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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

State permanent school fund. The
House committee on State affairs has
investigated the case, and on Friday
reported to the House that Mowry be-
yond doubt, forged the bonds and
that he ought to be expelled from his
seat in the Legislature.
The committee severely condemn ex-
Secretary Smallwood and ex-Superin-
tendent McCarty for having purchased
the bonds against the emphatic advice
of Attorney General Williams. A res
olutlon was discussed in the House
Saturday for the prosecution of these
parties for the offense of having made
the purchase.
1t ia note worthy in this connection
that Capt. Smallwood is at present
lobbying a claim at Washington which
he hopes 10 get through the Democrat
ic House of Representatives through
the aid of the Kansas Democratic Con-
gresham, John II. Goodin, whom
SWALLOWED Is beslobering with puffs
written back to be published in Kan
sas Republican newspapers.
Mowry has been held to bail in the
sum OF So 800 on the charge of forgery
and went last Saturday. in custody OF
the sheriff, to Doniphan county to get
his surcties. 1t is said that he is TO re-
turn early this week and resume his
seat.
The social event Of the winter was
the Capital Grange festival last We'd
nesday night, an affair collateral to the
Grange educational lecture course be-
ing so successfully carried on. The
festival drew an unequalled assembly
Of all classes who participated in a
sumptuous feast and in amusements of
the most enjoyable character. This
Grange educational movement is being
abundantly successful as it is emiuent-
ly commendable.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

The State Apportionment.

From our Representative, the Hon.
John Kelly, We secured special Just
before going to press, announcing that
the committee had agreed upon bill
which put Sedgwick county in a Sem
atorial district with kiDgman, Harper,
Plat and Barbour, which will prove
entirely satisfactory 10 our people. He
did not say whether we were to have
one or two Representatives. but from
the proceedings heretofore published
-weguess two, which will be all that
our county could reasonably demand,
both as to the House and Senate.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
2,6G4 PICES OF PROPERTY,
Valued ct $77O,sCO.OO.
= E..;s.s lAv. AsD IyxI.aA-..y ASSOCIATION

TEE E4.;sAs LAND AND IZXi3aA-Iog ASSOCIATION
Is organization composed of Capitalists and
business Men, residing in Kansas, duly incor-
porated by the authority of the State, with a Cap
ltai Stock of One Million Dollars, divided into
Two Hundred Thousand Shares at So 90 each.
Inc charter of said association is for the Term
Of Twenty One Years, and confers upon its cor
porators and their Successors full power and
thority to transact business in any of the States
and 1erritor OF the United States, for the fol-
lowing purposes: the promotion of immigration:
the organic ton and maintenance of Boards of
Trade and business exchanges; the accumulation
a1d loan OF funds; the erection of buildings and
and the purchase and sale OF Real Estate.
In further ince OF these general purposes, and
more especially 10 encourage immigration to Kan
sas nd to aid In the erection Of "a City Hall and
Board OF Trade Rooms in the city OF Atchison
fhe' Kansas Loan and immigration Association
has. in It's corporate name and Capacity, purchas-
eel the G6i piece OF Real Estate named below.
valued at $40 500 co, and will March 2sIh lSs6,
at Corinhidn Hall in the city Of Atchi5on, make
q dist ibution the same.
Every Sh re, wherever and BIZ whOmsoever
held, will be equally represented in the sistribu-
tiun, AMI wi 1 be eBtitl any one piece of sid
property that may be awarded to the But
the particular m4Buer of such award will be de-
cided upon by maturity # ne shareholders pres
ent at the time ia perron by proxy and the
Members OF the assVeiatin viii not directly or in
directly vote or participate iii the meetings Of
said Stockholders in decltihs the same.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Passed.

The United States Senate passed the
Centennial bill just as it came from the
House, oil Friday last, by vote of 81
ayes to 16 NAYS. A vote was taken
first on the section making an appro-
priaiion of Sl.500,0 900. without the pre-
amble. and this was adopted by vote
of Al ayes to Is nays. A vote was then
taken on the bill just as it came from
the House, with the result above STATED.
The President will undoubtedly APP
Droye ii,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
A Letter from Illinois.

One of our old subscribers, now in
Illinois, writes US a private letter, but
as it contains some interesting items
in condensed form we give il entire:
ADRIAN, HANCOCK Co., ILLINOIS,
February s, 1877.
NJ. NJ Nurdock DEAR SIR: En-
closed you will find one dollar for the
EAGLE. Send it to Adrian, Hancock
County, Illinois. l have been in lii
nois six weeks and during that length
of time the weather has been very dis
gushing to a Kansas man. 1t has been
raining and thawing every day. Corn
in field under water. There will be
several Kansas emigrants from this
county this spring. The corn crop is
very good here, but considerably dam
aged on account of the wet weather.
II is worth twenty six cents on the
market here. Hogs very scarce.
Don't forget to forward the EAGLE,as
miss it so much. have taken it
from the first number up to last April.
SO rank among the EAGLES readers.
expect to return in the fall to Spring
Greek. Very respectfully,
il. YAPLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Another Job.

We see that an effort will be made
to pass Law compelling all Notary
Publics TO have engraved upon taeir
seals tie cate of their commission.
Should such measure become a law
it win put thousands of dollars into
the hands of manufacturers of seals
without benefitiug anybody else.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

The report of the Committee on
State Affairs severely censures ex-Sec-
rotary of State Smallwood and ex-Su-
perintendent McCarty, for purchasing
the fraudulent bonds of Comapche
county. 1t appears that ex-Attorney
General Williams protested against
their purchase. What explanation the
two members of the Commission have
to make concerning their action, is not
stated. 1t is incumbent on them TO
rise and explain Champion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.
Notice Of Me Press

Sotlct Of ute PreSs.
The Bsza is edited with q combination Of
tact anti talent that we seldom find IN any jouruai
md the journal itself is the organ Of the great
world Of fashion -B-sfon TfaueHer.
The Bazaar commends itself 10 every member of
the household-to the children bS droll and pref
ty pictures, to the young ladies by its fashion
plates in endless variety, to the proyId-nf
by its patterns for the children's clothes the
pateriamilias by its tasteful designs fer embrOi-
dered slippers and luxuri us dressing -owns
ly OF great excellence. The paper has acquired "A
wide popularity for the fireside enjoyment it nj
foris.-N. Y. Eusuiag Post.
In its way there is nothing like it. Fresh and
trustworthy fashion guide, its stories and
essays, its poetry and suqi 9, are all inyigorat-
ing to the mind. -ChicGgo EreriHg Journal.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

Rev. Friedrich Bell, the reformed
pugilist minister, as he is called, was
last Saturday night deposed from his
charge of the Methodist church in
Brooklyn. The charges are somewhat
similar to those against Beecher The
affidavit of one of the lady Pensioners
upon which action was taken, was pre-
scented as that of dying woman, she
being in the last stages of consumption.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.
Notices OF The Press:

The ever-increasng circulation of this excellent
monthly proves Its continued adoption to popular
desires and needs Indeed. when we think into
how many homes it penetrates every month, We
must consider il OF the educators as we'll as
OF tn public mind. --Boston Globe.
The character which Magazine possesses for
REV, enterprise, artistic wealth, and literary
culture that has Kept pace with, If it has not led
The times, should cause its conductors to regard
il with justifiable complacency. The Magazine
has done good and not evil all the uays of It's life
Brooklyn Eagle.
Some of the most popular of modern novels have
irst appeared serials in the Magazine. In all
respects it is excellent periodical. and fully
deserves its great Philadelphia Ledger.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

During January the demand tor
postage stamps, postal cards, and
stamped envelopes, reached all unprec-
edented amount. The sales reached
was three aud half million dollars
worth, these figures being indicative
of rapid revival of business through
ont the country
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

The distinguished statesman and ju-
rist, Reverdy Johnson, was found dead,
by servant, in the yard of Governor
Carroll, at Annapolis, Maryland, on
Thursday evening, February 10th. Mr..
johnson was a guest of Governor Car
roll, and dined on Thursday afternoon
with other gentlemen, at the executive
mansiOu
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

All orders for Shares VIII be flied in the order
in which they are received, u til all are TAKEN
hat all applicants may be supplied and to avoid
delay and disap pointment, orders should be for
warded early.
To insure against mistak e. and delays, Corres-
pondents will please write their names and places
OF residence plainly.
Active and reliable agents wanted. Reference
required. Liberal commissions allowed. Cir
culars and terms sent on application.
Kemit lance can be made By Express, Diaft or
Postolice Money Order
For further particulars concerning the manner
of distribution. FOR endorsements and references
circulars will be sent on application.
All communications muef be addressed to
JOHN M PRICE
&C. General Manager, ArcmsoS Kansas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

Get ready for specie pa! ment mex.
month. The Treasury Department is
prepared with tons of silver ''change,"
which will be issued in March, to take
the place of he fractional currency. A
little while and our greasy shinplas-
tiers" will be known no more forever
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

The winter has been exceptionally
severe in Russia, and the Empress has
given pair of furred gloves and a
heavy bashlik (the Oriental ''hood'' ito
every cab driver or ivostchik in St.
She has also kept great
fire burning before the Winter Palace
in the open street for the benefit OF the
poor fellows, and ordered daily dis
tribution there to them by the police
of sbilene, a comforting drink made Of
Tot water and honey.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Texas Cattle Bill.

The committee of The whole Senate
on last Saturday. cook up the Texas
cattle question, or what is better
known as the dead line bili," upon
which an agreement was had. Tnc
new law ia no way affects Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Harper's Weekly.
49,
Noiices of he PICS,

Harper's Weekly is the ablest and most pow
erful illustrated periodical published in the
country. Its editorials scholarly and con-
vincing, and carry much weight. its iilus,ra-
tions of current events full and fresh and are
prepared by our best designers. With circula-
ton of 100 000 the Weekly is read by at least al
a million persons and its influence as an organ OF
opinion is simply tremendous. The Weekly
maintains positive position, and expresses de
cded views on political and social problems.-
Louisville Courier-Journai
Its articles models of high-toned discussion
and its pictorial illustrations often cOrrvbora-
tive arguments of no small force.--N. y. EydBiis-
Err uf Chro1icIe
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Notice.
u 5. LAND OFFICE.

Wiehith, Kansas February !, 1s.6.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Edward Rust against ames Howard, Jonathan
Henderson and Thomas Williamson or ADAM
doning their declaritory statement dlinxs Nos.
6sl6, .J6 and 1877, upon the northeast quarter
section 50, town 20 south, range 9 east. in Sedg-
wick county, Kansas, or have neglected to COM
ply the law as to limit oftime for making proof
and payment, with a view TO the cancellation OF
said filings. The said parties are hereby sum
moned to appear at thi- office on The 10th day OF
March, 1876, at 10 O'Clock, A. m TO respond and
furnish testimony concerning said aliedSed abap-
DONNIE Mt, and Noncompliance with the law.
H. L. TAYLOR, Regislee.
45-4 VIC, REpEUIO, RsysiTty,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Indian Hostilities.

Information has been received that
Bear Wolf, Crow chief, had been at
Fort Pease, at the mouth of Big Horn:
that he had a battle with the Sioux,
killing six, and that forty or fifty
Sioux are around Fort Pease, killing
the inhabitants at every opportunity,
five persons having already been
wounded.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

?,s.ags i.sa &c ~ ssss:,.ta-a !, ne vs;.ai ,.:.
HARPERs WEEKLY, one year..........sf o.
- 90 includes prepayment OF U. 5. postage by
the publishers.
The annual volumes Of Har er's Weekly, IN
neat cloth binding. will Je sent by express ice
of expense, for 81 81 each A complete set, COM
prisipg Nineteen Volumes, sent on receipt Of cash
at the rate OF s5 . per volume, freight at the ex
pense of purchaser.
Prominent attention Will be given in Harp er's
Weekly to the Illustration of the Centennial In
transitional Exposition.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
H0IlcE.
L. 5. LAND OFFICE.

Q. , LNND UFFItE, 2
Wichita. Kansas, January "A, Is76. (
Comrlsint having been entered at this Office BY
Orlando NOrthrop against Otto Wheeler for
abandoning his deelarItary statement No $685.
dated Iay H. ls13. upon the southeast quarter Of
section 1. town - south, range 3 west, in Sedg-
wick County Kansas, with a view to the cancel
Iation Of said entry, the said sarties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the theufy-
six day of ebriIary, iss6. at In o'eiock n m to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
III. l.. TAYLOR,
4j-is Register
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

Whereas, on the 9TH dly Of February, 1876, a
petition duly signed 6y more than two thii ds og
III the legal voters OF -etigWics c3Gnty, Kansas
reqae-tin the Buari Of County Commission Of
sedgwick COUNTY, hafssa5, 20 PISS an order that
al neat cattle. horses, mite asses. sr se aud
sheep or aay one OF more of said closes OF ami
lutis, shall b. prohibited fIs,ga ruanins 1T large
IN The said County % SEED sw.e- a. prev ideti in
chapter rs. law, of is1a
a. Is therefore or Gered by the Z ard OF County
Commissioners of Sedswick County, Kansas,
ihat nli neat cattle, swine and sheep be
be and the same are hereby prohibited from run
mig At large within the SAIL C0anty sedg-
wick. J. =. STEELE,
J. a. NELSON,
y. G.. JACOBS.
Wichita. Kansas, February :, 1876.
STATE OF KANSAS
Comfy OF Sedgwick. !
1 hereby certify that the fOi egoing IS true and
correcr copy Of the order ofthe Board of County
Commissioners OF said com y, putting In form
snd effect the Herd law in said county as pro-
vided by chapter hundret. and twenty eight
laws of 1874
Witness my hand and oflicia, seal, this eth day
of February, \. D., ls76.
lsealJ JOHN TUCKER
Lit county clerk.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

Secretary Bristow has issued an or
der abolishing the following places as
ports of entry, because they do not
pay expenses: New Albany, Keokuk,
Kansas City, ST. Joseph and Selma.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
Commissioners Proceedings.
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,
WICHITA. Feb. Z. 1876.

The Board Of County Commission
ers of Sedgwick county met pursuant
to adjournment. The following mcm-
bers were present: Messrs. Jacobs,
Nelson aud Steele.
The minutes Of last meeting were
read and approved. On motion the
following accounts the county were
allowed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
CENTRAL AVE .-Hilton's Addition.
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that here will be
meeting oil the st ckhelders OF the W ichiIa Com
mer.a Agency saturday, February ~, 1876,
at Eagle Hall, at ten o'clock, "a. Each grange
in the district is expected TO send delegate
IL. ". BECK,
+. Z. THOMPSON, Pres ident.
Secretary. 4J-lt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
NOTICE.


Wichita, Kansas, February s, 1876.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Jacob Freddy against Peter McCook for aban-
doning his deciaratory statements filings No. 1851
dated March 2d, 1874, upon the NOT theast quarter
sec. II, town . south, range west, in Sedgwick
county, Kansas, with view to the cancellation OF
said hlngs. The said parties he eby sum
moned to appear at this office on the sth day of
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
II. L. TAYLOR, Register,
$40 j. c. REDFIELD, Receiver.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
u. s. LAND OFFICE,

u. s. LAND OFFICE,
Wichita, Kansas, January 81, 1876.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Freeman X. Dakin against Roscoe X. Wilson for
abandoning his declaritory stateme mt entry, No.
462l, dated March q, ls72, upon the east half
northwest quarter nd west half north asst quarter
section 81, town 70 south, range east, in Sedg-
wick County, Kansas, with a view to the cancel
latiOn of sal entry. said parties are hereby
of February 1876 at 10 O'Clock q. m, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alledged
abandonment.
H.. L. TAYLOR.
sA-4 ReEistvI:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

The Senate Committee on Terrific
ries has agreed to report favorably on a
bin providing for the admission of
New Mexico as State. The report
will be unanimous.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

The Olathe Mirror and Nc,cs- Letter
hoists the name of o. p. Morton, of In
diana, for President, and John j. In
gals, Of Kansas, for Vice President.
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Treasurer's Notice of Sale of School Lands.
0rFfcE OF County TREASURER.
edgwick County, Kansas Jan. "a. I~-f.

Y
sedgwick County, Kansas Jan. "a, ISIS. (
Notice is hereby given that will on SATURDAY
the 10Th day of February, A. ID. 1876, at my Office
offer sale and sell 10 the highest bidder, in legai
subdivisions, the following described school land
Situated IN sedgwick County, State of Kansas,
10 wit
All Of Section iC. Township 20, Range east.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17

: The price OF a single share is FIVE Dollars,
but To insure speed sale OF all the shares and
distribution and the distribution of our Heal
Estate On March 18th. 1877, Yttio Il Posfpoasmsnf
We offer the following liberal to clubs when
ordei ed directly from our viiicc:
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-02-17
nip 20, Range 2 east.

Improvements the Z ofse 4 appraised at s25
BIDS for the above described land NAV be made
between the hours OF 10 o. cioc. a. H. and ) D. M
ON said days Of sale.
l. n. WO0DCcCK,
Al Count Treasurer
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