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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
WICHITA HIGH SCHOOL.
WICHITA, Oct. %, 1884.

WICHITA, Oct. %, 1884.
To the Editor of the Daily Eagle.
The following are a few of the quotations
and conundrums which were collected re-
c.ntly by the high school pupils:
JULIUS cEsAR-ACT ". SCENE II.
There is n tide in the affairs of men,
Which taken Mt its flood
Leads on to fortune
Omitted. all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shadows and in mlstries.
MEASURE FOR MEAsURE-ACT ". SCENE III.
Put not yourself into amazement how these
things be,
For all difficulties are but easy when they
are known.
AILs WELL THAT ENDS wELL-Acr l.
SCENE l.
Our remedies in ourselves do lie
Which we ascribe TO heaven the fated sky, =,
Gives us free scope, only doth backward pull
Our slow designs when we ourselves are dull.
HAMLET-AcT V. SCENE II.
Let Hercules himself do what he may,
The cat will new, the dog will have his day.
Why are the stars on the flag of the L. 5.
like the stars of heaven.
Ans. Because it is beyond the power OF
any nation to hand them down.
WHY is Chinamar's heaG like vegeta-
BILE garden?
Ans Because it is queue( )cumbered.
What is il that man often Gees and God
never does?
Ans. One greater than himself.
WHY is life the greatest of riddles?
Ans. Because we must all give it up.
WHY is the 1850 train hard to catch?
Ans. Because it is ten to one you catch
ii.
Which one Of the eastern states do the
young ladies prefer
Ans New Jersey.
Why do ladies prefer husbands nam ed
William?
Ans. So they can have VIII of their
own.
The literary work of the high school is d.
yided into three departments, viz: A reading
circle; debating club, and general literary.
We hold our sessions on Monday evenings.
| want to make this literary work one of the
most attractive features of the school. The
bows had an animated discussion of the free
trade question at our last session. On next
Monday they will discuss the following
y opposition: Resolved, That the United
States has reached her golden age.
The reading circle composes one section
of the regular G. L. 5. G., of this city.
MANY thanks to DIR. Mathews for two ex-
cellent archaeological specimens, one pei
icanus onocrotalus, the other a beautiful
Gallinago Wilsonii, and Mr.. G. w. Collins
for fine corbo cormoramas, and more es-
peeially 20 Mrs. Collins for her instruction
aud assistance in mounting them for the
high school cabinet The pupils have made
a fine collection of forest leaves, represent
ing all the native trees aud shrubs in this
section, and have pressed and prepared
| then, ready for mounting.
Mr.. b. II. Herman, photographer of Gin
cinnati. has made some excellent pictures
of the high school as well as Of the other de-
partments.
We are making good progress in music.
The classes in Greek anu Latin are doing
finely. A German class will be arranged
for soon. More next week.
Respectfully,
JOHN q. STEFFRE, Principal.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
FOR SALE.

One Of the rarest bargains ever met with
in ones life time. Fred Schattner, offers for
the next ten days, his beautiful fruit and
vegetable gardens, which would be cheap at
IS, 900 cash, but will sell the above at great
sacrifice if purchased within the above men
toned. Terms, part cash and part on time
if desired.
The above consisting of sixteen lots in the
highest state of cultivation of all kinds of
fruits of the best varieties and choicest; a
peach and apple orchard in full bearing,
apricot, pear and plum trees. Five thou
and Turner thornless red raspberries, over
five thousand blackberries, the very best,
three hundred hills of large mammoth white
gooseberries, large bed of Captain Jack
Strawberries. The sales of above fruits have
netted over and above $500 per annom for
three years past.
Improvements-IIouse of five rooms with
10foot ceilings, hall, closets, porches, cellar,
well, 80 feet, with pump in dining room, wat
er, purcst and sweetest and best in the city,
| also 100 barrel cistern in kitchen. Out
buildings consist of stables for two cows and
horses, carriage house coal and wood shed,
poultry house and henery. The furniture
can be bought if desired at reduced price.
This beautiful property is situated in one
of the most desirable and healthy locations
| in the city fronting four streets, Pine,
Oak, Wichita and " alter, Neighborhood
| first-class. dl35-tf-wlt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
OUR FASHIONABLE BOULEVARD.

On south Lawrence avenue, just beyond
the w. Il W. railroad crossing. the street is
being put in splendid condition by a large
force of workmen who are there employed.
II is being cut down at the sides. drainage
being thus secured, while the dirt ;hus
obtained is used in building up the center.
in metropolitan style, SO that when COM
pleted this portion Of our most fashionable
dive will be on a par with the northern
division of the street. and then our city will
have a beautiful boulevard of nearly or
quite three miles in length. live now could
but have some s!%dghing this coming winter
what fine drive this beautiful street would
make. and what brushes there would he
between our local steppers on this western
Harlem lane. How the bells would nerrlly
jingle, and the happy peals OF laughter ring
out upon the crisp night air. and the shadows
fit By like spcctres in the moonlight. Our
CITY embraces almost everything that Is de
sirabie. Let us order and insist upon hav-
ing sleighing, when the proper time comes,
now that we are to have such splendid
avenue for driving.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. 5. W. Woodrow, Universalist, will
will preach at Russell hall icourt room) this
evening at 7:30 o'clock; subject: "Dogma-
;ism ard agnosticisn." Cordial welcome
extended 10 all.
preach AT the Presbyterian church to-day
morning and evening.
There will be no services at the Baptis;
church to-day. Rev. Harper, the pastor be
ing i'll. Sunday school at the usual hour.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

A couple of citizens put up job on a
MASKING dude night before last. The said
dude had been Boosting of his exploits in the
mashlng industry. in certain place on
Douglas avenue during the afternoon. At
night one Of the gentlemen who heard his
warn hired team and took him ont riding.
and brought him TO the place where one Of
the females whom he had mashed lived. The
woman had heard the story and she mashed
the masher in the mouth with a slap of the
hand. Soon after another of the mashed
women mashed him in a like manner. He
is moi boasting now 10 amount to ANYTHING.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

A big bargain in choice farm, price on
ly $4,000; part of this on time; l6O acres Of
choice black land, 40 acres fenced, so in
good cultivation, good house and stable, 100
budded peach trees, 40 apple in bearing,
Russian variety, all set to clover and blue
grass; miles north of Garden Plain, one
fourth mile from school house. This is the
best real estate bargain in Sedgwick county.
TAYLOR * PIKE,
dl33-tf Garden Plain, Kas.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
e-ea, 4s Cen. sale-chic.so Bargain house

See what 40 cents will buy during this
week: One bunch good tips worth 70 cents;
one bunch feather pompons; one handsome
bird. one childs velvet hat worth Sl.20; lad
les velvet and straw hat worth Sl.00; one
black plnme; one BOYS hat worth Sl.00; one
set good silver plate tea spoons worth Sl.25:
one misses all wool scarlet vest worth 70c:
one infants hand-knit saxony wool shirt;
one lady's alligator shopping bag sold every
where for S1.00; one lady's extra fine merino
vest or drawers worth 75c; one pair lady S
black brilliant Lisie thread hose usual price
15c; two pair lady's all wool cashamcre
seamless hose. cheap at SOC pair: four pairs
infants all wool ribbed hose; FIVE good all
linen collars. ladies or rents; one pair lad
les or misses fine SaNony mittens; one pair
ladies' extra length Lisle thread feeced
gloves: one pair seamless fine cotton
hose leeced lined: one pair elegant large
damask towels worth each 40 cents:
A good corset worth soc; two skanes first
quality German knitting yarn, worth per
sAane 4oc: one yard very heavy and fine
scarlet twill -wool flannel. worth more money:
one ward all wool 40-inch cashmere<. never
sold less than Csc: one yard good velvetesn:
five all linen hem stitched handkerchief:
one stylish satin scarf worth 55c and 81:
BOYS sco,h-mix shirt or drawers; gents fine
whits merino shirt or drawers: gents
Scotch mix shirt or drawers, fully worth
,5e; gents. camel hair, one pair boys iesiher
mit;ens: one ladies misses o. child's knit
hood: one pair ladies' fine muslin drawers
worth S5c: one psir ladies' fine muslin shirt,
cheap at 75c; one child's plush and satin
crown hat. worth Sl.25: one pair infants kid
button shoes, worth s5c; one-half pound
good all wool warn: one ward good water
proof: one pair hne lace plow shsms; one
dozen linen napkins; one yard fine and fancy
striped table linen. Honest value: one and
one-half pounds canton flannel for Acc Re
member our garments are cheap
Hull BRo's.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Mr.. w. Fenncll, who owns the Higgins
botham farm. which, by the way, j. one %
the fines, properties in the county, is feeding
cight hundred head of cattle and two hun
bred and fifty head of hogs. Our friend
Fennell, who is IA straight up and down Re
publican. was down 20 Kansas City tn,
other day on business, when he heard :
Democrat offering to bet 500 that Cleve
land would carry New York. When Femme
rot this Democrat to point where he would
stick. he lust covered his pile.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

A. c. Broadway, who lives eight miles east
of this city. was in town day before yester-
dav. He hiiched his team in front of a
grocery store on east Douglas avenue, and
went into the store to make some purchases,
and when he came out the team was gone.
Surprising they had broke loose and gone
home. he struck out on foot, but on arriv
ing at home the team WAS not there. lie
came TO the city yesterday in search of them,
but at last accounts had got no trace of
IL
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

Tho following Republican meetings have
been arranged, and will take place on dates
noted, and will be addressed by prominent
Republicans:
Eagle township, Camp school house, Mon
day, October q.
Minneha, Monmouth school house, Mon
day, October y.
Clearwater, Tuesday, October Is
Frant township, Park school house; Wed
nesday %.
Hatfield, "Wednesday. October -.
Cheney, Thursday, October Jo
Kichi township, Union school house, FRI
day, Fctober 81. =, = w ,,.;o,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
Farms For Sale.
TO LEASE,

For term of five years, 10000 acres of the
best grazing land in New Mexico. 1t is sur
veyed and recommended for confirmation.
The fence is complete on two sides and
nearly SO on the third. have the posts all
ready for the fourth side. There is CON-
Portable house and good outhouses, two or
three large enclosures, and about 100 tons
of hay, which can be taken at valuation.
The whole can be leased at four cents an
acre fenced, or 1 will lease the halt, if de
sired. Apply to WIN. PrNXERToN, Wagon
Mound. d136-4t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The street soapman cut a ridiculous figure
Yesterday. as he daubed lather all over his
clothes and rubbed it in his hair. He was a
spouter of the first water, but must have felt
rather dubious as the October zephyrs play
ed over his well soaked head. He claimed
almost anything for his great renovator and
even Jumped down TO cure a horse of a
founder by single application, but at latest
advices the animal was worse. Soap man,
thy name is Dennis
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

A wagon load of fine fish, caught IN the
Walnut, were sold on our streets yesterday
They consisted offine specimens OF buffalo
suckers and catfish. One large cat weighed
forty pounds.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The best home talent Of the city are to as
sist in making the vocal and instrumental
programme for the Catholic fair, an unsur-
passed one Nothing las been left undone
to give a rare musical and literary treat to
those who attend, aud AS there is no admis-
sion fee, we hope many will avail themselves
Of this opportunity.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

There was one plain drunk under consld-
Grafton in the police court yesterday, but he
Welded no fruit. Frome Horn, a dalnseI OF
the demi-monde persuasion, paid $40 INTO
the treasury.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The one-armed and one-legged man who
was sentenced yesterday to six months IN
the county jail, caused good deal Of merri-
ment on the street while Sheriff Fisher was
awaiting the arrival of street car to take
the batch of convic.s to the jail.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

At present the city is overrun with mend
icants-bind men and women, cripples and
all manner of people soliciting aims. There
are blind fddlers. organ grinders, and ped
oilers of every description. The most help
less and pitiful excite good deal of sympa-
thy and gather in good many dimes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Mr.. Stratzman's little two-year-old-boy
living nine miles east of the city, got hi'
hand badly mashed in corn shelter day
before Yesterday, an Mr.. Stratzman came al
the way to the city after DIR. Mccoy to
dress the wound.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The Republican meeting night before last
at Riverside. at the Sullivan school house,
was an interesting one and satisfactory
more so than was expected.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Several bad places on Main street were
Yesterday repaired by the filling in OF broker
stone. The city paps seem lately to have
decided to put a few patches on the streets
and sidewalks. 4 little is better THAI
nothing
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

McGri;f d Buckridge have built one o.
the bandsomest and best finished wagons II
the city for Finley Ross, the furniture man
on Main street The wagon IS both orna-
mental and substantial.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

People ought to exercise great caution IN
setting out poison for rats. Several very
valuable dogs have been poisoned IN the
city lately in that way. and children may
fall victims 10 the deadly drug If great eau
ton is not taken 10 set il where they cannot
reach ii.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The plats for numbering the city are in
the hands Of Mr.. North next to the post
Office, free to the inspection Of every one.
Find your number and put it up. 1t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

a reporter visited Mrs. Morgan's new
fashionable millinery establishment on Nam
street yesterday. The room is richly car
pe,ed and tastefully arranged. number
ofladies were present inspecting the elegant
display of ladies head gear. The assortment
of ladies hats of rich and rare material of
the latest style. is well worthy of inspection.
They are gems of beauty.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

NJ. Nugent was putting up fine new S',
stove and otherwise improving ms splehdid
restaurant on Main street Yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The Beacon quotes our account OF the
betting between Mr.. Lee and Frank smith,
and characterizes it us a lie. 1t is not lie,
the reporter who wrote it was present and
heard Mr.. Lee offer the bet. Several other
witnesses were present and Will subStan'iate
what was reported in the EAGLE.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
NOTICE,

For Sale-One track of land suitable for
large residence, 200 feet front by 40 feet
back, corner of Fourth avenue and Lewis
street. Inquire at Wichita gardens.
| dl29-tf w. II. SCoTT, Prop.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Harry Hill has dandy little wagon. Tie
calls it try-wagon, whatever that means
Try or no try, the little thing Is daisy. u
is single rig ana only wide enough TO hold
one person. 1t is very substantially bulIt
side and the words, Horse and Mul,
Market" are painted on the sides in hand
some letters. Mr. Mckenzie is the builder
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The Beacon's hired man says he don't
know much about heaven, but he imagines
it to be place where such unmitigated,
stupendous liars as the EAGLE staff never go.
Now. if we had any demand for an able
bodied. single-handed liar, we would GER
tainly pick on the Beacon's man, The fell
low has actually lied himself bald-headed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

f. Vail X Co., AS Main street, do all
kinds of watch, clock, and jewelry repair
ing. dl3S-lt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

The city clerk reported $3.50 voters regis
tered up to noon yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

All the coal yards did a rushing business
yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Rev. ]. ID. Hewitt, who has beer confined
to his room now thirty days by low fever
was better Yesterday, which will be wei
come news this morning TO his many friends
in this city. The work and daily presence
of this earnest man and true christian arr
daily missed,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
4o! 40! 49,!

The largest stock Of silver plated ware in
the city can be found at 4. Vail l. Cos AZ
Main street
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

An elegant line Of fine fancy goods. for
house decoration at +. Vail i Cos
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

We understand that a prominent business
man of this city Yesterday bet 81 900 that
Cleveland would carry New lork.-Beacon
You don't understand any such thing
You know well enough there Is no sucl
business crank, prominent or otherwise II
this city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Near sighted, far sighted, weak, no differ
ence what, Professor Samuels can remedy
the evil d127-u
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- : =
St. l.. r.. S. 4 W. R. R.

One hundred and fifty felt and straw hats
at Csc and SOC, worth 75c and 81, at Mrs. A,
Kramer's.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

+. b. WALL, Chairman.
A. b. WRIGHT, Secretary.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

+. Vail & Co., have in stock all grades of
Elgin, Waltham, and Springfield watches,
in both ladies and gentlemens sizes for gold
and silver cases.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26
Still Greater Reduction in Coal.

The Rogers Coal Co. have reduced the
prices of their celebrated Pttsburg coal
| fifty cents more per ton, making prices from
this date as follows: Pittsburg lump, $500
delivered; Pittsburg nut, $3.50 delivered.
They are also now prepared to fill orders for
the best Pennsylvania anthracite coal at
Sl1.5O delivered. Charcoal at 20 cents per
bushel delivered. They positively guar
antee their weight in every case. Give them
| n call. d9S-tf
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FOR SALE,

125 head of feeding steers, 8 and years old
Apply to S. T. MAJOR, at Wichita Grocery
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Baldwin Il Ostergren are now ready to
photograph all VINO call at their newly fur
nished rooms. No. 9S Douglas ave. 32-tf
Pittsburg lump coal for sale BY the Rogers
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

All goods sold by f. Vail & CO., are e2-
graved free of charge.
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No. IS Douglas avenue is where you
can rest comfortably while waiting for
your pictures. 32tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Stamping done in the best known method
and embroidery done on short notice at Mrs
A. Kramer's. dl3G-3t
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Materials for all kinds of fancy work al
Mrs. A. Kramer's.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

For the latest styles in fine millinery 60
to Mrs. A. Kramer's.
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d133-tf.
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itarWAItT, Iutsut!
rant township, Park school house; Wed
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

| Our Fall Stock of Boots and Shoes was
never SO large and prices never SO low as at
| the Red Front Shoe Store. d103-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1884-10-26

Monmouth school house, Mon
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-21
FOR THE CAMPAIGN,
The Daily and Weekly Champion.
For Republican Principles and Re
PUBLICAN Candidates.

The Daily Champion will be furnished
to mail subscribers, for the campaign
ending Novembes 6. (three mOnths,) for
1925. This Is at the rate of Opiy ten
cents per week. Subscriptions will be
eceiyed for one mouth at the rate 90 cts
or fortwo months 80 ccnLs.
The weekly Champion viii be sent to
subscribers. for three months ending
with the issue after election for %
cents.
These reduced rates arc offered to old
Ut rev subscribers, provided The cash Is
sent direct 10 the Champion Office. If
readers Of the champion will make
known to their friends these reduced
rates, they will Preatly promote RePubi-
can success.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-08-21
GOOD
MOrning
Gentle Reader
Did YOU know that
FRED. E. WINSHIP
had started in
business?
Did you know he is
anxious to work up
a good trade2
Did you know that
in order to do so he
expects to down
them on prices?

Did you know he has the nObbiest
store and the best selected stock in
the west.
Did you know that eleven years
experience in a new country gives
him decided advantages.
Did you know that your trade will
be a great object To him, and that he
expects to make his goods and prices
an object to you.
1t is good judgment in yOu to place
your dollars where they will do you
the most good and after a careful
inspection of my stock and prices, if
you do not think that l merit your
patronage, / do not want it. All
have to say is this: give me a trial.
pay no rents. Ny expenses all told
are a mere trife. My goods are
bought for cash and ] tiatter myself
that I can sell cheaper than any mer-
chant who does a credit business.
My stock is fresh, attractive and
complete in everything belonging to
general merchandise, and I shall al
ways pay the highest market price foi
produce.
You will find me dsing business in
the old Fred DuttOn store (which has
been lately refitted) where I hope to
receive a liberal share of your patron
age, and if your neighbOr asks you
tor the news, please tell him about
this little article you have seen in the
paper, and Oblige
Your Friend.
FRED T.. WISsuIP.