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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
FORCE OF EXAMPLE.

Recently IA german paid visit TO the
county treasures Office for the purpose of
paying his taxes. lie stepped up TO the
desk, gave his name, and expressed himself
a being DESTROYS ofgiying away some of his
ready cash to Uncle Sam, or in short 10 pay
his taxes. rs the public knows, the tax col
lector does not deal with the property own
ers name. but that the accounts are kept d.
rect with the property. They are levied upon
this regardless of who the owner may be and
the toUton was iuterrogated as to what piece
Of property he owned where ii was located,
etc He persisted in giving his name, pay
ing no heed TO the assertion Of the treasurer
that no names We're upon the books and be-
coming warm he raised his voice and declar-
ed that he haG often paid taxes at that office
and thought this was funny crowd that
would not receive them when rendered.
Here was a dilcma, and how to explain
to the irate German was the lead
ing question of the moment.
Happy, thought, send him to lleiserman.
II was done and after wrestling match in
the recorders Office with the jolly Hank for
ten minutes in a gibberage of which the
principle ingredients were lop-eared Dutch
and hog latin, the brave man grasped the
idea and coming up stairs to the treasurer
once more. he described his location and
paid his taxes, and then, us he reached the
door and halted, he turned and said in with.
ering tones, This is the worst place that
ever saw, why it is as bad As the Wichita
postofiicc."
He disappeared in a halo Of glory, red
lights. great laughter and vociferous ap,
plause in the gallery.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
HOTEL RUNNERS.

The hotel runners Of this city are getting
| SO annoying on the street cars coming from
the trains, tina; many persons prefer to walk
rather than he annoyed by the bowling der
wishes who represent every one-horse res
taurant and boarding house in town. There
is no objection to any one who wishes to pay
for the privilege employing runner. but
somethcg ought to be done to protect pas
sengers on the street cars against such
babel Of shouting, solicitations and coarse
slang as is INDUCED in all the way from
the Union to the Santa Fc depot. There
would be no objection TO their soliciting for
their respective houses at the depot, but to
keep it up all the way dewn town is too
much
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
OKLAHOMA OR BusT.r

A gentleman Just returned from the Ok
lahorne district, says that people are fock-
ing into that country by the hundreds every
dav. He says the soldiers order all whom
they meet to go back; they turn back and
90 around some other way, thus thanking
the troops and 60 on. Our informant feels
assured that permanent settlement will be
made this time, and he gave good authority
for basing such belief upon. They are
coming in squads of ten TO one hundred ana
| when they reach Arkansas City they are
| fitted out and move into the territory iuiiy
equipped for breaking up land and making
| a homestead. Ten men from Chicago land
| ed in the city day before Yesterday, and
from here set out for Arkansas City to
Join the boomers. They are making grand
| onward march from almost every state II
the union and if, as now appears probable
the present influx continues il would take
the whole United States army TO drive then
out. Besides those who go in with the
avowcd intention of scttling, squads can be
found all over the territory, ostensibly hunt
ing, but in reality locating claims.
| The leaders of the movement we under
stand, have enlarged the programme. 1t Is
| now the intention TO settle all the vacan
lands in the whole territory. except, perhaps
| the Cherokee nation.
They claim that an Indian should have M
more rights than white man. The wa,
they put it, every Indian shall have RICH
to settle on claim, but after that he mus
compete with the white Dlan
Our informant says it Is picnic to g
through the country and sec all that IL go
ing on. Everywhere squads can be see'
loaded down with wild turkeys and game o
all kinds. The cattle men, he saws, begin L
see the hand writing on the wall and ar
respondent, but are afraid t" say anything
lest their hay would be all burned up. 1t
ru,nored that squad will leave this CIT.
soon for the new Eldorado.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
CHANCE TO SECURE A FACTORY.

Several days ago mention was made of 4
wind-mi being erected near the iron bridg,
on Douglas avenue. This WAS intended.. 70
test the practical working of what is known
as Jacobs automatic turban wind wheel,
a model ofwhich was exhibited and attracted
great deal of attention at the county faii
held last fall near this city. The model re-
ferred to worked perfectly. the automatic at
tachment being SO adjusted that it opened
and closed the fans according TO the power
of the wind. 20 that regular and uniform
speed was maintained regardless of gales OF
calms. 4 number of our citizens interested
themselves in the enterprise and announced
that should the machine work AS well as the
model they would entertain the idea of fern
ing company and engaging in their manu-
facture in this city. The full sized mill is now
completed, and appears TO work perfectly,
as can be seen by going to the river bridge,
and a. factories are very much desired and
needed hero to make our city what all de-
sire to see 1.-THE largest and best IN the
state, it is to be hoped that this affair will
be thoroughly Investigated and that the
shops for their manufacture MAY be estab-
lished n; the supply center Of the southwest.
One Of these mills is TO be erected at once on
the Jewett stock farm, where it will be pit
ted against mills of ether kinds. and where
.he relative merits Of the Automatic" viii
be fully determined.
The Campbell Bros: ara the agents for the
southern hslf OF this state, and can be seer
at the mill or the Valley house.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Honors. like misfortunes. seldom come
singlv. Our friend Robert f. Lawrence,
who had jus; wounG up triumphant cam
psign and WAS getting his affairs into shape
expecting to spend the winter al the capital
making laws for this wicked and perverse
people who don't know whether they want
prohibition. resubmission or new consti-
tuition. came up Yesterday with a basket Of
apples and the announcement that his cal
culatious had all been upset and that he had
abandoned the single issue, not only in poll
tics. bu, also as to domestic and other ar
Engagements Having distributed the apples
around among the twegty-seven who COM
pose the EAGLE force, We cautiously APP
preached him upon the trouble of the occa-
sion. Like an honest man tina; he Is he de-
clared tina, il wasn't one trouble at all, but
two. boy and a girl. twins. in fact, and not
ten hours old nj that. We could say or do
nothing of course, except to extend our
hand in sympathy and the unutie-ed
thought tina, who knows but that at some
dav We might meet the same fate AS hero
cal ly. The EAGLE extends its congratula-
tons TO the mother not only, but 10 the
grand parents and all the uncles and sunts
OF the youthful trio.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The automatic clock in the show window
Of Hech,, the ieweler, though upon exhibit
ton for some two weeks, still attracts "a great
deal of attention and it is certainly wonder
tul device. Those passing should take a
| look at an article that is somewhat diff cult
| of iescription
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

No Methods; preaching or Sunday school
in this city next Sunday. The basement
room of the new church viii no, be ready
for public use until one week later. All the
official members. including the trustees.
building. furnishing and soliciting commits
tees. are urgently requested to meet at The
parsonage on Monday evening next at $50
O'clock
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Real estate sales are reported rather slow.
\ great many prospectors are here and
looking over the field. blu: seem to be hold
ing their decisions for some future time.
The ''ready relief does not seem to be lay
ing around very loose at present.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
OFF FOR NEW ORLEANS

i now have on sale, either via the Santa
Fe route or the Frisco line, tickets to New
Orleans and return, as follows: Winter
transfer tickets, good until June l, 1886, at
S34.15; Worlds Fair excursion tickets, good
forty-five (45) days, at $3.50 Now is your
opportunity TO visit the sunny south during
the winter, and attend one of the finest ex-
hibitions the world ever saw, at very little
expense. Go early while you can secure
good hotel accommodations. Secure ticket.
at union depot or city Office.
off II. Il. KELLER, Agt,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Charles A. Wilson. VI. D., formerly OF
Boston. practieing physician and surgeon
in ordinary. tu; who as specialist IS the
inventor Of well known uterine support, is
abou, 10 locate in this city, having for the
present taken rooms a; Mr.. Furiones and
board a, the Occidental. The DIR. * nlsu
Of family, but BIS wife and sons are ST pres
ent visiting in Massachusetts. having gone
there from Dakota where they spent the
summer he Says he started TO come TO
Wichita FIVE years since but was prevented
by circumstances.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The west room on the first floor OF the
Black building is being arranged for a bIl'
lard parlor Yesterday the tables were be-
ing put into position.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

DIR. II. Matthews will be in his office again
Mondry December s, 50 he writes Us IRON
!. Kansas City.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

One Of the most beautiful metallic fire
places and NANTES We ever saw, IS on exhi-
bi,ion in the window OF Bissants hardware
Store
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

After several rounds Of legal bomhshelis
were fired AT Justice Hobbs yesterday by
counsel on both sides. the case of Andrews
against Nessley was taken up. Harris and
Firebaugh for the plaintiff and Frank Dale
for the defendant. This case involves the
payment of certain prcmisary note. The
same case WAS before Justice Thomas last
week. On the jury were some OF the best
business men in town: II. e. Lee, Mr..
Thomas, Mr.. ka;z and Ed. Dorsey Frank
Dale objected to Mr.. Dorsey.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The total rush at the police court yes'er-
dsy was two saloonists, whacking up '"eir
fines. which amounted to Sl03.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Miss Amelia Patton, of Covington. Ky,
cousin of Mrs. ]. I. Kelly, arrived in the
city Yesterday for weeks visit.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Officers for the ensuing year will be elected
at the department encampment to convene
at Fort Scott next February. The Garfield
Post of this city will present the name of one
of its members for department commander
with good prospects of success, in which
event the adjutant general and quartermast-
er's offices will be here, which would benefit
our city greatly. All the posts within fifty
miles around will make an effort TO have the
next department encampment held here, be-
cause Wichita has better railroad facilities
than any other city in the state All the
the posts west of here will vote for Wichita.
"Peri, or Love at Long Branch at the
matinee this afternoon.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

]. w. Davis, who has been confined to
the house for the past two weeks with maia-
rial fever. is now convalescent and was yes
tcrday UNION the street,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Mr.. +. G. Cox, the city directory man,
who compiled the most satisfactory, reliable
and complete city directory ever gotten out
for Wichita, was in the city yesterday. He
is now completing directory for Fl. Scott,
but saws as soon n Wichita gets a little fur
Their along with her home numbering he will
be ready TO get out directory which will
be as absolutely correct as IT Is possible 10
make book. Until the houses are mum
bered any directory must necessarily prove
unsatisfactory and misleading.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Owing to the rain Of Yesterday morning
there was very little doing IN the market
and trade all over town was rather dun.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Hon. Isaac Mooney. the father OF Towan-
da. was in the city on business YESTERDAY, and
called to condole with Us over the defeat Of
SO grand man and successful statesman
rs James &. Blaine. We tried to tighten
the environments of the awful calamity by
suggesting that there were not few Demo-
Gratis in the same box with ourselves, regret
tins, the mistake that had been made.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

A. II. Carpenter and associates are making
arrangements to open banking institution
at Valley Center.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

School children will call at the Postofiice
Book Store for Raub's grammar, and If they
have any OF Clark's old grsmmars, bring
them with you for exchange. This is the
only place where the old grarnmars are on
exchange. d96-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The gas service j, being put into the Black
block
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

If YOU want a nice time be present At the
New Era ball on Thursday evening, Decem-
Der II, 1884. at the opera house. Every body
invited. d167tf The Committee.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The carpenter who was hurt at the Meth
odist church was doing well yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

See those elegant lots in Gossard's add
ton on North Lawrence avenue before pur-
chasing. For sale by
dlsl.tf CALDWELL & STRONG.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
ALL ABOARD

For New Orleans and the sunny south, via
st. Louis, Fort Scott 4 Wichita railroad. |
now have tickets on sale for the Worlds
Exposition. at New Orleans, at the low rate
ct $50 S Tor the r1un9 .rP r far soHa
good until june |, 1885. Now is your
chance; embrace it and go.
AID n. JONES, Agent.
Telephone your orders to Baughman 4
Freeman for hack or livery. .C-if
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Nothing is nicer for holiday presents than
the fine photographs that Baldwin X Oster-
oren are now making. d16S-u
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The Rev. Alex. Thompson will lecture IN
the court house tomorrow morning. at IL
o'clock. Subject: "Our Hell Insurance
Policies-What they are Worth"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

I'D. Goldy. writing from Milan. closes
his letter with the following words which
will be appreciated by many OF our read
crs. one Of whom Mr.. q. has been for many
wears: II see the old settler are dropping off.
Billy Williams is done running for Sheriff
and neighbor Carr has done his last black
smithing. struck Wichita August, 80, and
have not seen the city in ivey years. but when
the Sunhower strikes Arconia | will make
YOU cali aud shake hands with some of the
old ones"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

$4,000 to loan on mortgage tor one and
two years, by Kansas Loan X investment
Co. Wichita National Bank building. d143tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Our Fall Stock Of Boots and Shoes was
never so large and prices never SO low as at
the Red Front Shoe Store. dl03-tf.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Be sure your right then go ahead-Davy
Crocket-Opera house tonight.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Don't forget the old Kentucky hero at the
matinee this afternoon at the opera.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

You can buy just good goods and 20 per
cent rheuper 1T Jones consignment house than
any other place ia The Arkansas valley.
dl-a.9t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

If you would like pure, unauthorized
swoc: cider, go to the wholesale produce
store, sold in quantities TO suit the customer.
l19 Market street. dl69-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

No. IS Douglas avenue l. where you
can rest comfortably while waiting for
your pictures. 32'u
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Mr.. J. s. Sullivan. who purchased hf-
teen acre plat of land near the College Hill
property and has been for some time build
ing "A residence thereon. Ii is now just be-
ing finished and is a very well arranged, ar
tistic and beautiful home. Ii * just nice
drive OH, of town aud though little lonely,
perhaps. at times to persons accustomed to
living in the city. yet those who own such Il
property and have such u home can feel
tina, they are peculiarly blessed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Preston & Copeland will open their -plen-
did new billiard hall in Blacks new block
Douglas avenue, to-day. They have seven
new Brunswick Bake and Collender tables
and everything fitted up in iirst-c'ass style.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

All members Of the Wichita Guard will
muster at the armory in full dress Wednes-
day, December 10, at $50 p. m. sharp, for
annual muster report to headquarters and
for making arrangements for attending the
Inauguration at Topeka. All persons wish
ing to become members will please be pres
ent. L. w. oSG,
I6S-tf Commanding Sec'y.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Blood will tell so will low prices on good
goods which is the cause Of our busy and In
creasing trade in Boots and Shoes ut the
Red Front Shoe Store. A. ALLEN. d103-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Price our Boots and Shoes and be con-
WINGED that we take the cake in selling them
cheaper than ANY one. \. ALLEN. dl03-tf
Go TO the fret stairs east OF the New
York store far photographs. 2-t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Mr.. Finley Ross has purchased the james
Dagner property on the corner OF flrs'
street and Topeka avenue and Is having IL
repaired and fitted for residence lester-
dav Ask & Child were laying the carpets
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Strangers visiting the city express great
surprise that such a fine city shonld have
such miserable sidewalks. The sidewalks in
many parts of the city are certainly IN
wrctched condition and ough, to be looked
after. Even on the two principal business
thoroughfares the sidewalks. except the new
pieces. are in deplorable condition. In
many places full Of holes and wrctchedly
uneven. and about every twenty-five feet Is
Il ;umping-ofr place or a stub-toe place
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

There is a good deal Of kicking about so
many express and baggage wagons beng
collected about the corner of Main street
aud Douglas avenue. These vehicles ire
quenily block the passage OF citizens ar'V-
ing By that corner.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

We have for sale large quantity Of No:
| Coke and in order to make more shed
room for our coal. We will seal Coke for the
next ten days at tho reduced price of IL IL
cents per bushel. A bushel Of Coke will
produce as much heat as bushel Of Coal
and can be used in hard coal burners the
same as Anthracite coal.
WICHITA GAS COMPANY,
dl66-tf N. G. Hill, Supt.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

Mr.. Husey, of the German grocery Doug
las avenue. received fine specimen of deer
by express yesterday. 1t was sent by his
brother from Arkansas City, and weighs
40 nnnnds with the entrails taken out.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

A rare treat at the Opera tonight.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The country people are on the war path
against the army Of hunters from ten to sixty
wears old who go ont in the country shoot
ing around promiscuously every Sunday, to
the danger of person and property. Several
hay stacks and other property have been
daetrovcl of late
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The c,othe. eleaning and repairing de-
r,a-tmers is still re<ained md good pronp;
and satisfactory work and prices are guar
snteed
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The ladies of the art institute Will give a
recan,ion this afternoon and evening, at
their rooms, for the purpose of showing the
work completed by their pupils, A cordial
Invitation Is extended to all.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

$4,000 to loan ON mortgage for one and
two wears by Kansas Loan l. Investment
Co., Wichita National Bank building.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06
CHEAP FUEL.

If YOU don't get q bargain it won't be my
fault. lam going to sell the goods N. Z
Jones, consignment house, Eagle block, bong
las avenue. ULs-zt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

4 smart Aleck, wise in his own ccnceit
and ridiculously silly in other peoples, stood
the other day near the depot and laughing
ieered at the appearance of street-car, ana
in loud bray of sarcasm, announcer iha'
that car was fine looking thing, and that
he would bet that if the mule was hitched
onto the other end it would run backwards.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

We can save money II any one in need Of
Boots snd Shoes by calling at the Red From;
Shoe Store and laying IN your inll stock
dlCt5.;f
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

$4,000 TO loan OF mortgage for one and
two years, by Kansas Loan x Investment
Co.. Wichita National Bank building.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

A gentleman just from Colorado repor's
business in that state very dull. There Is no
exception. be says, the cities and towns ail
being afflicted the same way. Principal
cause, decline Of mining Interests and The
shining Of ore to other states for smelling
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The consignment house OF NJ. q. Jones. on
Donglss avenue, Eagle block, is selling goods
10 ppr cent less than cost.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

The plans and specifications for the addl-
ton TO the county building were left at the
count, clerks office yesterday, and bidders
can see them there from this date on to the
lc.,ing
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-06

II is reported that there was quite rack
ct at a house of questionable repute east OF
the Santa Fe railroad night before last. The
reports about the affair are rather conflict
ing. Some say that two shots were fired
and others say there was no shooting done.
Ii is said that two hard characters from
Dodge City originated the trouble. One OF
the parties WAS locked up but it is said he is
not the guilty party, or that nobody can be
found 10 appear against him.