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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
AeRARD DIVISION AND A GRAND TIME
CASTLE HALL, WARWICK LODGE No. A,
kNIGHIa nE RYIBIAs

CASTLE HALL, WARWICK LODGE No. "A,
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
WICHITA, KANSAS, March 9th, 1884.
To the Subordinate Lodges and Division,
knights Of Pythias Of the State of Kansas
DEAR SIRs AND BROS. The Grand
Lodge and Grand Division Knights of Pyth.
las Of Kansas will hold their annual con.
vention in this city on Tuesday, May the
Goth, 1884. In view of this fact we deem il
and extend to all a cordial and fraternal in.
vitation to be present at that meeting.
Owing to the great number that will
probably be present, the general committee
earnestly request that each Lodge and Di-
vision communicate to them, at the earliest
possible time, the probable number that
will be here from their respective Lodges
this will be absolutely necessary to enable
this committee to secure proper accommo-
dations for visiting Knights.
The committee has decided to offer the
following prizes: To unifor med divisions,
first prize $3.50; second prize, SIPS; third
prize, $50. To bands, first prize, 500;
second prize, $50. The drill to be in ac-
cordance with the Carnahan tactics. Divis-
ions to be composed of at least twenty
Knights in line and a commander.
The members of this Lodge and the citi-
zens of Wichita will endeavor in every way
to make the visit pleasant and profitable to
all. The Forest City will extend you a
hearty welcome. Complete programmes
will follow or be distributed on arrival in
this city. We further extend chivalric
invitation to Divisions from other States to
meet with us. Fraternally in f. c. and b.
c. A. VAN Ness,
J. T. MCMILLAN,
J. NJ. ALLEN,
PETER GETTO,
4. b. RENTZ,
S. S. KING,
l.. n. WoODCoCK,
Committee.
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Col. Sanford disappointed our people by
changing his lecture, after his arrival, from
Paris Besieged to Japan and China. This
should never be done, as il is bound to dis
appoint His lecture on the fiowery king.
doms was very neutrality-suspicious. as
talk, but not instructive. No single new
thing was brought out. IL he bad confined
himself to either Toxic or TO Canton il
would have been better. but be went clear
around the earth both ways, touching ey.
erywhere in general but nowhere in partIc.
ular, not even attempting TO describe the
great heather temples. In closing be drew
moral lesson from justice as administered
in China, but we do not agree with him in
his conclusions nor do the majority of the
American people. Justice has no higher
claims than mercy in any place, especially
in these times.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
THAT BIG oAY's BUSINESS.

Last week we referred TO the very heavy
amount Of business transacted the Saturday
previous in this city. 1t was simply aston
ishing, even for this busy town. In speak.
ing OF the matter TO q number of gentlemen,
Mr.. Levy, the cashier of the Wichita Ma
tional bank, who was present, remarked
that their books showed transactions
amounting to nearly ssO0,OOO We mention
ed the fact in our item, but at the same time
said we had five other banks. Col. Lewis,
president Of the Kansas National bank, see
ing the item, went over his books and as q
result handed us the following, which more
than bears out our statement. We might
add that two days Of the past week were
little, If any, behind the day named:
WICHITA, March Z, 1884.
To the Editor Of the Eagle:
You have made some illusions to the vol
ume of business transacted in this city on
March LIST, and have alluded particularly TO
tina. of the Wichita National bank. Iwould
suggest that, as an advertisement of the
city and country, you gather and publish
reports from all six OF the banks on that
day. We, ourselves, did little business on
March LIST, as the following figures, taken
from our journal, will show:
We cashed 235 checks, amount'g tos24, 800. "A
Our deposits were 40, /" "a 51,276.Ss
Our remittances to correspondents 62,972.3s
If you will gather statistics on these three
items from our six city banks and aggregate
them think you may safely challenge any
city of 10000 population in the West to
make better showing on that date.
Respectfully,
IL, W. LEWIS, President.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
s. S. KING, Secretary.
DISEASED BEEF.

Some time since the EAGLE said it haC
good grounds for asserting that what are
known as big-head cattle were sold anG
butchered on the Wichita market. The ar.
ticle created quite breeze, especially
among several butchers who are known &c
be honest and honorable, some Of whom
felt like blaming the editor of this paper
because he couldn't put his finger on the
guilty butcher or butchers. That the cattle
were brought TO this city and sold we have
entirely satisfactory evidence, and as such
animals were not permitted to be sold in the
cities east, i; was only too clear that they
had been butchered here, and we were de.
termiDed TO warn the people, for there il
few things more horrible than the idea OF
eating diseased meat. Last Friday a gen.
tleman informed us that big-head steer
was sold upon the market. We immediate
ly notified a trustworthy butcher who went
to work and followed up the whole matter.
He has names, dates and facts knows
every mans name who has since bought OF
had anything TO do with the steer, and II
he is butchered and sold to the people OF
this city somebody will be made to sweat.
1t is simply outrageous that people should
be even threatene with the results of such
unprincipled actions, and a fine of thou.
sand dollars would go long ways towards
drying it up.
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poLIEo-aNeUs AND caLLoWays.

These breeds OF black cattle, although but
recently introduced into this country, have
come to be in great demand, and the prices
have advanced to such figures in Scotland
that it is not likely there will be any import
atoms for some years to come. The Leon.
ards, of Mount Leonard, Saline county, Mis-
souri,, last year brought over the largest i'm
por.ations that have ever been made, and
having greater supply than they care to
hold or can properly attend to, with their
increase since they were imported, are Offer
ing about sixty head TO be disposed Of at
public auction at Emporia, Kansas, Wednes-
day, March 18th. People who have seen
these cattle during the past severe winter,
speak of them IS being very hardy and APP
parently enjoyed the cold equally as well as
the warm weather. At sale OF those cat
tie at Lincoln, Nebraska, February 18th,
prices ranged from $500 to e476 and at thst
sale contract was made by Mr.. Hughes
to purchase all the grade bulls by thor
oughbred Galloway, purchased BY Mr..
Westeott, ut e75 each at weaving time. The
wide-awake farmers are purchasing libaral.
ly, a. they cannot invest their money TO bet
ter advantage.
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Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association Of New
York.

E. P. Barry, general manager Of the above
named association has been at work among
our business for few days and has written
about 900. 900 insurance. The Mutual Re-
serve is mutual association, differing in
its plan from all others in the country, and
is considered by those who have examined
1t to be the mos: complete extant In some
thing over three years it has received a
membership Of over 1880. and 1896, zoo
have been paid in death losses. January 20,
1884, the reserve fund was over $122 600.
Over ,00O, 900 has been written in Kansas.
The average cost to member at 40 years
of age, including dues and assessments, on
81 900 has been $7.25 per year.
The advisory board for Wichita will con-
sist of the follywing:
President-William lines.
Secretary-Dr. d. W. Smith.
Treasurer-H. w. Lewis.
Medical DIRECTOR. Ii. Russell, NJ. ID.
Trustees-R. p. Murdoch, Lloyd b. Fer
rell, A. L. Houck, J. II. Todd, II. L. Jack
son, s. ID. Pallett and James s. Stfnson.
The business men OF Wichita are referred
to Hon. T. Dwight Thacher, of Topeka
Ed. Russell, OF Lawrence, ex.State insur.
ance commissioner; George II. Hyde, cash
Ter German Bank, Leavenworth, to Dunn's
and Bradstreet's commercial agencies.
Apply to W. l.. McBee, agent for Sedg-
wick county.
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RESOLUTIONS OF THE YOUNG PEOPLES CLASS

WHEREAS, In view of the loss we hav,
sustained by the death OF our friend ant
brother, Z. L. Reed, and of the still heavier
loss sustained by those who were neares
and dearest to him; therefore be it
Resolged, That it is but just tribute t.
the memory Of the departed to say that il
regrettins his removal from our midst W,
mourn for one who was in every way worthy
of our respect and regard.
Resolred, That We sincerely condole wifi
the brothers OF deceased on the dispense.
ton with which it has PLEASED Divine Prov
idence to affict them, and commend then
for consolation to Him who orders all thing,
for the best and whose chastisements are
meant in mercy.
Resolred, That this heartfelt testimonial
Of our sympathy and sorrow be forwarded
to the brothers of our departed friend by
the secretary of this meeting, and that these
resolutions be published in the weekly pa
pers OF this city.
FANNIE JACKSON,
STELLA WOODLAND,
A. j. EDWARDS,
l.. l.. ABBOTT,
Committee.
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IME truth OF IMe MATER.

The cost of the last court has been q sub
ject Of no little comment, much Of which
was exaggerated beyond sense. For the in
formation Of all, Mr.. Van Ness, the clerk Of
the district court, went over the books and
made up the figures. The total for jury ex.
penses, including per diem and miIage-
eighty-two jurors--was little less than
81, 800. The sherif7s, clerks, witness ex.
cases, including those not tried, amounted
to 81 $50. The other expenses Of the court,
entire, covering all the other cases tried
was little less than $500, making the total
cost of the term three thousand seven hun.
dred and fifty dollars.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

DIR. Jackson's Blood and Humor Syrup
will positively cure all eruptions, ulcers, or
bad sores upon the body. face or limbs.
Will thoroughly cleanse the system and
blood Of every trace of diseases that have
their origin therein. Cures rheumatism,
salt rheum and canker, and Is well recon-
mended by the medical profession all over
the country. Price 81 per bottle. Sold by
all druggists. IS6mo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
Piles. Piles. Piles.

Sure cure for blind, bleeding and itching
piles. One box has cured the worst cases
of 20 years. standing. No one need suffer
) minutes after using Williams Indian Pile
Ointment. Itabsorbs tumors, allays itching,
acts as poultice, gives instant relief. Pre-
pared only for piles, itching Of the private
parts, nothing else. Hon.. NJ. Coffenbury,
OF Cleveland says: II have used scores OF
pile cures, and it affords me pleasure to say
that have never found anything which
gives such immediate and permanent relief
as DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment"
Frazier Medicine Co., props, Cleveland, o,
Sold by Aldrich u Brown. 1872
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Mother Walton has prescribed this valu-
able medicine for great many years in her
private practice. 1t has proved an unfailing
specific in the treatment Of the many dis
orders to which the female constitution Is
subject. 1t is sure cure for the monthly
troubles that SO many women suffer. SOC.
Frazier Medicine Co., props, Cleveland. o.
Sold by Aldrich & Brown. 42-52
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

There has been a great auction sale Of
linens, shawls, and so forth, going on il
tins city for some days. Some OF our friend,
have Represented to US, in glowing terms
the bargains they got. We haven't had
time TO attend the sale, and If we had We
wouldn't have gone. This sale may be an
exception and our friends may really have
secured great bargains, but we doubt it,
from the simple fact that all goods, poor OF
fine, have standard staple value, and it il
never necessary to give them away at auc-
iion or by any other expensive process.
The way to buy staple goods, We have long
since learned, is to buy of reliable dealer,
and il is sense and logic.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Collins Ague Cure not only breaks up
chills and fever at once, but it removes the
morbid bilious secretions, thoroughly
cleanses the system and permanently cures
the disease. 1t is the greatest anti-bilious
remedy and liver regulator in the whole
field Of medicine. Price 30 cents; every
bottle warranted. Sold by all druggists.
41-drno
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Mr.. RuggIes, the brother OF Ii. g. Rug
giles who paid our city visit the past win
ern Ohio a month since, has sold out his
old home, closed up his business, and
brought on his family to this city for keeps.
He will Immediately take up the practice Of
law. the profession with which he has been
identified for wears
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13
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70 Ifaia load Of Com sos tha Dale sugeeees,


As is already known, the Board OF Trade
Of this city, few days since. organized q
scheme for soliciting aid from the people Of
this city and county for the Ohio river sui.
feren. Men were named for each Of the
twenty-six townships, and also for thecity,
and a meeting was called OF those desig-
mated to agree upon plan. 1t was conclud-
ed to solicit corn. A committee was ap-
pointed to wait upon the Santa Fe Railroad
managers, who agreed for their road and
eastern connections to see whatever might
be contributed, by the people Of Sedgwick,
through to the Ohio river free Of freight
charges. Afterwards learning that the con.
tributions Of corn alone would make up an
immense solid train, the railroad proposed
to help decorate the train. The following
letter will explain:
OFFICE OF A., T. 4 8. +. X. r. Co.,
TOPEKA, KAN, March It'll, 1884.
Hon. VIM. Gre1snsteia, Mayor Of WieAite,
DEAR SIR This will introduce Mr.. II.
Worrell, Of Topeka. Mr.. worrell, as you
know, has for severa! years acted As special
artist and designer for our land department
in connection with other exhibits at State
fairs, etc. He was The designer Of our GEN.
teunial display, and also Of the worlds cot
ton display at Atlanta.
When Mr.. Harris spoke to me about the
arrangement the company had made to for
ward Sedgwick county's contributions to
the Ohio suffers, it occurred to me imme-
diately that Mr.. Worrelrs services might
be used in decorating the special train. His
ideas are eminently practical in such mat
tiers, and be might be able to suggest some
matters that would not occur to those who
have not had experience in this special
work.
Mr.. worrell Is In the employ Of this com.
pany, and consequently his services In any
direction wherein he could assist you,
would not cost you anything, and we
would certainly be very glad to take part
in decorating the train, in the same way
that we would be pleased to assist in any.
thing else that should possess mutual in.
terest. Yours truly,
W. +. WHITE, G. p. & 7. A.
Mr.. Worrell, who Is the artist that ar
ranged and decorated the Kansas building
at the centennial, the Tertio at Santa Fe,
and at many other exhibitions made by the
Santa Fe, arrived here last Saturday morn
ing, and attended the second meeting held
by the members Of the soliciting committee
at the court house in the afternoon. He is
enthusiastic over the work, and the train, |
when it leaves his hands, will be q sight
worth bebolding. We understand that 1t
will be made up next Saturday.
At the meeting last Saturday, referred to |
above, partial reports were made showing
the following amounts Of corn and cash at |
that time donated, but the canvass had not |
been completed, while several townships /
were not ready to report:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

DR. Jaekson's Blood and Humor syrup
will positively cure all erupticns, ulcers, or
bad sores upon the body, face or limbs.
Will thoroughly cleanse the system and
blood OF every trace of diseases that have
their origin therein. Cures rheumatism,
sail rheum and cauker, and is well recon-
mended by the medical profession all over
the country. Price II per bottle. Sold by
all druggists. 4o-6mo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

The Wichita e. Western extension from
this city TO Cheney is as lively little piece
OF new railway rs can be found in the
State, and Charley Plank daily grows proud
er OF his passenger run. Twenty odd cars
of corn were hauled in on one day last
week, all of which were loaded ct stations
this side OF Cheney.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

One Of those pleasant gatherings which
are 70 dear to the inmates of well-Tegulated
families, took place at the residence Of Mr..
Harry Shuman, two and halt miles north
east of town, on Saturday evening, March
sth. It being the fifteenth anniversary OF
their wedding day. The house was filed
with relatives and friends, and the presents
OF crystal were numerous, and all of them
useful and ornamental. The evening was
spent in conversation, songs and recita tons,
and in partaking of one Of the best of wed.
ding suppers. Many OF the guests were
present at their tin wedding, and it was
the unanimous verdict OF those present that
Father Time had dealt very gently with his
children. AT late hour the company sep
arated, with heartfelt wishes that their
worthy host and hostess might live to enjoy
many happy anniversaries Of their wedding
day.
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For Sale Chssp.

Twenty-Five head OF large mules, one
horse, saddle and bride, eleven sets double
harness, four wagons, one set blacksmith's
tools, one stove and cooking outfit. $4,000
worth of clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps,
etc. Tents, picks, shevels, log chains, bars,
extra double and single trees, steel, etc
WIN sell for cash or good notes.
PETER MULvANY,
Railroad Contractor, Cheney.
Apply to Lovejoy & Jones' store, Cheney,
Kansas, or to Basley & Leveridge, City Sta.
bles, Wichita, Kansas. 4S-h
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Hon. Calvin A. Frew, a prominent gentle.
man OF wealth, whose home is in Paxton,
Illinois, made us a call last week. He is in
love with this country, and said il he could
dispose Of his property in the Sucker State
he would come straight TO Wichita
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

On Friday and Saturday, the 2sth and 18th
of this month, there will be a meeting Of
the teachers, and Others interested in edu-
cation, of Southwestern Kansas held in
Wichita for the purpose OF organizing an
association. We have the promise of q
large attendance from the county superin-
tendents, superintendent Of schools, Prin-
cipais and teachers Of all the surrounding
counties, aud We expect 4 full attendance
from our own teachers and citizens Of this
county. Several Of the most prominent
teachers and educators from other points
have promised to be with us. Chancellor
Lippipcot, President Taylor, Professors
Garfield, Fitzpatrick, Greenwood, Knowles
and Others, will address the institute on
topics Of interest to all.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Pat MeDonald's "Susan Of Donegal ap.
pearing in last weeks EAGLE, received ma.
ny compliments. Not only as q composition
but for the genuine sentiment it contains
the poem is Of more than ordinary merit.
and is in every way worthy OF the head and
heart Of its author.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

w. w. Turner, who has for several year.
with the railroad company has been official.
ly notified that the railroad relinquishes its
claim to the land.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

The other townships have been heard
from, and every one of them will contribute
from 400 to 800 bushels Of corn each, making
grand total Of about 10000 bushels.
Mr.A.w.Oliver was appointed treasurer,
and Prof. Worrell, Cooper, White and
Lawrence were appointed as . committee
on decoration. w. T. Jewett was chosen
to accompany this train to Cincinnati rs
president OF the organization. The cars
are to be delivered from the different points
to Wichita Friday, the decoration to be
made on Saturday and the train to move on
Monday.
A strong resolution was passed thanking
the Santa Fe Railroad management for their
liberaiity in helping out the scheme of our
people to aid the Ohio river sufferers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Mr.. Geo. W. Whitney, assistant agent at
the Santa Fe depot, is building a fine two
story residence On north Lawrence, the
frame of which is up. 1t will be very
tasty and spacious house
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

The contract for building the two bridges
over the Minnesota rivers in the vicinity OF
Cheney was awarded to J. X. Sawyer at q
total cost of So 400 for the two.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

All members of the A. o. u. W. are re-
quested to be present at the next meeting,
as there will probably be two or three Off
GERS to elect. The lodge is in very -four
ishing condition.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Ferrelrs block will be ready for occu.
pancy in very short time if the weather
will but hold up. sternberg is whole
team when it comes to rushing contracts
through
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Ezra Brown, of Rockford township. call.
ed Monday and he said: 81 went to Arkan-
sas two weeks ago. 1t is no good for me. I
came back to stay in sedgwick county. Ar
kansas is far behind in enterprise and edu.
cationai privileges. I think can do better
here-kansas is good enough for me and
my Children.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

AT meeting OF the Wichita & Mcpherson
railroad company, held on Monday in this
city, 1t was decided to submit Immediately
the question of aid in the townships along
the line on the west side Of the river in this
county,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

The Benton Reporter is the name Of new
hve-coiumn folio reaching us from Benton,
Butler county, the new town on the Sun.
flower road. fifteen miles east of Wichita
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

II. c. Day has returned TO Wichita, and
as an earnest Of his faith and confidence in
the Kansas State Bank again becomes one
its jirpefars
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

W. A. jacques. young gentleman Of
means. has bought W. b. Mead's business,
and is putting in an elegant line of pianos,
music and musical instruments.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

~ people WHO persist in keeping ground
hogs would, by another year, blindfold or
hobble them, there would be less complaint
about bad weather. The ground hogs six
weeks are up tomorrow, and If he don't
come out We suggest filing his hole with
water, or smoking him out and then plug
ing the place up.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

The past five or six Sundays have ali been
delightful days, but little eau be said for
the balance of the time
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-13

Chandler Brothers, at Mulvane, have one
Clydesdale and two Norman horses which
are advertised for service. Any informa.
ton regarding them can be haG by calling
on, or addressing them at Mulyane.