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Fine Pictures.
The fine art department of the F. f.
Warren Mercantile company contains
some of the finest engravings, magnificent
Photographic views and water color paint
ings ever offered to the public. Those
who are looking for holiday presents
should inspect these productions of art,
they cannot fail to please the most fastidi-
Gus.
, 1885-12-12
DRESS GOODS
AND
T R M M | N G S.

Special Bargains tor
the holidays in Dress
Goods and ~TrjnD1jngS.
1t would be difficult to
to fnd u more acceptG-
BILE present for q lady
friend than u nelO dress.
AB1On6 our finest goods
we ShoW q Lar6e line Of
V;eJUetS in Plain and
Brocade Goods, and
then, HomeSpunS. Ti'i-
cots, Combination SUITS,
Ena6roidered Suits, Fan-
neIS, etc., in 9reat Uay1e-
tn, and prices are l0UeT
than eUer'. II large Ua-
rjety Of the ostrich
Feather TJ5D101jng, the
ne1CeSt trimming out, in
different WidthS and
coLorS, Asfrachan Cloths
PlUSh. VelUet, GiR1pS,
and BraidS, in Great
p~r0fuSj0n.
, 1885-12-12

Finest turkeys, chickens,
Elk, deer, mOu1if0t sheep,
beef, mutton and real 10 be
had in the city, at -. =.
Taylor ~ CO.'S.
, 1885-12-12

Remember the Fox coal is the best in
the city. Telephone No. l5S to A. G..
McGregor, and get full weight.
, 1885-12-12

Hardware, stoves and nnware, at Arp
4 Conway's.
, 1885-12-12
HaS fresh
CITY MARkET, meats, pOHt-
try, game, oysters, fish and
CegeE0bieS.
ss.ooo n- a chrI-tma- Glrt.

To any person who can prove as follows;
$1,000 to prove the following makes OF
boots and shoes are not first.class: Hunt
q Holbrook, Upham Bros, Stacey,
Adams Il Co, j. Reuter- 81 Co, j. II. &
G. NJ. Walker, Lilly, Bracket & Co.,
Curtis 4 Wheeler, Hough Il Ford, Ogden
q Markley, Bennett Il Barnard, Levy Il
Ketzman, Morrow Shee Mfg Co, JOS
eph l.. Joice 4 Co., p. Sullivan and Ar
mold A. Co
, 1885-12-12

Gloves OF all styles and sold without
regard to prices. Polack.
, 1885-12-12

cal Depti Cheyenne, Ryo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
HIS INVESTIGATIONS ENDED.

Rev. Isaac q. Brown, pastor of the Ger
man Reformed church, died at his residence
on South Lawrence avenue at $40 yesterday
morning. Lung disease was the trouble.
He was nearly 81 years old at the time of
his death, having been born at East Buffalo,
Pa, August 2sth, 1928. His ministerial
career has been long and useful one, ex-
tending over aperiod of thirty years. He
entered the ministry at Mercersburg, Pa,
and remained in charge of the congr egation
there over twenty-five years. He came to
this city in April. 1883. and besides building
up good congregation here, he organized
congregation and built church at
Cheney, that was to be dedicated by him
the 30th of this month. He felt he was GO
ing TO die and left messages for all of his
children who were not here, also message
for his congregation. He has always been
opposed 10 burials on Sunday. His funeral
viii ts'Se place from his residence at II
o'clock monday morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15


He then stated in conclusion: All of this
is paid or provided for in available sub
scriptions, which we expect will soon be
collected. We regret that owing to limited
time the pews are unfinished. In conclu-
sion the board of trustees extend their sim
cere thanks to the members of our own and
sister churches who have SO nobly responded
with their liberal subscriptions, and es-
pecially do we thank those who do not have
a membership in any church, for the I'M
paralelled manner with which they have
contributed towards the erection Of this
beautiful house of worship. We know that
with us they feel proud of the result and
that their contributions have been probably
inyesfad
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
YATES crrrrR NOTES.
YArrs crnrrs, Kan, May 9, 1886.

YATES CEsrER, Kan, Nay 6, 1885.
To the Editor OF the Eagle,
Yates Center being an important county
seat on the Sunaower line, a few items IN
regard to her history, growth and prosperi-
ty, would undoubtedly be OF some interest
to your many readers.
This enterprising little city was founded
in 1876 by Abner Yates, of Jacksonville,
Ills, and is located in the geographical CEN
ter or Woodson county. Situated as it lie,
on an elevated plain midway between the
Neosho and yirdigris rivers it offers un-
usual inducements to parties seeking per-
manent homes. as il is always healthy here.
During the first four years Of its existence
the growth Of the town was slow, owing to
the prestige of the towns with which it was
surrounded in the adjoining counties, but
since the completion of the Sunfower road
10 Wichita its growth has been simply won
derful
The county has settled up with surprising
rapidity and real estate of all kinds has in
creased in value more than
four-fold. Within the pas: year
twelve magnificent business build
ings, and over two hundred residences have
been erected within the corporate limits of
the town, and arrangements are being made
now for the erection, during this season, of
several stone business houses and a large
number of residences. in the way Of church
enterprises, we are fully abreast with the
times. During the pas. year the Presbyter-
ians and Baptists haye both erected an Gle
giant church building, the latter of which
will be dedicated on Sunday, May 18th. The
dedicatory sermon will be delivered by the
Rev. NJ. F. Harper, of Wichita. Our Bap-
tist friends are to be congratulated for their
judgment in securing the services for this
occasion of such an able man as Mr.. Har-
per. He is in the front rank of the able and
eloquent ministers OF the state, and we ex-
pect. and unquestionably will have, an intel
lectual and spiritual treat on that occasion.
Our NJ. f. and Christian brethren also have
good church buildings and congregations
here.
AS commercial center Yates has already
achieved an enviable reputation. We have
number of merchantilc establishments that
would do credit to city of much greater
pretcntions.
We also have two first class banks. The
Woodson National bank is justly recognized
as one of the solid and permanent institu-
tons of this county and is daily growing in
popularity.
The banking house of Messrs. Opdyke &
Dickerson, recently established, is starting
out with fattering prospects. and will ere
long occupy position second to none
among our progressive and prosperous
institutions.
The latest excitement in our town is the
arrest and prosecution Of two of our
prominent druggists for violations of the
liquor law. The cases were closely con-
tested on both sides and resulted in hung
jury in each case. REPORTER.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
WHAT 1T COST.

The new NJ. 4. church, which is probably
one of the finest and most complete edificcs
Of the kind in this section of the state hav-
ing been completed and dedicated, the fol-
lowing statement made by Il. p. Murdoch,
secretary of the board of trustees, and in
their behalf, TO the congregation last Sab
bath Immediately succeeding the defeating
services, will no doubt interest many, show
ing tie cost of the building and of the
yarions fixtures and furniture:
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
DEATH OFF. G. BROWN OF WICHITA

Rev. ID. B. Shuey received telegram yes
terday afternoon, informing him of the death
of Rev. /. G. Brown of Wichita. Mr.. Brown
was one of the most eminent ministers of the
reformed church, having been pastor for a
period of twenty five years in Pennsylvania
at place where the student and professor
of the principal college and theological sem
mary Of the reformed church attended. Two
years ago he organized two congregations,
one at Wichita and one at Cheney, and has
Just finished new church at the latter place
Rev. Shuey has been requested to conduct
the funeral services, to which solemn duty
be expects to attend.-Emporia Republican
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
c. A. R. ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL

The council ofadministration Grand. Army
of the Republic, now in session in this city
resolved to-day that the department would
not defray any of the expenses of delegates
to the national encampment at Portland.
1t is currently reported that the council is
of the opinion that unless the railroads make
different rate for this department from the
one announced from Chicago. there will be
an extremely light representation of this de-
partment at the national encsmpment
1t seems TO be the unanimous opinion that
not more than one will go at the present
rates where ten would avail themselves of O
$25 rate from Kansas City and other river
towns.
By unanimous vote the Fort Scott drum
corps was chosen 10 accompany the Kan
sas delegation 70 the national encampment
TO be held ct Portland, Me-, also TO the Kan
sas reunion to be held in October.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD.


If permitted We will say that our new
school board promises to be a very level.
headed and efficient one in the main,
because of the experience and judgment Of
its individual members. We guess there
will be very few mistakes made for the next
two years in the conduct of our school AZ
fairs. The board is now fully organized as
follows:
President-M. w. Levy.
Vice President-Kos. Harris.
Clerk-C. A. Walker.
Treasurer-C. II. Smyth.
Committees and means, library
and printing Campbell. Albeit, Allen
Auditing and supplies-Katz, Allen.
Campbell.
Teachers and salaries, text books and
course of study-Harris, katz, Albeit.
Buildings and grounds-Abbett, Harris,
Campbell.
Furniture and pparatue--Al!en, Harris,
Katz.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

The enumerators are now out tsking the
census Of this city. w. F. Green is taking
the Third ward; Sam Majors the Fourth;
james Hurst the Second, and j. d. Caldwell
the First. They take down, also, the names
of all the old Union soldiers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Rev. Charles OF, Of Lyons, Kansas, Rev
]. II. Assing, of Wyandotte, Kansas, Rev
II. Bruins. of Lawrence, all members of the
Ministerial association, called in company
with Rev. Halter last evening. 1t is ex'
pccted that the association win hold over
till next Monday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

The initial number of the new German
paper, the 'Wichita Herald" lies on our la
BILE. 1t is bright, well printed, six-column
quarto, full OF original matter, and will, no
doubt, be hailed BY our German friends in
southern Kansas with delight. We wish
.,,r contemporsrv success.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
SHOT By A TENDERFooT.
ATTIcA, May 8, 1885.

ATTIcA, May 8, 1885.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
A distressing event occurred at this place
about l O'Clock yesterday morning. Mr..
Reighard, a boot and shoe dealer, was Sleep
ing with his two clerks in tine upper story of
his business house. About l o'clock Mr..
Keighard had occasion to go down stairs,
The clerks did not know of his movements
until they were awakened by Mr.. Reighards
movements in the store room below. They
at once Jumped TO the conclusion that
burglar had entered the bnilding. One of
them seized shot gun which was loaded
with Ne. shot. The other procured re-
volver; then both awaited developments.
Mr.. Reighard, in the meantime had started
up the stairway, and on reaching the land
ing, stepped TO window, WIDEN clerk Jones
discharged the gun at him, Mr. Reighard's
left arm is simply shot to pieces, and his
right hand badly lacerated. Three shot en-
tered the unfortunate mans body. The
wounds are not fatal, but the victims left
arm:will probably have to be amputated. 1t
was reckless deed, without any shadow of
excuse, and resulted only in that indefna-
bic something known to all old soldiers and
huntsmen as "buck fever" There is no one
who regrets it more deeply than the man
who fred the too hasty shot. THEo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

The more the people Of Kingman county
come in contac, with Judge Henry c. Sluss,
the more they have reason to congratulate
themselves on having secured the services OF
so able jurist to occupy the bench. He
has few equals and no superior in the state
among those who wear the erminc.-klng-
man Courier
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Rev. D. w. Sliger, pastor of Solomon
Rapids circuit NJ. Z. church has been in the
city since Monday on visit to his brother.
in-law, A. Hitter esq.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Mr.. J. w. Stearns, who is well known in
this city, died at his residence on First street
about 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Bright's
disease was the trouble. We have not been
informed as to the time of the funeral.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Already the first of the two cottages that
stood beside the new Zeininger building on
Market street has been removed and the
other is being showed out in the street. This
quarter promises to be busy one this sum-
mer in the building line, with the Beacon,
Isrcal and Snitzler bricks being built.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

At the residence of Mr.. Stowell, eight
miles north of this city, at o'clock yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. A. ]. Brown and Miss
Kate P. Pratt, both Of Wichita, Rev. w. f..
Harper performing the ceremony.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

The editor of the EhDorado Republican
is rot pleased with the way Wichita does
things nor with the style of her newspapers.
.sThat's what's the matter with the balance
OF the state so far as heard from, yet we
notice tina. many OF the towns that denounce
winning wichita's ways the loudest and
kick most at her newspapers are the towns
which put forth the greatest efforts to
emulate the one and copy the other.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

A couple of young men arrived here
yesterday evening from Lebanon, Mo-, to
see relatives living near the city. They in
formed reporter that at p. IN. whilst at
dinner at Neodesha on the Frisco road. a
young sharper enticed an old simpleton out
to settle guess as TO the size of an elevator.
When in the building the robber threw the
unfortunate old man down and robbed him
of $40. The thief escaped so far as the
young men could ascertain.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

J. d. Henry esq.,, of the legal firm of Ady
& Henry, Newton, was in the city yesterday.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
A CANNING ENTERPRISE.

On the morning of April Oath the EAGLE
published an article containing the informa-
ton that fruit and vegetable canning firm
of Indiana would send representative to
this city some time this month to make an
examination of the fruit and vegetable
yield and of the facilities and inducements
offered by this city for the establishments of
such an enterprise. Mr.. c. o. Page, Of
the Madison Fruit and Vegetable Canning
firm, arrived in this city yesterday. He
spent the day in looking the town over and
will to-day go out to some of our fruit
farms. He informs us that in the season the
firm pays out from eight to ten thousand
dollars per week, employing from four to
six hundred hands, and that in the line of
jellies, preserves. etc, they run the entire
year but with greatly reduced force. Mr..
Page says that the firm must move or 60
out of the business, as the fruit crops of
Indiana, especially of peaches, have been
largely failure for three successive seasons.
From what he himself says we in no sense
over-es.imated or diversified the capacity
of their institution. Mr.. z. will meet some
of our leading business men to-day and go
before the Board of Trade and make q
statement before he returns to make his re-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15
THE ALTON AND VIOLA BRIDGE.

A gentleman yesterday informed an EAGLE
reporter that the freshet in the Ninnnscah
some weeks since carried off in whole or in
part all of the bridges along that stream in
this county. Steps have been taken to have
two or more of them repaired. But there
are Others in regard to which We believe
nothing has yet been done. The bridge on
the town line between Alton and Viola
townships is case in point. 1t is located
upon the extreme western limit Of those
townships and its rebuilding is therefore not
matter which the people resident therein
or the trustees would feel called upon to
push very energetically. especially if called
upon to help pay the bills. This bridge is
more especially needed for people living
farther cut, even beyond the county, but
the bridge crosses the Minnesota upon one
of the most travelled throughfares leading
to Garden Plain, Goddard and Wichita, and
it is a matter of much importance that it
should be speedily rebuilt. We are inform
ed that about 100 feet of the old bridge
stands intact, the balance beirg scattered
along the banks below, and as it appears no
steps have been taken to look after the ma
terial.
There is an impression that those bridges
are township property and in this case to be
left to the discretion of township trustees.
Section 0, chapter 16, of the Revised Stat
utes, makes it obligatory upon the commits
sioners to take action and is mandatory in
the premises. We think this and all such
case should be promptly looked after
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Our friend Moser, the fruit grower, was
enhghtening lis yesterday upon the deep
things of pomology. We used to think we
were pomologist when wee youngster.
All fruit then was sweet from green per-
simmon to that Of the preserves we hooked
upon convenient shaving or spoon when
the cooks back was turned. But our pre-
ceptor of yesterday said that the peaches OF
this year were numerously twins; even trip
lets, and so on. 1t appears that the peaches
have a way of growing together as many as
four or Eve Of them in knot This is an
interesting subject, and its cause is not very
well understood as vet.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Mr. Charles Frank we learn has accepted
position in the Kansas National bank,
upon the duties of which he will enter June
lst At present be is the book-keeper for
the New York store, which position he has
filed for long time. IL gives us more than
ordinary pleasure to mark and commend
the upward strides Of young men who have
proved their competency and faithfulness.
By his own undisputed merits Charley
Frank has won success. commencing at the
bottom of the ladder in this town when but
boy. His faithfnlness, honesty and indus
try are the sole secrets Of his success. There
is not banking, mercantile or business firm
in the city which would hesitate moment
in placing any trust in his hands. His daily
life and associates have been in harmony
with his endeavors 10 prove valuable TO his
former employers. This is all the secret of
the whole matter. Such boys when they
reach the years Of manhood never have 10
stand around begging for cheap places.
Their characters are valuable and their SER
vices equally so. We congratulate Mr..
Frank Oh having built up such character
and the Kansas National on securing his
services, for we have watched Charley for
ten years and know that we have not placed
our words too strongly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

Wichita was represented in this city by
Dan Parks, the big policeman, Jim Richey
and Fritz Sni;zler, one of the biggest-heart-
ed men of Sedgwick county. The writer
was on his way to dinner when Fritz doomed
up before us and we heard the words, "Vel,
was dat you! BY yiminy dis looks natural
like" and as we placed our palm in the big,
fat palm Of Fritz Snitzler, receiving his
hearty congratulations, we forgot that he
once sold beer and perhaps whisky, remem-
bering only that he was the great, big, gen.
crcus, free-hearted Fritz, who never forgot a
friend in time OF need.-Wellington Press.
Said an old dealer in horses and mules, of
this city, in conversation yesterday with
few business men: "Horses and mules are
not now SO high as they were last season,
and they are getting lower. Now propose
10 keep right on charging my business and
make money on n declining market. What
buy cheap enough here ] viii sell in St
Louis or elsewhere. and by watching my
opportunity / can buy and ship here for
sale when the prices win justify it | have
no fear but that this city offers facilities
for market as good as st. Louis in the
course of time. At all events l shall move
right on in that direction
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-05-15

There is tract of land bounded by q
line running on. from the river along the
city LIMIT through VIM. Greiffenstein's
homestead TO corner of lot SIS on William
street, thence north TO Douglas avenue;
thence down the avenue TO point opposite
Pallets lumber yard; thence across the
avenue aud along the west line uf said lum-
Der yard around Doc. Blacks TO the river.
This tract, called the "Free zone" is without
the corporation, though j; has several fam
lilies living in it, probably fiftY people alto
geiher; and ii lays exactly between the city
limits and the proposed Fifth ward-West
Wichita The question naturally arises
as to whether the city council has the legal
right TO incorporate territory that is sepa-
rated from it by territory not within its
jurisdiction. Must all its territory, like a
congressional district, be contiguous Or
will the council quiet the question by add
ing this strip to the Fifth ward and thus let
that ward come over the river ITSELF
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-14
Select Aoetrp.
GIFTS.

Emma Lazarus an NoUember Century.
~oh. World God, gives me Wealth - the Egyptian
cried.
His prayer was granted. High as Heaven behold
Palace and pyramid the brimming tide
ofIavish Nile washed all his land with gold
Armies of slaves toiled ant-wise at his feet,
World circling traffic roared through mart and street
High priests were gods. his spice balmed kings en-
shrined,
Set death at naught in rock-ribbed channels deep
Seek Pharaohs race to-day and ye shall find
Rust and the moth, silence and dusty sleep.
"oh World God, give me Beauty !" cried the Greek.
His prayer was granted. All the earth became
Plastic and vocal TO his sense; each peak,
Each grove, each stream, quick with Promethean
fame
Peopled the world with imaged grace and light
The Tyre was his and his the breathing might
OF the immortal marble, his the play
of the diamond pointed thought and golden tongue.
Go seek the sunshine-race, ye find to-day
broken column and lutte unstrung.
aoh, World-God, give me Powerr' the Roman cried.
His prayer was granted. The stworld was chained
A captive to the chariot of his pride
The blood of myriad provinces was drained
To feed that fierce, Unsuitable red heart.
Inyulnerably bulwarked every part
With serried legions and with close -meshed Code
Within. the burrowing worm had gnawed its home.
roofless ruin stands where once abode
The imperial race of everlasting Rome.
"Oh, Godhead, give me Truth !" the Hebrew cried.
His prayer was granted; he became the slave
OF the idea, pilgrim far and wide,
Cursed, hated, spurned and scourged with none to
save.
The Pharaohs knew him, and when Greece beheld,
His wisdom wore the hoary crown of Ed.
Beauty he hath forsworn and wealth and power.
Seek him to-day, and find in every land
No fire consumes him, neither floods devour,
Immortal through the lamp within his hand.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-11-14

The humming of telegraph and telephone
wires, so often heard, is generally consider
ed to be caused by the wind. r. w. Nc
Bride, of Waterloo, Ind, who specially
studied the matter for several years on his
private wire, which had strong gift OF
humming, is satisfied that the wind is not
the agent, for he found the sound more
likely to be heard on dry, clear, cool and
calm evening than at any other time He
is also convinced that the sound is not pro-
duced by electricity, for he could detect no
signs of that agent when the humming was
going on, while at times when the wire
was evidently charged there was no sound;
The humming was accompanied by rapid
vibration of the wire.