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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
SATURDAY SPORT.
The Turf Events at the Fair Grounds Yesterday
Afternoon.

Notwithstanding the threatening aspect
of the weather quite large crowd assem-
bled at the grounds of the Interstate Fair
association yesterday afternoon to witness
the attractive series of races as outlined in
the EAGLE of yesterday. Thore was fair
sprinkiing of the gentle sex IN attendance.
and although there was some annoying
and vexatious delays in starting, the after
noon as whole, was spent very pleasant
~ by all those in attendance.
The first race was called at 8 o'clock and
was a half mile dash for $50 a
side with the following entries: Rosetta,
colors yellow to black; Jno. Red, no
colors; and Texas Girl, red and blue.
Rosette was given the pole with
Texas Girl" second and "Jno. Red" on
the outside The horses were given good
send off by Starter W. ?. McNair, ''Jno.
Red" taking the lead from the quarter
pole and keeping the same up to the home
stretch, coming under the wire a close
winner by half length; time 49,.
The second race for trotters was called
at 4:3O, with Edwin B" at the pole, Jim
mic c" second, Miss Toler' third, and
'AIarlowe'' On the outside. After consid-
cradle jockying the horses went under the
wire, but in such irregular order that the
judges tapped the bell ordering them back.
Edwin By and Miss Toler" responded TO
the call while Jimmie c" and Mar
lowe went around the track, under the
impression that it was go Then the
judges explained the matter, the drivers of
Edwin b. and Miss Toler" took their
favorites off the track for the time being
and the appearance OF a ram storm caused
the race 10 be declared Oft.
In connection with the above races, it
may not be inappropriate to mention that
the June races beginning on the 9Th and
closing on the 9th will be replete with eN-
element and pleasure, such as is only
known to the lovers of rye noble horse. ?"
A large number of stables have been en-
tered for these races including some of the
best ''steppersn and ''hightiyers'' in the
west The premiums offered are liberal
to the extreme and in consequence
the best of stock has been
called out aud some rare sport may conf
IDENTIFY be expected.
The management is composed entirely
of the enterprising and broad guaged citi-
zens of Wichita, ard have through siren
uous efforts, supplemented by liberal
outlay of the purse, afforded attractions of
the turf that no one can stay away and
have cOntented feeling when the report
of the same has been made public.
The EAGLE has, in the couase of its
Journalistic career been on some of the
best known sporting turfs of the United
States, but has no hesitancy in saying that
the best of order and proper decorum has
been, and is still manifest on the race
course and grounds controlled by the Off
GERS of the Wichita Interstate Fair asso-
citation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
LINCOLN DAY.

The closing exercises of Mr.. South's and
Miss. Vance's rooms OF Lincoln school were
held Friday in OliveJ Congregational
church, and were attended by a very ap-
preciative audience The church was
tastefully decorated by flags, pictures and
drawings of the pupils. The exercises
consisted of brief review of the life of
that grand man, his childhood, trials, pow
erty and elevations to public life, and
finally his tragic death, followed each other
in rapid succession, forming a concise BIZ
ography of Honest Abe. There was an
underlying purity of thought which had
tendency to elevate the minds and aims of
all present The soul-stirring and patri-
otto songs of '61 caused thrill of the old
time patriotism to Jingle in the blood of
ali the older persons, and its inspiration
was caught by the Younger ones.
The most prominent and entertaining
features of the exercises were the drills by
Miss Nances pupils, which displayed much
care and training. The military drill by
the boys was watched with increasing in
terest throughout and were enthusiastic
cally applauded. The wand drill by the
girls exceeded anything of the kind ever
presented by the Wichita schools. During
the drill suppressed murmurs of admira-
ton and applause showed the intense in
terest of the audience. The Organ Grind
en-" by the kansas Poet, was well rem
dered by Ernestine Wendell and closed the
program.
Remarks of appreciation were made by
Revs. Matthews, MINIS and Hamilton.
They each expressed themselves as highly
pleased and voted much praise and worthy
commentators to the teachers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

w. II. Copeland, a young lawyer having
an Office over $50 North Main, shortly after
noon made an attempt to take his own life.
That he did not succeed in his efforts APP
pears to be due wholly to the timely ar
! rival of his friends
Copeland has been suffering for some
time with rheumatism, and was but re-
Gently taken to the Benevolent Home, on
South Market and placed in the Odd Eel
lows ward. Physicians called upon him
in the forenoon and nothing unusual was
noticed about him. His friend, Nh. Gala
han, OF Callahan 81 Musseller, called
about noon to see if the patient
might be in need of anything.
After remaining in the parlor for short
! time he, in company with Gray, the at
tendant, went upstairs to Copeland S room.
Knocking at his door and getting no reply
they attempted TO turn the bolt and found
that it was locked. Mr. Callahan suspected
what might be the cause and the two men
broke the lock and entered the room.
Copeland was lying on the bed, blood flow
ing profusely from several gashes on his
throat, and near his hand lay razor COW
cred with blood Mrs. Stoffer was i'm
mediately apprised of the attempted sui
eide and sent a boy to Overtake
DR.. St. John who had but Il few
minutes before left the house. She and
the nurse did everything in their power to
stop the flow, although she said herself
that she feared he would bleed to death
before the doctor could return. Upon DR..
St Johns arrival an examination was
made and showed that five gasheS had
been made in Copeland's throat; the hem
orrhage was stopped, and Copeland,
though very weak, was pronounced not
dangerously hurt His mind, which has
for several days past been more or less
effected, seemed even brighter after than
before the attempted suicide. He ex-
pressed regret at his act,
and to Mrs. Stoffer he said
that if his mother was to find out what he
had done it would break her heart.
Copeland came here about the first of
March and shortly afterwards located in
the practice of his profession. He is about
26 years of age, graduate of Georgetown
University and the Columbia law school.
For about six years past he has been
clerk in one of the departments at Wash
ington and before his resignation had
risen TO head clerk. 1t was sickness and
desire for change of climate that lead to
his resignation; and dependency grow
ing out of the peculiar disease from which
he is suffering that no doubt lead to the
attempt TO take his life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
Oldham AREY,s TROUBLES.

Trouble seems to be gathering around
w. r. Arey, the old gentleman who was
Friday arrested by j. IL. Mccall fol
forgery. Several other forged papers have
since turned up and as a consequence
Constable Rufus Cone yesterday morning
took charge of the old gentleman and
took him to the county Jail Mr.. Hite has
left with Justice Walker $50 of paper OF
this character which had been given him
by Arey as security for the payment of d
note of S25. Yesterday morning F.. A.
North produced $50 of the same kind al
legged to have been signed by a man living
at 4OS South Ida In the afternoon Mr..
Jacob Kellar came forward with two notes
of $50 each given him TO secure the pay
ment of $15. There may be still Others
which have not yet been heard from. What
will be done with the aged prisoner re-
mains yet to be seen. 4 great many are
inclined to the belief that he is mentally
unsound and to this fact attribute his
actions.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
For the Eagle.

There is siren whose power waneth not,
And to this seductive one hath been given,
! wot,
A voice dangerously sweet and alluring;
Now one, now legion, she is here, then
there,
Her soft, smooth tones drift in the redolent
air
To the one who sits, patient, enduring.
And some hearts she mocks, while some
she gladdens;
Now false hopes are raised and then she
saddens,
But in vigilance she is untiring,
And smile of scorn greets her devotees,
Who, with uncovered head and Bonded
knees,
Greet their goddess with eyes admiring.
Ye have raised an idol of commonest mold;
IT'S basest clay, and yet We deem it purest
gold
She heedeth not thy most heartfelt
petition.
And yet we listen to the temptress' pleas
ing voice,
And in our innermost hearts rejoice
To become the slave of this wild siren.
Ambition.
VIOLA E. LAWRENCE.
Nav %, 1885
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
HORsEMEN MEET.

The want of the driving public OF
Wichita and vicinity for an organization
which would present the best facilities for
the training and developing of the horse,
not alone for track purposes, but for road
use, has long been felt. Last evening quite
a number of horsemen met at the Carey
Grand to consider the question. Owing TO
the threatening appearance of the weather,
and on account of other engagements,
many who were interested were unable to
be present, and it was deemed best TO post
pone action until next Wednesday even
ing, when the meeting will be held at the
office of Col j. W. HartZell, in the Sedg-
wick block, when it is hoped a full attend
ance will enable the perfecting of the or
ganiZation.
These associations are becoming very
popular, and Wichita can have one which
will compare with any in the class of
horses, and furnish amusement TO all which
will be of great benefit.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
DEPOT LOCATION.
Points Being Considered-Other Matters Con-
corning the Frisco Line

The action of the Frisco company relat-
ing to depot building in the city to cost
from fifty to one hundred thousand dol
lars, published in yesterdays issue, created
considerable comment. OF course allwere
glad to hear of the initial step being taken
in that direction and no one seemed to sus-
pect any road more likely to do just that
thing than the Frisco.
The question of depot building site was
one of the first asked, and the question
very soon came that four points are being
looked upon as desirable by the company,
and efforts are being made to induce final
decision for each. Oak street
and Mosley avenue comes in
with a proposition, Mosley and First, Mos
ley and Douglas and Mosley and Kellogg.
The inducements offered are greater go
ing farther from Douglas, while on the
avenue some Of the representatives of the
company affirm that the prices of property
have bounced up about tenth of CEN
fury. This feature, it is said, does not give
favorable indications for that point. In
this connection, however, many recall the
Rock Island mrneuverings, when Mr. Low
was most emphatic in the presence of a
lead pencil that their depot would not go
on the avenue, as they could not afford to
pay for the ground, what it was
worth in Wichita for business
and build a $4,000 depot besides.
Those most conversant with such ques-
tions seem to believe that the Frisco line
will never put a depot elsewhere than in
the neighborhood of the avenue.
Mr.. John O'Day will give the matter
his personal attention in short time
when it is thought the location will be
selected soon to be followed by COM
mencing work on the building.
While here to look after the interests Of
the company in depot facilities it is said
that Mr.. O'Day will be met by some dele
cations interested in the propose extern
sion of that line from this city southwest
to Harper county and down into the ter
ritory to connect with their line going
west through the territory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
GARFIELD UNIVERSITY.

The closing recitals of the College of
Music viii be given as follows: The first
one occurring on Monday evening, June I,
at o'clock, at the University. The second
one will be given Thursday evening at the
same place and hour. Admission free TO
both. Everyone is invited Arrangements
will be made with the street car company
10 have sufficient accommodations for
those attending. Cars viii bo held until
after concerts The last concert viii be
given on Thursday evening, June II, at
the Crawford Grand, when q most delight
full program will be presented. due notice
of which will appear in the city papers
The past term has been most prosperous
and prospects are most fatFering for in
creased attendance next year. he pro
ceeds of the last concert are 10 be turned
into the pipe organ fund
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
"RESIGN?"-OH NO.

That Judge Thomas resignation racket
seems TO have simmered down to THE
laugh" The appointed hour for the going
out will come around tomorrow, aud it is
said there viii be no disturbing of the
planets. il Will come and go, no faster or
slower than the same hour of other days.
and as far as his honor's Office is concerned
there will be nothing TO recall the fact that
a resignation was set for that date. Some
claim there was a string TO the little effort
while the judge asserts that
he has changed his mind. The visit he
had dreamed of to shake off the dust of
eight years Office has been postponed and
he forces himself TO oversee the work of
that department.
Some are disposed to say that the play
for resignation was to figure on little
scheme which will develop in the near
future. Others think the Judge actually
meant it for time and then really did
change his mind
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
OUR s1oo PLEDGE TO THE s S. WORK.

The following is list of schools which
have contributed TO the fund with amounts
given:
Pleasant View. Union, si-1o: Boot Ford.
$40; Maize Cong'l, SL3G; Rock Island,
union, sIl7; Mt Hope, Congl, 81; Min
neha, VI. E, sl4o; Valley Grove. Union,
soc; Enterprise. Union. dist. Is, Sill; Par
aIlel, Union, SOC; Wesley chapel, ". e,
81; Union dist. I55, sl-05: Derby. Presby-
terrain. 81. 60; Audale, Christian, 81; Union,
near Clearwater, 76c; Brooklin, II. E..
55c; Prairie View, Union, 81. Is; New Hope.
NJ E German, sc; Gypsum Center.
Union, sll5; l. O. L. Union. sIcs; Viola,
[. P, 81: Cartwright, NJ L, sl.3s, Furley,
NJ E, o.: Waco, Union, sl-52; Gladys,
Union, 81. Enterprise. Union. sl-I5, Park,
". E, Sis: Peotone, Pres, s.; Green
witch. " Z, Slip: Pleasant Valley. L B.,
81: Rising Star. Union. sl.eo; Prairie
grove. VI. P. &c: Clearwater, Baptist,
sic. Wichita SchoolS-GerInan Evangeli-
cal, 81, College Hid Pres. s.; German
N +, $ 10: Garfield University, 1892
First Presbyterian, 500. First Congrega-
tional. Sl.1s. Reformed Church, sl98
Total S5t5L
Let every school 10 lis share and the
amount be raised II any have made col
lectious and tailed 10 report let them do 50
at once Credit for all contributions VIII
be made thrnRRh the EAGLE -
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
COMMENCEMENT NIGHT

FOR the EAGLE
The mellow light is streaming
In radiance DER the faces bright,
And floating robes of shimmering white
Beneath it's soft rays cleaning;
w nile crimson roses, rich and rare,
18th heavy perfume steep the air.
Bright jewels warmly burning,
Cast mimic rainbows DER the scene
And sparkle mid the silken sheen
Like FREELY wings swift turning
But starry eyes their brightness shame
With lustre from the fires Of fame.
And eager hearts are thrilling
With dreams of future garlands bright
10 crown their brows with roseate light,
Mid joys sweet echoes trilling-
As youth and hope their halo shed
Ger each young graduates heard.
All WE'LL Fame's fragile ladder
A few may climb with airy flight
Only to find the lonely height
But makes life seem the sadder-
While poisoned shafts, by envy cast,
Have stained with blood each step that's
passed.
IT'S best they cannot measure
The rain that IN each life must fall''-
The clouds that cast their gloomy pail
Ger each most cherished treasure
Those eyes would dim, and cheeks grow
pale
If they could lift the futures veil
But midst the song and flowers
Tonight, no futre shadows throw
Their darkening forms across the glow
That tints the rosy hours;
And let them dream, for all too soon,
The gaslight turns to scorching noon.
GEORGIA GRAY.
Wichita, MAY %, 1855.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
THE CHURCHES,

St. Johns Trinity Sunday-The Very
Rev Chas. J. Adams, dean, Sunday School
at $3.50 a. M, morning prayer and sermon
by the dean on TTinitaDamsn, at ii a. m,
music and decoration appropriate to Trim
ty Sunday. No evening services because
of appointments of the dean.
The First NJ. E. Sunday School meets
this afternoon at 2:30. a cordial invita-
ton is extended 20 ALL especially to strang-
ers stopping in the city; good singing. W.
f. Stanley, superintendent.
Central Christian Church-Corner of
Second and Market streets, A, l. Hobbs,
pastor, will preach at II a. N. At night
the people will have the pleasure OF hear
ing the rising young preacher, t. VI. Todd,
Sunday School $40 a. m.
The Oak street Methodist Protestants
have organized a Sunday school which
will be held in the hall of Mr. Castator,
corner of Oak and Mead, beginning at 10
o'clock every Sabbath A cordial invita-
ton is extended TO all children and Sab
bath school workers.
DR.. Hanna, of Winfield, will fill the
First VI. +. church pulpit this morning
and evening. Sunday school at 2:30 .. m.
Oak Street Presbyterian church-Preach-
ing services at IL a. m. and p. M; morn
ing theme: Eternal unchangeableness of
X: evening theme: Our Fathers Bust
ness" Sabbath school at 2:30 p m: Young
peoples meeting at I p. m; prayer meet
ing Thursday evening at 80.
Central Christian church, corner of Sec
ond and Market streets-A- |. Hobbs,
pastor will preach at II a. M; Mr.. Il. "
Todd will preach at nigt.
Gospel and song service at the Oak
Street Presbyterian church, Z. Oak street,
at o'clock for young men only. Short
talks and good singing. All young men
cordially invited.
Rector's NJ. E. chapel or Cleveland ave
Preaching at II a M; Sunday school at
2:30 .. m; evening service at p. n., un
till further arrangements are made. All
are cordially invited K. Rector, Pastor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27

At meeting of the committee on memo
rial services, it YVES unanimously resolved
that an invitation be extended to all ex-
confederates to participate with the COM
rades of Garfield Post, q. \. r., IN the OBJ
servance Of memorial day services.
heartily concur in the spirit manifested by
the committee, and believe the sentiment
meets with the hearty approval of the
members of the entire post. In accordance
Herewith | extend a cordial invitation to
all ex-confederates TO participate with US
in memorial services.
c. +. MARTIN,
Post Commander
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
\ RECEPTION.
c. z. MARTIN,
Post Commander.

Last evening Mr.. c. /. Davidson gave a
reception to his Sunday school class. The
time was spent in games and conversation,
and at the proper time Mrs. Davidson
threw open the doors OF an elegant dining
room, where an elegant supper was wait
ing. At R late hour the guests departed,
having had most enjoyable time. Among
those present were Mr.. Snively and Miss
Downs, Mr. Glaze and Miss Hobbs, Mr..
Dunbar and Miss Welby, Mr.. Ellsworth
and Miss Dunbar, Mr. Parkinson and Miss
Woody, Mr.. Mccoy and Miss Burr. Watt
Parkinson and Miss Boggs, Mr.. Hill and
Miss Bright, Mr.. Bright and sister, and
Messrs Walters, Jay Sweet, Robert Sweet,
Lemons, Goldburg, Meeker and others
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
RAILROAD TALK.

One of the leading railroad men of the
city is authority for the statement that
should the NJ, n. & I. pass out Of the
hands of the Missouri Pacific it insures a
line built by the Missouri Pacific south
east from Wichita TO make connection
with another branch of that system TO
care for the Texas trade. He would
scarcely venture an opinion concerning
whether or not the NJ. X. * T. would pass
from under Missouri Pacific control, but
intimated that such thing is highly
probably and if it did it meant another
feeder and an important one for Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
SAID To BE 4 NUISANCE.

The parties living near the corner of
Topeka and Douglas avenues are again
complaining of the sewer gas coming mp
from the Topeka avenue sewer They
claim that it is q nuisance unbearable,
and some efiert should be expended in Civ
ing relief One gentleman interested in
that neighborhood threatens TO bring suit
against the city for maintaining a nui-
sance unless change puts in an appear
ance at an early date
No one seems TO have given the method
of procedure any study, and as result no
remedy has been proposed. The attention
of The sewer committee will be called 70
the question. it is claimed, in time to
formulate some line of action for to,nor-
row night at the council chamber.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
TIE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY.

The Shakespeare society will meet on
Wednesday evening with G.. W. Ceilings
at 412 West Central avenue, and close its
reading for this season bya hurried sketch
ing of the second part of Henry ". The
story OF the play will be told and such
other matters presented by appointees as
will be of interest. Mrs. Crawford will act
as conductor
The society will hold one more meeting
for fun and frolic' but no more reading
this sum mer.
The work done this season has been I'M
usually interesting and instructive TO all
the members, as their regular attendance
has attested.
Where and when the grand finale will be
is not yet determined upon, Announce
ment Will be made for it in due time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
ENGLEMOOp EXCURSION.

About forty of the citizens of Wichita
boarded chartered car at 7:15 Thursday
morning for Englewood, Kan. Among
the number were the wives of Mr.. J. S. p.
Gordon, A. Mandenall, j. r. Booth, J. A.
Friend and w. VI. Friend. The trip is re-
ported a very pleasant one. The only mis-
hap was the disabling of the engine at
Ashland, but being only twenty miles
from destination, the engineer got in only
thirty minutes late.
They report the whole western part of
the state as having an abundance of rain
and the prospects for good crops indeed
fattering. The business men of Engle-
wood are having a good trade. especially
the merchants, who average from $500
to 500 daily sales. Englewood
is the supply headquarters for
for that part of the Indian Territory lying
south of the Neutral Strip and Panhandle
of Texas. Several buildings are going up,
the most noticeable of which is a two
story brick 20xS0 feet, on Main street ad
Joining the brick building owned and oc-
cupied by the State bank of Southern
Kansas. This building is being erected by
Messrs Littlefeld and j. \. Friend. Quite
a number of new cottages are being
erected.
Quite a number of the party drove to the
Neutral Strip to enjoy the nov
city of being for awhile "out of the United
States" \ saloon about fifty feet across
the line with its large sign above the door
was the most attractive feature. Some of
the boys can testify TO the virtue of the
goods for sale there, their best quality of
goods being lincolnshire" whisky.
The party left on return trip yesterday
at 1901 p, m, everyone expressing them
selves highly pleased with their visit, all
having good word 10 say for the hospita-
bic citizens Of Englewood.
Another excursion will be made up soon
when a much larger party is expected to
leave Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-27
INGALLS, CLUB, ATTENTION.

There will be meeting of the Ingalls,
marching club at the court house on
"Wednesday evening at S o'clock, for the
purpose of perfecting arrangements to at
tend the national Republican convention
at Chicago.
GEO. LITZENBE2G, President.
J. r. KING, Secretary.