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Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
STREETS SATURDAY.

The streets yesterday WAS something won-
derful in activity, and the throng of. pedes-
trians and teams seemed to be pressing on
one another all day. 1t looked more like
q circus day than any day we have had fol
some months.
The Pathfinder's band and the battalion
drill of Prof Pasahro's riding school added
some what to the general interests of the
day. The main thoroughfares were crowded
and it seemed that every body was out.
| The wheat markets seemed to be full o.
wagons and all kinds of grain, wheat, corn
| and oats, were in the market. The hay
market on Water street was crowded witt
loads of hay all day.
The pork packing and street buyers o
hogs seemed to be active. The best hog
sold at $3.50 per hundred at the packing
and the smaller ones sold as low $500
The shippers paid about the same price.
The mud under foot and in the streets
seemed TO prevail along with the othel
| things Mud under foot and sunshine ovel
head was mixture Of good and bad tha
| seemed to prevail all day.
Some stock was on the street for sale, ant
the stock buyers from the west were around
at the horse market looking for their wants
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
HIS MAJESTY, THE MIKADO.

A great deal of interest is being shown in
the forthcoming presentation Of Gilbert Il
Sullivan's latest success, ''The Mikado,
that is to be given here during the G. A. 4.
encampment, by our home talent, under the
management of Lillian Brown, of Boston,
Mass, who will also assume the leading
female role. Although this opera has been
running necessarily in New York and Bos-
ton since the opening of the present season
and proven TO be even more of craze all
through the east than "Pinafore" when at
its height; il has been seen in Wichita but
once thus far. Miss Brown has spared no
pains or expense in having the opera
mounted with all the details presented by
D'Oyly Csrte's original company, having
visited Bosten recently for the purpose of
witnessing their performance as given under
the directions of the authors. The costumes
throughout will far exceed any yet seen, and
will be correct in every particular, be-
ing designed by parties who were for three
years residents of Japan. The opera is to
be given under the auspices Of the G. A. R.,
for the benefit of Memorial hall, and this
alone should fill the opera house to its
capacity
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
TIE PRATT COUNTY WAR.

The EAGLE is in receipt OF two lengthy
communications from Pratt county detail
ing the troubles out there over the county
seat question. No war is more accrimsn-
ious than these county seat fights. Our
communications are from perfectly reliable
men, but the EAGLE, in fight which has
gone to that pitch that neighbor attempts
the life of .neighbor and wherein blood has
been shed, don't propose to publish line
that would even tend TO intensity the feel
lug. In tine suburbs of Pratt one man was
shot through the hips, another through the
arm, and another slightly. This is awful.
While the communications which we have
would prove exciting reading, they are on
different sides or written from different
stand points, and would only intensity the
feeling. The facts will be giveu as
soon as We can get them from disinter-
ested and unprejudiced source. In the mean
time the EAGLE would exhort the people Of
all three Of the towns that the question can be
settled without bloodshed and determined
=.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

0. A. Wilson and w. 7. Graham, OF
Caldwell, were in the city yesterday, guests
at the fremont. Wilson is an old citizen OF
this city and speaks highly of Caldwell a.
an enterprising place, and says that under
its present municipal officers is doing good
deal to develope the resources Of that place
Ths city has just voted bonds for tho Ar.
kansas City, Geuda Springs and Caldwell
railroad and in consequence the city ia
booming. He says some very substantial
buildings are going up at once, and other
improvements are going right ahead. He
also says that the present mayor. Geo. w.
Kelley, and the city council are working
right along to a general advancement in law
and order, and that the city is as we'll gov
erned as any in the state and should be &C.
corded that credit.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
DISTRICT COURT.


Judge Wall will commence the term Of
the district court Tuesday next, which viii
last about sixty days. Two hundred and
fifty-fiye cases are on the docket, and il
seems that this term is thought to be very
important one. The criminal docket will
be reached Tuesday morning, and tina,
character of cases disposed Of. The Jail
contains bu. twelve prisoners, of which num-
Der seven are United States prisoners and
three under sentence from the magistrates
court, leaving but two Jail cases and per-
haps six bsiled cases to dispose of. 1t
seems that but little criminal business gets
into the district court in this county,
whethdr from the law abiding character OF
the people or from the loop holes of the law
does not clearly appear. OF one thing
there is a certainty-tbe civil business OF
the court IS constantly increasing, which
will necessitate longer term for Ledg-
wick county.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
NEUTRAL STRIP.

A reporter met a party interested in start
ing colony in the Neutral Strip, Yesterday,
and in answer to an inquiry he stated that
he had just received advices from Beaver
City, town laid off in the territory, on
Beaver river, at the junction of the National
cattle trail, and at crossing of the roads to
Tuscon and Mobeta, in which lively little
town is being established. This place seems
to be q central location and the land around
it is being rapidly settled up. The CORE
sponden: stated that the territory would all
be taken up before the year is out, as it is
now becoming generally known that it will
be organized into towns and counties at an
early day.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
CHURCH CHIMES.

Episcopal-Morning prayer, II a. m;
evening prayer, 7:30 p. m; Sunday school,
3p.m. A cordial welcome for all.
First NJ. E. Church-Preaching by the
pastor at 1890 a. m. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday
school at 2:SO p. m. Evangelist services at
night and all through the week. Good
meetings; spirited music by large choir
under the leadership of H. Imboden. All
are cordially invited.
Evangelist Lutheran-German services 81
opera house at 7:30 p. m; Sunday school,
p. m; Preaching at Greenwich at II a. m.
German NJ. T. Church-Preaching at 10
IS a. m. and 7:S0 p. m. Sundsy-schooi a'
2:90 p. m Welcome TO all.
Reformed Church-Sunday-schoo' at 2:oot
d. N. in first ward school house.
Y.M. c. A.-Song service at the rooms
of the Association at p. m, conducted BY
c. P. Mueller.
Presbyterian-Sunday school at $3.50
Preaching at IL. Young peoples meeting
at 6:30; Subject: "Stones Rolled Away
Mathew 164. Song service at 7:So. Th'
session of the church meets at l0:45 ever,
Sunday morning for the reception of mem
hers Teachers meeting Monday night t.
which all Bible students and Sunday schoo
wcrkes are invited. Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening; Subject: "The Christian
| Debt to the Unsaved'"
First Baptist Church-The pastor, Rev
W. F. Harper, will preach to parents ant
| their children, at ii a. IN. Sunday schoo
at 2:30 D. m Evening services at $50 p. IN
The ordinance of baptism will be admins
tered at the close of Sunday school ard tn
evening services. Everybody invited.
Friends-Willh hold religious services this
morning as usual, over Woodman's bank o:
Main street at IL o'clock. Sabbath schoo
at the same place at 10 o'clock.
Plymouth Congregational-Prea b.
Rev. J. H. Parker, pastor, at II a. m. ant
7:3O p. m. in Beacon block. Sabbath schoo
at II O'Clock. Song service at O'Clock
Sabbath school at o'clock at brick schoo
house north of city. Preaching at o'clocl
at school house east of city. Bible study
Monday evening. Young peoples meeting
Tuesday evening. Church prayer meeting
Thursday evening. Young mems meeting
Saturday evening.
Christian church-Sunday school 9:3(
a. m. Preaching by Elder Alex. c. Hop
kins IL a. m. Young peoples meeting
.. m. South Mission Sunday school p. m
Song service p. n. Preaching by Eide
w. B. Hendryx 7:S0 p. m. All are cor
| daily invited.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
sEpow,cx COUNTY BAR.

A meeting ofthe Ledgwick county bar was
held last evening at the Office Of Hatton and
Ruggles to take action in regard to the bill
now before congress dividing the stste into
two judicial districts for the purpose OF
holding the federal courts.
l. A committee of the Bourbon county bar,
consisting of Judge C. o. French, Judge o.
A. Cheney. j. d. McCleverty. J. H. Rich
ards, w. N. Martin and j. II. Satlee, was
present at the meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Judge
Amos Harris, and, on motion, Judge E. G..
Rugcles was elected chairman of the meet
ing and G. W. Clement, ir.. secretary.
The visiting committee from Fort Scott
was then introduced, and in their behalf
Mr.. McCleverty explained the action taken
by the Bourbon county bar, and discussed
the provisions of the bill creating the new
district, stating that the sentiment in his
part of the state was very favorable to the
bill, and that he did not anticipate any seri-
Gus opposition.
Judge Harris moved that committee Of
five members of the Sedgwick county bar
be selected to cooperate with the committee
of the Burbon county bar in securing the
passage by congress of the bill introduced
by Senator Ingalls,. A committee of three
consisting of Judge Harris, ID. NJ. Dale and
w. X. Carlisle, was appointed to report to
the meeting names for such committee. The
names of II. G. Ruggles, ". Z. Stanley, F.
W. Bently, f. B. Jewett, and o. d. Kirk
were reported to the meeting, and upon
motion those gentlemen were elected as the
executive committee to act in conjunction
with the committee of the Burbon county
bar.
Mr.. Kos Harris moved that a committee
consisting of one member Of the Wichits
bar and two business men Of the city be ap.
pointed to raise money to defrey the neces.
sary expenses of the executive committee
The chair appointed as members Of such
committee, Kos Harris, NJ. w. Levy and n
A. English. The meeting thereupon ad-
| journed subject to the call OF the chairman.
The members of the bar present were
unanimous in the approval of the proposed
legislation, and it seemed TO be the opinion
of those in position to know, that the
measure had the support of the entire
Kansas delegation in congress, and that il
could not fail to become law during the
present session. The committee from Fort
Scott are very confident, as well as enthu-
siastic,as is evident by their action in coming
to Wichita. 1t is hoped that the bar here
will be equally active.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Yesterday there was handed us letter Of
introduction to two capitalists of Ohio, Mr.
C. w. Davis and Mr.. w. j. Corner, who
came to Wichita wita an eye too matters Of
no little interest to our city. We are moi
authorized to state any particulars further
than to say that they came upon the repre-
sentations of men who think they under
stand the situation in Kansas and Wichita's
relation to the state as q commercial city
These gentlemen will take occasion to meet
and talk with many of our leading business
men during the coming week all of whom
are assured Of the responsibility of Messrs.
Davis and Corner who are welcomed to oul
city.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
RETURNED FROM MT. HOPE.

II. D. Huserman returned Friday nigh,
from Mt. Hope where he was detailed to in
stall the officers of the Mt Hope post OF the
G. A. r. He reports having splendid
time amoug old friends. The officers in
stalled were: Thes. Il. Randall, P. c.; L.
w. Beard, S. V. c.; ]. n. Gray, j. V. c.;
Thos. X. Pullman, Surg; NJ. F. Anderson,
Chap.; G. Hapley. o. d.; S. L. Barrett.
Adj; - Seigerson, Q. n.
Hank says that Colwich, AnDale and Mt.
Hope are getting ready for spring boom,
and that at each of these places talk o!
brick buildings and brick yards seems to be
the thing just now, and everybody is bank
ing on the railroad.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
SIX PEAS IN A POD.

This play, without plot, but calculated
TO make you laugh, accomplished its enc
upon all who were present at the epers
house last night. To induce nervous old
man who was pre-empting a county seat by
occupying it year, the lawful heir, who
had been disinherited, hired band factors
to haunt the house and grounds and drive
away the old man. This gave each artist 9
chance to bring out his specialties, which
make it undoubtedly one of the strongest
musical comedy absurdi,ies now before the
puhlic
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

J.V. Moffit returned from attendance or
the National furniture convention, which
was held at Chicago last week. The con-
vention convened in the Sherman house and
was the largest ever held in this country
$50 members being present and number Of
foreign countries represented. The question
of eight hour labor came up, and wa,
favored By a majority. An advance of II
per cent was recommended on chairs and
small advance on other character of articles
Mr.. Moffit says that very hopeful feeling
exists for the coming season.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

P.V Healy had some stock shipped him
from Kingman Friday, and was addressed
by telegram by the shippers. When he had
received, stabbed and partly sold them, he
was taken back little to receive the tele-
gram. Now he is anxious to know how
much faster the United States mail travell
than telegram, and how much faster q
freight train travels than either.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
OLD SETTLERS.

The executive committee Of the old set
tiers met yesterday afternoon at Judge
Jewett's Office to arrange its plans and re.
ceive reports Of its sub committees on the
old settlers dinner, which is to be the great
event Of this city, and which comes of on
the 22nd of February, to be followed by the
department encampment on the 2Srd, Oath
and 25th
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Friday morning the legislature was in
session at Topeka. In addition to the men,
bers of that body, large number of repre-
sentative men had gathered there to take
part in the quarter centennial proceedings
But there were more people on our principal
business streets yesterday, twice over. than
could have been seen on Tcpeka's one
avenue at any time during last Friday.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
The social at the Christian church

The social at the Christian church last
evening, was well attended, and a general
good tine was the result. The singing was
excellent, and all returned to their homes
feeling better acquainted and expressing q
desire that it be repeated often. Many
strangers and members of other churches
were present The solos by Prof. Hopkins
were excellent.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Col. Stewart, department commander G.
A. r., Col. Woodcock, A. A. g., Capt.
Richey and Msjor Ask left on the afternoon
train for Kingman to install the officers of
the post there and attend campfire. They
no doubt will have a good time
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Alex Weaver, an old soldier, torn all to
riddles with wounds, five balls having gone
into his body, and who lives near W. NJ.
Holloway's, this side of Derby, and who has
family dependent upon him, is in very
needed circumstances. He has never been
able to get his pension. Mr.. Halloway has
been helping him. The attention of the G..
A. z. Is called to this worthy case.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Wichita is fast assuming metropolitan
ways. She now has a clearing house which
was organized last Saturday. Much credit
is due Wichita for taking the initistory step
in SO cemmendsble an enterprise. This is
the first clearing house in the state. Hurrah
for southern Kansas and Wicbita.-Greens-
burg Rustler
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

c. w. Smith, first vice president, j. +.
Goddard, assistant general manager, and
other officers fthe Santa Fe, with their
ladies, passed through here yesterday morn
ing after tour of southwestern Kansas.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The apportionment bill, which is practi-
cally agreed upon SO far as Sedgwick county
is concerned, will, no doubt, prove entirely
satisfactory TO our people. Sedgwick gets
three representatives and one senator. This
is just what the EAGLE claimed we must
have. Our senator and representative have
done their whole duty in this matter
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The school at Cooks mill, taught by Add
II. Madison, was quite interesting on Kan
sas day. The scholars were addressed by j.
T. Montague, Esq, by appropriate remarks.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The boy who works in Schnitzler's drug
store, Herman Gelkers, lost ring set with
three stones the other day. Any one return
ing i: will be suitably rewarded.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

A. katz shows us letter yesterday
which was an order from a lady in Park
City, Montana, for pair of red blankets
she says, Il saw by an advertisement in the
Wichita EAGLE" Well
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Messrs. Z. b. Crawford, Frank Cox, and
r. NJ. Blair, of Stafford, and J. c. and Ed
gar Robinson, of Towanda, spent yesterday
in this place
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The depot at Belle Plaine vas broken into
Friday night and the contents of three
trunks stolen. No attempts were made to
open the safe. Last night three men vert
arrested on suspicion at the Santa Fe de.
pot here and taken back TO Belle Plaine fol
trial
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

o. c. Daisy and a party of his friends
went out to Colwich Friday on little hunt
and prospecting tour. They reported hav-
ing good time, and from all accounts they
haI
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Mr., Hume is the only medium who has
visited Detroit and given perfect satisfaction.
Detroit Free Press.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

r. A. Hall, of Rockford, who was in town
yesterday, said that Berger's store at Null
vane, was entered Friday night and robbed
of some dry goods and money, but he did
not know the amount
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

There's nigger in the fence. Two issues
of the EAGLE and the Kansas City Times and
no, "You're another."-Belle Plaine Resi-
dent.
No compromise nor amnesty-the editor
out of town.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Qnite a number of the young gentlemen
and ladies who are attending the bushes.
college, are good musicians and have
formed themselves into college orchestra
A fine piano was placed into the large hal
last week, and charming strains can Of
heard every morning from about $50 to
o'clock. Music i. also furnished by which
to practice movement in penmanship.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The few days of mild weather brings {
number of prospectors to Wichita. What
shall be the harvest when the winter months
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Miss Phoebe Jones will please accept the
thanks of the editor Of the EAGLE for pail
of choice New York apples which were sent
in yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Thomas b. Tuttle, state agent and adjuster
of the Norwich union fire office, is in the
city to adjust the losses on the stock of Robi-
onv Rrne
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

o. Bsgbey has opened stable, with full
stock, at the old Dunbar stables, on South
Water street
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Mr.. A. r. Gore, who was burned out, de,
sires us, in the name of himself anG wife and
children. to thank the good people of Wich.
ita for their sympathy, and especially those
kind hearted friends who contributed SC
literally of money and clothing immediate
ly subsequent to the disaster which swept
his all away, and also to DIR. Rowley fol
room in which to live. Some hundred and
thirty dsllsrs in cash, besides clothing fol
children, was donated, and Mr.. Gore i:
profoundly thankful as ne is touched BY
such kindness.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Hon. r. Z. Lawrence was expected home
last evening, the House having adjourned
from Friday morning till Monday evening.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

W. J. Corner, of Oshkosh, Wis, and c.
W. Davis, of McConnelsvil!e, o., are in
Wichita with the intention of investing in
real estate.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Preparations are being made to hold the
annual ball of the Knights of Pythias on the
18th of February.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The most marvellous, thrilling and excit-
ing exhibition ever introduced to the Amer
ican public.-New York Herald.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The county teachers association was held
in Superintendent Hammond's Office yester-
day, at which was received thirty applica-
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31
NEXT POsTNfAsTER!'

After few moments deliberatien, the
professor said: "There are two prominent
aspirants for the position. one Of whom is
now in Washington, while the other is anxi-
ously awaiting documents from that city
But, young man." Mr.. Hume went on,
"there lie third aspirant, whose chances are
equally as good, SO far as l can see at pres
ent, as either of tho two mentioned. How
ever, if you are really interested and wish 20
know, I will endeavor to ascertain who will
be the successful candidate, and inform you
and the public at the opera house Tomorrow
evening""
That will be the most satisfactory way
suppose" replied the reporter, as he started
to rise from his chair, and then thinking Of
another point, he resumed his seat and said
professor, can You tell me anything that
will unravel the mystery of EmporiAs re-
cent engrossing sensation!"
81 could, but my dear young friend, are
you not unwise in seeking information on
that subject. That is q matter which 1 pre-
fer not to speak about, unless specially de-
sired to do So"
"You are quite right, and will not press
the inquiry, but instead. would like to ask
if you can name some prominent persons
who derive any benefit from spiritu alism?
"Ies, there are.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

There seems TO be stir in property on
the east side of the Santa Fe track and lots
there are selling at an advance of twenty
five or thirty per cent. in the last few weeks
Frank Scott, nephew of w. II. Scott
leaves Tomorrow for Indianapolis, Ind, on
business connected with an estate which be
has fallen heir TO, and will return after 6
few weeks to this city.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

W. Stewart, of Ell Dorado, and G. A.
Tincher, of Clearwater, were at the Occi-
dental Yesterday
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Robert Wright, cousin of Judge Wall,
who has lately settled in this county from
Illinois, was in the city yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

c. W. Garner, of Murdoch, was one Of the
visitors to this place yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Mr. Daniel Sherwood, father of DR.. r. f.
Sherwood, made us pleasant call yester-
dar
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Joseph Starr sold half interest in two
lots at the corner of Topeka and Douglas
avenues Yesterday for $1,000.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

L NJ. Rothachild, of Emporia, was in the
city on business yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Mrs. Bidwell and daughter Grace, are
visiting their pre-empted land in Scott
county
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

The father of the Robinson Bros, of Tole
do, is paying them visit.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Mr.. S. Dixon has taken position with
lines & Ross 10 have charge of their crrpet
department.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Mrs. A. G. BrokAw went yesterday, to To
peka, on visit to her family in that city.
Wichita daily eagle., 1886-01-31

Yesterday WAS the biggest day for grain
buyers that there has been in eighteen
months