entirely rewritten, REVISED, with
new arrangement Of music, and everything
positively heretofore unseen in Wichita.
The Pathfinders are mentioned by all the
theatrical papers as the leading travesty
company Of the age. No other company
enjoys SO high reputation for originality,
excellent speclalties and superb music. Sat-
urdsy night they present SCRAPS" the very
funniest musical comedy ever written. This
bill also is an entire novelty to Wichita
theatre goers. 1t delighted thousands Of
people in st. Louis, Christmas week, and
it will delight you. Master frankie Jones,
of whom fur Their mention will be made, is
with the Pathfnders. d56-lt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Several leading business men of the city
came up, yesterday, offering to furnish us
evidence of their own more than confirming
our charges against the management of the
Western Unions business at this point. If
the whole service is not speedily recognized
and greatly bet:ered, our columns will be
opened for the complaints offered US.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.

The Wilber's Lyceum Theatre company
played last night to densely crowded house
the social drama, divorce" 1t elected
unusual interest, and was well received
throughout, and its parts were well rendered
by the company, who have during the week
held their patrons well. Last night they had
the largest house Of the season, showing
that they bear well. In this troupe are a
number of artists in burlesque and tragedy,
who delighted the theatre goers of the city
on the several occasions of their appear
ance.
The company go east tomorrow if the
roads remain open.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Seamon says the real estate business is
quite brisque in the Fifth ward, notwith-
standing cold weather. He says be don't
understand how it is that the merchants
send him so many samples of fannels and
linen. when they know that he never sends
out samples of his real estate.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Judge Wall held court in chambers yes
terday, and ordered the stock of Hovey &
Co. sold for cash, after giving the legal no.
tees. Judge Wall is now in the city for a
few weeks, and will attend to such duties as
are incumbent on him as judge of this dis
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

The police, four or five in number, made
a raid on the house of ill-shape kept by
Lizzie Dale or Lizzie Mccormick, as she is
also called. about II o'clock last night and
gobbled five women and six or seven men,
for all Of whom they were kind enough to
provide lodging in the refrigerator. The
police informed one of our reporters that
the house was becoming public nuisance,
hence the raid.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
POLICE COURT.

The police judge had one drunk yester-
day who ives fined So and costs for being
little off his base. Walter Arnold was the
name set opposite the fine on the books as
partner to the delinquencies Of the said
Walter
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

The lumber dealers are not doing much
trade just now but from the way orders are
coming in TO be filed as soon as the weather
moderatcs If is fair to estimate that big
building boom will commence as soon as
sp-;pv onars
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

The Custom mill in the Fifth ward is run
ming at its fall capacity, and has just go: an
order for eight car loads of flour from a
Little Rock firm. The proprietors of that
mill wants to purchase large quantities of
rye and other grains
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

6. Z. Dorr, of the Halls Safe and Lock
company, has taken the contract to place in
the vault of the Citizens bank burglar
proof steel safe, with four hundred recepta-
cles, at a cost of twenty-five hundred dol
lars. These receptacles are each provided
with lock, the key to which is carried by
the person who rents it and in which they
can keep money or valuables.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Has a man q right to wear two overcoats
when he has predicted an open winter!
From all rules of equity he is not and it
should be seen to at once that hs does not
crawfsh out of his responsibility Just yet
awhile. Let him wait for the ground hog
to enlighten him on the state of the weather
in the future, before misleading the people.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Udell Sentinel: The Wichita bankers
have organized a clearing house. How is
that for Sweet sixteen" year-old town?
Carry the news to Kansas City.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

The faculty who have been holding the
musical institute in this place, will leave for
California as soon as the way is opened up.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Commissioner Eggleston, chairman of the
Pratt county board, and who is son of our
honored citizen, General b. B. Eggleston,
arrived in the city this week. Commissioner
Eggleston is larger man than bis father,
with voice for the command of q whole
brigade. In his call at this Office we had no
opportunity of questioning him as to the
Pratt county war, but if we lived in that
county we should be tempted in case of war
to enrole under his banner.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Harry Germer has assigned his house and
farm to meet his liabilities to the Wisconsin
Lumber Co., all of which indebtness has
been cancelled.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

The sheriff WAS engaged yesterday in in
voicing the stock of Bond & Jones, the gro-
csrs who assigned last week. Several attach
ments came in on the stock from the magis-
trato's courts, as we'll as from the district
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Mr. J. C. Redfeld, one of Wichita
former influential citizens, came up from
Wellington yesterday, and will spend Sun
day with his daughter, Mrs. a. A. Woods.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

S. ?. Howard is in the city from King
man where he says the people are having
hog killing time sleigh riding and doing
little else
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Seaman of the Fifth ward, has been ap-
pointed receiver, TO settle up the affairs OF
a defunct firm at Cheney.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Frank Russell usually drives fast horse,
and always manages to keep one, but he
was not the Russell that stood up before the
police judge Friday morning for fast driv-
ing
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24
MUNSON'S!

Our policy Of selling Without Regard
another is only
Extraordinary Loss Wraps
While hesitate little and 10th to do it, this
the that will maintain
the largest stock Of
with odd Sizes and goods they have
seen, even though the shape and style be the same
regard styles which purchases
materials and plush Sacques the
authority absolutely safe purchases for next
offer to those who wish to save money!
8 So 50 $40 90 Garments for GO
$12 so, 90 and Is 90 for 9 90
$40 co. S18. and $40 for IL 90
S22 so, $40 so and $25 Tor 10 90
$2e sc and $50 =" 20 90
$35 and $40 .......for ~ oO
$45 and $50 Tor ~ w
$50 and S65 80 W
$85 $o5 Z" .......for oo W
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-24

Constable Cone took charge OF the Farm
ers' and Drovers' hotel again, yesterday, for
the third time in the last few months. under
q foreclosure