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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
PATRONS OF THE HIGHER EDU-
CATION.

The recent noble gift of S25, 200
made by Colonel III W. Lewis, Of
Wichita, to the Presbyterian academy
of that city is worthy of special notice.
Ii probably has no parallel up to tins
time in the state OF Kansas. Gifts
ranging from one TO five thousand
dollars nave been given to institutions
of learning in this commonwealth, but
the splendid benefaction rendered to
Wichita academy stands thus far alone
in its conspicuous liberality.
Colonel Lewis is to be congratulated;
for his enlightened views, his broad
sympathies and his generous prompt
ings. Such a gift as he has made en-
titles him TO be held in lasting remcm-
brance by all the good people of our
state.
1t is to be hoped that this splendid
example will stimulate some of the
wealthy men of Emporia to do like
generous act for our own young ami
rising college. We have men in our
midst with larger means than Col
Lewis. Why may we not hope for
large gifts from some of them?
One handsome contribution. such as
that given TO Wichita. would set our
college on the high road to permanent
prosperity. Such a gift always in
spires confidence, and besides it slim
ulatcs others to initiate the good eX-
ample A few years ago DIR. Cornell
gave very large sum to the uniyer-
sity that bears his name. Soon Mr..
Sage followed with princely gift;
then Mrs. Fiske, then others, until the
the treasury of Cornell university was
full II repletion.
Let some one OF our leading citizens
in the near future enGow a professor
ship in the College of Emporia, then
at once gifts would begin TO flow in
upon us, aud in a few years we might
hope to take rank with the best insti-
tutions of the west. IL is not vet two
weeks since Col. John Il. Anderson.
of Manhattan. said in our chapel. in
an sddress to the students: IL expect
to see this college take rank with the
best in the land" Who will be our
Col. Lewis? We wait 10 hail aud
crown our beneiactor.@. +. II. in
Emporia Republican.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
HurcHINsoN.s MO. PACIFIC

The Wichita EAGLE last week was
audob.y and painfully silent abont the
extension of the Missouri Pacific
railroad TO this city. This silence i
Indicative of deep feelings. Ii II
evident that while generally sue
cesefal, Wichita is busted in this
Hutchinson Interior.
We guess you didn't read the EAGLE
very closely, which spoke very plainly
and succinily of the proposition. We
are not aware of auv deep feeling
touching the matter Wichi;a's prin
cipal desire now is TO hook on to all
the prominent cities and towns of the
southwest, and with the competing
lines, where i; is possible. An exten-
sion of the Missouri Pacific from
Wichita TO Hutchinson would give Us
two lines to Hutchinson, and force
the Santa Fe to operate daily train
from Wichita to Hutchinson, provid-
ing the business of the latter place
should warrant it.
As for the Interiors disposition TO
crow: or its declaration that Wichita
is busted in that extension, we will
remark, for its better information,
ton. that the Wichita and Colorado
its course and route--is absolutely in
the hands of Wichita men, and we
know what we are talking about
The company or its contractor conldn''
prevent the building of plug up to
Hutchinson from Haven or Lincoln
townships, probably; but as to
whether the main line shall run by
way of Hutchinson, or straight
through Reno county west, the WITCH
tia men aforesaid have the sole say.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27

mon remark for every stranger 10
a,akc when he visits our live and beau
tiful little city and observes the
natural advantages which we enjoy
1-sizes up" the magnificent farming
country all around us and becomes &C
quainted with our enterprising eth
zens: "Why you canno; help but be
another Wichita before long" These
same parties always stamp their ex-
preston of faith by investing largely
i'll city property. Notwithstanding
these times when the east is all "broke
up" over strikes and labor troubles,
and the extreme west crowded with
panper tourists, our own fair state,
especially southwestern Kansas, is en-
j wing the most remarkable boom in
her history. 1t is no wonder then,
that when a stranger comes here from
the sleepy old villages of
the east and counts over
one hundred farm wagons on Main
street at one time during an average
business day, meets two or three
dozen real estate agents in the course
of six hours, to renounce allegiance to
the land of his fathers, invests largely
in city lots, pulls off his coat and be-
comes rich as fast as the rest of US;
consequently, ont of every five
strangers that roll in here on the can
non ball from Kingman four make up
their minds to identify themselves
with the interests of our town, and
either locate permanently or tie up
soTe city property.
District court adjourned Tuesday
evening. Judge A. Il. Clark gave
complete satisfaction to both lawyers
and litigants, by the fair and Impair
tial manner with which he presided.
Our town was visited with 81 900
fire on Wednesday evening of last
week. The principal loser was NJ. A.
Carlisle, dry goods merchant, former
ly of your city. His loss is partly COW
cred by insurance. Mr.. NJ. Lange's
barn was also destroyed by fire few
days afterward; he could i'll afford the
loss and our citizens generously reim-
buried him by public subscription.
Our city now boasts the possession
of large and latest improved street
sprinkler, the expenses of which are
| betrayed by the merchants on Main
street.
A new bank with capital of $50, 900
will be in running order in few
weeks. The incorporators are some
of our most substantial business men.
This will make the third bank and
still there is room for more.
The large number of residences be-
ing built in all parts of our city this
spring encouraged the organization OF
another building and loan association
and accordingly new one with a
large membership was chartered iii,
week.
There are net many towns, even III
| Western Kansas. that can boast OF two
similar organizations
Last VI ndiy tie new aud baud -ono
Masonic hall WAS dedicated, The lady
friends of the lodge took advantage
Ut The opportunity and presented the
lodge with a handsome bible. The
presentation address was made by
Miss NnG Pitzar who won CONSIDER
able praise for the graceful manner in
with which she performed her work
The evening was spent in music and
speeches and IN the enjoyment of Il
most sump,uous banquet, all the deli
cacics OF the season were serued with
unstintei hands. OCCASIONAL.
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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
A MATTER OF TASTE

In fact, TO use one of Harry Nor
tons suggestive ideas, it would be
more creditable for a respectable man
to be hung in Emporia than 10 die a
natural death in Wichita Emporia
Republican.
And that's what's the matter with
Emporia. She is SO hide-boUnd that
her average citizen would rather starve
to death than see their place flourish
rs Wichita flourishes.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27

ager. and may justly look back to his
achievements in Kansas with satisfac-
ton. He not only proved himself
master of the difficult task assigned
him, of managing aud putting into
operation a new line of road among
strange people, but made friends up
on every hand, by his agreeable man
ner to the public. and kind treatment
to those subordinate to him. The
Monitor wishes Mr.. Miller the most
abundant prosperity and success in the
responsible. position to which he has
been ca!ied.-Ft Scott Monitor.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27

The lecture of Mrs. M. L. Lease,
delivered in Wichita the other even
ing. must have been remarkably fine
and convincing, for the EAGLE, which
holds that woman's sphere is to keep
house, look pretty and keep out of
politics, compliments it highly.-Win-
field Courier.
The EAGLE holds that mans sphere
is not woman's sphere, and vice versa
As for keeping house and looking
pretty, these have never been de-
n,anded of either woman or man Ivy
the EAGLE As for the political field
we don't believe il is one that can he
occupied tremendously AMI profitabiy
by both sexes at tAe same lime, but
we don't remember of having ever
sail ANYTHING against the proposition
of giving it up entirely 20 the 'gomen.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27

few name. IL parties Interested; Hon. 10
doiph Hatfield, president. who il repre-
sentative 10 The kaRsA. legislature; ", l..
" aiker. vics-presiieHt. ex-rsgistsr United
States Land Office. Wichita. hsnsas, ". q.
Teller, treasurer and secretary, wishita.
Kan; sx.Gossrnor Click. 81 Topeka. ksn.i
Hon. y. r. Gillelt. Of kipEmss. Kan, and
several o,bsrs, sli member. OF the com
pany-
You can secure lots 10 Fsgls city by
erecting buildings thereon. Dor reference
~ 10 location sni railroad prospects,. VIII
refer you 10 the above map. which was
drawn from official records To 20 10 tsgis
city. Take the Iuseois stage 81 Dodge
city. which ~iL land ;Su a, Eagle CITY
near Fulton creek stsse station, :, miles
southwest OF Beaver ersss store. on the
North canadian river. Col. fnrgeson 3.
proprietor Of the stage line.
For information regarding Eagle 'ltY
call on fogg. assistant secretary % to~s
siis, or address
H. 6. T0lER.
Wichita, Kan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27

one opera-hOuse cost $500; to-day
we are only one year old. w. are proud
OF our success. aud can faithfully say that
we have no rivals. II goa desire 10 90
west. cone Ia Engiewo0d. where there are
eNeelien; opportunitie- for business 81 all
kind: where YOU can secure y a home OF
town lot or farm al a fraction of itS real
value We say come 10 fnsiewood while
the opportunity awaits you. and secure one
o. The greatest of all ble-siDRs-a good
home. Take the Engiewood stage NJ Dodge
city. and you viii land In fngiswood.
Fifiy-fiye miles in ten hours. stage runs
daily. =. q. Reynolds is proprietor OF the
stage line.
For information regarding the country
and city address u. II. Bush. secretary 81
Englewood Town eoPany. CLARK county,
Kan.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
PRATrCENTERIT
To the Editor Of the Eagle.

To the Editor OF the Eagle
1t is . fond hope of the enthusiastic
Pratt citizen that our town some day
will be a second Wichita. mean a
second Wichita in regard to rapid
growth, business enterprise and town
lot Blooms. Probably this somewhat
extravagant theory is intensified from
the fact that it Is Q natural and COM
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27

Mr.. j. w. Miller, who hiss filed the
position of general manager of the ST.
Louis, Fort Scott & Wichita railroad
with such signal ability and success
for three years. has accepted the posi-
ton of general manager of the New
York, Stonington & Provideu,e rail-
road and line of steamers. with head
quarters At New York City. Mr.. Mil
Ter took charge Of the Wichita road
without experience - railroad man.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
The Animate and Inanim..e in . I'll

Three nights ago Mr.. Isrsel Switxhetmer,
a South Clark street pawnbroker, was
awakened by tho susn OF srnoSe he and
his wife and three children sleep in The rear
Of his store In an instant be was cut u
bsd, dragging his wife after him
Der house is burning oop, R chel.7 be
shouted
Der schildren. der schildreni Prinz der
schiliren oadt quick screamed Mrs. Swift
heimer
Der schildren!- yelled Swiszheimsr,
AShast -Der schiliren can walk Get
quick der vaches oudt Of der Showcases,
Rachel Chicago News
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
A Modos for tn. Ministry.

Steamboat Franz, . Modoc Indian Who
was captured .; the TINA Of The Moioc var.
and who d still . prisoner Of tbs United
States. Is attending, by permit Of The gov
eminent, the Oak Grove seminary In Mama
He nov calls himself Frank Aoaoc, and -
studying for the ministry. He b making
good proSrss in his stadieA and b aypar.
entity . dsvout Christian He h proud Of
his dsoent from . long line ct Nodoc chies
tains, and conducD himssH with trus h
dian dignify.-CAieaeO Haah
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-04-27
EAGLE CITY.
Public Land Strip.

A government town site located for TIE
Government Land Once 81 new district
TO be located shortly BY Congress. II IA a
sufficient guaranty Of success 10 mention
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
DROUTH IN ILLINOIS.
A Bad State of Affairs In the Re-
giOn OF TOIOnO.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, September 9. "A
Times special from Tolopo, H., says
the drouth in this locality is getting
to be serious matter Several weeks
ago the wells began failing, and now a
large part Of them are dry. Every
stream and pond in the country about
here, excepting only the Kssksskia
river on the west and the Embarras
on the east are as dry as a powder
house. Along the courses OF the two
streams mentioned are quantities OF
dead fish, which have remained TO
perish and purify as the water has
disappeared. Live stock, OF course,
comes in for great part OF the suffer-
ing. Horses aud cattle in the country
have to be driven long distances for
drink. A few light showers have kept
the grass in better condition than
would be thought possible under the
circumstances, but still the pastures
in some neighborboods are badly
burned out, The corn in most helds
is parched up and bleached out by the
suns rays until it has every appear
ance Of having encountered killing
frost. The earth is full Of deep cracks
and the s;il is baked until fall plow-
ing is almost impossible. The engines
for steam threshers are denied water
at almost every place where they ap-
ply for water, and their work is partly
hindered thereby. Twelve years ago
a similar dronth here brought on an
epidemic of diphtneria, which carried
away forty children in Tolono and as
many more in the surrounding coun-
try. For three months the ground has
not been wet two inches deep BY rain.
Unless there is Copious fall coon
there will be absolutely no water to be
had except from the few tubular wells
about the country.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
The CONVERSE TRIAL.
THE PROSECUTION PUSHING THE
CASE.
The Reputation OF the Reverend Edi-
tors Generally Bld-ImpOr-
tant Testimony.
ESPECIAL TO THE APPEAL.I


LOUISVILLE, KY, September 9.-The
Converse trial has gone in hct earn
est today. Ths prosecution has pushed
its case with energy. CD. Hsldeman,
of the Courier Journal, was called to
the stand. He emphatically tesli-
fed that the general reputation OF the
Converses was bad He had heard it
constantly sfiirmed for years past that
men would not believe them, that
they had no confidence in them, nor
respect for them. Among those OF
this opinion he named DIR. Stuart,
Robinson and himself (Haideman).
He regarded thep as entirely unlelis-
BILE when TIER Interests were cou-
cerned.
Henry E,eott, a deacon in DR..
Witherspoon's church, testified to the
same effect.
Dr. G EN-, pastor OF the Presbyterian
Church at Danvile, testified that their
reputation was bad. Widening his
statement so rs to embrace a largo
number OF ministers and elders In
Kentucky and otherStates, DR.. Green
mentioned on Crofs examination
the names of six or seven min
istes present in the house as having
expressed this opinion, and the state
ment was urchsllenged by any.
The Converses declined to face an in
vestigation OF DIR. Woodrow's person al
reputation, ss vas charged by the
nrospcutiOn
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
Inthe British Lords.

LONDON, September 9.-The Earl Ct
Iddesleigh, Foreign Minister, stated in
the House of Lords this afternoon
that the government bad adviCes to
the effect that Prince Alexander, hav-
ing satisfied himself that it would be
impossible fer him to maintain bis po-
sition rs ruler of Bulgaria, had con-
sented TO a regency. ellis manner OF
leaving Blu garia," added Lord lddes-
leigh, twas dignided and worthy OF his
reputation"
In regard to the future Of Bulgaria,
the Earl said the government could
say nothing except that all new en-
goeements must be made in accor'
DAME with the tresty of Berlin.
Sir ]. Ferguson, Under Fofei gn Sec
rotary, replying to questiors Tor the
government, stated in the House
of Commons this evening that the
government had no reason to believe
that the action OF Bulgaria OF any
power would bs inconsistent with
treaty engagements. He declined to
be more explicit in his staten nt.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
BILE Turk ~ to give the Bulgarisn Gov
ernmenL the a. sur ince required.
IRISH AFFAIRS.
The Catholic Bishops nc MaynOOth-
Ireland anu England.

Ireland and England.
DUBLIN, September 9.-The United
ireland rays that no power in Crest
Britain can collect the landlords
tribute" in Ireland sin the face cf an
organized united and level headed peo-
pie"
The Ca ho'ic Bishops assemb ed at
Maynooth have sent q memorial to
the English Government urging the
adoption OF temporary measures 10 re-
lieve the Irish teoanlry and prevent
the GU RACES to which they may resort
in simple desperation.
TIE conference also adoDt d resolu-
tious today declaring that the Irish
people appreciated Mr.. Gladstone's
efforts in behalf of Ireland and that
they still adhered to their demand for
home rule aud indignantly denying
the Tory assertions that if the llish
people we're allowed to govern them
selves in domestic sffars the Catholic
mf iprity would abuse the power con-
feried on the Irish Parliament and
harass the Protestants of the county
The resolutions futther declare that
trouble and disorder in both Ireland
and Great Britain will not cease until
Ireland's right TO administer her own
laws is reyogpizsd. The Most Rev.
VIM. ]. Walsh, Archbishop of Dat
lin, the Most Rev. Thomas w. Croker,
Archbishop OF Ca hel, the Most Rev.
John Maceviley, Arehb shop Ct Tuam,
and twenty-tbree bishops were present
at the conference when the resolutions
xere adOpted.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
Commsntu or ,ne Ru..ian press.

ST. PETERSBURG, September 9.--The
st. Petersburg papers generally taRe
the position that the present Regency
and Ministry OF Bulgaria contain ele-
ments of fresh compl cations.
The NoUoe VremyG says that Prince
Alexander appointed tbs Regency
without having first OBJ aimed the
National Assembly's assent, which, it
contends, was a breach Of the Tirnova
constitution. Co. Moutkcroff, o1e OF
the Regents appointed by the Prince,
and who commanded the loyal troops
under the counter provisional govern
ment after the recent coup d'etst, the
Novoe Vremya says, is not qualified for
membership in the Regency, because
he is not q member of the Bull
garian National Assembly. Con-
tinuing, the Noros Vremya Gays it
fears that the comedy Of Prince Alex
ande,'s reelection TO the Bulgarian
throne will be played by the Sobranie.
All the other ST.. Petersburg neWspa-
pers consider Prince AlexaDder's oe'
partuTe from BULGARIA. fipal. The
Journal de 81. Petersbourg Gays: prince
Alexsnders departure removes the
chief difficulty IN the settlement OF
Bulgarian affairs. AT er the recent Sc
we're isis at home and abroad, order
and quietne:s IN Bulgaria were necss'
sary. Russia doss not dream OF les.ec--
ing the independence she conquered
for Bulgaria
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
Troops Protesting Against EvIctiOns
in Ireland.

DUBLIN, September 9.-The troops
engaged in the Woodiord evictions on
their return to the barracks at Blrr
protested against the work Ct forcibiy
putting helpless, in6rm and starving
people out of shelter into the roadway,
and declared that they would in the
future refuse 10 perform such obnox.
ious duty. No effort on the part OF
tneir superior officers could quiet the
determined indignation Of the soldiers,
twenty of whom were placed unter ar
rest on a charge of mutiny.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
Associated Preas Account.

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 8 The
Louisville Presbytery, in session here,
resumed today the trial Of the Con-
verAe brothers, publishers Of the Chris
tan Observer, who are charged by the
Revs. Daniels and B0pgs, of Memphis,
with violating the ninth command
ment. The Rev. Mr.. Daniel charged
that the defendants we're trying to &C.
Icy the trial by uulawfully OBTAINING
the interrogstives Of the prosecution,
then Mr.. w. N. HaldsmaD, Of the
Courier-Journal, testified for the prose-
Gu ion that the Christian Observer had
the reputation of not being reliable
where its editors were particularly in
terested and that there was no great
respect or reliance placed in them.
The Rev. DIR. Z. N. Green, Of Dau-
Vile, KY, testified that with some Of
his people the reputation Of tho Chris
tan Observer was good, but with the
majority it was bad.
The trial will bs resumed tomorrow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
Brahemen,s strike Ended.

YoUNasTowN, o., September o.
The strike Of the brakemen on the
Pittsburg and Western railroad ended
at noon today in victory for the men:
The company granted the demands Of
the conductors yesterday, but the lat
ter refused TO work this morning uu-
less the 10 per cent. increase was also
given the brakemen, and after a con-
suliation the demands we're conceded.
At o'clock this afternoon trains were
running as usual.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
Alexander and the Car.

SOFIA, September 9.-It is denied
here that Prince Alexander sent a
second telegram to the Cav, announc-
ing his intention to abdicste; that it
ia stated that Prince Alt xandei's only
telegram to the Gear, after the coup
d. etat, was The one cent on August
Both, informing the Czlr that the
Prince had resumed the government
of Bulgaria. To this the Gar cent his
celebrated snubbing reply, and it is
affirmed that Prince Alexander did
not reply in any way.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
ALEXlNDER'S FAREWELL.
THE PRINCES DEPARTURES FROM
BULGARIAN TERRITORY.
Comments Of the Russian Press on
the SituatiOn-Fresh Com
plicatiOns.

TURNsEvEsIN, septemb 81 9-Princs
Alexander, IA. Stamboulof, NJ. Kara
veloff and nearly all the Bulgarian
Ministers, arrived here this mornlng
in a yacht. Roumanian troops re
ceived the Prioce at the landing and
lined the route along which he
passed 60 the railroad station.
Alexander took leave OF hi! Minis
ters and officers heie. The farewell
was very affecting, A Bulgarian aide
d.-csmp will accompany Prlnce A.
exandar nom here. de Will leave
Tura Ssverin this afternoon and will
proceed dire t to his parental home at
DArmstadt.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-09-10
nrItiAh Trades union Cor gress.

HULL, September 9,-The Trades
Union Congress today adopted reso-
luton declaring that the reform OF the
British land laws must include COM
pulsory cultivation of water lands. A
committee was appointed to prepare q
hill Tor submission to Parliament en-
bodying the points embraced in the
resolution. The congress a'so de-
clared itself unable to approve OF sny
schemes OF emigration for the relief OF
the poor and unemployed until land
reforms with the came object in view
had first been tested and found inef-
fectiye.