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Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
IN MEMORIAM.

AT a regular meeting of Wichita lodge
No. 80, A. +. & A. NJ, Monday evening,
April 16 1855, the following resolutions
of respect were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Grand Master of the uni
verse has in His infinite wisdom seen fit to
remove from his labors in this terrestrial
lodge to eternal refreshment in the grand
lodge above, our dearly beloved brother,
H. H. Peckham, and
Whereas, That whilst we humbly sub
nit to the divine mandate of Him who
doeth all things well, yet it seems meet
that we express our fraternal esteem
towards our departed brother. Therefore,
be it
Resolved, That in the death of brother
Peckham our lodge has lost a worthy and
Jealous member, his family an affection
ate and devoted husbsnd and father, and
the community at large an upright and
honored citizen.
Resolved, That in token Of our esteem
for our late brother we wear the usual
badge, and that our lodge room be draped
in mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That copy of these resOlu-
tions De transmitted to the widow of our
late brother, and that they be spread on
the minutes of the lodge, and a copy be
furnished the city papers for publication.
EDWARD PHILLIPS
a. J. APPLICABLE
OSCAR d. BARNES,
Committee.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
TIE JURY DISCHARGED.

4 goodly number of the regular jurors
yesterday visited the Burton car works,
the Dold packing houses and the stock
yards. They were received at the car
works by the companies gentlemanly rep
resentatlve, Mr.. Ed HollOwell, who kindly
gave them permission to look over. the
works. After going to the packing house
and stock yards they returned to the court
house highly pleased with the outlook, and
some of the farmer members were heard 10
remark that they were glad to live in
Sedgwick county. One intelligent farmer
remarked that the enterprises now being
established here would make all the farm
lands in forty miles of Wichita worth one
hundred dollars an acre inside of five
years. This assertion received the ap-
proval of the entire crowd.
Judge Reed yesterday discharged the
entire jury except four, and in his remarks
complimented them very highly even 60
ing so far as to state that every verdict re-
turned by them during their five weeks
service had received his approval. Judge
Reed remarks were highly appreciated
by the jury and thep went out of the court
house with that ser1ne look upon their
countenances that is worn only by those
who are conscious of having done their
duty.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
FINE COLLECTIONS.

Mr.. J. f. Cooper OF the Mammoth stables
has one OF the finest private collections oi
geological and ornithological specimens in
the state. To this is also an extensive
collection of coins and relics. lie has them
in the "sanctum" of his establishment and
delights TO show them to his friends. One
can gain good idea of Kansas geology
from his collection. He also gives this
feature special attention and the result OF
his labor gives a good idea of Kansas
formations. He has also a number OF
specimens from the Rocky mountains, one
of highly organized fish which has been
preserved in limestone remarkably well.
His collection of coins goes back thirty
five hundred years and consists of about
twenty-five hundred pieces. His talk on
this subject shows that his investigation
has made him a numismatist OF rare
ability. The collection of Indian relics
while more common are quite interesting.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
souTHwEsTERN CoNvoCATIoN.

Deanery meeting will be held at ST.
Johns church, Wichita. Kansas. on the
Sth and 9th Of May, 1855 The following
is the program:
TUESDAY, MAY S.
1Oa m-Celebration of the holy COM
munion.
lO:45 a. m.-Discussion: ''The Relation
of the Individual to the PARISH" Rev.
Henry c. Dyer, of Garden City, leader.
2p. m.-Discussion: THE Relation of
the Parish to the Deanery;;" Rev. John I.
Hargrave. of Winfield, leader.
3p. m.-Discussion: "The Relation of
the Deanery to the Diocese" the dean,
leader.
4p m-Discussion; "The Relation of
the Diocese to the Church" Rev. w. Keae-
say-Thomas of Larned, leader.
8p. m.-Missionary meeting, presided
over by the bishop.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9.
7:30 a. m-Early celebration of the holy
communion.
$50 a. m.-Mornirg prayer.
10 a. m.-Discussion: THE Relation of
the Church to the Denominations Bishop
Thomas, leader.
11a m.-Discussion; Church Unity"
Rev. W. W. Ayers, of Arkansas City,
leader
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
PROPRIETOR FOR A SUCKER.

''These lads who are just learning to
play pool are hard on our profits" said a
proprietor yesterday. 'They will come in
here early in the morning, size up cue
and chalk with all the assurance of those
well up in the game. The first effort tells
me that it's an all day seige unless one is
compelled to leave town. The wrong ball
will go down two-thirds of the time The
most of the day is spent in chalking and
sighting, and sometimes | wish they would
spend the other third that way. Occasion
ally some one handy with the cue will
bring in freshly who is allowed the IN
complimentary margin of five balls. Well,
it takes freshly all evening to get the FIVE.
while the other will play for practice; put
up hundred or more All the while
there is a crowd around, many of them
anxious TO get in a game and make me
dollars, while these two chappies get the
table, and l don't like to drive them out. "
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
. CANFIELD
To the Editor Of the Eagle:

To the Editor Of the Eagle:
The EAGLE of Sunday last gave an ac-
count of the wonderful efficacy of Jimmy
McMahan in the arrest of w. f. Jewell
and in securing the stolen Masonic regalia
mentioned in said article. Now the facts
in the case are that McMahan was not
employed in the case at all by Mr.. Coulson
neither did he swear out any warrants OF
make any arrest at any time. Jewell was
arrested on Sunday by the writer of this
and officer Burrows, and Monday morning
Mr.. Coulson got out warrants Jewell and
Nina Poynter. Three weeks ago last Mon
day Mr.. Coulson was advised to take out
a search warrant and find his property
where it was found at last Mrs Coulsou
and lady who don't wish to be known in
the case deserve credit in bringing about
the arrest of the guilty parties.
Z. w, WIBKING.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
LAST YEARS CROPS,

The EAGLE has more than once in the
last six months showed taat last year s
crops had brought more money than that
of the year before. AS matter of fact the
yield last year was not so great as that of
the year before, but prices have been better
than the year previous. Mr.. Flood, Of the
firm of Flood & Brokam, grain dealers at
GODDARD, was in the city yesterday and in
speaking of this question he said that the
firm had paid out to farmers for grain
during the lost year one-third more
money than they had paid the year before
Mr.. Flood also said he thought the hog
product had brought more money last
year than the previous year. He said
Williams & Salesley, OF GODDARD, had paid
farmers $4,000 for hogs during the last
six months. When we take into consid-
Grafton the great number OF shipping
points in this county like GODDARD some
estimate may be formed OF the great
amount of money brought into this county
for hogs alone in the last year.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
A CARD.

The article in yesterday mornings EAGLE
concerning a man in the north part of the
city who as the statement says, has been
refusing to support his wife, sQuandering e
his means on low women and dissolute
characters, and utterly refusing to fur
nish anything for the support of his family
or children refers to me, and calls for fur
ther investigation on the part of the HUI
name society
l have no statement to make, but justice
to myself and to society demands that this
statement be Investigated and that those
who have complained against me stand by
their doings or be shown to be intention
ally injuring me. l am, respectfully,
A. q. CANFIELD.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
SHOTS

This shooting on the public street ia
getting pretty monotonous I tell you. -
remarked a policeman last evening
About midnight Wednesday, you re-
member. we were called to the alley Just
north of the Western Union telegraph
Office, and tonight boy brings in word
that there was a shot fired GA South En-
poria by some unknown person and
Just then two shots were fired in rapid
succession on West Douglas somewhere
between Main and Water. The officer ran
TO the place whence proceeded the report,
but found no ole nor saw any effect OF the
shot. There it goes again." remarked
the officer after his search. The shots
have been fired and the scamp has man
aged TO make his escape. But We VIII get
the fellows some TINE Yek"
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
AMUSEMENTS
A GRFAr NnvELIsT'S SOY.

From the Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle, Nov Il, 1881. Sons OF their
fathers may not be as successful in politics
as their friends may desire, but in the
minds of those who reverence and appre-
ciate the deeds OF the great men OF the
world, whether in the field of arms. state
craft. letters or beuevoleuce, large de-
gree OF interest viii always obtain in re
gard 10 their descendants 1t was this
sentiment, largely, that served last even
Ing to draw out an audience OF about 100
persons. composed OF the best people OF the
city, TO hear Charles Dickens read selec-
tions from his fathers works. The plat
form at the Washington INK was crsped
with English ard American flags ana folI-
age plants A bust of the elder Dickens
occupied a conspicuous place upon IL
To say that Mr.. Dickens read well, excel
lently. indeed. would De 20 make a state
ment which. while eninently true, would
give but faint idea Of the exquisite lnfiec-
tlon and dramatic force WITH which he put
his gifted fathers pathos and huIaor into
words His gestures were simple. and
might have been thought rather stiff. but
they were at all times appropriate, and shs
noticeable lack CT the alT-savlng motions
that characterize too many professional
elocutiopistS WAS rather relleG than 9TH
erwise. OF course, Mr., Dickens proved
perfect master OF the varieties CT English
dialect used IN his fathers novels lie
held the attention OF tbs audience thor
oughly-at thrilling passages 20 an almost
breathless dezree-aad as q whole the
readings proved 90 be fully the literary
feast which was anticipated At the con-
cius.on Of the evenings entertainment he
was presented with fine basket OF flowers
Mr Dickens will resd selections from
his fathers work at she Crawford Gfsad,
" edlesday. Apgil y.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
PERSONALS.

c. A Clark, Chicago, is in the city.
J. R. Maui, of Philadelphia, is in the
city
T. S Brigham of Colorado Springs, is in
the city.
f. A Brogan was last evening in from
Emporia
NJ. Alexandra was yesterday up from
Wingeld.
S H levitt was down from Ellsworth
yesterday.
T. j. Proctor was yesterday in from
kingman.
Judd Hill arrived from Carthage, No,
last evening
H. McElwin, of Cincinnati, is looking
over the city.
Judge A. l.. Redden was yesterday in
from Fl Dorado.
C. G. Wilson of Ft. Scott, was among
yesterdays arrivals.
Mrs. and Miss Henry were down from
Hutchinson shopping yesterday.
G. J. Sherner and II. 4. Loomis, of Bos-
ton, were among yesterdays arrivals.
DR. Purdue was yesterday called to
Hue ChllsOn on professional business.
c. J. Griffith, of the Eldorado Democrat.
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. II. f. Hartzell spent yesterday in
Newton, attending to business matters.
w. NJ. Miller and wife, of Philadelphia,
were among yesterdays arrivals in the
city.
c. L. Slough of the Carey returned yes
terday from ii few days visit to Kansas
City.
Col j. E. Kemp, of Louisville, Ky, is
IN the city, guest of his OLD friend, ChaS.
y. Edwards.
Mr.. S. A. Darrough, one of Anthony's
business matters.
Z. L. Tillinghast, of Clearwater, was in
the city yesterday. He says the banking
business is good in his town.
Miss Ellie Cave, who has been quite sick
for some time, her many friends Will be
glad to hear is very much improved.
Mr.. Charles Ballou, the accommodating
clerk at the Occidental, returned last
evening from a visit of a few days to 1t.
Scott.
Walter T. Hoffman, formerly of the
Smokers ParlOr, has gone to Denver with
the invitation of going into the employ OF
Jocelyn q Cos, dry goods house.
Miss Nina Walker formerly at the Pavil-
ION has accepted a position with Robinson
&c Champion where she Will be glad to see
all of her old friends and customers.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Davis returned yes
terday from a visit of several months to
California. Both are very much improved
in health and their many friends in the
CITY viii be glad to hear OF their return.
Mr.. Joseph Morse returned yesterday
from trip of some days in the western
part of the state. He expresses himself as
much pleased with the appearance of
things and puts Kansas down as the best
state in the union.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
AN OPINION.

E y. Benham capitalist of Montclair,
y. J. is in the city guest of his old friend
F. a. North. Mr. Benham is a man Of
wealth and refinement who has travelled
quite extensively over the United States.
Last evening at the Carey he spoke in the
highest term of the enterprise, activity
and Improvement of the city. Il cannot
remember" he said, 'of ever seeing in all
my travels city OF more enterprise or a
new city that had brighter future. These
colleges and schools which you have on all
sides are certainly monument 10 the cul-
ture and refinement of the people and
when they are built, the chairs all filed
and the students in attendance il will
make things quite different and give
Wichita the educational centre of the
west =
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
ANNIVERSARY BALL.

Invitations are out for the anniversary
ball TO be given by the Odd Fellows and
Daughters of Rebekah at G. A. r. hall
Thursday evening. April Goth. Shaw S
full orchestra has been secured for the oc-
casion, and a grand time is anticipated.
The reception committee comprises Mr..
and Mrs. Wm. Mathewson, Mr.. and Mrs
j. T. Mcmillan, Mr.. and Mrs, w. p.
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. L. \. Woodcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Jewett, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. a Richey, Mr.. and Mrs. f. p. Martin,
Mr. and Mrs. G.. A. Larimer, Mr. and Mrs
II. II. Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. q. ". Fryer,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Furley, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. z. Stem.
The floor committee is as follows: Fl.
W. Kendall. A. W. Magill, c. L. Adams,
W L. McBee, c. VI. Acuf, s. q. Neff, F.
J. Cossitt, A. c. Gansz
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
HEADS DOWN.

A few of the old politicians forgot them
selves yesterday and had their heads to-
gether for a long time standing in the
middle of Main street at First. They
were noticed by the hundreds who passed
by, and it was quite evident to many that
some sort of a scheme in their line was
being constructed and fitted out in trot-
ting tackle. Some friends Of like taste
with offices in sight were attracted and
seen standing at the windows straining
their eyes to learn by actions if possible
the mind of the SQUAD
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
SECURING ROOMS,

General T. I. Taylor. of Hutchinson,
was in the city yesterday and engaged
rooms at the Occidental for headquarters
during the Republican state delegate con-
vention.
Several members of the state house gang
have engaged rooms at the Carey. Some
of the leading Knights Templar have also
secured rooms. The hotel mails are rather
large bearing INQUIRIES.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
TIE DUsENBERY CONCERT.

The Dusenbery concert at the Plymouth
Congregational church last evening was
in every respect a success. The family
consisted of fifteen young ladies dressed in
bright and airy costumes of red, yellow,
blue, pink and white.
The selections by Misses Hamblin and
Hobbs We're rendered in a truly artistic
manner, as were also those by Mr.. Will
Bracken and Mr.. Crawford. The selection
by the orchestra, "Grandfather's Clock, :"
played on combs called forth applause.
The trio by Misses Hamblin, Hobbs and
Mr.. viii Bracken was well received and
the hearty encore was fitting tribute to
their success. The solo by Miss Hamblin
accompanied by Prof. Beach with his
violin was very artistic performance.
The program throughout was well receiv-
ed by the large audience as the enthu-
sastic applause attested. Below is the
program as rendered
Chorus. Happy Hosts Are We
All the Dusenburys.
Grandfather's Clock. wv; Orchestra
SOlO. w Ill DrdCken
Solo and chorus. us.................: Prudence
Recitation .Vassar Girl
Trio . Miss HambIin, Miss Hobbs, VIII
Bracken.
Mother Goose Melodies. . All the Dusen-
burys.
Solo. Miss Hamblin, accompanied On the
piano by Prof. Beach.
Quartette. Prudence, Priscilla, Patience,
Pattie. (Larned at the Boston con
servatory).
Solo. Mr.. 4. l.. Crawford
Duet (the twins. =. Priscilla and Drucilla
500. MISS HOODS
Selections. Orchestra COMBS
Chorus. Home Sweet Home
All the DuSenburys
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
FIRST WARD REPUBLICANS IN CAUCUS

The First ward Republicans met in
caucus last night III W. L. McBee's Office
in the Sedgwick block to nominate dele
gates to the county convention on April
18th. w l.. McBee was called to the
chair and c. H Luling secretary. On
motion Of Gel Fouts committee Of five
was appointed by the chair TO name SIX
teen men as delegates and sixteen alter
mates. The chair appointed l. d. Hol-
lowell, Perry Crosson, w p. Stem, G. L.
Smith {coloredl and L. NJ Lawrence. The
committee named the following ticket
which was unanimously adopted:
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
MEETING TODAY.

Mr.. Herring spent yesterday figuring on
the problem of sewerage for Wichita. He
has not yet given an opinion as to what
system he shall recommend He reports
that he shall be prepared to talk today at
3 O'Clock. As result the mayor has
called a special meeting of the council at
the board of trade rooms which will be at
tended also by the committee on sewerage
from the board of trade
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
AT HIS OLD TRlCKS

Ed Hogan. name which has appeared
upon the police docket and also the Grim
inal docket of the district court, appears
to have fallen into his old way at Topeka.
He was only short time ago released
from TIE county jail and was arrested a
few days since at the capital city while
there as witness upon the [. S. grand
jury for boot-legging whisky. With him
was also arrested Charles Henkle, another
man not unknown in the police circles of
the CITY.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
WESTERN KANSAS REAL ESTATE MEN

A gentleman from Western Kansas
states that the Missouri Pacific Real Es-
tate Association of Central and Western
Kansas Will hold meeting on the 18th of
this month at Scott City. He said he
thought there would be a good attendance
and the association would better equip
itself for doing effective work in their
section.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
PoLICEMEN's RALLTo-NIGBT.

Tonight is the policemens ball at the
Garfield. The boys are anticipating a fine
time and very large attendance The
sale of tickets has been large-ss great. in
fact, as they might have expected. They
promise everybody who attends a grand
and glorious time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

On motion the Office Of W. p. Stem, on
Williams ST., between Lawrence and
Topeka, was selected as the place for hold
ing the primary election on Saturday, as
the proprietors of the voting place in the
First precinct object TO the use of their
property for that purpose.
The central committeeman, Mr. Luling.
appointed Col I. D. Eouts and \. 5. Hol-
lowell Judges.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20
COMMITTEE MEETING.

The joint committee for making ar
rangements for the Republican state
delegate convention met yesterday at
Senator Kelly's Office. The reports OF
committees were heard and letter from
p. l. Browbrake was read, stating that
Mr.. Mcdowell, sargent-at-arms OF the
senate would act in that capacity at the
convention, and suggested to the COM
mittee that two assistants be appointed.
Messrs. A r. Musseller and Lew Aspey
were appointed and the committee con-
graduates itself on having made good
selections. Mr. L. G. Lapham was selected
doorkeeper. Mr.. Lapham having had an
extensive experience in that line the com
mittee feels confident that he will prove
himself quite equal to the task on con-
Yention day.
Messrs. Geo. w Walters and Fred
Bentley, the members from the board of
trade were made committee on carriages.
Some time ago the board of trade eX-
pressed a willingness to take this depart
ment in hand for all the conven-
tions to meet in the city. The feature of
showing the city was thought to command
general interest irrespective of party. 1t
city the board was especially anxious to
lend a helping hand. 1t is thought that it
will be only necessary for the public to
know when the delegates of the conven-
tion can be taken out in carriages and the
citizens will respond by the hundreds in
carriages to a public duty. The same plan
has been followed formerly and no matter
how many visitors on hand there were car
riages for many more. This plan it is
thought will be continued in all the con-
ventions and there is no fears of the citi-
zens failing to respond.
Messrs. Rohrbaugh and Douglass were
added to the committee on decorations.
The committee at present consists of
Messrs. Biting, Keenan,. Rohrbaugh and
Douglass. The members of the committee
appointed at the first meeting reported a
good prospect for the ladies TO assist in the
fine work and thought they would be thus
enabled TO give the hall a nice appearance.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

Mr. Lyman French, who has been spend
ing several months IN the city left for his
home in Elnira, y. Y, night before last.
He takes with HIM good supply Of stat
stics and sample products of Kansas. in
cluding bunch of blue grass with right,
green blades, eight inches long, 70 show his
eastern friends the progress Of spring in
the Peerless Princess. Though past thres
score and ten he returns with greatly in
proved health and will Be followed By the
EAGLE to keep him informed of the pro
Cress OF the city
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

L. j. Vennum's sorrel stallion Ned
Hanlin won the whip prize in Wednesdays
race at the fair ground, instead of as
stated in the report as published yesterday
by mistake
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

The foundation of the Carver building
is now well under way; material is being
placed upon the ground and the work will
be pushed as rapidly as possible to COM
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

A couple OF lemonade customers were
paralyzed yesterday in about five minutes
after the contents of the glasses d.sap-
peared. The explanation OF the vender
was. re good lemon. ze good sugar. ze
good water. II must be you sick" True,
as 20 the SICK pavt q i.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

Officer George Dennis made a queer ar
rest on North Main last evening-the first
of the kind, in fact, that has ever fallen
TO his lot, and he hopes that it is the last.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

And Dow Mr.. Dunkin. the good nstured
county commissioner, let's tie word out
that tie board will spend few wees IL
EaroSe this sesssG
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

Mr.. H. B. Graves, of Greensburg, was in
the city yesterday and called to pay his re
spects to the Bird. Mr.. Graves gives a
glorious report of the outlook for material
prOgresS in that section.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

As result Of The brick front Of North
Main one story structure taking q tumble
4 few days ago, some Of the other danger
ous sheds are being repaired
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

Last evening Harry Hirsh, son of A. j.
Hirsh, East Douglas avenue grocer, was
thrown from a wagon at the intersection
of Douglas and Topeka, and had his arm
broken by the fall.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

c. J. Maxwell was arrested upon the
charge of vagrancy and Will be given a
hearing in the police court this morning.
The Leonard joint was another one that
fell into the power of the police force.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

Ira d. Sturgis, OF Augusta, Maine,
whom we call regular live Yankee, is in
the city, on his Ieturn from California.
Mr. S. is a very close observer of matters
and things commercially. He makes no
hesitancy in saying the Peerless Princess
Is q wonderful city and has still greater
future before il.
Wichita eagle., 1888-04-20

Bishop Thomas will arrive today and al
S O'Clock. this morning will conduct ser
vices at ST. Sohn's church.