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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

A rain of four days duration has dispelled
all fears of drouth. from the minds of our
farmer,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Settlers are pouring in fron, the north and
east-homesreaders. The great majority omc
in wagons, Infringing along their t:e, horses,
farming implements and household furniture,
anu accompanied by their famiiies. Home
steaders ;re the men who make and develope
new country.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

kiowa Is the name of a new town recently
started in Barbour county, on Medicine Lodge
creek. 1t has been reported that five foot
vein of coal underlies a'iarge portion of that
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

We publish the new Homestead law, on the
outside of this paper. II relates TO soldiers
and sailors of the late war.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Wichita is on the Usage Trust Lands, and
xot on the Diminished Reserve, as many sup
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

J. X. Mead. Vice President of the First Ma
tionel. President Of the Southwestern II. r.,
etc., has received from his trading post at TT.
sin, over sl2,ocO.OO worth of robes within a
month,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
-
She's all o. X. has been been used of old. !
For SALE a COOL Fire-proc. Safe, at cost.
Inquire of [l-tf1 STEELE x SMITH.
O. X. Dining Hall IS neat and clean
For fresh and sweet, and little money. call at
Black & NiXon's, west side of Main street, near
Douglas avenue. 1t
Upon your arrival at Wichita stop at the
Southern Hotel Best beds, and sets the best
table in the city. 81 per day. Single meal, 80
cents, lodging 30 cents. 1-tf
Go to the o. X. Dining Hall for double
triangular meal.
A huge checker board, ON Main street, marks
the spot W ierc BLACK a. Nixon purpose playing
a little game ali summer Of moving groceries
out, sellin;, always that buyers win come
again with a rush. 1t
No ole c:.n boast Of having seen and tasted
Wichita WI o fails to ctll at the o. H. Dining
Hail.
ShL-AIs NifAfER. ShEApEsI.-uO 10 d.
w. GIantham's, I23 Main street, for family
groceries, DIVISIONS, -four. f ed, etc. Sold ut
the lowest cash prices, or exchanged for coun-
try produce. lit
Information regarding tn, whereabouts of
John Glenn wanted by Steele Il Smith. Friends
or acquaintance knowing his present address
will confer lasting favor upon him by in,me-
diately making it known to us.
1-tf STEELE & SMITH.
WAY DOwN. Down! Black &
Nixon. Chcckered Front, are selling groceries
and provisions with but little regard to cost
GEOCERS.
RED FRONT.
A LIEN McKILLIP, dealers in Groceries,
Provisions, Flour and eed Constantly re-
ceiying fresh invoices of Groceries.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
M K N Z q FL T,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
WINES, LIQUORS,
BOURBON AND RYE
w Fl [ 8 K I e 8 !
BOOTS AND SHOES,
FIRST AND MAIN STREETS.
WICHITA, KANSAS.
sample room, in the l,ar Of wholesale aes~rs-
I:azt is sssfdssd win iA< r.ry s..i cid kes;seky
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

We will soon be prepared TO do any and all
kinds of Job Work on short notice.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Delano is improving very rapidly and bust
ness is said to he very lively over there.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Wichita and Eldorado are the only towns i'm
this portion Of the State that have National
Ranks
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Judge w. p. Campbell is holding a term Of
Court in Sumner county this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

The Valley is quite green, the buds are swell
ing. and ''spring-time is coming, gentle Annie"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

James X. Mead has one of the incest peach
orchards we have seen in this vicinity.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

A choice business lot on Main street sold
for twelve hundred dollars, last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

There IL little or no doubt tina. Wichita will
he the important shipping point for the Texas
cattle trade the coming season. Already sav-
eral large herds are being pastured sixty and
hundred miles south Of us waiting until veg
citation becomes more advanced before ventur-
ing this far north.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

The bridge across Chisholm creek is dam
gerons affair and ought to be repaired at once.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

THE WICHITA EAGLE will be devoted to
the interests of Wichita. Sedgwick county,
and Southwestern Kansas. We will always
be pleased 10 publish communications or items
of interest from any portion of the Southwest.
While we shall always be found laboring for
the material prosperity of our adopted city.
yet we viii willingly accord to all sections 4
fair and impartial hearing on all subjects per-
tanning to the public veal. To this end we
invite correspondence from all portions of the
Southwest, on all subjects Of public or general
interest.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

There are three hundred and twenty houses
in Wichita, and as many more contemplated.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Many Of our citizens are engaged in the
fayorite pastime Of making gardens.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

The Presbytery of Emporia will hold its reg
ular spring meeting in this city, on Tuesday.
the 18th day of April at . 1-2 O'Clock, p. m.
This meeting will be opened with a sermon by
the Reverend II. NJ. Overstreet, of Emporia.
The public are cordially invited to attend these
meetings, especially the evening sessions. On
the question: Resolred. That the extempora-
ncous method Of preaching is more eflectual
than the public reading of sermons. On Sat
urday evening the subject of day preaching
will be discussed. On the Sabbathbesides the
usual services. there viii be chidren's meet
ing at 3 O'Clock, p. m. at which several al
dresses will be delivered by the members of
the Presbytery.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Nerchants and business men should be care
M noe - olsaruct the side walks with boxes
naa4ed with half drawn nails. or yreesy loose
hco.,rd AArrcls. 1t j. disagrecable for pe,ies-
trains Of Whatever sex and may be the cause
Il looring sn,acd customer. or new conner
on arst stass. wAoe trade in \ year would
ksiild rrrr lause.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

The extensive wagon and carriage works of
NJ. Il. Moser viii soon be in active operation.
He designs coming in competition with the
Studebaker wagon and the best eastern make
of buggies and wagons for the south and south
western trade. Mr.. Moser is good mechan-
er Of ''gii up" He viii give them t,issle for
this trade. Again We say. never flag in ASSIST
ing and encouraging Your home manufacture
rles, even at \ little additional cost. You
make II back; on the other nand your money is
carried cut Of the state.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Nearly four hundred votes were polIed a,
our city election last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Merchants here are daily receiving and I'M
packing heavy invoices.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

From the Gazette we learn that steam grist
mill is being built 1t sedgwick City, the frame
Of which has already been erected. We know
of no better ,inf tor such and enterprise than
!" ;hta. From present Indications the grain
product Of this valley within the next year or
Two will Simply be enormous.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12


Quite an interesting revival meeting is now
in progress i'm this place. lti.aW ion meeting
in which the members of the diff rent denomi-
nations take part and is held al the Presbyte-
rian church. The services ire conducted by
Rcys. j. p. Harson and !. T.. Nessley. assisted
by lay members. Hon u. l.. Payne. who at
tended the great reviN al at Topeka. has been
in attendance. assisti,, H. the good work. As
is well known to majority Of the people of
Sedgwick county, Cap lin Payne has been for
years past somewhat sild in character. owing.
no doubt. to life upon the extreme frontier,
but being a man of noble impulses and posses
ing a warm heart, and. withal, being a earnest
man, his opportunity for being an instrument
for accomplishing much good is great. The
nightly meetings are growing in interest and
several have taken a religious stand.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

We regret to announce that Al. Shattlck,
the driver of the coach that runs between this
place and Newton, was jierked from his seat,
on Monday. when some four miles this side of
the latter place. He fell directly beneath the
wheels which passed entirely across his breast
He was picked up by the passengers and placed
in the coach which was then driven rapidly
back to Newton. Up to yesterday noon he
was still alive. but his vitalS having been com
plctely crushed modification had set i'm and
no hopes were entertained for his recovery.
He had not lost his consciousness and knew
he must die. He has no relations in this coun-
try. All winter long, every day, including
Sundays, he has regularly gone over the route
each way-siXty miles, rain or shine, the faith
full fellow was ever at his post, ever on time.
But his trials, and his days and nights of expo
sure are now all forever past. Let us hope
that he il al rest.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

The first birds of Spring so far, have been
wild geese, flying South.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

To each store, workshop, place of business,
house and home, within the city limits of
Wichita a copy of the present number viii be
sent for the perusal and criticism or comment
da.ion Of the occupant. Within day or two
| thereafter Mr.. Fred 4. Sowers. with whom
nearly all are acquainted. VIII wait upon and
receive Of each the number OF subscriptions
that may be desired. We sincerely trust thai
the paper may meet the expectations OF
| every citizen of Wichita. Being personally
but slightly acquainted with the good people
ofour adopted home, and less acquainted with
their affairs, of course it becomes a difficult
matter to treat of all the interesting things that
are or that may be Transporting in our midst,
or to talk intelligently of such matters as may
lay nearest the hearts and pockets of the
patrons Of the EAGLE. But we feel confident
that We are becoming identified with liberal,
good and hOme-loying people. To print a pa
perworthy such a community's support. pa
per that will be welcomed to every family and
place of bushes in the city, and to every fire
side and homestead in the valley, is now our
highest ambition, and viii be our studied duty.
The paper will also be sent to many outside the
COUNT. vi SeugWlck-coples 10 Ole ir1cnus VINO
have been our readers for years--tO all such,
and to all Others desiring information of this
country and its growth, we say send along
your names and-don't forget the SO, the price
of subscription for year. Those who res
pond promptly may get the complete volume.
Friends, the matter is left with you.
The Sabbath day is a. strictly obseryed-Sun-
day rs quiet. upon the streets of Wichita, as
in any town of the west 1t is remarked by
strangers, who. almost unanimously. wonder
and congratulate. No drunkenness or street.
Drawing can be seen or heard at any time, not
withstanding the place is a frontier town not
three yeats old, containing all the elements,
excepting those of drunkenness and rowdyism,
to be found usually in frontier towns. For !
this moral state of affairs much is due the city |
government and the wholesome manner in 1
which its ordinances are administered, as also, |
to the intelligent and moral element that pre-
dominates in the society of the place. None /
permitted to carry arms. Upon each avenue
leading into the city is a large sign prohibiting
the carrying of deadly weapons under penalty |
of both fine andimprisoDment We can assure
all who contemplate making this live city their
home, Immunity from all danger, and from
even disagreeable disturbances.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

All our city papers will be sent to subscri-
bes through the post-ofiice.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Douglas Avenue runs at right angles with
Main street and reaches from the bridge to the
depot, the centre of it being the line of Messrs.
Englislh's. Mcad's and GrcifIenstein's additions.
respectively. Great hopes are entertained of
its future as the prospective location for whele-
sale establishments. Some of the most sub
staniial buildings in~the city are built upon
this Avenue. The L. S. Land Office is located
here. Immediately opposite is the new two
story business house of Mr.. n. A. English sd.
eX-county Commissioner. Mr.. L. is poticolly
a sound democrat, but cntertans a good
gree of charity for every live thing even Il
be a Redublican newspaper. He lives in ne
of the finest residences of the place, are ms
unboundcd faith in the future ofWichi,s. .rm-
ly believing that he will live to zee the day
when there VIII be solid bucks or bri'dIngs all
the way from Chisholm creek TO. the river
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

THE EAGLE is larger than any paper in this
portion of the State.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Our business men should prepare for a stun
ing Spring and Summer trade-to tell the dear
people what they have and how cheap and
good it is; do not depend on telling it yourself
wholly. nor singing it from your store doors.
Far better and sweeter is it, to make the
EAGLE your vendor: ii il cheap and searching.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Houses are going up in this town at the
rate Of one per day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Upon Your arrival at Wichita stop at the
Southern Hotel. Best beds, and sets the best
table in the city. 81 per day. Single meal, 30
cents, lodging 20 cents. l-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

For fresh and sweet, and little money. call at
Black & NiXon's, west side of Main street, near
Douglas avenue. 1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

The Episcopal church contemplate building
the present season.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Sample room in the Of wholesale deysxrs-
susadssd win tA< very bed cid kentucky
Baari aIa Aol- aSaheiz Rye hs- Ss<s and I'm
ported Bsasfirs zrj Wins
Having ,.-ssr~ 10 change my busxn~ss VIII
earT great ndr csns< Bss te sh~ Hssr for The Dsxf
sixty dars, oiskxztinf nyssif 10 srii II L<~v~s-
= aTth or kans>- '>tf- pnces, fright sdi<d-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Through the courtesy of the President Of
the Southwest Branch Railroad We were per-
mitted to see letter from the General Supt.,
from which we learn the welcome news that
track laying had commenced and will he pros
ecuted with earnestness until the irOn-train
shall come rimbling and shrieking into the
corporation, which will be about the first of
excursion. ~.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Go to the o. X. Dining Hall for a double
triangular meal. 1
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Quite a number of cur business men are
East after goods
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

A huge checker board, ON Main street, marks
the spot W ierc BLACK d Nixon purpose playing
a little game ali summer Of moving groceries
out, sellin;, always that buyers win come
again with rush. 1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Sic AL .. h. Eas beeM been Used Of old. ]
FOR SALE a good Fire-prCc. safe, at cost.
Inquire Of [1-tf1 STEELE x SMITH.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

Wichita supports four large livery stables,
which keep rs fine stock and as fashionable
turn-Outs as are seen upon the streets Of any
city in the state. Everybody buggy rides in
Wichita. As an indication ofthe existing met
trOpolitan ambition of the place We notice
finely finished ph:eton upon our streets, hitch
ed to matched ponies and followed by an Eng
fish coach dog. The establishment belongs to
the enterprising firm of Pearce & Vantillburyh
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-04-12

1t costs ten cents per mile to travel by stage
i'm this country.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-19
An Extraordinary Canary.

One of the most remarkable instances
Of endurance and sagaclty in the ornl-
biological line, is at present to be seen
on South Halsted street, in the shape
of an elderly canary, that has now
reached the age of twenty years, and is
still as spirited songster as he was ten
years ago. What is more surprising in
regard to the wee bit of melody is the
fact that it has been stone blind for two
years past, and "looks" down with
contempt on its younger mates at their
dearth of music, and still warbles his de-
licious music from his own "song-book"
with volume enough to compensate for
their shortcomings. When darkness
first came upon the little fellow he ex-
perienced much difficulty in locomo-
ton, and was constantly coming in con-
tact with wires of the cage, or with the
perches thereof. By degrees his lord
ship was taught caution, and now he is
perfectly sure-footed. He moves about
with method wonderful to observe.
On going from perch to perch, he climbs
along the wires, at each step putting
out the foot as carefully as the blind
man his cane, and when he has reached
the desired position he tunes up with
great volubility as if in self fcongratula-
ton of his superior accomplishment. In
walking on the floor of his cage he uses
the same precautions, and in his daily
ablutions observes all the forms and
customs in vogue among his more fortu-
nate companions. In this performance,
it is noticeable, however, that he never
forgets his infrmity, for he washes his
head with the utmost care, always
avoiding contact between his claws and
any portion of the feathers in the vi
cinity of his sightless eyes. Such sa-
gacity in bird SO fragile is really aston.
ishing, and this little blind musician is
the pride of his owner, the wonder of
the neighborhood, and, we suppose, the
envy of his feathered brethrep.-Chi-
ca0o Tribune .f.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-19

with oil. OF course this forced the stock
of the oil company down, and FISK, 1t
is understood, bought in Stokes's inter
est for 100000. Mrs. Mansfield now
joined her energies to those of Stokes.
She claimed that Fisk owed her some
$4,000, and in proof of this claim put
in copies of batch of love-letters writ
ten to her by Col Fisk, which were said
to expose all the secret operations of the
Erie and the Tammany rings. Fisk Sc
cured an injunction from Judge Pratt,
forbidding the publication of the letters,
as they were ruled to be scandalous ard
irrelevant. During the pending of cer-
tain suits between Stokes and Fisk,
Mrs. Mansfield gave the original letters
to Stokes, who Immediately made use
of them. He held them over Fisk's
head, and threatened their publication.
Fisk acted like diplomat. He sub
mitted a proposition to Mr.. Stokes for
arbitration. Stokes, against the advice
of his counsel, accepted Mr.. Clarence
Seward, one of Fisk's counsel, as an ar
bitrator. The letters wero placed In
Mr.. Peter B. Sweeney's hands for safe
keeping. Mr.. Seward found against
Stokes on all points but one, awarding
him $4,000 as the price of the letters.
Stokes complained that he had been
swindled, nevertheless he accepted the
$4,000.
The immediate cause of the assas-
sination was probably the reception of
the news by Stokes that Fisk had,
on Saturday, obtained an Indictment
against him for perjury, and that he
was infuriated with the prospect OF
being put into Jail second time
through his adversary's influence, and
to avenge his real or fancied
wrongs in a summary manner.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-01-19
A Handsome Compliment.

The New York Tribune, in summing
up the events of last year, pays Chicago
the following handsome compliment:
{" The most marvellous city on earth,
in youth, in growth, in dash, and ener-
getic enterprise,--met, in one terrible
day, the most marvellous fate. 1t tseemed
the destiny of this wonderful product
of the prairies and the inland seas, to
mark its history with incidents which
should always compel men to speak of
it in superlatives. 1t had the most bril-
liant past, the most hopeful future. 1t
was destroyed by the greatest fire ever
known to civilization. Its burning ex-
cited the nation and the world to the
most lavish and generous charity ever
seen. But of all the scenes it has ever
offered to the wonder and appreciation
of men, the finest has been the constant
heart, the undaunted, unblenching
courage, the sturdy and resolute energy
of its stricken but not broken people.
Brave Chicago! May the sun Of the
New Year shine brightly on its renas-
cent glories, and may the memory OF
It's disasters be lost in the fame OF its
achievements !"