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Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
A SUICIDE.

Yesterday afternoon Jonas Trambiie
being tired of this life concluded to take
il with his own hand. He was an old resi-
dent here and was possessed of some little
property which he disposed of by deed the
day before his death. He had evidently
contemplated suicide for some time, but
no one supposed he was at all serious or
that any actual danger existed. His wife
testified at the inquest that he lived on
the corner of Emporia and Gilbert. took
his dinner at the usual hour but ate little
When asked about his appetite he said he
did not need much, as his troubles would
soon be over. He sat in his accustomed
seat after dinner singing hymns until the
dishes were washed when he went TO a
shop in the rear of his house, shooting
himself Immediately. He was II
years of age and had five grown children
by former wife, The other witnesses all
testified corroborating the theory of sui
eide and the jury without leavinG their
seats returned verdict in accordance
with the facts, Jonas Tramblie had had
several wives and probably fair share OF
domestic infelicity. Some late court
troubles seemed to prey on his mind which
was not very well balanced at best. He
was an ardent believer in spiritualism and
at one time was preacher in that faith.
He believed he lived in constant commun-
ication with the spirit world if that is the
case he is not very far removed now. In
conversation his wife said that frequently
he spoke of death and had always believed
that when the final dissolution
came he would return again TO
her aud make his presence man
ifest. His children were notified Of the
sad occurrence and the arrangements for
the funeral will not be completed before
hearing from them.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
THE FIREMEN'S BALL.
The F1reboys Entertain Their Friends With
Big Dance-A Good Time.

Yesterday evening the fire department
gave their third annual bali at the A. 0.
L. W. hall. 1t was a big success in every
way and the floor filled with dancers from
early in the evening to the wee small hours
of morning No pains had been spared by
the committees to make the affair enjoy
able and their efforts were certainly re-
warded. A host of pretty girls honored
the occasion with their presence and the
boys were looking their best The fire
boys know how TO give ball beyond a
doubt aud their friends know how to en-
Joy one. The music was all that could be
desired and not only put one in dancing
humor, but kept them in it. Every num-
Der was enjoyed. The refreshments were
by no means neglected and rs the ball was
breaking up every one was ready to vote it
the best ball Of the season. From finan-
cial standpoint the ball was also a success
and their were hundreds of tickets sold to
people who were unavoidably kept away
The boys haye more than sustained their
reputation as entertainers and all will look
forward with pleasurable anticipation for
their next.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
EVERYBODY HAPPY,

The town for two or three days has been
crazy day and night with folks shopping
for Christmas all securing gifts; rich and
poor, old and young, sweeping up and
down, on the hunt for things that might
strike the fancy. Dolls and diamonds,
cards and candies, sleds and steamers and
a thousand things that made the hearts Of
the buyers happy, and which this morning
will make an equal number of other hearts
as happy. Stockings of all sizes, texture
and colors must be filed If Santa Claus
name be. sustained and adored. The
chances are this morning that the town is
too happy to take much Interest in the
EAGLE, which includes not only the recip-
tents of the gifts and the buyers, but those
who sold them. 1t was midnight before
the streets and sidewalks were given over
to quiet and to the patrolmen.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
ON THE WHO Is PAID QUESTION,

Mr.. George p. Glaze, chairman of the
finance committee of the council, said yes
terday that from the discussion in the city
council Monday night over the appropria-
tion ordinance wrong impression might
have been originated. AS to the city
officers including councilmen, mayor and
appointees. their pay was not really under
discussion at the time, for it had been al
lowed chuck up to December the first or
second meeting of the month. Healy's
reference to it was outside the ordinance
under discu ssion, which referred to the
payment Of men employed by the street
commissioner alone.
Healy says that it is all the worse, for
instead of the council waiting month to
pay itself it only waits a week or two. and
he so intended to emphasize his remarks.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
For the Eagle.
A NEWSBOY'S SONG.

am little newsboy,
Have worked hard all the year
Selling the daily EAGLES.
A sheet with print so clear,
And am well rewarded
When faithful to my trust,
My patrons all, both rich and poor,
Treat me both kind and just.
And well love my paper,
Though / leave it oft behind,
1t is like faithful friend to me
And to it Pm never kind.
For know it gets i'll usage,
And | never see 1t more:
The housemaid takes it for the shelf,
Or it's by the children tore.
1t supports me and my mother,
And, friend, it's kind 70 you;
For whatever business you are in,
It will always help you through
The farmer and mechanic
Lawyer and merchant too,
Without my daily paper
Would not know what to do.
1t will tell you of the swindles
That go on all around,
1t Will tell You wheE you want to buy,
w here the cheapest may be found.
And IN it all the news you'll find
What e'er you wish 10 know,
1t will also tell you of the crops
How good or bad they grow
Then Mister buy my paper
And hear the news today.
I've not got long TO tarry
But must hurry on my way.
I'd like to help you through this world
And you may take my word.
You never will get rich on earth
Ii you do not read the Bird
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
PAVING STREET CAR TRACKS.

The foreman of the concrete works with
the Barber Asphalt company has been en-
gagged to do concrete work for the River
side & Suburban company on North Market
street. The concrete work will commence
tomorrow, and few days will complete it.
Stringing wire for the return circuit COM
menced yesterday.
The action of the council to the end that
the street railway companies pave their
tracks where paving streets has been COM
pleted, so far as the city is concerned,
created some comment yesterday, and
some of the property owners on Market
street were heard to remark that it was
high time some positive action was taken,
or at least some action that would not in
lure travel and trade on the street.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
A SURPRISE.


HSTt nave Uccu lew ulOTc SuCCeSSIul anu
enjoyable surprises than that perpetrated
upon Miss Laura Rutledge last evening at
her home, 3l2 North Fourth avenue, by
her many friends. After a moment of
complete surprise, Miss Laura entertained
her guests in manner characteristic OF
her accomplished abilities. Games, social
chat, etc., made the evening pass very
swiftly for those in attendance. Refresh
ments were served at eleven o'clock. Those
present were, Misses Alice Butler, Clara
Beaudett, Eta Grey, Florence Grey, Cam
my Lee, Blanche Nelly, Mary Culver Lula
Lee, Katie Lee. Grace Smith, Eta CUNT,
Rosemond Anderson; Messrs. John Thorn
as, John Rutledge, Charles Cooley, Walter
Cooley, Fred Beaudett, Chris Maddy,
VIII Harvey, Herbert Tucker, Charles Lee,
Gene Ketzler, Charles ketzler.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
ghe ada Badly gaeIe ad1edesdau ornag nsesmber 25
pirations, different tastes and sentiments,

pirations, different tastes and sentiments,
different faiths and professions.
The beautiful benediction, ION Earth
Peace, Good Will Towards Men," ban
ishes all differences of creed and we march
hand in hand, side by side in a common
cause, having the same object in view, the
same honors TO win, the same goal to
reach. the same God 70 adore and the same
eternity to enjoy.
If we find comrade weary by the way
side we aid him and it does not delay US.
If we find one discouraged we cheer him
and it encourages u.s. If we find one sor-
rowful we comfort him and it rejoices US.
Thus casting our bread upon the waters it
returns to US not only after many years
but every day.
This is the fourth time these two classes
have assembled together seeking wisdom
from the same fount,, studying the same
lessons for life and Immortality, showing
the world there is ION earth peace, good
will towards men," And since our first
meeting believe these two classes have
been more successful for good than ever
before. We have felt the power of your
encouragement and the moral support of
that the next best thing to the songs and
prayers Of angels is the encouragement
and prayers of noble God fearing men and
women.
Now again in behalf of the teachers of
this class welcome you. In behalf OF its
more than one hundred members l
welcomeyou. In behalf of the
whole school II welcome you and
in the spirit of harmony. charity, and ION
earth peace, good will towards men,"
welcome you.
AT THE ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL,
At the Episcopal church the little folks
were remembered in a very pleasant way.
The Christmas tree was beautifully decor
ated with presents and the incest thing in
the world for the little ones. The services
were conducted by Mir. Chester Adams.
Mr.. Robert Barney officiating at the or
gan. After the very beautiful and i'm
pressive services the presents were dis
tributed
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The Christian church was beautifully
decorated with Christmas offerings and
an interesting program was rendered.
Prominent amongst the contributors to
the evenings entertainment were the
children. A little bit of a fellow sang
song with a rattle accompaniment which
was enthusiastically applauded and sew
eral children but few years his senior ac-
quilted themselves in a very creditable
manner. The church was crowded and
everyone thoroughly enjoyed himself.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
For the EAGLE.

It's Christmas eve again, q
II it amt, by Joe.
And there am a setting
Watchin' happy faces
That are rustiing gaily BY,
Judgin' by the bundles.
They must feel mighty fly.
Inever felt so lonesome
And / think it's kink a queer.
IS do On Christmas eve
There It's aCain-a tear
The las time at shed one
Was this very day a year;
jim, how he would guy:
To see me Ike BOBBY,
Hold this barrel down and CRY,
But have recollection.
Tho it's awful, dim.
OF hangin' up my stockin--.
Ha, Ha, Is that you Jim!
No. tho't not, tho il
Doesn't matter much,
] b'lieve he thinks Pm troublesome
Since got this cru.ch.
II looks as tho a feller
Was meetin' of his doom
When he's hustled from doorstep.
A was his sleepin' room.
But then guess this barrel hero
Will run me thro' till day,
II God Almighty let His son
just sleep out in the cay.
can see snow q fallin'
At The foot an thro' the head.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
SIGNED WITH THE LOUISVILLE, KY. .,
CIJ-R

Mr.. d. B. Crewson. of this city, who is
employed at the Burton car works, viii fill
the position of short stop for the Louis
vile, Ky, ball club next season, having
affixed his signature TO a contract last
evening. Last season Mr. Crewson was
with the Sibley, 10, club in the North
western league. He viii leave Wichita
about March for Louisville
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
MARRIED.,

At the home of the bride, 22s North To-
peka avenue, at O'Clock Sunday evening,
December -, Walden NJ Holland and
Josie L. Bronson, Rev. Daniel Winters,
officiating.
Many and fervent are the wishes that
follow these most excellent and worthy
young people into their new life-relation-
that they may realize their highest and
brightest anticipations of pleasure and
Success
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
FINE CANDIES.

The Wichita Cracker company remem-
bered the editor Of this paper with box
of fine Christmas candies that for delicacy
and purity would have made the great
candy prince of America, Gunther, en-
yious. The cracker company's reputation
for candies almost equals their name for
crackers and their trade in both is spread
ing and improving in most encouraging
way, and deservedly SO.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Colonel Bryan, commanding Fort Reno.
is in the city, paying his sister, Mrs. ;. e.
Hendrickson, visit. The colonel is look
ing his best and quite serene, when 1t is
remembered that he has. in one sense, all
Oklahoma to look after and care for.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Colonel Jocelyn yesterday received from
an army friend at Fort Sherman, Idaho,
deer's head beautifully mounted. 1t is
mountain buck with horns suggestive OF
a Rocky mountain danger signal, and Is
most highly appreciated by the colonel.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Of course the services at the Pro-cathe-
dral this morning will be grand and i'm
pressive, and the music will be worthy Of
the service of God, and any one experienced
knows that this means it will be the finest
in the city. For the first time in this city
Lambilotte's tender Pastorale" will be
heard, sung by the soloist. This is written
in the old Bretagne style, and is novel and
beautiful as we'll. The most melodious
"Veni Creator Spiritus" will be rendered
by a trio,
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The benevolent public are reminded that
the entertainment and donation benefit to
the poor of the city takes place at 6l0
North Market street at o'clock this even
ing. Gifts may be sent in at any time
during the day; some one will be there to
receive and care for them.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The members of the Boys league will
spend this evening at their room, over 125
North Market street. The hours from to
10 O'Clock will be spent in playing games,
singing aud select readings. All boys be-
tween the ages of u and IS years are cor
daily invited to spend the evening with
members of the league.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The rehearsal at Plymouth church last
night passed off so smoothly that there can
be no doubt as to the excellence of the Old
Folks concert, TO be given at the church
on Friday night, the 9th inst. Tickets for
sale at the store of Samuel Winch. on Main
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The denizens of Five Points were cele-
brating Christmas after their own fashion
last night much to the annoyance of the
police. Every one to his taste.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
DROP A COIN IN THE SLOT,

Yield to the promptings of your gener-
Gus nature this joyous Christmas day. and
as you pass the EAGLE office drop coin
in the box posted there to receive contri-
buttons for the benefit of the Y. NJ. c. A.
building. Everything counts. If you
can't afford a golden eagle, deposit what
you can afford, but leave something.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Sheriff Hays will give the prisoners a
big Christmas dinner today, according TO
his annual custom.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
TO ADVERTISERS.

Our rates of advertising shall be low those Of
anv other paper OF equal value as an advertising
medium.
All transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
Entered in the postofice at Wichita second class
matter and entered foT transmission through the
mails such.
Eastern office at Room as Tribune Building, New
York City and so THE Rookery," Chicago whei e
all contracts for foreign advertising will be mad :,
and where files Of tbs paper can beseen. ). :.
Beckwith, Agent.
Readers of the EA GLE when in New York City {
Chicago can copies of the paper 1T the ONCE or
our agent at the address given above
All notices for entertainments of any kind in
which admittance fee is required will be charged
At the rate OF Ave cents per line per day; and must
beclassifed and Will not he run al pure reading
matter
The DAILY EAGLE can be found on sale in Kansas
City, Mo- at the book store OF B. CLICK. q East 5th
The EAGLE has the largest circulation OF any
daily paper in Kansas and covers more territory
than any two Kansas daile. combined, reaching los
towns on the day Of publication In Kansas, Indian
territory, Panhandle OF Texas and eastern colorado
The columns OF the EAGLE have been tested and
proved to be the best advertising medium in the
southwest The only daily that reaches ali the ter
rtory above named on day OF publication. AS an
advertising medium 1t lie unexcelled,
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Mr.. Will Reaves will entertain his
friends from II until p. m. today at the
Monarch billiard parlor.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

If you want to see some elegant costumes
aud hear some good music. go to the Old
Folks concert at Plymouth church, Friday
night of this week,
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The drawing for the fine music box Of
fered as a prize by Mr.. Katz, of the Phila-
delphia store, takes place this morning at
10 O'Clock.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The ladies Of st. Johns guild will meet
with Mrs. Hume at the Manhattan hotel
Thursday, the 18th, at 8 p m.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The following musical program will be
rendered today at 1890, in the cathedral,
where Bishop Hennessy will ponti6cate:
At the entrance OF the clergy,
behold the High Priest. The Choir
Guonod's Masse, Solennelle, complete,
will be given by double quartet, assisted
by a select orchestra of eight pieces.
At the offertory,
"Pastores Want" .Lambilotte
Mrs. c. Russell.
Organist, Prof. Chas. Purdy.
j. Henry Then.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Work will be completed by Fridsy even
Ing paving the alley from Main to Market
between First and Douglas.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

There are quite number of restaurant
dinner parties today. Three big dinners
are arranged for at Spurgin's buffet.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Milbrandt's orchestra gave an entertain
ment at Shelters hall, west side, last
evening
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Mr.. W. J. Killeen, the plumber, was the
first contributor to the Y. NJ. G. A. box, in
front of the EAGLE Office.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Thieves have been robb:ng tie country
school houses the past week OF books and
any small articles that were within reach.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Remember the social tonight. All mem
bers and their ladies invited. We always
have good time. COMMITTEE.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
SANTA CLAUS.

Something Of his Peculiarities-The Street.
CrOwded-The Stores Thronged With
People Various Observances OF
Christmas Eve--Gifts for the
Children and Parents.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

Prof w. D. Cowden, of Ashland and c.
s. Williams, county superintendent of
Clark county, came in on last evenings
train calling on the EAGLE. They were
enroute for the State Teachers association
now in session at Topeka and were ac-
Companied by nearly a full Car load of
teachers from the southwest.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25
Bios:
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.


useful substantial
the recipients. offer 70 buyers complete
and varied assortment Of
Black silk handkerchieis Dude bows.
Collar and cuff boxes. Sealskn caps.
Hand painted neckwear Fur and wool wristlets.
Muflers ali grades Sole leather trunks
Smoking Jackets Fine carriage robes
Silk handkerchieis Fine valises.
Silk dress hats Beaver collars.
House coats. Imported underwear
Embroidered night shirts. Ladies riding hats.
Silk umbrellas. Cardigan Jackets.
Ladies wrappers Macintosh
Silk suspenders -Four finland ties
Fancy silk shirts Collars and cuffs.
Windsor scarfs. Panaloon stretchers,
Puff scarfs. Childrens OTercoats 81 NJ.
Teck scarfs Childrens Suits 81 up
OF goods IN advertising this week Ca and %
gifts at prices that positively cannot be duplicated
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The summons issued by the legal firm of
Bentley & Ferguson for our appearance at
the Hotel Carey this morning is duly &C
knowledRed aud our demurrer is filed. and
a cross bill being regularly drawn up. We
shall fall back on individual rights pro-
vided for in the constitution and the per-
sonal liberty set forth in the declaration
of independence, and will appear by at
torney or otherwise, probably otherwise.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

sentation was followed by several others
among the clerks and Mr.. Shaw closed the
meeting BY giving each of his employees a
valuable souvenir Of the festival season.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

The composing room corps, headed by
Foreman Hall, remembered Capt j. II.
Shields, of the EAGLES editorial staff
with Christmas basket which contained
about every dainty afforded by the market
from fat turkey TO the good wishes of
the boys. The twenty-five or thirty gen.
tlemen constituting the EAGLES compos-
ing force are probably not very well ac-
9uaintea with the daylight side of Wich-
ita, but they are as bright as generous.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

DR.. G. w. Hoss, formerly president of
the state normal school, and now connect
ed with the Baker university, is in the
city DR.. Hoss is recognized las one OF the
prominent educators of the country, hav-
ing in his earlier manhood been state SUI
perintendent of public schools OF Indiana,
and afterwards for several years being
pr njneutly connected with the DePaw
university he doctor is surprised at
Wichita and thinks that il is no wonder
hat her people are so proud of her.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-25

All OF the older residents of the county
rem, mber James l. McCully of Salem
tow snip. a substantial farmer. forehand-
ed and well TO do considered in fact more
than ordinarily prosperous. 1t seems that
long continued illness came first and then
financial difficulties, until few days ago
be was brought before the probate court
by some of his relatives on a charge of in
sanity. DR.. Durand the superintendent of
the poor, who's our informant, says that
the jury found that he was sane enough
but greatly afflicted bodily, so an order
was made consignIng him TO the county
house. The man died yesterday morning
at the poor house.
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WEST PorSr, Va, June 8, 1899.
The closing exercises OF the West Point
Female Seminary were held at the Baptist
church here last night Despite the fact that
n heavy rain was falling large audience as
sembied and the exercises were very inie-
resting. Rev. Mr.. Parrish, principal OF the
public school here, presided. The address
TO the school was delivered by Rev. d.. r.
VI. Ellis, OF Baltimore. This was DIR. Eliis'
first appearance before m audience here and
he fully sustained his high reputation. HIS
address was an able, effective, aud eloquent
plea for "The Rights OF Woman to Fair
Chance in social, professional, and bust
ncss life. Distinctions were delivered by
Rev. Dir. West IN few well-chosen words
10 Misses Belle Jones, Estello Bray, and
Annie Phaup in mathematics, 10 Misses rs.
tsIle BRAY and ANNE Pbaup in French, ana
10 Miss Fanny Minor in English.
Thomas 7. Bagby, Esq, delivered medals
10 Miss Annie Wellington for proficiency IN
music: 10 Miss Oracle Post for scholarship.
and 10 Miss Carrie TaliAferro for greatest
Improvement In her studies, aud prizes to
Miss Berths Muire and Master Julian Bagby
for good spelling.
Mr.. Parrish closed the session in a few
happy remarks.
II continues TO rain almost daily. and the
farmers are very much discouraged. IL has
been absolutely impossible for the past
month 10 do any farm work.
We have bad no northern mail since Fri
day. WILSON PILGRIM