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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Mechanics Woodland, Richard Bird, 7. s.
HodgSon, Henry Sites, Wi1bef Sites and
Aiice Sites, Nessn. Wilber Sites, p. Worth
and F. F. Lewis, 1in Estella Woodland. and
Naste1 Jimmie Woolard, Nicholas Bird and
Amos Sites composed the lively party from
Wichita who arrived in Leoti Monday and
Tuesday, to build new homes in western
Kansas. The first two ladies named above
called 1t the Standard headeuarten On the
morning AFTER their arrival, and assured US
they were delighted with this country and
its prospects, and proposed to make It their
home in real earnest. There are others vet
to follow, and they expected the good re-
ports they will send to their friends will in
duce still others to come out and see and
settle. Many Of them viii invest largely in
town property and all viii hep Us boom. as
they regard its rapid development As little
short Of marvellous and sure to bring good
returns on investments of capital. We
gladly welcome these people to the town
and country, but would con6dentially sug-
gest TO Colonel Murdoch, Of the Wichita
EAGLE, that he keep his eye on the emmi-
grafton Is well as the .immagination, or we
will have the joke on him.-Leosi Standard.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
THAT WAGON FACTORY.

There is no question but that the propo-
sition of the Snyder Wagon company is
very important one, and one in every way
worthy of consideration. There is no doubt
about the solidity or good faith of the gen.
tlemen. Nor is there the least question that
they would do just what they represent.
Their proposition was very open and fair
one; they proposing to pay the expenses of
an agent or an expect to 60 out and exam
inc and report. 1t would be the biggest
thing in the way of factory in the stste of
Kansas, probably, employing more men
than is employed by sny like concern in the
state. OF the big and steady demand, of
the field which its products would naturally
supply and the proftableness of the stock
Mr.. Snyder says there can be no question;
certainly he would not put his own entire
his mind, and his years of experience is the
best guarantee of the soundness of his
judgment.
Mr.. Snyder asks for no bonus, but pro-
poses that sufficient stock shall be subscribed
to erect the necessary buildings, the aggre-
gate cost of which will approximate $40, 900.
The design is 10 erect two buildings of
brick, four stories high, two hundred feet
long and sixty wide, connected by another
brick building sixty feet wide and eighty
feet long. This, with the machinery they
propose to place in it, will furnish capacity
for turning out over thirty finished wagons
per day, and will afford steady employment
for $50 men.
As before stated, the Snyder wagon COM
pany demands no bonus as an inducement
to pull up stakes in Indiana. where they are
doing successful business, but they want
the enterprising men of Wichita to have a
pecuniary interest in this mandatory and
| propose that if stock not exceeding forty
thousand dollars be subscribed by our peo-
pie, they will enter into bonds to remove
their entire stock and machinery. worth at q
fair valuation fifty thousand dollars to Wich-
ita as soon as the buildings are ready to re-
ceive it.
They agree to pay the expenses If any
one whom We may select to go there and
examine their material and machinery, slip
ulsting that if everything shows up as rep
resented and of the value of fifty thousand
dollars if we furnish the means specified, to
put up the buildings. Mr.. Snyder has been
in our city for nearly week awaiting some
definite action of our people.
Business engagements now demand his
immediate return to Indiana, and it is ALSO
lutely essential as the first step towards Sc
curing this enterprise that the stock be sub
scribed considerable amount has been
taken up to this time, and it is hoped that
by noon to-day the committee who have I'M
dertaken TO canvass the matter will be able
to show list aggrega,ing the amount re-
| CURED. Wichita can not afford to lose these
works. Aside from the population it will
add to our city, it will have tendency to
draw other manufactures to this point and
make our boom substantial.
We hope our monied men will take hold
of the matter in earnest and close it up to-
day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
COL COLES LECTURE.

Col. E. c. Cole, the well-known Oklahoma
advocate and author of the book on Okla
homa. lectrred before good-sized audience
last Sunday night at the Turner'S opara
house.
The lecture was full of interesting partic-
ulars and data. he reviewed the entire Ok
lahoma question and presented its varied
phases from Capt. Payne's first entry down
to the present time. At the back of the
stage hung large map OF the Indian Terri
tory, upon which tho speaker pointed out
and described the Oklahoma country, en-
bellishing it with rosy hue-a good gen.
eral description. perhaps somewhat exag-
gerated. He then went on to establish the
legal status Of that much-coveted land,
claiming, as all boomers before him have
claimed, that the Indians have not . ghost
of title to it. BE went for the cattle kings
and the lease managers in strong terms,
naming the original lease holders, the num-
Der of acres each monopolist had, the rent
he paid and the amount he sub-let il for.
These monarchs never owned . steer, and
never saw the country and did't want to.
He contrasted the white mans occupacy Of
the Black BILLS country, which was beyond
question Indian land, with the futile attempt
to open Oklahoma for settlement to honest
colonists. The reason that the government
had ecquiesced in the seizure of the Blacl
Hills and had opposed the opening of the
Oklahoma country for homes for the home
less, was cattle kings, big monied syndicates
lords and dukes from across the water, al
Of whom had soaped the hands Of congress
or influential congressman.
At the close, the lecturer presented sew.
eral interesting views in Oklahoma in piano.
ramic order.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
BURGLARY.

The burglary season WAS opened at AID
rich Il Browns drug store last Sunday
night under very favorable circumstances
for the craft. The burglars effected an en-
trance by cutting panel out of the back
door which leads into the Office. Passing
Through the office they entered the store, put
out the lights, carried the cash drswer out
into the yard where they riffisd it of about
500, all it contained except few nickles.
The job was done early in the night, as the
police saw that The lights were out about
1880. and on going around TO the rear they
found the drawer in the yard. The pro-
prietors are preparing to guard sgsinst a
repetition of this sort of amusement by put
ting in iron doors on the back side. OF
course there is no clue to the perpetrators Of
the deed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
INNES G. Ross.
OF THE
w HITE HOU Sc.
Under the Horse Shoe,
WISH TO SAY:

That we have introduced a
new feature in our business,
which will be of unusual ad-
10 our customers. We
have placed in the back part of
our store an immense counter,
which we will devote 10 special
bargains picked up from time
TO time by our buyer, who is al
ways in the market ut all times.
Will offer LIST qualities only; no
seconds; no old goods: no
shoddy. Genuine bargains ON
this counter. Call aud see for
yourself We wish To say also
that in our dress goods depart
ment we are now prepared to
exhibit the most elaborate dis
play Of dress goods, silk. Mi
kado satins, satteens. rhadames,
tricatines, surahs, and novel
ties of the very latest importa-
ton. These goods are not found
elsewhere. In our wool assert
ment we have everything that
is required for elegant taste and
light pockets-a combination
found only at the White House.
Our dress making department
is now manufacturing all the
most stylish costumes for re-
ception and calling, worn by
all the ladies who desire style,
elegance and a nice fit. Every
one admits that the costumes
produced at this department
are the most modern and styl-
ish ever seen in this part of the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
STILL BOOMING.
Wichita Moving to the Front with Rapid
Strides-Another Street Railway Gem
papy-shirt Aanufactorv-
New Bridges, Etc.

It used to be common saying that it was
. cold day when this city did not have some
scheme for new addition or something of
the sort Now the atmosphere is chilly in
deed when We have no new railroad or street
car line scheme, manufacturing establish
ment or Wholesale house, and as for big
sales of real estate-hot or cold, wet or dry.
they are always on tap.
Just now there is unusual activity in all
lines. Houses and churches and colleges
are looming up everywhere, and the de-
mand for more and better ones never was go
pronounced.
The latest thing of any great magnitude is
the "Little River Street Car company"
charter has been taken out, and the incor-
porators of which will apply to the county
commissioners for franchise on May /, as
will be seen by notice elsewhere in these
columns. 1t is the purpose of this COM
pany to build, maintain and operate a line
Of street railway, beginning on Fairview
avenue, and running west on Carey avenue,
across the Little Arkansas, and on several
streets in West Wichita. All the stock for
this scheme has been subscribed, and work
granted.
The incorporators are: Colonel George
L. Rouse, Lloyd B. Terrell, E. P. Ford, Jos
Rich and Frank Ford.
They are all gentlemen of means and have
large interests in the territory into which
the line is projected.
L. B. Terrell is president and Joe Rich
secretary for the first year.
Another new thing is the Wichita shirt
factory and dye works, which is established
at No. 903. east Douglas avenue, by A
Knowles & Co. late of Iowa. These gentle
men propose to enter largely into the manu-
facture of shirts of all kinds to order ant
will also conduct general cleaning anc
dying establishment.
A large force are at work on the new iroI
bridge spanning tho Little river on Gal
street, which will be splendid structure
When this is completed and the driving
park and grounds on the west side. in thu
Riverside addition, all put in order, oul
people will see something tina: will astonisl
even our own folks, who are hard to aston
ish in anything. Judging from reports
afloat and projects on foot, it looks now a
ifthere will be four bridges built across thu
two rivers this year not TO speak of the rail
road bridges, two of which will be built in
side Of eighteen months. 1t will not b.
many years until there will be bri1g'
spanning the rivers on every east and wes
ST
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
POLICE COURT .

Tho array of Sunday DRINKS Vas not so
numerous yesterday As generally
Charley Hall first came into his hcnor's
presence on the charge He had been out
spending Sunday with the boys and for fear
that his strength might be overturned the
officers kindly conducted him to the usual
plsce of rest, especially provided for such
unforsunates. and ssve him . chance to COL
lect his scattered thoughts before being
conducted into the presence above men
toned.
The case of Joseph Jessup Is exact'y sim
liar. Both hsd sufficient cash to pay their
Hnes with and were honorAblY discharged.
joe House was found carrying concealed
weapons and was called upon to add $40 70
the cisy's finances
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

country, and our prices the low
est. Ladies will do we'll 20
book their orders in time 20
prevent delay.
Our wash goods department
contains the most enchanting
attraction ever brought 10 this
market. Crazy cloth in
white. cream and all the fash
ionable tinta. We also carry a
full line Of the Japanese de-
signs so popular now in the
east. This department is re
plete with exquisite designs in
foulards. cambrics. mulls and
all the very latest in summer
fabrics. We put forth every
effort To make the finest display
of general dry goods seen west
of Sni Hill.
There is no question but
We have the finest stock Of
carpets, mats, oil cloths and
rugs in the city. Our styles
are all new. our competitors
may swear black is white, but
they can't make old styles new.
Our store has everything de-
sired by the economical pur-
chaser. IL is not "a long story
to tell what brings So many
people To the White House.
Giving 100 cents value for every
dollar and often more, making
every effort 10 please customers
always having in stock every
thing obtainable in the eastern
markets, except goose yokes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
DISTRICT COURT.

The case in divorces in the district court
yesterday WAS somevha, reversed from the
usual cases on the ground Of abandonment.
Jacob Truin and William Elliott were both
granted divorces from their wives, both hav'
ing the name of Mary. on the specified
grounds.
In the case OF Charles Sewers Va Aaron
Sewers, on contract, an orce. Of attach
ment wss issued.
An injunction WAS Issued stopping the
opening of the street through property OF
Robe-. NJ. Pistt and others.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
MARRIED.

At the Hermitage, in Wichita. BY the Rev.
J. C. Post, April Is, Mr.. Alexander Doug
lass and Miss Mary Esseil Berney. both of
Sedgwick county, Kan.
Last Friday morning, Ben. Bsiley, Esq,
was married to Miss Gail F. Seovill. of Fort
Scott. The happy couple arrived in the
city the following evening.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20
A CARD.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Kenyan take this OPP
portuni;y to express their sincere thanks to
their many kind friends and neighbor. for
kindness shown and sympathy expressed to
and for them during the recent sickness. and
on the occasion Of the funeral and burial Of
their little babe.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

All those who were present at the soap
bubble at Judge Ruggles' house the other
night were laughing at the biunder made by
the papers as to the fine supper served on
that occasion. There was no supper. One
of the EAGLE staff who Was present under
stood there was to be supper after he left
and SO reported in his wrlte-up that morn
ing. The Beacon fell into the trap next
evening and reproduced the supper racket.
1t is bad way to get your items from an
other paper That's what.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Yesterday afternoon some "kids" were on
the east bank Of the river n short distance
below Douglas avenue bridge. One furn-
ished amusement for the rest by throwing q
kitten into the river and pulling it out again
with string which he had tied TO it for that
purpose. About the time this sort of amuse-
ment was becoming monotonous the hero OF
the occasion fell in himself. The other boys
had no string tied to him so he had to get
out the best way he could. The next thing
in order was TO take sun bath and get dry
so mama would know nothing about it.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

A large congregation listened 70 Mrs. St
John as the First N. E. Church last Sunday
night. She preached An able and eloquent
sermon on the Bible" She commanded
The close attention Of all present
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The lovers of the pantouime will be glad
to learn thss Tony Denier's Hump;y Dump
ty company is dated for;he opera house for
two nights, April so and Msy l. Tony De
nie.'s fame in Humpsy Dump.y is
known everywhere, and Is AlwAys greeted
with crowded houses.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The messenger boys in the service OF the
Western Union Telegraph Company donned
new uniform and csps Saturday last The
uniforms are of blue cloth trimmed with red
and are similar to those worn by the boys in
the A. d. 7. service.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

A gentleman who was present at the Sun
dav school of the First NJ. Z. church last
Sunday said there was 8 larger attendance
and more interest manifested than in any
Sunday school of St. Louis. which is his na-
&;va city
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The infant daughter of c. c. Kenyon, of
the fifth ward, died Sunday morning. The
funeral services were held yesterday morn
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

A gentleman from Michigan, told an
EAGLE reports. yesterday TIA. lie sAs e1.
peciing several Of bis friends TO arrive in .
few dsy.. They were coming with The in
ten,ioa Of Locating.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Mr.. J. E Thomas has jus; received an e.
egsnt new cosch which he viii put On bis
coach line between Nj. Hope and Hutehin-
son via the new ;osn Of Haven. This coach
line make. connections with the Eagle line
three times 3 week.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

RosdmAster Gsffeny, of the Sunhower,
and Mckenzie, OF the Wichita and West
ern, were in town yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Harris 4 Polk are having two Sac ice
wagon, hull. .. the Wichita Carriage works,
one of which wHs taken on: yesterday. They
ike it better than the Gee they got from The
esk. Last yeer.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

A go cd deal of attention was attracted
yesterday by surly looking man, who
passed through the city followed by dozen
dogs of all sizes and descriptions.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Chris. Kimmerle, proprietor of the
marble works, on North Main street, re-
ceived from St. Louis yesterday sixteen gal
vanized marble NANTES.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Frank Williams said yesterday that he
never ssw time in Wichita when il was so
easy 70 sell real estate q. j, is now. There is
hardly any dickeriug. They find out you
have piece OF property for sale and they
jus. come and buy it. This seems to be
general AL over town.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Arrangements are being made to appoint
a guardian for Simon Kearney, who at pres
ent is considered incapable to attend to bus
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

"The weather this spring, SO Tar, is deserv-
ing of compliments said farmer yesterday
He continued, "but the fact that some of the
weather prophets are predicting change
for the bad within few days, is 'giving
some Of US trouble. l know men who are
SO fearful that the etfusions of theprophl,s are
correct that they have suspende corn plant
ing and are waiting results"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The Emperis Avenue Methodist church
is keeping up with the procession. The
brick walls are completed and the work Of
completion is going or in a very satisfactory
manner. The services last Sunday were OF
an interesting character and four new mem
bers were added to the congregation, which
now numbers forty-nine. This makes q
good showing.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The moving of Dave Dunbar's house from
South Water street to the Third ward does
not prevent the family from occcpyins the
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

All members of the L. B. Home associa-
ton. and those DESTROYS of becoming men,
bers,will meet Wednesday at 8 p. m, sharp, at
the home, North Main street.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

A little rumpus took place at tie fremont
yesterday afternoon between the porter and
proprietor which collected quite crowd
about the door. Ii appears on the face of
the returns that the porter had been smelling
some empty bottles, which rather upse. him.
and he wanted his pay right off. Mr.. Nc
Kim wanted him 10 get himself disinfected
in the breeze, when he become wrothy and
was fred out. The police walked him about
a little and he felt better.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Mr.. S. II. Treadway, travelling agent for
f. +. Cowen & Co., said to an EAGLE re-
porter yesterday. at the Occidental, that
Wichita was the best lumber market in the
whole state of Kansas. Il can sell twenty
five car loads of lumber per day for whole
week at a time, and need never leave the
vicinity of this comfortable hotel" he con-
tinued. last Saturday sold thirty whine. :"
In answer to a question, he said he firmly
believed Wichita would continue to boom
until 100000 people are numbered in her
corporate limits. As evidence to justify his
statement, he enumerated some of the num-
berless advantages the location affords.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Mrs. j. K. Mead, who ha. been visiting
friends in st. Joseph, No., returned home
last evaning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Their were two reheArsals 1t the opera
house yesterday: lon Arnold's Amcsct:a
and the Ministries tor the benefit Of the
knights Of PyihiS band.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

NJ. J. Trevor, from near Buffalo, \. Y,
arrived in the city Saturday snd is looking
around with view of locating.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The Salvation Army representative here
ioiore referred to in the EAGLE preached to
a large crowd at the corner of Douglas ave-
nue. and Main street Sunday evening. He
discoursed to the assembled for An hour and
at the close of his remarks took up collec-
ton for himself. The result was that he re-
ceived ten cents. In decidedly ironical
way he thanked all present for the libersl(?)
contribution. The following is taken from q
lengthy article in the New York Tribune
giving history of this wonderful organize
ton called the Salvation Army" "When
a raid is contemplated on new town cap.
tain, lieutenant and cadet are ordered to ad-
vance on it. They secure barracks" in
the town, after which they parade the
streets with banner and drums. If they
are arrested and locked up so much the bet
ter, it attracts attention. Notoriety is hall
the battle Won"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

E. p. Ford and wife and Fred Ford and
wife left for a thirty days trip TO California
last evening.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The Hesperian society will meet this even
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Wallace at the
residence of Mr.. j. Lindsey, No. $3.50, South
Lawrence avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The residents on the thoroughfare of
Waco have seen fit 70 designate it by the
term of avenue, instead of that of street,
which has heretofore been used.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The Womsn's Relief corps viii meet at
the county building at Up. m. tomorrow.
By order OF the rresident
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Col. E. d. Calvin, manager of Coles cir
Gus, called last night in company with Mr..
Roberts, of the Manhattan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

II. G. Meeker called to-day. He is now
representing the largest hardware manu-
featuring company on the Missouri river.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Joe Keohler of the Eagle bakery has do
mated very fine watered silk and gold
trimmed cope to the Catholic church for an
Easter gift.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

The pressed brick fronts on William
Hellar's new business block on Main street
were commenced yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Mr.. s. ii. Treadwsy, the alert travelling
agent for Z. 2. Cowsn & Co., will leave the
city to-day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Mr.. ". I. Hahn, Of Belle Paine. ws II
the city Sunday. returning from . visis TO
Garden Cisy and other western tovns, BE
reports N immense innix.aiion-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-20

Yesterday was the first lull in the matri-
monial market that has occurred for some