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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12
The "First Lady"

According to the Philadelphia Record, the good
people at Washington who are disputing about
who shall be FIRST lady" are making great fools Of
themselves. In this country the first lady is the
most womanly woman. 1t doesn't matter whether
she is at one end of the table the other she is
queen wherever she may be-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12

THE house yesterday voted to appropriate
100000 for the relief of the sufferers by the
Ohio river flood. There is little doubt of
the prompt concurrence Of the senate to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12


Senators snarling about the petty patronage OF
the chief house of legislation Of the nation is
spectacle calculated TO make one greatly regret
the sad deterioration Of that body. From the
dignity of an assemblage OF statesmen ithas fallen
to the rank ola collection of respectable medi'
ocriues.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12
A Cessation to Democratic JibinG.

The democrats are not jibing the republicans
about their lack Of presidential candidates quite
as much as they were. Their own booms appear
to have subsidized, TO await the outcome Of the win
ter'R work at Washington.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12
The Texas Pacinc Land Grant.

The senate committee on public lands will
be addressed next Saturday at IL o'clock by
Hon. VIM. M. Evarts upon the subject Of the
Texas Pacific land grant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1a, 1884.

THE senate subcommittee to investigate
the Mississippi outrage will leave this morn
ing for New Orleans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12
Gllr 9Gatialtat KEs,IbIielse.

Terms TO Subscribers
paiIvedition 10y m all, postage prepaid) per year,
$500, six months, $500; three months, $780, To
city subscribers, delivered by Carrier-per year,
$500; per month, soc.
weekly edition postage prepaid), per year. $3.50
elk months, 75c.
Sample copies sent on application.
Remittances may he made at our risk, either by
dran, express, postofiCe order, postal note, reg
istered letter Money sent in any other way is al
the risk Of the person sending It, Address
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, ID. O.
Kntt,td q, he P. o. ds second class mat matter.
POSTAGE on sfnote comics cent?.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12

NA1toNAL.-Mr. John Mccullough.
FoRD's.-Boston Ideal Opera Company.
CoAIouE.-Harry Montague.
DINE MusEuM.-Matineea and evening performance
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12
WHAT difference there Is 'twixt a boy

Who as stokor caters
And some brave editor at war
With wicked leglslators7
or course you give IL up7 It's this:
The one no lights the fires;
The other-don't you see p
He fsrcely fights the liars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-12

Monday evening February 25, will COM
four.days' engagement of grand
Italian opera at the National, from Mr..
Henry Abbey's Metropolitan opera house.
The following operas will DO presented :
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
LAST NIGHT S PLAY.

The Simon Comedy comedy opened thei'
engagement at Turner's opera house last
evening in "Solomon Isaacs' to large ano
highly delighted audience. Throughout tbs
entire somewhat lengthy performance thu
audience were continually convulscd with
laughter ut the inimitable sayings and act
ing of j. A. Simon, in the title role. He Il
/, comedian of the first order, and his repre-.
.entation of the above character wa
EXCELLENT, which elected hearty and coLt'n-
ual bursts Of enthusiastic applause, Mrs
Simon was well received as skate Medland'
her rendition Of which most difficult charac
ter showed close and conscientious study
md pronounces her to be an actress much
,bove the ordinary calibre. The balance Of
the caste was sustained by fair support. A
matinee will be given tomorrow afternoon
when Mr.. Simon's greatest success KIP
Van Wrinkle" will be produced. The com
pany close their engagement IN the grea
German comedy, "Baron Ludwick' Thu
evening, which will be the first production
in our city of this latest success.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
sAvsrHe PIECES.

This forenoon, the horse and delivery
wagon belonging to D. J. Chateeld Of the
east Douglas avenue hardware house, was
standing in front Of the Wichita Wholesale
grocer company. Near the horse stood
crate Of wooden buckets packed as is custo-
mary, in straw. While the driver of the
team was short distance away the horse
sought to have to himself picnic upon the
straw and taking mouthful he pulled the
high stack of buckets over upon himself.
This frightened him very much and nc
started to run, the young man in charge
surmised his intention and jumped for his
bit. securing hold thereon; the string Of
buckets in the mean time beco ming fastened
in some way to the harness.
This bulky and noisy appcndage TO his
harness frightened the animal until he be
came frantic and manageable and he whirl
ing around dashed the driver up against I
street car that was passing and SO severel
injured him that he was forced to let 60 hi
hold and the animal took a tightening dasf
south on Main street, narrowly escaping
colliding with several teams npon that thor
oughfare.
He turned east on First street and run t.
the alley upon which is located his stable
but instead of stopping there, the seat o
the wagon, the sideboards and an overcoa
at that point were thrown out and this Civ
him fresh impetus and on he flew bringing
up at length wedged between the Catholi
church and an adjoining hedge. The wagol
was here turned up side down and was foun'
to be somewhat broken though not very sc
riously disabled.
The gentleman who had charge Of tn
team sustained pretty severe bruises upoI
the side, one ankle and foot, and cash Of
the chin. lie is attending to business and j
not seriously, though pretty severely 'njur
ed
Moral, hitch your horses, though yo,
leave them but moment.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
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FOR SALE.

We offer for sale at very low prices and
on easy terms, the following real estate:
Nine lots on Lawrence avenue.
Twenty-one lots OIL Topeka avenue.
One reserve on Lawrence avenue, 1-3 Of
an acre.
One reserve on 18th street, IL Of an acre.
Two reserve on 18th street, IL of IN acre.
One reserve on 10Th street, 1-2 Of an acre.
All in Ford's addition to the city Of
Wichita, situated in the north part Of the
CITY, on two of the best streets in this city,
are high and dry and.in every way desirable.
Also five and half lots in Stover's addi-
ton to the city, al east fronts on Mosely
avenue; so BY 154 feet, these are very fine
lots and are within swo minutes walk of the
street car line and the Union depot.
Also one choice residence lot in Lakeside
addition, 100 feet by 154 feet, fronting on
Pine street, right on the bank Of the Little
river.
Also, one two roomed house ON Central
avenue. lot 60x160, house nearly new, in
Shuman's addition to the city.
Also two lots in the original College Hill
addition, one and one-fourth acres each.
These are two of the most beautiful locations
in that addition.
Also, two of the best business lots ON Chi
cayo avenue, corner of Oak street in West
Wichita, with frontage of 50 1-2 feet
Also one residence lot en- Wichita street,
West Wichita. east trent. a
Also, one number quarter secti6n of bot
tom land within three miles of town. All Of
the property will be sold on part cash and
the balance on time. Call and see us at the
county clerks Office.
dl56-lw Z. p. FORD & SoSs.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
GOOD BY, JOHN.

We learn that Wallace Il Houck, nipple
ment dealers, have established branch
house in Kingmsn, with John I. Kelly as
manager.
Py this arrangement kingman gains, and
Wichita loses a pleasant, agreeable gentle
man, thorough business man and an esti'
mable citizen.
Mr.. Kelly has occupied the position o.
foreman for Mr.. Wallace seven years, and
the fact that after SO long trial, he is en-
trusted with the management of brancl
house, speaks volumes for his ability anC
integrity,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

A blockade upon the avenue, near the
Wolf River Lumber Company's Office, was
yesterday occasioned by two beligerent per.
sons who were holding discussion as tc
their relative pugalistic abilities. The party
on the turf, repeatedly invited his quondam
opponent, who occupied seat in his wagon
TO come down and settle their difficulty, and
also called him many pet names. These
kindly invitations were all declined by the
elevated man, who simply grasped his whip
BY the wrong end and stood on the defense.
When crowd had gathered and the street
.became blockaded. officer Dan Parks, came
upon them and like dew in the sun, the bell
gerants and crowd vanished.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The ground floor of the main body of the
addition will be divided into dining room
and kitchen; and the upper part for sleeping
rooms. The lower part Of the l. viii be
used as a laundry and the upper part for
sleeping apartments for the help.
Mr.. Black says that the hotel has been
rented to two brothers named Roberts, one
of whom is hotel keeper in Springfield
Mo. The other brother who is said TO be
an accomplished hotel man. runs the Leland
hotel in New York City. He has been con-
nccted with the Leland Bros. who own
irst-class hotels in every large city east Of
the Mississippi river, for many wears, which
fact establishes MS status IS a hotel man.
Mr. Black intends to partition of twenty
feet from the rear of the corner room, for q
private Office for himself. the door of which
is on Emporia avenue
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Nixon Elliott sent large drove of cattle
out to the country day before yesterday to
winter When they had got To the outskirts
Of Yves; Wichita a white steer took sort of
a it and thew could not get him further.
When they returned to the spot where he
was LEFT they found him gone. A man WAS
seen late in the evening driving the steer in
to town. and now Mr.. Elliott rises to explain
that he would like to interview that man.
but at last accounts he had not made his &C.
ousintance. Bring back that steer.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
TIE MARKErS.

The markets still continue dull with no
change to note in prices except decline OF
SC in milling wheat. The outside figure
Maid at the mill Yesterday was 45c.
The demand for hogs is good AT the ig-
urcs quoted in our report. The receipts
were II head.
Farm truck Of all kinds from the wagon
meets with ready sale at our quotations.
Very few transactions were reported at
the horse and mule market.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Tho Wichita EAGLE tells of wrestling
match held in that town few days since,
during which one of the contestants fel
upon beer key and broke his arm. Pro-
hbition does not seem to prevail in WIGHT,
to very alarming extent when fellow
cannot fall down without hitting beer keg
Down here at Winfield when one falls down
he does not take such chances. he would be
very likely to cut himself on broken whisky
or beer bottles which adorn our streets and
alleys with sort of tropical profusion, but
he is not likely to fall afoul (at least not on
the street, of the sharp chime of u beer bar
Telegram.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
OFF Foa nEw ORLEANS

1 now have on sale, either via the Santa
Fe route or the Frisco line, tickets to New
Orleans and return, ne follows Winter
transfer tickets. good Until June l. 1885, ct
S34.75; Worlds Fair excursion tickets, good
forty-fve (45) days, at S28.10. 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. 60 early while you can secure
good hotel accommodations. Secure tickets
ut union depot or city Office.
dtf H B. KELLER, Agt,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Mr. Vim. Ma.kin, of Greencastle, Putnam
county. Indiana, who is here visiting hi.
brother made us a short call Yesterday. In
reply TO our first question of what he
thought of the great Arkansas valley and
its metropolis, he said he was going right
back TO sell his home and property and com
ing straight TO Kansas. OF course he is 0
Republican and we might remark that that
ssust what is the matter with Indiana and
Illinois--,oo many Republicans are leaving
those states only to swell Kansas already
overwhelming majority
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Innis & Ross have one Of their show win
iows dedicated to the exclusive display of a
beautiful line Of window dressings. These
include snowy and delicate lace, and da-
mask curtains, rich, heavy and handsomely
designed lambrequins and in short a full
line of Elegant window fixtures.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

$. II. Littlefeld has just opened at No.
COS Douglas avenue new candy factory
and confectionery. Some of his novel and
handsome work is now upon exhibition in
the windows and show cases of the store.
These are large pieces OF candy Of fancitul
designs, and they attract quite good deal
of attention. This new house expects to
handle, besides the above articles. bread,
csu and fruits. and as their goods are
fresh and nice. they will doubtless secure at
once a good trade.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The cornice of the Black block lie being
painted and thereby beautifed. Galvanized
iron makes a very tasty cornice but unpaint-
ed i; has very raw appearance, that. be-
comes finished and much improved after
having passed through the hands of the
painters.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Mr.. Cox, the boss city directory man OF
the west, will probably be in our city and
ready to 20 to work by the time the city j.
properly numbered. As We understand the
work of numbering has all to be done over
again and bs that time everyone will be set
tied down for the winter and the directory
will be worth something to the city and our
business men. These so-called directories
that are three or four months on the way
and compiled by men who have had no ex-
perience in the work will not meet with any
response from our business men.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Mr.. j. c. HI nkead who returned from Da
kota last Saturday, where he had been since
early ia October, visiting relations, brought
back with him five or six vari cites of Dako'
20 corn or rather nubbins, that would make
the average Kansas pig feel as though he
was starving to death. Six or eight rows Of
hard fiinty grains to the nubbin, or about
three hundred ears to the bushel. Mr.. X.
while absent visited his old home in low:
but comes back entirely content with hi.
Kansas hnme.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The drum major of Simon's Comedy COM
pany ccmpany's band frightened some boys
Yesterday on Douglas avenue. He hoped
about like ju,nping.jsck with his uncouth
Russian cap, while he Aourished his cimyter
about like gladiator, and at other times
took aim with it as if it were gun. and the
boys skinned out.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Wholesale game dealers will please take
notice that A. NJ. Denny, secretary of the
Wichita land and loan company, went up
the river yesterday morning on hunt, and
those desiring car load lots of ducks, should
leave orders nj the Office of the above named
ro,nrapy
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
ALL ABOARD

For New Orleans and the sunny south, via
st. Louis, Fort Scott Il Wichita railroad. l
now have tickets on sale for the Worlds
Exposition. at New Orleans, at the low nate
of $3.50 for the round trip. Tickets good
for IS DAYS from date Of sale; OF for 1915,
good until June I, 1855. Now Is your
chance; embrace If and 60.
An y Joxrs AGENT
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

From late dispatches received BY the I'M
| derground telegraph We find that the boys
had royal old time at the Knights of Py-
thias hall night before last, and the latest re-
turns from all the precincts indicate that
Hank Heiserman 'got there on the goat.
Bully for Hank,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The Hussan band, of the Simon Comedy
company. gave street parade and drill yes
ierday afternoon that was witnessed and
highly complimented upon by a large con-
course of people. The meneuyers in the
drill, though intricate and varied were beau
tifully executed while the music was of y
hioh order of excellence
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The cornice of the Union block is rcceiv-
ing a very pretty dressing of paint. This
building has been much improved in APP
pearancc since the elevated towers has been
raised and now with delicate and pretty
shade of paint 70 still add to it, the building
presents a very handsome appearance.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The party OF hunters destined for the Ter
ri,ory, who were spoken of in recent issue
left for Caldwell by train yesterday morning.
They presented a grotesque appearance in
their brown duck suits. Had it not been Tor
their guns one would imagine they were
hunting Job on the railroad.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
For Sale,

Stock Of general merchandise in proc
n.rous village in Kansas Will invoice
sbou. $4,000. VIII sell store room and res-
idence with tie stock or soli stosk and rent
store 1t reasonable rate.
dlsl.iw. NJ. NrEDEnLAxDkR
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Mr.. ". NJ. Long, the popular stock deal
err of the avenue, has purchased and Is fit
ting up in grand style, house on Lawrence
avenne near third. What is the matter
now. mum Is the word, but the appearances
are certainly against YOU William.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Commencing Saturday, November q and
continuing till December Is, ct The Fair
closing out 1t cost. an immense lot Of good
that we do not wish to handle any longsr
This is no humbug. Call ard see the many
bargains. An stsple goods and cbespes'
ever offered ia Wichitr.
THE FAIR" third door n. Of p. O.
1end2t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
veLVETS.

Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday, No
yernbcr a4th, 18th and s6tb, will ocear our
treat sale Of yelve,s and Nonpareil Velve-
teens in plain and brocades, at prices never
named before. MUNsox's.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

A new sign has just been painted on the
window of the wholesale tobacco house, 315
Douglas avenue, which tells TO thu public
that Mr.. w. Z. Hoffman is now sole propri-
e,or of this popular establishment
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

A wagon loaded with lumber, while pass
ing over the street car track on Douglrs
avenue, was badly wrecked and the lumber
scattered over the street. One wheel had
every spoke ia II broken.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Three dressmakers wanted Immediately.
None but first-class seamstreses' need apply.
Inquire at dressmaking department Of 1nnes
& Ross.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

We are in receipt Of communication
from Cheney which cannot be published but
which would interest Joseph Houston,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

When Cleveland begins TO deal out the
Offices we hope he won't forget the Beacons
darkev.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

4 nice line of Christmas goods is being
exhibited in the show fronts Of DR.. Harding
X Fishers store.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22
A pHILApELPHIA LAWYER

Newton Haag, an attorney OF Philadei-
mia, has located in this city. The way they
do things in this town We imagine will Pux-
y,e aPhilsdelphia lawyer
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Rev. b. Kelly on his way home from To-
peka stopped of in Wichita for few hours
Yesterday. We were denied the pleasure of
meeting him bu; we understand that with
all his strong convictions as TO the ultimate
success of prohibition, he is more pro-
nounced Republican than ever. 1t would
seem thai the old Republican party and It's
principles are dearcr to the average heart
than any ism. Now and then a radical pro-
nibitionist goes back on the party because Of
his single idea and now and then a radical
anti-prohbitionist goes back on the party
because of his single idea in the other di-
rection. but the great body of the party
and it is a great ,r and more noble body than
ever. stand to convictions which are found
ed on the grandest truths ever represented
by any party tina, ever had an existence
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Taxes are now due and payable as follows;
Until December 70. either one-hslf or the
whole of the tax may be paid. If the whole
be paid rebate of per cent. on the second
half vii, be allowed. and if only half he paid
the remaining half may stand until June
10th following withou, cost. December 2lst
penalty Of 5 per cent. attaches to all on
which payment Of one-hslf has not been
made nrior I, the 2ist Of DECEMBER. June
DIST penalty of per cent IS attached TO
all taxes still remaining unpaid. Lands are
advertised in July. and sold the first Tues
day in September and after the sale the
taxes and costs viii draw interest at the rate
of "a per cent. per annum until paid. Three
years from date Of salc the holder Of the cor
ti6cate will be entitled to deed, and hvs
ysars thereafter the deed becomes absolute.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

$4,000 to loan Oh mortgage for one and
two years, by Kansas Loan Il Investment
Co., Wichita National Bank building.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Chas Plank is erecting a splendid two
story residence on Lawrence avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

FIN. Barnes received car load Of very
fine Ben Davis apples from Missouri, yester-
day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

There were 1854 saloon fines paid into the
police court this week.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

One of our society bellies will surprise
some of her friends in few days by coming
out in bran new name. You have two or
three DAYS TO ruess who she is.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

EJ. Pyle and DR.. Z. j. Hughes. of God
dard, were in town yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Munson has inaugurated drive on yelvets
and velveteens.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

There was jam around the coal Offices
Yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

j. W. Clayton sold his monkey-faced owl
Yesterday for sos. He will grace Chicago
museum.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

We can save money to any one in need OF
Boots and Shoes by calling at the Red Front
Shoe Store and laying in your fall stock.
d1O3-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

The largest stock of groceries in the city
to select from at o. Bugbee's, Hess old
stand, corner Douglas avenue and Market
streets. d15S,4t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-11-22

Taxes collected Yesterday at the county
treasurer's office amounted to Sl111.11.