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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
= TT. SCOTT ENGINEERS.

The corps Of Fort Scott & Wichita engin.
erecting their tent on Central avenue, since
which time they have been running expert
mental lines north and south of the city.
General Gleason. the chief in charge, arrived
here on Saturday, and, after talking a few
hours with our leading citizens. was taken
out over the ground between here and Ben
ton township by j. Nj. Steele, who showed
him the easiest and best route into town.
General Gleason says he found no difficulty
in getting through the Flint Hills on a light
grade aud easy curves. Again on Modnay
he was taken about by Commodore " ood-
shown various places where good crossings
OF the river are 10 be found. General Glea
son expresses himself as being delighted
with the grand scope and lay of country, be-
ing particularly well pleased with our life
aud energy as a city and our improvements
and growth as county. No town or city in
the State can show as live business streets as
Wichita, and he was not long in taking in
that fact. Under the reorganization and
new directory the road is being vigorously
pushed. From the personnel Of the new
directory and management, it is shrewdly
guessed that the Border Tier, /. e., Kansas
City and Fort Scott railway, has Sc
cured large interest in the enterprise.
General Gleason was recalled yesterday, but
expects TO be back and 20 over the country
west OF here during the present month.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
MANUFACTURES.

As Wichita is already the commercial Gen.
ter of this valley, so she must become the
manufacturing center. 4 combination and
full development OF these two interests can
only make our city what has always been
prophesied for her. 1t would seem that al
an early day there win be located here SINE
important interests in the line of the latter
A very extensive firm with abundance OF
capital, now successfully carrying on a large
starch factory in one OF the Middle States.
have about determined to open ont in Wich-
ita. One OF the firm has been expected here
for some days TO inspect the water of the
drive wells and of the Little river. OF the
securing of a carriage factory we speak else.
where. Mr.. Bainum. also of Humboldt, we
understand is in the city looking up the pros
poets OF putting in operation like industry.
The more the merrier. Besides these, we
could give other enterprises that desire to
come here 10 the event of our securing the
third railroad from the east and all Of which
will be up before the board at their meeting
Thursday evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
TIE CRY ELECTIONS.

Outside Of the contest among large mum.
Der Of candidates for the constablcships, the
election on Tuesday was without ripple oil
excitement, and embarrassing. An attempt
was made % get up a lively struggle in the
second ward on councilman, but the boys
would not enthuse. The following are the
names of the parties elected:
First ward--Councilman, N. A. English
Member Of School Board, ii. Il. Butler.
Second Ward-Councilman, +. G. smythe /;
Member Of School Board, J. E. Caldwell.
Third Ward-Councilman. DR.. c. E. Nc
Adams; Member OF School Board, long
term, NJ. W. Levy; short term, C. A. VAN
Ness.
Fourth Ward-Councilman, j. r. Allen;
Member Of School Board, John Fisher.
Constables-Frank Thomas and Ed. Grady.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
The Acme Windmill.

have erected on farm, six miles west OF
Wichita, one of the Acme geared mills, man
ufactured at Peabody, Kansas, and will say
to the publice that am perfectly satisfied
with its work-it has done its work better
than it was represented to do by the manu-
facturers. 1t is a perfect self.governing
mill, so arranged that it will run steady in a
heavy or light wind, perfectly balanced and
pivoted on its center, which allows it to turn
like top with the slightest change of wind.
1t is very simple, durable and compact in its
construction and of the very best material,
with neat little feed mill and pump attach
ment, oil complete, and at price SO cheap
that every farmer, who owns his farm, can
afford it and the ten-foot pumping mill, the
most perfect one on the market. l will say
to parties wanting mills: do not buy until
you see the Acme and am sure it is what
you want, and will have no other, for it is
the cheapest, strongest, simplest and most
durable mill made, and is manufactured 10
our own State. II. J. RAZEY,
52-it Agent for Sedgwick County.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
AN IMPORTANT SALE.

One OF the most important real estate trans
actions OF the spring was the purchase made
of the old whitworth corner by A. ii. Cos
sard and associates. 1t has not been given
out yet what will follow, but SO valuable and
important a corner was not purchased with
any idea of letting it remain as at present.
The corner has paid for itself ten times over
in ten years, being one of the best and most
eligible in the city. MIR. Gossard informs us
that the old shells and rookeries now occu.
plying the ground will be torn away and q
handsome and permanent structure erected.
Ii has for years been the best site for hotel
of any in the city, and still is, for that mat
ter 1t would make AN equally desirable 10
cation for bank, or in Tact for almost any
business. But We can wait any see what we
shall see.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
A CARRIAGE FACTORY.

The committee on manufactures appointed
by the Board of Trade met and held u salts
factory consultation with Mr.. Mcdaniel, of
ST. Louis, on Monday afternoon, who, with
two associates, has determined upon the
erection OF a carriage mandatory in this
city. Mr.. Mcdaniel. whom we met. Is a
wide-awake and practical man, himself a
mechanic who has for years been foreman OF
department in an extensive establishment.
He and two other foremen of different de-
partments in the same establishment have
pooled their eopital for the purpose above
stated. They propose TO turn out work that
will stard by the best that is produced any
where, deciding that lasting and profitable
reputation can thus be made. and quicker
than on a cheaper class of work. Mr.. Nc
Daniel will secure this week, il possible. a
house for his family. A building has been
secured by the Board Of Trade for the works,
and within two weeks the new firm promises
TO open out.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
rvr.r nAs EQUAL srro.r rur Law.

II is asserted that some OF our assessors
are assessing property, In fact, but fraction
above last years valuations. or course the
board Of equalization can and viii readily
discover any such variations, but II would
make great deal of unnecessary work for
that board to bring up the property on each
sheet thus returned to the basis OF the bal
aBce, or to the one agreed upon. The as
SCISSORS, as body, having by resolution de-
tcrmined upon given valuation should not
vary from that, in all good conscience. So
far as we are able to learn, the property of
this city i. being returned at its full cash
value. and SO it is in several townships,
which, being the case, It must be seen to
that "what's sauce for the goose must be
sauce for the gander.' The real estate hold
ers Of this city have always been the heaviest
taxpayers OF the county in proportion 10
their possessions. As rule, 1t has been the
personal property Of the city and OF the
county that has escaped its proportionate
burthen. This year all delinquents must be
brought to time, and Struggled money and
personal values must be made to show up,
or there will be row in camp. As to con-
verters OF money into greenbacks, and hi
ders OF stocks and bonds, and all such sub
terfuges and unlawful evasions, notice is
given our board Of commissioners that the
EAGLE will stand by them in the expense
and to the extremity Of hauling all such de-
linquents to the supreme court of this State,
and SO win every man who honestly makes
returns OF all his property. Any monied
man or capitalist who can't do business
with US as people, and bear his share of
the burthens OF government, has the per-
mission Of all square men 10 go elsewhere,
and live of OF some less wide awake
but not till they have
arranged for the taxes OF 'sl-'S2.
We are not SO bad off as people
as We were in days gone by-not so pushed
As to exempt from taxation those who sell
as goods ut a whacking round profit, to ex.
empt from such necessary burthens those
who loan US money ut rates varying all the
way from one TO four per cent per month,
With a "reasonable commission" and asses |
'ors will prove remiss If they fail to catch |
very such person, and the commissioners |
,uipable If they don't go to the bottom of |
very such case reported to them. But as |
ar as our commissioners are concerned, we
inow they are determined there shall be no /
hirking from these or any other classes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

The dispatches OF Tuesday morning an
nounce the killing Of Jesse James, the notori
GUS outlaw and murderer, in st. Joe, BY
pal named Robert Ford who is said to be
mere boy and who with his brother Charley
was living with the outlaw and his woman
in frame shanty In the eastern part of tn,
city since last November. In another column
we publish confession of one OF the gang
Jesse had sworn death to Little In the alb
the tale, but the dispatches say:
"The body of Jesse James was conveyed ia
an undertaker's. where 1t was prepared fol
burial, and where a photograph was taken.
James wife has telegraphed bis mother the
news of his death. A number of men have
identified the body, and there is no question
about 1t being Jesse James.
ga Herald reporter viewed the body at the
undertaker's when 1t was being photographed
He was fine looking man, apparently forty
years old, with broad forehead, and his
physiognomy was that OF an intelligent rs
well as resolute and daring man. The
house where James lived, and In which he
was killed, has the appearance Of an armory.
A number Of guns and pistols, including a
repeating rife, needle gun, navy revolyers,
with good store Of ammunition, were found
there. Jesse was in the habit of wearing
two belts with brace of very fine revolvers
and twenty-five extra cartridges. In small
stable near by were discovered several fine
horses, the property of James.
sThe Ford brothers claim that they are
detectives and that they have been on James,
track for long time. 1t is believed that
they were with James in the Blue Cut rob-
berry, and that they were influenced in kill
ing him by the hope of getting the big reward
which has been offered for James, dead or
alive, by the Governor and by the express
and railroad companies"
KANSAS CITY. April 3.-The news of the
killing of Jesse James has created an i'm
mense excitement in this city, though the
report is treated with incredulity, and even
at this late hour many unbelicvers can be
found. As soon as the news was received
here this afternoon Commissioner Craig left
for st. Joe with heavily armed posse Of
men to guard the body of Jesse James and
protect Ford, the man who killed him.
CAT the police station it was learned that
Bob Ford, man who has been hanging about
the station for several weeks past, was the
person who killed James. Ford left the city
about a week since, and joined jesse in the
vicinity of st. Joe, remaining with him un-
til an opportunity was fonund to kill him.,
"From the police it is learned that Ford,
who is said to be a member Of the gang, was
under the control OF Craig and has been used
rs an instrument for James destruction.
Ford is young man about twenty-five years
old, and looks like q yerdant youth from the
country He is mere boy and is the last
person in the world to be taken for the slayer
of the famous outlaw.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
4 ceasrcr Rrrosr.
q The Editor of tie Eacl. !,

10 the Editor IF tie Eagle:
On Sunday, the 10th ult., Stevens, Derusha
Parsons and Morgan were at breakfast on
Deer creek, twenty miles from Fort Reno.
After eating, Morgan drew Parsons pistol
from the scabbord with his left hand and at
the same time drawing his own with his right
he dropped one on Stevens and one on Par.
sons, at the time saying: ''You two boys get
over the hill or will kill you. have tray-
elled as far with this outfit as am going to-
Parsons, seeing thst he meant business, start
ed. Stevens, at the time, being unwell said,
in Parsons hearing, off go will die, and
l may as well die here.n Derasha did not
make any move as regards leaving camp UNI
til the shot that killed Stevens had been fred.
Parsons, in the mean time, had walked about
200 yards. At the crack of the revolver he
turned and saw Derusha just leaving camp.
After going Il short distance, he, Derusha,
turned rs though in study whether to go
back to Morgan, or leave job that lad been
badly worked. Signals from Parsons event
ually drew him to the best side.
They, Parsons and Derusha, made their
way to Fort Reno and had the body Of Ste.
veps brought in. Parsons reported the facts
to Major Randall, the commaning officer, and
received all the help required. And here the
numerous friends of Henry T. Stevens,
through your valuable paper, wish to ex-
presc their heartfelt thanks for the kindness
shown and the aid extended to all parties
from Wichita. wish to make special men.
tion OF Major Randall, Capt. Leggert, Neal
Evans, James Morrison, Ben Clark and the
telegraph operator. We, here at Wichita,
can at present only say thanks for your kind.
ness, but we do stand ready at any time to
reciprocate. Fl p. TRUEsDRLL.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

Often and with pleasure have we made
notes Of successful farming in this valley, of
profitable haryests, of heavy yields, and the
satisfactory results thereunto belonging !;
but from the extensive way in which may
of our farmers are plunging into cattle,
sheep and hogs, our observations for the fti.
ture are liable to take another direction. A
good many thousand dollars have been
raked in by our farmers from hog raising the
last year. J. z. York last Saturday sold his
hogs on this market, the purchaser being
MIR. George Ross, who gave Mr. York a
check for two thousand, six hundred dol
lars. For one lump of pigs, from one far
mer, for one seasons feeding, the figures
struck us as being worthy Of mention. Mr..
Ross said he paid Sedgwick county farmers
over i've thousand dollars last Saturday,
only an average day for hogs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
BOLD BURGLAR.

Last night bold attempt was made to bur-
glarize Mr.. Bissantz's hardware store. The
front door key holes were tightly plugged to
guard against ingress in case of alarm, and
the back door had been attacked by an augur
and the lock tally bored out when the
bit struck heavy iron bar. with which the
doors securely fastened, and the thief
learned the uselessness Of any further ut.
tempt. This should be q warning to every
bqyipsyg hgNSe n tie cIsy.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

The Kansas State Bank has procured, for
the accommodations of business men and
others who may desire some safe place where
their deeds, insurance policies, bonds, tax
receipts and other valuable papers, may be
kept without fear Of fire Or loss. These boxes
are for rent for a trifiing sum each year.
They are SO arranged. by an ingenious sys-
TEN Of double locks. that no one can obtain
an entrance without the presence of an off.
Ger OF the bank, who In his turn is equally
powerless to open them unless the renter OF
the box Is present with his key. They were
made by special order. of various sizes. Be-
ing constructed OF hardened steel. and placed
in the fire proof vault Of the bank, they are
perfectly secure against either fire or bur-
glars. These boxes must be seen to be APP
preciated, and the officers or clerks of the
bank will be pleased TO show them to any
business men or others who would like to
see them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

Thos. ii. Lynch bought the entire stock Of
boots and shoes of the Boston Store at his
own price. he is now overstocked and will
sell cheap. Front lace, side lace and button
shoes in:ladies, misses and children's styles.
Men, boys and youths boots--and shoes in ey-
cry style. oct
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An Open Letter
To tie Editor ofsA< Eagle:

To tie Editor ftAe EaQis.
Since the coal question has come up for dis.
cussion would say word in behalf Of the
Wichita Coal Company. buy my coal OF
this company:
!. Because they reduced the price Of Goa
one dollar on the ton.
.. They have made Wichita the leading
coal market Of the valley.
.. They give two thousand punds to the
ton.
:. Aldrich = Brown, the managers Of THU
company are gentiemsnIy and courteous
business men. Remember thu pises, 20 MaIu
ssfsee, Respectfully, Z.
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Notice

To the Stockholders Of the Paywell Con.
solidated Mining Company of Wichita, Kan.
sas: Notice is hereby given that the regular
annual session OF the stockholders of this
company, for the election of board of iii.
rectors for the ensuing year, will take place
at the office of the secretary in the city Of
Wichita, Kansas, commencing at o'clock p.
m. Tuesday, April %, 1882. The directors
will be elected and such other business as
may seem necessary.
BY order of board OF directors.
J. II. VAN ZANDT, President
c. e. FURLEY, Secretary.
WICHITA, March 90, 1882 Sat
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Attention, Ladies.

Hats, Flowers and Plumes cheaper than
the cheapest, all new aud fresh. Beads, Cam
vas, Zephyrs, Yarns, Silks, in all qualities
and colors. Human Hair Goods in all shapes
and styles. Infants Robes and Cloaks, also
Ladies Underwear, nice and cheap. Table
covers. Roll plated jewelry, warranted to
wear. Embroidery from cents to s. cents
per yard. Ladies California buckskin gloves
warranted to give satisfaction. Thanking
the people for their past patronage, invite
them to call and examine my stock.
NJ. KLENTZ.
off No % Main Street
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

The Wichita Mound nursery is better pre-
pared than ever before to furnish home
grown stock. And farmers make great mis-
take when they purchase fruit trees from
agents Of foreign nurseries, when they can
buy home grown trees from frst-class nur-
sery, and responsible firm. The death OF
}. II. Sturns, who has been at the head OF
the Mound nursery, will make no difference
in the future conduct OF the business, rs il
will be conducted by a brother, who has, in
fact, superintendent it for several years.
Then don't be misIed by travelling fruit tree
peddiers Of foreign high-sounding named
nurseries, who carry around specimens OF
fruit In magnifying glass bottles, but buy
your trees from the Mound nursery, which
you can select yourself, and plant the same
day they are taken up. and are warranted
true to name. 41-tf
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06
ROSS FURNITURE EMPORIUM
Carpets! Carpetsl
60 PIECES NEW CARPETTNc

take pleasure in calling your attention 10
the largest and finest line Of Carpets in the
city. Fresh rom the loom, Of this years
patterns.
For novelty and variety Of style they have
never been excei:ed. H. indeed. they have
ever been Approached by any other dealer In
the wass tsll nd BE sSvtpssd. y
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

have just received very large stock Of
men, youth and children's clothing, and the
finest stock Of fur, wool and straw hats for
man and boys. The latest and best styles Of
shirts and undershirts. drawers, socks, neck
ties and silk handkerchiefs which will sell
to my numerous friends at the very lowest
possible price. Give me call and be con-
WINGED. NJ. n. FECHHEIMER.
2.4t
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To the Editor Of the Eagle:

FERRIS, SEDGwIcK Co., KAN, April 3.
Please announce that there will be an ex.
hibition, under the management of Mrs. A.
Is. Craven, at the Congregational church in
Union township, Friday evening, April l..
An admission fee of twenty-five cents will
be charged. We urge people to attend that
the house may be full, for we can vouch for
the entertainment that it is good. You can
laugh and grow fat, and in that way get the
worth of your money, and at the same time
assist in supplying much needed organ for
the Sunday school and church. Much time
and labor has been expended Jointly by the
Advance district school and Sunday school
to make this occasion success.
Ii. T. RHODES.
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Sweet Potatoes.

80 bushels Of yellow nansemond sweet po-
tatoes, for sale at the Wichita grocery, corn
er Of Douglas and Lawrence avenues.
1tf A. D. WHEELER.
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Mr.. j. c. Walter, the former popular land
lord OF the Douglas Avenue House, is again
the chief director OF that hosiery, having
leased il of Mr.. Lane. Mr.. Walter has an
enviable reputation for good tables, clear
linen. and comfortable lodging and we pre-
dict for him a solid run OF wayfarers and
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rsAczrRs, rxAxuxAr,ox.

There will be an examination Of teachers
at the Fourth ward school house ON Satur-
day, 15th day OF April, 1882, commencing at
a. W. LYDIA BENTON,
County SrperfuQtudeut.
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Some Of Tom Jewels spring stock has ar
rived the balance will be in inside OF ten
days, it will be the finest and best ever
brought to this market. Wait and see il be-
fore Idyidg.
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McGrifl 4 Buckridge. who were among the
burned out last week, erinee the Kind of grit
that succeeds. Within two days they had
built temporary shop, and before the spring
is far advanced they hope 10 have up per-
manent brick on the old site or on one near
be. Good luck TO such nerve.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

"Ten Nights in Bar ROOM" at the new
church at Eldridge Tuesday evening, April
18th. Admission twenty-five cents. Pro-
cceds for the benefit of the church. BY Or
der OF COMMITTEE.
2-2t
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Carbolic Tar Spirit" Liniment.
A Fine Jack For Sale,

l4l hands high, weighs nearly 800 pounds,
IS ! years old and very fine breeder. Price
$3.50, inquire of E. Galloway near Waco IA
miles south of Wichita.
50 st. T. C.rY.w.y
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

c. M. Huebper will open in the Miller
building, opposite the postoffice, on Friday q
large stock of dry goods. notions, hosiery,
etc, new fresh invoice Of goods. II moth
ing happens he will make a special sale on
Saturday of hosiery for ladies. gents aud
children. Then don't forget the special sale
on Saturday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

DIR. b. Lombard, jr., Of Galesburg, Illinois,
president Of Kansas State Bank, and James
l.. Lombard, OF Iowa, vice president Of that
Institution, and his little son, Master Henry.
arrived in the city last week. These gentle
men have not changed their minds one whit
touching their original ideas OF the wonder.
full possibilities OF our town and the great
future Of this county and Of this valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-06

George stagg, driver in Root Bros. bus
line, was severely kicked by a vicious horse
last Friday morning. The horse crowded
him up against the side of the stable and
kicked him several times, breaking his col
ar bone and severely bruising him in several
,,laees
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ID. II. Miller, and his boys and teams,
plowed and planted eighty acres, and put in
three-iourths OF mile Of grade for the San
Ia Fe, all within thirty days.