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JMPORTANT TO TAXPAYERS.

Pending the passage of the bill introduced in
Con gress, authorizing the adjustment of
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES TO REAL ESTATE,
and to correct erroneous and excessive charges for
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS.
property shCuld prepare their claims for pre-
business and all taxpayers interested will find it
advantageous to intrust their claims TO me.
SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT TAXES
paid at large discount.
WILLIAM DICKSON
go? FoMr-nnd-n-haIf street,
feh2l-lm Three Doors above Columbia Building.
THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER
L BRo SPhEkFD l. Eos A6
939 Penn'a ace. between 9th and 10th SIS,
Lyons Black G ros Grain SILK.
Lyons Black Silks and Velvet,
All wool Black French Cashmere. and COur-
All Wool Bunting, best make. only $sGs Frsres
80 inches wide. only 55e. LonSdse yard wide
Gotten it 1os ysT9 Esapt Eas.n
yard Spool Cotton, &c. spool. (six spoos for 25c)
And complete line Of new and des rable first class
goods equally cheap G BR6 5nS iEl%5ns CO..
feb21 tr 939 Penn. are, bet. 9th and 10Th.
NEW SPRING GOODS!
W. NJ. SINISTER 4 BROTHER
Would call the particular attention of their custom
ers and the public to splendid assortment Of new
style
Esai ana hI slkks tAwNs
Plain COLORED SILKS in all the new shades.
Guinett's celebrated BLACK CASHMERE
i New sf eTstS G0aB; GStRErrs cAsHMEREs
CAMELS HAIR CLOTH. ENGLISH CHEvI-
new DRESS GOODS just received.
Also, complete assortment OF
LCPIN's MOURNING GOODS
OF every fabrique out, and all offered at New York
prices.
one Price Only. W. NJ. SINISTER BRO,
1t 919 Pennsylvania are.
KID GLOVES.
e; ffssaf hsss s' 'ss ssRssa@ fR @
MRS. J. 2. PALMER.s.. WW
Madame Lewenberg's Pastilles de Florence and
Rose POWDER for the Toilet. at
MRS. j. P. PALMER's.
No. IIO7 F. street,
feb2O-I Bet. 18th and l2tn SITS.
MINNESOTA FLOUR.
100 barrels Of the celebrated WAsHBURN
States,
just received and for ;: sn +. b BRYAN & BRO.
feb19-3t COS Penns ulrdni0 are.
TLLUSTRATIONSO OF THE INTER-
i NATIONAL LESSONS FOR 1878.
Hand Book on Bible Readings, by Chamberlin
The way and the Word, BY Moody:
The Unseen World, by W. }. E.
Orthodoxy, Boston Monday Lectures, by Cook.
Life Of Trust, by George Muller.
N ~ VIM RAJIANTYNE,S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-21

WatterSOn. of the Louisville GDurier- Jour-
mel, talks pretty plainly to the people of Ken
lucky about the diSgraceful murders and mob
EXPECTATIONS in that state, and the failure TO
apply any remedy. There were not less than
$50 people murdered in Kentucky last year,
and only two We're hung. He says IF the peO-
pie of Kentucky are satisfied with this Kind
of reputation. and permit this infamous state
of affairs TO continue. they can never expect
anybody to come here to settle and they may
confidently look To the complete subsection of
the entire state to the men of violence and
blOOlShfl.
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LOST AND FOUND.

o6 REWARD will be paid for the return of a
I'D SKYE TERRIER: long and thick ~
hair; answers to name of Rags" Re-
turn to 818 18th st. It's
II OST-On south side OF Penn'a avenue, or in the
- market, small plain GOLD Rim G, wrapped
with cord A reward will be paid if returned to
415 ID st. NV. It's
T OST-An OPERA GLASS, in an avenue car
IL on Monday evening last about 10 O'Clock. The
finder, upon leaving 1T at FUSSEL'S, 1927 New
York ave.. will be suitably rewarded. f20-2t+
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DRY GOODS.
NEW GOODS /!

NEW GOODS, NEW tsOOD>t
~ JTST OPENED.
25 pieces COLORED SILKS, al 76c., slandsl.s5.
New goods and very cheap.
ALSO.
10 pieces Black SILKS. ~ 81 PC, Toe, S1te. ands.
10 pieces do. do, from 81 Is Ia So. 10 pieces new
Dress gods. elegant styles. White Linen Lawns.
lear Lawns and Linen 4 amhrics. VI lSaia, French
SsnsOuk and other fine W bite Goods fer the spring
and summer, 81 pieces Printed Linen Lawns, At
25c. Housekeeping Goods In endless variety, NJ
low-d1wn prices, Including some very handsome
Crumb Cloths > , and yards long.
W. M. BROWN,
Eel 20 tr ST{ str street a.tr.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

DESIRABLE STOCK OF FALL and WINTER
- GOODS for Ladies and Gents, to be
closed out at manufacturing prices. A boz
each purchaser, free of charge, at 2118 Paw
j19-tr j. j. GEORGES.
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rINHE RUSH FOR TUE CHEAPEST
II DRY GNODS IN WASH NOTION

FTNHE HtSU FON Thu CHENPEsT
l. DRY GOODS IN WASHINGTON
still continues. Just received, 6 90 yards beauu-
full yard wide Pacific Cretonnes (very fine figured
Cambric) al only &c. the same quality goods IN
very large sizel Towels al u &C., worth 2Sc.
where except at
CARRIERS, 707 Market SPACE,
THE PorULAR CASH DRN Goops STORE.
20 pieces OF double fold fine Black Cashmere at 25c
80 pieces OF beautiful new Dress Goods part Silk
and part Wool, only l5c.
Pure Linen T able Damask, heached, only soc.
Beautiful Calico, &C.
LaTge-size pure white Bridal Quilts only u SO.
worth So. 50.
Pure Wool. Iarge-Size Blankets, 81 so.
Wewill move into our new store before March
LIST, the store now occupied by MessrS. George 4.
Johnson 4 Co., I'll Market space.
The store We occupy, 707 Market space, 10
for rent.
febls-tr CARRIERS, 7O7 Market Spaes.
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E,OR RENT-HOTSE 924 f street, containing
Il IA rooms and all modern improvements. In
quile al3 ST.. opposite. feb19- st
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I1OR RENT-STORE and DWELLING of
Il rooms: Stable for horses and two carriages on
rear of lot No. 1905 18th ST.. between NJ and StS
NV. JOS. F. KELLEY, Real Estate Agent. cor.
s. h and SITS. H. feh20 s.
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INOR RENTING. 9O8 10th street upper part of
Il HOUSE. to a small family. without children
Apply after o'clock. feh19-3ts
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LNOR RENT-A desirable HOUSE. ell located
Il furnished or UNFINISHED, Furniture for
sale: 92S New York ave. feb19-6,"
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NOR SALE-A II octave. Square Grand PIANO
IL at . sacrifice. Inquire 723 It'll street%
NV. Also, several Pianos for rent, at}H"
low rates. feb4-3w* W
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JUN
fe! 2O-tr GIL Seventh street.
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FOR RENT AND SALE,

IL RRENT-Rx s. II. WALKER $50 la ave
II 1922 and 1924 sc. n W. 10 rooms and improve
store and cellar: $50. IL! and 131 Pa. ave SO.
rooms; $i5. feu2t1ws
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08
Personal Mention.

neutrality-suspicious. Pettibone brought
veyed Governor Anthony to our city.
Miss May Deming spent last week in Win
field, and returned Saturday.
NJ. w. Levy, who went as far as Newton
with Governor Anthony Saturday evening,
says the Governor had a large and enthusiasts
tic meeting at that place.
Bro. Abeel, of the Kansas City journal paid
his respects to the EAGLE Office Saturday eve
ming. The Journals editorials are OF the right
ring always.
john Stewart, OF Wellington, was TO WITCH.
its Monday shaking hands with the folk.
Mr.. Stewart mas been quite successful in his
business in Sumner county.
Mrs F. N. Lewis was called TO Newton on
Sunday evening by telegram, on account OF
the sudden illness of her sisters Mrs. Orr
child.
j. Jerry Barker of Newton, came down on
the special with Governor Anthony Saturday.
George w. RAIDER, special correspondent
and agent of the st. Louis Commercial Gazette.
called on us this week. He is engaged NOR
particularly in gathering up statistics, grain
and stock reports, the resources OF this val.
ley and in the line of counties running east to.
ward St. Louis, in order that he may be able
10 give to the St. Louis Board OF Trade and
her business men an intelligent, reliable and
accurate account OF our resources, SO that
they can determine whether it will pay them
to build railroad through TO this valley.
A young brother OF Ed. Magill, Of Chicago,
is to be here this Thursday morning, to accept a
"sit'' in Dunscomo's store:
J. A. Koenig, an associate editor of Hes
sings Chicago Zestung, spent two or three
days in Wichita last week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

The new Rocky Mountain Tourist, just from
the press, is indeed an artistic gem. In point
of eDgravlDgs, printing and descriptive, it Is,
beyond all question, the handsomest publica-
tion Of the character ever issued in the United
States. There are in this work no less than
sixteen of Thomas Moran's exquisite draw
ings, and among them his famous reproduce
ton Of the Mount of the Holy Cross. or Mo-
rams other matchless drawings are those of
Grand, Glen, Marble, Knabb and Boulder
Canyons, Twin Lakes, Teocali Mountain, etc.
Joseph Beard is represented by charact eristlc
hunting sketches; LanceIot by spirited draw
ings of the remarkable rock-scuIpture on
White River, and Henry Worrall by full pake
views at Veta Pass and Wagon Wheel Gap,
as well as large number of other very finely
executed sketches in different portions OF the
western country, The engravings are for the
most part large, the full quarto pages of the
Tourist, enabling the showing to the finest
advantage OF plates seven by ten inches. The
book comprises sixty-tour pages, exclusive Of
the cover, and printed as it is upon supersized
and calendered paper of the richest finish, the
NNeN' I'M V"5houe 10 o"Pcin' WHHe NcIy
model Of typographical beauty, the Tourist is
none the less practical in lis range of INFORM
alton, time, distances railroad and stage fares,
hotel and livery rates being with uniform ac-
curacy and in so easy and pleasing q manner
as to entirely relieve the work OF everything
approaching the tedious detail of the average
guide book. Containing no advertisements
of whatever character, the new Rocky Noun
tain Tourist is fit companion to Picturesque
America in any gentleman's liz y. Speci-
men copy may be had without cost by address,
ing w. F. White, Topeka, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08
For the Eagle.
Plum and Peach.

Mr.. EDITOR In former issue of your
paper called the attention of the public to
the comparative worthiessaess OF pilms work
ed on peach stalks. Mr.. Freemar. in one of
your city papers, asserts that 4. 9, Id Goose
Plum is peculiarly adaptet, to 30 i sch stock
This plum is precisely similar class and
habits with several Others, 50 l.. The peac,,
stock be suited to one it is suitsa % all this
class. Ii Mr. Freeman has convinced the pub
nc thatihis kind of trees are as good as any
other, give me your orders for trees and |
VIII NIL them at one-half the price he charges.
Mr. Il. says II i were the nurseryman 1 pre-
tend to be Iwould know that the peach root
was just the thing FOR the Wild Goose Plum,
These are not his words, but the idea.
L did not know that / claimed any speoial
knowledge in thar direction. All | claim is
nineteen years actual experience in Kansas.
am ready for test of knowledge in .hi,
line with Mr.. f.. either theoretical or prae.i-
cal. This is the last ofthis controversy so far
as am concerned, through the Journals.
j. G. SAMSON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

From ar extract in the Louisville Courier
Journal, as also from talk with our fellow
townsman, Charlie Garrison. it seems likely
that the wheel OF fortune is likely TO spill some
OF its contents into Wichita in the shape of a
colossal fortune. Mr. Garrison and the wife
of DR.. K. q. Allen, through their mother, are
heirs to the Trotter Estate Of England, which
estate has been in the English courts for set
Element for many years. A decision has at
last been reached, and it now only remains
for the heirs TO make proof Of direct descent.
The mother Of Mrs. Allen, and OF Mr.. Garri-
son and his brother will have no trouble in
establishing her identity by the records. The
estate, which is held by the Bank of England,
is valued at many millions OF dollars, and will
make all the heirs, about one hundred in
number, very rich, We congratulate our
friends upon the bright prospect.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08
r.rnsrs' Convention.

The meeting Of farmers and mechanic s
which was called for through the EAGLE, to
inauguratc plans, or devise ways, for the bet
ter disposal OF grain and stock, was attended
By two hundred farmers, or more. who cam
vassed the question of weights, ireights and
rates pretty thoroughly and II any one. alter
listening to the various speeches, some of
them part Of their experience in and with
weights and measures, would presume to say
that the cases Of cheating were very few,
and those done by few irresponsible buyers
on the street, either lacks common sense or
utterly disregards truth and justice. Not
only one or two, but more than hundred,
farmers in the convention, held Saturday, en-
dorsed every statement heretofore made by
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Campm@

The attendance So
Wichita. Wellington,
lesser towns, were wel
Halls restaurant, on the
cess, and no doubt of it, He fuf..sues<
thing good to eat with reasonable charges.
nice cool spring supplies the demand for
water.
The grove is beautiful one but most too
low to catch the passing breezes. There are
no mosquitoes on the ground, they all in the
air.
They say "campmecting in the wilderness
Is good enough for Methodists,'' but we no.
ticed number OF Baptists and Presbyterians
with considerable sprinkIins OF sinners
present.
Don't stew and bake and make prepare
tons for dinner to take with you 10 camp
meeting go without, and patronlze Hall; he
will give you a first-class meal.
Rev. McQuiston sends us word that tho
campmeeting will continue over next Sab
bath.
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Fruit and Ornamental Trees.

take this means OF informing the citizens
OF Sedgwick and surrounding counties that
expect to canvass for orders for trees for
spring delivery. l have had nineteen years
experience intralt growing, and know the
Tieties adapted to this climate. | will sell,
on an average, asou. fifty per cent. lower than
they have been sold heretofore, and guaran-
tee every one sold first-class in every respect
I9-It ]. g: SAMPSON. Ell Paso.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

The EAGLE suggested last week that the
County Fair was set for too early date.
The matter was brought up before the d.
rectors at their meeting last Saturday and by
an almost unanimous vote the Fair was post
poned from Tuesday, September 10th, till
Tuesday, September oath. The latter date
will be found to be full early. but. by tina,
time majority Of our crops viii have ms
tureG. President Jewett informs us that the
premium list is printed and bound and the
posters will be up in few days.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

In this city, July the 9Th, Carrie Allen. age
months and days.
Charles and Anna Allen had taken this lit lie
girl baby to raise when only three months
old. 1t was said to be the prettiest and bright
est little girl in town. Little Carries own
mother, poor woman, is nearly heart-broken.
She looks as though she did not have friend
in the world. But she has lots of friends who
sympathize with her in this affection. The
little one is better of, though it is hard to
think SO. Little Carrie had good home wi III
Mr.. and Mrs. Alen,-they thought the world
of her. "a
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

Why should loving mother wait for the
coming of the doctor to prescribe remedy
for that fearful cholera-infantum, Group, collie
or cramps with which her precious child is
suffering, when she can administer DR.. Win
chelrs TeethiDg Syrup and at once give the
child relief. One trial OF this charming syr-
up will make you ever its friend and patron.
This syrup regulates the bowels, keeps the
system in . healthy condition, prevents all
pain and discomfort arising from teething,
and is an old and well-tried remedy. Sold by
Chas. Lawrence and Aldrich & Brown. 10
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

The County Commissioners held a session
on Monday the purpose OF making the tax
levy Tor 1859. Messrs. Chase, York and
Steele oil present. The assessment was found
to be very low in the aggregate, sixty thous-
sand over than two years ago The levy for
all purposes Will be about the same as last
year, with one or two items shade higher.
The asses sment should have been from one.
half 10 one nj llIon greater, in our augment.
which would lave lowered the per cent. with.
out wronging the county in its State re atoms
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

c. ii. Abbott has commenced the erection
OF a residence on Lawrence Avenue north OF
Capt. Connel's. Mr. A. has one OF the finest
locations in town. The lots are already well
improved. One pear tree not larger than
ones arm is 50 heavily ladened with fruit that
every limb had TO be supplied with prop.
We viii say more about the house when we
know more, but we doubt not it viii be a
tasty residence.
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Black Diamond Coal.

Mahany d 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 at Wholesale and retail, delivered
to any part of the city on short notice. Give
US call at the old G.. Fl. Smith stand.
2-Q H. MAHANY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

The above amount for public buildinss' is in
the line of economy in various ways First the
buildings are needed and if completed would save
10 tne government an amount in rent greater than
the interest on their cost second that they can be
built very much cheaper now than ever before and
much cheaper than hereafter, when business shall
have revived; third it being in the line of economy
TO hnlsh them now, another powerful motive is
added IN the employment it would give to labor The
items for lifesaving service" and Lighthouse -
&C., are for the encouragement and protection of
commerce and for safety to life and property The
Items for navy yards, arsenals" &C. is rendered
necessary by the dilapidated condition of this kind
of public property by reason of the failure to make
the necessary appropriations to take care of it during
the last two years. The $250OO0 for "indemnifyine
the States" was simply in compliance with a law
w'sf ~ uhw ts,ss sisims to be paid when audited
DEFICIENCIES CAUSED BY uxwARRANrEp HEpuc-
TIoNs.
The large amount of over 81 500 900 for "defcien
cies was necessary because the House has becn
compelled to pass so many deficiency bills on &C.
count OF former unwarranted reductions that thew
were unwilling to mako these and SO throw the re-
sponslblllty on the Senate. About 81 100000 of
these deficiencies were for the Post Office DEPART
meht and the Department of Justice. The courts in
some states had already been compelled to adjourn
Tor want of funds, and the execution of Justice
would have been substantially suspended if the Sem
ate had not insisted upon the appropriation Seye-
raj branches of the postal service would also have
been seriously crippled or actually suspended. with
OUT them These facts were all understood by the
House committed, but because the necessary deciei,
cIes would have swelled their bills to an amount
larger than was agreeable seemed expedient thew
declined to insert them leaving them to be put in
by the Senate, for which the Senate was to be
charged with extravaganza The other item S., 500
OOo for payment of the Halifax award" was neces-
sary TO maintain the national honor. Had the Sem
ate not inserted it as an amendment extra session
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08

Many years ago, we think it was it rs or 80,
there was considerable excitement in Topeka
and the few towns then south of that point,
over the announcement that pearls had been
discovered in the Whitewater. We know
many that made the trip from Topeka to the
Whitewater 10 search for these jewels. A
jolly Green Mountain boy by the name OF Stod-
dard found one for which no received about
s25, but the most OF the pearls were very
small and OF little commercial value. Fred.
Ortman, at Topeka, purchased few quilts
full. Clint, Arnold, now living In Wichita,
gathered large number for which here
ceiyed thirty to fifty dollars. The pearls were
found in the clam shell which was fished up
from the bottom of the creek. A majority Of
the fishermen got the ague-got it bad. Since
that time we have never heard any thing more
about the pearl business until last week when
Gene Schstiner found three pearls in some
CLAIMS taken from the Little River Two OF
them are very clear and fine, but SO small as
to be Of little commercial value.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08
LIST OF LETTERS
REMAINING IN THE WICHITA rosr OFFICE

Uncalled for August 5, 1873.
To obtain any OF these letters, the appli-
cant must call for Advertised Letters" and
give the date OF this list.
II not called for within one month they will
be sent to the dead letter ofice.
Letters are not advertised until they have
remained in the office one week.
LADIES' LIST.
BeckMrsL BriggsMissM
DeaneMissJs DavisMrsSM
E!liottMissL HensIey MtssM
MesseriyMrsER PayneMrsL
PearceMrsWW RitcheyMrsJ
RobsOnMissL Shocks
StItesMissE StewartMrsI
SpripgerMissL TerryMissRA
WebsterMissA WicoxMrsM
WolfMissC
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1878-08-08
County Surveyors Notice.

All persons wishing surveying done will
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 do, have them sign the order. Ii ehsy
do not, give their names that l may send them
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, 1878-08-08

W. Mason has removed from North Main
street TO the building occupied by Ar. Sem
mers, as jcweler, and Mrs. Watson, as q mil
lnery store, four doors north OF the post
Office, where he will keep the Singer. box
cover, drop-leaf, two-drawer, at forty dollars;
aud the Wilson, Weed, Davis, and all other
machines in the same proportion. 17-4ts