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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
0. f. McnIM.

Rev. John Kirby took his text somewhere
IN the book OF Genesis last Sabbath morning,
we do not remember now If we knew then.
Whether it was the SOFT breathings of awak-
eniug spring, the quiet glory OF the sunlight
that fell gnting through the half open shut
terra, or yet the spell of the flowers placed at
his side, or all of these happy influences COM
blned, we know not, but the discourse that
welled up IRON the heart and fell from the
lips of the speaker stirred 10 the profoundest
depths the natures of the waiting audience.
That it came OF an inspiration, reflected from
the earnest faces before him, we would rather
incline. The prepared mental feast, the text,
and in truth the very Bible itself, was lost
sight OF, and the speaker, resting beneath
heavenly benediction. seemingly begotten OF
the fruits Of his past months labor, and ilied
with sense OF the grieis and woes of hu-
manity, poured out from his overull cup
libstion OF genuine sympathy that found
response in hundred earnest eyes that glis-
tened in tears. Every cloud that trails its
threatening length across life's horizon he
not only gave silver lining, but spanned it
with bow Of beauty and promise, and into
each aching breast instilled dews that won
back the trusting faith of ''alps well ~ and
plumed anew the spirits 1uttering pInions.
He apoloyiZed at the end for forgetting his
text and prepared discourse, but there was
not listener present. saint or sinner, that
was not glad that he had. Grand mental ef-
forts, embodied in fine language and embel-
lished with bold and striking imagery. such
as Mr.. Kirby is wont to offer, will command
the affirmative answer aud applause always,
wherever mind reigns; but to reach directly
the heart of man and TO persuaded to open,
/ as unieds the flowers petals In the mornings
dews an 4 light, and to send out Its incense OF
sympatbies and iifs, is transcendsntly y finer
! -nobler work. This he did.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

In another column We publish the inter-
view of an Inter Ocean reporter with W. c..
woodman, ofthis city, touching his National
financial scheme. 1t viii be observed that
the man detailed for the work by that great
journal was = financial expert and that every
question put went right Tor the pith OF the
matter in hand. 1t will be noticed also til at
there was no uncertainties or generalization
in the replies OF Mr.. Woodman. We have
thought at times that it might be barely pos
sible that eur people failed to fully appreciate
the wisdom and comprchensiveness of the
plan of our fellow townsman. You know ga
prophet is not without honor save in his
own country We don't me an all of our
business men, for many OF them who gave
the matter attention not only appeared to be
taken with the scheme, but indorsed it. and
also asked Mr.. Woodman to take the proper
steps to lay it before the law-making powers
of the country. From the Jacksonville (Ill')
daily ,IolradI, published at Mr. Woodman's
old home we see that he addressed large
audience in that city on Wednesday evening,
March 9Th. A column report ofihe meeting
is given, and hearty vote of thanks, incud-
ing resolution touching the views present
ed adopted.
Z. s. A dispatch received yesterday MORN
ing, from Harrisburg, informed us that Mr..
Woodman was to deliver his lecture last
night at that capital 10 the solons OF the great
Keystone State. 1t looks very much as
though he was bound Washing forward. but
anafhsr week will taIl
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
Sunday School Convention

A Sunday School Convention will be held
at FL Paso, Kansas, Sunday p. m. and even
ing, of March "a, 1873, TO which ali the neigh :
boring Sabbath schools are most cordially in
vited. Convention to meet in the school
house at Ell paso promptly at O'Clock 2. N.
Devotional exercises from to q O'Clock:
lecture and talk by Dr.. Humble, agent for the
American Sunday School Union. q to 3; gen.
eral discussion, to 4; Why should the Sab
bath School be supported and sustained
What are the duties Of the community to the
Sabbath Seoo? What are the difficulties in
the way of the Sabbath School and how are
they 10 be overcame to question drawer
and short discussions. Evening exercises
open at O'Clock. consisting OF music, lee
lures and blackboard diagrams, at (which
time we expect Mr.. Stanley aud others from
Wichita to participate. Come one, come all,
TO our Sunday School convention.
IL. C. TUCKER, Supt. Ell Paso S. S.
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For the Eagle.
Kechi. Payne and Wichita Mutual Prstsstisn
Qno,stv

At . meeting held in Kechi, Highland
school house, March 4th, A. T. TorvriA was
chosen chairman and W. B. Williams sscrs-
tary Remarks were listened to from Msssrs.
Williams, flaming, Brown, Tovria, Rocksy
and others, stating the object Of the meeting
was to organize for the purpose Of assisting
the officers OF the law in capturing and pros
ecuting In the courts ofjustice horse thieves,
and all other thieves and all violaters Of law
and order within the jurisdiction Of this or
ganization. MeSsrs. w. B. Williams and J.
X. Brown were appointed to draft . eonsti-
tuition and bylaws. J. X. Brown was elect
ed Captain. Jacob Hockey, C. q. Tanning,
D. L. Hunter aud A. Whtscotton Lieutsn-
ants. A. T. Torvria president. w. B. Will
liams secretary, and J. K. Brown treasurer.
The townships were well represented by the
best citizens OF the county, and mean bust
ness. Our next meeting will number one
hundred and fifty men and will act in concert
with all other societies in this and other
counties. W. 3. WILLIAMS, Sec.
March 4, 1873.
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Is Your Life Worth Saving {?

Consumption has Its origin in colds and
neglected coughs, that at first are hardly no
ticed. We hear them am ong our friends
every day. How oit:u they lead to the grave,
when simple remedy taken in time would
prevent suffering, broken health and save
life. Browns Cough Balsam is the most re-
liable lung healing remedy OF the age. 1t
promotes expectoration, and allays irritation
of the throat and bronchial tubes causing the
lungs 10 throw OF all unhealthy secretiona
and removes the tendency to cough. Price
fifty cents per bottle.
Public speakers and singers and all per-
sons subject to hoarseness and threat afec-
tons, find immediate and permanent relief
by using Browns Tar Troehes. Twenty-Five
cents per box.
All Of Browns Popular Western Remedies
tor sale by all druggists in Wichita and FL
Paso. 4l-ti
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Reynolds, the temperance reviyalist, writes
that be viii be IN Wichita by Friday nights
train aud that he viii be ready to open up
Saturday night most vigorous campaign. He
wants certain committees appointed, one OF
them consisting OF SIX ladies-but what that
committee is for we won't state-a big hall
engaged, and all ministers, members OF the
churches and the blue ribbon fraternity TO &c l
on the whole srmor and be all ready for the
assault which is to bring down the strongholds
and lay low the mighty. 1t will be worse
than grasshopper famine for the ssloon men
who will be compelled not only to hedge on
rents, but waier-up their drinkables in = way
that would make milkman blush No re-
served seats. Music by all the choirs in the
city combined. Many are already feeling a
kind OF .goneness. lonesome like, in contcm-
plation OF thinned ranks, OF their depleted
slfebolrds and their decantur at home filed
only with sorghum vinegar. The time is
shcrt for those who would indulge in one last
grand old spree, is an earnest warning too Sc
rious TO lie laughed at. il We may believe the
reports which daily reach us IRON many Kan
sas towns.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

The Manhattan {Rdustridlia, edited by
john A. Anderson, President of the Agricul-
tural College, and issued from that institu-
ton, has been offered as a prize 10 that scho-
ar in each OF the public scho OILS of the State
who shall write the best local item for their
home newspaper. Professor McKim, in pur-
suance OF said offer, furnished the Wichita
schools with a subject this week and invited
the competition, the compositions to be SUBJ
mitted 10 the editor of the EAGLE and pub
lished in this paper. The subject was Com
petetiye School Examinations under which
head the scholars were invited to give an ac-
count OF the examination then being held.
-Four of these reports wers furnished Us yes
terday, but TOO late for examination and pub
LEGATION this week
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Many Ladies

Suffering from Nervousness, Painful Peri
DDS and Debility, will find there is no way in
which their healt may be so effectualiy re-
gained; relief from pain obtained, and func-
,onal regularity obtained. as in the use OF
exhausted by the care Of her little one, fluids
her strength and nerves restored by its use,
while the mothers comfort thus secured, is
impaired through the milk TO her babe, max
ing the little one happy, cheerful, free from
pain, and disposed to refreshing sleep. Buy
a SI.00 bottle from your druggist, George G..
Matthews u Co., or a sample bottle at fifteen
cents, and test its merits. Al
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
Gut This Out

and send it to your friends in the east advis-
ing them, when they visit Colorado. New
Mexico, Arizona, or the San Juan mines. 10
take the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fc Rail
road, the new southern route through Kan
sas, via the Arkansas Valley. to Pueblo max
ing direct connection With the Denver Il Rio
Grande Railway for Colorado Springs, Den
yer, and all points in Northern Colorado,
Canon City, Garland. Del Norte, Lake City,
Ell Moro, Las Vegas and Santa Fe. Trains
leave Kansas City every day in the year, with
Pullman Sleeping Cars. and passenger trains
equipped with all the modern imprsYeme nts.
For maps, circulars and detailed information
Ask them to send to
TT. ANDERSON,
General Passenger Agent, Topeka, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

J. J. Merrick. one of the original proprie-
tors of Harper Center, was in the city Friday
and Saturday. He proved'up on his claim
which was the frat piece OF land secured from
government in that new county. Many land
buyers are going into Harper, bnt as no titles
have been received yet buyers find them
selves reduced to the proposition either to
become settlers or buy out somebody's claim
and settle anyhow Harper IS good county
Congressman Ryan writes us that the direct
mail route from Wichita TO Harper hereto
tore spoken OF will become law at an early
dr.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

David Razure, who formerly kept the hotel
of that name at Newton, and a Mr.. Arnold OF
the same place, had shooting affray last week
at ST. Joe, over Rasure's wife. The wife had
gone off with Arnold to St. Joe and was fol-
lowed by Rasure The husband is expected
to die, but the man who captured the affec-
tions first and the honor afterwards of the
wife is all right, the bail striking bis pocket
book instead OF his vltals.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Every other person you meat on the street
is stranger. The city is full Of them aud 30
is the country. Nine out of ten come pre-
pared TO buy land, large per cent. OF whom
will become actual residents immediately, or
at no distant day. The metropolis of the
Southwest will make grand stride forward
this season US will the magnificent counties
around her.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Next Monday evening at p. m. special
train will leave Wichita, conveying the Odd
Fellows. wives and sweethearts, of this place
TO Newton, at which place the members OF
the order OF brotherly love give an entertain
ment. The party going up will consist oil
afty persons or more and the special will re-
turn them at whatever hour they may desire.
Fare round trip, 81 90. We believe.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
The Kspsas Methodi,t CONFERENCE close

The Kansas Methodist Conference closed
Monday night. The following appointments
were made for this district:
WICHITA DISTRICT, A. n. WALTER, P.
Wichita, j. Kirby.
Wichita Mission, supplied by E. c. Brooks
East Wichita, L. F. Laverty.
West Wichita and Eldridge supplied by A
s. Embree.
Cartwright, John McQuiston.
FL Paso, G. W. Harmony.
Belle Plaine, J. W. Cain.
Belle View and Rolling Green, to be sup
piled by e. W. Abbot.
Wellington, J. N. Boicourt.
Oxford, j. w. Stewart.
South Haven, supplied by - Roman.
Arkansas City. T. S. Hunt.
Caldwell. A. w. Ryan.
Winfield, j. l.. Rusbridge.
Winfield Circuit, I'd. Lair.
Dexter and Tisdale, w. Ii. Rose.
Lazette, NJ. q. Green.
Douglass, G. A. Slime.
Augusta, j. A. Hyden.
Edorado, 0. A. Palmer.
Plumb Grove, A. Cain.
Quito, Il. Watt.
Sedgwick, D w. Cameron.
Cottonwood Falls, p. F. Jones.
Toledo, supplied by c. Masses.
Florence and Cedar Point, Il. j. Walker.
j. +. Nesslsy, Chaplain to State Senate.
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The Frontiers did themselves infinite credit
in their entertainment Tuesday night. The
boys did not make single blunder, and the
audience were delighted beyond measure.
Four hundred and seventy-fve people were
present, one of the largest audiences ever as
sembled in Eagle Hall.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
PEN N SYLVANIA, R. r.
The only Route running Pullman Palace Cars
from 81. Louis TO New York without change.
Two Fast Express Trains Daily.

On Arrival of Trains from the East and South.
DAYLIGHT EXPRESS-Leaves the Union De-
pot 81. Louis, every morning. and being Fast
Express, stops only at principal stations. IL has
Pullman PsIice Sleeping Cars for tolumbu, Pitts
burg Philadelphia and New York without change
and but change to Boston, Baltimore and
Washington. ltarriyes IN New York early the
next evening, only one night out, and gives
daylight view of the far-lamed scenery of the
Pennsy lvania Railroad
FAST LINE EXPRE>S-Leaves Union Depot.
81. Louis, everv event. g, stopping only at prln-
cipal stations, with
Pullman Palace Cars for Louisville & Cincinnati,
Palace Sleeping Cars for Chicago, and the
fay0.ite Pioneer Line of Pullman
Palace Drawing Room
Sleeping Cars.
Fer Columtds, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, and
New York without change.
e Being the Only Line practically under one
man agement between ST. Louis and New York,
passengers are assured of through connections,
and not subject to delays ut Interm,diat
points Incidental 10 other Ines.
EBaggage checked through to all Eastern
cities.
urThe Quickest Time is regularly made by
this Line, and fare always low as by other
routes.
" tickets for sale Mt all Ticket Ofices in the
est and south.
L. p. FARMER, General Passenger agent.
PenDyivanla railroad Philadelphia.
W l.. O'BRIES, General Passenger agent, Pan
Handle Route, Columbus. Ohio.
CHAS. +. FOLLEIr, General Passenger agent.
Nandalia Line, 81. LOU, SLY
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

The statement was made at the Nj. z.
church last Sabbath morning that all the debts
of the society had been paid up in full. except
$40 back on the minister's salary for the
year ending this week. The sum asked vas
doubled in a few moments. with the under :
standing that the surplus was to so as bo-
nus to Nj. Kirby.-S2a0.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

The curiosity OF some ladies 10 unlimited
and when they become curious to know
where their lisge lords or lovers spend the
evenii &c, they will go TO a deal OF trouble,
and run u goo many risks Of being recogniz-
ell to SATISFY that curiosity. For instance,
oae night last week, at a late hour. we met q
youn. lazy on Main street in disguise, run
ming down the street in great haste. At this
point our curiosity was aroused and we
watched further proceedings OF the fair ono.
She took position in dark corner where
she could waich both saloon and bagnio
Have not hesrd III Results, but we will wager
IN exile that truani lover wa. taken in be.
fore midnight by that glrl.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
City Schools.

The present term will close Friday, March
22i. On the afternoon of each day of the
last week the teachers will all keep ''oper
house, when the members of the Board.
parents, and all others interested, are cordial
y invited to visit the schools. The recits-
tions will consist OF review lessons or exam
nations in the work of the term.
q L McNIM
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Farm Seeds.
The following quotations for farm seeds are
for wholesale lots &c country dealers

Miss Jennie Soult has again engaged herself
in business with Mrs. G.. NJ. Henderson. at
her stand south OF Douglas avenue, on Main
street, in dress and cloak maxim. and MILL
merry. She will be pleased to meet hsr old
customers and friends, and hopes close adj
hsrence to the wants OF the people will make
her new ones
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
To the Ladies of Wichita.

For good Hair Work and Hair Jewelry
call on Mrs Mary KIentz. Combings worked
UP in any style. Old switches worked over
and dyed. A full stock of Hair of any shade
on hand. Main street, next door to Linch's
Drv Goods store. fit
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New BUS Line to all Trains.

Mr.. cleveland oil the Douglas Avenue Liv-
cry Stable has put on new bus and will car
nv passengers to all parts Of the city to ald
from trains al 25 cents per passenger. Orders
left at the Douglas Avenue House or at tbs
office Of the Douglas Avenue Livery Stable
will recsiye prompt attention. 3-Sm
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Still they come. steady stream of immigra-
tion aud Steele Is Levy still are in the field
selling 10 and locating them. d. wiiherell
bought of them the NV or 10, town 81, 1w;
Mr.. Garwood, of Michigan. Sc 8, town 81,
lw; Nr. Grady, of Pennsylvania, NV Il,
Is, 2w; MIR. Welsh, sw IL, town %, Wv; Mr.
Howard, of Tonica, Illinois, sw 10, town 20,
lie. They have also sold seventeen ..other
quarters during the week. We learn from
their abstract books OF thirty three transfers
of land fer which warranty deeds have been
given since the 4th inst, which also give an
idea Of how rapidly sales are being made.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

In this issue viii be found report of the
city schools by Prof. Mckim. Superintendent
1t speaks wei fer the schools, Accept oil his
kind invitation TO call, and see for yourself.
1t is a duty that every parent owes to his
child, its teacher and himself to visit and en-
courage the cause of education IN every pos
sihln WY
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Mr.. Charles n. Kent, of Jacksonville, Hi
rois, for years connected with the post o ID &c
of that place, and an old acquaintance and
friend Of N. A. English, called on Monday.
Mr.. Kent desires to locate in Wichita, pro-
yidiny he can secure a desirable situation.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.
New Millinery.

New goods, latest spring styles at my new
stand on Main street, IN A. Sommer's jewelry
store. l am opening spring stock of mIllin-
cry late and fashionable styles which am Of
tering cheaper than ever offered before in this
city. Call and see.
Soft ANNIE WATSON.
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Bishop Vail, Of The DIOCESE OF hansas, VIII
reach this city SATURDAY. Confirmation serv-
ices will be conducted by him ut the Episco-
pal room in the Occi dental Block on Sunday
morning, and the ordinance OF baptism will
be administered in the afternoon at the same
place. The Reverend Bishop is not only an
able man, but revered throughout the State
for his eminent piety and goodness of heart.
Morning services at Easle Hall at 104 O'Clock
and Sunday School at p O'Clock at Episcopal
room in Occidental Block, and evening ser
vices at II o'clock at tho same place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

weneglocted to notice last week the re-
cept of the Kansas state Agricultural Report
for 1876, as compiled by Alfred Gray, the
Secretary. 1t is called the Centennial report
and is very elabor ate and interesting. The
Legislature provided for biennial report for
the years 1S77-S. and Mr. Gray is sending out
blanks from which to make the compilation.
an understanding of which will be had by
residing an article headed kansas State
Board of Agriculture found elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

With but little inconvenience we can pass
upon the condition of Incl sors, or even pre-
scribe for an affected molar, but the doctor,
ID. W. Smith, finds this being taken around
corner and cleaned cut about mail matter by
one and threatened by another for certain ar
ticles is becoming monotonOus. The close OBJ
server should readily distinguish between
the luxuriant brown whisker of the doctor
and the fire-red Of the editor, besides the doc
tor is decidedly handsome man. We are
sorry to admit it, but the ladies never mistake
the identity.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Geo. Shlichter, for years in the hardware
business in this city, and whose acquaintance
not only comprises nine out of ten OF the peo-
pie OF this county, but knows every business
man in the southwest, is now connected with
Marbourg, of Atchisen, in the capacity OF
travelling agent. Georges many friends will
be glad to know that he is in his old business
onain
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

Mr.. Reese Jennings, from Adams county,
Ohio, gentleman of large means, an old
friend and acquaintance of Judge Reeves and
A. l.. Thomas, is sailing around over the
counties OF Ssdgwick and sumner. He says
we have the finest country he ever saw, ard
he proposes to cultivate a good portion of it.
just before starting west he had sold his
home farm for $50 per acre, $40 less than he
was offered two year. ago.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

The affairs Of, and all the property belong
ing to, the creditors of the late National Bank,
were turned over TO Judge w. c. Little last
Saturday. Judge l.. has not got down into
the true inwardness of affairs yet. but in a
short time will be able to tell just how mat
Lers stand. The probability is. another div
idend will be declared in about two months.
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Boot and Shoe Store

or John Braitsch, manufacturer OF and deal
er in boots and shoes. Keeps on hand the
best ready made stock. Also manufactures
to order, guaranteeing satisfaction. All
goods warranted. Repairing neatly done.
J. Braitsch, No. LOG Douglas Avenue,
9)-6m
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JAMES STEWART.

About the only practical way to get Douglas
Avenue and Main street into shape again, and
it would be the quickest and cheapest. is with
plows and scrapers, and the addition OF
hundred or so wagon loads OF dirt. 10 at
tempt TO fill up the holes by hauling dirt would
prove an interminabe job, and then the job
would not be good one. But we may be
mistaken
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-03-14

The lovers OF good music. the which our
town boasts such number, will b delighted
to hear that Caroline Kichings, who went
west last fall will stop in Wichita upon hcr re-
turn and give three entertainments. James
s. Smith. the manager, wrote US last week
that the troupe would be here on the 19th, but
owing to some delay he writes again. from
Denver, that the company will be in Wichita
on the 22d, 23d and oath OF March, OF course
the hall will be crowded, as our people were
delighted with the combination last fall.