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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
Naming Counties.

The Troy Chief Of the current week
SAYS:
'.The Atchison Champion, speaking
Of the proposition to divide Wallace
county into three new counties, suggests
tina. these or Others be named Reeder
Geary and Walker, in honor Of the first
three Territorial Governors who did Sc
mneh TO make Kansas free.
That would do very well for Reeder
and Geary. but we do mo-; know what
Robert j. Walker ever done Ito make
Kansas free. --Lagrescs .fo1rsnl.
He threw ont The returns from Oxford
precinct. johnson county. and gave err
iifjcste. Of election TO three Free State
Councilinen and eight members Of the
House. This action made the Legislature
which asaembied early in January, isss.
Free Staie-tlse first ever convened in
the Territory. If6cvernor Walker had
admitted these returns the Legislature
would have been Pro-Siavery. HE hoa.
-; sct,on gave the FREE state inen legal
cou,ro, Of the Territorial government
q control they never Afterwards lo-i. H.
ala, led To his removal by the Pro-
slavery administration II james Bn-
chsnan. 4 t'ro-SIsvery Democratic
cosyenf;cn heid Il ssrfsy s.ierwsni. de-
noanerd Rsedcr. 6esry ssf Walker -
traitors 20 the Democrats PARTY. Gss.
eruor Walker returned 10 the East. sad
BIZ letters and speeches did very faaeh
10 make friends for Free kan.as and 10
put an end 10 the oafra1ee from whl-h
ihe Free State meg suffered Czampsca
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
Legate as q Brainy Man.

The ablcst man. BY far. in the State OF
Kansas. who would have made his mark
in the councils of the Nation. has never
occupied higher position than member
of the Legislature. That man is James
+. Lcgate. He possesses more ability.
more craftsmanship. more solid common
sense. than any man the State ever had.
Kansas Chief.
That coming from the oldest paper IN
the State, whose editor has not only
been intimate with all the public men of
Kansas for twenty-five years, but who
has himself occupied many responsible
positions. and who pens only what he
believes, is pretty strong language.
There is no denying the fact that James
F. Lcgate is, in the matter of BRAIN
power. the peer Of any man in the West.
with few superiors any where. We rec
ognized and acknowledged the force Of
his mental G.ake-up and wonderful tai
cnts years ago and upon more than one
And still. rs Miller observes.
he has never occupied higher position
than member Of the Legislature, unless
that of United States mail agent or
United States assessor arc higher, both
Of which positions be has filled. Why
such natural and strong leader should
fail os his ambitions, or why the people
Of Kansas should be deprived Of such
eminent service a. he could render in
IN ma sts2tAAlec peA Ahs 81 eu.s. .
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
The Indian Territory.

The result of the investigation on the
part of the committee on territories of
the Senate in the matter of Indian af-
fairs in the Indian Territory, is report
the substance of which may be said to
be embraced in the following points:
First, That portion of the school
fund was used by the delegates repre-
senting the Cherokee Nation, but that
it has been paid back.
Second, That the land be divided in
severalty, without affecting the railroad
grants.
Third, That any Indian may become q
citizen of the United States if he de-
sircs.
Fourth, That there is need of better
protection for life and property in the
Indian Territory, and to that end have
prepared bill establishing United
States Court with civil and criminal ju-
risdiction. The committee also recon-
mend delegate in Congress, and by the
same bill establishing the court, pro-
vides for the election of delegate.
The bill provides that any male citizen
who would be qualified citizen of any
State, who has resided in the Territory
for six months, may vote ut the election
for said delegate.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
The Murderers to be Tried.

The EAGLEw was the first and about the
only paper in the State that gave utter
ancc to the conviction that the Chey-
cnnes who committed the murders up
on our western borders last summer
should be captured and turned over to
the civil authorities of the counties
where the outragcs were committed, for
trial aud punishment. The Indians ar
rived at Fort Leavcnworth last Friday.
Adjutant General Noble. accompanied
by Sheriff Mastcrson, Of Ford county.
James Mastcrson, c. Bassett. Geo. Sui
Ivan aud A. French, reported to Gen.
Pope at Fort Leavenworth and identi-
fed the Cheyenne prisoners as portion
of the band who engaged in the disas-
trous raid. When Mr.. French went in
70 the cell where Wild Hog was confined
the latter covered his face with his blan-
kct. but French recognized him at once,
he with the other gentlemen having
spent many years among the lnd'ans,
and many times in the company of the
Chcyennes. Wild Hog. Old Crow, Big
Head. Left Hand. Blacksmith, Porcu-
pine and Mosewalker have been turned
over TO the State for prosecution, hav-
ing been identified. They went west 10
Dodge in care of the Sheriff, last Sun
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
For the EAGLE
Lone Tree Lyceum.
Waco. February IA. l

WACO. February IA, 1879.
Allow me to say through your columns
that if the citizens of Wichita and sur
rounding county want to laugh aud
grow fat they want to attend the Lone
Tree Literary, at the Blood school house
every Tuesday night, which is run upon
the principle of a lyceum and thespian
combined. Last Tuesday night, Febru-
airy 18th, put the cap sheaf on anything
this side Of New York. have heard of
the Kendall Combination. Nellie Boyd.
and many other troupes, but the Lone
Tree beats them all, February 18th the
house was called to order by the Secre-
tary, the President and vice-President
both being absent. Judge Atwood was
appointed to the Chair, pro tenn. The
minutes of the last evening being read,
the programme for the evening was an
nounced rs follows: Destinations by
Miss Cora Sulkey, Mollie Alexander and
Sallie French: also by Messrs. Haskell,
Bansom, Waybright, johnson, Alexan-
der and Tomlin. Song by Jacob Slough.
Dialogue by Miss Josie French aid En-
ma Ransom. Song by MIR. Vanscoit.
Dialogue by Messrs. Slough, Morgan
and Blood. Song by Mr.. Slough Decla-
nation by Birdie Sulkey. Negro song
and clog dance by Meesrs. Waybright,
Morgan and Blood. Negro sermon BY
the Rev. Jacob Slough. Then reading
Of the paper, which was short but sweet.
After recess Of ten minutes discussion
Of the question:
Resoired. That surrounding circum-
,,ances exert more influence on our sue |
,ess in life than natural ability.
NJ. z. Morgan and Vim. vanscois on
he affirmative. and Judge Atwood and
N. Ransom on the negative. The ques-
ion. after being ably discussed. was
eft to a jury Of three men. who gave
heir decision in faveT Of the negative.
IS sustained by Atwood and Ransom.
The society then adjourned for one
week. Yours, NJ f. N.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
Railroad Legislation.

From all over the State during the
last campaign the cry went up for legis-
lation controlling and fixing railroad
freights and tariffs; and all the noise
could not be traced to politicians and
Office seekers. In reading the papers
and hearing the candidates talk, one
would have been excusable in conclud-
ing that wonders would take place i'm
mcdiately the Legislature assembled.
But how stands the case now! There
is not less than 500 TO 900 miles Of new
Railway calculated upon and desired by
different sections of Kansas next season.
These new or proposed lines interest
nearly every city and county in the State
directly or remotely. The second sober
thought is upon the peoples of these in
tcrests which brings the conviction or
knowledge that adverse legislation will.
by barring out eastern capital, postpone
their pet projected lines until years in
the future. The result is that Senators
and Representatives who were made to
promise to vote for such legislation are
now being flooded with petitions and
letters to withhold their hands yet lit
tic while. In some counties large meet
ings have been held and threatening res
olutions passed and transmitted to their
members. The counties without any
roads are in terrible sweat, and those
wanting competing lines are on the
same ragged edge.
As far as this particular point is con-
corned, the feeling is one of independ-
cncc. If railways arc crippled, we have
a terminus, and if they are not crippled
we will get another and may be two.
Still il is to be hoped that the Legisla-
ture may do nothing foolishly or bindly.
Kansas is genuinely prosperous now,
her future is bright and she wants at
least l 600 miles more of railroad in the
next two years, and our representatives
should be very careful that il does moth
ing fatal to our growth and develop
mcnt.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
Foo ,he Esxse.
Festival ct Maple Creek.

FL PAso, January .. 1879.
Through the medium Of your excel
lent paper des;rc TO say word in ref
crence to a festival that was held At the
Maple Creek school hsssse ON the even
ing Of january I'D. After the school
house had been filed slinoss 10 ifs ut
most capacity Rev. John AeCeaiisier
stepped forward and made = few very
appropriate remarks. The older people
were then invited TO partake Of the
good things that had been prcpAres. sssr
the occasion. Amer they had eaten and
were satisfied Others tilled sheir places,
till faily one hundred hsd been s<ryei-
and vet there remained enough 70. H.
most - many moro. The supper con-
sissed Of oyssso. pies- cakes. turker,
boiled ham. veal. and. IN fart, evesyfhing
thar would 60 to make up good sup
per. believe thai every one was iss'.
py, q dna's ae hDw q cUsA - oshW.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
For the EAGLE.
Items from Ell Paso.
Ell PAsO, February IA, ]

Ell PAsO, February IA, 1879.
The pleasant and sunshiny days that
we have had lately warns us that spring
is not far of.
Some of the farmers in this vicinity
have commenced blowing, the majority,
however, are busy husking their corn,
which the cold and snowy weather pre-
vented them doing before.
The Good Templar fraternity partici-
pated in a supper last Tuesday evening,
which was quite a pleasant affair. In
the neighborhood of hundred mem-
bers had their palates tickled with the
savory dishes prepared by the young
ladies of the lodge.
A light snow fell on the 18th, but the
warming rays of Old Sol madeit all dis
appear the next day.
St. Valentines day was duly observed.
A number of young ladies received val
entines from their beaux ideal.
The exhibition next Friday evening
will consist of dialogues, recitatiOns,
charades and burlesques. ''The Coun-
try Aunt's Visit" will be presented by
Misses Harper ,Brownlee ,Huffbauer and
McGurn. A pleasant time is anticipat-
ed. Come one, come all.
Thank you "May" for the compliment
to the FL Paso Literary Society. Let us
hear from you often through the col
umns of the EAGLE.
Mr.. Grey is engaged at present in the
completion of the dwelling on Rev. |. Il.
ThompsOn's place.
The river is frozen over again sufli-
GENTLY strong to admit Of persons cross
ing on foot.
Since the advance in the market price
of hogs number of large droves have
passed through town en- route for
Wichita.
Mr.. Mahin's term of school expires on
the Goth inst. lie anticipates taking a
trip to the western wilds of Kansas.
lie has proved himself to be a teacher
Of a more superior grade than most
teachers are, and leaves with the good
wish es of all. FL Paso will miss him,
but we wish him success in whatever he
undertakes or wheresoever he goes.
The mysterious disappearance of Mr..
Il. Palsy has caused his friends and rel
atives TO sucpect foul play from events
that have been lately developed. We
understand the matter is being thor
oughly investigated.
FL Paso is a beautiful location for n
thriving town, and we hope that the
railroad will find before too late that it
will be to their advantage to make this
a point in their course.
Our town feels badly the necessity Of
having another bridge across the river.
since our last one was washed away.
Would il not be beneficial for our town,
BY way of commanding the trade from
the other side, for us to construct at
least a temporary bridge till future
events develop the railroad question.
Yours respectfully,
DERF CIMoR.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20

SO0e of TIE members Of IL LeGaula-
tire Who 20 bitterly fbught - de16ok
h. hgalls' election, 10 tie unQaeasan1-
ness q their positioa, and ssllise ~
necessity Of raising . dnst or smoke =
. cover for retreat. h some Instances
TIE preferences Of their constituents
were disregArded, and they have been
rePudlated q home. So an hvestigD-
ton was instituted. and some Of The
members, feeling the tightness Of the
place they were in, though unnsetl to re
heion and morals. appealed with partic-
ular JUNCTION Of manner to God for the
rectitude Of their intentions! AIN this
wriggiiAg win not deceive any one. The
more agony they put ON the less credit
win think was fraud, and the effort to
cover their folly viii be Of NO avail
Oskalooso Iadependenf.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20

wisel and those who were instrumsntal
in getting up the festival certainly d.
serve great credit for their effort. The
proceeds Of the festival were given to
Mr.. McCollister, in accordance with the
object for which it was gotten up. But
this is easily accounted for when we re-
member the estimation IN which Mr..
McCollister is held BY the good people
in this locality. They believe him to be
q good man, and also believe in his doc
trine have abundant faith in him - .
minister /; believe he works for good
acts, good purposes, and for the accom-
plishmcnt Of the best ends and, though
the results of his work here are not Is
gratifying as some might desire, yet it
has not been in vain. May Mr.. McCol-
lister enjoy many more such good times
and when done with the cares Of this
life meet those instructed by his pre-
cepts and profited by his example in
that better world. Respectfully,
X. A. HALL.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
For ',r Eagle.
The Efficacy Of Water in Baptism.

WICHITA, February Is. 1879.
EDITOR EAGLE In your issue OF last
week | saw an a, 'ticle from Waco re-
viewing discourse that l delivered at
Independence school rouse some time
ago, upon the subject If 1.-The Taber-
nacle," which leaves me in rather con-
troverted position before the reading
public. consequently l shall ask your
permission TO state more fully what l
did say. and also what believe in refer
ence to the points of controversy.
did say that there was not enough wa
ter in all the air. earth and sea to wash
away one sin. Those who heard Mr..
Kirby on last Lords day in that elo-
quent and mastery manner on the sub
ject of doing away with the old types
and shadows. Jewish ceremonies. and
the outward performances of the pres
cnt age, know something of what !
think Of obtaining salvation by water.
There can be nothing more in water
baptism than IN act of obedience. or the
right Of initiation. John says: The
blood Of Jesus Christ His son cleanseth
from all SIM" Not water. To say that
water washed away sin would make it
an object Of worship. Because some |
nations worship fire is no reason for US
10 worship water. Those who think |
that water win remit sins let them bring |
The proof. then we are ready to hear |
hem. II |, or any one else. was to inn |
nerse man in every ten feet of water |
rom the source of the Arkansas 10 its
mouth, and il he had not repcnted and
lad faith. his baptism would amount 10
and he, with the rest Of the
wicked sons and daughters of Adam
rho die in their sins, would be lost
world without end Paul said that
christ ''sent him not to baptise but TO
,rr.ch the gospel and II Paul could
Az 90. presume Others could say -
rish the same propriety. On the qncs-
ion Of devil win not deny having said
M I did not bc1ie,c IN . devl -
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
For the Eixie.
From Topeka.
Topeka, February Is, 1S'

Topeka, February Is, 1879.
EDITOR EAGLE:-Another legislative
week has passed and not muc-i work
done. Much time has been spent in
wrangling over the alleged frauds per-
tanning to the election of Senator In
gals. The allotted time Of the present
session expires March 5th, and no doubt
many important bills will die ON the
calendar. What a wrong is perpetrated
ON the State by electing men to the Leg
islature whose sole object seems to be
..dog in the manger." A wise man said:
"One sinner destroys much good" If
any one doubts the truth Of this state
ment let him look on here awhile and
he will be convinced Of its truth.
Our Senator and Representatives have
all been faithfully at their posts, where
with eagle eye they see defects
And eagle ken each good protects.
Captain Tucker expects to join the
Old Settlers meeting at your place,
where, with sparkling wit and words OF
fire, he will sway his audience Mt will.
Mr.. Greiffenstein no doubt will accom-
pany him to say amen to his brother
Representative eloquent appeals.
predict good time for the Old
Settlers.
l have met with the Hon. Mr.. Hol-
linger, ex-member from Dickinson, who
is one of the greatest wheat growers
Of the State. He informs Inc that he
raised seventeen thousand bushels OF
wheat that graded No. in the mark
ct, from four hundred acres the past
season, making thirty-four bushels per
acre. He was the importer of the first
Fultz wheat brought to the State. He
has tried several varieties, but regards
the Fultz the most profitable, both as
regard to quality and yield. He also
raises the Red and White Clossin,
which are nearly equal to the Fultz,
and being a little late is an advantage
in large crop. lie is now trying the
Egyptian, and is very favOrably inn
pressed with its prospects. He has
shipped ten thousand bushels of his
present crop to Kansas City, which is
said to be the finest wheat shipped to
that market the present season. His
mode Of culture is to plow early and
deep, follow the plow with the harrow
and sow early in September. With
such culture he thinks there is not
much danger Of failure.
Uncle Johnny Carpenter. with the
Board Of County. Commissioners, have
honored us with their presence, but
your correspondent being confined to
his room by sickness did not have the
pleasure of their company. Interests
pertaining to our county, after which
they were looking, are all going right
We are having a very pleasant stay
at the Harvey House, near the capitol.
The fare and accommodations are
good, prices reasonable. We would
invite our friends visiting Topeka to
stop here. OBSERVER.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20

The amendment TO the army appro-
priation bill authorizing railroad compa-
panics having telegraph lines to trans
nit kilograms for the government and
general public at rates to be fixed by
the government will, ii is said, pass the
Senate without serious opposition. 1t
passed the House on the Sth inst, by an
almost unanimous vote. The measure
is one of very great Importance. 1t is
estimated that if passed it will take
away from the Western L .1ion company
Onc-third of its business.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20
More Lies Nailed.

Pangborn. the Topeka correspondent
Of the Kansas City Times. the head and
front Of the whole investigating bnsi-
ncss-with shame we acknowledge it
has been for weeks telegraphing unmit-
igatcd falschoods TO the organ Of the
James Brothers and other Missouri rcb-
els. His last was n charge that ID. K.
Anthony approached members with
money and that, fearing an invcstiga-
ton. Anthony was about TO absent him
self from the State. Such declaration
Is on par with all the lies Matched up
upon which to base an investigation.
Col. Anthony denounces the lie in such
terms and with such force as must make
even the dirty tool of Missouri organ
vince. IL such a thing were possible.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20

ton that might pay investigated True,
he has always been called . political
trickster, dangerous lobbyist, and .
high old demagogue, but it Il just -
true that these assertions have been
made from political standpoints and by
politicians, who besides being jealous
were not more virtuous themselves than
Caesars wife. No such charges have
ever been preferred by the people, nor
vet by the men whom ne has served,
and their name is legion. No people
nor no individual was ever found CON-
planning that he had proved untrue or
recreant to the best interests Of Kansas.
Competent, dignified, untiring, energet-
ic, and in the possession Of faculties that
enable him to reach the bottom and
rcmotest possibility of every question
that presents itself, he would be . second
Ben Butler in Congress, Bismarck in
any political situation. By the way, the
cock-eyed son Of Destiny once remark
ed that Legate was the nearest match
he ever confronted ON the witness stand.
The First district would do big thing
for itself by sending Legate to Congress,
send him in spite of politicians and their
protests.
The EAGLE had the honor Of once
suggesting his name for Governor. Had
he been nominated and elected the tail
would have never wagged the dog in
his case. We never got over an uncom-
Portable feeling against Charles Sumner
because he defeated the confirmation of
Legate as Governor of Washington
Territory. We should have lost him
but he would have been heard from
speedily and frequently, and heard from
always as formerly from Kansas"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-02-20

Major VIM. Baldwin has not For
0otten his old Wichita Home.

MAJOR Wms 6ol0W10 M 0OS cOS>
gotten his old Wichita Home.
Major william Baldwin writes US .
long, personal letter, from Washing
ton, which is filed with good feeling,
begotten, no doubt, of returning health.
Did we dare, we would for the sake
Of his old friends here, reproduce the
the whole Of it; but we will take the
chances Of scolding, and give an ex-
tract
Col. MURDoCK-My Dear Sir II
write to say that l am very glad to
receive the EAGLE. You win be pleas
ed to learn that my doctors say ! am
to get well entirely-to recover my
health ultimately-and believe it, be-
cause l am very much improved, and
beginning to look like my former self.
l see you are jubilant over Hon. }. j..
Ingalls, triumphant reelection to the
United States Senate. You may well
say it was q glorious triumph, because
of the character and power of the
men who voted and worked against
him. They had commenced months
before the election, had him hemmed
in on every side, and were confident
Of success, and not without reason,
for heretofore they had had their own
way, time out of mind, in such mat
tiers. Mr.. Ingalls, was not my first
choice. Ben Simpson was, for many
reasons, two of which are sufficient:
1st-He has, in my opinion, as good
abilities as any of the aspirants for
that high Office.
2nd-I like him personally, and that
you know goes long way with me.
But when l reflect on what might
have been had Ingalls, enemies sue
ceeded in. slaughtering him, can con-
sistently "rejoice and be exceeding
glad.'
While not personally intimate with
Mr.. Ingalls, know his standing in the
Senate, and he would not be the ''tail
end of the best ten in the lot. All
this l say, not in Disagreement Of
Judge Campbell, who certainly has al
ways had my best wishes for his sue
cess in life. b.