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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-01-23
INSURE OR NOT INSURE?
srATGMsNr OF THE COMMISSIONERS

They Hold that It Is Cheaper for tine County
to Assume Its Own Ri.ks
rhan t" lr.ure.
The following statement, PREPARED hy |
the county com missioners. was presented |
to the court and by the court referred to
the grand inquest. It will Dc seen that
inquest As to the propriety of insurius the
county buildings
To the Hon orable the Court ofQuarter Sessions
ofLdnc4ster county:
The undersigned. the commissioners If
said county, respectfully represent that as
custodians Of the county property. they
have considered the recommendation of
the grand jury that the public buildings
of the county should be insured against
loss by fire. and after making calculations
as to the cost of Insurance, and getting all
the information TO be obtained on the
subject, submit the following facts and
estimates, with the reasons and cOnclu-
sions derived therefrom
COST OF COUNTY BUILDINGS.
HOspiIal. 90. ........... ............... J.,OU
poorhouse NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 500
Court House. lSp. w
% County Bridges. ................... i6i,Oa0
Total value OF county property......s $4,000
Insured tor "a value. ue......-.......... lot, ,Wo
n'.e = -. -, , efS A.,
Premiums tor 2Oye rs..................s2i,3O w
Losses by fire in 20 years, 50 far rs
known:
3 barns on pOorh,use farm Gnsured). 5000
BinAley's bridge (for hicii the county
County HoSpit;li ...... ................ 5000
5000
Net gain by in urlncc without counting I.~e
OF money. ............$2 90 VI
The board, however, represent that
owing to the peculiar risk Of poor house
barn it should be insured that it always
| has been insured, and always will lie
during the present management and that
! to their knowledge the last two barns
have been built largely of insurauce
| money and that the barn therefore should
not be considered in making a fair eSti-
| mate of the value of insurance.
| Aud further that Binkley's bridge, being
situated on the line of turnpike road, the
county is released under the act Ot 1857.
p. L., GJ3. from any liability to maintain
or repair the same or pay insurance and
| thus it therefore should not be included
ia a fair consideration of the question: of
| insurance.
We, therefore, submit the following as a
more correct estimate of the cost and loss
| from insurance &:
Value Court House s, OF
| - frlSOn. l-u'O
| Poor House. Observation-Disclosures. lhOWn
| HO-pittl. Observation-Disclosures. 40 J0t
% County Bridges. l6i,, y,
| 1913 oCt
| Iusurable for 2. .....................4 a. tot
| Rate ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
| Il
| Cost OF insurance tor 20 yearS.......S.7 100 N
| Losses for 20 years, so tar its known,
| emitting barn:
| County Hospital. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. G,0U U
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-01-23

THE House at Harrisburg having decided
that postage stamps are not perquisiteS,
should say what they are.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-01-23

Cost OF insurance tor 20 years. 81, 40 G
Losses tor 20 years, so tar us known,
emitting barn:
County Hospital. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. G,0u "
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-01-23

The schooner James A. Garfield arrived
at Gloucester, Mass, from Grand Banks,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
Look out for Them.

The ladies of st. Paul are up to some
thing, and they won't tell what's the mat
ter. They are holding secret meetings ev-
cry day or two, and are evidently engaged
in some kind of plan.to get an advantage
that does not legally belong to them. The
parlors of Unity church appear to be the
principal place where they hold their Sc
cret conclaves. One lady who resides on
Fifth street, was met few days ago on the
street, Just as she was returning from one
of these diabolical meetings and
she then and there walked Just like a
thoroughbred, with her head away up in the
air. Her dainty little feet hardly touched
the ground. She was walking on thorns,
and was so full of woman's rights, and the
general desire and determination to get
I the best of men, and put the latter where
they belong. under the thumbs of women,
that she hardly saw any one, and seemed
to have her mild blue eyes fixed upon the
planet Venus, or some other reckless, far
of female, that was outside the jurisdic-
ton of human law and wholly independent
of public opinion. That lady had Just
sailed down from the vomau's rights meet
ing, and was as pugnaclous and obstreper-
Gus as a lawless, de-"erate believer in
woman's rights could be. Such displays
of determination on the part of the ladies.
as the Fourth Of July orator would say,
are calculated to sap the foundations of
our liberties. They must be looked after.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29

clude until about p. II. 1t was q very
pleasant affair
Mr.. Nathan Gallup and Messrs. Myers
& Finch have presented the Park Congre-
gational Church. st. Anthony Hill, with a
Seth Thomas eight day regulator clock.
This handsome timepiece in finish and
accuracy is among the best of its class,
and handsomely adorns its niche in tine
new chapel. At the last Wednesday even
ing meeting of the church an expression
of appreciation of this thoughtful act of
friends was made by the unanimous and
cordial adoption of the following resolu-
ton: Resolved, That Park Congregation
al Church hereby extends to Mr.. Nathan
Gallup and Messrs. Myers IL Finch, of St
Paul. an expression of their hearty thanks
for the donation of an elegant clock which
will be valued, not only for its intrinsic
worth and usefulness, but also for the
kindly spirit prompted its bestowment.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
The Wedded OF the Week.

Licenses to wed were issued the past
week as follows: James Robertson TO
Mary J. Botterell; ". 4. Gould to Eliza
Mckay; E. L. Johnson to Florence KALI;
eHnry G. Schafer to Margaret E. Burns:
Terrence Dougherty to Lizzie Clarity
Martin Merrick to Anna Hynes: Charles
Dehmer to Saucus Sparner; F. t. Hallen
to Eva Christine Strand; Peter Finnegan
to Mary Wilson; Ole Magnuson to Betty
Anderson; B. L. Leach to Lucelia Dwyer:
Jasper B. Tarbox to Eva Lamprey; Peter
Bergstrom to Hilma 4. Carlson; Oscar h
Swanson to Christine A. Peterson; John
Elliott to Nettie Pempi; Daniel Bayle to
Johanna Roach; William Christoph to
Elizabeth Tautels.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
THE COURTS.
District Court.
SPECIAL TERM.
before Judge Brill. |

l0CAO-O ON5O DAAA'
Edwin S. Chittenden vs., Eliza G. Berk-
man ct al. Thomas NJ. Malcolm, as admin
istrator, garnishee. Heard and taken IN
der Amusement.
John B. and q. q. Sarborn vs.. Lizzie
Cooper. To be heard by Judge S;mons.
John ". Mabersburg vs.. VIM. A. Faddi:
and L A. Faddis. Heard and taken under
advisement.
Samuel Deering vs.. Samuel D. Lord
Continued.
The Northwestern Fuel Company, plain
tiff, vs.. The Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northern Railway Company. defendants
and the Minneapolis L st. Louis Railway
Company, garnishee. Referred to E. S
German to take disclosure.
Henry A. Ditmer vs.. Charles AlinefeItel
and Northern Pacific Railroad Company
attachment, defendant. Disclosure Of
Company taken,
Theodore Frick ct al. partners as Fricl
& Company vs.. q. D. Rogers. Stricken OF
James H. Brown. plaintiff, vs.. George
Brill, defendant, and John Patterson gar
nishee. Stricken of.
James H. B-ovu. nlaiutif vs.. Laura
Brill, implicated with George Brill. defend
ant. and John Patterson, garnishee
Stricken of.
William Dunton vs.. Jess E.Nyan. Taken
under Amusement.
A. Neurer vs.. The st. Paul d Manitoba
Railroad company. Demurrer overrule6
and leave to defendant TO answer in ter
days.
The Chicago & Northwestern Railway
company, plaintiff, vs.. Robert H. Pugh. de
PENDANT, and the Northwestern Fuel com
pany, defendant. Referred TO Chas. \
Bell for disclosure.
J.Jellett IS. The st. Paul & Manitob;
Railway company. Application with
drawn.
s. Day vs. Jacob Day. Heard and take1
under Amusement.
Thomas Thompson vs.. Michael Kinds
Heard and granted.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
ThesDevil,i Lake Land Office.

1t will be source of satisfaction to some
and disappointment to many no doubt to
know that the question of locating the
government land Office in the vicinity of
Devils lake has been finally determined.
Considerable speculation has been had
with reference to the subject, and strong
effort has been made by parties in inter
est to secure its location. But the subject
has been decided by the secretary of the
interior in favor of Creel City, and that's
the end of it. On yesterday Delegate Pet
tigrew, of Dakota, received a dispatch
from Washington announcing this
fact, though no particulars were furnished
The gentleman was seen by a GLOBE re-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
state of Minnesota Test Suit.

The State of Minnesota filed the papers
suit against Merriam, Burrows i Co.,
of Minneapolis. in the district court of
Ramsey county yesterday, to recover
$3.50 for logs cut by one Samuel Hamil-
ton on the state and school lands. Efforts
have been made by the surveyor general
repeatedly. to have this and other claims
of like character settled on the stumpage
or otherwise. but the parties have paid no
attention to the states claims.
As no legal contract was made by Ham
ilton, and other parties who have cut logs
on the state lands, and no bends were filed.
the stumpage claim of S1.25 per acre will
be left out of the question and those
cutting the logs, and those buying them.
will be held for the full amount due the
state. as liable for unlawful conversion OF
state property.
As Hamilton is an irresponsible party,
the state brings its suit against this Min
neapolis firm, who is responsible, as buy
ers of the unlawfully obtained logs, and il
will be test one. and will probably be de
cided in such manner as to bring them
| and other diIatory log cutters and buyer:
Up to the captains Office to settle forth
with.
The other suits to be brought for unlaw
full conversion of state property of this de
scription, are Douglas Bros, of Aitkin
S3,132; J. B. Bassett, of Minneapolis, $500
Hartley, Nevers & Co., Brainerd. $50; Capt
| Cutler of st. Paul, and formerly of Anoka
| $3.50, and John Eddy of Verndale, S75.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29

porter on yesterday afternoon but beyond
tne statement respecting its location at
tne ABOVE designated point declined to be
interviewed. The order making the as
Segment Will be issued at once and within
the ensuing thirty days at the furthest. the
once viii be ready for business.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29

and cleaning walls venered with azure and
rich with bright colors, and warm with
gold. Now but the ghost of her former self
there may yet be a renaissance of her
fortunes and her premiership in art and
commerce.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
Municipal Court.

Before Judge Burr.
NJ. G. Morris, drunk: bail of SO for
feited.
L. Luther, violating health ordinance:
dismissed.
John Rau, disorderly: continued to May ?.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29
The Y. L. SociefU.

This society closed the seasons series of
entertainments with large and brilliant
gathering at the house of the hospitable
hostess, Mrs. DR.. Higbee, last Tuesday
evening. The society has been, perhaps
the most successful of any similar organ
ization in the city, and is supported with
signal esprit de corps. The last pro
gramme covers the meetings since Janua.
~ and comprises the following attractive
topics:
SCHEME OF STUDY-sECoND SERIES.
Tuesday evening. January It,, 1888.
Antwerp-Its cathedral ard ipctures.
Amsterdam-Its art and historic features.
Tuesday evening, January 80.
Florence and its great historic personages.
Florentine art and the cathedral.
Tuesday evening, February 13.
Rome, and an evening with II. Angelo and his
works.
Tuesday evening February %.
Naples and is historic features.
The modern tourists report of the city and
its sights.
Tuesday evening, March IS.
Milan and its great characters.
Its art treasures and cathedral
Tuesday evening. April p.
Venice, as seen in history.
Trs naintiDJS eDG hr1iiIi-1=
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-04-29

800 Dozen Ladies and Misses Hose, worth
from S5c to 81. 90 pair, viii be sold at Csc a
pair at Whitman, Frye & Co.'S, 191 E. Third st.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
WEDDING BELLS.

Last Thursday. October 18th, Charles II.
Smyth and Anna NJ. Lynch were united 10
marriage by Father q. NJ. Kelly. The new
ly welded pair are well known in the city
the former being a son of Capt. +. G.Smyth
and business partner Of his father. The
lady il daughter OF Thomas Lynch, one Of
our leading dry goods merchants. Both
bride and groom have been among the most
popular young people or the city, and of
the very best, loved and respected by all,
and we but reflect the common sentiment
when we say the union was most appropri-
ate, and one which promises much happi.
ness TO the two most nearly concerned, and
satisfaction TO all the relatives and friends
Of each. The bride, as Anna Lynch, was
the embodiment OF maidenly modes.y and
womanly worth. The wedding party were
accompanied TO the evening train by men,
bers Of both families rs the nuptia!s had
been family and not public one. The
bride and groom go TO Chicago, thence to
visit some friends In Wisconsin, after which
they will return, when hunting party OF
ladies and gentlemen will be made up and a
trip taken to the wilds Of the Indian Terri
tory and camp life during the Indian sum-
mer days, whereby much more pleasure is
expected than by rolling from city to city
and from hotel to hotel in public convey
ances. And they are right. We are not, as
n writer, in = sentimental mood at this mo-
ment, but realize that with even the bright
est joys Of this life there are more or less
alloys, for
"Wise heaven doth see IL as 1T
In all our joys TO give US some alloys,
As In our sorrows. comforts. When our sails
Are hll'd with hsppiest winds then most we
need
Some besviness to ballast u.s."
But still, We wish and expect for our
young friends happy and prosperous life.
voyage.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
OLD HooslER JOHNSON.

To tie Editor Of the Eagle:
The old settlers of Dolano and Union
townships who, for years, have been init
mstely acquainted with Archibald B. John.
son, express regret at his departure from
among us. Here, in Sedgwick county, he
was esteemed ior his generous impulses,
his upright character and his sterling worth.
His energetic, earnest and persistent efforts
to advance the sphere Of usefulness of our
schools, both secular and religious, and
above all, his willingness to contribute Of
his means 10 the building of churches, are
facts that will be remembered to his credit
for many year. He came to this county
in ~ when the resources Of this happy val
ley lay undeveloped. He employed his time
in improving his farm raising large crops Of
corn and wheat thereby proving that ener-
gy and muscular activity can accomplish
wonders. When the semi-civiIized COW.
boys OF Texas drove ruthlessly over our
crops and hedge-rows, johnson, among 9th.
ers took a prominent part in bringing this
subject before the Kansas Legislature. In
the Grange he was the fearless advocate Of
antf-monopoiy and believed that those who
hold the pIow should also hold the helm Of
State. An ardent patriot, he believed that
all reforms could be effected through the
fundamentally Of the Republican party, IL
we only wait and hope. He was member
Of the school board, and his decisions as
justice OF the peace were marked by epir-
1t OF equity and fairness.
Goodbye, old friend and faithful ceun-
selor, whose words Of wisdom on many oc.
casions will be remembered as prophecy.
And may you and your better-half, who Is
truly "a perfect woman nobly planned"
enjoy in your new home In Allen county, ali
the happiness that falls to the lot Of favored
mortals in this vale Of tears, is the fervent
prayer Of many kindly neighbors, ~ well
as ONE OF TIE NAcs.
GLEN-AARY FARM, October IL, 1883.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

will sell at my farm, section 30, in Him
OILS township, two miles south and three.
quarters east Of Alton, on Friday, Novem.
Der I'd, 1883. the following described prop
erty: One hundred head of cattle, con-
sisting Of cows, calves, yearlings, two
year-olds and three-year-olds. A mixed
lot Of hcifers and steers. Terms of sale /:
One years time, without interest If paid
when due f; il not paid when due, ten per
cent. interest from date of note.
31.1ts THOs. MANNING.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
D. ". LASSELL'S


Scalds, burns, Group, kidney-complaint,
cuts, boils, bunions, carbuncles, chapped
bands, scratches, calks, kicks and all old
sores.
At the earnest solicitation Of many friends
and acquaintance, who have made thor
ough aud satisfactory trial Of my GAN Heal
ing Balsam," l take this method Of intro
ducing it to the public atlarge. that the ben
efits to be derived from its use may be enjoy
ed by all who are afflicted with any Of the
ailments above enumerated, or who have
stock in such way as to demand treatment
for any of the above named Affections. 1t
will be found on sale at the Crug store of j..
p. Allen, Douglas avenue, Wichita, Kansas,
and by my travelling agents. Full directions
with every bottle. Price, 80 cents per bottle.
45tf Il. W. LAssELL.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
TRUE As GOLD.

The copy Of an old map which was pub
lished in 1857, 12G years ago, is given in the
late history OF Kansas. Its streams and
lines are wonderfully correct. The present
site Of Wichita, at the mouth of the Little
Arkansas river, is marked with dot and
the words, "a gold NINE" The old topog-
rapher might have drawn line embracing
about forty miles square here, and appro-
priately added, "silver and greenbacks."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
Fruit Trees,

For good fruit and shade trees, grapes,
small fruits, shrubbery, etc.. that will live,
grow and bear in this country, go to o. +.
Spencer, at the Wichita Mound Nursery.
He has bought J. W. Sturn's stock and will
sell cheap. A big lot Of hedge plants to be
disposed of this fall. Yard on First street,
q blocks east Of Wichita elevator. 3l-2*
We are receiving large invoices OF staple
and fancy goods and in consequence Of a
q lack Of room are offering special bargains
In seasonable goods. Call and see us at %
Main street, Wichita.
3l-tf LARIMER a. STINSON
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

For Chills and Fever, Ague. Dumb and
Third Day Ague, remittent or intermittent
fever, or any disease OF malarious nature,
use Collins Ague Cure. 1t is an absolute
and positive cure, thoroughly cleansing the
system Of all germs Of malarial poison, act
ing directly upon the liver and bowels.
Every bottle IL warranted TO cure or money
refunded. Price, 30 cents. Sold by ali
druggists. 1918
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

Our bridge builder, J. X. Sawyer, was
awarded two more bridges in Cherokee
county last week, making nine bridges in
that one county this season. His bridges do
their own advertising, giving the fullest sat-
isfaction wherever erected, both his iron
and wooden structures. Any board Of COM
missioners who accepts his bids can rely on
getting just what they bargain for: the best
of material and the best of work.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
10 IL Editor of fA< Eaak<.

TO to Editor Of tie Eagle:
Please announce J. L. Moore, Of Delano
township, as an independent candidate fol
sheriff Of Sedgwick county, Kansas.
To the Poters Of Sedgwiek Cesafy:
Believing that large majority Of the del.
egates elected to the Republican county
convention was favorable to my nomination
for the Office Of county treasurer, and that
the votes actually cast gave me.a majority,
but In the noise and confusion the tellers
misunderstood the vote and enormously and
worngfully counted me out. Therefore l
announce myself as the regularly nominal
ed candidate Of the Republican party, and
appeal to the voters Of Sedgwick county to
vindicate my claims ut the ballot-box.
Il. l.. TAYLOR.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25
Farm For Sale.

A new improved bot.om-land farm of 1G2
acres, six miles northeast of Wichita, on the
Eldorado road. Inquire of j. Wolff or A.
Whitecotton in the vicinity. 3O-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

The annual election OF officers for the old
settlers association will take place at Asks
hall in the city Of Wichita on the 18th OF
November. All members Of the associa-
ton, especially the ladies', are requested to
be present.
JAMES r. MEAD, President.
WICHITA. October d 1882
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

Mr.. James S. Stinson, Of the firm OF Lar.
inner Stinson, returned from the east Sat.
urday evening, and n new invoice of goods
is following him. They are offering special
Inducements
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

Colonel iIartzell opened up his Carthage
street railway last Sunday morning. The
line is two miles long and bids fair to be a
paying investment. Last week the first if
teen hundred feet OF road was put down in
EmDoria
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

United States Deputy Marshal widener,
OF Barber county, is in the city on official
business before Commissioner Shearman.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

Thomas Manning will sell some stock.
Sec notice In another column. Mr.. NJ. says
he wants TO raise some funds to send his
boys to school.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

The space in this weeks EAGLE is largely
taken up with local politics; but, we hope,
TO the true, thinking men Of the county,
the paper will not prove less interesting on
that account.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

o. +. Spencer has purchased the fruit
stock Of the Wichita Mound Nursery aud
will put it ON sale near the Wichita eleva-
tor. lie will sell at very low prices, and
those wanting fruit should see him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

The completion OF the Kansas City, Fort
Scott a. Gulf road to Memphis, gives Which,
ita very direct line TO Memphis via the
Sun Flower route. J. T.. Lockwood sends
us n map OF the new route.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

The carpenter and mason contractors say
there are more houses under contract upon
which single lick has not been struck than
are now In course Of construction.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

This autumn has been phenomenal one.
Instead of being the dry, open fall of sun
shine and winds 1t has been one of rains,
humidity and clouds. The first and only
frost, and which but touched the most ten
der vegetation, put in an appearance on the
morning Of the 18th inst. OF course, it has
been m extraordinarily tluc fall for the win
ter wheat, a good acreage Of which was
sown. In fact, We never sew the wheat
fields look 80 well. In many instances the
ground is already effectually covered by the
spreading stools into solid green. The
happy valley goes into winter. IL it ever
gets here, in splendid shape for big crop
season for 1881.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-25

w. F. Green has put that 100 head of
picked cattle into winter quarters. After
taking them of the grass last week he held
them in pen without food or drink four
teen hours, when he weighed them. The
hundred head, after their fourteen hours
shrinkage. weighed just ,242A each aver
age. Such bunch of young steers is sell
dom equalled, and he expects to make them
go sixteen hundred pounds per head by
next spring. In the mean time they will
make pretty big hole in 5000 bushels OF
eorp