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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
THE NORMAL SCHOOL ENDOW-
MENT LANDS.

,
The Burilngame Chronicle, published at
the home of one of the regents of the State
Normal school. can't find Il in his heart IN
.naor.o ,,h.. ~. -, -,
e"uo'ao "i'a' 'iie IA'IE saio with reference
TO the singular disposal Of the endowment
lands of the State Normal school by Click $
board. Several other manners bave endeav-
:. :, y
''eu W SIT uo"h oii 'ie IAeLh enor' 10 get
at the facts.
In this connection we will call the atten-
,;on nj all concerned 20 tho fou,w;,r ov-
tract from very iehsthy article 'aheh from
the Beloit Courier, published in the county
where large portion of these lands are situ-
a,ed Tb. Ca,,r;.r ooos ~, ., .ov
80
III Is singular TACT tnat no paper III the
state OF hailsas LOOK notice OF the transac-
tion ABOVE mentioned until IL cropped out u, IN
one OF 'ne rlng, or glucose cup papers. Inc
lopeka CaP'tai' from whlch we eiipped tne
above article received our paper win our
editorials upon TINS singular deal. marked,
and yet 1t PAID no attention TO them, The
Counter WAS the hrst paper IN the
stufe to cry out against. the sale, pc
llevmg at the time that there was big
steal In 1t, and ours was the only paper IN
tins county 10 say word No other paper
In this county has as yet opened It's head;
but, no doubt, they can squawk now Ike a
lot OF geese, since the great papers OF the
state have spoken Now we say, let ex-
Gov. Sharpe have the investigation he so
vauntlngly Graves. We are inpossession OF
facts bearing upon that transaction which
he, perhaps, little wots OF, and can furnish
the Legislative committee with names OF re-
sponslbie citizens OF this county, who can,
If they Will, swear that all OF that land Is
good excepting the ne OF sec !, the e4 OF D,
OF 2l-i4i0 acres IN all, which Is
rough and broken, but not an acre OF
II winch would not have brought at
least - per acre, cash. We personally
Know OF two persons who offered 80 per acre
cash Tor sections and ~, these beng an av-
eraSe oil all the lands we personally KNOW
OF men VINO correspondent with the regents,
or their secretary, begging 10 Duy some OF
those lands at % per acre cash, put VINO
couid get no DEFINITE answer from nm or
tneiii' ana the Whoie lot was soiu 10 this man
Sross before they knew IL. we thinS we
SNOW that II those lands had oeen suo-di-
viueu, ei.izehs Oh TINS ana oil Lincoth county
wouid nave bought the whole tract, on
schooi lailu TERMS giving an average OF %
per acre ior every acre OIL 'heih' ana the very
oest sils7euSed security
as !! = now tne wn9.e '1ace was soiu 70
an inuisiuu.' no 90 9ouo' IN Tue interest Oh
huiote' az 7''ov per acIe' en.al,ilrS oo n,i
apS'iuto ioss ~ 70 que s.aee u 9ser 1900
any anu passs s''is immense oout u i.'iia 10 ~
sle nallaS % loreigh speJuin.ois 70 the
u ueif'llieii' VI our oTn PeoPie, IN whose pe
nan we spoaia 'Hlnk inc iegislature in'gh'
Pi9ueapIs e,lsaSe IN IN an iiiSgst.Sa,ion.
WI, i0eoN' ~" e"i
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
GONE TO REST.

The infant child Of Mr.. p. c. Brady
died about 2 o'clock yesterday morning. AT
the time when festivities gladdened the
hearts Of the majority of our people, the
grim messenger stole into the room of the
happy parents of this lovely babe and
snatcbed its soul away, turning the joyous
season into gloom and sorrow.
Life is but day, at best,
Sprung from night, in darkness lost
Hope not sunshine every hour;
Fear not-clouds will always lower.
We sincerely sympathize with the be-
resved parents. The funeral will take place
from the residence of Mr.. W. II. Wonderly,
south Lawrence avenue at 10 O'Clock this
morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Mr.. o. A. belong, who was instr umentsl
in removing quantity of the burning goods
from the show window at lines & Ross store
during the Santa Claus holocaust on Fri
day morning, had his hands severely burned
and now cuts goods with an ak At least
be can't use his scissors owing to the box
ing gloves which il is now necessary for him
TO wear. The public may wonder how such
large loss as reported yesterday could be
made by FIRE in the window where Santa
Claus sat in bis sledge and therefore it is
here stated that the flames reached the 9TH
er window, where an elegant and costly line
of silks. satins and yelvets were upon exhibit
tion, and which stock was very seriously
damaged.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
A BIG SPILL.

The new grain store house recently built
near the City Roller mills, owing to too
great q weight of grain being stored there,
gave way yesterday and precipitated about
1900 bushels of wheat onto the ground out
side. The side next the mill gave way and
the wheat shot out fully twenty feet from
the store house. There were about 1900
bushels in the store room at the time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
MARRIED.

By the Rev. j. d. Hewitt, at the resby
tcrian parsonage, Dec. 2sih, Mr.. Thoma.
Willis and Miss May Wilson, all of Wichita
The above wedding ceremony was per
formed BY Mr.. Hewitt seated in the nice in
valid chair that the ladies of his church Sc
kindly presented to him on Christmas day
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

There is every reason to believe that the
present rates for which business rooms are
renting in this city are too high, and will
ultimately result disastrously to the business
interests here. The time has been when this
city had very little competition for the retail
trade of a very large territory surrounding
this place. But now we have towns in every
direction from here built up on the railroads
projecting from this city, every one of which
is competing for the retail trade formerly
held by Wichita. The merchant in this city
has to pay from 5000 to $500
year for his room, while ground
being very cheap in the adjacent
towns the merchant there can buy lot and
erect comfortable business room for very
little more than the Wichita merchant pays
for single years rent. This is an impor-
tant item when it comes to estimating the
years profit, and there is a question whether
this difference in expense will not enable the
merchants in the surrounding towns to sue
cessfully compete with our own. Owners
of business rooms in this city might do well
TO consider this matter. II is not only nee
essary that this city do as well for their Gus
toners as surrounding towns, she must do
better. The farmer will not bring his wheat
or corn or hogs from Clearwater or Mulvane
or Goddard or any of the surrounding towns
if he can get the same price nearer home.
After he has received the money for his pro-
duce at the nearest railroad town the farmer
will not bring his m oney to Wichita to buy
goods unless he is satisfied that he will buy
cheaper here. The merchants of this city,
by buying in larger quantities, may get
goods cheaper, and by selling more goods
can sell cheaper; but if what he gains in this
way is overcome by extra rents he can not
afford to undersell his competitors. What
We have said about rents for business houses
can be applied to residence houses as well,
the rents of the latter being out of all rea-
son as compared to their cost. There are
times of great shrinkage in the values of
produce, labor and every species of proper
ty, and all things will seek their equilibrium.
The sooner the better for all concerned.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
REPUBLICANS LOOKING TO KAN
SAS.

Senator ingalls, is spending the holidays il
a negligent, easy way, at his home in this
city, and probably sleeps well at night be-
cause of the circumstance that he will be
returned to the United States senate for d
third term without dissenting voice. Mr..
Ingalls, has been national figure for several
years and is growing in prominence every
day. The eastoIn papers are paying him
more attention how than any other member
of the senate, and during the coming Dem
ocratic administration Mr.. ingalls, is expected
to take the place of Conkling and Blaine in
defending the Republican party.-Atehison
-Eloha
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
DISTRICT COURT Jury.

The following is the list of jurors draw
for the February term of the district court
City-G. Crib, J. II. Dagner, VIM. !
Cary, john Braitsch, A. H. Mckee.
Eagle township-Thos. c. Grass, L. '
Crum.
Grant-John c. Hyde.
Viola-J. r Graham, John c. Wells.
Illinois-S. L. Wise, j. N. Ralston.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
The penalty on DELINQUENT tax PAYERS

The penalty on delinquent tax payers wa,
imposed yesterday morning and now those
who have not come to the front on time will
be compelled to pay an additional five pei
cent and must settle for the entire year
Those who paid before the Goth instant, OF
in this case, the 26th, were required to pay
for but one-half of the year at this time. and
received discount of two and one-half per
cent on the amounts assessed. 1t will thus
be seen that is q great advantage and large
saving to be prompt and early at the tax
collectors Office, as it saves seven and one
half per cent in the amount paid and makes
it necessary to pay but one-half of the as
sessment instead of the total amount at the
December payment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Mr.. z. N. johnson, who recently came
here from Indiana and took strong liking
to our city and determined TO locate here,
has secured the Or. Allen farm and is now
preparing it 70 extensively feed stock, deal
in the same and do wholesale butcher bus
iness. Mr.. J. 10 man Of ample means and
. substantial edition to our city, and in his
new enterprise both he and the city should
Be the gainss- In the Wholesale slaughter
Of stock. be proposes to supply the retail
daales.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
ONCE MORE.

A shocking shooting accident occurred a
go o'clock Sunday afternoon at farm
house about three miles south of Greenwich
An old gentleman of about sixty-ive year.
was visiting at the home of Mr.. Corchran
and had been out hunting at the time re
ferred to. He came back tothe house and ii
attempting to prepare the gun preparatory
to putting it away, the weapon was accident
ally discharged, and the entire load struck
Mrs. Corchran, who was but few feet away.
1t was breach loading weapon and the
charge was contained in shell, and the dis
lance being SO short the load scattered but
little, and therefore was almost like solid
shot. 1t took effect in the right limb mid
way to the knee, SCATTERING the bone and
iacerating the flesh in a most terrible and
shocking manner. DIR. Z. A. Whitlock was
called, and at 1880 o'clock of the same day
made successful amputation.
He has the lacerated member in alcohol at
his Office, where it presents az extremely
msngled and CHASTITY appearance.
Mrs. Corchran is a lady of nearly sixty
years of age, notwithstanding which fact
she is thus far doing nicely.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The Bloomfield Qll.) News, of Christmas
contains q long account of a surprise party
given in honor of Mr.. Elisha Sutherland, q
pioneer of Peoria county, who is preparing
to remove to Sedgwick county, Kansas.
From the resolutions passed Mr.. S. must be
an exceptionally fine gentleman, and we
welcome all such.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

A gentleman who represents as he claims,
one of the stiffest barbed wire firms in the
United S,atesais in the city. He has been
here since Tuesday last and has had two or
three interviews with some of our leading
citizens with reference to building barbed
wire factory in Wichita of ten ton capacity
per day. We know but little of the matter
but suppose from all the information that
he gave out that the wire was not to be
made here but simply the machinery put
up with which TO twist the wire and place
the bsrbs. What the enterprise would be
worth to the place We cannot say, but there
is no doubt that Wichita is the best point
in the west for wholesaling ttst commodity
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The amount Of taxes being collected at
tine county treasurer's Office have decreased
since the penalty was put on, though they
are still pretty large in amount. For last
Friday they were S3,24s.44, with disburs-
ments S4,05s.6s. Saturday the receipts were
$2,672.76 and disbursements S661.67.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Christmas comes but once year,
And the boys get chuck on ..whis" and beer;
Then for "the bank" they make break;
And play the game to win stake.
The gang, as usual are all found there,
And II they lose you hear them swear;
But as long ms they win you bet it's all right;
Everything goes and they all get tight
The twelve-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Hilton, who died so suddenly
on Wednesday afternoon, was buried yester-
day. The case is very sad one, and the
the deepest sympathy of the community in
their great affection, which came like light
ming from clear sky, and robbed them of
their dearest treasure.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Biting. father ant
mother of the Biting brothers, who hav,
been visiting their sons here for some timt
past, will leave the city on tomorrow nigh
for their home at Allentown, Pa. They vii
be accompanied by Chas W. Biting, whC
goes east on n business trip.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Douglas V. Donnelly is overwhelmed
with gratitude as the law firm Of Bentley,
Hatfield & Bentley, and clerk of the district
court, c. A. Van Ness, made him and his
son. Douglas, Jr., some nice Christmas pres
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
CONGREGATIONAL MOVEMENT.

The many Congregationalists of this city
will be pleased to learn that movement i,
about to be made to establish here church
of this denomination. There is certainly
field here for more church work, and the
other evangelical churches cannot fail to
welcome this denomination as a co-worker.
The following will explain itself:
To WHOM 1T CONCERNS.
Arrangements have been completed for
the commencement of mission work in
Wichita early in January, under the aus
pices of the American Home Missionary So
ciety, that may soon lead to the organiza-
ton of Congregational church. Rev. Joel
Harper, of Burlington, Kas., who is highly
esteemed by all who know him. both as a
preacher and pastor, has consented to
take charge of the work, and l heartily COM
mend him to the confidence and christian
fellowship of the people of Wichita, and all
who love our Lord Jesus Christ
5. ID. STORES,
Superintendent of Missions in Kansas.
Topeka, Dec. 9th, s4.
.The Congregational folks of this city
have held the matter of accepting the resig-
naeion of Rev. Joel Harper under advise
ment for more than week without arriving
at any definite conclusion. Mr.. Harper has
given eminent satisfaction here. and his peo-
pie are 10th to give him up-l'urlington
(Kas.) Republican.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
At business meeting held after the regu-
lar services at the Congregational church
last Sunday, it was decided to accept the
resignation of the Rev. J. Marper, to take
effect the end of this year. The following
resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, Our esteemed pastor and
brother, Rev. Joel Harper, seas it in the line
of duty to sever his pastoral relations with
this, the First Congregational church of this
city, that he may enter upon other fields of
labor, therefore,
Resolved, That in accepting his resigna-
ton we desire TO record our high appsecia-
ton of him as an able, earnest and faithful
Christian minister, who, by his consistent
Christian life during the three years of his
pastorate here, has endeared himself. not
munity.
Resolved, That we deeply regret the ne
cessity that impels him to this action, and
that our kindest wishes follow him to his
new field, and our earnest prayers for Gods
blessing upon his labors there.
BURLIGToS, Eas.. November %, 1851
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Wichita has packing house. Two men
go out and buy hog one day and pack If
the next. Great is Wichita, of the Arkan-
sas.-Eldorado Republican.
The Eagle editor notices this immense por-
cine slaughter, then retires 10 his den and
writes two columns setting for the immense
business of his village and its great whole
sale facilities.-Wellington Press.
Not only the packing house but all the
other enterprises which are making Wichita
the rival of Kansas City and St. Louis, and
the envy of the leading towns of the state,
will continue to boom the jealous filings OF
such sheets as the Republican and Press to
the contrary notwithstanding. Such insig-
niHcance We cannot hate-only pity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

DR.. Allen and family leave for Topeka to-
day, to be ready to enter upon his duties as
secretary of state. lie has rented house
completely furnished, in the vicinity of
Washburne college. His residence here is
taken bv Mr.. Moffett
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

A man named c. W. Buckmaster arrived
here from the territory yesterday morning
with a wagon load of deer, antelope and
wild turkeys. There were seven antelope
two deer and host Of big turkeys. Two
men killed The lot in three days, SO they
saii
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

( At "A recent womans congress in Massa-
chusetts one lady remarked that ''it is a nice
thing for man to keep his mouth fit to be
I E;saaI
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The Wichita Stock Yard company have
arranged with Mr.. NJ. C. Campbell to furnish
them with 100 head of mich cows, SO that
at every Saturdays sale hereafter they will
have mich cows for sale.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The county commissioners will hold their
regular meeting in the county building Jan.
5th, at which important business will be un-
der consideration. The contract for build
ing the new addition to the county building
viii probably be awarded at this meeting
and other important matters will be consid-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

In speaking of the extension of the Wich-
ita & Fl. Scott railroad, the Kiowa Herald
says "The right of way is now procured
from Attica to this point, and the work of
grading will begin within the next twenty
days. The news is hailed with joy through
out this country, and We can inform our
readers with absolute certainty that the rail-
road will be in New Kiowa as soon as men
and teams can builp it. The scrapers and
all the necessary material for building the
road are now distributed between Attica
and New kiowa
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Our friend John Brinley on the west side
Of the river gave grand dinner at his home
on Christina. Forty-two of his neighbors
and friends sat down to his bountifully
spread table whose guests were made happy
BY an abundance of home made wine OF
choicest grapes. In the evening all were in
vited to the home of s. w. Bailey, where
about hundred guests enjoyed an oyster
supper and dance which lasted until late
in the morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The Second ward republican club will
hold their regular meeting in the Office of
the register of deeds Jan. 9th.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

People are quite on the "qui vive" for
the society masque party on January 9th.
The young ladies are particularly enthusi-
astic and if the young men don't come tn
the rescue with the invitations in time for
them to prepare costume, we are half in
clined TO believe it will be cold day for
them hereafter. The committee say that if
any are too busy to get up . suit for the oc-
casion, wear mask with the ordinary suit
and they will be dressed to the Queens
taste and prepare for royal good time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The "Steinwsy quartette," as well as the
public, are feeling very badly over the
fact that two of the members of this
popular and meritorious organization are
soon to leave the city. Perhaps their
places can be supplied from the talent of the
village, though it is doubtful, and hence the
uneasiness in the social circle. Thus was it
from childhood's hour we see our dearest
hopes decay; We never love leaf or flower
but that it droeps and-skips the gutter.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The fourth mattress factory has been start
ed in the city and their sign is the only one
Of the kind in the city that has the word
mattress spelled correctly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

A car load of ties for the street railroad
north has arrived, and is laying in the SAINTS
Fe yard. They will be unloaded to-day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Mr.. F. B. Wall presented w. Z Stanley
with mn elegant gold headed cane yesterday,
the occasion being Mr.. SANKEY'S fortieth
birthday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The farmers yesterday seemed intent upon
converting their products into greenbacks
and punches Of cattle, hogs and loads OF
wheat, corn and hay were numerous.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

There is now good skating on the big river
below the iron bridge and yesterday large
number of persons were taking advan,-
age of IL
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Bernhard Levy, the stockmsn, has just
completed substantial shed for his animals
that have heretofore been exposed to the
storm. The mules smile with gratitude.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The work of putting up an additional
commercial wire from here to Newton with
connection to Kansas City, was finished At
noon yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

Fifteen car loads of wheat were yesterday
shipped from the city mills. This was done
since the bursting of their warehouse, and
the limiting thereby of their storage ca
pacity
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

An invoice of nice fat hogs were yesterday
received at the packing house of Col. Stew
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
BEST IN THE STATE

The Wichita EAGLE steps to the front
with the best Christmas edition published BY
any paper in the state.-Emporia News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

The Philadelphia Press says; "The Kan
sas third parry prohibitionists at their late
convention demanded that the general gov
eminent should prohibit the liquor traffic in
the territories and the district Of Columbia.
But they failed to say whether they will ask
the Democratic administration, which they
helped to elect, to enforce their demand"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

As an instance of the efficacy of advertis-
ing in daily paper, we note that Mr..
Hutchinson lost two horses on Christmas
eve. and advertised them in the daily EAGLE
on Christmas morning. A man stopping
over night in town read the notice next
morning, and on his way into the country
saw the two hoeses several miles from town,
and related the description to farmer at
whose gate they stopped. The farmer thus
was enabled to return them that day and get
his reward.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

County Surveyor Bear is engaged upon a
Sedgwicht county map and also map Of
this city. both of which are intended to be
and will be models of detail and accuracy.
The county map will contain every feature
that IL desirable for information or reference
while the map of the city will embrace each
and all of the many additions that have been
taken 10 by il since the issue of the last city
drawing Of rs, and will be absolutely accu-
rate and complete in every essential particu-
lar. They will be printed from steel plates.
Attention has been given to size, cost and
the wants of the public and they must prove
the right article in the proper place and just
in the nick OF time.