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The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
NEW BATTLE SHIPS NAMED.

The Missouri Will Be Built at Newport
News-The Ohio's and the Maine's.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 Secretary
Long has directed that the battle ship
to be built by the Union iron works.
San Francisco, will be named the Ohio.
The Cramps will build the Maine and
the Newport News company the Mis-
souri,
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Would Be American Ofhcers.

HAVANA, Sept. Is, via Key West
Sept. 15.-Hundreds of Spanish officers
have asked to be discharged from the
army. They refuse to return to Spain
where starvation stares them in the
face. Many of them have formed
Glasses to study English, hoping to
succeed in obtaining commissions IN
the United States army as soon as they
are proficient in the language.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Mound CITY ZephYrs

PRAYER meeting every Wednesday
evening at the NJ. E. and Baptist
churches.
Tom Young and Daniel Good are said
to be expert corn cutters.
Mr.. Cherry of Lacygne was in Mound
Citv on business last Friday.
The big meeting that was to have
been held last Sunday in the court
house square was postponed on account
of the inclemency of the weather.
Henry Daniels runs the Oldest and
most accommodating restaurant in the
citv. Whenever you are hungry give
him a call.
Mrs. Bette Dabbs of Lacygne is WIS.,
itinp her aunt, Mrs. Carrie Russell and
family.
A. Salisbury, our popular black
smith has been suffering very much
the last two weeks with a sore hand,
which has compelled him to close his
shop for awhile.
DR.. T. J. Baskerville, the magnetic
healer. will be found at his office from
| 0 o'clock a. m. until p. m.
Mrs. Nancy McNear is assisting a
the Occidental hotel, during the sick
ness of Mrs. Alice Lacount, the chief.
Frank Logan & Bro. of Paolo mad
Mound City flying visit Saturday am
Sunday.
John Walker is still to be found
tbe old stand, south side of Main street
He carries nice line of shelf goods
This part of the country was olesse
with a gentle rain Saturday night an
Sunday.
Last Monday evening crowd OF ou
young colored bloods were discussin
the general topics of the day, an
finally one of the number was asked
"How he stood politically, and he sai'
awhat do you mean?" Which will yo
vote Republican, Democrat or Populi'
ticket, and he said, Il can vote the IL
publican ticket every day in the wee
I have no use for the Democratic part
and d the Pops" u. w. b.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Wichita State Fair.

Those having charge Of the manage
ment Of the of the Fair have always
made it their chief object 70 secure the
very best and most suitable necessar-
les to carry forward such an exhlol-
ton. This year an extra touch Will oe
observed in every department. High
driving horses, jump from tower ~
feet high, every day. Vaudeville sho"
daily. Come to the Wichita State fa'r'
Mordav, Sept. 10 to "a.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Con-. - vatarnna Office ers

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 1s.-The Sons OF
Veterans, in national encampment,
have elected the following officers:
Commander-in-ch Colonel Fr"nk l..
Shepard of Chicago; senior 7aoc com
mander, George E. Cox, Connecticut;
Junior commander, G. J. Green, South
Dakota; quartermaster general, Fred
Boulon. Massachusetts.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Warren's Millinery Open
ing Fair week, 224 N. Main

ChaS SlOOLS is Inc Ouly spur - ohS
citv. He won 500 Tuesday night. The
Wild West show was good luck to
Charley.
The N. G. Allen divorce case for
which w. e. Williams was attorney
has been accomplished. Allen is now
q single man.
Miss SaIlie Rowles was lost Monday
morning between Fourth and Emporia
on Douglas avenue. Mr.. a. Simmons
directed her home.
On Sept. IL Sam Newcome attempt
ed suicide at the county jail he was
convicted at this term Of court and was
awaiting new trial,
MIR. and Mrs. W. T. Hayden, who
have been visiting friends here have
returned to their home at West Point,
Okla, by overland.
Richard Love says he sees where ne
made one mistake in his life. he mas
good opportunity on north Main
street if he could only speak the Mexl
can language.
Miss N. Ragland Of Oklahoma City
was very much disgusted with Wichita
when she first came up on account o
the darkness, but since the electro
lights have been in operation she il
satisfied.
Ira Smith, practical type-setter VII
take charge Of the composing room
the Tribune He will be assisted Q,
Miss l.. Covington, Of this place, VIII
is one Of the most brilliant young la
dies in our city.
An Usage little girl while praying
one night recently remembered he
soldier brother and wound up this way
s'And dear Lord, pray that Ael don
get shot; but if he's got to get shot le
him get shot in the leg Amen" !"
Miss Cordilia Seymore, recently Q
Waco, Texas, has been formally intro
duced into Wichita society circle. lie
gentle manner and pleasing appear
ance will make her charming ngur
for the society people this winter
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
ChanIafn NTnTntvre's Court Martial.

WAsH1NaroN, Sept. 16.-Orders have
been sent to Chaplain J. P. Mcintyre,
formerly attached to the battle ship
Oregon, directing him to proceed to
Denver to await trial Judge Advo-
cate General Lemley has completed the
charges upon which the chaplain will
be tried. It is understood that Cap
tain C. H. Lauchheime< of the marine
corps will be Judge advocate OF the
court
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Sane Old Frog.

George Emig, of Bellevue, KY was
breaking a big lump of coal the otner
dav when a frog hoped out OF hoie
in the center. 1t had no eyes. Emis
is a thoroughly reliable man. ana al
wave drinks straight Kentucky gooos'
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
poiaonar In fhA Palace.

YOKOHAMA, Sept. 16.-Fur rther ad
vices received here from Seoul, Corea,
saw that the king of Corea. who' with
the crown prince, became i'll Sunday
from poison, is recovering The crown
prince, however, is still quite Ill. IL
is now believed that the poisoner was
q woman of the household; but doubts
are expr es sed as to whether she waa
actuated by Jealousy or political mo-
tives.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Anthony Inkings.

Rev. Burnett will go to conference at
Carrollton, Mo-, October II.
Mrs. r. Lee Hayter went to Wichita
last week to bring suit against her hus-
band for divorce.
Miss Burnett and Mr.. T. Hayter took
dinner with Mrs. Simpsons Saturday.
An entertainment will be given at tue
city hall on next Friday evening for
the benefit of the A. M. +. church.
Everybody invited.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
IT,. Ram KatahdiD Out of Commission.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16.-Orders put
ting the ram Katahdin out OF commls-
sion were issued to-day. She will be
placed in reserve with the Colum bla
and Minneapolis at League island All
of the armor clads will be kept In COM
mission and will be distributed among
the several stations when the peace
treaty is signed.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
n-od II fn H1m.

..zyhat a distinguished looking man
your father is. His white hair gives
him such an aristocratic look.'
The Dissipated Son-"les' ana ne
can thank me for it.'-Tit-Blts.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
"There's Lower Prices at
the Boston Store"

Baptist Church Sunday School Conven-
ton.
Will meet with the I'd Baptist church
of this city Monday, Sept 10, and con-
tinue up to the IS. Mrs. Ida B. Frazer
of this city will deliver the welcome
address. Mrs. Mamie Dunlap, OF
Junction City will respond.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
YELLOW FEVER IN THE SOUTH.

Nine New Cases Reported to the Missis'
sippi Board of Health
JACKSON, Miss, Sept. 1 -Four new
cases of yellow fever were reported to-
dav to the board of health from Orwod
and five from Taylor's station.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Tribune's Agents and Correspondents.

Rev. S. w. Beaseley, Muskogee, ]. T., P. O. box
POS.
G. w. Baskerville, Mound City, Kans.
d. L. Borders, Weir City, Kans., P. Q. Box, 295.
Miss Lizzie Pritchett, Pleasanton, Kans.
Willis jackson, Neosho, Mo-, P. 0. Box 792.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Warren's Millinery Open
ing Fair week, 224 N. Main

Henry Burton Of Wellington, was in
the city this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Miskel returned from
Cincinnati Wednesday.
Mrs S. E. Williams will visit her
brother in Denver, Colo
Attorney Williams will try the Gree
~ case at Topeka next month.
Mrs l.. G. Clayton, Of Texas, is
guest at the Centropolis House.
A. Gibson has returned from the y.
A. R. encampment at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Miss Ida Williams has returned home
from an extended visit to ST. Louis, Mo.
James johnson went to FL Dorado
Saturday night where he will visit fol
few days.
Miss Maggie Woods has returned t
Wellington after few days visit witt
Wichita friends.
Go to the ex-slaves reunion at Ar
kansas City Sept. % and %. Reduced
rates on railroad.
Rev. johnson has returned iron
Sedgwick where he has been engaged
in a series Of meetings
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
lNI|Nn|INNnlI N.Y.
= LOCALS and PERSONALS. =
EllNiIlNulIIINuNuNl
Where Tn WOrshin.

New Hope Baptist church Sunday services: 10
a. m. Bible reading, IL q. m preaching, 2SO
D. m Sunday School p m. preaching.
Wednesday,, 5 p m. prayer and Covenant
meeting,
Friday, p m. Mission Circle. All are cordi-
ally invited to these services.
REV. III. f. FRAZER, Pastor.
DEA. J. f. LEWIS, Supt. S. S.
MRS IDA FRAZER, Pres. NJ G.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Peace Commissioners Ordered Not to DIS
cuss Minor Points With Spain.

Peace Commissioners Oruefeu 1<oC ~ DA'
cuss Minor Points With Spain.
WASHINGTON Sept. 16.-1t is under
stood thct the Spanish government
proposes to bring forward a number OF
minor questions for the consideration
of the peace commission, which they
desire to be determined through the
treaty which is to be signed at Paris.
These include compensation for pubic
buildings, military supplies and crown
LANDS. 1t is apprehended that the ques-
ton of assumption of debts incurred
in behalf of the attempts to suppress
J insurrections in the islands will also
be raised. The peace commissioners
from the United States will be in
structod that it is not their province
to discuss any of these matters; that
property of Spain in Cuba, Porto Rico
and the islands of Luzon passes with
the transfer of the islands themselves
and that debts incurred by Spain on
account of misgovernment Of her col
onial possessions, which she loses by
fortun0 of war, must be met by the
nation which contracted the debts,
and not by the inhabitants OF Cuba or
of the United States.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17

This IS not al out IL IS enough 20
show that Rev Berry is not pastering
a dead church, but live one spiritual
and financially.
Mrs. Susie Whitaker is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Willie Chairman is on the sick
list.
After an illness Mrs. Sallie Christian
is up again.
Miss Jennie Reders who has been
sick is convalescent. ID. l.. b.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17

Faith is not very plentiful, but thA
up ply equals the demand
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Harper Doings.

Miss Berry returned from Hutohin-
son Saturday.
The Wichita tribune., 1898-09-17
Weir City Items.

Weir City is an exception to great
many cities its size. It has a soup
house to accommodate those who are
fond of such diet.
]. H. Martin of Pittsburg was in the
city Sunday
L. Taylor sends SIX months subscrip-
tion for the Tribune. We thank him
for his liberality.
Miss Pearl Lemal died Sunday, Sept.
11th.
r. C. Chairman sends in three months
subscription.
We mourn with old father Vann the
loss of his stepdaughter who departed
this life Sunday evening, September
11th.
Rev. Hayter is attending conference
this week.
Rev. Wilmington will leave for home
this week. Five have been converted
and there have been many mourners
Rev. Berry will continue the meeting
The following members and friends
contributed to the meeting and to tht
! Rev WhittinptOn:
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
ARTICLE VIII
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
CHAPTER I.
Organization,

SECTION 1. The Police Department shall consist of Board of Police Com missioners, a Chief of Police, a Police Force, and of such clerks and em- ployes as shall be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Article
 Sec. 2. All members of the Police De- partment shall hold office during good behavior, subject to the provisions hereinafter set forth relating to pro- motions, suspensions, dismissals and disratements.
 Sec. g. No person shall become g. member of the Department unless he shall be citizen of the United States, of good character, for honesty and so- briety, able to read and write the Eng fish language, and a resident of the City and County for at least five years next preceding his appointment Every .appointee to the Department shall not be less than twenty-one nor more than thirty-f1ve years of age. must possess the physical qualifications required for recruits of the United States Army, and before his appoint ment must pass a satisfactory medical examination under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Board of Police Commissioners. In making appointments of members of the Department, the Board shall never regard the political or religious preferences or affiliations of any can didate
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17

relative to sewerage or drainage. upon the amount of damage to be paid to such owners for the purpose Of such improvement and for the perpetual use of said real estate for said purpose.
 Sec. s. The Board may, when au- thorized by ordinance of the Supervls- ors passed by not less than fourteeen affirmative votes, construct such sew CTS, reservoirs and pumping works as may be necessary to carry out the gen. eral system of sewerage for the City and County.
 Sec. g. When, upon the recommenda- ton of the Board of Public Works, the Supervisors shall determine upon any improvement for the purpose of sewer age and drainage which necessitates the acquisition or condemnation of pri- vate property, and the Board Is unable the amount of compensation or dam ages to be paid therefor, or when such owner is in any way incapable of max ing any agreement in reference thereto, and in all cases in which the Board shall deem it most eXpedient, 1t shall, when authorized by the Supervisors eX- pressed by ordinance, have the right to cause said property to be condemned, and to institute proceedings for the condemnation of such property, or for the ascertainment of such damages in the manner, so far as may be appiica- ble, which is provided in this Article for the condemnation of real estate when necessary for the opening of any new street
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
CHAPTER V.
School Tax Levy.

SECTION 1. The Board of Education shall. on or before the first Monday of April in each year, report to the Super visors an estimate of the amount which shall be required during the ensuing fiscal year for the purpose of meeting the current annual expenses of public instruction in the City and County, specifying the amount required for SUD- plies to be furnished pupils, including text books for indigent children; for purchasing and procuring sites; for leasing rooms or erecting buildings; for furnishing, fitting up, altering, enlarg- ing and repairing buildings; for the support of schools organized since the last annual apportionment; for the sal ary of the School Directors, Superinten- dent, Deputy SuperintendentS, and all other persons employed in the School Department, and for other expenditures necessary for the administration of the Public School System; but the aggre- gate amount so reported for any one year shall not exceed the sum of thirty two dollars and fifty cents for each pu- pill, who in the fiscal year immediately prior thereto actually attended the schools entitled to participate in the apportionment thereof.
 Sec. g. The Supervisors at the time and in the manner of levying and col lecting other city and county taxes 
 the Common School Fund a tax which added to the regular revenue derived from other sources, shall produce an amount of money which shall not ex- ceed thirty-two dollars and fifty cents for each pupil in attendance during the preceding fiscal year, as ascertained and reported by the Board of Educa- tion.
 Sec 3. In case of extreme emergency or. great calamity, such as disaster from fire, riot, earthquake or public enemy, the Board of Education may with the approval of the Mayor and Supervisors, incur extraordinary expenditures in ex- cess of the annual limit provided for in this Charter, for the repair and con- struction and furnishing of school houses in place of those so injured or destroyed The Supervisors may, by ordinance, cause to be transferred to the Common School Fund, from moneys in any fund not otherwise appropriated, sufficient money to liquidate such ex- penditures, and provide for the same in the next tax levy of the City and Coun-
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
ARTICLE VII.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND LIBRA
 RES
CHAPTER I.
The Board of Education.

SECTION l. The School Department shall be under the control and manage ment of a Board of Education com posed of four School Directors, who shall be appointed by the Mayor, and who shall give their entire time to the duties of their office. They shall each receive an annual salary of three thou sand dollars. They shall not be less than thirty years of age and must have been residents of the City and County for at least five years prior to their ap- pointment. The Board shall never be so constituted as to consist of more than two members of the same politi- cal party. The term of office of the Di- rectors shall be four years. Those first appointed shall so classify themselves by lot that they shall respectively go out of office at the expiration of one, two, three and four years.
 Sec. 2 The Board shall organize by electing one of its number President. who shall serve for one year and until his successor is elected. The Board may elect a Secretary who shall not be a member of the Board, and who shall receive an annual salary of eighteen hundred dollars.
 Sec. g. The Board shall meet at least once a week and at such other times as it may determine. It shall establish rules for its proceedings; but the con- current vote of the majority of its members shall be necessary to transact business. In every instance where a power is exercised under this Article by the Board the vote thereon shall be taken by ayes and noes and entered in the minutes of the Board.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
CHAPTER IT.
Police Commissioners.

SECTION 1. The Police Department shall be under the management of a, Board of Police Commissioners consist ing of four members who shall be ap- pointed by the Mayor, and each of whom shall receive an annual salary of twelve hundred dollars No person shall be appointed such Commissioner who shall not have been an elector of the City and County for at least five years next preceding his appointment
 Sec. ?. The Board shall never be so constituted as to consist of more than two members of the same political party. The term of office of the Corna missioners shall be four years. Those first appointed shall so classify them selves by lot that they shall respec- lively go out of office at the expiration of one two. three and four years.
 Sec. B. The Commissioners shall be successors in office of the Police Commissioners holding office in the City and County at the time this Charter shall go into effect by virtue of appointment under any statute or law of this State.
 Sec 4. The Police Commissioners shall organize by electing one of their number President, who shall hold such office for one year. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, who shall receive an annual salary of fifteen hundred dollars. The sessions of the Board
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
CHAPTER ".
Superintendent of Schools.

SECTION l. The Superintendent of Common Schools of the City and Coun- ty shall be by virtue of his office a. member of the Board of Education. without the right to vote. He shall re- ceive an annual salary of four thousand dollars.
 Sec. 2. The Superintendent shall ap- point four Deputy Superintendents. The number of such deputies shall not be increased until the average daily at tendance shall have reached forty-fiye thousand, when the Superintendent shall appoint one additional deputy. and thereafter he shall appoint one thousand ,hildren in average daily attendance If from any cause a vacancy occurs in the office of Deputy Superintendent, such vacancy shall be filled by the Superintendent.
 Sec. B. Of the Deputy superin- tendents first appointed, the Superin- tendent shall appoint two for two years and two for four years. All Deputy Superintendents subsequently years.
 Sec. 4. Such deputies must have had at least ten years successful experi- ence as teachers, and shall have heen residents of the City and County at least five years preceding their ap- pointment.
 Sec. 5. Tn addition to the duties im- posed by the general laws of the State. it shall be the duty of the Superin- tendent:
 l. To observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the Board of Fduca- ton and to see that no religious or sec tarian books or teachings are allowed in the schools.
 2. To report to the Board of Educa- tion annually, on or before the twen- tieth day of August, and at such other times as the Board may require. all matters pertaining to the condition and progress of the public schools of the City and County during the fiscal year. with such recommendations as he may deem proper
 8. To inform the Board of the con- dition of the schools, schoolhouses and of other matters connected herewith, and to recommend such. measures as he may deem necessary for the ad- vancement of education in the City and County. and for the care and improve
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-17
CHAPTER ".
Sewers and Drainage.

SECTION 1. The Board of Public Works shall devise a general system of drainage, which shall embrace all matters relative to the thorough, sys- tematic and effectual drainage of the City and County, and shall from time to time make to the Supervisors such recommendations upon the subject of sewerage and drainage as it may deem proper
 Sec. 2. The Board shall prescribe the location, form and material to be used in the construction, reconstruction and repairing of all public sewers, man. holes, sinks, drains, cesspools, and all other appurtenances belonging to the drainage system, and of every private drain or sewer emptying into a public sewer, and determine the place and manner of the connection.
 Sec. 3. The Board shall recommend to the Supervisors rules and regula- tions concerning the public and private sewers and drains in the City and County, and upon recommendation of said Board, the Supervisors are author ized to pass an ordinance establishing the same and prescribing the penalties for any violation thereof.
 Sec. 4. No person shall connect with or open or penetrate any, public sewer or drain without first obtaining a per- init in writing from said Board. and complying with the rules and regula tions of the Board in reference thereto.
 Sec. 5. The Board may also recom- mend to the Supervisors the construc- tion of such canals, sewers, tunnels. ditches, drains, embankments. reser, voirs, pumping works. machinery and other works necessary for the proper and effectual drainage of the City and County, together with plans for con meeting the same with sewers and pri- vate drains already constructed or thereafter to be constructed
 Sec 6. The Supervisors may. upon the recommendation of the Board of Public Works, by ordinance passed bv not less than fourteen affirmative votes authorize the purchase of any personal property or the acquisition by purchase or condemnation of any real estate which may be necessary for the con struction of any sewer or the making of any improvement provided for in this Chapter.
 Sec. I. The Board may, with the like approval of the Supervisors, agree with the owners of any real estate, upon which it is deemed desirable to con- struct any sewer or other improvement