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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13
KIOWA,
To the Editor of the Eagle.

To the Editor of the Eagle
Last Thursday the good citizens of
this lively burg voted the handsome
sum of $4,000 toward building a
handsome school house. A great deal
of enthusiasm was manifested on the
occasion, and much interest taken in
the election by the ladies, nearly all of
them voting, and many of them doing
better work in getting out voters than
the men. There were 348 votes polled
in the city and $50 in the KiOwa school
district.
The bond election in aid of the Fl.
Scott & Wichita railroad will be held
here on the 31st, when there will be
another big turn out of voters. The
new road is promised here in ninety
days, and with its completion kiowa
will be the most important shipping
point for cattle in the union. The
location of the city is admirable ia this
respect, and practically it is the most
convenient shipping point for por-
ton of New Mexico, all of the Pan
Handle country, Northwest Texas
and the Indian Territory.
With these advantages the city is
fast becoming supply point for this
vast territory, and the number of large
firms that have located here for this
purpose, has already given to the trade
q stability and Importance which is
very encouraging to the growth and
future of the city.
Wichita also, the Queen city of the
southwest, will soon be linked by a
trunk line railroad with this point,
and a splendid outlet with this wide
territory will be gained for her whole
sale trade.
During our visit here the writer
had the pleasure of viewing the lnte-
rior of the handsome new opera house
and business block recently built by
Mr.. William G. Campbell. The build
ing cost $4,000, and is as handsome
as any In the west. In dimension it is
75xl4O feet and two stories high. The
main hall has seating capacity of 700
and is well lighted and ventilated.
The stage with its sittings is perfect
little gem, having all the necessary re-
quirements for the most extensive
travelling troups.
The writer was also given the pleas
ure of a drive out to Mr.. Campbell's
farm, near the city. The place con-
tains $40 acres and is more than half
in cultivation. On one quarter of it
Mr.. Campbell planted, a little over a
year ago, 24O, 900 trees winch are grow
ing fine. They are set out in rows and
cultivated like corn. There are some |
twenty-five or thirty varieties in this
Immense grove, and seeing them from
the road, as we drove past, it was one
of the most inspiring sights TO be
seen IN Kansas. HUSTLER.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13
COLORADO LETTER.
To the Editor orthe Eagle.

To the Editor ofthe EsSle.
Will tax the patience OF your nu-
merous readers with few items of
one days experience and observa.
ton:
At 8 a. m, July 8, we left Bell Aire
cottage, and in a short time had the
children mounted, each on a Rocky
Mountain Jack Rabbit or Burro las
they are commonly calledD, fer days
ride, accompanied by guide or
driver, rs the festive little creature
requires considerable persuasion.
Then, in company with Mr.. Pierce
and son, started for Crystal Park, via
the Iron Springs trail. This trail or
path is q circuitous one, with many a
steep incline, zigzagging here and
there, all the time rising higher and
higher. A downward look reveals a
yawnins chasm thousand feet below,
while upwards the jutting orags hang
over us in awful grandeur. As labor
brings its own reward. so we, too,
were rewarded for our severe exer-
tions, for upon reaching the summit
. most beautiful picture greeted our
vision.
Pixies Peak to the right still 5000
feet above us, while Immediately
= =.
ct m altitude of eleven thousand feet
above sea level. Many lesser peaks
are in plain view. A few minutes
walk down . shady aspen glade
brought us to one of the most delight
ful spots in natures paradise.
Alter partaking Of . hearty repast
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

and drink from the ice cold crystal
springs, we undertook the descent via
the Colorado Springs trail, (Which Is
much less abrupt and difficulty. We
reached the cottage without accident
ct go p. m.
Tomorrow we visit the Garden OF
the Gods and Glen Eyrie. Williams
canyon, Cave Of the Winds, Ute Pass,
Rainbow Pals, Cheyenne canyon and
Pixies Peak will be interviewed later.
The EAGLE is a welcome visitor.
Colorado can produce pretty good
but for corn and melons
give me the Vally of the Nile, and
Sedgwick county in particular.
Wichitaily yours,
j. NJ. Pollock.
Maniton Springs. Colo, July 9, go.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

The great southwest has certainly
been fully recognized on the state
ticket. 1t will probably be a trifle
quiet hereafter on the eastern pocket
office holding dlstrict.-TOpeka Jour-
nal.
The great southwest, after long and
patient waiting and persistent en-
deavor has gotten tue recognition that
is simply its due. The recognition is
no less compliment 10 the personal
worth of the successful candidates.
OF course the southwest is gratiiied
and conten.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13
They arrest and imprison people in
Cloud county who are able yet refuse
to pay their poll tax.

Among the bills vetoed by the Pres
ident was one granting pension TO
jackson Steward, of companies e and
Z, Sixth Kansas. The bill was vetoed
because the claimants application is
still pending in the Pension Bureau.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

Frank NJ. Hill, superintendent of
the Wichita & Western, was in town
yesterday. Mr.. Hill is one of the
most gentlemanly superintendent in
the west and when his line is extended
to this point. which will be in very
short time, he will manage one of the
leading lines. 1t will no longer be an
unimportant branch.-Saratoga Sun.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

Muskrats undermined dam st
Southingtou, Conn, and if gave way,
letting all the water out of the pond.
About 1000 damage was done, but
the whole town has since been living on
fish, which were scooped up by the
wagon-load from the BOTTOM of the
pond.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

The dead body of woman was
found in the Arkansas near Arkansas
City. yesterday. Coroner Wells was
summoned to hold an inquest. and
went down Immediately. We learned
no particulars.-Winticld Visitor,
llth inst.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

Wheat being ,hreshed in this coun-
ty is reported TO average from so TO 40
bushels per acre, the latter yield being
very frequent. Ii is said TO be well
filed and of good weight.-Wilson
County Citizen.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

Qgecn Nictoria's personal estate is
estimated at $50 DOC, 900 and her lands
and estates are worth fully Sl5,ooo,0oO
mOre.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13
1888

Willie W Richey, only son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Richey, died Saturday euening at
the age of II months, and was buried Sum
day.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-07-13

A. D. Stryker has managed to secure bail
but in the absence OF the sheriff, the deputy
won't release him on bail
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
The Cost of Wheat Production.
MILLING World

The phenomenally low prices for
wheat which have prevailed during
the past year have derected attention
to the details of the cost of producing
that grain and in various states of the
wheat section the statistical experts
are making calculations to settle the
question whether the prevailing prices
the cHlture of wheat can De peoftably
continued. Ona of the most interest
ing reports yet published on this point
has been made by the Michigan Secre-
tary of State concerning the cost Of
producing and marketing the wheat,
oats and corn crops of 1885 In that
state. OF the reports received 10S rep
resent accounts actuallp kept, 396 are
estimates and 276 are partly estimates
and partly from accounts. The total
area OF improved land represented is
"a, 1877 acres, of which Is, 2s6 we're ia
wheat, S, 966 in oats and Z, 1853 in corn.
The state is divided into two districts
IN one instance representing the
Southern four tiers of counties, aud
other counties north of this division.
The items OF cost em brace blowing,
fitting the land for seeding, fertilizers
and manure, seed, drilling, harvest
ing, stacking, threshing, marketing,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
Carlo.
st. Nicholas.

How well we remember Carroll He
was dear old dog, and belonged to
Mr.. Rhodes, the constable of cur
town.
Carlo always made point of at
tending all the fires in town. He
could mount ladder like a fireman,
and well do [ recollect the last of his
adventures.
It was toward evening on holiday,
and few people were in the place, as
most of the citizens were absent on a
popular excursion.
remember feeling sadly disappoint-
ed at having to miss the excursion
myself. At about five o'clock the
bells IN the churches began to ring
very loud and fast; and Carlo, who
had been lazily sleeping and watching
the place, started up, and with two or
three expressive growls that summon
ed his master, ran with all speed for
the fire.
The dog was very busy and intelli-
gent all the time, dragging down the
stairs, with great speed and care,
things Of every description.
As the last house was burning, the
cry of child was heard in the upper
story.
Of course il was out of the question
for any one 10 go up and expect to
come back; but Carlo seemed to take
in the situation at a glance. Know
ing in his dog mind that the first
stories were already Ia a blaze, he
leaped up the ladder and jumped Ia
through the window. The fire and
smoke soon drove him back. but his
master, who appeared at that moment,
shouted TO him 10 60 in, and the peo-
pie cheered.
Whether he understood or not, he
again entered the window, and when
all hope of his return had been given
up, a loud shout announced his az
rival. He was terribly burned, and
fell before he reached the ground
still holding with wonderful frmness
little babe.
The child did not prove to be great
ly burned, but poor Carlos injuries
were fatal. The brave dog received
every care, but he died the next day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
STATE NEWS.

Their is some question as to wheth-
er or not the state board of supervi-
sion will accept the brick brought
from Minnesota for the state school
st Sparta.
The Waushara county village of
COlonia wants a ply stefan. Here is
an opportunity for ore of the 151 stu
dents who recently graduated from
Rush medical college.
In order to catch up with orders the
Berlin machine works are being run
evenings.
One of the Lake Monona ice boats
at Madison is said to run mile min
ute with good quartering wind.
The State University Glee Club is
contemplating a weeks trip through
the northern part of the state in few
weeks. Eau Claire and other cities
will be visited.
Otto Roberg an Eau Claire druggist
is the possessor of Danish silver
coin which is 224 yrars old. He val
ues the coin at $50.
The Chippewa club organized at
Eau Claire already numbers 20 char
ter members. The carpet for one of
the clerks rooms will cost $3.50.
A reunion of the Fourteenth Wis
consln Volunteer infantry is to take
place in Fond du Lac June Is, 16, and
II. Lieut.. Henry w. Durand, of that
city, Willis S. Russell, of Oakfeld,
and j: D. Coon, of Fond du Lac,
form the committee on the arrang.
meats.
The Reuter- hub and spoke company
OF Rice Lake, Barron county, had
filed articles of Incorporation. Capital
stock $25, 900. The incorporators are
Pete Reuter-, Henry Wilt and John
Gohler, all of Kaukauna.
The Adelphian literary society of
the State University intends to chal-
LANCE the Athena for a joint debate
next year.
John Colligan of Nenan, who has
teams In the lumber camp for Sey-
mour Hollister, above Shawano, lost
two horses recently by distemper.
Representatives of the Chicago, Burl-
ington & Quincy Railway are at Wau-
sau negotiating for the right of way
for the extension of the Green Bay
road to that city. Meanwhile, pre-
liminary survey is being made by the
Wisconsin Centrrl between that city
and Abbottsford and Merrill.
During masquerade ball in Osh-
kosh the paper costume of Bruno Mar
tin ignited in some manner. His wife
extinguished the blaze, but in so doing
her paper suit caught fire, badly burn
ing her face, neck and hands She
would have been fatally burned had
not Aid. Heath wrapped his overcoat
around her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04

The members Of the family at Mount Nor
ven consulted together, before Sydney West
erfield was informed of her brothers diSap-
pearance and of her mothers death.
Speaking first, as master of the house, Her
bert Linley offered his opinion without hest
tation. His impulsive kindness shrank from
the prospect Of reyiying the melancholy rec
objections associated with Sydney's domestic
life. ''Why distress the poor child, Just as
she is beginning to feel happy among us?"
he asked Give me the newspaper; shan't
feel easy till have torn it up.'
His wife drew the newspaper out of his
reach. "Wait little" she said quietly;
''some of us may feel that it is no part of our
duty to conceal the truth"
Mrs. Presty spoke next. To the surprise
of the family council, she agreed with her
Son-in-laW.
Somebody must speak out" the old lady
began, land l mean to set the example. Tell
ing the TRUTH" she declared, turning severe
ly to her daughter sis a more complicated
affair than you seem to think. It's a cues
ton of morality, Of course; but-in family
circles, my dear-itS sometimes question
of convenience as well. Is it convenient to
upset my granddaughter governess just as
she is entering on her new duties? Certainly
not! Good heavens! what does il matter to
my young friend Sydney whether her unnat-
ural mother lives or dies? Herbert, l second
your proposal to tear up the paper with the
greatest pleasure
Herbert, sitting next to Randall laid his
hand affectionately on his brothers shoulder.
'tAre you on our 5ide?' he asked. Randall
hesitated. always the same" said good
hundred Herbert Randall never knows
his own mind"
This was the view generally taken of the
younger brothers character Relatives and
friends never discovered that Randall LinIey
was one of those rare persons who possess
an evenly balanced mind A sensitive man
in temperament the impulses to which he
was subject were held habitually in check by
the sense of justice, which was the predomi-
nant sense in bis moral nature. The result
looking at the surface only, produced an ap-
pearance of indecision, which was false ap-
pearance in the stricteSt sense of the word.
81 feel inclined to agree with you, he said
to Herbert. at does seem hard to recall Miss
Westerfield to the miserable life that she has
led and to do it IN the way of all others
which must try her fortitude most cruelty.
At the same time"
''Oh, don't spoil what you have said by
seeing the other side of the question: cried
his brother. "You have put it admirably;
leave it as it is"
''At the same time" Randall gently per-
sisted, Il have heard no reasons which sat
isfy me that we have a right to keep Miss
Westerield in ignorance Of what has hap
pened."
This serious view of the question in debate
highly diverted Mrs. Presty. 81 do like that
man." she announced, pointing to Randall !;
she always amuses me. Look at him now
He doesn't know which side he is on, him.
SELF
He is on my side," Herbert declared.
mot he!"
Herbert consulted his brother. what do
you say yourself?"
II don't know" Randall answered.
''ThereP' cried Mrs. Presty, what did ]
tell your
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
Men Make A Fair.
Boston Budget.

The gentlemen connected with IL
Congregational church in Woi4r4
wishing to raise few hueosgsou
lars to clear the societ- l-sa,nInr.-----
after due cogitation, and W.T.
sulting their wives, daughter,
sweethearts, decided on the novel ex.
pertinent of getting up a church fair,
to be managed and conducted exclu-
sively by men, even to cooking and
washing Of dishes. On Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of the past
week the fair, managed entirely by
men folks, was witnessed in the church.
Cake, pies, rolls, and meats of various
kinds, with excellent COTE, all prepar-
ed by the men, dispensed without fe-
male aid. Even the inevitable "grab-
bag" was managed, and the usual as
sortment of fancy articles sold by
whiskered attendants. The novelty
of the fair drew crowds of visitors
and scored financial success. The
ladies of Wollaston are, however, un-
dismayed, and talk Of taking revenge
some time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
They Found the Will.
Manchester Times.

In the year 1903 there died at Bath
a lady who had amassed considerable
money. On the inside of her pillow
slip was pinned note which ran
thus:
81 have made will; if you would
be rich find it."
There was something charming in
this idea. The old lady must have
been of humorous turn of mind.
No doubt she often pictured to her
self her young and aged relations.
male and female alike, in pursuit of
this phantom fortune. Carpets would
be ripped up, the contents of cush-
ions and beds scattered about the
floor, the wall paper torn down, the
garden dug up. and, ia fact, every
thing turned tOpsy turvy. The story
goes that the search went on day and
night for week, each party
being anxious, naturally enough, to
find the will, when, just as the search
was about to be given up in disgust,
the document was found tightly sewn
inside the skin of the lady's wig.
Then the family gathered together to
hear it read. It consisted Of one
clause, and that to the effect ''thar the
finder of this will, in consideration of
bis labor and good luck in finding it,
SHALL have the sum of one penny
day for his natural life, the rest of my
property to go to charities named be-
low"
Here the story ends. Nothing is
said about the feelings of the will
seekers, which is Disappointing, for
there is as grand scope here for the
pen Of the novelist as there is for the
brush of the painter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04
The Equine Appetite.
Buffalo Courier

A New York paper speaks Of the
omniveroars appetite Of horses, quot
ing David Bonner SIS saying that
Startle would eat beef sandwich ont
of his groom's hand. Everyone
knows how fond most horses are of
sugar, apples, cake, ETC., and the fact
is mentioned in the article to which
reference has been made that when a
horses digestion fails him he will eat
clay if he can get it, for the a'kai in
the clay corrects the overacidity of
his stomach. As an illustration of
the amount Of food that horse will
consume when in training 1t is men
toned that when Judge Fullerton was
in Mace's hands be got from ten to
twelve quartsssof oats a day and from
four to six quarts of corn meal.
Bnt horses have hardly as wide a
range of taste as dogs. A Buffalo
representative Of the canine race we
have in mind who has nevr been
known to refuse anything that human
beings eat except chow-chow. He
drew the line there, but would devour
with the utmost satisfaction boiled
chestnuts, popcorn. and apples pared
and offered him. OF candy he was
very fond, but his most marked liking
was for griddle cakes with sirup.
The dog authorities say that all these
things are very bad for dogs, especial
ly every thing sweet because it makes
them fat, bnt this animal reduced the
teaching Of the experts to foolishness
by persisteptly remaining very thin,
whatever his diet. The March
Harper's" has an article about dogs
by Hugh Dslzieb. in course OF which
DR.. Billings, the veterinarian, is quot
ed as laying down the rule that dogs
should be fed exclusively On flesh,
WHICH Mr.. Da!ziel very justly describes
as 6 crotchet" He might have used
much harsher language regarding it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-03-04

the echoes of the hills Knocked them, and
laughed, too. Looking into the school-room
one day Mrs. Linley found that the serious
business of teaching was not neglected. The
lessons went on smoothly, without an OBJ
staele in the way. Kitty was incapable of
disappointing her friend and playfellow, who
made learning easy with a smile and a kiss.
The balance Of authority was regulated to
perfection in the lives Of these two simple
creatures. In the school-room the governess
taught the child. Out of the school-room the
child taught the governess. Division of labor
was principle in perfect working order at
Mount Morven-and nobody suspected It'll
But as the weeks followed each other, one
more remarkable circumstance presented it.
self, which ever person in the household was
equally quick to observe. The sad Sydney
Westerfeld, whom they all pitied, had now
become the pretty Sydney Westertield whom
they all admired. 1t was not merely o
change-it was a transformation. Kitty stole
the handglass from her mothers room, and
insisted that her goVerness should take it and
look at herself. Papa says you're as plump
as partridge, and mamma says you're as
fresh as rose, and Uncle Randall ways his
head and tells them he saw it from the first.
heard it all when they thought was play
ing with my doll-and I want to know, YOU
best of nice girls what you think of your
own self?'
81 think, my dear, it's time we went on
~,-i+h LESSONS -
"Wait little, sgd; have something else
to say"
"What is it?'
tits about papa. He goes out walking
with us-doesn't he?"
"Yes."
"He didn't go out walking with me-be-
fore you came here. I've been thinking
about it; and I'm sure papa likes you. What
are you looking in the drawer for%'
''For your lesson-books, DEAR"
sYes-but haven't quite done yet. Papa
talks good deal to you, and you don't talk
much to papa. Don't you like him?"
ooh, Kittyp'
''Then you do like him?'
''How can help liking him? I owe all
my happiness to your papa
'Do you like him better than mamma?''
81 should be very ungrateful if liked any
body better than your mamma"
Kitty considered little and shook her
head. 81 don't understand that" she de-
clared, roundly. "What do you mean?''
Sydney cleaned the pupils slate and set
the pupils sum, and said nothing Kitty
placed suspicious construction of her own
on her governess' sudden silence.
perhaps you don't like my asking ques-
tions?" she suggested. perhaps you meant
to puzzle me?'
Sydney sighed ana answered 'Im puzzled
myself"