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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-06-10
A Fight with a California Lion.

The Trinity (Cal.) Journal gives the
following account of an encounter between
a hunter and California lion:
John Day recently fell in with Cali
fornia lion, and fought him Single-handed
under the most exciting circumstances.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1873-06-10

Day was hunting in the mountains, back
OF Steiner S fiat The dogs brought some
thing to bay high up on the mountain
side. SuppOsing the game to be lynx,
or wildcat, he made his way to the
spot, guided by the noise of the dogs.
Before reaching the dogs, the mountain
SIDE became so steep, that it was with
t1e greatest difficulty he made the ascent.
Finally be arrived near the place. and
found an almost level spot upon which to
stand. Casting his eyes upward, he be-
held upon cliff of rocks, ten or twelve
feet above, large California lion crouch
ed and angry. Our hero lost no time, but
leveied his rife at the animals head and
fred. Growing with pain and rage, the
infuriated beast Sprang down, full Of fight
and fury, and the hunter found himself
prOstrated beneath his savag antagonist.
His gun was knocked out of his hands,
and went sliding down the slope. He
had a butcher knife, but that was in his
boot, and unfortunately, he had pair
overalls over all There was, luckily,
hole in the overalls through which he
succeeded in getting his hand and got his
knife. He hit the brute on the head with
the knife the first time, but the skin was
so tough and wrinkled that the knife fail
ed to penetrate. The second time he
stabbed The animal near the small of the
back. Uttering yell, the animal bound
ed away Day Immediately regained his
feet, and found himself but slightly in
jured. The lion having gone down the
hill some distance, stopped. His rife
being between him and the lion, Day went
for his gun, and after getting it, so steep
was the ground, he could not keep his
footing, but went slipping and sliding
until he was almost upon his foe. But
the lion had no desire to renew the con
fiict, and when he saw the enemy descend
ing upon him, he started for the noun
tains on the opposite side, screaming worse
than any female. Single handed, no man
Is a match fora ful-grown California lion;
but Day was decidedly in luck, consider
ing that his shot did not prove fatal The
lion, somehow had lost one of his fore
paws-parhaps in trap. This prevented
him from using his fore feet, and likely
him. Days bullet broke his
under jaw, The only wounds Day receiv-
ed were in the shoulder, inflicted by the
lions upper teeth in his attempts to bite
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

PERsoNAL-Theo. +. Price, well ana ia'oi-
ably known by the older citizens OF our pace
in company with his wife, made the bA"LE
Office a call on Tuesday morning. MI rfice
owns property here, but for some iiine past
has been connected with one Of the Lawrence
papers.
III. Webb. of Winfield, one Of the rising
younr LAWYERS Of the Southwest, is III Town
looking after interests of his clients, which are
involved in the proceedings Of the district
court.
Col. Joslyn, formerly one of the managers u
the salt Lake Vfdette more recently from vest
Amboy, New York, has removed WIN ia'in'!
TO Wichita. Through steele & Levy COL d
has been tor some time past a reader oil inc
EAGLE. and now he comes TO make his NOME
with us. Men Of his energy and experience
are most heartily welcomed and we hope mt
will succeed in whatever he undertakes.
S.N. Wood, Of military, political anu ie9'
fame. was IN the city Friday last.
John II Folks, editor Of the sumner count!
pr.ss. and Col. st. Clair, ofW Wellington, passed
through here on Monday, en- route for the s'a'e
fair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

j. NJ. Steele WAS very busy all day Monday
packing and shipping TO the state fair speci-
mems of the valleys agricultural productions.
which he had been gathering up for weeks
past. Earnest in everything that he under
takes, he failed not in sending OF big lot
mamouih specimens. for which he deserves
the thanks of ALL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Col. W. A. Phillips. our congressman, thai
staunch old republican and defender of equa
rights. was in the city on Tuesday. He hst
been 10 Newton, looking after postal matters
30 dropped down to the metropolis Of thu
Southwest. Bill Phillips faith in the prina'
pies Of the republican party. and in the belize
that il viii accomplish all the great reforms
laid down in its late platforms, is as strong o.
was his fai'b tina; that same party would over
throw slavery when he was on the n. \. IN
bvae, and the party in its infancy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Early last spring NJ. W. Levy sent 10 Cali
fornia and procured some Eucleptia or Aus
tralian gum tree seeds. and gave them 10 VIM.
Gritlinstein. who planted them. and the growth
is certainly remarkable. Some of the sprouts
sre at least three feet high. Mr.. Levy informs
us that they will grow from forty 10 sixty feet
high in six years
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Wichita is surely entitled to wear the .ong
horns. The biggest shipment of Texas cattle
ever made in one day in this state was made
last Sunday from this place, under the manage
meut of Kline L. Montgomery. One hundred
and twenty car loads Of twenty head each, or
2.4O0 head of cattle, were shipped inside OF
nine hours. The first train Of thirty-one cars,
or 600 head Of cattle, were loaded, the shipping
bills made out and the train away from the
depot inside of one hour and twenty minutes
time. Ii took four engines to pull this live
freight. The value of this one days shipment
was not less than S22S,S00.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Next "Wednesday evening the choir Of the
Presbyterian church will give concert a;
Eagle Hall. The choir. as many Of our citizen
well know, embraces three or four ofihe ilnes'
and sweetest singers in our city We can as
sure all that the occasion will offer such amu'
steal treat as will not even offend the ears 81
commissions. The proceed viii so towards
SWELLING the fund OF the church.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The corrected premium list appears this
week. also the names Of those comprising the
various awarding COMMITTEES, 10 the exclusion
Of much other matter. The entire list of pre-
miums and committees, together Win the
programme Tor each day. will be put into con-
yenicnt shape and printed. without cost TO the
society, in a day or two. when all attending
the fair can be supplied.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

STATE OF KANSAS,
sEDGwICK COUNTY.
In the probate court, in and for said county:
In the matter of the estate Of Frank Magee,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admins
tra,ion have been granted to the undersigned on
the estate Of Frank Magee, late of said county,
deceased, by the honorable, the probate court OF
the county and state aforesaid, dated the 22nd day
of September, A u. 1873. Now, all persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby notihed
that they must present the same TO the under
signed for allowance within one year from the
date of said letters, or they may be preciuded
from any benefit of such estate, and II such claims
be not exhibited within three years after the date
of said letters they shall be forever barred.
NJ. W. LEVY,
Administrator of the estate Of Frank Magee,
deceased
Wichita, September 22nd, A. ID. 1873. 25-3t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Determined that the EAGLE shall not be less
than n first class journal in every department
we have, at great pains, complied the most
complete and perfect market report to be
found in any paper in the state. Everything
from smoked herring TO king cotton will be
found in our report-earrected weekly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

We sometimes think that our eastern read
ers will criticise rnfavorably the notices tha'
we give of some OF the productions of this val
ley, but if they are incredulous they must conc
and see for themselves. Mr.. j. X. jones' l'-o
west, brings in a sweet potatoe that measures
1862 inches round. ii. ID. Pate, OF Eidridge III
this county, left in cur Office scarlet r'ui9'
that measures feet and three inches ID CIT
conference. s. W. Baily, of Delano, brings
in a sorghum stock or cane that reaches me-
feet and seven inches from the ground INTO lhc
upper sir. 1t has % joints and four sets o.
roots.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Our mechanics and merchants should not
lose the opportunity of making good display
Of their handiwork and commodities at the fair.
II is good way to advertise whatever you
show. Take some pains 10 make the display
niiraciiNc.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The shelving and corncc work Of the sales
room of Hills a Kramer is one of she finest eN-
ecuted jobs that we have seen in the state.
Fred siartsolf was the designer and executor.
and the work will long stand as an advertise
ment Of his handi-craft.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

In another place will be found the advertise
ment Of Cummings, Dodge Il Beard, who are
prepared TO set out any amount of hedge
on contract, with or without guaranty. Their
plants are represented as number one and
thrifty,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Owing to the publication Of the premium
list, the list OF awarding committees and other
matters pertaining TO our fair, the Grange De-
partment, several interesting communications
and editorials were crowded out this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25
Notice.

Persons inquiring about the Agricultural socie-
ty The society will charge rs entrance Tees
twenty per cent. of the premiums Tor when they
compete. on all cash premiums; all other entries
free Parties wishing to exhibit stock VIII be al
lowed 10 remove their stock on the afternoon OF
the third dav of the fair There VIII be ample
accommodations for all stock. The society Is
doing all in their power TO make every arrange
rnent satisfactory. Let everybody contribute
their mite and we will have an exhibition equal
ia The best L. L. WEST,
% SECRETARY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Our Patrons OF Husbandry department was
crowded out this week, but next week we
shall publish some official orders, decisions and
correspondence from the state grange that
will interest every Patron.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Mr.. Thacher's speech Will be delivered at .
o'clock on Thursday. the third day of the fair.
Acknowledged 10 be one of the finest orators
IN the state, all should cndeavor to be prompt
ly upon the ground.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Within the past ten days two quires have
been added 10 the home circulation Of the
EAGLE, truth satisfactory to everybody but
the poor postmasters who have them 10 distii-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

W. l.. CASTOR, agent of the Missouri Valley
Life Insurance Company is in the city. The
Missouri Valley is conceded TO be one among
the most favorable companies in the country
and perfectly sound.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

J. A. Stevenson returnen home on Saturday
from quite an extended visit through Ohio,
Kentucky and Tennessee, looking well.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Mrs. Meagher, whose cottage was destroyed
by fire three weeks since, received the full
amount of insurance from the Kansas Fire, OF
Leavenworth. through Steele a Levy, the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25
Notice.

The board Of directors of the Sedgwich county
Agricultural Mechanical and Stock association
made their third assessment Of twenty-five per
cent on the capital stock of said association, at
their meeting on September 10th, ls13
o. X. l.. WEST, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Col Knapp. OF Oxford, brought upto Wich-
tia last Saturday sevonty-fiye bushels Of castor
beans. lIeexpects TO harvest about 500 bushels.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

G. $ Martin has opened an extensive whole
sale and retail -four, meal and feed store on
Douglas avenue, at the old stand of Ca!en.
Moore & Co. He will also deal in coal
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

THE FASTEST TINE ON RECoRp-fEoM
THE Nj -srssIPPI TO NEW YORK AND Bos-
roN-By special arrangement, on and after
sunday, August Sd. Il ishtnins express train
will run between ST. Louis. QU.EsF. New York
and Boston. via. Toledo, Wabash anu - torn.
Lake shore and New York and Central road>,
leaving st. Louis and Quincy in the evening
Immediately after the arrival of trains from
the west. stopping only at the principal STA
tations aud arriving at Toledo fer breakfast;
passing along the shore of lake Erie by day
light. and arriving at the New York Grand
Central depot at 1915 next morning. This
time is over eight hours in advance OF the CHI
cago roatc to Toledo, Cleveland. Buffalo, New
York and Boston. aud four hours and forty
minutes quicker to Detroit; also from three to
ten hours quicker to above points than all
other competing lines.
Tickets for sale at all principal offices in the
west. q. W. Burrows, general supcrintcnd-
rnts. LAFAYETTE; J. :. Lazarus. western agent,
Kansas CITY; ". l.. Malcolm. general agent,
rolc,o. 2i-i2
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Gentle rains visited this portion OF the valley
on Sunday and Monday evenings, and came
down In floods on Tuesday night.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25
Seal Proposals.

The board Of school district No. 90, County OF
Sedgwick and state of Kansas Will receive seal
ed nronosals for the rsmoddling of school house,
IN. qualifications of which can be seen at this
office WIN. Burflss, Iierk.
y;.hi,, S.,.t 1,th ps-3 2J-t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The district court adjourned on saturday tor
three days. during which time Judge Campbell
will hear AN injunction suit in Butler county.
The court VIII convene again this morning.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

That promised baby show at the fair is Great
ing quite fluttcr among the bachelor Judges
and doting daddys. Remember no entrance
fee is necessary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

A. ID. Wheeler is again squarely on his
feet and doing heavier grocery trade than
ever before. He is truly clever and popu-
lar dealer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Our fellow townsman, Judge Fisher, has
purchased one hundred heiiers. .and by another
season will be extensively engaged in the stock
business.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

a new variety Of sugar cane, the Oomseanca,
has been introduced into this valley, which
cane is about fifteen days earlier than other
varieties of Chinese origin.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

II. J. Hills. of the popular dry goods firm,
returned home Monday. with glowing accounts
of what is TO follow him in the line Of goods.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Ostrander was bound over in the sum Of fif-
teen hundred dollars. for attempting to release
his brother from Jail.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The contract was let for the building oil The
floral hall on the fair grounds last Monday
The building is to be 2Jx100 feet.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

&c. Fraker, President OF the First National
bank, who had been 10 Cincinnati, Ohio on
business. returned home on Monday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Mr.. j. Is. York threshed 900 bushels Of oats
and 800 bushels of wheat, all raised by himself
this summer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25
Who Wants a Home =?
Moving Buildings, Contracting, Building, Raising

James r Mead will sell two hundred large res
idcnce lots in n desirable part OF the city, ON time,
to parties who will build or improve. myl0-n
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

MIR. whitworth and some OF his English
friends arrived yesterday. The Baron appears
well and happy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

for the east. He will be absent, probably,
three weeks
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Caldwell & Ellsworth wish TO buy ear
load OF castor beans, for which they will pay
ruling prices.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Harris. the popular tailor. returned home
Saturday. His new cloths will be on in few
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Miss Cora Mathews has returned from her
eastern visit. and is welcomed by many friends.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The stands at the fair grounds Will be let a
2 O'Clock to-day, on the grounds.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

W. Gncffenstein, accompanied by his fami-
". has gone to Topeka to attend the safe fair
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Eight pounds dried apples for one dollar;
twelve pounds dried peaches for one dollar;
nine pounds n o. sugar for one dollar, al
Caldwell 4 Titsworth's. leu
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The Judges stand on the fair grounds is
nearly finished. 1t is twelve feet square and
double dccked.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Squire Jtwett has been confined 10 his bed
by sickness for some days.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25
PROPOSED AMENDMENT

All work done in the best manner and satisiac-
ton guaranteed. Leave orders Ut the office OF
steele a. smith. [ll-lvl Z. j. kEMPION.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The program of the fair will be made out
and Published in day or two.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

NJ II. Moser is putting up some patent
ground or wheat rollers, which look complete.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

"Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be
the big days Of the fair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Mr.. Oliver started east to lay in winter
supply of lumber.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Hay in this valley is selling for two dollars
per ton.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Mr.. David Hartwel has laid us under obj
cations for the most lucious mellon OF the sea-
SON
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

The largest stock of queensware and glass
ware in Southwestern Kansas at Caldweh q
Titsworti's LEU
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

TAKE NoTtcr-Al old accounts due the
,at, firm of West 4 Mann. unsettled Septem-
Der 18th. will be given TO Justice Mitchell Tor
collection. mean business.
cost ii. I. MANN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

In connection with the following list
we have for sale several tracts Of land,
ranging from l to 20 acres, adjacent to
the CITY. suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency of several Of the best
business lots in the business center Of
the city. Call at our office for intor-
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

IMMIGRATION TURNING-CHEAP FARMS IN
SOUTHWEST MIssoURI.-The Atiantic anu
Pacific railroad company offers 100000 acres
of land in Central and Southwest Missouri at
from SO TO So per acre, on seven years time,
with free transportation from St Louis TO all
purchasers Climate, soil, timber, mineral
wealth. schools. churches and law-abiding So
cicty invite emigrants from all points TO TINS
land of fruits and flowers. For particulars ad-
dress A. Tuck, land commissioner, ST. LOUIS
No 42-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

Substitute for house joint resolution No Il, pro-
yiding for an amendment 10 the constitution.
BE il resolved By the legislature Of the state Of Kan
sGs fuo- thirds Of all The members elected 10 each
house cohcurring herein:
SECTION |. That section two, article two, OF the
constitution of the state Of kansas, be amended so
as To read Ms follows. The number OF representa-
tives and senators shall be regulated by law, but
shall never exceed one hundred and twenty-five
representatives and forty senators. From and
after the adoption OF the amendment the house Of
representatives shall admit one member from
e3ch county in which at least two hundred and
ift, Legal votes were cast ut the next proceeding
general election and each organized county IN
which less than tuo hundred legal votes were cast
nj the next preceding general election shall be at
.ached to and constitute part OF tie representa-
tive district Of the county WING next adjacent TO II
SIC. = This amendment shall be submitted to
electors of this tate for adoption or rejection, at
the nexi general election.
SEC J. The ballots used 81 SAID election snail
be Critten or printed as follows: For amend
mont 10 section two, article two, of The constlfu-
tinn: or .'A-ainst amendment 10 section TWO,
article two, of the con Hutu'ioh
SIC (. This act shall take effect and be In force
from and after its publication in the tdhsa' VeeR-
IN Commonwealth.
hereby certify that the above joint resolution
originated in the house of representatives Februa-
nv J. 1873 and passed that body February %,
therefor JOSIAH KELLOGG,
Speaker Of the hose Of represeafaiires.
ALEX r. Banks,
Chef cIerk of he hoase Of Representatives.
do hereby certify that the above joint resolu-
tion passed the senate March g. 1873 two-thirds o.
all the members elect voting therefor.
l. :. SLOWER,
GEO & CRowTuER President Of the senate.
Secretary Of the senate.
Approved March 6, 1873.
THOMAS \. OSBORN,
Governor.
hereby certify that the foregoing is Il true and
correct copy of the original enrolled joint resou-
ton now on file in my office, and that the same
was published in the Kansas Weekly Common
lccGLh April 10, lS'3.
In testimony whereof have hereunto
TSEAJl subscribed my name and affi Ned the
great seal of state. Done ut Topeka
this 3lst dav of july. A ID. 1873.
W II sMALLWOOD,
ls-d Secretary Of STATE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

New income Of new goods. School books
etc at +. o. book store TO day.
q, If IIOLMEs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-25

A restaurant with good location and good
business. restaurant furniture. bar aud bar iiN-
lures. with lease of house for six months. Al a
bargain. For further particulars inquire at
hi, office. ~