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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28

Monday evening last the Chautauqua
Circle held its regular meeting at the resi-
dence of Rev. ID. NJ. Stever, at No. S57 \.
Fourth avenue. There were present of the
members Messrs. Jessie Stone, c. S. Urban
c. H. Koctsch, c. S. Aidrich, and F.
Adams Misses Bertha Daugherty, Sadie
Gutherie, Mary Walker, Minnie Stever,
Belle Stever, Francis Slower, Rilla Taylor,
Ella Burgette, Jennie Daughesty and
Lecta Harrington.
A very interesting program was given,
one of the prominent parts of which was
the question box. The questions were OF
such a character that some OF the
principal news items Of the day We're
discussed in answering them, and were
both entertaining and instructive.
As the term of Office of the old officers
expired with this meeting, new ones were
elected. Mr.. Jesse Stone being elected
president, Miss Belle Slower vice-president.
and Mr.. Chas Aldrich, secretary.
Miss Sadie Guthrie extended an invita-
ton to the circle to meet with them
at No. 4O4 North Waeo, for the ensuing
month, which was accepted.
The program for the meeting on Monday
evening, April 2, is as follows:
Song.
Roll call by quotations on health or ex-
ercise.
Lesson in classic German course, chapter
6; Miss Ella Burgette.
History of the Medieval church, pages
1 to 2S; Jesse Stone.
Plan of salvation, chapter Is and 16, Mr..
F. Il. Adams
Plant Life at Work. from Chautau-
guam; Miss Mollie Jones.
Bones and Muscles, from Chautauquan;
DR.. Noble.
Reading Herder's Skating Song and
Richter's Farewell to Herder;" Miss Min
ME Stever.
Song, by Mr.. Slosser.
Paper on Life of Mohammed;" Mr.
Charles Aldrich.
Recitation by Miss Bertha Daugherty.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
PERICLESIAN LITERARY SOCIETY.

Garfield University, March g. Society
was called to order at 7:30 p. N. with o. A.
Boyle in the chair After the usual devo-
tional exercises and a prompt response of
the members to the first roll call the fol-
lowing program was admirably rendered:
Defamation, ''How TO choose a wife,"
j. Hammers; extemporaneous speech,
Noted men," II. II. Pope; essay, Trial
by jury" H. II. Everest; Grafton, '.Key to
American success" S. Mayberry; declama
ton, selection from Phillips, r. Hartly;
essay, Prudence" r. Kirkwood; extern
poraneous speech, ''Next presidential cam
paign," c. G. Powell; Grafton, "Napolean
Bonapart," f. Antwater: debate, Resolved,
that the government of the q. S. has
reached the zenith of her glory. Atfirma-
tive, E. NJ Graves and S. S. Howe; mega
tive, S. j. Rowell and d. c. Robb. After
an animated discussion the judges decided
in favor of the negative. Following the
literary exercises the election of officers
for the ensuing term was held, resulting
as follows: President S. j. Powell; vice
president, II. H. Pope: recording secretary,
w. Q. McShane; corresponding secretary,
Z. w. Graves; chaplain, g. j. Powell;
NJ. r. Meredith; first critic, j.
Hammers; second critic, S. S. Britain;
O. A. Boyle
The 'cPericlesian' is the first gentleman
literary society organized in the university,
and is now a chartered corporation with
thirty-six members. At the close of the
first terms work the society congratulates
itself on its substantial progress and the
permanent stand it has taken in the ranks
of the institution. S. J. POWELL.
Il Corresponding Secretary.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
HOW HE LOST HIs MULES.

Two men Monday who had come to the
city to take preparatory steps as to the es-
Enlistment of their claim to some land,
in making the rounds, from some cause,
became so much affected by the sights
that by evening it was only with the
greatest difficulty that they could nayl-
gate with any degree of steadiness- In the
rounds they had become separated and
Officer Jim Antrim, who had been watch
ing them, saw one of the two unhitch a
team of mules that had been standing on
West Douglas and drive away. This was
the outfit in which they had come to town
and consisted of rickety old buggy, the
two old mules and set of harness well in
keeping with the remainder of the rig. The
officer noticed the driver Ig-zaging down
the avenue and finally rattle across
the bridge out of sight and thought no
more of it at the time
About II o'clock at night man consid-
erably intoxicated but laboring under an
apparent great excitement rushed up the
avenue and informed everybody that he
met that his mules had been stolen. He
soon gatherer round him quite a crowd at
the corner of Main and Douglass and a
great deal of interest was manifested in
his story and considerable amusement had
over his way OF telling his loss and at his
condition. Finally his partner came along
and sympathized with him. They then
all started out in search of the lost rig.
AT last the old buggy was found on
Douglas avenue but the mules were no
where to be seen. The owner kept up his
search for a lone time hut ar last gave IL
up at the suggestion of his friend The
latter, it appeared, had as a joke driven
the team away so that the owner, whom he
thought too much intoxicated to drive
home could not find them. His own brain
was so much muddled at the time that he
did not know where he had left them and
could not find them himself until yester
day morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
wlCHlTA'S MINISTER'S

The pastor of the Olivet church OF Wich-
ita, Rev, :. 5. Matthews, in reporting for
his church TO the association at Partridge
alluded TO the fact that il is the invariable
custom of that church TO pay their pastor
monthly-the treasurer having the de-
hghtful habit of handing the pastor a
check in full for the mouths salary upon
the last day of each month.-Western
Evangelist.
This is no exception to the custom
among ali the churches OF Wichita. We
suppose they all meet their Obligations
with their minister's with equal prompt
ness: or. if not. they should do so. A min
letters current expenses accumulate just
like ether peoples Business is transacted
in this city either on the cash or thirty-dsy
credit system. and Wichita would be
ashamed OF churches that would permit
the reputation of her ministers to suffer in
the estimation OF the public because they
failed to meet their salaries monthly. We
have heard Of churches elsewhere that
failed 10 come TO time with their preach
ers, but never IN the Peerless Princess.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
AN IMPORTANT ARREST.

| An important arrest was made in this
city yesterday shortly after noon by De
tective c. w. Page of Springfield, HIS The
| prisoner arrested was colored man named
John Curry, and he was wanted for arson
| at Burlington, Coffey county.
From the officer himself was learned the
| account of the crime for which the man is
wanted Within the past ten or eleven
months, he said, there has been in the vi
cinity of Burlington at least dozen dis
| astrous incendiary fires. The person or
persons who committed the felony ALWAYS
managed to escape. The citizens becoming
alarmed at the frequency Of these confa-
grations at last employed Mr. Page to
hunt up and arrest the guilty parties He
commenced the search at first without
much success. At last on Sunday he ar
rested Chas A. Parr at Burlington upon
the charge of burning his own grocery
store in that place and put him in the
county Jail. From this prisoner
information was received which
led to the arrest the next day of PARIS ac-
complete, Louis johnson, at Fredonia
And then from this man was obtained the
clue which resulted in the arrest of Curry
yesterday.
As soon as Curry was in the custody of
the officer he made confession of the
crime, from which it was CLEANED that
the buildings were all burned in order to
secure the insurance money which was
upon them. In Currys own case, Mr..
Page said, he was formerly man well-to-
do, but commencing to gamble and dissi-
pate his means soon disappeared and in
order to raise money to meet the urgent
demands made upon him, he employed Parr
to set fire to his house; it burned to the
ground and he claimed the insurance
money. Leaving that section he wandered
about the state and finally came to this
city, where he was stopping with friends,
when his arrest was made at l O'Clock
IN his confession he also told of
the burning of large grist
mill which was set on fire
for similar motive by Parr. There
were other parties implicated in crime
and their arrest will be made today upon
Mr.. Pages return to Burlington. The
detective has every reason to be proud of
the skillful manner in which he has
worked Up the case, and also to be con-
graduated upon the success that has at
tended his efforts to bring to justice the
guilty parties. He was assisted by Jno.
?. Chess, eX-marshal of Burlington, to
whom he gives no little credit for his
success of 1.-The still hunt The officers
accompanied by Curry left last evening at
$50 for Burlington, where their prisoner
will be confined in the county jail to await
trial.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
WICHITA AND SUBURBAN NOTES.

Extensive improvements and changer
are being made on the Suburban railroad.
New cars have been ordered and are
daily expected to arrive.
Work was yesterday commenced upon
the extension Of the limo out Williams
street 20 Fourth avenue.
Today workmeu will begin laying the
track from the stock yard aorth 10 the car
works This extension 81 the line will DE
rapidly pushed through and In a short
time it Il Thoughts that the road will be
open for travel.
dad, f" the new acquisition TO the force,
was yesterday quite To bis surprise taken
TO halter by the boys and ut thsir re-
quest left his order for a new road oiioer,s
cap.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
YOUNG MEMS REPUBLICAN CLUB.

The Republican club met last evening at
the court house with a fair attendance.
1t was moved that another standing COM
mittee be created consisting of three mem-
bers appointed by the chair, whose duty it
should be to report questions to the club
from which selections should be made for
debates. 1t WAS the spirit of the motion
that the chair appoint four members for
a debate at each meeting. the appoint
ment to be made two or three meetings
ahead, and question to be discussed taken
from those submitted by the COM
mittee. The motion being a
mapping out of new work was
discussed for some time and the general
opinion being that it was a good plan. 1t
carried unanimously and the chair APP
pointed as a committee IessrS. Fleming,
NuseIler and Rohrbaugh. While some
routine work was being transacted the
committee prepared report of twelve
questions. When the report had been read
the chair appointed on debate at next
Tuesday nights meeting. on affirmative,
Nessrs. Rohrbaugh, Fleming: negative,
L. Sturdevant and Museller. The ques-
ton TO be discussed selected by the society
is as follows:
Resolved, that suffrage be extended TO
all without regard to sex, but limited TO
property qualifications
For debate two weeks hence on afrma-
tive, Armstrong and Sargent; negative,
Callahan and Humphrey. Question Sc
lected, Resolved. That the wage Garner
would be benefited by repeal of internal
revenue from ardent spirits and tobacco.
Following the regular debate viii be a
general discussion on the subject, and II
any OF the uebaterS have been compelled to
work opposite to his belief he can have an
opportunity TO talk according TO conyie-
lions,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
THE QUARTERLY FUND LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY.

This company, which was organized a
short time since, is fast gaining the con-
fidence of the business and professional
men of this state. Theirs is pronounced
by thinking men to be the most perfect
plan of insurance ever offered 10 the pub
lie
Being reasonably cheap, and well secured
by its reserved funds which it is rapidly
accumulating-This is shown by the fact
that they have written So 600 of insurance
within the last ten days, and prospects are
very fiattering for business in the near
future. With the energy and push that
the managers are putting into the COM
pany it will soon be recognized as one of
the solid financial institutions OF the
west. The applications for agencies from
good and responsible men from different
parts Of the state are guarantee that the
company is we'll received by the public
generally throughout the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS
a MUSICAL TREAT.


The concert given by the Welsh Prize
Singers last night was the best held in this
city for many years. Each member of the
troupe is a soloist, and that too of a type
seldom heard here. 4 Frederick audience
is very exacting in its demands on all
troupes, but last night every one seemed
to be highly gratified, and many were the
encores received by the singers. Mr.. Wal
ter T. Barker, the harpist, is an artist of
the highest class, his equal never having
been seen seen in this section.-Times,
Frederick, (Md.) Dec. %, 1887.
JAMES o'NEILL-MoNTE CRIsTo.
Crawford's Grand on Monday and Tues
day, April ID and Sd, will present for the
first time in this city one of the best actors
and greatest plays that is on the road to-
day-Mr. James O'Neill as Monte Cristo.
Mr.. O'Neill brings with him all his own
scenery, costumes, calcium lights and
effects, together with a large and strong
company, making the production perfect
in every detail.
Mr.. Charles Fechter has given US his
Interpretation of the adventurous hero;
we doubt if the character of Edmond
Dantes has ever received better justice
than at the hands. of the young actor,
James O'Neill. Endowed by nature for
the part; he carried it through brilliantly.
bringing out the strong points in a most
praiseworthy manner.-Alta. zeal.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
RESOLUTIONS.

The W. T. NJ. S. of the First NJ E.
church Of Wichita adopted the following:
Whereas, Our Father in his infinite
wisdom has removed Sister BoJkins' visi-
bic presence from among US, and (as il ap-
pears TO u.s. in the midst of her days and
unfinished labors taken her to her reward
and higher sphere of usefulness;
Resolved, That We sorrow with the hus-
band, who Will see her face no more, :"
and who will vainly listen for her words
OF Counsel and sympathy, but would fam
rejoice with him that she is
"A truant from time,
From tears and from sin"
Resolved, That In the loss of one of our
number, which, We feel assured is her
gain, We recognize call to renewed effort
in all work TO which our Master has called
us, for we know not the hour" in which
our life work shall be ended and would
earnestly strive for the plaudit, We'll
done good and faithful servant"
Resolved, That with heartfelt sympathy
we would commend the stricken father
and his babes to the Father OF all merciss.
By order Of society.
Mrs. L. L. Jackson,
Mrs. c. H. ABBOTT.
MIS-. K z. AUgDocE,
March 9th. Committee
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
WILL GET FIRST PREMIUM.

A well known gentleman of this city
yesterday received a letter from friend
in Jerseyville. Illinois, who says he is
coming to Wichita soon and explains his
reasons as follows: After my return
from Wichita early in the winter, 1 had
contemplated trip to California before
again coming to Wichita, but have been
persuaded not to 90 to California Ny
change of opinion is due to q letter receiF-
ed here in the past few DAYS from James
Seymour, who went out there from here
last fall expecting TO find fortune await
ing him, now writes to the secretary of
the Jersey county fair, saying he wants
TO be entered at the next fall meeting as
the biggest - fool in the United States
for having gone where he did He also
expresses the greatest confidence in the
result
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
A SMALL FORGERY.

Yesterday warrant was issued from
Justice Walkers court for the arrest of
young Dick Spurrier. He is accused of
forging check for IS and passing upon
Susie Armstrong at a house of i'll repute
The young man was found late in the
afternoon by Officer Vic Haynes at Dolly
Wiiey's and taken to the county jail. In
the evening another check for $40 was dis
covered and handed over to Sheriff Hays.
Both checke are drawn upon the Wichita
National Bank, payable to r. L. Spurrier
or bearer and signed 7. B. Spurrier Dicks
fathers nance. 1t was thought last night
that the matter would be settled, and
perhaps the matter will thus 60 no
further
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
STOP 1T.
WICHITA, March 81, 1857.

WICHITA, March Y, 1851.
To the Editor of the Eagle
There is a report in circulation that
have withdrawn my name as candidate for
councilman in the Second ward. | want
to say to the citizens of this ward that this
report as well as large number of others
of malicious and scurvillous nature have
been set going by interested and designing
persons for the purpose of injuring me and
demoralizing my friends and that these re-
ports are all absolutely false. This race is
not one of my own seeking, but since
have yielded to the request Of my friends
l have come to stay and shall be candi-
date until the closing of the polls on cleo
ton day. Yours, G. w. Ceilings.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
AN EDUCATIONAL MAN,

Prof Marcellus Manly, who has been
superintendent of the city schools of
Gallon, Ohio, for fifteen consecutive
years, arrived IN the city a day or two
since. Professor u. is a property holder
in Wichita and came here with the idea of
putting some building if he found things
favorable. He has growing family and
desires that they should be brought up in
a growing city. The Professor who is a
member of the Ohio state board of ex-
aminers, and who took a prominent part
in the last National Teachers association,
brings several strong letters of introduc-
ton with him, one to the editor of this
paper among others.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
BOARD OF TRADE MATTERS.

The board of trade has issued a small
pamphlet of illustrated Wichita which
will be furnished free to any one who will
mail them to parties where they will do
the most good. Call for them at board of
trade rooms.
Seventeen gentlemen were elected mem
bers of the board of trade at the last di-
rector's meeting. The membership is now
1874. Three more names are wanted today
to make it even POO.
Hon. Henry c. Taylor, a prominent cap
italist of Columbus, o., in acknowledging
the receipt of the EAGLE of March Is, says
to the secretary: Wichita is certainly
destined to be great CITY," There are
some clear headed men back there yet.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
CRYSTAL ICE.
his
A SLIGHT DISTURBANCE.

Yesterday morning Watson. livery
man and night clerk at the telephone Office
quite severely injured Wright, a mail
carrier in the Fechheimer building. corner
Douglas and Market. The trouble. IL
seems, started the morning before. Wright
would come up on the elevator 70 deliver
the mail and while making a delivery on
"A floor would have the elevator boy wait
for him and carry him mp To the next
This arrangement did not exactly suit
Watson and Monday morning when he
expressed himself thus. Wright struck
him a severe blow in the face They met
yesterday morning on the first floor word.
were exchanged and In the racket which
ensued Watson dealt Wright two blows
upon the head with pliers which lie had in
his pocket He then sent for policeman
gave himself up and going 20 the police
court paid fine of - and costs for assault.
IL was rumored that he would be taken in
charge by the U. :. authorities. but last
night, no action for his arrest had as Jet
been made.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
March 9th.
RAIDED.

Last evening Officers Vic Haynes, Eben-
hack and Harrison made q raid upon Jim
Creighten's place on East Douglas avenue.
The proprietor himself and his baskeeper
fell into the hands Of the authorities. A
young man, who il was said was the pal
of the notorious ''Reddy, was in the joint
at the time, and upon an invitation from
Officer Haynes accompanied the party 10
the police station. Some beer and whisky
fell into the hands of the raiders, and ives
stored at the sheriff Office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
PERSONALS.

WI. Rice was yesterday in from Lakin
Z NJ. Donaldson, of Marion, is in the
city.
R. B. Greenhef, of Denver, Col, is in the
city.
G. W. Daily was down from Topeka yes
terday.
H. A. Taylor was yesterday over from
Olathe.
r. r. Smalley was yesterday in from
Spivey.
Geo. L. Austin, of Des Moines, is here on
business.
A. V. Alexander was yesterday up from
Winfield.
George Leamon was in from Augusta
yesterday.
Sam Landaur, of Joplin, is looking over
the city.
E. A Cornell was yesterday in from
Caldwell.
W. A Eaton was last evening in from
Kingman.
w p. Brown was last night in from
Cherryvale.
w. H. Nerten was yesterday in from
Clay Center.
F. c. ,Jocelyn, of Chicago, is looking
over the city.
EJudge A. B. Blackburn was yesterday up
from Anthony.
G. A. Page and Wife, of Centralia, Ills,
are in the city.
Dr.. Robert Black has returned from his
visit to California.
w. J. Fitzgerald, of Dodge City, spent
yesterday in the city.
Scott +. Winnie came in from Cotton
"a lie
Mr.. J. A Nelson, of ST. Louis, postofice
inspector, is in the city.
w. Z. Beatty went up to Topeka and,
lit is rumored, -"
H. H. Gardner, the Fl Dorado banker,
spent yesterday in the city.
JIM. Frampton, of Quincy, Hi, vas
among Yesterdays arrivals.
Mr.. Fluker, one of Emporia's leading
business men called yesterday.
Arthur j. Johnson and p f. Richards
were yesterday in from Marion.
Charles S. Long, of Medicine Lodge,
stopped over in the city last night.
S. VI. Reeves, of New York, was among
the arrivals at the Carey last night
Walter Inman, with the Daily News
tkingman), was in the city yesterday.
Robert b. Johnson and A. T. Sode, of
New York, were among yesterday arri-
walls.
w. f. Pitzer, prominent citizen of
Pratt, was in the city yesterday on bust
ness.
r. T. Lee, prominent business man of
Medicine Lodge, was at the Occidental
yesterday.
j. +. Storrs aud wife, of Burlington,
Kan, are visiting their son, L. +. Storrs,
NlederlanGers assistant
w. c. Perry, L. :. District Attorney.
came over from TT. Scott last evening to
attend to some legal business.
W. T. Snyder. st. Louis: George w.
kendle, Grand Rapids Mich; and z. A
Long, Columbus are at Hotel Carey.
John f. VIM, of S Hershfield's com
mission house, went to Kansas City yester-
day, expecting to remain two or three
weeks there attending to some business.
H. w. Croweu, Newton, Mass, c. 4. |
and ID. :. Philbrick, Brighton. Mass. and |
L. c. Wittcnburg Baltimore, Md. arrived |
in the city last night on a western pros |
pecting tour.
Mrs. II. =. Allen has returned from |
Eureka Springs accompanied by Mr. and |
Mrs. y. Z. jackson. Mr.. Allen they left !
at the Springs under the care of physi- |
clan and they thought somewhat improved |
by the Sojourn there.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
ON THE LOOKOUT.

A car axle making establishment is one
of the latest things developing for the city.
a heavy stock owner in an eastern con-
Germ was in the city, with an eye to NOV
ing entire factory to Wichita. He prom
Uses to talk business ON the first page in a
few weeks. His establishment now en-
ploys over three hundred men and he
would start up with the same capacity on
rnpyipu
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
OFF AGAIN,

The county commissioners left last even
ing for the east on the hunt for court
houses They claimed that they expected
to see some iof that sort of architecture
before returning. They seemed to think
that Indiana would be a good place TO
look for court houses would probably no:
about face until they reach that state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-28
To ORR MERCHANTS,

We wish to call the attention of the
merchants of our city to the fact that we
are prepared to furnish MANILA wrappers
printed. Will duplicate quality and price
Of st. Louis and Chicago houses. We
have a large line of cuts of different kinds,
representing the different branches of
business. Please give US your orders.