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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
A TRANSPORTATION.

Mr.. ". N. Steenrod of Friendship, Al
legheny county. New York, and father Oh
our fellow citizen, George w. Steenrod,
called Yesterday He had arrived the night
before and was going out to visit his sons
family. Mr.. S. is hale, hearty old gentle
man. and oh, such Republican, Repubii-
can whose loyalty to and pride of country,
and whose detestatiOn of seditiOn and revo-
ton comes out in every conversation. This
is his fifth trip to this valley. The first time
he came he landed at the old Santa Fe depot
and waded through mud from that point for
a half mile west to the Douglas avenue house,
there being but one building on the north
side and two on the south side of the avenue.
for that entire distance Mr. Steenrod says
1t looked like a forlorn hope to expect ever
to build city in such place. In speaking
of the rich and highly cultivated section out
about Colwich he said when he first left
Europe, and his family ont on that broad,
desolate looking valley, with not stick of
wood IN sight, nor a fence, nor hardly a
house-that he felt mean; felt as if he were
abandoning to their fate, humble fate of slow
starvation, those nearest or dearest to him
Today he finds & lat broad deSolate prairie
which was SO only in appearanfe-biossoni-
ing ard fruitiDg as few of the favored spots
of eartb
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
THE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

The following districting of the city for
school purposes has been made and Is ordered
by the board to take effect on Monday Sep
tember l3, 1886:
First Ward-The territory bounded by
DOUGLAS avenue. the Santa Fe railroad, the
Wichita and Western railroad aud the Ar
kansas river. Grades, one to seven First
grade pupils living on the east Side OF the
Santa Fe railroad, between Kellogg street
and Douglas avenue, to Washington street,
will attend at First ward also.
Second Ward-The territory north OF
Douglas avenue, west OF Market 10 Ilne
street Grades, one to eight.
Third Ward-Territory south OF third
street, east of the Santa Re railroad ana
north OF Division street. Grades, one to
four. except the first grade pupils living
south of Douglas avenue and west or WASH
ington avenue
Fourth Ward-The territory lying east OF
Market street. west of the Santa fe railroad
north of Douglas avenue, and south OF Oak
street: also, all east Of the Santa Fe railroad,
living north Of Third street to Oak. and all
north of Oak on the east side OF Washington
avenue. Grades one to eight.
Fifth Ward-West Wichita. Grades, one
to seven.
Park School-The territory west OF Market
street, north of Pine, and east OF Market,
north of Oak to Washington avenue. Grades
one to six.
Lincoln School-The territory south Of the
w. & w. railroad, west of the Santa re, and
all south of Division street east OF the SAINTS
Fe. Grades. one to seven, except first grade
pupils living between Division and kelloe
streets west of Washington avenue, who WI
90 to the First ward school. By order OF
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
THE EXCURSIONS.

N. w. Simons, George Stlmson, Jasper and
Grove Fetterman, of Ashtabula Ohio, ar
rived in the city yesterday. They are all
gentlemen of wealth and came here with the
intention of investing in real estate and also
of entering in business. They were members
of an excursion party which started from
northern Ohio last Tuesday, and said that
the train was loaded from the start, and that
while running through the states of Illinois
ard Indiana it became necessary to put on
extra cars. At one small station liz Illinois
over hundred persons took passage with
them for the west. At Bloomington their
own train was preceded by two others loaded
to their utmost capacity.
The great excursions, however, they say
will start over the ''Nickel plate on the 9th
inst and over the Lake Shore on the 18th,
and will draw from the whole of the northern
part of the state of Ohio The destination of
the major part of all these excursionist is
Wichita or vicinity, some come to look over
the country, others to remain permanently
There will, they say be an immense emigra-
ton to the west and the places to which it
appears to be coming is this section of Kan
sas of which more is said and read than all
the remainder
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.


The Arkansas Valley Agricultural society
met at 2 O'Clock p. m on Saturday, and was
represented by nearly every officer of the
fair The great interest manifested in this
years display is sufficient guarantee in say
ing to the public that this years display
viii surpass all former ones in point OF
quantity and excellence. The K. p band of
Wichita, has been engaged to furnish the
music for the last days of the fair, and an
excellent treat may be expected from their
department Application are coming in
from adjoining counties for pens and stalls
for hogs and cattle, also an application for
coops to accommodate seventy-five fine
qualities of chickens.
The fine art hall will be filled to overflow
ing with pictures and other articles of handi
work. The baby show will be well repre-
sented. Sill space will be left for contest
| ants for the fine chairs to be awarded to the
handsomest gentleman over SO years Of age
There are five entries on file in the slow bur
no race, the animals to be harnessed to doc
carts Several other attractions too mumer-
Gus to mention. See premium list. FAN
opens September Goth and closes oath.
d. A. MITCHELL. Sec'y.
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THE SCHUBERT oUARrErTE.

The Matoma club has again secured the
Schubert Quartette, which will appear at the
opera house Saturday evening, September
1S The Schubert quartette is undoubtedly
the finest organization of It's kind in Amer
lea CT the large audience who heard the
performance last year not one but what
spoke OF the quartettee in highest praise, and
all who heard them win gladly embrace the
opportunity of hearing again as fin9 an en-
tertainment.
Miss Georgieila Lay, The popular pianist,
is with the company again this year. Mrs.
Louis Falk, the brilliant soprano, is engaged
with the uuartette Nh D. G. Baltel is first
tenor to the quartette this year, taking the
place of Mr.. Johnston.
Mr.. Battel is very fine singer, and the
qusrtette is no doubt greatly strengthened
by his addition. Other than this no change
has been made in the company.
Mr.. George II. lott, whose magnificent
bass voice so enthusei one music loving peo-
pie last year. will sing one of his grand solos
and viii no doubt capture his audience rs he
did when here before Our local critics pro
nounced him the finest bass singer ever heard
in Wichita All the members of the com
pany are fine soloists Much credit is due
the Nakoma Bars for their efforts in bring
ing such refined, first-claSs entertainments TO
our CITY. There is no doubt that the Schu-
bert Quartette will be greeted by a packed
bn,rSa
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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EXCURSION.

The Wichita Mt Olivet commandery, No
II, leave Wichita over the st. Louis, Ft
Scott & Wichita railroad on Sunday morn
ing, Sept 10Th, for st. Louis, to attend the
triennnial conclave of the Knights Templar
of the United States. They have chartered
an elegant Pullman palace sleeper, which
they intend decorated in gorgeous style.
We congratulate the Fit. Scott road On
their success in securing the Knights over
their route to ST. Louis. The liberal policy
this road has pursued towards Wichita, ard
the material benefits in every way which our
people have derived from the same, have
made this road general favorite, especially
among our business men, and we are glad to
see such mark of appreciation from the
Knights toward this popular road.
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JAILED.

Jas. Wade, one of the notorious Wade
brothers who has terrorized the border and
Territory has been around the city for some
new complaint, he was again arrested for
horse stealing by Detective Crow and Deputy
Donnelly and brought before Mr.. Wilson,
clerk of the United Stares court, as a com
missioner His bail was fixel at s.. 800
which failing to find ne was sent to the coun-
ty Jail. He has too, a good chance of re-
naming there until his trial, at least. as it is
thought, he cannot secure any person to take
another risk upon him as bailor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

DR.. II Wells, OF Tairchiid- KY, is N fse
city. The doctor Is greatly pleased WITH the
progress OF Wichita since his last visit EeFe-
Several wears ago he bought ten acres Of A;aFsd
at wha. il now Thirtseath STREET and Law
renee avenue. for 500 That property j.
yet unpsatte-i AMI IS worth about s--',a,sA
Or Wells saws that The SaIia Fe railroad n
connection, with the Ohio and MisissiFlsi
railroad. issued circulars broadcast over his
part Of Kentucky advertising iss excursion
rates to the principal cities Of Southwest
Kansas These circulars had every little
r,as- O. note on /. ali around Wichita. but
the name OF Wi -hi.a ~as omitted entirely.
DR.. Wells exhibited one Of tie circulars Of
the excursion
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LADIES' BENEVOLENT HOME.

To theEdtor of the Eagle.
Report of matron for the month of Au-
gust.
There has been fiftytwo visitors and nine
teen professional calls-Drs. Allen, Ordway
Jordan, McAdams and ST. John.
There has been seven inmates received and
eight discharged. At the present time there
are twelve inmates in the home.
There has been one birth, and one death
during the month.
Donations have been received from Mr..
Duncan, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. VIII
liams, Mrs Gandolfo, Mr.. Sparks, Peckhan
& Hellar Wholesale Grocery store, clothing
from a stranger.
We are thankful for the kindness we have
received friends of the home in the past, and
trust we will be remembered in the future
Yours Respectfully,
MRS F. F. PLATT MatrOn L. B. T.
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EATS VS.. LEAN.

The baseball game tomorrow at the West
Wichita fair grounds between the fats and
lean promises to be one of the most amusing
and at the same time attractive entertain
ments there has been in this city for some
time A moments thought over the situa-
ton generates rich and enthusiastic smile
upon the most Puritanic countenance. 1t be-
came the sporting talk of the town when the
scheme was first mentioned and already those
who do not object to making little money
on a square and fair bet have chosen their
favorite side and with thumbs in their vest
holes manufacture editorials and if need be
put up which shows that the assertion was
made believing it is true. Two or three be is
have been made with the agreement that the
one who wins must contribute the entire
purse to the Benevolent Home. This seems
to be a new departure in that line but in the
minds of some it is praisworthy one.
The fats have employed a number of drays
to convey them from the corner of Main and
Douglas avenue to the seat of war. The
leans scott that slow idea and say they pro-
pose to spread their wings and sail over.
Dave Dale was practicing on making first
base yesterday in his Office, and is reported
to have fallen down five times in the attempt.
He came to the conclusion that the force of
gravity had too much love for him to allow
him ever to play with charming success in
the New York team.
Farmer Doolittle imagined himself yester-
day taking in ball on the fly, and found
himself going up like unto balloon, and
was not seen in the city for some hours af-
ter.
The Knights of Pythias band has volun-
teered its services and will furnish the music
for the occasion.
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HOTEL OPENING.

f. NJ. Gardner will open his new hotel on
the West Side with a grand ball on the l4th.
During the day, from IL to Il, the K. of p.
ing The hotel has been provided through
out with a new outfit and presents very
fine appearance. Great preparation is being
made for the grand opening and a most de-
hghtful time may be expected.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The horticultural Society of Sedgwick
county met on Saturday and transacted
business relative to the horticultural display
at the coming fair. 1t was decided to ac-
cept the proposition of the Agricultural So
ciety to take charge of all the fruit display
under the management of the members of the
Horticultural Society. This department will
be largely represented and magnificent
showing will be made
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

The new bel for the EInporia ave IL l.
church has arrived, and viii be put IN place
next week 1t is NcShane bell Of the finest
quality, weighs /, lob pounds, and was par
chased through D. J. Chatfieid. the live hard
ware merchant of this city. This church Z
growing rapidly and Is 70 s'c eonsraf'iia''7i
OF, liz success.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

1t has been said that string or corn beans
would not do well in Kansas. Mr.. @. A
Keister. who owns the gardens al the south
end of Lawrence avenue bridge, left al this
Office Yesterday a small bag OF these beans
grown in his own field which are as fine ~
ANYTHING of the kind ever grown.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Attorney Geo. o. M. Buckner returned
Yesterday from a visit of some weeks east.
He visited Richmond. Virginia, New York,
Boston. Buffalo and Cincinnati He reports
business in some sections of the east good.
but in no place was trade a. brisk as in
Wichita
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POLICE COURT.

No cases We're brought before his honor
Yesterday morning The following fines
were. however. turned into the city treasury:
Minnie Benton for being prostitute. $40:
John Moffa;t. Albert Broker, John Foley,
Henry James. Jack Dertinory for violating
the LIQUOR ordinance ST each.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
HOME.

To the Editor of the Eagle.
Home should be the pleasantest place on
EARTH resting place when the day is done,
for hand, and head, and heart All shonld
unite to make it bright; bring flowers instead
o, thorns. Some homes are dark, and harsh.
and cold. We worker if the inmates are in
clined to wander, and sometimes slow to re-
turn. H
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mr.. 81. c. Stearns. of Eikader, Iowa came
to this city some days ago for the purpose OF
looking ug the facilities fo- starting a retail
dry goods store. He had spent but few
days here until he was satisfied that this was
the place TO enter business be rented
room in the Garrison building on the West
Side and has returned east TO lay in COM
plete stock of goods, and win be ready to
open by the first Of next month
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
BILLIARDS.

Two good games were played yesterday a.
the billiard tournament. In the afternoon
the games between Morley and Preston re
suited i'll favor OF the former, the score
standing 800 TO lSsi, Morley having played -
per cent discount.
In the evening the game was between Nor
lev and G.askin, and resulted in favor of the
former. he allowing the same discount "a be-
fore
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BENEVOLENT HOME.

Annual meeting of the officers and MEM
bers of the Ladies Benevolent Home VII DC
held at their rooms on Wednesday aftnrnoon
at 5 o'clock, for the election of four directors
70 fill the place of the four whose term of Of
lice expires Mrs. SARAH t. MITCHELL,
S..crefary
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Rev j. d. Hewett has engaged Doc Wcr-
ril as assistant umpire, 80 if there is any
undue fauit-tinding upon the part OF the fa;s
somebody is liahla to get hurt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

f. r. Appleby nas been elected director
an ". c. Glenn treasurer of the Arkansas
Valley Building and Loan association. The
semi early statement of business shows
great success and a better prospect for the
fv,trprn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Let everybody and his wife see the baseball
game on Monday at 2:30 p. m. Proceeds for
the Benevolent home
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

A letter was received from Mr.. kozam's
yesterday, dated st. John. but the contents
are such that we hesitate to publish until we
can learn whether the writer has been con-
scientiously living up to the prohibition law
which governs us all alike.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

For the results which must follow the pub
he /, ION of Lon Holdings picture in the Ar
+ of that mother whose papoose Is halt In
d IN and half cowboy we entertain the gray
est apprehensions.
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and display.

There is great excursion going 10 Boston
1t is the occasion of the session of the
sovereign grand lodge of l. .. Q. F. Any
body can go. The trip viii be from Wichita
by the way of Chicago and the Grand Trunk
nj a remarkable low rate for the round trip.
Those going must start by Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday of this week. The
Grand Trunk railway is bound 10 handle this
excursion if she has to pay people to go.
This win be grand opportunity for those
who want to 60 to New England.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mess-s. c. W Bartholomew and j. X.
n ,ao::returned yesterday from their hunting
tr n in southern Colorado and northern New
Nexi o. They report fine time but say
q " are glad to return to the thriving me-
fr,poliS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

John froa ihead. OF Marshaltown, Iowa,
arrived in the city a few days ago, and after
looking the situation ever came to the opin-
ion that Wichita wanted another jeweler,
so he has opened a store at number gig Main
street. in Herman's drug store.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

C. S. Eicholtz left the city last evening for
Polo, IL, having received word of the dan
gerotls illness of his mother.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
The canes woa.ard lost by the competitor:
far are shown IN the following table:

Walden and Glaskin win be the contestants
Monday afternoon: Morley and HartDeu in
the evening.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mr.. j. ID. Gilchrist, of northern Illinois, has
permanently located near Wichita, having
purchased of Porter, Dutton Il Noble, real
e ate agents a valuable stock farm south
oocf of the city
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Company A second infantry X. N. G..
meet Monday evening at 7:30 sharp. Turn
out
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mr. James l.. Dyer and wife are at hone
from the Pacific coast, after two month 5
absence MIR. d looks stronger and healthier
than we ever remember to have seen him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

The ladies OF the First n. +. church viii
give another of their popular ice cream So
c ais at the parlors of the church next Tues
day evening All the readers of the EAGLE
tod
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VICTOR AGAIN.

Prof. Fritch has again come out victorious.
H . had a large and fine collection of his pen
Sumner county fair at Wellington. There
were many competitors and some pen work
of decided merit, but the judges after care
full examination awarded him the first prize
both on account of superiority of execution
II .;;s,lov
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mr.. Geo. l.. Pratt is home from Wiscon-
sim He left his wife and children among the
northern pines.
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day.

j. p Horton, of Anthony, returned yester-
day from {. trip to his former home in lndi-
ana, where he had gone to attend reunion
of his old regiment
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mrs A. c. Akin, Mrs. c. WILDER and Mrs
c. n. Brown, all prominent ladies of AugLs-
Ia. spent the day shopping in the city yestel :
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Mr.. w. A. Thomas, who has been aiiing
for several days, is out and around again.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Captain James Boynton, of Cadiz, Ohio,
who has been spending four or five weeks in
looking Kansas over, is in the city and viii
remain here two or three days or perhaps
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Farmer Doolittle will be Sponged down by
Col Snitzler on the fifth base.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

The elegant residence of Mr.. Robert
Black at the corner of Hydraulic and Doug
las avenues, is receiving its finishing touches.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

IL. ID. Hathaway, of Newton, spent the
day in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Hewitt will do well to protect himself
against assault. The umpires place will be a
dangerous one.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Dyer and Roys will be first and second
substitutes on the leans
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gpral DAYS.

Mr. S. H. Mallory returned to the city yes
terdav, having been absent in Iowa for sew
ural DAYS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12
The score stood as follows:
MORLEY.

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Base bali club, fat vs. Lean, at fair grounds
on Monday afternoon Tickets for sale AZ
union ticket office, L. Winch at postofiice,
j. p. Allen, Cllas Lawrence, Aldrich 6,
Brown. HYDE 6 Humble, Miss Agnes Som
mers. Tickets, - cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

F. W. Swab, the tailor, has decided to
build nice residence on South Water street.
1t will be two story frame and viii cost
nearly $1,000.
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THE DECLINES.
To the Editor Of the Eagle.

To the Editor Of the Eagle
Having been publicly informed through
your paper of my appointment by P. c. j.
Fisher. as one of committee to hold a
scamp fire and ball. deem it but fair to
make my declination to serve, just as public.
1 am forced to decline the distinguished
honor for the following reason:
First-Ma, can't dance.
Second-The committee is too small to hold
a camp fire by themselves.
Third-Have never made any pretentions
to be other than "a stoughten bottle
Fourth-Have never called on, nor do ex-
pect to call on the quartermaster for pecu-
mary assistance.
Hoping the above reasons for declining
will meet with the approval of the interested
public. am respectfully. yours,
In WooDcoCK.
To the Editor OF the Eagle.
The announcement that P. c. John Fisher
had determined to hold a camp fire and ball
meets with my hearty approval, but | re-
spectfully decline to serve on committee
where there are not sufficient number OF
"stoughten bottles" appointed to lend tone
and dignity to the same Furthermore,
decline to serve ON a committee not duly au-
thorized by the post. Sixteenthly and last,
to be head cook and bottlewasher of the
dance brigade is fornist my early training.
Briefly object. NJ STEWART.
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GJASEIS.

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-12

Hon Rodolph Hatfeld'has accepted an in
vitation to open the congressional campaign
by making speech at Great Bend, Oct. IL.