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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
QUITE AN EVENT.
An Immense Crowd Attend the Social at 81.
Johns Ci.ut eli.

The social held last night in the St
Johns Episcopal church, corner of Topeka
avenue and Third street. was great sue
cess from a social standpoint.
The crowd in attendance was large and
was drawn from the best elements of the
community. The Methodist, the Catholic,
the Hebrew, the Lutheran and the Presby-
terian met there together apparently di-
vested CT all denominationaI preJudices
AID went hand in hand IN the enjoyments
of the occasion.
The social was not for pay, it was abso-
lutely free and refreshment were dispeus-
ed with the characteristic hospitality OF
the Episcopalidns. dozen young ladies
of the church We'd with each other in dis
pensiDg ice cream aud cake and those who
refused TO partake were mot III it, for
the refreshments were certainly tlrst-class-
Tie basement of the church was
given up to this feature of the pro-
gram while the upstairs or main body
of the church was given up to CONVERSE
ton aud those pleasant exchanges OF greet
ing and compliments which are character
istics OF an informal church reception.
The decorations were superb and elab-
crate and consisted Of ali kinds of flowers
and plants known to the cultured homes
of Wichita. There were some wild flowers
and plants also, aud all were arranged very
tastely. The lights were complimeuted
highly for their arrangements. There
are probably 100 incanGescent lamps IN the
building and they are arranged In groups
IN such a manner as TO reflect llgh. on
everything In other words il will be i'm
possible for worshiper to stand in his
own light in St. Johns church when it is
ready for services. II one can't read his
prayer book by the light of one group Of
lamps he can do so by another. Ii required
taste and 10 small amount Of science 10
arrange the lights in this manner and
when they were turned ON last night for
the first time Superintendent O'Neill of
the Citizens company WAS proud OF the
work
Thomas Shaw's orchestra was present
and furnished its most elegant music for
the occasion. The Gilmore Of Wichita
knew hat he had critical audience IN
that fashionso Die throng and he did his
best to please them Beck's imitation of
clog dance, performed with his
drum sticks, was quite a feature of the
musical program and it was highly ap-
preciated Taking the social by individual
features rs well as whole 1t was a grand
success and the Episcopaliaus are to be
congratulated on it.
ST. Johns church is not yet completed,
but it is progressing rapidly and Will soon
be ready TO worship III. 1t has advanced
far enough, however, TO show that 1t Will
be one of the most handsome church
edifices in the southwest when the work
of the builder and the artist viii have
been completed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
EMIL'S WORK.
One Man Tries to Block Work in Which
Thousands Are Interested.

There are probably $1,000 people in
Wichita. Twenty-siX thousand nine hum
dred and ninety-nihe of this number are
in favor OF having Douglas avenue made a
fine street and one man is against it ap-
parently. This is Emil Werner. the hard
ware merchant. Yesterday he instituted
injunction proceedings in the district
court restraining the Barber Asphalt COM
pany from tearing up the jasperite fraud
in front of his lots on Douglas avenue east
of the Union depot. He recites in his pc
tition that the pavement is good. that he
does not want any other kind, tha: the
action of the city council in awarding the
contract to the Barber Asphalt company is
not legal and whole lot of other stuff
usually put into petition of this kind.
While the proceedings will probably
amount to nothing except bill of costs
which Mr.. Werner will have to pay, new
eriheless they will upset the plans or the
contractors. The contractors were almost
ready to commence tearing up the jasper
lite at the place mentioned, but will now
have TO commence at the west end, and
thus traffic must necessarily be abandoned
for few days west of Main street as the
asphaltum already laid on the north side
of the street is hardly hard enough yet for
street traffic Henry Schweiter is on Mr..
Werper'S bond
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
STRUCK OIL.
4 Peculiar Discovery-w hat Does it Mean?

Yesterday Mr.. D. j. Reber who resides
near Lorena. just across the Butler county
line on the Frisco railroad, was in the clly
and reported at the EAGLE office discov-
ery that was made last week on the farm
of VIM. League. adjoining Reber's and
about half mile from the station named.
Mr.. League was engaged in sinking well
for the purpose OF securing water for his
stock, and when down about thirty feet
suddenly there burst out a strong Kissing
sound equal and similar to the escaping
steam OF a locomotive, at the same time
perceptible vApor arising from the well.
This caused the diggers TO stop for awhile,
but no further development occurring
other than the noise, which contIn-
ued without diminishing IN volume,
work was resumed and the
well sunk 20 depth OF sixty feet when
strong vein of water was developed. The
water rose to a depth of twenty-five feet.
The Kissing sound ceased but in its stead
a heavy humping noise like that produc-
ed by the air pump on a locomotive, and
with each vibration the water in the we'll
was considerably agitated, almost equal TO
boiling pot.
No odor is emitted from the well, nor
does the water contain any peculiar taste
or color when fresh drawn, though after
standing for a while well defined oily
scum collects on the surface very like
crude petroleum, aud vegetables cooked IN
the water taste as strong OF coal Oil as II a
quantity had been put in the vessel.
| Mr, League does not apprehend that
| there is anything of value attached to the
discovery, but the circumstances enumer-
! ated above indicate the possibility of the
! existence of valuable oil. mineral or nat
ural gas deposits IN the vicinity. Having
secured what he went after, supply OF
| stock water-stock drink the water when
| fresh drawn-Mr. League does not think
! of prosecuting the search further, but
| Others will no doubt take the matter in
hand and prospect 10 the extent the cir
cumstances and developments may war
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
A WICHITA MAN HURT.

The wess-bouud Frisco passenger train
which left this city st 9 o'clock Monday
eSsaing coilided with a stock train At -
point one and half miles south Of Butler
Yesterday morning at GO o'c!ocG. The
engineer and fireman of the stock train
were killed. Several other trainmen were
seriously injured Engineer Gates of the
passenger train WAS badly hurt and VIII
probably die. His fireman, George BENZ
son, sustained severe injuries from the
scalliing waters. Conductor WAshburna
who had charge of the passenger train and
who IS well known in this city escaped in
Jury. Bagcagemen Wagner WAS thrown
Violently against the side of his car and
internally injured. Conductor Clark Of
the stock train attempted TO jump and
was seriously hurt,
He i son of Jeweler Frank Clark of
Commercial street, this city. HIS father
left last night fer the scene OF the wreck.
None of the passengers were hurt, aad
The damage TO the trains Is not reported.
large. Saven car loads Of cattle, however
belonging to tie stock train were killed
aud mangled. All trains on the Frisco
will be delayed several hours until the
track can be cleared.
The responsibility OF the disss er hls not
yet been located. The injard men re-
side in Nonett and Paris.-Ss Iugtield
Democrat
Mr.. Wagner, the baggagemsn above
referred to. lived here three or four years
He left here last year and went to Spring
teld, where he obtained the position of
baggageman. George Benson never lived
here. but he ran in here often and Is well
known among Santa Fe and Frisco train
mea.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
ODDS AND ENDS

The following sightseers left yesterday
for the worlds fair: Mr.. aud Mrs. Linten.
Mrs. Scott Rusk, Misses LYDIA Mills, Jessie
Clark, Auua Mason, Eta Mason, Anna
Nulyey. Florence Muivey H S. McMi-
chaeI, Mr. and Mrs 5. 5. Noble. Mrs. VIII
Granger, Misses Jekyll, Mabel Ayers. n.
P Barnes. Mrs ST. Clair, Miss LYDIA How
ard and Mss Sitter.
Charlie McAdams is absent from his
duties ic Fred Richtis drug store owing to
sickness which has confined him to his
room for few days.
c. J. Fletcher IS visiting Missouri and
will be absent for week or more. The
trip is one OF pleasure
Mrs. C. w. Smythe OF North Waco av'
enue is confined TO ner room with sick
ness.
y B. Ticker, a merchant OF Derby. was
in the city yesterday purchasing goods
There were but three victims in the
notice court yesterday. A. Drurnm was
fined 50 for being intoxicated, Tom Nc
Cary i.qaidaLed an old fac OF $ and
James McNeary was fined - for lettering.
Jim Antrim, who has been IN the Pres
byterian hospital at Chicago for several
weeks. has retarGed home In excellent
health and thoroughly cured.
q s. Ellis, merchant OF Cicero. was a
visitor in the city yesterday aud reports
business III his little city very satisfac-
tory.
VI. NJ. Mitchell, a well known merchant
of Perth, Sumner county, was IN town
yesterday replenishiDg his stock for ths
harvest trade.
James Tapp of Maize was Wichita Wis
itor yesterday and made some purchases
of store supplies.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

The FIRST Baptist church will have their
anniversary aud roll call this evening at
$50 O'Clock This is a custom, beautiful
and unique established by the present
pastor Rev. Ellis NJ. Jones. It's purpose
is TO bring the entire mem bership together
in an anniversary meeting, to hear reports
from all departments of the church's work
and thus inform the membership or the
work done during the closing year. The
roll of membership is called, and each
member Is expected to answer to his or her
name; if it is impossible for them to be
present they are expected 10 write to the
church. The church covenant Is read,
which is an impressive part of the service
The exercises are interspersed with good
music by The choir and congregation. A5
the close of the program an hour is given
TO social converse and Misunderstanding, and
partaking OF refreshments.
Such viii be the character Of the meet
ing held by the First Baptist church Of
our city this evening, ii their place OF
worship. the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation auditorium.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
INDIAN VISITORS.

Three Indians were passengers on the
north bound train last night. They were
from the land OF the Sioux and were at
Darlington visiting. The party consisted
of two middle aged men and patriarch
who was their father. Sixteen years ago
when party of northern Cheyennes were
transferred to the Indian Territory there
was a comley maiden among them named
Black Bird, " whose brother committed
suicide few yearsago near Caddo Springs,
4 young scion of the Sioux tribe
was III love with Black Bird and
after the removal of her tribe he became
so love sick that he deserted the warlike
Sioux and wended his way toward the In
dii an Territory to sue for the hand of
Black Bird. He was successful, but 1t
was conditioned that if ne married her he
must :oin the tribe and live the life of a
cheyenne. He did so and the passengers
on last nights train were his two brothers
and his father who had no. seen him since
be left the tribe in 1878 The old mans
name was Black Bear while the sons have
adopted the more Christian name of
Saunders.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
PERSON AIS.

c. J. Hafey, Eureka. is in town.
" a J. Judy, Macon City, is in town.
S s. Seibel, Kansas City, is in town.
7. H. Gore, St. Louis, is at the Carey.
Charles a. Elias, Bath, is in fife city.
j. w. Ashman, Laconia, is sin the city.
j. VI. Proctor, Sturgeon, is in the city.
+. l.. Zandis, st. Louis, is at the Carey
George r. Laage, Philadelphia, is in the
city.
q. W. Rice, Ashland, is at the Manhat-
tan.
J. H. Hammer, Kansas City, is in the
city.
}. NJ Ross, Lyons, was in town Wednes-
day.
C. S. Watson, Andale, is at the Manhat-
tan.
J. w. Graybill, Boston, was in town yes
terday.
w f. Donley, kingfsher, is at the Man
haitian.
Charles Patterson, Fl Dorado, is at the
Carey.
B. K. Coffman, Chicago. was in the city
yesterday.
J. ID Smith, Topeka. dined at the Carey
yesterday.
j. T. Anderson, st. Louis, was in the city
yesterday.
E f. Bell, Chicago, stopped in the city
yesterday.
C. W. Sample, Kingman, was IN the city
yesterday.
f. S Leeds. st. Louis, was in the city
yesterday.
?. Schneblin, ST. Louis, is registered at
The Carey.
H. p. Gait, Kansas City, was in town
last night.
w. A. Brundage, St. Louis, is registered
at the Carey.
II. Guentsche, New York, is registered
at the Carey.
V. r. Stevens, Minneapolis, was in the
city last night
o. Haythorn, Belle PLANE, dined at the
Carey yesterday.
F. B. Gareeton, Colwicb, lodged at the
Carey last night.
w. s Mitchell, Kansas City, was in
town yesterday.
{. T. Anderson, Pratt, did business II
the city yesterday.
James l.. Britain, Arkansas City was
IN town yesterday.
s. Welsh, Kansas City, breakfasted al
the Carey yesterday.
:. q. Clarke, Springfield, was in the city
yesterday two hours.
@ 4. Glass, Winfield, was in the Peer
less Pridcess yesterday.
Clyde Quincy. Salina, took dinner at tbs
Manhattan Wednesday,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
RAIN MAktRS AT MEADE.

Everybody saw the big black clouds that
came up from the southwest last night
and expected that they would bring a
rain They did not know, perhaps, that
those clouds were probably caused by the
raln-makiug experiments that were beld
in Meade county yesterday under the Ii
rection of the Rock Island company's ex-
pert rain maker. Mr.. Charles. travelling
passenger agent for that road, who WAS II
the city, stated that the rain making tests
were undoubtedly the cause OF the clouds
appearing and offered to bet that 1t was
then raining heavily in Meade county
He has the strongest possible faith IN the
rain-making system of the company.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

The notice in yesterdays EAGLE II rela-
ton TO assessing judgments had the de-
sired effect TIE rush begun early aud
kept Up late. Il was like a rush for dry
goods nj some OF the sales the merchants
have. and the object was the sane-ro save
money. The commissioners hardly foand
time TO go 20 dinner. They had only one
question to ask: Must l pay taxes on
these judgments IL d0o's release them -
Yes. sir was the response Thsu they
went up stairs and released and released.
VIII Ayres said that cor few hours the
district clerks office WAS overrun with
men releasing judgments.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
STOCK YAKDS NOTES.

Colonel Runyou of Lexington, KY, IA
Their of Asa Runyon, was at the yards yes
terday.
Mr. Shepherd of Sharon was at the yards
Yesterday with car of hogs and cattle.
Mr. johnson of Attica was at the yards
Yesterday with mixed load of cattle and
hogs.
A very satisfactory Improvement notice
able at the stock yards is an ice cooler
placed in the scale house by Superintend-
ent Dulaney.
1t was 100 in the shade at one time IN
the stock yards yesterday.
|. NJ Horton of Caldweff-had load of
cattle at the yards yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
AFTER The BANDITS.
soldiers and Scou on the Trial of the
Cimarron Robbers

A cattleman who came up from Wood
ward. l. T., last night said that Amos
Chapman, the noted scout attached TO
Camp Supply and party OF soldiers, ar
rived at Woodward yesterday morning.
having in charge two horses abandoned by
the Cimarron train robbers owing to The
hot chase given them. Some deputy
marsnals were still left on the trail and 1t
was expected that they would soon capture
the dzsperados. as the indications were
that the robbers horses were very tired.
The soldiers and scouts pursued The rob-
bers to the north line OF Inc old Cheyenne
and Arapahoe reservation where they were
compelled 10 give up the chase, owing 20
the TACT that the limits of thsir oIders had
been reached. 1t seems their orders
were to return 10 the post
by noon yesterday aud in order to
comply with them they had to give up he
pursuit at the time they did. Hesaid that
the pursuers told some very exciting
stories about the chase and that they
would undoubtedly capture the robbers o!
kill them if they were permitted ID re
main out twerty-four hours longer.
Last night the following dispatch was
received from Camp Supply:
The Cimarron train robbers crossed the
Santa Fe at hitehead Monday at p. m.
The first news the commanding officer re-
ceived of this was by telegram at 9 p. m
Monday. He sent cavalry III pursuit at :.
D. H., and they followed as far as the law
permits to the Indian Territory line. Par
suit was SO close that the robbers aban-
doued two horses with equipments and
coats. They are now south of the strip in
the north Cheyenne country, practically
dismounted and followed by men from
Oklahoma who know them. The robbers
are not part of any organized gang.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
TAKEN UNDER AMUSEMENT.

The preliminary hearing in the case OF
the state against Officer Harry sutton was
concluded at o'clock yesterday and the
arguments made. Justice Keenan, has
taken the case under advisement and viii
render his decision some time this after
noon Opinion is divided as TO the proba
BILE result. The defense claim that If Mr.
Keenan, binds Sutton over to the district
court he will be released on writ OF hab-
cas- corpus.
The case created considerable interest
and legions of men with low foreheads
who ought to have been at work, listened
all day to the evidence on account of th'
Police Gazette hue of the same.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
ANOTHER HOT DAY.

Yesterday WAS another warm day.
Light umbrellas were seen everywhere.
Mother Hubbards were in great demand
at home by wives and daughters and
sweethearts People stopped in the shade
and mopped their brow, and once more
started on their journey, wishing they
we're home. 1t WAS so hot that Emil
Werner got cut an injunction on the as
phala people, thinking they were the
cause OF the heat because they had fire
on the street. But about seven O'Clock n
change occurred. and the evening was a
delightful oae
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
BgokE THREE RIBS.

Thomas Stevens OF Attica township
while coming 10 town yesterday fell frem
a load of hay about six miles west OF town
and three OF his ribs were broken. Il was
at dHst thought that he WAS injured in
teruaAy but medical examination abated
the fears Of that kind. The team he was
driving became frightened at a moving
machine and turning short the wagon was
unset
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
Beating Dame Nature.

Drummer-It just beats all. I'm
travelling for an umbrella house, and
every place I've struck has been suffer
ing from drought
INVENTOR am travelling with rain
producing apparatus. and every town
I've struck was knee-keep in mud
Drummer say. let's travel TO-
cether-N. \. Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

Nessrs. Fare Bake. Nose AnI4Tsor,
Wa AYERS. o. &. Ca:csl. -l4h tue Misses
Z Benu, VI Mchlaissn, La.a and i.sliie
Bsaa. formed \ party ws8 went 20 W4s-
uuE grove last evening fer = p}calc. ! ne
night was beautiful. aDi sae voices o. TIE
merry crowd drew asi slss hlrsi. for a nzge.
OF mere. aag tae woods fairly eaiverss,
with -is. ssd bird Ga~sse vseIax eAra wssh
the oEber fer swe%gAess The 1Gas= quar-
tsise w,sa', IN IL bat ep.s.=a sarase.res
aeyertlslssA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
PARAMOUNT.

Arrangements are perfected with the
street car company for the accommoda-
ton of ali desiring to visit Fairmouut In
stitute tomorrow evening. The program
promises 20 be very exceedingly interest
Inc. Several novel and unique attractions
Will be on the boards.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Young Ladies Mississionary society
of the Emporia Avenue Baptist church
will give IA lawn social Friday evening at
the northeast corner OF Eleventh street and
Lawrence avenue. Ice cream and cake
will be served. A short program will be
rendered Come and have good time.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
DEGREE OF HONOR

Regular meeting of Queen City Lodg'
No. 20, in A. O. L. ". hail, North Marke
street, tonight Members will come pre-
pared to pay dues. All members mus
attend this meeting. as business of Impor
lance will be considered.
GERTRUDE WALLACE, c. OF II.
N. L. Dutton Recorder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

The Baptist Ladies Missionary society
held business meeting AZ the home OF
Mrs Pittinger, -. North Topeka avenue
yesterday p, M Much work Was accom-
plished, aaa the ladies laid oat program
Tor increased work and efficiency ID tae
good Cause.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15
RDR xgFr pE>rH.RgFp

Offer Bob NefT o. sae Metropolitan %
lice force has teeu discharged from cffIos
and patrolnlAn John Fisher has takga bis
plaza L j. said that some o,heE od1csrs
viii soon be discharged and many Ok them
are shaking III their boots II anticipation
OF being the ualGcky caes.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

A nice six months record for Nr. Cones
demo pop police force, one of them bound
over for killing mar, one on trial now
for killing man and another one under
arrest for committing crime more be-
NOUS thsn the other two have to answer
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

The many friends of Miss Nettie Fech-
heimer are pleased TO welcome that es-
Unable lady home after an absence of six
months with friends in New Orleans and
TEXAS ,onints
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

Miss Georgia 2srr is enjoying A visit
this week from Miss Olive Glazier OF New
ton, daughter of Conductor Glazier of the
santa Fe, who mounted his engine and
ran his train away from the bandits, few
weeks ago, near Ponca, q. I.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

\ gentleman who came up from Wei
lington yesterday stated that BE saw feds
Of corn all along the liae that were as fine
as be lie has ever seen II Kansas He
states that the outlook is very encourss-
lag Tor a large Weld
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

Mr.. VI. p. Barnes and his grand
daughter Miss Mabel Ayers. left yester.
day for Kalamazoo, Mich. where they will
spend the summer and on their return
will spend some time at the worlds fair
Miss Mabel will be missed by host Of
friends in this city.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

Miss Emma Hill. who has been attend
ins the High school. and who graduated
this year. leaves for her home in Sharon,
Kan, this morning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

There ism: man il town WHO Will
envy the postmaster his position for tas
next month, Aud the present o2e vii
probably :tee tue wrath % come ana 70
10 Chicago. or la the psor.s. fair
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

". E Stanley. vile and Harry, the
Misses Mason, Miss Mills. Miss Clark.
Miss MuIvey, Miss Hel!or, Mr.. MeNichael
aud Dr. Furley aud wife started 70 Cbica-
20 yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

WICHITA, Kan. June SIM, 10. Moon.
VIII meet at 80 All members are re-
ouesteu TO be present, as there viii be an
installation OF officers.
Mrs, NELLIE SIMMONS.
pOca loutas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-15

Mr.. Don Clement of Delaware county,
Ohio, enjoyed a sight of Wichita yester-
day and was well pleased, as well as
amazed at its business character.