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Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
RAPID CONCLUSIONS.

The city council tomorrow, according to
soma of the members, will tackle the city
building question and read over the many
bids for a little mathematical exercise.
Some seem to think the building ought to
be one place and some another without
any consideration of bids In fact the fig
ures seem to have little to do with the
case. The location the question. While
this seems to be the opinion of some, other
members seem to think there is just lit
tie figuring on the outside on the matter.
1t is referred that when the bids were
opened at the last regular meeting it did
not take long &c make motion to accept
certain bid. it was voted down by GER
tain geography, ETC., and another motion
for certain bid 10 be accepted without
any reference to real cost of the lots and
couple sliding votes in the
hope of getting time to look
over the matter defeated that scheme. So
it is said some of the fellows are again fig
urlng on certain combinations, nothing In
it of course; certainly not direct, and very
certain nothing indirect in the line of adj
jacent property being benefited. 1t Is I'M
derstood that one very popular bid will
come from South Fifth avenue, in the
hope that 1t will be accepted and act as
sort Of purifier to Five Points, but the bid
is not attributed as coming from any
property owners who are INTERESTED In the
emoluments from that noted locality.
And again the light question. which
seems to be quite dark at best. Each bid
seems to have its friends and strong sup
porters before the others are read or even
considered. This is said by some Of the
spectators to very strange indeed. but oc-
cas;onally some one remarks that there
is a reason for most everything.
1t is said some like blinkers because the
color of the light aid shape of lamp have
sort of fascination. Others like the in
candescent and arc lights because they
come from stations III brick houses, and
some like gas for some other reason, all
being fair and conscientious opinions and
correct conclusions from the data on hand
respectively. The chairman of the COM
mittee, Mr.. Schnitzler, stated yesterday
that the committee would make no more
recommendations, and the fellows having
strong convictions and opinions, from
whatever reason, could fight it out, the
committee as a committee having very
little more to say.
There are some other innocent matters
coming up, it is said, rather suddenly some
of these rainy evenings, and will go
through with the rapidity of creased
lightning if the proper support can be
secured and trapdoor sprung.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
UNION STOCK YARD NOTES.

W. c. Glenn, of the firm OF Peck 6
Glenn, live stock commission merchants,
has just returned from the cattle ranges
of Arizona Mr.. Glenn tells Us he enjoyed
the six weeks upon the ranges and that he
found his cattle in much better flesh than
is usual at this season of the year. While
there he sold large number Of four and
five year old steers at satisfactory prices
This firm has about perfected arrangements
TO handle this fall through the Wichita
yards several thousand three and four
year old feeding steers. These steers Will
be sold at the market price, terms of pay
ment to suit the feeder. This arrange
meut Will greatly assist the farmers Of
Sedgwick and adjoining county in dispos-
ing of the large crops for more money
than they could otherwise obtain, Those
expecting to feed will no doubt ind it TO
their interest TO communicate with this
firm giving about the number they desire
TO feed. also stating the terms Of payment.
Peck & Glenn are exerienced stock men
and will prove themselves of great i'm
portsuce in building up and sustaining
the live stock market of Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
GYPSIES COMING.

a tribe of Gypsies will reach Wichita
next Thursday evening and will camp out
at Davidson S park at Riverside. The di-
rectors OF the Wichita City Hospital will
have entire control of them for that night,
and as they will prove great attraction
it behooves every one 10 go and see them.
There will be other sights beside the Gyp-
sizes. Elegant refreshments will also be
served. This entertainment will be for
the benefit of the hospital. and the fact Of
it being given by these ladies will insure
its success. Remember the time and
rnlana
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
SHOT AIRY A WOMAN

Officer Bedford Woods last evening in
attempting to make an arrest up near the
stock yards, had a very narrow escape
from losing his life through the ire of all
Infatuated woman.
He had been given a warrant to serve
upon the 12-year-old son of Mr.. Fuller, liv-
ing on Fourteenth street. This boy. it
seemed, had been quarreling with one of
his playmates and had drawn upon him a
revolver; the parents of the latter boy had
for the offense the warrant issued and it
was given to the officer to serve.
When he entered the yard in search of
the boy he was met by the youths mother,
who most vehemently ordered him away.
Bedford, however. persisted in demanding
the boy, and the woman gave him tongue
flashing that made the atmosphere in that
locality Of decidedly murky hue. She
dropped in few side remarks regarding
her husband who seemed to be standing
outside the fence meekly survey
ing the animated scene The
longer she talked the more angry she be-
came and at last grabbing up a gun she
fired at him point blank. The officer was
but few feet from her, but so excited
and wrought up was she that she took no
aim and the bullet missed the intended
mark.
The officer was blinded by the discharge
and the side of his face was badly burned
and filed with powder. As soon as the
shot had been fired she rushed into the
house yelling and screaming like a demon.
Bedford says that her rawlings frightened
him more than the shot. and that he left
place with her yells ringing in his ears and
half afraid that she would take advantage
of his back being turned and fire second
shot
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

to curl than Hillman's. They all three
came into the postofice and said they
were going out west, and Hillman told me
very particularly that if any mail came
for him not TO forward or return it but to
hold it until they called or sent for it.
About four OF five days after this Col.
Murdoch saw Brown in the alley back Of
the postoffice late at night after the Office
was closed. He requested the colonel TO
go into the Office and get him Hillman's
mail; this was such an unusual occurrence
that Colonel Murdock's suspicious were
aroused and he refused TO do it, but re-
ferred him to me. Brown came to me
and notwithstanding / knew him and
knew that he had been with Hillman here
and left with him, his conduct was SO sus-
picious that l promptly refused 20 give
him Hillman's mail. Brown never said
word about Hillman being murdered
when he called for his mail and it was sew
eral days after that before we heard of the
occurrence That was the last time l ever
saw Brown Mrs. Hillman thinks of
course that her husband is dead and that
she buried and erected a monument over
his grave. Do you know whom | think
sleeps in that grave? think it is the man
that looked like Hillman."
THE NEW SCHOOL HOUSES AND WHERE
LOCATED.
As there seems to be considerable desire
for information touching the proposed
new school buildings, their character, cost
and location, the following comparative
estimate, made by the board of education,
will probably satisfy all parties in interest
The sum total of bonds to be voted for
July Is is 100000. The estimated cost Of
each room is 81, 800, which does not in
clude purchase OF grounds, heating nor
furnishing. 1t is estimated that forty
eight additional rooms will be necessary,
to be distributed as follows:
Eight room building, to be located in
Sixth ward.
Eight room building, to be located in
Four room building, to be located on
Four room building, to be located in
Paramount.
Burton car works.
Four room building, TO be located north
east Union depot.
Four room building, to be located in
Second ward.
Four room building, to be located in
English addition.
Additions TO buildings already erected:
Two room building to Lincoln street.
Two room building to Fourth ward.
Two room binding to Fifth ward, or
new buildings of four rooms each for the
last three.
1t is estimated that these buildings, so
located, will meet the present require
ments of the city and for some time TO
come. These will gi ; the city total
number of twenty permanent public school
edifices of from four to eight schools in
each.
As to the status of the present school
finances, there is in the hands OF the
treasurer, available for teachers wages and
expenses only, the sum of twenty-five
thousand dollars.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
SURPRISED.

a most enjoyable surprise was rendered
Mr.. C. A. Rose. the florist. Friday.evening
at his home, 404 North Water street, it be-
ing in honor of his anniversary. An ele-
CANT lunch was served st 10 O'clock, which
proved to be the most taking part of the
program. Among the participants were
noticed Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mueller. Mr.
and Mrs. A. Reed, Mr. and Mrs C. Mueller,
Mrs. J, Longtime and daughter, Miss
Minnie; Mrs. McLaine, Miss Matte Bailey,
Mr. VIII McLaine and Mr. E. j. Mueller
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
A oHFN-ONu TIP

Something of greatest Importance is
going to happen to Wichita. and for her
benefit, on the 18th of next month. That
being the time fixed by the eastern cor
poration having the enterprise in hand.
for the announcement of the move to be
made public. 1t is no mere local matter
but one so far reaching. and backed by so
powerful a corporation, that. in the
estimation OF the few who are posted, it
will be the greatest thing that ever hap
pened to this CITY.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The ladies of st. Pauls NJ. Z. church,
North Lawrence, will give literary and
musical entertainment next Tuesday even
ing in the chapel. The liternry part of
the program will be furnished by contest
ants for the Demorest medal. The Dew
drop club will furnish music After the
entertainment the ladies will serve re-
fresments on the lawn by the church.
which will be brilliantly lighted
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
DIED

Mr.. j. V. Mcdonald died yesterday
morning at his rooms on Emporia avenue,
near Elm street. He went to California
about three months ago from his home in
Menona, ILL.,, thinking change would i'm
prove his health. The change did not
seem to bring relief and he started back
reaching Wichita, when he was unable to
travel farther. Mrs. Mcdonald left with
the remains last evening for Menoua.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
OFF FOR HASTINGS.

Mr.. c. V. McClanathan. of the Kansas
National, left last evening for Hastings,
Nebraska, to take charge of the loan COM
pany connected with the Kansas National
bank. 1t has been decided to establish a
number of agencies with headquarters at
Hastings which will have for its general
manager Mr. McClanathan. He leaves
many friends in the city who will regret
that business takes him to Hastings.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
APAPER CARNIVAL.

The Y. p. S. c. E., of the Central church
will give paper carnival at the church
corner Second and Market streets Wednes-
day evening June 25. The church will be
decorated with paper designs and flowers.
Twenty young ladies will be attired in
beautiful paper dresses trimmed and dec
GRATED in latest fashion. The music is to
be furnished by the orchestra Of the No
Fart conservatory. Admission free.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
A CORPS OF VISITORS.

Yesterday afternoon Prot. Chas. Purdy,
accompanied by his advanced class in har-
mony and by Mrs. Russell, of the Wichita
Conservatory of Music, called in body to
see the perfecting press do its work. They
afterwards paid the sanctum and reporter
ial rooms visit. The party consisted of
Anna Zeinipger, Maude English, Grace
Hatton, Mrs. J. R. Holiday, Abbie Moss
man, Mrs. Chas. Hatton. Mrs. A. A.
Wood, Mrs. Catharine A. Russell and
Prof purGY.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
A SUCCESSFUL CONCERT TOUR.

Mr.. John ". Metcalf. pianist; Miss
Blanche Newcomb, violinist, and Miss
Alice Hutchins, soprano. al of the faculty
of the Mozart Conservatory Of Music, of
this city. returned yesterday afternoon
from very successful concert tour in the
central part of Kansas. The places visited
were Mcpherson, Hutchinson and New
ton. These artists will appear in one
grand concert in this city very soon at the
Crawford Grand, date to be announced in
due time
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
INCREASING PLANT.

The Getto-McClung shoe company is in
creasing its plant SO the output viii be
one hundred pairs per day. AT present the
company is making eighty pair aaily and
with orders ahead calling for 10000 shoes.
The four men on the road are sending in
large orders and the company feels very
much encouraged over the trade.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
SALE OF WICHITA SASH FACTORY.

For some weeks parties a. N1scat!5s.
Ia. have been figuring on buJing ihe
wichita sash and door fac'ory. A gentle
MAJ largely intsres.si Il tie deal was Ia
he city some days ago, ard after taking a
careful look az the factory ard Surround
ing country for trade re-urzsd AID scn:
dispatch. which was received early yez.e--
day morning. stating that tie new Ios q
company would buy the plant AZ the
figure for which 1. WA oEsred u "a szi
the sale viii b Tor nearly sI9yGn l. Is
ths; the new company can not take pos-
session b<fors tie Frs. Ct July. as there
will Be considerable work n getting EaIEe
% stock
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
From the Kansas City Times

Mr.. o. Mulyey, ex-city engineer of Wich-
ita, in letter TO the Times complains that
an injustice has been done him in a special
dispatch from Wichita, June IA. The teie-
gram states that Mr.. Mulyey improperly
constructed the sewers; that allof them will
have 10 be torn up or repaired at once.
The official report OF the proceedings of the
committee on sewers and drainage which
investigated the matter does not mention
Mr. Mulyey's name at all. In conclusion
the committee states that in its opinion
the contractors We're not trying TO slight
their work or use imperfect materials.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
TO ADVERTISERS.

Our rates Of advertising shall be low those Of
any other paper Of equal value as an advertising
medium
All transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
Entered in the posofice at Wichita second class
matter and entered for transmission through the
mails such.
Eastern Office at Room As Tribune Building, New
York where all contracts for foreign advertising
will be made, and where files Of the paper can be
seen. s. c. BecSwith Agent
All notices for entertainments of any kind in
which an adittance fee is required will be charged
the of five cents per line per day; ana must
be classified and will not be run as pure reading
matter.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
TO MEDICINE LODGE.

Quite a number of the Wichita people
expect to join the excursion tomor-
row morning for Medicine Lodge, to at
tend the ceremonies of laying corner
stone of a large school building. In the
crowd will be quite number of members
of the board of trade and many OF the
leading business interests will be repre-
seuted
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Mr. Henry Grosh of the Haysville neigh
borhood was in the city yesterday and ex-
hibited All ear of corn from a field of TWEEN
~ acres he has that will be in full roast
ing ear by the 4th of July. There is not
much danger of that crop being injured
by drouth or hot winds, so-called
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

About fifty children are being drilled
by Miss Lille Foster preparatory for an
opera which will DE given on Thursday
evening, the 27th. A great success is pre-
dicted for this Juvenile opera as Miss Eos
ter's ability as teacher of mnsic is well
known in Wichita
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
MEETING OF COMMITTEES.

The committees appointed at the citi-
zens' meeting last Wednesday evening to
fecure industries for Wichita are requested
to meet at the board of trade rooms Tues
day evening, at o'clock, for consultation.
II L. PIERCE. Secretary,
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
TUESDAYS PICNIC.

The Kings Daughters of the Unitarian
church will give picnic at Fishers grove
Tuesday, 18th. The friends aud members
of the church and Sunday school are cor
daily invited. The cars will leave Doug
las avenue and Water at II a. m
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Dr. J. Milton WEIGH will address the
Stenographers' association tomorrow eve
ming at the rooms of the association, 253
North Main street. The doctors abilities
as lecturer are well known and every
one interested in stenography should hear
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
SOCIAL AND MUSICALE.

The ladies of the Dodge Avenue VI. E
church will give q social at the perlors Of
the West Side hotel. Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Abbott's class will give very in
teresting musical program, after which a
pleasant social time Will be had Admis
sion 10 cents. Proceeds 90 toward the
parsonage addition. Mrs BASS Sec'v.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Sixty-three thousand hogs have been
slaughtered by the Dold packing house
since they opened. They will double the
present average in three months more. In
the mean time the great Whitaker house
will open out with a. equal or greater
capacity. The new stock yards, or rather
the new addition, will be built as rapidly
as possible, extending north and east of
the present yards.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

DR.. A. L Hobbs, of Denver, Col, late
pastor of the Central Church, will deliver
his celebrated lecture, God III Nature, at
the church, corner of Second and Market
streets, Tuesday evening, June %.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

A number Of distinguished individuals
are expected 70 yisit wichita soon and ths
board Of trade Is saxious 10 have q fns
display II the grain and farm products Of
Sedgwiek county on exhibition q, their
rooms IN the Sedgwick block The etti-
zens and farmers are particularly request
ed 20 place ia the rooms Of .hs board ~
trade the bes; samples they eau secure.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The ladies of Emporia avenue NJ. f.
church will give an ice cream festival,
with the usual entertainment and accom-
paniments, next Wednesday evening. All
are cordially invited, and it will pay you
TO be there.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Mercy Mott died at Cleveland, Chic, last
Wednesday at the home Of her parents
and will be buried today from the Frank
lin Avenue NJ. E. church, which the
Cleveland Herald requests us to announce.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The board of trade orchestra will give a
ball on the evening of July 4. The MEM
bers of the orchestra are working very
hard and expect to make it the success of
the season
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

c. s. Ebey, Esq, leaves this morning for
Manitou, Colorado, for a few weeks of va
cation in the interest of health. He seems
20 think that some long walks and plenty
of Colorado air will be a good investment.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
The following students

The following students entered the
Southwestern Business college during the
week: o. A. Sweeney. Thayer, Kan; a.
J. Smith, Goddard, Kan; Clara B. Aim
ond, Kingman, Kan; Frank Organ, Long
ton, Kan; Mrs. a. L. Bondions, Aber-
deem, Wis; o. E Billinger and Edwin
Gross, Wichita.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Mr.. s. B. Amidon and sister gave a
pleasant reception to few friends on
Wednesday evening. The guests were de-
l.ghtfully entertained with friendly inter-
course, musical criticism and indoor
games until 2 late hour. DR.. and Mrs. f.
T. Hamilton, Mrs. Boyd, Misses Ida Benn,
Jennie Weeks, Eva Bonn, DR.. H. c. Hood
and Messrs. j. H. Mccall. Boyd, Nc
Knight and Carney composed the party.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

4 common system Of switches and side
tracks are being laid down by the various
roads at the atock yards and packing
houses and locomotive kept there con-
SANITY TO do the work OF al the roads
The main line will run from the Santa Fe
along the north line of the Whitaker plant
over TO the Missouri Pacific, Midland and
Rock Island tracks, with the spurs drop
wing down TO each of the packing houses
and stock yards.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The hotels were all crowded to their ut
most capacity last night. Both the Carey
and the Metropole had all their rooms ia
ken by s o'clock.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Sheriff Hays last evening took off to the
insane asylum at Ossawatomie the man
who went crazy monkeying with the tele-
Dhoce
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Mr.. Gus A. Miller requests the EAGLE to
say that he Is not the G. A. Miller men
toned in the circuit court proceedings in
yesterdays EAGLE.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23
LAND OFFICE BLANKS.

We have full line of land Office blanks
of all descriptions. Orders will be filled
and sent by return express. See list Of
blanks on another page.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The lack of iron has caused a delay on
the court house. Some of the girders have
not put in an appearance and are needed
badly
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The commissioners force are working on
the cross streets of Elm and Pine grading
these thorouhfares.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Judge Balderson seems to be giving good
satisfaction since his elevation to the
judgship. 1t is no uncommon thing to
hear people having business in his court
speaking in praise of his qualities as an
upright judge That is the reason that |
do not think it very smart in Sheriff Bill
Hayes gang to speak of Judge Balderson's
court as the ''Studebakar court" simply
because the old Studebaker sign is allowed
to remain on the building where the new
court holds forth.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

The sewer mains now and then run into
a water main. As the gradient of the
former cannot be varied the water COM
pany are forced to raise or lower their
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

TIE iron trusses ard girdsrs Of TIA rosf
Of the s0vernmsn: building are belsS
hoisted into place.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

l can understand the philosophy of birds
flying in the air and fish swimming in the
ocean. All even the motion Of the plan
cts, but there is one thing that dumb
POUNDS me. l cannot tell why, when a
man moves an old rickety shanty that has
been the abode of old settlers and bed bugs
and other citizens of the republic for 10!
these many yesrs, instead of lining it up
with the other houses he will in every in
stance locate it to the front, so that it can
be seen for five miles up or down the
street.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

J. X. McGregor-Wichita will make her
first great mistake if she fails now to Sc
cure old and new Riverside parks and also
the Grlffienstein park. Mayor Clement is
all right in that matter, and the city coun-
Gil ought to stand right by him. If we
secure these grounds we can make park
that will be a credit to Wichita for all
time to come. Whoever went to San
Francisco without seeing Golden Gate
park. The same of Central park in New
York, or Lincoln park in Chicago, or Hill
Top resorts in Cincinnati. Yes, this will
be our first serious mistake if we fail to
secure these parks to the city now while
they can be had.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Rev. B. KelIey-"Clouds and darkness
may come to obscure things, but right
eousness and judgment are the habitation
of Gods throne. Notwithstanding Penn
sylvania and Rhode Island, prohibition
must and will triumph. Men may come
and men may go. states may rise ana fall,
but prohibition will succeed and 60 on for
eyer. Thank God for Kansas. The state
has reached an altitude from which it will
never recede. Good men and women will
continue to come to US.
Wichita eagle., 1889-06-23

Charles E. Sullivan-"There is no in
ducement for Mr.. Steinmetz and to put
poor building material in the sewers. The
material all has to pass an inspector APP
pointed by the city, and we buy our md
terial warranted to pass inspection. We
want to see the men furnishing this ma
terial used fairly, but it does not cost us
anything if it fails to pass inspection.
Neither would it profit US TO have
poor material pass inspection. 1t is to our
interest to build good sewer, because if
we do poor job our reputation as con-
tractors would be injured"