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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
coLoRED MEETING.

A meeting OF the colored voters Of thi
city was held last night at the court house
for the purpose OF the colored men who
have registered, and for taking into consid
Grafton the proper course for them to pur
sue in the coming county election, also TO
instructing them in such a course as vii
best subserve their interest as well as th,
best interests Of the county. Mr.. Thoma
Glover was elected chairman and Mr.. S. C
Hernaon was chosen secretary.
When the chairman had announced tn,
object of the meeting and said they vert
ready for business, MIR. +. T. Preston arost
and in very sensible speech, presented
reasons 10 show the proper course for the
colored citizens to pursue in the election
Mr.. Preston was Of the opinion that
the interests OF bis people would be bes,
subserved by supporting the republican
ticket, and bis colleagues concurred 10 that
view.
Others present made remarks in the same
vein. and the meeting was unanimous in this
view. There were thirty-two present at
the meeting and the utmost harmony and
good fe ling prevailed.
Mr.. Glover made very sound and sensi-
blespeech which was warmly received by
those present. Alter general exchange of
views, it was found that seven of those pres
ent had not registered. After receiving in
structicns as to registration the meeting ad-
journed TO meet again on next Thursday
night
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The News man visited Wichita a week age
las; Monday for the first time in three years.
We were prepared to see great changes in
the city, but must confess that we could
hardly believe the evidence of our optics.
On the ground where formerly stood small
wooden structures now rest huge three and
four story blocks of brick and stone, while
thousands Of beautiful dwellings have been
erected on ground that three years ago was
growing crops of wheat and corn and was
considered quite distance from the city.
Large wholesale houses are being estab-
lished, new railroads being built, factories
erected, and the rush Rnd hustle of business
reminds one Of city Of 10000 inhabitants.
Wichita is q wonderful city, and we are
more than ever convinced that she will be
the metropolis of Kansas, if not of the west,
in few years. We called upon Marsh
Murdoch, of the EAGLE, and found him
grinding out editorials for the old bird at
rate that caused the country scribe's eyes to
opeu wide with wonder. The EAGLE is
booming We don't believe there is an
other case on record of nine-colnmn daily
in a town the size of Wichita whose pro-
prietors can boast of filing their entire
space with home advertising. and then be
compelled to leave out two or. three columns
for want of room. But such is the case with
the EAGLE folks. Wichita has bonanza
in the EAGLE, aad the EAGLE has a bonanza
in Wichita.-Sharon News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
SEED CORN.

An old experienced farmer in converse
ton with an EAGLE reporter few days
ago. stated that the position of the EAGLE
in its advocacy of importing seed corn from
northern latitudes SO as to adapt it to ;he
season that is most propitious in yield, is .
correct one as he has demonstrated this
year. He stated that he planted seed com
from Nebraska last spring which matured
very early and struck the very best growing
months and from which he gathered fine
crop. He stated emphstically that he has
been selling this corn from the first of Oc-
tober ct the same price as old corn. and get
ting SIX or seven cents more TO the bushel
than for the corn raised from native seed.
The theory he pronounces good and ad-
vocates the change of the seed at least every
two years from that raised here to that from
northern sections where the seasons are
short It has been demonstrated that all
kinds of seed gradually adapk itself to the
climate where it propogates, and this eli
mate being warm the seed necessarily as
sumes prorata time for maturity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

1t has long been suspicioned that report
ers were not alone in their Partially to quail
on toast, and that reverend gentlemen and
real estate men had a partially to the bird.
Now it has been judiciously declined beyond
any dispute whatever that such is the case
and the justice docket shows the names OF
some epicures in that line.
1t appears that two distinguished gentle
men, one divine and the other rsal estate
man, got the months of the game law mixed
up in their minds, and presuming that the
restriction had expired on the 1st of Octo-
Der, sailed out with gun and dog. shot and
pouch, to bag some of their favorite birds,
Mr. B. remarked to the elder: snow
am not fond of one or two little birds, they
don't seem to answer the purpose, unless a
good half-dozen are served up on toast.
And then, you know, they ought to be
cooked just right, not too brown, but just
colored brown color with good
cream and butter and the toast, why, elder,
a good deal depends on the toast"
To which the elder responded: "You are
exactly right about the number. The fact
is 1 had good deal rather see eight or ten,
even, than half-dozen; ah, yes, we know
how quail on toast ought TO be,and we'll see
that they are got up in shape when we get
them
This kind of delightful discussion took
place and much besides as the good-natured,
happy trio stepped lightly over stubble and
field. The inspiration of youth shown
brightly in their eyes and they for mo-
ment seemed like boys again. At last a
covey of the birds were sighted and the
friends separated to more easily capture the
choice birds. The rest Of the proceedings
of the hunt is shrouded in mystery, and
only partial reports are rife about the finale
One story goes that an old farmer
sailed out after hearing dis
charge Of guns. somewhat resembling the
firing of a picket line or gattling gun and
conducted the gentlemen off the field. In
vain they protested that they were ignorant
of the law and that they had been informed
that it expired on the first of October. He
was unsoothable and uncompromlsing,
hence one Of the gentlemen had to appear
in open court, and then and there ae-
knowledge that be loved quail on toast
His acknowledgement was taken dowr and
the fine paid, and he returned to his friend
who was more fortunate, as be had been I'M
fortunate in bagging the game be shot at.
When they met the following dialogue took
place:
Elder-'lts too bad, but what did you do
with the quails"
B-"l only got three and you know we
don't like SO small a number. BY the way,
it didn't hurt me to make that confession in
the court.''
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
RUSSELL SAGE ON THE WEST
Wichita One Of the Coming Cite.

W. A. Crofeut in q letter from New
York to the Kansas City Journal last week
says:
L called yesterday on Russell Sage and
found him quite enthusiastic about the
west. "Mr. Gould and felt greatly oblipeJ
to Kansas City, of course" be said with a
smile; "but we don't want any receptions or
bAnquets: We did not 90 west for the pur-
pose Of buying any railroads or building
any, but mainly TO look after our property
and see anybody was posching on our
preserves. AS we 20 out there every wear
We can hardly pretend to be really astonish.
60 ct the growth Of the vest, but / am real.
y ~ state Of chrc-nc astonishment about
y that runs along from year to year. We
,ouno Inc whole country that feeds the Wa
most growing cities we. saw were Kansas
City-that marvel Of the southwest Omaha
and Wichita-all mounting right ahead.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION


Sunday school convention for Sedgwick
county met at 1915 a. NJ, Oct. %. 1886, pur
suant to call, in the Baptist church. o.
Wichita.
Devotional exercises were conducted BY
Rev. j. d. Hewitt.
U.L. Palmer was made temporary chair
man, and S. ]. Loudensleger temporary
clerk.
Rev. Mr.. Wood and VIM. Adams wert
appointed committee on nominations and
reported as follows:
For President-Rev. A. Z. Garrison.
Vice President-W. S. Morris.
Secretary and Treasurer-S. c. Caldwell
Report accepted and adopted and officer
elected as reported.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the president of this con
vention be and hereby.is authorized to ap'
point vice president from each township
who shall call township convention Al
soon after the adjournment of this conven.
ton as practible. And on the failure or re,
fusal to act Of any vice president SO ap'
pointed, then the president Of this conven-
ton, in consultation with the secretary, shall
,eppoint provided, that wherever district il
organized with more than one
township, then that township shall
be left entact or by mutual consent two OF
more township can be put in one district
Recess to l:30 p. m.
After recess the order in the programme
was followed.
Recess to 7:S0p. m.
The evening session consisted Of speeches
BY Rev. ]. d. Hewitt and Rev. f. H. Edison;
class exercises by Bro. Lawrence's class, Of
the Baptist Sunday school, which were ap-
preciated and enjoyed by all; and as well the
music under the leadership of Bro. limbo
den, of the N. E. Sunday school.
A collection of $50 10 defray expenses
was the cap sheaf of the evening.
Adjourned to Q a. NJ, Oct. "a, 'S5.
The morning session of Saturday was full
of business and discussion as to the best
methods of conducting the Sunday school
work for the coming year.
The convention solicited voluntary con-
tribution from each school in the county
to meet the expense of the coming year, and
the pledge of SOS to the State S. S. Conven-
ton to meet in Junction City in May next,
and also that as many schools as can. send
delegates to said convention.
All contributions to be sent to the treas
urer, Bro. c. S. Caldwell, of which a list
will be published.
The President and Rev. j. H. Parker and
n. S. Palmer, were appointed n committee
to arrange for a mass delegate convention
of the Sunday schools of Sedgwick county,
in the coming summer or fall, jubilee
basket picnic, and also to arrange for soul
stirring County Sunday school convention
for 1886.
After further discussion OF topics the con-
yention adjourned
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
is 1T POSSIBLE

IL now appears that the reason John Fish
er cut Hancock's throat and threw his pow.
erfrl influence for Garfield, was that the
Fishers claim some sort of hole-and-cor.
ner relationship TO the Garfelds, because
Johns father and Garfeld's father traded
dogs in the early days in Ohio, and Johns
grandmother and old Mrs. Garfield had been
together at "qulltins." In this connection il
Is reported that, had Mr.. Garfield lived, John
expected an Indian agency. That would be
SO funny; to see John down in the territory.
arm IN arm with the Dig cattle thieves and
monopol'sts, and doing his level best against
the boomers.
An explanation of these knotty points in
card by Mr.. Fisher would no doubt he in.
terestinp
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
PERSONAL MEMOIRS
u. S. CIR A N T,

Is the tile of the only authorized edition OF
his great forthcoming historical work, as writ
ten by himself. An explanatory statement
will prevent deception. In addition to the title
1t bears the seal OF protection by the United
States Copyright 1855, by UlyssesS Grant;
(all rights reserved. On opposite page is his
dedication to the American Soldier and Sailor.
with fac smile Of his signature.
Additional proof of its genuinenees is the name
OF the only publishers Of Gen Grants own
work, CHAS. L. WEBSTER& CO., New York
The complete manuscript has ben delivered
to the publishers. and It comprises two volumes
of 600 pages each, and will be delivered to sub
scribers about the first days of December and
March, at price much lower, when compared,
than the cheap hi stories OF Gen Grant.
We respectfully ask the people of sedgwick
county to, wait before giving their orders, for
the regularly appointed agents who represent
the TRUE WORK. JE. WAITE.
Gen. Ag't Wichita, sedgwick County
S. L. BARRETT. of Mt. Hope, agent for the
Townships of Union, sherman, Greeley and
Eagle.
S. NJ. MANION, of Clear Water, Agent for
Townships Of Ninnescah, Viola and Erie
A. c. JOHNSTON, Valley Center, A, emit
for townships Grant, Lincoln, Payne and
Kechi.
dl05-w27tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Mr.. John Fisher must think that the sher.
ifs business Is going to be immense th,
next term, judging from the number o.
deputies he is engaging. Would Mr.. Fish
er like the names of two or three of then
by way of keeping the list fresh in his mem.
orys They are no. old soldiers, nor sons
of old soldiers.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
ST. LOUIS. FORT SCOTT q WICHITA
RAILRoAD-.-sHoRT ROUTE.

From and to Southeastern and Southern
Kansas and all points northeast and south BY
the way of Fort Scott.
Passengers via this route have no change
of cars to Chicago, Hannibal and Quincy
from Fl. Scott, and only one change to New
York, Boston, Buffalo, Jacksonville, San
Francisco, Chattanooga, Louisville, Lexing-
ton, San Antonio, Los Angeles. 1t is the
shortest and quickest route to all points in
Iowa, Dakota, Ohio, New York and New
England states. Pullman Palace sleeping
and chair cars attached to passenger trains.
Leaving Wichita, 9:43 a. m, arriving at St.
Louis union depot $50 a. m. daily without
change. Three hours quicker than via any
other route. For further information call
on ticket agents or send for maps and
folders, giving description of the line, to the
undersigned.
j. W. MILLER, G. p. RECTOR,
VI. and Manager. A. q. T. A.
General Office at Fort Scott.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Hon. John Speer, the veteran newspaper
man of the state, is a member Of the COM
mission appoi1ted TO sppraise the school
lands in Scott county. The other night he
stopped at the squatter's home of DIR. d. w.
Smith, of this city, of whose lumber palace
Mr.. Speer pronounced as the most imposing
vet built in tie new county of Scott.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

To whom 1t may concern;
Notics Ii hereby given the that undersigned
I. l. Humble. assignee OF the estate OF Hard
ing 4 Fisher. late dealers in books aud sta
tionery, Wichita, Kansas, being Satisfied that
IL is no longer advantageous TO the creditors
OF said assignors to keep the assignment open,
will apply to the Honorable, the District Court
of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and will file his
petition for discharge from his trust In said
court, and exhibit the condition Of said estate
to said court on Friday. the 9th day November,
1855. I'll HUMBLE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

There is good girl about IA years OF
age, an orphan, at A. j. Brasier's house,
corne- o. Mosely avenue and First street.
who wants place TO work.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Every day is busy one st Niederlander' S.
HIS force is so well organized that every de-
psrtment moves with the regularity of clock
work. 1t requires years of constant effort to
establish business of such magnitude, but
when the RICH: methods are employed it
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Wonder how the Democratic circular will
hitch on to the anti-prohibition racket,
How does Mr.. Aldrich, and all the other
druggists in the city. like to have their es-
adjustments characterized as saloons! and
how do the joints like to be called SLOW
doggeries."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Wilbur Sites has returned from the West
lie says it requires ten days by the watch
to get to the desk Of the U. S. land Office at
Garden CITY.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
Township 0ficers.
Read and Order what you should
Have to Comply with the Law.

Each Township Trustee should
have o Trustees Record, Road Record,
Poor Record and full set of Town
ship Blanks; also some Stationery.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Myers, prominent horse dealer from
Texas, Mo-. brought in twenty head Of Mis-
souri, horses, which he has at the Dunbar
efahla<
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

CT The above should be furnished
to the Officers of each well regulated
Townsh!p,at the expense Of the Town
ship. w22-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The district court was engaged all day
yesterday in the trial Of the case Of j. X.
Stern VS. the Arkansas Valley Agricultural
Association.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Us. Harding cut himself severely on the
knee with Ratchet one day this week. He
is now doing well and on fair way to re-
covery, al the Ladies' Home.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The enc new vault just finished for the
registrar of deeds, will be occupied to-day.
Its fire proof, with fire proof iron doors
and combination lock, having shelves ar
ranged in the most approved STYLES.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Constable Cone closed the Farmers q
Drovers' hotel yesterday on chattel mort
gage held against its proprietor, Henry
Gto,t,ai
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Ifyou hear anybody say that Bill Hays
has promised the deputy sherifship &c
anybody, Democrat or Republican, tell then
that they are telling an untruth, and that no
body but an enemy would report or repeat
such a story
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The people in the Fifth ward are opening
a line south of the bridge to the river, SO
that wagons can 20 to the bars for sand.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Jones 4 Francis will soon start horse
collar manufactory in the Fifth ward and
will turn them out by wholesale.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

G. C. Starr, of Indiana, is visiting his
sister, Mrs. DR.. Brandon and family, and
will remain guest of the Doctors during
the pleasant fall months which he declares
so delightful in this climate.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Each Road Overeeer should have
a road Overseer's Account Book, Re-
ceipt Book for Labor, Receipt Book
for Extra Work, and Receipt Book
| for Material Used.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The EAGLE Printing House can furnish
you with blanks cheaper than any house in
the west. Call and see our justice dockets
and other blanks. wifi
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Gardener & Herman have now large lots
at west end of bridge in which to hold stock.
The Gardener lots have been graded up and
fenced, making convenient stock yard.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The EAGLES record of liquors sold by
druggists. also the poison record are the
largest and most complete books yet made,
containing 1874 pages, well bound at Sl.50
each. d73-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
woMEN's BENEVOLENT HOME

The Women's Benevolent Home is al
institution whose benifcent effects are be
ginning to be felt in this community, al
though in its infancy. Our people Should
take deep interest in this institution ant
acquaint themselves fully with its workings
also TO learn something of the class of PEG
pie taken care of there.
No psupers who are not sick are taken
there, but that large Glass, who ere not lone
enough in the county to be entitled to cit
izenship, and who are sick, are taken in and
cared for until they are able to work fol
themselves. It's thus quite different from
from the county poor house, because it take:
care Of those outside the door of the county,
not being here long enough, but who
are sick and helpless among
us, and who we would have to care for some
way.
The managers of the home would like
every body to call and see what they are do.
ing and examine how it is done. II is, Us it,
name implies, purely benevolent 1t is not
city, county or state concern, but it par.
takes of the nature of all three, to great
extent. II is~not kept up by the city OF
county and everything given is done vol.
UNFAIRLY. The city pays the rent of the
building and the county gave small dona-
ton. but the institution is supported mainly
by voluntary contributions. Every one in
town has second hand clothes, they can Just
as well give as not, and all such will come
in play. The cold weather is now coming
on and what is most needed by
the inmates is bed cloths, and they are bad
ly needed now. There are plenty of good
benevolent people in the city who would be
willing to donate blanket or quilt ifthey
only knew they were needed. They are
needed badly.
Every city of any size has its benevolent
home, and in large cities there are great
many. In Pueblo, Colorado. all the poor
are taken care of b. an institution of this
kind, the county and city paying their
share.
The institution bore is well conducted. and
the manager will publish statements of its
doings cnce month, so that every one can
see how it is progressing.
tits hoped somebody will come to their
relief soon with donations of bedcloths.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

The shelving is being put into the new
Dorsey building, corner Main and First
streets, and Mr.. James Stafford will move
his stock OF groceries into it next week.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

All hands are al home again. Chicago
and St. Louis no doubt feel Lonesome, but II
can't be helped.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Stray Record, transcripts. Compiled
Laws of 1885, and full assortment of
RlauEs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Each Township Treasurer should
have Treasurer's Record.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Each Township. Clerk should
have Clerks Record and Warrant
RoOk
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30
THOS. SHAW & CO.,
113 Douglas Ave
Publication Nnflce.

In the District Court of sedgwick county. Stat
OF Kansas.
ZOELLA KIDD, Plaintiff,
HARVEY KIDD, Defend'tS
The defendant, Harvey Kidd, is hereby mott
fed that he has been sued In the District COur
Of Sedgwick county, State of Kansas by tn,
plaintiff, Zoella Kidd, and that unless eaid de
PENDANT shall answer the petition filed agains
him in said court by the said plaintiff by tn,
sixth day of November, lss5, said petition vii
&c taken rs true and Judgment rendered there
ON granting the plaintiff . divorce and dssolv.
ing the marriage relation existing between the m
on ground ofhabitual drunkenness
w. F. WALKER,
W21-3w Attorn ey for Plaibtifl
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-30

Booming Town on the D., NJ. q A.

Booming Town on the D., NJ. IA.
Mr.. A. G. Husey came in from the new
town of Norwich yesterday, where he in
vested largely in real estate. Mr.. Husey i
mashed on the new town. He says it is sur
rounded by as fine agricultural country a.
be ever saw, and excellent water can be 90,
at depth of from twenty-five to thirty feet
This city in embryo is situstedin Kingmar
county on the line of the d., M. d A. rail.
road, about seventeen miles west of Conway
Springs, eighteen miles north of Harper
and about the same distance from Garden
Plain. 1t will thus be seen that the new
town is defiant enough from any other to
make quite place. The railway company
has large interest there and the inhabit-
ants are sanguine of having q nice little
town in very few years.
There is quite rush there at present and
there are about twenty buildings in course
Of erection, besides number already oc-
cupied- All the stores in course of erection
were rented as soon as begun. Several
stores are already running and doing good
business. There are two hotels, q bank, two
restaurants, a skating rink. three drug
stores, one billiard hall and two barber
shops, and other lines of business. Two of
the streets are graded and it assumes al
ready the appearance of Q nice little burg.
There is also q weekly Newspaper. The
town Is located on o nice elevated plateau.
Mr.. Husey said there were seven men there
buying lots day before yesterday.