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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23
COMING FROM TEXAS.

Mr.. Bartholomew received the following
letter to-day which is not devoid Of interest
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 18th, 1884.
Mr.. Bartholomew,
Wichita, Kansas.
DEAR SrK:-l.ast fall and winter was il,
your city several times and was favorably
impressed indeed with that part of Kansas
and am getting more and more anxious to
leave this hot, dry country. l have lived
here now eleven years and in that time We
have had one crop; the rest Of the seasons
We have had to depend upon Kansas fol
everything We want, unless it is a little mus
ty, wcavel-eaten corn meal. ground-ur
shucks, cobs and all-oh, its fearful
This year. we are going to be the hardes,
pressed we have ever been. There has beer
no rain since the 25th of June, and ever,
thing is cut short This state promise.
more and yields less than any state in the
Union.
!, with Others, want to 60 up to Kansas.
want 10 buy farm, and one or two other.
want to buy say, from eighty to one hun
dred and sixty acres. II improved. if raw
and good lands, will buy more. One or tive
want to rent say, from eighty 10 one hundred
and twenty acres with good houses and
barns, if healthy; if not. they don't want
any. What can you do for us. How is the
country opening up west of Wichita. l wa.
over to kingman last October and thought
some of buying land out there. Have YOU
any good lands in that county. I like the
country lying south of Wichita as far a:
Wellington. Write me at your ccnven.
fence. have some property here to dis.
pose Of when shall leave for Kansas.
Yours truly,
j r Hkpr
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

and teach the pupils the importance of be
ing prompt. He spoke of politeness, rude.
ness, false syntas, profanity and immoralit,
at length. 1t is the duty of the teacher to
see that all improper influences are banished
from the schools and play grounds. Teach.
ers should have the co operation Of parents.
This is necessary TO the highest success Of
the schools.
At the close of the address Mr.. Campbell
aid in brief: "Begin as you propose to con-
tinue. DO not attempt more than you can
do well. Speak in natural tone. Make
few promises, and above all things do moi
scold or complain. You are the teacher; b
master Of the situation. Be as ready to SCI
the good qualities in your pupils as theil
faults. Teach truth, punctuality, kindness
obedience, reverence, morals. Secure ut.
tention first, last and all the time"
The teachers gave close attention to the
speaker.
Our schools have made good begin.
ming.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23
GOOD BYE.

Thomas j. Holmes, who has been with
the EAGLE Office since March or April, 1872.
except for few months during the summer
and fall of 1875, bid us good bye yesterday.
Tommy commenced Is roller~boy. In three
or four years he reached the forernanship Of
the Office. For some time past he has been
manager of the job department He has
been faithful to himself and to us, industri-
GUS, conscientious, and true. and we feel
sorry to part with him. From boy We had
seen him grow 10 manhood, had congratu-
lated him when he had found one worthy to
share his snug, pretty home, which was
earned by his own industry, rejoiced with
him when that home was frightened by
pledges of affection, and, of course, to bid
good bye to such an one could be nothing
less than sorrowful. Twelve and a
half years is long time, yet
how short it seems in looking back.
Twelve and a half years comes very nearly
the history Of our city and all the ups and
downs of the EAGLE. Nor in drouth, nor
in grasshopper times, nor in overworked
days did Tom ever grumble or utter word
Of dissatisfaction. He was here when Johnny
Wallace-another who was with us long
term Of years-and here when he left.
There is but one man connected with the
Office now who was with us when Tommy
Grst took his place behind the old Washing
ton Press, and that one writes these lines
He now goes into business for himself, and is
assured that however great his success there
is one who will never foster any but feelings
of exultation that one who had been so
closely and so long connected with the
EAGLE and who had been as true to Others
as to himself was reaping the reward SO
richly deserved. If success crowns his ven
ture, well and good, but if not he knows
that the latch string hangs out at the end o!
the road that leads to this Office.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Mr.. VIM. Van Valtenburg, Of Union
a half-foot huskers in his neighborhood, a,
some Of the corn there on the bottom farms
wear their ears eight feet from the ground
and in order to whisper to them to come
down and go into the crib they will have to
import an outfit of giants. Stranded side
show flats" will make note of this. H.
also relates that seeding is late on account
Of dry weather. That new town called
Hatfield has been started there, thirteen
miles northwest, on the line of the proposed
route of the Wichita and Mcpherson rail-
road, which is growing nicely. And, that
Union, is strong for the Plumed Knight and
the grand old warrior.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

An old settler Of "A made his appearance
Yesterday at the "Wichita land and loan
company in the shape Of a red legged grass
hopper, claimed, by those who are critics
on this kind of stock" to be regulation
hopper Of the old school of 1874 when they
made the long-to-be remembered raid upon
the valley-not of Jehosephat, but of the
Arkansas. He was court martaled, and for
his fool-hardy action in coming back to
look over the fields laid low in the years of
the past, was decapitated. He cared but
little though whether he had a head on him
or not, for he strutted and swore vengeance
until his captors became alarmed for feai
he might bring back his legion of followers
and run him through cider mill.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23
CITY SCHOOLS.
]. b, HART.

There WAS full attendance Of the city
teachers at their first regular meeting Fri
day afternoon. Twenty-nine is the number
now employed to train the youth of our
city. They report an enrolment of nearly
l.400 the first two weeks.
After roll call and some miscellaneous
business had been attended to, Prot. Camp
bell. the superintendent, addressed the
teachers. He spoke Of examinations, their
object, use. manner Of conducting them. and
the number that probably would be held
during the term. He requested the teach
ers 10 look after absentees. To be punctusl
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Lillian Browns Jollities closed their en-
gagement at Turner'S Opera House last even
ing to discouragingly small audience who
however received rich treat in the second
production of 'The Electric DOLL" judy
ing from the liberal amount of applause be-
slowed the audience was highly delighted
We regret that our citizens failed to show
their appreciation of Manager Asks en-
deavors to introduce frst-class companies
to visit our city, for the Jollities were deserv
ing much better patronage than bestowed
upon them.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Our reporter yesterday came upon a
group of Democrats gathered around Mr..
Peter Conroy trying to persuade him that
he was doing wrong in boiling the Demo-
cratic ticket. There were four or five of
them in all but Mr.. Conroy proved more
than match for the whole lot. Mr. Conroy
is a genuine Irishman and is well posted.
He lives south Of Goddard where there is a
large Irish settlement, good many of whom
have concluded that it is time to free them
selves from the Democratic shackles. Mr..
Edward Wall, who has always been a red
hot Democrat, has Mt last got his eyes open
and will vote the straight Republican ticket.
These men live in the country but they read
the papers and keep posted.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

September corn went up another ten
cents in Chicago yesterday over Saturdays
prices, making the market eighty cents.
Our report, as will be seen, says the excite
ment was unprecedented, and shorts wanted
to settle. October rose three and half
cents, and closed at two and half cents
higher, or at fifty-eight and three-quartcr
cents per bushel.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The new Green building on tho avenue
has already been leased. The middle room
in the building has been leased conditional
", fora clothing house, and the east room
will be used as restaurant by a gentleman
from Pueblo, who will also occupy the sec
ond and third stories for sleeping apartments.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

1t win be seen by the dispatches that
Danford, who failed AS banker at Cald-
well, and Dan Ainsworth, of Newton, who
had gone out to the Pacific to open up in
the banking business, have "busted." Their
bank was closed with large amount Of de-
posts in the hands Of Danford, who skipped
with his wife over to Victoria, but poor
Dams neck is likely to stretch for not get
ting away at the same time his partner did.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The official board of the Methodist church
and the building committee held II meeting
last night, The brick work will not COM
mence before the middle or last of this week
owing to the contractors inability to secure
the cutting of the water tables on time.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

w. A. Plummer is secretary of the Tioga-
Point Driving Park Association, ut Athens,
Pennsylvania, and how We know il is from
IL complimentary ticket admitting an EAGLE
reporter TO the same. Plummer can't forge,
the old stamping ground.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The frame house that formerly occupied
the site OF Mr.. Balch's proposed new block
on Douglas avenue, near the Douglas
Avenue hotel, has been moved out and will
occupy the spot made vacant by the burn
ing of Mr.. Balchs little frame near the Dc
cidental
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Eli Benedict, who made short stop in
town Yesterday on his way east, brought
with him from his farm, eighteen miles west
of here in the country, several large ears Of
corn--one of which measured plump four
teen inches; and yet We are told that this j:
not good year for corn in Kansas. A little
more rain, and the sun little less salubri.
Gus, and it would have had to be plucked by
men on stills.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The city council held no session last nigh
because no quorum could be got together
-Four of the council or just one-half of it
members are absent from the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

A blind woman accompanied by girl
attracted the street pedestrians yesterday by
sheets of paper. and they aroused sympathy
, enough to gather in quite an amount of
change, though of course this was but a poor
compensation for the loss of that great bless
ing, sight
A flock of several hundred pelicans circled
over the city on Sunday. 1t was though,
by some that they were buzzards and were
investigating the alleys, but it was probably
incorrect ms no worse smelling object than an
old shoe can be found in the alleys and back
wards.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The heavens thickened up last evening
and the prospects ola rain are now very
good. 1t sprinkled little before midnigh'
and We hope by the time this paper reaches
the homes of the city this morning that i
may be coming down right earnestly.
The leading hotels show large arrivals
having pages Of new names, many Of which
are capitalists looking for investments. They
are welcome; the more the rnerrier. We have
the inducements and the lands, we can give
them good investments while they can ado
to our prosperity. Let the good work &c
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

w. W. Dill is fixing up his old stand for a
restaurant. He says he will fit it up in fine
style, and will provide the hungry and thirs-
ty with frst-class nourishment
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The commissioners were in session yes
terday canoe ling scrip and getting ready
for the annual squaring Of accounts. The
work of condemning lands for the Santa Fl
company was postponed thirty days.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Despite the very unpleasant weather sun
day--heat, dust and wind-all the places OF
worship in the city were well attended.
Whatever may he said of Wichita's wicked
ness the leaven of good is very large.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

A new museum has unfurled its canvas
next to Mr.. Caimen's tailor shop. Some idea
of the attractions on the inside may be
gathered from the picture gallery on the
ont side
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

J. W. Miller, vice-president and genera
manager Of the 81. Louis. Fl. Scott & Wich-
ita railroad. accompanied by Mr.. Wood.
chief engineer, have been out along the lire
Of their road west as tar as Anthony. max
ing arrangements TO push the construction
of the road southwest at once. We learn
that large force will be put to work and
the road extended 10 Anthony by January
I 1884,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

j. p. Allen and wife returned from Leav-
enworth Sunday. Mr.. A. says the Missouri
Valley got great soaking rain on Friday
which extended into the central part of the
state
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Several thousand dollars worth of farm
aud suburban property has been sold to
Mr.. NJ. Kirk, of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, by A. l.
Austin, and he is not yet satisfied but is look.
ing for more.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Edward Vail * Co. will open splendid
stock Of watches. clocks and jewelry on
Main street, next door north Of the Arksns
sas Valley bank October LIST.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Two large boilers came in on the Frisco,
from st. Louis yesterday for the Wichita
water works. They are whoppcrs.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

J. w. Bear, the county surveyor, will dur
ing this week, lay out another addition to thu
city. The piece Of land consists Of fifty-sev-
en- acres and lies one halt mile north of the
Union depot, being formerly the property
Of Mr.. Falkenstein, but now belonging tc
Mr.. Gage and will be known AS Cages nd
dition.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The monster bologna, that hangs at the
grocery of Husey q Kroenert, is to sausage
what Blaine is 10 Cleveland. Democrats, take
a look af II
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Mr.. X. +. Morse. one of the pa,entees of
the Morse Bros.' fence machine, returned
from Kansas City state fair Sunday evening.
Their machine took the first premium. So
derstrom 4 Oils, the fence manufacturers
of this city, employ the Morse Brothers
machine, and their fences give great salts
faction as 10 good looks and durability.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The Kingman train came in two hours
late yesterday morning owing to some mis-
hap to the engine about mile east of God
dard
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The young ladies and school girls o!
Wichita are evidently taking an active inter-
est in the presidential campaign, as large
numbers of them appeared yesterday even
ing wearing jaunty little caps that made
them look charming, and it was a noticeable
fact that by far the greater number and the
prettiest girls, were for Blaine and Logan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

That miserable affair which some ten
years ago served to hold cowboys till morn
ing denominated "cooler" but which is a
disgrace TO a civilized community was bro
ken open Saturday night or Sunday morn
ing by the five men confined within its walls
OF course they walked off and cooled of and
We don't blame them.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23
NEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS


The following are the real estate transfer.
recorded in the Office of the register Of deeds
yesterday:
\ A English and wife 10 A SIR
RCo. 3 tracts on NV cor of sw or,
sec el, tip Z, l. e and ne prot sw or
2l-E-l e. English's second add
W icilta Observation-Disclosures.
John i Neil Ia George . Neil part
of NV cor of sw quarter of ne or. sec
10. tp -, ST e......................... 100
Martha Guthrie and son TO Z Win
ants, lot 6, Waco 81, Waterman's
add TO Wichita. ....................... 700
Alden Speere and Caroline VI Speerc
Harry S Dean, lots l-2-s4-5-5, blk
16, Cheney ..............-................. $50
l. Tillinghaust 20 J. II, Allison. sw
or, eec 81 tp -, 9, l6o scves. lo0o
United States 10 VIM. Sellers, nv or
sec -, tp 70. 5 W l6o acres .....-,. Home
stead patent
\. f. Osborne 20 J. 5. Watkins. lots
50 and 81 blk s and lots los and lOs
blk 3 and " hf o! school reserve blk
2orrin & Phillips addition. l
Fred Il. and Catherine r Atkins 10
Chss K Allison, lots y. ~. IS, ~.
80 and o.. Atkins addition to Clear
water. ...-..-.-...-....--.-....... 40
VIM. Grifiinstein and wife to CO.
Albert, part of NV cor of sw or Of
ne Or sec, l6 pt, y e........-..--. 500
J. N. Chain to Nellie stephens. lot Is
Fourth I.O0
Isaac =. Watkins to " L Osborne,
lot 81. Ss. los and l07. blk 6 and e
hf of school reserve. blk Orrin x
Phillips addition. ........................ I
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23
a Nigh Compliment Paid conover Bros Plane .
''Stelnway HaII'' Yesterday.

4 Nigh Compliment Paid conover Bres. Plane at
''Steinway HalI'' Yesterday.
The following is correct version of let
ter addressed to Mr.. Ion Arnold concerning
the Conover Bros Piano.
Ion ARNOLD, ESQ.,:
DEAR SIR take great pleasure in state
ing that / have examined the Conover
Bros Upright Piano with most fattering
results, finding not only a superior quality
of tone throughout, but extant in all its diff
ferent parts Of mechanism.
Very truly yours,
J. ADAH NORRIS,
Twelve years organist of the First N. E.
Church, Boston, Mass.
Mr.. Norris is Musical Director now of the
LILLIAN Brown Co."
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Another new culvert has been built at the
intersection of Topeka avenue with Pint
street.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The Grcenbackers will hold services to-
night at the court room. DIR. DAVIS, OF
Marion, and others will speak.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Last Friday fellow walked off with q
pair of shoes from the store of Mr.. j. l..
Hodge on Douglas avenue. He was cap
tured by Officer Brazier and the shoes re-
covered. When Mr. Hodge was asked to
appear against him, he said it was no Use, as
if he were convicted the county would have
to pay his board in jail. We have heard
several citizens say that the city should pro-
vide a rock pile for such fellows to practice
on. Sneak thieves and tramps have no
dread Of jais, but they generally dread the
rock pile.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Pollock & Pearce are having very hand
some curtains placed over their plate glass
windows.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Harry Hill shipped carload of horses
within day or two, bnt reports the market
rather dull.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Main street seems to be determined to
keep up with Douglas avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Young Mr.. Clarence Woodman. son of
W. c. Woodman of this city, has invented
car couple which is said to be wonder in
simplicity and strength. which incurs no
particular expense in changing from the old
style to his patent, and which is msniputa-
ted without going between the cars. He
took n model of his device down TO WASH
ington, and. although several thousand
patents covering this point had been invent
ed, his commended itself So strongly that
letters patent were issued Immediately. This
week convention of railroad men will be
held ia Boston and Clarence will go directly
from Washington to Boston to lay his patent
before that convention. OF course il ID a sue
csss, the thing viii be great fortune. and we
hope he may get hearing.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The sidewalk at Mrs. Daggett's on First
street is being repaired.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

There is on exhibition at the real estate
Office of Stanley Il Garrison, stock of what
is claimed to be sod corn, that is twelve fee,
high and seven feet to the ear II was
raised between the two rivers. four miles
from the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Several movers and herd of ponies pass
ed through town headed for the west.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

The railroad, at the crossing of Douglas
avenue was being repaired yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23
THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION AND rA,e.

the ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION AND FAIR.
Via the Popular St. Louis. r.. Scott snd
wichita Railroad.
Twill have on sale tickets for the exposi-
ton and fair at the following rates:
From September I'd to 9th, at SlG.65 for
the round trip, limited to five days to re-
turn.
On September llth, 18th, 18th, 22d. 25th,
10Th and October End, Mt $3.50 limited to
five days to return.
From October 4th to llth, inclusive, mt
Sl3.65 for round trip, limited to October
18th.
From October 18th to 10th, inclusive, at
$3.50 for the round trip, good To return
FIVE DAYS after date of sale.
Now is the best chance ever offered to go
to the great St Louis exposition and fair
Come one and all and avail yourseles of
this opportunity. A. y. jon e., Agent.
dlOs-tf.
For fruit of all kinds, fresh and good, go
to Jno. Schott. dl00-tf
We have received 4 new supply Little
Joker Smoking Tobacco.
64-0o WICHITA WHOLESALE GROCER Co.
Telephone your orders to Baughman Il
Freeman for hack or livery 7O-tf
We are making a reduction on all OF
Stacy, Adams Il Co.'S. hand sewed shoes for
men. come and get pair while they are
selling 20 cheap. A. ALLEN.
Passengers going east at Kansas City
should take the Great Burlington Route. For
speed, safety and comfort it is without a
rival. dl07-lts
Nonpariel velveteen the best made.
MUNsoNs.
Our Fall Stock of Boots and Shoes was
never so large and prices never so low as at
the Red Front Shoe Store. dl03-tf
John Schott has just received choice lot
Of bananas
Blood will tel 50 will low prices on good
goods which is the cause Of our busy and in
creasing trade in Boots and Shoes at the
Red Front Shoe Store A. ALIEN. d103-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Mr.. A. b. Lennon, Of the Newton Repub-
lican, with his little boy came in Monday
noon from Winfield, where the two had
spent the Sabbath. Mr.. Lennon speaks
most hopefully of the Republican party in
Harvey county, where all minor differences
have been vent in the determination to down
the Democracy and afterwards settle their
little differences within the party.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

A wholesale fruit house will be one of the
next new enterprises in Wichita. A COM
pany has been organized with Mr.. H. j.
Hills, an old and experienced business man,
as general manager or director. The house
will be conducted something in the spirit
or plan of what was suggested in Friday
mornings EAGLE. All kinds of fruits and
some classes Of vegetables will be handled
by purchase and on consignment, in their
season, by this new firm.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-09-23

Jerseys! Jerseys. Second Invoice.
MUNsoN's.