The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-22

workers. among whom are Judge z. B.
Jewett, Charles Freeman, D. A. McNicol,
AN Denny and other prominent Work
men Of Wichita.
The contest between Order and Wallace
is very active and a number of the sup
porters of each are for Captain Shields
for second choice and in case the friends
of either should give up first choice there
is strong probability that the tide will
carry Wichita's man in.
There are probably twenty candidates
for medical examiner, the leading Of
which are about in the order named;
DR.. ]. NJ AIinnick, Wichita; DR.. F. H.
This. Paola: DR.. McInehenny, of Conway
Springs; DR.. H Z. Potter, Clyde; DR..
Griffin of Ellis and Dr.. Van TUyhl Of
Leavenworth.
DR.. Minnick is making a close personal
canvass and his steering committee have
their coats off for him at every turn OF
the road.
LOBBY TALK OF DELEGATES.
It was reported 60 last night that John
Breidenthal, chairman Of the committee
on the state Of the order, had made =
personal canvass of all the delegates who
had arrived and would report favOrably
the proposition for classified assessment.
Mr.. BreidenthaI made the statement that
most Of the delebates who had expressed
an opinion were in favor Of the amend
ment but ne is doubtful that a two
thirds vote can be secured. He says,
however, the canvass he has made war;
rants him in recommending the matter
favorably and letting the discussion on
the floor result as it may.
Z. c. Weilep, speaker pro TEN. of the
last legislature, came from Washington
and has a well put up stock Of ready-made
arguments in favor of the classification
plan. He says that the ten jurisdictions
having the plan gained more members last
year than the twenty-four that didn't.
Mr. Weilep add, very confidently, that
Leedy will not call a special session Of the
legislature, and he says he knows.
Judge Gilbert Of Atchison, whose son in
herits the distinction of being the young
est lawyer in the world, being only seven
years old and admitted, is here and thinks
the classified plan is questionable, a mat
ter that can only be judged by actual re-
suits. After hearing Judge Gilbert talk,
it is not matter of surprise that his
son should have such brilliant legal turn
Of mind.
Webb McNaIl, the arbitrary insurance
commissioners of Kansas, is lodging
around. putting in some licks for the class
flied plan.
Among the prominent politicians Of the
state present are John Breidenthal and
Webb McNaI of Topeka, Morton Albaugh
and Frank Harlow of Kingman. Kunte
Try of Fort Scott, A. p. Ride of Min
neapolis. Tom Dolan from the Fifth dis
trict and Judge Gilbert of Atchison.
Today will be given to legislative work
and the discussion Of the classified as
sessment plan. Tonight a grand ball will
be given 10 visiting Workmen.
The Degree of Honor rendered all Wis
itors a reception at Peerless hall yester-
day afternoon at 2:3o. There were re-
freshments in satisfying abundance, an
orchestra and several tripped the light
fantastic Prof Blume's fun orchestra
will furnish music for the ball tonight.
Last night the Upchurch Degree team,
a. O. [. w, Of Topeka, made a call on
the Eagle and sang two or three songs
for the delectatiOn of the night force. The
gentlemen are good musicians and their
call was highly appreciated. They were
under the escort of Messrs. a. NJ. Denny
and D. a. NcNicol. The local lodges gave
the degree team complimentary tickets
to the ball, which will be held this even
ing in the Auditorium. The invitation was
accepted by Captain Sturdevant on behalf
of the team. The gentlemen who visited
the Eagle We're: Mr.. Guy Anderson, Mr..
George Layne, Mr. J. W. Dugan. Mr.. Will
lam Dransfeld. Captain II. L. Sturdevant,
Mr.. c. F. Woodward, Mr.. F. Z. Aar-
strong, Mr. c. H. Taylor Mr.. n. E. Kel-
lar, NJ. Lee Baty. Mr.. J. u. Hickman,
Mr.. S. 7. Martin, Mr.. John Putnam. Mr..
II. Wolf Mr.. John S. Cady. Mr.. z. c.
Hanback,. Mr.. II. c. Lang, Mr.. James
Harris, all OF Topeka.