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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
CALLING FOR CASH
SUING THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY
COMMITTEE FOR HACK HIRE
F. r. Stone Says They Owe Him and
That He Must Have His Money.
Ugly Hints Thrown Out That
CroOkedness Existed in
the Committee.

II want my money"
That is what f. II. Stone has been tell
ing the Democratic county central COM
mittee for some time.
Yesterday he became tired of asking
them for what was his due and sued 'em.
I. r. Stone is livery man, and at the
last election furnished s16 worth of teams
to. haul good and true" fusonists to the
polls in carriages.
The Populsis are not made joint de-
PENDANTS, which is strange, as the car
riages were as much for their benefit as
for the Democrats. This makes the Demo
Gratis hot. They think that if that amount
is really due, the Populists ought to be
sued with them.
The fact is, the Democrats are not going
to pay the bill, any way. They are in the
soup and have no money. And, by the
way, there is a murmuring of discomfort
in the committee. Some of them say that
there was enough money in the treasury TO
pay everybody, but that somebody got
away with it. They not only say that
there was enough money on hand to pay
all bills. but that there was surplus
enough to buy few kegs OF beer
for the ratification. By some legerdemain
all this disappeared, and the result
is that some ugly charges are made against
certain members of the committee.
The boys who have been sued are going
to take advantage of the Douglass cleo
tons law. They are going to resist the
suit on the ground that they could not
legally hire carriages to bring people to
the polls. for the reason that that would
be influencing votes, and therefore Mr..
Stone has no right to collect claim of
that kind, for the reason that such claim
is illegal.
Again, they will try to make Mr.. Stone
show that he furnished value received
for the SIC. In other words, they
are going to make him give the
names of the men he took to the polls
at % cents each, the legal rate under the
ordinances, and, of course, this will be
hard thing for Mr.. Stone to do. Then
they are going to make him show how
many of them were Democrats, as they
hold that they are liable only for the haul
ing of Democrats, and, of course, this will
be impossible for Mr.. Stone to do as it
was very hard matter for even the COM
mittee to tell who were, and who were
not Democrats at last falls election.
The suit has been brought in Justice
fuckers court and there will be some
lively and sensational evidence intro
duced when the case will be tried.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
A DELIGHTFUL DONATION.

One OF the teachers of the city schools
suggested II Superintendent Richardson
penny collection in the schools for the
poor. in connection with Mrs. Walden 5
concert, the money to be turned over TO
her committee, she Offering to assiS. in
laying il before the scholars. Dr.. 4. in.
doysed the plan and the collection follow
ed. The result seems almost surprising
Sixty-iye dollars aud SIX cents j. the sum
tina. was turned over TO Treasurer Kramer
lSst evening as the result Of tsse suSses-
ton, who wishes US TO acknowledge the
receipt OF the same in The EAGLE, as were
the other sums that had their In> pirattou
from the same source. This modest, yet
grand. contribution Of our children Will
pay for thirteen hundred Iosves Of bread
or comfortably ciothe a dozen needy child
rem. All praise 10 the teacher, 70 tie
superintendent and 10 the children.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
SHE WEPT SCALDING TEARS,
One Catastrophe Which Nearly Broke up a
Wichita Household.

A recently married young gentleman in
Wichita who lives on North Topeka
avenue picked up friend on Douglas
avenue Friday last and took him home to
lunch without notice to his wife.
When he reached home, the Wichita
wife WAS of course frustrated. She called
him to one side and explained that there
were only dozen raw oysters, and when
their guest had eaten his quota of four,
he must not be asked to take more. This
the Wichita man promised to remem Der.
He was good husband, too.
When their guest had eaten his four
oysters the husband asked him to take
some more.
The wife looked distressed and the guest
declined.
The husband insisted that his
friend should have more. The wife
glared and looked as if she were in agony,
and the guest firmly refused to allow the
rest of the oysters TO be brought from the
kitchen.
Later the wife said to her husband:
"How could you urge him to have moro
oysters when l explained to you that there
weren't any more?"
Il am very sorry" said the penitent
husband, "but l forgot all about it."
What do you suppose l was kicking
you under the table for?" retorted his
wife.
But you didn't kick mel" said her hus-
band.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
HE COULD NOT ROUSE CHEM.
One OF Postmaster Jawett's Nal Carriers h
Queer Experience.

"Heyi Halloa! Say. Rats! Whoop!'
These sounds erupted in rasping key
from one of Postmaster Jewett's mail Car
riers yesterday.
He was standing on the porch Of a house
near the corner of University avenue and
Seneca street. Again he discharged his
lungs to the following effect:
''Hallca! Halloa. Halloai Heavens and
earth, wake up, somebody
This was directed at an upper window.
There was no response. The mail car
rier then made vicious attack Oh the
doorbell and almost pulled the side of the
house out. This did no good.
well, I'll be eternally dumfuzzled! II
this isn't cold deal!
Then he yanked the door bell again.
Say" said a man who had been watch
ing the carriers agony from the street,
whats the matter with you, anyway"
Eve got letter fo- this number"
"Well?"
mo wells about it. can't get anybody
to answer. Fve been trying every day for
week. They must be deai!'
"They are"
WHAT"
'Yes-and dumb"
Gossip cried the astonished carrier,
dropping his sack "You dou't mean itr'
Eyes do. They are four deaf mutes.
who live here together. They moved -"
But the carrier had grabbed his sack and
fed around the corner
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
ghe 4a,ly eagle sunday 4lornrne aember 1898.
MARRIAGES AND DIVORCE.
The Marriages OItnumber the Divorces, Three
10 On.

Mary j. Smith has filed her petition in
the district court praying for divorce
from Andrew j. Smith. charging infidelity
and gross neglect of duty.
The plaintiff sets forth that she was
married to the defendant ia the year 1871.
in Davidson county, Tennessee; that she
has ever demesned herself toward her hus-
band as fond and loving wife; that on
the 18th Gay of October, 1S.E,. the defend
ant left the plaintiff, and has since refused
to i've with her. More than a year ago the
plaintiff came here for her health from
Columbus, Kan, and since that time the
defendant has refused to live with her,
and has habitualiy cohabited with one
Jane Howell at Columbus.
She asks a divorce and alimony and the
custody of her children.
Mrs. Smith aud her derelict spouse are
painted black
Judge Reed listened to the arguments Of
the att orneys in the motion for new trial
in the kitterel case yesterday. The
motion WAS denied and the prisoner SEN
fenced TO ten years il the penirentiary.
In the probate court the current account
of Z. W. Waller, guardian of the estate OF
George Baker, insane. was filed and ap-
proved.
The first annual report of S. L. Davis,
executor of the estate OF Dennis A. Davis,
deceased, was filed, heard and approvtd.
In the matter OF the insanity of Robert
Irwin, precept in lunacv was returned
served and flied.
T,,f ba Of he ~ he
mirsky minors, an inventory was filed and
appraisement ordered waived.
The demand of Minnehaha Duff against
the estate OF Martha j. Duff was heard
and allowed for sls5 30, and assigned to
first class claims, and $l64 allowed and as
signed to second class claims.
Frank NJ. Litchfield and Lizzie A. Benick
both of Wichita hud q license issued to
them yesterday.
George W. Dittmeyer, young gentle
man of Andale, who has reached his ma
jority, celebrated the event by getting
married to Miss Carrie Austion also Of
Andale. They were at the probate judges
Office early yesterday morning add Judge
Stratton joined them in lawful wedlock.
Vane Culver and Miss Luella Mattics Of
Cheney came in on the 1880 train yester-
day morning, took carriage at the depot.
drove TO the court house, alighted, aud
even while the driver waited, We're united
in the bonds Of matrImoDy, Judge STRAIT
ton officiating.
Hamilton Hinton is the alliterative name
of young gentleman living at Maize who
presented himself at the b r,f the pro-
bate court and in the most modest manner
and with his face covered with bushes
asked shat license be issued to himself
and Miss Minnie Malatt. also of Maize.
His wishes were complied with and Mr..
Hinton went away in rapture of ecstacy.
Three couples were too modest to allow
their names to appear in print.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
ANOTHER ANITA CLAUS,
All Children Between AMI Years OF Age to
be ed

Mrs. DR.. Boyd has devised scheme that
will embalm her in the memory of scores
of little children in this city, and one by
which every little boy and girl in the city
whom Santa Claus fails to visit will be
made happy.
A most beautiful Christmas tree has been
placed in the front room of DR.. Boyd's
suite, handsomely decorated with wax
tapers, candy and gewgaws and baubles OF
various devices. designs and descriptions.
At the base of the tree and sur
rounding it is plat OF evergreens,
on which are displayed candy, apples,
and other kinds of fruit done in sugar
To look at this beautiful tree and its load
of precious fruit so dear to the childish
heart, and to receive Il gift Of candy aud
fruit, Mrs. Boyd extends a cordial invita-
ton to children between the ages of four
and eight years, to whom Santa Claus did
not pay visit, TO call at her residence,
No l55 North Main street, tomorrow at
any time between and 5 o'clock. A
guard of three boys 10 uniform will be
placed, one at each door, 10 direct the
callers. They will he admitted through
DR.. Boyd's private Office, shown into the
room containing the tree, and in passing
out through another door, will be present
ed by three little girls, dressed for the oc-
casion, with a beautiful box Of candy an d
some fruit.
Ii ia vary graceful thing for Mrs. Boyd
to do, and no doubt it will cause her as
much Joy as it will the many litele carts
the act will gladden.
Children between four aad eight years
whom St. Nick has overlooked, must re-
me N Der the place and the hour.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
ARRESTED A LOCOMOTIVE.
Deputy Sheriff Williams Attaches a Santa IL
Switch Engine.

''How do you attach that darn thingY
said Deputy Sheriff Jim Williams tc an
engineer on the Santa F'e road yesterday
Attach what darn thiugl' asked the
engineer
"Why, that engine you are riding on,
said Mr. Williams.
"Oh," said the engineer, "that's easy
| enough. We run back to whatever we
want it attached to, switchman jumps
out, puts in coupling pin, and we are at
| tached."
"You are talking through your hat"
said MIR. Williams. 81 want to know how
| you can attach it by law"
| The engineer looked scared and started
to make run, when Jim Williams said:
Hold on there. my man; l want that en-
CINE" And then and there the deputy
sheriff arrested switch engine No. rs.
"What in thunder am / going to do
with it?" said Jim after he had it arrest
ed. 81 can't take it to the county Jail, and
can't keep it standing here on this track
all day."
Take it to the round house." said some
wise man in crowd, and to the round
house it was taken and, as the lawyers say
'Constructively locked up"
All this hubub was caused by man
named Calvert, who had obtained judg
ment against the Santa Fe. Some three or
four years ago Mr. Calvert's child was run
over and killed by a Santa Fs train. He
sued the company in the common pleas
court of this city and Judge Balderston
gave him Judgment for something in the
neig hborh pod of $1,000. The company ap-
pealed to the supreme court and two weeks
ago the case was heard in that tribunal
and Judge Balderston's decision was
upheld. The company falling to
pay the judgment Mr. Calvert
attached the engine yesterday as stated.
After good deal of telegraphing the
claim was ordered paid and in the course
OF few hours the engine was released.
The attachment Of the engine caused
great deal of excitement among the en-
ployes who did not understand the nature
of the suit They focked around the
depot last night and talked about it aud
wondered what was up. They heard in a
roundabout and stray way that
the road went into the hands
of receiver, and they connected
the httaCHIutue VI tuc ehs 'ue WIN tUc al
poiutment of a receiver. until they were
acquainted with the facts.
The boys are naturally uneasy about the
Santa Fe. but they need not be, for so far
as they are concerned the Santa Fe is all
right. The fact that it has gone into the
hands Of receiver Will assure the pay
ment of their wages more promptly taan
ever. This is the statement of promi-
nent railroad man TO reporter for the
EAGLE last night, and be apparently knew
what he was talking about.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
FANS AND EAT.

Everybody is inclined to complain OF the
weather. It's entirely too warm 10,
Christmas times and its festivities, wher
closed doors and bright fires are so much
enjoyed Open windows, cold hearth,
and swelling buds don't 60 we'll with
Santa Claus and Christmas trees. IL il
would only snow or even rain or breeZ,
and freeze or do something lively aud sug
gestiye of inside cheer. IL is the white
snowflake that falls 20 the rythmetical
measure of poetry and sleign-oeIls that
hold The music of love aud sentiment for
the last days OF December. Fans sad per-
spira,ion are an abomination in the season
of egsnog and plum p1ddings, while
sausage aud buck " heat Cakes don't digest
wei. beneath linen coat. What good is
there in kissing girl under the MIST esoe
with the thermometer 50 degrees ia the
shade and the sweat plo1ghing great fur
rows down through the powder on her
cheek. us all not the thing and the
weather bureau shoaid hustle OF close for
repairs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
MASONIC SERVICE

Tomorrow morning at II O'Clock. at their
asylum, the Masons Of the city will ceie.
brate ritualissic Christmas service.
Throughout the United States. at the same
hour. in every town where there is n
Masonic lodge, this service will be held.
Toasts have been prepared by the head of
the fraternity and forwarded to all points.
and responses will be made TO these zt the
same boar. 1t will be Of exceeding interest
TO all Masons,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
CNABATEL..

The interest in the portfolios is un-
abatej. Hundreds were given out yester-
day. All day long a stueom Of humanity
poured into the business Office, calling for
the portfolios. Qdiie n large number who
failed 10 keep the coupons after seeing the
book paid - cents for the FIRST part ant.
subscribed for the paper il order to secure
the forslcom ips numbers
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

A mature young man of II years, pass
ing the fish market yesterday afternoon.
and spying couple of Holsters exposed
Tor sale, exclaimed: 'Oh, papa, see the
:rawdads." Papa wilted.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Any one vino gives Christmas gifts this
year except TO children fails of appreciat-
Ing the meaning of the exigencies Of a
Democratic administration or what free
trade really means.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

j. O. Talbert, who has been confined to
the Wichita hospital for six weeks with
typhoid fever is convaescent, and in a few
days will be able 20 return to his home in
Denver
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Judge Reed returned Friday night from
Jaunt of recreation as far south as
Dallas. He enjoyed the trip very much.
and feels refreshed as result. He held
court yesterday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. O. Hills. Mr.. Charles A.
Bright and Miss Olive Bright. of Enid, O.
l., formerly of Wichita, are spending the
holidays with Mrs. j. G. Bright, at 5l7
North Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

The Sons of Herman will Celebrate
Christmas on Monday evening by having
Christmas tree, entertainment and ball
IN their hall in the Getto building. Ger
mans are invited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

The postoffice will be open tomorrow be
tween the hours of $50 and 1920 a. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
.,,kf.. ~,

Nary Sheldon. aged - years. died q; hsl
resiaenc<. two miles west o. Clearwater
Friday, al 4 oie.ock, OF consumption
lac ;unssal viii take place ,.aAy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
NEW yoRK SToRE

The Mid Winter Fair closed last night
and Judging ftom the thousands who visited
it during the week, and the hundreds of con-
gratulations we received over the grand sue
cess achieved, we feel confident the people
appreciated it, Now that the fair is over,
we will come down to solid business again.
Our stock Of goods in all departments is en-
tirely too large and we must and will reduce
1t before invoicing on January Ist; therefore.
come to the store; we have goods that you
need, and we will make prices to suit Every
article In our large stock, will be sacrificed
until you are satisfied to buy Come. and
see"Seeing is Believing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

In another column is given the menu of
the inviting Christmas dinner which the
Metropole will serve from l o'clock to 2:30
o clock p. N. Christmas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

DR.. Jennings of St. Louis will arrive in
the city today and will remain until after
the holidays. The doctors many friends
will be glad to meet him.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

The management of the Carey has taken
especial pains to make their Christmas
dinner beyond compare. 1t will be served
from $50 O'Clock p. m. to $50 o'clock p. m.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Henry Sweiter, the closest observer of
weather in these parts and by all odds the
most reliable crop prognosticator, re-
marked yesterday that it is very dry,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

DIR. Hoss' entertainment last evening
brought in nice little sum for the Ha-
name society. for which the society renders
a grateful acknowledgement.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

SPECIAL MUSIC AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
The Arlel male quarteste- consisting OF
George Carrie first tenor. Rober; Sweet
second tenor. Harry Dunbar first bass and
Harry McClung second tas-. viii stng the
beautiful selection LEAD kiadly Light.
by Dasley Back, for odertory this mora
ing at ST. Johns Episcopal churcA-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

J. 2. Parkhurst has moved into his new
home on University avenue, West Side.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Read the advertisement on page one of
today's EAGLE about our second mag
niticent gift 10 our readers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Read the advertisement on page one of
today's EAGLE about our second mag
nificent gift to our readers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Mr. Peter Martin is spending Christmas
with his family, on Ohio avenue.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Fresh bread to those desiring it daily at
the rooms of the Humane society on the
ground floor of the court house.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

STAMPS FOR SALE AT THE COUNT.
ING ROOM.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Will Carrie of Topeka will spend Christ
mas with his brother George Carrie.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

At the charity concert Frank Rich will
recite something entirely new to our peo-
pie. Mr.. Rich will have charge Of the
stage that evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

The Woman's Relief Corps distributed
provisions to about twenty families of ex-
soldiers yesterday for Christmas dinner.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Judge Sluss has arrived from New Mex
leo to spend the holidays with his family
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

Mrs. W. c. Glen fl yesterday for Per, y
On visit to her husband. She will return
Tuesday evening.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
Blood Poisoning

Mrs. Mary f. o'Fallon. very intelligent lady
VI Piqua, Ohio, was poisoned while assisting
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-12-24
Hoods SarsaparilIa

HOODS PILLS should be in every family
medicine chest. Once used, always preferred.