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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
A LITTLE MAIDS AMEN


a rustic OF robes as the anthem
SCARED gently away in the air
The Sabbath morn's service was over,
And briskly stepped down the stair;
Where the tall pulpit stairway came down.
Asleep crouched 4 tender wee wajden
With hair like q shadow crown.
Quite puzzled was by the vision,
But gently to wake her spoke,
When, at the first word, the fair damsel
With one little gasp straight awoke.
"What brought you here, fair little angel."
81 49,, ,a. r. A.. u, - ,ns o'h'
And ~, ~ - 49, I'm mas 80
"Wbo told you," began L she stopned me.
.Don't nobody toi3 me AT an
And mana can't see tos hes erwin,
And sides. air. isn't go small.
Pse been here before with my mamm.
We tummed when YOU rineed the biz bell:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
AclNcINNATI PORK PACKER.

One of Cincinnatfs wealthy and expert
enced pork packers will be in Wichita with
in a few days, probably next week, to take
survey Of this city, and 10 determine the
feasibility of making plant here We get
this from gentleman who saw him. The
pork man desires q western location, and he
saws where there is SO much corn there
must be fine hogs. His conclusion holds
good in our case. We suggest that the
board Of trade or the executive committee
hold a meeting and appoint committee of
two or three well posted gentlemen TO meet
this man, whose name can be obtained at
this Office, and to lay before him Wichita's
advantages and facilities. The committee
should be prepared with reliable estimates
of the hog product, of not only Sedgwick
county, but of Butler, Cowley, Harper and
Kingman counties, the locsl railroad rates
from surrounding towns to Wichita, and the
rates on cured meats 10 Chicago, St Louis
and New York, as also TO the territories and
states west ofus. Col. ". Stewart, who is
probably as we'll or better posted in that
business than any man in our midst, unhesi-
taiingly declares that no more profitable in
vestment FOR large capital could be found in
the state than pork packing at Wichita, and
that there is little or no danger Of engaging
too much capital. Will the board of trade
or its executive committee look after this
matter, and after the gentleman who comes
in that interest. If he is all that is repre-
sented they can very soon determine, and if
he il rot, the work will not be entirely lost
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
A GENIUS in ART.

Mr.. Clarence Bennett, of the Clifford
company, is n natural and famous genius in
the line of scene painting. 1t is said that he
never received any instruction in the intri-
cacies of the business, and vet he is a mas
ter of the art; and the beauty and perfection
of his work is only equalled by the rapidity
OF his execution.
All those who witnessed the production
Of "Peril" Friday night at the opera house,
saw and admired the beautiful 'sea shore at
Long Branch" scene, with its palatial hotel,
white capped waves and fascinating environ
ments. The dash Of genius played over this
bare canvass for but three short hours, and
10, the result, as there rounded and finished
in the beauty and grandness of perfection.
Truly genius is 3 wondrous gift, and such
work as this commands our profoundest ad-
nirntion. and the ordinary mind that has
never received the influence of the almost
supernatural in any line, is held spellbound
in specifies wonder at the touch of nature
that has passed the multitudes and but here
and there has been laid upon the favored
few. Genius, thou art q god, at whose
shrine all mankind bows in profoundest ad-
miration.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
BEYOND THE RIVER.

Things beyond the Arkansas are beginning
TO loom up. j. i. Moore is doing very
large business in his store and meat market
opposite the mill.
There il q new boot and shoe shop in
course Of erection, and several residences are
being erected.
The St Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita
company have q large force at work in their
wards.
The depo, is finished and the agent, B. Z.
Polk, is on deck ready for business. This
will be great advantage TO the people OF
West Wichita
We found thirteen wagon loads of movers
camped out in the Arkansas bottom, and q
great number Of women and children wash
ing and making their toilet preparatory TO
iourneying west. Some had driven all the
way from Illinois, some from Missouri and
Others from Indiana
Three hard looking trsmps had Just came
out of their hiding places down by the
river, and were shaking the dust of their
wardrobes. One had on a good coat and
vest, but his pants were sadly in need of a
new roof
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
ABOUT WHoLEsALlNG.

The wholesale business of this city con-
tinues to reach out Maybe some people
will not like any mention of the fact Blu,
Wichita is selling.goods to within sixty miles
Of Topeka, as far west as Pueblo with now
and then bill into New Mexico and south,
southwest and southeast in thirty odd towns
We saw yesterday bill Of goods made up
at Ketchum & Ketchum's for Florence and
these gentlemen supplied two firms with a
large bill of stoves and where they had to
come in direct competition with Bridge
Beach & Co. Wichita merchants may not
be able in their wholesaling line to make
just MS large profits as made by eastern firms
but heir expenses are not so great by three
fourths, nor their taxes nor rents. But all
that makes no difference. the merchants Of
Wichita took all that into calculation and
before they made move decided that they
must meet the prices Of eastern wholesalers
and they are doing it and will do it.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
DEMOCRATIC DUCKS.

H.G. Toler spent the last day or two in
town. He was not SO conspicuous on &C
count Of his size and the heighth of that
Cleveland and Hendricks tile for the
speeches he was making on the street corners
in which he did not strictly conhne himself
10 Democratic issues and men, but allowed
himself SO far 10 digress as to entertain the
bows with personal "reminiscences Of Dick
Walker, the editor Of the EAGLE ct al. As
the Democrats have without 50 much rs "by
YOUR leave, SIR" hornswoggled Bill Camp
bell and Ed Dorsey, we suggest that the Re
publicans retaliate by taking in Toler, the
bsles and Kos Harris and few like fellows.
The enly dificulty, from what we know Of
these men would Be that they have too much
principle to be nosed around Is decoy ducks
= v.s Ed and Bill Well we can say this
much in answer to Toler's abuse, and that
is, If the Democrats don't pat I'd Dorsey and
Bill Campbell into Office and keep them
there they will both desert the Democratle
party and 70 over 10 the Greenbscker.. Ball
and Ed were both mighty good Republicans
Is long as they could bold ONCE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

RAILROAD MAGNATES.

Wichita as railroad center was thought
no great shakes by railroad men themselves
for long time. But you are not compelled
to knocka railroad man down in order to
make him see point. This is not particu-
larry introductory TO the fact that Wichita
i now being viewed with no little interest
by railroad men who comprehend that great
Interests must center here in the near future,
but to saw that the several high officials Of
the several lines centering here will meet in
wichita next Monday by appointment to
settle some matters, Of which our readers
win be advised as soon as We have the
authority.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
A LITTLE BOY LOST.

Yesterday farmer who lives sixteen
miles out of the city, csme in on business
and was accompanied by his little boy, three
and one-half years of age. While the father
WAS occupied with his duties, the child
strsyed away, which fact was not noticed for
some time. Search was instituted by the
father, but no traces being found the police
were notified and after some time trail was
struck that led them To tho 3 d. Ose:
Chisholm creek near the mill, where Al last
advices il was lost, and some fears were en-
tertained that the little fellow had perhaps
fallen into the stream, though it is TO be
hoped that this will not prove to be the
case and that he may have been found after
our latest information last evening. The
theory WAS that the little fellow had strayed
away from the wagon, had became fright
ened, when he discovered he was lost from
his papa and had started home. We hope
he Is all right this morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
TOWNSHIP 90.

45s--l60 acres raw. smooth, heavy grass land
10 miles south. 1900.
a6I--l60 acres, 10 acres improved, smooth sur
face, heavy grass, deep soil, miles south
Of Cheney. 800.
Also acres 3 miles from Clearwater 900.
4lt- .l6O acres near Clearwater, highly I'M
proved, good house, barn and outbuildiDgs.
all hedged, 50 acres In forest and fruit trees,
living water. avery fine place looking on
into the Ninnescsh valley. $500.
3ss--I60 acres | y miles from Clearwater, well
improved, good house, orchard, corrsis,
creek, hedged. 400
s46--I60 acres, 20 acres In cultivation, all Mn
nescah bottom, I miles west OF Clearwater,
abarsain. 800.
S39--l60 acres, n part under plow. river bot
tom, lies near SAC and the two can go togeth-
er. 800.
se5--l6O acres miles south Of Cheney, 20 acres
improved. 1900.
44s--6lG acres between Derby and Mulvan" ali
highly improved, $50 acres in cultivation,
houses, barn, stable, granary, 10 acres in
groves This Is In all respects fine prop
erty; stock water and wells; cheap At the
money ID go.
49--34j acres one mile from Derby, all first
and second bottom, wateret by Spring
creek, 40 acres in timber, good house and
other buildings, very choice place 10 all
respects desirable. ii 600.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
Revised List of Our Lands.

as. --lG0 acres miles west on the Cowskin,
100 acres In cultivation, good house roums,
cellar, cistern, barn, granary and large
cribs, all hedged and crossed and all thor
oughly trimmed, wind pump and well, good
orchard, grove of acres. This Is in all re-
spects frst-class EARN and home. I, 800.
4Ss --l6O acres y mile west of river bridge
1876 acres urder excellent cultivation, rs
acres under fence, 30 acres in grove. all
choice land, house rooms, barn for IL
horses, } wells and pumps and river. 3 acres
in orchard in bearing. This is first-class,
10, 600
2.--sO acres miles northea In cultivation,
J05--l20 acres miles out overlooking The
town. 20 acres in cultivation. good house,
barn and stable, all hedged and crossed, 10
acre pasture, good wells, all kinds of fruits
in abundance, atown place outside of town,
200
@s.--32e acres on the Cowskin, west, watered
by the creek, good house and barn, well,
hedge, orchard, etc, all under good i'm
provement in all respects, very desirable
place, IL 500.
l5.--i60 acres 4 miles east, 100 acres In cult.
walton. good house and barn, hedged, un
failing stock water and we'll, orchard, 4, 800,
5ls.--l6O acres ~ miles from Goddard. 100
acres In cultivation. house. good cellar,
barn, etc, well and living creek water, or
chard of 500 trees; good farm. j, 900.
J24.--l60a acres miles northwest, all in high
cultivation, good house. barn and large
crib, nothing better, 1000
W., l,&tO
$3.50 acres : miles southwest, Cowskin
land, l.5 acres in crop, balance In grass.
house rooms, barn stable, crib for =, 900
bushels, % acre hog pasture, well and small
orchard; including crop, 49, 600
$50. --32O acres ~ miles from the city Limits
house rooms, kitchen and cellar large
barn and other outbuildings, hedged and
crossed, living water and orchard, rs, 600
ISL --i60 acres IL miles north of Cheney, so
acres in crops, good house, wells and line
orchard, $500
SEQ acres 3 miles west, house, wind mill
all nnder fence, 30 acres in crops, Cowskin
slope, 200.
a59.-l606 miles west, 4, 900
The following Is list Of generally choice and
well-improved lands
lG0 acres miles out, improved, 500.
100 acres 3h miles from Goddard, improved,
$500
100 acres miles from Goddard, improved.
500
l60 acres miles northwest, improved, 3, 800
lG0 acres miles northwest, improved -, 900.
l60 acres miles northwest, improved, 900.
100 acres4 miles northwest of Garden Plain
800
100 acres miles west Of city. go.
go acres miles from Garden Plain, IL Coz
l59 acres mile from Derby, watered, g COG
16O acres miles south, ,0dG.
leo acres near station TT. :. 4 ". X. x
1000.
l6O acres near station Fit 5. i W. r. R.,
3,40O.
l60 acres miles northwest, 200.
$40 and 51l liza acres IL miles east, good
houses, barns and all necessary outbuild-
ings, fine orchards, fine walnut, maple and
cottonwood groves, several good wells and
stream of living water. This Is one of the
best and most finely improved places in the
country Ii can he sold in body or liz
blocks. Terms very reasonable, and mad,
known for all or any part on application.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
SUFFERING CURED

A few days since We published certificate
bounding the character of Mr.. A. Chadwick,
who opens a school in this city for the pur-
pose Of curing cases of stammering or slut
tering. There is no doubt, we believe, OF
his ability TO perform 3 radical, permanent
and speedy cure. He had school formerly
in New York consisting of sixty persons
thus affected and he cured every one OF
them. The school at Philadelphia an
nounces that about one case in ten is incur
able Mr. Chadwick took four men dis
charged from the Philadelphia school as in
them all home completely cured. ANY one
can address him at this city. His character
is vouched for BY large number of leading
citizens and there is no doubt Of his doing
effectually Just what he saws he can.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
LONG MAYTHEY WAVE.

c. II. Dc Ford, sheriff Of Greenwood
county and S. +. Wicker, deputy of the
same county, paid visit last evening Ia
their old comrade in arms, J. II. Ayres, fore
man of the EAGLE Sheriff DE Ford is q
very popular man in his county and genial
gentleman to meet, and though he WAS nom
committal upon his present mission. be
talked freely of the old days when the boys
in blue, that are now scattered to the four
corners of creation, were side by side, shar.
ing the same fare, hardships and dangers
There is something touching about these
meetings of men who have been separated
in many instances for twenty years, and real
izing the fact that each year cuts off some Of
their number, those that are spared cling
closer together. Long may they live and
all honor and glory TO the saviors Of our
homes orr liberties and our country
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

A renowned Democrat received in one of
yesterdays mails circular from Oklahoma,
in which he was dunned for dollar. 1t is
not definitely known in what way this fol-
lower of the false prophet managed 20 get
into the boomers for this amount, but it
certainly looks suspicious and as though the
confidential adviser of John Kelly and the
chief manipulation of the plans Of the presi-
Dental campaign ION the wrong side) had
been subscribing to fund for the intro
duction of Democracy among the Indians
and it is deplored by his colleagues in the
lost cause that he refuses to forward the
amount of the generous donation TO the
worthy object. Such is gratitude, after n
man being raised to the exalted position of
coachman to the greatest mogul that ever
graced the interior of the New York tornbs,
and receiving great honor from his party,
now goes back on it for the paltry pittance
of half days manipulation of the elbow; let
him paw or be bounced from the party, take
of your badge, Vincent, or put up your
dust
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
COTTON.

Mr.. J. S. Mcpherson brought into our Of
Zee yesterday two stalks Of cotton plant
which contained twenty-six open balls OF
cotton, and probably Is many more not yet
opened. Mr.. Mcpherson il an old cotton
raiser, and he pronounced the sample very
good, although he said il would have been
better with more rain. This cotton was
raised on the John Buser place just south OF
the city. where Mr.. Mcpherson planted q
small patch a. an experiment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
THIRTY CAR LOADS OF CORN.

Mr.. Thomas Donahoe, one of Belle
PLANES livliest business men, has shipped
from that point to Wichita this week, 1900
bushels of new corn 10 be shelled, cleaned
and graded and forwarded to Chicago direct.
There is no longer any need of the grain
men of this section Of the state shipping
their corn and wheat to Kansas City to be
docked, tolled and shortaged. Three great
trunk lines of railway run from Wichita to
Chicago and St Louis, and those markets
can be reached just as quick and as reliably
from Wichita as from Kansas City. Mr..
Donahoe and other prominent dealers in the
southwest have measured and settled this
matter afirmAtively that there is more
money and less shortage in having grain
handled at Wichita instead of Kansas City.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Hon. Z. p. Miller, q writer on political
economy, of New York City, who has been
q regular reader of the EAGLE for some time
and who is the author of late work
entitled, "Follies Of Free Trade or Protec-
ton, the Fsrmers' Only Security" writes US
q private letter to the effect that Ben Butler,
is not sound on the great question of the
day. He gives his views more fully IN
communication in the EAGLE which will be
found elsewhere. As we said yesterday
number of Greenback organs are going
back on Butler, because Of his free trade
views. Among other things Mr.. Miller
writes that in reading the EAGLE he has
become greatly interested in Wictita and
Sedgwick county.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
DIED.

Jordan Bevins, colored man who resided
near the colorsd Baptis, church, on Water
street. died yesterday morning, aged SO,
The funeral will take place from the colored
church ut o. m. TO-DAY.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

The Santa Fe Company have posters up
on the depot offering a reward Of $500 for
the arrest and conviction of the parties who
attempted to wreck the train about one mile
east OF Emporis on the 9Th, resulting in the
death of j. S. Scott, the fireman. A proc.a-
ton by the Governor is also posted on the
depot offering an additional reward of $500
nv tho state
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Douglas avenue and Main street present.
ed busy spectacle yesterday. On either
side, ali through the day, n busting, busy
sea of humanity rushing up and down and
and into stores and offices, while the streets
named were damned full Of vehicles nearly
all day. We counted ninety-seven wagons
at one time, on Douglas avenue between
Water street and the bridge. Five wagons
loaded with hogs stood in front of Horace
Carpenters office at one time, and dozen
loads of grain stood in front ofthe fremont.
Every store was full of customers and vet
some called it dull day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

A few gentlemen gave selections from
Shakespeare, Byron and other renowned
authors in w. w. Dill's restaurant on
Douglas avenue last night, whose talent
amply qualified them for a job in any of the
theatres in New York.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17
CHANGE OF TINE.

A change Of time in the time table Of the
Fort Scott & Wichita railway this morning
Hereafter the express and mail tram val
leave Wichita for the east at s:25 In the
rorning. and arrive at $50 IN the evening
Although leaving at that late hour AL cas-
tern connections will be made.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Peter Bogue, the head foreman of the St
Louis, Fl. Scott & Wichita railroad, who
has superintendent the extensive repairs of
that road in and around the city during the
past four weeks, finished up the yard in
West Wichita yesterday, and packed up his
tools on the construction train and viii 90
east 10 do some work near Fl. Scott until
the graders get ahead as fer as Mortified
when he will come back and resume track
LAYING
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

The number of prairie schooners that
passed through the city yesterday, perhaps
surpassed that of any day, even in the early
settlement of this country. They represent
Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Indiana and
Ohio. They are well filed with women and
children. AT the present rate of immigra-
ton it will not be long before our state is
more populous than some Of the old states.
They all bring considerable stock with them
and many of them are pretty well fixed
financially.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

A new time card goes into affect on the
Sunfower to-day and the train men are all
broke up because they have to move away
from Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

A party Of six or eight persons were yes
terday arrested by the sheriff on the COM
plant of a person who alleged that they con-
Quoted domicile of ilshape in uncomforta-
bic proximity to the sacred precincts of his
home. A hearing will be had on Monday
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Mrs. R. p. Graft and children left for the
east Thursday to spend the winter. Mrs. G..
and her delightful little children will be
missed by the pa.rons of Saddle Rock.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Little Florence Shields, the bright and
beautiful grand child of Judge Glenn, is
very low. Her gentle, sweet spirit seems
about ready for its homeward flight. as il
futters and struggles with the bonds of its
earthly confinement to be free. She is q
pure child, whose projections will glow ind
be gioriied in realms where clay cannot
clog or inharmnnies mar.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

There was meeting of the Arkansas VAL
ley Agricultural association held in d. A.
Mitchell's Office yesterday, for the regula-
ton of matters pertaining to the fair. Ev-
erything was found to be satisfactory.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

J. T. McMillen has bought out the livery
stable, stock and business Of Mr.. jackson on
Douglass avenue, and will conduct it for the
future. Mrs. Jackson's health is so precs-
rious and delicate that Mr.. jackson has
been compelled to this course. She is now
in Denver, where he will follow in few
davc
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Jno. p. Broderick, of Cairo, ILL.,, who
has been prospecting for quite a while in the
region of Los Angeles, Cal, has concluded
that for health and plenty, this county is
ahead and has purchased property here with
view of locating.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

Now the beautiful linen duster taketh q
back seat and where but recently il was the
reigning swell dude of the season, il now
takes 10 itself drop and in humility it bow
eth its head to the humble occupation of be-
coming wrapper for the late Matched
chicken. How has the mighty fallen; but
every dog has his day, and ere long II will
arise in its might and under the grooming OF
the laundryman will come forth respiendant
and will cost the masher who selects it from
the new stock, four dollar william.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

The innocent grangers who got away with
the horse and mule men day before yester--
day, were trying to come the same game on
the people in the east end of town yesterday
blu Il would not work.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-17

The cracker company started up their fac
tory yesterday in order to see how the ma
chinery would run. Everything went salts
factory and they begin business in earnest
tomorrow.