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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Income Tax Proposed.

Washington specials say that it is
more than probable that the sub-com-
mittee of the Ways and Means COM
mittee will report a proposition for an
income tax. The argument in favor
of an income tax is that the eastern
and sea-board middle States now pay
far less internal revenue than the
northern and southern middle States
that property and production are over
taxed in these latter, compared with
the former; and that al income tax
equalize the load. Western and South
ern members of the House are, it is
stated, very generally in favor of an
income tax, and the measure is espe-
cially strong among the Northern
members, who say that Government
bonds are almost all owned in the sea-
board States; that these are exempt
from taxation; and that an income tax
Is the only way to reach the bond
holders
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
For the EAGLE.
That Minnesota Bridge.


MARSHALL. December 20, 1877
Mr.. EDITOR AS the question of
locating bridge on the north Mime
scah is quite interesting to us,
thought it might be to some of the
readers of your good paper.
At the October meeting of the board
of county commissioners, the petitions
were presented AMI the board agreed
to bridge the stream, to go out and
locate aud make the appropriation at
the next meeting. The rumor is that
it is located on The section line be-
tween sections six and seven which, in
my Judgment is one of the worst
points in the county. There were
three petitions presented. The board
said they could not build but one
bridge, and they would build that
where it could be built the cheapest
aud accommodate the people the best.
Let US see how that Is: The point
above named is in the corner of the
county one-fourth of mile from the
west line and one mile from the north
line of the county, being three miles
north aud a mile and tbree-fourths
west Of the line leading into Wichita,
aud as large majority of the settlers
live south of that line it would cause
them to travel from eight to ten miles
extra each trip. Then the stream is
from 50 to 100 feet wider than at a
point between sections twenty-cight
and thirty.three; then it has bad
sand bank Oh the east side and bad
bottom to cross. 1t really does not
accommodate man west of the river
in this county. On the line between
sections twenty one and twenty-eight
is a much better point. but is very
wide aud not having good bank OH
the west side. The point spoken Of
between twenty ight and thirty-three
is one mile south of the line leading to
Wichita. The river runs from north
west 10 a southeast direction. Those
living down the river would neccssa-
rily have to go west to cross, while
those living up stream could come
angling down the river to the bridge
and lose no distance, except the one
mile south and back.
Taking these things into considera-
ton we think this the best point on
the river to accommodate the people
living in the county. If we are to
build bridges to accommodate people
living in other counties, let us build
them where they will accommodate
the counties that give US their trade.
We cannot expect much trade from
Reno county, most of them will pat
ronize their own county. If we were
to consider the interest of Klngman,
Barber and all those counties west of
this point, we would never build a
bridge north of the Medicine Lodge
trail. Now is it not better for our
county to bridge the stream where it
will help to hold the large trade we
are getting from the west and south
west, or is it best to put bridge in
the northwest corner of the county
for people TO cross on to go to Hutch
inson to do their trading? Ileaye the
question with you. Respectfully,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27


The Russian agent OF the Baldwin
Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, has
sent an order by cable, for forty large
freight engines, to be completed il
February and March. A letter recent
ly received from the same party says
the Russian Government has absorbed
nearly all the railway plant for war
purposes, and it is being rapidly used
up and destroyed. Meanwhile the
largest crop Of wheat ever raised in
Southern Russia and Bulgaria, is rot
ting in the bins for the need of trans
portation. The wheat, which usually
finds an outlet from Black Sea ports,
will have TO be transported by rail TO
Baltic ports, and about 800 new en-
gines will be required at once. A
large proportion of these will, howev-
er, be built in Europe. This accounts
for the fact of grain dealers here hav-
ing so little competition from South
eru Russia.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Another Bonanza.

For seueral years the Government
has considered the feasibility of OBJ
tanning the money and other property
in Europe, belonging to the Southern
COnfederacy at the time Of its down
fall. Several agents were sent to Eu-
rope to investigate and report as to
the amount of such property still
standing in the namo of the Confeder-
acy, but nothing definite was ever ae-
complishcd. During the closing
months of President Grants admins
tration, the question of obtaining this
property was seriously discussed in
the cabinet, and the matter took def
mite form in report submitted to the
cabinet by the then Secretary of the
Treasury. Ii was estimated that the
value of this property would reach
from ten to fifteen millions Of dollars,
and it was believed that the United
States Government could recover the
same. On account of the approach
ing change in the administration, the
matter was allowed to remain III
statu quo. The present administra
ton have considered what is best to
be done, and it is understood that
contracts will be entered into with
certain lawy ers TO collect the money
in banks, and the property belonging
to the Confederacy. 1t is understood
that under the terms OF the proposed
contracts, the lawyers will be allowed
fifty per cent. of the amount obtained.
-CoHlHontr edtfh.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
President Hayes Reception N New York.

NEW YORK, December 2i.-Tho
Union League Club looked its bright
est tonight, and its splendid parlors
were probably seldom thronged with
so distinguished an assemblage of la
dies and gentlemen as gathered there
IN honor Of the reception TO President
Hayes. The rooms were deliberately
decorated for the occasion. The the
alter Of the club, which communicated
by the folding doors with the art gal
lery. was tastefully draped, and rare
flowers and shrubbery filled the place
with perfumes, and lent attractions to
the scene. The doors leading from
the theater to the art gallery, and
from the latter TO the main reception
room, facing on Madison avenue, were
thrown open, and the whole continu-
Gus space was where the reception
proper took place. The saloon was
decorated with flags Of all the States,
and the picture OF President Hayes
was surrounded with United States
flags.
At Z o'clock carriages began to ar
rive by way OF Madison avenue, and
after depositing the occupants, left by
Fourth avenue aud Twenty-sixth
| street to prevent confusion. From z
| O'Clock until 9 the stream of carriages
was unbroken. The Presidential par
~ arrived at $50 p. m, aud consisted
Of President and Mrs Hayes, Bur-
chard Hayes, Webb c. Hayes, MISS
Platte, Attorney General Devens, ex-
Assistant Secretary r. G. Mccormick
and Mrs. Mccormick, all dressed in
full evening costume, and were re-
ceiyed at the entrance by the recep-
ton committee. The distinguished
party were at once escorted to the re-
ception parlors. Hon. John Jay, pres
ident of the club, cordially greeted the
President and his party, aud gave
them hearty welcome to the Union
League Club.
The reception all together was of
an informal character, and no adj
dresses were made. Secretary Eyarts
and wife arrived shortly after the
Presidential party, whom they joined
in the saloons. By this time the
rooms were uncomiortably crowded
aud pronenading was difficult.
Among the very many prominent per-
sons present were NJ. X. Jessup and
lady, Chief Justice Davis, Royal
Phelps aud lady, George Opdyke, Jack
son 5. Schultz and Lady Russell Sage,
Samuel D. Babcock, A. j. Drexel, Jes-
Sc Seliegman. Henry S. Stebbins and
lady, II. X. Thurber, a. ID. Barbour,
E. S. ,Jafiey and lady, General Sharpe,
A. j. Tiitenhaefer, j. L. Johnson and
lady and host Of others too numcr-
tous to mention.
After an hours pleasant CONVERSE
ton aud promenading, during which
the many splendid pointings and
works of art which adorn the walls of
the club were admired, an adjourn
ment was taken 10 the banquet rooms
on the floor below, where an elegant
collation. was partaken of. The Pres
ident and party left shortly betor H.
80, and were driven to the hotel. 1t
was long past midnight before the
last Of the many guests had left the
saloons. The reception was general
ly considered one of the most agree
acle and successful ever given BY the
club.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Another Horrer.

Another horror, which, in its terri
bic details will probably fall but little
behind the Brooklyn theater, took
place in New York last Thursday. A
boiler exploded in candy factory, in
which between two hundred and
three-hundred boys and girls were at
work, the whole front of the five story
building was blown out, the other
walls fell in, and the wreck immedi-
ately took fire. Language is made
quate TO describe the horrors of the
scene that must have eIsued, and the
exact number of those who persisted
in the ruins will probably never be
known.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
a Slivar Nnta.

A copy of the following document
has been furnished by the Depart
mcnt of State on the application o.
the director Of the mint:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
May l, 1S06.
Robert Patterson, Esq, Director o.
the Mint.
SIR In consequence of represen'
tation from the director of the Bank
of the United States that considerable
purchases have been made Of dollars
coined at the mint for the purpose OF
exporting them, and as it is probable
further purchases and expectations
will be made, the President directs
that all silver to be coined at the mint
shall be Of small denominations, sc
that the value of the largest pieces
shall not exceed half dollar.
am, ETC., (Signed)
JAMES MADISON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
A Friendly Suit.

The Attorney General says Chat the
suit of quo acdrTdafo against the re-
Gently elected Lieutenant Governor is
friendly one, 20 determine the valid
ity of his election, as the Lieutenant
Governor is by law one Of the Board
of Railroad Assessors, and it is thought
desirable TO have no doubt left as to
the legality Of their action in making
the railroad assessment.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Flora Temple Dead.

The famous mare, Flora Temple,
known for many years as the "Queen
of the Turf" died at the farm of A.
Welch, at Chestnut Hill, near Phila-
delphia, last Saturday at z O'Clock,
aged over thirty-two years. The last
time Flora Temple appeared in public
was when General Grant received the
trotters at Dubois track Harlem Lane,
New York. For the last six years
Flora has been gradually wasting
sway.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27

will accommodate Barbour county,
but the freighters say that befor c
they will pull through the terrible
sand on the Chicaska on that road
they viii go 10 Hutchinson, which is
nearer and a better road.
Now, MI. Editor, if yon will pub
fish the above facts that the people
may know what is going on in this
part of the county | will be much
obliged, and hopo the commissioners
will all come out and locate the bridge
for the best interests of the county.
Yours respectfully,
Ira 1. LAMPuEAR.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
On the Rampage.

Hamburg Batter is working up a
South Carolina campaign against the
President. lie asserts that President
Hayes, personally and through his
friends, endeavored to seat Corbin as
Senator, and that those friends cow
afdly attacked him when he was I'M
armed and unable to defend himself.
He wants the South Carolinaians to
remember all this and act accordingly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Abolished Secretly,

The Chicago Iribnnc says that the
silver dollar was abolished so secretl J
that Gen. Grant, though he signed the
bill, did not know il for eight months
afterward, when he wrote to friend
expressing his regret that the coinage
Of the silver dollar was not progress.
ing 10 his satisfaction. 1t is also said
that two years and half after the
passage of the act Gen. Hayes did not
know it, since in all his speeches dur
ing his campaign against Alien in 1875
he advocated the payment of all our
debts in ''gold and silver"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Financial.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The treas
ury now holds 1916, 277, $50 to secure
national bank circulation, and $13,.
9SS,000 to secure public deposits
United States bonds deposited TO Sc
cure bank circulation for the week
ending to-day, 1892, 900; amount with.
drawn, $11S,000; national bank circu.
lation outstanding, currency notes,
1920, 522.75; gold notes, 81, 1852, 120; ma
tional bank notes received for re.
demption for the week ending to-day,
compared with the corresponding
week last year-lS76, 3,454, 600; 1877
S4.079, coo; receipts to-day, S664,000.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Boutwsll's Opinion.

Ex-Sccreiary Boutwell, has been
looking the ground over at Washing
ton, aud he prophesies that the silver
bill will pass even if vetoed by the
President, and viii contain a clause
providing for unlimited legal tender
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27

Ex-Congressman Martin f. Conway,
who shot ex-senator Pomeroy few
years since, and who has since been an
inmate Of the lunatic asylum, was in
dicted at the time, and the case was
noUe proS'd the other day.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27

Senator ingalls, left Washington oil
Sunday evening, and arrived here yes
terday morning. from Chicago, by the
Burlington route. He will remain un-
til December 30th, when he intends to
take Mrs. ingalls, 10 the Hot Springs
of Arkansas. and leave her there for
treatment during the winter. He
will return TO Washington at the
close of the recess Champion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Nizeteen Tons Of Silver.

Nineteen 10 ms OF pure silver were
recently transfer ed from the assay
Office in New York, 10 the mint in
Philadelphia for coinage into subsidi-
ary coins
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27

Notice is hereby given that a petition viii be
presented 10 the Board OF county COMM ssi9uers
meeting in April, 1875 praying for an appferri-
etion OF one hundred and twenty five dollars q
assist in rebuilding the bridge across spring
creek. on county road one and ono -haif mites
south Of III faso, in Rockford township, the cost
OF the bridge being estimated at $3.50.
H. r. Trickcy H. g. Tucker,
j b. Chamberlain j II. Bradford,
principal petitioners and tweRty-three others.
December 10, ISL. 5i-5t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
A Strike.

In consequence of proposed reduc-
tioa of wages after the holidays, 1000
iron workers at Sheffield have struck.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Sale,

Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th day oil
January 1873, at the late residence of Rudolph
Thoman in Salem township. the following prop
erty will be disposed of 1T public SALE
One hundre bushels of oats 200 bushels OF
corn, ~ bushels of rye, eight acres of grow ine
wheat, pigs, sows and pigs, one wagon and 4
large number of flrming implements. credit
OF nine months VIII be given on all sums ovei
five dol lars. j. NJ. MARS,
Administrator Of the estate OF Rudolph Thomar
deceased 39-2
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
NOTICE.


Wichitf, hans Dec. 5, lsss-
Complaint having been entered At tais Office by
Edwin Combs against james Roberts, TOR aban-
dOning his deciarat0ay statement, No. IL, so,
dated April q, iS76, upon the lots AMI A and
east half of southwest quarter section ~, town
26. south OF range west. ia Reno county, Rlu-
sss with a view 10 the cancellation OF said IL
ing the said parties are hereby Summoned 20 ap-
near az this Office on The Jh dry Of january i79S,
at . o clock .. m 70 respond and furnish testi-
nopy concerning said alleged abandonment.
Notice is hereby given by plaintiff that he
brings til il suit for the purpose Of clearing the
records that he may enter said tract.
sit II l.. TAYLOR, Register
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Tilden.

NEW YORK, December 22.-The in.
come tax case of Samuel j. Tilden has
been set down peremptorily for trial
January 18th. His counsel asks this
further DostDouement.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
The kansas Publishing House.

Kansas Institution. The only Kansas House
to secure q centennial award for quality OF work
Kansas work by Kansas mechanics, at this ham
sas establishment, pronounced ''iaultle5s. -
Felter's series of school Records, made 10 com,
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kansas publisher 1he best School Officers
RecortIs I'M the market. Feiter's Elements OF
Bookkeeping. The frst Kansas textbook "
Kansas aufhOr and . Kansas publisher Being
rnnidIy adopted by the schools. The ANIMAL Of
K,insas. a marvellous history Of Kansas. WI ten
and prinied in Kansas. The EiaeGiionel Cais.sisg,
a beautifuI monthly Publication tor the OGcers,
Teachers and Patrons OF Kansas schools, i9r
twenty-five cents per annum. The best Railroad,
COUNTY Bank and Mercantile Blank BOOK uprk
10 be had anywhere, all done by Kansas meelian-
les Our ambition IS to build establishment
for Kansas equal to the best in America
address, GEO. w MARTIN,
3s-em Topeka, Kansas,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27

1t is stated that Senator Jones, of
Nevada, has had six silver dollars OF
the weight OF 4l2 1-2 grains struck of
at the Philadelphia mint, and has sent
two of them to President Hayes The
significance of the transaction does not
clearly appear, nor is the disposition
of the other four made public. Pos
sibly he means to divide them between
the Senate and the !Iouse-two apiece.
~. Y. Tribune.
lie gave two of them to Senator In
gals, as the author of the first silver
bill introduced in the Senate last ses-
sion. The other two he kept himself
-Atehison ChamDion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27

The Ohio Legislature will meet Jan
nary 9TH, and balloting for a United
States Senator will commence jan
nary 18th.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
PROPOSALS Wanted .
Notice.

The undersigned petitioners will ask the Hon
orabe Board of County Commissioners of Sedg-
wick county for IN appropriation OF three hun
bred dollars to assist the township Of Delans in
building two culverts and grading across the
Slough, on section line between sections - and
10, in township number y, south of range
west. The estimated cost five hundred dollars.
John Catnerwood, I. V. Uankinson,
Thomas Mccormick, a. II. johnson,
William Esteil, Benjamin Wolf
L. V Lightwalter. j. Pa keTson,
John German 49,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
MsScElLANE Gus.
Teachers fxamirafinn

There viii be an exami nation of teachers FOR
Sedgwick County al The Scho IL house H. yyirbitt
on me frst saturday Of March, MAY, July, sep
TENDER and November, 1s77, commencing at
o CLOCK a. m NJ ii. BRUCE,
45-iy County Superintendent
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Caution

All persons are hereby notified not - negotiate
note given by me to 1.-The Hollow Tube, Copper
Lightning Rod Co. ;" for S9S 90, the same having
been obtained from me through misrepresenta-
ton. win not pay it.
39-s JOHN REYNOLDS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
A Bloody Tragedy.

CoUNCIL BLUFFS, December PA
bloody tragedy was enacted in Wash
ington township, this county, Thurs.
day evening. One Wm. Martin was
accused of circulating stories deroga-
tory to the reputation of young lady
named Briggs. With view of de-
handing an explanation, Frank and
Caleb Briggs, brothers of the young
lady, started with tive other men to
call on Martin, but met Martin on the
way, when Martin, before q word was
spoken, struck Frank Briggs on the
neck with knife, seyering the jugler
vein and killing him instantly. Mar
tin then attacked Caleb Briggs, and in
jured him severely before others could
interfere. Martin is still at large. All
the parties to the affair were young
men.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
NOTICE.

To the Honorable, the Board of County Commits
siOners of SeGswick County:
Notice is hereby given that an additional appro
priation Of One Hundred Dollars will be asked
oftle Honorable Board of County COmmission-
ers of sedgwick County, Kansas, at the January
meeting ofsaid Board Tor the purpose Of grazing
and bridging The big slough ON The road leading
west from the residence Of RE. Lawrence, To-
tai estimates cost (s60J) six hundred dollars.
+. Nc DOnnaid,
J. w keith,
and others
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
GEO. Y. SMITH

Makes his Boot and Shoe department u special
ty. Our own HandMade Kip Boots have gained
Il wide reputation for endurance, pliability, ease
and comfort. We never fail to sell to the who
have once tried them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

NE" ADVERTISER De
GEO. Y. SMITH,
Dealer in
DRYGOODS,
BOOTS & SHOES.
WICHITA, :
Humboldt and Parsons, Kas.
The three leading Dry Doods Houses in South
Kansas.
GEO. Y. SMITH
Buys for cash and sells for cash. He keeps n
buyer in New York all the time, picking up
benefit
lie sells good goods lower thai ,l.lewest.
.GEO. Y. SMITH
Makes his Boot and Shoe department n special
ty. Our own Handmade Kip Boots have gained
4 wide reputation for endurance, plability, ease
and comfort We never fail to sell to the who
have once tried them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-12-27
Or. A. G. OLINSEEsss.aN,s . lsa.g s5s1. 3
SherifkS ala.

QOE00A YEAR. Agents wanted hu. acss
pZOOO Legitimate. Particulars free Al
dress, j. WORTH 4 CO., st. Louis, No. 2i-5s
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-03-23

Estate of james Garland, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed ex.
ecutors of the estate Of James Garland. late OF
the county Of Alexander and state of Illinois.
deceased, hereby give notice that they will APP
pear before the county court OF SAID county, at
the court house In Cairo at the April term, on
the third Monday in April next. at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend for The pur-
pose of having the same adjusted All per
sons indebted TO said estate are requested to
imme iiate payment 10 the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of Feb. lsI7,
ALFRED CoNrSGs i +. NJ SroCKTktITH.
II .. Executors.