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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-05-13
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Yesterday morning Mr.. 0. T. Simmons
started to the city from his home near the
University, West Side, and missing the
street car walked down the Wichita &
Western railroad track, that route being a
little nearer. And a fortunate circum-
stance it was, for when he reached a tTestle
in the road about half mile from the river
he discovered a little 2-year-old child sit
ting about midway the trestle. The little
fellow had left his home, got onto the rail
road, followed it out that far and becoming
frightened had sat down. MIR. Simmons
took him up and carried him with him, in
tending to turn him over to the police, not
knowing whose child it was and it being
unable to tell him. Five minutes after
leaving the trestle with the child the out
bound morning train went laundering
ing along at the rate of twenty-five miles
an hour and but for the timely passing of
its rescurer the child would undoubtedly
have been maugled on the trestle as its
presence would most likely not have been
discovered by the train men III time to
stop.
The attention Of parents has been re-
peatedly called in the public prints to the
seeming carelessness of many in permit
ting their children to play about and upon
the railroad tracks in the city limits aud
upon the ears that stand upon the side
tracks while trains aad switch engines are
passing almost constantly. But the warn
ing is unheeded and every now and then
some horrible accident o. has to be chroni-
cled, and a suit for damages against the
railroad company follows
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PERSONALS.

Mr. R. w Lundy, of Chicago, is at the
Carey.
Mr. F. S. Farrell, of Boston, is in the
city today.
Mr. D. c. Higbee, Chicago, is at the
Manhattan.
William Johnson, of Kansas City, is at
the MetrOpOle.
w. p Mutt, of Cincinnati, is stopping at
the MetrOpOlc.
Mr. Robert McVicar, Minneapolis, is at
the Manhattan.
Mr. G. c. Casey, Augusta, was in the
city yesterday.
f. s. Rodgers, of Potwin, Kans., is at
the Occidental.
Mr.. \. c. Raft and family, of New York,
is at the Carey.
Mr. E. T. Wood, of Kingfsher, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr. II. L. Cox, of Springfield, Mo-, was
In the city yesterday
A. Streeter, of Hamilton, Ohio, is stop
ping at the Occidental.
Mr. s. c. Eastman. of Concord, n. H,
was in the city last night.
Charles A. Newman, of Wellington,
spent yesterday in the city.
.Messrs. Charles Chambers and S. A.
Jones, of Guthrie, were in the city yester-
day.
deputy United States Marshal c. f.
Short arrived in the city last night from
Paris, Texas.
Judge w. w. Thomas was up yesterday
from oklahoma visiting his friends. He
gives glowing accounts Of that favored
country.
Mrs. G. W. Clark, accompanied by her
son George ana Misses Hattie and Bell,
leave this morning for Tacoma, Washing
ton, for an extended giSit.
Mr.. Robert Z. Lawrence left last even
ing for three weeks visit to Saratoga
Springs, New York, where he will attend
the general assembly Of the Presbyterian
church
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THE NEW RAILWAY.

Several business men of Sedgwick City
were here yesterday in conference with
Senator Bentley and J. 0. Davidson con
corning the Halstead Belt Line railway.
Sedgwick is anxious that the new line
should run via that city and Halstead in
stead Of crossing the Frisco line at Bentley.
Mr.. Eisenmeyer, president of the line, will
confer with committee from Sedgwick
today in reference to the new line. Mr..
Bentley says that new proposition will
be put into Eagle township. An election
has been called in Lakin township for June
r. The proposition was signed by ninety
two names, being about two-thirds of the
legal voters of the township. There is al
ready some strife between Sedgwick and
Bentley as to which point will secure the
new line.
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THE GAY FAMILY IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
ALL ABOUT REPTILES BY GEORGE WASHING
TON -AY. JI-NINR

ALL ABOUT REPTILES BY GEORGE WASHING
TON GAY, JUNIOR.
Reptiles are curious looking things some
have feet and all have tails.
\ man by the name Of st. George had
one With feet and wings that he used for a
saddle horse.
The aintients used to write poetry on a
horse with wings.
People don't like reptiles. They are
mostly cross and ugly.
An Alligator carried off an Ok in the old
geography and they do the same for little
niggers yet, sometimes.
The sea serpent was supposed 10 be a
reptile but they found ont that it was a
mitn.
In Africa they skin Anacondas by faSten-
ing them up in a tree and then touching a
cole of fire TO their tail and they crawl out
OF their hide. Funny people in Africa
some have tails bat the GOrilIas don't
Some wild tribes eat Monkeys but Rus
SLAMS prefer candles.
4 Salamander was dancing a hOrnpipe
on the hearth-stOne when along came a
Phoenix and took hand in; The Unicorn
came up and remarked, it is eXcruciatOuzly
sUlrry. and then he died
a fine tooth comb Is one Of no use 10 the
bald headed man q. W. q. JR-
ABOUT LADIES BT OLD MAN GAY.
The new fad, marriage failure, 4" is ali
nonsense.
Tobesure house cleaning comes twice a
year and every Saturday likewise Monday
J. washday but who would have sunshine
all the time.
Do we make enough allowance for the
frailries and faults Of human nature then
habit becomes second nature.
a wealthy gentleman had a mania for
experiments purchased a ten achre lot
built path fifty feet long and his wife had
q clothes line aCroSJ il before night.
Short men can congratulate themselves
a. they are not so liable 70 get their collar
buttons rasped by a clothes line when
they come home late Of dark night
Ladies. permit NE 20 give you some ad-
vice a. l am older than any Of you
Split your kindlIng at night
L i appalling when we contemplate the
number Of domestic hearth stones that
have been shattered by wives persisting il
splitting their kindliuEs ~ the morning
But I am content with my lot and don't
want anything 10 do with this marriage-a-
failure business
T. : Mr. Editor. I ike Bills wife. All
thar VS. said about red hair was mere
poetic license.
I always admired red hair. spanked a
girl that had a blood rsd head Tor three
weeks: wanted 8 lock Of that hair a. q
curiosity, but every time preached the
subject her back would 20 up like an old
cat Just nv luck Dideat ge5 q hair
and came near looseing some Of mine.
There Is a fellow shining around Jane.
parts his hair in the middle, and the next
time he comes ars5und this house VIII
think something has broke loose. Truth
fully yours,
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TURNvEREIN voRwAERTs.

The Turnverein Vorw8rts, one of the
Oldest German societies, celebrated its
fifth anniversary in this city yesterday.
The entire membership met at p. m. at
the Schnftzler hall, on Market street and
donning uniforms formed in line of march.
The Knights Of Pythias band furnished
the music for the occasion. Alderman
Schnitzler assisted by Messrs Gus Nieman
and John KindsedeI bore the banner of the
order. This is magnificent silk flag
beautifully decorated, costing upwards of
$3.50 and was presented to the Turnvereins
by the ladies' The line of march was
north on Market to First, thence west to
Water, thence south to Douglas, thence
east to Fourth and thence to their hall on
south Main near Lincoln,
In the evening they all assembled in
their hall and listened to very interest
ing program.
The present officers are John Weger.
president; Otto Heller vice president:
Gus Mueller, cor. secretary; Jno. Brandt.
financial secretary; Gottfried Borstner,
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Eddy Cartel. Z 81 Louis newsbov, while
irving 70 board 9 car. fell under the wheels
and was seriously injured lie began 70
scream with pam. whcTeupon a Nj Thay-
or. Of Boston. picked the IIttla fellow Up
and announced 70 the bystAu1ers thai be
would hypIo.lLe him. S1ici1g TIE action
20 the word he PLACID his hands On the
boT's ewes and commanded him % be qule-
Immediately t1e L-t.e CHAPS cries ceased
md he Iz~ Is one dead. apparently oblivi-
Gus q everything Tas lad raLaz.uec IL
this STATE for over A. EOrr, while The dec
tor examined and c-esssd gke Injured lex
which had slstasDesl = co1pol11 <-l--ure
When the coctc- "a setting EG15e's Lex
the I1trIs fellow though see-asagly unco1-
scious. eviaoed s.Euz q pzsz ~ drawing Up
his lip. NJ ThsTer. IoGc4ag this. ster-ll =
commando Llr-i - close rs month. The
boy 0Fey-d instantly sl1 never moved q
muscle again Gu--l the doctor had con-
ple,ei his e1e-z-5oz ard requested At-
Tl-zszr 90 sake kze D. ssot which re- c-I
Is Swapping rs faze-s bstrrs TIE boys
eFas. I4s-e were number e persasss
r.-r-slt. 41-01- whom were several pbvss-
c.s-ns. -7l9 pronounced tbs power f-1asess-l
Is 81 Thzyer 50 soEzeILlas rsrIls-r.-z BE --
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DIR. HOSS, L L. D., AND \ SCHOOL OF Ell
OCUTION.
From the Aldine and ledger.

From the Aldne and Ledger.
The announcement that DR. Hoss is to
sever his connection with Baker university
will be received with surprise and regret
by all connected with the college and his
host of friends who appreciate his valued
services to the institution. We learn from
him that he is DESTROYS of narrowing his
work from the too wide field of English
literature, oratory and elocutiOn to oratory
and its kindred branches in order to give
himself time to complete text book now
under progress on Public Speaking He
informs us that he cOntemplates establish
ing a school of Oratory and Elocution at
Wichita, which city offers fine facilities
for such a school, it being famous for its
literary institutions, having no less than
five colleges and universities.
Wherever he may go or whatever may
be his future lot, his long service in Baker
university viii ever be remembered by its
patrons with gratitude and well wishes
for his future prosperity and success.
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VrTG1W O1AoA
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1913 to 127 n. Main Street.

Blask drapery nets, the larg-
est assortment of the season. in
Guiding some new desirable pat
terms just received. Price rang
ing from S. cents to So per yard,
with seven qualities in between.
4 large and beautiful line of
tCrcheon laces Just in. You
know how we sell tOrcheOns, no
such bargains elsewhere.
20 pieces of 42-inch Swiss
founcing on sale now at IS cents
per yard. You would cali them
great values at a third more
price,
Perfect fitting corSetS, one of
our specialtieS. 80 cent summer
corSets at 81 cents. Our chal-
MUNSON & MCNAMARA.
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THE LAW \ sCHooLMAsTER.

Rev. J. W. Homer the pastor Of En-
poria avenue VI. f. church. preached a
grand discourse last Sunday morning. e.
pecially adapted TO teachers and pupils of
the public schools. Text: The law Is a
schoolmaster TO lead Us TO Christ The
lessons drawn were, 1st, the law Is an edu-
Gator; I'd, il i a restraint upon would be
evil doors, Sd. while it restraints Yet it gives
the subject a perfect liberty, and the
Christian like a true soldier does his work,
not because Of compUlsion but because ne
deems it a grand privilege: 4th, it teaches
the true lesson of obedience. The people
Of Wichita made great Ssaln IN the min
iSterial force when the Emporia avenue VI
f. church secured Rev. Homer for another
YEAR
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THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

DISTRICT COURT.
| State VS.. Carson was on trial by jury
yesterday in the district court, who re-
turned verdict of guilty. Shuts vs. Hat
ton, motion to dissolve attachment heard.
Several motions and demurrers were also
disposed OF. In conversation regarding
the general condition of the country Judge
Reed said he had not foreclosed one half
dozen farms and no homesteads since ne
had been on the bench. All of the fore
closures had been outlying town lots that
had been purchased by spectators.
PROBATE COURT
Notice of appointment of administrator
of estate of Jane Maddux, deceased, filed
Stipulation in Matthews vs. estate Of L. d.
Dewey, deceased, filed to continue pro
ceedings to November 1st. 1890. Same ap-
proved by the court. Certified copy of
bond of guardian of f. f. Atwater, a
minor, written. Sudge Buckner was
occupied yesterday with the routine work
of the court.
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Eugene Garrett vs. Bowman & Black
burn on trial; verdict OF jury for plaintiff
for STA. The case of James II. Holland rs
Henry Stunkle; transferred to the district
court of Sumner county. ". w. Levy vs.
I. \. Woodbury.; judgment for plaintiff
for 81, PA and costs of suit. The Citizens
bank VS. W. C. Hinkson ct al; dismissed at
cost of plaintiff. The Savings Bank of
Wichita vs. the Garfield university ct al;
judgment for plaintiff S46S75 Ten cases
were filed in this court yesterday.
JUSTICES COURTS
Justice Keenan, heard small assault
and Battery case and one charged with
stealing few bananas Civil work oc-
cupied Justices MosIey and Barrett yes
terday.
POLICE COURT.
The arrests of Sunday were one keeping
open on Sunday who forfeited his bond of
So, drunk who was taxed s., and a peace
disturber who forfeited $3.50 appearance
money. Blanch Roberts and Ed Dolan
We're arrested yesterday for disturbing the
peace. Lee Mitchell vagrant paid $50.
The keeper of a house of i'll fame was
fined 80 and an indecent exposure for
feited bond of So. George Smith paid
$50 for keeping open on Sunday. \ drunk
and a peace disturber were also arrested
and viii be heard today.
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treasurer; Fritz Schnitzler, standard
bearer; Aug. Fast, first turnwart; Carl
Schnitzlor, second turnwart; Geo. Mel
del, custodian; Otto Zimmerman and
Chas. Gardner, trustees. Prof. Koenig,
teacher of gymnastic exercises.
The program consisted of addresses by
the president, officers and members, inter
persed with choice musical selections by
the M8nnerchor society. The Turnverein
class under the leadership of Prof Koenig
gave an exhibition in calesthenics which
was very entertaining and generally enjoy
ed. At the close Of the exercises the floor
was cleared for dance, which was the
pleasant termination of the celebration.
This society has steadily increased in
membership until it numbers all eligible
Germans III the city. It's object is for the
encouragement Of mental and physical
improvement.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION.
President Levy Names the New Committees.

| The following viii be the composition o.
the committees on the board of education
for the years 1890 and 1891, the first named
on each committee being the chairman as
announced by President Levy:
Ways and means-L. W. Clapp, VIM
Wichman ChaS. Balance.
Accounts-A. H Ward, R. E. Lawrence
W. H Parkinson.
Buildings and grounds-M. Stewart. R.
NJ. Piatt, VIM Wichman.
udiciary-SamuelJ J. Howe, a H. Ward,
r. NJ. Piatt
Printing!. \. Howard, NJ Stewart, L.
w. Clapp.
Teachers, salaries and discipline-R. E.
Lawrence, L. ". Clapp, A. H Ward.
Text books, course of study and exam
inations-R NJ Piatt, W. 2. McNair, sam
ueI J. Howe.
School furniture and supplies-Chas.
Balance, J. n Howard, W. P. McNair.
Heating and ventilation-W. H. Parkin-
son, Chas. Balance, R. E. Lawrence.
High school and library-W. p. McNair.
". H. Parkinson, J. \. Howard.
Sanitary regulations and boundaries
VIM. Wichman, Samuel j. Howe, "
Stewart.
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THE G. a. Fl. ENTERTAINMENT.

The arrangements for the entertainment
tomorrow night at Garfield hall are about
all completed The following persons,
composing the Presbyterian choir, viii
render the Ch0rUSes for the occasion: Mrs.
L.arimer. Mrs. Jewett. Mrs. B. II. Camp
bell, Mrs, Honning, Mrs, Newcomb, Mrs.
Sharpe, Miss Reel, Miss McCluug, Miss
Graham, Colonel Lewis, r C.Morquis, L
". James. 7. 7. Vincent. W. Z. Rowley,
George Buckner, K. ". HoIcomb. Q. A
Reach, under the leadership Of Prof.
George c. Young, teacher OF vocal music
in the city schools. \ delightful time is
anticipated.
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Mr.. d. o. Wicham. of New York, treas
uror of the Barber Asphalt company, was
in the city yesterday looking over the plant
here. In speaking of the pavement that
has been put down here he said it was the
exact conSiSteucyof that in Buffalo, where
it Is given the preference over all other
kinds. II ii was put down too hard it
would have tendency TO chip. whereas in
this case that could never occur. The in
dentations made 10y heavy teams standing
On it or 10y the horses calks. he says. will
all iron out and the pavement viii be good
for fifteen years. The company never puts
down any other mixture when the five
year guarantee Is eNacted from them.
When a city wants to take the risk itself.
the company Is willing to put 1t down as
hard As desirable.
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Mr.. Robert X. Woods, agent of the
Pearl Investment and Improvement COM
pany' has. after careful investigation be
come so thoroughly convinced that in
view of the dependable features of this
seasons crops in this section of the coun-
try. and the damage TO crops in other
parts of the United States. and the Won
derful activity and growth of the cattle
aud packing business in Wichita, coupled
with the fact that paper made during
initiation of s. Is falling due and having
an effect TO make real estate Obtainable at
price far lower than its value, has deter
mined TO locate an office for short while
in st. Louis. feeling in view of the above
facts that he turn Is on Us now and the
time ripe for his eastern customers TO in
vest in Wichita realty. which he confident
" considers the most meritorlous field for
safe and remunerative investments IN the
world. He has connected himself for this
purpose with Mr.W. l. W Miller, the ener-
getic insurance agent Of this city, the firm
name to he Woods X Miller, with Robert
X Woods in the board of commerce build
inC. st. Louis. and w. L. W. Miller in the
firms Office at this end, which Is located at
l35 North Market and which this enter
prising young firm propose to make the
handsomest office in the city.
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si/TdH AA6s
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123 TO 127 n. Main Street.

lenge corset at SOC stands with
out equal on this continent for
that price. We ask for your
Judgment on the correctness of
this statement.
Good close challies in light
and dark grounds at 3 1-2 cents
& yard. Good, heavy apron
check ginghams at 8 cents per
yard. 4 new line of 10 cent
dress ginghamS ut 10 cents, and
4 beautiful line of chambrav
ginGhams ut y cents.
Our special offerings in black
dress goods are attracting a
great deal of attention, and the
lovely challies are as handsome
as a bed of mixed roses in June.
MUNSON & MCNAMARA.
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ABOUT RESUBMISSION.

! Concerning things in general and re-
submission in particular, Mr.. w D. Nc
! Cormick, secretary of the Republican Re
/ submission club, said yesterday: News
comes from all sections of southwest Kan
/ sas OF the wonderful crop prospects, but
( nothing seems to be growing faster than
resubmission. Scores Of letters received at
headquarters here indicate that hundreds
/ o. persons heretofore strong supporters Of
the prohibitory law are coming into the re-
submission camp. One prominent prohi-
bitionist writes: Some weeks ago
/ thought it strange that your leading bust
ness men should be at the head of the re-
submission movement, but / now clearly
see LAY Short s;ghtedness and acknowledge
them To be working for the best interests
/ of Kansas, both from business and moral
standpoint. The free whisky heretofore
dispensed by the jointi>J and
bootlegger is made still more
free by the late decision of the United
States supreme court and it behooves every
fair minded man TO not only control this
flood tide of evil by regulation and taxa
ton, but to throw around ii safeguards
for the boys that they can no longer be
victims OF the low vicious dens Of iniqUi-
ty. the hidden back room and concealed
he'll hole in every alley. l will join you at
Topeka on the 2}rd 10 do all in my power
to aid your C0mmendahle efforts.
\ banker writes from kingman: Kan
sas has suffered enough from sumptuarv
laws and that the supreme court decides
we can no longer be Un-American and
dagrautly violate the constitution by
shutting ourselves out from the commerce
of the remaining states, thus crippling our
resources and keeping back prosperity
which we would otherwise enjoy. Restrict
the earning capacity of capital and YOU
drive it away and paralyze the develop
ment of all channels of trade and com
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TOWNSHIP Returns.

Fourteen Of the twenty-seven townships,
through their assessors. have made returns
of taxable property, and al show an in
crease Of from 10 TO 80 per cent IN the val
uation OF personal property over last year.
They all show biz increase III grain and
one township has returned fifty times
more corn this year than last This would
indicate that the climate is az right
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POLICE COURT
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.
THE IRVINE SCHOOL

lElE Inv nv SAilOOl-
The Irving school will give its entertain
ment at the Crawford Grand ON Friday
evening next. The Carnival of Authors
is the little and the affair promises TO be
very unique and entertaining A great
many tinkets are sold already amongst the
best people in the city and the attraction
promises TO draw one of the most fashion
able audiences of the season. The Irving
school has the reputation of doing every
thing it undertakes to perfection and the
public has good reason to expect some
thing grand. Careful preparation has
been made for this event and it is expected
TO eclipse all former undertakings Special
attention has been paid to the costuming
and the fancy drill viii be the result of
months of practice. The proceeds of the
entertainment Will go to the library fund
1t is safe to recommend those desiring
good seats TO secure them early.
THE OssIFIED MAN.
John r. Bass, the ossified man, will be
exhibited at 42O East Douglass, for one
week only. He is pronounced a wonder
by all who have seen him. He is grad
ually turning to bone and it is claimed
that in a short time he will be completely
ossified. He has requested that his re
remains be used for monu-
ment for himself His lower limbs
are already useless and he has lost many
of his faculties. He can yet talk and eat,
but if report speaks truly his days are
numbered.
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Tnc Heir 60 Armour 5Ililioas.

The name Ct Armour = as familiar 20 Tire
genera. p1oEc a. anT II the country, and
doubtless carries its due weight - irrpor-
tance. 20 that II VIII - readily couprs-
beuded that the younger crop q Arrro1u
have fairly roseste prospects. Just row
John Ogden Armour stands forth Il tie
light o. al eligible, and therefore interest
l1g heir % the name and fortune lie T.
about - years Ole s1d good boxing, > club
man slxsTs carefully dressed. ard - rzted
a. over 4 ri .l.-- eF ia ~.--- -tessz0 EssEE
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