Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-03

| Rev. J. ID. Hewcit was welcomed upon
the streets Yesterday for the first time for
well. We might not pretend to say, but CUES:
for four months. What siege the GOOD
man has bad of il, and what wayering
along that line beyond which no mortal eye
hath ever seen. We most heartily congrat-
ula,c him. for be seems in the long weary
weeks to have waged a battle which guaran-
tees him a renewal of life that must reacl
out in the lcngthened days. As TO the ex'
| periences of such long trial Of patienc,
| and foriitude, of the modifying effects anc
spiritual influences. Mr.. Hewett himself
could be-; answer, but that the most fiery
spirit would become gentle there is it'll,
doubt We welcome Mr.. Hewett back tC
this everyday life and its duties.
Blind must have been the ground hog in
deed which failed to sec his shadow ycster.
day. The sun was brilliant, the atmosphere
| As clear as lerze and shadows of all kinds
including that Of the ground hog. were d.
lneatei with distinctness of outline which
would guaranty u fresh ice crop and sleigh
ing for two months TO come. The only con,
ISOLATION that We can think of is there are nc
such animals as ground hog known t.
southern Kansas. We have hogs. indeed
dead oodles of them pediCreed four legged
fellows. the centre breed, Missouri brier-
splittcrs and hogs, few, who 20 on two
legs and wear broad-cloth, bat no ground
hogs, wherefore no 2nd of February counts
in this neck q woods.
\ letter way yesterday received from the
wife Of Conductor W. II. Irwin by friends
in this CITY Il contained the sad news that
the doctors had given up almost all hope
for the recovery Of the injured man and
that his lie was dispaired Of. This intel!i-
gence will be received with genuine SORROW
By his many friend, here, where be has the
reputation % being an exceptionally genial
and remarkably good man. His spine has
proven u be dangerously affected. this be-
ing the cause IF his present critical ccndi-
condition. Where there i life there Is hope
however, and hi friends Will stii! trust that
a charge may soon come for the better and
that he may yet fully recover perfect health.
The proprieiorship q the Wichita Horse
and Mule market has undergone change.
IL. l. Hill having purchased the intereS, 81;
Mr. Bus. and the firm name being now Hi!
K Gordon. Mr. Bui- viii take the road 10
the intercs: Of the firm as uuyer Of stock.
The new firm viii make a speciality Of whole
saliu. - western dealer, rhGs making an
other jobbing establishment for WichitS.
This week they will receive three car loads
Of mares and ululcs. this being one Of the
lasges; invoices ever received By any one
firm in the city.
Happiness and pride sAs jer.c:ed upon
the smilc-wresthed couutenIncs 81 NJ
Harry Coul,y. the geaia. manager Of the
Ca7cy Lumber c., a be wcnded his WY
down town yesterday. grAsping hi many
friend b. the hand with = hearty shake sad
dispensing the choicest Hsvanas with .ay-
ish hand We inquired why 80 much exhu-
berance and cigars, and sss Informed that
population party had taken place at hisr
idcnoe. and iha, be Wa the progl pos>essor
OF an heir-',Ja>t the Gues; boy You ever
SEEN Congratulations.
From the New Mexican Review. pub
li>hed a; Santa Fe We learn that NJ. John
Wat. vito f0- eleven years has been con-
nec,ea With the Second National Bank Of
New Mexico. and for the pas; IKE years is
cashier, had resigned ~ meeting of The
board Of directors letter was hAHdei him
cou;ainc sou.e very highly complimentary
resolutions touching his honesty, integrity
and sbiity. Mr.. Watts has been In Wich-
its. and Is the gentleman who married Miss
Sue Barnes. the sister Of Ms. W p. Camp
bell