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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The Young Mems Republican club held
a meeting last evening. \ letter from the
Hon. Noble Prentis was read, accepting
the invitation TO address the club and date
10 be determined upon.
The Hon. j. B. johnson and Geo. T. An
thony were also invited TO address the
club at time most convenient for them
selves.
While some routine work was being at
tended to the news of Conkling's death
was received and Mr.. A r. Musseller Of
fered the following resolution, which pas
sed unanimously:
Whereas; the news of the death of ex-
Senator Roscoe Conkling has just been re-
celved 10y this club, and
Whereas; in his death the state of New
York has lost one of its brightest men. aud
the nation one Of its best statesmen, there
fore DE il
Resolved: that the Young Mems Repub-
lican club Of Wichita, Kansas, DO hereby
express Its profound sorrow for the loss Of
one so eminent IN the political history of
our country, and do now adjourn in honor
Of his memory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
CAPTURE OF SUPPOSED THIEVES.

| Yesterday what is thought to be very
| good haul was made by the police. Six
men were arrested, all of whom are be-
! lieved to have been implicated in the
recent thefts that have taken place in the
! city.
| The first arrest was made in the morn
ing by Officer Henry Ebenhack and from
that all the others more or less directly
followed The officer saw young man
whom he had been shadowing for some
time enter the Adams Express company's
Office carrying a seamless bag full of
articles of some kind. He followed him
and took him into custody and at the
same time took possession of the sack
The prisoner was placed in the city prison
and IN the sack were found seven pairs of
new pants and one boys suit, four pairs
OF shoes and one of slippers. All these
articles were new and of a superior quail
lty. The name given by the arrested man
was James Morton: and it is stated that
he has frequently before sent off
similar package, one it is remem
bered went to Wyandotte, Kansas.
The clothes have SO far been examined by
several merchants of the city but have as
vet found no owner; one pair of the shoes
were recognized as having come from the
shoe store of Gardiner e. Bevis.
Later in the afternoon two other men
were arrested on East Douglas avenue by
Officer Ebenhack and Deputy Metcalf, and
also locked up in the cooler. Some cloth
ing and other articles supposed to have
been stolen were taken possession of bv
the sheriff
In the evening about o'clock three men
were arrested in an upstair room of the
brick block at the corner of Fourth ave
nue. and Williams by Officers Fenner,
Wibking and Ebenhack Thos. Lowell
was the name given by
one who said his home
was Waltham, Mass, and that he had
come here a week ago from Denver.
Harry Morgan, a second, claimed that his
home was at Aspen. Jim Blake, was a
third, he is one of the parties who has been
making his home on the Island. All are
young men and all are well dressed. The
officers were spending the time last even
ing looking for others who are supposed to
have been engaged III the business; but
at a late hour had not succeeded in finding
the much wanted individuals
Whether they all comprise one gang of
thieves Is not known at present; but the
officers are inclined to the opinion that
the last three are not in with those captur-
ed IN The earlier part of the day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
FIGURING ON A SYSTEM,

Engineer Herring spent yesterday fore
noon with the city engineer in his Office
looking over the various surveys made for
sewer plans. In the afternoon party con-
sisting Of Mayor Allen, City Engineer
Mulvey, Geo. L. Rouse, Judge Little, Geo.
w. Clement and Councilmen Glaze, Pratt
and Buckridge accompanied Mr.. Herring
in drive over the city. They first went
to the south part of the city, examining
the Topeka avenue sewer and Washington
avenue, the proposed location of the Rose
water & Christie main sewer main. They
went north to the mill race giving Mr.
Herring chance to take in the Little
River and Chisholm creek The party
spent some hours taking in the city.
Mr.. Herring Will give the question some
time yet before giving an opinion. He may
be ready by tomorrow TO meet the joint
committee and give the result of his in
vestigation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
TOOK A TUMBLE.

Last evening while IL was raining the
brick top 10 the one story shanty on North
Main street, occupied by Swab & CLOSER
and Frank Cooper. took a tumble over
onto the sidewalk. No one happened 10
be exactly in the way. One fellow near by
received bad scare. The mass of brick
would certainly have killed all who could
have been reached by il. Ii was quite for
tunate that no one was hurt
There seems 10 be but one reasona bic
cause for the tumble. being that the
rlckety old wall was cut of plumb with
the leaning majority over the street The
affair created considerable comment last
evening, some thinking that some power
in tie city should give such dead falls at
tention for the public safety ard apprise
the owners OF the defect il they are not
able to see it themselves.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
BUILDERS EXCHANGE.

The Builders Exchange, an organiza-
ton composed of the principal contractors,
builders and material men of Wichita,
met in the board of trade hall at D. ~
yesterday.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
Motion made and carried that copies of
the constitution, rules and regulations
aud bylaws be printed and copies dis
tributed among members, and that the
adoption of said rules, etc, be considered
at some future meeting.
Motion made and carried that the presi-
dent appoint a committee of three to pro
cure suitable rooms for the use of the ex-
change. President appointed Messrs::
Stem. Wood and Hockham.
1t was decided 10 meet the cath of this
month at room Clement block.
1t was decided that at the next meeting
of the exchange permanent officers be
elected TO hold Office till January l, 1889,
or till their successors be appointed.
After vote of thanks to the officers of
the board of trade for their courtesy the
meeting adjourned.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
AT THE FAIR GROUNDS TO-DAY.
shooting TournAment-State Championship
Medal Contest, Williams VS.. Rrown-Trot-
ting and Bicycle Races.

The Blue Rock tournament will begin at
the fair grounds ON South Water street
this morning at 8 o'clock and continue
through the day. Several visitors from
adjoining towns are expected and fine
days sport is anticipated. One of the
main features of the day is the contest be-
tween e. T. Brown and w. c.. Williams
both Of Wichita, for the diamond badge
representing the championship Of the state
of Kansas. This event takes place at 2 p.
m. and will consist of 100 birds per man,
Wichita gun club rules.
fine whip will be given the Wichita
gent making the best time over the new
track. driving his own horse This event
will take place at p. m, after which Mr..
Jos. Henly will ride to establish ten mile
record for bicycling in the state of Kansas.
Street cars from any part of the city TO
the grounds. Admission to all % cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
PERSONALS.
Gus Hoffstadt is on the sick list.

Gus Hoffstadt is on the sick list.
Lewis Moore, Chicago, is in the city.
L. Erwin, of Chicago, arrived yesterday
w. B. Couch arrived from St. Louis yes
terday.
Mrs AL Bullock was up from Anthony
yesterday.
id. Lucas was over from Columbus
yesterday.
w A Dumars, st. Joseph, is stopping
N Wichita.
f. f. King and Geo. j. Collie, ST. Louis,
are in the city.
p A Burlington, Cleveland, was among
yesterdays arrivals,
Levi Bowers and wife were yesterday
up from Wellington.
w. J. Connolly, Dubuque, Iewa, was
among yesterdays arrivals.
Chas. Slough, of the Carey, goes to Kan
sas City on business today.
Alexis Kodolitich, Marlbourgh ranch,
was among yesterdays arrivals.
Lewis Myers, of the Reliance cigar
factory, was in the city yesterday.
James Shirley, of Prescott, Arizona
territory, is looking over the city.
Tom Mclean, travelling passenger agent
of the Chicago 81 Alton, is in the city.
S r. Cover, A. S. Dukerser, Tom Bur
ris of Springfield, Mo-, are in the city
Mr. A Cannon, of Cannon & Co, is in
Galveston looking after business interests
w S. Hughes, of Wichita, leaves today
over the Missouri Pacific for Dunkirk, \
T.
w c. Melvill, who talks Frisco to the
travelling public will be in the city day
or two.
Mr.. a. r Robinson, representing a
Cincinnati clothing house, is in the city
calling on friends.
Chas Ballou, of the Occidental, went
over to Fit Scott to visit friends yesterday
and will be gone several days
John Humphrey, druggist formerly in
the employ of Hulinger Brothers. leaves
for Beavenworth today where he will make
ms home.
Mr.. Powell, of the Colwich Courier,
came in from Colwich last evening He
made all the distance except three miles
on his bicycle.
William Quinnel, who has for come time
been quite sick at his home on South
Fourth, is now very much improved and
expects soon to be out attending to his
business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
INCORRECT.

1t will be remembered that last Satur-
day couple of gentlemen from the south
west part of the city reported to the county
commissioners that there were about
thirty cases of small pox in Erie township
and called on the board for assistance
The board sent County Physician Rentz,
DIR. Durand to investigate the matter
They found that there is at present two
cases of veroiloid and no small pox. Sew
eral weeks ago it appeared in the town
ship and the result had been six cases of
small pOx and the same number of
veroiloid. There was no cause for alarm
and no need of help and it is inferred that
the two gentlemen visiting the COM
missioners were somewhat excited over
nothing
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
CENTEKS ON WICHITA.

t. c. Thompson, Of Cicago, is in the city
on his second prospecting tour in Kansas.
Il was here little over a year ago." he
said, land spent some days here. Now,
don't want to be set down with that ever
present class who are constantly saying, 4
told you so, but | do want to say that
when l was here | saw enough things
favorable TO Wichita to cause me 20 believe
that it will sure be the largest city of Kan
sas. Of course everyone knows that some
where out here there will be great CITY,
and just the same number admit that
the city part of il belongs to
Wichita, I tell you it is a fact that in our
city as in the east, if a man says he is
from Kansas or has ever been in Kansas he
is Immediately asked if he has been in
Wichita Wichita and Kansas seem to go
along together and occasionally some fell
low well versed in the proportions and i'm
portance of Wichita viii want TO know
the name of the capitol city. When
man considers Kansas financially as from
a business standpoint he always brings in
Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

The Odd Fellows of this city are making
quite extensive preparations for the OBJ
servance of the 69th anniversary of the or
der in America on April 70, and the enter
tainment of their brethren from the sur
rounding towns. Eminent speakers have
been secured and the exercises at G.. A r.
hall in the afternoon promise to bea liter
airy and musical treat The general pub
lie is cordially invited to attend
The Daughters of Rebekah give grand
ball at the same hall in the evening. Good
music will be had and the committee are
making every effort to make the occasion
an enjoyable one.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
AMCSEMENTS.
n1CKFNs's son.


From the Cleveland Leader, November -. 81.
Ii hackneyed expression may be for
given, it can be said with all truthfulness
that the audience greeting Charles Dick
ems, Jr.. at music hall last evening made
up in enthusiasm any qualities that may
hade been lacking in its dimensions. II
was not a small audience by any means
The balcony was filed and fifty or sixty
rows Of chairs down stairs were occupied
An audience Of 1850 seems very small
when scattered through the immense
building. Mr. Dickens read the first FIVE
chapters of his fathers story Of David
Copperteld ard generous extracts from
Tom Sawyer. His hearers, at first inclined
10 GOODNESS, gradually grew into sympathy
with the reader, and long before
the last lines were spoken realized that
they were listening 10 an elocutionist OF
merit, and one whose conception OF the
subtle wit and pathos Of Dickens writings
was wildly conveyed 10 the audience He
kept his hearers oonvulsed with laughter.
even in some of the passages which the
general reader might consider common
place. when compared with the descriptive
paragraphs preceding snd following them
Mr. Dickens NAV possess elocutionary
faults, but they are overwhelmed bv MS
general abilities, his clearness and vivid
ness Of expression, his clever nimicry, and
his graceful gestures
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
santa FR Route.

Colorado and L tai excursion rates. CON-
mencing April lst. 1sos and Continuing
sale until September 3oth, l55s, unless 9th
erwlse advised. the Atchison, Topeka *
Santa Fe railroads Will sell tickets 70 the
following summer resorts, VIZ Denver,
Colorado Springs. Pueblo and Trinidad FOR
IS round TIP. Salt Lake and Ogden Ss5 ~
round trip, tickets good for three months
from date Of sale with liEni, OF thirty
days going and returning with stop-over
privileges The Santa Pc Is The ouly line
having morning and night trains 20 these
points, also the only stone ballast line b.
tween Wichita and Denver. Irs bridges
are AL iron and stoEg, making L The
su3octhest. safest and most comfortable
route % the west, besides saving from eight
10 ten hours n tir. FIR further iuko--
nation about side trip. etc, call a. Mon
depot, Oak street and Do1ziss avenue sta
ton W. ID MTgpocE,
u20 Paa5socsr AGA.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL SOCIETY.

The twentieth annual convention of the
Homeopathic Medical society of the state
of Kansas, Will take place at Wichita,
May ? and 8, with headquarters and place
of meeting at the Carey hotel. The first
session convenes at 10 o'clock. May , An
interesting program of exercises, includ-
ing papers and addresses by leading
homeopathic physicians in the state has
been arranged. 1t is believed that this
meeting VIII eclipse all previous ones in
number Of attendants as well as profitable
practical matter brought before the
society. The whole science OF medicine,
with homeopathy as the leader in thera-
puties, will be gone over. The summaries
of the ohairmen on the progress, invention
and discoveries in their respective bureau
during the past year will form new and
interesting feature OF the convention.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
A EALSE ALARM.

Last evening the fire alarm was turned
in from the corner Of Tenth street and
Fourth avenue. The boys of No.
answered promptly but found no fire. The
alarm was turned in by Mr.. Glaze who saw
the reflection of the sun upon highly
polished weather rane and the smoke arts
ing from the chimney of a small house just
back of it. These things had to him SO
much the appearance of a destructive con-
fiagration that he notified the fire depart
ment. The laddies of No. were kept hard
at work for long time cleaning up their
engine and cart and say that the new
councilman owes them a box of cigars for
the trouble he caused them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
ICE CREAM FESTIVAL.

To be held at the hall on the corner OF
Second and Fourth avenues, Thursday
evening, April 10, for the benefit of st.
Frances Hospital Music by ST. Joseph's
band; also music by Professor Beach.
Tableaus and singing.
Two popular young ladies are candidates
for beautiful gold ring, Miss Josie Stat
ford and Miss Mamie Byrnes.
All are cordially invited.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
TR.ANPS

Yesterday Officers Riggs and Smith
charged upon a gang of tramps who were
in box car on the Missouri Pacific near
the corner of Walnut and Pearl, West
Side. Six men were found, as measly and
dirty gang as ever was stirred up, and
was brought over to the city cooler. 1t is
claimed that these are the parties who
have been stealing chickens and boarding
upon the people of the West Side for some
time past. They were invited to leave the
city and promised to do SO without any
further persuasion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
RECOVERED,

Mr.. II. H. Ernest some time ago had
bicycle stolen from his office here in the
city. At the time he could get no clue to
either the thief or the whereabouts or the
machine. A few days ago. however, he
learned that it was near Oakvile and go
ing there yesterday found the stolen prop
erty and returned with it TO Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
THE COCRTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

| State VS.. Tozier was on trial YESTERDAY
before Judge Reed. The case was given Il
the jury about O'Clock and failing Il
make any return at the hour for adjourn
ment of court they were instructed 10 re
turn sealed verdict At late hour thel
! had failed TO agree upon their verdict II
| the case.
| PROBATE COURT.
| Sale of the Wolf minors estate was yes
| terday made to the probate court.
| Information was fled as TO the insanit!
| of Mary B. Newton.
Claims were allowed against the H. O.
Burleigh estate
! Fannie NJ Hobbs was yesterday ap
pointed guardian of the estate of james
| II. Hobbs, minor; bond fled and letters
| issued
Marriage license was yesterday issued to
the following persons:
Z. H. Walter. Cheney. and Elise LATTER,
Studgate, Germany; Charles l. kendle
and Lydia H. Miller. both of Wichita;
Walter Terry and Emma Fritz, also both
of this city.
The first named couple, Mr.. T. H.
Walter and Miss Elise Loffier were
united in marriage by Judge Thomas.
POLICE COURT.
Pat Hamilton and W Davis were the
only ones to appear before Judge Dixon
yesterday forenoon The first was ac-
cused of being drunk and the latter OF
vagrancy; the usual fines were collected
from both. In the afternoon party Ct
Migrants of the deepest dye appeared be
fore his honor and We're asked TO leave the
city.
JUSTICE COURT.
Robert Mason Adams, the man arrested
by Mr.. Wider at the Burton car works for
attempted burglary, was yesterday
brought before Justice Walker. At his
preliminary examination he was bound
over in the sum of $500 to answer TO the
charge of an attempted burglary.
Jack Gilbert and Henry Timmermeyer,
the two iointists recently taken on North
Market, were too, given a hearing and dis
missed.
William Jackson, charged with stealing
a valise, was given a trial and dismissed
he having proved that he was out OF the
city when the ofIense alleged against him
was committed.
Justice Barrett spent the day in the trial
of civil cases, disposing of the usual num-
ber In the afternoon jury trial, Pintard
and Johnson VS. Morris, was up for adjud-
ication.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
DEATH TO THE CHINCH BUGS.

A farmer who was in the city last night
said there was great rejoicing throughout
the rural districts. The rain, he believed,
would not only be of great benefit in fur
nishing moisture for the ground, but at
the same time would kill all the chinch
bugs. Everything, he believed, pointed TO
very large crops.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
DON'T BE ALARMED,

A lady at Fairbury Illinois, writes Mr.
P. V. Healy inquiring about certain lies
started on Wichita She Is inclined to
think the article string Of lies but to be
sure she is correct she writes for informa-
ton. No, no, dear lady, don't be alarmed
about Wicnita's values and business being
on the decline.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

A committee of the firemen. composed
of Chief Walden, Fred Bruhn of No. and
Al. Brunnell of No. l, are at present solic-
iting donations from the merchants to
assist in entertaining the visiting firemen
to the tournament during the fair. They
are meeting with very good success.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

1t was reported last evening around the
court house that one of the attorneys that
day had failed TO make the speech he de
sired and he attributed the failure to a
misunderstanding with Donnelly about a
glass of wine just before he WAS to com
mence
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

The Salesmen's Mutual Protective asso
citation will give a literary and musical
entertainment at the Sons of Herman
hall tonight An interesting program has
been arranged and pleasant and enjoy
BILE time is anticipated.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

The whiskey men are one by one leaving
the county Jail; their time of sentence
having expired or they have gained their
freedom from some other canse. Col
Eldridge stated that he alone remains
there as a representative of that class.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

There will be meeting of the stOckhold
ers of The Wichita Soap Manufacturing
Co at their Office Wednesday, April 18TH
at 10 o'clock a. IN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The board of directors of the Ladies
Benevolent Home and Hospital will hold
its regular semi-monthly meeting this
"wednesday afternoon at O'Clock. a
full attendance is hoped for.
Mrs. j, II. BLACK, Secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

Cash Henderson claims that when he
wants music according TO the finest pat
tern he just winds up brass curry comb
cylindar and turns it loose. Heis making
arrangements to issue challenge TO all
musicians and musical organizations in
the state for a contest. He has his music
ability on exhibition on ali days except
when il is rainy, when the profits in the
trade would be paralyzed by the wear on
the wheels.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
READY AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE.
A New and Important Book for Kansas
Lawyers.

kansas Pleading and Practice in Civil
Cases." with forms. by Irwin Taylor, of
the Topeka bar, author of ''Brief-Digest, :"
pages, Sc net. Sent postpaid on receipt Of
price. The WICHITA EAGLE,
Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

4 very serious looking crowd, consisting
Of Hon Kos Harris, NJ W. Levy, Esq
Capt W. \. Thomas, Major Neideriander,
President Oliver. Superintendent Harding
and Col Murdoch pulled out On the
o'clock Missouri Pacific yesterday after
noon. for the west. There Is scheme,
without doubt, but enquiry az the board
of trade rooms, was met with only know
ing looks and far away talk 1scut nrsi
interests and connecting links
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18
MARRIED..

Judge Thomas yesterday united in mar
rage at the parlors of the probate court
Mr.. E. H. Walter, of Cheney, and Miss
Elise Laffier of Stuttgart, Germany.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

Mr.. Carver has commenced the founda-
ton for a three story 50Xl0O brick business
block TO be erected on Chicago avenue lust
east of Sycamore street.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

The Kansas Steam Laundry has put
upon the road a new wagon, one of the
most elegant and complete for its purpose
in the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

Dumont & Hayward, architects, have
completed plans for a residence for Ar
Arthur Allen 70 be erected On the corner
Central and Topeka. Contractors are
now figuring on plans. Il viii be ten
room residence, costing $4,000. Mr.. Allen
Will commence work on i in few days.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-18

Two OF the leading retail houses in the
city are having wagons made costing be
tween $500 and 800 each. They say they
will be the finest delivery wagons in
kansas