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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

sorghum enterprise was alluded to a
week or two ago by the EAGLE. at which
time we said the successful granulation of
sorghum syrup would make Kansas the great
est sugar producing State in the Union. The
Scientific american says the great sugar pro-
duction Of Japan is from sorghum and kim
dred canes. The New York Tribune says:
at may be readily admitted that no fur.
Their tests are needed TO show the simple fact
that sugar can be proftaby made from sor-
ghum; but there are still many points Units
manufacture in which experiments can be
carried on with great profit to the farming
interests of the country. So il is a matter of
regret that the House committee on agricul-
ture has not seen fit to recommend an appro-
priation for further tests for the benefit of
this infant Industry
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

The Zephyr FIGURING Mills have been in
corporated under the laws of the State, but
In this case the corporation will not be q
grinding monopoly. Instead Of grinding its
patrons faces it will grind wheat princi-
pally.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

We acknowledge the receipt OF daily pa.
pers from Jacksonville, Florida, sent by John
Hufbaucr, a former resident of this county.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Seth Jones presents TO our readers in this
issue an advertisement as a contractor and
builder, and wood-workman generally.
Read what he says.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

News reached the city yesterday afternoon
that Sheriff Shenneman, OF Cowley county,
was shot in attempting TO arrest Charles
Cobb, who murdered Danial Wilson, in
Jefferson county, a few weeks since. The
criminal was sitting at the table eating his
dinner. when the sheriff entered the room.
Cobb rose from his seat and commenced fir
ing, two balls taking effect. He was still
living at last accounts. The farmer for whom
Cobb was working, caught and held him un-
til his wife went to a school house, near by,
and got assistance. A large party of citizens
from Winfield, Immediately went to the
scene of the tragedy, which was near the
little station Of Seeley, with the avowed pur-
pose of lynching the murderer, but through
the influence OF Judge Terrence and others,
second murder was prevented.
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u led.

In Wichita township, January "A, 1883, Of
consumption, Mary E., wife Of s. C. Shanor,
aged II Year,, 8 months and ~ days.
Her life was but brief, yer the soul never
stays
When the angels record It prize;
Like an exquisite star that falls down % We
gaze.
She died while we looked In her eyes.
She waves her white hand from the infinite
sphere,
Far away from the world ana it, care;
Ali sigh mot to think tbs farewell to ~ here,
But remember who welcomes her there.
MOry4Hp
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Tomorrow night the knights Templar's
annual ball will take place. II is expected
that the attendance will be much larger than
on any former occasion.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

The Frisco road will be open for freight
and passengers, commencing February first,
from Seligman to Eureka Springs. So an
nounced by ID. Wishart, general passenger
aoent
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Farmers will do well not to give their notes
or due bills to any Of the travelling agents,
no matter what they pretend to sell. Ninety
nine out OF every hundred will swindle you.
There patent grass seeder agent in the land
whose transactions are m outrageous swim
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

H. L.. Taylor is clerk OF the House com.
mittee on education and assessment and tax.
alton Jointly.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Finlay Ross has moved the great furniture
emporium to his new building on the west
side OF Main street, opposite the postofiice.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Winfield folks have had a committee OF ex-
perts out over the hills between that city and
Leroy. in the Neosho valley, in search Of u
new railroad.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

The gas question, or ordinance, was refer.
red TO the gas committee, by the council, al
their meeting Monday night.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

b. Z. PARCELS, former resident OF this
city, Is now sergeant-at-arms Of the Colorado
House Of Representatives.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

The Oklahoma boomers will certainly start
with several thousand(sD emigrants on.
This date is set as positive.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

w. 4. Stanley is attorney for the prosecu-
ton in the case OF the State vs. 4. A. Karr in
kingman. Karr is charged with the murder
of NJ. s. Sprowles.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Reserved seats at the postofiice for the
University Singers at the N. 4. Church next
Monday evening.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

This is the last week for registration. The
18th ends 1t for the spring election and rail.
road proposition.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Interesting and profitable spiritual meet
ings are being held at the Methodist Church
nightly,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

G. w. Benton has returned from . two
months trip to California, Warrington and
Arizona Territories, contented to remain
in Sedgwick county the balance Of his
days. He thinks that In all his travels he
failed to fnd a country like the Arkansas
Valley, or a city with the prospects and
promise that Wichita possesses.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Kew. Mr.. Gates, Of Great Bend, who is as
sisting In the meetings at the M. T.. Church,
called Tuesday.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

We had cali from John L. Casey, Of o.
wego, Kansas, who is special agent Of the
Kansas Mutual Life Association, Of Hiawa-
tina, Kansas, an association in flOurishing
condition and is endorsed by many Of the
leading men OF our State. Their advertise
ment is in this paper read it. Mr.. Casey
will remain in our city number of months.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Jay Gould gave his income for one half
hour to the Milwaukee sufferers Generous
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Tricky Bros, of Mulvane, were in tn
city Monday and called on the EAGLE.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Garfield Post Of the G.. A. R., Of this city,
are preparing to give an entertainment in
this city. the first two evenings in February
which will be play entitled Custer & War
rior's Revenge. The play il highly sensa-
tional from beginning to end, and will no
doubt be entertaining.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Taken up on the night of January 22nd,
1888, stray horse. Small dark brown, abOu,
twelve years old, with white collar marks.
A. SMITH, Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Complaints are coming up from all quar-
tiers that the people are being swiudied by
the school.book publishers There can be
no doubt Of it in Kansas. Books that ought
to sell for fifteen or twenty cents can only be
bought for three or four times that amount,
and common standard readers are sold as
high as 81 80. There must be pool. At
any rate the prices charged are simply an
outrage and robbery. The fault is not with
the booksellers but with the publishing
houses, and something ought to be done
aneedilv
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Admission TO gallery, TO the Knights TEN.
plar's entertainment, twenty. five cents.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Mr.. g. w. Arment, who came to Wichita
In 1872, left for Dayton, Washington Terri
tory, last Thursday. Dayton is a live, grow.
Walla Walla. Four Of his sons are there
and, we are glad to hear, all doing first rate.
Mr.. Arment was one Of onr oldest citizens
and best Of neighbors and we feel sorry to lose
him. He had taken the EAGLE upwards OF
ten years, and before leaving came up and
paid for it again. ordering it sent to his new
home, which we hope he will find all he an.
irin
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

s. Thomas Jones, contractor and builder ;
also sash, door and blind manufacturer Nam
street, doors south Of the Occidental Hotel,
Wichita, Kansas. 43.ly
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

To the Republican votsrs Of Gypsum town.
ship: There win be primary election held
b. the Republicans Of Gypsum township 1t
Vernon school house On Saturday, February
ID, at half past o'clock p. N, for the pur-
pose Of nominating township officers for the
ensuing year and trsnsscting such other
busiaess - nay come before the meeting
By order Of the township central commit
tee. J. A. EDWARDS, Chairman.
G. n. 0RnRs, Secretary.
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Read press and personal notices of the Uni.
versity Singers in another column.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Mark Oliver has gone to Decatur, Illinois,
where he now resides.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Good paying FIGURING Mill, in good rum
ming order, for sale ON favorable terms. Good
reasons for selling. Address, box $50,
VII. ases l3-tf
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GIRL WANTED.

For which the highest wages will be paid.
Annlv sOon af this office
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

s. T. Jones, sash, door, blind, scroll and
bracket manufactury, west side Of Main
street, north Of the Occidental Hotel, Which,
ita, Kansas. <3-ly
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25
Notice.

Notice.
The voters Of Wichita township are here
by notified that caucus will be held at the
Town house, in said township, for the pur-
pose Of nominating township Officers, Sat-
urday, February 3rd, at Up. m.
J. c. MosslGAN,
43-2 and others.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Garrison makes the best team harness made
inthe city Of Wichita MT
Call and see ~, and you will be surprised
how cheap ysu can SCI seca reliable
American watch, fully warranted at Tie
Boss JswelFy House. y
Don't forget TIE Lombard Mortgage Cen
In their new quartess eornss q Main sexeat
and Deugias Assnns. SO
For 6a1s.
a Ane youag nass and fsst-elas sew-
srads Jsrssy-ss = = LawEsaes,s fhm.
A-9e &c. DIA1.
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A most painful and hesrt-rending accident
occurred in Union township last week re-
suting in the almost instant death of Bessie,
Q bright little two-year-od daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J NJ. Nicholson. She was out play
ing with her little brother very near the
house In lot enclosed with barbed wire
fence. and in attempting to crawl between
the wires her chin caught on one Of the
wires of the fence which resulted in stran-
gulation by hanging in very few moments.
The PLAY of Esrneralda, By the Madison
Square Company, was one of the most de-
lightful light entertainments ever offered to
our people. Every character seemed espe-
cially fitted for its place. Those who had
read the little romance as il appeared in the
.ScribAer, rs well rs those who had ever been
In North Carolina or Kentucky, could hardly
have failed Of delight. In some respects the
acting was the best--the truest 10 nature-
ever witnessed in Wichita.
Mr.. J. B. Clark, who married Mrs. Sarah
J. Sturns, left with his wife and boy for their
future home at Pomona, Los Angeles county.
California. Amer weighing all matters they
concluded for a home in the San Joaquin
vslley. Mr.. Clark was raised IN California
where he first met Mrs. Sturns. He came to
this city and was married to her last fall.
Mrs. Sturns leaves great many warm friends
who wish her happy life In her new home.
Richard Jackson, Of Kechi. sold to sher-
man on Thursday last. twenty head OF Po-
land-C China hogs with an average weight Of
SAl pounds, at s5.s2 per hundred, which is
said 10 be one or the best averages ever
brought ON this market. Mr.. Sherman made
an offer for the lot, but he preferred to
have them weighed. Mr.. S. guessed within
i've pounds Of the gross weight OF the lot.
The Library Association entertainment
was well attended considering the extreme
cold weather. The play presented was well
received and highly spoken Of by numbers
who were present. Mrs. Montcfering, Of
Newton, also came in for . number OF com
plfmsnts for the excellent manner in which
sAs played the piano. She il undoubtedly
n artist in her profession.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25

Corbett has just received large lot Of Or
chard grass seed. 1t is cheaper thm it has
been for years. A-4t
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Important Notice.

There will be meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Arkansas Valley Agricultural So
ciety on Saturday, January n, 1888. at one
O'Clock p. m, at Junkermann's ONCE, for the
purpose Of ratifying or rejecting . proposi-
ton made to purchase ffty-one acres Of land
lying on the west side Of the river, north OF
the west end Of the bridge.
43.2t C. s. EICHHOLTz, Secretary.
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Notice TO Stockholders.
Stockholders in the West Wichita Town
Company ara hereby notified he final i'll.
per share, will be paid on surrender o. stock
to NJ. Kohn. treasurer, At Wichita National
Bank. A. A. HYDE, Secretary.
JUST RECKIvED.-A large stock Of elegant
chromos at the 89.cent store. 43.lt
Those who want genuine Alfalfa clover
seed will do well to leave their orders with
C0rbett. A-4t
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Mr.. and Mrs. stampsr have returned home
via Southern Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1883-01-25
Notice TO Stockholders.

All kinds of garden seeds in bulk at Cor
belts. ~
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HEREAFTER SHALL DEVOTE THE WHOLE OF OUR M
IMMENSE ESTABLISHMENT TO
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
The Legislature.

Both Houses of the Legislature
met on Wednesday. The House was
organized by the election of the fol
lowing officers
For Speaker, Woods, of Ohio
county.
For Clerk, j. B Peyton, of Green
brier.
For Sergeant-at. Arms, Thomas
p. Sergeant, editor of the Barbour
Jefers0aian.
For Doorkeeper, Nealis, of Hamp-
shire county.
The Senate organized by election
of the following officers
For President, Il. d. Farnsworth
of Upshur county.
For Sergeant-at-Arms, Chas. 5.
Vandiyer, editor of the Keyser
Tribune.
For Doorkeeper, d. o. Kelly, of
Greenbrier.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
BERKELEY HISTORICAL
SKETCHES.

We have commenced in this
days issue, the publication of
sketches, prepared some years ago
of persons who have been promi-
nent in the history of Berkeley
county. The gentleman who pre-
pared them is absent from the
county, and has indicated no PAL
ticular order in which the brief
Biographical sketches shall be pub
ished, We have therefore taken
them from the package very much
at randum--without any order Of
selection--and shall con tinue their
publication until the sketches are
exhausted.
These sketches will be followed
by other interesting matters con
nected with the history of Berke-
ley county, including the full &C
count of the celebration of Berke-
ley county's one hundred anniver-
Sary.
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Little Georgetown.

The ice still remains on the
river at this point.
The genera! health OF this COM
munity has been good
Mr.. Scott Points, Of Fidelity,
Ohio, has been visiting his friends
and acquaintance here.
The Christmas tree in this place
this Christmas, was at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Luther Ropp.
Mrs, John Fleming is still a
great sufferer from rheumatism.
sheis unable to help herself in the
least.
Mr.. Samuel Harrison is still
confined to the house by severe
illness. His wife is also quite
sick.
The harrow patented by a gem
tleman of this place, is now being
manufactured here in large guam
titles. M.
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A Pleasant Social.

Eds. Independent.
had the pleasure of receiving and
accepting an invitation to the social
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Cromwell
Sperow, New Years night, to which
some of Berkeley's fairest sons and
daughters were invited. After a
short drive we arrived at their resi-
dence and were met by the host, who
after short rest took us in charge.
After few pleasant hours Mr.. and
Mrs. Sperow made their appearance
in the parlor, and in their smiling
way requested us to follow them.
Each gent seeking a fair damsel,
took up the line of march and fol-
lowed them into the dining room,
where bountifuly laden table was
spread with all the delicacies the
season could afford, They requested
us to be seated and help ourselves,
in which every one l believe did JUS
tice. After supper we were invited
in the parlor again and enjoyed our
selves in several amusing plays until
the clock rang out one. Every one
expressed themselves pleased with
the evenings enjoyment and took
up their departure for home. Mr..
and Mrs. S. spared no pains in max
ing the evening enjoyable and en-
PERTAINING to each and every one.
May peace and prosperity every at
tend them. j. M. T..
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1883-01-13
SMALL POX.

The dread disease, small pox, is
again spreading over the country,
and approaching frightfully near
our city. Martinsburg being on a
great trunk line railroad, and the
terminus of another line connect
ing with another great trunk line,
can hardly hope to escape the
scourge which is now spreading
over the country 1t is therefore
important that our people should
take careful precautions least the
disease get a start in our midst.
The most effectual preventative is
vaccination, and it is the duty of
every head of a family to see that
its members are at once success
fully vaccinated. The City Coun-
Gil has moved in the matter, and
asked the School Board to issue
an order requiring all children at
tending the public schools TO be
vaccinated, and forbidding their
attendance unless they produce
the evidence of having been so
vaccinated. A committee of the
Council also called upon the Pres
ident of the County Court, who
promised to call special meeting
of the Court to take some action
in regard to the matter.
These is not a single case OF
smallpox in Martinsburg, as yet,
but it is deemed highly important,
in view of its spreading over the
country, to take every precaution
against it's introduction here
1t is the duty of every citizen tc
lend encouragement and aid to the
authorities in their efforts to pre-
vent our community from being
infested with the disease.
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NOTES AND COMMENT.

The smallpox &c epidemic at
Shiloh, Ky. Several physicians,
among others, have died.
Hon. Lot M. Morrill,, of Maine,
died at Augusta, Wednesday morn
ing, aged 70 years.
Governor Butler speaks feeling
ly about the practice of bleeding
politicians to pay poll taxes. He
knows how it is himself.
The present being the short ses-
sion of Congress, only $S1, 100000
is asked by the Pension Appro-
priation bill.
When the country is a unit in
demanding reduction of taxes, the
Committee of Ways and Means
comes before Congress and pro
poses to add $6,000,000 to the
revenue by increasing the duty on
tin plate, and levying a tax on qui-
nine and medicinal mineral waters.
The feat of eating two quails q
day for thirty days is now being
performed by a New York man.
Another man bets he can't and q
third bets $3.50 he can. 1t would
require a microscope of very high
power to tell which of the three is
the biggest idiot.
Reports from the eastern and
western shore counties of Virginia
bordering on Chesapeake Bay are
that small pox has been recently
carried to those sections from Bal
timore and other northern cities,
and that the peope are very much
exercised over it.
The relations existing between
Generals Grant and Porter are of
| the most friendly character, The
| ex-President proposes to take
rooms at the same hotel at which
| General Porter is stopping, and
will use all the influence he can
bring to bear in Porter's behalf.
| Notwithstanding the fact that
this country is on the ragged edge
of frightful volcano every four
years, Congress will not pass a
bill regulating the election of a
president and vice-presidsnt, count
ing the electoral vote, and fixing
the presidential succession. OF
course, Congress must assume the
responsibility, no matter how hea-
Wy it may be.
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THE SENATORsHIP.

EX-SENATOR HEREFORD has with
drawn from the Senatorial contest,
and leaves the fight to the other
candidates. There are still three
other candidates from the Third
District: Messrs. Kenna, Math-
ews and Quarter. Kenna is evil
IDENTIFY in the lead of all other can
didates yet announced, and if a
nomination is made in caucus, he
is most likely to be the choice.
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DEAD ,ETTERs The following

DEAD LETTERS The following
is list of letters remaining in the
Post, Office at Martinsburg, w. Va,
Jan. 9Th, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office, January 20, if not
called for. Persons calling for these
letters will please say advertised.
A. A. Bennett, (2), John Berke,
Percy M. Graham, Mrs. Maria
Hodge, John Kavenaugh, Miss Mol
lie Kiser, Miss Lucy E. Markle, Y.
p. Nichols, Call McFeher, Thomas
Owens, John Unger. Also the fol-
lowing letters held for postage: w.
w. Tanquery, Brucetown, w. Va,
G. G. Fulton, Baltimore, Md.
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The first great horror of the new

HE first great horror of the new
year comes in the guise of fire.
The destruction of the hotel in
Milwaukee with many lives, is a
calamity which will excite interest
and pity all over the world. At
this writing full particulars are
wanting, but those at hand have
many heart rending incidents 1t
is to be hoped that the loss of life
will not prove so great as now re-
ported In the hurry and confu-
sion it is possible that some now
missing may have found safety
without the knowledge of those
who have made up the statistics
of the fire, but it is horrible to
contemplate the sufferings Of even
one human being condemned to a
living cremation.
The hotel was six-story build
ing, filled with guests to the num-
Der of 800, many being located on
the sixth story. Fifty persons are
reported to have persisted in the
flames.
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Eds. Independent:

We are pleased to announce that
John Brantner, son of Mr.. Samuel
Brantner, who came home from Gar
rett, Indiana, last November, where
he had been employed by the B. q O..
r. R., in hopeless condition with
dropsy, is now convalescent, and will
be able to go to work in about a
month. The physicians had no hopes
for his recovery, but DR.. J. w. Nc
Sherry took the case in charge, and
has brought him through all right.
JUSTICE.