The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-24
CITY IN BRIEF.

Mrs. George AllmOn and her sister
came in early this morning from Pratt
| Center, to see and hear Tom Reed. They
Will remain over tomorrow.
John Hoenscheidt, Thomas G. Fitch
and w. r. Tucker resigned last night
as officers OF the Grand Lodge of the
| order of Mystic Brotherhood.
Mr. Cyrus Leland Of the national COM
nittee, was in the city last night and
viii possibly remain over today to wit
ness the Reed demonstration.
Hon Chester I. Long made speech
at Little River last night and will be
here at o'clock this morning to partic-
ipate in the Tom Reed demonstration.
Mr.. J. C. OTKeefe, of Durango, an old
time subscriber, called yesterday, re-
newing his acquaintance and requesting
that the Eagle continue its fight to his
Colorado home.
G. B. Reynolds, keeper Of records and
seals Of K. of P. lodge No. 1S9, that
r. r. Schank, formerly a resident OF
this city, and a charter member of the
lodge. died in Omaha last Sunday.
The Mckinley Travelling Mems club
viii make room sixty-six of the Man
haitian hotel their headquarters today.
All visiting travelling men are invited
to call and make themselves at home
there.
Isaac T. Ault is a grandpa. So said
message yesterday announcing the ar
rivel of a fine boy at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Cochran. When Mr.. Ault
gets to town it is mighty certain that
he will get action on his money.
Mr.. Frank Doster, candidate for JUS
tice of the supreme court on the Popu-
list ticket, spoke in the Auditorium last
night to an audience that did not eX-
coed $50. 1t was the most SHINY al
tended meeting held in this city this
year.
Mr.. James Woltz is again a happy
papa. This time it is a boy. and he is
already named after tn presidential can
dfdate which Mr.. Wolff hopes will win
IN this campaign The young gentleman
weighs just 111s pounds and both he and
the mother are doing nicely.
Mr. Fred Wasliburn of Harper was
in the city yesterday. Mr. Washburn
is making q splendid campaign for the
state senate He was billed to speak at
Sharon, Barber county, last night, but
owing to the wreck of the stock train
able TO fill his appointment.
1t was remarked by several persons
yesterday that the day was almost the
exact counterpart Of the election day
four years ago; gloomy, damp and IN
pleansant Since that day, times have
been synonymous with the day. All are
hoping that yesterday was only cloud
before the brighter days ahead.
The Mckinley Travelling Mems club
is anxious 10 get as many riding horses
and saddles-either horses, saddles or
both-for tonight's parade as possible.
Those who have either or both to lend
or hire out are requested to make the
same known to Chester Munson at the
Manhattan hotel as early as possible
this morning.
The music and singing last night at
the German fair in Peerless hall was
given by the Childe family. The pro-
gram was short but good and every
number was most heartily applauded-
Today is the last day of the fair. To
accommodate the large crowds the hall
will be open all day today. Dinner and
supper will be served. This is your last
opportunity TO attend the fair and all
should so who can.
Dnring the Republican parade to-
night the electric cars from College
Hill and Topeka avenue will run to Mar
ket street only. on Douglas avenue The
South Main cars will run north as far
as Williams; the West Side to Water,
and the Fairview. North Main and
Paramount cars will run only as far as
Second street. AS soon as the parade
is over cars will make regular trips and
extra cars will run on all lines 20 ac-
commodate the crowds.
Col. John NJ. Robinson. who has been
a resident OF Central Mexico for many
years. but who has spent the last year
or two in Texas and Oklahoma. and
who is visiting the city of Wichita. made
the Eagle pleasant call yesterday
morning. Col. r. is an American. was
born on the kenebec river. in Maine.
and enlisted in the Union army from
Illinois. He goes from here 20 the lead
and zine mines Of southest Kansas and
western Missouri. where he contem-
plates making some investments in min
erai lands