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Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
THE VOTERS CLUB.

The Voters club held a meeting last
night in the Odd Fellows hall. The
affair proved to be more than an equal for
the Fourth ward gripes on the preceding
evening. The meeting was called to order
at O'Clock and did not adjourn until 1880
this morning.
The chair was occupied by Mr.. T. c.
Smith, the president of the club, and the
attendance unusually large. 1t was gen.
orally known that some of the candidate
schemes would be tackled, and it was also
known that on the many schemes proposed
there was division in the club. Each
party came up with as large a force as pos
sible to discussion and nose counting.
Mr.. c. NJ. Smith moved that the club
support G. NJ. Ceilings for councilman,
and for school board McNair and Banks.
The motion was duly seconded, and then
the tug of war commenced in earnest.
The president of the club left the chair
three times to remark in favor of the mo-
ton. 1t is said he could be heard breath
ing on the subject for blocks away. He
was supported by c. NJ. Smith and Full
bright, and opposition led by Robinson
and Dry. Nearly every member of the
club was ON his feet for speech making as
often as the law would allow, and finally
the vote was taken which was decided by
the chair as being for the affirmative.
This was disputed, however, and reign
of terror followed lasting some minutes
in which it was thought deadly weapons
of warfare would.b be presented. The danger
signs fading away to some extent the mo-
ton was reconsidered. Then it was
another long discussion followed
1t was quite as bitter as before
and for interest was rarely ever equaled
even in stormy Kansas. Amendment fol-
lowed amendment, and the opposition
piled on many amendments to lead the
affirmative astray. Finally an amendment
to support McNair and Banks carried. 1t
was moved to put Mr. Ceilings in the same
canoe but the club objected. 1t was moved
to support Downing but the club objected.
1t was finally decided to appoints commit
tee to report on the troubles. The COM
mittee was appointed, and the club add
journed to meet next Monday night
During the long session workers for the
two candidates in the second ward were in
rooms not far away, awaiting re-
suits with about as much interest as
crowds on presidential election night.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
LEE ESCAPES.

City Marshal Haynes went to Hutchin-
son to return with Lee, who he understood
was being held there by the authorities.
When he arrived at the place, however.
he found that the young man had during
the night disappeared, leaving absolutely
no trace as TO his whereabouts, and there
was nothing for the officer to do but to re-
turn, disappointed and chagrined, TO the
city.
This act of Lees tends to still further
decide the question as to whether he
is or is not the much wanted Poupart. If
he had been j. w. Lee and could have
proved it he would not have taken
the trouble TO slip away so
stealthily. He is evidently a young
man of considerable nerve and
able to play an excellent game of bluff
As soon as he had been apprehended at
Hutchinson and shown the paper which
caused the marshal TO telegraph here ask
ing if he was wanted; he sent the follow
ing telegram to the EAGLE: Il am here.
If you think am worth arrest as per your
$500 article l await your pleasure. Answer.
JSo. ". LEE"
His cheek and nerve no doubt, had such
an effect upon the officers that he was
either not arrested at all or if arrested he
was released shortly afterwards. Moth
ing has been heard of him since his escape;
and profiting from this experience he will
perhaps in the future be more wary.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

them expected to remain some days. They
would take in some of the surrounding
towns making this headquarters. He re
lated some experiences with Kansas City
real estate men who wanted to protect
them from two long days of oyer Kansas
travel and from being heart broken over a
demoralized city called Wichita. They
showed great feeling for the excursionists
but despite this fact they decided to make
the venture
Captain Rineman of Chicago, referring
to this unusual interest shown by real es-
tate men in Kansas City said that in the
afternoon he left the Occidental south on
Main to Douglas and east to Fifth. dis
lance of eight blocks, and he says he never
saw a business street in his city present a
more business-like appearance and is quite
sure he never saw anything equal 1t in
Kansas City. He thought himself quite
lucky to continue his journey until he
reached city,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
BOOTH AND BARRETT.
To the Editor Of the Eagle.

To the Editor OF the Eagle
The appearance of Booth and Barrett in
our city will give many people the first
chance, and perhaps the only opportunity
Of seeing these great tragedians 1t has
been announced that they are to appear in
Hamlet" This selection is opento much
criticism, The majority of people have
seen "Hsmlet," and besides. Booth PLAYING
the titular role, gives Mr. Barrett but
little opportunity to show his merits as a
great artist, his only effort being at the
grave scene Of Ophelia, where las PLAYED
by Booth and Barrett) he fights, is killed
and thus leaves the scene
Why not give US the great tragedy of
Julius Cesar that few have seen. and
when presented as Booth and Barrett pre-
present it, would be appreciated by every
ones 1t gives both chance TO show their
wonderful power. With Booth as Brutus,
and Barrett as Cassius, each playing from
first to last, and scenes as real as old
Roman life, we would then have an oppor-
tunity of comparing and contrasting their
sterling qualities
Could not Manager Crawford be pre-
vailed upon to have them produce Julius
Caesar" instead of "Hamlet!"
This, too, being a spectacular drama,
and they being so we'll equipped to pro-
duce it, we feel that the public would
prefer it to any of their other plays and
that Manager Crawford ought to let the
people see them in their best.
QUAsIMopo
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
BLINKERS SOON READY.

Mr.. Goldburg who heads the electric
light enterprises stated yesterday that he
would apply the match to all his city
lights one week from next Monday. He is
getting along nicely putting in lamps but
says that in some wards lights have been
put in places where they were not needed.
He will go before the council for changes
if members of the council will not make
the changes when apprised of all the facts
in the case. The idea of twenty-five
lights at the car works does not seem to
meet his sanction but he has not yet fig
ured how he can exactly help from taking
his medicine That seems to be in the
city and hence this theorem. He thinks
the four mile out travel will smash one
column of the profits.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

come along and relieve him of dozen
papers that tell him who he bought OF
and the next evening he is prepared to
stop the same kids tears by similar
kind act
A couple of gentlemen who were up to
his racket watched him from First street
to Douglas avenue on the east side OF
Main. 1t took him some time to make the
trip as he about every twenty feet took
stand for cry aard continued until his
victim appeared. The report is that he
got hush money from fourteen fellows IN
that distance, and then started east on
Douglas avenue. Some gave him quar-
ter each; others others would hand him a
dime. As rule he was allowed to keep
all his papers, and sometimes as soon as
the donors back was turned he would
make wry faces at his victim.
While he was working that section a
number passed who seemed to know him
and he knew them He would pick out
pick oui his victims, and played his part so
fine that not one who stopped fail to give
him something. In that time he never
offered to sell paper, but depended
wholly on his ability to cry and solicit
sympathy.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
For the Eagle.
WHY?

If the Christ is one of wondrous tender
heart,
And His soul is filled with infinite pity,
Why seems he to hearken to but a part
OF the prayers that rise from London
city?
Up from the scum swells the piteous
prayer,
Not for empty fame nor precious jewel.
She asks not much, health, warmth, food
and pure air,
Why is the All Merciful One so cruel?
Not (which" but 'why" is the burden OF
my mind
My soul is stirred with obstruce specula-
lions,
I'm lost; DER lonely paths of thought
wind;
A guiding star would be sweet consola-
ton.
Y. ETHEL LAWRENCE.
March 20, 1888.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
GRAND .ESTHETIC CONCERT.

The concert TO be given at the Olivet
Congregational church, corner of South
Topeka and Orme street, this friday
evening, will be rare treat TO lovers of
good music As Will be seen by the pro-
gram below, the performers are our most
popular Wichita musicians, and the num-
bers include choice popular and classic So
lections A grand aesthetic curtain has
been procured for this especial occasion, In
which will be seen living flowers and other
wonderful things. An elegant aesthetic
supperved complete la Oscar Wilde, but
with orthodox improvements in the way of
the substantial character Of the viands.
The following program will be rendered:
/. Piano Duet-Miss Lena Shaw and
Mrs Fannie keck
? Reading-Mrs. l. Booth
8 Vocal Soio-Niss Dessa Johnson
L Rsading-Miss Blanche Smith
s. Vocal Solo, Reubensteins Melody IN
T (Watsonl-Miss Oc,avia Hobbs.
6. Lullaby (Erminel-M Miss johnson,
Mesdames Oliver, Keck and Howard
Z. Vocal Solo, Questions (Saxon) Mr..
VIII Bracken
8 Grand 4Rsthetic Curtain and Chorus
Concert will BEGIN at 1:45
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
BENEVOLENT HOME.

To the Editor of the Eagle.
Will you permit me to correct an omis-
sion in my letter in Tuesdays issue of
your paper?
Contributions to the home will be thank
fully received by The directors as well as
the matron.
At meeting of the board a staff of ply
sicians was appointed to attend the home,
The directors who will receive donations
of any kind are as follows:
Mrs. S. f. Mitchell, financial secretary:
Mrs. Woodcock Mrs. Millison, Mrs. Abe
Smith, Mrs. J. II. Black Mrs RIGHT, Mrs.
Cohn, Mrs. Hellar, Mrs. H. G. Rose, Mrs.
j. L. Hill, Mrs. Junkerman. Mrs. z. NJ.
johnson, Mrs. Ceilings, Mrs. A. J. Apple
by, Mrs. N. Reese, Mrs. knorr, Mrs Dur
ley, Mrs. Furlong, Mrs. DR.. Durand and
Mrs \. BAsLEY, President.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
BUILDERS AND TRADERS EXCHANGE.
Initial steps were taken Yesterday to or

Initial steps were taken yesterday to or
ganize Builders and Traders exchange
1t is designed to include in its membership
contractors, dealers in building material,
architects and others connected with build
ing trades The object of the organization
is to promote mechanical and industrial
interests, to inculcate just and equitable
principles of trade, to establish and main
tain uniformity in commercial usages by
rules and regulations, to acquire, preserve
and to adjust differences and settle dis
putes between members or between men,
bers and others, and for other purposes
conductive to the interest of its members
Another meeting will be held at room 2
in the Clement block, North Main street,
Wednesday night, March q, fer complet-
ing the organization.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
PERSONALS.
z. II. Bracey

F. H. Bracey of Salina is in the city.
Alex Kinkead, st. Louis, in the city.
Horace ]. Smith of Ottawa, is here on
business.
G. w. Stipp was yesterday up from Wei
lington.
w. /. Crawford was yesterday up from
Anthony.
Chas. Bonnell, Cincinnati. O., is looking
over the city.
w. s. Crawford, of Anthony, is at Hotel
Gandolfo.
TT. Walsh of St. Louis was among
yesterdays arrivals.
w. H. and Geo. w. Carter were in from
Belle Plain yesterday.
l.. b. Pipkin, Beaumont, Tex, arrived
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Harry Lesh left last evening for Win
field and will return today.
c. T. Harris, Fair Haven, VT, was
among yesterdays arrivals.
DR.. n. H. Wilson of Huntingburgh, Ind,
is visiting his brothers in this city.
Mayor Allen is not expected to return
from Kansas City until tomorrow.
w Hackney and Ben Henderson, of
Winfield, were in the city yesterday.
w. G. Dodd, of Cheny, was in the city a
few hours yesterday, calling on friends.
Jos. ID. Clifton and other members of the
r tnch King company, are stopping at
III Dtel Gandolfo.
Mr.. H. H. Dean and wife left yesterday
for Bluffton, Indiana, to visit relatives for
some months.
w. w SWEET, the St. Louis life insur-
ance hustler is again in the city looking
after buSiDaSS matters.
d. T. Martin, John and Charles krieg,
Of Decatur, Illinois ARE of the eXcursionists,
and are stopping at Gandolfo's.
d. F. Martin, John and Chas. Kreig, of
d acatur, Ills, and Robt. Tontam, of Ell
win, arrived in the city yesterday.
b. F. DERRICK and G. f. Hawver, of Tip
pecanoe City, o.. arrived in the city yester-
day Cd, western inspection tour.
Mr.. r. 7. Lee, of Medicine Lodge, is in
the city attending to some business mat
tiers, and stopping 1T the Occidental.
J. Fred Smyth, st. Louis: Fred Nelson,
New York; L. NJ. Donaldson, Marion; and
b. z. Humphrey, Kansas City, were among
yesterdays arrivals at Hotel Cary.
T. C. Wales, secretary and treasurer of
the Wichita & Western, and +. III. Davis,
division freight and passenger agent of the
Santa Fe, go to Topeka on business today.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
AxUsEMESTS
THE MUSEUM.

The ladies attended the Museum in force
last nj ht and were exceedingly pleased
with the entertainment given. The man
egement wishes the ladies to understand
that they get a ticket for the watch and
chain everything they come and not only
one as many suppose. Tomorrow after
noon will TIC ladies and childrsn's dav.
and this coy little amusement resort will
be crowded. Reserved seats for the niyh',
can be secured at any time during the da :
at the box Office.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
REGISTRATION.

1t is insisted at the city clerks office that
the time for registration closes at o'clock
p ~ impromptu. The holding open of
books to accommodate. if it would accom-
modate, don't go, but the mighty arm of
the law tells what shall be done and no
more will be done. A number have stated
that it was almost impossible to leave bust
ness and register and would like to have
an opportunity after o'clock.
The ladies were out yesterday by the fif-
ties registering. The clerks Office had a
sort of dignified appearance, modest
touch, as something out of the ordinary.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
REPORTED DEsTITUTION.

A case of restitution was yesterday re-
ported at police headquarters. j. j.
Winters, an old man aged seventy-one was
living alone sick and without any pro-
visions in little hut near Chisholm
creek-No 353 Unlui avenue. He came
here sometime ago from Mississippi with
his son Alex c., and has since gotten lost
from him He is anxious TO have either
assistance or help to find his son who he
thinks is now living somewhere in the
cifv
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
NOW REGISTER.

Where but a week or two since political
prostitution seemed to run rampant with
the chances charmingly in favor of the
mediocre manipulators and the wiley wire
workers, change come over the spirit of
the scene. Tax talks and the men of
means whose money must meet the COM
mon current as well as the extra expenses
have continently concluded to take a
handsome hand in the war of the wards to
the enduring end that wise council and
discretely discharged duties will come
cheaper. Roll up and register by Satur-
day, sure. See, Selah.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
EXCCRsIOsISTS

About fifty excurxionis:s arrived yester-
day morning representing the country
between Kansas and Pennsylvania Quite
number have friends In the city and are
being shown the metropolis. Yesterday az
ternoon was rather pleaAAn. and many Of
the visitors were shown some Of the leading
features Of the eisy. Those who had seen
the most were able to speak in complimen-
tary terms of the city. One Of the number
said that three-fourths Of their number
had never seen the city before and most Of
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
10 the Editor Of the Eagle.


DEAR SIR:-Allow me space in your val
liable paper to return my sincere thanks
to the gentlemen of the second ward who
have so kindly named me as one of their
candidates for member Of the school board.
And in acceptance do not hesitate in say
ing that if elected l will endeavor to serve
my constituents TO the best of my ability.
Respectfully, THOS. g. BANKS
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

The Masonic body will have their hall
decorations completed in few days which
will make the quarters quite handsome.
They are making other preparations for
the meeting of the grand commandry in
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
MARRIED..

SMITH-ANsMUS-At the residence Of the
brides parents in Kechi township, by Rev.
w. j. Sandefur, Mr.. Geo. W. Smith and
Miss Sarah E. Ansmus, all of Sedgwick
Co Kan
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

A. F. Donk, a prominent business man
of St Louis, who is friend of Frank X
Gillespie is spending day or two in this
city Mr.. d. says that from all he can see
Wichita must in his judgment double her
population in the near future. Correct.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Thieves night before last broke into the
sberiffs office and managed to make away
with, it is thought, small quantity of
confiscated beer stored in the rear room.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
FOOTING THE JASPERS

The crying newsbcy il quite successful
in fooling the jasper despite the faet that
he has appeared in print doztn times
within the last four weeks A jasper win
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

c. Fanning-"Dad," as he is Familiarity
called-the old gentleman who in sunshine
or rain always stands ready on the crossing
of Main and Douglas TO answer the thou
sand and one questions that are put to him
by horse car travellers, was caned last
night. Fritz Schnitzler approached him
and in preset &c Of quite crowd of peo-
pie presented, in a few very pretty remarks,
a fine cane. The old gentleman highly ap-
preciated the kindness, and tried to say so.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

The many friends of the Rev. John l..
Boyd will be glad to learn that he is i'm
proving in health quite rapidly.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regular meeting of the Degree OF Honor
will be held in A. o. Z. W. hall, over III
North Market street, tonight. Important
business to be transacted
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Major j. c. DAVIS returned night before
last from northern Indiana and Ohio, The
only live town he says he found was
kokomo, In diana. He visited Cincinnati
and other points and was entirely success
full in his business mission and comes
home consequently feeling well. The
bankers with whom he transacted bust
ness were unanimously commendatory of
Wichita. the most of them predicting
great things of our future
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Wichita Chapter No 50, R A M.-Reg-
ular communication this evening at $50
.. m By order, C. E MARTIN, Il p.
EDWARD PHILLIP Sec,y.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-23

Mr.. Campbell, Of Bloomington, Indiana,
is IN the city on a prospecting tour,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22

usual composure, but sat looking at his
backsliding pupil with a peculiar bril-
liancy in his wicked eyes, which would
mean whole volumes to the lstter's
peace OF mind were the old man ever
likely to be at liberty again.
The trial proceeded. Jones told his
story of the Sepulveda affair and was
three times recalled to the stand to
corroborate the testimony of others.
The two, Jones and Kirby, were held on
three charges, at total bail of 81 800 a
piece, and the others, Germaine and
Cochran, who are caught in the robbing
OF Boone out on the Mission road, were
held on four charges; total bail, $40, 900
piece.
The case was continued till to-day
when several other charges will be
brought. The chances are, from this
multiplication of charges, that they will
be sent up for over 25 years all around.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
THE ROBBERS
Held to Answer with Ball Fixed al
$4,000.

Held to Answer with Ball Fixed at
$4,000.
The gang of robbers who were captured
last Sunday night at Mother Waters crib
by Jailer Russell, were examined before
Justice Taney yesterday on several of the
various charges against them and held
to answer. The room was crowded full
of spectators as the case from first to last
has been one of unusual and dramatic
interest.
The Sepulveda affair was taken up
first and the Italian saloon keeper
and John jobs, one of his pat
rons who happened to be in the
establishment at the inauspicious time
when Kirby & Co. made their descent
upon it, testified as to the circumstances
OF the robbery, the identity of the men
and their possession of the revolver found
in the room OF one of the defendants.
Mother Waters testified to the fact that
the four went out driving that night, and
to the discovery of the articles in their
rooms. Jailer Russell and the livery
man, Towne, added their evidence to the
rest.
The defendants had watched the
proceedings up to this point with great
deal OF interest, but they were entirely
unprepared for what was to come. They
had been confined at the County Jail in
separate cells and had had no conversa-
ton with one another. Neither had
they seen the daily newspapers. They
were therefore-three of them-in COM
plete ignorance of the fact that Bill Jones
had betrayed the whole affair and turned
States evidence.
When the District Attorney, therefore,
called out "Bill Jones, take the witness
stand" the other three culprits
started and looked at one an
other with eager questioning glances.
When he began to tell the story,
how Kirby had put up the va
rious robberies and arranged for thei.
execution. blank despair settled upon
their faces. The game was up, and the
last hope gone. Old Kirby who, it now
appears, has been through all this once
at least before and has served his time
in the penitentiary. maintained hii
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
Pullman Passengers.

The following Pullman passengers left
yesterday for San Francisco and the
East
By the l 80 p, NJ. train: r. 7. Vent
H. L. Lloyd, J. M. Walter, Mrs. Long
Judge Van Dyke, Mr.. Gunner, Mr..
Shelter, j. Chrysostom, Fanny Rogers.
By the 10 80 P. NJ. train: D. A. Hell
berg, Mr.. Scribner, Mrs. Foy, l.. B. Van
Bert, Miss Cummings, Capt. E. W.
Blaisdell, w. F. Bliss, w. Upton, James
McFadden, W. Upton, Mrs. Foy, Mr..
Sinclair,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
R0SaSa Case.

In the habeas corpus case of Rosa
Hempingstell to be admitted to bail, in
Judge Clark's court yesterday afternoon,
the petition was dismissed and the peti-
toner was remanded to the custody OF
Mrs. Watson, of the Girls Home. 1t
will be remembered that Rosa is the
colored girl who ran away from her
parents some time ago, kept bad COM
pany and whose morals, it was alleged,
were endangered, for which reason she
was taken in charge by Mrs. Watson.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
Gaskins, Arrival.

The name of Thomas A. Gaskins ap-
pears upon the County Jail among the
other new arrivals of yesterday. He is
the Secretary of the Porter Land and
Water Company, who is accused of hav-
ing forged several checks on that com.
pany and of obtaining cash on one OF
them. He was captured several days
ago in San Francisco and was brought
down by Deputy Sheriff Tom Hayes. A
reward of 500 was paid for his capture
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
The walking Match.

The six-day walking match will com
mence Monday evening at o'clock, ani
it is announced that Mayor Bryson viii
deliver the opening address. There viii
be ten starters, and it is expected tha
they will roll up the miles very rapidly
A full band will be in attendance, ane
the presents for the ladies will be on ex
hibition from the start.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
Christmas S;oOds.

Silk dressing gowns. Chinese inlaid chairs
all kinds of embroidered silk handkerchief;
and shawls: All goods sold at the lowest
figures 206lS 3. Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22

The Sun Beauty Company, China and Japan
fancy goods We want wholesale and retail
trade After e little while we move to an East
ern State. 4O4 8. Fort St.. below Fifth, Los
Angeles. Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
MRS. DR., Minnie wells.

Has removed to 400 Fort street, corner Fifth
Uterine and rectal diseases speciality radica
change ielt from first treatment Examination
free.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-12-22
spas,ns-Epilepsy.

DIR. FLINT's REMEDY in catalepsy and cpl
lepsy, at once causes the spssms to vanish, and
renee OF others. Descriptive treatise with each
bottle; or, address Mack Drug Co., N. Y.