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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
LATEST NEWS FROM THE WELL
Drill Near 500 Feet when it was Reported
Tint Cnnl had Been Found

| That Coal had Been Found
"Coal was found" was another re-
port which came TO the Eagle office last
night over the phone. The only way the
truth or falsity OF the report could be
ascertaned was 10 send a reporter 10
the well at the corner of Fifteenth and
Lawrence avenue.
This was done and at the time OF the
visit the drill was down $50 feet and
working Gn a black slate, closely re-
Senrblmg coal slate. 1t was true that
some particles Of coal had been taken
from the Well after dark. by the sand
buckets. and these were grabbed out
and tested. 1t was tried in the fire. and
IL burned all right, and thus the report
was given out that coal had been found.
and great anxiety was felt 10 see the
productions Of the next bucket-full Of
debris In this was found a few more
pieces Of coal. and the excitement grew,
when the news was carried 70 the euS1-
neer who explained that he had acct
den tally sp.l2sd some coal out az the
bucket he was carrying 10 the stove in
the drill room and that IL had fallen
down the We'll and Of course was pull
verified by the great drill. Herce an
other report that coal had been found
WaS traced.
AT the hour the reporter left. work
was progressing nicely and each time
the drill was RAISED found the bottom
OF the well five feet farther from She
surface than il WAS when the drill was
first started a half hour before. Not
only this but the stratas were proving
very interesting. There i Sill much
OIL IN the slate and the work = being
pushed along as rapidly as could be
asked for
The number who visited the well yes
teTd6y was larger than on any day
since the fence was erected and there
IS a confident feeling that the drill is
nearing a point Of Observation-Disclosures
coal, OIL or gas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
MARRIAGE OF MISS SMITH
winfieId's Well known Educational We'd
Professor

The Bloomington, Illinois, Leader has
the following TO say of the marriage OF
Miss Blanche Smith so we'll known in
this city, having given some excelleu;
entertainments here
Last evening the palatial new resi-
dence of DR.. and Mrs. w. f. Guthrie
made its social DEBUT in a highly re-
mantle and pleasing manner. In it was
celebrated at the same time the thiT-
teenth birthday Of their daughter, Miss
Leila, the foutieth anniversary of the
wedding of she doctors parents. Mr..
and MIS- Peter Guthrie. and the mar
riage OF Miss Blanche Smith 10 Pro-
feSsOr Alba G. Piersel.
The elegant mouse was a bower OF
beauty with palms, ferns and flowers.
Promptly at O'Clock the bride, leaning
On the arm CT her father, descended the
grand stairway attended by Misses
Leila and BeSnadine Guthrie. as flow
er girls. and Master Roy Whaples as
page. to the strains Of Mendelssohn' s
wedding march played 10y Mrs. Walter
Whaples of Neponset, III. Soft white
light Of numerous electric globes food
ing the spacious rooms, the beautiful
dresses of the guests, the pictures and
furniture made a delightful setting % a
most lovely picture. DR.. J. CT. Evans,
president of Hedding college, Abing-
don, III, conducted the impressive ring
ceremony which made them husband
and wife. The groom is vice president
and professor Of Greek and Latin in
Hedding college. The bride is a sister
of Mrs DIR. Guthrie She was a student
at the Wesleyan for several years, and
IS a graduate of 6he Boston school Of
oratory and for the past four years was
professor of the department Of ora'tory
AT Southwest Kansas college, Winfield,
Kan, where she met her husband.
The bride was gowned IN rich white
brocaded satin, made Greek style, en-
traine, trimmed with duchess lase and
pearls. The only ornament worn by the
bride was a. pearl and diamond star, a
gift from the bridegroom. The bouquet
was OF gr-5ial roses.
The dinner table was adorned with
ferns and roses. The collation. served
in nine courses was SumptTCus and ele
CANT and did Justice TO Mrs. Gu5hrse's
well known reputation.
The guests from abroad We're Mr.. 8.
Fl. Harrington and Miss Margaret Van
TlyI Of Cht>ago; Mrs A Il. Avery, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Weaples OF Neponset.
I'll: MIR. and Mis-. Edgar Robinson, Il
Dorado. Kan: Miss Ella Copes, Pekzn,
IL, and Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver G. Smith,
parents Of ftfs4 bride. Of Wichhta, Kan.
The gifts were numerous and elegant.
The happy couple 20 immejia tsiy 20
their new home al Abingdon. Ill
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

moody; seargent of the guard, W. W.
Harris; color seargeat. II. J. Dunn; cor
poral CT the guard, Charles Hoover:
camp guard, Harry Dunn; picket
guard, J. c. Irwin.
Rena rks were then made by Insts II
ing Officer Morgan, L. Is. Price, senior
vice commander OF Kansas division.
and Mr.. William y. Morris Of the New
ton Republican Miss Ada Beach then
rendered n piano soto, which was also
well received. Garfield Black then ren-
dered "A Soldiers VISION in the
touching and artistic manner with
which he always appears.
refreshments, and general good So
cia1 time Were then the order OF the
evening, in which all partook heartily.
a table which would seat about fifty.
was spread with all the delicacies Of
the season, while music and ANNA ted
conversation filled the air.
The members and guests left for their
homes having spent a very pleasant
and profitable evening
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
HONORED THE NOBLE DEAD
Sundays Services and the Tribute Paid
c. w. Clement by the Citizens.

As predicted in the Eagle the funeral
of ex-Mayor George W. Clement, Sun
day, was attended by thousands of citl-
zens who there expressed louder than
words the esteem in which the grea
friend Of Wichita was held by the citi-
zens. Not only did all the city officers
and employees attend in a body, but the
ex-officials as well. Not only the rich
and well-to-do, but those in the hum
bier stations Of life were present TO
show by their act that they loved him
whose energetic and patriotic heart was
stilled. As the funeral cortege passed
they stood with bare heads. See how
they loved him." was a sign plainly
written.
His brethren Of the Connandry
marched to the late residence of the
deceased and there held the last rites
for the dead. Very solemn and i'm
pressive were the prayers, most eulogiS-
tic were the words of praise. Sympa-
thy and sorrow were all pervasive The
floral offerings We're very handsome. a
sheath of ripened grain, enriched by a
wreath of beautiful flowers bore around
its margin the words, The City of Wich
ita."
Another elegant piece was presented
by his brethren OF the Knights Tenn
plar.
4 quartet consisting OF DR.. w. A
Minick, Mrs. H. 1. Arlington and Mr.
and Airs. +. Mueller sang and Mrss. Z.
G. Beach accompanied them with piano.
The selection, Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me"
was especially sweet.
After the Commandery services We're
over the pail bearers. c. NJ. Jones. W.
s. CoIfbeUt, c. A. Walker, George L.
Pratt, Oscar Barnes and Finlay Ross
took up the casket and carried il past
the long line of knights, followed by
the household of the deceased and a
great conccurse of friends.
The escort marched to the First NJ.
+. church where were drawn up the
mayor and council, all the city officials
and thousands of young and old men
who had known and loved Mr.. Clement.
Long before the hour for services the
large edifice was crowded, with the ex-
ception Of the center seats which had
been reserved for the family and friends
Professor A. w. Sickner presided al
the organ and II. Gnboden, Miss Dun
bar, and Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Shaver
formed the quartet.
After scripture reading by Rev.
Beach, Rev. Don s. Colt offered prayer.
Rev. Beach then pronounced an eulo-
gy upon the life and character of the
deceased and Rev. Colt closed the SER
vices with splendid address.
a long procession formed the cOrtege
that slowly wendell its way to the silent
city of the dead, where the body of the
eX-mayor was deposited amid the IL rs
of a Borrowing multitude.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
OPENING A HOUSE
ANOTHER WHOLESALE GROCERY
HOUSE FOR WICHITA.

Frank C. Wood OF This City and W. r. Jet
of kingmsn VIII be the New Firm
/ Building is Rented North Toreks
and the Stock of Goods is Ordered Bis
| Capital, Plenty of Ambition and n Fins
Reputation Depended on to Sustain thu
Enterprise-Ful Corps of Statesmen &C
be Selected.
{ Wichita viii have another wholesale
! grocery house.
| On the first day of Febreary Jet &
/ Wood VII open up an immense concern
an North Topeka avenue. near the
wholesale dry goods house, where they
have rented the building heretofore oc-
supied and built by the Wichita Overall
| factory.
They have been ordering their goods
for some time and they viii De all IN
within the next two weeks and so ar
ranged that they viii be ready 20 open
for business on the first day OF Febru-
airy.
The firm will consist OF W. E. Jett Of
KingTnan and Mr.. Frank c. Wood Of
this city. At present Mr.. Jet IS con-
disc concern at Kingman but it was re
Gently incorporated Mr.. Frank G.
Wood was with the firm OF Steele *
Walker for over ten years and was the
manager OF their branch house IN this
city for six or seven years and by his
superior business qualities had the
branch house in a very prosperous con-
ditson when the main house at ST. Jo-
seph failed and pulled this house down
in rte wreck with ii. Mr.. Wood has
had a fifteen years acquaintance with
the trade Of the southwest and in che
commercial territory which consists OF
southern and western Kansas end Okla
hOma and no business mar stands IN
higher esteem than he does What IS
true of Mr.. Wood Is also true of AIR.
Jeat who has successfully managed the
largest establishment in Kansas for
years. always increasing his business
Notwithstanding the fact that the coun-
try Contagious thereto was steadily
loOSing its population. Both are young
men with plenty OF experience and great
ambition in commercial life and they
are bound TO make = success OF their
venture.
The firm Is we'll supplied with cap
ital and both its members have unf1m-
tied credit. Their intention however is
to do business on cash basis-or as
near thereto as is consistent vsth pro-
gressive business principles.
Mr.. Wood VIII do considerable trav-
cling for the house himself although a
fun corpse Of travelling men will be
selected 30 cover the territory thorough
ly. II is Mr.. Woods intention 70 be
always in touch with his suctomers and
hence he VIII go around among them
freely. Their statesmen are not yet ap-
pointed but they are picked out with a
special View to their fitness and the
trade which their merits viii command
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

l. Small children.
2. Unsufficiently clad.
Highest percent of attendance in
grades 50. Emerson, Mccormick and
Washington schools.
First in punctuality in grades: Bur-
ton and Paramount; Webster and Nc
, CorInick second:
No. teachers-same as last month. 81
No. teachers-same as last year,. 80
During the month l have met the
principals once. Also each one of the
grades separately. The general meet
ing was held Dec. 81. All We're pres
ent except four, whose excuses were
accepted; two having been excused be-
fore the meeting by me.
The next meeting will occur Jan. rs
Saturday from to u o'clock.
The state meeting occurred at Topeka
holiday week. Fourteen OF our corps
attended.
Through the efforts of Mr.. Pence a
most creditable display of vertical
writing from these schools was made
there. In many instances the vertical
writing was placed next to the CORES
ponding slant writing taken ten weeks
before. This was the excellent work
from the children who had been writing
ten weeks only, all served to show that
vertical writing has many merits over
the old-time slant.
Mr.. Pence read a very able paper
upon this subject.
Miss Smith and Miss Clark also had
places on the program.
The High school
Enrolment; boys. .................. 135
Girls. .......... .............. 1872
Total...... .......- .........-.. 327
Remaining to date; boys. 129
Glrls...--. ..-....... ..,.-.......-... LIZ
1OIdI ........ oVl
Average attendance. 292.
Percent of attendance. ......... So
The following books have been added
to High school reference library; all
donations: Shinn, Botanical Studies
Census Reports, Elements of Law.
This year the following pictures have
been given by the pupils and teachers:
Washington, The Last Prayer. Group
OF the Athletic Association. fac-simile
of the Declaration of independence.
The decorations (fresh paper in the
city Normal school room will add much
to the beauty and attractiveness of the
room. This excellent school will cor
respond in good work to all such cour-
tesieS
This school has been called upon for
substitutes this month five and a half
days. In each case we had the right
substitute 10 send.
I urge an intimate acquaintance with
the work of this school, both in its
theory and practical departments. No
wiser provision could have been made
in the interest of our schools.
Number Of pupils, eleven.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made with
the assistance of the sanitary commit
tee with the city health board whereby
notice of contagious disease in any fami
" is reported at my office as soon az
the attending physician reports the
same to the secretary Of the board OF
health. This supplies a much needed
system and relieves teachers, patrons
and pupils from much concern when
contagious disease exists in the dis
Trict.
AS soon as said notice has been re-
ceived all pupils from said family are
excluded from school and not Teadmit-
ted until certificate OF health is pre-
scented by the secretary of the board of
hea nth
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

Panic Stricken at St John-Papers Can
be Read at HaviIana.
Probably the greatest prairie fire ever
witnessed in Kansas was raging last
night and is stiu sweeping everything
before il.
AT O'Clock a lurid red spot was seen
In the western sky from the roof of
The Eagle office and reports from sew
erai stations as far west as Pueblo,
Colorado, stated Hhat il was visible
there also. This is what caused the
most speculation as it would be i'm
possible TO see the reflection of any
earthly light at two points SO far dis
oent
The strangest thing about the lurid
light ds that it was seen from every
town in southern Kansas and Colorado
between Wichita and Pixies Peak.
Investigation and comparisons prove
that what was supposed to be one vast
prairie fire were two fires about $50
miles apart. The light reflection seen
by Pueblo and the other Colorado
towns was am immense prairie fire some
where directly south OF Garden City.
while the reflection seen from the Eagle
Office was a similar fire in KtoKya or
Pratt county.
Both fires became visible simultane-
ouSly. The Eagle received reports from
ten towns but none of them is very def
snaite as to the exact location of the
great fire.
ST. John, Stafford county, reported
THAT the fire was coming from the south
towards that town and seemed TO be
a. Distance of sixty miles. Owing TO the
condition of the atmosphere it was seen
very plainly and almost a panic pre-
calId. Common sod houses a distance
OF thirty miles could be seen and they
loomdd mp before the fiery background
like castles.
HaviIand station says that the people
there cam see the fire and that the entire
side Of the county is one vast blaze.
1t is several miles from there but the
light is so strong that one can almost
read a newspaper.
ST. John reports also that the entire
side OF the country seems to be burning
and that. doubtless, great fatalities will
result although the country is thinly
populated.
lit is thought by the Rock Island
agents and operators on towards Dodge
City that the fire is in the neighlborhood
or CuillSon and that the loss to settlers
viii be great as a very stiff breeze is
blowing.
Conway Springs can also see the fire
hnn bhe people down there think it is
IN the neighb0rhood Of Kiowa county.
The fire is also seen or ait least its re
Election on the sky from Great Bend,
Larned and Nickerson.
At this late hour il is impossible to
get accurate details but the fire, I'M
doubtedly, is one of the most deStruct-
1ve ever started in western Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
SESSION OF SCHOOL BOARD
Eadical steps Taken Regarding Contests
With Teachers.

The school board met last night in
regular monthly session with Judge
Ha0ton in the chair and all the men,
beTs present with the exception of Rat
lift, Shell and Hoss.
The board put its foot down solidly
Rnd decided 10 take an extreme step
With the teachers. \ resolution was
passed 10 the effect that hereafter all
contracts with teachers shall rest in
the school boaud the right 10 terminate
al contracts at its viii. reduce or ad-
vance wages, and discharge teachers
at will. This rule VIII go into effect
tnmedia tely but VIII not apply to teach
ers already contracted with until next
year. when new contracts are to be
made
The lSraby committee dec sded to buy
an additional 500 worth of books.
1t was ordered that fifty feet addi-
ton 70 the grounds Of the Washington
school house be purchased.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

The great poultry fair was opened
yesterday under most propiScious cir
cunlStances. and bids fair TO he TIE
greatest exhibition OF the kiGd ever
ned IN kansas You must 20 TO e4o
Month Main and see for yourself VIA;
care and blood Will DO.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
The city superintendent made the fol-

lowing report:
Gentlemen:-During the month
have inspected the schools one or more
spection of every phase OF the work
The matter taught, the method of teach
ing, the accuracy of the work done
the general spirit and influence OF the
times. These visits are given to in
school as to its tendency toward the
well developed citizen.
When changes were desirable or ad-
dition needed the necessary suggestions
have been given.
The minute details and minor chang
IS suggested would form no special
item OF interest in a report Of this kind.
The holiday vacation gave sufficient
rest and pupils and teachers are at
work with renewed Yigor.
The last afternoon of school before
Christmas was given TO literary Christ
mas exercises. That pupils and teach
ers enjoyed the same is shown by the
excellent programs presented. That
the patrons appreciated the effort is
evidenced by the large numbers who
attended. The total number of visitors
for the month being LASS.
Through the kindness Of Miss Hill
the Burton school pupils and patrons
enjoyed an old-time Christmas tree on
Christmas eve.
These special occasions, within prop
er limits and under proper supervision,
are productive of much good. II offers
an interesting diversion from the every
day school duties and brings the pat
rons in closer touch with the school
and its work.
No. of pupils enrolled to date;
Poy S--'....-.... .....-...-.-.--.. Z0So
N4itS---... ...--- ................. 2ZlS
Total. ........... ............. 431i
No. enrolled corresponding month
last year. 1924
Gain this year to date. 20
No pupils remaining to
date; Boys. 1903
GlrlS-. ........ ............ ZOOS
Total. ........ ....... 1909
Average daily attendance;
IoyS- lfZo.4
OlTlS. .loOo.5
Total. .3523.9
Percent for the city. -........ 80
Cold rvaa thor radupaS attendance
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

Mrs. Mary Packet Of Caldwell Is in
the city visiting Mr.. and Mrs. CHIP
chase at their fine new residence ON
South Main street
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

David s. White OF Wichita has a gov
ernment patent to $50 acres of land az
Cripple Creek, which was issued 10 him
prior 10 the discovery of gold.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

ARtAi $500 -@-s.s-s. ~ ~ N
State of Kansas. County Of sedsrwick.
~.
l. =. u. CA-celon. cashier OF sad bank
DO solemniy swear tha. tint above state
meEt - true. and nat said bauk AAs no
liabilities % any character ~hafa0sss 81 nox
set forth "a sad statement
r. 4. GARCELOE.
Prexiiguf Cashier
Subscribed and r-worn 20 before me, Ibis
(SEAL) 5Uh dAy of December lssG
GEORGE VI. STEF.SROD.
Notary T'abar.
Commission expires on ths ssth day %
Sepfernb~r, Isf3
Correot--Attest.
Q. r. HYDE.
z. r. GAPCELO<.
a. ~. AMIDDE
DfsecforN
To John W. Breidenthal. Bank CoaaLass~
sioner. TOPEKA. Kan.
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Hettinger Bros. Drug Co.
2l6 E. DOUGLAS AVE.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE FL
nancisl condition OF the Cosnme rscisl has.5<.
a. wichita, STATE cf Kansas. al she clc-s-s
1895.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
Removal.

DR.. P. S Thomas has moved from
Douglas and Fourth and now occupies
rooms over Behring's drug store. second
floor. Douglas avenue entrance, where
he will be found day and night.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

State OF Kansas. County of Scdgwick en-
/, ]. a. Dawson. cashier az SAID hank tiss
solemuly swear that the above statement
Is true. 20 the best o. my knowledge and
bt-ief. SO help me- God.
J. \ DAWSON. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn 90 before me- thls
30th day Of December. lSsS.
r. a. RUSSELL
tSEAis0 Notary Public.
1855
Correct-Attest:
IA DAWSON. Owner.
To John w. BreidenthaL Bank Commas
s.oner. Topeka. Kansas. 1SG-et
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

OFFICIAL STATEMENT or THE FL
nanctal condition of the state Bank of
Coiwich. al Colwich. state Of Kansas. at
the close Of business on che 24th dag of
December, 1856.
REEOITRCES
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
FLAMES LIGHT SKY
DESTRUCTIVE FIRES PREVAIL IN
WESTERN KANSAS.

Blaze is Visible From Wichita to Pueblo, a
Distance of Five Hundred Miles-Prob-
ably Two Fires are Burning Simultan-
eousiy-Ten Stations Report to the
Eagle That a Fearful Fire is Prevailing
About kiowa County-PeopIe Almost
Panic Stricken at st. John-Papers Can
be Read at Havilanu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
MISCELLANEOUS.

LaErdry Registers
Loan Registers,
Esziftarce kecortA
Go:zry Records,
Pol Books.
LIE Of Blanks knd
City. Jzstice OF ths
C@ce1s.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07
Vitaiized Sense:

Ihtet<rf1y re'Q1lreS no Soccsal efroFf 10
bring itself into public notice. Appzssi
10 our busintsS-she sale or
Drugs, Medicines, Perfumeries,
andsofcrsh. and e Is a recognized
axiom IN his community. and explains
IN part why we have had To Increase
our stssck in AL kaesI Our prices. o.
have oruFtrtorted a iiberai share to-
wards fopukarizing cur store. II you
haven't SiS-aat With IL cry us
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

AMOUNT CO mortgages released i.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-01-07

Reat Records,
Poison Records,
Collection Records,
D:scozr, Records,
Regis,raSoa Books,
And 4 coEpir:e
Supplies 70. CezrtT
Peace and Township
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-31
CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE

Date of State Convention Set-There
Will be no Field Day Nor Parade.
The semi-annual meeting of the
board of governors of the Connecticut
Total Abstinence union was held yes
terday afternoon in the parlors of the
st. AlOysius 7. A. and B. society. 1t
was voted to hold the state conven~
ton on September 20 IN Waterbury.
The board determined that it was in
eXpedient to hold a field day and a
parade. A ritual for the government of
the subordinate societies and for the
installation of officers was adopted.
The matter of adopting a state me-
mortal day was defeated. Several of
the larger societies, among them the
st. Aloysius of this city, have adopted
memorial day and an agreement
could be reached on date. The mem
bers of the board reported that the tenn
perance sentiment in their respective
localities was growing rapidly and
steadily. The st. Aloysius society will
hold the annual New Years ball this
evening. The hall has been handsome
ly decorated. 1t is expected that the
event will be one of the most successful
ever given by the society.