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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
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To tie Editor of the Eagle:
Going down last Sunday to take look at
the aid train, my thoughts wandered back
to the grasshopper years of 1867 '6s and go,
and further back, to the year of the famine
in this State, and thinking it might interest
your readers would give little OF the
hardships we early settlers had to endure.
Then the spring of 1860 opened there was
but little provisions or grain on hand to
carry us through until We could raise our
crop. On April first we commenced put
ting in corn, crops looked well up to the
first Of July, although we had no rain to
help them out. The hot winds commenced
blowing and we were obliged to give up
tending our corn from that on to Novem-
Der first there was no rain, everything
burnt up as with fire, corn wilted to the
ground-grass, there was none. Through
the winter, we, who lived in the northern
part Of the State, were obliged TO take our
stock out on the Republican or other large
rivers aud run the risk of losing them by
the Indians, or else let them starve at home.
cut down elm and cottonwood trees for
the cattle to brouse on the limbs.
drove four yoke Of oxen up to Brown
vile, Nebraska "a distance of ninety-five
miles) through snow a foot in depth, and
traded one yoke of for -four and grain;
returned home and in less than a month
had to 60 back for more. People around
us, where Waterville and Blue Rapids now
stand, were almost in a state OF starvation.
We gave out what we could spare until aid
came, and the States came nobly to the
rescue with hundreds of thousands of dol
lars worth Of provisions, clothing. seed
and money-there was more than enough
as Senator Pomeroy could testify to. Hearts
were made glad, and saw men shed tears
as the aid was handed out to them for their
little ones, and the big one, too. God grant
that we may never see another year like it
again.
The following year good crop year, but
your humble servent put on the blue and
marched to the front.
In my next l will give our experience
with the happier years. JANIToR.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
TAIL FEATHERS AND FLOATING DOWN.
With Which an Old Correspondent Piumes The
Readers Of the Eagle.

Mr.. S. C. Markiand, of Delano, says the
growing wheat in his township looks well,
and in his opinion another large wheat crop
will be harvested this year. Frank Smith,
formerly of Macomb, Illinois, whom the
writer has known since his boyhood days,
was in the city last week. Frank has been
interested in mining in Colorado for ten
years, and last summer and winter he pros
pected in the Northwest. OF Washington
Territory he speaks not a word Of praise.
He says Southern California has climate and
Washington Territory has timber, and each
section has such an overplus of its peculiar
production as to make both places very mo-
notonous TO him. He says there are indica-
lions in the mountains of Alaska that con-
ing country. The climate is much warmer
than he expected to find it. The mountains
are covered with immense forests and be-
tween the ranges OF hills there are immense
valleys covered with long grass something
like our blue stem. He is very enthusiastic
and would have remained in Alaska, but
that society is such he didn't like to keep
his family there. He made the prediction
that when Congress establishes a govern
ment there to protect person and property,
there will be large emigration to our new
possessions, which are nearly rs large as all
the States of this Union lying east of the
Mississippi river -. w. Ii. Scott, the gard
ner, has new wagon George Butler is
building a new stable Hon. VIM. Ross
leaned over from his seat on the wagon and
said to ME, confjdentially, one day last week:
81 have raised thirteen crops of corn on my
farm on the Minnesota, and here is the first
load of corn 1 ever hauled to town, and
am going to give 1t 10 the Ohio sufferers"
$50. An old gentlemen was sitting in the
fremont House one day last week when
boy came along and wanted to sell him the
evening paper. He said 1t told all about the
big fight on Main street and the attempt to
resist the officers of the law. The old gen.
tlemen paid his nickle and after protract-
ed search his eyes rested on a three-line
item about the commotion. With terror
depicted on his countenance, he laid the pa
per down. and removing his spectacles, he
stepped out on the sidewalk and after look
ing up and down the street, he enquired Of
an American citizen Of African descent If
he knew what become OF that boy who was
selling papers. The colored citizen said:
al heerd him hollerin, but he. done gone
and skipped afore l seed him." The old
gentleman went into the house muttering
something about swindlers. Fred Ladd
returned from Michigan last Friday. lie
says that he got enough of Michigan this
time and that Kansas is the best country in
the world =. . Il attended meeting last Satur-
day night, at the Presbyterian church in
Derby, and listened TO an excellent sermon
by Brother McClung. Derby has improved
in the last year, large number of new
huildincs have hepn nrected d.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
Caution.

In these days OF sharp competition and
progress, it is well to be cautious about
purchasing any article of merchandise on
the spur Of the moment. or upon the recon-
mendation OF others who are not thorough
iy posted. Especially is it SO as regards
purchasing a sewing-maehine. Friends and
neighbors all think theirs the best, and do
not hesitate to say so, when the fact may be
they have never seen the Davis. Before
buying a sewipg-machine, We advise every
one to examine the new high-arm Davis,
and we are sure they will feel repaid for the
effort. 1t seems almost incredible that at
this late date SO much Improvement were
possible. II the present evidences Of pop
ularity continue, this new, model machine
will have the greatest sale of any ever
placed On the market. For sale by W. A.
jacques, new music store opposite the post
office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Down in Cowlcy county last week, they
actually carried bonds for narrow gauge
railway thousand miles long, reaching
from the Rocky. Mountains to the lower
Mississippi, single rail or tie Of which has
not been purchased or laid. We suggest to
that people that they next try some bonds
for railroad to the moon before their hun
ger for green cheese fails them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
Latest styles of stifr hats at F. c. weir's.
40-tf

DIR. Jackson's Blood and Humor Syrup
will positively cure all eruptions. ulcers, or
bad sores upon the body, face or limbs.
Will thoroughly cleanse the system and
blood Of every trace Of diseases that have
their origin therein. Cures rheumatism,
salt rheum and canker, and is well recon-
mended by the medical profession all over
the country. Price 81 per bottle. Sold by
Aid ruggists. 45-Gmo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
HEREFoRDs-All Yearlings.

We had TO make up the list from check
ed catalogue and may not have the names
of purchasers just right in every instance.
The Herefords and some of the short-horn
calves were as fine as We ever saw at a
spring sale, and their purchase will prove
valuabl lie to Sedgwiek county. Some of the
animals went to Butler county and few to
Labette. The Campbell Herefords and Wal
toms purchase went to Caldwell.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
From The Empcria Republican, Mar, 10.
An OPEN LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF the
WICHITA EAGLE.

ST. MATHEW, CHAP. W.
1. Take heed that We do not your aims be.
Tore men, 10 be seen OF them, otherwise We
have no reward OF your Father which is in
Heaven.
=. Therefore, when thou doest thine aims
do not sound trumpet before thee. n the
hyprocritcs do in the synagoeues and in the
streets that they may have glory OF men.
Verify say unto you, they have their re.
ward.
3. But when thou doest aims. let not tby
leit hand know what thy right hand doeth:
4. That thine aims may be secret. and thy
Father which seeth in secret Himself shall
reward thee openly. c. 5 L.
That describes our attitude TO dot. In
all this aid business have we stood modestly
in the background even refusing to accom-
pany the train as far as Topeka. We sim
ply did the printing gratis and contributed
our money in modest way asking no IA
vors in return. True, we sent out pretty
stiff dispatch TO the associate press but that
was for the glory of the other contributors
and for the fellows who went with the train
te represent the county and city, knowing
that our Father which is in Heaven would
understand US even ifa jealous world did
not-ED. EAGLE.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

We noted blow in some paper over the
fact that Coffeyyille had paid its Methodist
minister up in full Of all his promised salary
before starting him of to conference. That
was nothing more than right, nothing more
than any congregation is in honor bound to
do. The Wichita NJ. E. Church not only
paid their minister his salary promptly,
which was $1,000 and parsonage rent, but
added to it one hundred dollars cool cash
for good measure.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
DIED..

In this city, on Sunday afternoon, March
l6, 1884, of spinal meningitis, Mosceline.
daughter of George W. and Tillie Bergman,
aged four months and seven days.
These little dariings, precious miniatures
of ourselves and the essence of the com.
bined life of the loving mother and doting
father, how hard it is to give them up; to
close their trusting baby eyes; to fold their
little dimpled arms and to lay away their
clinging little bodies forever. All there is
left is the tiny little things that made up the
wardrobe, the little trifles that baby's hands
had touched, and the little mound of earth,
and the sweet sad memory which holds all
these and thousand things more of its life.
But there is no use telling the mother Of
heaven and its beauties for she knows it is
there.
She knows il Is ''weli with her little one, -
Though she longs to see its face,
And to fold once more its precious form
In mothers fond embrace.
And her heart will never be satisfied
Till the river of death is crossed,
And she finds again In the other world
The child that In this she lost
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Real estate loans at 9 per cent. interest.
Permission given borrower to pay all or any
part Of the principal after one year without
interest. Office over Woodman's bank.
5l-tf The Valley Land aud Loan Co.
Try a sack Of the new Roller Mill Flour,
and il it is not the best you ever bought in
Wichita. return il and get your money
back. Stat
DIR. Jackson's Blood ,aJ Humor Syrup
will positively cure all eruptions, ulcers, or
bad sores upon the body, face or limbs.
viii thoroughly cleanse the system and
blood OF every trace Of diseases that have
their origin therein. Cures rheumatism,
sail rheum and eanker, and is well recon-
mended by the medical profession all over
the country. Price 81 per bottle. Sold -
all druggists. f-6mc-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
There is something wrong

There is something wrong with the local
mail service between Wichita and points
this side OF Kansas City. The attention Of
the proper authorities have been called to
it, but the evil goes unremedied. We
are inclined to think it is in the transfer at
Newton, as letters for Emporia, Usage City
and Burlingame are sometime two days
reaching their destination. We move that
the superintendent of the Seventh division
work the matter uD
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
Mrs. DR.. Wslton's Psriodiesl fss.

Mother Walton has prescribed this yalu-
able medicine for great many years in her
private practice. 1t has proved an unfailing
orders to which the female constitution Is
subject. 1t is sure cure for the monthly
troubles that so many women suffer. SOC.
Frazier Medicine Co., props, Cleveland, o.
Sold by AIdrich L. Brown. i2-52
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
1HI BIGGEST AVERAGE.

The special expert staticisn for KanPs
crops, J. N. Mcfarland, desires affidavits
covering few fields OF the biggest yield Of
oats, corn or wheat in Sedgwick county for
last year. II any of the farmers whose re.
ports were published or any others will,
when they come TO town, step into the
county clerks Office and leave such affidavit
they will do good thing for themselves
and the county. MIR. Mcfarland desires to
use these affidavits in the department at
Washington, and to give them the widest
possible publication. He informs the agri-
cultural bureau that cheering reports come
from all sections of the State as to the an-
pearance of the winter wheat and rye.
Both cereals passed through the winter in
good condition, and timely rains will al
most insure good crops. Last years corn
and wheat crops be reports as follows /:
Corn-bushes raised, II, SO0, s45; bushels
on hand, 81, 1872, 917; retained for consump-
ton, 75, $780, 25; amount sold to go outside
Of the country, s6.6Os, ECO; proportion mer-
charitable, 163, 6S2, 97l, aud omount remain
ing in the field, 9,9S9, 500. Wheat-busheIs
on hand, s.2ss, 1853; bushels consumed at
home, 9,3A6, 9s7, and bushels shipped out,
i9,349,55
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Mulyane Post No. 203, q. A. r., will have
a campfire at their ball in Mulyane on Sat.
urday evening. March 2ad. Comrades OF
other posts are invited to be present.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Public sale Of cattle, horses, hogs, farm
implements and household goods One
hundred aud seventy-ive cattle at my
former residence, four miles southwest OF
Goddard, Alton township, Kansas, at 1890
o'clock. a. m, Thursday, April 8, 1884.
The cattle embrace 100 head Of native cows
bred to short horn bull; 70 head OF yeariing
bulls bulls, one full-blooded short horn,
and the other good grade; 40 head Of hogs ;
10 head of horses and colts; Q cultivators
gang plow; / new sulky plow; l wheat
drill and other farm implements.
Terms Of sale: A credit Of nine months
will be given, with IL per cent. interest
from date, il not paid when due.
52-2t w. A. MARTIN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20
A CARD.

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Bergman desire
to return their most sincere thanks to the
ladies and friends generally who, with their
kindly Offices and words Of sympathy, help
ed to dispel the gloom which surrounded
their home at the death OF their babe
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

correspondent, elsewhere, gives our
readers full account OF the lamentablc
quarrel resulting in George surtee's death.
in Greeley township last week.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

The new rooms lately fitted up by DIR.
Furley are cosy aud pleasant. They are 10.
Gated on the south SIDE of Douglas avenue.
the second block cast Of the EAGLE Office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Mr.. Joseph Clark, OF Leavenworth, oae
of the oldest newspaper men OF the State,
and who was often in Wichita during the
first year or two OF its existence, is spend-
ing a week with US. Joe nailed on 10 a
quarter section OF land just north of town
on the Chisholm, in those early times when
it was worth about forty cents an acre, and
having held ON to 1t now Ands II worth al
least that many dollars an acre.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

number Of interesting letters and com
munieations will be found upon the first
page, one of which is IRON a lady, former
resident of this county, now living in Chi.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Mr.Alfred T.Clark, Of Philadelphia, whose
letter appeared in the EAGLE last week, will
accept our thanks for late copies of all the
Philadelphia papers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

MIR. George Mason will accept our thank,
for a look al the last London Graphic filed
with illustrations of the war in Soudan and
OF the opening Of parliament
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Charley Moorehouse, who has been put
tie herd up in Morris county, came down
last Saturday to see his old firieds and ac-
quaintences and to note how the metroro-
is Of the "Happy Valley is spreading her
SELF Charley used to know everybody, but
he says that strange faces seem to be the
rule on our streets. He will remain week
or 10 before returning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Rev. l. L. Davis, formerly minister of the
Baptist church OF this city, now located at
1T. Scott. is paying his former pastorate
and friends visit this week
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Rev. I. w. Woodrow, Universaiist, will
preach at the opera house, next Sunday
evening at 7:30 O'Clock. Subject, 'The
Wheat and the Chaf.'' All are cordially
invited
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

The Livestock Breeders Association
will meet next Saturday March 22) at 200
O'Clock in the court rooms. All are in
vited As business of interest to all farmers
will be presented. T. ID. FOUTs,
Secretary
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

DIR. A. II. Fabriqne isputting on couple
more additions TO his residence. This gen.
tiemen has built five or six additions 10 his
original home, besides lean-to and bay
window. IL bis idea OF spreading out is not
ground or change The direction of his spread
,., mr. aau-r
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

John Bullinger brought in load Of corn
for the Ohio sufferers last saturday. BY
some oversight his neighborhood was not
canyassed, but he said he was bound to get
in one wagon load at least
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Niederlander is at home again. His trip
was not only highly satisfactory one, but
be says thousands Of people are coming to
this valley.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

W. I. Jewett, chosen by the county, and
Mayor Greiffenstein and Captain White, of
the city, accompanied the relief train 10
Cincinnati.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Mrs. Shively, Of Andoyer. Butler county.
wife Of Isaac Shively, who with her one
child and husband was visiting her mother
in Sherman township in this county, took
her own life Sunday evening at the home Of
the latter. The family had got ready to re-
turn home but a storm prevented. At din.
ner time, We understand, Mrs. Shively step
ped into a bedroom, picked up shotgun,
and placing the muzzle in her right eye, blew
the whole top of her head of. Mr.. Shively
was beside himself and, uncomfortable for
some time. There was no trouble that he,
or any one, knew Of and no reason for the
tragedy. Coroner Nugent returned YER
dict In accordance with the facts.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

We want to commend the chairman OF the
street committee and street commissioner
for one good thing and that is the filing be-
ing put in OF each side of the street cross
ings. For months it has been very disa-
greeable driving through the resident streets
on account of these elevated crossings
There are couple Of dozen or so more yet
TO fill, and where the street railway turns
the corners the same process is greatly
needed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

The minutes OF the late NJ E. Conference
are being printed at this Office. THE EAGLE
did the same work for the Conference Of
last year. The minutes ordinarily make a
pamphlet of from forty TO eighty pages.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Roy Sohn's home concert was enliyened
by an additional soprano voice on Tuesday
The little maid and mother doing well.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

II is an open secret. we believe, that the
school board will be unable TO keep the
schools running till the end of the school
year. At what date they will be closed we
have not been informed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

The board of trade of Fort Scott has sent
out printed pamphlet report setting forth
the advantages Of Fort Scott as a Iaanufac-
turing town The work was done by the
Monitor. The move was u wise one and
will abundantly repay the enterprise. for
Fort Scott is, undoubtedly. one Of the best
points for manufactures TO be found in the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

DIR. Hupp and II. Tinker, of Warren,
ladisnasfriends OF J. T. sullivan, are visit
ing the city. The doctor is an old reader
of the EAGLE, and has come TO make some
investments in real estate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Dr. Allen and Col. Russell, representatives
Of this county, left on Monday evening for
Topeka to meet in the extra session Of the
Legislature convened by Gov. Click because
OF the foot and mouth disease Of cattle on
the Neosho bottoms. Both expressed their
determination To make the session as short
as possible, TO which the people will ssy
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

The june rise OF the Great Arkansas river
will undoubtedly be the highest Of any since
the founding OF this city. IL local rains
should happen to prevail at the same time,
the food might prove disastrous. The fall
Of snow in the Rocky Mountains for the
pat thirty days has been unusually heavy.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Nj. and Mrs. Geo. S. Knight will appear
in Otto Friday night. Now an opportu-
nifty is offered our citizens TO enjoy first
class entertainment. VIII you 20, or wait
until some snide affair comes along:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Rev. DIR. Phillips, who takes Rev. y. KEEL.
ly's place as pastor Of the NJ. z. Church Of
this city, is late Of the Mckendre College,
Illinois, OF which Institution he was form.
erly president. Heisrepresenteda as schol'
arly man. DIR. Kelly goes to Winfield, as {,
known, which place secured him after a
strong pull against Eldorado and Newton.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Rev. DIR. Phillips will preach his first SER
mon next Sabbath morning at the NJ. L.
Church.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

DIR. c. c. Furley, of this city, was elected
by the late State grand eneampmeHt OF 10.
@. F., As the representative to the sovereign
grand lodge Of the United States which
meets this spring in one OF the eastern
cities
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

w. S. Rogers. the photographer, presents
US with a picture Of the decorated aid
each of the tbirty-one ears and their pie
lures lie sold seventy five of them within
IN hour alter getting them out at si.0o
each, the picture will become valuable
soverenier and those who get copies win
be lucky
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Sunday evening gentle rain. the first
real spring rain, commenced to fall. contin.
uing throughout the night and pat of the
next day. IL was very timely rain and
just what our great promising new crops Of
winter wheat needed. Some Of the farmers
had got their oats 10 before the rain, which
will now come rapidly forward. The sea
son n opening auspiciously.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

Mrs. Alles, wife OF Edgar Allen, vino is
with l.. Hays. died al the home Of her
parents, near Neodesha, Wilson county, on
last Saturday, March IL. and was buried on
Sunday. Mr.. Allen has the sympathy OF a
large number Of friends in this city in his
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-20

The pcstoffice department has ordered the
star route from Wichita TO Cheney discon-
tinued on and after March 3lst, after which
time Garden Plain, Goddard. Lamont and
Cheney are to be supplied by the Wichita &
Western railroad.