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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
PROPHETIC,

In 1856 Theodore Parker made the
following prediction concerning Kan
sas: ''ln the wear of Our Lord, 1900,
there will be 100000 men in Kansas,
with cities like Providence and Wor-
perhaps like Chicago and Gin
cinnati. Her land will be worth $40
an acre, and her total wealth will be
$500 .O00, 900 in none, 600 900 children
will learn in her schools. There will
be a Pacific railroad-perhaps more
Than one. The 1l4.000 square miles
of Kansas (S2 600 OF which have since
been given TO Colorado) will fill up
with educated and Industrious men,
each sharing the labor aud govern
meut of society, helping forward the
wisdom and progress of all; aiding the
organization of Christianity aud Dem
ocracy. The south will share with
the north in this better organization
of things and persons-thc develop
ment of industry and education.
There will never be another slave
state nor another slave president; no
more kidnapping in the north, no
more preaching against the first prin-
ciple of humanity"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
THE 3 g. M r. r.

In the last Issue of the Wichita
EAGLE Bro. Murdoch says the ID. &
NJ. railroad should 90 TO Wichita by
way uf Conc"rdia. Saliua and McPher-
son.-Marion Register.
Not exactly. We sad move had
been made 10y Salina interests for
such an extension OF the Burlington
and Missouri river system. aud that "A
prominent man of Salina hid laid the
matter before the editor of the EAGLE
with a reques. that he transmit it TO
the attention of Wichita and the peo-
pie of the counties interested.
The Register is sound, however. in
its suggestion that Marion should APP
point delegation to confer with Gen
eral Manager Potter and with the Mil
waukec and So. Paul people.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
THAT POOR LITTLE BOY.

The Winfield Tribune is asked these
straightforward questions aud it will
answer them, or by its silence consent
to the affirmative: Was little hoy
whipped in the Winfield public
schools! Was the assault such in its
severity a 10 leave black and blue
wells upon the body of the child:
Did the outraged father of the child
appeal 10 the authorities for redress
and was he denied this redress aud
thrown into prison because of his ill.,
ability TO pay the costs charged up by
officials? II these things are not so
Webster does not entertain words
severe enough out of which in con-
struct sentences of denunciation. The
EAGLE meant exactly all it said, and
will sii 10 il, unless it can be shown
that the Courier lied.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
NEW YORK AND WICHITA,

The mstter has had but very little
publicity as yet. but it is well knogu
among railroad men that the Pennsyl-
vania system have for some months
been negotiating for the purchase of
the ST. Louis & San Francisco railway
system As Is known, the Pennsyl-
vania now reaches st. Louis BY the
indianapolis & Pi,,sburg railroad and
the Vandalia Line The acquision of
the Frisco would give them / contnu-
Gus line from New York TO Wichita.
aud 10 Tulsa, in the Indian Territory
So far as Wichita interests are coi.-
cerned there could be no more fortu-
nate move made than that which
would place her at the terminus of a
trunk line two thousand miles long,
whose initial point is New York City.
No other city in the state of Kansas
would be anything like so iavorably
situated if these negotiations should
reach a successful termination. In
fact, no city west Of st. Louis can
reach New York BY single line of
road, or line under single control.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
WICHITA PROVIDED FOR.

The double track, steel rail, all wool
aud yard " ide railroad proposed to
run from Pensacola, Florida, TO Ness
City, and there TO ''shoot out in four
directions is a cooler on Marsh MUIR
dock. Heretofore he has moDopoliZed
all the railroad booms in the west. but
this one seems TO have slipped from
him.. -Leavenw Jrih Times.
Read mare carefully. The charter of
the p. T. and w. c., steel wide, aud
double wool track railway expressly
provides for branch TO Wichita The
only present apprehension is upon the
part of our board of trade, who, while
SAYING that they would have no
trouble probably in admitting an addi-
ti0nal single track line TO the city, they
nevertheless fear that this double back
action affair will necessitate another
addition TO the city. Its not Marsh
Murdoch but the board OF trade who
are paralyZed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
AT WORK.

Next Tuesday. Haven township will
vote on the proposition TO subscribe
TO the capital stock ofthe Wichita and
Colorad" Railway company. II is a
proposition that is very liberal: corr
sidering what other townships have
to do, aud it is proposition which
should be carried by a large majority,
and we urge all who are interested in
the future of this part OF the Arkau-
sas Valley, to go TO the polls, work for
the bonds, vote for the bonds, and see
that they do carry. Ii Greeley town
ship can in any way further your in-
fercsts call on us and we will give all
the encouragement and help that we
can.-Mt. Hope Mentor.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
AT THE ARMORY.

Col. Woodcock. of the second regiment
X. n. G. from Wichita, came down yester-
day, accompanied by Aojutant Ask and
Captain Richey, and in the evening inspected
Company B. Of this city. The colonel ex.
pressed himself US well pleased with the con-
dition of our company. Major Showalter
was present. Willis Metcalf was mustered
- sesrgcnt major. After thorough drill
Capt Ask exhibited some very int-restn 2
scioptican views Of the late war, which clio
tied applause not only from the soldiers but
from the ladies and gentlemen who were the
invited guests Of Company b. At the con-
clusion of this the floor was cleared and
there WAS a very enjoyable hop lasting for
some hours. We are glad our militia COM
pany is in such good condition, and is able
. make SO favorable a Observation-Disclosures
Press.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

ing abroad to represent the sover-
eighty, the power. the purposes,
whatever they may be, social or poiiti-
cal, Of the American government, he
ought to be man who has no such
opinion as that about the government
whose commission he bears; and SO
would have said had I been asked to
decide this question myself as an indi-
vidual, that while the Austrian gov
ernmeDt had alleged a very poor
reason, aud one by which the lights
have about il seems entirely insult
ficient, that is to say, that this man
had married a Jewess, aud conse-
Quently. could not get in the society of
the Austrian capital, l should have
said that back of all that decision per-
haps was q very good one, because as
| believe he was not q proper person
to represent this government OF Aus
tria or elsewhere.
So when the committee on foreign
relations do consider this question,
as hope they will. trust thew will
give careful consideration to the ques-
ton whether VIC need any minister at
the Austrian court or not. l hope
that it will be found that this whole
diplomatic service, which costs us
great deal of money, is antiquated
aud totally unnecessary appendage,
aud recommend to The senate that il
shall be dispensed with in toto.
am not aware that the wheels
of government has moved with any
less celebrity and freedom from friction
since MIR. Kelley was rejected by the
Austrian government, or that we have
had during the very exciting times
that have occurred in that neighbor-
hood during the last few months a
loud cry for anybody to represent
American interests there during the
Servian. Bulgarian and Roumelian
complications. Those countries have
been cOntending by force of arms, and
yet there has never been suggestion,
even from the exporters of American
petroleum, or from anv other source
have ever heard OF. that ANYTHING was
lacking in the representation which
our government had in that neighbour
hood.
hope also the committee will 90
little further and consider whether or
not THIS controversy has not proceeded
upon a false basis, whether, in fact,
there is any foundation for any con-
troversy whatever, and in the next
place and fundamentally whether or
not MIR. Kelley, or man protesting
the sentiments which he is said to have
uttered at Richmond on the occasion
have referred to, is proper person
10 represent this government any,
where abroad, or at home either, for
that matter, estimable as he may be,
and as have no doubt he is.
Mr.. Vest. Will the senator from
be kind enough to cite me the
letter to MIR. McLane!
Mr.. Plumb. II is found oil page
IL of this correspondence, executive
document No. 4. at the bottom of the
page, telegram No. 6, Mr.. Bayard to
Mr.. McLane, dated Washington, May
~. 1885,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
LOOKING LONGINCLY.

A Stafford county correspondent OF
the Commonwealth, who dates his let
ter nj ST. John says that the Santa Fe
Is there trying TO buy right of way
from Hutchinson through TO Kinsley,
assuring everybody that the road will
be buil;, bu; the writer says:
''Our people are now looking long
ingly toward The Wichita and Colo
RADIO railroad; we earnestly desire a
connection with Wichita, as we firmly
believe that she is d-stiued in the near
future TO be the leading city in Kan
sas. and with the Sauta Fee on one side
aud the Wichita on the other, we
would have such a healthy COMPETE
ton that we would be bound TO
flourish like green bav tree"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
A GOOD THING.

The Topeka Commonwealth and
Capital both reproduce in full the
EAGLES editorial of last week headed.
"To promote Railway Building in
Kansas" The Commonwealth adds
Al editorial note as follows:
81 Ii strikes Us forcibly that the
Wichita EAGLE. in the above article,
has struck a good thing. We are NOS
prepared 10 say that he has hit the
exact thing. but that something like il
can be doue we have no doubt. Ii is
a subject well worthy of u careful con-
sideratiou."
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

The great western railroads arc
suddenly realizing the Importance OF
the new territory just developing
throughout western Kansas. The Bur
lington and Missouri Road is prepar-
ing TO extend its lire into this terri
tory. The Chicago, Rock-Island and
Pacific railroad " i'll begin the ccnstruc-
ton of new lines west of the Missouri
river early in the spring. The 81.
Louis and San Francisco is quietly
an early extension of their
line from Wichita westward TO Col
orado and New Mexico.-.I.eavsnworth
Times.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
BUT, SERIOUSLY.

The Wichita EAGLE was a big paper
last Sunday. and for the millionth
time within our recollection. laid be-
fore its readers the advantages Wich-
ita possessed over all her contempor-
aries. The old bird has screamed so
much railroad at us for the last year
that ones dreams are freighted with
tracks. spikes, cross ties and figures.
But seriously, the EAGLE is great
paper. We wish that we owned it
Pratt Press.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
Tourist Excursion Tickets.

The Santa Fe route and Frisco line have
placed on sale winter tourist tickets to all
southern points Of interest, including New
Orleans, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charles
ton, Atlanta, Pensacola, etc, at very low
rates for the round trip, allowing passengers
to stop off at intermediate points. No
change of cars to Kansas City or st. Louis.
Elegant chair cars or Pullman sleepers are
run on all trains by the above popular
routes. For information, maps. rates, ETC.,
call at Union depot or Union ticket office,
opposite postofice, l19 Main street.
II. B. KELLER, Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

In regard 10 railroad, We will be
prepared TO state positively in our
next as to our chance of getting the
W. & &. here. There is only mstter
of night hundred to one thousand dol
lars lacking TO complete the ten thous-
and dollar bonus required, and we
know we speak the voice of the peo-
pie when we say, 1--WE will not let it
pass for that amount."-Mt. Hope
Monitor
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Kansas raises more castor beans
than any other state in the union.
They have To be sent to Philadelphia,
however, TO be made into castor oil.
Why shouldn't caster oil be made in
Kansas City:-kansas City Journal.
The idea is an excellent one. A lit
tie castor oil would do Kansas City 4
world of good.-Leavenworth Times.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

When Commissioner of Agriculture
Colmau went in he was going TO sex
expose abuses" in the management of
affairs by his predecessor, Commits
sioner Of Agriculture Loring. Now
about ST, 800 worth of "abuses" have
been discovered on the part of Mr..
Colman.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

The work on the W. & c. r. r. is
progressing finely. They are not
crow ding along as fast as they could
do if il was necessary TO rush matters,
but they are completing as they go, so
that when they get through it is in
shape that trains eau run AT the rate OF
forty miles per hour with safety.-M:.
Hope Monitor.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
LEVEL HEAD.

The Atchison Globe sees why Sena-
tor Ingalls, should be kept in the senate
indefinitely. but cannot understand
what there is in Plumb to en,itle him
10 further honor. 1t says he is portly,
wealthy and pleasant, and tina, is all
The Globe has overlooked one i'm
poriant point, Plumb has mighty
level head Kansas Chief.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

On December oath, 25th and 3lst, 1885,
and January LIST, 1856, will sell round trip
tickets to all points on the Frisco line at
one and one-tbird fare, good to return until
January Bird, 1886. Only $3.50 to SlLouis
and return. Take the Frisco line. No
change Of cars and the quicket time made
between Wichita and ST. Louis.
II. B. KELLER, Agent.
Union depot or union ticket Office, 1l9
Main street.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

The report of the secretary of the
treasury shows tina; Kansas leads all
the states in new national banks. If
that amt prosperity pointer then
We don't know what would be.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Watch for it! The first Symptom of true
Group is hoarseness and if Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is freely given at once, and
the doses frequently repeated the dread dis
ease may be entirely prevented and ali dam
ger and anxiety avoided. Sold by Aldrich
4 Brown d.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

The best and most complete display can
be seen in the si1 large show windows of the
Steinhauser Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
Wanted.


Excursion Rafss.
In order TO accommodate nid-vin.e- holi-
day travel, vii sell rouns-trip tickets OF
Dee 94,h. 2s:h and als;, 1855. ard Jsa- Isl.
iss5; good 10 return rn;l Jsa. 4;h- 1855. 5;
one and oue-;hird fare. 70 ali points co the
A. T. and S. T. Ry- il Kansas, distant rot
more than two hundred niles from Wichita
Foe tickets and information call .; union
depot or unioa ticket o6ce, opposite poet
o9ee, ll3 Naia street. a. B. kxKInA
c22sf Agent
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Flour will rise, so will biscuits when you
use Steinhauser Supply Co.'s Snowflake
baking powder, only 15c per pound.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Don't forget to order coal or feed of Fur
long, Griffin & Co., 702 East Douglas av-
enue. d21-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Woodwork is selling boots and shoes
cheaper than ever. Don't fail to get his
prices before investing; City Shoe Store. 1873
North Main street. d32-lt
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Ifyou desire peace in the family, 60 to
Major Bros & Willis to buy your groceries,
they can satisfy the most f.stidious.
d28-4w
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
Flour Mill For Sale.

Flour Mill For Sale.
l want 10 sell steam Touring mill,
located on railroad in fine wheat growing
section of Harper county, Kansas. The
mill lie nearly new, and all in complete run
ming order. viii be sold at sacrifice.
Will give enc to five years time, rs may be
desired, upon three-fourths of the purchase
price. Will take in exchange any desirable
real estate within fifty miles of Wichita.
Ii. w. LEWIS,
dS2-3w At Kansas National bank.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Look out for bargains in all kinds of
boots and shoes at the City Shoe store for
the next GO days, as am determined to close
out my stock on hand in order to make
room for my large stock now being made
for me. j. &. WoopwoRTH,
dS2-1t 1873 n, Main st.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

We viii sell anything in cur holiday
stock this week q; cos. rather than carry
them over. Sxen;zeIl & Douglass, IIs
Main street das,f
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

For best bargains in boo. and shoe. see
Wocd~orh, .; City Shoe Store. lss North
Main street. dss-t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Is the name OF the new town on the
Wichita s. Colorado railroad, twenty miles
west and north of Wichita, situated In the
heart the of garden spot of Sedgwick county.
Actually the best town for investment in
Kansas, As it will be the best town on that
road west Of Wichita, in Sedgwick county.
Lots are now on sale at the town site. prices
ranging from SOS to $500, according 10
location; situated on the cor Of sec. Is,
town 26, range 9, W. For further particulars
call on the Town company, at the town site,
or call on or write N. F. Neiderlander. or
Kos Harris, Wichita. Kan.
d15-26t-w38- I'm.
Rogers Coal Co., will deliver you one ton
of Pittsburg Goa! 10 any part Of the city at
$3.50. d130-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Free, with only s "Cohn's Girl" cigars, q
box Of Swedish flaming matches. dlO9-eod
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27
Special NOTICES.

Still on hand, large stock Of slippers for
New Years presents.
J. &. WooDwoRTH,
d32-1t 1888 n. Main st.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Competition Is the life Of trade. You
will find both at the Sieinhauser Supply
Co.'S. Look at this:
Rsisins l5c per pound.
Currants Sc per pound.
Citron 4oc per pourd.
Minceneas, Sc per pound.
,Ie!lies Sc per pound.
Preserves Zoe per pound.
Sweet cider 25c per gallon.
California comb honey 2oc per pound.
Sweet oranges 25c per dozen.
Lemons Zoe dozen
Candy l0c per pound.
Pure cider vinegar zoe per gallon
We defy any one to duplicate these
prices, quality considered.
DIS Steinhsuser Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Gail and get our new price list; we receive
new goods every day. Steinhau.er Supply
Co
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

A big rush 70: our l5c roasted coffee.
Sseinharser Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Money saved is money made. At Hechts
pawn Office, ll6 North Market street, oppo-
site the Beacon block you csn fad a num-
Der Of unredeemed pledges. such IS gold
and silver watches. diamonds and iewelry of
every description, which no e1per; could
tell apart from ne~ goods, suitable as Christ
mas presents l have also number of new
goods, which I sell far below wholesale
prices Give NE call and convince YOUR
self. d2s-lO.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Jewel boxes. dressing cases. work boxes
and full line Of holiday goods a. Swentzell
4 Douglass, druggists, liz Main street
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

A beautiful line of ladie.' queen chains.
With viaiagresse attachments, jos: received.
Il d. & " Weii's, - Douglas avenue. dsf,f
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

We have come to Wichits 10 stay Pre-
serves loc per pound a. Steinhsuser Supply
Co.'S
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-27

Telephone you; orders Tor coal o. feed 70
No lie. NlIoye, 0RuTU 4 Go.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-07-05
Beecher on the Power of Prayer.

@NO"s ~ ANtN ~ a w SsSsths
A note has been handed me asking me
to define the prayer Of fsith-its possibilities
and limitations. Now, / believe that God
hears prayer, and that prayers are some
times answered that can be accounted for
under no natural law; but any attempt to
dogmatize either way is futile. God is
not going to put aside the laws of nature in
answer to prayer; but, on the other hand, to
consider that He does not grant the prayers
of His children is very unwise. / have never
been able to believe, however, that in one
case out of one hundred there has been
granted to man sufficient potency Of prayer
to change the course of events. There are
ten things that my little grandchild cries for
to one that she gets. In the providence of
God things are not granted in q miraculous
way. They come in the order of certain
great laws that may be occult as yet. l don't
believe that in ordinary practice the power
of prayer is something to be depended upon
by Christians for q man to get what he
could not get without. Idon't believe for
instance, that any man at noon to-day could
have prayed the thermometer down from
750 to co.. Twill defy any man TO pray down
nv thermometer. Now there are many in.
situations that profess to exist by faith, but
the experiment is not q far one. To make
it q perfectly fair test let an exhauster be
put over the institution. Don't let any one
know it is there. let there be no adver.
tisements in the newspapers or appeals in
the pulpits, and then let the man pray. Sup
pose your chimney were on fire and you
couldn't get at it. Would it do any good to
pray that it would go out2 If the shingles
we're on fire would you depend upon prayer
for q rain-storm2 | have had ladies call on
me and tell me that they have seen surgical
operations, or the equivalent of surgical
operatiops-such as the removal of tunors
and the healing of diseases-performed by
prayer. l listen to them. l like to hear
them. l like to see persons who are unreal.
There is something exciting about them,
But they never make me believe that prayer
will overturn natural laws. In medical cases
faith can often produce natural revolutions
the evolution of the great nervous emo.
tions-and to this miraculous cures may be
attributed. I must not be understood to say
that there is no use in praying. We leave
ne measure and the time Of the answer to
God, and He answers our prayers medistely
lot Immediately. All this, what call
Lot itrev~erently-ths beggaFy of prayer J
10 rot believe in.