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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
The Appropriated Sleigh Bells in

The Appropriated Sleigh Bells in July.
The well filled stores and gaudy shop
windows of the Indiana and Ohio towns
seemed to stimulate in men accustomed
10 impoverished and unpretentious Dixie,
as were Morgans raiders, the propensity
TO appropriate beyond limit or restraint
! have never before seen anything like
this disposition to plumber. Our perilous
situation only seemed TO render the men
more reckless. At the same time, any
thing more ludicrous than the manner IN
which they INDUCED their predatory
tastes can scarcely be imagined. The
weather was intensely warm-the hot
July sun burned the earth to powder,
and we were breathing superheated dust
yet one man rode for three days with
seven pairs of skates slung about his
neck; another loaded himself with sleigh
bells
A large chatting dish, a medium sized
Dutch clock, a green glass decanter, with
goblets 10 match, bag of horn buttons,
a chandelier and bird cage containing
three canaries were some Of the articles
| saw borne off am. jealousy fondled-
The officers usually waited a reasonable
period, until the novelty had worn off,
and then had this rubbish thrown away.
Baby shoes and calico, however. were
the staple articles of appropriation. A
fellow would procure bolt of calico.
carry 1t carefully for day or two, then
cast it aside and get another.-Basil w.
Duke in Century.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
A "HslIor, Eaiss.

One telephone was put in - a ANAL
town in KansNs. and TIE owner Of q
house 70 reut Immediately raised tbs
price e. per month. Then he went over
and called up sawuill half n mile
away. and burst blood yeaseI trying %
hep Up a conversation over tbs wire.--
Detroit Frce Pres
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

There Il a gentleman IN the Australian
house q representatives renownsd for
inciave sarcasm VINO taxes out ms note
book and quietly but obviously sketches
a political opponent whom his observs-
rio1s have iufur1afei; and tneeo angry
.&ces. really rec9Zllze3. Son-ea1vs I'D
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
THE COMMISSIONERS

The county commissioners were busy
yesterday, cancelling warrants etc. The
county printing was awarded to the WITCH
tia EAGLE for the ensuing year. Outstand-
ing warrants aggregating S31, 1850 were
cancelled. Mr.. James Young, convicted
of petty larceny, and serving a sentence in
Jail, was released, upon the recommends
ton of the county attorney, he having
served out his sentence and his father
agreeing to pay the costs in the case.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

a special and cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all the Scottish people and the
admirers of the poet, Robert Burns, in the
city, to attend the Scottish entertain
ment TO be given at the EmpOria Avenue
". +. church, in honor of the great poet,
tomorrow, Friday, evening \ revised
program will appear in tomorrow morn
ing's EAGLE. Look out for it. 1t is inn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

AZ TauNOrth recently a rock maple tee
yT4s crt 10 The heart Of Which, siRht fe~t
from The ground. ~ found rock which
1ssighed hFs and three quarter ss0nsds
inc wood was sOl1i add healthy al aro4ad
the rock, ard toe tree WAs thrps faef
through ~ tAo place where the rock 49,
louac 80 ashua TeissTnDA-
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ADJUSTMENTS.
Hind TON.


The Toledo Commercial says: Tom is
the same musical prodigy as ever He
plays with the same abandon and exhibit
ed the same astonishing aptitude at imita-
ton, no matter whether he had ever heard
the piece before. His mimicry was very
laughable and kept the audience in 4 hi
larious humor
At the Garfield hall (Armory) two
nights, Feb. and s, for the benefit of the
Wichita Light Infantry.
The Greek Tableau entertainment which
proved such great success at the Y NJ
c. a. hall Tuesday evening, Is to be re-
peated on Saturday, and the prices OF ad-
mission have been placed so low that all
can afford to 60 Sew eral changes viii be
made in the first part of the program, and
part second (the Greek tableaux, will be
increased in legth For popular prices
see advertisement in the amusement col
Umn
The following is the program Of the
concert to be given at the y. VI. c. y.
building this evening for the benefit of St.
Johns Episcopal church. All lovers of
music should attend. Mr.. Eugene r.
hippen has kindly consented to sing a
solo in addition to the following program:
PROGRAM-PABT I.
Violin and Flute Resignation. .Fauconier
Messrs. Sherman Skinner, Harry Dunbar
Vocal solo-Eorbidden Music. Gastaldon
Mrs +. Coen.
Piano-Miserered u Trovatore. .Gottschalk
Mrs l.. 7. Ewing.
Vocal solo-Angeles' Serenade 49,. .Braga
Mrs. Edward T. Hovey; violin obIigato
Mr.. Sherman skinner
Flute-Gypsy Dance. $3.50. Henry Ernest
Mr.. Harry Dunbar.
' ocal solo. Selection
Mr. J. c.. Shields.
PART II.
Vocal duo-Drift Ny Bark. 49, Kucken
Mrs. Z. Coen and Miss Annie Reel.
Mr. James Hobbs.
Vocal solo-Thine Eyes SO Blue and
Tender. .........-.......E Iassen
Miss Annie Reel.
Niolin-Intermezzo ......... ...... Mozart
Nr. Sherman Skinner, accompanied
by Miss Pearl Skinner.
Piano-Grand Scherzo. 80. Gottschalk
Mrs l.. T. Even
Violin solo-Heaven Hath Shed a
Tear OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. kucken
Mrs. Edward p. Hovey; violin and flute
obligato Messrs. Skinner and Dunbar;
accompaniSt, Mrs. l.. Even.
j. r. Brown, the present register of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

their way into the illustrated periodicals.
sooner or later-a method which. il il
does not turn away wrath. at least
serves frequently to repross its outward
ROund
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

A physician tells ssory q Lady who
WAS seized with spoplexy while playing
cards She Wa unconscious from TEzrs-
day evening until tie following sunday
morning. and when she spoke ne Grst
wonis she uttered were. |-aaG : truro,sf''
Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

a. B. Wright Esq. met with a serious
accident yesterday. He was going down
in the basement Of his house on North
Lawrence, when his heel caught on one Of
the steps causing him TO fall TO the bot
tom. Being n very heavy man the fall
Jared Mr.. Wright and bruised him con-
siderably. Although his injuries will lay
him up for few days no serious results
sre anticipated.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
WICHITA, Kan. Feb. 4, '9l.

To the Editor Of the Eagle
DEAR SIR-While my little son. Master
Ray Nichols, who detained at the Y. VI.
c. \ hall last evening appreciates the
compliment paid him in this mornings
EAGLE. yet he wishes me TO state that you
were uistak en- regarding his age, as he is
only wears old instead of 10 or l..
Yours Tespectf ully,
r. Nichols.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The Wichita Citizens Alliance, the Re
publican and the Democratic parties all
seem determined that the police commits
sion shall 20, besides petitions without re-
gard to party have been sent to the legisla-
ture praying the same thing. The fear is
that the Alliance majority of the legisla-
ture will not overlook the fact that police
commissions and resubmissiOn struggles
are proving the death of the Republican
party in Kansas, a matter over which the
Alliance would do very little mourning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

\ machine, sid 20 - r1ArTsl q light
ness and Ingenuity, hAs recently been built
u Anxsxaha for experiments IA ayirg
-o1gh the ar i Is p-opeiied By 81 90
gszs fed with con pressed AZ.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Hardware Of al kinds took a drop yes
ierday as far as Mr. Elmer Beach was con-
eerned. 1t is big, bouncing boy so DR..
Croskey says All are we'll Papa
is going to order duplicate of his price
list and catalogues for his baby boy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The Topeka papers say that City Mar
shal Burrows, of Wichita, is doing all he
can among the members of the legislature
TO save the police commission system. Is
the police commissioners of this city al
lowing Mr.. Burrows pay as chief to 60 on
while he is at Topeka or are they putting
up the expensesf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Geo. d. Sepping, ESQ, of Runnymede,
Jne of the promoters OF the Wichita and
81 Paso Railroad company, was in the
city yesterday and made a call at the
Board of Trade rooms.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

a masquerade was given last evening at
Schillers hall on the West Side bv a
number Of West Side young people. Music
was furnished by Gondon's orc estra and
about fifty couples took part ia the
grotesque scene. Ali went off happily and
The dancing CONT. ued until late hour.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Schweizer, nee Miss
Minnie Joseph, returned from their east
ern tour some days ago and are now at
home to their many friends in their new
home, Fl Reno. Ok
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Prof. +. l.. Kemp, president of Wichita
university, will speak for the Y. NJ c. a.
next Sunday at o'clock, in the new Y NJ
9. a. building
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

A. w Oliver, W 4. Thomas, w. D.
Mccormick, Judge Sluss and probably
other Wichitaites are in Topeka this
morning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The central committee of the city al
hances held an executive session in the
Sedgwick block last evening Nothing
was given out for publication.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

John Sible and family left yesterday
morning over the Rock Island for Seattle,
Wash, where they expect to make their
future home
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

An S-months-old babe of VIM. II. Par
Gel. 1903 South Mosley. died early yester
day morning. Funeral services Will be
held this morning at 10 clock, at the
residence
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

c. J. Robertson -. Franklin r. Yike ct
al. judgment for plaintiff, Franklin r.
Yike and Mary N like Tor S25i
c. J. Robertson y. \. T. NefT ct al
Judgment VS.. y J. NefT and Jane \. Nef
for S4s.s..
+. c. Yarmouth vs.. Capital Insurance
company, dismissed without prejudice at
cost of plaintiff.
John r. Walker V. John II. Petticord.
verdict for plaintiff for 500
Carlton vs.. \. 4. * :. Z. Il. r. company
on trial by jury.
PROBATE COURT
License were granted sam W. Jones and
Mary l. Covington, allowing them to
marry.
The last viii Of Charles W. Eads was
fled yesterday.
Applicant ion Of Silence L Eads for ap-
pointment as executrix Of viii OF Charles
W. Eads, deceased, fled
JUSTICES COURT.
4 sensational case Is promised for today
in justices court bat rs the case IS trying
TO be compromised the names were with
held
County clerk began this week 10 write
up the tax books for 1891. l. viii take IN
til November next to complete them.
POLICE COURT.
Bill Horton, gambling. was fined $40.
Old No. II was in court today and paid
SO into the city treasury.
Chss. Bailey was charged with assault
ing his wife and the case was continued
until February
W. c. Ware. running a show without a
license. was fined s..
sam Dodds, charged with drunkenness,
was let 20 10 TX up MS mouth.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

\ man with a hsggard look and seedy
appearance went into Il justices court yes
terday, and seeing a gentleman there
thought of course it was the squire. He
commenced to pour out his trubles TO the
listener which were about as follows: lie
had great big red-headed wife and she
insisted on pounding his head, running
him out of doors without his supper and
disturbing his peace considerably, and he
wanted to know if there was any law to
make her hold her tongue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Mr.. W. B. Ryder, for several years con-
nected with the city railroads and latterly
secretary Of the Electric Street Railway
company. severed his connection with
that company yesterday. Mr.. Ryder had
announced his intention of leaving the
company's service on the 1st inst, but
some matters required his attention for
few days more. which necessitated his re-
ulainiDu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

a. J. Apologize was called to Topeka
asst evening on important business con-
nected with the legislature.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

II. L. Pierce has got back as far as st.
louis from Washington and viii be at
nome in day or two.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
NJ. y. DUTTON. Recorier.

Fraternal Aid association meets this
evening at 7:3O in Getto block. Members
please bear it in mind and be present as
there is work to do
j w. WINGAED. Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
DECREE OLE HONOR

Regular meeting tonight in y. o. I. w.
hall on North Market street. New mem
bers by the score to he initiated. An extra
program, arranged by the lady members,
will be carried out to the letter. The
members missing this meeting will never
forgive themselves. Come prepared to pay
dues. :. DUNKIN, G. OF II.
NJ I. DITTON Recorder
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
Mary L. DrTroN. Secretary.

Rev r. T. Saviu. ID. D., of Wichita, will
deliver his popular lecture on the Holy
Land" at the First NJ. r. church in Win
field Friday evening at 7:20. This lecture
will be illustrated by nearly 100 stereOp-
tican views, showing beautiful scenes Of
the country, principal cities, buildings of
historic note, manners and customs of the
people. 1t will be given under the
auspices of the Athenean Literary society
of the Southwestern Kansas college.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

J. r. Brown, the present register of
deeds, is today rejoicing at a great rate
He is also setting up elegant cigars. All
this is caused by the advent of a new mem
Der of the Brown family; it is boy. The
interested parties are doing we'll
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The wind Of yesterday was a regular
March wind and the dust marched too, or
rather flew.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The concert benefit for St. Johns Episco-
pal church is tonight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Charles Luling and his brother and 6.
". Cox and j. Z. Beilew are all in Gal.
Feston.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Treasurer Cartwright deposited near
5000, yesterday, with the banks.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The Woman's Missionary society of the
First Presbyterian church, will hold its
Annual Praise meeting this evening at
80 O'Clock, in the church. Miss Porter, IA
missionary from kanazawa, Japan, will
address the meeting. All are invited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The Washington School Literary society
held its regular meeting last night at the
residence of Mr.. Hoover. The program
rendered was very entertaining. \ debate
was participated in by Miss Katie Hin
man. Ed Hoover, Charlie Stillwell, Al
Mercer Will Clark and Charlie Stone.
The discussion was As to which Is the
more desirable, wealth or education. The
first three took their stand for wealth,
while the others favored education.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

The meeting OF the Degree of Honor to-
night promises more than usual interest.
Twelve candidates are on the list for iuitia-
ton, whose names are as follows: Mr. ID.
". Jones and wife. AIr. and Mrs. VI. A.
Carvin, r. Allen Hail. wife and daughter
Mary, Charles Coleman and Mr. and. Mrs.
Lille The order is growing ropidly.
STL DUNKIN, c. Of II.
MARY T. DTTTON Secretary
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
THE CITIZENS ALLIANCE.

The Citizens Alliance of the First ward
met last night in regular session, and
among the other business passed resolu-
tions condemning the metropolitan police
law The resolutions. after a little chang
ing from the original draft, passed unani-
mously amid cheers and hurrahs which
strongly indicated that the police system
had not a very warm place in the heart of
the Alliance. They are rs follows:
Whereas, This is commonly supposed to
be government of the people, for the peo-
pie and by the people; and,
Whereas The people of this great and
progressive commonwealth are fully as
competent to appreciate and enjoy the
blessings of home rule as are the people of
Ireland or any other country; therefore
BE- IL
Resolved by the members of the First
Ward Citizens Alliance of the City Of
Wichita. That the metropolitan police
force and the board Of metropolitan police
commissioners are institutions that are
un-American, un-Republican and un-Dem-
ocratic; that they are nothing. more nor
less, than the machines Of political
shysters and the tools of gang Of semi
political and semi-religious spectators
and fakiTs, who use them as stepping
stones 70 political power and political pre-
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city cursed with their presence and
standing bur,eSGue on what police sys-
TEN of an intelligent aud progressive COM
munity ought TO be; that they are neither
responsible 10 the people, who are taxed
almost 10 oppression 10 support them, nor
mindful of the interests of the citizens,
the security of whose peace and the pro
lection Of whose property, are in their Gus
tody; that the system Is conducive 10 cor
ruption Of the worst and most dangerous
species.
Resolved. second That we the members
of the Citizens Alliances Of Wichita de
mand of the honorable members OF the
legislature the repeal Of the metropolitan
police law and the complete abolition of
the system, and that they wipe out every
veStlge Of such a traveSty on the cOuStItu-
tional rights aud traditional privileges Of
the people TO govern themselves.
Resolved. third. That a copy OF these
resolutions be sent to Hons. Hurt and
Ruble for their information and guidance
and further, that the secretary Of this
meeting be instructed TO write 10 each of
the gentlemen named requesting them TO
give thar support to any measure that
may be brought up in harmony with the
spirit Of these resolutions.
Arthur Mitchell. for long time in the /
employ Of Hyde s. Humble, is dead, the
particulars Of which we clip from the 1
Newton Gowa) Journal as follows: Last 1
Wednesday morning. at his home in Den /
yer, Col, Arthur, youngest son Of Mr.. L. 4
W. Mitchell, of Newton, peacefully passed I,
from this life 10 the heavenly one beyond. 7
The news OF his death came as a great 4
shock, both 10 his parents and friends; al I
though II was known that he WAS sick, no 1
one dreamed that the end was so near /
His sister Mary was with him all through 4
his illness. and she and her brother Willis 4
brought the body home to be buried, ar /
irving in Newton Saturday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Wichita Lodge No. $50, Knights of
Pythias; regular meeting at 7:3O o'clock,
sharp, this evening, in Castle hail over the
Savings bank Work in the Third rank.
Every member is requested to be present.
Visiting knights cordially invited to at
tend JOHN ID. DAVIS, G. c,
CHARLES NJ. FECHHEMIER, X. of II.
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TO LnvFRTrsrRS.

TO 1nVFRTTSVRS.
rur rstes of advertising shall be low as those ~
any other paper OF equa value as an advertising
Dediurn.
An transient advertisements mnst be paid for in
-dvance.
The pronrietOrs reserve the right 70 reject and
T'~continue any advertisements contracted FOR
either hv Themselves or their agents.
Entered in I've DOstofhce ri Wichita Serond
class matter and entered for transmission through
the malls az such
Eastern once 81 Room <s. Tribune PuildinC. New
York CITY and Hq "T'he ROokerv." Chicago where
all contracts for foreign advertising will he made,
md where files OF the paper can be seen. D Z.
Seckwith. Agent.
Readers Of the FACTE when in New York CITY
TChicago can see COMES N the paDer at The Office
-four agent at the address given above.
Al notices for entertainments or any kind IN
which an aduittance Zee IS required will he charged
y the rate OF i've cents per line per day; md must
10 classified and will not DO run as pure reading
cutter
The Eagle has the largest circulation Of any
sally paper in Kansas and covers more territory
nBn any two Kansa da'lies combined reaching 80
towns on the day OF publication I'm Kansas. Indian
err tory, Panhandle Of Texas and eastern Colorado
7 lie columns OF the EAGLE have been tested and
proved 10 be the hest advertising medium in the
southwest. The only daily that reaches all the ter
ritory above named on day OF publication. As an
advertising medium Il Is uneKcelled.
The DAILY EAGLE can he found on sale in Kansas
City Mo. At the book store OF j. Click. SIS haa 81.
Nelson Building.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Hassett, of Kansas
City, Mo-, are visiting Mrs. James Allison
at her home on University avenue Mrs.
Hassett will be in the city some weeks.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-02-05

= nrTrRe-VNF ~ TTTY ~ STT|'FTl7f'<
rrraorv q delivered nv carriers in Wichita
md all suburbs ct % cents n week. Tho paper
he ordered by postal card or by telephone (No. TN
and will he served early and regularly IrreCularitv
~ service or charge OF address should DO reported
Immediately to TIE EAGLE ONCE.
TELEPHONES.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-13

THE board of supervisors are strug-
Cling just now with minor proposition
which, as gentlemen who possess ''eagle
eyes and massive brains," they ought
not to allow themselves to be embar-
rassed with for moment. They are
confronted with claims for oyerwork,
during the month of July, in the assess
or's Office, which work, some of the
claimants say, was authorized by Mr.. S..
M. Perry, the chairman of the board of
supervisors. The sums claimed run
from $l7 to $50. The gentlemen who de-
mand this increase in their remuneration
receive 500 month, which, as matters
go, and considering the fact that
they are not lady school-teachers, work
ing six hours day, is pretty fair wages.
Under the law no salaried official is en-
titled to any additional wages. The
proposition which confronts the board
is how to convey to the avaricious servi-
tors of the county the gruesome, not to
say awful, intelligence that they must
fall back upon their salaries-simply
that and nothing more. Extra work
will be accepted by the county in the
most gracious manner possible, and that
is all.