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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
AN EXCITING CONTEST.

There was an exciting contest yesterday
in the Cathedral school. The prize was a
gold medal, presented by Rev. NJ. j. Casey
to the pupil showing the greatest prof.
cheney in biblical history. grammar and
arithmetic. On the stage were Fathers
Casey, Than, Hartman and Lovenick.
The friends and parents of the children
were seated in the hall and the contest
commenced with Sister Mary Olivia as
conductress. The contestants vera Misses
Bertha and TIME Dunning, Ollie Tucker,
Lena Chandler, Anna Wagner, Daisy
Lynch, Lulu Friend, Belle Sargent, Clara
Freeland, Messrs. Joseph Costello, Henry
Dugan, ALI Manassa and Eddie Dough-
erty. For the gold medal Henry Dugan.
Clara Freeland and Tinie Dunning were
selected AS these were adjudged equally
proficient, it was decided to draw,
which resulted in Henry Dugan winning
the medal.
For the four silver medals Belle Sar-
gent, Bertha Dunning, ALT Manassa and
Eddie Dougherty were the lucky ones.
The judges presented each medal with ap-
propriate remarks, and with good feeling
on all sides, the contest was over.
During the examination, which has
continued for three days, the children have
given perfect satisfaction. Photography
was an important feature in it, and AL
fred Nanassa showed great PROFICIENCY,
writing $50 words a minute on matter not
before seen.
In the course of the examination in
biblical history slight mistake occurred
which created considerable merriment,
although an effort was made 10 suppress 1t,
however, to a certain degree unsuccessful
One of the young gentlemen facing the
audience and the examination which was
quite a task, was invited to tell all he
knew of David. He gave something of
David's youth and after few words
mentioned Goliah, then hesitated. He
was invited to hurry and tell how be was
led to speak of Goliah, when he turned q
trifie redder in the face, evidently having
forgotten the exact particulars of the in
cident, but proceeded, David put a rock
in his sling and hit Goliah in the neck .
This proved too much for Father Casey
and many others who took in the sisua-
ton, and despite the occasion and sur
roundings, they were compelled TO smile
very audihiy One suggested that the
answer was correct, only put in the Ian
guage of the day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
POINTS ABOUT PLANTS.

PLANTS that have been out OF doors
through tho summer need gradual change
to confined rooms and heated air.
In watering, wait until the plants show
that they need it, then give copiously. Hang
In g-baskets are best watsred by plunging
item into a pail Of water.
THE foliage Of all plants should be kept
as clean as possible, but In sitting-room
used constantly it is almost impossible to
prevent some dust from settling over them;
hut care in sweeping a carpet viii prevent
much OF 1t.
In window gardening 1t should be re-
membered that we have all degrees of
temperature at command, from freezing TO
torrld. Shelves or brackets at different
heights should be provided 20 meet the re-
quirements of heat needed by different
plants.
MosT plants will do well in west windows
il tho conditions are right for them, but
north windows are not favorable FOR the
growth Of ordinary house plants. Ferns
and many kinds of plants cultivated for
their foliage will, however. succeed IN north
windows.
IS your flower beds out of doors you fire.
oueutly hoe and stir the soil; don't neglect
it after the plants ere potted and In winter
quarters. Stir the soil with a fork or other
small instrument; never allow IL 70 bake on
top. Keep IL well loosened, so that the
water may readily go TO the roots.
STUDY your plants. Notice their drinking
habits You VIII soon find out which needs
the most water. You viii find they will take
bat very little II the day is dark; IL 1t Is
pleasant they will require more. Especially
a l. - ~
The days are shor, and often cloudy. The
plants have no. filed the pots with roots,
therefore IT Is better 10 be On the safe side
and not give too much water.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
MEETING OLE DIRECTORY.

The directory of the Garfield opera house
held meeting last evening at B. H.
Downing's Office and after considering
some routine business the special commit
tee appointed to look up the advisabilisy
of making some changes in the hall re-
ported. They deemed it advisable to take
out the stage and nut down an oak floor
ANA put in gallery il the east end of the
building, the object being to make the
room one of the most comfortable dance
halls in the city. This would not unfit it
for association meetings or conventions
The directory will bring the matter be-
fore the stockholders at their next meet
ing few weeks herce.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
POINTED PROVERBS.

HE that stumbles and falls not, nends his
pace.
He who fears 70 undertake Is already do
feated
Ir costs more 70 revenge injuries than 70
bear them.
A House filed with guests IL eaten up and
ill-spoken OF.
In wise not TO seek secret and honest
NOS 10 reveal ~
He who is Of no use 70 himself is OF no
use 20 any one.
THE reward Of one duty done is the power
70 fulfill another.
He who takes the child by the hand takes
the mother by the heart
1T Is better TO cat honest bread without
butter than cake for which you can not psy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

10 the surprise or al, the TWO animals
greeted each other affectionateiy and have
been loon companions ever since.
Tue waters Of nearly all the hot springs
in Black Rock region. Nevada, are 50
strongly impregnated with mineral matter
that they will petTafy vegetable or animal
matter IN few years. One enterprisIng
genius lately had the bodies of three ln-
dams in soak. and when they We're convert
ed into stone he expected tomake fortune
exhibiting them.
THERE is maiden lady in city not far
from Elberton, Ga, WHO'S SC constituted that
she can live out of water but short while at
a time After remaining away from bath
tub for couple OF hours she commences TO
faint and almost sufocates, and TO procure
relief must at once cover her entire body in
cold water. She has in her room pool Of
fresh water, ana in this she spends great
er part of her time, both winter and sum
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
THINGS Thai WE HEAR.

A ONE cent letter rate is among the near
possibilities.
FARM mortgages in Nebraska aggrs gate
$3.50, 100000.
MAIL is now carried between New York
and San Francisco in one hundred and
thirteen hours.
A FINE portrait of Mrs. Cleveland has
lately been placed in the Corcoran Gallery
at Washington.
THE Shah Of Persia sent his congratula-
tons to President Harrison the day after
his inauguration.
I HARRISON is said to have a mascot in the
shape of yellow cat that appeared with his
coming and haunts the White House.
THE total appropriations made by the
Fiftieth Congress amounted to SIS, S7S,6S5,
ISL, 75S, 200 of which was on pension account.
THE report of the Railroad State Commits
sioners states that 5000 men were killed
or manned for life last year while coupling
cars.
THE power wasted at Niagara Falls ex-
ceeds that which could be produced by the
annual consumption of 10000, 600 tous Of
coal.
THERE are not fewer than ! 800 women,
probably 1000 would be nearer the mark,
who are regularly enrolled as art students
in New York.
INDIANA is in the natural gas belt. The
State has gas area of les miles long and
Is wide. At present there arc 3Sl paying
gas wells in the State.
Or the 21OoOo peoplein Utah not less than
It's, 900 are Mormons, yet only 10 out OF 35,-
600 men of marriageable age have been
found guilty of polygamy in the last six
years.
THERE is said to be no falling Of in the
love for Burns in Scotland. Dinners, con-
certs and club meetings held in more than
fifty towns and villages in Scotland at the
recent Burns anniversary showed the
warmth of the national feeling.
THE Fiftieth Congress will be noted In
history for four things: The admission
into the Union Of four new States, the
tariff discussion, the creation OF new
Executive Department, and the amount OF
flibustering that took place in the House.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND vetoed more bills
during the last two years OF his Admins
tration than during the first two. In al, he
directly vetoed 27S bills, lat more than al
his predecessors combined from Washing
ton down, while q number OF measures
suffered q pocket veto. Among the last
acts vetoed by him was the Direct Tax Dill.
A UNIQUE chair made Of the horns OF
Texas cattle was lately sent frcm San
Antonio to the White House. 1t Is The GIFT
of San Antonio banker 70 President har-
rison, and cost its donor 81 500. The horns
are rlveted with gold, and there are num-
Der Of gold plates used in its construction.
From one of them glistens very handsome
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
WICHITA'S NEW MAYOR.

In Hon. G. w. Clement Wichita will
boast mayor whose pride in the honor
which has been conferred will only equal
his anxiety to render himself valuable to
this people as their chief executive officer.
His advent among US three or four years
ago, fresh from his duties and response
bilities as legislator of his native state,
was signalized not only by the investment
of large sums of money in real estate but
in the erection of permanent improve
ments, of which we are all proud. He has
never lost any of his original
faith in the great future which
awaits the city of his adoption,
but everywhere and upon all occasions
he has been found embracing every oppor-
tunity. public and private, to extol her
perience in public life, and natural apti-
tude, has made him pleasant and forcible
public speaker which fact, as an effective
force, viii be utilized to Wichita's advan-
not only be mayor in name but with
right good will. As he promised in his
canvass before the people he will have an
executive office and to the duties of the
position he will devote his entire time and
attention, throwing his whole energies and
employing the sum total of his ripe expe-
rlences in forwarding every material in
terest and enterprise of our people
in the upbuilding of city
which will in the near future be
attracting national attention, not only be-
cause of its advantageous location and
superior position. but from the great
volume of business which will be centered
here. AS secretary of the board of trade
for year he had become familiar with the
methods of the older leaders who have
won so many victories for the city. and
being embued with their spirit and in en-
tire harmony with them in all their efforts
ana aims as he is. re will stand ready with
the prestige and power of his position to
strike effectively. Our new mayor will be
found, also, to be very liberal and con-
sentative man. There is nothing narrow
or straight-laced in his makeup, but he is
a man Of bread and comprehensive views,
enterprising and energetic. who will per
NIT no red tape formalities to defeat any
real promised good to the people
as a whole. So far as his rela-
tons to the other city officers and
to the city council are concerned, he will
take up the duties and responsibilities of
his station entirely untrammeled by
pledges or previous concessions to any one
or to any set or element. We have not
spoken to him or seen him since the cleo
ton, but we feel perfectly safe in saying
without further warranty than his declar-
alton previously made to US, that his
whole desire will be TO work in the fullest
harmony with the city council, to whose
wisdom and experience he expects to find
ever available, and for the appointment OF
only such men to office as shall have the
requisite knowledge and character to in
sure an honest and faithful administra-
tiOn-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
HARD HTS.

YoU have twice IS many faults 81 hose
you talk Of
MoszT can drive an elephant In soeisty,
tranpiing down all rules and prophecies.
MAxT men a. dinner parties foo.ishiy
think they are expected 20 do al the talk
ing.
THyrs Is something wroc1 with the
brains OF people WHO dsobIe with faith
cure
Soxr women are Ike hos~hoase forcrs,
they need q great deal Of cultivation %
shine anywhere
FasnroxABIE schappies" ard nrsn are
good ingredssass for sersppis- They Are
equally soft enough
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

Mr.. NJ. B. Wass, a capitalist of Mime
apolis, Minnesota, and an old friend of r.
b. Seaman, arrived in the city yesterday.
Mr.. W., who says he is tired of the rigors
of northern latitude, comes to look over
the prospects of city located in the most
favorable climste, all things considered,
on the American continent. While we
have winter enough to insure health, our
altitude gives US the most delightful sum-
mers in the world. In company with Mr.
Seaman he was taking in some portions of
our town yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
Ten Thousand wash Ladies'

The washervomen of Paris, 20 the num-
Der OF 1000, "fully qualified and duly
accredited have sgreed 70 form them
selves into syndicate, for tie purpose OF
locking after their interests in an oescial
manner. They resolve to have market
Of their own. where they can 90 In order 70
be hired for work sud 10 make their OWL
terms The meeting Of wzsherwomeu ss
which TIE resolution relstive 70 the syn
dictate was carried was addressed By .
female president who spoke Ike prac-
teal deba.er and fired the wages 70 be de-
handed By her oo-workers 9. three francs
seveafy-fye confines a day, or about
seyeatv-fve cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
AMUSE MENTS
LA TOSCA.

The advance sale of seats was as ex-
pected very large for the performance Sat-
urday night aud the indications are that
it will be the largest and most fashionable
audience at the opera house this season.
There yet remains a few good seats and
those wanting them must come early.
The fingers Of La Tosca" are covered
with rings. rubies, sapphires, emeralds,
surrounded with diamonds, and one par
ticularly large superb emerald belonging
to the petrovsky family and presented TO
Miss Davenport by the Prince of Pc
troysky. the only descendant of that Illus
trieus family now living
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
CINCINNATI CAPITALISTS

a gentleman in the city received letter
yesterday from a prominent Cincinnati
man who states that he viii reach Wichita
in few days and will be accompanied by
a number of Cincinnati capitalists who
are going TO make a trip for pleasure as
well as business. 1t is not all for pleasure
he assures but for business equally as well
if not little more SO. He speaks of a
certain line of business that he considers
would be winner in the west and at
Wichita For further particulars he asks
for patience until they arrive,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
AT WORK ON AN EXTENSION.

The City Railway Company is having
material for track distributed on South
Topeka avenue. Work on track laying
will commence next Monday. The new
line will run from Douglas avenue to Lin
coin, about one mile. AS soou as it is
completed the com pany will make arrange
ments for service from Lhe corner of Main
and Douglas by way of Topeka avenue 80
Lincoln; east on Lincoln to Fifth avenue;
south to Harry street, east to Washington
and so tn on Washington 10 the city
limits.
There are some other extensions under
contamination.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
POLICE NOTES.

An effort is being made by the people of
the West Side TO have Officer Hetzleberger,
the well known and efficient policeman
who has served them for some time. con-
linued on that beat. They are exceedingly
well satisfied with his services and will
endeavor to have him retained.
There was but one arrest reported yes
terday aud up to midnight. The unfortu
nate was the hot tamale man, who had
imbibed too freely of something. AS re-
suit he was locked up and viii this morn
ing answer 10 the charge Of drunkenness.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
March April May

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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

NJ. w. Levy, who went down to Win
field by way of Conway Springs day before
yesterday, says that he never saw such Il
prospect for wheat nor so great an acre
age For the entire distance, and especial
ly from Conway Springs into Belle Plaine
and fr N the last named place to Win
field the country presents solid appear
ance of luXuriaut green of the deepest
emerald, the wheat being high
enough to ripple under the pres
sure of the breezes. Flows are going
everywhere and corn planting has be-
Gum
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
they WILL NOT DRINK 1T.

E. P. Thompson says that he snot going
to ship any more cattle to Kansas City,
because it don't pay. "They put them into
the pens and run through the troughs for
them to drink that muddy Missouri river
Well, the well brought up and respectable
cattle from down in this section wont look
at it, to say nothing of not drinking it:
and SO they don't take good hearty drink
Of water just before being weighed, as
they do here in Wichita. No, no: no more
Kansas City stock yards for me-"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
DISBURSEMENTS.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. J. H. BLACK,
Financial Sec'y.

MRS. y. ID. BLACK,
Financial Sec'y.
The directors are grateful for the follow
ing donations for the month of March:
Mr.. Zach Mulhall, 81; friend, 25 cents.
Old linen-Mrs c. A. Walker. McClees,
Mrs. Ruggles, Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Cooley;
contemporaries Levy ], Mrs. johnson
1. Lamps-Mrs. Knorr 2 Mrs. Black 2.
Clothing-Mrs' Owens, bundle of very
nice childs clothing, which was divided
between a worthy mother in Home" and
"Children's Home;" Mrs Walker and
Mrs. Cody. Plants-Mrs. Durand, Mrs.
J. r. Mead, Mr.. Rose. Curtains-Mrs.
Walker, Mrs. johnson. Mrs. Durand.
Reading matter-Mrs. F. G. Smith, Mrs.
Ruggles. Miscellaneous Mrs. l.. Hays,
six yards of oil cloth and two papers of
tacks Mrs. Bisbee, half-dozen combs.
Mrs. Hellar, two footstools, lambrequins,
what-not creton for chairs, linen thread.
Mrs. Black, pair of crutches, splasher
pictures and wall pocket. Mrs. Durand,
screen door, Mrs Woodcock, door brack-
cts and dishes. Caswell & Spangler.
clothes hooks. Mrs. Hobbs, bedstead.
Mrs Pittenger, mattress. Flower seeds,
two pretty rugs. Mrs. Henderson. Mrs.
Knorr, two pictures, two pair of shoes and
picture rail for reception room. Mrs.
Millison, girls dress and sauce. Mrs.
Youndt, green onions and bread. Mrs.
Fred Smyth, tray. cup and saucer, butter
dish, salt and pepper cruets. Mrs, Nelson,
cream pitcher. Mrs. RIGHT. tomato sauce.
Mrs. Ruggles, soap dishes, broom, one
dozen oranges.
Membership fees-Mrs. Junkerman, Mrs.
Chas. Smyth, Mrs. Fred Snyth Sr., Mrs.
Ceilings, Mrs. Ruggles, Mrs. Corbett.
Mrs. Terrell, Mrs. Judge Reed, Mrs Col.
Stewart, Mrs. McClees, Mrs. Fordham. 81
each. Mrs. H. L. Smithson, Mr.. Humble,
81 each.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

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blood fo- Il 70 ossssr ssssor. 6oe~ tie system
much need is4 Asd % RELIABLE sS1.cs@s hxs
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
SYDE\HAM SMITH.

A native of India, will lecture in the First
NJ. f. church this evening, April 3.
Having lived there twenty years, he is
TO speak intelligently of the
country, its manners and customs, the peo-
pie and their mode of life. VIII exhibit a
variety of costumes, idols and other curl
osities. He comes highly endorsed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

The county commissioners meet today to
canvass the vote for justices of the peace
and constables in the city on Tuesday.
Heretofore this has been done by the city
council, but Colonel Taylor, the commits
sioner of elections for this city, referred
the matter to the attorney general who de-
cided that 1t was best to have it done by
the commissioners
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
WICHITA OUICKSrEP.

The Musical Advertiser" of Cincinnati,
in commenting upon new piece of band
music, wichita Quickstep' by Tony
Hartman, says: This piece is genuine
hummer in 6-S time with lots of vim to
it. Probably it is for this reason that its
author has dedicated it to the Board OF
Trade of Wichita, Kan. 1t will hold its
own with any of the good street pieces.
any all bands know the importance and
value of fine music for this purpose Don't
fail to send for Wichita Quickstep'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
LECTURE.

The pupils of Miss Vance, at Lincoln
school, have secured the services of Prof
DAYS., of the high school, to give popular
lecture ON economy. 1t will be entertain
ing to both old and young, as he will use
his remarkably fine stereoptican views to
illustrate his themes.
The Olivet Congregational church, cor
ner of Orme and South Topeka, has been
secured for this lecture. Don't forget the
place and time, Friday night, 8 o'clock
sharp.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
BASE BALL

The second game of ball between the
Clippers and the Garfield University will
take place today al the corner of Fifteenth
and Market streets. IL promises 10 be a
close and exciting game as both clubs play
good ball and the University boys having
been beaten once will try hard 20 reverse
the victory
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

DR.. WM. ROBERTS, Professor Of Medi-
cine in the Owens College. Manchester,
Eng, in writing of Bright's disease, says:
The blood becomes speedily deteriorated
by the unnatural drain through the Kid
neys. 1t becomes more watery and poorer
in aibumen. while area, uric acid and the
extractives are unduly accumulated IN IL "
Warmers Safe Cure viii restore the kid
neys to healthy condition and purify ths
blood
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05

Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Miss May Steenrod and
Alex. Williams at the home of the brides
parents, Hon. Geo. w. Steenrod at Col
wich. Kansas, on the evening of the 2nd of
April. Rev. w. A. Richardson officiating.
The EAGLE wishes the happily united
couple long and happy life.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-05
c. Z. MARTIN, Rec.

The Kings Daughters of the Unitarian
church are to give another social and tea
at the residence of Mrs. r. A. Sauky, 3332
North Waco. The friends of the society
are hereby invited to attend.
NJ. Y. Cox, President.