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The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-03-03

The steamship Moro Castle was totally
destroyed by fire at Charleston, s. c.,
Feb. 21st. She was the property OF the
Clyde line.
The tariff bill passed the senate on Feb.
20th, by vote Of 42 to 19-rMitchell, of
Pennsylvania, being the only republican
who voted against it,
Frank B. Hoff, web known lawyer of
Kansas City, Mo-, is missing since Jan.
22d. 1t Is stated he is short $15. 900 on
ScolIections, and has absconded.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-03-03
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to whom Il may concern tnss
In. undersigned hiss been awarded the contracs ioI
Leen the Dou.Ias county PaGpers for the period OF
two years All persons in need Of assistance from ai
county must Fst procure certificate To- that enss. I.
from any member Of the County Board anu pIeses -
~ one OF the following named persons, who are author
ize To- and will care those presenting such
W 7. Butten, Rosebuyg L. L. Kellogg, Oakland AIRS
I3royu Looking Glass Dr.. Scroggs is authorized 70
furnish medical aid to all persons in need OF the same
who have been declared p0upers Of Douglas county.
WM B. CLARKE, Supt. OF Poor.
RoarpFfan Or Feb. 15 1850
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-03-03

How seldom it happens that we find
editors to breed the BUSINESS said one
friend to another. VERY, and have you
not remarked how seldom the business
is bread 20 the editor9'' replied the
other.
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-03-03

They had only been married short
time. The other day she slnng her arm
around him. AMI warbled, in low,
tremulous voice:
DO you realize, Adolphus, that now
we are married, we are only one?''
No." replied the brute, 81 cant
realize it. I have just paid a SIS millin.
cry bill, and lot more of your bills,
with several outside precincts to hear
from, so am beginning to realize that,
as far as expense goes, instead OF being
one, we are half dozen. I can't take
IN that idea of our being one iust vel, not
by large majority .
The Douglas independent. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 187?-1885, 1883-03-03
He Knew What che Wanted.

A young lady in neighboring town
last week went into dry goods store and
thus unburdened herself:
1T is my desire to obtain pair of cir
cular elastic appendages, capable of
being contracted or expanded by means
of oscillating FURNISHED steel appliances,
that sparkle like particles of gold leaf set
with Cape May diamonds, and which are
utilized for retaining in proper position
the habiliments of the lower extremities,
which innate delicacy forbids me to
mention"
The vendor of calicoes was non-plussed,
bur not wishing to appear ignorant, said
that he was s.just out. After her de-
parture he ruminated in silence for q
few moments, when q new light broke
upon his distracted brain, and he broke
forth with:
by thunder! I'll bet that woman
wanted pair of garters. y
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
KANSAS WOOL GROWER.

While at Wichita last week we visited the
agricultural and stock fair and were intro
dnced to Mr.. David Fox, one Of the leading
wool growers of the Arkansas Valley. He
showed us several yearling Merinos from
each Of which he had clipped the present
year, from twenty TO twenty-threc pounds
of wool. Some time ago Mr.. +. cold oui
his interests in the Arkansas Valley and
Travelled in search OF some more desirable
locality for sheep, but after much travel and
careful investigation returned to Sedgwick
county, invested anew in the enterprise Ia
which he was trained from boybood, having
arrived at the conclusion that Kansas Is the
best State in the Union for sheep. Mr.. +.
is an Englishman by birth, n thoughtful,
prudent man, and bis opinions, based upon
long experience and close study Of the hab-
its Of the animal In which he takes such
deep interest, entitled to reliance. Those
who handle sheep inteligently, who have
been educated TO the business, generally
succeed, while those who so at il hap-haz-
ard and without previous preparation are
almost certain to fail.--Osaes County Dem
o~rnf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
UNvARkiSHED FACTS.

full turn out at the primaries next Sat
urday means not only good ticket, but a
sure victory for the Republicans. If all par
participate there can be no stay-at-home
grumblers and kickers, and what is the
work Of all should satisfy all. IT the Re.
publican convention should try TO put up
the weakest ticket they could out of the
candidates Offering, it would still be far
ahead Of the cypher put up by the Demo-
Gratis; but, 10 get up better men than the
Democrats is not the point TO be made. We
want a ticket good and strong-unobjec-
tionable--in and OF itself without reference
10 the monkey shines and schemes Of the
little ring of Democratic politicians in this
city, who have come to believe, because
they elected Dale and secured Harris ap-
pointment, that they have Sedgwick coun-
ty under Bourbon rule. A single success
has led a number of these downy-liped
boys. who couldn't correctly name the
Presidents cabinet TO save their necks, to
believe that they are wise and acute poll
ticians, and that they have the necessary
brains TO control things in a county that
boasts eight hundred veteran ex-soldiers
and two thousand original Republicans.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
THE ARKANSAS VALLEY.

Hon. J. II. Mead, Of Wichita, one of
Kansas old timers, and also one of her best
and most progressive citizens, is in the city
taking in the fair. His youngest daughter
accompanies him. As he started out for
the train he jumped over into his 250-acre
cornfeld and plucked two ears Of corn and
left them with us, as an evidence that big
hearted Marsh Murdoch did not exagger-
ate his statements about the corn crop of
the Arkansas Valley. Mr.. Mead states
that at least 100 acres of his $50 will yield
20 bushels to the acre, and his poorest will
20 40 bushels. Mr.. Mead also brought
along a few samples Of apples from his or
chard. He raises great quantities Of fruit.
All OF this is from the desert of ten years
ago, and from a place that now has street
railroads, water works, etc. People living
in the eastern part Of the State, who do not
travel, don't realize the empire that is
growing up west of us in Kansas.-Com-
monUeaith.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
MAD As A HORNET,

The Beacon is mad. Like the merry bum
BILE bee. it is mad at its "bizness" end. II
wants 10 sting something. The trouble Is
with Sluss. That uDsophisticated Repub-
lican persisted in being sensible and manly
and, of course, the beacon is mad about it.
There was a sort Of ''intelectual sympathy
burdening the atmosphere. up that old moss
covered stairway, with the hope that Sluss,
in this particular instance, would put his
foot into 1t and call down the wrath OF
Heaven on all anti-prohibitionists and
pledge himself to send 10 the lowest vaults
of perdItion all yiolators of the liquor law.
But Sluss said he would deal with all such
cases as an impartial and unprecedented
judge should. and the beacon feels sad. It's
afraid Sluss won't make a good judge. II
don't want 10 see him spoil a splendid legal
career. The Beacon, just at this moment,
is suffering with intellectual sympathy
for one Amos
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

To The Editor Of the E1gie:
To the patrons OF the public schools.
IT seems that many are laboring under /,
misapprehension Of our graded school sys
TEN. 1t is urged that 1t is procrestean II
its nature, and that time is lost In the edu
cation Of youth.
In our public schools to-day any pupil
may be promoted ut any time. The length
OF time that he remains In any grade de-
ponds entirely on himself. II he can mas
ter the curriculum of the grade in ons
month we shall only be too glad to promote
him, but he must master it. A superHcia
knowledge will not suffice.
Many seem to think 1t Ill advised to re.
tain pupil in grade because he Is behind
in one study. We deem the common Eng
lish branches, or IL we may be pardoned In
the use Of the expression, the bread and
butter studies, especially important. W.
demand only so much as 10 necessary t.
make the child respectable. These he
must know in order to earn his living, and
be creditable to society. When the pupil
reaches the high school, the course 10 more
flexible. He may choose his studies, ex.
cept in case he desires degree, when he
must conform TO one Of the three prescrib.
ed courses.
Let it be generally understood then that
we are ready at any time to promote pupils.
That the length of time In any grade de-
ponds entirely on the pupil.
That the graded system offers better f.
cilities for rapid advancement than the old
academic plan Of tuition schools.
We shall always be glad to explain the
workings of our system to any one, and In.
vite all, whether patrons Of the school or
not, to confer with us at any time. Our
plan is not a new one /; It Is not original.
We, this year, have cause to do gramner
grade work in the high school. We have
increased our corps Of teachers 20 that
every advantage might be given.
With confidence in the impartial judg-
ment Of the patrons of the Wichita public
schools, am, very respectfully,
Z. L. HALLOCK,
Superintendent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
PRICE LIST OF LANDS.

6t3--320 acres, Minnesota seeonl bottom, :
houses, 80 acres in cultivation u bargain
at 5000.
6ia--iGo acres. improved. house, we'll. etc.
1850.
6l6--32O acres, together or separate. houses,
100 acres In cultivation. $500.
6i7-le0 acres near Minnesota bridge, bottom
land, under cultivation. 900
6is--3so acres, improved, in Alton 1900.
s753--!6O acres miles southwest present town
OF Marshall. 800.
s7A--l60 acres adjoining above. 100.
'33--3s0 acres 20 miles south vest. 1.700.
1880 acres miles southeast, house I4x24,
stable, etc, good stock water. 20 apple. q
peach, % cherry and 800 plum trees, and
loco c0ttOnwoOds. l.lO0.
i5O--sO acres miles southt asst, Is acres under
cultivation, house rooms, stables, etc.
acres fenced for hogs, living water, 1J
spple. 70 peach. so cherry. 300 plum and
small fruit, IL 900 cottOnwOods. 1900.
ll3s--l60 acres 9 miles southeast, Il acres in
timber, 60 acres In cultivation, good house,
barn, etc; bargain. 1900
Ii6.-24O acres ten miles east of town, 10 acres
In cultivation, barn 30x32, house ~ story
l4N24, and other Ouibuildings, mile OF
hedge. 1000 peach and few apple and
cherry trees. 3. 800.
l76--l6O acres Is miles from town, 20 acres
fenced with hedge, all timber, l2O under
cultivation, house 20x2s, grain house 26x56.
corn crib sx30, and other buildings, all
hedged, good water, fne young orchard.
800
lll7--S0 acres miles from Valley Center, bot
tom land, all under cultivation, house,
corn cribs and other buildings, all under
hedge, o acres apple, peach, plum, etc.
1.aO.
l1l4--l60 acres IL miles southeast of Wichita
and close to Derby, 10 acres under culti-
walton, house l6xls, stable, corn crib, etc. 4,
mile OF hedge, good well, 2 to acres In
orchard, l0,oOD cottOnwoods gro wing price
2.5M.
IllO--160 acres miles east Of Wichita fine
lands, no improvements. I.6sO.
la62--3lO acres, one OF the finest farms In Sedg-
wick county, 10 acres In timber. "a acres
in cultivation, all hesiged and cross hedged,
good house, stable, corn cribs, 5 acres OF
choice fruit. lO.OO.
l20l-.400 acres miles east Of town. 30 acres
under cultivation, house and Outbuildings
very fine stock farm with living water.
4,am.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
co TO THE PRIMARIES.

The Republican primaries are to be held
on Saturday next. Ii is the most impor-
tant primary ever held in sedgwick coun.
ty. The four principal offices OF the county
are TO be filled, and the county being more
prosperous and more populous and having
greater wealth than ever before, these Off
GERS are Of more importance than ever be-
fore.
II Is duty every Republican taxpayer
owes TO himself to go to the primaries and
exercise his choice. Ii is his duty TO make
himself felt in the demand for and the Sc
lection OF good men, OF sound judgment
and large acquaintance-in the selection Of
delegates who are interested in an honest
administration of the county affairs. And
ing absolutely trustworthy men to repre-
sent you in the county convention.
The Republicans OF Sedgwick county de-
mand good ticket, made up Of men above
suspicion, and the way TO get such ticket
Is to attend the primaries and participate in
the selection Of the delegates.
There is absolutely no bossism in the Re-
publican party of Sedgwick county. There
is nowhere in any county in America where
the party ticket is SO absolutely the crea-
ton Of the people al the primaries rs in the
Republican party in Sedgwick county.
Whatever Embellishments or others
may say, there has never been a time when
any man or set OF men could dictate a Re-
publican nominee in this county. The Re-
publican farmers, in fact, have always con-
rolled the politics Of the county and made
the nominees Of the party.
The officers OF the county are really cho-
sen at the primaries. II the people are
ever disappointed in the nominations 1t is
because they disappoint themselves in the
selection Of delegates.
Let Us have no cut-and-dried arrangement
such Ne has, with manipulations, disgraced
the so-called conventions OF the Democrats
In this county. Let us have no delegations
set up by interested candidates, but let the
people assemble together, select their best
men for delegates, indicate to them, II de-
on the ticket; but above all things. select
men in whose judgment you have conf
dcnce, men who have no axes to grind Of
their own and who be true TO the best in.
terestst Of the whole people.
Go TO the primaries. Don't go there as
the servant OF any candidate, but go there
as masters TO select servants TO do your
work and the result will not be uncertain
or unsatisfactory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
OLD SOLDIERS.

TO the Editor Of The Eagle:
Now that fall is here, harvest completed,
ground replowed and mostly seeded, ready
for next years wheat crop, money begin.
ming to circulate freely again and farmers
once more having some leisure moments on
their hands, want to urge upon you the
importance Of Immediately applying foI
membership In the Grand Army OF the Re-
public. There are over eleven hundred old
soldiers in Sedgwick county who have de.
voted some Of the best years OF their lives
In defense OF our country, and our dear old
nag floats DER US rs proudly to-day rs an
hundred years ago. Your living long dis
tancc from Wichita will not interfere with
your duties a. = comrade. Our member
ship numbers about go old veterans. Now
rs wichita stands proudly to the front as
the best city in Kansas. let us swell the
ranks Of Garfield Post and make 1t the best
G. A. r. Post in the State. Imyself am
living quite distance from Wichita. yet !
can always Ind time to assist my comrade
in Fraternity, Charity and Loyaly. This is
not political organization, but we are free
to admit that one Of the natural objects OF
the Grand Army OF the Republic IL to Sc
cure substantial aid NON the government
for our disabled comrades, in the pursuit
OF which, without regard TO party, We are
solidly united. We win be glad TO meet
you at our camp-6res In fraternity, Charity
and Loyalty. Sincerely your
CoNRApR.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
SPECIALS

sl3--A Wilson county farm ON Rainbow creek
miles west from Fredonia, Of $50 acres
10 acres In corn to purchaser, IS native
timber, balance all rich bottom, strone
spring, good we'll OF soft water, all under
fence. Fine farm house of 3 rooms, in.
sured for $500 for 6 years milk house and
all cOnveniences OF frst-ciass farm. ICON
Ty) $500.
Also 1GO acres adjoining, all bottom land
and newly fenced, good orchard, soft wa
ter, farm house % acres corn-k TO pur-
chaser, 30 acres heavy grass, 8 acres timber,
corral. tnet Xxx y $500.
These places can be sold separately OF
together, and constitute one Of the best
best stock and grain farms In the State.
sA--6l9 acres In Chatauqua coonty, fronting
on the Usage Indian reservation, l. t., al
fine grazing lands. 1900.
S45--i000 acres OF choice selected Cherokee
strip lands In Harper county at so per
acre.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20

been sold while this s
depot the Fe extension
special bargains books in the Of mmed
Developments regard the best the market and
pleasure showing customersin quality Of soil
their real value The prices
lands that in judgment will double in
value within the thousand Of these
the SPECTATOR the immigrant
which shall add from time to time
press permits changes from sales from day to
Gay.
conveyaacns, and rent lands Of which
latter large be leased subject TO SALE
negotiate optional fixed and do in al things the
o . arstsasss Real Estate Ascnry
Steele tho dqess season Of the year.
good ourselves TIE patronage
neesug vesune Wesss wen prepared now
and without to th
and contemplating early changes sdas facilities e NEST
she dsmands d buanen
eess. asd iron shread I'D request
han to usake headquarters WIS = ~ sE
JocELYN & THOMAS.
WICHITA. KA1nAA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20

2I4--A choice home farm of liz acres, sdjOin-
ing the city, two-stOry brick house with q
rooms, barn and outbuildings, acres choice
fruit. acres in grapes, acres In small
ruits AL l In bearing M, q acres .imesa'
Price, 81 900.
2S9--I60 acres 2H miles from city, Chisholm
creek lands. " acres In cultivation, house,
corral, etc. A bargain at $3.50.
$3.50 acres ~ miles from town, second bot
tom, 20 acres in cultivation, overlooking
town. Fine place for residence. $500
2I9--:saO acres 81 miles west Of town, 2 houses
and barns, fruit and forest trees. all in
high state Of cultivation, best COwskin
lands. 10, 500.
2.O-- 100 acres miles from city, good house,
orchard and grove, hedged, In good culti-
walton. 5000.
a3--so acres miles west, all In good cultiva-
tion, good house and barn. $500.
a0i--s0 acres In same quarter. all in cultiva-
ton. 2,aU.
sO5--leo acres miles west. choice quarter.
$3.50.
aO6--I6a acres AZ miles west, In good culiiva-
ton, house. fruit and forest trees nice
place. $500.
2O7--lG0 acres 5 miles west, fine house and
barn, several acres fiuit and forest trees,
in high cultivation an elegant farm home.
$500.
272--l00 acres miles west, good house, plenty
OF fruit, grove, hedged pleasant place
1000.
The last eight numbers will surround thriv-
ing railroad village on the extension Of the San
Ia Re west in few months, and will be among
the most desirable places near wichita for resi-
dences.
2oI--lsO acres miles southwest Of Wichita,
all hedged and crossed, d fine grove, fruit,
house a fine COwskin farm. LED.
3l0--so acres miles south, half In cultivation,
house and stable. $50.
sGO--IGO acres prairie, Chisholm bottom. 5000.
s6l--sO acres prairie 2h miles north. 400.
1920 acres IL miles from Derby, 30 acres
under plOw. 400.
$3.50 acres 3h miles southeast, well I'm
proved, hedged. good house, fruit and for
est trees, a very desirable place. So per
acre.
sls--sO acres az miles northeast. second bot
tom. 500.
1885 acres miles south, In excellent guilt
walton, hedged, plenty OF fruit and Hrest
trees, all rich first bottom land $500.
lsO--lG0 acres. large dwelling, barn and out
buildings, all fenced-wire and hedge, or
chard. acres timber fine place. 5000.
I03--aO acres TX miles from town. 800.
.5iO--6a0 acres prairie, 10 miles out. COCO.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
A GREAT MYSTERY EXPLAINED.

We have frequently been asked why the
Beacon supports Harris. That gentleman IL
not Democratic nominee. There does not
exist that 'intellectual sympathy" that
compels the support of the editor Of the
Beacon. Nevertheless the Beacon is for Har-
ris routrdnee. We have an explanation in
the columns of the Beacon in its issue Of
June 90, 1881. In explanation OF its sup.
port Of Judge Harris it says: ave love to
call HIM JUDGE, it tickles his vanity. We
are punctilious in writing him out in full /:
Hon. Judge Amos Harris, Esq, LL.D.A.S.S.
money loaner for Corbin d. Co., OF New
York"
Now let an anxious world be still. The
mystery is no more
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
ALONG WESTERN EXTENSION OF SAN
ia FE RAILROAD.

ALONG WESTERN EXTENSION OF SAN
ia FE RAILROAD.
sl3--3sO acres, all best Cowskin bottom lard,
rs acres native timber, 80 In cultivation
ings, acres tight board corral, 30 ACRES
hedged pasture, miles hedge, peach md
p apple orchards, stream Of living water.
This Is great bargain at 800.
sl4--I6O acres AZ miles from town, 100 acres
under cultivation, house and good cellar.
stable 20X40, - acres fenced with wire,
peach orchard. $3.50.
5l--3s0 acres miles from station, good
house, orchard, water, improved. 5,ooo
1880 acres, improved. house, orchard a
good place. Cheap at 5000.
Io1--lGO acres miles west, 40 acres In culti-
walton, house, granary, stable, etc. cheap
at4 100.
lss--1GO acres miles west, new house, acres
orchard, all hedged. $500.
sIls5--l6O acres all In high cultivation, hedged,
bargain. $3.50.
sIl36--asO acres Il miles west, quarter well
improved, fine grove, house. other quarter
raw prairie. $500.
ll4l--iGO acres all In cultivation, fine grove and
orchard, y mile from station; = bargain.
5000.
lll5--l6O acres l mile west from station, 81
acres In cultivation, good house. 200.
Ss9--l6O acres " miles west, miles from sta
ton. 2.2O0.
"a 4 e5s--320 acres COwskin land. 80 acres In
cultivation, orchard, house, stable. etc.
$500.
94--32O acres miles from station. 5000.
1I2I--l60 acres miles from proposed station.
l,250.
as9--l6O acres, 100 acres In cultivation. house.
400.
lI6--l6O acres mile north of line. 40.
e67--leO acres, we'll improved farm, 10 miles
southwest on Fl. Scott route. 2,ao0.
6s--l6O acres southwest. 100.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
SHAWNEE COUNTY.

Shawnee county Republicans are assert
ing themselves aud 1t is plain enough that
the party organization is massing for fight
and for victory. and non-partisan schemers
In the interest of Democracy and the rail-
roads would do well TO stand from under.
J.V. Moffit, the Republican nominee for
register OF deeds of Shawnee county, is. n
young man Of fine ability, and If qualities
ton cuts any figure in the election he will
get every vote in Shawnee county.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
CITY PROPERTY.

House, rooms, 90 feet front ON Topeka
ave. Street cars run past house. 1.GO.
Toulouse, rooms, GO feet front on Topeka
ave. All in trees and finely shaded. 500.
House, 3 rooms. I4o feet front on Topeka
ave. 500.
l0s--House. Emporis avenue north of Doug.
la. $500.
Toulouse, Central avenue. 5000.
l06--House, Emporia avenue north OF Dong
las. 1900.
House on Topeka avenue south Of Doug
las 800.
IlO--s houses on north Topel ave $500.
III--HOuse, rooms, on Emporia ave. close Ia
Douglas ave. $3.50.
ll2--House, rooms. Central ave. near street
cars. $50.
1ls--House, rooms. G5 feet front on Market
street, close TO Douglas, stable, etc, all In
good condition. 5000.
leO--House, 4 rooms, Wichita street. 1000.
la5--House, rooms, Water st. 100.
H4--House and lots ON W illiams st., stable,
cellar, etc. l,750.
lG--House, = rooms, 8 lots, on Market street.
1890.
Toulouse, rooms 50 feet front on Mosley
ave. 800.
IT, House, 4 rooms, 135 feet front on Law
renee avenue, all hedged. 2,o0o.
l73--s houses, 60 feet front ON south Main st..
1900.
I73--House on Emporia avenuc, 50 feet front,
stable, etc. 1.7O0.
E7-House with acres ground east passenger
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-09-20
A WEAK TICKET.

The Democratic county ticket is conced
ed by Democrats generally to be the weak
est ever put in the field. IT is the result Of
bossism in that boss-ridden party. The
Democratic voters failed TO attend the pri'
maries, and left il for few manipulation
to run the machine, the result is weak
ticket. Let Republicans profit by the fail
ures OF Democrats. A full turn out ut our
primaries insures n strong ticket and an
overwhelming victory.