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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
A HAPPY CHRIS TMAs.
Day and Night Passed away without Any oc-
curence g. Regret.

More turkeys and trimmings were
sold yesterday in Wichita than on any
Christmas eve in its history. More
presents were bought and in every way
there were greater evidence of prosper
ity. There is not merchant in the city
but what agrees to this. The streets
were thronged during the day; they.
were simply damned during the even
ing.
Everybodys face was beaming with
happiness and not single case of dis
tress was noticed. Another very salts
factory sight was witnessed and that
was that not drunken man was seen
upon the streets. Nothing is more COM
mendable than this for IL displays
proper conception of the event marked
by this holiday and holy day. Christ
did not die to afford an annual oppor-
tunity for men TO get drunk. That was
farthereSt from his purpose. The fore
fathers did not ordain Christmas hol-
iday as much as they did a holy day
and as the latter it should be observed.
All indications last night justifies the
idea of thinking that as such it will
be observed. To make people happy
is holy and hence the purchase of toys
and presents; the dressing of Christmas
trees and hanging up of the stockings
were all right, all proper and all pleas
ing to those who believe in the sacred
cry Wicbitan seemed to be satisfied
Even the iron character of the law
seemed to be softened and its guardi-
ans stood around the corners and per-
mitted the outcast and the wandering
vagabond to go about unmolested. The
hoodlum wagon was as still and droW-
sy as a hearse in it's stall; its lights
We're out and its driver sat melancholy
in his chair fondling purring Tom cat
and dreaming of the DAYS that are
gone when he, too, had tiny stocking
and believed with implicit faith in the
good st. Nicholas ability to visit every
house on schedule time
The prisoners in the jail even felt the
softening influences of the night. Their
customary songs of Questionably de-
cent poetic thought We're not heard by
the passing citizen, but on the contra
ry, they sat around in their prison cell
and told stories, in subdued voice con-
corning their younger and brighter
DAYS before they had wandered away
from the paths of rectitude. Each one
of them smoked a pipe and saw visions
of earlier Christmas delights in the cnr-
ling smoke. One of them ventured to
sing that good old hymn, "Pul for the
Shore Sailor" ani two OF three others
Joined him.
The telephone in the Eagle office for
the first time in the history of the daily
brought no sad Christmas tale. Did
you hear about the Aiicide," is COM
mon telephone que.~Dn on the night be
before Christmas but last night it
came not. No unfortunate with the
memories of youth clinging to her con-
science sought TO escape from her sins
by the morphine route.
1t was a model Christmas eve all the
way through and it is hoped an event
commenced so well will end as well.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
CITY IN EcIEE.

]. H. Phillips visited Kingisher Sun
day.
The Salvation Army will give poor
children dinner today.
Lane Fisher came up from Okla
hona to spend Christmas.
Miss Flora Caswell of Burton is
spending Christmas in the city.
Miss Emma Hill of Conway Springs
is spending Christmas in the city.
Miss Annie Stanton is home from
kingman to spend Christmas with her
parents.
Miss Ella Brown Of Hutchinson is in
the city visiting friends during the
holidays.
John A. West of Creole, Colo, is WIS.,
ting S. w. Kelly and his other relatives
in the city.
The ladise of the Rescue Home were
out yesterday soliciting funds for their
good work.
Judge McCandless went down to
Enid sunday TO visit his daughter, Mrs.
Fred Buttry.
Miss Mary Bird has returned from
the State University TO spend the holi
days at home.
No mail will be delivered by carriers
today, but the postoffice will be open
from $50 to II 80 a. IN.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Sawyer and chill
dren are visiting the family OF W. W.
Clark during the holidays.
Benton Muret, formerly of this city,
has been appointed private secretary
TO the governor-elect of Nebraska.
The packing houses closed Saturday
night for the holidays. They will be
opened up and ready for business the
first of the year.
George Morgan, who has been engag-
ed in dealing in horses in Houston, Tex
arrived in the city yesterday in time
10 share Christmas cheer with his fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giwowsky have re-
ceived telegram from New York City
announcing the engagement of their
daughter Ida to David Mendelson of
New York City.
c. NJ. Irwin is very i'll at his residence
1927 North Topeka avenue. He was
taken yesterday with q severe attack
of stomach trouble which the doctor
pronounces serious.
Joe L. Brown of the Fort Worth
Candy and Cracker company came
home yesterday to spend Christmas
with his mother, Mrs. Z. NJ. Brown
He reports that business is flourishinC
In Texas
Inc f1aTtIOr1 investment company
treated each OF its employees to a tur-
key yesterday. The men were much
surprised TO find in an envelope ad-
dressed TO them an order on Mr.. Whit
lock for live strutter.
Mr.. Wilbur f. Stout, manager of the
Kansas and Texas Coal company, in
this city, did not forget those under his
employ, as each member of both the
office ana yard force carried home
nice big turkey under his arm last
evening.
The Sunday school Christmas enter
tainment at the First Presbyterian
church last night was a delightful af-
fair. Old Santa Claus came down be-
fore the audience in toboggan slide
with the majestic mastin OF j. J.
tarks representing the RENDERS anG
the erect was Very nice.
cadet Chauncey B. Humphrey reach
Cd the city Sunday evening on special
IeaFe OF absence and VII visit at home
the Family or j. +. Humphrey OF the
West Side-for several weeks. Cadet
Humphrey has been at West Point
for two years past, and this is his first
visit home He has deveIoned into s
typical American soldier in form anC
bearing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
Republicans. turn out and
vote fer Otto Eckstein.
SAMUEL SAMPLES DEATH.

The remains of S. NJ. Sample were
temporarily laid away Sunday in a
vault out on Maple Grove cemetery
after touching services at the home of
his brother-in-law by the eloquent Dr.
Don s. Colt of the First Methodist
church. Mr. Sample had come here
from San Francisco, Cal, at the re-
quest of his medical adviser in hopes of
regaining his health, but he came too
late; for his disease had gained on him
so far that even the Wichita climate
could not help him. While here he
made many friends. All of whom at
tended the funeral Mr.. Sample was
regarded as a very clever young man
by all who knew him. His remains will
soon be sent to California for perma-
nent interment.
While sick he received the strictest
attention from his friends and every
thing possible was done to make his
deathbed comfortable
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
STILL GETTING SOULS.
Major Cole Converted Many to Christ Sunday
Nigh.

In spite Of the three overflow gath
erings and other meetings in some of
the churches, Sundays audience filed
the auditorium to its utmost capacity
The teams hitched around the building
reminded one of busy street on mar
ket day. The music was under the di-
rection of Mr.. Shaver. Besides the US
ual chorus there was a male quartet
and an orchestra to assist. The first
half hour was spent in song and prayer
DIR. Winters read the first part of the
second chapter of Mathews gospel, af-
ter which Major Cole spoke on the text
What Think Ye of Christ" There was
good attention throughought the meet
ing and the spirit of God was present
in power. More persons gave them
selves to God at this meeting than at
any previous one held in the auditorium
1t was II o'clock before all the work
ers had left.
Christmas exercises in some OF the
churches interfered somewhat with yes
terday's meetings but there was
good interest and souls were saved.
The meeting this morning will be held
in the Congregationalchur The US
ual services at 7:30 p. m, will be held
in the auditorium. The papering of
the inside OF the building is nearly COM
pleted. 1t has made a perceptible i'm
provement in the acoustic properties
of the ROOM
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
Pc ;-OVALS

D. F. Getter Of Wellington. was In town
yesterday.
J.. Willis of Caldwell was in Wichita
yesterday.
Sidney Brakeman Of Leon. was In our
city Sunday.
]. ]. Hassler of Enid. o. T.. was at the
George W. Bandy Of Neodesha. was in
Wichita Sunday.
s. L. Albaugh. Kingman man. visited
In our city Sunday.
]. W. Hooper of Conway Springs. visit
ed the city Sunday.
Charles e. Paddock Of Topeka, was At
the Manhattan Sunday.
L. ". White and wife Of Denver. spent
Sunday night in Wichita
Jay Grffih CT Eureka. made a business
trip to Wichita yesterday.
George Edgar came in from NeodeSha
yesterday for short visit
A. s. Harris Of lola was registered at
the Manhattan yesterday.
]. P. Decker Of Saybrook. Ill, visited In
our city few hours Sunday.
". S. Nelson of Wellington. was a
stranger In the city yesterday.
Judge ]. 3. Clogston of Eureka, was in
the city short time yesterday.
II. A Miller of FL Dorado. was among
many strangers in Wichita yesterday.
Anna Crandall Of kingman. was in our
city Sunday for short time.
John Mac Richie came over from e
Dorado Sunday on a short visit.
c. Appleton of Pettsfeld, ILL.,. made .
short visit in the city yesterday.
Among the strangers in Wichita Sunday
was A. r. Tarbell of Harrington.
W. j. Mcdonald came up from Paris.
Tex, yesterday for short visit
Z. Z. George and A. S. Spaulding Of To-
peka. We're in ocr city yesterday.
Bert Anderson of Woodward. o. T.,
came in yesterday for a short visit.
W. L. Stone of Ell Dorado attended to
business matters in the city yesterday.
&c. L. Lowe, from the Winfield college.
made short visit TO the city yesterday.
Henry g Goldsmith of Winfield, was
among the strangers III Wichita yester-
Gay.
a. r. Clarendon OF Marysville. Mo.
was one Of the many strangers in Wichita
yesterday.
E C. Robinson Of Eldorado. and L. d.
Robinson OF Towanda. were in the city
yesterday.
Among the arrivals at the Carey yester-
day were Mr.. and Mrs w. l. Gray OF
Herrin gton.
II. T. Trice and G. E. Miller of VIM
field. Were looking after business matters
in our city yesterday.
W. L. Hayne. a lawyer from Emporia,
came in yesterday for a short business
trip of legal nature.
c. Il. Humphrey, a West Point cadet.
came in yesterday to spend the holidays
with friends In the Peerless Princess.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
AFTER THE PRIZES
Novel Confess to HeId al the carey Ro e
Tod y.

The Carey hotel walters viii have 2
novel contest today and one they are
as anxious about as the average chill !
IS about the coming % Santa Claus
Il Is no more nor less than an art con
test in which q first. second and THIRD
prize are given. There are about n
ten colored walters and the ones VIZ
have the most artistic tables set VII
&c, the prizes. the award u D. made by
q committee 81 three guests OF the 10
tel There is money as vel as fame u
the contest and TIE ebony gsntifsneE
are rusIling hard 10 get both. Il j. :
novel contest and one tha, Is va tened
at the hotel with all the exciting utter
est OF horse race.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25

Marriage license We're issued TO the
following persons by Probate Judge
Stratton yesterday:
John W. Dorsey OF Omaha. Neb., and
Sarah c. McClelland of Wichita; Hi
ram d. Hubbard Of Ardmore l. T, and
Ella Gould OF Wichita: Louis A. Tooth
man nd Nettie P. Hashins. both Of Mt
Hope; Harry AdelsOhn OF Wellington
and Mollie Fliey Of Cleveland, Q.
Annual account of T. ]. Furnish. as
guardian. filed and approved.
In re adoption Of John Benjamin
Marls Gamettt REIMBURSEMENT and
oifer 10 adopt fled and order OF adop-
ton.
Annual settlement OF r. c. Cochran.
guardian. fled and approved
Annual account Of ". O'Neiu. guard
ian. filed and approved.
In re estate OF James E. Nelson First
annual account OF c. E. Mitchell ad-
filed and approved
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
WAS A SUCCESS.
Mall Carriers Charity BaIl Was + ne socia
Event

Evena
The charity bal, given by the Wich-
letter carriers at Garfield hall last
night was a success in every respect.
Each of the mail carriers has been
working for the success of the affair
for several weeks and the attendance
last night proved that their labor was
not in vain. The hall was Crowded
with young people and everybody
seemed to have a good time. There
were about seven hundred tickets sold
at so cents per ticket. This will leave
after all the expenses are paid some
thing like 5000 which will be given to
the poor of Wichita.
Any one knowing Of destitute per-
sons are requested to notify the mail
carriers of their name and address so
that they may be provided for.
At about 9:15 the grand march began
led by Postmaster Fitch and daughter.
After the march the usual order Of
dance was pursued and II was up in
the wee sma' hours before the dan
GERS departed for their various homes.
The letter carriers are very proud Of
the success attending their effort and
desire to thank the persons who
helped to make the occasion a pleasant
event.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25

lions, from the toddling great grand
child UP to the hale and hearty great
grand parents. The evening was spent
in the interchange of presents the sweet
communion of relationship. reminiscent
ces of the past. hopes of the future and
the ties that tend to strengthen the sa-
cred bonds of family. These commin-
gled with Christmas joys and festivities
with music and refreshments made the
occasion an enjoyable Christmas eve.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
CHRISTIANS FXERCBES.

The Christmas exercises of st. Johns
Sunday school will be held in the base
ment of the Episcopal church on Christ
mas evening at o'clock sharp. There
will be a musical program and Christ
mas tree with remenibrances for all lit
tie ones. All members and friends Of
the Sunday school are cordially invited
to be present.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
Republicans. turn out and
vote for Otto Eckstein.

ONE Little Girl in the Slums-"Wot yer
say she died off," The Other One-"Eating
tuppeny ice on the top of 'ot pudden'."
The First Mentioned-''Lor. what Jolly
ath."-Tit-Bits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25

1t is an age Of practical economy. Dr.
Prices Baking Powder is the most eco
nomical OF household agents. Strong,
pure and wholesome.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
FAST MAIL.

Manager Bowen has booked for this
afternoon and evening the great rail-
road melodrama, Lincoln J. Carter S
Fast Mail" which will be given a
grand scenic production. that in many
respects promises to be one OF the
most remarkable ever in this city The
play is constructed on strictly mod
ern principles. The interest starts at a
terrific pace. and is not allowed to IA g
for an instant The Incidents are made
doubly thrilling by the mechanical and
scenic effects that are employed. There
is the rattle and CHATTER Of a patrol
wagon as il comes down the street.
the whistles. bells. etc, of a Mississippi
steamboat leaving her wharf, moon
light effects on the river. the glowing
furnaces OF the boat, and the explosion
and breaking up OF the steamer. A
gigantic piece of real water scenery is
presented in the Niagara Falls scene,
where the enormous cataract Is repre-
scented with the roar Of the water. the
seethipg foam and the rising mist A
freight train OF fourteen cars IL run
across the stage. The cabOose Is
lighted and the engine carries the en-
gineer and fireman. II Is everywhere
acknowledged 40 he an unsurpassed
achievement in railroad scenic effect
There seems to be no limit TO the posi-
bliities ot the stage mechanism. but
The Fast Mail" seems 70 have covered
all the ground up 10 the present date
The company is highly spoken OF. and
the play is well constructed, with a
strong tinge OF comedy TO Offset the ser
iOus elements.
INCOG.
Mr.. Charles Dickson. than whom
there is not better light comedian on
the American stage. will produce that
funniest cf all comedies. ~IncoC" at
the Crawford Grand on Saturday. Dee.
>. The authcress OF this comedy. AIRS.
Pacheco. is the wife OF the Hon. Rom
ualdo Pachscc. who. during his pol!ti-
cal career in California. held in success
sion every important position in the
state government. including the gubeT-
Material chair. and who IS rozS United
States minister at GUstsmaia and the
Central American republics generally
Mrs Pacheco Is e lady who has read
many books and talked cleveriy 70 ali
the wise men OF the nation She has
dropped some Of them into the play
and as the play shows. very success
fully. During her stay IN Washington
she sag much % political life. and vas
as popular there as she has always been
N California Six years ago she ac-
compznie5 her husband 70 yexico. snG
resided a; the capital % that republic
two years
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
BROWN SHOE CO
Novelties for Christmas Presents.

Tha, different useful and bea1ifl than the Old line
everybody
hneries Gehrings drug store The assortment
classify.
In addition the above viii find tie finest line % leather
admired.
N and odo
Ceuoj
Those
right and before making purchases viii bs
pleased.
sr poueL.sAvE GEHRING'S DRUG STORE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
COMING LOCAL EVEN

There will be a special meeting Of Wich-
ita lodge No. 90, A F. and A. NJ, tonight
at 7:30 o'clock for work in the second de-
gree.
Pocahontas will meet Wednesday night
at 1880. Every member is requested to be
on time as We make arrangements for in
stallation and fifteen members for adop-
ton.
Eggleston post No. 244 will meet at
their regular meeting place, No. lie North
for inspection. Hope to have a fun at
tendance.
Harmony council No. 123. T. A. A. will
meet on Wednesday evening, Dec. IS. in
stead of Thursday evening. There will be
the election of officers and other import
ant business and the presence of every
member is very much desired.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
PROBATE COURT.

Sugar and spice and all that's nice"
make splendid cake when used with
Dr.. Prices Baking Powder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
Republicans. turn out and
vote for otto EckStein.
FAMILY PATTY.
ur Generanons Enioy Caris'mas i've Tc-
G. h..

Mrs. Gertrude Ellis and Master Ches-
er OF L<eavenworth. are in the city 10
pend the holidays among friends, and
N honor OF their visit there was give.
them Home" party at the home q
aer parents Mr. and Mrs. Mason. OF 81
ohio avenue. last night 10 celebrate thc
advent OF Christmas II was a ouie;
and strictly family reunion There was
present representatives OF four genera
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25

Always a beacon OF hope to the good
housekeeper--Dr. Prices Cream Bak
ing Powder.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25
GOLD LETTERING.

BRING YOUR PURSES, CARD
CASES, BIBLES, ETC., TO
THIS OFFICE AND HAVE
THEM MARKED,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25

in dry state and always before sift-
ing. DR.. Prices Baking Powder is
best.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-12-25

you can find in town
you will naturally be-
come a customer of ours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-12

AZ 49, y &
What Of the sick people in this city. Bel
grade and surrounding towns now that the
city rum shop is closed?
Certainly the Democratic city fathers
didn't for minute imagine that Providence
would intervene .that there would be no nick
ness for "A hours preceding March l2ths
The frs. Of the year the Democratic city
fathers. with much gravity, passed an order
to the effect that the city marshal should
close al places, other than the agency,
where liquor vas sold in the city.
Nov, without warning and in the throes
of CONSERVATION, they close the city rum
shop while the sick people are left to die,
unless their vitality may chance to pull
them through.
And to think that this establishment
known a. the city agency and which the
Democrats informed US was to be the
Mecca of the sick in need Of rum should
come to such ignominy..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-12
A Sharp Trick Fooled.

Each day nearer election brings to the
Republicans of Ward new indications of
an overwhelming victory for their party in
that ward next Monday.
1t can be very plainly seen by the action
and proceedings of the Democrats in that
ward that, in order to make any show at
all, they have got to do things which will
be disgrace to them in the minds of their
fellow citizens.
One Of the Democratic managers in that
ward finding he could not gain victory by
feeding "foaters" on 20-year-old cows
briskets has taken up the meanest trick
yet-that of challenging his own well-re-
spected and upright Republican neighbor.
who happened to be out of town at work
and who he thought would not be able to
appear before the registration board at the
appointed time and thus his name would
be stliken from the lists.
Our Democratic friend thought he was
sharp so he did not challenge the voter
until he thought it would not give
him time to appear before the registra-
ton board to answer to it, but I am
pleased to say that Mr.. Brann came down
in the 1910 train from Waterville and got
here in time to defeat the challenge Of the
Ward bugles; and that he will cast
straight Republican ticket in Ward next
Monday. r. M. BRANN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-12
The Rising Tide.

Ore cannot read Of an election in q
Northern state within the past few months
but what he appreciates the significance of
the influence which national affairs has in
local politics, especially now that our ma
tional affairs are run in way to impair the
local prosperity and arouse general indig-
nation.
The elections in New York state last
week afforded conspicuous examples of the
above. The rising tide of popular feeling
against Democracy is seen in those local
elections and is very pronounced.
The Republicans made great gains in
almost every instance.
The little city of Niagara Falls is fair
illustration of the others. There the 800
Democratic majority of year ago was
changed to Republican majority of 176.
The good work is sure to go on and Au-
gusta today will afford one of the many ex-
amp!es of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-12
cause.

The vigor of the political contest which
has been waged this spring has made the
duties Of the board of registration peculiar
ly irksome and exacting. The constitution
Of our boards puts the chairman in dis
tinctly judicial position. It is tut natural
that his associates representing the two
great political parties, should view the quef-
tons that arise largely from party stand
psint, and often be ia opposition. The de-
termination Of all such differences rests,
there FORE, with the chairman, and his de-
cisions are final. It is not to be expected
that anysman who holds such . positio n
will be able to please everybody; that
would be impossible. The JOURNAL be-
lieves, however, that the candid voters Of
both parties, who we're in attendance upon
the meetings Of our local board of registra-
ton last week, will bear testimony to the
spirit Of fairness in which Chairman Bangs
presided over ito deliberations and endeav-
ored to do substantial justice in all cases.
Credit IL also due to w. II. Williams. F..
n S,u'hard aud S. S. Lan easter for their
faithful iabors on the board and the general
disposition they showed to deal justly with
the various questions that came before
them in the performance Of their work.
We believe that the check lists used ia to-
days election wiltbs ~ complete and ~
far - any that have done duty in this city.