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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-30
THEW CITY IN KANSAS

The Fort Scott Monitor objects to The
table published in the EAGLE setting out
The relative wealth OF The larger cities Of the
state and declares the showing wholly
unreliable The Monitor should 90 slow
The table was made up from the sworn re-
turns as made la the state board of cqualiLG-
ton and is no doubt correct, except in This,
tllal is misleading IS 10 Wichita which is
put down third when il is undoubtedly The
wealthest city in Kansas. The EAGLE
might as well acknowledge the corn now
as NJ any time The assessed value. taken
on the basis of the assessment Of other cities.
was about scyrn milliun dollars. or more
chan that Of any other city ourauihorij;c,
simply reduced the figures to the lowest
notch permissible under The law rs for
Wichi'a's population, there is no use, no
point. no ,cusc. in other cities coyoling over
the returns made. They were correct SO
far as il was possible to make them SO hu;
the twenty thousand and odd names return
c / did not cover thc actual people living
here by more than thousand. That was
this spring AMI the work consumed q
months time If the census could have
been thoroughly taken and in single day
Wichita would have shown up from one TO
three thousand more.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-30

Situated
eight lots containing
Is fine the Hill OF the
Vacant Lots Of
give bargains
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-30
BUSINESS = PROPERTY.

We have three lots on Water street
We have twenty-five lots on Main street.
We have several on Market street.
We have twelve lots on Lawrence avenue
We have six lots on Topeka avenue.
We have six lots on EmpOria avenue and
nue.. These are all close to Douglas avenue. al
gain in Business Lots do not fail to see me an
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
What Rlnkaly Hall SAYS.

OF all the silly, weak, namby-pamby, weari-
some and obnoxious beings on earth, com
mend me to the wearer of the chestnut bell
The town has gone daft with it. Everywhere
a radiant ass, with open mouth ana eager
eve. stands guard with his little bell to inter
,Tnt and annoy men who do not descend to
his level of taciturn imhecility. In the the
atre, as well as on tue street-eyerywhere' III
fact-one hears the tinkle Of the bell, and on-
serves the face of the fool grow luminous
with delight as his insoence cuts shor1
good story or brings clever taiKer 10 al
abashed and irritated stop.
To one who has been away from New
York and returns to encounter the puerlle
imbecility of this latest craze at the full tlde
the effect is enervating and moroSe since
nv return have known solemn Doors, whC
can neither talk, think nor sing, bring famous
comedians to a standstill by their little bells
and then roar loudly at their own exhibition
| of ill.bred and cownish impertinence; have
seen a timid but capable soubrette assailed by
the turbulent tinliling of currish idiocy untl
she became speeches. from stage fright
while the grinning apes in the orchestra
chairs sent up peals of laughter at her dlscom
fture. 1t is the triumph Of shallow-brainec
insolence over good breeding and decency
The fool is abroad--the yawplng, NOISY
tedious feeble and offensive fool-and hi
wears the chestnut bell.-Blakely hali Ill oi'l
Francisco Argonaut
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
A Powerful Plaster.

"Have you ssterl" asked the settling clerk
ON the board of trade. "Nol Then you don't
know how dangerous it is to incur her dis
pleasure. Ipromised to take my sister and
friend of hers to the theatre one evening and
then forgot all about it, Well, she and her
friend put up a job on me to get even. They
made a great strong mustard plaster and put
it in the pocket of my night robe l remem-
her had terrible dream that night.
dreamed was dead Then woke up and l
was sure was dead. l could feel the fire
burning my heart right out, and every now
and then would get Whit of that mustard
and it made a first class substitute for brim-
stone and sulphur. l tell you l suffered
agonies."
"Well, it must have been strong plaster, v
said.
"Strong" he calculated. "Look here Now,
/ don't expect you to believe me; but, with
out exaggeration, that plaster was SO strong
that it drew my spinal column right plumb
up against my breast bone, and when the
plaster was removed the spine few back into
position with snap that Jared the whole
house."
give this story to the reader for what 1t Ii
worth. will not give it as who my UNI
qualified Endorsement, for there are portions
of it that find extremely difficult to believe
The Rambler.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
Irving to Weak Humanity.

A Young man, against whom his younger
wife had lust been granted decree Of divorce
without contest, explained to me the Other
dov the cause of his separation after year
of domestic infelicity.
eve went abroad on our wedding trip ne
said. sand my wife was seasick from the time
the steamer left tie NarrowS until She en-
tered the Mersey. / really loved her il
health, but my love was not proof against
s,,ch n nauseating experience. | really be
Iieve that the practice of making bridal voy
aces leads to more conjugal estransement
and subsequent divorces than any other single
cause. not excepting rum. Take my advice
and don't submit the bride you love to thu
ordeal Of life on the ocean wave."-NeV
York Letter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
Manuscript and Magazines.

Mr.. Ivan Moran sold a story four or hVe
wears ago to Mr.. Bunce, then the editor OF
Appletons Journal, for $50. That journal
ceased to exist before VANS story saw day
light in its columns, and Mr.. Bunee returned
il to the author. When the Manhattan
started, its editor, Mr.. Forman, gave Mr.
Moran $50 for it. That magazine Went the
way of all weaklings before they had time to
rive the world Mr. Morans story. Last week
Mr.. Moran sold that story once more, and
received $50 for it, The story would fill
three columns of daily paper and Mr..
Moran has received $1S5 for it already But
Mr. Moran isn't always as fortunate as that
Last week he received this from Frank Leslies
publishing house; "My dear Moran; Please find
poem inclosed, Its merits are fully appreci
bted, but the unfortunate fact remains that
about 500 worth cost price, of course; Tho
intrinsic value is much greater) OF YOU
poems are still awaiting publication with us
Yours, very truly, Benz. 6. mith'"-NeV
York Graphic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
,rod;eslsa to Young Mrs. Blaine.

This extract from Nine. Modjeslas letter
to the young Mrs. Blaine contains the wis
dom of experiences: II shall miss you, of
course, but it is far better for you that you are
not going on the stage after all Our life is
not all strewn with roses, and the existence
of a young, beautiful girl in our profession is
something very sad, believe me. You were
born to shine-but not on the stage; you will
shine in society and be the pride of your hus-
band and yours, and when you are old you
will have a circle Of devoted friends around
which will make your life sweet and easy
An actress is only appreciated at the time Of
her glory; when she has given to the world
all that was best in her she is like an empty
bottle-no ono cares for her any more. -Ex-
change.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11

ot en- recKoneG aK1n.r TINY Las answer
ed the Judge, 1but hog is never bacon till it
is hung, and therefore, until you are hung,
you can be no relative of mine.
George !, while on journey to Hanover,
stopped at village inn in Holland and while
the horses were getting ready ordered two OF
three eggs to be brought to him, for which
the host charged him 200 forms. "How is
this." said the king; legs must be very
scarce at this place to bring 100 florns apiece"
"Pcrdon me, your majesty" said the host;
eggs are plenty enough, but kings are
scarce" The king smiled at the fellows wit
and ordered the bill to be paid,
Lori Norbury, the Irish judge, was once
dining at table, and corned beef forming
one OF the dishes he was asked if he would
have slice. II would try ii" he said, ''if it
were hung" Curran, who was present, re-
Piled: IF you were to try it, judge, it would
BE- sure to be hung."-New York Mail and
| EynrpSS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
ohieetine to the Expense.

It is really disgraceful that taxpayers
should be asked to defray the cost of all royal
passages across the channel. Every time the
Prince of Wales crosses to Calais or Boulogne
the public have to pay 940, and even the
travelling expenses of the Grand Duke Of Hess
and the Grand Duchess Of Mecklenburg-
Strelitz and other members of the family are
borne by the country All these people re-
ceive large allowances, out OF which they
ought to be made to defray such expenses IN
stead of cadging on the taxpayers in this
scandalous fashion, especially as the whole of
these passages are mere pleasure trips. II
the ordinary steamers are not good enough
for the royalties, let them hire special boats at
their own expense, as they can well afford to
do. thanks to the exuberant Gberality OF
parliament.-London Truth
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
GEN. GRANT IN SOCIETY.
Mrs. Grants Tact and Influence at tho
white House--A Wife's Instinct.

Mrs. Grants Tact and Influence at tho
white House--A Wife's Instinct
Gen Grant always desired TO conform to
the requirements of whatever place he wac
called upon to fill, and was quite willing to
perform his social duties. ! accompanied
Mrs. Grant when she made her first visit to
the White House, over which she was after
ward to preside, and Gen. Grant was greatly
pleased TO have the visit paid. 1t was an
afternoon reception Of Mrs Lincoln's, and
Lincoln himself was present. The president
had never met Mrs GranS before and at first
did not catch her name, and was allowing
her TO pass with the customary bow that
every one receives but | repeated, Mrs.
Gen. Grant, Mr. President" and the tail,
ungainly man looked down upon his visitor
with infinite kindness beaming from his ugly,
historic face: then placed both his hands on
Mrs. Grants and welcomed her more than
warmly. lie asked about the general, and
himself presented her to Mrs. Lincoln The
mistress Of the White House was also grac-
ious; she invited Mrs. Grant to visit the con-
servatories and desired me 10 show them 10
the lady who was destined herself to dispense
the courteses of the nation III the same execu-
tive chamber go.
On our way out several great political
women seemed inclined to patronize the west
ern generals wife: not, Of course, extensively,
but still they acted as they would hardly
have behaved among or toward themselves.
But Mrs Grant at once detected the assump-
ton of superiority in their courtesies, and as
serted herself delicately and skillfully. When
they y snted 70 introdncf zinc lDlies to her IN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
0nlo Bilps Title.

al earned the title of Buffalo Bill by killing
buffaloes on the plains, The Kansas racine
railroad was being built through the heart OF
the buffalo country in 1867. Some l,5Oo
hands were employed at that end OF the
route. The Indians were constantly on the
war path, and fresh meat WIS difficult TO oo-
tain. Hunters were engaged to kill buifaloes
for the firm who had the contract for board
inc tbe EMPLOYEES of the road. l had some
little reputation as good shot, and especially
at live cattle, so l was engaged at salary Oh
$500 per month to kill buffaloes. Twelve OF
these huge animals were required each day
Nothing but the hams and humps were eaten
knew the work would be very dangerous,
because the Indians were riding all over the
country, indulging in their favorite sport OF
killing a white man when they caught one
alone on the prairie. But agreed to furnish
the meat Indians or no Indians. Knew
would often be five or ten miles from the
road and was liable to attack by the redskins.
Nv success as a meat provider was so great
the road hands began to call me Buffalo Blii
and fine name has remained with me. Many
stirring adventures occurred to me during tn'
seventeen months hunted buffaloes for the
Kansas Pacific road killed 1850 buitaloes
besides some Indians.-New York Mall ane
| Express.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
WEALTH OF THE PRESIDENTS.
washington'a Observation-Disclosures Losses
Lincoln's Estate-Gen. Grants salary.

Washington'a Riches--JefTorson's Losses.
Lincoln's Estate-Gen. Grants salary.
OF the earlier presidents Washington was
the wealtbiest. When he died his estate at
moderate valuation was worth S300,0O0.
Adams was poor man, but independent IN
his last years, thanks to the good manage
ment of his wife. Jefferson was wealthy
when he became president, but lost his prop
trty and died inSolvent. His home was sold.
and his daughter was saved from want by the
generosity of South Carolina, which gave her
$4,000. Congress bought his library, and
with the proceeds his debts were paid. All of
his descendants are poor. Madison left a
handsome property, and was wealthy when
president. Congress bought his manuscript
papers, paying $50, 900 for them. Mrs Madi-
sons son, Payne Todd, squandered her prop
erty, and in "a few years after her husbands
death she was poor. His estate was valued at
$3.50, 900 in 1916.
James Monroe died insolvent He sold his
| Virginia estate after the death of his wlfe,
and died in New York.
John Quincy Adams left $4,000. Tissue
cessor, Andrew Jackson, was rich man Tor
his day. The Hermitage. which he left TO
his adopted son, is now the property OF the
state, Martin Van Buren, left fine estate
valued at 100000.
James K. Polk left about half this amount
and, as he had no children to make use OF 1t
his widow has enjoyed it since his death
John Tyler was not rich man, though III
owned fine farm in Virginia anda number
of slaves. He had large family and was 81
long in public life that be Went to the Wmt'
House poor What he saved III Office en-
abled him to live in comfort afterward. III
second wife had means, and their eight chil
iren were well educated.
Mr.. Fillmore, bya second marriage, becam
a wealthy man. :,
Franklin Pierce left no child to inherit hi
property, which was valued at S5O,OOO
President Buchanan was worth S25O,OOC
which he gave to his nephews and nieces.
Abraham Lincoln's estate was valued q
900.
) Andrew johnson had S150,000 when lie lei
the White House. A part OF this amour
was lost by the failure of the Freedman
bank.
President Grant never had money until L
1 became lieutenant general. His salary an
l the generous gifts of his friends made nm
7 millionaire. All of his property was lost
, the Grant Ward failure. His wife is IND
r pendent again through the sale of his book
Hayes is very wealthy. .,
Q The gifts to Mrs Garfield made her ric
g Her husband left small property, worth III
S more than $4,000.
!. Ex-President Arthur is worth abo'
Il 100000. 4
e Cleveland has about the same amount
: New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
nndlnnce of the ministers.

There was meeting of the preachers Of
Lynchburg, Va, and when it was breaking
up DR.. John Harmon could not find his hat
Turning to the Rev. r. r. AGREE, he said;
zone of your Baptists has my hat"
"Then," said Brother AGREE, "your hat ha'
II ore brains in it than ever before"
A few days after that DR.. Harmon wa
passing by Brother AGREES yard gate, AND
when urged to come in, he said:
II am on my way to preach"
"You can't preach" replied Brother Acree
$50 felt for long time" replied Dr. Han
non; "but since hearing you the other day
have changed my mind, "-Richmond Ike
ligious Herald,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
E,oIish VS.. American Iron Work.


There is no sentiment in business we
should prefer to do business with you, but
Won must not ask us to take badly finished,
old fashioned goods, which, no matter now
well they satisfied our fathers, will not do for
rs Would you be surprised to hear that no
carpenter in New Zealand will use from choice
an English hammer, saw, brace or euger DltF
No buggy builder will use English coach
bolts or tire bolts if American ones can be
had even ct 10 per cent. more money than
the English because he can PICK up Cle
Yankee bolt and apply it Immediately to his
work, and with its nice square cut thread
there is less chance Of nuts coming loose
What is the case with the English bolt' lie
will look gross over and find every nut
CANNED" so hard on the bolt that 1t Will
have to be taken to the wise and oiled ana
eased This takes time, and as time is money
he can't be blamed for preferring the Yankee
orticle.-New Zealand Cor. London IRON
mOngerS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
A ,,erIcaplots at Delmonico's.

1 really saw two Of these Americanlets
meet in Delnonico's cafe the other night.
They were in evening clothes, with light top
coats weighing down two limp arms. They
surveyed each others toilets with interest and
admiration, each intent upon finding some
flaw in the others set up. At last faint
smile of triumph played over one vapid face
as it bent toward the other ASS ear, and
heard the whisper: "Bcg pardon, old man.
but che bottom button Of your waistcoat is
nnbuttoned. Cor. How York Gsar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
wits of Ancient DAYS

Sir Nicholas Bacon being on1e, in the
capacity of judge, about to pass the sentence
of death upon a culprit, the fellow impor-
tuned him to save his life, alleging, among
other things, that he had the honor Of being
relation of his lordship. allow do you prove
that said Sir Nicholas. any lord, replied
the men, "your name is Bacon and mine is
Hog. and I09 and FpIEEI JsR IN all ages
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
He Must Have Been an Umpire.

During a thunder storm recently in towr
up in New York state a man hurrying to
shelter was knocked senseless by a flash OF
lightning He was taken into hotel, and
after he had been labored with for some time
he recovered Struggling to his feet he gazed
upon the anxious faces surrounding him, and
remarked with an air Of severity: "Gentle
men, if order has been restored, we will pro
coed with the game "-Pittsburg Dispatch
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
r,. p,ctum of the Dancing Masters.

The dancing masters of the country who
met in New York adopted three new dances
two around Dances to be called the "Ameri-
can Gavotte," and the "Columbia" respective
". and one square dance, the "Octagon."
The "AmeIican Gavotte" will be danced 10
gavotte Or A time, is very easy to learn IS
smoother than the ordinary dances, starts
sideways. then turn and hop and polka,
and Slide afterwards and is slower than
waltz The columbia" is slower than
waltz but more vivacious than the "Ameri-
can Gavotte," and comprehends several vari-
cites of hops. In the "Octagon" eight couples
dance at once and all the couples are IN
motion at the same time, except in one move
ment. 1t may be danced n any lancers
music. There is no waltzing The music Is
in G-s time. The dance is similar to the Ian
GERS in movement and figures, but differs
from it in couples passing under each others
raised arms.-Dstroit Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
when a widow Misses Her Husband.

oYou will have to sign the document" said
the insurance adjuster, addressing the widow
of the policy holder.
sWherep asked the woman in black
aRirht there" replied the adjuster, point
IND, to the SPOT where her signature was de-
sired aand YOU will have to have your family
physician ard friend of your husband sign
these afidavits of his death"
aHave to 90 to all that troubleP querledi
sbe ~ don't see why my poor dead husband
could not have arranged these details before
ba died In just such affairs widow misses
~ hnshand terribly.r-St. Paul Globe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
GEORGETOWN.
speciaI Telegram to lhe statesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GEoRoErowE, November 4.-The heavy prohIbi-
ton vote In this county was caused by Opposition
10 democracy from the republicans There was
no republican ticket distributed In this county.
Hence the opposition 10 the straight ticket fu1ed
on Dohoney The straight ticket has been elected,
as nominated by the county convention.
COLLEGE NOTES.
Three Alamo public speakers, elected BY that
society for their anniversary, have been declared
disqualified 10 appear In public, by the faculty, On
account of secret society procliyitles
Rev. ID. A. II. BOurlaDd, financial agent Of the
Southwestern university, returned home from
canyassing tour.
Plans and drawing OF the projected female anDek
10 the university are on exhibition IN show win
dow OF Sanders ~ Lesesnes drug store The
building will commence this spring
PERSONAL.
Capt II. d. Byron has returned home from
collecting tour lie states that the tax gatherefs
work proceeds elowiy, but little over S3.u0 has
been collected thus far.
Hon. Sidney seymour and Rev Dr. n y i'm
ton left yesterday 10 attend the Presbyterian synod,
10 meet In galveston.
Hon r. II. Ward, Of Burnet, Ia Waiting our city
on legal business. He IA surprised 10 ma ofuf4r'
town 20 far ahead of Burnett
Capt T. :. snyder 10 back home from his raaeu
In Mitchell comfy.
An amateur negro minstrel show u brewing
among the boys for the benefit OF the san Gabriel
Rnes and unless the boom dies out In Talk $50
10 al o. will be raised 70 equip the soldier boIe.
Christmas stock 10 beginning 70 loom up
A big picnic next Friday viii be given A 'NN
Campbell place, four mics west OF 9eorfetoHu,
and At night big dance and supper Will pe given
All the boys In town are making extended prpnt-
rations, and high old time 10 expected
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
,rne Man With n Harm.

1t was in the infant class of Sunday
school The teacher was trying to bring out
the fact that David was man of varied oc-
equations There had been smooth sailing
until the question was asked: "What do Won
call man who plays ON the harpg" After
brief pause youngster raised his hand and
answers: "An Italian" The teachers and
scholars had good laugh and new topic
was introduced. Omaha World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
A Paradox.

1t is utterly useless to try and sell para
chute to man who is falling down stairs.
And yet probably this the only time in his
life when he would like to buy one or when
the thing would do him any earthly good
Cambridge Chronicle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
A sure Cure.

The Medical Record discusses the question,
"How to sleepp and gives long, scientific
formula for inducing sleep. What's the mat
ter with going to churchi-Burdette.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-11-11
Unique Fence Posts.

A Burlington, VT, man takes railroad rails
has them painted black and the flange bored
for wires, and then uses them for fence posts.
The effect is said to be unique and stirling
Chicago Times