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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
BANKERS AND Banking.

The investigation Of the failure OF the
Pacific National Bank of Boston by the
House Committee on Banking and Cur
rency has developed new question. 1t 10
charged by the stockholders that the failure
was due to dishonesty on the part of the
bank directors. and that said dishonesty
was permitted, or at least not detected and
stopped, by the government officers charged
with the work of supervising the operations
OF national bauks-wherefor IL is clsimed,
the government ought to make good the
loss. We do not understand, however,
that the government undertakes to Ruarsp.
tee the honesty OF the national bank direc.
tors, or to be responsible for money lost on
account Of the inefaciency Of bank examin.
ers, any more than 1t engages to reimburse
farmers In seasons OF light harvests be-
cause it keeps up an agricultural derart-
ment.-Globe- Democrat.
Our older readers will remember series
OF articles on finance written for and pub.
lished In this paper several years ago by
W. G. Woodman, Of the First Arkansas
Valley Bank, who afterwards delivered his
views before Washington audience,
largely made up of bankers and congress-
men. He took up and thoroughly discussed
the entire financial system Of this govern
ment, pointing out in marvellous way its
weaknesses only as could be done BY man
who had made it the study Of lifetime.
In reading the above 1t occurred to us that
he had warned the government against the
very thing complained OF above, and from
our files We clip the following, which shows
that MIR. woodman, at that early date, fully
comprehended the situation. He said:
''Cease the blind aud stupid delusion of
locking millions Of the peoples money in
their vaults as reserve, which Is no more
nor less than basis from which an author
lied government examiner can beguile de-
positors into the delusion that the institu.
ton is sound because he finds the required
reserve of notes in Its vaults, and which
same notes he will often find in the next
bank vault he examines tomorrow.
Yet a true nation owes to its people every
possible protection: banks must be ans.
werable through sacrifice for their imbeciI-
ity or corruption. We would found them
on this second series of the new bonds,
with margin Of 20 per cent. Or, plainly,
ii they desired to found abauk Of 81 ,OOO, 900
capital they must deposit with the treasur-
er 81 ,20o, 900 in bonds, and the stockholders
be responsible for double the amount of
their stock, as now. A suspension will
forfeit their charter and this margin on
these bonds to the government, and leave
the stockholders double responsibility to
provide for their depositors, who will
know that their safety is alone in the char
acter and competent management of the
institution itself.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
PROBABLY OFF.

II is believed that mild cathartic wot I
ease up the distress which Marsh MurdocK,
Web. Wilder and Sol. Miller seer 20 be sui.
fering over the extra session c. the legisla-
tnre.-Emposis Eews
When the three s.-selest headed editors
IN all the hcandless West, are found agree
ing touching any one thing, no matter how
LOFTY or intricate the question, the great
probabilities are that all who don't agree
with them are simply on. And that's what's
the matter with Gov. Click and all the ed
itors and politicians who endorsed the ex-
ira session.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
PROHIBITION.

The trouble In enforcing the prohibitory
law in any state is not because the law has
not been warranted by the people at the
ballot box or the lsxity OF the courts, but
because of the facilities which lows and
cities offer for its violation and because OF
the influence of such centers of population
and trade. The town is the source of all
political and nearly all other influences
which sway the public.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

The Wichita EAGLE copies the Cham.
pion's article on the Sedgwick county corn
train, and does not indulge in any hypocrit.
zeal drivel to the effect that it is out OF
character.-Atehison Champion.
We copied the article IN full considering
il the best thing written on the subject OF
our corn train. 1t came up to the standard
Of magazine article as to scope and com.
position while its humor set every corn
contributor in the county to laughing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
BEAVER TIPPING.

Mr.. Cash NJ. Taylor. of the Sedgwick City
Pantagydph. in replying to notice from
this paper, INDUCES in the following high.
ly complimentary sentauce:
The talented editor OF the EAGLE has
placed US under obligations for the above
handsome seud-off. We shall try to de-
serve the good words SO kindly spoken. II
the Paragraph ever gets within the orbit
Of the EAGLE, we shall pronounce it a mod
Ell paper. Our neighbor publishes the hand
soonest country newspaper in Kansas, and
It's advertising patronage and fine mechan-
zeal appearance makes every newspapers
editorial eye fairly green with envy. Long
may the EAGLE soar.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

MIR. Murdoch, of the Wichita EAGLE,
dominates IL. c. Sluss as the successor of
Judge Brewer on the supreme bench of Kan
sss. The firm of "Me and Henry still
seems to be dong business at the old stand.
-Emporia News.
me" grasped the situation readily enough
but the measure Of "Henry's" ambition
seems to be hampered with n fullness which
does not permit his catching on as greedily
as "me" had hoped.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Legal Notice.

First publication April 8, 1854
In the District Court Of Sedgwick county,
Kansas.
Frank Williams and George +. Berry, CO.
partners under the firm name OF Williams
Berry & Co., plaintiffs,
VS..
II. G. st. John, defendant.
The above-named III. q. st. John is hereby
notified that he has been sued by the above
named plaintiffs in the District Court of sedg-
wick county, State Of Kansas, and hat unless
ne answer the petition of said plaintiffs against
him. fled in said action In the Office of the
clerk of said court, by the 18th cay Of May
1854, said petition will be taken As true and
judgment will be rendered in said action In
favor of said plaintiffs and against said defend
ant for the sum OF two hundred aud twenty-five
dollars, with interest thereon from the sth day
OF March, 1854. at the rate of per cent per
annum. This action Is brought to recover the
sum OF S225. 10 as commission for sale Of real
estate Of defendant in said county by plaintiffs,
in accordance with the prayer of said petition.
HATTON, RUGGLEs 4 PARSONS,
"a Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Eyssight ID Priceless.

The now popular opinion that the use OF
glasses should be postponed ms long as pos
sible is erroneous. As soon as unpleasant
feeling denotes the approach of presbyopia
glasses should be resorted to at once. The
market is flooded with low-priced steel and
iron spectacles which have imperfect lenses
and are therefore great injury to the eye.
There is great public need for information
regarding the proper need OF spectacles and
care Of the eyes. Having had many years
experience, am prepared with full line
of improved spectacies to 1T all sights.
HENRY A. BENSON,
Optician aud Jeweier, Main Street.
First door north Of Postofiice. 2-4t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

Sedgwick county has just sent out from
Wichita thirty-one gaily decorated cars of
corn TO the Ohio food sufferers. One car
was labeled, "The grasshopper sufferers OF
1874 send greeting to the flood sufferers OF
1854" Kansas is to-day the granery Of the
world, and can support herself and aid the
poor of all nations. We have heard long
enough the old saws: Bleeding Kansas,
drouthy Kansas, grasshorper scourged
Kansas. Now give us our just deserts, and
call it rainy Kansas, sunny Kansas, fertile
Kansas, happy Kansas, generous Kansas,
booming Ksnsas.-Coacordid Empire.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Businsss Chance.

offer for sale the furniture, fixtures and
lease Of the best paying hotel In Kansas
City. 1t is situated opposite the union de.
pot, and contains fifty sleeping rooms, par
lor, dinning room, etc. Price, $1,000; will
make terms. Pressure of other business
compels me to sell. Apply quick to
W. S. JENKINS,
s-2t DeIavan House, Kansas City, Mo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Notice Of Limited Partnership.

To phom IL may concern:
This is to give notice that A. s. Munson and
Richard O. Holden have entered into limited
partnership, and that the following are TIE
articles of agreement of said limited partner
ship as executed by said parties, and now OF
record In the Office of the county clerk OF Sedg-
wick county, Kansas:
CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIP.
Knop all men by these presenfs:
That we, the undersigned A. s. Munson and
Richard q. Holden, have entered into limited
partnership, as follows:
First: The business Of such partnership shall
be conducted in the name OF A. S. Munson.
Second: The business of such partnership is
buying, selling and dealing In dry goods as
dry goods merchants.
Third: That said partnership is composed OF
the following persons, TO wit: A. 5. Munsen J.,
who is general partner, whose place Of resi-
dence Is Wichita, Sedgwick county, kansas,
and Richard o. Holden. who is special part
ner, and whose place of residence is Batavia,
New York.
Fourth: That said Richard o. Holden has
contributed and paid into common stock of said
limited partnership the sum of thirty five
hundred dOlla.s, which sum shall be the extent
Of the liability OF said Richard o. Holden for
the liabilities of said partnership.
fiffh: Said partnership is TO take effect and
commence on the 18th day of March, 1881, and
will continue for the period of three years, and
will terminate on the 18th day oil March, lss7
Witness our hands this 18th day of February
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

The Wichita EAGLE Is gently hopping its
wings for Ges. w. +. Sherman for presi-
dent.--Hslsteed Independent.
IT'S . pity, so far as the welfare of this
country Is concerned, that the slight breeze
shus stirred docs not grow into mighty
and irresistible political twister.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
TINE COMING STATE TICKET.

The following ticket will be nominated
without serious opposition at the next Re
publican State convention:
Governor-John A. Martin.
Lieut. Goyernor-A. p. Riddle.
Chief Justice-W. A. johnson.
Associate Justice-W. W. Scott.
Secretary Of State-E. B. Allen.
Treasurer-S. T. Howe.
Auditor-E. p. McCabe.
Supt. of Pub. Ins.-H. c. Speer.
Attorney -General-George Green.
The political forecasts of the EAGLE
never fail TO receive numerous and sum-
may iolts, because OF their apprehended
accuracy, we think, more thah any other
reason, but careful survey of tho situation
will not only show the strong ,ings to.
wards the above ticket WI >Ie, but that
to materially change its 20 up viii prove
no easy task from n ct at the grea,
majority OF the Republican party of the
stau have already willed it and only wait
the meeting OF the convention to formally
announce that determination.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

At a Democratic conference recently held
in Topeka. movement was put on foot to
secure the appointment of General Jetmore
to fill Judge Brewers place on the Supreme
Bench 1t would be very creditsble DEM
o,atsc appointment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

At their recent State meeting, held last
week in Topeka, the Kansas Democratic
State central committee funked on an en-.
dorsement of the Morrison tariff bill.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

A new ground of complaint has been
found against President Arthur. II is said
that there are fifty or sixty vacant Offices
throughout the country which he has neg
lected for months to ill,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
A. S. MUNSON,
RICHARD o. HOLDEN
STATE OF NEW YORK, }ss.

Be it remembered that on this 18th day OF
February, 1884, before me, the undersigned, 4
notary public within and for the county and
State aforesaid, personally came A. S. Munson
and Richard o. Holden, who are known 10 me
to be the same persons who executed the fore
going instrument OF writing, and they duly
acknowledged the execution of the same.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my notarial seal, this llth day
Of February, 1884.
(sEAL.l II. T. MILLER,
= Notary Public.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Cattle Pasture

In Lincoln township, Sedgwick county.
Four sections OF fine grass well fenced with
barbed wire, and plenty Of water Terms
for the season moderate. Apply to
l-4t II. HARRISON, Clarion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

or course, there is always bound to be
something. We have beat the foot and
mouth disease in Kansas, but Judge Bill
Campbell has soured on Missouri and is
going TO return to Wichita to liye.-Ean-
porsd NsUs.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
A, L. Austin

Has removed his Office from 1903 Douglas
avenue TO the corner Of Lawrence avenue,
where he is prepared to accommodate his
friends and the public generally with one
Of the best lists Of lands In the city, CON-
prising farming lands improved and unim-
proved, stock ranches, and all kinds of city
property, and be offers them for sale on rea-
sonable terms. Those DESTROYS of securing
good bargains will do well TO see him before
purchasing. 2-2t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
A. W. OLIVER,
q. W. STEENROD,
J. A. NELSON,
Attest: FORD. County cierk.

Eow, Neyefore. I. John Fisher, sheriff OF
Sedgwick county, Kansas. by virtue OF the
authority vested in me by the laws Of the
state OF Kansas, and in obedience to the
foregoing order OF the said board of county
commissioners OF said Sedgwiek county,
Kansas, do hereby give notice and proclaim
that a special election will be held in and
for said Greeley township, in said Sedgwick
county, Kansas, on
Friday, the 25tl day Of april, A. D. 1884,
at the usual voting place in said Greeley
township, Sedgwick county, Kansas, to
vote, in accordance with the foregoing and
aforementioned order of said board of
county commissioners, upon the question Of
subscription by said Greeley township to
the capital stock Of the Wichita, MCPHERSON
& Denver railroad company, and the issu-
ing OF the bonds Of said greeley township
therefor. The polls ut said election shall
be opened at eight O'Clock A. n, and closed
at six O'Clock P. n. OF said day.
Witness my hand at my Office in Wichita,
Sedgwick county, Kansas, this 18th day of
March, A. d. 1884.
JOHN FISHER,
Sheriff Of Sedgwick county, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

Wendell Phillips used TO say Of the tariff
question: "The free traders have all the
arguments and the protectionists have all
tho facts ~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

John Westfall will stand at his stable in
Valley Center, this season, the two splen-
did Norman and Norman-Morgan stations,
Louis the Third and Prince William.
Terms, to insure SIS. 2-4ts
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Unimproved Lands.

l5--2O0 acres slough land near town. 1900.
lS--All lands in this number are sold on four
years time at prices given one-fifth down,
balance in l, ., 3 and years, in equal pay
ments, with interest at per cent, payable
semi annually 3 per cent discount Tor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

35--l6o acres in Erie township 800.
3G--lG0 acres Il miles northwest. $3.50.
~ Mex of % 2s Nv. 600
4i--nei4 of - 2s lw. 600.
49--set. of % p Wv. 1000.
$3.50 acres 3 miles northwest of wichita.
500.
7G--IG0 acres miles southeast.
77--nwi4 Of 3 20 lw. 1850. nei4 OF 20 lw.
$50.
si--le acres just north of city limits. Call at
Office for particulars.
s7--s0 acres Cowskin bottom land miles
west. Call at office.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Bridge Notice.

(First publication March Goth, lss4
Notice is hereby given that there will be u
petition presented to the board of county com
missioners of Sedgwick county, Kansas, at their
next regular session, to be held on tbs second
Monday in April, a. ID. ls3i, asking Tor an sp-
preparation OF $50 90 to aid in the construction
OF bridge across Chisholm creek where said
creek crosses the section line at or near the half
section corner on the south line of section ~
township 26, range l east. The estimated cost
Of said bridge is $500 90.
j. Il. POsTLEW ATE
III. c. NJ KEEPER,
W. II. HANSON,
52-4 and Others
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Mortgage Loan Department.

dfsrmor yralsta
title and security write that they be
believe will ind
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

The Capital speaks OF the great "corn
train" as the "frst circus of the season."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

TOWNSHIP 26, l WEST.
Lot of section 5 at sl4 80 per acre.
Lot 90 . IL 90 &c
TOWNSHIP 20, . WEST.
Nela of section at $40 10 per acre
Lot I" " so
Prices given are for the Eleven Year Plan.
On the Six Year Plan there Is q discount of 10
per cent and for Cash there is II discount of %
per cent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Insurance Department.

Firtca andb
tes
ETNA, of Hartford s05i6 Ns Co OF AMERICA, 1881 OBS
N. w. v. LON GLOBE, 3434420
New York. 562l36 PHOENIX, of Hartford 462Oa
,281 UNDERWRITERS of my, 525957
of New 7,20S4S9
Equitable o. N X the most popular stock sS
OFFICE upstairs Roys Block Cornei wuuuJmA HANaAn
Lawrence and Douglas Avenues, "AonAA1A3 AN'1Ao'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Arkansas Valley Agricultural Society
will be held on Tuesday, April stb, 1854, at
O'Clock =. NJ, for the purpose of electing
officers for the ensuing year, the hearing of
annual reports, and the transacting of such
other business as may properly come before
the society. Meeting at Asks hall.
ID. A. MITCHELL, Secretary.
Wichita, March II. 1884. 52-3
Bridge Notice.
First publication March IS, lssi.)
Notice is hereby given that a petition for an
appropriation OF 500 90 to aid In the constrltc-
tion OF a bridge across Chisholm creek on the
section line between section 81 and section 2s,
in township "a l east, will be presented to the
board Of county commissioners at their next
regular meeting, to be held on the I'll Monday in
April, 1884. Estimated cost of said bridge,
500. 90
Wichita, Kansas. February q, lss4.
CHARLES II. HUNTER,
HENRY SCHWEIrER,
J. G. MOSSMAN,
STA and others.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

OFFICE, upstairs, in Roys' Block, Corner /
of Lawrence and Douglas Avenues, !
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

)
"New Carpets!''
We enlarged carpet now show you as
Fine a Line of Carpets!
As in the Wes.
is die assertion advertising dodge but
Facts Worth Your Attention!
'"y" direct e%
Mosquets,
Velvet & Body Brussels,
Tapestry Brussels,
Ingram, Etc.
We also have a large stock of
Mats Gil Cloths Cocoa Matngs, Chinese Mattings Stair
Carpets, Borders Of All Kinds, Curtains.
Lambrequins Tapestry for Curtains, Etc.
At Prices That Will Prove Pays You to Trade
NEW YORK STORE,
M. KOHN & CO.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

1884. 1894
Spring Trade!
Wichita surrounding country
thanks for their liberal
increased stock for the spring trade and aO
me mt
DRY GOODS 81"
shown Wichita which quality surpassed
the West reasonable Call and
LARuGNR b STINeON.
25- Street.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

Frtclass indemnity Oldest largest compan
We represent the following fire companies
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Notice and Proclamation.

Notice and proclamation of holding special
election in Greeley township, in Sedgwick
county, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03
Railroad Lands.

The Railroad Company has for sale in our
district the following described lands:
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-12-05

The total yield of sorghum sugar for
this year is not likely to exceed L.
100000 pounds, and the yield of
syrup is about 30,000,000 gallons.
Sugar beet culture is prospcring in
California, and the factory at Alva-
redo-thc only one in the United
Statcs-has made u large quantity
of sugar this season. Beets grown
by the Department of Agriculture
the present season show q low per-
centage of sugar. The Department
has established a laboratory in Loui-
siana to study the chemistry of sugar
manufacture. 1t is felt that new
methods of manufacture will have to
be introduced if prices remain as
they are, or the sugar industry OF
the country will languish.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-12-05
ALiTTLE SHOP TALK.

Hitherto we have not had space to
notice the kind defence made for us
by the 81 array Press, against some
one who came to it with n charge of
plagiarism against this paper. The
ground of the charge was an article
headed, Dead-beat Sugar" If,
as our accuser believed, the article
was somewhat identical with one
that appeared in the New York
Nation, it was only a fresh proof of
the old saying that great minds run
in grooves-that is, assuming that
the mind directing the Nation is a
great one. AS matter of fact, we
do not remember having ever seen
the paper in question, or any article
credited to it. Some of the facts
given in that article were gained
from various readings, but the bulk
of them were placed within quotation
marks, and credited to "an Ameri-
can paper" Our deductions from
the facts were entirely our own. In
this connection let us add to the
appropriate remarks Of the SATURDAY
Press, few words to remove n
popular misapprehension of the
functions of an editor. An editor S
sole business is not to write original
essays. That is only small part
of his work. His labors comprise
culling, extracting, selecting, digest
ing, condensing and adapting the
most heterogeneous materials from
thousand different sources. IL is
lack of the versatile capacity for
these and other functions which
causes the many failures of Journal
istic enterprises attempted TO be
floated upon mere individual talent
and ability in original composition.
In short, the typical editor of all
work must above all have capacity
for using his raw material to the best
advantage, both with regard to the
space at his disposal and the varied
classes of minds and tastes he has to
serve.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-12-05
FOREIGN COMMUNICATIONS.

The Hdicdiidn has recently had
series of articles upon the desira-
bility of some change in the present
mutual arrangements of the Oceanic
and the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
panies, whereby the public might
receive the full benefit of their SER
vices. 1t is very hopeless case.
Our Legislature granted an cxorbi-
tant subsidy to the Oceanic Com
pany, almost Internationally. The
Oceanic Company requites our gene
rous treatment by enforcing an out
ragcous bargain with the Pacific
Mail Company, whereby the latter
is inhibited from serving us in any
way between here and San Fran
cisco, except carrying the mails.
The way the steamers of the two
lines fail to connect when they
might easily 90 so Is one Oh
the exasperating results of this
unjustiiable compact. But what is
the use of the press making fuss
about the matter? If it suited the
interests of the Messrs. Spreckels to
make the desired changes, no doubt
they would not require to be advo-
Gated. As the unsatisfactory ar
rangements continue, The inference
can only be that what the taxpayers,
merchants and travelling public de-
sire, it does not suit the owners OF
the Oceanic line to grant. Such will
continue to be the order of things
here so long as this country mani
tests its consent to being governed
for the benefit of monopolists,
oligarchs and spectators.