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WILL BE INVESTIGATED. THE DEMOCRAT. rriCB, 41 BlMTDOCVLAtt AVE Don't Fall In Xew fhone Vo.W). WICHITA. FEBRUARY 2.

19t7. I DEMOCRATS TAKE LEAD. to the old false notion that because your Grandparents never used glasses that you don't need teem. Those old fashioned ideas were not good for old fashioned eyes eaven-to say nothing about modem eyes and modern Think on These Things. What with the drainage canal under construction, the storm water sewer proposition incubating, the new bridge across the big river, street paving that will have to he taken care of, the completion of the big central fire station, and other public undertakings incident to theprogress towards Greater Wichita, this promises to be the busiest year in the city's busy record.

And what's more, its going to take a mighty good, level headed and capable man to fill the mayor's office as it will need to be filled" And the same may be said with equal pertinence ol councilnien. In view of these things, supplemental to the no less important proposition of good government, the citizen cannot afford not to take a lively interest in the selection of men for all the offices to be filled at the spring election. City Council Orders Inquiry into Alleged Hold-ups of "Saloons. Acting upon The Democrat's exposet in part, last week, of the high-handed action of somebody in collecting monthly tolls from the saloon people in the name of the city, Councilman Wood ward of the Second ward introduced a resolution in the council at its meeting Tuesday night setting out the allegations and-calling for an investigation in behalf of the city. The resolution was adopted without open dissent and the matter was referred to the judiciary committee of the council with instructions to make the investigation called for and repoit to the council at its next meeting.

While there was no outspoken opposition to the adoption of the resolution and the investigation that would have indicated guilt)- knowledge of the thii.g charged, on the part of the objector at least yet there was a manifest disposition to cut the matter off at its inception and prevent action by the council. This was shown in the motion made to adjourn the meeting before action on the resolution could be had, but which ways of using them. Be modern and give your eyes the benefit of our modern way of testing and fitting eyes with the needed glasses to make the using of them a pleasure. I Jeweler and Optician Mr. Jas.

C. Slaveu died at his home, at Maple and Sycamore streets, West Wichita, early Monday morning of this week. Deceased was 70 vears of age: he was a native of l'ocahontas county, West Virginia, and served as a member of the 30th Virginia infantry, in the Confederate army of North Virginia during the war of '01-5. Mr. Slaven came to Kansas 25 years ago and settled first on a farm in Sedgwick; five years later he moved to the city and resided at the home he established until he died.

J. C. Slaven was a good man and honorable citizen. He had been a helpless invalid for many months, but was patient and uncomplaining thru it all. His wife, one son and a daughter, Mrs.

McCor-mick of Eldorado, survive him. There-mains were intered in Maple Grove cemetery Tuesday afternoon, after appropriate religious service at the family home, conducted by l'nstor I lest wood of the Dodge A veuve M. E. church. The grim monster invaded the home of Mr.

J. C. Billinger at 118 south Lawrence avenue Tuesday morning and removed the wife and mother from that household. i Billingcr had been an invalid several mouths and her demise was not wholly unexpected. She was a true woman, a loyal wile, a faithful mother thruout her life of fifty-four years, and exemplified most beautifully Sign of "the Time" 100 iN.

Main Pt. New. Natty and Tastily. Decorated Enablement Asked For. A bill has been drafted aty forwarded to the members of the legislature at To-peka, with numerously signed petitions requesting them to promote the passage Primaries and Convention Call-ed to Nominate City Ticket a meeting of the City Democratic ml Committee held Wednesday i- grit, the chairman and secretary were directed to issue an official call tor primaries to be held in the several wards of the city for the purpose of selecting delegates to a convention to promulgate a platform and select candidates for the various city officers to be filled at the election to be held the first Tuesday in April 1007.

The date fixed for the primaries was Tuesday, February from to p. m. The convention will be held Thursday, February, 21, at 10 o'clock a. in. The basis of representation is the vote cast for the Democratic candidate for secretary of the state at the election in November, 1900.

On that basis the several wards of the city will be entitled to the number of delegates herein stated, one delegate from each ward being added to the number apportioned: First ward 20 delegates Second ward 24- Third ward 27 Fourth ward 28 Fifth ward 17 Sixth ward Jj Total number 12 The primaries will be held ta the following places: First ward, City Building. Second ward, n-w cor Main and unlock Third wurd, Emporia Avenue barn. of the bill authorizing the board of mm Foreign China Arriving by every train. We have in stock The Finest Line of Box i 'I was forestalled by the promptness of County Commissioners of Sedgwick county to have built a new bridge over the river where Douglas avenue crosses that stream. There has been some question about the authority of the county board to have that public improvement made at the expense of the county he- the faith that she professed and which Councilnien McKee and Kuapp, in seconding the resolution, which was adopted by an aye and no vote.

Another circumstance gave the matter a suspicious look. It was the intention ot Mr. Woodward to present his resolu was her mainstay at all times. Besides cause it is located within the limits of her husband deceased leaves a family riatt ever seen for the money. Also full and ConipUte Line of the Gibson Heat-proof Tea Pets 1 Decorated and plain, 20c to $1.50 each Husc-Charlton Crockery Co.

six children: Mrs. J. W. Lingcnf'eker ol the city. The improvement being a pub lie necessity, of interest to the county tion at the meeting of the council Mon relatively as great as to the city, what Arkansas City, O.

Mas, Olive, Bet-nice and Myrl Billingcr. Funeral services were held at the family residence ever of doubt of the county board's authority to have the improvement made ought to be removed by the passage of the enabling act referred to. 13a N. Main St. Wichita, Kans.

day night, but there was no meeting, in the absence of a quorum, altho' there were enough members of the council in the city building at the time to have constituted a quorum. In order that the readers of Tin; Democrat may have a clear understanding of the import of the resolution and of" Fourth ward, No. (510 east Murdock. Fifth ward, Martinson's of Douglas IOCS 1 si Sixth ward, east Douglas avenue II. J.

Koetzel, Chairman Jas. B. hl'ntek, Scc'y. Mr. Woodward's purpose in presenting and getting action upon it, the resolution is given herewith: "Whereas, It has been rumored and persistently reported that th; saloons that are now running in our city are paying monthly for privileges they claim to derive from the city, and in view of the fact that these saloons do exist and the police judge's report shows Committee Will Meet.

For Men, Women and Children I I 1 The Democratic City Central Commit tee is called to meet over 01 east Doug City Assessor and Assistants. Hy the appointment of Judge J. M. Halderston as city assessor, and K. C.

Jackman, H. M. Grafton, J. D. Caldwell, C.

C. Merry, M. H. Bruce, J. 11.

Fish-back, 0. Hicklin, I-. A. Ilillyard, 1). M.

Dickson, S. M. Tucker and J. S. Shep-pard, as assistants, Mayor Koss did as well as he could have done by making the selections from his party alone.

But the appointment is all of the politics there is in it, or at least should be. Most of the appointees have had some experience in that line of public service, and some of' them very large experience and are known to be competent. A majority of them are ex-union soldiers of the war between the states, which is an augury of their courage to do the right and show no favors. Thursday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Parry, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, in which deceased held membership.

Mr. J. D. Caldwell died quite suddenly at 1:15 o'clock Thursday morning from a stroke of paralysis, at his home, No. 300 south Main street.

The stroke came upon him about o'clock the evening before: he remained unconscious to the end. Deceased was one of tl best known men in the community, having resided here twenty years or more. Although a cripple and compelled to mc crutches, it was his want to mingle with his friends and acquaintances and he always took a lively interest in public matters, local, state anil national. He had no children and his wife alone of his immediate family survives. The funeral and interment will take place from the residence this afternoon.

Mr. Caldwell was a veteran of the I'nion army of the war 1H01-5. Mr. A. Bracken was stricken with paralysis Monday afternoon and died from the effects Thursday night.

lie was 77 years of age, was a veteran of the civil war a member of the With Il las avenue at 7:30 o'clock Thursday night, Feb. Business of importance requires attention and every member is Our itock of Winter Toot Wear is full and returnable to the city in the month of urged to be present, promptly. complete. Our lims of Felt Slices and Slippers II. J.

Koetzel, Chairman Jas. T. Hunter, Sec'y. for Old and Young People is exception I December, 1900, only as against $4, 1 for the month of August for the same year, thereby reflecting on the integrity of this administration and good name of the city, and "Whereas the public is demanding a full and satisfactory explanation: "Therefore be it resolved, That the Did you take note of the weather fore 1 ally full. cast for the ensuing two weeks given by The Democrat last Saturday, and We can fit you with anykind of shoes desired, and at prices that cannot fail to please.

how cleverly it has been verified? judiciary committee, together with the The drainage canal contractors are ISO ISO making good progress with the work considering the weather. they are One of the most felicitous events, the result of Cupid's capers, that has transpired in this community was the marriage, Thursday night, at the residence of tbfc bride's brother, Barrister II. T. Dec! rick, of Mr. Antonio S.

Buzzi and Miss Mary A. Dcdrick, Kcv. C. S. Sar DoughiH 2 E.

Douglas HaiiCTj down past 15th street. i THE POPULAR FOOT FITTER The flow of natural gas has been into the mains and latterals in the linois infantry, lie had resided Wichita since 1SS5, and was a well known and well liked citizen. Mr. C. II.

Brack -i 4f city and the promoters of the under city attorney, lie instructed to make a thorough investigation of this matter and to use any lawful means they may deem necessary that will put an end to this unlawful practice and bring, if possible, the guilty parties to justice, vindicating this council together with the city officials of the charges so rumored, and to report at our next regular meeting." Chief of Police Cubbon was called upon by Mayor Koss to make a statement. He spoke but a short time, gent pronouncing the marriage rites. en, the popular mail carrier, is the son of taking announce that they hope to in The groom is the popular ami brilliant stall that service to consumers by this, young city attorney and his bride one of Saturday'e veiling. lclnta most winsome young ladies. Mr.

and Mrs. Buzzi received many valu The city council at its last meeting authorized the instruction of addition the deceased. Mr. Jacob I'ittinger died at his home, at the corner of Topeka avenue and Second street at an early hour Thursday morning. Mr.

I'ittinger was an early settler in Wichita and thruout his long residence was fine of the eily's staunch- able and useful gifts. After their marriage they went to their home at 1122 North Main street which had been made al levee protection against overflow from Little river from Central avenue to Third street at a cost to not exceed the ready for their occupancy. Gentlemen, there is not an iota of truth in the report. livery dollar that est friends Everybody liked Mr. I it- city engineer' estimate of $025.

has been collected by the police depart Readers of The Democra't will find on ment in fines and forfeitures has been ac another page a complete resume of do First Come. First Served Good Dressers nrc Advised that my stock of Fall and winter suitings is Complete Ilia vc full iiSHorlmciit (if nil tlic popular thmlcH of lilue nnil gray ho much in iliiuanil in (lie cast today; mid cun guarantee yon a lit in nil the fisliionnlik' ami iip-to-dati'i vies of lie coining unison Moreover, my prices arc miNoiwiMe anil I iniiile you, one find nil to drop in and inspect the tpialily ol my work, examine my good and then consider the prices ipioted liefore Inlying elsewhere. H. The Tailor 114 N. LAKKKT ST.

WICHITA, KANS. tinger and his demise is lamented by all. WANTED. We want fifty head of horses and mules. Good ones preferred.

We buy counted for. The records of my office ings of the legislature during the past week The session being now well ad are open to investigation at any time. This report was circulated by enemies and is not worthy of notice." Councilman Geo. F. Whitlock of the First ward has been in attendance upon the annual meeting of the Stale Society of Labor and Industry, of which he is a member, at Topeka this week, and incidentally looking after the position of State Labor Commissioner for which he was a Willin' Barkis.

He has the solid backing of all Wichita for that vanced interest in the future proceedings will increase, since they will pertain to all classes. Will be at Walton I ecu Mr. Woodward then stated that he the disposition of measures already in Yard on St. I'raucis to day, Saturday, anil Monday, February 0 and troduced rather than to the introduction introduced the resolution for the purpose of exonerating the administration of any blame and that if the report was unfounded there could be no harm in an of more bills. nu, ii.

Williams mon, Lawrence avenue will be paved with asphalt from Third street to Thirteenth investigation. bile he was on the floor discussing the resolution the coun street, that being the order of the city i'rauflflgtMMMffijMaj cil voted to adjourn. conncil Tuesday night. The engineer's estimate of the cost of the improvement The judiciary committee of the coun is From Douglas avenue to 4 cil to which the resolution was referred for investigation is composed of Messrs. Third street is not included in the esti.

ft It Woodward, Bradford and Means mate and order: that part of the strett Neither of the latter two were present at the meeting, Mr. Bradford being con being within the business district of the city the presumption is that brick will be used in paving it when it is ordered fined to his home by an attack of la-grippe, and Mr. Means being out of the paved. citv. Articles ot fine art wlncli a lew years is to Chief Cubbon' statement, it ago cost dollars are now freely used by enterprising business nfen in all branch would seem that he was a little hastv in jumping to the conclusion that the 1.

1. 0 es of commercial industry as advertising souvenirs. Two of the most attractive ones that have been issued in thi com Renowned Universal Hot Blast Tin- greatest stove known for 1 1 1 i soft and hard coal, slack or wood. A perfect floor warmer, No Smoke, moot or tltiHtt Heat for 7 cent per clay. Don't forget we are for (he Great Majestic Knne.

WAROHOFF McCLEES 12'! Iiouglai. Wichita allegations charged are inspired by terminal enemies. It has not been charged that the collections were lcing made from the saloon kcejters by his direction, or even by his knowledge; but it is pos- PICK THEM OUT Be Your Own Salesman The closing days of the HOLMES JONES stock are rapidly approaching. THIS IS THE WHOLE STORY $12.50, $15, $20 and up to $27-50 SUITS and OVKKCOATS You can pick them out for $12.50, $10, and $7.50 The Last Chance at this, the highest grade stock ever often in Wichita, will he all off after February 1 (Jth. Hundreds are Taking Advantage, knowing that it is impossible to huy a poor article in this ftore.

le at least it aptears to lie, if the things charged shall lie proven by the investigation to lie true for it to exist without his knowledge, in which event he, above all other of the city officials, is interested in learning the facts of the case. For Law Enforcement. At a meeting of the Old Soldiers Square fJeal association held Feb. 2, 1007, the munity this season are from the progressive establishments of II. Franck, the merchant tailor on north Market street, ami The Holmes the American clothiers, at 211 east Douglas avenue.

Both are fit to adorn the office, the study, the library, the home, and with the accompanying calender are very convenient reminder of the da)- and date. Comrade Abram Martin died at his home, 134-0 south Wichita street, last Sunday afternoon, after an acute illness of two weeks from grip complications. Deceased was 82 years old and was esteemed a most estimable gentleman and good citizen. He was a Union soldier, a memWr of the 36th Ohio infantry, during the war between the states. Coining to Kansas shortly after the war he settled in Harper county, and in lbr.) was a member of the state legislature from that county.

Brief funeral services were held at his late residence Monday afternoon, and a corege of surviving comrades tenderly laid the remains awav in the bivouac on the hill. following resolution offered by Comrade Silas Kutledge, was unanimously rnoHi'T i 1 1.1, no GARDNER COAL CO I Resolved, That the Old Soldiers Square Til Kit llH Deal association of Sedgwick county, Kansas, demand the enforcement of all Building I HARD I law, whether it pertain to the prohibitory law or any other law now in the tatutes of the state of Kansas. I COME A ONCE while your money will go about twice as far as usual. THE HOLMES CO. Successors to Holmes Jones 1 iiin a a Resolved, That all the papers of the Grain, Hay, Cement, Etc.

city and county fie requested to publish these resolutions. I I'Ijoiiph UiX-'nJ Vanls 1201-12J5 X. Main St. A. Djllox, Chairman.

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