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Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24
Where Bachelorhood Is Taxed.

A novel suggestion on the subject Of
taxation comes indirectly through the
state department from Venezuela. Now
that political economy is SO largely oc-
cupying the public mind, the suggestion
may be very interesting and valuable to
revenue experts. The municipal coun-
Gil of Caracas has promulgated law
which provides for an impost on all bach
elors residing within the jurisdiction
Every unmarried man over 35 is required
to pay an income tax of 1 per cent. on
an income of not more than $1,000, or 3
per cent. if his income exceeds that
amount. The poetic justice of this
thing is in making these men who will
not take upon themselves family re-
sponsibilities the duty of providing reve-
nue. for the community. 1t is designed
also to discourage the indulgence of sin
gle blessedness. 1t is possible that some
reformer may make some such proposi-
ton to promote matrimony and raise
revenue in this country.-Chicago News,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24
A 'REDONDO HOP.
Pleasure Seekers Find What They
Want at the Seaside.

Want at the Seaside.
Notwithstanding the inclemency OF
the weather large party of pleasure
seekers came down from Los Angeles
Saturday evening, and delightful hop
was given. The beautiful hall was just
comfortably filled, and the handsomely
dressed ladies and gentlemen presented
a brilliant picture. 1t was at the sug-
gestion of Mr.. r. H. Howell that this
gay crowd of young people assembled
at the Redondo hotel, and his party
consisted of the following: Mesdames
Glassell, Coakley, Frazier, Jones, We'll
don, Smith, Gorsuch and ,Chrisp,
Misses Hauser, Hoagland, Trudel,
Dean, Harbus, Austermell, Messrs. G.
S. Wright, L. f. Brantley, John L.
Latham, G. p. Mcfarland, q. w. David
son, jr., Joseph Andrews, G.. Wither-
spoon, A. c.. Jones. w. d. Mitchell, w.
E. Wright, c. E. Vogelsang, J. B.
Franklin, G. ]. Uthotf, A. 7. POLAND,
A. E. G. Elliott and DR.. Weldon.
Before the guests assembled in the
dancing hall some beautiful music was
rendered in the parlors by Signors Bis
tolfe and Mantanelli, who are fine per-
lOTlueTS OIl StNeTdI StIluSeu lIlSlT uulenGS.
The selections included both classical
and popular music and were highly ap-
preciated.
The following are guests at the Re-
dondo: Richmond Sturdy, England;
D. A. Mendenhall San Francisco; s. j.
Kinds, Fresno; Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E.
Clary, Albuquerque; E. f. Cook, G.
Brown, F. r. Cunningham, j. X. Urm-
ston, Miss G. Stapfer, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
E. Thom, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Prid-
ham, Miss Banning, Misses Mellus,
Miss Waddilove, Theo. Harder, Mrs. J.
E. Platter, John Schumacher, f. G.
Schumacher, H. B. Baldwin, R.
A. Chadwick, Los Angeles, MIR.
and Mrs. George P. Wiltshire, New
port, Ky; William ?. Harrison, San
Francisco; Peter Fleming, Los Angeles j;
E. c. Houghton, Vermont; H. G..
Henry, Minneapolis; H. E. Stevens, St.
Paul; H. Dillard, Mrs. S. NJ. Mygatt
New York; Mrs. w. Renshaw, Balti-
more: David Davis. MINNEAPOLIS. r.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24
THE LATEST.
No Light On the Railroad Situation
Last Night.

No Light On the Railroad Situation
Last Night.
At 8 O'Clock last night HERALD re-
porter visited the Southern Pacific depot
to obtain the very latest information as
to the railroad situation.
1t was found to be very bad. All the
telegraph wires are down to the north,
and are only working to the east as far
as Cotton, so that no definite news could
be obtained.
The inbound train from San Pedro
was ditched at about O'Clock yesterday
afternoon near Cerritos, and five wash
outs were reported between that place
and Compton.
The condition of the track to San
Francisco is an unknown quantity, and
no forecast of what the situation would
be today could be given.
The damage can be said to be fully as
bad as that which resulted flom the
floods OF last winter.
At the Santa Fe general offices no one
could be found yesterday. All the Off
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24

cials happened TO be out on the line be-
fore the damage was done, and could
not get back; nor could anything be
heard from them. General Manager
Wade spent Sunday at Coronado, and it
is supposed started back Sunday night
but how far he got or where he was YES
terday, no one could tell.
General Passenger and Traffic Agent
Hynes was also lost. He had gone out
on Saturday, but where he is tied up no
one knows.
Assistant General Manager Henderson
is also missing, probably being tied up at
San Bernardino, but the actual where
abouts of all these gentlemen could not
be ascertained yesterday.
As matter Of cold fact, no official OF
either road would tell anything about
the extent of the breaks nor of the
outlook for resuming train service, nor
can they until the telegraph lines are
repaired.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24
THE CITRUS FAIR.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AND
LADIES' ANNEX WORK.
range That City's Dislpay-Work for
the Ladies' Annex.

L. T. Fisher, of Santa Monica, came
in yesterday to ask for space in the cit
rus fair for the famous ocean resort. He
showed a picture of very handsome de-
sign which it is proposed to erect. He
was given satisfactory location, and left
after announcing that committee OF
Santa Monica young ladies would be up
in day or two to arrange matters.
About twenty-five ladies', members Of
the annex and the w. r. c., put in an
appearance at the pavilion, yesterday,
and began work. A large quantity OF
cypress rope was manufactured. There
will be plenty of work throughout the
week for all who are willing to serve.
The washouts delaying the mails and
preventing communication with outside
districts occasioned some delay in the
work yesterday.
The arch for Los Angeles county is
nearly completed, and the framework
will probably be hoisted into position
today. The framework for the Duarte
and Vernon designs is beginning to take
shape.
The regular meeting of the ladies' an.
mex was called to order by Mrs. DIR,
Wilder yesterday afternoon. All the
members of the annex are requested to
come to the pavilion, as there is a great
deal of work to be done, and it is hoped
that the ladies will turn out in force. A
great quantity of cypress rope is to be
made, and then the design of the court.
house is to be covered with oranges.
Any of the ladies who have Seeding
oranges that they are willing to donate
will please send them to the pavilion
addressed to the ladies' annex. On ac-
count of the unusual amount OF business
on hand this week the social will be
postponed for two weeks.
Horse blanket and buggy robes at Foys sad
Ilnr n l1v Atasro oh
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24

Carpet Cleaning.
John Bloeser, of the steam carpet cleaning
company, has moved his office to 454 and 456
s. Broadway street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24

Horse blanket and buggy robes at Foys sad
dlery house, 315 n. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.
POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, FEB. 26.
The following list of splendid city business an
residence property will be offered for

The following list of splendid city business an
account of p. BEAUDRY.
.13 lots in the FLORIDA TRACT, just sub
divided In the heart of the beautiful southwest
portion OF the city. between Eighth and Ninth
sts,, ana one biocE Ky west OF Pearl ST. az level
street., near Beaudry ave., close to proposed
Electric Belt car line.
9 lots on north side Pink street, extending
from F1gueroa street east 5Oxl5O feet each;
good view; close to cable cars.
3 lots 5Ox15O each, on west side Centennial
ST., only half block north from Temple St.
lots east side Montreal st., between Alpine
and New Depot streets:
Two hard finished 4-room cottages with good
lots, on New Depot st., bet. Pearl and Montreal
SITS. These are tastefuly built and we'll arranged.
One hard finished 4-room cottage on Mon
splendid business lots on Alameda street.
near College street, 25x14O feet.
fine lots on west side Prudent ST., bet Col
l lot 7Oxl5O feet on west side Gibbons street,
south of Kuhrts st. This lot adj0ins the main
track @ OF the Terminal railway, and - an excel
lots, 4Ox125 feet each, in the BELLEVUE
AVE. tract, on w. side of Alvarado st. This tract
is only "a @ block from Tewpls;str@eet pS @ cable road
1892 acres tincluding streets) to be sold by the
acre, situated on northeast corner of Ward ct.
and Uraon ave. rare chance for capitalists
Also 80 feet front on west side New High st.
by 113 it. deep, adjoining the Johnston mansion.
SIGNS WILL BE PLACED ON ALI. LOTS.
The above lots will be sold at RHOADES &
REEDS Salesrooms, corner Second and Broad
way, on FEB; u, 1891, at 10 o'clock, am;
TERMS OF SALE-$2O cash must be paid by
each purchaser on fall of hammer Balance Of
a to be paid cash on execution of papers, the
remainder to be paid as follows:
On lots less that $4OO In price, $15 per month.
On lots $4O0 to $500 in price, $40 per month.
On lots $500 to $1,000 in price $50 per month:
On lots over $1,000 in price. Il cash, "a In q
months, and the balance year.
Interest on all deferred payments at the rate
of per cent per annum quarterly.
BEAUDRY or F. w. WOOD, ,i29 Temple ST.; or
to BEN. o. RHOADES, II. II. MATLOCK,
Auctioneers. 1875
Los Angeles herald., 1891-02-24
Nebuchadnezzar's Doorstep.

In the Egyptian and Assyr5an gallery
of the British museum, and in close con-
tiguity to the Hittite monument and the
bronze gates of Shalmanezer, there is an
object of more than ordinary interest
bronze doorstep from the great temple
of E-Saggil at Borsippa, suburb or di-
vision of Babylon. The doorstep has not
only the name of Nebuchadnezzar in
scribed upon it, but also mentions his
health or restoration to health. From
this it is presumed to have been q votive
offering. st. Louis Republic.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
ABOUT VAN DINE.

Senator Bentley and Chief Burrows re-
turned yesterday morning from a business
trip to Oswego, Slower and Columbus. this
state. They went to look after the Ed
Van Dine case now pending in the district
court of Labette caunty They speak in
the highest possible terms of their treat
ment in Labette county by the obliging
officials of that county. There is a good
deal of sympathy expressed for young
Van Dine. The county attorney, Mr..
Hill, the prosecuting witness, James
Brock, the young man who did the shoot
ing of young Van Dine, his father. Mr.
Alfred Brock, Mr.. J. NJ. Santee, the owner
of the store where the shooting occurred
Mrs. Brock and the people generally of
Slower and of Oswego express great SYM
pathy for young Van Dine and his condi.
Iion. He was bailed by Mr. Flora. the
register of deeds of Lahette county. who
was at the time a perfect stranger to him.
All of the care that could be given 10 Van
Dine was extended to him at the time of
the shooting. The case is set for the Oc
tober term of Labette county, and if Van
Dine Is able TO be in court viii be disposed
of at that time. His condition at this
time is somewhat critical, as he has NAL
arial fever in addition TO his severe wound
in his leg. His physician says that his
condition is dangerous.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06

| August 14-President Mason, accom-
panied by delegation from the Central
| w. G. L. u, visited the county normal TO
present the subject of Scientific temper
ance instruction" They were most
cordially received, and two hundred Union
| Signals-prepared especially for normals
all over this broad land-were distributed
! August 1S-The usual devotional exer-
cises were followed by the monthly re-
sponsive reading on Christian Steward
ship and Systematic giving" This leaf1et
could be used to advantage and would do
much good if brought before each society
, and organization in the city.
The removal Of the county president
! from our city has prevented active work
along our lines in the county the duty
falling upon the president of the central
union. Arrangements were perfected and
the south Emporia avenue NJ. E. church
having been placed at our disposal, the
annual convention met on August 81, one
representative was present from Finley,
and full delegation from Valley Center.
At the close of the morning session, pic
mic dinner was served on the lawn, about
thirty participating. At the afternoon
session officers were elected as follows:
President, Mrs. L. F. Boyle, Valley Center;
secretary Mrs II. K. Tuller;
treasurer. Mrs. Clara Deen; county
superintendent, of Temperance Hos
plCdl dC OnlCd8Oi Mrs. "A. NJ. IaylOr;
A small audience gathered in the even
ing, and the brave, earnest words uttered
by Reverends Love, Sewell, Lowe, Grey
and Munroe cheered the Workers. We
could but wish multitude had heard
them.
August 25 Devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Mrs. Fellows, followed by
training on parliamentary procedure, and
the reading on local government.
Mrs. Shallan gave her yearly report of
prison and Jail work, before sending it to
the state officers. 1t showed earnest, faith
full work and good seed sown. Her closing
words were: Liquor is the cause of nine
tenths of the crime which has come under
my observation"
The attendance at these weekly meetings
has been very encouraging. The year
closes with forty full paid-up mem
bers and ten who have paid for one-half
the year, which allows US to report to the
state fifty-two paid-up members-the best
showing for some years. Several new
names have been added since July /, and
special work will be done this year to
present our work to individuals and secure
members
Quite number of persons have not yet
found out that the w. G. T. L. exchange
is south of the postoffice. Visit our meet
ings You will be cordially welcomed
ANNIE NJ. TAYLOR
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
WICHITA SURGICAL INSTITUTE.

That Wichita is, and is to be, the com
.Rnercial center of the great Southwest is
frankly admitted by all whose knowledge
of its surroundings is intimate. and whose
interests do not prompt a different state
ment That it is also to be center of pro-
fessional life and activity is equally true.
An illustration in point is furnished by the
Wichita Medical and Surgical Institute
and Eye and Ear Inhrmary recently incor-
porated under the laws of this state, which
proposes to afford to the people of this
great southwest that special skill and
knowledge which is needed for the treat
ment of special diseases. 1t does not in
wade nor seek to invade the pro-
vince of the regular profession, but the
same reason that impels a man with
patent case TO consult patent lawyer,
with a pension case a pension lawyer,
prompts him to consult an oculist if his
eye is diseased; and. to do this upon the
recommendation OF his regular family
physician. Indeed, the vast additions to
the knowledge of medicine and surgery
that have been made during the past fifty
years have made the new system of
specialists a necessity. The regular physi-
clan, if he be honest, no longer pretends to
be familiar with the literature and eX-
pertinent of those cases that are out of the
regular practice, but expects TO turn them
over to those who have given them especial
study and have modern appliances for
their treatment. 1t is for this reason that
we predict the success of the institution
10 which we have referred.
BY its charter its board of managers Is
made up of the following well known citi-
zens of this place: Hon. c.. Reed judge of
district court; John G. Derst, cashier of
Citizens bank; o. Z. Smith, real estate
broker; l. ID. Skinner, cashier of State
National bank; o. G. Eckstein, city treas
urer; DR.. K. T. Purdy and DR. w A. Jor-
dan. Drs. Purdy and Jordan are in
charge Of the work of the institution.
To those who live in Wichita it is neces-
sary to say nothing of these gentlemen, as
they have been for several years promi-
nent members of the medical profession
here, each having large private practice.
To others we may say that DR.. Purdy
graduated from the Rush Medical college
in 1874, and two years ago took O. special
course in the eye and ear at Policlinic and
POSTGRADUATE Medical school in Chicago.
DIR. Jordan graduated from the College for
Physicians and Surgeons at Baltimore in
'7S and has taken several special courses
since.
As the establishment of this institution
under the management of these physicians
has been in contemplation a long time, an
ample opportunity has been afforded for
all needed preparation on their part
They have in their rooms, which comprise
the entire second and third floors OF the
Smith-Skinner block, 135 North Market
street, a full medical library and all such
implements and instruments as are ap-
proved in the practice of modern medi cine
and surgery.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
THE RATIFICATION.

A good sized crowd composed largely o.
ladies met at the Garfield hall last night
in response to the announcement issued by
the Young Mems Republican club, tc
ratify the nomination of the ticket by the
conventions in this city yesterday. Every
body was very enthusiastic and the speaker
was many times interrupted with wild ap-
plause.
Gen. j. c. Caldwell was the orator of the
occasion and scored many hard hit at the
opposite parties. He showed up several
of the schemes advocated by the leaders of
the Peoples party, principally their bank
ing scheme, which he clearly proved to be
impossible and very nearly illegal He
very highly complimented the Republican
party for what they had done and also on
their selection of the ticket. He is forci-
BILE speaker and the greater part of his
audience were much delighted with his
speech and his manner of dealing with the
leading questi ons of the day.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
PERSONALS.

Dick Hurst of Wellington is in the city.
I. Smith is up from Guthrie on business
T. T. Little of Darlington, L T., is il
the city.
Captain Dodge returned yesterday froru
Emporia.
C. L. Freeman of st. Louis is at the
Occidental
r E. Kies went to Larned on business
yesterday.
TT. Owing was down from Great Bend
yesterday.
G. w. Going of Salina is registered at
the Carey.
1. Guyer of Des Moines, Ia, is registered
| at the Occidental.
R.H. Lee and sister of Topeka were in
the city yesterday.
5. A Berry of Kansas City is registered
at the Manhattan.
e. H. St John of Beloit was in town
yes terday afternoon.
G. gorge Kanabel was down from Sedg-
wick City yesterday.
c. w. Croty Of Kalamazoo, Mich, is
stoppi 1g in the city.
EP. Burt of Welsville, N Y, is stop
ping at the Manhattan.
E.T. B5dwell of Coldwater was in the
city trading yesterday.
Frank Anderson of Latham was in
town on business yesterday.
Cash Taylor. of the Sedgwick Panta-
graph, was m the city last night
A. w. Penny of the Dold packing house
goes to Kansas City this morning.
Mrs. T. F. Lane returned aftera months
trip to her old home in Columbus o.
n r Rrot1avv the nrominet lumhernan
of Goddard, was in the city yesterday.
c. L. Mason of Great Bend has accepted
position in the Sante Fe freight Office.
Mrs. E. o. Wild and daughter of ST. Joe
are visiting with Mrs. Logan of this city.
j. d. Bredin, the champion tennis play
er of the state, is registered at the Carey
G. B. Brinestone of Cleveland, O., was
attending to business matters here yes
terday.
r. H. Brown of Klrkville, Mo-. was in
the city attending to business matters
yesterday.
Judge Frank Doster and daughter, off
Marion were in the city for a few hours
yesterday morning.
Mr.. D. NJ. Mathews of Springfield, Mo-,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. l.. P. Tarter, on
North Market street.
Miss Sadie Joseph has returned from Ell |
Reno, o. T., after three months visit |
with her sister, Mrs. j. SchweiZer.
R. E. Torrington, district freight agent |
for the Santa Fe, with headquarters at |
Emporia, was in the city yesterday.
Mr. Charles Ketzler returned from a
months visit in Chicago and the east last
week Charley says Wichita is good
enough for him.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
soUrHwEsrEKN coNvocAr1oN.

The diocese of Kansas will meet in Trim
| ity church, Arkansas City. Sept. 10 and II,
1891. All members of the Episcopal
church are cordially invited to attend the
September meeting of the Southwestern
Convocation. All parishes. missions, or
church organizations, such as guilds, Sun
day schools, ETC., are urged to send dele
gates, who will be entertained. Please in
form the rector, Reverend David w. How
ard, OF your intention to attend the conyo-
cation. The following is the program:
THURSDAY.
$50, Holy communion. Sermon by Rev
R. w. Rhames.
400, Business session.
500, Evening prayer and confirmation.
Sermon (ad parochiam) by Bisho p
FRIDAY.
9:3O. Holy communion. Address (ad
clerum) Bishop Thomas.
2:30. Special discussion: "True Catholi-
cism. "-Several speakers.
f E. DELoNGY, Sec'y.
R. w. RHAMES, Dean.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
A CRAZY WOMAN.

Mrs. Lamper, who lives at 314 South
Emporia avenue, had all her neighbors for
two blocks around her nearly frightened
to death last night, she having gone crazy.
A large crowd gathered about, but no one
had nerve enough TO take her in charge
until oficey Aspey arrived upon the scene.
When he came up the woman was on
her knees praying, in which position she
remained for nearly two hours. She then
started out carrying lamp, basket and
large brush, and said it was time for
mass and that she would go and decorate
the Catholic church.
Officer Aspey thought her unsafe to be
at large so he took her in charge and took
her TO the county jail. where she will be
kindly cared fer until different and better
arrangements can be made for her.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
". c. U.-AUGUsr RESUME.

To the Editor Of the Eagle
Aside from household duties, so much
has been crowded into this month. we have
no time to think that it is the hottest
month OF the year. On Monday afternoon
Mrs. Battles, Of Nebraska, gave an ex-
cellent address on health and heredity to
an audience of almost two hundred women
and girls. The mixed audience IN the
evening was small, but earnestly attentive
TO this much neglected subject. The
committee N charge were pleased, aside
from the good done, to report small
balance to the treasurer after all expenses
had been paid, and vote Of thanks were
heartily given TO the First Christian
church people for the use Of the taber-
nacle.
Tuesday. 4th.-The regular mothers
meeting was held IN charge OF Mrs. Nc
Laughlsn. Topic: What Is Immoral in
Literatures' After the reading quite a
variety OF opinions were freely expressed
bv the large number present. As the busi-
ness room was crowded TO its utmost ca
pacity a committee WAS appointed 70 Sc
cure. il possible, church for the meeting
in September, Miss Fellows, superinte1-
dent Of eTangelistic department, presented
an able report Of the years work before
mailing il 70 the state superintendent.
Mrs J. L. Harris, OF Augusta the bright
president OF the Fourth W Z. L O. dis
irict, was present Her specially is 1uvs-
nile work, but shs gave many useful hints
on the need OF every link IN the chain Of
rganization-local. county, district. state,
nationaI-being perfected. The free-wil
mite collection for literature was taken
and placed in hands OF superintendent OF
literature, Miss Jennie Palmer, August
I1th. After the devotional kexerclses-the
monthly Bible reading. prepared bE
Hannah Whitsle Snith-DoF 10 London
~, ssC,c,fss Plan vs. Mans Plan" WAS par
tieipated by all present. A report was
given OF The young mother WHOM
we have befrisn6e3 ssnes April.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1891-09-06
YOUNG FOLKS PAKTn.

Miss Daisy Bird gave her friends party
yesterday afternoon at the home of her
parents in the north part of the city. cele-
brating her fourteenth birthday. She re-
ceived many beautiful presents and the
afternoon was happily spent by the young
people in dancing and other amusements
and an elegant lunch was served at 4
o'clock
Those who enjoyed the pleasures of this
occasion were Misses Lulu Hatton, Grace
Burson, Jessie Spangler, FlOssie Reicht,
Grace York, Clara Pritchard, Flossie
Guthrie, Katie Lee, Zulu bennett, Anna
Shuban, Mabel Smith, Dora and Ella Nc
Nair, Lizzie Roach, Cora Bird and Master
Charles Smythe.