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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
ArHIEF CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

A pickpocket was getting in his work
yesterday morning in front this Office he
was accidsntally seen by Mr.. r P. Muir
dock. The thief was attempting to relieve
. lady of her pocketbook being assisted by
two of his pals. Before he accomplished
his task he was surprised to find his collar
curcumvented BY the hand of Mr.. Murdoch
Who proceeded to let him know tina. he was
caught. Before o policeman could be sum-
moned the thief succeeded in freeing him.
solf and lit out for the rising sun at the ex-
psnse of all those in his path loosing their
center Of gravity without regard to se1.color
or psvious condition of servitude. After he
had reached distance of two blocks in his
eastern fight he was overhAuled by Officer
Joseph Stewart. He was kindly escorted to
the cooler, where his person was searched
which resulted in the finding of an extrs
watch and penknife. The former was after
wards identified as one that skipped by the
mellow light of the moon on the preceding
night from the Valley house.
1t il claimed that the name of the arrested
thief is Young. From all appearances he
is about % years old, and his face does moi
wear that thicf-rsscnl look that invariably
accompanies one old in the cause. Wher
be Was caught bis blister comrades took ad
vantage Of all their powers of loeomctioI
and came into the circus the back way.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
GETTING THERE.

A EAGLE reporter r,mbled far out on
Douglas avenue yesterday in cues; Of some
thing everybody did not know He gave
himsef the command halt when in front Of
Peckham 6 Everet,'s planning mill and pro-
ossded to investigate thu, es:abli,hmsn;
without ceremony or "comp." He found
this new enterprise Was By no means IN
Known 70 fame, but - yet unkAosn 10 prins
Al hanAs were busy. orders ahead and bust
- pronounced booming.
Soms fine work vas TO be seen on eIhibi-
ton. and the reporter was satisfied that II
~ done there. for be cav tie chisel appised
70 something similar.
Ths fafigued scribe wandered back By
vay Of Ssoner's. grocery ssore-and found the
cieris TOO busy 70 watch him, 30 be picked
up Royal Tip and skipped.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
FINEST STOCK
Silk Supreme.

Our announcement "a lew
weeks ago that silk fabrics
were very desirable this season
stimulated a great activity al
the silk counter. We congratu-
late all those early buyers, as
the latest advices report the
popularity Of these goods in the
east and particularly mentions
Pongee or Foulard silks. con
slider the quality in connection
with the price and come to see
us. We will save you money
and show better assorted and
newer eolors that elsewhere.
Please investigate this state
ment for yourself
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
A BOLD THIEF.

One Of the most cheeky thefts ever re-
corded in this city was perpetrated e; Mum
son & McNamsra'- dry goods store yester-
day morning between . and O'Clock.
Shortly after the store was cleaned up in
the morning . woman and two men came in
and looked at several articles in the store,
one of the men buying ies TRIES. Not
long after their departure there va. call
for particular piece of black Xix ofs pee'i-
liar grain, abou. two-th;rds OF the piece,
worth about $50 being known TO be in stock.
Il vas nowhere TO be found, and the theory
il that while the men were looking at thing.
on preten.e of wanting TO purchase, The
woman had slipped the piece Of silk under
her shawl. No trace Of the thief &C beer.
obtained a, last accounts 1t wss q bold
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
FIFTH WARD NOTES.

WIS. Pomeroy is suffering intensely. and
has been for week, with felon on hi;
left hand.
Late Friday night a team came In from
the west on . runaway. 1t was arrested 10y
some of the boys and held over not thirty
days, but only few hours. until the owner
put in an appearance.
1t is reported that one Of our bloods wa:
taking in the city few nights ago and
turned up at early dawn with $50 gone.
There is considerable talk about drainage
here, but 60 far more talk than action.
Mr.. W. Garrison and bride have returned
from their bridal tour to Newton. They will
| move into their residence on Oak street to-
| morrow.
Mr.. c. F. Lindsay is building new
house on Oak street. The ground was
broken last week.
Several buildings were started on the wes'
end Of West Douglas avenue last week.
The down river bridge fever has aba;ed
or perhaps it is sleeping.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
Joint SEIZURE.

A reporter seeing . lot Of beer kegs
whisky jugs and other joint parapharnalia
IN the sidewalk in front of Justice Walkers
Office late yesterday evening, presided over
BY the county attorney and Constable Doc
Worrall, followed these minions OF the law
nm into Justice Walk.r's Office. whore b
learned wha. was up. LAfaystts kowise
v,s there, srrAinged before the court, chang
I'd with having sold, bartsred and given
.rsv beer, whisky and other spirituous
LIQUORS, contrary to law, at certain place
on East Douglas avenue. At6rst he Pleadsa
not guilty. but being confronted By several
Witnesses, and told thss if trial was nec''-
..ry, he would get double doe. hs sur
rendered and entered plea Of guilty. He
cot the usual dose Of 500 and oosfs and
thirty days in jail.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
FIRST QUALITY
Popular
PaPaSOlS.

Our announcement "A lew
weeks ago that we had the only
correct styles in parasols-has
been verified from the little
wee parasol to tickle The fancy
Of the child 20 the latest pro
ductions Of the article Tot maid
aud mairon. We show 4 class
OF goods that are not only nov
elites but are that Kind Of nov
elites that do not border 30
strongly on the outFs and the
loud. Please Investigate this
statement FOR yourself.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
GARFIELD uNrvERsITY.
/ Aagpifeens and Extensive Property
Secured.

1t is becoming more evident every day
that one of the grsatset educational institu-
tons in the state, if not in the country, u to
be founded at the metropolis of Kansas.
The men who have the matter in hand seem
to 20 thoroughly grasp the situation and to
50 fully comprehend the necessities Of the
enterprise that every demsnd or contingency
seems to have been anticipated and provided
for. We learned yesterday from what seems
An undenisbly reliable source. that between
three and four hundred acres Of very desir-
able suburban lands had been secured BY
the d. -ectors Of the university, for which the
sum Of seventy-one thousand dollars is to
be paid. Like Wichita, and like all Of her
enterprises and institutions, the Garfield
University must be great.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
Look at Lawns.

You all knox what we do on
lawns. We give you about all
the good la~n you could ~an'
for a quarter Of a dollar aud
load you up with a bundle az
big a. you can carry for 30 eis.
If you are not too strong.
Come often the stock i fail Of
bargains.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY.

It's perhaps not generally understood
that Decoration or Memorial day occurs
this year on Monday, May 3lst.
Garfield post at its last meeting appointed
. committee to prepare program and make
all Necessary arrangements for the proper
Observance of day that is as dear to the
hearts of our people as Independence day
was 70 our fathers.
Tho committee have blocked out their
work and propose to give street parade
second to none that has preceded it, the
post BY resolution having extended a
cordial invitation 10 all civic and military
orders in the city, all neighboring posts and
to every man who ever shouldered a gun or
welded . sword in defense Of his country,
whether G. A. X man or not. Gov. Mar
tin has accepted the invitation of the post
to deliver the memorial address, which will
be done in Memorial hall Immediately after
the close Of the street parade in the after
noon.
The committee have selected Col. Stewart
for chief marshal. All societies designing
to participate in the parade should report
to him a. soon as practicable The pro-
gram and line of march will be given TO our
readers in due season.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
LUXURIES.

"Can always judge of the prosperity OF q
town by the number of luxuries used" said
9 gray-hair philosopher yesterday. He con-
tinued by saying that forty crates OF straw
berries were sold Friday in Wichita There
are twenty-four quarts in crate and they
were showed out at the rate Of % cents per
quart. This tho little mathematician will
say is $40 for strawberries in one day. This
would look like Strawberries are booming as
well as real estate.
The gentleman whs was drawing conclu-
sions from the above facts thought that it
was evident that people who were doing
we'll only could afford or would buy as ex-
tensively as the Wichita people do of what
are luxuries and not necessarily necessities.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Judge J. A. Green. special agent Of the
Interior Department, who has been author,
ned by Secretary Lamar TO investigate the
Indian depreciation claims, was in the city
yesterday to confer with Hon. J. r Mead,
who is well posted as to all such matters in
this section. 1t is proposed to hunt up and
investigate all the pending claims of tina,
character, and then TO pass upon them and
to combine them in single bill for adjust
ment. Judge Green is of Mississippi, and
says he came here prejudiced against Kan
sas, but that he was compelled to say that
the state. its improvements and progress as
tonished him, and that the character and
intelligence of the people were so superior
that should he simply write the facts back
to his state papers. the readers would not
believe him.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
THE NEW TRAIN.

This morning . new town will arrive in
Wichita from ST. Louis direct. composed OF
fne sleepers and elegant reclining chair
cans, and over the Sun Fiows. route. The
new train will reach here about O'Clock for
breakfast, going on to Anthony. This maksa
the service on the F. Scott and Wichita 70
this city equal to the other two trunk line
- to number Of daily passenger trains. but
SURPRISES them in elegance and character.
No finer train goes over any rod Ia
America than the two new trains which vill
hereafter arrive daily from and depart daily
Tor St Louis, over the r. SCOTT and wich-
it, and Missouri Pacific roads.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
Dresses for the Bears


We have jus; opened 100
ready made white suits in all
sizes. We show two styles Of
pretty white dresses at $3.50
for the dress. and numberiess
new styles all the way up to
5000 lyon wish TO buy the
material and make your own
white dress we will be pleased
TO show you the ready made
dresses from which you can
copy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
THE CANINE QUESTION.

During tho last week not less than seven
persons have been bitten by dogs in this city.
A gentleman mentioned the above fact to Q
reporter yesterday and proceeded without
hssitation to discuss the dog question at
length. He prefaced his remarks BY saying
tLat every question had it, day as well as
every dog bis. 1.-THE time for the authori-
ties and people of Wichita to look after
some means to fortify ourselves from vicious
CANNES ID here now and has been these many
day.. From all appearances one would
think that this city was overstocked with
the fond animals. and from this fact the
necessity of paying immediate attention to
the matter is increased"
No one doubts that it is dangerous to let
dogs run loose in the streets, yet no one will
volunteer To attemptto make it otherwise.
This is largely due to the fact that no one
expects to be attacked, or to have to limp
around with lscerated limbs. Consequent
| " each person thinks it will be some one
else every time that will be mangled instead
Of himself and that any movement to make
the dog keep his mouth shut would be
purely for the bene6f1of some one else, and
not himself You know there is great deal
Of difference between acting for some one
else and acting for ones self. So movements
that have to be brought about by persons
who do not feel personally inter
estsd are sometimes very late In
putting in their appearance. When enough
Of our people have been introduced to Mr..
Dogs unkind jaw embrace to make noise
on the subject sufficient 10 attract public at
tsntion then We will have rough-on-dog
Law, and it is not at all probable We will
have it before. But by that time somebody
will be laid out, of course"
By this time the weak knees of the hum
bic reporter were banging away at each
other and he almost imagined he had ny
drophobia and all other i'll gifts at the hands
of the canine family.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
VERY SAD

"a dispatch was received in this city last
evening announcing the death of Harry B.,
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fsrnum,
which occurred at Evanston, H., yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farnum were on their way to
their new home in Wichita, Ksn."-Oskosh
Journal.
The above from an Oshkosh paper is very
sad. Mr.. Farnum is a member of the whole
sale spice and coffee house and a residence
was being built fer him by Mr.. Exton. In
leaving an old home and loved friends and
associations for new and untried home il
bard enough but TO be overtsken by such 9
calamity is indeed sad.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
A sa JOB

Another slick-fnger Was caught last night
about $40 near the corner Of Douglas ave-
nue. and Water street. He hesitsted in his
Wild career st the hands of Officer McNa.
mara, who gave him a pass to the cooler
which he accepted after he was administered
4 small amount of that sort Of advice usu'
ally given gratis on such occasions. He VA
6Hcinated hy s. only.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
sxAL ssrArk FOR THE WEEK

Ths soesl amount Of money exchanged for
rsai oeaae iass week % the small and in
sieniaoans sum Of So, SOC. Doe: call this
. miseaks o. mHprins bat gold snd silver
ia rsdsamAbie and double reasonable
Oh, - soas ofsiosnsts and slsshfal c.;eh-
oe-aEivsass rod The above and doubt that
~ sgiGk
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

20: infant. for children, FOR
misses, for ladies, all are pro
yid-i. Mothers don, make
sndsrxsar when yoG can buy IL
80 cheap II US
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
We Don't Sacrifice Quality When
WE CUT THE PRICE.
CORRECT FAHSl0NS.
Loves Of Laces

To write 81 stock 81 Iaces
like ours is TO merely mention
IL at the best, We will only
call your attention to laees In
cream. beige and black. for
dresses. They are very desIr.
able and cost from ~ cts. 10
81 10 per yard.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

The registration had reached but l70S
Friday night. From 1900 to 1000 more
voters must remain unregistered. Our re-
porter was off yesterday morning touching
the necessity for canvass of the city by
wards. All that matter has been carefully
looked after by the committee Of twenty.
The registry books viii be kept open at tho
city clerks Office every evening until 9
o'clock, Sundays excepted, of course. This
will give those whose business or occupa-
ton will prevent them from visiting the
clerks Office during the day an opportunity
to register after business hours.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
A LIVELY pkMAND

Chris Pesrce. agent for VIM 0rsi6sn-
STEMS additions, sold within the psss ten
DAYS for cash upwards Of $es.ooo vsrsh 81
residence lots. This property vss oil par
chased BY solid msn. much Of il hy our
people. Mr.. G,ei6enstein goo himself
down 70 his ranch in the territory % receive
some cattle, but will return in fev days.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Intending to dispose of their claim in
Wichita county Mrs. Rev. 7. S. Hodgson
has returned home after about five weeks
residence upon it. She had delightful
time while there, expresses herself a. highly
pleased with that part OF Kansas, and pre-
diets for it immediate and increasing pros
perity
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

There yet remains two weeks for the tired
school going Of the city to be hemmed in
the too often hated school rooms.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Some Of the heaviest capitalists Of this
city are talking strongly ola belt railway
around the city, and the men who are thus
talking can put the project on foot in day
if they say SO. There is nothing perhaps
that would give our city n greater boom.
Yes, gentlemen, 20 ahead with the belt line.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Mr.. Otto Zimmerman let the contract yes
terday fos building new residence for him
self on South Water street. Christ d Rush
are the architects.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
WICHITA, Kan, May Is.

To the iitor Of the Eagle:
will state for Mr.. Mossman's better in
formation that the reason why l appointed
Mr.. johnson road overseer of District No.
! was simply because WAS unable after dill
igen. inquiry throughout the entire district
to find any other man whom l considered
competent who would accept the position.
Respectfully,
!, c. DAVIS, Trustee,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

When the robbery record of yesterday is
all in i; will probably make formidable
showing. Another victim reported last night
is Mr.. Ii. II. Peckham, who was robbed of
500 in street car. The particulars of how
the thing WAS done havs not been ascer-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

A Michigan gentleman last night in
spected our electric light. He, like every.
body else, pronounced if q daisy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Mr.. Joseph Fulmer and wife left yester-
day for an extensive tour in the east They
will visit Washington, Philadelphia, New
York and perhaps Boston. Their many
friends wish them pleasant journey.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Remember the X. of L. ball in G. A. X.
hall, on Wednesday, 18th inst. Tickets for
sale at Lut;rell Bros; Nef Bros, Douglas
avenue and J. NJ. Illusions grocery. corner
Main street and Central avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Charles Mosbacher and wife will leave
today for weeks visit in the eastern part OF
the state and Kansas City.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Clark Wood received yesterday by eI'
press full-Slood Irish setter pup, Of silker
hair and velvety ears, perfect beauty.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Yesterday WAS u splendid day for the
circus, bright sun, cool, no dust no wind and
that circus is what's the matter with some
departments OF this paper this morning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

County Clerk E. z. Ford and wife returned
from California yesterday delighted with
their trip, Mrs. Ford's health having greatly
improved. Mr.. F. says Los Angeles is TO
him the most attractive spot in the Golden
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

The river is on a high-s bust-and has
been SO for week. 1t is predicted by an
old river man that it will &c! snakes in its
boots soon if don't sober up.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

The Manhattan hotel began TO turn peo
pie away at o'clock last evening for wan
OF room. Wichita is great hotel town.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

The Wichita Hsrold, our German cotem-
porary, received its new cylinder press yes
serdsy. The Herold is q bright, energetic
paper, and fully up to the spirit of the COM
NM nifty
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Will V. Mccain, the big editor of Belle
Plain, came up to see the circus yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
cLEARiN6S,

Manager Kramer reports clsasiaes Tor IL
vssk Of tA54. 90 g. against $40 1910 lass
week, which ID decrease for the vssk but
IN increase over any Other week Of Tie
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Last week at FL Dorado, Mr.. o. Z. Lar
riway was convicted of murder.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Rev. John carp has accepted the presi
dency of the Winfield college.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16


We came here 10 stay, and vii Always
sell ~ log Is The lowest, and At The follow
ing prices, for the present, viz'
Rich Hiil lump. $500
Rich Hi nut, $3.15-
Carton Csn,or lump. S4oo-
Carbon Ceasor MT, $3s5.
Llserai Red lump, $500
Liberal Back lump. Ss-i5-
McAllis.ss lump, $780,
NcAiIis:ef nut. Sslsa dl52-G
Wanted.
Every lady AID gen, IN Wichita to knew
that J. 7. Holmes rs the sness Berlin coach
and team in tie city, especially sdapsed Tor
ladies' calling- Il % supplied vita bell,
speaking sube, card go. bad mirror, &c,
is fact everything ska; goes % nake mp .
Ers-class casriAea- Tei<phooe; O00 Nc.
lis South Main E:se<e, .uideacs sos South
Wsfer sersel dl07H J.. I. Hos4m-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
OUR HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY.

Chancellor Lippincott visited the high
school of this city one day last week. He
inquired into the course Of study, and after
looking ut the matter frc m al sides, deter
mined to admit graduates to the university
of the state without further examinations in
the studies pursued here
In talking with An educator In the city
yesterday, hs expressed himself - highly
pleased with the favor granted by Mr.. Lip
pincot,, and thought it Vas sminsntly
step in the proper direction. He afirmsd
that Kansas today IN her school matters was
better of than some Of the much Older and
eastern states. Hero the different schools in
our educational structure are being
made to smoothly ft onto each other.
This. be thought Indispensable to
complete success in our educational natter.
He referred to some Of the eastern states
where the courses Of study in the normal
schools. high schools and university were
arranged entirely independent Of each other.
Anyone can see the disadvantage sccom-
panied by such system. What NAV seem
amusing to the ordinary kansan is that these
different educational sprouts become an
tsgonistic and each thinks that it oners
superior advantages to the young men and
women. This Of course is dela,erious ~ all.
The plan of making sll other schools in the
state feeders 10 the university is the one that
should be adopted.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
Silk Mitts.

Here we can give you some
more bargains-kseplng up the
standard Of quality as usual.
We have placed on sale 200
dozen silk mite:
~ cent nsi,s % cents.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

Miss Minnie Marrowe is visiting friends in
the country
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16

State We. Bales,at Butler county court was
continued
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-05-16
SrE,iiL NOTICES.
IS 90 Reward .

SIS 90 Reward
Anyone who W Il return my black New
foundl.nd dog TO me, which eiihe. st.syed
or wss stolen Friday afternoon from nv
residence. North Topeks. nine doors north
OF Oak street. Dog has white feet; bis tail
tipped uiih Whit: answers TO :he name Of
Bounce. aI5a-;f AID y. JoSKs.
Be il known 70 al who are IN want o!
business houses or lots On DoagiAs avenue
o. Main street, Cox i Stanley hare sone
bargains tha, must 90 soon- No. cS5 Main
street dloS-c
To those wishing 20 dispose OF oiiy prop
er.y q: reasonable price on double quick
leave your list with Coz & Stanley vkils The
boom is raging. s3s Main street dl52-1