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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
DISASTROUS CONFLAGRATION.
The Gandolfo stable on North Main Burnt
Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon at 4:40 the Gandolfo
stableson North Main between Third and
Central was discovered afire. Lew Taylor,
an empIoye of the stable, went to the tsle-
phone TO give the alarm but according to
his statement, he could not get central un-
til he had rang twice. Officer Wibking
attempted TO turn in the alarm from the
fire box at the corner of Second and Main
but the box was from some cause out of
order and he rushed TO the Occidental tele-
phone and he says had the attention of GEN.
tral Immediately, and thus got the alarm
into the department.
Upon the arrival of the companies the
flames were well under way and spreading
rapidly to the buildings on each side ofthe
stable BY dint of hard and judicious
work the flames were controlled in re-
markable short time; the stable of course
could not be saved as the fire had good
headway when discovered and being OF
pine and containing hay burnt like kin
ding wood. The buildings on each side
were considerably injured, but were saved
from destruction.
The people in the row south of the burn
ing stable commenced removing their
fire, believing that it would be impossible
to save their houses if the first should get
afire. Mrs. johnson, who lived in the
house just south of the stable, managed TO
save her household goods, but the house
itself was made uninhabitable. Mr.. Nc
Carty's family, who occupied the
next south, too removed every
thing In the place. but found the house
little damaged. On the north Rardon's
shoe shop had its roof burnt and the in
terror drenched with water; almost all OF
the contents were however. saved.
There were in the stable at the time Of
the fire twenty-tbrea buggies aud twenty
six horses. Thanks TO the energy and hard
work OF Lewis Taylor and another en-
ployee OF the stables, as well as persons
attracted by the alarm, all these were
saved While the building was burning
the last horse enveloped in flames ran out
OF the rear door. His sides were terribly
burnt. his name gone, his ears half burnt
away and eyes blinded bY the heat. He
was taken to the car stables and cared for.
The building, az well ss the house occu-
pied by Mrs johnson, were owned by Er.
Mcfarland. who is at present at San Fran
cisco, California. Both were INSURED. The
owner OF the stable Sas Mr. Edwin
TAYLOR. ana upon him the loss
viii fail quite heavily as be had no insar-
ance upon any OF his stock, feed or harness
destroyed.
The cause ot the FIRE is Tot definitely
known II was frs; discovered bursting
out OF tbc south side Of about the central
part Of tie binding. A man was seen a.
work mailing boards on the side Of The
bul!dio. where the IRE was only = few
minutes Afterwards first seeB- By some it
i thought that 70 might have besn started
from his lighted cigar. still saeh vas not
last n ght definitely known 20 be the ease-
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
nEsr CITY OK TIE ooSTIxExr

Mr. leyi : Could, chairman n the
stockholders COMMITTEES o. The Farmers
Loan and Investrnent eon7 7pany Of Kansas,
and president Of the Board q Seiectmen
lex-offcfo mayor n Mslro9e, near Bas'on.
accom- panied By Mrs. Gould, rsssctssSi the
city Monday morning and are the gieS-s
of Mr.. J. T. Recess family fos feE dsys-
Nr. Gculd and wife arr en route 20 south-
en- California for a winter vacation. bat
b~inz 20 CON- pIetely sr.arn0rsd of Wichita
from a recent visit here On bzsEnss-. Mr..
G. could not resist the desire that his wife
should see The wonder of the west "
During a brief caIl AZ tie EAGLE oGiee yes-
,s-aay Nr Could expressed himself sn-
Enthusiastically concerning TIE prssenf
nssgaifciencs Of the city and ;hs future
grandeur il j. sure 10 attain 20, in bis
5rsfzrnenr- he wzs SURE the city ia with
oslt an equal IN the rn.tss. States u ula1y
Te- rsectz
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12


The way false rumors touching Wichita n
are originated, gain currency and fly is
amazing. One of our business men yes-
terday showed the writer Of this letter
from an acquaintance NJ Great Bend max
ing inquiry concerning the reported hang
ing at or near this city, one day last week. 1.
OF a man accused of being a horse theft
the execution being reported 10 have been
performed in peremptory manner and
without the Intervention of the law or the
officers thereof. The inquiry contained
the first intelligence received here OF the
imaginary transaction. The EAGLE u not
advised of any such transaction of recent
date In any part OF the state or the south
west. il is certain none has occurred near
this city. How such rumors get into cir
culation and for what purpose We are un-
able To so much a. gue-s.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
MORE SALT PROM Ki~eNA~.

The Moore salt company. q, Kin grnan
sent 10 this Office yesterday a specimen ot
the output from their works. which. ~ far
as we can Judge, is perfect in quality. As
IL certainly Is In its crystalline whitenes.
There's nothing the matter with King
mans salt; it's all right. The Moore salt
company is composed OF the following
representative citizens Of Kingmsn: J. +.
Martin. John +. Moore. C. r. Holbrook.
II i.aytou
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

There "a al cd gentleman f. ,hc
who should have some che 20 care 70
q = kind way lie Eeesis plslr. eaa-.
Portable room Aay oHe VITO vii IOok
after him for s1aagl cash conss1erasscn
will confer fassr cy calling ca W b.
smith OF A a Hyde-
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

cosCERT sERyicE CF Hrsic AyD soSc.
Prof ". H. Powers vii conduct = 49,
vice Of music AZ Dodge avenue church tbs
evening The service viii - I'D by AZ O.
che-tra and choir ~ good singers A.
Prof r IL a man q superior aiHn'y ~
both tsaebinz ana execution g gill - q
grand treat for 81 - J TIT
Pastor
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Mayor Allen rsesivsd = isgtxF ffcns
brother who rtsldes in Sebraska snd = sa
editor q a paper lis imyfsssioa hs
says since the elsctio3 is that be keo=s
more than Be did before bat ha i u the
opiniou ihz; hs has 90. cutie % rpuca Il q.
suercR
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Any one wishing addresses or gold or
silver lettering OF any kind put upon books
for holiday presents can have it done in
the EAGLE building.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
ANNoTNCEMENT~

There will be meeting % the Equal
Suffrage society for the election Of officers
this afternoon az the residence % Nrs
Baldwin, III South Lawrence syerae
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Regular meet ing Elmo Lodge % Prrfsr-
tion, No. .. a q A Scottish Rte Aaz1ns
on East Douglas a. O'Clock Wssiaezsisy
evening Dec II. Work ia ninth degree
\ foil Attendance Is desired by order
J. & Ccig Y II
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Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Do not forget the social tonight ~ the
corner of Emporia avenue and Tenth
street. Admission free. Music BY the
Ninick orchestra
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
supeFinten6eDts and Principals OF Common
CIV and Graded schools

Just completed and for sale at this Office
"Record of Teachers Ability for use by
superintendents and principals. Can be
used in any city. The book is Of a conven-
lent size to carry in the pocket. Bound in
cloth. JOcents; Flexible Back, S1.00 Sent
10y mail to any address upon receipt of "A
cents for cloth aud S1.07 for flexible bind
ing. Orders by mail viii receive prompt
attention. Address
THE WICHITA EAGLE,
If Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
THE WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN FAIR.

The ladies' of the above named church
opened their fair in the Enterprise block.
corner Maple and Seneca streets. last even
:nr under most favorable and promising
conditions. 4 large crowd gathered 10
partake Of ;he excellent supper well and
commercially served. and 10 inspect and
purchase the extensive and varied line of
exhibits, comprising many useful and
beautiful articles, 80 generously contrib
uted by the tradeSnen OF the city
AT late hour the crowd seemed
lndiminished and the interest
increasing. The exhibits and ssties will
continue through today and tonight. with
another excellent supper of oysters and
,ubstantials st night. The hail evinces
much taste in arrangement, with well
filed booths. presided over by fair maid
Fms aud matrons. willing to bestow smiles,
while receiving shekels for articles sold.
An increased patronage seems assured
for tonight
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

- J. Aibrght II Hsga Kiuzrra-
county. was 10 re ctT alEeE.ding tie
fATu.ers' co1venfiDu
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

The Benevolent society OF ;he FIRST Prs
byterian church tsill meet "Wednesday af-
ternoon ~ o'clock az the home of Afrs A
VI. wa-sarn, 4le Waco avenue.
Niss e J ForTs.
Mrs II /. SIsPzoS. Pfr.5deut
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Last night the front door of the Boston
Store was discovered open by Officer Ire
land of the McMahan patrol and the pro-
prietor notified. He kindly remembered
The boys for their vigilance
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
TIE SECOND ATTEMPT.

Charlie Warner made a second attempt
to take his life yesterday afternoon at hi,
room over the Brunswick billiard hall.
He took two and half grains OF NOR
phine.- but it was not sufficient to carry
out his plan of rapid exit The doctors,
too, it seemed, meddled somewhat in his
cherished designs and altogether he i
having pretty tough time 10 shuttle Off
lie may profit from his two failures and
make a grand success yet Of his third
attempt
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

One of the events Of ths week viii be the
Musical Soiree to be given this evening by
Miss Efiie Caves pupils at her music
rooms In the Fletcher building. 4 pro-
gram of unusual interest has been arrang-
I'd and will be most highly appreciated by
r musical and critical audience.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

II. \. Spears, Of the Candy Kitchen, Is
rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing
baby boy, the first born, at his home, No.
253 North Market.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Last evening the explosion Of lamp in
the Bargain house on North Main created
quite a commetion for few minutes.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

He was asked TO explain what WAS meant
BY the last resolution He said the object
Was to give farmer two years TO redeem
his farm
General Eggleston-Would hare TO see it
published ali over the world that the KaR-
sas farmers are not able to protect them
selves and appeal to the legislature The
farmer would be injured because he won Z
be able to borrow money.
Linch-Kansas is nlortgaged less than
MANY eastern states where the same rights
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
PERSONALS

w II. Earl was down from Newton yes
terlay.
Ell. Hanock, of Chicago, was here yes
terday.
". 0. Frazer, Of New York, is at the
Carey.
W. J. Crawford was up from Anthony
yesterday.
John \. Eaton came up from Winfield
yesterday.
J. D. McNealy, of st. Joe. was an ar
rival yesterday.
+. H. Davis returned to the city yester-
day from Topeka.
w A Black, OF Fort Wayne, Ind, is
looking over the city.
w. II. Carter and c. :. Foltz were in
from Belle Plain yesterday.
c. W. Shumway, VIM. Lowrey, and J.
r. Bell were in from Lyons.
B. B. Cushman is home from visit of
two weeks TO friends at Oswego.
J.P. Garris, ESQ, director of school dis
trict l40 was in the city yesterday.
H. a Heath, manager of the Kansas
Farmer, called yesterday at the EAGLE
office.
W. B. Crouch, the well known, arrived
from ST. Louis yesterday to fix up the
Metropole.
J. J. Augustine, a merchant having dry
goods houses at Wellington and Et. Scott
was in the city yesterday.
The Rev. DIR. II. N. Paynter, of Chicago,
will be the guest of Mr.. j. y. Wallace on y
Lawrence while in the city.
William Finn, of Sedgwick was in the
city yesterday and graced the EAGLE Of
fee with his presence for few moments.
Among the Caldwell people in the city
f. II. Fitzpatrick and wife, j. Z. O'Con-
nor.
E. II. Fitzpatrick, w y Hubbell and L.
q. Bailey three of Caldwell's solid men,
were in the city yesterday and called on
the EAGLE.
c, W. George, Kansas City. John A.
I.add. st. Louis. w. T. Gaines st. Joseph,
and +. J. Lator, New York were Yesterday
registered at the Carey.
Rev, Father Dissenkamp. chaplain to
Bishop Jansen Of Belleville. Illinois. ar
rived last evening and attend the recep-
.lon OF Bishop Hennessy this evening.
D. !. Reber Esq, of Lorena. an old time
Kmsan and friend of the EAGLE, was in
the city yesterday attending the farmer 5
convention and favored the EAGLE with a
very pleasant call
Among the Wellington people in the
rity yesterday We're W. !. Nelson and
Misses Lille and Mary Burns. Emma
Williams, Mrs. Peter and William Spears,
Chas A Newman and wife, ". :. Nelson,
". K. Savage and wise. W. D. Moore and
wife, b. Z. Ryan and wife, Mrs. Claypole
and Mitchell.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

MT.s. II J.. SINPsoS, Psesi
-ecrnfHrT.
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

o. p HooD. secy
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12
COST OF A FACToEY.

The way to utilize the product of the
sorghum plant Is to prepare the
hogs and cattle for the great
We now have a cheaper sugar plant than
the tropical sugar plant, a cheaper plant
because we have the leaf rs a feed
nrodDcr
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

l.
The next wear we had battery built
in a cylindrical form with The bottom 30
arranged that il dropped down By hinge
and let the contents all ont at once
Now. don't like TO criticise
u ncle sam. " bnt as sugar maker, our
Uncle is not a success. Three years ago
50. co was fooled away. We got some SUI
gar but they said il was purely an sc-i-
dent 70 get sugar out of sorghum. think
il Will be an accident II they ever get any.
The sugar We got that year cCs. 81 y
cents per pound The government paid
the 81 - and we had 10 pay the - cents
which lef, rs in pretty rad shape.
That method however. got eut o per
cent Of the Juice instead OF - per cent as
before, but the leaves of the cane bothered
US. To yet rid OF this YVES the Eext Gues-
ton. The removal Of tbe sheath Of the
leaf where IL Joins the stalk was the next
part of II. Il was declared that tha,
would lie too expensive. a party down in
New JERSEY. where the government was
running an experimental station, said that
it could oaIy be removed BY hand and that
would cost 81 oo per ton OF cane
machinery heavier was devised by which
the leaves and stalks are cut UP together
and the pieces OF lessre- being lighter are
blown ont BIZ SERIES Of fans In addition
10 getting clean stalks sid the Leaf Tor
feed, We find II very cheap process
Wichita eagle., 1888-12-12

Getting forth faots have stated
. Prof Cowgills reports Of our work
/ at 1t. Scott, are rather full. The country
/ is full OF sorghum literature.
| The Judge was then asked whether or
not the system under which they operated
al Fl. Scott was patented. lie explained
that Prof. Swens0n had discovered the use
+ of the carbonate of lime in the process 70
/ be very good thing and applied FOR pat
ent on the sane The government is now
claiming the patent on the ground that
Prof Swsnson il alleged 70 have
made the discovery while working for the
government The validity Of the patent Is
now in litigation But no man need hest
tate about going into the sugar business
on account OF that patent; Il vii make
very little difference. The Use Of LINE had
simply had the effect OF making better
syrup only.
There being no other questions the judge
thanked his audience and resumed bis seat
followed by vigoroGs round of applause
On motion II delegate the convention
unanimously rendered Judge Parkinson
"a vote Of thanks for his interesting and
instructive remarks"
" J. Albright, o. Kingrnan, offered the
following, which, a. the request q The
clerk. ne read:
Resolved, BY the Southern Kansas
Farmer association in convention Assem-
blezi a. Wichita, that we heartily approve
| the action of congress ia extending aid 70
the sorghum sugar industry and earnestly
| request q continuance os said sd u1tsl TIE
| industry Is thoroughly established.
Resolved, That nc legislature of Kan
sas De requested to authorize municipal
ties within the state 10 bozd their credit in
aid OF establish og plants TO manufacture
sugar from sorghum and further
Resolved, That the legislature OF Kan
Sss be requested TO make sufficient a9pru-
prfsriou Of state tuuos 20 continue ,he
payment Of bounty o. two ceats Per pound
Cszfszsss 81 E-x.fh P-ss
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-08-25
a Stale Subject.

The Harvey Peak tin deal, which a
few months ago 50 largely absorbed
public attention in this, and other places
in the Hills, and elsewhere, has ceased
to be topic Of conversation, or sub
ject for even a passing thought. While
it is believed that negotiations are still
pending, and that the prospect for the
final cOnsummation Of the deal is fairly
promising, there seems to be a manifest
disposition on the part of the press and
people TO ignore the subject.
IN view OF the repeated sensational
reports Of certain newspapers, whereby
the public has been led into the errone-
Gus belief Of the deal having been made,
1t is by no means surprising that this
momentous matter should have passed
from public attention, and drifted into
the realms of deepest oblivion. 1t may
he somewhat refreshing TO be hum
buggcd, and it is even said that Ameri-
cans heartily enjoy it; but we are greatly
in doubt as to the policy of newspaper
persisting in the repetition Of a chestnut,
whose pronounced antiquity should
long since have relegated it to the
regions Of direst obscurity. Whether
permanent operations are early inaugur-
ated in the tin fields of this locality or
not, it is evident that the vast amount
of work required to meet the laws re-
quirements on their numerous claims in
this vicinity must soon commence,
which in itself involving, as it does, the
outlay of many thousands of dollars,
must necessarily be of great benefit to
this place.
There is nothing particularly dis
couraging in the situation when viewed
from reasonable standpoint. The
most favorable verdict has been pro-
nounced upon the extent and quality of
our tin ores, by experts of pronounced
standing, and ability, and it can, at
most, be but question of brief time,
when this wonderful. resource will be
utilized in the meantime, while we are
enjoying the benefits Of other more
tangible resources, let us calmly wait
and hope.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-08-25

A report is being circulated, which
bears semblance Of reliability, that a tin
mill will be erected upon the Madill-
Poznansky property at once. The loca-
ton is stated to be q short distance
north of the Eta mine road, three or
four miles east Of Eta. The tin prop
erty is considered the very best in that
locality, and there is no questioning the
fact that the owners have unlimited
faith III it, and have for a long time
been endeavoring to improve it upon a
larger scale than mere assessment work.
hence the report that Chicago capitalists
have been enlisted to place money in
the building Of mill for the working of
the tin ore is considered plausible. BY
next week we hope to learn the full
particulars.
LATER Alex Madill was in town yes
terday (Thursday) and confirmed the
above report. He states that Chicago
capitalists are to build the mill and work
will be commenced at once. The exact
size and capacity Of the mill has not yet
been determined. There have been
numerous trials with different kinds Of
machinery for concentrating tin in the
Hills, and now after close inspection Of
each process a plant will undoubtedly
be put in that will be a success This
new plant will be only about ten miles
west of Hermosa. This is only starter
of many such plants that will surely be
built in that locality before another year
passes, but a most perplexing question
has been settled in beginning having
begun.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-08-25
The Times.

While il may not be claimed that this
place is enjoying that degree of pros
perity, warranted by her extensive
mineral, and other resources, it is
especially gratifying to note, that not
withstanding the many disappointments
experienced, resulting from protracted
delay in the inauguration of important
mining enterprises, moderate degree
Of progress has been maintained. Those
who have become familiar with the
situation, now fully realize the fact, that
the growth Of this city, during the past
few years, has not been commensurate
with the advancement of the surround
ing country, and have awakened to the
fact Of the marked importance Of our
agricultural resources, which, III the
near future, will give ample support to
much larger town than Custer IS at
present.
Leaving out entirely our mineral
resources, which must eventually reach
the highest Importance, this place, with
her agricultural and stock interests
offers rare inducements to those desirous
of engaging in business enterprises. The
fact of this place haying enjoyed fair
degree of progress during the past year,
while other places, less fayorably situat-
ed, have retrograded, will be accepted
as sufficient proof Of her superior adj
vantages, and assured ability to main
tain her position as the chief city Of the
Southern Hills. Custer City, with her
vast acreage of waving grain, untouched
by hail or blight, how approaching the
verge of maturity, and her innumerable
tributary herds of cattle and horsss is
amply prepared to await the issue of
events; and while mine owners, and
railroad companies are deliberating over
contemplated enterprises, in our interest,
will continue to enjoy prosperity from
a source as enduring as the everlasting
hills by which she is environed.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1888-08-25
Horse Stealing,

That the horse thief is not yet extinct
in the Black Hills, seems well attested
by the news Of the stealing of Capt
Wizards fine running horse on Sunday
night, and also a valuable animal be
longing to Mr. Jackson, residing i'll the
same neighborhood in the southeastern
part Of the county, which news reached
this place on Tuesday evening.
There is every reason to believe that
the thief, and the stolen animals were
seen in this place on Tuesday night,
between 10 and II o'clock, as n hard
looking character came riding into this
place at that time upon horse answer
ing TO the desert ption Of the Willard
horse, leading another horse, supposed
to be the animal stolen from Jackson.
The fellow rode into dark alley, at the
rear Of the Kleemann House, and hitch
ing his horses, went into a saloon near
by, leaving his Winchester rifle strap
ped upon the saddle. Ordering a bottle
of whiskey, he obtained it, and returned
to the horses, mounted, and departed
for parts unknown, since which time
nothing has been heard of his where
abouts. w. S. Wood of this place,
made an effort to follow his trail on
Wednesday morning but was not sue
cessful.
A few persons, who had not yet re-
tired for the night, saw the man ride
into the alley and hitch the horses, and
believing the horses had been stolen,
reported the matter TO a number Cf men
in the saloon, among whom. it is said
there was one deputy sheriff, but it ap-
pears that in the meantime the thief
had vanished, and could not be found.
1t is stated, however, that there was
little search made and none whatever
upon the part of the officer, who would
have been following in the line Of his
duty. had he raised party, and follow
ed in pursuit Of the supposed thief,
which every appearance indicated him
TO be.
1t is but justice to the sheriff to state
that be was absent from town upon the
night referred to.