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Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21
ST. JOHN, STAFFORD COUNTY.

To the Editor of the Eagle.
Stafford county is almost in the center of
our great state and directly in the famous
Arkansas valley. 1t was first organized in
1879 and had at that time population OF
less ti,an 300; since then the number OF in
habitants has grown to nearly ten thousand
and is still rapidly increasing. The quail
itv of soil in the county is unequaled by
any in the state, consisting Of deep black
loam resting upon a light colored subsoil,
partly of loan. clay and gravel. The water
supply is also of the very best, perfectly
free from alkali. and is well distributed
over the county: springs are numerous and
the purest water can be obtained in abund
ance at a depth of from 10 to p feet
The city of ST John is the permanent
county seat and located in the geographical
center of the county, and lies IN a
beautiful valley. The town site is an excep-
tionally fine one, and was evidently selected
with an eve to beauty and usefulness, as
the location consists of broad plateau OF
sufficient elevation to permit of excellent
drainage and also delightful view of the
surrounding country. At no distant day
this will in all probability become the en-
porium for densely settled community,
and it will not be drawing too much upon
the Imagination to picture here beautiful
and prosperous city with from fifteen to
twenty thousand people within the next
ten wears. There is now a good demand
for business and residence property, and
this is the golden opportunity for investors
who are looking for good Kansas property,
to visit this thriving young city, II they de-
sire real estate that must increase IN value
/ a. a very rapid rate. Those who contem-
plate coming to ST John viii find a class
of citizens who are energetic and alive to
every measure or interest tha, will tend
towards the upbuilding Of their
splendid town The population OF the
citv last March was over 500, since then 1t
has almost doubled and can safely now be
estimated at /. 800 More than 100 build
ings have also been erected this season and
before the close of the year the number
will be greatly increased. Eight new brick
and stone buildings are in process Of con
struction. besides a number of handsome
residences. There are other important i'm
provements under consideration which
must also add to the appearance and pros
perity of the city.
! RAILROADS.
i The city of ST. John is especially favored
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21

Wilber, VIM. Dixon, Land & Reynold, j
C. McElroy, Wheeler & Lewis.
Attorneys W Rose, Knott & Spur
geon, Weeks & Wampler, c. II. Higgins
F. NJ Morgan, J. F. Spickard; E. B. Mar
W. NJ Reynolds.
Book and news dealers-T. G. Lane
Davis & Fisher
Tonsorial artists-John \. Thomas, ia
Gulliford.
Miscellaneous-Ira Smith, boots ant
shoes: J. W. Lawry, harness and saddlery
Waltermein & Schultz, merchant tallors
Smith Bros, furniture.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21
= GRAIN RATES.

The Kansas railway commissioners have
rendered decision fixing grain rates on the
Santa Fe and Union Pacific from points
in Kansas to Kansas City. Wheat and
corn are the articles named and a table COW
ering all points has been issued. We don't
imagine that the rate will help as heavy a
market and closely competitive point as
Wichita. but the following are the rates for
the Wichita and Southwestern, the distance
and rate N each hundred pounds of grain
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21

1t may be that we are more than ordln-
arily obtusc but the Winfield COurier's list
of Land slides breaks us all up, or, at
least, some initials connected Herewith
have that tendency. About every other
description terminates with the capital let
tiers "A c." The other descriptions have
no initials of any character. A gentleman
handed us "A copy ot.that paper yesterday,
and asked us for an Interpretation. We hope
the Courier will enlighten this section.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21

Is the Wichita EAGLES brag press out of
whack again? Better send it back, and
have it melted over-Kansas Chief,
On reading the above we pulled out our
watch and counted the clicks of the 'brag
press" which was then printing and folding
just thirty four weekly EAGLES per min
ute. Until we can hear of a press in the
state excelling that performance we guess
the melting process will be deferred.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21

The verdict of the jury which tried the
eight anarchist leaders in Chicago, rendered
YESTERDAY. was as had been looked for, but
was no less gratifying because expected
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
STATE TICKET.

STATE TICKET.
For Associate Justice
Franklin county.
Atchison county.
For Lieutenant Governor
ottawa county.
For Secretary of State
sedgwick county
JAMES w. HAMILTON,
Summer county
f0' A'''''' TIMOTHY MCCARTHY,
Pawnee county
For Attorney General
S. B. BRADFORD.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. H. LAWHEAD,
Bourbon county
FOR CONGRESSMEN.
'0 HON. E. N. MORRILL,,
Allen county.
N D'''' HON B. W. PERKINS,
Neosha county.
-' VA -'' HON THOMAS RYAN.
Shawnee county.
Fifth District
HON A S. WILSON,
Washington county.
HON. E. J. TURNER,
Sheridan county.
Seventh District
HON s. II. PETERS,
JUDICIAL-ISth DISTRICT.
For Judge
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21

Valley Celtrr township (w 8. Of river)...... 2
Eagle township. .........-... ..-....-... = =
The primaries to elect said delegates Will
be held on Thursday, September 2nd, 1856, at
the usual voting places In the country the
polls will be opened from O'Clock to o'clock
.. M, and i'm the city from 2 o'clock until
6:30 p. IN. L. b. JEwETT, Chairman.
NJ S. ROCHELLE Secretary
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-21
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CAPITAL = HILL = ADDITION,


the city For prices ana
in city, and don't forget we can
fine bargains
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
Death of HoratiO Seymour.

Hon. Horatio Seymour, democratic
candidate for the presidency in 1868,
died at 10 O'Clock last Friday night at
the residence of his sister, Mrs. Roscoe
Conkling, Utica, n. Y. aged seventy
five years. HOratio Seymour was born
at Pompey, Onondaga county, n. Y. y,
May 81, 1910. Having been educated
in local academies, and at military
school in Connecticut, he read law and
was admitted 10 practice in 1882. En-
tering ,olitics, he was elected as dem
Ocratic member of the State Assembly.
and was chosen Speaker. He was elect
ed Governor Of New York in 1852, and
In 1862 again TO that position. In
1868 he was selected by the democracy
as their candidate for the presidency,
and, Notwithstanding he had prean.
nounced his determination not TO accept
the nomination, yielded to the urgency
of his friends. Gen. Francis P. Blair
appeared with him on the ticket as can
didate for the vice-presidency. After
his defeat, Mr.. Seymour retired to his
estate, and only returned to active life
in order to promote important local OBJ
jects and enterprises. As friend of
the people, and foe to corporate greed,
Ex-Governor Seymour has long possess
ed the love and confidence of the whole
country, and his death will excite gen.
eral regret.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
Singular Discovery of n Will.

The will Of the late David Baylor, Il
well-known citizen of Augusta county,
Va, was admitted to probate at Staun-
ton Saturday. BY it Mr.. Baylor leaves
$4,000 to the Union Theological Semi
nary, Presbyterian school, near Farm
vile, Va. OF the balance of the estate.
which is large one, two-thirds goes to
David Baylor Cook and his brother,
VIM. Cook, and the other third to his
nephew, MIR. Preston Baylor, of the
Staunton bar. The discovery of the
will was under singular circumstances.
Mrs. Cook was reared by Mr.. David
Baylor, and he promised to give her an
old-fashioned clock Of his. He also said
he would do something for her two
sons. Upon his death no will could be
found, and at sale of his property Mrs.
Cook bought for $50 the old hall clock
which had been promised her. In at
tempting to fix loose screw she dis
covered an envelope sealed with wax
and marked David Baylor's WILL"
When this paper was opened it proved
to be his will in his own handwriting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
A Bold Surgical Operation

The New York Commercial Advertiser
gives the following account of bold
surgical operation recently performed
in that city: "John James, colored
man. 81 years old, was stabbed in the
abdomen by a. negro named Thomas.
He was taken to st. Vincent's Hospital.
The physician, DR.. Kelly, found that
the knife had penetrated the intestine
and opened gap in it three inches
long. The intestines could not be
united with sutures. The only chance
of life was to perform the operation of
resection. The patient was put nnder
the influence Of an anasthetic, W lille a
steady stream of mercury was directed
upon The wound. The ileum was drawn
from the body. After making the cut
the bowels were united so rs to make a
perfect fit, aud then stitched. Iodoform
was sprinkled on the wound and heavy
antiseptic dressing wrapped around the
abdomen. In three weeks the patient
returned to his work cured man."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
For Young People.

The oldest and every way the best
young peoples paper in the country Is
the YoUTH's COMPANION, of Boston-a
weekly paper, pablishedin quarto form.
and finely illustrated. 1t grows fresher
as its years increase, and has been IA
miliar to us for generation.
1t has perpetuated itself and swelled
Its subscription list to Boo, 1000 by the
generosity of its publishers and the a.
bility with which 1t has been conducted.
We know pair of bright eyes that snap
every week ut the sight of it. Phe pub
fishers will send you sample copies, or
will send you the paper every week to
January, 1887, II you send the subscrip-
ton price, $l.75, now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
An unfortunate Elopement.

A gentleman from Roanoke city, Ro-
anoke county, Va. gives the particulars
of contemplated romantic elopement,
but very discreditable to the male party
who figured in the escapade. 1t seems
that Miss Stella Snyder, beautiful
young daughter of Mr.. Duncan c. Sny-
der, of Roanoke city, who has been a
student at the Wesleyan Female Insti-
tute in Stauuton, was the lady in the
affair. She had been receiving the at
tentions of young Mr.. Hartman, of
Stanton. Expecting opposition from
the parental head of the prospective
bride, Hartman proposed an elopement,
but explained to the young lady that he
was in an dmpecunious condition, and
confessed That he did not have the means
to pay the expenses necessary for Il ro-
mantle elopement. Miss Stella did not
hesitate to advance the needed funds,
and young Hartman left Stanton on
Friday, requesting the young lady to
follow on Saturday, and register at the
Grcenbrier White Sulphur Springs hotel.
There she would await instructions
from him. This she did, and remained
at the White Sulphur several days, but
heard not word from the young man
she had consented to marry. Finally,
her patience having been exhausted, she
telegrapheJ to the uncle of Harman in
Staunton. asking the whereabouts Of
the young man who had induced her 10
take the misguided step. She received
n reply that Hartman was in Winchester,
KY, and by the next train Miss Snyder
FASTENED to Kentucky. TO her utter
dismay she learned, upon reaching
Kentucky, that Only the day previous
young Hartman had been united in mar
riage with young lady named Rankin.
He and his newly-f found bride left on
the same day of the marriage for the
home of the latter in another and dis
tant part Of the State of Kentucky
Baltim0redn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

glect or the debasement of silver, that
she does not produce, she is able. as
well as all the other producers of gold,
to work her gold mines with less cost of
labor, while the contraction OF the cur
rency lasts, and, therefore, obtain n
profit in two ways: First, by working
her mines with less cost on the product,
and second, by being able with her gold
to purchase the deprecated silver bull
lion at less than its intrinsic value.
TT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester.
Mich, writes; My wife has been al
most helpless for five years, 40 helpless
that she could not turn over in bed
alone. She used TWO Bottles of Electric
Bitters, and is so much improved, that
she is able now 10 do her own work. /"
Electric Ritters will do all that is claim.
ed for them, Hundreds of testimonials
attest their great curative powers. Only
fifty cents bottle at j. G. Gibson's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

Two soldiers who we're conspicuous
In the war have recently died-General
Hunter and General Hancock. Hunter
died three weeks ago; the grave closed
over him, and an oblivion of obloquy
has forever blo.ted him out from the
things that were. The lines Of his mill
tary movements was marked by pillage
and plumber; by destruction and desc
lation. He fed witt precipitancy from
the armed enemy, and retaliated with
cruel cowardice upon the aged, the in
firm, and the unprotected. If there Is
anything in the laws of heredity his
lineal ancestors were Goths and VAN
dals. He was a mildew, canker, an
excrescehce upon humanity; and he
has gone down
To the vile earth from whence he sprung,
Unwept. unhonored, and unsung.
Four days ago Hancock died, and a
nation is In tears. Every where, through
out the ample breadth of the Republic,
there is an all pervading and deep
seated sentiment of sorrow and rever-
entail grief. His name and fame and
memory are esteemed and respected and
honored to the remotest ends of that
common country which proudly claims
him as it's typical soldier and citizen.
In the annals of history, and in the
Pantheon of Fame, he will occupya
niche beside r. E. Lee and Stonewsll
jackson, and the favored few of that
august and noble type.
Look at him and look at Hunter!
Look upon this picture and upon that.
--LyncA6rg HTgniaa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
PEACE,
TRANQUILITY.
HAPPINESS.
And at least moderate competence, come
To those who follow the teaching, u The
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT

Ana NJ least II nOuerhte competence, come
To those who follow the teaching, u the
AMERICAN AGRICCLTCRIsT.
This world-renowned periodical. In addllloa
To Its other great features, has nov en-.
ployed the leading American writers 10 10.
scribe the rural lives Of our American presi.
dents, nearly nil Of whom were reared o.
farms, or retired 70 them from active liis
Donald q. Mitchell ok Marvei.) X. H. s,Ot.
dard. James Parton, Julian Hawthorne, d.
Lyman Abbott. and Others equally emlnenl
are now preparing these supplementalHi.
tortcnl Papers. They are to be accompaniei
with Engravings, l2xls inches In size, ere.
cuted at large expense by our frst artists u.
Illustrating the Rural Homes and Surround.
ings OF our Farmer Presidents, comprisnst
Magnificent Portfolio collection for every
house, rich and poor alike. These Special
Papers and Special Engraving, will be o. sb
sorbing interest To all Interested In county
life, and likewise constitute an .mportaBtAe.
QUESTION To the historical knowledge OF he
country.
H. IL. Stoddard writes: 81 am sure they vii
be popular In n literary sense, aud equally
sure they will be Of great value % the boy. q
this country. who have right 10 look iof.
ward 10 becoming our future rulen. "-Donah
q. Mitchell: ~ write about Washington
farming, In respect Of which | have some
copies of unpublished letters. Lyman Ab-
bott: 1T Is an admirable design, showing
the close connection OF our Farmer Pref.
dents with the soil."-Julian Hawthorps;
"An attractive scheme. shall be glad y
have hand In it.'-James Parton. "Oae q
my articles will be ready In three week."
Every subscriber TO the AMERICAN 40.
RlCULTURIST for 1885 IL entitled 10 tho
descriptions and Engraving OF the hura
Lives of our Presidents, forwarded withoui
additional cost with the number Of The
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finished paper. and forwarded with che a.
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Single subscription, tl1. Ten spbsenp-
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Descriptions Of EDgrayings, Special Terms
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

THERE is great demand throughout
the country for relics of John Brown,
and to meet this demand thereis talk OF
starting a mandatory here to furnish
unlimited quantities OF them. We sug-
gest making a speciality Of the pike used
by Brown himself at the Harper's Fer
~ raid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
AUCTIONEER.

rINHE undersigned respectfully announces
| TO the public That he has taken out license
as an AUCTIONEER in jefferson county, and
offers his services as sale crier. Persons
needing his services will please apply TO him
at his residence in Shepherdstown.
JAMES w. KERNEG.
Ian % lSSR-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
CORPORATION ELECTION NOTICE.

n election for Mayor, Recorder and five
n Councilmen for the ensuing year Will be
held in the Council Room on the Sth day OF
March next, being the second Monday.
BY order OF the Council.
J. II. little, Mayor.
j. +. BARNHART, Recorder.
Feb. 10. lSS6-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

In Washington some enterprising
capitalists are putting up building
and preparing cyclorama descriptive
of the battle of Bull Run, after the man
ner of the Siege of Paris and the Battle
of Gettysburg. Asa matter OF course
the exhibition shows Confederate VIC
tory. This has greatly incensed the
members of the Grand Army Of the Re
public, and they have determinel 10
boycott it and try to make it failure.
What the Grand Army wants is a pic
ture of Bull Run that will show terrified
confederates i'm full retreat with feroci-
GUS Yankees ruthlessly pursuing and
Staying them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

SOME of the Episcopalian churches
are getting up to the very highest notch.
In Chicago, few days ago, at the Epis-
copal Church Of the Ascension, SOL
emn requiem mass was celebrated, with
all of the attendant ceremonies in fhe
most approved style. Both Bishop Vail,
Of Kansas, and Bishop Potter, of New
York, protested against this mass. hold
ing that there was no such service as a
..requiem mass" prepared in the Book
of Prayer or suggested by any rubric,
or IN any way left to the discretionary
use Of the clergy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

SAX0NY YARN, White, Black and Red
y Wooden Mitts, Hoods and Felt skirts:
Towels from cents up and Wash Rags. with
still few more Splashers and stamp ped Tides
" Mss EILEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

The sentiment of Congress seems to
be i'm favor of building up Navy. But
by the time $75, OOO. 900 is paid out for
pensions, $4,000, 900 for public build
ings, 81, 600, 900 for rivers and harbors,
500, 1000, 900 for digging canals, and
such other incidentals accordingly,
there will not be enough money left for
Navy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

SIR CHARLES dixie, an English pol
itician and prominent public man, has
Just emerged from 4 scandal case ac-
Quilted but disgraced. In the same
court which found the woman in the
case guilty, this titled libertine has been
given verdict Of acqnittal, but the YER
diet of public opinion disgraces him for
ever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
J. s. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take Acknowledgements OF Deeds,
w Power OF Attorney, Affidavits, DEPOSIT
tons, and attend to all business connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

Mr.. MORRISON introduced his Tariff
bill into the House Monday afternoon.
He says it will effect q reduction OF
about $40 900 900 in the revenues from
thee ustoms, based on the revenues OF
last year. The greatest reduction on
any one article is in the case Of sugar,
where the new duty will result in de-
crease of 100000 in the receipts.
The additions to the free list will involve
a loss of 81, 500, 900, and the reductions
made by the bill on other articles about
5000, 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

The trusted employee who drinks
little and plays cards little is general
ly the fellow who makes way with his
employees cash, so the merchants OF
Chicago have formed a protective detec-
tive association, and will engage spot
tiers" to investigate the habits of their
employees after business hours. This
is probably a good plan il it will work,
but the next thing will be to have some
one to spot the spoilers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

III all the lands which have been for
feited by railroads are restored to the
Government there will be enough of II
10 make about dozen States "a big a.
West Virginia. We fail To see. howev-
er, why an act of Con gress should be
necessary TO declare these lands forfeit
ed. Why should not the proper officers
OF the Government quietly occupy them
when the railroad companies fail to
come up to their bargains?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
The Senate has confirmed the APP
pointment of Columbus Sehon as United
States Marshal for West Virginia.

1T is said that there are twenty-eight
candidates for Congress in the fourth
Congressional district, and several
counties are yet to be heard from.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
W-L-JONEIS-
THE JEWELER.

PEOPLES BANK BUILDING, MARrIXsBURG WEST VIRGINIA
Has just enlarged and improved his store, and
having gotten in his new goods, he is now
prepared to show magnificent line of jew
elry of every description, SiIverware, Plated
Ware, fine Watches, Clocks. &C., &c. A par
ticularly handsome line of goods suitable for
the Holiday season is shown. Prices are very
low this year. Cali and see the new goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

II HITTING Needles. Cheniei and Tapestry
IA Needles, Crochet, steel and bone, OF diff
ierent sizes; Gilt and Pinsh Ornaments for
fancy work, at MISS ELIEN'S,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
AUCTIONEER.

7 TAKE this method OF informing the peo-
pie of Jefferson and Berkeley counties that
am still on the track as Auctioneer. Those
wishing my services will please give me
call II do not give satisfaction | do not
charge anything. My postofiice is Lretown,
w Va Respectfully,
JAS. w. CHAPMAN.
Feb l2 lSS6-2m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19

SPRING freshets are beginning to get
their work in already. 1t is at this sea-
son that many persons wish the rivers
had not been laid out so close to the
towns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-19
FOR SALE.

A FINE BUILDING LOT on Washington
N street, in Shepherdstown. A nice loca-
ton. The opportunity to purchase this lot is
confined to thirty days. For terms, &c, ap-
ply to FLEMING & SNYDER.
BARGAIN, SEIZE IT. DESTROYS OF re-
n ducing our stock, we offer for limited
time Pencil and Pen Tablets, according 10
size and quality: 2 for &C. 2 for SC, 2 for l5c,
2 for 25c 9 for 40c, for soc; Note Papers at 5,
g. s., 10, Is cents a quire; Envelopes at D. 8,
10, Is cents a package OF twenty-five. Pens,
Holders, Lead Pencils, Erasers, Enameled b.
b. Crayons and Colored Crayons, will be sold
very cheap. We mean what we say. Come
quickly! BAKER & MCMURRAN.