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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
Mr. coLFAx's NEW LECTURE.

Mr.. COlfax's successful career as lecturer
is one OF the most remarkable of our time
Six years continuance in 1t does not ex
haust the demand for lectures from him. In
| spite of his having lectured at so many hun
drcds Of places in thirty states and terri.
tories, his seasons continue as full of engage.
ments as ever. Two years ago he rewrote
his Lincoln lecture, condensing into it nu.
merous historical facts, many OF them well
known to the public at large, with glimpses
OF Seward, Stanton. Chase, Holt, Thad Ste
vens and others of the famous group of pub
lie men who were SO near the great Enamel
pator, and Of whom Mr.. Coiax himself Is one
Of the few survivors. The sad coincidence
OF the cowardly assassination of two OF our
worthiest and best presidents having linked
their names together so inseparably. he has,
yielding TO many requests, again rewritten
and re-arranged his lecture on our first MUIR
dered president, adding to it as a Atting pre-
Jude, tribute to our last murdered presi-
dent, who in his heroic career from the log
cabin TO the white house, and his ennobling
characteristics, so strikingly resembles his
predecessor In its condensed shape, not
quarter of the original lecture OF six years
ago remains, and it il, therefore, substan-
tially new lecture on ''0ur Martyred Pres
idents, Lincoln and Garfield" The invita-
tons for it, we learn, are now coming to Mr..
Colfax from every direction, over 100 since
the LIST OF this month. His coming lecture
season bids fair, therefore, 10 be one of his
busiest.-S0uth Bend Ind Tribune.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
MARRI ED.

On the 10Th of October 1881, at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents, near Bean,
mill in the Southern part OF the county, b,
Rev. IL. Wait, Mr.. Henry Laurent and Mis-.
Martha Rosswog, all or Sedgwick county
Kansas.
After the ceremony, which was appropri
ate aud impressive, all were seated around
table beautifully arranged and supplied with
with everything that heart could wish; aitel
which the company were entertained socially
and with excellent music until late hour
when the guests departed.
The newly married couple will leave i'm
mediately for Switzerland, the former home
OF the groom, where, among relatives ant
friends, they will recreate on the shores o.
Lake Geneva until early spring, when they
will return and make their future home IN
the "Happy Valley"
The best wishes Of their many friends &c.
company them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
STREET RAILWAY.

Emporia il about TO have 4 street railway.
The city council passed an ordinance giving
the franchise for term OF years, and Col j.
W. Hartzel, who bui!t the Topeka street rail-
way, has about determined TO build and OPP
crate IL for them. That was the sensible
thing to do, md indicates business capacity
upon The part Of the Emporia council. To-
peks. after fighting over the matter for years.
only succeeded in getting street railway
by taking that course. That city will now
get water-works, but had her council de-
pended on the formation OF little interested
rings, it would have been years vet. The
surest way to defeat u needed enterprise Is
to refuse the franchise TO men having the
means and experience in the interest OF some
little home cliqnes or rings, who invariably
play the dog in the Manager. Col. Hartzel's
stables and cars and twenty-five horses were
burned up ut Topeka Friday night. but we
have no doubt he will make good his con-
tract at Emporia. The time will soon cone
when Wichita will want at least one line
of street railway. and although we don't
know, we viii guess that should our city
council extend the same guaranty, aud then
invite Col. Hartzel down to see what a live
town Wichita is, he could be induced to put
it in and operate il.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
THE RAILROAD MEETING.

There WAS railroad meeting saturday
night at the Council Chamber. The weather
was Indictment and several gentlemen most
conyersant with the proposition for the build
ing "a the road from Mcpherson to Wichita
were unable to be present. From the spirit
Of the meeting as represented by the reports
we have no hesitaney in saying there was lit
tie encouragement. There is no railroad
company offering TO survey, buy the right Of
way and build the road in spite of the desires
of the city aud county and the men who pro-
coed upon that presumption are simply
throwing cold water. The proposition was
to build the road simply as many roads are
now being built. The men had been found
VINO stand ready TO furnish the money to pay
for the grading, tieing, iron and rolling stock,
but who 60 not want 10 be directors or the
construction company, neither have they in
yited boots in reply to a business proposition.
The said road can only be built by hearty co.
operation of all parties interested, and by at
least show Of belief in the honesty of some
of our fellow-citizens.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
OBITUARY.

Died, at her late residence in this city
Thursday, October 20, Julia A. Basley, wifi
| OF A. Basley, in the 10th year Of her age.
Her death was rs peaceful as her life had
been gentle. For many weary months, fol
the sake Of her loved ones, heroically she
struggled against the inroads of the insidou.
disease that finally claimed its victim. How
she chung TO life and TO her loving husband
how she held ON to the tender little children
who frightened the tedium of the many long
weary hours Of her decline. is known 10
those who loved and watched and cared for
her most. An affeclionatc wife and loving
mother has passed over to the other side.
The beautiful tribute paid to the child Of the
church by Rev. Father McCaul was touching.
ly beautiiul-was sweet incense of SYM
pathy and pathos that will not be forgotten
soon by those who heard his words Wreath
ed in flowers, the casket was borne away,
and, in the solemn silence of the light OF
setting sun, disturbed only by the rustling
grass that was stirred BIZ Il soft south wind at
the feet, and the broken sobs of those who
wept, all that was mortal of the dear wife
and mother was laid away to rest. But
Immortality DER sweeps
All pains, all tears, all times, al fears and
peais
Into my ears this iruth-Thou liy'st forever
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
AT TIE OPERA HOUSE,

Golden's Grand Dramatic Combination
which ranks with the highest travelling
troupes, is spending the week in Wichits
and nightly delighting our best citizens. II
is company made up of iine artists whose
renditions are marked with the true spirit OF
the dramatic art. There is no stage rant MOI
over dwrawn life in their representations
but the more refined quiet spirit OF the true
drama and true artists sycry marked. Such a
company, OF course, captures the more crit.
cal OF our theatrc-going people. Two or
three scenes and situations brought out in
the play OF Hazel Kirke on Monday night,
excited the keencst interest. The suffering
of the blind miller and the evening eviction,
In which Praise God from Whom all Bless
fngs flow' was sung, were startling In effect.
Mr.. and Mrs. Golden will make many
friends in their solonrn In Wichita. This
"wednesday evening will be presented the
historical and worlI-renowned drama and
musical romance. "The French Spy" or
1.-The Fall OF Algiers,'' play never pro-
duced here and seldom witnessed I'm country
tswDs. Bella Golden i'm her wonderful i'm.
personation OF the Spy has gained national
reputation. The Opera House has been
crowded nightly and will be to the end Of
the season
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
A woAAE's RIDING RACE.

A contract, we learn, was drawn mp be-
tween the representative of Nellie Curtis,
the famous rider, and friends of Miss Matte
Ray, Of this county, for riding race to take
place at the fair grounds next Wednesday.
the % day OF November, for 81 900; $500 was
put up by each side. Each woman or girl Is
to be restricted 10 five horses and the race is
to be ten miles or twenty times around the
track, at catch weights, with regulation
skirts. Three judges will be chosen, one
each by the interesed parties aud the third
by these two. Miss Curtis was in the city
last week. Miss Ray we do not know, but
she is said to be fine rider, ut least her back
ers seem to think so. This style Of racing
has been all the rage this fall in the West
and large sums of money have changed hands
Oh them. Parties who have witnessed them
say they are II terrible ordeal for woman TO
go through with. To say nothing of tho liza.
ability OF exposure of person, the girls mus
cles must be hardened to u prize-rng degree.
Girls have tainted under the muscular strain
and mental excitement.
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CITY MARKETS.
TEE GARFIELD yuNp.

1t was announced on the day Of the memo
rial services that subscription books would
be opened at the postofiice and record Of all
who desired TO contribute towards the Cleye-
land monument would be made. Since that,
half dozen memorial schemes have been
started which seems 10 have dampened the
ardor of the people. Besides the monument.
there is proposals monumental hospital up
on the ground where lie was shot, and me-
mortal professorships in several colleges.
Under fhe circumstances, we urge nothing,
except 10 give notice that those who desire
to contribute to the monument will please
do so at their earliest convenience as we de-
sire to forward the funds already left in our
hands. A fine lithegraph receipt win be
sent to each individual contributor.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
rrAr voorsr xurr.

There being everything in the general sit.
uation pointing to tho establishment Of q
large wooden mill somewhere in the south
west In the near future, the Wichita EAGLE
urges its constituency to seize the opportu.
nifty and locate the same at wichita-Lsar-
enporfh 7inses.
No business man Of observation or expert
ence will deny that Wichita has reached the
time when manufactures are absolutely in
despensible to rapid growth aud prosperity.
As purely commercial town commanding .
broad trade, which, although embracing a
large and rich territory is nevertheless essen
TALLY local one, Wichita will not only
hold her own, but progress steadily in wealth
and solidity. But IN the absence Of other
material interests. such steady growth must,
OF necessity be a slow one and there will
be years wherein it win prove q difficult
matter to point out the gain made by the
town. But in the possession OF profitable
enterprises, the town viii
surely and swiftly sweep on, as in the past,
until she attains the standard Of a city in
fact as In name. Among The many manufac-
turing enterprises named for encouragement,
none would prove more surely profitable
than wooden mill. Wichita Is the very GEN.
ter Of one Of the largest sheep growing dis
tricts In the United States. Our sheep are
teing numbered by the hundreds of thou
sands already. Whatever may be said of the
future possibilities Of this valley with refer
cnce TO agricultural pursuits, as live stock
country there is no room for argument, and
no other stock grows faster, finer, or is more
healthy than sheep, however fiue the wool
Or delicate the strain. But the wooden in
terests is not the only one that could be sue
cessfully carried on in Wichita. This is the
best point We know Of In the State for pork
packing establishment on large scale. No
point in the State offers superior induce
nents for paper mill. Thousands of tons
" the raw material used in the mandatory
II wrapping and straw paper is burned up
'r allowed TO lay in huge piles TO rot anuu- !
Hay. There were one hundred thousand |
ieres OF wheat cut in Sedgwick county this |
ummer. not onc-tcnth OF the straw Of which |
will be in any manner profitably utilized. |
Ne could mention other manufacturing en-.
erprises that would pay In Wichita. In |
opes the time win soon come when our peo-
lie will open their eyes 10 the absolute /
ecessity OF fostering other than commercial
interests. We have commented as above.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
AN INTERESTING LETTER.

secretary Blaine gave supper to the Ger
man representatives ut the Yorktown cele
bration on which occasion a descendant Of
Baron Won Stuben read the following letter
ANNAPOLIs,-23, 1888.
MY DEAR BARON: Although have taken
frequent opportunities in public and private
Of acknowledging your great zeal, attention
and abilities in performing the duties OF
your office, yet wish to make use of this
last moment Of my public life to signify in
the strongest terms my entire appreciation OF
your conduct, and to express my sense OF
obligations the public is under 10 you for
your faithful services. l beg you will be
convinced, my dear sir, that should rejoice
If it could ever be in my power to serve you
more essentially than by expressions of re-
gard and affection, but in the meantime am
persuaded you will not be displeased with
this farewell token Of my sincere friendship
and esteem for you. This is the last letter
shall write while 1 continue in the service of
my country. The hour Of my resignation is
fixed at II o'clock to-day, after which shall
become private citizen on the banks OF the
Potomac. where shall be glad to embrace
you, and testify the great esteem and consid-
Grafton with which l am, my dear Baron,
Your obedient servant,
lSigned] GEORGE WASHINGTON.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Mrs. Garfield has rented the beautiful res
idence of Col. w. II. Harris, on Euclid ave-
nue., Cleveland, for the winter, and expects
to take possession in a few weeks. Miss
Mollie will resume her studies at a private
school, and che boys will probably attend
the public schools
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Mr.. Mcclure, the postmaster at Alpine,
Colorado, in company with Hon. j. Il. Mead,
made us call on Monday. Postmaster Nc.
Clure is lucky p. NJ, whose experience
hardly comedies with a majority Of such Of
hcials. He has been trying to resign for
months, but the patrons of his Office have
beaten him in every attempt. They say he
suits them and protest SO loudly against .
change that he has been compelled to hold
on. Mr.. Mcclure does not need the Office
particularly, as he sold one silver claim this
spring for 100000 cash. A proposition to
trade Offices and piles didn't seem to strike
him favorably. He is here paying Mir. Mead
and Mr.. William Mathewson visit.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Thirty-four years alter the death of Sill
John Franklin comes further tidings from
the ill-fated Attic expedition. Capt. Adams
Of Dundee whaling vessel has returned
from visit to the scene OF the loss of the
Erebus and Terror, and brings the story OF
an Esquimau at whose fathers house the last
survivor Of the expedition died. Perhaps,
however, the clearnessof the Esquimau's
memory NAV be doubted
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

The Use Of the American word caucus
is becoming common in England, and the
London newspapers are puzzled over its der
ivation. Ii is said to come from "calkers'
meetings" held by b .ston shipyarj employees
in ante-revOlutionary times. All conferences
to arrange for concerted political action were
soon called ''calkers,' and in time the term
became "caucus"
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
General Arthur said in his letter of accept

General Arthur said in his letter Of accept
ance that
BY the acceptance Of public office, whether
high or low, one does not, in my judgment
escape any Of his responsibilities as citizen
or lose or impair any Of his rights as a citi.
zen; and that he should enjoy absolute lib.
erty to think and speak and act in political
matters according to his own will and con.
science, provided only that he honorably,
faithfully and fully discharge his official
duties
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
HANDSOMELY akIp.

Wichita Is jubilating over a new railroad
project whereby the Garden City Of the
southwest Is to be connected with McPher-
son. This, with a road In the near future
via. Fort Scott giving Memphis outlet, will
contribute to keep Wichita in that proud po-
sition Of commercial superiority she has en-
joyed SO long.--.SaDsnsr County Pres.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
[Signed]

j. II. Burke, Of Burlingame, thanks Sena.
tor Plumb from the bottom Of his heart
After he came out of the army he was ex.
amined for pension, and made application
for re-examiaation in 1857, but has never
heard from it since until he recently wrote
about the matter to Senator Plumb, and i'm
mediately thereafter there came An order to
have the examination made, and the PEN
sion is pretty certain to be forthcoming
soon. Senator Plumb's record in regard to
securing pensions for Kansas ex-sOldiers has
made him wonderfully popular with the
bOys-L<drrn,porfk Ta,nrs
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
A NIcK-TII FESTIVAL.

To the Editor Of tie Eagle:
Please give notice that there will be a
neck-tie festival at the Congregational church
in Union township, Tuesday evening No.
yember first.
The proceeds to lie used In purchasing an
organ for the church. All are invited.
By order of committee,
ADDIK NJ. RHODES, clerk.
FERRIS Ks October -
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Mrs. Hartie writes from Pueblo under
date of October IL. "Send the dear old
bird here. Earle and baye abandoned tent
life and bade adieu to Mantou, that lovely
spot, and shaliren,ain ia Pueblo this winter.
This is not wonderfully desirable place to
live, and frequently join Earle in his eager
wishes TO be again in Wichita, the very best
place to iiye.v Mrs. HIS. many friends will
- glad to hear Of her improved health.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
A CARD.

To TIE Edsf0r Of lie Eagle:
To the kind hearted ladies who, when the
dark cloud Of affection was resting over my
home, came with their sympatbies and low
ing hands to minister to the beloved dead.
desire to return my deeply felt thanks aud to
assure them of appreciation; and also to
thank those ladies who contributed the iow-
ers for the funeral services; assure them that
their thong htfulness and commiseration will
never be forgotten. Respectfully,
A. BASLEY
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

At thi. writing, October 25th, there have
been no killing frosts in this section yet. and
but little prospects of one. The trees are as
green rs midsummer, and the prairie grass
il making a new growth.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
Deutsches Geshaft.

Mrs. Klentz, No. e Main street, wishes -
let the ladies Of Wichita and vicinity know
that she is ready for spring trade a. she hn
received a lot Of good Corsets, Fiehus. Tiss.
Infants Robes, Ladies Underwear. Also .
fine assortment Of Millinery Goods which
she viii sell ut prices TO suit the times.
Human Hair Goods ut low figures. Comb
ings worked up ut and rooted at 50 cents a
ounce. Ladies, please cali and see for your
selves. LII
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

A new brass band has been organized in
IT. Scott and pamed after the Monitor. 1t is
made up Of picked musicians, and will be on
hand to contest for the laurels with the
EAGLE Band, OF Wichita, and the Di.pa,eA
Band Of Clay Center.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27
General Election-Sheri6e
Proclamation.


sHsRISr's OSylcx. wIcHirA, KAxsAs. I
October 18th, ISL.
STATE OF KANSAS,
Sedgwick County. IS.
The STATE Of Kansas 10 all srhosn Mese prssenfs nos
come, greeting:
Notice is hereby given. by authority lawfully
vested In me as sheriff OF the County Of Ssdg-
wick and state Of Kansas that q General Eloctiou
will be held In sedgwick County, on the nrss
Tuesday after the first Monday In November, the
same being the =
Eighth day Of Nope.nber A. D. IsSl
al which time and places hereinafter mentioned
t0-wit:
One Sheriff.
One County Clerk.
One Register OF Deeds.
One Treasurer.
One Surveyor
One Coroner.
One county Commissioner for tho frat COM
missioner District
said election TO be conducted in accoriancs with
the provisions OF the general election laws Of the
State or Kansas aud the votes OF electors for or.
Hoes enumerated above 10 be received as the usual
place OF voting In each precinct In the County Of
sedgwick Aforesaid. The polls will be opened q
O'Clock a. m on the said day OF the election,
Tor the purpose Of receiving ballots aud will re-
main open until O'Clock p. m, Of the same day.
exercise due vigilance In signing and certifying
the proper returns and conveying them to the
county seat foI Official cnuvass.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand
At my Office In the city Of Wichita, County and
state aforesaid. ON the day and year first sbovs
mentioned HR WATT
Sheriff OF Scdgwick County, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

The NJ. K. Church lecture course has been
arranged for. In November, Copeland; De
eenber, Colfax; January, Sanford. Three
Of the finest lecturers now before the Amer.
lean people
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Judge Torrance received telegram Tues
day, while holding court In Wellington, tina;
bis father was dead. The bar proceeded to
elect judge pro tenn for the balance of the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Will Hays and wife, and-we wont forget
the baby-ali lett last Thursday for Franklin
Illinois, on two weeks visit. As Will
turned TO 20 he said, ''And I'll be back in
time 10 vote the straight Republican ticket
from ton 10 bottom-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Two violators OF the prohibitory law at
Germania We're arrested and brought before
Squire Junkermann. We learn that both
pleaded guilty TO selling beer.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Those who registered last spring and have
not changed wards since need not register
sgain, but all others should not fail to go to
the city clerks Office and have their names
put on the roll, for that is the law.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

Mrs. Sutherland, wife of Hon. J. w. Suth.
land, of ST. Louis, an intimate family friend
Of Geo. Ross family of ihis city has been
spending a week with them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-10-27

The Chicago Times that Vanderbilt has
sold out his Union Pacific aud Chicago. Bur-
lington & Quincy. and IS investing in Atchi-
sou, Topeka Il Santa Fe.