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Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
THE PREPARATORY WORK.
Much to Be Done on Douglas Before Paving
in the Absence Of ''Repairs''-Bond for
Jasperite Ready to Submit.

Colonel j H. Drake, of St. Paul. who
holds the patent on the jasperite paving,
reached the city yesterday morning, spend
| ing the day and leaving last night for
for Chicago. He says he is very glad Wich-
ita is to have the jasperite paving, and he
proposes to have it said for years that
Douglas avenue is one of the best paved
avenues in the state. His visit was for the
purpose of looking after the bond matter,
which he attended to yesterday and which
will come before the council probably at
the next meeting
Colonel Drake says that the paving on
Douglas will take $50 cars of native stone,
10 cars of crushed jasper, 2, 500 barrels of
American cement, 3, 800 barrels OF imported
Portland cement. He is very anxious that
all property owners on the avenue
IN the district to be paved should
proceed at once to make all changes con-
templated for gas and water mains, and
he hooes that enough care will be taken
TO replace the dirt in bitches in such
way that the paving contractors will not
be put 10 so much expense. In the tearing
up street question it is recalled that the
wooden mains of the water works com
pany are resting quietly as yet, and the
word has long since gone out that before
paving the avenue the wooden mains
would be removed. A gentleman con-
nected with the water works said yester-
day that he was rather certain the wooden
mains would be removed and iron put
down, but he did not know how soon
the work would commence. Some
parts OF the avenue already have
iron MAN, but not all, and
should the change be made it will take
some time to get ready for business. The
iron mains are not on hand and owing to
the demand for such material it is be-
iieved that it Will take some weeks before
a car load will arrive. This promises to
delay paving for some time, and the con-
tract calls for work to commence within
fifty days. Should all the underground
improvements not be completed by the
time the paving company commences
work a clause III the contract which pro-
vides for repairs VIII cover the situation.
1t will be quite an expensive corner" or
at least expensive enough to stimulate
quick work at present This feature of it
makes it matter by far more interesting
to some one else than the paving company. |
Colonel Drake stated yesterday that the
contractor, Mr.. Wilson, would no doubt
aim to conform TO the wishes of the prop
arty owners as nearly as possible. He did |
not know Just what time work would |
commence, but just as soon as most suita-
Die for all. He says that since in the city |
before Chicago has called for jasperite for |
, section of Il business street and that it |
Hill be put down at some of the leading |
iepots where traffic is heavy, calling for a
sOOd pavement.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
THE SINGLE NAME FOR A STREET.

The committee of the real estate en-
change to give attention to conformity OF
street names in the city has its report al
most completed Tue chairman of the
committee, Mr.. Robt. X. Woods, has spent
considerable time and labor on The report.
taking most active part in the investiga-
ton. The committee has fully agreed
upon the suggestions to be made and the
matter will probably come before the
couucil at its next meeting. 1t is supposed
that the recommendation Will be sub
mitted to the tender mercies, possibly. of
a special committee and in this way come
before the council.
The members of the exchange, and
especially those who have been at work on
the question, having been brought more
fully in possession of the complete facts
leading to the many inconviences, are
very earnest in their desire to see the re-
port adopted, which will result in a
uniformity of names of streets.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
ELECTRIC CLOChS.

The Western Union will shortly have a
circuit of electric clocks III operation
throughout the city In appearance they
resemble any ordinary pendulum clock
but by means of wires are connected with
the king clock that will be located in the
Western Union office which with other
similar clocks in other cities are connected
by wire with Washington. The clocks are
all run by electricity and need no atten-
ton whatever, being automatic in every
particular. Every hour each clock is set
TO the second with the Washington time
and the only variation possible is the frac-
ton of a second that might occur betw cen
the hours. Quite a number of these clocks
are already in position and it is likely sew
eral hundred of them will be In operation
by the time the Washington connection is
made
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
A CALL FROM 1HE SECOND WARD.

". P. McNair, Esq, city.
We the undersigned residents of the
Second ward, being satisfied with the
manner in which you have discharge
your duties as member OF the school
board from our ward during the past two
years, aud approaching the interest you
have taken in our schools, do earnestly re-
Qnest that you will allow your name to be
used as candidate for reelection 10 sand
Office at the coming city election. w. :.
Grant, W. Z. Stanley, j. B. Morris, Chas.
2. Mueller, A. j. Bell, II. J.. Bryan, y. Z.
Woods, C. Il. Whey. g. a. Whey, T. W.
Riddle. I. W. Riddle, II. Chapman. A. II.
Reed. o. D. Harvey. q. T. Cubbon, \
Graves, Chas. Geissler, K. Z Guthrie. ST..
I. N McLeon, j. II. Pumpeily. George {.
Nsstin, George III. Blac6welder, Jacob
Bizzantz, W. a. Arey, A. L. Carpenter, j.
b. Bake.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
WICHITA UNIVERSITY.

The spring term of the Wichita univer-
sity will open on Monday next. The uni
versity is prosperous beyond the expecta-
lions of its warmest friends New stud
ents are being enrolled almost every day
and all of the Glasses are filling up.
Lately the chapel was furnished by a
friend of the university from Kansas City.
The library, the philosophical and the geo.
logical departments are also receiving
valuable additions. The primsry depart
ment, too, is in excellent hands, and is
winning for itself deserved praise.
The College Hill street car line is now
equipped with brand new span Of horses
and Is giving excellent service
y goodiy number of students are exDect-
ed on Monday next, the 11tn inst.
Both the football team and the literary
society are in good, healthy condition.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
A Gsiiass Chinaaaaz.

4 secretary q tie Chinese embassy In
Washington was introduced 70 lady. ~ho
among other questions asked Eius: What
virsae DO yoa raost highiy p-lze II your wo-
men
TIE viF-ue OF d0Enestic--ty, - was ths r-ply
Then ycH DO lot lIze yozr women . move
10 society nucaf she Questioned
''Sos zI al 0ur law srsa recogniz@s
cause for divorce sbs1 wouan-rs4Tsoa
tae, usad4zs1--ls iDQaisstiFe AMI laxative
''Th4T. would oe II dangsr e beng d.
yogc@i K i!Ted - Czinsf- sEzzilingly ASKED
tie ladT
Tie very d4y taas rnv c7uEtrr you'd
hzve Tie llck - pge<ss a wou.ally hein.
lEe you. reE.ssi tas ez--aDt GOA q EDe a1ar-
ealy realm 'eyegy ealae le< divorce wol-4
be removed lrnza lie worl1 T-Fro4 ;as
lsSre1lu
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
COMING TO KANSAS.

w. L. Shambaugh reached the city
again yesterday morning aud while he
registers from Chicago he says he COM
menced doing that when the fair question
was settled for he wanted to help the frog
town out of the pond. As soon as Chicago
is all right he viii no longer conceal that
he belongs To Wichita now and will belong
TO il as long as he remains in this country
He says he hears more talk over the coun-
try about Wichita now than ever before
and he is more than ever satisfied that
Wichita viii continue TO grow and become
a great commercial center He says the
immigration movement has attracted
much attention everywhere and viii Ger
tainly result IN much good TO the state
Has heard of many who will avail theu-
selves of the advantages OF the first Cheap
rate train that comes west.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
UNITED BRETHREN CONFERENCE.

The session of the second day was pre-
sided over by Bishop E. b. Kephart in bis
usual good spirited way of doing confer
ence business Bishop Kephart ranks high
as presiding officer. His experience as a
state senator in the Iowa senate in his
earlier life, and nature as well as expert
ence, made him good parliamentarian.
The conference is well attended by lay
men as delegates who represent their local
churches and are most important charac-
tiers in the personnel of the body they re-
present. A very pleasant feature in the
deliberations of this body is the earnest
and lively interest manifested by the lady
delegates, who never permit an opportun-
ity to speak in behalf of poor and weak So
cieties to pass by unimproved.
Colonel Robert Cowden, of Gallon, Ohio,
put in his appearance in the afternoon on
the conference floor. He is fine looking
man, and his recent journey through Eng
land and his visit to London in the inter-
ests of the Sabbath school work seems TO
bring new vigor and life to him. He
brings most cheering news to the confer
ence in the Sabbath school interest.
Colonel Cowden is teacher of recognized
worth III the ODdutdutiud assembly anu
will be expected to make an address at the
First Baptist church on this even
ing; subject: The Sunday school
Teachers Self Help" Rev. j. A.
Weller, ID. D., Phi. D., president of Lane
university located at Lecompson, Kan.
brings most cheering news from the school
over which he presides. The doctor is
most heartily seconded by DR.. p. B. Lee,
D. D, who is member of this conference
and financial agent of Lane university
c. c. Breedin, of Garden City; j. G..
Rogers. OF Wellington; L. \. Powell and
Mrs Friend of Media, were licensed to
preach the gospel. This is the first woman
admitted to membership in this confer
ence.
The evening services were held at the
First Baptist church, where the Rev John
Morrison, Z. f. OF Garden City district,
addressed "a large congregation on The
Immortality of the Soul" The theme was
handled i'll his usual eloquent style and
the sermon was full Of thought. aud bril-
liant points The closing sentences were
pregnant with pathos and many were
moved 10 tears.
vt the close il was announced that Col.
Cowden would lecture on Friday evening
March Il, on the subject of The SUNDAY
School Teachers Self Help, at the same
place, the First Baptist church. This lee
ture will be especially interesting to sun
day school teachers
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
EPWORTH LEAGUE.

At the annual meeting of the Epworth
League on Wednesday evening the follow
ing named persons We're elected to fill the
offices for the ensuing year: Mr.. r. 2.
Murdoch was elected president. Dr. No
bic was elected first vice president, who
has charge of the Christian work. Miss
Sue Weaver, second vice president, in
charge of the literary work. Miss Belle
Stever, third vice president, in charge of
the social work. Mr. John Fellows. fourth
vice president, in charge of the entertain
ment committee. Miss Ruth Moody was
elected secretary and Mr.. Charlie Martin
treasurer. The society has membership
of about eighty.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
PERSONALS.

E. j. Rabb, of Chicago, is at the Metro
pole.
Mr.. F. EmmeI. Jr., New York, is at the
Carey.
Mr.. P. W. Griggs, Topeka, is at the
Carey.
Mr.. E. Allen, Pratt. was in the city yes
terday.
B. NJ. Ball, of St. Louis, is at the occi-
dental.
Mr.. G. c. Foss, St. Louis, was in the city
last night
Mr.. E. \. Smith, Ell Dorado. is in the
city today.
Mr.. J. P Ewin, Kingfsher. is in the
city today.
ER Smith, of Sedaia, Mo-, is at the
Occidental.
Mr. q. j. Girty, Indianapolis, is at the
Manhattan
Mr.. w. l. Martin, St. Louis, is at the
Manhattan.
c. C. Stanley, of Sedalia, is stopping at
the Metrople.
Mr. R Tanner Hart ey, Kas., was in the
city yesterdi -.
VIZ j NJ Layton, Chicago, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr. G. W Stepp. Wellington, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. C. H. Cason. of Bradstreet's, is in
the city today.
Mr. p. II. Morris, Atcbison, was in the
city last night.
Al Metzrel, of Omaha, viii be in the
city few days.
J. A. Welsch, of Burton, spent yester-
1ay in the city.
H. Burns Of Pratt, Kan, was calling on
friends yesterday.
Mr. J. ". Husbcrger, Leavenworth, was
in the city last night
G. H. Bartlett, of Muscatine, Ia, is
spending a few days IN he tity.
Mr. A. C. Goodrich, OF the Ohio & Mis-
sissippi, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Collins, OF Chicago, is Wis
iting his brother, Mr.. VIII Collins.
Mr.. j. c. Black and daughter, Mrs Rob
ert Means, of Virginia H., are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ r. Payne
Mrs J. q. Hutchings and children left
yesterday morning for the east, to be alb
sent for TWO months visiting friends.
Mr. j. II Richards, attorney for the
Missouri Pacific for Kansas is in the city
looking after the legal interests OF the
road.
Mrs NJ A Fralick and daughter Kate,
If South Bend, Ind, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. Nj. johnson. of South Lawrence
avenue
W. II. Wilson, of Arcade, n Y. is in
the city, looking after interests in the
southwest. He has about 1000 acres in
Sedgwlck county, and has been interested
III the southwest for some years.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
FIRE Al THE STOCK YARDS.

Yesterday afternoon between ) and s
O'Clock an alarm Of fire was turned in
from the stock yards TO which the entire
department responded promptly. Il proved
10 Be nothing. however, but some loose
hav in the bottom Of stock car. which
probably caught fire from spark from a
passing engine. The hay. possibly worth
10 cents, burned up and as 4 matter of
course the fire went out There was in
reality no Necessity for summoning the
department and Dad judgment was shown
in turning in the alarm. The boys don't
mind their work, but ii Is death 10 the
horses TO be taken out OF their stalls and
driven at full spsed for several miles.
That is what they are there for when oc-
casion demands it, but such unnecessary
work often costs the city the price Of i
new horse. The boys neither spare them
selves or the horses bat several mile run
Tor nothing is little discourasipg and
expensive
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14

On the train between Kansas CITY and
Florence the writer met ii. I. Trice. the
Winfield real estate agent. He was Just
returning from an eastern "trip where
he had been getting emlgrants to seek
homes in Kansas. Mr.. Trice is perhaps
one of the best types OF the western imIai-
grafton agent. He is keen, quick and
knows his man before he approaches the
important subject. His method, he said.
Of getting immigration, Is 10 so into s.
small eastern town, call a public meeting
make an address, distribute advertising
matter, read several letters from former
citizens OF the town now in Kansas and
have prominent townsman appointed 20
return to Kansas with him, expenses paid,
to verify the assertions made about Kan
sAs. He then stays IN the little town and
makes personal campaign He generally
succeeds in getting eight or ten families
from every tolpn he tries. He is putting
his efforts forth to sell land in southern
Butler near Latham.-El Dorado Repub-
ncan.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
TONIGHT'S RECEPTION.

The reception and banquet TO be given
by the Knights Templar at the Scottish
Rite hall this evening promises to be al
enjoyable affair and will be participated
in by the knights and their ladies eX-
clusive!y. The preparations have been eX-
tensive and are being completed today.
Plates are being laid for one hundred and
fifty and it is expected that fully that
number will be present. The reception
will continue from to 8 p N. after which
comes the banquet.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
Height O. Waves.

An interesting feat has just been accom-
,oiished By Hon Ralph Abercronby. VINO mas
succeeded IN measuring the height Of ocean
waves by floating q sensitive aueroid bGrom-
erer on the surface, and IN gauging their
width and velocity BY timing their passages
with q cbrcnograph. Is result OF these e1-
perilnenfs be supports Admiral Fitzroy in
the conclusion that waves occasionally reach
an altitude of sixty feet. The highest wave
measured by Hr Abercromby was forty-six
feet higb. 765 feet from crest TO crest, and
q velocity q forty-seven miles per hour.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
The Buccaneers

From tue middle Of tie Sixteenth 20 th.
end Of the Seventeenth century an association
Cf pirstical adventures maintained them
selves in the CsFibDeau ga. az first BY sy~
teHatlc repTisai OF ths SpaEiards, later by
tndiscriminate piracy, who were known as
buccaneers Their simple code II laws bound
them 70 common paI esclpatiOn IN tie DeceS
saries Of life; and every man rad his CON-
Tade, who stood by hin when alive. aad soo-
cesSed 20 lis property after MS dea:a-
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
BADLY BURNED.

The little son Of Henry A. Clay, living
at 1924 North Fifth avenue, was badly
burned yesterday about the head and
hands from falling on heated stove. He
is probably ten months old, and although
rescued Immediately was quite severely
burned. DIR. Stoner was summoned who
dressed the wounds and has strong hopes
of the little fellows recovery. 1t will be
several years, however. before he can out
grow the disfiguration.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
CENTRAL, AND EXTENSIONS.

Considerable work is being done improv-
ing the telephone service in the city. Old
wires are being replaced with new ones,
and lines improved generally.
The extension work to kingman. it is
believed, will commence about the first of
next month. The poles have been ordered
and also the wire, and it is believed every
thing will be ready to commence work in
the first days of April The extension
west from Wellington will be put in as
soon as possible.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
THE FOURTH WARD MEETING

Considerable interest is being shown in
the meeting to be held tonight on Oak
street near Lawrence, in the Israel hall.
The object of the meeting is to select a
candidate for councilman and also for
school board. 1t Is thought there will be
large attendance and considerable interest
will be one of the prominent features of
ne 1aetipp
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14

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Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
The Editors Joke :

Physician-My dear sir, you need sleep
Tell me, do you sleep well at nighti
Patient-Doctor, have not had a night,
sleep for eleven years
Physician-Why, it's wonder you are not
dead or insanel Does 1t interfere with youI
businessf
Patient-No. doctor, not bit.
''Indeedf What is your occupation, may
askF
II am an editor Of morning paper
Doctor leaves in disgust.-Lawrence Amer.
lean
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
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Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
LITERARY SOCIETY.

Tonight at the class rooms OF the Baptist
church the Young Peoples society will
have spirited debate on the question of
Home Rule for Ireland. The affirmative
viii be sustained by f. A. North, Luther
Burns, John Morton and W. j. Wilson;
and the negative will be sustained by H.
). McMichael, r. f. knight, Andrew
Smith and Thomas Irwin. The exercises
will be commenced at 80.
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
THE COURTS.
nIsTRICT CoUET.

State vs. Peter Egan, plea Of guilty oil
petty larceny, and sentenced to Jail ioI
sixty days and costs.
| State VS. James Kinney. plea OF guilty to
grand larceny; sentenced TO penitentiarY
| for one year at hard labor
| State VS. Thomas Laws, sentenced TO re-
| form school.
State VS. John Schrader, plea guilty sell
| ing liquor; sentenced to thirty days.
Kansas Loan & Investment company VS.
E. Frank Beal. ct al, judgment for plain
tiff for 81. 81. so. and judgment in rem for
c. w Terry for s63 and interest.
G 4. Smith prays for a divorce from his
wife, Letitia Smith, setting forth inhdel-
ity as cause of action.
PROBATE COURT.
Samuel H. Watson and Eliza E. Chadd,
both of Cheney, were licensed TO marry
yesterday in the probate court.
The routine work of the court occupied
Judge Buckner and his assistants yester-
day.
COMMON PLEAS
Bush & Newcombe VS. Eddy, involving a
question regarding the ownership of hay
press, was in hearing before jury in
Judge Balderston's court yesterday.
Martin & Eckstein VS. Michael Trickle,
Judgment for plaintiff for S175 or return of
property.
Badger Lumber company vs John 5.
Garrison, administrator, Judgment for
plaintiff for $3.50 and interest.
Motions and dsmurrers consumed the
balance of the time in this court.
JUSTICES COURT.
Before Justice Barrett L. c. Latin,
charged with stealing chickens, was SEN
fenced to so and thirty days. Latin has
Just served twenty days for the same
offence and at the conclusion Of the pres
ent sentence he will be arraigned in the
same court on charge of burglary, hav-
ing broken into a smoke house and having
appropriated certain Of the contents.
Should this charge fail TO stick another
farmer has lost some chickens and the
prisoner will be- held to account for this
theft. He seems to have visited every
chicken coop in the neighhorhood and
there are about one hundred prosecutors.
J. H. Moss, charged with assault on Nc
Nicol, at the car works. Wednesday night,
was arraigned before Justice Keenan,, and
pleaded guilty He was fined $500 and
costs.
Justice Mosly was occupied with civil
work.
POLICE COURT.
d. Flagham paid fine of $500 for dis
turbing the peace, and c. II. Jones like
amount for being drunk. The arrests OF
Yesterday We're, Or. Hatcher Tor gambling
and Andrew GregGs for disturbing the
peace who will be given hearing this
morning. A number or back fines COM
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14

The county commissioners spent most
OF the day in Waco township looking after
the swamp question. For some weeks the
farmers concerned have been calling on
the commissioners quite freely some
want ditch 20 run IL one direction aad
some insist on lis going in some other. The
question before the commissioners :
whether 20 have ditch and II 50 in which
direction should it 60 In the meantime
some OF the property owners concerned
will not lose an Opportunity 70 impress on
the board their various claims
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14
AT ST, JOHNS EPISCOPAL.

Mr. c. A. Walker, senior warden of ST.
Johns Episcopal yestry. is in receipt of Il
letter from the Rev. r. W. Rbames, of
Belleville, Kan, accepting an invitation
to preach in the St. Johns church of this
city on Sunday next. The Rev Rhames
has recently come within this diocese bnt
is known as a learned and powerful
preacher. He may be heard as stated
above both morning and evening at ST.
Johns
Wichita eagle., 1890-03-14

j. W. Frson, a young man probably IS
years Oh, and Ada Combs and Maude
Simpson, botn under that age, were ar
rested last night by the police for immoral
conduct. They were arrested in hotel
that has heretofore enjoyed the reputation
OF being emInently respectable and 1T is
thought by he police that the owner is ig-
noraLt of the manner in which the lessee
has been conducting his business of late
The deYelopements 10 the case promise to
be sensational and all the facts Will likely
come TO light