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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
A FULL EXPLANATION.

WICHITA, August %, 1885.
To the Editor OF the Eagle.
To answer mahy inquiries once for
all, beg to say that knowing that
only by harmonious action can Sedg-
wick county and Wichita secure the
requisite railway facilities, and finding
propositions already submitted asking
aid over the Identical line adopted by
the Golden Belt and Gulf Railway
company for its entrance INTO this
county and city-a line adopted by
our company when the territory to be
traversed was entirely open-I am
authorized to say that the Golden
Belt and Gulf Railway company, not
having completed arrangements fer
the capital to build its line, will in no
manner embarrass the action of any
party ready to furnish the needed
outlet to the north and east. as set
forth in the pending proposition. but
rclinquishes so much of the territory
north of Wichita as is covered alike
by the charters of both companies to
the unquestiOned occupancy OF the
Omaha, Abilene and Wichita Railway
company, the submission of its propO-
sitiOn being a sufficient guarantee
that such company has been succe SIS
full in completing arrangements for
the capital required to construct the
needed Chicago outlet for the products
of our county.
In this connection permit me to say
that should pending negotiations for
capital be brought to successful con-
clusion, as now appears highly prob
able, a new railway, first-class in every
particular, will be constructed to this
country on such line as our eastern
friends shall select, such selecting be-
ing based upon the relative productive
ness of the country traversed and
present freedom from complications
with other projected lines. When
such line shall have been definitely Sc
lected and the capital necessary for
its construction provided beyond ques-
ton, we shall be prepared to submit
propositions, the fact of which sub
missions shall be an absolute assur-
ance that the company have secured
the means 10 build its entire line.
Until all needed capital shall have
been provided, no action looking TO
the submission of propositions on any
line will be taken by our party, and
none whatever that can in any man
ner jeOpardize the interests of Wich-
tia in the line to Omaha now under
consideration. Yours Truly,
&. WOOD DAVIS.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

the future we may be able to surpass
even the marvellous progress that has
crowned our rapid development, in
both city and country. The world
moves and so do all the forces that sur
round us-improvement succeeds i'm
proyement, the slow plodding of halt
a century ago is a matter of the histo-
~ of the past. This in an age of pro-
grcss IN every department of life-the
mechanic, the artisan, the statesman
and the philosopher, are all seeking
new inventions and new fields of re-
search for the improvement of man
kind. Why should agricultural inter
ests be neglected.! They lie at the
foundation of the success and financial
resources of our country Therefore
1t is the duty Of every citizen of Sedg-
wick county to come to the front with
exhibits, and also TO take at least one
share of stock. 1t is an investment
that will add largely to encourage the
efforts of the society that has for its
aim and object the improvent in agri-
cultural pursuits. ID. A. MITCHELL.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

Speaking Of murder. ! remember going
to see a poor wretch executed no; very
long ago. Some kind hearted fellow gave
him a very good cigar. which the naa lie
with evident relish, well knowing that be
would never live d smoke it out His time
was up before the cigar was half consumed
ami il had 70 he Ia d asi ie for the black cap.
and in a minute or 50 the tragedy was over.
watched the remaining half Of that cigar
With an indescribabls fascination. Pre- :
entity some baking brute who hal assi-tsi
AZ tas execution came al0ax. He picked
it up, gave one or two strong pulls-lt was
still alight-cast SHE glance at the on-fse
dangling at the end Of The rope ami wen;
away intensely delighted at having fo1nd
50 good n smoke
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
OUR FAIR.

To the Editor of the Eagle.
The Arkansas Valley Agricultural
society is making large preparations
for the fair that opens on October 9Th.
The new hall for agricultural products
is completed in a permanent and sub
stantial manner. and the track has been
thoroughly oyerhauled and leveled,
and the sandy and Objectionable part
on the north side has been replaced
with clay, SO that the track will COM
pare favorably with the best in Kan
sas. The lively interest already man
ifestcd by persous from abroad. who
expect TO be exhibitors of fine stock,
gives us the assurance that the fair
this year will far surpass the grand
display of last year. The Santa Fe
railroad has agreed TO carry visitors TO
and from the fair over its lines for one
and one third fare for the round trip,
for a distance of fifty miles from
Wichita. and the board Is negotiating
with the other roads for special
rates. The Frisco road gives
especial rates, same as the Santa
Fe, as far east as Neodesha.
Another new feature this year will be
added 10 the attractions We will
have a balloon ascension each day of
the last three dsys of the fair. Letters
of inquiry and applications are pour
ing in by every mail in reference 10
privileges and exhibits. Kentucky,
Indiana, Iowa and Missouri will be
represented with fine stock and other
exhibits. The exhibition this year
will afford one of the finest opportuni-
ties for Sedgwick county display that
has ever been presented to her citi-
zens. We have the ability 10 make it
grand beyond all previous efforts.
Shall we do it? We can, if with one
united effort we come 10 the front
with our products. With such an OPP
portunity before us, and the ability
VIC possess, we can achieve grand
result that will be permanent good
to our beautiful and lux
uriant farms: and by COM
ing in contact with other compet-
itors with their improvements, we
may acquire new impulses, so that in
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

1t looks as if the president was more
anxious TO write scathing letter than
to correct his admitted blunders. That
Cincinnati Judge and the rest o. them
seem to held on while the arbiter OF
their fortunes fights mosquitoes and
slaps flies away out on some backwoods
lake. The civil service fails TO hold in
Office Republicans however competent
and deserving, We; at the same time
hedges about Aquilla Jones and that
stripe of partisans.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
Sarah Was Firm.


There was a welding tour in this direction
the other day, and the happy couple were
accompanied by three other. 1t was a
sweet spectacle To see the four pairs prone
nading up jefferson avenue with hands
claspei and a taffy-liks smile spread over
every face. and hundreds of pedestrians
stopped e gazs and admire Tbs porter OF
. wholesale hous, wasn't quite satisfied with
what he could sse, bu. stopped tho last
couple and inquired
as il a case OF love''
~You bet!' replied the youag man
Are they extremely happy"
Jest abiding over sir.
sWhy don't you AMI this gal follow suitl7
srm perfectly wilIin', but Sarah goes back
on me. I've asked her over twenty times 70
have me, but it's no GO
Never. Never. She firmly said as she
rolled her cui OF gum To the other side for a
moment. "Whel a man takes ME TO this
circus and crawls under the canvas to save
expenses. and then can't see the man with
the lemonade nor the 10y with the peanuts,
l wouldn't hitch % him If l hal to go out
and set a bear trap TO catch IartEsr,'
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

A letter from Bsrnum has bssn pub.ishet
recently in an Engiisa newspaper, "a Which
he says thai twenty year. ago. wbsa hs
began the management % his xavs!iag
show with 500 Iersans, it vas rnasis conit
lion that they should t. di>chSrgcj AMI Tor
Eel; Is II they were Dst t0-ai ahsta.ners from
styouS drink d1r.7g tas sssSoa n s-ven
rnontax Nearly every one c0npassd, and
q; tie end Of that time b> osersi % iuvs-s
their saving. and zaaraEsss ts-ua he p<lacs-
pal with interest st PER cent II they uoeh
still cnoisnue 70 abstain Over 80 ac,epsst
the offer. AMI mos; Of tasm to-day havs
several ths,I AMI dollars sassiy invested
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

1t is now pretty definitely ascertain
ed that at least fifty of Cleveland's
amendments will have to be re-
voked. having been too hastily made.
Yet while he is off fishing his under
strappers are averaging upwards of a
hundred appointments per day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

The emphatic declaration of Gov
Hoadlv that he has neither part nor
lot in prohibition ought to craw the
Prohibitiouist vote away from the
Democrats as much as away from the
Rnnuhlicans
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23


Chicago Tribune
The latest drink is iced soup You know
that in winter time we had beef tea, steak
tea, and other hot drinks; but iced soup, or
bouillon, is having great run, and | be-
lieve that it Ia, come to stay The lemon
ade trade has fallen off greatly since tn,
advent of the soup. Men who are accus-
toned to cocktails, mint julepS, etc, take t.
the iced soup like a duck TO water
sWhen was the new drink brought outF
about a week ago a well-known doctor
came to the prorrietors. and said that he
had a scheme that would take. The bosses
laughed at him. Finally he induced them
to put their names down for a gallon. AM il
was brought into the place in brown jug.
Keep in a cool place AM shake well before
taking were the instructions On carl
That was n kind o chestnut: but | was
told to pat the jug on ice, and did
so. Then gayly-lecorated cards were
hung up IN the place, and bye and-bye we
had a call FOR glass Of bouilion poured
cut glass full. and. after seasoning it with
salt and pepper, handed it to the GU toner.
1t seemed to have touched the right spot,
for he said that it was the best drink he hal
taken in years
How many brands are therer
Nv ell. you can get tomato, vegetable. OK
tail, pea, and harley, and the doctor says
that il tae thing is a success he'll introiucs
turtle"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
SUNDAY MORNING AUGUST %.

Nasty voices the sentiment of the
true-blue Democracy when he writes:
"Wood that we had reversed the Tx
kit and made Hendrix president and
Cleveland vice.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
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STONE SAW IlILL


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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

I longer In suspense anu Percy draw. a let.
her from his pocket and hands it to NJ.
Linton -Will that be OF any service to you.
do you think!'
Mr.. Linton gla1ces 1t il for a moment
HGooc heavens! The letter / have been
searching for all this time; now I've got 'em.
must win nows nothing can prevent il
TIE games in my own hands: this i grand
But, my dear Fletcher, how came this let
ter in Your possession and what was the
reason OF your keeping IT concealed for SO
IoagF
-Mabel here viii b allie to answer your
nrs. question, / think, II yoc will show her
the letter, and as to the second was un-
aware that / had it until last evening" Lo1k
at il, Mabel. and tell Us what you know
about it, handing her the letter which he
takes from Mr. Linton, at the same time
turning it over so that she mAy see her own
handwriting. She starts and her checks are
the color Of poppies in an instant -Oh,
Percy" she gasps, Il hadn't notion Of this
How could have been so stupid. But re-
member l was in papas study when packed
the things up, and in great hurry for fear
he should come back, ani l seized the first
bit OF paper l could lay my hanls on. and
suppose l took this by mistake
We'll. dear, il will be a lesson to you in
future not 70 return the presents l give
YOU says Percy, laughingly.
-Why, child, what is the meaning of all
thisf What have you been doingi,
.Papa. must confess; | have been the
culprit all along When l sent back Percy's
presents put little note in OF my own
besides the one you made me write: and
stole piece Of paper from your desk to
write it on, AMI think mus. have taken
this letter by mistake; am very sorrow-
you little baggage, and so have got to
thank you for all my anxiety and worry;
well, shan't lie angry since it has all come
right in the end. But am inclined to feel
very grateful TO Fletcher for offering TO re-
lieve me of such dangerous party before
you do me any worss mischief But come
into the house now, and we'll drink confu-
sion to old Boyer's executors
Time has hurried on since that morning
when We saw the trio in the garden at Har-
row. Old Linton did win his case, and the
other evening. when | was dining with
Percy, observed that his wife was wearing
locket Of a very peculiar pattern
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
vita Customary Yr..t.e..

1Ha't aocsrst faz iS- snail ss,~zdancs
a church Sundays remarked P.sson Joss~
.,Seitser caa L. rey,s~i FoSx vita hIs CHS
tsrraTy .rznsss--. = ~rn1 a feu s1a1ays
ayo and eaeisn,t $40 aayteinS e sstracs
~. xr..g s.,-adxnne sss skef0
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

n~y h.d hst LIE party Il xo-s:1 .s
tie sc1e. All ks rezsrksd 90 ks vie 10
b~ sas S-.tinS r->dy for t~i Eat b sa:-
.sraa hi.-s.sf tss- - lad s-se. .zs ra-- os
hoSs n r..zs- q b-fltsn. 1sszs- 4 czu
o1ly recall oS- tr1llis=: nc-goa x yszrs.-
he -aA Wat as ,sasr -LsE;.1- -
Sx.s
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23
Captured by the Walters.


The other day at High Bridge gentle
man, with his wife and little boy, left q
table in one Of the beer pavilions and started
for the door, leaving MS cane behind him
Six walters SEIZED it and bore it to him in
body.
First (enthusiasticaliy,-Y You forgo. your
cane, sirl
Second (triumphsntlyl- forgot your
cane, sir!
Third lcontiientiallyl- forgot your
cane, sir!
Fourth artle'sly)-Yor forgot your
zane, sir!
Fifth hopefullyl-You forgot your
care. sir!
Sixth (self-assertivelyl-You forgot your
cane. sirl
Tbs unhappy man tooS the cans regret
fully. handed each waiter a quarter, AMI re-
joined his wife timidly.
Wife Ghreateninglyl-How much did you
pay themi
Gentleman Hespairinglyl-Do and =
half.
Wife tiisgusteily And the cane cost.
Gentleman lyloomiiy)-Fifteen cents d.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

Bstos Bsa-s,- W5sa 9 =sss S-.s tlzA: -
uss-xy - has = .Ase tae cs-a-ss3zsea
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

How shall l manage TO catch her alonei
Tie old fellow won't let NE enter the house
if be knows anything about il, that, certain
Let me SEE and Percy remains in deep
thought until the tram runs under tie
bridge AMI comes II A stlEslstin opposite the
platform q: Nlrrow HI .aini Is evidently
made up nox-.hsre Is no hesitation or doubt
visible IN his facs So h strides away toward
the Hill al the foot Of which lies the Lintous'
abode. Rut BEFORE be strives there be leaves
the road AMI cianbe-s ever a gate into a
grass fell This he crosses. and, jumping
the boundary hedge. ends himself in another
field that rsins az tie hack NJ the villa gar
den Keeping as Eai.ch oGt % sight a, pos
sible, he gains the high garden paiia-s In
places tie weather has Earpei and f.ist-i
the oaksn strips Somewhat. Saving inter
stices throrsh which h. csn watch all th.t
is going OF On the other s.Ge without beta;
sen hisassf He Is no; ! NJ % wait
Asb.. Is waIkiae up snl iJwa ths garien
reaiins box, All ke aJ.zcss al alteration
in her since b. saw Ler las; az her aazt's
dsncs- The merry. laughing u-k: in her
eyes has dis2pqszrei and cars-worn,
weary cxprsssioa has tassa its ylzce Tae
Asht-kssrtSi girl seems - haze t@sa merged
in the thoGghrfal ard Earass-i vo1.aa-
B1. she has turned down the ssis path ROW
ami Easss pas within few fsss Il him
His heart b-ats al he can aim 5: hsar l.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

Six moa;as have passed sincs we saw Percy
Fletcher last And We are once again il his
chambers The long vacation is j-st over.
and work has commenced again IL IS even
ing ami the curtains are drawn. a lighted
lamp is on the table. AMI e bright fire in the
crate. Percy IS sitting where We first saw
him. ami. j, we may judge by his appsa-anoe.
the las. few months have not bsen the hap
piest OF his life. Tbs lines roaDi hts mouth
have deepeaei, and one or t~o Crows feet
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-08-23

have lost | should look upon you as the dear
est friend" ami then. As II remembering
who he Is addressing. his face assumes its
former angry look. as he bursts forth afresh:
( -Bui this all nonsense. 1 know you well
enough Its a mere excuse 70 remain in this
garden. But sir, understand, once for all,
l wOa't have 1t So clear out at once
And. Mabel, you come with me. / am sur
prised and excessively annoyed 70 find you
talking to this-this gentleman
STAY a moment. Mr. Linton, IL you
please. ami let Us come &c an understanding.
/ give you nv word Of honor that can be
Of material service 20 you in tins matter.
But snail require of you sumo reward Are
you prepared To give it, Yes or nor
The little man now begins 70 see from
Percy's manner that II is not joke. and
that he is IN sober earnest
We'll, sir. if you can prove your words
you viii no; find me uaSrasefol ! think
How much shall you reGuireF
NO; one farthing Of no-ey. only the hand
Of your da1ghter.-
This calm reqDss: once nors upset tie
sGgEnifaify Of Mr.. Linton, and be Is Just
aboaI 70 brsak out again when Percy SIPS
him with. Gently. sir, gently remember
We ars talking business nov. Do you agree
TO my terms, Otherwise re need not PRO
long this Interview
Mr.. LiEtna seems unwilling 10 allow the
business 20 end thus, and yet . hardly Pre-
pared 20 oapitaiats 50 uncoaii.inaAiiy.
Well ssr you ss,e in this matter I An no,
the chief psrSon corcsrnsd. my aaagh:er's
happiness s involved
If Tia, Is your only obj~csioa think you
may make your mind easy. What do yea
say. Ezbel' VIII yo1 allow your kAei 20
BE the price Of The inforsnation I posse~r
Msbei's answer 5 cieariy IN the s<srna-
tive, for ste rises a. oncr and places both
Ter hanis n Psrrr's without saying a VOID
You Sc. sir. Have yoa ary further Oh
lection - aASeI7
Nc. ~ daughter Is wiling 20 r1aSe .
acriAce 70. Der father sake sAA1 nos so<-
tsd her J lad cta-r pans so< Der future
bar they seel likely 20 al tArocSh, &C
have aothnS further 70 ny exspe tina: tAs
so1a-- yos eniiShtea me "a tsis nys:sr:o9s
matter ;hs letter shall be plsAssi-
Quite %. ny dear ssr, WI keep r0a 10
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Providence, r. l., will celebrate its
respectable antiquity of $50 years next
summer. The middle of June has been
fixed upon as the date for the celebra-
ton, although it is generally supposed
that Roger Williams founded the town
of Providence on the Goth of May,
1886. The point is a little uncertain,
however, and the residents of the place
are therefore enabled to select time
when the observances will be sure to
pass off brilliantly.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The State Board of Assessors, on
Monday, listened to argument and tes-
timony in favor of the Pennsylvania
Railway Company's appeal from the
assessment made this year upon its
franchise and property. Senator Sew
ell conducted the argument and exam
ination, holding that the increased as
sessment over last year is unjustified
and illegal. The testimony of officers
of the road showed that the assessors
had fixed value of $500 on a tank
which, as q matter of fact, had fallen
into disuse years ago. This was cited
as an example of the Boards loose
methods of valuation. The appeal of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and West
ern Railway, whose tax was also in
creased, was heard Tue sday.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

Thegreatest consolation to one grow
ing old, is the improved surroundings
which come with age, experience and
wisdom.
We are reminded of this fact by the
appearance of the new Seed Annual of
ID. NJ. Ferry & Co., the celebrated
seedsmen of Detroit, Mich (They en-
joy the enviable reputation of being
the widest and best known firm in any
business in the United States. Mil
lions of people, gardening both for
profit and for pleasure, have found
ever-increasing satisfaction and delight
in using their seeds.
Every one desiring seeds of the high
est type and best quality, should Sc
cure their Annual. 1t is sent free on
application.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

1t is surrounded by an improving farm
ing country, and has quite large
membership. If the people there do
not forget or lose their first love and
become proud, they may become a
great power for good, for the power
and glory of a Christian Church is it's
simplicity. In 1880 l moved away
from Centre Grove, where | had lived
more than three-fourths of my days,
but l have not forgotten the land of
my fathers.
The church at Centre Grove should
be held in grateful remembrance as an
old land mark of early Methodism in
Cumberland County. 1t seems won
derful to me when look back seventy
five years and see what the Master of
assemblies was doing then for his little
flock in the wilderness. Taking a
broad view of the whole field from first
to last, there is great cause to praise
God from whom all blessings flow.
Yours, ABRAHAM HoGBIN,
Born Feb. 18th, 1907.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

In the Supreme Court Justice Magic
has rendered a decision that will upset
the prevailing opinion as to the SOW
ereign power of a Sheriff's sale. By
this decision Matthias V. d. Cruiser
succeeds to an estate, and is entitled to
one eighth of a farm of 200 acres at
Blawenburg, which was sold away from
his father in 1889, under Sheriff's sale,
fortysiX years ago, The father of the
complainant inherited the farm in 1885,
from his own father, under the follow
ing clause in his will: II give and de-
wise unto my son Matthias Van Dyke
Cruiser, his heirs and assigns by his
present wife Sally Ann, forever, the
farm etc. The father died last Feb
ruary, and the son brought suit with
the above result. 1t is said that the
case will be carried to the Court of
Errors.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1885-12-31

The employees of both the glass works
at Ithaca, New York, quilted work
Monday at the end of the blowing, be
cause of a misunderstanding between
the Glass Blowers Association and the
manufacturers relative to rates One
hundred and fifty men are deprived of
work. The glass blowers at Cleveland,
Oswego county, n. Y, also struck
Monday. The Buckeye Glass Works
at Martins Ferry, Ohio, which have
been idle since the Summer on account
of a strike, are about to resume, a
compromise on the wages question
having been agreed upon. The works
will start with larger force than they
have had for six years. 1t is expected
that the Labelle Flint Glass Works at
Bridgeport Ohio, will resume soon.