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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Lawlessness in the Indian Territory.

A state of anarchy is now existing
in the Indian Territory in and around
Caddo, that portion of the country be.
ing overrun and controlled by law.
less set of ruflians who, being in the
ascendency. can dictate to suit them.
selves. On the 18th the town of Cad.
do was thrown into a state of feyerish
excitement by the advent of party OF
desperadoes, consisting of half-breed
Indians from the country, who were
soon afterwards joined by half dozen
men of the town Hearing that there
were some Deputy Marshals in town
who were after them, to arrest them,
they made raid upon freight train
which was standing at the depot, and
in which they supposed the detectives
to be concealed. In the melee which
took place between the train men and
the ruffians man named Donnelly, an
ex-Marshal. was shot four times-once
through the head and once through
the left iung-from the effects of
which he died. Previous to his death
he made statement duplicating two
or three prominent citizens of that
neighborhood, who will be arrested.
After this skirmish at the depot the
gang went through the town. firing
their revolvers and putting the town
in state of siege, and forcing them
to retire to their houses. They kept
this thing up for ten or twelve hours,
when they retired, and peace reigned
once more.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Bird Law.

The new bird law is ''That ii shall
be unlawful for any person or persons,
at any time. to catch, kill or trap, net
or ensnare or to pursue with such in
tent, any wild bird, except the wild
goose, duck, hawk, owl and snipe; and
any person or persons violating the
provisions of nhis act shall be fined in
any sum not more than fifteen dollars,
nor less than five dollars, for each and
every offense, to be recovered in any
court of competent jurisdiction. in the
proper county: Paorided. That it
shall not be unlawful to kill the prai-
RE chicken between the first day of
August and the first day of February,
and it shall not be unlawful to kill
quail from the first day of October to
the first day of January of each year /:
Aad provided further, Ii shall not be
necessary on the trial Of any action TO
prove the true name of the bird
caught, killed, trapped, Melted or en-
shared, it being sufficient to show
that wild bird other than those ex-
cepted in this act was caught, killed,
trapped, netted or ensnared by the
defendant or defendants"
Sportsmen, cut this out and paste it
on the stock of your shot gun.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
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Something for Spiritualists.

Stephen Jones, editor of the Rcli-
gious Philosophical Journal, 127
Fourth Avenue, Chicago, was shot
dead in his Office on the 18th inst, by
Dir. w. {. Pike, who Immediately gave
himself up. Jones lives with his fam
lily at ST. Charles, Illinois, is sixty-fivc
year old, and reputed as wealthy. II
appears that Pike aud his wife have
been roomins in Jones' building this
winter without paying rent, and it is
surmised this may have caused the
trouble.
Pike alleges as a reason for the kill
ing, that Jones seduced his wife, and
he produced a confession signed BIZ his
wife to that effect, Mrs. Pike confirms
her husbands story, but tho friends OF
the deceased declare he was incapable
of the alleged crime. All parties in
volved arc Spiritualists, and the affair
causes considerable excitement. Pike
was held this afternoon without bail
10 await Criminal Court.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Treasurer's Motto. of Sale of School Lands

TREAsURER'S OFFICE, :
Wichita, Kansas, February goth, ls1l.
Notice is hereby given that l will on Satur.,.
the 24th day of March a. ID. ls17, Mt my OF :,
offer for sale and sell to the highes. bidder ~
gal subdivisions, the following described Sc
land situated in Sedgwick county, State of J, -
sas, to-wiE
Northeast quarter sec. So, town 26. 3 west.
Ne 4 of ne ~. appraised at s. q per acfs
Nv y of ne l4...... SIS
Sc u of ne 4........ 3 90
Sw = ofne A--.... 5 90
Improvements valued at $50 90.
Bids for the above described land may be n
between the hours of 10 clock a. m. and 3 / y
on said day of sale.
L. N. wOoDCOCk.
A. County Treasure
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Stanley Matthews Senator from Ohio.

Contrary 10 the expectations of tht
many, but to the entire satisfaction O
the Republicans OF the country, Stan
ley Matthews has been chosen Senator
by the Ohio Legislature, to succeed
Sherman, who goes into Hayes Csbi
net The honor is one of poetic jus
tice. After his nomination over Judge
Taft, Rowland. Lawrence and Shella-
barger, be made a speech 10 the Re-
pUblican caucus, which was followed
by resolution endorsing Hayes pac-
ification policy, hailing it as an car
nest of returning peace, prosperity
and happiness to the Union.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
THE CABINET 10 CONSIDER THE CASES
OF THE DUAL GOVERNMENTS.
Our Financial Condition Abroad Subject Of
Congrstulation.

There are very well grounded init
nations that the Cabinet will, early
next week, enter upon a thorough dis
cussion and determination by the
Government in the matter of deciding
what course is necessary to take in re-
lation TO the State governments in
Louisiana and South Carolina.
There was a general conversation on
Friday regarding the civil service, but
no rules have been definitely adopted
1t is given out, however, that they will
embody denunciation of COMPRESSION.
al interference with the Executive ia
the appointment and removal of com.
petent officials to further the political
ends of any party; the qualification.
for an Office are to be good moral char.
acter and ability, and the requirement
that the Office holders shall discharge
their functions with an eye simply to
public good. The assessment of office
holders for political purposes is TO bs
prohibited.
The favorable condition OF. Americar
securities abroad has more than once
been subject TO congratulations. The
calls for the redemption of bonds arr
likely TO be continued, judging from
official letters 10 the Treasury from the
Syndicate in Europe.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Come and see US Butler county

Come and see us Butler county
EnapoTta Ners.
Wait a few weeks until our un-nar-
row gauge reaches us and we will
Wolnut Valley Times.
We think that the citizens of the
Walnut valley have too much good
sense to be humbugged by Emporia's
narrow gauge Wichita Eagle.
Sour grapes, Mr.. EAGLE. Now that
you are busted on United States Sem
ator, lost the Texas cattle trade, and
got scooped by Harvey county in your
bond steal, your head is sore. Take a
little catnip tea, and fly brush, and
go sit yourself beneath the shade of a
toad-stool and repent of your past
sins. As general bulldozer you are
not success Walnut Faliey Times
That's true, we are no bulldozer and
hope for success only where brains are
found. Come on with your catnip tea
aud fly brush, but if we don't make
somebody sick over that bond swindlt
yet-even if we have to throw away
two more years of our life in Kansas
Legislature-then we'll sell our toad
stool for cross trees to the bobtail.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
The Editorial Nesting.

Some weeks ago we suggested a
meeting of the editors and publishers
of the Arkansas Valley, to be held
some time this spring. Nest of the
papers of the valley have expressed
themselves favorable to such a meet
ing. We believe the proposed meet
ing should be held if for no other pur-
pose than to better make each others
acquaintance. The Wichita EAGLE
suggests the day next preceding the
day on which the State Association
meets would be convenient, and, we
might add, Newton would be also con-
venient as the place of holding the
proposed meeting. Let US have the
proposed meeting, and how would it
do to hold it on the time and at the
place above suggested? Great Bend
RcOister
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Mrs. Hayes at the Inauguration.

Her dark hair, guiltless of crimps
was brushed low over her forehead
and surmounted by a good-sized black
bonnet trimmed with white feather;
and lace, a few simple flowers behind
and knot of lace for face trirnmind
Her dress was plain, but elegant
black silk, with trimming of velvet
and valcncicnnes, faultless white kids,
camefs hair shawl and black lace veil.
The only bit Of jewelry upon her per-
son was a heavy gold scarf pin, confin-
throat.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
General Dix's Address to the Army Of the
Republic.

General John A. Dix has resigned
the craftsmanship of the Grand Army
of the Republic and issued an address
to the veteran soldiers and sailors OF
the United States, urging them 10
maintain the organization, congratu-
latimg them upon the election OF
Hayes and Wheeler, and calling upon
all members of the Grand Army to
give a hearty support to the policy OF
the civil service reform and concilia-
ton so forcibly expressed in the in
augural of President Hayes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Sale Of Horses and Ponies.

Under authority given by the honorable, IN,
Secretary OF the interior and Commissioner Of
Indian affairs, will sell ut public auction 10 the
highest bidder for cash at the agency corral a
Cheyenne and Ararahoe Agency, Indian terri
tory, on saturday, March 3ist, Isl, the follow
ing animals and property, viz:
Thirty head of horses and ponies, one sh to- '
one partial set OF dental instruments, and u g.
misce llaneous articles of small value.
Said animals and articles Of property ben-
same placed in my hands by Frank b. ki.b,fr
and Monroe Kepiinger, said to be the properik
Richard Wansmaker, who was murdered by
s'Dick'' Simpson near Cheyenne and Arapaiiv
agency on November 24th. Io76.
JNO MILES.
L. 8. Indian Agent.
Cheyenne Agency, l. r., Feb. d, 1877. 30
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Mayors Proclamation.

By virtue of authority in me vested by law and
pursuant to the statute in such case made and
provided, /, James G.. Hope, Mayor of the city
of Wichita. Sedgwick county, Kansas, do hereby
proclaim that city election VIII be held in said
city, at the usual voting places in the respective
wards Of said city of wichita, OH the Sd day oi
April 1877, for the purpose OF choosing city Off
GERS 10 wit: one Mayor, one Marshal; ono City
Attorney, one City Treasurer, one Police Judge,
two Justices ef the Peace, two Constables, one
the 2d ward one councilman for he Sd waru and
Der OF the school board for the lst ward, and one
member for the I'd ward, and one member for the
3D. ward, and two members for the 4sh ward %.
said city, and one treasurer of the school board
OF said city. All 81 said officers 10 serve the en-
suing'term; according TO law. Polls to be kept
open from o'clock "a. III. until O'Clock p. m.
on Tuesday, April 3D.. lS17.
The following named persons are hereby desig-
mated rs judges and clerks Of said election:
First Ward: Judges--J. H. Natrous, Yank
Owens, c. Bradley Clerks-C. NJ. Keller, ABB
ner Sleeper
Second Ward: Judges-Thos. Moore Sam'l
Bolts, l.. ". Clark. Clerks-Chas. Hunter, Ed.
Higgmbotham.
Third Ward; Judges--A. c. Lawyer VIM Ed
wards, ~ Fuller Clerks--Hudson George,
Chas. Lemckc.
Fourth Wird; Judges--Iaa c. Terrill, Joshua
Robinson, John Messher. Clerks--Fred Schatt-
ner, Cullum
Done at my Office in the city of Wichita, Kan
sas, this 18th day of March, a. d. lS77.
DIST JAMES. q. HOPE, Mayor.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Come and see ms Butler county.

Come and see us Butler county
Empoair News.
Wait a few weeks until our un-nar-
row gauge reaches US and we will
Wainut Valley Times.
We think that the citizens of the
Walnut valley have too much good
sense to be humbugged by Emporia's
narrow gauge Wichita Eagle.
Young man, don't squeal so soon.
We know the narrow gauge down the
Walnut valley gives you the .'beily-
ache" But you be q good boy, and
we will "humbug' you too Emporio
NeUS.
Oh fudge! jake, put yourself un-
blue glass.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Fred. Douglass Provided For.

The bar association of the District
of Columbia waited in body upon
the United States Senate to protest
against the confirmation OF Frederick
Douglass as Marshal of the District.
The position is worth about $4,000
per annum. He was opposed upon
the ground ofhis want of fitness for the
place. but he was confirmed, neverthe-
less. all the Republicans ana Six Dem
ocratic Senators voting for his con-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
An Extra Session Of Congress.

Ii is deemed necessary land no doubt
an extra session of Congress viii be
called by the President to convene
about The 18th of May, or the lst of
June. a majority Of the Cabinet is OF
the opinion that the Government can
not legally support the army after the
30lh of June in the absence of new APP
preparations.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

The Blade has been spoiled by puffs
from newspapers which profess to adj
mire its independence, when the fact
is it is no more independent than
other journals. There is an awful
sight of difference between paper
that is truly independent and one
which is simply blackguard.-Empo-
ria NcUS.
It requires more of independence of
character from all editor to refuse to
retail scandal through the columns of
his paper than to publish it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Sheriff 8 Sale.


District Court Of he Thirteenth Judicial District
Sedgwick county, Kansas.
H. Z. sluss,
Vs.
". 4. MeLaury and " F Hays
BY virtue Of an order OF sale issued ont II the
District Court Of the Thirteenth Judicial District,
sitting in and for Sedgwics county. Kansas
wherein II. &. >luss Is plaintiff aad " 4 Nc
Laury and D. r Hays are defendants, l viii on
Saturday, tie IotA Day Of March, A. D. ls77,
between the hours Of and 4 O'Clock p m. at
the court house door, being 40 The front Of the
building known IS Eagle BlGcs, on Douglas ave-
nue., in the city Of " ciifa. kansis offer for sale
al public auction, 10 the highest bidder for cash
in hand, all the right title and interest Of the de-
feaslants. ", a . McLaUry and VI. r. Hays, in
and 10 the following described real property,
situated in The county Of sedgwick. state Of Kaa-
sas, to wit: l. number eighty -four go on Main
street, in the city of Wichita, and appraised at
two hundred and fly dollars.
said real property is levied upon the prop
ertv Of defendants ". a. McLaEry and ~. +.
Hays, and viii be sold 20 satisfy said order OF
sale.
sheriG's o.ice, Wichitl Kansas, February : i.
ISL. II. Is DUNNING,
sheriff.
II. c. sLuss, plaintiffs Attorney As
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Grover to be Investigated.

The smart Governor Grover of Ore
gon, of Cronin fame, and SIS, Geo infamy
lately elected 10 The United States Sen
ate, is to be investigated and "a CON-
mittee with that old war morse, Nor
ton has been directed to proceed to
Oregon for that purpose. If Cronin
Grover is not straight, he will be UNI
ceremouiously dumped.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
More Chinsmsn Trouble.

Three or four Cinnamon, at Chico,
California, were brutally murdered
the other day, for no other reason than
that they were celcstials. Every day
since the excitement over the outrage
has grown more and more intense.
The authorities having offered re-
wards for the detection of the crimi-
mails and leading citizens having Sec
ended the efforts of the officers, a
large number of threatening letters
have been received through the post
office, warning all concerned that if
there is any attempt made discover
who killed the Cinnamon that the
officers and those ofiice-acting would
meet the same fate.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Mexico's Ruler.

a California paper is authority for
The statement that Lerdo has given up
all claim 10 the Mexican Presidency
and has written his friends that he
will never accept the Office without
the free and full consent of the Mexi-
can people. Iglesias, on the contrary,
has declared his intention to do all he
can TO advance his own claims to the
executive chair.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

Marsh Murdoch of the Wichita EA-
GLE is cup on his ear" Some individ-
ual mas been twanging upon one of
those sensitive chords in his beautiful
ly delicate nature. Hear his war
whoop:
''If we had half chance we would
give Clicking Bird" sufficient cause to
change his nom de plume to kicked
bird"
Marsh il 'sleetle" too short in the
beam to kick very high, and he is SO
nervous and jerky that long kick and
strong kick might dislocate his Sena-
torial thigh Otta,ca. Republican.
That is Sharpe, Amasa T., but not
so sharp as nasty. We would recon-
mend an application of blue glass.
We never dreamed of such ungentle-
manly language against our friend
Milt., much less wrote the like.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Publication Notice.

In the District Court of sedgwick County, Kan
sas.
I. o. HGrgis, Plaintiff,
VS.
Lydia Hargis, Defendant.
I.ydla Hargis is hereby notified that she has
been sued in the above named Court By the said
plaintiff. L. o. Hargis; that unless e answer
the pet don of the So d +. .. Hargis against her
iled in said action in the Office of the Cter of the
District Court % Sedgwick Corn,y, Kansas by
the 2d day of May, 1877, The said petition VIII be
taken true, aud judgment will be rendered
against her, the sad defendant, in favor of said
plaintiff, L. o. HarSis, from her the said LYDIA
Hargis, in accordance with The prayer of said Pc
tition. TO. uAEGIS,
So By SIuss, Stanley & Haiton. his Attorneys
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Publication Eotlca

In the district court of Sedgwick County, Kan
c. j. Kempton, Plaintiff,
James Ch'ttick, Defend't)
The above named James Chittock is hereby
notified that he has been sued in the above named
court by the said plaintiff, q. j kedipton and
mus; answer he pet ton of the said e. j. Kemp
ton against him led in said actio in the Office of
he clerk ofthe district court of Sedgwick county
Kansas, by the I'd bav of May, y. ID. ISL or the
said setition VIII be taken As true add Judgment
will be rendered az tInst him IL favor Of said
plailiiG, in accordance with the prayer of said
petition, as follows:
ance purporting to be made by e. j. kempten,
to the said james Chttick, dated the 81 day of
May, A u loI6, for the conveyances of lot No.
Avenue. IN the town of Wichita, Sedgwick Coun-
ty, Kansas, and declaring the said James Chit
tick of all right or interest in said real estate.
Z. }. kkMPT0N, Plaintiff.
By SLuss, STANLEY HATToN, his Alto neys.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Kansas.

For two years past Kansas wheat
has graded higher than any other
marketed in st. Louis Kansas broom
CORN is pronounced, by broom manu-
facturers everywhere, the best in TIL:
market, and it commands, in Chicago,
better prices than any other. Kansas
fruit has taken the premium in every
instance where it has been exhibited
in competition with the fruit of other
States. Three average seasonable
years out of five will make Kansas one
of the wealthiest States Of the Union.
And Kansas is receiving more immi-
grants to-day than any other two
States of the Union.-Atihison Cham
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

Peter 3. Sweeney, whose name was
associated with Boss Tweed in the
great ring swindle for the past five
years, has returned. He has not been
taken in custody because it was ar
ranged with the Attorney General
that if he would return and be present
at tue trial against him, all proceed
ings against him, civil and criminals
far as arresting him, should be suspen-
ded during the trial and for thirty days
afterward. The trial is set down for
the Sd of April. The claim against
Sweeney is that he is liable in the same
way that Tweed was rendered Liable
in the suit that was recently tried
against him, and in which there was a
verdict for the people of $4,000, 000.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

Col. Ingersoll took up President
Hayes policy of Cancellation, and
warmly commended it, He said the
Cabinet suited him. Mr.. Evarts was
the leader of the bar. Carl Schurz
was gentleman of great culture. He
mentioned each Cabinet officer by
name, aud finally said that ''as long as
Gen. Sherman holds the sword and
John Sherman the purse, this Nation
will never be whipped or robbed"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Old Pinehback.

That old "cursed be Canaan rooster
who deserted the Republican party of
Louisiana, during the late count, and
went over to the Nichols party, has
been formally read out of the Repub-
lican party of his State, and there is
great rejoicing among the colorad
brethren.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

AT the NJ. E. Conference, at Wichita
last week, Rev. q. W. Pyc, late of OF
tawa, who was made Presiding Elder
of the Wichita district. last July, re-
ported that during the past eight
months he has travelled $500 miles held
60 quarterly meetings and preached
l75 times. AT the breaking up OF the
conference, a resolution was passed
directing those present to disinfect
their garments, prevsovs TO returning
home on account of the exposure TO
the scarlet fever, raging in that untor-
tunate Ottawa Republican.
The first part of the above may all
be true, but that portion with refer
euce to disinfecting garments won't
wash. If any such resolution was
passed We did not hear it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
The Nov Unitsd States Senate.

The Senate of the Forty-fifth Con-
gress is composed of forty-one Repub
licans, thirty-four Democrats, and one
H. dependent, if David Davis may be
called all Independent. The Republi-
cans have majority of six if Davis
should act with tho Democrats, but it
is generally to be supposed that he is
in sympathy with the Republican par
ty. At any rate he voted for Hayes
and Wheeler at the election in Novem-
Der. Tho following is a list of the
Senator's.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Civil Servic. Reform.

The fight against President Hayes
civil service policy is furious. Hordes
of officc-seekcrs who have been spend
ing their time and money in Washing
ton since the Inauguration are cursine
the fates and the policy which threat
ems TO take party patronage out of the
hands of Congressman. Hayes has de-
clared that for the present, at least, he
will only make appointments where
commissions have expired. On Satur.
day, Henry King, of Topeka, was re
appointed postmaster, a. also Worder
of Lawrence and Downs of Wyan
dotte
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
Good Friends.

An exchange calls attention TO the
fact that Charles Sumner, Ben Wade
and Thad Stevens thought Lincoln
was too conservative, and yet they
were among the warmest friends of
the President. So men may differ
from President Hayes now on the
questions of policy, and ye: DO his
GOOD friends.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22

The Supreme Court of the United
States, recently made a decision that
the several States have the right to
regulate the rates of freight and pas
sengers on railroads. The Legislature
of any State, under this decision, can
pass laws regulating these tariffs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1877-03-22
st. Pstrick's Day.

ST. Patrick's day was celebrated IN
all the chief cities of the Union last
Saturday by parades. In New York
City it was slushy under foot in Rich
moud, Virginia, it was showing and
blowing. but in all the other cities the
day was pleasant and in some places
the parade was very fine.