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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Who is BE Anyway?

There is man by the name of Lap
pin, Sam. we think, who must be
making it hot for the Democrats
some where. The Kansas City Times
is raking this gentleman fore aud aft
worse, if any thing, than it did old
Sam. Tiden few months since.
slippery Sam" il calls him, and from
the way it shakes the dirty Democrat
ic shirt, this Sam. must be running
for some very high Office, such as Gov
ernor or United States Senator, or the
Times may have got him mixed with
the New York chap, or, again, it may
be only some gentleman who refused
to be lackmailed. Whoever or what
ever he is, he is receiving heap of
gratuitous advertising from the paper
that was published at both ends of the
Kansas Pacific road.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Colorado True to the Nation

The great leading difference between
the two parties Of to-day, after all, is
the question Of Nationality. The Re-
publicaus in their platform, as in the
spirit. do and have maintained that
we are Nation, while upon the other
hand the Democratic party clings te-
naciously to its ideas of States rights,
and a confederation. Our new sister
of Colorado molly responded to the
Republican sentiment. She evidently
gloried in the idea of being in fact a
part and parcel of a Nation. The
EAGLE last week was mistaken in Civ
ing her over TO the enemy. Our judg-
ment was based upon the election of
two years ago. Colorado was only a
Territory then. Her staunch Repub-
lican majority will send a thrill of
pleasure through the National heart,
while her sudden reaction form Dem
ocratic sway will make the favorite of
the old Tweed ring shake in his boots
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
For the EAGLE.
John Kelly Endorsed at Home.

ATTICA GRANGE, October z, 1876.
Mr.. EDITOR AT a regular meet
ing of the Grange, held on October
4th, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Agricultural prosperity
is incompatible with the commercial
depression of the last two or three
years, and believing that the advance.
ment of any class of producers has the
effect of benefiting all Other classes;and
WHEREAS, The right of farmers to
have their grievances removed by leg
islative action has been heretofore ig-
nored, the principal reason of which
was that we sent professional and
mercantile men to represent us in the
halls of legislation; and,
WHEREAS, The farmers, as class,
are numerically stronger than any
other class in the State of Kansas, we
cannot shirk the responsibility thus
thrown upon US to control and direct
legislation by taking an active and eff
fective part in politics, which has been
defined by one of our Grange orators
to be the science of government;
therefore be it
Resolced, BY the officers and men,
bers of Atiica Grange that our worthy
Past Master, Hon. John Kelly, has our
unqualified approval for the energy
which he displayed in working for the
interests of his constituents in the
Kansas Legislature of 1876; and be it
further
Resolved, That, ignoring all party
name, we will unanimously support
him for the position of State Senator,
to which he has been nominated by
the Republican delegates in conven-
ton assembled.
Resotred, That copy of these res
olutions be sent for publication to the
Wichita EAGLE.
Per order of the Grange,
p. MCDONALD, Master.
JAMES PIcKEEs, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Cheeky

Some fellow by the name of Davis,
living somewhere south of Emporia,
who thinks he is running for Congress
but who will find out his mistake next
month, has advertised to speak in
Wichita on the eth day of October,
the same time advertised by Thomas
Ryan, Senator Harvey, George L.
Anthony and other Republicans a
month ago. If the solid piece of cheek
above alluded to can get people out to
hear him no other way except by
jumping the appointments of others
he had better retire to the shades of
Greenwood and have out his fight
with his home paper, which denounces
him so openly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Topeka Daily Blade Cuttings

The Wichita EAGLE presumes TO be
dignified newspaper. In fact its dig
nifty sometimes borders on snobbery.
With pompops air which belongs 10
the brainless flop, 1t asserts this or thst
proposition in the future, as if it had
been permitted to look in and see
while more ordinary mortals must be
cohiented to have it from so exalted q
source. "-Biade.
Ish dot so?
"In number of places in the last
EAGLE we are treated TO the asser.
ton that Anthony will be elected by a
large majority" Blade.
Does any well Informed person deny
it?
"That Anthony will run ahead of his
ticket. BLADE.
In some localities he will.
"That Anthony will carry his own
couniy-all direct and positive asser.
tons. "-Blade
Not more positive than true!
"Any Ounce knows that the EAGLE
knows no more about such things than
anybody else" BLADE.
1t knows more than the Blade lets
on to know.
I'VE suppose it argues that because
it is the largest paper in Kansas, and
must lie in proportion to its size
Blade.
Then ii argues rs well as it asserts
and in the same proportion.
John Martin ran against j. b. Nc.
Afee. Republican, and beat him 6l7
majority, Martin getting LOGS votes,
and McAtee AL. Will the EAGLE
make the correction before its readers
BLADE.
Yes sir, the EAGLE will correct the
Blade. McAfec ran on the Temperance
ticket, land not on the Republican tick.
ct, aud Republicans elected John Mar.
tin and beat McAfee. Correct!
GAS to what "many leading men Of
Topeka, say, we have TO request the
name of even one, who is idoit enough
to have said that Anthony will have
800. or any majority in Shawnee
Blade.
Certainly, g. Wash. Veale
Martin has the best chance for ma.
jority in Shawnee. Hundreds of bets
are made on it anyway Blade.
Fools and their money are soon
parted.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Six More Electoral Votes.

In addition to the other two hereto,
fore doubtful States of Colorado and
Connecticut, Mr. Nj. ID. Borack, Secre.
tary of the Republican State Central
Committee of California. under date
of September 26, wrote to the Kansas
State Central Committee that the par
~ in that State was thoroughly organ
lied, and that it could be safely set
Hayes and Wheeler by about six thou
sand majority.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

The National debt was decreased in
the amount of S3.9l4,S65 during the
month of September just past. This is
what Tilden's men call ''criminal ex-
travagant management of the public
finances The truth is, they are sorry
to see the war debt in process Of pay
ment before the Southern claims are al
lowed, and about three thousand mil
lions added to the National burthen.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
GEORGE T. ANTHoNy'S OLD HOME HEARD
FROM.
Liars and Dslamers Forced to the Wall.

lllllS G-E LE-dLtLb 1NLI5N W Nuo w c-As
Hardly had the Central Committee
received the evidence and passed up
on the innocence of George I. Antho-
ny as to the charges Of dishonesty
manufactured against him, before 9TH
ers of the vilest character were set
afloat. One Of these was from former
soldier in his command, charging that
Anthony had embezzled a portion OF
some funds raised by his command for
a monument. Another equally as
wicked that he had converted to his
own use money turned over to him
for the embalming Of a dead soldier.
Captain Anthony knew the charges to
be lies and knew and had evidence
that the author OF them was a deserter,
but how to disprove the calumnies
was the question. But it came out
quicker and clearer than he could have
expected in so short q time. Tele-
graphing to the monument ASSOCIATION
and TO the express company of New
York the vouchers for the payment of
the money by him in both instances
were found, aud that is not all. So
indignant did several prominent men,
neighbors aud old soldiers. become
over the vile defamations set afoot
against their former honored friend
and commander that they have been
pouring in letters and certificates by
the dozen. \ few of these were pub
lished by the Commonwealth last sun
day morning.
1t does seem strange, not only
strange, but it is nothing short of an
outrage that such miserable and con-
temptible SANDERS should be used by
the Democratic party in Kansas to in
lure the good name of so gallant and
faithful soldier, so honest and up
right Citizen as Captain Anthony
has proved himself to be, not only by
his record in the State of New York,
but by years Of faithful service in
Kansas. As editor of the Kansas
Edrmer, as president Of the State
Board Of Agriculture, or as Collector
of Internal Revenue for seven years
there has never been a whisper against
his ability or honesty. In truth, for
both Of these he has been conspicuous.
There is one consolation in all this.
While the charges were made in his
absence--an absence in the interest of
his State at Philadelphia, so soon and
promptly were they all cleared up
that reaction has taken place that
will, in many of the farming districts |
of the State where he is personally |
known, result IN giving him hundreds
of votes that naturally belong to the
other party.
In speaking Of farmers, we can't un-
derstand how the Democratic party
expects TO get full Democratic vote
for John Martin. That he ever did
any thing for the agricultural interests
VI haheas no ohe picteHus, " hiiS cNety
agricultural report, every State fair,
the proceedings of every Legislature
are full of the work accomplished in
that interest by Captain George I.
Anthony. No man that lives or ever
has lived in the State of Kansas has
done SO much hard, gratuitous work
for the farming interests of Kansas as
Captain George L. Anthony, to which
we challenge denial.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Marx What We Say.

"The distinguished soldier and elo
quent orator who addressed our citi-
zens last evening, Gen. Chas. w. Blair
will be the successor of John j. ingalls,
in the United States Senate. Mark
what we say--Atchisoa Patriot.
Yes we have marked it. The more
such wild assertions are marked the
more foolish Will they appear. Now
mark what we say: If John j. Ingalls,
retains his present bodily vIgor. Char
ley Blair will be very old man before
the time of his successurship arrives.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Too Weak for Contempt Even.

How many votes does that old stump
sucker, who goes around over Sedg-
wick county denouncing the Republic
can nominees and charging the late
war to the Methodist Church, expect
to gain? Such course is disgusting
and the one who would utter such SEN
timents is worthy only the contempt
of enlightened men,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
We Guessed as Much.

The man Leroy, who makes oath to
the charge that Gov. Hayes kept $500
belonging to his boy who was killed
during the war, is the same who is
now wanted for stealing suit of
clothes at Rockford, Ill. Democratic
papers are respectfully requested to
ascertain his whereabouts aud return
him TO Rockford.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
A European War.

The eastern question grows more
complicated daily, as also the magni-
tude, and threatened war involving
all Europe seems almost inevitable.
The armistice asked by Prussia seems
to have been ruse to gain time for
preparations to take an active hand.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

A Mississippi Democratic paper ex-
plains why the Southern Democrats
will vote for Tilden: 1--WE can confde
in Mr.. Tilden in the matter of State
rights. He was brought up in the
school of State rights: as it were al
the very feet of Gamaliel." That
Democrat knows what he is talking
a nnt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
The Ex-Confederate Lawyer.

The political contest is virtually a
suit brought by the -Confederatcs
for damages sustained in their efforts
to break up the Union. Samuel j. Til
den is attorney for The plaintiffs. The
amount asked is about ten thousand
million dollars. On the 9TH of Novem-
Der the jury will bring in verdict for
the defendants.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET
Public Speaking.

Captain George T. Anthony, Col. p. b. Plumb,
Hon Thomas Ryan and others, will address the
people upon the political issues of the day, under
the auspices of the Republican State Central
Committee, at the following times and places.
Eldorado, Tuesday, October ll-aitenoon,
Augusta, Wednesday, october 25-aiternoon
Wichita, Friday, October 25-aiiernoon and
evening
Newton. Saturday, october 2s-afternoon.
Peabody Monday, october S0-evening.
Florence, Tuesday, october 2l-evening.
Hon Thomas Ryan is expected to address all
the foregoing meetings at time and places desig-
mated, together with some Of the candidates on
the State ticket and other prominent speakers
Officers Of local committees and clubs at each of
the above places are requested to forward their
names at once to my address, SO that posters,
etc can be forwarded in ample time TO give sui-
oient notice. j. Z. WILSON,
Chairman state Central Committee
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
a Dear Instrument.

a Kentucky Democratic editor is
severe on Bob mgersoll He says, that
'he throws the dirt of his unbelief and
riducule on the bible, an instrument as
precious and dear to the American peo-
pie as the name of its illustrious au-
thor, Thomas Jefferson, which is still
green in their memories
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

wnEKEAs, on the third day Of October, 1876.
there was presented 10 the Board Of County Com
missiOners of the county OF Sedgwick, IN the
state 81 Kansas, petition signed by tWO-iffhs
Of all the alied voters Sf sad county OF Sedg-
wick, asking that an election sh0aid he c lied
for the purpose Of submitting 10 the qualified
tiers of said county proposition - 10 vote bonds
enough to raise 81, 100 in cash in the bonds II
said county, 10 parchss,, for the OF said cvan-
ty, the bridge acrO-s the ARKANSAS river az The
west en'! OF Douglas avenue, ii the city OF " chi
tn, in said county; and
WuEEEAs the said Board Of County Commits
sOners, in regular session said 3rd day Of De-
tober. ordered said election to be held for the
purpose o. submitting proposition 10 vote 50 40
in sac bonds OF snid county, for the D rpuse Of
purchasing said bridge.
Now therefore, IN pursuance Of the said order
Of The salt Board Of Commissioners L. II W
Dunnng, Sheriff of Sedgwiek county, IA sas
declare thai election Il be held in sai-l coEn-
y 40 the usual places of holding elections on
tuesday, the
SEVENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1875,
between the hours Of 3 O'Clock a m and o'clock
proposition to issue So 100 in the bonds II said
county for the purpose of pur hasius said bridge
across the Arkan-as river, nj the west end OF
Douglas avenue, in the city OF Wichifa, sedg-
wick County, Kansas.
Persons desiring 10 vote for said proposition
will have written Or printed on their tickets,
'.For the Bridge Bonds - Those desiring to
vote against aid proposition will nave written
or printed on their tickets, Against the Bridge
Bonds. -
sherin's Office, Wichita, sedgwick county,
Kansas, Oct. 81, iS75
II. W. DUNNISG, Sheriff,
21-H sedgwick County, Kansas
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

The Fairs which could and should be
made of most value to the farmers of
the country, are lacking support, fall
ing off in attendance and dying prema-
turely of dry rot.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
The WAY it Counted Out.

A vote was taken on the train bear
ing the officers aud members of the
Grand Lodge of |. O. o. f. to Wichita
last Tuesday, with the following re-
suit For Hayes, 113; for Tilden, 40.
For John Martin for Governor, 43;
for George T. Anthony, 81 votes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Of Course.

Deafening cheers and frantic yells of
approval greeted the mention of the
name of jeff. Davis at recent meeting
in Wheeling, West Virginia, and yet
the Sou,heruers say that they are as
strong Uniomsts now as the men who
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

The st. Joe Herald predicts Re-
publican majority in Kansas OF 10000,
and the Herald ought to be good au-
thority on Kansas politics.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

Commodore Wander bilt is still grad
ually sinking, but expresses the belief
that he will live to see Hayes and
Wheeler elected.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

The most important business trans.
acted during the session was the adop.
ton of the following amendment
which separates the annual convoca.
tons of the Encampment from the
Grand Lodge:
RcSolUed, That section one, of ar
ticle SIX, be amended so as TO read as
follows:
The Grand Encampment shall meet
annually on the second Tuesday OF
March, in the city of Topeka, at 9 a. m,
and continue in session until all the
business before the Grand Encamp-
ment is disposed of. Special sessions
may be convened on the call of the NJ.
w. Grand Patriarch, whenever he may
deem it equisite, by giving one months
notice ofthe same.
The following officers were elected
and installed: S. Ii. Kelsey, NJ. w. G.
P; Samuel Black, NJ. E. G. III. P; N.
Sonnet, r. w. G. S. W.; S. r. Burch.
r. w. gu. w. S. f, Burdett, G. S. !;
L. Mayo, G. r.. L. NJ. Ravens, G. r. to
G. l.. US. Samuel Orr was appointed
Inside Sentinel and c. G. Furley Out
side Sentinel.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

The Democratic papers of Kansas
are yet publishing the specials of the
Kansas City Times from Colorado.
There may be some consolation in
them, but it must be gauzy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
The Grand Lodge of. 0. 0. F. Of the State Of
Kansas in Session at Wichita

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows,
of the State of Kansas, in connection
with the Grand Encampment, opened
its annual session at this place on
Tuesday morning. The labors of this
body will probably be concluded to-
night or tomorrow. A very full rep
resentation of the subordinate lodges
and encampments of the State is pres
ent. The train bearing our honored
guests was met by District Deputy
NJ. w. Levy at Topeka OH Monday af-
ternoon.
The members of this great society
form body of fiue appearance, and
Wichita has been greatly honored by
its presence.
The ninth annual session was called
8, 1876, in Eagle Hall, NJ. w. G.. NJ, j.
NJ. Price in the chair. The Grand
Chaplain addressed the Throne of
Grace. On motion the reading of the
journal of last nessiou was dispensed
with.
The Grand Master then read his an
nual report, most able, comprehen-
sive and interesting document which
was referred TO committee of three
for distribution, together with the an
nual report of the other grand officers.
We learn the following facts from
the Grand Masters report: "New
lodges installed the past year, eleven;
ninety seven lodges were visited" by
him, travelling $500. or his visit to
Wichita he makes the following report:
On the 26th of April, the fifty-sev-
enth anniversary of our order. | had
the pleasure of visiting Wichita Lodge
No. SO. at Wichita, and participating
in their anniversary celebration, pub
| lie procession, and other festivities ap-
| propriate to the occasion. By invita-
ton delivered a public address on
Odd Fellowship, at Eagle Hall. In
the evening we feasted at one of the
finest suppers have ever seen in the
State, given by the brothers of Wichi-
ia, at the Occidental Hotel. Every
luxury and delicacy of the season were
provided in great abundance and il
excellent style. a splendid ball at
the Occidental. where we met the
beauty and elite of the city, concluded
the festivities of this interesting an.
nlversary.
He gave fiftv-eight official decisions.
John Martin, Grand Representative to
Grand Lodge, resigned and S. F. Bur-
dette appointed in his stead. He
closed his report in the following terse
language:
FINALLY, my brothers, when we
shall have accomplished our mission
on earth, when the great pendulum of
time shall have ceased its vibrations,
and when the fiat of the Supreme Ar
chi,ect of the Universe shall blot from
existence the little planet we inhabit,
when he shall gather in His omnipo-
tent grasp the splendid retiuue of
worlds that constitute creation, aud
shall call into judgment all the souls
that have peopled them, then will the
| immortal, and immaculate, and i'm
mutable principles of our order sur
vive the general wreck aud desolation
aud be consummated and perpetuated
in the glories of an immeasura bic
eteruity.''
On motion the sessions of the Grand
Lodge will be from nine to twelve a.
IN. aud from two to five p. m.
Committee on credentials reported
the following officers and representa-
tives of the Grand Lodge of Kansas
entitled TO seats:
OFFICERS.
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sEvENTn d. oF NoyFMBER- -
Publication Notica

STATE OF KANSAS
County of Sedgwiek, -
In the District Court of said county Of sedgwisk.
Annie NJ. Mcfarland, Plaintiff.
vs..
Charles \. Mcfarland, Defendant.
The above named defendant, Charles 4 Nc
Fariand, will tske notice that he has been sued by
the above named plaintiff, Annie NJ Mcfarland
in tie District Court of Sedgwick county, Kans
and unless he answers the petition of the said
p2iBtif against him fled in said action in the
Office Of the Clerk OF said Court, by the 3Ist day
of October, 1876, said petition will be taken as
true and Judgment will be rendered in said action
in favor of said piainti6 and against said fend-
ant granting the said plaintiff divorce from said
defendant.
W. Il. KIRKPATRICK,
2j-4t Attorney for PiairtiR,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12

When af ennui crawls into dentist
chair, it is qnite noticeable how much
of his ennui he can get rid of.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
LATER

TOPEKA, 4:l5
NJ NJ MURDOCH: The chairman of
the Democratic State Central Com
mittee of Ohio comedies the State TO the
Republicans by 10000. Stanley Mat
thews for Congress is defeated by few
votes. Both parties still claim Indiana
but the Republicans gain everywhere.
II
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Goraa0r
GEORGE I. ANTHONY,
OF LeavenwoIfh County.
For Lloafeaani Governor.
NJ. j. SALTER,
of Noosho County
FOR Secretary Of STATE
THOMAS II. CAyANAUvn,
OF Saline County.
For auditor.
4. !. BONEBRAkE,
OF Shawnee County
For Attorney General.
WILLARD DAVIS,
OF LabeiIe County
For Treasurer.
JOHN FRANCIS,
OF Allen County.
Fcr Superintendent Of Public Instruction.
ALLEN Il. LENNON,
OF Cowley County.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Prouosed Amendments

To Tie Coastitafion Of the State of Kansas cub
mitted bg the legislature at ats last session tar
the ratification or rejection Of tie electors Of
tie State at the neTt gen,ral election.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
OFFICERS

JOIN NJ. PRICE. NJ. W. G.. NJ
w. W. DENNIsoN. Il. w. Dept G. NJ.
j. JAY BUCK, K. W. &. w.
SAMUEL +. BURDDETT, r. W. G. Sec'y.
LEWIS MAYO, K. w. q. Treas.
W. H. PILKENToN. W. G. Marshal
S. Il. BURCH, W. G. Conductor.
A. W. Dow. Chaplain protein.
j. +. CONwELL, w. &. Guard.
ID. AINswoRTH, W. &. Herald.
W. IL. MORGAN, w. &. Messenger.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-10-12
Presidential Electors for Kansas

Al Large:
WALTER I. SIMONs, of Ne0sho County
J. u. JOHNSON, of jefferson County
District Electors;
]. THOMAS HUGHES, Marshall County
H. W. A JOHNSON, Anderson County.
III u. W. L. MUSE, Harvey County