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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Gen. Butler wrote in his reply TO an
invitation to attend the National
Teachers Convention at Madison,
Wis, July 10: ''No more important
question can be debated. no greater
Interests can hang upon its decision,
than what shall be the mode, the char
acter and extent of the education of
The masses Of the people of this coun-
try. The higher education of the few
mainly affects themselves, but the ed
uaation Of the masses, which shall lea
Ven the whole lump, is the foundation
upon which the benificence and per-
manency of our government must
rest at last
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Mr.. Youmans, of South Carolina,
made plea in the Democratic conven-
ton for strong man, and in doing
this said of Blaine: "By nature en-
dowed, by learning taught, with power
TO move the passions and prejudices of
men, with that massive strength and
headlong weight of vehemence, that
fiber of muscle both of frame and
mind which is born 10 govern human
kind, the man who, on the great arena
on the floor of the Federal congress,
competed fairly with such intellectual
lights as Roscoe Conkling, Benjamin
Hill and Proctor Knott-whatever he
may be, in intellectual power, in popu-
lar enthusiasm, in the strength of his
body, he is a foeman worthy of our
very best steel" Did Mr.. Youmans
get his strong man?
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
KNIGHTS OF LABOR ON CLEVELAND

Mr.. ii. A. Colleen, of Danvflle, ILL.,.
General Worthy Foreman Of the
Knights of Labor in America, said last
night:
~ desire to state that the parties
calling themselves officers in promi-
nent labor organizations who have
rushed into print with the information
that Cleveland would get the support
of the labor association Ofthe country
were not what they represented them
selves to be; that they had not the ill.,
teresis of the laboring classes at heart,
but were the hirelings of Cleveland.
The workinginen want Gen. Butler.
If the convention dominates Cleveland
i. will sound the death-knell of the
Democratic party. and the solid vote
of the workiugmen of the country
bill be cast for James G.. Blaine"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The Democracy called Thurman
"The Old Roman" and cheered Hen
bricks and Mcdonald and Bayard, but
they had nothing but tafiy to give
them. They all had records like the
party, and that was one of the things
the delegates wanted 10 avoid. Speak
ing Of this the Democratic Cincinnati
Enquirer saws: :'Mr. Cleveland made
AN excellent sheriff, and never bunglcd
in hanging man. This can be said of
no other candidate for the presidency. !"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
WHO WILL 1T BE9

WASHINGTON, ID. G., July 16.-The
Star says the impression seems to be
that ex-senator Wallace will be elected
chairman of the national Democratic
committee. 1t is thought Governor
Cleveland prefers Manning of New
York, but the understanding is that
he (Manning) does not want the
position. lie has promised to devote
his time to the canvass and TO aid the
committee to the full extent
of his ability but does not want to be
the responsible head. From good au-
thority ii is learned that Randall for
bids the use of his name. He will not
stand in Wallace's way. At Chicago
Randall was ably and loudly support
ed by Wallace and it is said the former
will now do all he can to have The latter
made chairman OF the committee.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Both parties in Maine aeqniese in
the liquor law in the state because il
has the approval aud support of nearly
all the people of both parties. There
are no large cities in Maine, and out
side of handful of Irish there are few
inhabitants Of foreign birth. The law
was passed originally to prevent the
crossroads groggery sale of fnsel-oil
whisky in the state which ruined lis
people, aud that is all it amounts to
now. Ii the Germans had settled in
Maine in large numbers, as they have
done IN Pennsylvania and Wisconsin,
and brought with them their national
custom of drinking beer and the popu-
lar amusemcnts with which beer
drinking is more or less associated, it
is probable that the law would either
have been repealed or materially
modified before now.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The Hon. George ii. Pendleton was
one of the most popular men in the
Democratic party until he advocated
civil-service reform. II is a little
strange that the friends of Grover
Cleveland do not take solemn warn
ing and stop prating about "the re-
form governor of New York" 1t
will kill him in Democratic estimation
as sure as fate. He may have an here
after, but he will be dead duck in
Democratic politics.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Randall was Withdrawn after the
second fire. lie should have had more
sense than TO have allowed his name,
coupled as il is with protection to la
Dor and the workingman's interest, to
go before Democratic convention.
An angel from heaven bearing a pro-
lection banner would be invited into
the Democratic kitchen and fed Oh cold
victuals exclusively. The Randall fac
ton did not even receive that much of
an Endorsement.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
BLAINE AND THE MAINE LAW.
An Attempt to mislead German Voters
The Facts Plainly Set Fsrth.
tChicaso Tribune.l

tNnica&o lnDune.l
There is deliberate conspiracy Il
persuade the Germans who have beer
in the habit Of voting the Republican
ticket that Blaine is responsible for the
prohibition law of Maine - that
through his efforts il was enacted
Democratic agents are already at work
in the western cities and towns endea.
voring TO create this impression, and
the Chicago Staats-Zeitung is seeking
in a hypocritical and sneaking fashion
TO give the lie the color of truth. The
facts are these:
The Maine law was passed in 1851,
and Blaine did not take up his resi-
dence in that state till 1853. When
Blaine went to Main 10 live he was q
young man about twenty-threeSca ears
old, a perfect stranger in the state land
it was not till ten years later that he
began TO make an impression on pub.
lie affairs. BY the time Blaine had &C.
CURED position and influence the
Maine liquor system was as firmly
fixed as the laws OF the Modes and
Pensions in their day. This is simply
matter of history which ANYBODY
can verify for himself, and it is sufli.
cient to relieve Blaine of all response
bility for the enactment of the Maine
liquor law.
But there are other circumstances
which emphasize the malignity Of this
effort TO create prejudice against
Blaine among the German voters
Not only was the Maine liquor law
passed third of century ago, when
Blaine was a boy struggling TO obtain
foothold as school master, in Ken.
lucky, but il was passed by Demo
cratic legislature and signed by a
Democratic Governor, in obedience
to the general sentiment of a Demo-
cratic constituency. The Republican
party had not been thought of or Or
ganized at that date. Ii is simply alb
surd TO hold Blaine, as Republican
leader, accountable for any thing
which was done before the Republican
party came into existence, and in q
stale where he did not reside at the
time. But it may also he stated tina!
the Democrats of Maine haye never
made an issue on the prohibition law
They carried Maine in 1879 and con-
trolled the legislature and state gov.
eminent for two or three years, but
made no effort to repeal or modify the
old Democratic prohibition law.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Some men achieve greatness, Others
have il snatched from them, or words
TO that effect. For one briei half-hour
Alderman Cullerton was Edward the
Great. But just as he was entering
upon the earldom OF Warwick the
crown of king-maker" was snatched
from his brow. That one vote of his
for Hendricks should be framed and
preserved as al heirloom in the Gull
lerton family.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
Money 1t Low Rates,

We have just made arrangements with
the Northwestern Musual Lille Insurance
Company, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to
loan money for them in this part OF Kansas.
Loans will be made for either three or
five years, in amounts of 81, 900 and up
wards, at per cent. interest,payable semi
annually, on first mortgage real estate Sc
curity-either town or country.
Our supply of funds is almost unlimited,
and we desire to work up 4 large business.
In order to do this we shall make our com.
mission charges very low-lower than ever
before offered in this county.
II you wish to borrow money, call and see
us, before making arrangements elsewhere,
rs we can save you something. Come in
about thirty days before you need your
money rs 1t may take about this time to get
matters in shape.
BUNNEIL Il ROYs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
THE pRoHIBIrIONISTS

PiTTsBURG, July 16.-The prohibi,
ton committee is busily at work pre-.
pairing for the national convention to
be held next week. Secretary Swago
says he has been advised of 600 dele
gates and alternatcs and the number
will be considerably increased. The
convention will be strictly n deiegetc
tody and " i'll he called to order by q.
]. Stewart, of Norfolk, Ohio, chairman
of the executive committee. 1t is not
yet known who will be temporary
chairman
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
The New York Sun Democratic
said a faxy 1avs aOo.

The New York Sun Democratic
said a few days ago:
eve are not able 10 say whether Mr..
Cleveland will have the aid of either
Kelly or Dana if he should be nomina-
ted. Mr.. Kelly has not yet told what
he would do in the event of such mis-
fortune for the democracy as the NOM
ination of Mr. Cleueland: but we as
sure Our Louisville contemporary that
with the most energetic and jealous
support of both the gentlemen named,
Mr.. Cleveland would find il very hard
wOrk'indeed to carry the state of New
York. MIR. Cleveland may yet be
nominated, far the machine seems to
be set quite strongly in hif favor, but
it will be graver calamity to the
Democracy of that state than was the
nomination Of Horace Greedy in 1872
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

An eloquent young lawyer recently
talked TO jury four hours, and unit
the court and jury were tired out. An
old lawyer, who was in opposition
arose and, looking quizically at the
jury and judge, remarked: "Youi
Honor, will follow the example OF
my young friend who has just finish.
ed, and submit the case without ar
sunent." He gained bis csse with.
out the jury leaving the box.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The reputation of Tammany 1
cause by The Democratic convention
while ii was an apparent defeat for
John Kelly, will prove costly victory
for Cleveland. Kelly's object--all, in
fact. that he could have hoped to &c.
compIish-was effected when he made
ii plain that formidable fraction OF
the New York delegation was irrevoc.
ably opposed TO Cleveland's noplina-
ton. He did this in way which left
the convention no room to doubt
either his earnestness or intentions in
the event of Cleyeland's success.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The Democratic party could moi
have made nomination that would
have better pleased Republicans. Thu
New York Times and Harper's Week
ly have more influence with Demo
Gratis than with Republicans. The
nomination of Cleveland was al thei,
bidding. Republicans only hope they
have gone to stay. The Republican
party for years would have been
stronger without them than with
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Boston, Mass, July 16.-Gco. w
Flagg, secretary of the Republican,
state committee. has resigned owing
to his inability to consistently support
Blaine and Logan. Senator John T
Andrews, whe Is prominently named
as the coming Republican candidate
for congress from the Fifth district
announces that he shall bolt the Re-
publican ticket and support Cleveland
He will resign his membership OF the
Republican board and city committee
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

II it would not be immodest, we
should like 10 inquire of Horizontal
Bill, who stood godfather to the Dem
ocratic platform, whether il embodies
the letter or spirit of his little bill
which was defeated in congress
where there was clear sixty Demo
cratic majority? If it is, we should
like TO inquire Of The Hon. Sam Ran
dali, who was step-faiher TO the same
child. what part of il he owns?
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Senator Mcpherson, of New Jersey
is not at all pleased with the Demo
cratic platform. He says the tariff
plank is worse than that of 1880, ani
that the committee voted down ever,
proposition 10 give protection {.
American labor. The Democracy o.
New jersey are solidly in favor ofpro
lection, and the chances are that the
electoral vote OF the state will be given
TO Blaine and Logan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Every striker and blower whom
Cleveland has helped to an Office in
New York has been in Chicago for a
week headed by brass band and 8
flag. He is George Williams idea
civil service reformer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

MIR. Cummins, of Massachusetts,
said in the Democratic convention on
Thursday, speaking TO New Workers:
''Do not foreyer bring us war and with
il a candidate that means defeat"
New York came with war, and left
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
PENDLETON SATISFIED.

WASHINGTON, ID. G. July .16.-Sen-
aiOr Pendle;on, who has just returned
from Chicago, was seen tonight by an
associated press reporter and express
ed himself concerning the declaration
of the convention on the question of
civil service reform that the declara-
ton was satisfactory to civil service
rcformers and the nominations were
alike satisfactory to them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
WICHITA, KAN, July 1, 1884. lat

DIR. Jackson's Blood and Humor Syrup
will positively cure ali eruptions. ulcers, or
bad sores upon the body. face or limbs
Will thoroughly cleanse the system and
blood of every trace of diseases that have
their origin therein. Cures rheumatism,
salt rheum and canker, and is well recon-
mended by the medical profession all over
the country. Price 81 per bottle. Sold by
all druggists 45-Gmo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

New York played it pretty strong
1t is not strange that delegate from
Missouri was received with shouts
when he arose and in a stentorian
voice said: II simply want to know
whether this is session of the New
York delegation at Albany or whether
we are here for the purpose Of attend
ing to business in the city of Chicago.
We are tired Of this thing"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Commend the railroad commissioners.
and ask for legislation that will give
the railroads the control Of their prop
erty, but not allowed to discrimlnate
for or against individuals. 1t will
ask that freight and fares be put ct
such prices that fair dividend can be
made on actual stock, but not on ficti-
cihus or v altered stock.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Mr.. Morrison, chairman of the COM
mittee on platform at the Chicago
convention, declared that American
labor needed no protection. The toll
ing millions Of the country will not
give Mr.. Morrison. candidate many
votes in November.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Our best mayor is more than usual
ly restless, and evidently in misery.
But he ought not TO show any signs
of grippe yet. Wait until Uncle Dick
begins to poke him in the ribs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

When the Democracy says president
To the ex-mayor of Buffalo, and
doesn't say even vice-president 10 the
great mayor of Chicago, it Amos;
makes him mad enough 10 pull another
gambling house and burn the chips.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

they should have hearty commenda-
ton from the citizens of Chicago. We
say with pleasure that no convention
was ever more complete in those de-
tails of management that contribute 10
the satisfaction of delegates and spec
tatOrs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Watterson following General Butler
in speech was like turning loose a
"sweet girl graduate" with a compo-
sition on "gentle spring" just after q
cyclone had leveled all the houses and
blown them over into the next coun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The name his parents gave him is
Stephen Grover Cleveland. He cut
of the " Stephen" when he came OF
age; it was too plebian, too common,
forhis taste. Grover Cleveland was
more aristocratic and heightened. He
also hanged two murderers, when he
was sheriff, and he vetoed the hve-
cent elevated railroad fare bill. This
is the full record of the public services
of the Democratic nominee for presi-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

General Butler in his speech said
II am free trader Watterson in
his comments on Butler said: II an
moi free trade" This will be more
puzzling case than IN the mixed ba.
bies in "Pinafore.r
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
the NEW ROADS.

The Medicine Lodge Cresset will
take uoticc that the EAGLE in lis
guess" as TO the southern branch on
extension Of the Santa FEES coming
work, we did not mean 10 convey the
Impression the road would rim right
along the southern line of the state
for one hundred aud fifty miles
What We meant was, through the
southern tier of counties until about
hfty or eighty miles from the west
line of the state, when it will bear
northwest.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
Notice Of Final Settlement,
STATE OF KANSAS, :.

STATE OF KANSAS. D.
skpGwIcK COUNTY.
In the probate court in and for said county
In the matter of the estate of William Menden-
hall, deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested In
the Aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that at
the next regular term of the probate court In
and for said county, TO be begun and he I'd At the
court room in the city of Wichita, county OF
Sedswick. state aforesaid, on the first Monday
in the month OF October A D., 1881, shall
apply to said court for full and final settlement
of said estate and for fees for my services.
Ia JOHN MKSDEAHALL
Administrator
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

General Butler says nobody is in
favor of civil-service reform except
school teachers" He remarked that
Washington, who spelled clothes
'cloathes,' could not have passed an ex.
animation TO a 81 200 clerkship.-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
Notice Of Final Settlement,

Notice Is hereby given that no final settle
ment having been made on the first Monday In
January 1883 in the probate court Of Sedgwick
county. Kansas, of the estate of Samuel NJ .Har-
per, deceased, creditors and other parties inter-
ested are notified that the undersigned will
make final settlement of said estate on the
hrst Monday in October, 1884, at the Office OF
said court in the city Of Wichita. Kansas.
SARAH A. HARPER,
lI-f Administrators.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, KAN.

LAND OFFICE AT WICHITA, KAN. +,
July 9Th, 1854.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the United
States Land Office at Wichita, Kan on Sep
TENDER 9Th. ISL. viz: William Davis, Il. 5
No. 274l3. for lot 5 In section 2. township %
range l east.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz; W. hurry, of Derby Kan
sss; benjamin French, of Waco, Kansas, Ed.
ward Galway, of Waco, Kansas; Walt err Cox
of Wichita.
K. G.. WALkER, Register
j. +. LAUCk, Attorney. wl6-6t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The tarifl-tinkers never tinkered
longer and 10 so little purpose. Six
days and nights of labor, and then
even Ben Butler couldn't tell what
they were driving at.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
THE INDEPENDENTS.

Boston, July l6.-The Independents
here have chosen fifty.two delegates
to the national Independents confer
ence at New York on the 22nd inst
Sympathisers in other parts ofthe state
are asked to send representatives of
their OWE.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The Democratic platform builders
knew that the masses of voters could
and would read, so the next best thing
they could do was TO give them some
thing they could not understand.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The New York Democrats who have
been seated for a week on the siomachs
of Kelly and Grady, will now please
arise and let them catch their breath.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
oPENING THE cAMpAIoN

INDIANAPOLIS, July l6.-The Re-
publican state central committee has
decided to open the campaign in Indi-
ana in this city the last week in Au-
gust. Gen. John A. Logan will be the
principal speaker.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Now that the convention is over il
should be said that il was admirably
managed. The local and general COM
mitiees deserve all the compliments
they have received from visitors, and
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

John Kelly has frequently been
kicked before, but was never kicked
before and benin quite SO efiectually
as this time. We shall see how tame
ly he submits.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
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CALIFORNIA BEER.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16.-The first
carload of California beer ever shipped
east went forward to-day, consigned
to Chicago. 1t was ordered ON its
merits due to the excellence of Cali
fornia grown harley.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

Business can now move along and
plan for the future. Young men can
marry and the girls be given in mar
riage without fear of disaster. Blaine
will be president. Whoop,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
THANKS.

NEW HAVEN, July 16.-Ex-AuditoI
Edward Mccarthy, a local Democratic
leader, who bOlted Cleveland's nomi-
nation, received tonight a personal
letter from Mr.. Blaine thanking him
for his pledge of support.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18
Farmers

DO not pay peddlers travelling over the
country exOrbitant prices for Farm Bells
when you can got Geo. G. Matthews and
buy 10 pound bell made from the same
material for "a 30 w12-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-07-18

The Irish voters of this country
were strongly inclined to Blaine before
Cleveland's nomination-they will
now rally 10 the standard Of the
"plumed knight" the brainiest pluck
lest, best OF living Americans, with
an enthusiasm that knows no bounds.