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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-27
POLITICAL WEIGHT.

What weight do its readers attach to the
political doctrines and teachings of the EA-
GLE, for instance: None. Why: Simply
because it is serviIe party organ Wiei-
tia Beacon.
While the EAGLE does not claim to be
governed by such pure, lofty, noble and dis
interested principles as some we wot Of,
nevertheless its editor would feel very sorry,
not only sorry. but hurt more than be could
express in words, If he thought any number
of his readers held him up to the mirror Of
our contemporary.
We trust we are just ~ honest, just as
conscientious in our writings, as any man
and We knew we are. The blunders Of the
Republican party, or the criminality of in
dividuals who claim to love its doctrines,
cannot affect the principles OF the organiza-
ton. nor our persuasion that such princi-
pies are the truest and best We are an
American citizen, and glory in the name.
We write ii down something to be proud
Of. To the people Of all countries, the broad
globe over, we honestly say this il the land,
this is the government OF all others, be OF us.
Still we know our government makes mis-
takes, is not absolutely perfect, is even at
tiles unjust, and in isolated cases oppres-
siye, yet, because we thus think and thus
write, must we be called seryile, coupled
with the declaration, per consequence, that
anything we may say upon this subject is
without weight: We not only believe our
government the best the world ever saw,
our party the most patriotic and unselfsh.
but that the Arkansas Valley is in many re-
spects the most desirable spot on earth.
Must our declaration Of these facts, and ad-
heson TO these conceived truths, destroy all
the influence eXerted in their behalf
through the EAGLE: We should hope not.
How much would that minister accomplish
for humanity or his church who should criti-
couraging: Can more and better things be
accomplished by pulling down than by build
ing up. and is the tool that pulls down any
less servile than one that builds upg
As to the EAGLES political influence at
home within It's own party, and acroad in
the State. we are more than satisfied. We
are sorry that our Democratic neighbor takes |
such gloom! view OF US. qua ~ womb DC |
no doubt, to many Of its read |
ers to know just what kind Of an estimate it |
puts up Of its own political influence, indie
peDdence and higher motives.
Putting the matter In kindlier and more
christian way, wouldn't our criticsing and |
fault finding neighbor exert greater in
iuence and be far happier il he made his
columns little jollier and stopped his ever
asting bely-aehing.
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Proposals for Indian Supplies and
transportation.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Ofce Oh
ihulan Anairs. ashinSton. April -. lSs2.--
sealed proposals, indorsed proposals for
beei, toius ior Deei must be submitted III
separate ehVeiopesl bacon. fiour, Clothing.
or ira, spor,ation. etc, las the case may be,)
anu uirce.eu 70 .nc Commissioner OF lnnian
Affairs, nos. ID ard % Rooster Street, Aeo
york. WIN be received unt1 l p. m. OF Iaes-
ady, way %, iooz, dor FURNISHING LOT the Ind
ran service ABOUT ooV'oW Pounus bacon, 49,
vVV,VVo pounuso eei on the neutrality-suspicious.
beaDs, 'V,oW POUNDS BAKING powder, p
oU,Uo pounds corn, .oo,0O0 pounds coffee,
o,oU.uV pounus nou,, Ilz'VV pounds Iced,
5oV,ou pounds haru bread, .o,Oo0 pounds
nominy, 9:Wo pouhds iard, 90 barrels mess
porh, Zoo,VW POUNDS rice, II .soo pounds tea.
% o W. pouhos ,ooaeco, ZvV,VVo POUNDS salt.
a ado,ooo pounos soap, o;oOV pounds SODA, ,2oo,-
wv po"hus sug ", and od",VV pounds wheat.
Aiso cIahhc,s, woo'cn anu coiton goods,
tcohIisuns ~ pa art oI uchins' '9,VVo Yards,
stahoa,u eaiico oDo,VV Hards, driiling 2U,oCO
yares, omcH, lree from all sizins, Yards,
ueniins .'UW arus, Slnshain 'o,VV yarus,
henu'SAy Jcans Ze,oW .aIus, cjeViot o,2c
yarus, brown sueetihs zVo wv yards, Dieached
zo;o" sa!us, nichor! shlIiinS io,Uoo YARDS,
caicoshirtihe oeW!arus, Wihsey 3'ooo vardsl
cio.nihg, groceries, notlons, hardware med
ieai shpphes. auu iohg ist Oh hisceiianeous
articies, suci rs nainess' PioWs, rahcs' FORKS,
etc., anu ior apou. 20 wagons required Tor
the service III arizona ooiorado, Dakota,
idano, iho,ah eIr',or!, M ,,1 Monta'
ma, NeDrasaa, NeNaua anu iseonsih; 10 be
ueiiN eien a' e.So, KANSAS Ni'y anu SIOUX
Clty. Aiso ior sucn wagons rs may pc re-
quired, auap,en 10 Ine chuate OF the racine
coast: WIN sa'horhia brakes, deh'ered al
san rahcisco.
Also transportation LOT such OF the arti-
cies, gooos anu suPHncs 'nat MA. hot pe con-
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TIE GOVERNORS PROGRAMME.

Tie evidence is overwhelming and conclu-
urged Captain J. u. johnson TO be candi-
date for Governor; declared that he (St.
john would not be a candidate for re-elec-
tion stated that he had no claims on the Of
lice, rs the Republican party had given him
all the honor TO which he was entitled
nor's) hearty support if he (Johnson) would
consent TO become candidate; aud urged
a number of prominent Republicans to sup
port Captain johnson.
The evidence is also conclusive that, only
a month or two later The Governor sent n
trusted retainer to Captain johnson asking
him Johnson TO be a candidate for Iicuten-
ami Governor instead of Governor: stating
that the Governor desired to he '.yindicated'
by reelection; and promising that he the
Goyernor) would. with six months, resign
the Office. so that Captain johnson. as Lieu
tenant Governor. would succeed him.
Now the question is, why did Governor
Il. John change his mind so suddenly d: Why
was he for johnson in January, aud against
him few months later: Why did be want,
him Tor Governor in January and for Lieu
tenant Governor few months later:
And why does the Governor need 4 win
dica,ion:" This kind of excuse is very
common ono with candidates. but il is, as a
rule, exceedingly gauzy. Upon what point.
or against what charge. does the Governor
need a '.yndication:''
l. not this sudden change OF base explain
ed by the fact that The Governor desires 10
entrench himself in the Governor, Office for
two years more in order to move. from that
vantage ground. on Two Senator.hips.
Iiumb's successor il to be elected next win
ter. and Ingalls, successor two wears later
The Governor is an aspirant Tor everything
in sight-Ihe Governorship and two Senator
ial seats. He thinks the first place would
help him 10 the others
1t l. asserted. too, by those in position to
know, that Governor ST. John imagines the
Republicans party il on the eve of dissolu-
ton; that on its ruins National Prohibi.
ton party will spring up; and that he st.
John will be the recognized leader Of this
aud its candidate for the Pres
ideucy. This bee has been buzzing in his
bonnet for long time past. and he has, it il
stated. discussed ii with some OF his intimate
friends. Whatever he can do TO hasten the
result he desires 10 see accomplished, he will
10. A. the first act in this programme is the
breaking up of the Republican party, it re-
mains TO be seen whether the Republicans OF
Kansas propose to assist at the sackng and
destruction by following the Governors
cad .-rLampsogs.
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KANSAS AGRICULTURE.

The qartcrly report Of the State Board OF
Agriculture, fer the quarter ending March
3lst, VIM. Sims, secretary, Is on our table.
The report gives tabulated statement show
ing the growth and development of the State
from the date of its admission Into the Union
to the present time. This table shows that
we have 1900. 900 acres OF land under eulti-
Walton; sol ,000, 900 Of taxable lands; s22,
O0c,0oO OF town lots; S22, 900 OF railroad
property; s34 ,000, 900 of personal property,
or an aggregate taxable valuation OF $780,
900, the true valuation being S34i, 900 900.
On hand March I, 1881, AS, 900 horses; H.
s90, 900 cattle; 100000 sheep; l,174,O00 hogs.
or the million people in the State, 34s, 900
are OF school age; $4,000 are enrolled, and
$4,000 attend school. Eight thousand teach
ers are employed to teach in ), 49, school
houses, valued ut ., SOC. 900.
The first thirty-,wo pages of the report are
devoted to the subject of forestry, the re.
ports from the two or three hundred CORE
spondents showing that the people of the
State are taking great interest In the grow
ing of forest trees.
Ford county leads the list in the number Of
sheep, having AZ, 900. Several letters are pre-
sentcd bearing on the subject Of sheep hus-
bandry.
From very full report, from all the coun-
ties, Secretary Sims estimates the decrease
in acreage of winter wheat to he about %
per cent, or $4,000 acres. The present con.
dition of the crop, however, being excellent,
not one per cent. being winter killed. 1t is
estimated that !. 100000 acres are sowu to this
grain.
Ii is estimated that an unusual breadth Of
land is being plant ed TO corn, with promising
results. the late high prices stimulating farm
ers to engage extensively In corn growing
this year.
The fruit trees promise an unusually large
yield this year. but small proportion of the
fruit buds being injured by the frosts.
The outlook for the farmer and stock-raiser
is fattering. indeed, and with no disasters.
the State will be in condition more pros
porous than at any time during her previous
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BE KNOWS NOW. MAYBE.

The great aposll. OF the survival OF the
fttest," or mans descent from a polly wog.
Darwin, died in London on Thursday a.t.
dispatch from thai city says: Darwin
bad been Ill for some days and was supposed
20 be recovering, but he had relapse last
Tuesday, and never rallied He has suffered
for some time from weakness of the heart,
hn; continued work till at last he was taken
III Tuesday night with pains 10 his chest.
faintness and nausea. The nausea lasted
during Wednesday, and eliminated in feath.
Darwin remained fully conscious until with
In quarter of an hour Of his DEATH
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THE KANSAS DELEGATION.

4 prominent editor OF this State recently
made visit TO the National Capital, and In
letter from that city took occasion to sharp
" crificise the reputation of several men,
bcrs of the Kansas delegation in Congress.
The editor OF the Caamp,oa has recently
spent week in Washington. During his
visit be enjoyed excellent opportunities for
asccrtaining the general opinion concerning
our delegation. lie talked with several OF
their colleagues, with large number oil
prominent men. and with very many Of
those sharp-eyed, Independent aud severely
critical observers of Washington affairs, the
newspaper correspondents. And The judg-
inent he formed concerning the reputation of
the Kansas delegation at the National Capt.
tai MAS exactly the reverse OF that stated by
the editor referred TO.
II is very generally conceded that Senator
ingalls, is by all odds the most ready and Wig
orous debater in the senate: that in schol-
arship he has no equal in that body 4: that he
Is an Industrious, influential. and very able
legislator; and that he commands the sim
cere respect OF his colleagues in the Senate.
We heard this opinion expressed far more
iorcibly than we have stated il, from a doz-
en- different sources, some of them not at all
friendly. either personally or politically.
Senator Plumb is esteemed as strong,
fluent, ready speaker, as a man Of clear,
comprehensive mind, and as an earnest, in
dependent and courageous Senator. He is 4
man Of aflars-a practical, clear-brained
business man, industrious, energetic and re.
source!ul, and enjoys the hearty respect Of
his associates.
We heard the Kansas members of the
House, Messrs. Anderson, Haskell and Ryan,
spoken of in terms Of the highest praise,
alike by political friends and opponents.
They occupy prominent positions on import
ant committees, and are recognized rs among
the leading and controlling forces in the
House. One of the best known correspon-
dents in Washington, a gentleman OF Sc
yerey critical mind, and never given TO gush
or fiattery, said that no State in the Union
was more ably represented in the House than
was Kansas.
IL is stating i simple fact TO say that Kan
s has just reason to be proud OF her dele
cation. They look after her interests with
conspicuous zeal. industry and efficiency !;
in the general Legislation of the Senate and
House they are prominent and influential !:
and they command the respect Of their coli
leagues As gentlemen of character and abili-
IfcIisoa Cia,apioa
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IMAM BY TIE NAME OF JOHNSON.

The EAGLE, Il week or two since, alluded
TO Captain J. u. Johnson's speech made al
the soldiers reunion in Wichita, In connee-
ton with the fact that his name was being
enthusiastically mentioned as 4 possible nom-
inee Of the Republican p.riy for Governor.
II would seem that Topeka is quite enthu-
siastic over the matter. \ great meeting
was held last Tuesday night in Johnson's
interest, At which something like thousand
people gathered. Captain johnson deliver
ed a sensible speech, in which he deii ed
himself to be a Republican in all that The
n anne means. We said at that time that next
10 Colonel John a. Martin. we believed no
man could carry the Republican party more
solidly than J. Il. johnson. ami hi> fir>t meet
ing seems TO second the motion
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SH0ULDE'i FEEL BAD.

The Usage t1fehicL, whose editor was the
author Of the constabular bill, and which pa
per has been an sdoring admirer of st. John
and all his methods. thinking il sees something
like hand writing on the wall, lets his old
friend down in this easy. consoling way:
Governor st. John must not be aggrieyed
if The Republicans 81 the state substitute
another man for bin. II i, remembered that
lac worked hard 10 beat George +. Anthony,
and did 30. Anthony WAS as good Il temper
snee man &c It, John. and yet Anthony had
only one term, while ST. John ha> had two"
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ARKANSAS VALLEY AGRICULTURAL So
GETTY.

Pursuant to call. the stockholders Of the
Arkansas Valley Agricultural Society met at
2p. m, on the 18th instant, at the Office Of
Squire Junkermap, and was called to order
by President Eichholtz, and Section of the
constitution. setting forth the object of the
meeting, was read.
The secretary's report of last wears pro-
ceedinss was rendered.
A committee OF three members of the old
into the treasurer's books, was called, and re
ported said books satisfactory, and were dis
charged.
The meeting then proceeded to the cleo
ton of officers, which resulted in creating
new bard. as follows: Il. b. Eggleston.
President; William McCraeken, Vice Presi-
dent; James IL. Black, Treasurer: {. S.
Eichholtz, Secretary; Il. Il. Hatfield, o. G.
jacobs, " iliam II. Ransom, ID. A. Mitchell,
ii. II. Peckham, Il. ID. Fouts, Julius Junkcr-
man. Gilman Blood and l.. d. Hanna, Direc-
tors.
The secretary and treasurer of last year
were honored by vote Of thanks from the
stothhotutfs pitscht, ioi eut III
which they had performed their official
duties.
Touching the consolidation movement, the
following whereas and resolution were
adopted:
WHEREAS, At 4 former meeting OF the
stockholders of this association, resolution
was acted upon and adopted, setting forth
terms agreed upon by the committees Of the
two agricultural societies As a basis of con-
sideration. by our society agreeing to pur-
chase the property known as the old fair
grounds; and
WHEREAS, The Scdgwick County Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Association adopted
similar resolutions, but that they have failed
and neglected to consummate the same on
their part therefore
Res0ired, That we do now hereby reseind
the former action of this society, so far as
relates TO the purchase Of the said property,
on the terms and basis therein set forth.
Up. M. April a9th, 1852, was appointed as
the time of the first meeting Of the new
board. Adjourned.
G. 5. EICHHoLTZ, Chairman.
", II RANSOM Secretary
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Road Notice.

STATE OF KANSAS, L.
County of Sedgwick.
Office of County Clerk, April 2ai, lssl
Notice Is hereby given that on the 10Th day OF
April, 1882, n petition signed by W. J. Coliyer
and II others was presented to the Board of
County Commissioners OF the county and State
aforesaid, praying for the location OF certain
road described as follows, VIZ
Commencing at the north east corner Of section
number twenty-five f25l, In township number
twenty-five (2Ji. range three Isl west, running
thence west to the northwest corner of section
thirty t3Ol, township twenty-five [25l, range
three Isl west, the terminus Of the road.
Whersupon said Boari Of County Commission
ers appointed the following named persons, viz:
A. M. Durand. W 8 Pratt and John Beckwi;h,
as viewers, with instructions to meet. in con-
june ion with the County surveyor, at The resi-
dence Of W Collyer, in Greeley township, on
Friday, the 18th day OF May, A ID. 1852, and
proceed to view said road, and 1--WE to all parties
a hearing.
BY order of the Board of County Commission
ers.
r. a. DORSEY,
81 County Clerk
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Legal Notice.

Whereas, application has been made to the
Probate Court Of sedgwiek county, in the State
Of Kansas by the undersigned Harret-A. Shaw,
tateiy Harriet a. Fink, the widow of Eli Fink
late of said county, deceased, for the allotment
to her, by commissioners appointed for that pur-
pose by said court, of her share, TO wiz One half
In value OF the following described real estate of
her late husband, ELI Fink, deceased.
Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given to all
parties Interested in said matter that said COM
missionsrs SO appointed by said court. will ON
the sth day Of May, lsss, at one O'Clock r; NJ f,
upOi said real estate, proceed TO make such al
lotment, that being the tins fixed by said court
for so doing said commissioners Will report
their actings and doings in the premise. to the
said court. at tho Office Of the jndga Of said court,
In the city OF Wichita. Kansas on the 18th day OF
May, lss2, at 10 clock A II. At which time aud
place the said court will be novel 10 confirm
said report, and such other and and further steps
I" take in the premises 81 Is by statutes In such
cases made ami provided.
The said commission srs. so appointed by sid
rourt, ere Gorge W. stsenrod, W D. Croker
and Js I'm w Bear.
said real estate IL the southwest quarter of
section g. In township q. range west, Of saud in
'sid >edgwick county.
Petitioner.
E. HUI. Attorney Tn Petitioner. SO
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Sherifs Sale

District Court, Sedgwiek county, Kansas
The Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Com
plny, OF Hartford, Connecticut.
Ciemenee T. Woodward, George IL. Wool
ward, snd b. q. Smyt sons.
ny virtue OF an order of sale issued cut Of the
District Court OF >edgwick county Kansas
wherein the Hartford Life and Annuity Insur-
ance Company, OF Hartford Connecticut, j.
plaintiff, aud Clemence l. Woodward George
~ woodward aid n G. smyth & sous are de-
fendsnts, Will. on
SnTday, the eth day of Nay, A. d. Iss2
at clock +. NJ, at the courthouse door DO
ing at the froUt OF the building known as Eagle
Block, on Douglas avenue Ia the city OF wfch-
ia, Kansas, otter for sale, Mt public auction. &c
the hishes b oder Tor cs-h in hand all theright
iitie aad ;ntere5' OF The dfienslanfs Clemence h.
W"jdwarsi, George ". " oodward, and r. C.
amy IN x Sons, in and 10 the following described
real property 81 usted In the county OF Seea-
wick, state OF Kansas, TO wit.
The south west Quarter ~ Of section thirty
[ %, Ia township twenty-hine f2al SOUTH Of
range one ~ west, containing 100 acres more or
less. according to he government survey thereof
said real property Is levied upon a. the prop
erty OF defen' ANTS, Clemencs r. Woodward
George H. woodward. and h G. Smyth 4 >op,
and viii be sold to satisfy said order OF sale
sheriH,s Office, Wichita. Kansas, April 18th.
\. y. ISL
IT. r. WATT,
sheriff. sedgwick county, Kansas
T.. iiiii. Plaintiff Attorney. -
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Administrators Notice.
IrATE OFKANsAs, -

sedgwick County,
In the Probate Court In and for said County.
Curry, deceased.
Notice Is hereby gwen that Iette of admins
trafion with will Of decedent annexed, have
Bartholomew Curry, late Of said county. de-
ceased. by the Honorable, the Probate Court OF
the county and state aforesaid, dated the 18th
day of April, a. ID. lss2 Now, all persons hay
ing claims against the said estate are hereby no.
titled that they must present the same TO the I'M
designed for allowance within one year from
the date of said letters, or they may be precuded
from aay benefit of such estate aud hat il such
claims be not exhibited within three years after
date of such letters they shall be forever barred.
PATRICK v. HEALY,
administrator, with will aplexed, Of the es-
tate Of bartholomew Curry, deceased. "a
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TEE PLUMED KNIGHT.

>hipherd, the political adrcnturer vino, be.
fore the investigating comm ttee Of Congress.
has been endcsyoring TO smirch the charac-
ter of Blaine and bring odium to the memory
OF Garfield, now stands a brilliant chance to
20 10 the penitentiary. Blaine asked per-
mission 10 appear before the committee, and
armed with The necessary documents he
showed Mr.. shipherd up a. the most san-uine
linr Of The fines
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Sherifs Sale.

District Court. sedgwick county, Kansas.
The Pennington savings Bank
Elizabeth Moore aud n A. English.
by virtue Of an order of sale issued out of the
District Court Of Sedgwick county, Kansas,
VIII rein the Pennington Savings Bank Is plain
tiff. and Elizabeth Moore and n 4. English are
defendants, will, on
Saturday, the 2.fh day Of May, 4. u. lss2.
at clock Il. NJ. at the courthouse door, be-
ing at the front OF the building known as Eagle
Block, on Douglas avenue, in the CITY OF Wich-
ita, Kansas, Offer for sale, 1T public auction to
the highest bidder for cash In hand, an Me right
title and interest Of the defepdsnts, Elizabeth
Moore and A. English, in and to the follow
ing described real property. situated in the
county OF >edgwick, State OF Kansas, to wit:
The east half % OF the northeast quarter 90 ,
and the south quarter "a of the nor h east
quarter %, and the east half % of the south
east quarter G4l, and lots one ~, two i2), three
(3) aud four ~ all In section number thirty two
ti2), Tn township number iwenty-seven (27l
range one ID east.
Said real properly Is levied upon rs the prop
erty of defendants, Elizabeth Moore and A
English, and will be sold to satisfy said order of
sale
sherif's Office, Wichita, Kansas, April 18th,
A u. 1889.
H.R. WATT,
sheriff, Ssdgwick county, Kansas.
Hart Is Hasris. Plaintiffs Attorneys. Al
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During the past year-1SSl-the A., L. Il
$. L. road expended for buildings alone with
in this State, Independent of Topeka, exclu-
sive of engine houses, round houses, de-
pots, machine and repair shops, coal chutes,
tenement houses. and other improvements,
the sum of S426,s40 The road has expend-
ed for iron bridges, steel rails and stone bal
last. 81, Gs3,604, making grand total, for the
items above enumerated. of 81. 100. 444.