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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-06-01

best men from the party, among them Judkins
and Walter Thomas Mills
Col. George A. Balm, Of Kentucky. was the
next speaker. he favored the majority report
Every Southern man on the resolution commit
tee had indorsed IL IL believe said be. shat
John NJ Olin has done more to create dissatis-
faction in the party than all other things COM
binedr The Prohibitionists could not unload
woman's suffrage, ana it was useless TO at
tempt IL
The venerable Neal Dow. of Maine. followed
Colonel Balm, and spoke earnestly against the
adoption Of the majority report. He said 1t the
outset he had not intended to speak. but some
personal references made it necessary. II do
voman's suffrage, said he; I'VE cant manage q
political party without a policy. This 10 now q
political convention, and what We should ask rs.
What Is the wise policy to pursued We cannot win
ate votes by adopting or rejecting the majority
report. The churches are almost unanimously
opposed to woman suffrage. Do We want their
votssfr
Secretary Cranfl. OF. Texas, followed
Mr.. Dow. He believed 10 would do more harm
TO leave the suffrage plank out than to put it in.
The Prohibition was an equal suffrage party,
and could not deny It.
Prof sermP: of Georgia said he
the w. e. 4. u. bat he knew the doctrine Of
woman snnrags was most unpopular In tbs
South. be was not expressing his own views
but the views of the mssses In conclusion ne
warned the convention that IL was in danger OF
strandins the party II 1t endorsed the minority
report
Dir. Welfenberg. Of Vermont. and Mrs. Match
cit, Of Pennsylvania, both made ~eloousnt ap-
peals In behalf Of the majority report
The criss for the previous question and the sp-
peals Of many men 10 De heard caused the great
est ecnfusion. but David Wilson, Of Michigan,
got precedence. aud said that il was right "a
take ccgnizanes Of ali unsettled questions. II
everything must 20 out Of she platform because
I'll unpopular. prohibition itself must Be- dis
carded. Delegate Tate, Of MASSACHUSETTS. tried
20 bead OF the discussion by saying more thar
the allotted time had been used. Chair
nan ST. John did not listsn 70 the suggestion
- tne<e we're twenty-five delegates demsnding
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-11
Wapted for Murder.

The man Walter Clifford, alias E..
J. Donnelly, arrested at the instance
of Mr.. J. o. Sullivan, for burglary and
theft, is now wanted in New Orleans
for murder, alleged to have been COM
mitted in 1884, in Goldsburg, parish
of Algiers. near New Orleans, in COM
pany with four other men, their VIC
tim being negro. He will stand his
trial, here, however, before being
taken to New Orleans.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-11
Thu LEADING HOTEL In THB
SOUTH. WEST.
ALAMO PLAZA, SAN ANTONIO.

Having been thoroughly oyerhauled and
renovated throughout, is now the largest and
most complete Hotel in the Southwest. Fine
billiard and bar rooms attached. Hot and
cold baths. Large sample rooms for com com.
mercial men. Patronage OF the travelling
public solicited. 1O-5-6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-11

Yesterday the senate was devoted
to discussion on the tariff bill. An
effort was made to have its discussion
postponed until January 10, which
was defeated by strict party vote.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-11
Federal Court.

The Neff case was continued on the
affidavit of the defendant.
In the suit of the United States VS..
twenty-five horses, supposed to have
been Struggled from Mexico, at Eagle
Pass, Judgment was rendered ordering
the horses to be delivered to j. ii.
Reagan, who claimed them and who
paid duty for the same.
John c. Kerr was admitted to prac-
tlce at the federal bar.
The civil and criminal docket is
now passed, and this afternoon Judge
Maxey will take up the equity docket
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-11
JosKE BROTHERS
A LIVE HOUSE FULL OF ENTERPRISE

This establish tspronounced the PRIDE OF SAN
ANTo and THE GLORY WESTERN TEXAS. me
ghtest show rooms and best of attention. Since we
moved into our new building, have enlarged every
department and added great many new ones Ito II.
Every lady ought to visit our
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-12-11
The Daily Eight.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER. II, 1888.

Menger Hotel.
II. d. KAMPMANN, H. W. BROWDER
PROPRIETOR. CLERK.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-30

5An9asEe Checked Through from all
Points IN the East TO Points Named.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-30

'aslIlS slccpcr Free on through Trains
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-30

Fp1 KWTthor information regarding tho terri.
W8E &fMxerscd, rates of fare, descriptive na IN.
M6a55S Ssc, apply TO nearest agent OF Union
/ MNa7W asE ar connecting roads, or address
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-30
Have Keu Read This Beforci

Have Ecu Read This Before!
n kuhn i Bro, Ogden, Utah, who
have the largest wholesale house
In she Vest, will give you bar
HTI gasss III Staple or Domestic
t1otsling boot and Shoes,
vanishing Goods. Hats
Gaps, eta etc. Mail
II orders will receive
prompt attcn
''sss ton. goods being
Shipped the day or
saess received They al.
- 81 bny and pay the nigh
esk market prices for furs
and peltrics OF every kind,
and EvsnIttanccs made the same
|, lmy goods received. send for prices.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1888-06-30
'lsRIrORIAL DIRECTORY

TERMS OF COURT.
- tssnRhsxn rnnnty--At Blackfoot, june fourth
sma ImH 6kesa8aHz asrSt,
~ swAs sAkes at Paris July ninth
A@asm &n4zufy AT Albton, May fifteenth.
aae8dM Unnnty -Malad City, May first and
NJ sK@Fafsg twelfth.
&smhg EamnfyAt--Salmon City, April six.
Il salaM M8aa #npf0mbcr seventeenth.
AIen@f#F s;WWmty --At Chatiis, April third and
pfemah#F f@prth.
mGAERTOOr LAND OFFICE
" aAas@T. s4..s...........,.... Frank w. Deane.
ETAeaAses ssx...........,.. John Montgomery.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
GREAT AGRICULTURAL FAIR
To TIE Farmers OF sedgv.ck County:

To TIE Farmers OF Sedge.ck County:
To each farmer in this county will be
mailed a premium list OF the great agri-
cultural far aud exposition TO be he'd at
the new far grounds in this city.
Premiums are offered for every depart
ment OF industry, agriculture and 1--we
stock, and while the prime object Of course
VIII be TO advance agricul tural and kindred
interests in Sedgwick county and south
western Kansas the management wont be
unmindful OF enjoyment tor young people
and old people with young heads
Every possible and available specie Of in
terestlng and instructive amusement viii
be provided that viii tend TO render the
fair occasion grand and gala and educa-
tionaI days where people may assemble,
teach and be taught meet old and make
new acquaintance, return 10 their homes
refreshed. wiser and better than before
they came
Never in the history OF Wichita and
Sedgwick county was there such an oppor-
tunity 70 hold al agriculture! fair and ex-
position as this year. ana We earnestly IN
woke the assistance OF our farm
ers 10 aid Us in this IN
dertaking. the officers o, the
/ Wichita Exposition and Interstate Far
association take this matter OF appealing
| to the farmers OF SedgwIck county - lend
! a helping hand. because without your sup
port we cannot succeed The president
| and directors OF the association would Dc
pleased 10 meet the farmers or SedgwIck
county al the board OF trade rooms II the
civ Of Wichita OF SATURDAY afternoon,
| July q. 10 discuss the management o. the
| coming agricultural far and 10 advise to
secher. for IN unity there i strength
| The Office OF the fair association Is IN
| the Sedgwick block, room 90. An earnest
| Invitation is extended TO all farmers and
Others that are interested II the success Of
our coming fair 10 call az the association :
Office.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19

motion because he considered II not
enough for such a worthy institution
An ordinance 70 provide for the pre5er-
walton of the health Of the citizens OF
Wichita. board OF health IS provided
for. 10 consist OF Eve persons, three OF
whom shall be reputable physicians. The
ordinance provides that the city clerk
shall be exc ficio clerk OF the board. The
physicians Of the city desired a substitute
permitting them 10 appoint one Of their
number as clerk Of the board. The substi-
tute was adopted.
The ordinance gives 70 the board such
such powers as are usually given 10 such
boards in other cities. II embodes practi-
caIly all Il the old ordinances pre-
viously pertaining TO health, etc
The city council is 10 make
such annual appropriation as shall be
necessary TO maintain such board
or the section prohibiting the estabils-
meut or maintenance of soap factories or
packing houses within the city limits,
Il was concluded that they need not De IN
clude4 because they are not always NUS
aDees.
number of sections were striken our
and not entirely in accordance with MI
Downiug's ideas, ne amused the council oy
moving that the rest Of the ordinance DE-
str, ken out.
The council started INTO this long ordi-
nance, containing some thirty sections
with the hope OF getting through az thl'
meeting. but about ll.45 they gave IL up "a
a bad lob and deferred the Turtner cousin
er.tlo5 n the same until the next meeting
/ on motion OF Mr. English.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
CANTATA OF IRELAND.

Last evening was the first presentation
in this city OF Peabody spectacular can
tata, ireland" 1t was given at the Gar
field opera house by the St. Aloysius opera
club assisted by the Knights of st. Joseph
silver cornet band and one hundred young
ladies', gentlemen and children of the par
ISL under the auspices of the Mater Mis-
ericordiae Institute.
The opera club have had the cantata in
preparation for some time under the dlrec-
torship OF Mr.. u. V. Demorest; and the
care and thought and work put upon 1t
was shown by the successful production last
night The entertainment was spectacu-
lar and allegorical in character introduce
Ing many scenes, characters and Incidents
from the pages of Irish history.
Ia part Er,C a student, imperSonated by
Mr. Hanley, was discovered busIly en-
gagged tracing the early settling OF old
Erin. In the course of his studies he is in
terrupted by three little fairies, Annie
Wagner, Allie Cunning and Eta
Nanassa, who introduce the Celt
(3rr D. W Staford) the Scotch
man Mr., Frank Higgins the Scythian
(AIr. George MusserJ all of whom lay claim
20 AISE SStI4sL9 VI ilC4dAid julio
pretty tableaux, among which were:
Landing OF the Scots" Fire WORSHIP
ers' and Landing of St. Patrick" were
introduced. The part closed 20 the sing
ing OF The Harp that once taro' Tara 5
Halls"
In the interlude Miss Josie Stafford gave
Killarney" Miss Lizzie Leen "Erin's
Flag" Mr.. Hanley The Gay Old Irish
man" and Nj Murphy "Maloney's Ex-
perience, all of which were heartily ell
c0red by the audience Nor should men
t. be omitted Of tie two tine solos by Mr.
Demorest.
In part second were introduced gra nc
marches and songs By the Brian Wor
riors,' Miss Annie o Brien. captain; the
''Hi5ernian Archers," Miss Bertha DIM
ming, captain: st, Patrick's Children,
/ Miss Allie Tucker, captain: "Hiberniau
! Boys" Master Tom Mosbacher, captain
! The Limerick Guards" Master James
/ Mcdonald All were beautifully costum
Ell and went through their marching,
Counter marching and manovvrine
with skill and precision, In conclusion
was given the grand tableaux Of ''Colum
bias welcome TO Hibernia-"
/ There was quite a good sized audienct
in attendance and the generous and heart
applause that the many striking and beau
tifUI situations and songs elected speal
best Of the reception accorded the produc
ton. The hall is delightfully."- cool and
pleasant This fact, together with the ex
( celIeEce OF the entertainment, makes I
most enjoyable place 70 spend the evening
The worthy cause for which the entertain
menc IS given has already made quite Z
sale Of tickets. and there IS no doubt buI
that there viii be present tonight and 70
morrow night very large audiences.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
WILLIAM GERKE DEAD.

william Gerke the Young man injured
in the street car barn FIRE last "Wednesday
morning. died last evening AT O'Clock at
II. Francis hospital At the time OF the
fire there were but little hopes enter
tanned of his recovery. still ever
thing was done by the ply cans 70 amei-
iorate his intense suffering and save us
life while all Of his brother employees
showed By acts Of kindness their sympathy
and feeling for him Although ne nal
suffered after the fatal accident, yet sew
eral hours before his death he appeared
very easy, and passed oil quietly and
calmly.
He was an earnest. faithful employe Of
the company and was well liked BY All rs
colaborers. He was twenty-three years Of
age and came here about two years ago
from Cincinnati, O.. where his parents are
still living. He has two half brothers IN
the city, one Of them young We'll, another
victim Of the fire, i n>g lying upon cot
uear the one upon which Gerke expire1.
On account Of his popularity with the
force. they intend 70, as many as possible
attend the funeral. At 10 o'clock his re
mains Will be placed upon drsPped car
near corner Of Main ard Douglas and
taken 20 the city ceuetary, followed by
other cars, al drsOed n mourning aod
filed with nis friends and those who RAJ
worked with him while living Here tie
interment viii take place at Il O'clock
The employees OF the street car company
to whom consent for this arrangement
wa. last night kindly given by sapsrln-
tepdent Dixon-asks that patrons OF TIE
line win overlook any irrsgGlarlty N the
service between the hours Of 10 and u
when they are paying their last regards to
the memory OF dead compsniou-
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
4 GRAND SHOWING.

Bv the courtesy of our efficient county
clerk. Mr.. s Dunkin and his accommo-
dating deputy, Mr. VI. A Carvln, and Mr..
J. \. Wallace, assistant clerk, we are per-
mitted to publish the official abstract of
townships and cities together with al
abstract of the personal property assess
ment for this year.
The footings in the accompanying tables
show some most gratifying results. The
reductions in the percentages, upon which
the assessments this year were made. at
first glance, cause it to appear that IN
some respects there had been falling OF.
That this is not a correct view may be
demonstrated by a thorough consideration
of the lower bases of assessment referred
to.
This is noticeably the case in the per-
sonal property returns, but as matter OF
fact is not correct
In 1857 the returns showed, A,25S, go.
which was.a 80 per cent valuation. The
actual value being SSH, $50. This year,
the assessment i. 3, "a, o79, that being only
80 per cent of the real valuation, which
equals S9.149.596 To this must be
added Sl,l57, lS9, which IS the
amount OF home held mortgage
and notes paid off during the year
This will bring the real value OF personal
property in the county in loSS up TO So
zoo. 7SS. as against Ss.5l7.350, the real value
for 1857 This is gain OF Sl,6o9, 435. This
amount Of increase is nearly all within the
city Of Wichita, although some or the
townships show good increases, notwltn'
standing the fact that the ASSESSMENT Is SC
much lower than last year.
In 1887 horses were assessed at an average
| OF S40.l3 In 1SsS they are put at SIS. oil
| Neat cattle were sll.O0 each IN the is. as
| sessment. In 1855 they are s4.9o.
The financial backing OF the city makes
| a very fatterlng showing ii the increased
value OF shares in national banks. In spite
| of the fact that the rate Of assessment II
| the city of Wichita (where this increase
| mas been made the assessment this year Is
| only three ffths OF the basis used last year
The assessed value OF this stock for 1855 |:
| $3.50, So equal TO 30 per cent Of sl,o54, is3
! the actual valuel as against sisS5, so teqUa
| 70 80 per cent OF SS57, $50. the actual value)
/ in 1855, a gain OF $50, 92l.
The mercantile institutions OF the citI
show commendaols improvement ant
advancement TO truly metropolitan char
acter. The 80 per cent valuation IN 1888 or
| the average amount of merchant stock
for preceding year shows s5i6,o5i, being
| IA actual value s., 50, $50 In 1887. on 5
| DER cent basis. the assessment showec
ei,O. Go. or an actual value OF s.. SCI. 50,
| gain of s520, SIS
The general improvement in the wealth
| OF Sedgwick county s very Clearly ind
| Gated by the increase IN the aggregate val
lie of all other personal property" whict
| in 1855 is actually $780,, fa3. assessed a
s542 rs as against snassessment OF so4S $50
actual value 81, 297, co., in 1857. 4 gail
500. 766.
| The grand total assessment OF Sedgwicl
| county. as will be noticed in the sppendet
tables, is therefore for 1sSs, 81, 4s2, $50 s.
at much lower basis of assessment than II
1881. when it only showed $i5,osS llo L
| but was even then by far the wealtnies
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19

county in the state. Had the assessment
this year been upon the same
basis as that of last year,
in each township and the city and on all
kinds of property. the amount, this year
would have been 81, AZ ,005-insJead OF
81, 462, S69.S7, as it really is by reason Of
the reductions made il tie rates of assess
ment this year, or as against total for
last year of sl5,6s6, 1I6.42. These figures
show that there has been actually little
more than
~ PER CENT INCREASE
in the actual wealth OF Sedgwici1 county
in the past year, while the rate of assess
ment has decreased about y per cent in
T the same time. As was shown III a recent
ly published table in the EAGLE the rate
of taxation has for the past eight
years steadily and rapidly de-
creased in Sedgwick county and
Wichita from 50 10 on the 500, (lsSsl of
assessed valuation, until this year (IsoSl
with the lowest rate of assessment ever
known in the county or IN the state OF
Kansas. Sedgwick county comes 10 the
front with another sweeping reduction in
not only the ratio of assessment, but also
in the matter OF the rate of taxation on
that low asse .nent. Last year, we
thought our taxes had certainly reached
about as low a figure as could be expected.
Then our tax rate was = - on each 800 Of
assessment. This year, however, in spite
of the reduction of Il per cent
in the ratio of assessment our tax
levy for the year viii be
ONLY g . on EACH 800
of assessment. This includes every posi-
bic kind of tax which viii be chargeable
against Wichita property whether for
state, county, municipal, railroad, school
or any other taxes.
| And now We tax this opportunity OF
| proclaiming that there IS not another city
/ OF Wichita's size anywhere thar can show
a record to be compared with hers for III
crease in population and wealth and de
/ crease in assessment ratios and rates Of
/ taxation at the same time.
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
CLUB SHOOT July II.
A PARROT A<p no>KEY nAE.

For sometime there has ueeu considera-
BILE complaint By residents living on North
Emporia near IL on account OF the racket
and broils that seem - almost continually
take place there. II the house Of the Hes
tens who have Of late hglerod quite prom
inently in police circles; aud the leige lord
is now absent from ths city serving ont a
contract for the state
Again Yesterday the police we're called
for. ~ IS Officers Burrows and behrs
arrived they saT = man running from be
house and flying along after him good
assortment OF dishes and part % the din
ner which indications showed bad Just
been prepared. A. b passet the kttche;,
window he was struck IA The face b. a
plate OF butter aud another Of mashed Pc
tatoes When the officers entered tie
house they foIud everything torn Gp,
plates. dishes and furniture strrwn al
over the house and everything giving 10
dicatious Of a lively animated row. The
man as well a. the three women were ar
rested and brought town 70 re ststic q,
but IL was only after the <rsst~t tes1a-
sion tina, Mrs Hesten herself. could be pre-
vailed upon 20 move
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
TIE PREsBYTFEtsN KEUsIos AT FisH-
ELS GROyE-

Certainly no company Of 1000 people
ever were granted q more BEAUTIFUL day
for an outing The tide Or the motor was
greatly enjoyed by the children. End the
dinner. ICE cream and swings. boatiax snd
other arnussrnents Teadered the dsy .
most enjoyable ous
To transport SO many children 20 and
fro without the leas; injury to any ons,
was certainly credItabls 70 John Fisher,
Ma jor Powell and his associates TIE
stand was couduc By Tom FRr.oaz q
Co. 70 TIE satisfaction q all Indeed y
was voted by many 20 have been to most
delightful picnic they ever 90 81. The
freedom and good hurnor Of a.. tb- cool
air and the absence q dns: all contributed
20 make tie day r.s;sul as9 happy. one
long % be remembered BY not only ths
children, bat by the oder foiss Tss
speeches by R~vs Hswst: and shane ssi
CAPTAIN Parks were short and 20 tie paint.
FOR t6is good day -e thank oGr Fab is
heassu, who gives "a re1iJ al tsinSs -
fn-
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
wa.r ~ Iupsr.sfoxs wEKx.

George A. Dicksy. a well known teacher
az Concord. y. Il. and La. winter clerk
% The Ns~ Hampshire lssis.strr.. arrived
n the city yesterday. he Was sbo~a
around By bis o. 4 tr.ssd Mr.. III klrnhsil,
Of Little 4 Ksus bA.I. ard last evening I'D
tia. lie had 10 i5es that Wiehi,a vs.
place CT srch size aad impoTt>Eos Tss
raaxniGoen. business bindings. he iho1<st.
a. vel a. TIE as restcsnss, we're pat
here 20 stay. as1 IA &c way sndis&ssd =
mu.hroon Gr0wlh." as ss hs6 beard
Wichita in The pat re.srred "a hs las
no cou5. be. tha, this city rsl y re
r.s--or,of a az tk~ y-sa. .ouf -sst
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
ALABAMA CAPITALISTS.

Nesszs. J. ". Sloss, the great iron king
OF Birmingham, Ala. accompanied By his
son. Mr.. u. Sloss, stopped of in this city
yesterday. en route TO the summer resorts
of Colorado. The gentlemen were regis
tered az the Manhattan and PIT N Po--
tioa CT the day. a. they said very pleas
antly in looking over the city on their own
account. They expressed themselves as
highly pleased with Wichita, and found
her much more Of city tLAa Bi-ning CHAM
people had given her credit tor being The
Messrs- Sloss left OF The evening Frisco
Train for the west-
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
THE WHITE CROSS

To TIE Editor q the Ea-Ie-
One OF the latest departments Of work
in the National ". c. T. L. Is tina: of
social purity, otherwise known as the
White Cross and White Shield movement.
The central union. recognizing the need Of
al arrest of thought on this subject
That our sons unay be AS plants grown
Up IN their youth. that our daughters may
De as corner stones polished after the
simil!tude OF a palace will arrange fol-
meetings devoted TO this line OF thought
Through the kindness OF the brethren OF
the First Baptist church the Central ".
c. 7. [. viii conduct the morning service
on next Sabbath All or cordially invited
20 b<. present
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
DIED.

July ls. 1855. at IFS o'clock ?. n, al
residence Of Z 9. Guthrie. Sr-, 409 Waco
avenue, Wichita, Kansas Mrs. Nargsre;
Steele. formerly CT Bloomington. Ills.
Aged 20 years, ten months and twenty
two days.
Deceased was born in Piekaway county.
Ohio. Aug -. 1917. she was the sister Of
z = Guthrie, Sr, o. Wichita, kansas and
mother OF Mrs A J. Close, CT Kansas City,
No.
Funeral services will Be held al tie resi-
dence Of r c GuthEie, -, az 90 waco
avenue a. O'Clock p Il, July -, l5s--
Remains viii be taken 70 Bloomington
lis. for ints-nert-
Kansas City and Bloomington papers
--1szza
Wichita eagle., 1888-07-19
BE WAS BADLY TgEATED.

Yesterday Afternoon al Old man was
found wandering around OF East DozssLas
He was considerably under tbs insRsnce
q bscsoze. and wa. followed By crowd Ct
stree. urcains. 20 whom lie was tel ~
TIA. lie lad been robbed he was tzken
Il charge by the ossesr soc brought down
70 TIE station, where lie gsTesbe name Of
Dan Likes. frcrn KlrgEzAn county lie
grew very bo.steroas wien about 20 BE-
licked 1p. voxed y>azsanos upoc tie 20
Ice. The city. ard sad ne would have The
who!e union arrny cut 30 zy-ng. lis wroog