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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10
The Louisiana Sugar Crop.

Speaking of the sugar-crop in Louisi-
ana, the New Orleans Times of June
Goth, says: The present prospect is
entirely satisfactory. The seed cane
turned out much better than was antici-
pated, the planting was successfully ac-
complished, the season has been pro-
pitious, and one of the heaviest crops
of the past. ten years is now advancing
to maturity under thoroughly favorable
conditions. There is no reason to re-
cede from-on the contrary, every in
dicationj afirms-our estimate, made
some weeks ago, that the crop of 1873
will be as fine as that of 1877 was ex-
pected to be at this time last year."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10
The SiameSe Twins OutdOne.

There is now on exhibition in the IL
brary Of the Aquarium a natural curios-
ity that far surpasses in wonder the Gel
ebrated Siamese twins It is pair of
twins, with two heads and two pairs of
arms, but only one pair Of legs. The
trunks are joined at the thighs, the
two backbones forming V, and every
part Of tine children, with the exception
of this one freak of nature, is perfect.
Their sex is female, and they are pretty
little, babies, not the dwarfed and puny
creatures that are usually exhibited.
They are known as the st. Benoit twins,
having been born in the Canadian town
of that name. TAe, parents, are both
with the children, and take pride in ex-
hibiting them to the public. They have
one other child, girl of two years, en-
tirely free from blemish. The parents
are 81 years old, their names are
Drouni, and they can speak no Eng
lish. The children are months old,
and give every promise of growing to
womanhood. -New York Times.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10

panion and fellow-sinner, but, as it
CHANGED, 200 miles off at the moment,
Instantly the perfidious little wretch
perceived way Of escape from the
penalty of her own misdeeds by throw
ing the blame on her friend, and look
ing up briskly, shook her tail frantical-
ly, and almost nodded, you are right;
it was that wicked Gyp! AS for me,
am quite incapable of touching piece
Of paper
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10

ACCORDING to the census of Peru,
taken last year, that country has Is de-
partments. 3 frontier provinces, 80 prov
inces, 765 districts. Sc large towns, 60
small towns, 1856 villages, 4S7 hamlets,
G, 200 settlements, and 4,473 haciendss
and plantations. The total population
is 2,699, 945. of which l 1865 ,945 are men
and l, 1884, 900 women. The 1869, 945
inhabitants Of Peru are distributed in
surface of 1,6O5,742 square kilometers,
that is to say a proportion of two per-
sons, or rather more, to each, the SUI
perfcies being about equivalent to 25O
acres.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10

plars as there is in Germany, France,
and Italy. if this pernicious and in
sidiOus habit was abolished. 1t is,
take it all in all, the most ridiculous,
the most unreasonable, and the most
pestilent custom that ever laid it's ty-
rannicai hand on civilized human be-
Chicago Post.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10

A HUMANE gentleman by the name OF
Brady is trying to raise funds in Dublin
for the establishment of a home for
destitute dogs. 4b. vi.a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-07-10

They say Webb Hayes, the son, OF
the president, is going to be married
shortly, and an Ohio lady is in the case.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
GENERAL FITZPATRICK In WICHITA FRI
DAY NIGHT.
The Irish Soldier ia the War of the Rebellion.

The dashing cavalry commander and bril-
liant orator, General Fitzpatrick, who ad-
dressed the people of Wichita Friday night
so aceeptably, will stop here Friday night on
his return from the lower valley and deliver
his new lecture, The Irish Soldier in the
War OF tie Rebellion The Methodist
church has been secured. and from the great
sale OF tickets already made il VIII be packet
rom ostru III TO gallery. Ii is no use 10 offer
any worGs of praise fer r man whose services
all h. great cities have sought. His fame as
a soldier, as an orator and as 4 politicion is
worldwide, From great many notices of
the press we clip toe following:
"Boston Theater was crowded to sunoca-
tion last night, TO Gear kIlpaGrlck's new lee
tare, The Irish Soldier IN the W ar vi the Re-
beliiOn.' La originality, eosuence, pathos,
dramatic spiendvr aud rich hunor 1t cHnnoi
be eXceed. The General was ch-eTed
again and again during It's delivery; anu al
IFS close tue immense audience gave nim
cheer alter cheer, until he mad disappeared
from tue .'-Bostoa Aarertiser.
General fitzpatrick ha1 IA immense audi
ence at The Boston lAeater iasI evening. to
hear for the first time his Irish Soldier IL
was great success and pr0aOunced bE many
Bis best effort, NOS excepting S8erulsH's
saiSA l lt adulsuCt WtIe very elIuu>iheLli
aud al the close gaEh htm tnree times three
cheers y Boston Joaragk
Gen eiai hipatIick's reception, for the
second time 81 our ely, issI bignl, was =
grand ovation. Il reminded Us, not OF The
simple occasion OF a lecture, bu5 Oh some
grand gathering OF people during the war
rhe Dubuqu- K. lies aud Great Western
Band. heaeed by i delegation OF our most
promlhsat eitiZen,, met hirn At the depot and
escorted Alm 10 the CoagTe ssiIOHal church.
the roonisst auditorium IN tue cay, which
was ililegi eyen to the galleries vita an audi
ence OF our best people, WHO listened Tor an
nsur 10 ms magic eioql eaes. Ills 'lrlsA
soldier Is superior even 70 hIs renowned lee
ture. 'oherman's March, After the
lecture the General was surrounded by hi,
OLD soldier friends, aud especially our IrIsn
citizens who had turned out in great num-
bers TO hear him. he Will not soon forget
Dubuque and his host OF friends here
paba9Qs Times.
"ihe Irsh Brigade. at Malvern Hill, and
Sheridan, at Winchester, were described la
manner 30 dramatic, 30 vivid, that no words
Of ours can do Tim justice. Whlie the de-
scr p;ien Of Phil kearney's death, at Chan
thy. was triumph OF elocutiOuary richness,
picture o! death .iruggle on the field, clos
ing with the last charge and death OF the
noble General VINO stemmed the TIDE 81
threatening defeat. saved the henor of his
nag, aid at the sacrifice OF his lilo held the
road that led to Washington. The General
closed his lecture by reeiting a few verses
dedicated TO kearney ana bis Legion, with a
voice 50 pathetic, SO exquisiteIy tender, that
we venture to lay there was not dry eve in
all his vast audience. Success to General
Fitzpatrick wherever he goes Dubuque
Aens.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
4 Beautiful City.

The site Of our town is extremely monoto-
nous-a great dead level-but despite the
lack OF attractiveness in its conformation
wichita bids fair to he the most beautiful
city will convince any one OF the taste and
enterprise OF our citizens and of the truth OF
our assertion. Every resident street will
soon become cool avenue. arched and
Swallowed by trees, while hundreds OF homes
are being beautitied with artistic and attract
I'VE surroundings. The mania for blue grass
lawns, graveled walks, fine borders, pretty
summer houses, ornamental srbors. fancy
lattices, etc., we never saw eXcelled. We
verify believe that within five years Wichita
will be the most attractive city in the State
within which to take drive or rids.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

We dropped in on Hays Bros. the other day
aud found them busy, a, usual. They have
been established snce 1870 in the hide aud
robe fur business and for the past tire. OF
four years HAYS been dealing in wool. also
In this branch OF business they are prepared
to buy and handle in an unlimited amount,
aud their facilities for handling are superior
and they deal with the manufacturers direct
and can and do pay Chicago and st. Louis
prices. Take your samples 10 them and get
their prices. They also furnish, if desired,
sacks for packing In hides, furs and robef
we presume there Is not another establishment
Of the kind in the State that handles az many
during the year as Hays Bros. They alsp
have in stock leather and hudings, branch
OF business solely represented by them, Of
which they have in stock large supply, SELL
ing at wholesale retail
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Austin Couch, OF ST. Joe, who was arrested
in this place and taken to Cottonwood Fall
under the charge OF numbering yores, bac
an examination aud was discharged. as Their,
was no evidence. Whatever. produced that
would tend to criminste him. As to the re.
pert that there was an old feud existing be.
tween them was a canard. as be had only
been acquainted with the deceased but tive
or three days before the death occurred
Suicide. during fit OF insanity, lis generally
believed was the cause.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
WEBSTER, TAYLOR COUNTY,


EDITOR EAGLE:-As / have had the pleas.
ure of receiving and reading AL tho papers
from your city for nearly two years. sent me
by friend, have been giving them out to
different parts of the State, and by so doing
| am called on for them for fifty miles dis.
tant. and they have. with the land advertise
ments, no doubt been the means OF many 70.
ing out TO your country. Nearly all who 60
from this State 10 the West go to Kansas
This morning five of my neighbors. men and
women. started from our depot for Sedgwick
county, Kansas. We have more VINO intend
to 80 as soon As they can do 50. The wealth
er Is mild here, with very early spring. We
are looking for good crops Of wheat and 9TH
er pro luce OF al K nds. Excuse a short cor
respon nee. Give ny owe 10 my sen and
oblise. 1 remain yours.
j. M. ADAMS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
Personal Mention.

ID. Mspes, resident of Wichita in forme
days, has returned and resumed citizenship
Phil Dieter returned from an owe rland TRIP
to Joplin, Missouri, and Galsna, Kansas, ful
" convinced that there is no valley like tbs
Arkansas and no city so prosperous as WITCH.
ita. and he finds fault with the publishers oil
the EAGLE because we don't blow enough for
the country.
c. c. Hutchinson, of the enferprlsing town
of Hutchinson, his name-sake, was elbowing
his way about our streets Saturday.
C. V. Stone and wife OF Kinney, Illinois,
son of J. Il. Stone, Esq, of our city, arrived
in Wichita few days since. Mr. Stone has
spent number OF years teaching in grade d
schools, most of the time as principal, and as
such holds some fine letters of recommends
tion from different school boards in Illinois.
G. F. Hargs has returned from Galveston.
Texas. more than ever impressed with the
idea that Kansas beats the world for white
folks to live in.
Mrs. Bradt with son, of Newton, il visiting
her sister Mrs. F. n. Lewis.
Rev. E. C. Brooks has taken up his resi-
dence in our city.
II. l.. Ball, of Kipgman, chairman Of the
board of county commissioners, called on the
EAGLE and renewed his subscription. He
tells us that Kingman county is settling up
rapidly-tbat several hundred already this
year have taken claims.
Chss. Hodgson has moved to his farm in
Rockford township. John will continue to
run the shop.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
An Open Letter.

10 the Editor Eagle:
Just now three -fourths OF the people are
suffering from bilousness and impure blood.
little precaution will prevent seasons
sickness. Browns Vegetable Liver Pills are
prepared especially for the bilious diseases OF
the West, and have no equal for curing Sick
Headache, Liver Complaint, and fer remov-
ing bile frsm the system. A trial establishes
them in every Western family.
For purifying tho Blood, invigorating the
Liver, curing Chronic Rheumatism and all
Skin diseases. ask your druggist for sarsapa-
riila. Dandelion and lodids of Potassium.
manufactured by the Brown Medicine Co.
All OF DR.. Browns Great Western Reno
dies for sale by j. T.. Allen. Aldrich i Brown,
Charles Lawrence. George G. Matthews IL
Co., and Charles Thompson d Son. Wichita,
and Il. G. Tucker, FL Psso, Kansas. 2-tt
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
Mayor Grief snsrsin.
The following letter explains itself /:
:WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 81, 1878.

The following letter explains itself
| :wAR DEPARTMENT,
WARRINGTON, D. c. March 81, 1878.
William Grisfmssein, Esq, Wieaifa, Kan.
MY DEAR SIR IL have just learned that
you are . candidate for Mayer of Wichita.
hope you will be elected, and this withou,
regard to who may be the opposing candI
date. The city owes to you, more than to
any other man, her material prosperity.
very much regret that l cannot be present
and cast ballot for your success.
Very truly your friend.
WILLIAM BALDWIN.
We assure Major B., notwithstanding his
letter 10 little late, 1t is neverthe less sound
Your friend, and Wichlta's friend was elect
ed by = very gratifying majority, which was
in reality a spontaneous expression OF the
party lines were drawn. So strong was the
conviction upon the part of the older settlers
that Mr.. Griefenstein was, above all others,
entitled to the homer, that no issues, OF what :
ever character, could be forced in to distract
his many personal friends, although the m ost
BY parties whe not only sought to take ad-
vantage OF late temperance and religious re-
viyals held in Wichita. but who went SO far
as to rsvile the character and impugn the
motives Of men at least as good a. themselvs s
in every particular. There is no bsttsr, nor
probably more popular man in the city than
Scott Corbett, and We don't know Of another
man that could have held Uncle Billy any
tighter race.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

We met JehD Exton the other morning
with bunch of wheat In his hand, and ask
ell him where he got it. He said be had u
little patch of SAND over the river that folks
told him nothing would grow ou. and hs
hrnks up almost sixty acres of it and sewed
it in wheat and that was an average specimen
OF lis growth 1t was two feet nine inchsr
high. lie thinks he viii harvest it in May.
and proposes 10 ship the first car load of wheat
iuio st. Laui, about the 10th OF June aud get
the premium.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11


last weeks issue in three days.
Mr.. Emmsrt has determined to prepare q
of the county. 1t will differ from the ordiRa-
~ directory in these Distinguishing features !:
The list of names will show the former address
OF each inhsbitant, it will coHtain statistics
showing the population Of the city, the
growth OF the city for the past year, and in
what particulars, the increase OF immigra-
tion to the city. the amount Of business, the
manufactures. official school and church di-
rectory; in fact, everything he can gather
from the county that will show the growth
and material prosperity Of Inc city OF Wichi-
ia and sedgwick county. The purpose being
rather 10 furnish an Immigration document
that will be read. and preserved and shown
to others as book OF reference abroad than
at home. TO this end, al least 900 copies
are to be printed for free distribution by the
advertisers, aud his intention is TO make it
valuable work for sale, some to be printed in
pamphlet form, and the balance for the libra
ry Nj. L. has had considerable experience
in the matter OF directories and immigration
documents and we are convinced that this
work, when completed, will meet with the
appreciation of every citizen, and from the
most valuable immigration and advertising
document ever issued from this city. We be-
speak for him liberal suppo TT on the part of
our business men.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Incidentally we ropped into DIR. ID. W
Smiths new dental rooms the other day, To-
Gated in the new stone bIock on the west side
OF Main street. He has a large anI nicsly fur.
nished rseeptlon-room in which stands fine
piano. Adjoining this is his operating room
provided with all the latest and most approx.
ed eonveniences, apparatus, and instruments.
Adjoining this again is laboratory aud work
shop. the mysteries OF which we did not seek
to disclose. DR.. S. is surely most eomiorta.
bly, fixed.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

There is a stream In Kingman county, rum
Ming frem the northwest TO the southeast and
commonly called Smooeh creek. 1t WAS
named after Col. S S. Smoot. OF Washington,
d. c., who surveyed the Usage lands from the
Arkansas river to the west line OF the reserve ,
and the proper name therefore, is Smoot
creek j. II Mead says in the early times the
Minnesota.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

The celebrated Adah Richmond Burlesqus
and Comedy Company, from the Olympic
New York, is advertised for Wichita. sstur-
day aud Monday nights. with Kinnelworth
and Chow Chow. A. 6. Pennoyer, the bust
ness manager and advance agent, says thr
salary of the company alone amounts to s125
per day, and that it is absolutely the bigge.i
combination travelling. Reserved tickets at
Hsrriuetion,s
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
EAGLE HALL
For Two Nights Only.
APRIL1S &15.

The Celebrated Adah Richmond Bureaqus
and Comedy Company, twenty vocalists and
speciality artists. After most successful sea
son through California, Nevada, Utah and
Colorado, will make their first and only ap-
pearancs in Wichita. Saturday evening. April
IL, in the highly fantastical, musical and most
laughabe burlssqus entitled Chow-Chow, in
which Miss Adah Richmond, Miss Irene Wor-
ren, Miss Julia Sheldon, Misses Parker, Dash
wood, and Emmons, with the great child won
der Baby Mcdonald, also Mr.. Nose Fiske,
Mr. W. Sheldon, Mr.. Jas. McDopald. Dir. Len.
Clape and others will appear. Monday even
ing April Is, last appearance Of the company
The burlesquss produced with bright spark
ling music. beautiful wardrobes, witty dis-
iogue, grand chorus. Admission 90 and -
cents. Reserved seats 81 90, for sale at G. Il.
Herrington's book store. at the post office.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Mira. Lloyd B Ferrell has been assisting her
husband Of late in the duties OF his Office.
He has been a painful sufferer. for many
weeks, from an attack OF rheumatism which
has materially affected his arms and hands.
rendering it extremely painful to handle the
Instruments. Mrs. f. is rapidly becoming an
adept in manipulating the delicate electric
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

A new town has been laid out near the cen :
ter OF Harper county. on Bluff creek, by u
company OF reliable gentlemen aud capitalists.
A fuli description of the place and surround
ing country viii appear in the EAGLE next
week. There is great body of very lnc ag-
riculturai lands surrounding the new ;own,
which settlers eau procure at government
prices.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
Black Diamond Coal.

Mahany & Duncan are sole agents for the
famous black diamond coal that is having
such big run. They have also on hanu
Usage Goals from different shafts which they
are selling st wholexals and retail. delivered
to any part Of the city on shert notice. Give
us a call at tho old &. Il. Smith stand.
Oft MaHANY b DUNCAN.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

DARN Berger was born in Pitsyivania eoun'
~, Virginia, March 81, 1872, and moved to
Henry county. Indiana, in 1880. From there
he moved to Warren county, Iowa. where be
lost the companion of his youth in 1872. The
same year he moved to Butler county, Kan
sas, where he spent the remainder OF his days
in tatherly care over his two youngest dsugh.
tiers, and departed this life March IL, 1878
Church for forty years and was firm belisv'
err In the religion of the Lord Jesus. His f.
neral service was attended by the writer.
6. W. HARRISON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Tho Norman horse. Duke, will be kept for
service, during the season, at the stable OF q.
Z. kirkpatrick. one and halt miles west OF
Wichita. Terms $l2.50 to insure. Horse is
seven years cid and weighs l.6oo pounds.
2-tf REESE Il JENNINGS.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
Now This Week.

At Geo. Y. Smith & Co .. Elegant Brochs
and Circassian Shawls. Beautiful scsrboro
Sbawlet;s, Body Brussels and Tapestry Rugs.
Book Pins at five cents, Parasol~, Quilts, silk
Frihges, Ladies Suits, Buttons. Rnchings, !
Percales, Brussels Net, Box Paper, etc., etc
pit
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

The man who was selected by lack Chan.
dIer and the Republican committee to 90
through tho South after the election a year
and half ago and who was too much for
Dudley Field and Proctor Knott in the subse-
quent investigation, will tell of other battles,
Friday night, al the NJ. f. Church.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11
Gbt daiitbita Gaslt
WICHITA, THURSDAY, APRIL Ii, 1878.
CITY AND COUNTY NEWS

General Fitzpatrick spent a half day last
week IN hunt with CaptsIn Ealderston. A
A. hyde and W. A. Richey. The latter gen.
tleman was scout under the General In tbs
march to The sea
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

An old lady who arrived here short time
since says when she left Illinois everybody
seemed. looked and acted slum ana out OF
sorts. As she csme oil, through Missouri the
taees OF the people seemed less long--ome OF
them smiling: but So soon as she struck Kan
sas she found everybody laughing and con-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

poria Neios, have gone into the real ertate
business and are issuing neat emigration
paper in connection with their burmese, emit.
tied the Land Buvsr
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Z. W. Bowman, who met with the unfortu-
nate accident last fall whereby he lost bis
hands. was elected constable. he will make
an excellent officer. His good wife, rho bas
10 patiently watched over aud nursed him
for these long weary months, no doubt feels
thankful.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Sunday night about mInigat a gentleman
rooinins on Douglas avenue was startled by
piteous cries for help. proceeding, apparent
ly, from the street Rushing out with tight
he found, in the gutter nearly in trent OF
snitzier's, woman with bundle of papers
and bible, who said she was badly hurt and
asking that she be taken to DR.. Furley's 1t
proved TO be Mrs Ann C. Hughes. an aged
lady of considerable property, who lives in
the city. She is part ally dementsd She
said she was hunting the railroay. One OF
her wrists was badly strained, and we be-
lieve fractured.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

W. T. Jewett, Wichita immigration Agent.
who has been working for our interests at
Kansas city. returned homs Yesterday MORN
ing with all his hair intact. He has done eff
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Lssvenwerth pays her superintendent Of
schools 81 800 per annum; Atehison, Law
renee and Wichita each $1,000 per aHnum;
Topeka, Ssiina. Fort Scott. 0lathe and Abi-
lene each $1,000 per annum. These are Inc
Only cities in Kansas that pay their schoo
superintendrnf Ms an annual sallrr
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

The Southwestern Stage Company will in a
short time put on four new four-herse stages.
two OF them to run from Wichita via Waco,
Belle PLANE, London and Wellington TO Cald-
well. the other two from Wichita via FL Paso
and Winfield to Arkansas CITY. both daily.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-04-11

Richards & Rogers have taken the agency
for the sale OF powder at wholesale, and have
bult magazine outside the city limits in
which to store IL