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Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
XND coMx1ssIoNER
CONVENTION

Pursuant to call the convention met at the
city Of Goddard to elect a candidate for rep
resentative for the Eighty-third representa-
tive district and a candidate for commits
sioner for the Third commissioner district.
The convention was called to order by b.
B. Jewett and ON motion Hon. John Kelly
was chosen temporary chairman and S. II.
Johns of Greeley township temporary secre-
tary.
On motion Of Mr.. Doffemyer the chairman
was instructed to appoint a committee OF
five On credentials.
On motion of Mr. Sutton the chairman
was instructed to appoint a committee OF five
on order of business.
On motion of W. II. Dwight the chairman
was instructed to appoint a committee OF five
on permanent organization.
The chairman then appointed said commit
tees, which were Gs follows:
On credentials-F. N. Doffemyer, e. d:
Barashar, H c. Goode, William Dale and
John Mccormick.
On order of Business:-H. Sutton, 7. H.
Cornwall, Col Russell, Mr.. Burdick and Jas.
Sackett.
On permanent organization:-W. Il.
Dwight. Mr.. mclaughlin. Esquire Ander-
son, Charles TAYLOR and S. S. Cazatt On
motion, the convention adjourned till 80
p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention was called to order by Chair
man Kelley. F. NJ Duffemyer, as chairman
Of committee on credentials, presented his
report with the recommendation that all
townships not having full representation,
be allowed to cast the number OF votes they
| were entitled to. Report and recommends
tiOn were adopted.
H. Sutton, as chairman Of commltte on
order of business, presented their report,
| recommending that the nomination for rep
| resentative be the first order, nomination for
commissioner second, and that the voting be
done by BALLOT, and that there be an inter
mission of five minutes between ballots On
motion. the report and recommendations
were adopted.
| On permanent organization, W. h. Dwight
as chairman. made a verbal report that the
| temporary chairman and secretary be per
manent for the convention; same the was
adopted The chairman then appolntc Chas.
GOODYEAR as assistant secretary. Next IN or
der being nominations; Col. Russell, OF Union
township, presented the name OF Hon. Robt
E. Lawrence, for reelection. On motion OF
Mr.. Doffemyer the rules were suspended and
the nomination was made unanimous.
For commissioner for the third district the
following names were presented: l.. A.
Jones' Of Cheney; A. J. Nelson, OF Salem; s.
w. Balch, of " AGO, II. r. Watt, OF MINES
cab. ]. H. Rhoadss, of Alton; n. II. South.
wick. of Garden City: 7. Il. Randall, OF
Greeley; nominations were closed, and the
convention proceeded to ballet with the fol-
lowing result:
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THE COMING CONTEST.

Arrangements have been made for game
of billiards each night next week. Only the
best in the city will participate In the games.
The object is to find the champion billiardist
of the city. The games during this week
have not given the laurels to anyone and the
boys are anxious to fight it out.
The contest will take place at the Model
billiard parlors and small admission fee Will
be charged all who witness the games
Each of the three gentlemen who will
participate in the games have strong hackers
and considerable money is being put up.
The support seems about equally distributed
among them and the interest already mani
tested suggests that the affair will attract
considerable attention.
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STILL AT WORK.

Yesterday was considered by all as the live
lest day of all among the candidates. A
number of them left the city on the early
morning train for the convention at God
dard Some think they were moi exactly in
terested in the work to be done there i'll the
convention so much as they We're to work up
their own respective causes. They did con-
siderable mathematical work, bat in most
cases it did not go beyond addition. Some,
however, resorted to subtraction III few
cases
Last evening quite number OF delegates
arrived in the city.
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ANOTHER STATEMENT.

To the Editor OF the Eagle.
wish to state that the statement made in
this mornings issue of your hereby fatty de
MED by me- | am not under arrest, as l have
done nothing to merit arrest The sheriff in
formed me that Thurman, the man who stole
the watches, had been captured and had me
swear out a warrant for him. The Article
also stated that / was implicated with Thur
man in crime at Eureka Springs, while
have never been at Eureka Springs. Hoping
this statement shall prove satisfactory evi-
dence of nv innocence until the law shall
prove it. | am. cts,
BERT SrARKWEATHER
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
ROUGE EFT NOIR.

A large crowd of men and boys congre-
gated yesterday afternoon on Williams
street in the rear of the Douglas Avenue
House to witness running match between
Tom, the colored porter at that hotel, and
Hiram Thorpe, one of the Indians who came
to attend the United States court as wit
ness. The stakes were $40 side: and a great
deal of outside betting, the distances fifty
yards.
Tom sprang from the first ahead and kept
it throughout the race, coming out several
feet in advance.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
NOT TRUE.

1t was reported on the streets last evening
that someone in the city had received tele-
gram from Conway Springs stating that
town was considerably damaged by wind
storm, about o'clock in the afternoon.
A reporter met gentlemen last night
from that place who said the report was
simply an exageration. He said that Sec
tod had received heavy rain which was ac-
companied by respectable Kansas breeze.
He smiled at the idea that the houses were
sent rolling over the prairies and things done
up at a fearful rate
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
IMPORTANT VISITORS.

Every day is now marked by visits from
eastern capitalists who have come to under
great importance is fixed. Yesterday 5. 5.
Campbell, O. l.. Biggs and E. A. Leland, all
Boston capitalists, spent the day in the city.
We also noted among the guests at the Man
haitian yesterday George 7. Nickerson, as
sistant general travelling passenger agent of
the Santa Fe: r. F. Wilson, his secretary
Z. F. Burnett, travelling passenger, j. d..
Kenworthy, travelling auditor of the Santa
Fe, and John McMurdy, travelling auditor of
tho Frisco
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Yrstesday Quite serious accident hap
pened to Mr.. Henry Massey, q colored man,
who was working ON the Abe Smith building
which is near the corner of Main and Third
streets He was assisting in placing brick
upon the elevator, and when it was lowered,
he stood under it and was crushed to the
floor.
Drs. Guyton and st. John were called and
found him in dangerous condition. His
head was seriously cut and some of the ribs
on his left side were broken. 1t is feared he
received other internal injuries of more Sc
riOuS nature.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
HOUSE ROBBED.

The residence of Mr.. E. E. Underworld,
on the northeast corner of Third street and
Topeka avenue, was entered by robbers last
night They removed shutter and by
means of pole secured full suit OF clothes
which were lying on chair. Some jewelry
was also taken. The loss is estimated at $685.
AS yet there is no clue to the guilty parties.
The matter has been given to the officials and
a persistent effort will be made to apprehend
them
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
THE CONGREGATIONAL SOCIAL.

The threatening weather last evening kept
many away from the social at the Congre-
gational church. A good sized crowd, how
ever. braved the elements and were rewarded
by having most enjoyable time.
The auditorium of this pretty church had
been very nicely arranged with booths and
stands over which the little misses of the
Sabbath school presided and dispensed LEM
onade candies and flowers.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

About o'clock yesterday morning horse
hitched to a spring wagon came tearing up
South Main street When at the corner of
Douglas avenue, the vehicle was upset: but
the horse making several piunges righted It
again The lines, however, were thrown out
and catching upon the wheel held the animal
firmly In his effort to free himself the lines
became drawn tighter. and when the driver
arrived upon the scene the horse was stand
ing on his hind feet and trying an aerial
tip.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
AND THE RAINS CANE.

The rains fell again last night upon the
heads and houses~~of the Wichitaians. The
clouds were massed in the SOUTH where there
was heavier fall than in the city. gen
tleman who arrived on the evening train said
that the southern part of the county was
thoroughly soaked and at Mulvane the rain
was coming down in torrents when the cars
stopped, the roads were full of water and
the streams were rising rapidly.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Mrs A. English and her daughter, Kate.
who have been down rusticating at Gueda
Springs for some weeks, arrived home night
before last, having thoroughly enjoyed the
Springs and their summering.
The work of driving piles for the street
car bridge is almost completed The tops Of
the piles are now being sawed of and the
beams for the bridge put in place. On the
west end the boards for the floor are lain.
The new city directory is being pushed TO
completion rapidly and when finished viii be
credit to the city and Mr.. North the COM
piler who is bending every energy which he
possesses with his EAGLE corps of assistants
to make it complete
School will open in the Lewis academy
next Monday. A number of the rooms viii
be completed today, and everything is ready
for the opening. Quite number have sig
nified their intention to start in at the begin
ming of the session.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
Aldrich & Brown, Innes & Ross, and Hodg-
son buildings, south of the Heller block. AL
ready the exterior work of the front of the
second story is completed, and gives an idea
of richness and elegance Of the building.
Miss Lizzie English, sister of n. A. Eng
lish and Miss Lydia English, daughter OF the
latter who have been visiting Jacksonville,
ILL.,, and also friends in Kansas City, arrived
home night before last and our fellow towns
mans home is full and complete again.
P. L. Sisson, young man from New York
whose father lives at Colwibh, and who Is IN
the city, would like a situation as copyist or
bookkeeper. He is graduate of the North
ern Indiana Business inftitute, and comes
with strong recommendations. He can be
addressed at Colwich.
Five years ago Mr.. W. B. Smith owned
five acres Of land located near the corner OF
Douglas and Mead avenues. He offered it
for 81. 900 but was unable to find buyer
Today the same tract is divided up INTO lots
and selling readily at rate which will make
the entire five acres bring sl25, coo.
Mrs. William Hudson, who with her hus-
band and child were on their way from
Douglas to western Kansas, was taken very
sick with fever on the West side and had to
be moved to the room in the rear Of the liv-
cry stable, where she is now lying in very
critical condition.
Mr.. Gardner Allen, whose farm is near
Derby, brought to our Office yesterday sew
eral ears of corn Of the Horner variety. The
corn is very large, perfectly filed and en-
tirely matursd. One ear measuring eleven
inches and another eight inches were pulled
from single stalk. Mr.. Allen has sixty
acres of which that exhibited to us was but
an average sample Some estimate that it
will go seventy-five, but he thinks that he
will have at least sixty bushels to the acre.
One of the ears measured twelve and one
half inches in length. Such corn is hard to
beat any year.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
TOO LATE.

Misses Leida Mills, Stella Woolard and
Anna Mulvey, who were last year numbered
in the corps of city teachers, but whose GER
tificates have expired. took their summer va
cation and did not return until after the ex-
animation for city teachers was held. They
claim to have known nothing about when
the examination was to be held, but expected
on arriving. however, that the committee On
teachers and salaries have declared their
places vacant and made other appointments
This serves as quite a disappointment to
them At the meeting of the board next
Monday night it is thought an attempt VIII
be made to allow them an examination and
their former positions as teachers.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
BASE BALL.

Mr.. E. W. Ellsworth, manager of the En-
poria base ball club was in the city yesterday
making arrangements for series OF games
between the Emporias and Wichita Reds.
The time has not been definitely fixed yet
but will be sometime next week. Lovers OF
the great national game may then have an
other opportunity of witnessing some fine
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
TEACHERS MEETING.

The city teachers are requested by Prof.
Shull to meet at o'clock this evening at the
assembly room in the high school building.
The object of the meeting will be to arrange
the work and attend to some business that
will assist in starting the schools.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Work is progressing rapidly on thu
Aldrich & Brown, Innes & Ross, and Hodg
son buildings, south of the Heller block. AL
ready the exterior work of the front Of thu
second story is completed, and gives an idet
of richness and elegance of the building
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
a CARD.

To the Editor of the Eagle.
Permit us through the columns of your pa.
per to make acknowledgement of and to ex-
press our thanks for the many kind offices OF
friends and neighbors, during the late sick
ness and subsequent funeral of our darling
child May each and all be spared the like
sore affliction.
.~r, Npc
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NOT ARRESTED.

Last Thursday Sheriff Hayes received dis
patch from Columbus, stating that Al Thur
man, who is charged with being the watch
thief that got in his work at the Fisher board
ing house, was in that town. The sheriff re-
piled to place him under arrest and hold him.
He received a letter last evening stating that
Al had bounced the town before officers could
lay hands upon him
A letter was written to Mr. J. B. Thurman,
the father of Al, and who lives at Columbus,
stating the matter to him. He replied that
be would pay all damages at an early date
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
MAGISTRATES COURT,

Judge Walker heard the case yesterday of
McKinstry VS.. Burnett. The latter had cap
tured COW belonging to the latter, circu-
lating in in his millet. He expressed his IN
tention of holding the same until all damages
were paid, which led to the suit. He was
adiudged right in his course and now he has
brought suit for damages 1t is thought the
case will not come to trial, as the parties con-
cerned are irving to effect a compromise.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

r s. Scott Of the MenuscAh bank was II
the city yesterday and called on the EAGLE
Mr.. SCOTS home is in Peabody
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
TO THE HUNGRY.

Come to the Congregational church any
time today and buy good things with just
little money 1t being rainy night the little
folks did not sell out everything and will
keep open doors all day. Everything very
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Col Stewards new brick business house or
South Main has reached the second story
and is going up rapidly.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Miss Lizzie Dickinson p1:eeipal of the
FIRST ward school arrived yesterday from her
vacation trip east.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Prof F. F, Phillips of Illinois. who was
elected principal of the Second ward school
will arrive this morning.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

G. ". Reilly, mayor of Caldwell spent a
few hours in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Drukker & Hoge have opened up zeal
estate Office at ISL North Main street. They
have a nice Office and large amount Of pro
perty on their bookA
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

The wooden Structure where G. s. Meals
hid formerly issued out ice cream to the
thirsty pilgrim has been torn down.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
O the Editor of the kagIe.

Please announce d. s. Pence, of Wichita
township. candidate for the Office of county
superintendent, subject to the decision OF the
Republican county convention.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Miss Alice Overstreet. of Emporia, newly
elected teacher in the city schools, arrived
yesterday morning.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

All the sign painters in the city are busy
painting banners for the labor uRions that
participate in the celebration next Monday.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

l announce myself as candidate for county
superintendent of school,. subject to the
Republican convention.
j. d. CALDWELL.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

To tho Editor Of the Eagle
l am candidate for clerk of the district
court, subject to the Republican nominating
ID. T, DUNBAR.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Samuel Woodson. proprietor of the Leland
hotel at Caldwell, was in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

On the eighth ballot Randall received ~
and Watt %. and on motion of Mr.. Watt the
nomination was made unanimous.
On motion and vote it was decided that the
business of calling conventions, ETC., be left
with the county central committee. Mr..
Palmer, of Clearwater, extended an invita-
ton for the next convention to assemble at
the city of Clearwater, which was accepted.
Being no further business the convention
adjourned 5. NJ. JOHNS,
Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

J. A. Banghinan. of Baynevnle. was on the
street yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
To the Editor of the t.aY

G. w. C. Jones is a candidate for County
Attorney subject to the decision of the Re
publican county convention to be held IN
Wichita September 4th, 1856.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Quite a number of New kiowa people Wis
tied the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
To 0he Editor of the Eagle

Please announce me candidite for the
office of clerk of the district court. Subject
to the decision of the Republican county con-
vention A. b. WRIGHT.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Mr. George Ordway. vice president OF the
WInfisld Savings Bank. arrived in the city
last evening and win remain three or four
days visiting bis brother. Dr.. L. g. Ordvsy-
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

VT. Buckner will be "a candidate for
probate judge before the Sedgwlck county
Republican convention.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

10 die Editor OF tho kAgIo
Please announce C. H. Luling q candidate
for clerk of district court subject to Republl-
ran convention. doo7om
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70 ne Editor Of the Eagle.

am a candidate for representative Of the
Eghty-fparth district, subject to the decis-
sion Of the Republican oonvsntioa-
A. H. CARfwYRR
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

T,,a Rnseyed Seats viii be sale at the Santa re
Ticket office Prices 15c and 81
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|, the Editor Of the Eagle.

You are authorized to announce thatl VIII
he a candidate for the Office of county attor-
ney subject to the decision of the Republican
county convention. CHAS. dATTON.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Please announce G. ". Steenrod rs can
didate for Representatives, the SSrd District,
a,biect to the decision Of tho people At the
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Wm Hanly and wife are registered at the
fremont
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arIR ARCHERY CLUB SONG AND DANCR.
PROF. GLEASON'S DOG CIRCUS.
And the Punniest Afterpiece ever produced on the
Minstrel stage.
~ Tur IITTIR SLY COON.-O
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

r. P. George, of Sterling, came in yester-
day
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10 the EAiter of the Eagle.

10 the E1lt0r q the Eagle
Please announce me As a candidate before
the Republican convention, for Representa-
tive Of the S4th district.
g RvCuuns
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
To ts,a Rditor of the Eagle.

/ am candidate for reelection to the
Office of county attorney, subject to action of
Republican county convention.
j. NJ BALDERSTON
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
R E M N A N T S
RED FIGURE PRICES.
We have put a
Red = Figure

Price on all Remnants of
Silks, Satins, Velvets, Dress Goods, Domes-
tics, Table Linens, White Goods,
Prints, Lawns, Ginghams, Cheviots, Muslins,
Embroideries Laces, Gloves, Ho-
siery, Underwear, Carpets, and Upholstery.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

First Production Of the
-DRUN-:-MAJOR'S
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D the Editor Of the HAGIK.

Please announce I. II. Randall as n candi-
date for commissioner of the third district,
subject to the decision of the Republican con-
veutiOn MT Goddard
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
To the Editor of the EAGLE.

am a candidate for probate judge subject
subject to the decision of the Republican
county convention.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
To re Rditlr Of the Eagle

Please announce s. w. Balch, Of Waco
township, as . candidate for tho Office of
Commissioner of the Third district subject
to the decision Of the Republican convention
to be held in the city Of Goddard, September
3, 1886.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
To re Edit~r of tho Eagle.

Please announce that will be candidate
for representative of the SD district. sub ject
to the decision Of the convention at Goddard
ON September 3. K h. LAWRENCB.*
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Mrs. A. English and her daughter, Kate.
who have been down rusticating at Gueda
Springs for some weeks, arrived home night
before last, having thoroughly enjoyed the
Springs and their summering
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

AND YOUR OLD FAvORITES
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
Pc the Edjtor Of the EAGLE.

To the Editor OF the Eagle.
Please announce that will be a candidate
before the Republican county convention for
the Office of superintendent of public instruc-
tion b. d. HAMMOND.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

School will open in the Lewis academy
next Monday A number of the rooms viii
be completed today, and everything is ready
for the opening. Quite number have sig
nified their intention to start in at the begin
ming of the session
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

Mrs William Hudson, who with her hus-
band and child were on their way from
Douglas to western Kansas, was taken very
sick with fever on the West side and had to
be moved to the room in the rear OF the liv-
cry stable, where she is now lying in very
critical condition.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
FIRST BALLOT.

Consent was asked to present the name OF
Mr. Pittinger as a candidate, but was voted
down On the third ballot Mr.. Southwlck's
name was withdrawn, and the result was as
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04
CURIOUSLY CAUGHT.

Mr.. AND Mrs. y. HARTELL.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

The new city directory is being pushed 70
completion rapidly and when finished will be
a credit to the city and Mr.. North the com
piler who is bending every energy which he
possesses with his EAGLE corps of assistants
to make it complete.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

The work of driving piles for the street
car bridge is almost completed. The tops Of
the piles are now being sawed of and the
beams for the bridge put in place. On the
west end the boards for the floor are lain.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-04

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