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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28

The Committee on Streets, Alleys and
Grades failed to obtain a quorum.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
A Big Lot of Work Done at the City Hall
Last Night.

Last Night.
Half-a-dOzen Council Committees were
called to meet at the City Hall last
night. and q large amount OF work was
done, preliminary to this evenings ses-
sion Of Council.
The Fire Committee had before 1T the
bids for the erection OF the new engine
house in the First Ward, in accordance
with the plans and specifications on HE
in the City Hall. There were six bids,
as follows:
Hartong Il Son 9o 0
Klieves Kraft & Co... . ao
Reltz. Flading Il OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 6g75
lanes WarnocS. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. e,'o'
The contract was awarded to Wilson
& Chapman at their bid.
The committee ordered that all the
engines be inspected and insured.
There was long discussion over the
hook and ladder truck, and it was de-
termined to take the weight OF the big
ladder off the horses, and fit up the
aO. foot ladders as an extension ladder.
The Real Estate committee auolteo
bills.amounting to S56.05.
The bill of Stone & Thomas, for
linoleum for the Engineers office,
amounting to S54, was referred to Coun-
Gil.
The Committee recommended that the
insurance on the City Hall be renewed,
and that in doing so, the preference be
given to home companies, and foreign
companies represented in the city.
The pest house was ordered rented, II
possible.
The Committee on Markets recon-
mended for payment bills amounting to
S27.15.
The question Of repairing the Second
ward market house was discussed at
Iength. but as it would cost over 81, 900,
and there was no money available, the
matter was laid aside.
The Committee on Scales recommend
ed for payment bills amounting to
S77.4s.
The city scales were ordered repaired
nv Aug. Friebentzhauser, at his BID OF
e9a- he to commence with the Island
scale. and no weighing to be done on
the scales until they are repaired.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28
PURE WATER SUPPLY

WE ARE PREPARED TO FURNISH TO
w the citizens Of Wheeling. by the gallon
for family use, delivered In cans or tank wagon,
any quantity OF our Artesian Well water-Purc,
Clear and Sweet Also, our Distilled and Fit
cred Water, the same rs that used In the manu-
facture OF our Pure Ice for family use. This
water is chemically pure, from the analysis
made by the Keystone Chemical Company OF
Philadelphia. For information and Price List
please call on us. or address
WHEELING ICE AND STORAGE co,
iy24a Office 2224 Water Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28
s@77O

Mr.. Knight was sent for, and in reply
10 questions said that by substituting
eighty-light dynamos for sixty-lght,
which would make big saving ia cir
Quits, pulleys, shafting, etc, a saving
'of about s., 900 could be made. he was
asked to put that in definite shape, and
hitter a consultation with Mr.. Ba6cock,
who was the sub-bidder on the shattlng,
be made the following estimate OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28


This firm made no bid for steam plant
in detail, coupling their second old with
ANY engine and boiler the commission
saw fit to hook on To it.
Mr.. Dunn, the representative OF the
Houston Company, was sent
fOr, and in reply to questions SAID MS
company made no dynamos In excess OF
= 5O-light machine, but he had under
Stood a 1OO-light machine was being
built In their bid for a complete plant
hey had incorporated Buckeye en-
zine. His bids were for nine 5O-hght
rynamos. all complete, set up Ia run
ping order. AS far as machinery olaS
Eere concerned, his company would &C
fept any bid. aud father it, making
nb-cOntract with the successful ma
|hinery bidder.
The Brush bid was then taken up,
md stood as follows:
e,trieal apparatus. $500 81 ~
Oie Iine ~'','o1
AOeAi. .--s. .~@''''o
Adding tia Hamilton-Corliss engines
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-28

Deducting this total saving OF SS,SoO
from the total OF 500. no there resulted
net price of $50, 400 as TO the bid OF Mr.
knight. which figures that gentleman
said he was willing to stand by.
The Commissioners allowed that 10
stand, and took up the Thompson
Houston bid, which was in two parts
One for a complete installation 1885,
boo in one lump sum. The second was In
|thiS form:
Electrical apparatus and lamps Ss 80
4 Pole line ~titOo
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
FIRE AT THE CAREY
A Small Fire in the Hotel Causes Considerable
Excitement.

At 10 o'clock last evening an alarm Of
fire was turned in from the Carey and the
fire department respoded with degree OF
speed that astonished everybody. The
guests at the Carey said that il was the
most prompt arrival of fire department
they ever saw and they came from all the
large cities in the country. Half dozen
of them were willing to swear, II neces-
sary, that Hose company No. were in
front of the hotel before the clerk wno
turned in the alarm had the ear tube of
the telephone returned to its proper place.
There were not dozen guests in the house
who knew there was fire about the
building until the fire department. was at
the door.
As stated, the fire was small and was
put out without the aid OF the department
for the hotel. itself, is very well equipped
with fire extinguishers which were used
freely. The fire caught at the top of the
elevator chute and was the result of care
lessness on the part of the engineer Of the
elevator The gentleman was oiling the
pulieys so as to make the elevator lift
easier He put quantity of oil on the
pulleys and laid his lamp near them few
minutes W lille he went TO another part OF
the building. When he returned he
found blaze, caught by the oil from the
lamp. The alarm WAS then quietly given
and the hotel water works turned on the
blaze which was put out with few gal
Ions of water and without disturbing
guest in the house. The damage was
comparatively nothing. The fact that
fire had been reported in the Carey drew
an immense crowd to the hotel.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
IN MEMORIAL.
To The Editor OF the Eagle.

| To The Editor OF the Eagle.
Died, at Hot Springs, Ark, on December
| 10, Lillian c., wife of Maurice Downey.
Funeral held on Saturday, at Independ-
ence, Kan.
While yet our hearts were aching in re-
| membrance of our recent sorrow, the loss
of Mrs. johnson, she to whom life looked
so bright, who had but tasted the sweets
of wifehood. and the blessings of mother
hood, our hearts were made to ache anew
by message announcing the death of
another dear friend-Lillian Cornell
Downey. But one year ago q bride,
radiant with health and hope. now lying
cold and beautiful and still in her last
silence. But yesterday, all that was to be
admired aud loved in life-tOday, all that
is to be mourned in death. The old, sad
story-oue of Gods mysterles-the mother
laying down her life for her babe-the
fading of the half blown rose. that the tiny
bud might be nourished.
Death is at all times solemn, majestic
and terrible. At all times it brings
anguish and heartache IN it's train. 1t
comes too soon, always too soon. We
mourn infancy for what it might have
been; we mourn youth for what it was and
what it might have been; and we mourn
age for what it has been. But if there is
a sadder time, it is at the fading, not of
the folded bud, not of the scar and yellow
leaf, but of the half blown rose, when
skies are blue and cloudless, when friends
are dear, when the beauty and strength of
nature dwell within, sad, sad indeed is the
dropping of the rosy petals, and the with
erihg of the sturdy hearts! when strong,
hopeful, buoyant youth is cut off,-then is
it most hard TO say, Thy will be done"
She whose name we caress this morning
was Just entering the crescent promise OF
her wOmanhood. Having a happy home,
guarded by a loving husband, whose ten
der loving kindness sanctifed alike,
her joys and her sorrows, life
looked very bright to sher. Then why,
when the earth is so greatly in need Of
such womanlY sweetness as hers, did God
take heI? Surely ministering angels are
needed on earth. Did heaven need that
bright young life? We do not know. But
God knows He it was who gave Lillian.
who endowed SO richly her heart and
mind, and he it is who DEGREES that the
in speechless agony at her loss.
But now 1t Is ali over. Is IL all over? In
her home, the gentle influence a sweet in
ceuse, her name a watch-vord and beacon
light, to him whom she loved, and TO
her motherless boy. a memory that is
sweet and sacred-the memory of the fair
young mother, who died that be might
live Lillian left us in the morning of
life, and in life's morning she will
meet US.
Then steal away, give little warning,
Say not good night: but IN some better
cline,
Bid me good morning.
This is written by one 10 whom she was
in childhood. a playmate, in girlhood, a
companion, in womanhood a friend, and
in each relation light hearted, generous,
loyal, loving and true, dear, dear friend.
II r W
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
COURT HOUSE ITEMS.

The mortgage releases yesterday
amounted TO about s., 600.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Lewis A. Mastin of Goddard and Miss
Lucy Burr of North Wichita
Alb Sherman, one of the pioneers of
Sumner county, and now police judge of
Wellington, was in the city yesterday.
The bond OF F. W. Webking, executor
of the will of w. II. H Oatley, was filed
in the probate court yesterday and letters
testamentry issued.
William Hosington, county treasurer
elect of Harvey county, and Tom Randall.
agent of the Missouri Pacific at Newton,
were visiting Judge Buckner at the court
house yesterday.
Yesterday Probate Judge Buckner re-
ceived official notice from the warden of
the insane asylum at Topeka, that John
Chapman, who was adjudged insane few
days ago, would be received into that in
stitution at any time,
Sheriff Orie Morse of Sumner county
was a visitor at the court house yesterday.
He reported that Charlie Gage, who was
arrested here night before last for stealing
wheat from the farmers OF Sumner county,
was identified as being the right man. Mr.
Morse was very glad that Gage had been
arrested, as be is said to De hard citizen
Justice fuckers Office was the scene OF
much gaiety and pleasure last night.
Quite a number Of the spiritualist folks Of
the city gathered there and spent the even
ing very pleasantly in dancing. playing
cards and other smusemsnts. AT "a season
able hour an oyster supper was served and
was very much relished. Il was a decid-
eddy pleasant party. and every one present
had lots OF enjoyment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
SCHOOL STATISTICS.
Cleaned from the Annual Report of the County
Superintendent

County Superintendent ID. S. Pence has
completed his annual report and IL IS quite
an interesting document.
There are now 1871 school districts in the
county and the clerk of each one OF them
has made his report so that the county
superintendent's report is as accurate as it
has been at any tine in the history of the
county.
The school population of the county now
numbers Is, 404 of which 6,S13 are males
and 6, 595 females. The enrolment is 1913.
of which 500 are males and 5,175 are fe-
males
The average daily attendance at school
is {. 952 of which 8, $50 are males and Z, 402
are females.
The number OF teachers employed in the
county is BOG of which 1lS are males and
1873 females; the number of teachers re-
quired TO supply the schools is 276.
The total number of months taught dur
ing the year by the male teachers is 7Sa
The total annual salary paid to the male
teachers amounts to $3S, $50 35, or an aver
rye of $40 90 to each teacher per month.
The total number of months taught by
female teachers is !, 1862.
The total salary paid the female teachers
during the year amounts to 500, 44057, or
average of sos per month for each.
which is 81 SO per month more than the
average paid to male teachers.
The total number of weeks Of the school
session is s6O4, or an average OF IS weeks
for each school.
The total number of mills levied for the
schools of the county is 1853, or an aver
age of 81. The estimated value OF school
property in the county is s525 $40.
The total number of school buildings in
the county is 17S and the number Of school
rooms 273
The number of school houses built du-
ring the year is L. at a cost of s. 100. The
total amount of school house bonds issued
during the year is g.. 100, while the entire
bonded Indebtedness for school purposes
is $40, 300, of which amount Gil, 900 Is for
the cities and $50. 800 for the country dis
tricts. The number of persons examined
for teachers during the year was 2S9. The
number of certificates granted during the
year is divided as follows; First grade,
fourteen; second grade, sixty-three; third
grade, ninety-eight; temporary two; total.
III. The average age OF persons
receiving certificates was y. The
number of teachers who are now holding
certificates is z96, of which fifty-three are
first grade, 40 second grade, and 103 third
grade The number of private sch ools in
the county of a non-sectarian character Is
four, with twenty-three teachers and an
enroll meut of $50
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
PLAYING HOCKEY,

There seems to be quite a number OF
boys in this city who make playing truant
the rule rather than the exception of their
school life. some of whom are drifting into
the ranks of the criminal. For the younger
ones of that class there seems only that
goal. Something ought to be done to hold
such boys as get beyond the control of
parents and done in the interest of society
The tardy bell is responsible for a start in
much of this truancy, absence being in
the eyes of the average teacher a greater
offense than hardness. 1t seems too bad
that innocent and upon the whole well
meaning boys, should fall into habit
which at once robs them of lfe's oppor-
tunity and leads them into the path of
vice. Five boys of this character were re-
ported in these columns only last week AS
being detected in sneak thieving. The
EAGLE has nothing to suggest, simply be-
cause it knows of no practical way of sue
cessfully counteracting the thing it COM
plains of; but some wiser head may be
able to point out a remedy, not only for
the sake of the parents, but for the sake of
the boys themselves, and for the sake of
humanity. A reform school is out of the
question probably. OF the workings and
practicability of Truaut School we know
little or nothing. But something ought
to be done
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
THE KANSAS NATIONAL GUARDS
Inspection Last Night AT Armory HalI-To Go
TO the Worlds Fair.

The inspection of the Kansas National
guards took place at the armory last
night. Colonel Ricksecker of Sterling, the
inspecting officer for the Second regiment
of the Kansas National guards, was here,
accompanied by his staff and a plumber of
other officers representing nearly every
company in the regiment. The boys,
Nichita's own, turned out in good num-
bers, and as the occasion was one of note,
the handsome youths donned their dress
uniforms and as they stood in line, and
when going through the drill and differ
ent maneuvers, they presented really
beautiful sight. Captain Runyon had
charge Of the company during the inspec-
ton by the inspecting officer, and as usual
acquitted themselves in an honorable and
creditable manner, which commanded the
undisguised admiration of all the officers
present. When the inspection was over
an EAGLE reporter asked Colonel Rick
seeker what be had to say about the COM
pany, to which the gentleman replied that
the only trouble for so fine company was
that there were not men enough-that they
wanted more recruits. The gentlemen
paid high compliment to the company
and its officers All the other gentlemen
present did likewise. Among the soldiers
present were:
Captain Fred Lewis of Marion; Lieuten-
ant Buce Taylor of Hutchinson; Sergeant
Elmer May of the Second Regimental
band of Hutchinson; Lieutenant Sharp
and Captain Thorpe of Larned; Lieuten-
ant HoisingtOn' of Newton; Captain Ed
Hays of Wellington; Captain White of
Winfield; Captain w. W. Wilson of New
ton, surgeon; j. NJ. Hirsberger, chief
musician, and Sergeant Little of Hutchin-
son; Sergeants Van Pelt ana Sanders of
Wilfeid, and Randall of Newton.
After the inspection the meeting called
by Colonel Ricksecker some two weeks
ago, convened with all the gentlemen
named present, besides General Myers and
Lieutenant Munduvello of the light artil-
lery. The meeting was held for the pur-
pose of perfecting an organization to be
known as the Second Regiment Kansas
National Guard Columbia association,
which is organized for the purpose of rails
ing funds to pay the expenses of travel
etc., of the staff, band and regiment to
and from the worlds fair in 1893.
Directors were chosen last night and all
preliminary steps in organization were
taken, and the charter will be applied for
today. Colonel Rickseeker is on his tour
of inspection, and after each inspection An
organization of this kind is effected, so
that the entire regiment, consisting of
eight companies, Will attend the worlds
fair. They will take with them band
consisting of 80 men, all first class must
clans, which will be the largest band at
the great exposition. Thus southwest
Kansas will be represented in due form
and with credit at the fair. The second
regiment will certainly make showing
that will be credit to the state they
represent A large membership has al.
ready been secured to this association,
which will no doubt be literally con.
tributed to when once unders God.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
MAUDE GRANGER.


The attraction at the Crawford Grand
Christmas day will be that peerless emo
tional actress, Maude Granger.
The Memphis Commercial of Oct. 18th
speaks OF Americas healthy in the follow
ing way;
There never appeared upon the stage but
one Juliet. That woman was Adelaide
Nelson. Mary Anderson, as Evadne, had
no equal; Clara Morris, in L'Article Al.
would move to tears the most cold -blooded
auditor; Lucille Western, as Madame
Vine. in East Lynne" never had an
equal; Forrest, in the Gladiator" Booth
as Richrlieu, Mccullough as Virginius,
Edwin Adams,in the portrayal of Enoch
Arden-the stage has never witnessed
their superiors They have died, or are
fast dying out There are but few left.
Maude Granger remains nearly alone
today in her particular sphere-deep,
heartfelt, native tragedy. Her imperson-
ations are characterized throughout with
an earnestnes that proves she Is honestly,
thoroughly equipped for the work at hand.
She is gifted by nature with a charming
stage presence; her elocutionary powers
could not have been acquired by artificial
teaching It was born 10 her.
Miss Granger will give holiday matinee
for the benefit of ladies and children, on
which occasion Mrs. Lucy Hooper's and
Richard Davey's beautiful play 'Inher-
tied" will be the bill In the evening she
will appear in Alexander Dumas famous
emotional play, Camille"
There will be no advance in prices for
Miss Changers engagement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
THE ORGAN RECITAL.

The ladies OF St. Johns Episcopal church
have determined TO make Mr.. MacLach-
lan's organ recital big thing and already
large number OF tickets have been dis
posed Of.
Mrs. A. G.. Walden will be the vocalist,
and as this is only her second public APP
pearance since her lengthy sojouru in
Europe, many people who were unable to
be present at her concert last week, viii
avail themselves of this opportunity TO
hear her. One of her vocal numbers will
be Gounod's cave Maria" which is sacred
for piano, organ, violin obligato aud voice.
Mr. Skinner will play the violin part.
This number we are sure will give Mrs.
Walker ample scope and we certainly look
forward TO the whole concert to be one OF
rare excellence. Mr.. MacLachlan prom
Uses lots of nice things and from what we
know of him already, the organ numbers
will be charming. As the organ is not a
very large one Mr.. MacLAchlan has very
wisely made his program to suit the in
strumeRt aud we are sure it will please the
people. The recital will be give next
Tuesday evening and is being eager ~
looked forward TO by the musical frater-
nifty of Wichita
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-18
VICIOUS DOGS.

The dogs that have an inclination 20 de-
your people are getting to be alarmingiy
numerous of late, and for several weeks a
case or TWO have been reported daily. 4
little child was quietly walking on South
Topeka, yesterday, when a big dog. twice
as large as the child. p0unced upon The
little one aud bit her number OF times
Friends arrived just in the nick Of time 10
save the child Another occurrence hap
pened on the same street. d few blocks
fnrTher south. where large white bull
dog attacked a man who was walking
along on TIE sidewalk The deg snapped
at the mans legs, and came uncouitoria-
big near several times. The nan escaped
got a shotgun aud came back 10 shoot the
dog, but he could not find the brute