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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

In the District Court of Se'igwick county
Kansas
Joshua Somers, plaintiff.
Isaac sOmers. Catherine SoIners
and Is. Wall, defendants.
The above named, Isaac Somers and Catae
Tne Somers, are hereby notified that they have
been sued by the above named plaintiff, In the
district court of Sedgwick county, state OF
Kansas, and that unless they answaf the petit
tion of said plaintiff, against them filed in said
action, in the Office OF the clerk of said court,
by the i2ih day Of November ls5i, said petition
will be taken n true and judgment will be rem
dered in said action in favor of said plaintiff,
and against said defendant Isaac Somers, tor
the sum of 81 ,095 9o-l00, with interest thereon
from tue I'd day Of April, 1855, at the rate of
$ per cent. per annum, and for the sale OF all
the right, title and interest of ali Of said de-
PENDANTS in and to the following al estate, Iy-
ing and situate in the county Of sedgwick and
state of Kansas, to-wit:
The southwest quarter OF section 3, and town
ship -, range 2, east. under attachment to eat
isfy said sum VI money, Interest and costs OF
said action in accordance with the prayer OF
said potion
HATToS. RUGGLEs Il PARsoSs,
w2s-3t Plaintiff 5 Attorneys.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

Hendricks is one of the patriots whe de-
SPARED of the republic. "You can never
whip the south" he SAID at Columbus, Ind,
in 1864. But the boys in blue did, and
now they are asked to vote for candidate
for the vice-presidency who had not conf
dence enough in the patriotism of his
countrymen to believe they could save the
union from destruction.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

In 1876 the Democrats elected tba
Governor of North Carolina by 14,00(
majority; In 1880 by 1000; in 1885,
their Democratic congressman-at-large
was elected by 42o majority. This
year the Republicans expect to carry
the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

An itemized bill of particulars, published
by the National Republican, shows that il
thirty-one years of Democratic administrn
ton the sums due the government from
Democratic defaulters were S19, 496, S51.16
all still due and unpaid. That is pretty
record behind party that is bowling for re
form as plea for getting into power again.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

Republicans in Ohio have the votes. What
they need to do now is to watch the city
ballot-boxes. Cincinnati is organized for
fraud, and it will require eternal vigilance to
get an honest ballot.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

Cleveland aud Hendricks are nc
longer thought of in Kansas. Hon
Thomas Z. Fenlon. in a recent speech
is reported as delivering himself of al
elaborate eulogy on Blaine. The only
statesman known to Kansas Demo.
Gratis is the Hon. John Barleycorn.-
CHAMPION.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

An admirer of Cleveland says Of his visit
to Buffalo: HE received until late hour
and a large crowd saw him off," But it il
nothing to the size of the ''crowd" who will
.ssaw him Off in November.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

They are running the ex-rebel Gen.
cral Marmaduke for governor of Ms
souri,, and over in Kansas City a col.
ored Blaine and Logan marching club
were stoned. Poor old Missouri.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

The burden of ST. Johns speeches is not
against intemperance, but against the
Republican party and its candidates. st.
John is playing stool pigeon to the Demoe-
racy, and plays an open hand.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

A man who can go into the woods and
STAY q solid month, and then "cannot neglect
his official business, which demands every
moment of time" when asked to make a
short trip, ought to make an explanation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
LAsp orrIeE Al wIeuTA, KAN.


September 70, 1851.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has hled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before L. ;. land
office, at Wichita, Kansas on November 5th,
1854, viz l.. ID Stinson for the the 4, e
y and q 4 4 section ., township %, range
3 west.
lie names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, snd cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
l.. III. smith, OF Peotone, Kansas
IL G.. Isb,u. of Peotone, Kansas
John Wells, of Garden Plain Kansas.
o. T.. smith, of Wichita, Kansas
r. L. WALLER, Register
w2s-5t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

The Irish World is doing valuable service
for the cause Of workingmen. 1t is not one
of the institutions which can be purchased
with free trade British gold.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

The Methodists of Topeka have pur-
chased the DIR. Eastman property, corr
ner Of Fifth and Topeka avenues, as a
residence for Bishop w. y. Ninde, the
price paid being $4,000.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

The arrangement in Chicago is to have
Mike Mcdonald and Joe Mackin boss the
ballot-boxes. 1t is very pretty scheme.
No one can doubt what it means.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

"The oil brigade" the saloon influence,
and the st. John Prohibitionists are COM
bined in their opposition to the Republican
party in Ohio.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

st. John is in Kentucky, and bis speeches
abusing the Republican party make hi,
words oil and honey to Bourbon ears.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

STATE TICKET.
For Chief Justice,
A. X. HORTON, of AtchisOn.
For Associate Justice,
W. A JOHNSTON, Of Ottawa.
For Governor,
JOHN A. MARTIN. OF Atchison.
For Lieutenant Governor,
A. p. RIDDLE. Of Crawford.
For Secretary OF State.
&. h. ALLEN, Of sedgwick.
For Auditor,
u. r. McCABE, Of Graham.
For Treasurer,
5. T. HOWE. Of Marion.
For Attorney General.
S. B. BRADFORD, Of osAge.
For Superintendent Public Instruction,
j. II. LAwuEAD, Of Bourbon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

FOR Stat. senator, ssrd District,
JOHN KELLY, OF Sedgwick.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
Over Two Thousand Volumes

popular books thirty
one-third twohi publishers prizes Thisis
raie sale of books offered III the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10
Legal Notice.

In the District Court of se,igwlck county,
lansas
oshua Sonars ,,Iairtir
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-10

You will be than pleased with bargains you
ceive at this
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19

The melancholy days" are at hand, but we have had so many beautiful days this fall that we can endure 8 few melancholy ones with patience.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
NET

Net results-the outcome of a game of lawn tennis.-Boston Transcript.
 Khartum must be practicing on roller skates. We hear that it has fallen again Norristown Herald.
 One reason why clam has his ear in his foot is because nature expected him to walk on his ear.-Detroit Free Press.
 It will be very refreshing to change from ballot-box stufing to turkey stufing this month. Philadelphia Call.
 Appearances would seem to indicate that they have an associated press in Egypt; at least no reliance can be placed on their re- ports.-Boston Post.
 If you should notice a red streak around the throat of a fellow citizen these days don't be frightened to death for fear he has cut his throat. It may be only the sanguinary mar gin of his red flannel undershirt. rt.-Burlington Free Pree.
 Santa Barbara has produced an onion weighing one pound fourteen and half ounces. If you notice peculiar odor in the west wind you will now understand the cause of it.-Boston Transcript.
 A graduate from Vassar has published 8 book entitled F'How to Make Bread" A lady who followed the directions is very much pleased. She uses the 1oaves to put against the doors. They look better than carpeted bricks and are much heavier.-Boston Post
 Un concio-us Joke: The eighteenth dioce- san missionary meeting in St. Stephens Episcopal church at Pittsfeld, Mass, con cluded to-day. In the forenoon the com munion was celebrated by Bishop Paddock, who gave the concio and clerum. m.-Boston Transcript.
 "These fremen must be a frivolous set, {" said Mr. Spillkins who was reading paper. t'Why so?" 'FI read in the paper that after the fire was under control, the fremen played I-,fk 4I,.oxv home and go to bed like sensible men, in stead of romping about like children|'- Texas Siftings.
 Paul de Cassagnac has sworn off from duelling He probably intends to substitute walking as an exercise; but he will not find pedestrianism as conducive to longevity as French due1ling. While walking he may fall into a coal hole, or 8 brick may tumble from chimney and fracture his skull Norristown Herald.
 Little Nell-"Oh! what beautiful gold box you have on your center table, Mrs. De Rich"
 Mrs. De Rich-''That is not box, dear; it is book"
 ''Is that booka Why, it's all covered with gold and things. Isn't it beautifuls What kind of book is it?"
 Ut is Bible You know what a Bible is, don't you?'
 ''o6, yes! My ma has one, but it is not that kind"
 ''Isn't it? Why, what kind is ita'
 FfHers is a reading Bible. Philadelphia
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
STATE NEWS.

Charles H. Bell, formerly clerk at O'Flaher- tvs drug store, Hartford, has purchased the City Hotel drug store, No. 213 Main street, in that city.
 Bishop Williams confirmed six candidates at New London Sunday, making thirty-three confirmed there this year.
 Some Hartford Republicans have got badly t'left'' on election bets The New York gang that left that city after they were sure of Cleveland's election to pick up bets in rural communities are said to have made good haul at Hartford. One local Democrat also won S, 900, one s3, 900 and another $1,Oo0 on the result. Col. Charles l.. Oekford returned from Long Island Monday. He has been on,the island about a fortnight with the Long Island Fur company, securing the woods for any thing that wore fur Up to the date of Col. Ockford's departure from the hunt there had been captured six foxes and seven coons. The other members of the eompany are ex- pected to arrive home during the latter part of the week.-New London Telegram At Meriden last Saturday the clothing of 2 | little girl six years old caught fire. The only person of number who were present who 1 showed any presence of mind was g boy of l fifteen, who threw the girl into stream of | water in ditch and saved her from serious harm. The Air Line through New York and Bos
 ton train uses the only track tank in New
 England. The tank is built near Putnam, ii 2,300 feet long, IS inches wide and six inches l deep, and lies between the rails and is kept | full by steam pump. The engine is fitted I with scoop which takes up gallon of wa 1 ter to the running foot By this means tn,
 train runs from Boston to Willimantic, &
 miles, without a stop.
 Mrs. Celia Hsnchett, wife of CHI. Hanchet
 of East Granby, died last week of pneumonia
 aged thirty This was the third deatl
 from this disease in about week in two ad
 joining houses, one of the victims beins
 Mrs. Hanehett's sister, Miss Kate Clark l Mrs. Hanchett was an efficient member O
 the Congregational church and president o the Women's Social union.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19

E. D. Shelton, a leading Naugatucke " Valley manufacturer and president of 'ne Sa Snereon @ faet company ons of hst shs the combination which has hitherto bought up all small man. nfaetnrers of Jacks and so kept the prices up at b;ob figures is tottering because of over nrod9ction and the springing up of tack mills a1I over the country, and that this hitherto giant monopoly is so powerless that it's mem bers will have to compete with each other ln the open market,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The melancholy days" are at hand, but we have had so many beautiful days this fall that we can endure few melancholy ones with patience.
 The Associated Press gets kicked all around It is charged that it attempted to elect Mr. Blaine and it is also pointed out that to it's reporter the spread of Burchard's little gem is due.s
 The suggestion made by the governor of Montana in his annual report to the Presi- dent that no Mormons practising polygamy be allowed to pre-empt government lands is in the right line. Why should anybody who disobeys the laws receive favors from the government2
 A Chicago man wanted divorce because his wife persisted in singing hymns. The court laughed at him, and he would have lost his case had not the lawyer summoned his wife to the witness stand and started her singing. At the fifth verse the court saw the point and the divorce was granted.
 Chief Justice Green, of Washington Terri tory in his last charge to the grand jury bears the following testimony to the good effect of women serving on juries: Twelve terms of court, ladies and gentleman have now held, in which women have served as grand and petty jurors, and it is certainly fact be- yond dispute that no other twelve terms so salutary for restraint of crime have ever been held in this Territory"
 Boston taxpayers are heavily burdened. The tax rate per thousand dollars is no higher I there than in other cities, but the appropria- 1 tions of the city government, per head of the population, are said to be beyond anything else known. They are twenty-seven dollars and thirty cents for every inhabitant, as against sixteen dollars and seventy7six centi 1 in New York and ten dollars and fftee1 cents in Philadelphia.
 The worst fooled man in the United State by the late campaign has been discovered He is an old farmer of Brownsville, Berk
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
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 SIS Mems and Youths Sack and Frock Suits, made from fine all-wool Cassimeres; regular prices have been $14, $15, $16, $17. The Forced Price is Ten Dollars.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
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Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
Every Department Represented. HERE GOES FOR \ STARTER!

1O8 Mems and Youths Chinchilla Over coats, cut single and double breasted, forced down from $7. 50, $9 and S8 50 to $4.OO.
 73 Mems Winter Suits, three-quarters wool, made to sell for s9. Our forced price is Five Dollars.
 235 Mems and Youths all-wool Pantaloons, ni14e styles to choose from; former prices $2.50, 8 and $3.50. Forced price $1.9O. Vests to match. reduced to $l .OS.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
AROUND THE WORLD.

In ola England A Tribute to the English Language Brighton a Fraud - London Its Slums A sunday Visit to the Seven Dfals =
 salAngsgate nm Pettfcoat LaRe-Street Cries - Rabies to Rent A Hang- ing.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
To Mark Down and Arrange Stock for this Brilliant Sale
 and Slaughter. Saturday Morning, Nov. l5,

We open fire, and blaze away until we have closed out sufficient stock to make up for the loss of trade during the past three months of unparalleled stagnation.
 The spirit of determination at this time is so strong that it must result in the execution of colossal boom never before attempted in New Haven.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19
The Country is Overstocked
THERE ARE BREAKERS AHEAD /!

And thousands of business men will be swamped in the mercantile flood. Live and substantial concerns must meet and stand disaster. We have gone through fire, water, strikes, panics, removals, political turn9pils and other business impediments, and in every instance we have stemmed the tide and pulled ourselves triumphantly into the open sea of success.
 The present Master Stroke will be no ex- ception to the rule.
 To effectually carry out our plans for the battle, we shall suspend business from Thursday evening, November 13, 1884,
Morning journal and courier., 1884-11-19

The worst fooled man in the United States by the late campaign has been discovered. He is an old farmer of Brownsville, Berks
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-24
What Drunkenness will do for You

If you wish to be always thirsty, be a
drunkard; the oftener you drink, the
oftener you will want to.
If you wish TO prevent your friends
from raising you in the world be Il
drunkard, and that will defeat all their
efforts
If you would efIectually counteract
your attempts to do well, be drunk
ard, and you will not be disappointed.
If you wish to repel the endeavors of
the whole human race to raise you to
character, credit, and prosperity, he a
drunkard, and you will most assuredly
triumph.
If you are determined to be poor, be a
drunkard, and you will be ragged
and penniless TO your hearts con
tent
If you wish to starve your family,
be a drunkard, and then you will con
sumo the means of their support.
If you would be imposed upon by
knaves, be a drunkard, for that will make
their task easy.
If you wish to be robbed, be drunk
ard, and the thief will do it with great
er safety.
If you wish to deaden your senses, be
a drunkard, and you will soon be more
stupid than an ass.
If you are resolved to kill yourself, be
a drunkard, and you will hit upon a
sure mode of self-destruction.
If you would expose both your folly
and your secrets, be a drunkard ;they will
run out as the liquor runs in.
If you think you are strong, be a
drunkard, and you will soon find
yourself subdued by so powerful an
enemy.
If you would get rid Of your money
without knowing how, be a drunkard,
and you will do it eifectually.
If you are hated by your family and
friends, be drunkard, and you will sosn
be more disagreeable.
If you would be pest TO society, bt
q drunkard, and society will avoid you
as an infection.
If YOU would smash windows, break
the peace, get your bones broken, tum
Bile under horses and carts, and be put
in the lookup, be 3runkard, and i
will be strange if you don't succeed.
If you wish all your prospects in lift
to be clouded, be drunkard, and they
will soon be dark enough.
If you would destroy your body, be ;
drunkard, as drunkenness is the mothe
of disease.
If you wish to ruin the soul, be drunk
ard, that You may be excluded iron
heaven.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-24
CHAPTER VII.

When the maids returned, merry and
well satisfied with their evenings amuse-
ment, they found the housekeeper fast
asleep, and on the hail-table, after search
ing everywhere else when asked about it,
they found the missing key of Dorothy's
room.
Jane said she would put it in the bed
room-door as she passed, and supposed Miss
Ally had taken it to play with.
When Jane reached the door she found it
wide-open, and the moonlit window faced
her. Seeing no light in the room she said
to herself:
Miss Ally will kick up hullabaloo if
she wakes up in the dark. I'll light the gas
again without waking them.'
She cautiously lighted a match, and
turned on the gas. sensible as she did so
that something was amiss.
Directly the light famed up she screamed
out Justify
Miss Snow lay at the foot of the bed in
sensible in pool of blood a flame-colored
handkerchief beside her, and lot of torn
lace about.
The bell-pull hung useless, the bed dis
ordered and empty.
Where was the child?
Rushing off to call the others, Jane few
rather than ran to the housekeeper's
Upstairs they all hastened together,
erowding into Dorothy's room.
All was as Jane had described, and poor
Dorothy, face downward, lay like one dead.
They lifted her and laid her on the bed,
still insensible, purple blood flowing from a
wound on her white forehead.
''She is deadr' said Jane distracsedly.
God forbid" said old Agnes in a
shocked voice, and picking up the flame
| colored handkerchief, exclaimed in a tone
of horror: ''Chloroformi the same sicken-
ing odor smelt ON the handkerchief put
over my face before going to Sleep
Who could have stolen the child?" said
Jane, shocked beyond measure.
"How can we tell?'' said the cook, stout
apple-cheeked woman with kind blue eyes.
| Lets look to the poor girl. What will
master say? One of you girls 60 TOR doc