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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24

The Omaha Herald IL one of the most
sensible IS well as vigorous Democratic
newspapers in the West. 1t has the
honesty to speak the following words of
truth and sOberness concerning Gen.
Grant and his candidacy:
"Thc really dangerous man was de-
featcd 1t Chicago, say what men may.
His other name was Y. s Grant. RIOS
cOe COnkling was never SO perfectly
right on any public questions as he was
when he asserted the strength Of Gen.
Grant in the South, and in the pivotal
states Of New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut. Among the men Of COM
mercc and Of mony, aud in the trade
ccnters Of those metropolitan States, If
Gen. Grant had been announced ut Chi
cagO il would have been simple mad
ness for tho Democratic managers TO
have neglected any effort for his over
throw. Gov. Hendricks held to this
view from the beginning, and he was
right.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24
HON. H. C. SLUSS.

The friends Of the gentleman whose
name heads this article have decided TO
present him to the approaching senator
ial convention tor reelection to the po-
sition which he now holds. The writer
has personal acquaintance with Mr..
Sluss extending over period of fifteen
years. He returned from the army in
1865. and in 1866 became the law part
ner Is Non. J. G. Cannon, Of Illinois,
now representing the 14th district OF
that state in congress, then . resident
of Tuscola. Mr.. Sluss at once took rank
as leading lawyer Of central Illinois,
In 1866 and 1868 he struck sledge-ham-
mer blows for Republican principles
sad attained to high position as logi.
cal and forcible speaker and stamped
himself as one of the PROMINENT, rising
young men of the country. His lisa pOr-
ton Of the history Of this portin of Kan
sas, and we question if any other man
in the district has done as much for its
permanent advancmet. Recognizing
his sterling qualities the people have
honored him with positions of public
trust, and that he has fully met their cx-
pcctatiOns is . matter Of hist0ry-be-
yond dispute. Now, having fully test
ed him in the Office of State Senator,
and ascertaining that he has qualifica-
tions which eminently fit him for the
position. is it wisdom to make a
change! We think not. lie would, II
reelected, return to the Senate in a
position to do much more service than
any new man, being already thorough
ly posted, and recognized by the lead
ing men throughout our state. The
Republican is decidedly in favor Of his
denomination, and we believe that the
people of Harper county think likewise.
But of this we shall have more to say
hereafter.-1Anthony Republican.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24
TON ANDERSON.

We notice that Maj. T. J: Anderson
has returned home from Chicago, and
is receiving the congratulations Of his
friends at Topeka, for his work at the
Convention. We take the occasion to
say a well-deservcd word for this stall
wart Republican. For more than twen-
ty wears he has been an active, agrees
i've force in Kansas politics, and gal
liant soldier, beside. He u no fAlr-day
friend, but man Of strong convictions
and unselfish and uncaloulating friend
ships. lie never works for himself, but
always for some friend, and ever tor the
party. He made q gallant fight for his
rights, and those of his district, and the
friends with him, and won. But while
he lost his first choice, he is to-day At
the front, and 10 n,sn in kansas win do
more effective work from this day until
November. than Tom Anderson. I'm
selfish, asking nothing, wanting nothing
his name and energies always at the
command Of his party, he il one al the
ideal Republicans Of the aggressive
State. We wish there were more like
him.-Kansds CITY Journal.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24

point last week. Mr.. H. Il also buildihg
. fine Residence upon the Prather addi-
ton which win Ne IN ornament to our
city.
Quite sensation has been created BY
little family racket; we await further
developelnents.
Mr.. vanderwort moved his ice cream
and lemonade parlor from the west side
of town upon his lots in the north end
enc day last week. He is now prepared
to furnish ice cream Of an excellent
quality to his customers on short no
ticc.
C. II. Durham moved his wagon shop
. few feet south ON very fine lot re-
Gently purchased.
Mr.. E. F. Emery, the representative
of the A. T. & s. r. railroad company
here, has made himself present Of
pair Of canaries, Mr.. E. has the cosicst
little Office in town, surrounded by
plants, birds and paintings. One thinks
himself in little paridise when within
his domicil.
Considerable sickness is reported, but
our physicians. Drs. Shelly and OlingeI
prove themselves equal to the emcrgcn.
cy.
The Sabbath school held in Heibert'l
grove, conducted by Mr.. Wilson, has
proved success SO far. May the good
work 60 on.
Mr.. Moon, Of Rockford township
was in town to-day exhibiting some
peaches which were raised on his farm
They are undoubtedly the finest variety
of early peaches in tho county, being
dark red color, . rich favor, and meas
uring from z to 10 inches in circumfer'
ence. They ripen about the 10th o.
June. RETsEI..
June n, 1880.
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PAYING THE DEBT.

The United States in fifteen years
have paid $500 ,OOO, 900 on the public
debt, or nearly one third of its total at
the moment of its greatest amount.
While the principal Of the debt has been
nearly one-third liquadated, the interest
charged has been reduced by refunding
at lower rates and by cessation of pay
ment nearly one half, or from 1851 ,00O,-
600 to $8O, OOO, 900 year. At the pres
ent time the liquidation of the national
debt is going on at the rate of half q
million day.
These results, SO familiar to the
American people, are astounding In the
financial history of the world. They
are totally unprecedented. The boosted
''payment of the milliards" by France
was merely a successful borrowing the
wherewithal to pay, not liquidation.
What enables America thus to sweep
off debts which weigh other great pow
ers to the earth with increasing rather
than tightening burden? Is taxation
heavier here? The national revenue
of Great Britain amounts to $13 per
capita of the population, but that Of
France GIG, while that of America in
1879 was about $3.50. This year it will
be larger, "a tho increase Of imp0rta-
tons pour money into the treasury,
but probably not over $3.50. But the
reason we can pay OF the debt faster
than those countries, is the fact that
our debt is already much smaller than
theirs, and that our revenues are not
wasted on standing armies and costly
navies, aud other expensive appurten-
anccs of imperial governments. We
want none of those costly and vain lux
uries of mower and il we remain strictly
Republican and simple in our govern
ment, there IL NO reason why We should
not govern ourselves better and at less
cost than any other power in the world.
Springfield Populations.
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Sheri6'e Sale.
Sheri6's Sale.
District Court, 18th Judicial District Scdg-
wick county, Kansas.
Michael Bloch, Plaintiff,

o00TlA D 0e4l0.
District Court, 18th Judicial District. sedg.
wick county, Kansas.
Michael Bloch, Plaintiff.
Josephine Donaliae, L. \. Cotton, p
v, Heaiey. II Is 'rlluna, Receiver
OF the First N,;.Y.,.. tank, OF Wich-
ita, Kansas, and W. q. Little, Re-
csiver and successor to II d Cuilum,
Kohn.
BY virtue of an order o. sale issued or 4 of IN,
district court Of the 18th judicial distc E. sittnr
In aud for sedgwick county, KansW wberei,
Michael Bloch Is plaintiff and Josev' ,,ine bona
hoe, h. +. Cotton, +. v. Healy. II r. Cu,lum
Receiver First National Bank OF ichits. Kan,
sas, and W {. Little, Receiver , nd successor &c
IL B. GIilum, - r. Higgi nho than and Morri,
kohn, defendants. will, on
Saturday, Tie isia Gay of July lssO.
at 2 O'Clock m, at tis courthouse door, beins
On Douglas Avenue. In the city OF wichita, Kan.
sas, oner Tor sale rs public auction to the highest
bidder for cash m hand, all the right title and
interest OF the defendants, Josephine ponshoe
ceiver Of the first National tsank OF Wichita
Kansas and " c. Little, Receiver and successor
to II. Is, ealium, ID +. iIigginbotham and Nor
ris koha In and to the following described real
proi.ssty, situated in the county OF sesigwick
The north half o. or the northwest qnsrtertis J
OF the northwest quarter "a of section number
nine ID, township twenty-seyen ts1) south O
range one ~ east, and appraised at s76i.
said real property Is levied upon the proper.
sold to satisfy said order OF sale.
Sherins Office, Wichita, sedgwick county
Kansas, June IA, lss0.
Sheriff seaswIek e uou y w k.a,..
Plain.if' 3 Attorneys us-s, deputy sheriff
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24
CHARLEY GLEED.

Charley Gleed, formerly local editor
ofthe Lawrence Journal, aud lately con-
nected with the Passenger Department
Of the X. p. Il. r., has gone into the
Passenger Department Of the A., I. ~
S. F., with Mr., white. We believe that
his desk will have charge of the adver-
Using of the road. We don't care where
Mr.. Glced is placed, he will make friends
for the road, for he is the most genial OF
men, and is clearheaded enough to
know just how to do what he is expect
cd to, in manner to be popular.-C0m-
monwenhh.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24
GENERAL GARFIELD.

There are some things in The private
and public life. Of Gsn. Garfield that are
cepeciaIly worthy Of the attention Of
the Young men Of the country. Hhe y
eIecied President, he will be the young.
Ell man who has held that ofice, except
James X. Polk. He has served more
cousecutive terms in Congress than any
man Of his age that ever entered the
Hail Of the House Of Representatives:
He vii. be the first man ever elected
President who was a member-elect OF
the Senate, and transferred to the
White House before he took his seat in
the Senate. He is the first man ever
nominated for the Presidency wherein
he was laboring to secure the election
Of one Of his fellow-citizens He is one
Of the few men who secured the nomi-
ton without seeking it. He is the first
man ever nominated for that high Office
who was once . minister Of the gospel.
He Is the first man ever nominated who
once presided over an institution Of
learning Is its President. He is one OF
the finest scholars that was ever noml-
mated for the Presidential Office. He
was as poor in his youth as Abraham
Lincoln and his grand success in life il
Is much of an encouragement to the
young men of tae nation as that Of any
man who ever came to the front in this
free land.-Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24

Ths AIbany 1besiag Journal thus adj
mirably sunmazizes the life Of Gen. Gar
ield, the next President:
AT fourteen, be was at work at a
carpenter's bench.
At sixteen, he was boatman on the
Ohio canal
At eighteen. he was studying in the
Chester co., Seminary.
At twenty-one he Was teaching IN one
Of Ohio's common schools, pushing for
ward with his own studies at the same
time.
At twenty. three he entered Williams
College.
Attwenty-eight he was Principal OF
Hiram College.
At Twenty-Five he was . member of
the Ohio Senate-the youngest member
Of the body.
At thirty, he was Colonel Of the For
| tysecond Ohio regiment.
At thirty one, he was placed in COM
mand ola brigade, routed the rebels un-
der Humphrey Marshall, helped Gen.
Buell. in his fight at Pittsburg Landing,
PLAYED prominent part in the siege OF
Corinth and in the important move
ments along the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad.
At thirty-two, he was appointed chief
of staff of the Army of the Cumberland,
participated in the campaigns in Middle
Tennessee and in the notable battle OF
Chicamauga, and was promited to the
rank of or-General.
At thirty-three he was in Congress,
the successor of Joshua Il. Giddings.
At forty-eight, having been contin.
uously in Congress since he was thirty.
three he was elected to the United
states Senate.
At forty-nine, he was nominated fol
the Presidency Of the United States.
Such are the salient points in the his
tory of the mau whom the Republicans
have selected as their standard bearer
in the present campaign. The simple
unadorned statement of his record con-
stitutes his strongest enlogy-gocs the
furthest in commencing him to the con-
fideuce of his countrymen. There Is no
anti-climax Of his career. 1t proceeds
from the humblest most unpr0pitious
beginning step by step, onward and up
ward by arduous but honorable paths.
lie is essentially product of our insti-
| buttons, q man sprung from the people,
the incarnation Of American pluck, per
seycrence, self-reliance and intelli-
gence."
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W. p. CAMPBELL.

By reference to . letter elsewhere,
appearing over his own signature, 1t
viii b seen that Judge Campbell refuses
70 allow the further use of his name in
connection with the position now filed
by him. This will be . surprise to eve
rybody except . few Of his more init
mate fricnds who were some tine since
made acquainted with his desire to
leave the bench and of the probability
that he would do 90. He said TO the cd
isor Of this paper, in the winter, that he
would be . candidate only upon the
conviction that largo majority Of the
people and Of the bar Of his district
we're usquestienably for his reelection.
Believing still, - he does, that . good
majority Of the people Of the district
are. for him in preference 70 any man
yet samed, he thinks he cannot afford
70 participate in . general scramble for
q position that ha has satisfactorily, a.
least conscicntiously, filed for the past
nine years.
The EAGLE has only to add that while
It never has been . personal champion
cf Judge Campbell, and that while its
editor has differed with him in matters
Of party pslity to q degree, at times,
that amounted to opposition, it has up
head him Is . judge Of our courts, re-
spscted his decisions and mover doubted
his honesty Of purpose or integrity.
AZ to the attacks made upon him Of late
By three or four papers Of the district,
hey are I'll trsccable to personal gricv-
ensss and were beneath character, high
" rsprehensible and wholly inexcusa-
hje. We admire . fair fight, however
lposs the weapons employed. but such
Qud throwing, cover: dirty insinua-
tloas. aud foul slang - has been in
dulged in by the papers referred to has
not only disgnstcd decent people,
but In tho reastisa that comes with A.
tsrthought and Q calm rcview will harm
no enc except the authors Of the art.
cies.
Upon bis retirement Judge Campbell
win take his place 1t the bar aud n his
chosen profession. That he win occupy
no secondary positioa = not doubted By
any ono who knows the man. Wehave
always recognised Judge Campbell a. .
man Of great force Of character. Of cx-
.cellent judgment, splendid memory and
superior legal attainments. The re-
ports Of the Supreme Court fully sns-
tain the last assertion. Tho bench ct
best Il dead level with NO chance for
growth, bat at the bar brains tell, -
yedge Campbell win demonstrate to foe
Ind ftiead slike.
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FROM THE JURIDIcAL RACE.
WICHITA, June q, 1880.
Hon. II. II. AxrdocE:
DEAR SR-Please announce through
tho EAGLE that ! have Withdrawn from
the race for Judge Of the 18th district.
I have grown tired Of the Office, and am
satis6ed that no uncomfortable proper
ton Of the people have corresponding
desire for change. II the public in
tcrests demanded my continuance in Of
ace, and It had come to me, with little
effort ON my part, would cheerfally
have taken it. 1 ~ cheerfdlly yield to
the wishes Of at least respectable mi
nority, and by abandoning the field
make It possible for the Republicans to
choose my successor without regard to
questions Of availability or locality.
Since II has been understood that
would stand for reelection I have no
reason to complain Of neglect, from Ell
Their friend or foe. But while remem-
Der With gratitude many evidences of
disinterested friendship, I cherish no
unkind rcsentments.
Iwish 1t understood that I quit the
contest and retire from the bench from
choice, believing that = change will be
beneficial 10th to myself and the pub
r. 04,n Io~s,sn- Z. :.-o.~->hl~ 81 =.
order to put the whole matter at rest,
I say positively and unequivocally that
I win not accept . nomination by the
Republican convention il rendered me
win not under any circumstances be an
independent candidate, and would not
accept the ONCE il elected to it.
Very respectfully,
w. p. CAXPBEIL.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24

'TO A personal friend in West Vir-
ginia, evidently Democrat. Gen. Gar
field sent this reply to letter Of con-
graduation There would never be q
political breach wide enough to keep q
part the citizens Of our common count
~ if the spirit of conservatism and Of
patriotism breathed into your kind let
ter were moro general. would rather
have the opposition of such man than
the support of those whose regard for
their country's good is but secondary
problem, be they of whatever party you
wish Persons STEERING from q morbid
fear Or blody-shirt will find consolation
In that sentiment"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24
AUNITED PARTY.

James &. Blaine and John Sherman
lsisgraphed hearty congratulations te
Gas1eld. Gen. Grant said he Was sat
isllsd, and the nomination was good
one. Senator Edmunds says II b the
strongest nomination that could posi-
BIZ have been made. Senator Window
eeioiced that Garfield was selected rs
candidate. Every candidate voted for
q Chicago heartily and uprescrvediy en-
dorses the nomination. Every Republic
sanpaper In the United States 10 enthusi.
astie for The ticket, and they are jsined
~ ssch ssni-Republicaa and Indcpss-
6ent Journals - The Cincinnau Cbmmer.
ed, Springfield (Aass) Republican,
Cinennsd Voikssislf, New York Eee-
stn1 Fot, sad sthen. George William
Curtis anA Roscoe Conkling, Wayne
llaevsigh and Don Canserss. Casi
Bchsrx and Chancey ]. Filley. the St.
JIouis Gleee- Demecrsf and The RestlicAe
Fss, he Chicago 1hibsss and the later
.Oeeas, the New York Nibxse and
Htspers weakly, arc for once In hearty
scoord, ard usressrvedly unite in -.
Aoesing he Chicago nsssisstioas.
4 unitel Rspsblicas party means OF.
Nais vieaesy. TIE Rspselicss vsts, =
pits1, = isvocilas. ~ W. ssitsd b
- eooAeot.
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MULVANE.

To tie EDITOR Of tAs Eagle:
The brisk winds which have prevailed
during the past week or two have con-
siderably retarded the advancement Of
Christianity in Mulvane. They tend
greatly to incite the weary pilgrims
wrath instead Of humility, then passion
gains tho predominance, and tho germ
of profanity is sproutcd.
Business in the burg is thriving not
withstanding the busiest part of the sea-
SON is upon ms. Our merchants are in
high spirits aud in anticipation Of an
ensrmus trade this fall have already be-
gun to order large stocks Of goods. If
the future prosperity Of our popular
young city j. not established it is not the
fault Of her citizens. Preparations are
being made for 4th ofJuly celebration
which we doubt not will be production
Of grand results. The business men
have contributed handsome sum to be
expended for fireworks, good aud COM
petant hands will manage the display.
Spring Creek IL not going to allow her
self to be outdone either in the way of
patriotic demonstrations on tie anniver-
sary of our nations birthday extensive
preparations are being made for an en-
thusiastic manifestation Of the honor in
which our forefathers Of l776 are held.
Nothing will be left uudene which will
tend to the enjoyment Of the people.
Big speeches by big men, a big dinner AMI
. big platform for dancers win be the
principle features Of the occasion don't
forget the date and place, Yaple's grove
July Srd.
Esquirc Wall was in town Thursday
on business connected with his prcfes.
sion. Hon. w. c. WoOdman was in
town Saturday, looking up some Of his
interests near here.
Miss Carrie Gardiner left US on the
r. II. train Monday for her home in
Illinois. Miss G. Is . very amiable
young lady and has made many friends
in Mulvane, oil of whom will miss her
greatly.
Jim Brown hes . pair Of pet wolves
that are attracting more attention than
would an Elephant show. They are
very docilc and perform some very
antics.
Mr.. Geo. Litzcabqrg, nephew Of the
ycritabas "Fsrmer Dolittlc" Is out Wis
itiur his uncle and friends.
The Western Union telegraph Office
here has under gone oomplete reaovA.
ling. New go. % Duplex instruments
hare been put In, and Mr.. Allen. the
Isvial Iishtaiag jerker is happy Is his
|sber ID thereby greatly diminished.
Several Gsntlemen from Iowa were in
Iowa last week looking up farms. They |
bought half section Of Mr.. MAIN and
vim probably buy more.
The Nulwane scha0l Dist, have voted
b25o0 il school bouds meeting hes been
,aIlcd 10 select site for . school build.
nS, and within two months Nulvanc
Vim hays 6ne systssu ofpublie schools
. 6sll b,ast.
". HsensS shsllsd ssd shippsd sev-
~ <he1ss24 bqsAsls Of CEN from tAie !
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Both Garfield and Arthur, the Chica-
go Journal says, were outspoken anti
slavery Wings before the Republican
party was organized. Arthur WAS .
delegate in the first Republican State
Convention in New York-was, in fact
one Of the founders of the party. Gar
field was young but ardent admirer Of
Giddings, the great anti-slavery cham
pion Of Ohio, both before and after the
organization Of the Republican party,
and has represented Giddings' old dis
trict in Congress ever since the latter's
death. sss
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REPUBLICAN, STATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE.

Topeka, Kan, June is, 1850.
The members Of the Republican State
Central Committee arc requested to
meet 1t the Tsat House, in Topeka,
Tussday, June 18th, 1850, 1t eight
O'Clock p. m, for the purpose Of calling
Q State Convention, and for the trans.
action Of such other business - the
Committee may deem proper.
CyRUs LELAND, IN, Charm.
VIZ. TuoMPsoN, Sec'y.
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A GENEROUS SUBSCRIPTION.

The Topeka public library has receiv,,
ed splendid lift from the directors and
some Of the stockholders of the Atchi-
SON, Topeka & Santa Fee Railroad Com
pany. A subscription paper was open
ed At the general Offices of the company
at Topeka during the recent visit Of the
directors and has since been to Boston,
Chicago and Cincinnati, in order that
absent stockholders of the company
might swell the list. Twenty-eight gen.
tlemen, with Manager Strong at the
head, put their names down for xlVo
each, making the handsome sum Of $2,-
900 for the library. The people con-
nected with the Santa Fe road have
shown their wisdom and good sense in
this Is in many other matters. 1t is no
wonder the road and its officers are
popular in Kansas. They deserve to DC.
Lawrence Journal.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1880-06-24

Secretary Sherman has already stored
away in various strong boxes Of the
treasury over forty millions Of standard
silver dollars, and he asked Congress at
the last session to give him thirty
thousand dollars for the construction OF
additional vaults in which to store the
two millions of dollars which the minis
are coming every month.