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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
A Single Drop Of Water.

DR.. Even, in lectute, said that
drop of water was or a twofold struc-
ture. 1t was composed Of oxygen and
hydrogen chemically combined, and
though both Of these gases cannot be
observed separately, yet when mixed in
their proportionate Quantities they be-
come water. Water Is not as dense as
many suppose, 1t is full of vacant
spaces, where air is found which sup
plies the animal and vegetable life
which live, move, and have their being
in this elsrhebs. When 1t falls from
the heavens in the condition OF rain it
cleanses the atmosphere of impurities
and obnoxious gases. Every drop of
water is full of life. The requisites for
its existence in water, generally speak
ing, are rest and sunlight. But these
are not absolutely necessary. These
animalcules and plants existing in water
wriggle and twist and drown each
other as the water goes on from rill to
rill through the aqueduct, along the
distributing pipes in their continuing
and wonderful movements, until the
human being drinks it and them. One
Of the most prominent animals, of SER
pent-like shape, is known as the glut-
ton, and is dainty morsel. He swells,
contracts, and exhibits colors and signs
of absolute beauty. These were only
to be observed in water that had been
standing. At first all these tiny ami
mails were supposed to belong to the
vegetable kingdom, but as new and dis
tinctive features were observed, they
were claimed successfully as belonging
to the animal and botanical kingdom.
In one-tenth of an inch of water there
is room for l, ,700,000,000 of these mi
mute animals, and they increase in the
instance by the medium of one indi-
vidual alone no less than 100000 in
twenty-four hours. Their forms are
likewise of every shape that can be
conceived. Nor do all of them repre-
sent distinct species, for one single
specimen may pass, itself, into a variety
of forms before its development is com
plete. The variety of the movements
is likewise noticeable. They leap, skip,
crawl, tie themselves into knots, jerk
themselves along, creep, and one of
them folds its tail over its back like the
blade of a penknife, and this is keptup
day and night. They are perfectly
restless. The smaller animals are the
swifter, and pass along at the rate OF
one-twelfth of an inch in four seconds.
The effect of temperature has q sur
prising effect on their vitality. Below
a temperature of ten degrees Fahren-
heit they cannot survive. Some are,
however, found beneath the ice, be.
cause their warmth prevents the water
from congealing. They can be dried
up without destroying their life, for on
placing some water over them they at
once begin to wriggle and work. An
other peculiar feature is, that they may
be turned inside out, cut up into frag-
ments, and each of these particles will
in turn develop into animals. Then
there are big monsters as we'll, which
devour the smaller ones, like in the
fnny tribe.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12

at is the Ridge Farm" he assured
her, "and 1 am its master, Ruth. They
told me you'd jilt even an angel in dis
guise, but can swear that you treat a
man better. When L saw you at the
fair last year 1 made bold to fall in love
with you. Forgive me the part 1
played, dear; the end sanctifes the
means in this case at least. Come,
sweetheart, Parson Welfare is waiting
for u.s."
And 30 Guy Elkanah took Ruth Ellen
for his welded wife, and it was Christ
mas morning at the Ridge Farm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
A Sad Picture.

The fact that over eight hundred
young girls, most of whom had never
been on the stage, answered an adver-
tisement calling for two hundred girls
to take part in the ballet of spectacu-
lar drama in New York, says the Sun,
is very significant. There are not
hundreds, but thousands of respectable
young women in this city to whom the
problem of life this winter looks very
serious. At the best barely able to
maintain themselves, the "hard times"
have taken away the slender support,
and soup-house existence, or worse
stares them in the face.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
No OuarreIing.

1t is better to yield little than to
quarrel a great deal. The habit of
standing up, as people call it, for their
(little) rights, is one of the most disa-
greeable and undigniied in the world.
Life is too short for the perpetual bick-
erings which attend such a disposition;
and unless very momentous affair in
deed, where other peoples claims and
interests are involved, it is a question
if it is not wiser, happier and more
prudent to yield somewhat of precious
rights than squabble to maintain them.
True wisdom is first pure, then peace
able and gentle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12
Digging Potatoes.

A soldier on furlough, and just convalescent,
Sought job to supply him with cash for the
present,
And promised farmer to dig up patch
OF potatoes with faithfulness, care, and DIS
patch.
A bottle Of whisky, his spirits to stir,
Was given to Bob as sort of a spur
Which bottle, with many a copious pull,
Sssmptied, and left the potato hills full,
While he with some difficulty held by stump,
Salutng it oft with staggering thump.
Some hours had elapsed; his employer re-
turned,
And said, while his bosom Indignantly burned,
Youinsolent rascal-you slave of the Jug
Not single potato, you sot, have you dug!"
Potatoes !" said Bob with stammering
tongue,
II yoo want ySur potatoes dug, fetch em
siongl"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12

A CURIOUS CASE There is curious
case on trial at Detroit. A colored
man having lately been married for q
second time, no funeral having inter-
Vened since his first, is accused of big
amy. His defense is that his first wife,
so-called, was a white woman that it
was illegal for negro to marry a white
when he did so, and therefore that he
has now at last only secured his first
legal partner. The judge had to lay
the case over fer meditation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12

In the Sixth Ward of New York q
raid was made on O dance house, and
the following nationalities were repre-
sented in the arrests made: Italians,
Germans, Russians, Irish, Chinese,
Poles and SeandinaYians.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-12-12

HORSES. Sat large horse sale in
New York the animals sold at prices
ranging from $125 to 5000. The bid
ding was spirited and the prices were
considered good. At the sale team of
gray horses, matched, and seven years
old, went for $40.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

We are getting Il little anxious TO hear from
some Of our farmer readers with reference to
the success or failure of this years expert
ments in cotton growing. We have hardly had
line from that ten ton of seed which was TO
demonstrate that king cotton hereafter should
be staple production Of this portion Of the
Arkansas valley. Experiment, last year were
emincn,ly sacceSaful-lliat il, where properly
planted and properly tended, the yield was
entirely satisfactory. II successful this year
it will become very important feature in the
agricultural industries of this state. We hope
1t will, as the profits to the farmer or planter
Of cotton are very much larger than can be re-
allied on corn. Farmer friends. let us hear
from you in the way Of Il short letter, for hun
drcd- of brother farmers expect TO get an ac-
count Of your experience through the columns
of the EAGLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16
ALTON, July 10th, 1874.

EDITOR EAGLE: One year ago and what
was Alton? \ wild prairie, with not build
ing in sight Mr. William Lyman and his son
Alfred saw future in township tweniy-eight,
range three west, and located claims there.
They built houses and opened a store, fitted ii
with a good stock of groceries, drugs and
Yankee notions What has been the result in
50 short time: Mr.. Lyman can stand in the
door Of his house (Which is one OF the largest
and finest on the prairie) and count over fifty
houses in sight. He has good trade, and
seem. TO be doing well. lie has got a postotlice
established: at his store that accommodates
about seyenty-iiye families. so you see what
a little resolution and self sacrifice will DO
towards settling up a township. II all had
the nerve 10 do what lie has done every quar-
ter of land in Scdgwick county would have a
house on IL and every house an occupant
The mail that carries this j. the first mail
from the Office at Alton, and we tender you
our thanks and the thanks of all interested for
the part you have taken in helping Us to get the
office. May you have new subscribers enough
10 the EAGLE TO more than compensate you,
i our earnest wish.
.,.st,. :
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

In connection with the following list
we have for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from to 20 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
denccs, 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 inior-
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16
Yours truly

4 NEW PAPER-Wc are in receipt Of new
eight column paper. the Southern Kansas o.
-ette. published at Augusta. Butler county, by
c. II. KurtZ. The Gas>tts is republican in
politics, ard kurtz don't give curse what the
opinion OF men may be as 10 the chances Of
sustaining paper in Augusta, he proposes
TO try it anyhow. and he opens up with a
dare and dash that promises life.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

\ GOOD BARGAIN.
no. 365-l60 acres, 10 miles east OF Wichita,
watered by living springs and running
stream of water comfortable house
anu acres in cultivation. Price 200.
NO. 3G9-l53 acres. 3 miles northwest of Wich-
tia, some timber. 20 acres in cultiya-
ton. watered by Arkansas river. log
house I6x20, outhouses, stables, etc.
Price so.
NO. 3,0-l60 acres. miles southwest OF town.
northwest quarter of section Is. town
ship -, range l east, IL acres in culti-
walton. good log house l6X20. Price
SO
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Hurricane Bili'' came to grief the Other
day. and is now held in Gurancc vile, with the
DIN Of clanhing chains ever in his ears. Tor
having threatened the life of Il citizen. Ills
bail bond was pat at $1,000. TO which amount
his friends have not yet responded. Criminal
bonds are quoted below par, and holders are
charry of further investments.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The meeting Of masters of oranges that was
announced in last weeks issue of the EAGLE
will be held al the Wichita public school build
ing next Saturday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

judge Campbell has purchased of W. a.
Plummer the residence on the corner Of First
aud Market streets, We had hoped the judge
would permanently light up in the vicinity Of
the Aerie and become 4 ncighbor.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Look out for your newly transplanted shade
and fruit trees. This dry weather is testing
their vitality 70 the utmost. 4 few pals OF
water may save your trees. Water or mulch
where they show any signs of failing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

We publish another interesting article 81
two upon 'sSoggia,' the wild comet that soon
will disappear from our western heaIen and
which will come very near giving US swipe
with Lcr tail ns She ~oes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

a. Hyde, cashier of the Savings bank, i
quite an artist. The blackboard dcIineatioE-,
IN colorcd crayons, drawn for the Pre,bytc-
rian suday school are his work. and are really
very artistic. His picture OF the elmer Tab
ernscle'' was fine. our churches and Sabbath
schools are wei attended. The sweet tones of
the church .-oing bell and Ill echoing yibra-
tons are gently waited each returning sabbath
morning frosl valley to knoll aud Away across
the green rraries, reminding one and assur
ing all that this il Il land of bibles and schools
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

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lost. COST. C0ST.-At }. haratoi>kys,
,oti N .ugu., ,o,h nrr Good. c,o,bi,c
c,rne,s oil cloth boo,s and sboos hats cans
etc In order TO make room for the fall stock
] have concluded TO sell my entire stock OF
81, 600 worth pf srood. M cost Itpti, 81
,o,b Those cools ,,.oro ,or,,,t 8, vor yo,.,-
.. ,or.os. .st, ,,~;oos az, ~, -. 10 sot,
without reserve. | mean business. don't
hunbug. | mean what l say. Come one,
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notions etc, in endies, variety. Everything
at cost l4tf j. KARATorsKY
Choice teas and sugars at Caldwell & Tits
worth's. 1,-tf
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Fine red cedar posts for sale at fifteen cents
COAL on, FLOUR. SALT, At wholesale or
retail, by Caldwell & Ellsworth 4-tf
sALT-At wholesale or retail. by
32-tt CALDWELL II TITTswoRTH.
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est hide buyer in Wichita. 27-tf
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Ten thousand dollars worth Of jewc!ry just
,t 30,
SToNEwAEE. sToNEwARE. SToHEwARE!
10000 gallons At wholesale and retail, ut Cald-
well and Ellsworth. f-tf
Buy the Reed Breaker, the best and easiest
running breaking p!ow now manufactured.
shIichter AZ Russell keeps these piows. l!-3
I,,-T orr nv, I,.,,,.I 81, .i,,ar- o,,I,
"a, o,.os rho,., :, ,,,,., -. ,,.,.ot,,,.
Come and get ore. of
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The largest stock of queeusware and glass
w..
Wanted 10 trade, ten shares of Occidental
Hotel stock for country or city property. For
further information inquire at this Office. iS-ti
=,
Garrison who snow wholesaleing leather and
saddlery hardware. Orders bv mail promptly
attended 70. 81
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

To parties wishing TO purchase jewelry, we
take pleasure in recommending Mr.. Rouyant
10 them. lie has n very fine stock of goods.
We feel assured in Saying that his stock is as
fine as any in the state. i, will do you good
10 go and take look through his establish
ment. Fine watches. rich and rare diamonds.
Gli of which he sells at reasonable figures. and
warrants his goods to be genuine See what
he SAYS in another column.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Brother Forney, of the Belle Plaine De0ao-
Graf, made the third Arkansas valley editor
that called this week. and all arc in favor OF a
congressman from the valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The colored people hold religious services
each Sabbath in the building formerly occu-
pied by the L. :. Land Office. A regular
church organization il contemplated.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

i II. Cleveland has sold halt of his interest
in the grocery business to William Pearce. Of
Douglas. Their stock will be enlarged Mr..
Pearee has gone for his family. which viii be
here In few DAYS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Thccity school board viii submit propo-
siiion to the city for the voting Of $4,000 in
bonds for the building Of wing Of a central
school building. we understand. IN a few days.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

new enterprise is being put on foot by
two or three of our successful contractors and
builders. who will erect sash and blind fac
tory in Wichita, with engine and much OF the
late improved machinery. More anon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The new engine house is now ready for tht
reception of the $500 chemical machine
which is expected on in n few days. The nexi
thing will he a pair Of horses and two watch
ers or engineers. after which fires.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Chas. Garrison. the champion harness man
who OWNS two establishments and runs them
both successfully by iudcious advertising and
fair dealing. has been receiving large inv dice
OF feathers, trimmings, harness and everything
pertaiain. to his trade. Charley always lp-
pears happy. and who wouldn't with such a
trade and confidence as he j. building up
our readers know where 10 20 for their har-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Next Friday the Ne.hodists will open camp
meeting IN the grove on Cowskln, a! the cat
tie crossing. Elder Buckner viii preach on
Sabbath. All are invited to come with their
tents and provisions. {.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

See notice of a change in the firm OF ". a.
Thomas & Co. That Old firm is doing a smash
ing business this year in groceries.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

l.. \. WooGcock has taken formal posses
sion of the county trcasurer's Office and books.
only new business will be transacted by
him until full and final settlement with :. c.
johnson is had, which is being made as rap
illy as nossiblp
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The Albin Brothers, fornerly publishers Of
the Augusta RspuIlicdn, have started paper
in Mcpherson county in the interests of the
farmers and stock growers, under the style
and title of the Farmers .firocGte. The paper
,riyes evidence of thrift
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

VIII NJ. Allison. editor and proprietor of the
Cowley county telegram came up day before
yesterday. lie says they have even had Ind
ian scares in Cowley county. The dry weather
is affecting crops all along the valley. he
fhiiAEs
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

About one-third of the adult population OF
Wichita take their meals at hotels or restau-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Each policeman should drown. shoot or poi
son 100 dogs within the next thirty days, or
lone his place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16
MARRIED..

On the llth inst, AT Wichita. by Judge Lit
tie, Siss Hull, of Butler county, Kansas. and
Corneha 4. Hun, Of Marshall county Illinois.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Judge Campbell goes TO Butter county where
he opens court on the first Monday in August.
The district court of this county has been
formally held open several days. that time
might be civca the defense in the ease of Ne
Mutt and Winner to make oui their bill Of cN-
cepiions. Judge Ruggles has been in the city
two or three days tor that purpose.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The bridge that spans Chisholm creek, east
of the depot is broken down, and if not soon
repaired somebody viii stand 4 chance 10 get
hurt.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

In another column will be found letter
from Maj. Gen. Pope, written with reference
70 the Indian troubles in this section.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

We had the pleasure OF call from Professor
VIM. ID. Sanders. Of jacksonville, HIS, who is
at present in the city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Hon. J. r. Mead returned home from the
city Of New York last week. where he had
been on business. He says The crops through
out the states east are suffering for rain, fully
as much so as in The west. During his alb
sence OF two or three weeks, he visited several
places and points Of interest. a, long other
things putting in day in wandering amid
the grandeurs of Central park. and going down
to Concy Island TOR Il bath
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The contract FOR building the jail was award
ed TO Fisk. Marisolf d Co.. of this city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

The Wellington Pros says that the speech
of Hon. NJ. s. Adams at that place on the 4th
was eloquent.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Il is reported that the desperate who MUIR
dcred the colorcd man, Charley Green, upon
Main street this spring. has since murdered
ono of his own comrades. and despite our laws,
officers and boosted civilization is yet at large.
We see by some Of the opposition. indie pend
ent republican, and democrat papers, that our
fellow townsman. Geo. II. English. is spoken
Of as the probable nominee for attorney gem
cral against the regular republican nominee.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

We acknowledge pleasant calls from As
baugh. of the Newton hdasaa, and Harring-
ton, of the Great Bend Register, on Monday
Friend Asbaush WAS down juat looking around
and OF course he called. and We together en-
joyed plcasan; professional chat. Newton is
making solid and substantial growth this
summer. Mr.. Harrington was on his way
back 10 Iowa on visit.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

u. Smith Brown offers his splendid business,
near the depot, for sale. See special else
Nuhnrl.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Judd Harrington has bought the book store.
news stand and stationery establishment for
merry belonging to J. 7. Holmes and viii fill
up and add 10 every department until il will
rank as first class establishment. Mr.. Her
rington is just the man for the business, pos
sessing taste and good Judgment A good
book store will pay in Wichita. As he adds
10 he Will be ''heard from from time 10 time
through these columns.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

One of Mayor Hopes sons met with an ae-
ciaent last week severely cutting one of
his feet
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

ccoaniso Of l < srC
ivTey The Arkn river da WALL tt count d forming
sIwitA Oh OF magnitude su a
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ndinInem sfu vintn to ~ enterprises u iA "
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

Under directions of thc comptroller ef the
national treasury. the First National bank OF
Wichita publishes fu and complete state
ment OF lis condition. which will be found
elsewhere. and which will he found most sat
isfac;ory 10 the patrons Of that sound instiiu'
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

In speaking of the special police force OF this
city last week and it, organization, we failed
to give the proper credit, which failure WAS
due TO our ignorance. our city marshal, VIM,
Smith, organized The force, and il i OF lawful
effect There is but little show or blow about
our Billy. and he fail, often in getting credit
where ii is really his due. lie made an excel
lent and popular sheriff, and Is city marshal
we have no doubt of his success
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-07-16

There was horse stolen from near London.
in Ohio township, in this county, on the night
Of the I'd inst. He was a heavy bay or dark
strawberry roam, six years old fifteen and Il
half hands high, black legs, name and tail
with 4 mark Of something like 4 ringbone on
both hind feet. Fifty dollars reward is offered
for the morse and twenty-five dollars for TIE
thief SO writes +. IL. Ordway, OF Ohio
Ccnlrp.