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Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
EXERCISES OF LINCOLN
TWP. CLASS.

The first commencement exercises of
graduates of Sedgwick county common
schools were held in the Methodist church
at Furley, Thursday evening. This class
consisted Of ten graduates. The program
of exercises were as follows:
Greeting Glee, by the chior.
Invocation, Rev. J. r. Naylor.
Salutation, Miss Grace Mccormick,
district AS.
Inventions and Inventors" W. T. Kelly,
district %.
Agriculture" Edith Merrill, district o.
early History of Sedgwick Co.." Lee
Tear, district 152.
81 Can't and / Can" Martha Osman,
district %.
Kansas" Chauncy Merrill, district g.
Life in the Colonies" May Anderson,
district q.
Good Manners" Kittie Wilson, district
15a.
Music.
"Exaggeration," Hattie Main, district g.
Valedictory, subject, Progress OF the
Human Mind" J. NJ Parks, district 80.
Chancellor H. w. Everest, of Garfield
university, then lectured the class This
WAS Il IdEt treat 70 ttIt CLASS ds Everest,
in his usual happy and pleasing manner,
gave them much practical, wholesome adj
vice, which il needed viii be anchors
always 10 the better and nobler things Of
life and be conducive TO success in the real
life they are now beginning.
Closed with song by the class, and the
benediction by Chancellor Everest.
The papers presented were well written,
many of them Astounding in good things,
showing thought and careful preparation.
We regret that space forbids our giving a
synopsis Of each paper. We trust their
success in school life will urge them to
grapder efforts in the Life which now is
and is vet 70 come.
SIR. Pence, county superintendent, was
present and had charge of the exercises
He certainly deserves great praise for his
earnest and tireless efforts In the interest
of the common schools. IL is owing to his
advocacy, more than Any other, that the
course of study was introduced into the
common schools of this county.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
Y. NJ. c. A. ECHOES.

Young mems prayer meeting tonight
from to SIS. Subject, s'Look and Live"
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, in
brick church corner Lawrence avenue and
First street, the usual song service and
Gospel meeting will be held.
Rev. E. A Hoyt, of this city, will address
the meeting tomorrow. Men who live
downtown and cannot conveniently go to
Mr. Hoyt's own church to hear him should
embrace this opportunity.
The average attendance at the young
mems meeting for March was 261, the
largest meeting of the kind in the state.
Quite number have recently been COM
mending the exceptionally good singing at
the mems meeting, the secret of which is
that everyone is provided with hymn
book with notes, and all usually enter
heartily into the service of song.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
THE WEATHER.
PERSONAL,

George Gerson was in from Kingman last
night.
S. H. Bracy was down from Salina yes
terday.
John Humphrey left for Leavenworth
yesterday.
James Dana, Jr., was yesterday down
from Topeka.
w. j. Price, of Lakin, is in the city call
ing on friends
S. p. Caikins was down from Kansas
City yesterday.
J. H. McIlvane, st. Louis, arrived in the
city last night.
II. +. McTaggart, Ration, \. NJ, was in
the city yesterday.
Ed StemmelI, of Las Vegas, n NJ, was
among yesterdays arrivals
W. II. Brown, Hartford, Conn, was
among yesterdays arrivals.
Fred Houston Esq, was down to Nor
witch on business yesterday.
o. p Houghton and H. A May were yes
terday up from Arkansas City.
+. \. Conigne and J. J. Grub, Chicago;
j.. Schilsky, New York, We're yesterday at
Hotel Carey.
II. Robinson, of Atchison, is at the Occi-
dental ard Will be in the city d few days
attending to business matters.
Diamond Joe" one of the best and pur-
est gems OF the road, cast his rays upon
friends in the city last night.
MIR. John l.. Waller, editor of the Amer
lean Citizen, Topeka, Kan. is in the city
on business, leaves today on business.
Mrs. DR.. Mamie Stevens is back from
Washington, ID. c., where she has been in
attendance upon woman's convention.
Chas. L. Owens, the pleasant western
ticket agent Of the Vandalia, came in from
Garden City and western Kansas last
night.
II. II. Parker, young gentleman well
and fayorably known here, came up from
Fl l'aso yesterday, to spend few days
with his old friends
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
CHANGE OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

DR.. d. c. Huffman, superintendent of
the water company, leaves in few DAYS
for Pittsburgh, Pa, the headquarters OF
the American Water Works company, and
his place will be filed by Mr.. T. c. Ans
barry. Mr.. Hoffman has held the position
of superintendent in the city for over a
year, and has been quite energetic in get
ting the new station, giving the city good
water instead OF something else, and has
had several miles of mains put down and
connections made, greatly improving the
system. He accepted the position in order
TO get change or life, thinking it would
better his health. The outdoor rustling
has had the desired result, and he will
probably now return 10 the profession
Mr.. Amsbary for some time was superin-
tendent OF the water works at Pekin, H.,
and has been in the business for some
time He is a very clever gentleman and
says the desired improvements in the
works will continue.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ON CHICAGoAvENUE.

Excavation has just been completed on
Chicago avenue, twest sidel just west of
the Garrison block for a brick business
building. Work on the foundation has
commenced and the work will be pushed
rapidly on to its completion. The building
viii have a front of sixty feet, the same
depth of the Garrison block and be two
stories In height. The style of archi-
lecture will be the same on that as the
building it adjoins. The builder is Mr..
Phillips of FL Dorado. On the east of the
Garrison block the foundation is already
laid for two story, twenty-five
feet front business building. When
these two buildings are completed
then there will be a solid brick front Of
l2) feet.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ANTsEMFNTS

Crawford Grand On Monday and Tues
day, April ID and 3rd. will introduce Mr..
James o'Neill and his magnificent com
pany in the great romantic drama OF
Monte Cristo. The star company and
play are very highly spoken Of all through
out the country, and this IS the fifth year
Mr. O'Neill has performed this grea. play.
And where ever be returns, from year 20
year. be Is welcomed by large audiences
Mr.. o'Neill brings the entire production
with him complete
One OF the strongest stage pictures ever
presented Is undoubtedly the dungeon
scene IN Chateau dit, ksween Edmond
DaDtes, Mr.. James OFEeiii. ard the Able
Taria-brooklyu Daily Times
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
The COEKTS
r0.rX CnTH-

Ii Mcdonald. James kresoo. James
Murphy and Tom Kelly comprised the
gang Of Migrants who yesterday appeared
in court 20 answer TO tie charge 81 dis
surbing the peace Of the Santa Re railroad
bands tie day before With the exception
Of the last named all were found guilsy
and committed 10 the cooler.
Jim Lse, thu Chinanan who was A-rsz.-
Cd upon warrant sworn ont by . young
coiorrd man for taking clothing sent TO his
place 70 be wAsted, appeared oeiors bis
honor yesterday. His honor. however.
found the o:ease vAs one Of szuhexx.ereu,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ASSAULTED.

George Corn, living on North Market,
between First and Second streets, was
Thursday night the victim of savage and
villainious attack. He was returning home
by the back way and when passing through
the barn he was set upon by three men who
commenced beating him and demanding
his money; he, however, succeeded in max
ing his escape from the wretches and ran
for assistance, but when he returned they
had made their escape and could not be
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
OPENING OF THE LEVY GRAND.

The new hotel at Larned which is the
finest hotel in western Kansas, will be
opened under the auspices of the Sir
Knights Templar of Larned, April q, 1855.
Messrs. Levy and Moffitt are making ar
rangements to run special car from
Wichita on that date. This will be one of
the grandest affairs that ever took place
at Larned. Invitations will be out in
few days
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

John V. Motfett says he thought Col
Hallowell went to Hutchinson to prosecute
the jointists, but from articles in the
Hutchinson News about him (Nioifett) be-
ing a former resident of Hutchinson, but
left there and came TO Wichita TO get rich
and built 100000 hotel at Larned in
company with NJ. W. Levy, he thinks
either the colonel or the editor of the News
or both were not in a condition to do the
mental work necessary to hunt evidence or
s~a ora in,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
nlsrRIG CorET.
AT THE OPERA HDSrR-

Work was yesterday going on At the
Crawford Grand Upon the interior tbs
frescoers were putting the finishing
touches upon the walls and the painters
were painting the wood work Of the bal
cony and the boxes. Plahterx were al
work upon the store rooms Of the lower
floor. and paluters were a. work upon the
roof. Tie managers Office has just be~a
completed And richly furpisssd and
most attractive place The work will be
finished a. rapidly ~ possibls
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

ATTENTION EQUAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION
Your are requested 10 meet at the W. c.
T. L. rooms this evening at o'clock.
Business OF importance viii come before
the members. Gentlemen who are Ell
rolled as honorary members are particu-
larly requested TO be present.
Mrs E LEASE,
Vice President at Large E. s. A.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
BORN.

j. L. Dorsey was happy, extremely hap
Ply, yesterday and made no effort to dis
guise the fact. A girl had come TO his
house on North Topeka; ''bouncer''<too.
ne said, that tipped the beam at eleven
pounds.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
PATTI ROSA.

the auspices of the Ladies Aid society Of
that church.
PATTI ROSA.
The large audience was completely car
ried away. The plaudits and encores were
constant for the sprightly, fascinating
little lady, who sang and danced com
pletely into the hearts of all present. 1t -
10 be hoped she will make an early return
date. Richmond VA Wing.
Crawford Grand, April 6 and !.
THE MUSEUM.
This afternoon will be the last time the
children will have an opportunity of wit
Messing the Royal Marionettes. New fig
ures have been put on this week and the
performance is one highly entertaining TO
the little ones, Ladies will find the enter
tainment in theater No. very pleasing
one. The musical comedy sketch by Mr..
Dave McCord and Miss May Smith has
made tremendous hit. and is unani-
mousIy voted "the best thing yet" Miss
Laura Moore as ''JuIietten ia the "Brgand
Chief" has made many friends who have
no hesitation in pronouncinV her the best
leading lady that ever played IN this house.
Ladies should attend the matinee today
and secure a ticket for the watch and
chain
The WEIGH PRIZE sIy6EIs.
A novel but none the less enjoyable con
cert was given by the WEIGH Prize Singers
at the Baptist temple last evening. The
club is composed Of double auxTt~;te.
and the appearance of the ladies in their
native dress was pleasing feature Of the
entertainment In the part and chorus
songs the artists showed fine training. and
th.ir voices blended IN rserfer. harmony
The sol0ists had rich and flexible voice.
and were all enoored- Mr. Walter r
Barker gave two selections on the harp.
which were enthusiastically received, the
rapid movements and the delicscy Of the
movements in TIE Dance Of tire Fairies
being his finest work.-Sews. Fall River.
Mass, Nov. IL, 1857.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The Ministerial Association of Wichita
will meet at 2:30 p. m. Monday, April ,,
in the lecture room Of the First Presby-
terrain church. II is hoped that every
member will be present, J. ". LOVE,
w. J. TUIL. President
SSC'y.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

Messrs. C. D. Gray, T. S. Kennedy and others:
Your petition having been shown me, in
which | am requested to become candi-
date for councilman for the Third ward,
and being assured ! will receive the earnest
support of many voters of the ward, / will
be candidate, and if elected will en-
deayor to do my whole duty.
Respectfully yours,
J. GILES SMITH.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a meeting of the Francis
Y. this afternoon at 2:30, at the w c. T..
[. rooms All members of the society are
requested TO be present
By order of the president
NOBLE JONES, Sec'y.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

II. s. Maddox, civil engineer, left last
evening for his home in Chicago. He will
be absent about two weeks and in the time
do some work in his line in sewcring Ev-
arston, Illinois.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

TO TIE VOTES or WICHITA.

am not = candidate for the Office Of
director Oh hoard Of education. THANKING
ny friend. WHO are dessrous of vocns 10,
rae for TIA, position I am rot and rsver
cave been q candidate. Hes,ecstpily.
Mrs. 81 z kEAsR
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

Two horses TO delivery wagon got up
the usual daily runaway yesterday on
South Main. Tire horses were not cap
tured until there was considerably Of a
week and they m0en the worse for the
fight
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

Mr.. w. NJ. Munich, the Halstead jeweler,
we are informed has one among the finest
three-year.old Hamiltopian colts in the
state. Mr.. NJ. anXiously awaits the COM
ing Wichita horse fair, and says he will
be on hand with his Hamiltonian colt
Bro. NJ, made an EAGLE representative a
present of handsome prize-wiu name
il some other day.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

The Eagle Cornice Works on Main just
south Of the Wichita q Western railroad
track is now almost completed. Iester-
day workmen were engaged putting on
the main cornice of the structure They
will be ready TO commence operation in
the new works within a short time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
A SUDDEN DEATH.

Mrs. Harry Davis died last night about
l1:30, of heart disease. She had just re-
tired for the night, when she raised from
bed and fell to the floor dead
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist
Protestant church gave, in connection
with their other work, an oyster supper
at the residence of Chas Callet, near the
corner of Oak street. and Cleveland avenue,
Thursday evening. The supper was
financial success; new acquaintance were
formed and highly enjoyable evening was
spent.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ADDITIONAL LOCAL on "a PAGE

Before buying SUNDAY dinner call .: As
early vegetables. Peas, beans, eseurn.
bers, rsdsshe., lettlee, Asparagus AID
strawberries DoEzEr & RcNsyY.
rf4f
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

And now it is rumored that young
man quite popular in Hebrew social
circles is soon to be married.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

Workmen were yesterday laying the
street car track from Douglas avenue
south on Topeka.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

The grea.-st Of French novels, Monte
Crisso, AT kos'nson AZ Champion.
dfIs-ss
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

The famous Dusenbury family will, in
the near future, give concert at the
Plymouth Congregational church under
the auspices Of the Ladies Aid society of
that church.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The financial secretary of the Women's
BENEVOLENT Home and Hospital received
since last report.
DONATIONS
Mr. Taylor, soc; Humphrey & War
rem, SOC; Mrs Druley, 81; Mrs.
Durand, 81; Dr. Silverman, 81; DR..
Croskey, 81: 4 Lame Soldier, 81;
Lewis Strong, 81; Mrs. r. f. Law
renee, So; Mrs. Hyde, IS; Mrs C.
\. Walker, 81; total. ..............S 10 90
Inmates Observation-Disclosures. 81 GO
Madame Bloomfeld's concert. ... 243 90
J. b. Brinley ) 10
Allen. so
Wichita Gun Club. Observation-Disclosures. IS %
City. 30 90
Total 426 65
MRS S G. MITCHELL. Fin, Sec.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
and turned him over to the state authori-

PROBATE COURT.
Claims were Yesterday allowed sgains,
the estate Of Daniel RonIigh, deceased
Fannie Beck, three year cd daughter Of
Bertha Beck. was yesterday adopted 70
John and Caroline Nan.
Sale bill was yesterday filed IN the per-
sonsl estate of Daniel Romigh, deceased.
Marriage licens. was yesterday issued To
NJ J. WEIGH and Eliza White, both Of
Wichita.
DISTRICT COURT.
Yesterday forenoon the time az the dis
trict court was consumed in bearing Of
State W. George Tyler. The defendant.
will be remembered Is the young colorod
man who, a few month. ago, IL Is said,
broke into the tailoring establishment 81
Swab Il Closer on North Asin and stole
some clothing. The oodefendant, a
colored man and Charley jackson. was
also arrested and has been In the Jail for
some time. Tyler vas captuyed In kan
sas City. The jury after a short cslibera-
ton upon the case returned a verdict Of
not guilty, aud the defendant was dis-
charged
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

Take .hs new shors line. C. X. 3 "
Rock Island rou,s, 20 Kama. C,v. 81
Joseph. Chicago A.a 81. LoU.A iiA9
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

We, the undersigned citizens of the
Third ward, would respectfully request
you to become a candidate for the position
of councilman of our ward and, if accepted,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

II. II. Parker, young gentleman well
and fayorably known here, came up from
Fl Paso yesterday, to spend a few days
with his Old friends.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31

Chas. L. Owens, the pleasant western
ticket agent Of the Vandalia, came in from
Garden City and western Kansas last
night
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-31
MR.. j. GILES SMITH.


Mrs. s. G. MITCHELL, Fin. Sec.
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POLITICS EIasf, THE PUBLIC AFTER.
the ALDERMEN POSTPONE TnE FOURTH AVENUE
RAILWAY MATTER TILL AFTER ST. AoUIs.

rur .rnrourS POSTPONE THE FOURTH AVENUE
RAILWAY MATTER TILL AFTER ST. AoUIs'
The BOARD OF Aldermen met yesterday, but thero
was no earthquake. In anticipation OF an sAci''hs
t1mo. great crowd collected before the stated hour
and waited around the licked doors IL had ucen
given out that the alleged combine Of fourteen VINO
had defeated tho resolution permitting the use OF eec
,rc motors on the Fourth ave street railway "ouiu
turn upon their enemies and wipe the noor' win
tbem II that was what the crowd came for 10 seo'
they were disappointed The proceedings were AZ
mn time thrilling. After motion had been passed
that the next session DO held June H. 50 that tne
statesmen In the Board could attend the s1 LOUIS
Convention Mr. Sullivan moved to reconsider the
vote by which the report Of the committee on the
electric motor was lost, and 1t prevailed by vote
of 81 to q.
Then Mr. walker presented resolution which
granted tho desired permission with the provso that
the railroad company should reduce its fare from five
to three cents for each passenger The Alderman
followed this up with q speech m which he presented
statistics to show that the company by taking on
horses and putting electricity would save my
psr cent or in the running expenses He urgeu
that the laborng people OF the city, now grouno
under foot by vecont fares should receive some Oh the
benefits Of this cheapensd method OF traction MI.
rtzslmmons said that Mr. walkers figures were incor-
rect and referred to different kind Of electrical motor
II might DO cheaper for tho railroad people, because
n essened the danger Of losses Of 1.-Two stock by cpl
oemio or fire, but actual cost Of operation suoh
vas not the case.
Me- Storm moved to refer the whole matter back
To the Railroad Committee with direction to find out
whether the corporation seeking tho privilege could
Nord to pay gross to the city for the same, or
To reduce the fare proposed by Mr.. Walkers reso
luton Voting began at last, and Mr.. Storms amend,
ment was lost by a vote of 13 to IL, which showed
that the combine was stil In tho majority aud Mr.
alker's three-cent amendment was buried under an
Adverse maturity of IL Strong efforts now
made 20 adjourn, but without success. Then Mr..
Van Mnden made a motion that the whole matter
lie over until the next meeting, which was carrieo
BY q vote OF IA to IL.
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EVIDENCE OF KBRRS GOOD CHARACTER.
THE CASE WILL 60 TO THE JURY To-MoRRow-No
MORE WITNESSES TO BE ExAMINED.

THE CASE WILL 60 TO THE JURY To-MoRRow-No
MORE WITNESSES TO BE Examined.
Tho Kerr case will 90 to the j;iry tomorrow. The
evidence was all In at O'Clock last night. After
cross examining r. Sidney Smith and John NJ Serb
ner, Of the peoples witnesses, Bourke Cochran madc
an earnest and eloquent effort to have the court In
struct the Jury to return a verdict of not guilty.
He based his motion these grounds: First
That Fulgraf had sworn that no bribery was
committed; but that therS had been an Aldermanio
combine for blaokmail, and that he Fullgraf had
accepted tho money rs pleasant incident connecteu
with his office, and would have voted for the Broad
way Surface Railroad bill IN any case; and, second
Even admitting that there was bribery, the defend
ants connection with 1t had not been Established
Justice Patterson made a noncommlttal adverse
ruling Without indicating what effect the evidence
had had on his mind, no said he could not take
ths Case from the Jury Mr.. Mclean, secretary OF
The Twenty thlrdst. road, was briefly re-cross-
examined by Mr. Cochran, and Judge Davis then
opened the case for the defence He spoke for about
two hours and half, and made strong plea for hs
client pontng out that In this the evidence for
the prosecution was wholly circumstsntiaL
The only witnesses called by the defence were 20
uroye the good character OF Mr. Kerr FIRST came
Robert Bonner then Willis S. Patne J. Abner Harper,
Dr Samuel Hall, exJudge Charles p. DAILY, John IL.
WATSON Judge II. A. Glldesloeve, Albert T. "hylahd
and John S. Dckcson. They had nine In reserve
but Justice Patterson ored I" Enough
Tho Jury will to-day spend as pleasant houuay ao
possible In the circumstances, under the Khuiy Sao
Of Billy Ricketts,. Tomorrow the deiente WI" o Se
and the strct-Attorney, the Judge ana the July VIII
divide tho remainder OF the day.
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THE RICHMOND GRAYS At DRILL.
THE soUrHERNERs w1N MUCH APPLAUSE Br THEIR
r1xr DISCIPLINE AND APPEARANCE.

TIE soUrHERNERs w1N MUCH APPLAUSE Bf THEIR
FINE DISCIPLINE AND APPEARANCE.
An exhibition drill was given last evening py the
visiting virginians composing Company OF the
Richmond Grays at the armory of the 9th Regiment
in West wcnty-sixth-st The druroom was niied
with guests of the 9th Regiment. Among the officers
nrc.eht were General Clifford A. H. Bartlett, Colonos
William seward, r., and William soott Lieutenant
Colonel Thomas B. Rand and Captains george A.
TIussey, George 7. Loriean and J. o. Johnston
The Richmond company, in It's neat gray UNIFORM
with black helmets and white gloves, paraded win
full ranks in the largo drillroom and executed WIN
precision and promptness the commands Oh captain
BossIeux, and went through the manual Of arms ana
the oadings and rngs with such snap and alertness
that they won repeated rounds of applause. After
tho drill they and other guests present were roy
ally entertained by the officers OF tho regiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-30
Against ALLEGED GAMBLING HoUsES

John NJ Weldon, Of Railway, n. j., went to the York
VILE Court morning and testified to having lost vari
Gus SUNS of money in the five alleged gambling
raded on Saturday night by Captains Mclaughlin Brogan
and Carpenter The Captains there too and
that they found evidence OF gambling In any OF the
places raded. There attempt prove that the
complainant dealt faro at one time in Park place although
Postmaster Railway and Clerk Of the Board Freehold
ers OF Union County n j., but he denied most Of the
charges which the questions he was asked implied.
1t also said that he loaned Peter Sharp 81 600 and
that Sharp opened bank Coney Island with the
money The list OF prisoners added 70 by the arrest
in the cOurs of A. W. Tompkins The examination was
postronei till June L