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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
REGISTRATION.
But Little Interest so Far shown in Preparing
to Vote-Sixth Ward Ordinance.

The city clerk estimates that only about
five hundred names have been placed on
the registration books. Last spring cleo
ton found six times this number able to
vote and up to date, the registration not as
active as last year. This is construed by
some as meaning that less interest is
shown in city affairs and on the day OF the
next city election, the sun will make the
trip in about the same time as on former
days.
Some of the ladies have already register
ed. Yesterday quite number called on
the clerk and in their modest way gave
names, wards, when they remembered
them, occupation, and last of all, which is
by odds, the most trying, the age. Before
reaching this point, the young gentleman.
Mr.. Carney, assistant city clerk, who does
most of this work, as rule takes on a
healthy color and puts the last gu estion If
the lady apparently is just over the voting
point, with -hate-to-be-so-cruel look. Oc-
casonally one hesitates and then Will say,
"Ohl well I'm old enough to vote, that's al
you want to know"
''Must have your age, Miss. The record
won't be complete without it,
'Well, l guess I'm twenty-one, and
down goes two and one.
In looking over the registration books
yesterday a gentleman remarked that
there were quite a large per cent Of the
ladies registered who seemed to be but
''twenty-one He said he intended to
look at last years books and see if some
Of them had grown any older as the
moons 90 by.
The Sixth ward question seems to be at
tracing increased interest nowadays but
some of the city law makers seem to think
that its 'too late" to howl on that issue.
The cause Of the ordinance failing which
divided the city into six wards is attri-
buted to several things. The one opinion
that seems most prevalent among the peo-
pie is that the present council could not
exactly calculate to a certainty what
effect a slice OF their ward here and slice
there would have on their own dear
selves in the gloomy future. The
councilmen who have been heard speak
of the question claim that it is "a very diff
ficult matter to make an equal division of
the city and hence the delay" The or
dinance which widened the Third ward
and cut a slice off First and Fourth wards
~ Salu 10 De ueiecGlNe Oh tne hon-c1udl
division scheme. The Fifth and Second
wards We're not touched by the proposed
change and it is remembered by some that
the councilmen from the wards not mo-
Tested had no heart-stirring objections to
make over the proposed ordinance.
Some of the un-honored citizens have
been heard put the failure 10 pass the Or
dinance down on the black mark side of
the council
The city clerk says that many people
come to the Office to register who ask about
the Sixth ward and some claim to live in
the supposed lately created ward.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
AN IMPORTANT MEETING.

On Saturday the 10th the third meeting
of this association will be held al the
board of trade rooms in this city. This
association is composed of the following
fair associations: Waldo Park associa-
ton, Kansas City; the State Fair aSsocia-
ton. Topeka: the Salina Fair association,
the Newton Fair association, the Winfield
Fair association and the Hutchinson Fair
association. Secretaries of each of these
associations have notified the secretary of
the Circuit association O. this CITY that
they will each send delegates to this meet
ing. All persons who are interested IN
having successful fairs this fall are in
vited 10 be present at the meeting. The
first Agricultural Fair and Race meeting
OF TIE circuit Will be held in the city Of
Wichita beginning August 90 The
different plans of conducting fairs VIII be
discussed, and a united effort will be
made 20 make this fair circuit one con
tinued success from its fins; fair held in
Wichita to the closing Of the circuit at
Waldo Park, Kansas City.
Remember the meeting viii be held in
rear room OF the board Ct trade rooms,
Saturday afternoon at l:58, March 10. All
are invited TO he present
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
SURPRISED.

One of the most pleasant and complete
surprises of the season was the one that
awaited Miss Dora Martin on her return
to her home on Laura avenue from school
Wednesday evening. She found the fort
captured and completely garrisoned by the
young ladies OF her Sunday school class of
the First Presbyterian church. The sur
prise was so complete that the only thing
to do was to surrender gracefully, and
after dispensing with all formalities, the
commissary was properly interviewed and
resulted in right good repast. The occa-
sion was the fifteenth birthday Of the
young Miss, all of which have been spent
in our own Wichita. The hours were
pleasantly passed, and all returned to their
homes wishing their little captive many
returns.
The following persons made up this
pleasant party: Mr. and Mrs. Carver, Mr..
and Mrs. Rule, j. b. Thompson and sister,
with the Misses Carver, humble, Reese,
Eicholts, Bird, Bruner, Wilson, Derby,
Bissantz, Dixon, Bruce, Slayden, Mercer
and Dodge.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09

the mast. figured as whisky vag and IN
his new role was called upon to pay 81,
instead of his former Slfl
William Williams was another WHISKY
vagrant that fell into the hands CT the
police. Being found guilty of the charge,
he appealed his case.
John Speers, the man taken the night
before for attempting to steal bicycle
from Joe Henley's, answered TO the charge
of petit larceny He was both guilty and
penniless and was sent to the cooler for
twenty days.
In the afternoon the participants in the
West End drug store shooting scrape were
in court Against one, William Spar,
were two cases-frst, drawing, and second,
carrying. concealed weapons. The first
charge Was dismissed, as IL appeared he
had not drawn his weapon; he, however.
paid SIS and costs for carrying concealed
weapons. The case against the other,
Jake Pecora, was continued until this
afternoon.
Later in the day house in the south
eastern portion of the city was raided and
the mistress and inmates Of the place
brought into court to pay the usual fines
imposed.
J. W. Bell was accused of running n
Joint on North Main, pleaded not guilty,
but witness testifying that he had bought
a bottle of beer of him at his place, he WAS
fined and committed
PROBATE COUNT
Bond for 8, 900 filed and letters OF guar
dianship issued in the estate of Mary l.
Coffman, insane
Settlement was made yesterday by o.
d. Kirk, as guardian of the estate of the
Bolick minors
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
AROUND THE WORLD.

On Wednesday evening, at special re-
quest, Captain George Wider, of H. NJ
Pilot service, entertained the people Of
Perkinsville with description of one of
his voyages around the world The cap
tain recounted his numerous adventures,
whether tragic or numerous, in such
manner as could not fail to delight any
audience His description of the various
ports and the sights to be seen at each,
was not only Interesting, but instructive
il the highest degree. The lecture took
place in the Stoten building and the hall
was crowded. At the close, unanimous
vote Of thanks was rendered the captain
and many expressed the wish to hear him
again.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
PERSONAL.

J. B. Graus, of 1T. Wayne, is in the
Gerald Volk was yesterday down from
Topeka.
Jro. Covert was yesterday down from
Topeka.
PC. Ford and wife, CT Schuylerville,
y. Y, is in the city.
Ms H. Ii. McAlister left yesterday for
Colorado, to be absent some days.
r. T. Cadwalad.r and wife arrived in
the CITY from Stevens county last evening.
Z. c. Fisher, of Denver, and A. Hutch
inS, of Houston, were N the city yester-
day.
Mrs. n. A. Peers, of Lawrence, Kansas,
is visiting her nephew, i. Phillips, OF
South Topeka.
Miss Nettie Hine, of PaInesville, o., en-
route for Texas, Is visiting at the home OF
II. y. Amiden.
Mr. r. A T. Vaughan, of Philadelphia,
and J. ;. Parker, of Kansas City, are at
the Manhattal,
r. J. McKim and w. L. Chambers yes
terday returned from a business trip to
western Kansas.
Mr. +. McCulIum the lumber man of
Hutchinson, was in the city yesterday,
calling on friends.
Fletcher Bryan and wife, If Fayette
county, have come TO the city to make
Wichita their home.
Mile Fannie Bloomfield arrived from
Chicago last evening and is stopping at
the Carey Grand Hotel.
Walter B. Tutle, New York; ,Jno. S. De
Wolf Cincinnati; q. T. PenEeld, St.
Louis: +. \. Crafts, Cincinnati, are at the
HOtel Carey.
Mrs. J. w. Lawson, of 241S East Second
street, and daughters, Lucille and Bessie,
left yesterday for Columbia, No, to spend
the summer.
Mr.. Sturgis, wealthy and influential
man o Augusta, Ne, stopped over in the
CiUy YESTERDAY on his way to California,
The guest OF Edward Dallett.
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Fulkston, who for
some days have been the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. c. NJ. Jones' left yesterday morn
ing for their home at Charlotte, Mich.
Mr. S. w. Wilson, OF the firm of Thistle
wood q Co, left last evening for Il short
trip through Texas. He viii visit Fort
Worth, Dallas and other important points.
MIR l.. h. Sherwood and family returned
from an extended trip to California last
Saturday, since which time Mr.. Sherwood
has been confined to his room with sick
ness, but expects soon to be out.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
TOBACCO SEED.

Captain Miller of Fort Riley. whom
many Of our citizens will remember. will
be in the city before many days and will
bring with him lot of tobacco seed
which he wants 70 have introduces among
the farmers and see. If possible, they ca :
not be induced TO make tobacco growing
ing one OF the industries Of this valley
The early settlers of the valley Will re-
member that ii was tried few years ago
and il was grown very successfully. The
quality was No. l. The DULY reasons for
not continuing TO grow it was the want Of
proper place 70 cure it, preparatory for
the market. farmers AZ that time being
unable 10 purchase lumber and the dam
age done TO the weed by the wind which
blew in those days, but does not now. To-
bacco is staple, and if the farmers will
grow il company stands ready to manu-
facturs in Wichita, who have an aband-
ance of capital and VIII engage in the busi.
ness on large scsle. The board OF trade
should take the matter under adviserent
Immediately See what can De done, as
the TINE for planting Is upon Us
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
AT TIE CHRISTIAN CHUCK,

The meeting at the Christian Church
last night was the most interesting one
thus far, In the series of meetings.
1t was begun by member of short talks
and prayers by different members of the
church, each of which indicated great
eanestness, and proved that the church,
as body, had been greatly revived and
was deeply concerned for the salvation of
souls.
Elder s. W. Crutcher, a visiting preach
er, gave brief but interesting talk. He
said he had just come from a meeting at
Wellington. where they had gracious re-
vival, sixty-nine having been added to
the saved Elder Hobbs prefaced
his discourse by saying that reports were
coming in from every side OF great re-
vivals. From Anthony, from St. John
and from numerous other points he had
received letters telling of the great work
going on in the salvation of souls.
He then followed with an earnest. thrill
ing sermon from the text: "And as Moses
lifted up the serpent in the wilderness,
even so must the Son of Man be lifted up;
that whatsoever believeth in Him should
not perish, but have eternal life."
1t was gospel sermon, full
of truth. Christ was pointed
out as the only hope of salvation. The
poison of sin had infused itself through
our natures, permeating even our veins.
There must be an antidote to this poison
1t must come from without. 1t must come
from some higher power. What was that
antidote? Belief in the Lord Jesus Christ
But, says one, believe in Christ; is that
enough:
Take your bible and concordance and
examine the passages wherein occurs the
word, believe. You will find that spring
ing out of that belief is obedience. Abra-
ham believed. He obeyed the Lord i'm
plicitly in all his commandments
If we believe in the Lord we must believe
he had the right to command. If We be-
lieve he had the right to command then
then plainly it is our duty to obey, and if
we refuse to obey Him, and honor Him,
then we do not believe in the full accept
ance of the word All were exhorted to
faith and obedience, and a life in accord
ance with the gospel and Gods law.
At the close of the sermon four persons
responded to the earnest invitation ex-
tended to accept Christ.
The meeting will continue through the
week, and great blessings are expected to
result therefrom.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
WHAT 1T WAS

Last evening a crowd OF men and boys
congreGated on East Douglas near the
Carey The butcher boy and the drivers
of delivery wagons stopped and tried to
get as near as possible to the center of at
traction. The car driver stopped his car
and the passen gers craned their necks to
see what it was all about. In the mean
time the crowd continued to increase until
the street was almost biockaded every
body was trying to get just one glimpse Of
the center OF attraction and envied every
one who was on the inside of the ring. At
last the police interferred dispersed
the crowd, drove them like brutes away
from what-only dog fight.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
UNITY CLUB JUNIOR.
THE BOARD OF TRADE

Has issued several hundred invitations to
the leading citizens of the state to attend
the formal opening of their elegant new
quarters in the Sedgwick block. On the
opposite page Messrs. Robinson & Cham
pion, the new wholesale and retail station
cry and book concern, invite every citizen
in the state to attend their opening on
March 10 and inspect the largest, most
complete and cheapest line of books and
stationery ever brought to the city. A
handsome engraved calendar is promised
as a souvenir OF the OCCASION
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
SURPRISED.

j. S. Nave, a banker of Attica, Ind, is
in the city on prospecting tour. He says
he was considerably surprised to find
Wichita a city of such size, development
and improvement and believes that it is
a place not oyerrated, but on the contrary
much moderated. He has in the past
month invested quite largely in Wichita
property, and intends to become the owner
of still larger amount of such desirable
real estate as is offered in the city
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
ADJUSTMENTS
MISS; BLOOMFIELD.

Vienna Deutsche kunst- und Musik-zei-
tung, Marck II, 1888: The little interest,"
ing American, Miss Fannie Bloomfield,
intends to return to her native town,
Chicago, and will, no doubt, enthuse her
American audiences as she did ours The
little Miss masters the piano with soyer-
eign technique, her touch is vigorous and
her conception independent and original
Incessant applause rewarded the perform
ance Of the highly promising artistic
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. January
16. 1884: Miss Fannie Bloomfield, of Chi
cago. then played Weber's Conzertstuc&
for piano. with orchestral accompaniment,
and scored immediate success. Her play
ing Is brilliant. and her touch firm, true
and expressive. She was recalled and play
ed a beautiful nocturne by her teacher,
LeschetiZsky.
At the Crawford Grand tonight
ANNIE PIxLEF.
Annie Pixlev is to appear at the Craw
ford Grand Saturday, giving two perform
ances, THE Charity Girls at the matt
nee, The Deaeon's Daughter" in the eve
ming. The following message was yeSter-
day received by o. 7. Crawford, local man
ager;
Annie Pixley opens here in .Deacon's
and strongest company have had this
season. | can assure the citizens of Wich-
tia grand treat. L. ". CRAWFORD"
FANTASIA"
"Fantasma," with new and gorgeous ap-
pointments, was presented by the Hanlons
at the Globe theatre last evening. The
piece is a spectacle such as produced in
Europe during the holiday season, full of
stage mechanism, startling tricks and
elaborate scenery, strung together on a
somewhat meagre plot. The scenic feat
ures are, indeed, the great charm of the
play, and some of the sets are quite re
markable, among them the realms be-
meath the sea, the DEVILS dormitory and
the bower OF roses. Mr. William Hanlon
as Farmer Close displayed that agility and
quaint humor which have made him fam
Gus, while Miss Laura Burt in the title
role sang several songs which won the ap-
prevail of the audience The remainder of
the long cast was made up of trim figures
and pretty faces. As a whole, the spec
tacle was one of the best that has been
given in Boston for years. -
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
HIGH SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

The members of the Crescent and Emer-
sonian societies of the high school are pre-
pairing to give an entertainment in the
high school building on North Emporia
avenue tomorrow night. The program,
which consists of vocal and instrumental
music, recitations, etc, is of superior
merit and full house is expected. The
program viii be published later.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
A RUNAWAY.

Yesterday afternoon horse standing at
the corner Of Second and North Main street
became frightened and started down street.
A blanket which had been thrown over the
horse was flying in the air, and this added
not little to the fright. Down Main
street he rushed at the imminent peril of a
collision with cars, vehicles or of running
over pedestrians, aud watched with great
interest by crowds of people.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
MEETING OF REAL ESTATE MEN.

The meeting of real estate men tomor-
row night at the board of trade rooms
promises to be well attended Quite a
number were heard yesterday discussing
features of the work done at the first meet
ing, and maturing propositions to submit
at the next. 1t is desired that interest be
shown in the matter, and the meeting to-
morrow night is said to be of especial inn
MOI
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
II IS SETTLED.

The secretary Of the board of trade re-
ceived today a letter from our congress
man, Hon. S. R. Peters, giving assurances
that our request for an additional hundred
thousand dollars for our government build
ing would be granted. He says the COM
mlttee who lately visited Washington did
all that could be done, and our people
need feel no further anxiety.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
EMPORIA AVE. VI. T.. CHURCH.

Quite an interest was manifested at the
Emporia avenue NJ. +. church last night
Several joined on probation and four by
letters from other charges, and still the in
4erest is not abated. A young preacher by
name of Delhi filled the pulpit and made
some telling hits and advanced some fine
arguments for the cause of the lowley
Nazarine Services today at 230 p. IN. and
children's prayer meeting at the close of
public services in the evening. An earnest
invitation is extended to all to attend these
services as great good is being accom-
plished.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09

Our old fried, Frank Yike, or some one
else in Wichita, Is sro;ling us. We have
been receiving the EAGLE OF thai city
every week, direct from the office for som e
time, and we are fast learning 10 love ii,
and look for lis appearance every week
with g eat pleasure. We think il i the
best paper coming to us from abroad, land
we receive several every week. 1t is full
and running over with news of all kinds
We get information from it's columns
about the west that we fail to get from
any other paper that comes to us.-Perue,
Ind, Republican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09
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ton sustained and amendment of petition
allowed
North and South Lumber Co VS.. A. z.
Garrison ct al. demurrer of defendants
sustained.
SUIT FOR DAMAGES
Some time ago there was filed in the dis
trict court a suit by Otto Brumme, in
which he claimed $4,000 damages from
Dr. s. w. Richmond for malpractice The
case was disposed of Yesterday Dr. Rich
mond filed, ne himself acting as his
attorney, suit for damages, claiming
$1,000 for the injury to his reputation and
the loss of his business and profits and
gains arising from his profession, that of
magnetic physician. The doctor alleges
in his petition, as grounds for the action,
that the said Otto Brumme, without any
reason or probable cause, charged the said
plaintiff with the crime of malpractice
in his capacity as magnetic
physician and also caused to be pub
Iished the following malicious and libelous
matter to-wit: That his intestate's death
was caused by and resulted from lack of
care, skill and diligence on the part of said
defendant and from his ignorant. unskili-
full, improper and wrongful treatment of
her as physician"
on WRIT or HABEAs CORPUS.
A case of peculiar interest came up yes
terday in the district court and resulted In
the disposition. at least, for the present. of
the somewhat sensational marriage of Mr..
Joshua Ossman and Miss Jennie Moss
The writ was gotten out by the father of
Mrs. Ossman, and the wife, who is not
over IA years of age, was brought to the
city Wednesday night by Deputy Metcalf
A large number of friends Of both parties
arrived in the city to take sides in the
matter and were in the court room when
the case was to have been called in the
afternoon The young bride, however, APP
peared to be well enough satisfied with
her choice. and so the case was dismissed
and the young couple left to begin together
their married life
JUSTICE COURT.
Henry Hogan was arrested upon a war-
rant sworn out By a nluchly intoxicated
man. John Gallagher charging him with
assault and battery. His hearing was con-
tinued until Tuesday next.
THE case against Charles and Jack Tozier
was continued from yesterday until this
afternoon at ! O'Clock
4 man whose first name was Henry and
whose last name was unknown, was
charged with disturbing the peace of one
W. Il Denkers, on North Main street He
appeared in court and had his case con-
tinuei.
William Spar swore ont warrant for
the arrest Of Jake Pecora. charging him
with deadly assault.
The old JedreysT Thompson trouble vas
yesterday opened Up again by a rep!sy.a
suit brought by Mrs Jefreys 10 recover
from J. J. Thompson pin which the latter
wears but which she claims belongs 20 her.
4 rather Interesting time is expected DO
fore the settlement of the case
AT Justice Barrett's court the case Of A
A Post against the beard OF education
came up again for trial Il was tried once
before, but the verdict Of the jury not t--
ing in accordance with the evidence, a new
trial was granted The jury returned
verdict giving to the plaintiff - apiece for
the eighteen clocks with - for rspair>
FoIfCE COURT.
Jack Clark, an aiiaround vaxrant, was
yesterday up before his honor. De has, In