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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
THE OLD YEAR is DEAD"
Long Live The New Born King"

@Cfs 1iNS tfo iNS" oofh Nhtk-
o ring ,.old bells, Let all your widest notes
Leap like impassioned love within your throats!
Aworld's heart thrills;the meanest voices sings
The yesris dead Long live the new born king
This revolving human heritage, with its
burthen Of grave-yards, has completed an
other round cf its traclSless circle, and
meath the cold light of its own midnight
moon looks the very whited sepulchre that
it Is, the grave no, only Of NIL the children
of sll the countless ages who have crowded
upon its unsympathetic breast in the past,
but the tomb of all their triumphs, a spheri-
cal cemetery swinging in solemn silence
around through painless space, whose sole
mission seems to have been the chanting Of
its "song without words, AN unending dirge.
OF blightcd hopes, of victories which were
only defeats, of fruiiions which in their full
ness fell'as ashes, of loves turned to hates;
alas, this earth has eyer been the dumb
oenotsph,
Ii Is the moon OF night, as we write, and
within the hour death and a birth will oc-
cur of which world will take note. The
hammer is already poised that will strike
the last hour Of the expiring year, and the
peal of the bell beneath IS stroke will not
have ceased its vibrations until New
Time shall have been ushered in. All ma
ture lies hushed, pulselcss in the cold en-
brace Of the Old Years expiring grasp,
awaiting the glowing breath of the flower
perfumed season promised Of him whose
reign next succeeds. 1t is an hour OF solemn
husband il of deepning dispair ii is still bright
with the radiance Of hope which holds out
that the time of eternity has evolved for the
spirit Of man Immortality.
In quiet sleep lies all the town. Weary
feet, tired hands and aching heads, all are at
rest, and as slumber and dream the oblivious
this midnight hour of death to the Old
moves by and away forever. The citys de-
serted streets. is spacious homes and novels
as well. IFS edifces Of trade and houses of
worship, are all alike silent. And far be-
yond its confines, in and about the homes,
the fiocks and fields which mark the new
heriiages Of this widespread valley, the
same hush holds all. and there reaches Us
no voice Of goodbye to the Old nor OF well
come for the New.
To the shoreless. TO the vast unreasonable
and unknown Eighteen Hundred and Eighty
-Four. with piteous face, giides away. and the
thrill Of New Years joys, all exultant and
all sufficient, sweeps in upon US.
Ring. bells ofoldiGihg, bells of NewlAll earth
Is bora again with each glad New Years birth!
Beyond the bleakest Winter glows the Spring,
o'er Death eternal Life is blossomingl"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
The following document is being circulat
ed in Mjssissipni.

The following document is being circulat,
ed in Mississippi
I'VE. the undersigned members Of the
eolored race, and citizens of the state OF
Mississippi, after mature elaboration upon
the discouraging and HOPELESS circumstances
surrounding our race in this state and the
south generally.
And whereas, the result of the late ma
tional election, coupled with the manner in
which our state elections are conducted
imost notably the last one) has caused US to
fully rellize the insecurity Of the rights and
privileges guaranteed by the constitution Of
the state and general government, in conse-
sequence of which our people are threatened
with general decentralization that may re-
suit in great injury TO them and the COM
munity IN general.
Therefore We do hereby unite in call for
a general mass convention, TO convene in the
city of jackson on the - day of January,
1885. 1t is earnestly desired that every
county in the state shall be fully repre-
sented.
The purposes of this convention are:
First-To ascertain the true condition
and feelings of our people in the several
Second-To set forth our grievances in q
plain and Straightforward manner.
Third--To determine upon the best course
Of redress and finally devise some means
for lettering our present deplorable con-
dition.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
Whip cRAckERs.

Some fool, the biggest fool we ever read
Ter, and everybody VIII understand better
ne full intent Of such an assertion when we
u them. that we are in the habit of read
g the paper published across the - we'll
matter--has been writing letter from
,'ichits to the State journal, touching the
titude Of the Democracy with reference to
2 respective claims of Click and Blair ms
litical bosses for Kansas under Cleveland.
e editor of that paper cracks the party
Up over the heads Of the hungry crew by
ring: "To she would-be postmasters Of
,.avenwoItb. Atehison. Wichita, the road
these positions is not in fighting Click"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
FIVE TOWNSHIPS THE MOST.

The Sumner County Press has been doing
considerable Dragging over Sumner county,
sr wealth, population, etc. That is all
ght. Sumner is one Of the best counties in
re Stakeholder and greater than any county
the state outside Of tie Arkansas valley.
ut when the Press comes 10 making COM
larisons between sedgwick and Sumner that
aper must not overlook the fact that Sum-
er, next TO Butler, is the largest county in
his section; that Sumner has one hundred
nd thirty-fye thousand acres Of land more
lan Sedgwick, which is big difference.
DON'T forget the Cherokee strip.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
woMAN,s SPHERE.

sTbey talk about woinan's sphere,
As though il had a limit;
There's not a place in earth or heaven,
There's not task TO mankind given,
There's not blessing nor q voc,
There's not a whisper yes or no,
There's not a lite, or death, or birth,
That has feathers weight or worth.
Without woman in it.
GRIND Rapids Post.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
BLESSED BE OUsKy.

Mr.. J. NJ. Gusky, of Pittsburg, had roy
al old time on Christmas. he started out
in carriage drawn by six horses, with a
friend by his side, representing Santa Claus.
Then came eleven hacks containing Mr..
Guzky's invited friends. Next came seven
teen express wagons filed with toys. These
were distributed at the various charitable
institutions, 700 children receiving presents
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

ST. LOUIS. December 81 1881.
Cattie-Receipts. $50; shipments, rs; market
firmer; butcher steers, st.tO@Gi5D; common,
81 50d3 rs; cows and heifers, s. coat 90; some
shipping inquiry but offerings verp scarce COM
mon to medium, S4.00@4.5O; good to choice,
81 DUG $50.
Hogs-Receipts, $500; shipments, ll0O; mar
ket active; light, S4.la9i 70; packing, 81. i0a
20i heavy, VI. 56@435.
Sheep-Recepts, 200: shipment 200; market
steadyi common to medium, $2.oc@3 90; good
to choice - 256e400
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
HAPPY.

Before another issue of the Republican
reaches its readers the st. Louis, Fl. Scott &
Wichita railroad will have reached the
county line. But for the extreme cold
weather the graders would have been at
work in force in both Anthony and Silver
Creek townships.-Anthony Republican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
OKLAHOMA OKRO.
Boomers Birthright Beleag-
ured by Belligerents.
Hatch's Hustlers Hoof and Horse
Hurrying Hence.

Special Dispatch to the Daily Eagle.
CALDWELL, Kas., Dec. 31.-Gen. Hatch
arrived here to-day and Immediately made a
requisition upon Quartermaster Agent
Lomens for transportation for 100000
pounds of freight, to accompany the column
in the field in Oklahoma. He has detach-
ments Of troops en- route now to the Okla
homa country from Fl. Riley, Fl. Leaven-
worth, Camp Supply, Fl. Reno and Fl. Sill.
Part of these troops are, at present writing,
in that country, and inside of the next ten
days all Of them will be there. His orders
in the matter are sweeping and explicit, and
with twelve or fifteen hundred men to back
him the boomers arelikely to be bounced in
style: There will be no child's play in the
matter and the would-be settler in Okla
homa will do well to make himself exceed
ingly scarce until the storm blows over
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
American Burglar.

MONTREAL, Dec. 31.-Police authorities
believe the recent robbery of $4,000 from
Lafevre's jewelry store, on Notre Dame
street, was planned and carried out by Jones,
the noted chief of American burglars.
Some years ago Jones was sentenced to seven
years in the penitentiary for robbery, but
owing to his wealth and influence succeeded
lately in getting lis term commuted. La
fevre was foreman Of the grand jury that
returned true bills against Jones.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. Sl.-Oficers made .
raid tonight on the Gift book store on
Broad street near William, and arrested the
proprietor, Albert White, and the fsminine
clerks for violating the law in regard to lot
teries.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
-- --------as-H-
Little Girl Killed,

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 3l.-Ruth Gill, a
little daughter of John Gill, prominent
grocer, was accidently shot and killed to-day
bya little 5-year-old companion, named
Walter Grosshart. They were playing with
o revolver.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 30.-A fire to-
night totally destroyed Miller Bros dry
to 100000; on building, $4,000. Total in
surance. $4,000 to $4,000 on stock, $1,000
on building, and Chas. F. Schmidt, music
dealer, next door, total loss, $4,000; insur-
ance, $1,000. Gee. 5. Sontagg & Co., hard
ware dealers, loses by fire and water about
$4,000 on a stock of about 900; insur-
ance. S33,750. c. c. Tenny, hat and fur
dealers, loss $4,000; insurance, $4,000
IPSWICH, Oak, Dec. 31.-The McNamard
building and four others burned. Parson &
Bates loss, 5000; Cox Bros, $1,000; J. J,
Shacken, $500, snd fourteen other indi-
viduals and firms lose S4,750. Total insur-
ance, $4,000.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
Teachers Meeting.
pciNl nispotcb m tho naiIxy L ar

Special DISPATCH 10 the Daily EAGLE.
Topeka, kas., Dec. 31.-The State Teach
ers' association adjourned to-day after three
days very successful session. Prof. Taylor,
of the State Normal school, presided. Over
four hundred teachers were in attendance.
The papers read were upon a large variety
of topics related to teaching. The meeting
is regarded as the most successful held by
the association. Prof Joseph II. Cranfeld,
of the State University, was elected presi-
dent for the ensuing year.
[Signedl J. X. HUDsoN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO, December LISA.
Hogsr-Receipts, 81 600; shipments, 1000
market higher; rough packing, ef.l0. o. IS;
packing and shipping, - s59i 5oi light, s4l0
GAS; skips, e3.Wa4 90.
Csttle-Receipts, 1000; shipments, 1000;
market higher; exports, %. 0Ct16 50; good to
choice shipping. IS 4O@6 o.; common to fair,
a. 50s5 90; stocksu, eS. s5@&.0o; feeders, s3.-
90@A.35
6heep-Reeeipts, ,00os shipments, 500; marx
e ssssay istsicr to An - gs 90 q msdls g
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Kansas City Grain and Produce.

Kansas City Grain and Produce.
KANSAS CITY, December 81 ISL.
Flour-Market firm; sales, 500 bar els extra
fancy at 50 % per barrel in sacks; 800 barrels
choice at 81 ~ in sacks
Wheat-Receip,s, 1900 bushels: shipments
1000 bushels: in store. $4,000 bushels; market
January, 5k@a57s; February, 56a; April,
5954; May. 6l7s66lh; No red, 81; No. 1, ~;
rejected, q; No SOFT, "a; No ,, So.
Corn-Receipts, 5000 bushels; shipments,
l2tO0 bushels; in store, g.. o 0; bushels; mar
ket lower; No. cash, 27l.; December, 275s@
%; January, 265s; February, 26ii; March, 26li I;
May, 2,i,; No. 4, q; No. white, 5o1s.
Oats-Cash %.
Rye-i2H.
Flaxseed--s 81 I5di Is
Eggs--Market %.
Butter-Good table, steady; others not want
ed. creamery fancy, &c; good "a; fine dairy.
1920; roll, s@I4 store packet, l2dl5; sour
and poor, ago
Cheese--Full cream, Is; flats, 10; Young
America, IL.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys, steady; chick.
ems slow; chickens, 4Cd5; turkeys, sCa9; ducks,
10; geese, 6tds
Provisions--Dry salt shoulders, s. clear
sides, ga; long sides, 81; clear RIB sides, ~;
smoked shoulders, 9; long clear sides, 81 sugar
cured hams, IL; breakfast bacon, l21.; dried
beef, ~; homeless pork, sl40OcIear, Sii.Go;
mess, si2 90.
Lard-Choice tierce, *; half barrel, ~.
Game-Prairie chickens, s. .15CG4 90; rabbits,
ver-supplied; GOA 81 cts. dozen; no sale except
for drawn rabbits
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
Flaxseed--sl l5@i Is.


KANSAS CITY, December q Isl.
Cattle-Receipts. 1887; shipments, 600; market
strong and active; exporters, s. 2odj 40: good
to choice shipping, 81 Ga'd 5.l5; common TO
medium, st.oa+ 80; feeders So 60di M; cows,
81. sONa3 80.
Hogs Receipts, lOles; shipments, 90 o; market
higher; lots averaging Isl to 3i0pounds, sold
at 81 .'al 80; bulk, 81, loGt.l5.
sheep-Receipts, li4o: market frmer; $! sea
SO for fair TO good mnttons.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-01-02
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
WICHITA MARKETS.

Wichita Live Stock Market.
Revised daily by the Wichita Stock Yard Co.
WICHITA, Jan, /, 1855.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20

and I and my associates went to Tren-
ton. The manufacturers said that they
had no objection to meeting US, and treat
ing US c0urteouSly. but as for talking of
arbitration they wouldn't think of it. But they
appointed committee and we met them, and we
were courteously treated; and, marvellous as it
may appear, in one day we reached a compro-
mise that was agreeable to to the men and agree
able to the manufacturerS and that ended the
trouble. There arc now ten assemblies of
Knights of Labor at Trenton.
''rhere have been instances, of course" said
Mr.. Powderly, "in which our organization has
helped members out on strike, when after inves-
tigation it was found that they did not act i'm.
properly In nine cases out of ten strikes are
unreasonable, growing out of unreaSonableness
or hotheadedness of one side or the other, The
Knights of Labor organization aims to educate
workmen up to a standard of reasonablenesS.
For instance there are strikes in times
of depression when, if the workmen took
into consideration all things, they would
be inclined to concede reduction in their wages.
On the other hand, in times of depression, en-
ployers, many of them, start at once to cut and
slash wages before trying to retrench in other
directions. The hotheadedness and ignorance of
workmen the ignorance and selfshness of en-
ployers, are ills which we try to ameliorate In
this Office we are making progress.
"The Knights of Labor began its existence in
Philadelphia among the garmentcutters, and
was founded in 1865 by Uriah S. Stevens, a
cutter, who was trained for the Episcopal
clergy. In 1878 it adopted as its declaration of
principles the code framed in 1873 by the great
Congress of Industrial Brotherhood which
promised so much but which came to naught
The great object of the order is the education
of workmen upon economic questions, believing
that with this attained the greatest progress
will have been made 1t all the while IS
urging sensible legislation in labor matters
although it always opposes class legislation,
whether in favor of the workingman or the cap
italist 1t has helped to establish statistical
labor bureaus in fourteen of the States and
alone and without aid has caused the establish
ment of the bureau in seven of the States. 1t
did great deal toward the establishment of the
national bureau. The most valuable and almost
all the legislation over the country, such as the
laws covering convict labor and child labor, has
been obtained through it's efforts. 1t is now try
ing to have collated statistics showing the in
equitable holding of public lands, how foreign
ers hold farms of vast extent and how absolute
ly all the available land along the streams is
already taken by corporations rick holders.
1.-THE only people excluded from the Knights
of Labor" said Mr.. Powderly, "are rumselers.
professional politicians, lawyers, bankers and
loafers. These are prohibited by the constitu-
ton. They sometimes get in but when discov-
cred are elected
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Arbitration Favored and Strikes Deprecated
What the Society Has Accomplished
philadelphia Eyenino Mail

Philadelphia Evening Mail.
There are in the Knights of Labor" said
Grand Master Workman L. V. Powderly to an
Evening Mail reporter, $50, 600 men in good
standing In times of depression like these there
are great many who are behind in their dues.
These are not in good standing. There are not
less than 300, 600 of such now They can be rein
stated by Strengthening their accounts with their
local assemblies
''The Knights of Labor continued the speak
er, was founded to act as a conciliator between
employers and their workmen. and-the public
does not know thiS-exerts all its influence, and
has, ever since its commencement, to
prevent strikes. There never was strike
in the United States sanctioned by the
organization. There never was an instance of
labor trouble where the general assembly of the
order was called in before strike to conciliate,
that matters were not amcably arranged / re-
member, especially, one case in point Some few
years ago the potters in the city of Trenton dis
puted with the manufacturers there over wages.
Thousands of men were out, and the employees
had an organization among themselves, and were
united. There was no assembly of the Knights
OF Labor there, but in one of the local trade as
sociations there happened to be a few Knights.
They suggested that the general executive com
mlttee of the order be asked by the men to at
tempt compromise. The suggestion was taken,
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
The Best Government.


The World believes ''the Offices ought to be
filed all things being even, with honest Demo
Gratis if for no other reason, to disprove forever
the Republican slander that Democrats are in
capable of giving the country good government.
That is a good reason; but, inasmuch as the best
government is that which is conducted for busi-
ness ends, by business methods, with as little
part;sanship as possible the greatest demonstra-
ton both of Democratic honesty and ability
would be the successful conduct of the admin
istration with the offices fairly divided between
the parties, and managed on business principles
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
What a Hendricks Democrat Is.
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press
"a Hendricks Democrat" has been expressing
his views in the New York Sun By way of ex-
planation we may state that Hendricks Demo
crat is one who goes in at one end of the horn
pecting to get the earth and some of the outside
suburbs, and crowds out at the little end, with
nothing to show for his work but a large and
choicely- assorted collection of bruises.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
A Shock to the Mugwump System.

Philadelphia Press.
The able Springfield Republican concludes that
'the President is not infallible and has not Sc
cured infalible advisers" The shock which this
alarming discovery has produced upon the mug
wumps nervous system is scarcely less dreadful
than that which the premature explosion of a toy
pistol has upon the small boy who didn't know
it was loaded.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
Advice to Mothers.

be used when children are cutting teeth. 1t re-
lieves the little sufferer at once; it produces
natural. quiet sleep, by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as
button 1t is very pleasant to taste 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, re-
lieves wind, regulates the bowels and is the best
known remedy for diarrh@a, whether arising
from teething or other causes. twenty-five
cents bottle
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20

THE human cuticle is'sorely tried by disease
or abrasions, but these may easily be remedied
by the use of Glenns Sulphur Soap, the cele
brated antidote to maladies which affect the
skin, as well as to sores bruises scalds, sprans,
etc Sold by all druggists.
Hills Hair and Whsker Dye black or brown,
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20

PAYsoNS is the most reliable ink for plain and
decorative marking on linen. 1t is sold by all
dn,,c ir&r
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
Poisoned by Scrofula.

The tan of scrofula in the blood should be got rid
of or serious consequences may result Consumption
is undoubtedly scrofula of the lungs and in its early
stages may be cured by purifying the blood and build
ing up the system. For this Hoods Sarsaparilla Ia
unequaled. 1t also scrofua when it appears i'm
the form of running sores, bos punches in the neck
catarrh, or in any other manner. While it purifes
Hoods Sarsaparia also vitalizes and enriches the
blood.
II have been taking Hoods Sarsaparila for about
three months. Before that time my blood was in a
terrible condition After using it for about one month
my appetite better and my general health greatly
improved. For medicine good Hoods Sarsa-
parilla too much cannot be said" L. L. LINsEx,
Bugbee House, Putnam, CT.
II have been troubled with scrofula for three years.
having running sores my leg. After taking one
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla L getting we'll rap
idly" ASA ELBEL, South Bend, Ind.
Hoods SarSaparilla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for $5 Prepared by
c. l. HOOD s. co. Apothecares, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Indianapolis journal., 1885-07-20
THE ROLLER COASTER
BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Are fast taking the place of all others in factories
foundres, machine shops and mills Parties having
their own power can procure an Electric Generator
and obtain much light at much less cost than by
any other mode. The incandescent and storage sys-
tenn has been perfected making small lights for houses
and stores hung wherever needed and lighted at will
day night Parties desiring Generators to form
companies for lighting cities and towns will please
write us for information. BY permission refer to
j. Caven, ESD Indianapolis.
THE BRUSH ELECTRIC CO. Cleveland @.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-04
Bundine nAlaTsl

kORHu --noeRd IunDsr, DoYin9, ~ ine05
and under, "a fgt-olRAH, 0lH stripping. XXI, bl6
boxing and nooring, cloara, VII thieE clear
~ snd X, en-; rough lumber, foconE clas
els, ioiht and sozntlifig, calls, $3.50.
BIDIg0-FirGt common whita pine, Nv 90
second do. es7.50: third do, c1di poplar. S2o 0Oe
n 90 native pine ~ TlSi 40 y, vac nhtiyt
DkE,srD LusBEE--BoxinE IL inches and
under, t25 O0GH B9 do <yS, go u1GI7 W;
scAL Ting, loibt OF any common luInbAi
"a O0GZ 90 boxing over II inches, E3ltOf
g 50: thicE clears, ~ 70 IA ai1c 2, ~ oJ3ta 81
second claHs. any Kind. IA.
DaBiHED AND MATCHED FLooBU0--flYg
class, t26, second olaes. t22.51.
WITH PINE FUKNuHJH0 LUZ BNEr-lN,1
and inch whits pine. go inch DO, ~
CEILIHo--BNAUKD on fLAIn--flfst CON
mon whits pine, n, E5c. "a do tZT.5sg1 40. st6.
poplar, 81, So U0ftdiss poplar, X, s51.Ksts o.
nAtiyeplns ", SIS 40, u, SO.
PoPLAa LuhEzh,--lH, ~, and iacs, 90
aHIasIfs-Whits pine A. 50: DO shsdsa a
$40, 90 sxtTn 40. 4. go cypress. D@St, sai
f1nnd. =; DO No. q st.2t; 90 MOL tgI5G nstls
segnd hart " aapgt ".
SIuExfB.- White pins, oJeaaec ann AeAdfg
square o. cat, q yellow pine 40. ~ latl
u 0Efto.
LISr CRgKRz, ETo.--fAns. Ausup, 81
par bbl. Csgronf. Louia Yille of ltczeDhle, g. 10
POI 5hi.; Portland, ~ POI bbL FisSiss eknA
ksv Yefk o. Aithigan, y pW hb,. FiaSsS
' RusrsiT.--vlrs-uraof 400 nov