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LECTURE.

Standing room was at a premium in the
court room last evening at the lecture de-
livered by Rev. w. I. Buckner. of Baldwin
City, under the auspicies of Garfield Post,
G. a. Il. Col. Eggleston occupying the
chair, introduced the lecturer in few well
chosen remarks.
Col. Buckner is fluent and forcible
speaker and proved highly entertaining in
his lecture ''The army of the Cumberland's
campaign from Murfersboro to Chattanooga
his description of the soldiers life was mix
ture of pathos and mirth, but when he
took his audience over the weary marches OF
the Army of the Cumberland in 1868, the
enthusiasm Of the old veterans was aroused,
and as he passed through the successive vic
tories of Chicamauga, Lookout Mountain
and Missionary Ridge, such cheers as can
only be given by the boys who wore the
blue greeted each climax of placing the
stars and stripes in their destined positions.
The lecture was highly interesting and in
structive, and netted the post the handsome
amount Of one hundred and thirty-seven
dollars. The entertainment closed with the
song, Marching Through Georgia" in
which the boys Joined with hearty will in
remembrance of the bivouacs of the days
gone by,
The officers of the post desire to return
their sincere thanks to the public for their
liberal attendance, and to the glee club, con-
sisting of Professor Sickner, G. w. Arbucle
and c. S. Caldwell, who added greatly to the
success of the entertainment, and to Thomas
Shaw & Co. for the use OF Kimball organ.
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DUAL SURPRISE.


A delightful social event took place at the
residence of Col. B. II. Campbell, on North
Topeka avenue night before last, which was
a double surprise TO the family. A few OF
the bon-ton young folks of the city had ar
ranged surprise party at Col. Campbell
for that night, but another surprise preceded
it. for on that morning Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Hickey, Of jacksonville, ILL.,, son in law and
daughter of Col. Campbell, arrived via the
Santa Fe. This was the first time Col. and
Mrs. Campbell had seen their daughter since
her marriage. They were not expected, so
that was a joyful morning surprise.
In the evening twenty of the elite young
people of the city filed into the Campbell
mansion, which was the second surprise of
the day. The situation was accepted at once,
and while the visitors enjoyed themselves in
the parlors, the hostess, assisted by Miss
Grace Hill, spread an elegant supper in the
dining room, which received ample attention
from the guests in due time. The evening
was spent very pleasantly with various par
lor games, social intercourse and vocal and
instrumental music. Miss Jackson enlivened
the occasion with several of her best selec-
tons. A most enjoyable evening was spent
by all present. Mr.. and Mrs. Hickey were
highly delighted with the evenings enter
tainrnent
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KIND WORDS NEVER DIE.

w. II. Irwin, the conductor who was SC
severely injured a few days ago upon thu
railroad, was resting less comfortably yes
terday, and his case appeared to be develop
ing more serious symptoms. The wonder
was at once when the accident occurred why
the head was not more affected, as the force
of what must have been very heavy blow
was received upon that organ. Whether the
conclusion was SO great as to cause numb
ness to the sense of acute pain, or the cause
be as it may, the fact remains that during
yesterday the head seemed more disturbed
than heretofore, and wandering of the
mind was quite apparent. He is not consid-
cred in dangerous condition as yet, and it
is thought that these recent symptoms can
soon be overcome.
Mrs. Irwin, the wife of the injured man,
who is a mild, attentive and affectionate wo-
man arrived at his beside Monday night
at o'clock from Emporia, and is doing
more than all else to bring about the rccov-
cry of her husband.
She wishes hereby to express her deepest
gratitude and to tender her most heartfelt
thanks to those who have been SO very kind,
good and attentive to her husband and TO
herself curing this ordeal that has been so
frought with danger to the one and anxiety,
fear and solicitude to the other. Especially
would she speak of the Knights of Pythias,
the travelling men and intimate friends of
Mr. Irwin: and above all, of the extreme
kindness and constant devotion of the pro-
prietor of the hotel, Mr.. Mckim and his
family, who have We'd with each other in
acts of attention and goodness, and who
have endeared themselves beyond expression
TO those whom they have served.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
ROBERTS VS.. THE CITY.

The above case was on deck before Justice
Hobbs yesterday. The witnesses had all
been examined and the field was cleared
for the play of the legal artillery. When
the reporter visited the scene of hostilities
Brigadier General o. II. Bently was en-
trenched behind huge breastwork of law
books pouring volley after volley of red
hot legal shot into the court, who stood
it bravely, while W. f. Stanley and J. NJ.
Balderston sat well back in their camp
chairs with their hands Joined over their
heads watching the effect of the lombard
ment on Fort Hobbs. The reporter stood
by for while watching the precision with
which the volleys were given, and then
made successful retreat. Later on he
met one of the participants who informed
him that they would probably continue the
storming until the storm is over, when
they can move on some other position. 1t
is pity to see so quiet man as Justice
Hobbs setting himself up at short range, as
a target for such heavy guns, AT fifty cents
a day
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WICHITA ORCHESTRA.

The people of Wichita will be pleased to
learn that an orchestra, embracing as good
musical talent as can be found in the west,
has been organized in this city. They are
now training, and will be ready to furnish
the best of music for parties, balls, ETC., in a
short time. The members of this musical
organization are all A /, nearly all of them
having been at one time leaders in bands.
The following are the names of the members:
Charley Franks, first violin; George Efting,
second violin; Ben. Richards, first cornet;
Dick Frank, second oornet; Billy Cronert,
trombone; Prof. Sanford, clarionet; Prof.
Neisner, flute; Thomas Shaw, bass, and Miss
Lawrence, piano. The headquarters of this
orchestra is at w. II. Kendle's store, near
the Eagle building.
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MUD. GLOOM AND DEPRESSION.

Yesterday was the most dreary day of the
season. From early morning until noon a
cold drilling rain continued without a mo-
ments cessation, converting the streets into
rivers of mud and slush. Scarcely any bus
mess was done and general air of gloom
pervaded the entire city. The corner loafers
betook themselves into the comfortable pre-
cincts of the saloons, billiard halls and other
pleasant quarters. The politicians. gossips,
and news-mongers, including newspaper
reporters, took their stand in the postoffice,
until the clerks began to look at them sus-
piciously, then they cleared out. Even
the army of drays, express wagons etc. that
usually congregste in front of the New York
store, to the great disgust of many citizens,
was conspicuous by their absence.
In short business on the streets was at a
stand still, and those who had occasion to be
out hurried along, splashing the mud and
shivering with cold. About noon the snow!
the SLOW. the beautiful snow, began to de-
scend, but the bright feathery fakes melted
as soon as they reached the cold earth. As
night came on and the atmosphere had be-
come colder, the snow gained in strength
and covered the earth, and at the present
writing it looks as if it would be several
inches deep by morning
The streets are entirely deserted and the
city is as still as a cemetery.
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BIRTHDAY PARTY.

We all have birthdays come around occa-
sionally, but it isn't every one that can have
the event celebrated as did Mr.. C. W. Ora
ham, of the Wichita Land and Loan COM
pany, on Tuesday evening last.
Mr.. Graham had on that date swung
around the circle of 365 days, a certain even
number Of times (he is too bashful to tell
how many, at least it was not learned by the
writer and his friends knowing of it, about
ten couples of them called at his residence
en- Lawrence avenue near Douglas, and con-
verted the quiet home into place of mirth
and pleasure. When the proper time came
a sumptuous supper was spread by Mrs.
Graham, which, of course, increased the
pleasure and good cheer felt by all, for
some one has said to put man in good
humor you must first reach his stomach.
This was done, and the proverb was proven
TO be one Of truth, as from that on the fun
wa. fast and furious, and all agreed when
they reluctantly departed that they would
like to see Mr.. G. live TO be as old as Methu-
selah and have birthday every evening.
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PROPOSALS.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

\
0FrICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
WAsHINGToS. ID c., November q, ISL.
SEALED PROPOSALS endorsed Proposals
for the construction of an Industrial school
building ut the Wichita Agency, Indian Terri
tory viii be received at the Office of the U,
Agency, Apadarko, Indian Territory, until /!
O'Clock meridian, Monday, the 2ath of Decem-
Der. lss4.
The building is to be of brick, 9sxs6 feet, two
stories, with wing l5x19 feet, one story.
The brick will be furnished, delivered at the
building site, by the representative Of the In
dams. All other materials will be furnished
by the contractor. Complete plans and specih-
cations of the work to be done G IN be examined
at the Office of Haskell & Wood, Topeka, Kan
sas: the aAGLE, at Wichita, Kansas; '-Globe-
Democrat, st. Louis, Mo-; and at the kiowa,
&c, Agency.
The contract will be awarded 10 the lowest
responsible bidder or bidders. subject to the
approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
The right Is, however, reserved, to reject any
and all bids or any part of any bid, If deemed
tor the best interest Of the service.
Proposals must state the length Of time re
quired for the completion OF the building after
the approval of the contract.
CERTIFIED CHECKS.
Every bid must be accompanied BY y certinei
check upon some United States Depository for
at least s per cent upon the amount of the pro-
posal. pay able To the order of the United states
Indian Agent, which check will be forfeited to
the United States In case any bidder ..receiving
an award shall fail 70 execute contract with
good aud sufficient sureties; otherwise to be re-
turned to the bidder.
The contract may provide for three payments,
two of which will lie made Al such stages OF the
work as will fully protect the United states; the
last payment to be made when the building Is
accepted. H. PRICE,
w37-3 Commissioner.
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OKLAHOMA,

An Office has been opened at 40S Douglas
avenue by Mr.. John S. Roller, colony agent
for the purpose of imparting information to
those who contemplate moving upon or are
interested in any way, in Oklahoma
Mr.. X. reports much interest manifested
and many inquiries daily propounded and
feels assured that the great day when the
righteous shall march into the promised
land is near at hand.
One thousand persons are reported as
leaving Arkansas City for the country south
of Hunnewell during last week.
Mr.. Roller, in answer to inquiries stated
that the Oklahoma country proper contains
14,AoOO00 acres of land, that the total
amount of public land lying within the In
dian Territory is 100000 acres and that
the entire amount of land embraced within
the boundaries of the territory, public and
belonging to the indians, amounts to the
enormous aggregate of 100000 of acres.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
BOOST THE BURGLARS,

10 the Editor cfths Daily Eagle:
Since my notice to your valuable paper of
that gang of burglars having returned two
burglaries have been committed. They are
still in town, are well known, and it does
not take much skill for any detective to
catch them, as one of them is well-known
Wichita boy and the leader, who knows
every corner of this town. Would it not be
well to stir up the authorities to show these
fellows that there is law in this town, or for
our citizens to make an example at least of
one of these fellows, to string him up with
out judge or jury The daily papers have
the power to get those rascals out of town,
to the penitentiary or TO the telegraph poles
or lamp posts. No ono citizen can do any
thing without the support of the papers and
the stirring up of our entire community.
Respectfully, a CITIZEN.
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ANOTHER EXTENSION.

There has been another extension OF the
street railway contracted for in addition to
the one noted in yesterday mornings edition.
This one runs north instead Of south, and
the contract is between L. Houck and the
Wichita Street Railway company for an ex-
tension of their track from the corner OF
Main street and Central avenue, north on
Main TO Park, west ON Park to Wichita,
north on Wichita to Thirteenth street, one
and one-fourth miles. This last extension
will add value to the suburban property in
the vicinity of the Little River bridge
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
WHY WE STOOD ON ouRHEAp.

Everybody in every well regulated daily
newspaper Office is pitted against the editol
in chief The business manager grumble.
at the composition bills, the foreman com
plains that he is crank, the compositors
one and all conspire to murder everything
he writes, the local editors swear that Their
brilliant things are ever being forced out to
give room for the "stuff' eminating from
the sanctum, and the pressman, engineer,
messenger and even the bookkeeper and
city circulator and his force, side in with the
business manager because he carries the
purse and heads the majority. To satisfy
our readers of the truthfulness of all this
we have but to allude to some of the fiend-
ish extremes of the compositors within a few
weeks past in their work of trying to make
us appear foolish in the eyes of the world.
For instance in speaking Of the death of an
old friend whom we likened to a ''ripened
sheaf' they put it ntype frightened sheep
I'm the obituary of young lady we spoke of
'angel whispers" and they made it "agents
whiskers'; and when We wrote "disconsolate
murmurings" they put it "dilapidated mug
wumps."
We went home Saturday night the hap
piest mar in all the city, but Sunday morn
ing found us the most miserable. 1t was
not that which we had received at the hands
of our fellow citizens that made us feel so
happy, but the spirit in which it was offered.
Money will buy gold-headed canes and fine
imported body Brussels, and velvet lounges,
and china spitoons, and unique waste paper
baskets, and pay rent, but money can never
secure or command that which was rendered
us on Saturday night. Had Blaine been
elected and the nation assured four more
years of continued prosperity, and our
friends had in the flush of their victory and
Civilizations thus remembered us it would
have made but little impression, but coming
when ali hope had long since departed, and
coming in the spirit of unanimity and sym
pathetic fellowship, in which it did, sent us
home so happy Saturday night. We recog-
nized that it was through no MERIT of our
own, nor for anything that we had accom-
plished, but that it sprang from disinterested
and sympathy in the
hour of defeat. That our
brief account of the matter should have
been SO mutilated in Sunday mornings
EAGLE, and even the names of our most in
innate friends spelt wrong, was what caused
us to stand Oh our head. w. S. Morris,
ESQ.,. is the gentleman who made the felici-
tious impromptu speech of the occasion and
not j. b.. who, we believe, does not claim to
be public speaker, while Mr.. W. S. is a
very ready one. Not satisfied with mutilat-
ing the account of the meeting, and Mr..
Woodlands speech, they murdered our SER
mon on sunshine and breezes by saying that
this was a country Of 'freezes." None need
be surprised to hear of funeral this week.
When the announcement appears the corpse
will not only be ready, but all those who had
their names spelled wrong in Sunday morn
ng's issue, will be allowed place at the
head of the procession.
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MRS. ELLIorr's FUNERAL.

Tie funeral of Mrs. Elliott, the daughter
Of Rev. j. c. Post, win take place to-day at
o'clock, p. m, from the Baptist church, to
which all friends are invited. Mrs. Elliott
had been great sufferer for many years, but
her death must have been very easy. Her
mother had stepped from the room for only
a few moments, and when she returned she
found that the spirit OF her daughter had
taken its eternal fight.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
A SUNDAY MORNINGS NUISANCE.

There is a nuisance that the city authori-
ties ought to sbate and they are called upon
to do SO by large number of our people,
and that is the scrubbing out of saloons on
Sunday morning and sweeping the sinking
slush and suds on to the sidewalks compell-
ing ladies on their way to church to tramp
through. If saloons must run and if their
keepers can continue TO rise above and SUI
perior to the constitution and laws OF the
state, it is about as little as the city authori'
ties can do to compel those who clean them
up on Sunday mornings to swab their filth
out the back doors
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-12-12
PLEA. Pilas. pilea.

Sure euro for blind, bleeding and itching
piles. One box has cured the worst cases
of 20 years standing. No one need suffer
5 minutes alter using Williams Indian Pile
Ointment. 1t absorbs tumOrs, allays itching,
acts as poultice, gives instant relief. Pre-
pared only for piles, itching Of the private
parts, nothing else. Hon.J. NJ. Cofenburyf
OF Cleveland says: II have used scores o,
pile cures, and it affords me pleasure to say
that have never found anything which
gives such immediate and permanent relief
as DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment"
Frazier Medicine Co., props, Cleveland, o.
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Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA. kAsRAs,
n...A.r OOH

LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA. kAsRAs,
October 2sth. ISsI.
Notice Is hereby given that the following set
tier has tiled notice of his intention 10 make
final settlement OF his claim, and that the
proof will be made before the United states
land ONCE at wichita, Kansas, on December
18th, 1884, viz: W. W Turner, homestead APP
plication No. - for the northeast quarter
section l3, township 81 south range west. Hs
names the following witnesses 10 prove his cen
tinuous residence upon, and cultivation or
said land. viz;
G. A Duncan. of Wichita, Kansas.
W II. Jewett, of Wichita, Kansas
+. b. Jew.tt, Of Wichita, kansrs.
IIetry Hudson, OF Valley Center, Kansas.
L. L.. WAIKER. Register.
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Notice for Publication.

LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, KAN,
November II, lSss.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has MED mott e of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
tbat said proof will be made before the United
States Lind Office at Wichita, Kansas, on De-
ccmber q, ISs4, viz; Banks BOorhee, Hid No.
Gs2t. for the a sec 30 IL. rs e. He
names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz. A. Whitecotton, W. ;. Rodgers. Jno.
Hass and George IlaSs, all of Greenwich, nan
K g. WALKER. Register.
Wifi
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Notice..


To all whom 1t may concern;
Notice is given that the undersigned commits
sioners appointed By Hon. II L. Sluss, judge
of district court of Selgwick county, kansas.
to assess damages to the owners of land on lots
to be appropriated for the St. Louis. Fort Scott
and wichita Railroad Company, for additional
depot grounds and switch yards. and side
tracks, and main line tracks la the city of Wich-
ita, Kansas, at, near and adjacent to its present
passenger and freight depot In said city, will
meet at the passenger depot OF said railroad
company at the corner OF Second and Wichita
streets in said city on
January 18th, A. ID. 1885,
at 10 O'Clock, n. m. of said day, and proceed
TO condemn land necessary for said purposes
for the use of said company, and assess the
damages resulting to land or lot owners tby
reason of such condemnation and appropriation
In manner provided by law. And We will con-
time from day to daT until the work of condem-
nation and assessment Of damages Is fully cJin-
plsted.
Dated December 18th, A. u. iss4.
". A. Thomas,
MILTON STEWART, Commissioners.
JoUS DAyIpsoN W3S-4t
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Dr.. Fraxier's Roet Bitters.

Frazier's Root Bitters are not dram-shop
beverage, but are strictly medicinal in every
sense. They act strongly upon the liver and
kidneys, keep the bowels open and regular,
make the weak strong, heal the lungs, build
up the nerves. and cleanse the blood and
system of every impurity. s1.00. Sold b
Aldrich & Brown. 1852
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, KAN

LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, KAN,
December o, ISL
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of her Intention to
make final proof in support Of her claim. and
that said proof will be made before the United
stat Land Office at Wichita, Kansas, on
March 10th, 1854. viz: Agnes Ross, for the
Sc or of sw or sec q, tip -, range west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence pom and cultivation
OF, said land, viz: Jacob Tja3en, John Robin
son, j. Brumfleld of Clearwater, Kansas. snd
+. d. Pond, of Mulvane. Kansas,
w3s-6t R. l.. WALKER, Register.
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BRIDGE NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that there will be :
petition presented to the Board OF County Com
missioners OF Sedgwick county Kansas, at
their regular session In January, lss5, asking
for appropriation Of $4,000 to aid In building
a bridge across the stream known rs East Chis-
holm creek where the same crosses tn" section
line between section "a and section Ii, township
IS, south range east. Estimated cost OF said
bridge Is 500 90.
w35 At THOMAS q. HOrs, ana Uthers
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A RARE CHANCE FOR LAND RENTERS.

gentleman owning section OF fine river
bottom land In Sedgwick county Kansas desires
to lease it in quarter sections, for improvement.
for the term OF five years. He will place 4 $3.50
house upon each quarter, with fencing material
for ten acre pasture lot For further particu-
lars enquire OF J. b. Ainturn, Hatfield, han
sas dSw-3s
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Sealed Propo. als.

WICHITA, KANSAS, Nov. 10, 1881.
Sealed proposals will be received at the once
of the County Clerk OF SedgwicS county up 10
noon of Monday, January 8. lss5, for the con-
struction and completion of county building,
In accordance with the plans and specifications
to be seen ut the Office OF the C0anty Clerk OF
sedgwick county, on and after the 9Th day OF
December. A. ID. 1ssi. The right Is reserved
10 reject any and all bids y. Z. FORD,
wal County Clerk.
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WANTED.

Farmers to know they can make money by
holding their crop until spring and BOZ rowi ne
money for n short time from
W l.. SLOAN,
VISIT Occidental Hotel
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Mrs. DR.. Walton's Periodical Tea.

Mother Walton has prescribed this valu-
able medicine for great many years in her
private practice. 1t has proved an unfafling
specific In the treatment of the many dis
orders to which the female constitution is
subject. 1t is sure cure for the monthly
troubles that SO many women suffer. Doc
Frazier Medicine Co.. props, Cleveland,
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