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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24
COL. JENNIS0N DEAD.

One by one the members If the old
guard step down and out The little
Jayhawkcr, Chas. Il. Jcnnison, 50
prominet in the military history OF
Kansas, died at his home in Lcayen-
worth city last Saturday. We saw
nothing in the dispatches, but the time
was when his name was Il terror 10
every bushwhackcr along the border.
The adventures and experiences of his
life would make 4 thrilling volume.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

John =. ST. John has freely forgiven
all the Republicans who helped to de-
feat him two years ago. That is, We
suppose he has, for he is now propos-
ing to follow their example and bolt
the nominees of an overwhelming ma
jority of the Republican party, and OF
course he wouldn't do thing himself
which he condemns in others. John
Peter is such a consistent patriot
Wilson County Citizen.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

The Boston Herald thinks that il is
the height of absurdiiy for Gen. Bat
Ter to go TO the Chicago convention rs
delegate, because he is already nom
mated for the presidency. The fact
is, Gen. Butler is afraid ihat the last
two presidential inoculations didn't
take, and he wants TO get some of the
real Democratic virus
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24
IN DEMAND.

Pond, agent for Beechcr, Cable and
other eminent writers and speakers
has offered Senator ingall $500 per
night to lecture next season. Taking
our senator's fame as a public speaker
and his wonderful ability as writer,
Pond is safe enough in his offer, but
the people of Kansas have shown no
disposition 10 shelyc IA man so con-
SniclinII.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

public men. The order IS coz
tinualiy being brought into disrepute
by bad::men wearing the badge, who
were never in the armp, and by many
who have been discharged by court
martial. The law was introduced, and
passed in both branches of the legisla-
ture of New York, for the purpose of
preventing such frauds on the Grand
Army. Champion.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

l.. G. Whittier, representing the
Wichita Daily EAGLE, was in town a
day this week. and obtained several
subscribers. The EAGLE is an excel
lent and growing paper, contains all
the Associate Press dispatches, able
editorials and an immense amount of
purely Kansas matter. 1t reaches
Fredonia the same day it is published,
and is in all respects desirable paper
take a daiy.-CitiZens.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

Charles Francis Adams has been
elected TO the presidency of the Union
Pacific railroad, vice Sidney Dillon,
resigned. The July dividend has been
passed and in lieu of it The demand of
the United States under the Thurman
act Of 1888 will be paid.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

fore the immense benefit such man
has been to his kind, for, without
claiming the laurels Of high musical
genius. he has succeeded in touching
the hearts of the masses. Such a
mans memory should be kept green.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

Gov. Cleveland. of New York. has
refused Ia sign. and thus Killed. a BIN
passed by the Legislature ut the state.
providing that none bur members in
good standing should be permitted 10
wear the badge of the Grand Army of
the Republic. The necessity ct
this law is well understood
hy all Grand Army of the Re-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24
y -NVs NT-IsIs
A. u. WRIGHT, Secretary,

Now thai the Postal and Bankers
and Merchants telegraph companies
have virtually consolidated, rumors
are current that the Baltimore Il Ohio
will combine with them in opposition
10 the Western Union.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

1t is recommended that the primaries be held
in the several townships and wards on Satur-
day, the 2sth day of June, lssi,-at O'Clock
r. NJ. in the country, and from TO O'Clock
r. NJ. in the city.
by order of the Republican county central
committee.
JNO. KELLY, Chairman.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24

so in mont OF Robson Bros DIV goods .,mr,
sad Noodmsn's bsEk Thanking nav rrieu,l.
for past fsvoTs, snd wishing Continuance 90
the same, viii promise 10 st sill times 10 No.
a hrst-elas> job Those wishing ANYTHING In
nay line will please address me through III,
posiofhce, or call on me at my resiieace on
Market street. near street-csr truck
d-'-U ~. u BELf.AMY
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-06-24
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Being nov aIo,,e
IN the liG-iu.S,
ant! having ~
agent, l., ,Sav. :
nave ca'iicIusie,i L.,
rrinee the prize
81 my isvensc Il
% I-t c MS PER
square ''s,t Tor
me nest6' DAYS;
shd ~ .herr i,
anotherIsrt,i as-
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walk, : v,rl.i
respectfully la
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inspect NV walk
IN fnnnt of ID.
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14
KANSAS CHURCHES.
Items of all Kinds Concerning Them.

Items of all Kinds Concerning Them.
A Christian church is to be established
at Wichita.
The revival meetings at Sedgwick re-
suited in fifteen conversions.
Sabetha Hsarld: The meetings at the
NJ. E. church are still in progress. Three
conversions so far.
Blue Mound Sun: Protracted meeting
is still in progress, at this writing, (Tues-
day. four persons have professed CONVEX
sion
The Christian church at Topeka has
had fOIty-four accessions during the past
month. A new house of worship is to
be erected soon.
Abilene Chronicle There is some pros
pect that the Disciples will sell their
church building to the Colored Metho-
dists, and build a handsome new church.
Arkansas City Democrat: The free
Methodist people have about one thous-
and dollars already subscribed for the
erection OF their new church building.
It is to be 4Ox6O.
lola CO1rGqat: The meeting at Monte
vale under the auspices of Rev. York,
still continues with great and good re-
suits. At present there are reported
over thirty conversions and twenty adj
ditions to the church.
Topeka Commonwealth The United
Presbyterians have decided to rebuild
and enlarge their present church build
ing, on the corner of Eighth and Topeka
avenues. This society is making sub
stantial growth and needs more room,
all Of which is encouraging.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14

grow. They are rich in fertilizing value
and they protect the surface from blow
ing and washing during the winter. It
Is sometimes recommended to carry them
INTO the barnyard for manure; but they
are OF more value where they were
grown.
As the frost does great damage to the
tall combs Of poultry, it is a good plan to
cut off the combs and wattles close to the
head. using a sharp pair of shears or a
razor for that purpose. Then battle the
parts with strong alum water, keep the
fowl In the poultry house for a few DAYS.
and no damage viii be done.
In mulching. do not put the material
on too thick, as two inches are sufficient
except on wet soils. It should not be
done too early, as it is best to let the
ground become frozen first. The object
of mulching is not to keep away the cold.
but to prevent thawing, which dislodges
the plant.
Professor Brown writes that the best
shipping weight for a steer is ]. 200
pounds. For sheep $50 pounds. Can
make the weight of the steer at . wears.
and the sheep at one shear.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14
WOman's Work,

"Can you spell donkey with one let
teri" asked silly yong man of a bright
girl. eyes" she answered, gu"
ooh, Charley!" she exclaimed, "see
that little white dog! Isn't it pretty7'''
eyes" replied Charley, "he is cur white
pretty" She falls in a dead faint.
An Allegheny man, with a six-foot
wife, says the difference between him
and base ball club is that e.has tall
bOsser and the club has ball tosser
Old Bachelor Sheer would like to know
what kind of broom the young woman
in the last new novel used when she
swept back the raven ringlets from her
classic brow.
An unusual sight was witnessed in
horse car last night. Ten ladies filed
one side, and an equal number of gentle
men occupied the other But for their
attire one might have imagined himself
in a Quaker meeting.
Mrs. NJ. is a practical woman, with no
nonsense about her. When Mr.. M. in
an affectionate manner, the other day,
exclaimed: "My dear, how can l ever
leave your" she coolly replied: leave
me in as comfortable circumst$nc as
you cam.
The extensive authority of parents
under the Chinese laws is well known.
A Chinaman of forty years, whose aged
mother fOgged him every day, shed tears
in the company Of one of his friends.
"Why do you weep" Alas, things are
not what they used to bel" answered the
devoted son. "The poor woman's arm
grows feebler every day."
"In our country" said an Englishman,
as he leaned back in his chair, before
we marry we arrange to settle certain
sum upon the wife" Yes, know" re-
piled the American, but with us it Is
after they are married that a certain class
! settle everything on the wife, and arrange
/ to beat their creditors" Haw, l see,
and how do the creditors take I'll"
They never find anything to take"
A sober visitor in a small village on the
east coast occasioned quite commotlon
by saving that the bodies of three chill
dren had lust been washed ashore. The
villagers were indignant when, after
much inquiry, the sober visitor said: "
tell you they were; they were washed
ashore by their mother. You don't sup
pose she could take them out into the
ocean to wash them, do your"
Anna Dickinson said to a Chicago re-
porter last week: think was born 70
five In a warm climate, read novels, and
only talk when I feel like it, mean to
make some speeches before long. But
this is to be no personal controversy with
Monsignor Capel. He, a foreigner, comes
to this country, and, after laying plat
form of declarations, asks certain ques-
tons. think I would like to try TO an
swer them. Of necessity cross the track
Monsignor Capel has laid down"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14

week, an old colored woman, Nestfeld
| by name, came to a sudden death In the
Island neighborhOOd. She had been at
John Garfeld's house, and sometime In
the afternoon started home. The next
morning the school children found her
lying in the road, dead. 1t is not known
whether she dropped dead or succumbed
to the extreme cold.
Florence Herald: The deputy sheriff of
Butler county passed through Florence
Wednesday evening with four prisoners,
en- route for the penitentiary at LeaVen-
worth. After their arrival here the Off
Ger received a telegram from ElDorado
stating that company of cowboys were
on their way to this place for the purpose
Of liberating the prisoners. This message
occasioned some little excitement for
few hours, but it proved to be groundless,
as the officer took the east-bound train at
9:35 with his criminal proteges without
molestation or hindrance.
Louisville Republican: Melodies Wei
ter of Pleasant Run, went to Manhattan
last Friday, and on coming home Satur-
day drank some whisky that he had
brought with him. During the night he
drank more, and about three O'Clock Mrs.
w. aWoke and noticed that he was very
probably die, he told the family to take
a vial from his pocket and throw it in
the fire. He died Sunday. No inquest
was held, but small portion of hydro
chlOral was found in his pocket Mr..
Welter was one of the old settlers, and
was quite well fixed and respected by all
who knew him.
Oskaloosa independent, Perry item: On
last Sunday evening, one week ago, VIM.
Terrell and son, of Lynn county, Mo-,
arrived here. The former is a son of
Father Josiah Terrell, Of this place. Dur
ing "a years they knew nothing of each
others whereabouts, and you may rest
assured that the meeting was an efecting
scene. Father T. had forgotten the age
of himself and several of his children,
the old family bible having been given
to this son William forty years ago. This
Bible shows that Josiah Terrell was born
Aug, %, 1874, A. D., making him round
one hundred next Aug. Father T. had
his third wife and this son William is
the fourth child by his first wife and is
IS. Old man Terrell is probably the
oldest man in the west, and as he is yet
able to go about in good weather, may
live several years yet.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14
GRAND, ARMY GLEANINGs.
Particulars Pertaining to the Posts.

Z
A post of the Sons of Veterans is to be
established in Salina
A camp of Sons of Veterans has been
organized at Peabody.
A.Woman's Relief Corps was organ
lied at Seneca Feb. LIST.
Lincoln Post No. 1, of Topeka, is taking
steps to relieve needy comrades.
Henry Hopkins Post No. 3O1 has been
organized at Stafford, Stafford county.
The Post at sedgwick City will produce
1.-The German Volunteer" at an early
date.
Members of Lincoln Post No. 1 SUBJ
scribed $33120 to the relief fund at a
recent meeting.
The G. A. R. Post at Mankato will give
a masked parade, festival and ball, on
9TH of next month.
A new Post, named after the lamented
Garfield, has been organized at Cove
school house, Ellsworth county.
Sabetha Herald: Nemaha county has
six G.. A. R. Posts and three Armories
that are second to none in the State.
Holton Signal: The G. A. R. Post of
this city has determined to hold a grand
camp fire in the not far-distant future.
Montgomery Post, at Mound City, hold
a camp fire to be followed by a ball on
Feb. 22d. The objects to raise charity
fund.
Hays City Star-SentineJ: Our G. A. R.
boys seem determined to have the best
hall and furniture on the line Of this
road. The Post is differed by enter
prising men, and will come near accom-
plishing their undertakings.
G. G. Whitson, was recently elected
Post Commander of John w. Geary Post
No. Is, Cottonwood Falls, for the third
year. The membership of the Post is II.
The Post has Relief Committee consist
of two from each township in the county.
Sabetha Post No. 175, G. A. R., held its
first public installation in their Armory
recently. Adjt. Gen. Devendorf, of To
peka, assisted by N. II. Martin, conduct
ed the installation cermOnies, after
which those present partOOk of the free
supper OF pork, beans, and coffee.
During the past year the order has in
creased in Kansas from l47 Posts and
6, 633 members to 301 Posts and nearly
800 has been expended for charity
many of the Posts are fully uniformed
and sixteen Woman's Relief Corps have
been established.
At regular, meeting of B. F. Larned
Post No. 8, held Feb. 4th, strong resolu.
tions were passed condemnatory of the
passage by the House of Representative
of the Fitz John Porter bill, with instruc
tons that copies be forwarded to each
member of the delegation; also that {
copy be forwarded to Department Com
mander to be read at the State Encamp
ment.
McCaslin Post No. III of Paola hal
go members, of whom one was from
| California, four from Colorado, Seventy
two from Illinois, twenty-four from In
diana, twenty-one from Iowa, forty-nin'
from Kansas. one from Kentucky, TIVE
from Massachusetts, one from Maine
five from Michigan, nine from Missouri
two from New Jersey, four from New
York, forty-four from Ohio, fourteen
from Pennsylvania, five from West Vir
GINA, three from Wisconsin, two be
longed to the U. S. Service and six ar
classed as miscellaneous.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14

The latter would take up too much roopa
and crowd out all the advertisements.
Since writing the above it has come to
light that the fire was probably caused
by $500 insurance policy rubbing up
against 800 house.
Cockroaches, it is said, have 5000 teeth
AS much as we hate the creatures, we
should feel bad for cockroach with the
toothache.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14
APerilOus Lean.

London Times.
Yesterday, as the Great Western 1885
train from Chester to London was pass
ing Gresford station, which it runs
through at a great speed, the officials
were Mortified to see lady Jump from
one of the carriages on to the platform.
She fell with a loud crash, and those who
witnessed the fearful leap expected to
find her dead. However, it was found
that she had only sustained a serious
shake and cuts about her hands and face.
She gave the name of Miss Walton. of
bennington, and had ticket from Alb
ergele to bennington by London and
Northwestern railway. 1t is supposed
that on finding that she was travelling
by Great Western route she attempted
to leave the train In the manner stated
She was sufficiently recovered to leave
for her destination later in the day, IN
company with two other ladies.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14

there is enough substance in it to afford
sustenance to stock. Range cattle which
are subsisting wholly upon the grass on
the plains, are in better condition than
cattle in the eastern portion of the State
that have been fed The merits of the
buffalo grass are astonishing.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14

Photographers viii soon be IN big
demand In British Columbia If the Par
lament passes the bill now on the taps,
recurring Chinese residents to have their
photographs taken.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-02-14

The remains of De Long and party left
for America Feb. 9th.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-04-11
MEMS fine hand made Shoes at
J. ". AsiCK's,
..-f.Ea 1li4 Main street.

GA y. ELDElpcE, E:q., the sb!e editor and
publisher Of the Boston Guardlge, leading
Life Insurance journal, makes the following
commentary on the Ohio Valley Protective
Union OF this city:
"Thu Otio Valley Protective Union, OF
Wheeling, West Virginia, proves anew, by
each additional statement that it makey, the
ability Of a care fully managed a-se :smsnt as
aoGistion to hold the conlidence OF It; mou,.
pefa, aad TO incsPs?e its membership, with
out an rx'rbi'ant expenditure OF Eoneys
During lBa2 1t had at risk ths mesn amount
OF ~ eOO, 200, having added during the year
$2l3, 900; while In 1883 the meaa amount ut
risk vas ives S. 0o6 80. and the net increase
during the year $e3S, 500. Yet, notwithsiand-
ing thu larger anunut at r:ak in tho latter
year, and tho grester amount added 10 the
risks in force, the e1pers:s OF conducting tho
business were more than 81 100 lee, In l6s8
tE,n In 1887 Or, 10 put 1t annth,r " .y,
the experaes during 1874 were ~ OS On each
IL 900 OF mean yiH4s carried. whiie during
1888 they were Init 80 u To-day the ssso.
cist!on has ? 0iV certificates In force, cover
Ing IS las 90 OF insurance, and shows the
record Ct $l33. $50 paid in Losses since
organization, every certificate becom.
ing a. claim having been ! paid
at lis full face value. This is the
record o! tlvo years aad half. since the sa.
ISOLATION was chartered 10 1878. although la
present charter dates only iinEl June lSS2
ltiER tes upsp!nE ot tnS'ns~y.st, the Also.
citation hss sd6p:tl the Reserve Fdnd sye,em,
thus putting itself in line with the most I'd.
yanced thought in the profession In do;;g
t, this lis lis Gesls i,agsly "fhe uedts:
parent, bnt that Il will -eendues u iIs NOT:
meuenee md ttsbli.y u Ills eonipsny' as
We'll ~ create COZ hdsucs in the minds OF the
members, there can be no doubt. There
have been many features about the Ohio
Valley from the start thst VIC hays liked,
especially its positive declarations which We
think ~a hsYa before quoted, that mot u
dollar coro,tsd Of assessment money will Re
used for expenses, and that 1t will not nav
dishonest claim, II 1t is known to be SUCH
and this last step Of adding the Reserve Fund
puts US more fully 10 sympathy viii: tl,y OF.
anizalon thai. sfer beiqss.' -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-04-11
PERSONAL, MENTION.

News aud Gossip In Relation to vnriouS
z.l People. ia, , ~. y,
Road Master johnson, OF the 3. & o., wss
in tho city yesterday. g EI.I elegs .5aRF,5,
A. W. Oxnard, Ed, New Msrlinsville'h
prominent merchant, IL again at the Mcclure
House. 'g7 g'sEgl.1 T'NfftSs'E9h tHrl'
J.. r. Mitchell. Esq, cashier Of the First
National Bank at s.. Clairsviils, Wal III the
city yesterday. .}5ls ~, $50 T,
Ed. Clstor, tho Wheeling oarsmau, and II.
Lee, Of Cincinnati. kru 10 the city stopping 1T
the 1mperial.- Sietitenr;lic Herald.
NV. D. Refer, representing Esrtha Welby,
who apptala ut tho Opera House next Mon.
day and Tuesday evenings was In town yes.
tsrday.
Mr.. A. +. Wilmoth, Chief Clerk In Stale
Superintendent OF Ffee Schools Butcher's
office, hss returned 10 tho city after three
weeks visit 10 his old homo in Randolph
county. .,.',. :, =, ~ iG.s
Hon. l. D. Brown, State School Commit
Bioner OF Ohio will be In the city to-day, and
will address tho teachers NJ ths Third ward
schaol this afternoon. He met the teachers
OF Beii.rs st tho Fourth ward achoo's IN that
city hsteycning. 1910 /,
MI. ieezy, the state Mlne 1spectos, hsg
iinished his work In this vicinity, from
Wellsburg down to Moundsvil'e, and a, far
ssst es Elm Grove. mud will leave to-day for
Mason count; end other down tho river 10.
calities, to go through tho mines thse.
Prof. Robert Kidd, OF Cincinnati, tho elo.
ap!;ouitt, is a! the 6tamm House. The Pro:
lessor hiss bcen making 4 tour through the
State. visiting the Normal Gchcols and other
prominent educational Institutions Ha
speaks very highly OF the way in which be
has bsen reaeiysd, Prot Kidd is very we'll
known In this city. t5pfl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-04-11
CITY uaTrsi,s.
nrief Notes On Current Events Of Minor
us liz n JutNSeal t.Fft,,I 'sl.t.

utteI NuSes VI AuFtcHt sSht1 " nahWf
LxcrusH at the s,ata Houss thla evening";
ONLY one case was in the lookup at mid
night. 5't. IA
KnAAra'a orchestra plays Tor a dance 4.
the Globe House, Dsllaito, this evening.
BERTHA Willy and her excellen! company
are playing auccfs siul engagement at Pitts.
burgh ibis week. 81 IN j, .54It5 itii.f
The early up passenger train on the Pewiky
was delayed an hour yesterday morning BY q
slight break on the engine. 03Ills ~ y
TIE Salvation Army has taken possession
Of q dllapldsted building. on the side oil the
railroad balwten West Wheeling and Bridge.
port and held sssvicen 10 II OIL Sunday. s,'s,i'i
A GIRL, scarcely more than child, was ar.
rsignet in police court yesterday morniog
on 4 CHI rye Of ilawdnets. Her name WAS
given % Emms Eberline. This hearing wss
postponed til tomorrow mcrning. Nc!
Nick RopxRrs' famous and ever popular
"Hump,y Dumpiy" will DO al tbs Opera
House two niRhta next weBk-an announce.
ment that will bs received With delight by
the kids. Nick has three clowns this year.
PRESIDING ELnER Hire goes 10 New Martins.
wills to-tay TO I'LL hts first appointment az
Presiding Elder He t5Gk, leave OF his con.
grsgsticn ut tho ChHpline street church last
sunday evening. R,x'Df y. 8. DsHass will
preach at Chsp!ne street next Sunday.
The Wheeling Teachers Association will
hold Its regular monthly meeting In the Clay
district school building this AFTERNOON at .
o'cook. 1t promises to be an unusually inter.
eltingsesslou. L will be addressed by Hon.
b. O. Northrop. Of Connecticut, State Slipper!
ntendsnt Brown. Of Ohio, and Prot Kidd,
Of Cincinnati, the eloduiionist,