Wichita eagle., 1889-06-06
THE CURRENT ON.
TRIAL TRIP OF THE WICHITA &
SUBURBAN ELECTRIC
An Unqualified Success-Quick Work by
the Construction Company.

AL SUCC0SS-SLUlCk " oiA W
the Construction Company.
The electricity attachment to the Wich-
tia & Suburban Street Railway line was
made last night and the mules took to the
barns without sign of objection. The
first cars reached Main and First streets
| at 11:30 last night, and had on board
large number of Paramount people who
were especially enthusiastic over the
event. On reaching Main street several
cheers went up that attracted much at
tention for many blocks: The boys yelled
in a manner reminding one Of the night
after election.
The management of the company had
promised number of people along the
line that they would have night run for
the benefit of those desiring to attend the
rehearsal at the Lewis academy. The en-
tainment was over few minutes before
the car had come and the party was in
| waiting at First and Main for 1.-THE car to
round the curve. Some had told them that
the car would not put in an appearance
and tried to make the few moments I'M
pleasant but little favorable results in the
| line of encouragement and the car ar
rived
Very soon it was all abroad and
the trolly arm was adjusted and the car
moved off gently for the hill. The new
motor and new machinery In general
| caused large amount Of electric flashes
on the track and trolly wire, but it round
ed the curve all the same and soon the
noise of the gong could not be heard.
The work of the construction company
putting in the system has been done with
unusual dispatch, having commenced
scarcely six weeks ago, and now the line
is completed three and a half miles,
and poles set and wire ad-
| justed for nearly two miles more
1t had not been the intention of
the electrician, Mr.. Emmett, to make the
trial trip last night, but being pressed
thought it would get along reasonably
well. The construction has been superin-
tended by Mr.. w. L. r. Emmett, who is
constantly engaged in the business for the
| Sprague company. That company has
| sixty-three lines in successful operation
and is one of the leading systems. 1t is
used in many of the eastern cities, and
reaches the south and goes west to the
| Pacific.
| About three months ago it was decided
by the company to put in an electric
| system, and in short time Of
examination the phenomenal success
of the Sprague caused selection Of the
same TO be made and in few weeks more
an ordinance was granted and everything
arranged for work to commence. During
this time Mr.. George c. Strong has given
the enterprise his personal attention and
has been power behind the throne to
| keep everything moving in the direction
of success. He has been especially inter-
ested in the improvement and last night a
| glance over the crowd failed to find any
one more pleased over the successful trial
| trip than he.
The line is ready for use to
! Paramount, although the troily
wire is not fully connected
which is detected in the current as shown
in the speed and in the lights on the car
! 1t is sufficiently connected, however, to
give service and the finishing touches will
be made in few days. Regular service
will be given to Fairmount commencing
at noon today. At present two cars have
electric motor attachments and two more
are being fitted up for the service. The
|
hour, but of course certain ordinance
don't admit of full speed. However, the
! trip to Paramount will be made in
twenty minutes, which will bring Fair
mount much closer the center of
/ the city 1t Is also the intention to COM
! plete to the packing house at an early date
and make an effort to give special service
to that part of the city.
In a few days Mr.. Strong says the COM
pany will give an excursion to the BUSH
ness men of the city, and give a chance to
! see the hill under the most favorable con-
/ ditions.
The Paramount band is in practice for
the open air concerts on the hill, and the
| first will be given tonight. The program
is as follows:
! Parade march. .......22 nd Regimental
! W altZeS. merry war
/ Galop. .................... Tramway
! Sarenade Let me dream again