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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
A NEW COUNTY.

A few individuals in the extreme north
western corner of this county. are still harp
ing away on the scheme OF forming new
county out OF portions OF Sumner, sedg-
wick, Harper aud kingman counties, men-
ton Of which was made in the Press several
weeks since. At fret We believed all the
talk about such a project mere buncombe,
gotten up by certain parties, siis2ly to be
doing something. But 1t seems that some
really good men have gone into the scheme
in earnest. However, it can end only in dis
appointment and failure. The counties In
tcrested would never vote in favor OF such
proposition. neither would they elect repre-
scniaiives to the Legislature who would per-
nit any special legislation in favor Of it.
Moreover, the majority OF the people in the
territory that won d be detached from SUM-
ner county are opposed TO the new county.
Inconvenient us il is to be many miles from
the county seat, yet they prefer this incon-
yenience to the heavy taxation incident to a
new county goycrnment.-SamRer County
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
A LETTER PROM GENERAL POPE.

WASHINGTON. April 5.-The following ex-
tract from letter from General Pope is
made public:
eft. LEAvENwoRTH, KS, April Sd.
"Haj. Wm. Dunn. Washington:
81 leave tomorrow for Reno. The situa-
tion is plain: the Indians cannot live on the
reduced beef rations. There are 100000 cat
tie grazing not far from there, and rather
than starve they will do as we do--take what
cattle is needed to keep them and their fam
lilies from starving. This will provoke In
dian hostilities, which will end God knows
where. The only legal act the military can
do is to make them starye peaccably, an al
most inhuman service. Some Of the depart
ments of the government should take the re-
sponsibility of sending few thousand dol
lars for beef, rather than have an Indian out
break on large scale. There is no game to
subsist on for the Indians in this Qndian)
Territory. Is it really the intention Of the
government, for such paltry sum. to
plunge the Indians into war, or to assemble
a strong military force TO force these un-
happy creatures to starve in peace: There
will be fearful responsibility somewhere If
this matter is not settled now. 1t can be
done in one hour. Should find nothing
done when | reach Reno, shall probably
assume the responsibility myself. 1 had
rather suffer anything myself than Zee an
Indian outbreak, SO inexcusable, yet frallght
with such Jleadfu consequences. You
show this to the Secretary Of War;
Rreyet Mai Gen. Comd'g.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

A great many people in this city doubtthe
truth Of the reported death of Jesse James
but there is no question about the identity
of the man who was shot in st. Joseph on
Monday. II was the redoubtab'e outlaw and
thief beyond all controversy. gentleman
living in this city states that he knew Jesse
and his parents well, and has often trotted
him when little boy upon his knees. His
father was minister Of excellent talents
and reputation, but the boys were always
bad, and after the war, during which Frank
Frank and Jesse raided with Anderson's
and Quantrell's gangs, Jesse Joined the
Methodist church, and became a powerful
exhorter. Frank returned home about this
time disguised as a woman. and persuaded
Jesse to make a raid upon bank with him.
in which Jesse killed the cashier; and since
that time he has steadily pursued the career
OF crime, which terminated in his bloody
death. His taking off is generally approved.
and most people think will result in the
abandonment .-of train robbing for long
time Cham DiO1
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13


An interesting question touching the ali-
thority OF Congress TO exercise the right OF
eminent domain in granting railroad right
of way through lands held by Indians, with
out first obtaining the consent OF the Indi-
ans, has arisen in connection with the bill to
grant to the st. Louis x San Francisco rail-
road company the right OF way through the
Choctaw and Cbickasaw Nations. The bill
was debated in the Senate, and was opposed
by Messrs. Iawley. Dawes, Hoar and In
gals on the ground that the granting Of the
right OF way would be a violation OF the
treaty pledges and obligations OF the Gov
ernmept, and an amendment was offered by
Mr.. Ingalls, requiring that the consent of the
Choctaw and Chicasaw Nations be obtained
before the act can go into effect.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

the active fight Of Mr.. Cannon, Of Illinois,
the chief authority in the House on postal
matters. Mr.. Rysn's personal effort, more
than any other cause, brought about this re-
suit, as MIR. Cannon afterward declared with
some feeling. This Is benefit which comes
so directly home to all your people, that they
cannot be wanting in appreciation oil the
man who secured II for them.
Mr.. Ryan's standing in Congress and in
administration circles is exceptionally high.
His success, aud the position which he occn-
pies here, are strong proof that man is not
rated in Washington by the amount OF space
he fills in the Congressional Eecord, but by
the amount and Importance OF the legislation
be secures. Mr.. Ryan is pleasing and con-
yincing speaker, but employs his gifts in this
direction only when some practical end is to
accomplished. The best evidence OF his hold
upon the confidence Of the House is shown
by the unprecedented fact that the Indian
appropriation bill, covering five millions of
dollars, was reported from the committee
exactly as it was prepared by him, andpassed
the House without amendment, and in an as
tonishingly brief time. There was no sus-
picion OF sssteal" under Mr.. Ryan's watch.
full management, and his clear AM intelligent
explanations satisfied every doubt
As you are aware, Mr.. Ryan was recently
chosen member OF the Republican Cougrcs-
sional committee, and as guaranty OF his
standing among his party associates he was
subsequently chosen a member Of the exeeu
tive committee having charge OF the con-
gressional elections.
1t may appear to be extravagant euiogy
but it il nevertheless true that Mr.. Ryan hal
never yet failed to carry through the body o
which lie is member any public measure t.
which he has devoted himself. lie has no
succeeded in securing positions for all hi
personal friends and supporters. because tn
! inevitable law. of supply and demand ha
hampered his praiseworthy efforts in this di
rection. Yet his success in this particula
field has not been especially discourasing
except to such as may have ardently hoped
wildly aspired and sadly failed
Chiefly through Mr.. Ryan's efforts Ton
t Osborn represented us for four years in Chill
t and was then promoted to the Brazilian court
! The appointment of Judge Mcfarland to tn
important and responsible place of Commits
: sioner of the General Land Office was due
: more than TO any other cause or causfs, t
|. the persistent and unyielding efforts of hi
: townsman, Tom Ryan. And there is scarce
j. Is a county of the thirty-four embraced i
e the Third district to which he has not secure
: representation, outside Of such county, l
: the civil service Of the United States.
e Now, Mr.. Editor, must ask your pardo
for the length OF this epistle. but it will reat
lily be seen that the bsrest mention Of the sa
e lent features of Mr.. Ryan's official recor
r could not well be compressed within narrow
1 er limits. The west end of the Third di
e trict will gladly join with his home friend
2 in returning for the fourth time Represen
r alive who honors nil of us.
$ "ARKASsAs Valley
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
JUSTICE.

The statment made by numerous papers In
Western Kansas that justice has not been
done that portion Of the State, in bestowing
political favors, is timely. Possessing the
power, the East has not been slow TO use il
to the advancement of its public men. un'
der all the circumstances we think it would
be Just TO concede to the West at least two
or three of the four Congressman at large, as
well as fair representation on the state
ticket; and in designating the West we
mean that portion of the State lying west oil
line drawn north and south through juno
ton City. Always loyal and true, let the
friends in the West have all they ask for this
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Brother Murdoch, of the Wichita EAGLE,
does net desire 10 be reeognized'as the orig
inal ST. John man. Since the appearance OF
his article OF three or four weeks ago in
which he predicted the Governors re-elec-
zion In such way as TO lead many 10 think
that he had fallen IN with the scheiie. he
has devoted much space every week to ex-
planning that he did not mean what he said.
He seems TO be in doubt now a. TO whether
he il much Of political prophet, and is evil
IDENTIFY annoyed because the ardent ST. John
papers continue TO publish the article be
would like 10 take baek.-NtWtoa Rsputtfedn.
Not annoyed at all, my dear sir; but the
aforesaid "ardent st. john papers" would
esincs stronger regard for the truth OF his
tory II they would publish what we did say
tostead Of what they would have had us say.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
NO WORE CABINET CHANGES.

1t may be aurhoritatiyely stated that the
Cabinet is now formed just as the President
desires il TO remain
Folger himself is authority tor the state
ment that he expects to remain during the
administration and then retire to private life.
He SAYS he has no idea OF entering the gu
bernatorial contest.
1t is also known that Lincoln has recently
made such arrangements with his law part
ners in Chicago as preclude any doubt of his
remaining where he is.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
ROBBING TIE NAILS.

ST. LOUIS. April Il.-Henry Parke. post
al clerk on the Missouri Pacific Railway be-
tween here and Kansas City, a young man
twenty two years old, and of very respect
able family, was arrested this afternoon by
Colonel schuarte, postoffice agent, OIL the
charge OF robbing the mails. He admitted
his guilt before United States Commissioner
Cullen, who placed his bond ut $1,000. 1t is
believed that other persons besides Parke
are concerned in the robbing, which has been
going on several months, and that the ,ag-
gregate loss will amount 10 nearly, II not
quite. $4,000.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
DESERVES IT.

number of Kansas journals have de-
dared John A. Martin, of the Atchison
Champion, to be their first choice for candi-
date for Governor. There are few men in
Kansas who would better grace the guber-
material chair, but we very much doubt il
our weli-sessoned contemporary would en-
ter the convass even if he felt sure that he
could be placed at the head Of the State tick
ct without OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Netrs.
For another we shall never feel entirely
satisfied politically until the Republicans OF
Kansas-the party and State which he has
served SO long and to so good purpose
have recognized his faithfulness by honoring
him with o term of the Chief Executiveship,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
TIE RAIN.

Now that it is all over, ii is safe to say that
the month Of March, 1882, was the hottest,
dryest and windiest known in fourteen years.
The wind. as measuscd at Lawrence, made a
"string," as printers would say, 1000 miles
longer than any previous March recorded.
Day after day, all through March, the sun
shone as in July, and the wind blew as in
December, only dust, countless acres OF it,
drifted before it instead Of snow. April
came, and still the signs were ominous.
There was disgusting similarity between
the metcorology and that of last years "dry
time',-the rise of Intellectual clouds, which
the wind and sun drove away before they
could gather their forces, and the sun set as
red as fire every evening. Champion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
ST, JOHNS s0OTERKIN.

The third term boom, in spite OF the Cap
adrs obsteteric arts and appliances, falls
little, shriveled up, lifeless conception. No
one is even taking the trouble TO fight ST..
sohn or his boom he and it are simply ig-
norcd as objects no longer deserving the Sc
rious consideration or opposition Of anyone,
however humble. tits too bad, and we are
sorry but who could weep over sooter-
Gst
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
GIVES IT UP.

The EAGLE II was that told the people of
Topeka last fall that in the event Of the sue
cess of any jobs or combinations gotten up
by Topeka politicians for the defeat of Ryan.
no congressman would come from Shawnee
county. The Commonwealth last week grace
FULLY comedies the poiut, and on Sunday pub
fishes letter from Washington, which fair
~ sets forth the work accomplished by our
industrious, faithful and competent member
Of Congress. which we give elsewhere.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Writing on the autography OF the name
ssKansas, !" Robert Hay, in the Topeka Capital
comes To the conclusion that the original pro-
nuuciation was .'Kauzau." There IL ample
evidence in support Of this. and the Journal
has repeatedly published it.--Rd"sds CITY
Io1,U0f
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Reed will argue Guiteau's bill of excep.
tions alone, Scoyilie being unable to get fair
treatment from the prisoner, and being bro
ken down in health, declines to interest him.
self further. The argument will probably
come off the FIRST week in May.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Tae auditor Of the Post-ofiee Department
.nneunces that during the quarter ended
December 81 said department was more than
demonstrating, showing surplus OF ove'
h.lf q million. This has not occurred De-
tore In seventeen years. il is estimated
sh.t the current fiscal year will show sur
,,l,,s of nearly two millions.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

MADISON, IND, April 1.-THE mercury
fell to "a degrees in exposed places last
night. Many fruit buds are killed, but the
blossoms are 30 profuse this season that
enough are probably left for crop. The
wheat il injured where it was jointed. The
cherries and plums, and the early apple,
are damaged, and the strawberries are killed
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

The Atchisop Globe comes forward with
story intending to illustrate the kind, loving
and gentle disposition OF the late Mr.. j.
James. When two loungers and the two
James boys were escaping from the scene Of
the Mortified scrape, Bob founger's wound
eied 30 much that 1t left trail behind, ana
Jesse proposed to Kill him. Cole Younger
Objected, and the two Jameses rode on to-
sether and escaped. The two foungers were
captured because Cole would not desert HE
-
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

The Betty and baby fund now amounts 10
q; coo. Mrs. Mason has deposited $1,000 in
ripps,bapk. She and her relatives are dis.
appointed in the amount oil contributions.
she docs not want her husband pardoned II
n results in keeping him inthe army to serve
out his enlistment, as she wants this money
% buy a Virginia farm. Three thousand
dollars are expected from Philadelphia. The
e.ryeapt states that be is well treated at the
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
THIRD DISTRICT,
Gall for Republican 0ongrsssional Cenvsa.
ticn.

At meeting OF the central conmitte OF said
district held at Emporia on the 2sth day OF
March. 1851, the following proceeding were had !;
1. That q delegate convention Of the Republic
cans Of said district be held ut Emporia ON
wednesday, May "a, 1882, at 10 O'Clock q. m. for
the purpose OF placing in nomination candidate
for Representative in Congress for the Third Con-
gre-sionai District to be voted for at the gener-
81 election In November, 1852.
,. That the basis Of representation in said
convention shall be one delegate and one alter
nate from each organized county. and one dele
gate and alternate for each 400 votes cast for
GARFIELD NJ the election in lss0, and one delegate
and alternate Tor each fraction OF 100 votes
cast for Garfield at said election, as follows:
BARBOUR county, delegates, alternaes.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

A Salt Lake dispatch represents that Nor
mons are heard to express regret that Brig
ham Young is no more, as he had contem-
plated abandoning polygamy should The hey-
noI,is decision be adverse.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Noble Prentiss becomes associate editor Of
sAe Atchison Champion, aud bis name as such
nsw appears at the head Of the editorial col
aims, along with that Of Colonel Martin.
rhst's all right but .'here, there and every
-a.r.. shorId not be abandoned.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

A party Of surveyors of the Santa Fe road
are said to be quietly prospecting for route
from Caldwell, Kansas, through the Indian
Territory to Weatherford, Texas, in order to
be ready for work when Congressional as
sent Is secured,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

The Paola Republican comes OUT III iasof o.
n. II. Williams for Licutenant-1osernor.
MAYOR williams of osawatomie, friend ana
..soc,ate OF old John Brown-no better man
ooald be named.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Don't forget the windmill pasture, seven
miles northwest OF Wichita, which has AGO
acres fenced aud two wind-mllis running.
Plenty OF water and plenty OF grass FER
further information go to G. Byers. Wich-
ita. Kansas. CuAs H. AosIiN'
1.st Proprietor
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

M Teller Is preparing to enter upon his
duties 81 the Interior Department mex.
"wednesday. Secretary kirkwood VIII at
esce proceed 10 Iowa. aad expects 10 make
..,,r of the southwest for his health.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
MORE ENIGRAKTs FOR KANSAS

BALTIMORE, April lo.-The steamer Ohio,
from Brccman. brought $50 emigrants for
Minnesota, Nebraska ahd Kansas. They
ieaye TOR the wesf this aftsrn5dn
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13


The Philadelphia North Ameriean think,
the deaths OF Ministers Hurlbut and Kiipat'
rick singular, under the circumstances, and
that an investigation is in order.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
A Fine Jack For Sale.

l4I hands high, weighs nearly go pounds.
is years old aud very line breeder. friee
$3.50 inquire OF f. Galloway near waco IA
miles south Of Wichita.
523t. L. GATEWAY.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Ocean steamships are carrying wheat from
New York TO Liverpool as ballast, and offer
premium Of two cents bushel for IL for
that Durp0se.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

1t /. worth ones time to see the fine stock
of " all Papers at Hardings. lie Is show
ing the finest stock to be seer IN this part Of
the state. All grades. from cheapest to best.
and prices for all grades are always the low
est.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

Mr.. Gsr6cld is preparing to leave ciese-
a.nd. and will take her children and the late
1r.kl&xst,s mother 10 Mentor for the gum
=.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
GRAND ACHIEVEMENTS IN
PHOTOGRAPHY.
The New Gelatin Process-Ten
Times More Rapid than
the Ordinary.

Good negatives made instsntaneousiy.
Take your babe, to Basdwin's Photograph
Gallery and test the successful! workings oil
the most iapid process known in photogra
pby. You will be pleased with the life-llke
expression. So short an exposure makes IL
possible TO get into the photographs.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13

And one delegate and one alternate from each
unorganized county. Total, l6f.
Ii is recommended that ~ounty conventions To
elect delegates TO the Cong ressiobsl Convention
be held on Thursday, the 18th 'sy Of May, lss2.
VIM. SIMS, Chairman.
HIP. COOPER. secretary
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
ALWAYS CO TO THE LEADING HOUSE FOR BARGAINS

THE NEW YORK STORE
inside
best testimony the
public havet York Store is the
BEST LACE TO DO
New Arriving Daily and Special Drives Can Be Found Every apartment
receiving Silks Brocaded Silks Mora Silks suh
selected White
Table Linens Napkins, Towels etc. etc.
Nobby Dolmans for Spring Wear,
Monte Cloths Pas and
Ts Lace I@mhqun Nottingham aos
WINDOW SHADES WINDOW POLES sTARRoDs MATTNGs
A Iagsto of Carpets. Oil Cloths all widths
HOH IN
w ,vr rv TAKEN m,,a CHOICE WILL
h"%~
QUICK PROFITS OUR MOTTO
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1882-04-13
New Goods are Arriving Daily and Special Drives Can Be Found Every eplrna

Brocaded Silks Silks
Collars Ties Hosiery Gloves Ribbons ia
and Cuffs Table Linens Napkins Towels etc. etc
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09
WHISPERS ABOUT PEOPLE,

1t will cost $4,000 to bring to the
United States the bodies of De-Long
and his associates from the banks of the
Lena River.
Mr.. Chamberlain, of New York, has
left London in Indignation because
Truth included his daughters name in
a list OF professional beauties"
The London Truth says marriage has
improved Sarah Bernhardt. She looks
better, acts better, and behaves better
than ever before.
Carl Spreckles, who comes to the
front in San Francisco as a millionaire,
has his money invested in a large sugar
plantation in Maui, Sandwich Islands.
Mrs. NJ. F. S. Hopkins, widow of the
late millionaire Hopkins, Of san Fran
cisco, is to receive three-eighths of the
immense estate. Samuel and Moses
Hopkins get the remainder 81, GS3,-
TAI have already been distributed.
Prize fighting, as described by Mr..
Leonard Tracy, of Brooklyn, in his per-
sonal experience, has fallen to n grade
of low brutality and beastliness that
would make the pugilist of thirty years
ago blush with shame. 1t appears that
| Tracy's friends filled him with liquor
and dragged him to the ring in a help
less condition, where Brown, perfectly
sober, gave him a good maulIng. This,
from o temperance point of view, was
richly merited. Good citizens, to whom
prize fighting is odious, care very little
which of the contestants gets hall
killed, and only regret that the punish
ment is not fatal to all who are actively
concerned.
The Giobe-Democrat acknowledges
that the number of women who wan
to vote is rapidly increasing, and con
cedes the constitutional justice of theil
demands bat believes thata work o
evolution mus go on within the Sc,
before the requisite growth is attained
even to enable it to be said that womaI
kind wants to vote" The writer o
this squib is invited to Wyoming, tina
he may receive light.