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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-20
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TOBACCO.

There arc two modes of curing tobac-
CO adopted in this country, TO wit: Air
curing and fire or smoke curing. The
former mode is the usual one adopted in
New England, and the latter is com
mon method adopted by both Southern
and Western growers. Air curing Is
simply hanging the plants in sheds or
tobacco barns provided with side doors
or other methods for a free circulation
of air to assist in the drying or curing
of the leaves. At both the South and
West both methods are adopted, and
the great bulk of the Kentucky crop be-
ing cured by AIR instead of fire: and in
this is said TO lie one of the greatest val
ucs. The Kentucky leaf. exposed to all
the changes Of the atmosphere Qille all
air cured tobacco) becomes first dry
then moist, then dry again, and so on
with all the varying weather, and nj
each change parts with some of the sap
giving up with it that irritating, viscious
quality which when fixed in il by the
rapid curing of fire ar hea; makes il so
hot and unpleasant TO the tongue. As
il becomes more and more perfectly
cured. il acquires that sweet nut-like
flavor which MAKES il so universal IA
yorite. whether in plug tobacco or fine
cut. In this connection it is worthy of
note that cutting leaf for the cut chew
ing Tobacco can only be raised in few
counties in Kentucky, and in one or two
on the southern borders of Ohio. So
far as our knowledge goes there is no
other portion of this country which can
grow tobacco fiji for this purpose, and
the cutting factories of the whole coun-
try have to look to this small section for
their supply. Correspondence Farmers
Reriew
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-20

In connect OH with the following list
we h I'VE for sale several tracts of land,
ranging from ! to 70 acres, adjacent to
the city, suitable fer suburban resi-
dences, and choice residence lots in all
parts of the city. We also have the ex-
clcsive agency of several of the best
business lots in the business center of
Ike city. Call at our Office for infor-
nation as to price and location.
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MONEY!.

Since September last. circumstances have
materially restricted our loans.
1t is now our great pleasure to announce
that hereafter we will be prepared TO supply,
on demand, all calls (approved) for long time
money, at reduced rates and most favorable
conditions. Especially would we extend pc
culiar advantages to the renewed Of our old
and faithful borrowers. the time Of whose
principle loan has or is about to expire. Con-
ference may be had by personal interview at
the Bank or by letter addressed to us.
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co INTO No NEW SCuEMEs,

We do not often got out Of patience,
but we are driven almost TO the cxirein-
itv of good nature when. after all we
have said about stock speculations. still
come letters, several a day. asking eth
err if some particular circular does not
present an exception to our general re-
marks, or stating the whole case as if ii
were perfect novelty, and asking cur
opinion on the scheme. Many letters
ask rs 10 the responsibility of the par
ties sending out the circulars, or pub
fishing the attractive advertisement etc.
Now, let us say just once more our say
on this subject. and we hope our read
crs will accept il as final. for we are
really tired Of going over the same
ground again and again. We have an
swcrcd scores of letters by mail. in or
der 10 avoid answering questions in
print. but yet they come, and keep
coming. Please attend. individuals
and firms. by attractive circulars and
advertisements. show how by small in
'vestmcnts large sums may be made.
They show this by an abundance of fig
urcs. and "iigures..-it is proverbial-
won't lie. The usual proposition is to
send the parties certain sums, which |
said parties will use in specializing in |
the stock market. There is plausible |
attempt to show by figures how a GER
tain sum must make large profit if in
vested in .'puts and calls, especial priv
ileges," and all the rest of il. Most of
our letters inquire as to the money re-
sponsibility of the advertisers, and ask
il they viii do as they agree. SO far as
our inquiries 90 the advertisers have
abundant capital. and the question nat
urally arises, if so money is to be made.
why they don't make it themselves.
Whether they will do as they agree we
cannot say, but know nothing TO the
contrary, as, SO far as we have heard,
they do not pretend to do much besides
receive the money. Now, to answer all
questions, for we arc through with wri-
|
that no business man in New York City
would be known to be concerned in the
speculations. His credit would be gone
nj once No clerk. cashier, teller. book
keeper. or any other in bank, insurance
company, mercantile firm, or whatever
place OF trust. would have il known that
he was engaged in "Wall street specula-
tions." rs he is well aware that his place
would be taken from him al once. This
is the esteem in which such matters are
held by the solid men of business. Now
il our readers think that they know bet
ter than the merchants and bankers.
with abundant opportunities TO know
all about Wall street and its ways. let
them act upon their knowledge. We
have for years advised such schemes 10
those who can afford to invest in them.
If they will acquire their knowledge
from personal experience, let them take
the consequences. No doubt many
readers think we devote too much space
TO this matter. Could they see the
number Of letters that come to US, and
the earnestucss Of the writers, they
would think we were right in attcmpt-
ing 10 save hundreds from venturing
their hard earnings in such schemes.-l;
AsesJeua LgucxffxT1A.
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WICHITA, July LIST, 1879.

WICHITA, July LIST, 1879.
To WAom ii may Concern.
In the range Of our vast amount Of Real
Estate Loans, in Sedgwick and five surround
ing Counties, we have sought to carefully
discriminate in the character Of our borrow
crs As matter of reasonable expectation,
in the vast catalogue of our borrowers, some
have not been able to pay their interest at
maturity-for all men who have been true to
themselves in keeping up and extending their
on their timely application at the bank, such
indulgence as would protect them in the po-
session of their homes, an all oar eight years
experience are haze nerer .foye-closed or pressed
Nan Uho had 5cen thus true to Aimself and prop
srly respeetfaito Es.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-20

There are some dclnquents on our record
now wherein equitable virtue forbids that
an adjustment shall be longer delayed. This
can be effected by prompt payment Of due
arrears, voluntary equitable conveyance Of
property, or a suit at foreclosure. This last
is fraught with peril and distress to the bor-
rover, leaving him usually liable under a
judgment to the borrower for such arrears rs
the sale OF the property by the Sheriff leaves
against him unsatsiied, which may remain a
menace ror the term of his life.
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WITH THESE FACTS

before our delinquent borrowers and our So
fictitious injunction to aprompt interview and
adjustment, we must leave this subjec; for
their decision.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-20
FIRST
FIRST
Arkansas Valley
BANK.
FOREIGN LOAN DEPARTMENT.

FOREIGN LOAN DEPARTMENT.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1879-11-20

SUMNER yam pn o. @ ag
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Send J. N. Steele for Circular Price List of Lands.
M Il.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
The ZuluS.
New Yo.k Times.

The Zulus Or Amazu'us, with whGm
the British in south Africa are again sn-
v0Eved, as savages and civilized people
are ever liable to be. are a portion of tsle
Kaffir race, inhabisiDg Natsl and the
region northeast of it. They are lar
more amiable than the Kafirs propSr,
less warlike and 1apacious, more indQs-
trious, more inclined to the ways Sof
peace and civilization. They are MT
urally social, cheerful, light hearted
gentle, afectionate, constant, but very
passionate if aroused, and extremely
fierce in battle. As rule, they are ke-
markedly chaste Tor savages, being fEee
from many concupsicent sins Of the east,
ard even OF Europe. OF inconsistency
they have much, and they are so subject
to the sway of their chiefs that thsir
good impulses cannot be counted upon.
Chaka Dingam, Moskelikatze, and othSrs
of their fell tyrants devastated all
southeastern Africa until put down by tn
fatal rifles of the Dutch Doors, to WHOM,
with their naked bodies only protected
by ox~hide shields they could offer 20
effective resistance. The principal Zulu
tribes are the Amazulu, Amatuae,
Amazwazi and Amatabele. The last,
under Moskelikatz+, have emigrated far
to- the north, where they were found by
Livingstone nine or ten years ago, and
are variously estimated at five hundred
thousand to two millions or more,
though they probably number at pres
ent over million Many Efforts have
been made to convert them to Chris
tianity, and not without considerable
apparent success but, like other I'M
tanned races, they seldom stay converted.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
A Great Feast.
glasses.

For the first course great basin was
brought, on which was the figure OF sn
ass ; this was made OF Csrinthian brass,
and was loaded with sscs, in the shape of
wallets. In one was ripe olives, in the
other was unripe olives. This vase held
besides, in silver plates, kind of oil
seasoned with honey, and the juice of
peoples, steaming hot sausages, prunes
fr2m Damascus, corn and pomegranatcs,
On one side OF the table was basket, in
which was wooden hen with her wings
extended as if brooding. Under the hen
was peacocks' eigs, and in each egg q
tatortolan dressed with pepper. Etheo-
pisn slaves with long hair brought little
leathern bottles full Of honey wine, fill
ing the glasses as they presented them
At the second course, great bottle OF
weil.sealed wine was placed before each
guest. The labels On these bottles read
that it was from Palermo, and hundred
years old. A round piece of merchaum
was placed on the table, marked with the
signs of the zodiac, on each of which food
was placed, taking care that the proper
dish was in it's place; that is, on Aries
was certain kind of peas sown in that
sign, on Taurus a sirloin, On the twins
kidneys, on the scorpin a crown Nero
was born in this sign, on the lion African
figures on each of the other pastries, sea
fish, a lobster, goose, etc. In the midst
o. all this was newly. cut grass, and on
the grass hive of honey.
When they had tasted these dishes
Nero gave a signal, and they immedi-
ateiy disappeared, revealing other plates
filled with rich vianos, the stomach of a
boar, a hare to which wings were
attached to resemble Pegasus, and at the
tour corners of the table figures Of Satyrs
pouring highly seasoned gravies on basins
OF fab. At the third course, Laceda'
monian dogs appeared, baying around a
piece of mecnanism in the form of yre.
It sup orted an immense wild boar,
rom the tusks of which hung little
baskets Of Syrian dates A hunter having
given a Justly thrust in the sides OF the
beat, flock of thrushes flew out, and
were quickly seized, cooked and served
to the guests.
Next, three white living pigs were
brought, with ornamented muzzles and
bells. Onewss selected and given TO the
cook, and was soon brought back. When
it was carved, quantities Of black pud
dug, saussges, and gatherings were
raken out, and the animal seemed to
never have been dressed. The water On
the tables fast disappeared. At the
desert, 3 vase was placed upon the table
containing lottery withticGets, - k'nds
Of precious prizes, fishes, honey, pastry
and ersat variety OF c"nfts. Finally
they brought pie made of thrushes'
then Iais?ns, wa!nuts co1 ections, ounces
larded with cinnamon, Oysters, shell tl8h
flowers, and variety of precious wines
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05

toxes of those banks. It is charged that
these securities were placed upon the
market through the agency of a proml.,
nent railroad official There is further
allegation that tor len years past bonds
acquired in the same way were negotiated
through the same channel, Marsh is now
in tie Eastern peniteuti&ry serving out
lone term for his connection in the
robbery of the aforementioned Pennsyl
Vania banks. .
Worth, the last of the famous quar-
tet1e, appears to be the only member OF
the gang who has managed to keep his
person out OF q prison cell. He, too,
cit for Europe, but with greater p1u
dence than the others. Although hunted
by detectives, he has lived comparatively
undsturbed, even making two or three
transatlantic tri ps without m0lestation.
Shiubu, ne was am sg the first naturally
sought by the New York detective
when the Manhattan Savings Bank was
pIundered recently, but they did not
get him. Notwithstanding all their
enormous iil-gotten wealth, the surviving
members OF the gang, excepting Worth,
are poor.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
AMONG THE BURMESE.
a People OF Primitive Habits aud S!""-
Going Ways.
rom Fraser's Mas azlne


Some individualities of the Burmese
character are illustrated by the compara-
lively slow progress made in this pro,
vince by even the most widely welcomed
accompaniment Of western civilization;
for the late date of the consolidation Of
the province will not wholly account
for the passive resistance to innovation
offered by the conservatism OF simple
and contented people, already richly en-.
dowed by nature. Outside the chief
towns, the Burman has acquired no new
wants such as foreign civilization has
brought to his countrymen in cities. + or
his food, he is content with the tlsh o.
the creek on which his bamboo cottage
is built and the rice which grows on its
borders, ID for clothes, with the fabrIc'
woven in his native village. In his jour
neys to the neighboring town, the canoe
in which he has padded from child Is
sufficient rapid carriage, and If he has
news to sci d to distant relatives the nat
ural and safest mode of transmission
seems by the hand of trustworthy mes.
senger. The "slow sweet hours that
bring him all things good suffice tor all
his business and pleasure; he feels no
prompting to hasten to get rich, no desire
to hear ne VS. of wars and doings of far-of
nations with whom he has no concern,
What need to put his letter in newa
tangled envelopes =? and who Is this
EngIish-speaking postmaster that he
should intrust him with 1t rather than
the brother or cOus n whom he mas known
from infancy? AS for the telegraph, now
can message be better or more quickly
carried than by the downward current of
the mighty Irrawady? Hence it is thst
the po tai authorities at headquarters
are still excl cised in their minds by the
small popularity gained by the post
Office in Burmah, and that the lines OF
telegraph, which now bring nearly all
parts OF the province =" en- rapport" with
the capital of Rangoon and with the rest
OF the world, are as yet almost exc!u>
sively worked tor tie benefit of E lro-
peans. And the same causes operate in
many other directions. Thus, the circus
Iation Of BANK notes, which in India has
given such relic: in business transactions,
has been hitherto found an !mpossibiIity
in BuImah. Ga the other hand, in the
iowks and their neighborhood abundant
signs are found of the influence OF vest
ern civilization. The English shops and
stores of Rangoon ale the resort OF
natives OF all classes, and mol ui..y are
many Burmese houses stocked with eng.
lish urniture, but even in the Buddhist
monastery may be seen, commonly
enough, chairs, carpets, lamps, mirrors
clocks, and even opera>gIasse5 and
musical boxes. Every kind of mechan-
ical toy or instrument seems to have a
special attraction for the Burmese monk.
A group of these ascetics, whose boast
Is in their poverty: may often be seen IN
the shop OF Rangoon Matchmaker and
optician examining his wares, and no
more welcome present can be made to a
monk than pair Of spectacles or opera
GLASSES
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
An Unappreciated Exchange
Bismarck Tribune.

Of late several copies OF paper called
the Congressional Record have been re,
ceived at he Tribune Office. We DOR It
know who sends it and we don't want
it any longer. There are NO pictures IN it.;
10 cookery department with recipes for
pie; no instructions how to make tatting
or spatter work; no instructions how TO
take care of babies; no jokes; nothing but
bad speeches by lew insignificant gen.
tlemen. We don't see how the concern
exists; it has no advertising patronage,
and not a single letter setting forth the
virtues of q baking powder or cough
cure. If the !Iiend Or enemy who sends
the thing to us viii let us kno" the sub
scription price, we'll pay promptly to
have il stopped.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
A Curious Cancer.
Racine (Wis.) Letter in chicago Times,

Racine (Wis) Letter in Chicago Times
A young man named John GiIls died
here Saturday and was buried yesterday.
The disease OF which he died was osteo
cephaloma (cancer OF the honey, and the
case was of considerable interest to the
medical profession The formation was
on the right leg, extending from the hip
to the knee joint. It measured fifty
eight inches in circumference, and
weighed 100 pounds, being much heavier
than all the rest OF the body. The
growth of the cancer had been going on
lor TWO years. It was lanced about
week ago and discharged considerable
amount of cancerous fluid but no relief.
the most temporary, resulted. The
Times correspondent was Informed by an
able physician to- day chat no other case
OF the kind is on record where the cancer
had attained to anywhere SC great size.
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
OUR NATIONAL EMBLEM,
The Bird Of Freedom IA Frnud-Vhp Male
the II nd of Terror,
George W

George w, Peck
1t may have been noticed that thus
far | have made no allusiOn TO the
American eagle, the national trademark,
patent applied for, but it is not that |
do not appreciate the position that
species # poultry occupies on these
occasions. The poet, abiding to the
eagle says:
This is too true. He is high old
bird, and the committee that selected
the eagle as national emblem should
have been arrested tor sdi5orderly con-
duct, O, great bird! You live On
mice. You soar aloit on pinions airy,
until you see poor little mouse witt.
enc leg broken, and then you swoop
down like ward constable, and run him
in. You are a nice old bird Tor trade
mark for nation of heroes, you old
coward. You sit on a rock and watch d
peasant woman hanging out clothes
when she goes in the house to turn the
clothes. wringer, you. great bird, emblem
Of freedom, you, represt NATIVE Of the
land of the free and the home of the
brave, you swoop down on the paDta-
ton and crush your talons in the quiv-
ering flesh of her little baby, take him
to your home high in heaven, and pick
his innocent little eyes out. You bald
headed old reprobate, you would turn
your tail and run at the attack of 3
bantam rooster. 0 eagle, you look well
ca dress parade, but you are unanimous
coward and you eat snakes.
Tne bird that should have been Sc
lected as the emblem of our country, the
bird of patience, torbearance. persever-
ance, and the bird OF terror when arrou =
ed, is the mule. There is no bird that
combines more virtues to the square
foot than the mule. With the mule
emblaZ ned on our banners, we should
be a terror to our foe. We are nation
OF accomplishing hard>wo1kers. Sc is
the mule. We mean to do the fair
thing by every body. We plod along,
doing to others as we would he done
by. So does the mule. We as ma
ton are slow to anger. S, is the mule
As nation we occasionally stick our ear
forward and fan flies of our forehead
s. does the mule. We allow parties to
get on and ride as long as they behave
themselves 50 does the mule But
when any nation sticks spurs into our
TANKS and tickles our heels with straw
we come down stiff legged in front, oul
ears look to the beautiful beyond, "a
voice is cut loose and is shrill for war, cur
Subse quent end plays the snare drum ON
anything that gets in reach of Us, and
strikes terror to the hearts of all tyran5ts
So does the mule. When the country is
older, and congress has time to get ia Its
work, the eagle will be superseded by
the national trademark, and in it,
place will rise the mule in all his gloty
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05

Linger, q gentle time,
Lnger, o radiant grace of bri hit to-day
Let not the hours chime
Gail thee a say;
But Iinger near me still with fond delay.
Linger, for thou art mine!
What dearer treasures can the future hold?
What sweeter flowers than thine
Can she unfold?
o, linger in Thy flight!
For shadows gather round, and should we part
\ dIeary staIless night
ii fill my heart
Then pause and ltnger yet ere thou depart.
Linger, | ask no more
Thou art enough forevec-thou alone:
What future can restore,
When thou art flown,
ALI that hold from thee and call my own
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
A r1embsr of g fashionable mite,

"A EemDST or fashionable uptown
congr3 gation called, at music store and
inquired: "Hsve you the notes Of a
piece of music called the Song of Solo
mon'? adding: "Our pastor referred to
it yesterday morning az an exquisite gem,
and my wife would like to learn to play
it, -......
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
Ethel. &C Jsn't il shameful

Ethel: "Isn't it shameful! Trait
young Parker declares that when tho
light was turned out for the dissolviEg
views he kissed al Of us-exceyt ona r.
All simultaneously: Except one :?
Which could that have been p
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
Natural Bridges.

When caverns in which streams dis
appear sre of small extent, and open at
h,th extremities, they form natural
BRIDGES. They are frequently met with
now In localities where no water existc.
A remarkable curiosity of this kind oc-
cnrs in the Valley of Icononzo. or Pandi,
in Mexico. 1t spans ehasm 325 feet
deep, at whose bottom windsa small tor
rent the Rio de Ia Summa Paz, inclosed
in az almost inaccessible channel. The
principal bridge measures 43 feet IN
lanoth bv 80 in width, and St feet thick.
Sixty FIVE :eet below this first bridge Is
found q second, cons re II three Dlocks'
whica support ther IVES without any
adventurous aid co"llai ID periofa-
80 Nth a hole, .hr n which the bot>
.on IT tho abvss .lbie. The bridge
o.,. over the nv Via, near Verona,
- 1os feet high. d. magnificent rock
hr;daa Of Virgins 20 an abyss which
aanorates two nc }s-an abyss Of 225
.oa+ n the deep rity Of which viii
49, snd see,he Il .t-s waters of &C.
49, o.aok Th;s us arch is nearly
1oo t:o+ IN leugt feet thick it is
o.,,,al curioy Itch no spectator
survey will. Iiugs Of admira-
7, the Il 4 torrent empty
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05

nptician showino him another pair.
"And after that ~ "This." "And
after that p "Alter that? alter that?
You'll need little dog and string"
St. Landry democrat., 1879-04-05
LaNGER, o GENTLE TIME.

OPELOUSAS, LA.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-08-16

E. J. BALDWIN, whose distillery at the
Santa Anita ranch, Los Angeles county, Cal. ,
was seized and himself arrested for violation
of the revenue laws, waived an examination
Thursday, and was held to answer in the sum
of 5000 In examining the witnesses, in or
der to fix the amount of bail, Baldwin S agents
testified that it had been the regular custom
to refill the stamped packages for the retail
business, and that Baldwin said he was pay
ing the Government well enough, and that it
stood him in hand to get the best of them
when he could.-Journd[.