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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
WACO TOWNSHIP.
The Garden of the State.

To the Editor of the Eagle:
There are O group of farms lying
! along the west bank of the Big river,
two or three miles below the new
bridge that for productivcness, fer;ili-
ty and easy culture, cannot be sur
passed in The state. The average
WELD of corn on these farms for the
past five years has been from fifty TO
seventy-five bushels 10 the acre; of
wheat from twenty 10 thirty-seven
bushels, and fruit and other farm
products in ike proportion.
In proof Of this cite you
to our last two county fairs, at each Of
which one of our farmers, Mr..
NJ. +. Morgan, an old gentleman,
who has but forty acres of land which
he cultivatcs with the assistance of his
wife, has taken the first premium for
township display, also first premium
on best and largest display of vegct-
ables, hearty all the products in the
township, display were raised by him.
self, two or three Of his neighbors
adding few things 10 his collection.
Altogether this year Mr.. Morgan took
twenty-five premiums on the products
of his farm, seventeen first, five sec
ond, and three special. Last year be-
sides the township premium, he took
thirt: OF hers, all first but four. Six
OF his melons weighed from 20 TO IS
pounds each, aggregating 444 pounds.
In conversation to-day he stated he
had sold this season in Wichita 724
dozen eggs, laid by his own fowls. and
had marketed also nearly half a
ton of better, the product of six cows.
so much for one man and his good
wife on little forty acre farm. What
the big farmers down In this bend of
the river might do if they tried we
will write about some other time.
Some Of them did find time TO take
lew thlBgs TO the ialr.
Mr.. I. l.. Stuckey shocked load of
corn which took first premium, aud
two specials. Where is Dan Jones
this year, Also on yellow corn: two
first premiums on potatoes; first on
free stone peaches and several others.
Our enterprising friend, Steve Balch,
also took first premium On babies two
years ago, and has another just ar
rived TO take the blue ribbon next
full. He took up few Of the pro-
ducts of his farm, and got away with
eleven ribbons, all blue. but two, ]
think if we would all turn on next
fall, We could capture all the
ribbons in the county and
divide even with friend Moser on
fruit. Several tons of the finest ap-
piles, peaches and grapes sold in the
Wichita market this year, came from
right down here in the big bend below
the new bridge, the products of our
rich deep, black sandy loan. To-day
IN riding two or three miles 1 pre-
sumo saw five thousand large fine
watermelons laying where they grew,
the remnant of other thousands which
were hauled to town. Ii is possible
here 10 grow wagon load of melons
on square rod of ground. One of
our farmers grows each year fifteen
hundred bushels of yellow Nansemond
sweet potatoes, most Of which he
winters over. | am tempted 10 say
something about the droves of big fat
porkers and cattle we desire to market
from our farms, but don't want to give
you too much ola good thing at one
time, SO Adios. WACO.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

Wichita claims TO be the future
city of Kansas, and to subsiantiaie
the claim she is trying 10 put on city
airs by narrating the many robberies
that daily occur and the few III fleet
ual attempts 10 break up the gang.
Ifthat is 81 the airs that the EAGLE
can boast of the city is sure TO be left.
South Haven Weekly News.
If that is the best, worst and ohly
criticism of the EAGLE and OF Wichita
that the South Haven Weekly News
is able to muster, that paper may as
well enter the head of lis editor as a
pumpkin al some side show and go
ont nf husiuess
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

With city hospital and benevolent homt
together with the county poor house, char
ity ought to be so well organized in this city
and county as to prevent recurrence of the
frauds charged to have been practiced under
the promiscuous system Of begging for indi-
gent persons.
In the case OF the woman, Mrs. Bennett
whose husband deserted her and her 81,
children and who were sent to their friends
last week at the expense of the county, it ID
charged that certain women went about the
city begging for her and collected consid-
cradle sum, although the woman reported
that she never got any of it. Nobody should
give money to any beggar without satisfy
ing themselves that such persons were
authorized to solicit. In the present organ
lied state of charitable work there can be
no mistake and there is no room for fraud.
The superintendent of the poor also reports
having been requested to visit some families
who were reported to be in distress, and
when he got there the folks told him they
stood iI need of no assistance, and were in
dgnant at being reported as paupers. The
parties SO reporting them evidently had
some scheme In their heads.
In the old states the system of promiscu-
Gus slms-giving was long ago found to be
pcrnicious and has been altogether abandon
ed and organized charities supplied, SO that
;nou.;os NAN 10 ;nstixntod .a 10 tho r,ar;ta ~
each case. This will in all cases be found
to be the best plan.
N. VIII GaIlama.- Of W.alila L. L.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
The FLANDERS.

CHIcAeo, Oct. 13.-The state veterinarian,
DIR. Paren, in an interview says that from
information received from various sources
he has not doubt that CHAMBERS exist ex-
tensively in Montana, Dakota, Indian terri
tory, Arkansas and Texas; and yesterday
he addressed a communication to the state
board of live stock commissioners, suggest
ing that some move be taken towards pre-
venting the shipment of horses, mules and
asses from those localities into the state Of
Illinois. The doctor reports that be has
killed twenty five glaadered animals In vari-
GUS portions Of the state during the past
veet
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

EUREKA, Kas., Oct. 1i.-This has been q
field day for Eureka and Greenwood county
The city has been full Of people from the
country and neighbcring towns to witnes:
the ceremonies Of laying the corner stone OF
the Southern Kansas academy, the only
academy in Kansas. Prominent speakers
addressed the throng, which numbered
many thousands of interested and intelli-
gent people. T. Dwight Thatcher, Of To-
peks, delivered superior address. He was
followed by Rev. Rice, Of Topeka, and Rev.
Utley, of Parsons. The foundation Of the
Institution. is now completed and the super
structure will be speedily erected. A mag
nificent home entertainment at the opera
house closes the day, which is suspicious OF
much for our city and country's future
prosperity. The city is jubilant over the
magnificent success Of the enterprise. Its
electric light apparatus has arrived and will
soon be in operation. The city is full OF
life and progress and is rapidly becoming
an educational and commercial center.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
THAT RELIC.

Marsh Murdoch has got caught Will
"relic." Ii Is copy of the Ulster
county Gazette. of July 4. 1880. Tia
paper was reproduced by fac simil,
copy prior 10 1858, and thousands o.
them printed. We have had at least
dozen copies sent 10 us as the "only
original."-Commonwealth.
We did not vouch for the genuine
ness OF the "rclic,' but gave the testi-
mony Of the gentleman-a newspaper
man-who sent il. lie claims TO have
it's history, and that il is one of three
of the genuine "originals" in exist;
pncp
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 13-The strike seems to
have died out to-day, there being absolutely
no appearance Of trouble. All roads are
running full numbers of cars, and in most
cases the police have been withdrawn from
the cars. There is no interruption to traffic
at all, which is fortunate, as the day is RAINY
ard the streets very muddy. Several Of the
strikers have gone back to work to-day. but
the knights of labor claim these men we're
never members Of the order, and that they
only quit work through fear. About 600
strikers have been in meeting at Turner hall
all this forenoon with tightly closed doors,
but those in authority state that nothing was
done of Importance.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
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Resoiute Nail Makers.

CIycINyArI, Oct. 1.-THE Western Nail
association met here to-day and unanimous
ly adopted the following;
WHEREAS, 1t is evident that the great
question of equslizibg labor between the
cast and west has become q question of
vital interest and importance TO western
manufacturers,
Resolved, That we hereby reafirm our
determined purpose, each and severally,
that we will not operate Our nail factories
except on the manufacturer sale. regard
less Of what time it may require to secure
the full employment of our works.
Resolved, that we reaffirm our purpose to
retain and continue all our present en-
ployes who may become competent work.
men, and that we will not employ any 9TH
er workmen except those who will work
with and on the terms As our present en-
ployes. The association adjourned to the
regular monthly meeting in November, at
the Gibson house, this city. The princi-
pal mills Of the west were represented
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
Supreme Lodge. A. o. v. W,

TOPEKA, Oct. H.-To-day was the second
day of the biennial conclave of the select
knights of the A. o. U. w. The supreme
lodge met at $50 a. m. and adjourned until
tomorrow. This was done in order that
the representatives and officers Of the su-
preme legion might participate in the pa
rade and witness the competitive drill. The
parade occupied the entire forenoon and
was very creditable affair. Fully LOCO sir
knights were in line, and with their faminS
plumes and bright equipments they made q
beautiful sight.
The competition drill .sok place at the
fair grounds this afternoon. The result was
as follows. First prize: Benton Legion,
No. ", ST. Louis, Captain d. L. Seneger,
commanding; second prize, st, Louis L.
gion No. l, st. Louis, Captain II. II. Hess,
commanding; third prize, Valley Falls Le-
gion, No. As, Valley Fsp., Kansas, Captain
Z. Z. Heath commandin...
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

RosToS, Oct. Alt was reported yes:sr.
day from Washington that the position Of
chairman Of the United States civil ser.
vice commission had been Of
tered to Colonel Charles X. Goldman
OF Massachusetts. Being asked a. 10 the
truth Of the report, Colonel Goldman said
to-day: have had conversations With the
president on the subject and given him
what consides sufficient reasons why hs
should not offer the position TO me- The
president has not yet made the offer ant
probably never will make It.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

ATcHIsoN, Oct. 1i.-The Republican
county convention met here to-day, and
was presided over by w. W. Guthrie. The
following ticket was nominated: Treasurer,
G. W. Bust; sheriff, Frank Shaw; clerk,
Chas. II. Krebs; register of deeds, John b.
Kurth; surveyor, Fred Gliding; coroner,
DIR. NJ. A. Ferguson; county commissioner,
NJ. NJ. Wallingford.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
AMUSING

1t is really amusing TO read the Har
per Daily Graphic these days. The
way the boys of that institution arc
soaring Wichita and the EAGLE, is a
caution. 1T reminds us of mosquito
on the horn of an ox.-Anthony Re
publican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

There is no excuse for the associate
press running old postal regulations
and rulings into the dispatches as
news. The so-called new rulings ap.
pearing yesterday morning as fresh
from the administration were printed
in tue regulations as far back as 1873.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

WuKsBARRE, Pa, Oct. 12.--A terrific
wind storm prevailed here since early this
morning. The Welsh Baptist church, q
new building just completed, was blown
down this afternoon. One man who was
on the roof at the time putting on slate, eS-
capped with slight injuries. Throughout the
country districts considerable damage was
done to buildings,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

HUTCHINSON, KANs., Oct, 1.-THE re-
cord day of the Arkansas Valley fair opened
propitiously and there was a large attend
ance to-day. The display of all kinds Of
agricultural products came in to-day in
large quantities until the officers were up to
their ears taking care Of the entries. Til
$50 race, trotting, was won by Billie X. "a
2:29t, Winder following at 2:31. There are
full two hundred fast horses on the ground,
and the best record of the year will be made
hare
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
Chicago Live Ssoch.

Cattle-Receipts, $3.50; shipments, "a. %
market slow; generally steady; extra eatti O..
~ Is: chipping steers 81 65S+ IS; stocken . nd
feeders, 81 50g3 60; cows, bulle and mixed. 81 "
western rangers, natives and half breeds. IS rs
95 90 COWS. ~ 1898 IS; wint~red Texans 500
93 ~.
Hogs-Receipts. 25.0Oa; shipments ZOO;
trade firm; prices about steady; rough and
mixed, Is se53 80; packing and shipping. IS 90
g. "; light weights. % aO@A %; slips, 81 5o@
325.
sheep-Rsceipts. 400; shipments, =;
arkst dull and l5025o lower; natives, ~ coo
20; western o. iOG3 IS; Texans ~ O)G2 50;
lambs per head. u 0002 50.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
Fire FIend,

GALVESTON, Tex, Oct 14-A special
to the News from GAINESVILLE says: Fire hroks
out at midnight last night in tho grocery
store Of J. G. Drew, on Main square. Red
River National bapl bailding adjoining was
badly daYSgedi the large drug store Of Gil
csyst i Black adjoining the building waA
guttod. and several other buildings more or
less damaged. Total loss. $4,000 fully in
sured
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

BALTIMoRE, u. D., Oct. lA.-The di-
rectors Of the baltimore and Ohio railroad
to-day declared semi-annual dividend of
i've per cent on the stock of the main
stem and also on that of the Washington
branch for the six months ending Septem-
Der 30th,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
The Missouri synod

KANSAS CRY, Oct. 14--The annual
synod of Southern Presbyterian churches
Of Missouri, convened here to-day. DIR. III.
b. Borde, of Richmond, was elected moder-
ator. The synod will remain in session
through the week.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
Kansas CITY Live STOCK.

KANSAS CITY. October ~
Cattle-Receipts. 4lS7i shipments, IL. e93.
wax and lower; exporters, Is 1895 50; good 10
choice shipping ~ gO05 20; common to medium
~ 50@4 IS; stockem and feeders, Is e0o4 Oe;
$50.
Hoys-Recsipts. 9,ss6; shipment f2i;
stroagj good to choice. IS COOS 20; common
to medium, a3 Is g3 S.
Sheep-Receipts. s97; shipments, -.
steady; fair to good muttons - veS3 Is; com
mon TO medium 81 seS2 10.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

ST. LOUIS. October H.
Flour-excited and higher.
Wheat-activs unsettled and gene lower,
closed aG1e under yesterday; No red,
cash OIL 90; Oct 70; Nov. seal Oax. closing
at al4; Dec. l0l4l02&, closing at 0ih May
! lls@l l2k, closing at 1lH.
Corn-Shade lower and very slow; No. 2
Oass-Options steady, slow; cash. 2i1.925;
year FAX; Nay 2s&-
Rye-slow ct 57H95sAc.
Bsrisy-vsry slow; sales. wisconsin to ar.
rive, at 504g90c.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Kansas City Grain and Produce

KANSAS CITY. October IL.
The Daily Indicator reports wheat receipts
%; bu: Shipments III go bu: in store, 7s6 SIS !;
higher No 3 red, cash 0s,s bid. 81 AK; Nov
sales at SEA Dec. sales at ST.; May s'S@ssas
No. 2, cash, s9i4 bid, sei4 asked.
Corn-receipts l546; shipments tas bu; In
store a., 357 Blu; steady and quiet; No 2. cash
s2 bid IS asked; Nov. 27i bid 81 a. ed; year
:51s bid, 2sti asked; No. : white cash, s3H ask b
Osts-No. 9. cash 2t'sc.
Rye-So. 2. cash, u BID
Hay-small bales. 3; 81.
Eggs-weaker ut l5c.
Butter-unc hanged.
Dry Meats-Sugsr cured hama, oSc; bacon.
SIC; dried beef. sc; dry salt clesr ribs ssdes.
IS As; long clear, - 30; shoulders. - ~; short
clear s5 SO; smoked meats-clear NIB sides.
s. 80; shoulders, - IS; short clear, VI ID; meas
beef, SS IS.
Lard-C h0ice fierce. % 90.
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Produce.
FINANCE AND COMMERCE,
New York Market.

New York Market.
NKw YORK. October a.
Money-On call easy at l1ia2 per cent
prime mercantile paper at 495.
Goyernments-Dull and steady
State Bonds-Actiye.
Foreign Exchange Dull at 81 s3k for sixty
DAYS and 81 S.. for demand.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
Chicago IRAN sno prosues.

SotC2Ro orHln ouo HfJooSB.
CHICAGO. october 10.
The day was one Of extraordinary excitement.
active trading. rapid fluctuations and extreme
nervousness Of Change. The sharp advance OF
Yesterday and the strong closing In the after
noon made the opening this morning I'm wheat
one Of great uncertainty, and there was mad
rush and widely varying prices. When the
trading bell sounded the foreign markets were
quoted strong without any advance in prices,
however; but British consols we're quoted SIS.
which was taken to mean trouble in the Balkan
states. The commanding influences. however.
were domestic and apparently the same ss those
which have governed the course OF prices the
past few days. The buying was very free a; the
opening, at an adv snce of haxc over the lat
est trading yesterday afternoon, but prices
varied during the first Is minutes fully he In
various parts of the crowd. After sales had
been made ut 94l4 for December the price fell
of to ~, and again fell back TO a3S rose quick
" to slx Very little wheat being osered for
sale on the up turn. fell of again to Sisc undsr
free selling, shot up to 94a, back again to o7's,
and closed on regular board at s3is 9sSt The
tone was steadier in the afternoon and the
market finally closed at e5hc for December
which was the Official slosing yesterday. The
receipts at the Northwest showed falling o.
and were only moderate &C the other primary
points. Shipments were light
Fiour-frm and in good demand.
whest-opened active and strong; sold ur re.
declined SC. rallied lhe, and closed &C unie,
yesterday; sales ranged: Oct sossNs, closed
49,. t69.x, closed at ss,s; May, oo's@l olh,
closed at 1 O0a. No spring sos; NO. spring,
81; No. red, "a; No red 81.
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81. LOUis. UctOber It.
Csttls-Rsseipts. 300; shipments. so
prices steady; common TO choice native stssss
~ ZS95 50; Colorado steers. ~ 259J iol satiy 9.
batchering stock. o. z@4 o.; stosAsss and
feeder % J003 IS; grass Texaus - ooG3 60i.
Indian steers Is 00<l3 So
Hogs-receipss. $500; shssassaA, 1900; sctives
easi,r and lower; pecSkN. - 25@3 Joz
butchers', % 1895 20,
sheep-Receip:s ls0Q; shipments 300: sesdN
and hrm; goo1 70 choice mnttons, ~ 1893 IS
common 70 air. 81 0oS3 80; Texana ~ 1908 ooa
lambs, e 503 50.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

INDIANAPoIIs, Oct. 14.-Ofieial figures
of Yesterdays election are: Mayor Dem
ny, (rep) 9,092; Cottrell, (dem.) 9,073; fol-
clerk, Brewing, (rep.) 9,OS9; Shields, ldem.
1922. The prohibition vote was l47, and
greenback 81. Republicans have one ma
jority in the council, and the board of al
dermen is tie.
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WAY Down in rennessse.

CHATTANOOGA, Ten, Oct. 13.-The cleo
ton here to-day was closely contested. The
entire Republican ticket was elected by q
reduced majority. Mr.. Sharpe, late inspec-
tor of the postoffice department, was elected
MAYOR. No disturbances occurred.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

Mr.. VIII Galloway, Of Wichita, is in
town to-day. representing Wholesale firm
of that cify.-Hutchinson News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

TOPEKA, Kas., Oct. 13.-The Supreme
Legion convened at 10 a. NJ, and was called
to order by Hon. Clark d. Knapp, supreme
commander. The following officers were
elected: Supreme commander, Geo. w.
Reed, of Kansas; supreme vice-commander,
j. r Miller, of Ontario; supreme lieuten-
ant-commander, q. Beckwith, OF
New York; supreme treasurer, w. r.
Sheen, of Lawrence; supreme standard bear
er, Geo. f. Howard; supreme worthy SEN
ior workman. w. T. Seaman, Of Pa; SUI
preme junior workman, Jno. I. Martin, OF
st. Louis; supreme guard workman, W.
Carnforth, Of Minnesota. With the excep-
ton of the reports of the committees this
was the principle business done in the SEES
sion to-day. This evening the grand opera
house was crowded TO its fullest capacity
to listen to the public exercise:
of the Select Knights OF the A. o. U. W
The house was nicely decorated. j. j.
Mullen, Grand Commander Of Knights
was the first speaker, and delivered the ad
dress of welcome. Governor Martin follow
ed with an address on the part of the state
Miss leila Neil sang solo, THE first set
tier" which was followed by
an address of welcome to
the city by the mayor. Louis Heck, Jr.
rendered a violin solo, accompanied by
Miss Clara Schellsbarger. The poem
(originaD was then rendered by Geo. w.
Reed, q song by Miss Addie Lesher, with
flute obligato by Thos. Lesser followed,
when Clark d. Knapp, supreme commander,
was introduced and responded to the sd-
dresses of welcome.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
BEAUTY IN ART

Rodgers, the celebrated photographer,
who has been getting away with the prizes
in fine photography everywhere this year,
has arranged his entire lot of handsome
prize pictures in conspicuous position in
his art studios, and those who failed to see
them at The fair, should avail themselves Of
the present opportunity to feast their eyes
on the finest display of pictures in the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16

Contracts will be let Saturday for the
Presbyterian church in the Fifth ward.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-16
QUARANTINE AGAINST CANADA.

A circular has been sent out from Washing
ton signed by the president, Secretary Man
ming and DIR. Hamilton, surgeon general of
the marine hospital service, in relation to
quarantine against the Canadian frontier
where smallpox prevails. Under instruc-
tons given, no car, vehicle, person, animal
or article of merchandise frutn infected
points, will be permitted to enter the Uni
ted States without q certificate from an au-
thorized official that all such are free from
infection
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WICHITA MARKETS.

Wichita Live Stock Market.
WICHITA, October Il, 1885.
Grain