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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

4 letter has been received by uouck Bros.
conveying the sad intelligence OF the death oil
their father, Mr.. John Houck, one of the pio-
ncer settlers Of Stark county, Ohio. MIR.
Hopck died of paralysis, on his farm, short
distance from Masslon, OHIO, on the 1st day
Of the New Year, AZ the age of seventy. ne
was a most worthy and exemplary man, poss-
essing all the ennobIing characteristics of
the gentleman Of the olden time, answering
in his integrity and honesty, faithful to the
close. lie has well won the crown of "a bles-
sed immortality" We condole with our
friends In their sad bereavement.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

John NJ. Crowell, U. s. mail agent, was in
town the other day. He called ON US. Ever
since we hayc come 10 handling registered
letters our respect for that gentleman has
been unbounded. In view OF the ''money Or
der business" our bonds, his power, and the
peni,entiary, our confidence as postmaster
in him has been ripening into downright love.
Hon. John NJ. Crowell is q mighty big man.
His excelency Mr.. Crowell is not only great
man but he is as absolutely good as he isvir-
tuous. If we should have q thousand boys
we should call them all John N. Crowel,--
unless there should be change in the admIn-
true Persian, we reach the earth in AFFECT ur-
worthiness.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

IHE PUBLIC ENDORSE 1.-THE efforts of
the managers of the st. Louis. Kansas City and
Northern short line. TO meet the requirements
81 The travelling public, has resulted in large
increase IN through passenger business, which
mas Kept up admirably, notwithstanding the
iull times, mainly attributable to the extensive
improvements made in the last two years. cost
ing over two millions dollars besides earnings
The company is now running five of those mag
niacent day coaches, fitted with Bucks reciil-
ing and adjustable chairs, and dressing rooms
with every desirable toilet convenience, with
out any extra charge. Ten more of these SUI
perb coaches, to supplant ordinary ears, are in
process OF construction. each of which will
ne finer than the preceding ones. Great at
IGNITION Is given to safety, the coaches being
supplied with Blackstone's platforms and coup
ers. to prevent tecscoping and oscillation.
Vatchmen patrol the line day and night, be-
fore and after the passage of each train, TO see
hat everything is In good order This system
4 watchmen gives this road extraordinary ey-
-inption from accidents, and especially that the
impaired iron has been replaced this season by
he best quality of new steel and iron rails,
aid on broad, new ties. This road continues
70 run six fast express trains, two more than
any other road between the Missouri and Mis-
.issippi rivers. Any ticket agent selling
through tickets to the east, north or south,
ellis tickets over this excellent road. For map,
circulars. and time tables, address either Ly-
an McCarty. Kansas City, No., or p Il.
tiroat. 81. Louis. Mo. 40-f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

A letter from S. W. Richmond, dated at
Springfield H., came in on Tuesdays mail,
addressed to John Tucker, county clerk, with
contents as follows; Il this day shippe u
eight barrels Of stores, viz: i've OF -four; two
of meal and one of hominy, which You viii
or p, Mcdonald distributing committee OF
Dclano township. and cblige Yours &C.,
S. w. RICHMOND"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

The health OF this valley is remarkable. Up
to the present period beginning with last fall.
we have recorded but three deaths. One Of
our most successful physicians remarked in
our hearing the other day, that he could have
attended to every patient within a radius Of
ten miles of Wichita, including the town, all
the year round, and this for the past three
years, and then had plenty OF idle time. Cal
ifornia Is nowhere to US as far rs health-giv'ng
qualities OF climate are concerned.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14


most painiel aud provoking accident hap
pened 10 Capt. T.. NJ. Misncr last Monday
morning abonr 10 O'Clock, while engaged IN
putting ap ice for Mr.. Royal. Capt. Misuer
was helping a, The hosting apparatus, which
consisted in a sled that was run mp and down
an inclined trackway to the river. operated
by team, rope and block aud tackle. Al
the time Of the accident the sled was being
hauled up this track 10 the ice house. II was
loaded with very large blocks OF ice. being
not less than two feet square by nine inches
thick. Capt Misner was behind the sleigh At
its greatest inclination and height abou, six
feet up, 10 steady il, when ono of the huge
piecfs OF Ice slipped and fell, and in It's pass
age struck HIS lower lcg. which was braced
out al The time, just below the knee Joint.
breaking both bones and turning his foot and
crushed limb up against his thigh. Medical
assistance was promptly called. Doc. c. c.
Furlcy set the broken bones and the patient.
though suffering from one OF the wors, trac.
lures known to the science. is pronounced out
Of danger and as likely to Recover fully and
vteAsut visible narring, the use Of his limb.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Do yoa ,ssst goed lad a95oiatag seaaa, ~ tAfs.
so. s5a--so acres: northwest quarter Of The
northwest quarter Of section -, town.
ship u. range cast; u Esilaa east %
Wichita: splendid residence s'ss
Price so.
80. 314 $50 acres: She northeast quarter and
the north half OF the soDlheast gs.aftsr
OF section 4. township ~ raBze essi /;
has 2, acres hrsie. and hedge rows
tiGke: ! fs4les north Of NlctEla-
Price Las.
80. SGs-isa Gs-i01 ssres northeast saaftFs
oi section l. 10. osilip p, rgtSe sast;
10 usijcs east OF Njaiiifa- ff1es so.
no. 5000 acres: being tbs whole q see,iaA
2. township 20, range ~sst: good
house and stable: iSp acres js epiiiss-
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b: the .irksSsas fiysr; !. Eiiies fron
po@tof,.se ard elaaFe.a- Ps4ce 10 iser
acre. VII ifasss TT cattle
no. sse--xortaesst qaaster 81 ses5san 4. sosp-
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14
Jack Rabbits--How They Run.
Doc CREEK, Jan. II, 1875.

! DOG CREEK, Jan. IL, 1910.
EDITOR EAGLE.-I am in receipt OF a letter
from young man in Pennsyls ania, asking
| me how fast Jack rabbit can run. BY your
permission will answer him through the
EAGLE. When an ordinary dog scares q Jack
rabbit from his Kidding place, which is us
uallg near road. he does not sneak of for
some rayinc or thicket, but jumps boldly into
the road, and when the dog begins to come
! down 10 business the Jack rabbit throws
one ear forward and the other ear back
ward, and kicks up one hind foot, he will
usually keep just one jump ahead OF. the dog,
but when the dog has run himself nearly to
death the Jack rabbit will kick up both hind
feet, throw his ears back upon his neck, and
shoulders, then his feet resemble, but go much
faster than the needle Of . sewing machine AT
full speed, then the dog will stop and look
around, smell on the ground and finally
| shrink into the brush. Last suInmerI had a
fine pointer dog that thought could just RIM
little faster than any other dog in this coun-
ty. twas my candid opinion that he could
pick up 4 Jack rabbit. But one day 1 wa
breaking prairie and had stopped my team TO
rest just about sixty feet from the road, when
saw my dog Jump" aJack rabbit about
half of mile of, he sprang into the road
and was coming directly towards me. my
dog had been in the habit of catching common
rabbits, saw he WAS victim OF misplaccc
confidence, but just doing his level best you
may be sure, and lie was only about three
inches and half behind the rabbit the tirsi
80 81, ~ ri
the dog on him. and saw me run for the road.
He did not leave the road but just kicked
gravel to get past before reached the road. l
saw that lacked about six feet of the road. |
and the Jack rabbi: coming whizzing within |
one hundred yards of me. did not attemp, |
to make another stride, but just brought |
my bnli-wihp down into the road. and then |
That dog came up after while, he won't |
look at Jack rabbit now.
Last fall Cal. Sharpnack got two full blood
grey hounds, one day he says, % Doolittle
come over here 10 sun-fiower patch, l wani
you TO sec my grey hounds run Jack rabbit"
said ''can they catch him. said he, 'the,
can take in a deer, and just know they can
pick up Mr.. Jack Rabbit wen; with him
Out jumped the Jack rabbit, and away went
the dogs side and side like two balls shot on
Of a cannon. Those grey hounds noses near
~ touched that Jack rabbit tor half mile.
then the rabbit kicked up all his feet anu
was gone. the dogs put down their tails aud
reached their backs, and layed down.
Now, my friend, 10 ascertain how fast Jack
rabbit can run. you have only to know
what is after him. They can always run Il
''lcetie'' Bit faster than what is after them.
Yours IN haste,
FARMER DooLITTLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

We were in the vicinity of the Little river
last Monday and went over to see parties en-
gagged in cutting out ice. During the time we
took a long stroll on the CLASSY surface, recall
ing the hilarious old sport OF several year.
ago, when such clear, pretty ice would have
found the river filed with men, women and
children, engaged IN the pleasant and profit
able sport of sharing fish. We looked to see
If there were any schools left, but as far a,
we went not a sign Of even a fin. Such ha,
been the rapldiiy with which the persistent
meters have depleted its waters. If the leg
islature does not pass a bin prohibiting net>
from the waters of the inland rivers and
creeks of Kansas this winter, they should be
compelled to pay the largest share of the ap-
preparation that viii have to be made IN few
years, as in Ohio, New York and Virginia. to-
wards rcplenishing the streams OF Kansas
with fish. 1t is fact that Kansas to-day is
the only state in the west that has not got a
strong prohibitary law against netting in it,
waters, and with less streams and therefore
less fish than most other states TO increase this
aggrayation.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Report of the Aid Society for the week end
ing Saturday January 9th, 1879.
TO city, $40, one and three fourths ton.
coal, one pair shoes. Payne, 5000, three.
forihs ton coal; Illinois, $3.50, one half tor
coal; Minnesota, S2l.00. one ton coal, I'm
ion, Sll.2o; Delano, Slo.55, one-forth tol
coal; Ohio, $500; Gypsum $3.50; Waco
$3.50, one-torth ton coal Rockford. $3.50.
two pairs shoes; Minneha, 800; Wichita
$3.50; Park, $3.50; Kechi, $3.50; Salem,
$3.50; Graut, s4.2O.
Observation-Disclosures from Chas. L. Deane.
twelve tons Of coal, also. eighty sacks Of -four.
eighty sacks of meal and five barrels of pork
through NJ. NJ. Murdoch, forwarded by the
State Aid Society.
Mrs, u. IL. FISHER. pres't.
Mrs. JAS. III. TODD, Sec
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14
Greeting.


Ambitious: or course we are. lis the
lot Of man, and we deem energy and ambition
well directed, n merit, else there would be nc
progress; else the boosted nineteenth century
in which we live, would never have been as IL
is-ihe graEdest time in the history of the
world.
In financial poirt Of view we are all am
bilious and it is but natural that we should
be so, since .'by the sweat of our brow we
must earn our living, and the older we grow
the harder it is 10 earn the comforts that we
need. We should all, as far Us possible. lay
by something for a rainy day. How to DO this
is the great question of the day and hour; it
frage, or the granger movement, or the third
term, because il is q question that appeals di-
reetly to each and every one of us personally
The answer TO this question does not depend
on how much or how little you earn. how
great or small your income; it depends en-.
tirely on how much or little you spend. If
You earn but two dollars and spend but one,
you are in fair way to succeed. 1t is the
Out-go and not the income that determines
our success in saving.
In the matter Of oiit-go, we all find 1t neces-
sary to buy such goods we need, (tor we are
truly needy world and the important ques-
tion then comes in, Wtere TO bay. Now our adj
vice is not wholly disinterested. We are in
business to make money, and we wish to sell
our goods and advise you to come and see us
and examine our stock before purchasing.
We think. however, that while our advice
appears not TO be wholly disinterested, that it
is valuable for the following reasons, viz: We
are determined to make and keep reputation
for selling "THE BEST GOODS FOR THE LEAST
We viii guarantee HONEST WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES.
We will promise polite and careful attention.
Our prices will be as low as the same quail
ty OF goods can be bought anywhere.
We respectfully solicit your patronage.
Come and get acquainted with us, if you
have not already done SO. We shall endeavor
% give you satisfaction and value received.
Yours. for trade,
3d. w. A THOMAS & Co
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

The Wichita EAGLE consents to take stove
wood eighteen inches in length on subscrip-
ticn. The Murdocks always did go for small
timbcr.--Leapenro,fh Commercial
With great deal of humiliation we ac-
knowledge the fault, for instance We always
expressed decided preference for the Com
Dercicl. at stated times
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Nor.cE.-Taken up thirteen miles north
west of Wichita Of the Big River, fifteen head
Of Texas cattle, wearing the following brands:
fourteen head marked 90. H." and one with
figure ). All steers. They are held by Fred
and Il. Wilson. the owner can have them mp
on paying charges, and for this notice.
Alt +. Il X. Wilson.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Disregarding Partisan modes and with a
cold shoulder, very coid) turned against New
York fashion plates, several citizens, highly
respectable .withal, have inaugurated winter
style Of their own. which for ease and air
mess, lays over anything heretofore worn.
The under coat is made of duck, cut low in
the collar. worn with open front; two button
yest-in lieu Of button, occasionally shoe
string is used. The pants are light, in fact.
very light. consisting of cashmere put well in
the boots, or IN the absence, long enough to
be strapped over carpet slippers. Overcoat
of light cashmere, same st.le as last summer,
frankly the identical coat. only baitoned high
er In the neck. The only drawback to the
style, aside from its extreme iightness, Is the
amount OF time lost in answering such inpcr-
tinent, foolish inquiries as, "Whar hab We bin
all winter wild yer summer clothes on p One
with whom we are most intimately aequaint-
ed has been thus insulted on several occa-
sions.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Rochester,, n. l. will contribute 10 The
Kansas and Nebraska sufferers the snug little
sum Of LOCO, the result of musical festival
given them last week. for this purpose.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

"Freeze OUT has been supplanted down
here by going 10 sleep on a fellow in the
midst OF his talk. The governor says. Qrs
been played on him: Nobody but a 'snide'
win indulge the game. He stiginatizes -four
eyes, 'rickety,' timber Dick c, oaad genius.
rs .jaiyies and sloiiehes''
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

The coffee plant that grew spontaneously,
back OF Mrs. Eyerett's place, received a Sc
we're check the past week. The land of the
orange and the fig, as claimed to be in this
direction, was true, meaning this way. but
n deviation further south.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Mr.. Buffers. transfer team ran away near
the depot las week depositing freight as we'll
as Mr. Butter, rather unceremoEousy upon
the avenue. No injuries were sustained by
the owner OF the team
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Johnny Mcagher arrived here Monday
from the Indian country, with three wagon
loads Of hides and furs, consigned TO HAYS Il
Bro. lie was compelled 10 lay over in Cald-
well nearly a week, the cold weather having
caught him in that neighborhooh. The loads
he brought were valuable. and the furs of
more than usual eNccllcncy
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

We have discovered that the proud. unem-
ployed class Of thiny clad, who persistently
hold out against "aid'' down here are render
ed obdurate FROM the pleasant recourse used.
In lieu of warmer garments. They call il SGD
ing in and getting fifteen cent overcoat." 1t
is taken hot with red pepper us substitute
for nutmeg.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

The Medicine lodge mall carrier, supposed
TO have been frozen. has turned UP alive but
badly frost bitten, not serious, however. He
took shelter in Il rayine and saved himself
with his horse blankets.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

During the late cold snap, while we indulg-
ell the hope that the thermometer had gone
down 10 its lowest, we still found a much
cooler temperature in the vicinity of upper
ofsipe
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Ice was taken IRON the river here nine
inches thick. The crop is better aud with
more abundant yield than ever before known
IN this regicn. Ii promises 10 he good. plenty
and cheap next summer. and IL is now among
the probabilities that the poorest inhabitant
can have ice IN "hi>'n," though some Of them
claim having had enough already TO last them
through the balance of the year.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

Last Saturday at Leavenworth the ther-
mometer stood at twenty degrees below zero.
as reported by the Commercial. The Law
renee Standard put it at nineteen degrees be-
low zero, the same day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

this valley in the future, and its excellent
quality so lar, lends Importance to our locality
in this phase, that in connection with the
splendid water privileges and power of on.
clear running Little river no better selcc-
ton could be made on this continent for pa
per mill, for the manufacture of the coarser
qualities of this article, such as wrapping pa-
per, paper flour sacks and flour barrels, meas
urcs, etc. Here is manufacture that could
succeed beyond all others, one adapted TO thi-
locality, and one that could not fail TO make
money!
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

LosT'-A rents gauntlet with drab cashe-
mere back and brown kid front. The finder
will be suitably rewarded upon leaving the
same ut the office o!the county clerk.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

During the late extreme cold weather sew
eral horses froze to death here. Insufficient
food and box stables, without any roof, COLI
fributed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

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-
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 infor-
I,ation as to price aud location.
SPECIAL FOR A FEW DAtS,
NO. 3I3-l6o acres, northeast quarter section
10, township -, west. Price GO.
NO. 3.i-lG0 acres, southeast quarter OF Sec
ton -. township 20, west. some In
proyement-. Price 30
NO. SH--i60 acres, 10 mics east OF Wichita,
wasered BY Four Mile creek, IS acres
OF hardwood timber. 10 acres in cult
walton, 80 acres enclosed by good board
and post fence. aud good frame dwe-
ling, situated IA good neighborhcod
and within half mile OF Midland post
office. Price li00.
NO. 333-Southeast quarter OF section Is.
township -. range cast, 1850 acres
hall mile north OF Wichita; has 80
acres of timber, 80 acres in cultivation.
l4x2i II story fr.ue house IN good
condition, watered by the Little Ar
kansas river. Price $1,000.
no. 334-lGo acres. northwest quarter OF sec
ton IA. township ~, range | west. -
miles west of Wichita; i5o acres in
cultivation, i2xli pine house in good
condition, ihree-quarters of u mile in
hedge. Price $500. part cash and
balance on time.
NO. 340-I6O acres, miles northwest of town.
80 acres in cultivation. Price 80 per
acre.
NO. 3l9-l60 acres, A miles southwest OF this
city, bottom land. Price $50.
NO. acknowledgements Of section T., town |
ship ~, range west, loo seres, good
bottom land. Price $3.50.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

If anything appears in this weeks EAGLE
that is Unaccountable, We would gently
remind our readers that there Is great
deal of post Office in ours at present, TO the
exclusion almost entire of the paDer
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-14

We note the arrival of Mr.. Frank Lane. u
son of our worthy townsman T. NJ. Lane, who
arrived on Saturday nights train from sado-
ris, Illinois,