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Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-04-11

and we think a law absolutely pro-
hibiting the making and selling Of
Intoxicating liquors as beverages is
the best plan Of restricting the traf
fic. And then we do not wish to
violate conscience by going in bust
ness with the devil, in order to re-
strict his work Of ruin.
But, says enc, this Prohibition
business comes under the head Of
"sumptuary laws Well, what Of
that? What difference does it make
what 'head' it comes under. Just 50
it is the best for the people? Prac-
teal, common-sense people will not
stop to inquire whether law is
''sumptuary" or bumptuary, provid-
ed they believe it is a good law.
Some men seem to think that it has
been gauthoritatiyely and forever set
tied that ''sumptuary law" is aw-
fully wrong. and then they proceed
to inform you what laws are sump-
tuary. Very kind in them, but Pro
hibitionists are not going by that
kind Of dictionary Although the
idea that law is wrong simply be
cause it is ''sumptuary' is childish
and unbecoming an intelligent dem
ocratic people, still it is a fact that
laws absolutely prohibiting the
liquor traffic are not 'sumptuary
laws" at all. So, all this talk about
"sumptuary laws is only a blind in
the interest Of whisky and certain
organizations.
The intimation or charge that is
frequently made against Prohibi-
tionists that they want to "designate
what a man shall eat or wherewithal
he shall be clothed is false. No
one advocates any such doctrine.
We do not propose tc designate
even what man shall sell to his
neighbor, much less what that neigh
Dor shall drink, but we do propose
to add one more article to the list Of
articles which the present laws say
shall not be sold. Our laws say |
shall not sell toy pistols, spoiled meat
and perhaps other things, and Pio-
hibitionists simply wish to add in
toxicating liquor to that list. Sim
ply that and nothing more. The
present laws say you shall be dressed
when you 90 into public, but that
you shall not wear your wifes
clothes. We do not hear any com
plaint about these laws, andare they
not sumptuary enough!
The New Misslssippian says:
"Moral suasion may succeed in the
same field where arbitrary laws have
signally failed Now, Prohibition
lists think that both moral suasion
and Prohibition may succeed where
moral suasion alone has signally
failed. 1t occurs to the ordinary
Prohibitionist that moral suasion
has been tried few hundred years
already and, although good meas
ure, it has not proved sufficient, and
now it is proposed to add Prohibi-
tion to, but not substitute 1t for,
moral suasion, and it is going to be
done, too. If the New Mississippian
thinks moral suasion will do, why
does he not 90 at it in dead earnest:
1t is high time, for it is badly needed
and Prohibibitionists will rejoice.
But if it does not propose 70 use it,
then let it not presume to dictate to
ProhibItionists as 20 the best method
of exterminating this ''matchless
evil. n. G. STEELE.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-04-11
z-sGGpgoreing Prohibition in Kansas.

Topeka, March 61f n In the re-
port of County Superintendent. Jas6 SS6
submitted, it is stated that Sll,Jo@
has been paid into the school fund OF
this (Shawnee) county. from the
fines collected from saloon keepers,
under the prohibitory liquor law.
There are now seventeen saloon men
in the county prison, serving out
terms, and there is not an open saloon
in the city. The amendatory law
passed last week by the Legislature
makes the enforcement of the law. so
the report says, still more certain.
1t provides that any city, county; or
State officer shall be fined not over
$500 and suffer forfeiture of office il
he fails to prosecute violators of the
law.-Ex.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-04-11
THE GENIAL CUP.
BY EMMA X. srEDMAN.


".Anexcuse for drinking sometimes tn;
promotes geniality. From Temps
nee Sermon.
The cup is genial; let us see:
Look in that dark, dank room,
Where the grim spectre of despair
Turks in the gathering gloom;
Where weeping, wailing children stand
And cry in vain for bread.
The sweetest name upon this earth
Is mother-is theirs dead?
Look at that wretched blOated face,
The eye and scowling brow;
From mothers lip what curses fall!
God, shield the children now!
The cup is genial, is it?
Come to this bar-room then;
Among the sin stained faces
Some wear the looks of men,
The coarse and bOsterous laughter
AS the poisoned cup goes round;
A glass is thrOwn-a pistol shot
A horrid muffled sound.
But look upon that upturned face,
The blood stained, sunny hair:
A mothers darling lying here,
His soul gone-answer-where?
His murderer, see the gallows rise,
A trembling wretch stands there;
The black-cap o'er his white, drawn face
Shuts out the world so fair;
His quiyering lips have framed the words:
4 did not knOw-'twas drink
Take warning by my fate and stop
Oh! only stop and think +"
The cup is genial, is it?
What means that horrd scream
From hideous, raving maniac,
Lost in frightful dream?
The cup is genial, is it?
Look at that painted face,
That gaudy dress, hear muttered oath,
No Thought of her disgrace
Once she stood in witching girlhood,
Fair. tender, graceful, true,
With the dawn of glorious womanhood
In her eyes of liquid blue
The cup is genial, is it?
A precipice wreathed in flowers,
Or the ocean, sun-kissed, dancing
O'er graves in coral bowers
Do you think the cup is genial?
In its dregs lost manhood lies:
Murder is hid in ambush,
And wOman's virtue dies;
A long, deep wall of anguish
Is heard throughout the lands
o man! framed in God s image,
Why 20 you doubling stand?
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-04-11
THE CHURCH IS. WHISKY!

A RINGING ARTICLE UPON THE SHORT
COMINGS OF THE CHURCH.
A CHUCH NOT JUS IFTED IN UNFOLDING
LIQUOR DEALERS-THE WEALTH OF
THE TRAFFIC DOES NOT Make
IT RIGHT.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-04-11
So sz!2g gSSSz
EDUCATION
THE oIscIpLrNR OF MATHEMATICS.

N9sI.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-04-11

AN excuse for drinking sometimes Is that
it promotes geniality. From Temper
ance Sermon.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
AT THE FAIR GROUNDS.
Extensive Prepsrs,ons Going on-stoeH
Machinery and Products Ar living Daily

Extensive Preparations Going on-stoek,
Machinery and Products Ar living Daily.
At the fair ground. yesterday there was
degree of activity not witnessed on any pre-
ceeding day and constant arrival oil some
new item of interest throughout the dav.
The agricultural implement department was
all activity and machinery was being put up
at the five agricultural implement houses.
Alexander & Ryan, Smyth & Sons, Wallace
& Houck,, The Eastern Buggy Co., Parkin-
son, Glunt & Kelly and G. T. Derby oceu-
pied the implement houses and have COM
menced to move in machinery and imple-
ments. Two new wind mills have been put
up as advertisements and all together
will make magnificent display. The
five houses occupy large space
and from the preparations, indicate
that it will be good feature Of the fair.
The Ladies Relief Corps have the dining
rooms fitted up in Il convenient and comfort
able manner and is 6fx2S feet in size. The
kitchen is 32xl2 feet in dimension and is
fitted up with tables for pastry, carving and
dishes. having ranges, pump and sink within
the kitchen. The work was designed by
Arnold and is arranged with the utmost care
for the convenience o. the ladies who are to
have charge of that department. The Re-
lief Corps is to have relief parties to take
charge in turns OF the provisioning.
Mr.. Mccormick, who superintends the
improvements going on, is very rapidly
completing them. The Agricultural Hall
is beng furnished within and provided
with shelving on sides fox fruits, ETC., and
large center table Sc feet long by Z in width
in the center for recepticle of fruits and
displays is one of the improvements. The
hall is 40xs0 feet and will contain fine dis
play of products.
The art hall is Skies feet in size and is ar
ranged to receive and display large guam
tity of choice works of art, the space being
nearly all taken.
Floral hall classified comprise the remain
ing buildings, each of which are to be CO.
piously furnished replete throughout.
Superintendent Derby has arranged that
all stock displays and the balloon ascension
shall be within the arena. A number of
fine trotters, PAGERS and runners have
arrived on the grounds to be augmented to-
day BY arrivals from the fair at III Dorado
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
MAGISTRATES COURT.

Lewis Bablcamp. charged with an assault
and battery on person. at the house known
as the Red Light, was up in court yesterday.
The assault was proven, as also was the bat
terry, and the court, in consideration of the
expensive head he put on the "feller," as
sessed fine of $40 and costs.
The State VS.. Matthias Hallenback was
case of forgery. Matthias did not choose to
stand an investigation, but waived ceremony
and the court held him in $500 bonds for
his appearance at the next term of court.
Failing TO give bonds he was committed.
The defendant WAS charged with affixing
forged names to fruit tree orders.
Yesterday the court tried the case
of Scott VS.. Brown. To-day the court
will try the case of Brown VS.. Scott. This
thing has been alternating for some time.
The case of Brown VS.. Scott one day and
Scott vs. Brown the next, with few other
cases sandwiched in. 1t first started with a
disturbance of the peace with Scott as de-
fendant; then the other horn of the dilema
came in as Brown defendant for the like
offense. After e1hausting the misdemesnor
side of the docke; in petty suits it took an
other turn TO the civil. A suit of Brown for
rent resulted in a suit of Scott for painting
and suit for painting brought on a suit of
ejectment followed by one to-day for fence
building. A goodly number of the local
bar have at one time and another figured as
on one side or the other;
all this time the un,iring devotion TO law of
the litigants manifest an energy worthy of a
better cause. There are two Sancho Pan
zss in the case who have stood by the cases
with remarkable fortitude. When the de-
fendsnt. Scots lawyer is examining a wit
ness. SCOTS Sancho is whispering profound |
suggestions into his ear; when Browns at |
,orney is examining a witness, why Browns |
Sancho has his suggestive ccuntensnce next
to the esr Of Browns attorney. So the cases
20 on increasing in interest and magnitude |
as they progress The cases will continue
f the attorneys of Wichita are not entirely |
worn out, certainly the clients
have so far shown no weakening
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
SHOE THIEF nAnssp.

Police Officer John Lewis very cleverly
nabbed thief in tie act Of stealing a pair
Of fine boots at the shoe store next to Al
drich & Browns store. last evening. The
fellow had stolen pair there not long be-
fore and the policeman says be sold them
somewhere between the fremont house and
the depot. Lewis was watching him but
while be went to consult with another Of
ficer he sold the boots, or at least disposed
of them some way and went on the search
of another pair. He hung around John
Braitch's store a while but could see moth
ing to suit him, he then went up Main street
followed by the cop. He sat down by the
samples outside, and the officer concealed
himself and awaited developments. When
be got chance he slipped pair of fne
calf boots under his coat and started off. He
was soon collared and is now in Jail. he
stoutly refused to give anv information as to
where he sold the other pair.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
MUGGS' LANDING.

There was fair attendance at the opera
house last night TO witness the presentation
of that highly humorous play, "Muggs'
Landing"
The plot is full ofthe most ludicrous po-
sitions and the acting throughout was true
to nature. Miss Francis Bishop, "Little
Mugs" is wonderfully talented little
actress and fine singer. Mr.. Alfred Nc
Dowe., as Asa Beck, the land agent,
kept the house in a roar throughout the
whole performance. In fact the entire CON-
pany acquitted Themselves creditably and
the entire cast was presented in manner
that won the appreciation Of the whole
house. 1t was one of the most successful
entertainments ever given in this city and
the house ought to have been jammed full
as it probably will be tonight.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
BEATEN AND ROBBED

The man who drives the Red Light bus,
and one of the female boarders Of that pop
ular establishment, were arrested yesterday
on complaint of young man who resides In
q town not fifty miles from Wichita, whose
name we withhold by request. The charge
was assault and battery and robbery, but the
young man having no witnesses he was un-
able to sustain the most serious part OF the
charge and a compromise was arranged oy
which his assailant pleaded guilty to assault
and battery and paid fine.
The victim of the outrage was seen by an
EAGLE reporter 10 whom he told the follow
ing story:
Il came here Wednesday morning and
went to drinking, and when l got feeling
pretty flip went over to the Red Light
There spent money freely among the girls,
paving 81 bottle for beer. After high
fiying around in this shape for some time
one OF The girls asked me if 1 wouldn't take
a rice. agreed and the hack was
brought around and We got in
lney OrONe lNc o"os ~
the river and there the man beat me and
they took SIS from me-"
The young man had a scar on his right
cheek and black eye as evidence of his
story.
This Red Light is becoming notorious
den and should be rooted out. A very reli-
able gentleman stated to this reporter yes
terdav that another man claimed 10 have
been victimized out of $50 there about
week ago, and hardly day that there is not
some depreciation reported from there Ihis
gentleman said that so notorious had be-
come this place that the bus drivers thought
it necessary to warn people whom they
brought there to beware Of the vixens Of the
establishment, who are ready to relieve
them of their valuables. To avoid this the
enterprising proprietor of the shop put on
bus himself especially for his own custom
ers.
Now it may be impossible to suppress
such houses altogether, but it appears to
large majority of the citizens of this city
who every day call on the reporter to ex'
pose the place, that they could be kept
within certain bounds.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
1T WAS BAD.

Look here, you EAGLE reporter" said
Commodore Woodman, as he grasped one
OF the EAGLE force by the collar yesterday
morning in front of ack's clothing store.
Look al this gutter and say wha; you
think Of a reform city administration :ha;
would allow such polluted. putrid pool as
that TO stand day after day on the main
stree. and sicken by its very looks. to say
nothing of It's smell, both citizen and
stranger"
The reporter said this is heslthy coun-
try and we can stand il YES. said the
commodore. Il; is healthy, for if il were no;
we would all be dead. Something ought
to be done to keep the cutters along Main
street and Douglas avenue clean for more
rsnsons than one. First, on account Of
health snd looks, and next, because horses
stand in this dirty water snd splash il on the
clothing Of passers-by.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
ATTEMPTED HIGHWAY ROBBERY

Night before last Rey. j. d. Woods was
attacked by two highwaymen and shot at
on Lawrence avenue, south of the Wichita
and Western railway. Mr.. Woods was
down in that portion ofthe city on parochial
business and WAS returning about 10 o'clock,
driving double team. When one block
south of the railroad two men jumped out
of the weeds and one followed, "Hay, Bill,
Charley, hold on. stop!'' Mr.. Woods was
not Bill nor Charley and didn't stop, but let
his team go full speed. One of the robbers
attempted to grab his ponies by the head
but failed Being foiled In their designs
they sent bullet after Mr.. Woods but
missed their aim.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The most complete Gents Furnish
ing Goods house west of Kansas City,
!. part of the new Clothing House
ofLuitrell Bros. who have lately open
ed in the new Zimmerly building, i22
Douglas Avenue. four doors cas- Of
Houck Bros. with a new and CON-
ple;e line of Underwear. Fancy Shirts.
Dress Shirts. Cardigan Jackets Gloves
Neckwear. Collsrs, Cuffs, Hosiery.
&c, and in at. everything pertain
ing to the trade. Also Hsts. Caps,
Clothing. &c. 60 aud see them and
ave money. Statesmen, W s Bales
John Nugeni, snd wm- Troupe
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
What's the use to wear old hats,


What's the use to wear old hats,
when the tables aud shelving are
groaning under great stacks Of choice
nobby styles at astonishingly low
prices. at the New Clothing House Of
Lu,trell Bros, l22 east Douglas Ave,
four doors east of Houck Bros hard
ware store. w. S. Bales, John Nu-
gent and Wm. Troupe, Statesmen.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The EAGLE acknowledges a call yesterday
from Drs. Mckee and Pstten who presented
a letter o. introduction of q highly fattering
character from Hon. Lewis Hanback,, men,
Der of congress from the northwest district.
These gentlemen design opening immediate
", in this city, dental establishment.
Their letters represent them as standing at
the head of the profession, backed by many
years of successful experience and practice.
The EAGLE welcomes them to big field
and to honorable competition with our other
dentists of und ubted eYpertness and sue
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

A special dispatch from Prat: Center IVES
received at this Office last evening which
said that at the county seat election held in
Pratt county, on Thursday, Pratt gained
the county seat by l21 msjority. No name
is signed to the dispatch, therefore If is not
nuhlished
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

FAIR WEEK, FAIR WEEK. Pro-
gramme Extraordinary. The first
grand attraction TO all visitors as well
a citizens, be the great display ofcus-
tom-made, perfect fitting suits tor
men and boys. at the New Clothing
House of LUTTRELL Bios, l22 Doug
las Avenue, four doors east of Houck
Bros hardware store.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The Imperial reinforced front and
back unlaundred shirt. is undroubted-
ly the best made, bes, fitting shirt IN
the market, and is made of the best
Wam.utta muslin, with a 4-ply 22OO
linen bosom and cuffs or bands.
Go and see them at the New Clothing
House of Luttrell Bros, 122 Douglas
Ave. W. 5. Bales, John Nugcnt, and
VIM. Troupe. statesmen.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Belle Plaine Resident: The Wichita EAGLE
has finally moved Kansas City. He's got
'er out in Scott county. Hurrah for the
EAGLE.
Kansas City is the new town in Scott
county which WAS not moved but is being
built The Missouri town at the kaws-
mouth, while it is known generally as Kan
.ss City, it is not so known to the laws OF
Missouri. Its proper name is "City OF
kapsas.r
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Mr.. Lombard, Of the great Lombard
Mortgage company, branch of which IS
located in this city OF the Nile, is noting the
marvellous changes which haye been
wought since his last visit Of but few
aka
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
We have this day so

We have this day sold our stock OF gro
ceries, fixtures and good will of our Wichita
house, at No. l07 Douglas avenue, TO
Dunkin & Brokaw who will continne
business, for whom we ask the same liberal
patronage.
Magill & Bliss pay all claims against the
house to date and collect all accounts.
dll56t-w29-lt. biAGILL & Bliss
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The place to buy Overcoats for men
and boys, is at the New Clothing
House of Luttrell Brothers. Why
For this reason: They have pur-
chased aud placed on their counters
all the latest styles and patterns, num-
bering several hundred, and are offer
ing special inducements to early pur-
chasers. Go and see them in new Zim-
merly building, 122 Douglas Avenue,
four doors east of Houck Bros hard
ware store. W. :. Bales. John Nu-
gent, and VIM. Troupe, statesmen.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The Democrats will hold their convention
In the court house to-day 20 put candidates
in the field for the various county Offices to
be filed at the fall election.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Mr.. John Windsor, who has been in the
Indian Territory rounding up bis stock,
came up on last evenings train.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The weather indicator got mixed up last
nigh: and little blow from the north,
changing 10 bsck action breeze from the
southwest eusrter got the weather vans
mixed to such an extent ;ha. il had to come
down for its bearings
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Joseph Askew was on the streets rester-
day shaking hands with friends, he having
returned from Denver, where he has spent
the summer
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Toler's big sale yesterday WAS a grand sue
cess. Between 5000 and $1,000 worth of
lots were sold and several other lots were
picked out after the sale.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Don't forget to secure seats for the most
comical and lsughable entertainment you
ever saw. Mugs Landing al the opera
house to-nigh. for the last time.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Judge o. II. Bentley returned yesterday.
from Chicago. where he has been visiting
some two weeks or more and having good
time generally.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The firm of Simon & Shafier, BARRIERS
Douglas avenue, has been dissolved, Mr..
Harry Shafier retiring. Mr.. Shaffer begs to
inform his customers that he can now be
found at Tony Bruhn's shop, Main street
J11r1t
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03
TELESCOPE EXHIBITION.

Prof P F. Fitch has an astronomical tele
scope on the streets having !enght of thir-
teen feet. with from 100 to 500 time power.
The exhibitions will continue bright nights
and as there are number Of new constela-
tions, the opportunity of viewing them
through this valuable instrument.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Rev Psisly, of Illinois, called with Mr..
Zsrah McClury yesterday, Rev. MIR. T. is =
Presbyterian divine and viii preach a, the
Clearwater church to-morrow.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Charley Kenyon has just completed his
new store house on the corner of Oak and
Chicago avenues.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The Santa Fs and the Frisco roads are
selling round excursion tickets TO 81 Louis
and return, good to Oct 18th, for SlS-S5.
Among the events of interest in that city
are the State fair, Exposition, Yelled PToph-
cts and Yelled procession.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Judge Jewett issued marriage license to
to Mr.. Walter l.. Hope and Miss Laura b.
Sike, ali of this county
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Harry Shafier has retired from the firm Of
Simon & Shaffer, BARRIERS, and will here
after be found running the first chair in
Tony Bruins shop on Main street.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

A dead horse has lays of the rail
road, on the west side of the river, which is
becoming quite loud in that vicinity.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

A large number of men wearing brass
buttons, badges and ribbons on their coats,
passed south on the Santa Fe Yesterday
morning, en- route home from the Topeka
ra,,niou
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Wichita has seven miles of street railway
and 1000 names in IFS directory.-Cherry-
vale Torch Globe.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

daily OF five column folio proportions which
is full of kinCman's great fair
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

City scales are being erected on Douglas
avenue opposite the Arkansas Valley Lum-
Der company's yards.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

DIED-About 1890 o'clock this morning,
the 3rd inst, at the residence of j. r. Mead,
Mrs. Madison, wife of Wm. Madison, of
tb;x city
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

A whole string of emigrant wagons
wound their way through the streets enroute
to the wild, wild west.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

The new Zimmerly building is at
tracing much attention, internally
as well as externally, as it j. filled
with "a fine a collection of Clothing,
Gents Furnishing Goods and Hats, as
ever offered TO the people of Wichita.
The Messrs Luttrcll Bros. assisted
by W. 5. Bales, John Nugent and VIM.
Troupe will take pleasure in showing
you through the stock.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

Rizer & Humphrey have the contract for
putting an asphsltum roof on the Furley &
Roth building.
Wichita daily eagle., 1885-10-03

A number of the proprietors of New
Kansas City started for Scott county to-day.