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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
MORE BINCOING.

A young man named Stark, who came
off the north bound Santa Fe train yester
day morning relates story of how he fell
into the hand of bunco steerers. while on
his way here from Norman, o. I. His
story is very similar to that of the young
barber of this city, which was mentioned
in yesterdays EAGLE. When the train ar
rived at Oklahoma City, two welldressed
young fellows took seats in front of Stark
In a short time they had him engaged in
conversation, aud very soon a game of
cards to vile away hours, was proposed.
After playing for half an hour, betting
was INDUCED in between the two strangers
until finally young Stark was inveigled
and, of course lost. He says that alto
gether he lost s73 The fellows got off the
train at Arkansas City. The victim re
ported the matter to a train hand. but a.
no positive charge could be made against
them, nothing WAS done. Stark is a young
man of about % years of age and states
that he has relatives living near Maize in
this county.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
ODDS AND ENDS.

Tonight at the Garfield hall there will
be a grand tam BOURNE drill which will be
participated in exclusively by little girls.
The committee of the city council in the
freight rate question met night before last
with the wholesalers and had long and
interesting talk on the subject. With
these two bodies working together the re-
snlt cannot be otherwise than good.
The case of the state against Short is
still drawing crowds to the district court
room 1t will probably be finished today.
The old Missouri Pacific depot on the
corner of First and Wichita streets is
about to be moved away.
Mr.. and Mrs Hammond of Anthony re-
turned home yesterday morning after
pleasant visit to the city.
Everything was rather dull about the
county building yesterday with the ex-
ception of the district court.
Dennis Flynn, postmaster OF Guthrie,
ulada a brief visit to the city yesterday,
going out on the Wichita s. Western train
last night.
There has been organized in this city
base ball team They have succeeded in
securing some first class players from
Chicago and Denver and expect to be able
in few weeks to cope with any smAture
club in the state. All they ask is a lit;le
encouragement in a financial way from
the public As Wichita is the only city ia
the state that has not base ball club.
all lovers of the national game should lend
a little assistance and help to make nine
that will be an honor to Wichita The
name of the club will be the "Vulcans,"
and If the name signifies anything, they
will be hard to beat.
A small runaway occurred at the corner
Of Main and Central yesterday, la which
the wheel of John Morris wagon was
broken and his horses leg slightly cut
w. J. Garland, the we'll known stock
buyer of Kiowa, was in the city last night
and reported a very heavy rain in southern
Barber county He says the prospects
down there for large crop OF wheat were
never better.
The reunion committee will meet al the
Office of the secretary OF the Southern
Kansas Fair association a. 1 O'Clock this
afternoon, aud it is absolutely necessary
thai every member De present
Only one arrest was made 10 police
circles yesterday AMI he was plain drunk
The screen door dealers are reaping
harvest Of trade during the pas; few days
Fully thirty business men have supplied
their stores with new screen doors this
week.
One OF the lady cashiers IN a parsrnal
grocery store or East Douglas avenue will
be married about next Tuesday.
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Mrs. ALBERTINE ScHNITzLER, s
LAID TO REST.

The remains of the late Grandpa
Partridge of North Wichita, were laid TO
rest in tine cemetery on the hill on yester-
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. \. II.
Robinson of the North Wichita Presby
terrain church. The deceased was seventy
five years of age at the time of his death,
which resulted from heart disease, with
which he had been troubled for some
time. He was well known and was
member Of the Presbyterion church.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

George Russell left for Topeka last
night TO get his necessary papers and will
proceed thence to Arizona TO join the San
Ia Fe engineering corps that is operating
in that section. He has promised 70 ia
struct the Apache who is fortunate enough
to lift his wig 10 seud some to seven differ
ent friends, but hopes that none OF them
will receive it. Tho George is going to a
rather tough piece Of country he has not
yet arrived st the domains OF ''th' old boy
as many KIND friends mas feared he would
era this
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
PERSONALS.

c. A. Keran of St Joe is a guest at the
Metropole
O. H. Rowland of Chicago is at the
Metropole.
Henry Booth of Iarned is guest at the
MetropOle.
OrvilIe Riggs of ST. Joe is a guest at the
MetrOpole.
J. II. Horter of Towanda was in the city
last evening
]. >. George of Hutchinson was in the
city last night.
Peter Miller of Kingman is stopping at
the Manhattan.
E. E. Blake of FL Reno did business in
town yesterday.
H. NJ Summer of Stafford is guest of
the Occidental.
s. B. Burnell of Kansas City is stopping
at thelMetropole
J. B. Crouch of Hutchinson was at the
Carey yesterday
w Bequearth of Pekin, Ills, is staying
at the Manhattan.
H. Van Develd of Cleveland, O., is stop
ping at the Carey.
f. NJ. Buthr of Florence was visitor in
the city yesterday.
L. E, Bangham of Wilmington, O., was
N the city yesterday.
c. T. Arnett and wife of Anthony are
guests at the Occidental.
c. H. Peckham and wife of Chicago are
guests at the Occidental.
J. NJ McCurdy of New Albany Is stop
ping at the Hotel Carey.
Joseph Dee and w NJ. Hughes of Kansas
City are at the Metropole.
c. Z. Maggard of Kansas City was at
the Manhattan last night.
J. A. Crouickshank and family of
Chandler are visiting In the city.
c. Il. Andrews of Kansas City was reg
istered at the Manhattan yesterday.
Charles E. Owen and wife of Kansas
City are stopping at the Occidental
G. w. Snyder ana family of Coldwater
were registered at the city last night
Isaac Wright and J. H. Hamilton of
Columbus, Kan, are guests at the Carey.
Mrs. j. H. Bailey and Mrs. B. c. Ogden
of Lyons were in the city yesterday visit
ing.
f. r. Rigby of Fort Smith, Ark, was
among the many visitors in the city yes
terday.
H. c. Stewart of Des Moines, Ia, in
scribed his name on the Carey register
last night.
Ed Sample of Medicine Lodge was
among the distinguished southern Kan
sans in the city last night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
BASE BALL,
An Effort Being Made to Get Up Strong Team
Here.

Mr.. Goldstant received yesterday tele-
gram from w. r. Jemmison of Oklahoma
city offering the club of which he was
charged with being manager the sum Of
500 for four games commencing Thursday.
On the heels of the telegram he got letter
to the same effect. Mr.. Goldstant denies
that he is the manager of any club; but he
confesses he takes deep interest in base
ball matters and would like exceedingly
well to see good strong club here. In
fact almost every body regrets that Wichi-
ia has no base ball club. 1t will not be
long without one, however, for George
Ross and some more young men are trying
TO form one at this time The idea is to
get up first class club; one that will be
able to get the backing of the community.
That they may succeed is the wish of every
body who takes All interest in the national
game
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DIED AT 81.

Mr.. Isaac V. Hsycraft died Tuesday
evening n; o'clock, at the home OF his
son, Felix Haycraft. 1856 Gould street. He
was born in Harden county, KY, Jan. q.
1905, being 81 years old ut the time of his
death. He came to Wichita in 1913. Mr.
Hsycraft mas been Christian ever since
he WAS 10 years old, aud = member of the
Baptist church. For the last six years he
has been q great sufferer, but has borne
his Affections with much patience and
fortitude.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2
o'clock, Rev. Ellis II. Jones officiating
The remains will be taken 10 Goddard to-
day for intermept.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
AGAINST WIRE FENCES,

Grant Hatfield, deputy register of deeds,
is agitatlng the immediate passage OF an
ordinance Prohibiting the erection of any
more barb wire fences within the city
limits of Wichita. He says he must have
such an ordinance passed if he has to but
tonhole every councilman in the city The
reason he wants an ordinance of that kind
is that night before last his 900 colt run
into a wire fence in the center of the city
that cut the animal to some extent and
came within an ace of killing il.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
IHE EAGLE THIEF AGAIN.

John Clayton was a. mad as 4 wet hen
yesterday morning. and IA fact has been
quite mad every morning during The psst
week John has Teen reading the EAGLE
during the past fifteen years and the morn
ing be misses ii be says be does not feel
right during the balance Of the day. Ever
since Sunday morning he has teen missing
il aud yesterday party was seen deiiber-
stely picking it up and walking sway with
it. John could not ascertain VINO she
fellow Is. but he makes the proposition
that il he will send in his name and number
and promises not 10 disturb his paper, he
will pay for and send him a copy Of the
EAGLE for six months
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

E. L. Greenleaf of Jacksonville, Ills.
son of f. L. Greenleaf. president OF the
Jacksonville and Southeastern railroad,
visited the stock yards yesterday. He is
on his way to Kingman county where he
has large ranch, and stopped over here
long enough to make short visit with
Joe Ronsome, the weishmaster, who is an
old time friend
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
ED VAIL APPOINTED.

Ed Vail of this city will receive a docu-
ment this morning that viii contain a
gold seal and the signature OF BeDjamen
Harrison, president Of the United States.
He was appointed a few days ago by the
president TO a position on the board of
visitors to the naval academy at Annapolis.
This is the same position which Colonel
Murdoch held two years ago. Ed Is quite
Il navy man himself and his visit to An
spolis will be a pleasant one without
doubt. or course be is 10 be congratu-
lated for the position is a very honorable
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Miss Gertie Thomas entertained a mum
Der of her friends on Monday evening in
honor of Mr.. Chester Mason OF Ogden,
Utah, who is here visiting. The evening
was delightfully."- passed 10 dancing. music
and cards. Among those present were
Misses Jessie kendell. Alice Van Ness.
Julia Woods and Messrs. Chester Mason,
John Kelley, Howard Moffat, Ben Ana
walt, Les Larimer and Rob Stevenson
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
MUSICALE.

An annual concert will be given in this
city at an early date, by Mr.. I. B. Garst
and Mrs. Lillian Hamblin Garst, assisted
by other Wichita talent. A conspicuous
feature of the evening will be the singing
of the Wichita Choral club, a new organi-
cation which numbers over thirty of our
ladies, prominent in social and musical
circles The club has been drilling for
over two months, and, in making its bow
to the Wichita public, in several bright
and beautiful choruses, is sure of hearty
welcome
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Three cases of ladies fine Oxford shoes
consigned to McNaughten, were broken
open night before last in Frisco freight
car and about $500 worth of the goods
stolen. The detectives of the road are now
on the track of the thieves and it is
altogether probable that they will spend
the next few years in the penitentiary.
The road will pay Mr.. McNaughten for
,tt. loSs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
KANSAS MOST EMINENT COLORED
ORATOR

One of the most conspicuous and
brilliant men in Kansas today as an
orator, is Colonel John NJ. Brown, present
county clerk of Shawnee county, who will
address the citizens of Wichita at Armory
hall tonight. Mr.. Brown is a pleasing and
interesting talker, thoroughly familiar
with subjects relating to his race. Matters
not what your politics. or color may be-
black or white. Democrat, Republican, or
Alliance, you will be well entertained
Come out aud hear him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Deputy United States Marshal Charlie
Marx Of Saltwater, o. T.. brought up two
colored prisoners last night. They are
both convicted of larceny and one OF them
is doomed to spend six months in the
county Jail while the other is sentenced to
one year in the government penitentiary
at Columbus, o.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
MEDICAL SOCIETY MEETING.

The City Medical Society met last
night at the office of Dr. kirkwood on
East Douglass avenue and had quite an
interesting and instructive meeting which
lasted till nearly II O'Clock. DR.. Everett
read paper on infant feeding which
brought forth an immense amount of
valuable discussion on the subject.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
DIED.

Little Keith Hargett, the 2-year-old boy
of Andrew and Rebecca Jewett-Hargett.
died at the family home near SedgwIck
City, Monday afternoon, of pneumonia.
The little boy was child of unusual
romise-handsome. bright, intelligent
and of a lovable disposition, and his death
has saddeued the hearts of all who knew
him. The parents have the very profound
sympathy of friends in their sore bereave-
ment. Mr.. Hargett, keith's mother, is
sister to Judge T. B. Jewett of this city,
who attended the funeral obsequies, which
took place at O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
GERMAN LADIES.

There will be meeting of the Wichita
German Ladies Aid society at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Fritz Schnitzler, at the cor
ner of Riverview and Central avenue on
Thursday afternoon at promptly O'Clock.
All members are requested to be present.
Mrs. CHAs WE'LL, Pres.
Mrs. ALBERTINE SCHNITZLER, Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

The Altar Chapter Of 81. johns Guild
will bold a social At the residence OF DR. r..
II. Creditor 452 v EmporiA ave. on Thurs
DAY evening May lzth, at : o'clock 4
short program will be rendered a cordial
invitation is extended 70 all No charges
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

The high water in Chisholm creek and
in the mill race is still raging. aud there
are nc signs OF the water rsceding. The
water has nearly overfiowed the banks and
is higher than for a year. On Eighteenth
street the water in the mill race just
reached the bridge.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

That decorated train from Argonia will
be at the Missouri Pacific depot this af-
ternoon about $50. 1t will be worth see
ing, and, no doubt, hundreds of people
will be at the depot when it comes in. The
The Wellington band will accompany it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Secretary Irwin Of the school board is
now in possession of typewriter over the
keys of which he has great control already
being now able to write faster with it than
with pen or pencil.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Assistant Postmaster Moore and wife
lett yes erily for Hot Springs, Arkansas.
They viii remain for some time. Mrs.
Moore. wLn has been sick for over year
goes there with the hope of beuefittiug her
health. Aer many friends earnestly pray
that these health giving springs may bene.
* her
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Professor A. W. Sickner is making
preparations for giving grand public re-
cital on the last Friday of the present
month. Nothing but popular music will
be played at this recital. At the next re-
cital following this, nothing but classic
music viii he played.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

There will be SPECIAL meeting OF the
Thursday afternoon Cooking Club Thurs
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Is
H. Campbell, Riverside.
MIS-. SPASGLER
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Wartield Breeder, an employe Of the
Burton car works, while lifting some
heavy timbArs yesterday slipped and fell.
hurting his back quite severely. He will
probably be laid up .for some time from
the effects of the accident.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Mrs. Tony Bruhn and little grand
daughter. Carrie Bvubn, left yesterday for
Chicago, His, where sue goes on an ex-
tended visit
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

A little girl of H. c. Adamson of North
Wichita, has been quite sick with spinal
disease for some time, was taken suddenly
worse last night
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Mrs. w. t. Jackson, wife of Attorney
Jackson of Coldwater, is spending few
DAYS in the city and is the guest of Colonel
ID. R. Green.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Henry Mathey of North Wichita. who
has been sick for several days, is recover
ing and is able TO be around again.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

The Children's Home wants a girl 70
serve as cook for the house; no fancy
dishes A steady situation aud fair wages
is promised. Apply at the home on College
Hill
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Over 2OoO head of hogs were received at
the stock yards in this city yesterday. The
business is now rapidly increasing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Mrs. +. B. Lawrence has left for
Columbus. Kans.. where she will spend
the summer months visiting her parents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

A much talked of affair is the wedding
which will take place in the northern por-
tion of town within a very short time. The
participants are both well known in society
rira
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

W. T. Mcdonald was tried ia Jostics
fuckers eoart. was fouBd guilty aud
sentenced 10 ten days IN the county Jail
The crime for which Mcdonald has 70 psy
such a penalty is that d being drunk and
chasing bis wife and chiIdrep over the
premises with vicious locking butcher
k...s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Ben Z Page, delez.te-eisct 20 the Re
publican national convention, was up from
Clark county yesterday on business
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o. THE DEATH OF b. +
FULTON

Whereas, the members of the Merchants
Protective association have learned of the
sudden and unexpected death of b. +. Full
ton, one of their members, be it
Resolved. by the Board of Directors"
that in his sad and untimely death the as
ISOLATION has lost a faithful and valuable
member. and the merchants of this city
one of their most highly respected and
representative young business men.
Resolved, That we extend to the wife
and friends of the deceased our sympathy
in this time of sorrow, and the assurance
that he was esteemed by those who knew
him best.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Rev. Fleming snd wife Of this city Vii!
leave this morning over the Rock Island
for Portland, Or. to attend the preseytsry
meeting
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

John L@veit zsed 81. died yesterday al
the ST Francis hospital with uasiariAl is-
Tsr. HIS remains sail be 10 uttered today
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Regular meeting this evening at O'Clock
sharp Business OF great importance. A
full attendance is requested.
CHAs. NJ FECHHEINER, II. MCCABE,
h of X. and :. &. e..
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MIR. B. H. Rose

Is well known in Rochester, n. Y, as head
of the firm of Rose s. Eddy, wholesale and
retail dtalers In general hardware and house
furnishing goods, at 1877 East Main Street.
The stltement Of so prominent a man must
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
PatroniZed by
The Ladies.

The delicate, truly pure and
excellent qualities Of DIR.
Prices Delicious Flayoring
Extracts have secured for
them the patronage Of the
most intelligent housewives
of this country. A few cents
additional cost docs not de-
ter ladies who are mindful Of
the health Of their family.
from procuring that which Is
known 70 be pure and whole
some. Those who have not
should try DIR. Prices Deli
cious Flayorings. Lemon. Va
nilIa, Orange, Nectarine, etc.
They are the finest made
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Mrs. Louie Dittman of Salt Lake City
who IS visiting with Mss Fordbam IL this
city is Quite sick With the meAslA&
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
Chronic Dyspepsia

! was also broken down by over-work, 50
that could not sleep nights. My stomach is
now perfect, my nerves in excellent shape,
and [ have gained 10 pounds in months.
For all this benefit my gratitude is due Hoods
Sarsanarilla. Accept my best wishes for
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12
on IRRIGATION.

Colonel c. D. Perry OF Englewood has
been in the city several days on business.
Colonel Perry is a prominent citizen Of
Clark county and is the proprietor OF the
celebrated Clermont ranch which com
prises about 1000 acres. The gentleman
has spent a great deal OF time and large
amount OF money in making experiments
in irrigation. He states that his land hAs
achieved a high state OF cultivation
through a system OF irrigation which is OF
his own invocation When once the lrriga-
iion question i taken property in hand
the Colonel asserts. then the western
counties viii be the most promising IN the
state He bases great expeetIcus upon lrri-
cation aud expects to rcvoiutIOaIz= ali
farming by good and thorough system IL
irrigation. He has been very successful IL
all OF his experiments and has been e>pec-
iaiiy successful la raising s.ialfa- He re-
ports wheat 10 fine condition and states
that the late rains over western Kansas
were genera and very beneficial He saw
fiesds OF wheat near ,he state line ia Clark
county which j already heading out
A J. APPLICABLE aud wife have gone 20
Chattanooga. Tenn. 10 attend the annual
cor Eeniion OF railway teleETapeTs which
Viii be II session there nexs week. They
went by way o. Chicago. indianapolis. Cin-
cinaati and Louisville They viii be
abseaI ssysIsl ss1A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

WICHITA LODGE so. $50, KsIGBTs or
pYTHIAS
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SPECIAL,
10 DAYS SALE.

J. & T. Cousins French
Kid, wells and turns; opera
tip and plain toes. b. 10 r.
Button $500 shoes at $3.50.
81 pair Laird, Shober d
Mitchell 500 shoes; 10 close
them out. will sell at 1915.
Gents French calf, Kan
CARGO. COrdOvan and Pat
ent Leather 500 shoes,
comprising Burt & Pack
ards. Hathaway, Soule d
Harrington, and Harmon
& Sons fine 800 shoes.
No reserve, go for 10 days
at $3.50.
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Command Attention

al send this unsolicited as feel TO con-
graduate myself that 1 used Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. Six months ago my digestion was very
bad and had almost a case of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-05-12

Tom and Fred Trickey of Mulvane were
in Town yesterday Ea1ssctipg business,