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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Mr.. A. :. Munso1 lake. tbs epportsnsiy
IS the hrm changes. TO tank Tie public ,os
their mos; literal patronage egrins The
pas. two years Believing ;Aat wiehits ss
on the eve Of Tie raos. ziy,rise AID rspia
growth sae Ia. ever kns.r, TIE change
ia oar zrrn ssa1. erpsusion and proxrss-
slsu 10 nseef The wssi. q metropolis fss
therefore asks, a. Mr.. J. J. NeSsmxrs, TIE
res Pssts.r. Joins car soase, = ses;ss-
.nee Of ysur valued patronage,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Hugh Daugherty Of Button, and j. w.
Sale of Fort Wayne, Indiana, are at the
Occidental. These gentlemen are both
bankers and are not here for their health.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Roadmss.er Peters and Henry Lyons, Of
the Santa Fe. went down TO Mulvane yester-
day morning to lay track on the Mulvane
and Western extension from Mulvane to the
bridge
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
Wanted,

Wanted!
Every lady and gent in Wichita to know
that J. 7. Holmes has the finest Berlin coach
and team in the city, especially adapted for
ladies calling. 1t is supplied with bell,
speaking tube, card case, hand mirror, &c,
in fact everything that goes to make up a
first-class carriage. Telephone; Office No.
lis South Main street; residence SOB South
Water street. d1O7tf j. T. HOLMES.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

DIR. ID. f. Janeway, of Argonia, who was
in the city yesterday, made the EAGLE a
call last evening. The doctor reports Ar,
gonia as making steady and satisfactory
growth, and business good.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The following are the real estate transit
recorded in the Office of register OF dee
yesterday:
Geo 81 Blackwelder TO Hiram I'M
boden, lots b and C, Main st, Greif-
feustein's reserve, Greitfenstein's
add. ~
Amanda Allen to Arthur Allen, ! int
in 20 # off of side Of lots Sc, SO,
Main ST, and 90 # on Douglas ave,
side of md alley. ELECTROMAGNETIC. 81
James G McComb TO Mary Z Boyd,
lots 6, 7, 8. 9, 10, Fairview ave, >,
Rouse a6d. Observation-Disclosures q
Mrs Farcina Roster to John Keifer,
Jr, lots /, 3, s, 9, II, l3, Is, IL,
10, q, %, %, Meade ave, Clay's
add. ..-.-..- ...-.....---.--.-.--- Il
Vincent Breese 10 Louis o Smith and
Ben p McNair lots s, 6, Z, s, 10,
Breese's add TO Colwich..... 1890.
Sarah + Binkley to Eva w Binkley
lot 80, Orchard street, Kaiser's add.
CA Walker to James b Daley lots 10,
10, Spruce ST, Park Place. ..-.......
John A Barker to Otto Weiss lot 80,
jackson ST, Rouse's 2nd add.
Selah L King to Chas Psulin lots l66,
16s. 10, 172, Market st...--..-.-----.-. 4:
Mary A Kerr 20 F II Bisbee, NV or,
9, %, i .-....-.-----.--.--.-. =
T Sorrels to w ii Bright 80 # off ofe
end of lots 2, 4, 6,River ST, Lakeside
add L
Thoc Jewell to Sarah J Bright, lots
1901, 1908, zoos, Lewellcn ave,
Grieffenstein's Sth add.......-..- .-..
VIM Grieffenstein 20 Lewis Biting.
lots 1901, 1908, 1905, 1907, Jeffer-
son ave, Greifenstein's Sth add .....
Chas c Childs TO Louis o Smith and
Ben p McNair hf lot Z, blk IA
Colwich ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Clearwater Town Co TO Christian
Wagner. lots 3d. "a and &c Grant
ave, Tracy & Buyers add to Clear
water
J K Sawyer and Roy NJ Sohn to II Z
Rice, lots As, AZ. 40, 81 Market st,
Bsyley's subdivision TO Fitzgeralds
Tsrlton to w p Brinton, lots ODD,
224, 225 and 22S Topeka ave, Stat
ford & Wright's add. Il
David Sherwood to Mary 4 Boyd, lot
-, Fitzgerald st, Stafford's add.
Perry Crasson to Fred Schsttner, lots
so and 50, Wichita st
Mary w Hill to w L johnson, lot
% Douglas ave, Mathewson's add. 9
Geo L Mum TO l. c Wood, commenc-
ing 421 # W fir cor of W of ne
!, &c. 90. W, thence $50 # thence
wI20ft, thence $50 #, thence
100 # to place of beg. .....-..-.... 2
John Keifer Jr to A Rowe and j A
Sour, lots Is, II, 10, q, %, %,
Mead ave, Clay's add.
n S to Reuben Brown, lots 3, A.,
ofsw !. 81, 30, 4 w...--...----.....-
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The county commissioners were in session
all day yesterday, examining bills and
acting thereon; also acting on road petitions
and work of that class. They will be in
session to-day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

ii. c. Lindsay of the Anthony Republi-
can, and wife returned yesterday from an
extended trip through California, having
visited all the principal cities of the golden
state and having bad altogether pleasant
time.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Goldstandts has the exclusive agency of
the celebrated "Gold and Silver Shirts" the
best fitting shirt in the market.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Hugh Dougher.y, of Button, Ind; John
NJ. Safe. of For. Wayne, and w. P. Gab-
bert, of P.oli, friends Of ). G. Williams, are
in the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The EAGLE had call from |. Fovsl Of
81. Louis, who has charge of 8 district tele-
graph Office in that city. He is on his way
to California, is nephew of W. L. Cox OF
this city
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Colonel w. z. Robinson, president of the
bank of Wichita. is up from ST. Louis this
week to note how Wichita grows. He called
yesterday and gave us some pointers as TO
the number of railway interests which were
figuring on securing the Omaha, Abilene
and Wichita line, of which he was person
ally cognizsni. Colonel Robinson will re-
main this week in the city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Mr.. A. NJ. Colson and Mayor Geo. w
Kelley, of Caldwell, made US call last
evening
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Charley Moore, agent of the Rogers Coal
company, left for Ohio last Sunday with
matrimonial intent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Elias W. Heilbrun of Cincinnati, Of tie
firm Of Heiibrun. HeldrnAn & Co is 10 the
r-sr
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

]. c. Curry and G. F. Sirnon;on. Of WIZ
field, made our CITY 8 visit yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Allen leave this
evening for Los Angeles and San Francisco
CAL They expect to remain about month.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

French balbriggan underwear in fancy
colors, plain and stripped; also 300 dozen
Lisle-thread half-hose, just received.at Gold
stsndts, 2o4 Douglas avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Mrs II. C. Easle ofWellington, a. S. Car
nahan and A Jamison, Anthony, I. c.
Griffith, Topeka, ID. NJ. Elder. G. z. Merritt
wife and two daughters, Mrs. Rarick and
Mrs. Beck, ElDorade, f. ii. Jones, Clear
water, W. F. Simonston and J. c. Curry,
Winfield, were guests at the Occidental yes
ferday
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

A. S. CarnhAm and A. Jameson Ssne IN
from Anthony yesterday
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Hats tor everybody and of every conceiv-
able shape and style at Goldstsndt's hat
store. 204 Douglas avenue.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

A. r. Gore wants to buy . good delivery
and family horse. Csll &. 4o5 North Main
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

We roast our own coffees every day; for
that reason We can give you fresh goods.
dl24tf Steinhauser-Merkle Supply Co.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The EAGLE Office form of real estate con-
tract book, containing 200 pages for farm
property, and 200 pages for town lots, with
index in 'front.' PACED and bound in good,
strong binding, is the cheapest and best
book ever gotten up for the reale state busi-
ness
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

d. L. Herman, late of Dodge City, has
bought W. W. Dill's drug store. par
titiou has been built through the center of
the room and Charley HUFF, the popular
restauranter, will occupy the east side with
neat little restaurant
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The walls of the Presbyterian college arc
nearly to the top.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Hon. b. W. Aldrich made a trip TO Well
ington yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Madam Fry's concert company are quar-
tered at the Manhattan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The "Ozark Publishing company" of
Springfield, Mo-, has just issued an illus
trated 125 page pamphlet containing his
tory of the Graham tragedy and of the pre-
liminary examination of Mrs. Emma Molloy
and Cora Lee. 1t is a complete resume Of
the case TO date, and is sold for % cents per
copy. Special discount to the trade. All Or
ders should be addressed to the Ozark Pub
fishing company, Springfield. Mo.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Mr. f. c. Cole has had several transpar-
encies made of Oklahoma scenes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Mrs Il. c. Earle, Of Wellington. uss in
the city yesterday
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The attention of the proper authorities ID
called to ordinance S09-prohibiting any
person from placing any earth, dirt, filth,
rubbish or substance of any kind in the
cutters, avenues or streets upon Douglas
avenue or Main street-which is constantly
violated
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Edward Kinsley, of Boston, Mass, presi-
dent of the Wichita and Western railway,
accompanied by his family, arrived here
Tuesday evening in c. ". Rogers special
coach "Wyandotte," attached to the regular
Frisco passenger train. They left imme-
diately for Kingmsn, and returned to this
city by special train at 7:30 yesterday
morning. his coech was attached to the
$40 Santa Fe train north for Topeka. Mr..
Kinsley expressed himself well pleased with
the condition of his road, complimenting
the local officers in fia.tering terms. While
at Kingman he was waited on BY commit
tee of hotel men, who had grievance.
which in effect was that the late change in
running trains on The road robbed them Of
the dead sure thing of having travellers who
came to Kingman on the road over night,
which dead sure thing they had prior to
the new change of trains. Now people can
go to kingman in the morning and return
to Wichita the came night. It is little
rough on the Kingmsn hotel keepers, but
Mr.. Kinsley and the management are dis
posed to accomodste the travelling public
rather than q few individuals.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

The Kansas Wholesale Furniture Co.,
has just received a car of carpets which will
be put on the market at greatly reduced
prices. Examine their stock. dl24-f
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

For Sale.
A clean, well assorted stock of groceries,
invoice about six hundred dollars, an es-
tablished cash trade, good location, rent only
six dollars per month. Address at once
p. 0. box IA. dl24-3t*
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Look at our half-wool Cash
meres at 10 cents and II l-2
cents.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

T. Ii. Jones, Of Clearwater, was in yester,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

WICHITA, Kan, April 18th, 1886.
The embargo in freight traffic is raised at
all points on or reached via the Missouri
Pacific lines, and there will be no delay in
the movement Of freight to or from any
quarter on account Of the recent labor
troubles. C.P. RECTOR,
124-tf Div. Freight Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
srsLIiL NOTICES.

C. D. Pillsbary, Of Marion, o., Is proc
pectcr In the ciiy.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
TO THE G. Ar. FAIR
MRS. II. J. HILLS LIST.


Mesdames Campbell, 81; Edwin Hills,
case peaches; j. H. Dagner, cake; Csssad,
something; A. W. Sickner, cakes; A. f.
Lopgsdorf. cake and peaches; NJ. +. Lease,
handsome toilet cushion; II. W. Lewis, 81;
Pittenger, crools and pickles; Tucker, two
cans of corn; Levy, something nice; Hyde.
something.
MRS. A. NJ. pURAND's LIST.
Mesdames Fechheimer. soc; Steelman,
25c; Hereford, soc; Dean, 25c; Friend. soc;
Southwell, SC; Nudd, Csc; johnson. some
thing; John Derby, cake; Moses. something;
Bolte, brocke.: Werner, cake: Grieffenstein;
eatsbles; Z. A. Whitlcck, SOC; E. B. Mas
serve. 25c; Psrham, soc: T. L. Major, cake;
Southwark. l5e; Richmond, cake; Rode,
something; l.. Miller. 81; Dursnd, 81;
Holmes, something, worth soc; DR.. Dursnd,
book, worth $3.50: Miss Swentzel, soc; Mr..
Herrig, box cigsrs.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

1t seems as Winfield supplies at least her
full share of federal officers for places in
Wichita. First csme Dick Walker. as reg
lister Of the [. :. Land Office, then Gilbert
as L. s. Receiver, and now comes A. Richey
from the same city with an appointment TO
superintead the construction Of the L. s.
postoffice and court house. Mr.. Richey is u
splendid man, competent man, and will be
Wichitsise before the building has reached
the first iois.s
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
y! Money! Money!

The Wichita EAGLE printing house keeps
in stock q complete line of justice and LEGAL
BLANKs and township blanks of all kinds.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

There WIS quite discussion on the Rock
Island bond proposition in the county clerks
Office yesterday. A few farmers were op-
posed to granting county bonds. There is
not farmer in the county, no matter if the
road don't go within fifteen miles of his
place, who will not be benefited by this
road coming to the county seat of their
county, far beyond what extra tax he will
have to pay in consequence, and the road
will pay tax that will soon reimburse the
county for the outlay.
The EAGLES reference to the restitution
of old Father Chadwick seemed to have left
wrong impression. In fact the EAGLES
scribe was misled, no doubt. The old gen.
tleman wonld not go out to Kingman with
his son George, who then made every ar
rangement as he thought for his fathers
comfort until he would visit his new home
in Kingman and return for him. OF course
Mr.. Chadwick felt terribly over the report.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Is pieces spring shades all
wool cashmeres formerly sold
at - cents. for 80 cents.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Every residence in this city tina; is being
built for rem. is engaged before the founda-
ton is commenced, and several ara negotist-
ing with parties to build houses for them.
Where is the other city in the United States
where dwellings are in such demand 1t is
about the same with business houses and
the only trouble is scarcity Of material. The
demand for both business snd dwelling
houses will increase as the season advances.
and BY fall it is safe to say ~ there wiz
be $1,000 people here.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
Spring Wraps and Jackets.

These goods have jEss been opened. and
.how entirely new sespes and materials.
We have bot few Of them. ard ssvise a.
early cali to secure the best.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

sisting of Lieut.-Gov. Riddle, Secretary of
State L. B. Allen, Treasurer Samuel Howe
and Auditor McCabe, who WAS accom-
panied by Mr.. Cliff Baker, of the Common
wealth, and few officials of the road, went
out yesterday over the Eagle Line to see the
grandest section of farming lands in the
United States, and some of the brightest and
newest towns in Kansas. They not onl y
saw but were convinced.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Several of the bargains we
were running last week will be
continued until all are sold.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

25 Satin Parasols in beauti-
full shades Of T an. Cream and
Black at 81.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
For the Eagle.
A DAY DREAM.
BY MRS. NJ. J. BENTON.

A hasty, loved, imperative summons
Fell upon St. Peters ear,
Filled with wonder and CONSERVATION,
He quickly inquired, "Who is heres"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following are the real estate transfers
recorded in the office of register OF deeds
,ocfo~1or.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

esin We are positively underselling on Dry
Goods. Get our prices before you buy any
thing elsewhere, ss usual we give few
indicators OF the way We selling goods.
1000 yards good Lawns, fast
colors. at 3 cents.
-, 600 pairs Jersey Lisle gloves
at % cents.
DDS,
% Satin Parasols in beauti-
full shades Of T an. Cream and
Black at 81.
Several Of the bargains we
were running last week will be |
continued until all ara sold
Buy.
mil. Is pieces spring shades all
wool cashmeres formerly sold |
at - cents. for 80 cents.
eige
Look at our half-wool Cash |
meres at 10 cents and IL l2
cents
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15
Grand opening Of Summer
Goods this week,

We have our Psrasoi Opening this week.
and show several new .ahes not seen else-
where. All quaiiiie. are shown up 10 els
each.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Clearwater Town Co TO Christian
Wagner. lots 80, "a and 36 Grant
ave, Tracy & Buyers add to Clear
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-15

Look at our India Linens at
5 cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-16
Life Pictures.

A glow at morn:
The rose half tempted into blooming red;
Bright hopes just born
That ere the eve, must shed
Their petals, though we never deem then
dead.
A warmth at noon,
Fuu-souled and odorous; and life all fair
As summer moon,
When stars lace beams as rare
As laughter which hath not behind some care
A rest at eve:
The ardor and the heat of day is DER.
Hope can deceive
No longer; life no more
Can weave romances from a poets lore
A hush at night:
We fold our wings as birds that seek the nesl
Earth is bedight
With rose no more. The zest
OF lifesinks with the sunlight in the west
1t is no dream,
No castle bull ing time, that we call life;
To catch the CLEAN
OF heaven in the strife,
Our toll must tend to reach the better life.
There is much room
For gratitude, much room for tenderness
In all the gloom
OF sorrow, much to bless,
If we will labor more, and murmur less.
Let us not turn
To seek in clouds our happiness, but try
Each day to learn
That near home blessings lie.
Those die TO live who first have lived to die.
-Hariet KcnddU IN the Quirer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-16

1t is the belief Of the Boston Cutirdtor
that "thc most popular measure that
Congress is likely to pass upon this scs-
sion is in the question Of prohibiting
alien land ownership. 1t has been found
that some Of our most valuable proper
ties in the West have been lodged in the
ownership Of foreigners, and that a great
many estates in our large cities are thus
controlled. The sentiment of the people,
voiced in both political platforms in the
lat Ir sidcnial canvass, is against such
hol lings and there is now considerable
hcadway to an influence to declare prop
erty under alien ownership belonging to
such American residents abroad as do not
once in two years spend twelvemonth
on their native heath. 1t is said that
there are over 70, 600 American families
living abroad supported wholly by in
comes from estates owned in America,
who have not been in this country fol
over ten years. They are said to include
some 60, 600 persons, and are at no per
sonal Inconvenience for the duties ol
citizenship that follow the citizen who
responds to the jury, the military, politi-
cal, religious and social demands"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-16
A Governor and n Baby.

On the train between Atlanta and Wes
Point was a poor, tired MOTHER whos'
sick and fretful infant had well nigh ex
hausted her strength and patience. The
. ries Of the child, with the pleadings and
Llllabies of its mother for hours had
riven the more thoughtless and unchar-
table passengers into nervousness and
despair. The fond mother noticed the
discomfort of her fellow passengers and
redoubled her efforts to quiet the child.
THE good-hearted Governor the late Mr..
Conley, noticing this condition Of affairs
went over to where the mother was sit
ing, and in the most fatherly manner
Ind tone of voice asked to be permitted
70 relieve her of the child for little
While. Taking the baby in his arms, the
Governor walked backward and forth
he length of the car, talking baby
ak" and in various other ways sooth-
ng and diverting the thoughts of the
little one for an hour or more, or until 1t
bad quieted down and slept quietly IN
the Governors arms, who then handed 1t
over to its mother. This act was OF
course, witnessed by the passengers, and
when it was known that the kind old
gentleman who was assisting the tired
mother in quieting her baby was the Gov
ernor of Georgia, it was easy to imagine
the feelings of the party.--AWastq (6e)
Meea
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1886-04-16
s5bfiyS 5bfiyS sar IR1talR tafleis, tfl dise o CiaH.,
ptts,t.s7, CsmE,ris ahd Bedding 81 MI
The Inventor of the Circular Saw.

lna lonely, secluded spot in the north
west corner Of the cemetery, near the
ever-beautilul little village of Richmond,
Kalamazoo County, Mich the reader can
find on a pure white marble slab nearly
concealed from view by large cluster Of
lilac bushes, engraved the simple inscrip-
tion, Benjamin Cummings, born 1772,
dead A. d. 1913" And who was Bcnia.
min Cummings He was the inventor OF
the circular saw now in use in this coun.
try and in Europe. Nearly sixty years
ago, at Burtonvillc, New York and Ans.
terdam, this man hammered out at his
own blacksmths anvil, the first circular
saw known to mankind. He was noted
pioneer in Richmond; a first cousin tc
one of the Presidents Of the United States
a slave owner in New York State; lead
ing Mason in the days Of Morgan, al
whose table the very elect Of the great
State of New York feasted and drank
freely of his choice liquors and wines;
vessel owner on the North River before
the days of steamboats,; captain in the
war of 1912, where after having
three horses shot under him, with
one stroke of his sword h
brought his superior officer to Tho
ground for insult, and because he
was a traitor and coward; and aftcl
having been court-martialed, instead Of
being shot, he was appointed Colonel in
his place. In this lonely grave are the
ashes of the man who nearly years ago
at Albany, N. Y, took up and moved
bodily large brick buildings, and, to the
wonder and astonishment of the world
constructed a mile and half Of the Erie
Canal through a bed of rock, and, wht
also built, on contract those first low
bridges over the same He also aided II
the construction of the first ten miles OF
railroad built in the United States, and
founded both the villages of Esperenc'
and Bostonville on the Schoharie, neal
Amsterdam. The study and aim Of this
mans life appeared to be to do that
which none other could accomplish, and
when the object sought was secured he
passed it as quietly by as he would the
pebbles of the seashore. + California
Architect.