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Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
W. c. T. L. NOTES

To the Editor OF the Eagle
La grippe having loosened its hold on
our women, the hour for the usual
monthly mothers meeting found our
HEADQUARTERS filled to the utmost limits of
its capacity with members and visitors.
We were cheered by the presence of several
sisters from the West Side union, also one
from Lancaster, Wis, Mrs. NJ. A. Reed,
who is visiting her niece, Mrs Hill, on
North Lawrence. She brings cheering
news of work done in that state, which in
her locality is among the lumbermen.
Wisconsin state union has for its motto
What ought to be done can be done,
and they have proved the truth of it in
many instances. The subject for the
Influence" the discussion of which
elected many new and helpful thoughts.
The names and addresses of several
white ribboners who have recently come
among US, were given and q committee
appointed to call upon them All such
win find warm welcome awaiting them
at the rooms, corner OF Market and Will
Jams streets Upwards OF twenty names
of active members have been added to our
number during the last six months, aud
quite a number of honorary members
The superintendent of work among sold
iers aud sailors reported literature sent 70
Fort Riley and elsewhere. Mrs Gray
stated that lady, once resident OF this
city, now of Canadian City, had sent a
request for help in such Work. TIE iitera-
ture to be given to the cow boys Any one
having good periodicals. that they do not
wish TO preserve, can do good with them
by leaving them at the rooms OF tie Gen.
WHITg RIEEoxER
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
The Crown of Prussia

The royal crown of Prussia, which
dates from the time of King Frederick /,
is lined with velvet. contrary 70 all her
aldic rules. This fact has led TO several
discrepancies, more especially 20 matters
of art. The painter. Professor Hide
brandt, n well known authority on points
of heraldry. come years ago sketched e
banner for veteran association. strictly
adhering to the heraldic rule In drawing
the royal crown without lining. On
the sketch being sent to tho minister Of
the interior the official objected 70 II. In
sisting upon the Prussian crown being
lined. bat finally yiclded 10 the professor.
1t NAV be mentioned here that the crown
of 170l can 30 longer bc worn nowadays.
L. was fitted at the ;irue 20 bc worn over
a long wig. and. therefore. Is far too
large. The Emperor William. on tic &C
casion of his coronation. had a new
crown made for himself When the
court jeweier delivered il he requested
the king to try it on. but tho king de-
clined, saying that be could not possibly
consent to try on" crown which ho
was first 10 place upon his head On &C
solemn an occaion a. coronation
Exchange
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
FELL IN THE SEWER.

Yesterday the sewer excavaters were
tunnelling under brick smoke house be-
longing to Mr.. Robert Hutchinson, on the
corner of Eighteenth and Lawrence. The
tunnel was completed for about nine feet
when the bystanders recommended the
laborer to come out. On the suggestion
he came out to reconnoiter and before he
could make UP his mind to 60 back again
the entire structure and contents fell into
the excavation. 1t was a narrow escape
for the laborer, for had he remained in the
tunnel he would have been crushed be-
yond doubt. The building of course is a
total wreck and the greater part of the
lard is ruined. The meats will be dam
aged to some extent but it is hoped that
the bulk of it can be saved. The cause of
the collapse was defective sill. Mr.. Geo.
Hutchinson said he could not accurately
estimate the damage before his father s
return who at present is away from home
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
CRILDRENS' HOME.

The report for January includes the fol-
lowing donations: County commissioners,
500: city clerk, $3.50; Dodge avenue NJ. S.
s, Sc 20; Benevolent society, First Presby-
terian church. IS; Mrs. p. E Parker, 81;
Mrs. w d. Murdock, 81; Mr.. r. a. Hall.
81; r. Jacks. 81; postoffice and W. c. L.
L. boxes, 81 80
Membership dues: Mesdames c. A.
Walker R. 4. Sankey. o. d. Kirk, Van
ness Maxwell, L. B. Ferrell, w. d. Muir
dock. w. NJ. Frayier, n. Conklin, Carrie
B. Holden and Miss Elvie Walker, each 81.
Clothing: Mesdames ID. f. Fuller, DIR.
Purdue, Keller, Frayier, Holly, Burrows
and Gertrude Welton.
Miscellaneous: Childrens' missionary
band, Fairmount Congressional church,
two comforts and two pin cushions; Mrs.
d. Z. Fuller, new goods and other articles;
Mrs. c. B. Campbell, can of fruit; Mrs.
W. F., dried apples; Miss Cleveland,
literature; Mrs. DIR. Mccoy. meat, fine
twelve-pound fresh roast; Whitaker &
Son, nice donation of meat; friend, pair
of shoes: knights of Honor, basket Of pro-
visions; Mrs J. O. Davidson, four COM
ferts: Mrs. Dunkan, milk; Wichita Cracker
Company, barrel of crackers; Mrs. S. A.
Thomas, hominy: Mr.. a q. Buss, grocer
les: Mrs. Racnell. brush; DR.. Oldham.
medical services; Louise Hackney, picture
cards: Mrs. Rogers, bread: VIM. Stane, the
Western Methodist; Economy Coal Com
pany, ton of coal; Mrs. W. NJ. Frazier,
oranges; Investment Company, through
G. w. Farms, large heater, several bun
dies of clothing and a blanket from IN
known friends: daily papers
CARRIE B. HOLDEN,
Acting Financial Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09

II having been rurnored that a prorni-
nent Detroiser had BEEN bunkoed out Of
500 in Resz York city, e friend called
upon him and told him what Wa said.
and asked him IL there was any truth Ia
the report.
Not an iosa. sirr' was the indignant
response.
''It's singular how the report started
$50 IL is. ard II could trzes II back
I'd make the liar eat his words
81 tlaough. i: was odd
$50 il is The only thing ! can tAtak
Of TO give rise 20 ssich story n TIE fact
thai met youaG man Ia Sew York
who said he had drawn two valuable
books ia lottery. lie offered rDsooe 81
them IL I woase go along and -. T.
went sud f0r.a tb~y had q bot,ery draw
ing IN the sasae room | bongft 500
worth Of tg-kstk aad drew Q " ssr-t<Rry
watch, bat | was D~vsr k2cky IN s1Gh
things. The sssz thz. coa4 be taken
Ia By fuch q tunto naari I'd Ike 20
get nv hznds Cd scene Of tboo- fellows
who start soch lying rsrorszr --DetEo&s
Free Press.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the regular weekly meeting of the
Sunfower Lodge No. SO, l. o. G. t.. held
in their hall on the west side, the officers
elected to serve for the ensuing quarter
were installed by Lodge Deputy Frank
Mccormick as follows:
Past Chief-Ella Burrows.
Chief Templar-Eugene Swain.
Vice Templar-Millle Warratt.
Secretary-Claudie CARRIER.
Financial Secretary-W. NJ. Mitts.
Treasurer-Ottis Rank.
Chaplain-Dugad Mccormick.
Marshal-Ira Rank.
Deputy Marshal-Carrie Glenn.
Sentinel-Darwin Cose.
Guard-Hattie Francis.
Superintendent of Juvenile Temples
Mrs. l.. l.. Myers.
Each of the above newly elected officers
is in the right, and under their united
leadership this lodge will doubtless make
great strides forward, greater than 1t has
in the past even.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
Thinking Alood.

A lady relates that one bitterly cold
winter day she was hurrynig toward the
railway station, after days shopping
in the city, intending TO take certain
train for her suburban home, when ste
suddenly remembered very important
purchase she had intended making, and
had foYgo, while in the stores
To return for it would make her miss
the train, and Of necessity reach her
home alarmrngiy late. She stood on a
stree. corner debating the question Of
returning, and had DO idea she was talk
ing IL over TO herself, until juss a. tail
schooiboy turned the corner ssse rnocghi
and said aloud, well, now. believe ]
will
"Well, now, / believe I would said
the young 2an, In q tone CT sympathetic
banter. "a he passed along
lit must hare seemed very absurd 70
him. s2id the lady, II telling TIE story,
ito see me standing On tkst freezing cor
ner talking so amizisly % myself"
That reminds me- said q lsstener,
"of little incident in my own expert
ence- was waiting my turn 70 bsF
STAMPS .. pcats6sce wiaioT. WHEN
heard ar old gentleman IN fHoni 6! rae
nurmuring 10 hirnesIf. 4 suppose TIE
folks viii say shes too young. 1tf u ssi2
likes au cd fellow like me-
.''Whv. size c2rtxSDly ou1Gt 10 take
yon-' said /. conlaz's help u.
s.Ee Looked around. bsuEEsd Ike 3
girl alsnc~i AZ TIA i~zx<rs ae lad IN Lila
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
CALIFORNIA ON WHEELS.
ST. LOUIS, No., Feb. s. 1890.

ST. LOUIS, No., Feb. s. 1890.
E. E, Bleckey Esq, P. and I. A. Missouri Pacific
Railway, Wichita Kan.
Dear Sir-"Calliornia on Wheels"
train of three cars containing products of
the states of California. sent out by the
state board of trade of California, is max
ing stops at the principle cities on our
line. These cars will arrive in your city
Saturday, February Is. and will remain
until Thursday. February 20.
Major D. r. Lauck, of the Southern Pa
cific Railway company, is in charge OF
this train, and has for an advance man
Mr. G. d. High, who will call on you be-
fore the arrival of the train. Please give
both Mr.. High and Mr.. Lauck all the as
sistance you can and Introduce them to
some of your leading citizens.
The display is quite attractive and
worth seeing, and has been a grand sue
cess in all the principal cities on our sys-
TEN, and will, beyond a doubt, prove the
same in the wide awake city of Wichita.
They came from California through
Texass, using our line, Iron Mountain
route" to ST. Louis and are now return
ing via the Missouri Pacific railway via
Pueblo aud Denver, arriving at your city
from Kansas City. Yours truly,
II. c. TOwNsAND,
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
THE NEXT FAIR.

There will he meeting of the board of
trade committee on agriculture at the
board of trade rooms on Saturday the 18th
inst, at p. m.
Tie object of this meeting is to perfect
an organization for the purpose Of holding
an agricultural and industrial exposition
for southern Kansas to be held in Wichita
during the coming fall.
The township directors of the Sedgwick
County Fair held last fall are earnestly in
vited to attend this meeting and all who
are interested in establishing district
fair at Wichita which shall prove to the
world the great resources of Kansas, are
invited to attend and aid in this work.
B. II. CAMPBELL,
Chairman committee,
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
MONTHLY REPORT.

Monthly statement OF the City hospital,
ending February z, 1895:
The ladies of the board express their
gratitude for the following donations:
City money, $50; county money, 800; pay
patients, s97. so; Mrs. Stearns, can fruit;
Mrs. Kramer, old linen, papers; Mr.. Dut-
ton, "Wichita Mirror" Mrs. Bleakmore,
milk; Ladies' Aid Society Presbyterian
church, two glasses jelly, three bottles
catsup, one bottle horse-radish, one pound
butter; "Willing Workers. Emporia
Baptist church. comfort; Mrs. Rochelle,
two comforts; Mr.. Dunbar, one bushel ap-
plies; Mrs Minnick, milk, Mrs. Laughlin.
mems and children's clothing, four cans
fruit; Mrs. Kirk, milk; shakespeare
Club" basket of provisions; Benevolent
Society Presbyterian church. six sheets,
two pair pillow cases; Mrs. Nelson, sauce
plates; News-Beacon.
Mrs. Ed HARTMAN,
Financial Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Yesterday morning the question of
changing the boundaries OF the school dis
tricts Nos. IL, II and 4S was argued before
the county superintendent of schools with
considerable feeling on both sides A
strong petition was sent IN from Bentley.
in Eagle township, very generally signed
by the residents within a mile radius and
an equally strong remonstrance from
school district II. The case was argued at
some length and number of important
considerations were raised On both sides.
1t is necessary under the Jaw that the
school house in each district shall be situ-
ated in the cenaer of population and each
district support its own school. Tee OBJ
ject of the petitioners is TO have school
located at Bentley, which Is In the south
west corner Of district Il. This can only
be done by redistricting. The proposed
change was to make a new district, cut
ting off part of H. II and As for the new
district. This would have the effect of
booming Bentley and bringing the ma
iority of the petitioners in closer proximity
TO school honse. Furthermore Bentley
would then have place in which to hold
public meetings, ETC., and be the headquar
tiers, SO to speak, of that locality. In addition
to all this there is a real estate scheme and
property in Bentley will be enhanced in
value.
On tha other hand, the objectors claim
that by the proposed arrangement they
will be farther removed from the school
house and that the changing of the dis
tricts will change the total valuation of
the property in the district. This, they
say, will work great hardship in many
instances. The present valuations are:
District As, s61,574; II, s46,613; and II, ST.
79l. The proposed change will reduce
these valuations Sl2, 800, Sl4,S75 and S. 16O
respectively. AS the expense of keeping a
school will be the same and the property
less, as natural result the taxation will
be niger or, in other words, fewer people
will be compelled to support the same
school. Furthermore. district II has a
bonded Indebtedness of $500, which, under
the change. will be secured by t6'l60 less
property, increasing the burden of part of
the district and releasing the other portion.
In addition to this. theoretically, the value
of the bonds will be effected.
Superintendent Pence realized that the
problem was not easily solved to every
body's satisfaction and judiciously took
the matter under advisemenr for ten days.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

In the district court yesterday the docket
was set from No. 195 to No. 325 and the
balance of the day was consumed in the
hearing and disposition of motions and de-
murrers.
Attorneys are notified that court will be-
gin at o'clock a. m., and cases will be
proceeded with or dismissed as the case
may be, irrespective of the presence or abb
sence of the attorneys. No attorney will be
sent for. No important issues were filed
with this court yesterday.
PROBATE COURT.
The asylum of Ossawatomie reports the
death of Ann Nolan on February s. She
was admitted October IL, 1886. Letters of
guardianship issued to David f. johnson
in estate of True Johnson, minor, and
bond approved Letters of administra-
tion issued to Phelena McClees in estate
of Dennis McClees and Ida McClees, de-
ceased, and bond approved. Second set
Element of Rachel Bennett, administra-
trix of estate of Samuel Brunton deceased,
filed.
COMMON PLEAS.
A number OF cases consolidated occupied
Judge Balderston yesterday. Everybody
was in as party to the suit in some man
ner amp cross petitions formed feature Of
the trial. A number of motions were also
disposed of.
JUSTICE COURTS.
The justices courts were occupied yester-
day with the usual round of civil work.
Several warrants were issued but no re-
turns will be made before Monday.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Jerry Mccartney, alias J. II. Rib, was
arrested yesterday by Deputy Marshal
Metcalf, and arraigned before Commits
sioner Sherman, on the charge OF using
the mails for fraudulent purposes. The
case was continued until the 18th.
POLICE COURT.
J.H. Cohen and Ed Swain, arrested yes
terday by Officer Dennis. put up s. each
for their appearance yesterday afternoon.
They are charged with fighting, but bot tn
of them forfeited their recognizance.
William Parker paid back fine of g..
Several minor offenders were also disposed
of in the customary way by Judge
Museiler.
COMMISSIONERS MEET.
The police commissioners met yesterday
afternoon in regular session. The resigna-
ton of Chief Cairns was accepted. reluc-
tantly, and the routine work transacted.
The current bills were also allowed. The
appointment of q new chief was deferred
one week. The turnkeys presented the
following report for the week ending yes
terdav a: noon, and the same was approved
and flied by the commissioners: Cash
receipts for week s27l: sixty meals served
TO prisoners: five days worked; twenty
seven prisoners confined during the week.
Amongst the arrests for the week are one
case of burglary, two lettering. three petty
larceny, six vagrancy, seven drunks, a3d
the balance are various offences Of little
importance.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
A WORD TO THE WISE.

To the Editor OF the Eagle.
Many people who can just as well cop-
tribute largely to the good work on which
the board of trade is engaged seem quite
content to look to the board to do all the
public work; not only to inaugurate the
movement. but to carry it out by means OF
it's organization and members. The board
would not only be satisfied, but highly
gratified to see their work supplemented
and improved upon by outside or individ-
ual effort, and is always glad to have prac-
tical suggestions for the general good made
by any one having the good of Wichita at
heart Don't think because you may not
belong to the board Of trade that Wichita
does not expect your best effort in her be-
half, or that you can see your ideas carried
out without your cooperation.
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRADE.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
THE ..OIn sETTLERS DAY.

At meeting of the Old Settlers at the
Savings bank yesterday Mr.. John McCor-
mick was elected president for the ensu-
ing year; Colonel y. A English, vice-presi-
dent; Arthur Allen, secretary; john
Wilkin, treasurer. The executive com
mittee was instructed to make arrange
men. for "OId Settlers Day" on February
-. The program as outlined by member
Of the committee will be to secure Garfield
hail and have 8 dinner for the old settlers
and relatives on the 22ad inst. and dur
ing the afternoon a program of speeches.
music and recess for conversation. In the
evening will be given ball.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
PERSONALS.

Mr.. s. Leopold, Boston, is at the Carey.
Mr.. w, a. Repp, Pratt, is in the city to-
day.
Mr.. J. o. Young, Marion, is in the city
today.
Nj. C. f. Stewart, Harper, is at the Man
haitian.
nc. Wilder, of Baltimore, is at the
Metropole.
Mr. A. Weiting, Mulvane, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. w. johnson, St. Louis, was in the
city last night.
Mr.. A. H. Carter, Nevada, was in the
city last night.
Mr.. A. o. Fithian and wife, st, Louis,
are at the Carey.
Mr.. w. p Hazard, st. Louis, will Sun
day in Wichita.
Mr.. Geor se F. Pond, Fort Scott, was in
the city last night.
Mr.. w. n. Leonard, Arkansas City. was
liz the city yesterday.
NJ G. Stevenson, Esq, Of the Ashland
Journal, is in the city.
Mr.. VIM. Koleock, Peabody. will be in
the city for several days.
Mr.. B. c. Brownell. of the Kansas City
Star, VIII Sunday in the city.
Mr.. A Katz, of the Philadelphia store,
leaves today tor Ne~ York City.
L. Billman, of St. Louis, arrived yester
day and will Sunday at the Metropole.
ID. NJ. Hayward, of Hutchinson, spent
yesterday III the city calling on friends.
Mr. f. NJ. Smith, of Los Crucis. New
Mexico, is in the city calling on friends.
Mr.. r. VI. Dickerson returned yesterday
from a business trip to Texas OF seme
weeks.
Mr.. Morris Block, formerly of Kansas
City, has accepted IA position with the
Famous.
f. A. Mackey, of St. Louis. is stopping
at the Metropole and will be III the city
some days.
Mr.. Thomas Pleiser. route agent of the
Adams Express company, spent yesterday
in the city.
Mr. jackson of Winfield, register of
deeds for Cowley county, arrived III the
city last evening.
]. d. Hutchings is taking a rest from
office cares His physician prescribes the
fresh air and sunshine Of College Hill.
DR.. ]. II. Tilden left last evening for
Denver to be absent some weeks. HIS
business will be attended 10 by DR.. Nc
Donald Moore.
l. Gross. of the Golden Eagle, left this
morning for New York, where he will
purchase an elegant stock of clothing and
furnishing goods.
Mr. John Barrett, of St. Louis, general
route agent OF the Adams Express COM
pany, was in the city yesterday looking
after some matters relating TO the COM
pany.
Mr.. Sam Goldstein and family left last
night for New York, To take the steamer
for Europe MIR. Goldstein has been aiiing
with rheumatism Tor the last year and
thinks to improve his health by travelling.
Mr. l.. Ii. Marshall, for some time con-
nected with the Wells, Fargo express.
who is now assistant superintendent on d
large ranch near Atlanta, Cowley county,
was in the city yesterday calling on his
friends.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
WORD FROM THE WEST.

Mr.. Jerome Smith, Of Garden City, az
rived yesterday morning and had pleas
ant day of it among friends in the city.
Il will be remembered that for some time
be was connected with the Davidson loan
and investment company. and left TO en-
gage in similar business in Garden City.
He leaves in the morning with the delega-
ton for Omaha, aud viii attend the
Omaha meeting.
In q short conversatie1 yesterday Mr..
Smith said the people Of the western part
OF the stzte were greatly interested in i'm
migration and irrigation, and also were
looking with grea. interest upon soma
railroad schemeA
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.

Mr. Geo. H. Mcdonald will open his
series of entertainments at the Crawford
Grand Monday evening, February 10. with
"A Trip 20 Paris" This will be the nrss
OF series of entertainments OF the highest
order, aud there is reason To believe tue
house will be packed and the entertain
ment appreciated by the people. lie mas
selected for the opening night Gay and
Brilliant Paris" of which the Chicago
Times says:
'Prof Mcdonald at the Music hall last
night gave very entertaining description
OF the architectural and other art beauties
OF Paris and its envlrons. The professor
conversational style, his abundance and
beauty OF descriptive language. his thor
ough knowledge of the historical aad 9TH
er data relating 70 the places to which ne
calls attention, all make his lecture the
ideal OF interesting and Instructive res
trum entertainment. The professor
views with which the lecture is lIberally
illustrated, are OF the finest possible char
acter and the palatial examples of archi-
lecture are as perfectly reproduced upon
the huge canvass as they would be In the
most delicate engraving. The scenes and
subjects are chosen with a happy faculty
for generalization, and in the hour aud
half OF the lecture one gets very fair idea
of the monuments of that gay city OF Ih
modern world toward which art, literature
and luxury tend"
Mr. Mcdonald comes with testimonials
of the highest order and there Is reason to
believe that this series OF entertainments
will prove the great feature OF the season.
The professor has made ii a life study and
as the Philadelphia Press says:
Probably no other man has all the
curious and interesting matter relating TO
foreign lands more perfectly at his tongues
end that George II. Mcdonald. " niie be
draws largely upon the ranks oi the best
class of tbeater goers, he at the same time
has drawn largely from those who do not
attend the theater at ali. And the fact II
doubly gratifying since 1t goes 10 prove
not only the solid merit in the words OF
the lectures themselves, but also the steady
growth of taste in the public for some
thing better than mere laugh making.
Course ticket admitting bearer to each
of the four lectures, good any time during
the week can be procured at the box office
at the regular price. includinG reserved
seats.
Wichita eagle., 1890-02-09
TO PROPERTY OWNERS on MAIN STREET

Your attention is called to the fact that
you have been notified to make all gas and
water connections with your property be-
fore the work of paving is commenced. 1t
is very important this should be done at
once, SO the dirt in the trenches may
become firm and solid before the con-
crete is laid; then it will be much more
expensive to you to take up and re-
place the pavement if you delay. The
work of paving will begin as soon rs dan
ger from freezing weather is passed.
G. " CLEMENT Mayor