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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
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WEATHER TABLE.
Division OF Reports for the Benefit Of Com
maroe and Agriculture.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
SIGNAL SERVICE II. 5. ARMY,
nnrNTt- fFrsr,- Sr.rtnx

WAR DEPARTMENT,
SIGNAL SERVICE u. 5. ARMY,
DODGE CITY STATION.
Table showing daily and monthly means of
barometer and thermometer,'total movement
of wind, and amount of rainfall, with the pre-
ysiling direction OF wind, etc, for the month
OF April, 1873
Monthly mean barometer, 90. 40J; mean Their
mometer, 55.sS; mean humidity, 81 IL.
April Highest barometer, % oil,
April S-Lowest barometer, . 81.
Monthly range of barometer, -.
April 20-Highcst temperaturs s. degrees
April 4-Lowest tempera;u.e legrses.
Monthly range Of temperaiurs, 4 degrees.
April l6-Greatest daily range I temporal
ture, Al degrees.
April IS and S0-Lesst daily range of tenn
perature, Ii degrees.
Mean OF maximum temper atures, 69.11.
Mean of minimum temperatures, 1897,
Mean daily range oftenpsrature, 26S.
Total rainfall or melted snow, 1.06 inches,
Prevailing wind, north.
Total movement OF wind, Ii, $50 miles.
Maximum velocity OF wind and direction, 81
miles per hour, southwest, on the 18th.
Total number OF days on viii III ain or snow
fell, five.
Dates of frost, 4th.
w. Ii. CLENDENoN,
Sergeant, Signal Service, U. s. A.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

We call the attention OF our readers TO the
advertisement in another column OF the great
Joint sale of pure bred short horn cattle. The
stock belongs to fashionable, wsll-estahlishe ed
families, that viii, in pedigree and individu-
ais, whether Tor the show ring, short-horn
herds or plain COWS, suit any purchaser. la
addition TO those advertised, Abram Renich
OF Kentucky, r breeder, OF worldwide repu-
tston win offer two or four bulls from his
Rose OF Sharon hard, out OF his Rosebud
COWS by the great Fourth Duke of Geneva.
Catalogues sent on application to Thos. C.
Anderson, Kansas City. Inspection of stock
invited.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Abram Smith announces to the public
through the columns of the EAGLE thas he
has opened shop on Main street and is pre-
pared to do carpenter and joiner's work Of
all kinds on short notice. Mr.. Smith is irst-
class workman, has an extended reputation
ss.ch
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

This is i country OF surprises. One can't
most always tell what wonders cur climate aud
soil are capable Of. We are reliably Informed
that the wheat in some of the fields that was
Frustrated by the late hail storm, where the
stalk was MOI entirely cut of, is making
a square joint or elbow, and that the heads
bid fair to FIJI as well as though never pros
trated. We hope there may be no mistake
abotit the matter.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
POULTRY.

BsaI Brothers will breed, this coming sea-
son, from their Celebrated Strain OF Light
Rrahmas, received from w. Fl. Todd, of YER
Prize at the Centennial was honored, over
world competition, and will aim to exhibit st
the Fall Fair OF 1878. Stock can be seen at
any time by calling at the residence of 3. L.
Bear, on Wichita Sd house north of Second
Street, Wichita, Kansas. so 3m
Agents also for Poultry World and Nation.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

In connection with the following list
we h we for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from to 20 acres. adjacent to
the city, suitable for suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
elusive agency OF several of the best
business lets in the business center of
the city. Call at our office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
Strawberry Festival.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Church will
hold 4 strawberry Festival on next Tues day
evening the 21st inst, in the Church. Plenty
Of s;rawb berries and cream, music, flowers,
etc. All ara invited. By order of committee.
Mrs. JUDGE HARRIS, President.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
Another Suicide.

An old gentleman, iity-siE years old. by the
name of Peter Smith, living on Judge B. IL.
Fishers fsrn, two and half miles east of the
city. took his own lie last Friday by shooting
himself with 3 musket loaded with Nc. shot.
The unfortunate man had bsen sick for many
weeks, and had become enfeebled In mind aud
body. lie was ffty-six years Old and tia IA
Their of Eve children, two soma and three
daughters, all living, and all about grown. As
soon "a news OF the deed reached town Cor
oBer Munger with Constable ID. Y. Williams
proceeded TO the place designated. when Levi
Antrim, Joseph Hooker. ID. c. Riggs. |. \.
Stene, b. II. Fisher and William Hart were
empaneiled as jury, who found that the de-
ceased had placed the muzzle OF the musket
in his mouth, and that by running the broom
handle through the guard in front OF the trig-
ger had discharged the gun as be stretching
in his chair. The whole charge entered his
head. death ensuing apparently instantly, Is
be still clutcheG the gun when found few
minutes siterward. 1t seems that the family
had feared or mistrusted that he desired to do
violence to himself from the fact OF his law
spirits consequent upon his physical condition.
The family were all out that morning except
one daughter, (the wife bsing down at the
field or gardsn) when the old gentleman re-
quested his daughter to bring pail OF water.
She answered that she had just brought In
fresh water. lie then persuaded her to take
a lunch down 10 her mother. As soon as she
got away from the house he carried out his
design, az above stated. The gun had been
losded lat his request, we bslieve,) to kill n
skunk. Mr.. George Ross has been acqusint-
ed with the deceased for long time, and
was making arrangements TO send the old
gentleman back to his former home In Illinois
in the hope that change might effect cure.
and BIO expected 10 have started him this
yyeek
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.
sUrayed or stolen.

From The premises OF II. Il. Watt, in Mime
scah township, on Saturday night, tile lith
inst. dark bay mare,-has white mark in
her forehead, and saddlemarks ; she PAGES un-
der the saddle A reasonable reward will be
paid for her return. or information Of her
whereabouts. J. G. WATT,
tits Good River, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Last Friday morning Grineli Thompson,
Young man in the employ of the railroad as
section hand while at breakfast, we believe,
dropped dsad,--or, at least, fell and died In a
few minutes He was healthy, stout and
robust-Iooking young man, the son of a widow
woman, whom be supported He was carried
to sedgwlck City In SPECIAL, WHERE he was
hnriad
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Mr.. Henry shumsn, the successful gardener
and small fruit grower, who SO regularly sup
plies the city folk with all the early vegetables,
and who has ,one the most valuable home
steads in the county, win accept our thanks
for fine jessamine vine.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The Hsstera Homes tead. issued by w. s.
Burke 81 Co., is the name OF a new publication,
the first number Of which is ON our table. II
is In size and shape modelled somewhat after
the -4mericaa AgrieultwSlist, and makes a
handsome appearance. Price two dollars Per
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

J.P. Aliens new room on Douglas avenue
is beng fitted up in the most approved style,
and will be finished and ready for occupancy
about the 22d inst. The room is opposite
Eagle block-once ShlIchter & RussePs room,
but the transformation going on is SO great
that one would hardly recognizeit. Joe, as he
is commonly called, struck town the next
morning after the wild Indians left, and he has
been here ever since selling pills, powders,
quiniue and paregoric TO the sick and debili-
tated. There is no telling how many poor
sufferers he has relieved during this time.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Zed Jarvis, OF Dowagiac, Michigan, friend
Of Perry Wilkin. is out TO look at the coun-
try. He acknowledges that he is immensely
tiekled and that he viii buy farm in the
great valley, forthwith.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The fruit trees OF every description in this
valley, of bearing age, are losded down, and
everything is growing with wonderful rapid
ity. W. b. Mead called our attention to some
grape vines in his garden, the other day, that
had grown six feet this season. lie used hog
pen manure.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The largest line and finest designs in these
goods ever shown here, in white, scarlet, car
dinal. blue and layendar. Very cheap at Geo
Y. Smith & Co.'S. 1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
parasolsl Sunshadesl

4 very large stock now in. We purchased
them e5erp and they are for sale c!esp. Don't
miss these If you want to save large per cent
age. [lt] GEO. Y. SMITH It Co.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

On IN Mrs. Henderson, :, Main street, south
OF Douglas avenue, and get the spring styles
for hats, bonnsts, etc. Z-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Among the new Improvements being made
on upper Main street this spring, we notice
that lessee Garrett is building a residence
between Central and Third streets.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Smith & Heating have something TO say to
the farmers, whose especial attentions direct
ed to in another column. Mr. VanZandt, he
manager of this mammoth establishment,
means just what he says See his ad.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Communications from Farmer Doolittle, G.
A. White and others received to late for this
isfue-wIll appear next week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The ed itor of the Beacon dreamed that the
terial association. and he is attending every
session with more regularity and interest than
the oldest deacon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Wichita has fourteen resident Minister'S
all but three Of whom are engaged in active
ministerial lsbors in or adjoining this city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The business men OF this city, and farmers
and FIRE ghters are assured that the commits
sioners will do all in their power to make good
the roads complained Of. This is In answer to
many Inquiries The past week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The polsr wave that swept over the county
last week did no damage TO this section. The
slight frost did not touch the tenderest plant,
so we came OF better than some of our eastern
and northern neighbOrs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Bind Toms concert Monday night va, an
immense success as to both numbers and per-
Torrance. Three hundred and thirty-two
Reserved seats were sold at sevenly-fiye cents
each, and the remaining portion OF the hall
was jam-oTer six hundred people being
present. Such house was entitled not only
to The hest efforts OF the performer but the
courtesy and consideration of the manage
meni. The last was noiieeably wanting. Not
only That, but the entertainment was marred
and the finer feelings OF tac ladies and gentle
men present outraged by the incoherens
mouthings and unsteady gait Of Toms train
er on tie stage, who was so drunk as TO rem
der his attempted explanations mere incoher-
ent mutierings. This sankum sooley stage
soup not Only defrauded the audience by fail
ing 10 make the proper and timely explana-
tons, but he kept six hundred people waiting
unlil seven minutes past nine o'clock before
he came reelng IA. The last halt hour was
rendered almost uncomfortable by the hid
eols howfings, hootings and screenings OF
"the boys but we couldn't blame them much
Under the circumstances. As to Blind Tom.
he IA wonderful prodigy whose perform
ances are simply marvellous. With one single
faculty OF the mind 80 highly perfected and
sp sndidly attuned, TO what heights may no,
the perfected and everything soul OF eternity
attain.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

4 meeting Of the directors and stockhold-
ers Of the Wichita Commercial Agency will
be held at their warerooms Saturday june
10, 1873. Z. Il. POWELL, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
May II, 1873.

May II, 1875.
Ed. EAGLE-Some few weeks since there
was question regarding the catslpa tree. 1t
grows readily from the seed, slip or sprout.
The seed will weigh about one pound per
thousand. They are as hardy as the cotton
wood, do not grow so tail, but much more
siocky. The seed can be procured in any
quantity from the eastern States aud D. r. B.
Greenlee
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The latest and one OF the most interesting
things to the ladies, at least, in tbs city, is the
opening OF the Ladies' Bazaar, by Mrs Olngsr
on Main street-Mitchel's old office. It is
useless for us to undertake to enumerate the
different articles for sale ID this establishment
Anything and everything in the notion and
millinery line. All tia latest, and at prices
never before known in this city. Go lock and
be convinced 1t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
The Direoter's Visit.

The Directors and Stockholders of The A.,
t. s. s. f. r. r., principally men from Boston,
paid our city flying visit on Tuesday eve
ming, on a special traia. They made very
short stay. examining few gardens and fruit
trees with an eye to business, when they
whired back from the West at forty miles an
ho1r
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

r. f. Buckridgs has bought the McGampbell
meat shop, corner of Douglas and Emporia
avenues, and he proposes to show the people
what a model meat shop is, and also show
meat eaters what good meat is.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The Rev. a. II. Walter, p. E., preached in
this city last Sabbath morning and evening,
conducting the love feast in the morning and
administering the sacrament in the evening
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Mr.. W VILLAIN and Fred Nye, of Monmouth,
Illinois, brother-in-law TO W. w. Rupp, ar
rived here this week, intending to make this
county their future home.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

A change in the railroad time table went in :
to effect last Sunday. The mail train arrives
at 1925 at night, and leaves at $50 in the
tnnrninU
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Mrs. L. G. Wright will please accept our
best bow for choice lot OF full ripe Ida and
Wilson strawberries.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

s'Crickel on the Hearth is the name Of the
drama now in course Of rehearsal, and which
vii be presented by an amateur company for
the benefit OF the Baptist church il the course
OF a few days Gel lines, Chas. Stanley, NJ.
Oliver, j. p Whitney, Miss Z. Y.stewart, Mics
Matte Eldridge aud Miss Josie Ptihugar will
be premlnent characters in the play.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Chas. Marsh has added TO his coal trade
that OF lime, cement, plaster. hair, etc. BE
says in the matter Of this trade he proposes
10 open the eyes Of the public and OF other
dealers, also. And that be viii sell the Han
nbal lime cheaper, by far, than ever offered
In this market before. Charley ain't bit
panicy nor don't scare worth a cent
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

One of the finest fields OF wheat in this Sec
tion is that Of Mayor Greinsnstein's, one mile
northeast ofths city. Many ride out to see it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

There will be social at the Baptist church
Thursday evening, and one of the attractions
will bs the exhibition of fine art gallery. Do
not fail to sac the productions OF the grea.
masters OF art. Remember, Thursday n. ht.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Boss Mstthews is tie boss dealer IN ma
chine oils. He is prepared TO furnish oils in
large Or small quantities. Harvest is upon us
anu fsspsrs and mowers won't run good
WITHOUT machine oil on them and Matthews
d the pace TO get the genuine article at prices
80 low that 1t VIII astonish YOU. See his col.
una I'D in another place.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Esquire Mitchell has moved down and across
Main street to nearly opposite the postofIce.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Third ward foots up, according to the cen
sus-taller, eleven hundred and forty-iour Nv
ing human beings.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
Every Lady Her Own Hair Dresser.

will commence, on the 10Th oil May 10
give lessons how to make Hair -Bralds, Cufis'
Frizzes. etc., for only 50. Ornamental
Hair Braiding, as Bracelets, W ateh ohain''
Rings, etc., for only ten dollars Every isay
who wishes to learn the business pefieetlf
should apply soon to Mrs. Mary hientz' "
Main street, | will sell out my stock OF mar
goods, combs, etc, at cost. o-u
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The executive committee Of the Old Set
tiers Association OF sedgwiek county will
hold meeting in the Office ei J. T. Holmes,
on Douglas Avenue, Saturday, the 18TH inst.
at O'Clock p. n. Every member of the com
mttee is earnestly requested to attend.
ID. L. B. GREESLEE.
-. 100
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

j. ". Wingard IS Co. are puttiag down the
finest floor in j. P. Aliens new business house
to be found in the city. The floor is of alter
nate strips Of white ash and black walnut.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
Shetland Shawlettes.

Forty different styles and exceedingly cheap
at Geo. Y. Smith s. Co.'S IL
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

NO. 304 $40 acres; the northeast quarter and
the north half of the southeast quarter
of section 4, township 26, range east;
has % acres broke, and hedge rows
broke; miles north Of Wichita.
Price 1900,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The communication from Harper county,
touching its municipal and financial affairs,
will appear next week
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Mrs. L. L. Barbss will please accept the
thanks OF Mrs.R.P .M.ior a handsome bouquet
OF flowers, the selections and arranging Of
which was very finely and srtistically done.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

See notice of County Clerk OF Kingman
county in another column.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

The -four war among the merchants is over
aud old prices are again re-established.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Ten thousand dollars is what the new III. E.
church is to cost,-the site for which was pur-
chased last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Blind Toms agent had better go to the
Louisville artesian well Immediately and get
efTeryeseed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
County Surveyors Notice.

All persons wishing surveying done viii
please send in written orders, stating the Sec
ton, township, range and quarter. Also state
whether the parties living in the same Sec
ton or sections want their land surveyed. II
they 60, have them sign the order. If they
do not, give their names that may send the IN
due notice when the work will be done.
T. l.. NIXON,
5-tf County Surveyor, Lock Box9.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

IL. g. Ruggles has moved his Office to the
Caldwell block, Main street, with 10. j 81.
Davidson.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING IN THE WICHITA Posi- OFFICE

REMAINING IN THE WICHITA POST OFFICE
Uncaled for May IA, 1873.
To obtain any OF these letters, the appl.
cant must call tor advertised Letters, and
give the date OF this list.
II not called for within one month tAey WIN
be sent to tie dead letter Office.
Letters are not advertised until they nave
remained in the Office one week.
LADIES LIST.
BrovnNIrsM DayidsonMrsMA
IonesMrsM kinbro MrsMF
klmballMrsH Kirby MrsM
LakeMissLM LeehlssAM
LelapdMtssM interchangeable
Myers MISS MiiierhrsAh
uartiuMrsO MchesMrsCN
OldMrsAF Rendelis MissL
RasdE stearnsMrsCii
stearnsMrsS Shocks
GENTS LIST.
BrownA BairdH
BrownJ BarnardWL
CxhuE CensJ
CettrellN DayiesD
fraucisGW fOrbertJA
GllstropM GaibralhJA
tiaruatP HutchinsC
uupterJD HoweF
aoo pi HawkinsRB3
UaraanA HughesME
johnson Blacksmith kGstGW
hresingerDL hingJ
hadilcickW harrJM
lonyT LewsF
LeeH LandinshlagerS
LsnningWW MooreJ
Norris " H3 Meekerft
NnlikJ McUlannahanJP
McCormickEA2 OppMaste; EN-
OiipnsntJ OhVerAC
PrceCB PurcesonCP
PinueiJE PearsodW
Pearce w PinahamW j
rsrrisNk PaddockJ
ParkinsonD RuscoCh
RsynoldsL Ready III
R0scoeA Rom2ihf
Rlien.nyerF RitchteGC2
PrcsJB hlcharusM
RsyDoldsGH SlammonsJB
sunmersEB SpringerE
,mlthJD Smith WR
Sharizert shinnMJ
oayWF Sanders"
iuckerBR Williamson IL
WylieJM
III. NJ. MURDOCH. Pos tmaster.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Mark Ellsworth has new potatoes for sale.
arco and finn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

A beautiful bouquet of flowers placed on
the business managers desk by Mrs. Harry
shuman is ons OF the pleasant things we have
TO record this week, for which she has our
thanks.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Commissioner Chase brought US down on
Monday, a sample OF his May wheat which
was exceedingly well filed and very heavy
grained. 1t was the best specimen lot that
we have yet seen and will be ready for the
harYagier ia a very faH DAYS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Persons intending to build viii do W ell TO
wait for the return OF Fl. Juneau who will be
here about the 9th of May with a full assort-
ment of the best grades OF lumber, doors.
sash and blinds. He Will be found at his car
pen'er shop, No. Il Douglas Avenue.
5-2t
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

From the Hampstead Texas Hsssenger OF
May 10Th we lsarn that the Prismoid railroad,
in which D. p Alexander and John Carpenter,
OF this city. and W. J. Hobson, formerly OF this
place, are interested was formally tested in the
presence OF a large number OF business men
and practical mechanics. In the long accounted
the trial is certificate signed by the committee
which declares theirroad to be success aud
entirely practicable, and that the capability
of the road is greater in proportion to dead
weight of rolling stock than the two-trsek
road. The road built and fully equipped with
rolling stock, stations. tanks. engines, and
every appliance, costs less than five thousand
dollars per mile. On The piece OF road dnish-
ed 8 speed OF twenty-five miles per hour was
attained But one rail is used, and the con-
struction requires twenty thousand feet OF
timber less per mile than the ordinary road.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

Go 10 Mrs Henderson's. Main street,south
OF Douglas avenue, and get the spring styles
or hats, bonnets, etc. 2.tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-05-16

A. DR.. Rendrickson has moved his Office to
the Caldwell block, upstairs.