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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

On motion the bills were allowed and
the secretary instructed to draw warrants
for the same.
Mr.. Cole, chairman of teachers aud SAL
aries committee recommended that the
names of Helen Carpenter and Kate Paul
be placed on the substitute list On mo-
tou the report was adopted.
Mr. Vail read "A report from the com.
mttee on boundaries and one also from
the collector stating that only $50 had
been collected of nonresident pupils.
On motion of Mr.. Cole the report was
accepted aud committee instructed to con-
fer with Mr.. Bru bacher in regard to the
collections and if he desires TO resign then
to employ George S, Wilson as collector.
On motion of Mr.. Casey Mr.. Samuel s.
Marsh's petition was granted and
the following tract OF land
situated in the county of
Sedgwick towit: Beginning at ii point
665I5 feet north OF the southwest corner OF
the east half OF the northeast quarter of
section % township 81, range east and
running thence north 665}3 feet. thence
east 33SL feet. thence south s654 feet,
thence west $780, feet to place OF begin
ming. was duly attached to District No.
for school purposes only.
On motion of Mr. Vail the bill of Young
Bros. of $40 % was cut to $50 and secretary
authorized TO draw warrant for same,
lull
Otto Eckstein's bill for sundries was
also allowed, amounting TO S6.9S. The
chairman OF tile Judiciary COMMITTEES in
structed TO place Smeed d Co.'S note in
she hands of some reliable attorney at
Cleveland, O., for collection.
Mr. Campbell presented bill OF the
Wichita Book company and moved that
they be allowed the SIP 90 discount that
the board claimed on 800 90 worth OF
books purchased of tie company, which,
on motion OF Vail, was tabled.
Mr.. Campbell moved that the bill for
SCI Is for ink vel Is for the High school be
allowed and the Secretary ordered TO draw
warrants for the same. The motion pre-
vailed.
The secretary was instructed to cores
pond with the American Book company in
reference to displaced books being re-
turned. The president appointed Casey,
Van Wordeu aud Dr.. Davis as a visiting
committee and requested them TO report
AT the first meeting in May.
Ga motion OF Mr.. Campbell the superin-
tendent was requested TO call the attention
of the teachers 10 section 6 article : OF the
rules in reference Ia teachers institute.
ca motion the board adjourned
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
THE Y. u. c. A. REVIVAL

One of the most interesting meetings OF
special series III progress at the Y. NJ. c.
A, was the Bible reading given yesterday
afternoon by Mr. Stevenson on the SUBJ
ject, The Second Coming of Christ" To-
day an address of much interest to all
Christians will be given by Mr.. Stevenson
on the Popular Amusements of the Day
Card Playing, Dancing and Theater-go-
ing"
The hour has been changed for this adj
dress to o'clock, to accommodate those
in attendance upon the schools.
This will be the last afternoon meeting
in the series, and is open to all, men and
women.
The meeting for men last night was one
o. great Interest, and the attendance
showed that these services are taking hold
upon the hearts of the men of the city. To-
night will be the last evening of Mr.. Stew
enson's special work with the men. the
service on Sunday afternoon being the
farewell service Rev. Colt will talk at
the preliminary street meeting tonight.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
HOTEL SOJOURNERS.


Hotel Carey-C. S. Anthony, Kansas
City; John C. Mathis, Chicago; b. K.
Coffman, Chicago; Homer Cald well, To-
peka; NJ. Kepler, Kansas CITY; G. G. CO.
pant, Enid, o. T.; Charles Butcher, New
ton; NJ NJ. Thompson, Binghampton, n.
Y; II. T. Floyd, Omaha; K. solomon, o.
wego; J. H. Richards. Fort Scott; f. j.
Berry. Newton; Don Porter, Atchison;
L. S. McMillen, Kansas City, W. w. Rob
bins, Norwicl; A. T. Ebey, Howard. KS;
George w. Rice. Ashland; w. Il. Brown,
Augusta; W. Ed Brewer, Peabody; Ed
Davis, Kansas City.
Hotel Man hattan-C II. Giassburner,
New York; Richard Wagstaff. st. Louis:
A. Deem, Marion; /. S. Ross, Pond Greek;
w. A Haynes and wife, Chenoa, His; S.
A. Stonecker, Ashland; w. L. and George
Taylor. Ashland; Mrs. B. c. Ogc!on. Ly-
ons; S. A. Baldwin, jamestown, n. Y.
Hotel Metropole-E. {. Phares. Car
,thage. Mo-; .Iohn S. Wilson. Oklahoma
City; S. E. Fink and wife, Winfield; j. Q.
jFatten, Hutchinson; +. III. Foster, Lyons;
Mrs. Z. A Hammett, California.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
THAT MOUNT HOPE Robbery.

The preliminary of the case of the state
against Ed Manning and barry Carol,
which was to have been heard iii Justice
fuckers court yesterday, did not come off
Il was postponed till Monday for the
reason that certain witnesses could not be-
got at by the officers who bad subppnaes
for them. This case is a peculiar one in
some respects. Manning and Carol are
charged with the robbery OF the Mount
Hope pos,office, about ten days ago. The
officers OF the county claim 10 have
evidence OF tie strongest Character that
the defendants were seen at Mount Hope
and Haven, little town few miles west,
on the same day of The robbery. while, on
the contrary, the defendants expect 10 be
able 20 prove by the sheriff and county
attorney of Harvey county that they were
at Newton Ga the night the robbery was
com mitted There seems 10 be a peculiar
Conflict of eyidenca in The case.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

HE OWNS A BIC SLICE.

w. A. Haynes. q prominent citizen and
banker of Chenoa, H., is 10 the city ac-
companied by his wife. AR. Haynes is u
frequent visitor to Kansas, but this is the
first time Mrs. Haynes has looked upon
the fair outlines of the graceful prairie
state, and. of course, she is delighted with
il.
Mr., Haynes has large realty interests ia
the Arkansas valley, and his broad acres
here amounts to 5000. representing
many farms. Most OF his Kansas
property, however, is in Sumner
county where his old friend, ex-senator
Henry Frantz, has made some excellent
and judiclous investments for him. He is
now returning from "A visit with Mr..
Frantz and says that they Were boys to-
gether again. Mr.. Haynes has great
faith in Kansas, the Arkansas valley and
Wichita, and regards the opportunities
for the investment of money in land as
very good
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Yesterday was spen. in the federal court
BE- De trial OF the suit wherein the Illinois
Trust and Savings bank Is piaintd snd
Arkansas City aud the AEAan-ss Cigy
Water company are defendants. This snit
involves Sl5aoao and Is being tried before
the judge without jury. Testimony was
gives yesterday. while gas arguments VIII
be hesrt. when the cours conseles as a.
M today.
In tue case Of the United States zeainsi
E Hopkins. the district attorney stated
aImsen unwilling 80 prosecute.
Five more indictments were returned
hy the grand jury al 3 p M This gaskes
Twelve true b.slS By tb<t body, sever beng
returned Yesterday.
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Lover Willing to Give Up Many Things
bat Not His Cinb-

Lover Willing to Give Up Many Tkinea
bat Not His CIab.
She had not known the young man
long. and when be asked her 20 be Ii,
she referred him to her father
He had tackled more dangerous men
than a girls father. and ne went in
Dravely.
''sa. said the father. observing how
handsome and debonair he was, ..yos
want TO marry my daughter
Il DO. sir" he answered promptly
Are you prepared 70 make some sac
-i6cesg.
Certainly. SIR.
Il suppose you are man about
:own?'
ITO some extsnt sir"
Then yon must give up yonr cluhr
The suitor was rudeiy shocked
GIVE up 1ny elub2'' he exclaimed.
~Yss, slz. give up your cIEb. rs-r.lied
HE father siernIy.
Great scost. man, can't 90 j.
But yoa must
y tell ron czz't do II ne insisted
~Iz pasieeulan and have no Other
means 81 support
Then tae father smiled serencIv ane
.0id him 20 ru1 her IA - once De
rot Free Press
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
Reports of Various Committees and Other
Important Business.

Following are the Official proceedings OF
the board of education:
Board of education met at 7:30 o'clock.
March ), 1894, with President Ward in the
chair.
At roll call there were present: Ward,
Black, Powell, Campbell, Casey, Vail,
Goldberg, Davis. Cole aud keck.
The minutes of last meeting were read
ard approved.
Superintendent Richardson reported the
same number of teachers as last mont h
and no material change in the number OF
pnpiis.
Miss Fellows of Emerson exchanged
schools with Miss Browning of Irving
All schools in session on Feb. % and on
March l. High school dismissed on &C
count of the death of Bertha Reese, a
member of the senior class.
The principal of the High school report
ed an attendance of 23S and three new pu-
pills enrolled during the last month. Ga
motion the report was filed.
The superintendent of buildings and
grounds said that every hing was III good
condition at the buildings and janitors do.
ing good work This report WAS also filed
Mr. Keck of the library COMMITTEES read
the librarians report, which was ordered
filed.
The treasurer presented his bill, which
was filed Also
Mr.. Vail, chairmanRof the committee
on accounts, reported favorably on the
following bills and recommends the pay
men5 of The same:
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TOPEKA WAXING CP, TOO.

While Topeka has been talking Of build
ing an auditorium for the puSpose OF
bringing more aud larger conventions to
this city, Wichita na5 started al audi
torium sund which sets out with three 500
subscriptions By business firms there. and
already amounts 10 5000. Wichita is
going right ahead to build something that
Topeka has long needed. hall that will
hold 1900 or 400 people. Hutchinson,
with her small auditorium, cheAply built,
now gets dozen big conventions year.
which bring at least SO. 90 iato tee town.
Topeka ought TO do a little Eustling. We
have the money here. and u couldn't be
put into a more important public build
iac-CauitaI
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
EBENEzGR WHITES MiSHAP.
He kidnapped aDog That C.used Him Troub
and Sor,S.

Ebenezer White was the name of a
boomer who got the worst of 1t yesterday
down near Euglish's park.
He was returning to the strip with his
family, his cows, his household goods and
farming utensils He had everything re-
quired on farm but dog and that is
what caused his nose to be in a sling at
present. Down near the park is an Ark
saw" family living i'll shanty. The fam-
ly consists of q mother, grandmother
and four bows of all ages from thirty
to fifty. Two of the boys are
deformed. but they are fighters Each of
the boys has dog and each dog has a
family and altogether there are abont
seventeen dogs on the premises. The
boomer thought it would be doing his
Arkansas friends favor to relieve him
passing he decoyed the whole pack up
to his wagon with piece of bread
snatched one of them up and threw it into
the wagon The granny in the
kitchen" saw him and she fastened
TO inform the boys who were working in
the garden. With spades and shovels
and pitchforks they followed the boomer,
while they We're followed by the remain
der of the dogs and the mother and grand
mother The poor boomer thought a band
of Sioux Indians fell upon him, aud the
excitement of the fight was intense. The
boomers children bawied, while the pack
of dogs barked aud yelled and chawed the
boomers heels aud trousers leg, while
their masters pummeled him about the
face and eyes aud ears. One of the Grip
pies amounted him in the eye with his fist
and then on the nose. ana when the poor
boomer pulled away from his little
Waterloo be didn't know whether his
name was Ebeneezer White or Dennis OF
Mud
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
a HANDSOME MONKEY.
The Teetee by Far the Most Beautiful n
North America.

The red-baclsed teetee. or squirrel
monkey, is by far the most beautiful in
form and color of all the North Amer.
lean monkeys, as well as being an in
teresting pet in captivity. The length
of the head and body is about twelve
inches, and the tail is about the same
length. In color the whole skull cup
is black; the ears, face. neck and throat
are white; the back IS reddish brown;
the sides of the body, forearms, hands
and feet are ocher yellow, and the
arms, thighs and upper two-thirds Of
the tail are olive and gray. The tail is
not prehensile. and the outer third of
it is covered with rather bushy, black
hair, longest at the end.
! once owned very near relative &c
the species described above-a teetee,
but not this identical species-which
was about the size of a gray squirrel,
with the nervous activity and spright-
illness of three. j bought it of sleepy
Indian in South America, and IL proved
to be the plague of several peoples
lives.
He could perform one feat which
am sure no other monkey can. He
could easily climb up the corner of a
smoothly planed, square-cornered door.
casing simply by exerting pressure in
two directions with bis hands and feet.
One evening in Demarars, once saw,
during half an hours padding on the
Essequibo river. about sixty OF these
little fellows settling themselves for
the night. They huddled close to-
gether on the large horizontal
branches. like q flock Of sparrows,
partly for company, and partly for
warmth. One that we shot and roasted
for supper, proved to be better favored
than any squirrel | ever ate. These
monkeys are SO small they are moi
swift elm bers in the tree-tops, and al.
though easy enough to shoot. are des
perately hard TO fird afterward.- WIN.
T. Hornaday, in St. Nicholas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
In a nusrnss.l1xs wy.

II beg your pardon. SIR said ths
caller, ''but TO settle q little dispute
will you please tell me when
''Ground-hog day" said the answers
to-queries man in the Office of the Daily
Bread. in n monotonous tone and with
out looking up, comes on the Cd day
of February"
He pressed a spring with his foot and
resumed his work. And the turnstils
at the bottom of the chute down which
the visitor shot with lightning speed
into the back alley registered him rs
the 397th person who had called in dur
ing the day To ask the question. CHR
cago Tribune.
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GOING TO WASHINGTON.

Hon. Joseph W. Ady of Newton. was in
the city last night, having come down 10
try a case in the federal court. Being
asked concerning his contest for seat in
the United States senate, now held by
John Martin, he said there was nothing
new in the case, although he had read
something in some eastern papers. pur-
porting to be new Developments, which
he knew nothing about Mr.. ADV said
that he intends 10 leave for Washington
in few days to assist his attorneys in
preparing his case for consideration in
the senate. Sheilibarger and Wilson are
his ATTORNEYS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
PERIcLEsIAN PROGRAM.
ANOTHER AHREsT

Lon Ford, a Swede with an American
lied name, has been arrested for attemp t-
ed theft at Pearce's store Wednesday
evening. Lon has been iden titled as the
partner of John Locke, the man who
jumped through the plate glass window.
Tue evidence against both of them is
conclusive, and they will surely go over
the road. Ford was arrested by Bedford
Wood on South Fourth avenue in n shanty
occupied by d number of damsels of sable
hvta
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
sTiI.I. MISSING.

The disappearance of Mr.. Fay. clerk for
Nr. \. Veile, mention OF which was made
at the time ia these columns, Is beginning
10 look suspicious on account of the dis
snnearance of two other men at the same
time. II will be two weeks ago toIay
siuce Mr.. Fay told Mr.. Feile that ne was
going 0us for a few hours, but le never re-
turued. Tacre Is no idea prevailing, how
ever. tbat Fay was fouly dealt with, fcE
he took his trunks away from his board
ING, house. Wuilc that Is true he left after
him in his room some valuable papers
which he has not called foz sIace-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
WICHITA GRADUATES.

Leonard Colvin telegraphed to his
brother Frank from Fort Scott, last night,
stating that he had passed his examina
ton before the state board of pharma-
ceu,ical examiners and had received a
diploma registered druggist.
Charlie McAdams also stated that he
had received word from Fort Scott which
also said that he had passed very sue
cessful examination.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Judge Reed granted divorce to Kate
" hitlock (uee Rsdfieid) from her husband
George Whitlock in the district court yes
terday. The plaintiff alleged abandon
ment, drunkenness and other crimes on
the part Of the defendant and asked for
divorce and custody OF her sou George,
three years old. The divorce was granted
in all respects as prayed for. The coupls
were married Oct TO- 1889.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
LIMITING A SENSATION,

A report was received last night from
Sedgwick that some very startling evil
dence is liable TO be introduced before the
coroner's jury Monday, when the inquest
will be received. The nature of this
evidence has not been made public, but
the man who predicts it talks as if he was
on the ground floor of the mystery, and
talks confidently.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Ed y. Brewer of Peabody stopped over
between trains on his way home from
Fort Scott. Yesterday. Mr. Brewer is the
son of j. y. {, Brewer. and had been 10
Fort Scott TO take an examination before
the state board of pharmacy, which met
there on "Wednesday. About forty took
the examination.
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TEN DOLLARS NOR

The following communication was re-
eeived last night:
To the editor of the Eagle.
Please add my name to the auditorium
subscription list for $40. r. MATHEWS.
The above is short but sweet, and Is OF
the right spirit.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Judge McDiil of Iowa, member of the
interstate commerce commission. died n
few days ago. Judge McDIll visited
Wichita last year the guest OF his frien
Skinner, and while here made many friends
He was also good friend To Wichita in
his official capacity.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
BARBER WHEAT PROSPECTS,

H. f. Glenn and NJ. A. Hull, of the
Kiowa journal, spent last night in the
city en- route home, and were callers a,
the EAGLE sanctum. They report wheat
prospects IN Barter county all that can be
desired, and everybody in good spirits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
=. TRAIN HERE.

J. B c one of the expe TT train
ers of Til States and he world
beater Wi az the city next we elk with a
nnmber I'll a>trses which he will traiu al
the fair grounds during the summer.
There are now 10 stalls on the gro nds all
of which wilt be occupied by horses placed
there for training this summer Matinees
will be given at the grounds one after
noon of each week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Pat. Healy has made some nice improve
ments on his building on East Douglas
avenue, now occupied by the Rock Island
book store. The show windows are much
enlarged and the interior has been papered
up in the latest style. L. is now Que OF
the neatest stores IN town,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09
AkT GEMS.

Series No. 9 of Art Gems are much better
than series No. 1. We have few of them
STILL They can be procured Il: the count
ing room or by mail for 20 cents. Dop's
break the collection for the paitry sum OF
20 cents
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Clark Con king publisher OF the Lyons
Republican, accompanied by Sheriff I. H..
Foster of Rice county, were in the city
yesterday. ConEling called on the EAGLE
and snapped yarns Tor a brief but pleas
ant half hour.
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Her Consistency.

Majorie-I don't see how you could
have Joined the Browning club when
you are so opposed to his poetry.
Madge-Why. my dear, there Is ar
opposition faction in the club, and
belong to that.-Puch-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

The Wichita Hide s. Wool company
shipped over $500 worth of hides 10 St. Isauis
yesterday. T2ey We're mostly wolf, aud
skunk and wildcat peltS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

William Ann-''Have you a recon.
mendation from the last place where
you were steward?7 Ebony Hughes
Yes, sab: yes, sab; W. allus had
chielsuns three times week, an der
was neyah no bill. Puck
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

The infant child of Leroy Sanford died
yesterday at its home, 234 Lulu avenue, of
measles and complicag ION of diseases.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Mr.. Carson and family are stopping al
the Carey, enroute for San Francisco.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

! h Keli had car load Of hogs AZ ;h'
rzrds V. eysiay which were fair exs N
Die al Csearwa.et's pork producing capse
ity.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Mr. l. Gross, of the Golden Eagle, ha
returned from the eastern market.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

B. r. Davis of Marion was in the city
yesterday attending TO business matters.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Ed Rittenour of Cunningham was at the
Union stock yards yesterday with a Car
load OF hogs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Clint Rowland, a bird fancier, is in E
Eeno. attending a meeting of fine poultry
breeders.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

d. A Fuller is sick with the measles at
his room, 224 Nor Main street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-03-09

Miss Pearl Allen is sick at her home. 73(
South Topeka.
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G. Rob Schumacher, hardware. .55
Central Coal and Coke Com paDy, Coal
for February .......... 25s 81
E. S. Goldberg visiting schools ........ 20 o.
Wichita Gas and Electric Light Com
pany ..............,.......... 20
Ludlum and Quincy. insurance. ...... As 90
McCarty Brothers, hauling .......... so
ID. G, Millson, paper ............... 3 95
s. Houck, tin cups OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. L 50
BissantZ & Mathews, hardware .... l 10
William F. smith books 49,. ... 50
Wichita Sand company, sand ......... .
Heaiy & Dewy, insurance .. % 50
T. f. Carson, hauling ashes. ............ 90
lights. ......................... 90
n. n. Fuller postage. 90
q W Bennett, repairs ....... % 80
Beacon, printing annual reports w al 20
G lobe Iron works, fire brick .. IS
Otto G. Eckstein sundries .... s 90
Young Bros supplies ...,,,..... IS 90
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STAMPS FOR SALE AT THE COUNT
ING ROOM.