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@a6&AE 1e.s along the cliffs.
Sne&e had been released from the en-
gagement which for some years past had
been weighing on her spirits she had been
in a state OF exhilarstion which surprised
her. The world seemed wholly beautiful;
life was an unmixed blessing; sin and
poverty were rnrer than she had thought.
Walking quickly along, absorbed in these
pleasant reflections, she did not hear foot
steps behind her, and was surprised at
hearing herself suddenly addressed. Look
ing up with startled eyes, she ound n
young man gazing at her with a puzzled,
intent expression in his handsome face.
You are Nancy, are you nots" he said
doubtfully, holding out his hand.
-Why, Jim, is 1t really YOU" asked
Nancy, regarding him with surprise.
How you nave grownl When did you
conner and how did you find mei"
Il came two days ago." he said, REDEEM
ing slightly in irritation at her first words.
Father was anxious that l should stay
with him yesterday, but ! called at the
Ness this afternoon, and Mrs. Messenger
told me where l should find you"
"Let us go home now. and then you can
see them all" she said. turning back
"You will hardly know the children; they
were such mites when you left"
Il certainly shall not, II they havt
altered as much rs you have done
/ scarcely knew YOU" he said
looking down at her with intent grey eyes
and inwardly comparing this beautiful
graceful girl with the gauche schoolgirl Of
i've years since.
Il am older, she said. her heart sinking
strangely. "He might disguise the fact
that he finds me a disappointing failure,
she thought rather bitterly.
-Of course we are no longer boy and
girl" he agreed. But I hope we shall
always be friends, Nancyi We have beer
that all our lives, haven't WEI"
ayes, let us be friends" she said. And
thinking hat he was eager TO impress
upon her that they were to be nothing
more, she added, "And II was very wise &c
break of that childish engagement before
you came home, wasn't iti"
Yves he said doubttully; "oh, yes, Of
course. Jour feelings are naturally
quite changed, ! suppose. Nancy"
Naturally" she snid cnlmy, but think.
ing to herself that she was not so SURF
about that, after all.
Naturally" he echoed, his eyes. how
ever, becoming n little clouded. "Those
boy and girl engagements never answer,
DO theys People develop so differently
from what n would expect. Judging
from your letters. l should nave thought
you utterly different from what / find
you
@You are equally different from what !
should Lave expected you 70 BE-" she
answered. But 10. Us put up with eaoh
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Rheumatism

IT q an established fact that Hoods Bar
saparill1 has proven an invaluable remedy
in many severe cases of rheumatism, effect
ing remarkable cures by Its powerful action
in correcting the acidity OF the blood, which
is the cause Of the disease, and purifying
and enrIching the vital fluid.
It Is certainly fair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others 1t
will do for you. Therefore, II you suffer
the pains and aches Of rheumatism. give
this potent remedy a fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
"I was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips. ankles, and wrists. 1
could hardly walk, and was confined to my
bed a good deal Of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods S~arsaparilla, 1
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
/ cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as one Of the best blood purifiers in the
world." W. F. wooD. Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
1have been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 1 found no relief, but grew worse. 1 then
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and 1t did
me more good than all the other medicine 1
ever had" II. T.. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
al suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. 1 took Hoods Sar-
saparilla and I'M entirely cured" j. v. A.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
We shall be glad to send, free OF charge
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additional statements Of cures by
Hoods ~Sarsaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for Is. Made
only by G. 1. HOOD & CO., Lowell. Mass-
100 Doses One Dollar.
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Manufactured only by the California
Fig Syrup company, san Francisco, Cal,
is natures own true laxative. This pleas
ant California liquid fruit remedy may be
had of W. N. Hunt, Large bottles at
80 cents or one dollar. 1t is the most
pleasant, prompt and effective remedy
known to cleanse the system; to act on
the liver, kidneys and bowels gently yet
thoroughly; to dispel headaches. colds and
@ievers; to cure constipation, indigestion
and kindred ills.
, 1886-07-16

and what the small sum of twenty five
cents will do if properly invested. Ask
any person the question, what is the dear.
est and most precious thing to you. and
the answer is most universally the same
life and health. Where, then, is twenty
five cents or any other sun more powerful
or valuable to you, than in saving life.
That is the precise cost Of a bottle of
Chamber lain's Collie. Cholera and Diar
rhGa Remedy, the great life saver. 1t is
made for bowel complaints and nothing
else. and is pleasant to take and certain o
cure. Sold by w. N. Hunt.
, 1886-07-16

Which %scrofula has upon the system must
be arrested, and the blood must be puri-
lied. or serious consequences must ensue.
For purifying and vitalizing effects,
Hoods Sarsaparilh has been found supe-
rior to any other preparation. 1t expels
every trace Of impurity from the blood.
and bestows new lie and vieor upon every
function of the body. enabling II to en-
tirely overcome disease.
, 1886-07-16

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, sak rheum, fever,
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains,
corns and all skin cruptions. and positively
cures piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by W. N. Hunt.
, 1886-07-16

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums. al
lays the pain, cures wind collie. and 10 the
best remedy for diarrh@a. Twenty-Five
n bottle.
, 1886-07-16

To the taste, more acceptable to the stom-
ach, and moro truly beneficial in itsaction,
the famous California liquid fruit remedy.
Syrup of Figs, is rapidly supcrseding all
others. Try it, Large bottles for sale by
w. n. Hunt, 1919 Eddy street.
, 1886-07-16

A Boston lady last summer attended a
funeral In n country church. After the
singing of a hymn, a man who was sitting
beside her remarked: Beautiful hymn,
isn't It ma'ams The corpse wrote it."
, 1886-07-16

Julian Hawthorne. In Li~ppincott's. says:
/ remember once writing for twenty-slx
consecutive hours without pausing or
rising from my chair.
, 1886-07-16

" WC\N would enjoy your dinner
> Soe and arc prevented by Dys-
Rpespsia. use Aclers Dyspepsia Tablets.
They are a positive cure for Dyspepsia. In.
digestion. Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. % and 90 cents.
Pcarse 4 McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-07-16

FREE TRIAL Thousands ot cases of
AieAiAJneryou debility. mental
physical weakness, lost manhood. nervous
prostration, result of irdiscretion. excuses 70
NY other cau.e. cured by W strong
,,aa.n tlst " VIII cure every case prompts me
70 s.nu a trihl package on receipt Of II cents Tor
pos'age' etc. On. 40 DIN. Box 2I2 Chicago
, 1886-07-16

Ellis soda water manufactured under
the latest process, with all improved and
new formulas.
, 1886-07-16

Mining location notices at Leader Office.
, 1886-07-16

V. s. Glafcke, the florist, telephone
No. IS. Artistic floral work a specially.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
WILL FORM AN ASSOCIATION.

Society Homeopathic physicians and sur
geons of Sedgwick county met last night i'll
regular session at the Office of Dr. W. A.
Minlck, the president, in fhe chair. This
society has called meeting of the physi-
clans Of this school to meet in Wichita Dec
Is and 10 to form an association of the HON
oepathic physicians and surgeons of Kansas
That the new association may be properly
housed and cared for the following commit
tees have been appointed:
Committee on place to hold nleetings-Drs.
Ordway, Johnson and Stoner.
This committee reported the Masonic hall
as most suitable. Report accepted and
adopted
Generalexecutive committee-Drs Minick
Stoner, johnson, Andrews, Z. a Whitlock
aud Ordway.
Sub committees:
Finance-Dr E. A Whitlock and III. A
Pratt.
Committee on colation-Drs. johnson and
Ordway.
Music-Drs. Andrews, Carpenter and
Stoner.
Invitation-Drs. Al Whitlock and N. A.
Pratt.
Reception-Drs. Miniok, Ordvay, E. a
hltiock, Carpenter and johnson
frogramme-Drs. Andrews, Stone and
Ordway.
Badges-Drs. Ordway and Tilden
Work b. all these committees has pro
gressed favorably.
The new society viii meet in the Masonic
Hall al p. m on the 18th.
The local Homeopathic physicians viii give
a}reception al the same place on the night of
the 18th.
At the reception there will be instrument
al music by the ladies silver string band
Singing of quartet5s, DUETS, and solos, also
recitations and poem.
\ general good social time is expected at
the Masonic Hail After the close Of the
programme those present VIII repair to Gan
dolfo's Cafe, where mine host viii spread a
collation. in his most approved style.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
Y. NJ. C.. A. BUILDING.

! Architects Proudfoot & Bird have COM
pleted plans and specifications for the Y. n.
C. A. building which will be located on the
northwest corner OF First street and Topeka
avenue. The building will have a front of
ssventy-fve feet on Topeka avenue and
ninety feet on First street 1t will be three
stories high with basement and built of
stone costing over S25,0 600 The tower of the
building will be near eighty feet Ugh which
viii be placed on the southeast corner over
q circular bay.
The main entrance of the building viii be
from FIRST street. The reception hall on first
floor is 22x50 feat. The reading room Is
twenty-five feet square. Parlor is 2ix25;
game room 16x25 and secretaries Office 12xl2
The reception hall, parlor, game room and
reading room will be connected by sliding
doors.
The gymnasium is tyventy-eight feet wide,
fltty-three feet long and thirty feet high.
1t takes in the basement and
first story In the basement viii also be
found the bowling alley which is twelve feet
wide and eighty feet long. Two hundred
lockers are provided for, and room for more
if they can be used. Boiler room aud kitch-
en- is also in the basement.
On the second floor is the hall III which the
association will hold its meetings and will
also serve as the lecture room. 1t is thirty
nine feet wide and forty-eight feet long, and
has seating capacity, with gallery, of three
hundred. There is a small dressing room on
each side OF stage. On this floor is the room
for the junior department which is lSx22
feet There are four class rooms each l2xl4,
Three rooms for offices front on Topeka ave-
nue..
The third floor is divided up into fourteen
bed rooms.
The basement is nine fee. high: first story
fourteen; second story, twelve; and third
story eleven.
The entire building will be heated with
steam. The plan Of the building is different
from any owned by the association, and is
one that seems to meet the approval OF the
many who examined the drawings The
contract will be awarded sometime this win
ter, with the understanding that early next
spring will find the work commenced. 1t
will be one of the best buildings of the asso-
citation in the west.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
II AND II.

If the surmises appearing N the dispatches
Yesterday are true, aai tbs Chicago & Kock
entered into an agreement with the Santa
Fe TO stay out OF Kansas for the present,
then mnch that our correspondent SAYS this
morning touching rights CO way lElo tE1a
city. VIII prove wasted ammunition for Eo
rights OF way xili De wanted The EAGLE.
touching this right of way matter, Is ja>i
where II has been ali the time TAs streets
were made for traff;c and this city cant
affoi to 20 into the damage and purchasing
scheme
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.

1t will be remembered that some months
ago Judge Wall appointed Messrs. Fouts
Huschings and Durand as condemnation
committee to cosdemn tina property to be
occupied by fine Mutual Pasific Telegraph
company in extending its line through this
county. They )mmenced work AT Sedg-
Muivane.
The abstract has been completed and tho
committee Will submit its report today. The
damages due from the company Is placed at
two dollars per mile. The who'll distance
through the county is thirty-six miles The
report OF the committee viii be filed with
the county clsrk and copy sent to the at
torneys of tho company at Topeka.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
INCREASING CAPACITY

The Schuyler Electric Light company have
ordered machinery for greatly increasing
their lighting capacity. A boiler was order
ed some weeks ago from Russell & Co, at
Massilion, Ohio 1t is expected to arrive to-
day 1t is sxty-sK inches in diameter, and
sixteen feet long, having capacity of one
hundred and twenty five horse power This
gives to the plant two hundred and fifty
horse power, which gives a capacity for run
ming two hundred and fifty lights. Two dy-
namos have also been ordered, each having
a capacity of forty li.hts.
Hartie & Co. have been secured to put the
new boiler in place
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

OFFICERS ELECTED.

At the regular meeting of Garfield Post,
he'd last evening, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
p. C.-B H. Downing
s. Y. CIV. W. Sweet.
j. V. CIV. T. Buckner
.. D.-John A. ailace.
". M.-Eiward Durmont
Surgeon-H Owens
o. Cd. o. Wilkinson.
ChaplaIn-N T. Harmon.
l. Z. Phi W. Lewis
Trustees for the ensuing year-Taylor and
j. G. Richey.
After the meeting OF the Post the Woman 8
Relief Corps filed into the hail, and num-
Der of hours were spent in social enjoyment.
A regular campfire supper was served, and
the occasion III every respect was merry as
could be desired
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
4 TOUGH CUSTOMER.

Yesterday afternoon drunken man was
making things lively on the West Side.
Policeman Hanbrow tried 10 keep him quiet
bur the greater the effort the much the
greater the noise the man made. At last
Hambrow coliaTed him and started for 4e
city prison; by dInt OF coaxing and pulling
the policeman got his prisoner IS far as
Market street, where he stopped and refused
70 so another step. BE Jasus l amt goin'
to cross the biudy strate." His kicking and
yelling soon attracted quite a crowd, among
whom was gentleman that the officer got
TO assist him and thus his unruly capture
was at last safely landed At the cooler.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
ASSUMING SHAPE.

The Archie electrec light company have
commenced operations on West Douglas
avenue. Some lights are running every
night and the Indications in she eyes OF the
company are most encouraging.
a car load OF material is expected to ar
rive to-day from Boston. 1t viii he com
posed of the different articles necessary for
making the cells, AMI generating the cleo
tricity. The car also contains large
amount of wire and apparatus for lights.
When this material is placed in the build
ing used by the company more hands will be
employed for putting in incandescens elec-
tric light plants III the city. The new IN
vention will then be given a public test and
subjected 10 the final criticism.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
MORE or 1t.

That Mr.. VIM Fletcher Is going to erect a
mammoth brick building on South Fifth
avenue Is not al Of 1t by any means. hr.
V. Healy viii pay for half the south wall Of
his binding aud in the spring VIII pu' up
"A brick on the south side OF NJ. Fletcher =
building. His bal jing viii have trelt oi
ffrv feet and one hundred ami twenty feet
deep and three stories high anyhow aud
probably four HIS building viii be Of the
same rise az Mr. Fletcher AMI planned for
business houses.
An effort Is being made 70 get the Santa
r company % run syitcn near tn- front
Of the buildings. 1t is believed the company
vii confer the favor and give long
switch.
1t Is rQrro-ei that some more brick build
lngs are hkely 70 spr0at early next sIit'ag-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
. Rush or ORDLKS.

The proprietors OF the Wichita cracker
factory reto-t th2: they we're never 80
crowded with orders since they commenced
t,.lsjnesS in the clty as taey haze ben DURING
the last week Il sesras tasz every mere ant
in the vast territory f1rni-Eed by tneIn y
anxious 70 be serv.l extensiveiY ior t18 ho4l-
day trade All OF them evidently have sas-
melons tha. ChrIstuas - ooniag Gad 1t
lar away
The fz tory 10 running day aad a!Shi try
ing 10 supply tie demand
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

The A. o. y. w. at their meeting on Non
day evening elected the following officers for
the ensuing term:
Nj W-B. II Downing.
Foreman-C X. Freeman.
OveIsear--A. ID. Boyd
Receiver-Jo Ohm \. " aliace.
FluauCler-W 2 Stem.
Recorder Z Dutton.
Guilds. Il Moore.
. w. " Brown
TRUSTEE W WugaTd
Representative to grand ioIge-S. D. Hol-
lowell
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
PLEASANT AFFAIR.

Monday evening at the residence of Mrs.
Fehleisen, on South Emporia, supper was
given in honor of Rev. }. NJ Vawter, who has
for sometime been conducting a very sue
cessful serie, of meetings at the Christian
church, corner of Lawrence and Lincoln
streets. All who were present expressed
themselves as highly delighted with the en-
tertainment offered by the hostess. At the
supper table there We're noticed:
Mr.. and Mrs. Vawter, Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
dryx, Mr.. and Mrs. Payne, Mr.. and Mrs.
McBee, Misses Bonnie, Elva, Ida, Nora, and
Sallie Cole; Lena, Selma, Amelia, and
Louisa LANCER; Tavia, Nell and Myrtle Nc
Pherson: Lucy and Iona Lovlace; Josephine
and Jennie Ferguson; Amanda and Mary
Greene; Eta Hartzell, Doilie Hayes; Belle
Wells, Gertie DeLair, Lille Handguest,J ulia
and Ida Barwise, Susie Burris, Ora Stanley,
Leora Fehleison, Mrs Griffin, Earnestine
Wendell, Mrs. BarwiSe, Messrs Charley Low
lace, James Borden, Colonel Greene, Emery
Greene, Preston Leichhardb, VIM Huff,
Benz. Mclean, Clark Hendryx, Lee Warner,
George Wilson, Elvie Ireland, Frank Rice,
Almer Hendryx, E. I. Laniphere, Berry Nc
Pherson, George Hartzell, Homer Kendle,
Harry Fehleison
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
FOR THE h. OF p. BAND.

The New York Herald SAYS the following
OF Mr.. Cope: Great versatility in EXPIRE
sion and iutonat!on We're SHOWN n Ar.
Cope's rendition OF Damon anu Pythias
Ii Is hoped that Mr.. Copes ap. -arauce a.
Memorial hall next Friday and SATURDAY
nights will oe crested by large audieuces.
he proceeds of the evening entertainment
viii lie given 70 the knight OF Pythias baad-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
MEETING OLE REGULARS.

The Wichita Medical society met at The
Office of Dr.. Fabrique, DR.. Bibbee in the
chair
Members prescnt-Drs. Fabrique, Foote,
Bibbee, Purdy, Hamilton, Wells, Oldham,
Mccullough, AcAdams, ST. john, Kirkwood
and Jordan.
There were di .ausEions OF in tere,t by va
rious members present. The next meeting
will be held the first Tuesday night in Janu
airy, at the Office of Drs Bibbee and Foote
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
A PLEASANT EVENING.

Mrs. J. A. Jones entertained a number Of
friends at her elegant new home on North
Topeka Monday night. There were present
Dr.. Houghland, Messrs. H. E. Green, j. w.
Watson, Harry Lytle, Tom Fritch, Misses
Clark, Suits, Rankin, Smith and Ida
Strube.
The time was very pleasantly spent in
dancing, card playing, conversation and
the enjoyment of very elegant spread
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
LECTURE

Ti.s worrsen's Relief coTTss hare secured
Nr a. B. Campbell OF Topeka - &c mr. az
Memorial bal roznsrroT Night % u Kip 20
California TIE i .ksts for the ia--yu Ts rect
a ready saAls ani everything Is sElea'1rAs IN :
for good e.tezdsnes
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08
ATTENTION X. OF l.

The regular meetings of 5220 have beer
changed 20 every Wednesday evening
G & MARTIN. n ".
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

The young peoples Missionary society of
the Christian church Will meet at the church.
corner OF Lincoln street and Lawrence ave
nue., this evening at O'Clock
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Col Harris SOFT. Of tbs Wichita J. Win
ssli, arrived last aishE from i<olisTiissh ny
and j. Stopping al the oeeide..aL
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Mr.. e. q. Wilson, of Topeka. has been
visiting the city schools for some days be
represents VanAnIwerp, Bragg s. Co
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Capt. George r. Tutla, one Of Yelling
tons oldest ard most influential citizens,
who spent the day in the metropolis yester-
day made Us a pleasant call
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

j. Z. Horton was up from Anthony yes
terday as gay and as happy as of your put
ting IN the time with the boys to the best
Vantage.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Judge Wall went to Klngman yesterday
to conduct court which opens today.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Mr.. Henry Y. RelSen, of Omaha. has
been in the city for some days representing
Spoor Mackey, of Chicago. He seems very
much pleased with the city. Have reason
TO like the city" h exclaimed, las fnd
everything business and get a good share
myself -
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Don't forget the lecture tomorrow night at
Memorial hall by NJ. a. b. Campbell.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Joe. Hatfield. of the European hotel. left
yesterday morning for Kiowa accompanied
by Ed. Darlington.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Firemen yesterday ca IN, large tree n
front of their engine house on South Empc-
ria
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Mr.. F. S. Willard, of the Hutchinson
News, in company with Mr. Ash, OF Haven,
called yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

John II. Carpenter OF Goddard, an exteE-
sive dealer in sheep, was III the city yesteI-
IaV
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Mr. A. b. Campbell lectures tomorrow
night. Subject, .What saw in California
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Col. p Daniels, chief engineer OF the Kan
SIS a New Mexico. is at the Occidental.
Col. Daniels was a regimental commander
t1-h r. l. infantry OF the old army of the
Pa omac, and MAS in garrison at IT Hall
during the last iaw months Of the serge OF
Petersburg
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Stiles & Smith. will occupy the room re-
Gently vacated by the city library.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-08

Chas. ODonnel, n business man of Dallas
Texas, was among yesterday arrivals.