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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
THE REASON WHY.

We are in receipt of long communica-
ton going over and answering all the OBJ
jections and bubbles of the Beacon touch.
ing the construction of the O., A. & W. rail-
road. We do not publish it for the reason
that it wouldn't convince the editor of the
Beacon. and nobody else needs any con-
vincing. The ridiculous inconsistencies Of
the Beacon are common street talk. That
paper first objected to the enterprise because
it was supposed to be on different basis
from the Wichita s. Colorado railroad; later
because it was being run only by Wichita
men; then afterwards objected 10 it because
it was not being run by Wichita men.
Again it opposed it because it was tying up
the city with an after explanation that it
couldn't tie up the city. At another time
that paper said that the scheme was too
open and that railroads we're not built by
newspaper wind, but by men who kept
heir own counsels, and right upon
The heels of that objection has daily de-
manded that the company should make pub
lie their secrets and give it away to all con-
ficting interests what company or line was
relied upon to build the road. The Bea-
cons fight being senseless factions and con-
Trajectory one, VIC do not, at this late hour,
feel like giving space to as" answer, al
though it is very able and carefully writ
ten Ond
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
MULvANE.


MuLvANE, kas., Sept. 10. '85.
| To the Editor OF the Daily Eagle.
Mulvane is still here on the ragged edge
of the county," as the superintendent Of
the schools was wont to say during the nor
NAL.
Our schools commenced last Monday I'M
der the command of Prof Butcher, Mrs. and
Miss Mclaughlin. If the number of chill
dren in the school rooms is a true index, we
have materially increased in population
since last year.
Boone Chandler, the old bachelor member
of the firm OF Chandler Bros. returned
frt n Iowa last Monday with very fine
imported Clydesdalc horse, which he bought
from Lingmaster & Sons, of Kiota, Iowa.
This horse lisa very fine specimen of that
breed, and is already fayorite with all the
farmers who have seen him.
The farmers and horsemen heresbouts
will hold colt show on the Sd day of Octo-
Der, to which all lovers Of good stock, and
all who are interested in improving the
stock Of this valley, are invited to come.
The business men of town are about to Or
ganize national bank, with a capital
$4,000. The new mill has got fairly started
and the flour has been pronounced equal to
the best made in any of the large mills in
this part Of the state.
Rev. j. r. McQuown has moved back
here from Clearwater, and will devote his
entire time to the Presbyterian church in
Mulvane.
Farmers are busy blowing and sowing
since the rains of last week put the ground
in good shape for their operations. l.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
THE TRAMP CROP.

The moist east wind, which for the past
twenty four hours has, with vigorous yet un-
seen pinions tossed into pillows the boughs
Of trees above the city's roofs, and which
has moaned so sadly around the gables of
our houses, foretells the end of another
summer, and whispers of gathered fruits and
garnered grain. This eastern messenger,
with its tale of decay and death; its MUIR
murs Of pinching hunger and ragged want,
kisses the brow with a soft touch, like the
kiss of a mourner whose cheeks are believed
with tears and whose signs are heart-break
The o'crcast heavens have hung like pail
and the pulse Of nature throbs responsive to
the knell ofthe dying season and its perishing
colors. The voices of night which all
through the long summer haye lulled the
weary to slumber with their soft cadences
are now almost drowned by the plant of the
rustling leaves, as they sob out tho dirge
that has touched the hearts of poets since
the time when first harps were attuned and
tongues loosencd in song, and We already
see the dreary length of that line of tramps,
who shall destroy our substance for 10 many
days, reaching away to the buds and birds
of another spring.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
THE NEW CITY DIRECTORY.


The new city directory is out and being
delivered. The Beacon accords it the fol.
lowing eulogistic notice:
MIR. +. A. North has placed on our table
a copy Of his new directory of the city OF
Wichita. IL is a handsome volume of pa
pages, and contains about 1000 names. In
addition j. has full street directory OF the
reverse side of the title page On page 229
is q classified business directory, which will
give good and true idea of the extent of
our business interests. 1t has been carefully
compiled. Thence follows in succession an
official directory Of state, county and city
ofhcisls, churches and religious societies.
benevolent societies, other associations
bands, IRE department, military and public
schools. The business directory is especial
ly interesting.
Ihe book is printed on good paper. in
large and clear type. The matter is well
arranged and the binding good. In fact tho
work not only reflects credit on the indus
try and accuracy Of Mr.. North, but II shows
that the EAGLE job Office and book bindery
is prepared TO do excellent work of almo:.
any kind. The public cannot expect an ab.
solutely correct book of this kind. hut we
are assured that it approximates yery close.
ly to literal accuracy, and in all important
matters 1t il correct We hope Mr.. NORTH
will find himself fully remunerated.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
THE STEP TO-DAY.

The wide-awake people of Wichita need
no argument to convince them that to-day
marks another step in our onward and rapid
march as city. The dullest man among
us knows that the property and values added
by every additional line of railway far out
weighs The comparatively nominal sums
asked at our hands. Every business man in
this city knows that the mere prospect of
these roads have added more than enough
taxable valuation to pay the interest on the
bonds and to finally redeem them. So we
don't desire TO do so foolish thing as to
produce argument. but only to urge full
vote for the sake of the moral force and
effect of our action. While of course il
will be very one-sided affair let us show
not only the railroad companies the friendly
and rival ones, but the entire state, that
Wichita knows what she is about and that
The is in dead earnest to become the metrop-
Ills of the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
CLEARWATER,
CLEARWATER, Sept. 10.

CLEARWATER, Sept. 10.
To tie Editor Of the Eagle.
The late rains have been very timely and
have saved many fields of late corn, and
prepared the ground for fall blowing and
wheat sowing.
Business is quite lively in town, and all
feel sure OF a good fall trade.
The school building has been located on q
very beautiful site: the highest point in the
city. Work has been commenced so that
by December 1st we hope TO have a fine
school building.
The Odd Fellows have organized lodge,
which is in good working order. The lodge
meets on Monday evening.
NJ. A Craven, n. G.; Geo. V. Dean, V
g.; A H. Proctor, secretary; +. L. Tilling-
hurst, treasurer. District Department
Grand Master Mathewson, of your city, as
sisted by several members of your lodge
were down and installed the officers and as
sisted in initiating several candidates. Sew
eral officers and members of Cinboy lodge
were also here to assist in instituting the
lodge
Rev. McQuown's family left here Tuesday
for Mulvane, where he is tc become pastor
of the Presbyterian church after October
LIST. We regret to lose Rev. McQuown, for
while he is good preacher and pastor, he is
very useful and honored citizen, and one
who will, with bis estimable family, be very
much missed. We congratulate the citizens
of our sister city in obtaining the services
and citizenship of SO worthy minister and
his family. Our loss is their gain
Work on the new mill is soon to be com
menced.
A. b. Phillips, of the firm of Tincher & |
Phillips, has sold his interest in the imple- |
nent business TO his partner, Mr.. Tincber,
and started "Wednesday morning, with his
wife, for Indiana on q visit
Mrs. Themes Williams, who has been in
Iowa on visit for several weeks, will return
his week
Rev. McQuown has sold his beautiful resi-
ienoe to Walter Hope, Esq. ALPHA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
WICHITA AS A HORSE AND MULE
MARKET

it might surprise even the citizens of this
city TO know that Wichita is the best horse
and male market west OF st. Louis, but one
of the prominen. dealers in stock informed
a reporter yesterday that such was the case.
A larger scope OF country is supplied with
stock from the markets of this city than at
any other point in the state. The demand
here is of the most varied kind from Texas
mule or pony to the fine eastern raised mule
or thoroughbred; all classes find sale at this
place. Harry Hill informed a reporter that
be had sold as many as forty car loads of
imported eastern horses and mules in one
year, besides large number of southern
stock, consisting of mules and horses. And
yet the trade does not diminish. 1t has been
suggested that aere will be change
of base in the Wichita horse
and mule markets, and instead of
importing fine stock the trade will turn to
exporting them. The fact is that there are
now within the country many thousands of
fine blooded brood mares of all the different
breeds and much capital is invested in horse
culture. A trader remarked not long ago
that he could stand at his stable door and
pick out most any day troop of cavalry
horses, and that il will not be long before
this will be horse market of that kind. He
also said that as a market for light horses
this is equal to any in the United States, be-
ing accessible TO the southwestern country
where the stock is being improved from year
to year. Yesterday band of forty ponies
was received at Harry Hills, an advance lot
of several to follow this fall. And at several
other places lots of ponies can be seen
being thinned out from day to
day BY sales. Where they all go to is some
surprise TO those that don't understand the
market, but they 90.
That there is a good outlook for the horse
rade in Wichita may be seen by the amount
If money constantly engaged in stock or
'rations. And when it turns to exporting
he progeny of the late years of imported
mares there will still be more lucrative
rade in that line.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
NO BETTER POINT.

From the Aitica Advocate.
The Wichita EAGLE is making one of the
strongest and best fights ever made in the
state, for its town, and with telling effect.
The Kansas City Times and Journal both
see that southern Kansas recognises the
benefits Of doing business on Kansas soil,
and what better point can be found for
building city than Wichita in which to
transact wholesale business? Kansas City
has dominated over Kansas long enough,
and the sooner the people cut loose from her
and begin to coin commercial wealth for
Kansas the better will it be. We are for
Wichita and southern Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
WHAT WICHITA WANTS
From the Topeka Commonwealth.

From the Topeka Commonwealth
"The kingman, Pratt and Western Rail.
road company" Place of business is located
at Topeka, and other places along the line.
The object for which this company i.
formed is to maintain and operate line OF
railroad commencing at Kingman, Kingman
county, and running thence westerly through
the counties of KIngman, Pratt, Edwards
and Ford, to the west line of the last county:
with line leaving above-named line at the
most available point in Kingman county,
thence southwest through the counties of
kingman, Barber, Comanche and Clark to a
point at or near Englewood. Estimated
length of the line is 26l. Capital stock.
S5,22OOOo The following directors are
chosen for the first year: Joab Mulvane. J.
X. Mulvane, j. p. Griswold, j. w. Thurs
ston. Byron Roberts, of Topeka; David
Charles Richman and George
Z. Filley, of Kingman.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
TO CONTRACTORS.

No class of men can be more interested in
the continued and onward march of Wichita
than the contractors and builders and
mechanics in our midst. Let these men
remember that it has taken heap of work
and no little time and money to ge. these
railway enterprises on foot, which being
the case it is only reasonable that they
should be expected to give a few minutes of
their time to-day in going to the polls and
helping to swell the tide which leads on to
forfnnn
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
WICHITA ON TOP.
From the Mulvane Herald.


The biggest fight now going on, west of
the Missouri river, is not for the mastery in
politics, neither is it between prohibition
and beer, but it is between Southern Kan.
sas, represented by Wichita. and more
especially the Wichita EAGLE, and Kansas
City. The fight between the two cities is for
supremacy as commercial centers. The
question for the people of southern Kansas
to settle, is whether it is better for us to
build up commercial metropolis in the
Arkansas Valley, in our own state, or in the
Missouri valley in the state of Missouri.
Very Important interests are at stake Just
now in regard to building railroads to and
from the two cities abve named, that may
decide, within short time, the future great
ness of these two rival cities. As vet the
EAGLE is on top, and shows no evidence of
fallnra
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
BEAUTIFUL PEARS.


"Iie who plants pears
Plants for his great7grsndchildren heirs -
j. G. Sampson, of Derby, left on our table
yesterday two varieties of pears, viz: the
"Flemish Beauties" and the "Louise Ber-
nard de Jersey" The former were by all
odds the finest pear we have seen this year
and we don't know but that they beat any,
thing we ever saw. To describe them we
should say that they are very large, of
bright golden hus flushed on the sun-side
with deep pink. The "Louise Bernard de
Jersey" is a pretty pear with q tart taste.
Mr.. Sampson, as most of our weekly readers
know, is not only successful fruit grower,
but one who takes great delight in fruit
culture. he left with us copy of the re-
port of the Kansas State Horticultural So
ciety fer 1884. Any fruit grower OF the
county who may desire copy can have it
by writing to Mr.. Sampson at Derby.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
TO BUSINESS MEN.

Our business men and merchants should
make it point TO see that every salesman
and bookkeeper has chance to vote to-
day. Because there is no fight against the
propositions, railroad builders and bond
buyers are effected by the unanimity of tn @
people or the want Of it, Let the dispatch
which goes out over the associated press
wires tonight tell the world how Wichita
stands.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
STRONG BACKING.
From the Manhattan Nationalist.

A charter for a railroad was filed, last
week for the Chicago, st. Joseph and Wich-
ita railroad company, tine proposed line OF
road and telegraph running from point
opposite st. Joseph, Mo-, in Doniphan coun-
ty, to the western boundary of the state, and
southwest through the Indian Territory to
the northern boundary of Texas. 1t will
run through Pottawsttomie and Riley. and
the business of the company will be trans
acted at Junction City and Wichita. The
Junction City Union says: We have known
of the movement for some time, and have
reason to believe that the idea has strong
ho clipU
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
WICHITA TOMORROW.
From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
Summing up the commercial outlook tn,
Leavenworth Times thinks that Leaven
worth is, and always has been, the first city
in Kansas, both in point of population and
in commercial importance, and that her ad
vantages, which are manifold, have beer
often recited, but never exaggerated. Al
we were courteous enough to make these re-
marks about Topeka last week, and NAV be
called upon to apply them to Atchison OIL
Wichita tomorrow, we hasten to endorse
Leavenworth's position this morning. We
study TO please. Next!
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
LIVERPOOL Grain Market.

LIVERPOOL, Sept ia leading weekly
grain circular says: The weather is wet and
unsettled, retarding harvesting. A consid-
cradle portion Of the crop is not yet gath
cred. Trade frmer, with a good inquiry for
wheat, spot and distant; sellers are not offer
ing freely. An advance of Id was paid al
to-days market There was fair attendance
and the feeling was steady. There was
moderate trade in wheat at extreme rates.
Average Of sales of flour were at full prices.
There was healthy consumers demand for
corn at previous rates.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
TO THE DIRECTORS.

We hope that the local directors Of the
Wichita & Colorado, and the Omaha, Abb.
lene q Wichita railways, will see that every
facility is offered the workmen of the city
to vote to-day. This is very busy time
and the contractors are pushing their men
SO that every hour is counted valuable and
many may not want to take the time to 20
to the polls. A half dozen carriages and
drivers don't cost much and good vote is
desirable. While the bonds will be carried
i've to one, two thousands votes would have
much better effect than four or five hun
ored' Get out some carriages and give the
working boys al lift.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
ENJOYS If


Another blast from the prairies: Kan,
sas City papers are wont to poke fun at St
Louis sleepy ways, but Kansas City is just
as much behind the progressive and enter.
prising spirit which marks Wichita ms St.
Louis is behind Kansas City" We rather
enjoy this sort of breeze. 1t is just such
wind from the Kansas parties that makes
Kansas City delightful summer resort.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
THE FIGURES.

From the Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Kansas, about which the eastern press are
disposed TO crack jokes about sits cyclones
and grasshcppers, drought" etc., has in ten
years, by actual statistics, raised 81, 046, 262,
264 worth of products. It's only an infant and
yet stands fifth in the wheat growing states
of the Union. II looks as if the infant
might outlve its critics.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
NEXT FEBRUARY.
From the Mt. Hope Mentor.

From the Mt. Hope Mentor.
While in Wichita last week, ge got the
assurance from the directors of the Wichita
and Colorado railroad company that their
road wonld be built to the west line of the
county by next February if the bonds were
voted along the line.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
A BOOMING TOWN.
the Caldwell Journal.

From the Caldwell Journal.
Wichita is certainly booming town and
the EAGLE can be pardoned for Dragging
about it. Douglas avenue of two years ago
does not resemble the Douglas avenue Of
to-day, any more than Caldwell ten years
ago, does Caldwell to-day.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
A BIG HAT GOES UP.

From the Medicine Lodge Cresset.
The WIGHT EAGLE is making q lively
night for Wichita as against Kansas City on
me railroad question. Our hat goes up for
Wichita and we hope she will win. If she
will run out connection TO Medicine I,odge
her future is assured.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
HE WANTED ORNAMENTS AND HE GOT
THEM

When man builds house he generally
has some pet scheme in reference thereto;
sometimes If runs on portico, chimney,
banisters, porches lightning rods and cupa-
los; sometimes it's on mortgage bigger than
cupalo; at aNy rate some one of these, or
Others similar. are sure to be uppermost as
the guiding star TO the satisfaction of the
mansion builder.
These reflections are called out by obser-
vations of recent date. Mr.. Al Thomas.
who has builded himself mansion, one of
these modern houses that only Wichita
capitalist of large means can enjoy without
being too expensive. Well, Mr.. Thomas
had an idea that he must have NANTES be-
coming to the exterior and interior designs
Of his edifce, so he engaged workman who
was up to that kind or ornamentation.
He left it entirely to bis taste and Judgment,
saying at the same time that he took pride
in msntels, he liked to see them, they were
so homelike; in fact they reminded him of
when he was cub and used to climb I'D
and take away therefrom the family birch
that somehow always was on the mantel in
his house. Well, the work was done in due
time and he took his friends there to see the
house and above all bis especial pride and
the glory of old associations, the mantel.
Behold, now, said be TO his friend, there is
a nice mantel." Yes, il was nice mantel,
sure enough, it was carved, scolloped, fres-
coed, honey-combed, cornicopied; it had
ornaments on it firm base to dome, it look
ed like the carving genius of the architect
was supurb and immortal. From
room to room they went, each !
new mantel was admired, discussed and
praised From psrlor to sitting room: from |
dining room to kitchen; from family rooms |
to the servants bed rooms all had man,els
varied in design with a wonderful genius.
bat when the admiring friend commenced TO
ind more nantels, some in the closets, in |
The halls over the beds, and on the porches,
be commenced to figure on the number, and,
says he, what in thunder do YOU want all
hose COMPOUNDED mantels for?" Have YOU
got them in the stable, in the chicken house,
m the family carriage or on the COW; where
ire you going to stop!"
Now Mr.. Thomas says there are SO few
men who understand the genius of archi-
ecture that man has no pleasure in show
ng true work of art TO the common fellows
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
FOREVER SETTLED
From the ssra,ogs Sun.

SHfdEUR8 sun.
Wichita and Kansas City newspapers are
having some cross firing. The question at
issue is whether Wichita shall be tributary to
Kansas City or rival of the latter place.
If Wichita gets half the new railroads con-
templated the question will be forever set
tied.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
Clay Center Cuttings.

CLAY CENTER, rs, Sept l0.-The Clay
Center creamery, Geo. Morgan & Co., pro-
prietorss, was totally destroyed by fire last
night about 8 o'clock. The fire originated
in the engine room and was beyond control
when discovered. Nothing was saved but
the books and accounts The loss includ-
ing stock and machinery is $4,000; partly
covered by insurance. This is severe loss
to the proprietors and will be felt all over
the county.
The third annual fair of the Clay County
Fair association will be held here next week
from Tuesday TO Friday inclusive. A good
display OF farm products, stock, etc, is ex-
pected and plenty of sport in the speed
ripp
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18

'uiia Hunt was testing her vocal powers
yesterday afternoon in Steinway hall and
her melody caused all passers to stop awhile
and listen.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
ALL GOODS WILL BE BOUGHT FROM FIRST
Novelties IN every line will be secured.

We will spare no pains in bringing a large
and attractive stock to Wichita, and orders
are, IN the meantime, to close all summer
goods, if at great sacrifice
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18

N NEDERLDR President kRKHO0D Land Examiner Nv LEVY Treasurer
A. " OLIVER Vice President Ic RTTN Sqear
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-18
OUR BUYER
For the Wichita House

Has gone to New York to meet our buyers
from Charleston, S. c., and Jacksonville,
Florida, houses.