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Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
THE DYNAMITE SCARE.
One of the umors of the Current Sensa-
ton ExempIitied In - Hotel.
PHILADELPHIA Press1

Z dlitueipllla TTcss
Nobody in the Washington Hotel, of
Chestnut street, above Seventh, suspected
there was trouble and excitement brew
ing when, yesterday, tall, lank man,
with sallow complexion and hair the
color of oakum, walked quietly in. The
man did not look dangerous. His eyes
were watery and very mild. The ends OF
his hair were long and made to curl up
ward slightly by coming in contact with
the collar of his oyercoat. His face had
almost poetical expression He carried
in his, hand sachel, the sides of which
were bulged out by its contents. Placing
the sachel on the counter of the Office, the
stranger wrote on the register: Andrew
S. Simpson, Boston"
"WIl you go to your room at once"
asked the polite clerk.
mo, believe not" replied Mr.. Sfmp-
son. 'Just toss that sachel back there,
will you;"
Certainly And the clerk grasped
the sachel and gave 1t vigorous swing.
"Hold on" exclaimed Mr.. Simpson,
sudden Y, but quietly. "Perhaps you had
better handle it a little carefully. have
a package of dynamite in 1t, think"
The clerks face paled and his jaw
dropped, but he took good care not 10 drop
the sachel.
"Don't care about keeping 1t back there,
don't your" seeing the eyes OF the clerk
grow big as saucers. "Weu, perhaps IT
would be little dangerous. / guess III
just get 1t checked" and, to the horror of
the guests in the Office who had overheard
the convers alton, the man from Boston
grabbed the sachel and banged it against
the wall, and then against chair on biz
way 70 the coat-room. He slapped il
down carslessly before the boy In attend
ance, and was somewhat surprised to see
him dodge behind the door. Suddenly
glass door blew 10 with loud slam. The
guests started wildly from their chairs,
the clerk crouched behind the counter, and
two bell-boys dived into the basement.
Mr.. Simpson, Of Boston, laughed as he
returned 70 the CLERK. Nobody else seemed
TO enjoy the joke.
Scared you a little, did II" be said,
cheerfuly. But that's albright. There's
no danger. take that sachei everywhere
with me. You see, I've got patent safe
lock, and claim that DO amount OF dyna-
mite viii blow it open" The clerk looked
relieved 70 find that be was not harboring
dynauiter.
Later in the day the coa.-room boy
threatened TO resign unisSs the sachsl
was removed, and Mr. simpson was per-
suaded 20 take IL 20 his room He was
compelled 20 perform the labor Of carrying
il himself, as no porter ooGid be induced
70 touch IL. There had been no explosion in
the hotel up 20 a late hour last might. xr.
Simpson expected to leave tbs rnorntng.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
How the Organ Was Lost and How 10
Game TO he Paid For.


Game he Paid For.
(wiilmantic Comm speciaLl
A jury in the Superior Court for Wind
ham County. made up mostly of farmers.
has to-day fixed the value of mans ear
by Returning a verdict for the plaintiff In
the case OF Jones VS.. Town OF Scotland
The history OF the case, which has created
such unusual interest, Is as follows. Jones
is an old man living at Wiliimantic.
Eleven months ago yesterday he visited
the Storrs Agricultural School at Mans
field and then started TO visit his son
Charles, who lives at Scotland. While
riding along near Scotland Green bis
horse, going slowly with bis nose close TO
the ground. the wagon went into deep
gulley in The road and Jones was hurled
against a stone wall as though he bad
been thrown from catapult- As
natural Consequence he struck head on,
and the face of the wall being
formed of sharp projectiies, he Jared
badly. When he recovered from tho shock
be put his hand to his head 70 feel for his
ear and ii was gone, cut of as smoothly
as IL 10 had come in contact with "A cioaver.
The night was denseiY dark, and Jones
experienced 40 little difficulty n finding
his way to friends. where his wounds were
dressed. He was also badly bruised sb--ss
the head and IL was believed he would
suffer from conclusion of the train and
eventually lose bis mental faculties. Soon
after he made up his mind that be would
make the town settle for that ear and he
would place the valas upon il himself.
He brought suit 20 recover 1000 dam
ages, and to-day be has reapsd his re-
ward. The jury jury gave him a verdict
to recover 5000 and his costs These
latter will foot up pretty well. Public
opinion sustains the verdict, although it
took the jury an hour and half b decide
upon it, and the town or Scotland viii
probably learn a Lesson which will result
In its keeping the roads in decent condi-
ton in the future.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
ONLY EIGHT PAJPFRS.

The board Of county commissioners went
out yesterday TO inspect the Sedgwick
county poor farm. They found everything
n first class condition and everybody sat
lshed. For the information and gratifica-
ton OF the residents of Wichita who came
from other states, where the paupers on
Inc county poor farms average from fifty
TO Iuo and more, it may be stated that
there are at present IN Sedgwick county's
poor farm as large number of paupers rs
that institution has ever contained, and
that ls only eight, most of whom are old
and decrepit persons. This is a pretty fair
showing for county With something like
Is 900 inhabitants.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
wAsKiNGTON's BIRTHDAY.

Today is Washington's birthday. and as
National Holiday, will be observed in
Wichita by the usual closing of the banks.
The postoffice will also be closed part of
the day. Flags, etc, should and will be
displayed in profussion. The old
settlers have their reunion.
and the Crawford Grand will
have the "Mikado" at a Washington's
Birthday matinee by the Juvenile Opera
company, with prices for school children
under twelve years, reduced 10 fifteen
cents. In addition to several balls in the
city that evening, the Eagle Rifles and a
number of their friends, will go to New
ton to Prof. Tappans grand ball.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
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Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
gns Gladly gayle griaay goruug gebruary e. 1888
ON THE DEATH OF BERTHE BosrEY.

Whereas, It has been the will of the Di-
vine Providence to call from our midst our
beloved pupil and schoolmate, whose loss
We do deeply. mourn, we tender our deepest
sympathies to the heart stricken mother.
who is herein bereft of the strength and
support of her declining years.
We are comforted in the knowledge that
the God to whom she has directed his
young spirit in this life will be a sufficiency
for her until that day when He shall call
her to meet those dear ones gone before.
Dearest Bertie your face and form we miss,
Your light and youthful step.
Our hearts are sad at parting
Without one last caress.
But though you've left US BERTHE.
You've only gone before
To that bright, better world.
Where partings are no more.
Our journey still wen travel,
Our lessons still pursue,
But We'll look on the past dear BERTHE.
And often think Of you.
We know that heaven is brighter,
Although there are clouds On earth
We dry our eyes from weeping
An angel is given birth.
BELLE HOWARD, Teacher Of BERTHE Bosley.
Wichita. Kan, February %. lsss.
lWinfeid papers please publish
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
PERSONALS

W. c. Warren, St. Andrews Bay, Fla,
was in the city yesterday.
Geo. B. Thorn went TO Washington, Ill,
yesterday via. the Missouri Pacific.
j. NJ Blake. travelling correspondent
Kansas City Live Stock Indicator, called
yesterday.
Mrs. II. F. Miller. of Iroquois, H.. is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. +. w. Neston,
14l6 Guy avenue, Paramount.
H. A. Caswell, capitalist of Rome, y.
Y, is visiting his brother, W. G.. Caswen,
of the Eagle cornice works. and has de-
cided TO invest in Wichita dirt.
P. 2. Green, ST. LOUIS; 6. a. Baily, j. s.
Cooper and c. F. Homer, Kansas City; r
S. Sinclair, indianapolis; John j. Whirl,
Chicago; and X. W. Simpson. Jr., New
York, are at the Carey.
W. s. Scudder, Chicago; C. F. Binbaker,
St Louis: Harry Bush, Pittsfeld, H.; 5.
n. Brown, Wellington. Kan; I. T. Ditta-
more, Eureka, Kan; II. J. Newberry, To-
peka, Kan; A T. Wells, Chicago; George
Alice, it. Joe, are at Hotel Metropole.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
CHARITY RAIL-

The last grand event 10 take place before
Lent will be charity ball. to be given at
the Garfield hall, February IS, under the
auspices Of a ndmber of the young society
ladies of the city. The object is 10 raise
money for the new City Hospital that has
lately been started by the ladies of Wich-
ita- A free dispensary is run in this hos
pital for the benefit of those too poor to
secure other medical aid. The cause Is
deserving OF the aid of our citizens and it
is hoped that the ladies who are indust-
riously ladoring for those less fortunate
than ourselves viii meet with much sue
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
OLD SETTLERS REUNION
AT BOARD OF TRADE ROOMS 1890
TODAY.
Grand Dinner, Afternoon Entertainment
and Ball in the Evening, All at the
Garfield Hall - Important
Business This Morning.

Today is not only Washington's birth
day. but it is also Old Settlers in Sedg-
wick county. For several years this or
ganization has found great delight in hav-
ing an annual reunion, in which the 200
and more members might exchange remi-
niscences of the days prior to '70-71. when
the Cow men" held sway. This section
of Kansas was as undeveloped as Okla
homa today, and had far worse railway
accommodations and no market As a
matter of course, time and other condi-
tions have reduced and are now more rap
idly reducing the membership of the or
ganization, and in order to increase the
membership it will be proposed at the an.
nual business meeting of the as
ISOLATION ID the board of trade
rooms at 1890 O'Clock this morning,
to bring up a very important ques-
ton 1t will be, shall those persons who
resided in Sedgwick county prior to JAN
uary 1, 1873. be admitted to membership to
the Old Settlers association" The board
of trade has kindly rendered the use of its
rooms for the meeting and large attend
ance is expected. All persons, whether
old settlers or not, will be welcome at this
meeting.
There will be another very important
feature of Old Settlers Day. This will be
a grand dinner at the Garfield opera house
from II (noon) until 2 p. m. to be served by
the ladies of the association to the old set
tiers and their invited guests. All ladies
of the association are requested to be on
hand early with their baskets, etc., of pro-
visions at the Garfield.
After the adjournment of the business
meeting the members and their guests will
go to dinner. That over there will be
presented at the Garfield opera house an
interesting literary and musical program,
supplemented by "reminiscences by some of
the members, as follows:
PROGRAM.
Address of Welcome. .... BY the President
Prayer. .Rey. j. +. Post
DINNER.
Instrumental Solo. Mrs. Geo. c. Strong
Recitation. ......M Miss Maud English
Vocal Solo. Mrs Finlay Ross
Recitation - Miss Blanche Fechheimer
Clarinet Solo. Cecil Harris
"REMINISCENCES BY OLD SETTLERS.
BY j. R. Mead, r. E. Lawrence, w. T.
Jewett, p Mcdonald, W. S. Corbett, E.
P Thompson, n. A English, C. a. Stat
ford, VIM Mathewson, Geo. E. Harris and
others.
In the evening at the same place will
occur the annual ball of the association,
which with excellent music and large
attendance promises to even eclipse any
previous efforts of the society in that par
tlclllar
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Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
CRAZY SOCIAL

The young people of the Central Presby-
terrain church viii hold crazy social in
the church parlors this evening at $50
o'clock Nothing will be presented that is
expected. Everything that is not expected
will be given, and everything given will
be in an unexpected manner. II unsocial
people come they will not be unwelcome
None OF the regular attendants are ex-
pected TO be there
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

The attention of our city readers is called
TO an article in today's EAGLE on the
street paving question. Without taking
issue with the writer of the article or yet
endorsing fully ali that he says, it must be
admitted that the question is most i'm
portant one at this time, in view of the
probability that some steps may be taken
IN that direction in the near FIXTURE and
the interest that every taxpayer in the
city has in it. In any event it behooves
The people of the city to get an intelligent
understanding of the matter before they
lake decisive action thereon, pro or con.
Read the article referred to.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
REMEMBER.

The Francis Willard Us have secured
the Ratchet family, who will give a bene
fit for the newsboys aud bootblack' 5 home
February 26, at Garfield opera house. IN
addition fine musical program will be
rendered. Admission % cents; reserved
seats IS cents. Tickets for sale at Robin
son s. Champion, Gray & Hoffman and
HYDE g. Humble's.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
SOnIAL DANCE

Last evening a social dance was given at
the Market hall by the Unitarian society
for the organ fund There were about
thirty couple present and very pleasant
ana enjoyable time haf by all The COM
mittee was Messrs. 3. l. keenan. E. y.
Thompson and W l. Gritty. the music
WAS furnished by Profs- Ge~alt and
Miller.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
ANU EMENTS
CRAWFORD GRAND.

Last night The Juvenile Opera company
presented Chimes OF Normandy" at the
Crawford to another very good audience.
given as "Olivette'' or "Mikado," was
still very acceptable performance and
met with quite an enthusiastic reception
from the audiedce. Mr.. Lowell deserves
special commentator for his work as Gas
pard. The Baillee of Mr.. Teddy Gamble
was very good. Miss Cleveland did well
as Serepolette. Miss Berg, as Germaine,
had an excellent opportunity for the dis
play of her voice and so well did she avail
herself of it, that she was several times
recalled.
This afternoon THE Mikado" will be
produced; the one presentation of the opera
was received so favorably and so highly
complimeDted that il goes almost without
saying that the house will be crowded
Quite a number of tickets have been dis
tributed tie school children, the presenta-
ton of which and fifteen cents viii admit
them. The engagement closes tonight
with 'Olivetee" which will be remembered
the company presents in superior man
uer
POSTAGE STAMP.
The lates. and most successful musical
comedy on the road will be presented at
the Crawford Grand opera house on Satur-
day evening Of this week under the title
Of a Postage Stamp" The piece was
written for laughing purposes only. and
that it succeeds IN its object is fully attest
ed by the fattering encoaiums of eastern
critics. People 90 70 see comedy to laugh.
and during the performance Of a Postage
Stamp" it viii BE- an exceptional one in
deed that does not enjoy almost a s1rfeit
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
TO ADVERTISERS
COLD WAVE OOIING.

DIR. Fred L. Johnson, of the govern
ment signal service station in this city
telephoned the EAGLE at midnight that he
had just received orders from Washington
to hoist the cold wave signal, as the mer-
curry here will drop to about zero by a.
N. on the 23d Saturday. There will
probably be some snow with this cold
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
FIRE.

Last evening fire alarm was turned in
from the east part of the city. The de-
partment answering found a blaze in
small house, second block south on Wash
ington avenue. II was extinguished, no
great loss resulting.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
ARMoRY OF THE EAGLE RIFLES

" ICHIIA, han., L tD. 70, %.
Rev. c. J. Adams.
DEAR SIR am instructed by the Eagle
Rifles to inform you of the receipt of your
resignation as chaplain of that company.
We regret that your change of residence
makes this action necessary and sincerely
wish you success in your new field of labor.
We appreciate the interest you have mani
tested toward us and extend to you our
thanks for your constant efforts toward
the elevation of the moral standing of the
company and its general welfare.
Within find certificate of honorary mem
bership to which position you were unanI-
mously elected at our last meeting.
Again wishing yeu and yours all success
possible.
Sincerely your friends.
THE EAGLE RIFLES.
L. (. SCOTT, Sec'y.
7 T CAREY Pres
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
READY TO BUILD.

The excavating is nearly finished and
large quantity of brick on the ground for
the new livery barn TO be erected on the
west side of North Lawrence just above
Douglas avenue. Work on the same will
be begun at an early day,
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

Col NJ Van Buskirk, of Iowa Falls, Ia,
and Mr.. w. II. Emerson, of North Attic
boro, Mass, accompanied by Messrs. S. C..
Bates, John Horton and Z. S. Eichholz, of
this city, paid the EAGLE pleasant visit
yesterday. The first two named gentlemen
are in the city looking after some personal
interests
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

DR.. Terwilliger. of Lansing; John C..
Ketcheson, of Leavenworth; II. H. kiehl,
of Franklin county, and c. Cutter, of
Baldwin City, of the mystic brotherhood,
complimented the EAGLE by making a
tour of its establishment from room to
aevrie yesterday
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

The Woraan's Missionary society OF the
Central Presbyterian church wiz bold
their regular monthly meeting in the lee
ture room Of the church today (Fridsyl at
. H. NJ 4 REESE,
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

The Andrews Opera company, travelling
in their own special car. came down from
Newton yesterday and last night wit
messed the Chimes of Normandy at the
Crawford Grand.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

A delegation of some sixty Odd Fellows
from Wichita, it is announced, will visit
Arkansas City tomorrow to assist in the
institution of a new lodge Of that order in
the Canal City.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

DR.. j. S. May and Mr.. S. c. Bennett,
street commissioner of Hutchinson, who
have been in the city for the past two or
three days attending the meetings of the
Masonic order, were among the EAGLES
callers yesterday. The gentlemen are
thoroughly loyal to their town, but were
compelled to admit that it isn't the only
fulcrum to the universe, nor even Kansas,
after their visit here.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

Judge Buckner yesterday afternoon
united in marriage at the parlor OF the
probate court, Mr.. w W. Taylor and Miss
Orena Station, both of this city.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
FgFNFRAI NOTICE

The funeral of Mrs. Kassel will take
place today at 1886 a. m, from church,
corner First and Emporia. Friends in
yited,
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

The rock pile in the rear of the city
prison yesterday was again in full and
successful operation.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Seze b. a. t-zx.1<s a. ga fov e.. FrssGres enlT
~ C. ! hood a CO. LcwsIL Aazz
100 Doses One Dollar.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

Last night two men were arrested on
South Main and taken to the police sta
ton. They had been fighting and both
bore evidences of the fray; one black eye,
the other an ugly cut upon the head.
Both were reported to have been intoxi-
Gated. They put up the necessary amount
10 secure their appearance in court this
fnrannnn
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

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100 Doses One Dol.ag
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22

Miller. 1157 South Topeka avenue, next
Tuesday evening, February %. An invita-
ton is extended TO all. Supper az 5:30
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
SECRETARY.

The Ladies Aid society Of the Emporia
Avenue Presbyterian church viii meet at
the residence Of Mr. and Mira George z
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Regular convocation Of Wichita Chapter
No. 80 this evening az 80.
c. A GATES, Il ?.
FRED W. SWEET. Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
BORN.

To Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Mcnamara, a
daughter. February q. 1850.
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
Advice 20 Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething lt
soothes the child. soften< the gums, allays
all pain. cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for diarFhoea. twenty-five cents
a bottle. d6i Il w46 q
Wichita eagle., 1889-02-22
Mr.. JONES' $4,000 EAR.

Engraved CALLING cards at III
Wichita EAGLE Office dos II
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1889-12-30
Bunch of Keys.

If a comparison was drawn between
the present Bunch of Keys company and
that which vas playing at the Bush-street
few years ago, it would be favorable to
the present company. The company is
decidedly clever, and though the piece is
noisy there seems to exist an impression
in the minds of each of the company that
the success of the play depends upon the
work that each individual can accom-
plsh. DUNN makes as good a Grimes
MS did Garfield, while Louise Raymond
as Teddie makes quite hit. The rest of
the company are bright and active. The
audience was large and seemed to enjoy
the play as heartily as when it was first
presented here. An excellent thing about
this company, they act with vim, and
here is no time throughout the three
acts when the fun is allowed to relax
San Francisco Evening Post, April rs.