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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-04-20

CONSERVATIVE politicians in New Bruins
wick and Nova Scotia are urging the d O.
das and the West Indies, or at any rate to
unite them with Canada commercially.
This suggests the old-tim1 agitation in
this country over the annexation of Cuba,
and the ill-starred San Domingo scheme
OF Grants administration. Canada Is un-
WILDLY enough, already. The motive for
annexation is of course the i'm provement
OF trade between the lower Canadian
provinces and the islands.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-04-20

| RAILROAD building last year was unpre-
cedented in amount, and it has been TAX
en- for granted that this year would see 2
large falling off in the mileage laid. But
the Railway Age, of Chicago, reports that
during the past three months 1896 miles
of new road have been constructed in %
states, against 1910 miles in % states
for the same time last year. Much of
this is doubtless due to work on unfinish-
ed extensions laft over from last year,
but it would be interesting to know what
proportion of this unexpected new
mileage has been laid in the south. I'm
less 1t was considerable, there is no reason
to expect any unusual activity IN this line
during the year.
II is reported from San Francisco that
Claus Spreckles has arranged with the
Canadian Pacific to transport his sugars
east at rates that will crowd the Atlantic
refineries out of the market west of the
Alleghanies. At the same time he will
start his Philadelphia refinery and catch
ing the trust between these two rocks will
grind it to pieces. Free trade in Hawaiian
sugars has already enabled Spreckles to
reach the Mississippi with his product.
Vice President Van Horn, of the Cana
dian Pacific, denies the story of com
pact with that road, claiming that it was
started to iniure the cOrporatiou before
the Interstate commission.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-04-20

The very serious statements made by
the Providence journal concerning the
open and unblushing purchase of votes
at the election in Rhode Island last week
are met with the tlipPant retort by the
organic Advertiser that they are only an
"old story" This, unfortunately, is
true to Il certain extent. Corruption of
voters in Rhode Island has long been an
acknowledged scandal and shame, but it
has been endured by public which
seemed to accept it as inevitable in a
State so long ruled by money. The
pecuiarity of the present situation is that
at last a journal which can command at
tention to It's statements and confidence
| in their truth has told the "old story" in
| a way to make men listen and, for the
| first time, blush. In no other way could
| there be made a beginning in the work
of purifeation of elections in Rhode
| Island
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1888-04-20

VARIOUS rumors from Berlin indicate
that there have been number of forces
Mt work in bringing about the present
crisis which nave not appeared on the
surfece. Such rumor is that which
makes the Crown Prince the prime mover
in BismarOk's opposition to the marriage
of the Princess Victoria with Alexander
of Battenburg. There is nothing in
herently improbable in the supposition
that the chancellor is willing to aid the
successor to the throne, who represents
the traditional policy of Prussia, in any
covert attack upon his father, VINO rep
reseuts those reforms which his chief ad-
visor has long opposed. Family affairs
have not been the cause so much as the
opportunity of taking a strong stand
against the wishes of the Emperor and
Empress.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

There was full attendance of members
at the Chautauqua Circle, which met at
the residence Of Rev. II. F. Guthrie. at the
northeast corner of Waco avenue and
Third street. Fifteen Of the members re-
sponded to roll call with q uotations from
Addison, and they were all most excel
lent quotations. The papers which were
read, bearing upon the program as laid
out, were very complete and showed much
care in preparation. The subjects We're
discussed very generally and, with the
music interspersed through the program,
made the evening one of instruction and
entertainment To ali. The circle decided
10 meet for the ensuing month at the home
of President Stone, at No. loss North
Lawrence avenue, southeast corner of
Tenth street.
The following program will be given at
the meeting on May It'll:
I. Roll Call-Quotatious from Schiller
. Classic German Course in English.
last half of chapter 10-Niss Minnie Sto-
Yer.
3. Contemporary Russian Literature
Mr.. C. ;. Aldrich.
!. Music: Song by Quartette-NisS Fran
ces Steyer Miss Rilla Taylor, DR.. ;. =
Noble. Mr.. C.. :. Aldrich.
). Literature of the Far East-Miss Jen
q Questions on L s. History, from
Chaufauauan-Mr. c. s. Urban.
:. Reading-The Death of Schiller, by
Bryant-Miss Belle Walker
$. Paper-Count Tolstoi, Life and Works
MIR. Jesse Stone.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
ROOM BUILDERS EXCHANGE.

Meeting called 10 order at 8 p. N. Min
utes of last meeting read and approved.
Committee on rooms instructed TO secure
and furnish rooms in the Sedgwick block
for future meetings of the exchange
Ordered that tickets be printed for election
of officers TO take place at the next regular
meeting.
Motion carried that Mr.. W. p. Stem act
as treasurer pro tenn to collect the initia-
ton fee from members, also TO attend to
renting and furnishing rooms of excange
and that he appoint two members TO assist
him in such duties.
President appointed Messrs. Nixson,
Hockam and Warner to act as teilers at
The annual election.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
TIE BOAT CLUB PARTY.

Last night the boat club opened the
boating season with grand ball at the
Armory. 1t was as anticipated brilliant
social affair: the gentlemen III fuilevening
dress. the ladies in rich and elegant toll
cites. The members of the club did every
thing TO make the occasion an enjoyable
one and right royalty did they succeed.
The attendants were as follows: Mr.. F.
6 Hctchkins, Miss Grace Hartzell; Mr.
Fred Baldwin, Miss II. Hays; Mr.. II. II.
Parker, Miss Aria Earl: Mr. Ira Waite,
Miss Maud Struble; Mr.. ". c. Foris
Miss Grace Jewe5t; DR.. McClees, Miss
Rossler: Mr.. Chas Smyth and
wife and Miss Agnes Lynch; Mr.
Geo. Whitlock, Miss Emma McClees,
Mr. H. B. Gardner, Miss Maud English:
Mr. Edward Phillips, Miss Octava Hobbs,
Mr. w. e. Jones, Miss Renet5a Ross, MIR.
VIII Chambers, Miss Malinda Ross, Mr..
II. J. Hayward, Miss Ida Miller, Mr.. Ed
Fairfield. Mrs. & Everst Fleming and Mrs
6. Y. Wells. Mr.. Joe I. Carey, Miss leila
Tusch, Mr. A 5. Munson. Miss Cora Mil
Ter. Mr. e. 5. Gault. Miss Kate Murdoch.
Mr.. E Garnet, Miss Aossie Baldwin. Mr.
VIII Smith. Miss Eta Jewett, Mr.. A w
Davis and wife. Mr. II F. Hartzell and
wife. Mr. e. Woodman. Miss Taylor, Mr..
J. NJ. Fisher and wife. Mr. Howard Davis
and wife. Mr.. E w kinnan Of Imports,
Eft, Harvey. EInporia. DIR. Houghland,
Miss Alice BOYD Mr. George Macdonald,
Mis-, Marion Nieierlander. Mr.. Thos. Shaw
and wife. Mr.. Oscar De Long. Miss Hutch
iusau. and Messrs. Chas. Carey, W. a.
Radford and L Z Pratt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
PERSONALS.

G. w. DALEY was yesterday in from To
peka.
j. D. Barker was yesterday in from
Girard.
r. Schmidt was yesterday down from
Kansas City.
E. b. Weitzell, of Winfield, was in the
city yesterday.
H. r. Hubbard, Boston, was among yes
terday's arrivals
A. c. Willard, of Wellington, is in the
city calling on friends
Col. j. r. Hallowell will speak at New
ton on the 30th OF May.
Mr. Fred Blackburn left last evening for
Tocoma, w. T., to engage in business.
r. Clark. of Augusta, was calling on
some friends in a business way yesterday.
Alfred Harrison, a prominant farmer
and landowner of Butler county, was IN
the city yesterday.
Genial Ed. Fairfield, of Chase & San
born, Boston, was around the city yester-
day, and is 1T the Carey.
Miss Ida Hutchinson, of Iowa City, who
is visiting Mrs l.. W. CIapp, was in attend
ance at the ball last night.
J. A Ray of the Larned house, Larned,
Hans, gentleman well known in Wich-
ita, was in the city yesterday and called
on the EAGLE.
Mrs. X. Everest Fleming, beautiful and
charming young lady of Atchison, is the
guest of her old friend, Mrs. q. V. Wells,
Fairview avenue,
l.. B. Weaver, prominent banker at
Pratt Center, spent yesterday in the city
on business, and in company with Mr..
Geo. c. Strong made the EAGLE pleasant
call
Capt. George F. Price, TT. Elliott, Cap
tains f. r. Paul and w. A. Miller, of TT.
Riley. are at Hotel GandOifo, and Lieut..
Brewer, It'll cavalry, and DIR. Dennison,
surgeon L. 5 A are at Hotel CaraY
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
THE MUSEUM.


Sampson" the strongest man in the
world, now exhibiting at the museum, is
exciting much comment among our people
for his wonderful feats of strength. In
credulous people who go there expecting
to see some trick or slight of hand are
astounded at the wonderful performance
he gives. Yesterday he handled twenty
four strong men as if they were children.
This gentleman has travelled all over the
I'D and has in his possession decora-
tons that were presented him by the
sv,oreigns of Europe. Manager Robbins
has certainly secured in him the greatest
attraction that has ever visited this city.
The stage performance in both halls this
week is good. The ladies are receiving
tickets for a handsome diamoud ring, the
grand drawing of which will take place
Saturday afternoon, May 18th. The regu-
lar Saturday afternoon drawings will take
place in the meantime, when the ladies
will receive several handsome presents.
The gentlemen's drawing for the watch
and chain will occur Friday night of this
week, when this handsome present will
positively be given to some gentleman in
the audience.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
RAILROAD OFFICIALS.

A special train passed southwark yes
terday over the Chicago, Kansas & Ne
braska, having aboard the following prom
inent railroad officials: E. ST. John,
general manager c., r. l. g. P: Dan At
wood, general freight agent; John Sebas-
tian, general ticket and passenger agent;
w. l. Allen, general superintendent c., X.
& y.
They go south to Caldwell. and from
there to Pawn Creek, Indian territory, to
locate the proposed extension of the Rock
Island. They expect to reach Wichita
upon the return trip this forenoon and
spend a few hours looking over the great
CITY of Kansas
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
GREAT HALF NILE DAsH-rIME 50 SEC
ONDS-

Remarkable fast time was made over
the new mile track yesterday. Promptly
at $50 ,. m. the Judges, ". P. McNair, J.
T. NcMilIen and Charles z. Derby, ap-
pointed By the Exposition and Fair Associ-
alton. ruuc M the race horses which were
70 take part in the great contest. fonr
came TO the wire: Sfratton, Sorrel Al,
Banquo and Sorrel Dam. Mr. McNair. the
starter. had some difficulty IN getting the
horses of, but after administering some
lectures, and informing the riders that be
would fine them. II they did not come 70
the wire together, be finally got thsr of
vel together. SorreI Dam cutting. 1ur
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
A STREET SCENE.

Yesterday afternoon colored man run
ming down North Main closely followed by
another colored man with revolver in his
hand attracted considerable attention for
the time being 1t was said that the two
men were Brock and Simon Smith, that
they had quarreled over game of cards in
the barber shop between Second and Third
streets, and that Smith had taken after
Brock with a revolver intending to kill
him. The street was crowded with people
and had Smith fired as he several times at
tempted to, some innocent person would
most likely have suffered. When the po-
lice arrived both of the men had disap-
Y1eared
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
TRANSFERRED.

The Wichita Transfer company yester-
day signed the contract disposing of their
vehicles and stock to the Wichita Omni-
bus and Carriage company. The latter
company thus becomes the owner OF
eighty head of horses, fifteen hacks, seven
buses and FIVE baggage wagons, giving
them the largest stock for the transaction
of this kind OF carriers business III the
state.
Messrs. Root Brothers yesterday noon
gave dinner at the Carey 10 their en-
ployes, twenty-five in all, upon their re-
tirement from the hack anG transfer
business
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
to give the required bond he was sent 70
jail to await his trial Friday.
PROBATE COURT.


jail to await his trial Friday.
PROBATE COURT.
The hearing Of a petition TO set aside
widows portion in the estate of II. o. Bur
leigh, deceased, was heard yesterday by
Judge Thomas and the order Of partition
issued by the court. The purpose OF the
hearing was ostensibly stated TO be set
tIement in order that the debts CONTRACTED
by Mrs. BurleiGh after the death Of her
husband might be paid cut Of the estate.
Another purpose was limited at but was
not apparent at the trial
Marriage license was issued 70 the fol
lowing persons yesterday: q. w Troae
and Mary Earhart, both Of Wichita.
Joseph y. Hartman and Sarah Z. Harris
both Of ut. Hope.
POLICE COURT.
Lille Barnes was fined the usual amount
for prostitution, but had execution Of her
sentence suspended. The most OF the after
noon was taken up in the trial Of Mrs. Is.
A. Anderson upon the same charge. She
was found guilty and fined 81. Having
10 money she was sent TO the cooler, but
was afterwards released upon her daughter
paying her fine.
A man giving the name Of l. Skinner
was up before his honor charged with
lewdly abiding with one America Evans.
a widow living on West Third street. he
paid the fine assessed, but she was retained
for short time and afterwards sent home
20 her children.
John Kinney was arrested for selling
intoxicating liquors. Il appears that he
had taken 80 from man IN payment for
beer and refused 70 give him back any
change. He was tho much intoxicated 70
be tried when brought into court, and was
remanded TO the cooler.
George Bressling, J. J. Cook and A
Russell were accused Of vagrzncy, and
paid the usual amount
Jas Morris, Jno. Kelly. Jno- Ferris. were
DRINKS. Most Of them were peaniless
and remained in the charge Of the eiry.
James Murphy and Harris Morton were
accused Of petty larceny. The latter was
the nan who had stolen the lead from the
Fletcher hall West side Both CT these.
too, were pennlIess and were gwen EN-
ploYuent upon the stone pile
John ice paid s. for sustaining aui-
szEce. o. u. Barnes was accused q a
similar esFsnse. bat had lis case eon1aEsed
until this Afternoon
T. NG.sksr, tie love sick yDsoz man
who short time sEo press<s1 his suit WITH
% much ardog thai lie called 20 hiz
assistance a revolver. vas before Judge
Dixon Yesterday for disturbing the peaes
He h-eearse ;oo smart and was Ened for
ooute.np: and sent 20 tbs eoossg-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
ASSESSORS Returns.
a FLAG.

Some one in this city has flag in their
possession which belongs to the EAGLE of
fee The name Eagle is on the flag. The
party who borrowed it knows they did not
return it and the parties who now have 1t
in their possession knows that it does not
belong to them, and if they will look on
the end border that contains the rings for
rope near the corner they will see the
name on it is not their name. The EAGLE
wants that flag, and, wants it badly. She
wants it for decorative and patriotic pur-
poses Bring back the flag.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
ghe aiehita pau gayle asdnesdaY gornine ay 2 1885,

the pace from start to finish, with the
other three punched close at hand. the
horses finished in the following order:
Sorrel Dam, first: Sorrel Al, second: STRAIT
ton, third; Banquo, fourth; running the
half mile in the remarkable fast time OF
80 seconds. This is great source Of con-
graduation TO the association and the
horsemen of Wichita and southwestern
Kansas
The city now has what has long been
needed, fast mile track The day was
unpleasant on account of the wind but the
crowd was large and seemed to be all high
" gratifed with the afternoon sport.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The Young Mems Republican Club met
last evening at the court house. \ letter
was read from the Hon. J. B. johnson, of
Topeka, accepting the invitation to adj
dress the club, in which he stated that he
would comply with the request next Fri
day night.
A letter from Judge I. B. Wall stated
that he would comply with the request to
address the club one week from next Fri
day.
There was considerable interest shown
in some resolutions offered.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

J. c. Paul has gone to Pan Handle, Tex
as The EAGLE commends him to the
good people of our sister state and city as
a hentleman worthy of their confidence,
and assure them that the monetary insti-
tuition which he represents will command
their confidence in full
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
oL1vET CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

An ice cream social will be given at the
above named church Thursday evening OF
this week.
There will also be a musical and liter
airy program of exceptional interest.
A fish pond has also been prepared and
the fish will be fat enough to catch upon
that occasion The most improved pat
tern Of fishing tackle viii be provided by
interesting young ladies present, at ten
cents for each fish caught. Public in
yited
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
DECORATING.

Major Marshall reports the sale OF decor
ating material for the Knights Templar
Conclaye being much greater than he had
expected He sold out his entire stock and
yesterday duplicated order of one hundred
and forty dozen flags by wire He says
the city will be decorated the finest 1t ever
was and present the desired appearance.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
A PETTY THEFT.

Officer Harmon last evening arrested
colored boy having in his possession two
pairs of new tailor made pants. The boy
is the one accused of stealing the cheese
some time ago and acknowledges to the
taking of the pants, saying that he saw
them hanging in the hallway Of the Glenn
ent building.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

Rev. II. Myers, of Maize, goes to Hutch
ison today in the interest of the South
Hutchinson educational institution. The
reverend gentleman planned and worked
Tor the success of the Maize academy which
is now completed. He says that he is
sorry he can not remain in Wichita; but.
at the same time is glad that Hutchinson
is on a railroad and he can thus often visit
the Peerless Princess
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

John A. Trent, representing the Fire AS
ISOLATION of Philadelphia, of which Mr..
n +. Neiderlander is the local representa-
tive, is in the city looking after the associ-
atoms general interests. The two gentle
men named were among the callers at the
evrie Yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

Mr.. H H. Buckwalter, one of Emporia's
leading capitalists, called yesterday, in
company with J. C.. Caldwell. Mr.. Buck
walter says he hears often in his travels
that Wichita is hard up, but that he fails
to find any evidence of it upon her streets
OF In her business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

IN tomorrow mornings EAGLE will ap-
pear most excellent paper which was
prepared and read before the meeting of
the city teachers April 81, by Prof. L. f.
Phillips, principal of the Second ward
school. The article is well worth the care
full attention of all interested in School
Government. " which is its title
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
ANNOrNr EMENTs

4 musical and literary entertainments
will be given this "Wednesday evening by
the Young Ladies' Missionary society of
the Emporis Avenue Baptist church com
nencing promptly AT O'Clock a general
invitation Is extended. Church corner Of
Tenth and EmDoria
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

Also the following sundry articles, To-
wit: Mrs. II. G. Allen, sundry useful ar
ticles to adorn the home: Findlay Ross,
ten good and substantial chairs; the First
NJ f. church, 800 pounds of -four, deliv-
cred by L. c. jackson; Wichita Wholesale
Grocery house, groceries TO the amount
of so.
For all of the foregoing donations the
board of managers return their thanks.
Respectfully,
Mrs. S. f. MITCHELL,
Nav l, 1883. Financial Secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

A man named Carpenter, and an old
timer, one Church who has frequently
figured in police circles, fell into the hands
of the police last night and will answer to
the charge of drunkenness today.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
DIED.

Mr.. l. Elliott died yesterday forenoon
at his residence on 34S South Mosley ave-
nue. Funeral this afternoon at 5 P. m.
from the former home of the deceased.
Friends invited
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02
CONCERT.

The concert at the First Presbyterian
church las night was quite a success.
This entertainment was given by the resi-
dents of the Burton car works for the pur-
pose of erecting a church at that place, and
the liberality of Wichita people was shown
as usual by good turn out. The follow
ing program was rendered in creditable
style:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

Mr.. Francke, the tailor, has rented the
room formerly occupied by Houch 81
Thomas real estate office. He will open
up his new shop In few days.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

The business Office of Garfield University
removed yesterday from 90 North Main
street % i43 North Market street ia tbs
Sniyely WaIters block.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

Jap Marlatte reports a jolly time in
California He is looking quite well and
says he is glad TO get back and be with the
how
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

Regular nesting Elmo I<osigs ~ Psrfee-
ton A and A Scottish Rite NAsous. tass
Douglas, 30 Wednesday evening May :.
By order Of J. 8. CCLg, y. y.
o. p HOOP, Secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

The Benevolent society % the First
Presbyteriaa church viii meet WednszzSsY
at 2 p. m AT the residence Of Afrs. &. ".
Graham, 1914 North Lawrence street.
HRs- II. l. SiaFssgs, secz.tsry.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-02

The members cf the board q directors ~
Ladies' Benevolent Home ard Hospital
are requested 70 meet promptly Ihls
"wednesday afternoon a. 2 o'clock
Ms. = II nLAcr. Eecresar-z