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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

About fifty couples of this city attended
the ball at Arkansas City on Christmas
night, and those who returned yesterday
report an excellent time. About 1000 at
tended, large delegations having come in
from neighboring cities in Kansas and
Oklahoma. The ball was swell affair
and evening dress suits was the style. 1t
was one of the best managed affairs that
ever took place in that city, and everybody
voted it great success. Shaw's orchestra.
in their new trim uniforms, as usual
charmed the Arkansas City people with
their music AS the orchestra had several
engagements Mr.. Shaw himself went
along and acted as trombonist.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

W. J. Sewall. editor of the Carthage,
Mo, Press Republican, and who is a
brother-in-law to II. NJ Dubois, ESQ, ar
rived in the city Christmas morning to
spend few days visiting. Mr.. Sewall is
much pleased with Wichita and estimates
that her future as the great south Kansas
center is assured beyond cavii He re-
ports Carthage. which is now the mining
center of southwest Missouri, as growing
in very satisfactory way.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The dance and Christmas tree celebra-
tion of the Sons of Hermann, at their
hall on North Market street. was a de-
cded success. Much merriment was
caused by the rafting off of the articles on
the Christmas tree. and a general good
time enjoyed by all the participants The
dance was kept up until late hour. about
one hundred couples participating.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

On Monday evening the Peyton Comedy
Company will open at the Crawford Grand
for one week This company is one of the
most successful company's on the road.
carrying their own band and orchestra,
Miss Matte Keen, the star" of the COM
pany Is most versatile actress and it can
truly be said of her that she enters earn
estly and deeply into everything she does
whether 1t be the miSchievous little syreu.
Or the type of honor and humility. Her
easy, natural aud sincere methods have
made her great favorite.
Mr.. Isaac Payton has a reputation as a
manager, actor and gentleman. As a
comedian he Is keen wit and original
thinker. The support Is strong.
We hope the people of Wichita will eive
this company their hearty support during
their engagement in our city
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The Knights Templar will attend divine
service at st. Johns church this morning
in body. The choir have prepared
special music, Professor Henry MacLach-
Ian presiding at the organ. The following
organ selections will be given:
Prelude - Pilgrims March, 'Tann-
hauser.". Wagner
Grand Christmas Olfertory-Andante
in "F'' Mozart
Observation-Disclosures Chorus, Mes
Dean Rhames subject will be. 1.-The
true dignity of man." The public are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The police commission propose to take
some steps to stop the wanton destruction
of property in the suburbs and the vandal-
ism of breaking windows in unoccupied
houses. Boys are the responsible parties,
and it is going to cost the one who is
caught dearly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Rev. Hartley and his estimable wife
were the recipients of many valuable
Christmas gifts from members OF his
church rs well as from friends, not mem
bers of his flock. They were also kindly
remembered by their Wellington friends,
for all of which the reverend gentleman
acknowledges thanks,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
FRATEENAL AID ASSOCIATION.

Meeting viii be held in A, q. L. W. hall
nortb Market street. on Tuesday evening
Dec. 18th. 10 complete the work of receiv-
ing applications, election of new members
and initiation OF such candidates as may
be present. \. W. HARDEN.
!. i. DUTTOE. President
Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The committees appointed by Wichita
Lodge No. % A Q. U. W. and Degree of
Honor, are requested to meet tomorrow
(Monday) afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
Office of the county clerk, to complete the
program for installation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The marriage license boom which Judge
Buckner has been enjoying during the past
week showed a noticeable decline yesterday
as only one license was issued. The Judge
expects that the boom will revive again
before New Years day which IS always a
very popular day for marrying.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
A very pleasant affair was the Dime

A very pleasant affair was the dinner
party given at Mrs. Tiltovd's on North To-
peka avenue on Christmas. A very fine
dinner had been prepared for the guests,
and was denominated by one who was
there, as regular fine old Kentucky din
ner Among thd guests present were Mr.
and Mrs Durkee, Miss Durkee, Miss Giles,
Messrs. w. A. Smith, c. B. Ferguson, W.
D. Mccormick, T. j. Rogers, H Stein
buechel and Dean Gordon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Chief Burrows was a very mad man
Yesterday and was in the hunt for the fel-
low who stole his turkey on Christmas
eve. The chief had fine turkey presented
him on Thanksgiving and having two on
that day cooped one and fed him up until
he was nice and fat. just ready for a good
Christmas dinner, when 10! some thieves
visited the coop and gobbled the gobbler
Mr.. Burns says he will get his man yet
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Ike Ault's luck is still with him. He it
was who had the good fortune of winning
Mrs Edna MaxwelPs nice driving horse
the rattle on Christmas eye. He was offer
ed 500 for the horse Immediately after the
rattle was over, but he promptly refused it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
She Ohcred.

'My dear. viii ron please explain how
your new cloak came 10 he set down among
the household exPeussss'
why, dariin-. you are certainly not go
ing 70 deny that it Is mantle piece' And
you know you told re 70 get oEe. Wash
irsryt on scar
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Frank Seitz of Glasgow, Mo-. is spend
ing few days in the city visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Pettigrew, of the Burton Car
works Mr. Seitz is rising young attor-
ney of Cooper county and is member Of
the present Missouri legislature.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

A well known society young man in this
cita was presented with eleven neckties on
Christmas, and every one of them except
ing one, were of bright red color. An
other young man, well known in society
circles, was the recipient of thirteen tooth
brushes. all these save four, coming to
him addressed in feminine handwriting.
The Young man thinks of leaving town.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mr.. James Hobbs, the well known
cornet virtuoso OF Shaw's orchestra. rem
dered solo st the opera house in the
afternoon and evening at Miss Granger
performances, which took the house by
storm. The selection was Tramp. Tramp
= ramp" with difficult variations which
were very Brtisticaily played BIZ Mr..
Hobbs, and after each strain there WAS
loud and prolonged applause. At the con-
clasiop he received an enchove.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Sheriff Cone has telegraphed all over
southern Kansas and the Indian territory
notifying officers of the escape of two In
dian prisoners from the Jail Christmas
night. He says he is determined to re-
caDture Them
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

See notice of the police commissioners
with reference to throwing waste garbage
etc, into alleys, streets, vacant lots etc.
Somebody is going to be made an example
of and that somebody is liable to be the
one least expecting it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Harry G. Chipchase, the manager of the
Missouri and Kansas Telephone company
received the sad Intelligence last night of
the death of his mother. 1t was COM
plete shock to him as he did not know that
she had been sick.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
A o. Z. W. CREW Arrrvr1ox

The crew OF Wichita lodge. No. -. A. O.
l. W, VIII meet IN their hall, Monday
evening Tor special drill at O'Clock. sharp.
let ali who desire TO take part in these ex-
sercises be present at this meeting.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

WICHITA LODGE NO. 20, A. T. ANDA.M
Special meeting Monday evening at $50
O'Clock for examination and work.
JOHN MILKEN, w. NJ
Il. L. SNuTHSoS, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
Her FouI Weather Friend.

BE came % see heF stormy niEass.
Wien he had uoW here ei-e 20 70.
She liked 20 zee hin Al s5acA times.
Anc SO STE called hin Ter rain beau
Mes Neyx Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
To the Editor OF The Eagle.

To the Editor OF the Eagle.
Please extend the warmest gratitude our
hearts can speak, to the gentlemen of
lodge No. 80, A T. and A NJ. for the
Xmas gift of $780, This will be applied to-
wards the payment of the $500 loan. Other
donations Will be acknowledge later. In
behalf of the board.
Mrs Z. J. FOSTER, President.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The sermon seemed never 50 long before
As ouce when waited outside the door
In order 10 see her home IN the rain. =.
Then foand ny rival lad beat the again
New YORK Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Woman's Mission Circle of the First
Baptist clutch will hold work meeting
with Mrs. II. Pitunger. 257 north Topeka
avenue. Wednesday afternoon, Dec 50. at
2 o'clock. Mrs. EFF. CROW, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The business men all report big Christ
mas trade. One jeweler told an EAGLE
reporter last night that he had bigger
trade than he has had on any Christmas
during the past four years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Oyster dealers say that more oysters
were sold this Christmas in Wichita than
on any other Christmas in the history Of
the city. At o'clock in the evening there
was not an oyster for sale IN the town.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
BOARD OF TRADE

All directors of the Board of Trade are
respectfully requested 10 attend the di-
rectors' meeting Monday, Dec. 2S at !
pm, sharp. GEo.L ROUSE, President
II. i. PIERCE, Secretary.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mrs. Tull, the spirtualistic medium will
give her usual Sunday evening lecture in
Justice fuckers COURT room this evening:
The subject of the lecture will be selected
nv the audience
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The large doll on exhibition at W. D..
Mediums notion store, $40 East Douglas
was drawn Christmas day Mr.. T. DriscolL
with ticket No 4O56
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Miss Jennie Daugherty, sister of Attor-
ney Daugherty, will leave this week for
Louisville, KY, on visit to friends. She
will be absent several months.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

L F. Varney was pleasantly surprised
Christmas morning by finding in his vest
pocket fine gold watch which cost exact
" $3.50, the gift of Mrs. Varney.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Burglars entered Rev. Mr.. Rhames'
house on Christmas night while he was
holding services in his church and stole
several articles of value.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
FAST FREIGHT SERVICE.

A car load of sugar for the Lehman
Higginson Grocery company of this city
which left New York on the 21st inst,
was received here yesterday morning by
the Santa Fe route. it being less than five
days in transit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mr.. B. F. and William 6. McNeal of
Lincoln, Neb, will arrive in the city this
evening to attend the edding of their SIS
ter. which takes place Tuesday evening at 8
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mr. J. J.. Keener, student of the South
western Business college, went to Garnett
yesterday to report the Anderson county
election contest case.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Miss Grace Lapham of Anthony will at
tend the wedding of Mellinger
Tuesday evening.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Miss Ida VIM of Munson & Nc
Namara's is at Udall this week, spending
the holidays at her home with her parents
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
CONSUMPTION.

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=ss sszaza6x q cases e tAs ~srSE kad xsf q laE
EaEzGazx kzss tez ezzat. Ezds@S s=s-S tE.t&
II rs eatsg. fnss z isss1 TE5 sssT-sIs FEkX Ska
VALUABLE TREATISE TIE ssassss - s1sy sas
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7. A siscuss. n g.. 81 Pearl Sd. ~ y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
What is

Castoria is Dr. Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium Morphine
other Narcotic 1t is substitute
Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Castoria destroys and allyS
feyerishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Curd,
cures Diarrhoa Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles constipation and hatulency.
Castoria assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-
tora is the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Will Osborn of the London tailors left
last night for Joplin, Mo-, where he viii
visit his parents and friends during the
HOLIDAYS.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Miss Emma Mills of Guthrie, o. T., il
visiting in the city, and will remain here
till after New Years.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mr. Henry Schlesinger will leave this
evening for Kansas City where he will
stay for New Years and then go to Chi
cago aud other eastern points.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mr.. c. j. Pettijohn, well known and
prominent gentleman of Belle PLANE, was
a visitor in the Peerless Princess yester-
day. He reports everything in Sumner
county hourishing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

Miss Anna Eva Fay, the spiritualistic
medium will be at the Crawford Grand to-
night. The prices of admission are only
Is, . and 30 cents
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Mamie Mcfarland of the Douglas Trib-
une, who spent Christmas in Wichita paid
the editor of the EAGLE a brief, bright
visit yesterday morning before she left for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

Colonel NJ. Bryant of Fort Supply. l. T.,
is in the city spending the holidays with
his sister, Mrs. Hendrickson.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

A Chicago letter carrier says: Hoods
Sarsaparilla cured me of muscular rheu-
matism."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
Castoria

"Castoria is 50 well adapted To children THAI
recommend it assuperior 10 any prescription
known TO me"
Il. A. ARcHE7. n. n,
Ill SO. Oxford St, Brooklyn, y. Y.
sour physicians in the chiid-cu's 1epare
rnent have spoken highly OK their expert
ence in their outside practice with CastoriA,
and although We oaly have among our
medical supplies what is known rs regular
products, yet we are free TO confess that the
merits OF Castoria has won US to lock with
favor upon It."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DTsFESsARy,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN C. SMITH, Pres,
urray Street, New York City.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

"Castoris Is the best remedy for children OF
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children. and use Castoria In
stead of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their Threats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. F. KrScHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. G. Oseoop,
Lowell Mass
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-27

The Company ~ Murray Street, New York City
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-04
Accomac Affairs.

NORFOLK, Va. July 9.--Hon. Frank r.
Brent. of Accomac, who is in the city. says
that politics in Accomac are very quiet now;
Mr.. Brent reports the crops as being IN good
condition and the farmers prosperous, with
business for this season Of the year remark
ably good.
The only matters Of interest there now IS
the recent large mass-meeting OF the repre-
sentative farmers. at which they adopted the
following resolution:
To the Honorable Interstate Commerce Com
mission, Washington, ID. c.:
We, tho undersigned farmers. truckers ana
fruit-growers. residing on the Eastern SHORE
of Virginia and near the line OF the New
York. Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad, beg
leave to state that we regard the rate. charged
by tho aforesaid railroad company for trans
porting farm products from this section 10
Philadelphia. New York and other Eastern
markets as unjust, discriminating and extor-
tionate and we humbly pray your honorable
commission TO grant the farmers OF this sec
ton relief from these unjust exactions by put
ting into speedy operation the reductions re-
Gently ordered by you.
Some time ago the commission ordered
reduction OF 70 per cent. in the company
charges. and they asked for a reheanng.
After this a long affidavit signed by many
was sent 10 the commission by the railroad
company alleging the rates to be satisfactory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-04

closino Of tho different Government OF
fees and several picnic parties Will ie ;n.
Tho city for the adjoining counties;
where they will spend the day hos'
~ the tobacco factories closed TINS IL
ternoon for the holiday and the employ
were paid of. select party of sixty coupi,co
will leave here tomorrow morning on VII
steamer s. d. Mccall for Old Point ana wiz
return on Sunday morning about day break;
CAPTAIN John c. Griffin and Mrs uri I,In
left this morning for bill Quarter, Aineiia
county. 10 spend the summer.
The following IL report of mail matter ue.
livered and collected by the letter-carrleIs at
tho postoffice in this city for the month Oh
June, 1891: Number of carriers at $3.50 per ar
nun 2. registered letters delivered 5l le,-
ters delivered, 90 .296; postal cards delivered,
25 GG6 second third and fourth-cla mater o
delivered 81. 9i9: local letters collected, o,oOy;
mail letters collected 81. 1872 local postal cards
collected. 5.40s: mail postal cards collected,
1906 second. third and fourth-clsss matter
collected. s.943. Total number OF pieces
handled 27i.0sS
IL was James A. Winfree, of Chesterheld
county, who was arrested here yesterday al
ternoOn on the charge of stealing ten-dollar
note from little white boy on Halifax street,
and not Charles Winfree, as stated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-04
HAIL and WINDS.
The Northwest Visited by Destructive Storms.
The Damage Done.

CHICAGO July "A dispatch from st. Paul
MINI. says The greatest storm known in
the Northwest in twenty years passed over a
large portion of North Dakota yesterday after
noon. cutting down 10000 acres of grain Just
heading out in Ransom and Sergeant counties.
The hall-stones were of TREMENDOUS size and
covered the ground. No definite estimate IF
the loss can be made. but it is feared il will
reach at least $500. 600 and leave several hun
dred farmers in destitute circumstances.
GALWAY. NEE. July "a terrible hail
storm visited this vicinity last night. skirting
the north edge Of the South Loup Valley. IL
swept in southeasteriy direction, covering a
tract from five ten miles in width. The storm
WAS accompanied by heavy wind and all
growing crops in it's course were completely
destroyed The extent of the territory devas-
tated embraced not less than a whole town.
ship.
WNTERsET. a.. July "a terrific hail and
wind-storm occurred in the southwestern por-
ton of Madison county last evening. uttel ly
destroying crops for space of six miles wide
and thirteen long. Corn-felds are as barren
rs the road. Hay is pounded into the ground
Chickens and young animals were killed.
This is the second crop destroyed this year.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-04

Proposed Extension of Railway Facilities.
Plans of the Coast Line.


WELDON. n c., July Especial. An
examination Of an accurate railroad map will
disclose the surprising fact that the compile
ton of only two short gaps will give con
tinuous linz Of railroad from Norfolk TO Gin
ciunat via Rocky Mount. on the Atlantic
Coast Line, about fifty miles from this point
These gaps are from Springhope TO
Raleigh and from Wlkesboro TO Bris-
to. Arrangements are already in pro-
gress for the building of the latter road,
and it will doubtless be completed this year
This will leave only about thirty miles TO he
built from Springhope to Raleigh to complete
the connection. Ii i not certain that this
connection Will be made at IN early date.
The opening Of the great trunklne from Nor
folk 10 Cincinnati, passing almost entirely
through North Carolina from east 10 west.
would be a most valuable connection for Nor
fo,k and also one Of great benefit TO North
Carolina.
1t is rumored that the Richmond division
Of tho Coast Line will be extended from this
place which Is now its southern limit. 10
Rocky Mount. fOrty-siX miles further south.
and that passenger and freight trains will be
run 10 that point without a change OF engine
on train crew Rocky Mount IS the terminal
point If the Norfolk ana Carolina road and IS
very nearly half way between Wilmington
and Richmond. A handsome passenger sta
ton has Just been completed at that point.