Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-11

BELLE PLANE, Nov. 10, 1884.
To the Editor OF the Daily Eagle.
Much excitement and comment have been
occasioned here by the farce of burning
ST. John in eifigy on Friday evening. We
protest against this act going out to the
world as rejecting the true sentiment of our
best citizens. On the contrary, our best
people look upon it as an outrage. Al
though from a Republican standpoint there
NAV seem TO be an occasion for administer
ing severe rebuke TO st. John for his
course in tho campaign, for the credit of our
fair city we cannot afford to tolerate such
| conduct.
SLOW delightful is the general express
sion in regard to the weather. As a conse-
quence, everybody seems TO be happy, and
| business is assuming its wonton briskness,
Notwithstanding the great suspense occa-
stoned by the peculiar situation in the pend
ing political contest But it is impossible
to lock the wheels Of progress in our beau
tiful and stirring city, SO great is the general
interest felt in its growth and prosperity.
Both political parties are rather iinpatiently
awaiting the final announcement of the ver-
dict of the people it the great case Of Blaine
VS.. Cleveland, Tor vice versa,) though by
the varied results that have been announced
each party has become so reconciled as to
accept the situation with good grace, when
the final verdict is announced.
| Whatever may be the final decision in the
pending presidential contest, the Repubi-
cans of this county can afford to rejoice over
their complete victory in the county and the
snare they have contributed to the sroat tri-
umph of the state.
In referring in our last to the many
good openings that await the profitable
investment of capital here, we
should have made mention Of the water
power that might be utilized by the daming
of the Minnesota river near this city and
constructing canal through natural ra-
vene Such an undertaking would be feas
able one and would undoubtedly be bonan-
"a for the party having means and enterprise
enough to inaugurate and carry out such a
scheme. Such a wator power as might thus
be constructed would naturally be followed
in short time by the erection of a number
Of good paving mills and factories.
The Presbyterians of this city now have
new church completed, just in time for the
reception Of their new pastor Rev. W. W.
Curtis, who entered upon his pastorate here
week or two ago. That is, their old build
ing was removed TO a more central locality
and so remodeled and repaired as to be al
most entirely new, and being finished in mod
ern style affords the society very neat and
comfortable house of worship. Having an
acceptable pastor, the church is now in
very prosperous and harmonious condition.
BY the way, let it be said to the credit of our
city that the churches here are well sup
ported and attended.
The monthly socable of the NJ. E. church
will be held tomorrow Wednesday, even
ing, under the auspices of the ladies of that
society, Mt the residence of Mr. L. NJ. Potter,
and an enjoyable time is anticipated.
| We notice that new houses are going up
in different parts Of our city, but they are
not being built half fast enough 10 supply
the increasing demand for dwelling places
by the large influx of newcomers to this
| place. ALPHA.