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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-08-04

the session. These will be interested to
know the qualifications required to visit the
sovereign grand lodge. They are as follows:
All members of the order in good standing
who are past grands in possession of the royal
purple and grand lodge degrees are entitled
to visit the grand lodge when vouched for
and introduced to the guardian by the repre-
sentatiyes from the state jurisdiction to which
they belong.
This year the election of officers takes
place. The main contest will be for the po-
sition OF deputy grand sire, as leading in the
direct line of succession to the exalted rank
OF grand sire now held by our own Erie J.
Leech. Deputy Grand Sire Henry F. Carey,
of Baltimore, Maryland, will undoubtedly be
elected by acclamation as grand sire.
Among the prominent candidates for deputy
grand sire may be mentioned John c. I'm
derwood, Covington, KY; John II. White,
Albion, N. Y; c. NJ. Bdsbee, Raleigh, N.
c.; Henry c. Hedges, Mansfield, o.; M. D.
Herring, Waco, Tex, and James Woodyatt,
Brantford, Ont. These are all good men
and true, either of whom would grace the
position of grand sire when his term Of dep
uty grand sire expires. The position of
grand treasurer, made vacant by the death Of
the lamented Joshua Van SAINT, will, we
hope, be filled by one equally honest, de-
voted and noble. The accomplished grand
secretary, Theodore A. Ross, will doubtless
be elected without opposition. May peace
and harmony prevail during the session and
its work advance the best interests of our
order.
a Good Meeting.
Market hall was filed to overfowing last
evening by an audience composed of people
from all conditions of life, which gathered
to hear the lecture Of Ben. Hogan, the re-
formed prize fighter, whose evangelical and
temperance work has given him world
wide reputation. Ben. gave an interesting
account of his eventful life and then pro-
ceeded to lay into the evil of rum in ''one,
two, three'' style. There is nothing of the
polish of some of the kid glove reformers
about Ben and he does not stop to round out
his sentences nor to choose high flown words.
He uses slang and talks bad grammar, but
he is in EARNEST, and that is where the
secret of his success lies. He works for no
particular sect or creed, but strives to get
men ''sober and started right Then let
them 60 to heaven by any Of tie ecclesias-
teal air lines they may choose. Mr.. Hogan
has not decided whether he will inaugurate
series of temperance and revival meetings
here or not. If he does much good will
doubtless result, for his bluff, hearty way will
catch the boys whom wild horses could not
drag into church or prayer meeting.
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
CAPT. W. s. WHITE RETURNS.

The editor of our esteemed contemporary.
Captain White, arrived home in safety last
week when he made us pleasant call and
gave in detail full account of the many
interesting incidents OF his trip to the Ohio
valley, all of which he no doubt will set
forth in full to his readers this week. The
committee were treated handsomely and
generously everywhere, and the great train
hailed by plaudits from the assembled null
titudes at every point along the line. The
committee representing the city OF Cincin-
natl and the relief association met our COM
mittee warmly and entertained them royal
ly, assuring them that the contribution made
by the people Of this county was most time
ly as the relief treasury was nearly exhaust
ed. The corn was sold at satisfactory fig
ures, realizing about $1,000 cash which was
forthwith sent out to the subcommittee at
points along the river where the suffering
and destitution seemed the greatest. The
cartoons were displayed on the walls of the
chamber Of commerce TO admiring thous-
ands. They will be preserved for exhibit
ton at the exposition next fall. From Gin
cinnati, where he has many friends and ac-
quaintances, the captain went 200 miles up
the river, 10 Galipolis, his former home,
where he spent several days. portion OF
the corn money had preceded him TO that
point and was being judiciously employed
to relieve the more unfortunate CT the flood
sufferers when he arrived. Nothing oc-
CURED on the entire trip to mar the full
effect of our peoples magnificent gift, nor
the generosity OF the roailroads in trans
porting the grain free of cost. The captain
explained in full how single Mr.. G. Hop
per in "a would get away with whole tub
of corn at single sitting at he tossed the
cobs TO one side, but how, now in 'S4, we
don't have lumber enough to build cribs for
the surplus, to the astonishment of his
hearers no doubt and TO the entire salisfac-
ton Of all of Us who were lett at home TO
put IN the next crop.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
SEDGWIck AND ROLAND.

These are two stations that Henry Z.
Jewett viii bring to his stock farm south OF
Cheney. They will arrive here about the
first Of May. Sedgwick 226O is brown
stallion, about seven years old, 153 hands
high, and weighs / 100 pounds. His lineage
runs back through Allie West, Almont,
Alexander's Abdallah, Gsrrard Chief and
Gray Eagle. The young stallion combines
The blood of Rysdyk's Hambletonisn, Nam
brine Chief and Pilot Jr., with an infusion
of thoroughbred blood. MIR. Jewett con-
siders him one Of the best young stations
in America, for stock horse, namely, one
that is bred according to the most advanced
ideas Of breeding, for getting speed, with
size, style and lasting qualities, together
with great intelligence, all of which are
necessary qualifications for first-class road
horse. Sedgwick has plenty o. bone and
muscle, and of the right kind-that which
will work without developing ansoundnesss
Roland 1851 is Percheron stallion, i'm
ported from France in May, 1883. He was
foaled in 1879. His color is dark dapple
gray. He is 16i hands high, and weighs
100 pounds. Mr.. Jewett considers him
one OF the best stations OF the Percheron
race that there is in existence. CAsae,
Journal.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

week from Wellington, that a bright boy
baby, man child, had made his appear
ance in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom.
Williamson. If this hadn't been strictly
prohibition town we don't know what
would have happened among the many
friends of the father and mother Of this
most welcome heir, for they had reached
that time of life when such blessing can
not be measured in words or congratula-
tions-oniy met and measured by the full
ness Of grateful hearts.
80, what passions then,
What melting sentiments of kindly care
On the new parents seize"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
Eyssight is Priceless.

The now popular opinion that the use OF
glasses should be postponed as long as pos
sible is erroneous. As soon as unpleasant
feeling denotes the approach of presbyopia
glasses should be resorted to at once. The
market ia flooded with low-priced steel and
iron spectacles which have imperfect lenses
and are therefore great injury to the eye.
There is great public need for information
regarding the proper need of spectacles and
care Of the eyes. Having had many years
experience, am prepared with full line
Of improved spectacles to fit all sights.
HENRY A. BENSON,
Optician and Jeweler, Main Street.
First door north of POstoffice at
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Then the 'hoppers came down, like clou,
on the land;
Gaunt famine staiked forth, but the Eas
stretched out her hand,
And gave supply to the wants of the Yves
From her Golfers of plenty. the choicest ant
best.
Ten years passed away, when the flood.
burst the banks
OF ohio's great river, and the people CAV,
thanks,
For the bread and the meat which came
from aiar,
On an angelic mission under Bethlehem
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Miss Helen Potter, the artist, gave one Of
her unique entertainments at the Presby'
terrain church in this city, Monday evening
Strictly, as an impersonator, she is quite
successful. Her Charlotte Cushman, in the
dying queen, was indeed artistic, and her
John b. Cough avery reality. But Miss
Potter as public reader, is mediocre. In
tongue, lingo, vernscular, she is anything
but a genius. Her New England old maid
could only be realized by the strongest
effort of Imagination upon the part of her
audience. La elocution, probation, soliloquy
multiloquence she is surpassed by many a
tyro, and much of the time her articulation
was lost at the distance of eight seats back.
As public reader she cannot compare with
Miss Halle Brown of the Wilberforce Uni
versity singers. Miss Potter's place is the
stage and not the platform, as her artistic
and emotional queen and her inimitable
| Cough fully attested.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
THE MCPHERSON ROAD.

As there has been nothing said about the
Mcpherson enterprise for two or three
weeks, a number of citizens have been to
US to enquire OF It's present status, and TO
urge the agitation OF lite importance. Ii
seems to have dawned upon many quite re-
Gently that such an extension, or link,
might prove Of vast advantage TO a CONNER
cial aud manufacturing centre. We can
only say that we know nothing of the en-
terprise more than has been impaired TO us
voluntarily by members of the directory,
who have assured us that, with sufficient
aid to pdrchase the right-of-way, TO make
preliminary and permanent surveys, etc /,
responsible railroad men, possessed OF
abundant means, stand ready TO build and
operate the road. As 10 the importance of
the road we thought that matter had been
settled years ago, especially as two organ
izations were formed for the very purpose
OF constructing the Mcpherson link. Both
of the former organizations embraced some
Of the strongest and most enterprising citi-
zens of this place, and of Mcpherson, and
of intermediate points. We say now, as
we have answered those who have APP
preached US upon this subject, that as fast
as any information comes to us we will at
once give it to our readers. We believe the
petition OF the business men of this city
now hangs fire in committee of the city
council, but that it will, when reported,
pass the council unanimously, at least we
have been so informed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
the DISTRICT COURT.

The adjourned term Of the district court
has proved very satisfactory. Far more
will have been accomplished in two weeks
than during the entire regular term. James
Donovan, who robbed the widow Baldwin
at Derby, was tried, found guilty, and SEN
fenced 10 two years in the penitentiary.
Farthing, who was charged with murder in
the second degree, in the killing OF George
Surtees, after very thorough and impair
tial trial was acquitted. Between twenty
and thirty violators of the prohibition law
plead guilty and were all fined and put I'M
der bond not to engage in the traffic again
In this county within two years, their
stands being declared nuisances under the
law
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
A. L. Austin

Has removed his office from 1903 Douglas
avenue TO the corner of Lawrence avenue,
where he is prepared to accommodate his
friends and the public generally with one
Of the best lists Of lands In the city, COM
prising farming lands improved and unim.
proved, stock ranches, and all kinds Of city
property, and he offers them for sale on rea-
sonable terms. Those DESTROYS Of securing
good bargains will do well to see him before
purchasing. pr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

II Is recommended that the primaries be
held in the several townships and wards on
Thursday, the 18th day of April, 1SS4,-at .
O'Clock p. NJ. in the country, and from TO G
O'Clock p. M. in the city.
BY order OF the Republican county Gen.
.ral committee.
JNo. KELLY, Chairman.
A. B. WRIGHT, Secretary
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
REPUBLICANS COUNTY CONVENTION

A delegate convention OF the Republicans
OF Sedgwick county will be held at Ask
hall, in the city Of Wichita, Kansas, on Sat-
nrday, April 18th, 1884, at 10 O'Clock A. M.
Tor the purpose Of electing delegates to the
Ionowing conventions: Five delegates TO
the Republican state convention that meets
in Topeka, April 18th, 1854; five delegates
TO the Republican district convention that
meets at Newton, April 2Sth, 1884, and ten
delegates to the Republican congressional
convention that meets at Hutchinson, April
sd, 1884.
Zach township and ward is entitled to
SEND delegates and alterpates to said con-
vention as follows.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

A private letter from n bright little town
in Virginia says an EAGLE, containing an
account OF our corn train. which happened
10 alight there, set the whole town to talk
ing and wondering if there really existed
80 favored land anywhere. We can only
saw come and see
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
French herman.

w. s. Brown has French Norman horse
sixteen and one-half hands high and weigh
ing 1000 pounds, which he will hold for
service at his farm, in Waco township,
twelve miles due south of this city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
For Sale Chesp.

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. shsvels, log chains, bars,
extra double and single trees, steel, e>c
Will sell for cash or good notes.
PETER MULvANY,
Railroad Contractor, Cheney.
Apply to Lovejoy & Jones' store, Cheney,
Kansas, or to Basley b Leveridge, City Sta.
,selb Wichita, Kansas. 4S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

kassel has got on this spring a magnii-
cent stock OF first-class jewelry. especially
in the line of solid gold and precious stones.
His stock Of diamonds is the most exten.
sive ever brought to the place and his Sc.
lection of god watches UNSURPASSED.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

VIM. IL. Lyle Post of Fort Scott, have
issued invitations for their annual camp
fire. which commences on the I'D inst, TO
last five days. As that city is headquarters
for the G. A. R., of this State, they propose
TO have a grand blow out.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

E. A. Dorsey, George W. Steenrod and
George E. Harris were all drawn on the
United States petit jury for the April term
which sets next Tuesday. The boys have
our sympstbies, but there will be no dodg'
ing the service.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
Cattle Pasture

In Lincoln township, Sedgwick county.
Four sections Of fine grass well fenced with
barbed wire, and plenty OF water. Terms
for the season moderate. Apply to
1-4t X. HARRISON, Clarion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
Tc Rent.

Store room, 25xs0 feet, in the new build
ing on the south side of Douglas avenue,
between Lawrence and Topeka avenues.
Inquire of DR.. Furley in the building. 2tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Hon. E. C. Ferguson, Register of Deeds
of sumner county, was in the city Tuesday
morning. He had been attending the fun
eral services of the late Mr.. Rogers, prom
inent citizen OF Augusta.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
"James Means $500 Shoe
PRAISE FOR PEck's sAo:soY.

From beginning to end the audience wal
kept in one continual roar Of laughter
KilVauiee Esening Wiseonsin.
Last evening the audience fairly Laughed
themselves hoarse.-Detroit Free Press.
The pranks of "Henery," the Bad Boy
and the discontinue of his "Pa," kept thu
large audience present in continual rosl
Of Iaughter.-Detroit Post and Tribune.
The date here is April 18th, q children
matinee will be given at 2:3O p. m. Mis-
frankie Bishop makes fine Bad Boy.
Edwin Clifford Dramatic Company will
appear on the 14th, 18th and 10th in .'Tht
Galley Slave.
Charming, handsome and beautiful is Mis-
tanley.-Providence Herald.
Miss Constance Stanley made decidee
hit In "Cecily Blaine" last night.-Bostol
Globe.
"Galley Slave" and Constance Stanley car
always fill the Grand.-Cincinnat Enquirel
Miss Constance Stanley has been engaged
by the celebrated manager, Clifford, at ,
salary Of $3.50 per week.
We have heard many so-called stage beat
ties. including Langtry, but Miss Stanle,
outranks them all.-Baltimore Times.
Miss Constance Stanley received four call
last night. A more enthusiastic audience
never assembled In old Athen9um.-Buffa
10 Courier.
The hit OF the season was made by Mis-
Stanley last night in her grand impersona
ton Of "Cecily Blaine" in "The Galley
Slave. ALBANY Courier.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

The Presbytery, at their late session, full.
and heartily endorsed the Wichita colleg,
enterprise, assuring Rev. Hewitt OF thei
sympathy and earnest cooperation and en-
couraging him in the hopes of futur,
arbowmapf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
KANSAS spa,ne.w,.o Poetry.


As spring comes on the poets mind
Seeks, and not in vain, to find
Some topic bright on which to write,
And give new pleasure to mankind.
So I, a spring-time poet, try,
Upon the earth or in the sky,
Or in the intervening space,
To find some one thing that will grace,
Or be graced by my little song;
So have hunted all day long
For objects rare and faces fair,
That only leave me in despair
When found. But in that space between
The earth and sky-'tis there find
My subject-it is felt, not seem
My topic rare-.he Kansas wind.
An hour ago, how fair and briOht
The evening was with radiant light;
And to the breeze the budding trees
Bowed their heads, with pure delight.
Then Strengthened back in calm content,
As il their nodding only meant,
"Good evening gentle wind you blow
So soft and still that we may grow
All undisturbed our summer dress
The gentle breeze seemed saying, "yes"-
But then IL lied. 1t only tried,
With its soft tone, to turn aside
All apprehension Of blow.
But this is what all things will find:
That they can never, neser know
Just how to take Kansas wind.
But now, look out upon the street,
And this is what your eye will meet:
That all things loose and Of no use,
Are hurled in space thousand feet.
And you will see up in the air,
A WORKOUT plow, a woman's hair,
Otis false of course,) worthless dray,
A stack or two Of mouldy hay,
Sign boards. shingles, boots and hats,
Dudes and dudeletts, dogs and cats.
And in and out, and round about,
You see them going, without doubt,
(Although Mis spring little late,)
A more congenial cline 10 find;
They're going to Missouri State,
Blown over there by Kansas wind.
wonder IL spring-time poet
Ever found that he could go 1t,
In making rhyme, without in time,
Hitching on moral to It!
My inclination lies that way,
And this is what have to say:
That if you keep your things Of worth
Securely anchored to the earth,
With care, such as they should receive,
That you will soon come to believe
IT'S just things loose, and OF no use,
That from the winds receive abuse;
And, that the zephyers as they blow,
Become blessing to mankind,
BY making all the rubbish 90
Abroad, upon the Kansas wind.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

With Heavens rich blessing will ever be
fraught.
And to give is more blessed than gifts to re.
ceive,
Experience teaches as well as to believe.
6 6 G.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Mrs. l.. ID. Gum has left our city, at least
for the present. She purchased, some time
since, number Of lots in Wellington upon
which she has been building houses to rent,
having now eight, and she leaves Wichita
only because she will be enabled to look
more closely after her property. She still
retains her property here aud says she
would have built her houses in Wichita in
preference to Wellington only that the price
at which lots are held does not permit Of SO
profitable an investment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

One OF the street-ear drivers was very Sc
riously hurt Tuesday evening by the kici
from a ear mule. he was picked up insen
sibie and for time he was thought to be
dead, but at last accounts be was considered
out of danger.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
Business Chance.

I offer for sale the furniture, fixtures and
lease of the best paying hotel in Kansas
City. 1t is situated opposite the union de-.
pot, and contains fifty sleeping rooms, par
lor, DINING room, etc. Price, $1,000; will
make terms. Pressure of other business
compels me to sell. Apply quick to
W. s. JENKINS,
2-2t Delayan House, Kansas City, Mo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Major J. c. Davis, who was so seriously
hurt last fall by freight train near the up
per depot striking his wagon, and from the
effects OF which he was taken up uncon'
cious, was IN town last Friday for the first
time since the mishap. He looked very
pale and attenuated. He still goes on
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

The G. A. R., will give another OF tbeir
popular parties and dances in aid OF theii
relief fund, on the evening OF the 18th inst.
There is and has been all winter, strong
draft on the society for relief of worry des.
ttutes, and all who enjoy dancing are cor
daily Invited to attend this their last party
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

The TepEesseeans have the most remark
able record, the best extensive collection OF
testimonials from prominent men and pa
pers of any colored company that ever ex.
listed
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Munson's large dry goods house will oper
in Ferrell's Block, Main street, about April
18th, with an entire new stock of fine dry
goods and fancy goods.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Mr.. Tbos. Black, Of Grant township. last
week came near losing all his buildings by
fire. As il was, be lost header, u mower,
planter and 800 bushels Of corn, besides
600 bushels which was so badly damaged
as to be no longer marketable. IL is not
certain how the fire originated, but il is be-
heyed little child of bis accidentally set
the barn on fire.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

DIR. McCullough's bay team ran away on
Saturday completely wrecking the buggy,
hurting themselves seriously and doing some
other damage. The team became frigbten-
ed and swept The entire length Of Douglas
avenue which was alive with teams and
people. Several narrow escapes were had.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

For the suggestive cuts, with which we
illustrate our corn-poetry, we are indebted
to Mr.. Cash NJ. Taylor, editor of the Sedg-
wick Pantasraph. The poetry was written
by an attache, we believe, Of the Herald
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

Miss Annie Jackson will hold II reception
at her studio this Thursday afternoon.
where she will be pleased to meet herfriends
aud all lovers OF art. There will be on ex-
hibition a number Of paintings, etchings,
crayon work. etc, executed by members of
the different classes. Go and see what your
friends and ueighbors can do in fine arts.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10

The Neff Chicago Comedy Company has
been playing 10 full houses at Cheney. the
first drsmstical company ever visiting the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-10
b. d. HAMMOND, President,

Harpers' Weekly gives half-page illustra-
ton Of Sedgwick county's corn train just as
it leaves for the east, the elevators and city
in the back ground and hundreds of people
in the fairgrounds waving it an adieu.
Two corners of the picture are occupied by
enlarged cuts Of two Of the cars showing
the makeup of the cartoons. We wind up
our corn train business with this iseue.