The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-12

Tracy Larnard OF Lawrence, who
was attending the convention remained
over part OF the day yesterday TO see
the sights of Wichita.
John McLane was sentenced 10 six
months in jail yesterday for assault
with intent to kill Claud Williams on
Fourth avenue last week.
Since the arrival of a bright new
girl at his residence, Tuesday, l.. d.
Holtke is firmly convinced that home
without baby Is prosy place.
Hon. Joseph Richards. one of the men
who sctood with the Bourbon county
delegation true and loyal for Wichita,
returned home to Fort Scott yesterday.
Rev. r. IT. Savin will preach in the
First NJ. E church in this city next
Sunday morning. The many friends
Of DIR. Ssvin will be glad to meet him in
the first church again.
E. B. Cowgirl of Topeka, was among
the visitors at the Carey last night.
Mr.. Cowgirl is an enthusiast on irriga-
ton a 5 he was in the manufacture OF
Kansas sugar few weeks ago.
The first colored guest entertained at
the Commercial club mansion was
Councilman Smith of Kansas City, Kan
sas, who was a delegate to the state
convention from Wyandotte county.
Representative Funk of Marion coun-
ty, who was attending the convention,
returned home yesterday. He wants
Mckinley elected and after that he
would like to have a consular office.
p. L. Soper of vinita, is in the city
attending the United States district
court. Mr.. Soper is the nephew of Cy-
rus Leland. Jr, who attainded such a
popular victory in Tuesdays conven-
ton.
Another report was out late last
night that Police Commissioner Keck
had been removed, but the story could
not be verified. 1t is thought in some
quarters that he will be removed today.
There may be a change.
Yesterday a special Santa Fe train
went north with the remains Of Mrs.
George r. Peck. who died at San An
tome. Texas, after a lingering illness.
The tain consisted OF five special cars
occupied by Mr.. Peck, his family and
FRIENDS.
Judge Basset OF Ellsworth, was in
town yesterday. Judge Basset had the
misfortune recently to lose one of his
legs in railroad accident. He is not
yet used to walking on crutches and
he gets around with very little progress
and comfort.
Wichita Council No. 50 United Com
mercial Travellers have issued invita-
lions for a social and ball TO be given at
the auditorium on the evening Of March
90. The grand march VIII begin prompt
" at $50 This will be a grand social
event as all the functions Of the L. c. T.
are.
Mrs. Laura Scofeld and her daughter
and son, Naude and Wilson Scofeld,
of Winfield. Kan, have been visiting
her sister, Mrs. Ella Daughetry, in the
Zimmerly building for the past two
days They leave IN the morning for
Pueblo and Denver. where they VIII
remain for some months visiting rela-
tives.
Sousa's band travels in two Pullman
cars. especially fitted for their accom-
mediation. They vii come 10 Wichita
as a special train over the Missouri Pa
cif1c road, arriving at O'Clock this
evening. During thee Oncert their cars
viii be switched over 10 the Santa Fe
depot and they vii leave over that road
for Kansas City Immediately after the
concert.
At noon yesterday the Offices Of both
Of the leading hotels We're as quiet as the
grave The forenoon trains took nearly
all the delegates who remained over
night out Of the city. About all that
were left were Columbus BORN OF Obe--
In. Nat Barnes Of Kansas City and
Tom HAYES OF Mama. Everybody
seemed 10 have gone home without
kick either over the result II the con-
yention or their treatment while N
Wichita Even the Carpenter men were
not sore over their defeat They took
the result philosophically as they should
have taken IL
r. G. Turpin. who died ~ his res
tence. I0Gs Fast Douglas avenue vas
born in Kentucky IN 1926 M Turp.n
came % Kansas il ISL. boating near
Sedgwick CITY. he resided n this
state until 1855. During THAI time he
lost his first wife. Re returned %
Louisville. KY. where he married Mss
NoiIle Hall in 1883. he came 20 Wich-
ia IN 1892 where he has lived ever Ssnce
He was engaged in business On East
Douglas avenue since h came 10 this
city. WHERE ~ his sterling qualities
and high sense OF honor. n made many
and lasting friends. who extend % The
widowed lady me heartfelt sympathy
in her hour OF afiiictioa- Hr Turpla
was q member OF he Masonic lodge a.
Sterling. kan. was a member o the
VI = church. and a true Christian gen
tlsman. whose kindly and cheerful
smiles vii be sadly missed - his many
friends n The essi par OF me city.