Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1883-08-23
1opExA's rsouslEs.
TOPEKA, Aug. Goth, 1888.

TOPEKA, Aug. Goth, 1883.
To the Editor Of the Eagle:
am woefnlly tired, but your letter must
be written tonight, SO here goes. Topeka
II in darkness, sl2, 900 In debt and no mon.
ey In the treasury was too much for Mayor
Wilson and he has shut of gas-the kind
they burn-and the electric light. Dark
ness reigns and the Democrat Is In his
glory. The police force also has been made
almost equivalent to electricity-an unseen
force-still there are noble three left, and
the city seems to progress comfortably and
quietly in her loneliness Progress is the
right word. have seen nothing like il In
a long time. The improvements that are
going on here in everything and every
where are simply stupendous. As single
example, the A., T. 4 s. +. r. Z. is put
ting up buildings to cost s175, 900, and in
one week permits were issued for build
ings, the aggregate cost Of which will be
slsS, 140. Scarcely q paper is taken up
which does not contain advertisements Tor
working men, carpenters, etc. Everybody
is busy and In consequence happy, except
the professional kickers who don't count.
Among the busiest OF all is Secretary john
son, Of the State Fair Association. Appli-
cations for space are coming in so fast upon
him, aud his force, that answering them,
together with their regular Office work,
keeps them busy night and day almost.
Many of these applications come from the
surrounding States, an incontestible proof
OF the recognized Importance Of our Fair
to even outsiders. That there will be the
finest exhibition in all departments that
the State has ever seen is beyond question.
Kansas herself can this year prOduce-has
produced-the wherewithall to make an
unequalled display, not only OF agricultural
growths, but Of stock as well, and her
manufactures are not Insignificant. The
best specimens--and many Of them-0f all
these will be on hand, then adding to this
the interstate character which the iair has
assumed, and We have assurance of a con-
gregation Of attractions worth the examin4
alton of every farmer, business man and
tradesman in the State. And Topeka ex-
poets them all here, and proposes to give
them comfortable place TO eat, drink aud
sleep in while they stay. Her hotels pro-
pose charging only regular rates, the rail-
roads give cheap tickets, the weather is
going TO be cool-we've consulted the clerk
and everything points toward an immense
and happy assembly.
Gov. Click still reigns-rears, we sup
pose, since the Commonwealth published
Judge Strang's letter. What answer he
will make TO 1t is still matter OF question.
The Democratic Central Committee met
the other day and transacted the routine
business. What they do it for is more than
we can imagine, but suppose they have
fallen into the habit and can't well break
it. 1t always makes me sad to see men get
into such habits; they waste SO much time
and wealth that might be utilized in help
ing their wives.
The amusement season has opened. Both
opera houses are in readiness for the com.
ing siege, and remembering the attractions
of last year we feel justified in predicting
for all amusement loving people, who visit
Topeka, opportunities to see and hear first
class entertainments. The Grand, under
new and efficient management, opens the
18th inst, and we look forward to series
OF attractive operas and plays. Yours.
DEBONAIRE.