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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
The Primary Meetings

| The republicans of Scdgwick coun-
ty will meet in primary meetings next
| Saturday. in pui Suance of the call OF
! the county central committee. We
suppose the time will be the afternoon,
the committee having set no time.
Ii is unnecessary to urge the impor-
tance OF these meetings in political
sense. These matters are well under
stood by the intelligent members of
the republican party in this county.
Don't neglect your primaries and
stand of 10 see how things are going,
but have hand in saying who the
men shall be TO represent Us in the
state and congressional conventions.
Southwestern Kansas should have
her say in the making up of both the
tickets, and we can only be felt by
sending good and able men to repre-
sent Us. When honest men fail to turn
out TO these primaries, then arises the
opportunity for a few shysters to man
ipulaie. individually we are weak, but
collectively a power, in the selection
of good men.
In speaking o! party and party spirit
we cannot do better than make the fol-
lowing quotation from the Junction
CITY Union. The editor SAYS: 'Of all
nonsense which has been talked and
written in the past year, none has been
more shallow than the .'slosh" about
''party spirit and its evils. Party
spirit" means enthusiasm, courage and
resolution in behalf of certain princi-
pies advocated by certain organiza-
tions putting forward certain men as
representatives of the principle and
the organization. Party spirit means.
moreover, vigilance and watchfulncss
aud constant interest in affairs. In
times when party spirit is prevalent
the voter takes an interest in political
matters, and what is more he takes a
hand" He takes part in the primary
meeting and every other meeting
where there is a chance to strike blow
for the cause. He is active and alert
from first TO last. Ii is bad sign when
there is not enough of party spirit
or any other spirit to lead men TO do
the work nearest them. Ii is an evil
day when honest men stand around
and suck their thumbs and wait for
obscure wire-pullers and professional
Office seekers and ofiice-beggars to
select, in convention assembled, good
men" for them TO vote for
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
No Indian Troubles In Southwest.
ern Kansas.
WIcuIrA kas .Iuly oS

WICHITA, Kas.. July %. l77t.
In view of current sensational In
dian rumors, much concern must be
felt in the minds of many of your read
ers for the salty of their numerous
friends in Southwestern Kansas. For
their information, through your ever
generous columns we deem it prudent
to state.
No hostile Indians have been seen in
this region of the state for years.
Bands of professional horse thieves
ever roam upon the border. When
propitious to their purpose they as
sumo the Indian. even to murder and
scalping, to terrifv the settlers to a
rout, who, fleeing from the supposed
Indian massacre, leave much OF their
stock and effects, which on their return
they find have been driven OFF by these
,hieving scoundrels. who plnndcr alike
the red or white man. finding often n
market in the Interchange of their re-
spective stealings.
These facts TO the intelligence of the
border are highly suggestive:
Garrisous that rust and fatten in
idleness in the center of the Indian
Indian can do. employed i'll active du-
~ on the border, viligant alike in the
capture of the white or red thieves.
would strike nj the root of the cause
and promote cure.
We venture 10 assert that for every
scalp and horse taken by the Indians
on the Kansas border. ten lives and
horses NAV be attributed to these or
ganized white thieves.
The Wild indians in the western
districts of the Nation are now insub-
ordinate periodically. in conformity
with their nature, will ever be SCI. and
they should be held quickly aud Sc
verely responsible for their trausgres-
sioBs. In this will be found the iarg-
est measure of mercy. Respectfully.
VIC. WooDMAx.
The above was written 10 the ST
Louis Democrat by our fellow towns
man, W. c. Woodman. and cotaius
mach truth. A. he SAYS. 1.-THE Indians
are inseiardinate." upon the extreme
border and ia :he Territory aud no
doubt they will do soma bad work for
which they will get punished by our
militia or by tho regular troops. but
much of the devilfncn; this summer
NAV be laid 10 the doors of hGr,e
thieves. And however much trouble
We seS. lsTe from the IadIans, and
We do ca pes, sGre this fall. there is
no danger to the psop,s =. ssdgwick
sad Sumner counties. Ths MeI,os.s
Lodge country is one hundred miles
from this and no settlers in these coun-
lea, or friends of settlers need grow
alarmed, o. 1erl nuea<r.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
Something Must Be Done.

After tax ing with men from thHiicu
settled counties west and southwest
81. t..is We are satisfied that :: large
number uf new settlers will SITTER be-
cause Of the destruction oftheir crops.
by grasshoppers.it seems that there are
now settlers in the western portion OF
this county. even. that must have aid
or suffer. What 10 do, or villa; 20 adj
wise we hardly know. \ two and {,
half mill levy would raise several hun
dred thousand dollars in our state, but
( the legislature i. not ia session, and if
:. session we doubt whether the older
stronger and more porulous portion
of the state wouid agree to AN appro-
pr;a!ion sufficient 10 be of any benefit.
And should the governor call The legis
laturc together it would be used
against him with effect. For he coGn-
ties affected TO attempt TO relieve them
selves it would almost, If not entirely,
financially swamp them. Relief COM
mittiees might do something, bn; past
experience j. much against such COM
mittecs. Bad men get on them and
use them 10 their own benefit. Min
nesoia, through its governor, appealed
directly TO .thc government. 1t an
,wered that it had 40 authority in the
absence OF action by the legislative
power Private contributions would
prove only cflacacious for time.
We would suggest the feasibility of
our governor asking the general gov
eminent 10 accept tor the the border
service during the coming fall and
winter a few thousand state militia.
The aid thus received would be legiti-
mate. the pay would be sure and the
government would be doing only sim
pie justice.
But something must be done and we
would suggest the calling of public
meeting AT an early day TO consult,
and devise the ways and means for the
relief of any who may be left destitute
in Scdgwick county. Although we
do not yet believe that many in this
county will really suffer, at least hope
not. If SO we are satisfied that our
plucky little city will do her full
share.
In the meantime we appeal to all not
to get discouraged for there is enough
in the county to-day, if taken care of,
/ to feed every man, woman and child in
| il for the next year
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Tho True Turkey Ticket.

The ticket patched up by The old
political ncsi-hidcrs the other day at
Topeka reminds us of the poor lean
sklycrlipg turkey won BY the darkey
1T a Christmas rattle. To better salts
fy the cravings Of his witc and eleven
hungry little ones he compiacently but
cBcouragingly remarked: "Oh, de
breed am small bat dc flavor am de-
iicious
The trainers and irimmers of The
late reform. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Da-
Wis. 81 al. while their breed is small
their flavor is delicious. The plat.
form, in which there is nothing solid
OF practical. Il mere carcass dressed
up with dcmagogue spice until i, per-
fumes the whole reform party. There
is not enough salt in i, though to make
it keep. The breed is small but the
flavor i, delicious. Take their nomi-
nee for governor. His antecedents,
requirements and what he has accom-
plishcd in this world-his breed. then
the reasons given for his nomination.
bay seed, stock raiser, farmer. etc
his flavor. Cusey's favor may be de-
licious but his breed is exceedingly
small.
With all their cry Of rottenncss. cor.
ruption, monopolists, and the domi-
nant party-composed of men The very
refuse of the republican party, their
only hope for success being through
the howl of the demagogue; and with
such ticket the truth stands out
more prominent and the fact more
pat, that 'the breed is small-the flavor
delicious.'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
For the EAGLE.
From Eagle Township.

August 9TH. 1871.
Coz. MURDOCH | had the pleasure
of attending a picnic to-day given by
the Pleasant Valley Sabbath school OF
this county, and the Anderson Sab.
bath school of Harvey county, at Ed
mOnd's grove in Eagle township. Scv.
eral other schools were represented,
but not there as a body. The arran.-
ments were perfect and the grove OF
spreading elm trees was all that could
be desired.
The music for the occasion was fur
nished by the children of the two
schools. The pieces sang by the Pleas
ant Valley school were performed I'M
der the leadership of |. W. Camp, and
the music Of the other school was led
by Supt. Anderson. The music was
good and showed that pains had been
taken that it might be crcditablc to
them. Some of the pieces were very
finely rendered.
The address of the day was deliver
ed by Rev Mr.. Ashley, and was listen
ed to with marked attention. After
Mr.. Ashley's address dinner was an
nounced. We believe Kansas people
can beat the world in getting up nice
picnic dinners. wished right heart
ly for all appetite strong enough that
might excepted all the invitations |
had to dinner that day, from kind
friends. But not so. One such q din
ner was all had capacity for.
After dinner short speeches were
delivered by Rcvcrands Park Gay and
Camp. a few more songs were sung
BY tie schools and the bencdiction
was pronounced. after which the crowd
slowly dispersed. 1t was Il day thai
will long be remembered by the littl,
people for whose special benefit it was
gotten up. We believe all went away
satisfied and feeling that this first pic
mic Of the season was a decided sue
cess. May all live to enjoy many more
such.
We notice that the man who lately
purchased L. II. Clark's place in this
township has the brick and lumber on
the ground for large and commodious
dwelling house. We like to see these
permanent improvements being made
around u.s.
\ man was struck by tightening and
killed in the storm few days since.
near the Sedgwick bridge. The fami-
ly were going west in search of home.
One ofthe children was badly stunned
and several other persons were more
or less injured by the same stroke.
The grasshopper raid is upon us. |
presume however that this is no news.
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Ellsworth in Ruins.


y special dispatch 10 the daily pa
Capcrs states that a FIRE broke out in
Ellsworth, Kansas, sunday evening,
IN the bowling a'iev opposite the de-
pot OH the north side, spreading rap
Idly east and west, burning the Neach
hotel and all out-buildin.s, including
bakery, laundry and barn. The next
burned was Larkin's brick dry goods
store and the post Office building.
This was the stopping point east.
Westward it burned kclley's stables,
Hersig's saloon, Schmidt's boo. and
shoe store, Scitz's drug stere. 10 4
street. Crossing r street west. il
burned +. J. Conway's store md
Beebe's livery stable.
Norihward it burned six or seven
shops and several barns and dwellings
The wind was blowing strong gale
from the southeast. The prairie was
set Oh fire on the sxtrene north limits
of The city, and wherever a spark
struck flame was Immediately start
pl
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
No Political Significance.

The opposition papers of the state
have made the Pomeroy trial sweet
morsel for their hungry palates and
have rolled it under their tongues I'M
til il is well nigh worn out. The Re
publicans do not dare let the case come
to trial for fear of damaging disclos.
urcs" has been their tune for year,
played upon every conceivable key.
The Lawrence journal. the editor o:
which opposed Pomcroy for years,
sensihly remarks in closing up a
lengthy article upon the subject:
The truth is. Mr. Pomeroy had a
very strong personal following. lie
never lacked for support. not only
among republicans but also among
democrats Those who were his
friends are to-day to be found in all
the political organizations. Were he
10 reveal all the secrets of his political
life we doubt if ANYBODY could make
any particular capital out of it. Nor
do we believe that any fear of expos
ures he might make has had anything
to do with the postponcment of his
trial. lie has simply availed himself
of the Jaws delay" delay which in
the nature of the case cannot be much
longer protracted. We see no politi-
cal significance in the matter, nor do
we believe there is any.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
Noble.

That the management OF the Atchi-
son. Topeka and Santa Fe railroad is
made up Of good large hearted men
we have been satisfied for some time.
Now in the extremity Oft the times they
have come forward with a proposition
that Will prove great relief TO many
in The western counties. The Com
moRwedlh says that the supcrintcnd-
cnt OF the Atchison, Topeka aud Santa
Fe railway has made proposition to
the settlers along the line of the road,
to furnish all those whose crops have
been destroyed by grasshoppers, and
who are unable to buy ii for them
selves, seed wheat for next year 5
planting. The terms of the PROPOSE
ton are liberal to degree. He agrees
to furnish wheat regardless of the high
prices that will prevail this year. to be
paid in kind nj the rate Of one bushcl
and half for each bushel of seed
wheat furnished, when the farmer sue
coed in raising full crop. To all those
that are able 10 buy their wheat the
same road agrees 10 transport from
the place Of purchase to its destination
free of charge, and 10 act rs purchas-
inc agents for the settlers without
charging commission. The same COM
pany agrees TO extend the payment on
the lands for one year. This is co uing
forward in Il liberal and practical
spirit, and should be highly satisfacto-
~ 10 the unfortunate settlers.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
NESTLINGS.

If Theodore Tilton is in earnest he
will bring the matter before the courts
on petition for divorce--Heraid.
lie can't He has condoned his
wife's fault, whatever it was. and
there's an end of it, so tar as divorce
suit is concerned.-San.
Ministers, old and Young. big and
little. all looked as if they wanted to
say something about it Sunday. only
they didn't dare TO.
indianapolis women are relating lit
tie "reminiscences of how they used to
romp with Henry Ward Beecher. '.But,
SIR they add, Il was very young"
There is such prodigious living some
where in This business that we shall
have to require certiticaiion to every
document connected with the scandal.
That mild. misunderstanding wo-
man. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. with
her gray hair, pleasant smile, and bux-
ON form, has proved dangerous wit
ness. Samuel Wilkeson will probably
disbelievc in woman's rights hence
forth and forever.
If ANYBODY desires 10 know what 1
is to experience the lowest depths of
human disgust. let him look over about
/ 200 exchanges every day. and find III
each that internal headline, ..Beecher-
Tilton." Tribune.
That ankle scene''-and, oh 3. what
scene for a christian painter. Henry
Ward and Elizabeth. seated on the
floor. looking At some engravipgs.
while Theodore stands in the dim dis
tance contemplating the spectacle with
emotions too deep for tears. 20 quit,
exclaimed Betsy. burying her ankles
beneath the folds of her Cour-
Ter Journal.
Victoria Woodhull calls Mr.. Moul-
ton Frank - and she calls Mr.. Beech
err Henry" and she calls Mrs. Tilton
Elizabeth How many brethren and
sistcrn in the Lord has Vic ?-Atc j.
son Champion.
Sol Miller adds the following:
If Plymouth church turns Beecher
out to grass. what will become oftheir
pastor?
One of the papers says that Tilton's
troubles seem to have made him pre-
matureiy old. Yes, cuck-old.
Since Mrs. Tilton has become grass
widow. will Beecher continue his pas
toral visits?
Bcecher is reported as waikin.
among the trees, III contemplafivt
mood. Perhaps he thinks there is a
nest hid somewhere about there, and
he wants to find it.
Beeciler has got out new trade
mark, viz: IS. T.-IS6S-X."
Translation: ''Smouged on Tilton
| 1868, ten times
1t is reported that Beecher is coming
west on a lecturihg tour. MuZzle your
wives.
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Republican State Convention

\ delegate convention OF the republicans OF
the state OF kansa, viii be held in Representa-
tive hail, in the city of Topeka. on "Wednesday
The 18th day Of August. a. ID. 1874, at the
hour OF 10 a. IN. for the purpose OF nominating
candidates fog the following offices. to-wit:
Governor.
Lieutenant governor
Secretary of state.
Auditor Of state.
Treasurer Of state.
Attorney general.
superintendent OF public instruction.
One associate justice Of the supreme court.
All oi the counties legally organized at the
sitting o. the last legislature, and none Others,
,hail be entitled 10 the following representa-
lion. to-wir Two delegates from each repre-
sentative district
II Is recommended that the primary meet
in.- for the purpose Of ciccting delegates 10
the state couy cntion herein called, be held on
hours rs may be designated by the central
committee of each representative district, or
In the event that there be DO such committee,
by the central committee OF the county.
IL is recommended that in addition to the
delegate, herein provided for, one alternate be
elected for each delegate No person win be
entitled to n seat or vote in the convention by
virtue of holding the proxies of any of the del
coates elected. JOIN GUTHRIE. chairman.
D.B. EMMEgT. secretary.
Juno l., 1874.
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For the EAGLE.
Up the Little River.

Col. MURDoCK: On Saturday, July
18th, Or. j. III. Goddard cut out thC
whole of the right breast OF Mrs
Irons, wife Of Elisha Irons. Esq. o.
this township. The operation wa;
caused by the breast being the seat o
a cancer which had recently ulcerat eC
to such an extent that hemorhaye heC
set in and ii became necessary TO re-,
move the diseased parts. DR.. God.
dard was assisted by Drs. Cavens and
j. ii. Seaton. of Scdgwick. At last
accounts the patient was doing well
Our crops are all gone--the grass
hOppers took them.
a severe thunder sto, III passed over
here on the night of the 1st. Many
trees were struck by lightning. Ii
also struck wagon at the bridge
across the little river. The wagon
contained two men, one woman and
two children. The Young man was
instantly killed. The woman and
children were badly hurt and the othe
man slightly. have not bccn able tC
learn any names. The party cam,
here from Topeka TO make hay. -
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-08-13
Republican County Conventions

The republican county central committee mei
pursuant to the call of The chairman, at the Office
of Geo w Reeves, esd, On saturday the 18th
day OF July, lS1i.
BY unanimous vote OF The the committee it was
ordered
That delegate convention be held in the city
OF Wichita, at the Eagle hall, saturday,
August 2snd, 1874, To chose two delegates and two
:licrnates to represent the county IN the con
gressicnal convention, and two delegates and
two altcrnatcs, 10 represent the county in the
state convention, and live delegates and five al
tcInates 10 represent the county ia the senator
ial convention.
And IA 4 the primary elections For said c0nyen-
iion shall Ice held at the usull voting places, in
the several precincts OF the county, on Satur-
day, The 18th day OF August, ls.i, at which Will
he chosen two delegates IRON each municipal
township in sad county, except the township OF
Tin City OF WichitP, which shall he entitled to
four one FROM each ward Of said city
Greeley township not being represented, DR..
Durand was added To the committee from that
township.
The committee further unanimously ordered:
Thai the county nominating convention shall be
held at the Eagle hall, in the city of Wichita, oil
The 18th day OF September, 1884, at IL O'Clock II
IA OF said day, aad that the primary election
therefor shall be- held on saturday, the 9Th day OF
September, ls1i at The usual places of voting in
the several prcSincts of The county, at which each
municipal towIship shall be entitled TO chose two
delegates, except the township Of the city oil
Wichita, which shall be entitled 10 four, one
from each ward Of said city.
The following officer are Ia be put in nominal
zion viz.
Representative,
Clerk of the district court,
Probate Judge
superintendent of Public Instruction,
County attorney,
Coroner.
II. l.. JACKSON, Chairman.
II. l.. Dcwing. Scc'y.
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Gold closed at New York, Monday,
al 100 -
State Senator.

The convention for the nomination
of the republican candidate for the
state senate for the 35th senatorial
district will probably meet in Wichita
about the 10th or 18th of September
Most of the central committee have
been heard from. 1t would be too ex-
pensive TO meet 10 simply issue call.
The time and place meets the approval
of all heard from aud the call, being
gotten up by Captain Baldcrston. will
appear this or next week. The dis
trict extends nearly TO the west line of
the state and the convention will
prove quite a respectable affair in
numbers.
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Reecher.

The Bcechcr scandal is 10 nearer {
solution than il was two weeks since
except it is evident that Beecher i,
daily sinking down in the opinion OF
the American public. Nothing will
save him. The papers one by one are
turning against him. Our sympathies
are with Mrs. Tiltcn and her children.
and it is no use 10 quote David and
Uriah'S wife aud Solomon the of
spring OF that wicked act-it don't
help Beecher's case bit, aud Tilton
would be better OF if he were in
Uriah's shoes. We advise him 10
come west and fight Indians. where he
might be mercifully slain.
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Sheri6's Sale.
G.. II. Herington

G. H. Herinstonl
vs..
Eliza C Abeel
District Court. 18th Judicial District, Sedgwics
County, Kansas.
By virtue of or,,er Of sale issued out of the
District Court of the 18th Judicial District. sit
ting in and for Sedswios County, Kansas. where
in u II Herington is plaintiff. and Elizs Z
Abeei defendant. will. On "Wednesday the 10th
day of September, A -. is.i, AT o clock z NJ
~ the courthouse door In the city OF Wichita,
eier for sale at public auction, 10 the highr>:
bidder for cash in hand, al the right, title ard
interest of the defendant Eliza c. Abel. in snd
tn the following described real property. ;o-wii
The northwest quarter Ia Of the northwest quar-
ter % OF section No tweniy-six cas-, and the
southwest gu trfer iial OF Tire southwest quarter
"a 1f section No tweniy-three tsSl and lot No
one ~ in section No tventy-seven ts.l; all IN
township No, twenty eight south, range Nc. one
east said real property II levied upon ne the
property Of defendant Eliza {. Abeel. aud will
be sold 10 satisfy said order of sale
Sherir's Office. Wichts, Angus, llth,
A. u. ISL 4. IL MASSEY, sheriff.
1871 Sedgwics Co, Kansas
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y. j. Gordon. of North Topeka. fur
nishes timely suggestion to save corn
fodder from the insatiate gras-hop-
per. The fodder. " hen cut. should be
hauled to the center of the field and
spread out to Erv. Long rods and
small BOYS should then be brought in
to reqnisitiom; the latter, by the use OF
the former. 10 switch the crasshoppers
away from the corn till il i thorough
ly dried. when it NAV be safely stack
ed. Stacking il green Will not save IL,
a. such a course only provides shade
for The grasshoppers 10 recline under
while he eats up the last hope Of the
poor Des.-burdened farmer Common
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