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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-04-28


The wheat farmers of England, &c
cordiug 10 late adviccs, are greatly dis
Outraged at the competition with this
country, and the unfavorablc weather
which has of late seriously impede,l ag-
riculiural work. So many farms all
over the country are .cnantless that
cvca if the weather should hcncefnrth
prove propitious, considerable dilnin-
uation in farm crops seems inevitable.
A single landlord iu Essex, one of the
leading wheat producing counties, has
over 10000 acres of land for which he
can find no caltivators, and great deal
of sioycnly farming is loudly complain
cd Of Land owners are still making
deductions in rent to their leaseeold
tenants, aud are ready 10 rent their ur-
occupied lands at considerably lower
figures than they were formerly willing
to accept. On this account and be-
cause, rs rule, they are relaxing their
former strictness, with regard 10 their
terms Of leases, considerable increase
of tenants is expected 4: Michaelmas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-04-28


According to an English journal, the
difficulty OF removing hard putty from
the window sash can be obviated with
grea' readiness by simply applying .
piocc of heated metal. such as solder
ing iron or anv other similar iIlple-
ments. When heated Out not red hot
the iron is TO be passed slowly ever the
putty, therefore rendering the latter
SO soft that il win par, from the wood
without any trouble, with the aid of an
ordinary knife.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1881-04-28

A large number Of s per cent bonds
have been received at the Treasury De-
partmcnt for continuance at S1-2 per
cent.
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Correspondents - Jcsup, Patton Co., 80
Williams street. New York; Fifth National
Bank, Chicago; Merchants National Bank,
Kansas City.
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Careful Martha.

"Are you prepared for death ~
the clergyman asked, with
tremOr in his voice, as he took
the sick women's hand in his own.
A shade OF patient thought cross
ed the invalid's face, and by-and-
by she said she didn't believe she
was; there was the bedroom car
pet to be taken up yet, and the
paint upstairs had hardly been
touched, and she wants to put up
new curtains In the dining room,
but she thought If she did not die
until the next Monday she would
be about rs near ready as a wo-
man with a big family and 70 girl
ever expected to be.
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Then YOU will become my

Then you will become my
Wits >"
Yes
SAT once ~
So Kate ThorDe aud Lionel
Wilson were married, and the as
sembled witnesses laughingly
congratulated Kate upon the pro-
found secret she had contrivod 10
keep Ct her real intentions.
Two days afterward Mr.. Gren-
fell called at the Thorne mansion.
"I've just returned to town,
ne said in busting and arrogant
sort OF way, and Of course | came
here at once. Where is Kate p,
The bride and groom haven't
returned to town yet" said Aunt
Penelope. calmly adjusting her
speclacles.
what bride ? What groom ~
calculated Havold.
why, Lionel and Kate, OF
course. They were married the
day before yesterday"
married ?" echoed Harold in
dismay and horror.
Exactly so,,' said Aunt Pene-
lope, secretly eXultiug in his dis
comfiture. There were 10 cards,
the affair being rather sudden, but
you will get piece of wedding
cake, tied with white ribbon, in
due season, L don't doubt"
And she complacently shut the
door in his face, leaving him to
the reluctant conviction that he
had lost his treasure, and all
through his own blind self-conceit
and arrogance.
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Asked a bright looking man.
ION, / feel miserable, Pm bilious
and can't eat, and my back Is so
lame / can't work." "Why in
the world don't you take Kidney
Wort ? That's what l take when
Pm out Of sorts, and it always
keeps me in perfect tune. My
doctor recommends it for all such
trouble1." Kidney Wort Is the
sute cure for biIliousness and con-
stipation. Don't fail to try it..
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Guide

FOR THE PURCHASE or TRIPLN
PLATED SPOONS AND FORKS,
Persons having occasion to purchase
silver plated spoons or forks, will do well
to observe the following:
ExTRA PLATE Is NOT TRlPLg PLATE.
Triple-plattd Spoons and Forks have
the following Numbers stamped on the
back-Teaspoons, No. c; Dessert Spoons
and Forks, No. Q; Tablespoons and Forks,
No. 10. All goods not having these mum.
bers stamped on the back of each spoon
and fork are not triple plated, but OF in
ferior quality. Remember these numbers
and you cannot be deceived Cut this out
and take it along with you when you go
TO purchase.
The best assortment of 81 qualities can
be found at w. l.. JONES',
febl4-f Next TO Everett House
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What Persuaded the Mule

A gaunt and wicked looking
mule belonging to a countryman
baked in River street yesterday
afternoon, and the usual crowd
gathered to offer advice and sug-
gest plans for moving the animal,
Various expedients were tried,
such as twisting his tail and put
ting dirt into his eyes, ears aud
mouth, but he retained his COM
posture and refused TO notice the
treatment of operators, even with
q kick. They were about to build
q fire under him, when a saloon
keeper in the neighbour God offer
cd to bet five dollars that he could
make him "git," and there being
no takers concluded TO do it just
for the sake ofshowing his knowl-
edge OF mules. lie took from his
pocket a flask OF "tanglefoot" and
poured a little into the passive
mules mouth. In a second after
ward there was bland astonish-
ment in every feature OF that ami
mails cOuntenance, and the next
instant he bumped himself and
shot down the street as if with the
latent of eclipsiug ST. Julien's rec
ord. The owner watched him a
moment, and then turning to the
bCttle-holder, said: sinister, if
That 'ere stuff amt too pizen
strong III take n drop of it in my
mouth, for I've got to catch that
mule"
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CONTINENTAL HOTEL,
CORNER or QUEEN AND KING STREETS
Martlnsburg, w. Va.

MY OLD CUSTOMERS and the tray
vi cling public in general are informed
that on the FIRST Day OF APRIL, 1877,
tel, where shall be glad TO see all my old
patrons. The house is new, commodious,
rooms pleasant and airy, and eligibly sit
uated. WM. kUTLEDGE.
January III 1T
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MEDICINE
CHEMICALS,
FANCY ARTICLES, &C.,

Ali of which will be sold at low prices
for cash.
All medicines warranted fresh and gen.
uine, and Of the best quality.
He desires to say to his old friends and
customers, and all who may feel inclined
to favor him with their support and con-
fdence, that the greatest care is at all
times exercised in compromising medicines.
Physicians prescriptions neatly and &C
curately prepared by competent and e1-
perieaced Druggists, according to the
strictest rules of Pharmacy, at all hours
of the day and night. mar20'S0.
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Why

Why nre cowardly soldiers like
butter? When exposed TO fire
they ran. Running sores and i'm.
purities OF the blood cured by
Spring blossom Price, 90 cents,
trial bottle 10 cts.
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a smooth complexion can be
had by every lady who will use
Parker's Ginger Tonic. Regulat-
ing the Internal organs and purify
ing the blood, IL quickly removes
pimplesand gives healthy bloom
to he cheek. See notice.
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When the COW Jumped over the
moon SHE must have wanted 10 be
MIXED awful bad from the man
neF she left the milky way behind
her.
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parluTe.
She ha.l lel Harold depart with
out restraining him.
Mr.. GreafaIl's own meditations,
a. he walked homeward, were
nst OF the most sxhiIerating de-
scriptiOu. He liked to torment
Kate, il was sort OF earnest of the
power he held over her, in his
opinion, hu. yet he wanted 10 see
the arrow rankle. anything like
calm indifference on her PAT de-
feated all his attentions. And
yet, impossible a. it may seem TO
those of pleasanter and more Sc.
rene temperament; Harold Gren-
fell loved Kate Thorne dearly and
truly.
bat I'll find means TO bring
down her pride and teach her a
lesson yet" he thought viudic-
lively. She shall not defy me in
that cool OFF hand sort of a man
ner y without repenting It,.
And when three day afterwards
he called 10 take Kate out for a
drive, he sas greatly inceused by
seeing Lionel Wilson in the draw
ing-rocm, helping Dora, his
youngest sister-in-law that was
to be, wind worsted, while Kate
sat by, evidently enjoying their
conversation.
He frozo into naughty rigidity
ut once, but Kate, pTovokingly
good humored, TOOK no notice OF
his GOODNESS.
Well, the day Of the wedding
came, and Kate Thorne, like all
other brides, looked bewitchingly
pretty in her white dress and veil
with just enough color to make her
cheeks look like fresh roses. 1t
was to be be home wedding, and
the guests already thronged the
parlors Of Aunt Penelope's spaci-
Gus old-fashioned house.
"Kale! Kate it is five minutes
to twelve - whispered Aunt Pen,
putting her head into the boudoir
where bride and bridemaids, like
rose and rosebuds on a stem,
awaited the stroke of the eventful
hour, which, in this special ease,
happened to be ~ o'clock. Hasn't
he come yet ?'
BY way of answer 10 the old
lady's rather Dervously put
question, servant entered at the
instant with note.
"For Miss Kate" she said.
And Kate tore it open with
flushed cheeks, as she recognized
the hand writing Of Harold Gren-
fell on the superscription.
My Dear Kate il read brief
ly, "since you have studied my
wishes SO little during the past
week, you can scarcely expect me
to make special point of your
convenience. l have business
that renders it desirable for me to
leave town this morning, to be
absent two or three days. am
sorry to defeat your arrangements
but, perhaps the salutary lesson
may not be thrown away, and /
have long thought that you need
ed time for reflection before enter
ing on the solemn ties Of matri-
mony.' Yours, very truly,
III. GRENFALL
Lionel Wilson, leaning against
the carved marble standards Of
the chimney places watched the
varying color on Hates cheeks, as
she perused the billet.
"What is it, Kate ?" he asked
earnestly
She handed him the Hcte with a
little smile.
"Your services will scarcely be
required as groomsman to-day"
she said. Read that"
BE read it, the scarlet dye Of
anger mounting to his cheek.
"Kate," he said, "you will not
marry this man pouy -
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Going TO be Naughty.

An apt writer cautions Instruct.
ors of little children not 10 let
them feel that they expect naught-
mess from them, nor hiake rules
which suggest more mischief than
they prevent.
The principal Of a training
school, on making her usual round
Of inspection. discovered one of
the habitually bad Toys standing
On the platform. Wondering
what new piece of mischief his
brain had devised and his fingers
worked out she gravely approach
ed the little sinner
johnny, what are you here for
now ?"
"Nothin'.n
More gravely,l what are you
standing here for ,"
"Nothin'.'
"N no put you here ~
She y with wag of his head
toward young teacher.)
Now, Johnny, tell me why she
put you here If you were not
naughty"
"Cos she was afraid l would
be ~
- -. A. child would be very apt to
become sly, suspicious and tricky
If such conduct was expected of
it.
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Just received large stock Ct the
celebrated Carlisle shoes, for Ladies'
and Misses-the best shoe in town for
the money, for sale only by Ii. N.
DEATRICK.
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Why suffer with corns when Pers
Corn Solvent is a SURE cure. Price 20
cents bottle. 1t is warranted to cure
or the money will be refunded. For
sale by GETTINaER s. HoKE,
Agents for the manufacturer.
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THE BRIDE ELECT.

science to pa. up with all his sc-
tions aud whims,' said Miss
Thorne. with "a troubled cloud on
her usually rosy and serene face.
"But, Aunt Penelope. he love.
me-
"He has Qlces vay o. show
ing his love then. that's all have
TO say -
And We are TO De married next
week." added Kate Thorn, her
cheeks flushing as she spoke.
"Then | hope marriage will
work the miracle Of a change in
him, said Aunt Penelope, tarlly.
"For to speak the honest truth,
unless he does alter his way |
don't see much chance OF solid
happiness for you. my child"
And aunt Penelope added to-
general observation-disclosures of mat
tiers by shaking her wise old head
and "only wishing Kate had had
the good sense to choose Lionel
instead OF that other fellow"
''He isn't so handsome aud fan
cited, perhaps" added Aunt
Penelope, "but as all know, beau
ty is only skin deep, and l do be-
lieve that if any man will make q
good husband Lionel Wilson will.
"Heigho ! l hope fate has got a
nice wife in store for him, some
where y
"Yon had better marry him
yourself, Aunt Pen - said Kate
mischievously.
marry my grandson % quGth
Aunt Penelope. 1--WE lived fl
ty-one years without a husband,
and / guess I can make out few
more of 'em. But / cannot help
feeling sorry for Lionel all the
same"
"Well, Aunt Penelope, you do
know that I like him-ever so
much.n
"Ah !" said Aunt Penelope,
"but that is exactly what he don't
want"
And Kate, to avoid the coming
discussion, stole up to her own
room, where the wedding wreath
and veil where already eliciting
the admiring comments Of the
two dimpled young bridesmaids,
Kate's younger sisters.
Harold Grenfell was not in the
happiest of humors that night,
when he came as usual TO spend
the evening with his bride elect.
He criticised Kate's dress, her
hair, the very twinking orna-
ments she wore in her ears.
"And of course you are the best
Judge of your own affairs, Cath
crime" he added. Kate especial
~ disliked the full name by
which she was by baptism EMIT
led. but l don't think it exact
ly the right thing for you to be
walking out with Lionel Wilson,
the very week before the we'd
ding"
"Dear me, Harold ~ cried Kate,
making doubled arches of her
prettiIy penciled brows, II had to
go out to get two more yards of
white quilted ribbon for my
sleeves, and as Lionel CHANGED to
be walking in the same direction,
l couldn't very we'll go on the
other >ide the street."
"A bride elect has no business
VITA the attention of any man ex-
cept him who is to be her hus-
band
Dear Harold, would you trans
form the future husband into a
tyrannical jailor Would you
wish to show that you have Meth
er confidence nor trust in the wom-
an you have chosen foryour wife,"
Pm much obliged to you,"
said Harold bitterly, while a dis
agreeable curve came to his lips.
Perhaps plain speaking is best
under all circumstances, but it is
not agreeable to hear that l am
nnnsiIarnl q LIrra n n inal inilnr y
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/ have received a case of Malaga
Hats, for Men and Boys-call AMI see
them, at II. N. DEATRICk'S.
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Why suffer sleepless nights,
with distressing cough, while q
quarter of a dollar invested in
sellers Cough Syrup" will give
instant relief.
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J.F. BOYD, Superintendent
CHAS. FELDMAN, Agent.
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TIME TABLES.
CUWR. VAL. RAILROAD.
TT ME II "A BILE.

TAXES EFFECT MONDAY, Way l6, 1881
The Republican journal., 1881-11-10
VOLUME SO.

ties, where more systematic method and
"higher farming are eXpedent, in order
to produce satisfactory results. On our
best bottom land the old corn and hay
and clover methods may yet satisfy the
farmer, but even he could experience
benefit by needing the admonitions of the
above extract.
Part of this is directly applicable to us,
especially the first assertion, ''that the
time has now come when nothing but
high farming will pay in this section of
the country" | can call up Bro patrons
and farmers here to-day to prove this
beyond the shadow of doubt BY "high
farming is meant intense, concentrated
farming, going over less and manuring
better. Level and clean culture, thorough
pulyerization of the soil, the use of the
best seeds and tools, Judgment and bust
ness in the sales Of products. Don't be
afraid Of this word high farming"
Every one Of us that raises a good or
extra crop are high farming in that much.
High is an adjective in the positive de
gree. When we have attained that then
there is the comparative higher, and the
superlativC highest j. w. LANG
The Republican journal., 1881-11-10

SHIFTING ITEMS. The recent passage of an Act
by Legislatures of New York Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania eXemptng from taxation vessels
owned and built in the States, has stimulated the
shipping interests of California and Oregon to the
procurement of like action. IF successful the
effect will be, says the San Francisco journal of
Commerce. "to encourage the purchase of building
Of ships here by our citizens. Then an effort
should be made by our Representatives in Con
gress to have the tonnage law Of 30 cents per ton
repealed or at least as far regards American
shipping With such local and National law. Cal
ltornla might be expected to take high rank
amongst the ship-owniug ports of the world" -.
The Boston Post says The ship J B. Walker
arrived at San Francisco oct p after passage of
los days which may be considered excellent time
from port to port. The J. b W is owned by
Hon Edward O'Brien of Thomaston, Me, whose
vessels owing to their light rig and superior model
are accredited the fastest crafts hang from New
England They are built in such d manner as to
enable them to carry more cargo than the aver
age vessel which fact, together with their speed
should render "0'Brieu's line exceedingly profit
able Great Britain has forty nine per cent OF
the carrying trade of the world and actually car
rles htty Two per cent OF all merchandise Of the
steam tonnage OF the world she owns 2,oSoooo
tons against Ii'"oo0o owned by all other nations
communicative Bangor Commercial says 1t is
thought that the New ork Steamship line will
De revived next spnns IS Watts y Co., launch
ed from their yard IL Ihomaston Oct. % tiue
ship OF 1898 tons named Joseph B Thomas She
is to be commanded by Capt VIM J Lermond, Of
lAohaSioh In lhe case OF oeoenS {. Mare VS..
'he Portland RACKET Company, IN which the plain
en- ""o Is p"S'oA 4""!eI' SUeu ihe owners OF
The Republican journal., 1881-11-10

CEPHALINE is not an opiate or narcotic Dis
pense with them and use it,
The author Of the Little Brown jug" was prob
ably i'll iuguar vein when he wrote that some
what popular ditty.
The Menasha wis Press says: A Granger
Esq, Of this CITY, uses St Jacobs Oil Oh his horses
with decided success and profit
Since the latest Indian massacre the redskins
haven't much to say, owing to their natural Indian
reservation
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is a really remarkable
aud time honored medicine. 1t Is the best remedy
known for all diseases of the throat and lungs
a Cincinnati girl has eloped with murderer
The female craze for linking themselves with
prominent men will continue as long as there are
females and prominent men
Neuralgia.
1t has been ascertained that the most inveterate
cases of Neuralgia cured by Fellows Compound
Syrup of Hypophosphites.
little Waterloo Sunday school miss was asked
by her teacher. what must people do in order to
get to heaven ?" ode | suppose, replied the lit
tie one.
The Sunday Argus Louisville Ky observes A
Woodbury. IN. j paper mentions the cure of the
wife of Mr.. Jos H. Mills, of that place, by ST ia
cobs Oil She had rheumatism.
II know" SAID a tourist in New Jersey that
the owner of that farm a famous apple steaer
when he was a boy. He keeps two dogs in his or
ehard.'
The Republican journal., 1881-11-10

FISH AND FlsHJNG. The sentinel reports the
little fishes and high at Passport, that the
factories find it difficult to obtain a supply 1t is
hoped this scarcity may enhance the price of the
canned article 80 Young & Simpson have closed
their sardine factory at Jonesport for the season
They had plenty of fish during the season.. The
Sentinel says very large amount of freight, con
sisting mostly of sardines smoked and picked
fish is beng shipped from Eastport this fall Sin
large vessels have loaded and sailed during the
past ten days for Boston and New York and one or
two Others are now loading The international
Line with three steamers on the route can hardly
keep their freight house clear Bristol porgy
men" are arriving home The Bangor CONNER
cial says great quantity of canned lobster pass
through this city in the course of year on their
way from the Provinces. There is no duty on the
Holsters but a small duty has to he paid on each
can, As an indication of the amount of shipments
are informed that +: 300 has been paid into the
Custom House on this account during the present
season. Some Of the Round Pond fishermen
have gone to Virginia to follow their calling
Of shipment of seventy five English soes and
thirty five turbot for the American fish commits
six turbot survived the voyage Prof. Baird
Thursday, planted the survivors in the water off
Coney Island The Telegraph says that Mr. Cot.
lin of Brunswick, last spring took about sixty four
pounds of fish from his trout pond which readily
commanded - cents per lb the largest fl sh
weighing lbs ounces. He has one which he
often sees, that he is desirous to take weighing as
he estimates, y II not lbs too large he believes
to safely remain in the pond as trout eat trout -
The recent gale the coast of Newfoundland
caused great loss to some of the western shore
fishermen by the loss of nets etc -. The Phono-
graph says that the reputation of the Rangely
Lakes for large trout has been maintained the past
season. Several have been taken of six and seven
and one of eight pounds The early fishing was
all that could be desired, but for some reason mid
summer yielded the poorest results ever known
BY the oldest habitues This refers to the big
lakes. At kennebago and Seven Ponds the sport
has been all that could be desired
The Republican journal., 1881-11-10

IN American farmer Ot note after Wis
itin2 England and examining the system
pursued there, says be is thoroughly con
vjnccd III his Did faith that the only good
farmer OF our future is to be the .'high
farmer There is widely prevailing
antipathI among the common farmers Of
Our country against not only the prac-
tce of high farming, but the use of the
phrase by agricultural writer's, This is
wrong and should at once be corrected
Through some miscOnception fthe mean
ing Of the phrase. and also Of its appica-
ton, they have come to believe it synOny-
nous With theoretical "booll farming"
new tangled noions,' boasted progress,
followed by disappointment and final fail
ure. This is all an error. High farming
simply means thorough cultivation, liber-
dl mauuring, bOuntitul crops, good stock,
good feed, and paying profits theretrom.
It's not strange that misconceptions have
arisen in the minds Of doubling farmers
who have been witnesses to some of
the spread eagle experiments of enthusi-
aStlc farmers, better supplied with money
obtained in a business they know how to
manage, than with practical experience
on the farm. BOuntitul crops and paying
profits of course are what all farmers who
are depending upon the farm for an in
come, are striving to obtain; and every
year as it passes is confirming the
opinion that the profits are small and will
grow 'beautifully less" j" where high farm
ing is not pTacticed.