The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-08

been made and the result was by no means
satisfactory to the railroads In fact nine
tenths of the reductions made were scarce
ly satisfactory. They were assured that
with the reduction the fair would be a
phenomenal success and the guarantee,
such as it was, has been even more than
redeemed. The result as expressed by
railroad man yesterday, was by far the
most satisfactory ever experienced in the
state. AT some of the small stations scarcely
showing two passengers per day on an av-
erdge during the fair with between four
hundred and one thousand tickets had
been sold. This was business suggestive
that the great southwest and the railroads
united TO bring out an abundance Of bus
mess
As soon as the reunion for the old
soldiers Of this part of the state was fully
agreed upon and the date was selected as
the 2lst and 22d of this month, commit
tee on transportation was appointed, of
which Mr.. II. ID. Heiserman was chair
man. According to instructions he in
formed the Western Passenger association
of the situation and asked that the favor
of reduction of rates be granted The
reunion was for the great south
west and it was believed it
would be proportionately as pronounced
a success as the fair The Passenger
association had the matter UNDER con-
sideration but short time and answered
as follows:
CHICAGO, Sept 80 1890.
II; D; Heiserman, Esq, 2ll North Main street,
wichita Kan.
DEAR SIR: In regard to your applica-
ton for reduction OF fare in favor Of per.
sons attending the old soldiers reunion to
be held in Wichita, Kan, on Oct 81 and
% [ have the pleasure in advising Won
that the rate of a fare and one-third for the
round trip has been agreed upon by the
railways designated by check mark on the
enclosed list.
The reduction to apply from points
within radius Of one hundred miles of
Wichita Excursion tickets to be sold on
Oct. 20 to p, inclusive, good to return I'M
I'll and including Oct. %. Respectfully,
j. i. GODDARD, Chairman.
The rates go into effect on the following
roads: Santa Fe; Rock Island; Missouri
Pacific; st, Joseph and Grand Island rail
way; Union Pacific. This covers all the
roads to be reached in the radius of one
hundred miles referred to in the letter
quoted.
ing the different departments close atten- /
ton, and the result will be that many |
thousands of old soldiers and others will !
be in Wichita on that occasion. All that |
Is necessary in the estimation of the gen
tlemen having the matter in charge is to |
let the people know of the reduction of |
rates, the dates and have program show !
ing some of the able speakers Of the coun- |
try
The committee on program is busily en- |
gagged looking after their important feat |
ure Of the work. From information on |
hand now it is safe to say that before many |
days the committee will be able to an
nounce that some of the leading Grand |
Army men will be present.
The committee on entertainment will see
to it that the visitors be given the very
best accommodations to be found in the
city. They hope to be able to allow no
visitor to want for any comfort known to
the hospitable people of Wichita.
The radius of 100 miles will give accom-
modations, as estimated by prominent
Grand Army man yesterday, to $1,000
soldiers. 1t is also believed that at any
rate two-thmds viii take advantage of the
situation to meet comrades and friends.
Since the matter has been set going
quite a large correspondence ha come
up from all points making inquiry about
rates, accommodations and speakers. The
letters invariably state that the old
soldiers in the various communities are
hoping for the most favorable terms and
Utmost impatient for the time to arrive
or the great reunion. Quite number of
etters have been received from Oklahoma
lbout the matter. The rate as made will
Tot take in that country and the COM
nIttee on transportation will do all in its
'ower to have the rate extend TO the south ,
inc Of the Oklahoma country over the ,
Rock Island and Santa F'e. 1t is believed
o be within the power of the committee
o get the rate and no response TO the re-
quest Of many comrads in that section ,
work yesterday to get every I
hing that is asked for. The comrads /
Town there know their Kansas friends will
10 all in their power and viii no doubt be
atisficd with the result.