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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

DURING the first six months of this
year, according to the Railocay Age, 30
railroads, representing a mileage of
$3.50 miles, have been sold under fore
closure, of which the Indebtedness
amounted to SIS, 100000, and the capt.
tai to S49,035,000. In the same
period, receivers were appointed
to l6 roads, representing 2,422 miles,
SS1, 000,000 of debt and SIS, 500, 600
capital Proceedings have been COM
menced on 2,217 more miles, represent
ing SS5, 100000 of Indebtedness and
SAC, 1000, 900 of capital. Thus the total
liquidation covers 1925 miles and S429,-
100000, against IL, 422 miles and $685.
100000 for the whole business of 1876.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

THE yearly review of trade issued by
the British Customs Commissioners
shows that the United States has re-
sumed the position of the chief source of
the cotton supply, much to the detriment
of India, which sent $685. 900 cwt. less in
1876 than in 1875.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26
" Fight 1t Out.

A story is told of daughter of a
prominent person now in the lecture
field, which is peculiarly interesting and
suggestive of unconscious wisdom. a
gentleman was invited to the lecturer
house to tea. Immediately on being
seated at the table, the little girl aston
ished the family circle and the guest by
the abrupt question:
"Where is your wife?'
Now the gentleman, having been re-
Gently separated from the partner of his
life, was taken so completely by sur
prise that he stammered forth the
truth:
81 don't know"
"Don't knowl" replied the entdrat
terrible. "Why don't you knOwP"
Finding that the child persisted in her
interrogatories, despite the mild reproof
of her parents, he concluded to make u
clean breast of the matter and have 1t
over at once. So he said with calm
ness which was the result of inward eX-
pletives:
"Wen, we don't live together; we
think, as we can't agree, we'd better
not"
He stified groan as the child began
again, and darted an exasperated look
at her parents. But the little torment
would not be quoted, until she ex-
claimed:
Cant agree! Then why don't you
fight it out, as pa and ma do?"
Vengeance is mine, " laughingly re-
torted the visitor, after spa" and Una
exchanged looks of holy horror, follow
ed by the inevitable roar.-Ne'o HGUe''
Register.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

The fertile valleys of Chlo-and Tum-
baco, in Ecuador, have been devastated
by terrible volcanic eruption, followed
by a flood which Tapped up what the
volcano left. The eruption occurred
on the morning of the Goth of June,
and the City of Latacunga was almost
swept out of existence, many lives be-
ing lost by the sudden inundation.s A
curious feature of the affair was the
transportation of ashes to point COO
miles from the volcano.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

IT has been decided that those men,
bers of the National Republican Com
mittee, who are office-holders under the
General Government must resign either
one position or the other, i'm compliance
with the recent order of the President
forbidding all Government officials
from having any connection with polit-
zeal organizations - .'a-- t---i a.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

A GENERAL suspension of operations
is anticipated in the anthracite regions
of Pennsylvania, the operating compa-
MES having, it is said, determined ON
closing all the mines very soon in order
to restrict the coal supply. Thousands
of miners will be thrown out of employ
ment, and the outlook is gloomy for the
preservation of peace and order in the
districts where the mining population
is preponderant.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

IT is reported from Galveston that
the cotton-worm has appeared in con-
siderable numbers at different points in
the valleys of the Brazos, Colorado,
Guadaloupe, Nueces. and Trinity Rivers,
causing great apprehension among the
nlanterS
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

AN order has been issued from the
War Department for the establishment
at Fort Leavenworth of an infantry
school of training and practice, which
will be the first school of the kind ever
established at any post in the United
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

GEN. BEAUREGARD has published a
letter, expressing his entire confidence,
from personal examination, in the ulti-
mate success of the jetty project.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

THE promoters of the Liberian emf
grafton scheme in South Carolina have
enrolled the names of over 10000 per
sons, men, women and children. The
first installment of emigrants will leave
the coming fall, proceeding direct to
Monrovia, 10-days' voyage, whence
they win 60 by inland water % miles to
where the country begins to rise. There
they will settle and work up the hills
into the country beyond the malarial
belt. 1t is asserted that men of promi-
nenee and wealth in England have be-
come interested, and that the associa-
ton have received encouraging letters
lIOlH SUcH sOuICeS. La" a..
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

4 a LEGACY of $4,000 from the estate
of the late Chief Justice Chase has been
received by the Treasurer of Dartmouth
College
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26


ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
for the assemblage of all the Governors
of States and Territories at Philadelphia,
August %. The grand reception will
take place in Independence Hall on the
10Th. There will be aa American dinner
at Philadelphia, the food being cooked
in distinctively American style, the table
set with American wares and cutlery
and the wines native. The Exhibition
and other lions of the Quaker City hay
ing been visited, the Governors will leave
on Saturday for Cape May. On Monday
they viii 60 to New York, where Gov.
Robinson and Mayor Ely will be the
hosts during the three days of their stay.
The grand dinner there will be served
in foreign style. Mayor Rice will ex-
tend the Inequalities of Boston and
Lowell, and the surviving Governors
win be invited to partake of a mixed
dinner, wherein will be combined all
that is excellent in the cookery of Amer
lea and Europe. The trip may be ex-
tended TO Washington, but this is not
yet decided upon.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

THE road-agents appear to be making
a regular business of overhauling the
Deadwood stages. On the night of the
18th the down stage was twice stopped
by these gentlemen near the Cheyenne
River, and the up stage also met the
same fate. There was no treasure
aboard of either, but the passengers
were forced to hand over their wallets
and watches.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

THE freight-train men on the Western
Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad
struck on the 18th, their grievance being
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

danas and tying up bundles in bananas,
and so years of my life has been lived
for nothing. The woman was right, you
areright.. and the next time III inquire
for lemons and find out that every body
elsecalls 'em- string-beans. Good-by,
Squire. '-Detroit Free Press.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

"a WASHINGTON correspondent pub
fishes rumor current there that GER
tain members of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, holding Federal APP
pointments, intend to disobey the Presi-
dent and decline to retire from either
of the two positions. 1t is their pur-
pose to carry the matter to the Senate,
with the expectation that this branch of
the Government will not suspend Fed
eral officers who are members of the
National Committee.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-07-26

THE mercantile failures for the last
quarter, according to the Dun & Barlow
statistics, amount to S45,000,0O0, and
for the six months to a trife under $780,
100000, against s1OS,415,OOo in the
same months of 1876. The compiler
thinks mercantile capital in this country
has shrunk % per cent. since the begin
ming of 1876.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-13

HAVING RECEIVED THE AGENCY
III for the sale of the celebrated stndebak.r
Wagons. am now receiving wagons from the
above msnufactory. especially adapted 10 this
state. ss they were made from models aud pat
terms sent to tho manufsctory by me. also
have nne lot Of
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-03-13

BOOKS, ATATION91Y. Picture YYsmee
bhect Music and Musical Instrumeuss.
bshiss' Dussiess Toys. Cstiay.
ousa Plsesoa ana Ammualslsn.
AoKxCY FOR Hsliet Davis Z O.. = Pianos,
Bechss nsue. 0saod Ptaaos, Geo, wo bas 3 o.. -
ParSor Ofuans. wheeler Vilsou's Dsvins ~.
ehinee, end uove's Bsutna Mschines.
We 6slives 70 any pess q town ~ Daily Ta.
nsonsl knsTspsiss. 0oid Hill NsvQ, Vlsxinis
and Hasassn xsvspspsss. Piesosials "a MAJ.
ossl1a Ana xepAyv Woeaa HuhgoiAuy
reessrns. casvaa. Lesf Was. Sowing Msckins
Seedles. and svssythins psssalnin6 y Ladies
0snAnsetal xsedls WWS.
=. p0g0. 0oo03O,
3inehsl'e yiss.pscof bl3et. usst 1eos ooCosspn
Thsasss. CaFBoa Clty. Nsvnlo.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Ask your grocer for the lard put up by
Harvey, Stewart s. Co. 1t is pure and sweet
and by calling at their packing house you can
see how it is made. Not SO with shipped
lard. you must run your chances on that.
3I-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
Railroad Meeting.


The citizens and taxpayers OF this city and
county are requested to meet at Eagle Hall on
next Thursday night the 18th inst, to take
some action towards securing proper repre-
sentation of the interests OF Wichita and
sedgwick county. at the Railroad Convention
which is 10 be held at Eureka, Kansas, on the
2Ith Of this month. This Convention will be
attended by delegates from Franklin, Green
wood, Butler, Cowley, Sumner aud other
counties, and the representatives of the St.
Louis, Lawrence 8 Western Railroad, the
Kansas City, Burlington & Santa Fe Railroad
and the Fort Scott & Humboldt Railroad. As
the result OF this Convention will be decisive
Of the extension of one or the other Of these
roads. 1t Is all important that this county
should be ably represented.
Signed by S. L. JoCELYN,
JAS. q. HOPE,
WM. GRIFFENsrEIN,
nj 6fty-t,yo othars
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Prot L. b. Kellogg. OF Emporia, writes to
his brother. DR.. II. ID. Kellogg, of this place,
that definite and positive arrangements are
being made with eastern capitalists for rail-
roaG from Emporia to Arkansas City and that
they are at work making out the proper pa
pers 10 close 8 contract for building and oper-
ating the road before the winter of 1873, or in
time to carry next years wheat crop. The
proposition will be first submitted to Lyon
county, then Butler or Greenwood, and then
to Cowiey. Ii is generally understood that it
is to be narrow gauge, and that its course
will be down the Walnut Valley. The eastern
capitalists are at Emporia, and Mr.. kellogg
saysit looks as though III eroad would be built.
They can't get here too soon to please u.s.
Arkaasas CITY Trageicr.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Our old and valued correspondent Geo. III.
Liizenberg-nom de plume Farmer Doolittle-
fayers us this week with another of his inim-
liable letters. His private ncte accompanying
the communication is richer than the one in
tended for the public, and but for breach o.
confidence we would publish it too. His per
pictures of high dignitaries are abusing, anc
not the less truthful because they portray the
ridiculous side.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

OF all the United States, Kansas ranks hrst
ia having the greatest number OF bachelors,
in Sedgwick county especially. Look in any
direction you may and will see slab hut
perched up In the centre of every other quar-
ter section, size 2x4. And on Sunday you
may look out OF doors any part OF the day, IN
any direction. and you Will see them going to
visit their neighbors bach, and to get clean
bite, as they call it, and if on the way should
meet one OF the fair sex, and she should hap
pen to take squint sideways at them, they
would run as if the Old Scratch was after
them-judge for yourself which way they will
run. Their grub, as they call it, consists
mainly Of weak coffee and Indian meal pan
cakes. Will give you their recipe for pan
cakes: Take little water and thicken it with
little wheat flour, let 1t stand until il be-
comes sour. Then take hall gallon Of water
and little salt, then STIR in Indian meal TO make
a batter. and then stir in your sour batter,
stir well together, and set il by and let it rise
about sixteen hours, then bake on hot grid
die. These are luscious. So they say. We
10 sympathize with these poor bache- be-
cause they have not got the cheek to ask the
girls TO marry them And of course you
know they are all model housekecpers. Did
you ever 90 inside Of a bachelors shan;y? If
you ever did am sure yeu noticed how nice
and clean every thing looked. The batter
pan, for instance don't believe they wash
that more than once in six months. They
generally lie in bed all day Sunday. l don't
know whether they do so for Pastime or to
ave fuel-pr obably the latter. Poor fellows,
when they get sick they have no one to watch
over their beds with anxious feelings and tear
ful eyes, OF course these brother bachelors
visit each other, and DO all in their power to
comfort one another, but they have no one TO
nix dainty dishes TO tempt the appetite. All
the bachelors can do fer their brothers is to
make some pancakes and put molasses on
them, and am sure that is very tempting to
the appetite OF an invalid. We will close by
saying we think they enjoy single blessedness.
Written by the GIELs OF AFRICA.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
For The Eagle
A Card.

| return my thanks and sincere gratitude to
Mr. Fisher and to the court and good citizens
OF Wichita for signing petition to send to
His EXcellency, Thomas A. Osborn, Governor
OF the State OF Kansas, Tor reprieve for a
sentence OF ten years in the States prison.
which l have to say has been the means OF;
saving my soul by being sent there, and now
by petition my HE has been saved, a. the
prison doctors will testify that could not
have lived long, and was not able to do any
November. So feel that my soul is saved
aud my lie too.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Miss Fl. Pierpoint has opened dress and
cloak making establishment in rooms over
Woodlands store, where she is prepared to
do all kinds Of dress and cloak making, on
short notice and in the.lastest styles, she also
is prepared to cut patterns for la dies max ing
cutting one Of her specialiiies. Will guaran-
tee satisfaction in evety particular. Having
had q thorough practical experience in the
art, she is confident of pleasing. The ladies'
are invited to call and see what she can do.
25f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The undersigned announces to the pn6nc
that he has purchased the well known 'Bald-
win Art Gallery on Douglas Avenue, and
hopes by strict attention to business to merit
liberal share Of the public patronage. First
class facilities for all kinds OF work. Give me
a call. T. II. STEVENS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The Hon. John Kelley. our State Senator,
is congratulated by the EAGLE on his being
chosen unanimously the President of the state
Agricultural Society. The State Board met
last Monday at the capitol building. at which
time the election for new officers took place.
Alfred Gray was reelected Secretary by ac-
clamaf;on
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
Go and see the elephant at Herrington's.
To the Public.

I would respectfully announce to the people
OF Wichita and vicinity, that have secured
rooms with Chas. W. Hill, druggist, and thai
am prepared to do any and all work in ;h'
watch and jewelry line. Long experience il
the business enables me to feel warranted il
asserting that can give satisfaction. Solicit
ing share of the patronage Of the pubir.
am, very respectfully, ALEX FUHMASS
Late of Warsaw. Illinois. s-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Music hath charms to sooth the savage.
Get Johnny drum at Herrington's. 35-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
EoxeIder Trees.

Fritz Snitzler, tired of doing nothing, wish
es 10 inform his friends that he will, in few
days, start I'D in the saloon business next door
to his old restaurant on Douglas Avenue. he
has received two barrels OF fine French BRAN
DIV from his father in Germany, and will make
it a point to keep constantly on hand the best
and purest of liquors. 4l-H
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

w. U. Cox, OF Wichita, Kansas, has the
agency for the Winfield City Mills, where that
straight xxx flour is manufactured by Z. A.
Bliss Il Co. Every sack Of this -four is war
ranted. Get your supplies at No. 1875 Doug.
avenue. Att.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The old Frontier Minstrel Troupe has been
resuseitated and organized under the maLage-
ment of Gene Sehattner. They propose 10
enliven the town with series of first-class
entertainments, the first one Of which will be
given in a short time. They will be success
full. no doubt--indeed. Mr.. Schattner's con-
nection with it renders success certain.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Mr.. McCuoch, who lives few miles above
town, and who was in the city last Saturday
evening. was thrown from a wild young horse
just as he was starting for home, and badly
stunned As soon as he mounted the animal
it started on a run, throwing Mr.. NJ. on to the
frozen ground near the bridge. For awhile it
was thought life was extinct
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The Qui Nive Club met at the Douglas Az
enue parlors Monday evening, and while the
hour was gliding pleasantly by in social cut
chat. the club band stepped in among them
greatly TO the surprise OF the club. The pro-
gramme was Immediately changed. parlors
abandoned ana dining-room brought ieto
reoUisiliOn.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Having secured the services OF machineist
of nine years experience in the different sew
ing machine adjusting rooms. am prepared
to adjust and repair all kinds OF machines and
warrant them. Bring along the worst one
and 1 will make it run as new.
j. +. HOLMES, Agent,
4O-tf Weeeer & Wilson Mfg. Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
The first annual Masonic reception banque

The first annual Masonic reception banquet
and ball will Occur on the 3lst inst. Invita-
tions viii be issued in due time. Tickets
will be on sale at Allen j. fuckers store. The
programme will be, reception and promenade
ing at Eagle Hall from O'Clock to 9, supper
at Douglas Avenue House from 10 IL. Inc
parlors OF the Douglas Avenue House VIII be
open during the entire evening for the ac-
commodaiion of guests. None will be admit
ted excepting those who are invited. After
supper those desiring TO dance eau have the
opportunity in the hall, where good music
and floor managers will be constantly at their
command.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The management of Adams Express Com
pany has changed the local agent for Wichita.
and we must express our thanks. 1t was
much needed. TO report the delnquencies
of employees weekly, becomes monotoneus al
ter time. MIR. J. c. McCadden is the name
of the new agent and he has the appearance
and hearing of a gentleman.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Mr.. Cullum, the Receiver of the First Ma
tional Esnk, informs US that the Comptroller
of the Currency has allowed a twenty per
cent. dividend to the creditors of the bank,
the certificates for which will arrive to-day
Fully eight or ten per cent. more might have
been declared, but the Comptroller thought
it best to keep oil the safe side.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Representative Hubbard, of Sumner county
introduced Two concurrent resolutions in the
Legislature last week: one asking Congress
to open the Indian Territory, and the other
for the right OF way for two railroads through
the Territory one in the direction of Austin
and the other down the Arkansas Valley. OF
cnurse both will start from Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
Notice to Ladies,

Mrs. l.. n. Henderson will sell all goods 10
her line for the next thirty days at cost. Stock
consists of all kinds of fall and winter hats and
bonnets. trimed and untrmmed, feathers, rib
bons and fiounces Of every description. Next
door to post office, Wichita, Kansas. 2S-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Rev. Samuel Stump, of Richardson county,
Nebraska, passed through Wichita last week.
looking at the country and visiting friends IN
Southern Kansas lie is quite favorably i'm
pressed with the country as well as surprised
to find so much OF a city in Wichita.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Hon. d. c. Haskell, Congressman elect
from the Second Congressional District, will
deliver his popular lecture, sod Shoes in
Wichita this. Wednesday, evening, for the
benefit of our public library association. No
one who appreciates fine intellectual treat
should miss the lecture,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
DIED.

On Thursday, January 18th, 1877, William
T., son Of Edward and Nancy M. Csncklin,
aged % years.
In this city, on Saturday January 14th, 1877,
Mann, infant son of s. G. and Sarah K. Butler
aged i've months
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The new county officers elect are all snusly
enscor sed in their new positions, and the
affair." Of the county are moving along as
though nothing mad happened.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Owing to the tact That the sexton failed to
hight and build fire in the room Tuesday night
the musical union failed to have their regular
rehearsal. We understand they met but did
not sing, We presume it will not occur
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

Trains are arriving on time and mails again
regular We ought to have an east and west
line and then our letters and news would not
be cold when they arrive.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

While the heaase was going after the re-
mains of VIVA. Conckin durin. the high wind
on Monday, It was blown over. The horses
became frightened and manageable, break
ing and defaciug the vehicle badly. The iu-
neral was postponed until Wednesday alter
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnershp
of NJ. j. Cleveland 4 CO., is this day dissolved by
mutual consent Mrs. l.. V. Cadien selling her
interest to Charles Fancher, of Rockford Illinois,
and hereafter the firm will be NJ j Cleveland 4
Fancher Those owing the .old firm will call at
the Office and pay. All past debts will be paid
by the old drm NJ j. CLEVELAND.
ga l.. v. CADIES.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-01-18

The editor has gone again. This time we
guess 10 ste the Senatorial rooster haiehed,
which Is expected to peek himself out, strut
around aud crow next Tuesday afternoon.
They are shanchaie eggs. all of them.