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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
STOPPED IN HIS FLIGHT.

Jake Pecora, the man who, it will be re-
membered, a short time ago shot at Will
Sparr in the West End drug store, and who
was under 81 600 bond, yesterday at
tempted TO skip the town and to leave his
bondsman in the lurch.
He was seen in the morning to go to the
union depot in company with another
man and Lizzie Wilson; they bought
tickets and had their baggage checked for
San Diego. This fact soon was rumored
upon the streets and the bondsman and
Constable Rufus Cone then set about try
ing to find the whereabouts of the party
The telegraphed along the line Of the
Santa Fe, giving full and complete de-
scription of the parties wanted. In return
from most of the larger towns intelligence
was returned that they had been seen, and
from Kinsley the word came back that
Jake had changed the suit in which he left
the city for another one, hoping in this
way TO disguise himself.
At last later in the evening, came the
intelligence from Coolidge that the pris-
oner had been captured and was being
held for the arrival of the officers. Rufus
Cone with an alias warrant, left on the
first train and will soon return with the
young man.
Some people who expressed an opinion
upon the matter considered his departure
happy radiance and would not have been
in the least aggrieved if Jake had gone
never more to return
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
MEETING OF REAL ESTATE MEN.

The meeting was called to order by III,
vice president, Mr.. Godfrey, Healy being
absent. Minutes of last meeting Were
read and approved. MIR. j. X. Snively
member of the committee on immigra
ton, addressed the association suggesting
the appointment of a committee to gather
the names of nonresident real estate own
ers 70 place in the hands OF the excursion
agent employed by the board OF trade
Moved that a committee of three be ap
pointed to prepare a list of nonresident
real estate owners. Motion made &c
amend motion by appointing each mem
Der committee of one 10 procure the de
sired information Carried. Motion then
carried as amended.
Mr.. Stem. the gentleman employed by
the board OF trade to work up excursions
in the east. addressed the meeting on the
methods he would employ.
The roll was called and 25 answered &c
their names
Moved that the report Of the committee
on membership be accepted and three nd
ditional membership be added to the com
mittee and the committee continued.
Carried.
The chairman of the committee on EN-
migration made lengthy written repor
and was on motion received and commit
tee continued.
The chairman of the committee on re.
cepsion and accommodation made a report
and on motion the report was received and
the committee continued.
Moved that the secretary be instructed 70
- - 49,.
and bylaws printed on a typewriter and
that one copy be left at the board of trade
rooms
Moved that the committee on reception
and entertainment hold their directory
until Saturday night, ) D. IN.
The association adjourned 10 meet next
Wednesday night when there will be an
election OF officers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
HERE WHEN WE sTARrED.

Elder c. r Rice. of Independence, who
is attending the conference In this city,
called yesterday afternoon DR.. Rice, as
presiding elder, organized the frs: Metho-
dist congregation in Wichita. appointing
Rev. ". r. Zellers as the pastor and Mr..
Fee as class leader
In his first Wit ne put Up at the Buck
horn hotel, run b. Henry Vlgus- On his
second visit he stopped a. the Munger
hotel. the home Of the late Commodore
WocdmAn.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ENGINEERS OUT.

Last evening at O'clock the engineers
of the switch engines of the Santa Fe left
their engines They sidetracked and
removed the fire. The passenger trains,
however, were running on time last night.
The following was received from Mr.. w.
d. Murdoch:
The Atchison. Topeka s; Santa Fe com
pany will continue the sale OF tickets to
all points, subject to delays The Texas
express, due at Wichita at 1870 a. m. to
day, going north and east will pass here
on time.
The Atchison, Topeka 81 Santa Fe com
pany will not receive freight OF any kind
for shipment until further notice.
As is known, the strike has been ex-
pected for some days, growing out Of the
20" strike. The trouble will also, il is
thought, be experienced on the Wichita &,
Western.
Ii was rumored last evening that the
TT. Scott engineers had also quit at 1
p. N. Some of the Office men Of that road
denied they had had any trouble. while an
employe Of the yard observed that the
switch engines had quit, but passenger
trains were running.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
TIE STRING TOPIC,

With ascending mercury bIeezes th'
howl comes again from the region O:
Douglas and Topeka avenues. that ibe
sewer mains are not giving the desired
service Some Of the objectionable matter
it IS thought may go south bat those In
that vicinity insist that at the catch box
at that point it all evaporates and takes
lodging free Of charge in the atmosphere.
At night when she air is still the full
force of the gases are felt and has the
effect as reported Of bringing on hideous
dreams, "a nting devils in the primary
colors and also giving labor.i outlines o.
some Of the fellows who are xaif 20 have
brought about the trouble, all Of which is
reported very Objectionable. This may Be
putting Il strong but IL was 40 expressed
by pale-faced worried lad VINO had been
fighting for dear life.
IL Is thought the trouble would Be en-
tirelv eliminated By a serni-occasional
flushing OF the sewer from First street.
Some venture the assertion that IL has not
been flushed since it commenced giving
service some months ago. This Is said %
be due 70 the fact tina. the cold weather
has been non-produetive o. the trouble and
IL WA not needed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
REPUBLICANS JUBILANT.

The Republicans were rather iubilant
yesterday over the selection of Wichita for
the meeting of the state convention 70
choose delegates for the national conven-
ton and an electoral ticket. The meeting
will be held in the Crawford Grand, and
an effort made TO entertain the delegates
right royalty. There will be four hundred
and fifteen delegates, which means. as
mostly figured, that there viii be over one
thousand strangers in the city.
II was the opinion Of some that the board
Of trade should appoint the necessary COM
mirtees Immediately, whose duty it should
be 10 care for the delegates in getting the
suitable accommodations.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ONE WHO CONES BACK.

Col. Judy. OF Talluia. Illinois, brother
in-law O: Nr. l. Simpson. IL visiting the
city and called In company with the latter
gentleman last evening. Col. J. ~aa In
Wichita fire years ago AZ which time be
says he called on the editor Of che EAGLE
and had long talk wish him ahCf1. the
future Wichita He says We were the
only Wild man he could End and that be
sill not soon forget our unreasonable talk
and predictions. for b. comes hack 20 find
the reality create. than the picture Col
Judy. in phySieus, Is grand and bubies
over with good feeling and reoastee.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
A FEW YEAxs HENCE

II. II. Gardner, the big banker Of Fl
Dorado. spent yesterday in the city. Alr.
Gardner is one Of the shrewdest and most
successful business men in Kansas and 10
is very pleasant thing TO listen 20 his
predictions of Wichita's future. In very
few years Omaha will he overtaken and
passed by Wichita ms q Wholesale point
and live stock market, and then Kansas
City had better look out, as Wichita will
not only have all southwest Kansas but "A
half n million Of people in Oklahoma who
must find their nearest and greatest central
market right here.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
MEETING OF COMMITTEE.

The committee on manufactures held n
meeting yesterday 10 consider the McClel-
len buggy and the proposition OF the in
ventor, Mr. X. NJ McCiellen, Of Clinton,
Illinois, for locating a factory at this point
After careful examination Of both, the
committee decided to recommend the enter
prise TO the public. The carriage has been
tried for four years and has been able for
the service, and it is thought has the quail
tiles for winner in the market 1t Is
made at less cost than other carriages and
has in il the same service
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
MAYFLowER CHURCH sOCIABE.

The Congregational church on Fairview
avenue will give dime sociable at the
home of Mr. O. Thomas, North Lawrence
avenue and Fourteenth street. Refresh
ments will be served to all Included in
the evenings entertainment is the follow
ing partial programme:
| MUSIC, ClOlI
Music, instrumental. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Messrs Parsons Baker Postlethwaith
Reading, "Innocents Abroad. .
Florence Northrup
Music, solo. .......:........... BY Lady
Reading, Kate Maloney' ...
Mr.. Chas Forbes
Music, duet -. By Lady and Gentleman
All are very cordially invited to this
evening gathering.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
FIRE ALARM LAST NIGHT.

Last night about 10 o'clock the fire alarm
was turned in from the corner OF Emporia
and Waterman. The departments an.
swered promptly and found that the fire
which had been caused by the explosion of
a lamp in house near the corner. had
been extinguished before their arrival
LAMP UPSET.
Last night about o'clock a lamp was
upset in the Beacon hall, where some coll
ored people were giving ball The flames
from the burning fluid leaped almost TO
the ceiling. and everyone in the crowded
room stood aghast expecting 70 see most
disastrous coufagration, when a young
colored man took of bis coat and at the
peril of his life, threw il over the lamps
and extinguished the fire.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ON THE WAR PATH.

Yesterday about noon a colored man
named Erskine commenced abusing two
young railroad men standing on Fifth
avenue at the crossing of Waterman.
Both men were unarmed and they re-
treated before his violent and abusive
language. He continued to followed them
full block and with pocket knife cut
one Of them, J. o. Vandyke, on the wrist.
He might have still further injured them
had not Officer Points interfered and
arrested the belIiGerent colored maa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ENTERT ED.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Haste Last evening Gu
tertained few friendSat theirhome in the
southeast part of the city. Among those
present were NJ. aud Mrs c. P. Rector.
Miss Lizzie Yeaman, Aessrs- J. ". SAr-
gent and B. L. keenan,. The evening was
spent in social games and q lovely lunch
con served at a timely hour.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
UNITY CLUB.

The Unity club will give the following
program at their meeting this evening at
Sons of Herman hall:
|. Solo Miss Octavia Hobbs.
. Quotations from David Copperfeld
8. Paper. Dickens" DR.. Mamie Steph-
ems.
4. Paper, David Copperfeld, Rev. n.
Hogeland.
). Quartette. Mr.. and Mrs. Childs and
Mr.. and Mrs. Philips.
6. Essay, "Uriah Heep," F. F. Nc
Meachen.
:. Essay, wilkins Micawber," W. l.
Gritty.
S. Violin solo, Prof Wolfe.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
A COLLISION.

Yesterday about noon street car and a
buggy came very unexpectedly together At
the crossing Of Topeka and Douglas The
horse TO the buggy was knocked down and
somewhat injured the buggy badly broken
up and the driver had his ankle spEained
b. leopins from the vehicle.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
BAD VI Eat.

Last evening Officer Burroughs reported
a case Of no little interest 10 the people 81
the city. lie said that a farmer living
west of here brought IN 20 one 81 the
cheaper hotels two diseased hogs concealed
in a load OF hay. The meat was In snch
bad condition that the decayinS matter
could be smelt for some distance.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
HERE'S LUCK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus V. Wells arrived YES
terday and are stopping at the Carey. They
were married Wednesday evening at the
residence of the bride at Baxter Springs.
Mr.. Wells has been travelling in Kansas for
The Standard shoe company, and has a
hest of friends in the city. He will make
this his future home, and will soon be
ready to entertain friends at his residence
on Waco avenue
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SELECT KNIGHTS OF THE A. o. U. Y

SELECT KNIGHTS OF THK A. O. wv.
Regular drill and business meeting In
A. O. u. W Hall ut III North Market
street tonight Members from other
legions visitingin the city will be made
welcome :. ID. HALLowEIL.
j. r. DUTTkN, Commander.
Recorder
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
CROWDED hotels.

The travel has greatly increased during
the last few days. Inquiry last evening
found the Occidental, Gandolfo and Carey
fall, every room and number ~ cots in
halls and parlor-. The registers are being
used at the rate Of three and four pages
daily
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING OF ARKANSAS
VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

All stockholders of said society are
hereby requested TO be present al the Her
man hall, III North Market street, Wich-
tia, Saturday, March "a, at precisely ? D.
d. Business of Importance TO every stock
holder will be transacted at that meeting.
By order of committee on legal proceed
iugs. W. L. McBEE,
b. B. EGGLEsToS,
c. S. EICHHoLIz.
a. B. FISHER.
WV. H Raysoy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
NAY 9TH.

The hotel men think that on the 9th ~
May the hotels will b. taxed tn their ut
most To care for the people who come 70
the city TO attend the K T. oonclave and
the delegate convention. They say that IL
would suit them better II the good things
could nc more evenly divided
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ANOTHER sDNE.

Jack Thompson's som.wha, notorious
resort on North Main va. yesterday after
noon raided by sheriff Hays. AMI the stock
in trade and fixtures conssca.ed An Old
counter, some chairs and fifteen cases ~
beer thus fell into the possession ~ thu
state
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ArTESTIoS SIR KNIGHTS.

Regular meeting of Mount Oliyet Com
mandery this evening at 40 p m. Visit
ing sir knights cordially invited
c. Il. MARTIN.
Recorder
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
MARRIED..

Judge Thomas yesterday afternoon
united in marriage at the parlor of the
probate court, MIR. w. c. Cochran anu
Miss Belle Roberts, two young people Of
THIS city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Mrs. F. Dixon, of South Emporia, was
yesterday bitten upon the right hand by a
cat; the wound is quite severe and such as
to cause this eStemable lady much pain
and suffering.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

We received a pleasant call last evening
from Mr.. j. ID. Carter, Of Pratt county,
who not only runs large ranch success
lully, but who devotes much time to liter
allure and its productions.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

BY the settlement yesterday made in the
district court, the Lynch-Gardner difficulty
was amicably adjusted, and last night the
young merchants were hard at work pre-
pairing their store room for the :prepera-
llon of their stock of goods
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Capt, Lewis Ijams, comfy treasurer or
McLain county, Illinois, late of the 10th
Illinois cavalry and an old comrade of
Captain Baiderston, is in the city. The
captain is a victim of the cruel war and
and has been in quest of health
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
kllZl2|iZ&6i|3
So 90
Worth of New Spring Goods

For every department on the way, and
will arrive daily. 1t takes little nerve, but
we know that Wichita is now a city, and all
the new effects and novelties that are made
must be shown by us, and that people are
getting sick and tired of trash sales. We
will positively show one of the best stocks in
the state. Our stock of Dress Goods and
Carpets when complete, will have attractions
that cannot help but please. AS we are al
ways prepared to make low prices, it will
certainly be to your interest to examine our
stock before you think Of buying
CASH HENDERSON,
I22 n. Main.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

c. B, Sloat, travelling passenger agent
c., X. 6; n. railroad, has been visiting the
many friends of the road in the city today,
putting up at the Carey.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

The brick work is almost .entirely fin
iShed upon the ornamental from work
foundry on South Washington avenue.
The machinery will soon be put into the
building.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

The ministers and their wives, also the
laymen, who are attending the conference
are invited to call at the EAGLE Office if
they have any desire or inclination to see
the greatest printing outfit in the state of
Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Mr.. II. Berger having resigned Mr. J. T.
Jones has been appointed master MEG hapic
Of the following lines: TT. Scott. wichita
~ Western railway. Wichita & Colorado
railway, Salina, Sterling & Fl Paso rail
way, Annapolis x Kansas Central railway,
Denver, Memphis & Atlantic railway
eastern division). Kansas Southwestern
railway, Grouse Greek railway, Verdicris
Valley, Independence & Western railway,
Leroy * Caney Valley Air Line and Kan
sas, Nebraska & Dakota railway.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

The Daughters of Reb-kah will give
masquerade ball Mt Eagle Rifles hall,
"wednesday evening March - All Odd
Fellows and their friends arc invited
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

If you want to buy roller mill, one that
is paying. write to Ii, Z. Glenn, Pittsburg,
Kan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

The St. Joseph band will give a concert
at their hall, corner of Second and Fourth
avenue, Saturday evening, st. Patrick 5
day. Rev. John Kelly has been selected
as abe orator of the evening and will give
an address. In addition to the musical
program and Rev. kelly's address, a
literary program will also he rendered
The object of the entertainment is to
securr new instruments and the boys are
striving to make this concert very sue
cessful one
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS
KATE CASTLETON,

Kate Castleton will not be here tonight
as advertised, but will appear as an
nounced Saturday. The following tele-
gran to o. l.. Crawford explains the why
and wherefore:
KANSAS CITY. March Is.
Manager Crawford Opera House.
Failed TO make Fort Scott connection
this morning; will play it tomorrow night.
Advertise our appearance Saturday only;
l have your fathers consent.
HARRY PHILLIPS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

A quartette of Wichita wheelmen,
Harry West, George Lewis, Bunny Mead
and ID. K. Niederlander, wheeled up to
Newton yesterday afternoon in little less
than three hours. They report jolly
time and no headers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
PERSONAL.

G. G. Davidge OF Omaha, is in the city.
w. +. Rapley of ST. Louis is in the city.
c. II. Greene, Of Hamilton, o., is in the
city.
d. Langford yesterday came down from
Newton.
j. Donnelly was yesterday over from Ell
Dorado.
II. c. White was yesterday down from
Ellsworth.
c. A Dingle was yesterday in from
teliSburg.
George H. Sombart and Vernon J. Mil
Ter, were yesterday in from Coldwater.
Mr.. jackson I. Cline left last evening for
Kansas City, Kan, and will be absent for
one month.
Mr.. and Mrs Pye, of Cincinnati, friends
Of Col and Mrs. X. II. Smith, yesterday
stopped over in the city.
+. r. Myer, of Pratt, register Of deeds of
Pratt county, is in the city, and called at
the EAGLE yesterday forenoon.
H. B. Cradle OF the firm of Cradle &
Son, Scott City, Scott county, a lay dele
terday.
NJ. Noe, Chicago: F. Peters, St. Joseph
p. b. Smith, Kansas City; Chas. B. Sloat
Topeka; and W. +. Rapley, st. Louis, are
at Hotel Carey.
Editor Wells Coney, of the Wellington
Quid Nunc, was among the visitors to the
Peerless Princess yesterday. He made the
EAGLE sanctum a pleasant call.
Capt Geo. T. Price, of the United States
army, gentleman quite heavily interested
il Wichita real estate and, moreover,
iirm believer in the city's future greatness,
arrived in the city yesterday and is stop
ping at Hotel Gandolto.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Yesterday a driver who had brought the
coniiscated property down from Thomp-
sons joints on North Main TO the sheritf's
office attempted TO overcharge the sheriff
Tor work. That official, however, called
up the marshal and Mr. Drayman was
taken over to interview the police Judge.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Mr. Ferth, the Rock Island passenger
rustler, is in the city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Brick work has been commenced upon
the one story Office to be built just north
Of the Occidental hotel
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Green, of Freeport,
are attending the NJ. Il. conference and are
guests of r. Green, North Main.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16

Lay conference this morning in the base
ment of the T irst church, and there elect
a delegate to the general conference and
an alternate.
Rev. S. Howes, pastor of Catlettsburg,
KY, is taking in the conference.
The programme for today will be, $50
morning prayer meeting, led by Rev. n. S.
Buckner: 8 to IL, conference business; at 10
O'Clock receiving the class of the second
year into full connection: at II O'Clock,
election Of delegates to general conference;
2:2o p. m, memorial services; 1880 p. m,
anniversary OF Church Extension society;
address by DR.. a. j. kynett, secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
A good book is like good companion-in

use all the time.
The question is not whether our children
shall read or not read. They will read.
The question is, what shall they read
And here is where it is the duty Of the
parent to decide this question. The public
Libraries are largely works of fiction, and
these have the widest reading. In the
Chicago libraries the men read 40 per cent
OF fiction, the women IS per cent and the
children 50 per cent, and this is true of
other libraries.
The way to save our youth from bad
literature is to furnish them with the good
in instructive and pleasing form. Let the
church organize her reading circles and
get the children interested and save them
from the bad by cultivating early taste
for the good. Their reading Will largely
determine their Character and destiny.
Adjourned with the benediction.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-16
HARRY PHILLIPS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.

Last night Sam'l of Posen was given to
good sized audience at this place. The
company were more or less crippled by the
departure two days ago of Mr. Frank
Howard who assumed the little role, and
by the Encouragement necessary to the
departure of a member having character
Of 80 much importance. Samuel was i'm
personated by Mr.. Frank Queen who did
very well for the second time that he ever
assayed the character In the support
were some members of ability. The com
pany go from here to Kingman.
Katie Castleton will not play tonight as
announced but will fill her engagement
Saturday.