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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-01
TREscoTT's COMPLAINT.

Mr. Prescott is said to have complained
that the publication of his instructions
doomed his Chilean negotiations to failure.
We can believe this to have been the case,
but the fact, if it is fact, cannot be en-
ployed as defense of Blaine's policy. The
publication of instructions and many other
matters, which ought not to be allowed to
see the light until the affairs with which
they are connected have been determined,
has often, both in this country and in Eng.
land, produced grave embarrassments, and
even serious diplomatic or military failures.
1t is one of the drawbacks to which free
countries must always be exposed in these
days, moreover, and there is no way of
preventing it which does not involve worse
evils. All soldiers of experience have at
some time felt the paralyzing effect of a
passion for publicity so utterly undis-
eliminating as to give the enemy every
atom of information he could possibly de.
sire. Thus during the Peninsular War,
Lord Wellington often found that the
French were advised of all his intentions
through the English press. The same
thing occurred in the Crimean War, and
even during the Indian Mutiny. In our
own rebellion it was of course impossible
to keep anything from either side, and
so perhaps the evil neutralized itself.
Wherever there is a Congress or Parlia-
ment of popular constitution, in fact,
there will always be people Sin opposi-
ton +" who make it business to force the
hand of the Government on every subject,
and who, while insisting upon the publica-
ton of the most secret and perhaps deli
cate matters, seek only some partisan ad.
vantage, and do not think at all of the
possible consequences of their action upon
the course of foreign governments. But
it is useless to complain of that which be.
longs to the very nature of free ins.itu-
tions, and, moreover, it is demonstrable
that sometimes it may be best for the
country even that diplomatic plans should
be brought to nought by such methods. In
the case under notice this is certainly So
Had Mr.. Blaine been able to carry on his
wonderful scheme for the salvation of Peru
and the conquest of Chile, it is impossible
to say where he would have paused. Com.
plete immunity from exposure would have
encouraged him to proceed more recklessly,
- - l..
willy Shipherd succeeded in landing" the
Secretary, it is conceivable, judging from
the advance he made in the brief period
he was at work, that he might have accom-.
plished even that formidable undertaking,
and thai consequently the United States
might have found itself engaged in war
to uphold the pretensions of the Peruvian
Company. 1t was better that MIR. Tres.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-01

The San Jose Association for the Promo
ton of Manufactures has been in existence
for some time, and it has done considerable
work in the direction of securing manufact-
uriug industries for that city. 1t has en-
rolled among its members some of the
"solid" men of the place.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-01

WHEN exhausted by mental labor take
Kidney-Wort 20 maintain healthy action Of
the organs,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-04-01

would leave the transportation problem to
work itself out as it has done in other
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
EXPIArES HlS CRIME.

Last Friday. in st. Louis, William. Egb,
the German who murdered his wife, was ex
ecuted in the city jail in the presence of
nearly four hundred spectators. E-b slept
soundly until nearly 4:30, when he arose and
ate light breakfast. He then cOnversed
little with the four other murderers Who are
awaiting execution within the next two
weeks, and after this he passed the time in
prayer. The death warrant was read to him
in his cell. He showed no signs Of fear, aud
was only afraid of catching cold. A Catholic
priest attended him to the scaffold, where he
prayed feryently while the moose was being
adjusted. The Deputy Sheriff sprany the
drop ut sl5, and in few minutes he was
dead. Everything passed off quietly. The
crime for which Erb was hanged was com-
mitted on june 10th, 1879. Rose Mon. a
French washerwoman, was at her wash-tub
washing. when Erb entered the room ard
stabbed her In the back with large Knife.
The woman ran into the street, crying in
French, .My husband has killed me ~
while the blood ran down her clothing. Erb
walked Ieisurely away, but was soon arrest
ed. He and the murdered woman had been
married and divorced. After the granting
of the decree they lived together until short
Iy before the murder. when he left her. lie
was then drunken hand-cart pusher, while
Rose NJ on, his divorced wife, washed to
support herself and two children. Erb had
made previous attack on his wife's life, bat
was prevented by his eldest son. who yshol
him ss he was about to stab the woman
Their life has been series Of disagreement'
and trouble. largely caused by the husband
drinking. Tue cause Of the murder was ths
Erb heard that his wife Was about TO MARI,
again. He was, an old man about ffty-fv'
years Of sge.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
a PUBLIC DRIVE.

The question OF public drive. suggested
by the EAGLE a few weeks since, has brought
out several suggestions from various busi-
ness men, disclosing an interest the exist
ence OF which was not suspected. Every
one SO frr has heartily seconded the matter.
The suggestion that a drive be made running
fron the river at the head Of First street d.
rectly east TO the Hydraulic Mills has its adj
vocates. The only objection comes OF the
necessity Of crossing the railways between
the elevators. The extension Of Waco street
TO the Fair Grounds is advocated. One of
the best ideas comes from one of our mer-
chants who, expecting 10 make this his iu-
ture home, takes great interest in public
drive. His idea is TO start in ON the banks
Of the Little River, at or south Of Wood
mans Lakeside, and build road following
the meanderings of the river as far north as
the Fair Grounds. This drive would be sui-
fciently shaded, sequestered and interesting
at all seasons of the year, especially in sum-
mer, with the sparkling river on the one side
and overhanging foliage aud woods all about.
This drive would be from one to two miles
long, and would have to be fenced at least
with wire on one side the entire distance.
II winds in and out continuously with long,
sweeping curves here and there that would
offer new scenes and views ut every turn, in
contradistinction to the long, straight and
monotouous prairie roads.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
x.ruAn1r aook nor .A,xras.

There has just been issued from the press
a work of one thousand pages entitled "The
American Farm ard Home Cyclopadia," I"
containing valuable suggestions on agricul-
ture, general and special horticulture, stock.
raising, gardening, farm laws and farm busi-
ness, farm architecture, household manage
ment, occupations for youth, field sports,
with numerous tables relating to farm pro-
duets, live stock. fruit, poultry, eic.. which
upon the whole 10 the most comprehensive
work we ever saw. Everything is illustrated,
there being upwards of fifteen hundred cuts
in the book. There is nothing about farm.
or buildings, or conveniences, overlooked.
Every imaginable thing 10 treated of and ex-
planned. Besides, it is in reality practical
work of botany. When it comes to diseases
OF animals and cures, the merest tyro can
r, adily understand its treatment. and cures.
Mr.. McLain, Of this city, is the State agent
for the work. His office il In the Land Office
building, where the book can be seen and
examined.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
ANOTHER JEFF. DAVIS STORY IN WHICH
WICHITA MAN FIGURES.

The Lincoln Journal publishes very read
able letter from yicksburg, giving some in
teresting details of the ignoble life OF Jefi.
Davis. 1t appears that JeG. came back from
the Mexican war without money. and be-
came sort of pensioner on his brother Joe,
who gave him to use, as means OF support,
4 plantation called "Briartield,' but never
conveyed it to him. After the war Ben.
Montgomery, colored man who had been
Jeff's body servant, rented of Joe DAVIS all
his plantations and ran them for some time,
paving $lOO, 600 in rents before he gave up
the contract. In time Joe Davis died. leav-
ing $50, 900 to the children of Jsh. DAVIS, ana
JEFF. was made one of the executors. Jen.
conceived the idea of claiming 'Briarfield"
as his own. and acting upon the idea, brought
suit for it against the heirs. His only OASIS
for the claim was his long possession OF II,
the use of its negroes. and the products OF
the land. Judge Hill, then Judge OF the
Chapcery Court, presided at the trial, and
upon its conclusion rendered decision ad-
verse to Mr.. Davis, and the case was appealed
TO the Supreme Court. Here the decision OF
Judge Hill, universally believed to be just,
was reversed. Judge Chalmers, one OF the
new Judges, is u brother Of Gen. Chalmers,
the Fort Pillow murderer, who claims seat
in Congress to which Mr.. Lynch was lawful
" elected by over ten thousand majority.
Judge Hill 10 now practicins attorney IN
Wichita, and Ben. Montgomery, though stiii
q resident of Mississippi, is large land own
er in Wabaunsee county. in this State.
Judge Hill informs us that his decision was
not reversed until the Supreme Court had
been reconstructed with that end In view'
and then only reversed by majority decis'
ion, the old Chief Justice strongly dissent-
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
THANKS.

The managers Of the Catholic Fair Asso-
citation, realizing the fact that the success At.
tending the fair was due in a great measure
to the assistance rendered and generous aid
extended by parties who are not members Of
the congregation, extend to each and all Of
them, for and on behalf of themselves and
the church, sincere thanks.
The music. tableaux and songs contribu-
ted by Messrs. Ask, Child, Schattner and
Stanley, for the entertainment of the pat
rons of the fair, were exceedingly chaste and
appropriate, and duly appreciated by all
present. And it is our earnest wish that they
may live fifty years to sing the good old song,
"Nearer My God to Thee" and that we may
all live to enjoy it.
Without intending to disparage the indi-
vidual efforts Of any in aiding and contrib.
uting to the success of the fair, we desire to
make special mention Of Messrs. Allen,
Caldwell, Rodgers and Shelton, who labored
SO earnestly and faithfully in the positions
filled by them, from the opening on Tuesday
evening until the close. And In this con-
nection we trust that it will not be consid-
cred inappropriate to mention the Hon. j.
NJ. Steele and L. ID. Skinner, who contribu-
ted their personal popularity, and demon
strated by the most convincing proofs, fur.
nishsd by their many friends, that they were,
in the order named, the two most popular,
as well as hand some men in the city, By
order COMMITTEE.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
CHRISTMAS AT MENTOR.
louis POst-Dispatch

ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
There was one family reunion yesterday
which will have peculiar interest 70 tne
American people. The widow Garneld
gathered around in the comfortable home at
Mentor the children OF the assassinated Pres-
ident, Grandma Garfield, Colonel Rockwell
and family, Stanley Brown, the secretary OF
the late President, and one or two other
faithful friends of the Garfield family FOR
some little time past the widow, whose sor-
row was shared by the nation, has been re-
siding at I,lO6 Euclid avenue, Cleyeisnd'
with her mother-in-law. Grandma Garneld,
and her three younger children, Moilie, ir-
Wing aud Abe. Mrs. Garfield has rented this
residence from Judge Burke until April, and
will probably continue to reside there, TO ia-
cilitate the educstion Of the younger chill
,lren at Cleveland. She is desirous OF hav-
ing them under her roof, giving personal at
teution to the direction Of their studies, and
thus cerrying out the views Of her laInented
husband. The two elder boys. Henry and
James. are making satisfactory progress IN
their studies ut Williams college. They are
both bright, active and intelligent lads, and
their presence ut the Mentor homestead yes
terday was source of great comfort to the
Sereayed mother. Mrs. Garfield has recov-
cred from the reaetiOnary shock to her ner-
yous system occasioned by the fatal termina-
ton ut Elberon to the long and faithful vigil
beside her husbands couch. While not re-
covering her accustomed cheerfulness, she
bears her sorrow with becoming resigna-
tion, and actively interests herself in the
care of the younger children. The widows
grief IL of that uuobtrusive nature which re-
trains from any expression now that the fam
ily is removed from public life. but her graf
itude to the ma ion for its thoughtful provis-
ion is frequently expressed in the family cir
Gle. The fund amounting to $780, 900 invest
ed in four per cents. yields handsome in
come of $1,000 per month. The Mentor
household will be kept up, and the late fres
ident's home frequently visited by the ma
tion's wards. twill always be regarded a
the hone of the family. 1t seems that abou
$G0, 900 represents the sum-tOtal OF the SUD
scriptions TO the Garfield national monu
mental fund. No definite action will be takel
until the fund reaches 100000.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
OUR CITY kurHoRIrrrs.

The upper portion of our city is drained
by open ditch of east along Central Avenue.
The original intention was to run an open
water way diagonally across the place OF
William Matthewson. ending ii in Chisholm
below the mill dam. Legal distractions de-
layed the scheme, when the county commits
sioners, at the earnest solicitation OF the city
and all parties interested, dug ditch d.
rectly across the highway to Chisholm creek.
This ditch is down TO the level of the lowest
water mark OF Chisholm, consequently,
when the dam was rebuilt, the back water
nearly reached the city limits. A sudden and
heavy rainfall would find the ditch made
quate, and an overflow would probably re-
suit. The commissioners now, under the
circumstances, believe that the city ought TO
put flood gate in the ditch at point near
the Sites, which would cost but little, but
would restrain the back flow.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
ABOUT sEDewIoK COUNTY CATTLE.
VALLEY CENTER, January l. 1889

VALLEY CENTER, January !, 1882.
Dear Old Bird Had you been soaring on
high over old reliable Grant on yesterday,
you would have had to do bate against the
Manitoba wave that struck ms about o'clock
p. m. The wind increased to terrible gale
sand, dirt, dust, straw, hay and every NOV.
able thing was hurled through space. Every
thing that had eyes wiped, cattle bawled and
run hiiher and thithsr, horses neighed, jacks
brayed. pigs squeaIed, and man beheld with
awe the terrible tbroes of Nature, in her ef-
fort to heave 1881 into the lap of 1882. But
she didn't, and the new year came upon us
with a bright sun and balmy air, and We
went out gleaning-picking up some few
items our "Long John" had passed by, and
we start out making section 13, town %,
range west of sixth principal meridian our
base, swinging around circle of seven miles
We return and report what we know about
cattle. We find within thir circle over 1900
head. We give below the names of and
number cattle each have, of some Of the
principal owners of herds over twenty;
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
CHINA WEDDING.

On Christmas afternoon a very pleasant
affair occurred ut the residence Of Richard
Jackson, near the city, on which occasion q
large humber of the neighbors congregated
to celebrate Mr.. aud Mrs. Jackson's china
wedding. Quite an extensive list of pres
ents suitable to the occasion were contrib
uted conjointly by the following ladies aud
gentlemen present
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dunkin, Charles Dun
kin, John Dunkin, j. X. and Robert Brown,
J. Rocky, Frank Loper, Thomas Beterbeusr,
C. .. Lee, Doc. Lee. James Woltz, G. NJ.
Wight, Mr.. Keifer, John Gibbons, John Rob-
ison, Mr.. and Mrs. Tovera.
Ben clifford. J. c. Williams, j. B. Will
liams--parlor lamp, one dozen sauce dishes,
fruit dish.
Mrs. and Miss Lucy Lang-pair of vases,
silver and china.
Mrs. Mcyicker and Miss May Mcvicker-
cake stand.
Mrs. AIDA Gibbons, Miss CeIia Dunkin--
set Of glass vases.
Huse Il Charlton-mOustache cup.
The afternoon was very pleasantly spent
with the host and hostess, and will be called
TO mind many times In the years to come. .
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
AlxAxsAs WALLET WOOL eaovHas' Assoc1A.


Proceedings of the meeting Of the Arkan.
sas Valley Wool Growers Association, Sat.
urday, December 81, 1851, at 1 p. m.:
Association met pursuant to call, David
Fox, president, in the chair.
Minutes Of the previous meeting read and
approved.
At the suggestion Of parties desiring to
become members, the bylaws and list OF
members were read by the secretary, where.
upon names were cdded to the mem.
bership roll.
Captain White and Prof. Hammond were
elected delegates to the State Wool Growsrs'
Association, at Topeka, on January II, 1882.
Each member was assessed fifty cents for o
fund to defray the expenses Of delegates to
the Topeka convention.
All members present were requested to
furnish the secretary, for the use Of the del
egatcs, information regarding the number OF
sheep raised, mode Of treatment, losses, iii
any,) and probable quantity Of wool OF next
springs clip.
The delegates were instructed to urge upon
the State convention the advisability of hold
ing the next semi-annual meeting at Wichi-
ta.
The 22d day Of April next was the day
fixed on which to hold public shearing at
Wichita.
The question Of feeding, price Of sacks and
twine, and storage of next seasons clip, was
made the special business Of the next meet
ing.
Adjourned to next regular meeting, Janu-
ary %, 1882. DAVID Fox, President.
JULIUS JUNKERMANfJ, Secretary.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
DYING posKRss.

Mr.. W. +. Green informs us that TOR some
little time past portion Of his hogs have
been afflicted with an unaccountable ailmen',
which has proved fatal. Within short time
he has lost fourteen head. He don't know
what the trouble 10. Last summer large
numbers Of stock hogs shipped into this
county from Missouri to be fattened, died.
Some of our farmers lost quite heavily from
such investments. The disease seemed pc
culiar. After-death examinations made dis
closed the fact that they were impoverished
Of blood. with the fieshy tissues limp and
fabby. A knife run into carcass would be
withdrawn unstained by blood. Mr.. Josiah
Reaser, who lost a large number Of Missouri
hogs, says there was actually no blood left
In them. As to our own county hogs, made
up Of Berkshires, Poland Chinas, and eros
ses OF Iigh grades Of these breeds, there
never has been any or but little disease
among them, and Mr.. Green's report sur
prises us
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
TIE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

WICHITA, December Is, 1881
The third annual meeting of the Scdgwick
County Teachers Association opened with
President King in the chair.
The secretary, E. A. Phillips, being absent
E. Webb was elected secretary pro tenn.
An interesting paper was read by J. E.
Humphrey, jr. Subject: The Aims of Teach
ers' Associations.
On motion the followin. officers were elect.
ed for the ensuing year:
Pre.ident-J. E. Humphrey,
Vice President-M. r. Thorpe,
Secretary-E. Webb.
Executive Commiitee-L. G. A. Copley,
c. E. King. The president, by virtue OF
Office being chairman of the committee.
NJ. r. Thorpe led out in an interesting dis
cussion on the necessity of sameness OF
methods in teaching" followed by other
members of the Society, which was discussed
at length.
Then meeting then adjourned till . o'clock
in the afternoon.
In the afternoon the meeting was called to
order by President Humphrey who opened
the discussion on ''course of study for
country Schools" followed by Prof. Copley,
c. 4. King and X. l.. O'Mealy
The subject of .'Goverument of Schools y
proved of interest and all took part in the
discussion.
On motion of Il. L O'Mealy, Prof. Coplcy
aud W. A. Caldwell, the following resolii-
lions were adoDted:
Resolred. That the teachers of Sedgwick
county in Normal Institute should select from
their number such person whom they deem
best fitted to discharge the duties of County
Superintendent OF Public Instruction and
when such selection is made that all teachers
should strive to secure the election of such
person to said Office.
Resoired, That we recognize in the E14ed.
tionGlist, under the able management of Prof.
Hoss, periodical that is truly the tcachlis
friend, and one which, by its pure. mora
tone, enterprising spirit and high literary
merits, recommends itself to the teachers and
friends of education Of the State of Kansas.
Adjourned.
The Wichita city eagle., 1882-01-05
rnr xAfcI-rrrrrra.
ellis face is growing sharp and thin;

''His face is growing sharp and thin;
Alack our friend is gone.
Close up his eyes; tie mp his chin;
Step from the corpse, and let him In
That standefh there alone.
And waiteth at the door.
There's new foot on the noor. my friend.
And new face at the door,
The matchmaking at the NJ. 4. church
last Saturday night was full of interest to
those who entered into the spirit of the sea
son. The old year, burthencd with his
many startling crimes and terrible woes fol
the world, and for our own beloved country
with the dai K shadows OF assassination, de.
structive storms, blighting drouths, and con.
suming fires, was most willingly hidden q
final adieu, as on rushing pinions he swep,
away into the dark chambers of Times un.
explored tomb.
" Tis midnighi's holy hour and silence now
Ii brooding. like gentle spirit, o'er
The still and pulssless world Hsrk on the
winds
The bells deep tones are sweIling-'tis the kneli
or the departed year. No funeral train
Is sweeping past; yet on the stream and wood,
With melancholy light, the moonbeams rest
Like pale, spotloss shroud; the air is stirred
As bv mourner's sigh; and on yon cloud,
That floats 90 still and plscidiy through heaven,
The spirits Of the seasons seem to stand,-
Young Spring. bright Summer, Autumn's SOL
emn form,
And Winter with his aged locks-and breathe,
In mournful cadences that come abroad
Like the far wind-harps' wild and touching wall,
melancholy dirge Ger the dead year,
Gone from the earth forever
At 10 o'clock, Mrs. Rogers, the evangelist,
delivered an impressive discourse, and. as
the bell tolled out the old year and rang in
the new, new resolves were made, new hopes
inspired, and the frail and doubtful strength.
ened and encouraged.
Still Time must sweep on, remorselessly
and forever, with scythe that never rusts
and with an hour-glass ever unbroken; on,
while revolutions 90 forward, till nations
dis appear and peoples are forgotten. On
Dark, stern, all pitless, and pauses not
Amid the mighty wrecks that strew his path,
To sit ard muse like other conguerors,
Upon the fearful ruin he has wrought -