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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
Simison, Glaze and Stone in the af1irma-
tive and the Others in the negative.

Simison, Glaze and Stone in the affirma-
tive and the others in the negative.
English withdrew his calaboose extern
sion, saying it would cost $500 instead OF
$500 In short time an entirely new and
larger building would be constructed.
The clerk was instructed TO get prices OF
Herculuse hose, as it was reported one
thousand feet is needed by the hose COM
panies.
DR.. NJ. D. McClees, city physician, sub
mitted report of benevolent institution.
Mr.. Healy stated that he had observed
that most of the sickness in the city has
been in vicinities where well water is used
and in most cases from shallow wells. lie
thought some action should be taken TO
COMPEL deep wells put down or make
some arrangements with water company
to reduce the price of water and condemn
wells and make people use water furnished
by water company.
Buckridge moved clerk advertise Tor
bids to do scavenger work for the city next
year, with Downing as second. Motion
carried.
An ordinance regulating license tax
was read and adopted with Buckeridge
and johnson voting in the negative.
The council was invited to attend re-
ception of Rev. Hennessy on Wednesday
evening. The invitation on motion by
johnson was accepted.
An electric light was asked on the corn
er of Williams and Main street, and an
other on Main and English. The request
was granted by moving the light at corner
of Water and English and the light on
Douglas between Ellis and Fannie
At this point of the session it was 11;17
council chamber time and Buckeridge
wanted to adjourn after appro-
nriation ordinance when the
mayor stated all business would
have been completed if Buckeridge and
Healy had not been SO talkative and con-
sumed so much time.
Pratt moved an electric light be removed
from city park to Second and Mead An
amendment defeated the motion. This
was the friction primer for regular pan
demonium over the light question. A
number of motions were made for moving
lights, each ward trying TO rob the others,
but two councilmen in neither case seemed
to have more strength than the other
eight. The hurry burly seemed 10 be
an entertainment Of much spirit
and he'd the lobby spell bound
The excitement seemed to be
fed largely by one or two who seemed extra
jubilant Finally it was decided to dis
continue all further efforts TO deal with
the light question
A petition was read asking curb and
guttering on east side of Main from Doug
las to English. The prayers Of the petition
were granted.
Bids for feed of fire department horses
were opened, and J. W. Hawn awarded
the contract.
Hill & Bell were awarded the contract
for paving at west end of Douglas avenue
bridge
Bills amounting to s6,005 were read, in
Guiding expenses of councilmen 10 Topeka
Healy, who did not go, moved to exclude
expanse bills
Downing said when he went off on
spree he paid his own expenses, and
thought all who went this time should do
the same.
The vote showed Healy, Downing and
Buckridge against allowing expenses
After the fun was over Healy said 1t was
righr for the city to pay bills
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

One Of the largest and successful real
estate owners In southwest Kansas. q man
of unusual gool judgment. Il buying land
in southwestern Kansas on Che presump-
ton that Oklahoma viii soon D. open lie
thinks land Is cheaper now in Kansas than
il viii ever BE- again, for the reason thai
the opening Of the new territory VIII cause
the tide Of emigration 20 the southwest
and the moneyed class Of farmers In great
numbers viii sop ia Kansas after arriving
here and seeing the country, while scorrs
Of them viii return 20 Kansas after guing
into Oklahoma and bay farms. 'lhese are
some Of the reasons he f. giving for buying
out farmers who have the Oklahoma Fever
and want 20 sell out.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
THE BISHOP OF WICHITA.

Bishop Hennessy Is expected TO arrive IN
Wichita by the Frisco tomorrow, Wednes-
day, AT p. N. The public reception will
be held in the evening az the hall over the
Catholic school, corner Of Fourth and
Second. The public IS most cordially IN
vited 70 assist in welcoming 20 the city
this distinguished divine, il is, however,
kindly asked that children be not brought
10 the reception as the hall viii without
doubt be very much crowded.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
THE Tu1RTY-rHIRp ANNIVERSARY.

A very pleasant wedding anniversary was
that celebrated Sunday By Mr.. and Mrs
G. I. Blood at their home seven miles
south of the city. Ii was in comnlenorz-
ton of the thirty-two years OF married
bliss that they had spent together. There
were present from the city, Mr.. and Mrs
!. /. Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. George Par
ham and the sons. Edward. Everett and
George Blood. Quite a number Of very
elegant presents were given them BY their
friends and relatives
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
A BAD FALL.
Workman Falls Headlong into a Sewer and Is
Injured.
Financial Secretary,

An accident attended with probably IA
tai consequences secured on the sewer
yesterday afternoon about p n. One OF
the mortar carriers, VIM. kirkner. Ger
man. while carrying a pail OF mortar IN
each hand tripped on piece OF board,
which plunged him helpless, beadlong
from the bank to the arch beneath, dis
lance of or 10 feet alighting on his head
and shoulders IN his descent he struck
Mr. Thomas Nolan, one Of the bricklayers,
breaking his fall otherwise the unfortu-
nate mans neck would certainly have
been broken His injuries are of an inter
nal nature. which, with his vertebrea he
ing affected, and confused head the poor
man will have hard time 10 survive. DR..
Brandon was quickly called and gave the
sufferer what relief the case admitted Of.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
Tup DEW DROPS.

Tie Dew Drop SereuadinS club viii
Wednesday night furnish music for the
Dodge Avenue u f. church Last Friday
night they were up 20 Paramount church
This IS becoming a very popular organiZ2-
tion and their music : very highly apPre-
oiated. The club i composed Of Messrs.
L c Davies. C. Z. Petty. r c. Sweet,
". :. Fouts. II. c. Dunbar, H A. Shep-
pard aud s. skinner
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
LATCH STRING OFT.

The EAGLES latch string Is QUITO the
farmers. and they are cordially invited 70
90 through and take look at the largest
and most complete printing, publishing
aud blank book making establishment n
the greatest city CT the greatest state II
The United States
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

An invitation has been sent out 20 AL
members of the Loyal Legion O. attend the
organization OF the order ia lnsiiana at In
dianapolis on the 18th inst EAPresideut
Hayes, President-elect Harrison aHd many
other distinguished gentlemen viii - Ia
ATTENDANCE. Il y Thought Col HalloweIl,
Gen Myers and Col Stewart Of this city
will attend
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
Union TEACHERS MEETING AT OLIYET
CHURCH.

The Sunday school teachers, workers and
friends will hold their second session for
the study of the lesson tonight, at 7:30, at
the Olivet church. On South Topeka and
Orrne streets. The very attractive and
profitable exposition Of the lesson last week
by the conductor, Prof. Kemp, iusures Us
Of an instructive session this evening All
of the teachers. officers and others inter-
ested in next weeks lesson are cordially
invited TO this union meeting. The union
is for the purpose OF aiding all teachers 90
wisely instruct their classes, and We hope
thew viii avail themselves Of this oppor-
tunitv. Prof Kemp. OF Wichita Cniyer-
sity. will lead tonight.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Sunday afternoon "a ~ Littell was dr.v-
ing Up Market street his horse became
frightened and backing the buggy into he
gutter upset il, throwing him out. Oficsr
Ireland. who was UPON the rear Of the
motor car. Ieaped OF and caught the run
.--a- animal
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

DR.. Purdue. assisted By Drs- Rsntz- &o-
Gees and Shastid. zrnput2.ed tie index
finger OF the left hand % James o Brlen, =
car coupler q the Santa Re railroad q;
TIE Wozaen's Benevolsn' Home AID Hos
pital this morning. Tie finger was very
badly crushed and & sras to1ad trsFsossl bic
% save :.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

4 uau last night tod officer Harmon
that be had seen q man hsndcuhsd walk
ing down South Fourth avenue TIE Of
fcer telephoned 20 the jail and city prison
inauiring IL any prisoner had escaped. bat
was informed n reply thai they kne~ q
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
ANNOUNCEMENT

MODERN wooOMEN or AMERICA.
Camp No $50 VIII meet tonight IN reg'l-
lar session IN hall over IL, y Market
street All officers are urgently requested
TO be present J. D. Van NUTS,
"a. FIEDLER. Cierd Head Consul
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
JUSTICE COURT.

Ar Justice Barret's. A Peavett, cap
tured by McMahan, the man accused Of
obtaining the signature of Col. j. r. Tay-
lor to a warranty deed through false pre-
lenses, was brought in for hearing yester-
day. Being unable to furnish the required
bond he was remanded to jail.
a warrant was issued from Justice
Walkers for the arrest of Mexican John"
He is charged by Joe Calico witha murder
Gus assault with knife. He too was sent
m iail in default Of bail
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
Superintendents and Principals OF Common
CITY aud Graded schools.

Just completed and FOR sale at this Office
"Record of Teachers Ability for use by
superintendent and principals. Can be
used in any city. The book is Of conven-
ient size to carry in the pocket. Bound in
cloth. 5Ocents; Flexible Back, SL00 Sent
by mail to any address upon receipt OF "A
gents for cloth and $l.O7 for flexible bind
ing. Orders by mail Will receive prompt
attention. Address
The WICHITA EAGLE,
IF Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
The COURTS.
POLICE COURT.


Yesterday was another very busy day in
the police court, there being up before his
honor IN all fifteen accused.
John Farris was arrested upon war
rant charging him with carrying con-
cealed weapons. Ii appeared in the
evidence that he had drawn knife upon
a young man whom he believed had been
deceiving him by not turning IN the proper
amount to him for sales of hot tomalas
that he had given him to sell. lie was
fined s., aud in the afternoon was taken
in charge by the county upon a warrant
issuing from Justice Walkers court.
Two petty thieves came into court, W.
W. Jones and John Dooling. The former
had stolen some baby's hannels from
Munson q Mcnamara Saturday evening
while intoxicated. He was fined -, and
execution of his sentence was suspended
for few days.
a. Kaufman, drunk, turned into the
city treasury s..
Jack French, another drunk, was COM
mitted to the city prison.
Charles Wilson and Miller Woodson
were found guilty OF gambling and fined
So Wilson paid 81, and promising the
REMAINDER III Il lew UdsS - ASAtf'SCtA.
Woodson was taken into the employ Of the
city and given jo6 upon the stone pile.
Harry Shulls offense was keeping q
gambling house, and for this he paid S,5.
Samuel johnson was a whisky yagrant
who was caught and called upon TO pay
the usual 81.
lIoIlie Hughes, Alice Baxter, Birdie
Day and Lulu Burtes turned in S66.
Bob Phillips had whipped somebody,
AMI paid 50 upon the charge Of assault
and battery.
John May turned in S on a back fine.
PROBATE COURT.
Bond fled and letters of guardianship
issued TO J. ". Sites on the estate OF
Chester Hit, insane.
Proceedings were yesterday held in aid
of execution in Albaugh VS.. Schultz; the
defendant refusing TO answer certain
questions was committed TO Jail.
Insley citation to file inventory issued
yesterday.
DISTRICT COURT.
David Hays vs.. I. Settle ct al dismissed
at cost of plaintiff
Fechheimer VS. the Wichita s. Western
was yesterday afternoon given to the jury
hut at late hour last night they had not
yet succeeded in reaching a verdict.
Mary Paige yesterday filed a petition Of
divorce from Emanuel Paige. The parties
were married at Page county, Virginia.
January 1st. ISIS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

All members ara requested 10 meet on
Tuesday evening (which Is the regular
monthly meeting At : % o'clock All can
didates viii report before o'clock By
order z ALLEN HALD, L l. "
c T. NAETIy. Recorder
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

A number OF citizens were NlbPeoned
to Independence yesterday TO appear ia
some case in which one =. -. Cole j. de-
PENDANT Not a man has ever heard OF j.
VI. Cole and they departed last night look
Ing As though some one had PINT up a iob
on them. Judge SlGsS. Judge Campbell
Aba Wright and the editor Of the EAGLE
constituted the crowd The editor OF the
EAGLE remarked that 10 looked like a
scheme 10 cheat him out Of the corn con
yentf9u
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

The great Burton car plan; and the
great Dold packing plant are lighted b
electric syscerns Of their OWL. and th'
brilliancy Of these places hT rightVverJ
attractive.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Everybody < invited to attend The social
20 be given this evening by The Wes- side
W. c. T. L. n their rooms II the Pal2ce
block. Preparations arr making IN reTaE1er
II nleasanr for Ill
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Any one wishing addresses or gold or
silver lettering of any kind putup books
for holiday presents can have it done in
the EAGLE building.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Mr. George r Goats, OF Chicago, i a.
tending 70 business u tie city. and also
visiting his brosher-sa-law. Ar. VIM EAs-
sell His basiesss places him II az The
leading cities IN the country, AID be SENS
20 think Wichita IN the booming west Is
In the lead
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

There is = gang Of counterfeiteTs who
have for several days been working
the city. They have, however. been run
out Of tho city by the detectives
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

The Ladies Missionary society q EraPo-
ria avenue BapsIst church. VIII give 50
csaI al their church corner Of ETnporla ave
nue. and Four<h street, ca Wednesday
evening. az 80 Admission fire, eouse
fs-irzr xour childrvn
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Col. J. r. HalloweII LEFT last evening FOR
Kansas City. where ne viii spend today
looking after business matters, reaching
home tomorrow morning
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
CHAUTAUQUA MEETING.

The Chautauqua society, 'Socratic,'
met last evening at the VI. L. church with
a tair attendance. Responses 10 roll call
were prompt and much interest was dis
played throughout the meeting.
The following program was given
Roll cail.........--..-....- Response
Facts about Heroditus. -..--.... -.-.---
Current events. Miss Brysou
Hjsrory. Miss Bernice kvans
literature James Bourgette
Review Miss Sadie Guthrie
Chautauqua work-Indians Of the
United states. Miss Mason
Conjunction of Jop and Venus.
.............. Mss Dougberty
Pronunciation Miss Belle Slower
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Hyde & Humble, among their late pres
ents for the public. have received small
book said 10 contain some invaluable dry
prescriptions"
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Edward Hyde. one Of the pupils at Lew
is academy. met with quite painful acct
dent yesterday. In playing pull away du-
riyg the moon recess, he stumbled on
another by and fell, breaking his left arm
lust below the shoulder. The doctor says
he will have TO keep quiet for several
Weaks
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Sunday evening. 10y a runaway horse.
man was thrown out OF his buggy near the
Maple street bridge and quite badly in
jured-
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT TO DIR. A. /.
HOBBS.


At the PRAYER meeting at the Central
Christian church last Thursday evening
a committee was appointed to draft reso-
lutions regarding the departure OF our
pastor, DR.. 4. l. Hobbs.
In compliance with the above, the COM
mittee submit the following:
Whereas, Our pastor, DR.. a. l. Hobbs,
has received a call from the church at
Denver, and, on account of i'll health, has
accepted the same. believing that the new
field of labor Will be beneficial TO his
health. and =
Whereas, We all realize that none but
p selfish interest can prompt Us 20 wish
him TO remain when the new field offers
him hope of better health, therefore
Resolved, That we accept the resIgna-
ton which sewers our relations as pastor
and people with feelings OF regret, and
Resolved, That the year and four
months of faithful service rendered by
him TO this church and community have
been greatly blessed in the building up
oar faith and knowledge OF the Scriptures
by his powerful logic AID eloquence as a
preacher of the gospel, and further
Resolved, That in parting, our kindest
wishes will ever attend him, and that we
recommend him to the church TO which he
is 70 minister as one worthy their full con-
fiGence and highest esteem
7 7, d 4: SEs.lsnEH"F' Com.
W. \. WRIGHT,
The above was read to the con gregation
on Sunday morning and adopted by an
unanimous vote.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
AHAPPY FATHER.

A week or two since the EAGLE made
mention of the fact that Mr.. Gideon
Bentley, of Arcade, \. Y, was paying his
sons, Hon. O. H. Bentley and J. c. Bent
lev, Esq. of this city, a visit. Those who
have met Elder Bentley have no doubt
been surprised that so young looking, hale
and vigorous gentleman should be the
father of the gentlemen named. But Sun
day was his birthday and he was at the
home:of J. C. Bentley, 1925 North Market.
In the morning he was handed a magnifi-
cent gold headed ebony cane with the fol-
lowing note:
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Councilmen Blckridge and Pratt and
City Attorney Dyer leave for Topeka To-
night on city business
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

z NcIzla, q Chicago. SUCCESSOR Of W
z. Copeland a. frsiSnt azsn; q the kocE
Island II lie city arrived yesterday and
viii coume1cs WORK Immediately. Gr.
Nolan cones from the Chicago os<scs q
lie company. ". copeiza4. who has
beea quite successful n lis Business vii
SOFA comnenes work n Azothe- position
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
ATUoMF, Dec. g, lSSS,

Dear Father:-Ou behalf Of myself and family. !
present YOU this gold headed ebony staff slight
token OF our love and esteem; and, you have
thoughts and footsteps during our youthful and
weakly years upon the silver hillside OF fruitful
career By this token would liken its top and
as 10 ycur character-golden and with snInn ns
MARKETS ebhny straightness as TO your lntegrit5
and solid probity and its solid base and ferrue as
to your goodness OF heart and religious faith Take
IT, and it, and in its support. know that we JON
with foudess wishes for many bappy re urns OF tins
your anniversary. Your Son. J. c. BENTLEY.
Mr. Bentley, the elder. in his call yester-
day, had much to say for this great valley
and its metropolis. He said he had estl-
mated as the field of all Others
for the youth and energy
of the old states and that it even impaired
a Youthful feeling to One of his age.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

Excursionists while in the city today
must not forget the EAGLE Office in their
rounds of sight seeing. The EAGLE takes
delight in receiving calls from their many
friends and patrons in our neighboriug
cities
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

The directory OF the board OF trade held
a meeting yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

TE;s looks ike business Dold & sea-
made their f-ss delivery q lard today
from their Wichita plant 70 the wichita
Cracker company. TIE lard uss-d 5T this
eocpany Is Of aay extra quality and ]. = a
satisfaction 70 obtain tie zrticss here in
CIR own city. laid dgwn With no freight 20
nay
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

w. +. Conklin. travelling freight agent
of the Rock Island, was in Inc city yester-
da-
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

The all absorbing question Is, has our
gentle friend Jay @. got there.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

An excursion train from Caldwell, Wei
'iugton and intermediate points along the
line of the Rock Islaud win come in the
,ity between and 10 a. m today
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

The above was read to the congregation
on Sunday morning and adopted by az
unanimous vote.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11

100 Doses One Dollar.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-11
ErRr TIIIs MnRNING-

ONLY TWO DOORS WEST OF MAIN ST, ON DOUGLAS AVE
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1888-08-10
Tennessee Claflin and Victoria
WoodhnII.

Says q London letter: 1.-TWO wom-
en-, past the flush Of youth, with rath-
er hard faces and none Of the round
ness OF limb Distinguishing tee mature
British matron. were carefully laying
aside elegant wraps. Those wraps
disclosed fulI-dress ~toilets-one, Of the
lovliest black thread lace over black
silk, and on the lady's throat strings
Of massive pearls, and round the head
fourteen rows like a crown, and her
long black gloves were embroidered
with seed pearls on the back and
edged ct the top with d row of larae
irregular-shaped pearls. The other
lady, a triHe younger, wore rose.ptnk
crepe, with a huge bouquet otstephan-
otis and Rardenias that perfumed tbs
room. My friend exclaimed as tlss
beauty Of the flowers lying on a tab6s
as she entered, and the rose-pink Is
dy, with surprising good-nature, tors
of a big section and said: PIN them
on your black dress; they will look so
we'll. They came from my sister hot
house. Americans are always crazy
about them when they get here. There
aren't any to speak of in Che States
Then turning TO the other she said.
Come or, Vic; hubby viii be tire& .oi
waiting WAS therssaf female Yietor-
Jar asked my friend other Auttering re
publican form Of heart. She followed
after to the doOr,and met her esc0rtfn'
thelobby. This escort was Harry Sar.
gent, the New York Theatrical ayant
courier, and no Knows everybody.
Who are they2 Is it possible you
don't know7 Victoria Woodruff ana
her sister, Tennis CaHin-married is
some kind of British lorda-are fine
ladies atthis time The old mother
Of those women fifteen years ago told
the writer that she ssee wisons-con&
tinually see wisons-wikh Victoria q.
riding IN a coach drawed BY white
horses, an, she crowned and bowin'
TO the crowds q folIeesn'.s These sur
prising visions have had partial fulfill.
ment. It's q marvellous chance from
a twenty-doliar-a-month5 fat ia
Eleventh Street. New York, 60 s. fam.
lily estate and q country-seat ih the
best part OF England; from a water.
PROT and sandal rubbers as q pretty
house-dresS to point lace and rose
crepe. No family ever had such ups
and downs in New York aa the Wood.
hull and GAain party, but they ssars
to have got q secure spot on top this
TING"