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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

That piece of poetry dedicated to the EA-
GLE and Its friends-more particularly to its
friends-is respectfully If not regretfully de-
clined. Its unwonted pathos made our devil
shed tears nigh unto the size Of ones fist ;
under jts more heroic strains the foreman de-
clared his willingness 10 whip all his rela-
tions, including hi, father-in-law. while in
spired by the xfiiatus Of its closing. hexame-
ter the business manager rushed out and col
lected two dollars year in advance from
carpet-bagger who hadn't been twenty-four
hours in the country. As poetry, simple, in
spirational and divine, its measures contain
ed the witchery Of the tick Of ''Grandfather's
Clock but its recital Of facts set ones teeth
on edge like dry wheel grating on wood
en- axle, and its publication wouldprove pro-
life of black ewes and doctor bills,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Dr. $. BrzozOwski, Of Vicksburg. Missis-
sippi, friend OF Judge Edwin Hill, and who
comes here 10 east his lot with this people,
ing. The doctor is = clever gentleman and
so clever withal that, being by nationality u
Pole. turned the tables upon us with the best
good nature when We made the mistake Of
classifying him as q Russian Bear. He serv-
ed the people OF the South faithfully during
the prevalence Of the late epidemic, but We
presume be has no hankering to repeat the
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Last Sabbath morning the wife Of Hon.
John Kelly. Of Attica township. was kicked
In the head by her pet pony. from which she
has suffered greatly, but her recovery Is not
despaired Of. Since writing the above Mr..
Kelly informs us that she Is much better.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

masonic fraternity Of this city last Sabbath.
lie was from ChilicOthe, Missouri, and was
the engineer at the Grange Elevator. Some
red last Saturday, in lifting piece Of ms
chinery, he ruptured himself internally, af-
ter which, and until released by death, he
fingered in great agony. He leaves six chill
dren to mourn his untimely death, their
mother being dead also. We can learn but
little Of his life, but he seems to have been u
man of irreproachable character. lie was
buried by the masonic fraternity with all the
tenderness and Formally Of the brotherhood
in pursuance Of u Geographic request Of the
deccascd's home lodge. Such a calamity, il
it may be classcd as such, falling upon one
like him. who was the stay and promise Of
those little ones bound to him by the closest
tie in nature. proves incxpressibly sad; but
what though no friends in sable weeds ap-
pear to grievc for an hour, still must we all
die. all leave ourselves, il matters not where,
when nor how. SO we die well.
Some one writes US from Alton upon the
railroad question, but fails to sign his name.
We could not publish the communication
without violating our rules As We must al
ways know the author Of all communica-
tons, thing We thought everybody under
stood. The writer was never more mistaken
in his life than in the positions or assump-
tons set out in his letter. II he will read
the petition he will see that the whole ten
dency is in the other direction. and that for
the extensions west special bonus 10 re-
served. But anybody at Anon ought to un-
dcrstand that rs far ~ the farmers and busi-
ness men are concerned it would be more to
their advantage to have the terminus Of the
road at Wichita than At Oswego, . hundred
and fifty miles away. Our correspondent II
not the only man in this world who. on ac-
count Of jealousy or prejudice or both. stands
in his own light. lie and all others ought to
see that II Sedgwick county makes . mistake
in the present crisis that she will be left out
in the cold with independent through lines
running both north and south Of her, with
only chance to tap either by branch roads.
which branch roads being without COMPETE
ton ruin farmers and all others by ruinous
local rates.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03
Personal Mention.

The Rev. Mr.. Waite, the new NJ. T.. minis
ter assigned to the East Wichita Circuit,
made us pleasant call the other day. lie
was accompanied by his little son. Mr.. W.
will reside in this city
o. Y. Hart, of Halstead, who was a resi-
dent Of Scdgwick county before Harvey was
detached, and who has resided in Sedgwick
City and Halstead ever since, was in the city
on Monday. He said he had never been in
Wichita before. Mr.. Hart il an old resident
Of the State and for years held official posi-
tons in Emporia and Lyon county.
J. $. Soulc, editor and proprietor of the
Anthony Journal, spent two or three days in
the city this week. Mr.. 5. says the emigra-
ton Is just rolling into Harper. and that he
will materially enlarge his paper within \
week or two.
MIR. David Shcllabarger, Of Decatur, ILL.,
nois. brother Of Mrs. G. +. Hargis. has been
spending several days in the city
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Win exchange shsiled corn Cor csslzr pssts.
DSxay RRos.,
ts~tf Douglas avenue. up, Globe House.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Under this name Andrews, Bazaar is known
To all the best authorities on Woman's Toi.
lctte in the United States and Canada. The
wide experience and cultivated taste Of the
editor and proprietor. W. X. Andrews, in
sure the most exact rejection Of what is
most tasteful and artistic in the world Of
fashion. The arts of the household. both
useful and ornamental-such as decoration,
Horticulture, needlcwork, the cuisine, etc
receive the fullest attention, and the literary
departments are represented in the contri-
buttons Of she most gifted men and women
In the land. Topics treated in the magazine
may be generally classified as follows: fic-
ton, poetry. criticisms Of books, music the
drama aud art. biographies, essays, personal
sketches. vii and humor. and personal para
graphs. original and selected. The writers
for Andrews Bazaar are also contributors tor
such magazines as Hsrper's Monthly. Apple
tons Journal, The Atlantic. etc. 4 vast
mass OF brilliant literature. beside the FASH
ion departments. IL furnished for one dollar
per annum; single copies 10 cents. Address
W. Il. Andrews, Cincinnati. Ohio.
SUNDAY was beautiful day aud all the
places ofpublic worship were 6lled, and the
sabbath schools overlooking with happy
faced children. BY the way. this appears to
be the finest climate for children in the
world. Either that or il is extra good pa
rentage. No county in the world can show
40 many children to the population. nor
such fnc, robust specimens. Beautiful little
giris and active. manly little boys il the
rule holding good with . full thousand Of
them in this city, without single excep-
tion.
We told Henry vigus, Kos Harris. and .
lot Of the other old mossbacks. that il the
Hunkers got possession Of Congress some
disastcr would follow. How the prediction
has been veri6ed al know. II hasn't rained
since. 1t will be remembered that the great
drsuth II - was under Buchanaa's aduiuis.
! trsticu, the .sss Demecsstic President, sfsce
which time there has been huge crops until
now. except when the Democrats tried to
elect Greeley aud the grssshoppsu came. IL
queer the Democrats csp't ~ eousthiag -
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03
Tho Currency Question.

Notwithstanding the fs.t that thousansis OF
our people are al pfe.ent wary Ing Themselves
sisno-, TO death over thi- vexci question. ts.
en- to The extent 81 bsRr siirx their business.
,b.,f homes ss1 ,hsp ,iuty to their' isasi...
there AZ. -i.ii thousinJ. upon ihosl, and -
ssssrf. hard working ant intelligent men pour
tsx Iafo the Atrsrs,s- sis.s. The ssrjea sf
the Wet, where ih. Airbi-os. Topeka ssi
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

A. NJ. Boggs and W. II. Northcutt arrived
in tVis city Sabbath night, from California.
and before ten o'clock Monday purchased Of
JIM Steele half section Of land each. These
up FARMS
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

The Wichita Mound Nursery will have on
sale this week the handsOmest and best pre-
served eyergreens ever offered in this market.
They will take contract to set out and insure
their growth. Their place Of sale Is just
west Of the gunsmith shop. They also have
y first-class lot Of fruit trees
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

f.rmer,. isek To your Interest aud zee y.
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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

For ten days past we have been flooded
with letters from all parts of the country, es-
pecially from the western States, desiring in
formation Of the late gold discovery in Cow
ley county. As we stated in our last issues,
We believe the whole thing huge humbug.
The geological formation Of this whole coun-
try is against any such possibility.
Constable ID. y. Williams. in the midst Of
his apprchensions for the result Of the spring
election. welcomed voter 10 his house on
Monday. lie was on time, but Williams
found that he couldn't control his vote. He
offered to stand treat. but the young man act
ed as though he nrcferred n milk diet
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

While my stock OF wan paper i complete
and get the 6rss caolcs. lfxkkIxcrox
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Mr.. Fred. Sewers, who for some three
months past has been residing In Leayen-
worth. IL In the city.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03
Railway Petition

No. wheat - cents, No. 3 6, No. !. 81
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03
Hsuss and Lets for Sale.

We offer for sale the large and desirable
property on Lawrence Avenue, now occu-
pied by G. +. Hsrgis. One and one-half sto-
ry frame dwelling, seven rooms, kitchen,
bathroom, cistern, stable, etc., complete.
Price low, terms easy. Apply to City Mills.
LIT
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

A year or two ago the EAGLE and its farm
er correspondents discussed, At some consid-
cradle length, the catalpa tree and its adapt
ability to this valley. The Seitstifc .American
and Farmer k,'' and the editor Of this pa
per favored the conclusion. That season and
last year considerable seed Of the tree was
sown and some transplanting done. The re-
suit has proved most satisfactory. The eli
mate and soil seems most favorable to that
tree. Two years ago Mr.. Perry Wilkin
planted some three hundred seeds. The trees
grew from three to four feet high the first
year, but were burned down in the fall, but
grew up again last season, and the growth
was simply astonishing. He brought us over
four last Saturday which had grown last year
nearly six feet hight, with diameter ut the
ground of from one and half to two inches.
The catalpa is not only fast grower and
very ornamental. but produces an extra
quality of hard wood.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

\ fine selection Of wall paper rscsissd "a
Icimer's Book store SAAn
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The largest stock Of Silks, Cassimeres and
Dress Goods ofall kinds will be fund At
Geo. Myers 4 Bros. LIT
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

The Wallace Sisters had an immense crowd
TO hear them. but their performance was ex-
ceedingly thin. When the ladies came out
with their best clothes ON they looked like
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

A package to which was aiixcd e3s.Se in
postage stamps was affixed, was mailed At
the Wichita postofice this week.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Charles Whey has been doing an extensive
job Of gold lettering on the plate glass win
dow and door Of Steele's real estate and in
surancc rooms. The job is a credit to Mr..
Whey
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WICHITA. KANSAS, APRIL 3, 1873.
CT Y ANDCOUN'TY NEWS.

Ed. Ridge got April fooled with . hand
some ten-pound girl baby.
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March came In like menagene and went
out like an escaped geological caravansary.
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Sam LOwman has rented the vacant room
In Commercial block and will soon open up
large stock Of clothing and gents furnishing
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Haverly's Ministries are coming. Will be
in the city on the nights Of the eth and 9Th.
The Haverlys are the Original Georgia Min
strels and have the reputation Of being the
finest company Of the kind in existence.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

q. Myers & Bro. have the best stock Of
Boots and Shoes in the city. l-tf
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Al. Walton has been spending week
among his old friends in Wichita. He has
charge Of the .Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe
baggage room at Topeka, u very pleasant
berth
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Mr.. Henry Shuman. whose success A. =
gardener is becoming more conspicuous each
year, and whose supply Of vegetables. espe-
cially OF choice vegetable delicacies, seems
never to run short. the first man in the mar
ket in the spring and the last one out In the
fall, will accept our thanks for a lot Of fine
asparagus and rhubarb, the first Of the sea-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

All parties having charge Of railroad peti.
tons will return them to the County Clerks
Office by Saturday the 5th. 1t which time the
Commissioner will be I'm session,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Mr.. o. NJ. Billings has purchased the home
property f II. II. Allen. whole square and
residence in the northwest part Of the city.
Mr.. X. il gentleman Of means and expert
encc. the father Of Hon. Levi Billings. OF Mari
on county .and Of II. A. Billings, of Burlingame
He is an acquisition TO our city. and will
prove solid, enterprising and valuable citi-
zen. an avcrmcnt made upon an intimate ac-
quaintancc Of many years.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

In the blocks where the permanent curbing
and guttcring has been put in the water from
the roofs Of the business houses should be
conducted to the streets and not to the alleys.
The more water that can be thrown into the
cutters the better will they clear themselves
aud the less liability Of sickness from stag
nant standing water.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

The woman's Guild (EpiscopaD will meet
Thursday afternoon, N 3 O'Clock, at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Munger, corner Of First aud
Market streets. All interested arc respect
FULLY invited to attend.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

The funeral of Mrs. J. II. Hill. whose sad
death last "Wednesday evening in such
marked degree called forth the sympathies Of
our people. was attended by y large number
Of people, her remains being followed to the
cemetery by long line Of carriages. The
services were held At the NJ. Church. and
the sermon was peculiarly appropriate and
full Of warm sympathy and comfort for the
living and bright hope for the dead.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

You can find large line Of Linen, Percale,
Cambria and Calico suits for Ladies At Geo.
Myers & Bros. l.tf
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MARRIED..

DOC CREEK, April I. 1879.
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A smart Alec. who made up his mind that
cheek and confidence would stand him for
capital in the horse and mule trade, was con-
WINGED of his error before the police court
last week, at the expense Of about ei6 and
costs. For stock in trade cheek has met with
but little encouragement In these parts, rs
several that we wot of might testify, Of whom
the mule dealer Is not the most conspicuous.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

Uncle Horace Carpenter says the wheat up
his way that was sown the last Of August and
drst Of September on ground broken In July
looks very promising. but that wheat sown
late on ground plowed late looks sickly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

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buy E-i.isli.bn,.uf Au
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7. c. Rullison, the upper Main street black.
smith. has been trying his hand in putting
up telephones. experimenting with various
designs and styles. His hand well In he put
up one between this Office aud the post ONCE.
A. transmitter Of sound Il seemed . sue
cess, but As generator or conductor Of cleo
tricity il seemed TO have too much diaphragm
or too great = combination Of copper and
other metals. for during . windy day that
followed, In which . half dozen employees and
attaches OF the two Offices named had been
knocked down and scorched by regular old
fanhisaed lightuing. xr. Rullison was In.
fnnsd 20 cAaags Il for bras rimned one
one that better fitted the cheeks Of the aforc.
said, and with less reserved force, - Il were.
The new instrument works to . charm. A
quiet whisper is transmitted nom one Office
20 the other, distance Of some thrUc hun.
oEsd tesA with psgtssS dIseoDsoovsk
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-04-03

The place to buy your Kid Gloves is at Geo
Myers & Bros. LIT
The daily gazette., 1879-08-12
Grand Excursion Of the seo.o..

A meeting of the employees Of tie
upper or old foundry of the Lobdeii, Gar
Wheel Co., was beld on . iSainIr.
day, August 9th. A COMMITTEES was.an.
pointed to wait upon the officers. to as
certain what day would be suitable for
them to take their annual excnfsi0r te
Cape May OH the steamer RepuI,y;c
The committee report d Thursday. An
gust 14lh, as the day agreed upon. Mr..
VIM. Thompson was appointed chief
MarshaPs Aid. The COMMITTEES IN
Band reported as to having secured the
services Of the Flute Band or Dinm
Corps Of the works in connection, with
Professor Crozier's orchestra. 'The
Bouncing Committee was ordered TX h
at the upper foundry a. half past q o,.
clock on that morning for the pi,ibose
OF bouncing out Of shop all hands come
to work on that day.. to be bounced on
board Of the s. A. Mccall. The Bobnc-
ing Committee reported, as thew had
been detailed to preserve order onpftbat
day, they procured q hedge of black
thorns which will be fully used on all
unruly members of the tribe. {. The en-
ployees are requested to. meet at the
old foundry at 7 O'Clock, sharp, they will
then proceed headed by the band TO- the
>. A. Mccall. The band will Jvear
their new uniforms on the OCCASION the
Drum Major will have new reaImentals
made for the occasion. The etnDloyes
are hereby notified to be at the works
by q. m. with haversacks packed with
provisions to consist of three water
crackers, one small red herring. one
lar-e jug OF water, one quart cup with
tnree marrow rat beans. By order Of
The daily gazette., 1879-08-12
A WONDERFUL NEVADA VAL
LEV

Captain Rhodes, of Esmralda county,
who Is In this city, is owner of what is
known as Rhodes Salt Marsh, but which
is a perfect laboratory of mineral wealth.
The valley contains 414O acres. 1t is
quite level, and is surrounded on all
sides with high volcano mountains. 1t
is situated about fifteen miles west of
Columbus.
In this little valley is a sufficient
amount of salt to supply all the markets
of the United States, If not the whole
world. A foot or two below the surface
is found solid floor of pure rock salt,
as firm and as transparent as ice. In
deed, when the sand that covers the sur
face is stripped off the salt below bears
very close resemblance to field of ice.
In many places little streams of water
bubble up through the mass of salt, and
very frequently deep pools are found,
which look just like the air holes in a
frozen lake.
The salt made at the marsh is perfectly
pure. w hen tract of ground has bee q
stripped of the surface soil the salt water
risea over the bed Of rock salt to the dep.
tn of foot or two. Then crystals of sal
begin to form on the surface of the water
and as they form they slnk to the bot
tom. 1fsalt Is to be Gne, for table use
workmen stir these crystals about with
shovels as they settle to the bottom, thus
breaking them up. For use in working
| silver ore coarse salt is as good as fine,
and the solid formation may he dug up
with picks If necessary, but the loose
crystals are more readily handled, and
as much salt of that KIND Is formed as
can be disposed of.
Not only are there inexhaustible stores
of salt in the little valley, but immense
stores of borax. This borax is of the
finest quality known, and two or three
cents per pound more can be obtained
for st in Europe than for any other borax
sent to that market. Splendid speel-
mems of tincal, or natural crystals Of
borax, are found in the marsh imbed ID
In the clay near the surface. Immense
quantities Of sulphate of magne>ia
(epsom salt) and sulphate Of soda (glau
Der salt) In a pure state are also found.
Nitrate of potassa (saltpetre) ls found,
bat the extent of the deposits Is not
| known.
Common potash is found in great
abundance, and among the curious speci-
maDs to be obtained, are what are called
'cotton ball" (boreate of lime) and f.
brous crystalline borax. Also there Is
found an abundance Of an unknown
mineral. 1t is something described In
none Of the books. 1t does not appear in
the shape of crystals, yet has regular
form of Its own, presenting the appear
anse CT branches of coral. 1t is thought
that this may be some new salt. A guam
ton. Virginia CitJ tNecdda) Enterpris