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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Glance over this bargain list,
bright, fresh goods just from the
looms.
Good challies in light and
dark grounds at 3 ID cents,
finer challies at 5 cents and bet
ter still at 6 IA cents.
Good apron check ginghams
at > cents, finest seerSuckers al
s 1-3 cents and best dress ging-
hams at 10 cents a yard.
A lot of 80 cent towels at 81
cents and the 30 cent turkey red
damaskS at % cents.
For real bargains come here.
MUNSOS & MCNAMARA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

strength of the fire department cut an
important figure with the underwriters,
materially affecting rates of insurance and
thus having another direct bearing on the
interest of the property owner.
The Wichita Fire department has grown
with the city and at present is able to
meet almost any emergency that could
arise. 1t is an important part of the city
and is referred to with pride by every
citizen There is not a member Of the de-
partment from the chief down who does
not take a pride and feel an interest in the
work. Nothing but that feeling could ac-
count for the indomitable spirit displayed
by the companies when fighting the sub
tile elemenet. 1t is frequently
necessary for them to take their
lives in their hands and none of
them have ever been known to stand back
when duty called. Promptness has been
their motto and fire is never allowed to
gain any Roadway unless it got a good
start before the alarm was turned in. AL
though their movements are rapid from
the start, careful inspection is made Of
the premises and the first thought Is al
ways for human life. As soon as nothing
remains to care for except the flames they
fight like tigers and all further Roadway is
at once checked Their success and skill
in saving life and property has inspired a
confidence in the department of which all
are justly proud. Chief Walden organized
the first company in this city and the high
standing of the department at present is
mainly due to his untiring work. He has
been ably seconded by Assistant Chief
Browneweu and in fact many mem
bers of the present department
were amongst the first members
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

house presents a picture OF neatneSs.
There is no time 70 come down stairs but a
sliding pole is used. which runs up through
an opening in the floor. Every conceiva-
bic device Is resorted 70 in order 10 make a
quick and secure hitch. The harness all
hangs from the ceiling and by spring is
dropped on the horses, who are trained 10
take their proper places when an alarm
comes in. For long time the department
found difficulty in getting haTne that
would fasten itself securely without the
use Of time losing buckle and strap.
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world, and in the way of proof he ordered
on parade battalion of soldiers just re-
turned from the wars. Their thinned
ranks, SCARED breasts and faces showed
plainly that they were veterans in warfare.
Pointing with pride to the soldiers he
said who can gainsay that these men
are brave, the bravest in the world,
and the bravest and most beautiful belong
to one nation. Bravery in the one sex and
beauty in the other are as inseparable as
In these latter days are the white horse
and red headed girl. Wichita is noted for
her beautiful women, and no one dares to
question the bravery of her men. BY an
intricate and thorough system of electrical
alarms notice of fire may be given from
any portion of the city at any hour Of the
day or night and is received simultaneous
ly by each fire house. In less time than it
takes to write it everybody is in his place
and the entire force is en- route for the
point from which the alarm was sent. By
touching a spring the horses are released
and trained TO gallop to their places, where
the harness drops on them and almost ev-
cry piece of it fastens itself automatically
by its mechanical construction. The mo-
ment the reins are drawn over them the
faithful animals plunge forward at break
neck speed, seeming to realize that so
much depended upon their exertions.
Nothing daunts their impetuosity and
neither whip nor spur is needed to urge
them to their utmost speed The drivers
are rather compelled to check their ambi-
ton, and on several occasions when the
case was urgent the horse literally ran it
self to death.
The alarm bells ring, the different appa-
ratuses may be seen coming in different
directions In moment they are by and
vanished in the darkness of the night. The
scene of the fire is reached; each company
is located under the direction of the chief
or his assistant and all the preparations
for battle are made with impetuous haste.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Station No. . is located on South Topeka
avenue. near English street. Bailt Deem
Der. ISs7; i 25x10o feet, two stories high,
OF brick and stone and occupied by two
companies.
Hose wagon No. ?. built By NJ \ Nc
Kenzie * Co. Wichita; carries 90 feet o.
two and a half inch hose aud lo0 feet two
inch linen hose. Has been IN service s-ncs
January, 1850. and carries ful complement
Of axes. sranners. wreaches. etc
Hook and Ladder No /. built by T. r
Preston & Co, Of Chicago II January.
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SrTdH A1Aza
123 to 127 n. Main Street.

The great remnant sale in the
white goods, in the imported
percales, in the waist Innings and
lining cambrics is still drawing
the crowd.
Mind, you. these goods are at
half their real value, for the
Ieason that they are in short
lengths.
They are long enough for most
purposes and can be matched TO
lengths desired. All fresh, new
goods just received from the
mills. Attend our great sale OF
dry goods.
NUNSoS MCNAMARA
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Total valuation Of department......s 81 20

Total valuation of department. , 81, 4uV
For the year ending in April there were
eighty-four fires, thirty-three in day and
fifty-one in the night. The origin of these
fires runs about as follows: Thirty I'M
known, five carelessness, four caught
from adjoining building, eight lamp ex-
plosions, fourteen defective fues, four
gasoline stove explosions, four boys play
ing with matches, three burning grass,
one super-heated pipes, two lantern ex-
plosion, one spontaneous combustion, one
gas Jet and five false alarms.
The number of fires from unknown
causes is quite noticeable and there IS
general feeling in favor of giving the IRE
marshal power to take evidence secretly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The following gentlemen comprising the
committee selected By the Board q Trade
70 arrange entertainment Of editorial ex-
cursion Of 20 persons, who VIII remain ia
our CITY from : 70 II g. n on Saturday
morning. May =. ara requested u meet ~
room Zl3 SeiZwick block a. p. n. today.
G. I. Rouse. g. l. Pratt. Z. /. Powell
Frank Williams. z y HeaIy, J. D Hutch
ings. :. L Hubbard, r. y. P.att, Z /.
pea-ce. VIZ D. MCCORMICK.
Chairman
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Sheriff Cone went to Burton yesterday
TO bring back one Hart, claiming to be the
state veterinary surgeon, and on the
strength of this claim has been fleeing the
unsophisticated. Hart was arrested in
Burton on a telegram from Sheriff Cone.
who returned with his prisoner last night.
Hart managed to do a little quilting in
Wichita and will have TO answer for that
before his other friends get him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The bell for the new court house, ordered
by Messrs +. Vail & Co., has arrived and
viii Toe put in position as soon as the tower
Is finished. 1t weighs 5000 pounds and
viii be part of the L. Howard & Co. hour
striking tower clock which viii ornament
the building as soon as completed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

/ the Oak stree. Presbyterian church
tonight a grand social Will be held i
good time j. guaranteed and All are invited
to come until the church l. fuiL Among
the pleasant feature 81 the evening viii
be q violin solo by Miss Zslla Finch. violin
solo hv Prot. Charles y. Pierrepont. double
bass -3Io bv DR.. Mioicz. flute solo and cor
net solo bv the Fazel brothers. These pop
ular musicians viii also play ire concert
This much of the program VIII D saia-
cieat in Itself 20 PACK The church.
STRAWBERRY YEsTIvAL
Do not FORGET the strawberry festival 70
night ~ PimyrD0uth church straw Der
ne, cake. ice cream sid band % music
ought 70 fss an Involvement for a aast any
ore To turn cut. II the weather - lad
Will make no diTsrunce. chs berries vii -
there and the visitors viii lake their ei1oy-
r34uf u the chaTssl iDstead q o. he Lawn
Ier an cone SeTth IasFreucs aTenus
and second street
TIE C. & T. EyrEf-T t1H8ENT-
The very unsaae entsrralnEaeat q Gar
6eld hall this evening siH De attended b
an whc can possibly % 10. a. the obgect Is
90 vrorthr. aside from tbe very enjoyable
r.-,s,r.rs t-5.se4st that every ssat shgaid
- aIle1 Al asidns-s by NJ S,anlry.
recitation by Mr. stewart, 3 very later
es-ing talk 5y Col Joeelyn, a whlssitnss
solo - Ma Mag Han. sa3 Two beautiful
ehs-rsss - tEe Pree57tersSu cl.g-- - say
nothing atos; ths sg.pFer, oggat 20 teHpt
EVERYBODY. After ta4- program j. fialstlrsi
and the aediencs ssl1issesi fEase wh9 DR.
sire u "trip IRE llzlt fantastic toe wii
d. ~ i.s@rtr - d8 50. a. mz.s- has fzef
srors5esi 81 - espss.ailv de-lret tazs al
- present a. -ar.T - SIS hrrG t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

At the contest held at the cathedral to de-
termine themost proficient in a general re
view of the first part of the catechism the
decision was so close between two of the
youngest girls in the class that the pre-
MUM had TO be divided. The honors were
bestowed on Misses Dawson and Mccarthy
after long and exhaustive contest.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Yesterday morning MIR. :. S. Boaz, Of
the Boaz s, Gill undertaking firm, left for
Salina, where he viii attend the meeting
OF the Kansas University of Embalmipg
and Undertakers' association. Mr.. Boaz
is president OF this association, which is
evidence of his high standing in his pro-
fesSiou
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The long ladders scale the topmost turrets
as if by magic and in an instant the build
ing is swarming with brave men, who, re-
gardless of the danger, fire and smoke,
hastily place the helpless inmates in places
of safety. Their work is only commenced
now and the actual work of battling the
flames is under way Seeming to bear a
charmed life, they reenter the building and
save the most valuable of its contents. In
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when the harness is to be removed. A
double hinge prevents any lost action. Mr..
Armstrong has been offered handsome
sum for his patent but shows no inclina-
ton to part with it. As a matter of fact
it has no equal for strength, durability,
haste and convenience.
Albert G. Walden is the chief of the de-
partment and was the original organizer.
In 1886 the department was formed with
four paid men and several volunteers. The
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

device for this pur-
pose, which has been
in use for a year and
gives entire saUisfac-
Uion. An idea may
be had of it from the
engraving. As soon
as the harness is
dropped on the
horses tn e b a m e
closes and is firmly
held in position by
a spring. 1t is clev-
erly set in so that
nothing can displace
it by accident. A
small key attached
to the hame will in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Lieutenant Crawford, company X, [. s.
A. located at Oklahoma City, and United
States Deputy Marshals Ransom Payne
and Charles Colcord came in last evening
bringing three prisoners. Robert Rucker,
assault to kill, bound over in the sum of
s.. 600 for the next term of court. +. VI.
Ralev and W. J. Richey, each charged
with selling liquor without license. Mar
shall PAYNE reports splendid rains Monday
night all over the territory.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The lock of Mr. Oscar Barnes store was
found out of order last night by the police
and the door open. He was sent for and
10y taking the lock off the damage was
soon repaired and the premises made Sc
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Importance of such
a force was at once
realized and appre-
ciated and it has
steadily been in
creased with men
. and apparatus until
; it is the best depart
!; ment in the west. 4
] year ago the duties
Of the chief were
nsid era bly, in
or a 5 ed by n e w
houses and e Xtra
men and ALBION S.
Brown ew ell was
made a S S i S t a n
chief, having served
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14
ANNoUSCExENTS:

\ special meeting 81 the directors o the
Wichita hospital VIII be held a. the home
Of Mrs !. Basley today Al SO p IA
Ms GEGEGK LAsLNEE. Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The largest fire of the year was the one
sustained by the Wichita Wholesale
Grocer company, wherein the loss IS estl-
mated at 100000.
The second was that of Stewart Coney
& Co, where the loss is estimated al So
COO. In both of these cases the alarm was
not turned in until the fire had got posses
sion of the entire premises. The fire loss
generally was greater last year than any
previous year, and the reports of the diff
ferent departments, running back for
twenty years, verify this statement.
There are sixteen horses in the depart
ment, all in good condition. The harness,
apparatus and all the equipment will re
quire but little replenishing. For the next
two years at least the department will be
adequate TO the demands, and viii cost
nothing beyond the current expenses.
The water service is all that could be de
sired; additional and larger mains have
been put in during the year and many new
extensions. 4 new pump has been added
to the works, and Superintendent Ans
bury. of the water company, makes It his
business to be present at all fires, render
ing valuable assistance.
The system of fire alarms is giving good
satisfaction, reaching TO nearly every part
of the city. New extensions are being
built and in a short time it will be as thor
ough and complete as possible.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Frank F. Talburt started east on Sunday
last in response to a telegram announcing
the serious illness of his brother in In
diana
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14
OKLAHOMA BLANKS.

Blank deeds, mortgages, quit claim and
chattle-Nebraska forms-in stock and for
sale at this Office
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and otherwise pursue a systematic and
legal inquiry and investigation. At pres
ent all the investigation is made that IS
practicable but if this was made more
thorough by ordinance the number OF
fires would undoubtedly be lessened.
Record of insurance taken from the
chiefs annual report:
Loss on buildings. ...$ 40,67390
Loss on contents. .... 90, 40. OO-s14O, 152 90
Loss not covered by
insurance ........S A. $1,000
Aggregate amount of insurance
risks on buildings and con-
tents over and above loss
saved by department. .........S2 200. 637, "a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

All the Young ladies 1asinz part in the
afToddess q Fame viii plasse aIteud the
rehearsal today a. 'cloek- IN tbe new
church. corner Topeka aud Third
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PERSONALS.

J. W. Miller, of St. Louis, is at the Met
ropole
Mr.. c. S. Jobes, Attica, was in the city
last night.
Mr.. H Morris, of st. Louis, is at the
Manhattan.
H V. Fuller, of Topeka, spent yesterday
in the city.
Mr. ". Harrison, of Furley, was in the
city yesterday
J. s. Coulter, of Chicago, is stopping at
tee MetropOle.
Mr.. j. A. Wallace, of Chicago is in the
city at the Carey.
Mr. J. r. Smith, of Waukesha, was in
the city yesterday.
w. A Lee, OF Winfield, was calling on
friends yesterday.
Mr.. J. w Brown, of Kansas City, was
at the Manhattan last night.
Mr. j. d. Shuford, of Sheridan Lake,
Col, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. \. c. Earle, of Philadelphia, will be
in the city for a few day at the Carey.
Mrs. L. /. Palmer, of Fresno, California,
is visiting T. j. Weaver on 4. Central
Mr.. c. r. Virgies offs Paul was in the
city last evening and registered at the
Carey.
Captain w. F. Tibbits of the Great
Scenic line, is in the city today looking up
his friends amongst the railroad boys.
w. c. Barber Esq, was in from Cheney
last evening on business. Mr. Barker,
reports everything around Cheney in
splendid condition.
The Hon. A Darrough, past master, of
Coldwater, spent yesterday calling on
friends in the city and attending to some
business matters.
Messrs. W. c. Rathburne. Fred p. Holt,
H w Smith and Hon. II. b. Kelley, of
Mcpherson, were at the Manhattan last
night en- route for Paris, Tex, to attend
the Cross murder trial
Mr.. William Ross, one of the old resi-
dents Of SpdUwick county has returned
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The Flowers of the Forest" which is to
be produced shortly by some young society
people, had its first rehearsal last night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

The police ran in two DRINKS late last
night who claimed they had been drugged
and robbpd
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

w. r. Payne and Harry l. Arnold VIII
address TIE people Il Great Bend On TIE
subject Of resubrnlssion Friday evening
MAY H.
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PROGRAM OF THE WEST SIDE c. l. 5. C.
FOR MAY &.

Quotations from Emerson.
Latin course in English, chapter 5. BY
Mrs Blake.
Music. Arranged by Mrs. Allison
Character sketch of Bismarck. BY Mss
Ellie Mccormick
Physics. pages 225-52 By Miss Fowler.
Article in Chautauquan on Color Blind
ness. read by class. conducted by Mrs.
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Counting Room
Editorial Room



Our rates of advertising shall be as low as those OF
any other paper OF equal value as an advertising
medium.
All transient advertisements mist be paid for in
advance.
Entered in the postoffce at Wichita as second
class matter and entered for transmission through
the mails g such.
Eastern Office at Room 4S. Tribune Building, New
York City and 509 THE Rookery.' Chicago, where
al contracts for foreign advertising VIII he made
and where files OF the paper can be SEEN s.
Beckwith, Agent. ri.
Readers of the EAGLE when in New York CITY
or Chicago see copies OF the paper at the ONCE
Of our agent a the address given above
All notices for entertainments OF any kind IN
which an admittance fee Is required viii be charged
the rate of five cents per line per day. and must
be classified ana viii not be run as pure reading
matter.
The DAILY EAGLE can he found on sale in Kansas
City. Mo- at the book store Of B. Click, q East 9TH
The EAGLE has the largest circulation Of any
daily paper in Kansas and covers more territory
han any two Kansas dailies cOmbined reaching l66
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 all the ter
ritory above named or day Of publication. AS an
advertising medium il is unexcelled.
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it gives assurance of protection to the
resident it is one of the first inquiries made
by capitalists who propose making an in
vestment in property. The efficiency and
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1888. Carries one sixty-five foot Bangor
extension ladder and full complement OF
ladders from twelve TO thirty feet
in length; also four scaling ladders,
belts, etc, door openess, pull down
hook and rope Two Holloway
chemical extinguishers, plaster hooks,
axes, crowbars, life lines, etc.
Station No. is located on Thirteenth
street and Fourth avenue. Built Decem-
Der, 1889; is 50x40, arranged for two COM
panies. 1t is constructed OF brick and
stone, two stories high, and is occupied by
Hose Company No. 3. Reel was built by
American Manufacturing company, Dav-
EXPORT. Carries so feet of 21S inch hose
and has been in service since November,
1886.
Station No. is located on Seneca street,
south, near Chicago avenue, on the West
Side. 1t is two-story brick and stone
building, 25x5O feet, and IS occupied by
Hose Reel Company No. Z. The reel was
built by the American Manufacturing
company of Davenport in November, 1886,
and carries 500 feet of 215 inch hose and
full complement of wrenches, spanners,
axes, etc.
The following is a brief estimate Of the
valuations of the property of the depart
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Mr. William Ross, one of the old resi-
dents Of Sedgwick county, has returned
from a business meeting Of the Kansas
Sinaloa Investment company at Topeka.
He was elected a member of the board of
directors.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Mr. Robert G. Armstrong, member of
the department. has patented an ingenious
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-14

Messrs. W. c. Rathburne. Fred p Holt,
H. w. Smith and Hon. II. b. Kelley, of
Mcpherson, were at the Manhattan last
night en- route for Paris, Tex, to attend
the Cross murder trial
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
The Price Of a State.

The following dispatch from New Or
leans, dated the LIST, gives the quotation
at which the State of Louisiana is rated,
and the terms upon which it is to be
purchased by swindling lottery con-
Germ: t- ~
The opponents of the lottery have
agreed to a. compromise. The bill,
which has passed the House and is before
the Senate, is to be passed without OBJ
struction, the State accepting 81 10000
a year for the lottery privilege. The
bill has to be voted on by the people at
the State election in April, 1892 Before
that time, however-and this is tine com
promise agreed on to-day-a primary
election is to be held, at which only
whites shall vote ON this question of
accepting the lottery company's offer.
If the majority favors the proposition
the ants are to withdraw all opposition
and let the amendment go Through in
1892. If ae1najority is against it the lot
terry company will leave the State when
its charter expires. The compromise
takes the question out of the next State
election, where it was feared it would
split the Democratic party